Ballroom
As expected Jasmine win the whole round flawlessly. The host annouced.
Whoa! She's good! Cream puff exclaimed.
Yeah! Custard agree with her.
She's been first place twice. Latte said impressed.
Princess cookie was in awe to see someone so perfect to be called princess.
The way she just serve everyone at table instead of serving herself like it's her own party in the first round.
The flashback can be seen that every contestant is seated to serve themself for the round and Jasmine just helping everyone comfortly instead of being like everyone else.
And her manner's is like she's been train for this like to be a ruler!
The second round is greetings to every single cookie.
And Jasmine did it all flawlessly she din't even protest when her dress got some stain.
Now moving on to the third round! Host cookie got Princess cookie out of her trance.
Back to Raspberry
Huh!?
Raspberry Cookie looked at Hibiscus Bewilder.
What are you-
I asked if you are ok?
Hibiscus cut her off.
Umm yea.
Hibiscus just look at her worriedly.
Are you sure?
Don't worry I'm fine-
She stand only to almost fell back down if Hibiscus din't caught her with both arms.
Your ankle is twisted. He mumble in her ears.
Raspberry Blush at the closeness.
You look like you can't walk on your own.
I'm fin- ah!
Hibiscus picks her up carrying her bridal style.
I'll take you home.
Raspberry snapped her head at him and waves her hands.
Oh no no no no! I'll just go home myself.
You sure? Your cousin very worried. Hibiscus said in a worried tone.
Raspberry eyes widen.
Oh sure. She mumble.
He chuckled.
Raspberry look at him wierdly.
Sorry it's just were you really running away when someone at home still cares for you?
Raspberry blink before realizing.
OF course no- wait a minute you know i was gonna run away?
Hibiscus just look at her with a sad smile.
I have a freind who did so it's easy for me to tell.
He answer as he start's walking back to the HollyBerry Kingdom.
Raspberry was silent for a while.
Ballroom
Raspberry Mousse sit there watching the princess contest calmly.
Red Tea's word's repeating in his mind.
One can never gain freedom from just staying in the shadow's.
He shooked his head and sigh's dissapointingly.
Yeah!!
Go House Tea!
Raspberry Mousse looked up to the commotion to see Jasmine cookie gracefully dancing.
Raspberry Mousse has a frown in his face.
The head will not be happy at the news.
The next round will annouced shortly so please take a-
*Crash*
RAAAHHHH!!!
AH!
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A dragon! Cream Puff exclaimed.
Huh! Isn't that the same dragon from Back to parfaedea! Question Latte.
Whatever let's take that down before it could cause more damage. Commanded Tea Knight.
With Raspberry and Hibiscus
They were in a clinic checking up on Raspberry ankle.
There good as new! A nurse said.
Now please rest your ankle for about 2 days.
Thank you ma'am. Hibiscus bowed giving her thanks.
No problem sir. The Nurse bow then left.
So you feeling ok now? Hibiscus asked as he ruffle her hair.
I'm fine. Raspberry just mumble.
Hibiscus just stay silent and walks away.
Hibiscus then opens the window and took a peak outside.
Why?
Mmm?
Hibiscus look back at her with a questioning look.
Why did you save me.
Well your in trouble.
I know but, what i mean is why chase after me?
Raspberry look at him with a serious face.
Well why questioning that when there are so many reasons why. Hibiscus answer softly.
Raspberry then realized what he said and just blush.
I just thought only Raspberry Mousse will chase after me.
...
And besides aren't you gonna miss the princess contest to find your bride?
Well my plan was to see who gets along with my sister.
...
And just support her i din't have plans to get married immedietly.
...
I'm just gonna choose to befreind some cookie first then my final decision will be at my birthday.
Wait your still 17?
It's that more surprising.
They both stay silent but laugh's afterwards.
But still....
Raspberry looks at him worriedly.
I think i already fallen in love with someone. Hibiscus confessed messing with his collar.
Rasberry look at him surprised.
Wait you already have an eye for someone!
Hibiscus just scratch his head nervously.
Well they don't know yet or at least i say so.
Mmm
They pretty much dense at my actions around them.
Yeah those kind of people who din't realize the other ones feeling can be...
Frustrating... if your the reader of a love story.
Ye- wait no!
Hibiscus chuckled.
Hollyberry palace
Every cookie just evacuate out of the palace to safety.
Latte, Eclair, Tea Knight, Cream Puff the main 5 and Princess and knight cookie was fighting off the dragon.
Most of them are tired.
Every cookie ok! Tea Knight asked from the front.
Yeah! Custard shouted while healing Gingerbrave.
This Dragon just ruin the Princess contest! Complain Princess cookie.
Well at least we got every cookie to safety. Latte said in relief.
Umm what about those three? Wizard asked pointing out.
Three cookies away from where they are fighting over something.
Jasmine Tea! Refrain from getting into danger! Red Tea Scolded while holding Jasmine Right arm.
I'm sorry but i have to agree with her on this one. Raspberry Mousse said holding her left.
But fighting a dragon!
You are too young!
Then why she fighting? Jasmine tea question pointing out to Cream Puff who was attacking the dragon.
Red tea saw her and gasp.
Why would you put a child to fight! Red Tea Shouted walking towards the fight.
Huh!? That granny is coming! Chilipepper said.
The Giant Red Dragon notice and flinch.
She stops right behind them and cleared her throat.
Sorry but we kin- Eclaire got cut off.
Stay!
Red Tea said bluntly.
The dragon stops attacking and retreat it's head behind the destroyed wall.
Huh? Jasmine looks confused then looks at Raspberry Mousse.
Raspberry Mousse just shrugged.
Now you group. She answer lifting Cream puff.
Huh?
One question WHY LET A CHILD FIGHT!
They all flinch.
Well Cream Puff is already a wizard right Eclaire? Latte reason.
Wait she's an official wizard? Eclaire asked confused.
Well I won't let her fight.
But mi- Cream puff tried to talk but Red Tea Shush her.
Grand Miss Red Tea! Your Grand Daughter just went outside! Raspberry Mousse shouted panting by the Big Hole.
Get her and I'll have a talk with the red dragon he haven't given me this big of a headache since the time he ruined Black Tea's Christaning. Red Tea said Grumply as she walks to where the dragon was hiding.
You know the dragon? Raspberry Mousse.
That's the House Tea secret. Red Tea answer winking.
So are we gonna follow her? Asked Latte.
Why not Tea Knight already went after her. Chilipepper commented.
What! Eclaire exclaimed.
So the rumor's are true about the House Tea fighting dragons. Raspberry Mousse mumble.
Huh? What you say. Eclaire asked looking at Raspberry Mousse.
Tea Knight follow closely behind Red Tea.
Grandma! Why is it scared!? Jasmine Tea asked pointing her sword at the dragon who is Hanging from a bending tree.
Jasmine Tea I'll tell you later about your Great Grandfather Lobe story.
Ok. Jasmine Tea answer disapointingly walking back to the Palace.
Jasmine Tea Past by Tea Knight's hiding spot.
Now get down Dragon fruit cookie!
Ekk!!
Don't give me squek!
The dragon poofs and then turn into an average cookie but with wings bigger than it's body.
Now tell what makes it a great IDEA!
While Red Tea was scolding the red dragon cookie.
Tea Knight was surprise to see a cookie just casually scolding a Dragon.
Granpa tell me something I din't know! Jasmine Demanded pouting.
Ahh well...
Tea Knight looks behind him to See a cookie with Purple hair looks around the same age as Red Tea.
Umm well she will tell you later. He just answer waving it off.
GRANPA!
Tea Knight looked at him with wide eyes.
He looks exactly like Lilac Tea.
Can you be patience.
Tea Knights stands from his hiding place.
Later
That rumor huh? Princess was Outside with the other cookie's.
So your saying that there's a chance that the House Tea has a relation to the dragons? Knight asked.
If so-
Raspberry Mousse saw something in the corner of his eyes that made his pupil wide mouth hanging open.
AAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Many of the female Noble's shriek in dismay.
What are they-
Knight turn around to see.
15 minute earlier
Raspberry and Hibiscus was walking to the hollyberry gate's.
*hah* *hah*
Maybe it wasn't a good idea to decline the cruches. Hibiscus commented from behind her.
Since Raspberry clothe's were dirty Hibiscus bought her a Red Dress long sleeve and knee length floral skirt and end it with white sandals with a red rose in the tip.
Raspberry snapped her head at him.
Shut up!
Hibiscus takes one of her arm and put it behind him and the his other arm around her waist.
We don't have to argue.
...
When they past the gate they saw many Cookies all gather in front of the destroyed ballroom.
Huh? What happen here? Raspberry asked letting go of Hibiscus.
There was a dragon attack.
How did you know?
My grandfather send me a letter while you were being treated. Hibiscus answer fixing his collar.
How much should i pay you?
Excuse me?
Don't take it the wrong way it's not just about the dress you bought for me.. it's just you save my life.
Oh! Well you alive and well is already a payment.
???
Raspberry looks at him suspiciously she try to hold her bracelett but forgot she lost it.
!!!
What's wrong?
Ah! Well... I lost my bracelett. She muttered softly.
You mean this? Hibiscus asked as he took out a rose Bracelett.
Ah where did you find it? She asked happily seeing her bracelett.
She notice her tone and quickly fake cough.
I mean thank you for finding it.
Your welcome. Hibiscus answer smilling sweetly.
Raspberry looks at the bracelett in relief.
May I?
Huh?
I mean put it back to your wrist. Hibiscus asked holding up her bracelett.
Oh! Sure. Raspberry lend her right hand.
Hibicus suddenly went down on one knee surprising Raspberry at his actions.
Hibiscus then holds her hand puts her bracelett back into her right wrist.
Raspberry was about to retreat her hand when Hibiscus squeeze her hand gently.
???
Hibiscus lower his head and kiss the back of Raspberry right hand.
!......
Raspberry just stood there frozen.
AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
All the noble's lady shriek in dismay seeing Hibiscus move to Raspberry.
Hibiscus looks up at Raspberry and wink.
!!!
Oh well we may have not a Princess winner but we do have a newly couple! Host cookie annouced.
Most cookie's claps their hands happily.
Raspberry shooked her head side to side then looks around.
He saw Raspberry Mousse trying to go forward but is hold back by Knight and Wizard.
Hibiscus stands up and put his face beside Raspberry head and Whispher.
Viona will bring the next letter soon.
After that he slowly left the area.
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