Z The Grim Fool: Prologue

Chapter 4: A New Point of View

     "Oh hello there, please come in, don't mind the mess. Oh I forgot to introduce myself didn't I? I'm Izzy it's wonderful to meet you. Oh you want to know where Z is, he went out for a bit, but that was a while ago so he'll be back soon, but of you want I can try my best to tell you a bit of what's happened since your last visit."

     It had been about a week since I..um..since I....kissed Z!(I still can't believe that I did that), and since then Z has been different, but in a good way, he's happier, and he smiles a lot too. It's really hard to imagine where I'd be if I never meet him, but from some of the stories Z has told me, it's something I'd rather not think about. That's something that keeps going through my head.

'Why is a place like Zeta in this world, and why does someone like Z have to be stuck here?'

SNAP!

     I jumped back at the sudden noise, and saw Z standing there, staring at me with a concerned look on his face.

"You in there Princess? I said your name like six times."

"Oh I'm sorry Z I guess I was daydreaming."

"Mind if I ask what about?" 

"Oh nothing really, just about the past few weeks."

He gave a small grin, and ruffled my hair.

"Aren't you a little young to be remising about the past?"

"Z your only a year older than me, if that."

"Yeah the key work being older. Anyway, I'm going out to get some lunch, do you want your usual?"

"Yes I'd like that."

"Alright then I'll be back soon."

     And with that he turned to leave, but looked back and smiled at me, and I smiled back, and with that he left. After he left I decided to try cleaning up our room, since it was better than doing nothing. No matter how many times I asked, Z would never let me go put with him, saying that it's to dangerous.

"I get that he's trying to keep me safe, but I can take care of myself." I said to no one in particular. But after a few weeks of being stuck inside, I was getting a bit stir crazy, Z tried to to help by bringing me games to play, and comics to read, but they got old very fast. All I want is go outside and run around for a bit. I swear, sometimes Z acts more like my father than my friend. 'I get why but.....'

"That's it, I can't take it anymore!!! I'm going outside!"

I ran out of the room, and down the stairs, but stopped at the front door.
'I can do this. I can do this.'

"I can do this!" I said out loud. I unlocked the door and stepped out outside for the first time in weeks. I took a deep breath and felt the sun on my skin.

"Ahhhh, it feels so good to be outside!!!"

     I looked around, and to my surprise, I saw a park in front of me, one with swings, and a slide, and all sorts of fun stuff. I ran over and started playing, I don't know how long I was there, but I didn't care. I had so much fun, but it didn't last.

"That looks like fun girly, mind if I join ya?"

     I looked over and saw a man standing a little ways away the swing set. For some reason Z's voice popped into my head. 'If your ever out on your own, don't trust anyone, and if someone comes up to you, run, don't yell for help, or the cops, just run and find a place to hide.' I looked back at the man and he had gotten closer.

'If I try to run he'll catch me for sure.'

"I'm sorry, but my daddy told me to wait here while he got lunch, but he'll be back soon."

"Well then won't he be surprised."

"Thanks for underst....wait what?"

"You'll be gone when he gets back, so I imagine that he'll be shocked to say the least."

     Before I could do anything, he grabbed my hair and pulled me towards him, and before I could yell he covered my mouth. I tried to fight but he was too strong.

'What do I do? Z please help me!!!'

     I know he can't hear me but I couldn't help but plead for him to save me. As the man carried me further, and further from the park I could hear him talking to himself.

"Nice catch this one, I'll get a pretty penny for this."

'He's going to sell me?!?!?!?'

That's when I heard someone yell.
"Stop right there!"

     The man turned and I could see two police officers walking towards us. I was so happy, I was about to be saved, but the they said something that made my heart drop and my blood run cold.

"I'll give ya two fifty for her right now, I need a new maid, and this one's just right.

"Go ta hell, I'll give you double, need someone who can rub my feet, after a long days work."

     I started crying thinking that I was doomed. The man started talking to the officers and I felt his grip on me loosen. 'Now's my chance!' I bit the man's hand as hard as I could, and it worked, he let go! So I ran, and ran, and ran. But no matter how fast or far I ran I could hear the three men right behind me. Eventually I ran into a one way alley. I turned and saw the men walking towards me, the officers pulled out there clubs, and the man had a metal chain.

"You girly need to learn your place, and me and my new friends here are more than happy to teach you."

     Then they ran towards me about to swing, I closed my eyes and waited for the hit, but it never came. Slowly I opened my eyes and saw that the men had moved back to the entrance of the alley, all three looked terrified of something. That's when realized that someone was standing between me and them. My eyes started tearing up, but with tears of joy this time. Standing in front of me with his staff out, and eye covered up, was my knight in shining armor.

"Didn't anyone ever tell you that it's rude to pick on a women?" Z asked as the men trembled with fear.

"No? Well then I'll just have to show you......." He ran towards them at full speed. "WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MESS WITH MY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!"

    I'd tell you more but I think Z should be here for that bit. Even so I hope it was enough for you. Oh you have to leave now, well I hope I get to see you again. Goodbye.

Until we meet again - Izzy