Chapter 14

(Red's POV)

Blood was rushing in my head.

"Luna! Luna! Where are you? Luna!"

Damn it. Damn it. Damn it. I should have never had let her go alone. What the hell was I thinking? It doesn't matter if she has some power, she can't fight alone! She's not a Smasher!

Her parents are dead; her brother was pushed off a freaking cliff, and now this.

I can't let her die. Not now, not ever.

Another scream, shriller, came from the direction of my right ear. I spun my heels and ran towards the sound. Who knows what's happening. My mind wrapped around endless possibilities.

I've bumped into so many walls, that I felt my nose hurt over and over again, but I didn't care. Luna's the one who needs help.

As I came into what seems like another room of utter darkness, I noticed the darkness was being raised. It was barely any light, but it was better than no light.

I noticed the screaming was becoming louder and knew that I was getting closer.

I called Luna's name several times, but with the screaming and all, I didn't get a reply. I'm not sure if she even heard me.

I finally entered this huge cavern with some light a found a crying Luna hunched over with her hands covering her ears. Every part of her body was glowing.

I couldn't stop myself from whispering, "Luna."

"Stop! Stop!" Luna yelled through her tears.

I didn't understand. Who was she talking too? But then, as I took a step closer, I heard laughter coming in front of where Luna was on her knees. I couldn't see much, but I found deep red eyes staring at Luna. When the eye revealed more of itself, Luna screamed louder.

I ran towards her. I had to protect Luna and get the hell out of here.

But the eye opened even wider, and Luna couldn't stand it.

"Wait!" she cried. "JUST STOOOOOOPPPPP!'

And the light on her became harsher and created the biggest explosion that took me off my feet.

(Nuri's POV)

I was practicing my punching against what Link called a punching bag when I felt my energy being sucked out. Instantly I hunch over and fall to the ground. My breathing became rapid and my vision blurred.

I think Link and Samus were calling me, but it sounded distant. Everything seemed fuzzy and then I blacked out.

(Samus's POV)

The kid was doing some okay training when all of a sudden he collapsed.

"Nuri!" Link called out to him, but it was too late. He's breathing, thank god, but he doesn't wake.

I hold on to Nuri's head, trying to see what hit him, but I can't find out what was the cause of his pain.

"Come on, kid," I start, "Hang in there."

Nuri doesn't reply. I don't think he could. His face reveals a frown and his eyebrows are covered with sweat. Then he surprises us with his body shaking and a whisper, "Luna." The color from his face now drained, lifted when he stopped and laid still.

But then, the weird part happens.

Every inch of his body glows with a brighter light than the sun itself, blinding Link and I, but it quickly vanishes.

When I finally was able to see, looking at the cause of my eyes' blindness I asked Link, with deep concern, "What does this mean?"

Link's eyes glazed over the boy, "You tell me. So many questions have risen in a single moment, but we have no exact answers. Thus is the way of life in this world."

"Quit talking like that. What happened?"

He shook his head. "I know nothing. I don't know why he fell, why he was sweating, why he glowed, I don't know anything."

My mind reeled over the possibilities and spotted something that stuck out. "Wait. He said his sister's name before he- you know." I didn't bother finishing because I knew that he knew I meant the part where he was suddenly brighter than a star.

"True, but that could have been a coincidence," Link added.

I glared at him, hard. I may have not talked with Link much, but almost every smasher believes in the certain saying.

When he finally sees my stare he goes, "What?"

I could just smack him. "When has anyone believed in coincidences?" I yelled.

"Well…" Link trailed off and scratched his head, but then we remembered the boy in our laps.

Link silently carried him to his bed. I offered to help, because sure, Link is strong and all, but I knew Nuri was pretty big for him.

As Link regained his breath back, after setting him, I grabbed Nuri's hand. It was still warm. I can't help but worry for him. I admit I care for him, but not the way you might think. I don't love him as Link did- I mean does- have with Zelda. It was more as a sibling feeling. He cares deeply for his sister, but he doesn't look after himself.

When I found him in the woods, I saw something in his eyes. They were different than others. Most people, when their attacked by an electric blue whip, are filled with fear. Sometimes they don't show it, but I can tell when they are. Nuri was troubled, but in his eyes I saw the feeling of wanting to fight back. They showed his determination.

When he hesitated to attack me after he saw me, I knew he wasn't from around here. The rule made about boys not hitting girls has been forgotten for so many years. Sure, girls aren't as respected as boys, but to many it's just a myth, often used as a joke. Others would say the rule never existed.

I sat there in silence, watching him, as if all my questions about him could be answered that way.

But now, all I can do is pray that he'll actually wake up.

(Red's POV)

SMACK!

I wake up, with my cheeks burning. My eyes open and see Pit's worried eyes staring right at me.

"Ouch!" I exclaim. "What was that for?"

Pit folds his arms and huffs, "I think I deserve some thanks for saving your life. So maybe slapping someone when their unconscious even after they aren't statues isn't the best way to treat someone. But hey, it worked."

I was unconscious even after I was released from being a statue? It's unheard of, around here.

Then I remember how I was turned into a statue. It was because of Luna's supernova. Her name alone has me jump to my feet from the tree I was leaning on. "Where's Luna?" I ask.

"The girl?" For a second, I think I saw Pit gulp. "She's resting. Woke up before you did. When she heard you were still asleep she said she'd take a quick nap. Then she told me to take care of you."

I narrow my eyes, "You're lying."

"I'm an angel. Angels don't lie," Pit replied. "Now, stay down, and don't kill yourself while I make sure you're fixed up." Another gulp, smaller, but I could see the nervousness in his face.

"Sure," I say, and start walking to the direction that Pit prohibited me from, "but after I check up on Luna."

"Good- wait what?" Pit runs after me. "Red, wait! Stop! The truth is-"

But he doesn't have to finish as I see an all too familiar black- haired girl on the forest floor.

Luna hasn't woken up.

Which begs the question. Will she be able to?

I'm sorry for not updating in a long while. For some reason, viruses love to gang up on me and mess every file I have. It doesn't matter how strong some network protection is, I always end up getting the worse end of things when it comes to technology.