Having one Guardian Angel seemed nice, though having two was much more entertaining and safe for Platinum. It wasn't that Platinum was bored easily or didn't feel safe. Being the daughter of a wealthy family ensured that she was never bored, as she had a grand library of books at her disposal. She always felt safe as well, with security guards around the mansion at all times.
Of course, the security guards couldn't always be around to protect her. They were human, and humans were rather weak and fickle creatures. 'Ignorant', as Ruby would often say. That was what made Platinum glad of having her two Guardian Angels. They were higher beings, not plagued by the needs and limits as humans were.
Along with that, they were always entertaining, whether intentionally or unintentionally. They often made jokes and puns, acting silly and foolish. It greatly amused the young heiress. Not only that, they were the first real friends she had ever made.
Platinum stretched her arms from where she sat in the library, a book about mythical creatures in her hands. There was not much about Angels in the book. At least, not about Guardian Angels.
Her gaze wandered to the open glass doors, leading outside to the garden. She could see her Guardian Angels outside, practicing another one of their skits. It brought back past memories. Pleasant and unpleasant ones. Platinum remembered the first time she had met her Guardian Angels.
Platinum had been sitting in the mansion's library near the doors leading to the garden when she had noticed the two angelic figures again. She tended to ignore them, or at least try to. She had tried to read up about angels and mythical beings, but none of the books in the library gave her any help. She decided to ask them outright. After all, her parents did say that it was good to ask questions.
"Are you real?" the two angels froze, both of them staring at her wide-eyed.
"Is she talking to us?" the black haired angel asked the blond haired one.
"I am." that seemed to freak out the two angels.
"You're not supposed to be able to see us! Still!" the blond yelled in disbelief.
"Why not?"
"Because the Guardian Angel handbook says only humans up to the age of seven can see us." the black haired one stated, earning an elbow jab to the side.
"Idiot! You just revealed what we are!" Platinum stared at the two peculiarly. Guardian Angels? She had read a few books featuring a section on Guardian Angels, but the two in front of her didn't seem to fit the description.
"You can't ride a bike?" Platinum shook her head as she stood outside with her Angels. Her parents had mailed the bike to her as a birthday gift, but it had gotten home before they had. They had also seemed to have forgotten she had never learned how to ride one in the first place. She hoped to learn and surprise them by the time they returned.
"I've never been taught. Truth be told this is my first time seeing one face to face."
"Well, try it out first." Platinum climbed onto the bike, but the moment she put both feet on the pedals, she immediately fell over.
Pearl sighed, "You know what? I'm giving you a cycling crash course." Pearl explained the basics of cycling without training wheels. When it came down to actually trying to ride the bike.
"There's no need to feel rushed, Missy..." Pearl said as she got up from her fall. "Try to find your balance first."
"I'm not feeling rushed," she replied, only to fall with the bike again.
"You're on a gentle downhill slope, so the bicycle will move by itself. There's no need to pedal..."
"I'm not pedaling." she crashed again.
"It's only natural for you to fall during practice, so don't cry even though it may hurt!"
"It doesn't hurt, and I'm not crying." she fell again.
"Err... Missy?"
Another sigh from Pearl, who crossed his arms. "Stop trying to make things difficult for us! We're helping you practice here you know?!" Platinum sat on the ground, examining herself. "Hmm? What's wrong?"
"...I scraped my elbows and knees..." she answered.
"Ah! Missy!"
"Hold it, Dia." Pearl grabbed Diamond by the end of his wing, holding him back, "If she's going to keep whining about a few small cuts and grazes then she's never gonna learn how to ride a bike. We may be her Guardian Angels but we're not her nannies."
"Missy?" she looked up to see Sebastian walking over to her. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." she stood up. "Is there something you need?"
"I just got off of the phone with your parents Missy."
"Wonderful. They are returning tomorrow?"
"I'm sorry Missy, but your parents had to extend their trip abroad and will not be returning in time for your 13th birthday. They send their dearest apologies."
"...Please tell them it's fine, Sebastian. That I hope their trip is successful and they enjoy their time abroad."
"Of course Missy. Anything else?"
"I'd like to take a bath after I finish up here."
"I'll have a maid draw one for you." he bowed and left the garden, leaving Platinum alone with her two Angels.
"You okay Missy?"
"I'm fine, Diamond." she picked up her bike and began walking back into the mansion. "Now if you two will excuse me, I'd like to get cleaned up before dinner."
Platinum sighed as she sat in the bath. After having her cuts and scrapes treated by a few maids, the water had already turned lukewarm. Her thoughts wandered back to Pearl's words. They had stung, but she knew he was right. Complaining about something as small as scraping her knees wouldn't contribute to helping her learn how to ride a bicycle. Another sigh as she thought back to her parents.
She was used to them being away for long periods of time. Her parents worked incredibly hard for her to have and live a comfortable life. She was grateful, but she rarely saw them most days growing up. It also wouldn't be the first time they would be missing her birthday... Platinum rubbed at her eyes with a quiet sniffle. There was no point in crying.
"Missy!" Platinum jolted up in the armchair, her eyes focusing on Diamond and Pearl, who stood in front of her.
"Did I fall asleep?"
"Yup."
"For how long?"
"Only an hour or two." Pearl answered, "Long enough for us to go back to Heaven and make you this." the two held up a white cake box in between themselves, with what Platinum assumed was cake inside. "Happy birthday Missy."
"Happy birthday!"
"You both- You made this? How?"
"We knew Heaven had an unused kitchen, never found out why we have it in the first place though," Pearl explained. "Diamond suggested we make you a cake since your birthday is tomorrow."
"We hope you like it!" Diamond took hold of the box and opened it, revealing a small but quaintly decorated cake with frosting and a candle.
"It's lovely." she smiled, touched by the gift. "Thank you both. But, I'm afraid I don't have any utensils on me."
"We can grab some from the kitchen!" Diamond left the library. Pearl went after him, shouting at him to not scare any of the maids or chefs in the kitchen.
Almost half a year hahaha
Apologies everyone! Been stuck writing chapter 11 because it's not going the way I want it to, which is why the lack of updates.
I really enjoyed writing this little extra about Platinum. Besides Ruby, I love writing in her POV and there's so much I can do with her
ANNOUNCEMENT
I made a google form for anyone who would like to be included in My Guardian Angel as a side character! I tried to make it as specific as possible to avoid any confusion, and you can submit up to three characters at most if you want! If you have any questions feel free to ask!
Message me if you're interested and I'll send you the link!