Hey. New chapter, yay! Also changed the summary so it fits better with the story.
Max: *humming the Smurf song*
Me: Stop it! I know I'm short already! No need to rub it in!
Max: *keeps on humming with devilish smile*
Me: *clasps hands on ears* LALALALA! CAN'T HEAR YOU! LALALALA!
When M.K. began to regain consciousness, all she could hear was voices: Ronin's, an unfamiliar feminine one, and Nod's.
She slowly cracked her eyes open.
They were talking to each other about the Boggans and how they came so close to the pod patch.
Her eyes focused. Queen Tara was sitting by the bed, gently laying a water-soaked leaf on her forehead.
Ronin kept looking out the window as if hunting for more Boggans.
Queen Tara smiled down at M.K., "Glad you're awake dear. Here, have some water."
A cup was lifted up to her lips. The cool liquid cooled her throat.
Nod walked over, "Hey. How you feelin'?" He smiled. His hazel eyes seemed to sparkle.
"Like I've been lying here for over a year." M.K.'s arm itched. Have you ever had an itch, but it's not really a itch? Just a really annoying tingle inside of your skin? Her entire arm felt like that. She felt miserable.
M.K. slowly sat up, with the help of Queen Tara and Nod.
"Where am I?" She asked, moving her hand over to scratch her shoulder. Nod slapped her hand away though.
"Don't scratch it." He scolded, making his voice like Ronin's. They both burst out laughing.
Ronin didn't seem amused, "You're in the infirmary."
"Infirmary?" She gazed around the room. A flower glowed on the ceiling above her. The room was pretty much empty except for a couple of chairs, the bed, and a nightstand.
Queen Tara tilted her head questioningly, "Do you remember anything?"
M.K. pursed her lips, "The Boggan attack. That guy you were talking about- what was his name? Drake?" She asked Ronin.
"Mandrake. King of the Boggans." Ronin answered. The hand resting on his sword clenched.
She shrugged, "Close enough. Who was that other guy?"
"Dadga. Mandrake's son." Nod crossed his legs on the chair.
The Queen persisted, " Anything else?"
She frowned, "The arrow. That's what got me in here, right?"
Queen Tara nodded, "Thank you. For saving me."
M.K. looked down at her water, embarrassed.
The Queen stood, "We should leave you and Nod to chat." She smiled at Ronin.
He frowned, "We?"
"Yes. We." Queen Tara linked her arm to his and dragged him out of the room. Ronin protested the entire way out the door.
Nod rubbed the back of his neck, "Okay... So how's it feel to be a hero?" He grinned cheekily down at her.
"It feels great." She said sarcastically.
Nod chuckled, "Sure. Sure."
M.K. drank the last of the water and rested the cup on the drawer.
"What happened while I was out?" She asked.
Nod rested his head on his hand, "We drove away the Boggans. And that's pretty much it."
"How long have I been sleeping?"
"Three hours."
M.K. groaned, "That long?"
"Mhm. You worried a lot of people."
"Really? Who?"
"Ronin. Your dad." He hesitated, then he slowly grinned, "Me."
"Wha-" M.K. was interrupted with Nod leaning forward and planting his lips on hers.
Queen Tara walked down the hall with Ronin behind her.
"It's not responsible leaving them on their own, Your Highness. And-" Tara placed her finger on his lips, giving him an exasperated look.
She jerked her head over to the room, " Take a look, Ronin."
He slowly obliged and smiled. The two were tangled in each other's embrace. Nod had lifted himself on the bed. M.K. rested her head on his chest. The two slept peacefully.
"That used to be us." Tara smiled sadly at them.
"Used to be?" Ronin asked innocently. She placed her hand on his cheeks.
"I don't know about that." She rolled her eyes at his words and kissed him.
Whee! I'm so full of happy emotions. Both couples are so freakin' cute to write about!
Fang: *stands there all emo-like*
Me: Hey, Fang.
Fang: *cricket cricket cricket*
Me: *pokes him* Uh...Fang?
Fang: *no answer*
Me: Are you daydreaming about Max?
Fang: *widens eyes* No!
Me: Ima tell Max. *mischievous smile* HEY, MAX!
Fang: *chases after me*
Review! Pwease?