The Court Case

Disclaimer: I do own some things, but not ToS!

A/N: It's hard to believe that there are six days left, and I'm still writing ToS fanfiction two years since it's been out. But I like the way this is going, besides Dialmond's confession and the irritating Cali Flion. She annoys me. And why did she want to show up anyway? Well, I'm sure nobody supports CalixScorch anyway, so that's good. And I'm still not sure Universa is over the fact that Sheena rejected him. Lloyd should be with Colette, and when he finds Dialmond, what will he tell her? Are his feelings unrequited, or are they unsure? Hmm…more things to think about and more tings come up. And now we begin with another of Singe's entries.

Chapter 22: Chaos Abound

I find that people are rejected.

More than being accepted, the ones they love stab that spear of hate into them.

We find ourselves kind of shocked, kind of knowing it was expected.

But still…

We can't get over that feelings. The feelings that your heart has…the feelings that you can't be just friends! No, I want to stick by you!

And that person does not feel the same way…

Will they, ever?

You have to know. You can't just not know.

And…

You can't stop loving either.

No matter how much you hate it, no matter how much you hate yourself, the bond you want with that person is your will to live.

So when you find that person, you better…

Embrace them. Love them. Be with them.

You have to find your love, and fight for them no matter what the cause.

Live.

Singe LaHeart

Requiem of Love

Part II

Singe put down her pen once again. Some feathers flew past her. It was now evening, the sun just beginning to settle down. The feathers kept coming, Lapisa just finishing another song, another crowd gathering to watch her. This always left the girl with mild embarrassment, but she eventually brushed it off. The dual swordswoman wondered where her sister, Dialmond was. Lapisa hadn't trained since morning, and she desperately wanted to. SO, she took her chances and asked Crimsonia if she wanted to. The red haired fencer replied by whipping her rapier out. Lapisa readied herself…

Dialmond hated it. She hated the fact that she was living and that stupid Lloyd was dating that stupid girl. She was very mad, and kicked another tree. This was the fourth one, leaving now fallen plants all over the place. The girl then stopped, sensing a disturbance. Completely off guard, a wolf-like monster pinned her to the ground. Dialmond arms were pinned down by the animal's, who was beginning to head towards her face. Dialmond screamed and kneed it so it yelped like high heaven. It didn't move though, and then swept to kill her. Dialmond screamed, but found she wasn't dead. Seeing a blue blade sticking out of the monsters chest, Dialmond knew who it was. Putting his swords back in their sheathes, Lloyd helped the girl up. She then cried into his chest. His heartbeat was very loud…was he worried about her. Dialmond pushed away.

"Why?" she asked, "Why did you do it?"

"I'm going to save my friends, you know. I won't let love get in the way."

"Hmph. It is just what I expect from you. I hate this."

She curled up back into his chest and he, in return, picked her up.

"Wha?"

"You look like you need a drink."

"I am seventeen! But…that is the drinking age here, so…"

"Okay then." Lloyd picked her up and headed to the nearest bar. They got there shortly; it appeared that Dialmond hadn't gone as far in as she thought. That, or Lloyd wasn't completely stupid. But, knowing him, Dialmond, rest assured, knew the first choice was right. Lloyd set her down and they walked into the place. It was brightly lit, like every other building. It seemed as though the People of Goldes rally liked light. Dialmond got used to it and ordered a drink called Sea Mist. It was said to be a stress reliever, so she drank it. Lloyd had already ordered a Flaming Red, a nice drink that brought to the senses. Dialmond noticed he was already done and that he ordered his second glass. She drank a bit of it when he took a breath, and found out it wasn't that addicting. But it seemed Lloyd couldn't get enough of the drink. He then starting speaking random things. Dialmond laughed at this and by the time they left, Lloyd was very drunk. The swordswoman had only finished one glass, as her mind was on other things. Lloyd then stopped.

"Ya know what?"

"Hm?"

"What is a funny word. What, what, what, what, what. WHAT!"

"Um…yes, I suppose so."

"Ya know…" Lloyd put her against a building. Dialmond gave him a strange look.

" I don't know how I feel about you, either…"

"Lloyd…" Dialmond blushed, but then for a change of pace, slapped him. She continued, "You are drunk. Do not say such things."

"No I mean it! And Sober Lloyd means it to! Yeah, he'll be mad…" he laughed some more, then swept in and kissed her. She was caught off guard, and he put her hands on him so it looked even more wrong. Dialmond broke away.

"What…What is wrong with you!"

Lloyd just gave her a strange look and headed back to the bar. Later on, he thought, as he sobered up…

"Where am I gonna sleep tonight? And I don't have any money…" He finished his last drink and went to a place where people knew would take him in.

Dialmond was well ready as stomped into the house. Lapisa ran up to her happily.

"Oh! Dialmond! Crimsonia and I just finished training. Would you like to--"

"Shut the mouth. You are annoying me. Very much."

"But--"

"Shut the mouth!" Dialmond turned to her room and ran. Lapisa knocked on the door.

"Dialmond! Did I do something? I am sorry…"

The mad girl responded by throwing a shoe at the door. Lapisa then left, feeling guilt for what had happened. The door opened again, and a half-drunk Lloyd entered. Dialmond threw the remaining shoe at the wall, and then wondered why the hell people of the Secluded Lands would make drinks to make you drunk for only a couple hours. It made her mad when she though of it, so she threw her sword at the wall. It was replied by a knock.

"What?"

"It's your favorite person…"

"Go away, Lloyd."

"We hafta share room, k'?"

"What?"

"Yeah, one of the red-heads said so."

"Why do you get drunk? You were not like this before!"

"I'm going through a lot of stuff."

"Well you know what…" the girl opened the door, smacking Lloyd, "So am I!" She threw him onto the bed. Lloyd grabbed her leg.

"Wanna join me?"

"I cannot stand you like this! Why is it that I cannot stop loving you?"

"Maybe I'm just that hot." Lloyd took off his shirt, showing Dialmond his upper body. He began to loosen his pants, and Dialmond punched him square in the face. He then fell asleep, from too much consumption. Dialmond was still mad, and decided to get revenge on the idiot. She got a marker and began to draw…

Scorch knocked on Saphfyre's door. She hadn't some out all day. Rubyi passed by.

"You better not do anything asinine, if you know what I mean. My wings aren't just for healing."

"Okay."

Scorch knocked again. Was Saphfyre going to be mad at him forever. He didn't notice when a certain girl came through the window and snuck up behind him. Saphfyre decided to open the door.

"Hi!" A Cali Flion, now on Scorch's back waved.

"Ahh!" Saphfyre slammed it on the blonde's face. Cali was a bit dazed. Saphfyre then smashed the door again. Open. Close. Open Close. She was pissed that Scorch brought her here, a stupid girl was not going to patch up things. Especially not this one. Cali was now unconscious, and the leader of the Redjewels took the time to write a very bad word followed by the word 'Me'. She laughed and tossed the girl outside. Saphfyre then smacked Scorch and let him in.

"What's going on with you?"

"Nothing much, except the fact that my girlfriend caught me and my ex kissing. I can't stand her…"

"The girlfriend or the ex?"

"The ex. She's a--" a small crash interrupted him. Rubyi had dropped some kitchen ware. Scorch really didn't care and finished his sentence. Lucky only one word was blocked out, but Saphfyre still heard it. Scorch ended with, "sex hound."

"Oh, really?" Saphfyre continued, "So who do you prefer now? The girl that would ride you like Singe's horse or the girl that wants to wait?"

"The girl who wants to wait. You see…Saphfyre Redjewel is the one I love. I thought I couldn't again, and some feelings are still there, but I want to be with Saphfyre. If she'll still be with me…"

Scorch looked at the ground. Saphfyre invited him closer. She set his muscular arm on her shoulder. She then asked, pushing him away, "You've got to tell me what happened between you two. And not some short crappy sum-up of everything. The whole nine yards."

Scorch sighed, "All right…" He adjusted into a more comfortable sitting position and continued, "I first met Cali Flion in Dilvin. She had come from her mansion in North Tahjra simply because. She wanted to learn how to fight with a sword; this was when I was a student, not a teacher. Though I don't really deserve to be called one anymore since the banishment…but anyway, we were in the same class. I was attracted to her. She was to me. She…well she, um…seduced me."

"How?"

"Um, well…"

"HOW!"

"She grabbed my abs, alright!" Scorch blushed and Saphfyre laughed a little. The man continued, "We began to immediately date. I loved her, she seemed to be the only person I could love. But it seems that it's when you first see that person, and maybe think of it later. Cali…was my first crush. I didn't love her that much. I don't think I will. But, anyway, we went out. We were going out for a year. And she asked for lots of things. Some things I could buy for her, but there was one main thing I couldn't do. I was too shy, I guess."

"What was that one thing?" Saphfyre's face was now very serious.

"She wanted me. She wanted us to have sex, and she wanted to know what it felt like. I said I couldn't. She asked again. This time, I really said I couldn't in a more serious tone. We were in a room, alone, and Cali began to try to take off my clothes. I stopped her and told her no. She then left. And I just kind of sat there in my house, thinking of what would happen next."

"And then?"

"She dumped me two days later. She was…horrible. She told me I wasn't a true man and couldn't get the job done. She said I was an ass and that the crappy family of the LaHearts would never amount to anything anyway. She said there were many other people to take her. She then…beat the shit out of me."

"Why didn't you do anything?"

"No matter what happened, Cali is still a girl, Saphfyre. I won't hit one ever. It's asinine. I felt horrible after that. I tried to take her back with me, and she asked again. I denied. She slapped me again and I was crushed. I trained more, and I did more things to make me likeable. I was very…"

Flaren came up into the room. Tearstains were in her eyes, a Cresenta behind her. The girl spoke, "He was in mass depression. Me and Cali, we used to be friends. She told me what she asked him, and she told me about how she beat the shit out of him the day before. I was so pissed off at the girl I did the same thing she did to Scorch. I beat the crap out of that lady. And then I punched her for Scorch. Then I punched her for myself. And then I punched her for my family. I was so mad at her…I'll never forget that day. It didn't change anything for a while…Scorch was still depressed. At times, he almost killed himself whenever Cali was in town. And what did the bitch do? She laughed at us. This is when Embre beat her up, quite nicely mI might add. Scorch's depression was deep…when I finally was able to mail to Singe, I told her of it. But by then, so much time had passed. And I was very mad at Singe, for not being there, and Cali, for being a traitor. I hate her now. That's everything."

Flaren left, and Cresenta followed. Saphfyre then leapt into Scorch's arms, crying.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry…"

Scorch felt a tear leave him, as well. Flaren smiled as she saw this, he hadn't in a while. It wasn't of her concern, though, so she ran back and shut the door. Saphfyre remained in his arms.

"She's going to try to get you again, you know. I mean, I can see why…"

Scorch blushed as she tugged on his shirt. He kissed her again, and she fell over on the bed. He kept his mouth onto her and she enjoyed it. She returned the passion, and from Cali's now-conscious view, it looked sort of wrong. Sort of wasn't the word though. Cali mumbled something about this and left for an apartment. Rubyi walked in to make sure nothing was wrong and found the two in that position.

"It seems you two have gotten over you differences."

"Uh, Rubyi--"

"Relax, Saphfyre. I know you better than that." Rubyi began to leave. Throwing a piece of added up, non-written-on paper at Scorch, she added, "You better, too."

Scorch cleared his throat and got off Saphfyre. She was so beautiful. The leader of the Redjewels laughed, "We're not going to do that for a long, long, long, long, long time. Okay?"

"Okay."

Some hours had passed now, and Sheena was now in a better mood than before. She knew she could win this case; she had to find her ray of hope. The female ninja watched as Raise and Universa talked, Sardnyox skate, and Embre practice spells. Singe cleared her throat.

"Well, this had been one hell of a day. Wasn't your friend drunk when he came in?"

"Really? I hadn't noticed."

"Idiot. You've got to pay more attention or you may lose that chance."

"What?"

"You'll understand when you're older."

"Yeah. Maybe." Sheena walked away and stared at the stars. Astra now came up to her.

"Excuse me." the Mistress of Stars shifted her hair, "Can I speak with you?"

"Yeah. Sure. What's up?"

"Efil, the Summon Spirit of Life…"

"Yeah?"

"He has amazing powers…he shifts his form all the time, but I like to be with him still. There is something you will need to know when this is all over."

"What?"

"I cannot tell you now, for there is too much going on. But, I promise you, I shall tell. When that day comes, be prepared."

"Okay…?"

"That is all. I am sorry to have disturbed you." Astra sighed as she teleported away. Was that the best decision to have made? Because she was not talking about her love…Efil's power…what would Sheena do if she found out?

A/N: Wow, Sheena was barely mentioned here. I'm sorry, I got so caught up in the love triangles I forgot what to really put in. Sorry. Also, what will Dialmond do now? And what of Lloyd's relationship with Colette? And what in the world was Astra talking about. It will all be figured out soon enough, but for now, wait for the next chapter!