To Rule the World | A Zodiac Story

Pax Universum Fest

Actor:  Chase Crawford

Virgo walked into Gemini's shop once again, the bell ringing as he entered. Gemini glanced up at him and grinned, running to the back room. She walked out carefully holding a well decorated cake. She cautiously put in on the counter.

Virgo walked up to the counter. "How much do I owe you?"

"Two silver coins," Gemini informed him. Virgo placed the coins in his hand. "Where's your stand?"

Virgo pointed to the left. "About a block that way."

"Good luck. Maybe I'll send Jaiden by," Gemini told him. Virgo nodded.

"You should. He can have a slice of cake," Virgo agreed.

"Totally. If you need anything else, I can send him over," Gemini promised. "He's a hard worker."

"Where is he now?" Virgo asked, peering around the counter.

"He's upstairs in his room. I'll grab him." Gemini ran to the back room as she said this. "Jaiden! Virgos here!"

Footsteps ran through the bakery as a young black boy appeared, his curly hair a mess as he ran in front of the counter and to Virgo.

"Hey, buddy! What's up?" Virgo asked him.

Jaiden laughed and signed, "Nothing much. Are you here for the festival?"

Virgo nodded. "I was wondering if you would like to help me out?"

Jaiden nodded happily, turning to Gemini for approval. Gemini dramatically put a hand on her heart.

"Wow. I'm being replaced," Gemini joked. She then nodded at them. "Go. Have fun."

Jaiden signed, "Thanks. Bye, Auntie Gem."

"Bye, kiddo," Gemini waved as the two walked out the door. Virgo quickly backtracked in. "Forgot the cake?"

Virgo nodded. "Forgot the cake." Virgo grabbed the cake and left once again.

Gemini chuckled and wiped down the counter. She could already see people out an about rather than inside their houses. Pax Universum  Fest celebrated the lasting peace between the kingdoms and it was the biggest holiday among the kingdoms. Everyone enjoyed the festivities.

The door rang to reveal Aries and Pisces,who both looked really happy. Aries ran up to Gemini and hugged her. Gemini hugged him back, slightly confused. But, she liked hugs.

"Guess what?" Aries asked, putting her down. "I've got a promotion!"

Gemini grinned at him. "Dude. No way. What is it?"

"I am now Prince Pisces' personal escort," he said in a fancy accent. "I make twice the money."

Gemini gave him another hug. "That's awesome! So, does this mean you and Pisces can enjoy the festival?" She pulled away as she said it.

"Yeah! Where's Jaiden? I can't wait to tell him." Aries peered around the back room, looking for the little boy.

"You didn't tell me about this in advance, so he's helping a friend of mine. You met him the other day. Virgo Vermillious," Gemini informed him. "He's a block to the left."

"Thanks, Gem," Aries said with a grin. He backed up to Pisces.

Gemini came out from behind the counter to hug Pisces as well. Pisces seemed borderline surprised, like he wasn't hugged very often. Gemini pulled away as she started talking.

"Anything I can do for you boys?" Gemini asked. Wiping her hands on her apron. Aries and Pisces realized they had hands of flour on their backs.

"Can I get two apple flakys?" Aries asked. It was a flaky bread that tasted like apple pie, but sweeter. "For me and Jaiden."