Chapter 2
Crazy Love
The little town girl followed the angel towards the Algerium Forest, stepping over the bloody trail and being as close as his shadow. When she talked, her voice was so soft and fragile. When she walked, her steps were so quiet like there was nothing there. When she tugged on Dark Pit's toga, it didn't hurt his fresh wounds.
"Um..."
"What?" DP didn't even bother to turn around.
It took Emma a moment until she answered, "... its been about half an, um... hour and we only walked about uh... a couple of feet..."
It was true, if anything Dark Pit was more of a zombie than an angel. He didn't notice the pain that much until the girl had mentioned it to him, ouch. His legs could barely move without pain stabbing in, and his arms looked as if they were going to fall off. He's an angel, helloooooo wings! Pittoo straightened up his arched back and slowly stretched out his feathered fliers. A gust a wind blew as the wings flapped causing Emma's chocolate hair to flutter back, her face was priceless.
But before anything else could be done, Dark Pit took off, struggling to keep afloat. Eyes trembling Emma cried out, "Wait! You're making it worst! I'll help you, please come back down!"
Aaaaand of course DP listened to no one, but right now isn't the best time to be the stubborn little angel he is. He hovered back down and fell to his knees. There was barely enough energy to stay awake, so Pittoo's breathing had gone faint. His vision blurred but Emma came in and caught the fallen hero whispering that everything will be okay. That broke up whatever emotion fumbled inside of the dark angel, all the fighting and the drama with Pandora. Dark Pit wouldn't cry... cause ya know, he's that kind of guy, but the angel actually listened to the words of the town girl. He also wouldn't admit it but... he actually found them soothing.
Emma carefully rested Pittoo's arm over her shoulders and she guided him inside the tall field of corn. The stalks grew up strong and they towered over the two, it gave a lot of cover up just incase. If one of the townspeople came up and saw a bloody angel, they would run away hollering it to everyone. Slowly, Emma brought DP to an opening in the field, it wasn't very spacey but it was just enough for the angel to lay down. Resting his head on a mound of dead grass, the girl stroke the top Dark Pit's head and he closed his eyes.
"Rest." Emma hushed and began to gradually slip away, she needed to get help.
The angel's eyes were still closed but he felt the space around him empty and fill with coldness, "s-stay..." Oh dang! "... please." AWH DANG! Dark Pit said please! Things just got real! Not knowing if it was the best choice, Emma gulped and nodded.
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The skies glowed a hazy orange when DP opened his bright red eyes. He still ached a bit and the angel found out quickly when tried to sit up, most of his wounds healed up though. Deciding not to move Pittoo surveyed his surroundings, the last thing he remembered was falling asleep to Emma's melody. He tried to clear his mind by taking deep breaths and closing his eyes. What the heck was wrong with him? Instantly, the thought popped into his mind. First he ran away and flicked off a Goddess, then he got his butt kicked and saved a girl for no reason. Now look where he is now! In pain, confused, hungry... and... and... DP looked to his right and was face to face with Emma, sleeping silently. All the frustrated words faded away and everything was quiet, she looked so innocent and small. Like a kid. Laying so close to her made the angel gulp. Emma's hair was brought together on one side of her neck and she rested on her side, all curled up. It was so calm and quiet, like the world fell asleep too. For once, Pittoo wasn't fighting with others, he didn't cringe up and yell. He just stayed chill and accepted the fact that he liked when he was near the towns girl.
The air began to cool down and Emma woke up to the cold breeze. She was awfully tired and tried to ignore it, so the girl closed her eyes and shivered. Then an unexpected warmth surrounded her as Emma was pulled into DP's arms. He didn't say anything, and after a moment or two it seemed like the angel fell asleep.
"... uh-"
"What?"
The quick response made Emma jump a bit but she understood him more now and didn't mind as much. She asked about his wounds and Pittoo explained that angels heal up a lot faster than humans. This lead up to a small conversation on immortals and the girl listened while the angel talked. Before he knew it, Dark Pit noticed how comfortable he was and the thought made him feel better inside.
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"Lady Palutena! Lady Palutena!" Pit ran into the Goddess of Light's quarters, at the moment she was studying Viridi patterns in battle. The moving screen paused, as her assistant caught his breath. "There is... urgent... news!" Gasped the angel, "Amazon Pandora... has left gifts... at our steps... Lady Palutena..."
All was pearly white, the columns and walls painted with patterns of glistening gold paint. The marble floors reflected the images like a cloudy mirror and the ceiling was covered in windows that let in bright natural light. This is the palace of light and peace. "Bring them in Pit."
"Wha...?"
"What are you waiting for?" Laughed the Goddess.
Pit shivered in fear when the cookie memory replayed in his mind, "With all due respect Lady Palutena but... Pandora, uh... I just don't trust her kindness."
"Hmhm!" She giggled as her hand brushed across the hero's flippy hair. The slow steady taps of the Goddess' footsteps echoed and Pit tailed behind her. "Amazon may not seem like it but she can be nice once in a while."
"You mean when she's not bragging about her hair?"
The two bowed their heads slightly, greeting the centurions that stood like walls, guarding every entry and door of the palace. The soldiers remained loyal even through the toughest times in war, they protect their Goddess with their life. Just like Pit. Fountains splashing and waters flowing were heard faintly behind the sounds of the SkyWorld people. Men, Women and children gathered in the grand hall all wanting to thank the Goddess or ask for favors. To pass time the people talked to each other and the centurions entertained them with firework shots, the kids played around with Pit. It wasn't too crowded and it wasn't too empty, SkyWorld loved the Palace and gathered around hoping to get a glimpse of their shining Queen.
A little boy in his over sized toga ran to Palutena holding up a flower, he had tripped for his sandals were loose. The boy was the first to see Pit and the Goddess and hurried to get to them first, but unfortunately he didn't get up in time and soon the people of the town crowded around the hero and queen. Palutena saw him though, and she hushed the people, slowly she walked past the crowd and walked right up to the little boy.
"What is your name?" She asked holding out her hand.
"Le-Leon... Lady Palutena."
The Goddess smiled and pointed to the flower, "Is that for me?"
The little boy jumped and smiled, he explained that the flowers around his mother's grave were dying and that this was the last flower. No worries, Palutena knows what to do! "Close your eyes..." She laid her hand on top of Leon's head. "My friend has come to your service. Go back home and check the garden once more child." he nodded and hugged the Goddess before leaving. The people clapped and called out to the queen.
Thinking, Pit scratched his head, "friend... nature..." A light bulb lit above his head, "Viridi! Lady Palutena are you talking to her with your powers? Can I greet her as well?!"
A voice appeared behind the hero, "Don't be ridiculous." The Goddess of Nature stood with arms crossed. Her elegant dress left a trail of leaves as she walked and her jewelry chimed like bells. Viridi walked right past the angel and came to Palutena informing her that she has gotten "gifts" as well from Pandora.
A centurion retrieved Palutena's presents, boxes of unique colors and unwrapped them. In a flash a Handora popped out of the first box but before it can lay a finger on the two Goddesses, Pit jolted forward and killed it in one swing. He then stood by himself saying a poem no one was listening to, "When you expect an unexpected..." Pit was just acting dramatic, proud of his fighting, "your heart is not like your soul..." the hero clenched his fist, "so bow down and listen to your- Ah!"
Viridi face palmed and pulled the angel back into the conversation. The second box blew up into confetti and fireworks shot out spelling the words- "Party at Palutena's!" Then the next box which was the smallest had a tight ribbon around it. Pit tugged on the fabric and the box opened slowly... showing a single chocolate chip cookie. The final box was opened by the Goddess of Nature, is was the biggest gift of all. As she unwrapped a box there was just another one inside, Viridi soon got irritated and raged. That's when the centurions had to escort the SkyWorld people out so they wouldn't be scarred for life.
The angel stepped in when Viridi was just about to throw it out the window. Anyways once the box was a small as a cup, Pit tapped it once and a flash of light shocked everyone. Once everything calmed down the three looked up to see Pandora laughing.
"Calamity what is the meaning of this?" Fumed the Nature Goddess. Pit was holding her back strongly, he didn't look like he was complaining though. Hand to shoulder contact!
With a giggle and a snap, Amazon poofed out a bunch of chickens to land on Viridi. Calamity yawned rolled her eyes saying, "To be honest, I thought my little Kuro was here but I'm afraid not." She then hovered to the ground, and bowed before Palutena. "My apologizes to your gathering."
Everyone knew that Palutena and Pit were like the higher leaders of the sky. After winning the war over Medusa AND Hades, Pit and his Goddess were practically the boss around here. But of course the king of the UnderWorld will not allow it, some saw he will rise once again. But before that happens, the gang is trying to figure out the whole Viridi killing all of mankind and of course their relationship with her. Friends? Enemies? No one knows.
Red in the face and steam leaking out, Viridi pulled away from Pit and came face to face with Pandora. "You put 43 stupid statues in my ponds and fountains! You are ruining my garden's beauty!"
"54 to be exact."
"hmpf."
"Oh hush now Baby Goddess." Amazon waved her hand effortlessly across Viridi's face and like magic a bouquet of flowers popped out and landed in her hands. "You know you love it."
"Argghhh!" Frustrated the Nature protector chucked the bundle towards Pit and stalked off outside. While Pandora stepped towards Palutena, you can see in the background Pit taking the flowers and following his friend.
"I have news from Hades." Whispered Pandora. "... He is awake, Goddess of Light."
Turning away from the centurions cleaning up the mess, The Goddess of Light raised her eyebrow and beckoned Pandora to tell more. Behind them, Pit caught up the enraged Viridi and took a single rose from the bouquet. He gently placed it behind the girl's ear and grinned.
"You know Pit," Viridi started, "We're enemies and yet you treat me like a princess. You know one day we will HAVE to fight."
"Perhaps that's true..." Leaning on the balcony railings, the angel faces the Goddess. He begins to braid the flowers, "You're mind is set on killing the humans... My mind is set on saving the humans..."
"Would we still be friends if I did succeed my plans?"
Pit never thought about it before so it took him by surprise. "I'd be dead already. With my life I protect those who are innocent." With that he plopped the flower crown he made with stems and petals on top of the Viridi's golden hair. "Have you thought about changing your ways? Will you?"
There was a long pause. "I'm afraid not."
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"What do you mean Hades has woken?" Palutena closed her doors once both of them entered her room. The motion screen of Viridi's forces disappeared and the fountain stopped. Completely silent. "Does he know you are out of the dark?"
Calamity wore different clothes, not too showy, it was more of a magician kind of look. She pointed her thumb to herself, "The Light's secret spy, Lady Palutena." The footsteps echo across the floor. "Hades called me to his side. His powers are weaken so he cannot see what I am doing now, but..." It took a while for words to get out, "But once he regains his strength, he will kill me once he finds out. Mirror's Curse, Lady Palutena, I will not be of this world no more." The Goddess of Light didn't know what to say, and Pandora marched up to her and held out a flower. With a single blow of her breath, Calamity froze the plant and it crumbled. Breaking into pieces and then to dust.
"... The first signs of Maledicat Mirror..."
Out of nowhere, Pandora laughed and hovered to the air. "He doesn't suspect a thing!" A black hole appeared in the ground below her and vines reached up to pull her down. At the last second, Pandora dropped her smile and it was replaced with a frown.