Why me?

[Kayla]

I really like this story!

[Butterscotch]

Pineapple said:

Really? Really really? Really really really? Cool beans ^^;;

Yes, I really am! ;D

[Firefly]

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Chapter 29

I awoke by myself today, too exited to sleep any longer.
"Its Wednesday!" I said, still estatic that I could talk once more. "I can't wait untill tonight!"
As I got dressed, I hummed a tune that I made up as I went. I noticed it was only six o'clock! Only Jack got up this early!
"Wow," I murmered. "I must really be exited!" And I was. Tonight was I was meeting the Doctor at the beach at night... how romantic. I sighed dreamily.
"Elli?" Asked a sleepy Doctor. "You're up already?"
I giggled. "Yeah. I'm so exited!" He looked really pleased. I was glad.
"Come on and get dressed then, I'll make breakfast again."
He was in a good mood this morning! Could he be exited, too?

"That was an exelent breakfast, Doctor." I informed him. "One of the best I've ever had."
He beamed at me. "Thank you." Then, he cleared his throat and stood up.
"Its time for me to go collect herbs. See you tonight."
I got up, too. Today, like all Wednesdays, I was going to visit Grandma Ellen and Stu, go shopping, and then visit them untill seven, when I usually went back here. Tonight, though was different.

"Bye, Grandma!" I called to Ellen at the door. It was seven o'clock, on the dot.
"Buh-bye, sis!" Stu yelled, waving frantically. I giggled. Silly Stu.
As I walked towards the beach, my mind was a whirl of thoughts. I wondered why he asked me there. Oh well. I'd find out soon enough!
Rose Plaza. Almost there. I began to power-walk. This was so thrilling!
I spotted the Doctor by the sea, looking out into the waves. Had he seen me yet?
"Good evening, Doctor." He jumped.
"Oh, hello Elli."
"So, why did you bring me here?"
He looked embarrased. "Uh... How is your grandmother, Elli?"
Why did he change the subject? "Oh, she's okay. I massage her legs every night, and I hope to cure her."
"You're very strong Elli. You'd make a wonderful mother."
Huh? Mother?
"...I... I have to come out and say it. Elli... I love you."
***

[Firefly]

xOcrazikutieOx said:

I really like this story!

Thanks! -huggles-

[Butterscotch]

"...I... I have to come out and say it. Elli... I love you."

aww!

[Kayla]

~Butterscotch~ said:

aww!

I agree...

Great job!!

[moko]

love is in the air..........

[Firefly]

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Chapter 30

I stood there, stunned. I couldn't move. He loves me. The Doctor loves me. Me. Nobody else, just me. Only me. Out of all the girls in Mineral Town... Karen was so pretty-- beautiful, in fact. Ann was a great cook, and was very kind. Mary was so smart-- she'd written a book! Popuri was pretty and sweet. Why had he chosen me?
"...Elli?" he asked softly. I shook myself out of my thoughts. How long had I just stood there silently? I opened my mouth, but no words came. It was like when I had no voice.
"I must have scared you with what I said." The Doctor turned. "I'll go."
"No!" The words burst out like the fireworks in the Summer. "I...I love you too." The Doctor looked overjoyed. I continued. "I've had a huge crush on you since the day I met you. It seemed like you didn't have feelings for me, though." I paused and blushed. "But I'm so glad you do."
We were silent for a moment, listening to the calming sound of the waves. No wonder Karen loved the ocean at night. Karen... she still had no explaination why she had hurt Elli.
"Uh... Elli..." The Doctor spoke quietly.
"Yes?"
"Um... there was... another reason."
I must have looked confused.
"Another reason why I asked you here."
I was alarmed. "Another reason?" Could it be bad? It most probably was. Was heleaving? No, no! Could he possily have a type of disease? Then another thought hit me so hard I almost fell down. Could he have lied and told me he loved me, because he was leaving and he had another girlfriend? I had to find out.
"Is this other reason... good?" I asked.
He paused, but nodded slowly. "Well... I guess it could be... both good and bad. If... if you don't like it, it'll be bad for me. But... if you agree..." His voice trailed off.
Agree? Agree to what, exactly?
"Elli..." He was coming closer. And closer. And closer still. Soon I could feel the heat radiating off his body. I noticed he clutched something in his hand. What could it be? A ticket? Could he really be moving? Did he want me to come with him? As I thought, he dropped on his knees. I was so surprised by that action. I thought he was hurt! But, no. He looked up at me. I had a feeling I knew where this was going. I bit my lip to keep from crying out.
"Elli... as I said earlier, I love you. You are the most important girl in my life. I want you to be with me, forever."
My heart seemed to be caught in my throat. He held up the thing clutched in his hands, and it was not a ticket. It was a Blue Feather.
"Elli... I want to stay by your side forever. Will you marry me?"
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[Kayla]

Awww...

[Butterscotch]

Awww!!

[Firefly]

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Chapter 31

"Of course!" I whispered. The Doctor looked so exited.
"Thats fantastic! I'd better go-- I'll get the wedding organized!" He turned to leave, then spun back around and grabbed my shoulders. He leaned closer, untill we kissed. It was so wonderful, I'll never forget it.
After we broke apart, he said we should be leaving. I said I'd come later. I needed some time to think. He understood.
After a moment of thinking, I heard a familiar voice.
"I hear you have your voice back." I spun around. There was Karen, wearing her usual smirk.
"Oh well. I guess I'll have to fix it again."
This time, I was prepared. "Why are you doing this to me?" I shot at her. Karen looked slightly shocked that I had spoken. She didn't answer, only sneered. I tried again.
"What do you have against me?" Karen's pretty green eyes grew narrow.
"Why do you think?" she snarled. She looked down, and her voice was quiet. "You and Ann and, well, all the other girls. You have such cute boyfriends! I mean, you and the Doctor, Ann and Jack, Mary has Gray, and Popuri has that really hot Kai!" Her voice broke. "I'm stuck with whiny, over-protective Rick! It didn't seem fair... I mean, I want you guys to be happy, I really do." Now she was sitting. "I really don't mind Rick, I guess. That was an excuse. But, ever since Ann and Jack were together, Ann never hung out with me any more. So, I lied. But to make the plan work, I had to threaten you. I had no idea she'd go looking for Cliff!" I saw that she had tears in her eyes. "And now, I made a huge mistake! I almost killed you! I didn't mean to... and now everyone hates me. I lost my best friend." She started sobbing. "I don't deserve to live!" Karen jumped up and ran towards the dock, still crying. "I'll never be forgiven, anyway. I'll just end it now!"
I also jumped up. "NO!" I screamed. "Karen, you can't!"
She looked at me, and I saw she was looking sad, but she grinned. "Sorry, Elli. I never meant to hurt you." She closed her eyes and shouted, "Into the Harvest Goddess's hands I commend myself!" She was going to jump. I was too late!
***

[Kayla]

Great chapter!

[Firefly]

Author's Note~ This chapter will be towl in Ann's PoV. But, I'm switching over from 3rd person to 1rst person. ^^

Chapter 32

I was so happy that night. Everything was absolutely perfect. Jack was my finace, Elli could talk, and Dad wasn't so worried about me any more. Yay. Oh, and, I knocked Cliff out. He still really hasn't recovered from that... oh well.
I hadn't been to Mineral Beach in a while. One reason was becuase I really didn't like the smell. Salt. Ick. Another reason, the main one, was because Karen loved the beach. She went there almost every night. Now, though, I despise Karen for almost killing Elli.
But, tonight was different. I needed time to think and dream. It was a Tuesday, anyway, so Karen wouldn't be at the beach. It would be normal and quiet tonight.
I was so wrong.
As I walked onto the beach, I heard a voice: "NO!" I rushed over to see Elli running as fast as she could in that heavy dress towrds the dock. Huh? Was she dillusional? I saw noth- Wait! There WAS a figure, posed to dive. Why was Elli so scared? I'd better help before either get hurt.
As I sprinted nearer, I saw the figure more clearly. Karen. I shuddered. Whatever it was, I'd let Karen do it. I'll save Elli.
"Elli!" I shouted, running to her. "Stop! Let her do whatever she wants!" I said "her" in a disdainful voice. Elli broke away.
"No! She's going to kill herself! I need to stop her!"
"Let her do it," I growled. "She deserves it!"
Karen must have heard me, because she shook her head sadly and jumped.
Elli screamed. She scratched me so hard I let go. She sprinted towrads the dock and jumped.
No.
She was wearing that huge, heavy dress! She'd drown! I felt like crying, but I ran towards the dock, took a breath, and jumped as well.
It was freezing in the water, black, cold, and murky. I strained my eyes to see, even though they stung. It seemed like I searched for hours, although it was only a few seconds.
There! A head of short, brown hair! I grabbed a hand and pulled her up.
After what seemed like another hour, I pulled Elli up. She was so heavy! I didn't care. I swam to the dock, keeping both our heads up out of the menacing water.
Finally, finally, I was at the pier. I heaved Elli up on the deck without looking. I was too busy taking deep, even breaths. Then I remembered-- Elli had been in the water longer. I spun around and gasped.
Elli was clutching on to Karen's arm.
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[Firefly]

Chapter 33

What was Elli doing? Why would she try to save the very person who almost killed her? I rolled Elli over, not touching Karen. I don't care what happens to her... but Elli...
"Elli," I whispered. "Please be alive. Breathe!" She didn't. I pressed hard on her stomach, and some water came out of her mouth.
Breathe!
I checked her pulse. It was dangerously slow.
Breathe!
I pressed on her stomach, again. Harder. A lot of water poured out of her mouth. Still nothing.
Breathe!
There! She coughed! It was faint and weak, but it was a cough. I hit her stomach again. She spluttered, and opened her eyes!
"Elli!" I cried. "You're okay!"
Elli smiled weakly and took deep, jagged breaths. She closed her eyes again, seeming very tired.
"Sleep..." she mumbled.
I nodded. "Yes, Elli, I'll get you home so you can sleep."
She opened her eyes, and seemed to be trying to roll over. I looked at her quizzically.
"...Karen..." she mumbled. "Okay?"
I frowned. "Who cares?"
"Me..."
"Why?" I was getting frustrated.
"Tell... later. Now help..."
I sighed. "Fine. I'll help Karen. You just rest."
Elli smiled a tiny smole and closed her eyes. Soon, her breathing was slow and even.
I wouldn't help Karen. I had lied. I felt really bad about it, but Elli needed rest. She must be sick. Why would she save Karen? Or... why would Karen try to kill herself?
Probably to escape being put in prison, my conscience told me. I almost giggled. It was probably true. I looked over at my former friend. She was so much like me... we were the only girls that wore pants. And-- I shook my head. She was nothing like me. She was a killer. I wasn't.
As I looked at her clothes, I saw something poking out of her shirt pocket. Probably a weapon, I scoffed. My curiousity got the better of me. I reached over and pulled out...
A letter? To me?
***

[Butterscotch]

Ooh! This keeps getting better!