Well, here's the next chapter! You know, I really badly want to change Jade's name. Because when I started this story, I watched this one show with her name and I liked it (the name. The personality isn't really what I meant…), but now I'm having second thoughts. And if I do change her name, I have to go back and rewrite it all. Anyway, I need your guys' opinions! Thank you!
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Seeing Truth
Chapter 8: Cuccoo Soup
Link only stared at me questioningly as I smiled sheepishly. Was it possible to sweatdrop at the moment? I know I'm not in a manga cartoon, but I felt like I could any moment. I felt a hand on my shoulder and instantly remembered Kado behind me. I walked out of my room with shaky legs as Kado followed behind me. I closed the door as I tried hard to ignore Link's penetrated gaze on me. Sighing before turning around, I tried to act as calm as I possibly could.
"Well, guys, I guess we should go down an eat lunch, eh?" I said as I began walking away from the two boys.
"Uh, Jade, can I talk to you?" I heard Link's calm voice from behind me.
I turned around slowly with closed eyes, hoping this wouldn't erupt in another argument, "Yeah."
I knew it was wrong for me to yell at Link like that, but I was just so tired of everything, but I guess I was going to eat those words months from now.
"Jade, I'll meet you downstairs?" Kado said as he walked away with one last glance towards me.
"What is it, Link? I'm getting kind of hungry." I said as I leaned against the wall with crossed arms.
"Jade, I'm only going to ask once… What was Kado doing in your room?" Link asked a bit sternly.
I bit my lip as a devious grin formed on my lips, "What's it to you?"
"I'm not joking around…"
I rolled my eyes and sighed, "Nothing, Link. So get over it. He just came by to talk to me."
Link's serious face told me he wasn't buying it.
"It's the truth, so get off of it." I retorted a bit angrily as I began walking away.
Only a few yards away from a set of winding stairs, did I realize I didn't hear the familiar footsteps beside me. I turned around with an eyebrow raised as I stared at Link.
"Are you coming or not? Cause if I get lost, I'll blame you for it."
Link walked passed me with an unexplainable look on his face. I suppose it was my turn to explain…well, like it never had been.
"Link?" I waited for him to turn around, "I need to say something…"
With that, Link leaned against the wall with arms folded across his chest and the same expression I held not too long ago.
"Earlier, outside, I really didn't mean to be so rude to you…" I placed my hands where my pockets should have been and stared at the floor in front of me, "…And I just wanted to say that I'm…well, sorry."
My gaze slowly trailed to look up at the boy in front of me. He only stared at me with that unexplainable expression, and I just couldn't help, but feel even worse than I should have.
In a few moments of silence, Link finally spoke up, "You don't need to be sorry, but next time, don't call her my girlfriend."
"Can do, Link, but that doesn't mean I still can't yell at you…does it?" I asked hopefully.
Link only sighed, taking his hat off as he ran a hand through his shaggy blonde hair, with nothing but a mere smile.
"So, we're friends?" I said as I took my hand out, and in an instant, we were friends again.
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I stared idly at the bowl of steaming hot cuccoo soup in front of me. Yes, when I heard it, I was about to crack up laughing. Too bad Link was sitting next to me with a serious yet confused look on his face. Oh, how I wished I could yell out 'CHICKEN'. So, just maybe they would stop calling them crazy…oh, wait, these chickens are crazy. Eh… I bit my lower lip to keep from laughing as I felt Link's penetrated gaze. I knew this was only the appetizer, but how many courses could one person eat? I mean seriously… I sighed sadly, wishing I could have a regular salad from one of my favorite restaurants. Now, was that too much to ask?
I slowly grabbed a spoon from an endless row of said utensils and began to play around with the liquid. I knew that the Royal Family was too busy with their heated conversation with the equal family from Meyenn to notice me sitting there with a sad expression, so why act happy? I finally decided to taste the chicken, and when I did, I felt as though all feeling in my mouth went numb. I slowly gulped it down, without realizing I hadn't chewed the piece of chicken. I knew when it came to spicy foods, I wasn't the best to deal with it, but this… this was insane. Even my sister would turn it down. I gripped the side of the table as the heated spiced food grew severe in my mouth. I felt my eyes water, and to my unfortunate luck, they were blurred. Yet, I could still notice Link's and -not to my surprise, Kado's worried expressions. I grinned sheepishly, trying to reassure them that everything was alright.
Before I could grab the glass of water set in front of me, I realized Zelda's confused expression as she glanced from Link to Kado, and finally to me. Like I could care less… Rather than smiling, I ignored her demanded look she gave towards the two boys and washed down the taste in my mouth.
"So, Jade…" that voice was unmistakably the king's, "How do you like it here in Hyrule Castle? Is the food satisfying to your taste?"
I blinked, was I being talked to, "Oh, yes, Your Highness, everything is great here and the food is really appetizing…"
The king smiled as I muttered something, "…cause I already lost it…"
Link gave me a death glare and I smiled innocently, until the bowl of 'cuccoo' soup was replaced by a different plate. I finally realized why it was called 'cucco' soup… heh… As I finally took the time to look at the steaming plate of food in front of me, my innocent smile turned to disgust. Link's smirk filled my vision, and that was when I had enough. I slowly leaned back in my chair to look under the table. Finding my target, I smiled deviously.
A small yelp was heard from the side of me as Link reached beyond the table to rub his shin. I laughed quietly as I turned once more to the- what looked like lobster, but it was purple, and the inside was yellow. Its blank, black eyes stared up at me, and I couldn't help look towards the irritated boy next to me. I bit my lower lip to keep from laughing as Link shot me a death glare. I sighed happily as I slowly picked at my 'lunch'. I somehow just couldn't wait for dinner.
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It was another 'lazy' night as I sat leaned against a trunk of a tree outside the castle. Everyone had already gone to sleep, but unfortunately, I was restless. Every time I closed my eyes, I felt uncomfortable in the position I was in. So, I would toss and turn, and just when finally I felt tired, I would close my eyes until… After an hour of this, I finally had decided to get up, change, brush my hair out of its messiness and head outside without even an overcoat. And after an hour of roaming the castle, I bumped into Link. So, now, next to me sat Link.
"Link, I think I'm hungry." I stated out of the ordinary.
"That's because you didn't eat anything today."
"What? I had a bite of that…pork, or whatever it's called."
"But, you barely ate anything at dinner."
"I couldn't help it, it tasted really weird. What was it, anyway?"
"Fish…"
"Thought so. I mean, if you added a bit of salt..."
I noticed Link roll his eyes from the corner of my eye, and I just couldn't help punch him in the shoulder. He rubbed his arm absentmindedly as he looked at me a bit awed and hurt.
"You have to remind me to teach you how to fight." He said.
"Well, at least I have skill." I grinned deviously as I craned my neck upwards to stare at the night sky.
Link mumbled something and I turned to him, "What?"
"What?"
"I don't know. You're the one who said something."
"So?"
"So, I asked you what you said."
"Nothing…"
"Nothing what?"
"I didn't say anything."
"You just did."
"You know what I mean."
"Umm, I don't think so."
"We really have to stop with these pointless conversations."
"What 'pointless'? We are having a nice, civilized conversation."
"Well…"
"Well, what?"
Link only sighed as he leaned back on the trunk, and only then did my small smirk turn into laughter. Link stared at me with an eyebrow raised.
"You know, Link. I think we're going to have more of these wonderful conversations."
"Why is that?"
"Cause I love to annoy you."
"Great hobby…"
"Thank you."
"That wasn't a compliment."
"I know."
"This is going to be one hell of a long night…"
I grinned as I leaned my head on the trunk of the tree. That was when I finally felt myself grow tired. A cold breeze passed by, ruffling my hair as it did, as I brought my knees up to my chest and wrapped my arms around my legs. I felt myself slowly doze off, but not when my head slowly fell to the side. Soft, warm material shuffled under my head, but I ignored it instead of realizing my sudden change of position.
It seemed like I had been asleep for only half-an-hour when something had woken me up. I slowly opened my eyes, noticing my familiar surroundings, but only from a different angle. I slowly lifted my head to realize I was leaning against someone, or rather something…in green. Words caught up in my throat as I tried to say something, to get me out of this careless position I had put myself in. How could I be so stupid? But, then again, what was the big deal? Link's only a friend and he understands that I'm tired. Besides, he could be asleep, too, right? I raised my head off Link's shoulder and slowly looked up, hoping my thoughts and accusations were possibly true, but…
The boy next to me only smiled, his deep blue eyes glinted in the moonlight. How was it that the color always changed from light to dark blue? I shook the thoughts out of my head as I backed away, finally feeling heat rise to my cheeks. I looked away without another glance as I slowly got up.
I laughed nervously, trying to hide the fact that I just wanted to get away, "Uh-ahaha, sorry Link, but I-I should get back. I'll see you in the morning."
Before Link could protest, I had already reached the steps up to the castle. As I walked inside the entryway I glanced back one more time, and I swear I had seen someone hiding beyond the bushes.
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Amazingly, I had found my way back to my room, but maybe that was because it was after an hour of searching for the familiar door. Next time, I was positive I'd draw arrows on the carpet or a map. Anyway, now, I sat upright in my bed, contemplating on what had happened just hours ago. I knew it was stupid to think of anything, but I felt so embarrassed, yet he didn't make me feel that way…
And, as every time I even thought of the stupid and pointless things that have happened here, I always go back to, "Why the hell am I here?" The point is, I just want to go HOME! Yet, again, there's no point in dwelling on the past, but how do you get rid of a thought that just keeps nagging you in the back of your mind?
I sighed hopelessly as I slid down under the covers. No sooner had my head hit the pillow had I finally fallen asleep.
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I could feel the warm rays of the sun beat on my face as I slowly opened my eyes, but to no avail. I winced in pain from the strong light as I looked the other way. It was morning, and I knew that, but I was still as tired as ever. I couldn't imagine what had woken me up, so I tried to forget it and fall asleep, yet again, to no avail. A few seconds later, I heard a knock on my door. I moaned as I narrowed my eyes at the door. Finally sitting up, I slowly stood and made my way to the door, rubbing my eyes at the same time. I opened the door slowly to stare at the familiar face in front of me. His smile made me want to jump on him and choke him, but I resisted. I've never liked morning persons, so how long could I stand this? Well, we'll just see…
I quickly slammed the door shut and walked back to my bed.
Knock, knock, knock…That irritating knock again. I moaned as I sat on my bed than stared back at the door.
"Go away!" was the only thing I could say at the moment until I heard the knock again. I couldn't help but seethe as I walked to the door. Opening it, I only stared at the brown-haired boy as he bit his lower lip to keep from laughing at my current state.
"What are you so happy about?" I retorted as I glared angrily at Kado.
"It's seven-thirty and breakfast is going to be served at eight. I just thought I should tell you." He said simply.
"Thanks…" I said as I slammed the door shut again.
No offense, but I'd rather go hungry than eat their food. Seriously, I think I could die ten years earlier if I ate all those foods. I shook my head as I slowly crawled back onto my bed and collapsed. I heard the door open behind me, but I merely ignored it as I tried to catch up on my sleep.
"Jade, come on, you have to get up." Kado said as his footsteps neared me.
"Why should I?"
"Because today is a really busy day and not just for us, but you, too."
"What for?"
"Well, aren't you going to the Ball tomorrow night?"
"Unfortunately…"
"Well, aren't you going to get ready?"
"Today? Isn't it a bit too early?"
"No…"
"Whatever… I couldn't care less what I wore as long as it's comfortable."
I only heard Kado sigh as he began walking away, "By the way, Link and Zelda and I are going horseback riding today, so if you want to come you better get up."
My eyes shot open to glare at Kado, "You're kidding, right? You guys are going to leave me here all alone?"
"No…"
"Oh, shut up. Who cares anyway, I think I'll just spend time in the market."
"You'll get lost."
"No, see, you're getting things mixed up. I can get lost in the castle, but I know the market like the back of my hand."
"Really, now?"
"Yeah, so leave me alone."
"Alright, but do you know your way down to the Dining Hall?"
I slowly got up from my bed and made my way to the dresser, mumbling something under my breath. I grabbed random pairs of clothing than walked into the bathroom. Once washed up, I looked at the clothes I had picked up. The shirt I supposedly picked out was a burgundy blouse with sleeves that reached my elbow than flared out. A ribbon ran along the blouse as it tied behind my back. Instead of having a collar or v-neck, the top was straight, but not off-shouldered. The blouse was long as it reached to my thighs. With the burgundy blouse, I wore black pants and my regular shoes. I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled; other than my shaggy hair, I looked alright.
Stepping out of the bathroom, I ran a hand through my hair as I reached for a brush. I could feel Kado's penetrative gaze on my back as I finished brushing, and when I turned around, I knew it was true. He was leaning against the wall, the same place I left him, as he gazed at me with a smirk evident on his face.
"Stop staring at me like that." I said as I put my jewelry back on.
"Why? I can't help it."
"Well, go stare at Zelda or something."
"I don't think she will let me in her room."
"Did I?"
"I'm here, aren't I?"
I turned around to glare angrily at Kado, only to realize he was right in back of me.
"That's only because you let yourself in."
"I don't think that was the case…" Kado replied simply as he neared his face closer to mine.
"…" For the first time, I didn't have a come back, but luckily…
Knock, knock, knock…"I'll get it." I replied as I quickly made my way to the door.
As I opened the door, another familiar face greeted me…with a smile.
"Hey, Jade." Link said as I opened the door wider to let him in.
"Hey…" I mumbled back, stepping in the doorway, "Well, I guess we should head down to the Dining Hall area to eat, right?"
Both boys nodded, and I turned around to walk into the hallway. As all three of us walked down the corridors, I just knew that this was going to be one hell of a long day.
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Yay! Hope everybody liked this chapter! It was eight-in-a-half pages long. Anyways, I've decided to continue updating Seeing Truth and Living in Shadows, but stop Destiny's Consequence and Siblings, for now. I've been currently working on five stories, so I'm just going to work on two right now, so don't think I'm discontinuing them. Anyways, thanks for all your reviews! So, I hope everyone likes my story so I need some input. Okay, do people consider this story as Humor/Romance or should I just leave it to Suspense/Romance? So, I want to know what everyone likes about my story and what he or she don't like so I'll know how to fix it for my other stories, too. Anyways…
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P.S I don't always use the word 'hell'. That's just something I added to this story. The reason, cause jade feels like she's in hell at the moment. She gets used to things later on, but also, Jade isn't totally me. She has more of an outgoing personality, but the reason, cause she's just really ticked off at what's happening to her. If this really happened to me, I'd be scared out of my mind, but Jade's just a bit different. So, just wanted to make that clear.
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