The Yoshis set up camp and built a little fire. Nat, Yoshiko, and Nobi went to retrieve firewood, and a few logs to sit on. Nobi, being as clumsy as he is, tripped and the wood went flying and rolling away. He soon recovered and went to pick up the stray sticks.
Yoshida's new friends seem to care about her very much, and already accepted her as part of their family, even if they just met. As they were setting up, they talked a bit, and Yoshida got to know the other Yoshis.
They were finally settled.
"So, Yoshida, how about you? Tell us about yourself." Sashi said.
"Well, there really isn't much to tell. Besides, I rather not talk about it." Yoshida said looking down at the fire.
"We all know part of your story. But we would like to know more! We know you must be hurting inside, and we are here to set you free from that! So if you ever want to talk about it, let one of us know. We are here for you!" Yoshiko said.
"Yeah! We love you!" Nobi added.
"Love me?" Yoshida asked.
"Yeah! You know, love!"
"What is that?" Yoshida asked curiously.
"I know you been through a lot, but there are people out there who do love you, such as us." Nat said, not understanding her question, thinking she was being sarcastic.
"No no. What IS love?" Yoshida asked. The other Yoshis looked at each other.
"Well, Yashi, love is a feeling you get when you are around people who are special to you. It is a really good feeling. It is usually expressed with a hug or kiss, depending,, or by caring for someone else. It is not very easy to explain, but you will feel it sometime soon." Summer responded. She leaned over and gave Yoshida a hug to demonstrate. When she let go, Yoshida's eyes became all teary, and she began to cry with a hug smile on her face.
"That was the best feeling I ever had Thanks guys! I love you too!" Yoshida said happily. The other Yoshis smiled with her.
***
Sir ran frantically around the house gathering things for the next morning. Erick just watched him dumbfounded.
"Uh Dad. I know I said she may never come back, but it has only been ONE day! I could be proven wrong! Do you think it is necessary to give her this short of time?" Erick asked. He wanted her back just as much as Sir did, but he thought that she should be given the chance of seeing the real world, and how harsh it is for a Yoshi belonging to the koopas.
"You are right! What if that symbol is helping her instead of making it difficult, and what if not, and they really do kill her? Then we are out of a servant, and I am not planning on housing another Yoshi. That was too much work! I have to get her back before something too good, or too drastic happens! I will find her tomorrow!" Sir said still running around. Erick rolled his eyes.
"Whatever you say, father dearest." Erick said making a face.
***
"What made you first think of coming to this island?" Nat asked Yoshida.
"Well, I remember this one time when I was about four. I was outside playing with my dogs, and I heard music playing. It was dark, I think, and there was this little fire going and a party." Yoshida began.
"Ah, the annual Yoshi Festival!" Yoshiko said.
"Yeah. Well, that's when I started getting interested. One reason being that I realized I was like you guys and not like my other "parents". That's when Sir began limiting me. I had a bit more freedom till that night. He wouldn't let me out of the house again, unless it was to get something. I did over hear him from time to time about how his plan of making me an evil Yoshi wasn't working. Then things got rough after that. I guess because I became more demanding of answers to questions I had about this place, he was getting upset. He then realized his "plan" wasn't worth continuing that he turned to "plan B" and use me for anything under the sun.
"That's when I started wanting to come here. I couldn't handle being down the basement, or behind those bars in my room anymore. I didn't want to be in pain anymore, or being beaten or stuck with things. I was tired living in fear, thinking that every time he walked up the stairs, I was a goner. He wouldn't tell me about my real family. He kept saying that he was the only family I had, and that I should be grateful that he didn't kill me like he did any other Yoshi.
"Then today, I was talking to my stuffed animal about how I was going to break free of that place, and Sir over heard me. He then challenged me to leave. He said that I wouldn't make it here because of this brand on my arm, and for a while, I believed he was right, but now that I met people who do…love me, I am NEVER going back!" Yoshida explained.
"Wow, that is horrible, but don't worry, we won't allow you to go back!" Yoshiko said.
The Yoshis talked bit more, but one by one, they began falling asleep.
***
Sir woke up bright and early, and ready for finding Yoshida. He stomped into Erick's room and woke him up.
"Do you wanna go Yoshi hunting, and possibly catch a nice female green Yoshi?" Sir asked. Erick turned around and looked up at Sir.
"This early?"
"We may catch her while she is asleep!"
"What if we don't find her?"
"We will. I am not leaving without my trophy!"
"Alright. Give me a minute to get ready!"
They were soon outside getting the second boat into the water. A few Yoshis on the other shore saw that they were ready to cross, and ran for cover. They got in the boat and rowed to the other side.
As they now were walking through the main city, all the Yoshis froze in fear. A few ran into the nearest building. Sir enjoyed seeing all the Yoshis cowering in fear of him.
***
Yoshida woke up to the sound of shrieks and screams from the main city. She shook the nearest Yoshi, which was Summer, awake.
"Do you know what that is?" Yoshida asked.
"I dunno. It doesn't sound good though." Summer responded. They woke up the others. Nobi was curious as to what all the yelling was about and began walking to the city. The rest got up and followed him. Nat was the last. He didn't like the idea.
"Nobi, I don't think we should go that way."
"Why not? Someone could be in danger. I don't want to be a stander-by." Nobi said.
"He does have a point. I wouldn't feel too good if something happened that I could have prevented. " Yoshiko said.
"All Yoshis should help one another. It's the Yoshi way! Any Yoshi should be there to help those in need!" Sashi said. There was more screams as the Yoshis got closer.
"I dunno. I've got a weird feeling about this." Nat said.
"I am willing to help. I mean, I can prove to the other Yoshis that I am really not as bad as they think I am. I want to be as accepted in this community just as you guys are. I feel that I was helped, and still am being helped, and that I should continue that favor for everyone else." Yoshida said, running to catch up with Nobi.
"I dunno guys. This is very foolhardy." Nat said. "Just don't say I didn't warn you!"
***
Erick began to lose control of himself as he ran around and scared the already terrified Yoshis. Sir watched him, and was enjoying the show. They couldn't just come to the island without messing and terrorizing the Yoshis. It was a game to them.
Some Yoshis tried to escape the koopas by running towards a path to one of the villages, but Sir stopped that by blocking the exit with a flame wall. After he let Erick have his fun, he became serious and focused back on his whole visit.
"Alright, Erick. That's enough." He said. Erick pouted and walked back to Sir's side. "Don't be afraid Yoshis." Sir said. Erick began laughing at that statement. How could they NOT be afraid? He was just running around scaring them all! Sir shot Erick an evil look, and Erick quickly settled. "I am not here for any of you. I am here for my possession. You might have seen her. She is a bright green Yoshi, with a brown ponytail, with some marks on her. Have you seen her?"
He received a few nods and a few shakes.
"Well, if you have seen her, point me in that direction. She is a threat to you all. She has broken lose of my house, and I have searched my island, but didn't find her. I tried to keep her contained, but she was able to escape even ME. So, if you want your children safe from this mad Yoshi, I suggest telling me where she is!" Sir lied. The fact that he was trying to "help" them didn't cross their minds. The blue Yoshi Yoshida came across first stood forward.
"I think I saw her go with a group of Yoshis over to the camping ground a little ways from here." He said. His voice was shaky. Sir nodded appreciatively.
"Thank you, kind Yoshi." Sir said. He began walking towards the camp ground, when he let Erick torment them some more. As he exited the city, he noticed the colorful bunch walking towards them. He jumped into a wooded area behind the city, pulling Erick back with him, and peered from behind a bush.
"Yes, my little Yoshida. Come to papa!" Sir said to himself in a low voice. A huge grin appeared on his face.
(Yes, just to let you know, my Yoshi characters have hair, and wear clothes. *check out the site, an see some piccies ^_^{located in profile}* So yeah. Clearing that up. And thanks for the reviews so far. Feels good people are enjoying my story! Makes me want to write more! THANKS!!! ^_^ ~Yoshida)
Yoshida's new friends seem to care about her very much, and already accepted her as part of their family, even if they just met. As they were setting up, they talked a bit, and Yoshida got to know the other Yoshis.
They were finally settled.
"So, Yoshida, how about you? Tell us about yourself." Sashi said.
"Well, there really isn't much to tell. Besides, I rather not talk about it." Yoshida said looking down at the fire.
"We all know part of your story. But we would like to know more! We know you must be hurting inside, and we are here to set you free from that! So if you ever want to talk about it, let one of us know. We are here for you!" Yoshiko said.
"Yeah! We love you!" Nobi added.
"Love me?" Yoshida asked.
"Yeah! You know, love!"
"What is that?" Yoshida asked curiously.
"I know you been through a lot, but there are people out there who do love you, such as us." Nat said, not understanding her question, thinking she was being sarcastic.
"No no. What IS love?" Yoshida asked. The other Yoshis looked at each other.
"Well, Yashi, love is a feeling you get when you are around people who are special to you. It is a really good feeling. It is usually expressed with a hug or kiss, depending,, or by caring for someone else. It is not very easy to explain, but you will feel it sometime soon." Summer responded. She leaned over and gave Yoshida a hug to demonstrate. When she let go, Yoshida's eyes became all teary, and she began to cry with a hug smile on her face.
"That was the best feeling I ever had Thanks guys! I love you too!" Yoshida said happily. The other Yoshis smiled with her.
***
Sir ran frantically around the house gathering things for the next morning. Erick just watched him dumbfounded.
"Uh Dad. I know I said she may never come back, but it has only been ONE day! I could be proven wrong! Do you think it is necessary to give her this short of time?" Erick asked. He wanted her back just as much as Sir did, but he thought that she should be given the chance of seeing the real world, and how harsh it is for a Yoshi belonging to the koopas.
"You are right! What if that symbol is helping her instead of making it difficult, and what if not, and they really do kill her? Then we are out of a servant, and I am not planning on housing another Yoshi. That was too much work! I have to get her back before something too good, or too drastic happens! I will find her tomorrow!" Sir said still running around. Erick rolled his eyes.
"Whatever you say, father dearest." Erick said making a face.
***
"What made you first think of coming to this island?" Nat asked Yoshida.
"Well, I remember this one time when I was about four. I was outside playing with my dogs, and I heard music playing. It was dark, I think, and there was this little fire going and a party." Yoshida began.
"Ah, the annual Yoshi Festival!" Yoshiko said.
"Yeah. Well, that's when I started getting interested. One reason being that I realized I was like you guys and not like my other "parents". That's when Sir began limiting me. I had a bit more freedom till that night. He wouldn't let me out of the house again, unless it was to get something. I did over hear him from time to time about how his plan of making me an evil Yoshi wasn't working. Then things got rough after that. I guess because I became more demanding of answers to questions I had about this place, he was getting upset. He then realized his "plan" wasn't worth continuing that he turned to "plan B" and use me for anything under the sun.
"That's when I started wanting to come here. I couldn't handle being down the basement, or behind those bars in my room anymore. I didn't want to be in pain anymore, or being beaten or stuck with things. I was tired living in fear, thinking that every time he walked up the stairs, I was a goner. He wouldn't tell me about my real family. He kept saying that he was the only family I had, and that I should be grateful that he didn't kill me like he did any other Yoshi.
"Then today, I was talking to my stuffed animal about how I was going to break free of that place, and Sir over heard me. He then challenged me to leave. He said that I wouldn't make it here because of this brand on my arm, and for a while, I believed he was right, but now that I met people who do…love me, I am NEVER going back!" Yoshida explained.
"Wow, that is horrible, but don't worry, we won't allow you to go back!" Yoshiko said.
The Yoshis talked bit more, but one by one, they began falling asleep.
***
Sir woke up bright and early, and ready for finding Yoshida. He stomped into Erick's room and woke him up.
"Do you wanna go Yoshi hunting, and possibly catch a nice female green Yoshi?" Sir asked. Erick turned around and looked up at Sir.
"This early?"
"We may catch her while she is asleep!"
"What if we don't find her?"
"We will. I am not leaving without my trophy!"
"Alright. Give me a minute to get ready!"
They were soon outside getting the second boat into the water. A few Yoshis on the other shore saw that they were ready to cross, and ran for cover. They got in the boat and rowed to the other side.
As they now were walking through the main city, all the Yoshis froze in fear. A few ran into the nearest building. Sir enjoyed seeing all the Yoshis cowering in fear of him.
***
Yoshida woke up to the sound of shrieks and screams from the main city. She shook the nearest Yoshi, which was Summer, awake.
"Do you know what that is?" Yoshida asked.
"I dunno. It doesn't sound good though." Summer responded. They woke up the others. Nobi was curious as to what all the yelling was about and began walking to the city. The rest got up and followed him. Nat was the last. He didn't like the idea.
"Nobi, I don't think we should go that way."
"Why not? Someone could be in danger. I don't want to be a stander-by." Nobi said.
"He does have a point. I wouldn't feel too good if something happened that I could have prevented. " Yoshiko said.
"All Yoshis should help one another. It's the Yoshi way! Any Yoshi should be there to help those in need!" Sashi said. There was more screams as the Yoshis got closer.
"I dunno. I've got a weird feeling about this." Nat said.
"I am willing to help. I mean, I can prove to the other Yoshis that I am really not as bad as they think I am. I want to be as accepted in this community just as you guys are. I feel that I was helped, and still am being helped, and that I should continue that favor for everyone else." Yoshida said, running to catch up with Nobi.
"I dunno guys. This is very foolhardy." Nat said. "Just don't say I didn't warn you!"
***
Erick began to lose control of himself as he ran around and scared the already terrified Yoshis. Sir watched him, and was enjoying the show. They couldn't just come to the island without messing and terrorizing the Yoshis. It was a game to them.
Some Yoshis tried to escape the koopas by running towards a path to one of the villages, but Sir stopped that by blocking the exit with a flame wall. After he let Erick have his fun, he became serious and focused back on his whole visit.
"Alright, Erick. That's enough." He said. Erick pouted and walked back to Sir's side. "Don't be afraid Yoshis." Sir said. Erick began laughing at that statement. How could they NOT be afraid? He was just running around scaring them all! Sir shot Erick an evil look, and Erick quickly settled. "I am not here for any of you. I am here for my possession. You might have seen her. She is a bright green Yoshi, with a brown ponytail, with some marks on her. Have you seen her?"
He received a few nods and a few shakes.
"Well, if you have seen her, point me in that direction. She is a threat to you all. She has broken lose of my house, and I have searched my island, but didn't find her. I tried to keep her contained, but she was able to escape even ME. So, if you want your children safe from this mad Yoshi, I suggest telling me where she is!" Sir lied. The fact that he was trying to "help" them didn't cross their minds. The blue Yoshi Yoshida came across first stood forward.
"I think I saw her go with a group of Yoshis over to the camping ground a little ways from here." He said. His voice was shaky. Sir nodded appreciatively.
"Thank you, kind Yoshi." Sir said. He began walking towards the camp ground, when he let Erick torment them some more. As he exited the city, he noticed the colorful bunch walking towards them. He jumped into a wooded area behind the city, pulling Erick back with him, and peered from behind a bush.
"Yes, my little Yoshida. Come to papa!" Sir said to himself in a low voice. A huge grin appeared on his face.
(Yes, just to let you know, my Yoshi characters have hair, and wear clothes. *check out the site, an see some piccies ^_^{located in profile}* So yeah. Clearing that up. And thanks for the reviews so far. Feels good people are enjoying my story! Makes me want to write more! THANKS!!! ^_^ ~Yoshida)