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 Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:08 pm
Inside the envelope were a few sheets of paper, a stack of money and on top of it all gold, a white and yellow gold necklace to be exact. Everything smelt like a mixture of burnt flesh, hair and Jay’s cologne.
((Its Stetson if any of you wanted to know. Plain Stetson.))
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Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:00 pm
   The stench took her by surprise, but she only flinched slightly, continuing to sift through the contents of the envelope. Biting her lip she willed herself not to cry, even as her eyes welled up. Fingering the necklace she wondered when he had got it, and then put it aside with the money. I can't possibly accept this...this is... Then looking to the stack of papers she turned them over, beginning to read the pages.
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Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:26 pm
Dear Aurelia,
My time is short; I don’t know how long exactly I have to live. Hell, the doctors are surprised I’m alive even now. But, I couldn’t pass on until I got to speak to you once more. They told me you came to visit me last week, I wish I could have seen you one last time. Although, I guess it is for the best you didn’t see me. I’m hideous, deformed, beyond recognition. Aurelia, I’m sorry if I ever hurt you. It was not my intentions, I might have come on to strong, scared you off. If I did, then I am sorry.
I am writing this to let you know that it wasn’t your fault I tried to kill myself. I’m sure by now rumours are flying around the school about why I jumped from the window and tried to burn myself alive. Aurelia, it was never your fault. Never for a moment did I stop caring for you, loving you. I just, couldn’t allow a woman as beautiful and perfect as you to be brought into my world. You only know a part of me Aurelia, the part I allow everyone to see.
Since I am meant to be in this world any longer I might as well explain. Since I was a child I was smarter than anyone I knew, everyone I knew. Hell, I upgraded our families microwave when I was almost three. How many three year olds do you know that can do that? My father died, I think it was because of me. I think the people that came and killed him were looking for me. Aurelia, they were the mafia.
You wonder why it is I have so much money that I seem to have an endless stream of it at my finger tips? It is because of the mafia. I told them I was leaving that I wanted out. They allowed me to leave, however, I bribed them. I made my mothers family pay me a monthly sum to keep my mouth shut. Each month I got nearly twenty million. All so I wouldn’t tell the cops who they were.
That money in the envelope that is only the money I had on me. The rest is in my bank account, which you now have sole access to. The money is yours to do with as you want; I hope you use it the right way. To help yourself and others that is what I want Aurelia.
I’m sure you also noticed the necklace, it belonged to my mother. The locket on it is my family crest. Inside are two pictures, mine and yours. Now, even though I am no longer in this world I will always be close to your heart Aurelia. With this, at least I’ll know I am close to you and that you’ll have a part of me with you.
Maybe I was a fool to think you’d want to accept me. I don’t know, I’ve never been good at reading women. Regardless of who you were going to pick Riku or myself, I hope that you are happy. That is all I ever really wanted was to see you happy. It pains me to no end, a pain that surpasses even the physical pain I feel to not be able to see your smiling face this one last time.
I am truly sorry things couldn’t have ended differently. That I couldn’t be there with you, but as I said as long as you are happy so am I. Aurelia, whenever I saw you or heard your voice my heart beat a little faster. You made me the happiest man in the world to know you for that short time. I am glad you could touch my life as you did and I hope that I touched your life as well.
With love,
Jay
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:03 pm
 Ken got a good look around the place they ended up. The first place they really had a conversation that wasn't about Black Knight plans, or how close he came to suspension. It really was one of the few places that actually deconstructed his emotional wall. After all, this was the first place he ever actually told anyone about his brothers death and his parents cold attitude towards them.
But, what was her speech about him not having feelings for her? Of course he did, she was there for him and was the first person (besides his younger brother,) that treated him like a real human being, not a heartless monster, or as something that could be tossed aside forever to be forgotten. The speech became even harder to follow when she began discussing Jay and the ever popular insult of Ken being a monster.
The last bit of her speech is what really threw him for a loop. He froze up for a second, thinking of a response. He couldn't deny when he was around Trey, he was a different person. He talked to her more in a day than anyone else (besides Riku) in a week. Ken was also more hesitant to throw punches at someone, and he comforted her when Jay attempted suicide. Something he never would've done around someone else. Ken knew there was something... but he couldn't find a name for it, and he still can't find a name for it. However, one thing was for certain, there was still an image of him within the school that he was cruel and heartless. He couldn't let Trey find her way under the same category as himself, she was far too kind to be mistaken for something she was not.
So, he breathed in, and spoke. "Trey... I can honestly say there's something within me, how did you put it... Feelings, for you. I'm sure you noticed, I'm a different person around you, not the cold hearted, hostile monster everyone sees me as." The rest of his words failed to emerge. He couldn't bring himself to say 'it cannot be' his mind simply would not allow him, because something inside of him said it would be a lie. Nor would his mind let him say 'I love you, too.' Those words just weren't in his vocabulary, he wouldn't even say them to his younger brother. "I just... don't know. You're the first person who's ever treated me like I was more than an expendable pawn, or a monster." Ken was unsure of what he was saying now. So, he decided he'd just grip her into a hug. That was about all he knew how to do. (Sorry about the small picture, but it sure beats the random text, right?) Riku didn't quite look at the same thing Aurelia was, he was too busy looking at the car keys he was given. He stared at them long and hard until finally he was able to catch the sight of the emblem logo for the company. 'Alright Jay, let's see what you gave me...' he thought, shinning the car keys into the light, and his mouth fell wide open in shock. These were keys to a Ferrai F430. Riku quickly put the keys in his pocket, what in the hell would his parents think when they saw the car? Better yet, what should he do with it? So many questions, so little time.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:37 pm
 Trey felt her heart leap as he hugged her. She really didn't know what to do, she was for sure he would of just huffed and walked away, giving some lame excuse about how he couldn't like her just as much as she did him. Slowly her arms where around him, but then she pulled away from him.
"Ken.. You don't have to be nice to me. " she said giving him a serious look. I'm not glass, if I fall I won't break. she stated firmly as she looked up at him. She sighed as she lowered her gaze again. She had been let down so many times in her life, what was one more? "If you don't like me, then just say it. Don't beat around the bush. okay?" now there was the Trey everyone knew and loved. Blunt and too the point.
She shook her head as she looked away. Something inside her told her to back down, push him away now. Her heart told her no, her mind screaming at her yes. "I'm.. I... I don't know anymore." she sighed as she pulled away from him, making her way over to the bench in the Garden. She sat down, smoothing her dress as she did.. Really useless of you to dress up, huh Trey? she sighed as she wiped from under her eyes.
God I wish you where still here with me, Mime. You'd know what to tell me, what to say.. What should I do now? You always told me to follow my heart.. But what if it leads me in the wrong direction? Then what? she preyed silently to herself as she folded her head in her hands.
She smirked as she looked up at him. He wasn't a monster, he was a person. "Why do you always think so lowly of yourself? You put on this front like you could careless, yet I see how you look at the kids of the school.. " she sighed and shook her head. "You are not a heartless person, Ken. You're just as much alive as the rest of us, so you have to have a fraction of a heart."
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:13 pm
By the end of the letter her face was tear-streaked again, her body trembling slightly and her hands shaking as she held Jay's last words in one hand, his gifts in the other. Looking up she saw the car and then brought her gaze to the floor, bringing her arms in to hug herself as she felt a tearing pain through her chest, a sob wanting to escape her lips as she saw his words over and over again. It didn't matter if he had said it wasn't his fault, all that he could ever say would take away the pain she felt. Even if he did have feelings that she could not return as readily, he was a companion, a Court member, one of the people she treasured. Seeing her tears fall from her face to the ground she found that part of her mourning lost, now trying to focus on remaining standing. "Then...why?" She asked. "Why...did you jump?" Looking to Mandy she knew that maybe his relative had more of a right in asking this question, but Aurelia didn't expect an answer. Seeing the floor again she continued to let her tears flow, her throat already feeling constricted as she continued to hug herself against the cold and pain she felt.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:26 pm
Mandy heard Aurelia’s question a question that fell on deaf ears. “He died because he didn’t want to put you through that life Aurelia. You know about his disorder don’t you, his two personalities?” She sighed and walked towards the queen placing her hand on her shoulder. “He did it because whenever he was happy Jason emerged and threatened to ruin it. He didn’t believe they could be happy because of their past.”
Softly she sighed and brought her hand to Aurelia’s face wiping away the tears. “Aurelia, he knew in his heart that he loved you. He couldn’t put you through the constant threat of not knowing when he’d change or even if he’d walk up one day and find you dead.” Pressing her forehead against Aurelia’s she looked into her eyes. “Aurelia, he did it to save your life. Don’t give up that chance.” As she spoke she softly kissed the Queen of the Courts lips then pulled away.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:19 pm
Aurelia was comforted by Mandy's words at first, but didn't expect the kiss. Surprised she stepped back, suppressing a squeal of surprise, her eyes a little wide. What was that for?! She thought, but kept the question to herself. For a while she forgot about her grief stunned by Mandy's kiss and she felt a little disgusted.
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:51 pm
Trey sighed as she rose from the bench. The silence was killing her, and she couldn't take it anymore. She was tired, cold, and she could feel a slight fever coming on. She looked up at Ken, trying to hide her sadness, trying to mask the fact she was about to burst into tears. Her hand ran down his arm as she choked back her sobs.
"Look, I'm sorry if I came on too strong. I guess I am nothing but a fool. I'm just going to go to bed.. I'm not feeling to good.. When you think you can talk to me without trying to hide behind the mask you have worn permanently for so long.. You know where my room is. I'd say text me, but I don't know where my phone is at.. " she admitted as she gave him a final look, sadness filling her heart once more as she began to take her exit.
Her mind wondered from one thought to the next, each one only sending her into a farther state of depression. how could I of been so stupid.. Maybe Jay was right, maybe I am just a fool to believe he could ever have feelings for me.. she shook her head. He might say he does, but he cannot even talk to me! Why am I even bothering!? she heard her voice scream out at her, she wanted to turn and yell, she couldn't handle not knowing. She couldn't handle being played with, and that's how she felt, she felt like she was being tossed around like a rag doll. And she wasn't liking it.
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:17 pm
“S-Sorry, it is just. Well, you looked depressed. I thought, maybe a kiss or a hug would help you. After all, I know it helps me when I am depressed.” Sighing softly Mandy began to stand up and move away from Aurelia, her head bowed low. “If you ever need to talk Aurelia, about Jay, about anything, I’m here alright?”
Shou, who was standing outside kept playing his pan flute, however, his eyes were locked on a couple. They appeared rather strange; there was a skunk haired man and a woman with hair both brown and blonde. The woman he found to be rather beautiful. It sounded as if they were having a heated discussion, the woman clearly upset the male he did not speak at all he just stood by and took it all.
Stopping he noticed the woman leave. Shaking his head he followed behind her, to assist himself in going unnoticed he conjured a gust of wind to lift himself off the ground his footfall not sounding, as well as causing his scent to be sent in the opposite direction. Even in her dress he could tell she had a nice figure. Maybe tonight wasn’t a complete loss after all.
Once they were free of the cafeteria he sped up a little more, until he was behind her. Placing his hand on her shoulder he softly spoke. “Ma’am, is there something that seems to be troubling you? I heard you earlier if something is troubling you I may lend my ear.”
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:46 pm
Ken watched her walk away from him. It wouldn't be the first time anyone has walked away from him, nor would it probably be the last. If this were a normal routine, he'd scoff and give them the finger, then turn around and leave. That should've been what he did, so he could move on from the alien feeling she gave him. For the first time in his life, he felt guilty and out of place. The feeling was hurting him and it felt like his insides were going to turn inside out, and the worst part was, he had no clue on how to get rid of it. He whispered to himeslf, "A fraction of a heart..." What had she meant by that, he wondered? looking down at his hands, as if they'd spell the answer out to him. His emotional wall was cracked by her, the question now was, was it a good thing? Or was it a road to ruin?Riku had noticed Aurelia crying, and was about to pat her back when Mandy flat out kissed her. How was he supposed to react? So he simply stood, for a second until he felt it was a good time to wrap an arm around her shoulder. "Aurelia... you always seem off beat on something. I thought I already told you, that face does not suit you. Nor does one of disguist. So smile, if our Queen is down, the school morale will drop. Now, show me your bestest smile."
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:15 pm
Trey felt someone touch her shoulder. Her first thoughts where of Ken, that he came to talk to her. That she finally cracked his shell. She smiled and quickly turned to face him, her smile quickly leaving when she saw another boy standing there, it wasn't Ken, but the new boy.
I am fine, thank you. I just would like to get to bed.. she said quickly as she lifted her dress to take her leave. She sighed as she turned away from him, all she wanted was to get to her room shower and go to bed. She could feel her fever reaching alarming rates, and new she needed rest. She had been in the cold for too long.
She entered the building, feeling her energy begin to drain. She sighed, making her way to her room. Finally she made the trip, which seemed to of been forever. Trey sat on her bed, looking out the window, she could see the school yard blanketed in a sheet of snow. She smiled, feeling slightly sadden from her thoughts. How could you be so stupid?! To think he could ever care for you, you are nothing but a fool. Better off being rid of this world.. she heard her thoughts repeat back to her.
Trey shook her head and went to the bathroom, quickly taking off her dress and converse shoes. Piling them in the corner, she then turned the water on, as hot as she could get it. Stepping under the heated liquid, she shivered, it should of been hot, but she felt cold. Then warm and cold again. She watched as her vision began to blur before her, her hand catching the wall to hold her balance. Her fever was getting the best of her.
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:54 pm
Shaking his head Shou knew she was lying. He could tell, she was upset but clearly she wasn’t going to talk. He didn’t want to leave her alone, because he’d seen depression take down even the strongest person. After all, he had done it. Shuttering at the thought he mentally slapped himself. “That wasn’t you Shou... Stop thinking like that.”
Slowly he began to follow her, his eyes burning with a sort of inner fire. He knew where it came from how could he? He’d gotten his knowledge from them, his thoughts, feelings and beliefs. After awhile he was standing in front of Trey’s dorm room. Shivering he wrapped his arms around himself; this was the last place he wanted to be.
“Trey... Please don’t do anything stupid... Because of me or that monster, who pretends to be human.” Closing his eyes he began to hum softly, a familiar tune as he rocked back and forth. He was scared for her, he knew she was on edge, and he didn’t want to lose someone like her. It would do the school a great shame.
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:04 pm
Trey felt the water turn cold once more. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head as she lost her balance. She was dizzy, seeing spots. Her vision was clouded and blurry. She grabbed the shower curtain when she fell, it coming with her, clogging the drain as she passed out.
As she lay still in the water. The heated liquid rose around her, before long it fully submerged the small girl in a sea of her dreamless slumber. She could feel the water fill her nose, burning at her lungs as she fought to awake. But it was too no avail.
Subconsciously she coughed, in taking yet more water. All she wanted was to wake up. Her thoughts a mess as she lay still even yet. Wake up, Trey. Wake up!!! she could hear inside her head, but even as she fought she still couldn't wake. If she didn't wake up soon, soon would be her demise.
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:28 pm
A bang, he heard a bang. Blinking Shou moved from the wall and headed towards Trey’s bedroom door. Pushing it open slowly he began to move inside. “Trey, are you alright?” He asked memories that were not entirely his came to him. He was scared for her. Looking around he didn’t see her in the bedrooms. “The bathroom she has to be n the bathroom!” He exclaimed as he bolted for it.
Once inside he looked around seeing her in the tub, the water rising, coming over the edges flowing onto the floor. “Trey, sweetheart oh God Jesus Christ!” He exclaimed as he reached into the tube and pulling her out, making sure to keep the shower curtain wrapped around her naked body. “Trey, please be ok... Oh God be ok please!”
Looking down at her he began tilted her head back, as he placed his lips on hers breathing in slowly as he began to compress her chest. CPR that should do the trick he thought to himself. He kept with the chest compressions as he kept breathing into her mouth moving away slowly as he looked into her eyes. “Trey, God please come back...” He spoke softly as he cradled her head in his lap.
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