Sort of drawing a blank for this chapter so, here's to hoping it isn't just a filler. You know... hope it turns out ok.
Anyway. Please enjoy~!
Dean hurried out of the house the next day, flapping his wings slowly yet heavily as he headed to Tanya's house. Jake was going to meet them at the lake. He was working his wings to help build up some strength in them. Again, he only recently discovered he even had wings. Naturally they weren't very strong, so, maybe if he worked them enough they would get stronger. Help him with performing the Sonic Boom. Maybe more strength would help with speed in the long run.
As he neared the Blackwood house, he started to wonder how Tanya's mother was doing. He had just realized that the last time he saw her or Tanya was about 7 years ago when he was 11. Being 18 now, almost 19... he had no idea how Gwendolyn was doing, let alone Tanya. He needed to go to their house more often than he did. He wanted to keep his eye on both of them. Help them however he could. He never said it but, he always worried about them, even back as a kid. He worried they might not make enough money to get by... maybe now that his income didn't immediately go to his parents, he could help them should they need anything.
The shadow bat knocked on the door, waiting for the reply to come. Wondering which of them would answer the door. And thankfully he didn't have to wait long as Tanya's mother answered the door. Gwendolyn Blackwood herself. He older vampire was truly an elegant one~ she had very long, straight black hair that reached her thigh while her bangs were swept to the right, leaving her crimson eyes and black eyeshadow visible to the world. She wore a deep, Midnight blue sleeveless gown with an even deeper blue shawl around her shoulders, clipped with a golden button. She even wore light grey gloves, studded diamond earrings and a golden belt that complimented her whole attire~ truly. This woman was the picture of sophistication~
Gwendolyn was smiling a bit wearily to him, looking to be rather tired. She didn't look to be sleeping well as of late. Due to what time of year this was no doubt... nonetheless, she was still trying to seem upbeat and cheery. Welcoming... this woman was truly strong~
" Why hello Dean! My word, you've gotten so tall and handsome~ "
Dean couldn't help but blush a bit to this here, having totally forgotten that Gwendolyn liked to compliment him and his looks. He really wasn't used to it...
" H-hello Miss Blackwood. It's good to see you again~ "
" Here to see Tanya I take it? "
'' W-well yeah. I-I'm mean, if it's ok of course. If she's busy, I- "
" Now now Dean. No need to be shy, I already knew you were here to see her. Why else would you be here? And with your lovely wings out~ "
To her teasing, not only did he feel embarrassed to the point of folding his wings up behind him, but he also felt rather bad too. Gwendolyn had always treated him so kindly... she made it sound like he never came by to even say hi to her, but only to Tanya... he meant what he thought earlier. About wanting to help her financially if he could...
" M-miss Blackwood, I- "
" Shush mister. "
Gwendolyn says warmly, gently placing her hand over his lips.
" I'm only teasing you sweetie. I know I'm just the mom to your best friend, it's not the same kind of friendship. I know you care about me too hun. Just promise one day when you are free to stop by, so I can make us all some tea. I would really like to see how things have been for you after all these years~ "
Dean smiled softly to this; Gwendolyn hadn't changed a bit. If anything, she seemed to be more upbeat than she was in the past...~ The woman soon held her arms out for him, Dean smiling brighter and coming closer to her, bringing her into a warm embrace~ he missed her too... someday soon, he'd have to go visit the Moralez family too...~
" Hey Tanya. Dean is here to see you pumpkin~ "
Tanya jumped mildly to hearing her mothers voice, looking up and finding her standing in the doorway. Closing up her book and standing up off her bed. As much as she wanted to go see Dean, help train him even more with his wings and hopefully get him to master the Sonic Boom... she also really didn't want to leave her mother alone either. Today was the exact anniversary of what happened to her... her mom always tried to assure her that it was a happy day for her now because she was blessed with Tanya from it... Tanya knew it still hurt her when this day came around. Something like that was hard to see in a positive light...
" Oh mom... I-I can always hang out with him tomorrow. Me and you, we could go out shopping! You could chose another new outfit for me even~! "
Gwendolyn started to giggle to this here, coming over and hugging her daughter. Her hold a bit weak though...
" Oh Tanya sweetie... now don't you be worrying about me. I can safely promise you I'll be alright. You go out and have some fun with your friend~ You and I both know he is an impatient one~ "
Tanya giggled a bit to her mothers wording, knowing how right she was about Dean not liking to wait. Soon looking up to her, saying gently.
" Mom... I, I don't want you to be alone today... "
" Its alright honey, I promise you. I don't want you to sit at home when the man of your dreams is literally at the door~ "
" M-mom! "
Tanya squeaked, blushing brightly as her mom started to laugh lightly.
" Really honey. Go have fun~ "
At last the angel bat gave in to her mothers request, smiling and hugging her tightly. Truly... her mother was the most amazing woman she had ever known. She was so strong and kind, and she truly adored her so much...~ slowly she moved back and grabbed her coat, hurrying down to catch up with Dean. Gwendolyn slowly following her downstairs, just as they left the house.
The woman watched them go from the window before turning and facing the far wall. She was left alone now...
She didn't regret having Tanya go out with Dean there, but... she really was starting to feel alone now. She never liked being alone... especially on this day. But she wouldn't force her sweet baby to stay on a day where she was depressing even to herself... looking down at her hands, she pulled off her right glove, staring at her hand. Her whole hand and lower arm... was pitch black. Like charcoal... which was why she would wear the gloves. She didn't know why her arms were stained black, but it was something it common so, she feared it might be something bad. Especially since the doctors couldn't explain it either...
At least the color was good for something. It would hide the wounds on her arms perfectly...
Aww. I always feel bad for Gwendolyn... her story is a bit harder Than some of the other characters.
Hope the chapter was at least alright~
