Chapter II: Love is a deception
Scene 8
Ronno soon arrived to get where he knew that Bambi could be, it still a large region but soon he could find him.
Am I interrupting something? - Ronno asked slowly.
No, what happens? - Bambi replied looking - You look sad.
Yeah, look - Ronno said calmly - I should tell you something but do not tell Faline, okay?
Okay. - Bambi answered carefully.
She likes you. - Ronno said without hesitation.
What? - Bambi said dumbfounded.
Yes - Ronno nodded - and as you didn't know that, I invited her to walk with me.
And how did it go? - Bambi replied slowly.
Why do you think I'm talking to you and not with her? - Ronno said sarcastically.
Oh, sorry - Bambi realized what happened - must be partly my fault.
Don't worry; it's not your fault, just mine - Ronno reassured him - that is why I just need your friendship because I can never manage to have a mate, ah, Faline was right.
Do not say that - Bambi replied emotionally - I've seen you've changed for good; your chance will come soon.
You really think so? - Ronno questioned doubtfully.
Yes- Bambi said thinking how to make Ronno feel better - if you want you can be close to me until you feel better again.
Thank you, my good friend. - Ronno replied smiling.
Scene 9
Faline was very little guilty of being cruel to Ronno, but she had not left that area where it happened.
What have you done? - Karus exclaimed angrily.
Who are you? – Faline asked calmly.
You cannot say him no in that way - Karus continued patiently - if you do you can greatly alter his feelings.
What does that matter? – Faline mentioned uninterested.
If you really want Bambi - Karus said seriously - it can put you in a difficult situation.
Why? - Faline thought that phrase - It has no sense!
Apparently not – Karus continued talking - but unless you do something about it and soon, your worst nightmare and his father's can become a reality.
What I have to do? – Faline asked distraughtly.
Retrieve him! – Karus shouted and then he calmed - By the way, do you know other does about your age?
No- Faline responded thinking in any acquaintance - so strange, is not?
Yes, what a disappointment! - Karus said sighing - Good luck.
Karus walked away from that place, although Faline did not understand what he meant with her worst nightmare.
Scene 10
The next day Bambi was normally eating grass where he did, when suddenly Ronno appeared without warning.
Good morning- Ronno said emotionally.
Hello - Bambi said surprised - where were you?
Well, you know, eating a little and that - Ronno hesitated anxiety - are you still standing that agree to avoid solitude?
Of course - Bambi said cheerfully - if you want to we could guard the forest.
Faline entered the place without making any noise.
Ronno - Faline muttered quietly - I come to talk to you.
I was not good enough for you - Ronno yelled at her so close - remember?
I need you to come here. – Faline answered stilling quiet.
No - Ronno said without looking at her - if you want to talk, talk.
I'll do - Faline said safely - I decided to date you even once.
Do you think I am a being without feeling that you can throw or use when you want? - Ronno exclaimed angrily about the way Faline treated him.
Why did you do that Faline? - Bambi muttered sadly - I thought you liked me.
I, I - Faline was confused - don't know what to say.
Bambi and Ronno walked away leaving her alone. Faline sighed and soon Karus was in front of her.
What did you do now? - Karus asked surprised.
I don't know - she said distractedly - I gave him another chance!
But - Karus said quietly - why in front of Bambi?
I thought he did not know about or even he could be interested. - Faline responded angrily.
That's understandable - Karus said indulgently - but when I told you to do something I did not mean that.
One moment - Faline evoked some memories and then said - what do you mean with my worst nightmare come true?
Taking so long to ask your questions? – Karus exclaimed indignantly - Look, Ronno could not enjoy much of his fawnhood and often seems to regret for having wasted, he's now trying to mature, but if he cannot do that, he will leave only with Bambi and both would be stuck in a stage...
Blah blah blah - Faline answered overwhelmed - tell me once in simple words.
I mean if this happen Bambi will take much longer to look at you - Karus answered patiently - or perhaps with much time he spent away he will fall in love with another doe.
Can you help me? - Faline begged watching with big sad eyes imploring for help.
Karus still quiet for two seconds and then he showed a slightly malignant grin that Faline saw.
It's a complete mess but I'll help you if you bring me a favor. - Karus said with some roguery.
Hey, I would go out with you only once and neither Ronno nor Bambi should know. - Faline said in a defensive way.
Quiet - Karus mentioned wanting to convince her otherwise - you're too young for me, so get me a date with an acquaintance of yours, a little older than you.
Okay - Faline said relieved - then solve this.
I will - Karus said calmly - but it could take some time.
Faline took a few steps walking away; meanwhile Karus was looking at her.
Scene 11
Far from where Faline was; Bambi and Ronno was talking about what happened.
That she has refused me is something - Ronno said thoughtfully - but why refused you?
I don't know - Bambi said suddenly - I thought you said she liked me!
And it was, bah, I think we should take another route, do not you think? - Ronno mentioned trying to forget that martyrdom.
Look- Bambi cried scared - there is Gobo in broad daylight!
Is he trying to kill himself? - Ronno asked surprised.
He always behaves this way - Bambi responded immutable - wait! He's not alone.
True - Ronno also realized - we should do something.
It's too dangerous and he is who put himself in danger. - Bambi responded disinterested.
But the duty of the prince of the forest is caring for others. - Ronno replied friendly - If you do nothing, I will do, so if I never return tell my mother that I died bravely.
What? - Bambi was distressed - No, Ronno!
Ronno walked slowly into the clearing where Gobo was accompanied by a young doe.
Come with me, soon! - Ronno shouted at them - The man is near.
Marena; don't worry - Gobo said distracted - man won't hurt me.
What about you Marena? - Ronno asked calmly - See, he can shoot us.
We should go - Marena said scared - do not you think Gobo?
I told you no! - Gobo said annoyed - Well...
There was a shot.
Marena, Gobo, run! - Ronno shouted trying to put them into safety.
They started running and behind them Ronno; Bambi followed them, hidden in the bushes. Another shot was heard, closer.
Are you all right? - Ronno asked worried.
I think so. - Marena said confused.
All, except you Ronno - Bambi said alarmed - look, your leg!
It's the price I had to pay. - Ronno said quietly.
Come, I'll take you to my father - Bambi said heading Ronno - he will know what to do.
Okay, wait! - Ronno yelled painfully - this hurts more than a while ago.
Bambi helped Ronno walking until they reached the Great Prince of the Forest.
Sir - Bambi mumbled - can you help me?
What happens? - The Great Prince asked starring at him.
He was shot in his leg. - Bambi answered pointing to Ronno's wound.
Tell him to follow me and you wait here. - His father said quietly.
Ronno went limping to the Great Prince of the forest to be near some peculiar plants.
Eat. - The Great Prince ordered.
Ronno ate without hesitation until his leg almost stopped bleeding. Although it he was too nervous.
Thank you sir, or thank thee; or thank you? Thanks very much. - Ronno said tremulously.
I am not finished, why you get shot? - The Great Prince questioned severely.
I must tell you sir that in a foolish courage attempt. - Ronno answered ashamedly.
Did you manage to save someone? - The Great Prince mentioned seriously.
Gobo and Marena, I guess. - Ronno replied hesitantly.
Well - The Great Prince said cheerfully - then it was not a futile effort.
Ronno was beginning to go off through the eye contact permission he had received.
Wait - the Great Prince exclaimed full of interest - why was Bambi near you?
Well, he and I are friends - Ronno replied shyly - I hope that does not bother you.
Not at all - the Great Prince commented subtly - but since you're older than he, I wanted you to watch and keep care of him instead of me when I cannot do that.
Sure - Ronno said completely thrilled - that means...
The Great Prince of the Forest was gone without make a sound.
Scene 12
Ronno still limping when he returned with Bambi, Marena and Gobo, to his surprise, Faline and Karus had appeared.
Are you okay Ronno? - Bambi asked as he saw him.
Yes, I think I sympathize with your father. - Ronno replied happily.
Of course it is. - Bambi said smiling.
Ronno- Faline said when approaching him - I thank you for saving my brother, though he did not accept it.
Yes- Karus tried to upset Ronno - I must say I had not seen an act so foolishly brave in a while.
If I have saved someone it was not something in vain. - Ronno replied proudly.
Thanks Ronno, if you feel ever lonely, just look me up. - Marena said mischievously.
Marena! - Gobo said surprised and angry - what are you saying? I'm here!
I know. - Marena said laughing at Gobo.
Faline became astonished to Marena.
You and my brother are a couple? - Faline asked astonished - Why did not you tell me Gobo?
Well - Gobo tried to respond adequately - I wanted this to be a surprise.
In addition to that very soon we will break…- Marena said seriously doing a silent pause - Gobo, just kidding, you are very sweet.
Well then let's go - Gobo subtly ordered - good bye then Faline, Bambi, Ronno and ehm…
It's Karus. - Karus mentioned indicating his name.
Oh yes - Gobo nodded - Karus.
Gobo walked up into the forest, followed closely by Marena.
I think I'm going too - Ronno said yawning - it's late, my leg is falling asleep and my mother must be worried.
I'll walk with you - Bambi answered instantly - see you later friends.
Bambi helped Ronno walk while Faline was watching.
What was that? - Faline asked shocked.
Well - Karus responded slowly - I do not know.
It's already happening - Faline shouted - I feel it and you have not begun to solve it.
And you have not got me a date! - Karus said sarcastically.
If you do not something about - Faline replied with an aggressive look - I will make sure you do not get any date.
Okay- Karus tried to reassure - but now I don't know what to do.
Scene 13
Bambi helped Ronno walk until he finally found his home.
Ronno! - Ronno's mother shouted distraughtly.
Here I am mother. - He answered calmly.
Ronno's mother ran to him and received him licking his face.
You had me worried so much, my child. - Ronno's mother said affectionately.
Please - Ronno shouted feeling embarrassed - we have visitors.
Don't worry - Bambi said trying to not laugh - I will not say anything.
Oh, but it is the prince of the forest... - Ronno's mother commented watching at Bambi.
A few seconds after, Ronno's mother was paralyzed with fear to see his son so bad.
Ronno - His mother mentioned scared - what happened to your leg?
It's nothing - Ronno answered trying to not anguish her even more - just...
His mother stopped watching him turning to Bambi.
You saved him - Ronno's mother said with gratitude - it's not?
On the contrary - Bambi responded cheerfully - his son is a hero and saved our friends.
Ronno - His mother said sternly - I do not want you to put your life at risk again, okay?
I think with this leg I will not even stand up again. - Ronno said humorously.
Oh - His mother sighed - he's always so funny even if the world collapses, what do you think?
Sure - Bambi said with a slight laugh - I hope to not be over so I better leave you alone, goodbye.
Bye, Bambi. - Ronno exclaimed while Bambi was walking off.