LU 227 - Dr. Thornberry 60

As quickly as I had pulled out a chair and sat down in front of the door, Frezz came in. We greeted each other quickly catching up on our lives. But I honestly didn’t really want to waste much time, so I cut to the chase. I asked a multitude of questions about Hallthorr, about him, and about how much he really cares for anyone. Of course, he looked at me fake sadness and rebutted all my accusations.

I tried to think of a good way to break it off with him; since the atmosphere of the house really wasn’t doing it.

*”Frezz, do you want to see our wedding venue?”*

He excitedly nodded his head and started following me back to the town. I thought foxes were supposed to be cunning, not stupid. I suppressed a small laugh before finally reaching the alter. I let him awe over it for a moment as I climbed to the top of one of the pillars, watching him trip over his own tail. What a fool.

*”Frezz, do you remember how we met?”*

*”In the town, I remember showing you my are-“*

*”The second time.”*

He went silent for a moment, before looking up at me.

*”In the old maze-“*

*”That’s right. In a maze, full of seven monsters, who lurked each corner ready to kill me whenever I made a slight sound.”*

...

*”Do you think people change Frezz?”*

*”I did, and I think you did.”*

*”How long had it been since I was in there?”*

*”..3 or 4 months.”*

*”And do you really believe you can change that quickly? Because I don’t. You’re just as bad as you’ve ever been.”*

He seemed confused and leaped up to stand in front of me on the archway. I backed up a step and continued talking.

*”I mean it’s obvious you don’t care bout me. Do you even know why I was gone for the past month? I was kidnapped for the 4th time. Stabbed, killed, abused, chased, tortured. And you didn’t come to save me. I bet you didn’t even try.”*

He tried asking him who kidnapped me but I gave him a name and shot the topic away. I wasn’t going to let him try and defend me now.

*”Vice I tried to look for you. Around our house, outside town.”*

*”And you didn’t think about checking the MAIN TOWN? Even though I’ve known you for a shorter period of time I didn’t expect that Space would put more effort in than you.”*

He tried to talk back but I shut him out, my voice getting louder and louder.

*”You know an opinion I have in common with everyone who’s kidnapped me? I hate them all. First it was Tori, and then skipping over you we have Electric. I despise them both greatly. AND YOU? I realized. The only reason I tolerated you was because I had Stockholm Syndrome. Yeah, all the news reports I denied about it? THEY WERE ALL RIGHT!”*

I stood there for a moment and laughed. My voice was clear in the open field. I was so done with this guy. Looking at his hurt expression almost made me feel bad; but no, it was all his fault. All of it. I wouldn’t succumb to his tactics again. I leaned forward and pushed him off the heightened pillar and watched him land on his feet. I looked down at him again and felt the cold touch of rain on the back of my neck as I did so. What perfect timing.

*”I asked you earlier if people could change Frezz and you know what? They can’t.”*

*”I never changed from the person I was before. My goal has always been the same, but YOU came in the middle of it, YOU were the one to get me off track.”*

*”Did you really think I loved you?”*

*”HA! DID YOU? IT WAS FAKE, ALL OF IT.”*

He broke his silence.

*”It’s his fault. It’s Space’s fault. He put this all in your head.”*

*”Frezz. It’s not Space’s fault. It’s yours.”*

*”You were the one who kidnapped me. You were the one to give me stockholm. Maybe if you were a better person this wouldn’t have happened to you.”*

*”I could never love anyone like you.”*

He leaped back up to where I was standing, and I backed up.

*”I’m going to get rid of Space. Maybe after he’s gone- you’ll love me again. Don’t interfere Vice.”*

Who does he think he is? I slowly lifted my sword and lit the stand on fire, backing up. He spewed more nonsense about fighting as I did so and I knew what I had to do.

*”Frezz, when I came here to talk to you today, I really didn’t think I would have to kill you. But you’ve given me no choice. You’re on the losing side of this war, and I hope you know it.”*

I jumped off, landing in the soft grass a few feet down.

*”See you later Vice.”*

*”So along Frezz.”*

...

I sharply turned, and ran back to the office, hoping to find Space there. But as I passed the police station, I heard his hums echoing off the walls.

*”Hey Space.”*

He greeted me, and I gave him a rundown on what had just happened at the venue. We both got a good laugh out of Frezz’s denial and walked up to the office together to plan the war. I already knew it was going to be easy, but Space gave me even more reassurance on the matter.

I also went to go grab Hallthorr so we could have a small family meeting, and upon a bit of conversation, we decided that he could have a room in our home for when he wanted to visit. Space also agreed to giving him some combat training, since he’s never been in an actual battle before. I watched the interaction with a smile on my face, and said goodbye to Space as I took Hallthorr to see where I was living.

I’d have to get started on war supplies soon, I guess I’ll be getting busy again.