~ Eevee
When the school shutdown, everyone tried their best to stay calm and follow protocol. I couldn't help but be a little scared, because whenever this happens it's usually because of a region threatening crisis or a threat to our community.
I didn't know what was wrong, no matter who I asked their reasons were all different. As I tried to wrap my head around it, I felt my phone vibrate.
I was surprised Ryu was the one who texted. But the message he sent made everything become clear.
'Are you okay Eevee?! My sister Riolu escaped from the asylum. She killed over 20 already and the numbers are only going up! All the patients are running around as well only a few have been caught claiming to be her supporters!!! I'm afraid she might go after you now, so please be careful!!'So much fear rose up into my head at once, and the memories of Riolu were only making it worse.
'You're such a weakling.'
'You are nothing.'
'S*head.'
'Look how easily this loser crumbles everyone.'
'Aww is she gonna cry?'
'You b*!'
'Get Wimp Shrimp now!'
'You will never defeat me.'
'Hahaha!!! Looks like we got a fighter here.'
'You call that fighting. So pathetic.'
'You b*ard!!'
'When I find you I am going to kill you!!!'
'I would've been so pleasant for my eyes to see your life fading that day. Your screams getting silenced by the waves. Hehehehe...YOU SHOULD'VE DIED THAT DAY!!! Hehehehehe...'
'I was the one that pushed you in the water when you couldn't swim. Hehehehehe... Why didn't you die that day?!'
'Your bleeding...Hehehehehe...Seeing your pain is like visioning a masterpiece. Hehehehe...Aww is she gonna cry...'
My chest felt tight and I clenched my phone tightly with one paw and absentmindedly grazed my cheek with the other.
I fought against my fear and asthma, because I needed to stay strong no matter what.
The sound of the intercom snapped me out of my thoughts.
'Everyone please proceed to the exits now with extreme caution. Please stick with your teachers at all times students. You cannot leave until you are identified by your parents/guardian. Be safe students and follow your teacher's instructions at all times. Thank you.'The sunlight shining in from outside was in a orange pinkish color meaning it was already late afternoon.
I couldn't even think about how worried my parents must be right now.
I was scared out of my wits that it took almost all of my strength to just walk outside.
"EEVEE!!! DAUGHTER, WHERE ARE YOU?!"
"Mom...M-Ahem! Mom! Mom! I'm over here!"
"EEVEE! OH MY ARCEUS! BABY!! SWEETIE! I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE OKAY!!"
"Too tight mom..."
"Sorry. I was worried sick about you and- Ugh! I'm glad you're okay!"
"Don't cry mom I'm okay."
Dad joined in on the hug, managing to pull us both into a bear hug.
"Dad...Can we go home now? I don't think I could be here any minute longer..."
"Ehe Ehe Ehe...Of course sweetie, whatever you want! Honey let's go!"
Dad said nothing and didn't stop holding us until we got to the car. I sat down in the backseat with mom who refused to let me go.
"Wait dad, where's Sylveon?"
"He just texted us that he and his mom are on their way over to our house right now. So you don't need to worry about him."
"What about Riolu?"
"We haven't heard from them yet but it probably won't be long before we do. So for now just wait until we get home, okay Eevee?"
"Okay daddy."
For once in my life I didn't complain as mom held me close. I just needed moral support right now more than ever.
And sure enough when we arrived at the apartment, Sylveon and Vaporeon were waiting out on the steps.
"Eevee!"
"We're both glad you're okay."
They both hugged me. And despite my best efforts I choked up in tears.
"You're going to be okay Eevee. You'll be okay."
"I know...I know..."
But my cries were silenced when we heard a fast car approach. The door opened and Ryu came barreling out towards us.
"Eevee! Eevee! Oh thank Arceus, you're okay..."
Rioli put his paws on his knees as if he had been running a marathon all day.
"I'm glad you're both here. Let's all go inside."
The three of us excused ourselves up to my room. The adults all stayed in the kitchen hardly saying a word. Mom indulged them with hot cocoa.
All of this was happening because of me. I hated being a burden like this but I guess it couldn't be helped.
I sat down in my desk chair with a sigh, while Sylveon and Riolu took the two bean bags.
"Eevee?"
"Yes, Sylveon?"
"What do you think should be the next course of action?"
"Well...I don't know. I can't even think clearly right now so...I don't know..."
"I see. Well Eevee, me and my mom were thinking maybe you should spend the night in our house for now. Just in case they plan on targeting you here."
"What?! Why can't me and my family watch her?!"
"Because your sister will be expecting it, so what else can we really do but hide her in a place Riolu won't be expecting? Knowing that do you still think it wise to take responsibility if Eevee gets harmed in anyway, because you didn't think of the consequences?"
"I-Argh! Fine!"
"Eevee? Is this all right with you?"
"Of course, but what about my parents. I know they would never say 'yes' to this, even in this situation."
"Don't worry. I talked to my mom about it already. And I can gurantee she's trying her best to convince them how well thought out this plan is."
"Yeah but-"
"NOT MY BABY EEVEE!!!"
"And there goes my mom..."
*30 minutes later
"LET ME GO!!! YOU CAN'T JUST LET HER GO WITH THEM!! EEVEE SWEETIE PLEASE GET BACK HERE!! NO LET ME GO!!!"
I walked with Sylveon and his mom carrying a duffel bag full of some clothes and bath products.
Dad was holding mom back, who was against the whole idea of letting me spend the night at Sylveon's house until my life is no longer in danger. My dad knew it was for the best no matter how much he disliked Sylveon.
"I feel guilty. But it's the right thing to do. I'm sure my mom will understand."
"Don't worry Eevee. We'll take good care of you. Now just hang tight."
I closed the car door silencing mom's screams. But then I heard a knock on the window, and lowered it down so mom can say something.
"You take care of yourself. Do you hear me?"
"I got it mom. Don't worry."
"She'll be good in our hands. Don't worry so much Mrs L."
"I'll take your word for it. Now go before I start to regret it."
"Thanks mom. Bye, I love you."
"I love you too."
I waved my paw at her as we drove off into the night.
(Note : How will taking refuge in Sylveon's house be like? Find out in Ch 58 ~ Eevee!)