Karsh's Star
Karsh walked down the street. Dario and Riddel had recently married. He lost the woman he had loved even through his childhood. What was worse was he had lost her to his best friend. He glanced at two figures by a fountain in Termina. Riddel was talking to Dario. He couldn't put why he disliked the man. Maybe it was because this was not the Dario he grew up with. But rather is alternate self from Serge's home world. But his real best friend was dead in their world. How could Riddel marry someone who was only the same appearance? He was different. He had lived a different life! For all they knew since he was from a world of possibilities he may have dumped Riddel and they were never engaged. Suddenly Riddel giggled and kissed Dario. Karsh couldn't take it. He began to walk faster from the scene. Everyone had found love except him. Leena and Glenn were married with a boy named Radius while Kid and Serge were married with a daughter named Lucca. Orlha and Doc were dating. Norris.well Norris was still mopping over Leena. He had only himself to blame for cheating on her with Lisa! Which is why he couldn't relate to Norris. Irenes and Fargo were married. Mikki and Nikki were dating. Van and Marcy were in love it, was obvious. Even the weirdest couples were together, such as Guile and Steena. How that happened he'd never know. Even Razzly the happy fairy and Funguy were dating! Rumors that originated from Marbule were that Lynx and Harle were dating. Pip and Poshul were dating and that's just err.wrong! It was like a soap opera! He was the only one single. Karsh wondered down the street. It hurt his pride that even Glenn, who was born after he was, was already married!
Karsh wondered into the bar. He sat down at the counter. He spotted a girl in the corner. Suddenly a voice interrupted him. "Haven't you had enough, Karsh?" asked the woman behind the counter. "Man I'd think you'd have had your fair share of headaches by now to stop drinking!" she scolded. He smiled. "Just deal me one." He said. She gave a frustrated sigh and got a beer. He glanced back at the corner of the room. The woman was familiar. She had long white hair that was sort of spiked and sort of straight, kind of like his own hair. It went past her shoulders. She had pink lipstick on. She looked over at him taking notice of his look. She had gentle blue eyes. He would have started to walk over and flirt with her calling her a pretty lady. But lately he was down in luck with the ladies. She smiled warmly. She got up and walked over to him. "Karsh!" she yelled hugging him. He was confused. "Hey get off of me! Are you crazy?!" he yelled annoyed. She stepped back hurt. His mouth gaped open. "O-Opal?!" he stuttered. She smiled.
He tried to regain composure. A smile crossed his lips. "It's been three years!" he said. Opal clasped her hands together shyly. He looked her up and down. She was wearing a long white gown that was sleeveless and strapless. She had teardrop pearl earrings. She had had a staff at her side almost like her sister's. "How is your education at Guldove with the Dragonians go?" he asked. "It's finished!" she said gleefully. "I'm home!" she said opening up her hands and twirling. He smiled. She was just like the little girl who had stumbled after him, Dario, and Riddel in Fossil Valley searching for Bellflowers. She would always yell for them to wait up and they tried to ditch her. Three years had done her good. It was like she came back an adult. Something was different. She was just like her older sister Riddel. "How old are you again?" he asked. She gave him a surprised look. "I'm 26!" she yelled. He smiled. "What's my age?" he asked. "30 you are four years older! Riddel is 27 now right?" she answered. He nodded. "Where is she! I missed her wedding! Steena would not let me off my training in white elements and healing!" Opal said angry and annoyed. "She wouldn't that's not like her.' He said shocked. "I'm sure she would let you go to your own sister's wedding!" he said. Opal shook her head.
Karsh approached Riddel and Dario. They were kissing but he kept a fake grin. Riddel and Dario began to sense his presence. "Karsh! What are you doing here?!" Riddel said blushing. "I have a present." He said. He stepped aside-revealing Opal. Riddel began to smile. "Opal!" she said running to her sister and hugging her tightly. Opal returned the embrace. "Who is this?" asked Dario. Riddel turned and felt embarrassed. "Oh sorry! This is my sister Opal! You may not remember her but she tagged along with us a lot." Riddel explained. "Why wouldn't he remember me?" asked Opal. Riddel explained about how Dario had died in their world as she had learned four years ago already but that there was an alternate world of possibilities. The Dario there survived but lost his memory. Opal listened intently and was shocked. "So you're my brother-in-law now?" she asked. He nodded. Suddenly something hit Opal and she gasped. "How is Glenn?!" she asked remembering the young man. Karsh slapped her head. "He is married with a kid." Karsh said. Suddenly Opal looked as if she was gonna faint. Then she looked pissed. "How dare she! Who the bloody heck has been married! Everyone! They are with children too!" she screamed. "I'm gonna kill Steena!" she yelled. "What else has happened?" she asked. "Magazines are going crazy over the rock star Nikki dating his back up dancer Mikki! Every girl in town is jealous. Some go as far as to blab on how about how cruel he is for leaving her for another woman." Karsh laughed. "We have a lot to discuss." Riddel said. She looked at her husband who nodded in approval. Riddel took her sister's hand and strolled down the street. She told about the adventures she had, had and about everyone she met and their own stories. Eventually it was dark. "I have to go find Dario. Daddy is back at Viper Manor. I am going home with my husband. We live on Forbidden Island. You can find it on a map." Riddel said. Then she was off. Opal sighed and walked over to the port. She saw Karsh standing there. He looked out across the sea with sad eyes. Her heart began to ache. Ever since she could remember he had loved Riddel. She could only imagine how this must have hurt. But ever since she could remember she had always loved Karsh. Much more than what Glenn felt for Riddel. It started out when she admired him the way Glenn admired Riddel and would do anything for him. Glenn knew how she felt for him because they would whisper to each other all the time about Riddel or Karsh. It was a secret. She knew he had feelings for Riddel and he knew she had feelings for Karsh. He still knew, it was doubtful three years could make him forget. Soon her feelings for Karsh flourished. But he never noticed her. A tear made its way down her cheek. She turned to leave. Looking back once more she looked at Karsh who showed his sorrow plainly.
Opal entered the house. She walked up to her father's desk. His chair was turned around and his back was to her but she could see he was reading some kind of document. She smirked mischievously and snuck up on him. She whirled his chair around suddenly. "AAAAAhhhhhhhh!.Opal? Opal!" General Viper yelled gleefully. Opal giggled. She picked up the document that had fallen to the floor. She read it until General Viper snatched it. "Dad." she whispered softly. "I know you may not like this Opal but" he was cut off. "I am not upset about this daddy! I am glad you're finally making peace with the Porre Army!" Opal said. General Viper thought desperately of what to say. Opal knew that he was afraid of her thinking of him as a weakling and that his pride was hurt by this peace. She smiled. "I think you have done great! Everyone on the continent of Zenan is tired of the bloodshed. You have acted responsibly and with the heart of the people." Opal said. General Viper looked relieved. "We are going to celebrate the peace treaty in a week. Go easy on the Devas. They are taking this hard." He said. She smiled. "I will."
Opal got up from her bed. Now that Riddel was gone she moved into her sister's room. She got on her gown and walked out. She hadn't been in the garden for a while. Maybe she would go later. But first she wanted to view the ocean from the balcony. The same one Lynx had injured Kid with a knife coated in Hydra venom. It was beautiful. There was a tiny pond in the middle. On the balcony rails there were vases with corals in them glowing green and letting the green glow fall off like sparkles. The cold marble floor was beneath her tanned sandals. She walked up behind a familiar figure. Karsh was there holding a Bellflower. He looked like he was lost in a sorrowful memory. He just gazed at the flower. She crept up behind him. She leaned over a little. "What's the matter?!" she yelled in his ear. Karsh suddenly covered his ear. "Man Opal why did you have to go and do that! You hurt my ear!" he yelled annoyed. Opal walked up and hugged him. He looked at her confused. She hid her hurt. She grabbed the bellflower. "I thought it suited Dario more. Why do you keep this Karsh?" she asked as if accusing him. "What?!" he asked confused. "Does it ease your heart break with its silent sorrowful look or does it bring you the memory of your childhood when your best friend was there and Riddel was taking more notice to you?!" she asked. "Who are you to say that! You have no idea what I feel just go the h*** away!" he yelled angrily. Opal looked down sadly. "Fine. I will. But just remember, Karsh, it's a flower it can't feel your sadness it can only look sad." She said and walked off.
Opal sat on the picnic sheet. Her hair was in a braid falling over her shoulder. A minute later her father walked up. "I am terribly sorry. But I cannot join you Opal. I have business to attend to." Her father said. Opal looked at the picnic basket full of food. "Oh, well its okay. I understand it is important." She said with disappointment in her voice. "I'm sorry." He said again and walked off. Opal held back the tears. Everything wasn't go as well as she hoped since she got home. "What's this? Eating alone?" a voice asked amused. Opal looked up to see Karsh. She smiled. "My father couldn't make it." She replied. "I heard." He said. He sat down on the picnic blanket. "Hungry?" she asked him placing the picnic basket in front of him. He opened it out got out a sandwich. He bit into and gave a pleased sound. "I need to compliment Orcha sometime." He said. Opal turned her head and blushed. A thought hit Karsh. "Hey I thought he was on vacation to Guldove. He's dating Macha right?" Karsh asked confirming. Opal nodded. 'So who.?" he asked. He looked at her and smiled. She blushed. "You're a great cook he said." Karsh complimented. She smiled. "I learned from Steena and the others." She said. Karsh and Opal sat and talked for long hours and strolled around the garden. He walked her up to her room. "Thank you Karsh." Opal said opening her door. "For what?" he asked confused. "For keeping me company. The picnic would have been lonely." She said smiling. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and closed the door. Karsh sighed.
Karsh fell onto his bed. He knew that Opal had a crush on him. Maybe even more than that but he didn't want to hurt her. He just couldn't love her like that. Could he? Karsh pushed the thought out of his mind. He pulled the blanket over himself and drifted into a sweet sleep. *In His Dreams* "Hey guys! Wait for me!' a little girl yelled. Her white silky hair was boy cut. Her fluffy dress bounced as she ran. "Man how do we ditch her?" Karsh whispered to the others. "Oh come on maybe it won't be that bad." Riddel said. "You're just saying that cause you don't want to sound mean." Dario said. "Ya we both know you also wanna ditch her." Karsh teased. Riddel blushed. Panting Opal came to a stop. "Why didn't you wait for me?" the girl asked. Everyone exchanged desperate glances. "RRRRRUUUUNNNN!!!!!" Dario yelled. He got a bit of a head start but Karsh and Riddel soon were caught up to him. "Hey!" Opal yelled running after them. Opal suddenly fell down. She looked up in tears. She lost sight of them. She began to wonder around and eventually got lost. She stopped and sat down and began to cry against a tree.
Karsh, Riddel, and Dario walked home with bellflowers in their hands. They walked into Karsh's home. Zappa was sitting at a table with Garai. The kids were dirty. Just then General Viper walked in. ""Where have you kids been?" Zappa asked. "In Fossil Valley getting bellflowers." Riddel replied. "Where is your sister?" General Viper asked. Riddel gasped. "Hasn't she come home yet?" the girl asked. Her father's face went pale. "Did she follow you kids again and then you ditched her?" Garai asked. The kids looked at the ground ashamed. "You kids stay here. It's dangerous in Fossil alley at night! We need to go find Opal!" Zappa said. Garai stayed behind to watch the kids as Zappa and General Viper ran out.
"Do you think she is okay? She doesn't have any elements!" Riddel said. Garai was sitting in a chair nearby as the kids huddled close to the fire. "I plead the 5th." Dario replied. Riddel shot him a look. "You guys are wimps. I could go find her if I wanted to all on my own!" Karsh said proudly. "Oh could you?" Dario dared. "Ya!" Karsh replied confidently. "I dare you to." Dario said. Karsh grinned. "I accept your dare!" he said. "You guys are gonna get in trouble!' Riddel whispered. The guys glanced over at Garai who was reading his book. He seemed well absorbed in it. Karsh pretended to go ver to the window and look out as if expecting to see his father returning. He glanced at Garai. ""Hey mister Garai sir? I-I." Riddel said stuttering. "What is it Ms. Riddel?" Garai asked. "I have to go to the young ladies room and well." she said. Garai sighed. "You boys stay here or you'll get a whooping when we get home. I have to go stand watch while Riddel does her business." Garai said walked off. Karsh was out the window in a second.
Karsh searched around the woods. Something much deeper than pride was driving him to look for Opal. He may not admit it but also Guilt. He walked up the path. He heard a faint crying. "Opal!" he called out. Suddenly he heard an ear-piercing scream. He became frantic and ran to where here heard the sound. He stopped abruptly. Opal laid on the ground blooding as a monster was beating on her and bit into her. She fell tot he ground with a groan. Karsh charged up and used Dragonrider killing the monster. He ran over to Opal. She felt cold. He used 'heal' on her. He picked her up and put her on his back and ran. He kept calling for help. Suddenly he saw something. He stopped. It got closer. "Karsh?" the voice asked. It was his father! "Karsh!" the man yelled. He ran forward. He lifted Opal off Karsh's back and General Viper picked him up. They ran out.
Opal slept peacefully under the tree. "Finally heal, eh?" Karsh asked. Opal looked up and blushed. This confused him. 'Girls.' he thought. The only the girl that didn't bother him was Riddel. "I'm fine." The girl said. "I heard what you did." She said. "Well it was just a dare." He said prideful. Opal smiled and nodded. *End of Dream*
Karsh woke up and groaned lazily. He closed his eyes wearily. A moment later he opened his eyes and yelled and jumped up. Suddenly he heard a giggle. He glanced at the end of his bed at Opal. "What are you doing?" he demanded. "Well I was hoping you would know I was in your room but I think your getting rusty. So I wanted to be right in your face to see if you could sense me. Guess not if I scared ya." She laughed. "Why are you here?" he asked annoyed. "Can't I come say hello to a friend without a reason?" she asked innocently. ".No.' he replied. "Oh your just a meany!" she said. He arched his eyebrow in question. "Meany?" he asked. "Oh shut up!" she yelled throwing a pillow in his face. "Besides I came to tell you the good news!" she said. "What may that be?" he asked. She put a finger to her mouth as if thinking. "I'm not sure I remember." She said stubbornly. He smirked and tackled her to the bed. She laughed as he tickled her. She kicked him playfully in the stomach making him fall on top of her. They started to laugh together. Suddenly they heard a sound and looked over at the doorframe. Zoah, Marcy, and General Viper were standing there with amused looks on their faces. Karsh and Opal blushed and immediately got up from the bed. "Did we interrupt something?" General Viper asked. "So like are you guys gonna like date now?" Marcy asked. "I SMELL LOVE IN THE AIR!" Zoah said. "All of you out of my room!" Karsh yelled embarrassed. He ran forward and slammed the door shut locking it. Opal fell back onto the bed laughing. "So what's the news?" he asked. "Kid and Serge came by while you were sleeping and have great news!" she said. "What is it?" Karsh asked. "Kid is pregnant with her second child!" Opal said. "Really?! Does Luccia know what it is yet?" Karsh asked. "Ya with another one of her new inventions it is a boy! Serge and Kid have known for three weeks and stopped by to tell the name and stuff." Opal said. "What name is that?" Karsh asked. "I think they decided on Chrono. I think it's a beautiful name, don't you?" Opal asked. She smiled. "Ya beautiful." he said staring at her. Opal tilted her head in confusion but soon smiled. "Is that a compliment?" she asked. Karsh blushed. She giggled and got up. "Well now I have to go spread the word." Opal said and left.
Karsh and Opal spent the week together enjoying each other's company and soon the night of the party arrived. Opal dressed up in a long turquoise silk gown and high heel sandals. Her thin straps sagged off her shoulder and encircled her arms. She heard pearl teardrop earrings and a pearl necklace that went around her tender neck. She wore her usual lipstick and lightly put blush on her cheeks but that was as far as she went in make up. Her hair was in a braid. She walked down the stairs and tripped on her gown. She closed her eyes and braced herself for impact. But she never felt it. She opened her eyes and was staring at someone's chest. She looked up and saw Karsh. His hair was in a ponytail. His red eyes seemed amused. He was wearing a Dragoon uniform that the higher rank wore. It had badges on it for his works of bravery and he had black shoes. His hair looked damp. He had taken a shower, no surprise here. Everyone had taken a shower including her. Why was she thinking about showers?! She blushed. The music started and everyone began to waltz. Opal turned to Karsh and smiled. "Dance with me?" she asked. He smiled and nodded. She grabbed his hand and led him to the center of the dance floor. She placed his hand on her hip and his other hand in her own. He blushed and looked confused. She placed her other hand on his shoulder. She smiled and began to waltz. To her surprise Karsh seemed clueless. She stopped and tried her best not to laugh. Instead she let out a small giggle.
He stopped and listened to her giggle. It sounded like a bird singing. 'I'm turning into a sap!' he thought cursing himself. "What's so funny?" he asked. "You don't know how to dance do you?" she asked. He turned a deep red. "I know how to dance! I just don't know how to waltz!" He defended himself. She rolled her eyes. "That's what I meant by you don't know how to dance. Excuse me for excluding the details!" she whispered. He let go and turned to leave. "Hey wait! I can teach you!" she said grabbing his arm. He turned and looked at her. He sighed and hesitantly walked back to dance. He placed his hand on her hip and grasped her hand. Her creamy skin felt like silk in his hand. They began to waltz and guided him. "1,2,3,1,2,3." she repeated as she led him. He felt embarrassed, as he seemed clumsy. He suddenly lost his step and tripped knocking her over. He landed on top of her. Her skin smelt like.Kauai? Suddenly he began to notice the warmth on his lips. His eyes widened realizing his lips were on her own. He quickly scrambled up. She got up and dusted herself off. "Don't' say anything." He growled to her. She seemed surprised. "I wasn't going to say anything." She said. "Good. That kiss means nothing." Karsh said. She frowned. "Fine." She said and stomped off.
Opal tried to hold them back but the tears fell unchecked. She looked out of the balcony. 'Idiot! To think he could love you!' she scolded herself. 'You assumed too much. If you hadn't maybe you wouldn't be hurting." She thought. "Hey it's a party yer not supposed to be cryin'!" a voice said. Opal looked and saw a woman of long blonde hair like the morning that went pouring across her shoulders with one braid. Her ocean blue eyes showed pity for Opal. The girl wore a red dress that went to her knees with straps. She had on a purple necklace with big purple beads and a raindrop bead in the center. She had on red high heeled sandals. "Oh it's all right! I wasn't crying." Opal said. The woman shook her head in disbelief. "Don't let that Karsh guy get ta ya!" she said. "What do you-?" "I saw you talking to him. Actually I think everyone overheard the entire thing!" the woman said. Opal gasped and covered her face in her hands embarrassed. "It's alright." The woman soothed. "Who are you?" Opal asked. "Oh me?! Oh sorry 'bout that! I'm Kid the Great!" she said proudly. Opal giggled. She certainly was going to like this woman. "Congratulations on the baby!" Opal said. Kid looked surprised. "Do I know you?!" Kid asked. "No! I'm General Viper's youngest daughter! I heard about the baby." Opal said. "He has another daughter?! How many are there?" Kid asked. "Just me and Riddel. Riddel is a year older than me." Opal answered. "Oh." Was all Kid had to say. Suddenly a young woman of fiery red hair walked out onto the balcony. Her green eyes seemed dazed. Her hair was pouring down her shoulders and back. Her purple dress went to her ankle and was buttoned up and down. She fell over the side of the balcony and threw up. "I don't feel so good!" the girl said. "Oi! Leena! Don't ruin yer dress!" Kid said as Leena fell over the balcony to vomit some more. "I can't help it!" Leena retorted drowsily. "It's the morning sickness." Kid whispered to Opal. "Hey how do you know that?!" Leena yelled. "Ah come on! Gimme some credit here. I am pregnant also!" Kid said. "Glenn will kill me! He doesn't know yet! He will be mad don't tell him please Kid!" Leena pleaded. Kid rolled her eyes. "Alright! Stop whining! I have enough uns to deal with!" Kid said.
Opal watched Leena dance with Glenn and Kid dance with Serge. She felt deep envy. She was afraid she would never marry especially to Karsh. She wanted to be a mother. But she feared it would never happen. She had no love, marriage, or children. Opal sank to her knees in pain. "What's this beautiful young woman doing all alone?" a voice asked. Opal turned and saw a blonde man with wine in his hand. He was wearing a Porre Army uniform. He had as many badges as Karsh did! "Oh forgive me! My name is Norris." The man said. Opal giggled. "Ah, I'm not beautiful!" she said blushing. Norris chuckled. "Who's to say otherwise?" Norris asked. "Karsh for one." Opal said sadly. "Well that's just Karsh he's like that to everyone." Norris said. He joined her at the balcony and began to start a conversation.
"Listen I already told you Serge! I do not like her! I was just telling her the truth! It would have hurt if she had found out any later!" Karsh yelled at him. "Riddel is married now, Karsh." Glenn whispered. "Yes, and you should know!" Karsh said to Glenn making him blush. "I am happily married thank you." Glenn retorted. "Okay I'm gonna cut it off right here before you two murder each other. Besides if Karsh doesn't like her then he's probably right. Besides she is up on the balcony flirting with Norris. That's what Kid told me." Serge said. "I still can't get him off of Leena. Though she shows no interest in him he is always moping over her. It's his fault he cheated on her." Glenn said. Karsh became alert. "Are they alone?" he asked darkly. "Y-yes." Serge said. "She's the general's daughter! Anything could happen! He could be using her!" Karsh yelled.
Karsh walked up to the balcony. He saw Norris flirting and Opal laughing. Jealousy swept over him. He felt protective of Opal. He saw her blush. 'What's she blushing for?!' Karsh thought. "Opal." He yelled. Opal turned and saw him. "Ya?" she asked. "There are some people I want to introduce you to." Karsh said. Opal looked confused. She wanted to ask him why he wasn't mad but she decided not to in Norris' company. "Oh okay. I'll see you later Norris?" Opal said. "How does tomorrow sound. AT lunch?" Norris asked. Opal smiled and nodded. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and blushed then walked off with Karsh. She missed the cold glances exchanged between Norris and Karsh.
Opal fell onto her bed giggling. "Well what do you think of them?" Karsh asked. His voice seemed unusually tender. Opal ignored it. She took a deep breath. "Are you prepared?" she asked. Karsh nodded. "Serge is quiet. Kid has attitude. Leena has the white glove award. Glenn is very obsessed with battling. Korcha is I don't wanna say this but annoying! He has a fishing pole to attack with! Zoah yells all the time. Macha is very motherly. Pip needs to learn English. Radius is the same. I missed him. Irenes is very pretty and talked 24/7 about water and peace between humans and demi humans. Fargo cheated at cards. I can't believe you defended him! Doc has become obsessed with beaches and surfing! Mikki was admiring Nikki the whole time who was talking about his music the whole time. Orcha was talking about how unthankful people are to his help. Leah is erring.wild. Greco was *shiver* scary. He talked about funerals. Guile is a very risky adventurer. Pierre is.ugh!" she said closing her eyes as if in a painful memory. Karsh chuckled. "A fruit cake?" he finished for her. She nodded. Marcy was interested in death and abhorred certain people. Orlha was almost looking for someone because she didn't converse with anyone. Luccia was endlessly talking about her great inventions. Zappa and Zippa your mother and father are err.nice this year. Was I the only person who noticed Mel picking people's pockets? Razzly is.fairy fairy kind tehe. Van is a nice artist but he seemed to let Marcy dominate him the entire time like an uxorious husband. Steena was nice I gave her a piece of my mind and she took it better than I thought. Norris was.very sweet." She said blushing. Karsh frowned. "Does that cover everyone?" she asked looking over at Karsh. He smirked and nodded. "Well goodnight." He said and walked out the door.
Opal giggled. "Are you sure everyone isn't going to kill you?" Norris asked. "No, but my father's spies and guards won't be around us afraid because I'm with a Porre general. But at least we get to picnic in Divine Dragon Falls. It's beautiful." She said. "Ya." Norris agreed. They sat on a blanket on the damp grass. "So I hear you helped Serge in your adventures." Opal said. He went on proudly explaining everything that had happened. "Sometime we should go swimming here!" she said. Norris grinned at the thought. Opal blushed. He chuckled. "Ah don't worry. A swimsuit will be fine." Norris said. Opal giggled. "Listen. I hope you will understand but in a week I must return home." Norris said. Opal frowned. "But why? You only got here!" Opal pleaded. "I'm sorry. But I have work to take care of. We are setting up a new base on Earth Dragon Isle and I must be there for supervision. But after that I will be stationed in Termina!" Norris said. Opal smiled. "Permanently?" she asked hopefully. He nodded.
Opal was pulled along the shop. "I kind of liked my swimsuit!" Opal whined. "It simply will not do!" Orlha said. "Ya it was pink and plain as a swimsuit." Kid said. "What's going on?" they turned and saw Karsh and Riddel standing there in the shop. "This Thursday Opal is going swimming in Divine Falls with Norris!" Orlha said. Karsh frowned. He glanced at the bikini in Orlha's hand. It was a purple top with gold rose designs and the same for her skimpy bottom to the bikini. "In that?" he asked. "Help! It's not my will honest!" Opal yelled as Kid tried to pull her into the dressing room. Karsh and Riddel stared in silence *sweat drop* "Okay, well I leave her to you." Riddel said and walked off. 'I think I'll stay and make sure you guys don't get hurt." Karsh said. "Never! You'll never take me!" Opal yelled as Kid dragged her from the dressing room. "Karsh!" she exclaimed hugging herself in modesty. Karsh froze and stared. "Ya I'd say he likes it!" Kid laughed. Karsh snapped back to reality and blushed. "Arrrrgggg!!!" Opal looked angry. "Hey about we got to the beach tomorrow!" Orlha exclaimed. "Hey that is a good idea! It's a good chance ta see everyone again!" Kid said. "Do I get a say in this?" Opal asked. "NO!" Orlha and Kid yelled happily.
Karsh walked down the street. Dario and Riddel had recently married. He lost the woman he had loved even through his childhood. What was worse was he had lost her to his best friend. He glanced at two figures by a fountain in Termina. Riddel was talking to Dario. He couldn't put why he disliked the man. Maybe it was because this was not the Dario he grew up with. But rather is alternate self from Serge's home world. But his real best friend was dead in their world. How could Riddel marry someone who was only the same appearance? He was different. He had lived a different life! For all they knew since he was from a world of possibilities he may have dumped Riddel and they were never engaged. Suddenly Riddel giggled and kissed Dario. Karsh couldn't take it. He began to walk faster from the scene. Everyone had found love except him. Leena and Glenn were married with a boy named Radius while Kid and Serge were married with a daughter named Lucca. Orlha and Doc were dating. Norris.well Norris was still mopping over Leena. He had only himself to blame for cheating on her with Lisa! Which is why he couldn't relate to Norris. Irenes and Fargo were married. Mikki and Nikki were dating. Van and Marcy were in love it, was obvious. Even the weirdest couples were together, such as Guile and Steena. How that happened he'd never know. Even Razzly the happy fairy and Funguy were dating! Rumors that originated from Marbule were that Lynx and Harle were dating. Pip and Poshul were dating and that's just err.wrong! It was like a soap opera! He was the only one single. Karsh wondered down the street. It hurt his pride that even Glenn, who was born after he was, was already married!
Karsh wondered into the bar. He sat down at the counter. He spotted a girl in the corner. Suddenly a voice interrupted him. "Haven't you had enough, Karsh?" asked the woman behind the counter. "Man I'd think you'd have had your fair share of headaches by now to stop drinking!" she scolded. He smiled. "Just deal me one." He said. She gave a frustrated sigh and got a beer. He glanced back at the corner of the room. The woman was familiar. She had long white hair that was sort of spiked and sort of straight, kind of like his own hair. It went past her shoulders. She had pink lipstick on. She looked over at him taking notice of his look. She had gentle blue eyes. He would have started to walk over and flirt with her calling her a pretty lady. But lately he was down in luck with the ladies. She smiled warmly. She got up and walked over to him. "Karsh!" she yelled hugging him. He was confused. "Hey get off of me! Are you crazy?!" he yelled annoyed. She stepped back hurt. His mouth gaped open. "O-Opal?!" he stuttered. She smiled.
He tried to regain composure. A smile crossed his lips. "It's been three years!" he said. Opal clasped her hands together shyly. He looked her up and down. She was wearing a long white gown that was sleeveless and strapless. She had teardrop pearl earrings. She had had a staff at her side almost like her sister's. "How is your education at Guldove with the Dragonians go?" he asked. "It's finished!" she said gleefully. "I'm home!" she said opening up her hands and twirling. He smiled. She was just like the little girl who had stumbled after him, Dario, and Riddel in Fossil Valley searching for Bellflowers. She would always yell for them to wait up and they tried to ditch her. Three years had done her good. It was like she came back an adult. Something was different. She was just like her older sister Riddel. "How old are you again?" he asked. She gave him a surprised look. "I'm 26!" she yelled. He smiled. "What's my age?" he asked. "30 you are four years older! Riddel is 27 now right?" she answered. He nodded. "Where is she! I missed her wedding! Steena would not let me off my training in white elements and healing!" Opal said angry and annoyed. "She wouldn't that's not like her.' He said shocked. "I'm sure she would let you go to your own sister's wedding!" he said. Opal shook her head.
Karsh approached Riddel and Dario. They were kissing but he kept a fake grin. Riddel and Dario began to sense his presence. "Karsh! What are you doing here?!" Riddel said blushing. "I have a present." He said. He stepped aside-revealing Opal. Riddel began to smile. "Opal!" she said running to her sister and hugging her tightly. Opal returned the embrace. "Who is this?" asked Dario. Riddel turned and felt embarrassed. "Oh sorry! This is my sister Opal! You may not remember her but she tagged along with us a lot." Riddel explained. "Why wouldn't he remember me?" asked Opal. Riddel explained about how Dario had died in their world as she had learned four years ago already but that there was an alternate world of possibilities. The Dario there survived but lost his memory. Opal listened intently and was shocked. "So you're my brother-in-law now?" she asked. He nodded. Suddenly something hit Opal and she gasped. "How is Glenn?!" she asked remembering the young man. Karsh slapped her head. "He is married with a kid." Karsh said. Suddenly Opal looked as if she was gonna faint. Then she looked pissed. "How dare she! Who the bloody heck has been married! Everyone! They are with children too!" she screamed. "I'm gonna kill Steena!" she yelled. "What else has happened?" she asked. "Magazines are going crazy over the rock star Nikki dating his back up dancer Mikki! Every girl in town is jealous. Some go as far as to blab on how about how cruel he is for leaving her for another woman." Karsh laughed. "We have a lot to discuss." Riddel said. She looked at her husband who nodded in approval. Riddel took her sister's hand and strolled down the street. She told about the adventures she had, had and about everyone she met and their own stories. Eventually it was dark. "I have to go find Dario. Daddy is back at Viper Manor. I am going home with my husband. We live on Forbidden Island. You can find it on a map." Riddel said. Then she was off. Opal sighed and walked over to the port. She saw Karsh standing there. He looked out across the sea with sad eyes. Her heart began to ache. Ever since she could remember he had loved Riddel. She could only imagine how this must have hurt. But ever since she could remember she had always loved Karsh. Much more than what Glenn felt for Riddel. It started out when she admired him the way Glenn admired Riddel and would do anything for him. Glenn knew how she felt for him because they would whisper to each other all the time about Riddel or Karsh. It was a secret. She knew he had feelings for Riddel and he knew she had feelings for Karsh. He still knew, it was doubtful three years could make him forget. Soon her feelings for Karsh flourished. But he never noticed her. A tear made its way down her cheek. She turned to leave. Looking back once more she looked at Karsh who showed his sorrow plainly.
Opal entered the house. She walked up to her father's desk. His chair was turned around and his back was to her but she could see he was reading some kind of document. She smirked mischievously and snuck up on him. She whirled his chair around suddenly. "AAAAAhhhhhhhh!.Opal? Opal!" General Viper yelled gleefully. Opal giggled. She picked up the document that had fallen to the floor. She read it until General Viper snatched it. "Dad." she whispered softly. "I know you may not like this Opal but" he was cut off. "I am not upset about this daddy! I am glad you're finally making peace with the Porre Army!" Opal said. General Viper thought desperately of what to say. Opal knew that he was afraid of her thinking of him as a weakling and that his pride was hurt by this peace. She smiled. "I think you have done great! Everyone on the continent of Zenan is tired of the bloodshed. You have acted responsibly and with the heart of the people." Opal said. General Viper looked relieved. "We are going to celebrate the peace treaty in a week. Go easy on the Devas. They are taking this hard." He said. She smiled. "I will."
Opal got up from her bed. Now that Riddel was gone she moved into her sister's room. She got on her gown and walked out. She hadn't been in the garden for a while. Maybe she would go later. But first she wanted to view the ocean from the balcony. The same one Lynx had injured Kid with a knife coated in Hydra venom. It was beautiful. There was a tiny pond in the middle. On the balcony rails there were vases with corals in them glowing green and letting the green glow fall off like sparkles. The cold marble floor was beneath her tanned sandals. She walked up behind a familiar figure. Karsh was there holding a Bellflower. He looked like he was lost in a sorrowful memory. He just gazed at the flower. She crept up behind him. She leaned over a little. "What's the matter?!" she yelled in his ear. Karsh suddenly covered his ear. "Man Opal why did you have to go and do that! You hurt my ear!" he yelled annoyed. Opal walked up and hugged him. He looked at her confused. She hid her hurt. She grabbed the bellflower. "I thought it suited Dario more. Why do you keep this Karsh?" she asked as if accusing him. "What?!" he asked confused. "Does it ease your heart break with its silent sorrowful look or does it bring you the memory of your childhood when your best friend was there and Riddel was taking more notice to you?!" she asked. "Who are you to say that! You have no idea what I feel just go the h*** away!" he yelled angrily. Opal looked down sadly. "Fine. I will. But just remember, Karsh, it's a flower it can't feel your sadness it can only look sad." She said and walked off.
Opal sat on the picnic sheet. Her hair was in a braid falling over her shoulder. A minute later her father walked up. "I am terribly sorry. But I cannot join you Opal. I have business to attend to." Her father said. Opal looked at the picnic basket full of food. "Oh, well its okay. I understand it is important." She said with disappointment in her voice. "I'm sorry." He said again and walked off. Opal held back the tears. Everything wasn't go as well as she hoped since she got home. "What's this? Eating alone?" a voice asked amused. Opal looked up to see Karsh. She smiled. "My father couldn't make it." She replied. "I heard." He said. He sat down on the picnic blanket. "Hungry?" she asked him placing the picnic basket in front of him. He opened it out got out a sandwich. He bit into and gave a pleased sound. "I need to compliment Orcha sometime." He said. Opal turned her head and blushed. A thought hit Karsh. "Hey I thought he was on vacation to Guldove. He's dating Macha right?" Karsh asked confirming. Opal nodded. 'So who.?" he asked. He looked at her and smiled. She blushed. "You're a great cook he said." Karsh complimented. She smiled. "I learned from Steena and the others." She said. Karsh and Opal sat and talked for long hours and strolled around the garden. He walked her up to her room. "Thank you Karsh." Opal said opening her door. "For what?" he asked confused. "For keeping me company. The picnic would have been lonely." She said smiling. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and closed the door. Karsh sighed.
Karsh fell onto his bed. He knew that Opal had a crush on him. Maybe even more than that but he didn't want to hurt her. He just couldn't love her like that. Could he? Karsh pushed the thought out of his mind. He pulled the blanket over himself and drifted into a sweet sleep. *In His Dreams* "Hey guys! Wait for me!' a little girl yelled. Her white silky hair was boy cut. Her fluffy dress bounced as she ran. "Man how do we ditch her?" Karsh whispered to the others. "Oh come on maybe it won't be that bad." Riddel said. "You're just saying that cause you don't want to sound mean." Dario said. "Ya we both know you also wanna ditch her." Karsh teased. Riddel blushed. Panting Opal came to a stop. "Why didn't you wait for me?" the girl asked. Everyone exchanged desperate glances. "RRRRRUUUUNNNN!!!!!" Dario yelled. He got a bit of a head start but Karsh and Riddel soon were caught up to him. "Hey!" Opal yelled running after them. Opal suddenly fell down. She looked up in tears. She lost sight of them. She began to wonder around and eventually got lost. She stopped and sat down and began to cry against a tree.
Karsh, Riddel, and Dario walked home with bellflowers in their hands. They walked into Karsh's home. Zappa was sitting at a table with Garai. The kids were dirty. Just then General Viper walked in. ""Where have you kids been?" Zappa asked. "In Fossil Valley getting bellflowers." Riddel replied. "Where is your sister?" General Viper asked. Riddel gasped. "Hasn't she come home yet?" the girl asked. Her father's face went pale. "Did she follow you kids again and then you ditched her?" Garai asked. The kids looked at the ground ashamed. "You kids stay here. It's dangerous in Fossil alley at night! We need to go find Opal!" Zappa said. Garai stayed behind to watch the kids as Zappa and General Viper ran out.
"Do you think she is okay? She doesn't have any elements!" Riddel said. Garai was sitting in a chair nearby as the kids huddled close to the fire. "I plead the 5th." Dario replied. Riddel shot him a look. "You guys are wimps. I could go find her if I wanted to all on my own!" Karsh said proudly. "Oh could you?" Dario dared. "Ya!" Karsh replied confidently. "I dare you to." Dario said. Karsh grinned. "I accept your dare!" he said. "You guys are gonna get in trouble!' Riddel whispered. The guys glanced over at Garai who was reading his book. He seemed well absorbed in it. Karsh pretended to go ver to the window and look out as if expecting to see his father returning. He glanced at Garai. ""Hey mister Garai sir? I-I." Riddel said stuttering. "What is it Ms. Riddel?" Garai asked. "I have to go to the young ladies room and well." she said. Garai sighed. "You boys stay here or you'll get a whooping when we get home. I have to go stand watch while Riddel does her business." Garai said walked off. Karsh was out the window in a second.
Karsh searched around the woods. Something much deeper than pride was driving him to look for Opal. He may not admit it but also Guilt. He walked up the path. He heard a faint crying. "Opal!" he called out. Suddenly he heard an ear-piercing scream. He became frantic and ran to where here heard the sound. He stopped abruptly. Opal laid on the ground blooding as a monster was beating on her and bit into her. She fell tot he ground with a groan. Karsh charged up and used Dragonrider killing the monster. He ran over to Opal. She felt cold. He used 'heal' on her. He picked her up and put her on his back and ran. He kept calling for help. Suddenly he saw something. He stopped. It got closer. "Karsh?" the voice asked. It was his father! "Karsh!" the man yelled. He ran forward. He lifted Opal off Karsh's back and General Viper picked him up. They ran out.
Opal slept peacefully under the tree. "Finally heal, eh?" Karsh asked. Opal looked up and blushed. This confused him. 'Girls.' he thought. The only the girl that didn't bother him was Riddel. "I'm fine." The girl said. "I heard what you did." She said. "Well it was just a dare." He said prideful. Opal smiled and nodded. *End of Dream*
Karsh woke up and groaned lazily. He closed his eyes wearily. A moment later he opened his eyes and yelled and jumped up. Suddenly he heard a giggle. He glanced at the end of his bed at Opal. "What are you doing?" he demanded. "Well I was hoping you would know I was in your room but I think your getting rusty. So I wanted to be right in your face to see if you could sense me. Guess not if I scared ya." She laughed. "Why are you here?" he asked annoyed. "Can't I come say hello to a friend without a reason?" she asked innocently. ".No.' he replied. "Oh your just a meany!" she said. He arched his eyebrow in question. "Meany?" he asked. "Oh shut up!" she yelled throwing a pillow in his face. "Besides I came to tell you the good news!" she said. "What may that be?" he asked. She put a finger to her mouth as if thinking. "I'm not sure I remember." She said stubbornly. He smirked and tackled her to the bed. She laughed as he tickled her. She kicked him playfully in the stomach making him fall on top of her. They started to laugh together. Suddenly they heard a sound and looked over at the doorframe. Zoah, Marcy, and General Viper were standing there with amused looks on their faces. Karsh and Opal blushed and immediately got up from the bed. "Did we interrupt something?" General Viper asked. "So like are you guys gonna like date now?" Marcy asked. "I SMELL LOVE IN THE AIR!" Zoah said. "All of you out of my room!" Karsh yelled embarrassed. He ran forward and slammed the door shut locking it. Opal fell back onto the bed laughing. "So what's the news?" he asked. "Kid and Serge came by while you were sleeping and have great news!" she said. "What is it?" Karsh asked. "Kid is pregnant with her second child!" Opal said. "Really?! Does Luccia know what it is yet?" Karsh asked. "Ya with another one of her new inventions it is a boy! Serge and Kid have known for three weeks and stopped by to tell the name and stuff." Opal said. "What name is that?" Karsh asked. "I think they decided on Chrono. I think it's a beautiful name, don't you?" Opal asked. She smiled. "Ya beautiful." he said staring at her. Opal tilted her head in confusion but soon smiled. "Is that a compliment?" she asked. Karsh blushed. She giggled and got up. "Well now I have to go spread the word." Opal said and left.
Karsh and Opal spent the week together enjoying each other's company and soon the night of the party arrived. Opal dressed up in a long turquoise silk gown and high heel sandals. Her thin straps sagged off her shoulder and encircled her arms. She heard pearl teardrop earrings and a pearl necklace that went around her tender neck. She wore her usual lipstick and lightly put blush on her cheeks but that was as far as she went in make up. Her hair was in a braid. She walked down the stairs and tripped on her gown. She closed her eyes and braced herself for impact. But she never felt it. She opened her eyes and was staring at someone's chest. She looked up and saw Karsh. His hair was in a ponytail. His red eyes seemed amused. He was wearing a Dragoon uniform that the higher rank wore. It had badges on it for his works of bravery and he had black shoes. His hair looked damp. He had taken a shower, no surprise here. Everyone had taken a shower including her. Why was she thinking about showers?! She blushed. The music started and everyone began to waltz. Opal turned to Karsh and smiled. "Dance with me?" she asked. He smiled and nodded. She grabbed his hand and led him to the center of the dance floor. She placed his hand on her hip and his other hand in her own. He blushed and looked confused. She placed her other hand on his shoulder. She smiled and began to waltz. To her surprise Karsh seemed clueless. She stopped and tried her best not to laugh. Instead she let out a small giggle.
He stopped and listened to her giggle. It sounded like a bird singing. 'I'm turning into a sap!' he thought cursing himself. "What's so funny?" he asked. "You don't know how to dance do you?" she asked. He turned a deep red. "I know how to dance! I just don't know how to waltz!" He defended himself. She rolled her eyes. "That's what I meant by you don't know how to dance. Excuse me for excluding the details!" she whispered. He let go and turned to leave. "Hey wait! I can teach you!" she said grabbing his arm. He turned and looked at her. He sighed and hesitantly walked back to dance. He placed his hand on her hip and grasped her hand. Her creamy skin felt like silk in his hand. They began to waltz and guided him. "1,2,3,1,2,3." she repeated as she led him. He felt embarrassed, as he seemed clumsy. He suddenly lost his step and tripped knocking her over. He landed on top of her. Her skin smelt like.Kauai? Suddenly he began to notice the warmth on his lips. His eyes widened realizing his lips were on her own. He quickly scrambled up. She got up and dusted herself off. "Don't' say anything." He growled to her. She seemed surprised. "I wasn't going to say anything." She said. "Good. That kiss means nothing." Karsh said. She frowned. "Fine." She said and stomped off.
Opal tried to hold them back but the tears fell unchecked. She looked out of the balcony. 'Idiot! To think he could love you!' she scolded herself. 'You assumed too much. If you hadn't maybe you wouldn't be hurting." She thought. "Hey it's a party yer not supposed to be cryin'!" a voice said. Opal looked and saw a woman of long blonde hair like the morning that went pouring across her shoulders with one braid. Her ocean blue eyes showed pity for Opal. The girl wore a red dress that went to her knees with straps. She had on a purple necklace with big purple beads and a raindrop bead in the center. She had on red high heeled sandals. "Oh it's all right! I wasn't crying." Opal said. The woman shook her head in disbelief. "Don't let that Karsh guy get ta ya!" she said. "What do you-?" "I saw you talking to him. Actually I think everyone overheard the entire thing!" the woman said. Opal gasped and covered her face in her hands embarrassed. "It's alright." The woman soothed. "Who are you?" Opal asked. "Oh me?! Oh sorry 'bout that! I'm Kid the Great!" she said proudly. Opal giggled. She certainly was going to like this woman. "Congratulations on the baby!" Opal said. Kid looked surprised. "Do I know you?!" Kid asked. "No! I'm General Viper's youngest daughter! I heard about the baby." Opal said. "He has another daughter?! How many are there?" Kid asked. "Just me and Riddel. Riddel is a year older than me." Opal answered. "Oh." Was all Kid had to say. Suddenly a young woman of fiery red hair walked out onto the balcony. Her green eyes seemed dazed. Her hair was pouring down her shoulders and back. Her purple dress went to her ankle and was buttoned up and down. She fell over the side of the balcony and threw up. "I don't feel so good!" the girl said. "Oi! Leena! Don't ruin yer dress!" Kid said as Leena fell over the balcony to vomit some more. "I can't help it!" Leena retorted drowsily. "It's the morning sickness." Kid whispered to Opal. "Hey how do you know that?!" Leena yelled. "Ah come on! Gimme some credit here. I am pregnant also!" Kid said. "Glenn will kill me! He doesn't know yet! He will be mad don't tell him please Kid!" Leena pleaded. Kid rolled her eyes. "Alright! Stop whining! I have enough uns to deal with!" Kid said.
Opal watched Leena dance with Glenn and Kid dance with Serge. She felt deep envy. She was afraid she would never marry especially to Karsh. She wanted to be a mother. But she feared it would never happen. She had no love, marriage, or children. Opal sank to her knees in pain. "What's this beautiful young woman doing all alone?" a voice asked. Opal turned and saw a blonde man with wine in his hand. He was wearing a Porre Army uniform. He had as many badges as Karsh did! "Oh forgive me! My name is Norris." The man said. Opal giggled. "Ah, I'm not beautiful!" she said blushing. Norris chuckled. "Who's to say otherwise?" Norris asked. "Karsh for one." Opal said sadly. "Well that's just Karsh he's like that to everyone." Norris said. He joined her at the balcony and began to start a conversation.
"Listen I already told you Serge! I do not like her! I was just telling her the truth! It would have hurt if she had found out any later!" Karsh yelled at him. "Riddel is married now, Karsh." Glenn whispered. "Yes, and you should know!" Karsh said to Glenn making him blush. "I am happily married thank you." Glenn retorted. "Okay I'm gonna cut it off right here before you two murder each other. Besides if Karsh doesn't like her then he's probably right. Besides she is up on the balcony flirting with Norris. That's what Kid told me." Serge said. "I still can't get him off of Leena. Though she shows no interest in him he is always moping over her. It's his fault he cheated on her." Glenn said. Karsh became alert. "Are they alone?" he asked darkly. "Y-yes." Serge said. "She's the general's daughter! Anything could happen! He could be using her!" Karsh yelled.
Karsh walked up to the balcony. He saw Norris flirting and Opal laughing. Jealousy swept over him. He felt protective of Opal. He saw her blush. 'What's she blushing for?!' Karsh thought. "Opal." He yelled. Opal turned and saw him. "Ya?" she asked. "There are some people I want to introduce you to." Karsh said. Opal looked confused. She wanted to ask him why he wasn't mad but she decided not to in Norris' company. "Oh okay. I'll see you later Norris?" Opal said. "How does tomorrow sound. AT lunch?" Norris asked. Opal smiled and nodded. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and blushed then walked off with Karsh. She missed the cold glances exchanged between Norris and Karsh.
Opal fell onto her bed giggling. "Well what do you think of them?" Karsh asked. His voice seemed unusually tender. Opal ignored it. She took a deep breath. "Are you prepared?" she asked. Karsh nodded. "Serge is quiet. Kid has attitude. Leena has the white glove award. Glenn is very obsessed with battling. Korcha is I don't wanna say this but annoying! He has a fishing pole to attack with! Zoah yells all the time. Macha is very motherly. Pip needs to learn English. Radius is the same. I missed him. Irenes is very pretty and talked 24/7 about water and peace between humans and demi humans. Fargo cheated at cards. I can't believe you defended him! Doc has become obsessed with beaches and surfing! Mikki was admiring Nikki the whole time who was talking about his music the whole time. Orcha was talking about how unthankful people are to his help. Leah is erring.wild. Greco was *shiver* scary. He talked about funerals. Guile is a very risky adventurer. Pierre is.ugh!" she said closing her eyes as if in a painful memory. Karsh chuckled. "A fruit cake?" he finished for her. She nodded. Marcy was interested in death and abhorred certain people. Orlha was almost looking for someone because she didn't converse with anyone. Luccia was endlessly talking about her great inventions. Zappa and Zippa your mother and father are err.nice this year. Was I the only person who noticed Mel picking people's pockets? Razzly is.fairy fairy kind tehe. Van is a nice artist but he seemed to let Marcy dominate him the entire time like an uxorious husband. Steena was nice I gave her a piece of my mind and she took it better than I thought. Norris was.very sweet." She said blushing. Karsh frowned. "Does that cover everyone?" she asked looking over at Karsh. He smirked and nodded. "Well goodnight." He said and walked out the door.
Opal giggled. "Are you sure everyone isn't going to kill you?" Norris asked. "No, but my father's spies and guards won't be around us afraid because I'm with a Porre general. But at least we get to picnic in Divine Dragon Falls. It's beautiful." She said. "Ya." Norris agreed. They sat on a blanket on the damp grass. "So I hear you helped Serge in your adventures." Opal said. He went on proudly explaining everything that had happened. "Sometime we should go swimming here!" she said. Norris grinned at the thought. Opal blushed. He chuckled. "Ah don't worry. A swimsuit will be fine." Norris said. Opal giggled. "Listen. I hope you will understand but in a week I must return home." Norris said. Opal frowned. "But why? You only got here!" Opal pleaded. "I'm sorry. But I have work to take care of. We are setting up a new base on Earth Dragon Isle and I must be there for supervision. But after that I will be stationed in Termina!" Norris said. Opal smiled. "Permanently?" she asked hopefully. He nodded.
Opal was pulled along the shop. "I kind of liked my swimsuit!" Opal whined. "It simply will not do!" Orlha said. "Ya it was pink and plain as a swimsuit." Kid said. "What's going on?" they turned and saw Karsh and Riddel standing there in the shop. "This Thursday Opal is going swimming in Divine Falls with Norris!" Orlha said. Karsh frowned. He glanced at the bikini in Orlha's hand. It was a purple top with gold rose designs and the same for her skimpy bottom to the bikini. "In that?" he asked. "Help! It's not my will honest!" Opal yelled as Kid tried to pull her into the dressing room. Karsh and Riddel stared in silence *sweat drop* "Okay, well I leave her to you." Riddel said and walked off. 'I think I'll stay and make sure you guys don't get hurt." Karsh said. "Never! You'll never take me!" Opal yelled as Kid dragged her from the dressing room. "Karsh!" she exclaimed hugging herself in modesty. Karsh froze and stared. "Ya I'd say he likes it!" Kid laughed. Karsh snapped back to reality and blushed. "Arrrrgggg!!!" Opal looked angry. "Hey about we got to the beach tomorrow!" Orlha exclaimed. "Hey that is a good idea! It's a good chance ta see everyone again!" Kid said. "Do I get a say in this?" Opal asked. "NO!" Orlha and Kid yelled happily.