Chapter 2

How could you?

Song: "No one" Aly & AJ

Neko: This is for you, AyanamiEraclea. It may piss you off more, but Tanya's mad, so there. Return of Zelda! Oui, I'm starting to sound like a video game… whatever.

So, anyway, my school is out as of June 8th, so my writing will hit a slow point. It's because my mom says I have to focus on my throwing in track (I throw the discus and shot, and will throw the javelin in high school).

Sorry it took so long on this chapter. I lent my friend my notebook, and didn't get it back until the 8th.

Alder: I didn't create her. She's my friend's character.

Star: You're very loyal! As the story goes on, Most of that will be explained.

Nightmare Rose 12: Thank you!

Anyway, on with the chapter!

Tanya, Manfred, and Ayume sat at the table in the Red Kings Room. Tanya and Ayume had stacks of paper from class (Ayume taught art and piano) and Manfred was counting lines he had collected. Tanya kept constantly checking her watch, until the hunting horn finally sounded, and she ran off to her room, without another word to anyone.

"What's with her?" Manfred asked Ayume.

Ayume followed him out of the Red Kings Room, "She has a friend coming over."

Manfred looked at Ayume quizzed, "Who?"

Ayume shrugged, "No idea."

I am moving through the crowd
trying to find myself
Feel like a guitar that's never played

Manfred sat down at his desk, thinking about Tanya. Sometimes he didn't understand her. She was a huge mystery to him. He seemed to be with him one second, and then want space the next. He smiled. He suddenly realized she was a lot like a rubber band. Stretching out one second, and snapping back the next.

Will someone strum away
and I ask myself
who do I want to be

Tanya sat in her room, nervously tapping her foot. She had invited Zelda, since she didn't have classes for a week. Zelda and she had been friends before Manfred asked Tanya out. Zelda had taken over 6 months to come around, and became Tanya's friend again.

For the longest time, Zelda was constantly saying she was a 3rd wheel. Zelda had finally come around when Tanya had canceled dinner plans with Manfred to go to a movie Zelda wanted to see with her.

Do I wanna throw away the key
And invent a whole new me

A knock at Manfred's office door made him jump. Expecting it to be Tanya, he said, "Come in."

A girl with long black hair stepped through the door. Her cropped blue tube top shirt matched her eyes. She was wherein a black mini-skirt and tall, jagged cut boots.

"Um… who are you?" Manfred asked.

"Don't you remember me?" she asked.

"No."

The girl looked hurt, "I'm Amy, remember? I was in drama with you!"

Manfred blinked, then said ,"Oh! Right! You played the lead in your 3rd year!"

Amy plopped down in the seat across from him, "Tanya beat me out in out 4th year."

And I tell myself No one, no one

Manfred sighed, "So, what do you want?"

Amy didn't answer. She just stood, walked around the desk, and stared out the window, "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?" she asked.

Manfred blinked, "Sure… um… why are you here?"

Amy turned slightly, and smiled at Manfred. "I couldn't get you out of my mind. Every time I tried to think, you were there. Manfred, I-I… love you." And she kissed him.

don't wanna be no one, but me

Tanya stood in the door, Zelda next to her. Tanya's mouth was hung open, and Zelda's face was full of concern, "I told you he's no good," Zelda said.

Tanya's hair crackled dangerously, and suddenly flew straight up. Her eyes crackled with anger, "I should have listened to you," her anger was clearly laced with sorrow.

Manfred pushed Amy away, as Tanya stormed away, "Wait! It's not what it looks like!"

You are movin' through the crowd
Tryin' to find yourself

Tanya put her hand up, palm facing Manfred, as power surged at him, hitting him square in the chest, knocking the wind out of him, "I can't believe you'd do this to me! I thought you loved me!" she screamed, following after Zelda.

"Tanya! Wait!"

Feelin' like a doll left on a shelf
Will someone take you down

Tanya and Zelda ran to Tanya's room, slamming the door in Manfred's face. "GO AWAY, AND STAY AWAY!" Tanya yelled.

Manfred stood in front of the door, shocked.

"Now you see her true feelings."

Manfred turned to see Amy, "She doesn't trust you," She said.

Manfred slapped her, "Because you kissed me! What do you expect?"

Your life plays out on the shadows of the wall

Amy stuck her tongue out at Manfred, "I'm leaving, and never coming back!"

"Good!"

Amy growled, turned on her heels, and stormed off.

Manfred stood next to Tanya's door, waiting for her to come out.

You turn the light on to erase it all You wonder what it like to not feel worthless

Zelda came out at about midnight. "Your still here?" she snarled.

Manfred scurried up the wall, "Zelda, let me explain-"

Zelda cut him off, "I'm here to give you a message. Tanya never wants to see you again. Go away."

Defeated, Manfred left.

So open all the blinds and all the curtains

Manfred collapsed in the chair in his office, "What have I done?" he asked himself, staring at the picture on his desk. "I really screwed up, and she won't let me explain!" he placed the photograph on it's face, "Goodbye, my love."

No one - no one, don't wanna be

A stray tear ran down Manfred's cheek.

No one but me
We are movin' through the crowd...

Neko: Man, Now I really want to kill Amy right now, even though I created her. Oh, well, who cares, except for EVERYONE! I may not use them, but you can suggest stuff, like chacters. ZELDA WILL NOT GO OUT WITH MANFRED, AND THAT"S THAT!

Afterthoughts: Why did I use that song!