Pretty Little Lies

Seventh Prompt: Fingerprint

Word Count (for drabble only): 539 words

Combined With: The New Year's Eve/Day Challenge

The fireworks sounded, loud and triumphant. Lights of all colors flashed in the horizon, burning their image upon her eyes. Selina closed her eyes, and the show continued.

Midnight at last. The yearsof her suffering were over. No more hiding in the countryside. No more of her mom locking her away. No more of Selina being ashamed.

No more hearing Bloom's words in her mind.

"I thought I knew you, Selina . But I was wrong. You aren't at all who I thought you were. You aren't what anybody thought you were."

Bloom should've been grateful. Andy thought he loved her thanks to Selina's magic. And if she hadn't stepped in, Mitzi would've been gone. The two people that caused her the most pain would never again hurt her. What about that didn't she want?

Friends look out for each other. That's all Selina had been doing.

"I'll keep your secret, Selina . Who'd believe me, anyway? There isn't one fingerprint connecting you to any of this."

Mother said she should've been more careful. Acheron thought it was stupid. But they both failed to realize she'd never be caught for the crime. No one but Bloom had seen her, even Mitzi. Mitzi only saw Bloom, and would've said she'd done it.

In the end, it didn't matter. Mother decided she'd seen enough of Gardenia, and decreed they'd live under a rock for the next five years. Or rather, Selina would. Mother checked in only often enough to ensure she couldn't escape. For years, she'd spoken to no one but Acheron.

"But that doesn't mean I forgive you. I may not be able to turn you in, but that doesn't mean you get away with it. I'm done with you."

"I wouldn't be so quick to decide that," Selina had warned her. "Without me, there isn't anyone. By the time sophmore year begins, there won't be a single soul that wants you around."

Before she'd left, Selina had done everything in her power to ensure her words struck true. Andy left town after calling Bloom a 'mistake', Mitzi and her friends hated her more than ever, enough to ensure Bloom was never approached. The only people she hadn't touched were Bloom's parents, who resisted her influence.

Done with me, Bloom? Selina laughed. No, I'm done with you. You made me pay, and now it's over.

Now that the year was over, Selina would no longer be ignored. Her mother had to acknowledge she was seventeen, past traditional academy age, and let her set off on her own. Join a real school, not settle for online programs.

This was the year she was done planning. Acheron told her what she needed to do to reach Cloud Tower, and that's what she would do. Mother would have to agree.

A head to contrive and a hand to execute. Together, they made a dangerous pair.

The new year was a time to celebrate. But Selina had the feeling the next would be different.

Next time, she'd leave more than a fingerprint.

A/Ns: Hey guys! My first update of the new year! Sweet!

Sorry the ending was so stupid. Sorry if the fic in general was stupid. It's been awhile since I've written for this, it seems. I didn't even notice until someone reviewed about it (thanks, by the way).

So, I'm back to combining my challenges. This was for both the 100 Prompts/Drabbles Challenge, but also for the New Year's Challenge, created by MarcelineFan. She is an awesome forum buddy, and this challenge was great, even if it ends in two days.

I'm not sure yet, but our next drabble may be taking place inside Cloud Tower. Exciting, no?

I also plan to post a new chapter for Out of the Darkness tomorrow, once my partner makes the changes she desires. So keep an eye out for that as well.

Thanks to all my readers, extra special thanks to the reviewers, thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you on the far side!