#AAAAHH City Lights!!!

[loonna]

archive mb for @lovesanrio 🌃

[katsintriis]

💅 and 🌸 for the hxh asks?

aaAAHH thank you so much for being so lovely and sending me more questions to answer!! Sorry for answering super late m(_ _)m

💅 what line is on repeat in your head?

There's the obvious and the classic "Gon............. you are light......." that ofc I'm always thinking about.

Gon's "why couldn't you spare a little, even a little bit, of those feelings for the people you've killed?" when yelling at the troupe is one of my faves, too, because I think people forget that Gon *is* in fact a good boy who cares about people.

But ALSO, Kurapika's "there is evil running loose that needs to be chained down to hell" bc that line is raw as hell.

BUT ALSO....... "you have the most pleasant heartbeat I've heard in this city" because we cannot forget about this incredible characterization for my boy Leorio.

This was way more than one line but needed one for each of the main 4 I just love them so much.

🌸 what was your first ship? is it still your main ship?

I boarded the Leopika train the second Kurapika and Leorio made amends on the boat on the way to the hunter exam and have been chugging along ever since. I could write a novel about the tragedy of their shared loss and grief and how they're both trying to heal themselves and the world around them (whether or not they're succeeding or being healthy about it is a different story), and how they're always just missing each other but still find comfort in each other and worry about each other and-and-and UGHHHH.

But also when they aren't being extremely upsetting in canon I think their dynamic together is hilarious, which also helps lmao.

[foxymoxynoona]

Okay, imagine this:

I’m sitting on my balcony after dinner, enjoying the summer breeze and Naples’s view of the skyline and the city lights I have from here (I’m trying to set the atmosphere don’t mind me) and they I get THE email about amended. Honestly some candles, rose petals and fireworks and that would have been perfect😂

Alright, onto the chapter:

Where do I even start? This was such an emotional rollercoaster for them (and for me too tbh) and it seems like everything exploded all at once but at the same time it has been building up for a while? I don’t know if that makes sense lol. When sex became an actual thing for them it was already loaded, maybe for different reasons (the reasons being him whipped as hell and her carrying so much trauma around it #AHugForIsabella).

Then the whole pregnancy scare-Lily in a hospital -they unloaded weeks/years of emotions on each other- situation really went downhill.

I’m glad they talked about it with Patricia (that woman is doing God’s work thanks girl) because they MAYBE FINALLY understood what has been happening since the beginning of this story: THEY ARE SAYING THE SAME THINGS BUT DON’T KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE THAT SO THEY JUST FIGHT. Aaaahh the anger and frustration (funny enough, I do the same thing ahah am I a clown?🤡)

And then: smut after 48 chapters

5 chapters later, Bella: I don’t want sex anymore

I’m barely holding on foxy, I could shed a tear

My smutty heart aside, it’s probably (scratch that, *definitely*) for the best. Sex was supposed to break some walls down (and it did) but seems like it complicated a lot of stuff. Bella was already having a hard time despite herself so a break is needed. We, as readers, will get through it for a better outcome 😭❤️

But I’m so happy this chapter ended on a semi-happy note. The hug😢. And when she didn’t let go of him when Ezra arrived😭😭😭. JUST SPEND YOUR FOREVER TOGETHER ALREADY😭😭.

Fuck is this too long? Sorry, I usually cut parts out to not make it boring and long for you to read but this chapter really made me feel a lot of things, as I can only assume happened for you too while writing it. So yeah, let’s share a good author-reader emotional review😂

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NAPLES. Damn, we are living different lives, lol.

"but at the same time it has been building up for a while?"

I appreciate you saying this because I hadn't totally consciously thought of that but you're totally right! Everyone was nervous (and happy!) when they started having sex. It's been like several chapters of seeing everyone get nervous because it felt like things were sort of piling up and now... ta da! They exploded. I think that's exactly why this felt so important to include. It had to actually break to rebuild. And the big difference is that what they're building now no longer looks like the contract they initially agreed to at all...

The smartest thing Patricia is doing is forcing them to STOP and listen to each other. They both do so much projecting and assuming. It's probably the drawback of being so familiar with each other, but things have changed too much for them to actually claim to know everything about each other. They need to slooooow down!

We will all miss the sex but... we'll see how long it lasts! ;)

This was not too long! I loved reading your thoughts, even though I'm not sitting on a balcony in Naples.

[kodzumie-archived]

Your time zone is Central Time? You're only an hour behind me (NYC city girl here!). Wakey, wakey then! Nagito is downstairs preparing you some chocolate chip bagels and fresh orange juice for his angel! But don't get up just yet! He's planning to bring it to you in bed as a surprise. The occasion? Why is there a need for a special day when he just wants to treat his beloved hope like the saint she is?

HAWORHEJJ—

AAAAAHHH THIS!!!

This is the most adorable and just.. AAAAHH THIS IS THE BEST THING I’VE EVER WOKEN UP TOO WAAHHH I’M GONNA SOB THIS IS SO WHOLESOME!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS, I LITERALLY LOVE YOU SM YOU’RE THE ABSOLUTE SWEETEST!!! <333

Good morning to you as well, love!! I hope you’ve had a delightful start to your day and that you’re feeling well!

And NYC—?! AAAHH I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT NYC ACTUALLY!! Wahh, I’ve always wanted to see Times Square in person, and see all the pretty lights during the night in the bustling city. Hehe, maybe one day?

But wahhh, Nagito’s given you a delicate kiss upon you awakening. Who knows how long he’d been admiring the beloved face of his angel? But he’s gazing upon you with such a soft visage, his fingers caressing your cheek as your eyes flutter open!

AAAHH Nagito promises he’s the luckiest man alive to wake up beside an angel like you; to drap his arm over you and envelope your form, drawing you closer; to press fleeting kisses against your plush skin; to be able to tell you every morning in whispers that he loves you.

[birdy-bat-writes]

Who would you swing around Gotham with?

👀👀👀 I love you. OKAY! I would long to swing around Gotham with either Dick or Tim. Reasons being, Dick would totally show off and do a bunch of flips in the air and stuff. When you stop on a roof, he'd go "do you trust me?" You nod and he'd hold your waist and you'd hold onto his shoulders, and he would take off. Now your soaring above the city, heart pounding, and so close to him. Aaaahh. For Tim, I bet he'd a game of it. Probably tag, and if and when he catches you, you have to give him a kiss. Ever since then he says "No tag backs" because you counted the kiss as a tag one too many times😂. Can you imagine kisses on the tops of skyscrapers above the city lights? The air isn't as smokey up there, and you feel free with the winds blowing in your hair. AHHH I need to write this bro....Also yes I'm thirsty today.😁😁🥰🥰

[rosemallowss]

Thoughts:

The Boy Who Danced on Air is singlehandedly the best musical I’ve ever listened to. I’m not even exaggerating, and people could probably disagree with me but I don’t care since this is just my opinion. 

 The instruments and music are gorgeous and always pull at my heartstrings like what? I’m so obsessed with them and I wish I could explain it in full detail but I didn’t do well in music theory when I took it for a semester LMAO. My music theory teacher could pick apart the songs and tell me why I feel this way though haha. The lyrics are either melancholy, thoughtful, or so romantic and sweet. The city boys’ voices compliment each other perfectly, it’s like aaaahh angelic.

I specifically love “Little Dance” & “Paiman’s Dance”. The music describes the character so PERFECTLY without even needing lyrics. When songs do that, I SWOON. The first time I listened, I fell in love with the piano. It sounded pretty nostalgic, and that’s because the music was just so childlike; the music just told us how naïve Paiman is without even speaking! Again, I couldn’t tell you why the music sounded childish because I struggled in music theory. But all I can say is that it just sounds so childish, so perfectly capturing Paiman’s character. And I’ve never heard a more beautiful tune in my life. Like a music box.

Nikhil’s vocal dynamics provide a heavy impact too! “Denying The Sun”, when The Unknown Man is cut off by Feda’s voice, it sounds like a lullaby; really soft, really soothing, and makes you feel as if you really are on top of the mountains and the wind is rushing past your ear. (God, I love dynamics) Troy’s emotion when he sings as Paiman always captures my heart because he truly sounds like a timid child. “All That I’ve Known” always hits me because of it. I don’t know how to describe it, but Jonathan’s voice just fits Jahandar so perfectly? It just,, matches his character. I can’t tell you how, or why, but it’s honestly an incredible match. The gruffness, the sound. “I Can See It” is my favorite Jahandar song; his runs make me close my eyes and believe I’m watching the sunset in Afghanistan. The way he sounds incredibly hopeful, as if Ghor will really light up with electricity. Although, I hate hearing Paiman being tormented in the background. “A Song He Never Chose”; the style in which it’s sung is incredibly captivating. Deven just nails it man. The best way I can describe his singing is as if he is approaching the story with caution; just easing into Paiman’s growth within the song. This is most prominent when he starts singing “step by step he’ll do as they say...” The music is cautious, building up to the story. I suppose it’s kind of like giving time for the audience to take in the words and the music kind of gives them that “something feels like it’s going to go wrong soon” feeling. I hope you know what I mean.

“Feda’s Song” never fails to pull my heartstrings. But I get most emotional when Paiman says “Give the knife to your son,” you hear the heartbreak in his voice, and the music buildup certainly adds to this painful effect whilst he says that. Like the story is coming to an end (which it was). Feda’s echoing voice in the distance gets you a lot, and especially when the choir of voices come together, singing that song. It really gets you. It’s melancholy and breathtaking. I always imagine this scene as Paiman & The Unknown Man standing on the edge of a cliff, above a giant, deep valley with multiple mountains out for miles. It’s sunset, and Paiman is singing into it, and when the voices come, the skies turn a multitude of colors. And Feda’s spirit lifts, and though Paiman can’t see him, during the final lyrics, we see Feda’s Angel lightly placing his palm on Paiman’s cheek, staring lovingly at him as he sings, “Your song,” with Paiman’s eyes shut, smiling sadly with tears falling down his face at the sky with Feda’s knife cradled close to his chest. The Unknown Man is crying as well, and he’s staring at Feda with pain.

I have so many more thoughts that I’ll probably get out in the next post. But yeah. Music is incredible and so vivid. :)

[foxy-lisard]

Aaaahh, I’m so sorry for the delay! But, hey, at least I managed before the deadline. Really sorry, though, life has been kicking my ass in a multitude of ways.

Anyway, here is my @bnhanewyearsfanfictionexchange gift for @jeanscigarettes ! I hope you’ll like it! I went with the Fantasy AU bc Fantasy AU is good shit.

“What do you mean ‘the dragons have returned’?” Momo finally looks up from the book she was reading to look at her conspiracy theory loving friend. “They are extinct. The last one has been killed by your-”

“By the prick, yes.” Shoto sighs, his leg bouncing. “I have seen the proof, though. The woods are more alive than ever. The dragons have returned.” He pushes his own book to her over the table. She raises her eyebrow before picking it up and reading the page it is open on.

“Shoto, I know you would love this to be true…” She puts it down again after a minute, having read it already. “But it’s such a small chance, it barely even exists. And yes, I know a small chance is still a chance,” She continues before he can jump in with his favorite retort. “but why risk your life? You’re safe here, you can practice your magic all you want, you have books and comfort.” She lists some of the positives of living in the big city.

“But what if I don’t want that?” He stands up from his chair and walks to one of the many windows in Momo’s personal library. “What if I want adventure? Excitement? And a big fat finger to that prick, for everything he did?” He turns around to show her the ice rose he made. “For Touya, Fuyumi and Natsuo.” The rose disappears in steam as he clenches his hand around it.

She bites her lip before nodding. “Alright. But I will come with you, to ensure your safety.” He softly chuckles in response, making her frown. “You know I can fight. Being with two will always be safer than just one.” She places her hand on his shoulder. “And who knows? Maybe I can find out some new things while out there.” She smiles.

“Fine. Thank you, Momo.” He returns the smile, looking out of the window again, at the forest he can just barely see over the city wall. “I was planning to leave tomorrow morning. Will that be long enough to gather everything you need?” In response she simply nods, retreating back to her chair.

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“I told you something like this would happen! Multiple times!” Momo hides behind a tree, peeking out for a second before hastily pulling her head back, an arrow sticking out from the bark where it just was. “I hope you have a plan, because I’m out of potions.”

“I do.” With a swift movement Shoto is up in the tree he was hiding behind, looking out over somehow unsuspecting assailants. With a deep breath, he spreads his hands out in front of him, and a fine mist spreads over the clearing before it suddenly freezes, a thin layer of ice over everyone but him and Momo, although he could feel the cold spreading over fingertips.

“Shoto!” She catches him as he falls out of the tree, dizzy and exhausted. “That was extremely risky and unnecessary! If you wanted to do something like that, you should’ve just done it from the ground.” She sighs, feeling his temperature. “You’re lucky I have the right herbs for this…”  She mutters as she searches through her pouch. “Here.” She shoves something disgusting in his mouth and holds it closed. “Swallow.” She commands, and with a shiver he does.

Almost immediately heats spreads throughout his whole body, fighting off the dizziness, although the exhaustion remains. She helps him up and he gags. “What was that?” He croaks out, thankful for the water she offers him now. He carefully takes a few sips, sighing as it washes away the taste. “It was absolutely revolting.”

“Your own fault for doing something so reckless.” She wipes her hair out of her face. “I suppose we will need to move camp again.” She gestures to the frozen ground and ice statues that are technically people. “Well, at least this time I didn’t get stabbed.” She grabs her bag from the ground and pulls Shoto along without even waiting for any kind of reaction from him.

They walk through the forest, trying to find another clearing while animals settle down around them for the night, or wake up to hunt. No matter how far they walk, or in what direction, there is no other clearing. Momo opens her mouth but shuts it again when another voice rings out. “I’d fucking freeze if I were you.” It’s calm, but there’s a hint of danger in there, even if the obvious threat would be ignored.

Shoto clenches his fists as he reaches for his magic, warily looking around. With how dark it is by now, he can barely see anything, so he decides to do something risky. Again. He sets his hand on fire and lifts it above his head, shining its light around them. “Who goes there?” He calls out, eyes narrowed.

The fire on his hand dies out and a sudden empty feeling makes him stumble, falling to the ground when someone pushes him during that. “C-careful, Kacchan! You don’t know what they can do…” Another voice joins the first one, to the right.

“Shut up, Deku.” The first one – Kacchan? – scoffs as he places his foot on Shoto’s back, pushing him further into the dirt. “Aizawa is watching them, and I’m a fucking king, it’s not like these weaklings can do anything to me.”

Weaklings? With a quick move, Shoto has Kacchan pinned beneath him. “Not every mage relies on magic.” He lowly hisses, preventing the man beneath him from being able to breathe probably, although it doesn’t seem to bother him, if the feral grin is anything to go by.

“Not everyone who seems human is human.” Is shot back and within a second he is back on the ground again, this time on his back instead of his stomach, giving him a bit more breathing room. “So don’t you fucking underestimate me, weakling.” The feral grin is even closer now, red eyes aimed at his own.

“Bakugo.” A third voice, tired and stressed. “Don’t do this again.” The man is lifted off of him and an older man with eyebags and stubble offers a hand to Shoto, which he takes after a second. Once he stands again, he looks at Momo, who is staring wide-eyed at a person holding her wrists.

“Shoto…” She meekly begins, her eyes finding his, a childlike wonder in there. “I think you were right after all…” Before he can reply, he is pushed away from her by the scruffy man. “Don’t be reckless.” She calls as she is pushed the other way by the redhead holding her.

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Shoto doesn’t know how long he’s been in this… cave. Cell. Whatever. He gets food and water, and he’s allowed in the sun every now and then, so he should probably be thankful, but it’s just so boring. Nothing happens and he hasn’t seen Momo in… God, what is it? A couple weeks? A couple months? Time is hard when it’s dark most of the time. He just hopes she’s alright. After all… She came with him to protect him. She’s in danger because of him.

As he’s musing all of this, the rock at the entrance gets rolled to the side, and after his eyes adjust, he can see the scruffy man who helped him up back when they got captured. “Bakugo wants to see you. Get up.” Once again, he is offered a hand, which he takes. As the man leads him out of the cave and through the underground tunnels, he can see people walking around, and someone around his age playing a song for some children with a soft smile. As he looks at her a bit longer, he realizes it’s one of the most famous bards of the continent, Jiro Kyoka.

Her gaze flickers up to meet his, and she gives him a wink as she mouths something. ‘Momo… alright’ is what he can understand from it, but it’s enough to let some of the tenseness seep from his shoulder. He doesn’t know why she bothered to do that, or how she even knows about it, but that doesn’t really matter.

A few seconds later he is pushed through a door into a big room with an oval table in the middle, a lot of chairs around it, but only one occupied. Messy blond hair, magic swirling around him like he’s stronger than any mage Shoto has ever met, and still the same feral grin as when he had him pinned. “Todoroki Shoto. Son of Todo-”

“Shut. Up. About him.”  Shoto narrows his eyes at the attractive annoying man. “I guess you’re Bakugo…” He trails off as his eyes wander around the room. “What is it that you want.” His voice is flat and emotionless as he looks at everything but him.

“I’m the king, yes.” He can hear the chair move and footsteps drawing closer, stopping right in front of him. “You should consider yourself lucky we didn’t kill you when we found out who you are. After what your father did to us…” A strong and warm, very warm hand grabs his chin and makes him look at Bakugo again.

“What do you mean, after what he did to you? The only time he-” Shoto cuts himself off as he finally really looks at Bakugo. Skin that’s not quite skin… Too warm… Red eyes with slitted pupils… The magic… “You’re… You’re a…”  He can’t quite bring himself to say it as his eyes grow wide.

“Yes, I’m a dragon, would ya fuckin’ keep up?” Bakugo snaps as he pushes Shoto to a chair. “Sit. I just want you to answer a few questions. Like, why the hell were you in my woods? What the fuck were you planning to do? Exterminate us?”

His mouth opens and closes a few times before he manages to speak again. “What? No! Of course that wasn’t my plan! I’ve never had anything against dragons!” He crosses his arms with a scoff. “I was wandering through the woods with Momo because I wanted to find and study dragons.”

“Study our dead bodies, no doubt.” Bakugo scoffs as he sits on the table instead of a chair, his fingers restlessly drumming on the table as small sparks shoot from them. “Oh, and don’t worry about your friend. Since she’s not considered a threat to us, she’s free. Well, kept under observation and not allowed in certain areas, but really just about as free as it gets.”

He glances away, slightly guilty now for snapping. Of course they would assume that he’d try to kill them, that’s what everyone does. And still… They hadn’t killed either of them… Momo was alright and Bakugo had actually bothered with telling him so… “I’m not like my father. He only cares for fame and strength. I… I’ve always just… been intrigued by dragons and the likes.” He softly admits. “So, when I heard rumors about the dragons having returned… Well, I had to take my chance.”

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“Shoto!” Momo jumps up from the chair she was sitting in, right next to the bard, and tries to tackle Shoto in a hug, even though he easily catches her and stays standing. “I’m so happy you’re alright! Did they give you a bodyguard as well? Well, I say bodyguard… But Kyoka just makes sure I don’t try to escape or kill anyone.” She softly laughs, her black curls bouncing as she moves.

As answer he simply points to the redhead who had led him here. “Oh, Eijiro.” Momo sounds a bit surprised to see the laid-back half-dragon right behind him. “I do hope Shoto doesn’t give you too much trouble, he can be a real handful.” She gives a teasing wink as she sits down again.

“Oh, he’s no trouble at all!” Kirishima is quick to reassure her. “Really, it’s kind of like being around Izuku. Just… a bit more silent and stand-off-ish?” He shrugs. “But Katsu asked him the questions a bit ago, and Hitoshi was using his magic on him, so he has the same amount of freedom as you, now.” He smiles, one foot bouncing a bit. “Oh, Kyoka, did you know? Neito and Hitoshi are now a couple!” He starts to ramble to the bard about the two and how it was a surprise, but Shoto is quick to ignore him.

He sits down next to Momo, rubbing in his eyes and feeling the skin around his left eye pull because of it. “I’m tired.” He mumbles. “Kirishima says it was ‘a bit ago’ but it has been at least 14 hours since then, and I haven’t slept at all.”  The evidence of this is how he doesn’t bother with pulling away when Momo pats his back carefully.

“You’ll probably go to a room, soon. Dinner should be ready in just a bit, and they either go back then, or they go and do something like training or reading. Their technique in fighting is really interesting to witness. One of them, Monoma Neito, can copy the magic of others, and he is really good at using it. Someone else, Shinso Hitoshi, is really good at controlling people.” She brightly smiles.

“None are as impressive as the king or Izuku, though. Izuku is kind-hearted, but incredibly dangerous. His strength…” She trails off for a bit. “And the king… He can make explosions with his palms in his human form, but in his dragon form… He is incredibly strong.” Her eyes show her wonder as she speaks. “Not even your father could bring him down, I think.”

“I sure hope not.” Shoto rolls his eyes as he sits straight again. “If he was, I would be long dead by now, with the training he put me through.” He runs a hand through his messy and now way too long hair. 

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Months pass in the castle, Shoto and Momo getting more and more freedom as time goes on. Watching people grow closer and form relationships, or watching them grow apart bit by bit until they break it off. By now, both of them are just as much part of them as anyone else born into the kingdom.

“Oi, Icyhot.” Shoto rolls his eyes at the nickname Katsuki gave him after having seen his magic in action. “What do you say we go for a walk, outside? You’ve been cooped up in the library for weeks, and no fucking way is that healthy.” It’s not like he’s given much of a choice when Katsuki grabs his arms and pulls him along, forcing him to abandon his books.

“You could’ve at least let me put them back.” He mumbles as he easily keeps up with him, his eyes wandering. “Now someone else will have to do it, and I won’t remember where I left off.”

“Oh, you’ll be fine, ya fucking crybaby.” Katsuki gently slaps the back of his head. “You’re just as much of a nerd as Deku. I don’t doubt that you’ll be able to find it within a minute.” Shoto glances down when a warm hand takes his own, surprised to see Katsuki holding his hand like that, for no reason. “Anyway, I wanted to show you something.”

They walk in silence for a few minutes as Shoto just enjoys the fresh air and sun on his skin, noticing how Katsuki stares at him for a bit every so often, but not commenting. Slowly, they go higher up the mountain in which the biggest part of the castle is, until they reach a beautiful viewing point. “Is this what you wanted to show me, Katsuki?” Shoto softly asks, his eyes wide in wonder as he takes in the nature around them.

“It’s part of it.” The unusually docile blond sits down on the grass as he stares at some point in the distance. “But yes.” He doesn’t look when Shoto sits next to him, although bi-colored man could swear he saw the slightly pointy ears twitch a bit. They sit in silence for a while, enjoying the clouds and dragons above them, the sun shining on their skin and keeping them warm. “The other part…” Katsuki softly begins after a while, turning his head so he is looking at Shoto, “was this.” He leans closer, and, after peering into his eyes for a second, kisses him.

It’s just a peck, really, but it’s enough to shake Shoto’s entire world. “I- I…” He stammers as his face starts to be the same color as the left side of his hair. He tries to say something more, but all that ends up coming out is some incomprehensible words as he tries to process it. Katsuki kissed him. Katsuki kissed him. Katsuki kissed him.

Apparently satisfied with the reaction, the dragon king leans back again, focusing his gaze on the sky. “I’ve wanted to do that for a while now, you know?” He admits. “The way you look when focusing on your magic… Or when you try, and fail, to kick my ass… It’s hot.” He grins as he briefly looks at Shoto again.

“I- what?” He tries to make sense of what’s happening, but he doesn’t come very far before he is kissed again, this time longer and deeper. “K-Katsuki…” He softly murmurs as they break apart. “I- what do you mean with all this?”

“Isn’t that obvious, Icyhot?” He softly laughs as he runs a hand through the bi-colored hair the other sports. “I love you. And I wanted to do better than Momo confessing to Kyoka in that stuffy library… So, I thought I’d do it here. It’s beautiful here… But of course, it’s nothing compared to you.” He grins at the splutter he gets in response.

“You… love me?” Slowly a smile starts forming on Shoto’s face as Katsuki nods, and he leans closer. “I love you too.” And then it’s his turn to kiss the other.

[i-am-a-mes]

Love Uncovered Ch.8

Plot: The story is set in 1920s London, where Tom Hiddleston is put on the case of Y/N Chudwell’s husband murder. Will he solve it? Will she keep her social status? Or will they uncover something even bigger?

Warning: Angst, anxiety, kidnapping

A/N: Another one for ya’

Thanks to my darling @jj-trickster​ for being my beta!

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Chapter 8

Her entire body felt heavy as she slowly woke up. The first thing she felt was the pounding headache from the chloroform, it felt like her head was filled with lead. Second thing she felt was the rag that gagged her, it was bound so tightly that she could feel it gnawing at the corners of her mouth and the slight taste of copper filled her mouth.

As she squinted her eyes open slowly, she only saw darkness. There was no light source except a tiny little sliver of light on the floor, which she presumed came from the bottom of a door in front of her. She tried to move, but quickly found her body, arms and legs tied to a chair. The chair itself was a cushioned one, and in any other circumstances would have been rather comfortable, but do to the tight restraints, gag and headache she was anything but comfortable. 

While she looked around in the darkness, trying to find any indication of where she was held or who had taken her, her nose was filled with a wet, moldy smell. The only conclusion she came to was she must be in some basement of sorts. 

But who had taken her, and why? She had honestly no idea and a small sob left her. What was she going to do? Did anybody even know that she was missing. She surely hoped so. Fear and anxiety swelled up in her chest, and she began to cry softly, feeling hopeless and alone.

After some time, she had calmed herself a bit more, and decided to look for clues to where she was or who had taken her. Her eyes had gotten used to the darkness, but could still not make out anything of importance but then she heard something. Something from outside the door. Two sets of heavy footsteps came slowly walking by the door, and then stopped what seemed just in front of it. 

“What the fuck are we gonna do with the gal, mate?”

“Ah Jesus Christ! Do I have to explain everything to you a thousand times over and over?” 

A large sigh was heard.

“That William bloke didn’t pay us shit, therefor: Dead!. Now the top guy wants his money and some extra for all the hassle. And that little shitface Jonathan is nowhere to be found, so who is gonna give us the money?”

Silence was the only answer to the question. 

“Holy fuck, you ain’t that smart ey? Richard Y/L/N! He is gonna drop some serious money to get his daughter back!”

Another brief silent moment

“Aaaahh that’s clever!”

During the entire chat from outside her chamber slash prison cell, she held her breath, and felt the tears coming down her cheeks. She prayed, god she prayed that they would stay on that side of the door. 

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Back at the station, Tom was running his long fingers through his hair and letting out a deep sigh. How was all of this connected? He tried to lay out the information so far:

So Jonathan tried to help Scarlet and therefore promised the Bucksons to pay off her debts by letting them in on the import business, which William then found out. 

They sought him out when William didn’t respond to the threats made to him. 

But who broke into the safe? And that brown piece of cloth..? 

And why had they taken Lady Chudwell? William was dead.. Maybe by their hands, so they couldn’t get money from him anymore. 

As he sat deep in his thoughts, looking over the casefiles for the millionth time, his door sprung open with a bang, and filling out the doorway was Richard Y/L/N. 

“This… This was sent to my address. For the love of god tell me you have any idea where my girl is!”

His voice was a mixture of sadness, anger and desperation, and in his hand he held a slightly crumpled piece of paper. 

Tom looked up at the large man with his brow furrowed in confusion and determination. 

He took the paper that was handed to him and read. 

Mr. Y/L/N

We got your precious daughter. We want 40,000£ delivered to the enclosed address on Monday the 15th at 8 o’clock.

If not.. You will never see her again and you don’t want to think about what will happen to her.

/B

“Sir, when did you receive this?” Tom stood and walked around his desk to stand in front of Richard.

“Just now, my maid delivered it with my breakfast and paper. I came here as soon as possible” 

Tom could hear the sadness and fear in Mr. Y/L/N voice. Tom gently placed a hand on the man’s shoulder and looked him in the eye.

“I promise you that I will find her and that no harm will come to her or so help me” 

Their eyes locked for a moment, before Mr. Y/L/N nodded and left the Inspector’s office.

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Tom looked over at the rundown part of town for a second time. He sighed as he got out of his car. He knew this wasn’t going to be easy. With the Bucksons’ influence on the people in this town, and especially in Villiers, most likely nobody was going to talk. But he had to try, for her sake. He closed his eyes for a second and her face flashed before him, her smile and her Y/C eyes stood so clearly in his mind. He had to find her! 

He knew he had to talk to Scarlet, but he also knew that he couldn’t go willy nilly in, and he also had the disadvantage of not knowing if she was working tonight. He decided to walk around the neighbourhood, trying to eavesdrop in on some gossip, before going to Scarlet’s pub. 

He didn’t really get any palpable information after half an hour, so he decided to head for the pub. As soon as his feet touched the doorstep he fell into his character from before, the shifty nervous copper. 

The same barkeep from before was managing the taps, and as soon as he saw Tom, a lopsided smile came on his lips.

“Hmmf. Back so soon lad? Well, Scarlet does have that effect on men” 

Tom smiled a half smile and shrugged his shoulders.

“Is she here tonight?” He asked a bit timidly - staying in character, while his insides were jumping to beat any information out of anyone who looked remotely suspicious, which meant everyone in the pub. 

“Yeah yeah… Think she is free know, kinda a slow night. You can go to her room… if..”

The man looked at Tom with a knowing look and held out his hand slowly. 

Tom nervously handed him 20£ and nodded. 

“Go right ahead, sir, and enjoy” The barkeep said with a smirk while folding the bill in his pocket on his vest.

Tom headed slowly up the stairs, despite having the urge to run to Scarlet’s chamber, but he knew for Y/N’s sake that he needed to play this right, if he was going to have a chance to find her quickly. 

Two soft knocks came on Scarlet’s door, and quietly the door was opened. Tom could see that Scarlet was not expecting him of all people here, so it was with a surprised look in her eyes and in her voice as she greeted him, and let him inside.

“What are you doing here?” The Scottish accent came as a soft whisper as the door was fully closed and locked.

“Lady Chudwell has been kidnapped, and I suspect the Bucksons might have something to do with it. I need your help.”

Tom tried his hardest to sound as professional as possible, but Scarlet could tell that this was more than just a case for the Inspector. She could tell by the look in his eyes and the softness of his voice as he spoke her name.

“Oh lad! This is not good, not good at all.” 

She sat on her stool in front of her vanity. Tom sat on the edge of her bed, looking at her. 

There was an awkward silence for a moment. Tom began fiddling with the rim of his hat.

“Jonathan is being very helpful in all of this. He sends his love” The words came out softly and with a hint of tenderness. Scarlet swirled around on her stool with a big smile on her face and tears on the brim of her eyes. 

“Really??” She said with joy and hope. 

“He also told me that you could help me with the location of the Buckson’s hideout or headquarters”

Her smile faded again and she looked down at her wringing hands as she sighed. After what felt like an eternity for the Inspector, she spoke up.

“There is this mansion a little outside of the city. It’s not very hard to find. They love to show off all their money and wealth, even though they got them the way they did.”

There was anger bubbling inside of her.

She swallowed her anger and began telling Tom about the house and the layout. She knew this, because when she was done “entertaining” them, she could walk freely as they had no need for her anymore and therefore she was invisible to them for the remainder of the night. 

“They most likely have her in their dungeon as they call it. But it’s just a basement, a moldy one at that. There is a back entrance to it from the south of the house, which has a small forrest just nearby it. I think you can sneak in from there”

Tom scribbled as fast as he could on his pad and thanked Scarlet a thousand times. 

I’m coming for you Y/N! Just hang on

The thought stayed in his mind the entire ride back to the station. 

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It was about dusk when Tom parked his car at the edge of a forest. Checking his pistol and his flashlight. He had told the Superintendent about Scarlet and the Bucksons and the ransom note Mr. Y/L/N had received. Tom was itching to go to the mansion, but his Superintendent wanted him to wait for a search order and do it during the daylight. Tom tried to convince him to let the raid happen now because of Lady Chudwell’s life being in danger. But the Superintendent wouldn’t budge. So now Tom stood here alone with his gun and flashlight, ready to rescue her on his own.

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Chapter 2: “Meeting”

There was a huge silence, in the whole house, that would give chills to anyone, everyone were asleep in the whole neighborhood , all the lights were off, just a few were really awake to watch some movies with their lights off. Anny heard a sudden sound, her eyes opened as she lazily sat up and rubbed them, she saw for a second a shadow quickly leave through the open door of her room, she quickly rubbed her eyes and looked over the window in front of her bed....it had been forced open and now it was pending slightly side to side. She shivered at the sight and quickly got up, trembling shakily, as she looked at the open door of her room.

She slowly pecked out of the door and looked at the dark corridor, she took out a flashlight and slowly started to walk, she hated the fact that they had the electricity off for the whole night to spare energy.....in that city, nothing was easy to spare. The ghoul heard a sound and quickly turned the flashlight to a broken vase, she started to shake and slowly back up, she heard another sound and quickly turned to that direction....nothing, she took a low breath as she entered the kitchen, her adoptive mom would leave a little light on the table, making the kitchen the only illuminated area of the house.

Anny pecked into the living room, nothing.....into the bathroom....still nothing, she slowly rubbed her head ‘Was it an allucination?......’ she asked to herself, she slowly went back into the kitchen, she sighed and started to take some water from the fridge, before pouring it in a plastic glass. She looked at the glass slowly before drinking a bit of the water, she heard a sound again, it was similar to quick footsteps “Steve?....If this is another one of your jokes.....it is not funny!” She said. Steve was a cat that her adoptive mom would keep inside their house, Anny liked animals....but Steve was a good exception, he always like to scare her by running and the fact that he was all black did not helped.

She took courage and slowly headed back to her bedroom, hearing the sound of wind outside blow through the broken window, she took a shaky breath and peeked inside the room....no one was there....she would have thought it was only her imagination....but the window was clearly broken, and she made sure she was actually awake by pinching her cheek. She sighed and sat back down on her bed, taking out the little bow that was under the pillow, she looked at it and slowly moved it between her fingers, it was all black, with some blood splattered on its side.

“Really ‘cute’ bow.....I wonder how you got to have it” a voice suddenly said, Anny quickly got up and turned, holding the bow tightly in her hand. Astaron turned on the little night light that was on the night draw, he then looked at Anny “Who are you....and how you got into my house?” She asked, as she took in her hand a broken ruler that she broke while she was drawing.....somehow; Astaron leaned on the wall behind him “Ok, first of all, lower that ‘weapon’ of yours....seriously, it is emberassing to look at, second, are you that dumb to not see the broken window?” He asked, pointing with his thumb to the broken window. Anny looked at the ruler, then at the window, and then at the huge bug “Don’t you dare to “First of all” me, I am more dangerous than what you think” she said, holding the ruler tighter “Fluffy Ass, you would not hurt a fly with that ruler, and second, I am more armed than you” Astaron said, as he took out a gun.

The ghoul looked at the gun and slowly backed up “So I would suggest you to lower your sass down and do what I said, always if you do not want me to use this....” Astaron said, motioning the gun as he removed the security. “I would like to see you try....you can’t hit something that runs” Anny said, before bolting quickly out of the room to run to the door that brought out of the house. The huge bug groaned and rubbed his head slightly in irritation “Why everyone must make things so fucking hard for me?” He huffed.

Anny meanwhile, made her way out of the house, she ran out of the little gate and started to run fast, she could care less that she was in pj and she was freezing to death “Ok...ok......I just need to move away from my house as much as I can.....” she said to herself, suddenly a loud gun shot and a strong pain in her shoulder made her yelp in pain, as she kept running as fast as she could. Only around 5 minutes, she started to not feel her legs anymore, she was shaking hard as she suddenly fell, she started to squirm to keep moving....but her body simply was going numb, she trembled as her body stopped responding, so she simply lay there....she ended her run into a park not too distant from her house, she heard again those blasted footsteps and heard someone crouch down next to her “Tired?” Astaron asked, as he held the gun in his hand “What do you want from me?” Anny asked, her voice kinda broken due the effects of the narcotic “I will tell you once you woke up, for now, how about you just go to sleep, and let me do my work?” The bug asked, his was surely not an offer, at all.

The ghoul’s eye lids were slowly going heavy, as blood was falling from her shoulder....then her eyes simply closed. Later, she woke up in a dark grey room, tied down a chair, even her tail had been tied to the ground with some belts, she struggled hard, and saw that all the belts and bindings were loosened enough for her to move, so she started to get herself out of her bindings. She got up and shook the belts and ropes off, as she looked around, the room was empty, dark grey, with only a weak light on the ceiling to illuminate it all “Great...I had been kidnapped” she said sarcastically, she went over the door and saw it was locked, she quickly banged her body against it and groaned in pain, as her shoulder was still hurt and with the bullet in it “Ok Anny....stay calm....staaaaayyy calm......it is like in the movies....someone comes and frees you after a bit.....” she said to herself.

She remained quiet a few moments before groaning “Oh come on myself?! What are you making me think?!” She said, realizing how dumb she just sounded “I see you are a little bit in fight with yourself” She heard someone say, she quickly turned, looking around “Where are you? Show your face!” She said, as she leaned against the door, before it opened, making her fall out and bump the back of her head.

She felt Someone grip the back of her hair and pull her back up, she yelped and trembled “Do not act all scared now and just act as a grown girl” Astaron said, letting go of her hair. She rubbed the back of her head before looking at him “You are not my dad! You can’t say what I have to do” she said, before feeling a gun pointing at her head “Listen to me Fluffy ass, the struggle I had to find you is bigger than what you think. So do not make me hurt you any further, I need you togheter you know?” Astaron said, Anny remained silent.

“............Find me?........” she asked, Astaron rised a brow, realizing that she was slowly letting go and giving up, he lowered the gun and put the security on “Mind me explain you why I just kidnapped you, or you just want to make things harder for both?” He asked, groaning.

Anny looked at him and then down, she loudly sighed “Ok Ok then....If this will bring me out of this situation soon, then I will try to do what you want” she said, the huge bug turned “Then follow me” He said, as he started to walk, Anny groaned and followed, holding her shoulder. They walked down a dark corridor, illuminated my little lights “Does your shoulder still hurt?” Astaron asked “No thanks Sherlock.......I just have a bullet in my shoulder” Anny answered “You better already lower your sass, if you do not want another hole in your shoulder” Astaron said, looking at Anny. The ghoul groaned “Can I at least remove it?” She asked “Oh I will.....do not worry....or maybe you should” Astaron said, before laughing loudly, showing his sharp theet, Anny grumbled as she looked the wall of the corridor. Astaron sighed and wiped his tear “Aaaahh..........do not tell anyone that I laughed, Ok?” He suddenly said, his face darkening, pointing at her face “Ok....” she answered, mumbling and muttering every type of curse that would go throught her mind.

Astaron opened a door and entered it, Anny remained there and watched......before hearing a loud ‘Ahem’ coming from the bug, she slowly entered the room and looked around. It was a rather little room, with a couch, two arm chairs, a TV and a lot....of bottles of alcohol...there was even a strong smell of cigarette that made her want to throw up “Ugh....” she said, putting her hand over her mouth “Are you a smoker and an alcoholic?” She asked with a disgusted voice “Meh....I only drink time to time......I cannot consider myself an alcoholic, about the smoking....lets say it is what humans call ‘Bad habit’” Astaron answered, annoyed by the ask since in that city no one was bothered of what people would do. He sat down on the couch and motioned to Anny to sit, holding the gun in one hand, Anny slowly sat down, holding her shoulder.

“Ok....lets start with the basics” the bug sighed, as he sat up a bit “Name is Astaron, named by the others “The green death”.....aka stupid name that not even a clown would have” he said, as he took a newspaper showing an article titled with “Green death strikes again”. He was actually surprised to see the color drain from Anny’s face, despite her already have white skin due her being a ghoul “This is new....usually teens would think ‘cool’....but you just reacted like a criminal” he said, before throwing away the newspaper “Wha....?.....” Anny said, trying to process everything “Forget that, you do not need useless infos.... you should rather know the important stuff.....I do not need to know about you, I know all your infos” he admitted. “What? How?” Anny asked, sitting up a bit “I have good sources...now let’s get really to the important stuff....” Astaron said, sitting up “First of all, you have a list of rules to follow if you want me to spare your life of cockroach....one, you do what I say, no asking, just do it.....second, do not talk with anyone useless I give you permission to speak...third, don’t try to escape.....or you will get more bullets inside your shoulder....and fourth, do not be sassy or talk back to me” He said, leaning forward and leaning on his knees with his hands togheter “Understood?” He asked.

Anny snapped out of her thoughts and nodded, shaking “Good, now is time for you to know what I need you for” Astaron said, he got up and walked to a library, before taking out a really thin dossier of color red, he walked back to her and threw the dossier at her, wich she catched with her good hand, she looked down at it, before opening it. There were documents about movements, an organization and what surely caught Anny’s attention....a picture of a ruby.....but diamond shaped. “Before you think wrong, that is not a ruby....it is a red diamond......the red diamond” Astaron said, correcting himself “The red diamond...?” She asked under her breath, reading those very few infos written there “Yes, the most valuable diamond in existence.....” Astaron said, as he light up a cigarette, Anny looked at him and then back at the dossier “And....what do you need me for?” She asked, Astaron looked at her “Well, since I had to tell you anyway....I need you to get to the organization where it is kept.....tell me, do you recognize the name?” He asked, Anny went to the paper with the organization and read the name....her eyes widening “ ‘Golden Fire Corporation......’......it is the corporation of my father....” she said, reading the paper “Specialized into minerals and chimic resources.....” Astaron said, leaning back on the couch.

Anny looked at him “But why me?....” she asked, Astaron sighed and took the cigarette out of his mouth “Well, you are the only family member that I could reach quickly, plus, there are no news about other offsprings beside you...or in general news about other family members.......does that speak up for you?” He said, smoke coming out from his mouth. Anny remained quiet and nodded with her head shakily, before holding her shoulder “Get used to the pain, you will feel a lot of it during all the time I will use you to get to that diamond....and trust me....it will be a long period....” he said, tapping his cigarette and making the dust fall. Anny looked at him silently, before closing the dossier, she felt something in her pocket and saw the black bow in it “Ah yeah...I prefer leave it to you...I would not use it in any way” the huge bug said “But....what are we going to do?....Stay here and slack off?” Anny asked “Oh no, I am just giving you a little......pause, before anything starts...” Astaron said, leaning back on the couch “Ok...but what about the bullet?....” Anny asked, he looked at her “If remove it will make you shut up, come here and let me remove it” Astaron groaned as he sat up.

The process was...painful, the bug literally dept his fingers into the found and ripped the bullet out, making the wound larger. Things did not got really better when he tightened the bandages around it “Happy now?” Astaron asked, as he wiped the blood from his fingers, Anny simply nodded “Now just go back to your room and rest, there is a mattress in one corner of the room, you sleep there” The huge bug said. Anny lowly nodded and slowly walked off silently.

Sleep was nearly impossible, the sound of people shooting at god knew what, the loud laughing and music coming from other places made things hard for anyone who wanted to sleep in peace, Anny took out the little bow and held it in one hand, looking at it....it gave a reassuring aura to her...even tought the blood on it made her feel as well sad, she tried to connect her memories....but she was just too tired to process anything...so she simply tried to sleep, holding the bow close.

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Ooff! It have been a while Uh? Well, finally part two has came out, And I am happy that I started to write this down again! I am trying to divide my activities into pieces and do them time to time!

The Stealers of the red diamond is an story made by me

Train TracX belongs to @fluttersdreams and @lazyskelebones

The original Astaron belongs to @fluttersdreams

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Cyrus Rogox

Cyrus Rogox 1

  [2023]

  Three years has gone by since Cyrus and his friends defeated Satori the destroyer and saved the universe. Since then Cyrus is now known as the hero of the Universe and everyone knows his name. On a sunny morning on the last day of summer Cyrus and Baxter spend their day watching T.V. while eating snacks “Cy are you two going to sit here all day” said Rina who walks in the room getting annoyed “yep” said the two of them. “Well it’s the last day of summer but you two don’t have school tomorrow because you’ve already graduated. Are you seriously going to waste the day by watching T.V. and eating snacks” said Rina “yep” said the two of them watching and ignoring Rina “Fine well I’m going out so don’t get into trouble while I’m gone” “huh yea no trouble got it” “idiots”. “Hey Cyrus are we really going to do nothing all day” “of course not there has to be something exciting before the day ends” said Cyrus. The two step outside of the Rogox village and into the sunlight “aahh it burns haha” said Baxter “come on let’s see what Lord Kendro is doing”. In Lord Kendro’s quarters in the palace Kendro is surrounded by paper work and documents to sign as he starts sulking “aaah I will never get any of this done” Lord Kendro looks outside to see the people going on with their day and kids playing in the street “it’s nice to see everyone happy on this day” “oh Lord Kendro!” shouted Cyrus as he pushes the doors “hiya lord Kendro good morning” “Cyrus how many times do I have to tell you not to bust into my room. Baxter didn’t tell him this” “tell him what?” said Baxter with a clueless look on his face. “We were stopping by to see if you had anything for us to do” “no I don’t now go home” said Kendro losing his patience “but sir we can’t go home the truth is we’re bored. We want to spend the day with fun and adventure” said Baxter begging on his knees “I’m sorry guys I don’t have any missions for you now I’m very busy so you two can go and create your own fun” said Kendro “fine we’ll go but if you find one before the day ends let us know” said Cyrus “Cyrus always gave me a headache…huh what’s this?” Lord kendro looks at mission paper that he found right in front of him. Meanwhile Oki and Koru meditate outside of the city in Jaiku forest but Rina interrupts Koru’s meditation by hugging him to death. “Rina what are you doing?” “I’m just being me of course” “great now I got to start my peaceful relaxation all over again” said Oki “if you two love birds don’t mind I will just leave you alone” said Oki “you told him” “well it kind of slipped out plus we’ve been spending a lot of time this summer someone was bound to find out about us” Koru kisses Rina on the lips. Oki returns to Jaiku City with Lord Kendro showing up in front of him. “Man what a boring day how are we going to find something fun to do” said Cyrus “we can go to earth to see our friends I know Naomi misses you. Although you talk to her like every day and night” “we could do that”. All the sudden a messenger arrives in front of them “Cyrus Rogox and Baxter you must go to the palace for a mission” “finally something to do well let’s go” said Cyrus.

  Cyrus, Baxter, Rina, Oki, and Koru show up in lord Kendro’s office “I summoned all of you here for a mission I found that contains criminals on earth who stole a human artifact. The artifact is a golden blade that contains magic properties and was missing for three days” said Kendro “sir why would petty criminals steal an artifact such as this one” said Oki “that’s why I’m sending you guys to do this mission because something doesn’t add up when I read the mission letter. It’s possible whoever is in charge may be dangerous” Lord Kendro’s face gives off a concerning look towards everyone. Meanwhile at a warehouse in New York City a group of criminals hang around with the artifact they stole “so what are we going to with this thing can we use it” said one criminal “no we can sell it for lots of cash it’s gotta be worth something” said the leader Kenny “let’s keep it until we find someone who will be willing to have it” said Kenny. In the dark part of the warehouse a black demon masked stranger hides and watches the petty criminals sit around the artifact. Kenny gets a weird feeling “hey fellas do you get the feeling that we’re being watched” lights of the warehouse turn off with only the exit sign light is glowing. Next thing everyone knows is the mask stranger kills some of the criminals one by one leaving Kenny the last “who’s there” said Kenny seeing the masked stranger holding a sword with blood dripping down from it “who the hell are you” the masked stranger stabs Kenny in the stomach “aaaahh” Kenny screams. The masked stranger looks down at Kenny then hides back into the dark of the warehouse leaving a light on where artifact is placed on a box full of hay. A portal opens up with Cyrus and the others stepping out of it in front of the warehouse. When Koru checks the area he gives the OK for everyone to walk into the warehouse. Oki decides to take one step forward only to step in a puddle of blood so Rina turns on the lights and everyone sees the petty criminals bodies dead on the floor “what the hell happened here” said Koru “looks like someone got here before us” said Baxter “they were all killed by someone with a sword” said Cyrus checking out the bodies “yea but who did it?” said Koru “hey guys I found the artifact” said Rina “I don’t get it this is very strange why would someone kill the petty criminals then leave this artifact here and not take it” said Koru “good question is it a fake” “no it’s definitely the real thing I can sense pure energy in it” said Koru. Cyrus starts hearing a faint voice from a dark part of the warehouse so he decides to follow the voices “this mission is starting to become creepy” said Baxter “what are you scared Baxter” said Oki “me scared no I’m just saying”. Meanwhile Cyrus follows a glowing figure and faint voices as he goes deeper into the dark side of the warehouse then hears a little voice call his name “Cyrus”. The black demon masked stranger comes from the shadows and attacks Cyrus with his sword against Cyrus’s own sword. When Cyrus uses an old defense and offense combo the mask stranger also uses the same combo as him following all of Cyrus’s moves “wow you really haven’t changed that much have you” said the masked stranger Cyrus’s face grows incredibly shocked hearing the strangers voice “take off the mask” said Cyrus taking off the mask but the strange attacker still hides his face and runs away out of plain sight. “Cyrus where are you” said Baxter “Cy” said Rina. Cyrus almost attacks Baxter with his hands shaking so hard that his sword is shaking out of his hands “Cyrus are you alright it’s just me” “I just face the person who killed those criminals” “did you get him” said Koru “no I don’t even know what just happened but he had this mask on” Cyrus hands the black demon mask to Koru then Oki carries the artifact on his back. As everyone heads towards the portal to go home Cyrus looks back with a regrettable look on his face.

   Back at Lord Kendro’s quarters Koru gives the report on the mission which shocks Kendro deeply “you sure about this” said Kendro “yes we found the artifact but the criminals were killed by some masked attacker this is his mask” Koru tosses the mask to Kendro “Cyrus didn’t get a good look at the person but he’s been quiet ever since the event happened” “well at least you retrieved the artifact. What puzzles me is why didn’t the masked attacker take the artifact after he killed those criminals” Koru’s expression changes into nervousness. Baxter and Cyrus sit in the living room with Rina reading a magazine while having the T.V. on but Cyrus stares into a wall with his hand under his chin thinking about the mission “you haven’t changed that much haven’t you” “what was that I just saw and heard. Why am I getting so many familiar feelings coming back to me? The masked fighter knew my combo moves that only I know so why…” “Hey Cyrus what do you think the others on earth are doing…hey Cyrus are you listening to me” “what oh I don’t know I guess going to this place called college…” “Are you ok man you’re acting weird” “I guess”. Rina looks at Cyrus “Cy are you ok” said Rina “yea just thinking about something” said Cyrus. A rock gets thrown towards the window where Rina looks outside to see Koru signaling her to come outside. “I will be right back guys I got to check something outside”. Koru waits for her staring up at the moon on a quiet night “you know you could knock on the door and just came in not use the old throw the rock at the window thing” said Rina putting her hands on her hips. “I didn’t want to disturb you’re brother it looked like he’s acting strange again. By the way you didn’t tell him about us have you?” “No not yet I will when the time is right but I’m worried about him” the two hold both their hands and kiss each other as the wind starts blow pass them. “I love you” said Koru “I love you too” Rina replies. Later that night Cyrus lies on his bed only to stare at the ceiling thinking about the mission he had earlier then tries to go to sleep. An hour later Cyrus starts having a nightmare about a little girl he’s chasing then facing the masked attacker who reveals the face of the little girl he was chasing and hearing the voice of “Cyrus” Cyrus wakes up with sweat dripping down his face almost waking up Baxter and squeezing his bed sheets then looks outside of his window to see the moon in its bright glow then looks at the clock and falls back to sleep. The Next day Cyrus wakes up slowly looking at the clock then gets up and gets dressed “Cyrus time for breakfast” said Rina. As Cyrus, Rina, and Baxter sit down eating their breakfast Cyrus stares at his food not eating or saying a word. “C’mon Cyrus eat” said Baxter “I’m not hungry” “that’s a good one now eat” said Rina “I don’t want eat anything ok” said Cyrus leaving the table making Rina worry about him more. Later in the day Cyrus sits in Lord Kendro’s office being silent with the black demon mask placed on the desk in front of him. “Cyrus I called you here because I’m worried about you but your friends are worried about you too” said Kendro. Cyrus stares at the black demon mask not saying a word “now tell me what happened in the warehouse” Cyrus looks at Lord Kendro “nothing” “every time you say nothing it turns out to be something. Now tell me why are you acting this way what made you change your behavior all of the sudden?” “I’m sorry lord kendro I cannot tell you” “Fine but Cyrus just so you know we are all here for you” “I’m going to New York to visit Naomi ok” “make sure you hurry back” said kendro watching Cyrus leaving the room.

   Cyrus enters and exits a portal to a quiet part of New York City near Naomi’s apartment. Cyrus walks towards Naomi’s apartment thinking about the mission and what he heard and saw then starts to get blurry visions in his mind. As Cyrus walks closer to Naomi’s apartment a stranger stands in the middle of the street with the same black demon mask but with a white S on the forehead. Cyrus stops to the see the masked stranger charge at him pulling out a sword and attacks him. Cyrus grows a crystal sword from his body and attacks clashing with the stranger’s weapon “who are you?” “I can’t believe you forgotten me Cyrus Rogox” the masked attacker removes the mask reveal a girl’s face shocking Cyrus letting his guard down and gets kicked in the stomach. “No! No this is- how are you still alive” said Cyrus trembling and drops his crystal sword. “Sara!” “ahahahaha it’s been a very long time Cyrus. I’ve been waiting a long time to see you again” said Sara removing her cloak and dropping the mask on the ground revealing a black S tattooed on her forehead. Cyrus looks at her blue eyes and black hair seeing all of here detailed appearances as he shakes with fear. “Sara you’re alive but how I-I” “you what killed me well you did and now I’m back. Don’t worry Cyrus you won’t die just yet but soon you will learn what it’s like when everything you love is dead” Said Sara disappearing into a black portal “wait!” Cyrus falls on his knees thinking about Sara in the past with a smiling face then visions of her death. Moments later Cyrus knocks on Naomi’s door so she answers and hugs Cyrus squeezing him really hard but Cyrus doesn’t react or say a word “Cyrus are you tired you don’t look so good. Did you eat a bunch of food before you came here oh well doesn’t matter I’m just so happy that you’re here I have a lot to tell you” said Naomi sitting on the couch drinking red wine. “Naomi I’m sorry I’m just been in a funk lately” “Cyrus you don’t look happy what’s wrong?” said Naomi comforting Cyrus. Cyrus thinks about Sara and her words so Cyrus acts and pretends to smile looking at Naomi “you know what nothing is wrong I guess I’m tired or something. So how’s college?” said Cyrus “great I’m learning a lot on how to heal people and medicine” “that’s a that’s good” “Cyrus you know you can tell me anything right” said Naomi holding Cyrus’s hands “yea” “no matter what I will always be here for you” Cyrus gives Naomi a great big smile then kisses her. Meanwhile in a dark cave in unknown location Sara walks through a dark portal and arrives in front of a group of masked people with the letter S branded on the masks. “I have returned my lord” said Sara kneeling on one knee. A man with a gold demon mask steps forward “Rise Sara” Sara rises up and looks at the man with golden demon mask “I take it that your reunion with Cyrus was interesting. So how was it?” “He isn’t the Cyrus I remembered he didn’t give me a fight as he was afraid but inside of him there is an immense amount of power that was never there before. I don’t think he’s a threat to our plan’s” “humph the kid defeated Satori maybe you’re still trying to protect this rogox brat” said one of the masked men “Lord Krius allow me Samma and my partner Tion to deal with Cyrus rogox” said Samma bowing his head “Sara it seems that you need to train more if you want to defeat Cyrus. Fine Samma I will allow you and Tion to deal with Cyrus but if you fail then you fail yourselves”. Sara goes to her chambers and sharpens her blade while thinking about Cyrus killing her.

   Lord Kendro and Oki visit the museum in the Suarus village where they watch the golden sword being put on display “who’s sword did that originally belong to my lord?” said Oki “it originally belonged to the first super human Yukura” the name gives Oki chills then remembers Satori’s words “Yukura is dead but his name still gets passed around and what he did was unforgivable” “yes but he’s dead and the world has moved on after ten thousand years” said Lord Kendro gazing at the sword “Lord Kendro I still remember what Satori said and if it’s true do you think…?” said Oki “that he may return no I don’t think so. There hasn’t been a shojin member since Yukura’s death besides they all have been destroyed and extinct for over ten thousand years” Lord kendro smiles at Oki “try not to think about it too much Oki”. Back in Jaiku Cyrus goes to Jaiku forest to hunt for giant slugs while holding his word swinging it around. A portal opens from above the forest with Samma and Tion stepping out of it and lands on the forest ground. When Cyrus takes another step he senses the two right behind him with Samma attacking with his hammer while Tion attacks from behind with snake whip. Cyrus gets pinned by the two until he releases crystals from his entire body stabbing both of them and backs away “You two have the same masks as Sara. So that means you are with her” “nothing gets past you does it Cyrus” Said Samma “we have orders to eliminate you. Snake Siege” Tion shoots many snakes coming from inside his body “Crimson flames” Cyrus burns the snakes with his flames then attacks with Crimson blade. Samma strikes Cyrus with his hammer knocking him into giant boulder. Tion straps Cyrus with several snakes holding him “now Cyrus this is the end for you” Cyrus looks behind Tion and Samma to see a rock move while Samma raises his hammer. The two turn around to see Muddon the rock giant standing behind them grabbing Tion first and squeezing him until his bones get crushed then throws him into the ground. “Tion!” yells Samma. Samma slams his hammer at Muddon but it doesn’t do anything so Muddon grabs Samma and bites his head off then throws his body into the ground then frees Cyrus. “Muddon it’s been forever buddy. Thanks” said Cyrus seeing Muddon walk deep into Jaiku forest. Cyrus takes a look at the attackers and realizes he’s being hunted by an unknown force.

   At an unknown location Lord Krius decides to pray to a statue of Yukura with candles surrounding him. Sara decides to join Lord Krius kneeling right beside him “Yukura had a future for us and almost made that future happen. He was a great person and leader” said Krius. “Someday I hope we can achieve the same thing he was trying to accomplish” “soon Sara very soon”. One of the masked warriors comes in “sorry to interrupt my lord but it appears that Tion and Samma are dead” the news strikes Krius and Sara. Meanwhile Cyrus arrives at his village with a bucket of blood slugs he caught while opening the door to his house. As Cyrus turns left he sees Rina and Koru hugging and kissing each other. Cyrus continues to walk inside his house and puts the bucket of slugs down on the floor and sits down while Rina walks into the door with a happy look on her face. “Hey Cyrus how was hunting” “oh you know sometimes you get what you catch” said Cyrus not looking happy “when were you going tell me that you and Koru were dating”. Rina quietly sits down “Cy I was going to tell you but I was waiting for the right moment” “so this has been going on for a while” said Cyrus “three months” said Rina “why did you keep this a secret from me?” said Cyrus yelling at Rina “because I knew you wouldn’t like it. I love him Cyrus. I don’t need you’re approval because I’m older and I’m happy” Cyrus looks at Rina and opens the door to outside but turns around “I’m glad he makes you happy, that’s what I want for you but it’s keeping secrets from me that bothers me I mean we are family now and I love us to tell everything together” Cyrus leaves to walk and clear his head. Meanwhile in New York City it starts raining heavily with thunder and lightning. Lord Krius shows up from a portal into the streets with raining coming down upon him then walks towards the empire state building looking up at it “such an interesting building. I know you’re there so stop hiding and just show you’re self Zukius” “hmm I guess I can’t hide my presence with you can I” “what are you doing here?” said Krius turning around facing Zukius “I just wanted to know what the plan is I mean I think we made our appearance clear to Cyrus Rogox” “Sara made her appearance but Cyrus doesn’t know yet that we the Shojin are truly back” said Krius. Zukius walks towards Krius and stands beside him looking at the empire state building “interesting you want to utilize the Shojin once again” said Zukius with a smirk on his face “not just that I want to make all super humans realize their true purpose and to have the Shojin take over this world once again with the revival of Yukura our god. Yukura was the first super human but wasn’t the last and if it wasn’t for the human uprising with their Trasarian help we would be living in a world full Super human superiority. Now the world has change with this alliance, I think it’s time to break that alliance” said Krius clenching his fists “what of the Rogox brat” “he and the trasaries will be dealt with soon but for now we must gather our remaining strength. Zukius you are one of shojin members that are elite so I need you to gather as many of us as you can” Krius puts his hand on Zukius’s shoulder “Yes Lord Krius it shall be done” Zukius spreads green wings and flies up high in the air and flies away from the city. Lord Krius looks at the empire state building with a vengeful expression and exits into a portal.

    On Ion Lord Kendro still deals with documents and papers that he needs to sign and look over until he gets a headache and decides to stop for a bit. Kendro looks outside the evening events of the city until he gets a visit from King Saedo when a portal opens up in his room. “King Saedo what a surprise to see you” said Lord Kendro “Sorry if I interrupted you and came secretly but it’s an urgent matter” said King Saedo sitting down. Cyrus decides to walk inside the palace to see lord Kendro but sees King Saedo in his room so he decides to spy on their conversation. “Kendro we have a major problem I’m afraid” said Saedo “what kind of problem?” “I know you don’t sense it but intelligence unit has picked up strange anomalies around earth something that has been detected before but it was a very long time ago” “anomalies? We had anomalies before what makes this one so different?” “certain portals we detected opening and closing left energy residue that matches something disturbing…it matches the energy signature of that of a Shojin” Lord Kendro’s expression on his face shows a disturbed look and clenches his fist “are you absolutely sure about this” said Kendro with a tone of nervousness. Outside the door Cyrus shows no shocking expressions but a dull look on his face “So it’s true they have returned. This isn’t good at all if they returned then we know what they really want I mean I fought against them ten thousand years ago. They basically killed humans and took over the world for five thousand years and on top of that their leader Yukura caused even worst damage to humanity’s reputation” said Lord Kendro “you do realize if they are back then it means danger for us to especially to Cyrus don’t let him confront the Shojin” “why what does Shojin have to do with Cyrus” “they know who he is now there’s a good chance he’s a target. Promise me that he won’t go toe to toe with them” Saedo yells. “There’s one other thing Lord kendro we detect an anomaly we didn’t recognize but it is super natural although it’s not the shojin but it could a threat look I got to go remember don’t engaged the shojin until we know what they really are up to”. Cyrus quickly leaves the palace realizing what he just heard is what he’s been fearing the most.

  When Cyrus leaves the city to go to the Rogox village he realizes he’s being followed so he looks up to see a masked stranger holding a giant Scythe swinging at him so Cyrus dodges and looks at the mask of a skull and black hooded cloak “who are you are you one of the shojin” “such insult I would never be one of shojin. So you’re Cyrus Rogox. My name Gitanta I am a grim reaper” Gitanta charges at Cyrus with great speed and kicks Cyrus hard in the stomach but changes things around when Cyrus twists and kicks him back then uses creators bomb on him. Gitanta raises his Scythe in the air “Scythe of Repentance!” the scythe starts to glow. Meanwhile Cyrus takes out his sword turning it into crimson crystals with little flames surrounding it and attacks the Scythe almost breaking it in two. Gitanta fixes his blade with his power and uses the air to strike against Cyrus pushing him back. When Gitanta uses a second attack Cyrus blocks and holds against it with his sword “why are you doing this?! What do you want from me?” Cyrus Screams “to see what you are truly capable of” Gitanta says “Repent you’re pathetic life Cyrus Rogox. Scythe wheel!” Gitanta spins his scythe using the wind colliding against Cyrus’s blade “aaahhh Raikei!” Cyrus shoots crimson lightning from his blade striking around Gitanta and closes in on him electrocuting his body “gaahhh!!” Gitanta Scythe pulls back to his hands while he falls on his knees trying to shake off the effects of the attack “hahahaha you are something aren’t you but still testing you isn’t going to make you defeat the shojin not even close” “who are you just tell me what you want with me” said Cyrus catching his breath “I am Gitanta and I am a Grim Reaper” “a what?!” said Cyrus “I will tell you this we are not the shojin we have deep hatred for them. Now I see why my leader took a like into you. You have interesting way of fighting. Another time I will tell you more but for now we must part Cyrus Rogox. Hahahaha” Gitanta disappears into a shadow and escapes “what in the world is going on lately. Why me?” said Cyrus. The Next day Cyrus gets up from another bad dream about Sara and his encounter with Gitanta then Baxter barges in his room “Cyrus get up we got a date with going out and seeing our friends. Hey Cyrus come on buddy don’t tell me you’re still acting weird again” said Baxter shaking Cyrus “what? Oh don’t worry that’s done with” said Cyrus trying to hide his true feelings. The two arrive on earth to meet up with Naomi, Linda, Johnny, and Kayla which Cyrus’s worries start to go away since he got see his friends waiting for him.

   Linda walks up to Cyrus and hugs him after such a while of not seeing each other with Johnny and Kayla following her. However when everyone becomes happy with each other Sara looks down from a building seeing that happiness so she remembers when Cyrus and she were once happy together when they were friends before she was killed and Sara starts to remember the happiness from Cyrus. “Cyrus we’re friends right and we will always be friends” said Sara. “Forever and always nothing will break our bond”. Sara gets a vision of her death “you lied to me Cyrus” Said Sara jumping from the building and attacking with several shojin warriors wearing their masks “You fucking lied to me” Sara screams out “shit” said Cyrus “who is that” said Naomi. Sara’s tanto blade matches against Cyrus’s sword “damn it I don’t have time to play around with you right now” said Cyrus pushing her back while the shojin warriors attack Cyrus’s friends. “You lied about everything Cyrus there is no such thing as happiness” said Sara with anger in her voice. Sara uses a technique called Najo which creates lava coming from her body which Cyrus dodges while using crimson wave at her so she dodges and turns her feet into stone using the ground to her advantage grabbing Cyrus from underneath and crushes his body. Cyrus escapes by turning his body into crystals and reappear from shards of crystals. Meanwhile the gang fight the shojin members together with Johnny taking out two titanium poles with extra density hitting one Shojin member in the face and knocking another into a wall. Kayla changes into a flame version of herself blasting flames at some of the Shojin members but when one of them comes from behind her ready to attack Linda grabs and throws him into a wall then Kicks him in the stomach. A shojin member name Kaomi join’s the fight using a chain sword and wraps it around Linda so Naomi breaks the chain with exploding crystals revealing her hybrid powers. “Hmm interesting so I guess it is true some of you survived” Kaomi throws up from his mouth a demon warrior with a staff full of horns. The demon warrior charges at Naomi until Baxter shoots it down with a laser rifle until it gets back up regenerating itself and attacks Baxter with full force sending him into the middle of the street. Naomi uses light crystals to discard the demon with positive energy making the demon explode into dust. “My creation! You witch you will pay for that” “you’re not going anywhere” said Oki showing up behind Kaomi so he backs away until Koru and Rina blocks his escape “it’s over shojin member” “it is isn’t it but only for you” said Kaomi clapping his hands together and creates and expands a ball of energy from his mouth “Sacrificial bomb” Kaomi explodes the area catching everyone in attack until Rina uses Rogox shield to protect everyone. “Hey guys you alright” said Cyrus “I would be focusing on me if I were you Cyrus” The two clash again with their swords. Cyrus swings his sword left while Sara dodges blocking with her blade then swings right missing Cyrus when he dodges so Sara cuts him on his left wrists and punches him in the face. Cyrus uses Crystal fist knocking Sara into a building and shoots crystals at her but just before they reach her Sara gets angry after getting memories of her and Cyrus smiling each other “You fucking asshole!!” a surge of power surrounds Sara as she repels Cyrus’s attacks and surrounds herself with visible energy “I will show you why you will never get rid of me” “Cyrus!” yells Naomi “no not this attack” Said Cyrus. Before Sara makes contact with Cyrus the Rokken appears between them blocking and hitting Sara with its tails then roars towards her. Cyrus pets Rokken and mounts him running towards Sara holding a crimson sword. Sara slowly gets up getting memories of when they were friends “why-why did you not follow my dream” as Sara struggles to stand Lord Krius protects her by grabbing the Rokken with one hand and makes it fade away then places his hand on Cyrus’s chest shooting a blast of energy sending him flying so Naomi catches him. “Sara you fought well, it seems that are time to kill Cyrus Rogox is not now so come on home” said Lord Krius “but I almost got him I just need to” “Sara don’t forget our dream” “I understand. Don’t look so serious everyone you’re lucky you all survived this time but next time none of you won’t be so lucky and Cyrus will die just like he killed me” Sara and Lord Krius enter and exit a portal together.

    A day later everyone sits in Lord Kendro’s room waiting for Cyrus to wake up “so I assume all of you know that the Shojin has returned” said Kendro “damn it I can’t believe this is actually happening” said Johnny “Koru is it true what you told me about Cyrus and this Sara” said Kendro “oh yea I saw it, looks like they had history together” said Korus “but who is she I mean why attack Cyrus and what did she mean by she was killed by him” said Naomi “I don’t have a clue and I’m his sister” said Rina “these are all interesting questions but we know one thing the Shojin have showed themselves but going after Cyrus that we don’t know there has to be a connection” said Kendro sitting at his desk. Finally Cyrus wakes up and enters the room with everyone giving him a concerning look. “Hey guys I’m glad you’re alright” said Cyrus “who was that girl Cyrus” “who?” “Cyrus everyone has told me what happened today and I think we have the right to know who this Sara is” “I don’t know what you’re talking about I don’t know her” said Cyrus with no expression on his face. Koru grabs his shirt “are you fucking kidding this is serious Cyrus. Don’t give me a reason to punch you right now while you’re still recovering” said Koru “take it easy Koru” said Oki “Cyrus we know you know that girl from somewhere so please tell us” said Rina Cyrus slowly closes his eyes “she’s nobody just a lonely shojin member who just so happen to attack me that’s all there’s nothing else” Cyrus decides to leave the room with Rina trying to restrain Koru “that’s bullshit Cyrus! Cyrus!” Cyrus leaves the palace and sees Naomi following him “you’re wondering too well I don’t have an answer for you” said Cyrus “we’re just trying to help you Cyrus now please tell me how do you know this girl and why does she hate you so much” said Naomi hearing nothing but silence “please Cy” “I can’t tell you. I made a promise to myself to her that I wouldn’t tell anyone but…now I feel like I can’t hold on to that promise anymore because of recent events I knew you guys would figure out eventually. So I guess I can tell you” Cyrus and Naomi head back inside where everyone still sits in Kendro’s room and Koru has finally calm down. “Ok what about to tell all of you is a secret that I’ve been hiding since I was a little kid up till now so bear with me. When was three years old I had no one to play with sure I played with other kids but not all of them wanted to play with me because of who my family was. One day I was looking up at earth wondering if was going to go there until this strange girl came up to me. I knew she wasn’t a trasaries because of the way she looked “hi” said Cyrus “what’s your name” “Sara” “do you want to play with me Sara” “ok” Sara giving a happy smile. I didn’t think any of it that time but the girl was a super human otherwise she wouldn’t of been there so we would play together every day however I didn’t let no one know. Cyrus and Sara lay on the ground looking up at the earth and moon while they are at the playground “Cyrus you have to promise me not to tell anyone about me it’s our secret or I’m going to be mad at you” said Sara “I promise relax no one hasn’t found out so far so don’t worry” “Cyrus this is so great every time I hang out with you it’s like I feel so happy and free” said Sara. Three years later when we were six years old we were training together with our fighting skills I would always challenge her to see if she learned anything new but things went different at that time my dad came home from the war and I started become friends with Baxter. I hid Sara away from Baxter to keep my promise and making sure no one didn’t know still. When we were seven Sara secretly comfort me when my clan got destroyed. Cyrus cries “it’s alright Cyrus” said Sara holding him in her arms “they’re all dead my entire clan is gone I’m all alone” said Cyrus crying his eyes out “but you’re not alone because I’m right here with you I always will be” said Sara “yea and I will always be here for you”. That’s the Sara that I knew and cared about and from then on we knew we were meant to be friends” Cyrus decides to take a break from telling then sees everyone looking shocked.

   Cyrus tells the rest of the story “I’m going to tell you guys why Sara hates me so much now. One day Sara wasn’t acting herself two years after my clan was wiped out “what? What do you mean you want to be a shojin member” said Cyrus “it’s like I said I’ve told you all about the shojin and their history I even told you who I really am and if I revive the shojin think about all the possibilities it can hold for earth” said Sara with a Cynical look on her face “but all the terrible things the Shojin have done why go down that path instead stay with me as my best friend” Sara draws out her sword “don’t you see this path was made for you and me come join me Cyrus you and I were meant to be together forever remember our promise” said Sara “I can’t do it I’m sorry but that’s not the path I want to follow” “I see well then I guess I have no choice but make you” Sara runs towards Cyrus aim her sword at him. Cyrus reacts with his sword blocking the attack “you will follow my dream even if I have to hurt you” Sara uses lightning to electrocute Cyrus but he quickly gets up and jumps from tree to tree dodging Sara’s powers of all five elements “don’t do this Sara you can still change your destiny” said Cyrus still dodging the attacks “my destiny has already happened and no one will stop me not even you” Cyrus appears behind Sara with speed and stabs her in the back through her stomach “ah-why? How could you do this” “I already have a destiny but I don’t have to stick it like you do. I’m sorry Sara I didn’t want to kill you but you left me no choice” Cyrus’s starts shedding tears as he pulls his sword from Sara’s body then watches her fall down on the ground with blood spilling out of her stomach “y-you and I we-we were supposed to be together forever. You broke your promise so this is how our friendship ends. You will never let me go no matter how hard you try to forget this will haunt you until you die and even then it won’t go away a-ah”. I took her body and buried her where no one could find her so I hid her corpse at Soen Mountain near Moji village. Since then I acted around Baxter and Lord Boderus like nothing was wrong and pretended Sara never existed even this whole time with all of you here I never not once thought of telling any of you this until now. Sara was right this was going to come back to haunt me and it did. I don’t care anymore if she wants to kill me then I hope she does it quick I deserve it well thanks for all of you to listen to my secret that I’ve been holding on for so long but I think I’m going to get some air” Cyrus leaves the room feeling like he’s been freed from a long life in a prison box.

  Cyrus looks up at earth and the bright moon with wind blowing against him in the night then Naomi joins “so that was a really big secret” “look if your mad I understand but I had many stupid reasons why I hid this from everyone” “Cyrus I’m not mad I’m proud of you for saying all that. It must of put such a burden on you this whole time and well I just want you to know I’m here for you” said Naomi “we’re all here for you” said Lord Kendro and everyone comes to join Cyrus “I’m sorry Cyrus if I knew all that I wouldn’t of yelled at you” said Koru “By the way I’m cool with you dating my sister. And Baxter I’m sorry I didn’t tell you all this” “just one thing I’m still your number one best friends right?” “Yes you are” “So Kendro what happens to us now that the Shojin are back” said Linda “the only thing we can do try not to engage them because we don’t know what they are planning ourselves” “I think I might know. Sara isn’t just an ordinary super human…she’s actually Yukura’s daughter” said Cyrus “what?!” everyone shouts. Meanwhile back at Lord Krius’s hideout Sara prays to Yukura’s statue while Lord Krius stares at her then his eyes look towards the statue with the moon shining from the hole of the cavern. “Father I will bring you back to this world” said Sara kneeling down and praying “Sara it’s time to go” said Krius. The two of them enter the main hall with a large number of shojin members gathering around them along with Zukius wearing their masks of different colors of demons “my brothers and sisters I gather you all here for one reason and that’s the return of the Shojin. We will finally come out of the shadows and take back what is rightfully ours. The entire earth is our home with the might of energy from our god Yukura we will together take back the earth and make everything ours once again” said Krius with all the shojin cheering him on “Soon we will bring back our father of super humans, our god of super humans, our savior of being persecuted as monsters, Yukura!” said Krius holding his hands up in the air with great confidence in his goals. Sara looks at everyone and turns to Lord Krius “father I’m coming for you” said Sara closing her eyes and folding her hands together. The next day on Ion Cyrus and Baxter roam around the city trying to have fun after everything that’s been revealed to them. “So Cyrus what do you want to do today” said Baxter “we can go to the underground facility and create new weapons in case of a shojin attack. Hey are you listening to me” Baxter says again. Cyrus stares into nothing until he sees a black smoke appear in the middle of the dirt with several skull masked strangers with different weapons show up in front them. “Who the hell are they? Is it the shojin” said Baxter “no the shojin have demon masks these guys have different masks. Gitanta I know one of them is you so come on out” “huh Cyrus what’s going on how do you know these guys”. One of the Grim Reapers shows up closer towards Cyrus and Baxter with a black skull mask and white eyes “Cyrus Rogox, my name is Hekios I am the leader of the Grim Reapers and we’ve come to fight you” said Hekios removing his mask “Baxter! Get Lord Kendro and the others right away” “but what about you” “don’t worry about it I can handle myself against these guys now go” “ok” Baxter leaves while looking back “Cyrus be careful”. “Why do you want to fight me?” “To see if you’re strong enough” said Hekios taking out his own scythe “Scythe of death!” “Crimson sword!” the two clash their blades together while the other Grim reapers prepare to attack starting with a Grim Reaper name Vhan “blades of pain” Vhan throws his blades at Cyrus making him back away from Hekios and blocking the blades. From above a grim reaper name Rizara attacks Cyrus “katana of blood” Cyrus moves his blade towards Rizara while kicking Hekios away from him. Two grim reapers name Emma and Jett show up from left and right side of Cyrus with quick speed “Rope of confinement” said Jett “Mace of gracefulness” said Emma. The rope gets attached to Cyrus while he also gets hit from the Mace pushing back. Rizara jumps from the air about to strike Cyrus until Cyrus shoots Raikei sparks at Rizara blinding him. Another grim reaper come from Cyrus’s shadow name Kagon “shadows of shame” Kagon creates a shadows to attack Cyrus while a giant grim reaper name Catus tries to catch Cyrus to squeeze him to death “fists of stone” the fists knocks into Cyrus pushing him far into the rogox village. “That’s enough everyone. Just as I thought you aren’t as strong as people say you are. Cyrus you defeated enemies that no one could ever have done but I guess you’re weak now. What was it? Is it because of your reunion with your former friend Sara? Trust me I know all about you even if you never heard of us” said Hekios standing over Cyrus who’s knocked out. “Get up Cyrus!” Hekios yells “fine then I have no choice but to kill you” Hekios raises his Scythe to strike until Cyrus’s eyes open and grows a darkness arm coming from his back grabbing the blade of the scythe. “Don’t ever underestimate me!” Cyrus covers himself with creator and destroyer energy giving off light and dark visible energy surrounding him towards everybody. Cyrus disappears and reappears next to Hekios punching him in the face then Kagon appears to mock Cyrus’s shadow but instead separates from his shadow grabbing it and destroying it. Emma and Jett use the same attack as before until it backfires when Cyrus deflects the mace and aims it at Jett’s rope cutting between it then spin kicks Emma in the head. Catus, Rizara, Vhan, and Gitanta all charge with their weapons at Cyrus when suddenly Cyrus makes a load roar from the Rokken’s power and blasts everything around him away with immense force. Hekios charges at Cyrus with his scythe when all of a sudden Cyrus appears right beside Hekios kicking and punching his back until he forces him to the ground. Cyrus’s creator mode shuts off and looks down Hekios “Look I don’t know why you guys were so interested in fighting me but I’m not going to let you or the shojin decide what I can or can’t do. I am Cyrus Rogox and I follow my own way of life” said Cyrus while Hekios hears the words he remembers something from his past.

  Hekios slowly gets up from the ground and makes a grin “hmm you are strong there’s no doubt about that you are definitely his son” said Hekios standing on his two feet while the other grim reapers stand behind him “what did you say?” said Cyrus “there’s a reason why we wanted to fight to see if you are really Aroku’s son and seems you’ve surpassed him. Yes I knew who your father was Cyrus I fought with him against the shojin eons ago” said hekios removing his masked then they others remove their masks as well. Cyrus looks at Hekios who has only one eye “wait my father never said anything to me about fighting the shojin” “I see so he never told you I guess secrecy runs in the family. We grim reapers were once humans and we were the ones who rose up against the shojin and fought against them using our special power armor. I was the first to create the human uprising” Cyrus becomes shocked “it was you! I can’t believe it” said Cyrus “your father was the one who vouched for me and had the trasaries to fight alongside the humans to save our race from being controlled by the shojin and in doing so thanks to him our fellow human kind succeeded but we died by the shojin during different battles with them. That’s why we ask you as we did with your father to fight with us against the shojin once again” Hekios and the other grim reapers bow their heads in front of Cyrus “I feel honored and I will accept but I want you guys to think of me as your friend not just an ally ok” said Cyrus smiling and putting his arm on Hekios shoulder “this kid he truly is your son Aroku. I’m sure he will do amazing things one day”. Meanwhile Lord kendro, Koru, Oki, Rina, and Baxter appear preparing to fight but Lord kendro takes a good look at the strangers “it can’t be is that really you Hekios” said Lord Kendro “yes it’s been a long time old friend” said Hekios smiling “wait you two know each other” “like your father Kendro was another person I fought with back in the Shojin wars” said Hekios. Lord Kendro looks at the other grim reapers faces and remembers them “you’re all welcome inside the palace I will explain things there” said Lord kendro. Everyone sits around Lord Kendro’s quarters with nothing but silence and staring each other down in the room “well this is an interesting situation never I thought I would see you guys but at least now I know what the anomaly that I was trying to figure out was it was you Hekios but I don’t get the whole grim reaper thing” said Lord Kendro scratching his head “after we were killed we made a deal with the death king Kaimaru he offered us a chance to live and serve him until our mission is done. Unfortunately we had to wait for this long that’s why we became grim reapers but only take out the lives of evil people” Hekios looks his team and Cyrus’s friends staring at each other “Gee you guys look like you’re on edge” said Baxter “the Shojin are back of course we’re on edge. What you think we are on edge because of you, please” said Jett “Kaimaru huh I thought he was an old myth” said Lord Kendro “he also stop the shojin as the earth means something to him” said Hekios “I came here to make Cyrus understand that the shojin threat is serious and if he’s strong enough to go against their true power then we can get rid of them for good also I wanted to see Aroku’s son but apparently he had a daughter as well. I see” “listen up everyone we all know why we are together right now and it seems we’re not alone in this so we have a fighting chance against the shojin however this is still not enough. I hate to ask this of you Hekios but what are the chances of you fighting alongside super humans?” “I don’t trust super humans especially if the shojin are around but I heard of super human alliance has formed so I will observe them first but you do realize they are the ones who are going to be difficult to trust” said Hekios. “I know you don’t trust super humans but if we don’t gather as many allies as we can then how are we going to have a chance to beat them. I know one thing I’m not going to let the Shojin take over everything or let Sara try to destroy me so I’m going to convince as many people as possible” said Cyrus “you admire his spirit in life” said Hekios “that’s Cyrus for you” said Lord Kendro. Cyrus turns around to look outside the window then looks up at earth “we fight as one” said Cyrus smiling.

[wanderbitesbybobbie]

HONG KONG: NIGHT MARKET STORIES AND FINDING PANDAS

WARNING: If you are looking for a HONG KONG FOOD AND TRAVEL GUIDE AND ITINERARY, THIS IS NOT IT. That’s in another post, but, this narrative will definitely take you to the side streets of Hong Kong and offer some laughter along the way. I promise. 🙂

The immigration officer at NAIA took our passports, did a quick background check, and suddenly stared at me and my 20-something-year-old niece, Melissa. I only had a few hours sleep the night before. As this flight via Philippine Airlines, was an early morning flight, I finished packing at around 12 midnight and woke up at 3:00 AM to catch this flight. I blinked at the Immigration Officer. “Are you traveling alone?”, he asked. It was Melissa’s first time traveling around Asia without her parents, and for some reason I felt responsible for her. But this particular immigration officer probably thought we were domestic workers, trying to enter Hong Kong without proper working permits. I mean, it was really a thing during that time. Young women, about our age, twenty-something or older, disguised as tourists travelers, entering Hong Kong and then overstaying. These women were very prone to human trafficking, so immigration officers tend to be extra stricter when it comes to Filipino women travelers. We felt judged, but luckily we weren’t alone that time. “No. We are traveling with my Mom.”, I quickly replied and pointed to my Mom standing next to us beyond the Yellow Line. She then stepped forward, handed her passport, got our passports stamped, and the IO finally let us through. Whew!

Melissa and I planned this Hong Kong Trip together. This wasn’t my first trip to Hong Kong, but out of the many travels I took there, this was one of the most memorable. M and I are both fond travelers. We travel around the Philippines either together, with our families, or with our own sets of friends. We spend our weekends by the beach, getting tan lines and grilling sea foods with the ocean as our back drop. But this time, we wanted to upgrade our travels and spend some time overseas. She asked her Dad if she could go and he said yes to one condition, ONLY IF MY MOM WAS COMING WITH US. Her Dad (my cousin-in-law), automatically called my Mom and asked her if she could “chaperon” us because he was in Singapore that time. “Auntie, the two are planning to travel to Hong Kong. I told M I would allow her only if you are with them.”, that was her Dad’s request, to which my Mom pleasantly obliged.

Both our families and our friends know that we somehow create “mischief” when we are together, let alone traveling overseas by ourselves together. It’s not the serious type of trouble that we “accidentally” create, but mostly something our friends just usually laugh off. SO, NO. There was no way our families would allow us to go by ourselves. But, that was back then. Solo traveling is a different story for us now.

Anyhow, my Mom loves Hong Kong, so every time you would ask her if she wants to go, she would say yes. Not only because she loves the food there, but because Hong Kong is a familiar place to her. She lived there for a couple of months for work, and she would always tell me stories of how it was to reside there.

Fine. We were going with Mom. It’s settled. So through Mom’s trusted travel agent, we booked our tickets, planned our budget and itineraries, packed our bags, and took that flight. It was me, Mom, and M this time. It was probably my third or fourth time to Hong Kong, but each travel is way different from the other.

THE TRANSPORT

Traveling around Hong Kong can be complicated if you don’t know exactly where you are going. There is always the Tourist Octopus Card which costs about $39 HKD ($8 AUD, P250 Php). It is similar to Sydney’s Opal Card, which you can use to pay for your bus rides, trains, and ferries. But HK Octopus Card can also be swiped for dining, shopping, and other activities. Another means of transport is the ever dependable taxis hovering around the usually busy streets just waiting to be flagged down. But note that taxis just like in any cosmopolitan city can be very expensive in Hong Kong. But if you are going somewhere really far from your hotel, riding a taxi can possibly be the most convenient way. The drivers usually speak and understand English well, and they are honest, compared to taxi drivers from other Asian countries.

Anyway, since our hotel is in the middle of Mongkok, we usually just walk around town to get where we want to go. Except if we are joining some group tours, then we have to ride the tourist bus with around 10 to 15 other people in the tour group. On this particular trip, we head out early even if we have no scheduled tours for the day. We grab breakfast which is complementary from our hotel, and walk to check out nearby streets and markets. I did experience strolling around Hong Kong without a tour group, but that would be in another post.

HONG KONG NIGHT MARKET STORIES

One night, we spent our time to shop at Mongkok. This has always been our favorite shopping destination. We booked at Prudential Hotel, just across Chatham Road. Mom is very familiar in this area and our hotel is not too far from the night market, so we walked our way through. We passed by a wide array of street food. It smelled like typical Chinese food. You know, something like grilled fish balls dipped with chilies and star anise. There were stalls selling colorful T-Shirts with “I Heart Hong Kong” printed on them, also stalls selling key chains and other kinds of souvenirs. It was vibrant. Lights were everywhere. LED lights flashing on every store we passed by. Everything was there, apparel, cheap tech-stuff, shoes, hair accessories, bags. I can remember the loud exchange of Cantonese and English. We were not looking for anything in particular, we just walked and looked around. “Aaaahh Filipines. Ganda (Pretty), come here! Come here! Mura mura! (Cheap cheap!)” One of the lady vendors called us. She was selling pocket mirrors. With some Tagalog words, she lured us over. We excitedly walked to her stall and the lady smiled at us. “I know Filipines,” she said proudly. But we knew she definitely meant “Philippines”, just mispronounced it a bit. “Wow! What else do you know?” I asked her. M and Mom were busy checking out her stall. “Boracay!” She answered eagerly. She was mentioning a very famous tourist island back in the Philippines. I was amused and pretty much got engaged to this conversation. “Pili lang.” She told M, which means “Just choose” in English. “Wow! Your Tagalog is good!”, I replied to her. M was laughing, and then she went to ask, “Do you know libre?” (“Free?”) The lady vendor looked at her, puzzled, “What’s libre?”, she asked. I explained, “It means FREE!”. The lady vendor boisterously laughed. “Hahahaha. No. No. Mura mura only. I give you 2 free.” I quickly tried to recall what “Thank You” was in Chinese. I said, “Xie xie!” This was the time when Mom’s basic Cantonese comes in handy. She instantly corrected me, “It’s Do-jeh in Cantonese”, she said.

Speaking a little bit of another language can get you elsewhere. At this moment, we ‘hoarded’ pocket mirrors, not just because they were really nice-looking, but because the seller was also very sociable. She said, “Salamat!” (“Thank You!), and handed us our bags of dainty mirrors. We were amused up to the end because it’s either three of the following: 1. She learned it from A LOT of Filipino travelers shopping in this particular market in Hong Kong. 2. She loves languages and did her research. 3. She simply loves the Filipino language. The next people that came after us were of Caucasian decent, and the lady seller tried to guess. She was suddenly speaking in multiple languages saying her Hellos to the Caucasian group. Again, she drew them in, and it was fun watching how she sold her stuff. So for that, we’ll go with Number 2. Lady vendor knows her languages and is very good at sales too!

We went on with our night market escapade. At this point, we already had several bags in our hands, but we still continued to look around. In one of the well-lit streets of Mongkok stood an eye-catching shoe shop. If there’s something the three of us had in common, it was the love for shoes and our love for big red tags saying “SALE”. So, we went inside. We all picked out our own styles, sandals, closed walking shoes, formal shoes and whatever kind of shoes we could possibly stash away. We asked for our sizes. The prices for each pair were remarkably cheap, so each of us bought two to three pairs for ourselves. One pair can cost you as cheap as HKD $50 ($10 AUD / P350 pesos), and if you’re good at bargaining, you can definitely score items for less. It took us a lot of time to choose, probably more than an hour in that specific store. We realized that after we shopped from them, it was already closing time. So we had to wrap it up and head back to the hotel.

At that time, internet was already a thing, but using it for GPS was not yet in. Internet data was mainly used to access chat apps like BBM or WhatsApp or Line. Moreover, we never thought of buying a local SIM and we never dared using our mobile data overseas, afraid of paying unreasonable telecom charges when we get back home. Those were the days when people used to have a life outside of Social Media so internet data was not that on demand. So, GPS was out of the picture and we had to find our way back in the dark. M and I being totally useless when it comes to directions weren’t much of any help. So it was Mom who was doing the navigation since it was her turf. We walked down the streets, and while trying to remember every corner we turned from, I suddenly felt that someone was following us. I took a quick glance from behind, and I saw a guy, wearing denim pants, black baseball cap, and a collared shirt. It sounded like a scene from a thriller movie, except that this happened in real life. My heart started to race, as I saw this guy back in the shoe shop. I wasn’t sure if I was just being paranoid, or he actually managed to follow us for two blocks already. I was feeling a bit anxious, so I decided to warn everyone. We made another turn, and this guy was still on our tracks. We were all a bit panicking. On our next turn, there was a big Starbucks store which was luckily still open. It was already around 12:30 in the midnight by that time. We all agreed to stop by Starbucks and see if this guy would follow us. So we went inside, ordered non-caffeine drinks as it was already too late for coffee and sunk ourselves on the comfortable couches. It was a tiring night after all, just walking around the streets of Mongkok and carrying heavy shopping stuff. I pretended to scan some Starbucks mugs on the shelf, and took a momentary look outside. Boy was I right. The guy “who was allegedly” following us, was smoking outside Starbucks. I have never felt so unsafe like that in my life, and I worriedly told M and Mom. “Should we ride a taxi from here?” I asked them. Our hotel is only a few turns from where we were. The three of us started peering outside to check if that man was still there. I dunno, but he probably realized that we’ve noticed that he was tailing us. Our eyes met, and he slowly fixed his cap and tapped his cigarette on the trash bin. OK. We all felt in danger, so we have decided to spend a few HK$ for a short taxi ride.

Some of the streets were still crowded, however, we didn’t want to take the risk. We hailed a cab, and with just one turn, we were already at the doorstep of our hotel. We quickly grabbed our belongings from the trunk of the car and made sure that no one followed us there. Do not get me wrong. Hong Kong is pretty much a safe country for solo female travelers, but here’s a pro tip. Always follow your instincts especially when your gut tells you that it is not safe. And during that time, we all had the same gut-feel.

Moving on (I don’t want this to sound like a real-life horror story), we settled in our hotel. Thankfully, we were back safe and sound. As a routine, we took out the stuff we shopped for from their plastic bags so we can stow them in our luggage. It was nice to look at everything, but we failed to realize one thing. HOW WILL EVERYTHING FIT WITHOUT AN EXCESS BAGGAGE?

Sure the shopping part was enjoyable, but the packing part was a big challenge. These pairs of shoes does not include Mom’s yet and she was teasing us. We had to wear the bulkiest ones on our flight back, otherwise, we would have to pay for excess baggage which was not on the planned budget. M and I both asked ourselves, HOW IN THE WORLD WOULD EVERYTHING FIT IN OUR MEDIUM-SIZED LUGGAGE? And that’s just shoes. It doesn’t include the shirts, the mirrors, the other stuff we “kind-of” hoarded.

  WE DIDN’T GO TO OCEAN PARK FOR OCEAN CREATURES

There were things we had yet to sort out, but it definitely did not ruin our stay in Hong Kong. We set out early for another quest, and this time it was really a part of the itinerary. A tourist bus picked us up from our hotel lobby. It is fairly convenient to book your activities nowadays, and maps and guides are readily available. If you opt not to join a a tourist bus, going to Ocean Park is pretty much straightforward. It depends where your accommodation is located in Hong Kong. But if you are going from Mongkok, the train is the easiest way to get there. From Mongkok Station, take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Central and get off at Admiralty Station. From Admiralty Station, take the South Island Line going towards South Horizon and get off at Ocean Park Station. It’s a 10 minute walk from Ocean Park Station to the entrance of the theme park. The train stations can be confusing, but maps are handily available in every station. Otherwise, Google Maps is your best friend. From Mongkok Station, it will take you around 30 to 40 mins. by train. Or, you can always ask your hotel if they have scheduled tour groups going to Ocean Park. That time, we opted to join the group to avoid the stress of getting lost in between stations.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is massive compared to the other Ocean Parks I’ve seen from different countries. But before you travel, make sure to search everything you need to know about it. An adult ticket can cost you HKD $498 ($101 AUD / P3,500 PHP), and if you have kids below 11 years old, the price would be HKD $249 ($50 AUD / P1600 PHP) but just like any other theme park, prices for some attractions may vary at a different cost.

I love everything about Ocean Park, it never disappoints. But my most favorite is the Giant Panda Habitat.

At that time, together with other pandas in captivity, there were 2 famous resident Giant Pandas at the habitat, Jia Jia and An An. These fluff balls were born in the Sichuan Province of China and rescued in Qingchuan County at the age of 2. They were Giant Pandas from China, and was being kept at Wolong National Nature Reserve before they were transferred to their Hong Kong habitat. Unfortunately, Jia Jia passed away in 2016, and during her time of death she was the oldest panda in captivity.

Since then, it has been my dream to be a Panda Carer. I wanted to do it even just as a volunteer, but it never happened. My closest encounter with these adorable creatures was during our visit at Ocean Park.

That time, we knew we didn’t go to Ocean Park for the rides and for the Oceanarium. We went there to visit the pandas. It is really fascinating when you get to see these charming creatures up close. We didn’t need tourist guides to take us there. In fact, we did not join the guided tours. We went to search for the pandas by ourselves, navigating our way with the park maps.

Mom let us “kids” roam around Ocean Park. We headed to the gift shops while Mom cooled off with a cone of flavored ice under the shades. This was not our first time in Ocean Park, so Mom just allowed us to go wherever.

What’s nice about Hong Kong Ocean Park is that no two gift shop has the same items. Close to the Giant Panda Habitat, the gift shops sold stuffed Pandas and everything about Pandas. We ultimately enjoyed it and the thoughts of coming back (for the nth time) just came to the picture. Of course, we were clueless with our plans for the future at that time. We just wanted to travel. Those days, people traveled for experience and not for social media feeds. I was just fresh from college and M was still in the course of finishing her undergrad. We never knew that we would end up going separate ways several years after, her being in Canada, and me landing in Australia.

THE AFTERMATH

This Hong Kong Trip was a bliss. We somehow managed to fit our stuff inside our luggage without paying for extra. Our cameras were full, mine, mostly of streets, of food, and pandas. I was already blogging at that time at a different platform, and I didn’t have my own website then. We landed safely back in Manila without any trouble. I promised myself that if I was coming back, I wouldn’t be questioned again by immigration officers. I would just go smoothly.

It usually takes me around 2 to 3 days to unpack after a trip, but M has a different story. It just didn’t simply end there. The following day, I received a call from her. It was the most hilarious phone call I have ever received. One of the shoes she bought was dysfunctional. Why? THE PAIR WAS BOTH LEFT FOOT. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I burst out in laughter while she vented out her frustration over the phone. She wanted to exchange it, but how? We were thousands of miles away from Hong Kong already. I can’t believe she never noticed it the whole time we were there. She even took photos of the shoes we bought in all angles without even noticing it. She badly wanted to return it and have it swapped or even refunded. How? That was the question. All I could do was laugh at her mishap and let it slide. Besides, we won’t go as far as booking another plane ticket and accommodation just to have the pair replaced, right? Might as well just buy another pair locally with that money.

Hope you liked our little Hong Kong Trip! I would probably write a proper food and travel guide and itinerary in Hong Kong in another post. 🙂

LOTS OF LOVE FROM QUARANTINE,

HONG KONG: NIGHT MARKET STORIES AND FINDING PANDAS was originally published on WanderBitesByBobbie

[myhyyh]

To You | Chapter. 1

Ship: reader x Jungkook

Genre: romance, fantasy, school-life, smut, angst, fluff

Word Count: 5,428

You're the new girl in town. With a grieving past and uncertain future, your days repeat and trail on into the unknown. Love. Lust. Betrayal? You're soon to discover the city holds more than you imagined.

A/N: hello : ) I'm so excited to be sharing my first fanfic with you guys. it is a working process so I can’t exactly say how many parts are to come, though I am planning to drag this one out so sit tight andijustwanttoapologiseinadvanceforanyemotionaldistressthiscausesyoubyenow ^^

Hey. It’s me. It’s been a while… I messed up huh?

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It’s mid-June, the train doors finally opened after what felt like a journey that would never end, the summer breeze instantly consuming me, but it wasn't the type I was used it. It wasn't like back home, in the countryside where the air was fresh and untainted. Here, it was thick and humid, filled with the scent of newly embedded cement and some other smell that screamed pollution, that’s the city for you; Seoul city.

The past few weeks, months, had been tough on me. At age 17 I was forced to bury my own parents, all by myself. “Huh,” I thought to myself. Almost a year has gone by, yet I’m still stuck in that moment. The pain in my chest as the nurse told me I was left alone in this world, that the only people in my life were now gone, forever. “Huh” I laughed out loud this time. It’s funny how 214 days can feel like a single moment that I’m still lingering in. I feel people shoving past me as they hurry off the train and I realized I’d been standing in everyone's' way, wallowing in my own feelings again.

Ever since the accident, I’d been living with my grandma, both mourning the death of my parents and relying on each other because… well, we're all each other had. I’d begged her to let me stay living with her but she insisted I move to the city that’s ‘full of opportunities’ and get a break from all this. She hated the way it all affected me, how it left me empty, my soul rotting. I hated it too, so giving in wasn't that hard in the end. Maybe a new start was just what I needed?

I had my own place here, but it wasn't anything fancy, just a typical one bedroom rooftop apartment. I could’ve afforded better but couldn't bring myself to ask grandma for too much. A part of me felt I was burdening her enough as it was. I know it's nothing like that but my own conscious wouldn't allow me to take more than I needed. I figured I'd get a part-time job to make ends meet while I attended my last year of high school here. Besides, from now on I'd need to learn how to depend on myself.

I took my time making my way to my new home, taking in my surroundings to familiarize myself. The last thing I wanted was to get lost in this big city. Coffee shop, hair salon, coffee shop, restaurant, convenient store, coffee shop, coffee shop. I internally cringed at how industrialized this place was. I knew from the start that I wouldn't like it but I also knew it didn't hurt to try either and walked into one of the many coffee shops.

The atmosphere was surprisingly calming. It was the combination of the lighting, interior decor and the smell of fresh brewing coffee in the air that allowed my nerves to simmer down for the first time all day. I managed to order something off the menu, some new special, not entirely knowing what it consisted of. I took my drink and looked for somewhere quiet to sit and rest my mind. ‘I made it,’ I thought to myself, but I knew the real journey had only just begun.

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It’s been a couple of weeks now and I seem to have somewhat adjusted to my new life here. I even made a friend, Mina. She goes to the same school as me, School of Performing Arts Seoul, and I’m kinda grateful to her that I wouldn't be entirely alone when the year started. I met her at the park one day, her dog decided to run off and pee on me. Repeated apologies and bows turned into fits of laughter and, well, the rest is history.

It’s 8:46 pm, I hear a knock on the door that turns into a full on banging and I could tell who it was. Mina. She was coming over to pick me up for a ‘wild night out’. School was starting soon and she’s been meaning to introduce me to some of our classmates. I swung the door open with a disapproving "really” look on my face. “Do you have to do that every time?” I whined. “Yes, yes I do.” she plainly stated, passing by and plopping down on the sofa. “Well, you're late” “Oh relax! We have plenty of time before the club even starts to get lit, you don't wanna be early, surrounded by all those creepers again do you?” We both shivered in disgust at the thought of what happened the last time I urged Mina to ‘not be late’ to a club. “You're right.” I surrendered and headed back into the bedroom to finish putting my look together. “OMG Y/N, you won’t believe who’s coming today!” Mina practically screamed. “Umm let me guess.. the infamous super hot senior graduate you won't ever shut up about?!” I returned her energy with my own enthusiastic sarcasm. “Aaaahh!! I haven't seen Taehyung since he graduated back in May. He’ll be starting university in fall so I gotta win him over before all the uni thots hop on him.” she declared. “Easy tiger, you don't wanna scare him off do you?” “I mean, come on, it's about time. I’m a senior now and in the book that practically puts me on the same level as a uni freshmen, duh.” “What book?” I couldn’t help but laugh at how ridiculous she sounded. “Y/N focus, I’m on a mission tonight and I could use some moral support.” She popped her head in the bedroom to throw me a pout but it quickly diminished into an ‘O’ shape when she saw me. I wore a two-piece black lacy bralette and pencil skirt that stopped just at the top of my thighs, with a pair of thigh-high laced boots to finish the look. I may have not grown up in the city but fashion trends never failed to reach me. I didn't notice Mina gawking as I decided on a choker in the mirror when I heard her scream out, “SLAY BITCHH!” That got my attention. “How do I look?” I did a quick spin for her, letting her see every angle of me. “Ok. I almost dropped Tae for you.. fuck Y/N!” “Ugh shut up.” 9:04 pm. I threw my hair back over one of my shoulders and tucked it behind my ear, grabbed my black fur jacket and clutch and met Mina at the front door with a mental note.

Let's make this a night to remember.

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The club was well hidden and kinda hard to find. At some point I just grabbed hold of Mina’s hand and let her lead the way, clearly, it wasn't her first time. She’d pretty much taken me to every club in Seoul apart from this one, Paragon. Apparently, the thing about this club was that it only opened for special events or when someone rented it out for personal use? Either way, it was pretty expensive, which got me wondering what could be so special about it? ‘As long as it’s not EDM’ was my motto so I pushed all pressing enquiries to the back of my mind. We got inside and I couldn't help but notice how friendly Mina was with the bouncers. She conversed with them for a while, and I let my eyes wonder around. The only thing between me and the club was a set of large gold lion embroidered doors with a bouncer on each side, yet the sound of the music was still so vivid. The beat was roaring and I could already feel it pulsating in my chest. It consumed me and left me urging to discover what was on the other side. I was broken from my trance by the sound of girls shrieking behind me at the entrance. 

“This isn't a place for kids, now go home”, one of the bouncers commanded. “Please! I just wanna see oppa please, please, please!” I turned around to a pair of actual kids pleading their way into a club.. why was I not surprised? Their attire made it so obvious that they were underage. Body-cons that looked over-sized on their premature bodies, over exaggerated heels that kept them stumbling, and don't even get me started on their make-up. “Mess”, Mina chuckled, grabbing my arm and guiding me forward into the unknown.

To my surprise, I was greeted by the ultimate form of luxurious nightlife, surrounded by raw crypt, lavished with sumptuous leathers and burnished copper, the club radiated an invigorating atmosphere. I looked around the space, taking in a range of differently designed rooms, each with their own special feature, achieving a unique environment out of the mix between past, present, and future. Original elements, such as dark stone, architraves and coving contrasted with modern, custom designed furniture, brushed and polished copper steel finishes and natural colors. The light design pleaded for an exceptional visual experience. Through it’s minimalist elegance and simplicity, I felt stimulated, a sense of exuberance. The creation blending intimacy and community, function and fantasy, art and design, resonating as one in this modern definition of luxury. For a moment I questioned myself if this was a place I was worthy of.

I felt Mina brush her cheek against mine, rushing something about going to get us drinks and I was pulled out of my trance. I watched her disappear into the crowd of people and contemplated whether it was a bad idea not going with her as I was now faced to stand awkwardly alone, in a place I felt I didn't fit into. I mentally shook my head, reminding myself that moving here meant I could start fresh. I was being ridiculous. No one knew me yet, apart from Mina, and seeing as I was going to meet my classmates and ‘potential' friends soon, now was not the time to be consumed in my introverted ways. Pep talk over, I forced my attention back to my surroundings. I looked around, trying to find some place or group that I could blend into. I couldn't help but notice how incredibly good looking everybody was. Seriously, it was like a room full of God’s best creations. A sudden nerve of panic washed over me like I was being watched. I tried to calmly look around for the source but my eyes moved frantically and I could feel myself caving under the pressure. I ventured out to search for Mina, pushing the pair of eyes on me to the back of my mind, if they wouldn’t disappear, I would.

My eyes finally fell on Mina and I willed my body to move in. I watched her deep in conversation with several figures. For a moment, I stopped, stunned by more than just their beauty. Their auras synchronized in emitting ethereal energy. I couldn't quite process it and found myself at loss for words. Something about them was so inviting, so nostalgic.. it kinda reminded me of my parents. Mina’s eyes found mine from across the circle, “Y/N, there you are, come here!” I stepped into them, instantly regretting it as I felt my anxiety almost reaching it’s breaking point now that all eyes were on me. I opted to calm my nerves by focusing on a familiar face and glued my eyes to Mina. I noticed her arm interlocked with a tall, beautiful man, and when she caught my eyes drift to him, she took initiative to introduce us.

“Y/N, this is Taehyung, Taehyung, Y/N.” I could see the excitement dancing in her eyes as she presented her infamous crush, and everybody else fell back into the current of conversation around us. “Y/N just moved here this summer alone and she’ll be attending senior year with me at SOPA.” She finished, causing Taehyung to narrow his eyes on me. “Alone?” he asked, his face reading curiosity. “Yeah, my um.. my parents..’ I instantly dropped my head and began to fidget with my fingertips under the pressure of realizing what hole I just dug myself into, “they died a few months ago so... here I am! alone..” I tried to finish enthusiastically but it all just came out so awkward. I didn't want to ruin the mood, but I realized too late that that is exactly what I had done. “My condolences, Y/N.” He threw me a reassuring smile, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. I wasn't in the mood for another ‘sob story’ moment so I stirred the conversation into a different direction. “I heard you just graduated, so I guess I won’t be seeing you at school this fall.” “Taehyung got accepted into Seoul Institute of Arts, isn't that amazing!” I watched Taehyung blush under Mina’s compliment. “Wow, congratulations.” “Thanks, Y/N.” He turned his head to the side and stared down at Mina, slowly placing a kiss on her forehead. Such an endearing moment. I wondered why they weren’t official yet. “Besides, it’s not like we’d get to see him often anyways.” Mina accused jokingly, pouting her bottom lip out. “Hey, that’s not fair!” Taehyung whined, “I've just been busy touring, you know that.” “You’re an artist?” I interrupted. “Yes! I’m in a group called BTS, we’re not that popular yet, but we’re gaining recognition by being on the road all the time.” He finished, throwing Mina a pitiful look I presume she’s all too familiar with. “Psht, look at you humbling yourself,” she faced directly at me this time, “they’re mad popular here in south ko, but they're trying to go international.” She finished dramatically, rolling her eyes as if Taehyung’s career goal was the only thing getting in between their ‘relationship’. “That’s really cool, I’d love to see you perform sometime.” “Well..” he began, his voice thinning out into a light chuckle as he collected his thoughts, “you see, we were supposed to perform the title song of our new album, Blood, Sweat & Tears, here tonight, but my members got kinda excited and.. shitfaced” he finished with a nervous smile. “Wait, you're all here?” His words spiked up a new curiosity in me. “Well duh, the whole point of this party is to celebrate their new album, of course all the members would be here, Y/N, didn't I tell you?” She asked but I knew she wasn't actually waiting for a response as all of her attention was devoted to Taehyung, she stared up at him as if he was the center of the universe. Her eyes mesmerized, her lips twisting into a beckoning smirk, pleading his to come crashing down into them. She was under his spell. “No, I think you forgot to mention that, Mina” I seethed at her through clenched teeth and a fake smile. “Oops” was all her brain could process. “I would introduce you but... I can’t seem to find them..” he trailed off, looking around the club, over everyone’s head, desperately searching for at least one member. It was almost effortless and for the first time, I realized how tall he was. “It’s ok,” I chuckled at his effort and decided to give him a rest, “another time?” “Of course!”

A tap on his shoulder stole his attention. After conversing with a man for several seconds he turned back around to face us. “It seems like they need me backstage.” He said, his face flashing a mix of concern and embarrassment. “What’s wrong?” Mina asked. “Apparently Hoseok hyung is planning a one-man-show.. in the nude..” He watched both me and Mina’s mouths turn into ‘O’s before continuing, “I better go help stop him before he ruins our career.” He turned around to leave, placing a kiss on top of Mina’s head and nodding a quick goodbye to me before disappearing with the man, who I now came to realize must’ve been a crew member by the way he was dressed, in all black with a mic headpiece shaping his face.

“Everyone here is so damn beautiful, I’m starting to find it weird.” I voiced out loud this time. Finally being alone with Mina, I was able to drop all barriers, I always found it easy to be myself around her. Ever since the big move, I’ve been cautious about the way I should act. I didn't want to stand out as the ‘country girl’, and even though I was perfectly proud to be where I was from, attention wasn't really my thing. After meeting Mina, I started to get a feel for how the people here behaved, thought and saw things. I figured I’d take a few tips from her to help me blend in more, but I loved being able to me unapologetically myself around her. “Well, what else do you expect from celebrities?” She sighed, confused at my question. “Celebrities?Everyone here is??” Why was I only finding this out now? “Not everyone, most of the people here are students at our school and the rest are famous graduates, the celebs-to-be, and the actual celebs.” She finished casually, and I was reminded again how uninformed I was about tonight. “Woah.” Was all I could manage. “Yep, I guess you could say this is where two worlds meet,” she said, looking around the room as if there was some physical divide, “but at least we all have something in common.” She smiled widely. “And what’s that?” “We’re all-“ A sudden arm around her neck cut her off mid-sentence.

“Come on now Mina, how are you gonna bring a new friend to my party and not even introduce me, you know better than that.” The blonde haired boy chided. He had thick hair that was unkempt. He ran his fingers through it slowly, moving it from his forehead and leaving little fly-aways that fell endearingly; revealing clear dark eyes, a color almost indefinable. They reminded me of the autumn leaves, a dark brown at first; but the closer he got the brighter they appeared. Suddenly they were chestnut with slight orange undertones. A straight nose and perfectly full, but masculine lips completed his face. I could hardly think as I stared stunned and bemused into his eyes, eyes that were staring right back into mine. I figured he was a part of BTS by the reference of ‘my party’ and turned to Mina for elaboration. “This, very drunk boy,” she scolded him, “is Jimin, he's a vocalist in Tae’s group” “It’s nice to meet you, very drunk boy.” I teased, which earned the most endearing eye smile from him, making my heart jump. “The pleasure is all mine.” He lifted my hand up, bringing it to his mouth and placing a kiss on my knuckles. It took me every bone in my body to hold my composure, but when my cheeks involuntarily flushed red, he’d gotten the reaction he was hoping for, as if getting even for the smile and slowly brought our hands down, but he didn't let go.

“Did you graduate too?” I tried to change the subject to lessen the heat rushing through my cheeks, my finger tips burning under his touch as he played with them. He just threw his head down and laughed nervously, and when Mina did the same I felt awkward between their inside joke that I was, apparently, missing the point of. “Well, Jiminie over here was supposed to graduate with Tae last May,” she overemphasized ‘supposed’, narrowing her eyes at Jimin, making him look the other way, “but he's not very gifted when it come to, um, school. So now he gets to repeat senior year with us, yay!” She finished laughing in his face, making the irritation in his eyes grow. “But he’s the best when it comes to dancing.” She quickly added, seeing the pain on his face and hoping to diminish the shade she threw at him. “What can I say, I’m a master with my body.” He whispered at me under hooded, hungry eyes and I had to wonder whether it was actually him or the alcohol talking. “I’m sure you are.” The words stumbled out as I cowered under his gaze, almost giving up on whatever composure I had left.

“Alright, Jimin, I think that’s enough teasing now.” A soft, sweet voice came out from behind him. A fragile-looking girl with vibrant, red, wavy hair. She look like something straight out of an anime, with bright brown eyes and clear, pale skin. “Hi, I’m Yeri.” She took the liberty to introduce herself, gently retracting my hand from Jimin’s and holding it in her own, whilst throwing him a cheeky irritated look. He returned it with his own version of irritation, upset that she’d broken our contact. “Hello, I’m- “Y/N!” She finished for me, and I narrowed my eyes at her. How did she know my name? Her face flashed a look that read ‘uh oh’ and she opened her mouth to explain, but nothing came out. After several nervous glances between the three of them, she continued. “Erm... Taehyung told me.” She laughed nervously, but something in me didn't believe her. “Way to go, Ri.” Jimin called her out, whispering very close to her ear as if I wasn’t supposed to hear him. “Yeah, hyung told us all about the ‘new girl’.” Another boy joined the conversation, throwing darts at Yeri, who was now grinning sheepishly at her mistake. “I see,” I stated flatly, clearly remembering Taehyung heading in the complete opposite direction from where they came from. “Mark.” He extended his hand out to me and I shook it subconsciously, too focused on how tall and pretty he was to properly reciprocate the gesture. “Y/N.” I said, instantly regretting it as he added, “I think we’ve already established that.” He laughed and I snapped back to reality. “Mark and Yeri are both sophomores at SOPA,” Mina moved from next to Jimin to beside Mark, “which means that this little rascal is younger than you, so you don't have to take any of his bs, ok.” She ended, roughly patting his head, although he was a whole foot taller than her, and he just let her. They looked like siblings in the moment. “Yeah, we get that a lot.” Mark sighed, his eyes growing the instant he finished talking as Mina pulled his hair to shut him up. “Get what?” Now I was seriously confused.

We all stood in silence for a few moments before the lights dimmed out in the club. A single spotlight hit the stage and Taehyung emerged from the left wing and took his place at the center. For a moment, I fully expected that Hoseok guy to run out and flash everyone. “Hello everybody, I’m V from BTS.” “V?” I whispered to Mina, who just rolled her eyes. “Stage name.” It seemed like she wasn't fond of it. “I would like to thank everyone for coming out tonight to celebrate our new album, Wings, with us. As you’ve probably already noticed, I’m the only one on stage.” After gaining the light laughter reaction he was looking for, he continued. “Long story short, the boys saw alcohol and I haven’t seen them since.” The crowd erupted into laughter this time at his distress. “I know you guys are listening right now, somewhere, so I just wanna quickly tell you.. you guys suck!” “I love you, too!” Jimin yelled back, earning a scowl from Taehyung in our direction. ‘Swag’ came from somewhere in the crowd, causing another wave of laughter and Taehyung to drop his head. “Yoongi..” Jimin chuckled, looking genuinely amused.

“Anyway. This time we decided writing each song together doesn't reflect the exact personal taste of each member, so instead, we each have our own completely separate songs. This way, we get to explore our own individual styles, incorporating them into our own stories.” He spoke clearly, accentuating every word with his deep, soothing voice and I realized I’d been put under his spell, along with the rest of the crowd. “We all contributed to the writing and producing our solo songs, and, in my personal, humble opinion, “ he began with mischief written all over his face, “the Neo-Soul song, Stigma, is the best.” He finished proudly, earning a round of applause. That must’ve been his song. “Now, I know you were promised a performance but since the members ruined our surprise,” he pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed, who knew he could be such an actor, “due to the fact that they are.. how do I put this nicely? conceited, careless, crazy bastards who can’t control themselves,” my mouth dropped open, “we’ve agreed that the DJ will play our entire album tonight as an apology.” With that, the first song began and the crowd went wild.

“Let’s go!” Yeri yelled, pulling Mark along with her to the dance floor. Taehyung came down from the stage, beckoning Mina to join him too and in the midst of it all, I noticed Jimin disappeared. Mina threw me a glance, insisting I’d join them but the last thing I wanted to do right now was dive into the suffocating sea of bodies. 

My nerves were running out of control and I couldn't understand why. I’d been feeling this way every since we walked in, but it was mild back then, and way more intense now. I could feel it like a weight in my chest, confining my lungs and making it hard for me to breath. My fingers were trembling and when I raised them up to cup my face, I felt a tingling energy force itself through my entire body and stop at my hands. I watched them shake in front of me and for a split second, my eyes caught what looked like markings just in the palm of my hands. I blinked and they were gone. Was it just my imagination? The more I thought about it, the more I felt like I was about to lose consciousness. I needed space, air. I convinced her to go on without me and made my way to the second floor, it was pretty much empty since everyone continued gathering on the dance floor. I found the nearest corner and crouched down against the wall, placing my elbows on my knees and dropping my forehead down into my hands. What was wrong with me? I could no longer control them, they were shaking in an odd trembling rhythm, and for a minute I had myself convinced I’d fade into oblivion.

“Come on baby, just one kiss? I promise I’ll make it worth your while.” A snobby voice giggled and I realized I wasn’t alone. I peeked up over the edge of my fingertips, trying to find the source of the sound. A couple sat in the lounge opposite me, surrounded by too many empty bottles of liquor. “No.” The boy sighed. “Why not?” The girl began to beckon him by straddling herself across his lap, cupping his face in her hands and leaning in closer. “Because, if I kiss you now then you’ll just keep coming back for more, and I can’t give you that,” he teased her, “you’re just gonna get your feelings hurt and then I’m gonna look like the bad guy.” He spoke, but his actions spoke louder than his words as he made no effort to move away from her. He noticed her hesitate as she digested his words, and figured she’d backed down, but to his surprise... “You know..” she began,“I like bad guys.” She whispered, her lips brushing against his. A smirk played up in the corners of his lips and just when he was about to give in, his eyes found mine.

I instantly shot my head down. He caught me. He caught me and now he was looking at me. I internally cried, hoping the ground would just swallow me up. “What’s wrong?” The girl asked, noticing his diverted attention. “Er.. nothing, it’s just..” He trailed off trying to find some excuse when his phone began vibrating in his pocket. As soon as he read the caller ID, he sat up, throwing the girl off his lap. - “What, no, isn't he with Seokjin?” He almost yelled. I knew something was wrong as I could clearly hear whoever was on the other end of the line frantically shouting, all the way from my position on the other side of the room. “Fucking Hoseok.” The boy spat under his breath, before leaving the area. When I was sure he was gone, I looked up. The girl, who was ready for a make out session only moments ago, was passed out on the sofa, sound asleep. I looked at the mess she was, suddenly very thankful I hadn't had a single drop of alcohol all night and threw my head back down. I just wanted to get out of here and go home but I couldn't bring myself to ask Mina to leave. She’d been looking forward to not only tonight but spending time with Taehyung. I mean, who knows when she’ll get to see him next. I couldn't bear to cut whatever time they had short and sunk further into the wall, trying to find comfort in the silence this part of the club had to offer.

After a while, I came to my senses. I wasn’t sure how much time had gone by but at least my nerves had calmed down. The music was still playing downstairs so I figured it hadn't been that long. I remembered the girl from before and looked up to where she was sleeping, only to find that she wasn't there anymore. I contemplated whether she ended up leaving the club with the guy from earlier or not, but my question was answered when he reached the top of the stairs to the lounge, alone. I remembered our awkward eye contact and hid behind my palms once again, hoping he’d forgotten and wouldn't notice me. His footsteps kept getting closer and I realized it was hopeless.

“Hey, you alright?” A soft voice asked, crouching down so that we were at the same level. “Yeah.” My voice came out so weak, even I didn't believe me. I leaned deeper into my hands, hoping he’d get the message and just leave. “I’m not leaving.” He dropped, sitting down with his legs crossed directly in front of me as if to stand his ground. A few moments passed and when he realized I wasn't budging, he continued, “you know.. it is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.” “Huh?” I couldn't help but lift my head up and laugh at his ridiculous comment. “Congrats, you're not a pig.” He smiled widely, proud that he got me to face him. “What is that supposed to mean?” I was too giddy from his previous comment to even be offended. “Nothing. But at least now I get to see your pretty face.” He said with a smile in his voice. I was met with a smirk, and when my eyes took him in completely, I realized how close he was. I found myself looking straight at him more than I’d like to admit but something about him was so... calming.  My eyes traced every inch of his face; from his eyes to his lips and everything in between, until they fell on a scar placed on his left cheek. I stared at it for a moment longer, wondering how it got there before he turned to the side as if he was hiding it. When he turned back to face me, something about him changed. He held my eyes again and somewhere between his close proximity and intense gaze, I felt like an open book. He wasn’t just looking at me, he was searching my eyes as if he could see straight into my mind through them. With that thought, a smile crept up on his face, sending a wave of energy through me and causing my nerves to stir up again.

“Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it.” He let out with a slight chuckle.

“Get used to what?” I asked, but he already got up and was making his way back. He turned around to face me at the top of the stairs, throwing me one last smile.

“Everything. See you around, Y/N.”

[yoursummerfrost]

Hi! I really enjoy your fics :) 25 & 26?

Aaaahh hi thank you!!

Fanfic writer asks!

25. favorite line you’ve ever written This gave me heart palpitations how could I choose?! Lol that sounds conceited  Umm the first line that comes to mind is this, from Loose Lips Sink Ships:

Kent pulls away a little, then, so he can look up into Bitty’s eyes, eyes Bitty hopes are warm and comforting and steady in their brownness. “Scale of one to ten—” he asks, and his voice breaks and he laughs and finishes with an unsteady breath, “how much do you love me?” His eyes are blue. They’re a muddied blue—nothing like the piercing, constant shade of Jack’s—a blue with eddies and currents that whispers, I could drown you, but promises, I won’t.

But also I’m gonna cheat and post a snippet from a WIP I’ll publish soon, because I’m particularly proud of it right now:

“When my contract’s up—not like I’m staying here, y’know?” Bittle shrugs. Easy as that.

And for some reason—that’s what sets Kent off, snaps the strings keeping his head up and his tongue neatly pressed in his mouth. Because Bittle fucking gets out and Kent—Kent will die in this shit-stain of a pin-up city, maybe, neatly wrapped in his Straight Boy box and buried out in the desert with the hawks and mice.

“What, running back to your sugar daddy?” he sneers, teeth bared like the scavenger he is, picking at sores and lapping the festered blood.

Bittle’s eyes go wide and wounded—big brown things that’re almost black in this light—like he might start crying again and Jesus Christ, Kent would feel bad, except—

Bittle’s got hackles too. He shakes his head and reaches out to touch Kent’s knee and says, so softly it makes Kent’s skin crawl, “Oh, no, hun. Beggin’ looks so much better on you.”

26. story you’re most proud ofHaha again, literally how do I choose between my children?

Loose Lips Sink Ships for thematic content, Infinity, Plus One because I essentially wrote a novel and thinking about that makes me want to cry.

[princeprince81]

Adventure#39: Staycation

Given the current situation, staycations are our next best alternatives to travelling. There are quite a number of hotels having good deals. We chose a hotel in City Hall area for a 3D2N staycation, from Friday to Sunday.

As Joey was not able to apply for leave, so I checked in first while she came from her office directly after work.

She arrived at around 6.30pm, dressed in her red romper, with a v-neck opening showing her Cup D cleavage. Her romper was rather short and barely covering her butt cheeks.

"Wow, nice room. Nice views. Not bad." she exclaimed as she explored around the room. "So tiring sia. My shoulders aching." Joey complained.

"Ok, I help u massage lo. Anyway dinner is at 8.30pm." I offered. "Use the hotel body lotion lo." I told Joey as I went to the bathroom to get the lotion. When I returned, she was already lying facing down in bed in just her small pink thongs. Her romper and red lacy bra was on the sofa. (I am just in boxers by the way.)

So I stood by her side and started massaging her neck and shoulder. As I was massaging her, I kept looking at her round butt with just a small tiny pink thongs barely covering it. The area near her pussy looks bit stained too. (wonder why is it stained?)

I was getting turned on and my fingers start to stroke her side boobs as I continue massaging her shoulders and back. After few minutes of teasing, Joey let out some ocassional "Hmms", probably enjoying the massage or getting turned on. I slowly slid one hand to the front and started massaging her boob, while other other hand to massage her ass.

After a few more minutes of massaging, she turned over and lie on her back without invitation, revealing her massive boobs. I began to play with her erected nipples and continue teasing her crotch area. Joey was letting out some light moans with her eyes closed throughout.

Finally, I slowly peeled her tiny thongs aside, to reveal her glistening pussy. Her sticky gel like juices are already soaked onto her thongs and sticking to her thongs as I pulled them apart. I stood closer to her, running my fingers up and down her wet slippery pussy. (wonder why so wet already.). I purposely position myself near to her face too.

After teasing, her clit was getting more sensitive and swollen, as she was moaning louder. Her hand reached into my boxers and began playing with my erected cock. I quicken my flicking on her nipples and clitoris. Joey then held onto my hand and told me, "Ahh.. Hmm. ... Too sensitive. 慢一点。不用很快也可以来。"

"Then how? You show me since you so wet le. Why so horny?" I teased Joey and replaced my hand with hers. Joey didn't reply or resist and just placed her hand over her pussy. As I was kissing her and playing with her nipples, I saw her hand began to move slowly, playing with her pussy. Wow, what a sight. I seldom see her play with herself.

I continued to encourage her and slowly fucking her with 2 fingers, while she was rubbing on her swollen clit. "Ahhh.. Ahhh. Hmm.. So nice.. Ahh...... So... Sensitive... Ah" she moaned with her eyes closed (not sure who she is imagining). I took off my boxers and placed my unwashed cock near to her mouth. Without opening her eyes, she engulfed my smelly cock in one go and began sucking hard.

"Ahhh nice. So warm your mouth. You are so horny today. You like my dirty cock ya. Ahh it's all yours. Suck hard while you get fucked hard. You love threesome don't you." I dirty talked with her while enjoying the sucking.

Joey moaned louder as I finger fucked her harder and faster. "Ahhh.... Hmmm.. Ah ah ah... Ahh... 来了。Aaaahh.. Ahhh..." she cummed, her pussy clenching my fingers hard.

Next she turned over into doggy position and present her wet round ass to me. (Was wondering why today so auto). Without wasting much time, I fucked her wet pussy hard while playing with her dangling big boobs.

"Wow, fucking wet. Feels so good." I placed my thumb in front of her. "Suck the dirty cock while you get fucked"

She took my thumb and suck hard, while I continue to pump her fast and hard. After 5 mins, we cummed together. I just unload all my load onto her big round ass. I left her in that position and head off to the toilet to wash up.

The toilet has 2 'windows' which can see the bedroom. I was enjoying the view of her butt, resting in her doggy position, with my cum on her butt for another 5 mins before she stood up to clean up and enjoy her bath tub shower. Anyone who walked in and saw her in this position would definitely just fuck her without her knowing. This is gonna be a nice staycation.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 23

from colossi battles to commander meetings

Arthur: "An angel told me to. Now go back to sleep." -the next day- Arthur: *yawn, stretches* shinra: zzzzzzzz......... Arthur: (gets out of bed, grabs his towel...) -elsewhere- stocking: zzzzz......... Kid: "Hmmm..." (turns over, hugs Stocking) stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: (kisses her cheek) "Love you." stocking *purring in her sleep* Kid: "..." (smiles..."Kitten..." purrs back as he holds her close) stocking: *she leans into his chest listening to his heartbeat* Kid: (blushes a bit, his heart rate increasing slightly) stocking: *smiles and kisses his chest* Kid: -\\\\\- "Mmm..." stocking: *rubbing his hip* Kid: (groans slightly, feeling aroused) "Stocking..." (rests hand along her side) stocking: *her hand rubs closer to his groin* *smirk* Kid: (he is erect, but smirks back) "Oh, really?" (his hand slides from her side to her slit) stocking: mmmn~! *she looks up at him* h-hey no fair. *pout* Kid: (laughs) "What? I'm just giving back what I get..." (whispers in her ear) "I like what you're giving me..." stocking: *blush* i suppose....but~ *she crawls on top of him* i was hoping you'd let me lead...pretty pleeeease~? *pouty face* Kid: "...I like when you lead..." (lays his arms back by his head and smiles at her) stocking: ok...close your eyes for a moment, ok? Kid: "..." ("I trust her...") (shuts his eyes and smiles) -a few moments later, something hard can be felt at his bum- Kid: (slightly opening his eyes) "A-Ah~!" stocking: *she kisses him and slowly enters him a little more* Kid: "Aaaaaaah!" stocking: *she kisses his lips and spanks his rear* Kid: "Ah! Oh, Stocking..." (kisses back--biting a bit) stocking: *spanks him harder and spreads his buttcheeks, pulling out and slamming it in* ypu're such a naughty boy, arent you~? Kid: "Aaaaaah~!" (moans) "Yes, I am...I-I need to be punished..." stocking: why yes you do.... *unbuttoning his shirt and rubbing her hands on his chest* i have you completely at my mercy, dont i~? Kid: "Y-Yes, you do...What will you do now...Mistress?" stocking: *she lifts his legs to hook over her shoulders and tweaks his nipples* Kid: "A-a-ah! I-I like that...J-Just symmetrical, please, Love..." stocking: *she runs two fingers over his lips* Kid: (tries to kiss and lick at her fingers) stocking: *she smirks and sticks them into his mouth* Kid: (sucks on her fingers) "Mmm~" -after a while, she pulls her fingers out of his mouth and covers his eyes with the other hand- Kid: "St-Stocking?" stocking: *she bites and sucks on his neck and shoulders as the wet fingers stroke his length* Kid: (slight whimper of pleasure; his member twitches) "God, that's good..." -stocking was biting and sucking at him so hard it left a few love marks- Kid: (pout) "I'm close..." stocking: *grabs the shaft and strokes, squeezing* -as she does this she pounds into him like crazy* Kid: "Ah!" (he twitches) "Fuck!" (gasping from the pounds) "Ah-ah-ah!" (struggles to reach up to grab her breasts) stocking: *she pins his wrists to the bed and pounds harder* Kid: (whimpering) "D-Damn!" (panting, his member so hard) "I'm so c-close--Ah! Ah!" (twitching like mad) stocking: *one hard squeeze to the shaft* Kid: "AAAAAAAAH!" (he ejactulates) stocking: nnnngh~ *she pulls out and licks up some of his sperm, she also scoops up some of it with her finger and puts it in his mouth* feel good? Kid: "Mmmm~" (nods) -she removes the strap on and cleans it off- stocking: ah.... *blushing at her dripping wet slit* i got all dirty... Kid: (panting) "Y-You need someone to clean you up..." stocking: *she aims herself at his mouth* lick me clean... Kid: (lifts his head up towards her slit--with one long, slow, light lick) -later at school- Kid: (cringing in his chair) soul: you ok? Kid: (nervous smile) "Y-Yeah...I'm fine..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: o\\\\\\o -at lunch- stocking: since my dad's birthday is today, i'm going to have to be at his party this evening, but i'll be back by tonight, so dont worry kiddo. Kid: (smiles, nods) "Give my best to your father." ("I wonder why he didn't have a Plus 1 for guests...but I don't want to get in the way of family...") "How old is he now?" stocking:................... >->;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Kid: (cringing) "S-Sorry! I didn't mean to be rude! I know people don't like to reveal their ages..." stocking: kid, it's alright...will you be ok while i'm gone? Kid: (nods) "I will, I promise..." (picks the cherry off his cupcake) "Although..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "I'll be waiting for you when you get home..." (licks the frosting off the cherry) stocking: ./////. *whispers* if it helps, i'll let you do whatever you want to me tonight when i get back...even the more.....kinkier things~ Kid: (whispers back) "That's sweet of you. But I would be just as happy with something...gentler." stocking: ok. -that night- stocking: *yawn* back home, finally.....hmm? *she notices some flower petals on the floor* *Faint music heard from the bedroom* stocking: *blush* kid you adorable dork... *The flower petals lead into the bedroom...and are along the bed...and cover Kid's bits as he lies naked on their bed...he is holding a rose in his hand, smelling it* stocking: ./////. >/////< kid you are such a dork and its so damn cute. Kid: (inhales the rose) "Stocking...This does not smell half as sweet as you..." (leans out of bed, stands before her without a stitch on, and walks towards her, offering the rose to her) stocking: *she accepts it-* ah! *she got pricked* Q.Q Kid: (smirks slightly, as he takes her hand and kisses the prick mark) stocking: *blush* Kid: (pulls back and takes the rose from her...and strokes its petals along her face, careful to avoid the thorns) stocking: ahhh..... *blushing* Kid: "Such soft petals...but they are like sandpaper compared to the softness of your skin..." (his other hand takes hers, rubbing lightly along hers) stocking: >//////< kid oh my god. Kid: (smiles, as he lowers the rose from her face and lightly passes her hand along his face) "May these lips return to yours, my Love?" stocking: why of course~ Kid: (smiles as he leans closer, closes his eyes, and brushes his lips along hers) stocking: *hug* mmmmmm~ Kid: (moves his hands along her hips, stroking them--then pinching lightly) stocking: ah! Kid: (chuckles lightly) "Too rough?" stocking: j-just surprised me, that's all.....shall we? Kid: (presses a finger along her lips) "Allow me..." (goes down to his knees, pulling up the bottom of her dress...) stocking: *blush* i-it unzips in the back- Kid: (smiles) "I know..." (kisses lightly through the underwear at her slit) stocking: aaaahh~! Kid: "Sweet music..." (kisses along her thighs lightly before standing again and wrapping his arms around her, pulling down on the zipper...) stocking: *pressing herself against him* Kid: (he feels her heart beating, her breasts against his bare chest...he feels aroused...he finishes pulling down the zipper before his hands reach to her shoulder and lower the dress) stocking: *the bra matches her panties, she also has black garters with black knee-high stockings* Kid: (lets the dress lower, stares at her) "And while the rose wilts...your beauty only increases." stocking: *blush* where do you want me now~? Kid: (bends and lifts her, bridal style...he leans closer to her lips) "Our bed..." (he kisses her before walking to their bed) stocking: mmmmm~ Kid: (lays her on the bed of rose petals and lays beside her, kissing between her breasts and her neck) stocking: *blushing and breathing steadily* Kid: (tugs down a bit on the bra to expose one breast) stocking: *bluuush* ah.... Kid: (smirks lightly, as his hand is inching down her stomach--with a light tickle--to her underwear, while his tongue licks along her nipple) stocking: ahhhhh~ U///////U Kid: (his one hand reaches behind, coaxing her to lift up a bit so he can get to her bra's clasp, while his other hand is now inside her panties) -after a few moments- stocking: *panting and shuddering, blushing* ahhhh....... Kid: "How is that?" stocking: f-felt great.... *she nuzzles into him* snuggles time? Kid: (nods, as he takes a fistful of petals to set near them, rubbing his cheek against hers) stocking: ^^~<3 Kid: "I hope this wasn't too corny..." stocking: it was and it was adorable. Kid: (blushes, smiles) "I want to do whatever I can to please you..." (slides his hand along her hip lightly) "I love you." stocking: *blush* i love you too kiddo.... Kid: (brings her closer to him with a kiss along her cheek) stocking: kiddoooooo can we snuggle under your cloak? Kid: (smiles, snaps his fingers--and the cloak is now above them) stocking: *she snuggles into him* mmmmm, nice and warm.... Kid: (snuggles back) "So are you..." (keeps his arms wrapped around her) "You feel warm..." stocking:..............zzzzzzzzz........ Kid: (smiles..."I love her...I am so happy she is here and...I want...") *yawns* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Medusa: (humming, rocking in chair holding her baby) neian: *asleep* milia: *peeeeeek* Medusa: (sensing Milia, frowns) "What?" milia: *walks away* nothin.....have you seen nalsie? Medusa: "He was preparing a practice duel..." (smirks likely at Milia) "You like him..." milia: hehehe~ *hearts flutter* he's soooo coooool! Medusa: "And far too old for you." milia: D:> Medusa: "Why are you rushing to get older? You should enjoy youth--it gives you more time to get wise to the world." milia: ?? i was hoping he'd like me like this... Medusa: "He won't. He sees through your artificial appearance. Being old? That's not bodily, child--it's mental and emotional. Act like an adult, and stick to someone in your own age group." (frowns) "And don't do _that_ until you are older!" milia: *pouts and exits* neian: *yawn* Medusa: (looks down at Neian with a smile) "Same for you, young one...Be wiser than...than I was." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Ah..." chie: *panting* u/////u Yohei: "This okay?" chie: y-yeah....*leans into him* Yohei: (kisses along her neck, his hand resting along her backside) -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "When do you start work at the zoo?" kim: it'll be mid july to mid september... Jacqueline: "Oh...So...you'll be out of the dorms quite often..." kim: awww you gonna get lonely? Jacqueline: "N-Not at all! Hmph!" kim: you _say_ that....but i can tell you're lyyyyiiiiiing~ ^^ Jacqueline: -\\\\\- "At least when you're not here, I'll have the room to myself for a bit." kim: ........ Jacqueline: "...Not like I'll miss you or anything..." (scratches her cheek, blushing) kim: sure jackie....*looks at the mirror* i think i might grow my hair out into a ponytail... Jacqueline: "O-Oh?" (looks at her looking at the mirror...imagines her hair...blushes harder) kim: nice....say jackie, do you want to do anything with your hair? i mean, having it down all the time might get kinda boring after a while, right? Jacqueline: "I...don't know. I like my hair how it is now...Wh-What would you suggest?" kim: hmmm.... braids? Jacqueline: "Oh? Um...Maybe..." -elsewhere- Wes: (playing the violin) liz: *listening* Wes: (completes the performance, is silent...) liz: *claps* -a few ghosts clap too- Wes: (smiles a bit sadly as he bows to Liz and the ghosts) "Thank you..." -in the other room, soul is sound asleep- ???: "Soul..." soul: hey maka. *he smiles* Maka: (she is sitting on a bench by a lake; her white dress is light for the summer...she pats a hand on the empty spot on the bench next to her) soul: *he sits down and breathes*.....i can hear wes playing in the other room.... Maka: "Is it waking you up?" soul: nah....i'm just thinking....... Maka: "What about?" soul:...the piano... Maka: "..." (reaches for his hand) soul:....should i? will i even be able to- Maka: (small squeeze with a smile) "You can, you have, you should...and I think you will." soul:.....*he smiles a bit* -when soul gets up, he goes into the music room without saying a word- Wes: (spots him) "Oh! Sorry, Soul. Didn't mean to--" soul: *he just sits at the piano, and begins to play* Wes: (stunned as he listens...his eyes shine as if he is about to cry) liz: *covers her mouth* soul:.......*soon, he finishes*.....*he looks over at them* hey. Wes: *sniff* (rubs his eyes) "Hey." soul: y-you ok wes? Wes: "Y-Yeah...That was beautiful." soul: *smile* i had a really good dream, and felt a lil inspired. Wes: (nods) "Thank you for that..." soul:....it's been a while, i know- Wes: "Do you think you could play again...some time soon?" soul: i guess. Wes: (smiles) "I'd like that. I always liked hearing you play, Soul." soul: i'll have to get back into the practice of it. liz: *CRIES AND HUGS THEM BOTH* Wes: "Hrk!" (choked by the hug) liz: THATS SO SWEET Q_Q soul: ow. Wes: o\\\\o "Um..." (laugh) "Yeah, it is..." (pats Liz's back, holds Soul in the hug) -elsewhere- NoFix: "Okay, I'm ready for your experiment, Doc." luka: *she's already drawn blood from him* now we just mix this with the clown blood..... NoFix: "Uh huh..." (looking at the concoction...looking Luka up and down) noriko: *staaaaaare* caretohearaboutourlordandsaviorkishinasura? NoFix: "Depends...Does he like it up the butt?" -in another room- Asura: -_-; mikan:....that nofix guy. i dont like him. Asura: "Nor do I...yet even his regenerative abilities seem to prevent absolutely killing him..." mikan: hopefully he dies off soon.....he's a bad influence. heibito: *yaaawn* Asura: "Agreed...If only there was a way to counter-act his regeneration..." (shudders) "Something like that power, in the hands of the Academy, would be dangerous." mikan: and that witch.....i dont like her either. Asura: "...Perhaps we should move forward with earlier intentions...a witch's soul would help us greatly." mikan: what do you think heibito? heibito: *baby talk* Asura: (smiles) "Sounds like a vote..." -late night/early morning- kinuta: zzzzz..... NoFix: (drooling on the pillow, not a stitch on) kinuta:.......??? *she heard something* NoFix: "Hmmm..." (talking in his sleep) "Doctor, you ready for the enema?" kinuta:.....*gives him a weird look* *she goes out into the hall* -the noise is a little ways down.....an infant?- -a feeling of eyes along the walls can be felt, as if watching her- kinuta:.......*she goes down a little ways......* hmm? heibito: *looks at her* kinuta: oh, it's just you....*she picks hm up* how the fuck did you get all the way up here? shit, your parents must be pretty damn careless to let you wander off like that, haha. Asura: (smirks, watching from the shadows..."Consume, my child...") -slice- Asura: "!!!" kinuta: !!! *doubles over in pain* *her side is gashed* mikan: wow. Asura: (chuckles) "Glorious..." kinuta: you little fucker! *she tries to kick him....but he has somehow teleported to the end of the hall* ?!?!? Asura: "I'm afraid you're too slow--" (sends scarves at her to trap her) kinuta: *grk-* *choaking* *trying to pull them off* Asura: (smirks, tightens the scarves) "My child hungers, you damn witch..." kinuta: grk-....nngh..... -light flash- Asura: "AAAH!" (covers his eyes with scarves) "My eyes! ...Oh no...Heibito!" -heibito is unharmed, but kinuta is gone- Asura: "Grrrr! I can't sense her soul!" (looks at and picks up Heibito) "I'm sorry..." heibito: ?? -further down, kinuta uses her magic to escape into the witch world, however she is in great pain and passes out when she arrives- ???: "We got injured here!" kinuta: nngh....*she can barely see who it is* ???: "Oh dear...the Judge will not be pleased about this--" *Something heavy strikes Kinuta's side* kinuta: AHHH!! *wince* Judge: (knocked Kinuta's side) "Pick up the trash. We're locking her away." guard: yes ma'am! *Guards lift Kinuta by the arms, dragging her along to the prison's medical ward* Guard #2: "Doctor, we have an injured criminal. The Judge...um, asked that you attend to her injuries, please." medic: oh is that so? i shall see what i can do for her. -morning arrives back in death city- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning kiddo.... Kid: (smiles) "Morning, Love." (kisses her forehead) "Sleep okay?" stocking: yeah, you? Kid: "Perfect..." (hugs her) stocking: it's the weekend. Kid: (smiles, rubs her back) "How's your schedule look?" stocking: looks free to me... Kid: (moans a bit as he stretches slightly) "Do you want to spend the day around the home, or head out for a few hours?" stocking: i could use some fresh air. *She smiles* Kid: "Shower and dress, maybe get breakfast at a local restaurant, then see what's happening around town?" stocking: sounds wonderful *she kisses his cheek* Kid: (smiles, as he picks up leftover rose petals) "May I lead you to the bathroom, Love?" stocking: why of course~ Kid: (gets out of bed--and lifts her bridal style) stocking: oh my~ hehe~ Kid: (kisses her on her lips before walking her carefully into the bathroom) -after getting dressed- Kid: "I know a great location for breakfast...if you like something sweet~" stocking:...i'm listening. Kid: "It's called 'Sweet Tooth.' I heard the tarts, waffles, and milkshakes are divine." stocking: *shiny eyes* Kid: (offers a hand) "Not too far a walk..." -and so- Kid: (pulls out the chair for Stocking to sit) stocking: *looking at the menu* Kid: (sits, looks at the menu) "Hmmm...Something I've wanted to know from a sweets expert like you: what do you think about bacon in desserts?" stocking: *she gives an odd look* Kid: "It's been trendy...mostly with hipsters." stocking: *shudders* Kid: (giggles) "I guess that answers that question." (opens the menu) "Hmmm...Waffles with whipped cream and blueberries..." stocking: *shiny eyes* Kid: (smiles) "Two orders of that?" stocking: yes please~ Kid: (gestures to the waiter and puts in the order) Waiter: "And to drink, ma'am?" stocking: something with strawberry in it. Waiter: "Our milkshakes are highly recommended, or maybe a sparkling strawberry soda?" stocking: ooh, i'll have some of that! Kid: (chuckles) "Please make it one order each, please. And I'll have an orange juice." *Waiter returns later with food* -after breakfast- stocking: so yummy~! Kid: (pats his lips with the napkin) "Quite. The waffles were fluffy, the fruit fresh...the company was even sweeter." (smiles at her) stocking: *she hugs him* where to next? Kid: "Hmm...There's a park nearby, and it's lake may look great under this blue sky..." (blushes) "And they have...swan rides..." stocking: hmmm...maybe the mall? Kid: "Oh...Sure!" -elsewhere- Wes: "Zzz..." -music is heard from another room- Wes: (turns, opens his eyes, yawns) "Hmmm..." (gets out of bed, puts on his robe, and exits the room) soul: *playing a short refrain on the piano* Wes: (listening...tries to stay out of view) soul: *he finishes* -at the 8th- shinra: ....????? say, anyone seen arthur? he wasnt in our room... Akitaru: (shakes his head) "He wasn't at breakfast..." Akitaru: "Anyone seen Arthur? Maybe he's still in the bathroom?" maki: no, havent seen him. Takehisa: "I searched the entire building: no sign of him. I did find this letter..." iris: ??? Takehisa: "It is from Tamaki..." maki: ooooooh! shinra: ??? Takehisa: "I will not divulge all details to protect Arthur and Tamaki's privacy, but it yields no clues as to his present location. Nevertheless, it may be a good idea to send someone to check on the girls' dormitory." Akitaru: "Good idea! We'll send Shinra--" Takehisa: (slap across the back of his head) Akitaru: "Ow! Um...We'll send Maki." maki: alright then. shinra: (thinking: i dont want to incite the wrath of the dorm lady....) *shudders* Akitaru: "Shinra and Iris, please look around town. Takehisa and I will contact other Brigades." shinra: right. Iris: (nods) "I hope Arthur is okay. I'd hate to see anything happen to him." shinra: knowing him, he probably broke into a sewer to fight nessy or something.... Iris: (small laugh) "That's mean..." shinra: i guess, but then again, this is _arthur_ we're talking about... Iris: "Um...You aren't suggesting we check the sewer, are you? I mean, maybe Arthur went somewhere else..." (scratches her cheek) "Maybe 'Nessy' is hidden at a fountain or a pool..." shinra: that would make more sense. Iris: (small sigh of relief..."Dark...scary...sewer. No thanks.") "Well, we better hurry! Every second we waste is another one Arthur can get further lost." shinra: right.....um...do you have a fear of heights at all? Iris: "Well, only a little. Why?" shinra: d-did you want me to fly us up to get a look? i-i mean, bird eye view, right? *nervous smile+slight blush* Iris: o\\\\o "It...would be pragmatic...I mean, it would increase our chances of finding Arthur..." (nervous but pleasant smile) "Y-Yes! Let's do it!" shinra: o-ok then... *he lifts her up and flies up* .///////. Iris: "Eep!" (clutches Shinra) shinra:....you ok? Iris: "Yes! Just don't drop me, okay?!" shinra: *holds on tight* *gulp* ./////. -on the roof- hooded figure: shall we? Hooded Figure #2: "Hmm...Make sure he cannot track the source. Otherwise, should he dodge, he can find our loation." hooded figure: *takes aim* shinra:....see anything yet? Iris: "Hmm...Nothing yet..." (spots something--) "Wait...Are those--?" Hooded Figure #2: "!!! We're spotted! Don't miss!" -an arrow shoots out and grazes shinra's back- shinra: AHHHHH!!!! -they crash into a factory, landing on some sandbags- shinra: s-shit....*wince* shinra: !!! iris! are you ok?? Iris: (face-first in sandbags) "Ow..." (pulls herself up) "That hurt...!!! Shinra! Your back!" shinra: i-i notic- AH! *wince* damn that stings.... w-what was that?? Iris: "Hooded men! W-We need to call for help..." (searches through her robes) "Where is it?" -the phone is off to the side a little bit- Iris: "It fell out...We'll call for back-up..." (reaches for phone) -something rumbles from a distance outside- shinra:.... an explosion? Iris: (picks up the phone, shaking, trying to dial) "Come on, come on..." maki: yeah?? -sounds like she's in the matchbox- Iris: "Maki! Hooded men fire at Shinra and me! He's injured! We're--Um...Hang on!" (looks out window and sees--) -they're inside of the Hitogiri Construction supplies storange warehouse- -another boom can be heard over the phone- Iris: "!!! Maki! Are you there?!" maki: yeah....dear god.....this is bad...t-this flame human its-... Iris: (sees outside the window...and shudders) "Y-Yeah...We got one of those here, too..." shinra: *he looks up* !!!!!!! Iris: "M-Maki? We're at Hitogiri Construction. How far away is that...other...colossus?" maki: it's at clarkson intersection, so just about a mile or so away... Iris: (looks at Shinra) "Are you...able to fight?" shinra: it hurts, but i'll manage Iris: "Okay..." (looks around) "I see a fire extinguisher..." (nervous laugh) "Doubt that will be much help..." shinra: ha....ha...hurts to laugh..... Iris: (picks up the fire extinguisher anyway) "Who knows--it's heavy so..." (looks out the window) "You fire at it, then I can perform the prayer to let it rest in peace..." shinra: *taking aim* Iris: "I'm ready..." (holds the fire extinguisher under an arm as she holds hands into prayer gesture) shinra: *fires a blast at the colossus* *The hit is absorbed by the Colossus* Iris: "Oh no...W-Was that your strongest hit?" shinra: in my defense, i'm sort of out of it from the pain....!!! IRIS LOOK OUT! *he pushes her out of the way* Iris: "!!!" (knocked into the floor) "Omph!" shinra: *he looks up at a beam about to pierce through him* !!!!!!! -TAIL WHIP!- -two fiery tails knock the beam into a wall- shinra: what? Iris: o___o "Holy..." -tamaki jumps down from the roof and makes a nice kitty landing- tamaki: hey shinra. shinra: I ALMOST DIED AND YOU JUST SAY 'HEY'?! WHAT THE FUCK KOTATSU?! tamaki: *gives him a judgmental look* Iris: (/^▽^)/ "Hallelujah, we're saved!" (glomps Tamaki) "Yay! You saved Shinra!" tamaki: o///o well, i dont want him getting himself killed. shinra: thanks i guess. tamaki: we should probably go with the others... Iris: "Let's get moving, then..." tamaki: i think i saw the 2nd brigade handeling this guy outside... shinra: *he nods, trying to walk a bit* Iris: "Easy, there...How are your legs?" shinra: alright, it's my back that hurts. i think it might be the shock... Iris: (nods) "Hang in there...just a bit further downstairs..." -a soldier with short brown hair with bangs covering their eyes spot them- soldier: commander! we got 3 persons coming out of Hitogiri! Iris: "We got injured!" takeru: !!! shinra! Honda: (salutes Iris, Shinra...and Tamaki) "Kotatsu. You're looking well." (gestures to Yasunoki) "Get Kusakabe and the Sister to medical." Yasunoki: *salutes* sir. *does so* -with the 8th, members of squad 0 and the 1st are assisting- Padma: *whips fireballs at its feet- Karim: "They keep coming..." (icy blast) "What is even inside this creature?" miwa: *trying to call in hibana* hibana, any updates from skyview? Hibana: "Assessing the situation right now...Hmm...Doctor? Those attacks should have immobilized the creature. And yet, it's still mobile." gabriella: *checking monitors* this doesnt look good.... Hibana: (looks over her shoulder...and cringes) "Don't tell me it's got..." gabriella: multiple cores....how is this even possible? Hibana: "We've...tried before. But we never actually caused multiple cores to form!" (slams her fist) "Damn it..." -with the 2nd- tamaki: cross-tail slash! Honda: (punches a flame at the Colossus before it swipes at Tamaki) "Watch your side! You've gotten lazy during your 'vacation,' Kokatsu." tamaki: tch- well sooooorry. Honda: "Let me show you how an old vet does it!" (slams fists on the street, blasting a flame along it up to the Colossus, engulfing it) spiky hair: woah! tamaki: *she notices a civilian and runs to get them out of the way* Civilian: "Eeek!" tamaki: *tail whips the fire away* you alright? Civilian: (nods) "Uh huh...Th-Thank you, cat person." tamaki: dont mention it. but i suggest you get out of here, it's really dangerous here. Civilian: "R-Right!" (runs, trying to stay upright) -with the 1st- -ruby and pearl are reciting the prayer- dia: cerberus strike! Burns: (eye burning--as he fires a blast from it at the Colossus) foien: any ideas, commander? Burns: "We have to burn up its flame until our priests and sisters can complete the prayer...It's going to be a long prayer...Foien, you and Fulham will need to heat it up and cool it down, exhausting it." foien: right. dia: and me? foien: if what hibana said is correct, then we'll have to strike all the cores at once... Karim: "If we freeze, that can immobilize it and let you burn out its cores simultaneously." dia: right. Karim: "I'll begin. Aim for the targets, as I don't know how long the ice will stay coated on them..." *prepares the Freeze* -some time later, after the colossi are defeated- tamaki: *walking to where the 8th and 1st are* ........ Burns: (eyepatch flicker) "Tamaki...So, you finally show--" Akitaru: "TAMAKI!" (bear hug) "How are you?!" tamaki: burns.... Akitaru: "..." (sets Tamaki down) "You two seem like you need to talk--" Burns: "Where have you been, child?" dia: *snarls and aims claws at her* you have some nerve showing your face back here kotatsu. Burns: (crosses his arms, does not interfere) tamaki: volkov, heard you got promoted, did sniffing burns' crotch like the little b*tch you are finally pay off? Burns: "!!!" dia: had any more of your cliche accidents while you were gone? Iris: -\\\\\- ("Most definitely...") miwa: hey now, lets try to settle down here. Akitaru: "..." (stands by Tamaki's side) Burns: "Tamaki, you are coming with us. Soldiers, take her into custody." tamaki: no. Burns: "That wasn't a request, soldier." (nods to Karim) Karim: "..." (crosses his arms) Burns: "?!" dia: ?! Karim: "Sorry, Commander. I didn't hear you. I think that battle with the Colossus compromised my hearing. Could you repeat that?" Burns: "I said--!" tamaki: i know that if i go with you, you're just going to lock me in my room again. tell me, am i a fire soldier? Burns: "...You are a scared child who needs to be taught how to act like an adult. A reckless deserter. And like any deserter, you have to face your punishment--" Takehisa: "Article 12, Section B, Paragraph 9..." tamaki: ....i'm not a child! i'm a damn fire soldier. if you're going to recruit me as a soldier, then at least treat me like one dammit!! ???: i'll accept her punishment. Burns: "???" nozomi: i dont know miss tamaki that well, but i'm willing to take the fall for her sake. even if the punishment is death. tamaki: !!!!! Akitaru: o_o; *whispers to Takehisa* "Is that really the punishment?" Takehisa: *whispers* "Maybe. I was trying to say that--" Burns: "What makes you think any Brigade rules would allow you to pay the penalty for Tamaki?" nozomi: .....*standing her ground* Burns: (charges a flame along his hand) nozomi: *bracing herself* Takehisa: "AS I WAS SAYING!!!" *Stunned silence* dia: ?? Takehisa: "Article 12, Section B, Paragraph 9: Punishment can include working off one's punishment, should another Brigade be willing to take in said deserter." tamaki: ?? Akitaru: "In other words, we'd be happy to take Tamaki and make her work off her debt to society!" tamaki: *teary eyed* c-commander oubi.... Akitaru: (pats Tamaki's head) "After all, we could use someone to clean toilets, scrub the floors, kick some ass out in the field..." nozomi: ....*weak smile* Akitaru: *spots Nozomi* "You're welcomed, too! How are you at butt-kicking?" nozomi: !!! um......*bluuuush* uuuuuhhhhhh.... *sweats* Burns: *glares at Takehisa* "I have never heard of this rule. How do I know you are lying?" Takehisa: "Well, for one thing, Leonardo Burns--" ruby: he's right you know. *she has a pocket copy of regulations* right here, see? Takehisa: (smiles, crosses his arms) Akitaru: "Yay! New member!" (claps) Burns: "..." (glares at Tamaki) "We leave this deserter to you, Oubi. I will be making sure you complete punishment for her." pearl: but what about miss harada? Burns: "Nozomi, see to it that Tamaki is punished. Do not come back until you do." nozomi: i understand sir. *she nods* ruby: so she's getting transfered then? Karim: "Yes..." -sunday morning- shinra: *yaaawn* ....still no arthur.......better wash up.... tamaki: *getting milk* mornin' shinra. shinra: good morning tamaki..........?!?!?!? WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?!?! Iris: (smiles widely) "Isn't this great, Shinra?" shinra: i-wha-but-.... WHY IS SHE HERE?! nozomi: i made pancakes for everyone ^^ shinra: NOZOMI?!?!? WHAT IS GOING OOOOOOONNNN?!?!?! Akitaru: "Pancakes is going on! Dig in!" Iris: "They have transferred! Well, Tamaki has..." Iris: "Nozomi is her jailer to make sure she is punished!" -after the situation is explained- Akitaru: (smiling widely) "Our expanding Brigade..." Takehisa: "More laborers to complete tasks around here." shinra: *looks at tamaki* sorry about what happened- tamaki: eh, it's fine. *sips the coffee....very hot coffee and spits into shinra's face* OW! HOTHOTHOTHOTHOT!!! shinra: AIEEEE!!!! -a few moments later- maki: ....you know....looking at those two....they kind of look like brother and sister, dont you think? Iris: "Hmm...Yes, I can see it." Akitaru: "Really? I thought they were a couple or something." tamaki+shinra: us siblings? NO WAY! maki: ^^; shinra: besides, she has a knight fetish. tamaki: OH LIKE YOU DONT HAVE A NUN KINK? shinra: sh-shut up! tamaki: you shut up! -1 minute later she has him in a choke hold- Akitaru: (pulls the two away from each other) "Enough! Time for your punishment! TAKEHISA! THE GET-ALONG SHIRT!" -and so- tamaki: this could be worse... shinra: *uncomfortable* -elsewhere- Patty: "Biiiiiiiiiig fire beast thingie..." liz: you were just there, werent you kid? Kid: (burnt) "Yep..." stocking: are you sure you're ok kid? *worried* Kid: *sniff* "Yes..." *hair re-ignites* "...I hate shinigami hair..." kirika: *pours water on his hair* Kid: T_T "Thanks..." -back at the 8th- tamaki: TOMORROW?! Iris: *squee* Akitaru: "Tomorrow." (picks up 18 books and drops them into Nozomi's arms) "And you have a lot of homework to catch up on." tamaki: *JAWDROP*......im dead. Iris: "We could do a quick study group. Right, Commander Hinawa can help." Takehisa: "SIT DOWN, MAGGOTS! YOU BEGIN STUDYING NOW!" Iris: o_O shinra: *nervous smile* nozomi: O.O;;;; tamaki: OwO;;;; Takehisa: (drops books in front of them) "We will begin with anatomy. Point to me in the diagram the best places for incapacitating an enemy!" -and so- tamaki: *notices something maki dropped* ah maki. you dropped this....*she picks it up* Iris: (looks over Tamaki's shoulder at the object) "Oh, what is--!!!" o____o tamaki: *she looks inside................and her face lights up like a christmas tree* ah....... O//////////////////////////////////O Iris: o______________________o "Holy...night." tamaki:.....hey maki...............can i borrow this? maki: *looks...........* thatta girl. Iris: "!!!!!!!!!!" shinra: *JAWDROP* nozomi: what's going on- shinra: *covers her eyes* NOTHING! Iris: "Nothing involving steamy...stuff!" shinra: *covers iris' eyes too* nozomi: ?!?!?!?!?! Iris: "!!!!!" ("Thank you, Lord Sol!") -elsewhere- Yohei: "The program is done. I sent it to the 8th." saki: that's great to know. chie: *she nods, looking a little sick* Yohei: (nods...then looks at Chie) "You okay? You look a little off." chie: hmm? yeah...just a little tired is all..... mana: you sure? you were in the bathroom all morning... Yohei: "!!!" o_____o chie: i-its nothing....i guess dinner disagreed with me? i dunno... Yohei: "...Yeah." ("Home pregnancy test, home pregnancy test--AH AH AH AH!!!") chie: yohei? you seem tense. Yohei: "YES, THANK YOU, THAT WOULD BE LOVELY!" chie: ..... o^o~? Yohei: "..." (clears throat, calms down) "Why don't you take a nap? I'll pick up some groceries." chie: .....that might be a good idea.... Yohei: (nods, smiles) "Anything to pick up? Chie? Saki?" -later- Yohei: (holds up the home pregnancy test) chie: o//////o Yohei: "So...Yeah. I thought--" chie: .....*she nods* it could just be sickness....but best to check, right? Yohei: "Yeah, I think that's a good idea...But before that happens...Chie? Whatever happens, I'll be happy, okay?" chie:.....*she nods* -after a few minutes- chie:............. Yohei: "..." chie: guess who's gonna be a dad. *she holds up the test* Yohei: "..." (lets out a small laugh, as he wipes his eyes) chie: *she hugs him* Yohei: (holds her, laughing) chie: yohei? Yohei: "Yeah?" chie: *chuckles* whats so funny? Yohei: "We're going to be parents...That's exciting. And I'm...happy." chie: i know....when i was young, i thought i'd be married by the time i had a child, but this is nice too.... Yohei: "O-Oh! Um..." ("Crap crap crap crap crap...") "Um...Could you just stay here for five seconds?" chie: ??? Yohei: (taps GET on the head, causing something to pop out of his head) chie:.....!!! *teary eyed* y-yohei..... Yohei: (gets on his knee) "Sorry this is abrupt. It's been on my mind for a long time now...I just didn't know when would work, and it's a pain trying to fabricate the right metals for a ring, plus getting the gems is--" (stops) "Sorry. Rambling." (holds up the ring) "I have loved you for so long. I can't imagine life without you. Will you marry me?" chie: *she hugs him* of course i will you adorable goof! Yohei: (giggles as he holds her) "Okay! But at least let me get the ring on you, first!" chie: *she smiles and holds her hand out* Yohei: (slides the ring onto her finger...just stays crouched, smiling at her) chie: it's beautiful... Yohei: "That's why it suits you." -later- mana: *SQUEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!* Tuhl: (smiling) Shotaro: "Yay!" (lifts Yohei up in a bear hug) saki: about time you two got hitched~ chie: sis, jeez... saki: how're you going to break the news to mom and dad? chie: owo;; Yohei: o___o Tuhl: "Hmm...One wedding and one funeral. Neat." saki: tuhl! TnT -elsewhere- luka: *drinking lots of coffee* NoFix: (seething fury) "When I get through that fuck-nut scarf-wearing shithead motherfucker, I am going to rip out his--" (long graphic disgusting horrific description of what NoFix intends to do) "--until he can't even shit straight!" luka: wooooow, you're really gonna say that about him? and on his birthday no less? you have problems. NoFix: "Fuck his birthday! His daddy should've killed him at birth!" luka: ...... mikan: is....that....right? *tranquil rage* NoFix: (turns, faces her) "Who the fuck are you?" mikan: *grabs him by the neck* i'm his wife you shit stain. NoFix: (smirks) "Oh, good...'Cause I'm gonna do to you what your pussy of a bitch did to my old woman..." (spins his hand) -scalpel to the eye- mikan: nah. NoFix: "Gah! Want to play like that?!" (spins his hand into her chest) mikan: *slashing at him with her hair* stop that. -_-; NoFix: (chuckles) "I haven't had any action because of that bitch in scarves..." (slaps his other hand along her backside) -hair wraps around the arm and tears it off- NoFix: "Aaaaaah! Lefty! No! That's my hand for the stranger!" (headbutts her) mikan: ^^# asura honey, this bastard's giving me a hard time. mind helping me out~? Asura: "Unhand her..." NoFix: (smirks, holds up his severed arm) "I see what you did there...But you took away my woman, so I'm going to take away yours. Tell me, how does she like it, up the--" *CRUNCH SPLURT SLICE BOOM* *All that remains is a quivering pile of meat* Asura: (looks at Luka) "That will not kill him, will it?" luka: 3......2......1...... mikan: *looking behind him* *Cry of anguish and pain, as NoFix's body resumes a form--but is quivering* NoFix: "Wh-What the f-f-f-f-fuck, man?!" Asura: "..." (sneers, as he pushes NoFix aside and holds Mikan) NoFix: (shuddering) mikan: *hugs asura* thank you honey~ NoFix: "..." (growls, spits at Asura and Mikan) "You better keep an eye on that bitch, because when I'm through with her, she'll be screaming out only my name, you stupid f--" *SLICE* NoFix: (beheaded, collapses onto his knees and onto the floor) mikan: hahahaha no. Asura: (shaking in Mikan's arms) "I was so worried..." mikan: *she strokes his head* i'm ok, see? maybe we should go back downstairs now... Asura: "P-Please..." NoFix: "...Hey, Doctor Lady...at least turn my head up so I can see up someone's legs..." luka:....*picks up the head and drops it into the trashcan* NoFix: "...This is embarrassing..." luka: welcome to my life around you. NoFix: "Doc, you got me as just a head, and this is all you can think to do with me? I got better ideas...being like this means I can reach you in all sorts of places..." luka: *drops a match into the trash can* NoFix: "AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" (his headless body is twitching wildly, as if the flames are affecting the nerves through its body, too) luka: *siiiigh* dad give me the strength...... *The flames stop, the body stops moving...and stays not moving for quite a while* luka: i dont get paid enough for this..... -later, elsewhere- lord death:..................... Yumi: (studies his face...holds his hand) lord death:....*hugs her* i really screwed up....didnt i? lord death: i should have been a better father to him.... Yumi: "You cannot change the past...You can only learn from it. I'm sorry." lord death: i know.....i was just so hurt after athena died.....and i took my bitterness out on him..... Yumi: (holds him, stroking his back) lord death:......*whimpering* i'm scared.....that you'll share the same fate.....athena....alice.....*crying* i killed them..... Yumi: (crying with him) "You didn't! There was nothing you could have done...Death, I am here with you as long as I can. Can't we just focus on the time we have now?" lord death:....you're right.........i'm sorry.....*he holds her* i love you so much...... Yumi: (holds him) "I love you. I love our family. And I know you do...Please, Death...They need you here...I need you..." lord death:.....ok..... -elsewhere- mikan: *stroking asura's head in her lap* Asura: (shivering) "It's so...He left me..." mikan: ......*holding his hand* Asura: "I tried...he pushed me away...Alone...Just a weapon to him...Just a warrior, not his..." mikan: he didnt understand your pain....i wont forgive him for that..... Asura: "Neither will I..." mikan: we were outcasts....paraiahs for the rest of the world.....but now we have each other, and our child.... Asura: "...I will make the family he could not...give them what he never did..." mikan: so will i...*she smiles* Asura: "..." (pulls himself up to face her...keeps his eyes focused on hers...gives a small smile) mikan: *small kiss* Asura: (closes his eyes, returning the kiss) -elsewhere- pandora: i feel like today is important somehow...not sure why though.... Mad!Kid: (flexing his repaired arms) "The collapse of something...?" pandora: nah...perhaps i'm imagining things....i'm not as young as i once was....physically yes, but then again i have been melted into black blood so....yeah. Mad!Kid: (stands, stretches more) "The black blood that has fixed my injuries, you should add...I think I need to return to practice..." pandora: indeed.... -elsewhere- Takehisa: "I would like to know how your return to classes went..." shinra: yeah, we'll tell you tomorrow, when school starts. Takehisa: (nods) "You as well, Tamaki, Nozomi." (deep voice of fear) "Do not disappoint me." tamaki: understood... nozomi: o-o; Iris: (practically has flowers of joy hovering around her..."So good to have more girls living here...") Takehisa: "Still no sign of Arthur..." shinra: i'm starting to get worried..... tamaki:....*frowns* Akitaru: "We're continuing to work with police and post signs around town..." maki: i'm sure he'll turn up soon, for all we know he got stuck in a hole. Takehisa: "Yes, but if so, without food or water, he would likely have died by now--" Akitaru: (glaring at Takehisa) tamaki:...... Iris: (pats Tamaki on the shoulder) -morning comes- Iris: (clutching books) shinra: izuku should be back today too... tamaki: *standing at the top* I'M BACK MOTHERFUCKERS!! Black Star: "?! Tsubaki! She's trying to outshine me!" shinra: *spots izuku* izuku hey! glad to see you're back! Izuku: (waves excitedly) "Thank you!" tamaki: *runs over to greet him and trips* (thinking: OH NO!) shinra: noooooooo!!!! *slo-mo shoves izuku out of the way and gets squished*.....ow. tamaki: ARE YOU SERIOUS ON THE FIRST DAY BACK THIS HAPPENS?! Izuku: o///////o Izuku: "Um...I didn't know you had a girlfriend..." shinra: she's not my girlfriend! tamaki: HA! as if! he's way too immature for a girlfriend. Izuku: "...Here, let me help you up, ma'am." shinra: *wince* Iris: (pouting at the 'too immature' remark) tamaki: um...thanks.... *notices mineta staring* what're you lookin at?? Mineta: "...You have very nice breasts." tamaki:........... Mineta: "..." -what happened next is far too violent to show...plus if we told you what happened, you wouldnt believe us- Iris: D: Izuku: D: shinra: O-O;;; tamaki holy fuck.... tamaki:....lets get to class, shall we~? Mineta: *screams of anguish muffled in the distance* Izuku: "..." (whispers to Shinra) "You sure you aren't dating? She's single?" shinra: yes i'm sure, but i think she likes arthur. Izuku: "I see..." shinra: yeah.... Izuku: "..." (taps his fingers) "Do you have a girlfriend?" shinra: o////o w-wha?? n-no...i mean...w-what about you, huh? Izuku: "N-No! I-I can barely talk to a girl without tripping over my words...Ha ha ha..." shinra: i know that feeling. maki: maybe try just being yourself. or practice with a mannequin? Izuku: "Wh-What?!" -in class- stocking: *writing notes* Kid: (tapping his pen, trying to figure out a sample problem) nozomi: *listening to steins lecture eagerly* Stein: "This chemical reaction is quite volatile. It's why their mixture can cause explosions. This is especially important for you weapons and flame beings that frequently use fire." shinra: ..... Stein: "Actually, I have known certain weapons who can produce the chemicals themselves. It's what gives the ability of causing flames in some lanterns." Jacqueline: "!!!" (looks down) -at lunch- tamaki: you sure got into the lesson nozomi... nozomi: i've always enjoyed working in labs...it brings back happier memories for me… Iris: (sipping tea) "Maybe Professor Stein is looking for a lab assistant!" nozomi: oh..i guess i could consider....but i do have orders to look after tamaki..... shinra: speaking of- Iris: "???" tamaki: ARTHUR! WHERE WERE YOU I WAS WORRIED YOU DUMMY! *huuuug* Aoyama: o\\\\\o "Um...mademoiselle, my name is not Arthur..." Mineta: (glaring, bruised all over) "That lucky S.O.B..." tamaki: owo......... -cue mineta getting kicked into the trash- Aoyama: "I mean, I _could_ be called 'Arthur,' if that is what you desire?" Mineta: X____x tamaki: um...who even are you? shinra: that's aoyama, one of the new students. tamaki: oh...nice to meet you, i guess.... Aoyama: (gets down on one knee, kisses Tamaki's hand) tamaki: O////////////////////////O ummm..... Aoyama: (smiles sweetly) "If I may be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask, mon chaton [my kitten]." tamaki: oh...ok.... shinra: *blink* wow. Iris: o_____o Izuku: (jaw drops) Mineta: x______x ("Why does no one love me...?") -after that, tamaki sits back at the table, beet red- shinra:.....i shi- tamaki: be quiet you..... stocking: ???.....!!!! tamaki hey! tamaki: stocking! it's good to see you again! Patty: "Cat Girl!" (glomp) -at the next class- tsugumi: for reals?! maki: for reals. tsugumi: what a scandal! Anya: "???" tsugumi: did you hear what happened to tamaki at lunch? *whisper whisper* ao: oh my. Anya: (pouting) "What? I want to hear!" ao: miss tamaki was being seduced by aoyama. mio: bruh. Anya: "?!!! But she's with--I mean, I thought she was--" mio: apparently boyle's M.I.A.... Anya: "!!!" tsugumi: what will happen when he comes back? oh goodness! tamaki's back one day and aleady she's in a love triangle! that must be exciting... ao:............. Anya: (frowning, pouting, blushing, shaking with anger) Meme: "...Kinda hot." mio: m-meme! o////o Meme: "..." (shrugs) ao: oh? miss hepburn, you're more concerned about the matter involving mr boyle? so i suppose you dont mind me being tsugumi-chan's partner then *hugs tsugumi* tsugumi: a-aochi! o///o Anya: "Get your hands...off...my...WEAPON!" tsugumi: a-anya! >////< mio:.....???? Anya: *hugs Tsugumi too, sticks her tongue out at Ao* Meme: "..." (opens her notebook, writes something while blushing) tsugumi: h-hey come on, we're a team, remember, we shouldnt be fighting! >-< mio: ????? Anya: "I will have you know that I can be concerned about both Arthur _and my weapon_, thank you! Now, why don't you go get a weapon of your own, Ao!" Meme: (hearing Anya, blushes harder, keeps writing...) tsugumi: TTwTT -at gym- Kid: *sniff* "Ugh, Patty! When was the last time you washed your gym clothes?!" Patty: " 'Wash'?" liz: PATTI! Sid: -_-; "Patty, go back to the girls' locker room. Naigus has replacement clothes...and you know what, shower _before_ you put on the new clothes." Patty: (pouts as she marches back to the locker room) Kid: (sighs) "What are we going to do with her?" kirika: looks like we got basic track today... Izuku: (trying to psych himself up) "I can do this..." ochako: you got this deku! tamaki: deku? i thought- shinra: long story... -first challenge is hurdles- Kid: (steadies his pace as he perfectly leaps over each hurdle) ochako: *gravities over the hurdles* release! Sid: "Well, I didn't say 'no abilities,' and it is creative use..." Patty: (stumbles over one hurdle) tamaki: *around the 4th hurdle, her foot catches on the hurdle and brings her faceplanting to the ground* oof! nygus: *wince* Izuku: (Tamaki is in his path) o___O "Crap!" *brings himself to a halt...just in time...* "Here, let me help you up..." tamaki: i'm gooooooood.... *dazed* Izuku: "You look injured...Maybe have Naigus check on you..." tamaki: i guess....*getting up and slips* woah! Aoyama: (slides across the track and catches her, then stands again holding her bridal style) tamaki: o//////o Izuku: o_o tsugumi: woah! Aoyama: (smiles) "Careful, 'chaton.'" -later after school- maki: TAKEHISAAAAA YOU WONT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED AT SCHOOL TODAY!! Takehisa: "..." ("When she is excited she looks so--" blushes, shakes the thought out of his head) "What occurred?" maki: you know that new student aoyama? he and tamaki really hit it off and i think she's totally crushing! but then arthur, who tamaki is _also_ crushing on is missing in action, what will unfold when he gets back? who is she gonna choose?! it's like the plot of a steamy romance novel! Takehisa: "...Indeed. Now, take a deep breath..." maki: *pant pant pant* im good.... Takehisa: (nods) "Well, it gives me more fodder for--" (catches himself) "Er...nothing." maki: can i use the skype? i need to tell hibana this! Takehisa: "Y-Yes. It's all yours--" maki: thankies~ *she goes to do that* Hibana: "Hello? Maki?" maki: hibana get gabs in here! you. got. to hear this! Hibana: "O-Okay...Gabriella? Maki desires us to speak with her." -after maki explains the situation- Hibana: *shiny eyes* "Oooooooo!" gabriella: oh....my gosh!! *shiny eyes* maki: I KNOW! *SQUEEEEE* Hibana: *squee!* "So exciting! How red was Tamaki's face?" maki: we're talking christmas lights red! Hibana: "Ha! So cute!" maki: hey, wanna tell the girls at squad 0? Hibana: "Doing it!" (taps keyboard to Skype them in) miwa: this is squad 0 mi- oh, commander hibana, what do you need? Hibana: "Tamaki has a new boy-toy!" miwa: that kusakabe boy? maki: noooope. Hibana: "Some shining knight named Aoyama!" miwa: aoyama? never heard of him. -meanwhile- tamaki: *beating up a punching bag* >/////< Iris: "Um...Is this really the best way to deal with...whatever is troubling you?" tamaki: i just...i feel conflicted..... Iris: "Maybe it would help to talk?" tamaki: i dunno...i'm not used to talking about...y-you know...girl stuff... .////.; Iris: "Well, you have many girls here to talk to." (smiles) tamaki: t-thanks.... Iris: (small smile) "So, Aoyama made an impression on you, huh?" tamaki: o-oh hush! Iris: "It's okay! He is charming." shinra: *outside* (thinking: .........he's not _that_ impressive....) 7////7; Iris: "And attractive. And heroic--" tamaki: so's arthur! ..... o/////o;; shinra: *at the same time* so am i!..........o////o;;; Iris: (small smirk at Tamaki) "So...Have you told Arthur you like him?" tamaki: ........... .///////////////////////. shinra: *blushes and looks away* im...just gonna get something to drink...*scoot scoot* Iris: (spots Shinra) "Shinra?" (looks back at Tamaki, pats her hand) "You should tell Arthur when we get him back..." (runs after Shinra) shinra: ?? iris? whats- Iris: "A-Are you okay? You seemed...nervous. I mean, more than usual." shinra i-its nothing, just....i'm fine, see? Iris: "...I know what is bothering you. And I feel the same way." shinra: ........ .//////////////////////////////////////////. uhhhhhhh....... Iris: (hugs Shinra and is silent for two seconds, then...) "I miss Arthur, too." shinra: .................. -w-;; eh? Iris: (pulls back, smiles) "You two are so close, and I know you'll be overjoyed when he comes home." shinra:....yeah.... Iris: (smiles) "Have a little faith, Shinra..." (pats his head) shinra:...*he nods* -elsewhere- Kid: "Father?" lord death: yes? Kid: "I just wanted to say...Um..." (awkward hug) "Thank you." lord death: ......*he hugs back* you're welcome, kiddo... Kid: (smiles, pats his back) "You are a good parent." lord death:.....*huuuug* Kid: *hug* kirika:....*hug* 7.7;; lord death: you two are the best...and lil shiori too~ ^^ Kid: (smiles, even as he struggles to fit in the hug alongside Kirika) -elsewhere- Black Star: "The hell I'm going to let you win!" sayaka: oh is that so? Black Star: "Damn right, it's so! Bring out the tissues, 'cause you're going to be bawling at how badly I'm going to beat you!" sayaka: bring it on! Black Star: "Tsubaki! Turn on the machine!" tsubaki: *she turns on the game* Black Star: (select Captain Falcon) sayaka: *selects marth* Black Star: "Tch. You like the pretty boys, huh?" sayaka: well we're both blue and use swords so... why not? i could have picked lucina too, but i'm more used to maining as marth. *shrug* Black Star: "That makes sense...but a lot good it will do for you against one Falcon Punch!" -elsewhere- lin: how was the phone call? Shinoda: "Fine." (taps his fingers on the table) "Apple. Now." lin: *hands one to him* grunt: what's the next plan of action? Shinoda: (bites into the apple, talks while eating) "We have our list of Dokeshi candidates. Now we simply extend the offer to them. If they accept, we have a smoother transition. If they reject, take them in by force." grunt: what about the dwma? Shinoda: "With the Dokeshi brought in--and properly persuaded--we can begin simultaneous attacks on their various branches. Too distracted to respond, the DWMA will have its forces expended..." (removes a knife--and stabs it into the table through a photograph of Lord Death with Kid and Yumi) grunt: and the...infiltration....? Shinoda: (leans back in his chair) "Lin, I don't suppose you can transform into a weapon, can you?" lin: no....but who said i had to be a weapon~? Shinoda: (smiles) "Good. I take it you will be posing as a meister?" lin: *she nods* and my 'partner'? Shinoda: (hands her a folder) "Pick one of these candidates..." lin: *looking* hmm? what's this now~? Shinoda: "Found a good candidate?" lin: *she pulls out a photograph* Shinoda: "!!! That one?" lin: *nods* Shinoda: "Very well." (points to a Grunt) "Lead Lin to the weapon's room." -elsewhere- Patty: "How you doing, Stocking?" stocking: good Patty: "Want to do something? I'm kinda bored." stocking: sure, what did you have in mind? Patty: "I don't know...Maybe make a dessert?" stocking: sounds fun! Patty: "What would be a good summertime treat? Maybe something chilled, like a raspberry tart?" stocking: sure. Patty: (opens the recipe book) "Good thing the staff did produce shopping recently..." stocking: alrighty then~ Patty: (already washing raspberries) Patty: "Could you start mixing the dry ingredients?" -later- Patty: "Mmm~" stocking: delicious~ Kid: *sniffs* "What have you two been cooking?" stocking: we made tarts~ Kid: (smiles) "May I?" stocking: go right ahead~ Kid: (reaches for a tart and a little whipped cream...bites in...) "Mmmm! So good!" stocking: (thinking: ADORABLE!) Kid: (smiles at her...a little bit of raspberry is on his cheek) stocking: ......*licks it off* Kid: o\\\\\o "Th-Thanks..." stocking: no problem~ Patty: (giggles) "So, you two are getting along. When's the baby due?" stocking: O///////////////O Kid: "W-We're not expecting!" Patty: "But you two see like you're all getting along...And Stocking is glowing!" (holds up glow sticks behind her) "See?" stocking:................really? Patty: (nervous giggle) ^-^; Kid: -_-; -next morning, at school- Izuku: *shiny eyes* ochako: happy birthday deku! tsuyu: we all pulled our money together for the occasion. Izuku: "Th-This means a lot..." (bows a bit) "Thank you all!" Katsuki: (glaring) shinra: what did you want to do after school? Izuku: "I-I hadn't thought much...Um...Maybe stop by a bookstore, then an arcade, and pick up a snack?" shinra: maybe we could check out laser tag? Izuku: "Yeah, that would be great!" Katsuki: "Tch. Probably will trip over himself..." -elsewhere- Spirit: (whistling) Stein: "Hmm...Why's he so chipper?" marie: *shrug* Stein: "...SPIRIT!" Spirit: (leaps) "Aaaaaah!" (slips on the floor) marie: D : Spirit: "What the hell, Stein?!" Stein: "The universe cannot allow you to be happy. Just making sure we keep things consistent." marie: D : < Spirit: "Hmph! I will have you know I am happy a good morning because I--" (stops) "I have nothing to prove to you..." Stein: (notices Marie's annoyance with him, shrugs) marie:......coffee? Spirit: "I'd certainly like some...decaf, since Stein scared me half to death." marie:.....*small frown as they walk to the teacher's lounge* Spirit: "How is Christa doing?" marie: she's doing well. she's crawling around all over the place. Spirit: "That's great! Better keep an eye on her--she'll be standing soon." marie: i knooow! Spirit: "Sachiko's daughter has been doing great in school." marie: that's good to hear. Spirit: (smiles, nods) "I'll be volunteering at her school's pre-summer dance." marie: oooh! is she going with anyone? anyone tries mess with her you knock their lights out! Spirit: (fire in his eyes, shaking his clenched fist) "Oh, yes...I already know that if some perverted boy messes with her, I'm gonna kick his ass!" Stein: "What if her date is a girl?" Spirit: "IF ANYONE MESSES WITH HER, I'M GONNA KICK _THEIR_ ASS!" marie: ^^; Spirit: "...But I don't actually know whether she has a date." ^_^; -later- Izuku: "I need back up!" shinra: *looks at the goal* Katsuki: (sneering) "You ain't getting to the goal, Deku!" (fires more laser shots at Shinra, cackling) Iida: (also guarding the goal with Katsuki) o_o "You are getting too into this..." ochako: *on the other team* (thinking; look who's talking...) Aoyama: (sneaking up behind on Ochako, aiming at her...) mina: ochako! behind you! ochako: *shoots and tags aoyama* Aoyama: "Oh...merde!" Izuku: (looks around to see whether anyone else on his team is around to cover him and Shinra) tsuyu: *thumbs up* Izuku: (nods, as he goes over the cover and quickly fires at Katsuki) *BEE-OOP! BEE-OOP! BAKUGO IS ELIMINATED!* Katsuki: ( ꒪Д꒪)ノ "Goddamn...that...NEEEEEEERD!" Iida: "...It is his birthday..." *aims gun at himself, fires* *BEE-OOP! IIDA IS ELIMINATED!* Katsuki: "Are you fucking kidding me?!" ochako: IIDAAAAA! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! TT-TT Iida: "He deserved to win! It is the honorable thing to do!" Izuku: o__o "That...kind of eliminates the point of fair play..." tamaki: *gulp* *charges in* AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! >_____< Izuki: "Eeep!" (aims at Tamaki, struggling to lock onto target) tamaki: *jumps up...and crashes into a wall*.......ow..... Izuku: o_o; "Um...Is this one of her 'unlucky accidents'?" ochako: i thought cats landed on their feet? Izuku: (nervous laugh) tamaki: *muffled* shuddup... *Shouto blasts at Ochako* ochako: EEK! *dodge* Shouto: (aims and fires at Izuku) Izuku: D: "Crap crap crap!" Izuku: (collapses, avoiding the shot) Shouto: (keeps marching forward in the open, calmly, Terminator-style) shinra: *leaps out and shoots all matrix style* Shouto: "!!!" *Heads: the shot lands* Shouto: -_-; "Darn." shinra: YES! tamaki: *sneaking away* crapcrapcrapcrapcrap... Izuku: "Get her!" (fires at Tamaki) -pwnd- tamaki: aw darnit! TTnTT Izuku: "Yay! Ochako! Get the goal!" ochako: *tags the goal* YES! Izuku: "Yay! Great work, everyone!" Iida: (clapping) T___T Katsuki: (/ﾟДﾟ)/ "Rawr!" -later, heading home- shinra: see you guys in school tomorrow. Izuku: "Thanks for this birthday surprise everyone!" Iida: (bows) Katsuki: "..." (middle finger) Shouto: (smacks Katsuki upside the head) tamaki: well, here's our exit. Izuku: "Good game, Tamaki!" Aoyama: "Do you have to leave so soon?" tamaki: *blush* well...it is sunset so....*presses her pointer fingers together* mina: *rolls eyes* Aoyama: "Then memories of my time with you today will have to be enough. Sweet dreams, chaton." Iida: "..." (takes notes) Izuku: (also taking notes) tamaki: h-hey! >/////< Izuku: "Wh-What?!" Aoyama: (small smile) "Adieu..." -later- ochako: what was that about? Izuku: (whispers) "I think Aoyama and Tamaki are...attracted to each other?" ochako: for realsies? mina: to be honest, i thought he was into dudes, not that there's anything wrong with that, but maybe he likes guys _and_ girls? i dunno. *shrugs* tsuyu: perhaps. Iida: "Hmm...Aoyama's fascination with her is far more than that between most heroes and the people they rescue. I have not noticed him to be so invested in their personal lives as he is with Tamaki. Yet Tamaki's nervousness does not necessarily suggest an interest--she could just be shy. Then again, I do not know her very well, so it could be that this is her way of contending with complicated emotions until she realizes how she thinks of potential suitors. Furthermore--" Katsuki: "DO YOU EVER STOP TALKING?!" ochako: h-hey come on, lets try to get along now, ok? Katsuki: (stink eye at Ochako and Izuku) "So, you two dating or what?" Izuku: o\\\\\\\\o ochako: eh? owo~? Iida: "Superheroes do not tease, Bakugo!" Katsuki: "Tch." Izuku: "W-We're not d-d-d-d-d-dat-dat-dat-dat--!!" -elsewhere- Yohei: (looking at paperwork) "Um...How many do you want to invite?" chie: i do want to invite our parents...maybe just keep things simple? Yohei: (nods) "Did you want a church or another location?" chie: i dont think a church would work, since most of them dont accept dokeshi... Yohei: "Well, we can rent out a location...Indoor or outdoor?" chie: inside would work, in case of rain. Yohei: "This spot may work--we can reserve it in time. How many weeks do you think we'll need to get everything set up?" chie: we'll have to consider when our families get here and decorations....ahhh im so nervous! >///< Yohei: (nervous laugh) "Me, too...Can't think of a wedding that doesn't make the people getting married nervous, though. Wish we could just leave it to a robot to figure out..." (light bulb) "Wedding Tron 4000!" (awkward pause) "That's stupid, isn't it?" chie:...........*she cracks up laughing* you dork you are too adorable. Yohei: (blushes, hugs her) "We'll make this wedding happen. I promise." chie: *she kisses him softly* Yohei: (returns the kiss) "I love you." -elsewhere- Witch Judge: "Wake up!" kinuta: nngh? eh? so loud... whaddaya want? Witch Judge: "You still have not given a satisfactory answer as to why you have returned." kinuta: i got attacked by a kishin spawn and it's daddy, what of it? Judge: "Then you weren't running _back_ to your kind, to your family...You were running away, yet again, from the mess you leave behind you. Typical." kinuta: tch-...dont take it personally, foxy, it was my only other option... Judge: "As always, you can't think beyond the tip of your nose. But Maba still has use of you--that is the only reason you are not dead." kinuta: oh joooy. *rolls eyes* Judge: (nods to guards, who enter the cell and hold Kinuta down) kinuta: h-hey what the hell?! *Guards snap bracelets along her wrists and ankles, as well as a collar around her neck* Judge: "Insurance. Or a fashionable accessory. Pick whichever answer you prefer." kinuta: ....... Judge: "Maba has a field mission for you. And we need to make sure you are in line. Otherwise, these magic explosives will solve the problem that is you." kinuta: what?! you'd hire a rogue witch? Judge: "Maba is out of options. And you likely know the target...intimately." kinuta: .....are hey hot? Judge: "Not relevant." (tosses file to her through the cell door's bars) "Memorize the details. You depart in 24 hours." kinuta:...oh my~ *FILE: Rank--Sorcerer Supreme. Weaknesses--Charm Magic, Attractive Women, Money. Likes--Fine Dining, Stylish Clothes kinuta: this is like feeding poison candy to a baby; too stupid to know any better. kinuta:...not that i've done that! Judge: "..." (pulls out remote, taps it--sending a shock through Kinuta) kinuta: ah~! jeez, what the hell? Judge: "Focus on the task, not on torture. Contend the Sorcerer quickly and efficiently. No dawling, none of your tricks. Or you get another zap." kinuta: alright then, i'll do it. Judge: "Good...The guards will complete preparations for you, including tending to your injuries and--" *sniff* "Ugh...a bath." kinuta: (thinking: at least this guy is attractive. it could have been worse, he could be some short, fat, big lipped sludge pile.) Judge: (to Guard) "Keep an eye on her, including a team on surveillance while she is on the mission. I will report to Maba." guard: yes ma'am. Judge: (hands the remote to the Guard and departs) -elsewhere- Akitaru: "How was your buddy Deku's birthday get-together, Shinra?" shinra: it was fun. we even got pizza afterwards. Akitaru: "Happy you are making friends outside the 8th!" (pats his back) shinra: *he smiles* Iris: (smiles at Tamaki) tamaki: i've been making friends too. Iris: (knowing smile) Akitaru: "Like that laser boy?" tamaki: YOU SHUSH! >////< nozomi: miss tamaki, please be nice. Akitaru: "Was that something I wasn't supposed to share? Shinra said it would be okay to mention it." tamaki: HE WHAT?! shinra: I DID NOT! Iris: "Oh boy..." Akitaru: "Yeah, you did. You said some boy with a laser belly button who looked like Arthur was on Tamaki's mind a lot." -cue tamaki suplexing shinra- shinra: X-X;; Akitaru: o_o "Um...Iris, please bring Shinra some ice. Tamaki, please get some therapy on your anger issues--" tamaki: i dont have anger issues! >///< Akitaru: "Do I have to put the Get-Along Shirt onto you two again?!" -elsewhere- Kid: (reading in bed) stocking: *getting changed into her night clothes* Kid: (already in pajamas, closes his book and writes something into his journal) stocking: what'cha writing about? Kid: "I've been trying to keep a record of each day--how I was feeling, any moments of anxiety or depression, memories to hold onto. Right now, I'm just marking notes about this book. It's been quite interesting." stocking: ah, i see. Kid: (blushes a bit) "It's been helpful, trying to acknowledge what is good about life...and what I can do to try to make my own better." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "It also helps for doodling..." (shows one to her, a drawing from memory of Stocking) stocking: cute~ Kid: (smiles) "Yes, you are." stocking: *kiiiiss~* Kid: (kisses lightly back) "Thank you." -elsewhere- Hibana: *yawns* "I've been combing through these records, and nothing. This computer screen is making my eyes tired." gabriella: i'll handle it for you. you should really rest... Hibana: "N-No...I should finish...I could use some coffee, though." gabriella: any flavor in mind? Hibana: *yawn* "Caramel, please." gabriella: right away, princess. Hibana: *yawn* "Thank you..." -elsewhere- NoFix: "Let me out of this thing, you stupid cunt!" luka: cussing at me wont get you out of that containment unit anytime soon... NoFix: "Nothing else has gotten me out of here! What the hell did you build this fucking piece of shit out of?!" luka: antimagic infused titanium. NoFix: "Jeez, and I thought my only weakness was not getting laid all the time. Speaking of which: I HAVEN'T GOTTEN LAID IN HOURS!" luka: hear that? thats the sound of it not being my problem. NoFix: "When I get out of here, it'll be your problem!" (slams fists against the cell) -morning comes- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: zzzzz.... Kid: (sits up a bit...and sneaks out of bed) stocking: zzzz..... Kid: (returns, whispers) "Stocking...?" stocking: mmmn....? Kid: (is holding a tray of breakfast) "Morning." stocking: awwww, kid. *she hugs him* Kid: (smiles) "I hope it's tasty. I did a quick job, so it's rather simple." -at school- Patty: "How's it feel being back in school, Tamaki?" tamaki: feels great not to be restricted to the dorms all day. *streeeetch* Patty: "Then you should have a party! Want us to organize one?" tamaki: eh? well, i guess it'd be fine- Patty: "Yaaaaaay! Kid, we're holding a party for Tamaki! Break out the fresh milk! And make sure Mocha is there!" (looks at Tamaki) "Mocha is Kirika's pet cat." tamaki: *SHINY EYES* for reals? kirika: for reals.... 7////7 Patty: "Hee hee hee... Kid: -_-; "Better call catering..." -in class- Stein: "There are those individuals whose soul far exceeds the confines of their body. One wrong resonance, the souls becomes unstable, ripping the body apart." madoka: *gulps and sweats* tsugumi: scary. Stein: "That is why meisters with particularly strong souls must have careful regulation of themselves." (taps his tablet, which projects an image of...) "Some souls are said to be as strong as 100 normal souls. Imagine the intense care and precision those persons must take to avoid killing themselves through over-exertion." Black Star: "!!!" tsubaki: !! Stein: "Take this as a reminder that your training concerns not only weapons but also meisters. The lessons your weapon partners learn are valuable towards regulating yourselves." -elsewhere- Yohei: "GET, let's see the wedding invitations. You finish the layout yet?" GET: ^0^ *prints* Yohei: (smiles, pats GET's head) "Good." (looks it over) "Hmm..." (hands it to Chie) "What do you think? Too cutesy? Not cutesy enough?" chie: *she looks* it's nice. sweet, simple. Yohei: (smiles, pats GET's head again) "You did good, tinhead." GET: ^o^ Yohei: "WASHU is working on the seating chart. Still trying to figure out musical options..." mana: good news everyone! i found us a musician! Yohei: "???" mana: *pulls out a CD of wes evans'* he lives right here in death city, isnt that great? chie:...... *chuckles* Yohei: o_o; "What the f--?" *WASHU beeps loudly at the obscenity* mana: ??? *confused* chie: i didnt know you had a twin brother....but you're the hotter one, definitely. Yohei: "Th-Thanks...I actually know that guy's brother, so we can probably contact him and ask..." -later- soul: yo- Yohei: (waves) "Hey. How you been doing, Soul?" soul: good, you? Yohei: "Well, I'm getting married, so, ecstatic." soul: let me guess, chie? Yohei: (smiles) "Yep." soul: i figured... Yohei: "And that's why I kinda wanted to ask a favor...It may be kinda awkward since it involves your brother." soul: you need him as a musician? Yohei: "You think he'd be up for it? I imagine he charges a lot..." soul: i'll tell him 'a friend asked'. Yohei: "That's all I want. Thanks, man." soul: no problem. and congrats. Yohei: (smiles) "Thanks. Can I ask you something else?" soul: ya? Yohei: "You play piano, right?" soul: yeah. and? Yohei: "Don't suppose you'd be up for playing, too?" soul:...y'know what, sure. Yohei: (beaming) "Great! That's great!" -later that day- Wes: "What's up?" -at the death city airport- mono:......... Announcer: "Flight 108 is arriving at Gate B8." Announcer: "Please have your boarding pass ready." -as she exits, she gets a call from dokeshi hunt, and after a moment of hesitation, hangs up- Passenger #1: "So, young lady, where are you heading? Or are you picking up someone?" mono:....it's personal...i just have buisness in death city. that's all you need to know... mama nanami: our son is getting married, can you believe that? mono:...how nice for him. Papa Nanami: " 'Bout time, too! I thought he'd be in an old age home before that'd happen..." mama nanami: Hideyoshi, be nice. ^^; Papa: (laughs) "Okay, okay...Just happy Yohei found a girl." -later- mono: hotel...hotel...hotel..... *Phone Book: "Death City offers numerous hotels that suit a variety of needs! Whether you look for something inexpensive or regal, we got it!"* mono: *looks at her wallet*.......crap. ???: *whistles at Mono* mono: ?? *looks around and reaches for her knife* ???: "Like your fashion, girlie! That's one killer outfit." mono: i have a name, ass! ???: "You got a nice ass, Name!" ("I'm a genius at pickup lines!") mono: *pulls her knife out on them* ???: o_o (backs up) "Wow! You're kinda tripping the hottie/crazy scale to the crazy side, babe..." mono: god i hope your dokeshi, that'll make stabbing your sad sorry ass much easier for me. ???: "Wh-What? I ain't a Dokeshi! These looks are all natural...J-Just don't kill me!" (pulls his wallet, throws it at her) mono: i wasnt mugging you, but i'll accept the money. *takes out a few 20s* ???: "Whatever! I just don't want to die!" mono: *puts the knife away* i _was_ acting in self-defense... ???: "...I was just saying you're hot." mono: s-shut up, i have important things to focus on! idiot... who the hell do you even think you are, anyway? ???: "Casanova Jones, madam!" (His wallet shows his name is Lenny Pantz.) mono:...the hell kind of name is lenny pants? Lenny: "..." (blushes) "My parents hated me. I'll leave now." mono: *rolls eyes and walks off* (thinking: idiot. creepy pervs like him are the 3rd worst kind of person ever!) *Hotels are along the street* -later after she got her room- *she hears talking in the other room* mono: ?? ???: "Seems like a good room." mono:....*presses her head against the wall and listens* Ashi: "I'll help you out, buddy. We're going to be fine, okay?" mono: ??? zuno:..........*no response* Ashi: "...You'll get through this. I know. You got this far without all your memories--so maybe if you can't remember what happened, your body will just heal, right? ...Right?" mono:....... Ashi: *quiet sob* mono:..... Ashi: "I-I'm just glad they haven't found you. It's hard enough sneaking a half-dead Dokeshi body in here..." mono: !!!!! (thinking: d-dokeshi?!) *she gets up and knocks on the door* Ashi: "!!!" (puts blanket over Zuno's body on the bed) "Just a minute!" (goes to the door, looks through the peephole..."Who the heck is she? Housekeeping?") "Um...No housekeeping needed, thanks!" mono: i'm not housekeeping, asshat, i heard a noise in here. Ashi: "Um...I dropped...my toothbrush?" mono: .......and your buddy? Ashi: ("CRAP CRAP CRAP SHE HEARD ME TALKING!") "M-My buddy? H-Ha ha! H-He's asleep!" (covers his mouth, realizing how loud he's been) "Shh! He's sleeping! Please don't make a lot of noise." mono:....say, my tv isnt working, can i use yours? Ashi: "N-No! Sorry! Friend still asleep! Can't be disturbed!" mono: *pout* fine, i'll just get hotel management to fix my tv and complain about you being noisy... Ashi: "You wouldn't!" mono: oh dont tempt me. -she steps in place to emulate the sound of walking away- Ashi: "Wait! Don't go--" (abruptly opens the door) -whack- mono: ow! *pwnd be the door* oow... Ashi: "Huh...I thought the door opened inward, not outw--" (looks down) "Oh, crap! I'm sorry! I-I got a bucket full of ice here to make the swelling go down!" (grabs the bucket--and proceeds to let it slip out of his hands...) mono: COLD! DX Ashi: o\\\\\o (brings a towel and helps her stand) "I am _so_ sorry..." mono: *grabs the towel and tries to dry off* *mumbling* y-yeah whatever..... Ashi: "Um...The TV is over there. The remote is on the nightstand..." mono: *she goes back into her own room in annoyance* Ashi: "..." (small smile as he shuts the door) -later- Ashi: (reading through books he has gathered on resurrection and comas...) mono: *in her room, playing games on her phone* Ashi: "Hmm..." ("That girl was odd...Why would she want to watch what was on my TV in this room?") (looks at Zuno's body) "...No. Couldn't risk it...But still..." -elsewhere- Patty: "I got the decorations!" shiori: *playing with big plastic blocks* Kid: (in playpen as well, smiling at Shiori, as he tries to align his own set of blocks to be symmetrical) "When is the party?" stocking: in about a few days. Kid: (nods) "Best make sure caters bring enough food--" Patty: "And your costumes!" Kid: "...What?" Patty: (holds up cat ears) stocking:....... >//////////>;;;;; Kid: "...No." Patty: (pouts) "Sis, you'll be wearing cat ears for Tamaki's party, right?" liz: sure, why not. Patty: (big smile, shiny eyes at Kid and Stocking) stocking: i think it'll be fun. Kid: (frowning) "F-Fine..." stocking: you'll look cute, kiddo. *whispers* it looked cute before, right~? Kid: o\\\\\o (small whisper) "Not in front of Shiori..." stocking: hehe~ shiori: ~? Patty: "I'll get back to party prep! Let me know whether we need anything else. Oh, and prep the reception area for dancing and food!" kirika: *playing games on her 3ds* Patty: *sneaks up on Kirika and...* "CAT EARS!" *plops them onto her head* kirika: nyeh!! o///o Patty: "Awwwww, you even scream like a kitty!" kirika: ....... 7///7 s-shut up... Patty: "You and Tamakitten should get along well, then..." kirika: .....i guess..... Patty: "Well, back to work!" Kid: "She seems...hardworking." stocking: yeah.... Kid: "At least it keeps her busy." liz: *she nods* Kid: "Just make sure she keeps to a budget...I don't want a repeat of Patty's 'Giraffe-apalooza.'" liz: *covers his mouth* sssshhhhh! stocking: do i dare ask? Kid: *shudders* "The screams still haunt me...I can still see the face-prints of giraffes against the walls..." stocking: o-o;;;;; Kid: "So long as Patty just keeps it to cat themes, we'll be fine--" o_____o "AAAAAAH!" (points to the corner of the room) kirika: *griiiiiiiiiins* *In the corner is an asymmetrical statue of a clown* Kid: "Who brought that in here?!" kirika: *whistling* Kid: *GLARE* kirika: what? Kid: "What. Is that. Monstrosity. Doing here?" kirika: i dont know what you mean... Kid: (frowning) "I will order the maids to re-arrange your room into symmetrical perfection if you don't get that freakish statue out of this room!" kirika: alright fine....i'll sell it on fuckin craigslist or some sh*t. Kid: "The sooner the better..." (crosses arms in a huff) stocking: kid....want me to make you feel better? Kid: "..." (nods) -one puff-puff later- stocking: how was it? Kid: (smiles) "Just what I needed...Thank you. How can I repay you?" stocking: you dont need to repay me for anything. Kid: (trails a finger along her arm) "You sure~?" stocking: unless you can change my mind~ Kid: (small smirk) "I am rather persuasive..." (kisses lightly along her arm) stocking: well.....my muscles are a bit stiff.... Kid: "Lay down. I'll release the tension..." stocking: *she lays down on her back* Kid: (lets his fingers lightly massage along her shoulders) stocking: ahhh~ Kid: "Is that good?" (massages a bit more along her left shoulder, pressing just a bit deeper) stocking: yes, very much so.... Kid: (smiles) "Let me know if it hurts at all..." (he runs his hands along her upper left arm) stocking: *sighs* Kid: (moves to her right side and repeats, massaging along her shoulder before running his hands along her upper right arm) -elsewhere- Judge: "Is Kinuta ready?" guard: yeah, she's ready... kinuta: *in a short red dress for the occasion* Judge: "Hmm...The bracelets and neck shackle actually look fashionable with that attire." kinuta: i know, right? plus i can use my natural advantages as well~ -boing boing- Judge: -\\\\\- "Well, given the target's proclivities, your 'attributes' will be helpful. But focus on this mission: eliminate the target, contain his magic, let the Guards retrieve his materials and magic tools." kinuta: i hear ya i hear ya. Judge: (nods to Guards, who lead Kinuta to a portal to their destination. The Guards have changed into disguises to resemble typical identities: some dressed in similar attire to Kinuta, some as waitresses, some as bartenders, some as bystanders) -and so- Guard #1: (disguised as bystander, speaking through Incom with Kinuta) "Your target is approaching." kinuta: *she sees him* oh my~ *shiny eyes* Fortunato: (passes by flower stand--and causes all the flowers to appear brighter and to smell more fragrant, as he takes one, pays a generous sum to the owner, and offers the flower to a woman) guard: why thank you~ (thinking: eugh, show off.... XP )) kinuta: *walking past, shaking her rear a slight bit* (thinking: this is almost too easy, it's almost embarrasing~!) Fortunato: (spots Kinuta...licks slightly on his lip as he follows her) kinuta: *hair swish* Fortunato: (gazes at her, as he smirks slightly at her) "Well, hello." kinuta: hmm~ oh, i didnt see you there. *bluuush+smiles* Fortunato: "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Fortunato." (reaches to hold her hand) kinuta: charmed, i'm sure~ *wink* Fortunato: (smiles) "Enchanted..." (lightly kisses her hand) kinuta: hehe~<3 Fortunato: "May I buy you a drink?" kinuta: i'd be delighted~ Fortunato: (holds her hand gently as he guides her into a restaurant) "My usual table." (stares at the waitress) "Oh, is Claudette not working today?" waitress: she's a bit tied up today, sorry. Fortunato: (pulls out the chair for Kinuta) "Madam..." kinuta: why thank you~ Fortunato: (sits next to her rather than across from her, as he eyes her up and down) "I have not seen you in this city before." kinuta: i just arrived recently. *she glances downward* looking for some companionship~<3 Fortunato: "Aren't we all? It is so sad to not have company when arriving in a new city." kinuta: perhaps you could give me a, i dunno.....*runs a finger up his chest* 'private tour'~? Fortunato: (blushes slightly) "Of course...I am...very familiar with this city..." (whispers) "...and I'd like to be more familiar with you." kinuta: trust me, the feeling is quite mutual~ *staring at his....*ahem* 'area'* Waitress #2: "May I get you something to drink, ma'am?" kinuta: some of the finest wine you carry, please. Fortunato: (nods to the Waitress) "Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva, please." kinuta: *whistles* fancy~ Fortunato: "I believe that wealth is to be shared, and time is too short to give up the finer things in life." kinuta: ah, the best is the best after all. best clothes, best food....best sex. Fortunato: (coos) "Aren't we direct?" kinuta: oh goodness, did i say that out loud~? Fortunato: (small laugh) "And you haven't even drunk yet...What's your name, enchantress?" kinuta: why should i tell you my name when i'll be screaming yours later~? Fortunato: "Touché." *Waitress #2 returns with wine* Fortunato: (holds out glass for Kinuta...and it seems to glow for a moment in his hand) kinuta: mmmm~ *licks her lips* *Waitress #2 fill the wine glass, which Fortunato passes to Kinuta. But when he takes his wine glass to be filled, it does not glow* Fortunato: "A toast, my enchantress." kinuta: indeed~ Fortunato: "To the start of a beautiful relationship~" -elsewhere- Hibana: "..." (Excalibur face) "That doctor from the 3rd..." tamaki: ??? Hibana: *shudders* "That doctor is creepy...But enough of that. So, Tamaki, how is life at the 8th without me?" tamaki: quieter....mostly... Hibana: (ಠ ∩ಠ) "Gee, that's...not what I wanted to hear." (smiles) "I'm sure everyone there misses me, though." tamaki:....yeah.....still no sign of arthur..... Hibana: "..." (puts on brave face) "I'm sure he's safe. After all, you had to be on radio silence for so long but were safe..." tamaki: ........*sighs* Hibana: "..." (pats her shoulder) "Have a little faith." tamaki: *she smiles* so i heard there was going to be a meeting of the battalion commanders soon.... Hibana: "Yes, hence Doctor Creepy--I mean, Giovanni." tamaki: make sense that ryuuko would be in his brigade, given the whole 'bird' thing... Hibana: (nods) "It's odd the similarities the Brigade members have..." (smirks) "Now your Brigade has a cat, a gorilla, and whatever your new colleagues are...What do you think Takehisa is? Maybe an owl?" tamaki: *shrug* -elsewhere- scarlet:..................*watching the 3rd HQ* ...................................... ???: (on comm link to Scarlet) "How's it looking?" scarlet:........*she sees someone*.....too many witnesses..... ???: "How much longer?" scarlet: wait....there's some officials from the 1st here..... Karim: "..." foien:..... dia:........*sniff sniff*.....*on alert, but in a low-key way* Burns: (exits the building, shaking hands with the 3rd's Commander) mikami:..... scarlet: *bites her lip and pulls the trigger* foien: !!! COMMANDER! *pushes him down* Burns: "Omph!" Karim: "!!!" foien: ..!!!!! *screams out* Karim: "No! Foien! Dia, get medical, now!" mikami: !!!!!!!!! *SCREAMS AND HAIR-IGNITES* dia: *she goes to do that* Burns: (his eyepatch is flaming again as he looks for the assassin) ???: (in earpiece incom) "Please tell me you didn't screw up again." scarlet: *takes off* that one damn priest pushed him out of the way....to put it lightly, he could use a hand.... ???: "...LOL. Now get your ass out of there, and don't screw that up, too." Karim: "Oh God...Foien..." foien: *clutching the stump* ryuuko: mikami?! what's going on?! scarlet:.....mind getting me an exit? ???: *sighs* "I have to do everything myself..." *FIRE BLASTS AT THE 1ST OFFICERS TENDING TO FOIEN* dia: !!! *hellhound mode activate* Burns: "No! I will not let this happen again!" *tries to pass through the flames--but they burn him* "Aaaah! What the hell?!" Karim: "Dia! Leap over the flames!" scarlet: !!!! what the fuck are you doing?!?! dia: *nods and dashes forwards* ???: "Relax, my Inferno is only a quick attack, one that is largely harmless. Surprised it affected Burnsie so badly--usually the Inferno only hurts those with a lot of sin to work off...Oh, and you have a dog chasing you. Put her down." scarlet: *bang bang* dia: *scratched but still attacking* scarlet: fucking hell... dia: you will not get away this time...! ???: "Need help?" scarlet: n- -fire feathers shoot at her- scarlet: fuck. BACK ME UP! LIKE, PRONTO! ???: "Fine. Here we go!" *A fireball can be seen coming downward, like a comet* scarlet: you're fucking kidding me- ryuuko: !!!!! *The fireball flies past Scarlet and runs parallel to the street, towards Dia and Ryuuko* dia: !!!! -double dodge! scarlet: *nyoooom* fuck...fuck fucking fuck! ???: "What? One fireball wasn't enough?" -later- scarlet: *at the bar area* ............................... ???: "Two beers, bartender..." (slides one to Scarlet) scarlet:....thanks..... ???: "You need it. You look like hell." scarlet:....... ???: "What is it about those 1st people that you just can't kill them? Burns can't be that difficult." scarlet: they're real damn persistant..........(thinking: why did _she_ of all people have to be there?.......) ???: "Is that all? Or is it that you are holding back?" scarlet: *glares coldly* ???: "That's quite a cold-stare for a hot-blooded assassin. Now finish your drink, get your head back in the game, and don't screw up again." scarlet: ........... -elsewhere- mikami: h-how is he? Karim: (hands balled into fists) "He will live, the infections are being treated...but he lost part of his arm..." mikami:....*whimpering* ryuuko: *hugs her* Karim: "..." (wipes the back of his hand against his eyes) "Foien will depend on us, so we must be strong for him." mikami:....i'm sorry.....i wasnt able to do anything...... Karim: (pats her shoulder) "You are here now for him. Focus on the present and what aid you can provide now. Foien needs his friends." mikami:....*sniff* o-ok...i'll try my best.... ryuuko:...... Karim: "Would you like to see him?" -the next day at school- Iris: (wiping away some tears) shinra:.....*pats her back* Iris: (nods) "That could just as easily have been...any of us..." ("Including Tamaki...") shinra:.....*hugs her* all we can do right now is move forwards....right? Iris: (nods again) "O-Okay..." -elsewhere- kinuta: *yaaaawn* ahhh... Fortunato: "Mmmm..." (hugs her from behind) "Good morning." (kisses behind her ear) kinuta: morning handsome~ (thinking: god DAMN that was soom good dicking....a real shame i have to kill him...) Fortunato: (smiles) "How was your sleep?" *The bed is large, with red, silk sheets, and gold fixtures. The room is as large as an entire floor to his mansion, this room containing numerous fertility relics as well as some magical artifacts Kinuta can recognize* kinuta: pretty good, though nowhere near as good as the events preceding it~ Fortunato: "Why, thank you~ You certainly were enthusiastic...and flexible." kinuta: hehe~ Fortunato: (holds her chin gently, as he leans to her lips again...) kinuta: mmm~ Fortunato: (slides his hand behind her lower back, coaxing her up) kinuta: *she presses her chest into him* Fortunato: (continues to kiss, moving down to her cheek and neck, struggling to get past the collar she is still wearing) "I appreciate your sense of fashion...This collar..." (he fingers under it) "...it draws so much attention to your gorgeous breasts." kinuta: shocking, isnt it~? Fortunato: "Indeed~" (holds one of her breasts and begins to put his lips around her nipple) -outside- guard: O/////////_//////////O Guard #2: -_-; "I don't know why I expected anything differently...Of course she was going to milk this for as long as she could." guard:.....still kinda hot though Guard #2: *double-take* "R-Really?!" guard: *whistling* Guard #2: (blushes, looking up and down at Guard #1 and scratching her cheek) "...How much longer is it going to take her to kill him already?" -SHIV- guard: O-O;;;;;; Guard #2: "Well, looks like she's done. Guards, enter and secure all artifacts and magicks inside." kinuta: well, i suppose you could say....that sex was killer~ Guard #2: (frowns) "Get dressed and help us file and transfer these artifacts." (glances at fertility relics) "..." o\\\o kinuta:...what? Guard #2: "N-Nothing! I should have expected a pervert like Fortunato kept such...grotesque fertility relics...Jeez, look at the size of that thing." kinuta:...damn- wait.....WHAT?! Guard #2: "What?" kinuta:....if i get knocked up from this i am going to burn this place to the f*cking ground... Guard #2: "Relax. If he was overcompensating this much with so many relics, I doubt he could have. As well, these magics were for him to entice his partners." kinuta: whatever, can we just hurry up?..........if he still has a boner- guard: OH MY GOD! D : < Guard #2: "He's dead! Just ignore it and move on!" Guard #2: (tosses clothes at Kinuta) kinuta: alright! fine....prudes. *The Guards complete cataloguing and preparing all relics for transportation to Witch Realm* Guard #2: "At least you weren't an absolute failure. But you could have killed him for sooner, such as in his sleep." -elsewhere- Kid: (pats Stocking on the shoulder) stocking: hmm? Kid: (sad smile) "Just...may I sit with you?" stocking: of course. Kid: "Thank you..." (sits next to Stocking) "You heard about the 1st?" stocking: no, what happened? Kid: (shakes a bit) "Another assassination attempt...One of their members is injured." stocking: !!!........ Kid: "My contact only said the person attacked would recover, but it still does not sound good..." stocking:....*she hugs him* Kid: (holds her) "I'm sorry..." stocking: it's ok, you didnt do anything wrong.... Kid: "I still feel badly for them...and whoever this assassin is..." stocking:...... Kid: (pulls back a bit, still holding her) "This line of work is terrifying." stocking: i know...... Kid: "Sometimes...do you ever want to run away from all of this?" stocking:.............kid....... Kid: "I don't mean I want to. I just think of the alternative, of not fulfilling my obligations...and whether I could ever do such a thing." stocking:....*she holds his hands* Kid: (shakes his head) "I don't want to run away, even if I am afraid." -elsewhere- Shotaro: (looking through bridal magazine) mana: *shiny eyes* this dress is so pretty! Shotaro: "Yeah! I wonder how much it costs--HOLY! That's a lot of dollars..." mana: *JAWDROP* that's a lot of rewards...... Q-Q Shotaro: "Hmm...I guess that's my good deed for the day...or week...or month. Mana, is it still illegal to rob a bank?" mana: SHOWTARO NO! DO NOT DO THAT! THAT IS BAD! Shotaro: "Well, how do people make a lot of money in a short amount of time?" -elsewhere- Judge: "All relics catalogued and locked away?" guard: yes. sephy: yep. Judge: (nods) "Good work. We have made sure that warlock was put down and his collection is no longer at risk of falling into even more dangerous hands." kinuta: what about me? Judge: (narrows eyes) "You could have finished the mission far sooner than it took you." kinuta: i had to make sure his guard was down! Judge: "And his pants, evidently." kinuta: hey, it was some good dick! Judge: (frowns) "This is exactly what is wrong with you, Kinuta: your narrow focus on simply sex will be your undoing." kinuta: he....hehehehehe~ say foxy....you know i got some info from the DWMA by sexing up a death scythe, riiiight~? Judge: (one ear flicks a bit) "Oh? And what was that?" kinuta: i managed to sneak in and find out a few...interesting....tips of information~ Judge: "You're stalling." (snaps fingers) "Bring her into the interrogation room for debriefing." guard: yes ma'am! -In the Interrogation Room, Kinuta is handcuffed to the desk- Judge: (nods to stenographer) "Now, then, give us all the information you have from the DWMA." kinuta: rogues....students............ever heard of something called 'witch killer'? Judge: "!!! Rumors..." kinuta: can you be so certain? it may be forbidden tech, but it's still there... Judge: " 'There'? Where is 'there'?" kinuta: right in the DWMA's records room... Judge: "What condition was the...'Killer' in?" kinuta: it was a file i read....dont know much else... Judge: "What did the file say?" -kinuta explains what she saw- Judge: "How can we confirm your information is accurate?" kinuta: anyone here who can sense lies? -elsewhere- Patty: "Decorations are almost done!" kirika: you really went all out..... mocha: nyan. Patty: "Well, I wanted it to be purrfect!" liz: boooo. Patty: -_-; "Everyone's a critic. No need to be so...catty about it, Sis." liz: patti are you serious? Patty: "Hee hee!" (glomp hug) stocking: that joke was........paw-ful! Patty: "HA HA HA HA!" liz:.....stocking how could you? Patty: "No one wants to...pussyfoot around the issue, Sis!" liz: stop. please just stop. Patty: "Not like this will be a...cat-astrophe!" liz: AUGH! i'm going to wes' place. later! Patty: "..." (smirks) "So, Wes is going to get some--" -BOOT'D- Patty: "Ouchie! Kirika, fetch me ice!" -later- Wes: *small laugh* "Sounds like Patty is getting into festivities." liz: yep. Wes: "When's the party? This weekend?" liz: *she nods* Wes: (blushes lightly) "I don't suppose I'm invited, am I?" liz: maybe~......so, heard you got a gig coming up. Wes: "Yeah, a wedding!" liz: wow. *she smiles* Wes: "It's kind of a favor for one of Soul's friends..." liz: is that right? Wes: "Yeah, a couple named Yohei and Chie..." liz: i think i heard those names before..... Wes: "Evidently Soul was on a mission with them a while ago?" liz: i think i remember.. well congrats to them. Wes: "Yeah..." (small smile) "It's been a long time since I did a wedding...and for a low price, too. I mean, I'm happy to, especially for Soul! It's just...weddings make me think about..." liz: ?? Wes: "The future will be here before I know it..." liz:...wes.... *blush* Wes: (blushes) "I don't know about you..." (holds Liz's hand) "But I want to see where things go, you know?" liz:...y-yeah.... *bluuuush* Wes: (stares at her...leans in...) -smooch- Wes: (returns the kiss, smiles) -elsewhere- chie: *hugging her mom* it's so good to see you! mama kagehime: it's good to be here. Yohei: (nervous as heck) mama kagehime: ah yohei, good to see you in person for once... saki: *with io in her play area with mr kagehime* Yohei: "Hello, Mrs. Kagehime..." mama kagehime: well you'll be calling me 'mom' soon, wont you, haha. ^^ Yohei: (scratches the back of his neck) "Ha ha...Yeah..." mama nanami: yohei honey, why do you have one of the ninja turtles in your house? Tuhl: -_-; Yohei: "Not quite. His ninjutsu leaves a lot to be desired--" Tuhl: "Hey!" mama kagehime: O_O;; is that a kappa? Tuhl: (sighs) "Yeah, I'm a kappa." mama kagehime:...................ok then....so that's there. papa kagehime: i think my friend from grade school saw a kappa once... Tuhl: (through clenched teeth...er, clenched beak) "I'm not a 'that'..." Yohei: (slight smirk at Tuhl's annoyance) io: *looking at tuhl* tuu! tuu! Tool: (blushes as Io keeps calling him, smiles lightly) chie: *whispers to yohei* should we tell them about....'you know what'? Yohei: *whispers* "I'll follow your lead, whatever you want to do." chie:....*whispers* on second thought, maybe we should wait on telling them that... ^^; Yohei: (smiles, whispers) "Okay. Get through the wedding first..." *Shotaro, hanging from the ceiling, with bat ears out* Shotaro: (lowers) "What are you talking about, Chie and Yohei?!" chie: EEK! showtaro!! >-< mama nanami: is he one of those 'dosheekees?' mana: its 'dokeshi'. Shotaro: *waves, still upside-down* "Hi! I'm a shapeshifter named Shotaro, and I still need to do a good deed! Anything you need, Mr. and Mrs. Chie and Saki's parents?" mama nanami: *squints* Shotaro: (spots glasses on the table) "Are those your glasses?" mama nanami: hmm? oh, why thank you. *she smiles* -kyokotsu: good job showtaro.- Shotaro: "Hee hee...You're welcome!" mama nanami: you're little brother is a real good kid, chie. chie: erm- mama kagehime: oh, he's not ours, he's chie and yohei's friend. mama nanami: oh? but i thought you had a child who was a dokeshi? Shotaro: "??? I'm going to need a family tree to make sense of all of this..." -after chie sketches the family tree out- Shotaro: "And where does Tuhl fit in?" Tuhl: (slap up the side of the head) saki: *she draws him in as 'io's surrogate dad'* mama kagehime: *jawdrop* Tuhl: D: "Wh-What?!" io: ^^ chie:......saki is there something you arent telling us? saki: *whistling* Tuhl: o\\\\\\\o -elsewhere- NoFix: "If you get me a McDonald's milkshake, I'll be good..." luka: getting it as we speak.... mimeca:.....*browsing her phone*........!!!! *pokes at nofix's shoulder* NoFix: "???" (looks at the phone) -seems mama nanami made a post about the wedding- NoFix: "???!!! That two-timing heel!" luka: is it that witch? im not suprised. NoFix: "It is Yohei! Yohei Yohei Yoheiyoheiyoheiyoheiyohei--" *HEAD EXPLODES* luka: O-O;;;;;;;; dammit, someone get an intern to mop this up. NoFix: (banging fist against the floor as his tiny head regenerates, speaking in a high-pitched whine) "Yohei cheated on me! I'm going to kill that bitch!" luka: then what was the fling with the witch then, huh? NoFix: (head slowly growing to regular size, his voice changing) "Yohei was long before Kinuta! And I got into his mind! Real mind fuck on him! And that was awesome! He was the one I got back! And I'm gonna get him back again!" luka: riiight.....*sweatdrop* NoFix: "Who's up for crashing a wedding?!" luka: DO NOT! NoFix: "Doing it!" (smashes fist along the floor) luka:..... -_-; NoFix: "Damn it! I never get to go to weddings!" mimeca:....*pap pap* NoFix: "Ugh...Thanks, Mimeca. So, you bring a deck of cards to pass the time?" mimeca: *pulls out a deck* ^^ NoFix: "Awwww, you know me so well..." mimeca: *thumbs up* ........ ! *changes into yohei in a schoolgirl uniform* NoFix: (whistles) "If this was only strip poker..." -elsewhere- Patty: "Cookie Cat!" stocking: he left his family behind...how sad. Patty: "Cookie Caaaaat!!!" Kid: "...I prefer Lion Lickers." liz: ^^; Patty: (frowns, points at Kid) "BLASPHEMER!" -later on the day of the party- Patty: (in cat ears and a cat dress) "Howdy!" tamaki: woah! your house is huge! stocking: that it is. Kid: "It's bigger on the inside." (he has cat whiskers painted onto his face and is in a cat tuxedo) stocking: it's cute though~ Kid: (blushes, smiles) "Not as cute as you..." tamaki: *rolls her eyes* Patty: (pulls Tamaki inside) "Come on! We got dancing, charity games funding the animal shelter, food, a petting zoo with lions and tigers--" liz: what?! Patty: "...What? You don't like charity games?" *LOUD ROARS HEARD* -after that little incident, and kim delivered the punishment paps- kim: you're seriously gonna get me in trouble! Patty: T_T "What's the point of having a friend working at a zoo if you can't trick her and bring ferocious dangerous carnivores into your house?" kim: -_-; and _you_ shishido, i'm disappointed yet not surprised. Shishido: *GROWL* -the party resumes as normal- Kid: (dancing with Stocking) stocking: hehe~ tamaki: this is nice. kirika: i guess. *playing with mocha* Patty: (hands drinks out to Kirika and Tamaki) soul:....it's only a matter of time.... Patty: (drinks goes from Patty's hand to Tamaki's) tamaki: thanks. Patty: "No problem!" tamaki: *she takes a sip* mm. tasty. Patty: "Thanks! Fresh made punch! Real fruit, real sugar, no corn syrup." tamaki: at least i didnt set it on fire this time... Patty: "Oooooh...Better not let you near alcohol. Oh, and the fact that you're underage anyway." tamaki: *opens her mouth to say something, then stops.* Patty: "Want to play a game?" tamaki: sure. -later- Kid: (sitting) "Woo! My feet are sore." soul: seems mostly everyone went home now... Patty: (sweeping up some cat-decorated confetti) "I'd say it was a success!" blair: i'll attest to that, nya~! Patty: "Hee hee! How was it for you, Kirika?" kirika: pretty fun. mocha: meeeewww.... blair: you could say that again... Patty: "Can you translate what else Mocha says, Blair?" blair: she's pretty tired from how much fun she had. Patty: "Awwwww...Better let this sleepy kitten get some rest~" -later, after everyone else heads home- Patty: (asleep on couch) "Zzzz..." stocking: it was fun...you tired kiddo~? Kid: "Well, I'm definitely ready to go to bed..." -the next morning- Kid: "Hmmm~" stocking: *purrs* Kid: "You cute kitty cat..." (kisses her cheek) stocking: do we have school today? Kid: (shakes his head) "Nope." stocking: up for round 2~? Kid: "Yes..." stocking: come get me~ Kid: (small roar as he takes one of her hands and puts his other one behind her, drawing her in for a kiss on the lips) stocking: mmmn~ Kid: (passes his hands up her sides as his tongue slips past her lips, his hardness already felt along her thigh) -elsewhere- Shotaro: "So, does this mean Yohei and Chie are going to look like that when they get older?" (staring at Yohei and Chie's parents) mana: *shrugs* probably... Shotaro: "Hmmm..." (whispers to Mana) "They haven't told them about the you-know-what, right?" mana: *covers his mouth* let them handle it. Shotaro: (small annoyed grunt) >_< -elsewhere- Assi: (filling up ice cube machine at the hotel) mono: *in the reading area, listening to music* Assi: (tenses) "O-Oh! Um...Hi?" mono: *looks up and looks back down at her music player* Assi: "..." ("I TALKED TO A GIRL!") (fills up the ice bucket at the ice machine) mono: ...... *she goes outside* Assi: (finishes filling up the bucket, starts to go back to his room) -later- Assi: (reading through more books) "Man...I don't get it. There are cases of Dokeshi coming back to life, but nothing like this..." (looks at Zuno) "You're body isn't deteriorating, and I keep having to trim your nose hairs because they won't stop growing..." -elsewhere- mono: *hiding in the bushes* Tuhl: "How many freaking diapers does that tiny creature need?" mono: ?? *peeeeeak* mana: you'd be surprised.... Tuhl: (carries two bags of groceries) "Sigh...Gonna have to make room for the next one...I guess I'm finishing up another addition to the house." mana: yuuuuup. Tuhl: "Super...Maybe Yohei can stop being all lovey-dovey and start building a house-building robot already." mana: haha ^^ Tuhl: "Otherwise, we'd be stuck having to share rooms. And I'm not rooming with Shotaro ever again." mana:...do i want to know? Tuhl: "He kept me up all night asking a thousand questions, snored, left his boxers hanging everywhere..." mono: *in the bushes, cringing* mana: ugh, forget i asked. Tuhl: "If only I could forget that experience...Didn't you and Yohei camp with him once?" mana: yeah, there was an incident with an oni too... Tuhl: "For real?" mana: *nods* it was actually a day before we met you. Tuhl: "Jeez...What the heck were you guys doing before I came along to give you some much needed level-headedness?" mana: .......*excalibur face* those two......i'm going to murder them.... Tuhl: "??? Um...Maybe not kill Yohei until he gets married?" mana:..... Tuhl: "..." ("She has that look again...Better get her home...") *nervous laughter* "Well, better head home!" ("Maybe Chie and Saki can protect me...") mono:....*quietly follows* Tuhl: "So, Chie figure out her bridesmaids' outfits?" mana: she's going with a lavender theme....though that seems to fit saki rather well... Tuhl: "Yeah, I guess...So, they got outfits, music...Ring boy and flower girl?" mana: well..... .//////.;;;; take 3 guesses.... Tuhl: "...You and Shotaro?" mana: you could say that..... Tuhl: "Hmmm..." (puts hand along top of her head, angles it against him) "I know you're still shorter than me, but you're kinda too tall to be a 'flower girl.'" mana: _i'm_ not.... Tuhl: "??? So...who's the flower girl?" mana: you for the flower part right. Tuhl: "Oh...Did I do some offensive gender bias thing again?" -elsewhere- Kid: (curled up with Stocking on the couch, reading a book) stocking: *reading with him* Kid: "Ready for the next page?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: (flips, continues reading) -in another room- shiori: zzzzz.... Yumi: (smiles at their child) lord death: peek-a-boo! shiori: !!...hehe ^^ Yumi: "Awwww..." (laughs) "She's so happy." shiori: mama! papa! lord death:......*tiniest squee* Yumi: *small gasp of happiness* "So many words!" lord death: i knoooow! shiori: buck! Yumi: "...'Buck'?" lord death: *holds up a book* story time? Yumi: "Ah..." (pulls up Shiori and sits on the couch in the bedroom with Death) -elsewhere- Judge: "..." (reviewing reports about the Witch Killer) "The stories align almost perfectly...It looks like Kinuta's information was accurate." kinuta: toooold yoooou~ sephy: what do we do? Judge: (angry twitch at Kinuta) "You provided us information...Where is the Killer, exactly?" kinuta: that's the thing, i dont know...all i know is the DWMA has more information.... Judge: "..." (holds up the remote zapper) "You sure about that?" kinuta: yes. Judge: "..." (lowers the remote) "Very well." (nods to Sephy) "Get our contacts inside the DWMA to suss out where this Killer is hidden." sephy: right.... Judge: "And Kinuta deserves a small reward for the service she performed. Keep the restraints on her arms and neck, but move her to a different cell." guard: right. Judge: "..." (studies Kinuta before turning around to return to studies) sephy:......(thinking: eruka...wherever you are in the human world.....please be safe...) Judge: (reviewing notes and some other reports, including a piece of parchment that has old language) sephy: ......*squiiiint* what is that? Judge: "Not quite sure...We'll need our linguist to review it." -in the cells- *Small crack along the cell wall* kinuta:....*peeeeak* *Crack grows a bit more...* kinuta: ????? *Crack opens to reveal fingers* kinuta:......this better be a glory hole. ???: "It can be if you want it to, babe. But I think you'd rather get out of here." kinuta: wait a second....*she peaks inside* Alone: "Hello!" kinuta: oh hey pooch, long time no see. Alone: "Hee hee...Missed seeing you, toots." kinuta: so what's your little plan of escape? Alone: "...Um...I hadn't thought that far ahead..." kinuta:.....well there's still the glory hole option Alone: "..." (his face leaves the hole, and he is standing) kinuta: *positioning herself* Alone: (his zipper goes down...) kinuta: *licks lips* -ELSEWHERE- eruka:....*shuddering* Free: (puts down his game controller) "You alright?" eruka: yeah, just....had the most uncomfortable feeling.....it's probably nothing... Free: "...Need water?" eruka: yeah... Free: (gets up, goes to kitchen, fills up a glass) "Here you go." eruka: thanks...*drinks* Free: "..." (game still on pause) "Hey, can I ask you something?" eruka: hmm? what is it? Free: "Do you think about those questions that are really hard to answer?" eruka: what do you mean? Free: "I mean...I've been alive a long time, and I think about a lot of questions, and one keeps bothering me..." eruka: oh? Free: "What am I supposed to be doing?" eruka: what do you mean? Free: "I've been alive this long, and aside from stealing Maba's eye--which, is still totally rad and awesome--" eruka: free! Free: o_o; "Er, right...So, what do I do now? I can't remember my own name, so I don't see what the future has ahead of me." eruka: i cant really say....all i wanted was to make things better for witches by attacking humans....but now....i see humans every day....and most of them arent all too terrible....granted there are still some shitty ones, but still...... Free: "Yeah..." (loud sigh) "Man." eruka: i guess we can take things one day at a time... Free: "Yeah...Hey, can I ask something else?" eruka: hmm? Free: "When you shut the door to the fridge, what makes the light turn off?" eruka:.......... -_-;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Eruka: "Like, is it elves? It's elves, right?" -elsewhere- Akitaru: (brewing tea) maki: anyone know what time it is? Akitaru: (checks his watch) "A little after 2." maki: ah. tamaki: *sitting in front of the fan* ahhhhhh...... Takehisa: (struggling to focus on reading) shinra: *he's outside helping with the garden* Iris: (reaches for another sprout to plant) "Thank you for your help!" shinra: have to keep busy somehow, right? Iris: "That's certainly one reason for gardening...and a few others." shinra: *blush* um...yeah....like food! saves money on groceries..hahahaha...haaa..haaaaa..... *nervous smile* Iris: "Yes! And...well, it made me feel closer to my sisters before...the accident." (smiles gently as she waters a sprout) shinra:...... Iris: "When I tend to the garden, it reminds me of the good times, and has me look forward to the future when these plants reach their potential." (smiles at Shinra) "That's what I hope for anyone!" -inside- maki: so when's that meeting supposed to be? Akitaru: "It'll be bright and early on Monday...Be in uniform." maki: *she nods* Iris: "Well, I already am, more or less, everyday..." Takehisa: (serious face) "Then be even more formally dressed in a uniform." Iris: o___o "Y-Yes, sir!" shinra:..... >////> (thinking:....sun dress.......) Takehisa: "Tamaki, your uniform?" tamaki: i just got it in the mail today. nozomi: i got one to match. Takehisa: (nods) Akitaru: "..." (hands Tamaki a belt) tamaki: hmm? whats this for? Akitaru: "Well, Shinra told me about your wardrobe malfunctions, so--" tamaki: *sarcastically* thank you for putting so much faith in me, commander... Akitaru: (smiles, happily ignorant, as he slaps her on the back) "No problem!" nozomi: ^^; Iris: "Well, until the meeting, we have the rest of today. Anyone want some snacks?" -elsewhere- Tuhl: "Okay, groceries put away, diaper changed, and--" Shotaro: (walking by with a mallet) Tuhl: (snatches it out of Shotaro's hand) "Stopped Shotaro from doing something stupid. My errands are done." saki: ^^; Shotaro: "I was just going to get to work on the new room for Chie and Yohei's new b--" mana: !!!! *smooch* Shotaro: o\\\\\\\\o mana: ....... .//////////////. Tuhl: "...What the H?" Shotaro: "..." (calmly walks to the window, opens it, and jumps out) mana: >///////< Tuhl: "...Saki? I think we're looking at another wedding coming up." Shotaro: (turns on garden hose, spraying his face) "..." mana: OH SHUSH YOU! Tuhl: (smirk) Tuhl: "You gonna need a pre-nup, buddy?" mana: *fuming* *RAPID FIRE SLAPS* Tuhl: "Ow, ow, ow, ow, worth it, ow, ouch, ouch, ouch..." saki: ^^; Shotaro: (still in the backyard with the hose) "I think I got most of the cooties off..." Yohei: (watching, as he was working on sprinkler system) Yohei: "...You know, the only way to get rid of cooties is to burn your clothes..." Shotaro: "I'M ON IT!" chie: yohei! *facepalms* -////- i'm marrying such a dork. a cute dork, but still a dork. Shotaro: (already down to his bone-covered boxers) "Yohei, can I borrow your lighter? And some pants?" -elsewhere- Kid: (finishing dinner) stocking: looks good. Kid: (smiles) "I hope so...The raspberry vinaigrette was a challenge." -elsewhere- NoFix: (down to his underwear) >_<; "I hate strip poker..." mimeca: ^^ *giggling motion* NoFix: "Hmph..." (puts down the cards) "This sucks. I'm cold now." mimeca: *scratches head and shrugs* NoFix: "...I miss my fuck buddy. Stupid stretchy ragman..." mimeca:....!!! *changes into kinuta* NoFix: "...I appreciate the gesture, but it's not the same, seeing as, you know, you're you." mimeca: *pouts* NoFix: "Don't look at me like that! You're, like, four years old or something!" mimeca: T-T NoFix: (grabs his clothes and gets dressed) "How long they going to keep me in this jail cell, anyway? I haven't gotten one milkshake..." -elsewhere- Wes: "Hmmm...Which one?" soul: i'd go with the black suit, since the groom will be wearing a white one. Wes: "Ah, okay! How about the tie? Black as well?" soul: ...if you want. Wes: "What? You think something more colorful?" (holds up a gaudy psychedelic tie) "Like the Jerry Garcia?" soul: *coughs* Wes: "...Too much?" soul: yyyuuuuup. Wes: "Darn...I'll try the dark purple, then." soul: good call. Wes: "How about you? What're you going to wear?" soul: something similar. Wes: "Heh, twins..." soul: yeah..... Wes: "Well, that's enough with music practice and outfit selection...Time for dinner?" -elsewhere- Yohei: (serves dinner to family...and Shotaro has new clothes on) mama nanami: it looks wonderful. Yohei: "Mana is a great chef, Mom. It also helps to have robots around here." mama nanami: hehe, our little genius *ruffles his hair* Yohei: -\\\\- (smiling) mama nanami: i hope your kids can be as smart as you one day.... ((or even soul)) mama kagehime: that wont be for a while though... chie:...yeah...hahaha...ha.... Yohei: "..." Shotaro: (opens his mouth to say something--sees Mana--then blushes and shuts up) mana: TnT mono: *in the bushes* Tuhl: *twitch* "Hmm?" mana: something wrong? Tuhl: "Just got a vibe from the things around here..." Yohei: "..." (looks at Security System Button) mono: *trying to stay out of view of the camera* (thinking: knowing him, he build a securiy system here...damn that yohei!) Yohei: (sees nothing on monitors...) mono:...... Yohei: (turns on infrared sensors, which if tripped will alert him) mono: O-O;;;;;; *sweats* Yohei: (narrows the grid of sensors so that the space between them lessens...) mono: *trembling* *Laser sensors keep getting narrow and narrower...* mono: o-o;;;;;; *tries to narrow herself....and fails miserably* *Sensors hit her, triggering an alarm--and multiple firearms pop out of the lawn, aimed at her* mono: !!!! *SCREAMS* Yohei: "?! Tuhl, Mana, Shotaro, to the front lawn! Everyone, get into the safe room!" mana: right! chie: on it. Shotaro: "NO KISSING! ... I mean, okay!" -after everyone is downstairs- Tuhl: "..." (eyeroll, storms into the front lawn and finds--) "Hey...Aren't you that girl who was following me and Mana earlier today?" mono: !!!!! n-no!! Tuhl: "Yeah, you are. The sidewalk kept screaming at me, 'Some asymmetrical girl is following you. Beware.'" Yohei: "...Aw, crap." mono: s-shut up! ...... *glares at yohei* YOU! Yohei: "...You're surrounded, kid. Stand down." mono: .........*holding her knife up, trembling* Yohei: (aims at Mono) "Don't make me do this, Kid." mono: i...i'm not a kid! i'm going to kill every last dokeshi! i-i have to! -even though she's acting tough, one could tell she's scared for her life- Yohei: (shakes his head) "No, you don't. You have another path, Mono." mono: why should i? after _he_ killed my parents?! i dont have anywhere else to go! Yohei: "And one monster is not enough to write off an entire group! You know better than that!" mono: how the hell could you know that?! they're getting into your head yohei! Yohei: "...When was the last time you felt really alive?" mono: ??? chie: whats going-....!!! mono:.!!!! you! Yohei: "!!! Chie, stand back!" mono: *grips the knife, but doesnt move* d-dont move you! i-i'll kill you...i-i-i mean it! Yohei: "..." (holsters his gun) Tuhl: "Yohei...!" Yohei: (approaches Mono) mono: !!!! *winces* Yohei: (gets closer) mono: s-stay away from me! chie:..........well? mono:...w-well what? chie:...if you want to kill me so badly, then do it already... Yohei: "??!!" mono: w-what?! chie: come on...i'm not going to stop you.... mono: ...........i-i cant! theres too many people around! chie:.....is that right? Yohei: "...Why would that stop you? Because you think we'll intervene?" mono: ...... chie: i want to ask you something miss....how many dokeshi have you killed on your own? mono:................*silent* stop it.... Yohei: "Mono..._You_ need to stop." mono: .......... chie:....you never did kill anyone, did you....is it because you're afraid? *she seems to show some concern for her* mono:........*she's trembling* Yohei: (looks to Chie to see what to do next) chie:....*smiles* i dont think you're that bad a person, mono....killing someone....that is pretty scary.... mono:....*whimpering* Yohei: "..." (looking to Chie with some sadness) mono: i dont...._want_ to kill dokeshi........i just....want to kill the one who took my parents from me.... Yohei: "Mono...You know what happens when you let that darkness take over your soul..." mono: ................*whimpering* mana:.........*she looks at showtaro* ..... Shotaro: (looks sadly at Mono) "Kep--" (stops himself) mono: ...w-what are _you_ looking at?! *tearing up* mana: *has confiscated mono's knife* Shotaro: "...I'm sorry..." mono: w-what are you- Shotaro: (shuddering) "I'm sorry that monster hurt you..." mono: ............... Yohei: "...Chie? Tuhl? Can you bring out some chairs and drinks?" chie:....*she nods* Yohei: "Mono...I'm sorry." -elsewhere- Kid: (whistling) stocking: *surprise hug from behind* ha! Kid: "!!!!" o\\\\o "Hi!" stocking: hehe~ Kid: (kisses her cheek) "How are you?" stocking: good. and you? Kid: "Was finishing laundry and folding. So, productive, I guess." stocking: ah. *she nods* Kid: (folding his shirt) "Any plans this evening? Perhaps take in a movie?" stocking: sounds great. Kid: "Could go out for one, or stay in for one..." stocking: looks like rain tonight so.... Kid: "Stay in then...Have some popcorn and treats in the den, with the big-screen TV?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: (smiles) "It's a date." (small kiss on her lips) stocking: hehe~ Kid: (finishes folding his laundry and smiles at her) -elsewhere- Akitaru: (doing pushups) shinra: *watching tv and flipping through channels* Iris: (writing notes) "Hmm...So, another rainy night approaching..." shinra: looks like it... Iris: "..." (shakes a bit) shinra: you ok? Iris: "Just worried...Rain can be harsh on the new plants." shinra: ...... nozomi: *bringing in some drinks for everyone* Akitaru: "Woo!" (finishes pushups, takes a drink) "Thanks!" tamaki: *playing games on her phone* Takehisa: (finishing paperwork...and adding paragraphs to his novel) Iris: (takes tea from Nozomi, smiles) "Thank you!" maki: so what do you guys want to do on sunday? Iris: "Hmm...Monday is the big meeting...We could visit the park..." maki: how about we check the zoo out? Iris: "Oh! That would be fun!" shinra: sounds awesome! Akitaru: "That would be great!" ("And no Hibana calling me a gorilla...") -elsewhere- Ponera: (smiling) neian: *playing with a stuffed toy* Ponera: ("So freaking cute!") *SQUEE* neian: muu? *she looks up at medusa* Medusa: "..." (smiles lightly) "Something you want, child?" neian: mumu! ^o^ Medusa: -\\\- (picks up Neian) "I'm here..." neian: ^^ Medusa: (hugs her, kisses her forehead) -elsewhere- Patty: (listening to Wes and Soul's practice) liz: *also listening* Wes: (really getting into the performance) soul: *putting his all into it* Wes: (sweating, quickening to match the music) -elsewhere- Kid: "Comfortable?" stocking: *purring and resting herself in his lap* mmhmmmm.... Kid: (smiles at her as he takes the remote and starts the film, then kisses her neck) stocking: ahh~ Kid: (leans his head against her neck) "This is nice..." stocking: it sure is..... ^////^ Kid: "Oh?" (holds her as the film begins) stocking:.....hey...could you spell 'you'? Kid: "??? Um...'Y' 'O' 'U'?" stocking: .... ?? you forgot the 'D'. Kid: "...But there's no 'D' in 'you'..." stocking: but there will be later~ *smirks at kid* Kid: "... !!!" o\\\\o "...I would like that..." stocking: after the movie? Kid: "...I'll have to manage, but I think so..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (small smirk, as he whispers) "We'll have to see whether you can focus on this film..." (kisses behind her ear) -elsewhere- chie:....how is she? Yohei: "Shaken. I think some sleep will help." mana: is keeping her here really a good idea? Yohei: "No. I don't know who else would keep an eye on her." chie: and sending her back to dokeshi hunt is out of the question... Yohei: "With the security protocols, it's likely she won't get out or hurt any of us. Just fixed up GET and WASHU for more programming." Tuhl: "...I can watch her door on the first shift." mana: i call second.. Shotaro: "..." chie: how do we explain this to our parents? mana: old collage buddy's relative? Yohei: "Seems best. Just have to make sure Mono agrees to it." mono:........... Shotaro: (staring at Mono's door) mana:....do you think she'll be alright? Yohei: "I don't know...It took me a long time to shake the Hunt off of me." mana: maybe we could help her? for her own mental health? she looks like she has a few issues... Yohei: (nods) "Know a therapist?" mana:....*shrug* mono:.........if you're gonna keep me hostage, can i at least get my stuff from the hotel? Yohei: "You're not a hostage. And we'll bring it over." mono:........... *she slips the address under the door* mana: say, isnt this the hotel the wedding's going to be at? Yohei: "...Yeah..." mono: well whoop-de-fucking-do for you... Tuhl: -_-; "I know someone who kind of takes on that role at the Academy. Maybe that will improve her attitude." mono: i didnt ask your opinion, greeny! Tuhl: (twitch) "Say that to my face, shrimp..." mono: i'm not that small! D : < Shotaro: "You're short. Like, Mana-short." mana: hey! i should be getting a bit taller, i've been drinking milk! chie: *chuckles* you dorks.... Shotaro: "Hee hee..." Tuhl: (smirks at Mana) "Maybe you should be drinking more." mana: oh hush you! >n< Yohei: (small smile) -elsewhere- Akitaru: (staring at his cell phone) shinra: ....... Akitaru: "Oh, Shinra! What's up?" shinra: you waiting for a call? Akitaru: "Not really...Just thinking about something from a few weeks ago..." shinra: and that is? Akitaru: "I had a good conversation with that Marie lady at the Academy." shinra: oh... Akitaru: "Yeah..." shinra:....*looking around* Akitaru: "Something on your mind?" shinra: n-nothing..... Akitaru: "...You're worried about something, aren't you?" shinra:.......this seems kind of weird to ask but...nevermind. Akitaru: "Nah, go ahead. What did you want to ask?" shinra:....do you think arthur is ok? Akitaru: "...I don't know. But given the kind of guy he has, I have to have faith that he is." shinra:...... Akitaru: "I keep looking through all missing person reports, all crime reports, all hospital reports. Nothing." shinra:...... tamaki: *listening*............... shinra: maybe bring it up during the meeting on monday? Akitaru: (pats Shinra on the shoulder) "Until we come up with a new lead, we have to wait and see." Akitaru: "And yes, we can bring it up at the meeting." shinra: ..... Akitaru: "Hang in there, Shinra...You too, Tamaki." tamaki: !!! excuse me! Akitaru: "???" -morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning kiddo~ Kid: (smiles) "Morning, Stocking." (kisses her cheek) stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Sleep okay?" -elsewhere- mono: that should be everything.... Tuhl: "Okay. Mana, help me carry this." mana: *she nods* mono:..... ???: "Oh! Mana!" mana: eh? mono: ?? Assi: "Hi!" mono: oh great, its _you_.... Tuhl: "..." (whispers to Mana) "Do we know him?" mana: hey....ashy, right? Assi: "Um...'Assi.' How's it going?" mana: helping this girl move into our house...there's surprisingly plenty of room... mono: oh shush you! Assi: "Oh! I didn't realize you knew each other." (smiles at Mono) "I worked with Mana and Tuhl before..." mono: oh really now? Assi: "Yeah! Really stuck it to those Fear Factory jerks!" mono: fear factory? Tuhl: (imitating neck cutting to signal Assi to be quiet) Assi: "!!!" o\\\\o "Um...You know, when they had a bad recall on some toys that didn't work! Ha ha ha!" mono: riiiiiiight...... T_T; Tuhl: "Well, Aussie, maybe you can help us with moving the last of Shorty's stuff to the car." mono: Xp Assi: "S-Sure!" (tries to grab a box from Mono) mono: dont go peeking in there, perv! Assi: "I-I would never!" mono: >///n///< Tuhl: (brings down the boxes alongside the others) "Glad to be done with this already..." mono: what about you, glasses weirdo? Assi: "About me what?" mana: you stayin here? Assi: "Um...Well, yeah? Where else would I go?" mana:.....do you like mono at all? mono: WHAT?! Assi: o\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\o mono: WHAT THE HELL BLONDIE?! mana: *innocent whistling* Assi: "Um, this conversation is making me feel uncomfortable, so maybe I should head back to my room..." -later- Yohei: "All set?" mana: yep. Tuhl: "Saw Assie over there." chie: who? mana: i kicked him out of a hospital window once i think? Yohei: "Ah, Assi." chie: ????? Tuhl: "Evidently he's dating Mono." mono: I AM NOT DATING THAT NERD! SHUT UP GREENY! Tuhl: "Evidence disproves her assertion. Ashy was totally checking her out." mono: O//////O i'm going to punch him! Tuhl: "Heh heh..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Is it just me, or are new comic books just not as good as old ones?" sayaka: i dunno...though it seems hero comics are picking back up in popularity these days. Black Star: "Now that everyone and their parent wears a cape and has a superhero name, I guess that makes sense...OH MY GOD I NEED A SUPERHERO NAME!" sayaka: hmmm..... KuroHoshi! *shiny eyes* tsubaki: ^-^;;; Black Star: "Awesome! It sounds just Japanese enough! And you shall be Captain Sailor Moon!" sayaka: hmmm...i was thinking something like 'The Cerulean Crusader!' soul: -_-; you guys are such nerds. kilik: ah, let them have their fun. Black Star: "No time for that, my young ward! It is time for us to fight evil, for we are KuroHoshi and his sidekick Sharkboy!" -elsewhere- Patty: "And that is why giraffes are not to be trusted, Julie." julie: o-o; Yumi: (small chop) "Do not scare her, Patty." julie: i dont want to be eaten! Yumi: (smiles at Julie--as she tugs on Patty's ear) "Don't worry--giraffes don't eat humans! And they are too far away from here to ever hurt you." riley: unless you cound the zoo- -chop- heather: riley! Yumi: (glares at Patty) Patty: "I'm simply telling the truth the rest of you are not prepared to hear!" roxanne: --; so, what now? Yumi: "Patty will be sitting in the corner. And perhaps Julie should actually see animals at the zoo to alleviate her fears." julie: r-really? heather: sounds good. besides julie, giraffes only eat plant-life, so i dont think eating you is an option. Patty: "Tch. Just make sure not to wear any clothing that makes you look like a plant---OW! YUMI, MY EAR!" -elsewhere- Shinoda: "Call Lin, now." grunt: right. *dialing her up* Shinoda: "Come in, Lin." grunt:....*hangs up* lin: yes? Shinoda: "Lin? Are you there?" lin: yes, i just arrived to our destination. Shinoda: "How is your 'partner' doing?" lin: antsy...to put it lightly. *looks at her fake ID* Shinoda: "Relax. You got this." lin: i know, i know. Akua: -_-; "Some relaxation. This is just a joke..." lin: dont complain, its just a simple transfer, that's all~ Akua: *Yawn* "I just want a nap..." lin: *pouts and pulls their hood down in front of them* Akua: "Hey!" Shinoda: "Fu fu fu..." lin: well, the taxi's coming up, got to go now, love you daddy. *hangs up* *gags* i never want to say that again...ever. Akua: "Zzzzz..." *still standing, snoring* -elsewhere- Akitaru: (staring at a gorilla) "...I don't look like that." shinra: *looking at the cheeta* so cool! Iris: (giggles) "Yeah! The cubs look adorable, too." shinra: yeah... ???: come on chrona, the best way to tackle your fears is to face them head on! Crona: "D-Does it have to be now?!" kim: it's as good a time as any! Crona: "O-Okay...What do I do?" kim: just say hi to him. Crona: "Wh-What do I call him?" kim: hmm, just all him 'mr director', i guess. Crona: "Um...H-Hi, Mr. Director?" Shiina: "...Why is your hair like that?" Crona: "Wh-What?" Shiina: "Hey, can I borrow that dress?" Crona: o__o; "HE'S SCARING ME, KIM!" Shiina: "KIM! THEY'RE SCARING _ME_!!!" kim: um....hana mind giving me a hand here? owo;;; Shiina: "Hana! Why are they so creepy?" Crona: (crying behind Kim) "Rabbit...Kill...No...Don't..." kim: easy chrona, just breathe... *back pats* Crona: (nods) "O-Okay...I'm sorry..." Shiina: "Maybe I need to kick their ass or something!" hana: mr director! D : < mami: ah! chrona! there you are! Crona: "MAMI! HELP ME!" Shiina: "Just let me at them, Hana! Defeat means friendship! I've read enough manga to know I just need to kick this lanky bastard's ass!" -after that fiasco- Shiina: (bandaged) "Jeez, Crona...You're girlfriend packs a punch..." Crona: o\\\\\\\o mami: *sigh* kim, i do appreciate the thought of helping chrona, but maybe this wasnt the way to do it. kim: 7.7;;; Crona: "Th-The rabbit person isn't too scary...just weird." Shiina: "Am not!" hana: h-hey come on, lets get along now, ok? Shiina: "Grrr...Fine. I'm sorry. There, happy?!" Crona: "I-I'm never really happy..." Shiina: (fire breath) "WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!" Crona: "EEeeeek!" mami: *rifle at shiina's face* ^^ what did we just get done discussing~? Shiina: o_o; "Big guns you have, ma'am..." mami: chrona are you ok? Crona: (nods vigorously) "Just...a lot of regrets." mami:....do you want to go home now? Crona: "...I didn't get to see the monkeys..." mami: *smile* well lets go do that then. *smiles* Crona: (small smile) "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Kid: (studying sculpture) "Hmm...Looks like fingerprints. Best clean it..." kirika: ................ Kid: "Did you touch this, Kirika?" kirika: hmm? ........ *she seems a bit off today* Kid: "??? Is something wrong?" kirika: .........just thinking... Kid: "What about?" kirika: ......past demons. stocking: well thats vague as sh*t. Kid: "...Oh...Um...What to discuss?" kirika: it's got nothing to do with you, so who gives a f*ck? Kid: (glares slightly at Stocking: "J-Just keep calm...") "Um...Kirika? You are family, so that is one reason why it concerns us." stocking:.......*frowns and looks away* kirika: it's fine, really.... \you've upset her........you worthless scum\ Kid: *sighs* "Are you sure, Kirika?" ("I'll have to talk with Stocking...") kirika:......*gets down from the window-sill and exits* stocking:........sorry........i just- Kid: "It's fine. I'm sorry. I guess everyone is a little on edge..." stocking:.......should i talk to her? Kid: "..." (nods) -elsewhere- Meme: (holds up swimsuit) "Ready for going to the pool next week?" mio: i guess..... .////. need some new swimwear though.... the one i have now is getting old.... Meme: "How about we go tomorrow? Tsugumi, you need a swimsuit?" tsugumi: i got one the other week. ao: so did i. *holds up a one piece with a star pattern* Anya: "Stars...Hmph. Of course..." mio: if it fits, it fits i guess. *shrug* Meme: "I can't wait for the pool. It wasn't too long ago Tsugumi, Anya, and I used to clean it up." ao: is that so? tsugumi: mmhmm, we cleaned it with kim and jackie. it feels like it was just yesterday. Anya: "Such commoners' labor was quite instructional!" -in the hall- ef: *she has her swimwear purchased* Kana: (thumbs up) *she is holding an inner tube and floaties* ef: maybe we could invite tamaki with us? Kana: "..." (smiles) "I would like that." -elsewhere- Harvar: "..." ox: *watching tv* soooooo.....you wanna do anything? Harvar: "I don't know...Prank calls?" ox: sure why not? Harvar: (hands phone to him) "You pick the number, I'll talk." ox: *hits the random dial* Harvar: (takes the phone from Ox) "..." kilik: yeah? Harvar: "Is Mister Wall there?" kilik: who? Harvar: "Or is Mrs. Wall there?" kilik:....there is a miss wall, his daughter. here. sayaka: *falsetto* m'yello? this is miss wall, mr walls daughter speaking, how may i help you? Harvar: "...Goddamn it, you ruined my joke." sayaka: actually, i'm looking for someone, my friend hugh, last name jass? Harvar: " 'Hugh Jass'?" sayaka+kilik: *laughing* Harvar: "...!!! Oh, screw you!" sayaka: OH SHIT YOU JUST GOT PRANK JACKED! -she and kilik high-five each other- Harvar: (angry face--as his hand zaps the phone) sayaka: KZRRRTHDSLVHBKJLCJN *KO'D*.......ow........ kilik: O_O.... HOW?! Harvar: (looks at the phone...which is now charred) "Um..." ox: harvar! D : > Harvar: "..." (hands back the phone) "I hope you backed up your phone first..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Hmmm..." (looking through book) kim: i'm hooooome! Jacqueline: "Welcome." (closes the book, stands) "I have dinner finished, just need to put it on the plate." kim: neat. work was same as usual. Jacqueline: "Hmm. Making friends?" -in an apartment- lin: there you go, mr ragey, you can sit riiiight here~ Akua: "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" lin: what, like _you_ havent kept a dead body around.....you think he'd be more at home in your little shrine? Akua: "...What?" lin: in your room, you have that shrine looking thing with the 3 eye markings. it reminds me of emine. *siiiigh~* emine~ U/////U Akua: "...Family heirloom. *Yawn* Just something I keep for sentimental value..." lin:....suuure.....need anything? Akua: "Sleep...Wake me in an hour..." (lies on couch) -elsewhere- kirika: i'm hoooome! Patty: (waves happily) "How are you?" kirika: trained it out, so i'm good. oi kid, you make up with your girlfriend? Kid: "...Um..." stocking: if i see that little grape-headed bastard again, i'm going to bury him alive... Kid: "It's okay, Stocking. I have made sure to have someone give him a lesson he won't forget..." stocking: i hope so..... Patty: "Hey, Kirika? You ever want to spar, I'm here..." kirika:....thanks for the offer. Patty: "Hee hee!" Kid: (pats Stocking's hand) stocking:....*smiles* Kid: *smiles back* -in another house- Shotaro: *sniff* "Smell something?" mana: like what? Shotaro: "Like something really gross, like someone who was working all day and didn't shower?" mana:...*cringe* Yohei: (calling from downstairs) "Hang on, I'll find out what that smell--" (comes upstairs, spots Shotaro) "...Mana? Get him in the shower." mana: on it. mono:..... Shotaro: "Ooooooh...I was wondering what I forgot to do..." Yohei: (spots Mono) "...Hey." mono: got any christmas lights laying around? Yohei: "...Yeah, in the attic. Why?" mono: i'm decorating my room Yohei: "...Come with me, I'll show you where they are." -and so- Yohei: (hands her another string of lights) mono:......*she takes the lights* ......... hmph! >n< Yohei: "You're welcome." chie: she's really....something else.... ^^; Yohei: "Give her time..." chie: *she nods and hugs him* Yohei: (puts an arm around her, kisses her forehead) chie: hehe~ Yohei: (smiles, pats her back before pulling back and looking at her) "How are your parents doing with all of this?" chie: at least mom isnt brandishing the katana this time, haha. Yohei: o_o; "Yeah..." mama kagehime: *giving a judgmental stare to mono* Yohei: "..." Shotaro: (shouting) "I'm done in the shower!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "Doesn't make sense..." gabriella: what doesn’t? Hibana: (taps the diagram of the Colossus) "All those cores. That was not something coming out of our lab. Even the work we did with Shaula never produced this much firepower." gabriella: maybe she was holding out on us? Hibana: "Perhaps...Yet she seemed far less...capable of something this intricate." gabriella: hmmm..... any updates on tomorrow meeting? Hibana: "Still scheduled, although I can't make sense of half these notes. It's like they're written in another language." gabriella: *peeeek* Hibana: (shows the papers as Gabriella reads over her shoulder) " 'Pursuant to the recommendations of the first party as relevant to the permutations of hierarchal structures within the Brigades, including but not limited to--' GAAAAH! It's like a lawyer vomited on the paper!" gabriella: hmmmm Hibana: "I really hate when the Brigades want to re-organize...This is probably punishment against me to take away power from our branch and give it to another one." gabriella: should i send a formal complaint? Hibana: "Not until after the meeting...I'll just have to stay calm before the meeting, but man, I am stressing hard about this. It's going to take a lot of patience on my part not to rip someone in two..." gabriella: perhaps yoga would help? it would alleviate some of the stress... (thinking: plus those yoga pants....) -////- Hibana: (stretches in seat) "Yeah, it's been awhile since I did that...Sure, that sounds good. Then maybe a bath." gabriella: excellent plan, princess. Hibana: "Lay out the mats, I'll get the music and outfits." -elsewhere- Takehisa: (tapping his finger while trying to figure out the next sentence to type) maki: whatcha doing? Takehisa: "Oh! Um...writing...work document...things." maki: riiiight. Takehisa: -\\\\\\- "...What are you doing?" maki: not much. -elsewhere- Kid: (lounging in bathtub) stocking: *washing his hair* Kid: "Your fingers are so good~" stocking: hehe~ Kid: "...You're so kind to me..." stocking: of course i am. *she smooches his cheek* i love you, you know? Kid: (nods) "I do...and I love you, too." stocking: *she hugs him from behind* Kid: (smiles, accepts the hug) "Any plans after this?" stocking: could i get a turn~? Kid: (smiles) "Of course." -later- stocking: ah~ that feels nice... Kid: (shampooing her hair) "Let me know if it feels comfortable..." stocking: it does.... *closing her eyes* Kid: (smiles...leans to her cheek and kisses lightly) stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "Ready to rinse?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: (holds the shower head over her hair, gently but thoroughly rinsing the shampoo out, his fingers sliding through her hair) stocking: *sighs of contentment* Kid: (smiles) "All rinsed...Stocking..." -later- stocking: all freshened up~! Kid: (smiles) "You get more beautiful each day..." stocking: as do you... Kid: (smiles, his hand moving up her arm to her shoulder) stocking: *hug* hmmhmm~ Kid: (hugs her back, his hand resting on her back...whispers in her ear) "Thank you for helping me get clean." stocking: no problem, and thank you too. Kid: (wraps both arms around her, gently swaying with her) stocking:....if we have kids someday, i hope they're as cute as you... Kid: (smiles) "I hope they are as beautiful as you..." -elsewhere- lin: *snoozing* Akua: *rises up alongside her as she sleeps* lin: zzzzz..... Akua: *leans closer towards Lin's face...while holding her hand closer to her head* lin: zzzzz... Akua: *chanting quietly...* "He must be fed..." lin: *her eyes open slightly* mmngph? *No one is there* lin:.......(thinking: i could have sworn i heard something.....) Akua: (is underneath her bed) lin: *looks around* Akua: (under the bed, pricks her own finger, drawing blood) lin:.....zzzz....... Akua: *draws a symbol under Lin's bed...smirks* "Pleasant dreams..." lin: mmmn.....*trembling* Akua: (slides out from under the bed...and along the floor, out the door back to her room) -elsewhere- Iris: *yawn* nozomi: miss iris? how are you holding up? Iris: "Hmm? Oh, I'm fine, just tired. Thank you." *smiles* "How has your day been?" nozomi: alright for the most part. miss tamaki can be a bit agressive at times, but i'm sure she's really nice deep down. Iris: *nods* "She is making significant adjustments in her life..." nozomi: i see. i dont know much about her mishaps, but i dont think they've been happening as often...other than her snow cone catching fire today... Iris: "You know, I keep looking for plants that may be fireproof...The search has not been going well." nozomi: hmm, perhaps plants that have water or ice element? though ice might melt in this general climate Iris: (nods) "We only just added A/C to the building, whereas trying to create an ice house for plants would be more cumbersome..." nozomi: *she nods* my father would keep frost flowers in the fridge to keep things cold and to save on electricity. Iris: "That could be one option! Just have to find room in the freezer." -elsewhere- Anya: "Okay, bento boxes are finished..." tsugumi: these are going to be great tomorrow. Meme: "Yummy!" Anya: (proud, nods) "Indeed." -elsewhere- Kid: (curled up in bed, yawning) stocking: zzzzzzz........... Kid: (murmuring in his sleep) Kid: "N-No..." stocking: hmmn? Kid: (talking in his sleep) "S-Stop...I said no..." stocking: kid? Kid: "No!" (sits up, screaming) stocking: kid?! what's wrong?! Kid: (panting) "I remembered when...when she had her hands on me..." stocking:....*she hugs him* it's ok.....she's not here anymore....i am.. Kid: (crying a bit, but nodding) "I-I know...I'm sorry..." stocking:...*she rubs his back* i have nightmares too...........about him......... Kid: (nods) "I'm sorry...May I ask what you do when you have those nightmares? How do you...keep going?" stocking: i just remember the ones i love the most...*she holds his hand* Kid: "..." (light squeeze on her hand) "Thank you..." -morning- Kid: *breathing a bit more calmly, smiles at Stocking* stocking: *streeeetch* morning kiddo.... Kid: "Morning, Love..." (small kitten hug) -elsewhere- Akitaru: (checking voicemails and emails...) "Nothing..." *yawn* shinra: zzzzz..... Takehisa: (already making coffee, doing mental checklist for everyone's tasks today) -after the morning routine is finished.- Akitaru: (changed into his uniform) "This meeting...Shinra, Tamaki, you ready?" shinra: yeah, tamaki? tamaki: i'm not looking forward to this at all. nozomi: i'm ready too, commander. Akitaru: (salutes Nozomi) "Great to hear! Let's head out!" -and so- shinra: wow...that's a pretty big building. nozomi: the thermal generator, Amaterasu. shinra: isnt that the wolf from okami? Akitaru: "Nah, no wolves inside." Hibana: (approaches from behind, taps Shinra on the shoulder) shinra: yipe! oh, hey hibana. gabriella: we should head on in now. shinra: *whispers* are we going to get radiation from this thing? Karim: (nods to Shinra) shinra: *nods* fang-hua: *small wave* Burns: (staring intently at Shinra) tamaki: .................................. nozomi: ^^; Honda: "Kotatsu!" (hard pat on Tamaki's back) tamaki: *coughs a little blood* ow...too hard.... x-x. yasunoki: *sweatdrop* shinra: *looking around* shinra: hmm? isnt he that seiya guy? tamaki: yeah, he was at the auction. shinra: think he's with the 7th like fang-hua? tamaki: maybe? nozomi: (thinking: those two...they almost look like siblings like that...) Benimaru: "Why are you two staring at me like that? You got a problem with me?" shinra: *looks away* tamaki: hey! fang-hua: ^^; dont mind them, commander, i'm sure they're as antsy as the rest of us. Hibana: (ﺧ益ﺨ) shinra: ??? Giovanni: "Hibana, who is this specimen you brought with you?" (eyeing Gabriella) gabriella: *sweats* Gabriella Flintly, her secretary, or 'gal friday' as it were...HAHAHAHAHA....ha....haaaa.... shinra: ??? ryuuko: commander... -_-; shinra: hi ryuuko. ryuuko:......kusakabe. Giovanni: (eyes Tamaki) "You wouldn't be Kotatsu, would you?" tamaki: *full alert* hsss! nozomi: miss tamaki, please be nice. ^^; Giovanni: (startled by Tamaki) "Um...Well...I had heard much about you, but not..._that_." (turns to Nozomi) "You're Dr. Harada's daughter, yes?" nozomi:....yes, nozomi harada. *sad smile* Giovanni: (nods) "I knew him. He was a good man." nozomi: he truly was....... tamaki:.......*silent* Hibana: (holding up a cross at Giovanni) Giovanni: -_-; "Oh, _now_ you're a believer?" gabriella: (thinking: the princess _was_ a sister long ago....) Karim: (looking around) "Wonder when the meeting begins...?" dia: soon most likely.....*she looks up at the clock* Akitaru: "Give him time. He is older." -the clock chimes to the hour- *Chanting is heard, coming in from the hallway* dia: *already in the praying stance* Burns: *praying* Akitaru and Hibana: *praying* Giovanni: *delays* Benimaru: *crosses his arms* shinra: ??? Cardinal: "Rise for his eminence..." nozomi: *confused but does so* *The Priest and his coterie enter* shinra: *listening* Cardinal: "Blessed be our leader..." shinra: (thinking: so this is the 'sol emperor'?) *Everyone is standing and starts to bow--except Benimaru* dia: *glaring at benimaru* *AHEM* Benimaru: *hmph* *bows half-heartedly* shinra: (thinking: whats _his_ problem?) Sol Emperor: (seats himself) "It is good to see everyone here. Please, be seated, Commanders." Akitaru: (goes to sit) Benimaru: (kicks his feet up on the row of seats ahead of him) miwa: *she sits down* Sol Emperor: "Your work continues to serve the needs of the many. Yet I am discouraged by news I have received, regarding certain events within certain Brigades..." (stares at Burns, then at Shinra) Burns: "..." shinra: *gulps* Sol Emperor: "Someone from the shadows threatens our work, our soldiers, our people. Treat this preacher in white as a heretic--and eradicate them." (clears his throat) Benimaru: "Blah blah blah, sun god, blah blah blah, traitors, blah blah blah, let's all do what Big Boss Emperor tells us to do..." Sol Emperor: -_-; dia: *flame claws aimed at benimaru* you have a lot of nerve to insult his eminence like that! Benimaru: "Easy, Fido. Unlike some lapdogs here, my brigade won't just blindly follow whatever Old Man Emperor tells us to." Sol Emperor: -__-;; tamaki: *snickering* dia: why you insufferable little- Giovanni: *wheeze* "Perhaps we should remember that we are at our best when we are united, not divided." (stares at Hibana) "We can't afford to have more potential traitors in our midst." Hibana: "..." Sol Emperor: -___-;;; dia: ...... Giovanni: "Especially when we still do not know how a heretic could infiltrate one of our most honored Brigades." Burns: "..." Karim: (tense, shaking a bit) Sol Emperor: -____-;;;; -the meeting continues till....- Cardinal: "If there is no new business, we shall--" Akitaru: (stands) "Your eminence, we in the 8th still have one of our own missing since the attack by the Men in White." Emperor: "Eh?" dia: oh? Akitaru: "Arthur Boyle is his name. We have filed a missing person's report with local police and conducted searches with no leads as to his location." tamaki: *fist clench* Emperor: "He disappeared around the time of the Men in White. How do you know Boyle was not involved in this attack?" tamaki: .......... shinra: *looks at tamaki, worried* Akitaru: "I know my soldier, your eminence, and Arthur Boyle would not turn against the Brigades." Giovanni: *wheeze* "Was it not young Boyle and some of your other members, Commander Obi, who have been involved in certain attacks against other Brigades, such as against the 1st and the 5th?" Burns: (glares at Giovanni) Hibana: "Watch your tongue, Doctor, if you wish to still have it in your mouth." ryuuko: ..... Emperor: "I think until evidence appears to the contrary we must treat Arthur Boyle as a deserter and a potential traitor." Akitaru: "!!!" tamaki: you cant just do that!! arthur wouldnt do something like that! Emperor: (holds up a hand) "When new information arrives, we can consider it and revise our interpretation. Until then, I ask that all members of the Brigade consider Boyle a deserter and bring him in, alive and with as little force as necessary." tamaki: ......*trembling* nozomi: tamaki..... Cardinal: "If there is no new business, we can conclude this meeting." Akitaru: "..." -after that- tamaki:............ Hibana: "..." (holds out a cup of water to her) tamaki:....thanks..... fang-hua: hey guys. shinra: hey fang-hua. fang-hua: i wanted to apologize for commander shinmon's additude. he's very 'traditional' to put it best. Hibana: -_-; (" 'Traditional' is a funny way of saying 'assholeish'...") tamaki:.... Akitaru: "Fang-hua, I trust that, should you see Arthur, you will notify us, yes?" fang-hua: *she nods* i'll keep an eye out for him. Karim: "We will as well, Sir." ryuuko: as will i. Akitaru: "Thank you. We all appreciate that." 'kitsune mask': fang-hua, there you are, commander shinmon was looking for you. fang-hua: ok, i'll be there shortly, kabuki. shinra: she a part of the 7th too? fang-hua: yes, but.... shinra: what? fang-hua: kabuki's a man. shinra:.....oh. sorry. Hibana: (small smile at Shinra, then looks to Fang-Hua) "Keep us informed as well. We may be able to use that info to track Arthur." fang-hua: *she nods* *In the corner, Benimaru, Honda, and Burns are arguing, loudly* shinra:.........*peeeeeeeeks* Burns: "That deserter's removal to the 8th is nothing comparable to Boyle! That deserter should be brought to justice!" Honda: "We know nothing more! My soldiers have no evidence to show Arthur deserted, and your accusations are irresponsible!" Benimaru: "I could not care either way. This argument is pointless, and your shouting is tiresome." shinra: *listening* Honda: "You child! Show some respect to this institution!" Benimaru: "Show me someone worth respecting..." -steam blast- miwa: alright boys, lets settle down. Honda: o_o (fire on his head now extinguished) Burns: "..." Benimaru: "These clothes are steam-clean only, so, um, thanks?" miwa: did the three of you forget what giovanni said just a few minutes ago? 'we are at our best when we are united, not divided' Honda: (blushes, scratches back of his neck, holds out his hands to Burns and Benimaru) "Sorry, comrades." Burns: "..." (bone-crushing handshake) Benimaru: (crosses his arms, no handshake, walks away) shinra: (thinks: you'd think she has kids of her own..or at least was a teacher someplace....?) Akitaru: "...Jeez, this is bad..." fang-hua: ......... Akitaru: "...I think I'll stop by and visit some of Arthur's extended family..." shinra: his cousin's place?