Book 3: Breaking the Ice
Me: OMG! Hey guys! I'm am so, so, so, so, so, so, SO SORRY that I haven't updated in so long! I've been worried about how stupid our government is being with these new censorship bills they're releasing. I mean seriously! Ugh! They're recent one is ACTA. *huffs* Anyway, I've also been busy in school and constantly forgot to work on it. Sadly, this chapter is going to be a bit short. I just wanted to update to assure you I'm not giving up on this story. I'm almost done with it. I'm thinking about putting the last chapter and epilogue together so that I don't have to add an extra chapter. Well, enjoy!
Chapter 23: New Home
The two couples and Chloe had sprinted through the Ice Age while the sun was still up. While they ran, Chloe couldn't help but still be surprised that her sister was all right with her leaving with them. She figured Leah would be worried and would prevent her from going, but she just nodded her head in approval.
Maybe she thought it over and thought I would endure without her. Whatever reason as to why she was okay with me going with them is beyond me. I'm getting dizzy just thinking about it. I guess I'll quit thinking about it. Thirty minutes later,Chloe found herself on her rump after bumping into Roxanne while she was in her train of thought.
Roxanne turned around ninety degrees to see the redheaded ferret recovering from the fall and quickly getting back up. She gave her a small apology in which Chloe accepted. The two females jolted when Rosalina sighed, "Well, Jason, Lars, Chloe, this is your new home. Welcome to paradise. From this point on, every day will be an adventure and you'll learn new things until you know this place just as much as Roxanne and I do…."
"Sis, let's not bore them with your speech and let's find somewhere to camp for the night." Roxanne stopped her sister before she spoke another word and pointed upwards. Rosalina followed her finger then let her shoulders sag, her ears droop, and her lips curved into a disappointed frown. She was really hoping to see her foster family before it got too late.
Well, that didn't work out the way you planned, did it, Rosalina? The cerulean-eyed female's conscience snickered obnoxiously. A small growl rumbled in the back of Rosalina's throat, but it was inaudible to the others. "All right, let's go." Rosalina grumbled softly and the two females lead the two males and she-ferret to find a safe camping spot.
Celine sighed sadly. She was hoping Rosalina and Roxanne would return before it got so late. Soon, she felt Jenna's eyes on her. Turning slightly, her forest green eyes met with hers and they stared at each other for a few seconds. Jenna could tell Celine was anxiously waiting for the arrival of the twins. By the look on the girl's face told her that she didn't want to sleep until she saw Rosalina and Roxanne again.
"Celine, why don't you try to get some rest? We'll see them tomorrow." The kit heard her, but ignored her, for she was too busy gazing at the night sky. The crickets were chirping their night songs, the fireflies were blinking their luminescent yellow lights, and the sounds dinosaurs lovemaking and hunting could be heard near and far.
The girl took one final glance outside then turned to face Jenna again. "Okay. I can't get too exhausted before they get here tomorrow." Celine put on her signature cute face before walking past her and Buck on her way to her and the twins' bedroom, where she slept in Roxanne's bed.
Please…please be here really soon, Rosy and Roxanne. I miss you so much. I can't wait to see your mates. Though I'm going to miss you two being around once you two leave to find homes of your own and live happily with your lovers. Please, tell me you'll still come to visit us. Be here tomorrow…please. Celine felt tears sting her eyes, but she blinked them back. She wasn't going to cry anymore. She was stronger than this! She shook her head roughly, instantly getting her mind off the twins. Finally, she could feel her eyelids grow heavy with fatigue. I'll see them tomorrow, I hope. With that, her eyes closed.
Jenna felt Buck's arms around her while she was staring at the sky, doing the same as Celine before she went to bed. "Buck, I'm going to miss those girls so much. I can't imagine them leaving."
"Me neither." Buck replied sadly, resting his head on top of Jenna's. They stood in silence for a while, taking in the peaceful moment until Jenna remembered what happened to the twins' father.
Worriedly, she asked, "How will Rosalina react when we tell her and Roxanne what happened to Ben?"
Buck's single eye widened. He had almost forgotten that night when Ben stabbed him so that he wouldn't be able to save Jenna. Chloe was willing to help the pregnant female, but her leg was injured at the time, leaving her useless. What confused him was how Ben realized he was threatening the lives of his and Jenna's unborn kits. Perhaps, he really was being controlled by somebody evil in which Jenna said it was Tim.
Nah, he promised he'd leave us alone. Well, some mammals aren't so great at keeping promises, right? He stopped thinking about it to answer Jenna's question. "I don't know, Jennifer, but I can tell you she's gonna blame me fo' his death since he did impale himself with my knife. I just hope she won't be too devastated and mad enough to not look at me or talk to me."
"We'll tell her what happened. She'll be crazy if she thinks we're lying to her and Roxanne about this. And if Rosalina doesn't believe us, then we have proof." Jenna turned to Buck, pointing at the bandage around his sides. Buck nodded. Since he didn't feel any pain on the side where he got stabbed anymore, he was planning to take it off, but now that Jenna brought up the Ben incident, he'd have to wait until the twins returned.
He murmured, "Wot' if she thinks I may have had an accident instead of being impaled?"
Jenna placed a single paw on her temples and shook her head lightly. She had forgotten how Rosalina denied a subject whenever it bothered or made her upset. She sucked in her cheeks to calm herself down before she got too frustrated. I guess we'll figure something out tomorrow. Jenna agreed with her thought. They could sleep on it.
The baby blue-eyed female sighed, "We'll think about what we'll do before the girls get here." Buck could sense Jenna was tired. To prove him right, she yawned softly and made her way to their bedroom. Before the male followed her in, he prayed that Rosalina would believe them and not think they were lying to her and Roxanne about Ben.
Please, don't make Rosy go in denial about his death. I'm not worried about Roxanne. She'll know I'm not lying. It's a good thing she trusts me that much to know that Jen and I would never lie to them. Rosy, however, will be a bit difficult to get the truth through to. I do hope she will not start an argument over this. With that, he went to his and Jenna's bedroom and fell asleep on his hammock, which was about three or four inches away from Jenna's. I need to make a bed for the both of us. Buck thought with a small chuckle and smile.
"This is good, Roxanne." Chloe commented as she ate some fish. While Rosalina, Chloe, and Lars went out foraging for some fruit, Roxanne and Jason went to find some as well. When they came across a lake filled with a variety of fish, Jason decided to brush off on his fishing skills. Roxanne got a really great laugh watching him try to get a large fish. To make the situation more amusing, this was Jason's first time fishing, so she ended up having to show him how it was done and ended up catching two fish.
Chuckling at the memory, Roxanne replied, "Glad you like it." She grinned at Jason, who was still shivering due to his damp fur which was slowly drying up near the fire. Rosalina smiled sympathetically at him and scooted closer to him, her left side leaning against him while she ate. Jason smiled a little before wrapping his dank arms around her shoulders, pulling her closer, desperate for warmth.
Rosalina shivered at the dampness of his fur, but was determined to not let that trouble her. She decided she was done eating and let a berry she had in her paw drop to the ground. "All right, I'll keep you warm." The female wrapped her arms around him in defeat. She could feel the others' eyes on them as she and Jason embraced each other. She wasn't going to pay them any mind, for her task was to keep Jason warm.
"I see they're getting comfortable already. Think we should go ahead and get that way ourselves?" Lars wiggled his eyebrows at Roxanne. Her eyes widened in shock before she smacked his chest hard with her paw. She was surprised to actually find herself laughing and faking a mad glare at him. You just don't know when to shut your trap sometimes, do you? Roxanne shook her head at the male.
It took me this long to realize how funny Lars and Roxanne are together. Chloe giggled at the duo as they began to playfully tackle, pin, and tickle each other, their laughter blending in with hers. She's never seen Roxanne so lively before, especially around the male that got on her nerves most of the time. Wait a minute! That must mean Roxanne finally confessed! That is totally awesome. The redheaded ferret continued to watch the couple play with a smile on her lips.
"So, I guess your sister does have a soft side for my cousin after all." Jason commented. Rosalina replied with a small hum of assent. Her head was resting on his shoulder and her eyelids grew heavy with fatigue. Jason noticed how tired she was and he leaned them back to where their backs met the earth. Once they were settled, they snuggled closer to each other, Rosalina's head buried into Jason's chest and the male's arms around her sides protectively.
She could hear his heart beating against her ear, making her feel much safer. Jason smiled sweetly as the cerulean-eyed weasel nuzzled him and rested her right paw on his torso. "Goodnight, Rosalina," without Rosalina hearing and before he let his eyes close, Jason added softly, "I love you."
Chloe briefly turned her attention to the sleeping couple that was close to each other and near the fire and beamed slightly. "Hey, Chloe, I think you need to get some rest, too." Roxanne's distant voice startled the ferret into swiftly turning around to meet the weasel's eyes.
It seemed that Roxanne and Lars were done playing around. Lars was on the ground, panting and laughing softly. Chloe looked back at Roxanne with a little grin and said, "Very well. Don't get too rowdy while we're sleeping, okay?" Roxanne looked at her with a shocked expression as the ferret got up to find a spot near the fire to rest for the night.
What did she mean when she said "rowdy"? Roxanne had her mind in the gutter and she grimaced. Ew! She thinks we're going to mate? No! I hope she didn't mean it that way. Maybe she didn't. Maybe she just meant not to get too riled up as to not catch attention to any lurking dinosaurs. The female wiped the disgusted look off her face.
Suddenly, she felt something heavy push her to the ground. She fell down with a small yelp in surprise. Groaning lowly, she propped herself up with her elbows to see Lars on top of her, cackling loudly. Oh, he's gonna get it. Roxanne smirked at Lars before she kicked him off of her, sending him flying two feet away from her.
However, Lars wasn't laughing. Afraid that she had hurt him, Roxanne dashed to his side. "Lars, don't joke with me! Are you all right? Come on, say something!"
She fell for it. Lars struggled to keep himself from smiling, but was loosing battle. He startled Roxanne by pulling her down for a kiss in which she returned. Once they pulled away, the hazel-eyed female smacked his chest and whispered harshly, "I thought I knocked you out! I told you not to joke with me!"
"I'm sorry." Lars kissed her forehead and told Roxanne that he was going to sleep. Before he found a place to rest, he tried to convince Roxanne to get some rest as well. Of course, she replied that she had to keep watch.
"Hey, it's all right. I'll do it tonight, sis." Roxanne quickly turned to face Rosalina, who was getting up from where she lied. Lars gave the blue-eyed female a grateful nod. Sighing in defeat, Roxanne followed the male after she gave her twin a brief hug goodnight.
My sis seems to have grown fond of Lars. She's even happier around him as well as less annoyed at him. Rosalina made sure her sister and the others were asleep before she looked up at the ice ceiling which divided the two worlds and began talking to her deceased mother quietly.
Me: Hahaha! Roxanne, I think Lars's pervertedness got to your brain.
Roxanne: Shut up! Like you're not surrounded by perverted people that cause you to get your mind jacked up.
Me: *sighs in defeat* Touche. *turns to readers* Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this short chapter. I'm sorry it seemed rushed, but ya' know. I'm ready to get this done and over with! Feel free to leave a review. Until next time... Peace and love for generations *makes a peace sign*
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