Chapter 7: Moving on with Life

Nighttime falls and Morton got over his father and thought that him coming back in his life, knew it wasn't gonna last. He stared at the moon and looked so angry and sad inside. Horton came across the trees and saw Morton sitting in the branch. He said, "You okay?"

"Yeah, I'm doing fine. Just looking at the moon." said Morton.

"Look, I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?" Morton asked.

"I'm sorry that.... he broke your heart." Horton answered.

Morton sighed exasperatedly and said, "I know everything he said was a lie, but I thought that he's changed after 19 years. I guess I was wrong."

"I know you're still mad at me about what happened and I said things to him that I didn't mean and it really hurt you." said Horton.

"Dude, you had to say what you wanted to say. I was defensive." said Morton.

"I know. I would never do anything to hurt you."

"I know. You and Kangaroo didn't want to judge me, you wanted to protect me and I should've listened to you guys." said Morton.

"I understand."

"If I ever need someone to protect me, it would be you because you're like my father to me. I love you, man and I just don't want to lose you as my best friend."

"You know I'm never gonna lose you. You are my brother, Morton. End of story." said Horton.

Morton sighed and felt as if he's being loved and appreciates him for what he's done. He came over to Horton and hugged him. He closed his eyes and felt as if he's part of the family.

"Just wanted to check in on you."

"Okay, see you in the morning?" asked Morton.

"Yep, you gonna be okay?" asked Horton.

"Of course. Good night."

"Good night."

Horton walked off and Morton felt the wind blowing through his face and sped across the tree, still looking at the moon and the night sky and decides to get over his father by singing.

I'm holding on a rope

Got me ten feet of the ground

And I'm hearing with you say

But I just can't make a sound

You tell me that you need me

Then you go and cut me down

But wait...

Tell me that you're sorry

Didn't think I'd turn around

You say...

That it's too late to apologize

It's too late

I said it's too late to apologize

It's too late

Yeah...

I'd take another chance

Take a fall, that a shot for you

I need you like a heart needs a beat

But it's nothing new

I loved you like a fire red

Now it's turning blue

And you say...

Sorry like an angel

Heaven let me think was you

But I'm afraid...

It's too late to apologize

It's too late

I said it's too late to apologize

It's too late...

Ohhh

It's too late to apologize

It's too late

I said it's too late to apologize

It's too late

I said it's too late to apologize, yeah

I said it's too late to apologize, yeah...

I'm holding on a rope

Got me ten feet off...

the ground

He felt as if he's over the ordeal of his father and decides to move on with his life and be lucky to have a best friend in Nool... like Horton. With that, he sped inside the tree and fell asleep, hoping that Morton's life would be in perspective.

The song is called "Apologize" from OneRepublic. I love that song so much. It was originally gonna be a Lifehouse song, but hearing OneRepublic again, it should be added there, so I hope it works and that it ROCKS THE ENDING!! Anyways, tell me what you think of this awesome fanfic!