Chapter 10: Run Along

Hey guys, my hand won't get any better, but I've managed to update a story. I know updating while my hand is hurt isn't okay, but I wanted to update so you guys won't wait. This chapter is just for you, and probably the most delayed chapter I've ever created. I worked on this chapter for around one week.

April 15

Everyone was in a room together to have a short conversation about something.

"I don't need her anymore! She's nothing to me, complete nothing to me!" Bloom shouted.

"We all don't need her! She didn't have a right just to do that—because when she just left there weren't any explanations or anything! She's stupid!" Sky says back.

"Come on guys, it's just that she's young! We can find another person—no need to fight or anything else. Besides, she's only seven—"Brandon says, trying to make the anger stop. But he got interrupted.

"No Brandon! We don't need her, so as you! She's nothing, and we don't need her!" Bloom shouted.

Brandon's P.O.V

It was the afternoon, and I was terribly depressed and bored. I missed Stella—it's been an awful long time since I haven't spent any time with her. You know, I miss her. Without her, is like a flower without soil, sunlight, and water. Without Stella, is like a kid losing his or her mother. Without her—I'm just nothing. I completed around fifty percent of the order, which leaves me half of a work to work on. Currently, I'm outside, sitting on the steps of my shop, carving an apple. I was peeling it with a lucky knife my father had given to me when I was about to leave. I think about it. I then remembered a flashback a while ago.

Flashback

I was getting ready to leave. Leaving my father and mother alone will just make them sad, but it's my choice. I want to leave—to be free from everything. I was sixteen then. I packed my bags and turned them into the carriage. Mother and Father said that they'll just watch me leave; after all they run a huge business in my town. I live in Eraklyon, the realm of Luxury and Suite. Unfortunately, poor people just work in suite places.

Solaria is the realm of beauty and sun, Melody is the realm of music and freedom, while Andros is the realm of view and organization. Okay, I'll list the other three before I can continue. Zenith is the realm of inventions and smart, Linphea is the realm of agriculture and cultural ceremonies, and Domino is the realm of laws.

I place my other bags on the carriage. A brown stead was going to lead the way, and someone who is from Magix will bring me there. Yes, I've saved a lot of gold just for this. Leaving parents at such a young age isn't fine for parents like yours, but my parents trust me real much. They know what I'm doing. They're my parents.

I was about to go on the carriage, but my father had come to me. I turned around to see him, and he just smiled at me. It was my father obviously—Erendor. "Oh my son, you are leaving already. You know that you're mother is crying a river of tears, don't you Brandon?"

I grinned at him. He always uses similes and metaphors. I tried to be like him, but it's not working. "Yes, my mother. A mother like mine is a mother who will always support me." Well, I don't think that's a good simile. Do you think it is?

"Before you go Brandon, I want to give you something." He says. I wonder what it is. He opens my large hands, and smiles at me. I just looked down, seeing his white hair just a little bit. He gets something from his pocket, and places it on my hands. It was a—dagger or a switchblade or something.

"Father…what is this?" I asked curiously. Seriously guys, I don't know what is this.

"This is an important thing you should always keep with you." He says. "This is a small knife that you will be using whenever you miss someone—or when you need it for safety. Just use it when you miss someone who you love, like your parents for instance."

"I'll use this all the time. Don't worry father, you know me very well. I am a profound son, and I know what I'll be doing." I say. He smiles at me and my mother comes. I could see tiny drips running through her face. I came up to her, and wiped the tears away.

"Bran…Brandon, my son, leaving already. You know how much I'll be missing you, don't you Brandon?" he asked. I smiled and hugged her. My father joined us, and we did a family hug. A hug we didn't do since my graduation of elementary.

"Yes, I'll know that you'll miss me so much," I say, but it's time for me to go. "I have to go now. I'll see you next week!" I say. I ride on the carriage, and I waved goodbye to my parents. They waved back, while my mother was just hugging my father. A tear goes down on my face, and I turned around after we leave, you are now leaving the Realm of Luxury and Suite; Eraklyon.

End of Flashback

I looked down now. I'm holding a knife, do I miss my parents…or do I miss Stella? I don't know. Does this mean…I'm in love? I've never been in love. If I'm in love, then I'm in love. I don't know what's it like for me to know I'm in love. I just don't know what to do! Is this bad or good? Somebody help me, I'm getting wild! Okay, sorry for acting crazy. It's just that, this isn't me you would know if you knew me better. After I'm done peeling the apple, I didn't know what to do with it. I wonder if Leo is still here. Of course, he isn't. But I decided to go back, to see if he's there. I went to the back, and look who that is; Leo.

I'm actually surprised. I thought he decided to run away. But he finally came. He sniffed my apple, and I chuckled. I gave it to him, and he crunched it like a mighty horse. I smiled, and I went on top of him. But I noticed something. It's a piece of paper on top of Leo. I slightly picked it up, and skimmed through it. Wait, I have to read the whole thing. That's mysterious, who would leave a note on top of Leo? Probably something mysterious is going on. Wait, it can probably leave clues about Stella! Wait; let me read through it—without skimming or anything.

Dear Brandon,

This letter is meant for you—not anyone else. I've escaped through the door, and Leo had come with me. I was tired from being alone a lot. I thought no one would save me—even you. You wouldn't come visit me, even though Bloom had said not to see me. It looks like…you've given up on your relationship. Let me tell you something Brandon.

I've been in love with you, but I have given up on my love for you. I don't think you're the right one for me anymore. Sorry, but my love for you—isn't true. I've escaped, out of the town. I don't know where I am now, I'm just free.

The last thing I can say to you is that I don't care if you tell anyone about this. I don't really care. You don't care for me, and that's true. A statement—a statement I've should have known a while ago. Sorry, once again.

Sincerely,

Stella

I dropped the piece of paper on the ground. So…Stella escaped because of me? How could I, how could I let this happen! It's my entire fault that this happened! I need to find Stella, and tell her how sorry I am for her! Well, it's partly Bloom's fault that this happened! It's all her fault, not mine! This wouldn't even happen if Bloom isn't that over-protected! I quickly went inside my shop, and wrote a note. I said, Gone out of shop for a while. Be back until I find what I'm finding. I placed it on the door, and went inside of my room. I've picked up the most valuable things I have.

My switchblade, the first ever sword I've made, water, food, and a picture of my parents. I've also brought a few extra coins in case I need it or anything. I only had around one hundred coins—which is plenty enough. I placed all of those things inside of my small bag, which I bring with me in case I travel or anything else. I quickly went out and I rode on Leo. I hope we can find Stella today. Because if I don't, she wouldn't want to see me—or her mind will be like this forever.

"Come on Leo, let's find Stella." After I said that, I reach complete speed.

Stella's P.O.V

I've made a contract with Ms. Faragonda. Yeah, I'm going to be trained as a fairy. For not that long though, it's because I want to return back with Bloom and the others. I don't think it's a good idea for me to leave without saying goodbye or anything. I bet they feel torn or something. As I was walking in the hallways, I've heard a sound. It's Bloom's voice! I quickly went to the door that had Bloom's voice, and peeked in.

"I don't need her anymore! She's nothing to me, complete nothing to me!" Bloom shouted. Who? Could it be me or something? I hope not.

"We all don't need her! She didn't have a right just to do that—because when she just left there weren't any explanations or anything! She's stupid!" another voice shouted, which is Sky—I think.

"Come on guys, it's just that she's young! We can find another person—no need to fight or anything else. Besides, she's only seven—"Another voice says, which is Brandon, I think. Wait, what are they saying? Are they talking about me?

"No Brandon! We don't need her, so as you! She's nothing, and we don't need her!" Bloom shouted. I feel tears going through my cheeks. Why…why don't they need me? Even Brandon…I love him!

I ran through the hallways. I didn't want to hear any more. I was sick of it. Now—I don't want to return. I better tell Ms. Faragonda or else they already prepared a ride for me to return home. I'm just…torn.

I hear a voice. I wonder what it is about.

"Ms. F, do you think he'll be okay? I mean, going here is pretty risky. I bet no other mortal can do that. Even what Digit says, no other mortal can—"

"Amore, I'm sure of it. By the way, before you left, that letter was pretty excellent. It was pretty dramatic and all. I'm proud of you, Amore."

"She's my bonded fairy. I know her a lot. And thank you very much Ms. F, I'm going to check on Stella now. I think she may be lost or—"

But before they can continue their conversation, I run. I'm sick of it. I've already heard another thing, and I don't want to hear any more. A sword was pierced through my heart, and I thought of it—no other love for me. Yes, no other love. I'm sick of it. Love is just—risky!

Now, period, no more love for me. I was still running, and I was almost out of this palace. I didn't hear any steps coming after me, which was surprising. Tears continue on my face, bur constantly, I bumped into someone. I fell into the ground, while I feel a warm touch onto my skin. I can't see...

But once my vision gets clear, I open my eyes clearly. I see—Brandon!

"Stella!" he shouted. He hugged me tight. That touch…I just can't. I'm out of love. I pushed him away, and he was just confused. "Stella, I've finally found you! But I was surprised it took me that—"

"Just stop! Stop I say, I don't want to hear anything! I'm sick of you and all of your words about me! Do you think you have the right to talk about me? No!" I shouted.

"What? What are you saying, Stella?" he asked. "I know you are mad at me because I wouldn't come and find you, but finally I did! I just wanted to tell you…"

"No! It was that you guys were talking about me! You said I was nothing and I was stupid! Do you think those words are true? No!" I shouted. More tears came down my face. Brandon tried to get closer to me, but I slapped him. I don't regret it.

"Stella! You stupid thing! You don't have a right to do that!" He's right. I'm a stupid thing.

I could see the pain in his face. He's getting mad at me. Wait…

But before I can say anything else, I fell to the ground. What I just saw, was Brandon lifting up his fist, and it was going under my chin. But what I've expect I was under the ground. I'm going to…

"Stella!" I heard Brandon cried. I just closed my eyes.

…Die.

Sorry Bloom lovers, it's just that I thought there should be an anti-Bloom chapter. Ugh, my hand is sore! Anyways, I hope you enjoy the chapter. I'll post on my other story if I have any news.