The Jem

~27~

The sun was now descending and the horizon coated Galleyana. Crimson rubbed her temples as she tried to conjure up a simple plan, or even just a tiny idea. She paced up and down the master bedroom. Hunter watched her silently. The door was shut. Did that raise suspicion? He thought continuously.

"Ok!" She stopped, "How about? No wait that won't work." She kept mumbling to herself. He pushed himself of the splendidly crafted bed post and walked over to her. "How about we make a plan altogether, your not alone anymore! We will all help piece a plan together." He placed his hands on her small shoulders.

She stared up at him then sighed, "What if they begin to think I'm weak and that I can't lead them anymore?"

"Why would they ever think that, Tree Princess? We are a team now, you can't do all the work." Hunter reassured her with a comforting tone. Crimson said nothing for a while but was still deeply staring into his eyes.

Then she smiled and placed her head on his chest, "Thank you! For everything!" He stroked her hair with an unusual gentleness that before he'd met her, he'd never had. "You keep thanking me for not doing anything." He had amusement in his tone and she could definitely hear it.

Crimson lifted her head from his chest, "Fine! I take it back." She smirked then went serious again, "But without you I couldn't have done any of th-

She stopped talking as he pulled her close to him and kissed her. This was the second time he'd kissed her but it still sent his pulse soaring. His gloved hand slid into her hair and she gripped the sleeve of his shirt. 

After a while they pulled back, breathing unsteadily. "That didn't help me think of a plan! It only distracted me even more!" She huffed out with frustration but also a little hunger. A laugh erupted from him.

                                       ~

Darya was playing with her magic and Jermine was making himself a drink at the minibar when suddenly Deeja entered from the room she had bolted into. Her face was now fully relaxed. "Darya.Jermine the Liar." She said sharply with her head high and her lips flat.

"You aren't still mad, are you kitty cat?" Jermine walked to a chair with a drink in his hand.

"Of course not, I'm just peachy." She said sarcastically.

"Guys, take a seat." Hunter ordered as he and Crimson walked in from their room.

"Have you got a plan?" Darya asked with a sphere of water floating above her hand.

"Sort of." Crimson scratched the back of her ear.

"Lets hear it." Jermine plunked his legs onto a little coffee table in front of him.

"Yes, lets." Deeja purred and sat with her back straight and she looked forward into the distance. Everyone looked at her with confusion.

"Ok so I thought...Deeja, Darya and Jermine, you guys should be the ones to find the holder, because if Queen Cordelia will be attending this event, us two won't be alive tomorrow." Crimson gestured between her and Hunter.

"So this is how your going to do it. Jermine you shift three objects to resemble the entry tickets. Then Darya you walk around and let the Jem lead you to the person, when you find them you signal to Deeja and Jermine to create a distraction so that you can talk to the element wielder and then take them without anyone realising." Crimson explained.

"So you guys really were just thinking of a plan, huh?" Deeja asked with a grim smile as she returned to her usual self.

"Yes, it wasn't what all of you morons were thinking." Hunter cut in.

"What will you two be doing whilst we are at the palace?" Darya lifted an eyebrow.

"Incase you mess up the quite simple plan if I don't say so myself, we will get you out immediately but you have to warn us because we will not be too close to the palace." Crimson replied with all seriousness.

"That sounds good enough for me, but we aren't exactly dressed for the occasion." Jermine complained.

"Your all going to take showers whilst Hunter and I go dress shopping!" Crimson beamed with joy and clapped her hands.

"Bring me something...easy on the eyes." Deeja winked then ran off to the bathroom.

"Please don't make me go." Hunter moaned.

"Sorry, but if we're 'in a relationship ' your gonna have to come with me to protect me." Crimson teased. He rolled his eyes. "Fine!"

                                     ~

After the pair returned with their clothes, they started to get ready for the celebration. Crimson had bought Deeja a tight, sparkly, silver dress that shimmered brightly and was cut at the bottom on one side to show her long honey legs. The back was open and had sparkling lace looping in and out of it. She looked stunning.

Jermine wore a basic black suit with a black bow tie. He did clean up nice though but when he saw Deeja his jaw dropped to the floor. "Woah kitty cat, check you out." He whistled. Her red hair was put up in a bun and she had sliver hair accessories in it.

"I know, but I don't need your flattery!" She snarled obnoxiously.

"Just trying to be nice!" He snorted to himself.