Bonds
The Gummadoon knights and councilors, Glens and any other Disney characters are copyrighted to Disney and we claim no ownership. However, any new characters are copyrighted to Ulisa, Silver Fox and Cheetah the Furry. This plot is a collaboration of Ulisa, Silver Fox, and Cheetah the Furry. Sequel to Growing Up
Cubbi sighed deeply and as soon as the door closed, he waited ten minutes and then turned on his side lamp. He knew he was being ridiculous but at the same time, a nagging feeling of doubt was buried at the back of his mind. What if the thoughts and feelings he got in his dreams came true? He would have thought a second war was impossible but it had certainly happened.
Cubbi had been in Gummadoon for almost a month. He had visited the Glen once during that time, for a day or so. But now that he was starting to adjust he hardly ever got homesick. Plucki was great. He was so patient and encouraging; Cubbi could not have asked for a better mentor. And because he was in training, his days were pretty easy, compared to the adult knights.
He'd wake up at eight when Plucki came in to tell him it was time to get up. After breakfast, he'd have until noon to do whatever, except on the first, middle and last days of the week. On those days, he and the other squires and paiges would go to tutoring from eight thirty to noon. There was more to being a knight than physical talent after all.
Cubbi was learning all the rules and subjects he needed to know. It wasn't too bad actually. The worst part was reading because languages had never been his strong point. But his work load was light. On those days, Plucki or one of the other main knights, Blastus or Gumlittle would be there when he got out, leading him and the others back. In a few months, they said, they could do it alone. Cubbi knew he was the key reason Plucki or one of the other knights would show up. Unlike the other trainees who were born and raised in Gummadoon, the city was still new to Cubbi although he was learning. After that, he'd have lunch, and then have physical training for three hours. And then, Plucki'd 'release' him to go do whatever he wanted. For Cubbi, that meant finding Tavi and heading off to explore the city or the woods.
Cubbi rolled his eyes mentally. But because Plucki was in a sense his 'guardian' now, he had a strict bedtime and curfew. In by seven, in bed by nine. It was annoying but Cubbi tolerated it. He wouldn't dare tell Plucki he didn't wanna go to sleep.
But he didn't…the dreams…
Cubbi bit his lip. The dreams had been there ever since the end of the war, almost four weeks now. Cubbi tried to sleep but each dream was always the same…always. If anything as the nights went by, they grew more intense. Cubbi, finally, had given up after about a week. For the past two weeks, he would wait until Plucki left after making sure he was in bed and then he'd do whatever he could to pass the time. Whether it be reading, coloring or anything, he'd keep at it until the sun came up. Only then, would he collapse onto his bed for about three to three and a half hours of sleep.
Although he was exhausted, he kept up the façade during the day. No way would he tell his Captain he was too chicken to sleep. Gum, what kind of knight was afraid to go to bed?
Cubbi got up slowly and walked into his bathroom. He studied his face.
He looked ragged, and exhausted. He'd taken some magic cream from Tavi's collection and used it to hide the bags under his eyes. It faded about five minutes after his bedtime so he reapplied it when the sun came up so he wouldn't look so horrible. Cubbi knew this wasn't good or healthy but he honestly didn't know what to do. He'd tried conquering his dreams and fears but without success.
And he was not about to tell Plucki about the dreams.