Amethyst Papilon enters the loop just weeks before Jacob Portman. She's weak, scared and traumatised after the destruction of her old loop. Taken under the wing of Miss Peregrine, she slowly learns to control her power and talk to people without stu...
"Bubbles, quit running around!" I laughed as I saw Enoch chase after our adoptive daughter. It's been 3 years since the Battle of Blackpool Tower and so far things with Enoch and I had been great. The old boat was still our home, and Miss Peregrine had been reunited with the other peculiars. Jake and Emma were due to get married soon as well!! "But, Mum! How am I s'posed to get away from Dad when I'm walk- ah!!" Enoch had caught up to her and Bubbles squealed, putting her hand over her lips and making a stream of bubbles to carry her off.
Enoch swatted at the bubbles and I blew on them, causing them to pop from the heat. "Thanks, babe. I think you're the only one who can pop Bubbles'... well, bubbles." I giggled at Enoch's attempt of a compliment and smiled, "Thanks, E. Now scoot, I've gotta help Emma with her wedding!" Laughing and giving a kiss on my cheek, Enoch raced to catch up with Bubbles. Emma, now 19, peeked out from behind the door I was standing at. "Okay, it's ready!" With a clap of my hands and a squeak of excitement, I ran into the room and shut the door.
When I turned around, I gasped and put my hands up to my mouth. "Oh.. My.. Gospel!! Emma, it's beautiful!! Did Horace help you? He's gotta have helped you, this fabric looks so fresh and expensive!" I fangirled as I admired Emma's wedding dress. She laughed and sat on the stool near her. "Yes, Horace helped me. After all, he did prophecise this dress. And Miss P helped too; she bought the fabric when we pit stopped in Paris." I listened to her story with awe, amazement, and a hint of jealousy.
You see, Enoch has made it crystal clear that he's not ready to get married yet. He even said he's not ready for blood kids when I found Bubbles using her peculiarity to hide in the ocean from fishermen. So, while Olive and Jackson left us in London and Jake proposed to Emma with a ring made of melted fork metal (curtesy of yours truly), Enoch and I have been keeping our relationship at a snail pace. A snail with two shells on its back pace. Even Hugh and Fiona were taking their relationship further than us!
"Sorry to intrude," I jumped slightly at my best friend's voice, making Millard and Emma chuckle. "But Jake is looking for you, Emma. Oh, and Bubbles wants you to play pop with her, Amie." Emma and I nodded in understanding before she went off to find Jake. I looked at arm's wedding dress one last time and sighed, hugging myself as I went to walk out. "Still wanting a wedding, Gem?" Millard asked. I could only sense the small smile on his face as the 18 year old spoke.
Looking in his direction, I hummed with a sad smile, nodding a little. "Yeah. Yeah, I am. Millard, are you sure he hasn't even mentioned it once?" Okay I know how that sounds; I'm not spying on Enoch, I swear. I just... "Actually." I looked up instantly when Mill said that. There was most likely a smirk playing on his face as he continued, "Go play pop with B and you'll find out." Almost instantly, I ran to old dining room, which was now a sort of play room for everyone.
Bubbles was sitting atop one of her bubbles, giggling as Claire and Bronwyn tried I catch her feet. "Can't touch me!" Bub's giggled, kicking her feet. Smiling at them, I walked over and picked up 7 year old Claire. "Now she can." I smirked as Claire grabbed Bubbles and pulled her onto the ground. "Muuum! That's cheating!" She pouted. I giggled and cupped her cheek, "That's life, sweetheart." She giggled too and then pulled away, putting her hand to her lips and blow my a stream of bubbles my way.
As I started popping them (hence the game name "pop"), Enoch walked in. He smiled as he saw us and sat on the old dining table, pulling Claire onto his lap and playing with her hair. "Hold on mum, don't pop these!" Bubbles exclaimed quickly. I nodded and stood back, allowing her to blow her bubbles. Instantly, I could make out letters. Enoch was numbing beside her now and if I'm honest I was kinda expecting some stupid message like "Enoch is better than Amethyst" or whatever. Which by the way so isn't true.
However what I really saw was probably the best shock of my life.
Enoch's POV
Her face was a picture. A mix of shock, happiness and something I can't quite pinpoint. After 4 long gruelling years I'd finally bucked up the courage (and money) to propose to Amethyst.
And maybe Bubbles' plan was the best way to do it. Her little parlour trick was perfect, all the tiny bubbles merging into letters and forming the big question.
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And her answer was even better. "Enoch, I... Of course I'll marry you, O'Connor!" I laughed and caught her as she ran over and hugged me, her arms and legs wrapping around me so I was basically carrying her. Taking the ring box from my pocket, I tapped the fire angel's shoulder and caught her attention. "I'm sorry it took so long, Gem. But at least now you can fuss over fabrics with Emma and not feel jealous." She giggled and I flipped open the box, revealing the ring to her. If tried really hard to find one she would like, looking in jewellers and dragging Horace with me to find the perfect ring. Eventually, when we passed by America- which I found out from Jake was a place called Los Angeles -I found the best ring ever for someone as unique and amazing as Amethyst.
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"As much as I love this moment," Everyone jumped at Miss Peregrine's voice and turned to her. " we don't have enough money or anything for two weddings." The fire in Amie's eyes visibly disappeared and I swear of i wasn't holding her, I would be attacked Miss P and screamed at her to make it all right. But then Bubbles had an idea. "What if Mum, Dad and I left the boat? Worked for the wedding ourselves?"
Miss Peregrine's POV
Hearing what Bubbles handsome made me realize something truly heartbreaking for me. I can't keep these children forever. Eventually they'll have to leave and live their own lives. "Oh, can we, Miss Peregrine? Can we?" Amethyst looked so hopeful. There was a fire in her eyes that only a fire Angel can possess at times like this.
Swallowing the years that were threatening to fall, I nodded. "Of course, my dear. On one condition." She nodded and came over to me, allowing me to test my hands on her cheeks. The years were visible now as I whispered, "Always remember. You're out family, you're never alone." We smiled and hugged each other. Bubbles and Enoch whooped as they went to pack, but Amie stayed behind. Millard and her spent the rest of the afternoon talking and enjoying each other's company, while I went to find a place that they would be happy.
And safe.
Oooof! I'm thinking of making a sequel to this, any thoughts? Hope you enjoyed the epilogue, cya in another book. Oh! Bubbles is a character from ZarieSlayer so make sure to give her some love and a follow! Okay, cya soon, baiiiiii! X Beck X
