The Court Case
Disclaimer: Me no own, none, no no no on the owner shipp-o.
A/N: Before we even start, I'd like to say it was really fun to write the Anniversary chapter. That was basically a winged piece of writing that summarized up events that would never happen. It was not in actuality. At all. Here are some obvious reasons why:
1. Sola and Crimsonia have not been going out for that long; they've been with each other for less than a week. Also, don't you think some bumps would occur here and there anyway.
2. Dialmond is NOT the type to just jump up on Lloyd and start feeling him up. She's much more shy than that, and I just didn't feel like blasting a Colette in there. Don't you think also, that Lloyd would have some hesitation.
3. Lapisa does not pour water on people and smile after it. She usually would think pouring water, even holy water, on a person isn't nice. Not Lapisa.
There are many more, but this was abstract, so they won't appear as often as the real thing. Also, it's not yet determined that Efil is human-like…you'll see what I mean about that later on. But now that Lloyd has come, what will Dialmond do? Colette's not with him, but Dialmond is not the type to push a woman out of a way for herself. Astra's feeling build up as she thinks of Efil, who left because of Raise. Love triangles in the air. And what about Universa, too? Have his feelings for Sheena truly gone away? Love triangles rise and a few Redjewels snap. The relationship is building up between Scorch and Saphfyre quite heavily, they seem to really want to…
Saphfyre: Shut it now or I'll shut it for you.
Never mind, then. But now, with the introduction of Cali Flion, what is going to happen Love is trying to fight a battle it may not win. Have Scorch's feelings truly been resolved? And what of Sheena, and the trial that is now…let me check, sorry…six, yeah, six days now. Chapter 21 starts after a very long A/N. Note: Also, this chapter is pretty suggestive in the part where a certain someone appears. You've been warned. Scorch's ex is still very into him. Also, this swearing has more in it than I'd like. You'll see why, but I'm sorry if there are too many…Apologizes to readers It's just an extreme point in many relationships.
Chapter 21: The Feelings That Reappear
I want my wings to soar, to fly.
I want them to be with me…
But I can't let go…
Of what happened to me…
Life at the Guard was bad, until…
I found my light.
Be with me, love me, want me, stay with me, be mine…
Let me shine, be with me
Eternally
Stay with me…
Be mine…
Let me have my time to shine, to luminescence
Stay with me…
If I let go…I can't be…
With you. Us two, be with me…
Singe LaHeart
Requiem of Love
Part I
Singe put down her new diary and felt reassured she would be united with Pietro again. As she took her gaze from the sky, she looked back to the horizon. The day had passed, and everyone was home again. It was now morning, six days left till court. The General of the Meltokio Guard set her eyes on a slim figure, who wore a sword sheath on her back. She was a blonde, but her hair seem to radiate her figure. Singe gave her a strange look, propping up some signs outside of the LaHearts Weaponry, where she was currently working at.
"You know the LaHearts?" the woman asked.
"Yes. As a matter of fact, I am Singe." the general replied, a solemn look n her face. She didn't like this person…
"Do you happen to know where Scorch LaHeart went?"
"Why, may I ask, do you need to know?"
"I'm an old friend, or so to speak. Where is he, now?"
"I will not tell you until you state your reason."
"I don't think I need to give one to some bitch that left her family for her won sake, to work in those 'Other' Lands."
"In my country, Kahlijdima, we don't take such crap like that lightly. Treat people with respect." The General smashed her hand down on the counter, "What is it you want with my brother?"
The lady kept being a bitch, "I don't really think you should call him that. After all, people who leave the Secluded Lands have such bad fame. You've been gone for eleven years; you've spent more time at those crappy lands than with your own family! Do you really have the right to call him that?"
"You will leave. Now."
"What? What will you do? Attack me? Then by all means, go ahead. You'll be punished anyway. The odds here against you, you filthy piece of Other crap."
"Then by all means, let me be punished!" Singe whipped out her cedar stick immediately forming it into an axe.
"There you go again, thinking of yourself and not your family. You really are stupid, you know that? You have no more common sense than a dog."
"Take it back! Take it all back!" Singe rushed at the woman.
"Stop it. Stop it now." An old man came up and put a small metal stick in between the two colliding weapons. Removing it, the items fell to the ground.
"Y-You're…" Singe stuttered, "The master swordsmith, Raphel! I'm sorry, I--"
"It is alright. Just be more careful on your anger. Now miss…" he turned to the woman, "Why would you like to see Scorch LaHeart?"
"I am an old friend, sir. I would like to see him." the woman brushed some hair out of her face.
"It's alright." Scorch suddenly appeared, "Cali."
"Scorch." the woman smirked and left off with the man.
"I'm sorry." Sine apologized to the man, "I'm endangering my family, the LaHearts, but if you don't mind me asking…why are you here?"
"I work here." the man laughed, "We're building up the shop and I like to make a god sword now and then. Your sister Flaren was very nice. Why, she even let me meet her 'date' or so she said, the Summon Spirit of the Moon!"
"Yes…she is a good kid."
"You're right. But now…we must build up this place. Are you ready, Miss Singe?"
"Yes!"
Scorch was glad he was alone; if Saphfyre found him with his ex, hell would soon raise. He turned to the woman, and asked his question.
"Cali, why are you here? You said you were going to stay in North Tahjra and forget me…" It was true, Cali had dumped him.
"Well, you've become much more toned." the woman now known as Cali said, feeling the man's chest. She then lowered her hand to his inner leg. He removed it.
"Answer the question." Scorch gave her a cold look.
"My, my, haven't we matured?" Cali stretched, purposely trying to lift her shirt up more. She continued, "Strong, enforcing…why I'm surprised I'm not letting you fu--"
"That's enough!" Scorch smashed the bench they were sitting on. He hadn't used much of his strength, so the bench was still stable. Although, this was enforcing enough to get anyone to answer a question. Everyone except Cali.
"Do it again. Maybe you'll do that when we're…" she moved her mouth close to his ear, "Under the sheets, hmm?"
This girl was really annoying him. Cali had dumped Scorch, why the change in view? He really would prefer if this was a dream. A bite on his neck (from Cali) told him it wasn't . The girl was beautiful, yes, but what was she doing? Maybe she had heard of the events before, with the Sea and Light and such…but he couldn't just leave Saphfyre. Cali then readjusted her sitting position and sat on his lap. He blushed. Immensely. She then readjusted herself again and laughed. Scorch began to try and remove her. He picked her up and she swept her mouth onto his neck. Scorch was in shock. This was not the best moment for a tired Saphfyre, who had just woken up without Scorch, to come at that spot and stare. And then yell.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!" She yelled, immensely shocked (and pissed off) that this woman was practically feeling up her love.
"Saphfyre! No! It's to what you--" Scorch was cut off by a lick from Cali.
"You…asshole!" Saphfyre threw her plate of breakfast at the man. Cali did her irritating laugh.
"You even look good with food on you! Maybe I should lick it off, huh?" She swept her tongue in again, but Scorch then grabbed her with one arm and slammed her down on the bench. She was a bit shocked, but laughed it off.
"What do you want, Cali? You're really starting to piss me o--" he was cut off by a full open-tongue, tight, kiss from Cali.
"I want you back, Scorch. You've become better than before, we've heard of you even in North Tahjra. I heard you were taken, but I thought you'd be with more of a looker…"
"I love Saphfyre, Cali. Not you. Not anymore."
"Do you really hate me so much?" she asked, making out with him again. Her tongue left its mark on his neck. Not good for the LaHeart at all. Cali continued, "Think about it." She left the area and headed into Goldes. Scorch looked at the ground and sighed.
A very mad Saphfyre stomped in the house. Emereld waved and yelled, "Hi Saphfyre! What's--" She was cut off by a punch into the wall and the leader of Redjewels stomping up to her room. Emereld yelled to her, "Saphfyre? Saphfyre? What's wrong?" The very mad girl wrote on a piece of paper. She then pinned it to her door and slammed it shut. There was a very loud noise in the room, followed by very extreme swearing. Emereld was about to open the door, when she decided not to after a message that said, "None of you stupid assholes better come in my room! Especially that little shithead, Scorch! Asshole!" There was more, but Emereld decided not to dirty up her mind with the cusses. It was rare to see the girl so mad. There was times when she was irritable, but this was…
"What's with her?" A tired Sardnyox asked.
"I don't know…" Emereld muttered, "I think something happened with her and Scorch…"
"Oh. Well, that's too much information for me to absorb after I just got up. Tell her to keep it down so I can sleep." Sardnyox turned back to her room and shut the door. Emereld gave a sad look to it, but then walked off to finish her cooking. Raise was doing part of the work when the girl came down, which surprised Emereld.
"I just heard some screaming and some very loud noises. Is something wrong?" Raise gave a worried look.
"No, it just--" a smash was heard, "I think some happened between Saphfyre and Scorch. I don't really know, though."
Flaren busted open the door, in an extremely bad mood, "I just heard that stupid itch Cali Flion came back! Where in the hell is she! Oh, Martel, when I get my hands on her I'll--"
"What is the matter?" a surprised Cresenta came out of his room.
"Nothing! Now where is she! Let me have a good strangle or two, let her see what it feels like!"
"There is something wrong Flaren, can you tell me?"
"Ya know what, at this point I could be talking to a wall and still feel better. Sure, let's go up to my room." The two headed off. A very depressed passed them on the stairs and sighed. Crimsonia, who was already up, pondered this.
"Is something wrong, Dialmond? You do not seem well…"
"It is nothing. I am sorry for making you worry. Please forgive me." Dialmond rushed a hand through her hair and then put it on her head. She then looked up, "It is just that--" She was cut off by the door opening again. Thankfully, from all the abuse the Redjewels predicted it would take, the hinges were still stable. A figure in red walked in, smiling.
"Lloyd!" Dialmond screamed, shocked. She was now in a position, on one foot and her hands up in the air awkwardly.
"Hey, is that you, Dialmond? Wow, you look better than you did when we were at the beach!" It was at this point Dialmond turned extremely red and everyone in the kitchen looked at her. Lloyd hadn't realized the true meaning of what he just said and went on, "I mean when we were training, you looked great, but now, man, I bet you could take my sword from its sheath any second now! You've become better, I can tell!" it seemed impossible for the girl to turn redder or the crowd's eyes to get wider, but things were proved wrong. Crimsonia blasted some water out of her mouth at this point, and the Sheena who had fallen asleep was now wide awake. And if it couldn't get any worse…
"Your legs seem more quick, too. Do you want to go right now?"
It was at this point that Raise had covered the boy's mouth and dragged him away. Dialmond was at the point of fainting, but her body would not let her do so. A very shocked Lapisa and Rubyi were now also in the kitchen, hearing the other things since they were in the room next door. Once Lloyd was locked in a room (and protesting quite loudly, one might add) Rubyi pointed at Dialmond.
"Alright. You've got some splainin' to do."
The questions seemed to bombard the poor girl. Are you safe? How long've you been seeing him? I know he's attractive, but jeez, Dialmond, just how open are you? Is he nice? Is your virginity still intact?
Dialmond then yelled, "It is not what you think! Untie Lloyd and free him from his room!" Raise agreed, and unset the cloud-rope she had used to tie Lloyd's body up. A laughing Lanztblu came in and said, "Hey Dialmond, wasn't that Lloyd or whatever? Why'd you leave last night?"
Everyone's eyes averted their attention to Lanztblu now. She then said, "Awkward moment." and left. The pupils of the people then pinned to Lloyd and Dialmond when the man came down. He then asked, "Hey, Sheena, are you okay? Professor Sage wanted me to ask…"
"I'm fine, Lloyd." Sheena answered, her eyes shut, "But right now, you might want to…"
"Leave!" Rubyi then picked the man up and punted him out the door and shut it. She then locked it, put the spare chairs in front of it, the put a spare table in front of it. She then taped all the debris together and nailed it to the door temporarily. Topazen, who was out for some early-morning training, complained when she couldn't get back in. Rubyi just said that was too bad and forced Dialmond to answer her questions. The woman did so. Yes, Dialmond was safe. She had not been seeing him, they were not dating. Dialmond was not that open, she was not into love. This answer was followed by a snort from Lapisa, who everyone ave a death glare at and waited for Dialmond to continue. Yes, Lloyd was nice. And finally, yes, yes and another damn yes, Dialmond's virginity was not lost. She explained she was fighting with Lloyd, a practice of swords. That was it. Nothing else. Everyone gave her a strange look and Dialmond went to go sort out things with Lloyd. Rubyi decided to keep her eyesight and not follow her. Emereld went away from her cooking and began to unbolt things from the door. Sheena then asked the shocked Embre who sat at the table a question.
"Who is Cali Flion?"
"Do you mind me swearing? Cause…"
"Yes." Raise answered for her. A laughing Universa was now at her side, finally awake.
"Oh, well sorry then, Raise." Embre apologized.
"For what?" the Summon Spirit of the Skies asked.
"Cali Flion is a stupid, slutty, bitch." Embre stated. She was then smacked by an entering Singe.
"You shouldn't say things like that. Swearing is not good." The General stated.
"Well when you're talking about a stupid blonde haired idiot who's Scorch's ex, it's hard not to." Embre stated in a matter-of-factly way.
"That stupid ass was Cali Flion! What an--"
"We've had enough of the dosage of that language, thanks." Sardnyox came down and put her hand over Singe's mouth. A scythe then flew down the staircase, missing Sardnyox by quite a bit.
"My, what was that about?" a stunned Crimsonia questioned.
"I knocked on Saphfyre's door and asked if she wanted breakfast. What'd I miss?"
Everyone just gave the girl a strange look and ate their meals. Sheena was awfully confused now, what was going on here? With Scorch and Dialmond and Lloyd…?
Dialmond found Lloyd walking through Goldes with a footprint on his behind. This gave Dialmond some thoughts that would not be listed here. She then coughed. Lloyd took no notice. She coughed again. No turning around whatsoever. Dialmond then cleared her throat loudly and Lloyd was still not noticing. Dialmond the yelled as loud as she could, "HEMMITY HEMMMITY HEM!" This caused Lloyd to turn around and some people to look at her like she was a deranged nut. She decided to go with the first listed thing and ignore the second.
"Lloyd, I am truly sorry. My friends and family thought you were speaking of something else…I am sorry."
"No, stop, you're reminding me of someone." he laughed and then said, "It's okay, do you still wanna be friends." He had this amazingly big smile which caused Dialmond to look at his abs awkwardly. She then answered.
"Yes! I mean…if you want to be…"
"I do! I do!" Lloyd put his arm around the girl, causing her to blush rapidly. She wasn't sure where to put her arm, but se was very sure she accidentally brushed it up against something she shouldn't have. Lloyd gave her a look and she apologized. HE just laughed and brought her in closer. She liked being this close to him, but then again, he was playing with her. And she knew this. She wanted to be with him, though , so she put her head on his chest. She really wanted to break away right now be found out that she couldn't Lloyd's other arm held her there. It may have been subconscious; he wasn't acting awkward at all. She decided it would be best not to move her hand again or else Lloyd might leave her. So she rested in his chest. Tripping on a rock, she feel and dragged Lloyd with her. This was a very awkward position but nobody noticed, as they were on the outskirts of the town. Lloyd did his laugh again and helped her up. She got a pretty good look at his body as she did this. Although, she was sure he had got a pretty good look of her, too. Why was he acting this way? Did something happen to that girl, or was he still dating her. She began to drag him to a forest. Lloyd questioned her, but she told him not to worry. They went pretty far in and Dialmond let go of the hand she was guiding.
"Lloyd…I am very glad you came. When we first met, I was sure of it. I knew, even though I did not know you well…that I…"
"What is it, Dialmond?" His face was very close to hers. She had been leaning on a tree, and now, he was close to her. Why? She brought her face closer to his. She then pushed on him and cried. Lloyd immediately regained composure and went over to her.
"Dialmond? What's wrong?"
"No…I cannot tell you. You will hate me for it."
"I won't hate you, Dialmond! C'mon, just tell me…"
Dialmond cried more but brought Lloyd closer to her. Wrapping him up with her arms, she let her tongue go in his mouth and kiss him.
"I love you. Is that what you wanted to hear?"
"Dialmond…"
"You are still with that girl, are you not! Then, be with her! Be happy, Lloyd! Forget that you stole my heart!"
Dialmond pushed away from him and ran off. Lloyd tried to run after, but she was already gone. Dialmond, though had no idea where she was going. She staggered through the forest and walked wherever she felt like. Lloyd was gone, but her tears were starting to make an obvious path. She was very mad, and now lost, too, and she screamed, punched a tree, then stomped on the ground. Why did she even tell him?
Flaren was finally ready to stop the swearing and tell the story. She turned to Cresenta, "Cali Flion…is Scorch's ex. I hate her. We sued to be friends, until…"
"Until?"
"She suddenly broke up with Scorch. She said she wanted a true man and she wanted things he couldn't give her. Some were things to deal with money, and others were things that Scorch had to give himself. She was a very greedy bit…girl. I'll stop swearing, sorry…"
"Go on."
"It was horrible!" Flaren sat up, punching the wall. Reinforcements lead to it not breaking. The Redjewels really knew their work. Flaren got mad and punched it again, "She's so stupid! I hate that girl!"
"Flaren, maybe you should calm down…"
"Calm down? You're telling me, me, to calm down? Well, you shut up! You don't know what Scorch went through! At all! It didn't help that stupid Singe left before that, either! It was five years after she left, ya know, and we still had money problems! Yeah, we were poor! Shut up! And then Cali left to her little stupid, fancy, elegant, crappy big mansion in North Tahjra and left a note to Scorch saying they were though! Great! Scorch went through depression! He tried to…he tried to…ugh, stupid Cresenta, you don't get it at all! And then, while dealing wit that, we needed to find some way to get money, so don't you tell me to calm down! Ever, ever again! Not about this!" Flaren punched the wall and left the room. Cresenta went to follow, but was blocked by Singe, who looked somewhat hurt at Flaren's comment. She ignored it and tried to remain in a good mood for everyone else's sake. Sheena was troubled and began to have thoughts of Zelos. She missed him. So much. She wanted to with him, to hold him….it was at this point Seles came down.
"Oh, hello, Sheena. Are we having lunch yet? It is the afternoon, after all?"
"I don't know!" Sheena then left crying. Seles gave a puzzled look, and Raise followed her pact-maker. Full of tears and regret, Sheena ran off. Seles then said to no one in particular, "It's what she deserves. I wonder if she finally realizes this is her fault."
Crimsonia then slapped the girl. She stated, in a very dark matter, "You will never talk of Sheena like that. Never, ever again."
Seles was just a bit shocked and Crimsonia was mad. Seles smiled, "She's revealed that different side of you, hasn't she?"
"Yes, but I'm okay with it. I'm in complete control."
'Heh, you used words like 'I'm' and such again."
"We have Sheena to thank for that." Crimsonia then cleared her throat, "But, um, is there anything you would like to eat?"
Seles wore off the effect of the slap, laughing. She did feel a bit of remorse for what she said, but tried to blow it off. Crimsonia acted normally again and smiled.
Sheena was not in the best of moods as she thought of her love. It was stupid of her to bring him up there. It was stupid of her to kiss, stupid of her to fall in love. It was all her fault and stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid. Sheena was mad at herself more than anyone and wondered if she did deserve to die.
"What do I do?" She took out a picture of Zelos, "What do I do…"
Raise , who had finally caught up with the speedy ninja put a hand on her shoulder, "Whatever we can, Miss Sheena. Whatever we can."
"I hate to admit she is right…" Astra muttered, revealing herself from the trees, "But Raise speaks the truth. You must wait for that day, when your ray of hope will come."
"Ray of hope, huh?" Sheena asked.
"Yes. Your ray of hope." Astra smiled.
Ray of Hope
A/N: Ray of what now? Heh, no just kidding. But really, this definitely spiced things up a bit. And what will Lloyd do now? Also, don't hate me Colloyd fans, there will definitely be some thoughts in Lloyd's decision. Why does Dialmond have to love Lloyd? And why can't I spell definitely right? I always have to correct it with Works! And now that the very annoying Cali Flion is introduced, what will happen. And Universa…I don't know about his feelings for Sheena yet. You can't stop loving somebody. What will happen? What will go on? Find out in the next Chapter of the Court Case!…Wow, this was kind of longer than the ones I usually write!