(Festival's End)
*Author's Note: 50 chapters! It's really awesome that we've made it this far but this chapter brings the May Festival Arc to a close but I hope everyone has been enjoying this series thus far!*
*May 16th, 1941*
*5:15pm*
*Day of the Festival*
*Jackson Private Academy*
The festival was near its end as Charlotte and Emma smiled at each other before chuckling once more while Mary began to speak.
"I'm really happy for you guys so I'm wishing nothing but good things in the relationship" Mary had spoken to the couple as her words were met with Charlotte and Emma smiling back at their friend as they looked over to see Anya and the others standing in front of them much to their relief.
"Emma, I'm so glad we were able to find you! I was so worried!" Helen cried out in pure relief as she and Emma ran to each other as they engaged in a warm hug followed by soft cries before the pair released each other from the hug.
"I'm sorry for running away like that but please know it wasn't my fault. Judith was being horrible to me and I just wanted to run away from it all but I realized that It's just wasn't gonna solve anything…" Emma had apologized to Helen as she felt a sense of guilt however she felt Helen hugging her once more as this gave her a sense of comfort.
"You're forgiven, You don't deserve any of this bad stuff that Judith or whoever puts you through but always know that you're my wonderful sis and that I'll always love you.." Helen had spoken back to Emma while she released herself from the hug as this was followed with Anya and the others smiling.
"Um, Helen, Can I tell you something? It's something I've been wanting to tell you for quite some time.." Emma had spoken to her sister as she was twiddling her thumbs while she waited for her answer.
"Sure, You can tell me anything so please share what you have to share, okay?" Helen had answered back in a reassuring tone as she placed her hand on Emma's shoulder to give her a sense of comfort while she waited for a response.
"Helen, I'm gay. I know this might seem crazy to you but please understand that this is who I am and I'm also asking you to NOT tell our parents as well, okay? But I hope your able to accept and understand me.." Emma had confessed to her sister as the news seemed to catch Helen off guard however this made her smile as she hugged Emma warmly.
"Emma, You'll have my word. I'll take this secret to the grave and please know that I accept you! Always stay true to yourself. You are beautiful, valid, and wonderful…" Helen had spoken back to her little sister as her little sister's hands slowly wrapped around her back while everyone smiled.
"She's right, We hope that you'll find that lucky girl as well!" Russell had spoken to his friend as he saw the siblings releasing each other from the hug while Emma began to speak once more.
"Thank you so much for accepting me and going by what Russell said, I actually do have a girlfriend…" Emma had spoken back to Helen and Russell with a smile on her face as she looked over to Charlotte to see her nodding her head indicating that she had permission to spill the beans.
"Well, you see, Charlotte is my girlfriend sooo yeah…" Emma had spoken to everyone as she chuckled at the process while everyone cheered for her.
"Charlotte?! That's wonderful! I'm really proud of both of you! We should go on a double date and I'll take Russell '' Carrie had congulated Emma while she turned over to see Russell looking down with a smile on his face.
"I'm wishing nothing but good prosperity and goodwill for the relationship, I'm so proud of you and Charlotte, I love you guys so much. '' Mai had congulated the pair as she had a warm smile on her face as everyone's positive comments made Emma and Charlotte smile warmly.
"Thank you so much for the uplifting comments. It truly makes me blessed to have such wonderful friends who's not hateful but rather filled with peace, love, and acceptance so I truly thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. I love you all so much from the bottom of my heart…" Charlotte had spoken out to everyone with a smile on her face as she started to tear up before being met with Emma hugging her.
"And same for you and Emma, You both are some of the kindest people I've ever met. I'm truly happy for you and Emma…" Anya had spoken out to Charlotte as she and everyone else suddenly heard the sounds of Judith's laughter as it caused everyone to turn their direction to the site of Judith and her friends.
"Emma, I thought I told you to stay away from your friends but It seems that you want everyone to know that your gay! Huh?" Judith spat out as her words and actions disgusted everyone as Helen began to speak.
"Leave my little sis alone. Don't you have any shame? Don't you have remorse for your actions! You did and said such awful things to my Emma and you don't give a damn! I'll tell you this only once! Leave my little sis alone!" Helen had warned Judith in a stern tone of voice as this proved nothing as Judith simply got closer.
"And what? You think you're all tough because you're her big sister? Give me a break! I want nothing but to make Emma suffer!" Judith had spat out once more as she quickly was slapped hard by Emma which caused her to fall in the group as she looked up with a shocked expression on her face.
"I'm done of being terrorized by you, I'm not coming back to this place for the next semester but more importantly, please shut up just for this once…" Emma had advised Judith as she saw the young girl getting up before hearing her speak once more.
"Did you just slap me?! How could you?! I'm telling my father about this!" Judith cried out as she held her red cheek with her hand while Anya began to speak.
"She did, Today just proved that your a sad person, You bully others and you are willing to put their personal information out in the window to have the last laugh, You are a coward and you deserved to be slapped so go tell if you want but know that I can bring my mother, aunties, and even my uncle to defend Emma…" Anya had spoken to her in a stern tone of voice as this was followed by Judith throwing a small temper tantrum before she spoke once more.
"Fine! I won't forget this! I'll get my revenge on ALL of you FREAKS!" Judith cried out in defeat as she turned around to run away while Megan and Lisa simply stared back at them.
"Emma had no idea what she had just done but we'll withdraw and come back another time but until then, Enjoy your summer…" Megan had warned everyone as she and Lisa smiled before running away to catch up to Judith much to the relief of everyone.
"Judith had so much hate in her heart, It makes me sad…" Mai had spoken out in a tone of pity while she was met with comfort by Nancy.
"I agree, Judith is truly a sad person but let's now allow her to kill the mood, okay? We should be happy that Emma is finally being herself so that's what truly matters today!" Nancy had advised Mai as her words made her smile as everyone pondered on what to do next.
"The festival is almost over so I'm thinking it's best to head home now but beforehand! Let's all take a photo together!" Helen had cried out to everyone in a tone of joy as everyone nodded their heads in agreement.
"That sounds wonderful! Let's head over to the photo booth!" Emma had spoken out to everyone as she and the others ran towards their destination with joy in their hearts.
*6:20pm*
The festival was officially over as Helen was preparing to leave while everyone was saying their farewells.
"I had a wonderful time with you today, You are truly the best and I'll miss you so much!" Emma had spoken to her older sister as she gave her a warm hug.
"Same here, This day has been very wonderful and I hope you have a good summer as well" Helen had spoken back as she returned the hug as well before releasing each other from the hug.
"It was truly good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again" Anya had spoken out to Helen as the pair gave each other a handshake.
"I'll definitely consider that! You guys are truly the best but I must unfortunately take my leave but until then, Farewell" Helen had spoken to everyone with a smile on her face as she turned around to walk towards the helicopter that was in the middle of the track and field.
"Goodbye Helen! We'll miss you so much!" Charlotte cried out as the helicopter started to move as it caused a breeze to form a whale. Everyone watched the helicopter go up in the air as it eventually disappeared from sight after a few minutes.
"Big sister, I love you so much…" Emma thought to herself as she and the others watched the beautiful evening sky with hope and joy in their hearts.
*8:20pm*
A few hours had passed as Emma was sitting in her bed looking at the picture that she had taken with her sister and friends.
"Today was one of the best days of my life and I couldn't be more grateful…" Emma had spoken quietly to herself as she placed the photo on her desk before turning off the lights for bedtime as the moonlight illuminated showing the portrait of Emma smiling alongside with her friends and sister as she felt nothing but love and acceptance.
