Ariette: So, yeah, I know I really really delayed this time, but... I've been very busy. Anyways! With these last drabbles, Friendship Day will finally come to an end! Lyra-chan doesn't belong to me, as she is creation of the great Durbe the Barian (the writer, not the actual Barian XD)

Drabble #10: Jewel Bird

Requested by: Durbe the Barian

Words: 508

Characters: Lyra (OC), Kotori

Kotori and Lyra had been friends for a while now. They understood each other. They both had to watch over some idiot with a hero complex. They both worried immensely for said idiot. They both would follow that same idiot to the very end of the world. They understood each other because they were so alike. While it was true that Lyra had died and became a Barian and Kotori was just a mere human, they still shared many traits. Both were caring, sweet, patient, understanding, kind, happy, strong, determined, somewhat stubborn and childish, and certainly loyal. They both were used to watch from the sidelines. So it was no miracle that they got along so well.

After the whole ordeal with the Barian Guardians and the inevitable fight that came after, they finally had a few months of peace. During those months, Lyra and Kotori would go out shopping or would visit each other to do some cooking or simply chatting. They liked to talk about random stuff, anything that popped in their minds. They also liked cooking for the guys or buying new clothes from time to time. While spending that time together, they had become quite close friends, learning secrets of each other and discovering tastes they didn't know they shared. Kotori felt really happy because she really didn't have anyone who shared so many tastes with her, while Lyra felt content since she found a friend that could help her out with things the other Barian Guardians couldn't since they were mostly male.

One day, doing one of their shopping and enjoying a nice day, they stumbled upon a new shop that was recently opened. It was a jewelry shop. Of course, Lyra was excited about this, as she wanted to see what kind of jewelry was being sold at this shop, and Kotori was more than happy to take Lyra inside. They looked around for some time, until one jewel got Lyra's attention. It was a red jewel, but what got her attention the most was that it was shaped in the form of a bird. Lyra stared at it for a while more, until Kotori called her saying that they guys were worried and were already asking where they were. Lyra smiled and reunited with Kotori, both leaving the shop soon after.

A few days later, Lyra and Kotori met at the park. They were planning to visit the Heartland Amusement Park. As soon as Lyra greeted Kotori, she handed the green haired girl a little box.

"Huh? What is this, Lyra-chan?" Kotori asked, staring at the box.

"A present for you, Kotori-chan. It's a symbol of our friendship." Lyra replied happily.

Kotori smiled and opened the box. She found there a necklace with a red jewel shaped in the form of a bird. She stared at Lyra with teary eyes, full of joy. That's when she noticed Lyra was wearing a similar necklace today, with the only difference that Lyra's necklace had a red ribbon while Kotori's had a green one.

Ariette: One drabble done, four more to go! :D Long live friendship!