Big Sister

by Cezille07

Elena's capabilities and patience are tested as Violet comes to her for comfort. She didn't think it would really come in necessary. Zick doesn't need her...or does he? One-shot.

Big Sister

Cezille07

Disclaimer: I still don't own Monster Allergy. ;)

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"I don't like to hug crying people!" Elena yelled at Violet, who came whining to her after Charlie took her candy bar. "I don't like having to be a big sister, comfort you and listen to your problems!"

"But Elena—"

"You'll be okay, now please leave my room!"

She sighed exhaustedly. It was bad enough she had to hug that little brat who was fighting her former imaginary friend. Violet just had to ask for advice. As if Elena knew anything about making friends. Or being there. Or—

"Elena?"

It was Zick. Something about him was frightening, even disturbing, as he stood there at her door. Elena's lip involuntarily quivered into a reassuring grin, and she said, "What's up?"

Zick kept his head down, and answered in a low voice, "Rather, what's down...." He heaved a sigh. "Me. I'm not feeling too well."

"Umm...do you want to talk about it?" she asked uncertainly.

He looked up at her, an innocent curiosity in those eyes. "No, not really."

But as he took his seat beside her, she understood. It was his eyes—those brave, tearful eyes betrayed him. And it was rather clear there was only one thing she could possibly do....