Easter day:
Franziska - age 6/7
Edgeworth - age 13
Note: At begining Franziska is the timid girl Edgeworth knew before she became all perfect this, perfect that etc.
Today is Easter. What do I love about easter? Presents. People don't usually get presents on eater? This years different since this year, easter is on my birhtday. And it's my seventh birthday today. I wonder how many presents I get. Maybe father will take the day off work just for me. I better hurry, breakfast will be served soon. Franziska smiled at her reflection in the mirror, her hair wasn't perfect but she didn't care. She hurried downstairs with a wide smile, Edgeworth was not downstairs yet but she didn't mind. She sat in her seat, back upright. Her father was on the other side of the table and she was expecting a present. None came but she thought that she at any moment her father would pull out a present as a surprise. She waited and waited. She couldn't begin eating until all people were seated at the table, that means she was waiting for Edgeworth.
Edgeworth got up. Today was easter. I feel as thought I've forgotten something. Something important. What was it? I can't seem to put m finger on it. What could t be? This is going to bother me all day Edgeworth put on his tie and looked at himself in the mirror. Perfect. But he couldn't stop thinking about what he'd forgotten. He sat at his desk, picked up a pen and tapped it against the desk. What was it? I know it was important but what? He balanced it above his mouth. "Ergo! A pen moustache! But what am I forgetting?" asked Edgeworth to himself. Nothing. He couldn't think of anything. *tick* *tock* It was silent in the room, all that could be heard was the ticking of clock. He looked over.
Breakfast. That must be it. Franziska must still be waiting, she would of been waiting ages. Franziska, I forgot something to do with Franziska. But what was it? I don't have the time. I've got hurry to the breakfast table.
Edgeworth hurried downstairs and entered the room. Franziska sitting there with a smile on her face and her father sitting there with his normal expression. As Edgeworth entered the room he tripped and fell. Franziska laughed as Edgeworth got up. Edgeworth was speechless, not just by the fact he fell but Franziska's laugh made him speechess. It was such a carefree laugh, it lit up the whole room. He looked over to Manfred Von Karma, a very tiny smile appeared on his face, Edgeworth hadn't ever seen Manfred Von Karma smile like that. All this made Edgeworth happy. He had forgotten about the fact he couldn't remember something and sat down. Edgeworth thought today would be a good day but unfortunately this day would change Franziska's life.
Edgeworth sat on the table. I wonder what Edgeworth's got me? And what did father get me? I can't wait. Maybe father was waiting for Edgeworth. Yes, that's got to be it! Breakfast was served and they all ate, in silence as usual. The silence was interuppted by Manfred Von Karma after everyone had finished breakfast and Edgeworth was just about to leave but sat back down when Manfred began to speak.
"Franziska I am sorry but I shall have to go work today and I will be back really late. I haven't been able to find the time to get you anything but you can have this." said her father in a serious tone. He took out his wallet and took out a load of money, he passed it Franziska and left. That smile that had been on Franziska's face all money was swept away with her father's words. She held the money in her and left the room, after Edgeworth was out of sight she ran to her room and shut the door behind her. Why!? Why isn't father going to be here. He couldn't even be bothereed to take time off work for me? And he didn't even find the time to get a present! All he had to do was call in sick and then voila! He would have the day off. But he wouldn't even do that for me, just because he wants a perfect win record. I don't understand why everything has to be perfect this, perfect that. There's no point, just be happy and forget about making everything perfect. But he wouldn't stop being perfect for me, I doubt he would stop beng perfect for anyone. She got the money and shoved it in her purse. Ok, maybe it is a lot of money but I refuse to be won over with this. I wanted a gift, he never gets me a gift and I thought this year would be different but it's the same old story. Franziska sat down and picked up a pen and began tapping it against the table. I will not stoop so low to get angry. I've got to calm down. Today can still be a great birthday but what can make it great? She balenced the pen above her mouth. "Voila! A pen moustache. I got it. Edgeworth's gift. I've still got that to look forward to."
Edgeworth sat at the table with a confused look upon his face. He placed his elbows on the table and rested his head on his hands whist he thought. I must've missed something. What's going on? Franziska's father never says sorry for going to work yet alone give Franziska money. Franziska seemed very upset for some reason but why? Her father goes to work everyday. And why would her father get her a gift, you don't just give gifts randomly... Edgeworth sat up, he remebered something. Today. Today's easter day! But you don't give gifts on easter day? But what if a easter egg was a gift. I get it now! That's why she was upset. That reminds me that I have an easter egg ready for her aswell. Maybe that will cheer her up. He hurried to the kitchen and fished out a lovely easter egg which had Franziska's name written on it with icing. It sat in a basket which was held by a large bunny plush. It was all wrapped in transparent plastic and the most beautiful bow to tie it all together. It cost Edgeworth a lot but to him, Franziska's smile was priceless. He hurried upstairs and stood infront of Franziska's room. He knocked on the door.
As Franziska put the pen away, she heard someone knocking at her bedroom door. Yes! It's Edgeworth, he's come to bring me a birthday present.
"Who is it?" she asked as she walked towards the door, she knew who it was but she just wanted to make sure.
"It's Edgeworth." was the reply.
"Come in," cried Franziska, she stood a bit away from the door with a smile on her face ready to recieve a gift.
The door opened and she saw Edgeworth, in his hand a beautiful gift which was handed over to Franziska. It's beautiful and it's personalsed. It must of cost loads. I knew Edgeworth would come and make me happy.
She looked up at Edgeworth, then at her present and then back at Edgeworth. She made that smile which Edgeworth loved, the smile that came upon her face when she was truely happy.
"Thank you Edgeworth," was all she could say. I want to say more but what else can I say when I'm so happy
"I'm glad you like it," said Edgeworth who also had a smile on his face, "Happy Easter."
What? Did he just "happy easter"? I must be hearing things. The smile had disappeared her face.
"Umm, sorry I didn't quite hear you, could you repeat what you just said?" asked Franziska, this time she listened carefully.
"I'm glad you like it," repeated Edgeworth.
"No, I meant the other part," replied Franziska. I must've heard him icorrectly, he couldn't of possibly said "happy easter", could he?
"Um," started Edgeworth who was confused by Franziska's expression, "Happy Easter."
"!" Franziska was speechless. Edgeworth hadn't properly entered the room, he was standing outside it, he had opened the door, Franziska put on a fake smile.
"That's what I thought you said," she said before she slammed the door in his face.
As the door slammed in Edgeworth's face, it startled him.
"Sorry Franziska." he said as he left to his room. He sat down in his chair, even more confused than before. What did I do wrong? I gave her an easter egg, what more does she want? Maybe she wanted a bigger eater egg, that's got to it. Or maybe she's especting a present since easter is like christmas. She believes easter is another form of Christmas. But, that's crazy. However there's no other explanation. I'll get her a present. Perfect. He looked at the clock.
"School!" exclaimed Edgeworth, "all this stuff that's been happening this morning made me completely forget about school, I have to get to school, quick." Edgeworth picked up his wallet, shoved it in his bag and rushed out of his room. He headed to Franziska's room.
Why!? Why did he forget? How could he forget? Is he stupid? No, he's a fool. That's what he is. A fool who can't even be bothered to remember my birthday. She sat down and decided that today was the worst brithday ever...
*BAM* The door slammed open and the Edgeworth was. Franziska stood, thoughts ran through her head. Did he remember my birthday? He's here to apologize, that's why he looks out of breath. Maybe he's going to surprise and that he has actually got a gift. What else could it be? Franziska smiled at him.
"Yes, Edgeworth?" she asked.
"School!" he cried. School... The word took a moment to sink in. Then she realised.
"School!" she replied, she grabbed her bag and rushed out the door with Edgeworth.
Soon they were at school, they were late. Both of them went to their classrooms, Franziska's to her classoom and Edgeworth to his. The day went by, Franziska couldn't concentrate, she just stared through the window surrounded by presents.
Everyone else seemed to remembered, look at these presents. Presents were scattered around her feet they were from her classmates, presents that were big and present that were small. She hadn't opened a single of them. I just wanted a present from my father or Edgeworth. Was it too much to ask for? I just wanted to celebrate my birthday father and- "Franziska!" but that wasn't possible. Then I thought that I could celebrate my birthday with Edgeworth and- "FRANZISKA!" but that wasn't possible either. I wanted to have a good birthday but Edgeworth forgot. That stupid fool- "Franziska! Franziska! Franziska!" Wait I'm not the fool, huh? Franziska looked up.
"Franziska, are you listening!?" cried the teacher. Franziska stood up.
"Here miss!" she said and realised what was going on. The class laughed.
"Yes I know you're here Franziska but I wanted to know the answer to the following math problem." replied the teacher. Franziska turned red and sat down.
"Sorry Miss." she said.
Soon lunch came, the bell rung and Edgeworth rushed out the classroom. Since he got to go out at lunch now was his time to buy presents. He rushed to the closest store and looked round for the perfect present.
This is perfect thought Edgeworth as he held up a beautiful blue comb. He bought it.
This is the perfect gift! thought Edgeworth as he held up a beautiful blue headband. He bought it.
This beats all the other gift, it's perfect thought Edgeworth as he held up a blue teddy. He bought it.
Ergo! I've found a gift that beats all the other gifts thought Edgeworth as he looked at a blue dollhouse. He bought it.
I should of bought this, it's perfect thought Edgeworth as he looked at a blue dressed china doll. He bought it.
He ended up buying loads of gifts which were to be delivered to their house. Eventually lunchtime was over and rushed back to school I've got to act naturally or else Franziska might suspect something.
Soon school ended.
School ended and as she left the classroom, Edgeworth stood there. He remembered?
"Let's walk home," said Edgeworth.
"Sure replied Franziska," said Franziska I understand now, he just pretended not to remember so I can be surprised later at the end of the day, and maybe the same goes to father. Franziska was feeling much better and before she knew it they were home. Edgeworth opened the door and in front of her lay a mountain of gifts.
"Wow!" cried Franziska, she ran over to the gifts and began checking them all out, she had got combs to dollhouses and china dolls. "Thank you so much, Edgeworth."
"Happy Easter Franziska." said Edgeworth.
"..." Franziska was speechless again, Edgeworth hadn't entered the house, he was just standing outside the house. Franziska walked over to door and slammed it in his face.
"You fool!" shouted Franziska, "I'm not letting you in until you realise what day it is today! Do not say Easter or Tuesday! I am not in a good mood, you folish fool who is the most foolish fool of all the fool in the land of fools!" She then stamped upstairs, she was very angry at Edgeworth.
What's going on? She's angry and now I'm locked out. Why!? What's so special about today other than the fact it's easter. Franziska, what's giong on in that head of yours. You'll have to let me in some time.
It then began rain. Franziska saw through her wnidow but still wouldn't let him in.
Then a storm came. Franziska saw though her window but still wouldn't let him in.
Edgeworth began getting hungry since it was tea time. Franziska saw through her window but still wouldn't let him in.
Night came. Franziska saw through her window but still wouldn't let him in.
As Edgeworth stood outside he thought. What could it be!? What did I forget? It's not christmas, it's not any anniversary, valentines day? No. Special Tuesday? No such thing. I need something to help me think. He fished out a pen from his bag and balenced a pen oer his mouth, "Ergo! Pen moustache. I got it! No wonder she was so angry." said Edgeworth and put the pen away. "It's her birthday. How did I forget?". He knocked on the door loudly. No answer. He knocked louder. No answer.
"Franziska!" he cried, "I'm sorry, I don't how I forgot it was your birthday. Please let me in. I'm sorry!"
"Do you mean it?" was the reply.
"Yes!" said Edgeworth in return. The door opened. There stood Franziska. How can I make it up to her? What can I give her? ... ... ... I've got it. I know what I can give her. Edgeworth waliked inside and gave her a hug to her surprise.
"I'm sorry Franziska." he said.
A hug. He's giving me hug. I never get hugs. It makes me happy
"I'm sorry too Edgeworth," said Franziska, "I really wanted to have a good birthday but that's no reason to lock you outside."
Edgeworth stopped hugging Franziska and looked behind him. So did Franziska. He's here. He came home earlier than expected. Father.
"Welcome home Father, what are you doing home so early?" asked Franziska.
"It's your birthday, I always come home early on your birthday." was the reply, he looked over at Edgeworth who was soaked from the rain, "Miles, go and sort yourself out. Hw dare you stand in my presence looking like that."
"Sorry, please excuse me." said Edgeworth before he left.
Manfred ducked down to Franziska's size. "please tell me, why are you upset?" he asked.
"Firstly, Edgeworth nor you got me presents," said Franziska sadly.
"Presents do not matter, they are a fools way of buying love. All that matters is thought," was the reply.
"Second, Edgeworth forgot about my birthday-" said Franziska,
"Then make things even," was the reply.
"But then I locked him out of the house which was cruel of me," said Franziska looking down on the floor with eyes all watery.
Manfred lifted her head,
"What is your name?" he asked.
"Franziska, Franziska Von Karma." stated Franziska.
"That's right and as a Von Karma you must never cry," he told her. She wiped her eyes.
"Bu..but what i..if something happens to make c..cr...cry?" stuttered Franziska.
"Do you know why all this happened today?" he asked.
"A l..lot of things." said Franziska trying to speak normally.
"No, you weren't perfect." sid Manfred Von Karma sternly.
"Perfect?" she asked.
"Yes, you must stive for perfection because that is your job as a Von Karma," he said as he stood up ,"hapy birthday." He then closed the front door and left, leaving Franziska standing there.
"Perfect." she repeated. "As a Von Karma I will never cry and will be perfect. I will no longer accepts presents and make sure that everything I do is to utter perfection. From now on, I shall be perfect."
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