King of Hearts
Chapter 12 – Focus
Rover's POV.
I got Pitch to his room and the second he reached his bed he ordered me.
"Get out!"
I was now crossed on the line of being his friend and him being my boss.
I still sided along him and gently replied to him.
"She's just trying to get to you Pitch. She wants you to focus."
In force Pitch pushed me as hard as he could and as I moved back I bumped right into a solid standing Shadow who looked into my eyes with ease.
"Please leave us alone for a few minutes, would you Rover?" He urged me as I slowly looked back to Pitch who was buried in his chest.
Gently looking back to Shadow I nodded and replied.
"Yes sir."
Shadow took his lead from there to approach his son who didn't attempt to move now from his current state.
Slowly I made my way out to shut the door.
I knew Shadow would get him together, all I had to do was wait.
As I slowly made my way out of the hall, I managed to bump right into Lace who was heading for Pitch's room by the looks of her.
"Excuse me." I said to her quickly as I went to move away as fast as I could.
As I nearly escape, I was caught off guard by her hand turning me back.
"I don't bite Rover." She stated as I questioned.
"Not the impression you landed on Pitch. What was that all about? You know you shouldn't have brought in his real father for this." I stated as she rubbed the back of her neck.
Upon locking eyes she replied.
"The kid needs to focus Rover. I was just trying to get that through to him."
Immediately I replied.
"By telling him his dad would never approve of him as a son? Black didn't even live to see Pitch, so how can you stoop that low?"
Giving me a frown she replied calmly.
"I know I jumped base too far, but at least the kid will want to fight me now that he's mad."
Taking my eyes to a roll, I replied.
"You broke him Lace. I've never seen him break down like that. You obviously did go too far, but even you should have the common sense to make it up to him. We both know you could have gotten the same results a different way."
Taking my hand she replied almost instantly.
"That's why I was just going to see him. I feel like bitch."
Smiling I replied.
"You are a bitch. You've always been."
Letting go she replied back.
"Just more then I aimed for this time. Don't worry, I'll apologize."
Smiling still, I ordered her calmly.
"You better."
"Or what?" She asked in force as I shook my head and turned to walk off.
As I gained distance she shouted.
"That's what I thought! We both know I'll knock you out still Rover!"
I continued to chuckle as I made my way back outside.
Lace's POV.
I stood still as Rover left me be, and as I went to turn I found lady Zarra in my face.
"Oh! Zarra, I'm sorry. I was just heading to go see Pitch and...?"
"Smack!"
My head turned to the side as she brought her hand across my face with almost enough force to knock me to the ground.
I held my ground in anger and confusion as she shouted.
"How dare you talk about his father like you knew him!"
In reaction I tried to reply.
"I wasn't trying to...?" She cut me off with more rage.
"You assaulted my son! You broke his heart by telling him his own father wouldn't have ever loved him! You had no right to even speak of him! I have half a mind to kill you right now!" She stated in anger as I eagerly replied.
"Give it a try! I can't wait to see how fast you fail!"
Her hands turned into fists as I readied myself for a fight.
As our eyes locked and anger seemed to boil passed our breaking points, I widened my eyes to see her attempt to send a hook at me.
I was just about to stop her when Shadow Robotnik came out from behind her to grab her from behind.
"Let me go!" She ordered him as I let my guard lower now from him dragging her back.
"Relax!" He ordered as she attempted to kick herself free.
"That bitch had no right to talk about Black that way! I'm gonna...?"
Shadow immediately replied.
"I know she didn't, but causing a bigger problem isn't going to solve a thing Zarra!"
Zarra stopped trying to resist her husband as I smiled at her from beyond.
I completely saw how much she wanted to hurt me, and it was only because of Shadow that she wouldn't try today.
The three of us stood here now as Shadow said to her.
"She's going to apologize to our son for what she said. Let it go baby please." He begged her as she stared at me still.
Slowly she looked to Shadow who held her tight.
In anger she pushed him away and made her way down the hall and out of sight.
Shadow sighed to the reaction he got from her, and as I went to move he stopped me with his palm to my chest.
I stared at him deeply as he ordered.
"Don't ever mention his father without my approval first."
"Shadow it...?" Again I was stopped.
"I know why you did it and that's the only reason why I'm letting you off with a warning this time. Go make things right with him then come see me whenever your done. I want to talk to you in private."
"Yes sir." I replied as he nodded and made his way after his berzerking wife who we heard slam a door from further off in the compound.
I watched as Shadow made his way towards the battle he was bound to fight, and as he soon vanished I began my way to Pitch's room where I found him him resting on his bed.
He held his back to me as I made my way in to shut and lock the door.
I saw his ears jump up as I asked.
"You okay kid?"
I watched from across as his head turned to face me.
His eyes looked wet, but he didn't seem to be crying anymore.
As I smiled towards him, he replied in an anger filled tone.
"What do you want now?"
Letting my arms show my disposition, I replied.
"I came to apologize. I went too far and I'm sorry."
He sniffed slightly through his nose and as I remained there in thoughts for his answer, he came back to say.
"Your a fucking bitch."
I had to laugh now.
"Haha, I know this already kid!"
Pitch began to growl as I approached slowly to his side.
"Settle down tiger. No need to throw another tantrum. Not like you would get anywhere with it anyway."
"Did you come to apologize or mock me some more!?" He asked in anger as I now stood in front of him.
"I came to apologize, I'm sorry if it seems like I'm bullying you kid, but it's what I do to everyone. Get use to it, if you still plan on learning with me."
Pitch lowered his head to the floor as I then asked carefully.
"Do you plan on training with me? And I mean for real? No more staring at my ass and no more acting like your top shit, cause I can certainly set you straight if you do."
Pitch quickly asked.
"What's your name?"
With a small smile I replied.
"Lace."
"Lace." He said to himself softly as I moved my fingers under his chin to gently lift him back up to my view.
That's all you get to know for now kid. Earn the rest if you want to know more about me. That's how this works." I told him directly as he stared into my eyes.
I still held my smirk as he began to get up from his bed to face me.
"How do I do that?"
Letting my arms cross I replied.
"By proving your worth the time to me. You work hard and you'll get what you want."
Pitch widened his eyes as I chuckled and restated to him.
"Not that. Your not my type anyway kid."
Pitch quickly frowned and with a smile I asked.
"You wana try and continue where we left off?"
Giving me a nod he replied.
"Yes ma'am."
Patting his shoulder I replied with a now wider smile.
"Good. Then let's get back out there. I'll go easy on you this time, okay?"
With a small grin Pitch replied.
"Try it."
Quickly I got him to exit behind me, and as we proceeded to the exit I smiled at another familiar face making his way to Shadow's office.
"Lace." He stated as I waved to him as we crossed paths.
"Damien." I replied as he made a full swing by me.
Now with distance, I continued my way outside with Pitch on my tail like a puppy. Kid was still staring but I can't say I blame him. Its not like there is many good looking woman around his type of life. Too bad for him. He's not bad looking for his age.
Pitch and myself both returned to the garden where we found Rover waiting.
"Good?" He wondered as he looked to Pitch.
"Good." He replied in confidence as we both smiled together.
As we set apart, I replied.
"Then let's get started."
Pitch readied himself this time as I stared into his brown, determined eyes.
