Author's Side-Note: The first half of the chapter takes place the morning of the the last chapter, While the second half takes place the night of.
Chapter 21: A Birthday And Some Questions
(At the town of Steephill, Dash is walking towards Mari and Joey's graves carrying a bouquet of Daisies, when John sees them)
Dash: Alright Ari, You can place the bouquet on the ground now.
Arianna: Ok.
(Places the daisies on the grave very carefully)
John: Dash, is that you?
Dash: Hello John, it's nice to see you again.
John: Seven years it has been, If I am Correct.
Dash: Yeah.
Arianna: Hello Mr. …
John: Please, call me by my first name. I like it that way.
Arianna: Okay. (Turns to dash) Where are we going to next?
Dash: I'm going to show you where I grew up, or at least what remains of it.
John: I'll tag along.
Dash: (Walks up to the remains of the house) There it is. What remains of the place I grew up.
Arianna: Why hasn't anyone restored it?
John: Because no one has had the time to… Oof, aah, this hurts!
Dash: John!
John: Dash, it's all right! It's just that I was diagnosed with Heart Beat Disorder a few months back.
Dash: How? You weren't born with it.
John: Yes, but they have just recently discovered that you can get it through a really bad injury, although the chances are small however.
Dash: Why didn't you tell me? I could have come to Steephill and help you.
John: No, I really don't need the care. You're trying to avenge Joey and Mari, as well as finding who you are, right?
Dash: Yes.
John: I do not want to be a roadblock in your adventure, I'm happy that you care for me but I don't want you to worry too much.
Dash: Ok
(Meanwhile at Arcadtropolis Castle, A few hours later. Amber and Tamara were talking while Static is asleep, Having enough of hearing the girls talk on and on)
Tamara: Life is crazy. You never know what to expect.
Amber: I know, I have felt the worst end of it before.
Tamara: Tomorrow marks one year of you being queen.
Amber: Yes, you are correct. But I still wish they were here. It almost looks as if no one will help me besides your family and Mira.
Tamara: I'm sorry to hear that and I want to help you in any way I can, along with the rest of my family.
Amber: Thank you, I hope you had a nice birthday today.
Tamara: I did, as a matter of fact(Picks up Static). Well I best be getting home, it is getting late.
Static: (wakes up) Are we going?
Tamara: Yes. Is there anything you would like to say to the queen before we go?
Static: Um, eh, I hope you have a happy birthday tomorrow.
Amber: Why thank you, and I hope you have a nice night as well Static.
Tamara: Good night (closes the door)
(While walking home)
Static: Tamara?
Tamara: Yes, Static.
Static: Why can't we have another brother or sister?
Tamara: Well, you have me.
Static: But, there are days where you are busy and it gets very boring.
Tamara: You bring up a good point, but that is a decision we cannot make. Only our parents can decide that.
Static: Ok.
Question 1: Why did John not get help from Dash when he knew he had HBD? (General)
Answer 1: Because John knew that although Dash would have helped him if he asked him, he was still going through the deaths of Joey and Mari and john knew that if his health went for the worst, he would have had to deal with the deaths of three people he was close to. So John decided to keep on fighting rather than with another sad point in his life.
Question 2: When is the next Time Skip? (General)
Answer 2: Sooner than you think.