Zenix and his Past [ABANDONED]

Chapter 16 - Garroth

You know, it's really hard to not eavesdrop on a conversation... WHEN ZENIX IS SHOUTING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS!!! Like when he said, "SHADOW KNIGHT?!" or "WHO TRIED TO KILL YOU?!" Oi vey, Zenix. I stand to interrupt, go out to the main room, and see Zenix holding Zella, spinning her around. He puts her down and they stare at each other for a minute before turning to look at me. Zenix blushes and Zella smiles. I feel my ears grow hot, and realize... I'm not wearing my helm... shoot.
    "Ummm... Garroth?" Zenix says awkwardly. Zella looks at Zenix in confusion.
    "Uh, yeah. Yep." I reply. Thankfully, Zella interrupts the awkwardness.
    "Garroth, thank you for reuniting me with Zenix. This... I don't know what to say! Anyway, I was thinking if the lord allowed it, that I would move here. Could you tell me how to get to his home?" Zenix is still blushing.
    "Of course. I see no reason why he would say no. But, we'll have to wait till morning. I don't want to disturb him and his wife. But we can go first thing tomorrow." I answer.
    "Thank you!" Zella replies. She smiles wide.

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    Ugh. I'm so annoyed. Zenix is in ANOTHER FREAKING SLUMP!!! GAH!!! IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO MAKE HIM SOMEWHAT HAPPY AND LITTLE MISS ZELLA OVER THERE CAME IN AND FREAKING RUINED HIS GOOD MOOD!!! Well, but yet she somewhat made him happy! How does this love stuff work?! Wait... A KID GOT A GIRL BEFORE ME!!! Life is cruel! Anyway, I head off into the little shack by the farmhouse, which Zella is now accommodating. When I get to her door, I knock politely at her door, and wait. When she opens the door, the hole is STILL in her CHEST, I let loose a little of my stress. "WHAT DID YOU DO?!?!?! ZENIX IS EXTREMELY DEPRESSED DURING TRAINING AND DOESN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT YOU!!! I KNOW HE LOVES YOU, AND I'M ASSUMING YOU LOVE HIM, BUT WHY IS HE BEING SAD AND STUFF?!" Phew, that felt good. Zella steps back in surprised at my tone and she takes a deep breath.
    "I... I am so sorry..."  she stutters, "It is all my fault... I knew this would happen..." Oh great, now I feel guilty. Dang it. There goes my point of this whole conversation. "Please, I understand, and don't feel guilty. I would feel the same way." she assures. It's like she can read my mind... she's turning into Azura... Irene help me. I sigh and apologize, "No, I'm sorry for storming up here and letting my emotions get ahold of me."
    "It is fine..." Zella shuffles her feet.
    "No, it's not. I shouldn't have done that. Anyway, can you answer my question? Why is he slacking off and being depressed?"
    "Ummm... well..." she begins, "I told him that if I told him who killed our parents and tried to kill me, he would be very... well... depressed and in a big slump, but he didn't care and he wanted me to tell him anyway." She takes a deep breath and stares at me right in the eyes. "Garroth, I am sure you are a very trustworthy person, but I must keep the killer a secret between me and him."
    "I don't need the killer, I just wanted to know what was wrong, so I understand, and more than you'll ever know... anyway, I think I can help him become happy again. The best part of training to be a guard is going to other villages. I can take him to Bright Port, I guess." I answer.
    "Wow, I am sure that will make him feel amazing! I don't know if Zenix told you, but he always wanted to travel the world and protect the world from all the is bad. Thank you so much Garroth for fulfilling that!"
    "Wait, one more thing. I know that you two are good friends, and I think he'll appreciate the company..." I offer. Her eyes grow wide.
    "Wow, really?! That would be amazing! Thank you!" she responds excitedly.
    "Really!" I answer. I look behind her and see a shelf of potions and some books. "What are those for?" She smiles.
    "Actually, I am a becoming a healer!" She leans in closer, "And anyway, I pretty much had to back in God Grave because Zenix got hurt and poisoned all the time!" she whispers, then giggles a little.
    "Ha, why am I not surprised?" I joke. "Well, I'm thinking we go to Bright Port in two days, so we have time to prepare Bright Port's head guard, Azura, and see if Dale will be sober enough to leave him in charge alone." Zella laughs. Man, she laughs and smiles A LOT! I give her a small bow and carry on with the patrol to the Lord's house to talk about the trip.