CHAPTER 9: IT'S NOT GOOD-BYE
Someone entered Erika's room. It was Belmont. Erika was a bit ashamed of everything that had just happened, so she closed her eyes and pretended she was asleep. Belmont didn't notice, as his eyes weren't used to the dark when he entered. He sat on a chair next to Erika's bed.
-I'm sorry- he said- everything that happened to you today was my fault. I'm sorry. That was all my fault...-he said, covering his face with his hands.
-It wasn't- Erika told him in a soft, low voice- you know it. Don't keep torturing yourself. I don't blame you- she smiled.
-But I...- he started, but saying, but couldn't continue anymore, as (for the first time ever) a silver tear scaped from one of his eyes and fell on Erika's hand- I'm sorry. I'm not supposed to cry. I was very worried and scared...- but Erika sat on her bed and put a finger on Belmont's lips to make him stop talking.
-Everything's okay now- she said. Belmont sat on Erika's bed. Erika put her arms around his shoulders, as Belmont took her chin with one hand, and her waist with the other.
-It's true- Belmont said.
-What's true?- Erika asked.
-That you don't know what you have until you nearly loose it- he aswered.
Their faces were getting closer and closer, until their lips touched. As they kissed, tears of joy were running on each face. When they finally broke apart, the door opened. It was Ikki.
-Hi. You okay?- Ikki asked.
-Yeah- Erika said, drying her face with her sleeve- Thanks to you two-.
-You're welcome. Belmont, you and me make a great team. Pity you're not from Japan- Ikki said. They shock hands (now sincerily) and smiled at each other.
-Erika, we got loads of help, from your bro and sis- Ikki said.
Stephie came in.
-All right boys, sorry to interrupt, but this young lady needs to sleep a little. You can talk tomorrow-.
Ikki said good-bye and left. Belmont gave her a quick good-bye kiss on the mouth when Stephie was not watching, as she was busy talking to Ikki. Then Belmont remembered.
-Erika- he said- about your brother...-
-Oh, right, em, Belmont, it has been a pleasure to meet you- she said.
-What...- he started, but Stephie pulled him out and closed the door.
Steve was standing near the door, his arms crossed and looking very upset. Belmont had no choice but to pass near him. Then Steve pushed Belmont against the wall with one hand.
-I thought I told you to take good care of my sister- he said. Belmont swallowed, as Steve continued- I just wanted to... thank you- he smiled and let him go- I was just kidding, I know she can take care of herself, but I just like to scare boys who get near her-.
They shook hands too. After that, Belmont went to Koji's mansion. As he was getting in bed, he thought: 'everything's okay at last'.
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The next days were a lot more NORMAL. No Phantom robbos, no kidnaps, no robattles (well, just a few)...
Erika got out of the hospital as the doctor could see she was okay. Belmont went to her house almost every day, to take her to have an ice cream or to watch a soccer match (Abby: by the way, Koji was happy and behaving okay...)
The Soccer World Cup lasted about a month (team Iceland had won 3° place), the best month in Erika's life. After that, Erika began to feel depressed, as Belmont was going home really soon with his dad.
The night before Belmont had to go back to Iceland, he went to her house, gave her a letter and kissed her good-bye. It was a very sad kiss.
-Belmont- Erika said- don't go. You can stay here-.
-Erika- he answered- I have to go back. I don't belong here. You're the only reason I'm here-.
-But I don't want to say good bye- she said.
-It's not good bye- he said- I promise you-.
He hugged her, and that made her cry even more. When Belmont went home, Erika got to her room, threw the letter to the floor and threw herself to the bed. Loads of tears were flowing from her eyes. She cried until she fell asleep.
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The next morning, Erika woke up. She took the letter she had thrown the night before, but didn't read it, she just put it in her pocket. She went to the airport. She wanted to see him before...
She saw team Iceland and Belmont's dad getting on the plane. But no Belmont. 'He must be on the plane by now' she thought. Again, she couldn't keep her tears from flowing out as the plane started to move and gain height.
So Belmont was gone. Now. Forever...
She put her hand in her pocket and felt a paper. She took it out. Belmont's letter. She opened it. It only said: 'We will always be together now'.
-I don't understand- she whispered to herself- he's gone, maybe forever...-
-Don't cry, pretty girl- she heard a boy telling her- I can't see your sparky eyes...-
Erika dried her face with her sleeve. It couldn't be true...
Three boys were standing there. And she knew all of them. Heckla and Batona, and Belmont.
-But, but...the plane- she said- how...-
-I'm staying- Belmont said- I'm starting high school this year here. Heckla and Batona are staying too, as they want to study here.
-Why didn't you tell me?-
-I didn't know until yesterday morning. It was my dad's surprise to me- he answered smiling.
She couldn't believe it. Speachless, she just embraced Belmont, still crying, but now she was crying of joy. Heckla and Batona found Ikki and the others, and went to tell the news to everybody, leaving Belmont and Erika alone.
-Of all the people I've met, you're the one with the biggest heart, Erika. I love you...- he said.
They smiled at each other and kissed.
(Abby: The four tasks proved Belmont's love and Ikki's friendship to Erika. So, fairy tales say: '...and they lived happylly ever after'. But I say: they got into loads of trouble, laughs, and, of course, robattles, but they were happy).
THE END
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Okay guys, I know it was a little sappy (just a little...) but I'd like to thank you for reading my fic.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand remember: ERIKA AND BELMONT FOREVER!!!!
Abby L.
Someone entered Erika's room. It was Belmont. Erika was a bit ashamed of everything that had just happened, so she closed her eyes and pretended she was asleep. Belmont didn't notice, as his eyes weren't used to the dark when he entered. He sat on a chair next to Erika's bed.
-I'm sorry- he said- everything that happened to you today was my fault. I'm sorry. That was all my fault...-he said, covering his face with his hands.
-It wasn't- Erika told him in a soft, low voice- you know it. Don't keep torturing yourself. I don't blame you- she smiled.
-But I...- he started, but saying, but couldn't continue anymore, as (for the first time ever) a silver tear scaped from one of his eyes and fell on Erika's hand- I'm sorry. I'm not supposed to cry. I was very worried and scared...- but Erika sat on her bed and put a finger on Belmont's lips to make him stop talking.
-Everything's okay now- she said. Belmont sat on Erika's bed. Erika put her arms around his shoulders, as Belmont took her chin with one hand, and her waist with the other.
-It's true- Belmont said.
-What's true?- Erika asked.
-That you don't know what you have until you nearly loose it- he aswered.
Their faces were getting closer and closer, until their lips touched. As they kissed, tears of joy were running on each face. When they finally broke apart, the door opened. It was Ikki.
-Hi. You okay?- Ikki asked.
-Yeah- Erika said, drying her face with her sleeve- Thanks to you two-.
-You're welcome. Belmont, you and me make a great team. Pity you're not from Japan- Ikki said. They shock hands (now sincerily) and smiled at each other.
-Erika, we got loads of help, from your bro and sis- Ikki said.
Stephie came in.
-All right boys, sorry to interrupt, but this young lady needs to sleep a little. You can talk tomorrow-.
Ikki said good-bye and left. Belmont gave her a quick good-bye kiss on the mouth when Stephie was not watching, as she was busy talking to Ikki. Then Belmont remembered.
-Erika- he said- about your brother...-
-Oh, right, em, Belmont, it has been a pleasure to meet you- she said.
-What...- he started, but Stephie pulled him out and closed the door.
Steve was standing near the door, his arms crossed and looking very upset. Belmont had no choice but to pass near him. Then Steve pushed Belmont against the wall with one hand.
-I thought I told you to take good care of my sister- he said. Belmont swallowed, as Steve continued- I just wanted to... thank you- he smiled and let him go- I was just kidding, I know she can take care of herself, but I just like to scare boys who get near her-.
They shook hands too. After that, Belmont went to Koji's mansion. As he was getting in bed, he thought: 'everything's okay at last'.
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The next days were a lot more NORMAL. No Phantom robbos, no kidnaps, no robattles (well, just a few)...
Erika got out of the hospital as the doctor could see she was okay. Belmont went to her house almost every day, to take her to have an ice cream or to watch a soccer match (Abby: by the way, Koji was happy and behaving okay...)
The Soccer World Cup lasted about a month (team Iceland had won 3° place), the best month in Erika's life. After that, Erika began to feel depressed, as Belmont was going home really soon with his dad.
The night before Belmont had to go back to Iceland, he went to her house, gave her a letter and kissed her good-bye. It was a very sad kiss.
-Belmont- Erika said- don't go. You can stay here-.
-Erika- he answered- I have to go back. I don't belong here. You're the only reason I'm here-.
-But I don't want to say good bye- she said.
-It's not good bye- he said- I promise you-.
He hugged her, and that made her cry even more. When Belmont went home, Erika got to her room, threw the letter to the floor and threw herself to the bed. Loads of tears were flowing from her eyes. She cried until she fell asleep.
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The next morning, Erika woke up. She took the letter she had thrown the night before, but didn't read it, she just put it in her pocket. She went to the airport. She wanted to see him before...
She saw team Iceland and Belmont's dad getting on the plane. But no Belmont. 'He must be on the plane by now' she thought. Again, she couldn't keep her tears from flowing out as the plane started to move and gain height.
So Belmont was gone. Now. Forever...
She put her hand in her pocket and felt a paper. She took it out. Belmont's letter. She opened it. It only said: 'We will always be together now'.
-I don't understand- she whispered to herself- he's gone, maybe forever...-
-Don't cry, pretty girl- she heard a boy telling her- I can't see your sparky eyes...-
Erika dried her face with her sleeve. It couldn't be true...
Three boys were standing there. And she knew all of them. Heckla and Batona, and Belmont.
-But, but...the plane- she said- how...-
-I'm staying- Belmont said- I'm starting high school this year here. Heckla and Batona are staying too, as they want to study here.
-Why didn't you tell me?-
-I didn't know until yesterday morning. It was my dad's surprise to me- he answered smiling.
She couldn't believe it. Speachless, she just embraced Belmont, still crying, but now she was crying of joy. Heckla and Batona found Ikki and the others, and went to tell the news to everybody, leaving Belmont and Erika alone.
-Of all the people I've met, you're the one with the biggest heart, Erika. I love you...- he said.
They smiled at each other and kissed.
(Abby: The four tasks proved Belmont's love and Ikki's friendship to Erika. So, fairy tales say: '...and they lived happylly ever after'. But I say: they got into loads of trouble, laughs, and, of course, robattles, but they were happy).
THE END
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Okay guys, I know it was a little sappy (just a little...) but I'd like to thank you for reading my fic.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand remember: ERIKA AND BELMONT FOREVER!!!!
Abby L.
