Well! This is the final chapter. I've had a great time writing this, especially since I finished the story the day I posted chapter 2. I hope you all enjoy!
P.S. The song Fatch sings here was writtin by the by the amazing SamWolf NightLover! You should all read her work, it really IS amazing! ;D
Casper followed Thatch quietly to the Ramirez house, not sure what he should be expecting. Fatch had said to come here, but the ghost was still pondering why the prince would need HIM here. After all, he didn't THINK there would be a reason for him being here. Unless Fatch wanted Casper to pay in any way for making him go stir crazy. Which, knowing his friend, wouldn't surprise him.
As they reached the door, Thatch pulled out the house key from his pocket and began to head inside, Casper walking through the door as it closed. After all, he hadn't needed to wait for the door to open in the first place.
To the duos amazement, the entire Ramirez family and Moon were sitting in the living room, Fatch in the front of the room with his guitar in his hands. And that's when they realized he was going to perform. But with what song, they wondered? They didn't THINK he had written a song...
The prince nodded their way, gesturing for them to sit. The two did so without arguement, sitting right next to Fatima. Fatima actually looked a great deal different now. She was wearing a white, sleeveless top torn at the bottom, a black belt with a silver star in the front, light blue baggy jeans and black shoes. Her black hair was now pulled into an up ponytail, held together by a frilly silver bow, while her bangs flowed gracefully down her front. She looked quite beautiful really.
Turning their attention back over to Fatch, they found the prince smiling brightly, clearing his throat a bit.
" Thanks for gathering in here so quickly everyone. "
The prince said warmly.
" As I said I would, I have prepared a song for you all. And I would actually like it if Thatch and Casper paid close attention to it. "
The ghost and the vampire looked at each other in confusion, wondering what the vampire had up his sleeves right now. What did the prince have planned? Why did he want them to pay such close attention?
" I hope you like it. "
Slowly lowering his hand and eyes to the guitar, Fatch lightly began to strum, looking like he was enjoying how beautifully the notes flowed. The sound was pleasing to the ear... rock definitely, but still now blasting. And then... he began to sing.
'' Used to be, trapped... Used to be, cold... Ohhh, so cold... So cold. ''
Casper tilted his head slightly, intrigued by thees first few lyrics. They seemed to be describing the prince himself.
'' No light, no warmth, and no... Love. Nothing
except for the cold and cruel, darkness. Struggling
through it all, all the hate, sadness and pain. Till you
reach that breaking point, where you can never seem to escape.
Escape!... The unloving despicable darkness... ''
Thatch couldn't help but notice how this linked to the others past. How horrible he'd had it, and how he'd slipped close to the edge. He was actually explaining how he'd felt then... something of which he hardly ever did.
'' Thought there was no more hope left, no light
in this cold-hearted, unforgiving world. Till two unlikely,
oh ever so... Small lights, came into my little dark-unhappy
world, and showed me the way... The way to escape. Escape! Escape... That
lifeless world. ''
' Two small lights... ' The two thought simultaneously. ' Two small lights... is it... is it possible he means me and...? ' Looking at each other briefly, the children instantly knew they were thinking the same thing. That they pondered the meaning behind Fatch's lyrics. If he meant them, and that the small lights were them... was he... was he trying to tell them he was thankful he knew them? That he'd still be in that life if it weren't for them? That must be it... that must be why he invited Casper... unknowingly, the children began to tear up a little, listening more intensively.
'' Oooohhh, where I wanted someone to hold me, to let me pour out my feelings. To
let out all my troubles, and to feel a little wanted. Like I do have a meaning... In this, life.
And back when I thought happiness had limits, there's always a new door open! Sooooo...
Thank you... I wanna say "Thank you so truly much!" To them two, ever, oh so very... Smalll... Lights. ''
As Fatch hit his last note, last cord, the room began to applaud, Casper and Thatch springing up and rushing over to the prince, locking him in a tight hug. They also couldn't see it, but Fatch was tearing up a bit as well. After all... he'd meant every word of what he said. He owed them so much... and he was more than happy to thank them through a song.
Awww... this made me smile the whole time I was writing it. I hope it made some of you smile too. :')
