Of Blood and Snow
Of Blood and Snow
I'm bored. It is why I will now write this story. And since I am bored, it may prove to be a really bad chapter.
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Of Blood and Snow
Fourth Chapter: To Feel for Her
Knuckles' point of view…
Now that was something I was not used to.
A house.
Rouge's house was a nice, warm and cosy place. I already felt at ease. Since it was pretty far away from the nearest city, it was silent and calm. Since trees also surrounded it, I kind of felt at home. I almost hoped to be able to stay here for a while. When Rouge told me that she wanted to bring me at her house, I felt reluctant at first. I was sure that she would be living in the middle of the city, in some apartment in a noisy shopping district. I was obviously wrong.
Rouge entrusted me with her house. I carefully started to explore. I noticed that there was only one bedroom. The walls were purple, a shade that reminded me of dusk. The kitchen and the living room were side by side, as if it was all one big room. There was also a bathroom in shades of blue, which probably were supposed to remind us of the sea. There was also a basement with brick walls, where I decided to put the Master Emerald. I went upstairs, wanting to find a place where I could sleep.
- … I can't just sleep in her bed, right?, I wondered to myself.
I decided to sleep on the carpet in front of the door. I curled up on the carpet, closing my eyes. Yes, it was a pretty good place where I could spend the night.
The sound of the wind was kind of soothing. I could feel my mind drifting away as I was almost asleep. I could almost see the dreams forming in my head. But it all disappeared when the door opened and when Rouge almost stepped on me.
- Knuckles?! What the hell are you doing?
I jumped on my feet, startled.
- What? Oh, uh… I thought it was a nice place where I could sleep.
She laughed softly.
- I will not let you sleep on the floor, silly! You can sleep in my couch, or in my bed, or…
I looked at the bags she was carrying.
- You… Bought those things, right?
- Of course. I did not steal them.
She went past me and put the bags on the small circular table.
- I bought food for you. I know you like to eat vegetables and fruits.
That was really nice of her. I did not think she would go through the trouble of buying food for me. I was a guest; it would have been rude of me to criticize.
We went to sleep early. Even though I was not tired at all, Rouge was, and I could understand. Her life was in danger and she did tiresome things. She needed rest.
- You can't sleep in front of my door, she said. I would really like it if you slept in my room.
I blushed, hoping she would not notice.
- I-I can't do that. I mean you are a girl…
- You do not have to sleep in my bed. If you like carpets so much, you may sleep at the end of my bed.
That was slightly reassuring. It was not about whether I liked carpets or not. She probably knew that she could not sleep with a boy and she wanted to tease me a bit, or maybe she did not like the idea of me sleeping on the floor. I still decided to do as I was told and I lay on the floor near her bed. I stayed still, waiting for her to fall asleep. I could hear her calm and rhythmic breath, soft and quiet.
I thought about it, and I noticed something was wrong. She could die any moment, how could she manage to sleep so soundly? Maybe she really liked my presence by her side. Maybe she knew she could trust me while she was sleeping, hoping that I would stay up to stand guard.
Still, something was wrong…
The people who attacked me as I was guarding the Master Emerald looked like assassins. If I had nothing to do with Rouge, why would they try to do me harm?
I was confused. Maybe Rouge was…
No. It was not the time to let paranoia get to me. Rouge was in danger, I had to protect her, and it had absolutely nothing to do with me.
Then again, why would she ask me help…?
- Okay, that's it, I whispered to myself.
I shook my head and I got up. I needed to think about something else. I looked at Rouge. She seemed peaceful. I did not know if it was right or not but I decided to go out for a little walk. Of course, I would not wander really far from the house; I still wanted to be able to protect her if I had to. I quietly left, heading for the trees.
It was cold, really cold. But it helped me not to think about Rouge. I liked to be worried about my poor little self. Could I freeze to death? Was I foolish enough to try?
Definitely not. I was still a guardian.
I still had to protect the Emerald. And something else.
No, no… Do not think about her… Stop worrying… Soon, this crazy story will be over, and you will be secluded by your lonesome on your Island again…
The snow is white… Pure… Beautiful… Just like…
Oh no! You thought about her, didn't you?
The thought of Rouge crept her way through your mind despite all your efforts to keep her away, didn't it?
What right do you have to be happy with this girl? You were put on this Earth to grieve, to protect the Emerald and uphold your burden. You were not meant to do this, to be worried about her, to be concerned, to be beside her, to take care of her, to listen to her…
…To feel for her…
What am I to do?
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Okay, I know it was not a really good chapter, but feel free to comment if you like. I am sure there are a lot of mistakes in this story, and I apologize.