Timeless and Bliss #wattys2016

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

We are told we should live our lives to the fullest despite the cruel element of time. truth is we can't help wonder, as human beings, when will the world have enough of us? We are told we need to do what makes us happy. Because of Bliss, most people will never have the opportunity to understand what feeling and living truly means. (Unless of course the Grungers are able to put a stop to this.) I think most of us forget how timing fits into the inevitable. Timing is everything, you never know when you'll fall in love, when someone's words could make you despise them for life, and when it'll be someone's last breath. I believe we often lose track of the inevitable, we forget its right around the corner, when we least expect it.

There was no time to grieve, time was ticking away and by now it was no secret that the three of us were missing. We managed to get back on our feet and begin to travel towards the house, which wasn't too much further, in complete and utter silence, never speaking a word about the death of our friend. My feet ached from the traveling and I was shivering from my soaking wet clothes that clung tighter to my body.

The walking became unbearable and I was afraid of going into hyperthermia. The temperature had dropped drastically as the night trailed on and the further we walked into the forest. I was hungry, exhausted, cold, and the pain of me feet was no secret. None of it mattered though. Everything I could have complained about seemed irrelevant.

She was gone. She was gone. She was gone. That single phrase was the only thing I could manage to think. That and the graphic scene of her blood pouring from her body and the gruesome creature tearing her apart. I wanted to push the memory away, but regardless of how hard I tried it was there. I wanted to be sick. Instead I force myself to hold those feelings inside. I had to pull myself together.

"Found it." Felix pointed to what rested in front of us. We walked along the small gravel path that lead to the eerie yet beautiful house. Vines grew up the side, the windows full of years of dust, many different flowers surrounded the little house. Although it appeared mysterious, it gave off and enchanted vibe.

Dexter opened the door making a cringing creaking noise. As we walked in I inhaled the unique homily scent every house seemed to have. Dust and more dust surrounded us at every inch we explored. In the living room sat a beige couch covered in plastic. Felix took the crackling plastic off startling Dexter and I. My hand ran along the many antiques and momentums that laid around gathering rust. I turned to Dexter, in his hands he held a silver picture frame with an old family photo inside. The memories hurt him, agony was clearly written across his face.

"That's a lovely picture," I whispered into Dexter's ear. I stood behind him and I could see him trying to restrain a smile, but not succeeding.

"It's a family reunion picture. When everyone was close and things were perfect, before any of this happened," he spoke softly as if he were reminiscing back to the past.

On any other day I couldn't have possibly related to Dexter. But today I knew what I was like to lose the things and people you had thought would always be there. My mother wasn't dead of course so our situations weren't the same. I did understand a fraction of what he was feeling, what he had experienced, and it wasn't pleasant.

"I think we should talk," Dexter continued to whisper his voice stern. I knew what he was hinting at, the very topic I had been avoiding. I glanced over to Felix who glared at how close I stood to Dexter.

I know," I said in a hushed tone as I slowly eased away, turning to the crystal glasses standing tall on the corner shelf.

I didn't want to hurt Dexter anymore. He had been through a lot and it was because of me that there was so much tension between Felix and Dexter. They were practically brothers and I needed them both in my life. I didn't know where Felix would end up and the thing was I didn't care because I loved him. As long as I was with him I could live my life in contentment. My only wish was that I could make Dexter understand that.

The exhaustion was now kicking in as we gathered around the dining table silently eating the food we had packed. It was a challenge shoveling the food and keeping it down. Every time I took a bite Exie would cross my mind. I was weak from not eating and I needed the energy. There was no telling the next time we would come across food. Each bite I took felt as if It was going to come right back up.

Felix had spoken first breaking the awful awkward silence, "Are we not going to talk about it?"

"There's nothing to talk about," I responded not picking my head up from staring down at my untouched food. There was something to talk about. I just didn't want to admit because that would only make the event more real.

"We could have helped her," Felix's voice started to rise.

"There was nothing we could do!" Dexter stood up slamming his utensil onto the table startling me. Dexter took a step toward Felix puffing his chest out.

"What if that was you? Wouldn't you have wanted us to do everything in our ability to save you? Will that's not what we did! We just watched her get mauled and then ran away." Felix was now tensing up his muscles.

"Of course you would want to save her," Dexter sarcastically retorted back not backing away from Felix.

"Okay guys lets-" Before I could finish Felix shoved Dexter right in the chest. However, Dexter didn't budge.

In a single moment Dexter charged at Felix knocking him onto the ground and forcefully into the table. The wooden table slid back a few feet toppling over along with our dinner. Felix and Dexter stood up entangled in one another and they managed to tumble into the table holding the ancient lamp. It fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

They grappled on the ground for some time before standing up once more. Felix upper cutting Dexter in the jaw, Dexter blocking. Both threw a fair amount of punches and both dodged just as well as the other. Back and forth they went not understanding the amount of damage they were causing.

"Guys," I tried breaking them up, but neither listened.

"Hey!" I yelled stepping between the brawling boys. I felt a hard fist hit my gut sending me flying back. My body hit the ground hard causing me to moan in agony and clenching my eyes shut.

"Oh my god! I'm so sorry, Blaize!" Dexter rushed to my side trying to aid me.

"What the hell!" I was infuriated. No I was beyond furious. Without even thinking I took my hand and slapped it forcefully across Dexter's solid cheek. As I pulled my red hand back the stinging was already spreading.

"Ow!" Dexter instantly touched the part of his face where my hand had forcefully made contact. Anger was still raging inside of me. Behind Dexter I could see Felix smirking at my actions. I gave him a furious glare shutting down his enjoyment.

"Is this how were going to solve our problems? Look, I wasn't particularly fond of Exie and she felt mutual towards me, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt to see someone I've known for years on end get eaten by a mountain lion. There was nothing we could have done to help her. As much as we hate it she's gone, she's dead. We have to deal with it okay?

We knew these were risk we were going to come across when we left. The three of us are all we have left. We need each other and we can't have each other falling to pieces. If we want to live we need to get it together, because arguing and fighting at every chance we get will solve nothing. And if that keeps happening, we'll most likely end up dead before we have the chance to cross over" I began to stand up shoving the two men out of my way.

"I'm going to sleep now. I suggest you do the same." With that I stomped off to my room leaving them dazed at my sudden intense rant I had just spoken.

I threw myself onto the bed moaning from pure exhaustion. Everything was coming together and falling apart all at once, and laid there wondering how that could be. I hadn't had a full night's sleep in month's it was desperately needed. For now, I was content with listening to the peaceful sound of the outside wind whisking by.

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A/N: Whoop can't believe we are already on Chapter 15. Also I know I don't do alot of Authors Note. Its because I have up to two chapters already pre-uploaded. So when I start writing a new one I publish one. But starting now I think I'm just gonna write and upload. Also I try to edit them as best as I can but of course I wont catch all the mistakes. Anyway please comment and vote it would mean the world to me!! I need info on what yall think on the story. Thanks^.^