I know I've already used this song in "Giddy Up, Loonatics!" But I can't help it. I'm a huge HSM fan!
Chapter : "Secrets"
Living in my own world
Didn't understand
The next day passed somewhat normally for the Loonatics. Cassidy's father did not contact them, which made Cassidy relieved. The others watched Tech and Cassidy closely. They had a feeling that something was up between them, but they couldn't figure out what.
But, it wasn't just Tech and Cassidy they were watching. All of them had been searching for Andrew since they returned from Sari. Andrew had completely dissapeared. They couldn't find a trace of him.
That anything can happen
When you take a chance
Later that day, Cassidy was just outside the tower, laying on her back on the grass.
"Isn't it a little cold out for stargazing?"
I never believed in
What I couldn't see
Cassidy sat up. She smiled as she recognized the voice. "Hey, Tech"
Tech walked up and sat beside her. He put his one arm around her. Cassidy sighed and leaned into him. Tech smiled as he remembered the last time they had spent like this, together, just staring at the stars.
I never opened my heart
To all the possibilities
(start flashback)
"...Well, all I can suggest is for you to just try it. You'll never get over your fear if you don't try. But, if it's too hard for you, don't worry about it"
Cassidy smiled. "Thanks, Tech." She gave him a small hug.
"You're welcome." Tech noticed something. Cassidy was shivering. He wasn't suprised. It was already cold out and Cassidy was only wearing her pajamas. He shrugged off the jacket he was wearing and draped it across Cassidy's shoulders.
Cassidy blushed. "Thank you"
"You're welcome." Tech's mind was now battling to get his mouth to ask her a question. "Uh, Cassidy? Would you...uh... want to, maybe, go to the dance with me. Just as friends?" He blurted out.
"Dance? What dance"
Tech had forgotten that the girls didn't know. So, he told her what Ben told him. "I was wondering if we could go together, since Rev and Rachelle are, and so are Ace and Lexi, I think"
Cassidy pretended to be insulted. "So, you're only asking me because Rachelle and Lexi are already taken"
Tech fell for it, and panicked. "No! No, that's not what I"
Cassidy giggled. "Calm down, Tech. I was only joking. And, to answer your question, yes, I would love to "
"Uh, really? Great"
Cassidy stood up. "Well, I'm going inside before my tail freezes"
Tech stood up, too. "Okay"
When they reached their room doors, the stopped. "Good night Cassidy"
"Good night, Tech"
(end flashback)
I know
That something has changed
Tech glanced at Cassidy. She had a worried expression on her face. "What's the matter?"
"I'm just... worried."
"About your father?"
Never felt this way
And right here tonight
"Yeah, I mean, what if he found out about us before we had a chance to tell him? I'd much rather tell him. There's no telling what might happen if he found out by himself."
"So, do you think we should tell him right now?"
This could be the start of something new
"Well, that's it. I don't know. If we tell him now, Father will probably still be wound up from last night, but if we wait, there's more of a chance that he'll find out."
It feels so right to be here with you
Tech brought her chin up so he gazed straight into her eyes. "Hey now, what happened to my Cassidy? The Cassidy I knew was optimistic, stubborn, and determined. Who are you and what did you do with her?" He said jokingly.
And now, looking in your eyes
Cassidy giggled. "You're right. All we can do is wait. No use worrying over something that might not happen"
"There's the Cassidy I know and love!" Tech laughed, but he meant every word.
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Cassidy moved closer to Tech. Their faces moved closer, till they almost touched.
"I love you, Tech"
"I love you, too, Cassidy"
Suddenly, the door whooshed open and a blur of black-and-red ran around them a couple of times before coming to a stop infront of them.
"Hey guys Ace wants to know what you want on your pizza I bet you're hungry cause I know I am and I don't think either of you have eaten yet so.." Rev stopped. Tech had his one arm around Cassidy, and his other hand was holding hers. He got the feeling that they wanted to be alone. "Uh, you know what, it looks like you two are busy so I'll just tell them the usual okay? Bye!" And with that, he disappeared.
Cassidy giggled. "That was close"
I never knew that this could happen till it happened to me
"Yeah, it was. Now, where were we?" Tech cupped his hand underneath Cassidy's chin and brought her lips to his. He gently put his arms around her and held her close.
I didn't know it before, by now it's easy to see
Cassidy kissed him back, practically melting from his soft touch.
It's the start of something new
When they broke apart, Tech smiled slyly. "Besides, when have I ever been wrong?" He said teasingly.
It feels so right to be here with you
Cassidy slapped him. "Tech!" Then they both broke out in laughter.
And now, looking in your eyes
"Hmmm... I do believe I get payback for that, right?" He asked playfully, tickling her just below her ribs.
I feel in my heart
Cassidy jumped sideways. "TECH! Stop that!" She screeched, trying to bat his hands away. Tech moved closer and continued to tickle her.
That it's the start of something new
After a few minutes, Tech let her go. "Well, how's about we go and see if the pizza's here?"
It feels so right to be here with you
Tech walked towards the door, but stopped when he realized that Cassidy wasn't following him. "You coming?" He turned around.
And now, looking in your eyes
Cassidy was staring up at the sky, but turned when she heard Tech's voice. "Yeah, I'll be right there"
"Okay." Tech left.
I feel in my heart
Cassidy resumed staring at the stars. 'I don't know where you are, Andrew. But, I will find you. And when I do, I will make you pay for what you did to Tech.'
The start of something new
Cassidy then turned around and entered the main room of HQ, where her five best friends, and one true love, were waiting for her. She smiled as they greeted her, armed with pizza.
The start of something new
The start of something new
.WHITE TRIANGLE.
"You wished to see me, Your Majesty?" Zadavia asked as she walked into the computer room of the palace.
"Yes, Your Highness." King John turned around in the chair he was sitting in. He had been studying what was on the computer's screen. "Please, sit down." He gestured to the chair beside him. Zadavia sat down.
"What seems to be the matter?"
"This." He pointed to the computer screen. It was linked to the sattelite that was orbiting Earth. On the screen was Tech and Cassidy. Tech had his arms wrapped around Cassidy's small frame, holding her tight to him.
Zadavia was shocked at King John's actions. "You're spying on your daughter?!"
"Yes, but.."
"But this is wrong!" Zadavia cut him off. "You are invading their privacy!"
"She's my daughter..." He began.
"Yes, but you have no right to do this! This only proves my heart right. Cassidy really is better off staying in Acmetropolis." Zadavia stood up and left.
King John turned and looked at the screen once more. Both Tech and Cassidy were smiling at each other. He had never seen her so happy before. He glared at Tech before shutting the computer off.
.RED TRIANGLE.
"I wonder why Cassidy's father wanted to talk to her and Tech." Lexi said. It was the next day, and King John had requested to talk to Cassidy and Tech. Alone.
"I bet he wanted to thank Tech again for saving his and Cassidy's lives." Ace guessed.
Rev was pacing back and forth anxiously. "Calm down, Rev, I'm sure this had nothing to do with what happened last night." He thought out loud. He clamped his own beak shut when he saw Ace, Lexi, Duck and Slam giving him questioning looks.
"What happened last night?" Lexi asked.
"Nothing." Rev lied.
"You saw them kissing last night, didn't you?" Duck asked, suddenly interested.
"No! I did not! It just... uh... looked like they were going to."
Suddenly, Zadavia's hologram showed up. "Where's Tech and Cassidy?" She asked, her voice sounding panicked.
"Talking with her father." Ace answered. "Why?"
"Oh, my. I'm too late!"
"Too late for what?" Lexi asked.
"Does this have to do with last night?" Rev again clamped his beak shut.
"I see you already know." Zadavia said.
Then, the realization hit Lexi. "Wait! She's supposed to be married to one of those princes..."
Ace caught on. "But she doesn't want to..."
"Cause she loves Tech.." Rev added
"And if 'His Majesty' finds out..." Duck continued.
Slam's eyes widened. "Tech and Cassidy are in trouble!"
(END CHAPTER)