Chapter 2
Hey guys, I know I haven't been online for months, and I still haven't updated Destiny Never Dies, but a lot of things have come up lately. School has been pushing double the load, and other personal life situations came at the worst of times...
This story was originally inspired by one of those situations in my life, but everything's just come crashing down. Do not worry about me, everything is fine now. I am going on a whim now with this story, but I'm dedicated to my work and will push on until I finish it. Now with winter break, I will be online frequently.
Enjoy!
Black everywhere. I'm alone again? My body is moving forward on its own, but I can't see where. Suddenly, the moon lights up, and the forest appears around me. A slight movement of wind slips by my ears, sending chills down my spine. I'm not stopping, and everything is still and quiet. Where the heck am I? Wait, there's a figure up ahead. "Hey!" No answer. "Who are you?" The figure gets bigger as I approach. It's behind a tree. "Hello?" I'm just a few feet away and my body stops. "Hey, are you alright?" It doesn't move. The wind picks up again, and my bangs cover my eyes for a second, then the figure is gone. "Where'd you go?" My nose picks up a scent and I'm able to turn my head into a pair of golden eyes. I'm knocked out again and Night's screams fill my ears.
My lungs fill up with air and I sit up. I look around and find the same medicines surrounding me. My heart pounds against my chest as I calm myself. The edge of the bed deepens, and I turn to find Jatoro sleeping on a chair. Has he been looking out for me? His head is in his arms as they rest against the bed. His breathing is slow and steady with the warmth traveling to my side. I couldn't help but smile at his kindness. He barely knows me, and on top of that he's not the same type as me. Yet, he's looking out for me, and his presence is enough to calm me down.
The window next to the bed reveals the brisk of dawn. I don't think I want to sleep anymore. I turn back to Jatoro, and he takes a sharp breath in. He's waking up. Wait, wait….. HE'S WAKING UP! I quickly curl up and use my tails to cover my head. The bed shifts, and I hear a yawn. Crap, I don't want him to find out I'm awake already. I'm supposed to be ill remember? Also, last night with what happened….. I really can't face him with a moment like that. His paw rubs my ear gently. My gosh, that feels so good! Electricity tingles from his claws to my skin. Wait, I'm asleep, I'm asleep. Ahhh, but his paw feels so warm and gentle….. I can't hold it. My body just wants to sit up and feel this sensation more. His claws are exactly where I want them. Ugh, please hold. Just hold on more, please body! Control yourself Starfall! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…..
Both my ears twitch upward and my fur stands on end. "Morning, Star." My cheeks betray me and burn. Shit Fuck. "M-Morning." I sit up with my tails still over my face. He chuckles, "What's up with that?" My ears droop slightly, "Uh, just woke up. The lights are too bright." "The lights aren't even on." "My ears droop fully, "O-oh….." Stupid. He grabs one of my tails, "Hey it's rude to not look someone in the eye when you're talking to them." He gently pulls it back and my purple eye is revealed. My stare becomes locked with his, and his eyes get softer with compassion. Locked in this trance, the rest of my tails slide down my side while my bangs slip over my eye. Why can't I move?
He moves my bangs out of the way and his Gengar smirk comes up, "That's way better." Cocky aren't we? My paw pushes away his own and I take off the covers, "Yeah, yeah." He chuckles and my face burns more, "I need to replace your bandages." He raises his arm to the same table near the edge of the bed and levitates a roll of bandage to himself. "Lay down." I follow his command and rest on my left side. He gently picks up my leg and uses the pillow to elevate it. I curl my body more to see what he's doing.
His claw slowly tears one bandage and holds my leg up with his other paw. This feels weird. He gently unwraps my leg and his other paw moves up slowly. What t-the….. An uneasy feeling comes across my thigh and I see his claws graze against my side. "H-hurry up." He looks at me and grins, "I'm almost there." My ears droop and I growl. He stays concentrated on my leg. Okay now this is weird. Everyone I've met is scared when I growl. Why isn't he? The last of the bandages slip off my leg and the scent of blood fills my nose. The wound is clearly deep, and my flesh is still cut fresh. "This is gonna hurt," he grabs a bottle and uses a cloth to dap it in. He rests his paw on my leg and pushes the cloth onto my wound. I hiss and clench my teeth as the liquid pours into me, "Grr….." My eyes shut tight and I feel my claws wanting to sheath. Then, I feel him rubbing my ear again. My body ceases and I manage to open my eyes slightly.
He quickly wraps my leg up and puts away the medicine. I sigh and sit up, "Thanks." "I'll be right back," he leaves off into the hallway to another door opposite of his room. I look outside the window. The sun's rays are barely climbing over the horizon.
~~~~~~~JPOV~~~~~~~
I grab Star's bandana from the drying rack and head back. It's the same violet color as her eyes, with a black star in the middle. I wonder how important this is to her.
I open the door back to the Medical Room and stop. A melody fills my ears and I turn over to Star. She's looking outside the window, and the sun's rays are giving her body an amazing glow. Her eyes are closed slightly, but they shine brightly of her violet shade. Wow, she's really beautiful. Remind me why that male cheated on her? I close the door quietly and walk up slowly. A slow tune vibrates from her chest. I tip-toe slowly behind her, and she starts to sing.
"When the night comes falling in,
You'll know where I'll be.
As the nightmares fill your mind,
Remember that I'm here.
You'll never face evil alone,
'Cause I'm the one who scares them gone.
When the night comes falling in,
Your angel I will be."
Goosebumps climb down my body. I sigh and clear my throat, having to end her angelic melody. She turns around, shock in her eyes but also defensive. "T-Toro! Um, what is it?" "I got a surprise for you." "Is it gonna be bad?" "No, no just close your eyes." She gives me a look and obeys. I step up and wrap the bandana around her neck. Her scent is slight, but it's enough to remind me of flowers just blooming. It's very sweet and gentle, just like her breathing on my cheeks. Leaving a small knot in the back, I step back, "Surprise."
She opens her eyes and looks at the piece of cloth, "My bandana!" She smiles brightly, with the sun fully shining behind her and brightens up her glow. Her paws reach up and hug the cloth, almost like she's hugging herself. Her smile never fades, and her ears are perked up high. She loosens the hug and opens her eyes a bit slowly, showing two black violet gems, "Thank you."
She touches my cheek with one paw and rubs her head against my other cheek. Her fur is so soft, and that scent seems to have gotten stronger. I smile and chuckle, knowing my cheeks are pink, "You're welcome, Star." "I do have many questions, but one is, why are you not like the others?"
She brings up her head and looks into my eyes with those pair of gems without moving her paw. I lose my smirk and slowly state, "Why aren't you like the other Vulpixes I've seen, hm?"
She looks taken aback but sighs, "Yeah, not everyone's the same. I learned that through my best friend." She shakes her head, "But not everyone is different. How will I be so sure that you won't turn your back on me?" "Because," I rub her ear again, "I saved your life, that should be enough proof for now."
She looks at me like she isn't satisfied, but she drops her paw, "Yeah, for now." She backs up. "Are you hungry?" She never looks away, "Yeah, what you got here?" I chuckle, "Many things. Come, I'll show you the rest of my house." I offer my paw to her for help, and she hesitates. My tail lashes some as she looks deep in thought at my paw. She slowly reaches out and touches it lightly. I wrap my claws around and pull some. She pushes more on it and then uses her weight on it as she starts to get down. All three of her paws step off and she hops to take off her injured one, but she slips, "Ah!"
Her leg curves in and she starts to fall back. In one swift move, I wrap my arm around her back, grab her paw in my paw more, and pull up. She gasps and our eyes meet once more. Her fear is shown deeply in her eyes, and she looks all over my eyes as if she sees something. Her heart is beating fast against my chest. Her vibrating rhythm sends sparks into my body. They spread all the way done to my inners with static. Awkwardly, I bring her up, wanting to hold her still, and scratch my head, "So, breakfast yeah?" "Y-yeah."
I head back to the previous door, but I feel something grab my shoulder. "I'm going to need some….. Help." It seems like she hates to admit it. I smirk, "Lean on me." She rests her head against my arm, I hold her shoulder, and we walk together to my kitchen.
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~JD~
