Okay... I'm here again guys!
Sorry... but it seems that I have made an error on the number of chapters my Prologue will really have...
I decided to cut the finale in half... that way... I could leave you hanging... XD Joke...
I've already started on the real story's chapter one and onwards... however it's only a draft. So, nothing permanent yet.
For all those who have submitted OCs who are now tutors for the chipmunks and chipettes as well as the other OCs, please bear with me for they won't come out til later in the story.
What am I still doing here talking?
Here we go!
Of Good and Of Evil: The Final Stand
Prologue - Part Four
The fourteen of us dashed all to the way back to No Man's Land as fast as our already bodies could carry us. DJ and Ricardo were tasked to carry the four unconscious bodies with them, as they moved the fastest among all fourteen of us. When we arrived, our bodies finally gave in to our exhaustion as we the last thing I could remember seeing was the ground, then everything went black. However, despite the blackness that covered me, I was haunted by horrible memories and terrifying possible outcomes as to what could've happened to Soron. I didn't want to believe he was dead. I wouldn't accept it. While my eyes were still in the darkness, I could've sworn I heard evil laughter and a grieving howl from a young wolf in honor for her elder who had just recently passed. The Sentinel Wolf then reappeared in front of me, a smile clearly stuck on his face. He was smiling… but why? What was there to smile about?
'Why are you smiling, Soron?' I sobbed, tears forming, 'you're dead… you hear me? DEAD!' My tears freely flowing from my eyes as the pain struck my heart so hard that I banged my fists to the floor as I let myself plop to the ground.
'Why…' I cried while sobbing hysterically, 'why did you have to die?' I looked into his calm hazel brown eyes with my own, tear-struck emerald green ones.
'Why did you have to leave me?' I asked again, with a diminishing demanding tone, I eventually stopped asking questions, and slumped into a ball of pain and misery. I closed my eyes, wishing I could just die here in my misery. I was suddenly caught off-guard by a sudden urge to look at Soron one last time. I resisted, but eventually gave in. But, when I looked up at him, I no longer saw a large brown wolf. Instead, I saw another chipmunk. He was quite older than me, seeing that his body shows his age. His crisp brown fur and hazel brown eyes looked far too nostalgic for me, that when I met his eyes, all the memories of my past began to flush out into my head. All the memories I had before leaving Earth was suddenly brought back to me. One in particular had the same pair of hazel-brown eyes, but that was long ago, back when I was a toddler.
*Flashback*
The room was dark; the only thing that was emitting light was the fireplace at the edge of the room, as it hissed out sparks of flame. I heard someone crying somewhere in the room. I managed to crawl my way to where the sound originated from. I came into the room where I saw two chipmunks locked in a tight embrace, their tears evidently flowing from their eyes. The chipette noticed me and looked sympathetically at me with a weak smile, and gestured me to come to her. The chipmunk next to her still didn't make any eye contact with me. He just slouched as he let a soft, depressed sigh. I crawled towards the chipette, and she scooped me up into her arms, her emerald green eyes swollen red from her crying. She smiled at me, making me giggle. Something was wrong, but I just didn't know what it was. It was just like an annoying itch that won't go away, irritating me at the back of my mind. I stared starry-eyed into the eyes of the chipette as tears began to reform in her eyes.
"Oh, my sweet Periosha…" she sobbed as she stroked my fur, "Please do remember that mommy and daddy loves you very much… and that we'll always love you no matter what."
At that tone, I had feelings that they were going to leave me… forever.
I tried to plead to hear, I screamed out in my mind, 'I don't understand! Where are you going? Why are you leaving me?' I fitted and scrambled in her arms as I began crying hysterically, throwing my arms everywhere as I kicked angrily. I didn't want them to leave. What did I do to deserve to be left alone? My mother held me tightly, sobbing while she tried to keep me steady. I kicked one last strong kick on her chest and she accidentally dropped me. I was about to make contact with the floor when the chipmunk that didn't mind me suddenly caught me. I kept my eyes closed as I kept on sobbing uncontrollably. I felt the security that was my father's arms around me, keeping me safe from the dangers of the outside world. I would surely miss this same feeling. I never want them to leave. I love them too much.
"Perry…" I heard my father say, "Please be good to your Aunt Emily while mommy and daddy are away. Don't worry… we'll always be by your side, watching over you…" he put his paw on my heart, "We'll always be here, in your heart." I felt him kiss my forehead, as I felt another kiss on my cheek. The lips were softer and wet; probably that kiss came from my mother. I slowly let my eyes open to catch one last glance at my parents. When I opened my eyes, I saw my father's loving face. He looked like me, only much older. His hazel brown eyes staring teary-eyed at me, his smile like mine, soft and sincere. Next to him was my mother, her eyes the same color as mine. Her gorgeous chocolate brown figure something I'd never forget. They both looked at me lovingly; regret filling their eyes as they smiled one last time.
"We love you so much, Periosha…" they both sobbed, cradling me in their arms in a hug.
I could only respond with a hug of my own, as I gave them a reassuring smile that said 'I love you too, mommy and daddy…'
*End Flashback*
"F-father?" I asked with tears flowing as my mouth dropped agape. The older chipmunk said nothing as he just smiled back and simply nodded his head in reply. That did it. All that was left of my composure left me as I ran and hugged him ever so tightly, as I let all my tears flow down my eyes. He hugged me back just as tightly, and I felt his tears trickle down my cheeks as we shared a long anticipated embrace between father and son.
"B-but why?" I asked as I broke off the hug, "Why deceive me by taking the form of a wolf?" I looked into his eyes with a depressed and demanding face.
"I did not really take that wolf's form…" my father spoke sternly, "I simply borrowed its body, where my spirit, personality and powers would be encased in it… I did it because my real body perished years ago in a battle against Tempest." He sighed as he looked both happy yet depressed at the same time.
"My, have you grown…" he smiled, he ruffled my hair, "and it looks like you got your mother's eyes and my looks, heh, not a bad combination, eh?" he chuckled slightly, trying to lighten the mood.
"Speaking of mother, where is she?" I inquired.
"I'm right here, Perry…" she spoke from behind me. When I looked back, I noticed that it was Serenity. But then, Serenity began transforming down, shrinking in size and in form. Instead of a wolf, there stood my mother, the same chipette that was in my memory. Her midnight-black fur had lightened to a chocolate brown, her emerald green eyes looking deep and lovingly at me.
I choked back tears as I slowly walked toward her.
"M-mother?" I nervously asked. She simply nodded as the tears brimmed from her eyes. With that, I let the tears flow once more from my already swollen red eyes as I ran out to hug her. We collided with each other in a tight and loving embrace. One that seemed so familiar, at the same time brand new. Tears never stopped flowing from my eyes as both my parents cuddled next to me as we shared a tight family hug.
"I miss you both so much…" I sobbed, tightening my embrace, not wanting to let go.
"And we miss you…" they replied lovingly.
I pondered for a moment as we broke off the hug. Now, I was alone in this. I was now forced to lead my forces against this great evil. Thoughts of doubt entered my mind as I began panicking slightly.
As if my thoughts could be heard, my mother cupped my cheek with her paw, kissed my forehead, and gave me a reassuring smile.
"Do not worry, my dear Perry…" she cooed, making me sigh in relief, "all is not lost… you father and I did what we could to hold them back. Now it is your turn to finish what we have started for you. You have your comrades, and your beloved at your side. There is still hope, Perry. Always know that…" I leaned into my mother's chest, hearing her heart beat as I let her relieving words enter my mind. It was now not only a fight for survival, but a fight for vengeance. Vengeance for those who lost great people like my parents. Tempest has now taken it too far, and now it's payback time.
"Let not vengeance be your drive, Periosha…" my father spoke sternly, bringing me out of my thoughts.
"Vengeance will only lead to destruction. But a drive for peace and love becomes a drive to victory. Let not your heart be corrupted by anger, but let the love you give and receive be the source for your power."
"I will… and I promise you…" I looked at them in the eyes, with an ear- to-ear smile on my face, "I promise both of you... that I will either bring victory and peace back to Pacem in Terra, or die trying."
Both my parents shared smiled with glee as we shared one final family embrace.
"What of Justice and Josiah?" I asked.
"They're alive…" my mother smiled, "we teleported them somewhere safe. We requested that you and the other tutors finish this war. Win or lose, the fate of the universe now lies in your paws, dear Perry."
Feeling a little nervous, I closed my eyes and let out a soft sigh to steel my nerves. When I opened them, I asked in a more concerned tone.
"And what of Michael and the 'Victory'?"
"We've emitted a barrier around her so that Michael and his crew could begin minor repairs. Unfortunately, the ground forces are already beginning to amass on No Man's Land as we speak right now…" my father's tone was both guilty and depressed.
"Both of you did what you could…" I smiled at my father, hoping to cheer him up, "and I would've done the same for both of you anyway…"
The entire family shared a little laugh, but then, I felt the space surrounding us begin to shake and crack.
"It's time, Periosha…" my father and mother both gave me one final smile as they handed me a small box.
"These were meant to be given to you and the tutors when you were ready… now, we believe it is time that you were." My mother then kissed both my cheeks and gave me her blessing. Soon afterward, my father kissed my forehead and gave me his blessing. Both my parent then distanced themselves from me, and they began to fade away.
"Remember what we have taught you, Perry…" they chorused, "and we love you… Godspeed, Perry… Godspeed…"
A great light then shined on me. I yelled out in pain as the light was so blinding.
I gasped for air as I sat up from a bed. I checked my surroundings, and noticed that I was in an infirmary. It was dark, probably it was already evening. I tried to move around, but then I felt immense pangs of pain run throughout my entire body. I cried out in several loud yelps as I felt the pain surge down from my chest down to my legs. I forced myself to lie down again to stop the pain. I flinched in relief as I gave a defeated sigh. Every muscle in my body cramped with tension as I eased myself down to the bed. When I felt my head touch the pillow, I felt my body totally relax itself, like it kept it all in until I lied down.
A nurse badger came into the room, carrying some bandages and ointments. She looked a little elderly, and her face seemed rather down and dreary.
"Glad you finally woke up, General Andrews…" she smiled despite her dreariness. "The other tutors and General Tome were quite worried about you. But, I'm sure they'd be quite relieved now that you're awake."
I stared into her onyx black eyes slightly confused.
"How long?" I suddenly asked, wondering what she said meant.
"Pardon?" she inquired, feigning that she was deaf.
"How long was I out?" I asked properly, with an irritated huff.
"That's better…" the nurse giggled with a smirk on her face.
"You didn't answer my question…" I growled, getting more and more annoyed.
"Just a tease, General. No need to get all feisty." She then lay down the bandages and ointments on the table next to me as she began unwrapping my old ones.
"Just answer the question. Please?" I began to plead.
"Oh, very well… since you asked you nicely" she giggled as she began rolling the used bandages.
"And?" I asked, wide-eyed, waiting for my answer.
"Two weeks…" she replied, looking into my emerald eyes with a concerned face.
"WHAT?" I half-yelled. I was going to thrash about what the same pain that I felt a while ago began surging through my nerves again. I yelled in pain as it was too unbearable to handle. The badger nurse held me down, making my entire body relax, releasing all the pain and tension.
"Don't try so hard, General…" she smiled reassuringly, "that battle you've had with the tutors really did a number on you. It's better you lie down and heal while the battle has not yet begun."
"I thought I was out for two whole weeks?" I looked at her questioningly, "What ever happened to the battle that was going to take place?"
"It has not started yet…" she replied, unsure herself. "no one really knows what had happened, but ever since you were unconscious, Tempest's minions just stopped. No movement, no reinforcements, no nothing. It's all very odd indeed." She finished applied the ointment all over my sore body. Its relieving properties soothing the pain that surged through my entire body only minutes before.
"My name is Rosie, by the way…" the badger nurse smirked as she finished patching me up.
"Nice to have met you, Rosie…" I smiled back, "so, can I walk?" I suddenly asked worriedly.
"Well, that depends… can you stand?" she asked.
I slowly started to gently flex and move my body in a sitting position. There was a little pain, but not as much as before. I took small steps as I began to feel the soreness that my body underwent while in the infirmary. The stiffness of my legs from two long weeks on a bed began bothering me as I flexed them on the side of the bed. I put my weight on my legs, wincing in pain as I put more of my weight down. I fully managed to stand, ignoring the pain, and decided to try walking. It was a little difficult, but I managed to take several steps. Feeling a little more comfortable with myself, I looked to nurse Rosie.
"Seems like I'm okay…" I smiled.
"Yes…" she beamed, giggling a little, "but you'll still need some support… here let me help you."
Rosie then straightened my body with her paws, which, by the way, were much bigger than mine, for obvious reasons. We managed to make our way to the war tent where the other munks were.
Apparently, they were all so worried about me, that they fell asleep in their dismay. I smiled at each of them, letting out a small electric current flow throughout the room. So that, even though they were asleep, they were aware of my presence. Sally, however, opened her eyes widely when the current touched her fur. She looked into my eyes as I stared lovingly into hers. Tears brimmed Sally's eyes as she ran to me, arms open wide. She pushed me onto a nearby bed where we landed, Sally on top of me as we shared a long, loving and passionate kiss. She couldn't stop kissing me; I felt the wetness in her cheeks as the tears kept flowing from her eyes. I managed to return the favor, but due to the pains all over my body, I could only do it at such a minimal level.
She forced her tongue into my mouth when I was about to speak, totally catching me off guard. I decided to repay the favor by playing with her tongue using my own. Our make-out session was so rough that it caught the attention of the tutors. The female tutors had tears in their eyes in jubilance as the males has cheerful smiles. When we finally broke off, Sally smiled teary-eyed at me. I tried to smile back, but the pain in my chest suddenly caught up with me, and I winced in pain once more, letting it off with a small groan. Sally caught notice of this, and slowly wormed herself off me and snuggled next to me.
"I'm sorry…" Sally whispered into my ear, "But, I just missed you so much, I was so worried that something terrible had happened to you…" she began to quietly sob as she snuggled closer to me, her head buried into my bandaged chest.
I placed one hand on her chin, making her look at me face-to- face. Our eyes properly meeting each other after a long time of being apart.
"It's alright, my love…" I reassured as I cupped her cheek with my other hand and gave her a beaming smile.
"What matters is that I'm here, and I'm alive. There is nothing more to worry about."
With that, we shared one short, but ever so passionate kiss. The fire in our hearts that enkindled when we first met has now become an inferno of passion and affection for one another. Our hearts now seemed to beat as one as that short moment of passion brought sparks back into our lives once again.
Okay... not bad for a long chapter... unfortunately... what comes afterward will not be a happy ending... that much I can assure...
Thank you for supporting me with your reviews! The more you guys R&R, the faster and better I write... and that's a fact... ^_^
'I have no talent whatsoever...'
This quote will always irritate people... though I don't really know why...
-Perry