Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-35775904-20190222213128/@comment-35775904-20190224221124

Okay...I ended up just doing a little depression. I-oh just nvm. You'll understand when you read....here!

RITA

'''Yawning, I opened my eyes to greet the bright day. Except something was blocking the light on my face. Oof. I fell asleep with my face in the book. Groaning, I took the book off my face. What was I doing?'''

'''Oh! I remembered! History lesson! Pep talk! Oooooo! I jumped outa bed and threw some clothes on. Then I grabbed my book and ran out of my hut into the clubhouse where Aidan and Kate were talking.'''

“Oh there you are!” Kate said, seeing me run in.

“It’s almost noon....” Aidan said.

'''“Yea I stayed up till three last night reading.” I replied. They just shrugged and went back to their conversation. I retreated to the other side of the room where the books were. Running though the shelf I looked for all the stuff I needed. I grabbed them and ran out the door before Kate and Aidan could ask anymore questions. Suddenly WHAM! I ran into someone.'''

'''We both stumbled back, startled. I looked up and realized who it was!'''

'''“AUD!?” I screamed! No way! They let her go a week early?'''

“RITA!!!!”

'''“AUD!!!” I said jumping into a hug. We had only been apart a few days but for me two days away from my sister was a long while. '''

In short, apparently we were too loud so everyone heard us and came to see Aud.

Isla was probably the most excited.

'''But then...Vix came. He looked VERY sad and excused himself after I introduced him to Aud. That wasn’t a good sign. '''

'''“Uh-oh. Sorry Aud, I have to go. Excuse me.” I said before chasing after him on foot.'''

 

'''“Vix! Wait up!” I called. He turned and stopped walking away from me. That was a good sign...Right?'''

'''“Is everything alright?” I asked him, concerned. He just shrugged and kept walking. I followed silently, my hand draped across my stomach grabbing my other arm. It was a really awkward silence.'''

'''“Vix, I understand if you don’t feel like talking about whatever’s wrong right now, I get it. But you need to learn how to be honest with us soon. We’re-I’m your friend. I want-we want to help you through whatever your going through. Honesty is what will make us a better team.” I said, trying to convince him to let go of his silence. He stopped, sighed and then looked at me. '''

'''“Follow me.” He said, before running down a path. He led me to an isolated spot with a pretty lagoon. '''

'''“What is this place?” I asked. Though I gasped when he turned around, he had a small tear running down his cheek.'''

'''“Oh Vix...What’s wrong?” I asked, putting my hand on his shoulder. He just pointed over near a tree. My body tensed up. A gravestone was under it. Fresh dirt was in a mound over it. Not good. Not good. Not good.... I let go of his shoulder and silently walked over to the grave. Kneeling next to it I read the name. Grimma. Who? Grimma, huh?'''

'''“My sister…” Vix mumbled from behind me. I quickly looked up at him and he turned away letting a deep breath out. His sister...Oh...His sister...died. Oh Thor...Oh, poor Vix.'''

'''“Vix…”I said before standing up and walking in front of him. He was definitely crying. Like I do to all my friends in pain, I pulled him into a hug whispering in his ear,'''

'''“I’m so sorry. How?”'''

'''“Harn.” He growled. I broke away from him.'''

'''“WHAT!?” I blurted. He just looked away saying,'''

“He captured her...and tortured her to...death.” He said, breathing shakily.

'''“Oh..my. My goodness. Good Thor no!” I said, understanding the pain he must be feeling right now. Okay that’s two deaths. Kate’s brother and now Vix’s sister. We need to put a stop to this. I grabbed his shoulders making him turn towards me,'''

'''“Okay. Vix. I know this is hard for you...Unimaginably painful. You have this burning passion and anger to kill Harn and Havardr and those who did this to your sister...right?”'''

He nodded.

'''“Good. Now most sensible people would tell you that’s not a good thing and you need to remain calm. I’m not a sensible average person and neither are the other guys. We all need to be open with each other. Express our pain...It fires us up, makes us thirsty for revenge, and implores us to work our butt’s off to kick Havardr’s butt off. So keep this pain and anger. Just don’t take it out on us by being silent. Express your pain to us...Kate has the same pain...I HAD the same pain. Aidan, Isla and I have lost our parent(s)...Kat struggles with family as well. We ALL have something. If we all explain this to each other, no more secrets, we can give these evil men the punishment or demise they deserve. You understand?” I said firmly. He just stared at me, almost completely shocked. '''

'''“That...made a lot of sense...your right Rita.” He said. I smiled and then hugged him again, my hand laid gently on his soft hair. '''

'''“Hey,” I whispered in his ear, “We’re gonna get through this. I promise. Are you okay?” I finished, breaking from the hug to stare intently in his eyes. His gorgeous clear eye-Rita. Stop. '''

'''“Now I am. Better, at least. Thanks…” He said quietly. I nodded and then grabbed his hand. '''

'''“Now. Let’s get back to the base. We have a little bonding history session to put together.” I said before pulling him back up the path.'''

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About a half hour later, I had made some lunch and everyone was gathered at the table.

'''“Okay...so, I know these last few days have been...REALLY rough on everyone.” I started. Everyone kinda just blankly stared at their plate, poking at the potatoes and whatnot. I sighed.'''

'''“Look. Uhm. I was doing some research last night. I know some of you saw me going a bit book crazy this morning…”I said, pausing to chuckle. Still blank faces. C’mon Rita. De-depress us. '''

I can’t

Uh, YEA you can.

This is stupid

No its not

I’m depressed

Stop telling yourself that

I should just eat…

'''GO! '''

I finished my short war and continued.

'''“Okay…” I breathed. Then I grabbed my books and abruptly slammed them open. Their eyes quickly darted up. Good. I have there attention. I rapidly flipped the pages in front of them, holding up pictures of the legendary heroes. Just adding enthusiasm as I moved and patted from book to book.'''

'''“You guys know these guys. Ordinary vikings, just like us. Except, at the same time, they were extraordinary. Why? Well, I stayed up late last night figuring out why. They faced MANY, and I mean many villains over their time of heroism. From giant dragons to deranged mad-men...They beat them all. But one day, they were faced with a threat, one they never imagined they would be faced with. Grimmel the Grisly. The man who was buddies with the evil warlords. The night fury killer. The one who wanted to help those war-lord’s conquer the world. He was their greatest threat! Which is why the great chief hiccup had to split up with some of Berk. Some came here through the hidden, legendary exit and others remained in the world above. Grimmel threatened Chief Hiccup so much, that they made this decision. However, this was AFTER they defeated him. But you guys all know your history. You know they didn’t have their dragons when they began the fight. You know they didn’t have immortal superpowers when they faced these villains. They were just average people like you and me. So why were they so good? Because they were a team. Thats why. They were honest about everything with each other…” I said, pausing from my rant for them to process what I just said. They had taken their eyes off the potatoes, but they were elsewhere now, obviously lost in thought. '''

'''“So...When they went to defeat Grimmel and his armada-the largest armada in recorded history-they didn’t need their dragons. They just. Needed. each other. They didn’t need to depend on their fire breathing buddies. It was BECAUSE they were so honest, so open, and had no personal secrets, that they defeated him. They knew each other's weakness and strengths and worked together. This is what we need. Look, I know we’re all hurting now. But we were left to protect this world. We are now facing the biggest threat of our lives. Someone who has been manipulating us for...YEARS! I say, that we need to open up, be honest with each other and become a team.” I said, done with my ‘speech.’ At this point they had all looked up and stared at me...Astonished. I suddenly felt my like my old self and became pretty embarrassed. '''

'''I knew it. I went to far. Agh'''

You did fine… Just give them a few seconds to process it

'''This was a bad idea. This all went wrong.'''

STOP letting those insecurities get the best of you!

'''AGh. There still not talking. Okay just sit down and start eating like nothing happened.'''

Absolutely not girl.Stand up be confident give them a few more seconds…

'''“Wow…” Kate breathed. I sighed in relief, my civil war officially done. Wow as in upset, wow as in wow? WHAT PEOPLE?! GIVE ME A SIGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'''

'''Aidan sputtered something, the others were lost for words. Aud stood up and walked to me. Grabbing my shoulders she smiled and then hugged me. Like HUGGED. Oof I couldn’t breathe! She let go and I smiled back. Then I looked at the others and sat down.'''

'''“So? Who’s going first?” The others looked panicked. But then suddenly we all made a movement or sound that meant, “I’ll go first.” That definitely lightened the mood. We all chuckled and one by one...Began…'''

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'''Oh...My thor….Never in my life did I ever think my friends were going through that much! Aidan thinks his dad is alive, learned that Harn killed some of his family and almost murdered him as a kid. Kat has been wondering about her father and dealing with a boy-jerk. Aud has felt weak and very unsure about herself since she got captured. Vix has written proof (which I still believe was forged by Harn) that his father/family disowned him. Kate is heartbroken about her brother and is feeling very self-oppressed by Harn...She has labeled herself a nothing child. Poor thing. Isla...oh Isla...Michael, kissed and hugged another girl, and she caught them. Although Michael tried to explain that this Valen girl forced herself on him, Isla isn’t sure whether to believe or trust him or not. She expressed it as “Hating him because she loved him…” And Harn has sent people to capture him...They don’t want him to be chief...Just all in all, I’m so glad we were all finally clued in about each others problems. For me it’s just ongoing fear about my dad. What he has done, what he is capable of doing...I’m just afraid. I also feel worried about my friends. I want this just all to be over. Just let it be done I guess. '''

'''But now that we all knew what was going on, we were able to finally enjoy a meal (kind-of) and discuss our ultimate plan. We have to destroy at least four people now, my father, Harn, Havardr and now this Fritjof dude. Excited for this to be done with and pumped with passionate revenge, we all gathered around the cleared table, with full bellies and minds full of ideas. '''

This is it, I believe that me and my friends can do whatever we set out to do. Let’s do this.