Chapter 2 of 'Once Upon A Time'
Better Days
By Flame Shadow
*I don't own Zoids. I never have and I never will! At that a bitch!!!! So read the story and enjoy! Reviews are more than welcome. See You On The Battle Field!*
The heart is a very complicated. It can love or hate simultaneously. The emotions it send through the body can overwhelm even the best of men. With all it is capable of doing, you would think it indestructible. Unfortunately that is not the case. Every now and then something happens that can break it in two. The pain is so intense you feel like you want to die.
If you are a coward, you will give into the temptation and end it all. Or you can decide to live through the pain. You can continue to exist and slowly you over come it. Things change about you though. You can never return fully to what and who you originally were. Part of you becomes hard and unfeeling. Your eyes, which were once filled with joy and hope, turn so dark that you no longer show emotion. Most people you knew wouldn't recognize you.
I figure that is how I must seem now. My heart has finally healed and now I deal with the consequences. It's been four years since I walked out on my former lover and his toy. In those years I simply traveled. Went from here to there just enjoying the view. I worked when I needed money and I made sure to keep in contact with certain people. Every now and then I dropped them a call or a letter just to let them know that I was still alive.
For the most part I have kept to myself. The only other company I had the whole time was Zeek. He stayed loyal to me through it all. During the nights when I couldn't stop from crying he took care of me. He knows more about me than any other person I suppose. The things we have gone through together have only strengthened our bond.
Of course I still have the Blade Liger! I would never have dreamed of ditching that zoid. The only difference now is that I had it painted black about three and half years ago. It looks sorta sharp if you ask me. You might think I did it for a new look but that is only half the truth. I mostly did it so no one would be able to find me. At the time I was not ready to be found.
That is not the case any more. I have decided after four years of traveling it is time to go home. I am a little nervous at what I will find. I'm not even sure if there is a place for me any more. I have been gone for so long, and I still haven't told any one why I left. Part of me thinks that I will not be welcome. The other part of me thinks that I am a fool for thinking such thoughts. They are my family and friends. They will forgive me. They always do.
It is time to face the reality I have been running from for so long. I have major explaining to do, so I better get on my way. I point the Liger in the right direction and take off. Looking out ahead of me all I can hope for is better days.
*I am not sure when the next chapter will be up. I am having some family problems right now, so I busy dealing with that. I hope you can be patient with me. I will get it up as soon as I have time. Thanks for your understanding. SEE YAH!*