Till death do us part.

XVI.

Y'all remember Gasoline from Hasley?
I recommend you listening to it it's so fucking good
Reminds me of my night core phase
(Nostalgia 😭)
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Finally, the two had reached the Hollyberry Kingdom. Black Raisin squinted at the rising sun- she wasn't used to this. It was getting warmer by the minute, cookies preparing their stalls for the busy day ahead.
"Do you think we can get a head start if we go asking around now?" Caramel Arrow asked Black Raisin. She nodded "Yes. Let's see... that guy looks like he knows some things." She pointed at a man that was hastily putting up his stand, swiftly putting his priceless collections in a fashionable order.

"Excuse me?" Caramel Arrow tapped the mans shoulder. He squeaked in surprise, turning around. "May I help you?"
"A matter a fact, you can. Do you by any chance have a treasure that is called 'the sugar swans feather of revival' ?" The man looked around, then to them. He lowered his voice. "Look. I don't have one- but I know someone who does. You'll have to have quite a hefty amount of coins to pay for it, though!" He chuckled. "I can take you to him, if you want. Though, you'll have to get me something he has that I want, too. Is that a deal?" The two cookies looked at each other.

"Deal."

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"Good morning, everyone," Pure Vanilla said in an agitated tone, "We will continue our investigation."
Hollyberry filled her jug with berry juice. "Really Hollyberry? So early in the goddamn morning?" Dark Cacao scolded her. "Fuck off."
"You know what? I couldn't give a shit. Go fuck yourself-"
"I'm ever so sorry if this comes off as disrespectful, but could you please shut your mouths!" Madaleine shouted. The two look at him, and look away. "Right."

"Im starting to think they were playing a game." Espresso spoke. "Hm? What makes you think that? Where were you during this?" Espresso shot a look at Pure Vanilla. "Pardon me? Because I suggest something means I don't have an alibi? How rude!" Pure Vanilla gazed at him. His angry tone didn't faze him. "It's just- you're suggesting something... impossible. A killing game? No."
"Pure Vanilla? Are you alright? You seem, more... uptight. Something I've never seen- or expected from you." Madaleine pointed out. Either he had woken from the wrong side of the bed or.

He was hiding something?

Espresso now had his suspicions. During the entire of the time of the event, he was no where to be seen. He remembered he had gone around asking where he was, since he needed to ask something important.
"Hey, Black Raisin. Have you seen Pure Vanilla?" Black Raisin shook her head. "No. I haven't. He's been a little... quite, since the meeting. He doesn't want to talk to anyone, so best leave him alone,"
"But, you know where Caramel Arrow is?"

He had not been seen after the meeting. I mean, who could blame him? Clotted Cream had wrongfully exposed him of his further knowledge of Dark Enchantress, who was infact, was White Lily cookie. Upon his sightings, he was seen upset, slightly confused and- angry.

"For your information, Madeleine, I am perfectly fine." Pure Vanilla snapped at him. "See! There it is again!"
"Pure Vanilla cookie. I did not like how you just spoke to Madeleine just now." Espresso scowled at him. That no good, light magic user paladin night was too gullible to see how he was being treated.
"He is only looking at for your well-being. Madeleine, I best believe you don't question no further." Madeleine nodded. "Sorry."

"Like I had said before. Everyone. Everyone has some sort of alibi. Which brings me back to my theory- no one is guilty for this triple murder" Espresso explained once more. "But... what if... someone is here and killed them?" Espresso quickly sent a warning look to Madeleine. Hollyberry saw.

"Whatever you two men know, you better tell us. And we need the full story. Now."

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The two cookies had been walking with the 'dealer' for some time, now. Caramel Arrow was trying her best to remember the way back to the airship, but it was rush hour now, and everyone had come to life and were filling the streets by the minute.
They finally arrived at a small cottage by the edge of the border of the Hollyberry kingdom.
"Here. She should be in here," The dealer spoke. "Oh and get me that treasure! You'll know it when you see it."

The door swung open. A woman with green hair and a black streak stood at the door. Her clothes looked as if she hadn't cleaned them in weeks, and the inside of her house looked like a burglar had broke in and thrown all her stuff to a side.
"May I help you?" She croaked. She scratched the back of her head and yawned.
"A matter a fact, yes," Black Raisin begun "Someone had lead us here- saying you had a treasure that we desperately need."
"Ah! I have all sorts of treasures!" her mood switched quickly. "Tell me, which one?"
"The sugar swans feather of revival." Her eyes widened with surprise. She looked behind her, searching for something, then turning back, nodding her head. "Yes, I have it. Though, it will be pricey! Hope you've bought a few sacks of coins!" She lead the two cookies inside. They looked at each other, grimacing.

"Aha... that's the problem..." Caramel Arrow murmured. The woman looked at her. "What?"
"We don't have much money. Like, just a couple hundred coins. I know how worthy those treasures can be."
"That is very true. Some treasure are even priceless! Though, I'll let you in an offer. No one offers for this treasure anyways." She went to one of her shelves and pulled out a box. She carefully opened it, revealing the treasure. It sparkled with promising life.
"How much coins you got?" Caramel Arrow took out her sack of coins. "470 coins. I hope that'll be enough."
"I'll take it." With silent triumph, Caramel Arrow handed her the sack. They were handed the treasure, holding the box with pure caution.

What would happen if this treasure was to... break?

"Thank you very much! We will be on our way now." Caramel Arrow waved to the other cookie. "No problem. Enjoy!" She waved back.

When they were further in the kingdom, Black Raisin shouted with triumph, catching Caramel Arrow off guard. "What was that for?"
"We got the treasure so quick! This is amazing! I could literally fucking kiss you." Caramel Arrow stared at her; She couldn't help but blush.

What was this all of a sudden? Caramel Arrow had no interest in any cookie before! Why did that all change?
She had never fallen in love before.

So, why now?