Chapter one: New girl?

Authors note: Ok according to wikipedia, Miss. Montague and Mr. Capulet got married and so did Lord Redbrick and Lady Blueberry, so in this story they are. In the film Tybalt was my favourite character so I wanted to make my OC for him. Enjoy!

"So, where to begin…"

"Why don't we just start from the beginning?"

"Good one, now get out of the spotlight Tybalt!"

"Ok!"

"So anyway where to begin… well it all began in a garden. And before any of you ask, yes I am a gnome. I have a big part to play after Gnomeo and Juliet but my story begins in a different garden. The story begins with me, well of course. And this is how I came to be a part of the red and blue garden…"

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On a fine crisp morning in the red and blue garden the gnomes stood perfectly still. They would usually be on the move creating even more mischief than any other gnome families but not at this moment in time. Mr. Capulet made his way into the garden carrying a trowel in one hand and a gnome on the other. The red and blue gnome's eyes moved shiftily as Mr. Capulet moved past them. He was carrying a new gnome and surprisingly it was a pretty female gnome carrying a bouquet of daffodils in both of her hands, a sweet smile was plastered to her face but her hat was not red or blue for that matter. It was orange.

"Well now, where to put you," said Mr Capulet looking around the newly refurbished garden to find a decent spot for his new gnome. He then looked in a direction and immediately knew it was the right space for the gnome.

Mr. Capulet moved over to the new Tybalt's wishing well and placed the elegant gnome next to his flower boy, who amongst the other gnomes was called Tybalt. He placed the gnome down next to Tybalt and then observed his garden and the new gnome that stood out amongst the others because she was orange. Well not all over; her hat was orange but her dress was a light blue colour with light dots of orange in certain places. Her hair was dark brown which reached just beneath her shoulders. This was not normal for a gnome, but to this gnome it was.

"Do you think she will ruin our décor?" The recently married Mrs Capulet (Miss Montague) asked a little concerned.

"Not at the price I got her at," replied Mr Capulet.

"Well we could always colour her hat in a different paint if we have to".

"I like her as she is. I would leave it be, it is better to be different".

"Perhaps you're right". Then the old couple both walked back into their new house happily, leaving the gnomes to their business.

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Once the humans were out of the picture the gnomes began to spring back to life again. Many of them awoke and headed straight to the wishing well where the newcomer was placed. Soon a crowd gathered around the wishing well. The new gnome still stood in her original position. Her head slightly titled towards the sky and her smile still sweet and innocent.

Tybalt was one of the last gnomes to awake and was immediately startled when he saw a gnome blocking his usual vision. He jumped back slightly then looked at the female gnome with suspicious eyes.

"Who the heck is she?" Tybalt pointed at her and moved his head around to the crowd looking for an answer.

"Ask her and find out," Benny replied from within the crowd.

Tybalt then walked towards the newcomer with slow dramatic footsteps. He was then halted from another voice from the crowd.

"I'm sure she wont bite you Tybalt just give her a nudge. No need to be so slow and dramatic with her," Lord Redbrick announced earning some smirks from some other gnomes including Lady Blueberry who stood next to Lord Redbrick.

Tybalt glared slightly at the elder gnome and then turned his attention to the female gnome who still hadn't moved from her original position. He slowly poked her with his little chubby finger and she immediately awakened. Tybalt suddenly jumped back as the female gnome gave a short gasp of shock and surprise. She looked around at the group of other gnomes that were huddled around her. She then jumped back when she saw Tybalt standing next to her. The girl was obviously nervous by the other gnome's appearance as she started to back away slowly.

"Don't worry dear, we are not going to hurt you," Lady Blueberry stepped forward and held her hand out towards the girl. "What is your name?"

"Rosie," the girl said slowly with a precautious tone. She didn't want to get to friendly with these gnomes, or else something bad might happen.

"Well it's very nice to meet you Rosie. Welcome to our garden!" Lord Redbrick stepped forward next to Lady Blueberry and smiled warmly. The girl accepted the smile a little and shook his hand.

"Well, it's nice to be here too… I guess. It's better than being stuffed in an old building for several weeks," Rosie explained frowning a little.

Tybalt soon jumped into the conversation. "Why is your hat orange?" he said in an arrogant tone. Rosie turned her attention from Lady Blueberry and Lord Redbrick and turned to face Tybalt, her face now showed a hint of annoyance.

"I could ask the same about you. And why on earth does a 'oh so tough' gnome have a pansy on his belly?" This earned a few chuckles especially from the small gnomes who usually pointed it out to Tybalt.

"Oh smart girl. I see we are going to be best friends," Tybalt spat sarcastically.

"Tybalt! Don't be so rude to our newcomer. It's not everyday we have a new gnome in our garden," Lady Blueberry said.

"Yeah thank God we don't," Tybalt muttered.

"Well Tybalt considering you get along with Rosie so well, why don't you show her around?" Lord Redbrick smiled. Both Tybalt and Rosie looked at each other in disgust before Rosie decided to speak.

"No... No thank you. I can show myself around thanks".

"No we insist. Tybalt go and be nice to Rosie and show her around the garden," Lady Blueberry announced. Rosie and Tybalt both rolled their eyes in annoyance. Didn't the old gnomes realize that they hated each other? Or did they just want to annoy them both.

"Fine! Come along Rosie," Tybalt grabbed her arm tightly and dragged Rosie around the garden until they were out of sight from all the other gnomes.

"What the hell is your problem?" Rosie snapped pulling her arm from Tybalt's grasp, after making sure no one was in sight.

"You are!" Tybalt snapped back.

"Well that is some excuse. Here I am trying to be nice to some complete strangers that I barely even know and now some arrogant gnome decides to pick a fight. And with me!"

"Who said I was picking a fight?" Tybalt asked plainly.

"Well it's obvious that you are. What do you have against me? Is it my orange hat? Or just that I am a girl?" Rosie looked away.

"Ok… tell you what, I will make a deal. I will show you around this place in return for you leaving me alone any other time".

"Deal. I never wanted to make friends with a flower boy anyway," and with that Rosie started to look around the garden.

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Later on after Tybalt showed Rosie around the garden, Rosie managed to find a private place near the pond. The sun had settled below the horizon and the moon was making its appearance in the night sky. Rosie looked at her orange hat, the giant scratch was still visible and it was a bad reminder of her past. Rosie sighed and looked down at the water sadly. For several minutes she remained silent until a voice broke the silence into a million pieces.

"Good evening!" the frog Nanette smiled followed by another gnome who Rosie knew to be Juliet.

"And to you," Rosie smiled slightly.

"Rosie, are you ok?" Juliet asked noticing Rosie was very silent since she arrived.

"Yes. It's just I'm in a new environment with new people as all. I will get used to it soon," Rosie reassured. Juliet was not convinced.

"Look if this is about Tybalt… he is just, not so good around new people. He can be a bit nasty at times," Juliet said.

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Deep in the bushes a gnome was scuffling. The gnome was close enough to Juliet and Rosie to hear what they were saying. Tybalt was not impressed by what he was hearing.

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"Ha! A bit? Well if that was a bit, I dread to think what a lot is. Trust me when I say this, I have never met such an arrogant gnome in all my life! And I have met a lot of gnomes to know that," Rosie scoffed.

"Don't judge him yet Rosie. He may warm up to you".

"No he made his actions very clear to me," Rosie explained "He hates me, and I think I hate him even more".

"You don't mean that".

"Yes I do!"

"Very well then Rosie," Juliet gave in "But listen to this advice. Only time will tell," Juliet then decided to walk off and leave Rosie alone.

"What's that meant to mean?" Rosie called after Juliet.

"Just follow that advice Rosie," Juliet instructed her voice fading a little. Rosie sighed, was Juliet tying to get Rosie to like Tybalt? Well as Juliet put it "Only time would tell".

Tybalt watched Rosie mutter to herself through the bushes. He had not wished to have offended her, but he did kind of like Rosie. It's a shame she didn't like him back. Rosie then decided to go for a short walk around the garden, it may not be very helpful but at least she would feel a bit better.

Rosie made her way across the garden watching other gnomes go about their businesses. Rosie actually sighed, this reminded her too much of what happened a while ago. When she had a nice family and a lovely garden to live in, but all that had changed and now look where she was. Rosie was stopped in her tracks when a short gnome ran past her.

"Come along Shroom, we must get this to Gnomeo before the night is out," the little gnome Benny said heroically. He was soon followed by a little mushroom who hopped about slowly. Rosie looked a bit confused, what was Benny holding?

"Eh excuse me Benny? But what are you taking to Gnomeo?" Rosie asked plainly. Benny turned around and smiled.

"They are called coupons new girl. And we must get them to Gnomeo because there is a deal on the worldy, widey, web on new lawnmowers that we can use these babies for," Benny then turned around and carried on with his 'so called' mission. Rosie was left a little confused so she continued on with her walk.

The deer called Fawn was surrounded by bunny rabbits and little gnomes. "Let's play a game," he said "I am thinking of a movie, the man in the movie is a man who has a costume that is made of metal. What is this movie called?"

"Is it metal man?" the little gnomes said in unison.

"HA! Got you this time boys! Guess again," Fawn laughed. The little gnomes shook their heads confused.

"Is it Iron man?" A voice came from out of nowhere. It was Rosie who smiled like she knew the answer.

"Yes, wait. How did you know that?" Fawn asked puzzled.

"I have watched it. I will admit I kinda like it I think you all should watch it," Rosie said.

"She is good," Fawn said aloud. The little gnomes and bunnies looked up at him in annoyance. "What?" he asked them.

"Well thank you…eh Fawn is it?" Rosie asked.

"Yes," Fawn replied.

"Well nice to meet you. Well I must be going, goodbye!" Rosie walked away.

"Goodbye!" Fawn waved and then looked down at the glaring bunnies and gnomes "What?"

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Rosie made her way out into the ally. She looked up at the moon that now shone brightly in the sky. She was still getting used to her surroundings and most of the gnomes seemed to be nice around here, other than Tybalt of course. Speaking of Tybalt, Rosie couldn't seem to get him out of her mind. Was it all the anger of his arrogance or was it what Juliet said about him? Rosie actually didn't know what to think.

The ally was practically deserted and Rosie had no idea why she was out here. She turned to go back into the garden when she bumped into something, or someone.

"TYBALT!" Rosie yelled edging back from the gnome who she was trying to avoid and had now just bumped into.

"ROSIE!" Tybalt shouted. He was about to say something when the penny dropped. Or should we say, the arm of Tybalt dropped. LITERALLY!

Authors note: Well how do you like it so far? I most certainly do. More humorous things will come later in the story, right now I want to focus on Tybalt and Rosie's love/ hate relationship. Please review and if you could suggest some funny things that could happen, well I would be deeply grateful. Thanks! And keep reading!