Chapter 16: The End & A New Beginning
Hunter's POV
I was busy playing Grand Theft Auto V and then somebody decided to tap my shoulder. Seriously? Can't they see I'm trying to play a serious driving video game right now! What I wasn't expecting was to see Dad standing behind me. Immediately, I paused the game and raised an eyebrow. He better have a good reason for talking to me now of all times.
Kindly, he questioned, "Can we talk, Hunter?"
I gulped. I'm definitely in trouble for something. Why else would Dad want to talk with me during my video game playing time? I mentally prepared for whatever he planning to chastise me on. Whether if it's sneaking out to party last weekend or accidentally adding a spoon of salt instead of sugar in his coffee last Monday or turning his white shirt pink when I added Thalia's bright pink tank top to the laundry, I shall survive. I will make it out of this alive. Yeah, Hunter, you can do this!... Nah, I'm screwed.
"Uh... Dad, what is it? I'm not in trouble," I anxiously laughed, "right?"
The white-haired man genuinely burst out laughing and incredulously questioned back, "Why, Hunter, do you always think you're in trouble when I talk to you? This is the second time now. Are you hiding something from your father? Like a secret girlfriend?..."
"Ew, hell no!"
"Watch your language, son."
"You swear too, Dad. Don't deny that."
"Just because I swear occasionally does not mean you have to copy me."
"Too bad because it's been my dream to be exactly like you when I grow up!"
"I sincerely hope that was sarcasm, Hunter."
"What if it isn't?"
"Then have fun living on the streets homeless later."
"Thanks. Dad."
"It was my pleasure!"
"... Sometimes I wish that you could be a bit more of an average father..."
"Too bad because I'm Jack Frost."
"You used my own words against me! How could you? You're my own father!"
"Stop being so melodramatic, Hunter. Being a father doesn't affect my true personality."
"Anyways," I sighed heavily and accusingly poked his chest, "why did you ask to talk with me in the first place? It's not because I'm in trouble, that's all I know."
The Guardian of winter warmly smiled.
"I just wanted to thank you for trying to help others believe in the Guardians again. Let me rephrase that actually. We - the Guardians - would like to thank you, Thalia, and your friends for attempting to assist children and teens to believe once more. Although all of you failed miserably, it was nice to know you tried. It's really the effort that counts, right?"
Blinking multiple times, I demanded, "How the hell did you know, Dad?!"
"Again, language."
"Whatever, just tell me already!"
"It was kinda of obvious when all of you guys were discussing about it one afternoon in the house. I was upstairs, hearing your entire conversations."
"Creepy much?"
"I'm just looking out for my dear children."
I scoffed. "Yeah. Literally."
"I am being completely serious here, Hunter. We all appreciate your hard work. There is good news after all thanks to you."
"Wait, what?"
Dad grinned and happily announced, "There has been a slight increase in believers. Looks like we might not disappear yet. Your hard work wasn't put to waste after all!"
"Whoa, are you serious, Dad?!"
"Yeah, I am!"
And together, we loudly cheered and did our own crappy happy dances, not caring about our pissed off neighbours that were trying to sleep.
Did I forget to mention that it was midnight on a Tuesday?
Oh. . . my bad.
Thalia's POV
Takeshi and I were now a real, legitimate, genuine couple in love. Of course, the entire school. However, we did not care about them any more. The two of us simply brushed off all those unnecessary rumours and gossip. All that mattered was that we were finally together. And yes, I do realize I'm thinking so disgustingly cliche and cheesy lines normally found in predictable romantic movies. It was the truth though. We were finally content.
Here we were.
Walking in the park where we supposedly met each other.
More cliche lines. Don't worry, it will stop. Hopefully. As I deeply thought, I didn't realize I was shivering until a warm leather jacket was placed on my cold, slightly shaking back. I saw worry etched on Takeshi's face. He was now clad in a white V-neck. I swear, he only wears shades of gray, white, and black. Honestly, I have never seen him wear any other colour. I am even his girlfriend! I really am lucky to have Takeshi as a boyfriend. He's nearly perfect other than his clothing style. I can fix that. Insert evil laugh with thunder crackling behind me.
"You were shivering, Thalia," his tone was dripping with concern, "you should have worn warmer clothes! I don't want you catching a cold already."
I warmly smiled and properly put on his jacket which was baggy on me. "You know... You're so cute when you worry about me, Takeshi. Don't worry. There's always cough drops at the pharmacy."
"Not exactly reassuring if you're aiming for that," he sighed and rested an arm around my waist.
"How come you are so incredibly warm? Yeah, I got these cold-resistant powers. But, I still feel the heat from your body. It's so comforting."
Takeshi looked embarrassed and we entered a local cafe. After ordering a hot chocolate and coffee, I gave back his leather jacket. This hoodie I'm wearing is just not fit for the cold, huh? I don't feel the cold, but my body still reacts to it. I am not fully affected by it though. My powers has its ups and downs. Almost like life. When there is good, bad is lurking in the shadows, if that makes any sense.
"It should be snowing soon," my boyfriend stared past the window, "and you better be wearing a big puffy snow jacket, Thalia."
I laughed and playfully bantered, "Your heat can always warm me up too, Takeshi."
Both of us laughed and the waiter placed our warm drinks on the table. We thanked him and immediately started sipping on our steaming beverages. For some odd reason, the waiter looked as if he knew something I didn't. That small yet knowing smirk had gotta mean something. Must have been my eyes tricking me. Remind me to get my eyes checked later. My hot chocolate singed my tongue at first, but I got used to it. I don't fare well with heat unless it's edible. Or drinkable, in this case.
"I don't understand how you can like the bitter taste of coffee," I voiced out my opinion, "I'd rather drink Starbuck's frappuccino. At least, they taste like a sweet cappuccino drink."
He shrugged his shoulders. "I just like bitter stuff... I know, I have the taste buds of an adult."
"Hey, Takeshi, do you think we'll get married one day? Maybe start a family? I know it's a bit too early in the relationship to discuss about this matter, but I am a bit curious."
"You can count on it," he smirked, "I'm not letting you go to any other man except me."
Takeshi's words made my heart beat faster and I knew my cheeks were painted tomato red.
"Stop it, Takeshi," I sputtered, "y-you're embarrassing me!"
"How can I not tease my beautiful, cute, adorable, funny girlfriend?"
"Do you really love me that much?"
"How can you still doubt that? Of course I do," he grinned, "what ever would I do without my precious Thalia Frost by my side? You have always known that I was your Mr. Right from the start. But - wait for it, this is gonna be good - did you ever know that my first name was 'Always'?"
I couldn't help but burst out laughing. He got me on that one.
"So, Takeshi the player, do you have any more tricks up your sleeve?"
"Actually," the bluenette cheekily smiled, "I do. Wanna hear it?"
"I hope it's not cheesy," I crossed my fingers for good measure.
After shaking his head, he asked, "Knock, knock?"
Biting down my lip to stop my growing smile, I automatically questioned back, "Who's there?"
"Marry."
"Marry, who?"
"Marry me, of course," a smile lit up Takeshi's happy face, "as I said before, I'm not letting you marrying anyone else except me. I'll propose properly later since we are too young to get married now."
I gasped and stuttered in disbelief, "Is this for real, Takeshi Kaito?"
"Yes."
On the verge of crying, I gleefully exclaimed, "Then, I will marry you when the time comes!"
"You will also make babies with me too, right? You do know how badly my older siblings want to be aunts and uncles of our future children. I'm sure our parents will also appreciate being gifted with lots and lots of grandchildren. Besides, imagine how many abilities our children will have! Perhaps water bending, healing babies."
Laughing, I lightly punched him in the shoulder and yelled, "Takeshi, you perverted dirty sicko!"
Takeshi chuckled and replied, "I love you too, Thalia."
THE END.
A/N: I said the sequel would be shorter than Frozen, riiight? ;) I cannot believe that throughout this entire story, Hunter didn't have any kind of lover. Meh, maybe he was secretly gay for Kenichi like Nico for Percy Jackson. One-sided yaoi FTW! :D I might make a sequel of Hunter's story if I get a request and if I have time on my hands. (I am busy finishing all of my incomplete stories on FictionPress after all XD) I'm thinking of something under these lines. A more darker and mystery fanfic, if I may say.
' A secret is hidden from everyone's eyes. Mother Nature was not Pitch Black's only daughter. Gwyneth Faye is the second daughter of him. The girl has no idea who her biological parents are since she was dropped off at an orphanage upon birth. Hunter Frost - son of Jack Frost - bumps into her one day and her dark past resurfaces. The real question is who will Gwyneth side with? The Guardians or Pitch Black, her true father? '
Haven't come up with the title yet. XD I have thought of a few such as 'Daughter of Darkness', 'Thorns in the Tale', 'Unknown', or 'Cold & Dark' (reference to Pitch's quote: What goes better together than cold and darkness?). I've never written such a serious story before... Humor is my strong point because I'm just naturally funny. Well, according to everybody else anyways. =w=
Please review! (I might put an epilogue)
