It was early morning now, I had barely slept, Jacob was asleep in his bed, I lay on his mother's bed. I had decided, he didn't need me anymore, in the morning I would go home.
My heavy heart weighed me down, my tired eyes began to droop close but snapped awake.
Jacob's mum awoke in a violent coughing fit, she clambered from the bed and stumbled into the bathroom, she spat in the sink and washed out her mouth. From the bed I could see the blood that mixed with her spit.
She spat again and coughed a while longer before returning to the bed. She sat on the edge of the mattress and placed a hand on my back.
"Pixie, Jacob's a good boy, I've raised him the best I can, but I won't be able to for much longer."
She started coughing again, after a minute she continued speaking.
"Pixie, I need a favour, when I'm gone, please, take care of my boy."
I nuzzled her leg and looked her in the eye.
I said, "I promise." All she heard was "Aruo".
It was enough, she smiled at me sadly and whispered, "Thank-you." Then she slept.
I couldn't go home, as long as Jacob needed me, I would be here. He would keep Rosie safe and though he may never know it, I will keep him safe.
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Four Paws and A New Tale
Ficção GeralThe second book in my 'Four Paws' series. Peace has returned to the Pokemon world, but Jacob is gone. Pixie spent years searching for someone to love, she finally found him, then he left her. Jacob's happiness is all his mother wants. Can they find...
