Bittersweet Candy Bowl

—==At School==—


The bell rang, and school was officially out for the day. Sandy sighed wistfully. As usual, she could already see the limo waiting for her at the front gate of the school, so she didn’t have time to dilly, or even dally for that matter. She packed up her things and walked out of the room.

“So that’s it? You’re just going to like, ignore me forever?” It was Jenny of course. Sandy turned to face her, she had been expecting something like this to happen sooner or later.

“That depends. Do you want to talk because you actually want to talk? Or do you just want to keep up appearances?” The question cut like a knife. Jenny winced slightly.

“Look, Sandy I…” She paused. “I’m like… Totally sorry ok?” She managed to force it out. “I just didn’t want you getting ostrich-eyed or something…” She explained honestly.

“Ostracised Jenny…” Sandy corrected. For a few moments they simply stared at each other. Slowly though, a smirk cracked across Jenny’s lips. Sandy followed suit, before both girls found themselves giggling, and soon laughing out. The two of them stood there, just laughing together for a full minute or two before they managed to re-compose themselves.

“So like… Hehe… Does that mean…?”

“Yes Jenny. Haha. Friends once more” Sandy extended her hand, which Jenny happily shook. “I’ve gotta go before dad’s driver gets concerned.” She sighed.

“Tomorrow then?” Jenny asked hopefully.

“It’s a date” Sandy joked with a giggle. She slung her bag over her shoulder and waved goodbye as she dashed off, leaving Jenny’s sight. Jenny waved back happily, though once she was gone, her arm dropped almost lifelessly by her side.

“Impressive… Very impressive…” A voice congratulated from behind the classroom door. “You know… For a minute there; I almost believed you…”


to be continued…

A cliffhanger in my story? Heven forbid!

@Dispis
Glad you’re enjoying it ^_^ Hope this post was timed just right to give you a nice surprise ^^;

@Tayvin
I’m more than happy to do some collaboration between stories and characters if you think they’d fit together. But it would most likely have to take place at the conclusion of All It Takes aside from perhaps cameo’s I think… Just because otherwise I fear the story might start to loosen and become harder to follow.

This is groood stufff.

Although the flashback I guess was a little disorienting at first because it didn’t seem as though it was a flashback for a bit.

@Ace
That was the aim ^_^

I like to try and give the reader a bit of a ride, both emotionally and mentally if I can.

Wonder if its Hope whispering… oh lawdy this is getting as good as any comic(actually a bit better than some)

It has come to our attention that you have exceptional writing skills. Because of this we are willing to offer you a position at the Office of Government Cover-ups. The pay will be considerable and the hours modest. To put it bluntly, we need you because nobody is believing our alibis any more. You will, of course, be sworn to secrecy, but at least we can guarantee perpetual employment (you have no idea how many things need to be covered up each day).

*The Ninja removes the disguise.*

But seriously, it is very good.

Oh my god it was actually Ninja!
I totally didn’t see that coming!
…
Anyway really nice stroy man it’s really clever and impressive.

Since I was asked for some character descriptions, I came up with the following. It’s not great… But It’s what I’ve got ^^; Anyone can feel free to draw them if you feel inspiration strike.

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Marcus
B reed: Australian Mist
Coat: Blue
Accessories: Wears a bandanna backwards around his neck
Hairstyle: Slight red fringe
Cat Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Australian_Mist.jpg/589px-Australian_Mist.jpg

Sarah
Breed: Australian Mist
Coat: Blue
Accessories: Ponytail tied by a small bow
Hairstyle: Red ponytail to between her shoulder blades
Cat Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Australian_Mist.jpg/589px-Australian_Mist.jpg

Jenny
Breed: Ragdoll
Coat: Flame point
Accessories: A cubic zirconium studded collar
Hairstyle: Flame tipped fluff down to her shoulders
Cat Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Flame_point_Ragdoll.jpg

Hope
Breed: Egyptian Mau
Coat: Smoke
Accessories: Studded wristbands
Hairstyle: Black long straight to the small of her back
Cat Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Bride_for_web_egyptian_mau.jpg

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The images are the correct colours for the characters BTW. Also, feel free to ask anything else that I should have covered but didn’t ^^;

what’s ment with coat?

[Part 6]


The last few days had been some of the most trying times these girls had been through. But finally, for the first time since everything had happened, Sandy arrived home with a smile on her face. She stepped out of the Limo gracefully and beamed up at her driver. “Thank you very much Jacques.” The man stood stiff and unmoving, though she knew he would not dare verbally acknowledge her praise. It wasn’t proper. But Sandy didn’t mind.

She slid into the ridiculously large mansion, fighting the urge to skip. “I am glad to see Madam is feeling better.” The butler bowed slightly. Sandy smiled and was about to respond when…

“I too am glad to see my daughter in good health.” Her father’s voice surprised the young girl. “This recovery is perfectly timed. You have a modelling job up-town in an hour. Go upstairs and get ready.” Sandy deflated slightly. She wanted to complain. To protest. But she new it was futile. Better to use what time she had to discus things with Sarah than waste it fighting a pointless battle.

“Yes father…” She deflated somewhat, but smiled none the less. “I’ll go have a shower then.” Without waiting for a response, she dashed up the stairs and disappeared down the hall. Her bedroom door was locked. “Sarah? Its Sandy.” After a moment of silence, the door made a small click, and creaked open.

“Welcome home.” Her lips curled upwards in a smile, but her expression was sombre. Sandy entered the room and closed the door behind her.

“Are you alright?” The concern was real. Sarah nodded softly and tried harder to look contented.

“Yeah… Just some old memories coming to surface. Memories I’d just as soon forget at the moment.” Sandy frowned slightly, but Sarah shook her head and lit up more genuinely. “How was school?” Her inquiry brought the joy back to Sandy’s face.

“Oh right! Here, I’ll tell you all about it while I get ready”


—==45 Minutes Later==—


The hiss of the shower filled the bedroom. Sarah sat with her back to the en suite door with a look of shock on her face. “You took a photo of Hope smoking?” She couldn’t believe her ears. It had to be the shower messing up her hearing.

“And you can be there to clear your name tomorrow. Dad will be too busy in the morning to notice you leaving with me.” Sandy twisted the taps and shut off the water. “It will cast doubt on her character. You’ll clear your name, and she’ll be expelled for such a serious breach of the schools zero tolerance policy.” Sarah blinked in disbelief.

“I… I can’t come in with you…” There was a moment of silence as Sandy turned and stared at the door between them.

“Sarah…?”

“I can’t go… My parents are still looking for me. They’ve probably called the school.” She sighed.

“I understand… How about this? While I go to school and try to clear your name, you disguise yourself in some of my clothes and visit your brother?” Sarah froze. Marcus… Could she really see him? “I’ll call in a favor from my GP and ask her to let you in anonymously.” There was a slight thumping sound outside the en suite, and Sandy looked at the door in confusion. Suddenly, it burst open, and Sarah flew through it, tackling the half naked girl.

“Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthan kyou-” Sandy laughed nervously as she pat Sarah’s head, hoping to at least partially calm her. “You have no idea how much this means to me.” Sarah burred her face into Sandy’s chest, causing the rich girl to blush.

“Ummmm… I’m glad you’re happy… But I have a boyfriend you know…” The cogs seemed to tick away inside Sarah’s mind for a moment before she stood bolt upright and blushed beetroot red.

“YES. Ahem… Well… I’ll just let you get finished in here then.” She turned heel on the spot and marched out of the room like a wind-up toy soldier, shutting the door behind her. Sandy giggled softly with a shake of her head.


—==Elsewhere==—


As night fell, the room was almost pitch black save for a few computer screen’s and consoles flashing readings. A figure rummaged around in the inky blackness, looking for something. “I know it’s in here… Just got to…” There was a sudden loud crash, followed by the sound of a body slamming into the floor. “Damn it!” The voice shouted.

After another moment or two, the lights flicked on, and an orderly dusted himself off. “Damn building design… Putting the bloody lights on the opposite end of the room from the door…” He walked over to the bed and looked down at the figure laying silently with a bandage wrapped tightly around his head. “Whatever happened to that little cutie that used to come here every day?” The orderly lamented. “Lucky cat” He sighed and replaced the IV drip before picking up the tray he had tripped over, carrying it out of the room.

“Sarah!”


to be continued…

Why must I always end on a cliffhanger?! It’s a pathological sickness I tell you! I have an illness!

Anyway. Sorry for the delay on this chapter. I’ve been rather busy recently…

Oh and for anyone else wondering, the “Coat” I mentioned in the descriptions was reffering to the characters fur colour.

Wow, this is a pretty nice story. How many parts overall do you think it’ll have?

Much like Taeshi, I know where I’m going with the story. Just not entirely sure of every stop over that I’ll be making along the way. The original idea was to go for about 10 parts, but we’ll see how that ends up panning out, as the chapters are generally shorter than I had originally intended due to their dramatic flow working better this way.

This story’s been really nice so far.

Just took the time to read this (I always wait until I have enough time to read everything before i start) and all I can sy it, its pretty damn good so far, keep it up.

I KNOW ABOUT A THOUSAND PEOPLE WHO COULD DO BETTER!!!!!!

Wait, *reads the fanfic*

…oops I was wrong! This is some of the best stuff I’ve seen.

very very good

[Part 7]


When morning finally came, it was rather evident to Sandy that Sarah had barely slept a wink. Understandable, seeing as she was fighting with herself as to whether she should feel excited that she would finally have the chance to see her brother again, or if she should be feeling worried about whether or not he was alright.

Sandy slipped into her en suite to do her morning beauty regime in the hopes of the routine waking her up. She was rather tired herself, as the modelling shoot her father had sent her to was just as exhausting as always. A fleeting moment of clarity made her question if she even liked modelling. But she dismissed it. Even though it was her father who pushed it on her, it was her own achievement that she was successful. Something of her own. Something her parents hadn’t just bought her.

A knock at the bedroom door. “Pardon my intrusion young misses, but I just thought I would inform you that the plans for miss Sarah to visit her brother have been successfully settled.” The butler informed the girls.

“Thank you ummm…” Sarah realised that despite their several discussions, she had never asked his name. “Jeeves…” She guessed blindly. Most butlers had names like that right?

“If it pleases madam Sarah, you may call me thus. But I would inform you that my name is indeed Oliver.” Sarah’s face turned red.

“I’m so sorry! I just assumed…” She scrambled for the right words.

“My parents would not be so cruel. However, you should think nothing of it miss Sarah. It is, after all, a common mistake.” Oliver reassured the poor blushing girl, and left to go about his business. Sarah sank into the bed, wishing she had kept her mouth shut, when she heard a soft giggling coming from the en suite. Sandy slid out and shook her head a little.

“Oh dear… Hehe… Whatever will I do with you?” She teased playfully. Sarah pouted a little and trudged into the bathroom past her host to get herself ready. Hiding until her shame washed away was a hidden plus.

—==At School==—


Sandy was on a mission. She had specifically arrived early so that there would be plenty of time before class to speak to the principal about Hope’s behaviour, and with any luck, clear Sarah’s name.

She arrived at the office and beamed up at the reception woman. “Can I help you miss?” The woman raised an eyebrow at the young Maine Coon.

“I need to speak to the principal before school.” She answered with confidence. The woman seemed to think to herself for a moment, trying to decide if she should allow the girl through. “It’s really important! I have to see him right away!” Placed her hands on the woman’s desk and stared at her with determination.

“Alright. Fine. Go on through. But he’s a busy man, so don’t take too long.” She pressed a button on her desk and leant forward. “A young lady here to see you Mr. Stone.” There was a pause.

“Alright… Send her through…” The voice crackled through the tinny intercom. The woman gestured towards the door and turned back to her computer, typing away at some document. Sandy nodded and walked up to the door. She stopped briefly, took a deep breath, and opened it. Inside sat a tall and rather intimidating looking black Labrador.

“Ah. Miss Sandy… Please, do take a seat.” The man nodded towards the seat in front of his large mahogany desk. She nodded and sat down, sliding the chair into the desk. “Now. What was it you wanted to see me about?” He leaned forward and rested his arms on the desk.

“Mr. Stone…” His imposing figure suddenly drained some of her determination from her. “Well… I need to talk to you about a girl named Hope…” Stone stroked his chin in thought for a moment.

“Yes. I know Hope. The poor girl who was assaulted by that Sarah character… Tragic story that family…” The principal shook his head with a frown.

“Well that’s exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. I think the teachers have made a mistake…” She fumbled around in her bag for a moment, and produced her phone and pressed a few buttons before handing it over to the tall man. He looked at it closely. “I don’t think that she’s the person that she claims to be… She’s clearly a rebel, and Sarah says that she only hit her because she was provoking her…” Stone frowned slightly and pressed a single button with his thumb.

“I’m sorry Sandy… It seems that you feel very strongly about this… But I’m afraid you haven’t shown me anything of consequence.” He handed the phone back to her. Sandy looked confused and checked the screen. It was a picture of Jenny and herself. Quickly, she flipped through her pictures archive. It wasn’t there. The photo of her smoking. It was gone.

“You… You deleted it!” She couldn’t believe her eyes. “But she was smoking! All her friends were too!” She stood up and slammed her hands on the desk in anger.

“Calm down Miss. You’re liable to get yourself in trouble yelling at the principal of such a prestigious school…” His expression remained calm, but the tone of his voice sent shivers down her spine. Reluctantly, she sat again, trying to calm herself a little. “Much better. Now, you must understand my position. Hope is a very highly regarded student, and her father is also a very powerful man. Sarah on the other hand, is neither exceptional, nor is her family powerful.” He let his words ring in her ears.

“You’re saying…”

“Yes. I am.” He sat back into his chair and locked his hands together in front of his face. “Don’t get me wrong… I would take great strides to do the same for you. This is just the way the world works.” Sandy couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “Now then… Unless there was anything further, I believe that you have classes to attend.” He gestured towards the door.

Sandy slowly stood out of the chair, her body feeling weak. Was this really how the school was run? Was everything in this city a result of status? She was physically shaking a little bit. “This is wrong sir… You’re punishing a girl for trying to stand up for herself, all the while rewarding another for trying to ruin someone’s life.” She turned and walked to the door, opening it and stepping outside.

Sandy trudged out of the office feeling heavy hearted. She had planned to help her new friend, when all she had done was lose the one thing that may have helped. Her thoughts were stewing in her mind when suddenly her phone rang. The caller ID read ‘Sarah’. Her heart sank…

What do I tell her?

Reluctantly, she answered the phone and raised it to her ear. “Hello?” She asked in a weak voice.

“Sandy? Oh my god! It’s Marcus!” Her voice sounded panicked.

“Sarah calm down. What about Marcus?” Her body regained some energy as she felt concern growing.

“He’s… He’s… He’s missing!”


to be continued…

Marcus has kidnapped!

Are you a bad enough dudette to save your brother?

Though I’m sort of curious as to who would bother kidnapping the kid, unless he went off on his own. Seems like more effort then Hope or the original thugs would be willing to go through. Ah well~ I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
You can’t end on that ):

star wars is just world war ii with spaceships

I want to strangle that principal! he’s and a big piece of *Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep* God damn *Beeeeeeeeeeep*.
Okay I’m calm now, Also I think Marcus escaped, that he wasn’t kidnapped.

No, don’t you remember the anonymous person lurking around in the hospital at night?

-Icaras

oh right… still, let’s just wait and see what happens

All It Takes is on a slight hiatus ATM, due to it being crunch time at University for me, and what little free creative energy I have currently that ISN’T being sucked out by school is being channeled into a few One Shot’s I’ve promised various people. But bare with me, and we’ll get there

A big thank you to everyone who reads my little story. I am still baffled every time I read all your kind words ^^;

Just another bump.
Looking forward to the next part….

The pure epicness of this story is sending shivers up and down my spine… MORE, WE DEMAND MORE!

Yo bro, been a month man, whats up wit daaat? (bronx ACCENT)

uh? Theres more? Its a interesting fanfic and an amazing story, maverik. Keep doing the good work. ^^

i don’t know wat yourtalking about but you should update more days a week

Yay! Loving it so far! I’m so glad you got back to it. Poor Sandy. She’s doing her very best to help.