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His Brave Luna

His Brave Luna

Honeybee

Last update: 1970-01-01

Chapter 1

  • Stacey's POV
  • Running... running... running!
  • I can't turn back, I'm scared..too scared to look back.
  • It's coming behind me, in a massive speed....I once turned and saw its red eyes and I couldn't look at it twice.
  • I'm tired but I must go on if I wanna stay alive...I must continue running.
  • *Stacey, run! Keep running!* She yells from behind me.
  • I increased my pace, running faster than before...I can't get caught.
  • *Run! Don't look back!* He urges me.
  • *Just run!* They both urged me.
  • I heard a thud but didn't turn back...the heavy footsteps stops, but not for long..it continues again.
  • I'm panting and running out of breathe but that didn't stop me...I must get out of here.
  • *Zita!* I heard his panicked cry.
  • I stop running abruptly and turn back....my eyes grew wide, my mouth hang open as I couldn't process what's happening.
  • *Zita!* He cried again....and the reality of what's happening dawned on me.
  • It has finally caught up with them...she laid on the ground with its might form over her... barring its teeth at her...ready to devour her.
  • He tries to fight it off but he obviously isn't strong enough...it pushed him away with its snout.
  • It already clenched its teeth on her neck, tearing it...I can't just watch, I must help.
  • I step forward but unfortunately its neck snaps towards my direction....I halt frighteningly.
  • *No!* A scream leaves my mouth.
  • It takes a step towards me....my heart beating fast but he suddenly steps in front of me...not flinching away from its glaring red eyes.
  • He pushes it back and grunts.
  • *Stacey run!* He said before it tackles him and lands him on the ground.... its teeth positioned on his neck.
  • *NO!*
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  • My eyes snaps open and I quickly sat up... panting heavily. My headaches and my hands move to my forehead.. wiping off the beads of sweat.
  • I reached for the table lamp and turn it on....I reached for the glass of water and pills on the nightstand...I stared at it and sighed deeply.
  • *Don't go into the woods... it's dangerous!*
  • *There are vicious beasts lurking around in the woods!*
  • *Always stay in the house and don't come out at night!*
  • Had I listened to these words....had I been obedient...I wouldn't be having this nightmares.
  • The door burst open and my brothers.... Joshua and Dylan ...rushes in.
  • Though we all call Joshua, Josh
  • Dylan rushed straight to my bedside but flips the lights on before coming to me.
  • Josh wipes off the sweat on my forehead... While Dylan holds my right hand in his.
  • "Stacey, are you alright?" Josh asked.
  • "Had another nightmare?" Dylan asked immediately after Josh
  • I simply nod to answer both their questions. Dylan and Josh exchange looks as Dylan sighed.
  • "Thankfully, we are moving today!" Josh said.
  • I raised my head at once with a surprise expression on.
  • "Moving?! When did that happen?! Why am I just finding out about it just now?!"
  • I studied their expressions as I questioned them... Dylan is avoiding my gaze but Josh kept a straight face.
  • Dylan turns to the alarm clock on my nightstand and gasp dramatically.
  • "It's 05:10am..." He claps his hands and stands up. "...Stacey, start packing, let's move!"
  • I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply...I don't have time for his jokes now.
  • I drop the pills I was holding and crossed my arms across my chest...a scorn on my face...I can imagine my brows knit together.
  • "No!" I said looking at Josh....his straight face still on.
  • Dylan laughs lightly.
  • "Come on, Stacey. Don't be stubborn now, we're doing this for your own good" he explained.
  • "No!" I said again.
  • "But...."
  • "No buts, Dylan. I'm not moving!"
  • They both know I don't like it when we move...I always have problem adapting to a new environment.
  • "Stacey, don't be like that..now that mom and dad....."
  • "Stop!" I cut him off.
  • I don't like it when they mention our parents....I can't get over what happened yet, even if it's been almost a year now.
  • "We've moved more than 20 times, when are we gonna stop moving?" I asked.
  • "We're only trying to find a quiet place for you... somewhere that won't trigger your nightmares" Dylan explained.
  • I scoffed...excuse! That's the only thing they say everytime they want us to move.
  • He points towards my window...wait, did I forget to lock my window before going to bed?
  • "Look, your window is just facing those woods...who knows if that's the reasons for your nightmares" he said.
  • I turn my gaze from the window to Josh... he's exceptionally quiet.
  • Well, I don't need to tell you about their personalities now....you can clearly tell that Dylan is the simple and approachable one among them.
  • Josh is strict with me...no, he's strict with Dylan and I...but a bit lenient with Dylan.
  • "I still don't want to move, Dylan" I said staring pointedly at Josh..as if he's actually the one I'm talking to.
  • And truly he's the one I'm talking to...I was directing that comment to him.
  • "But Stacey....."
  • Josh bangs on my nightstand and stands up...he stares at me sternly.
  • "We are moving today and that's final!" I flinched back and grab Dylan's arm.
  • "Jo..Josh..calm down, let's talk to her calmly, she'll understand"
  • "Well, you have been trying to talk to her calmly...did she understand?" He scolds Dylan.
  • Ok, that's the only thing I like about him... instead of scolding me anytime I'm wrong, he scolds Dylan instead.
  • He turns to me.
  • "Start packing up... we're moving by 8am!" He leaves my room immediately.
  • Dylan sighs and sits on my bed, his hand on my right cheek... caressing it softly.
  • "Don't worry, Stacey, you'll adapt sooner than you expect" he said.
  • "Lie!"
  • "True! I'll take you round town when we get there...and who knows, you might make a whole lot of friends!"
  • I rolled my eyes...I know exactly what he's tryna do...I know what he meant by that.
  • "I'll show you all the beautiful scenery and....."
  • "Just tell me you want me to accompany you for your job hunting!" I interrupt him.
  • He smiles brightly and winks at me.
  • "You are really my sister...you know me too well"
  • I shake my head. I wish I can be this free to everyone...I wish I can make any friends and talk about anything and everything with my friends.
  • "Stacey! Stacey!" He snaps his fingers across my face.
  • I blinked a few times.
  • "What?"
  • "What were you thinking?"
  • "Nothing"
  • He chuckles and shakes his head.
  • "You were obviously thinking something"
  • "It's nothing..but I really don't wanna move..I'm tired of being a new student everytime!"
  • "You'll be fine"
  • Just when I was slowly accepting this place, we're moving again.
  • "I'm in my senior year, don't you think all these frequent migrating will affect my studies?"
  • "Nope! You're smart!"
  • "Try talking Josh off....."
  • "No, Stacey. You can't continue having all these nightmares...it need to stop"
  • I huffed and rest my head on the headboard.
  • "Don't worry, I promise you...this will be the last time we move"
  • I rolled my eyes...he told me the same thing last time we moved here and here we are moving again.
  • "Don't roll your eyes at me missy...or I'll pluck 'em out!"
  • "Whatever!"
  • There's a long pause...none of us saying a word.
  • "Where are we going this time?" I asked.
  • "New Orleans!"
  • I hummed. Who knows where we'll go next...maybe Paris.
  • "And I believe we'll stay there for a very long time" he said.
  • "You sound so sure"
  • "Yeah... the agent guaranteed Josh and I that the house we're moving in isn't near the woods...so, I don't think you'll have any nightmares"
  • I don't know why..but I suddenly released a long relief breath.
  • "I hope so!" I muttered silently.
  • "I know so!" He said.
  • His phone suddenly beeps, he reaches for it from his PJs pocket.
  • A small frown first appears on his forehead.. before a bright smile took over.
  • "Stacey, start packing... we're leaving by 8am!" He said and rushes towards the door.
  • "Wait...where are you rushing off to?" I asked.
  • "Oh, I got a text from Susan"
  • Susan?! Who's that?! I asked mentally with a confused frown.
  • He seems to notice my confused expression and smiles.
  • "Susan, my girlfriend!" He winks at me.
  • I groan....his one week girlfriend. I forgot to tell you guys... Dylan is a playboy....almost every girl in Finland is his girlfriend.
  • I sometimes wonder if God made a mistake making this gross boy my brother.
  • "So....I'm gonna go!" He didn't even wait for my reply before dashing out.
  • My eyes meets my alarm clock... it's already 5:59am.... almost 6.
  • I climb down from my bed and head towards my closet...I pulled out my suitcase and opens it.
  • Seems I have no choice...I better start packing. I throw my hair in a messy bun and get into work.
  • *
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  • Two hours later....
  • I look around my empty room....I'm long done packing and my luggages have already been moved out and put in the truck.
  • I flung my backpack on my shoulder and head for the door...just then I heard Josh's voice from outside.
  • "Stacey! Come on!"
  • Humph! He reaches can't wait to leave this place....they say we're moving for my good...but why do I have this nagging feeling at the bank of my mind that we're actually running from something.
  • Like we're always on the run... whatever!
  • "Dylan, go in there and pull that lady out!" Josh growls at Dylan.
  • "I'm out! I'm out!" I said immediately I step out...I shut the door in a loud bang.
  • I walk towards Josh's old toyota camry...the one our dad left him. I made myself comfortable in the back seat..and pulled out a story book from my bag.
  • Josh and Dylan got in... Josh starts the car and follows behind the truck moving our properties!
  • After a few moment of silence, Josh and Dylan begin to talk in hushed voices....I know they don't want me to hear their conversation.
  • So I engrossed myself in my storybook!
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  • I yawned and open my eyes...I frown. When the heck did I fall asleep?
  • "You're awake!" Josh said from the driver's seat.
  • Hold on... driver's seat?! We're still in the car?!
  • "Are we not there yet?" I asked.
  • "No!" They both replied.
  • I groan and slumps back on my seat....I looked out the window and saw tall trees swaying to the tone of the wind as we drive past.
  • My eyes shut involuntarily....tall trees...woods..
  • .they cause me nightmares.
  • I quickly look away but not quick enough....my eyes caught something in the woods. I looked again to confirm my doubt and truly there they are....the cause of my nightmares.
  • Two red eyes!
  • My head turns away and I faced front....I don't wanna look back. I need to get that picture off my mind.
  • "Stacey, are you ok?" Josh asked me.
  • I guess he saw my frightened expression...I simply nod.
  • "Are you sure? Or you want to stop the car for a while?"
  • My eyes grew wide. Stop the car?! In the woods?!
  • "No!" I said too loudly.