Hey everyone. Sorry it's been a rough week. I'll do my best to put in possibly two more chappies in. I think there's two. We past the sad part, then now...yep. We're having the last two chappies. :3 maybe one more for the great climax. We'll see.
Also, I'm putting in an extra song in this. I had a few, but this one is what she asked to put in. Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift. I hope it works well in the scenne I'm putting it in.
Amy trecked through the powdered snow looing back and forth doing her very best to find her cousin. She remembered what the vision was seeing him collapse by a larger tree. There were trees all over the entire forest, but to her, she didn't care. Her thoughts were only on finding him and getting him to safety. Philip was doing his best on tracking his elder master. He wasn't a good hound dog at all, but he tried his best to sniff his tracks carefully.
While Amy was thoroughly searching the entire forest left and right, Philip bobbed his head up and twitched his ears back and forth. He waisted no time in galloping over to a nearby spot. Amy held on tightly wondering what got him so riled up. She gripped the reins tightly watching the trees go by them fast. The snow got deeper as they go, but nothing stopped this stalion who had a mission that cannot be failed.
Jumping over a large bush easy to maneuver through, Amy finally pulled the ropes stopping the horse in his tracks. She looked around wondering if he lead her to him. Just as her luck began to brighten, only a few feet from her was her cousin slumped in the snow almost covered head to toe. She didn't waist any time in jumping off the horse and rushing to Rob's side. She quickly took him back to their house happy that Rob awoke from her hurried footsteps and able to walk. She lead him up the stone steps of their home leaving Philip in the front having him watch his owners leave in the warm house. The two didn't noticed a spy in front of their home covered in snow to disguise himself from being caught. He quickly got up shaking heavily from the cold, and scurried off town ready to start the plan.
"Ahhh..." a groan was heard from the forest green hedgehog having his eyes open to see nothing, but a blur.
Amy was right by his side where Rob is now laying in bed covered in a warm blanket over half his body and comfortable pajamaas. She held a damp rag and dabbed his forehead softly, "It's all right now, Rob." she said in a loving, gentle way, "I'm here.".
His eyes began to go back to normal seeing his cousin in front of him safe and sound with no scratches, or bruises on her, "Amy...your safe!" he exclaimed sitting up fast to wrap his arms around her.
She didn't refuse the embrace, but she did want him to rest just in case he was still hurt. Nonetheless, she returned the hug tighter, "I'm safe. Don't worry." she assured him smiling happily.
Rob pulled away and placed his hands on her cheek, "I've thought that you were hurt because of me. You were held captive and I've tried so hard to find and get you back.". Amy shook her head taking his hands and carefully lowering them down on his lap.
"It's ok. I'm just fine. He...he let me go.".
Rob's eyes widened in shock, "H-He let you go?! But he's a beast! He was terrible to you!". Amy nodded looking down.
"He was at first, but now...he kind to me. We started out as enemies, but then, he began to grow nice and gentle. After I saw...well...after I heard about you being trapped out in the snow, he released me. I couldn't believe it either, but it's true.".
The forest coated male stared at her amazed that the monster he met turned out to be a soft beast. He was very thankful that he let her go, but something about her voice was telling him that she actually...misses him.
A soft shuffle of fabric was heard moving a little on the floor. Amy and Rob turned to the side to see a large dufflebag sitting up straight on the wall that was on Philip before she left. She thought it was a gift from the servants after she was very kind to them, but why was it moving? "What in the world?" Amy spoke quietly.
"Be careful..." Rob said placing a protective arm in front of her.
Suddenly, the dufflebag tumbled to the floor breaking open the lid to have a small head pop out. Both hedgehogs gasped to see Cream in front of them watching her wiggling out the bag she somehow fit in, "Cream?!" Amy shouted.
The child rabbit looked up seeing her hiding spot was a fail and was caught, "...um...hello, miss Amy." she smiled weakly.
Amy got up from her seat and rushed towards her side helping her out of the bag, "How did you follow me? Where you in that bag the whole time?" she asked helping her up.
Cream pulled away and hugged herself from behind rocking back and forth on her heels and toes, "Well..." she started looking away shamefully, "I was sad to hear that you were leaving...I wanted to ask, but I thought I could come with you.".
"But how were you able to come? The curse?" Amy asked still astonished.
"I thought they told you. I'm too young to have the curse on me. So I was able to leave.".
The rose female knelt down so she was the right height for her, "What about your mother? Does she know?" Cream shook her head having her sigh and shak her head herself, "I see...well, I'm glad your safe.".
Cream looked up to see a kind smile on her face again. She smiled back and hugged around her shoulders. Amy returned the hug happily, but was still a bit disapointed she stowed away to follow her. Rob smiled at the two happy to know that the little one was safe. He remembered her from the beginning when she was hiding behing the elder rabbit looking all adorable to him.
She pulled away and fluffed her dress before asking, "Miss Amy, why did you leave? Do you not like us anymore...?" she held a saddened look to her features.
Feeling sad, herself, Amy sighed again and shook her head, "I'm sorry, Cream, but I had to. My cousin was left out in the snow, I could never leave him hurt. But I do love you and all the others." she smiled cupping the young bunny's chin raising her head up to meet her eyes.
Rob carefully climbed out of bed stepping down to the cold wooden floorboards, "Now now, young lady." he said calmly walking over to her and knelt down next to Amy, "There's nothing to be sad about. I'm glad I get to meet you again.".
Cream, still feeling a bit nervous of him, smiled him and nodded, "Thank you, mister Rob." she said in a small voice.
He chuckled hearing the usual childish nervous talk. He patted her head, then stood up slowly, "Well, Cream, why don't I brighten you up with a small story. Amy always loved a good fairytale." he smiled at his cousin.
Amy blushed a bit feeling a little embarrassed, but smiled back. Cream, however, had a bright grin on her face, "I would love that! Thank you!" she happily chirped practically bouncing in place.
Amy giggled quietly getting up herself and started to walk out the room leaving the two alone. She heard the bed being moved from both getting on it, and the start of him saying 'Once upon a time'. She knew Cream loved stories. Vanilla had told her about several she's made for her. Rob had many which left Amy to sleep soundly with pleasant dreams. But not the brightest and happiest fairytale could cheer her up now.
Moving down the hall to her room, Amy couldn't help, but feel completely sad and guilty. She shoud feel happy now that she was back with Rob and he is safe from the cold, but still, she wanted something back. She wanted 'someone' back. Amy walked in her room that was kept tidy when she left to the castle. Her bed was made with the quilt Rob had given her after her own mother made for her, the night stand with her book she couldn't stop reading, the wardrobe of all her dresses she wore, but non of them were ever so stonishing as the ones she wore at the castle, and lastly was a small shelf full of books she's read all her life, but she missed that wonderful library Shadow had given her.
I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Amy walked around her room seeing all the corners, and walls of what used to be her room, but felt like a jail cell. She loved her home here, and loved her room, but she missed the castle greatly, and wished to be back in her other room where her friends, Kataline, Mari Lynn, and Starr were and Vanilla, who would come in for tea, or any good talking to.
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Back at the castle, Shadow was still in his room still clothed, but without his tux on, and fur and quills back to being pointy and scruff. He stood next to his rose that had only two petals left. His time was running out very quickly, but he didn't care. All he wanted was to have the love of his life happy. He hoped that she found her cousin and was back home where she really belonged with him. Shadow looked up out the open balcony window to see the snow lightly blow down to the ground below. He felt his heart rip to pieces and fly away with the flakes. Shadow held the glass case tightly rubbing it gently remembering only Amy's smiling and loving face.
Don't you dare look out your window
Darling, everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone, gone
Amy opened the window feeling the cold gentle night wind blow through to get inside. Her pony tail blew slightly as she gazed up to the moon wondering if Shadow was looking at the same moon with her.
Sure enough, he was.
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Ooh, ooh, ahh, ahh
Ooh, ooh, ahh, ahh
Amy felt a small tear slowly releasing it's grasp on her eye and fall down her cheek and off landing on the flat piece of wood of the window. Not wanting to wipe it away, Amy continued to stare at the bright, white gem feeling few tears daring to escape like the last one.
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Shadow felt tears in his eyes, but held them in as long as he could. He never cried, he didn't want to, but this time was the hardest he ever fought. And he was losing the war terribly. Looking down at the wilted rose watching the second to last petal pluck off the rose and slowly floated down to the bottom where the rest of his hopes and dreams were.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...
Sighing to herself, Amy slowly stood up and leaned forward grabbing the double doors to the window and pulling back to shut it. She locked it tightly, then gripped the curtains ready to close them, but not before taking one last glance to the moon watching it slowly raise itself higher and higher each second. Finally wiping her tears away with her sleeve, Amy lowered her head, then closed the curtains and finally walk away.