Disclaimer: I do not own any Threads of Fate characters so don't sue me!!
Though I wish I did…..
Sailor Moon Maniacs Corp. presents…
Chapter 10: The Great Trees
Mint: Here's the item Klaus!!
Klaus: Great, so it does exist!
Mint: I'm gonna grab something to eat. Rue, you coming?
Rue: Sure, but Scylla will have to come, okay?
Mint: Fine, bring the brat.
So they went to go grab something to eat. Afterwards, they went back to the inn to get some rest.
Scylla; Can I have my own room?
Rue: Sorry, we can't afford to get another room. But you can bunk with Mint.
Mint: Why does she have to bunk with me?!
Rue: because I think she would feel uncomfortable bunking with a boy.
Mint: Fine!! But she better not mess with me!!
Scylla ran ahead into Mint's room.
Rue: Good night, Mint.
Mint: Night Rue.
Both went to their room, getting ready for bed.
Scylla: Can I get the bed?
Mint: No, this is my room so you sleep on the floor.
Scylla: But I can never sleep on the floor!! I'll be tired in the morning since I can't sleep!!
Mint: Too bad, you sleep on the floor.
Mint got ready for bed, coming out of the bathroom in a bathrobe with her hair down.
Mint: Darn… I need to grab something from Klaus's room… Scylla! Don't do anything to this room!! I have to go grab something.
Mint left her room and headed to Klaus's room. After she left, Scylla locked the door. After Mint grabbed what she needed, she walked back to her room, finding the door was locked.
Mint: What did she do that for!!
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Scylla: Where is that stupid book?! It's not in Rue's room and it's not here… I doubt Klaus would have something as valuable as that… Maybe someone is carrying it…
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Mint: Where can I sleep for tonight…? Klaus has too many people in his room already… Gosh… I guess I have to sleep in Rue's room…
When she entered Rue's room, Rue was already fast asleep.
Mint: Rue? *tries to wake him up*
Rue: Huh? Mint? What are you doing? Why are you here?
Mint: Scylla locked me out. Can I stay here for the night?
Rue: Why would Scylla lock you out?
Mint: We kinda had a fight.
Rue: Oh… Should've known… You can stay. Take the bed while I go get a spare bed…
Mint: K
Mint practically leaped into the bed with Rue still in it. Rue gets out of bed, puts on his shirt and shorts, and goes to get a spare bed. By the time he comes back, Mint was fast asleep.
Rue: (She looks so peaceful when she sleeps… Mint looks prettier with her hair down…)
Rue falls asleep soon after…
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Rue: Mint? It's time to get up.
Mint: 5 more minutes…
Rue: C'mon Mint! You do wanna get the [Relic], don't you?
After hearing these words, Mint practically leaped out of bed.
Mint: Just let me get ready… Darn! All my stuff is in my room!!
Rue: I think she'll let you in, don't worry. If not, I'll tell her to open it.
Mint: K.
Rue: Oh, before you leave, keep your hair down for today.
Mint: Why?
Rue: You look prettier… *small tint of red*
Mint: ……………………. *Mint is speechless and starts to blush*
Mint walks back to her room, actually kind of glad Scylla locked her out.
Mint: Scylla!! Let me in!
Scylla: Why?! You were mean to me last night.
Mint: I'm sorry, I usually don't share my room with people.
Scylla: Okay… Scylla finally let Mint in, letting her change into her normal clothes.
Mint: (Should I really keep my hair down? Does Rue really think I look prettier this way?)
So Mint decided to wear her hair down, just to see what would people think. Afterwards, Mint came out of the bathroom. Scylla was the first to see her.
Scylla: Whoa!! You look… Different…
Mint: is that a complement or what?!
Scylla: yes, of course!!
*Knock knock*
Mint: Come in!!
Rue walked in, ready to go.
Rue: Mint, you… ready…
Rue walked in, kinda stunned at seeing Mint with her hair down.
Rue: (She actually listened to me, for once. I was right, she does look pretty with her hair down)
Mint: What? Is something wrong?
Rue: Nothing… Nothing…
Mint: What is it?! You can tell me!!
Rue: *sweatdrop* (her attitude hasn't changed)
Mint: Tell me!!
Rue: Okay, okay!! You…look…good…
Mint: What's that supposed to mean!!??
Rue: You look… very… pretty today *blush*
Mint: You really think so!!
Mint hugs Rue for the compliment.
Mint: Oops… *blush* Don't take that the wrong way, k?
Rue: Sure… So both headed to Klaus's room.
Klaus: *back to them* Good! You're here!! Now let's get down to business… *turns around* Mint? Your hair…
Mint: What?
Klaus: You should keep your hair down like that.
Mint: Maybe…
Klaus: Anyways, the next item is the sap of the Great Tree of Wisdom, Power, and Courage. I don't exactly know the location of these trees but just give me a little time.
Mira: In the meantime, could you deliver some food to Rod? He said he needed some.
Scylla: Can I come?
Rue: Sure
Mint: Why does she have to come?!
Rue: She asked nicely, plus she'd probably come even if I said no.
After they left and arrived at the oasis, Rod was teasing Johnny Wolf with a piece of what little meat they had left.
Mint: Yo!! Rod! Food from Mira!!
Rod: Food!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rod grabs the food from Mint and Rue and shoves it down his throat, occasionally throwing pieces of meat for Johnny Wolf.
Rod: Ah… That was the best lunch ever!! Thanks for the food.
Scylla: Aww!! How cute!! *hugs Johnny Wolf*
Rod: So, what brings you here?
Mint: Nothing much, besides bringing you the food.
Rod: Well, anything going on lately?
Mint: Well, *rests head on Rue's shoulder* Rue's been really nice to me lately…
Rue: I… I have?
Mint: Yup! You let me sleep in your room when SCYLLA locked me out of my room.
Scylla: It's not my fault! You were mean to me!!
Rod: …Okay… So how close are you to getting the [Relic], baby? And why is your hair down?
Mint: We're very close to getting the [Relic]. And Rue suggested I put my hair down.
Rod: Cool. Well, keep it down every now and then. You look great.
Mint: K, we have to now, bye!
Rue: See you later! Scylla!! Let's go!!
Scylla: Aww… fine… *puts Johnny wolf down* Bye bye Johnny Wolf… Bye Rod…
Mint: Hey, how'd you know Johnny Wolf's name?
Scylla: Um, uh… Hi collar! Bye! *runs off*
Mint: But Johnny Wolf doesn't have a collar… Hey! Hmm…… Oh well…
An so, after the odd incident, Rue and Mint headed back to the inn, hoping Klaus found out where the Great Trees were.
Mint: So Klaus, did you find where the trees are located?
Klaus: In fact, I did. It's at the Forbbidden Forest. No man can step through here, unless they wanna face a painful death because it's so sacred. Thanks to Duke and Belle, we have this information.
Rue: That's not good…
Mint: Who cares?! Just as long as we get the [Relic], we'll be fine!! And if someone dies, we'll just go back in time and save them.
Klaus: But that will alter the future. And maybe the person died will bring goodness to the future, but if we alter that, instead it might bring danger…
Mint: Who cares?! I'll beat anybody to a bloody pulp if they cause problems!!
And so, and argument ensued.
Rue: C'mon, mint let's go.
Rue half-lead, half dragged mint out the door.
Mint: What was that for?! I was winning the debate!
Rue: Look, the sooner we leave, the sooner we get the [Relic] (and the sooner I don't have to hear you yell).
Mint: I can't wait!!
Mint does a little twirl, and the sun catches Mint's beautiful and flowing hair. Rue turns his back to Mint and smiles to himself. Scylla sees Rue and Mint.
Scylla: Where are you going?
Rue: We are just going to see the Great Trees.
Scylla shivered, probably because of the cold.
Scylla: Can I come?
Mint: No
Rue: Yes, she might be helpful.
Mint: She's more trouble than she's worth!!
Scylla: You should talk!!
Another argument broke out.
Rue: Calm down, both of you. Mint, let Scylla come. She'll be helpful.
Mint: Fine!! But you better be right.
Rue: (that's odd… She's been listening to me lately…)
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Maya: Oh goody!! Rue's outside!! I should go say hi.
Maya walks outside to greet Rue (not Mint).
Maya: Hi Rue!! Hi Mint… Mint, you look ugly with your hair down, but I'm not saying you look pretty with it up either.
Mint: Whaddya mean?! All the boys seem to think I'm prettier like this.
Maya: Really? Maybe I should wear my hair down…
Mint: *facefault* YOU H AIR IS ALREADY DOWN!!!!
Maya: Oh yeah…! But you look ugly anyways!!
Mint: Grrr!!
Rue: (catfight)
Rue was right, there was a catfight.
Rue: Come on Mint. Settle this later. I'm tired of hearing all this fighting.
Mint: She started it!
Rue: Let's go.
Mint: Fine…
And they took off onto the path.
Mint: (Scylla Always gets her way, that spoiled brat… She always, tags along… She's more trouble than she's worth…)
And Mint started to think about the first time they met.
Mint: (Didn't she say that her sisters left her in the Forest? Wouldn't her parents be looking for her by now?)
Mint looked over in Scylla's direction, and saw Scylla talking to Rue, and she burned up with anger inside.
Mint: (I don't trust her, how can Rue trust her? She always does something naughty…) Hey! Scylla! Wouldn't your parents be looking for you by now?
Scylla: My… My parents… passed away…
Mint: Oh… I'm sorry…
Mint actually felt sympathy for the little girl. All of a sudden, Duke and Belle flipped into the air out of nowhere and landed right in front of them.
Belle: Prepare for trouble
Duke: Make that double.
Belle: to protect the world from devastation.
Duke: To unite all people within our nation.
Belle: To denounce the evils of truth and love
Duke: To extend our reach to the stars above.
Belle: Belle!
Duke: Duke!
Belle: Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light!
Duke: Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
Rue: What are you guys talking about?
Belle: See?! I told you this idea was stupid!! This act is worse than your star act!!
Duke: I thought it was good….
Mint: Why are you guys here?
Belle: We are here to help you out!
Duke: Milady means she want the [Relic].
Belle: *steps on Duke's foot* Plus we gave ya the info.
Duke: We need the money.
Belle: *elbows Duke* You owe us.
Duke: *clutches stomach* We are very broke and have no money. And we ran out of food.
Belle: *attempts to punch Duke* Shut up!! Do you wanna give away our whole story?!!
Duke: *ducks* Haha!! You missed!! *gets punched in the face and clutches his nose* Owie….
Belle: Since you owe us, we are coming to help you,
Mint: No catch?
Belle: No catch.
Mint: Okay……….
Belle: Great!! We have a deal.
So they walked on as the beautiful lush forest passes by them. Shortly after, they reached a closed entrance that says, "No man may enter."
Mint: Great!! We're here!! *pushes gate open* C'mon!! Let's go!!
Rue: But look at what the sign says.
Mint: "No man may enter"…. Oh…………….
Scylla starts to laugh.
Mint: What's so funny?
Scylla: Don't you get it? "No man." It's a riddle!! So it means no man can enter!! Only children and women!!
Rue: Oh… should I try anyways?
Scylla: If you want.
Mint: It might not affect you, since you're a doll.
Rue: That's true….
Duke and Belle were puzzled at what Mint said, but Scylla just nodded.
Rue: Here goes nothing….
And Rue stepped through the gate, bracing for any type of pain.
Rue: Hey… Nothing happened!! *Rue turns around*
Mint: It probably doesn't affect you. Either that or you're not a man yet.
Rue: Hey!!
Mint: *Giggle* Sorry Rue, now I know what to tease you about.
As Rue turned around, to his horror, demons and monsters were behind him. Some with fangs that could reach the ground, some so pale, as if they came back from the dead, and some that are too horrible to describe. As soon as Rue saw this, he jumped back away from the gate.
Mint: What's wrong, Rue?
Rue: You didn't see that?!
Mint: No….
Rue: How 'bout you guys?
Everyone shook their heads no.
Rue: How can you not see that!?
Mint: I saw what I saw, and I didn't see anything!!
Rue: Okay, okay…
Mint: So cross Duke and Rue off…. That means only me, Scylla the brat, and old lady Belle can come…
Belle: Hey! I'm not old!!
Duke: Yeah, she's only 30!! Rounded down…. Of course….
Belle: Shut up!! *kicks Duke*
Duke: Owie… *jumps up and down in pain*
Mint: okay, so lets go.
And so Belle, Scylla, and Mint walked through the gate and onto the path.
Rue: Be careful Scylla!! Be careful Mint…. (Oh I hope they'll be okay….)
Mint: I wonder how long the path is…
Belle: I hope it ain't that long.
Scylla: Ooh!! Look over there!! It's so cute!!
Mint: What is that?!!
Belle: A tree spirit.
Mint: A what?
Belle: A tree spirit. They're spirits of the trees.
Mint: Well, duh!! I know that!!
The tree spirit was about 8 inches tall and had an odd, shaped head. They were green colored spirits (just what you'd expect from a tree spirit). And whenever they shook their heads, it would make a rattling noise, as if it were a baby's rattle.
Mint: Scylla!! Come on!! Let's go!!
Scylla: Okay *grabs tree spirit and walks on*
As they walked on, more and more tree spirits appeared, rattling their heads every now and then.
Belle: This forest is too calm….
Mint: Yeah…. Something should of shown up by now…..
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Rue: I hope Mint is okay…. *paces back and forth*
Duke looks up from his reading book.
Duke: Don't worry about her. Why you worring?
Rue: *doesn't pay attention to Duke* What if she gets hurt…. Or worse…. *paces faster* And Scylla…. Mint's gonna kill Scylla!!! *runs to gate*
Duke: Wait!! Remember?! We can't…. enter….
Rue: *comes out, face VERY pale* Monsters….. *sits on a rock*
Duke: Let me try… *enters gate*
Duke exits the gate a few seconds later.
Duke: *face paler than Rue* Mon…. sters….. *sits on rock next to Rue*
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Scylla: Are we there yet?
Mint: No….
Scylla: Are we there yet?
Mint: No
Scylla: Are we there yet?
Mint: No for the last time!! Now shut up!!
Scylla: Why should I?! I'm just asking if we're there yet!!
Belle: You two break it up. Keep this up and I'll beat both of you to the ground.
Mint: Fine…. We'll stop….
*5 hours later*
Belle: It's dark…. We should set up camp….
Mint: I wonder how long this path is…. It's been a day and we still haven't seen any sight of the Great Trees…
Scylla dropped the apple she was munching on with the tree spirit.
Scylla: We're… We're gonna visit the Great Trees…?
Mint: Yeah, where did you think we're going?
Scylla: Oh nothing. I was just wondering.
They ate some fruit for dinner and went to sleep. In the middle of the night, a figure in the dark was snooping through Mint's backpack and found the book, Threads of Fate.
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Rue: It's dark already…. And they're not back…. I wonder what happened… *paces bak and forth* What if something bad happened…. I'm not there to protect Mint… She'll be in danger…. *paces faster*
Duke: *sigh* She'll be fine…. She doesn't need a bodyguard every single second!!
Rue: Yes, she does….
Duke: You saying Mint is a wimp?!
Rue: No!! Of course not!! She's just kinda clumsy….
Duke: Oh, so you're saying that she's not capable of taking care of herself?
Rue: No…. I'm just… worried about her…
Duke: Look…. She's been on her own for at least 2 years before she met you. She took care of herself and she can take care of herself again.
Rue: okay… I guess you're right…
Rue crawls into his sleeping bag and his last words before going to bed are, "Be careful, Mint…"
Duke: Boys these days….. *sigh* always worrying about their girlfriends… *yawn*
Rue wakes up all of a sudden.
Rue: SHE'S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!
Duke: Whatever…
Duke and Rue go to sleep.
*Next day*
Mint: Scylla!! Get up!! It's time to go!!
Scylla: I'm too tired…
Mint: Get up or we'll leave you behind!!
Scylla: Fine, fine…
Everyone headed toward the Great Trees. Surprisingly, it only took 30 more minutes to reach the end of the path. And more tree spirits appeared as they went deeper into the forest.
Mint: We're here!!
Scylla: Already…?
Belle: C'mon, lets go!
Scylla: I… I think I'll stay behind…
Mint: You sure?
Scylla: I… I'll be fine…
Mint: Okay… Whatever…
So only Belle and Mint entered the home of the Great Trees. As they entered, they heard voices, arguing voices. Something about what kind of coffee is the best.
Courage: I prefer my coffee with cream and sugar
Power: No!! Black is better!!
Wisdom: Please stop arguing…
Belle and Mint: *sweatdrop*
Mint: *clears throat* excuse me.
Nothing happened. The trees kept on arguing.
Mint: Excuse Me!!
They still argued.
Mint: COULD YOU SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY?!?!
Wisdom: *sniff* You're so mean… *sniff* you don't have to yell.
Power: Yeah!! You shouldn't be yelling at us Great Trees!! *starts chucking fruit at Mint*
Courage: Yeah!! *joins in and starts chucking fruit*
And soon every sacred tree started chucking fruit at a dodging Mint.
Mint: Sacred… *dodge* trees… *dodge* aren't supposed… *dodge* to act… *dodge* Like this!! *smack* ow….
Belle: we have come to ask you for something.
All the trees stop chucking fruit.
Wisdom: You came to ask us something?
Power: No! They came to ask ME something!
Courage: No, they came to ask me something!
Another argument broke out between the trees.
Mint: We came to ask all of you something!!
Courage: Oh, you came to ask all of us…
Wisdom: What would you like to ask us, child?
Mint: First of all, I want to know everyone's name.
Wisdom: I am the tree of Wisdom.
Wisdom had a face of its tree trunk. The trunk was slightly skinnier than Power of Courage. On the face of the trunk was Wisdom wearing glasses.
Courage: I am the tree of Courage.
Courage looked braver than the rest of them and was larger than Wisdom.
Power: I am the tree of Power.
Power was the biggest of them all, and looked like the bully too.
Mint: We came to ask you for your sap.
Power: Okay, I'll give you my sap!!
Courage: No, she asked for MY sap!!
Another argument broke out.
Mint: We asked for everyone's sap!!
Power: Oh…
Courage: Ok….
Wisdom: Here…
And the trees presented them a bottle.
Mint: Thanks… could you do us one more favor?
Wisdom: Sure, what is it?
Mint: Do you know a way out of here? It took so long to get here…
Courage: Yeah, We can transport you to the gate in no time.
Mint: Great!! Hold on…
Mint runs over to Scylla's hiding place.
Mint: C'mon, we can get home a faster way than walking.
Scylla: But… I don't… want to…
Mint: Come on!! We have to go!! I don't wanna be stuck here for another day!!
Scylla: But… I can't…
Mint: Yes you can. Now come with me!!
Mint dragged Scylla to the inner circle of the sacred trees where Belle was.
Scylla: Please… Don't… make… me go….
And Scylla fainted.
Mint: Belle!! Help me!
And Belle helped Mint bring Scylla to the inner circle.
Mint: Transport us, already!!!
Power: Alright! Alright!! Sheesh…
The Trees transported Belle, Mint and Scylla to the entrance gate. And right after the transportation, Scylla woke up immediantly.
Rue: Mint!! You're okay!! I'm so glad you're okay!! *hugs Mint tightly*
Mint: Rue…? Are you okay?
Rue: Yes, I'm fine. Now that I know you're safe *still hugs Mint*
Duke: The guy ahs been worried about you the second you left.
Mint had a small trace of red on her face.
Mint: (I didn't know he cared so much).
Scylla: Hey Rue!! Look what I found!! *shows tree spirit*
Mint: I thought you fainted.
Scylla: I did. Rue!! Isn't it cute!!
Rue started walking backwards.
Rue: S-Scylla… K-keep that t-thing away from me.
Scylla: What's wrong? It's just a tree spirit.
Rue: N-no it's not… Your holding… a monster… *walks backwards even faster*
Duke joins Rue and starts walking backwards.
Mint: No its not, Rue!! It's a green… Thing-a-ma-bobber.
Rue and Duke: No it's not!!!
Belle: I think it's an enchantment. Since it says, "No man may enter." Maybe the tree spirits were enchanted to look like monsters.
Mint: That's probably right… Scylla, you should probably put it down. You don't wanna scare the two guys. *starts to laugh*
Rue: Hey!!
Scylla: Okay… Let's go…
And everyone headed back to the town.
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Psycho Master: Master has found the book.
Mode Master: Did she destroy it?
Psycho Master: No… Master says it's not time yet. But we're nearly there.
Trap Master: What are we supposed to do then?
Psycho Master: Just wait.
Trap Master: I don't wanna sit on my butt and rot!!
Psycho Master: We have to wait!! Our time will come soon.
Trap Master: Fine… I just hate waiting….
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Mint: We have the item Klaus!!
Klaus: great!! How were the Great Trees like?
Mint: Jerks, they argue too much.
Belle: And Mint, before I forget, you owe us money for helping you out. About…. 3000G.
Mint: What!!! You said there was no catch!!!
Belle: I lied. Now give us the money!!
Rue: Here Belle. Thank you for all your help.
Mint Do I have to pay you back, Rue?
Rue: No, it's okay. I've got plenty to spare.
Mint: Thanks…..
A/N: So how'd you like the story!!?? Was it good? Was it bad? Did it suck? Sorry this chapter was so long and it took me a while to get it up. I had a bad case of Writer's Block and now that I'm filled with ideas (I think), I'm writing another story at the same time. If you like Zelda stories, come and read my story, Here With Me. See ya!!! And if you flame me, I'll kick your butt!! ^.~
Sailor Moon Maniacs Corp. presents…
Chapter 10: The Great Trees
Mint: Here's the item Klaus!!
Klaus: Great, so it does exist!
Mint: I'm gonna grab something to eat. Rue, you coming?
Rue: Sure, but Scylla will have to come, okay?
Mint: Fine, bring the brat.
So they went to go grab something to eat. Afterwards, they went back to the inn to get some rest.
Scylla; Can I have my own room?
Rue: Sorry, we can't afford to get another room. But you can bunk with Mint.
Mint: Why does she have to bunk with me?!
Rue: because I think she would feel uncomfortable bunking with a boy.
Mint: Fine!! But she better not mess with me!!
Scylla ran ahead into Mint's room.
Rue: Good night, Mint.
Mint: Night Rue.
Both went to their room, getting ready for bed.
Scylla: Can I get the bed?
Mint: No, this is my room so you sleep on the floor.
Scylla: But I can never sleep on the floor!! I'll be tired in the morning since I can't sleep!!
Mint: Too bad, you sleep on the floor.
Mint got ready for bed, coming out of the bathroom in a bathrobe with her hair down.
Mint: Darn… I need to grab something from Klaus's room… Scylla! Don't do anything to this room!! I have to go grab something.
Mint left her room and headed to Klaus's room. After she left, Scylla locked the door. After Mint grabbed what she needed, she walked back to her room, finding the door was locked.
Mint: What did she do that for!!
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Scylla: Where is that stupid book?! It's not in Rue's room and it's not here… I doubt Klaus would have something as valuable as that… Maybe someone is carrying it…
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Mint: Where can I sleep for tonight…? Klaus has too many people in his room already… Gosh… I guess I have to sleep in Rue's room…
When she entered Rue's room, Rue was already fast asleep.
Mint: Rue? *tries to wake him up*
Rue: Huh? Mint? What are you doing? Why are you here?
Mint: Scylla locked me out. Can I stay here for the night?
Rue: Why would Scylla lock you out?
Mint: We kinda had a fight.
Rue: Oh… Should've known… You can stay. Take the bed while I go get a spare bed…
Mint: K
Mint practically leaped into the bed with Rue still in it. Rue gets out of bed, puts on his shirt and shorts, and goes to get a spare bed. By the time he comes back, Mint was fast asleep.
Rue: (She looks so peaceful when she sleeps… Mint looks prettier with her hair down…)
Rue falls asleep soon after…
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Rue: Mint? It's time to get up.
Mint: 5 more minutes…
Rue: C'mon Mint! You do wanna get the [Relic], don't you?
After hearing these words, Mint practically leaped out of bed.
Mint: Just let me get ready… Darn! All my stuff is in my room!!
Rue: I think she'll let you in, don't worry. If not, I'll tell her to open it.
Mint: K.
Rue: Oh, before you leave, keep your hair down for today.
Mint: Why?
Rue: You look prettier… *small tint of red*
Mint: ……………………. *Mint is speechless and starts to blush*
Mint walks back to her room, actually kind of glad Scylla locked her out.
Mint: Scylla!! Let me in!
Scylla: Why?! You were mean to me last night.
Mint: I'm sorry, I usually don't share my room with people.
Scylla: Okay… Scylla finally let Mint in, letting her change into her normal clothes.
Mint: (Should I really keep my hair down? Does Rue really think I look prettier this way?)
So Mint decided to wear her hair down, just to see what would people think. Afterwards, Mint came out of the bathroom. Scylla was the first to see her.
Scylla: Whoa!! You look… Different…
Mint: is that a complement or what?!
Scylla: yes, of course!!
*Knock knock*
Mint: Come in!!
Rue walked in, ready to go.
Rue: Mint, you… ready…
Rue walked in, kinda stunned at seeing Mint with her hair down.
Rue: (She actually listened to me, for once. I was right, she does look pretty with her hair down)
Mint: What? Is something wrong?
Rue: Nothing… Nothing…
Mint: What is it?! You can tell me!!
Rue: *sweatdrop* (her attitude hasn't changed)
Mint: Tell me!!
Rue: Okay, okay!! You…look…good…
Mint: What's that supposed to mean!!??
Rue: You look… very… pretty today *blush*
Mint: You really think so!!
Mint hugs Rue for the compliment.
Mint: Oops… *blush* Don't take that the wrong way, k?
Rue: Sure… So both headed to Klaus's room.
Klaus: *back to them* Good! You're here!! Now let's get down to business… *turns around* Mint? Your hair…
Mint: What?
Klaus: You should keep your hair down like that.
Mint: Maybe…
Klaus: Anyways, the next item is the sap of the Great Tree of Wisdom, Power, and Courage. I don't exactly know the location of these trees but just give me a little time.
Mira: In the meantime, could you deliver some food to Rod? He said he needed some.
Scylla: Can I come?
Rue: Sure
Mint: Why does she have to come?!
Rue: She asked nicely, plus she'd probably come even if I said no.
After they left and arrived at the oasis, Rod was teasing Johnny Wolf with a piece of what little meat they had left.
Mint: Yo!! Rod! Food from Mira!!
Rod: Food!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rod grabs the food from Mint and Rue and shoves it down his throat, occasionally throwing pieces of meat for Johnny Wolf.
Rod: Ah… That was the best lunch ever!! Thanks for the food.
Scylla: Aww!! How cute!! *hugs Johnny Wolf*
Rod: So, what brings you here?
Mint: Nothing much, besides bringing you the food.
Rod: Well, anything going on lately?
Mint: Well, *rests head on Rue's shoulder* Rue's been really nice to me lately…
Rue: I… I have?
Mint: Yup! You let me sleep in your room when SCYLLA locked me out of my room.
Scylla: It's not my fault! You were mean to me!!
Rod: …Okay… So how close are you to getting the [Relic], baby? And why is your hair down?
Mint: We're very close to getting the [Relic]. And Rue suggested I put my hair down.
Rod: Cool. Well, keep it down every now and then. You look great.
Mint: K, we have to now, bye!
Rue: See you later! Scylla!! Let's go!!
Scylla: Aww… fine… *puts Johnny wolf down* Bye bye Johnny Wolf… Bye Rod…
Mint: Hey, how'd you know Johnny Wolf's name?
Scylla: Um, uh… Hi collar! Bye! *runs off*
Mint: But Johnny Wolf doesn't have a collar… Hey! Hmm…… Oh well…
An so, after the odd incident, Rue and Mint headed back to the inn, hoping Klaus found out where the Great Trees were.
Mint: So Klaus, did you find where the trees are located?
Klaus: In fact, I did. It's at the Forbbidden Forest. No man can step through here, unless they wanna face a painful death because it's so sacred. Thanks to Duke and Belle, we have this information.
Rue: That's not good…
Mint: Who cares?! Just as long as we get the [Relic], we'll be fine!! And if someone dies, we'll just go back in time and save them.
Klaus: But that will alter the future. And maybe the person died will bring goodness to the future, but if we alter that, instead it might bring danger…
Mint: Who cares?! I'll beat anybody to a bloody pulp if they cause problems!!
And so, and argument ensued.
Rue: C'mon, mint let's go.
Rue half-lead, half dragged mint out the door.
Mint: What was that for?! I was winning the debate!
Rue: Look, the sooner we leave, the sooner we get the [Relic] (and the sooner I don't have to hear you yell).
Mint: I can't wait!!
Mint does a little twirl, and the sun catches Mint's beautiful and flowing hair. Rue turns his back to Mint and smiles to himself. Scylla sees Rue and Mint.
Scylla: Where are you going?
Rue: We are just going to see the Great Trees.
Scylla shivered, probably because of the cold.
Scylla: Can I come?
Mint: No
Rue: Yes, she might be helpful.
Mint: She's more trouble than she's worth!!
Scylla: You should talk!!
Another argument broke out.
Rue: Calm down, both of you. Mint, let Scylla come. She'll be helpful.
Mint: Fine!! But you better be right.
Rue: (that's odd… She's been listening to me lately…)
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Maya: Oh goody!! Rue's outside!! I should go say hi.
Maya walks outside to greet Rue (not Mint).
Maya: Hi Rue!! Hi Mint… Mint, you look ugly with your hair down, but I'm not saying you look pretty with it up either.
Mint: Whaddya mean?! All the boys seem to think I'm prettier like this.
Maya: Really? Maybe I should wear my hair down…
Mint: *facefault* YOU H AIR IS ALREADY DOWN!!!!
Maya: Oh yeah…! But you look ugly anyways!!
Mint: Grrr!!
Rue: (catfight)
Rue was right, there was a catfight.
Rue: Come on Mint. Settle this later. I'm tired of hearing all this fighting.
Mint: She started it!
Rue: Let's go.
Mint: Fine…
And they took off onto the path.
Mint: (Scylla Always gets her way, that spoiled brat… She always, tags along… She's more trouble than she's worth…)
And Mint started to think about the first time they met.
Mint: (Didn't she say that her sisters left her in the Forest? Wouldn't her parents be looking for her by now?)
Mint looked over in Scylla's direction, and saw Scylla talking to Rue, and she burned up with anger inside.
Mint: (I don't trust her, how can Rue trust her? She always does something naughty…) Hey! Scylla! Wouldn't your parents be looking for you by now?
Scylla: My… My parents… passed away…
Mint: Oh… I'm sorry…
Mint actually felt sympathy for the little girl. All of a sudden, Duke and Belle flipped into the air out of nowhere and landed right in front of them.
Belle: Prepare for trouble
Duke: Make that double.
Belle: to protect the world from devastation.
Duke: To unite all people within our nation.
Belle: To denounce the evils of truth and love
Duke: To extend our reach to the stars above.
Belle: Belle!
Duke: Duke!
Belle: Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light!
Duke: Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
Rue: What are you guys talking about?
Belle: See?! I told you this idea was stupid!! This act is worse than your star act!!
Duke: I thought it was good….
Mint: Why are you guys here?
Belle: We are here to help you out!
Duke: Milady means she want the [Relic].
Belle: *steps on Duke's foot* Plus we gave ya the info.
Duke: We need the money.
Belle: *elbows Duke* You owe us.
Duke: *clutches stomach* We are very broke and have no money. And we ran out of food.
Belle: *attempts to punch Duke* Shut up!! Do you wanna give away our whole story?!!
Duke: *ducks* Haha!! You missed!! *gets punched in the face and clutches his nose* Owie….
Belle: Since you owe us, we are coming to help you,
Mint: No catch?
Belle: No catch.
Mint: Okay……….
Belle: Great!! We have a deal.
So they walked on as the beautiful lush forest passes by them. Shortly after, they reached a closed entrance that says, "No man may enter."
Mint: Great!! We're here!! *pushes gate open* C'mon!! Let's go!!
Rue: But look at what the sign says.
Mint: "No man may enter"…. Oh…………….
Scylla starts to laugh.
Mint: What's so funny?
Scylla: Don't you get it? "No man." It's a riddle!! So it means no man can enter!! Only children and women!!
Rue: Oh… should I try anyways?
Scylla: If you want.
Mint: It might not affect you, since you're a doll.
Rue: That's true….
Duke and Belle were puzzled at what Mint said, but Scylla just nodded.
Rue: Here goes nothing….
And Rue stepped through the gate, bracing for any type of pain.
Rue: Hey… Nothing happened!! *Rue turns around*
Mint: It probably doesn't affect you. Either that or you're not a man yet.
Rue: Hey!!
Mint: *Giggle* Sorry Rue, now I know what to tease you about.
As Rue turned around, to his horror, demons and monsters were behind him. Some with fangs that could reach the ground, some so pale, as if they came back from the dead, and some that are too horrible to describe. As soon as Rue saw this, he jumped back away from the gate.
Mint: What's wrong, Rue?
Rue: You didn't see that?!
Mint: No….
Rue: How 'bout you guys?
Everyone shook their heads no.
Rue: How can you not see that!?
Mint: I saw what I saw, and I didn't see anything!!
Rue: Okay, okay…
Mint: So cross Duke and Rue off…. That means only me, Scylla the brat, and old lady Belle can come…
Belle: Hey! I'm not old!!
Duke: Yeah, she's only 30!! Rounded down…. Of course….
Belle: Shut up!! *kicks Duke*
Duke: Owie… *jumps up and down in pain*
Mint: okay, so lets go.
And so Belle, Scylla, and Mint walked through the gate and onto the path.
Rue: Be careful Scylla!! Be careful Mint…. (Oh I hope they'll be okay….)
Mint: I wonder how long the path is…
Belle: I hope it ain't that long.
Scylla: Ooh!! Look over there!! It's so cute!!
Mint: What is that?!!
Belle: A tree spirit.
Mint: A what?
Belle: A tree spirit. They're spirits of the trees.
Mint: Well, duh!! I know that!!
The tree spirit was about 8 inches tall and had an odd, shaped head. They were green colored spirits (just what you'd expect from a tree spirit). And whenever they shook their heads, it would make a rattling noise, as if it were a baby's rattle.
Mint: Scylla!! Come on!! Let's go!!
Scylla: Okay *grabs tree spirit and walks on*
As they walked on, more and more tree spirits appeared, rattling their heads every now and then.
Belle: This forest is too calm….
Mint: Yeah…. Something should of shown up by now…..
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Rue: I hope Mint is okay…. *paces back and forth*
Duke looks up from his reading book.
Duke: Don't worry about her. Why you worring?
Rue: *doesn't pay attention to Duke* What if she gets hurt…. Or worse…. *paces faster* And Scylla…. Mint's gonna kill Scylla!!! *runs to gate*
Duke: Wait!! Remember?! We can't…. enter….
Rue: *comes out, face VERY pale* Monsters….. *sits on a rock*
Duke: Let me try… *enters gate*
Duke exits the gate a few seconds later.
Duke: *face paler than Rue* Mon…. sters….. *sits on rock next to Rue*
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Scylla: Are we there yet?
Mint: No….
Scylla: Are we there yet?
Mint: No
Scylla: Are we there yet?
Mint: No for the last time!! Now shut up!!
Scylla: Why should I?! I'm just asking if we're there yet!!
Belle: You two break it up. Keep this up and I'll beat both of you to the ground.
Mint: Fine…. We'll stop….
*5 hours later*
Belle: It's dark…. We should set up camp….
Mint: I wonder how long this path is…. It's been a day and we still haven't seen any sight of the Great Trees…
Scylla dropped the apple she was munching on with the tree spirit.
Scylla: We're… We're gonna visit the Great Trees…?
Mint: Yeah, where did you think we're going?
Scylla: Oh nothing. I was just wondering.
They ate some fruit for dinner and went to sleep. In the middle of the night, a figure in the dark was snooping through Mint's backpack and found the book, Threads of Fate.
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Rue: It's dark already…. And they're not back…. I wonder what happened… *paces bak and forth* What if something bad happened…. I'm not there to protect Mint… She'll be in danger…. *paces faster*
Duke: *sigh* She'll be fine…. She doesn't need a bodyguard every single second!!
Rue: Yes, she does….
Duke: You saying Mint is a wimp?!
Rue: No!! Of course not!! She's just kinda clumsy….
Duke: Oh, so you're saying that she's not capable of taking care of herself?
Rue: No…. I'm just… worried about her…
Duke: Look…. She's been on her own for at least 2 years before she met you. She took care of herself and she can take care of herself again.
Rue: okay… I guess you're right…
Rue crawls into his sleeping bag and his last words before going to bed are, "Be careful, Mint…"
Duke: Boys these days….. *sigh* always worrying about their girlfriends… *yawn*
Rue wakes up all of a sudden.
Rue: SHE'S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!
Duke: Whatever…
Duke and Rue go to sleep.
*Next day*
Mint: Scylla!! Get up!! It's time to go!!
Scylla: I'm too tired…
Mint: Get up or we'll leave you behind!!
Scylla: Fine, fine…
Everyone headed toward the Great Trees. Surprisingly, it only took 30 more minutes to reach the end of the path. And more tree spirits appeared as they went deeper into the forest.
Mint: We're here!!
Scylla: Already…?
Belle: C'mon, lets go!
Scylla: I… I think I'll stay behind…
Mint: You sure?
Scylla: I… I'll be fine…
Mint: Okay… Whatever…
So only Belle and Mint entered the home of the Great Trees. As they entered, they heard voices, arguing voices. Something about what kind of coffee is the best.
Courage: I prefer my coffee with cream and sugar
Power: No!! Black is better!!
Wisdom: Please stop arguing…
Belle and Mint: *sweatdrop*
Mint: *clears throat* excuse me.
Nothing happened. The trees kept on arguing.
Mint: Excuse Me!!
They still argued.
Mint: COULD YOU SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY?!?!
Wisdom: *sniff* You're so mean… *sniff* you don't have to yell.
Power: Yeah!! You shouldn't be yelling at us Great Trees!! *starts chucking fruit at Mint*
Courage: Yeah!! *joins in and starts chucking fruit*
And soon every sacred tree started chucking fruit at a dodging Mint.
Mint: Sacred… *dodge* trees… *dodge* aren't supposed… *dodge* to act… *dodge* Like this!! *smack* ow….
Belle: we have come to ask you for something.
All the trees stop chucking fruit.
Wisdom: You came to ask us something?
Power: No! They came to ask ME something!
Courage: No, they came to ask me something!
Another argument broke out between the trees.
Mint: We came to ask all of you something!!
Courage: Oh, you came to ask all of us…
Wisdom: What would you like to ask us, child?
Mint: First of all, I want to know everyone's name.
Wisdom: I am the tree of Wisdom.
Wisdom had a face of its tree trunk. The trunk was slightly skinnier than Power of Courage. On the face of the trunk was Wisdom wearing glasses.
Courage: I am the tree of Courage.
Courage looked braver than the rest of them and was larger than Wisdom.
Power: I am the tree of Power.
Power was the biggest of them all, and looked like the bully too.
Mint: We came to ask you for your sap.
Power: Okay, I'll give you my sap!!
Courage: No, she asked for MY sap!!
Another argument broke out.
Mint: We asked for everyone's sap!!
Power: Oh…
Courage: Ok….
Wisdom: Here…
And the trees presented them a bottle.
Mint: Thanks… could you do us one more favor?
Wisdom: Sure, what is it?
Mint: Do you know a way out of here? It took so long to get here…
Courage: Yeah, We can transport you to the gate in no time.
Mint: Great!! Hold on…
Mint runs over to Scylla's hiding place.
Mint: C'mon, we can get home a faster way than walking.
Scylla: But… I don't… want to…
Mint: Come on!! We have to go!! I don't wanna be stuck here for another day!!
Scylla: But… I can't…
Mint: Yes you can. Now come with me!!
Mint dragged Scylla to the inner circle of the sacred trees where Belle was.
Scylla: Please… Don't… make… me go….
And Scylla fainted.
Mint: Belle!! Help me!
And Belle helped Mint bring Scylla to the inner circle.
Mint: Transport us, already!!!
Power: Alright! Alright!! Sheesh…
The Trees transported Belle, Mint and Scylla to the entrance gate. And right after the transportation, Scylla woke up immediantly.
Rue: Mint!! You're okay!! I'm so glad you're okay!! *hugs Mint tightly*
Mint: Rue…? Are you okay?
Rue: Yes, I'm fine. Now that I know you're safe *still hugs Mint*
Duke: The guy ahs been worried about you the second you left.
Mint had a small trace of red on her face.
Mint: (I didn't know he cared so much).
Scylla: Hey Rue!! Look what I found!! *shows tree spirit*
Mint: I thought you fainted.
Scylla: I did. Rue!! Isn't it cute!!
Rue started walking backwards.
Rue: S-Scylla… K-keep that t-thing away from me.
Scylla: What's wrong? It's just a tree spirit.
Rue: N-no it's not… Your holding… a monster… *walks backwards even faster*
Duke joins Rue and starts walking backwards.
Mint: No its not, Rue!! It's a green… Thing-a-ma-bobber.
Rue and Duke: No it's not!!!
Belle: I think it's an enchantment. Since it says, "No man may enter." Maybe the tree spirits were enchanted to look like monsters.
Mint: That's probably right… Scylla, you should probably put it down. You don't wanna scare the two guys. *starts to laugh*
Rue: Hey!!
Scylla: Okay… Let's go…
And everyone headed back to the town.
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Psycho Master: Master has found the book.
Mode Master: Did she destroy it?
Psycho Master: No… Master says it's not time yet. But we're nearly there.
Trap Master: What are we supposed to do then?
Psycho Master: Just wait.
Trap Master: I don't wanna sit on my butt and rot!!
Psycho Master: We have to wait!! Our time will come soon.
Trap Master: Fine… I just hate waiting….
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Mint: We have the item Klaus!!
Klaus: great!! How were the Great Trees like?
Mint: Jerks, they argue too much.
Belle: And Mint, before I forget, you owe us money for helping you out. About…. 3000G.
Mint: What!!! You said there was no catch!!!
Belle: I lied. Now give us the money!!
Rue: Here Belle. Thank you for all your help.
Mint Do I have to pay you back, Rue?
Rue: No, it's okay. I've got plenty to spare.
Mint: Thanks…..
A/N: So how'd you like the story!!?? Was it good? Was it bad? Did it suck? Sorry this chapter was so long and it took me a while to get it up. I had a bad case of Writer's Block and now that I'm filled with ideas (I think), I'm writing another story at the same time. If you like Zelda stories, come and read my story, Here With Me. See ya!!! And if you flame me, I'll kick your butt!! ^.~