Zshizshibaby-Shanniqua, are you reading this? You know you shouldn't be reading 'T' rated stuff.
Buttercup-Your lil' sis is reading this!?
Butch-Click on the 'Go Back On Page' icon on the top of the screen, Shanniqua, or else!!
Zshizshibaby-To read the disclaimer, my favorite Guardian Chara from Shugo Chara, Kusukusu, is gonna say it.
Kusukusu-Zshizshibaby doesn't own anything *snicker snicker*
Zshizshibaby-I love this chara, seriously.
Chapter thirteen: Why me!?
"W-w-what do you mean Brick's coming!?" Blossom stammered at her messenger. "Y-you didn't mean here, here, right?"
"He's coming to Tianjin, China, Wounded Angel. He wants an audience with you and the other two angels." Blossom felt her head go dizzy. She came to China so she wouldn't have to see Brick or his brothers…now he's coming after her again!
"G-get me some tea…I'll be in my quarters…" She mumbled before shuffling away towards the north wing. The north wing was a library with a round bed in it with silk sheets, a cottony soft mattress, soft and fluffy pink pillows, and was surrounded with light and books. On the left side of the room was a bay window, on the right, a balcony with a swing. In the back of her bed was her desk and above it was a veil that surrounded her bed whenever she wanted. Blossom went in and closed the door before going towards her bed and sitting in it. The tea was her favorite, Earl Grey. Blossom sipped it before sighing. I thought coming here would give me some distance from him…I forgot that he is persistent…he always gets what he wants…why does he need to come here?! I'm so at peace and by the time he leaves, I'll be a nervous wreck!! There was a knock on the door. "Come in!" Buttercup came in.
"You don't need to speak Chinese with me, Bloss." Buttercup said, walking in and cosing the door.
"You hear?"
"Brick's coming? Yeah, we know."
"Why here? Why now? Why me?" Blossom asked, leaning back in her bed. "I don't think I can look at him without breaking into tears."
"Well, what are you gonna do? You can't be touchy, that's the 'Darl Angel's turf…" Blossom's eyes popped open.
"Buttercup…I won't be able to make it to this meeting with him." Buttercup looked at her with a confused look. "Something has come up. I need to visit all my other countries for a governmental check on the status. I don't know when I'll return, but I'm leaving you and Bubbles in charge."
"SAY WHAT NOW!? YOU'RE GONNA LEAVE ME AND BLUE WITH BRICK ALONE!?" Butercup screeched.
"I'm not the only ruler here, ya know." Blossom responded. Buttercup and Blossom argued about it until they finally came to an agreement. "Fine, I will be gone for five days. Then I'll come back and talk with him. Until then, you will be talking the agreement over with him."
"…Fine…" Buttercup grumbled.
"And whatever you do, do not agree to it. I don't want to agree to something where we are left with no power." Blossom said. She rang in her bulter. "Get my clothes packed. I will be headed to Africa, Russia, Europe, and Sweden."
"Yes, you're Majesty." Bubbles waited nervously at the airport, fidgeting nervously.
"I can't believe Blossom just left…is she that scared…? I'm scared out of my wits!!" Bubbles cried. She stood up when the jet landed and they waited…then Brick walked in. His red eyes were intensely serious, he wore his normal attire, some men behind him carried briefcases. And his hat was still on his long red hair. Oh no…Bubbles thought. "G-go escort Lord Brick over to the limosine…I shall be there…waiting…" Bubbles instructed before scurrying off towards the entrance. They went to fetch him. Bubbles was panting and dialed Buttercup. When she finally answered her phone, she started frantically. "Buttercup, why did you leave me to do this?! You're the strong one! Why didn't you do this? He just landed and I just freak out, I'm so scared! He looked mad! Not red faced mad, but not happy either! Buttercup, do you think you can jet over here and we can switch places?!" Bubbles asked.
"No, Bubbles, just calm down. Talk to him, be cool, don't freak out…" Buttercup said. Bubbles spotted him coming over.
"G-gotta go…" She hung up and picked up her tea, sipping it daintily. Brick entered into the limo and sat down. "Hello, Brick, it's nice to see you again." She said, smiling.
"Always a pleasure, Bubbles. Why wasn't Blossom here? Or is she at your place?" Brick asked.
"…Umm…well…you see…something came up that needed her atttention…so, she had to fly off this morning, but she sends her apologizes and says that Buttercup and I are willing to listen and continue the conversation on a peace treaty."
"She's avoiding me, isn't she?"
"Yes…" Brick rubbed his temples. "She'll be back in five days though and you're welcomed to stay at our palace until she returns." Bubbles added.
"That's very…generous of you, but I'm wondering why the ruler of this country decided to leave at this very moment…"
"…Please understand…" Brick looked at her. "Blossom is called the Wounded Angel for a reason…she's…heartbroken and she doesn't want to break down in tears when she sees you…she…just needs more time before she speaks with you."
"…" Brick sighed. "I'm not usually that considerate a person…but I will let this slide…" Brick said. There was silence before Brick spoke. "How does this country keep together with such an unsteady ruler?"
"Ha!" Bubbles replied. "Blossom isn't the only ruler of these countries. Buttercup is leader of the Defense force, she even patrols herself and has earned her name, the 'Dark Angel', from her attack forces and her tendency to help those weaker and more helpless than her. I am also a leader, leader of health care, education, and much more. Also, I deliver Blossom's speeches in other languages. Blossom is leader above us all though. She listens to the people, devises cunning plans, directs court cases, she even has a section in the kingdom treasury for children hospitals, orphanages, and schools."
"She still loves children…"
"We have prepared the guest room to your liking, we hope you will find the accommodations satisfactory." Bubbles said when they got to his room in the kingdom. "If you wish to contact any of us, please use the monitor and we will be waiting for you at dinner. Buttercup shall be attending." Bubbles bowed and left. Brick looked around in his room. It was like a luxury hotel, a Chinese luxury hotel. Brick turned to the monitor and found the remote. He searched up Blossom's location and pressed on her. She appeared on the screen and jumped.
"Chill, I just want to talk."
"…I'm listening…" She said, shaking a bit.
"No, you're freaking out…why did you just run off when you knew I was coming?"
"I believe in my replies to your letters that I said 'no' many times. I explained why at first, but then I just said 'no' and 'no' does not mean 'come on over, Brick!' At least that's what I learned before." Blossom said as she began to pull on her hair.
"It's better to have an ally than an enemy, Blossom. You're new to the ruling game, so let me give you some advice, listen up. When someone offers an alliance, it's best to meet with them."
"I've met you, Brick! And I don't want to be near you, let alone let my country be under your ruler ship too! I've seen what it's caused and I don't like it!" Blossom said. "I suffered far worse than anyone in that take over of yours, Brick! You tricked me and didn't care if I was in pain or not!" Brick was respectfully silent. "You may have not felt it, but I did. You made me fall in love with you and then you betrayed me and threw me out like a common animal!! It's bad enough that you had to lie about changing for me and all that worthless crap, but then you went with her! That…that…"
"Suzie…"
"Not that I really care…I have to go, I'm due at a meeting in a few minutes…" Blossom hung up without even saying goodbye and sat on her bed in Africa before falling to tears. Brick sighed. Blossom was going to be hard. He went and changed from his travel wear and got ready for dinner. Dinner? No…feast? Yes…The was food everywhere, all gourmet. Brick stared, impressed with how everyone was dressing and greeting him.
"Brick-Zhuxi!" Buttercup said. "Over here." Bubbles was on her other side, motioning him over. They sat at the highest table. Brick went over to them, excusing himself from the officials and sat on her right side. "Was your flight here satisfactory?"
"It was. There was little turbulence, would have preferred flying using my powers though."
"As we all would." Bubbles said. Brick had to admit, they both looked good. Bubbles wore a blue kimono with a blue orchid in her blonde hair. Her pigtails were done up in two buns and she wore Chinese sandals. Buttercup wore a Chinese dress with her hair also tied up in a bun with two, thin sticks going through it in an 'x'.
"I'm sorry about Blossom's absence."
"Don't worry about it. I have loads of time to catch her." He said before sipping some of his drink.
"There will be entertainment in a moment. Until then, please let us welcome Brick-Zhuxi into China." They all began clapping and he nodded. For five days, Brick was shown around China at it's political attractions, cultural, economical, everything. That is, until Blossom came back. She was tired and just wondered into her bedroom that day, ordering not to be disturbed by anyone. Blossom laid down, not ready to face Brick again.
"Blossom, you have to speak with him. You promised me that you would." Buttercup scolded through the door. She heard a groan and then some shuffling. The door slowly opened and out appeared Blossom, rejuvenated…at least she looked it. Her face was set in a frown and she sighed.
"Tell him to meet me in my den in five minutes." She said, walking towards the north wing again. This time she wasn't in a rush to really make herself that fancy looking. Brick's known her, so, whatever. She waited at the balcony when he finally walked in.
"So, the queen returns." Brick said, walking towards her. Blossom turned around and looked at him.
"Well, you got me…are you happy now? We can speak face to face."
"How was your trip?"
"Fine, I got a lot done. But I had to rush back here because my five days were almost up."
"Heh, so you are punctual…so, tell me, what do I have to do to just get you to listen to me?" Brick asked as she walked towards her bed. She laid down on it and closed her eyes. Brick smirked and leaned over her. She opened one eye and jolted.
"NOT FUNNY!!" She snapped, pushing him away. Suddenly her wings erupted on her back and she wrapped them around herself. She looked like a girl trapped in glowing pink feathers, since her wings are sort of see-through. She glared at him as he laughed. "Pretty cheeky for someone who is in my country…that I rule!"
"It was mine before you stole it."
"Hey, take something over, it's yours…unless of course, the people rebel. And you don't see them rebelling against me, do you?"
"They don't rebel against…that's beside the point! Anyway, Blossom, we really should settle on a peace treaty. That way our people can live in peace together." Brick said, sitting in front of her.
"I still don't like the idea. There's a chance you can slid in something that gives you complete control over my countries and rendering me and my sisters powerless and to only let our cries fall on deaf ears!" Blossom replied. Brick sighed.
"What if I say that it that, that won't happen, will you agree?"
"You also said you changed. You said you loved me too. And look where that got us." Blossom said. Brick went over to her. She unwrapped her wings from around her and they were just fanned out, relaxed. Brick held her arms.
"You know, those wings really do make you look like an angel." Brick whispered, his face was closer. Blossom peered into his eyes.
I forgot there was such a fiery spirit in those eyes…Blossom thought as his lips slowly and softly kissed hers. She backed away. "…I can't…" Blossom whispered. "…Maybe…I'll go to your country, but…I can't do that, Brick, not again…" Blossom whispered in a flat tone. It was like she was an empty shell again. For some reason, Brick felt empty too. Like they were both just…there. There was no essence in them. The colored personalities they had were non-existent. The only ones to fill them…
"..Well…then I take my leave. Come soon to my country and you'll see it's as well run as yours…then you'll see we'll be terrific allies…" Brick left, feeling emptier than a few moments ago. Once again, when she was sure Brick couldn't hear her, she let out a sob and cried.
"Why!? Why him!? Why here!? Why now!? Why me!?" She sobbed as she burrowed her face in one of the pillows of her bed.
Kusukusu-Choto, Zshizshibaby-san, why is this story so dramatic? Usually you can make it kinda funny on your other computer.
Zshizshibaby-Ehh...guess I decided to be a drama...ARE YOU STILL READING THIS, SHANNIQUA, GET OFF NOW!!
Kusukusu-Honto, Honto! *You can say that again*
Zshizshibaby-Man, little sisters...