Truth Be Told (Suspicions continuation)

Plans

"Hey," Flower waved to Gelatin, motioning him over, "How long has it been since Firey and Leafy went to find another island?"

"It's been a while, huh? I'd say about 3 weeks, give or take." replied Gelatin. "Wanna try to recover them or something?"

"Well, Four and X are still on some weird vacation, so we can't ask them to recover anyone."

"Huh...What do we do then?"

Flower and Gelatin stood in silence, thinking it over. After what felt like ages, Flower snapped her fingers and gasped, "I have an idea! Gelatin, can you gather the contestants? Oh, and bring them to the beach around...what do you think of 6:30?"

Gelatin looked a little startled. "I mean, I can, but why?"

Flower rolled her eyes. "Just do it and put some trust in me," She said.

"...Sure, why not." Gelatin said reluctantly.

Flower grinned, "Great! I knew you would listen." She waved and parted ways with Gelatin, heading towards the cabins where the Have Cots were staying.

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"Alright!" Gelatin huffed, clasping his hands together. They had gathered all of the contestants on the grainy beach. It was the same place where Leafy and Firey had parted ways to go on their adventure to find their own dream island. Flower figured it would be a good place to start. The contestants all looked confused and a little annoyed, murmuring among themselves.

"So, gelatin and I were having a little chat, and I came up with a smart plan." She began, creating a drumroll for herself, "We're going to make a new recovery center!"

Silence stole the air. some of the more older contestants gave her looks referencing the past.

"...C'mon you guys. It can't be that hard!" Flower chuckled nervously. "I'm sure there's an instructions sheet somewhere in yoyle city."

Ruby stared at Flower, puzzled. "Wouldn't it just be easier to take the one that Two has?" She asked.

"Wait, Two has a recovery center?" Flower's eyebrows shot upwards In surprise.

Ruby smiled sheepishly, "I keep in touch with Book, so she's told me a few things."

"Well then, change of plans! We're going to steal the recovery center from Two!" Gelatin interjected, beaming.

"There's a few flaws with this whole plan, y'know?" Lollipop said, crossing her arms.

"Well, then let's get to working!" Ruby's eyes lit up as they all began brainstorming ideas.

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FLASHBACK

The moon reflected against the dark waters. Inside the watercraft laid two objects that sat across from each other. A flame peers nervously onto the ocean, His blaze exceeding the lunar glow. He looked at his partner, and immediately looked away. Heavy thick smoke billowed above him and dissipated into the night sky. He tried looking into her eyes again. Once more, he looks away. He felt himself glow brighter and warmer from embarrassment. The smoke grew heavier.

It's now or never Firey, You got this. He sucked in his breath as the boat shook, and looked back at Leafy. She stared at Firey intently, concern printed across her face.

"Are you alright? The waves are really...intense." She squeezed his hand for comfort. The boat became more cramped and tiny. At Least for Firey. They were eerily too close together.

"I'm...I'm fine. I have something way more important to tell you anyways." Firey sighed, forcing eye contact with the lemon leaf, her eyes wide as she tilted her head to the side.