Well, here I am again. Writing fanfics when I should probably be studying. Oh well. I probably should have mentioned in the first chapter that this story may include some spoilers from the game, so if you haven't completed the Port Regal bit yet than I suggest you either be careful or don't read any further. And in answer to one of your questions, I will NOT be taking OC's for this particular story, but there may be one in the future that I do. Sorry to disappoint.
(When I was spell-checking this chapter my computer tried to change 'fanfics' into 'finfish'. What...I don't even...what? O.o)
Disclaimer: See the first chapter.
Hunter froze. Who had said that? He looked around cautiously, but he could see no-one. He swore he'd heard something, but now he was beginning to doubt himself. Had he imagined the voice? He hoped not.
"Hello?" He jumped. Alright, so it was real.
"...Hello...?" He asked cautiously. He heard a light chuckle.
"Ah, so you do speak." It was a girl. But where was she?
"Huh? Of course I speak. Who...who are you? And where are you?" She was silent for a moment before murmuring, "...My name's Tacey. And you are?"
"...Hunter."
"Nice to meet you, Hunter." He yelped and leapt away from the wall as a hand suddenly appeared through a small hole just off the ground. So that's where she was. Tacey laughed.
"Relax, I'm not going to attack you or anything. I just want to shake your hand." Hunter stared at the hand suspiciously.
"...Why?" She sighed.
"Isn't that the civil way of greeting someone new? Or was I misinformed?"
"N-no, you weren't. Sorry." He reached out and grasped her hand, and they shook. Tacey's hand retreated back to the other side of the wall.
"Very good. So, back to my original question. Are you alright?"
"What are you talking about?"
"You were crying, in case you'd forgotten. In my experience, that means a person is upset. So, what's wrong?" Hunter paused. Who was this girl? He'd certainly never met anyone by her name before. And besides, he wasn't certain if he could trust her. His father had warned him about the Armada, and how their spies could be anywhere. Anyone. Thinking about his father made him clench his fist in frustration, and suddenly he was blurting out everything that had happened that day in a torrent of word vomit gushing from his lips (A/N: Isn't that a lovely image, eh? :D). He couldn't stop himself even if he tried. Al the while Tacey listened quietly, and when he had finished his story he rested his back against the trunk of the tree, his anger spent. He had to admit, it had felt nice to talk to someone. Tacey was silent for a long moment, but then she said, "I know what you're saying, Hunter. When I was younger all I wanted was freedom, but my parents wouldn't let me do anything they considered to be 'dangerous'. At the time it irritated the crap out of me, but now I know they were doing it for my own safety. I think your father is right to be cautious, but there is a line, if you know what I mean." He nodded.
"Yeah, I know. He was better before the war started, but now he's gone all control-freak on me. He won't let me do anything."
"Look, I know you're angry, but I think you should just talk to him. Tell him that you understand he's trying to keep you safe, but that, in a pinch, you can take care of yourself. Just...try and reach an agreement or something, okay? Make him understand that you're not angry at him, just his choices. Does that make sense?"
It really did, and Hunter could feel his anger at his father draining away until he was almost wondering what had riled him up in the first place. He blinked in surprise at his sudden mood swing, and then he grinned.
"Ever thought of becoming a therapist?" Tacey laughed. Hunter cringed as his mother's voice cut through the calm of the day, calling him back inside. He groaned, and Tacey sniggered.
"Go on, Hunter. It's time to be a man."
"Yeah, yeah, I know. Bye, Tacey. And thanks." He grinned as he got to his feet and turned to walk away, but then he stopped.
"Hey, Tacey? You still there?"
"Yep. Something up?"
"N-no, I was just wondering if...maybe, you'd like to..."
"I'd like to...?" She prompted, and Hunter's face flushed deep crimson. It didn't matter that she couldn't see him, but he was embarrassed nonetheless.
"Would you, maybe...liketocomebackhereagaintomorrow?" He said quickly, and Tacey was silent for moment before she replied, "Sure thing. See you tomorrow, Hunter." He blinked, and then smiled.
"Yeah, see you tomorrow."
And there you have it. Another chapter done, and we're already getting into the plot. Exciting :D. Well, I don't actually have much to say today, so I think I'll end this here. Anyway, R&R if you liked it, and I hope I'll see you again :P
