So, chapter one of my very first Strawberryshipping narrative (not a collection or challenge!) story is currently underway! I will do only the best I can, and this won't be the longest story; about ten to fifteen chapters, twenty being the ABSOLUTE most. "The Locket" should be updated soon, and I'm only writing the ending chapter to "Friendly Memories", not to mention started chapter five of "A Centuries Worth of Memories", so understand that updates may not be the quickest because of both other updates to make, and sschool and homework and stuff, which unfortunately, has to come first seen as though the quality of said homework is gonna add onto my leaving grade, so... Sorry for any inconvinience.
Oh, and before I forget, if you enjoyed this, and maybe have some spare time on your hands, check out "Strawberryshipping Alphabet" for me! (Originally called "One For Every Letter", but I noticed quite a few similar titles for different pairings and so didn't want to get into bother... ^^;)
Oh, and another quick note, much like "WhiteRose13", the author of the awesome (co-written by me!) "Obsessive Perfection" story has done, don't be scared to use Ruby in a story. I'm not trying to sound big-headed or anything; actually, I was just curious. If I can write well for Ruby, then I'm sure you guys can do much better! :) So, if you're running low on inspiration one day and just have nothing to do, maybe feeling hesitant about using someone else's OC, PLEASE, don't be scared to borrow her from me; I'd be more than happy because I've noticed from several of my kind reviewers that they are rather fond of Ruby's persona! :D (Just make sure to credit and stuff! ;D)
So anyways, without further ado, here is chappie one to "Handcuffed". Just inc ase, you're not familiar with Ruby, if you are a new reader or whatever, then here's a very easy guide to her!
Doofus = Chili (Rival)
Idiot = Cress (Downright Enemy)
Prep (only on occasional occurences!) = Cilan (Friend)
Iris - ? Only smart people know this one! ;D
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Thanks for any and all support!
~Jess~
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Chapter one: "Bound to the Enemy" - If there is anything more hazardous than you're enemy when they're mad, it's your enemy being mad when you're forced to stay with them...
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Ruby's P.O.V
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I swear, these officers are so idiotic and I don't know how on earth they even got hired! They just ask you all these random questions about random things that you're not even involved in, hence our situation. Oh sure, Idiot got off the hook because he was the only one left after me and Doofus were put together and Iris and Cilan refused to leave each other, though Cress still got the same treatment. But she was nicer to him... I'll have to remember to check up on that.
What a joke!
We were obviously nothing to do with that bunch of wild pokemon and their antics, yet we get blamed, probably because the police feel stupid (rightly so!) about not being able to pin someone responsible for the mess.
"I'm sorry, we can't let crime slide." Officer Jenny stated sternly, glancing us all over. Doofus was more confident than the other two as they were slumped, probably ashamed.
"Where's the "we", you're talking about?" I growled, searching the area for more officers, only to find her alone and single handedly doing the job. How dumb on their part. If I wasn't tied to this Doof right now, I'd most definitely send her running, though I'm obviously not gonna be able to take her with these reject trailing behind me, so I'll just have to wait. However, before the teal haired woman could reply, someone just had to butt in.
"Ma'am, like we've told you at least four times, we aren't responsible for the mess!" Cilan protested, squeezing Iris' hand tightly in reassurance. How mushy.
"Oh really? And what did your story go like again, hmm?" She quizzed skeptically. Most annoying... A swanna stood proudly beside her, most likely ready to attack if her "dangerous criminals" tried to make a break for it.
"Geez woman, listen to us!" I cried, unable to stop myself. If she'd really have been listening, we wouldn't have had to say it the other three times, nevermind this one too! God, it's like a childish nursery rhyhme; it just goes on and on and on and you never hear the end of it!
"What she meant to say was," Doofus interrupted, giving me a look that said "Be quiet!". Fat chance of me doing as I'm told. However, this once, I kept my mouth shut. ", that we would be more than happy to tell you what happened. Again." He finished irately, gesturing to Iris and Cilan with a formal flick of the wrist.
"As we said before," Iris began, inhaling deeply. Time to redeem yourself girl; show me everything I attempted to teach you! ", we were all going to Striaton Park, when this group of Swoobat came ahead of us."
"And they saw us, mistook us for a threat, tried to attack us with whilrwind, and that's what tipped all of these bins over!" Cilan continued from where Iris had left off. Well, at least their partnership was logical; they knew each other inside out!
"Then, hearing the police, they fled, knowing that they would either be driven out of the town, or worked to pay off their crime." Idiot finished. It was true though. Back a couple of years ago, if a pokemon broke the law or whatever, they were either chased away by this mob thing - very professional and all - or they were sent to the Striaton Factory, to work off the time that any other person would have spent in jail.
Striaton Factory? Oh it's just this sad, old, miserable place that deperately needs a new layer of paint. It's where all the food goes to be processed when it is brought into Striaton through delivery trucks and such. People also team up with Leavannys and go to work for the sowing part of the factory, though I can't understand why; the conditions, no kidding, are terrible. What, in a hot, stuffy warehouse, you're telling me you wanna go and knit socks? Is something wrong with your head?
About the "working off" part for pokemon, I'm not sure if it still applies; I think the reason being that a complete place was made redundant because of all these pokemon being piled up into one working place, which gave them the power to rebel and ever since then, I don't think the police have been using that. Though I couldn't be too sure... Idiot would know anyways.
"Ah, so you expect me to believe that a swarm of rabid pokemon caused all of this trouble?" Jenny frowned, folding her arms as she looked over us. Pushing past Doofus, I folded my own arms and glared at her.
"Yes. Yes we do. Can I go home now?" I questioned, so clearly annoyed. I could feel that Doofus was watching me closely, but I was feelin too much tension between me and officer Berk-Face to bother about it, so I just continued to glare at her. I really did want to go home though; we were supposed to have a picnic and now with nothing in my stomach, I'm starving! I'm being kept here for something that actually, isn't me at all this time, and it's not fair! Well, ain't karma just great...?
"I'm afraid not." She replied, tossing a notebook into the air and catching it with nimble fingers. I'm just suprised she didn't drop the damn thing, but maybe that was my aggitation talking. Besides, she was so infuritiating that it was unreal; anyone could see that she was clearly not "Afraid", though she should be. I felt as if I was going to snap, but with Doofus to my wrist, what else could I do? Seems that the officers around here were real tight with the law. Back in Snowpoint, it wasn't quite the same. The police force was rather flippant when it came to youth causing trouble because it was just so frequent that they could do nothing to stop it. That, and the gangs scared them. But they didn't scare me as I wandered there alone for years until I decided to come here to Unova in the first place: Frankly, because I was sick of wading through snow just to get to the cornor shop. But I actually quite like it here. But tell any of the brothers I said that, 'cause I'll deny it!
"Why not?" Chili quizzed. "We aren't to blame. We don't have time for this; we have a restauraunt to get back to in a couple of hours!" He exclaimed, clearly worried for the sake of the business. Just like a good business man... Though he isn't because he can't even go into the kitchen without starting some sort of trouble! That, and he isn't a man.
"Oh, then why were you out on such an outing? Surely if you were going to Striaton Park, you were intending to stay out for a while, otherwise, you could have just all gone for a walk around the market or down the streets." Officer Jenny constantly questioned, rounding on Chili as he shoved his hands into pockets in pure agitation.
"Listen here lady, it's called a break. I suggest, honestly, you go and take one, because this work is getting to your head!" I argued, ignoring Chili's tug on the chain that kept us, unfortunately for me, together.
"Please understand ma'am, we have to get to work in a couple of hours. We don't have time to stand here when there are preparations to be made in the kitchen." Cress explained and Jenny's stance seemed to weaken slightly. Am I missing something here? She has an obvious case of favouritism for Idiot! Why?
"Think of the customers!" Iris cried and Chili nodded sadly, one arm tucked behind his back whilst his other brushed mine.
"Hmm, well, anyone else and I would probably have to send them in, but..." The brown eyed police officer frowned, apparently stuck in this thing that I like to call, unnecessary debate. I mean, why wouldn't she just take our story like she does everyone else's and let us go home? Then, I can eat and get away from him.
"C'mon..." I mumbled, staring at the floor as I tapped my foot expectantly. Doofus nudged me and I looked up. He pointed to a set of keys hanging around the officers waist and I smiled a small smile, reaching out. However, he stopped me with his free arm and a shake of the head.
"Please, behave." He whispered, frowning. "Otherwise, we'll be stuck like this."
"Oh as if my life isn't tragic enough." I replied sarcatsically and he smirked, running his free hand through his hair smugly.
"You know you'd love it." He retorted quietly and I instantly felt better. At least this arguement was going somewhere!
"I'd love it about as much as I love you." I replied boredly, shrugging and then turning my body away from him and his smirking face. This banter was actually probably the "turn-on" of my day; there was just nothing else to even interest me, and it was rather depressing. And said depression was not being helped by tacky police officers telling me what I can and can't do, even though the thing that I can't do, I didn't even do in the first place. Maybe, when we get out of this mess, I'll go and really tip a couple of bins over. Then she'll be happy...
"So, that would be alot then, hmm? Maybe I should just ask her to leave us two together; then you'd be happy." Doofus so cleverly responded. Geez, he was quick today! I was about to reply with something really sarcky, just to bug him, when she suddenly snapped her fingers, gaining our attention. Only mine because she snapped her fingers in my face.
"I'm willing to make a compromise." She stated as if it was the worlds newest law or something. We all blinked, silently urging her to go on, though there's only so much more of that voice I can take before I seriously just flip right here and now.
"Alright." Idiot replied, a small smile etched into his face. I bet he knew what he was doing. Y'see, from what I've seen when they all do their snazzy little introduciton thing to a challenger, Cress always, and I mean always, gets the biggest set of "Aww's" and compliments. I don't know why and I also don't know how low these people's standards are, but apparently, these days, girls are into stupidity on legs.
It doesn't really work out does it?
"If you keep these with you at all times for a week, then you're off the hook." Officer Jenny said, holding out a small, robot-like camera thingy-majigy. Oh no...
"Great!" I exclaimed with fake enthusiasm. "So, you gonna unlock us now?"
"No, I'm not." She replied, face blank as she looked me over. Keep your eyes to yourself!
"What? But you can't-"
"As to make your time a punishment, it will be made difficult. Of course, life will automatically be made difficult if there is a person bound to you; there's all sorts of restrictions. Bathing, cleaning, Changing clothes, chores-"
"Going on and on and on about things that nobody cares about..." I interrupted, gesturing with my hand in a "roll-over" motion and she just stared at me like I was stupid. Well, it's not like I'm the one who doesn't have a single thing to say other than what her company feeds her. I have, for one, a piece of mind that I'll readily give to her if Doofus doesn't hold me back, which clearly, she doesn't have. Score one to me!
"Of course we care!" Chili pushed into the conversation with a bashful smile and Jenny's face instantly transformed from one of a flat nature to one of a sneaky aura. I didn't like this. I didn't like this at all. "We'll do anything so long as we can just get back to the Gym!" He completed his sentence, folding his free arm neatly behind his head.
"Yeah sure!" Iris agreed readily, and Cilan and her both nodded their heads eagerly. However, I noticed the favouritism thing shine through again and so made a move about it. You're not getting off the hook quite that easily, Idiot...
"But what about him? He's the one left who isn't handcuffed to someone." I protested and Chili seemed to notice suddenly too, giving the police woman a curious glance. However, the calm smile stayed printed on her face as she nodded her head.
"I thought you'd say something about that. So here is the explaination for it. Basically, Cress will be in charge of the cameras and to make sure that they function properly. He has the biggest job of all, seen as though if one of them fails, you all get into trouble. Big trouble." Jenny elaborated with a sure smile, nodding her head throughout her entire sentence. Somebody kill me now.
"But you can't possibly trust Idiot with a job like that! Where do you think I get his name from?" I cried, unable to keep my voice form raising high and I felt a hand on my shoulder. Doof. I snarled angrily and shrugged him off, but he used his free hand to take me by the wrist, pulling me slightly away from the infuriating officer. I could just knock that stupid uniform right off!
"Cress?" She asked, confused. She's not secretly blonde is she?
"No, Idiot!" I replied, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, which it probably was. There's no telling where she got the other name from. Though maybe it was because that was his real name...
"I think you've mis-judged him. He's actually very intelligent." Jenny replied. Somebody better hold me back!
"Alright that's it! I've had it with you and your sh-"
"Ruby!" Chili scolded, grabbing me by the shoulder and pulling me into him forcefully. "Do not say the word." He whispered in my ear, low and smooth, and I couldn't stop the slight blush from rising to my face. I'm such an idiot, going pink in front of everyone. I'll be sure to get him back for that, seen as though I am gonna be stuck with him. Muttering something along the lines of an apology, he nodded and then let go of me carefully, turning back to the uniformed woman. Seriously, how much shorter could that skirt go? What happened to the good old leggings? Were they not good enough compared to slutty skirts and tight jeans? Apparently not because nobody even remembers these anymore!
"Go on." I spat, angry. I couldn't hold back the empty feeling on my shoulder; why had I even returned Jaden in the first place?
"Right..., so, Cress, are you aware of what your job is?" The officer asked and I bit my tounge. It was hard not saying something to her, but it was all worth it if I got to go home and get something to eat. The sooner these two stopped one-way flirting, the better! What? Even though the flirting is one sided, it's still Cress' fault for being there to be flirted with, so that makes him a flirt aswell. Shame on you Idiot, shame on you.
"Thank you." Chili murmured to me and I jumped upon feeling his arm wrap around my waist for a brief second in a small, reassuring hug. Chuckling nervously, he removed himself casually and then went back to staring straight ahead. Therefore, I must tell you that I was not at all impressed with where this was going. Not at all.
"Don't thank me yet. She hasn't even left." I mumbled back and, although he was trying to stop himself, he grinned. Feeling alot lighter, I smiled too. For a Doofus, he wasn't half bad... For a Doofus I said!
As the two blue haired (though Jenny's is more of a turquoise) freaks stopped conversing, Jenny gave a sure nod and gave Cress a box that most presumabley, contained the cameras in it.
"He knows what to do. You guys know what you have to do. The punishment is simple and it's either this, or jail for littering." Jenny stated firmly, laying out the rules to us. Oh, how terrifying. I'm shaking.
"Littering that we didn't commit mindst you..." I muttered to myself, barely audioble, though Chili must have heard becaus ehe gave me a nudge and a small smile, trying his best to make me feel better. How was I even going to do this?
"If we all understand each other, then you're free to go. Cress, the first check in with you guys will be at four this afternoon. Make sure the cameras are assembled by then otherwise you're all in bother." Se instructed clearly. I'd had enough now. All I wanted was an apple, and my bed, so that I could scream in peace!
"Right. Thank you ma'am." Idiot nodded, a small, calculating smirk playing on his face.
"Thank you officer! We're ever so grateful." Iris cried and Cilan nodded alongide her, taking her hand to stop her from bouncing on the spot.
"You should be. Anyone else and it would have been the cells, but seen as though this is the Striaton Trio we're talking about... I suppose, because the crime is not that severe, we should be slightly more leniant." She replied and Iris nodded in understanding. Jenny stepped onto her motorbike and began to rev the engine, only for Chili to say something.
"Wait a minute!" He called, waving his hand and Jenny stopped still, giving him a curious glance. Me likewise as both of us females stared at him inquisitively.
"Yes? What is it?" She prompted, gesturing for him to speak. He did so with a face full of anguish and worry.
"You can't keep me locked up with her! She'll kill me before the end of the week!" He protested, gesturing to me with his left arm; his free arm. I smiled innocently, blinking throughout the whole exchange and Jenny shook her head disapporvingly, though I didn't care. Remembering our rivalry - ok, so I'd never forgotton it. I just got side-tracked - I jumped defensive too.
"Yeah! And I'll be nothing but a pile of degradent... Stuff! You can't do that to me!"
She chuckled, glancing between us as if there was something else to see, which there wasn't. She thought she knew it all! She thought she had everything with that fancy bike and the fancy Swanna and the slutty uniform, but she doesn't. She's just an... Idiot.
"Actually, I can do that to you. And I will." She grinned winking and that made my blood boil.
"No!" We both cried out deperately, gesturing to the other, our arms crossing over.
"Yes. It's only for a week. Until then, stay out of trouble." Sh told us, revving up on her motorcycle, but before she left, I uttered the words:
"Bite me blondie!" Though she obviously wasn't blonde. I had my suspicions though; how could any one girl be so pathetically stupid? Well, it didn't matter now as she didn't even give me a second glance as she rode away.
"Uh..." Chili mumbled, edging as far away as he could from me. Good choice there my friend. "Looks like we're stuck with each other." He apprehensively added on, kicking at the dirt as he smiled shyly. Not the crush-like shy mindst you, but a terrifyed shy. As in, too scared to say anything else, and I have to admit, I kinda felt bad for him. Maybe I should ease my game down a notch.
"Yay, I get to spend my entire weekened with you." I grumbled, trying to come across as enthusiastic, though my sarcasm wasn't as sharp as I was hungry. Terribley hungry. We could argue later, but for now, all I wanted was an apple.
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"Maybe you should watch where you're walking and then you wouldn't fall over me, would you?" I demanded and he glared at me. I have to admit, I love it when he gets all defensive and ratty because it gives me something to look forward to! I kinda go for the dangerous guys if I'm forced to choose, so this was a plus in his reputation for him. He just didn't know it. And I wasn't about to tell him either!
"Me watch where I'm going? Ruby, you practically shoved me into the road!" He yelled at me and I just folded my arms. It's true, but he was iritating me. He kept trying to talk to me; it was honestly, so annoying! Besides, he knows I get cranky when I'm starving. Hello, I'm dying here!
"Because you iritate me." I repsonded casually, pulling him into the kitchen and grabbing the desired fruit: An apple. Oh wow...
"You iritate me! Do I shove into a road? No!" He retorted, rounding up on me and raising to the mark. About time.
"Do I stop you from shoving me into the road? No!" I replied passively. I really wasn't int he mood for this.
And including today, there was another seven days left.
And it hadn't even been an hour yet...
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Chappie one is done! :D
Sorry if this was a little boring, but that's because I needed to explain their case. It wouldn't have made sense if everyone was just handcuffed together! :O Plus, I thought Ruby's P.O.V was a ncie touch indeed! :D
Remember what I said about reviews? Yeah, it still applies! Now please! ;D
~Jess~
