scottvsramonapart6.txt

Scott Pilgrim vs Ramona

Chapter 6: A prophetic movie

The first rays of sun had hit the busy town of Toronto.

It had been a difficult night for Kim, who could not stop to think about Scott.

For some reason, during the night she cried harder than she ever did.

Kim Pine was convinced that time healed the worst pains ever, if one had been patient enough.

However, the element of surreal and disbelief would not leave her.

She turned around to see Ramona still asleep, peacefully for once, as between the two of them it was clear who dreamed a certain guy and who had not.

The red haired girl went to take a shower, careful not to wake Ramona up.

The alarm played and Ramona was still sleepy.

Outta the bed, showered, she reavhed for the kitchen where Kim prepared her a nice breakfast.

<<You didn't have to...>> said Ramona in a guilty tone

<<I owe you hospitality.>>

Just as Ramona was about to keep talking, the doorbell rang.

It was Young Neil.

<<Hello Neil.>>

<<Hello girls. Oh, what a beautiful breakfast!>>

The two ladies noticed that Neil had carried something in his arms, something that looked like a dossier.

Realising it was about Scott, both of them decided to talk about such matters after their breakfast

Sitting down, Neil put said dossier on the table and started eating a croissant

<<I made this dossier before falling asleep. But first...You girls wouldn't believe what movie I saw yesterday!>>

Ramona became curious. She looked at him and inquired

<<If you speak like this, it must be something worth telling>>


<<Its name was Ringing Bell.It was about a lamb who was born good, but then his mother was killed by a wolf, and he decided to be raised by him, only to become like-->>

Realising that the topic would be upsetting to someone, Kim hit his foot 

<<Perhaps we should concentrate about more important stuff. We have to go fetch a certain videotape, remember?>>

Ramona understood Kim's intervention and tried her best to hide her upset face

<<So, this dossier is about the fights that Scott had with my exes, complete with details?>>

<<Very much so>> commented Neil, his face satisfied <<Mobile is gonna need this precious resource>>

Somewhere else that morning...


<<And we are done for today's training>>

Scott sat down, panting but happy. 
He had done a lot of jumping around, his master teaching him some basic kung fu to mix with that

<<Thank you, master>>

<<Looking sharp with that Kimono!>>

Gideon was relieved to see his student a bit happier than usual. 

He escorted him back ro his house after his shower, then he resumed talking

<<It occurred to me that you did not use your room's pc or telephone, Scott.>>

Scott sat on his bed and looked to him, surprised

<<Who am I supposed to call?>>

<<Whoever you did not call aoser, obviously. Or Ramona>>

<<Listen, Gideon. I do understand that I have to ruin her life. But right now I want no confrontation yet>>

<<Makes sense. However, your face screams "I miss my roommate".

Scott, perhaps you went too far with insulting them. One does not have to say too much, you know>>

Scott's eyes were shining. He lowered his heard, sad, not muttering a word

<<But there is someone you may call...

what about Envy Addams?>>

These words were like a fatal blow to Scott's heart. He couldn't tell if Gideon did it on purpose or if he was truly giving a suggestion

A tear escaped his eyes.

<<I didn't mean to make you cry. Ok then, I hope you find a way to feel less lonely. I am in the lair if you need me>>

<<One day we will talk about this. I wonder why it still hurts...>>

<<I am still in pain for Ramona too. A few tears did not kill anyone ever.

Rest well, you promised me to hang out in the evening>>

Gideon turned his back on his student and left.

Neil, Kim and Ramona entered Chaos Theatre.

Not much had changed since the day they left.

A familiar figure approached them

<<Hi guys. How can I help? You clearly look like you are here for business>>

It was Envy. She saw the group looking around confused, murmuring.

<<We are looking for the monitoring officers. There's something we gotta ask>>

Neil replied as if a matter like that was like going out and buying sweets

<<They are upstairs>> replied Envy. <<Your request will sound odd to them, so prepare to bribe them>>

<<What are you here for, if I may? Gideon is in New York, and you don't look like you came here for music>> Kim inquired

Envy looked at the three of them

<<Fine, I'll confess. I am in shock about what happened to Scott. I came here to try and predict his moves, and to know more about this place>>

Ramona had an idea

<<Envy, could you wait for us after we fetch the tape? There is info you can give us.>>

<<I have an even better idea. See, nobody resists my charm. Pretty sure you will have that tape for free if *I* ask them. Come with me you three>>

Envy was able to fulfill their promise and Ramona invited her home, just to be away from unwanted eyes and ears

It had been a very busy morning for them already

<<I thought you hated Scott after your breakup>> commented the green haired girl

<<No. I was angry. Then I realised we both had our faults.>>

<<Do you think Scott would be that evil?>> Kim asked

<<Actually no. But he looked darn convincing.>>

<<We are training with Mobile to counter him. Are you gonna join?>>

Envy looked at Neil

<<I don't think either Gideon or Scott would involve me into this. Thank you for the offer. If I find anything I will contact you>>

Envy left via the subspace and while Kim and Neil were pleased, Ramona was suspicious. What if Envy would actually tell Gideon everything?

They had to be extra careful.

Hours had passed and Gideon felt excited to show Scott around.

Scott had spent the day playing on the pc and now he would follow his master like a child follows his dad.

New York felt immense to him, and he was in awe everything he saw

Finally, Gideon entered an hall.

<<This is a comic con. I'm into anime>>
Scott would not believe his eyes. 

Most of his favourite mangakas and developers were there, right in front of his eyes.

After the two had the best time of their day, both came home, tired.

Gideon cooked for them, and took care of the dishes instead of Scott

<<See? Hanging out was needed>>

Gideon replied.

<<I feel tired. Perhaps I will watch TV and then fall asleep>>

Gideon politely brought him to bed, making sure he was alright.

Scott was okay, so he walked himself into the sheets and started to turn tv on, when...

The movie that played in front of him was surreal.

A lady whose perception of reality was distoeted by what seemed like a good husband, hia words so convincing.

Even the title was peculiar...

Gaslight.

Scott sweated in anxiety

"I feel like I have to google this... tomorrow"

He wrote the word on a piece of paper, hid it, and turned the tv off.

With that anxiety bothering him, and the rush of seeing the light of the day, he fell asleep.