Hello guys, I'm back from my little break. I took some time to think about how to continue the story, as I honestly had some problems thinking about the plot. And that's why I decided to very likely make this story shorter than I wanted to at first. That means, the plot will go on much faster from now on. The first big plot twist of this story is already VERY near. Who knows, maybe it's only two chapters away. Don't exactly know myself. The story will very likely have around 20 chapters, maybe 25, since I already have MUCH more ideas for the following actions. For today you get another more relaxing, but PRETTY important chapter. But not nearly as important as the ones that are in coming! Stay tuned and have fun reading. SERIOUS Reviews are appreciated.
Chapter 8: The feast of love
Thunder's POV
It was only a few days left until Christmas. It was pretty late already and I tried to sleep. As I worked all of the day to prepare for the event, I was pretty tired. But I wasn't able to sleep peacefully. I had to worry about so many things. I had made too many mistakes and if I'd do anything wrong all of my lies would come to an end. If this would happen… But otherwise I did not want to lie to my friends. Fate and SD both care so much about me and I refuse to tell them anything! All the time I thought about my options. The question I had to ask myself all the time was: What would be the best for my friends? Maybe it would be the best for them, if they'd not have to know…
But back to the topic: This past evening I tried to sleep for a few hours, but without any success. As I was tired of being tired, I decided to get myself some water. But as I passed Fate's and SD's room, I heard the two of them talking. Obviously, I was not the only one still being awake. At first, I ignored it, as it was not my business, what they were talking, but even if I'm ashamed to admit it, I decided to listen a little more, as I heard Fate talking. "And that's why I believe that… that… I'm in love…" I tried not to make a noise. My friends too were both quiet for a few seconds. After that time, I heard SD giggle a little. "Well, I'd like to play surprised, but I don't like to lie to others. I already knew about it. And I think it's great news!" As I could not see them, I can only guess, but I believe that Fate very likely blushed. "What? You… you already know? But I thought…" SD stopped her. "I know some more things than you'd believe. But that doesn't matter right now. I won't disappoint you, I promise!"
This was the moment, I decided to leave. I felt a little bad about eavesdropping and I decided not to show them about knowing about it. But to be honest, I already supposed this. From the day Fate was hurt by the general on, she and SD seemed to understand each other better every day. Since I failed to save her, but SD managed to do so I watched how they were doing. I saw them getting closer every day and talking very much. I already suspected that Fate had fallen in love with my friend. Them being the same species was only the top of the iceberg. I was a little sad about not being able to talk to them about their relation. But even if I was happy for them getting together and already awaited the day, they'd tell me themselves, something made me feel a little hurt. Maybe it was the knowledge about me having less of a reason to keep my secrets from them… since they would still have each other, it would be easier for them… *Sigh* Just one more thing to worry about…
Well, time just went by for the next few days until Christmas finally arrived. To keep my thoughts away for a little, I used my time to prepare for a little party. The biggest problem was, to find presents for my friends. Especially for Fate, since I had NO idea what she could like at all. That's why I did not get anything too special. The evening arrived surprisingly fast. Fate managed to walk like normal again, so she wanted to help preparing the food too. Because I was interested how good she could cook at all, I agreed to let her prepare it alone while I decorated the living room.
After everything was finished, we just sat together in the room, eating the soup Fate made. This may sound rude, but it tasted way better than I expected. It's just because I did not believe that someone who forgot everything, even about cooking, could be that much of a cook. The rest of the day we spent all of the time together. As I gave my presents to my friends, they seemed pretty happy, Fate even more than SD. But what surprised me was, that somehow BOTH if them managed to leave the house and get something for ME without me noticing. As the night went on, we decided to end our little celebration. SD went to sleep immediately and I went outside. I walked right through the forest for around half an hour. Every time I just need some time for myself and especially some time to relax, not thinking about anything, I went to a little cliff at the edge of the forest. There you have a great view on the ocean. It's kind of my secret place. I just sat down and watched the stars above me, just enjoying my life for once, as I heard a familiar story behind me… "Thunder?" Fate was standing at the edge of the clearing. I was pretty surprised to see her there. "Uh… what are you doing here, Fate? How did you find this place?" She seemed to hesitate for a moment. "I… I followed you. I… I need to tell you something…" I already knew, what she was going to tell me… or did I?