Note: There features scenes in this chapter which are set in the 1500s. Yeah, I know people spoke all Shakespeare then, and I am actually able to write like that (due to those dreaded English lessons), but honestly it's a pain to write, and I'm worried readers won't be able to understand it. So I wrote those scenes in normal, sophisticated language that I use for the people in the 1700s.

~Kenny's P.O.V~

Leopold and I silently watch in awe as Ruby comes storming into the 'living room', shortly followed by the nervous duo of Tweek and Craig. Ruby looks completely outraged; fists clenched, teeth grinding together, the entire package. Leopold slyly shuffles slightly closer to me, an anxious expression practically stamped onto his face. I internally cheer in victory. Things such as this do not happen often. In fact, I think it's a first. Ruby stomps over to the couch opposite us and sits down, folding her arms and pouting. Tweek and Craig meekly do the same, making perfectly sure to keep a safe distance from her. Smart move. Seeing that clearly no one else in the room is going to ask, I open my mouth.

"So what happened to buying the medicine?" Ruby concentrates her venomous glare from the floor to me. I flinch a tiny bit, but I don't think anyone notices.

"I'll tell ya what. The chemist took one friggin' look at me and said to go to the doctor. Absolutely refused to sell us anything. Now I have to stay here even longer for tests and shit."

"So have you gone already?"

"No, but he made me promise to 'get my parents' and go today. And you know as well as anyone, Kenny, I don't break my fucking promises, dammit!" Ruby looks up at the ceiling in frustration.

"Ruby, I thought you preferred it here to the present time."

"Yeah, but I hate going to the doctor. I have to make up so many stories, I have to act like I'm an orphan, I have to take care of everything, and it's pretty difficult!"

"Well… how about I act as your legal guardian?"

"You're too young!"

"Well… then pretend I'm your older brother, and that our parents are away on a holiday. And that your sickness is an emergency."

"Not to ruin the plan, but shouldn't I be the one to do that?" Craig asks sternly, pushing into the conversation. "I definitely look more similar to her, not to mention I wouldn't even be lying. I am her brother."

"You ain't my brother…" I hear Ruby mutter under her breath. Unfortunately, we all hear. Well, Craig is the unfortunate part. A deafening silence immediately forms, and this time, I'm not going to be the first one to speak. Leopold, seeing my inner decision, does it for me.

"Ruby, I don't understand why you treat Craig in that manner. I haven't seen him do anything wrong to you."

"YOU WEREN'T EVEN BORN YET!" Ruby snaps loudly, giving my human a dirty look. Leopold surprisingly looks away, hunching himself up as if he's bracing himself from an array of arrows and bullets.

"Ruby, if you're going to take your anger out on someone, then take it out on Craig and I. Craig caused your death, and I failed to stop what happened. You have every right to have a grudge against the two of us. But my human has done nothing to you. Don't you dare speak to him in that way again. If you know your place, then you'll listen to me."

"What are you, my father?"

"No, but I am basically your other older brother. So if you don't have anything nice to say to Butters or Tweek, then I would be much obliged if you held your tongue." Ruby gets up and leaves, going into her bedroom, making sure to slam the door for extra good measure.

"Is she alright?" Tweek asks, looking at the door in uncertainty.

"She's absolutely fine. She's just always been a bit stubborn." I reassure him, shaking my head and smirking. Leave it to Ruby to storm off when she doesn't have an argument to come back with. Craig sighs, leaning back on the couch (which I must say are very comfortable).

"Remember those days when she was the same as me?" He asks me, clearly reminiscing. I nod, chuckling at the memories.

"What are you talking about?" Tweek questions Craig, looking curious. Of course, Craig has the natural instinct to instantly answer.

"Ruby was previously almost identical to me."

"In short, she was a dull, boring, emotionless person." I chip in with a shrewd smile, earning myself a glare from my childhood friend. "The only person she acted happily with; the way she does now, was with my sister." My voice cracks faintly at the word 'sister'.

"Then why did she change?"

"She didn't want to be like Craig."

"Pfft, she needn't have bothered. Everyone found out easily that we're siblings." Craig remarks, rolling his eyes at the thought.

"What exactly happened at the time of her death?" Leopold suddenly asks; much too soon for Craig and I. We both open our mouths to begin explaining, but (also at the same time), stop when we remember the details of the event.

"I'll tell you, but... it isn't a pretty story."

~Special #5: Human Kenny's P.O.V~

"Kenny, wake up." I turn over, ignoring the person who's interrupted my slumber. Than can go and rot in hell, for all I care. I just want to be alone. "Kenny, I swear to God, if you don't get up and go to work one of these days, then you're going to starve to death. Now get up!" Craig rips the blanket off of me. I sit up and glare at him with slit eyes. Was that honestly necessary? Craig winces at my current state.

"Jesus, you look as if you've been tied to a horse and dragged by it."

"Thank you, for your lovely words of wisdom." I mutter, standing up and hissing at the sunlight that streams though the window.

"You sound similar to one of those bloodsucking things, whatever they're called." Craig laughs. I rub my eyes and look again, managing to see what's beyond the outside of the window. I turn to Craig.

"What time is it?"

"Well, it's the middle of the afternoon, that much I know. That's why I came looking for you. You haven't shown up to work in almost two weeks!"

"If your sister died, then I think you would do the same thing."

"Well, Ruby isn't going to die anytime soon. I'll make sure of that."

Craig eventually manages to convince me to come outside, but not without mutual cursing, a wrestling match, and several threats. As soon as I step outside, my waist is attacked. I stiffen, but look down and see it's only Ruby hugging me.

"I thought you were going to stay in there forever." She says quietly, looking up at me. This girl has always had a talent for manipulating me to feel guilty for almost anything. But by God, I love her.

"I'm sorry. I needed time to recover." I tell her gently, trying to force a smile. She doesn't smile back, as she almost never does. I've known this girl since the day she was born, and still, I've rarely seen her smile. Even Craig smiles more than she does, and he has a fifty meter pole up his behind. "Give us a smile, eh?" Ruby shakes her head, not taking her eyes away from mine. "How about for Karen? I'm sure she'd love you to smile." I struggle to say the words, and Ruby sees that. She quickly steps back to give me a good view, and grins as if she doesn't have a care in the world. "There we go. You should do that more, Ruby. You look so beautiful." Ruby nods, obviously flattered at the comment. She definitely isn't a modest person, sure enough.

"Let's get to the damn village." Craig says, sighing and ruffling Ruby's hair. She flushes, scowling up at him. As we're walking, Craig stumbles on a small dent in the ground, and scoffs. "Explain why you're even out here, Kenny? If Ruby didn't know that that abandoned shed was you and Karen's hideout, then we would have never found you."

"My home burnt down, I wanted to be alone. Where else is there to go? And by the way, it is not a shed. It's a small, old house."

"It's a shed." Craig states.

"It's a shed." Ruby copies, trying to sound grown up. I frown at her.

"Watch your mouth, young lady. Craig is allowed to say those things to me because he's my age. Don't think so highly of yourself." I scold the girl.

"I'm plenty old, thank you very much." Ruby says, folding her arms and nodding to herself proudly. She accidentally steps on the hem of her dress and trips over. She falls down the small hill next to us, and straight into a pond. She stands up, looking at herself, and Craig bursts out laughing. I manage to hold my giggles in, but cannot hide a smile. Ruby trudges back up the grassy hill, giving her mini umbrella to me. She calmly takes off her little white gloves - and then starts to stomp on them in fury. "They were brand new!" She shrieks, extremely angry. Craig and I watch in slight fear as she destroys her ruined gloves. I soon sigh and put a hand on her shoulder, making her stop.

"Ruby, calm down. Craig," I shoot him a daring look. "Will buy you some new ones." I hand her the umbrella and take her hand, pulling her away. I like to hold Ruby's hand. It makes me feel as if I'm trust-worthy, as if she needs me. Ruby usually doesn't need anybody.

"Well, that's that. They sacked me." I mutter miserably to Ruby and Craig, who have been waiting outside for me.

"It isn't that surprising. You haven't shown up for a long time. I heard the boss saying about how you're 'on thin ice'." Craig laughs as we start to walk away from the building. I give him a dirty look.

"And yet you said nothing in my defense."

"What can a thirteen year old boy do? Nothing. Now stop whining and let's go hunting."

"Hunting?"

"Well, you can't buy food without a job. So we'll get you food."

"I know an easier way to get food!" Ruby exclaims, stepping in between us excitedly. Craig and I exchange glances.

"And what is that, Ruby?" I ask, trying to sound interested.

"We could just take it."

"You mean steal?" I stare at her as if she's lost her damn mind. Craig just shakes his head disapprovingly.

"Yes! It's simple enough, I saw a boy do it yesterday."

"Ruby, stealing is wrong. You must never do it, you hear me?" I tell her strictly, making sure that she understands. It doesn't look as if she does.

"But I want to be able to help you. It'll make you feel better."

"Believe me, I'll feel a million times better knowing that you'd never steal. Please, Ruby, don't do it. If you're caught, they'll…" I look away, not wanting to tell her such gruesome things.

"God, Ruby, are you stupid? You'd never get away with it anyway." Craig laughs at her once again. Ruby finally snaps.

"SHUT UP! STOP TEASING ME!" She shouts at him, waving her fists about. Craig and I gape in silence. It's very disrespectful to do something such as this to your elder. Especially if they're family.

"Ruby, I will not allow you to speak to me in that mann-

"JUST SHUT YOUR MOUTH! I HATE YOU! I WISH KENNY WAS MY REAL BROTHER AND NOT YOU! JUST DISAPPEAR!" Ruby storms off, clearly not wanting to argue for any longer. And I have a hunch she has nothing more to say. I reach out and sincerely pat Craig's shoulder

"She doesn't mean it, Craig." I tell my friend, trying to reassure him. He doesn't say anything. "She was just upset. Of course she wants you as her brother."

"No, she meant it. She doesn't have any problem with voicing her true opinions, you know that. She'll be sorry later."

"You're going to forgive her, correct?"

"Perhaps."

"Craig!"

"It's just that… sometimes I wish she wasn't around. She's like a puppy dog; fun and loving at first, but then just gets plain irritating." My mouth drops open in disbelief.

"Craig, what a terrible thing to say about her!"

"Enough with this Ruby talk. Like I said earlier, we're going hunting."

"Just our luck." Craig mutters as we walk into the village with our rifles. "Seeing nothing… what bull! I wish we could have stayed out longer; we would have eventually have seen something!"

"I highly doubt that. Bad luck seems to follow me everywhere these days."

"You've got to get yourself back on your feet, Kenny. I know with Karen gone it's been very painful, but still, my family only makes enough to feed four."

"You could feed a hundred if you and Ruby weren't spoiled so. Ruby has never worn a dress twice, I dare say."

"That is not true!"

"Yes, it is, and everyone in the damn village knows it."

"Pfft, whatever you say, Kenneth." I glower at him. I hate my full name so much.

Kenneth

A voice says my name in my head, and I stop walking immediately. In my mind, I see a boy a bit younger than me. He looks as if he's trying hard to smile, but I see much sadness in his eyes. Who is this person?

"Leopold…" I say to myself automatically. Craig looks at me strangely.

"You alright? Oy, stop daydreaming!" He snaps a finger in front of my eyes.

"I'm fine, I'm fine, I was just thinking."

"About what?" Amazing. I've already forgotten.

"I'm not sure. My memory's faltered a bit." To my surprise, Craig nods understandingly.

"The same thing happened to me this morning. I don't know, I suppose I had a vision of some sort. I forgot what it was almost as soon as I had it." Craig and I jump when we see a soldier walk by. Soldiers have no business in a small village such as ours. Craig instantly stops a man in the street. "Excuse me, sir, but do you have any idea as to why there are soldiers lurking around?"

"Oh, them men. Said somethin' about gathering peasants to serve her majesty." The sleezy man answers, looking tired. He must have been working all day.

"Thank you. Good day." Craig quickly grabs me by the collar and drags me into an alleyway. "Kenny, if they realize you're homeless, then you're done for. They'll take you away."

"They won't. Stop fussing. I'll be-

"THIEF! STOP HER! THIEF!" Craig and I peek around the corner and see Ruby whizzing through the street. She sees us and fearfully approaches. I take her hand and protectively position her behind me. Please, God, tell me she didn't actually…

"Step aside, young sir. That girl is a thief." A police man says, motioning for me to move. I stand my ground, glaring boldly.

"Do you have proof? I don't see anything on her person. Nothing in her hands either. I think you have the wrong culprit."

"No, it's definitely her."

"Did you see her do it?" I ask defensively.

"No, but according to the shopkeeper," The policeman, gestures to a frowning man not far away. "She came and stole several vegetables from his stand." Ruby peeks from around me.

"And you're going to immediately believe him!? The nerve you have, good sir-

A small potato drops from Ruby's puffed sleeve as she points at the man accusingly. The police man angrily rips off her dress, leaving Ruby in only her black stockings and smock. She squeaks and clings to me, blushing. Craig and I watch in horror as many small fruits and vegetables drop out from the dress.

"There! Now I think we see the real culpri-

"Is there a problem here?" A soldier says, coming out of nowhere. I see about five other soldiers behind him. Oh God, have mercy.

"This young girl was stealing food from this man."

"I see," The soldier frowns at Ruby. "Is she a peasant? Stealing food, and yet she wears such a fine dress…" I see the risk of a misunderstanding, and step forward.

"Sir, this girl is no such thing. I am a peasant. I tricked her into stealing food for me, so please, let her go and take me instea-

"Kenny, don't talk of such nonsense," Craig interrupts me, smirking as if I'm stupid. I gawp at him in shock. What is he doing? Does he want her to be taken away?

It's just that… sometimes I wish she wasn't around. She's like a puppy dog; fun and loving at first, but then just gets plain irritating.

But… surely his words were a joke to scare me? Craig would never actually do this, would he?

Would he?

"Sir, this girl stole on her own will, and yes, she is a peasant. She even stole that dress from my sister a few days ago." I stare at Craig in disbelief, open mouthed. Ruby doesn't say anything in her defense, but I can clearly see the pain and hurt of betrayal on her face. This is the only moment where I've truly wanted to hit Craig.

"Then that's that. You seem like a responsible young man, and I'll take you're word for it. Albert!" Another soldier quickly comes to the first soldier's aid. The first one tries roughly to push her down, but she doesn't budge. "Come on, girl, on your knees." Oh, God, they're going to chain her. She really is going to be taken away. Ruby does as she's told and gets on her knees. Craig and I watch in horror as the second soldier brings out his special royal rifle.

"Thieves are of no use to her majesty." The soldier states, readying the gun.

"DON'T!" Craig and I scream simultaneously. But alas, we were too late. The bullet goes straight though Ruby's head, and she flops to the ground the way a doll would. Many people in the street gasp. Craig stands there with his hands held out, having gone silent from shock. Me, not so much.

"You…" I growl at the soldier who shot her. "YOU! HOW DARE YOU SHOOT HER! SHE DID NOTHING WRONG! IT WAS FOR ME!" I scream, trying to claw at him. I'm ready to kill. I'm ready to do anything, so long as it justifies Ruby. Two men have to hold me back as I try to attack the soldier.

"Kenny." I stop at the sound of Craig's voice. His small, meek voice that I've never heard before. "Please, just stop." I feel like screaming at him. I feel like killing him now. He caused this, and I doubt I'll ever forgive him.

But he's still my friend. My true, kind, best friend.

"Could everyone just…leave us alone with her?" I ask, trying my hardest not to burst into tears. The first soldier nods, respecting my regained, mature attitude. He orders his men to leave, and shortly follows them. The cop and the shopkeeper leave too, along with everyone on the street. No one wants to see a dead girl.

"R-R-Ruby…" I turn around and see Craig on his knees, caressing her cheek. I kneel next to him and watch. I flinch when I see her dead, lifeless, eyes. They're widely open, and she still has a fearful expression on her face. Seeing that Craig is too distraught to do it, I reach my hand out and gently close her eyes. Seeing her now sleeping face, Craig breaks down. I waver, finally comprehending the situation. This must be terrible for him. He didn't mean to get her killed. He just wanted her to be away. He was just hurt from their argument.

"We… w-we need to bury her." I eventually say, wiping my face. "And tell your parents." Craig shakes his head, staring at his dead sister. I narrow my eyes. What is he up to? I watch his arm slowly reach for his rifle. Realizing what he's thinking, I quickly stand up, snatch the rifle from his reach, and smash it in half. I hastily do the same with my own gun. "There! No more rifle! No more shooting! Craig, no, don't even think about it! I felt horrible for not being able to save Karen, but I lived through it! And you can live through this as well!" Craig shakes his head at me dejectedly. It all seems to happen in a split second. Craig's hand shoots out and pulls out his own personal pistol from his belt; and he shoots himself in the head. I'm left standing in shocked silence. I'm… I'm the only one left?

"Rise, Kenneth, rise." I hear a man say in my ear. When I open my eyes, I see many people staring down at me - only they aren't people. They have wings.

"OH GOD, FAIRIES!" I yelp shooting up and trying to run away. But what strikes me is how good I feel. When I last closed my eyes, I was sure I was dying. And yet now, I feel completely healthy and energetic. I don't think I've ever felt better. Shaking, I glance around my shoulder, and jump when I see my own pair of wings.

"Kenneth McCormick, you have died of starvation on May 22nd, 1578, aged fourteen. You are now a fairy that serves for humanity. You must learn all the rules along the way. You have been appointed as a 'Healing' fairy. Fairies are paired with humans every few centuries to strengthen the bond between the two species. You will be given a human in 1782." This is all so sudden, but I'm no fool. I understand that this is now my fate, and I have no choice but to accept it. I frown.

"But that's over two centuries away!"

"Well, yes. Let me correct myself; you'll be given a human in 1782, considering that you'll be here by then. As long as you behave yourself."

"Kenny! Kenny, you're here!" I hear a familiar voice shout. I turn around and am tackled by Craig. I blink at his desperate clinging to me; as if he's been waiting. Craig pulls away and studies me up and down. "Did you die of starvation?" I nod, unable to comprehend the fact that he's actually here, standing in front of me. I suddenly remember.

"Where's Ruby? She's here, isn't she?" Craig's relieved face immediately turns to one of grief and darkness. I silently observe at his suddenly saddened expression. He suddenly stands up and starts to walk away. I quickly follow, puzzled. Is she not here? "Craig! Craig, come on, speak to me! Is she not here? Did she not 'behave'?" Craig shakes his head miserably.

"She's never going to forgive me." I see he's talking about the events of her death. "She acted like I didn't exist. Kenny, you have to talk to her. Please, you have to do something."

It takes some time, but I eventually see Ruby while wondering in the forest. As soon as I do, I sprint up to her. "Ruby, it's you! It's actually you!" Seeing that she hasn't turned around yet, I put my hand on her shoulder and spin her around to face me. I gasp when I see her. The lively, happy, kind person has vanished. Replaced by a dead, lifeless, apathetic person. Just by looking into her dull eyes, I can see that. "Ruby…" I start to shake her, unable to grasp the fact that she isn't going to change. "Ruby, please, don't do this to us! Craig didn't mean it, he's regrets it so much! Please, please, forgive us! We'll do anything!"

"I can," I flinch at her voice. It sounds so flat compared to what I'm used to. When she was human, she didn't exactly have a bubbly personality. But this is ten times worse. "I can forgive you. But I cannot forgive him. Never, never will I forget what happened. He can do anything, but I won't care. But you, please, would you stay by my side?"

"But Craig-

"Who is this Craig you speak of?" Ruby suddenly says, looking at me intently. I see. There's no reasoning with her. I've let Craig down immensely.

"I refuse." Ruby blinks, unnerved.

"What?"

"I refuse to stay with you. I refuse to speak with you, unless you change. If you smile, then I'll stay. But if you continue to be like this, I cannot bear to lay eyes on you. At least do that much." Ruby suddenly smiles.

"Alright then, if that's what you want!" She says happily, though I know she's faking.