Chapter Fourteen

The night hours had settled in over Cardiff. Hoshi had returned to do his evening concert. Hoshi signed up to do a solo performance by himself. He was already nervous by the thought of having to go out on stage. "and now, performing his first solo, Hoshizora Gekko-Jones!" He heard the crowd shouting for him. Hoshi let out a small sigh. He walked out onto the stage. He picked up the microphone. "hey everybody." He greeted. "what's going on?! Ya'll enjoying the festival so far?" he asked. He got a ripple of yes from the crowd. "I just want to advertise a small event going on in the park. My brother and a group of my coworkers are hosting a fundraiser in the park. They're helping to fund the PontyPandy Museum. They have a fun little event going on and I recommend you check it out." Hoshi pulled out his guitar. He sat down on his stool looking at the crowd. "I've decided to do a little cover for you guys. It's one of my favorite songs that was performed by The Foals. I hope you guys enjoy." Hoshi began singing to the crowd. Ben watched his boyfriend perform on the stage. He smiled to himself. "you've got a talented son there, Bronwyn." He commented. Bronwyn nodded. "I know. All of my kids are talented." She crossed her arms down in front of her. She listened to her son sing his song. His performance went on for an hour. "thank you!" he bowed before exiting the stage. Hoshi walked over to his family. Bronwyn gave her son a tight hug. "you did great out there, love." He smiled. "thanks mom. I'm tired. I think I'll check out for the night." Bronwyn nodded. "I still have to find your sister and your brother. We'll meet you at the hotel room."

Sarah typed up the rest of her story on her laptop. She sat down on one of those benches that had a WIFI router built into it. She smiled publishing her story on her blog.

PontyPandy Adventurer Blog

Spring Festival Day One

Day one of festivities have finally rounded up here in Cardiff. Hoshi and Elvis gave wonderful performances on stage. Their voices entranced the crowd with the various stories that they told in their music. My brother, James has made it down to enjoy the festival despite his current injuries. I heard that the fundraiser Ellie is hosting to help the museum is doing very well. They're raised over 500 pounds to aide with restoration efforts! I still recommend that my fellow readers come down to Cardiff. It would really mean a lot to everyone at the PontyPandy Museum if you did.

Before I go I'll leave you guys with some awesome photos from today's events.

Until my next entry

Sarah Jones

Sarah closed her laptop sighing. "Sarah!" She looked up to see her mother walking towards her. "hey mom." Bronwyn sat down next to her. "did you manage to catch some good photos?" Sarah nodded smiling. "yeah. I bet my boss will be very pleased too." She leaned against her mother. "we should probably find your brother, James. Hoshi said he'll meet us at the hotel." Sarah walked with her mother down a block. The last bus had arrived at the park to drop its passengers off. James watched some of the passengers drop donations into the jar. Ellie collected the donations out of the jar. She counted them up before adding them to the current total. She showed Aria the current total. "this is great. Pretty soon we'll have enough to make the final repairs to the museum." Ellie sat a little taller. She was glad that she was doing something to help out. James helped Ellie clean up around the booth. Aria placed the donations into a locked box. "I'll take these back to my hotel room. Are you guys going to be okay with doing the clean-up by yourselves?" she asked. Ellie gave her a thumbs' up. "yep. Just leave it to us."

James placed the final box into the back of the van. "there. Everything is packed up." Ellie nodded. "James!" shouted a voice. James turned around in his chair to see his sister, Sarah running towards him. He gave her a one-armed hug when she got close to him. "hey sis. We just got done packing up." He said giving the van door a small pat. "cool. Mom and I have come to pick you up. Hoshi is waiting for us back at the hotel room." James let go of his sister. "alright. On the way there, can you give me a lift to Penny's hotel room? I want to check up on her. I heard she barely had a chance to help out today on account of not feeling well." Sarah frowned. "poor thing. They must've had her on back-up duty." Bronwyn got behind James' wheelchair to push. She pushed him back to the hotel. Penny's room was on the second floor. She laid on her side on her bed. Her skin was a bit flushed. She heard a faint knock at her door. "come in." she rasped. James rolled himself into her room. She sat up seeing him. "James? What are you doing here?" she questioned, surprised that he had been able to leave the hotel. "I came down here to help Ellie then I heard you were sick. I had to come by and visit." He replied. Penny climbed out of bed weakly. She ran over to him tossing her arms around him. James kept her close. He rubbed her back gently. "I've missed you." She whispered. "I've missed you too." He kissed her cheek. "I'm sorry you aren't doing too well at the moment." She knelt down in front of him. He held her hand on his lap. He could see how weak and frail she was. He could tell that she hadn't been taking care of herself like he had asked. "oh Penny. What am I going to do with you?" he asked softly. He soon joined her on her bed. The two of them sat close to the headboard watching TV. Penny laid down on her side with her head resting in his lap. James stroked her hair keeping his gaze on the small TV screen. She relaxed feeling calm under his touch. James laid his head on the headboard. "we managed to raise a small amount for the museum so far. We've got quite a long way to go though." Penny gave a nod of her head. She just enjoyed being in his company. She sat up on her elbows. James gazed down at her. Her face was just inches away from his. Her hands found their way underneath his frame pulling him close to her. He pressed his lips to hers making out with her.

James woke up to the sound of his cellphone going off. He slowly felt around on the nightstand for it. He sniffed softly as he picked up.

James: (yawning) hello?

Bronwyn: hey James. I was wondering if you wanted me to come by and get you?

James: I would ask you but right now I really don't want to leave Penny by herself tonight.

Bronwyn: okay dear. I just called to check up on you. How is she?

James: she looks very sick. I have a feeling it's mostly stress that's made her this way. I just feel guilty that she's like this.

Bronwyn: that's what happens when you have someone who loves you, dear. Sometimes the very thought of keeping yourself in good condition fades away when someone you care about is in a frightening position.

James: is that how you were with dad?

Bronwyn: (sighs sadly) yes dear. I was that way when your father had his moments of weakness. He was that way when I was unable to take care of myself.

James: I see. I'll see you in the morning then mom

Bronwyn: sweet dreams James

James placed his phone down on the nightstand gently. He laid back on his side facing the wall. He felt Penny cuddle up with him from behind. Her warm skin pressed up against his. He rolled over to face her. Penny has given up her health in order to look after me. Why? She didn't need to do that. I didn't mean to make her feel stressed out. He thought sadly. He ran his good hand across her cheek. I need to get stronger for her. I don't know how just yet but I'll figure that out. James went back to sleep.

Hoshi slept on the window sill overlooking the night life. He watched people move up and down the sidewalk down below. "Hoshi." Bronwyn moved the blinds to see him. Hoshi opened one eye. "are you sure you don't want to sleep on the bed?" he nodded. "you and Sarah need a place to sleep. I'm fine right here." He whispered. Hoshi pulled the blanket up over his shoulders. He settled down more on his cot. "Okay dear." Bronwyn let the blinds cover him again. She stood there watching him for several more minutes. Hoshi leaned his head against the glass. He let out a soft sigh closing his eyes. Bronwyn was just about to go back to bed when Hoshi stopped her. "I take it you don't want to sleep alone?" he asked quietly. Bronwyn remained quiet. She heard the blinds move indicating that Hoshi was moving from his spot. He hugged his mom from behind. "alright I'll sleep with you." Bronwyn smiled. She hugged him back in return. Hoshi settled down in bed with her. He watched his mother sleep. He sat up against the headboard watching her. He stayed by her side for most of the night until he retreated back to the window sill. He sat up on the sill to watch the rest of his family sleep until the wings of exhaustion grabbed him.