Chapter 5: Confusion

Part 1: Jack

Kurt was walking along the river. He was on his break. While his brother used his break to show around a new guy, Kurt took walks. Kurt was not liked in the village, for he was shy. It wasn't Kurt's fault that he was shy, and only his brother knew why. He never told anybody, because he knew how important secrets were to Kurt. He had kept so many over his lifetime. Kurt was a great person, though. If you ever got to know him, he was the most loyal friend you could ask for. i If only there were someone like me, I would be happy. /i Kurt always thought about that. He hoped that someday his wish would come true, but he knew it never would…All he had was his brother, Joe. He was the exact opposite of him, but they are brothers, so they clicked instantly. But, he wanted to stay as far away from Joe as possible, and since he had the day off tomorrow, he could have time to cool down, but he questioned if he could ever get over it at all.

All of a sudden, Kurt looked across the bridge to see Joe and Blue sword fighting, but they were using…Gardening Tools? Kurt's brotherly instincts kicked in, and he ran to help his brother.

"Joe!"

Joe turned and looked. "Kurt! There is a silver fishing rod in my rucksack. Grab it and help me!"

Kurt grabbed the rod out of the rucksack, which was laying by the barn. Meanwhile, Bob was waking up. He looked around and saw Blue fighting the carpenter brothers. He ran into the barn and found his Golden hammer. He was going to finish Joe off, then attack Kurt. He crept up slowly behind them.

Jack was sprinting towards the ranch, zoning out everything else but his own mind. He didn't care if his feet were on the ground. He didn't care who was trying to get his attention. He didn't care how tired he was going to be, or even if he was going to drop dead as soon as he got there. He didn't even care that Bubba was about 100 yards behind him now, even on a horse. i I'm not going to let them kill my first friend in a long time! /i

He was coming up over the hill, and he saw Bob and Blue fighting the carpenter bros. He reached a hand into his rucksack, and grabbed his Goddess sickle, which was a gift from Takakura before he died. Jack decided never to take it out unless he needed to, and he hasn't taken it out yet. He was running out of time, as Bob was creeping closer to Joe with every passing second. Bob put the hammer in a backswing, ready to strike Joe, who had his back turned. Jack leapt with all his might, and Bob swung. Jack did not hit Bob, but rather knocked his hammer out of his hands, causing him to lose balance and fall. Jack regained his senses and lunged at Blue, striking him in the side. Three things happened after that. First, Blue crumpled in a heap. Second, Bob ran into the forest, with Kurt chasing after him. Third, Officer Bubba showed up on his horse. Then Jack blacked out.

Jack woke up in a bed. He looked around, and judging by the decoration, he was at the police station. Officer Bubba was in a chair in the corner.

"Wha…?" Jack was groggy.

"Jack! You're awake! I figured you just blacked out, because you had no wounds. I'm glad you're awake. Don't worry, though. I took care of everything. Blue is in the hospital and the criminal is behind bars."

"Oh, that's good…Wait, i who's /i in jail?"

"Joe"

End of Part 1

Chapter 5: Confusion

Part 2: Jill

Jill had just woken up. She was looking around for any signs of her dream. i Was it a dream, or did that really happen? If it did happen, I need to find that guy, Ray. If it was a dream, well…I don't know what will happen next. He seemed so real, and so dream-like at the same time. I hope he's real. /i

Jill got up off of the beach and started walking for the Junk Shop. She must have been asleep for at least 3 hours, because it was noon when she left for the shop, and now the sun was almost setting. She could see the bridge when she saw something intriguing.

There was a sign. Jill walked by it and it read 'Future sight of the Perch Inn'. Jill was suspicious, because that was the name of her father's Inn back in Mineral town. She ran to the Junk Shop.

When she got there, all she saw was a man with blue hair standing behind a counter.

"Can I help you?" He seemed friendly.

"Yes, I'm looking for Ann…"

"Oh! You must be her sister, Jill. I'll get her. Ann! There is someone here for you!"

"Okay, I'm coming!"

Jill heard something like a kaboom, then a cough, then heavy footsteps.

"I'm coming, Louis!" Ann yelled.

Ann leapt out from her room behind the counter.

"Hey, you're not Louis!" Ann was shocked.

"I'm always disappointing you, aren't I sister?" Jill was using a bit of sarcasm.

"No, it's even better!" Ann ran to embrace her sister. "What happened? I thought you said you'd get here yesterday?"

"I did, but I spent my first night here in i jail /i ! Can you believe it?"

"Yes, I always thought you'd be the one to go to jail. But why?"

"Well, I apparently broke into an unlocked store. I was just looking for a farm."

"Oh…How rude of me! You can tell me the details later, but right now, I want to introduce you to Michael."

"Hello" The guy said.

"Hi!" Jill was ecstatic to be reunited with her sister.

"Jill, there is something important I want to tell you…" Ann was excited, but Jill could sense a hint of worry in her voice, so she went first.

"I've got news, too. You know how Dad's inn back in MT was named 'The Perch Inn', right? Well, there is a new inn being built here, and it has the same name!"

"That's great, Jill, but…"

A boom came at the door.

"Ow! My freakin' foot!" Someone yelled from outside.

The doorknob turned to reveal Officer Bubba!

"Officer, what's up?" Ann asked.

"Not now Miss Ann, is Jill here?"

"Yeah, why" Jill showed herself.

"Jill, you are under arrest for the attempted murder of one Miss Nina Spring!

End of part 2