Hello! Twilight Memories is back with another chappy!

Sherry: Why do I have to be depressed in this story? Why can't I be happy?

Me: Because... that's the point of the story!Eh... yeah!

Sherry: But what if I don't want to be depressed?

Me: Looks like you'll just have to live with it.

Sherry: And why are you making me ignore Brago?

Me: ... How am I supposed to know that?

Sherry: You're the author!

Me: Um...

Sherry: But really, come on! I'm Brago's human partner for crying out loud!

Me: ...O.O Uh... what do you mean by 'partner'? 0.o

Sherry: ...O.o

Me: ... right... anyways, on with the chappy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Zatch Bell. If I did... well... let's just say I don't and end it there.

Come Back To Me

Chapter 5

Why Do You Ignore Me?

Looking around the bush was Brago, who was still looking for whatever he had sensed earlier. It was gone now, apparently, and he couldn't pick up its tracks. Whatever it was… it was powerful.

Trying not to feel weaker, Brago began to think about other things. He didn't want to think about not being able to sense or find anything anymore, because then it sounded as if he was weak – which he wasn't.

Sighing, the mamodo turned his head away and looked in the direction of Sherry's home. She didn't love him anymore... but why? Why did she ignore the fact that they were lovers? At least for a short amount of time they were, but that didn't matter. Something was different about her, but what?

So many questions, and yet there were no available answers. Why was she ignoring him? Brago shook his head. Sherry was overlooking so many things, and Brago didn't know why.

Richard.

The name rung through the mamodo's head like the echoing of a canyon, it just came back every time he thought about it in his mind or said it aloud.

Filling with anger, the mamodo punched a nearby tree, causing it to break a little. A few birds that were in the branches flew off twittering.

The dark mamodo clenched his teeth in anger. He cursed under his breath, and relaxed his hand, which was still against the damaged tree.

Dropping to the ground, the mamodo gave a depressed sigh, and looked up to the cloud infected sky.

"Sherry… why have you done this?"

o-o-o-o-o-

Two days later, a blonde was sitting on the front steps of her home. She turned her azure eyes to the right, and then let out a cry of pain, for she had a bad headache that wouldn't go away. Everything that she didn't want to happen was happening to her… and she could do nothing about it.

The girl entangled her fingers into her hair, and put her face on her lap. She held her head tightly as her headache started to increase.

Pain…

The girl gazed with empty eyes out into her yard. She pictured three people standing in front of her… Koko, Brago, and Richard.

She could picture her best friend's dark chocolate eyes and sweet smile. She would wave her hand at her, and say kind things like "Hello Sherry", or "How are you today?"

Looking next to the imaginary image of Koko was Brago. He'd be standing there, arms behind his back, glaring at everything. Then his ruby red orbs would turn to face the blonde, and the orbs would disappear.

She stared at her fantasy image of the dark mamodo, and then quickly turned her head away to look at the next one. She imagined Richard's warm, welcoming smile. Then, as he looked more closely at her, his face would turn to that of concern.

"Sherry? Are you alright?"

The blonde's eyes widened and she then realized that the fantasy version of her new love was actually the man himself. He walked forwards to the girl, who began to rub your eyes.

"Richard?" Sherry said as she rubbed her eyes.

"Boy, you're a mess." the man commented, looking over at the blonde.

"I'm alright." She stopped rubbing her eyes, and looked over at the man. She then noticed the smaller figure right next to him. It was a boy whom had an innocent look about him, and his eyes were a mixture of green and yellow. His hair was a slight beige color, and had small pieces of hair hanging messily to the side. "Who's that?" Sherry asked, pointing to the boy.

The boy said nothing, but continued to watch Sherry. Richard just gave a laugh and began to speak. "This is my little brother, Noru, I told you about. Sherry, meet Noru. Noru, meet Sherry."

"Hello there." Sherry said kindly. She took her hand out of her messed up hair and gave a small wave.

"Hi." The boy's voice was quiet, yet stern at the same time. His voice seemed very firm, and he just stared up at the blonde. "So you're Sherry?"

The blonde nodded her head. Her headache suddenly returned, sending a spark of pain traveling through her head. She raised her hand and rubbed her face.

"Man, you really do look horrible. Are you sick?" Richard chimed back in.

"I guess so." Sherry said numbly. She gave a sigh, and sat up. I'm going back inside. I'll talk to you later, I just… need… to rest…"

The girl stood up, and turned around. She began to walk inside, still rubbing her head. Why she felt so sick all of a sudden, she had no idea why. A good nap would probably take care of her sickness...

As the young female walked inside, Richard turned to Noru. He gave a smile, and the younger one smiled back. The two then walked off.

o-o-o-o-o-

"You're in another tunnel."

"Another tunnel?"

Sherry looked around in her dream. It was the same one she had been having for a while now, but this time it was a little different. As the girl looked around, she saw that the darkness around her was even darker than before, and the light where Koko was standing was even dimmer.

Before the girl could start to speak again, she noticed that Koko had already disappeared, and the light had gone with her as well.

Then, voices started to ring out loud in the girl's mind. She spun her head around in different directions, trying to make out where the voices were coming from, but failed miserably.

"It's like the light at the end of the darkness."

"Why did I have such a foolish child?"

"I'll never hand over the red book to you."

"You'll see who's pathetic!"

"Sherry, you continue to disappoint me!"

"It wasn't your time."

"This book gives me power!"

"You must stay out of my way, because if you do… I will destroy you."

"Are you alright?"

"You're not trying hard enough!"

"I'll come back for you, Sherry."

Hundreds of voices rang through her mind as she began to panic. She recognized her friend Koko's voice a few times in there, and then there was her ungrateful mother's unpleasant voice. Sherry could recognize a few people's voices that of which she and Brago had beaten so many years ago. She also heard Richard's voice ring out to her. The voice of the man who destroyed hers and Brago's love was also there, and there was one other that Sherry couldn't quite place her finger on... one of a young boy...

Suddenly, images of people started to spring up out of nowhere. There was Koko both when she was possessed and when she was free. There was her mother, and more people whom she and Brago had fought. She saw Richard and his brother swoop pass her face quickly as she began to run blindly into the darkness of her dream.

Another image of the man who sent Brago away form her sprang up, both him and his mamodo. The picture of Zophise came up in her mind, and Sherry froze in fear. Then the image vanished and she saw two figures spring up.

One of the figures was a mamodo, and he was happily running along. He had a strange navy blue robe on with matching shoes, golden eyes and blonde hair. Behind him was a human, obviously his human counterpart, who was trudging along with a red book in his arms. His eyes were light brown, but his hair was much darker. A hint of recognition sprang up in Sherry's eyes as she saw the image quickly fade away.

Turning around, Sherry began to run away again. Everywhere she ran in her dream, darkness would follow her. She then stopped as an image of Brago popped up right in front of her.

The mamodo's face was filled with sadness as he saw Sherry walk up to him. He looked up at her with cloudy eyes as she felt herself begin to fall.

She saw the image of the dark mamodo begin to fade away as she fell deeper into the darkness. She thought she'd never stop, until she felt herself being caught in someone's arms.

Looking to the side, she saw herself being held by Richard. But something was amiss… his eyes were hidden from her in darkness as she gazed up at him. He began to speak to her, but no words came out.

And then she woke up.

Lying in her bed, Sherry slowly opened her eyes. She gave a moan of protest as the light made her vision fuzzy.

She rubbed her eyes as she sat up in her bed. Sherry had forgotten all about the dream she had. Looking to the side, Sherry saw that there was still light out. But what time was it?

Turning her head, the blonde looked at the electronic clock next to her. It was 7:45 A.M.

How long had she slept?

Shrugging, Sherry let herself flop back down onto her comfortable mattress. She closed her eyes, and then her peace was interrupted again by that voice in her head.

You will be Richard's forever. Forget about that mamodo, Brago, and be glad.

Groaning, the blonde took a pillow and slammed it on her face.

"Just go away…"

And the voice did just that, right after saying the same thing it had said over again to her. The blonde gave a sigh of relief as peace once again greeted her.

o-o-o-o-o-

Brago stared up at the sky. What was he gong to do to make Sherry come back to him? How was he going to get Richard out of the picture? If he just came in and knocked his lights out for good, Sherry – in her state – would probably just get mad at him for that.

Then, Brago heard a muffled voice in the bushes. Turning his head to the side, he could hear someone starting to walk towards him.

Getting in a fighting position, Brago took a step forward. Then, he saw a hand poke out of the shrubbery, and make gestures as if searching for something. The dark mamodo then snatched the hand and flung the owner of it backwards over his head.

The boy he pulled gave out a startled cry as he was pulled over Brago's head, and landed with a thump onto the ground. Groans of pain soon followed.

Brago's eyes then widened as he saw whom he had pulled. "Zatch?"

I never really knew how much fun writing could be:-) I'm more into drawing, but this is still fun!

Brago: You mean torturing me is fun?

Me: Yup!

Brago: I hate you...

Me: You won't hate me for long. Now, on with the reviews!

MadisonMohawks JD: Ooooh... somebody's thinking! Ha ha... Yeah, I think Richard is evil too, for taking Sherry away from Brago. I bet that kinda sounds stupid from me... but doesn't an author have a right to not like a character they made up? lol. Anyways, don't worry, they'll come back soon. But... ok, maybe not "soon", but they will. Just be patient and it'll come before ya know it! Well... I'm not going to have Brago do exactly what you had thought... but that would have been a good idea. But I have other stuff in mind...

anonimize: Um... 0.o... Brago eat Richard? I don't think even HE would go that low... Brago: Please, that's going to make me sick...Me: Anwyays,... you'd eat Richard? eeewww! lol. Well, thanks for the compliment! Oh, and I'm kinda new on this website, and do you mind if i ask a stupid question, what is slash? I've heard of it, but I can't find out what it is! Could you... please tell me? Sorry, really dumb question, I know, but I have no idea what it is! TT

Alison: Haha... I love this couple! For Zatch Bell, I think it's the best... :-) Why didnt you like the couple, anyways? Oh, so you think you know who was lurking in the shadows, eh? So, if you do know, why won't you tell me? I'm the author, I know who/what it is! Nyaha... anyways, glad you like it! Oh, and if you're going to write a story, I think you should maybe join this website! So that way everybody can see it! I'd like toread it...

Sara: To Amber: No... Sherry will NEVER belong with Richard! She belongs with BRAGO, and Brago ONLY! To Sara: Well, hope you have a good trip. I don't know if you've already left by the time I updated this and posted the new chappy, but, have fun! Florida is cool! But they have too many lakes... o.O

Enula: Well... I guess I'll have to think of some things for Zatch to do. Who knows, I could do a separate story instead that has to do with "What would Zatch Bell do if he was king?" or something like that. Haha... well, anyways, Um... I DID originally plan to have those two chapters where Sherry met Richard more than just one day like it turned out to be... but... I changed my mind because I thought of an idea for something. I'm not going to say anymore or else I'd give something away. :x Sorry if it seems to rushed... but I'm not entirely a patient person... XD

Well, I'm glad everybody likes this story! Oh, and who can guess who says what from the voices in Sherry's dream? Free plushie to whoever guesses them right! OK, not EVERY single one, but at least five or six, and you have to say who it was whom said it! Anyhow, I just want to see who can guess who it is saying those things. And, yes, there may be some (well, there IS one) that are from the other story, "Goodbye", just ta let you know!

Enough of my rambling. Well, here's chapter 5! Enjoy!

Brago: What's to enjoy?

Me: Torturing you.

Sherry: Why would somebody want that?

Me: Because it's FUN. And now I'm going ot torture YOU! Muwahahahahaha!

-Recieves a punch from Brago in the arm-

Me: Oww... that hurt!

Brago and Sherry: Good.

Me: Now, as punishment for your little crime, MORE TORTURING FOR BRAGO WILL SOON COME! AND I MEAN IT TOO! BUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Sherry: -to Brago- Now look at what you've done.

Brago: Well, it was worth it.

Sherry: Are you sure?

Brago: Stop asking foolish questions.

Me: -continues laughing-

Sherry: I"m outa here.

Eh... anyways... (I really need to stop saying that...) Read and review! And if you are going to flame... be nice!