Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-35775904-20190222213128/@comment-35828480-20190322005037

Vix-Edgar

When I had a bit of conscience, I was kneeling beside a bed, in a very uncomfortable position. I was holding Rita’s icy cold hand. Then I heard footsteps behind me and Aud nudged me. I was somewhat startled and opened my eyes, standing up. I stretched.

“You should go get some rest. You need a break.” She said.

I filled her in on Rita’s condition. There was no improvement. She nodded, thinking and patted me on the back. Then she led me to the door and I stepped out. Aud closed the door behind her. I quickly peered into the window one last time. Rita will be ok. I took deep breaths and walked down the hallways to the exit of the hospital. Tumble was there waiting for me. I walked over to her, and scratched underneath her chin.

“G-good girl,” I said trying my best not to cry. But my lip was quivering.

I mounted her and flew back to camp. I was so tired I almost fell off Tumble a few times. I would catch myself, and then pinch my arm to try to keep awake. When I landed at camp, mostly everyone was out and about doing whatever they were doing. Kat seemed pretty disturbed. Aidan and Kate were acting very odd and Isla was… nowhere to be found. We are an odd bunch.

When Kat saw me she ran up and looked around behind me excitedly. “Um, where’s Aud?”

“At the hospital,” I said sorta quietly, rubbing my arm awkwardly.

She hung her head and groaned, “Oh c’mon, she just got let out of the hospital.”

“No, no. She’s not in there for herself,” I replied.

Kat’s eyes widened. “What? Who?!”

I breathed in. “Rita.”

“Oh no! What happened to her?” Kat asked, worried.

I shook my head a little bit, looking down. “I-I don’t know really. She passed out suddenly and Aud and I took her to the hospital. The doctor says she should be stable for a bit, but anything could happen. She could get better,” I sighed, “or… it could be fatal.”

Kat’s eyebrows knitted together. “Well, I guess we can hope for the best.”

I nodded and walked back to my cabin. I really, really needed to rest. I took a nap at the hospital, but slouched over isn’t very comfortable. I quickly drank some water and sat down on the coarse mattress. On the bedside table was a small rectangular box. It had a seal on the top, two crossing arrows with a flame on the tips. I reached over and picked it up, the smooth leather running across my fingers. It had leathery strings keeping it closed. I slowly untied them, the nostalgia coming over me. The leather smelled like lemony cookies that my mom would make.

Carefully, slowly I opened the box. Inside were some things from my childhood. There was a small rune the size of a domino, a miniature bear, a string, and a cloth. I pulled out the little bear. It was torn in many places, and had tangly fur. I remember this.

Flashback (10 years ago)

''I waddled into the living room, looking behind me. Another nightmare. I hate when this happens. Clutching my blanket close, I looked around the corner.''

“Oh Vixy what are you doing down here so late?” I heard my mom’s soft voice.

“I-I had anudder nightmawe,” I said walking up to her sniffling.

''Mom opened her arms lovingly, and I walked towards her and wrapped my arms around her. I wiped back my tears, and Mom put her hands through my hair. She shushed me; reassuring me I’ll be ok. I backed away, and sat down on the couch. I pulled my blanket under my chin. Mom went into the kitchen and got some milk and cookies. She brought them back and handed me a plate of three cookies and a glass of milk.''

''I dipped one of the cookies in the milk and ate it. Then I ate and drank the rest with my blanket underneath my chin. I got up and put the cup in the sink and the plate on the counter, and then I walked back and sat on the couch.''

“Okay Vix, time to go back to bed,” Mom said, getting up.

''“B-but mommy, what if I h-have anudder nightmawe?” I asked, my lip quivering. ''

''Mom knitted her eyebrows together sympathetically. “Here, let me give you something.”''

''That sparked my interest and I followed her to a closet. She opened the closet door and pulled out a box coated in velvet fabric. She turned around, and kneeled to hand it to me. I stared at it. What could it be? “I was going to wait till your 7th birthday, but, I think you need it now,” Mom said. She nudged me, “go on, and open it.”''

''I took a breath as I opened it, and inside was a fluffy plush bear. Its fur was shortish, and made from cut strings. ''

''“Thank you mommy!” I said hugging her, and then I went back to bed. ''

Flashback Ends

I flipped the bear around in my hands. Then I put it back and grabbed the string. It was black and red with plastic on each end. I guessed it was a shoelace. It was dirty and ruined, with loose string everywhere. Ohh yes, I remember this. Not so long ago. My 12th birthday.

Flashback (4 years ago)

“I’ll race ya!” Said Kai, running ahead of me.

''“No fair!” I called trying to catch up. ''

''Kai grinned his fantastic grin of pearly whites, speeding up. I ran forward and tackled him to the ground. I laughed and spit the grass out of my mouth. I looked over at Kai who was doubled over, laughing. His thick red hair had a few blades of grass in it. I walked over and held out my hand to help him up. He got up and dusted off his pants. Then we started walking to the park where I was going to spend my birthday. ''

“So, you have any idea what you’re going to get?” Kai asked.

“Nope.” I replied, “But I really want the Raider XX-15 jet figure from Kenity Yung !”(Lol idk wut it is it’s a show now deal with it) 

''“No way man, me too!” Kai exclaimed, “They are SO expensive though. I don’t think you’d get one.”''

''“Stop being so ‘the glass is half empty’. Be happy! You get to spend the day with me!” I encouraged.''

''Kai shook his head, and then chuckled, “the glass isn’t half empty. The glass IS empty.”''

''I giggled. And then I kicked his ankle, and we did that the whole way to the park. There were balloons and cake on a table and kids played on the equipment. We sat down on a bench. Kai swung his feet and made sound effects of a jet. Then there was this kid. He wore dirty clothes and they were ripped. One of his shoes’ shoelaces was torn up and almost falling out. The other was torn. He looked around as if searching for something.''

“Hey kid you lost?” I called out.

''The kid turned his head to us, startled. I smiled at him. He looked behind him and next to him.''

''“Yeah, I’m talking to you. C’mere!” I called.''

''The kid shyly walked up to us with his arms crossed. He looked pretty skinny and scared. When a bird cawed, he flinched. I looked him up and down strangely. I’ve never seen people like this before. But he was pretty good looking. He had vibrant eyes and silky hair. Kai handed me a sandwich out of nowhere, and I munched on it. ''

“So,” I began with a mouth full of food, “what’s up with the grungy clothes?”

''The kid looked offended. “T-th-this is w-what I wear a-all the time.”''

''“Oh. Sorry.”''

''I looked down at the shoe with a ruined shoelace. What’s up with that?''

“Why’s your shoe broken?” I asked.

“Cause it is,” the kid replied.

''What’s that supposed to mean? I looked down at my shoes. My nana bought them yesterday. The shoelaces were a cool glow-in-the-dark blue. And when you stepped, they lit up. I was proud of them. And then I looked at the other kid. His shoes hardly protected his feet. I’m gonna give him my shoes. He probably needs it more than I do. I reached down and pulled off my shoes, handing them to the kid.''

“Here, take em’” I said, nudging his hands with them.

“Bro what?” Kai blurted.

''“This kid seems to need em’. So he can have em’.” I replied.''

''The kid’s eyes widened. He gingerly reached out and grabbed them, and set them on the ground. He slipped out of his own shoes, and put those on. There, now he looks better.''

''“Bro you need shoes! Your mom will kill you!” Kai exclaimed. ''

''The kid used his foot to slide his shoes to my feet. Good idea. I slipped on his shoes, and got up proudly.''

Flashback Ends

I remember now. I kept the shoelace after I grew out of the shoes. My mother fixed them up for me. At first she was mad at me, and then I explained what happened and she seemed really proud. I put the shoelace back into the box. What I picked up next was a beautiful silky white cloth that was torn. Hmm… what could that be from? What was it…. Oh yeah! Aunty Kaleigh’s wedding. Mother wanted me to look all nice and spiffy.

Flashback (6 years ago)

''We walked down and stores were right next to each other. I was walking next to my mother. We came to a shop made from stone, with a sign that read: ''Dilo’s Dealos! The Best Men’s Clothes in Town ''I sighed heavily, and followed mother inside. The walls were covered in shirts and jeans and hats. I gagged at most of them. On the floor were racks of jackets and overcoats. My mother lead me to a certain rack and started pulling random suit jackets out, and holding them up to me.''

''“Mama,” I grumbled, embarrassed. ''

''“Oh come on Vix Edgar! You must look nice. After all, Aunty Kaleigh is a freak for fashion,” Mother said.''

''“Siblings aren’t that different,” I said under my breath. ''

''Then mother pulled out a sleek white one. She smiled when she saw it, and held it up to me. I sighed and turned my head away. Okay, that one is too fancy.''

“I am NOT wearing that!” I said, pushing it away.

''“Oh, stop fussing!” Mother scolded. ''

''“But I don’t like it!” I complained. ''

''“It looks just like the one your father wore to our wedding,” mother said dreamily. “He looked so handsome in it. You know, you two look alike.”''

“W-we do?” I asked.

''“Why of course! You’ve got the same face shape, and sparkling eyes. That’s what really caught my attention in him. I tell you, one day a woman is going to fall in love with those eyes of yours.”''

''“Ok, okay. Enough swooning. I’ll wear the suit.” I said shushing her up.''

''Mother smiled. ''

Flashback Ends

I remember how my mother embarrassed me so much. But I would love to see her again. Maybe I could visit her sometime. Then I eyed the last thing in the box. It was small and ivory-looking. About the size of a domino. It had a Norse symbol carved into it, with golden dots on the corners. My mother’s healing rune. And before I could help myself, I slipped back into the past.

Flashback (11 years ago)

''Coughing. Painful, loud coughing. That’s what I fell asleep to for nights on end. One night I was scared someone was dying. So I walked into my parents room where I knew was safe. When I opened the door, my mother was sitting on the bed with her arms wrapped tightly around her stomach and she was coughing. Her face was red and her neck muscles were tense. Dad was sitting next to her, with his arm on her shoulders.''

''“Ish mommy ok?” I asked, walking in. ''

''Dad looked up. Mother looked over and her eyebrows knitted together.''

''“Yes, Vixster. She’ll be fine,” Dad reassured me.''

''Mother coughed again, putting her hand in front of her mouth. Then Dad got up. He went over to his dresser, and opened the top drawer. He pulled out something small and white. Then he walked back over and sat next to Mother. He opened her hand and put the thing on her palm.''

''“What’s this?” Mother rasped. That did not sound like her.''

“It’s a healing rune.” Dad explained, “it’s supposed to ward away diseases.”

“In that case,” Mother paused to cough, “I want Vix to have it.”

''Somehow, she got up and clasped my hands. She stared intently into my eyes. She slid the rune into my hand. ''

''“Vix, I am getting older. You are still young and have a life to live. I’d hate to see you die early from a disease. So, I give this rune to you,” she explained softly.''

''I nodded. ''

Flashback Ends

And now I’m going to give it to someone else, Mother. Please forgive me. I closed the box and tied the strings. I slid the rune into my pocket, and mounted Triton. Time for a change. He flew out to the hospital, and I rushed through the front doors. I went through the halls, and to the doorway of Rita’s room. I looked through the window. Aud was sitting on the chair, looking at Rita with concern. I quietly knocked, and Aud saw me.

I opened the door and stepped in. Aud greeted me with a hello and told me about Rita’s condition. Still no improvement…. Rita stirred, and both Aud and I turned our heads. She seemed pretty weak, but she was conscious. She looked at Aud and then me. I walked to the bed, and kneeled down. I pulled the rune out of my pocket. Then I pulled Rita’s hand over, and placed the rune on her palm. She looked confused.

“Wha-?” she began

“Shush,” I said, “save your breath. It’s a healing rune my dad gave my mother when she was sick. She gave it to me, and now I’m going to give it to you. Grima always said it was a superstition, but I still want you to have it.”

Rita smiled a little bit and put the rune underneath her pillow. I stood back up, and surprised myself. Without thinking, I bent over, and kissed Rita on the forehead. When I stepped away, her face was red, and Aud was silently fangirling. I smiled. And then I went back to camp. I have training to do.

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Haha ha ha! I have finally finished! Hope you guys liked it.