A girl sat by herself in Chelann Cafe, one of the more popular places to be in Hearthome City. Dark-haired, and with a somewhat dark complexion, the girl stood out in a room full of brightly dressed people. Most citizens of Hearthome were "colorful", to say the least, especially when it came to clothes. The girl figured she looked hot in anything, so she felt no need to wear ridiculous, extravagant clothing and she had no interest in coordinator fashion either. Instead, she wore a red satin button up, unbuttoned at the top to reveal her shapely breasts, and dark leather pants that hugged her hips and lean legs. The girl sipped at a cup of steaming herbal tea, staring at her nails.

She was attractive, and young, so most of the single guys hanging around the cafe approached her at one point or another. Most of them were shy, or maybe her confident aura made them that way. Either way, she hated shy boys- She hated most males in general- so she didn't bother giving them the time of day. Most of them got the hint that she had no interest when she didn't respond or even look at them after full minutes of attempting to engage with her. Finally, one boy was able to get her attention.

Of course he would, though. He was the reason she was here.

"H-Hey Juliet," the boy murmured nervously, eyes flitting about as if afraid he was being watched. Juliet Harmon's blood-red lips twisted into a cruel Sharpedo smirk and she giggled softly.

"You're awfully brave taking so long to show up. I was getting ready to spill your dirty secrets, y'know. A few more minutes, and I would have broken you. You're lucky I'm a patient girl."

The boy shuddered, avoiding her eyes. "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean anything but it...it's just...I was talking with Mabel all night and I lost track of time."

Juliet smirked wider. "It's fine, Omar. I'm just kidding~. I know you'd never disobey me. You simply have too much to lose... Don't you?" Her dark eyes gleamed, and she leaned forward, waiting for a response.

Omar squeezed his eyes shut. "Yes, Juliet. I have too much to lose." Juliet's dark expression brightened, her smile growing warmer. Omar gave her a frightened look, shaking his head. "You really are like a villain from a comic book, or something...you're such a bitch."

"I think that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me, Omar... Now...sit down." Juliet straightened, drinking some of her tea. Omar stiffly slipped into the seat across from her. Juliet set her cup down and met his gaze with her own. "So, from the sounds of it, things are going well with Mabel?"

Omar visibly brightened, a shy smile spreading across his lips. "Yes! She's...amazing. She's so kind, and so warm. Everything you could want in a girlfriend, really."

Juliet watched his expression brighten, her own twisting with disgust. Omar made her sick. He always had. Their "partnership" was beneficial, but she honestly considered him subhuman. Mabel was not an ideal girlfriend, she was the opposite. She was worthless. The fact that she even had the gall to put her lips on Avery's still pissed Juliet off. But luckily, Juliet didn't have to worry about her anymore. After all, Mabel had Omar now. They were a perfect pair, two helpless idiots. Even so, Juliet couldn't stop herself from ruining his happiness.

"I suppose a girl who is dumb and easy to manipulate is an ideal girlfriend to someone like you, Omar." Juliet muttered, sighing softly, "After all, that's the only type of girl who'd fall for a creep loser like yourself. How do you think Mabel would react if she found out you were her stalker?"

Omar turned white as a sheet. "P-please don't! A-And I...I only stalked her a little. In fact, if you tell her...you have more to lose. It'd get out that you and I worked together to split Avery and her up...a-and anyways I...I didn't even actually do anything other than be there for her."

Juliet grinned as she watched him squirm. Then, her expression grew cold. "On a more serious note...we had a deal. Things escalated far faster than I thought they would because of sheer dumb luck but Omar- I don't want to see Mabel's face again. For at least a few months. I don't care what you have to do to her."

Omar tensed. "You don't have to worry about Mabel. She's done with Avery."

Juliet snickered. "Avery's done with her, not the other way around. You'd be wise to remember that. Mabel will slip from your grasp if you're not careful. You finally have her, with my help, of course, so make sure you don't ruin all our hard work."

Omar grit his teeth and looked away. "He's disgusting. Ugh, I don't get what you see in him. Or Mabel."

Juliet took another sip of her tea. Her eyes twinkled. "You don't have to. He's finally mine and that's all that matters. You have no idea how long I've been trying to get his attention."

"While doing literally everything but ...talk to him. Funny how he didn't notice you, I wonder why," Omar commented snidely.

Juliet's eyes flashed. "That coming from a stalker is hilarious. Whatever, Omar."

Omar crossed his arms. "So...did you just call me here to bully me?"

Juliet shook her head. "I called you here to remind you that I own you, Stalker boy. Keep Mabel away from Avery."

Omar scowled again. "Keep Avery away from Mabel. That bastard hurt her...She won't run back to him, Juliet."

Juliet shrugged. "Well. You know what happens if she does."

She reached into her pants pocket and slipped out a tiny folded paper. She pulled it open and set it down on the table with a cold, sinister smile. Omar's eyes widened when he saw the contents of the image.

"P-Put it away!"

Juliet hummed and glanced at the photograph with a carefree smile. "What? I think it's a cute picture of her. I mean, it's a shame she doesn't know it was taken of her but-"

Suddenly frenzied, Omar ripped the picture away and crushed it into a ball. He slammed it into his jacket pocket with a dark expression. "You psycho bitch..."

Juliet laughed. "I'm not psychotic, Omar. I just know what I'm doing. I have more of your collection, anyways."

Omar grit his teeth. "Damn you...how'd you even know!? I still don't understand..."

"I'll never tell~" Juliet met his glare with a happy expression. "Jeez, calm down. You'll find out one day."

She finished her statement with a happy sigh, standing up. "S'pose it's time for me to go. I told my sister I'd try and call her today."

Something strange flashed across Omar's face. Anxiety? No, something else. He hesitated, then sighed. "You're...listen. I'm not doing this for you, and I'm not doing this for Avery. Okay? I'm doing it for that poor girl."

Juliet raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?"

Omar hesitated again, then swallowed. Sweat dripped down his brow. "That is- well...Mabel mentioned Avery's little sister came in to her shop."

Juliet blinked. "Ok?"

Omar avoided her eyes. "There was a man with her."

"A...man?"

"Yes. It was...Chris Stylish. I didn't believe it when I heard it at first, but then Mabel mentioned what he looked like, and I knew for sure."

Juliet's blood went cold. All her confidence seeped away. She shook her head. "Why was...why was Zoey Higgs with him?"

Omar gave her a sad look. "Mabel said Zoey mentioned Solaceon Town."

Juliet's face was pale. Omar wished he could take joy in watching the icy bitch seemingly break down, in some fashion, but it was just sad to watch. He felt no enjoyment, just...pity. "Thank you, Omar."

Omar shrugged. "I know you two have history. Amara mentioned-"

Juliet shook her head rapidly. "No. I can't talk right now. I'm sorry." The girl, hands shaking and eyes wet with tears, shook her head as she grabbed her purse and stalked past him. "I'm sorry."

Usually, a shot was all it took to calm Juliet's quivering nerves. Today, no such luck. She paced back and forth in her bedroom, lost in chaotic thought. Why Zoey Higgs? Just bad luck? Or was Christopher trying to get to Juliet? Unlikely, he had nothing to gain from getting her anymore, he'd already taken everything, so what? The Harmon girl bit her bottom lip, a tear dripping down her cheek. She couldn't let him hurt Zoey. Memories of cold, wet grass and pain...so much pain flooded her.

She'd never met Zoey Higgs, Avery had never given her the time of day and meeting his sister had never been an option, but this was about more than just Avery.

Juliet had to save her. She had to go back to Solaceon Town. Juliet's nails dug into her palm and she rapidly shook her head, tearing up.

She had to go get Avery.

She tried calling Avery. At least twenty times. Sent him messages, too. No response. Waiting for a reply that might not come for hours was just too dangerous.

She'd been to Vanessa's before. Twice. Once, a few months ago and once, when she first came to Hearthome long ago. It was always with her sister, and Amara didn't let her see much. Amara didn't like Vanessa, yet they were also friends. They'd even starred in a "film" together where they swapped partners. Amara with Red Ebony, and Vanessa with Sprinter. It'd been extremely popular. Vanessa was known around the fanclub as a warm, and reliable person. She was strange, and she was a sex addict- she'd do anything for a man if it involved sex- and that was why Juliet sent Avery her way.

Juliet approached the gate. Her body felt heavy. Maybe Vanessa could help them? She kind of didn't like Amara, but she hated Juliet. Hopefully...this wouldn't be too painful.

She rang the buzzer, a million thoughts blasting through her mind. Were they already in Solaceon? Why didn't Mabel tell Avery about Zoey, damn it!? It might be too late...

"Who is it?" A familiar voice called out. Juliet sighed. She hated having to deal with this cow, but she didn't exactly have the ability to complain right now.

"It's Juliet Harmon. Noella, right?"

There was a long silence. "What do you want, Juliet?"

Juliet swallowed. "Well...I- I need to talk to Avery."

"Avery?"

"Yes, Avery Higgs."

"I can't help you."

"What do you mean you can't help me!?"

Noella giggled. "It means there's nothing I can do for you, silly girl. Avery signed a contract with the mistress. Come back in a week."

"Noella. What contract!? I need to speak to him! Get Vanessa down here, damn it!"

Silence.

"Vanessa! If you can hear me this is about Avery's little sister! She's in danger and I need to speak to him!" After a few minutes of seemingly pointless screaming, Juliet realized there was nothing she could do. Juliet had apparently sent Avery to a fucking prison. She wouldn't be able to talk to him for a week. If she'd known something like that would happen...she would have never sent him her way.

There was only one person she knew who could help her with this...

She hated him. Probably more than she hated Omar.

This wasn't going to go well...

She tapped her Poketch and dialed a certain number. Not even two rings later, he picked up.

"J-Juliet! Have you thought about it!?"

Juliet sighed, and rubbed her temples. "Hello, Jack."

This is the end of GKEA Part One. Part Two, Chapter One coming soon. Aka, the Vanessa arc + more.