To Robin Amon, Pip3, Sportadork, Chiba Apey, and Dreaming of Sportacus: Thanks guys for reviewing. I really appreciate it. Every time I read the compliments I blush. Thanks so much. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I don't know how many more there will be but I gotta start to wrap things up. Thanks again.
To all the new reviewers: I hope that you enjoy the rest of this story. There are probably four more chapters to go. (Don't worry I put a big THE END when it's over). Thanks.
Chapter 16
Stephanie heard a loud rumbling noise. At first she was frightened then she realized it was just her stomach. She hadn't had anything to eat all day and it was finally catching up to her. The moon was out but it was still too dark to look around for food. The forest was dense and the trees blocked out much of the moonlight. You should have tried to start a fire or something, idiot. Stephanie berated herself. Then her stomach rumbled again. I have got to get my mind off food.
Sportacus followed the footprints deeper and deeper into the woods. With every step his crystal continued to grow louder and brighter. Soon he heard a soft voice through the trees.
"When
you're standing on the edge of nowhere
There's only one way up
So
your heart's got to go there
Through the darkest night
See the
light shine bright
When hero's fall, in love or war
They live
forever
This
is a song - for the lonely
Can you hear me tonight
For the
broken hearted, battle scared I'll
Be by your side
And this is
a song - for the lonely
When your dreams won't come true
Can
you hear this prayer
'Coz someone's there for you…"
Stephanie sang softly to herself and it seemed to fool her stomach. She missed Sportacus and wanted to go home. Her ankle hurt and she felt like crying but she kept a stiff upper lip. She was starting to feel lonely and tired when she heard a noise.
Sportacus' crystal was now at it loudest and brightest. I must be right on top of her. Err that didn't come out right. He shook that thought from his head. Then he realized the singing had been replaced by shouting.
"Who's there? Can you help me?" Stephanie shouted. She hoped that it was the right thing to do but she just about at the end of her rope. Then Sportacus stepped from the shadows and came over to her. He wrapped his arms around her and she recognized who it was.
"Sportacus!" She held on to him tightly.
"Stephanie! I'm so glad I found you. Are you ok? Robbie didn't hurt you did he? I was so worried." He sounded very concerned. At this tears began to roll down Stephanie's face.
"No, Robbie didn't hurt me. I hurt me buy jumping out that window. My ankle hurts but I was so scared to stop running. I missed you." She squeezed him harder.
"It's all right. I won't let anything harm you." Sportacus told her, holding her face and wiping away the tears. Suddenly Stephanie pulled him close and pressed her lips to his. He kissed her but then Stephanie pulled back.
"What's wrong Stephanie?" He asked. All Sportacus got for a response was a slap across the face.
To Be Continued…
