60. Spinel

There was silence. August looked with surprised eyes at this strange, hyperactive and joyful entity that called itself Spinel. At the moment, this is the strangest shit that has happened to him.

--- Who are you ?

--- Didn't you listen to me, silly ? I'm Spinel ! The most joyful, friendly and playful gem !

--- Oh, I see..... bye.- August abruptly turned around and tried to hide from her with a quick step.

--- Are you in a hurry somewhere ? - suddenly, August's arms were wrapped around him from behind and Spinel pressed against his back.

--- Let me go ! - August tried to pull her off, but no matter how hard he tried, she held on very tightly.

--- Ha ha ! Are we having a rodeo ? Go ahead, my bull !

--- What's your problem ?! And anyway, how do you know about the rodeo ?

--- I just know !

--- ....can you finally let me go ?!

--- Hmmm, let me think, NO.

--- Aaaaaah ! - August continued his attempts, but they were even. They stuck to him like gum to a desk.

--- What do you want ?!

--- Boo, don't be mean ! You look so sad, I just have to cheer you up !

--- Haaaa, do whatever you want.

--- Yapiiii !

August walked on and on, without stopping. And Spinel kept talking and talking, also without stopping. Because of this, August could not concentrate on his thoughts, it was terribly infuriating.

--- Spinel ! Will you shut up, for a minute !

--- I don't want to ! So not interesting !

--- Who are you anyway ?! I've never seen gems like you !

--- Because, I'm special ! - August was tired of walking, so he decided to sit down. Spinel immediately got off his back and stood in front of him.

--- And what's so special about you ?

--- I was created by the Pink Diamond itself !

--- Wait, Pink Diamond ? - August moved a little closer to her.

--- Yes, A Pink Diamond. - Spinel nodded her head and fell silent. August thought that she would continue, but he still remained silent.

--- And ?!

--- And....I won't tell you ! Hahahahaha !

--- I'll strangle you ! - August took Spinel's neck in his hands and began to strangle her with all his strength. But to his great surprise, her neck lengthened, and her head became larger.

--- What the fuck ?!

--- Haha ! Did I scare you ? Don't be afraid ! This is my special ability ! I can stretch ! - her head returned to its normal state, but her hands curled up and became like springs.

--- How is this even possible ?

--- Well, I ate one fruit and I had a dream ! I will become the pirate queen !

---...you're talking nonsense.

--- Oh ! This is from another one ! In fact, this is a feature of my stone. I was created like this.

--- This is the first time I've heard of a gem that was created by a Pink Diamond.

--- Because I'm the only one ! She created me alone, irreplaceable, I was her friend.

--- I see....you know about...

--- That she's cracked ? Yes. I felt it. - for the first time, a smile fell on Spinel's face. But she came back at the same moment.

--- This is not the main thing ! Now you are my friend !

--- When did I agree to be him ?! - August got up and continued on his way, Spinel sat on his back, again.

--- Aren't we friends ? - August felt a wetness on his back.

--- Okay, okay ! We are friends ! Friends forever !

--- Yes ! You are my friend !

" Uh, I wanted to be alone, but no. Fate will always find a way to screw me up. Now she has sent a madwoman down from the sky to me. Just great. "

.....

August did not know how long they were walking, they came out of the forest in the evening. The sun began to slowly sink, the day was ending.

--- Wow, it's beautiful !

--- That's right, this is your first sunset.

--- I wish , I could watch this forever !

--- Yes, yes. Keep your voice down.

They came out of the forest and came across roadways. August decided to continue following them.

--- And why is this huge ball of light descending ?

--- Wait. You know about the rodeo, but you don't know about the Sun ?

--- Um.... nooooo ?

--- Every day, the sun rises, it's called dawn. And when the day ends, it's sunset. Day gives way to night, and so it always is. This is a cycle.

--- But why ? Why does day give way to night ?

--- This is a balance. During the day, we are energetic, strong, ready for all blows. The night, however, gives us peace and rest. There is always a balance.

--- Hmmm....this is strange and incomprehensible.

--- Yes, I know. - suddenly, a loud horn sounded behind them. Turning around, August saw the train.

--- And here is our transport ! - August moved away from the tracks and waited for the train to approach. The train was fast approaching, and when they finally met, August jumped into an open car.

--- Well, now, we can get some rest. - August sat down by the open door and looked at the scenery flashing by.

--- And where are we going ? Oh, don't tell me ! Are we going to meet adventures?!

--- In a sense. In the meantime, sit down and rest, it's already night. - from behind, August heard strange sounds. Turning around, he saw that Spinel had decomposed on the hay and was sleeping.

" It seems that this day has exhausted her too much. " - he turned back and continued to look.

" What should I do? I don't even know who I am anymore. Am I August ? Am I a weapon ? Or am I an incomprehensible gaseous crap ? I have no idea. " - he looked down at his hands and clenched them into a fist.

" I have a lot to think about. We need to keep as far away from the guys as possible. Until this mess settles down in my head, I don't belong there. " - he got up and closed the car, then lay down next to Spinel, who wrapped her arms around him in a dream.

" I think for now, I'll just sleep. I'm so tired.... " - August's consciousness slowly faded and he sank into a life-saving sleep.

Sometimes, we don't know who we are. We begin to invent out of our heads, to build theories, guesses. But sometimes, the answer lies right on the surface, but we ignore it, because he thinks that it is too simple.