The Zodiac Signs - Time And Space

Chapter 22 - Back to Normal...?

[Sep 3, 2023-Oct 15, 2023]

Sagittarius' POV
Song: I Write Sins Not Tragedies By Panic! At The Disco

I was walking with Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Gemini through the halls. I glanced at Aquarius and smiled. It's good to have her back. It didn't feel complete without her. As we walked, I caught sight of a sky blue-haired horse girl. Oh no. Pegasus.

"Oh. Looks like your little sister is back." She pointed to Aquarius. "I heard she got kidnapped." She walked up to us. "Yeah. But I'm fine now." Aquarius shrugged. "That's good." Pegasus patted her shoulder. "Bet you're happy." She gestured to me. "Yeah, I am. It felt..." I paused. "...incomplete without her." I looked to Aquarius. She smiled at me, and I smiled back. "Okay, well, I won't ruin your sibling moment. Bye, Arrow Man." Pegasus walked away. "Bye, I guess." I rolled my eyes.

"Who's that girl? You're girlfriend?" Gemini chuckled. "What?! No! She's not hot enough." I raised my eyebrow. After a short silence, the girls started bursting out laughing, and Scorpio gave me an 'are you serious' look. "What?!" I chuckled.

"Are you serious?!" Capricorn wiped a tear. "You can't judge someone because of their looks." She chuckled. "Yeah. It's what's on the inside, idiot." Aquarius rolled her eyes playfully. "Yeah, I know. I just don't like her. She's annoying." I shrugged as we continued walking.

As we walked into class, people immediately began staring as us. They had been whispering before, and it got worse when we walked in. There was a bit of a long silence that was broken by a hiccup. "S-sorry..." Capricorn muttered, clearly looking embarrassed. "I get hiccups when I'm nervous." She added, looking away.

"So, how have you five been with your...family situation." Geminea spoke up, clearly gesturing to and talking about Aquarius. "That's none of your concern." Scorpio stepped forward. "Yeah, so go be nosy somewhere else." Gemini pitched in. "And if I don't?" Geminea raised her eyebrow. "Then you'll feel the wrath of our family." I smiled innocently. "So move on from it," Capricorn cleared her throat and added a word under her breath. "Leech."

"What did you call me?" Geminea blurted out. "I didn't say anything." Capricorn walked past her. "Lies -"

"Girls!" Mrs. Delphinus got in between them. "It's 7:30 in the morning. Do you really want to do this now?" She raised her eyebrow, looking tired of those two at each other's throats all the time. Geminea just rolled her eyes as Capricorn walked to her seat in the back. Mrs. Delphinus then sighed and went back to her desk. Soon after, Scorpio, Gemini, Aquarius, and I all got to our seats as the morning bell rung.

"Okay, I'm tired. You're all ahead. Just be quiet." Mrs. Delphinus got straight to the point as kids immediately began moving to get by their friends. As I looked around the classroom, I noticed Vulpecula looking lonely. "Hey," I walked up to her. I saw her turn her head towards me. "You look a little lonely, though you might like someone to sit by." I smiled, sitting next to her. "Thanks, Sagi." She murmured. "Sure." I smiled again. I was about to say something again when I heard whispering again, and it was very clear this time.

"Hey, did you hear about Aquarius getting kidnapped?"
"Yeah, it was all over the news."

"Ugh. Stupid people. Why are they still talking about that? It's over." I groaned. It was so annoying. I then glanced at Aquarius, and I could immediately tell she was listening in to their conversation. "Oh no, poor Aquarius looks like she heard what they're tattling about." I murmured to Vulpecula.

"Should we talk to her about it?"
"Are you stupid? No!"

"You call you friend stupid, yet you're the stupid one for talking about a clasmate behind her back." Vulpecula slowly stood up. "What are you talking about, fox girl?" A girl said. "Yeah, aren't you like blind or something?" Another girl raised her eyebrow. "I am not blind, I just choose to wear this blindfold." Vulpecula explains. "And I overheard your conversation about Aquarius." She added. "While that event did happen, it's over now, and you should move on from it, as most people have. End of story." The two girls were left speechless. Vulpecula then sat back down. "Nice going, Vul." I smiled. She just nodded. "Sure, you said your little sister heard, right? I thought I'd help her out." She shrugged.

"You wanted to help me out?" Aquarius walked up to the two of us. "I did." Vulpecula nodded. Aquarius gave her a grateful smile. "Thanks." She smiled, genuine gratefulness in her eyes. "Sure." Vulpecula smiled. "You're name's Aquarius, right?" She added. Aquarius nodded in response. "Yeah. That's me. Why?" Aquarius blinked. "Just wondering." Vulpecula shrugged. "So, you and my dumb friend right here are siblings?" She gestured to me. "Heh, yep, that's right." Aquarius chuckled. "Thought so, well you seem like a good person. It was nice to meet you." Vulpecula slowly held her hand out in the direction of Aquarius' voice. "Yeah, you too." Aquarius smiled, shaking Vulpecula's hand. "Aww, look at you too." I wrapped my arms around the both of them. "My little sister and my best friend are becoming friends." I smiled.

Just then, I heard my phone rumble from my pocket. I let the two of them go and took out my phone. Leo was calling me. I picked up the phone.

"What do you mean 'best friend?' What about me?!" He yelled into the phone. "Ah! Sorry, Leo!" I laughed. "How dare you? You betrayed me! And I know that you'll never feel sorry!" He began singing. "Are you singing Tratior?" I raised my eyebrow. "Yes, because that's what you are!" Leo said in his dramatic voice. He then continued singing. I just laughed at his dramatic singing.

"Leo. Sagittarius. You're literally on the other side of the room to each other. Just go to each other in person." Mrs. Delphinus' voice made both of us stop making noise. Soon after, we both began laughing. Then I felt someone dragging me. "Huh?" I say through laughs. "I'm giving you a helping hand, big brother." Aquarius chuckled. She dragged me to Leo's seat. "There ya go." She tried to pat my head after. I chuckled and bent down a little, allowing Aquarius to pat my head. "Bye now." She walked away. I just playfully rolled my eyes. "Little sisters, right?" I chuckled. "I guess." Leo shrugged. Leo and I then began talking.

I then suddenly felt a little strange...