Includes: Fresia, Tanner, Shola, Raine, Xio, Aberius
Time: Evening/Morning
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"I guess this would be your room," Tanner said.
"I absolutely adore this room! Thank you so much, Tanner," I replied excitedly, finally having my own room in this new place.
“You’re welcome.” He said with some strain.
I looked at him and he seemed off. Was he okay? Did I do something wrong?
“Is something wrong, Tanner?” I was suddenly worried and felt something within him stirring. How did I not notice before? Silly me, too excited about my own wants that I had ignored my senses. My mothers Ghost side always played with me, I should have been in more control of myself. I should have noticed that something was eating at him. But what?
I walked up to Tanner and invaded his space. I usually kept to myself but when others were hurt or in pain I felt the need to take care of them. Despite my fathers Ice side, I had always taken after my grandmother in wanting to take care of those in need. I touched Tanners forehead with the back of my hand and felt the rise in temperature. “You are a tad warm… Maybe you need to go see the infirmary? I’m sure this mansion had one, correct?”
He nodded and gave a half hearted smile. He left abruptly before I got to finish my thoughts and I felt bad. Maybe I should go check on him in a little bit… give him some space and then see if he’s ok. I watched as Tanner left and sighed. Stepping back into my room I clasped my hands together in joy and started thinking about how beautiful it was going to look when I was done. Of course, it would be a work in progress because I would have to write my mother and have her send me a few things.
I started unpacking, hanging my dresses in the closet, putting away all of my stockings, neatly folded in the top drawer, organized my jewelry and laid out my shoes in the closet. Everything needed to be in an orderly manner and so that it was easy to find. I set my writing things out on my desk, sat down and organized those as well. I spent the rest of the day planning out everything I wanted to do with my room, organizing, cleaning, and finally I wrote my parents a letter. I asked my mother for snacks, fabrics and some other various things from my room so that I could get comfortable here. The walls were still pretty bare but that would change.
Finally, I laid on my bed for a little while to relax...
I suppose I had fallen asleep because when I opened my eyes it was sunny out again. The light shone through my window in the most magnificent way and I was so glad that Tanner had walked me to this room. It was perfect. I sat up groggily, 6:27 am? I realized I hadn’t braided my hair before I went to bed, it was a mess! I needed to shower and then I would go exploring down stairs for food. I grabbed my lilac satin bag and slung it over my shoulder. I looked outside my door and peeked in both directions. I would have to find it on my own I guess…
After I’d finally found the shower and got lost down two corridors, I’d made it back to my room, set all my things out on my dresser to dry and then changed. I wore yet another one of my dresses, another set of the same stockings and braided my hair loosely. I preferred it down but it was still wet so I put it back for now.
I traversed the stairs slowly, taking in all of my surroundings better. I decided that it would be a good idea for me to label my door later with something cute and purple so that I could find it more easily. I made my way down to the main room and finally found the kitchen. I figured I could help myself and supposed I could cook dinner one day so that I was doing my part to help.
I made myself something small, a bowl of fruit and cottage cheese. It would do for now until I wasn’t so anxious around others. Once my nerves settled down I’d be able to eat more…
I sat at the bar, which looked into the kitchen and I heard others going in and out. I didn’t much pay attention to them at this point because I didn’t know anyone. I think I’d have to go visit Tanner again because I at least knew his name. Sometimes being so shy was nerve racking… why couldn’t I be more like my grandmother? Always so talkative and outgoing… I supposed that came with age though because she had been around our city for so long that everyone knew who she was.
I decided that I needed some fresh air. A walk outside would do the trick. I finished the small portion of food, washed out my dish and placed it neatly in the drying rack. I took my time as I exited the mansion through the sliding glass doors. I was lost in thought and trying to pull myself out of my nervousness when I heard two voices.
“Oh my, I am so sorry.” I apologetically bowed, only slightly, for I thought I was interrupting. “Something was bothering me and I was not paying attention to where I…” I looked up and stopped midsentence when I saw the bloody towel being held to the smaller girls shoulder. I let out a gasp and was shocked at what might have happened to the girl. I didn’t think it was Shola, the one I had met earlier. She seemed like she could have a mean streak but I seriously had doubted that she had injured the green haired girl. “OH! Goodness, are you alright?”
I saw the, what seemed to be a Ralts?, nod her head at my comment. “I’m okay...Um...” I watched as the young girl turned to Shola and said “On second thought, I think I will let it heal on its own…”
I heard Shola spit the words I had been thinking. “What?! Are you crazy…?! You need to get it looked at, or at least wrapped…”
I walked a few paces closer where Shola was. The Ralts girl was using some type of healing move on herself. I watched with a bit of awe and the wound seemed to close in on itself.
“I’ll be okay. It’s almost gone.” She seemed to force a smile and I frowned a bit. Something was really bothering her, she couldn’t be that brave unless something was really wrong… “Excuse me, but I remembered that there was something I left in the forest…”
I watched as the Ralts girl fled from where Shola and I were. I offered my hand down to her to help her up and she gave me a look as though she could have gotten up herself. She took my hand anyways and shook her head. “Something is really wrong with that girl.” she said.
I sighed and folded my arms over. “Perhaps there is something to cause her to act in such a way. Putting herself at risk for something or someone… she can’t rely on her healing powers all of the time. She’s bound to wear herself out…”
Shola exhaled a breath which sent her bangs fluffing up and then returning down again. She turned without another word and walked back inside, mumbling something about a towel that I didn’t quite hear.
I was still worried about the Ralts girl and what on earth could she have possibly left in the forest that was so important? She was injured… I didn’t want to snoop. That would be rude but… I was concerned for her safety…
I exhaled a deep breath and decided to follow her. I had a lot longer legs than the girl so I knew I could catch up and still keep my distance. I kept an eye on her, watching her from behind the cover of trees and using a very toned down version of Icy Wind I covered my scents with the frost.
I climbed up into a tree as she had stopped and was searching the ground for something. I kept as still and as quiet as I could. I didn’t want her to know I was watching, nor anyone else. I covered all of my scents with Icy Wind, regulating the power that I pushed behind it so that a light frost surrounded the area I was perched upon.
She was waiting for something but I wasn’t sure of what. After some time I heard noises in the distance, large steps drawing near. As I saw it… him… I realized that the something I had thought was wrong was DEFINTELY wrong!!! That must be Aberius… I wasn’t sure how I knew it but what other Absol would be wondering around that was as large as this one. Not to mention the lie he had told me the day prior… he had been seriously worried about something and I suppose this was it. But… how did he get this way?? What caused this?
The Absol, which, yes, I presumed was Aberius but I didn’t want to make that assumption just yet, attacked the poor Ralts girl that was already injured!! What on earth was I supposed to do?? I was trying to think of a plan when I saw him, a Luxray? He came out of nowhere and saved the young girl. I covered my mouth to stop the sigh of relief. I may be good in a duel but this was not a fight for me. I hated having to stand on the side and watch but if they all ended up injured then who would save them?? My hidden position was good enough of a plan for now. I would keep my distance and see how things panned out… for now.
I watched as the Ralts girl chatter with the Luxray in a panic, she seemed to know what was going on, as I read their faces. I couldn’t hear at this distance but I watched as carefully as I could. The Luxray went up against the Absol and I watched in fear. I have to cover my mouth with both of my hands so that I didn’t relinquish my cover. I was thankful that none of them had noticed my presence. The Ralts girl might have if she hadn’t been so busy with the battle at hand.
I continued to watch in horror with all of the blood and the cracking of bones that could be heard as far away as I was. I felt myself wince in pain, almost imagining what the cracks of those bones felt like under my skin. I shivered and turned my eyes back, not wanting to miss a moment as they were both so trained for battle.
The Luxray seemed to have the Absol finally pinned. I wondered what they were going to do and how long the Absol was going to stay pinned. The Ralts girl pressed something into the Absol. I supposed it was some sort of stone as I had seen the glint in the sun. I still did not fully understand what was going on but I knew the situation was still quite dangerous.
A few moments passed and my eyes widened as I watched Aberius fall to the ground. I covered another gasp and saw the girl drop to her knees as well. She was… healing him? I was so confused… I almost didn’t want to ask what was going on and perhaps I shouldn’t be here at all… the girl fell over and looked to have used more energy than she had left. I had a feeling that she would do this to herself and I’m glad I followed. I wasn’t sure what the others thought or what was going to happen next but I felt that my presence was needed.
I dropped out of the tree and walked slowly, using tree cover to keep my presence hidden. With all of the blood still in the air I hoped that I didn’t end up a target as well. I stood behind a tree with the girl, Aberius and the Luxray within sight. Perhaps 10 feet from where I stood. I peered out, only slightly as the Luxray was speaking to Aberius.
The Luxray paused and I watched him scent the air. I bit my lower lip and realized that he could still smell me even over all of the blood. He was good…
I stepped out halfway from behind the tree before he could call me out. My ice blue eyes met his and my slender hands were braced on the tree in front of me.
“I see we have a visitor.” The Luxray spoke, his voice deep and alluring with the heat of battle still pumping through his veins. I let ice run through to my core, now wasn’t a time to be thinking about how sexy his voice sounded… I looked from the Luxray to Aberius.
He was passed out, unconcious on the ground. I fought back a few tears from all of the pain he must have been in and was at least thankful that he wasn't feeling it now. When he woke up I was sure he would feel like he'd been run over by a truck. I looked back to the Luxray, knowing that he'd need my help carrying one of them back. Not that I doubted that man's strength, by Articuno's flight he was strong to have taken on Aberius in that form by himself. But... I wanted to help... I wanted Aberius to know that I was there for him despite him pushing me away...
I stood there behind the tree for another moment, waiting for... I don't know, something to tell me it was okay to come closer...
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OK! Hope I got everyone spot on O_o Was kinda guessing… Damn, 6 pages? That’s a lot for me 8D
