| Only in Past Memories by Sailor Esmeralda Chapter 5 The next morning, Athena and the others went over to visit Phoebus and to thank him for saving Emeralda�s life. Helen welcomed them in and led them to Phoebus� room. Phoebus was propped up against a mountain of pillows and had blankets upon blankets pilled on top of him. He was eating his breakfast in bed. �Sweetheart, you have some visitors.� He looked up from eating and a smile spread across his face when he saw Esmeralda. Athena walked over to his bed and patted his hand. �You were a very brave boy, risking your life just to save her.� �She�s my friend. I would do anything for my friend.� �You are a very sweet and wonderful boy,� said Athena. Esmeralda jumped upon the bed and gave him a big hug. �Thank you for saving me Mars.� �You're very welcome, Essie. I would be really sad if I lost you.� Phoebus gave her a little kiss on the cheek. Esmeralda giggled and gave him a kiss back. The women looked at one another and smiled. Phoebus Sr. walked into the room. �You baby him way to much dear.� He walked over to Helen and kissed her cheek. �We have some visitors.� Helen blushed in embarrassment. �I saw that. Good morning ladies, and how are we this fine morning?� �Just fine General.� Michelle answered. �Good. And how is Esmeralda?� �I am fine," said Esmeralda. �Good. No more going for a swim in the river I think,� said Phoebus Sr. She giggled �No.� �Papa there is someone at the door for you.� the youngest daughter said. �Really? Who?� �Judge Frollo.� The room went silent. �Tell him I�ll be done in a moment,� Phoebus Sr. finally said. �Okay, I�ll have Hunter distract him.� �Good idea.� Phoebus Sr. thought for a moment. �I have and idea, Jack, take the gypsies down the back stairs to the stable yard." The eldest daughter nodded her head and started out of the room. The gypsies followed and Phoebus Sr. quickly set up the room so it looked like nothing had happened. Just as he had finished� �Good morning General.� �Good morning sir.� Frollo walked into the room and saw Phoebus lying in the bed. �What happened to your son, General?� �He fell in the river yesterday. Very traumatic experience for him.� The General lied. �I see.� Frollo walked over to the bed and Phoebus shrank back into the covers. Frollo caught hold of his arm. �I have heard rumors that your son is friends with a group of gypsies.� �Ow you�re hurting my arm!� said Phoebus. �Don�t talk back to me, young man.� �Hey, you can�t talk to my child that way. Let go of his arm,� protested Phoebus Sr. �Sorry. Is this true General? Is he gallivanting around with gypsies?� said Frollo. �No, I don�t know who told you that, but they were wrong.� �All right, I�ll believe you for now. You may have a clean record, but I know you can be very selective when listening to orders. If I see anyone in your family talking with any gypsy, you will be talking with me.� Frollo left the room with a hard look set on his face. �One of these days�� Phoebus Sr. said, shaking his head. �Does this mean me and Essie can�t be friends?� asked Phoebus. �I don�t know, son. I don�t know.� NEW!! Go to Chapter 6 Back to Fanfic Back to Index |