Authors note: Thank you for the feedback on the last chapter. It is very much appreciated. The reviews and messages really cheer me up and spur me on. Keep em coming
That last chapter was quite emotional wasn't it. So let's take it a little easy this time around...
Chapter 12 - Shelter
2002
Kimberly had returned home from work at the florists. She had organised a huge, lavish display for a wedding. It was quite busy but it was something she needed. The loss of Aisha was lingering over her and the rest of rangers like a grey cloud. The threat of another attack felt as though that grey cloud was acting as a warning also, ready to burst with rain and drown them all in their sorrow.
Kimberly had a shower and got dressed in to some comfortable clothing. She pulled on her white tank top over her loose fitted jeans, she started to wonder what to do. She had to do something to take her mind of everything. She had already taken her anti anxiety and anti depression medicines, so there was nothing more on the medicinal side to help her. She did however, start smoking again in the last couple of days. Just two or three a day to help take the edge off. Kimberly really didn't want to smoke another cigarette now. She hadn't told Jason, and she didn't smoke when he was around. So, since she has just showered and all traces of the tobacco were washed away. She had to find something else to do to keep her mind occupied until Jason came home.
She wasn't eating much again, her desire to even cook was slowly starting to disappear. But Jason would be hungry after work. Maybe cooking would distract her enough and also, Jason wouldn't have to cook anything after a long days work. His job was much more active than hers.
Kimberly stood up from the couch she was sat on and made her way to the kitchen. She opened the fridge to get an idea of what to cook, and as she opened the cupboard doors on her quest for finding ingredients for dinner, the door of the apartment opened.
"Jason?"
"Honey, I'm home."
Kimberly's beautiful face was finally lit up with a wide smile for the first time of the day. "Are you going to say that everyday?" She asked her fiancé, wrapping him in a hug as soon as he put his bag down.
"Why, don't you want me to?" Jason probed, almost becoming delirious from the sweet scent entering his nose from the crook of her delicate neck.
"I do baby. It's cheesy but very cute." Kimberly slowly released him and stared into his eyes.
"Are you okay Kim?" Jason asked her, attempting to read her face.
"Yeah, it's just difficult you know." Kimberly let out a little sigh. "With everything that's happened."
Jason wrapped Kimberly in his arms and very softly, pressed her head against his chest. "You know you can talk to me about anything right?"
"I know babe." Kimberly kissed his chest. "I just, seem to be struggling at the moment. And before you ask, yes, I'm still taking my medication."
Jason smiled due to how she just read his mind. "I love ya Kim."
"I love you too."
"What can we do that will help you feel a bit better?"
"I dunno. But are you hungry? I'll make you something."
Jason smiled again, bringing Kimberly closer into his chest. "We'll sort that out soon. First tell me how to make you feel better."
"I really don't know Jase. I mean, you holding me helps." Kim replied.
"Good. It's definitely something I needed too." Jason's eyes found the television behind them and his brain buzzed with an idea. "Hey, how about we go watch movie?" He asked, moving back to look at her face, which now shone like the star of Bethlehem.
"Oh yeah. Babe guess what's on?"
Jason shrugged his shoulders.
"Harry Potter 2!" she leapt up in excitement.
"You've been reading the books from the start, this is right up your alley."
"I know. I told you this would be a hit. You should've read it like I told you to."
"Oh come on! It's a kids book."
Kimberly playfully smacked Jason's chest. "I swear. It's getting darker and darker with each book, you know." Kimberly saw Jason's unconvinced expression. "Trust me. The fourth book was very dark. I won't spoil it. You can just watch the movies and find out what happens."
"That's fine with me baby. Let me shower, and we can go watch it." Jason softly kissed Kimberly and walked over to the main bathroom.
"Which theatre? I'll ring them and find out the show times."
Jason paused on the way to the bathroom and turned to look at his fiancé. "This is our first movie back here in like 8 years isn't it?"
"Yeah."
"Well then, we've got one option." Jason said, taking off his clothes.
"The old AMC?" She replied with a grin.
"You know it."
Kimberly eyed Jason as he took off his gi and was left in his boxers, she bit her lip and though she was totally bewitched seeing Jason like this, taking off his boxers and getting into the shower. She couldn't help but recall a very fond memory of the first movie she ever watched when she first moved here.
Angel Grove – September 3rd 1984.
Angel Grove elementary.
The schools were back open for the start of new term. Angel Grove elementary was buzzing with parents dropping off their kids on their first day back
The school had just welcomed back it's students and it was time for the first classes of the day. The first class for grade three was underway as students piled inside the classroom.
"Summer break needs to be longer." A young Jason on the verge of becoming eight said, sitting down in his seat.
"I know. I wish summer vacation lasted all year." His best friend Zack said, sitting down in the chair to his right.
"That's never gonna happen." Their friend Ethan, said sitting down in front of Zack.
"We can wish though." Their other friend, Matt responded.
"Hi Jason." A young girl walked past the boys, her brown hair tied up with a pink ribbon.
"Hi." Jason responded, feeling his face turning into the shade of the girl's ribbon.
"Do you know her?" Zack asked his friend, watching the girl take a seat behind Jason.
Jason looked down at his desk in front of him. "No."
"Oooh, Jason's got a girlfriend." Ethan said quietly, so that the girl wouldn't hear.
"No I don't!" Jason snapped.
"Right, let's calm down now class." The teacher, Mrs Byers said, writing welcome back on the blackboard. "That includes you, Jason." She added, watching Jason throw a ball of paper at his friend.
"Today, we are going to learn about evolution. When the earth began, how there were dinosaurs before us and how the dinosaurs became extinct. And then from there, how us, humans came into existence."
"Wow, we're gonna learn about dinosaurs?" Jason asked, his face lighting up in excitement.
"It's going to, not gonna." She corrected him. "But yes, we'll touch on dinosaurs and then onto evolution. But! Before we get all that exciting stuff started, we have a new student. Why don't you tell us all about yourself young lady." Mrs Byers said, smiling brightly at the new girl.
The young girl nervously smiled back at the teacher, slowly stood up and walked to the front of the class. Her knees shaking like an autumn leaf blowing in the wind. Her hands slightly clammy and her throat very dry. "Hello, my name is Kimberly Ann Hart, but you can just call me Kim, and I moved to Angel Grove about a month ago." She swallowed hard and carried on, thinking it wasn't as daunting as she first thought. "I'm really happy to be here and I hope I make some more friends in this class like Jason." She said, keeping most of her gaze on her new friend, Jason. Though she also noticed a young boy with blonde hair and blue eyes supporting large spectacles who hadn't looked up once so far.
She put her hands behind her back and slowly walked back to her chair, unaware of the looks the entire class gave Jason, especially the boys.
"Jason's got a girlfriend. Jason's got a girlfriend." One the boys shouted.
"Shut up Brad. She's not my girlfriend." Jason looked behind him at his new neighbour. "I don't even know her." He turned back around to face the front of the class, unaware of the look of disappointment on Kimberly's face.
Angel Grove elementary
Lunchtime
Children crowded the school's cafeteria for the first time in over two months. A vast array of food items were being offered. From rectangular cheese pizza, hamburgers and chicken nuggets to assorted boiled vegetables and of course, the classic chocolate milk.
Jason Lee Scott and his friends had just walked in and joined the line, behind a little girl with a pink ribbon tying up her brown hair.
Oh man, what are the chances Jason thought, heading their little group at the front, hoping and praying that his friends wouldn't say anything.
"Dude, guess what my dad got me?" Ethan said excitedly.
"What?"
"The new He-Man action figure." He screamed in delight.
"No way man. I gotta get me one of those." Zack said.
"You better hurry up. My dad told me that he saw all the kids getting them." Ethan replied, accepting the lunch tray that Jason was silently passing to his friends, as to avoid any unwanted attention from the girl in front of him.
"Dude, forget He-man, the new WWF figures are out." Matt said, moving along the lunch line with the rest of his friends.
"Hell yeah. Jason's already got Hulk Hogan, haven't you Jase?"
As soon as Zack shouted them words, Jason knew what was coming. "Yeah." He replied quietly, and to his dismay, Kimberly looked behind her and caught his eyes in a stare, not a happy one.
"Oh, hi." Jason mumbled, his friends eagerly listening in.
"Oh, you're my friend now, are you?" Kimberly said, turning back to the front, eyeing up the food on offer.
"Ummmm."
"Forget it. I guess I'll just have to find another friend."
"Okay." Jason replied, not knowing what to say.
"You know Jason, you're very mean . Especially at school."
Zack's eyes opened up wide. "You've seen him outside of school?"
Kimberly turned around to glance at Zack. "Yes. We're neighbours."
"Oh. You've moved into Chris's old house. Guess Jason does have a new friend." Zack said to Jason wink a wink and a twinkle in his cheeky eyes.
"I thought so, but I was wrong." Kim said, now her turn to choose her lunch.
"Umm, Kim, I wouldn't get that if I were you." Jason quickly pointed to a ghastly concoction that she was eyeing up.
"Why, what is it?" she asked, still not looking at him.
"It's called Tuna surprise. Its Tuna mayo with bits of apple in it. You don't want it, trust me, it's nasty."
"I'll have the Tuna please." Kimberly said to the lunch lady. "I obviously can't trust you." Kim continued, getting some vegetables, some bread and a chocolate milk to complete her meal
"Oooh, she destroyed you there karate kid." Ethan laughed, watching as Kimberly walked away without a backwards glance.
"Shurrup man." Jason said, thoroughly annoyed as he chose his lunch, watching Kimberly sitting alone on a table.
Recess, Angel Grove elementary playground.
Just before the last classes of the day, it was now time, for recess. The kids flocked to the playground to have some fun.
Jason and his friends were on the monkey bars, racing to see who was the best. Jason had just surprisingly beaten the current champion, Zack.
"How have you beaten me? Your arm ain't even 100 percent yet and you still beat me. And I've always been faster." Zack lamented, sitting down on the sand underneath the bars.
"I dunno." Jason replied, taking a seat next to his friend.
"I think it's because of karate. They teach you all sorts of things. Don't they?" Ethan asked, jumping off the bars.
"Yeah, they do." Jason replied, now throwing a bit of sand at Zack, who happily returned the favour.
"But, like what? Do you do gym and stuff?" their other friend, Matt asked, laid down on the floor.
"Kinda. We do a lot of exercise and stuff, you know." Jason replied, tensing his bicep and showing off his muscles.
"Man, I think I wanna come too." Zack stood up and did some awful, disoriented kicks and punches to try and impress his friends but also a girl called Angela playing with her friends at the slides, near to the swing set.
"I think you need to." Jason laughed as his friend made a fool of himself.
Zack finished a kick and looked ahead of him towards the swing set. The resident grade three bully, Brad was hanging around with his posse, teasing Kimberly. "Jase, Brad is picking on that new girl."
Jason shrugged his shoulders and played with the sand underneath him.
"Come on man. You're the only one he's scared of."
"If you want to help her so much, go do it yourself." Jason replied.
Zack looked to both Ethan and Matt. "Guys, you wanna help?"
His friends both shook their heads. "Are you joking. Not without Jason. They'll kick our butts."
"Fine. I'll go do it myself." Zack shouted, walking off in the direction of the swings.
Brad was now tugging on the chain, not allowing Kimberly to move.
"Ha-ha, try to swing on your little swing set now princess." Said a pig-like kid everyone called Bulk.
"Yeah, princess, try to swing now." Repeated his best friend, Skull. The name was perfect for him, if you saw him in the dark, you would think his head was a skull. He was that underweight.
"Hey. You need to stop picking on girls." Zack had walked over to the swing set and tugged the chain out of Brad's meaty hands.
"What did you say to me you nig-nog?" Brad replied.
"Hey that's not cool man." Bulk shouted, crossing his eyebrows.
"Yeah, not cool." Skull repeated.
"Why, I'm only saying the truth." Brad retorted.
"That's a real nasty thing to say. Did your mommy not teach you any manners?" Kimberly said from her swing, Zack getting in between her and the bully, allowing Kim to get out and move to the side.
"She taught me not to be nice to people like you two."
"Well, she needs to learn how to be a better person then doesn't she. Or is that what all rednecks are like?" Zack retorted.
"Oh, you're just asking for a beating now ain't ya monkey boy." The bully said, balling his fat little fists.
"You're outta line Brad. That's really bad what you're saying. We're having no part of this." Bulk said, him and skull walking away in disgust leaving Brad and his other friend to walk up to Zack with something terrible in their minds.
"Go be a pussy then Bulk." The bully said, as he threw the first punch, Zack quickly moved out of the way. Another punch, another dodge, a kick, another quick dodge.
"Stay in one place man." Brad said through gritted teeth.
"Why would I do that, you fat redneck." Zack said, swiftly moving out of the way of another punch.
"Hey Jason, they're going for Zack. It's a handicap match." Ethan said, watching Jason swing across the monkey bars.
"So. He decided to help that girl. Not me."
"Grab him." Brad shouted at his friend who quickly grabbed Zack's arms to slow him down, and Brad finally connected with a punch to Zack's ribs, sending him flying to the floor with a thud.
"Now it's your turn princess." The bully scowled. Quickly grabbing a hold of Kimberly.
Jason saw from the corner of his eyes that they had just punched Zack and were now going to beat on Kimberly. He instantly let go of the bars and ran as fast as he could, watching as Brad raised his arm and was inches away from punching Kimberly. Jason thankfully got there in time and grabbed Brad's fist in his own.
"Hitting girls now are we?" Jason said.
"What's it to you. You don't even know her." Brad replied, taking a step back.
"I do. She's my friend. And so is Zack." Jason responded, a smile now plastered Kimberly's face, Zack standing up and dusting himself off, moving next to his best friend.
"Oooh, Jason's got a girlfriend, and a boyfriend." Brad teased, but he was met with a straight punch to the stomach before he could say anything else, leaving him to grab his large stomach in pain and yelp in pain.
Jason stood tall and began a series of Katas and showed off a few kicks that made the bully's retreat.
"If you ever come near her again, or say anything to her, or any of my friends, I'm going to kick your ass back to your trailer park. Do you understand?" Jason said bluntly.
"Uh, yes, but I uh, I don't live in a trailer park." Brad said.
Jason did a spinning round kick in the air and watched as Brad's eyes lit up in fear and amazement.
"Okay Jason. You got it man. Sorry." Brad said.
"Say sorry to Zack and Kimberly." Jason ordered him.
"I'm sorry Zack. I'm sorry Kimberly."
"Now go before I pop you like a balloon." Jason threatened.
Brad turned around, running away as fast as his little chubby legs would allow him, his sidekick close by.
"Hey, what's going on here. I hope you aren't fighting again Jason." A teacher, Mr James said, jogging over to the swing sets.
"No sir, Jason was just showing us some karate moves." Kimberly quickly replied, giving Jason a pat on the back.
"Be that as it may young lady, karate moves should not be shown off at school, okay Jason?"
"Yes sir. I'm sorry. I was just getting a little excited." Jason quickly glanced at Kimberly and Zack on either side of him. "It won't happen again."
"Good. Karate is a form of self defence, not something to show off." The teacher said.
"That's what sensei says. How do you know sir?"
The teacher gave Jason a little wink and walked away.
"Thanks bro. Good timing." Zack whimpered, clutching his tummy.
"Yeah, thank you Jason." Kimberly said, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry about earlier. I was being really mean to you and I went back on my words." Jason explained, looking at his new neighbour and friend.
"You still have a lot of making up to do, but this is a good start." Kimberly replied.
"Oooh, I'll leave you two love birds alone." Zack teased, slowly walking away.
"Zack!" Jason and Kimberly shouted at the same time.
"See, boys are really stupid. That's why I was being mean." Jason said.
"I know, but you shouldn't care so much about what stupid boys think. You can be friends with whoever you want." Kim replied.
Jason smiled at Kimberly, "So, we're friends again?" he asked, extending his hand out to her.
Kimberly pouted her lips and scrunched up her nose. "Maybe. We'll see if you're actually nice for real, and then maybe we can.".
"I am nice." Jason retorted.
"But you were mean and hurt my feelings."
"And I've said sorry."
Kimberly pursed her lips, "I know, thanks. Let's see what happens."
"Okay, that's cool with me." Jason said, returning his hand to his side in disappointment.
"You were right about one thing though." Kimberly said as the bell went off to signal the end of recess.
"What?" Jason asked, walking back inside, his friends close behind them.
"I think I can trust you." Kimberly glanced at Jason with a faint smile.
"Why?" Jason asked.
"That tuna stuff was nasty.".
3pm
This was now the time that most of the students of Angel Grove Elementary had been looking forward to all day, home time.
They could now finally leave school behind them as they spent countless hours watching television, playing video games and most likely getting into trouble or getting hurt whilst playing outside with the same friends from their school. Maybe they were better off at school. But they didn't care.
As soon as the final school bell rang, every student raced out of their classrooms to get out as quickly as possible. This included our favourite group of students who had just said their goodbyes and walked towards their parents. The thing was, Jason's mom and Kimberly's mom were parked right next to each other, deep in conversation with plenty of giggles and smiles
"Looks like you're going to be stuck with me." Kimberly told Jason, as soon as he waved off his friends.
Jason followed Kimberly's gaze and found their mother's still chatting away. "Maybe." He glanced at Kimberly to his right, still feeling guilty from how he treated her earlier. "Have you seen neverending story yet?"
Kimberly shook her head.
"Well, let's ask our parents if they'll take us to watch it."
Kimberly's gentle, brown eyes lit up like a firecracker. "Really? Like together?"
Jason smiled and nodded his head.
"Are you sure?" Kimberly asked.
"Yeah."
"Kimberly dear." Karen Hart had just spotted her daughter and ran up to her and captured Kimberly into her arms. "How was your first day darling?" she asked, letting her go and holding her hand.
"It was really good. We learned about dinosaurs and mommy, did you know this thing called a astro something killed the poor things."
Karen Hart smiled and nodded her head. "Yes baby. A mean asteroid made the dinosaurs extinct. But it also allowed humans to come to the earth afterwards."
"That's what Mrs Byers is going to teach us next."
"Hey Jase. How was your first day back?" Mrs Scott asked her son. Taking his schoolbag and throwing it into the car, giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"It wasn't bad. We learned about dinosaurs." Jason told his mum, slowly getting into the car, waving at Kimberly who was also doing the same.
"Oh, your favorite." Mrs Scott replied, waving off Mrs Hart. "Jason?"
"Yeah mom?" He replied, closing the door of the car.
"Me and Kimberly's mom were thinking. There's no point both of us coming to pick you kids up. Until you're old enough to walk home, how about just one of us comes pick you up? We'll switch everyday so you don't get bored"
Jason smiled to himself. Kimberly was very right when she told him that he would be stuck with her. No matter what happened, it seemed as though their friendship was already written, and there was no escape. Though deep down, no matter who teased him or who said anything, Jason didn't mind that at all, he just has to admit that to himself.
Jason had asked his mom about going to the movies to watch the NeverEnding story, she hesitantly agreed. She had her doubts since it was a school night and didn't want to hinder Jason's performances at school by taking him out on a Monday evening, but she agreed once she found out the movie they wanted to watch, would stop playing in theatres soon. She gave in to Jason's pleas and decided it would be fine.
Mrs. Scott went over to the Harts and asked if they would like to join them. Mr Hart was at work until late in the evening and his wife, well she didn't mind at all. She seemed to be delighted when Jeanette Scott asked her to accompany them to the theatre.
They made it a mom's night out. Mason Scott decided to stay at home and actually do some chores whilst his wife took the kids out for a movie.
Jason got ready to go. He would have asked Zack, but for some reason, he didn't. He was also rather nervous for the movie. He couldn't understand how or why, but he was. He had never gone to the movies with anyone apart from his parents, Zack, and the other boys before, so maybe that was the reason. He confirmed that with himself before running down the stairs to pick up Kimberly and Mrs Hart, which was their first evening out to Central Angel Grove. It wasn't just an evening out, but also a little tour of their city.
The kids were buckled up in the back seat of Mrs Scott's mini Cooper, a delightful little car, and the mom's were at the front, talking away. You know, boring adult talk.
"I'm so excited. I haven't been to the movies in like, ages." Kimberly said as Jason's mom was driving them towards central Angel Grove.
"Did you have any theatres in your old city?" Jason asked Kim who giggled at him.
"Of course, silly. We had loads."
Jason curved his lips into a smile, "Angel Grove is quite close to Hollywood you know. So we have loads of theatres around here." He boasted.
"That's so cool. Do you see movie stars?" She asked Jason, eager to see if she'd have a chance to bump in to anyone famous.
"Sometimes yeah. I saw the guy from Rocky once." Jason said, his eyes showing the excitement of re living that moment.
Kimberly scrunched up her nose and furrowed her grow. "Who's Rocky?"
Jason's mouth was wide open in shock. "You don't know who rocky is? Rocky Balboa. The Italian stallion?"
Kim shook her head.
"Oh man. We have to watch rocky. I've got the tape at home."
"Wow, Kimberly. Look at that." Mrs Hart's voice broke out whilst she pointed to something outside.
They had arrived into the heart of Angel Grove, right into the central part of the city. Kimberly's eyes were filled with delight as she looked out to see a plethora restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment offerings. Kimberly also counted at least four theatres whilst Mrs Scott drove them along the busy street.
"Were going to go to our favourite AMC theatre. It's right up ahead here." Mrs Scott told the Harts.
"It's really cool. You'll love it!" Jason added to Kimberly.
"Do they have popcorn?" Kimberly asked him.
"Of course they have popcorn. The best popcorn ever." Jason licked his lips, thinking of all the snacks the theatre had on offer. "Candy, chocolates, soda, and my favorite, Reece's pieces."
"Mmm I love Reece's pieces too." Kimberly replied with a giggle.
Soon enough, both kids were sat in the middle row of the movie theatre with large bags of buttery popcorn in their laps, a large soda in hands of their moms on either side of them, and a box of Reece's pieces each.
Jason had been to the theatre many times with Zack, Chris, Ethan and Matt before, but this was very different. As Falkor the luck dragon appeared on screen, Kimberly let out a high-pitched squeal of excitement, she kept saying how cute he was and how ugly the gnomes and other creatures were, though her childish and girly behaviour was slightly annoying, Jason took a sideways glance at his new friend who was stuffing her mouth with popcorn, her eyes glued to the cinema screen. He smiled and proceeded to stuff his mouth also. She was a joy to be around, witty, silly, but strong and fearless too. He was glad he had her as a friend, and after today, he had no shame in calling her his friend. She grabbed his hand when Atreyu was in danger and you know what, he didn't mind at all.
2002
Jason showered and quickly got changed. They set off on Jason's motorcycle and got to the cinema in no time at all. It was so much fun riding the motorcycle in the warmer weather, but in November, it wasn't as much fun.
But as soon as Kimberly stepped inside the theatre, holding Jason's hand in hers, everything went out of her mind. It was almost like yesterday she had come here for the first time to watch a movie, and it was with the man stood next to her, ordering them some popcorn, sodas and some Reece's pieces to go with their movie.
They had come here a lot with just the two of them, but also with Billy, Zack and Trini. The theatre looked almost exactly as it did all those years ago.
"You okay?"
Kimberly snapped out of her thoughts and stared lovingly into Jason's eyes. "It looks exactly the same."
Jason smiled, handing Kimberly a popcorn bag, a soda and the candy. "It really does."
"It's fate." Kim said, walking along with Jason to their screen.
"What, coming here?" Jason questioned.
"Well, kinda. The way we met, the way we stayed in each others lives. It was always going to lead to this."
"Lead to what? Coming to this theatre"
Kimberly shook her head and gave her fiancé a smile. "No matter how stupid and oblivious you have always been Jason, and no matter where life took us, we could never have avoided you and me ending up together."
"Avoided? You make it sound like you don't want to end up together." Jason teased her, stepping through the doors of the screen.
"Stop it." Kimberly said, sinking into the red seats of the familiar theatre. "It's fate Jason. We have so many good memories here in Angel Grove that outweigh the bad ones. And so many of them include you. I can't wait to make some new ones with you."
Jason sunk into the seat next to her. Placing his soda into the drink holder and placing his free arm around his fiancé. "I can't wait either baby. And I think you're right about the fate stuff."
"I love you." She whispered as the trailers started.
"I love you too."
They got comfortable and began to watch the trailers, you know, the ones that everyone love.
Even though Jason's arm was around Kimberly, and every few minutes they would share a loving glance, or a little kiss, they were both very comfortable. Regardless of all the awful situations going on in their lives right now. They knew they were at home. This theatre, this town itself, their bond, their time together, was like a shelter in their lives, protecting them from everything that was thrown at them.
As the movie started, they both forgot about everything that had happened in the last few days. A tale of fantasy and transportation into the magical world in front of them was a well needed break from their lives. The fact that they were here together, holding each other, laughing and having fun, that made this experience ever more so enjoyable.
I hope you liked this chapter. A cute little bit of reading to balance the dark stuff. But if you're a dark person, do not fret, for it isn't over.
See you next time around.
Peace out
RedDragon.
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