53} Crazy Fry guy

Emerald arrived at the docks, though he was a few minutes late. He looked around and called out for Ronaldo. For a minute, he heard nothing. Just as he shrugged and decided to leave, he heard a voice from the shadows.

Ronaldo: You're late.

Emerald turned and saw the overweight conspiracy nut, and cocked an eyebrow. Ronaldo was wearing a large trench coat, a fedora, sunglasses, and a pair of dirty sneakers. He stood in the shadows, most likely trying to keep out of sight. Though in reality if anyone were to pass by, they may call the cops on him.

Emerald: Uh.. Right then. You said you had something for me? (Preferably something non-crazy.)

Ronaldo: *hush* *loud whisper* Is it safe to talk?

Emerald rolled his eyes and walked over to Ronaldo.

Emerald: A, yes. B, if you flash me then you're going for a swim, and I'm going home. Got it bro?

Rolando: Huh? [He took a quick look at himself.] Why would you- Oh.. Right.. The trench co- *nervous chuckle* Uh, don't worry. [He quickly donned a very serious tone of voice.] What I have to tell you is of the most vital importance. What I have to say affects you. The people of this island. Steven.. That which I have come to know and have discovered, shall rock the foundation of all that you think you know. A foundation built upon lies and deceit. Lies told to you which began at a heinous source. A source you may try and deny, but the truth cannot be denied! A truth, that I have searched for with great effort. A truth obtained through my sweat blood and tears. This truth that you mus- Hey what are you doing?!

Emerald had stopped listening and was throwing rocks at the ocean and let him vent. He turned his head when he felt Rolando tap his shoulder.

Rolando: What the heck man!

Emerald: Today has been very long. Do you have any information you can give me that isn't from your blog?

Rolando: YES!

Emerald: Then get to the point.

Rolando: Something is coming! Something big! Something involving the gems!

Emerald: Get to the point or I'm going to slap you.

Rolando: *inhale* The gems are planning to take over the world very soon. You seem to be different from the others. I need your help.

Emerald: I- You- Wha- *sigh* Okay fine. I'll bite. What proof do you have that the gems are planning world domination? And before you say anything, it has to be tangible proof and not based on personal convictions or feelings.

Rolando: Huh? What? My word isn't good enough for you?

Emerald: No, it isn't. If I told you splashing bird blood around would cure leprosy, would you believe me on good faith?

Rolando: W-Well no.

Emerald: Then why would I instantly believe you, a guy I just met, when you say the gems plan to take over the world.

Rolando: Of course! [Emerald slaps his face.] Ow!

Emerald: No nostalgia critic references!

Rolando: Who?

Emerald: The Nostalg- Nevermind.. What were you on about?

Rolando: Uh.. Hold on- Okay I remember. *clears throat* Okay, my proof is very simple.

Emerald: Then get to it.

Ronaldo: Don't rush me! *sigh* You know how all of these weird things have been happening? What with that giant hand and Steven getting kidnapped and all?

Emerald: Dare ga nani o ima doko de? [Who the what in the where now?] [His eyes grew to the size of dinner plates.]

Ronaldo: Well, my sources tell me that the hand that fell from the sky, was a gem spacecraft! [He took out his phone and pushed a button.] *giggle* Huh? Oops.. Wrong, here we go. *Dun dun duh!* That's the ticket.

Emerald: Gems from the- Hand.. Sky?

Ronaldo: Yeah, I know. Anyway, back to my evidence. I've been told that a gem by the name of Peridot, escaped to our planet. I haven't heard much about that though so my info there is a bit shoddy, but none the less.

Emerald: Peri-huh? Steven? Sky hand?

Rolando: But wait, there is more. There have been reports of strange creatures coming from the seas all around the world, not just here.

Emerald: S- slo- slow down man.. What about the sky hand taking Steven?

Rolando: These screen shots of an odd monster flying in the sky. [He showed a still confused Emerald a blurry photo of something on his phone.] How's that for evidence?

Emerald: Wha- Jigoku o is- [The hell is-] [He shook his head.] Okay, fine whatever. Pictures of bigfoot aside, go back to the part where Steven was kidnapped by a giant hand. You went just a tad to fast for my limited processing power.

Rolando: Really? They never told you about that?

Emerald: Well, no. They didn't.

Rolando: Not even Pearl? [A tone of intrigue is present in his voice.]

Emerald: W-well I- They.. She- *defeated sigh* No. Not even her.

Rolando: [He gave an arrogant smile.] I wonder what else they haven't told you. I wonder what they haven't told you indeed.

Emerald: *groan* Okay look asshat. I've kept things from Pearl before and she doesn't have to tell me everything. I'll ask her about it tomorrow, because I still trust her more than some two-bit blogger who doesn't know what a salad is!

Rolando: [He kept his smile.] Easy man. I get it. It can be hard. Realizing you have been lied to by those you trust I mean.

Emerald: *sigh* (Keep your cool dude. He's just a troll.) She didn't lie. Not telling someone something and lying are separate beasts entirely. Either way, we're done here.

Rolando: What? But I still have so much evidence!

Emerald: You have blurry pictures and urban legends. You also believed snake people ruled the world until you decided to switch it to Gems.

Rolando: They're not just urban legends!

Emerald: Oh really? Site me your sources so I can fact check you. I have instant access to the internet after all.

Rolando: Uh.. I can't remember them off the top of my head.

Emerald: That's fine, just give me a title I can look up. Or are you scared?

Rolando: B- Th- I- Fine! If you don't want to hear the truth then that's YOUR problem. I'm going home!

Emerald: I hope your jogging! It's so much better for you!

Rolando left in a huff. Emerald however, just stood there. He did not move until he was certain he was alone. When he was certain, he just sighed and sat on the edge of the peer. He looked out into the ocean, saw the moon reflect off of the waters surface. His thoughts still reeling from what Ronaldo just said.

Emerald: Wait.. Why am I freaking out? That guy is crazy. [His eyes glowed and a smile crept on his face.] I'll just check out the claims and judge based off of the evidence.

He checked through local news stories, state news, country records, and global news. As he checked through the records and articles, his smile disappeared. Satellite photos from NASA alone proved that a giant hand did indeed come to Earth from space. Further reports told that the gems collected the broken pieces, as well as having to deal with the government trying to grab some gem tech as well.

Emerald: Huh.. Okay then. Maybe she didn't tell me because the subject never came up. *sigh* Yeah.. Who am I talking to? I'm going home now.

He got up and made for the long walk to his home. His thoughts still on that giant hand Ronaldo was on about. Questions began to form in his mind. Why was that hand sent to Earth? Was there any validity to calling it gem technology? Were there gems coming to Earth? If so then why? Questions he had no way of answering until morning.

Emerald: *sigh* What a mess..

As he walked to his home, it began to snow. He looked above him, and remembered the first time he and Pearl kissed. He remembered how she made his soul spark with a fire that had been absent in his time in the forest. A fire that drove him mad without it. A fire that burned brightest whenever he was within her presence. This fire drove him, and gave him purpose. He opened his palm and let a snowflake fall into it and then grasped it tight. He felt confused, though the cause of that confusion eluded him.

Emerald: Why did I let that fat fuck get to me?

He got to his home and entered. He then took one look around his home. The home he made for himself. The newer home he made, after shortly leaving the home he knew for twenty years. The home he left for her. He then looked at the book he and Pearl had been translating. He placed his hand on the book. He then smiles.

Emerald: Whatever the case, I regret nothing I have done for her.


*laugh* I've never read the joke blog about Rolando myself. Next Chapter update on November 15th 2016. Have fun til then yo.