The Court Case
Disclaimer: I have no ownership of this. Well, I mean ToS. I also don't own the word "mean", on a side note.
A/N: Wow…I really should pay attention to what my characters are doing more. Scorch OOC…yeah, I it is a bit strange for one of my own characters. And Lloyd, well, they're were a lot of other things he could've written, too, but Dialmond did force him to leave, so he had only a few minutes to write down the most important ones now. Dialmond probably feels like crap now. But now we will continue.
Chapter 24: Regret, Remorse, and a Few Things In Between
"I know." Emereld cleared her throat at the overlooking crowd, "I know many half-elfs have brought you misfortune, pain, other such tings. But, I do not believe that all half-elfs should be persecuted for things they did not do. I come from the land outside of here. Yes 'Other' or 'Idiot' could suit me f you described my race. We have one thing in common, discrimination. We fear what is different from us and try to bring it down, to kill it. We have brought up wars, laws, pieces of work that have brought us to this. Shame. Defeat. Pride. Selfishness. Everyone has these things, and one person isn't more responsible than the other for it. But together, we can overcome these tings. Let's fight for a world we can all live in, not just a chosen few. You all think half-elfs are horrible--can you honestly say you're any better? Can you? You discriminate over nothing, maybe what your family wants or maybe to fit in. This is what makes you weak. You have to try to change those around you, not idly stand by. Live on in a world and make a difference. Some people here have probably committed crimes worse than what any half-elf may have done, and this comes from me, a human. If you accept people for who they are, things will begin to change. Have you ever even thought someone might love a half-elf? You think it disgusting, I think it love. Men are men, and women are women. People can love who they want, regardless of race. Think about it. You are persecuting people because they're different. You're persecuting them for what a select few did. You know, if somebody committed murder here, then you would hate them, especially if that person was somebody close to you. You wouldn't hate that whole race, though. You'd be in it, hating yourself. So think about how half-elfs feel. Think about a world free from discrimination, free from pain. We must go on, for a better tomorrow. Than you."
The people looked at Emereld with looks of disgust, hate, anger, embarrassment, admiration, love, irritation, courage, happiness, and sadness. The Secluded Lands had suffered some damage from the Giant Kharlan Tree when it went out of control; they knew half-elfs were the cause. Many people would still hate, but they knew Emereld would not let innocent people be banished without a good fight. She was also known to be one of the strong speakers in the LaHeart's banishment, so many people looked at her with pride. The people decided to give the half-elfs there a chance, a chance to live. When everything was returning to normal, a half-elf man and woman, the ones who were going to be banished, approached Emereld.
"Thank you, miss." the half-elf woman bowed.
"Thanks to you, we'll be able to keep living here." the man smiled.
"Oh, it's all in a day's work!" Emereld blushed, embarrassed.
"You fight with karate, don't you?" the woman asked.
"Uh, yes, mostly with my feet, though." Emereld answered, somewhat confused.
"Then take these. They're diamond-encrusted shoes that reach halfway below the knee. My mother--may she rest with Martel--gave these to me. She said for me to master them. But now, I think you are the best one suited for the job."
"I can't accept this!"
"Please. You have saved us." the woman bowed again, "I want to repay you. My mother…died because of discrimination. She was…it's not important. But, please…"
Putting the shoes in Emereld's arms the woman had a sad, but somewhat happy smile. Emereld thanked the woman and watched as the couple walked off. She smiled and immediately put the shoes on. They fit great and, even though they had gems on them, seemed lighter. The green haired girl began to walk back to the house as she saw Saphfyre head into the woods. The woman known as Cali Flion soon followed. Scorch just lurked around the area, making sure everyone was safe.
"I am going to end this." Saphfyre stated, "I'm going to fight for Scorch. I'm going to fight for my family's honor. And last of all, I'm going to fight for me."
"I'll get Scorch with me just yet." Cali did her typical-rush-hand-through-hair move. She took out her sword and put up a fighting stance, "I won't lose to some stupid girl."
"You will now." Saphfyre coolly stated, already inches away from Cali, "Mortality Swipe!" The girl swung her scythe up in the air, creating a gold and orange field around her. The area began to form into blades of said colors, and the things flowed in Saphfyre's scythe. She swung and Cali was struck in many places by the blades that emerged. Saphfyre continued to attack normally; Cali wasn't much. The blonde began to cast a spell. Saphfyre tried kicking her over, but Cali was not interrupted.
"Photon!" Cali yelled, a giant sphere of light engulfing Saphfyre and stopping her movement. As the light broke apart, a wave of pain flowed through the leader of the Redjewels. Cali began to speak as she swung her sword out, "You and I are just not in the same class."
"You're right." Saphfyre said, "I'm better!" Catching Cali off guard, Saphfyre swung a foot over her scythe and sprung her body into her enemy's Cali was blown back, but not out of the fight. Beginning another spell, Cali focused some energy. Immediately releasing it in a matter of seconds, she yelled, "Tidal Wave!"
"Scythe Hover!" Saphfyre jumped before the water hit and spun her scythe rapidly. She floated over the inundation and then swung at Cali again. The annoying blonde rolled out of the way and shot a Demon Fang at the off-guard Saphfyre, who retaliated by returning…
"Demonic Chaos Revenue!" Saphfyre swung her scythe out in random places, shooting out three Demon Fangs, followed by two huge waves of energy, and a single huger wave of energy at the enemy. Some fake dollar bills floated around Saphfyre for a few moments, cutting some leaves that fell from a nearby tree.
"It's not over yet!" Cali screamed, "Lightning! Fire Ball! Thunder Blade! Explosion! Prism Sword!"
The spells took a huge amount of mana out of Cali, but she didn't seem to lose much. A bolt of lightning caught Saphfyre, and then three spheres of flame hit the girl. A sword came down and blasted bolts everywhere, many hitting Saphfyre. Then, a ball of magma shot from the heavens and exploded, followed by small white swords. A huge version of the blades came down and hit Saphfyre, who was now greatly weakened. Cali thrust in for the final blow…
She missed. By a long shot, one might add. Saphfyre pull-volted herself over the girl and swung into her open back. Cali screamed in pain. Saphfyre had won. The maid began to help the girl up as…
"Indignation Judgment." Cali then seemed to faint, bolts suddenly blasting Saphfyre every which way. A sword then came down upon the girl. It then exploded, causing the maid much pain. Scorch rushed over, but found the two girls were gone, as Cali had used a small transportation spell. Miss Flion had sent the two of them to the house Sheena and everybody else were currently residing in. A letter was left behind, and Scorch looked at it. It seemed it had been read many times.
Dear Miss Flion,
A while ago you told me you wanted Scorch back, yes? The best way is to take whoever is with him under your control. This way, you can get to Scorch. He will become interested in you if you murder Saphfyre. It may seem a bit stupid, but it is the best way. I'll even do it for you for some extra money.
Scorch couldn't see who the letter was from, but he guessed it was from one of Cali's friends. The man crinkled up the letter and headed back to the house to tell people the news, sweat freely flowing down his face. When he arrived, he learned that Dialmond was gone, and that Saphfyre and Cali had suddenly appeared, bloody and beat up. This lead to some hysteria as Rubyi yelled at Scorch for wandering off. However, the fact that Saphfyre won (she had gotten one last strike before the spell, but Scorch just thought Saphfyre had won) was enough to calm him down a bit.
Dialmond rushed into the house of Lloyd. There was some yelling. Before entering, she put her ear up to a window.
"I bet you're cheating on me!" an exasperated Colette yelled, "I've been away at the Church so much that you've probably had plenty free time! You don't even come with me, and you told me to my face that you were seeing Dialmond!"
"Colette, I--" Lloyd began, but couldn't finish.
"I've had enough of acting happy all the time, Lloyd! I'm still trying to find my mother, too! You don't care!"
"I--"
"I want to leave, but night's about to come in! I'm sleeping on the couch! Leave me alone!"
"Fine. See what I care!" Lloyd slammed the door on his way out, heading to the forest. Dialmond was about to follow, when…
"I suggest you state your reasons for being here, or I will send you straight to hell." Kratos had a sword at Dialmond's neck.
Not stuttering and keeping her calm, Dialmond stated, "I want to see Lloyd."
"For what reason?"
"I am a friend."
"A friend that listens to conversations."
"If you were smart and not a complete idiot, you would be ale to tell that was an argument. I am going to see him." Dialmond neatly slid her way out, using her feet to escape the grip of the blade. Kratos ran after, but the smart and clever Dialmond hid in a tree and smashed his head from below, resulting in an instant knockout. Running after Lloyd's footprints, she found the man. If she didn't love him she really would have thought Lloyd to be the pathetic type. If she didn't know him, she thought he'd just be crying for no reason. But Lloyd had a good heart. And even if he didn't love her back…
Dialmond embraced the man, "Lloyd. I am so sorry So sorry…" Dialmond let Lloyd lean on her.
"Dialmond? You came all the way here?" Lloyd question, taking in some breaths, "This is embarrassing. I didn't want you to see me like this."
"I love you. I will always be with you, even if you do not desire me to be there. I found out man things, and what you were going through. Alcohol is a hard thing to have control of, Lloyd. Turn to me the next time."
"Dial--" Lloyd was interrupted by the girl, "Even if you do not feel the same way, I shall come whenever you need me, night or day. Even if you hate me, I shall come to save you."
"Really? You'll be there for me?" Lloyd questioned, looking at the ground.
"Yes. I will be your wings. No matter how much the weight of your burden is, I will know it is my love that keeps us afloat. I will always hold you. I will let you fly, Lloyd. Let me be with you. I will save you, whenever, wherever. Always. I will help you…us heal."
Lloyd fully embraced the girl and she held him, not wanting to let go. It was an extraordinary feeling, her love's body in her arms. She wanted him to stay, but he rose.
"Thank you, Dialmond…but I have to work out things with everyone, okay?"
"…Yes, that is fine, Lloyd. I must go, for my family is worried about me."
"Why don't you stay? I mean, sure there are only four beds, mine, Kratos', Dad's, and Colette's, but you should stay.
"No, Lloyd I must--"
The man suddenly held her neck and waist for a moment. Dialmond blushed furiously and Lloyd begged, "Please?"
"This is not right, Lloyd. You should be with Colette and--"
"You're coming. It's too dark and dangerous to there at night." As he said this, he picked up Dialmond, so she rode on his shoulders.
"Wha…what! Put me down this instant!" Dialmond yelled/lied, she truly loved being with Lloyd like this.
"Not until we get home. But there…we'll have things to discuss. It might take a while, but…Dialmond?"
The girl had fallen asleep peacefully on his head, her arms drooping onto his chest. Lloyd smiled, but then thought about the choice he would have to make in the end.
A/N: Dramatic chapter. Sheesh. But, next chapter, I'm sure it will be climatic. Colette seemed a bit OOC, but you will see why later. I can understand, she's going through a lot in this story, and I can understand why she's in a bad mood. And things aren't great with Lloyd, either. I can't believe Dialmond knocked out Kratos. That was a bit rash. I really do need to put more control on my characters.
Dialmond: I don't see why I had to fall asleep on Lloyd.
TimesHalt: You could just sl--
Dialmond: I am not going to have you change this to an M rated thing! Shut the mouth!
TimesHalt: I was joking…but back to A/N.
A/N:…And, Astra still hasn't told Sheena about Efil, and there seems to be some aftermath going to follow. Also, there are still five days left (they're getting quite slow now, but more things are happening) till court. It really is getting down to the wire. Oh yeah, I was going to make the letter be from Oshitm, but Cali is a girl who doesn't follow rules, and will tend to follow her own annoying path.