12/21/12 Happy end of the world (just kidding)!

Chapter X: Mourning mood

Scene 47

The next day and far away from there, Faline and Bambi were walking together, really together as they were really in love.

Ah, is not it a beautiful day? - Faline sighed in the ear to Bambi.

It certainly is - he answered sweetly.

Hey - Faline said uneasily - why we did not do this before?

Of course we have played, but it was so long ago! - Bambi exclaimed with joy.

It's not what I mean - Faline interrupted - I mean, why did not I'd be allowed this close to you?

You mean... - Bambi was confused - do you think that we're a couple?

Of course - Faline said cheerfully.

Oh! Oh! - Bambi said amazed, stunned and unable to say anything else - Oh!

Is something wrong? - Faline asked Bambi worried but he remained completely shocked - I know how I can make you feel better, look up for Ronno, we have not seen him in days.

You're right - Bambi realized he had forgotten his best friend, but he had heard some rumors that would help him to recover - Faline come with me, I know where to find it.

The two waited until the night arrived and started to walk across the clearing to reach the forest where it was said that Ronno had gone with his mother. Bambi and Faline, they looked for a place to sleep. In the morning they could find Ronno, but by the time they got to see how far he was accompanied by a female fawn, as he was another one.

Stop chasing me! - Cathia cried laughing running swiftly - Ronno please, I do not want more tickling!

Then why are you laughing? - Ronno Exclaimed happily - I can see from here that you do not appear to be very quick!

Cathia had noticed that Ronno was limping but if she would asked him that surely had not make him feel good, so, she stopped even though it meant that Ronno's reaching her in a short time, and he was like a big brother to her. Then Bambi decided to talk to Ronno; Faline declined while she thought she could interrupt something.

Do you remember me yet? - Bambi asked Ronno emotionally.

Of course! - Ronno exclaimed excitedly leaving Cathia from play.

Have you given up? - Cathia asked to Ronno, while she still without announce the presence of the other deer.

Look, Cathia - Ronno said enthusiastically, while addressing her to Bambi - he is the prince of the forest.

Is that true? - Cathia asked Bambi curiously.

Well, yes - Bambi mentioned looking for a phrase that would not sound so pride - but did you know that also Ronno is a prince?

Enough for now, I have to bring Cathia to light west - Ronno said while routing the young doe to the mentioned place - then we, Bambi.

What do you say? - Bambi was worried - I'm your best friend, come with me.

I cannot - Ronno said sadly - I'm in charge of her for now and she is having a great time.

You're not the same! - Bambi shouted angry about not being with Ronno - you want to fill your empty sentimental side trying to be the father you never had known.

This angered Ronno too, so he ran to ram Bambi, they both were ready to fight for no apparent reason. Cathia was frightened to see Ronno bumping Bambi; Faline was so close as to console Cathia instead of run.

Come here little - Faline said with soothing voice - follow me.

Faline fled away with Cathia while Bambi and Ronno were pounding relentlessly, but even though Ronno had a messed leg, he managed to beat Bambi knocking him and stood on it to ensure it does not stop. Ronno immediately realized that there was not Cathia.

But what have I done! - Ronno shouted worried.

That you have hurt a friend - Bambi said under Ronno feet.

Not you, derogatory deer, I have to find Cathia, and soon - Ronno ran off looking for the fawn.

You're right, I was very rude - Bambi muttered sad when Ronno was away.

Near the west clear Ronno was looking for Cathia desperately screaming, praying that she was safe.

Cathia! Cathia! - Ronno shouted with all his might - Come with me!

She is here - Faline replied calmly from afar.

Really? - Ronno asked anxious as he approached Faline.

Slowly! - Faline exclaimed nervous - Cathia is terrified.

Cathia, come here - Ronno whispered for her to trust him again, but she was behind the silhouette of Faline.

I am going to explain her, but it will be difficult - Faline said sighing.

Ronno did not hear what Faline said to Cathia, but it seemed to work much better than what he had tried.

Well, we are come to light - Cathia said with his head down.

Ronno realized she was not quite right, but waited quietly until the clear to apologize for his scene.

Listen - Ronno said quiet - you do not need to forgive me for what I was irresponsible, but understand that I will never hurt you like that.

Never? - Cathia asked hopeful - really?

Never, you are - Ronno was silent for a moment until he knew what to say - you are very special to me.

Why? - Cathia said tremulously - why am special to you?

Well - Ronno devised something to explain his feelings easily - if you also feel that you are special, then you will understand why it is that I believe it.

Okay - Cathia confidently answered - I just think you're special too.

I believe you, now let's get some fireflies you have insurance to abound here - Ronno mentioned making Cathia follow him - you're sure to please.

In this way the two went looking for these luminous insects in full gloom of dusk, Bambi once again found them there making Cathia thought that Ronno could return aggressive again.

Ronno! - Bambi shouted as he saw him - I came to apologize.

But Ronno was willing to ignore him in order to maintain an eye on Cathia.

What's wrong? Talk Now! - Bambi demanded angrily, perhaps more than Ronno ever was - if you will not listen, well for you, that gives me the advantage.

Bambi - Ronno broke the silence but he would maintain the calm and once for the day - stay away from me, my mother was right that only you wanted me to be with to protect you and risk my life in vain, so, goodbye, I'll stay in this place for the rest of my days.

Bambi made silent, and great sadness came over him, he stood still watching Cathia and Ronno and they went away. He just lay there unable to laugh, unable to scream, unable to mourn, he was waiting for the time in which he was over so no more to compassion.

Scene 48

Faline was looking all over the forest in order to find Bambi until she noticed a sad-looking stag lying in the foliage, alone.

And Ronno? - Faline asked in amazement.

You know what, let's go - Bambi shouted ordering Faline to leave.

No, not yet - Faline insisted surprised.

I said let's go! - Bambi responded with authoritarianism.

I will not go with you, no in this way - Faline said offended.

Of course you will, you love me - Bambi said pedantically.

You're not for me Bambi and therefore I do not like you - Faline said and started to run for pronouncing certain words similar to the ones said by Ronno to Bambi - you are left alone!

To Faline, it was easily to find Ronno who was accompanied by Cathia, she decided to go slow and not to mention as soon as Bambi.

Hello and greetings to Cathia and the Prince Ronno - Faline said amiably.

Hello Faline - Ronno answered, he knew something was wrong for her to be there without Bambi - why are you alone?

Have you taken good care of Cathia? - Faline answered Ronno ignoring the question - I guess her mother soon may meet with her.

You're right - Ronno said with not bothering - right now her mother and mine have been returning from where, and it will be my time to go home.

How nice! - Faline said relieved.

But I'll tell my mother that we do not - Ronno answered calm - I'm happy here.

I understand you're upset with Bambi - Faline mentioned - but at least back to be with me, you have been very good.

I love you too my friend Faline, but - Ronno responded cautiously - not think there's anything to make me change my mind.

Wait! - Faline cried while Ronno and Cathia were returning to find their mothers - if there is anything I can do, find me here after Cathia be let with her mother and I will tell you.

Scene 49

As Faline expected, Ronno came to her after Judy took with Cathia.

Well? - Ronno asked anxious - what will make me change my mind?

Sit down, because - Faline ordered as she sat and she waited Ronno also expected to do the same - remember that the Great Prince wonder if you would be able to be his successor instead of Bambi?, For he is not even remotely a good prince and you did well you must go to be recognized as his heir.

One moment, please - Ronno responded completely confused - first tell me what happens to Bambi.

He has become very aggressive - Faline answered very quiet - I cannot even like him, he reminds me a kind of, well a ...

To me - Ronno interrupted without being rude - you remember me when I was very bad for you, that's a good reason.

But what is the matter? - Faline tried to convince him otherwise - just so everyone will recognize you as a true prince, even the Great Prince.

That would not be right - Ronno said in order to search Bambi away - no one should be so inconsiderate with friends as I was once.

After Ronno sought some time, he could not find Bambi, but he cried and searched every corner and after that he did not see him, so he decided to wait near a bush, so, Bambi jumped out of nowhere and hit him very blatantly.

Bambi? - Ronno asked dizzily after received such attack.

Now you agree to pronounce my name, right? - Bambi said as he prepared to hit him again.

Please stop - Ronno pleaded uninterested in defense - that Bambi from now is not my friend.

What do you say? - Bambi said stopping his onslaught - you mean I'm not your friend?

No, I mean what you're doing and what you did to Faline is not something you would do - Ronno answered relaxing Bambi - the duty of a prince is caring for others, not attack them.

But! - Bambi shouted indignantly but immediately realized that what Ronno has said was imminent true - can you two forgive me for what I've done?

Of course - Ronno answered cheerfully - the only that matters is that we are happy now again and with you, and you're still a friend of ours. Now let you apologize with Faline; she is very disappointed of your behavior.