Dear Readers,
Sorry for the late chapters. I had internet problems but I finished some chapters for you all to read. I am happy that there are some of you that likes this story. Please tell me what you think about it and I hope you all enjoy it.
-Ashalita Hisatake
Chapter Eight: A Piece of Infinite
Chad rode his bike to Zelda's house to pick her up for school. Regret….
I walked downstairs to the kitchen and found my parents waiting for me. "Good morning…" I said.
"Good morning son, we will like to have a word with you." My dad said. I sat on the opposite seat. I let out a sigh, knowing what they are going to say. "So you are dating that Uno girl?"
"Yes, I am…" I replied.
"I don't understand son. We set you up with the perfect girl and you choose her." My mom said, looking disappointed. "You are going to regret your decision."
"No, I am not." I said. "I am not going to regret it because this is actually the first decision I made on my own."
"I still don't approve her." My mom said.
"I wish you guys just take the time to know her instead of assuming that she is not for me." I said. "I love you two very much but I also love her."
"You are too young to know love." My dad protested.
"You were around my age when you fell in love with mom right?" I said. My father didn't utter a word. "So why am I different?"
"You are our son and we don't want you to get hurt." My mom answered.
"If I get hurt then it will make me stronger." I said, smiling at them. "But I highly doubt that Zelda is the type of person to hurt people." I then grabbed my mom's hand. "I am happy mom and I promise to stay that way…"
I don't regret this decision…
He made it to the house but from Zelda outside with Nigel. They were chatting away. "Morning…" Chad said, smiling at them.
"Oh hey Chad, I guess we can finish our conversation later Nigel." Zelda said, smiling.
"Sure but I still don't trust him." Nigel said, glaring at Chad. She let out a giggle when she found her two important boys giving intense glares at each other.
"Well Nigel, I am off to school." Zelda said, kissing his forehead. "See you later…"
"Yeah…" Nigel said, watching her walk to Chad. It is hard to believe those two are together.
"That was a good game of laser tag." She said, walking beside me.
"Again, you cheated. Why do you always win?" I pouted, crossing my arms.
"Come on sore loser… Don't be like that." She said, patting my head.
"Again, I am not a sore loser." I said. "You were just lucky."
"Of course, the Great Nigel has fallen because of luck." She said, giggling.
"Hey Zelda, what got into you today? You were well acting all weird and now you are back to normal."
"Well, I was lost with all the stuff that Chad's parents told me." She said, scratching her head. "I am sorry you have to see me like that. I probably look pathetic."
"Oh no, it is just I wasn't ready to see you well… be not you…" I said, looking away.
"Chad wasn't either… He can be a very persuasive boyfriend." She said.
"WHAT!? YOU ARE GOING OUT WITH HIM!?" I screamed.
"Ahh… I didn't tell you." She said.
"No, you failed to mention that Z." I snapped.
"Sorry, I hope you are not mad at me since he is your rival and all." She said. I took a deep breath and calmed myself down.
"Zelda, does he make you happy?"
"He does…" She said, blushing.
"Then I will not stop him from being with you." I said. "I just have been very protective because I didn't want you to breakdown like before." She kneeled in front of me and hugged me tightly.
"I failed completely. The older one is supposed to protect the little one." She said. "But I am happy Nigel to have you. You have no idea how much I love you and I am so blessed to have you."
"Z, you are being cheesy again." I complained, blushing. She pulled back and I found her smiling. "You know, I am just happy you are back."
"Same here, so do you want to watch a movie with me?" She asked. "Then we can raid the candy store."
"Sure that sounds like fun…"
I promised her that I will not intervene with her love affair and I should at least give Chad a chance. Who knows? He might be a good person to my cousin.
"Nigey, are you okay?" She asked.
"I am fine, just go ahead. You don't want to be late for school." Nigel said, smiling at her.
"Hey Nigel…" Chad said. "Do you want to play some laser tag after school?"
"Sure if you want your butt kicked." Nigel replied.
"You are on…" Chad said. "See you later…" He rode away and Nigel let out a sigh.
"I am getting too soft." Nigel said, walking to school.
They headed their way to school. When they got there, everyone was staring at them. What are they looking at? Chad thought. He then turned to Zelda and found her very uncomfortable with the situation. She doesn't like the attention… I guess that Agent Infinite can be afraid. "Z…"
"Yes Chad…" Zelda replied, rubbing her arms. "Is there something you want?" He then grabbed her hand and started walking through the halls. She blushed as everyone watched. "Chad, what are you doing?"
"You look uneasy." Chad said, pulling her closer to him. "Everything is going to be okay."
"Okay…" She said, blushing. I thought he want to hide our relationship in school. She let out a small grin. He really does love me. Everyone stared at the new couple but she felt a lot better while holding hands with him. "Chad, are you sure that you want to do this?"
"What do you mean?" He asked.
"You are too popular and I am not. Are you sure you want to publicize our relationship?" Zelda explained.
"You are right about me being too popular and you are actually a ghost in this school." Chad said. Her eyes dropped to the ground. He lifted her chin so her emerald eyes were lock onto his blue eyes. "However, I rather show off my girlfriend than keeping her a secret." He smiled and kissed her on the forehead. "Well. Let's hurry up… Cree and Maurice are probably waiting for us."
"Okay…" Zelda said, smiling back. Well, I think I am doing this girlfriend thing right. They walked into the cafeteria and found them at the same table, talking and laughing. "Morning guys…"
"Awww…Look at the new lovely couple." Maurice teased.
"They are so adorable together." Cree added. The couple blushed and let out a sigh.
"It sounds like you are looking at two puppies." Zelda said, giggling. Then Cree hugged her.
"I am just happy you two are finally together." She replied.
"Yeah, it took you guys long enough." Maurice teased.
"I am sorry that we couldn't speed things up for you." Chad said sarcastically. It is still hard to believe that she is my girlfriend. He stared at Zelda and Cree chatting away. He smiled when he found her being her happy self once more. Infinite, I know that you are gone but I am happy that you didn't erase me from your heart. He then let out a smile. I still hold on to me in your sweet dreams.
"Hey dude, what are you planning for your birthday?" Maurice asked.
"You know my parents plan my birthday parties even though I tell them not to." Chad said, letting out a sigh. "I am still a little kid to them."
"Your birthday?" Zelda said, turning to him. "When is your birthday?"
"Four days from now. It is on a Friday." Chad said.
"I didn't know that. Oh no, I need to buy you a gift." Zelda said. "I have so little time to prepare. I wish you told me earlier."
"Hey calm down, its fine if you don't give me a gift." Chad said, grabbing her shoulders.
"But I have to. I am your girlfriend." She said, blushing in front of him.
"Again, it's fine." Chad said, smiling. Did she just acknowledge being my girlfriend? She is also blushing. She then let out a frown. "What's wrong?"
"Your parents don't approve me so I might not be welcome to your party." She answered.
"She is right." Cree said. "The whole school knows about the fiasco with the date. Gwen made sure she was a victim though while Zelda stole you from her."
"The rumors are going viral." Maurice said. Zelda frown even more.
"I know my parents are crazy but you are still coming to my birthday party." Chad said. "I want you there Zelda."
"Are you sure? I might cause a scene." She said. "I might make things worse for you. I don't want to ruin your special day." Then he pulled her to a hug. "Chad?"
"The best gift you can ever give me is to be there." He said. She then let out a smile. You were always there…
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY NUMBER 274!" Everyone screamed. There was a party to celebrate my 11th birthday in the Moon Base. Every boy was in suits while the girls were dressed in beautiful dresses. I wasn't expecting anything from them but I was happy that they remembered.
"Hey Number 274, do you want to dance with me?" A female agent asked, blushing in front of me.
"Oh no, I am not in the mood to dance." I replied. I wasn't in the mood to dance because I was looking for someone. Nevertheless, she was nowhere to be found. I let out a sigh and frown. "She forgot my birthday."
"Why would I?" A voice said. I turned to the voice and froze. I was staring at my tomboyish partner in a dress. She was wearing a beautiful red dress. Her raven hair was elegantly lying on her back yet her bangs were pinned to the side with roses. "Hi Chad, Happy Birthday…"
"Wow… I mean wow…" I said, blushing.
"Ahh… I know I look silly. I heard you have to dress up and that's why I am late." She said, blushing as well. "I must look very weird without my ninja get up."
"No, you look amazing." I said. "Do you want to dance?"
"Sure but I warn you that I suck at dancing. I might step on your feet." She said. I grabbed her hand and smiled.
"I will take my chances." I said. We didn't realize that we were dancing to a slow love song. We both blushed and avoided eye contact.
"I am sorry Chad that I don't have a gift for you." She said. "I just found out about your birthday. I am sure a lousy partner."
"Infinite, I don't care as long you are here." I replied. "I need my partner." She blushed in front of me.
"You are being cheesy Chad."
"I blame you." I teased.
"I think it suits you." She said. "Oh wait, I know what to give you."
"What is that?" I asked. She moved her lips to mine and I froze. She kissed me lightly on the lips and it sparked my body with excitement and shock. She pulled back and smiled.
"Happy Birthday Chad, you are the first boy that I ever kissed but next time I will give you something so much better." She said.
"Is it okay if I get the same gift?" I said. She giggled and hugged me.
"You are pushing your luck."She teased.
Ever since she disappeared, my birthdays weren't so great. I felt that I was missing something. I was missing her.
"Just please come to the party." Chad said. "I will talk to my parents about it."
"Thank you Chad." She said. "I will love to attend your party."
"ZELDA!" A voice screamed. They turned and found a girl with short orange red hair and emerald eyes. She hugged her tightly. "My Honey Bunny, why did you leave me?"
"Oh hi Ruby, what's up?" Zelda said.
"I thought we have a connection." Ruby said, cupping her face. "I thought I mean something to you."
"Oh Ruby, I am sorry that I quit Track and Field but I am still your friend right?" Zelda said, scratching her head.
"Of course Honey Bunny, you are." She said.
"Hey I know you… You are in my science class." Chad said. "I forgot your name though."
"Oh sorry, this is Ruby Phoenix, we met at Track and Field." Zelda said. "Ruby, this is my boyfriend Chad Dickson and my friends Cree and Maurice."
"BOYFRIEND!" Ruby screamed. My love has someone… Oh no…
"Yes, he was the reason why I joined Track and Field." She explained.
"But Honey Bunny, I love you." She said.
"I know, I love you too." Zelda said, giggling.
"Oh Honey Bunny, you are so dreamy." Ruby cried, hugging her more.
"What's going on here?" Chad said. Cree let out a giggle. "This is getting creepy."
"Ruby is bisexual and she is so into your girl. She falls in love with any cute girl. She was into me a year ago but I kind a scared her away." Cree teased. "But that's me, I think it is going to take awhile for Ruby to leave Zelda alone. You know how naïve Zelda can be."
"Great, now I have to worry about a lesbian stealing my girl." Chad said, letting out a sigh. He watched Ruby rubbing her face in her breasts. I hate her… "Hey Ruby…"
"What is it?" Ruby snapped.
"She's mine…" Chad said, pulling Zelda away from her.
"HOW DARE YOU RUINED MY CUDDLING TIME WITH MY HONEY BUNNY!" Ruby screamed.
"She is my Honey Bunny so leave her alone." Chad snapped. Cree and Maurice were laughing at the situation and Zelda was confused of what is going on. Then the bell started to ring. "Well, it is time for class."
"Oh sweet, my next class is Art Class." Zelda said.
"Then I will see you later." He said, kissing her forehead. Ruby gritted her teeth as she watched him kiss the girl she loves. He was about to move to her lips until Maurice pulled him away. "HEY MAURICE! I DIDN'T FINISH SAYING GOODBYE!"
"Come on bro, we are going to be late for Mr. Jamison's class. You have all lunch period to kiss your girl so we have to go." Maurice said, waving to Zelda. "See you later Z… I am going to steal your man. You keep hogging him." She started to giggle.
"Oh Zelda, have a nice day…" Ruby said, about to kiss her lips but Chad grabbed her as well. "LET GO OF ME IMP!"
"You have class with us so let's go." Chad said.
"Oh sweet sorrow…" Ruby cried.
"Have fun…" Zelda said. Maurice gave Cree a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Bye babe, see you at lunch."Maurice said. Cree blushed in front of him.
If Maurice can do it, I can… Zelda thought, walking to Chad. "Bye Caro Mio Ben…" He blushed the minute he heard that. She was about to kiss his cheek but Chad moved to the point that she kissed his lips. She pulled back and found him blushing. "I love you and have a good day."
"Thanks…" Chad said, blushing even more.
"HEY HONEY BUNNY, HOW ABOUT ME?!" Ruby cried. Chad grabbed her and pulled her away. "HEY, LET ME GO!"
"Like I said before, she is mines." Chad said. "Come on Maurice, let's head to class." Maurice walked away with Chad and Ruby.
"I guess we have to hurry to class as well." Zelda said.
"Yeah girl... This is actually the only class I have with you." Cree said, walking beside her.
"Cree, thank you for being a good friend to me." She said. "You are the best."
"Stop thanking me girl…" Cree said, smiling. "We are destined to be friends." They made it in the art studio. A beautiful woman with long red hair was their mentor. "Morning Mrs. Collins…"
"Morning Cree." She said, smiling. "Alright everyone, let's not waste a second. I need you all to finish your pieces. It is due today."
Zelda was hard at work with her painting but she heard whispering from the distance. "Hey, that's the girl that stole Chad from Gwen." One girl whispered.
"She must want to be popular." Another girl whispered. "I heard that she told Chad's parents lies about Gwen."
"Chad is wasted on that girl. She is such a wannabe."
I see that the rumors reached here as well. She gripped her paintbrush tightly. What to do at a time like this? Then Cree walked to them. "Cree, what are you doing?"
"Ms. Uno, I love your piece." Mrs. Collins interrupted, smiling at her. "What's it called?"
"Oh well…" Zelda said, looking at Cree. Please don't do anything stupid… "Ahh… It is called Dreaming of You." It was a painting of a couple under a cherry blossom tree.
"I love the choice of color but why is the guy yellow and the girl red?" Mrs. Collins asked.
"Well, yellow is more like a hero color to me. When I see yellow, I see bravery and courage. I also see loyalty and trust." Zelda explained. "Red is of course love but also passion. I see fun and happiness."
"I like it and the cherry blossom tree?"
"It represents the dream. They both feel that they met before but they can't recall." Zelda said.
"You are truly a passionate girl." Mrs. Collins said. "Also your work is amazing. Do you ever think of pursuing in arts?"
"I have never thought of it."
"You should. You are pretty good."
"Hey you two, what did you say about Z?" Cree said.
"Lady Cree…" They said, looking scared.
"I don't like people talking trash about my friends. You two clearly have a lot to learn to become a TND cadet." She said, glaring at them. Yup, I am actually the leader of the TND. My word is law but there are some stubborn people out there that doesn't listen to me like Richard and Johnny.
"Sorry Lady Cree… I didn't know you were friends with a civilian."
"Civilian or not, she is my friend." She said. "Say something about her again, I will not only beat you two up but I will kick you out of TND."
"Yes ma'am…" They said.
Zelda is too nice to be in the TND. I mean she has potential but I think she is better off as a normal teenager. Cree thought, letting out a sigh. "Proceed with your art project…" She ordered. She left them and walked back to Zelda. "Hey Z, what did Mrs. Collins think about your work?"
"She likes it but what was that about? I mean, why did you go over there?" She asked.
"I needed to ask them for some paint." Cree lied. "But they didn't have the color I was looking for."
"Oh I see…" Zelda said. "Hey Cree, thanks…"
"I don't know what you are talking about." She said, sticking out her tongue. After class, Zelda and Cree parted ways and headed to their next class.
Chad was in the school library, looking for a book for his history report. "I know it is here somewhere." Chad said, looking through the shelves. I can't believe my History Class is cancel and we have to spent the whole class period looking for books for our research paper. "Where is that girl? We were supposed to meet here to do some studying. I hope she is not with Ruby. Damn, Zelda attracts weird people…"
"Chad, we need to talk." Gwen said, smiling. I see Zelda is not with him.
"What exactly you want to talk about?" Chad said. "I am not in the mood. I am busy looking for a book and I don't have time for distractions."
"Oh so Zelda is not a distraction." She pouted.
"She is an exception." Chad replied, grabbing a book. "I found it. Two more books to go."
"What do you see in her?" Gwen asked.
"Well, I see my happiness." Chad said, moving to another shelf. She followed behind him. "So is that all? I am very busy."
"I love you." She replied. "I love you so much Chad Dickson."
"Gwen, I am sorry but I don't feel the same way." He replied.
"Why are you even with her? What does she have that I don't?" She snapped. She was so loud that the librarian hushed her. "Sorry…"
"Gwen, can we drop this?" He asked, walking to the front desk and giving the librarian the books and library card.
"No, I want an answer and I want it now." She demanded. Chad took his books and walked outside of the library with her. They were in the parking lot.
"Again Gwen, I have no time for this. I have to meet her soon so we can do some studying together." Chad said, letting out a sigh.
"WHY DO YOU LOVE HER INSTEAD OF ME?" Gwen snapped, leaking tears.
"Calm down…" Chad said, letting out another sigh. Damn, what am I supposed to do with a crying girl? "Gwen, you are a beautiful and talented girl but I am not attracted to you."
"Are you telling me that I am ugly?" She cried some more.
"Stop crying… I didn't mean it like that." He said. What now? She is driving me insane. If there is a God, please help me. Give me a sign. Then Zelda walked their way. You are just messing with me right now. "Z, what are you doing here?"
"You told me to meet you here silly. It took me awhile to get away from Ruby. She can be very clingy to me and I really don't know why." Zelda answered. She then noticed Gwen in tears. "Oh Gwen, are you okay?"
"WHAT HAPPENED!? YOU TOOK THE MAN I LOVE AWAY!?" Gwen screamed, crying even more. Zelda pulled out a handkerchief and gave it to her.
"I am sorry Gwen." She apologized. Gwen tossed her hand away.
"DON'T SORRY ME!" Gwen snapped. "I don't like you. A matter of fact, I hate you. You were the worst thing that ever happened to me." She then slapped her hard on the face.
"WHAT THE HELL GWEN!?" Chad snapped. This is going out of hand. I have to get Zelda away from here. Zelda didn't say a word. She just wiped the blood off her lips. She is bleeding. "Zelda are you hurt?"
"Chad, please give us some time alone." Zelda said.
"But…"
"Trust me…" She said.
"Okay…"Chad said. "But I won't be far." He walked away from them but only for a good distanced. I hope she will be okay.
"I don't know what you are up to Zelda but if it is a fight you want then come and get it." Gwen said.
"Does it satisfy you?"
"What?"
"Did that slap satisfy you?" She said, staring at her. "If you are still mad at me, be my guest. Slap me again and again until you are satisfied."
"Are you insane?" Gwen snapped. She is letting beat her up just like that. Why? What would she gain by that?
"You spread rumors about me and left threat notes in my locker. I can feel all your rage and frustration. You can beat me until you are satisfied." She said. "I know that you are hurt that the boy you had a crush on for so long is with me. I didn't mean to inflict so much pain on you."
"YOU DON'T KNOW HOW I FEEL?!" She snapped.
"I know exactly how you feel. You feel unwanted and unloved. You ask yourself what is wrong with me? What am I missing?" Zelda replied. "You keep changing yourself to be someone you're not so the person you like can notice you." Gwen started to cry. "But no matter how you change, he doesn't see you at all."
"How?" She cried. She understands me… How is this possible?
"Gwen, you are beautiful and talented just the way you are. The real you will find your real soul mate." Zelda said, wiping her tears with the handkerchief.
"Zelda, why are you being so nice to me?" She asked, grabbing the handkerchief and wiping her tears herself. Why my anger and rage are disappearing just by being with her? What is going on here? I am supposed to hate her.
"It is the way I am." She said.
"You are a strange one Uno." Gwen said.
"I get that a lot." She said, scratching her head.
"I am not over this." Gwen said.
"I know." She replied.
"Don't think that being nice will stop me from stealing Chad away from you." Gwen said.
"I know." She replied.
"STOP SAYING I KNOW!" She screamed.
"I am sorry." She said. Then a gang of boys surrounded them. "What is going on here?"
"You were a hard girl to have an audience with." Johnny said, walking towards them.
"Brother, what are you doing?" Gwen asked.
"Shut it Gwen… This is between me and Uno." Johnny said.
"Shit, she is in trouble." Chad snapped, dropping his things and racing to them but boys also surrounded him. "What is the meaning of this?"
"Sorry Dickson, our boss wants you out of the picture." One boy replied.
"If she gets hurt, I will end all of you." Chad said, glaring at them. The boys took off their varsity jackets and changed into the BRA ninja attire. Their laser cannons were all pointing at him. They are getting too serious. This is bad… Where is Cree when you need her?
"What are you going to do Quarterback?" The boy said. "You are surrounded and you are off duty. You don't have your armor with you so you are in no position to give threats."
"I will kick all of your asses if she gets hurts." Chad said.
"You are going to pay for posting photos of me wearing a bra throughout the whole school." Johnny said, circling around her.
"I told you that I didn't do it." Zelda said.
"Yeah right, everyone knows you did it." Johnny said. "I became the laughing stock of the whole damn school because of you."
"Again, I didn't do it." She snapped. Johnny punched her on the stomach. She collapsed on her knees, gripping on her stomach.
"ZELDA!" Chad screamed. "YOU ARE DEAD JOHNNY!"
"I don't like it when people are lying to me." Johnny said.
"Johnny, that's enough." Gwen snapped. "Are you insane? You can't hit a girl."
"SHUT IT GWEN!" Johnny snapped back. "She is going to pay." He grabbed her by the collar and stare straight into her eyes. "You are going to pay for everything." She didn't say a word. "You are not tough now without your boyfriend and cousin." He punched her once more and she flew to the other side of the parking lot.
"ZELDA!" Chad screamed, punching and kicking his way to her. He defeated five boys yet they kept on coming. "I AM COMING!"
"You are going to be too late." Johnny said, cracking his knuckles. Then Gwen grabbed his arm. "What the hell Gwen?"
"Stop this now…" She snapped. "You might kill her."
"Why are you defending her?" He snapped. "I thought you hated her because she took Chad away from you."
"I…" She said, turning to Zelda. She found her unconscious. What have I done? "She didn't spread those photos of you."
"What? You were the one that told me that she spread those photos." Johnny said.
"Yes I did but I only did it because I wanted you to do this to her but…" She said. "Johnny, I was the one that posted those photos not Zelda. I framed her." Johnny froze in shock. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted her gone but not this way."
"HOW COULD YOU!? YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!?" He snapped. "YOU RUINED ME!"
"I am sorry Johnny." She cried. Johnny was so outraged that without thinking, he swung his fist towards her. But in the nick of time, Zelda took the hit instead of her. "ZELDA!" She then kicked him away from her.
"What the hell?" Johnny said, staring at Zelda. He pulled out bat out of his armor. "Oh so you want to fight me. It is about time Uno." She dashed towards him and he swung his bat but she dodges it and punches his face. He flew to a car. She is so fast and that punch… What is going on here? How is she so damn strong? She couldn't do anything before. What is going on here?
"Zelda?" Chad said, racing towards her. He already defeated all of jerks that blocked his path. Oh no, please don't tell me she is… Zelda grabbed Johnny by the collar and slammed him to the ground harshly. I need to stop this and fast… She then sat on him and ringed his neck.
"I thought you were…." Johnny mumbled, grasping for air. He then froze when he found her eyes closed. Is she sleeping? THIS BITCH IS SLEEPING! She punched him so hard that he was bleeding. I can't push her away from me. She was about to strike again but Gwen grabbed her arm.
"ZELDA, PLEASE STOP IT!" Gwen snapped. Zelda pulled her hand away and again lifted her fist towards Johnny. This can be that stupid nice girl from before. She can't be this fighting machine… What is going on here? "ZELDA, STOP! I AM SATISFIED!" She paused and it gave Chad the opportunity to grab her. Chad pulled her away from him and kissed her. Zelda calmed down and her eyes fluttered open.
"What?" Zelda said, looking baffled with the situation. "What is going on here?" Oh no, don't tell me I was sleep fighting again. Oh no, I didn't want Chad to see me like this or anyone else for that matter. She then found Johnny on the ground. "Are you okay Johnny?"
"Ahhh…" Johnny said. Is she concern about me even when I hurt her? She is such a weird girl. What does Chad see in her?
"Why are you on the ground?" Zelda said, staring at him. She found him bleeding. Did I do all that?
"Johnny is begging you for forgiveness." Chad interrupted. I made it just in time. I am happy that I was able to stop her. If I didn't, she would go on a rampage. "Right Johnny?"
"No I…" Johnny snapped.
"Yes, we both were." Gwen said. "We are sorry for hurting you. I am sorry for giving you all this. Yes, I wanted this before but I can't."
"Oh, okay… You guys are forgiven. No biggie…" She replied, smiling.
"Wait, you would forgive us so easily even when I hurt you." Johnny said.
"I think I hurt you more. I mean, you have more bruises and I gave you a black eye." She said. "But even with all the mean things you both did to me, I forgive you. I think holding grudges are a waste of time. I mean, why waste a day hating someone?" They were both shock with her answer. She then leaned towards Chad. Chad supported her. "I feel that I fell two stories."
"ZELDA, ARE YOU OKAY!?" Cree screamed, racing towards the scene. She made it to her and cupped her face. "You are bleeding."
"I also feel like shit but I am alive. Don't worry about me." She added. "I am very dizzy." She was swaying around and in no time, she fainted once more. Chad caught her and lifted her up bridal style. "Thanks Chad…"
"Chad, take her to the Nurse's Office and fast." Cree ordered. "I will meet you there. Maurice is there waiting for you. I am sorry for not being here on time."
"It is alright, Captain Commander…" Chad said, carrying her away.
"You two will explain everything to me before I beat the shit out of you two imbeciles." Cree said.
"Please, it is my fault. My brother has nothing to do with this. He is a victim." Gwen said.
"Gwen…" Johnny said.
"I did all this. Put all the blame on me." She said.
"No, I will not let my sister take the blame." Johnny said. "I will take it because I almost did something I will regret." Gwen started to cry. "I am sorry Captain Commander."
"You two are my top agents. You two are supposed to set an example to new recruits and be a symbol of honor to the TND. However, your immature behavior is unacceptable." Cree said, crossing her arms. "We don't hurt civilians. We protect them not beat the shit out of them." She then noticed the boys that Chad beat up. "Not only you brought a civilian in your bullshit, you brought your cadets. These people look up to you."
"Sorry Captain Commander." They both said.
"Sorry is not going to cut it." She said. "We have to head to the main base and give you two the proper punishment. I am disappointed in both of you."
"Why is she not an agent?" Johnny asked. "Why is Zelda Uno not an agent?"
"She will make a very good agent but as a friend and Captain Commander of the TND, she is not qualified." Cree said.
"Why?" Gwen asked.
"You should know, she is too nice to be an agent." Cree said.
"But she kicked my ass." Johnny said. "She was unconscious and she almost finished me off."
"Yes, we have reason to believe that Zelda Uno was a very strong and powerful agent in the KND." Cree said. "Of course I had interests in recruiting her but her decommission was not done properly and her private life ruined her chances of being an agent. That is why she is still a civilian." Also…
"It is unlike you to ask for an audience with me kid." I said.
"I know you are best friends with my cousin." Nigel said. "I just want to know if you are planning on recruiting her.
"Are you worried that she will kick your butt?" I teased.
"This is no laughing matter. And if she was an agent, I will never hurt her." Nigel said. "I will never lay a hand on her."
"Do you think that is wise to tell me this?" I said. "I might use this to my advantage."
"But you wouldn't because you don't want her to be in the TND." He said, staring at me. "As much as she will make a fine cadet, you couldn't do it to her."
"So you know…"
"I know…"He said. "You were there when Zelda's mom was in the hospital. Your father was her mother's doctor and you were there to comfort Zelda. I know that it hurt you when she forgot about you and that you hated her. But you are the only one that knows why she got decommissioned."
"I am impressed. You knew all about this." I said.
"Of course…"
"But you are wrong about one thing, I never hated her. I knew why she did it. I just wish it didn't have to come to it." I said. "But before she lost her memories, she promised me that we will always be friends no matter what. I was thrilled when she kept that promise."
"You don't want her to be an agent."
"No kid, I never wanted her to be an agent." I said. "She will just stay my friend and nothing more."
She is my friend and as her friend, I need to make sure that she keeps on smiling.
"You two meet me at Headquarters after school." Cree said.
"Yes ma'am." They said, giving her a salute.
Chad and Maurice were waiting outside the Nurse's Office. Her father warned me about this. I have never thought I will ever get the chance to see it.
"Chad, are you here to pick up my Bunny?" Her father asked.
"Like always Mr. Uno… I mean Henry." I said, smiling at him.
"I would like to ask you something if you don't mind." He said. "I heard that Zelda has been getting into trouble with some guy."
"Not to worry Henry, I will protect her." I assured him.
"I am not worried about her. I am worried about the guy that is picking a fight with my Bunny." He said.
"What?" I asked, looking baffled. Zelda is not the aggressive type. That ship set sailed a long time ago. She doesn't remember how to fight so I don't know what he is talking about.
"You see, she used to take Kendo when she was young but she was band to compete in Kendo Tournaments after a certain incident." He explained.
"What incident?"
"Zelda has been suffering through grieve and sleep disorder that it made her have this state."Henry said. "It is because of this state that she was band."
"What state?" I asked.
"On her last tournament, it was a few days after the funeral. She was fighting a tough opponent. Her opponent hit her on the head and she collapsed to the ground. She wasn't moving so the referee was going to call it but Zelda stood up and beat up the kid viciously. The referee called it and she won but she kept on swinging. Nigel stopped her and when he did, he found out she was unconscious the whole time."
"So she was sleep fighting?" I asked.
"Yes, she may gave up on holding a sword but she if faints due to violence, she will be violent."
"I will make sure it doesn't happen."
"Sleep fighting…" Maurice said. "Sounds interesting…"
"Maurice, you told me that Zelda's decommission wasn't done properly." Chad said. "Is it possible that some of her memories still exist?"
"There is a probability."
"She dreams of our adventures as children and she draws every mission I have been with her. And now, I haven't seen her fight in years and today she was beating Johnny like a raging demon." Chad said.
"It is just a theory but I believe Infinite is trying to break free." Maurice said.
"Break free?"
"I mean the dreams, sleep fight, and also that concept that Zelda still acts like a kid. It seems that Infinite is trying to break free." Maurice said, putting some thought into it. "Or it is probably the side effects from decommission."
"Break free… When I saw her fight, I thought for a moment I was staring at Infinite." He said, gripping his chest.
"You were looking at Infinite." Maurice said. "Infinite is Zelda and Zelda is Infinite. They are the same person." Then the Nurse walked out the room with Zelda. Zelda had bandages on her arms and head.
"Hey babe, how are you feeling?" Chad said, grabbing her hands.
"I feel great." She said, smiling and blushing. He called me babe… It is so weird but I like the sound of it. "How is Johnny though?"
"So you knew about your sleep fighting." Chad said.
"Yeah, I didn't want you to see that." She said. "Did I hurt him very bad?"
"He will live but you shouldn't worry about him. He hurt you Zelda." Chad said, cupping her face. "I am happy that you are alright."
"Same here…" She said. He doesn't look scared. He is still treating me the same. She then let out a smile. He still cares for me after seeing that. I am so happy. Then her father plus the Principal walked to them. "Dad?" She then walked to him. "What are you doing here?"
"Bunny, are you okay? Chad called me that you were in the Nurse's Office." Henry said, hugging her. "You have bandages all over the place."
"I am fine dad, really." She said.
"Mr. Uno, I heard that your daughter was attacked by Johnny and Gwen Parker." The Principal said. "There were witnesses and I just want your daughter to confirm it."
"Sweetie, did these kids hurt you?" Henry asked.
"No Dad, they apologize for what they did but they didn't attack me today." She said, smiling. "I just fell. You know how clumsy I can be." She then turned to Chad. "I am happy Chad was there to help me. I feel like I am a burden."
"You are not." Chad said. She is not telling the truth. Why? "I will always be there for you."
"Cree and I will always be there for you as well." Maurice said. "We are friends after all."
"Thanks guys." She replied.
"Are you sure that they didn't hurt you Zelda?" The Principal said. "It is okay to tell us."
"I am telling the truth." She said. "I just fell."
"Well, you can leave with your father if you wish." The Principal said. "You are excuse for today."
"Do you wish to come home Zelda?" Henry asked.
"I am fine. I have an exam in my next class so I can't go home now." Zelda explained. "I will call you if I am not feeling so well."
"And we will be there for her." Chad said.
"Yeah Mr. Uno, we got her bro." Maurice said.
"You can count on us." A voice said. They turned and found Cree.
"Alright but please keep me posted." Henry said, kissing his daughter's forehead. "I love you Bunny."
"I love you too Dad." She said. The Principal and Mr. Henry Uno walked away.
"Why did you lie?" Chad asked.
"I didn't want to get Johnny and Gwen suspended or worse expel." She said, scratching her head.
"Zelda, you are too nice." Cree said, patting her head. "But I guess it is good to give someone a second chance."
"HONEY BUNNY!" Ruby screamed, racing towards her. She hugged her tightly and started to cry. "Are you okay Zelda?"
"I am fine Ruby." She said. "Chad was there to save me so I am perfectly fine."
"I am so sorry that I wasn't there for you." Ruby cried.
"Oh Ruby, it is alright." She said. "I wasn't alone." Then Ruby turned to Chad.
"Take care of her…" Ruby said.
"What do you think I have been doing?" Chad said, crossing his arms.
"Well, I thought I can protect you Zelda but I can't." Ruby said. "I don't deserve to be with you."
"You silly, you are my friend and it is not your fault." She said, giggling.
"AHHH! THAT IS WHY I LOVE YOU ZELDA!" Ruby cried, hugging her again.
"Oh God help me…" Chad said, letting out a sigh. Ruby then grabbed his shoulder.
"You win this round but next time I will have her." She said.
"You are never going to have her. She is into boys." Chad said, letting out a sigh.
"Our love is strong, she said so herself." Ruby said, smiling.
"You are abusing her naively charm." He said. "Zelda is my girlfriend but she cares for you deeply so that makes you my friend." Ruby blushed in front of him. "So Ruby, let's be friends." Chad offered his hand to her and she grabbed it firmly.
"Sure…" Ruby said, smiling. "Just promise me to make her happy no matter what. I may not be her lover but I want her to be happy."
"So you are giving up on Zelda?" He asked.
"No, I am going to learn more about you so I can use that knowledge to woe Zelda." Ruby said, laughing.
"Great…" Chad said, letting out a sigh. Then Zelda's stomach started growling. "Someone is hungry…"
"Ahhh…" She said, blushing. All of them started to laugh. "Hey stop laughing." Then her stomach growled again. "I am too hungry to argue."
"It is already lunchtime so let's get you something to eat." Chad said, grabbing her hand. They all made their way to the cafeteria.
"Hey Chad, do you think I did the wrong thing?" She asked.
"No, I believe you did the noble thing." He said, smiling.
"Are you afraid of me?" She asked.
"No, you are still Zelda to me even when you sleep fight." Chad said, kissing her forehead. "Besides, I think it is super hot."
"Don't even go there." She said, blushing. He started laughing at her while she pouted.
"I love you…" Chad said.
"I love you too." She replied. "But…" She kissed him on the lips and raced away. "The pudding might run out so I am going to get it before you do." Chad smiled and blushed as he chased after her.
"You cheater, get back here…" He said.
"HEY, I WANT SOME PUDDING TOO!" Ruby screamed, racing after them.
"Oh look at the lovebirds." Cree said.
"I am happy for them." Maurice said. "It took me years to help Chad out of his depression for Infinite." Damn, it was the hardest thing to do.
I will always come over to his house to check up on him. He will drown himself with missions and when he doesn't have any, he stays home. He couldn't stay in his treehouse. "Dude, I brought some games so we can play." I said, entering his room. I found him lying on his bed.
"Go away…"
"Come on, you can't stay here forever."
"Watch me…"
"Chad, I know that Infinite is gone but you have to move on." I said.
"Maurice, leave me alone." He said.
"GET YOUR BUTT OFF YOUR BED AND PLAY SOME VIDEOGAMES WITH ME!" I screamed.
"I TOLD YOU TO LEAVE!" He snapped.
"INFINITE LEFT YOU SO JUST FORGET ABOUT HER!"I snapped. He pounced onto me and we wrestled on the floor.
"TAKE THAT BACK, SHE DIDN'T LEAVE ME!" He snapped. I punched him and pinned him to the floor.
"She left the KND. She left being a kid. She left you. So get over it." I said. He freed his hand and punched me. He ended up pinning me to the floor. "Chad, let me go."
"You don't know anything about her." He snapped. "You don't know why she did it." I then witness something I thought I would never see. He broke down into tears. "She didn't want to leave. She was crying and scared. I don't know why she left but her last words to me are that she loves me." He then moved away from me and stood up. "The worst part is that I never had the chance to tell her that I love her too. I lost my partner Maurice." I stood up and placed my hand on his shoulder. "I lost my partner and I couldn't do anything."
"I am sorry for what I said. I guess I am bummed too." I said. "She was a good agent and a good friend."
"Maurice, I know I will see her again." He said. "But I am just hurting that she is gone."
"Then let's both pray that we meet her again." I said.
He had so much hope and faith in her and finally they are together. Maurice thought, smiling. "Hey Cree, guess what?"
"What?" Cree asked. He stole a kiss from her and started running away from her.
"LAST ONE AT THE CAFETERIA IS A ROTTEN EGG!" He screamed. She laughed and raced after him.