Chatterbox: Down to Earth

"Diovald's Dissapearance"

June 21st 2017; Cricket Country

They've gotten stronger. I try to push them away, to hide them, anything to get rid of them,  but they keep coming back. Each day, I feel myself slowly slipping into a depression no one can get me out of. I'm at a loss of what to do now. Without her; I'm nothing. *Groans* Oh Elsa, you've stolen my heart and left a hole there. But the trouble is. . . I don't want it back.

-Sincerely, Diovald

Diovald closed his journal and looked forlornly out the window of his bedroom. What was he going to do? "She's gone. There's nothing you can do, so snap out of it," he chastised himself. "Ugh. What's the use? Without her. . . I'm nothing. I have no purpose, and see no reason for living. It gets worse each day."

He sighed. "I need to talk to Joan."

Slipping off his bed, he quietly crept to the other side of the room without waking his siblings, Puck and Ariel. Taking a deep breath, he shape shifted into a mouse and squeezed out the door, into the room Joan slept.

Puck watched with one beady eye open, the other closed. "What's Diovald doing?" she mused, as she swooped down from the rafters, changing from crow to girl.

"Ariel." She whispered, shaking her twin brother's shoulder,

"Hmm. . . "

"Wake up."

"Puck. . . it's 4 in the morning. . . get some sleep, and let others have their peace and quiet."

"I can't. Diovald's gone."  

"Gone?" Ariel sat up in bed. "What do you mean. . . gone?"

"I mean, he's not in his bed. Come on!" She beckoned to the door. "I think he went to go talk to Joan."

"What for?"

"That's what we're about to find out." She giggled and handed Ariel a small pill. "Here; swallow this."

"What is it?"

"My newest invention: Invisipills! See, it's a play on words. Invisible, invisipills. . ."

"I get it. What's it do?"

"They make you appear invisible, like in the name silly! Imagine the possiblites! You could put a sheet over your head, and be a ghost! When people take off the sheet, thinking to see someone underneath, they won't see a thing! You could also whisper lies about other people. . . but that's more mean than mischevious. A great addition to my prank shop, don't you think?"

"Yeah. . . sure." Ariel said nervously. "Have you tried it out yet?"

"Nope!" Puck grinned. "That's the fun of inventing! These pills should work for about 10-15 minutes. However, because I haven't tried them yet, there may be some side effects."

"Such as?"

"Dizziness, nausea, not being able to be seen for a year, (which would be kind of fun),  never be noticed, or. . . "

"What?"

"You could potentially dissapear forever. But anyways, down it goes!" Puck quickly swallowed her pill. "You next."  

Ariel shook his head. "Nuh-uh. Last time I tried something you untested, there were disastrous consequences. I'm NOT doing that again. I think I'll just go the old fashioned way."

"How do you do that?"

Ariel shuffled nervously. "I. . . recently discovered a new ability. I can manipulate myself into air so that I can go through walls, and even hover longer than usual. The only downside is that you can still see a faint outline of me, even though I'm sort of invisible."

"Ok, then let's go! We're missing all the action up there."

"Don't you mean: OUT there?"

"Nope! Up." Puck pointed out the tree in the middle of the room as she quietly opened the door. Diovald and Joan we're talking to each other on a lower branch, where Joan slept sometimes.

"Oh."

"Shh. . . I can't hear!" Puck said.

Diovald was talking. "-Can't live without her. . . feel so lonely. . ."

A pause, then Joan spake. "Like Puck. . . Dev. . . memories erased. . . "

"Ugh, I still can't hear!" Puck said. "Think you can get me up?"

"Why? Can't you fly?"

"Yeah, but my invisipills can only do so much. Otherwise, if they fell into the wrong hands, then we'd have a world crisis to fix." 

"Fine." Ariel sighed. "Hop on."

Puck climbed onto Ariel's back the best she could, as both of them were invisible and Ariel floated them up to a branch just barely below one Joan and Diovald were on.

"You miss her that much?"

"That's Joan." Puck whispered to Ariel.

A pause. "I do."

"And you're sure about this?" 

"Yes." Diovald nodded, which made the branch above Ariel and Puck shake a little bit. "I am."

"Very well. I'll tell Ariel and Puck in the morning-"

"Tell us what?" Puck said a little too loudly. Both Joan and Diovald looked around them.

"Puck, I know you're here."

"Whoops." Puck whispered. 

"You too Ariel. Congratulations on finding your new ability." Joan said as both Ariel and Puck floated up on one of Ariel's clouds. Puck was just beginning to reappear. "Puck, how are you invisible?"

"Um. . ."

Joan shook her head. "Nevermind, don't tell me now. I'm glad you both are here, as we have some family business to discuss. I'm assuming Galahad is still asleep?"

The twins nodded. "He sleeps like a rock. You can never wake him up."

"Just as well." Joan nodded. "Anyways, Diovald has something he would like to tell us. Diovald?”

Diovald took a deep breath as he turned towards the twins. “I’m. . . I’m leaving Cricket Country.”

“WHAT?!?!” The twins exclaimed.

“But. . . but why?” Puck stuttered. “Don’t you like it here?”

“Yes, I love it here, the friends, the memories, everything. Especially you. But. . . I miss Elsa. Joan offered to erase my memories, but I don’t want that. If I stay, my depression will only grow deeper. If I leave, I have a chance of finding her again. It’s a slim chance. . . but I know I can’t keep living like this. I need to find her. Please understand.”

Puck nodded. Crossing the border of Cricket Country was a big deal, once AEs crossed, they usually never came back. If you left for a little bit, you could come back. If you left forever. . . but that was another story to tell.

“We’ll miss you Diovald.” Puck said reaching over to hug him. “I miss Elsa too, so please, if you happen to find her, tell her Puck says hi.”

Diovald nodded. “I will.” He looked over in Ariel’s direction where Ariel was quietly crying.

“Ariel-”

“It’s ok bud. I know, and I understand. I’d feel the same way about Saphira if she left, and I’d probably try to find her too.”

Diovald smiled. “Thanks for understanding. Promise you’ll tell Galahad for me?”

 

“We promise.” Joan said. “And we’ll be up early in the morning to say goodbye.”  

“Diovald-promise you’ll write to us?”

“If I can.”

“Also. . . can I have your boots please?” Puck asked eagerly. “I’ve been dying to wear them ever since we met!”

Everyone laughed. Diovald smiled. “Of course you can Puck.”

“Alright, family meeting over. Diovald, you should probably get some sleep.”

“Yeah, you’re right. Goodnight guys.”

“Goodnight Diovald.”

Diovald shapeshifted into a crow and swept down into his room. The last thing he heard was Joan talking to Puck about her invisipill.

~4 hours later~

It was a chilly morning as the Black family huddled outside. Chatterboxers houses were  behind them, the Country’s borderline in front.

“Well, I guess it’s time for me to go.” Diovald spoke up.

“Yeah, I guess.” Ariel said as he kicked the dirt.

Puck handed Diovald a couple of her invisipills, and itching powder smoke bombs. “In case of danger.”

Ariel gave him a whittling knife. “To make pan pipes. Just like I taught you.”

Galahad kissed Diovald on the cheek goodbye, and then shyly slunk back to the rest of the group. Hugs were exchanged once more, and DIovald stood back.

“Good luck Diovald.” Joan said gently. ‘We’ll miss you.”

“I’ll miss you too.”

Puck, Ariel, Galahad, and Joan all watched as Diovald took a deep breath and stepped over the country border line, for good.

“Think he’ll find Elsa?” Puck asked turning to Joan.

“Yeah. He’s tough, and determined. When you have that, there’s nothing that can get in your way.”

~A week later~

Diovald was still trekking across a barren desert. There was a hot sun overhead, and earlier he had run out of drinking water.

Ahead, he could see a town. Or was that a hallucination? Nonetheless, he kept going, until he fainted at the front gates.

When he woke up, he saw a girl with blonde hair, blue eyes, and cat ears looking curiously down at him.

DIovald smiled. “Hello Elsa,” before he fainted once again.

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So; if you've  read all of this, good for you! If you just skipped to the end, go back and read this. Please, and thank you. 
Anyways, WE'RE BACK!!! (Probably no one noticed though, so yeah. We haven't posted much, but we HAVE been peering in the background and seeing how everything's going.) 
So, you can see we have had some new changes to the Black family.
Diovald, (my AE) has left to find Elsa, (Cho C's AE, and the love of his life) so at the moment, I have only 2 AEs: Puck and Ariel. I just felt like he wasn't being a part of me anymore, so I wrote this. And, if you're curious, Diovald DID indeed find Elsa. I'm in contact through email with Cho C., so Diovalad and Elsa are still able to contact each other. So, technically, he's still alive just he's not going to be on Cricket.
I may come up with another AE, but I think I'm going to wait at the moment. Puck, Ariel, and Galahad are pretty emotional about the dissapearance of Diovald. 
Ariel has a new ability; he's able to manipulate himself into air. So now, he has three abilities: hovering in air, (just a few inches off the floor,) making a cloud, and manipulating himself into air. (The only downside is that he's not completely invisible, you can still see a shadow of him. He can also carry something that is just about the same weight as him; such as Puck.)  He's also starting to teach others to make pan pipes. 
Puck is still as mischevious as ever, and continues to invent new pranks., especially for her prank shop. *A boom and explosion is heard in the background* So yeah, she's doing great. If you are wondering about this line in the story above, which Puck overheard: "Like Puck. . . Dev. . . memories erased. . . " I, um, may have erased Puck's memories of Dev. She was becoming so sulky around the house, staying in her room all the time, never her mischevious self, when one day she came to me begging to have her memories erased. I did some hunting around, and found a spell from a friend which could erase certain memories. So, she remembers everything else besides her crush on Dev. 
Galahad continues to practice his sword, sparring, and jousting skills along with his horse Arthur. The only change he's had is getting a horse, and being a deep sleeper. :) 
And as for me? *Shrugs* I'm doing just fine. Not sure if anyone remembers me, which brings me to one question.
Should I leave? I don't know, I've been pondering this question for a while and wondering if I should. I was in the same generation as Scylla, Clouded Leopard, SydneySong, Cho C., Icy, Autumn Leaves, (who was known as Shadowmoon back in the day,) Daisy, and a bunch of others I'm probably forgetting. I just feel like I'm not being noticed. And I know it's kind of my fault for not getting noticed, and I'll try to post more often now that summer has started, but yeah. 
So what do you guys think? Should I stay, or should I leave?
Anyways; we're back, and we're rolling! Hope y'all have a great rest of your day. :)

submitted by Joan B. of Arc, age 14, Joan's house
(June 22, 2017 - 4:30 pm)

 You . . . you erased Puck's memories of Dev?!

 HALLELUJAH!

 Don't fake it. I can see your eye twitching.

 MY EYE IS NOT TWITCHING!

 It so totally is.

 IT SO TOTALLY IS NOT!

 Um . . . will someone explain to me what's going on?

 Puck and Dev are -

 MORTAL ENEMIES!

 Star-crossed lovers that -

 HATE EACH OTHER MORE THAN THE JOKER HATES BATMAN!

 Have a long and tragic -

 DEFEAT ON HER PART!

 Story as Dev constantly denies that he's completely in love with her.

 Ooh, okay. But then why did Puck erase her memories?
 
One regection too much, I suppose. Who cares? My OTP is ruined!

 I think we need to do something about this . . . 

 Dun-dun-dun!

 Joan, don't leave unless you want to. If your only reason to go is because everyone else from "your time" has, forget it. Hey, I'm still here! (as are a distraught Feather and "elated" Dev.) When I saw the name Joan B., I was really happy because I realized you'd been distant for a while and I was happy to hear from you.

 I may have to make a response to this. Cú Chulainn the miracle worker is sure to do something - I mean, she sure keeps her word.

submitted by St.Owl (and co.), age Recarnated, Everywhere
(June 22, 2017 - 5:02 pm)

Thanks St. Owl! *Hugs*

Puck: *Peeks around the corner* Oh hey Dev! Why the long face?

Oh, I know. Is it because I haven't pranked you in a while? Hah! *Skips away yelling* Might want to check under your bed tonight!

Me: Oh yeah. . . because I erased her memories, she now only remembers Dev and her as frenemies. Oh dear; I would probably take her advice about checking under your bed. Thanks again for the advice St. Owl, and for reminding me that I have friends here. :)   

submitted by Joan B. of Arc, age 15!!!!! , Camelot
(June 24, 2017 - 9:42 pm)

TOP TOP TOP TOP TOP!!!

(And thanks Admins; you guys are the best!) 

submitted by TOP, age TOP, TOP
(June 22, 2017 - 5:14 pm)

Tops!!  Toodleedoodleetop! Top! :) 

submitted by Top
(June 22, 2017 - 5:55 pm)

Don't leave! I notice you, and  I'm sure you still will find your place in the Chatterbox, and Cricket County.

Also, I have a question; If I joined in October 2016, what generation am I? I'm not old or particularily new, and not a lot of people joined until after the Diversity War (or at least, if they did I noticed none of them, and possibly I was the last in a wave of people who came before me) but basically I'm confused!

Most important of all, DON'T LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

submitted by Pepper Star
(June 22, 2017 - 9:00 pm)

@Pepper Star I think you're in mine.

submitted by elementgirl18917
(June 23, 2017 - 6:10 am)

Thanks Pepper Star. :)

I think that I will stay; and I hope I get to know you better.  

submitted by Joan B. of Arc, age 15!!!!! , Camelot
(June 24, 2017 - 9:45 pm)

Oh dear, I just killed off Diovald in my Ski Lodge.

submitted by Fantasy Story Keeper, age ? million, Fantasyland
(June 22, 2017 - 9:13 pm)

Oh my goodness; I forgot that we joined that Ski Lodge! I'll have to go check it out. . . and it's fine. :)

submitted by Joan B. of Arc, age 15!!!!! , Camelot
(June 24, 2017 - 9:46 pm)

Welcome back, Joan! Sorry about your AE, but I'm glad he's reunited with Elsa now. It's your choice, but I don't think you should leave. I'd miss you so much (and have missed you because I haven't seen you for a while) and I'm sure other people would too. Glad you're back!

submitted by Cockleburr
(June 22, 2017 - 9:25 pm)

Thank you Cockleburr!  

I think that I will stay; I hope to get to know you better! Also, thanks for reminding me that I do indeed have friends here. :)   

submitted by Joan B. of Arc, age 15!!!!! , Camelot
(June 24, 2017 - 9:47 pm)

Goodbye, Diovald. May you *sniff* find your true *SnIfF* AAAHHHH I CAN'T TaKE It ANymORe!!

*bursts into tears on Ultron's shoulder*

*Ultron uncomfortably shifts away*

IT'S SO SAPPY!!!! AAFHDGKHGETOJDQTHTSP

Emerald. Uhh, could you just- 

AHhHHhh It'S TOO SaPpYCHTACBJPUTYG...

*incoherent grumbling*

 

Hey, Joan B! I've always wondered what the B stands for. Idk if you know me all that well, but I actually joined back in August 2015, which was...before Cho and Cloud, but after Sydney? I remember that Mei was still Leaf of Love back then. 

As for whether you should stay or go...well...have a look around.  A LOT of people, including Silverwaxwing, Ballet, and Leafmist are back, probably 'cause of summer. There are a bunch of dedicated RPs going as well. 

 

 

Oh come on, Emerald! It's not THAT emotional! 

Pfff! You're just grumpy that Jarvis has been watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!

How dare you mention that organization!!!

Ooh, did I hit a nerve??? Does this have anything to do with that METEOR of your's?

Go away!! 

submitted by Jarvis, age ???
(June 22, 2017 - 10:15 pm)

Hey Jarvis!

Yes; I do remember you, I just haven't gotten the chance to get to know you that well as a CBer!

To answer your question; the B. in my name stands for "Black," as I wrote in my story "the Black family," and it's the reason why in Ski Lodges if they put full name for my AEs, then I write their first name, and then their last name in parantheses (Black.)  

It is not my real last name. Joan Black was the name of one of the very first characters I created in a RP here called "Tomboy Club," created by Dragonrider. At the time I first joined Cricket, I loved Joan of Arc, (and still do,) so I created my CB name to be "Joan B. of Arc."

So yeah, there you have it. What the B. in my CB name stands for; it's probably a lot more information than you were looking for.

I hope I can get to know you better!  

submitted by Joan B. of Arc, age 15!!!!! , Camelot
(June 24, 2017 - 9:55 pm)

Hello Joan!!! First off, I want to say that was realy well written. Second, welcome back-ish and DON'T YOU DARE LEAVE OR ELSE I WILL SEND A HERD OF MURDER COWS TO HUNT YOU DOWN AND DRAG YOU BACK!!! Ahem, anyway, good to see you. :)

submitted by Nebula, age 1 Million , The Milky Way
(June 23, 2017 - 6:04 am)
submitted by @Nebula, it's actual, age ly called , a murder of crows
(June 23, 2017 - 10:16 am)