Chapter 21:
Angels?
Everyone was enjoying the journal that Will showed us. They laughed at his sarcasm, and cried when he was melancholy. (And by "they" I mean Akari.) She was the only one who was getting emotional about it. But then again, that's probably because she's a girl. And that's one thing I never seemed to understand about girls. Why are they always so sensitive to just about EVERYTHING! I mean, when you tell them to shut up, they cry or through a tantrum, when you tell them you're going to the store, they ask if they can come, or they cry asking when you'll be back! I mean, it is so hard to predict how girls will act! One moment they may be fine, the next moment they've gone crazy! I don't know how Axel does it! Dealing with Akari for all of these years, because if it was me, I would have already killed myself!(Not really, but something close to it!) I mean Akari has her nice points, but she is really strange at other times, and I just can't deal with that. She's too different from me. But…that's sort of what I like about her…AAAAHHHHH! WHY AM I EVEN TALKING ABOUT AKARI LIKE THAT? I DON'T LIKE HER AT ALL!...Do I?
When I was still sort of in my daze, I layed eyes on this diary, I think. It looked like it was made out of silk for the cover and I wanted look. But then when I saw the name on the side of the diary, I decided not to. Why? It was Akari's mom's diary. But then I hatched a plan. If Akari is anything like her parents, she's going to have some type of diary too, right? It would only make sense. So, I got up from the couch, picked up the diary, and said to Will
"What's this?"
"Oh that? It's Chelsea's diary. She happened to make one as well."
"Well how did you find this one?"
"She had this one, almost as long as my father has had his. And since they lived together, I found them both."
"So I guess Hamilton took them after they were killed right?" asked Axel
"Yeah, but he told me that he did not have a reason to keep them, and gave them to me."
"I see." Said Akari
"Cool….well not that this stuff is boring or anything, but I need to take a shower. So yeah…bye."
I said as I started to walk up the stairs, taking my pajamas with me. I kept walking until I was at Akari's room. I slowly opened the door (good thing it doesn't creek.) and I slowly went in. I made as little noise as I could, hoping nobody would know that I'm in here.) So I looked in her closet, nothing. Checked under the bed, nothing. Checked on top of her dresser, nothing. Where is this stupid diary? And that's when I thought, check under the pillow! I don't know why, but people say that girls usually keep their diaries under their pillow, or in their drawers. Hopefully it was under the pillow. Even though the drawer only has boy clothes in it anyway, I still wouldn't feel comfortable looking there. So I slowly made my way to the bed, and was about to look under the pillow, when all the sudden, I felt a cool breeze. Which was strange because the windows weren't open. Bu then, the door was slowly starting to close! I couldn't get locked in here! Akari and Axel would never want me in their house again! So I ran as fast as I could for the door, still being quiet though. But the door had closed just a few inches before I made it out, and what made it worse was, it locked! Why me! Why, why, why, why, WHY? Then the blinds slowly fell down until it was covering the whole window, and I was officially freaked out. I didn't care if someone found me in here, I just wanted to get the heck out! So I screamed at the top of my lungs saying help, and to get me out of here, but no one responded. How could they not hear me? I'm pretty sure I was yelling loud enough…just then, I saw 2 people enter the room….they looked like ghosts, but one of them looked like Will, so I just kept staring.
"Well hello! My name is Chelsea!" said Chelsea
"And my name is William Terry Louis Andrew Carrick Jonathan Dredge Hams Reading Roger Southwark Alwick Plymouth Junior Regison III, but you may just call me Will." Said Will
"Yeah…his name is sort of long..so….."
"Wait, who are you people?" asked Chase
"We just said who we are! Were you not paying attention?"
"Calm down Chelsea. I think it will be clearer if I said this. We are Akari, Will, and Axels parents. It is a pleasure to meet you."
"Um…..well how did you get here?"
"We can come only on emergencies, and believe me when I say this is an emergency." Said Chelsea
"What is? There's no emergency that concerns you, so why did you really come?"
"Chelsea wanted to talk to you about giving Akari that blue feather that you possess." Said Will
"How did you?"
"We heard you! We are angels after all! We've been watching you the whole time! And believe me when I say, this is something we need to talk about!" said Chelsea
"What's there to talk about? This is my decision, not yours."
"Hmph! Well then! I guess I can't tell you what Akari thinks of you!" said Chelsea as she started to leave
"Wait! Ok…..so what do you want to tell me?"
"Firstly, I wanted to see you in person, and I know this is a strange question, but can I see your hand?"
"Why?"
"Are you going to keep asking questions?"
"Alright!"
So I gave her my hand and my hand went from black, to purple, to blue, to green, to yellow, then orange, and finally red.
"Why did my hand change to different colors?" I asked
"Because this shows us how much you really care for Akari! I need to know if you really care for her or not!" said Chelsea
"Oh….." I said turning my face to hide my blush
"So you passed the first test. The second one is seeing your relationship with one another, which Will and I have already seen, and this is what we thought."
"We thought that you have quite a strange relationship. You secretly care for her, but you try hard not to show it. And that's why you act as if you don't care about what she's saying to cover it up. But then when she's in trouble, you're the first to come to her aid. Might I ask why?" asked Will
"Because…..because…"
"Go on. If you answer truthfully, you pass. And believe me when I say well know if you're lying or not!" said Chelsea
"Well…..because I don't know how to show I care for someone without trying to hide it. I guess I'm sort of afraid of opening myself to others because of what happened between my dad and I. I loved him so much and he….."
"It's ok Chase. You don't need to go any further. I understand." Said Will
"Yeah. We can already tell by your aura that you're telling the truth." Said Chelsea
"So you pass. But what you were coming in here to do was a bad idea." Said Will
"O-oh…about that….."
"I saved you from a terrible mistake. Because had we came a few seconds later, Akari would have found you looking at her diary, and would have lost all of her affection for you. She would have kicked you out the house whether you were well or not, and would have slowly but surely liked Luke instead. She cares for you, but if you try to go in her stuff…"
"The point is she trusts you wholeheartedly right now. And if she found you, she would no longer love you, and love Luke, which ultimately becomes your rival." Said Chelsea
"What! That dimwit Luke cares for Akari too?"
"Yeah, he just doesn't know it yet….but that's Luke for you. He's always been a bit slow catching on to things. Even his own feelings."
"Yeah." Said Will
"Wait…..how do you know all of this?"
"Oh? Because we can see the future, DUH!" said Chelsea
"That….and we used to live here when we were younger. No one has really changed though. All the kids have basically remained the same, they just look different. And the adults…..I just will not comment." Said Will
"So if you can see the future….you can tell me what happens between me and Akari!"
"Um, no." said Chelsea
"What? Why?"
"Because we don't want too."
"No. It is because it is against regulations. There is a price we must pay for getting these abilities." Said Will
"So…..wait a second! If that's true, then how come you told me about Luke, and what would happen if I read the diary?"
"Oh that's easy! Because we can't see super far into the future! Only about…."
"I think it would be best if we did not share that little bit of information with Chase." Said Will
"Why not?" asked Chelsea
"Because Chase is a smart one. If he figures out how many years we can see into the future, he'll want to know more about what happens to Akari and him."
"Ah! I see now! Now aren't you the smart one? You'll definitely be a good match for Akari, seeing that she doesn't think before she answers! You almost had me there! Good try though! And thanks Will! I guess in a way, they're kind of like us, aren't they?"
"Well yes. But I am not as hot headed and to myself as Chase is." Said Will
"What?"
"See? And please for the sake of the future; do not become wrapped up in the past and what happened to your father. And open yourself up to Akari, because right now, she feels that you aren't telling her too many things about yourself, and feels that you both are only friends. Which is true, but you feel something more." "And make sure you take care of my baby girl! WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Cried Chelsea as she hugged Will
"Darling, please do not cry. She is in good hands, and so are Axel, and Will. You have nothing to worry about." Said Will
"Hey! Can you give me a little hint as to what happens to Will and Axel?" said Chase
"Hm…..I'll explain it this way:
She was born on this island, you've known her for a while
She always helps out, and works the extra mile
She's not pathetic, but very energetic
She cares for Axel already
But I don't think she's ready
To tell him that
Because whenever she tries, she falls flat!"
Said Chelsea
"And what about Will?"
"For Will I'll say this:
Will is smart, courageous, and strong
But he hasn't found the brains to love, not even a song!
He knows of no one just yet
But someone is coming for him soon, I bet!
That one was good! I'm so proud of myself!"
"You remind me a lot of Akari….."I said
"Yeah. She does." Said Will
"I do?" asked Chelsea
"Anyway, that is about all we came here for." Said Will
"Also!*drumroll* you passed! We give you your blessing, and hope for the best!" said Chelsea
"Wait a second! You were going to say what Akari thought of me!"
"Oh, about that…I lied! See you later!" said Chelsea
"That is not fair Chelsea. Please tell him." Said Will
"…."
"For me?"
"…Fine."
"Thank you sweetheart. I promise I will make you your favorite dinner. Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Gingered Soy Sauce!" said Will
"YAY! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT DISH!"
"What kind of dish is that?" I asked
"It is a Japanese dish that I only prepare for Chelsea on special occasions. It is actually really delicious. I promise the next time I come to see you, I will bring some with me for you to have." Said Will
"That would be great! I love to eat food!"
"Really? By how thin you look, you do not look like you like to eat. No offense."
"I am not that thin! I'm just the right size for my age, thank you very much!"
"Wow, your defensive about your weight too? But…whatever, I just want to get the heck out of here and get my dinner! See you Chase!" said Chelsea as she waved goodbye
"Remember what I said about Akari, ok? Do not forget or things could end badly for you." Said Will
"Sure thing. And what about Akari?"
"Oh right. She does. Now bye! Come on Will! I want my food!"
"Ok, sweety. Goodbye Chase. We will meet again someday." Said Will
"Thank you Will. I will remember what you warned me about. And thank you for your blessings!"
"Yeah, you're lucky I have a kind heart! Because I had no problem giving her to Luke!" said Chelsea
"Just because she sort of cares for Luke, does not mean that she should go with him." Said Will
"So! I thought Luke and Akari would made a good match!" said Chelsea
"Initially."
"Yeah….but now I just think he's a little too dumb. But I'm still thinking about if I want to change who Akari goes with or not."
"Dear, is that not a bit rude of you to try to pick who our daughter goes with? It is after all her choice." Said Will
"I realize that! I'm just trying to pick the best one, that's all."
"Just leave the rest up to her. I think that is what's best."
"…..Fine. NOW MAKE ME MY FOOD!"
"Ok, were going now. Goodbye Chase."
"Goodbye Chase! See you later!"
And after that they were gone. But….I spoke too soon because Will came back again and said
"Remember what I said. Please, it could really help you."
"Yes Will."
"Also, since you did say you were taking a shower, I will rewind time back to when you were in front of Akari's door. Make the right choice Chase." Said Will
"I will." I said
And I was brought back to Akari's door. And I made sure I went back down the hall, to the bathroom, and took a shower.