Fanon:The Alpha: Birth to Present: Difference between revisions

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==Chapter 3 - Friends and Toys==

The scoutmaster subsequently cast his line, and almost immediately caught a bite. He pulled back forcefully and a large fish came flying out of the water.

Anton looked at Deanna, his eyes sparkling with tears. He managed an emotional smile. He hugged Deanna. "Thank you. That would be nice."

==Chapter 7 - Fights and Loss==

''Two years later...''

"So, Anton," asked Deanna. She and Anton were hanging out in the playground in Central Park. It had been their refuge from the stresses of the recent increase in schoolwork in preparation for the final primary school examinations. "What are you planning to do after the exams?"

"I don't know," Anton sighed. "I might sleep a little bit more, I guess."

Deanna laughed. "Me too."

"You know," Anton said. "I don't have a clue what I want to be when I grow up. I don't know whether I should try to get elected into Howlgard's Presidency once my father retires or whether I should do something else."

"Well, maybe you should try out some careers before deciding on the one you want," Deanna said.

"But my parents would want me in the politics career. The Presidency's been in my family for generations!"

"Stuff and nonsense!" she replied. "The President is democratically elected, even though your father, and your grandfather, and his father have all held the leadership of Howlgard. They were all elected! You don't have to be!"

"But my parents-"

"Your parents can't make the choice for you!"

"'''YOU CAN'T MAKE THE CHOICE EITHER!'''" Anton raised his voice. Deanna shrunk back, tears welling in her eyes. She then jumped off the swings and ran away. Anton then realised what he had done. He jumped off the swings as well, running after his friend.

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"Deanna!" Anton called as he ran around central Howlgard. He shouted louder. "Deanna! Where are you?!"

''I'm such an idiot'', Anton thought. ''I've just made my friend mad at me. Good job, Anton.''

He then ran up the steps of the Troysons' home. He rang the doorbell. A cheery Maria Troyson opened the door.

"Hi, Mrs Troyson," Anton greeted her politely.

"Hello, Anton," Maria said. "What's up?"

"We...uh..." Anton stuttered. "We got into an argument."

"Oh," Maria replied. "Well, she's not here, that's for sure. Try the library. She likes that place."

"Thanks, Mrs Troyson," Anton said.

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Anton strode into the library. He was a big fan of books as well. He slowly walked through the halls of the relatively small, but packed library. It had shelves full of literary delicacies from all over the world. Every wall, every square centimetre of space was filled with either bookshelves or desks, with little space to move around.

Anton noticed Deanna sitting at a little corner at the back of the library, sitting in an armchair. But she wasn't reading. She simply had her hands covering her face. She was sobbing.

''Oh no,'' Anton thought as he began to run as fast as he could to Deanna.

"Go away, Anton," Deanna sobbed.

"Deanna-"

"NO, Anton!" The shout echoed through the halls of the library. No librarian was present, as the library was always open and books could be borrowed freely. There weren't any burglars in Howlgard anyway. So there wasn't really anyone to shush Deanna.

"Deanna, I'm-"

"You're too HOT-HEADED, Anton!" Deanna exclaimed through her tears. "I've seen you. I know you! Somehow, you're ALWAYS shouting at ME!" Anton bowed his head. He knew she was right. He got angry too easily.

"Deanna," Anton said. Deanna looked up. A tear ran down her face. She wiped it away with her hand.

"I'm...I'm so sorry. For that and for all the other times in the past. I'll...try not to be so...short-tempered next time," he said regretfully. He put out his hand to Deanna, hoping she would be as forgiving as she had been other times. "Friends?"

Deanna stared at Anton, as if thinking about whether to pardon him or to leave him forever with the guilt of his impetuosity. Then, to Anton's relief, she took his hand. "Friends."

Eventually, everyone had left. Ben, Ollie, Nadia and Kathy had decided to stay the night with Anton and Deanna, and had all turned in for the night. Anton and Deanna were left in the living room, on the couch.

Deanna had cried herself to sleep as Anton continued to hold Deanna. Anton began to notice that his eyelids were becoming really heavy. He forced himself to stay awake, keeping vigilant watch over his girlfriend. Around a half hour later, however, he gave up, and he fell asleep, with the love of his life in his arms.

==Chapter 10 - Rings and Bells==

''The following day...''

Anton Vargheim IV awoke. He noticed that it was still early. It was around five-thirty in the morning. He then realised what he must do.

Laying Deanna carefully on her bed, he rushed out the door and sprinted across the bridge before running through the gates of his home, Vargheim Manor. He ran upstairs, entering his bedroom. He stared at his coin box. It had so much money in it, it had evolved into a steel safe. Anton turned the combination lock. Five. Two. Seven. Four. It flipped open, and he stared at the five thousand Simoleons sitting there. He grabbed out all the money and slammed the safe shut. Running out the door, he stuffed the wads of money into his pocket and ran to the nearby consignment store. Fortunately, it had already opened for the day while the sleepy town woke itself up.

"Welcome to Consignments Howlgard," said the clerk. He frowned sympathetically. "I'm so sorry."

"It's alright," Anton said. "Do you happen to have any...um...rings?"

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''Two semesters later...''

Anton and Deanna had finally graduated from university, both finishing their courses with flying colours. They had exchanged contact details with Ben, Ollie, Nadia and Kathy, and they parted ways.

Upon their return to Howlgard, Anton and Deanna decided to pay a visit to the graveyard. But, before that happened, Anton dropped by home. After greeting his family and a lot of hugs, he left Deanna to be bombarded by his family. He bounded up the stairs and rushed into his room.

When he came down again he was wearing his best suit. Deanna was already dressed in her formal outfit. They said goodbye to his family, and they drove across the bridge to the adjacent island, where the cemetery was located.

In front of the graves of Deanna's deceased family, Deanna began to cry again. Anton put his hand on her shoulder.

"We miss you so much," Deanna sobbed. Anton simply bowed his head in silence.

Finally, he spoke up. "Mr and Mrs Troyson, I'd like to ask something of you."

He put his right hand into his pocket. His hand wrapped around a small object in it.

"I'd like...to ask..." he turned to Deanna. Deanna's eyes sparkled in anticipation, waiting to see what he would do next.

"I would like to humbly ask...for your gracious blessing..." He took his hand out of his pocket, holding a small black box with a gold rim wrapped around it. Deanna put her hands to her mouth in shock. "...and approval for the marriage of me to your daughter."

Deanna was jumping up and down in excitement, nodding her head very quickly. Anton pulled the diamond ring from the box and held it up to the sky. The sky was clear, and there was not a single cloud in the vicinity of the cemetery.

"I guess that's a yes, then," Anton said, smiling. He slid the ring onto Deanna's ring finger. They embraced.

"Thank you so much, Anton," Deanna whispered. Anton felt ecstatic. He wished he could make time stop. He'd quite happily stay like this forever.

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''St PlumbBob Cathedral, Moonlight Falls''

"I do."

Anton, in his best suit, and Deanna, in her wedding gown, stood facing each other while a priest read from his book.

"Then I proclaim you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

As the two newlyweds kissed each other, the others in the pews applauded with joy. Anton Vargheim IV and Deanna Troyson were now married.

Deanna's hazel eyes looked at Anton's blues intently. "I wish Mama, Papa and Tom were here to see this."

"Don't worry," Anton whispered back. "I'm sure they're watching us right now."

==Chapter 11 - Squeals and Screams (again)==

''Fourteen months later, Sacred Spleen Hospital, Howlgard''

"It's a boy!" the doctor cried. The new mother sighed in relief and joy. The baby was handed to her. His blue eyes matched his light brown hair perfectly. Tears filled her eyes. Anton felt a little teary himself.

"Welcome to the world, baby," Deanna said to the crying boy. "Shhhh, it's okay. Mummy's here."

Anton grinned. "Ryan."

Deanna, puzzled, turned to look at Anton.

"I've always liked that name. Let's call him Ryan."