Jesús: "Well…me trying to interact with my readers was a bit of a failure…Meh, whatever. In any case, welcome back everyone to another chapter of this story. Let's get to it right away shall we everyone?" [Disclaimer] "I don't own the RF series nor any Anime/Manga/Videogame referenced in this story. All credit for them goes to their respective owners."

Chapter 27

Raguna POV

Cinnamon and I stood on the rooftop until she calmed down. In fact she passed out from crying a few minutes ago…currently it's already midway through second period. And yes, we both skipped class.

"I had received word that you two were here." An elderly voice came from the rooftop door.

"Principal Stella…" I replied in all honesty a little afraid of what she was going to say.

"Don't worry. I was informed about this. I was also informed about young Miss Weiss' incident yesterday. I can't believe that there are kids even in this age that can be so cruel over so tiny things." Principal Stella said

"With all due respect…What are you doing here?" I asked a little confused that she was being so friendly even though we were skipping class.

"You see. When you left your classroom to chase after this young lady a teacher saw and heard what you said. This teacher apparently got confused and started asking what had happened. After being informed of everything by Miss Strife…Mist if you must…said teacher asked who the one who had said the rude things was. After a few minutes of silence apparently young Miss Sainte-Coquille walked forward and confessed to said things. She will be put under in school suspension for a week. Also, I believe that young Miss Weiss should return to her normal self before attempting to face other people again. You two are allowed to leave if you want to. As I can see that she means a lot to you. Why don't you try to cheer her up a bit? Maybe some time with you will calm her down and help her get better? I myself will tell your teachers the situation and get a copy of notes and homework assignments for each of you." Principal Stella kept talking.

"I'm sorry but…why are you doing this…?" I asked

"Well…there is no really a meaning behind it. Is just that I think everyone should enjoy life to the best of their abilities. Seeing how someone like Miss Sainte-Coquille can cause something like this I just think is a bit sad and want to help the people who couldn't enjoy themselves because of something personal, like Miss Weiss with her swimming fear." Principal Stella said and started walking back to the door.

"Thank you…" I said and the Principal just smiled at me and then went back into the building.

After a couple minutes Cinnamon woke up and sat back up.

"Hey there…did you calm down a bit?" I asked not exactly waiting for any verbal response.

Cinnamon took a second and then she nodded a yes.

"Come on." I said and stood up as well as offered her a hand.

Cinnamon took my hand and then held on to my shirt like a scared child. The two of us walked across the halls and eventually reached the entrance of the school building. At said entrance a teacher was waiting for us along with a girl with purple hair held up in spiraled pigtails. The girl didn't look to happy to be there.

"Hello Mr. Strife, Miss Weiss. My name is Sean Duren, I teach the third year Math class. I'm the teacher who saw what happened this morning. This is Miss Bianca Sainte-Coquille. She is the one responsible for what happened…" he said and then looked at the girl now recognized as Bianca.

Bianca looked at him widen her eyes and then looked down in front of herself. Right away she started turning slightly red and then she opened her mouth.

"I…I…" Bianca started

"Miss Sainte-Coquille please…" Mr. Duren said

"I apologize for my rude behavior…" she said in a really low tone.

"…" was Cinnamon's reply as she cowered behind me

"I'm sorry for what I said. And I'm sorry for not trying to understand you…" Bianca said and then ran away.

"Sorry about that…you see, I have children too, in fact they're about as old as you two are. My little girl would always have some tantrums about things she wanted and so when she did something wrong I would make her say sorry. That worked since she would be really embarrassed and she wouldn't do it again…at least for a while…in any case. Miss Sainte-Coquille was informed of the fact that Miss Weiss never attended school and so she never really had the chance to learn how to swim, right away both Principal Stella and myself saw the realization on her face and then we decided to have her apologize…" Mr. Duren said.

"Well, even if she apologizes what she said was too much." I replied

"That is why we had her apologize to you two." Mr. Duren said

"Well thanks. Now if you'll excuse us…" I said and slowly lead Cinnamon out of the school.

"Just remember. Even if there are people who will say rude things to you there are also those that are willing to help you." Mr. Duren said and I just waved without looking back acknowledging that I had heard him.

Cinnamon and I walked to a nearby Park and just sat down under a tree for a few minutes. Yeah we may have been on the school's rooftop but maybe some actual fresh air may do both of us some good. After just sitting on the grass for a few minutes Cinnamon poked my arm.

"What's the matter?" I asked her and she started typing on her phone.

[Can we go somewhere?] She typed on her phone.

"Sure, where would you like to go?" I asked her.

[Anywhere is fine.] She replied with her phone again.

We both got up and then I remembered reading something on my dad's News paper as I was passing by him one time…

"I know, come on…" I said and started walking while holding her hand.

After a few minutes of walking we made it to an aquarium. Cinnamon made a face that clearly showed she didn't like the idea.

"Is ok. We're here to just look at the fishes…" I said and she then smiled and nodded a yes.

The two of us started walking around the place while looking at all the fishes. Cinnamon smiled and widened her eyes in amazement.

"You like it?" I asked her.

She nodded yes happily and started typing on her phone again.

[I had only seen pictures of all these fishes before. They're beautiful.] She typed

"I'm glad you like it. Come on. They're having a special event today." I said and signaled her to follow me.

Soon enough we made it to a place where there was a pool and many seats, much like a stage in a theater. Suddenly more and more people started walking in and taking a seat somewhere. Cinnamon and I both sat at the front. After a few minutes a girl with semi long hair held up in a pony-tail wearing a dark blue tight suit walked into the stage.

"Hey everyone! How are you all doing?" she called out to the crowd and everyone stared cheering.

"Wow…A lot more people than I thought for so early in the morning." She said and then everyone laughed.

"Well then, I know why you're all here. But, can you all tell me again? I just want to make sure we're all in the same page." She said and then everyone got ready to yell

"Dolphins!" Everyone in the crowd yelled and then three dolphins jumped out of the water.

Cinnamon then made an expression that I hadn't seen before. It was an expression of happiness, excitement, and a little bit of anticipation. She looked just so cute…

The Dolphins just started playing in the water swimming at high speeds and jumping out of the water making spins and twirls all over the place.

"Well everyone I'd like you all to meet the stars of today their names are Flynn…!" she said and then one of the three dolphins jumped out of the water. "…Undine…" she said and then a second dolphin jumped out of the water. "…and…" she said making a pause "…Bob…" the last dolphin just stuck its head out of the water and made its dolphin cry and then everyone started laughing again.

"Yeah, he's a bit of a punk…" the girl said. "…And as for me, I'm Sally and I'll be showing you all the cool things these guys like to do while in the water."

Sally started calling out things and then the dolphins would do things accordingly after a great show with the dolphins jumping, singing, and playing with a beach ball. Sally said something that got everyone excited.

"Well then, it's almost Lunch time for these little rascals. Anyone in the crowds wants to feed the little…Big guys…" she said and everyone started raising their hands. Cinnamon was no exception. She looked really psyched to feed the dolphins.

"How about the cute couple in the front?" she said pointing at Cinnamon and me.

Cinnamon and I went to the staged area and then Sally asked our names.

"I'm Raguna and this is Cinnamon." I said.

"What's the matter is someone a little shy?" Sally said looking at Cinnamon.

I motioned Sally to get closer and told her that Cinnamon couldn't swim and that she just had a small incident about the same topic and she made an understanding smile.

"She doesn't have to worry about that. We're just gonna feed the Dolphins right?" she said and then Cinnamon nodded a yes.

Sally got a big bucket full of all sorts of fishes and showed us first how to do it.

I did it first being a little more confident about being near the water and when Cinnamon's turn came she stepped a little too close, to the point where the floor was actually wet, and her foot slipped as she fell into the water.

"Cinnamon!" I yelled

"Is ok. Actually…this might help a little." Sally said and held my hand so I wouldn't jump in.

Cinnamon started sinking into the water as she flailed her arms in an attempt to surface, but to no avail, she just kept sinking and just moved around. The three dolphins then went down towards her and slowly pushed her out of the water so she could breathe. They didn't stop there, they started moving Cinnamon all around the pool area and soon enough she started smiling and enjoying herself, even when the Dolphins pulled her underwater.

"Wanna go in?" Sally asked and then she grabbed my hand a little tighter and pulled me as she jumped into the water. Soon enough the two of us surfaced and I caught my breath again.

"At least let me reply." I said and she just laughed.

The Dolphins brought Cinnamon around and then Sally and I both hanged on to one of the dolphins. After swimming with the dolphins for a few minutes and the crowd cheering and clapping, I started telling Cinnamon about swimming and soon enough she was swimming on her own, slowly but at least she could keep herself afloat.

"Great going Cinnamon." I said and swam to her as she stayed still in the water and then the two of us hugged in the water. After a few more minutes of swimming the show was over and then Sally and the other Staff members took us to the back of the aquarium.

"That was very well done. Sorry about your clothes." Sally said.

"Don't worry. At least we didn't have our electronics with us." I replied

"Yeah, that would have been bad." Sally said

Cinnamon and I were allowed to use the staff shower rooms to get the chlorine off ourselves and they also dried our clothes so we wouldn't have to put on wet clothes.

"That was a blast. How about you guys come back sometime?" Sally said and Cinnamon smiled happily.

"I think we might." I replied and then Cinnamon and I left the Aquarium.

Jesús: "That's it. One problem fixed and now things just might be downhill from now on right…right? Meh, I guess we'll find out next time right? Well, See ya all next time. please leave a review telling me what you think about this story."