A/N: this takes place BEFORE the Destiny Islands are destroyed.
if you don't like OCs then don't riot on my page :/
•The Undiscovered Truth•
"…Sometimes, I feel a fear of an uncertainty stinging clear. And I can't help but ask myself, how much I've let the fear, take the wheel and steer…"
Sora sat down beside Kairi next to the small waterfall. The spray of the water filled the air with a cool mist that chilled the surrounding area. On the opposite side of Sora and Kairi, Riku leaned against one of the large coconut trees that shaded the group. Ebsolon leaned towards the waterfall, her arms crossed on the slab of rock.
"I'm so glad schools almost over." Sora said with a sigh of relief, leaning backwards.
The group were in the last week of classes for year, and many were already preparing for the up coming summer celebration, A huge Summer Starter Bash the Mayor puts on every.
Sora and Kairi would be starting the 7th grade, and Riku and Ebsolon would be going into their last year of Junior High. Even though Ebsolon had started the school year late, she had managed to climb to the top of her class by the end of the second semester.
"Only a few more days until summer break." Kairi replied, smiling.
"And then, Freedom!" Sora shouted skyward.
"Thank God." Said Riku, turning his head down, "I'll be able to sleep in again." The group laughed.
"You miss your sleep, don't cha Riku?" Asked Kairi.
"You could say that. It's not that I need more sleep, I just want more."
"What about you Ebs? What're you looking forward to this summer break?" Kairi asked, turning to Ebsolon who was fiddling with the necklace she wore around her neck. Thumbing the white Yin symbol at the bottom where it was connected to the string by a small diamond, where it was clasped by a silver hinge, but cracked in the middle.
Ebsolon looked up, "What? Oh… I dunno." She said continuing to feel the Yin symbol. She moved her finger up to where the diamond was clasped and felt the crack. Unaware of this until now, Ebsolon had been messing with the necklace recently for some reason, After digging through the pockets of the pants she had worn on the day she arrived on the islands, she had found the necklace Chyma had given her and Trellia. Unaware of the default at the time. She let out a small gasp and quickly removed the necklace.
"What's up?" Kairi asked, titling her head.
Ebsolon said nothing as she continued to stare at the necklace.
"I'll… be right back." Ebsolon got up and began to move away from the waterfall, heading towards the sea-side shack.
"Where're you goin?" Sora asked, looking up.
"… Bathroom… It's next to the sea-side shack, right?" Ebsolon replied.
"Uh… Yeah." Sora blinked.
Ebsolon nodded and then continued to walk away.
She closed the door to the bathroom behind her and leaned against the wall, her eyes transfixed on the necklace clasp.
She took in a small breath and blew gently into the tiny diamond. For a moment nothing happened, then, the orb glowed a sky blue color, casting a blue shade over the white walls and tile floor slightly.
Ebsolon held her breath and bit her lip, then took the necklace and held it up to her face, "Trellia", she whispered.
Nothing happened.
"Trellia." Ebsolon repeated, this time a little louder.
The diamond gave off a small spark, and then the color faded slightly.
Getting frustrated, she shook the necklace and said even louder, "Let me talk to Trellia!"
The diamond flickered to a green, then to a red before finally going to a gray blue color.
Ebsolon let out a great sigh, as tears began to fall from her eyes, holding the necklace to her forehead. She remained quiet for a moment then whispered, "Please. Just once more. Let me talk to her."
The diamond gave off a spark once more, and then completely died after that, causing the room to return to it's natural lighting.
Ebsolon gave out a frustrated yell and fell to her knees, pounding the ground with her fist, "God dammit! Why? WHY?" She shouted at the floor, "What did I do to deserve this? Tutela?" She asked through grinding teeth, tears falling from her cheeks.
"It's almost been twenty minutes. I don't think it takes that long to go to the bathroom…" Kairi said, crossing her arms.
"Maybe she's cons-" Sora began
"Don't. Even start." Riku frowned, "Kairi, check the tree house, Sora, the secret place, And I'll check over by the sea-side shack. We'll meet back her in an hour, got it?" Riku turned.
"Got it!" Sora and Kairi nodded.
As Riku approached the sea-side shack, he reached for the handle, but before he could turn it, the door opened to reveal Ebsolon, slightly red-eyed and clenching the necklace at her side.
"Ebsolon! We're looking for you-" Riku paused and examined Ebsolons face, "Where you… Crying?" He asked moving aside to let Ebsolon pass.
"What? Oh no, I was just… rubbing my eyes because-"
"-because you're crying."
"No. I… I had gotten something in my eye, so I went to check it out. But… it's all good now." She smiled and shrugged.
"So… Are you feeling better?" He asked.
"Well… I'm better than I was before!" She lied.
"Alright then." Riku sighed, knowing he wouldn't get anywhere with her, "C'mon, the others are probably waiting for us by now. You'd think you would be easy to find, what with your bright hair and all, " Riku smiled and shook his head, "But you must find the smallest nooks and crannies to hide in. I'm sure you're really good and hide and seek."
Ebsolon looked up, "…okay?" She placed the necklace around her neck, hoping that the jewel would be able to fix itself on it's own.
She hoped, but knew it wouldn't.
"…It's driven me before, and it seems to be the way, hunting mass appeal. Lately I'm beginning to find that I should be the one behind the wheel…"
