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And here we are with the Second Chapter! I'm actually surprised by how many people like this… Thanks so much for the reviews! Anyway, on with the chapter!

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My eyes widen as the person pulls me into a hug. A small jolt of electricity courses through me. Someone had actually cared to stop me? I look up to see who it is. At first, I couldn't make out who the person is because of the dark. But, when I notice the red cap with a blue bill on the person's head, I know who the person is.

Ness.

He is looking right back at me. There are tears in his violet eyes. "Why, Lucas? W-Why would you try to leave this world?" Ness asks in a hurt tone.

Instantly, the painful memories come into my mind. I close my eyes as tears fall down my cheeks. "I just couldn't take it anymore," I whisper, "The pain I felt everyday… I'm always being bullied. Add that to the fact that Mommy and Claus are dead and this life is worthless. I… I just wanted to relive the pain." I let every single tear fall down my cheeks. "W-Why would you save a clone like me?"

Ness hugs me a bit tighter, making me bury my face in his neck.

I feel a sense of security engulf me. A sense only Ness can cause me to feel.

"Lucas, your life is not worthless," Ness whispers, "Those people are stupid for overlooking what a great person you are. You're so helpful and nice. I-I would be nothing if you were gone. And the main reason I saved you is because I… I really like you." Ness blushes hard at his last sentence.

I feel myself blush 10 shades of red. "Y-Y-You mean it?" I stutter.

Ness nods. "Remember Lucas: You're not a clone. You're your own perfect self," he says.

I smile. A real smile. I hug Ness. "T-Thank you for s-saving me, Ness," I say happily.

Ness smiles and kisses my cheek. "Anything for you," he whispers in my ear. He wipes the tears off of my cheek with his thumb. "I promise to protect you at all costs."

I blush hard. "Thank you, Ness," I say. Suddenly, I yawn and realize how tired I am.

Ness chuckles when he sees me yawn. "You're cute when you yawn… Are you tired?" he asks.

I blush and nod.

Ness takes my hand and leads me out of the storage room.

I feel some Smashers staring at us, whispering to each other.

"The clone with his master?"

"The wuss probably begged for Ness to protect him."

"I wonder why the idiot was in the storage room in the first place…"

I bite my bottom lip.

Ness suddenly stops. "Do not talk about Lucas like that," Ness hisses angrily to the whispering Smashers.

"Why should we?" Snake asks, crossing his arms.

"He is a weakling after all," Samus says.

"He is not a weakling!" Ness shouts angrily, "He is a great person, unlike you idiots!"

Those Smashers burst into laughter.

"Lucas? A great person? Yeah right!" Snake says.

"He can't even stand up for himself. He needs someone else to stand up for him!" Samus exclaims.

"You have no idea what he went through. Add that to the fact that you guys bully him every day and it's understandable!" Ness snaps.

This silences those Smashers.

I am amazed. Ness is standing up for me. He…. He truly is a wonderful person.

"Exactly," Ness says. He looks at me and smiles. "Let's go," he says.

I smile back at him.

He leads me to our room.

We quickly change into our pajamas.

Ness climbs into his bed, then looks at me, as if expecting something.

I tilt my head curiously. "What?"

Ness chuckles, gets out of his bed, and picks up bridal style, catching me off guard.

"N-Ness…!" I stutter nervously, a blush creeping up to my cheeks.

Ness smirks and drops me on his bed and get into the bed, too. He pulls the covers over us, and pulls me into a hug.

I relax and snuggle closer to Ness.

Ness blushes faintly. "Good night, Lucas," he whispers.

"Good night, Ness," I whisper back.

He kisses my forehead and ruffles my hair before falling asleep.

I wonder what tomorrow will bring. This is my last thought before I drift off into a peaceful sleep.

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A semi cliffhanger!

This story is not over yet! I have something planned out that I know will surprise you readers.

Until next time!

-LLB