A/N: Hmm…I'm sorry if this chapter seems a bit boring, but I was kinda out of it when I wrote it. So, yea, I'm glad all of you liked the last chapter, because I did too! Anyhoo, onto the story!
I was sleeping away peacefully as the thunder storm went on outside. It wasn't until I heard my door fly open, and the lights flood into my room that I shot up in bed. I saw a flash of blue, and I felt something jump on my bed. "Wha-!" I mumbled as whatever it was that had jumped on my bed hugged me. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and let my vision focus onto the figure hugging me. "Ienzo?"
Ienzo said nothing, and just hugged me tighter, burying his face into my shirt, shaking a little bit. "Ienzo, what's the matter?"
"I had a bad dream, and the thunder was scaring me." He mumbled as he held e close to him. I smiled a little, hugging him to me, and gently running a hand through his hair.
"You wanna tell me what happened in your dream?" I mumbled to him as I held him, rubbing soothing circles on his back.
"You left me…along with everyone else. But, I was most sad when you left. I tried to grab you, but I couldn't reach. And…there were monsters…these monsters…they took you from me." He sniffled.
"Shhhh….Look at me." he looked up at me with tears in his eyes. I instinctively reached my hand out and wiped them away. "I'm not going anywhere, I promise. I promised that I would take care of you, no matter what, and I intend to keep that promise."
"Really?"
I smiled at him. "Really."
"Can I sleep with you tonight?" He asked me, and I couldn't help giggle at him when he yawned.
"Of course." I laid back down and he crawled in next to me, scooting closer so I could hold him.
"Can you sing me the lullaby?" He mumbled into the blankets.
I smiled, knowing what lullaby he was talking about.
"Come stop your crying, It will be all right
Just take my hand Hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here Don't you cry
For one so small,you seem so strong
My arms will hold you,keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be brokenI will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart,
always
Why can't they understand the way we feel
They just don't trustwhat they can't explain
I know we're different but,deep inside us
We're not that different at all And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other,to have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know When destiny calls you
You must be strongI may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on,Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart, always
Always"
I looked down and saw that he was asleep. I hugged him to me, and placed gentle kiss on his forehead. In all honesty, I loved Ienzo very much. I treated him as if he were my own child instead of as a younger sibling. Why? Well, to me, I felt as if he needed me to treat him as if I were his mother, so I did. Plus, I just did it out of instinct, which made it more easier.
Either way, I still loved him, whether I was his mom or not.
"So, what are we going to do at the park exactly?" I asked Lea as we walked down the streets towards the park.
"Me and Isa are gonna practice our fighting skills today!"
Ah, yes. Lea and Isa have big plans for the future. They wanna become guards for the castle. And to do that, they have to be able to fight. But, they cant join yet because of their age. They've asked me to always put in a good word to grandpa, but unfortunately, he isn't in charge of picking guards, except for head guards. The head guards are the ones that actually pick people for the job. But, Lea and Isa still believe they have a chance, so I let them.
"And you're dragging me along to watch because….?" I waved a hand in the air, trying to think of why I would have to sit around watch Lea and Isa.
"Because Isa cheats, and you and I both know it!" Lea explained to me as we continued our walk to the park.
Another important fact: Lea thinks that every time Isa wins, which is quite often mind you, he thinks it's because Isa cheated. So, in order to prove his theory, Lea makes me watch their matches. Isa doesn't cheat. He wins fair and square. Lea just doesn't really like the fact that he has to admit that Isa is a little stronger than him. I mean, Isa uses a giant stick thing, while Lea uses those Frisbees that have really creepy faces on them. Which weapon seems stronger: Frisbees or the stick? My point exactly.
Now, do I have a little weapon. My fists and wooden sword, and I'm planning to learn to use magic pretty soon. I punch really hard, just ask Lea.
After both had taken a stand opposite from each other, Lea looked over at me. "Referee, give us the rules!"
With a loud sigh, I walked over to the middle of the playground. "3 rounds. No hitting in the face, or giving each other internal and external bleeding. Loser buys us all ice-cream. Oh, and no being a sore loser, Lea." I added the last part in, sending a look over at the red-head, who just grinned sheepishly. "Ready, set…BEGIN!"
I watched as the two went back and fort, hitting each other, and I couldn't help but wince each time. Amazingly, Lea was winning for a change. I cheered back and forth between the two.
"GO LEA! C'mon Isa! YEA! GOOOO!"
In the end, Lea came out victorious, meaning Isa was buying us all ice-cream.
"Yea! I won! Whoo! I actually won!" Lea shouted happily, jumping up and down. I couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
I walked over to Isa and gave him a happy smile.
"You did really well, even though you may not have won this time. You both are getting stronger."
Isa smiled at me before making his way over to Lea, me right behind. He stopped when he was standing in front of Lea. He stuck his hand out for Lea to shake, and of course, Lea did. I smiled at the sight.
Instead of being a sore loser, Lea was a good winner for a change.
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