Author´s Note: We move on with this story as things begin to get serious. New characters to meet, terrible decisions to make and great dangers to face. XD Can our friends get through all this? Song belongs to Tiffany (which I first heard in The Jetsons movie, and perhaps you too).
Let´s go!
2. Someone Dear
05:00 A.M. Coolsville
Ricky opens an eye. He still has an arm around Cassidy´s naked body so the man smiles gently as he holds her softly against him. These two years together have been wonderful and perhaps now is a good time to talk about more serious matters. Cass deserves the best after so much pain but... They still aren´t out of the flames. The gang is still trapped and the curse is still running like poison in Crystal Cove. He has to do something but, he cannot risk losing the woman he loves, not again. Ricky sighs. For two years, he has buried the character of Mr. E but now is calling him again. What can he do?
"Look at her. So sweet, so tender, innocent in her sleep" says a voice that Ricky recognizes at once. The feathered snake appears on his shoulder and slithers silently through the sheets. "We don´t want her to get hurt, now do we?"
"Gard, please. I just want this to end"
"But, of course you do, my pet. Of course" the toothy smile reveals the missing side fang and the scar. "Your sweet angel needs to stay safe as well as the children"
"I can´t just walk into Crystal Cove. Not with Jones and Pericles on the loose"
"Exactly, my pet. That is why we need the dog. And we need Carusso for this task but not Simmons, no we don´t"
"Why not?"
"Because Zimmer cannot be trusted, my boy. That is why. And besides, this is no place for that old hermit"
"Very well"
"I shall be waiting for you, my dearest" he disappears into the dark. Ricky sighs and goes back to sleep putting a protecting hand over Cassidy´s womb.
"Gimme one reason why you look so sad
A heart like yours wasn't made for that
Gimme your hand, I'll pull you through
Gimme some time and I swear to you
Every night
I'll be so close
Every night
Hey don't you know
You and me
Were made to be in love
Don't let them tear us apart
You and me
Were made for love"
08:00 A.M
Ricky is up and getting dressed, waking up Cassidy in the process. She smiles at him and covers a little with the sheets.
"Morning"
"Morning, little angel" they both smile and kiss. "I, uh, I´m going to talk with Carusso and start planning our next move"
"Do you think is time?"
"Yes. The gang has been too long in there and so has Crystal Cove"
"Ok, then I´ll get everything ready"
"No"
"Ricky, don´t start"
"Look, I... I just want you to stay safe this time"
"I can take care of myself" she grins with pride.
"I know but, I think we both know that now there´s someone else we should put in the equation" he gently puts a hand on her womb. "I can´t put you in danger. Not this time"
"Baby you know it's a matter of fact
I can't stand by when you feel like that
Baby, you know when it comes to love
I got time and that's time enough
Every night
I'll be so close
Every night
Hey don't you know
You and me
Were made to be in love
Don't let them tear us apart
You and me
You're all I ever need
Look in my eyes can't you see?
You and me were made for love"
"Just promise me one thin´, Rick. Tha yo´re coming back in one piece"
"I promise" he holds her hand.
"You can lock your door
You can live alone
You can dim your lights
Disconnect the phone
You can run
But you will live in a lie
You and me
Were made to be in love"
"You know what? It feels weird to have somethin in the oven"
" (Chuckle)"
"But at the same time, yo´re eatin your nails thinkin of when it comes out" they both go quiet.
"I dunno if I´ll do a good job"
"I´m sure ye will. We´re in this together, remember?" mimics his voice.
"(Chuckles) Yeah. I´m just sorry that the..."
"Rick"
"Hm?"
"Stop-hitting-around-the-bush"
"Yes, madam" they kiss and he walks towards the corridor. "I´ll be back before you know it"
"Of that am sure. And take good care of Scoob, will ye?"
"Yeah" he walks away.
"And you, mister. You better be cheering" Cass gives a look to her womb.
"You and me
Were made to be in love
Don't let them tear us apart
You and me
You're all I ever need
Look in my eyes can't you see?
You and me
Were made to be in love
Don't let them tear us apart
You and me
You're all I ever need
Look in my eyes can't you see?
You and me
Were made to be in love
Don't let them tear us apart
You and me
You're all I ever need
Look in my eyes can't you see?
You and me
Were made to be in love"
Second chapter and ready to take over the world!
After two years together I was sure that Ricky had more than one reason to be that protective with Cass. And adding Jormungard is a good way to put things in motion.
And now, Scooby. Scooby Doo, where are you?
Next Clue: Back to the Sender