Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-35775904-20190222213128/@comment-37150451-20190414115145

Isla

I’m sorry, Michael.

Walking into my hut, slamming the door behind me, I collapsed onto my bed. Glancing out of my stained window, I noticed the training equipment there, untouched. Something obviously was missing there…

Michael. Now that Michael and I made up, we’d be training right there, right now. We’d be tackling each other to the ground. We’d be laughing with each other, smiling at each other, and calling each other cringey nicknames.

We’d be having the time of our lives, just being with each other…

But we weren’t doing that right now.

All because of Havardr.

We were far away from each other. I was in this cosy, colourful bedroom of mine, while Michael was most likely in the dark, terrifying dungeons, getting the most painful torture you can get.

No matter how many times I keep on telling myself (Michael’s strong, he’s brave, he’s smart. He’ll be OK…), I felt like there was nothing we could do. Havardr is growing stronger, more determined, we should expect sacrifices.

I just…I just don’t see a way of us being together again, training and getting the good old times back…

''But I won’t just give up. I got to try. I have to try. We are Guardians. Havardr and his men hasn’t completely destroyed us. He is scared, and so he should be. Because we’ll come, and get Michael back.''

I sat up, unclipped my diamond charm from my necklace, held it in front of me and sighed, thinking of my times with Michael.

"Get lost, Garmal!” I yelled at a chubby kid and his gang. Garmal and his friends just laughed.

"And what are you going to do? Get mummy and daddy?” he smirked, crossing his arms. He touched his chin thoughtfully. “Oh, that’s right! You don’t have a mummy and daddy!”

"Shut it, you piece of crap!” I yelled angrily at him. I was just walking to the Fire Department to get Michael to do a bit of training. I continued walking to the Department. However, Garmal and his gang followed.

"She’s scaaaared!” laughed Jack, who was patting Garmal’s shoulders and pointing at me. “She’s going to go to her parents graves for help, Big G!” Everyone laughed except me.

''I stopped walking and whipped around to face them. “If you don’t shut up right now, I will kill you, I swear to Thor!” Garmal and his friends just laughed.''

"And she is a friend of Aidan’s!” Barny smirked. “For once in my life, I feel sorry for him—”

"Have we got a problem here?”

''Michael exited the Department we had just arrived at, calmly. Garmal burst out laughing. “Will you look at this!” he exclaimed. “We got Haddock boy! Long time no see!”''

''Michael stopped by my side and smiled. “Yes, long time no see. I now know why I haven’t been noticing you lately, it’s because you’ve been getting fatter each day. Sort of hard to notice you sometimes. Aren’t you on a diet? I mean, you gotta be.”''

''Garmal and his friends stopped laughing. “Watch your mouth, you skinny boy!”''

''Michael simply shrugged. “Eh. At least wherever I go, I have more space.”''

''Garmal roared in fury and charged at Michael. While he was running, Michael checked his watch and yawned. When Garmal reached Michael, without looking, Michael sidestepped him. “Wow,” Michael said. “And I thought I was slow.”''

''Garmal whipped his face around and charged at Michael again. Michael ducked and tackled Garmal to the ground. Jack came forward, but Garmal shouted out, “No! I don’t need help defeating a stick!”''

''I went forward too, until Michael put his hand up to stop me. “No, no,” he smiled. “I don’t need help defeating a pillow.”''

''Garmal got back up and threw another punch at Michael, who simply caught Garmal’s hand before it hit him. Michael punched Garmal in the stomach and pushed him. He whispered in his ear, “I’ve been growing stronger, ‘Big G’. I can be a Chief, and I’m not what you think.” He looked up at me. “All because of Isla, the most amazing girl in the world, who I can’t imagine a world without her in it.”''

''I smiled and let out a quiet laugh. “I can’t imagine a world without you in it too…”''

''One of Garmal’s friends looked away, coughing. “Would it be offensive if I barfed everywhere?” he muttered. ''

 ​​​​​​Present time, I silently laughed while look out of the window, thinking about the good old times.

Don’t worry, Michael, I thought determinedly. We’re going to get you back, no matter what.

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“I don’t need anyone to calm me down!” I protested, after hearing that I will need to be calmed down.

“You do,” Aud said cheerfully, gently punching my shoulder. I rolled my eyes. True, I’m heartbroken and all that, which means I’d want to get Havardr ''real bad. ''

“Fine!” I admitted. “But as long as you guys let me have a go at him…”

“That would be…pleasant to watch…” Katina laughed nervously.

“Come on, let’s go!” Aidan said to all of us. Jeremy raised his eyebrows.

“What, now?” he asked.

“Over here, we get things done quick, so yes, now,” Aidan replied. Everyone hopped onto their dragons, Jeremy riding with me, since he will be getting Michael with me too.

Near Mushroom Forest, I spotted Havardr. I growled, ready to jump off Inferno and beat the crap out of him. “Oh that son of a half troll—!”

“Isla!” Aud warned me. “Stealth! Remember!? Stealth!”

I reluctantly sat back down, crossing my arms angrily, although Aud is right…

After waiting for Katina and Vix to take out a few guards, it was time. We fired at the guards and landed, attacking them. Jeremy, who was next to me, said, “These are a lot of guards…”

I smirked. “Welcome to our life,” I said, before knocking a guard out. But I knew Jeremy was right, there were a lot of guards. More than normal…

And it wasn’t much help for Shade, there were so many guards that Shade’s plasma blast was nothing for the bad dudes.

So then, before we all knew it, Aidan was shouting, “Guys! We need to stop them from shooting down the Night Fury! Let’s goooo!”  Everyone else mounted back on their dragons, and left. I knocked out another guard in anger, and Jeremy pushed a guard to the ground in anger too. Our chance gone, I thought sadly. Jeremy and I hopped on Inferno and we followed the others, with Shade behind us.

It hurt leaving, knowing that Michael could be there with a 1% chance I can still save him. No, no, don’t get me wrong. Aidan was right and we had to leave,  but it still hurt. When the view of Mushroom Forest left my sight, I sighed and continued flying in silence.

“May I have this dance, m’lady?”

Michael held out his arm''. I just looked at him in shock, and had no idea what to say. I finally had the courage to say my answer afterwards.''

''“Yes, you may,” I smiled. I held his arm with my arm, and we walked to the middle of the dance floor. Valen just glared at us.''

“I’ll swim and sail on savage seas…”

''Michael and I started dancing, calmly and slowly. It was peaceful, but I had no idea what to do and how to dance. I accidentally stepped on his toe several times.''

“With ne’er a fear of drowning…”

''“Michael,” I whispered. “I…I don’t know how to dance.”''

''“Same,” Michael reassured me. “But don’t worry. Just move to the beat.”''

“And gladly ride the waves of life…”

''“B-but,” I stammered. “I just…can’t do it…”''

''“Now, now,” Michael said. “Where is that confident, brave, sarcastic teenager who pushed me to the ground when we first met?” he joked. “It takes some time getting used to. Just move slowly to the beat.”''

“If you will marry me…”

“I just…” I sighed.

''“It’s because we are in public, isn’t it?” Michael guessed. I nodded. “Well, like you always say to me in archery. ‘Block the world from around you’.” I looked up at him. That was true. “You just have to ignore everyone. The looks, the stares, the jealous glares from Valen,” he smiled. “Everything.”''

''“No scorching sun. Nor freezing cold. Will stop me on my journey.”''

''“It doesn’t matter what they think,” Michael placed his hand on my cheek. “You are here. That’s all that matters. With me. Together. Forever.” He started showing me a better way of dancing, a way that made me not to step on his toe.''

“If you will promise me your heart…”

“And love…”

''Now dancing like this, it was a lot better. I ignored everyone and everything around me, including the fangirling of Amelia and Thelma. The only thing I didn’t ignore was Michael and the song. I smiled widely. The music got louder, and I couldn’t help but sing along with it.''

“And love me for eternity.”

Michael’s smile got bigger as we started dancing a little bit faster.

''“My dearest one. My darling dear. Your mighty words astound me. But I’ve no need for mighty deeds. When I feel your arms around me.”''

''We both laughed and moved to the beat our way. Michael suddenly joined in.''

''“But I would bring you rings of gold. I’d even sing you poetry.”''

“Oh would you?”

"And I will keep you from all harm. If you would stay beside me!”

''Michael grabbed my waist and lifted me up in the air for a bit, and brought me back down. I continued singing and moved to the beat.''

''“I have no use for rings of gold. I care not for your poetry. I only want your hand to hold.”''

“I only want you near me.”

''“To love and kiss and sweetly hold. For the dancing and the dreaming!”''

''Michael twirled me around and I laughed in joy. He twirled me again, and I felt like I was having the time of my life. ''

''“Through all life’s sorrows and delights! I’ll keep your laugh inside me! I’ll swim and sail on savage seas! With ne’er a fear of drowning! I’d gladly ride the waves of life!”''

"If you will marry meeeeeeee!”

 ​​​​​​I smiled. Let’s just hope we can get one more dance.

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“Well that was a total disaster,” Kate said.

"Yeah, I know. I just... I just need a minute to myself,” Aidan replied, before going to his room.

“You OK, Isla?” Aud asked, coming to my side.

I sighed. “I just want to see Michael again…” I admitted. Aud looked down sadly, before giving me a hug.

“Don’t worry, Isla, we’ll get him back,” Katina reassured me. I smiled at her over Aud’s shoulder.

“Yeah,” Kate nodded. “We’ll get him, don’t you worry.”

“Thanks guys,” I said after Aud let go of me. “It really means a lot.” Everyone nodded, and then we all went off to bed after I introduced Jeremy to everyone and also Shade, who was getting more used to being in public.

I, however, did not sleep. I was too busy thinking if Michael was OK, hoping for the best for tomorrow. After a few more hours, I eventually fell asleep.

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Michael was in serious danger. He tried to run away from Havardr, who was calmly walking behind him. He was too weak. He was injured really bad that everyone was surprised he was still fighting. “G-get away from me!” Michael shouted at Havardr, who only just laughed in amusement. Michael tripped over, and started crawling away from Havardr in fear.

Havardr kept on laughing. “Useless!” he spat. His followers laughed along with him.

“GET AWAY FROM HIM!” Suddenly, I appeared on Inferno, aiming an arrow at Havardr’s heart. Although, for some reason, Inferno plummeted down to the ground, making me not being able to shoot at Havardr. We crash landed on the ground, and I realized why.

Inferno had been shot by an arrow, in the chest. He was dead. “NO!” I shouted, and started charging at Havardr, who was now holding Michael.

“Say goodbye to the boy, little girl!” Havardr evilly laughed, and stabbed Michael in the heart.

“NOOOOOO!” I yelled, before—

ROAR!

 I yelled as I fell off my bed, panting heavily. Inferno was licking me in concern and in terror. “J-just a dream…” I told him. “Just a dream…”

Inferno nodded but still looked worried. Suddenly, his head shot up in alarm. I immediately realized why afterwards. Outside, I saw, in horror, and I’ll admit, a little bit of excitement, Havardr and his men were attacking us!

Inferno and I left the room and saw that everyone else was awake. We ran outside. “Look!” Aidan pointed out. “Havardr is there! With Michael!” he screamed out.

''WHERE!? ''I thought, frantically looking around, until I saw him, lying on the ground, next to Havardr. My heart stopped beating. He looked horrible. He had blood everywhere on him.For a moment, I thought he was dead, until he opened his eyes a little bit and spotted me.

What made my day was that smile he gave me…

Back on track, I roared in fury and charged at Havardr. I was ready to teach him a lesson the bloody way. I heard Aidan shout, “Uh, let’s go back her!” I got out a sword (don’t tell me where I got it from…) and swung my sword at Havardr. However, he had a sword too, and blocked it. I growled and ducked as he attempted to slice me. “Do you want to hear what happened to lover boy when he was gone?” he mocked me.

I shouted out in anger again, and tried my best to defeat him. Man this guy got skills…

“I’ll take that as a yes?” Havardr laughed. “Ah, let’s start with how we all bashed him up. How fun was that?!” he smirked. I yelled again and tried to stab him. “A fierce one, are you?” Havardr said, easily and calmly blocking my useless attempts of slicing him with my sword. In a sudden, he tackled me, got out his knife, and gave me a deep, painful cut, which almost looked like a skull, on my wrist. I cried out in pain. “And then,” Havardr whispered in my ear, “we got out the knife and drew on him…” To my horror, all of a sudden, he stabbed my wrist. I cried out in pain again. “And stabbed him…” Havardr continued. “And then—”

“Night Fury!”

“Get Down!”

Plasma blast after plasma blast, Shade came out of nowhere, shooting at Havardr’s men. Afterwards, everyone was defeated except Havardr. I closed my eyes, and felt Havardr let me go. I opened my eyes, and saw Havardr running over to Michael before Shade got to him. “Oh well,” he said, “now I guess I’ll kill him.” He put his sword near Michael’s neck, ready to slice.

I got up in determination. No way I’ll let Havardr kill Michael.

''“I don’t like you…” Michael whispered into my ear. “I love you…”''

'' I smiled. “I love you more.”''

“I love you most.”

I snuck up behind Havardr, and just before Havardr could’ve sliced Michael’s neck, I sliced my sword at Havardr’s legs. He yelped in pain, let go of Michael, and whipped around to face me. I rolled up my sleeves. “And do you want to hear what I’m going to do to Mr Ugly Yellow Teeth?” I smirked. Havardr tried to run at me but tripped over, due to his leg. “I’ll take that as a yes?” I copied him to what he said before. “Let’s start with how I’ll BASH YOU UP!” I yelled into his face and kicked him numeral times in the stomach. I then grabbed his collar, pulled him to me and punched his face. “How fun was that!?” I mocked him. “Then I’ll get out my knife and draw on you!”

After these words, Havardr pushed me away and I fell back, and he ran away. “A scared one, are you!?” I called after him, using the same words he said to me, just changing it up a bit. I breathed a sigh of relief, before rushing to Michael’s side. “Michael!” I cried. “I’m so sorry!” I checked for any serious injuries immediately. He looked horrible! Tears fell from my eyes. He wasn’t opening his eyes…

“Michael!?” I cried. He didn’t respond. “MICHAEL!?”

It can’t be, it can’t be, it can’t be!

 “Gotcha…”

I looked back at Michael. His eyes was open and he was laughing quietly, though it looked painful just laughing. “HOW DARE YOU!?” I yelled at him. “YOU SCARED THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME!”

Michael laughed quietly again. “C-couldn’t…help…help m-myself…”

“DON’T DO THAT AGAIN!” I yelled. Without thinking, I slapped him across the cheek.

“OW!” Michael cried out in pain.

“OH MY THOR I’M SO SORRY!” I yelped, touching his cheek worriedly.

“It’s...fine,” Michael smiled warmly. “I...m-missed you…” he whispered.

I smiled and planted a kiss on his forehead.

“Let’s go back to the clubhouse and get you all cleaned up, Fishbone.”