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The next day, August and Spinel quickly got out of the train, because it arrived at the station. In order not to be noticed, they decided to hide and continue to follow the paths.

--- Hey ! I just realized. You know my name, but I don't know yours ! It's not fair !

" Did you just understand ? "

--- My name is August.

--- August..... this is a strange name.

--- Look at your name !

August kept walking. He didn't know where he was going, where his campaign would end, it was just for him. I wanted to go to the end.

--- Where are you from ?

--- Why would there be such an interest ?

--- We're friends ! And friends should know everything about each other.

--- Then you should be the first to tell.

--- Why ?! I asked the first question !

--- And I'm the second and what ?

--- ....

There was silence. It seems that Spinel does not really want to talk about this.

--- I was in the garden.

--- Garden ?

--- Yes. The Garden of the Pink Diamond. The place where she spent more than six thousand years with me before she was given her own colony.

--- Describe him.

--- Oh, it was a wonderful place. Flowers were growing everywhere, from all corners of the universe. Pink chose all of them very carefully, so that they were all pink. There was also our playground there, we spent time playing games and having fun every day. This was our garden. A special world, just for me and Pink. - there was a certain detachment in Spinel's voice. August immediately realized that this was a sore subject for her, memories of forgotten years.

--- I live in a town called Beach City. It is a port city adjacent to the sea. This is a beautiful and peaceful place. Everyone there knows each other, everyone will come to help if they need it. And there are also beautiful sunsets and sunrises. It is impossible to take your eyes off.

--- Wow ! Let's get over there, Boney !

--- Not now. Now we are going to a completely different place.

--- What time is it ? Tell me, tell , tell !

--- Calm down. I don't know where we're going yet

--- But you said it... - Spinel's voice interrupted the train, it seems their transport has returned.

--- Get ready, we are continuing our trip. - and they jumped in again.

--- So where are we going ?

--- Is it important ? We're just following the wind.

--- But the wind is going the other way !

--- Yes ? And it seems to me that you are lying !

They continued their journey by train. After that, after a few stops, they decided to continue walking.

--- So, Mister follows the wind, where are we going now ?

--- I have no idea, I think fate will give us a sign.

They continued on their way and soon came to a huge plain. There were flowers all over its surface, they stretched to the horizon.

--- Didn't I tell you ? We follow the wind.

They decided to stay here and rest. They sat down and enjoyed the smell of flowers, Spinel generally began to make winky.

--- So, a difficult question. Why did you go away?

--- Why do you need this, Spinel ?

--- I already told you, I'm just interested !

--- Whatever you say. I left, because I was confused.

--- Confused ? And in what way ?

--- I...don't know who I am. - he looked down at his hands and clenched them into a fist.

--- I'm lost, I don't know anything anymore. - suddenly, something fell on his head. He took it off and realized that it was a wreath that Spinel was creating.

--- I think you're exaggerating. You are my friend ,August, you don't need to be anyone else.

--- You don't understand, I ...

--- You're August, that's all. No more or less, you are who you are.

--- ...you know, you're pretty smart for your height.

--- What does my height have to do with it?!

--- Just kidding, let's keep going.

They continued on their way and soon came across a canyon. The area around him was somehow extinct, there were no sounds and colors. Only gray stones.

They entered there and soon August realized that it was not a canyon. It was a kindergarten.

--- Hey August, what are these things ? - when August was distracted, Spinel got off his back and hung on the nearest injector.

--- Caution ! This thing is called an injector, and this place is called a kindergarten. Gems were created here. - suddenly, a voice that was eerily familiar to August was heard from behind.

--- Amethyst, I think I heard something ! Let's go check it out. - It was Pel, and according to her, there was an Amethyst nearby.

--- Hurry up, let's hide ! - August grabbed a Spinel and hid in one of the holes. Soon Pearl and Amethyst appeared.

--- I was singing, it seemed to you. This is the third time we've checked this place.

--- No ! This time I really heard his voice ! August ! Are you here ?! Please, come out ! - there was silence in response to her.

--- Pearl, let's go home. August will come back when he wants. He's not a little kid.

--- " Why are we hiding ? "

--- " Because they're looking for me. "

--- " So let's get out ! "

--- " So let's get out ! Wait! What are you doing ! Why are you pushing me ! "

Due to the Spinel, August popped out of the hole. Pearl and Amethyst turned at the sound and saw him. He saw them. There was an awkward silence.

--- Uhm..... hi Pearl, hi Amethyst. - Everything became even more tense when Pearl silently began to approach him.

--- Pearl ? - she abruptly closed the distance between them and wrapped him in her arms.

--- Where have you been ?! We've been looking for you everywhere !

--- Well, you know, I decided to think a little.

--- Don't ever do that again ! Never !

--- Good. I promise. - They hugged for a while, then separated.

--- Let's go home, everyone is looking for you.

--- Okay, but first I need to introduce someone to you. Come out already !

--- Who am I ? Am I a spring ? Am I a plane ? Am I Mickey Mouse ? No ! I'm Spinel ! - she came out of the hole. Pearl's eyes widened, and Amethyst took out her whip

--- Who is she ? August ?

--- Amethyst, put your weapon away. She's a friend.

--- Oh, dear cats ! Did you call me your friend ?

--- No, it was just your imagination.

--- No, no, no. You definitely said that.

--- Pf ! Think what you want - he turned around and took Pearl's hand.

--- Let's go back.