For The Love Of Oatmeal

Chapter 9~ I Loved You More Than Oatmeal

Tobias was still disturbed by the fact that River was most likely murdered. he was glad of course...but it made him wonder if what his oat said was indeed true. He had sadly left Oatavious behind in his trailer under the bridge. He had no friends right now, and he was still searching for shelter. He had been walking for two days now with no food and no water..although it was pouring down rain. It was now quite dark out..and he could see a faint light up ahead on the side of the road! A house, perhaps? Suddenly he felt too weak to walk and fell on his face in a pile of mud. He was so exhausted, he fell asleep.

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"Toby..Toby..Toby" a sweet, gentle voice called his name. Toby blinked open his eyes, only to be blinded by a magnificent light. a woman dressed in an oatmeal colored flowing robe and a pair of heavenly wings descended towards him and reached out to touch his skin.

"River? Is it really you?" Toby looked in awe at the girl he already missed so much.

"Yes, Toby. Oh, how I've missed you so!" She grabbed his hands and kissed them.

"Why? Why did you leave me River?! You know I can't live without you. I..I love you. I wanted to spend the rest if my life with you" he said with a longing in his eyes. River looked at him, shocked.

"Toby, I'm sorry for what I said to you that day. I guess I was just...being selfish. I love oatmeal but the truth is, I love you even more. A thousand times more. I know it's too late...but I just wanted you to know." River started to choke up and cry. He reached out and stroked her sweet, creamy face.

"But River...I still don't understand. Did you really do it?" He asked.

"I...I didn't. I was murdered! I don't have much time left to explain." as soon as those words came out of her mouth, she started to fade away.

"you'll figure it out. I know you will." she released his hand and began to ascend into the heavens.

"Wait! River, I need to know more! Don't leave me! I love you." Tobias reached out desperately.

"Talk to Oatavious. He will guide you." And with that, River disappeared conpletely. Toby was suddenly awoken from his slumber, feeling a warm hand on his forehead.