#i just needed to get it out of my head so i can redt better

[starlight-tav]

Cw: vent, chronic pain

It's disheartening sometimes how well a day can start and how poorly it can end. I woke up a little late this morning, but my body felt neutral. Few hours before the work day ended, a bad flare up started. I'm grateful I had almost a whole week without much pain. I wish I'd had longer. Hopefully doing nothing this evening will calm my body down.

[night-shadowblood-writes2]

Greatest Treasure

Chapter 1

The first 3 to 4 chapters are taking place before the first episode of dungeon meshi. This is a chilchuck x oc story he's a little nicer rn because this was when they were younger.

I don't remember much really. All my life my family has lived the nomadic life. Never staying in one place long I seen and met all types of people and heard all types of wild claims.

But I'm now 10 I was able to set off from my family a young half foot like myself was ready to make my way out into the world. And so far it's been good. A bit rough some people have their opinions of my kind but I've also heard opinion of their kind.

I'm currently in Kahka Brud I was picked up by an awfully nice old man he let me ride in the back of his cart until the we reached the next village.

"We are here miss!" He says looking back at me. I smiled and hopped off the cart, "thank you so much for the ride mister!" I called back happily going to the front of the cart and pulling out my cash bag but he waved me off. "No need for that I was already passing by keep it you might need it for something else." He smiled. I couldn't help but grin back and ask, "Are you sure?"

"Yes yes off you go get now" he swatted the air playfully before moving along. "Bye bye!" I waved before heading into the village. It looked really cute a little small but cute.

It was then that I saw a beautiful meadow and ran to it, laying on the ground I watched the clouds roll by the breeze was gentle the warm sun not tok bright just enough to feel nice and the sounds were nice too I couldn't help but doze off. How was I supposed to know I'd meet my soulmate the love of my life the boy who would own my heart years later still? How was I to know he'd give me my greatest treasure.

I felt a hand shake me awake it was gentle yet firm. My eyes open to see a boy with redish brown hair and brown eyes looking down at me with a look of worry yet caution.

"Huh didn't know I could dream up such a handsome boy.." I mutter but unfortunately our ears are too good and his face flushed red. "W-what are you talking about? Who are you I haven't see you around before?"

"I'm Izzybel Valz I'm a wanderer.." I say as I sit up. "Who are you?" I mutter sleepily. "I'm Chilchuck Tims nice to meet you. Ive heard anout you guys before! The nomadic kind who travel everywhere and dont stay in one spot right?"

I nod this guy was easy to talk to "nice to meet you Chilchuck Tims. Im not here to cause troublei just wanted to redt a bit."

"Well this is a lousy place to rest we have a inn not too far from here." He says. "Really?! Can you show me were please" I could help but smile at him cute and helpful he keeps getting better and better.

Chilchuck smiles back and nods holding out a hand which I grabbed while he assisted me up. I held his hand as he showed me the way telling me a few thing about this cute village. I had a feeling I was going to love it here.

I didn't know however that this boy was my true love and that in this meadow under a bright blue sky is were everything would turn upside down and all around yet what I also didn't know was that the boy also had a part of me in his heart too. Locked up sealed good and tight, these memories and feelings were locked away to protect his heart which yearned for its other half.

We had locks on our hearts but the keys were in the others hand waiting patiently to be opened again.

[thefuzzydarkness]

She woke up to the sound of her alarm clock practically screaming at her. She looked at the time and sighed. She had to get up. She'd already used up all her "5 more minutes" and "just a little longers". She sat up and immediately regretted it. The room was spinning around her and a sharp pain shot through her temples. She walked into the bathroom and groaned when she looked in the mirror. She had deep bags under her eyes, her face was pale, and her cheeks were flushed. In short she looked like hammered shit. "hh..Iiittcchuu Iittchhu...ugh" She grabbed some toilet paper and blew her nose which she now noticed was partially clogged. She quickly did her makeup and threw her hair into a low ponytail before changing into her uniform. Hoping this was a problem caffeine could solve she downed a cup of coffee. It did help her headache a little but it made her throat feel dry and itchy. She scrambled to grab the last of her things and got into the car. Through some miracle (and much speeding) she managed to get to work on time. She was just clocking in when her boss said "Hey, glad you're here. I need you to take over for Sam on drive-thru. He's gotta leave early." She nodded but groaned internally. Normally she wouldn't mind doing drive-thru but her throat was already in pain. Not to mention the cold air that would blow in her face every time she opened the window. She pulled her jacket tighter around her and walked over to Sam. "Hey *snf* I'm taking over. Give me the headset." Sam smiled and handed her the headset.  "Yes! I didn't think they'd actually let me leave early!! I'm getting so fucked up tonight!" 

"What's the occasion?"

"It's my little brother's 21st! I'm gonna show him all my favorite spots! Tonight is gonna be unforgettable!" She laughed. "Well, have a drink for me and be safe."

"Will do! And thanks for taking over for me. I owe ya one." She nodded

"I'll hold you to it *snf*"

The headset dinged. "And so it begins."

She pushed the button to talk. "Hi there! What can i…*snf* Sorry, what can I get for you?" She rubbed her nose trying to stave off the tickle. "I'll have a double cheeseburger combo, no pickles with a fry and a coke."

"Would you like to make that...that a...Iittchhu ittchuu...excuse me would you like to make that a large today?" 

"No thanks."

"Alright I'll have your total at the second *snf* window please drive around." This did not bode well for the rest of the day. It felt like there wasn't one order that she didn't sneeze or cough through. And the amount of people telling her to "speak up" as she was losing her voice was going to drive her insane. She couldn't find any tissues so she'd been blowing her nose into paper towels making it red and agitated. The headset dinged again "Hi there bay I take your order?" A familiar voice came through the speaker. "Hi it's Judy you know what I want." 

"We've got you Biss Judy! Cobe od up!" Ms. Judy was one of her favorite customers. She'd been coming here for years and was an absolute sweetheart.

"How ya doig today Biss Judy?"

"I'm doing good, how are you?"

"I'b doig… Iittchhu ii..iittCHU..scuse be *snf* I'b doig ok." 

"Sounds like quite a nasty cold you've got there."

"I'b ok really I.." Ms.Judy stuck her hand through the window and touched her forehead.

"You definitely have a fever hun. You should be in bed." She shrugged

"As buch as I'd love that I doubt they'll...ittchu Iittchhu *snf*...let be leave." She coughed into her elbow and Ms. Judy winced at the sound.

"Well I hope you feel better sweetie take care." 

"Thagks."

Not five minutes later her boss came to the back window.

"Hey we had a customer complain that you're too sick to work is that true?"

Her voice came out as no more than a croak. "I'b fide really. I cad't afford to biss… Iittchhu Iittchhuu ItttCHU ITTCCHHUU…" She blew her nose and looked up at her boss whose face had turned from annoyed to concerned. He tapped another employee on the shoulder "Take over drive-thru for a minute." She gave up her headset and followed him into the office. "This is just great." She thought. They entered the small office and he shut the door behind her. He pulled out one of those thermometers that go into your ear. "Turn your head to the side." She did as instructed. 

"102.5. Jeez girl I'm surprised you aren't melting. Why didn't you just call in or tell me you weren't feeling well?"

Without warning she burst into tears.

 "I'b sorry it's just *snf* I cad barely afford redt as it is. School is cobing up sood it's all happedig at odce." She started coughing again and he rubbed her back. He'd worked with her for years but he'd never seen her break down like this. She was usually so strong and cheerful. Always willing to come in early or stay late. Come to think of it he couldn't think of one time she'd even asked to leave early let alone called in. "Hey it's ok. I'm sorry all of this is happening but you've got to take care of yourself too. You're not going to do anyone any good if you pass out or let this turn into pneumonia. Now I'm going to take over drive-thru and you are going to go home and rest. Do you work tomorrow?" She nodded "*snf* By dext day off is Friday." 

 "Well I don't want you coming in until your fevers been gone for at least twenty four hours. Do you think you can drive yourself home or do you have someone who can come get you?"

She paused "I'b pretty sure I cad...hold on...Iittchhu iittCHU ugh sorry… I'b pretty sure I cad drive. I dod't live too far." He grabbed a box of tissues from under his desk and handed it to her "Well, take this with you. As your boss I'm ordering you to go home, eat some soup, and get some rest." She smiled, "Cad do sir." 

"Good now get out of my office before you get me and half the staff sick." She nodded and started to leave. She turned back "Sir?"

"Yes?"

"Thagk you… for everythig." 

"I'm always here to help." With that she clocked out and rushed to her car the promise of a warm bed calling her name.

The End