So, a few of you may have noticed my name change. I just want to say that I AM STILL IHEARTTHEFUZZYDUDE! I just changed my pen name because I never really liked the first one, and I think that Longing for Fictionland describes me well, and it has a nice ring to it don't you think? Anyway, enjoy this chapter!
Oh, and I read through the last few chapters and realized all the spelling/grammar issues in them and would like to apologize. I love writing but I'm terrible at spelling. And grammar-ing.
When I opened my eyes it was to the sight of a dirty, cracked ceiling. I immediately tried to sit up, falling back down when the massive pain in my tail flared up. I squeaked a bit and blinked the tears from my eyes. I tried to sit up again, this time rolling to my side and very carefully pulling my tail in front of me to avoid sitting on it. Slowly I propped myself up with one arm and then moved into an upright position, gingerly pulling my tail into my lap as I did so. With that mission accomplished I took in my surroundings. I was in what appeared to by a very dirty living room. It was dark and smelly, with someones underwear hanging on side of the couch I was sitting on. Eww.
"Hey, good, you're awake."
A sudden, loud voice startled me and I jumped up from the old couch. I hissed in pain but managed to stay upright as I faced my apparent kidnapper. It was Todd.
"Where am I? How did I get here? STAY AWAY FROM ME!" I screeched as loud as I could. I was scared. Why did he bring me here? What did he want from me? There was no way I could fight him off in my current weakened and injured state.
"Whoa! Chill out! I just saved your but ya know!" He glared at me a bit before setting a glass of water on the coffee table. "You could at least be a little grateful."
Saved my but? What?
The days events rushed back to me and I was suddenly less terrified.
"Oh... well... thanks...sorry I screamed..." I murmured softly, now embarrassed about my outburst.
"No biggie dawg. You've had a day ain't cha?" He plopped on the couch and motioned for me to do the same. I slowly lowered myself, again pulling my tail into my lap. It was then I noticed a makeshift splint and bandage wrapped around the break in my tail. Did he do that?
"Did you do this?" I asked, surprised at how professional it looked.
"Yeah, I know a little first aid. It's something you pick up on being the worlds punching bag." He glared at the floor and I glanced at the splint again.
"Why did you help me anyways?" I demanded, suspicious of him again.
"We mutties gotta stick together ya know? I mean, no one else is gonna help us." His face turned bitter for a moment before he shifted his attention to my still throbbing tail. "You to get that checked out yo, or it could turn ugly."
I nodded my agreement, suddenly extremely thirsty. Todd must have noticed me eying the untouched glass of water on the table. "The water's for you dawg. I figured you'd be thirsty." He picked it up and passed it to me and I drank it greedily.
"Thanks." I handed the cup back to him and he set in back on the coffee table.
"So, you're the new kid at the Xavier place, right?" I nodded. "What's you name? I'm Todd Tolanski if you didn't know."
"It's Luna, Luna Davis."
"Well Luna I think we should get you back to the Institute, have that Beast guy check you out." He literally hopped up off of the couch and held out a green hand to help me up. I took it and slowly stood, grabbing Todd's shirt as I started to wobble. "Easy now, do you think you can make it there on your own?"
"Uh, yeah, I think." I let go of him and took a few steps, but would have collapsed if Todd hadn't caught me in time. "Oww. That would be a no."
I heard him sigh softly and it was my only warning before he scooped me up bridal style.
"Gah!" I grabbed two fistfuls of his shirt in both fear and pain. "Put me down!"
"Sorry dawg, but it's the easiest way to get you there, considering Lance has the jeep."
"Fine," I crossed my arms and pouted a bit. "but I have to change first. Did you happen to get my bags when you left?" I asked hopefully.
"Yeah, I did. There next to the couch over there." He put me back on the floor ever so carefully, but it still hurt. I carefully wobbled my way back over to the couch and pulled a hoodie and jeans from my bookbag. I studied the articles of clothing for a moment before I realized that there was no way I could change into the jeans without help.
"I don't think this is the time to be worried about clothes." Todd raised an eyebrow at me as I slipped the green hoodie over my head. I fished the sunglasses out of the front pocket and put them on, then pulled the hood low over my eyes.
"It's... complicated." I murmured, staring at the too big jeans in my hands and trying to think of a way to get into them without dieing. "Umm, could you maybe help me?"
The look on his face was priceless, he just stood there gaping at me for a moment before finally speaking. "You want me to... HELP you put on clothes?"
I rolled my eyes and he turned a rather interesting shade of pink. "Can you just hold me up while I pull these on?"
"O...Okay." He stammered, walking up behind me and grabbing me under the arms. I leaned back against him and slowly managed to slide the jeans up under my skirt, then pulled off the skirt and stuffed it in my bookbag.
"Alright, I'm ready. Let's go!" Todd scooped me up again and I held my bookbag in my lap as he carried me up to the Institute.
Whoo! Another chapter! And I already starting on another one! I'm on a role! Please leave a review, you have no idea how much I've appreciated all the reviews and messages so far, it really makes me happy that you guys like this story so much! I really, really appreciate it!