Alright then, this is chapter nine. Sorry if I've been updating kind of slow, and if my spelling is kind of bad, I've been trying to update as quick as I can. Although, the spelling for the talking is meant to be that way by the way, just in case if you guys are wondering. Anyway here's chapter nine. Enjoy!
Bella was now resting peacefully in the one and only Grim Reaper's coils. They were just through with their previous 'mating session' and now were resting in each other's coils. Bella was nice amd comfortable, and wouldn't mind staying like this forever. Then she opened her eyes and looked at the window. It was pretty dark. She had a nagging feeling, but didn't know why. Or for what. Then she noticed it was getting even darker. When she wondered what time it was, it finally hit her. Her singing job at the saloon.
'Oh no!'she gasped and snapped her head up. Jake noticed her sudden reaction. 'What's wrong?"he asked. But she ignored him, and instead, raced down stairs. He was completely taken back by surprise and quickly followed her. Just when she opened the door and was about to go outside, a strong pair of coils rapped around her and pulled her back inside. She looked behind her and saw Jake with a worried look. "What the hell is goin' on?! Why are you in such a rush?"he asked. "I have to go! I'm late for my job at the saloon...again!" and with that she turned to leave, but he still wouldn't let her go. She looked at him with a pleading look. He stared at her for a moment, then leaned in and gave her a brief kiss. "Good luck. I'll be there soon. Now go!"he said and let go of her. She was surprised, but then gave him a grateful smile and quickly slithered toward the saloon.
Once she opened the doors and slithered towards Bufard who had his back turned to her. Bella was about to call his name, until he turned around and faced her with a flat look. "Let me guess, ya either overslept, was pretty busy, or lost track of time, again!"he said. She frowned. "I'm sorry Bufard."she said sadly. He sighed and shook his head. "Just tell me the song yer gonna sing, cuz I know I'm gonna give ya ANOTHER chance anyway. So let's not waste time and just tell me."he said She turned pale then lowered her head. "I'm really sorry." He face palmed. "Ok..um..how about um..."she said trying to think of something. "Look, I don't care what you sing as long as you sing. Hell, I don't care if you sing a song about metal!" That gave her an idea. "Metal huh?" she thought for a while, then she came up with something. "Titanium! Bufard, I'll sing Titanium!"she said happily. He thought for a while, then nodded. "Alright. Now get on the stage and get ready!" he said then went to the boom box. She was about to go on stage when she herd the doors open. She turned her head and saw a familiar rattlesnake. When he saw her he smirked. Then she smiled at him then winked at him. Then he made his way to he back, and nodded to Bufard to give his drink.
After that, she made her way on the stage and got everyone's attention immediately. They already knew what was going on. She then made her usual intro, and said the song she was going to sing. Then she looked at Bufard who was all ready and nodded and started the song. She listened to it for a while, then started to sing.
You shout it out
But I can't here a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized
But all your bullets ricochet
Shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nohing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricohet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
Everyone was listening intently to her song. Almot everyone was completely into it. Especially a certain rattlesnake, who can't take his eyes off her. With all most of the light on her, she looked like an angle.
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
Cut me down
But its you who'll have further to fall
Ghost town and haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break me bones
I'm talking loud not saying much
Meanwhile in the desert, a lone figure was limping his way toward the town. He seemed injured, starving, and had almost no water. He was trying to reach the town as quick as he could before he collapsed. He needed help more than ever.
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
Sheriff Rango was doing his usual patrol around the town, when he noticed a lone figure coming its way toward it. He walked closer to get a better look. Then he noticed it was man. A weasel to be in fact. He quickly headed his way toward him, although still a bit cautious. But as he got closer, he noticed the man was in terrible shape. He quickly ran toward him and yelled, "Hey you!" The man looked up. He saw a lizard coming toward him, who looked like a sheriff. He breathed a sigh of relief, and collapsed to the ground. "Woah there!"rango said when he saw the weasel collapse, just when he reached him. He turned him over so he was facing up. "What's yer name mister?"he asked. The man opened his eyes, then answered. "Tom. M-My name's Tom." "Well Tom, I'm gonna get you some help. So just wait here a second until I come back." Rango said. "Gotta find her..."he croaked. "Now your in no condition to be looking for anyone. You need some medical attention immediately." the sheriff said. "Gotta find...Bella."
Rango froze when he heard the name he said. "What?" "Gotta find Bella. N-Need to..w-warn her."he lost consciousness.
Back at the saloon, Bella was just about to finish the song.
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
But I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
When she finished, everyone cheered. She bowed then smiled. She then looked at the back table, and noticed a certain rattlesnake was staring back at her with a little smirk playin on his lips. She blushed then looked down. Then she started slithering towards him, with a little smile on her face. When she got there, she opened her mouth to say something when...
Bang!
All heads turned to the door where a worried sheriff stood. "Quickly! I need as much help as I can! There's a man who came here and he's in terrible shape and needs medical attention right away! Now does anyone know where doc is?"he asked outloud. "I'm right here sheriff!"called out doc, who just got off from his seat. "Great now I need you to come with me. Anyone else wanna help?" a couple people volunteered and got up from their seat. "Good! Now come on!" he was about to run the way he came, when he suddenly stopped. He turned around and looked at Bella. "I need you to come with us too, Bella." he said. She looked at him with a surprised look. "Me? " she said. "But why do you need me?"she asked. "Well this 'man' happens to know ya, and has been lookin' for ya. Apparently he's a friend of yers too. And just to make sure, do ya know someone named Tom?"he asked.
Bella tensed up and her eyes went wide. "Tom?"she said in a hoarse whisper. "How do ya know?" she asked. "Well he told me his name was Tom, and apparently he's lookin' for ya. And there's some questions I'd like ya to answer for me if ya don't mind. But for now, can ya please come with is so we can help this 'Tom' out?" she paused for a minute, before nodding. Then Rango turned and went out the door with a couple of men. Bella was about to go too, but was stopped by strong coils. She turned around and saw the worried face of Jake. "Jake, I have to go! I need to know if that's Tom. If it is, then he's gotta be here to tell me if..."she trailed off, when she realized, what he might tell her. Her face pailed incredibly. "Oh no..."she then bolted through the door, before Jake stopped her.
She slithered toward the group of men who were carrying a weasel to doc's office. When she got closer, she gasped in shock. The weasel they were carrying, was indeed Tom.
...
Doc had already fixed Tom up, who was now recovering in Doc's office. Bella had been silent since she found out about Tom. She could never say more than a few words. Whenever someone would ask her if she was alright, she would stay silent and stare at the ground. She was curled up near doc's office, and was staring blankly at the ground beneath her. Then Rango came out of doc's office and noticed her curled up on the corner. He walked towards her, then hunkered down at her level. "Hey miss Bella?" he said. But she didn't move. So he tried cheering her up a bit. "Y'know doc says that yer friend Tom, is gonna be alright. He just woke up, so if ya want to see him, ya can." that got her attention. She looked up at him, then nodded.
Bella slowly got up from her position and slthered into doc's offfice. When she entered, she immediately saw Tom. He was laying on a mattress, with his eyes closed. Apparently he heard her come in, and he slowly opened his eyes. When he saw her, his eyes opened wide. "Bella?! Bella! Is that you!" he shouted in surprise. She couldn't help but smile. "Hey Tom! Long time no see huh?"she said. Tom was about to jump from the bed and hug her, when he felt pain shot through his head. "Ow!"he grimaced in pain.
Bella's smile vanished, and was replaced with a worried frown. "How ya feeling?"she asked. Once the pain lessened, he answered. "Oh you know, the usual I guess." Then his eyes shot open. And he looked up at Bella. "Bella! Your alive! I've been looking all over for you!"he shouted. Bella rolled her eyes. "Yeah I am. Just in case you haven't noticed."she said sarcastically. He gave her a flat look. "You know you don't have to be... Oh whatever! Listen, I need to tell you this. And its SUPER important!"he said with a worried look. Bella noticed his worried look, and started to get nervous. "What is it?"she said worriedly. "Well, I hate to tell ya this, really," he started to say. "What is it?!" she said frantically. "But..."he trailed off. "But what?! Tell me!" Tom looked at her in the eyes. "Your father's coming. He's coming to the desert. And he's coming to find you."
Ok this was chapter nine. Hope you guys enjoyed. I'm sorry if I'm not updating as fast as I used to. I've been pretty busy lately. But I'll try to add a new chapter every two days or so. Anyway if you guys have any ideas for what happens next, then feel free to tell me! Please review! The more you guys review the more chapters I make! :)