I would like to take the time to respond to SomeGuest! I hate that you can't respond directly to guest comments.
First of all your conclusions are not what I intended to portray and I am sorry you came to them. I don't see how you came to them, but maybe I messed up in portraying what I wanted.
The most important point is that it wasn't a simple mistake! Hilda almost costed them their souls! While we don't know exactly how important souls are in the world of Hilda, we can assume they must be very important! The fact she tried to help doesn't change the fact she almost caused them harm! The road to hell is paved with good intentions afterall!
David needed to get his feelings out and he feels that he just needs time away from Hilda til he calms down! He has overestimated the time he needed! I thought I made it clear he still cares for her! A part of him did feel he was being too hard afterall! Frida didn't do anything wrong! Unless you count her not intervening, despite not knowing anything til it was almost too late! Of course David will still spend time with her. I wanted to have Frida comfort him and have the two bond a bit, but I never intended for hate for Hilda to show up and I don't think it did!
Speaking of Frida she felt sympathy for Hilda, but she felt that David and Johanna were justified in their actions! This chapter does give a reason for the harshness of their initial reactions.
Nobody hates Hilda! This chapter will show that! I don't know how it came across that way to you! I just wanted to show actions have consequences that not only effect you but others as well! Hilda needs to learn that she should be careful from now on! I hope this chapter fixes at least some of your issues and I am glad you still managed to enjoy the first chapter somewhat! I respect you having you own thoughts, despite finding them ridiculous! Hope you have a nice day!
Hilda was standing in the wilderness and before she could ponder how she got here, she heard a loud roar! Hilda bravely followed the sound, to find a troll, with a bell on his nose running towards something, or rather someone!
'That looks like the same troll I encountered the night before I met Alfur,' Hilda noted.
"Hello Hilda! Glad to see you finally went to sleep," A voice told Hilda.
Hilda turned towards the voice to find a tiny girl that looked just like her! She had a pair of glasses on her face and she had her hair in a ponytail.
"Who are you? Where am I?" Hilda asked confused.
"You are dreaming silly. Your guilt for your actions is making you have a dream to teach you a lesson. I am a representation of your common sense and I am here to guide you on your life changing dream," The girl answered.
"Is this real or just my imagination?" Hilda asked.
"It is your imagination, but since you are personally perceiving this, doesn't that make it real?" The girl responded.
"More or less I guess," Hilda said.
"Now you remember this Troll, don't you?" Common sense asked
"Yes, I was reckless that day and wanted to finish my drawing," Hilda answered.
"Correct! You knew the risk of danger but you still took the risk! Luckily, trolls don't seem to be as violent as humans make them out to be, but the risk was still there," Common sense answered.
Hilda watched another her removed the bell from the troll and started to frown a bit. When the trolled handed other Hilda her sketchbook, the real Hilda's frown got bigger!
"Follow me to the next event," Common sense said.
Hilda followed common sense and after a moment of walking they encountered the lindworm about to breath fire at another her, Frida, and Alfur.
"Do I have to ask?" Common sense asked.
"Ok so I got cocky and thought it would be easy! I knew the risk, but I didn't pay it any mind!" Hilda thought.
Hilda watched the group make the life saving deal with the lindworm and started feeling guilty. She had not only put herself in danger, but her friends as well! They were extremely lucky to still be around! Hilda resolved to try and be more careful and hesitant in the future, before rushing into things!
"Hilda, you are a smart and resourceful girl! I just wish you would use me more often to try to avoid dangers instead of just getting out of them," Common sense told her.
"I'm sorry! I promise I will! I just need to know what to do to make up for my mistakes!" Hilda said before she started to cry.
"Hilda, David and your mother care for you! A simple apology can go a long way! I know they are upset with you and you almost cost them something they truly can't live without, but they will forgive you eventually," Common sense assured her.
"Thank you!" Hilda said.
"Of course Hilda! Your subconscious wanted to do what it could to help!" Common sense responded.
"So are you a real entity that exists in my mind?" Hilda asked.
"Perhaps? Perhaps not? Either way I helped you and that is all that matters," Common sense answered.
Before Hilda could respond she woke up. Hilda vision was blurred from the tears. She quickly got up and walked to her desk to grab a few tissues. After wiping her eyes, the door opened revealing Johanna.
"You want some breakfast?" Johanna asked.
"May I leave the room?" Hilda asked.
"As long as you don't leave the house," Johanna said with a small smile.
Hilda smiled back, happy to see her mother wasn't as angry as before. Looks like common sense is right! All it will take is time and things will get back to normal eventually.
"Mum, I am really sorry!" Hilda said before tears reappeared in her eyes.
Johanna grabbed a tissue and wiped Hilda's eyes.
"I know! I love you Hilda! No matter what happens I always will," Johanna told Hilda while tears of her own fell from her eyes!
Mother and daughter started to hug each other in comfort. After a bit they walked downstairs into the kitchen.
"What would you like honey?" Johanna asked.
"Eggs and bacon will do," Hilda answered.
Johanna started cooking while Hilda took a seat at the table. Hilda placed her hands under her chin and started thinking of how she was going to make up with David.
'He is such a loyal friend and I betrayed that trust! How could I be so foolish not to read the whole thing! I have to make up for it, but how? Maybe I can just do something simple like maybe give him a rare rock for his collection? That will make a decent start,' Hilda thought.
"Hilda, I hope you will try to apologize to David tomorrow at school," Johanna said.
"But he said to stay away from him for a few weeks," Hilda pointed out.
"Hilda, that was right after learning what happened. Perhaps, like me he calmed down and while he still might be upset like I am, he might be open to seeing you!" Johanna answered.
"You think so?" Hilda asked.
"Hilda, he is a loyal friend! I am sure he is already considering forgiving you," Johanna said.
"Thanks mum!" Hilda exclaimed.
"Of course! That's part of my job as a mother!" Johanna responded.
David was waiting patiently for Frida at the arcade. He blew his nose with a tissue and sighed. He felt a little better after the whole ordeal, but he was still upset that he almost lost his soul. To make things worst he misses Hilda and wants to go to her, but he figured he still needed time! He decided to find her at school on Monday.
"David! I hope you are feeling better?" Frida asked.
"I do! I think I might consider seeing Hilda sooner than I said I would," David answered.
"Good to hear!" Frida responded.
"The feeling that I am being hard on her seems to be stronger, but I will wait til tomorrow to see her," David added.
"That sounds good. Now how about we have some fun," Frida suggested.
David and Frida entered the arcade and decided to play against each other on a typical fighting game.
"How do you even control this thing?" Frida asked.
"Trial and error," David answered with a smirk.
"Oh! You are enjoying me being stumped for once?" Frida asked.
"It does feel good," David admitted.
"Oh you are so lucky I still feel bad for you," Frida said before rolling her eyes.
"Look. The stick here moves your character and these buttons are for attacking," David explained.
"That sounds simple enough," Frida said.
"It's easy to get the hang of," David said.
They started playing the game and Frida was stunned to find she was actually enjoying it! The controls were simple to get the of! Despite, losing to David repeatedly, Frida has found herself having a ton of fun!
"I should have tried this a long time ago!" Frida exclaimed.
"Better late than never!" David responded with a small grin.
"We should bring Hilda here after her grounding is over," Frida suggested.
"Yes, I can't wait for that!" David said.
"You miss her?" Frida asked.
"Of course! Despite, all the fear she causes me while on her adventures, I really enjoy her company. I feel that if I keep hanging with her I will become much braver," David answered.
"David, for what's it worth I think you are brave enough already," Frida told him.
"I am?" David asked.
"Yes! When things get tough you always manage to conquer your fear and help out!" Frida answered.
"I guess!" David responded.
"David, remember when you offered to suffer through the Marra just so Hilda wouldn't have to?" Frida asked.
"Yes, I do! I was brave there, wasn't I?" David asked.
"Yes, you were! While I think you should get braver, I hope you still ultimately stay as yourself," Frida told David.
"Frida, I promise I will!" David assured her.
"Good! I will hold you to it! Now I have a match to win!" Frida said with a grin.
"Bring it on!" David responded while returning the grin!
The two kids continued to play for the next few hours! They moved on to the rest of the games and Frida was still stunned to find herself enjoying playing games!
Hilda was sitting on her bed bored out of mind! While she was happy her mother wasn't as angry as before, she still had to live out the rest of her grounding! Twig was sitting by her and nuzzling her leg in comfort! Hilda was glad to have a loyal pet to comfort her in her time of need!
Good morning Hilda," Alfur greeted.
"Alfur, have you heard what happened with David, mum, and I?" Hilda asked.
"Yes, I heard the scolding from last night! Hilda, you don't have to be bored! You can spend time with me," Alfur assured her.
"Thanks Alfur! I just don't want to lose my mind," Hilda responded with a sad smile.
"That is what friends are for," Alfur simply said.
"Alfur, I was thinking about not going on adventures anymore," Hilda admitted.
Alfur stunned at the statement Hilda made, could only gasp in response.
"Hilda! Why would you say such a thing?" Alfur asked.
"Alfur, I have gotten my friends and I into danger quite a few times! I don't want to do that ever again!" Hilda answered.
"Hilda, I think you are being too rash! I understand your reasons, but think about it carefully," Alfur suggested.
"I will! I learned that the hard way from my adventures! Thank you Alfur! I will weigh the pros and cons before making a decision," Hilda said.
"While you do that, want to play Monopoly?" Alfur asked.
"Sure," Hilda answered.
"May I join?" Johanna asked before entering the room.
Yes, mum! The more the merrier," Hilda responded.
"Oh and Hilda?" Johanna asked.
"Yes, mum?" Hilda asked.
"Don't stop your adventures! You may get into danger at times, but you have helped plenty of creatures. That shouldn't stop!" Johanna told Hilda with a smile.
Hilda smiled back and nodded before the three started to play the game! Hilda was happy to see that things were quickly getting better and soon things will get back to normal!
I am thinking this will end with one or two more chapters! I just wanted to work on a quick and easy fic to help get my creative juices flowing! It has helped me get pass the writing block or stump I had recently!
