Good news, another update! Goodie! Ok, reason for the early update is, well, I thought I'd celebrate my Birthday (Jul 13) by posting another chapter for all of you! Here we go, time to find out who our mysterious "savior" is… or is s/he really a savior? Time to find out!
Sapphire Neko: Actually, I don't mind a review to any chapter at any time. Just, keep in mind, that past chapters most likely won't be changed. And I also want to note, thanks for your input on my story here. Ok, let's get to your comments and my explanations and reasons. About the author notes, yeah, some other reviewers made a comment about them too. I didn't think people here would be THAT picky about it, but at least I know now not to do that. This being my first story here at (and first chapter). But, the reason why I didn't want to put it at the beginning is so you don't get confused, lost, or off track about the note. And the reason why I don't want to put it at the end is, I don't want you to be confused and wonder too much about what the heck I'm talking about (or things like that). But, in future stories, I shouldn't have an author note in the middle like that. Now, as for the tense thing… I'll have to re-look specifically at that and see if maybe there was a problem in this area. Next issue is a misinterpretation on your behalf. About Christmas season and end of school year… it is Christmas Time, and Chapter 1 takes place on the final day of school before Christmas break, and for the "calendar" year (cause they'll be on break till after New Years, and school resumes in January of the next year (even though that's only a few days from the beginning of the story here))). Now the first two or three paragraphs were basically an "intro" or it "set the stage" so to speak. In it, you'll notice I said a line or two, that I said later on again after the whole Phoebe/Helga conversation there. What I had done, I set the stage, then went back and wrote what they had said from a certain point to that one repeated line. I looked, and really, I don't see any repeated paragraphs. A line/word/phrase may be repeated in a later paragraph, but that's because it probably has significance and is something to remember for later on, to piece together the puzzle or mystery. Still, I'm glad you like my little experimental fic, and hope you enjoy my other stories, and look forward to any future works I have. Also, even though I do pre-write most if not all of the story (to make sure events stay relevant and in order, and to give it a lot of editing before final post), I'll put up the next chapter after I feel the need to do so. And like I said at the beginning there: "The more reviews I get, the faster I'll put up the next chapter." Oh, and for the beginning, you'll notice on the main page summary there, I have the note: "Slow Starting" …most, if not all of my stories tends to have a slow start. So…yeah. Again, thanks for your input, and enjoy the rest of the story!
Darth Roden: lol, I dunno about "master" Carl. I think you're giving me too much credit. But, thanks anyway. I'll give a cliffie whenever I can, and usually when I do, I usually will try and make it a big one. Well, let's see if your suspicions are correct, and if they're answered in the next chapter. Enjoy!
Ni9htdreame12: Ok, here you go! Enjoy!
Number6: Hope you likey! (Sent E-mail of rest of reply)
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Morning seemed to of come quickly. The bright sun shone through the windshield, right into Helga's face, disturbing her peaceful slumber. Being unwillingly drunk last night might have actually been a good thing for her. She finally had a long peaceful sleep. No bad dreams, no nightmares, nothing. Still, that didn't stop the sun from waking her up. Groaning loudly, she rolled over to get out of the light, but she quickly found out that it wasn't very comfortable, nor could she shield her face from the light. Tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position, Helga gave up and opened her eyes. Her vision was still blurry and she had a very bad migraine headache. Obviously caused by the alcohol. Holding her head, she mentally cursed herself for having a headache. Then it hit her…she wasn't home. She wasn't even in the city! She started to look around, and then spotted the figure, who was now wide-awake due to Helga's movements from earlier.
"Hey…how ya feeling?" The figure asked.
Helga stared at the figure, unsure of her feelings. Of course she was upset, but the surprise of it all and the fact that she's hung over, suppressed that anger for the time being.
"Hmm, you're probably hung over from last night…"
Now Helga was shocked. And you could tell by the look on her face.
'Hung over? What the heck happened last night? Damn, I swear if this jerk did anything to me I'll…I'll…I'll kill him! So badly that he won't even have an after life!' Helga thought to herself, only getting a sharp pain through her head in response.
"You're probably wondering what the heck I'm talking about, right? Well, Rhonda and Lila were trying to set you up last night."
Helga folded her arms and looked away, showing that the two girls didn't intimidate her. Thinking that they'd never be able to do anything to her. Or even dare.
"Helga, listen to me! Rhonda and Lila slipped alcohol into your drinks! They wanted you to be drunk. And when you were, they were going to have someone rape you! Rape you Helga! And they hired me to do it. But I would never do such a thing to you. Why? Because I've always cared about you."
Helga just sat there in complete shock and disbelief. She wanted to believe that it wasn't true, but gut feeling was telling her that it was. And it would explain the headache and feeling of nausea and dizziness. So many thoughts raced around her mind. Almost making her pass out. But she regained her composure, and shook off the feelings.
"I never want anything bad happen to you. Ok…something that you can't control or don't see coming. You have a life Helga, and I want it to be a good one."
She looked confused, plus having a headache didn't help. Of course it didn't help either when the person talking to her is covered by a large trench coat and hat. But that was soon to change as the figure removed the hat to reveal…none other than……Brainy! Looking almost the same as he did 5 years ago…except now he didn't have much hair, which seemed weird.
"Heh…I bet you're wondering why I've been gone so long, am I right?"
Helga gave him a 'no duh' look.
"Well…I was in a treatment center. Ok, maybe not for the entire 5 years, but still, off and on in there…"
Brainy seemed rather uncomfortable in what he was trying to say. Helga sensed his uneasiness and got a little aggravated. She didn't like it when people stammered on, trying to think about what they're trying to say. However, she waited patiently as possible, if that was even possible.
"I…can't exactly tell you why right now. It's hard to talk about."
Helga tried not to slap him for delaying that long just to tell her that. Instead she unlocked the car door and stormed away. The snow on the hill made a crunch sound as she stomped away.
"Helga! Wait…where are you going?" Brainy said catching up to her. "What's wrong?"
She pretty much ignored him and kept on walking. Then, Brainy placed his hand on her shoulder. It sent chills up her spine, stopping all of her movements.
"Please, tell me what's wrong. Please? I love you enough to care."
'He what? Did he say he loved me? No! That's impossible! No one can love me, no one ever does love me. Why would he?'
Helga still wouldn't face Brainy. But that didn't seem to bother him. He knew Helga was dealing with some personal issues and not to press the issue too much. Still he wanted some answers. But how to get them out of her without upsetting her?
"I'm…sorry. After all these years I could never get up the nerve to tell you that. Of course it didn't help when you loved another. But Helga, that was years ago. I've come to realize that I needed to let you go. So I have. I still love you, but it's more of a friendly love. Please…listen. Don't make the same mistake I did. Don't wait forever. Take action. Cause if you don't, the things you love will slowly fade away. Or even the people you love…"
That struck a nerve in Helga. For some reason Brainy's statement got to her deeply. She stood there with a blank look, thinking long and hard about what he just said.
'Did I make a mistake? Are things fading away from me just because I've been shutting them out for so long? No…that just can't be! Nothing is fading! Nothing you hear! There never was anything in the first place!' Helga thought to herself, not wanting to admit anything. Not wanting to admit that things are indeed fading away.
"But, over the past few years I've learned you've given up on a certain someone. I actually couldn't believe it. But then I saw my chance. The chance I had to finally tell you how I felt. Then, I saw how different you started acting. Keeping people even further away, you getting more aggravated and aggressive, not to mention violent. If I do recall, you were once suspended for two weeks because you nearly killed someone. Why, if Phoebe hadn't stopped you I'm sure you would of. I know that this isn't you Helga. I've seen who you really are years ago. Where's that Helga? Where's the Helga I grew to love?"
'She's gone…and never coming back.' Helga thought to herself, still not facing Brainy. Scowling to herself.
"I didn't tell you then because I was afraid of what would have happened to me if I told you. I was afraid of facing a similar fate. But what I was afraid of most was rejection. I knew that I didn't stand a chance for you to like me. And that's when I made my decision to give up on trying to get you to like me. And then, focused on trying to make you happy…but I can't seem to figure out what'll make you happy. Open up. Tell me what's wrong."
Helga looked towards the ground. 'How can I tell him what's wrong when I don't even know what's wrong? I have to admit, it is rather sweet of him to care about me like this. But I just don't like him the way he used to like me. And I never will.'
"Well then….I'll take you back home. You ready to go?" Brainy said, knowing that Helga was probably getting rather cold and standing here talking to someone who doesn't talk back wasn't much fun standing out in the freezing weather either. Well, it was quite cold up on the hill. Down in the city it was much warmer.
Helga nods slightly before turning around and climbing back into Brainy's car.
'At least he's old enough to drive. I should be getting my permit here soon…I hope Maybe then I can have some more freedom.' Helga thought as Brainy drove away into the city.
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Back at Rhonda's house, Lila was just waking up. A lone sheet was covering some of her nude body as memory of last night came back to mind. Suddenly a noise came from underneath the sheets next to her.
"Mmm…hey baby. Sleep well?"
"I think so" Lila replied, getting a kiss from her boyfriend
"Last night sure was fun eh?"
"Oh my yes. Just ever so much fun."
"That's good. Say…want to have some more fun?"
"Ooo…bring it on big boy!" Lila cooed
From there, nothing was heard but giggling, moans, and all sorts of other 'obvious to what they were doing' noises coming from inside the room. Their antics woke up a similar situation Rhonda…
"Urgh…my head." Rhonda whined, "What happened last night?"
"I don't know…but looks like we sure had some fun! Wouldn't you think?"
"Shut up" She snapped
"Oh, so this is the thanks I get?"
"Yes…now leave!"
"Fine! Have a good day Ms. Lloyd." The boy said sarcastically in a way. With that he gathers his clothes and leaves.
"Urgh…last time I sleep with him!"
Rhonda gets up and puts on a silky robe, before ascending her room to check on the rest of the house. Examining each room, she found a few to be completely empty and rather clean, with the exception of Lila's temporary room, which was locked. However, when Rhonda came to the last room, she found it locked.
"Locked? Hmm…" Reaching up, Rhonda grabbed the little key and unlocked the door. Then, she noticed that the balcony door was open.
"What the? …oh my…Lila! Lila!" Rhonda called, even though she knew that wouldn't work.
So she decided to take matters into her own hands. Walking back to the room Lila was in, she knocked on the door.
"Ooo…who is it? Ah…yeah."
"Lila! Get out here now! We need to talk!" Rhonda shouted
"Ok…ah, ah, ah! Just a moment…oh yeah!"
Rhonda waited patiently, listening to the sounds coming from the room. Wasn't exactly how she planned on spending her morning, but she needed to talk to Lila. After what seemed like forever, and upon hearing a few familiar lines that usually ended a session of 'love making', as Rhonda figured they were doing, Lila emerged from the room, a few minutes later, wearing only a bra and panties, and looking rather tired. Not only that but her reddish hair was a mess, and so was the rest of her.
"Yes?" Lila asked, still reeling from what just transpired moments ago.
"Looks like our guy tricked us!" Rhonda said pointing to the empty room, frustrated.
"What?"
"Helga was supposed to get 'done' last night remember?"
"Oh yeah..."
"Well, looks like the guy we hired ran off and took Helga with him."
"Maybe he took her back to his place?"
"Maybe, but we don't exactly know that."
"Yeah, you're right." Lila admitted
"Oh well. Maybe now she'll know we mean business?"
"Possibly…now if you don't mind, I still have business to take care of." Lila said, not really caring about Helga at the moment.
"Whatever Lila, just don't destroy anything valuable ok?"
"Sure Rhonda." She grinned.
"I swear I'll get you one day Helga…one day…" Rhonda vowed…
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Chapter 11 "Breaking the Barrier" is up next! See ya then! And I forsee this getting even more interesting now! Especially with Brainy now around!
-King RTS-I'm the King of My World!
