Alright then here's the next chapter I guess. Please enjoy!
Ever since Bella had left the cave her main objective was to find" Dirt. But she hasn't been completely focused on her objective. Ever since she left that cave her mind kept on trailing off to the one she met. Rattlesnake Jake, The Grim Reaper. She couldn't help but to keep thinking about him and she doesn't know why. 'It was only a one time thing,' she thought. 'I'll probably just see him once and that's it. Goodbye. It's not like I'm ever going to see him again right?' but a part of her thought if that was really true.
Bella kept movin north just as Jake told her until she found Dirt. But so far all she saw was sand, sand, and MORE sand. She was really gettin tired of moving and wondered if it really was a good a idea to go to that town. When she reached a small hill, she started slithering over it. 'I mean how could a town have a lake in the middle of the desert! That's just crazy talk! I mean from all the other towns I seen they didn't have a...' she trailed off in her thoughts when she saw what was in front of her. "Lake.."was all she said when she saw a big lake right in front of her. Next to that big lake was a town which was filled with people walking around and talking, and doin their own business. There was even some people swimming in the lake and just having fun.
Bella couldn't believe her eyes. She found it. She finally found Dirt.
She slithered forward and stared at the people swimming. And deep down she REALLY wanted to join the them in the lake. Back at home (a.k.a hell) there was a lake not to far from where she was at, and when her father wasn't around, she would always go swimming. Plus, she had a friend who was a snake and was an expert swimmer (probably the fastest person in the entire forests who could swim) and he taught her how to swim until she became just as good as he was. Bella couldn't help but to smile at he memory. She used to love to go swimming with him, and he would always make her laugh whenever she did something wrong. He was one of her best friends...until she left.
She pushed those memories aside and shook her head and looked up, only to finally notice that everyone from the town was starting back at her with terrified looks. "SNAKE!" someone yelled. Then everyone from the town immediately ran inside the nearest building. Even the people from the lake didn't bother to get their extra clothes or towels, they just ran for their lives.
Bella couldn't help but role her eyes at their stupidity. "So it's one of these towns huh?" she said out loud, then she sighed and continued to slither into the town. There was no one in the streets. Evryone seemed to be hiding in every building or any possible place they could find where they could cower away in fear. She rolled her eyes and sighed again and headed towards the sheriffs office. Before she even got here, she herd the screaming and yelling of a panicked woman. Bella guessed that woman was telling the sheriff about her arrival. 'Rango you gotta go out their and kick 'er out b'fore she eats somebody!' 'Now now beans, no need to panick I'll handle this.'
Then a door opened and came out a green chameleon wearing a sheriffs badge and a sheriffs outfit. Followed by female lizard wtth curly hair and a blue dress who stayed behind in the door way and kept a close eye on the chameleon. He had a gun in his hoister. But even with the gun on his waist he couldn't help but to jump back and gulped nervously when he saw the big female rattlesnake. He quickly tried to shake it off and walk toward her. But no matter how tough he tried to look he knew that she could smell the fear in him.
"Uh.. H-hello there m-m-missy," he stuttered nervously. Bella simply nodded and wondered, 'Is this some kind of a joke?!' Then he cleared his throat and spoke again. "uh.. Ya see here missy, you really gave the town quite a scare when ya came unannounced. So I have ta ask ya, uh... What are ya doin' here?" Bella saw the female lizard face palmed. And if she had hands, she would have done the same.
Bella thought for a moment to collect her thoughts then looked at the chameleon. "Ya see here sheriff, I've been traveling for long now, 8 months I believe. And I just want a place te stay and rest for a while. And I've got word that the nearest town I could go to from where I was, was this town here. So all I'm askin, is if I could stay to rest and resupply here for a little while. I promise I won't cause any trouble or eat anybody. And to pay off for my rent, I'm willing to work at any job yer willin to give me during my stay. Then when my stay is over, I'll be on my way and you'll never have ta see my face again."she said.
The sheriff thought for a while. He actually felt like he should agree to her offer. But he was still weary. He knew he had to think about the town and its people and what's good for them. They would always be first. But he knew he would feel guilty if he just turned her down. She had been traveling for 8 MONTHS! He looked at her. "About how long are ya gonna stay?" he asked and raised a brow. "Maybe a week or two. A month the most."she answered without skippin a beat. He nodded then looked down again. Then after a while of consideration, he looked up at her. "Ya got yerself a deal. But I have ta tell ya, imma have to keep a close eye on ya for the sake of the towns people. It ain't nothin personal. But if you do something that gives me even the slightest hint that your threatnin this town, then I hav' no choice but to force ya to leave. Do I make myself clear?"he said with a strong tone to his voice.
Bella was actually surprised. She didn't think he was even capable of making a warning like that, or even make his voice sound like that. She had to admit. She was impressed. She nodded.
"Alrighty then lets get ya settled into to yer temporary home," he said with a little enthusiasm in his voice. Then he turned around and beckoned her to follow him. She did. Then while they were moving he was trying to pick up a conversation "Oh and by the way my name is Rango. Sheriff Rango. But you could just call me Rango." he said. "So can I know yer name missy?"he asked. She was taken back at the amused tone in his voice but then answered. "Bella. My name is Bella." He nodded. "That's a pretty name. For a young lady." he said then grinned. Once again she was taken back at his amused tone and his grin. Them they herd someone clear their throat.
It turned out it was the female lizard from before. She came walking towards them and she had a worried look on her face. But before she could say something he spoke. "No need to worry Beans. Everything is taken care of. Bella here is gonna stay here for a while. I already told her everything and she knows what are the consequences if she don't behave. So there's nothing you need to worry about. And right now I'm taken her to her new temporary home." he said.
Beans was about to open her mouth but then closed it. Then after a second or two she opened it again, "But what about the townspeople?"she asked. "Don't worry. I'll tell them they don't need to worry about anything. Everything is gonna be fine." then rango winked at her. Beans thought for a while then nodded "Alright then. So where is miss 'Bella' gonna stay then?"she asked. He was about to answer then realized something and quickly changed the subject. "Oh right! I haven't introduced you two yet. Well Beans this is Bella,"he nodded to Bella. "And Bella, this is Beans," he nodded to Beans. They both just said a weak "hi" and "hello." Then there was an awkward silence until Bella spoke. "So where am I staying?" she asked.
Rango chuckled nervously, which made both women raise a brow at him. "Well uh... You can stay at.. Uh..." Then Beans interrupted him. "You have no idea do you?" Rango shook his head. Beans sighed. "Well she could stay at the mayor's house?" she suggested. But then he yelled a "NO!" which made both women flinch. He realized he screamed then blushed a bit. "Uh n-no she can't." he said more calmly. "Why not?" this time it was Bella who asked. He looked at her then chuckled nervously. "um ya can't jbecause... Well, its...gonna be used soon," he said silently. "Soon? By who?" Beans asked. Then he looked at her then looked even more nervous. "Um Beans can I have a word with ya?" then he took her aside and talked to her in a hourse whisper. Bella wondered what they were talking about, then felt as if someone was watchin her. She looked around but saw no one. Then she felt something touch her in the side. She looked down and saw two huge amber eyes staring up at her.
She jumped back and was a little frightened at what she saw. Then calmed down when she noticed it was just a little gitl. The little girl tilted her head at her and asked, "Who are you?" Bella looked at her and said, "Bella. And who are you?" "I'm Priscilla. And are you the Grim Reaper's wife?" she asked. Bella was stunned for a moment. "W-What?" But before Priscilla could say anything, they both herd Beans yell. "What?! You invited Ja-" "Now beans no need to panic. We needed help so ... " "But that doesn't mean you needed to ask HIM to come here! One snake is enough!"
Bella couldn't help but wonder what they were talking about. And what did she mean by 'one snake is enough?' She couldn't help but feel a little insulted at her comment.
"Ok Beans, I know I've done some pretty stupid things in the past." "And this one is probably the most stupidest thing you ever done!"she shot back. "I know I know. But I REALLY need you to trust me on this. I know it'll work. Just trust me ok?"he asked. Beans snorted and looked to the side. Then after a moment she sighed. "Fine. But it better work!" "I know it will" then he kissed her on the cheek, which caused her to blush a bit. "thanks Beans." Then he grinned at her.
Meanwhile Bella couldn't stop thinking about what Priscilla said. "What do ya mean by 'Grim Reaper's Wife' " she asked. Priscilla looked at her and said. "The townsfolk say that yer the Grim Reaper's wife and that when he's not hear you'll do his job and take all our souls down to hell when we least expect it." Bella just stared at the little girl wide eyed. She had no idea what to say.
Luckily the sheriff came and calmed the situation before it got a little more awkward. "Now little sister, there's no need to be making up things to make Bella uncomfortable. We wanna make her feel welcomed here." "But sheriff rango, everybody is saying that she's the Reaper's wife and is gonna do his job for him since he's not here."Priscilla said. He flinched and chuckled nervously. Then he looked back at Bella who looked like she was about to explode any second. "uh why don't you run along now. I'm sure wounded bird has some things for you to do so I suggest you do them!" And with that, he shooed her off to the opposite direction. Then she happily skipped that way.
He then looked at Bella. "I'm sorry Bella. I didn't mean for that to happen. I hope you don't take it the wrong way." he said nervously. Bella looked at him with an unreadable expression. "Don't worry. I've herd worser comments from my own father."she said. Rango was surprised at her commemt. And wondered if it was a good idea to ask abou4 what she meant. But before he spoke she changed the subject and said, "So are ya gonna take me to my new 'temporary home' or what?" He paused for a minute then nodded. "Right! Now let's go then!" Then he turned around and walked forward. Bella followed.
Ok imma stop here for now. Anyway please review. The more you review the more chapters I make and the quicker they come!