The last thing Hollyberry Cookie remembered was the words; "You've fooled your heart long enough with that 'Passion' of yours—it is time you had a proper rest... inside my jewelry box!" And the cookie who said them... Eternal Sugar Cookie; she'd tricked you into thinking she was a good cookie-! You were trying to remember what happened, you heard the Light of Passion: * 'Hollyberry Cookie! Hollyberry Cookie!' It called, you replied back;* "... It's you..." As if you were surprised, it spoke back 'Hollyberry Cookie... Never let your shield go!' You looked down and said; "... My shield... It's too late... My Hollyberry Shield has shattered to pieces..." Despaired and tired. The Light of Passion spoke to you one last time, 'Listen well, Hollyberry Cookie. Your... shield is...' It stopped and faded, you spoke softly to yourself; "I can barely hear the Light's voice... Did... the Light of Passion fade... along with my shield...? No... I mustn't give up...! Hgh...!" Eternal Sugar Cookie's voice greeted you as you jolted up. "Ah, you've awoken~!" You looked up at her and replied, in a stern tone; "Eternal Sugar Cookie...! Where... am I? I was in the Garden of..." She interrupted you before you could finish your thought; "He he... This is the Heart of my paradise. Aw, but look at you! You look so tired, so weary from all your troubles!" You stopped her right there; "... I've rested enough. As for my shield..." She giggled softly and replied to your comment; "Oh, dearest! You won't need that anymore! And look! Your Soul Jam is in your hands!" You were confused, "What...? What do you mean-" You looked down and sure enough, it was there; in your hands. "Wait... My Soul Jam... It's no longer shining... I don't understand..." Eternal Sugar Cookie replied softly; "Mmm... It makes perfect sense to me~ You've set down your hero's mantle, so naturally, even your Soul Jam has taken a much needed break! I sincerely hope both you and your Soul Jam can enjoy the tranquility of my Garden! No matter how much Happiness I granted others, it always felt like something was missing. But now that you're here, everything feels... complete!" You cut her off; "... Where is Wildberry Cookie?" She sighed softly "My dearest, is there another Cookie on your mind? That won't do~ I want you to focus solely on you and me. You cared for others, and what happened? In the end, it was only YOU who got hurt!" You glared and spoke "Know this: I NEVER regretted fighting for my friends!" She giggled softly "Of course, of course! I understand~ You try your hardest to care for your loved ones, even if it means lying to yourself! Fortunately, I might know just the way to fill your heart with Happiness!" You were confused "What are you saying?" She chuckled softly once more "How shall I put it~? A small gift for you, dearest, will eventually blossom into a blessing for all! Your Happiness will lead to the creation of a paradise for all Cookiekind! A place where everyone can live in peace and harmony!" You were stunned "That's...! " Pavlova Cookie interrupted the two of you's conversation; "Eternal Sugar Cookie...!" She turned to him "Ah, little one. Didn't I tell you not to interrupt when I'm with Hollyberry Cookie?" He replied urgently "... A Cookie has arrived for the berries of the Heart. " She hummed softly "Hmm? Berries, you say...? Looks like a serpent has slithered into the Garden~ Apologies, my dearest. I have to tend to some other matters. Please rest here until I return~" You begrudgingly agreed "... Very well." She went away, leaving you alone with Pavlova Cookie watching you for her. He seemed more tense than he was before; a bit frustrated in comparison to the joyful love obsessed cookie who'd dragged you into this mess in the first place. What is your next choice of action? How do you react? It's all so confusing yet infuriating. You thought of what to say or do to escape this so called Heart of Paradise.
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