It was a normal day for Gilbert. As usual he had nothing to do, and if he did he had no friends to do it with. Maybe Liz? No. Shes hanging out with her new friend, Rodrich... He walked down the dirt road slowly, kicking rocks as he went along. "No problem right?" He said, trying to reassure himself. "Its great being alone! I don't need them anyway!". And from the dirt path he reached a familiar wood, and began to maneuver his way through them.

He passed the many bushes and trees. Many people would have gotten lost in here by now, but this had been his and Liz's spot for many years and each of them knew the path like the back of their hands. Then Gilbert passed a familiar tree, it had Liz's name and his own. It was from the first time they found this place, they desided that day they were going to be friends forever. Gilbert lightly touched the carved marks, and smiled weakly. Trying not to let the looming depression consume him, he tore himself from the tree to a lake. He sat down and let out a small sigh. He wished he wasnt a freak of nature... born with red eyes and hair as white as snow. Maybe if he hadn't he could have more friends? If he could change everything though.. he wouldnt. He wouldnt know whether or not he and Liz would still meet if he where to change his past. And Gilbert's life without her? His one and only friend? The only one that can put up with him for more than 10 minutes?! He couldn't, no, wouldn't be able to live. He wouldn't change that for anything imaginable.

Gilbert heard voices and scurried to a nearby bush, who was it?! this was impossible! no one but he and liz-LIZ! He couldn't believe what he saw... Liz and Rodrich, at THEIR special place! H-holding hands?!... no... Liz..

"Do you like it?" Liz said, smiling to Rodrich.

" Ja, it is nice, very calm.."

Liz smiled more and sat down " sit?"

"Ah, nien. its too dirty, these are new clothes."

"O-oh. ok."

Gilbert cringed at the sight.

Liz got back up, but leaned against a tree. "so.. How about we...?"

"Hm?" Said Rodrich, smiling.

Liz blushed, "you know..kiss."

Rodrich nodded and slowly leaned in for a kiss.

Gilbert could take no more... He wanted her to talk to him like that. He wanted to be able to kiss her like that...No! how could he think of his best friend that way?!

... why is life so cruel to him... his eyes welled up with tears and he stood up, surprising Rodrich and Liz

Liz could see the tears streaming down his cheeks. This was the first time she had ever seen him cry other than the firt time they met.

Gilbert ran, as fast as he could, to the only other place he had. His fathers farm.

He sat in the small area with the baby chicks, he cried hard. The chicks all gathered around him trying to cheer him up. one of them chirped on his shoulder and nuzzled his face a bit. It was the one he named. Gilbird was his name He named this one because he and it shared a strange bond, none of the other chicks would go near him. he was always sleeping alone, and cold. So Gilbert would always come and visit him. Hopefully Vati will let you keep him.. Gil doesnt think so. He nuzzles the chick back, "I'm sorry little buddy. its been a tough day.. "

The bird chirped and nuzzled him more.

Gilbert faked a smile "Its ok, everything w-will be ok Ill just stay here until I'm fit enough to go outside."