Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon. Gawd I feel like such a loser for saying this over and over again XD
Chapter 7: Revelation
"The truth is cruel, but it can be loved and it makes free those who have loved it" - George Santayana
It was the next day. I had a new maid helping me, the same one that "tried" to find Blue the other day.
"Thanks, that's enough. I can handle it now," I said calmly to the maid who was currently fixing my hair.
"But Master Green! You're hair is so spiky! We have to gel it down!" She protested.
I shot her a death glare. She seemed to take the hint and took her hands off of my hair as if it was hot water.
"I see, Master. Platina is almost finished as well. She'll be waiting for you by her quarters. When you have finished please head over there," She said while bowing and quietly leaving my room.
I looked in the mirror and attempted to loosen my tight tie. I grumbled to myself, really annoyed at the idea of a fancy party. I didn't even see Blue today, which had me even more grumpy.
Blue completely rejected me yesterday. But, I also felt as though she accepted my feelings. She said herself that she obviously loved me as well, but what did she mean by it being complicated? What's so complicated about it? I could just call it off if she had just said to. But since she didn't I did not even mention calling the engagement off to gramps and the Berlitz's. Although I didn't want to marry Platina, if Blue didn't want to marry me than I was going to marry Platina. Not out of love or anything, but because there is no other woman in the world for me other than Blue- and it would make Gramps happy. But I still could not shake off that mysterious vibe I got from Blue. Like there was a completely different side to her that no one knows about; like she's hiding some dark secret.
Could there really be more to Blue?
I sighed and headed out the door, making my way to Platina's room.
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I found Platina waiting for me patiently by her door. What I found weird about her is that she did not even mention my rejection at all today. She just seemed to have ignored it.
"Oh there you are! You sure look handsome Green~" Platina giggled.
I gave her a small smile back, "You look good as well, shall we?"
She nodded and grabbed my arm, pulling me along with her. As we walked the hallways, she went on and on about how she was excited for the party today. She even mentioned that Diamond was coming. She seemed to have forgotten about Pearl, but did she really? I was just about to ask her about it when a butler dramatically opened pair of double doors. It revealed to be the room of the party. I felt like I was in a castle, since we were on the second floor and the doors lead to a stairway that lead to the downstairs ballroom. The ballroom was huge, I could count about two hundred guests in there that only filled about 1/3 of the room. The guests seemed to have noticed the sound of the opening doors, since the turned to our direction and clapped.
"Congratulations Green, Platina!" I could hear one guest call out.
"Many wishes to you!" Another man shouted.
Platina and I walked down the steps gracefully, with her still holding on to my arm. We flashed bright smiles to all the guests as they clapped. We finally reached the floor and were bombarded with a million questions.
"Are you excited?"
"Are you two happy?"
"How many are you two going to have?"
I sweatdropped at the people that were lining up to talk to us. Finally, as the crowd started the die down, I actually had a good look at who was here.
Professor Elm.
Professor Birch.
Professor Rowan.
The three professors were all here. Including my grandfather, the "big four" of professors were present. It was a rare and strange thing to see. I don't actually think that all four have been in one place together before.
I also came to notice that all of the staff was here... all except Blue. Where was she? Wasn't it necessary for her to be here? I then looked down at the smiling Platina who had just seemed to have found Diamond. There he was, staring straight at us. He came up to us and greeted, "Hey Platina, you look stunning. Platina gave him a smile, no doubt she was happy to see him.
"Dia! I haven't seen you for days! How've you been?" Platina happily asked.
Diamond gave her a smile back and replied, "I've been alright... may I ask something... did your parents talk to you... anything regarding me?"
She gave him a confused look.
"Not that I know of, why do you ask?" Platina asked.
His smile dissipated from his face and he replied, "No... nothing at all."
I was kind of mad that Diamond had failed to even look at me. He obviously still hated me.
"Diamond. Do you wish to speak to Platina in private?" I asked hoping to ward off Platina in order for me to be able to find Blue.
He shot me a surprised look and replied, "Uh, sure. How did you know I was about to ask that?"
I smirked and replied, "I'm smarter than you; that's why."
Platina cleared her throat to suppress her urge to laugh and Diamond shot me a death glare. I simply walked away and left the ballroom.
"Now... if only I can find Blue," I said to myself.
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It has been thirty minutes since I started to search for the missing brunette. Once again she had disappeared. I walked the halls for the fifth time when I noticed Platina's bedroom door was open.
Was it open before?
I then concluded that it was a burglar so I walked into the room silently. Maybe the thief was someone from the party? I looked around but there was no avail. The room was shrouded in darkness and the only source of light was the moon. The balcony doors were open. I quickly walked to the huge balcony to find a feminine black silhouette standing in the shadow of the building. Her stance was firm and unmoving. I knew she heard me coming in.
"To think... you would be the one to find me..." A regrettably familiar voice called out.
The silhouette was turned away but she seemed to have noticed who I was.
"Are you here to steal from Platina?" I asked with authority.
"If I said no... then you wouldn't believe me... would you?" She said.
She walked forward and let the moonlight showed her figure. She wore a tight black suit that could easily hide her in the shadows. What scared me the most was that... she had.... brown hair. She was-
I couldn't believe it. My eyes widened at the sight of her chocolate locks.
I managed to heave out, "B-Blue..."
At the sound of her name being called, she turned around. The look she gave me was possibly the scariest & saddest expression I've ever seen.
"That's right...Green. I'm a thief. I came here solely for that reason... to steal from the Berlitz's- don't you see now? I'm such a horrible person... to steal from them... That's why... that's why you should hate me! Despise me! If not, then at the very least forget me!" Blue shouted.
I was still shocked beyond compare.
"Green... let us never meet again... goodbye....Green..." Blue said as she started to walk towards the edge of the balcony.
I ran up and grabbed her arm.
"How...." I started to say with my head down.
She shook in my grasp. I slowly lifted my head and said, "...how could I forget you!?"
Blue's eyes widened.
"Even though... even though... you are a thief... it's not too late! You could still stop here!" I pleaded.
"Why are you still like this? How can you get it through your thick skull?! We belong in two different worlds! I'm your enemy! Can't you see?" Blue shouted at me venomously.
"I don't care! I love you Blue!! I don't care... if you're a thief... or the richest girl in the world! All I care about is you! I love you for you!" I shouted back at her.
"Didn't you promise me you'll never fall in love with me?! Didn't you say that Green?!"
I slowly let go of her arm. It all made sense now...
"Promise me.... that you'll never ever, fall for me. No matter what. Not if I up and go all of the sudden like Pearl, not if I say 'I love you' to you... promise me that'll we'll always remain like this... just friends."
"So... that's what you meant..." I whispered.
"You promised me that Green!" Blue shouted with a stern look.
I gave her a sad look and said, "That'll be the first... and last promise I'll ever break with you..."
"No! That'll be the ONLY promise. I can never see you again!" Blue said while turning to the edge of the balcony.
When she reached the edge of the balcony... she stopped.
"...Well.... aren't you going to try and stop me?" She asked still faced the other way.
"No... because... even if you leave now... I'll find you once again. I promise." I whispered.
"Well then...I have nothing to worry about since you're so good at breaking them," Blue said.
With that, she jumped off the balcony. I could hear her land and starting to run. I stood there until I could no longer hear Blue. Then, I headed off to the ballroom...
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All of the guests... danced happily... completely unaware of what just happened. I dodged the dancers and made my way to Gramps... who was chatting up a storm with the other professors.
"Gramps, we need to talk. Now."
Gramps turned his attention to me and gave me a surprised look.
"What do you need Green?" he asked.
"Call on the Berlitz's to meet in the kitchen, I'll get Platina myself. I have a serious matter to discuss," I said firmly.
He seemed to have noticed the urgency and nodded in understanding.
I saw Platina in sight talking to Diamond so I went up to her quickly and said, "Platina... meeting in the kitchen."
"Green! I'm talking to Dia right now can't you wai-" Platina said with wide eyes.
"No. Now."
I grabbed her arm and speed walked to the kitchen, anxious the whole time.
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"So Green, What's this about?" The Gentleman asked.
The whole family gathered just like I planned. I had to inform them about the crime and... about...
"Platina... you were robbed."
The Berlitz's looked at each other in shock. Gramps looked at me and worry.
"What?!" Platina screamed.
"I said... you were robbed. When I passed by your room in the hall... the door was open. The balcony doors were open as well..." I explained.
Platina still gave me a shocked look. The Lady and Gentleman looked at each other with grief.
"Do you have any idea who did it?" Gramps asked.
Hah... I knew my Gramps knew me better than most. I looked down and admitted.
"Yes..."
The Berlitz's grabbed my arm frantically and begged, "tell us! Who?!"
I looked away.
"It was... a maid here. Her name... was..." I started.
"Blue."
I looked over to Platina. She had a furious look on her face.
"I knew it! I had suspicions of her ever since she started working here!! She was eyeballing my gems ever since!" Platina yelled.
"Green... is this true?" Gramps asked slowly.
"..Yes."
The family stood silent. I had to say something.
"I admit... I had the chance to stop her."
They all looked at me with shock. I looked straight at them and continued, "I had the chance... but I blew it. That's why... that's why I'll find her."
Gramps suddenly got defensive, "no Green, leave the police for that!"
I interrupted, "No. Don't notify the police... I'll find her. I have an idea where she is."
The Berlitz's looked at me strangely. I shot them a serious look.
"Gramps... I'm sorry... but there's something I haven't told you... I ... don't want to get married to Platina," I started.
The Berlitz's gasped while is said these words. Platina stood there with an unmoving expression.
"Why!?! What?! W-What do you mean by that Green, why all of the sudden..!!" The Lady shouted.
"..Because of that maid..." I heard my Gramps.
I looked over to Gramps... he wore a stern look. The Lady turned her attention to me and asked, "Is that true, Green!?"
I nodded. The room fell silent. I walked up to the Berlitz's and bowed lowly, "I'm very sorry... Platina is a great person.. but I cannot accept this engagement..."
"This is ridiculous! Canceling an engagement for the sake of a petty thief?! This is madness!" The Gentleman shouted.
I got up and looked at him with sad eyes. I turned to face my grandfather and said, "Gramps... I want your permission.. to go and find Blue... I want to help return whatever was stolen... and.. I want to be with her because... I love Blue!"
His angry face slowly turned to one that was understanding.
"...To think... that this would happen once again..." he whispered.
I perked up at the mention of this.
"I... accept your request. Find Blue.... return whatever she stole.. and..you have my permission."
I understood completely what he meant by this. I couldn't help but feel a bit relieved. I had one more thing to do though... I had to talk to Platina. I walked up to Platina. She wore a calm face.
"Platina... I'm deeply sorry... I cannot marry you..." I whispered.
She looked up at me with the same calm face, so it took me by surprise when she slapped me. I held my face where she just hit me and closed my eyes in understanding.
"Green...I forgave you when you rejected me before... but... this time... the only way I'll forgive you is if you bring me my gems!"
Hearing that I opened my eyes and saw ... almost relieved eyes. I gave her a small smile and said, "I'll definitely bring them back... just wait."
Platina did not give me a smile, but a hug.
"Be careful! You don't know what that witch would do to you!" She said while embracing me.
I couldn't help it, I patted her head and said, "You have nothing to worry about. I'll be back within a week."
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I put on my regular clothes and made my way to the door. The party was over by now and the guests had gone home... with the knowledge of the broken engagement. At the front door, I saw three figures waiting for me.
Gramps...Platina... and Diamond.
So apparently Diamond was informed of what just happened.
"No need to worry... I'll be back before you guys notice," I said to them.
"Green... be careful," Gramps warned.
"I will... oh and Diamond..." I started.
"Yeah?" Diamond asked.
"...I leave Platina in your hands," I smirked and opened the door. As soon as I closed the door I could hear Diamond spazzing out in embarrassment. I chuckle to myself...
"Finally... I'm free."
END CHAPTER 7
A/N: "This is ridiculous! Canceling an engagement for the sake of a petty thief?! This is madness!" The Gentleman shouted.
You have NO idea how badly I wanted to stick an intrusive Authors note and say 'No, this is SPARTAAAAAAAAAAA!'
:D
wow. I'm soooo cool -__-;
The next chapter {Journey to You} will be out on April 28th :D
