Chapter 3: A plan gone wrong

Authors note: Sorry for not updating lately but I have had loads of things to do. Thanks for the reviews! In this chapter more drama happens and it's not so good for Juliet. Anyway here is chapter 3, so enjoy!

In the morning all of the gnomes had taken to their normal positions. The humans hadn't entered the garden yet but the sound of their voices could be heard from the house. All the gnomes had smiles on their faces except for two gnomes who glared at each other. As it so happened, the gnomes that were glairing were Tybalt and Rosie. Rosie was now carrying a bouquet of daffodils and Tybalt had his small wheelbarrow, but this didn't stop them glaring.

Then Mr Capulet came into the garden with a can of blue paint and a paint brush. Both Rosie and Tybalt took to their original positions as he stopped right in front of the wishing well. He then grabbed Rosie by her waist and carried her into the house. Many of the gnomes feared the worst for her. All except Tybalt.

"Where is he taking Rosie?" Benny asked a little worried.

"He's going to repaint her I suspect," Lord Redbrick explained.

"Ha! She should get what's coming to her!" Tybalt muttered quite loudly. Nearly every gnome's eyes turned to face Tybalt.

"Why Tybalt, I think you have a liking towards Rosie," smirked Lady Blueberry. Juliet decided to get involved.

"Oh I am sure he doesn't, I think that he just loves to argue with such a pretty gnome called Rosie," Juliet smirked. Tybalt was about to reply but then Mr Capulet came back into the garden. The gnomes then took their positions once again.

As soon as Mr Capulet placed Rosie back where she was originally placed he then muttered "there, you look way better now," he then walked back into his house. The sound of the cockerel and pig could be heard, this was the signal that the humans were now out of the house. The gnomes immediately woke up again and surrounded Rosie who now looked more different than before.

"Wow Rosie, he got rid of them orange dots on your dress, but not your orange hat," Juliet said a little surprised.

"I actually look better with a blue dress don't I?" Rosie smiled.

"Yes, wouldn't you agree Tybalt?" Juliet smirked seeing Tybalt's surprised face. He actually looked like he had been staring at Rosie but even if anyone mentioned it, he would never admit it.

"Oh yes very nice," Tybalt said sarcastically. This immediately put everyone off being happy, they all knew an argument was brewing up again.

"Why thank you Tybalt!" Rosie finally gave in and walked away. Tybalt just stood there and sighed deeply while Juliet ran after her friend.

"Rosie! Wait up!" Juliet called out. As soon as she heard her voice, Rosie turned around.

"What now?" Rosie huffed swiftly turning around to face concerned Juliet.

"I only want to say, it will get better Rosie," Juliet said plainly. Rosie raised her eyebrows in confusion.

"Prove it".

"Ok then, meet me at the pond at 3 o clock and I will prove it to you," Juliet said "make sure you're there". After she said this, Juliet skipped away merrily. Her plan was slowly coming into place; now all she needed was Tybalt to be persuaded like Rosie to meet Juliet at 3 o clock.

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Tybalt felt so stupid, he just said that he didn't like how Rosie looked in front of her face. Although he tried to act tough in front of Rosie, he failed to keep strength inside. Every time he offended her it hurt more and more. He liked her… a lot, but he never showed his emotions to anybody but himself. Why would he? He had developed a reputation for being tough and non emotional. He had never felt like this before. But he couldn't help but fall for Rosie.

"Why does it have to be her?" Tybalt muttered rubbing his beard curiously. He stared into the water and wondered, what would she want in a gnome like me? Tybalt was immediately disturbed from that thought when he saw a figure standing behind him. The reflection in the water gave it away and Tybalt jumped up and turned around faster than he had ever done before.

"Featherstone! What the flim flam are you doing?" Tybalt shouted still getting over the shock of the flamingos sudden appearance.

"I came to talk to my good ol' buddy Tybalt," Featherstone replied cheerfully. A little too cheerfully for Tybalt's liking.

"What the heck? Featherstone, we are never good ol' buddies. What do you want?"

"I just came to say that Juliet wants to speak with you at 3 o clock. She said that things will get better." Featherstone said. Tybalt raised his eyebrows in a confused manner. Juliet wanted to speak with him? Why?

"What if I don't turn up?" Tybalt asked slyly.

"Well she will probably kick your butt, and knowing Juliet, she will probably do that," Featherstone chuckled.

"Ok, even though I have no idea what this is about, I will show up," Tybalt gave in. Featherstone smiled widely and his plastic beak stretched with enthusiasm.

"Great! Well I will tell her that you will be coming. She said for you to meet her at the pond at 3 o clock and you may be pleasantly surprised. Well I'm going goodbye!"

And with that Featherstone was gone; leaving Tybalt to wonder what awaited him at 3 o clock…

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Later on at 3 o clock…

"What can be taking them so long?" Juliet muttered aloud, she was pacing up and down the edge of the pond waiting for both Tybalt and Rosie to show. But they didn't.

"Perhaps they forgot?" Featherstone suggested, Juliet shook her head and continued to pace around like a mad gnome.

"No, no… they couldn't have forgotten. They were too curious to just leave it be… Ooh why does this have to happen? Here I am finding the perfect opportunity to get them together and they don't show."

"Get who together?" came a voice from behind Featherstone. It was Rosie wearing a curious look on her face. Juliet jumped in surprise as her friend decided to show, she turned around and smiled at Rosie who returned her smile.

"Um… no one," Juliet replied winking at Featherstone.

"Why did you drag me out here Juliet?" Rosie went straight to the point; as always.

"Oh yes I was going to mention that… well um… you see…" Juliet stuttered but was cut off by a familiar voice that came directly from the bushes.

"Juliet what do need me so badly for, that you wanted to drag me out of my private time?" It was Tybalt, Rosie's eyes widened. So did Tybalt's when he came face to face with Rosie. Juliet and Featherstone smiled mischievously, their plan was working.

"Juliet? What is the meaning of this?" Rosie demanded.

"This whole idea of you two meeting me out here was to discuss and make your feelings clear to one another," Juliet explained.

"So this is a set up?" Tybalt asked.

"You could say that," Juliet replied.

"How could you? Why do you plan on torturing me with this... THING?" Rosie yelled.

"Listen you two are obviously denying your feelings for one another… I want you two to stop arguing and to tell each other how you feel!" Juliet explained.

"Juliet… We have no feelings to discuss! Me and Tybalt just don't get along and we don't need somebody to start playing match maker;" Rosie shouted trying to remain calm.

"Tybalt what do you have to say in this?" Juliet turned to Tybalt who remained silent. He shrugged his shoulders and looked away before speaking.

"I have no intentions of saying anything to that gnome…"

"Well if that is what you think… so be it. I have had it with this garden and its inhabitants I can't bare to argue and face that THING every morning!" Rosie pointed directly at Tybalt before continuing. "I am leaving! And I don't plan on coming back. Please tell the others I said goodbye, for I will never get the chance to tell them myself. Goodbye and good riddance to you Tybalt!" Rosie said before swiftly turning around and heading towards the gate. Juliet and Featherstone both watched her leave, knowing there was no way to change her mind. Tybalt on the other hand headed towards the gate and ran after Rosie who was now half way down the ally way. Tybalt soon called out to her.

"Rosie! Rosie wait! I'm…"

"What? Sorry? No Tybalt you are never sorry… and that is what I hate about you," Rosie turned back around and continued to walk away.

"Listen, if I am the reason that has driven you away… I will make a truce with you," Tybalt was practically running to catch up with Rosie.

"No Tybalt there is no way you can get me back. So I suggest you go home… to your family."

"There's something else isn't there? Something you're keeping from me."

"Well why would I want to share my secrets with you?"

"Because…"

"Yes?"

Tybalt didn't have time to reply. They had reached the point of the road. The road was clear but someone managed to stand behind the feuding gnomes… neither of them noticed the tall figure and the last thing they heard was "GOT YA!" before they were covered with darkness.

Authors note: Oooh what will happen next? Don't you just love cliff hangers? Well this was chapter 3, please review! And Happy Easter!