Well everybody, did you like the first chapter??? Actually the second, because the first was only the introduction....Anyway, feel free to put your comments suggestions, or even insults, in your reviews!! Thank you everybody!!!!Mwah!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Ragnarok Online. Nor Rune-Midgard. Nor the creatures of it. Nor the MVPs that keep on killing me no matter what I do. Nor the---well, you get the point. ;-)
Welcome, my friends. I see that you want to know more about my quest, do you not. Well then, follow me, we must resume our journey...
My father's death has put the most grievance in me. I could not eat or sleep for days, just because I was thinking about what my father said and why he had to die. What did he mean that I was a chosen one? What was a chosen one, anyway?? I tried to forget Papa's death and pass on, but Papa was the one I loved most in my whole life; it was hard to lose him. I had spent hours in my room, crying,thinking about the times when Papa and I spent our time together. I did not give a damn anymore if I cried, or burst into tears in front of everybody. I did not care if I was getting sick because of lack of sleep and food. I do not listen to my siblings' advice and my mother's pleading to me. I deserved to die, but Papa didn't. But why?!? Why did I have to live?!?!? A fool like me deserves the right to sacrifice myself for others. But no. I had to live. Everyone knows why, except me. I didn't care what happened to me anymore; I had turned cold, thoughtless......
' Thorim?'
It was Tifa, my sister. Tifa took great care of me because she knew how much Papa's death had affected me the most. When Mama was not home, she would come to my room and try to talk me to my senses. Even though I did not listen to her, she did not give up and patiently waited until I would listen. Tifa told me how much she loved me and that I was too young to die. I asked her why, but she wouldn't answer me. That's what everybody does when I ask them the same question.
' Thorim, I bought you some food. You have to regain your strength back.'
I frowned at her statement. Regain my strength back for whom?!?!
' For what, Tifa?!?! I deserve to die, but Papa didn't!! Why did he have to die, and I didn't?!?!?! Why?!?! Why?!?!? Why...'
My voice had trailed off. I, once again, was crying. That's what I always do. Blame myself for the death of Papa. Even comforting words do not seem to make me feel better. I heard Tifa sigh. She had set down the tray of food, and sat beside me. She hugged me tight, and patted my back.
' Shhh....stop crying Thorim. Remember what Papa said when we were young? " Children, even though something will happen that hurts you the most, do not blame yourself. Instead, gather up these sorrows and bury them deep inside your heart." See, Thorim? Papa didn't want you to blame yourself for his death. Papa knew that his time had come; but yours is yet a long time, Thorim. Papa wanted you to live, and become a great wizard like him. Someday, Thorim, you will understand that.'
For the first time in weeks, I saw myself smile. I see now; Tifa had explained it all to me. I forgot what Papa told us when we were young. Papa had lost Grandpa too, in a battle, but Papa didn't sulk like me; he buried his emotions deep inside his heart. More tears escaped my eyes and I hugged Tifa tighter.
' Thank you Tifa. Now I understand.'
' You do?!?! Uhh, finally!! After ten long years, you finally understand!!!!' Tifa said jokingly. She had the habit of exagerrating. She was a bit sarcastic, too.
I laughed at her comment. I had never felt so happy all these weeks! It was all thanks to Tifa.
' Thank you so much, Tifa. You made me understand so many things.'
' Yeah, yeah, it's all right Thorim. Now, you must eat the food I made you before it gets cold.'
I obligingly ate the food that Tifa spoonfed me. I was slowly regaining my strength back; but I still lacked sleep. After I finished eating, I was full and sleepy.
' All right, Thorim, why don't you go to sleep now, hmmm? I'll wake you up when it's dinnertime. Meanwhile, sweet dreams.' Tifa tucked me in the bed and kissed my forehead. She slowly closed the door as I drifted off to sleep.
Tifa shut the door and leaned against it.
' Phew.'
' Did it work?'
' Aaah! Thorn, you scared me!'
' Well, did it work???'
' Yup! I convinced him to eat, and he's sleeping right now.'
Thorn smiled and Tifa smirked.
' Success!!' they both said in unison.
I just woke up from sleep. I had regained my strength back, because for the first time in weeks, my dreams were not nightmares, and I wasn't crying. I was happy once again, and I felt renewed. I heard someone knocking on my door.
' Thorim??'
Tifa's head peeked inside.
' Good, you're awake! Come on down, then, I was just about to wake you up for dinnertime. '
We both trudged down the stairs and sat down at the table. Mama was setting the food down, and Thorn was already at the table.
' Why Thorim, you look happy today!' Mama said curiously.
' Yeah, and you ACTUALLY came down for dinner! How--- weird!' Thorn said sarcastically.
' Shut up, Thorn!' I said, laughing.
' Oh my gosh, Thorim, did you just laugh? It's the first time in weeks that you laughed! What happened to you??' I heard Mama ask.
' It was Tifa Mama. She talked to me this morning and she convinced me to move on without P-papa...' I said, the tears sliding down my face. Mama and the others made a move in case I broke down again, so I hastily wiped my tears away and put on a sad smile.
' It's all right, Mama...I won't cry...for Papa...'
' That is good my son. You have finally buried your Papa's memory in your heart.' Mama smiled at me as she too wiped the tears that slid down her face.
' Aww...Group Hug!!!!!' Tifa said happily as she and Thorn hugged Mama and me tightly. Tears escaped my eyes, but for the first time, I was crying because I was happy. Thank you Tifa, for being there for me and making me stronger; thank you Mama and Thorn, you stood by me when times were hard; and thank you, Papa, if you wasn't for you, I wouldn't be as strong as you are now.
Do you all like it?? Sorry, romance will be in later chapters. Till then, stick around to find out more about the story! Feel free to put comments, suggestion, or even insults; i'll take 'em all! So anyway, that's all for now! Thank you, everybody!!!!!! Mwah!!!!! ;-)
