Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-37981206-20190723213858/@comment-40209673-20190814194620

Vix-Edgar

Just so you guys know, this is AFTER the final battle.

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From what I noticed, I was the only one here who knew the date. October 14th. I wish I didn’t know though. I could have gone the day without knowing, and things would’ve been better. I withdrew a really old calendar from my drawer, the one that had leaves drawn on it. The front was torn and faded, and one of the edges had a burn that reminded me of the time gone by. I flipped through it and stopped at October. Underneath the faded letters 14, was a message Grima had written for me. “Dad’s birthday.” It read.

I know I had killed the old wretch who murdered him, and the thought made me touch the scar from that knife he tried to kill me with. But… something was still gone. Even after vengeance, I was still missing something. Killing Mr. Baardson won’t and ever will bring my dad back. And Grima can’t come back either. And we had already defeated the people who killed Grima. I’m glad that this nightmare is over… My breathing became slow and choppy. When I looked down at the old calendar, a few tear drops had fallen onto the page.

But… no one else died. Rita seemed pretty torn up about it before the battle, and it got me thinking too. We won though, some of us were hurt, but none of us died. And there’s no way I would have let Rita live the rest of her life alone. Well, she wouldn’t ever be alone with Aud- oh Thor Aud… I laughed, which felt good thinking of the prank I had pulled on her. Her face was absolutely priceless.

She actually thought I took her to a waterfall. The nearest waterfall is farther than the crystal hatchery! Crystal Hatchery, the place where my dad bought me ‘the book’. I took a look at the drawer, thinking of all the things tucked away inside that held good and bad memories.

Triton made a purring sound and set his head in my lap. Again, I didn’t realize I was crying. He was trying to comfort me…

“Thanks buddy,” I said quietly, trying my best not to cry uncontrollably.

Tumble looked at me, and when I held her gaze I felt as if she were saying, ''you can take me out on a ride if you need it. ''Since I had gotten Tumble as a birthday gift from my father, she was my best girl. She’s been here for me through the best and the worst of life.

I looked over at my guitar and notepad, and thought ''oh Thor, my project! ''I hurried over and picked up the notepad, re-reading the lyrics I had thought of when I woke up late at night. (This isn’t my song… I just changed some of the lyrics to make it gender-fitting and more appropriate to the storyline :p)

But she loves me, she loves me

Why the hell she love me

When she could have anyone else?

Oh, you love me, you love me

Why the hell d'you love me?

'Cause I don't even love myself

Of course that’ll be the chorus. I’m still coming up with the verses. I looked down at my hands. Calloused and scarred from the final battle. That was…. Tough. Ooh! Got it!

My hands are scarred from nights before

But that does not sound good as the first verse… maybe, uh…

My heart is black, my (still coming up with it) is pure

No wait… why is my heart black? I’m not that evil. Hmm… I don’t know.

“What do you think, girl?” I asked Tumble.

Maybe some food will help. I got up and tucked away the old calendar, and hid the notepad with the start to a song. Oh thor my dad is so much better at this song writing stuff than I am… Dad? Why can’t you just be here and help me… I walked out the door and went to breakfast. Aud was standing at the doorway. Oh Thor. She looked pretty tired, so hopefully she wont be… well… Aud.

“Seooo Vixy…” Aud began, “are you gonna take my sweet lil sister to an actuall waterfall or something even mooree romantic???” She thought for a second “pahleeseee make it magical! I need shipping material mr. date-my-sister! Shipping material!!!!”

I shoved her shoulder into the door without much effort. I drowsily said, “Aud, stop, I’m not in the mood.”

First, her expression was sympathetic. Then her eyes gleamed and she squealed, “perfect! Go ride on your steed and tell her of what makes your heart acheth!”

I gritted my teeth and clenched my fist. “Aud...” I seethed.

“’Kay,” Aud said, and then she overdramatically put a hand on her throat and made a fake choking sound. “Vix… I’m… I think I’m going to Valhalla… please, as my dying wish.. go to Rita and sweep her off of her feet…” then she tilted her head and said “blehh.”

“Aud!” I snapped, “I am SERIOUS! Leave me Thordarned alone for once!”

Aud looked up abruptly and squeaked, “sorry!” before shuffling off.

I walked inside, and a few of the other guardians were still eating breakfast. Rita was sitting alone at the middle table. Hopefully she was feeling better after the battle. I went over and sat by her, forcing a smile.

“Oh, Vix!” She said, “Hey!”

“Hey,” I said, kinda in a melancholy tone.

She studied my face with concern. “Vix, you okay?”

“Yeah I’m fine, why would you ask?” I replied, failing at sounding upbeat.

“You sound very… dead inside,” Rita said.

“That’s because I am.” I meant it as a joke, but I could tell Rita could sense the sadness in my words.

She put her hand on mine on the table(I noticed a few cuts that I didn’t find before), and laced our fingers. “Vix, you know you can talk to me.”

My eyes swept the group in the cafeteria place, and I whispered, “not here. Not in front of everyone, please.”

Rita gave my hand a comforting squeeze. We both got up and headed out, sitting out by an area overlooking a cliff. Rita sat across from me.

“so,” she said, “what’s up?”

“Today’s my dad’s birthday,” I said.

“Oh… I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?” She asked.

“I… I wish. I just want my dad back,” I said, tears filling my eyes.

“I know,” Rita hushed.

What? I couldn’t believe her! “NO! You don’t understand!”

I got up quickly. Rita looked hurt at first, but then she changed her expression. “No! I might not understand your exact situation, but I’ve been through pain, Vix! Don’t be selfish!”

“I’m not selfish!” I yelled back. “You just don’t understand what it’s like! When have you seen your dad get murdered in front of you?! DID YOU WATCH YOUR SISTER DIE!!?!?!?!?”

“Maybe I didn’t! But you don’t need to be so selfish! I lost my aunt and mom! It may not be the same but its something!” Rita rebuked. “Why cant you let me help you?!”

“How can you help me? They’re gone!! Can you bring people back to life? No, you can’t! So stay away from me and don’t come back until you can help me!” I screamed, my eyes clogging with tears as I stormed off, not looking back.

She doesn’t understand, and she can’t help me. I can’t believe I even talked to her.

On my way to my hut, over the water I saw a boat with the enemy symbol. Oh no.

“GUARDIANS!” I yelled at the top of my lungs, “GET READY FOR ANOTHER BATTLE! THE UH… BAD GUYS ARE HERE!!!”

Everyone on the boat looked armed and dangerous. Yep, we’re going to die. I saw everyone crowd over to see the boat. They were pretty groggy from the last fight. We’re worn out, and going to die.

“Oh great,” I muttered, “The whole team’s here. Now we can all die together.” (Deathsong do u get the reference ? xzD)

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Phew. That actually…. Didn’t take long to write. I know, it’s not the best but…. For being brain-ded, I guess it’s okay.