Note: Sorry for the three-month wait. I won't have the memory parts for a while, ok? And sorry, this chapter was supposed to be much longer, but while re-reading it I decided a lot of stuff in the chapter was pointless so I cut it in half. I'm really not satisfied with this chapter, mabey I'll rewrite it. I would've just not put this chapter up, but I wanted to put H-Dog's character in this and there's a very important character I want to introduce to you people. And H-Dog, sorry, but I have the entire story planned out, and so I can't have them find your character Jacob because it'll change too much of the story. However, since you asked that I put him in here, I decided to make him appear in the story for a quick scene. Hopefully this is okay. Well, read and review! (Even if this chapter sucks) And tomorrow is Neko-90's birthday, everyone tell her happy birthday!
Angel Wings
Chapter 6: Edd's Night Out
Edd sat with his back to the alley wall, for sleep had evaded him yet again. His memory was wide-awake, showing him the events of that day. The day had been so tiring; there was so much walking, so much thinking, and so much- too much- doubt of himself. It was just so crazy and irritating.
I'm not so certain I can accomplish this, Edd thought. And he hated this. He hated thinking he might fail, that he may be putting his friends in danger. That he might not… oh he despised this.
Edd took his finger and placed it in a patch of sand before him. Slowly he began to move his finger, pushing aside tiny grains of sand. Slowly, letters were formed from the lines he made with his finger, and than whole words. When done, Edd withdrew his hand and looked at his work.
Senseless Worry, it read. These were the perfect words for Edd's exact emotions.
I worry far too much, Edd thought. I should stop doubting myself, and start believing I can accomplish this task! However, the raven-haired boy found it difficult to even accomplish this. Edd sighed deeply, and rose from his sitting position. He shoved his hands deep into his pant's pockets and began to walk out of the alley.
Edd led himself out into the open just as a man was walking past. Suddenly the man stopped and turned to the twelve-year-old boy. He raised one of his dark eyebrows and slightly cocked his head to the side. He seemed to be studying Edd, which made the boy uncomfortable.
"Here." The man than spoke. Edd looked down, the man's hand was outstretched and in it there was a fifty-dollar bill. "Take it." He said gently and Edd obeyed. "Name's Jacob, and I would help, but they say this mission is for you only." Jacob said, pointing above his head where there floated a dim-lit halo. Edd silently gasped, and Jacob smiled. "May the Lord protect you." And with that, Jacob turned and left.
Edd blinked and looked down at the money in his hand. He smiled, placing the bill in his pocket. "Thank you Jacob." He whispered and began to walk in the direction opposite to where Jacob had gone.
Soon the boy found himself in a small park, which was completely empty. This looks like a nice place to relax. Edd thought, and sat himself down on a lonely park bench. Moonlight covered the Earth Angel, causing him to break out in his angel form. However, he did not notice this, for he was too deep in thought, as he stared at the moon. It was a thin cresant on its "back", and it glowed brightly, doing the best it could to brighten up the dark sky.
"Lovely ain't it? Edd jerked his head to his left, where there stood woman in her twenties with a small duchhound. "Oh, did I startle ya? Sorry 'bout that. I guess ya were more into the moon than I thought."
"No, its okay." Edd replied.
The lady bent down and slowly stroked her dog's head. "So whas wit the clothes? Ya get mixed up with the dates? Halloween's not fer anutter three months."
Immediately Edd's hand went to his stomach, and he felt bare skin. Looking down, he saw what he wished he hadn't. He was in his angel form. Edd looked up to see the lady looking at him strangely.
"Somethin wrong?" The lady asked, getting up.
"I-I-I h-have t-to g-g-go." Edd rose quickly and ran, the duchhound barking after him.
"Wait kid, mabey I c'n help!" She called from behind, but Edd dare not stop, nor look back to see if she followed. He just ran and ran, trying to get away. All of a sudden he was falling and his face hit concrete, hard. The barking got louder and footsteps sounded.
Edd panicked, trying to rise. Barks ringed in his ears, pain surging through his cheek.
"Kid are ya aight?" The lady shouted, crouching down beside Edd, and placing her hand upon his shoulder. "Why'd ya'll all run?" She asked offering him a hand. She helped him up, and led Edd back to the bench. "Its o.k., ya'll can tell me anything. I'll lisen." The lady told Edd reassuringly.
Edd looked up at the lady, she wore a face of concern. Edd just had to trust her. "Well," He began. Suddenly a tingling sensation went through Edd's wings as he felt a graceful finger trace them. Edd looked to the side to see the lady running a thin finger down his left wing. Edd wasn't used to the feeling though and instinctively moved his wing slightly. Only than she noticed his staring and withdrew her finger in embarressment.
"I-I'm s-sorry." Her glance flew to the side. "Uh, did you uh, feel that?" She asked, looking back to the raven-haired boy.
Edd wasn't sure how to answer, shall he expose his secret, or not? "Well…yeah." He breathed softly.
Slight shock crossed the lady's features. She stared at him with her golden brown eyes, and Edd wondered what she was thinking. He wasn't sure, but one thing was for sure. She believed him.
"Whadoya mean? Are those real?" The finger in which she had ran against Edd's wing was now pointed at them, her eyes locked with his. Slowly Edd nodded, and the lady's eyes widened. "What are ya?" She asked softly.
"I'm… an Earth Angel. A heavenly soldier of God." Edd answered quickly.
"Wow, what's yer name?" She asked.
"Eddward."
"My name's Michelle. What're ya all doing?"
"I'm…on a mission. To save the world from a demon of the Otherworld."
"Than go." The lady interrupted." I will take up no more of yer time. May the Lord protect you."
She stood still not moving a muscle. Edd walked past her, feeling her eyes watch him. Slowly he morphed back to his human form, and a breeze blew, rustling the only hairs Edd let see daylight. He than turned, almost instinctively, noticing the strange silence. There was no one out there sharing the park with him. It was almost as if there was never anyone. And that made Edd think, was Michelle real? Had he imagined her? But he couldn't of, he couldn't have imagined Michelle's existence, could he?
Frustration pounded in Edd's head as he walked back to the alley. Once there, the raven-haired boy got to his knees and prayed.
