Lover’s Quarrel
Laying there in the little bed her Uncle made up for her, and reading Carol’s messages had made her smile. It was comforting to know that they were working things out, and she really did hope that who ever this guy was, he made Carol happy. She sighed closing her eyes and laying her phone on the table next to her. She really should get some rest, but her mind was wandering as it did when she was bored. Not like she would ever prank Shu, no way she learned the hard way that what ever she could dish out! that old Codger could dish it out 10x’s worse! lessons learned as a kid she would never forget!
Her Phone buzzed again and she picked it up reading the text, this time it was from Whisper. Her heart caught in her throat, she hadn’t spoke to Whisp since she ran off to find Mimic. She hadn’t spoke to her since... since she dug herself out of that hole. Since she crawled her way down that road. She barely recalled who found her, just that she was found and that Whisper was missing for a long time after. When she did return she was a mess, a gunshot wound to the stomach. Espio had found her, lucky enough but just barely in time.
Her mind drifted back to that day, outside the infirmary, it was such a painful memory...
Her feet fell against the marbled floor, as she raced her way down the lobby of the hospital. Dodging her way around civilians, and doctors alike and straight out the lobby door. She burst outside still in her hospital gown, and her head was bandaged tight. She wasn’t suppose to be up, but she couldn’t stop herself, the text she got from whisper had shook her to the core.
‘ I’m leaving today Tangle, i’m going to finish things. “
She could see the wolf, not far ahead of her, and despite her head throbbing and even the dizzyness she called out to her “ WHISP! WAIT! “ she shouted, her hand outstretched toward her. The Wolf paused turning herself toward Tangle and placing her Rifle on her shoulder. The bandage around her mid-section visible but, she didn’t seemed bothered by it. Not as much as Tangles concussion. Then again Mimic brained her with, a steel rod she was lucky to be alive.
“ Where are you going? you got shot... i never thought i’d say this but... you should stay until they release ya...”
The Wolf smiled but shook her head and sighed looking off to the side. Her hands moved to form signs, which tangle had been learning she still wasn’t the best at it. Whisper went slow though, as always she knew Tangle was not the best at signs.
✋ I’ll be Ok, I Have to find him Tangle, settle things for good ✋
The Lemur looked off to the side and clenched her fists tight
“ Then let me come with you... let me help you! “
The Wolfs face hardened and she looked away from Tangle unable to even look her in the eyes.
✋ No, This is to personal Tangle. Things aren’t like before, things are different i need to handle this. I need you to be safe... please, ✋
Tangle closed her eyes, all she could think of was she was leaving again, she was gonna be alone again. Why did she keep doing this? They were almost happy after The outbreak and then, Mimic showed up and ruined it! Why couldn’t she just be happy?
“ So you’re leaving me AGAIN! “
Tangle shouted tears in her eyes as she rubbed at her face trying to stop her emotions.
“ I thought... we partners? i thought we were something! fightin’ together, watchin; each others backs! i’m not some kid Whisp! I can handle myself, i can handle Mimic! I dun need you to bee my guardian Angel! “
She shouted at the top of her lungs! so loud that she was sure that whole parkinglot heard her. But Whisper barely budged other then her eyes opening and giving Tangle a very stern look, one that chilled her to the bone.
✋ You almost Died, he targeted you because he knows i care about you. You are a liability. ✋
She growled baring her teeth at Whisper and shouting even louder
“ AM I NOW! CAN’T TAKE CARE OF MYSELF IS THAT IT! “
Tears were welling up in her eyes, was that how she thought of her? a Liability? a Weakness?
“ and what happens when you don’t come home huh? what happens when i have i have to bury you? What happens when i’m the one left alone? you almost died this time to! and i don’t wanna lose you either! please just let me help you! you aren’t alone damn it! you have friends! allies! people that love you! “
She took a deep breath and slammed her tail into the pavement in frustraition!
“ Will you stop living for the dead for once in your life! “
She caught herself near the end realizing what she said, and covered her mouth with her hands. But she couldn’t take it back could she? She didn’t mean it, she didn’t! but she said it and she couldn’t undo what was said.
“ Whisp... i didn’t... i didn’t mean...”
But the Wolf simply pulled her Mask down, and turned to walk away. She didn’t respond to Tangle, no matter how loud she yelled or how much she apologized the Wolf simply lifted her Rifle and used the hover mode to float away.
She snapped back to the present and held her cheek reading the message, she was almost scared to read it. After what she said could there relationship even be salvaged? Was it just---over for them?
Sniperwolfnakita: How Are you?
Sniperwolfnakita: Just wanted to check in...
Sniperwolfnakita: See how you were...
Sniperwolfnakita: Let you know i’m ok,
Sniperwolfnakita: Let you know i miss you...
She rubbed her fingers on the phone, trying to fight back her tears but it was hard.
ringtailedmischiefmaker001: I’m ok, just visiting my Uncle...
ringtailedmischiefmaker001: Staying with him for a bit
ringtailedmischiefmaker001: I Miss you to...
ringtailedmischiefmaker001: When are you coming back...
She hesitated fearful the answer might not be what she wanted or worse, never at all.
Sniperwolfnakita: Don’t know,
Sniperwolfnakita: Still Tracking him...
Tangle ears laid back and she just wished she’d come back, or let her help or anything really.
ringtailedmischiefmaker001: I’m sorry about what i said... i didn’t mean that, it was cruel and i’m an idiot
Sniperwolfnakita: You were upset
Sniperwolfnakita: I know this is hard on you
Sniperwolfnakita: I’ll make it up to you when this is over... promise
Why was she the one making it up to her? That wolf was so---confusing! She tapped her thumbs on the phone quicker then before, even if it was a simple final message.
ringtailedmischiefmaker001: I love you...
Sniperwolfnakita: Ditto... See you when i see you... stay safe.
She wasn’t sure she bought it, that whisper wasn’t mad, or hurt. But at least she was ok, at least she knew she was still out there. More then that that maybe, things weren’t as damaged as she thought.
“ Just gotta... have a little hope...”
She whispered and hugged her pillow against her. Sometimes Hope was hard... but its all she had left wasn’t it? She had to hang onto it...just awhile longer. She let her eyes close, and decided----sleep was what she needed right now more then anything.
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