The Ash Tree

An unlikely ally

"Are you sure this is going to work?" Jess asked.

"Yeah, this plan is a bit.. urm ..far-fetched isn't it?" May said.

"Hush you two. She'll be happy to help you Jess, she loves you. And May, you're also one of her favourites in the other class and I'm a really close friend of hers." Scarlet said.

"We'll add that to the list of things you are hiding then" Jess said sarcastically.

"Haha so funny."

"I still don't get why we have to ask her? Why not Liv or something?" May asked.

"Well, we want someone who won't be scared to do something. Someone who has a bit of power."

"What? Since when does she have power?"

"Sorry, sorry. I meant she's friends with the teachers."

"She is?"

"Yes."

This was convincing enough for them. At break time, they walked up to her and tried to get her on their side.

"Hi Tanisha!" Jess said with some forced enthusiasm.

"Hey. What's with all the people?" Tanisha asked. Jess flushed red. She was normally alone or with May when talking to Tanisha.

"Oh, it's actually what I wanted to talk to you about." Jess said.

Tanisha frowned. She didn't really want to discuss Jess's newfound 'popularity' with her.

"Okayyyyyyy, what about it?"

"Well..." Jess proceeded to explain all that had happened with Alcia, the wierd plot, Scarlet changing sides and not being able to do anything with that. "And, well, your the only person who we could come to for help. Please" Jess begged her for help.

However, Tanisha was not swayed. "Ok, so let me get this straight. You want me to help Ash. After everything that shes done?!?"

"Well, yes. But, it's not just that. You'll be helping us three as well if you do that."

"Nope, sorry, no can do." Tanisha turned to leave.

In desperation, May did the only thing she could think of ti help. "Pwetty pwease with a chwerry on top?" She asked with her best attempt at puppy dog eyes. She hated doing that more than anything else in the world. But, it worked for her little sister, so it would probably work for her too.

Luckly, it worked on Tanisha. "Ok, fine. I'll help you." She said reluctantly.

"Thank god. Please never make me do that ever again." She pleaded.

Tanisha laughed. "Ok."