Me: Hello I'm back with The Beginning of the End.
Tyler: Yeah welcome back to your worst nightmare.
Me: He doesn't mean that.
Tyler: Yes I do.
Me: Enjoy the story.
As weeks passed after the death Stephanie couldn't bear the pain of losing Danielle and Rachael. It was just too much for her. Just a little too much. It caused her to talk to Misty less or barely even talk at all for that matter. The jubilant girl became a dull, lifeless child. The pain of losing a loved one is truly unbearable but the pain shouldn't be this bad. She couldn't face Misty or Ash. So the daily walks she used to take with Misty never did happen. She felt she had to avoid them at all cost. Even though they had forgiven her she wouldn't forgive herself. She was left alone in silence. She cried silently mostly every night. After a few weeks Misty started to worry and wanted to talk to her, but even time she tried she failed miserably. Every time Misty came near her she leave the room or run outside into the darkness and never come back unto she knew Misty was gone. Stephanie was miserable. She felt she was at the verge of life and death.
As she walked Ray on this Midsummer's night she looked down thinking like she had being downing for the past month. She soon felt like she was unable to walk so she sat on the green grasses that were near the river she had loved so dearly.
"Stephanie," she couldn't bear to turn around and see him. She couldn't face anybody anymore.
"What?!" she said rudely and arrogantly.
"I just wanna know if you're ok."
"Yeah," she said calmly. "I'm fine."
"You're a bad liar." he said calmly not wanting to argue. She looked down at the green dress she was wearing that matched her hazel eyes. Timmy sat next to her and looked at her waiting for a response but nothing was said. She looked up and saw him looking at her."Why are yo beating yourself up about it?"
"I don't want to talk about it."
"Fine then listen," he said quietly. "Misty misses you. She worries everyday about you. She wants to tell you she forgave you a long time ago. She doesn't want you to be miserable for the rest of your life."
"I can't take it.," Stephanie said, "I feel so alone. I can't talk to Misty, Ash or my parents. not yet."
"What about me?" he questioned calmly.
She just sighed, "Maybe," she said, "Just not today. But someday. I promise."
"I'll be waiting."
Just then one of the maidservants came up to her and said, "Excuse your highness,"
"Yes, Nicole, What is it?"
"Lady Misty would like to see you. She has some important news to tell you."
"I'll be there in a minute." she looked at Timmy. "I guess I better go." She jumped of the rock and walked inside with Ray following after her.
She walked up to Misty's door and stood there about to knock on the door. She just stood looking at the door. When she found the courage to knock she did.
"Who is it?"
Her mouth opened soundless. She closed it and opened it again and spoke," It's me, Stephanie." She felt her voice crack.
"Oh. Come in."
She walked in and seen Misty sitting on top of her bed looking right at Stephanie. She smiled sadly. "Hi."
"Hey. So... What's up?"
"Nothing much. Why'd you sent for me? You've never done it before."
"Well you haven't talked to me since the incident. Why? We used to talk all the time like best friends."
"I guess things change." Misty didn't look like that answer would satisfy her.
"Things don't change that fast. Really Steph. I've known you since you've been born. Don't you think I'd know you by now."
Stephanie didn't say anything. "Is it what happened to Danielle? It's not your fault-"
"Yes it is. I hate it when people say that. It was my fault. It's always my fault. I'm like a curse. I don't want to hurt you anymore but I do miss you Misty. I do." She couldn't help herself. She cried and Misty held her as she cried on her shoulder.
When she was calm. Misty said, "I want to tell you a story."
Stephanie just stared into a space trying to imagine what was just said to her. Misty had just recently left to let her sink in. "Misty is... But how. I can't think of all the possibilities. But Misty hated Tyler now. But I knew that. Now it makes it all different. So Misty's the resason Tyler is here. No... He used her. But his daughter. Tyler's my... Uncle. No. Misty says Tyler's not her father. Not ever again. But..." She put her hands to her head and realised she needed some air.
She went outside with Ray again. She laid her head on the bright green grass. It tickled her skin with pleasure. Misty's words ran in her head over and over again. Her story was unforgettable. When you look at Misty and when you see her smile, you think ...How could anything bad happen to her?
"Hey. Did you talk to Misty?"
She looked up and smiled, "Yeah I did."
"So, what happened?"
"Misty told me everything. I still can't believe what she said."
"What'd she say?"
"I think the worst as that her biological father is Tyler."
"And?"
"And. Remember Tyler who I told you about? He's evil. Wouldn't his children or child be evil?"
"But this is Misty we're talking about. She's known you since you were little. Your mother and her are best friends. She's been there for you your whole life."
"So. It could all be an act."
He sighed and whispered. "You're hopeless."
"What do you mean I'm hopeless?!" she screamed. "I just want to protect my family and I don't know what to do." She feel to the ground crying. "I want to believe her but I don't know if I can. I know I can but it... it's harder."
Timmy knelt by her side. "I know you can. I've been here long enough to know you can trust her because I can even trust her."
There was a couple of seconds of silence. "I'm glad you're here." He smiled lightly. "It great to know I can trust you. I feel I can tell you everything... and I think I have."
Timonthy looked down. He stood and walked away. She just watched him walk away without saying a word. She looked down a second and stood up walking in the opposite direction Timonthy walked. She wondered why he walked away. She needed him now more than ever. She walked back into the palace. She wanted to talk to somebody-needed to talk. She looked down as she walked around the palace knowing where she was going but not looking.
"Hey, Stephanie. You okay?"
"Yeah, mom. I'm fine." She looked up showing a quick smile and looked back down.
"No you're not. It looks like your boyfriend just dumped you." Stephanie looked up suddenly focusing on May.
"Oh. Is it Timonthy?"
"Yeah," she said sitting on the chair close to her mother. "I don't know what happened."
"It had to be something. Tell me what happened."
"Well... You know Misty. I talked to her today. She told me everything."
"Everything?"
"Yeah. Why didn't you tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
"About Misty. Her father is Tyler. What makes Misty different from Tyler?"
May turned for her daughter stare. "I didn't know until after you were born. You were about 5 and he captured you and Rachael. I bet you remember that well. Tyler came to us. Her showed us Misty's unknown past. Then he showed us when she tried to kill Tyler. Did she tell you?"
"No."
"Well she killed Tyler when I was young. I loved him, or falsely loved him. He wanted the kingdom and used Misty and me. Misty saved my life and the kingdom. I was mad at her but I had forgot the problem. Tyler thought that if we argued he would be able to take over. When Misty became captured she saved you and brought you back to me and your father, how could I not trusted her when I trusted her all my life." May cried but didn't want to show it. "She saved your life, Stephanie. I don't know if you know that but she did. She looks to you like a daughter. We're all she has. She's a part of this family, now."
"Does Ash know?"
"Of course. She told him everything the night you came back. He probably knows more than we all do. You father and I were told the night after. I couldn't help but cry. I thought I'd been through a lot. But compared to Misty mine is just as important as a single drop of water in an ocean." She wiped the tears that had fallen and turned back around. "So what happened with Timonthy?"
"Oh, right. When I told Timmy how I felt at first, he seemed mad but I couldn't tell because he walked away. I don't even know what I did."
"You probably don't need to worry about anything. He seems like the type of guy that needs some time to think."
"But why would he need to think? I just want to talk to him."
"Let me tell you a little something about men... well boys. They are alittle... slow at times. It takes them a while to figure out what to do. Or he's trying to tell you something important."
"Well that's stupid." Stephanie replied.
"But when they become men everything changes. They know you better. They please you and know what you want. OR at least your father did." May smirked and Stephanie understood. "So just give him some time."
That night Stephanie sat down in the same place she was before. Her mind was still wondering what happened. She could take it anymore. She wanted to fnd him and make him talk. But she couldn't do that. He may hate her and she didn't want that. She couldn't elp it but she was... was... falling for him... falling in love. The last thing she needed was to lose something she cared about so dearly.
Just then Timmy came in. Stephanie stood hoping he would talk to her. "Stephanie, I need to talk to you. It's important."
"Well, Stephanie'll have to wait," Stephanie and Timmy looked up. It was Drew, "I need to talk to him."
'Why?' she thought. She didn't want them to talk. Not yet. Maybe after they did but...
"Don't worry. I won't kill him... yet." he said to Stephanie. Timmy looked scared but then Drew smiled. She knew he was kidding. Drew kissed her forehead. "Don't worry."
I nodded. Him and Timmy left the castle and walked outside where they would be alone. All Stephanie could do was hope it turn out ok.
"So. Do you like my daughter?"
"Uhh."
"It's a yes or no question."
"Well. I like her... but-"
"But?" Drew asked him. "She's a cute girl. And I'm not just saying that because I'm her father."
"I know but... She's everything and I'm just..."
"I see. Your scared she doesn't like you."
"I don't even know anymore. I just know," he gased out into the night sky and picture her smile, "she's special. She'll always be."
"Wow. that's deep."
"Yeah," They both stopped and looked at the stars that swept the sky. "If anyone hurts her, even Tyler," his hand gripped tightly and Drew noticed this, "I'd kill him with my own hands."
"I see you have taken my job." Timonthy laughed lightly.
The sky turned to dark and the air felt tenser than usual.
"So, son, I see you've got him right where are I wanted."
They both looked up and glared at him. "Tyler."
"Yes. It's me." Tyler smirked wear the same dark blue like always. I guess he never changed. "Thank you, son. You've gotten him right where I wanted."
"It was you." Drew pointed. "I knew it. How could you have tricked me?"
"I didn't do anything."
"Of course you did, Timonthy. Just like you're father."
"I was no part of your plan. You are not doing me like you did Misty. I am not you."
"I don't believe it. You fooled me once not anymore." Drew turned away.
"Where do you think you're going?" Tyler said. His eyes closed. No hand movements were done this time. It was all with his mind. His eyes opened and there was a quick wind that lifted him. I huge hand appeared in the wind and attacked him. There were bullet shots hit into his stomach his side and everywhere but his heart. Tyler wanted Drew to live to feel the pain.
"Let him go." Timonthy warned.
"As you wish." Tyler dropped him and he fell on top of his back. He ached in pain and Tyler disappeared again. Timonthy went to help Drew.
"I can do it myself." Drew stood slowly but he did stand with his back turned, "Leave my castle and I want you to never lay eyes on my daughter again."
"But, sir-"
"I don't want you to see my daughter again. Understood?" He walked away back to the palace leaving Timmy.
When Drew was far enough gone he said, "I love her."
Drew continued walking to the castle while Timonthy walked in the opposite direction back to the woods, outside of the palace where he belonged.
Me: Wow I wrote a lot.
May:You sure did.
Me: Please review.