Episode 8 is one of my favorites! It's nice to see my favorite character, David have a chance to shine! However I feel Hilda got off too lightly for her actions. Despite not knowing David and her mother would lose their souls til it was almost too late, it doesn't change the fact he almost caused them to lose their souls! I just couldn't resist doing this alternate ending where Hilda has to learn a lesson! This shouldn't take that many chapters to complete, but I wanted to do more than a simple one shot for this!
It was close, but they had managed to stop the enchantment that almost took the souls of Johanna and David and transfer them to Hilda! Hilda couldn't help but feel guilt for what she almost did to her mother and friend. Next time she will read the whole enchantment before performing it! Actually, maybe she should stay away from enchantments, unless absolutely necessary!
"Hilda! What were you thinking?" Johanna scolded.
"Sorry! I just wanted to help you both! You all deserved better than what you got! I didn't read the whole thing about the enchantment," Hilda explained sheepishly.
"You have plenty of time to reflect on that while you are grounded for the next few weeks," Johanna scolded.
"Yes, mum!" Hilda said sheepishly with her head facing the ground in shame.
"Let's go!" Johanna ordered.
"Wait! May, I say a few things to Hilda before you two go?" David asked.
"Sure! David! Just make it quick!" Johanna responded.
Hilda raised her head and looked at David with a smile, that turned into a frown when she saw he was depressed!
"Hilda, while I am grateful you got me a big break and caused me to finally sing on stage! I am ashamed that you got me into this whole mess! I trusted you and this is how you repay me! By almost causing me to lose my soul to you! I know you didn't know til it was almost too late, but in some ways that is actually worst. You were completely reckless and it almost costed me my soul. I am one of your best friends and you didn't bother to read the whole thing before trying to help me! I think it would best if we don't see each other for a few weeks!" David told Hilda while tears fell from his eyes.
Hilda started crying and continued to look on the ground in shame. Frida gave her a sympathetic look but didn't say anything. Frida couldn't blame David or Johanna! If it was her she would likely react in the same way. Frida walked up to David and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I am sorry too. I didn't noticed anything was wrong til it was almost too late! If I was there I would have made sure the whole thing was read," Frida whispered into David's ear.
"It's fine Frida! I just need some time to get over this!" David said sadly.
"I am here for you! Ever since our first day of scouts we were there for each other," Frida said before giving David a hug.
"We may not be a good match, but fate put us together for a reason. The fact we are still friends says something," David responded before hugging Frida back.
"Come on Hilda!" Johanna said before walking away from the two hugging kids.
"Coming Mum," Hilda said before following her mother.
"We better get home," David said.
"Will you be able to handle walking home by yourself?" Frida asked.
"Yes, I am sure," David answered.
"I am walking you home anyway! I have to make sure you will be alright," Frida said.
David only gave Frida a sad smile in response, before the two started walking towards David's house.
"David, will you forgive Hilda?" Frida asked.
"I think so. I just need time and she might have to make up for this," David answered.
"She will have plenty of time to think of ways while grounded," Frida said.
"Do you think we are being too hard on her?" David asked.
"David, she almost caused you to lose your soul! Even though she didn't intend to do that, it doesn't change the fact she almost did! I think you are being reasonable and Hilda knows it," Frida answered.
"Why does a part of me feel that I am being too hard on her?" David asked.
"You care for her so much that you feel sympathy for her, but that feeling isn't as strong as your common sense," Frida answered.
"That makes sense! Thanks Frida," David said.
"Anytime!" Frida simply said.
After a while the two reached David's house.
"Here we are. Looks like it will be just us for a while," Frida said.
"While I will miss Hilda, I think that is for the best," David responded.
"David, how about we go to the arcade tomorrow," Frida suggested.
"The arcade? You never want to go there. Why?" David asked.
"I just want to help cheer you up! You are still dense as always! You are my little idiot afterall," Frida taunted with a smile.
"You are my little know it all!" David countered.
The two stared to laugh for a bit before saying goodbye for the night.
'What a long day! I learned I almost lost my soul to one of my best friends because they wanted to help me sing on stage and they didn't read the whole thing about the enchantment. Now I am deeply upset about the whole thing and I don't want to see her for a while! At least I still have Frida! We have been friends for a long time now and despite driving each other crazy we are still friends! I really lucked out when we got paired together for scouts! I better get some sleep! I am going to have a hard time getting over this whole mess, but with Frida by my side I know I can!' David thought.
Hilda was sitting on her bed with her head facing her bedroom floor in shame.
'All I wanted was to help them! I just wanted to make things better for them! I should have read the whole thing! This isn't the first time my recklessness has gotten me into trouble! Why don't I ever learn to take my time before rushing into things? Now I really almost screwed up! If it wasn't for Frida and Alfur, then goodbye David and Mum! I have to find a way to make up for this, but how?' Hilda thought.
Unknown to Hilda Alfur was watching her with a frown on his face. Alfur had heard the scolding she received from her mother before being sent to her room. While Alfur felt bad for Hilda, he knew Johanna's punishment was justified. Alfur hopes Hilda has learned that she shouldn't rush into things and that from now on she waits until she receives all of the information before making a decision!
'Don't worry Hilda! I will help you through this! Life is full of tough lessons like this! It may be horrible now, but it might help shape you into a better person!' Alfur thought.
Hilda took a deep breath before getting under the covers. She was going have to get through a long few weeks before she would be able to have any fun! Hilda couldn't complain because she thinks she deserves this and much worst!
What a sad start! Thankfully, there is still some heartwarming moments! Don't worry I will make sure things get happier later on! Hope you have a good day!
