~*~ Kaaay~ It's been a while, but here's Raine's part. I've been feeling pretty much like a dusty blob all this time, to be honest, but I'm feeling better so let's see what pops out here, shall we? XD ~*~
In this post: Raine, Gil, Lux, Hoom, Hon
Raine
I looked up at the sun shining overhead as I lay on the warm, dry grass in the field. It was a beautiful day and I had come outside after helping Mother with chores. She really was the perfect Gardevoir and everyone in the village loved her. Especially my Father... no one loved her more than him. Some of the other members of the village were skeptical of my parents' union, since Father was a Pachirisu. However, no one could object for long with Father's warm and friendly personality. He was the most helpful member of the village and everyone came to love him just as much as they loved Mother. People began to see why they came together. I looked up to them so much. For 14 years, they had been role models for me. They worked hard to make sure I was happy growing up and that nothing bad ever happened to me...
I smiled too myself as a gentle and warm breeze blew a strand of hair out of my face. I heard a voice calling from across the field.
"Sunshine! Sweetie!" came the voice of my father. He called me Sunshine because he said even though my name was Raine, there was nothing gloomy about me. I waved back smiling. Mother was next to him smiling and waving back. I sat up and was about to run over to them, but all of a sudden, it became dark... I looked up at the sky and dark clouds were gathering. I found it strange that it came so quickly... I lowered my eyes to where my parents were, only to find that they were no longer there...
"Father...? Mother...?" I called, turning in circles, my tail brushing the grass as I did. From nowhere, I heard a man's laughter. However, it didn't sound warm or friendly at all...
I turned to see three men I'd never seen before. They had grins on their faces, but they felt the same as their laughter. Emotions I'd never even felt before emanated from them... It felt weird in a bad way and something told me it wasn't good. I took a step back.
"Oh?" One of the men said, "Where are you going, sweetie? There's no need to leave, we just wanted to look at the sky, too... Can't we share the field, hm, cupcake...?"
"That's a nice tail you got there, hun," said another man, "you must be quite a rare one to be the only Ralts around with such a cute fluffy tail like that. You mind if I pet it, cutie?"
The more they spoke, the more it became evident that these were men I did not want to be around. I backed up more, but one of them was behind me and grabbed me around the waist...
"Hey, now sweet thing, it's not nice to leave while someone's talking to you... How about we all go someplace with a better view, huh? The sky's pretty, but we can show you something even prettier, right?"
I did not believe one word they said. I struggled and broke free and began to run, but they were close behind me. I could feel the cold air stinging my throat as I breathed sharply. Suddenly, I was bound by ropes and unable to move. I could see the dark figures coming closer, with those scary, unsafe grins on their faces. They became too close and then...
I heard voices. My eyes opened suddenly and I could feel a cold sweat on me. I recalled that I had fallen asleep at the hospital. I sighed lightly realizing that I was having a nightmare. I shifted slightly and Gil looked down at me.
"Umm, did you rest well...?" Gil asked me.
Up until that point, I think I was fine. I didn't know how long I'd rested, but it probably wasn't too long. "U-Um, yes..." I lied and averted my gaze. Feeling extremely disturbed by the dream, I moved as far as I could away from Gil without leaving my chair. I didn't go through a fit like I normally do... Maybe because I'm aware that Gil is a nice person. Perhaps I was too tired. However, he was still male, and having that unfortunately familiar nightmare made me much more aware of that...
Gil seemed almost as uncomfortable as I was. There was also a slight mixture of guilt in his emotions. I didn't mean to make him feel bad, but considering how I usually get, this is the best I can do...
Gil stood up and suggested that we go and meet the others so that I can become aquainted. I agreed, but when we got to the room, it seemed Lux wasn't there and there was only a Houndoom named Hon. We stood around waiting for Lux and another Houndoom named Hoom... I think she introduced herself to me recently... Yes, I remember now. I should probably become a little more friendly... I felt bad that I was always so stand-offish when others tried to be nice... It wasn't always like this...
Gil was really worried that Hoom and Lux were taking so long to return. His anxiety swirled around like a mini hurricane. Then a moment of doubt. He must've been trying to calm himself down. Hon told to do just that.
Suddenly, I felt the biggest wave of rage I'd ever felt washing over us. I looked over to see Lux coming straight toward us. Although he was focusing on Gil. I felt a large amount of jealousy, anguish, lonliness and insecurity swirling around and through him. Whatever any of us were feeling got lost in his emotions. Before anyone could fully comprehend what was happening, Lux fired his fist straight at Gil. Before Gil could regain his footing, he was dragged into the room and the door was locked. And the whole time my body didn't move... The people nearby were in just as much shock.
I barely understood what was happening until I heard Hoom banging on the door and commanding her brother to help her open the door.
They managed to get inside and Hoom got hurt by Lux. After arguing, she stormed out and left the area. Gil walked out and turned to the male Houndoom.
"Hon, go and search for your sister," he said.
Hon was utterly surprised, "I- It's the first time I saw her like that..."
Gil then turned to me. He was covered in bruises and cuts. "Raine, please make sure no one enters this room and try to calm the people outside," he requested. I nodded slowly, trying to regain my own composure.
I stood in front of the door and began to use Calm Mind on myself. I couldn't do anything if I couldn't focus... That's how I got here in the first place... I could've wound up somewhere worse and gotten lost. Once I finished, I asked the people in the hallway to gather a bit closer. Some of the staff were male. I flinched slightly, but I was able to transfer Calm Mind to everyone since I'd already calmed myself. Once they were all calm, they slowly went back to their jobs. Some of them muttered something about collateral damage. One said something like "barbarians..." I felt really bad... There were really people who felt that way about gijinka... But the truth is that humans are the same... There are both good and bad humans, too... I should know of the bad ones...
I felt myself starting to tear up when Gil was coming out of the room. I stepped out of the way and was about to say something, but he looked very upset and hadn't even realized I was there. I looked inside the room and saw Lux slumped against the wall. I walked over to him. I was expecting him to throw a fit, but he merely just looked at me with a small bit of isolation then averted his eyes.
"It's just pathetic, isn't it...?" he said, smiling, but not happy. I could see tears starting well in his eyes. "Am I really that pathetic...? I must be if she..." Lux let his head hang. I didn't know what to say in this situation, so I did the only thing I knew how to. I started using Healing Wave to at least ease some of the sting in his wounds. He didn't say anything while I healed the cuts and scars, but I could still feel a wound in his heart I wouldn't be able to heal. Lux really was in a terrible condition physically, emotionally, and probably mentally. I stopped using Healing Wave.
"Is... Is there anything I can do to help...?" I asked.
Lux looked up at me. "Maybe..." he said, "no... I don't know..."
I slowly and reluctantly reached out a hand and gently touched his to show I was being honest, even if I was scared beyond words. "Please, isn't there something? As... as an apology for earlier, even... I'll do whatever I can to help, L-Lux... Um, just let me know, ok...?"
~*~ Kaaaay~ That's it X3 There was a little insight into Raine's past and her parents X3 I'd decided a while ago that the reason she has a tail is because her Papa was a Pachirisu X3 I kinda skipped over some of the dialogue this time XD;; I figured I'd just sum thigns up mostly =P But yesh, Iru-Sen, lemme know if that last part's okay, okay? XD ~*~
