3. At the fair

Once again such an ingenious name for a chapter ... I'm just not creative ... * shame *

Cu Feana

The laptop rang once briefly. Jade woke up from her light sleep with a start. She fell asleep while staring in the mirror. Still slightly dazed, she looked at the Destop. There was the data and video analysis that she created during the training. Shortly before ... abruptly she broke off. Then she saw the blinking symbol that indicated that an email had arrived. She opened it curiously.

11/15/2004 7:12 PM

Hi Celîr,

everything seems to be going as planned. I'm on my way now too. Intend to intercept them on the cruise ship. Guess who's also in the party!

Yes, exactly, Robert !! He'll probably make it even easier for me.

Let's see, maybe I'll turn your head * g * yeah, I know I'm bad.

Well, that's it from me for now.Oh yes, can you get me a reservation? I know you have your tricks on there. It would be best if I could come with you from Paris. Then the Bladebreakers have been on the ship long enough and I heard that Robert was getting on too. Okay, see you!

Your Cécile

Happy to have something to do, Jade sat down at the laptop and went to the shipping company's main page. At that moment there was a slight knock and Tala came in.

Jade quickly pulls the lid down and turned to him.

"Oh, um, hello Tala. What's up?" she asked. Tala glanced at the laptop.

“I wanted to ask if you still need analysis,” he replied without taking his eyes off the laptop. "No, I should have everything, although they are always changing. Thank you, Tala." She smiled. “Good.” Tala turned around. “Um, Tala?” Jade realized that she was now on unexplored ground. "Yes?" he turned around again.“I, uh, wanted to ask what you guys are doing tonight.” Jade was strangely unsure. "Tonight?" Tala looked at her puzzled. "Exercise, what else?"

"Have you never been out for something in the evening?" Jade asked, strangely fascinated.

"Um, no. We learned in the abbey that training is the most important thing. You should know that too." He sounded suspicious. "I got in a little later. After something happened." Her voice made it clear that it would stay that way.

"But you've been training all day today. What do you think if we just take a look at the city? It's the big festivals at the moment. Don't you even want to see it? I've heard so many exciting things about it. "Raved Jade. Tala hesitated. "Boris would certainly not be for it ..." "But Boris doesn't notice anything. And otherwise I'll take all the blame on myself. Oh, come on! Please !!"

She looked at him with big, begging eyes.Tala was not used to such weapons and Jade saw his resistance melt away. "Well, it can't hurt ..." J

ade beamed. "That's great! I'll finish this task for a moment, and then we can start!" Tala left the room with the feeling that she had been ripped off ...

Jade quickly hacked into the system and entered a few codes. Confirmation came a minute later. Booked cruise from Paris to Riga.

Tickets will be sent to the specified address. Thanks for your order.

Jade smiled and decided to write an email to Cecile afterwards. She locked the laptop away and picked up her coat. She noticed herself that her cheerfulness was more to be suppressed, but paid no more attention to it.

With a smile she picked up the boys, who were now slightly confused about Tala's news.

The city was fully illuminated. It looked beautiful how the lights were reflected in the river.Jade stared at the swaying reflections, lost in thought. Elyon would have loved this picture, she thought wistfully. Then she pulled herself together again. "Come on, are you coming?" you could see from the Demolition Boys that they didn't know what to make of this. Jade gave a big laugh. "You might look. A little fun will do you good. Where should we go first? At the fair? Have you ever ridden a rollercoaster?" They shook their heads with a queasy feeling. You would soon regret it ...

“I'm so sick,” Spencer said, leaning against the back wall of a booth. "Spencer, you're crazy. That was the strongest thing I've ever done! Let's go again!" Ian was thrilled. "I'll go with you again." Said Bryan.

Jade was secretly amazed at him. She had seen him as a tough and emotionally cold blader, especially when she had seen some of his fights on the Internet.And she had kept that impression. But right now it was really blossoming. Well, he couldn't change completely, but Jade was secretly proud of herself to see him more human. Spencer seemed to be getting more normal too, and Ian was really enjoying himself. But she still couldn't make up her mind from Tala. It was really easy to persuade him, but he didn't tell whether he liked the visit or not. She sighed softly. "Then we'll leave you here and move on. We can't look for something so fast, Spencer." She suggested. At the sight of the panic tower it had become much paler. "What do you think of the ghost train?" Jade asked cheerfully. Spencer nodded in relief and Tala followed with folded arms. The ghost train wasn't very spectacular, but Spencer seemed to like it. He had discovered that he could frighten the people who followed them and was enjoying himself like a king.And so there was left tala and jade. "And what now?" Jade asked as they left Spencer at the haunted house. Tala shrugged. "I don't know my way around here," he said curtly. Jade sighed. "Tala, it would be really nice of you if you would show me whether or what you like and what you don't. The others made it.

Show a sign of life from yourself. "Tala looked at her slightly taken aback.

She laughed and pulled him behind her. "What do you think maybe we should both try the Panictower?" she beamed and was pleased to see that Tala showed emotion as he stared at the tower. Then he seemed to pull himself together. “Why not.” He said and wanted to go.

Jade, however, stopped. "You don't mean that, are you?" Her voice shook slightly. Tala turned around "Is anything?" asked he. "Um, Tala, I didn't mean that seriously. You know, roller coaster is still possible, but from a certain height I get" you could see the embarrassment "well, I get a fear of heights ..." Tala was not prepared for such a confession been."Um, well, we can go back slowly and then collect the others again. I mean, maybe there is still something to see in the city, you meant something about festivals ..." Tala looked slightly helpless.

At that moment five girls suddenly stormed on. "Oh my god, it really is Tala!" the girl looked like she was about to faint. “Oh, Tala, Tala, can I get an autograph?” “I'm such a big fan of yours, Tala!” Tala felt cornered. He had never had to experience such situations - thanks to Boris - and the sight of the five hysterical fans unsettled him, as he realized slightly annoyed.

But then Jade's clear voice rang out. She laughed and hacked at him.

The girls stared at her in confusion and hostility. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but this isn't Tala. Jack is just a pretty big Tala fan, as much as his friends Ian, Spencer and Bryan absolutely adore.That's why they try to look as similar as possible to their role models.

This is not the first time they have been mixed up. But let's be honest: You don't think that the real Demolition Boys would just walk around here without bodyguards? "The five girls shook their heads in syncron.

But one of them spoke up again: "Uh, anyway ... Jack is not still available by any chance?" Jade made a rather sour face. "No, they haven't been singing around for long. Sorry, everyone's already taken. You're late. And Jack is my friend!" The five left as quickly as they came.

Tala looked astonished at Jade, who was still snuggling against his side

"Interesting story, and the others were blown away too.

You seem to be good at lying. "

“Looks like it.” She purred and whispered to him:

"But you don't quite believe it yet. At the back of the cotton candy stand there are two more ..."