Ok here's the sixth chapter of the series. And just to let you guys know, Bella will be singing a little more but not too much. So, sorry if ya hate stories that have singing, cuz mine does. Anyway things are gonna get more interesting from now on, but I'm not gonna tell ya how. Anyway please enjoy!
Rango gulped nervously as he was face to face with the Grim Reaper himself. While Jake chuckled at the chameleon's nervousness. "Long time no see eh brother?"he said. Rango smiled nervously "eh h-h-hello J-Jake." Then he cleared his throat and said it again. "So uh h-how ya keepin up?"he said a bit more bravely, but still nervous. "oh y'know. Shootin' people who ever dared to cross paths with me."he said then grinned evilly. Rango gulped nervously again.
"So what is so important that you want me to come to this town again?"Jake asked straight forward. Rango cleared his throat. "Well ya see there's been some gang related fights between Bill's gang and another gang called 'miscreants' I think that's what their called. And they've been getting pretty out of hand lately and last week during one of their disputes, a young boy was caught in the middle of it and was severely injured. So what I'm asking is if ya could patrol the town during the day and make sure neither one of those gangs hurt anybody. And for payment, well, you could just name yer price and its a done deal. Not to mention you'll be gettin 2 runners every mornin' if ya do take the job." he said.
Jake thought for a while. It DID sound like a good deal. But he didn't dare show the chameleon he was the least bit interested. "And why would I be interested in doing that? Can't you stop them? You are the sheriff aren'cha?"he said while he narrowed his eyes at him."Now Jake, I'm just askin for some help that's all. I tried to take care of them myself but when I tried to interfere they nearly blown my head off! All I'm askin' is if ya could keep watch durin the day and make sure they don't do know harm to the town. And if ya agree I'd be mighty grateful!"he said with a weak smile.
Jake snorted. Then thought for a while and looked down at the sheriff. "Fine. I'll help ya. But I WILL expect payment in return!" he hissed. "I know. I hear ya loud and clear." "And don't forget about the runners" "I know I won't" "Ya better." Then a moment of silence fell between them u til jake asked. "So where will I stay?" Rango looked at him. "Why you could stay at the mayor's house! I'm sure its big and roomy enough for you. And if you want we could take down his pictures for you." he said. "Don't! I'll handle that." jake chuckled darkly and clicked his gun. Rango froze then chuckled nervously.
Suddenly Jake remembered something. "By the way sheriff, has there been any new comers lately in this town?"he asked. Rango was taken backin surprise. He did not expect him to ask anything like that. "Well yeah! In fact, a female rattlesnake came earlier today looking for a place to stay for a while since she's been traveling for a while I beleive. 'Eight months'she said. And since she asked so nicely, I decided to let her stay here for a while. And she ain't that bad if ya ask me. A little scary at times but nice!" he said.
Jake looked a bit skeptical. He had a feeling it was the same female that he rescued two days earlier. But he wasn't 100% sure. "Tell me, does she have blue eyes. And a bullet mark on her chest?" he asked. Rango looked even more surprised. "Yeah! How did you know that!?" Jake knew it. "Just a lucky guess that's all." was his answer. "So do ya know where she is?" "Well yeah. She's working at the saloon as a singer. In fact, she's singing right now. Don't ya hear?" Jake listened carefully. He did hear singing! And it was coming from the saloon. Then without thinking he slithered towards, the saloon. "Hey where are ya goin!"called the Rango. But Jake just ignored him. He then peeked through the window and found the person he was looking for.
There she was. The woman he met just a couple of days before. She was singing a catchy song and kept on swaying her body side to side in her own little dance. For a moment, he had that wave of warmth wash over him just like before. Then he smirked then chuckled. 'This'll be interesting!'
Meanwhile Bella was having the time of her life. She was singing and dancing like there was no tomorrow. She even slithered toward some of the tables and was still dancing. A couple of people even clapped her on the side and even giving her some smiles. By then most of the people totally forgot their fear of her. They were all just having some fun. Even though Bella was a bit disappointed because the song was coming near it's end.
Run run away
Don't let mess with your mimd
He'll tell you anything you wanna hear
He'll brake your heart
It's just a matter of time
But just remember
He's a good time Cowboy Casanova
Leaning up against the record machine
Looks like a cool drink of water
But he's candy coated misery
He's the devil in disguise
A snake with blue eyes
And he only comes out at night
Gives you feelings that you don't wanna fight
You better run for your life
She slowly started slithering back to the stage while still singing
Oh you better run for your life
Oh you better run for your life
When the song was over, everyone in the room started clapping and cheering for Bella. She couldn't help but to smile and make a bow. She said a couple of thank yous, then slithered toward the bar where Bufard was at.
"Dang Bella! You never told me you could sing like that!" he said with amazement. Bella blushed a little. "Well to be honest, I didn't know either. I never really sang much before. Maybe a couple of times, but not often."was her answer. He juat shook his head. "Well congratulations! Ya get to keep yer job, even though you were late!"he said. Bella chuckled nervously. "Well thanks by the way! So do I have to pay for my food or drinks here or is it for free for me?" she asked. "You could get yer food and drinks here for free since yer working. I'll give ya yer pay every 3 days you work. If ya don't come to work, ya don't get yer pay. That's how it'll work." he said. Bella nodded. "Alright then, can ya just give me a glass of water? Then I'll be on my way. Cuz I'm beat! And I'm dying for some sleep right now." she said. He nodded then got a glass, filled it with water and gave it to her. "Thanks." Then she gratefully drank it down then put the glass on the bar table. "Later Bufard." she said then waved at him. He waved back then continued with his work.
Bella slithered out of the saloon and into the streets. She moved slowly so she could enjoy watching the moolight. Then she stopped. She stared at the moon and thought for a while. "The moon sure is different here than from where I'm from."she thought out loud.
"Really?"
Bella turned around only to meet the hell fire eyes of the least person she thought she'll ever see again. She gave a little yelp, jumped backwards, then she tripped over a bucket until finally falling. She shook her head, then looked at the person. Jake couldn't help but to chuckle at her. And he thought she wasn't afraid of him!
"What the hell are you doin' here?!" she said still trying to overcome her shock. "Why ask? Did ya miss me or somethin'?" he teased. At first she was surprised at his tone of voice. He was never like that back in cave. So relaxed, and actually trying to have some fun, and to even joke around a bit. Something must be up. "What puts you in such good mood?"she asked. "Well I just saw a woman humiliate herself by trippin over a bucket, when I snuck up b'hind her."he said with a smirk. She blushed a bit and looked away. Then she looked at him. "What are ya doin' here anyway?" she asked again. He paused for a minute before answering. "I was hired by the sheriff to keep watch of this pitiful town from gangs. Now, what about you? What made ya decide to come to this town?"he said straight forward. She was taken back a bit by his question. She opened her mouth to answer but quickly closed it and looked down. She wasn't sure if she should tell him everything. She wanted to though. But she just couldn't bring herself to tell him the complete truth. She just wasn't ready.
"I.."she started to say. "I came here b'cause...I needed a place to rest for a while and resupply. I've been traveling for a while so of course I needed to find a town. And some people told me this place was the closest place I could go to. So I decided to come here. And it took me a little while to get here because of um... well you probably know." she nodded to the still healing bullet wound on her chest. "And that's why I'm here." she concluded. He looked at her for a while. "How long?"he asked. She looked up at him in confusion. "How long have ya been traveling?" She flinched at the question, then looked down. "8 months." His eyed opened wide. He didn't know she would be travelin that long! "Why? Why are ya travelin' so long? Where are ya even going?" he asked suddenly. She stayed quiet for a while.
"I don't know. I don't know where I'm going exactly. I'm just trying to get away." "From who?!"he said sharply. She bit her lip, and slowly started moving backwards "I..I-I can't say."she said softly. "What do ya mean ya can't say!" he said and lunged forward a bit, causing her to move even more back. "I just can't say." "Tell me!" She was getting frustrated and tried think of something to get her out of this but couldn't think of anything.
"I just can't say it Jake!"she yelled, then quickly turned around and slithered toward the house she was staying in. When she got there she quickly got inside and slammed the door. Although she didn't mean to slam it so hard. She was so frustrated. She was so frustrated at herself and at him. But mainly herself. She didn't know why she couldn't tell him. She wants to tell him but just can't! She went on her bed and buried her face in the pillow. She didn't even realize she had tears in her eyes. At that moment, she wanted to die. More than anything else, she just wanted her life to end. 'Why can't my fate just come and end my life already!'she thought. 'Why is life so cruel?! Why is the world so cruel!'
Ok the ending for this chapter is pretty suckish and not well written in my opinion. Sorry if you guys were expecting more. I was having a hard time ending this chapter in the first place. :/ Sorry about that people. But I promise the next chapter won't have a suckish ending as this one. Anyway pkease review!