Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
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Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 12/20/2009, 10:09 pm
Maturity: Detailed kissing, romance, all that jazz. Perhaps violence...?
Fantasy: Special powers.
Quick summary: Do not read if you haven't read No Answer yet and don't want anything spoiled, but it won't spoil anything for this story.
Too Many Answers
A sequel to No Answer
Part 1
Kayda nestled up against Josh on the couch, curling her arms around his as they stared into the glowing embers of the fireplace. They both hummed in unison to Relient K’s version of Angels We Have Heard on High as it played from Kayda’s iPod. She wanted to enjoy every second of their time together; it was their first Christmas as a couple. It was also Kayda’s family’s first time meeting Josh, which was a little nerve-wracking, but she figured they wouldn’t hate him or anything. The only reason they’d have not to like him would be because he was stealing away their daughter.
When the song ended, Kayda was pulled on top of Josh and they exchanged a quick peck, his lips soft against hers. “This is nice,” Kayda purred against his mouth, their faces only inches apart as they held onto each other. She would have felt very self-conscious if this had been only a few months ago but she was really comfortable with him now.
He smiled, adjusting himself so that she was nuzzled against his chest. “Nothing like staying in the house on a cold winter’s day,” Josh agreed, twisting his arm behind him to grab a mug of hot chocolate. He handed it to Kayda who gulped down the burning, sugary goodness eagerly. The heat that scorched her tongue made her flinch and she accidentally spilt the drink all over her lacy black tank top. It burned through the material to her skin, causing her to yelp in surprise.
“Graceful, hun,” he commented with a chuckle as he took the mug from her and chugged down the rest. She glowered at him and rose from the couch to head upstairs. “Where are ya going?” Josh called after her.
“To change!” she replied, glancing over her shoulder. Josh looked really nervous.
“What if your parents come into the living room to talk to me?” he asked, seeming frightened to be alone with them.
Kayda snickered, “You’re a big boy, Josh. I’m sure you can handle it on your own!”
She raced upstairs, struggling into a lime green t-shirt and tossing the spoiled tank top into the laundry basket. She didn’t want to keep Josh waiting when he was so on edge, so she hurried back down as soon as she could.
Kayda was a bit confused when she saw him sitting on the coffee table with his legs crossed and his eyes closed, mumbling something unintelligible. In his hands he held something that Kayda couldn’t see, but it looked like it was small enough to fit in his pocket. The top was made out of some sort of wood and she could see a glass sphere beneath it that was half-hidden in his hands.
Taking a deep breath, she stepped down the stairs stealthily. When he didn’t notice her, she crept up behind him and tried to stifle a giggle by pressing her lips into a tight line. Kayda then wrapped her arms around him, making him jump in surprise and drop whatever object he had on the floor. Before she could get a glimpse of it, he pocketed it with the speed of a rabbit. When he looked at her, his eyes were burning with anger.
Startled, she backed away from him. “I’m sorry…” she apologized, heart sinking.
As soon as the words were out, his expression returned to normal, but he seemed exhausted all of a sudden. “Oh, it’s nothing. You just scared me,” he whispered. There was something in his voice that made him seem distant and stressed.
“What were you doing anyway?” Kayda asked, ignoring his weird behavior.
“Meditating,” he replied a little too quickly.
She raised one eyebrow in suspicion. “Meditating, eh?”
He nodded vigorously, “Yeah, I need to stay calm. I guess I’m just a bit worked up about meeting your parents.”
Kayda rolled her striking grey eyes. “Whatever you say, Josh,” she chuckled, popping down beside him on the couch. “They’ll love you; I’m sure.”
But despite her words, Josh still seemed really uneasy. She couldn’t imagine why he would get that upset over something as silly as meeting her parents. When he didn’t reply, Kayda asked another question, annoyed by the silence. “Okay, well what was that thingy you were holding, then?”
“I wasn’t holding anything, Kayda,” he insisted, the way he looked into her eyes with such honesty almost making her believe him.
She shook her head surely, “No, you were. I saw it. It was wooden, and there was this glass thing on it…”
Josh glared at her with annoyance. “You were seeing things, Kayda,” he insisted calmly despite his flaming gaze.
She felt so small and helpless when he looked at her that way. Kayda shriveled away from him slightly. “Sorry…”
He shrugged, “It’s fine. An easy mistake, that’s all…” Josh muttered half to himself as he studied the snowfall tumbling outside the window.
Why is he acting so freaking weird? Kayda thought to herself with narrowed eyes, watching him. She glanced down to his pocket and noticed that there wasn’t even a lump where the object would have been. She sighed, half relieved and half disappointed.
Maybe I’m the one who’s weird, she thought to herself with doubt.
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Kayda nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard her father’s voice echoing through the house. “We’re home!” he called
That was followed by the voice of Kayda’s mom. “Will you help me unpack these groceries?” she shouted.
Kayda groaned with annoyance, glancing apologetically at Josh. “Be right back,” she told him before making her way to the porch. Her mother was standing in the doorway, sporting a sunshine yellow coat with leopard fur on the rim of the hood. Her wrinkled face was scowling with the stress of having to hold the tons of bags while she waited. Kayda quickly scuttled over to her and brushed past her frizzy graying hair to give her a peck on the cheek before taking the groceries out of her hands.
“Thank you dear,” she sighed, kicking off her snowy boots and whisking away upstairs to change.
Her dad walked over to her, ruffling his white hat hair into its normal state. “Is that Josh boy here?” he asked suspiciously, peering into the living room. He didn’t appear to spot him because he wasn’t wearing his glasses.
Kayda nodded, stomach twisted tensely. “Yeah, he’s here, dad…”
He cracked up, ruffling her hair playfully, much to her annoyance. “Oh, I’m just joshing ya! I’m sure he’s great,” then after a moment of thinking he chuckled. “Hey, get it? ‘Joshing’ ya?”
Kayda rolled her eyes but couldn’t help but smile. “I’ll introduce you and mom to him after I’m done putting away the stuff, mkay?”
He nodded and proceeded to pull out some chicken from the fridge. While he was occupied with that, Kayda started to put all of the food into their places. Soup went in the cupboard, milk in the fridge, and ice cream in the freezer. Who eats ice cream in the winter time? She thought vaguely once she was finished.
Her mom had finally come downstairs once her dad had the chicken seasoned and in the oven. The both of them were standing on the outside of the living room, waiting for Kayda. She wordlessly led them into the living room where Josh was lounging on the couch, scrolling through Kayda’s iPod. Once he saw them, he immediately sat up straight and shut off the device, watching them with wide eyes.
“Mom, dad, this is Josh,” Kayda said with a grin. She heard her mother utter a gasp of horror, but it was so quiet that Kayda wasn’t sure if she was just hearing things. She turned around to see her silent parents exchange a glance of disapproval. But when they looked back at Josh, there wasn’t just disapproval. There was some sort of loathing there that made Kayda’s blood run cold.
“Mom, dad?” she gasped, “What the heck is your problem!” She regretted the harsh words the second they came out, but not for long.
“Josh, get out of our house,” her father said in a low, stern tone causing Kayda’s jaw dropped in furious shock. She had never heard her normally good-natured father sound so... mean. His jolly face had completely transformed into something unrecognizable and cold.
Unable to think of anything to say, Kayda turned her boiling gaze to Josh. To her surprise, he did look petrified, but not in the least surprised. “Josh, don’t listen to them. I don’t know what kind of crack they’re on, but-”
He shook his head, cutting her off. He rose from the couch solemnly, “I understand. I’m s-sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Cupio,” he stuttered, shuffling past them. He was out the door and into his car before Kayda even had the chance to say goodbye.
Kayda narrowed her eyes, gritting her teeth in rage. “What the #*@% was that?” she screamed at her parents. “What has he ever done to you?”
Her mother put her hands on her hips, glowering at Kayda semi-apologetically, semi-angrily. “Watch your language, young lady!”
Kayda scowled, “Don’t change the subject!”
Her father put his hand on her mother’s shoulder. “Let me handle this, hun,” he whispered in her ear.
She gave him a hesitant glance, but gave in and went to check on the chicken.
“Kayda, darling, I can explain,” her dad said to her, tone not completely gentle, but better than it was moments ago.
“Then please do,” she snapped at him.
“Josh… He’s a part of the Tempus family, right?” he asked.
“Yeah, so what?” she grumbled.
Her dad paused uncertainly. “I guess you could say there’s a family feud between the two of us,” he said slowly.
Kayda snorted, rolling her eyes. “Wow, great reason to kick him out.”
“No, don’t be this way,” he groaned, “It’s more complicated than that. I just… I can’t explain. I’ll tell you when you’re older.”
“Dad, I’m fifteen for God’s sake! What can be that bad?” she hissed.
“Oh, you’d be surprised…” he said, trailing off.
The ominousity of his words gave Kayda an eerie feeling that she had trouble shaking off. But she ignored the feeling, turning to her rage rather than her fear. “You know, until you decide to explain anything to me, don’t talk to me.” She spat, stomping upstairs.
Her dad tried to call for her, but she didn’t listen. She slammed the door and locked it, crawling under the covers of her bed. She sat there staring at the ceiling, unable to make sense of the situation in her fury. What she did know was that there was obviously some sort of family secret, and Josh obviously knew something about it. After all, he did have the feeling that her parents wouldn't like him, didn’t he?
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Part 2 - Page 2, Post 6
Part 3 - Page 3, Post 5
Part 4 - Page 4, Post 6
Part 5 - Page 5, Post 2
Part 6 - Page 5, Post 8
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Fantasy: Special powers.
Quick summary: Do not read if you haven't read No Answer yet and don't want anything spoiled, but it won't spoil anything for this story.
- Spoiler:
- After waking up one morning, Kayda finds that everyone around her is gone. No one will answer their home phones and there was no one left to even answer emergency lines. She rides her bike to town to get some answers, but all she finds is her crush, Josh. They spend a night together in a mall and when they have their first kiss the following morning, the people that were gone appeared again out of thin air. Kayda was shocked to find that time actually slowed down for everyone but she and Josh for the day and a half that the people were gone. Too Many Answers is the sequel where the secrets to the mysterious event are finally unraveled...
Too Many Answers
A sequel to No Answer
Part 1
Kayda nestled up against Josh on the couch, curling her arms around his as they stared into the glowing embers of the fireplace. They both hummed in unison to Relient K’s version of Angels We Have Heard on High as it played from Kayda’s iPod. She wanted to enjoy every second of their time together; it was their first Christmas as a couple. It was also Kayda’s family’s first time meeting Josh, which was a little nerve-wracking, but she figured they wouldn’t hate him or anything. The only reason they’d have not to like him would be because he was stealing away their daughter.
When the song ended, Kayda was pulled on top of Josh and they exchanged a quick peck, his lips soft against hers. “This is nice,” Kayda purred against his mouth, their faces only inches apart as they held onto each other. She would have felt very self-conscious if this had been only a few months ago but she was really comfortable with him now.
He smiled, adjusting himself so that she was nuzzled against his chest. “Nothing like staying in the house on a cold winter’s day,” Josh agreed, twisting his arm behind him to grab a mug of hot chocolate. He handed it to Kayda who gulped down the burning, sugary goodness eagerly. The heat that scorched her tongue made her flinch and she accidentally spilt the drink all over her lacy black tank top. It burned through the material to her skin, causing her to yelp in surprise.
“Graceful, hun,” he commented with a chuckle as he took the mug from her and chugged down the rest. She glowered at him and rose from the couch to head upstairs. “Where are ya going?” Josh called after her.
“To change!” she replied, glancing over her shoulder. Josh looked really nervous.
“What if your parents come into the living room to talk to me?” he asked, seeming frightened to be alone with them.
Kayda snickered, “You’re a big boy, Josh. I’m sure you can handle it on your own!”
She raced upstairs, struggling into a lime green t-shirt and tossing the spoiled tank top into the laundry basket. She didn’t want to keep Josh waiting when he was so on edge, so she hurried back down as soon as she could.
Kayda was a bit confused when she saw him sitting on the coffee table with his legs crossed and his eyes closed, mumbling something unintelligible. In his hands he held something that Kayda couldn’t see, but it looked like it was small enough to fit in his pocket. The top was made out of some sort of wood and she could see a glass sphere beneath it that was half-hidden in his hands.
Taking a deep breath, she stepped down the stairs stealthily. When he didn’t notice her, she crept up behind him and tried to stifle a giggle by pressing her lips into a tight line. Kayda then wrapped her arms around him, making him jump in surprise and drop whatever object he had on the floor. Before she could get a glimpse of it, he pocketed it with the speed of a rabbit. When he looked at her, his eyes were burning with anger.
Startled, she backed away from him. “I’m sorry…” she apologized, heart sinking.
As soon as the words were out, his expression returned to normal, but he seemed exhausted all of a sudden. “Oh, it’s nothing. You just scared me,” he whispered. There was something in his voice that made him seem distant and stressed.
“What were you doing anyway?” Kayda asked, ignoring his weird behavior.
“Meditating,” he replied a little too quickly.
She raised one eyebrow in suspicion. “Meditating, eh?”
He nodded vigorously, “Yeah, I need to stay calm. I guess I’m just a bit worked up about meeting your parents.”
Kayda rolled her striking grey eyes. “Whatever you say, Josh,” she chuckled, popping down beside him on the couch. “They’ll love you; I’m sure.”
But despite her words, Josh still seemed really uneasy. She couldn’t imagine why he would get that upset over something as silly as meeting her parents. When he didn’t reply, Kayda asked another question, annoyed by the silence. “Okay, well what was that thingy you were holding, then?”
“I wasn’t holding anything, Kayda,” he insisted, the way he looked into her eyes with such honesty almost making her believe him.
She shook her head surely, “No, you were. I saw it. It was wooden, and there was this glass thing on it…”
Josh glared at her with annoyance. “You were seeing things, Kayda,” he insisted calmly despite his flaming gaze.
She felt so small and helpless when he looked at her that way. Kayda shriveled away from him slightly. “Sorry…”
He shrugged, “It’s fine. An easy mistake, that’s all…” Josh muttered half to himself as he studied the snowfall tumbling outside the window.
Why is he acting so freaking weird? Kayda thought to herself with narrowed eyes, watching him. She glanced down to his pocket and noticed that there wasn’t even a lump where the object would have been. She sighed, half relieved and half disappointed.
Maybe I’m the one who’s weird, she thought to herself with doubt.
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Kayda nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard her father’s voice echoing through the house. “We’re home!” he called
That was followed by the voice of Kayda’s mom. “Will you help me unpack these groceries?” she shouted.
Kayda groaned with annoyance, glancing apologetically at Josh. “Be right back,” she told him before making her way to the porch. Her mother was standing in the doorway, sporting a sunshine yellow coat with leopard fur on the rim of the hood. Her wrinkled face was scowling with the stress of having to hold the tons of bags while she waited. Kayda quickly scuttled over to her and brushed past her frizzy graying hair to give her a peck on the cheek before taking the groceries out of her hands.
“Thank you dear,” she sighed, kicking off her snowy boots and whisking away upstairs to change.
Her dad walked over to her, ruffling his white hat hair into its normal state. “Is that Josh boy here?” he asked suspiciously, peering into the living room. He didn’t appear to spot him because he wasn’t wearing his glasses.
Kayda nodded, stomach twisted tensely. “Yeah, he’s here, dad…”
He cracked up, ruffling her hair playfully, much to her annoyance. “Oh, I’m just joshing ya! I’m sure he’s great,” then after a moment of thinking he chuckled. “Hey, get it? ‘Joshing’ ya?”
Kayda rolled her eyes but couldn’t help but smile. “I’ll introduce you and mom to him after I’m done putting away the stuff, mkay?”
He nodded and proceeded to pull out some chicken from the fridge. While he was occupied with that, Kayda started to put all of the food into their places. Soup went in the cupboard, milk in the fridge, and ice cream in the freezer. Who eats ice cream in the winter time? She thought vaguely once she was finished.
Her mom had finally come downstairs once her dad had the chicken seasoned and in the oven. The both of them were standing on the outside of the living room, waiting for Kayda. She wordlessly led them into the living room where Josh was lounging on the couch, scrolling through Kayda’s iPod. Once he saw them, he immediately sat up straight and shut off the device, watching them with wide eyes.
“Mom, dad, this is Josh,” Kayda said with a grin. She heard her mother utter a gasp of horror, but it was so quiet that Kayda wasn’t sure if she was just hearing things. She turned around to see her silent parents exchange a glance of disapproval. But when they looked back at Josh, there wasn’t just disapproval. There was some sort of loathing there that made Kayda’s blood run cold.
“Mom, dad?” she gasped, “What the heck is your problem!” She regretted the harsh words the second they came out, but not for long.
“Josh, get out of our house,” her father said in a low, stern tone causing Kayda’s jaw dropped in furious shock. She had never heard her normally good-natured father sound so... mean. His jolly face had completely transformed into something unrecognizable and cold.
Unable to think of anything to say, Kayda turned her boiling gaze to Josh. To her surprise, he did look petrified, but not in the least surprised. “Josh, don’t listen to them. I don’t know what kind of crack they’re on, but-”
He shook his head, cutting her off. He rose from the couch solemnly, “I understand. I’m s-sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Cupio,” he stuttered, shuffling past them. He was out the door and into his car before Kayda even had the chance to say goodbye.
Kayda narrowed her eyes, gritting her teeth in rage. “What the #*@% was that?” she screamed at her parents. “What has he ever done to you?”
Her mother put her hands on her hips, glowering at Kayda semi-apologetically, semi-angrily. “Watch your language, young lady!”
Kayda scowled, “Don’t change the subject!”
Her father put his hand on her mother’s shoulder. “Let me handle this, hun,” he whispered in her ear.
She gave him a hesitant glance, but gave in and went to check on the chicken.
“Kayda, darling, I can explain,” her dad said to her, tone not completely gentle, but better than it was moments ago.
“Then please do,” she snapped at him.
“Josh… He’s a part of the Tempus family, right?” he asked.
“Yeah, so what?” she grumbled.
Her dad paused uncertainly. “I guess you could say there’s a family feud between the two of us,” he said slowly.
Kayda snorted, rolling her eyes. “Wow, great reason to kick him out.”
“No, don’t be this way,” he groaned, “It’s more complicated than that. I just… I can’t explain. I’ll tell you when you’re older.”
“Dad, I’m fifteen for God’s sake! What can be that bad?” she hissed.
“Oh, you’d be surprised…” he said, trailing off.
The ominousity of his words gave Kayda an eerie feeling that she had trouble shaking off. But she ignored the feeling, turning to her rage rather than her fear. “You know, until you decide to explain anything to me, don’t talk to me.” She spat, stomping upstairs.
Her dad tried to call for her, but she didn’t listen. She slammed the door and locked it, crawling under the covers of her bed. She sat there staring at the ceiling, unable to make sense of the situation in her fury. What she did know was that there was obviously some sort of family secret, and Josh obviously knew something about it. After all, he did have the feeling that her parents wouldn't like him, didn’t he?
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Part 2 - Page 2, Post 6
Part 3 - Page 3, Post 5
Part 4 - Page 4, Post 6
Part 5 - Page 5, Post 2
Part 6 - Page 5, Post 8
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by rattyjol 12/20/2009, 10:31 pm
Ooh... o.0 Mooooooooore.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 12/20/2009, 10:34 pm
Tee hee, I'll probably get more up during winter break... Which is Wednesday. But maybe sooner, it depends how much homework I have.
But maybe sooner, it depends how much homework I have.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by catbuster 12/20/2009, 11:15 pm
YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! Sequal, I'm so glad! and I love it Mo I want more soon please!
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by shadowsowner888 12/21/2009, 10:01 am
OMG! YESSSSS! 
This was awesome! They're so cute together . . . and I think Kayda's psychotic! Woot!
Wow. xD That Relient K dude's voice reminds me of Adam Young.
This was awesome! They're so cute together . . . and I think Kayda's psychotic! Woot!Wow. xD That Relient K dude's voice reminds me of Adam Young.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Arianna 12/21/2009, 10:16 am
Ooooooh!!
I can't wait for more. x3
I can't wait for more. x3
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 12/21/2009, 8:32 pm
Glad ya like it! I'll try to think of more... XP I don't have the general plot really planned out though, so I'll work on it.
Haha, I kinda see what you mean, Ado... But I could imagine Adam singing a song in that style.
Thank you guys! :3
Haha, I kinda see what you mean, Ado... But I could imagine Adam singing a song in that style.
Thank you guys! :3
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by shadowsowner888 12/22/2009, 11:25 pm
Yeah, true. xD
You're welcome! :3
You're welcome! :3
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 12/28/2009, 1:51 am
Sorry this took so long. XP I got the last half of Part 1 up.
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^^^ It's after this thingy mabobber in post 1. ^^^
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^^^ It's after this thingy mabobber in post 1. ^^^
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Arianna 12/28/2009, 3:17 am
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Noooooooooooooo! Not Josh!
Please don't let him be bad. Please.
Noooooooooooooo! Not Josh!
Please don't let him be bad. Please.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by shadowsowner888 12/28/2009, 12:00 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Why, Mo, why must you spoil all the good characters? Josh must be a good fellow, not a nasty fellow!! First Bane, and that was bad enough, but now him?! I shall die if he becomes nasty!
(Melodramatic much, Shadow?)
Quite.
Lol, that was great. x3 You have to keep writing!!
(Melodramatic much, Shadow?)
Quite.
Lol, that was great. x3 You have to keep writing!!
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Arianna 12/28/2009, 12:03 pm
She does.
And we might have to boycott this story if she makes things get any worse.
*remembers conflict is good in stories*
Urgh, who cares. Just don't let Josh die. xD
And we might have to boycott this story if she makes things get any worse.
*remembers conflict is good in stories*
Urgh, who cares. Just don't let Josh die. xD
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by catbuster 12/28/2009, 6:38 pm
I agree with all of the above if you make Josh be bad Mo then GRAG!! (No I don't know what's supposed to mean thank you very much xD)
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 12/28/2009, 11:16 pm
Whoa there!
No one said anything about Josh being bad. XPP
But well, I'm glad you guys are into the story at least.
No one said anything about Josh being bad. XPP
But well, I'm glad you guys are into the story at least.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by shadowsowner888 12/29/2009, 11:03 am
*points at Ari* She started it!
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 12/31/2009, 9:02 pm
Half of Part 2 beeeeloww 
Part 2
The next morning, Kayda arrived at school fairly early. The drive there was full of angry tension because her father was driving her and she was probably more upset with him than anyone else. She didn’t know how she would ever forgive him for being so rude the previous night but she was thankful that he didn’t bring up Josh, at least. That would have just made things even more awkward.
Kayda crumpled to the ground in front of her locker, pulling open her binder and scrawling down the last few answers to her math homework. To her delight, when she lifted her gaze, Josh was standing in front of her. She immediately ditched her work and threw her arms around him, holding him close. “I’m so sorry about all of this, Josh…” she sighed, “I don’t know why my dad’s being such a jerk.”
He sighed, his breath ruffling her hair. When they broke apart, he muttered, “No, you don’t have to apologize for him. I should have warned you that our families totally hate each other. I shouldn’t have been so discreet…”
“Why do they hate each other?” Kayda asked in suspicion.
Josh shrugged, “No idea. It’s just the way things are.” He looked at the ground sadly, shuffling his feet.
Kayda huffed, “Oh well. Nothing we can do about it, eh?” When he simply nodded in agreement, she made a slight change in subject. The both of them slid to a more comfortable position on the ground before she spoke. “Speaking of parents, what does your dad do for a living? Just curious ‘cause you don’t seem to talk about him a lot.”
His sky blue eyes flickered away from hers as if he didn’t hear so she elaborated. “I mean, I know so much about your mom. She’s a professional pedicurist and manicurist, right? And doesn’t she have an animal salon or something, too? But I have no idea who your dad is,” she told Josh, curious to know more about him.
He met her gaze solemnly and suddenly Kayda regretted asking. “I don’t have a dad,” he admitted.
“Oh, I’m so sorry!” Kayda gasped, her heart sinking guiltily.
Josh cracked a grin, shaking his head. “No, no. Not like that! I mean, I have two moms.”
Her eyes popped open with shock but she quickly rearranged her expression so not to offend him. “Oh…” she said with a nod, “Well, that’s cool.”
He was still grinning as if he was trying not to laugh, “No, it’s not like that either. It’s a long story, really.”
Kayda looked at him with confusion, though glad that she got him smiling again. “Why didn’t you say anything before?”
Josh shrugged, “I dunno, it never came up in conversation, I s’pose.”
“Well, I’m here to listen if you want to explain it to me,” Kayda said, urging him to clarify things for her. She didn’t want to be snoopy and irritate him, but she was so puzzled.
“Well, my parents are best friends,” he explained with hesitance, “My one mom, Laura, had a husband but he died in a car crash. Laura had me only a few days before the car crash happened, actually... Anyway, Nancy, my other mom, is infertile but she loves kids. She knew that Laura couldn’t raise me on her own, so Nancy and her boyfriend offered to help her out. Nancy and him are split up now, though… I think she’s with a new dude, but it’s nothing serious.”
All of this boggled Kayda’s mind. The way he explained it wasn’t very clear, so she just nodded and smiled as if she knew what he was talking about. “So… You do kind of have a dad, then?”
Josh shrugged, “Technically, yeah. I never really knew him, though… I used to be sad about it when I was younger and first found out the whole story, but now I don’t care. It’s just Laura I worry about… I honestly don’t know if she’ll ever be over it.”
Kayda’s eyes grew heavy with sympathy, “Aw. Well don’t things ever get confusing? I mean, when you call out ‘mom!’ or something, do they both turn around?” She hoped she wasn’t annoying Josh with all the questions.
He chuckled, “Naw, I just call them by their first names. It’s easier and they don’t care.”
She nodded, but her mind was focusing on something else. “They probably wouldn’t like me though, right? Because I’m a Cupio…”
He looked at her sympathetically, “I’m sorry, Kayda. Maybe they would… It’s hard to say.”
Kayda couldn’t help but notice that there was something in Josh’s eyes; something that made her feel uneasy. She got the nagging feeling that he wasn’t telling truth. But why would he find the need to lie to her about his family? It couldn’t be anything that bad… It could have had to do with the fight between the Tempiuses and the Cupios, but even then it didn’t matter to Kayda. The feud was probably something silly like bitter feelings after a lost bet or something.
I need to stop being so paranoid, she hissed to herself mentally.
Abandoning the thoughts, the couple rose from the ground she had to tiptoe to share a kiss with Josh before the bell rang. When they were finished, she headed in the opposite direction towards math class.
Part 2
The next morning, Kayda arrived at school fairly early. The drive there was full of angry tension because her father was driving her and she was probably more upset with him than anyone else. She didn’t know how she would ever forgive him for being so rude the previous night but she was thankful that he didn’t bring up Josh, at least. That would have just made things even more awkward.
Kayda crumpled to the ground in front of her locker, pulling open her binder and scrawling down the last few answers to her math homework. To her delight, when she lifted her gaze, Josh was standing in front of her. She immediately ditched her work and threw her arms around him, holding him close. “I’m so sorry about all of this, Josh…” she sighed, “I don’t know why my dad’s being such a jerk.”
He sighed, his breath ruffling her hair. When they broke apart, he muttered, “No, you don’t have to apologize for him. I should have warned you that our families totally hate each other. I shouldn’t have been so discreet…”
“Why do they hate each other?” Kayda asked in suspicion.
Josh shrugged, “No idea. It’s just the way things are.” He looked at the ground sadly, shuffling his feet.
Kayda huffed, “Oh well. Nothing we can do about it, eh?” When he simply nodded in agreement, she made a slight change in subject. The both of them slid to a more comfortable position on the ground before she spoke. “Speaking of parents, what does your dad do for a living? Just curious ‘cause you don’t seem to talk about him a lot.”
His sky blue eyes flickered away from hers as if he didn’t hear so she elaborated. “I mean, I know so much about your mom. She’s a professional pedicurist and manicurist, right? And doesn’t she have an animal salon or something, too? But I have no idea who your dad is,” she told Josh, curious to know more about him.
He met her gaze solemnly and suddenly Kayda regretted asking. “I don’t have a dad,” he admitted.
“Oh, I’m so sorry!” Kayda gasped, her heart sinking guiltily.
Josh cracked a grin, shaking his head. “No, no. Not like that! I mean, I have two moms.”
Her eyes popped open with shock but she quickly rearranged her expression so not to offend him. “Oh…” she said with a nod, “Well, that’s cool.”
He was still grinning as if he was trying not to laugh, “No, it’s not like that either. It’s a long story, really.”
Kayda looked at him with confusion, though glad that she got him smiling again. “Why didn’t you say anything before?”
Josh shrugged, “I dunno, it never came up in conversation, I s’pose.”
“Well, I’m here to listen if you want to explain it to me,” Kayda said, urging him to clarify things for her. She didn’t want to be snoopy and irritate him, but she was so puzzled.
“Well, my parents are best friends,” he explained with hesitance, “My one mom, Laura, had a husband but he died in a car crash. Laura had me only a few days before the car crash happened, actually... Anyway, Nancy, my other mom, is infertile but she loves kids. She knew that Laura couldn’t raise me on her own, so Nancy and her boyfriend offered to help her out. Nancy and him are split up now, though… I think she’s with a new dude, but it’s nothing serious.”
All of this boggled Kayda’s mind. The way he explained it wasn’t very clear, so she just nodded and smiled as if she knew what he was talking about. “So… You do kind of have a dad, then?”
Josh shrugged, “Technically, yeah. I never really knew him, though… I used to be sad about it when I was younger and first found out the whole story, but now I don’t care. It’s just Laura I worry about… I honestly don’t know if she’ll ever be over it.”
Kayda’s eyes grew heavy with sympathy, “Aw. Well don’t things ever get confusing? I mean, when you call out ‘mom!’ or something, do they both turn around?” She hoped she wasn’t annoying Josh with all the questions.
He chuckled, “Naw, I just call them by their first names. It’s easier and they don’t care.”
She nodded, but her mind was focusing on something else. “They probably wouldn’t like me though, right? Because I’m a Cupio…”
He looked at her sympathetically, “I’m sorry, Kayda. Maybe they would… It’s hard to say.”
Kayda couldn’t help but notice that there was something in Josh’s eyes; something that made her feel uneasy. She got the nagging feeling that he wasn’t telling truth. But why would he find the need to lie to her about his family? It couldn’t be anything that bad… It could have had to do with the fight between the Tempiuses and the Cupios, but even then it didn’t matter to Kayda. The feud was probably something silly like bitter feelings after a lost bet or something.
I need to stop being so paranoid, she hissed to herself mentally.
Abandoning the thoughts, the couple rose from the ground she had to tiptoe to share a kiss with Josh before the bell rang. When they were finished, she headed in the opposite direction towards math class.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Arianna 1/1/2010, 3:40 am
ZOMG.
What is wrong? Josh, tell us! xP
On another note, that part is good. With a dose of awkwardness.
What is wrong? Josh, tell us! xP
On another note, that part is good. With a dose of awkwardness.
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by Komoda 1/1/2010, 11:56 am
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Yay! Thankies. And yes, my goal is to make everyone feel awkward.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Arianna 1/1/2010, 12:04 pm
That's a lovely goal, Mo. xD
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by catbuster 1/1/2010, 12:54 pm
Awshome Mo, as usual but I is confuzzeld, what is Josh hiding???
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by shadowsowner888 1/1/2010, 3:15 pm
I wasn't awkward. I was just, "Oh, wow. xD" I'm never awkward. 
(That's a lie, but whatevs. xD) That was great!! x3 Yay for kissing! I can't wait until you write more.
(That's a lie, but whatevs. xD) That was great!! x3 Yay for kissing! I can't wait until you write more.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by rattyjol 1/3/2010, 7:43 pm
Awesome. It's kinda Romeo and Juliet-ish.
It's kinda Romeo and Juliet-ish.
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by catbuster 1/3/2010, 8:16 pm
Yeah, your right Anita!
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 1/3/2010, 11:36 pm
Thank you, Shadow! I'm glad it wasn't so awkward for you, I guess. XD
Thank you, Ratty! That's sorta what I was goin' for. :3
I'm glad it wasn't so awkward for you, I guess. XDThank you, Ratty! That's sorta what I was goin' for. :3
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Re: Too Many Answers ~ A sequel to No Answer (In Writing)
by Komoda 1/10/2010, 12:49 am
I was gunna make this the last half of part 2, but it's too long so nah... XD
Part 3
The morning dragged by agonizingly slow. Of course, it wasn’t so bad when she had Gertie to talk to in science and Alana in all of her other classes, but time always seemed more boring without Josh at her side. It sounded pathetic, but Kayda really loved his company. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any classes together.
She sighed, scribbling a unicorn in her science notebook. At least this is the last class of the morning, she thought with a grumble.
Gertie turned around from the desk in front of Kayda. “What’s wrong?” she asked her curiously, peering at above thick glasses. “You seem a little down today.”
Kayda slightly jumped in her seat, caught off guard. She was lost in her own little world for a few seconds. It took her a while to realize what Gertie had just said. “Oh… It’s nothing, really.”
She sighed, her dirty blond bangs flipping up for a second as she did so. “As if!” she scoffed, “I can see right through you.”
Kayda gave in, deciding to stop being stubborn and just explain things. She needed someone to talk to. “My dad kicked Josh out last night.”
The girl gasped, “What? Why?”
“I don’t know… Apparently there’s some family feud I didn’t know about.”
“That’s ridiculous! Your dad can’t just-“ Gertie began to say, but was cut-off midsentence by the teacher due to her rising volume. Kayda was startled to see the class looking at them.
“Would you two shut up for one second?” the hot-tempered teacher hissed. His eyes wild and aflame, along with his unkempt grey hair, perfectly accented the insane look.
Kayda, paralyzed in her seat, ducked her head down with terror. She knew he couldn’t physically hurt her, but she didn’t want a detention either. “Sorry, sir,” she and Gertie murmured at the same time with identically stunned facial expressions. When the teacher went back to his lecture, Kayda muttered under her breath to Gertie that she would text her about it later that night.
When the morning classes were over, Kayda bid goodbye to Gertie and ambled over to her and Josh’s normal meeting spot. It was underneath a straggly looking elm tree at the front of the school. Since it was the holiday season, the trees were bare and the scene was blanketed in thick snow, but Kayda didn’t mind. Sometimes the cold was nice, especially when Kayda was wearing the parka that she received as a gift the day before.
She collapsed down beside Josh, who wasn’t dressed quite as warmly as she was. He was sporting a flimsy purple and black striped hoodie. Something seemed to be bothering him other than the cold, though. His eyebrows were furrowed in stress.
“Hey Josh,” Kayda chirped quietly, hoping a peck on the cheek would make him feel better. When it didn’t work, she asked what was wrong.
“Shouldn’t we have boxing day off?” he grumbled, “I really can’t stand school. I like weekends way better because then I can see you whenever I want.”
Kayda smiled, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. “I wish we had normal holidays too, but we go to some super elite school where education is more important than sanity, remember? God forbid we should get a break like normal human beings.”
Josh smirked at her sarcasm, “If our school is so special, than why don’t we get those cool uniforms that rich people have?”
“Because we aren’t rich people,” she snorted, “Just over-educated commoners, really.”
“But I guess it doesn’t matter, because your dad will never let me see you anyway.”
The look of shame and sadness on his face tugged at Kayda’s heart. “Aw, Josh… He’ll come around. You’ll see.”
Josh shook his head, running his fingers through his blue-black hair. “No, it’s complicated. I really don’t think you understand.”
Kayda’s eyes flamed with impatience, “Why is it that the only answer I can get is ‘it’s complicated’? I want a real explanation! Just tell me, I can handle it!”
“You mean, no one told you?” he asked her gravely.
“Clearly,” Kayda snorted, “Or else I wouldn’t be asking.”
“So you’re saying, you don’t even have a clue?” Josh verified skeptically.
“No, I don’t!”
“Okay, listen, Kayda. This is going to sound nuts, but I need to tell you a story in order for you to get it. It’s just a legend, though, really.”
Kayda bit her lip in confusion but out of curiosity, urged him to go on.
“And don’t tell anyone I told you, alright? This is top secret.”
“You said it was a legend!”
“I don’t care. Just take my word and don’t tell anyone, okay?” he said, completely serious.
Kayda sighed, “Fine. Can you just start already?”
He nodded, rolling his eyes at her eagerness. “There was once three witches,” he began. Kayda had to press her lips together to stop herself from laughing, but she figured she might as well humor him. “Well, two witches and a warlock, technically. Their names were Faith, Alder and Garnet. They were banished from their village one day because of Garnet’s actions; she tried to cast a love spell, using the two of them as her assistants, and it ended up going horribly wrong. This exposed their secret to the entire town and it was decided that they either were to be burned at the stake or they had to flee immediately. Garnet chose to flee and obeying as ever, Faith and Alder followed her. Even though it was her mistake that nearly cost them their lives, Faith and Alder were loyal friends to her.
“After long months of traveling, they reached a cave. They were starving and desperate from their long journey, so they went inside for shelter. Who or what they found in there was some sort of a god thing… His name was Garakapakut or something crazy like that. Anyway, in return for their souls, he promised them each a power. Of course, in their nearly shattered mental state, they all agreed eagerly. Faith, being the least selfish one, chose the power to grant people wishes and received a shooting star to help her do so. Alder, seeking a crafty way to get revenge on their old town, asked for the power to stop time and received a magical hourglass. And Garnet, being incredibly vain, asked for a pair of irresistible ruby red lips. She went in the back to discuss matters elsewhere, and when she returned, Faith and Alder found out that she asked for the power to steal people’s souls with a kiss to give her immortality.
“…But there were drawbacks. Faith could never be granted a wish herself, Alder couldn’t see anyone other than himself when time was stopped, and Garnet could never have children. Kayda, want to know their last names?”
Kayda was so absorbed in his story, however brief it was, that she was shocked to be asked a direct question. “Sure…” she whispered, her heart thumping.
“Faith Cupio, Alder Tempus, and Garnet Solus. We’re their descendants, Kayda.”
Kayda gasped with shock, although at the same time she was tempted to roll her eyes at him. But somewhere deep down, she found herself wanting to believe Josh's every word. Could that be where the silver star that I got from my grandma comes from…?
“Wait,” she paused skeptically, “How does this explain the family feud?”
“I’m not done the story yet,” Josh insisted. When she was listening, he continued. “Like any typical story about power, the three of them turned against each other. Faith wasn’t completely satisfied with her selfless power and Alder didn’t see the point in stopping time if he couldn’t meddle with people while they were in a frozen state. So the two of them turned to Garnet, begging for her power. But Garnet wanted nothing but their souls… Yet, she knew well enough to resist the temptation, because you see, she was a very smart girl. Instead of their souls, she made them compete against each other to show the extent of their powers until she found which one she liked best. And once she chose, she would trade off powers with the winner. But Garnet had all of eternity to decide, and before she could, both of them died. Of course, their powers were passed on to lower generations who continued to fight with each other… Right until this very day. Some say Garnet’s still watching us somewhere.”
When Josh was done, Kayda didn’t know if it was because she was in complete shock, or if she just found the story ridiculous. Either way, she couldn’t stop laughing.
Josh frowned. “I knew you’d act this way. That’s why I didn’t explain it to you…”
When she calmed herself down, she looked up apologetically at Josh. “I’m sorry, it’s just all a little farfetched… I really don’t know what to say." I believed it up until the corny ending, anyway. she added to herself silently.
Josh looked at her, fury blazing in his eyes. “Fine. It’s just a legend, afterall.” He growled, whipping up to his feet and stomping off.
“Wait, Josh!” she called after him. When he didn’t turn around, she felt instant regret.
I screwed up this time… But how could any of that be real?
The proof was screaming out at her, but somehow Kayda couldn't believe it.
Part 3
The morning dragged by agonizingly slow. Of course, it wasn’t so bad when she had Gertie to talk to in science and Alana in all of her other classes, but time always seemed more boring without Josh at her side. It sounded pathetic, but Kayda really loved his company. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any classes together.
She sighed, scribbling a unicorn in her science notebook. At least this is the last class of the morning, she thought with a grumble.
Gertie turned around from the desk in front of Kayda. “What’s wrong?” she asked her curiously, peering at above thick glasses. “You seem a little down today.”
Kayda slightly jumped in her seat, caught off guard. She was lost in her own little world for a few seconds. It took her a while to realize what Gertie had just said. “Oh… It’s nothing, really.”
She sighed, her dirty blond bangs flipping up for a second as she did so. “As if!” she scoffed, “I can see right through you.”
Kayda gave in, deciding to stop being stubborn and just explain things. She needed someone to talk to. “My dad kicked Josh out last night.”
The girl gasped, “What? Why?”
“I don’t know… Apparently there’s some family feud I didn’t know about.”
“That’s ridiculous! Your dad can’t just-“ Gertie began to say, but was cut-off midsentence by the teacher due to her rising volume. Kayda was startled to see the class looking at them.
“Would you two shut up for one second?” the hot-tempered teacher hissed. His eyes wild and aflame, along with his unkempt grey hair, perfectly accented the insane look.
Kayda, paralyzed in her seat, ducked her head down with terror. She knew he couldn’t physically hurt her, but she didn’t want a detention either. “Sorry, sir,” she and Gertie murmured at the same time with identically stunned facial expressions. When the teacher went back to his lecture, Kayda muttered under her breath to Gertie that she would text her about it later that night.
When the morning classes were over, Kayda bid goodbye to Gertie and ambled over to her and Josh’s normal meeting spot. It was underneath a straggly looking elm tree at the front of the school. Since it was the holiday season, the trees were bare and the scene was blanketed in thick snow, but Kayda didn’t mind. Sometimes the cold was nice, especially when Kayda was wearing the parka that she received as a gift the day before.
She collapsed down beside Josh, who wasn’t dressed quite as warmly as she was. He was sporting a flimsy purple and black striped hoodie. Something seemed to be bothering him other than the cold, though. His eyebrows were furrowed in stress.
“Hey Josh,” Kayda chirped quietly, hoping a peck on the cheek would make him feel better. When it didn’t work, she asked what was wrong.
“Shouldn’t we have boxing day off?” he grumbled, “I really can’t stand school. I like weekends way better because then I can see you whenever I want.”
Kayda smiled, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. “I wish we had normal holidays too, but we go to some super elite school where education is more important than sanity, remember? God forbid we should get a break like normal human beings.”
Josh smirked at her sarcasm, “If our school is so special, than why don’t we get those cool uniforms that rich people have?”
“Because we aren’t rich people,” she snorted, “Just over-educated commoners, really.”
“But I guess it doesn’t matter, because your dad will never let me see you anyway.”
The look of shame and sadness on his face tugged at Kayda’s heart. “Aw, Josh… He’ll come around. You’ll see.”
Josh shook his head, running his fingers through his blue-black hair. “No, it’s complicated. I really don’t think you understand.”
Kayda’s eyes flamed with impatience, “Why is it that the only answer I can get is ‘it’s complicated’? I want a real explanation! Just tell me, I can handle it!”
“You mean, no one told you?” he asked her gravely.
“Clearly,” Kayda snorted, “Or else I wouldn’t be asking.”
“So you’re saying, you don’t even have a clue?” Josh verified skeptically.
“No, I don’t!”
“Okay, listen, Kayda. This is going to sound nuts, but I need to tell you a story in order for you to get it. It’s just a legend, though, really.”
Kayda bit her lip in confusion but out of curiosity, urged him to go on.
“And don’t tell anyone I told you, alright? This is top secret.”
“You said it was a legend!”
“I don’t care. Just take my word and don’t tell anyone, okay?” he said, completely serious.
Kayda sighed, “Fine. Can you just start already?”
He nodded, rolling his eyes at her eagerness. “There was once three witches,” he began. Kayda had to press her lips together to stop herself from laughing, but she figured she might as well humor him. “Well, two witches and a warlock, technically. Their names were Faith, Alder and Garnet. They were banished from their village one day because of Garnet’s actions; she tried to cast a love spell, using the two of them as her assistants, and it ended up going horribly wrong. This exposed their secret to the entire town and it was decided that they either were to be burned at the stake or they had to flee immediately. Garnet chose to flee and obeying as ever, Faith and Alder followed her. Even though it was her mistake that nearly cost them their lives, Faith and Alder were loyal friends to her.
“After long months of traveling, they reached a cave. They were starving and desperate from their long journey, so they went inside for shelter. Who or what they found in there was some sort of a god thing… His name was Garakapakut or something crazy like that. Anyway, in return for their souls, he promised them each a power. Of course, in their nearly shattered mental state, they all agreed eagerly. Faith, being the least selfish one, chose the power to grant people wishes and received a shooting star to help her do so. Alder, seeking a crafty way to get revenge on their old town, asked for the power to stop time and received a magical hourglass. And Garnet, being incredibly vain, asked for a pair of irresistible ruby red lips. She went in the back to discuss matters elsewhere, and when she returned, Faith and Alder found out that she asked for the power to steal people’s souls with a kiss to give her immortality.
“…But there were drawbacks. Faith could never be granted a wish herself, Alder couldn’t see anyone other than himself when time was stopped, and Garnet could never have children. Kayda, want to know their last names?”
Kayda was so absorbed in his story, however brief it was, that she was shocked to be asked a direct question. “Sure…” she whispered, her heart thumping.
“Faith Cupio, Alder Tempus, and Garnet Solus. We’re their descendants, Kayda.”
Kayda gasped with shock, although at the same time she was tempted to roll her eyes at him. But somewhere deep down, she found herself wanting to believe Josh's every word. Could that be where the silver star that I got from my grandma comes from…?
“Wait,” she paused skeptically, “How does this explain the family feud?”
“I’m not done the story yet,” Josh insisted. When she was listening, he continued. “Like any typical story about power, the three of them turned against each other. Faith wasn’t completely satisfied with her selfless power and Alder didn’t see the point in stopping time if he couldn’t meddle with people while they were in a frozen state. So the two of them turned to Garnet, begging for her power. But Garnet wanted nothing but their souls… Yet, she knew well enough to resist the temptation, because you see, she was a very smart girl. Instead of their souls, she made them compete against each other to show the extent of their powers until she found which one she liked best. And once she chose, she would trade off powers with the winner. But Garnet had all of eternity to decide, and before she could, both of them died. Of course, their powers were passed on to lower generations who continued to fight with each other… Right until this very day. Some say Garnet’s still watching us somewhere.”
When Josh was done, Kayda didn’t know if it was because she was in complete shock, or if she just found the story ridiculous. Either way, she couldn’t stop laughing.
Josh frowned. “I knew you’d act this way. That’s why I didn’t explain it to you…”
When she calmed herself down, she looked up apologetically at Josh. “I’m sorry, it’s just all a little farfetched… I really don’t know what to say." I believed it up until the corny ending, anyway. she added to herself silently.
Josh looked at her, fury blazing in his eyes. “Fine. It’s just a legend, afterall.” He growled, whipping up to his feet and stomping off.
“Wait, Josh!” she called after him. When he didn’t turn around, she felt instant regret.
I screwed up this time… But how could any of that be real?
The proof was screaming out at her, but somehow Kayda couldn't believe it.
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