Wherever You Are, Chapter Four
Chloé sat on her balcony chair, reminiscing once again. Her homework done, she had nothing to do but think about her past. The happiest days of her life had been spent running around Paris with the others, but her days as a superhero were long gone now. Chloé had lost so much that night. She had lost Ladybug, her idol and somehow her friend. She had lost Rena Rouge, her teammate and confidant. She had lost Chat Noir, the adorable flirt who now despised her. She had lost Pollen, the sassy yet sweet kwami that had been there for Chloé through all her hard times, superhero and otherwise. Chloé missed her friends, her second family. She missed them so much it hurt, but there wasn't much she could do about it. Sighing, Chloé fingered the haircomb that she used to complain about so much. Now she wouldn't give it up for the world.
Chloé sighed. Where was Pollen?
She had helped Chloé through so much. She had encouraged Chloé to apply for fashion school. She had helped her with her entrance piece. She had been there for Chloé, no matter what.
"Pollen," Chloé sighed, staring off into the distance. "Where are you? I miss you."
She pictured Pollen zipping up to her.
What are you doing, sitting here like this? She would have asked snippily. Go on a date! Have some fun!
"Why, Pollen?" Chloé asked the empty night. "You're gone. My best friend is gone."
So? You've been moping around long enough. Get a life, Chloé.
"I had a life. I had a great life with great friends who either hate me or are gone and the only one who I really thought I could count on is actually really truly gone."
You can still live, Chloé. You're young. Meet some new people. I'll always be here with you, even if I'm not physically right there.
"I don't know. My best friend… the only conversations I can have with you are fake. I can only imagine what you'd say. I love you, Pollen, and I will find you."
She sighed. This was her life now. Speaking into the empty night as if her best friend could really hear her. She could feel the tears well up in her eyes.
"I'll find you," she whispered again. "I love you, Pollen, and I'll find you, wherever you are."
AN:
WOW, I've been gone a LONG time. I'm sorry. I was working all summer and now school is starting again and I just completely forgot about all this. I hope to have the next installment out soon but with life, I can't guarantee anything. Love you guys!
-Astraea
