One Last Adventure (Catradora)

Dreaming of You

Catra's POV

I remember a time when I hated you, Adora . . .

I stomp through the dank, dark corridors of the Horde's headquarters, my badge shining in the dim lighting.

The mere thought of you made me want to rip my hair out. I was so angry.

A Horde soldier bumped into me, and I hissed, turning on them.

"WATCH it, dumbass!!!" I gritted my teeth in anger.

They saluted. "Y-Yes, Commander!!" Then they rushed off.

I continue walking to my room, my cropped leather jacket hanging from my shoulders like a cape.

I felt like you abandoned me . . . I couldn't trust anyone. The person I liked- No, the person I loved left me for what? A stupid palace with some stupid, pretty princesses??

The hall became dizzy, and my head ached, everything hurt.

The more I thought about it, the more my body weakened.

I breathed heavily, holding my head. "Fuck, I'm fine . . . It's all in my head . . ."

I opened my door, and as soon as I made it into my room, I collapsed on the floor.

Unmoving, my body shut down.

The stress was so intense, the rage, the emotion, it used up my energy. I was wide awake, but my body wouldn't let me move. It wouldn't let me sleep either. Whenever I was off duty, I would collapse, paralyzed, until I knew I had to get up.

Tears fell from my face. I couldn't hold it back anymore. It hurt so much, I was so tired . . .

Why did she have to leave . . .??

"Catra . . . Wake up."

My eyes widen, my body jumping on instinct to the familiar voice. I stand, putting up my fists. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!?!"

Adora stands in front of me with her sword, holding it up to me.

I launch myself at her, slashing my claws at her. She blocks it with her sword.

"Catra, stop! Why are you doing this?!"

I laugh, snorting. "Are you serious . . .? After all you've done, you blame me . . .?"

When I look up, her pained eyes stare back.

"You LEFT me, Adora!! I-I loved you! You were all I had, I needed you, and you abandoned me!" I sniff.

Without another word, I take out my whip as my jacket falls to the ground.

"Catra, don't!" She drops her sword as I attack, refusing to fight.
I scream as I jump, swishing my whip through the air.

"CATRA!!!"

I open my eyes, looking up to see Adora's beautiful face.

She holds me close. "Catra, you were crying and talking in your sleep, saying horrible things . . . I was scared, are you ok??"

I cuddle close to her, lightly crying. ". . . Yeah, I just had a bad dream . . ."

Adora sighs in relief. "It's ok, I'm here . . ." She leans in to kiss me, and I kiss her back. I was so scared . . .

"I'm never leaving you again, understand that?"

I nod. "Yes mommy-" I freeze.

Wait . . .!!! I remembered what happened the night before, and blush red.

She blushes, bursting out into laughter. "W-What did you just call me, kitten??"

"Sh-Shut up! I called you ma'am!!!"

"It's pretty naughty to lie to your mommy~"

"ADORA!!!"

I tackle her, meowing angrily.

She giggles. "Stop, that tickles!!!"

As I playfully attack her, I begin to understand.

I still feel like she abandoned me . . . But she did what was right. She never intended to leave me, she even offered to take me with her . . . But I wouldn't change anything now.

Adora laughs so hard she's crying, while I sadistically tickle her stomach.

If I'd gone with her . . . Things wouldn't have gone our way. I wouldn't have helped her escape, and I wouldn't have saved her all those other times . . .

But most of all . . . We wouldn't have realized how much we love each other.

I belong here. With my friends and my new family, and with Adora.

I start crying without realizing it and Adora realizes. "What's wrong?"

"O-Oh, nothing. I just thought of something." I look up at the ceiling.

Shadow Weaver . . . If you're hearing this . . . Then thank you. Without you . . . I wouldn't be where I am today, and neither would the universe. If you were here, I'd tell you that you succeeded. I'm a better person because of you . . .

"Catra?!"

I blink, noticing that I'm sobbing.

"OH MY GOD I'M SORRY WHAT'S WRONG??"

"I'm sorry, I'm fine . . ." I hug her close.

"FINE MY ASS!!!"

Thank you . . . To everyone we lost along the way . . .

And thank you to all of you, who are reading this crappy fanfiction I'm trying to keep alive lol. I appreciate you all, and I hope I can bring this story back from the brink of death lol
Also, let's give a round of applause for getting to #81 in She-Ra!! I think it's a pretty big accomplishment, so thank you all for this amazing achievement!
So anyways, stay safe. Peace out!