Passage to the Past

"Do you remember when..."

**Passage to the Past** is a 3-star card from the *Along the Deep Blue Horizon's Crest* event. It is centered around Aubrey Díor from third-generation group Bubble!POP.

The card art features Hiyeira Relainne (Bubble!POP) and Asmodeus Aledaria (CherryCrush).

The card story features Hiyeira Relainne (Bubble!POP) and Asmodeus Aledaria (CherryCrush).

## Card Story

[Aubrey Card Story - Passage to the Past: START]

“Hey Aubrey?”

“Yeah mom?”

“You know Asmo?”

“Yeah, we were forced to hang out as kids right?”

“Don’t say that! You guys got along so well, it was so cute.”

“I was kidding mom, but what about him?

“Well, more his mother, but she needed help setting up a meeting with a pretty big client. I managed to get ahold of the cruise company, he knows your dad, so I was able to sort that out. But also, Asmo and his friends are going, and you’re able to go too, if you want. You can’t bring all your little group, they’re still doing work there. Why don’t you bring that Hiyeira girl? Her mother is nice.”

“So that’s how we’re here?” Hiyeira snickered. “And your mother wanted you to invite me? I’m flattered, and surprised.” Hiyeira grinned.

“Yeah, that’s how we’re here.” Aubrey shuffled.

“I mean of course I wanted to come but-“

“Now you don’t know what to do here?” Hiyeira finished the sentence for Aubrey.

“Exactly.” Aubrey smiled. It was nice when someone understood you like that. Aubrey found it hard to string her own thoughts into words sometimes.

“I mean there’s a few people here that you know? Rght?” Hiyeira asked.

“I mean, maybe just Asmo but we haven’t really spoken in a while. Huh..” Aubrey thought aloud, until interrupted by the gently nudging of Hiyeira who then walked on by her.

“All the more reason, right?!” Hiyeira beamed excitedly. “I mean, I know Spirit! He’s dating Asmo so let’s go find them! Besides, we can explore this huge cruise!” Her eyes were practically sparkling as she still continued to step further away.

Aubrey smiled as she began walking, knowing Hiyeira had already set her mind to going to find them.

They walked around the deck the a while, from morning until afternoon. There were any adults aboard the cruise considering this was for business purposed. Even though Hiyeira and Aubrey struggled to find anyone they knew they managed to have a good time. There was a pool, and a snack table, and even photographers who didn’t mind taking their pictures, and even giving them the photos for free.

“I mean, we’re getting a nice day out of it. And I’m getting a nice instagram post out of it.” Aubrey smiled and she walked around the deck to the sides to watch the calm sea.

“It’s a shame we didn’t get to see anyone we know though.” Aubrey spoke, but she was honestly still content with that fact.

Until..

“Hey! Isn’t that Asmo right over there?” Hiyeira pointed out. He was overlooking the ocean himself, leaning on the railing and a small breeze.

“No Hiyeira, he looks like he’s happy on his own, let’s not bother him-“

“Heyyy Asmo~” Hiyeira skipped.

Oh God. Aubrey hadn’t seen Asmo in quite some time, and scratched the back of her hand lightly. Until she heard..

“No. Way. Is that Aubrey?”

Aubrey approached at a comfortable-ish pace. “Asmodeus! Hi!” She smiled. It was actually nice to see him. Both of them had grown so much since then.

“You’re still taller!” Asmo laughed with a friendly grimace.

“Well, I am older than you.” Aubrey folded her arms with a grin.

“You know you can call me Asmo.” He laughed a bit, turning his back on the sea and leaning against the railing.

“Hah. Just wanted to make sure.” Aubrey mimicked his movements but she was a little less loose with it. Hiyeira did the same.

“So, how do you two even know each other?” She was honestly surprised, since Aubrey never really spoke of any people she knew. Although, before Bubble!Pop, Aubrey didn’t really find herself with many companions to speak of.

“Our mothers know each other.” Aubrey spoke with Asmo following up. “Yeah, they’re pretty good friends. I mean our mother’s made all of today happen.”

Aubrey nodded to agree.

“Hey.” Asmo began with a playful smirk. “Do you remember..” oh god. Where was this going? “When our parents dressed us up, and you wore your mother’s wedding dress, and i wore your dad’s suit.”

“Oh my god?! Yes?! It was at my house right?! We still have a small picture of it in our living room!” Aubrey spoke in surprise as she remembered a pretty old, but fond memory.

“Excuse me?!” Hiyeira spoke in shock.

Honestly, Aubrey was surprised how easy it was to talk and laugh with these two. Memories made for good conversation but they were both such a warm presence. She didn’t even realise how much time was passing as they spoke, but she didn’t bring it up. Aubrey found she didn’t want it to stop.