Till death do us part.

8.

"...So you believe me."

 "Of course I do! That Clotted Cream cookie was suspicious from the start!" Crunchy Chip exclaimed. Wildberry had finished off cleansing his big gash on the side of his head."I never thought you'd be on board with me-""Cos I said he was ok? No. He showed signs that he had his eyes on you. All the time. Even when beside you in the Council hall, he couldn't take his eyes off you. Crazy fuck." Crunchy Chip then looked around."Do you think he has cameras or some sort of recording device in here? I swear, if he finds out we're toast!" "I wouldn't be surprised. In fact, he'll probably do so when I'm kicked out." Crunchy Chip looked at him. "What do you mean?" "I attacked him! It was only self defence, but still! Hollyberry's going to come and banish me. Then I'll truly be nothing." Wildberry sighed. It's all over."Well, if she tries, I'll explain! In fact! Let's start gathering evidence! We can record what he says-" "Hell, he'll twist our proof and then everyone will turn on us. It's a losing battle and there no point in fighting." Wildberry laid on his bed. Crunchy Chip went beside him. "You know," he whispered, "If everything we try doesn't work, I'll stay with you. Even though we've pretty much just met, you seem like someone I can trust. Put my trust in. All I ask is for you to put some faith in me- in us, to take down Clotted Cream. Can you do that?" Wildberry blushed. He was so calm. So gentle. And to think he's really on my side. I'm so lucky."Shoot!- there's someone at the door. It's probably Hollyberry. I'll be back!" And with that, Crunchy Chip leapt out of the window. A small thud could be heard.

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"Hello?- Oh. Hello your majesty." Wildberry bowed. Hollyberry came right in, and locked the door. "What the hell were you thinking, Wildberry cookie! To attack a prime council leader! That's utterly disrespectful!" Hollyberry shouted. "He attacked me. It was self defence." Wildberry simply said. There wasn't much more he could say but that. He could possibly get into more trouble than he already was."Really? Clotted Cream said you basically went berserk and attacked him! And he said it wasn't the first ti-""You really believe what that skank says?! He provoked the first time, and the second time, he threw a vase at my head!" Wildberry turned his head to show. "And not just that, he had blackmailed me! And now everyone's taken his side. That's truly sad." Wildberry put a hand on his face. He's done. "I'm the one with the cut. I only pushed him away from me to prevent him from hurting me more. God, why can't you believe me?!" Hollyberry was taken aback."Lies or not. I cannot tell!- this is too much stress! Could you two try to get along?!" Wow. It's so obvious. It's right in front of your eyes. Who's the one who got pushed? And who's the one with the big as slice on his head?"I cannot believe..." Wildberry murmured."What? You must speak up.""I cannot believe you wouldn't believe someone you've known longer than someone you just met. You should know I wouldn't just attack someone. I'm not like that." Wildberry said, sadness showing through."I'm sorry, really. I've been told two different stories and I don't know which one to believe. So until the next meeting, I need you to stay here. Good bye." Hollyberry shut the door.

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"Wow. Why didn't she believe you?" Crunchy Chip climbed up back into the chamber."You know what? Let's give this a break. Let's call it a day." Wildberry turned the other way."No. We must keep going! Do you think Clotted Cream would of given up?" Wildberry thought for a moment. No he wouldn't. For the little time I've known him for, he seems like the type of person to bring the other to their knees. "Your right. Ok then. I'm not allowed to leave my chamber, though. So now what." Crunchy Chip hesitated. "Hm. Here's an idea! I'll try and trio him up and record him and report back to Dark Cacao! He's very trustworthy and keeps to himself unless he must say!" Wildberry nodded. "Ok. That sounds good.""Alright then! I'll start-" Wildberry grabbed his arm, and brung him into a hug. "H-huh?" Crunchy Chip stammered. "Just- thank you. Thank you for everything. I don't know what I'd do without you." Wildberry smiled at him. Crunchy Chip couldn't help but blush heavily. He pulled him away."Hey hey hey! Let's not get all slobby and shit- I-I'm just gonna go." He hopped out of the window again.God, I think I love that guy.