Hey guys I forgot to mention in my last chapter that this is my very first fan fiction and I am super excited for all of you to read and comment on my work.:) I just want to apologize that my grammar isn't always the best so if you can comment what I need to correct that would be great! Now here is chapter 2. I hope its enjoyable:D
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Delta tossed and turned in her sleep. Her wings forcefully wrapped around her for comfort as she thought about all the worries in her life. " Can't sleep?" Whispered Marlin as he gazed out of the anemone watching Manta rest. Delta lifted her head, feeling dizzy.
" I'm surprised you're still awake", said Delta, "you usually sleep like a lazy walrus."
" Hmph," snorted Marlin, " Not tonight." Delta noticed that Marlin was stoic, with no expression so she couldn't interpret his thoughts. This is strange. I'm not used seeing Marlin like this. Thought Delta.
" Are you alright?" Asked Delta as she paced herself towards him.
" Me?" Said Marlin, "yes I'm fine, but mother isn't."
" What do you mean? She says that she feels fine." Questioned Delta. Marlin hesitated before answering. He took a deep swallow like he was about to reveal something Delta didn't want to hear.
" Delta… You know just as much as I do that mother's illness is getting worse and worse," mumbled Marlin. Delta got a sinking feeling in her gut and clenched one of her talons.
" Yes I know, but there's still hope. She can and will get better. I just know it!" Said Delta confidently stamping her claw down. Marlin shook his head.
" Delta listen to me. This is going to be hard for you to comprehend but in a short amount of time mother…" Marlin stopped and closed his eyes, not finishing his sentence. Delta knew what he was going to say next but she refused to think it.
" What.. What!" Shouted Delta, "Tell me Marlin!" Tears began to swell at the corners of her eyes. Marlin glanced at her. Despair was written on his face then he said,
" I don't need to say for you already know the truth." Delta collapsed on the soft bottom floor of the anemone and broke Into tears. Wings lying limply as she buried her face Into her talons. Marlin rushed to her side and lifted her up and held her so she could she directly into his eyes.
" Now Delta it's alright," said Marlin bringing her into a warm tight hug. She glanced up and saw a tear run along his snout.
" Listen, what I tell you next is very important." Said Marlin. "I'm 8 years old now and in couple months queen Coral will call forth seawings my age to step out and join her."
" What!" Delta shrieked and pulled away from Marlin. " No, Marlin you promised you will always be there for me! By my side remember!"
" I know what I said and I will…" Marlin said before getting cut off.
" You lied to me! After all you said you are gonna leave me! Do you know what's gonna happen? Queen Coral will send you away! Just like father!" Screamed Delta.
" No she won't. Haven't you heard? The dragonets of destiny are about to pick a sandwing Queen. This horrible war will end soon. Therefore, she won't send me away. I will be here guarding the Summer palace." Marlin said happily. Delta looked back up at Marlin. Eyes sore and swollen from all the shedded tears.
" You mean this gruesome war is almost over," trembled Delta bewilderedly.
" Yes! It will end soon. That I can promise," said Marlin reassuringly.
"You think, Delta mumbled, that father will come back?" Marlin bit his tongue. He hesitantly looked into her eyes and whispered,
" If he was given the chance, absolutely." Delta leaped into her brother's arms. Marlin wrapped his wings around her completely, covering up her small body like a blanket.
" Marlin?" Delta said quietly.
" Yes, Delta?" Said Marlin glancing down at her.
" You will always be a squid brain, but you're my brother and I love you," Delta said, squeezing tighter.
" I love you too my little slowpoke." They both kept hugging. Holding on tight and never letting go. Grasping onto the remaining hope that their mother will live and the war will end, and someday their father will return.