Never a Dull Moment (A Haunted fanfiction)

Chapter 3: Betrayal and Heartbreak

I wake up, doing my usual routine of yawning and stretching before moving the covers off of me. I swing my legs over the side of the bed, then slide on my boots and lace them on. I had also taken my jacket off so I grabbed it off of my stand where I had left it. Ive had this jacket for many years, but over time, Ive changed its looks multiple times. The original design was cheetah print, but then I decided on this blueish purple color. I smile and slide it over my shoulders. I stand up from my bed and walk over to the doorway. My smile drops as I remember last night and shakes my head. I needed to tell Grayson my feelings about him. I edge around the corner and look into his room. He was sitting on his bed, lost in thought. I turned around, about to head upstairs when he chose that moment to look up.

"Hey Fluffy." I stop, my heart beating fast again, and turn back around. "Um, Hey Grayson I was about to head up to the roof want to come?" He nods getting up from his bed. "Yeah sure... " He smiles at me and my heart does a 360 in my chest. I look away from him, trying to hide my feelings for now. "Um should we actually check up on Hazel? We havent done that in a while." I sigh as I remembered Hazels hurt face, looking at me from the ground. "Um. yeah. Lets do that actually." We walk to the ladder and climb down. My mind was swimming so once we got to her cell, I didnt realize something until it seemed to hit me in the stomach. Her cell was empty.

"U-Um Grayson?" If Brine found out Hazel had gotten out again, he would surely punish me. I treated him with the respect of a lord because of what all had happened. He and Grayson were the technical rulers of the empire now, and I was a lowly servant to them. Panic fills my chest and I rush to the ladder, climbing it quickly. I rush to the stairs, going two at a time and climb up to the roof. I hear Grayson behind me and I scout the area. She couldnt have gone far! We need to look around He nods and I jump off the edge of the roof, flying down and landing a little harshly. I didnt have time for perfection with that. I needed to find Hazel and get her back. Though I wish she would have listened to me the first time and run. Maybe then the others would be able to rebel or something. Grayson lands beside me and I run down the stairs from the tower, then launch myself into the air. Flying was a better and faster option for me. I flew over the town looking frantically for the familiar blue hair and purple jacket. After a while and not finding anything I drop down to the ground next to Grayson.

Anything? I shake my head and sigh. Trying to think of any other places she could hide. Then it hit me. There were caves near the entrance to the keep. I rush over to the caves and look for any sign that would indicate she may have fled into here. Hey, Over here! Grayson calls from an opposite entrance and I rush over. There were footprints that led into the cave. I look at Grayson and then head down, the damp air filling my senses. Grayson pulls out a torch and we continue, coming across a ravine. I shudder a little as I look around, the only light in the ravine coming from a lava-fall. I then notice a Redstone torch at the end of the ravine and look at Grayson. Maybe there? He looks at the area and nods. Maybe lets go.

I jump into the ravine, then activate my flying powers. We had to be quick so Brine didnt know she got out. I fly over to the torch and see a room with lava and cages. It was then I saw Hazel in one of them. Hazel! You ok? She nods and I look around. There was no visible way to get her out, so we would have to use a pickaxe to get her out. The sound of zombies greeted my ears and I grit my teeth. We need to get her out of here. You break her out and Ill keep watch. I hand Grayson my pickaxe and draw my sword, walking over to the door where I could hear the zombies groans. Um no.. you should. I can keep watch. He tries to hand me back the pickaxe but I shake my head. I can keep watch, Grayson. I know how to fight. He hesitates and I look through the door, the smell of rotting flesh meeting my nose. Fluffy no I look back at him, confused. What do you mean no, Grayson..? he draws his sword and looks at the entrance. Grayson?

He sighs and looks at me. Im sorry Fluffy. He walks closer and I look at him confused. What do you mean, Im sorry Grayson, whats going on? In a split second, he swings his sword, and the world goes black around me. I wake up, an hour later, my head aching. Then it hit me. I whirl around, looking at the cage I was in. I then look at Grayson in the corner and my fear turned to rage and confusion. Grayson?! Whats going on?? Why am I in a cell...? He looks at me, a pained look in his eyes, though the rest of his face was neutral. It was the only way. . . I get up from my sitting position and grab the bars, trying to see if I could loosen them. They wouldnt budge, so I kicked them. Why Grayson?! Why betray me now?! He looks away from me and I growl, tears threatening to come out. I trusted you!

He doesnt make a sound and a dark presence comes into my sense range. I look towards the entrance and see Brine. My heart dropping to my stomach. He walks over to my cage and I growl. I was a fool. I shouldnt have trusted Grayson. Brine smiles and goes over to Hazel. I slump against the wall, trying to contain my anger and fear. He had chuckled looking at Hazel then turning to Grayson Im a bit surprised, betraying your girlfriend Grayson looked at brine then said, I had a change in heart, and shes not my girlfriend I clench my fists and yell in a burst of anger at him. I would never date a guy like you, Grayson! You're so selfish! I was an Idiot to even like you! He looks at me, a hurt look in his eyes, but I was hurt for what he did. Really hurt.

I hope you die alone, Grayson, I growl at him then turn around, looking at the wall and trying to hide my tears. I trusted people too easily, and it always ended in a backstab later. Especially with people I loved. I bite my lip as I remember Cale, the guy who forced me to abandon my friends and kill one of them. I shake my head, it was no use crying over it now. Well. Ill let you kill her. Brine smiles cruelly and I grit my teeth. I would rather kill myself than be in here with him nearby. I snap at brine and glare at Grayson. I wont allow anybody else to hurt me again. Grayson draws his sword and looks at me. I meet his gaze coldly. But he just stares at me and looks away. Well?! You gonna kill me or what?! I growl. If all else failed, I would respawn like normal. Then I would find some way back to my world on my own.

He doesnt look at me and something inside of me snaps. I draw my own sword, positioning it over my heart. Fine then! Ill do it myself! Grayson looks at me shocked and then a look of fear crossed his face for a moment. He Doesnt want to for a reason Does he love me back? I I maintain my outward emotion, but I knew deep down that I loved Grayson. Far past just being friends and having a crush on him. Wait Ill do it. He takes out the pickaxe and I lower the sword, putting it away. He breaks the bars, letting me out and I stand in front of him. Brine had his back turned to us and was looking at Hazel. I mentally send Grayson a message. I knew part of me was mad at him, but the other part was telling me that I shouldnt be mad, that he was doing this for my own good. Grayson, its alright. If all else fails, Ill just respawn. He looks at me, a sad look crosses his face. Well? I snap and glare. He sighs and hesitates. Enough I Im not going to hide my feelings from him anymore and if I dont respawn I want him to know. I move forward quickly, taking him in a kiss. He is shocked, but at that same moment, I take his sword, then stab myself through the heart. An excruciating pain envelopes me as the world starts to go dark, but I hold in the scream. I feel myself falling as the darkness takes ahold of me.