It did not take long to find the assigned room. It was numbered on the sixth floor, and was the 66th room on that floor. Jewel proceeded to stick the key into the lock and twisted it. Then she entered the room. It was fairly large and had plain white walls. The floor was lined with a handsomely crafted wooden floor. There was a small balcony and warm red drapes lined the two windows on either side of the door. The door itself was light brown and it had a beautiful stained-glass angel sitting on the clouds crafted into it. It reminded Jewel of her old home, it was fancy, but it had a cozy feeling to come with it.
Jewel looked to her left and saw a bright red dresser sitting at the foot of a bed with a red, comfortable looking blanket resting on top of it. Which was odd, because her bed at home was the exact same design. Then she got an idea. Jewel knelt beside the bed and peeked underneath it, then she gave a small, surprised gasp when she found what she had been looking for. A small, wooden box with gold, green and red gems crested into the top of it. It had a signature that stretched across the top beneath the jewels. Her name.
Jewel smiled and unlocked the chest. It snapped open with a soft click and Jewel pulled out a red scarf with a gold criss-cross pattern. She pulled it close to her. She remembered her mother and father sitting beside her on her tenth birthday. They handed her a white box with a purple ribbon on it. She looked up at her mother when she beckoned for Jewel to open it. Jewel complied and gasped as she pulled out the same red scarf out of the box.
"Happy birthday, Jewel." Her father had said, "Some say, 'a gift will represent a memory if taken care of.' Hold it close, for your mother and I will not be here forever…"
Jewel sighed and placed the scarf back into the box. He didn't even know how right he was. Then Jewel gently took a gold locket out, as if it would crumble under too much pressure, then she opened it and stared at a mini photo of her father - before he left to fight in a war - and her mother in a ball gown. She smiled sadly and leaned to the right onto the side of her bed. Then frowned as she remembered the day she and her mother received news that her father had died in an attempted base-bombing from the enemy.
They had tried to drop the bomb on the oil plant to set fire on the whole base, but somehow, her father had snuck onto the enemy aircraft and had killed everyone on board. But, before he could kill the pilot, they set the self-destruct button, and her father steered the aircraft away from the base but the aircraft exploded before he could land it. He was lost in the explosion. Her mother was emotionally devastated, but after nearly four months later, she suddenly recovered. But they both were wounded in the hearts on that day…
A couple tears slipped down Jewels face. She quickly wiped them away and placed the locket into the box. She then picked up a fairly large silver stone that sparkled even when not in light. Jewel smiled as she remembered the day her mother gave it to her.
"Jewel, darling, come here." her mother called.
Jewel turned her head away from one of her childhood friends and skipped to her mother."Yes mother?" she answered.
Her mother looked a bit uneasy. She took out a box and gave it to Jewel."This is for you. You are the greatest daughter a mother could have." Her mother gave Jewel an affectionate peck on the forehead.
Jewel giggled. "Mother! Jacob will see!" She cried.
Jewel's mother chuckled. Then waved Jewel away as to say" Go and play now." Jewel nodded and skipped off with the box in her arms.
Jewel sighed and put the silver stone back in its area of the chest and she closed it. Then slid it underneath her bed. She then stood and fell onto her bed with a loud sigh. This was all overwhelming, having her village attacked, being invited to a huge mansion full of strange beings of all sorts. Most looked like humans, some looked like they were half human/animal and some just looked like plain animals but had very strange characteristics.
After a few moments, Jewel pondered on whether she should go meet some of the "smashers" as Peach had called them. She stood and looked herself over. She scowled in disgust and strode over to the dresser. She opened the top drawer and -as she had suspected- found an outfit made of a white shirt that fit snugly around her torso, and jeans that were also snug at the upper part of her legs, but were a bit baggy at the ankles. She even found a pair of shoes that matched. After she was dressed, Jewel entered a small bathroom that had been attached to the bedroom. She brushed her hair and did it into a ponytail, her red, bushy hair now hung at the bottom of her spine.
Jewel then left the bathroom and then into the hallway. It was empty as far as she could tell, but she knew there had to be smashers roaming about the mansion. She took a left and back-tracked her steps to the foyer where she came in. she was startled to see a small yellow mouse with a blonde haired woman, but she was not Peach. The woman seemed to have spotted her and beckoned Jewel over. Jewel shyly walked to the woman.
"Hey, you must be the newcomer," The woman held out a hand. "I'm Samus."
Jewel took Samus' hand and shook it once. "I am Jewel. It is an honor to meet you and…" Jewel paused.
"Pikachu!" The mouse squeaked.
Jewel smiled and nodded in respect. Then she sits next to Samus. Pikachu moved from Samus' lap to Jewels lap.
"I think he likes you, Jewel." Samus said smiling.
Jewel chuckled and started scratching behind Pikachu's ears. He squeaked and rubbed his head against Jewels hand. She seemed deep in thought. Wondering of she should ask Master Hand if he could spare a notebook and writing utensil for her to use. She wanted to write all of the memories she encountered here. She doubted she could possibly remember them all, and she wanted something to pass the time while she was here. Yes, she needed to ask him later. Jewel then flinched when she saw samus's hand wave in front of her face.
"Hello, earth to Jewel, is anybody in there?" samus called.
"Oh, I apologize, I was just thinking." Jewel explained.
Samus smiled. "It's alright, one who thinks is always the smartest." She chuckled.
Jewel smiled and shook her head. "I was pondering about when I should ask Master Hand if I could borrow a notebook and pencil." She said bluntly.
Samus frowned, then she started to laugh. Jewel smiled then laughed with Samus.
After a few more minutes of chatting, Jewel bid a farewell and left to explore the rest of the mansion. She found the cafeteria had only a few people occupying that room. She was fond of a human/animal who calls himself "Falco". He was quite humorous. What with his slightly insulting jokes and whatnot. Also there was another whom calls himself "Fox", he seemed to take much interest in Jewel. She noted this in her mind. She also met Snake, a human mercenary, and Red, he was a "pokemon trainer."
Next, Jewel arrived in the main living room. She saw many people there. A few humans stood in a group chatting. Two had blue hair the last had sandy-blonde. Jewel walked to them. The blonde one looked up at her and smiled kindly. Then he turned to his friends.
"Hey guys, it's the newcomer." he called to them.
The one with the spiky-blue hair looked up and then he gave a wide grin. He nudged the man next to him, the other looked up as well.
"It is nice to meet you. I am Jewel." Jewel greeted smiling shyly.
"Likewise, Jewel. I am Ike," he pointed to the blonde "that's Link, and Marth." he pointed to the other blue haired man.
Jewel gave a slight bow. She noticed a woman in the background look at them. The woman stood and walked over. She had brown hair, green eyes and wore a purple and white dress. She stopped and smiled sweetly and bowed to Jewel.
"Hello, I an Princess Zelda." She said softly.
Jewel nodded respectfully and extended her hand. Zelda took it and they shook.
"I am Jewel, it is an honor to meet you." Jewel said smiling.
Zelda smiled, then turned and left. Jewel tilted her head while frowning. Why had Zelda left so quickly? Was it something she had said? Or was she very shy? Or maybe both? Oh well, she didn't stop her. Jewel turned back to the other three. Whom had went back to their TV. Jewel looked around and spotted someone who looked somewhat like fox, but had grayish fur and a white Mohawk. How strange. Still, Jewel strode to him. He didn't seem to notice her being there, so, she called out a greeting.
"Hello." Jewel said softly as to not startle him.
He turned around. Then grunted rudely as he turned back. Jewel frowned, what had she done now? She tapped his shoulder. Then she flinched when he whirred around.
"What!" He yelled.
"I- I only wanted to say hello. Why are you so rude?" Jewel asked innocently.
"Hi, now go away." He growled.
Jewel turned away, only to see Ike had come over.
"Aw, come on Wolf, she's trying to be nice. You could at least give her a smile." Ike scolded.
Wolf scoffed. Jewel could tell he wasn't the one for making friends. She walked away from the two and left the living room. When she exited, she nearly bumped into someone.
"Oh! I apologize, I did not see you there!" Jewel gasped.
She looked at the person. He had blue fur, scarlet colored eyes, he had black markings on his face, shoulders, arms, waist and his legs were also black. His torso was a tan color, and He seemed to be as surprised as she.
Jewel bowed politely, fully aware of him watching her every move.
"You have no need to be nervous." He stated.
Jewel flinched. How did he know that? He must have guessed. She swallowed nervously and lowered her eyes to the floor. Why was she acting like this? She had never been this shy before. It was something about him…
"You are the newcomer, no?" He asked.
Jewel looked up and nodded. He held out his paw.
"I am Lucario." he said softly.
"Jewel." Jewel smiled as she shook Lucarios' paw.
Lucario smiled. "It is an honor to meet you." he said.
Jewel blushed slightly. She only nodded a thanks before walking away. She made her way to her bedroom, but ran into Peach on the way. Peach walked up to her.
"Hello Jewel!" she greeted.
"Greetings Peach." Jewel replied.
"Have you heard of the party we are having soon?" Peach asked.
Jewel shook her head.
"Oh, I guess I will tell you then. The party will be at eight tonight and it ends at midnight. You need to wear a dress, it will be like a ball, but, it's not." Peach laughed nervously.
Jewel suddenly panicked. She didn't have a dress! She had left it at her home. Jewel bowed to Peach and quickly left to her room. It took a few moments, but she eventually arrived there. She shut the door and went to her dresser. She opened each drawer. So far she had no luck finding a worthy dress. She then moved to her closet. She opened it expecting to find nothing, but inside lay an orange dress with red sleeves and trimming.
Jewel held it to her eye level. The dress had a charming sense to it. And it seemed to match her personality (and her hair). It also seemed to sparkle in the orange parts. All in all, it was beautiful. Jewel looked at the clock that sat next to the bed on a small table. It read seven thirty eight.
Jewel took the dress and headed to the bathroom. She quickly changed and left her room. Then headed to the ball room….