Hello! I'm back! Wow, this has to be the shortest update I've ever done... o.O
Sherry: Can't you just give it a rest already?
Me: No, and like I've said before, I'm not very patient. So when I finish something, I'll want to put it up.
Sherry: But couldn't you have waited until morning? I'm tired...
Me: That's your problem.
Disclaimer: I do not own Zatch Bell. If I did... well... let's just say I don't and end it there.
Come Back To Me
Chapter 6
Mamodos
Staring down at the blonde boy below him, Brago gave an inquiring look. He looked down at the mamodo king before him, who was giving groans of pain.
"Zatch?"
"Y-yeah… that's me…" Zatch Bell looked up at the dark mamodo. He then stood up, brushing off dirt from his robe. Zatch looked up at Brago and frowned. "Why'd ya pull on me like that?" He said. The boy began raising his voice and waving his arms frantically about.
Brago didn't respond, but just gave a sigh and started to shake his head. "So tell me," he began. "What is somebody like yourself doing here?"
Hearing this question, the lightning mamodo stopped waving his arms. He then gave a laugh and smiled. "I was looking for you!"
Brago's eyes narrowed. "What for?"
"To say 'Hi'!"
Shaking his head, Brago began to walk off. That twerp was beginning to annoy him… The dark mamodo then heard Zatch following him. He stopped, turned around to face the king, and frowned.
"Quit following me."
"But I don't want to!"
"I said to stop."
"No!" said Zatch in more of a laughing voice than a fighting one. This just left the dark mamodo more irritated. The lightning mamodo gave his well-known immature giggle, and started to hop about. "I haven't been here in forever!" he began, changing the subject.
Brago growled and clenched his fist. If he didn't stop soon, he would have to move to more drastic measures…
"Is there any Yellow Tail?" Zatch Bell began after a few seconds of silence. He looked around and sniffed the air. "No lakes are nearby…" he said in a pouting tone.
Brago stared at the mamodo before him. He closed his eyes and gave a growl. Reopening them, he looked down at Zatch. "What's the real reason you're here?"
Looking up, Zatch put his finger over his mouth. "Real reason…" He began to think. Why had he come here again?
After a minute of silence, Brago just turned around and began to walk off. If Zatch wasn't going to speak, he might as well get out of there and stop wasting his time.
"Uh, hey—!" the blonde shouted back. He ran forward chasing after the dark mamodo. "I wasn't finished yet! Come back here!"
But Brago ignored him. He probably came here just to annoy me or to make fun of my situation. Typical.
Hearing the sound of running feet come to a stop made Brago halt. Turning around with a sigh, he looked at the lightning mamodo.
"I just remembered why I came here!" said Zatch happily. Brago said nothing, but watched as the other mamodo continued to hop about cheerfully.
"Oh, do tell." The dark mamodo watched as Zatch put on a grin, and looked up at him.
"Well, you see…" began the lightning mamodo. "Sometime after you left, I heard a little rumor that there was an evil lurking about." His grin then faded away. "There are two evils, actually. I don't know what their plan is, but they're planning something bad."
"Hm?" Brago looked down at Zatch. His eyes looked up at Brago, with a funny look in them. "And why exactly are you here?"
A smile crept up on Zatch's lips. He gazed up at the dark mamodo with a mischievous grin. "Not me, we."
A slight spark of interest took root in Brago's mind. What was 'we' supposed to mean? He looked down at Zatch, who was beginning to walk away. "Where are you going now?"
Turning his head around, Zatch smiled even more. "I'm going to see an old friend of mine. I'll see you later!"
And with that, the lightning mamodo known as Zatch Bell ran off, leaving a confused Brago behind.
"What the heck was that all about?"
o-o-o-o-o-
Sherry was on top of her bed, rubbing her eyes. She had slept another hour until she found she couldn't sleep anymore. She felt like a wreck, though, and tried to get more sleep. But unfortunately, she couldn't get a wink of sleep after she woke up again.
Slowly, she got up and staggered to her bathroom. Why was she feeling so horrible? She had never felt this horrible since the day she had tried to commit suicide when she was still a little girl.
Grasping the wood of her bathroom counter, Sherry's eyes began to saunter over to her reflection. Her eyes soon came into focus, and then her eyes widened.
Was it her, or did she look more than a mess?
It wasn't that she looked like a mess, felt like a mess, she was a mess! Shadows were placed under her tired eyes, which had a red hue to them. Her hair was in tangles and was matted down on her head and was all over her face. Her face also had a sick, gloomy look about it.
Rubbing her eyes, Sherry gave a groan. Why was she feeling so sick? After Brago had returned, and she had come back home, she felt a sickness take over her. But why was she feeling so sick? Love sick maybe?
She thought back to Brago. How his cloudy eyes with blood red orbs penetrated into her azure eyes. The look he had given her when she admitted to him that she was now with Richard.
"Brago…" the name just escaped her lips, which slightly surprised her. Suddenly, a feeling of compassion over swept her, and all she wanted was the dark mamodo.
But as soon as she thought these thoughts, that voice inside her head screamed back at her.
What are you thinking? You don't belong with Brago! Get that good for nothing thought out of your mind that you will be able to be with that mamodo! You belong with RICHARD now and Richard ONLY!
The girl clutched her head tightly, and began to shake. Get out of my head! She yelled back at the voice. I don't want to listen to you! Leave me alone! Just shut the hell up!
Cmon, why do you think that your old love for him will return? Richard has treated you with kindness, he thought about you. He came to your house to see if you were alright. And what would Brago do? Hed probably do nothing at all unless it was life-threatening or too late! And he always threw insults and rude remarks at you! And what did Richard do? He gave you compliments which was something that stupid mamodo never did!
Then, the girl froze, and her eyes stared back at her reflection. She stopped fighting the voice, and she then bowed her head.
You are right… I belong with Richard only. Brago will never be my love.
The voice gave a smirk, and Sherry could hear a pleased laugh.
Good girl…
o-o-o-o-o-
Brago was sitting against a tree. He looked up to the sky, and closed his eyes. All he could think of at the moment was Sherry. The mamodo couldn't get her out of his mind. He felt depressed, and all he could think about was the blonde headed girl.
As he reopened his eyes, Brago saw an outline of a figure in front of him. It was Zatch Bell.
The dark mamodo gave a grumble. "Now what do you want?"
Zatch said nothing, but looked down at Brago. "Why are you so depressed?" he asked, tilting his head to the side.
Brago's gaze turned away from the lightning mamodo. He'd never understand… he's too naïve…
"You just don't understand." Brago's raspy voice rang out.
"What is it I don't understand?" Zatch persisted. Looking at the dark mamodo, he saw that he was more gloomy than usual.
The mamodo did not answer, but merely let out a sigh. Of all times, why was he feeling sentimental now? He didn't even know he could be like that…
"Funny thing, humans." Brago finally said. "They all act so different, and do different things. They feel different emotions as well. It's just so unpredictable of what they'll do next."
"Huh?" Zatch tilted his head to the side even more. "What's that supposed to mean?" Crossing his arms, the lightning mamodo looked at Brago. Something was definitely bothering him. But what?
Brago shook his head. Of course. Zatch wouldn't understand the meaning of love. That was one emotion he had only shared with Sherry, and it would be Sherry only. But now that she's betrayed her love for him Like he said. What humans do is always unpredictable.
"Did something happen?" inquired Zatch. He sat down on the grass next to the dark mamodo, and thought more about what was nagging him.
The dark mamodo laughed to himself. He never really thought about it before, but now that he saw that Sherry really didn't love him anymore, all his emotions- or whatever they are- just come pouring out of him. He'd thought this day would never arrive. The day that he finally felt bad and upset about something. Stupid emotions... curse them. Curse them all.
His expression soon then changed to that of a small depression to full sadness. He closed his eyes and let a sigh escape his lips. Zatch just sat there, watching, as the dark mamodo began to shake his head. This was a strange sight indeed it was…
The younger mamodo just stood there clueless as the other mamodo stood up. Zatch mimicked Brago's actions and stood up as well.
"So, where are you off to?" asked Zatch, watching the dark mamodo begin to walk.
"Nowhere." he said simply and shortly.
"Oh. Well, I'm going to Kiyo's house. See you later! Again!" And with that, Zatch began to run off into the woods.
Brago just stared behind him. Kiyo… the name sounded vaguely familiar… he couldn't place his finger on it…
The lighting mamodo then stopped, and turned around. "Oh, and one more thing…" he began. Brago just watched him as he put his hands behind his head.
"What?"
"Don't be too surprised if you see other mamodos walking about. They don't have their books either, and no, this is not another battle for some prize."
What was that supposed to mean? Brago just watched as Zatch Bell gave another immature giggle and walked off. Other mamodos? What did he mean by that?
Not really paying much attention to his thoughts, Brago just turned around and began to walk off.
Ah... another chapter. This story is going by faster than I thought it would. Time flies when your having fun, i guess.
Brago: You mean 'time flies when your torturing ME'.
Me: That too.
Sherry: Would you both shut-up? I want to get to sleep. Since SOMEBODY is making me sick in this story...
Me: Well, that's just another part of my wonderful plot! And I have the plot stored safe and sound.
Brago and Sherry: Where is it!
Me: -in a sing-song voice- I'm not telling!
-Brago and Sherry glare more daggers, while I run for cover-
Me: Well, I'm just going to respond to my reviewers now!
PsychicLunar:Match-maker... that's funny. :-)
Enula: Zatch's character is fun to write. Especially when you make him torture Brago... haha... Brago: Why do you torture me so? Me: Because I can. Oh! You're thinking! Somebody's thinking!
SilverMoons BlackWings: Ewww... you'd eat Richard! Yeah, yeah. Sure, Brago loves Sherry and Sherry loves Brago. It's angst! This is typical angst!I'm actually surprised this story turned out all right so far... didn't think I'd be good with angst, but oh well. :-) ...That's the nickname...? o.0
Alison: And... you are WRONG! hahahaha! The shadow is not Sherry's mom! Nice try, though. Cool, look forward to reading some stories when you join. And... um... why don't you have email?
Computerfreak101: Zatch is here for a reason. The reason being is that there's an evil lurking about! Just like he stated earlier. Well... I had him state it. And... ooooh... another person is thinking! And like I've said to other reviewers, YOU CAN'T KILL RICHARD YET! I need him for my story. But when the time comes, I'll let him suffer from the wrath of you reviewers... :-) And don't worry, Brago and Sherry will kiss, but that's when they get back together.
anonimize: Thank's for telling me what that means. Gosh, now I feel stupid... XP And, no, I'd never do a fic like that, cuz stuff like that scares me. Eww! More than one person would eat Richard! It's the end of the world i tell you! The end of the world! O.O
MadisonMohawksJD: It was a good suggestion. And, like I've said before to other reviewers who've asked the same question or made a comment, somebody's thinking about Noru!
Sara: This is just weird. I keep thinking that I'll get the next chapter or whatever by the time you leave, and then I find out you're still wherever you are. o.O Well, like I've said many times before (and i dont know how many times after this) Enjoy your trip! XD Oh, and the 'partner' thing... I was feeling bored and hyper when I wrote that. But since there are stories with BragoSherry stuff, it IS kinda funny, because of the whole "human counterpart" and "partner"...That's somestrange thinking... but oh well. :-) Sherry: -blushes- Why did you ask me that? Me: Quit asking foolish questions. Brago: That's my line! Me: Anyways, glad you like it!
Yamia Ishtar: -looks to the right, and then to the left- Who said that this was the last chapter? I certainly didnt. And, don't worry, this story won't end too soon. It's only on chapter 6, (so far at least) and it will go beyond chapter 10, I'm very sure of that. It all depends on how long it takes me for scenes i have planned to take action. Hey, I like Brago! It's just fun torturing him sometimes! Brago: I've been asking you this for quite a while, WHY do you torture me? Me: because it's FUN. And, yes, I now know what slash is. It's just I'm sorta new and I had no idea what it was... And... I'm probably going to keep saying this to others but somebody's thinkin about Noru!
I didnt think this story would be all that popular... guess I was wrong.
Sherry: Just leave me alone...
Me: No! Do I need to send Zatch to keep you company?
Zatch: What do ya need me for?
Me: Annoy Sherry!
Zatch: OK! -starts looking for the hard fruit to throw at her-
Brago: Oh no you don't.
Sherry: I SAID TO LEAVE ME ALONE! NOT TO TORTURE ME!
-Zatch and Brago struggle as the blonde tries to aim carefully at Sherry-
Brago: You're NOT going to throw that at her!
Zatch: But Twilight said to annoy her! I'm being payed for this!
Sherry: Huh? With what, may I ask?
Me and Zatch: YELLOW TAIL!
-Kiyo then appears-
Kiyo: Oh no... Zatch! You're supposed to take a break off of Yellow Tail!
Zatch: But I'm hungry! And Twilight is paying me to annoy Sherry!
Kiyo: -to Sherry- I feel sorry for you.
Sherry: Now I know what it's like for you.
-Zatch then knocks out Brago again with the fruit and then turns to Sherry-
Zatch: Hi Sherry! Say 'night, night'!
Sherry: Why me...?
Me: -starts laughing- Ah, well, this is a nice little squabble going on. -starts laughing even more as Zatch begins to poke Sherry in the head-
Me: Well, Read and review! Flames are welcome, but please be nice!