Chapter 2:
Then the drums started, Lily gasped.
"We've got to get you out of here!" I whispered urgently. I wanted to ask what the drums were about, but I had a feeling that I wouldn't like the answer.
"Uh, how is that possible? We're kinda stuck, in a tepee thingy!" I half yelled, half whispered. Tigerlily walked over a picked up one of the sides, making a gap. Boy, I sure do feel stupid.
"Come on!" She said, ushering me to go through the tepee hole. I just nodded and followed, toying with my new ring.
"I'm really sorry about yelling at you, I really am, I don't know what came over me, it's like something just took over my body! Please forgive me!" I whispered urgently, hey, if we were going to die, I want to be as happy as can be.
"I forgive you, I've been having those weird outbreaks also, I don't know what it is, but no worries, and I forgive you Anna." I turned around and hugged her so hard, I felt like my arms were jelly. And she hugged back.
"You're the best friend a girl could ever ask for Lily," I whispered, "If we ever make it through this, I'll help you secretly marry Moonshine behind your father's back, and anything else you want or need."
"And I'll give you the Indian blessing on your marriage to Peter." She whispered back, we were so going to have to go over wedding details later. I've turned into such a girl. AAAHHH!!! NNOO!! Oh well, I was going to have to go through this anyway…
"Tigerlily?" Somebody said. I spun around aimed for the face. I heard a satisfying 'snap' and somebody hit the ground.
"That was a guard, let's go. I have Moonshine waiting for us near the cave." I nodded and started to run after her. I easily kept up and we were at our destination quickly. I heard a bush rustle.
"Come on out." I said, and out came Skyla, crying.
"Momma, what's going on? Why aren't you coming home? Why is Peter all sad?" I bit my lip.
"Tell Peter that I love him more than everything in the world, tell all the lost kids that I hope Peter finds you a new mom if I don't live the next few days, and give Peter this," I said, slipping off my engagement ring, "because I love it so much, I'm going to have to come back a get it." I whispered, I planted a kiss on her forehead. "Go! Before somebody comes, and remember, I love you." I whispered as she zipped off. Wow, I really was going to have to go get that ring back, I love it more than almost anything. I sighed and turned back to Lily. She was crying.
"You're willing to give up so much for those kids, and yet, you keep telling them that Peter might have to get them a new mother. It's just so sad!" She wailed.
"I'm really sorry, but that's how I am, so please before they---" There was a battle cry in the distance. "Realize we're gone." Ugh. I took her hand and started to run, run faster more than anything, and soon I saw a figure in the distance. And I ran right into it.
"I'm so sorry." I said quickly. I looked up; there was that guy, Moonshine I guess.
"You're alive!" I said, and then he hugged me.
"Yup, and I plan staying that way." I said, pushing against him.
"Moonshine!" Tigerlily practically screamed as she ran up into his arms. Hmm, I don't think I'm ever, I mean ever, going to do that with Peter. I still don't like boys (In general) It's just I'm engaged to the man I love. Boy that's confusing. I'm twelve, I look like I'm sixteen, I don't even like boys yet, I'm in love with some 100 year old dude who looks like he's sixteen, and I'm engaged to him. I DON'T EVEN LIKE BOYS! Why the heck did I agree, maybe because I love him? I don't know! My life is falling apart.
Author's Note: If I was going to have a conversation with Annabelle, I think it would go like this…
"Thanks Ella. You made me some engaged twelve year old in a strange body that's being stalked by random people!" (She's talking to me, well, more like screaming.)
"Sorry, I thought it was appropriate at the time, I mean you can divorce Peter if you want. But you'd be really stupid to do that and I might have to kill you." (Me)
"Well, no I can't divorce him, and why would I want to, but really, could you make me a bit more mature!?" (Annabelle yelling at me)
"Sure" (Me)
"Oh, well, thank you." (Baffled that I'd actually said yes)
"You're welcome, you just needed to ask, now go to sleep. When you wake up, you'll have the mind of a sixteen year old, minus the hormones." (Smiles lovingly at Annabelle)
Sorry that was really random, but I needed to get that out. I have one question for you guys, where do you think I've gone with this? Do you think I should continue or call it a series? Is there any point anymore? Did I just ruin a really good idea? Am I a horrible writer/author? Should I just stop?
You don't have to answer, but I would really appreciate it if you did. :( I'm kinda going through a rough time right now (it's not that I'm doing anything bad) what with homework, tests, friends, social life, relationships, and so many other things, and my writing just gotten really sloppy and pointless. I'm really sorry and I hope that you will review with your answers.
Sorry for getting all personal and dumping everything on you, just review yes or no, I'll decipher the rest. Ella out! :)