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Feb 04, 2012 05:06PM

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"Why!? You don't have to be bad Sora," Tails begged, "Please, don't go with Eggman!"
"Come on Sora, I can't wait forever!" Eggman said impatiently.
She turned her back on the orange fox, "I want to be bad. It's who I am."
He grabbed her hand, "Sora, please. I want to be your friend. We all do."
She jerked out of his grasp, "No! I am who I am Tails. No amount of friendship can change that. I'm sorry, but I can't come with you."
"Sora!" his voice yelled out as she flew away.
Tears gathered in her eyes and her lips formed the words, "I'm sorry."
Salty tears escaped her dark green eyes and dripped into long black hair that fluttered in the wind, "Quit your blubbering! Forget that little twerp!" Eggman yelled.
The microchip in her brain reacted immediatly, "Yes, sir."
"Good! Now you know better than to run off," he continued.
"Yes, sir," she muttered gazing out the window.
"I'm almost glad you did though. Now Tails will be out of commision for a while. We all know how long it takes for him to get over heartbreaks. Hahah! He doesn't see to have much luck with girls, don't you think Sora?"
Anger overrode the microchip, "Don't talk about him like that! Cosmo was different, I'm a nobody. He doesn't care that much about me."
"I'm glad you take it that way," Eggman chuckled wickedly, "That makes all the sweeter."
She turned away from him, "Just...don't talk about him."
"Don't turn your back on me," Eggman warned forcing her to turn back around, "And I'll talk about that little brat all I want. Don't forget I control you."
The fact settled around her mind, "I know."
"Good," he spat turning back to the controls.
She turned back away from him and gazed over the edge. The forest was a blur beneath them, dark green colors swirled with bright ones, and the occasional chirp of a bird rose through the canopy. The air was moist and humid as it always was in the summer. But this one was different, special.
Sora looked over her shoulder and saw that Eggman was absorbed in his control again. In that split second, she launched herself from the ship. She wouldn't hurt anyone else again, love had found her.

"Why!? You don't have to be bad Sora," Tails begged, "Please, don't go with Eggman!"
"Come on Sora, I can't wait forever!" Eggman said impatiently.
She turned her bac..."
ugh you make my writing sound sucky!!!!!

Miles sat down in his room and started crying. "Candace I'm...I'm so sorry," he cried. Tears streamed down his face. He could remember the scene from an hour ago. Her face and smile that made his heart melt. He needed her love with him. "Miles, you wanna come out buddy," he heard someone call out. Sam opened up the door just a crack. His green eyes looked at Miles comfortingly. Miles hid under his covers. "Go away Sam," he muttered. Sam walked in and sat on his bed. "Miles, I know how you feel. She was my friend also," Sam said as he pushed his blue hair out of his face. "You don't get it," Miles muttered. Sam picked up Miles' yo-yo and started messing with it. "You know, I'd feel the same way if I lost Alana," he said. "You haven't though...and when you do, you save her. I didn't," Miles muttered. Sam missed the yo-yo and had the wind it back up again. "You know what Miles, I have a gift for you. I think you'll love it very much," Sam said as he glared at the yo-yo. Miles sat up. "What is it," he said, hoping that Sam had saved Candace. "Here," Sam said as he handed the orange haired boy a seed. "A seed," Miles said sadly. "It's all that I found...she left it for you. I just know it," Sam said. Miles' eyes filled with tears and he hid under his covers again. He started crying so hard he got hiccups. Sam smiled faintly. "Please don't be sad Miles," he said. Miles didn't answer. "Okay...I'll be seeing you then," Sam said as he left the room.

The castle was ablaze. Where there wasn't rubble there was a raging fire or never-ending duel between two wizards.
Bob (I know, random name), staggered through the castle, dodging spells here, and throwing spells there. He collapsed at the entry to the Great Hall. He covered his ears but failed to block out the screams and evil laughs seeming to emanate from everywhere at once. He collapsed to his right and fell onto the door, his wand was falling from his hand and the blood pouring from his forehead had started blinding him.
He had to fight.
He picked his wand back up and turned around, staring out at the horrifying scene once again. With a rumble of the ground, the ceiling above him gave way and he was forced out into the small hallway that lead outside. "Eugh!" he shrieked, collapsing forward onto his stomach.
He craned his head up in time to see Lee, one of his classmates, who was in a very intense duel with a deatheater. The spells flew back and forth, but it was obvious Lee was losing. With each spell he staggered back, until he was forced against the wall. The Deatheater raised his wand up above his head, and in a snarl muttered, "Avada Ke-"
"Expelliarmus!" came a voice. The man's wand was knocked from his hand, and it took him a few seconds for his eyes to zero in on Bob. Lee had an incredulous look on his face and was staring at Bob who remained on the ground. What? I didn't say it did I? Bob thought. "Crucio!"
Bob's body exploded in a furious tornado of pain. Through every part of his body came the pain of fire, and stinging almost at once, his bones were stabbing at his burning muscles and the jolting electrified shocks never failed to add to the pain he was already experiencing. The world didn't exist, he was thrown into a completely different.. existence. Where all that did exist was pain. His body turned this way and that, and with each movement came more pain, not that he could help moving. The pain intensified with each second, and seemed unlikely to stop. But there was someone out there protecting him.
The shocks stopped, and the tornado lessened in intensity, but the pain definitely remained. He was thrown back into reality and his eyes landed on Lee, who's wand was pointing at the point where the Deatheater had been, what felt like, years before.
Lee looked down at him with a triumphant smile, and Bob returned it. His smile faltered as a burst of green light illuminated the scene, it had hit Lee. He flew into the wall, and there was a definite crack heard when his head impacted. Bob's head snapped forward and there was another wizard standing in the doorway that lead to the outside courtyard with his wand brandished, aimed at where Lee had just been hit.
Bob scrambled to his feet and leaped to the side. The spell hit just where his head was half a second ago. He jumped up and took refuge behind a large piece of rubble and looked up the steps to.. no it can't be.
Harry Potter came sprinting down the stairs, Hermione and Ron in his trail. They turned the corner and took out the wizard who'd been fighting his way towards Bob with explosions that broke the duels that were going on.
Bob jumped out of his hiding position and ran across the small hallway. He ducked under a spell just as he ran through the doorway leading out side. He ran down the steps and looked up to see a Giant flailing a large pitchfork. Bob ducked and felt the wind rush past his hair, although his eyes were intent on the wizards body who'd killed Lee.
He flicked his wand down towards the wizards body and shrieked, "CRUCIO!". The man's body flew further than expected, but his body jerked back and forth and Bob was satisfied with the pain. Harry and his trio ran past him, they caught his eye. They ran under the Giant with a multitude of Acromantuals in their wake. But through the chase Bob noticed on the other side of the courtyard, a flying rush of hair that ended up in a tangle on the ground, it looked like Lee. It was Lee. It had to be Lee.
An Acromantula had Lee!
"LEE!" Gurgled Bob, running across the courtyard already. His shoulder bumped the Giant and he collapsed to the ground, on his knees and hands. He crawled across the ground and didn't care to look up. A breeze carried his body and he flew across the courtyard towards the Acromantula ontop of his friend.
He turned around in time to see the Pitchfork land just metres behind him. The Giant turned around and began a brutal physical versus magic battle with Minerva Mc Gonagall. She'd saved his life.
He turned back and looked down to the boy lying on the ground, it wasn't Lee. Why did he think it was Lee? It was impossible for it to be him. He'd just seen his death not long ago! Why was he so stupid! He put himself in danger!
An unintelligible, inhuman shriek came from just above his head and he looked up to notice a terrifying scene. The Acromantula had pincers bared and its legs were gaining down on him.
He was forced on to his back while the weight dominated his want to move. The tears came seeping from his eyes and the Acromantula dug into his neck. One moment it was there, then it was gone.
The blood poured from his neck, while a few wizards ran up to his side. His body was carried once again by a breeze and he was knocked to one side of the courtyard, away from the action. His hand moved up to his neck and he felt fabric materializing over his wound, to retain the blood.
He turned his head to face the Giant in the courtyard and watched as the war continued on. Soon, those wizards would forget about him. Soon, when the battle ends, he'd be left there. Soon, those wizards will die.
Soon, he'd die.
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Sorry, I wasn't thinking at all when I wrote that, so if the description is too vague or perhaps to descriptive in some parts. Just don't mind it. This seems fun, coming up with completely random stories just to write. :D




He saw her catch his eye and looked away, blushing fiercely, "What's wrong?" she asked.
"Nothing, I'm fine," he muttered.
She gazed back out at the sunset, "It's really pretty tonight, isn't it? It's much better than the ones back home."
"Yeah, your world sure was strange...I mean, it wasn't strange, it was great! Um...I...uh..."
She laughed, her grey eyes twinkling, "I know what you meant. You're so funny, Tails!"
He blushed again, "Thanks, Mimi."
She pushed a strand of brown hair out of her face, "Is there anything you need to tell me? You seem distracted."
"Well...you know it's Valentine's day soon...and there's that dance. So I was wondering...well...do you..want to go...with me?"
Her face lit up, "Of course! I've been dying for you to ask me!"
"Really? I mean...I was planning on talking to ya sooner, but..."
She gave him a hug, "I'm so happy right now!"
He hugged her back, "Me too."
"Sometimes I think I might love you," she whispered.
He pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes, "I feel the same way about you. Happy Valentine's Day, Mimi."


I see a flash of tear filled eyes and an ancient evil in a pair of grey. A tangled mess of black hair envolopes the child, and the car continues along. It makes a sudden turn and I am momentarily blinded as the trees swallow it. The hoverpad beneath my feet vibrates softly, but quietly as I move to catch up with the car. Suddenly, I spot a reflection of sunlight and hurry towards it.
The car makes a sharp turn and I veer right, keeping my feet tightly placed as I do so. The dirt crunches loudly under the spinning tires and for once I am grateful for inheriting my fathers inventive skills. Of course, I still despise him for aboning me, and my mother.
As my thoughts turn bitter towards the man who left us, I fail to notice which way the car turns, and am soon unable to hear the crackling of tire against dirt. Gasping, I flip the hoverpad to it's maximum speed, and soar through the forest, still determined. After a few hours, the hoverpad runs out of energy and I am left alone.
A few birds chirp at the dwindling sunlight as if to order it to stay, and I have the urge to join them. Although coated in heavy winter gear, nights get to everyone, and if I didn't hurry it's have me too. As I turn to leave the forest I hear a loud scream and put my fingers to my lips. The screams continue and tears fall down my face as they strike home. I lift my fingers off my lips and whisper, "I'm coming... Rapunzel."

She woke up to find herself in a blinding area. Everything was white. "Hello," she squeaked. She sat up and came face to face with a purple cat just like her. She wore a sweet soft white lacey dress. She had a huge set of wings with a tint of pink. Hello dear! Are you okay? You came up here suddenly," she said. Amaya looked around. She looked at the cat suspisousely. "I'm supposed to be dead. Where am I," she said sternly. The cat smiled. "You are in the corridors for guardian angels," she said, "By the way my name is Lilac." Amaya moaned. "First, my name is Amaya and second, I'M NO WHERE NEAR ANGEL LIKE AT ALL," Amaya said. Lilac giggled. "If you were sent here, you are," she said. Amaya shook her head. "Heck no! I-I'd rather go to-" Amaya started but Lilac covered her mouth. "We don't say that name here," she whispered. Amaya moaned. "Okay, if I'm a guardian angel, who am I guarding," she mummbled. Lilac took her to a fountain in the middle of the room. They looked into it as Lilac poked it softly. Ripples formed a picture of a young light brown wolf. His green eyes shone with sadness. "This is Nigal. He needs help. He calls himself a monster, but someone has to tell him he's not. Its your job to protect him and help him find someoen to love. But here's the catch of being a guardian angel, YOU CAN NOT FALL IN LOVE," Lilac said. Amaya moaned. "Wasn't planning to. Love is a terible thing," she muttered. Lilac looked at her. "You have a problem with this," she asked. Amaya shook her head. "No, I just don't see why I have to make someone fall in love when I couldn't even keep a guy for myself," she muttered. She quickly left the place she was at and searched for the wolf.

She did not dare look at him again, did not glance over the dying flames to where the boys were sitting, but kept her eyes safely on her side of the fire, on her own friends. But sometimes she thought she could feel his eyes on her, like a soft breath on her cheek.

Aurora looked over at Sabrina. They were both tied up and were being watched by Decoe and Bocoe. Aurora sighed. "This is boring," she moaned. Dr. Eggman looked back at the m. "YOU TWO ARE MY PRISONERS! IN A FEW HOURS ALL THE VOLCANOES ON THE EARTH WILL EXPLODE," he said. Aurora moaned. She opened her mouth the tell Eggman that his plan was going to fail but her amr burned a little. She looked back and remembered the promise. She closed her mouth and sat the pouting. "Are you seriously gonna try again," Sabrina said. "Sonic will svae us," Aurora said. Eggman turned around and stared at them. "THAT'S IT WITH YOU TWO! I'LL JUST GET RID OF YOU FOR GOOD RIGHT NOW! ANY LAST STATEMENTS," he snapped. Aurora and Sabrina looked at each other and smiled slyly. "YEP! WHAT WOULD YOU DOOOOOOOOOO FOR A A KLONDIKE BAR," they said together. Eggman stared at them. "YOU BRATS! I'M NOT THAT FAT," he said. Aurora smiled. "We didn't exactly call you fat, we asked what would you dooooo for a klondike bar," Aurora said. Sabrina smiled. "You just brought that one on yourself Egghead," Sabrina snickered.

She layed there. The book covered her face. Her chest rose up and down softly, showing that she was asleep. "Wake up," a voice said. Nothing. "WAKE UP! Ugh fine! I'll just call you then," the voice said again,"Alo, Ala, Alu, Ale, Ali, send the one I call." The ground under her disappeared and she started falling. Her emerald green eyes opened suddenly. Her orange hair flipped in front of her face. She felt something surge in her and she landed on the ground perfectly. She turned around. A young girl with dark pink hair ran up. "I'm so sorry ma'am, please excuse my urgent call," she said. The orange haired girl looked around. "Where am I," she muttered. "You are in the land of Avalon. Camelot is what you probably know it as best. My name is Avice," the other girl said. The orange haired girl looked at Avice. She had dark pink hair in a long braid. At the bottom of the braid was a golden loop. Her dress was a pink/red color and symbols of the moon and sun along the bottom of it. She held a staff with a blue orb at the top. She smiled. "I'm Tori," she said as she looked around seeing all sort of knights around the,"Seems like your in a pickle. Want me to help get you out of it Avice." Avice looked at her. "Oh please," she said. Tori smiled and beat up sevreal of the people with only her hands. Tori walked to stand right next to Avice and looked at a man on a horse. His armor was dark and scary. He had dark purple mist around him. Tori smiled. "You must be the king of this messed up group of knights. Well how about I teach you a lesson," Tori said. She ran towards the man but Avice grabbed her wrist. "Woah, you don't have enough knowledge to fight him," she said. Tori looked at her confused. Avice closed her eyes. "Alo," she muttered. The earth spunn around them and they vanished. They soon landed in a clearing. Tori looked at Avice. "Wjat was that all about? I could have tooken him on! I'm strong enough," Tori said. Avice shook her head. "I fear its not like that. You see that man was King Arthur," Avice said. Tori looked at her confused. "As in, King Arthur of the round table? The man who united the kingdom together? HOW COULD THAT HAVE BEEN HIM! HE...HE LOOKED MORE EVIL THAN HE'S SUPPOSSED TO," Tori exclaimed.

"AMY! WATCH OUT," another voice said.
Amaya looked in the direction. She was a guardian angel now, she had to help anyone she could, but mainly Nigal. She looked at the picture of him. His beautiful green eyes, his soft brown fur. He looked kinda cute.
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING! YOU CAN'T FALLI IN LOVE, she thought to herself. She crumpled up the paper and ran towards the screaming. She saw a pink hedgehog and a blue hedgehog. Standing in front of them was a wolf. He had sharp claws, red eyes, and light brown fur just like the wolf in the picture. She ran towards the pink and blue hedgehogs. "WATCH OUT," she cried. The wolf ran towards them and Amaya push them out of the way. She stood in front of the brown wolf. "STOP," she said. He tried to stop, but something made him jump on her.
"Who are you," he asked. His voice was mainly ruff and dark, but she noticed something soft, sweet, and Australian about it.
Amaya pushed him off of her. "I'm Amaya, who are you," she said sternly.
The wolf's red eyes were slowly turning back to green and his claws were slowly disappearing. "I'm Nigal," he said. Suddenly he slumped right over and fell in her lap.
"NIGAL," she cried.

"What is it," he heard Sonic say. Sonic looked at the clock. "Tails, its three in the morning go back to-" but Sonic couldn't finish his sentence because the young kitsune ran into his room and wrapped his arms around him. Tails started crying. "T-Tails, what's wrong buddy," Sonic asked.
"Nightmare! You...gone...dead...I," Tails said as he cried. Sonic frowned and hugged the little fox tighter.
"Tails...I'm right here and I'm not going to die for a long time," Sonic said. Tails kept crying on his shoulder. Sonic smiled. "Tails, its okay. I'm right here," he said soothingly. Soon the crying stopped.
"You promise," Tails said silently.
"I promise buddy," Sonic said, "Now lets go back to bed."
Tails nodded his head and hugged Sonic one more time. "I love you Sonic! You're the best brother a kid could ever have," he said. Tails got up and went back to his bedroom.
Sonic followed him. "Sweet dreams," he said.

Aww!!! So cute! Poor Tails.
(this is a continuation of the Sora story XD!)
The breath was sucked from her lungs as the air flew past her. Long black hair whipped her face and the chip began to set of an alarming amount of control. She smirked as she realized that Eggman could no longer control her, but soon it fell off her face as she realized that she was falling to her doom.
"EEP!" she shrieked, bracing herself to fall into the thick green canopy.
Instead of falling through branches however, she was soon flying through the air, "What the...TAILS!" she flung her arms around him and began to sob, "I'm so sorry."
They landed and he set her down, "It's okay," he assured her with a smile.
She sniffled, "I'm so sorry."
He grabbed her hand, "It'll be alright. We'll help ya through it."
"But Eggman can still control me," she said sadly.
"He may control your mind, but he can't have your heart," he reminded her.
She smiled a watery grin, "Thank you Tails."
"Plus, I bet I could get that thing out of you," he added.
She brightened, her green eyes full of hope, "Really?"
He gave her a thumbs up, "I'm sure of it. It's good to have you back Sora."
Her eyes brimmed with tears again, "It's good to be back."
He smiled, "Let's go. The sooner we get that thing out of you, the better."
She nodded, "Okay."
They began to walk through the forest and down the path that led to the base. All the while, not noticing the eyes that watched them go.

"She's WHAT? Since when??" My mother's voice was sharp with fear.
In that moment, I regretted telling Kathy, and when a notification popped up a few seconds later on my screen, I ignored it.
So began the treatment of my depression. I had been dealing with constant sadness for a few months, but until that night the thought to kill myself hadn't crossed my mind. My parents took me in to get me diagnosed, and prescription anti-depressants soon followed. Luckily, it was spring break, so I didn't have to deal with facing Kathy. She sent me texts constantly, but I ignored them all, angry at her for dragging my parents into this mess. She knew I'd been struggling with depression, but her caring words and hugs had always pulled me out of the deepest darknesses. She also knew that I wasn't on good terms with my parents, although they didn't. My friends felt more like my family than my family did. I dreaded going back to school, because it meant having to sit across from her in English and eat lunch with her, being civil the whole time.
On the first Monday back from break, I didn't go to the science wing, where my friends and I normally hung out before school. I went to the cafeteria and worked on my math homework that I knew I would be assigned during 7th hour. Within ten minutes, I heard a flute playing. My iPod's ringtone for my friend Hope, who plays flute in the band. She wanted to know where I was. I replied that I hadn't finished my homework and knew I wouldn't be able to finish if I went to the science wing, so I was hanging out elsewhere. Her next question startled me: "why won't you respond to Kathy's texts?"
I later found out that Kathy had told all our friends the whole situation, but warned them to only talk about it if I brought it up. Hope knew that Kathy and I were inseparable and was concerned about my mental state.
I replied that I was mad at Kathy for telling my parents. Just then, the first bell rang. Off to English...
For the next few days, I only talked to Kathy during class about school, and even that was only sparingly. She, however, sent me texts constantly, telling about her day or begging me to respond. Most often, she just reminded me how much she loved me. On Friday night though, I got a completely different text from her.
"Marie, I know you're mad at me, and I understand that. But my mom just had to take Gabrielle to the hospital cuz she's sick and a few minutes later we got a call from Utah, saying Nick was in an accident, so my dad is on his way there. Ben is at activities and Krystal is at work. I'm here all alone... I need you"
Oh boy. How do I respond to that? Gabrielle, Kathy's younger sister, has no immune system and any illness could be deadly for her. Her older brother Nick was at college in Utah. While I was reeling from shock, Hope texted me. "Think about what you would feel like if your positions were reversed."
"what?"
"you know what I mean. If Kathy refused to talk to you and your whole world was falling apart, and she wasn't there."
Kathy had texted Hope too. I ran through the scenario in my head, if she had been suicidal and I had told her parents. If she had quit talking to me... Ouch. My heart nearly stopped. And to think that's what I was doing to Kathy...
"Jenna, I'll text you later, I gotta do something"
A short walk later, I was standing on Kathy's doorstep. I knew she wouldn't answer if I knocked, since she was the only one home, so I sent her a text: "look outside." She came to the door soon after and her eyes got really wide when she saw me.
"you came!" she flung open the door, almost crying. I smothered her in a bear hug, whispering, "I have been so stupid. I'll understand if you can't forgive me."
She pulled back from me to look into my eyes. "All friends have little fights. I will always forgive you. No matter what."



She walked not seeing anything, but feeling and hearing everthing. A twig snapped. About two yards behind her. She turnecd quickly and held up the bow and arrow. She heard laughter. Male. "How could a blind girl like you shoot me, don't you have a guardian or two worrying about you," he said. Around the age of 18-29. "Maybe I do, why do you care," she said. "A blind girl like you shouldn't be playing with sharp stuff like an arrow," the man said. He took a step closer. "Go away, I know how to use this," she said. He laughed. "I'm not scared," he said She pulled it back. "Take a step closer," She said. He did while laughing. The man was taller than her, his chest probably was in the perfect place for her to lean her head against it. She raised it up so if she let go the arrow would hit his heart perfectly. He laughed again. "Who are you," he asked. "You're worst nightmare, Randori," she said. He walked around her. "You know, you're quite talented," he said. Randori lowered her bow slightly, just incase. "You can come work for me and the king. Your parents don't have to know, we could send soldiers over and tell them you got eaten by bears," the man said. Randori made a tiny movement with her foot, tightening her grip on the ground. She could sence movement waves. The man was just a few inches smaller than she thought. He was skinny for his size. He was mainly muscels. "Fine, but you don't have to send soldiers to my house, you'd never find it anyways," she said. She followed the man.

Mai looked down. She didn't want to meet eyes with any of them, espacially Zane. "I...I live with my papa, Sensei Li, he trained me to be a ninja...just like you guys."
"But I thought girls weren't aloud to be ninjas," Kai said.
"You idiots. Sensei Wu was about to make me a ninja, but I didn't want to. You guys are so stupid sometimes," Nya said.
Mai looked up at Nya and then looked away. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys sooner. Its jsut that I wanted to see if I could trust you," she said silently.
Zane smiled. "I understand," he said. He set his hand on Mai's shoulder.
Mai looked up at him and suddenly encased him in a hug. She stood there crying.
Zane looked at her confused. "What is the meaning of this," he asked stupidly.
"Its because I trust you...you're my friend...I enjoy your company," she said with a smile.
"NINDROID DOESN'T UNDERSTAND," Jay exclaimed with a laughed.
Mai took off one of her shoes and chucked it at him. It nailed him in the forehead.
"OW!"
Everyone started laughing, including Zane.





Completly weird but I like.

Bated breathe and cold night air. Lingering smoke like heavy fog, choking, stinking, filthy, gritty. Lost. I am lost. I don't like this part of town, the way the street lights..."
Ah, see that is the point of a freewrite. To just write. You did excatly what you are suposed to and nicely done :)

Very visual with lost of imagery.


Epic Mickey ^_^

That makes sense :)

Love is a thing that is different for everyone and things you did when you were little don't really matter when you get older becuase you learn more. You understand more and make other decesions that you will change later in life, most likely, as nothing is for certian. You can love in different ways too and I got asked once what love is. You know what I said? I said that love is an undefinable force that gives us what we need in the way we need it, whether we think so or not.

The beauty of free-writes is they help you put things down on paper that you wouldn't be able to get out otherwise or help you be in a writing mood. So weird or not they are something to hold onto.