I feel so bad :P I couldn't finish Fade Away by the deadline. I postponed writing this book for nothing!!! D: Sorry! Nevertheless, enjoy!
Weeks have passed. The normal days continue on, and for once, nothing out of the ordinary occurs.
MIETTE: *Walks over to Serena, a bit nervous* Um... Hi.
SERENA: It's you again?! My Arceus-
MIETTE: *Waves hands around, frantically* No, no! I'm... I'm here to apologize.
Serena looks doubtful, but continues to listen.
MIETTE: You were right. I can't expect Ash to love me more than you instantly. As you said before... Nothing we have ever done together tested our bond.
SERENA: Um, ok...
MIETTE: I was a real jerk to you. I now see that. So... How about we start over? Clean slate, just as if we have never met before?
Serena thinks about her decision for a while, then smiles.
SERENA: *Thinks* I'm pretty sure this is all an act, but I'll stick with it for a while. I'll talk to the girls about it. *Says* Okay, then. Hello! My name's Serena. And yours?
MIETTE: *Smiles back* I'm Miette. It's nice to meet you!
The two share a giggle, then begin to talk.
MIETTE: Got any plans for Saturday?
SERENA: Eh? No, why?
Miette's grin widens.
MIETTE: How 'bout going for a little shopping trip? Me, you, Ash?
Short Time Skip with Miette
The girl looks around, trying to see if anyone can overhear her.
MIETTE: *Calls number on her phone* C'mon, pick up... I don't have all day...
???: Oh. It's you.
MIETTE: *Rolls eyes* Well, how nice. Okay, I got news: it's settled. Tomorrow.
???: The day? It's tomorrow?
MIETTE: Yep. That's what I just freaking said, didn't I?
???: No need for that. So, looks like she trusts you well enough?
MIETTE: Surprisingly, yes. I made one of the worst possible apology speech ever, but she's gullible enough. Kind of a moron.
???: Do you know who you're talking to?
MIETTE: Well, I'm sorry. It's partially true.
???: I'm doing you a favor by forgetting you said that.
MIETTE: *Snorts* I'm gratified.
???: You'd better not forget your part, Miette. Of course, you'll get your side of the bargain, as well.
MIETTE: Ha! Same goes for you.
???: Alright, then. I'm hanging up.
A slow smirk comes across Miette's face.
MIETTE: Oh, Serena Yvonne. You made a mistake in making an enemy out of me.
And... Back with the Crew. The girls.
SERENA: ...Hmm. Weird.
MAY: Huh? What's weird, Serena?
SERENA: Remember that blue-haired girl I told you about?
DAWN: Me, right? Nah, just joking. What about Miette?
SERENA: Err, she just came up to me and suddenly... apologized.
SHAUNA: Wait, Miette, saying sorry? When Grumpig's fly!!!
SERENA: Exactly. I find it a bit off. Should I believe her? Apparently, she wants Ash and I to come on a shopping trip with her on Saturday.
The other girls think about this for a while.
DAWN: I dunno. Her words earlier... She acted vain, self-confident, and a lot more I will not say.
SERENA: *Nods* Yeah.
MAY: And here, she apologized. Somethings obviously not right.
SHAUNA: Of course. But it would be suspicious of we were to all tag along with you.
SERENA: I've already told Ash about it- though not about the Miette incident during the Showcase- and he agrees he'll come.
DAWN: I guess you can go. Just be extra cautious, Serena! Call us if you need something, for any reason.
SERENA: *Nods* Right.