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Chapter 53: ENVY.
A day of miracles had just happened in front of his very eyes, the whole mood in the house was up, he even found himself exchanging words with Lynn and Lana, who he had long ago dismissed as "broken beyond repair", Lori being in the house was powerful enough to get the whole family to unite one more time, and most importantly.
Lola was finally safe, no more threats to her safety, no more malicious people around her, he had done it, he had finally gotten rid of him, and in the process, he had finally taken an important step to cut the weeds that were holding him back, fake people that never actually cared for him like Clyde and Stella, they never understood the situation anyway.
He was even able to see her again, his family was still keeping the "restrictions" in place, but the exceptions that occurred due to the circumstances were more than enough for him, she was as radiant and beautiful as he remembered, no, even more than he remembered, she truly was growing fast and becoming a gorgeous super model, a 10 out of 10, a goddess.
All of those nice things happened today, and yet, he still couldn't feel happy, something kept dragging his mood down, an invisible force than wouldn't let go, even as he tried his hardest to be present for Lori.
It only got worse through the day, specially every time his mom or Lori told him what a "hero" he was, or more strongly, every time he focused his eyes on his little princess, and found her staring at him back, not looking happy once.
Anyways… the day was now over, he was trying to find a distraction on the TV but failed miserably, the clock marked 11:00PM, it was now or never, he had to finally get a good nights rest.
*Slip*
Or not…
He knew what was laying in the floor right next to his door, and he didn't hesitate one moment to pick it up, his favorite part of the night was here, he just didn't expect her to have the energy to write today.
Regardless, for his dear sister, he would read attentively, always.
He excitedly got to the latest page to see her update.
He found no new entries.
Instead, he found a paper attached to the latest page.
"Lincoln, meet me at the garage, bring the notebook" It read.
They were still explicitly forbidden to see each other, specially unsupervised, where they to be found meeting in secret, there was a big chance that one of the two would be sent to aunt Ruth until graduation, the stakes were high, the risk was ever present, if anything, at least Lisa had eyes everywhere.
But he couldn't, and wouldn't leave his princess waiting.
He reached for the closest suit and cold-resistant jacket he could find and quickly changed his pajamas, brushed his hair at record pace for presentation and used his classic David Steele gadgets and Ace Savvy backpack to escape his room through the window, notebook secured, fortunately, he had already figured out the locations of some of the cameras and knew of some blindspots, he also knew how to cleverly hack the one in his room to show looping footage of him sleeping, he only hoped that Lola had done the same, but knowing the intelligence of that girl, he assumed that that was the case.
He approached the garage, heavily aware of his footsteps, that's when he found his (gorgeous) elegant sister, already dressed up in her classic pink winter themed attire and sitting at the pilot spot in her old princess car.
- Get on - Lola said drily, not even looking back at him.
- Uhh, Lola, i don't think I fit in anymore - Lincoln raised his eyebrow, he had certainly grown quite a bit taller since the last time he attempted to (steal) ride his sister's car back in his 12th birthday.
- Then find a way to make yourself comfortable, come on Lincoln we don't have much time! - The impatient girl commanded to her clueless brother.
- Ok ok i get it! - Lincoln then did his best attempt to fit in the co-pilot seat, barely managing to put in the seat belt as his driving companion ran the engines.
The pair left to an unknown destination, at least to the white haired boy. During the ride, Lincoln tried repeatedly to question Lola's intentions but he only got humming or silence, so he stopped insisting.
They went on for about 15 minutes, before parking near what Lincoln could barely recognize on the basis of dim street lights as the studio were Local pageants are held in Royal Woods, which, by the looks of it, was currently deserted.
Lola then got up from her spot without saying a word and pulled a scholar backpack from the back of the surprisingly functional toy car, in it, she sought for a set of keys which she then used to enter the abandoned building, all to the surprised of the co-pilot, who stood there in silence as the event happened, he then saw his sister signaling for him to come alongside her, thus, entering the edification himself.
Now inside, the pageant prodigy blocked the entrance of the door behind them, still without exchanging a word to the confused teenager, then walked through the long hall connecting the entrance to the dressing room, making the boy accompany her.
Once inside the dressing room, the beauty queen aspirant closed the door behind them, also locking it with a key, before finally turning her eyes to the expectant boy.
- So… I have… many questions - Lincoln finally opened his mouth, hoping to actually get verbal communication from his sister this time around.
- So do I, Lincoln - Lola was looking at him now with an apparent frown, making the albino break a sweat.
- Uhh… so, like, why did you have the keys from here? - Lincoln began untangling his doubts with the basics.
- I basically work here, Lincoln, this is an area that we contestants are allowed to use for our training - Lola answered annoyingly, her brother could really work to sort his priorities for a change.
- Yeah, right, so, why are we here? - Lincoln finally got to the point.
- Please look around you - Lola pointed to the room, to all the paintings and photographies that hung on the wall above a couch and a few that were located on top of some dressers behind the confused brother.
Dozens of pictures, albums, photos, and trophies, some with Lola, some with other participants, some which contained an assortment of trainers, judges, coaches and other personal from the business.
Lincoln then spotted a few of them containing a certain individual that could only haunt his worst nightmares, he centered his view on those, completely unaware of the surfacing frown in his features, as well as an audible growl.
- Why do you hate him? - Lola asked behind him, making him turn around to see her, surprised at seeing the softened expression on her face.
- He was trying to hurt you Lola - He answered with contempt in his voice.
- Lincoln, please turn around again, take a closer look at the pictures - Lola commanded.
He obeyed, then looked at them a little closer, he could notice then, it was him, with a different contestant every time, holding a trophy, or a ribbon, and just…
Sporting a genuine smile.
- Do you think he hurt them too? - Lola spoke again, this time, Lincoln did not turn around.
- Uh, n-no… but! - Lincoln tried to come up with words to defend himself.
- But what, Lincoln! - Now it Lola's turn to raise her voice.
- I-it's different sis, with you, that man was just acting w-weird, I could feel it, I could… - Lincoln spoke unconvincingly.
- Lincoln… yesterday was the last time I was going to get coaching from him, after that, he was going away to Paris, to visit his family - Lola commented sadly behind him.
-…-
- He never did anything to me, and he never would -
-…-
- I heard the uncensored recording, the clipping needs improving, by the way -
-…-
- …Why would you do that, Linky? - Lola asked with her softest voice yet, revealing the sadness and disappointment inside her mistreated heart.
- I… don't know anymore… - Something was breaking on the mental wall that the albino had constructed for himself for the last 6 months.
A rush of tremendous guilt.
A flurry of gargantuan regret.
- I didn't imagine this would be the way I'd finally get to do this together with you after so long… - Lola said quietly while looking at the floor, prompting the conflicted brother to finally turn around to look back at her.
- Lincoln, let's write the story - She concluded.
Lincoln waited patiently for his sister to finish, despite the immense, uncontrollable feeling of guilt that was eating away at his heart, he remained focused on his sister, relishing the incredibly rare opportunity that was the fact that he was finally with her, alone, he could finally look at her without interruptions, and even though her face was serious at the moment, he was still overall hypnotized by her feminine attributes, he didn't notice the fact that Lola was now looking at him weirdly while passing over their notebook, expecting him to read.
So that he did.
Into the Story:
"The princess was now beginning to panic, for some reason, a few minutes ago a distorted space singularity had engulfed her only companion away, leaving her to travel the dense, mysterious woods alone, she was afraid that whatever force had acted on the pair to separate them was going to soon do the same to her, but regardless, her path was still the same.
She grieved the sudden loss of Sir Ferdinand, the man was nothing but loyal and kind to her, and she also couldn't help but to think that the sudden event had been coordinated, what kind of evil force had caused this to happen? She could only wonder.
Taking a deep breath to calm her nerves, the princess pushed forward, delving even deeper into the dark woods, as scary sounds of uncertainty stroke from every direction, and yet, a small part of her felt relieved, a fateful encounter was about to happen, she could feel it."
Back in the real world.
- I guess it's time, isn't it? - Lola said, before passing the pen back to her brother, who only complied without any other words.
Into the Story:
"And so, walking only a few more miles after her initial premonition, she found herself face to face with the man that she promised to meet someday, a foretold encounter that would signal the official clearance of the test of greed.
The knight that was promised to her and her only was now walking towards her, then running, finally clashing with the princess in a heartfelt, long hug.
- My princess, I missed you so much! - Sir Triton spoke with tears on his eyes, even the hardened veteran was unable to contain the emotion of seeing his loved one back in his arms, after the rash decision taken by the princess which forced their separation.
This time around, he would never let go"
Back in the real world.
- And this time, it's true - Lincoln said before passing the pen back at his favorite sister in the whole world, which prompted a smile in the girl besides him, before turning back into a conflicted frown, as she resumed writing.
Into the Story:
"- My knight, the feeling is mutual, it really is, but my senses are tingling, we must head forward, a challenge awaits the both of us - DeLola then let go of the passionate hug and continued her path, they would find their time to catch up later on.
Her superstition proved true, as just a few miles ahead, rocky formations became visible through the wet and dark forest, the pair followed the hint and began noticing the higher reach of the sun, illuminating the area to a higher degree than the surrounding, more dense regions, a clear area, without the over abundance of trees, separate from the constant threat of deadly species and weird spacetime fluctuations.
They had found the temple.
As they approached the rocky, mossy wall with the sacred text, they were able to distinguish the ancient looking statue, resembling the shape of a giant snake, a basilisk to be exact, no doubt identified as the golem of envy.
More importantly, the reunited couple noticed soon enough that there were not one, but two walls detailing the ancient script:
"Confess, control, overcome. Succeed and the stone of legend shall be yours, otherwise, the guardian of this sacred shrine will awaken"
"The most heinous actions a being can commit can be the result of envy and jealousy, have you ever hurt someone to that extent?"
- That's what it reads - Triton said thanks to the power of his translator.
The princess and the cowboy now stood in front of each wall, a total of six braille-like dots to be highlighted, which would have to be done in sequence"
Back in the real world.
- Wanna go first? - Lola smiled warmly for once as she passed the pen to her brother, who was currently in turmoil.
- Uh, no, uh, please Lola, go first - Lincoln shamefully rejected the proposal, still completely unsure on what to write.
- Very well then - Lola answered plainly, taking the pen back from her immotile brother.
Into the story:
"I, Princess DeLola, confess of doing unhinged acts of manipulation and abuse of power to separate my noble knight, Sir Triton, from the influence of Lady Priscella in the name of Jealousy, including the uncalled exposition and appropriation of feelings that provoked our sudden rift and caused incalculable damage on his mental health"
Back in the real world.
- What are you talking about Lola? - Lincoln was now beyond shocked at the confession of his little sister, which caused him to look back at himself.
Was he that fucked up?
- I'm sorry Lincoln, I really am! I honestly don't know what came over me, I tried, I really tried so badly to respect your relationship with Stella, but it was no use, my heart hurt so much, every time you would reject our fake dates, every time you would see her instead of me, every time you would come to my room to ask for advice to talk to her, it made me turn into something that not even I recognized anymore, and I know the consequences that came out of all the things that I did! - For the first time in months, Lola was talking with her open heart, to the boy those feelings were directed to no less.
- Lola! Please stop, it's ok, I don't mind anymore, I don't care anymore, I just want to see you happy, look, I'm not even with Stella anymore, it's over! - Lincoln grabbed her shoulders and tried his hardest to calm his sister, but his head was still in internal turmoil.
- That's the problem Lincoln! - Lola exclaimed loudly - Why did you break up with her!? - She looked deep into her brother's corrupted eyes.
- She was not good for me anymore ok? - Lincoln answered with a frown.
- Why not? - Lola insisted, never breaking eye contact.
- She never supported me with the things I cared about - Lincoln continued answering with growing irritation.
- Like what? - Lola continued.
- Ughh, like watching over you! - Lincoln snapped, being driven into a corner by his beloved sister.
- And what else? - Lola stayed still.
- Like taking care of that perverted pedo! - Lincoln was now flaring.
- And what else? -
- Like… uh… like - Lincoln could not come up with anything.
- See! That's what I mean Lincoln, you were not taking care of me, Stella was not opposing you, you were just obsessed with getting rid of him -
- But he was-
- Stop it Lincoln! - Lola snapped as well, raising from the chair that she was sitting at - He never hurt me! He never touched me anywhere, He never even tried to catcall me, nothing! -
-…-
- Lincoln, you didn't "save me" from anyone, you never had any enemies in the first place! -
-…-
- The only thing you did was falsely accuse an innocent man of rape allegations towards a minor! -
-…-
- Do you how serious that is? Even if you went right now to the station to clear the story, the damage is already done, He was blasted on social media, he's going to be registered as a sex offender, he was fired from his job, and now his wife is filling a divorce -
-…-
- Lincoln, you destroyed an innocent man's life… -
-…-
- I'll ask again, why did you do it!? - Lola was now unapologetically spilling tears, looking deep into her brother's eyes for an explanation.
-… pass me the pen… - Lincoln looked down to the floor in shame, unable to look at his sister directly, he wanted to express his new found realization through the story that connected them.
Into the Story:
"- I, sir Triton, hereby confess upon the sacred wall, that I purposefully modified the curse instructed by Ms. Dominic, to directly eliminate Sir Ferdinand despite his apparent innocence, I confess to altering my perception to accomplish that goal so that I could feel good for myself, I also confess on dismissing the help from lady Priscella and perceiving her as a threat, all, in the name of envy and jealousy. Envy, for knowing that he could be with the princess, while I could not, and jealousy, because I wanted to have the princess to myself, and only myself -"
Back in the real world.
- So it was jealousy… - Lola looked up from the notebook, seeing the shiny eyes of her brother for the first time in the entire day, completely filled with genuine remorse.
- It… was - Lincoln finally looked directly at the eyes of his (princess) sister, which were now filled with genuine emotion.
- Linky, why would you go this far? - She was now asking directly, no strings attached, to the boy in front of her.
- Lola, when you said that part about your heart hurting deeply when you saw me with Stella, I started to think about my own pain, it was… intense, uncontainable, in fact, whenever I heard you talk to him like if you had known him your entire life, I felt… betrayed, replaced, forgotten, and I felt rage, a lot of rage! - Lincoln looked deeply into his sister's eyes, who were now wide open.
- And then on my bed, later on, the rage would stop, only to be replaced by a pulsating pain in my heart, many days were as such, it would take away from my sleep time, and with it, my mood for the entire day… -
-…-
- There was also another thing… no matter how many times I tried to ignore it, no matter how many times I tried to send it to my subconscious mind… -
-…-
- I couldn't forget that night… the night were you… kissed me -
- Lincoln I'm sorry!-
- NO! Please don't be, If anything, I have to be the one to apologize to YOU! I was shocked, I was unprepared, I caused a show, and YOU were the one that paid for it! - Lincoln increased the intensity of his voice.
- Please you don't need to talk about i-
- Yes I do! - Lincoln shouted - Lola, I don't know for how many years were you holding that back, and I honestly don't know or care if you still feel that way about me -
-…-
- But let me tell you something: At first, It was just dreams, were I was Triton and you were DeLola -
-…-
- Then, I was playing as Triton, and you were DeLola -
-…-
- Later, you told me that DeLola… was always Lola -
-…-
- And that's when I realized -
Lincoln got closer to the small frame of his speechless sister, who was now focusing exclusively on his eyes, he then took the chance to hold her small hands in his, kneeling in the process to match their heights.
- …Triton and I were always the same too -
-…-
- Lola Loud, I Love You -
- NO! Lincoln, stop, see! This is what I mean, I messed you up real bad! - Lola backed away from the boy kneeling in front of her.
- Perhaps you did, or maybe I was always this way, anyways, I just wanted to be honest to myself, for once - Lincoln reached again for her hands - Look Lola, I know what I did was horrible, I was a monster, there are no excuses for what I did to Fernando, so I completely understand if you don't want to see me ever again - Lincoln continued with sorrow in his voice.
- But this was the answer from the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope that you have already gotten over me, as you can see, I'm not worth it - He finished, before trying to stand back up.
But he felt a surprising strength forcing him back down, which prompted to look back at the girl in front of him.
- Lincoln, you are incredibly messed up, and yes, what you did should not be forgivable by any means - Lola looked sternly at the boy in front of her - …However, it's a real damn shame - Her face softened.
- I'm messed up enough to forgive you - A smile grew on her, as her eyes started to tear up - …and messed up enough to be unable to get over you - She then got closer to his face, their eyes connecting with telltale signs of passionate attraction - and messed up enough to be so happy to hear those words from you - She was now mere inches away from her prince's mouth.
- Then… let's be messed up together - Were the last words to come out of the albino, as their lips connected with years of pent up passion and remorse, following by an embrace as each tried to get a hold of the other with desperate desire.
The kiss quickly turned into a full make-out session, as Lola opened her mouth to allow access to her lover's tongue, fighting with her own in a struggle for dominance, the two continued hungrily exploring each other's oral cavity, until they began grasping for air, which forced the kiss to be halted momentarily, only to be resumed a mere milliseconds later.
As the two continued getting a taste of the forbidden nectar, which they were now addicted to, Lincoln began allowing his hands to freely roam his lover's dress, skimming over her sensitive spots, causing the girl to elicit a barely audible moan, which gave him the green light to continue his advances, his own growing erection become quite uncomfortable to contain in his pants.
The couple temporarily stopped their passionate kissing to see each other deeply in the eyes.
- Lincoln, please, I can't wait anymore, take me, show me how much you love me~ - Lola mustered while panting heavily, barely recovering from the make-out session.
- As you wish, my princess - Lincoln said with a look of deep desire as he quickly obliged, holding the comparatively small frame of his sister, now the girl of his life and transferring her over to the couch that was lying nearby in the room.
(A/N: Ok, I believe it is only fair to put a Trigger Warning in here for underage smut/lemon, if you don't want to read this part but still enjoy the story then you may go to the end of the TW)
After sitting her there, he kissed her one more time before retracting to get a hold of her winter clothes, which he proceeded to take away, revealing the curves that he often dreamed and fantasized about, as well as the budding breast that were still hidden behind a bra.
- Take it off - Lola commanded rather violently, which only made her brother even hornier, he loved the tenacity and intensity of her voice, he loved her strength and determination, he even loved the bossiness and arrogance in her commands.
He loved everything about her.
Her clothes were now scattered on the floor, and her full body was now in display for him, and only him, he could now focus on the shape, the feeling and the bounciness of her developing breasts, as he began fondling them with his hands, his princess reacted accordingly, making audible moans that reverberated on the confines of the hidden room that they were on right now.
Daring further, he began approaching her now erect nipples, which made the impatient girl shove his face directly on her left one, an offer that he happily accepted as he began licking and sucking, leaving wet sops before assaulting the one on the right and coming back and forth, which made the girl in front oh him squirm with pleasure.
- Hmm, don't stop Linky!~ - She could only allow a few words to escape between her gasps and moans.
The albino was then directed from her breasts down to her belly, then her waist, until his head stopped right in front of the source of an irresistible smell, which prompted him to indulge further and approach his watering mouth to his ultimate price.
Lola wasted no time, as she shoved his head directly into her folds, which he happily accepted as he got his tongue out to give a taste, then another, then another, flicking his tongue in circular notions around her small clit, before delving further into her girlhood, lapping as many fluids as he could extract, all while hearing his lover's ecstatic moans of pleasure, which urged him further into exploring his princess's wet excitement.
Feeling daring, Lincoln decided to introduce his finger, which proved successful as the beauty queen above him increased the intensity of her moans, producing even more juices for him to drink, but it all came to a climax, as the girl above began shaking violently, ejaculating a flood of her special love into the boy's mouth, which he accepted greedily.
Coming down from her high, the pageant prodigy looked down to her brother still trying to please her sacred part, which gave her the idea to return the favor.
- Ok Linky, that's enough, you can get up - Lola commanded to her brother, producing an immediate response.
- Oh sorry, did I do something wrong? - It was now Lincoln's turn to act insecure.
- No silly, I want to see yours now~- Lola replied slyly.
Without much retaliation, she proceeded to lower Lincoln's pants to reveal his painful bulge beneath his boxer, which to her disappointment, were not the ones that she gave him many years ago.
Regardless, any clothes were now just getting in the way for her object of desire, she quickly lowered the boxers, causing the boy's erect manhood to spring up, startling her in the process, now, she was being drawn by the musky smell of his unconfined excitement, which prompted her to grab it with her hand, jerking it in slow motions, up and down, and making the boy above her squirm with rewarding satisfaction.
Her efforts were now being rewarded with small droplets of pre-cum coming out of her brother's aching penis, which spiked her curiosity, making her give a quick lick on the tip, a thing that made him shudder, and signaled the princess to continue the treatment, before engulfing his entire length with her mouth.
Lincoln was now holding the head of his lover to push her in and out, feeling an unparalleled pleasure at her actions, which became intensified as Lola began playing around with different techniques, softly fondling his balls, creating a vacuum with her mouth near the tip, licking from top to bottom, and sucking directly, seriously, where did she get that knowledge?
The white haired teenager was now on the verge of releasing his own climax, but then, his companion stopped suddenly. She was now standing up next to him, looking at him with a lustful expression.
Then, without a warning, she turned around and pushed Lincoln on the couch, now she was in control, she then lunged forward, sitting on his waist, as she kissed him rather forcefully, the intensity likely signaling her own repressed frustration, after a while, their lips disconnected once again, allowing for one moment of clarity for the albino.
- Wait Lola, you are a virgin right? - Lincoln raised his eyebrow, looking at his sister concernedly.
- Well duh, I am not supposed to be doing this at my age you know? - Lola playfully mocked her brother's innocent logic.
- But wouldn't it hurt? - The teenager remain concerned.
- Don't worry Linky, I already broke my hymen on some "exercises" - The girl admitted shamefully - Now shut up, I wouldn't be doing this if I wasn't certain Lincoln - Lola reminded her brother.
Done talking, she proceeded to align her entrance with the hardness belonging to her now lover, and with some insistence on her part, began lowering herself on his dick, which did come with a little resistance, as her folds stretched to accommodate for his size.
But now, it was irrelevant, he was now deep inside her, and an indescribable rush of happiness coursed through her, their worlds were officially connected, and as if it was and instinctual need, her hips began moving on their own, up and down, at first in slow motion, but then increasing the pace to a moderate speed.
Their moans were now synchronized, as wave after wave of pleasure came rushing through their very essence, the princess was now looking directly at the boy of her dreams, seeing his cute reactions at her variations of speed, noticing all the imperfections in his face, there were some kissing marks of her own, some apparent eye bags were still present, and his body was still rather lanky.
But gosh, was he still perfect for her.
She loved everything about him.
She couldn't get enough from him.
Years of accumulated desire that she was forced to repress were now being released in one single night of intimate passion, she was now allowing her instincts to take control of her petite body, as she began increasing the speed of her bouncing, bringing an even deeper level of connection and physical pleasure, her moans were now being quite Loud.
Lincoln was not being left behind, as the princess increased her rhythm, so did his vigor and primal desire for release, he began grabbing the little girl by her waist, and with his superior male strength, began lifting and lowering her body at his own, fast, frantic rhythm, which produced the desired effect in his partner, as her squirms and moans of absolute bliss increased even further in intensity.
The couple were starting to lose all sense of their surroundings, as the teenager continued trusting in and out relentlessly on his sister's stretched pussy, wet sounds being made with a plop per each bounce, he was now feeling again the tingling sensation signaling his limit, which brought another concern to his mind.
- Lola, ooff, i'm about to c-cum! - Lincoln announced to his partner, who was still lost in bliss, as his own release turned imminent.
- L-lincoln, ahhh, please, d-don't STOP! - Lola could only barely manage to get a few words of her mouth, pleasure feeling every single rational thought.
- Lola! - He reached his limit, as he took one last measure and removed his sister barely in time for streak after streak of hot white cum to be ejected out of his pulsating cock, getting some of it in his partner's waist as the effect of his climax reseeded.
- Lincoln! - At the same time, Lola had finished her own climax, barely realizing the fact that she had been forcefully disconnected from her brother's sensitive member, she continued twitching with hot waves of pleasure reaching her very soul, then as soon as she was able to focus her eyes on her sweet prince, she lunged forward one more time for a passionate, messy kiss.
End of Trigger Warning.
- That *pant* was a-amazing~- Lincoln could barely speak from the exhaustion that the latest encounter with his beautiful princess had caused him, with his mind back in the real world, he looked at her directly in the eyes, an expression of uncontrollable love and lust still painted visible in her eyes, despite her similar exhaustion.
- Y-yeah *pant*, we, needed that *pant* - Lola said without ever taking her eyes away from the cute boy in front of her, she then turned her head to the side and rested her body on his chest, listening to his heartbeat in the process - Lincoln, I love you with all of my heart, and no matter how hard I try, I will never stop having feelings for you… - She commented while crouching even closer to his frame.
- But please, I need you to promise me something - She looked up to meet his eyes.
- Anything for you, my princess - The albino answered without an ounce of doubt, he truly felt like doing anything for her.
- I'll bring the notebook, hang on - She said while begrudgingly retracting her body from her brother's and heading towards the table were the book was laying abandoned, while in the process, she also too her chance to pick up her clothes to at least be dressed to avoid the cold, then went back to the couch sitting at the other side as her partner watched intently.
She began to write the next scene.
Into the story:
"After the tumultuous confession that took a hefty amount of willpower from both parties, a small rumble was heard on each wall, followed by the desired gleam of green coming out of the first braille-like symbol, which appeared simultaneously on both doors, signaling that the first test had been successfully passed.
Immediately after that revelation, the ancient looking temple began emitting mysterious lights at the top of it's highest pillars, these lights were then redirected in front of each challenger, which after blinding the pair for a few seconds, materialized into the object which would be described as the reason behind the jealousy that the partner at the other wall felt.
In front of the princess, lied a hologram of Sir Ferdinand.
In front of the knight, was a hologram of Lady Priscella.
The test had begun.
Back in the real world.
- I've thought about this for awhile, and I want to see how you handle it, Linky - Lola replied as soon as her partner was done reading, which prompted heavy confusion In him.
- I don't think I follow… - He could only look at his precious companion, unsure on what to do for this game.
- If I wanted to see Fernando again, what would you do? - The pre-teen asked calmly.
- uh, well, it's not like that was gonna happen again… - He commented conflicted at the nature of her question.
- That's not the point, Lincoln - She was losing her patience again - What if I wanted to see him again, in the future, I could visit him in jail or something you know? - The princess was now crossing her arms, looking unassumingly at him.
- W-why would you do that!? - Lincoln had gotten quite worked up for the hypothetical,
- Why are you angry? - Lola had caught him right were she wanted.
- B-because there's no reason to see him again! - Lincoln could only defend his reaction.
- Ohhh there actually are quite a lot, brother, for one, he taught me everything that I was going to use on my big competition, and I am not one to deny credit where it's due just because someone is not well liked anymore - the younger sister stated seriously.
- Lola! Are you nuts? You could get yourself cancelled if you did that! Do you want to ruin your career!? - Lincoln was now fully confrontational, his mind unable to process the ridiculous train of thoughts that his princess was having.
- And whose fault would be that!? - She replied while glaring a little back at him.
- … - Lincoln couldn't find words against that.
- Lincoln, I'm glad that you admit of being jealous of Fernando, but that's not enough, you know where I work, you know the kind of people I work with, Fernando is not the only coach that exists nor the last one that will work with me, I'm sure I'll meet lots of people in the industry, and I'll probably get a lot of rich and handsome guys approaching me, that's just how that business works - Lola continued her speech, her brother could only listen closely.
- So what are you going to do then? Are you going to trick and cancel each and every single one of them? - Lola increased her tone.
-…-
- Do you realize, that hurting Fernando also put me in trouble? -
- How? - Lincoln failed to see the connection.
- Lincoln, Fernando was working as a direct representative of the Gil DeLily brand of cosmetics, which I was helping promote, now it's not just him, the entire brand is being cancelled on Twister right now! - The junior model emphasized her point.
- Lola… I'm sorry… - The albino now felt positively terrible, the mere implication that any damage to his loved one could have been caused by him, even if indirectly, was too much to bear.
- That's my point Lincoln! - The blonde continued without slowing down - It's not just about saying sorry, I don't want to pile this on you too bro, but we both are kind of… dangerous, when things don't go our way… - She said that in a softer tone while resting her head on his shoulder.
- So what do you want me to change Lols? - The older sibling was finally seeing her point,
- Heh, I guess it's not just for you, we both kinda need to control our jealousy… I may or may have not created an alt account on SwiftyPic to watch your status everyday… that's how I noticed that you weren't posting that many selfies with Stella anymore - The girl admitted while doing her hardest to hide her embarrassment.
- Hmmm… so that's why I was getting downvoted in all those those pics, well… I guess I forgive you too for that - Lincoln commented rather amusedly at the creepy confession of his now lover.
- In fact, let me write the next part - He added, while taking the notebook and the pen from his curious partner.
Into the story.
"The holograms started reacting on their own, simulating movements that worked on a seductive manner, they started approaching their respective contestant and got close to their faces, enough so that the illusion of lips were touching could be perfectly visible from the other side.
But the princess and the cowboy already had a set goal, and no allure of deceit, or potential trigger to their contained envy would modify their conviction, the holograms retained their interaction with their respective target, lasting for at least 5 minutes in their performance, before the lights emanated from the ancient monoliths disappeared.
Not a single time did DeLola or Triton look the other way, which meant that the lights were now switching to green in the second hole, indicating the passing of the second test.
Once again, only the third and final test remained, the ancient looking microphone was once again visible, and it was signaling for either party to begin their oath.
The Brave Knight went first:
- I, Sir Triton, hereby promise, upon the judgement of the guardian that keeps this temple safe, that I will try my hardest to overcome the alluring and pervasive envy and jealousy towards anyone that might cross paths with my most esteemed companion, Princess DeLola, by doing such, I will cleanse myself from all the impulses that caused her suffering and got in the way of her advances in life -
- As an important addendum, to atone for the pain and suffering that I caused in the name of this empowering sin, I will fix the curse that landed unjustly on Sir Ferdinand, and promise to do anything in my power to guarantee his freedom once again -"
Back in the real world:
- WHAT!? - It was now Lola's turn to be confused, no, flabbergasted at her lover's confession.
- I'm sorry Lola, I really am, and I want to show you, no, myself, that I mean it - The albino, for once in a long time, was actually looking back to the things he did, and showing unequivocal signs of remorse.
He wanted to remind himself that he wasn't a monster.
- But, Lincoln! if you do that… - Lola turned sideways to look at the face of the man of her dreams, seeing a renovated face that signaled determination, there was no way of changing his mind now - Everybody will hate you, and I mean everybody! - She was still, nonetheless, worried sick for what could happen to him.
- … It might be true, but I can't just live my life normally, knowing that someone is in jail because of me - Lincoln looked down to reveal his true sorrow, which didn't go unnoticed by the princess.
- And besides… - He then turned to his side to look directly at his companion - Knowing that at least you forgive me, is more than enough for me - He looked directly at her eyes while saying that.
- Lincoln~, you honestly sound like a total creep saying that - Lola said that, but not even once did she retire her stupid lovesick smile of her face.
- Says the internet stalker that likes her brother~ - Lincoln teased her back.
- Like you're one to talk~ - She retorted, as the distance between their faces became reduced once again, resulting in another passionate kiss.
- mmm… But seriously Linc, you can't just say why you did it ok? - After finishing the kiss, Lola returned to her serious mode, she was still concerned at the repercussions of her brother's potential action.
- Of course not, I won't take any more time separated from you - Lincoln replied with equal seriousness.
- Very well, then I guess it's my turn isn't it? - The distance between the two became widened, to their mutual discomfort, as Lola retrieved the notebook back from her brother's lap and began writing.
Into the story:
" - I, Princess DeLola, hereby promise, upon the judgement of the guardian that keeps this temple safe, that I too, will overcome the heinous desire to hurt and compete with people for the right to approach my most precious person in the world: Sir Triton, by fighting the envy and jealousy within. By doing so, I will refer to my bow to control my greed and avoid my need to possess him at all times, giving the freedom that he needs, when he needs it -
At last, the synchronized confession did the final trick, the third and final symbol lit up with bright green, forcing a sudden quake to strike the area and causing the final collapse of the two doors, which also caused the collapse of the middle section with the guardian statue breaking in the process, revealing a single, wider entrance.
The princess, alongside the brave knight, entered the temple that lied behind, this time around, the decorations on the surrounding walls revealed material things on the right: Money, fame and power, while the left showed the things that fulfill the most: Health, Friendship and Love, with clear patterns of snakes emerging from both walls, facing off in the ceiling.
Adventuring further into the cave, the couple could now distinguish the unmissable pattern that led to the entrance to the shrine, where, once again, the lustrous green Diamond of Envy lied on top of a podium, ready for those who dared to take it from it's resting place.
Without much retaliation, the princess and the knight made a silent agreement to take the stone, together, which shone with a blinding green shade, illuminating the entire area.
Something else happened, as the single fragment that each wore from the diamond of Gluttony responded to the light of the green rock, levitating away from the pair and fusing itself once again.
They now had 4 diamonds, 2 of which responded only to the union of the two, for in more ways that just one, their destiny was intertwined forever.
And so, with a quick, passionate kiss at the altar of the shrine, the reunited couple headed back, on their way to the next adventure.
And to catch up on more intimate ways"
Back in the real world.
- Lola… just so you know - The albino took the brave approach to pull the girl besides him closer with his arm - I really don't think you have been that possessive as of lately - He confessed.
- Well, it's not that hard when we are literally forbidden from seeing each other - The pageant champion rolled her eyes - But it's more a promise to myself Lincoln, I still feel those urges you know? - She said while avoiding eye contact.
- Ok, I get it, but I really don't think I'll give you reasons for that anyways… - Lincoln replied shyly, spurting a noticeable blush while scratching the back of his head.
- What do you mean? - She was now looking weirdly at her brother.
No more words were exchanged, as the albino simply got up from the couch, arranged his clothes, brushed his hair with a brush from around the room, then approached the couch were his sister was still sitting expectantly.
He began to kneel, approaching an equal height to her, raised his hands to delicately hold hers from below and kissed the tip of her fingers in a gentleman fashion, eliciting a potent blush from the confused girl.
- Lola, i know that we can't tell this to anyone else, I fear being separated from you, and as you may be well aware, society will never accept this, even after we grow up, the law would never allow us to become more than just a couple of siblings - He declared solemnly, trying his hardest to hide his sadness, while his sister could only imitate his expression.
- But, for now, It would still make me the happiest man of earth if you could accept this request from me - He let go of his anguished expression, returned to focusing exclusively on the beautiful blue irises of the girl in front him, who was still unable to muster a word of her own.
- Would you be my girlfriend? -