Chp.11: Irvine's despair…and what's this? Han's misunderstanding

Silverwolf and Moonbay walked in together. "Goodnight, Moonbay," Silverwolf said.

"Goodnight," Moonbay said.

Irvine was walking out of the kitchen with a glass of milk when he saw Silverwolf lean down and kiss Moonbay. His breath caught in his throat.

"No!" He thought. "He can't-he can't do that, can he? M-moonbay…" He turned around and ran out the other way, going straight to his room, not even getting his glass of milk. He rammed his head into his pillow and screamed. In the middle of his scream, he broke into tears.

"Dammit, Silverwolf, I love her…Give her back…" He whispered into the pillow. "Don't take her away. Please don't take her away."

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A child's voice cried out into the night. It wailed for the voices to stop, for the people to go away and let the child be…But they wouldn't leave. The poor child didn't deserve this. His brother didn't hear it. His sister didn't hear it. No one would ever listen hard enough. They had to be able to hear it! Was he not the only one listening? The only one who would battle these demons? Was he not the one that needed help and attention to destroy these monsters?!

"Han, Han, wake up…" A little voice, very similar to the crying child's voice said. He shook Han's small, skinny body ever so slightly.

Han rose up in a flash, gasping for air and scaring his twin, Van. "Kill him…Han, you don't want this boy taking your glory…" The voice echoed creepily, and yet familiarly into the tormented boy's mind.

"Han, you were crying. What's wrong?" Little Van asked.

Han eyed him in shock. He couldn't hear the voices! Why could he not hear the voices when they would scream in his ear? Why would he look so innocent as if he had no idea what was going on?! Were they not speaking of his murder? Were they not telling Han to kill this boy that looked like him? Why could he not hear these horrible voices?! Why did he act as though he didn't understand?!

"Get away from me…" The child murmered, eyeing him dangerously.

"But-"

"Kill him….KILL HIM!"

Han put his hands over his ears and screamed. "GET AWAY FROM ME!!!!!"

Van screamed out in fear and shock and ran from the room to the safety of his father and sister.

Han rose up from bed in a gasp, just like he had done always. Sweat poured down his face. He looked around. He was alone….alone again….always….alone….. He stood up and ran to the mirror.

"It's your fault, Van," Han said speaking to his reflection. "You were always the talk that the voices spoke of…You were the one…They were telling me to get you….You'd always get the attention….Even from the VOICES!" Han punched the mirror, making it shatter into a thousand pieces. His knuckles bled, but the pain was small compared to the wrenching his heart had done his entire life. "Damn you, Van…You were never innocent as you made everyone believe…Those voices knew you would become greedy for attention…that's why they made it my destiny to destroy you…and when I do…they'll go away….they'll all just go away…" He slid down the side of the wall, his fingers running through his hair. "I'll make them go away…"

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Moonbay woke up by a shake of her shoulder. "Hey, Moonbay…" She looked up and saw Silverwolf standing there. "C'mon."

"Wh-Now?" Moonbay rose up.

"Yeah, we need to go now," Silverwolf said, knowing that if Raven saw him he'd be caught. Everyone was still asleep right now.

"Silverwolf, I-I'm not so sure about this. I mean, I don't get to say goodbye? Won't they think I ran out on them? I'm not sure you know this but we're fighting a pretty bad fight right now. I think they might need me," Moonbay said.

"They'll be fine. They have Van, Irvine, and Raven to help. Let's go," Silverwolf pulled her out of her bed. He had done the liberty of packing her stuff for her. He had left out her usual outfit to wear. She quickly changed, knowing he was still in there. "I'll put the bags away, wait here."

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Moonbay walked right out of her room after Silverwolf and looked at all of the doors to her friends' rooms. Her eyes filled with tears that she let flow freely down her cheeks. She hung her head in sadness and whimpered a bit.

"M-moonbay?"

"Huh? Irvine?!" She quickly wiped her tears away. Irvine stood there in his pants rubbing his eye sleepily.

"What's wrong?" Irvine asked.

"Uhh…Nothing! Nothing," Moonbay smiled.

"I don't believe you," Irvine walked over and put a hand on her shoulder. "C'mon, Moonbay, you can tell me."

"No, Irvine, leave me alone,"Moonbay said.

"But-"

"No, Irvine!" Moonbay pushed him back.

"Jeez, Moonbay, what's your deal? I don't under-"

"You don't need to," Moonbay said.

"Okay, okay, that's fine. Uh-Can I---talk to you?"

"Um-okay," Moonbay whispered. The went and sat on Moonbay's bed.

"Moonbay, I-well, I know Silverwolf is your boyfriend, and you guys really like each other, but I-what I mean to say is-well-uh-Moonbay, I-"

"Moonbay, let's-Irvine," Silverwolf stared wide eyed. "Oh, crap."

"You're leaving?" Irvine asked.

"Well uh-"

"You are leaving, aren't you," Irvine's voice dropped tone and spoke like someone had died, someone named Irvine. His heart started to hurt. He'd never felt such pain.

"Uh-what did you want to tell me?" Moonbay asked, trying to change the subject.

"Nevermind," Irvine looked away, eyes closed.

"What?"

"I said nevermind! Get lost, if you really want to go," Irvine said and plopped down on her bed.

"But-"

"C'mon, Moonbay, let's go," Silverwolf said. He looked at Irvine. "Do you--want to come?"

"My feet are planted firmly with my friends. If Moonbay's boots don't stick as much, see if I care," Irvine then turned on his side, facing away from them.

"Irvine…" Moonbay whispered. She whispered to Silverwolf to leave a moment, and he did as he was told. She then turned to Irvine with a glare and tears in her eyes. "I wasn't sure I wanted to leave at first, but if you're sooooo ready to see me leave, then I think I've made up my mind. Goodbye, Irvine. Tell everyone else I'll miss them."

"Apparently you won't miss'em that much. You ARE leaving after all," Irvine said as Moonbay left the room crying silently.

Only after she was gone did Irvine speak again. "I love you, Moonbay."

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"Where's Moonbay?" Reese asked sitting at the table. She turned to Raven. "Raaaven? Can I have some money? Pleeeeeaaaaassseee?"

"Let me think about itNO!" Raven yelled. He then turned away and Reese stuck her tounge out at him.

"Moonbay's not coming," Irvine said emotionessly, staring at his plate. "She's gone."

"GONE?!" Van rose up from his sleeping spot on the table as if he'd never been asleep.

"B-but--Who'll help me?" Reese cried, making everyone wonder what the hell she was talking about.

"But---she can't be gone!" Fiona cried out, slamming her hands on the table with a shocked, hurt look on her face.

"Blame Silverwolf, the bastard," Irvine said. He stood and left quickly.

"Irvine wait! IRVINE!" Van yelled, but it was useless.

"Look what you did now, Reese, you scared him," Raven said.

"SHUT UP RAVEN!" She said, braking her plate on his head.

"OWWWW!! DAMMIT!"

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Woah, Han has some serious mental issues, doesn't he? O.o…I feel sorry for him…I really feel sorry for Irvine though…..and Raven. His poor head.