Flames Pond and the Princess: The Return of Fuzzy Guy

Safe and Sound

Lucy's POV
I was so cold. So hungry and alone...

I had rarely eaten since Fuzzy told me Flames had died.

It's not true!
I kept thinking.
It can't be!

But Flames hasn't came back to rescue me yet.

So maybe.........

I couldn't take it anymore.

I cried my heart out.
I missed Flames Pond!
And...
I loved him.

Just when I thought things could get any worse, I heard footsteps approach.

I immediately stopped weeping and got to my feet.

A silhouette drew nearer and nearer.

Was it one of Fuzzy's henchmen?
Is this where my life ends?

I held my breath.

But before I fainted, I saw a familiar face appear.

"Flames!" I exclaim.

"Lucy, you alright?" he asked.

"I'm fine." I say as he unbolted the door.

"That's a relief..." he said.

Once the door was opened, I rushed to him and hugged him tightly.

"I was so worried about you, Flames! Fuzzy Guy said that... that he killed you!"

"Fuzzy is a liar. And besides, Flames Pond never dies..."

I smiled.
Then I noticed something was on Flames's mind.

"You alright, Flames? You seem kind of distant."

Flames said nothing and I could tell that he was shaking in fear.

"Flames?"

"........Your mother is safe, in case you're wondering..." he said softly.

"That's a relief. But why are you telling me that? It wasn't answering my question."

".........."

"Flames?"