#the spiders will beat that bald bitch’s ass

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I'll never understand why WB had to redesign the Batcast for the new Bat adventures. Some characters took getting used to. But as for the villains, I'm roasting they asses cus they're ugly. Can't change my mind.

These Oswalds together look like 2 different people bruh. But we're here to talk about new Oswald. This Wimpy x Olive Oyl fusion snoody looking ass bitch. I'd like his outfit if it didn't have that lazy drawned bow tie looking like 2 triangles glued together & those fake ass MJ gloves. Also when tf did he have 10 fingers in dis universe? Also fuck that hair. Rocking a balding Mullet like ponytail before. Now it's just a boring cut down. Got dat snooty ass bitch look on face like his bird shit don't be stinking. I'll rock tf out u. Lookin like a whole ass Looney character or sum mf from the 30s.

Wot da fuck dey got Selena wearing here? Sis looking like a whole ass alien. Kid vs Kat looking ass bish. And her skin white af too? Did sis fall in some damn Joker acid too? Sis whole lower face is white as shit! Dat shit paler than crack. Like sis got the white slapped outta her and she just turned whiter. Das probably what happened. Her ass probably got on my mans Bruce last nerves one night and got da shit backslapped out her ass.

So my dude Matthew got turned a different color pal & got his neck privileges revoked? Lazy af but not the worst revamp.

You kno that meme: "upgrade, upgrade, FUCK GO BACK!"? Dis pre much sums up Jonathan here. My mans jus looks so dirty here. Looking straight outta da trash bin. Like literally dirty. Nasty ass teeth probably got dat hot ass breath blowing thru them bitches. Das a real fear toxin right there. Long ass black as shit dirty ass hair. Tryna copy off my girl from the ring w dat shit. Need to take dat dirty ass wig and mask and Amish hat tf off my dude. It is not rocking you. Dat whole worn out trashy ass outfit ain't working for you either hoe. You need to take yo ass a bath bitch cus your arms looking brown and ashy as a bitch. You can not even THINK about borrowing anything from me w yo dirty creepy stalker lookin ass. If you don't put down that damn stick like yo ass need help walking and shit I oughtta bitch ya ass with the shit fo going around dressed like dis. Take that damn rope off your neck bitch fo I do something Bruce won't do.

Bruh, you can not go up to my face and tell me these niggas are the same person in the same mofucking universe! Jervis What da fuck did they DO TO YOU MY N**GA?? N**ga looking like a damn leprechaun with special needs and shit. Rocking all dat dookie green swag but you got no swag anymore my dude. It's shit like you clothes and yo breath! Yo shits wasn't perfect and white before but them hoes looking hella worse now. What you get drinking all that damn tea my n**ga. Ol Tiny ass n**ga. Like wot. HOW?! HOW TF DID YO ASS SHRINK??? LIKE SOMEBODY TOSSED YOU ASS IN A LAUNDRY DRYER AND PROBABLY FORGOT TO TAKE YO STUPID ASS OUT. PROBABLY WHY YO HAIR WHITE AND SMALL AS SHIT YA UGLY ASS LUCKY CHARMS LOOKING ASS CRACK FEENY. If you don't hop yo ass back under a rainbow with dem skinny ass broken heel lookin ass tap dancing shoes.

Victor, bruh, they dem did yo ass so dirty in the new adventures. I ain't gonna lie that new suit kinda ok. But you looking like a whole skeleton and shit. Lookin like a young Palpatine & shit. Ol Frisky dingo looking ass! Need to put those goggles back on. The least yo (spoiler) 2003 Baxter Stockman ass can do now.

Yo ass probably looking mad as shit cus ya can't jack it no more n**ga. Dats all gon now. Long with yo unloyal ass wife. How tf she gon bounce on you after everything you did for her? After all the years and bull you had to put up with & she leave yo cold ass for another nibba? Fuck DCAU Nora. Just fuck her.

Scarface lookin like a damn Fanboy & Chum Chum character & his boy over here lookin like Chode. Next.

UUUUUUUUUUGGGHHHHHGG.

Just. UAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHH. Bruh I will never understand who tf thought this shit was a good idea?! Like who the fuck, was drawing dis nigga. Drew DIS Sus af shit. LOOKED at dis shit. And said to deyself: "Yeah dats da Riddler aight". HELL TO THE NAH DAT AIN'T NO DAMN DAS A (dick) FIDDLER! HE LOOKIN SUS AS FUCK NOW WITH THEM TIGHT AS GREEN SPANDEX AND THAT DARK AS HELL EYELINER. Looking like gay Christmas elf! Looking like a gay ass ballay dancer with them Spider Gwen ballerina shoes. You can't dance for shit nigga! Yo shit is SOOO DAMN TIGHT like I can get a good sight and shape picture of yo "Question mark" I'm telling y'all. sSSSUUUSSSSSSS. Looking like a bigasss lima bean. Skinny ass Jack skeleton moFucka. Like. They did my boy Eddy so freakin dirty with this. My mans had class, style, a nice look, HAIR. Now he. Whateverthelivingfuckdisbaldasspeterpanlookinmofuckasupposestobe. And i hate how that's how he did be lookin in almost every new Batverse when why tho? Nigg(m)a look stupid as hell. How tf he expect to be tooken seriously dressed and lookin like dis ? If I saw dis fucker in real life and he threatens me, imma laugh at his ass and beat him with his cane. Get ya Richard from Allen Gregory looking ass away from me. I can't!

Bruh it don't look that much but they did my mans Harvey dirty too. LOOK AT MY MANS FACE. good half i mean. Yall nigs kno. THESE MUHFUCKERS STRIPPED HIM OF HIS PRETTYNESS! Man. Dis version of Harvey was a pretty muhfucka. You can't deny dat shit

Even when he became Two-Face he still got dat 1 side of pretty.  And that deep af panty soaking voice to go along w it. He dat half and half package. 

Now HE LOOK LIKE DIS

WHOEVER TF DID DIS NEED DEY ASS WHOOPED! SQUARE TF UP NOW. NIGGA LOOKS LIKE EYEBROWLESS VERSION OF DOC FROM SECRET SATURDAYS. FAT ASS BLOCK NOSE MUH FUCKA.  His eye looks like traingle with a Nike logo on top of it. Lookin like a poorly drawn Dwayne The Rock Johnson. And ya other half ain't lookin that good either. Dat 1 eyebrow putting Helga Pataki to shame! I mean the shit didn't look good before but it was somewhat tamed, now the shit looking like full grownass caterpillar. And that lip black as hell. Kno that side dirty as fuuhck!

I don't even know what tf I'm sposed to say about DIS except (kinky..)

Angelica pickles looking ass. Bigass blonde captain coconut looking ass hairstyle. Looking like a blonde creepy ass Wednesday Adams. Dem black as fuck Kim possible lips. She actually looking like a family guy character with that bigass head and small body. I SWEAR she ded looking like one of Stewie's ex's right now my dude! Got  tiny ass flat ass guitar chip shoes. Looks like sis wearing fucking Zippers as shoes. Sis got that "i got something planned fo yo ass" smile. Sis look like she plotting something or did some evil shit already.

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Bros I'm sorry but I'm just as confused as you like. I can't find a single thing different about Harley. Like literally nothing. Her makeup at night be looking blue sometimes, looking like a fakeass Livewire, but nah. They didn't even touch homegirl. Why tf is Harley the only character that stayed the same?????! Niggas was playing favorites. They had plans for that ass since day one. They was probs like: "Aye y'all. DO NOT TOUCH HARLEY. SHE STAYS THE SAME!" "why?" "JUST LISTEN TO ME BITCH!" "Wha bout her mans?" "Oh hell yeah fuck his shit up!" ...sigh.. Yep. It's that time...

UaaaaaaAAAAAAAHHH what else is dere to be said about dis ugly ass nigga? Dis nigga look like Yakko Warner & Freakazoid's love child! Dis nigga look like a random Tiny toons or Animaniac character! With that dookie green shirt and flower. You and Riddler's gay ass both matching them Dexter's laboratory Gloves. Why tf yo eyes eyes black as fuck tho?! How tf does one do that to theyself?! Yo ass probably snorted some shit and ya shits expanded and that's prolly yo pupils with ya cracked out ass. Nigga don't even look like a clown no more. Hell Jared Leto Joker atleast had the lipstick down. Dis nigga got dem ashy ass lips hanging out. Nigga think he owning too. Nigga you don't own shit! Broke as hell now. And yo design broke too. Joker? Man more like Broker. Got dat fairly odd parents hair. Got that Cosmo and Wanda in one. Like bitch if you don't. Just like Riddler i can not take yo animaniac looking ass serious. You do not scare me bitch! Bye!

Now see dis? DIS is Aight! A lot more fitting and & faithful to the character. No over the fucking top redesign, you can actually tell it's the same damn character as before, a little bit of swag for personality

So that's the tea. Ivy & Croc are the only good rogue redesigns in the whole series, evBody else ugly as shit.

[sasukyss]

Here we go

List of all my animals (dead and alive)

Ok, in gonna divide this into sections depending on the species of the animals, cause I had a fuckton of them.

CATS

1. Marie (dead): she was ginger and white and I think she might of been our first cat? Idk I don't really remember but I do know that we picked her up off the street lol.

2. Beauty (alive): she's our oldest animal! She's white and we've had her for around 10 years and we got her from our plumbers.

3. Milly (dead): she was Beauties daughter, she was a tabby cat. Milly only died a few years ago, she was also one of our longest living animals. Fun fact about her, she got shot and lost feeling in her tail but she lived! She died of feline leukemia lol

4. Molly (dead): Milly's sister, she was also tabby but with darker colouring, I think she got poisoned by one of our neighbours. She was sweet

5. Spider (???): one of Milly's litter of kittens, he was a dark tabby colour and he hated my entire family and he ran away the moment he could

6. Tiger (???): another one of Milly's, he was like Spider but lighter in colouring. He also hated us and ran away.

7. Ariel (???): part of Milly's litter, I named her Ariel cause she had a ginger bit on her head lmao. She hated my entire family and also ran away

8. Lucky (dead): he was my trans cat!! He wasn't really part of Milly's litter cause we found him when he was a newborn in the rubbish, but Milly happened to be feeding the kittens and she took him. He was ginger and white.

9. Angel Milk (???): she was black and white and we only had for a bit and then we dropped her off at this house cause we couldn't look after her and then we never saw her again.

10. Hope (dead): we found her in another village when she was a kitten, sadly she was a carrier of feline leukemia so she died of it and also gave it to my other cat who died a few years later. Hope was white with random patches of tabby fur everywhere

11. Buttercup (dead): A SWEETHEART. She was tabby with super long fur and she was sweet and she had two kittens and I loved her a lot

12. Guppy (dead): one of Buttercups litter, he was super long and he had long dark tabby fur.

13. Kevin (dead): Guppy's brother, he was my neighbours cat and I think he only died a few years ago. He had the same fur and colour as his brother.

14. Biscuit (???): He was ginger and one of my favourite cats, super sweet and I loved him a whole lot

15. Mopsy (dead): we got him along with his sister from our school when he was a kitten. He was super big and had dark tabby fur.

16. Roberta (alive): HOMOPHOBIC BITCH. She's so grumpy and I hate her, I actually have photos of her so here

17. Arya (alive): gay ass cat. We thought he was a girl at first cause he was so pretty but turns out he's a dude and hes super gay

18. Arnold (alive): my beloved, I love you sm. He's great and I'd die for him. He's also bisexy

19. Lucy (alive): BABY PLS COME HOME. She's not dead but she's in England with my brothers, I miss you 💔 here's a pic of her assaulting her child

20. Lucy's litter of kittens whose names I only remember two of so here's a photo of them (all alive minus 1):

DOGS

1. Rocket (dead): stupid and dumb. He was small and was light brown with darker colours on his snout and legs.

2. Daphne (dead): my beloved, you may have been dumb as shit but you cared and thats what counts. She was super scruffy and she was black with light brown on her snout and belly.

3. Daphnes first litter of puppies that was like 6 and idk what happened to any of them cause my mom gave them away at my school and these kids just took them home and I nev r saw any of them again.

4. Fred (alive): we called her Fred cause we thought she was a dude but suprise, she wasn't and she had 13 puppies cause my dad dumped her in this village in the mountains and we found her again cause my uncle bought a house there and we had to check on it. Oh yeah she was also coloured like a Dalmatian lol.

5. Marbles (dead): honestly I don't remember where we got him all I know is that we had him and his brother when they were puppies and one day we found him dead. He was white with brown patches.

6. Domino (alive): my neighbours took him in, he was Marbles brother and he grew up to be fucking huge. Hes white with brown patches.

7. Goldy (alive): part of Daphnes second litter of puppies, Daphne had like 7 but one got killed by Fred who had her puppies at the same time. Yes I was there and saw her with it in her mouth. It wasn't fun. She's called Goldy cause she had blonde fur lmao

8. Tinkerbell (dead): looked like a Yorky but longer and scruffier, she could jump super high and she got run over by my neighbour

9. May (dead): she didn't last long, she was white and was a puppy and she also got ran over by my neighbour

10. Annabelle (alive): she looks like a rat, she's from this litter of puppies we found near one of our neighbours houses, shes white with black patches.

11. Toby (dead): he was brown and big and he would always break out of the dog house. He got hit by a car and it broke his spine so they had to put him down.

HAMSTERS

We had two generations of them, the first batch had babies and thats how we figured out that if you touch baby hamsters their mother will eat them cause she doesn't recognize their scent. So in total 8 hamsters (gen. 1 and 2) and some like 6 babies.

FISH

We had a fucktonnn, and they'd die every few months so we'd got back to this festival where we got them. I think the ones we had the longest was one of mine (Aurora) and one of my brothers (Stitch).

CHICKENS

Ok so we had three gens of them

Gen 1: I don't remember a lot but ik the rooster was called Scooby-Doo (my younger brothers choice). Also they got killed by this thing called a genet that Fred ended up killing

Gen 2: again idkkk, ik they were black and they hated these other chickens we had. Also they ate baby mice

Gen 3: they were this single rooster and these two chickens, the rooster kept getting beat up by the ducks so we had to move him away. Just so you know chickens don't die pretty.

DUCKS

Yes we had fucking ducks, cause my brothers a dumbass and wanted some for a reason

Roberto (alive): idkk ik hes the one that actually lived and we need up giving him to one of my mom's friends.

Roberta (dead): idk what happened to this one I didn't really care tbh.

RABBITS

Snowy (dead): ok so we called Snowy sumo rabbit cause she was fucking huge and albino. Also funny story, but we thought Snowy was a dude so we would get her other rabbits but she ended up killing them all, so we eventually figured out Snowy was a girl so we got her a dude rabbit, and yeah she got pregnant but she also killed the dude rabbit, so yeah...

She had like two litters of them and they all died lol.

Carrots (dead): I miss you 💔 super great, even if she didn't like anyone. She also had kid rabbits and these ones actually lived. Also she was orange so that's why we called her carrots.

Thumper (dead):, he was a dwarf rabbit, he was black and white and he was the father of these other two rabbits we had.

Bruce (alive): idk why he's called Bruce, I thinks he's black and white but I don't remember

Jean (alive): again, idk about the name. This one's white and brown I think.

BIRDS

Ok so we had one budgie which we called Peanut and I don't remember what happened to him, and then we had two lovebirds and I'm pretty sure we named one after my uncle cause the bird was bald like him. Yes they are both dead.

[kenzieam]

Beauty and the Blackheart - Chapter One

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I know I’m forgetting people, sorry. If you want in, hit me.

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Rating: M

Warnings: Language, general nuttiness, smut

Word Count: 2750+

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Okay, so……

Lev, the serious one, is visiting her wild-child twin brother, Clint. There she meets Bucky, a tall, dark, brooding mystery who’s her total opposite in every way. Of course, she’s intrigued even as her mind screams to run for safety, but what could go wrong, right??

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As the seatbelt light shut off, Lev exhaled a deep breath and stood, pulling on her plain white button-down shirt to smooth the wrinkles and drew her backpack from the overhead compartment. Slinging it on her shoulder, she waited quietly to exit, grimacing faintly as a Karen behind her began to object loudly to the order, demanding she and her little darling exit first.

Lev agreed wholeheartedly, about to push the bitch out of the plane herself, boot her offspring out behind her, but held back, taking another deep breath.

Thankfully, no one else seemed inclined to indulge Karen and she subsided with a few indignant, unladylike sounds, falling into line with something resembling humility.

And, thankfully, Karen headed off in the opposite direction once they hit Arrivals. No doubt to find someone else to pay for her inconvenience.

Jesus, that was why she’d chosen Trauma medicine as her specialty, the situations were too life-and-death for such foolishness. Shaking it off, she raised on her tiptoes to see over the crowd, looking for a certain familiar face.

“Hey, Trouble!”

Lev startled, whirling. “Jesus, Clint!”

He laughed gleefully, killing himself and Lev fought a smile, crossing her arms over her chest.

“You’re a bastard.” She said, by way of greeting, which only added to Clint’s mirth. Still howling, he slung an arm around her neck, giving her a close-up view of his heavily tattooed forearm.

“I missed you,” he laughed, pressing a messy kiss to her hair, roughing it up just the way he knew she hated.  

The perfect definition of ‘good twin/bad twin’, Clint and Lev were alike only in a shared birthdate and parents. Even from birth it was obvious they were polar opposites; the fair-haired little Clint wild and incorrigible, the darker Levka all seriousness and calm serenity. While Clint could rock and roll for hours past bedtime, infant Lev would settle right away, ignoring the antics of her slightly older brother as he weebled and wobbled the next crib over.

The dichotomy continued throughout their childhood, with Clint deciding to refer to his serious little sister as ‘Trouble’ entirely to illustrate just how ‘un-trouble-like’ she truly was, while he happily answered to anything she threw at him, up to and including ‘you little shit’.

“I missed you, too.” Lev admitted, fighting a grin; although complete opposites, they were inseparable, yin and yang all though their shared lives.

“C’mon.” Clint pulled her towards the luggage carousel, squinting at the rotating bags. “So, which plain black bag is yours?”

Lev made a face, just because he preferred shades electric didn’t make hers plain. Reaching for the familiar case she smirked when Clint whistled.

“Whew, a silver one? Who are you and what did you do with my baby sister?”

“Shut up,” Lev laughed, dropping the case unceremoniously in Clint’s arms, grinning when he grunted under the weight. “Take me home, I’m hungry.”

Clint rolled his eyes, jerking his chin in the right direction as he turned and walked away.

“So, how’s the life of a doctor?” Clint asked as they roared down the highway, perched high in his jacked-up pickup.

Lev grinned. “I’ve just finished my residency, I’m not a true doctor yet.”

“But you will be, soon?”

Lev nodded. “Yeah, I took a few months off but I’m pretty sure I’ll be working with Dr. Hawkins.”

“That ER guy? The one you trained under?”

“He’s the one.”

“What is it with you and that ER trauma stuff?”

“What is it with you and tattoos?” Lev shot back mildly. “You never even had a tattoo until you met Nat out here.”

Clint shrugged, glancing down at his fully inked arms. Ten years ago, when Lev had been heading directly to university after high school graduation, Clint had thrown a duffel bag into his old beat-up Camaro and gone on a road trip, no destination in mind, no real plans. After a while he’d met a similarly spirited woman named Natalie and, after a whole whirlwind week of romance, married her in her hometown city hall, calling afterwards to inform his family that he was surprise! married and moving in with his new wife.

If Clint had been anything less than a Tasmanian Devil all his life, this might have surprised his family, but his parents took the news in quite a blasé way, even laughing as they told Lev during their weekly check-ins.

While Lev had met her sister-in-law a few times in the decade since, it had always been when Clint had flown home to visit, and Lev happened to be home from school as well. She’d never gone out to visit her brother, and these few months after her residency had been the perfect time to remedy that.

“You going to let me give you a tattoo finally?” Clint asked, waggling his eyebrows.

Lev leveled a glare at him. “Are you any good?” It was a joke, and they both knew it. Despite having never touched a tattoo gun until after he’d married Nat, Clint had proved himself an absolute prodigy, joining Nat’s brother and his friend as an apprentice in the local parlour and quickly becoming a startling skilled artist.

Five years ago, that brother-in-law, his friend and Clint had all gotten together to open their own shop, Blackheart Ink and Body Mod, where you could get a wrist tattoo and a nipple piercing all in the same day.

“You know I am.”

“No.”

“C’mon, get a piercing at least.”

“No!”

“It doesn’t have to be visible-”

“Clinton Derrick Barton!”

“Levka Valentina! Or should I say Dr. Levka Valentina Barton!”

“Don’t,” Lev rolled her eyes. “I still say mom was high when she named me, you at least got something normal, which is ironic, since you’re anything but.”

“Love you, little sis.”

“Love you too, ass. Are you taking me to your place?”

“Nah, I thought we’d stop by the shop first.”

Lev hesitated, she felt dirty and wrinkled, always preferred meeting strangers looking her best.

“You look fine.” Clint deadpanned. “Stop worrying.”

Lev huffed at her infuriating brother, pulling down the visor to check herself in the mirror. Frowning, she pinched her cheeks for color, making Clint shake his head and chuckle. Running her fingers through her hair she contemplated grabbing some facial wipes from her backpack, but by then Clint was slowing down, flipping on his signal light.

“Here it is.” He announced proudly, pulling up in front of a large storefront. Painted black, with the shop’s name displayed prominently you would be hard to mistake this as anything but a black hole of debauchery and Clint grinned, elbowing Lev when he saw this in her eyes.

“You’re such a snob.” He teased, laughing.

“And you’re deranged.” Lev lobbed back, sticking out her tongue.

“Do that again and one of the guys will pierce it.” Clint snickered, yanking open the glass door. “Hey assholes, I’m back! Oh, hey Spider, didn’t know you were here, getting a touch up?” Instantly Clint integrated himself into his habitat, heightening the difference between him and his sister, who stood just inside, looking lost.

“Christ, baby. You could introduce her to everyone.” Nat scolded mildly, elbowing Clint as she passed. “Hey, honey. Welcome!” She opened her arms, gathering Lev into a tight hug, pulling back to grin at her. “You look great, Lev. How are you?”

“I’m good, Nat. Thanks. What about you.” Lev replied, grinning, almost stupidly grateful.

“Oh, getting by. These guys keep me busy.” Nat gestured over her shoulder with the flip of a wrist, which seemed to be some kind of signal for Clint and a tall blond holding a tattoo gun and leaning over whom she assumed was ‘Spider’ based on the giant Black Widow tattoo on his bald head, to start hooting like monkeys. Nat’s gesture morphed instantly into the bird, which she doubled by adding her other hand when she spun to face the men. “Oh, shut the hell up!” Glancing back at Lev she grinned fondly. “See, barbarians and fools.”

“Hey.” Spider protested with a grin.

“And bikers.” Nat teased back, taking Lev’s hand and pulling her nearer. “Lev, this is Spider, as I’m sure you’ve figured out.”

Lev offered a timid smile, received a crooked grin and wave back, one gold tooth glinting underneath a thick goatee.

“And this big dickhead is my brother, Steve.” Nat continued.

Steve pulled his attention away from Spider’s tattooed bicep and nodded, a surprisingly handsome smile lighting up his face. “Hi.” His deep voice was gentle, a startling contrast to his intimidating bulk, highlighted by a fitted tank top that hugged each muscle and showing miles of velvety, inked skin. A short crewcut showed off strong, clean-shaven features and his blue eyes sparkled with good humor. “So, you’re Clint’s twin sister. We’ve heard a lot about you.”

Lev felt her cheeks warm; she could only imagine the stories Clint had told. “Oh, really?” She squeaked, flicking a glance at Clint, who grinned merrily back.

“Uh huh,” Steve turned his attention back to Spider’s arm, wiping carefully at a spot before speaking again. “He says you’re a doctor.”

“Yeah,” Clint broke in, slinging an arm around Lev’s neck. “She can take a look at that growth on your ass-”

“Clint!” Both Lev and Nat screeched, and he yelped as Nat connected with the back of his head.

Steve threw Clint a look, one of mild exasperation and brotherly tolerance before turning his blue eyes back to Lev. “I don’t have a growth on my ass, but maybe you can prescribe your brother some sort of heavy sedative.”

“Hey!”

Steve grinned at him, lessening the dig then winked at Lev. “Welcome, Lev. Nice to meet you.”

“You too,” Lev replied, feeling herself relax. He may have looked like a barbarian, as Nat had put it, but Steve seemed to be a kind soul, a genuinely benevolent person.

“I was wondering where you were hiding!” Clint suddenly shouted, pointing as if Elvis himself had just appeared from the back room. “Lev, this is the other third of the Blackheart team, Bucky.”

Lev turned at Clint’s direction and froze, her heart suddenly afflicted with tachycardia.

If she’d thought Steve was big, she was wrong, for Bucky was bigger still. Thick, corded muscles flexed as he paused, brow furrowing slightly as he seemed to be working out what Clint was babbling about. A thick but neatly trimmed beard obscured most of his face, while his chocolate brown hair brushed his shoulders and fell over a pair of startingly blue eyes.

He looks like he could pick me up and snap me in half, Lev thought shakily. She’d seen similar builds and musculature on heavyweight cage fighters, brought into the ER with some gruesome injury after their latest match and she couldn’t be sure if her pulse was racing in fear or something else entirely.

Bucky, the name didn’t belong on such a giant and Lev licked her lips nervously, feeling like she was standing in the entrance of a dark forest, able to hear a low growling from inside.

The silence in the shop was suddenly overwhelming to Lev, she could feel her heartbeat making ripples in the surrounding air and she stumbled to speak.

“Hi,” it came out little better than a squeak, broadcasting to everyone in the room that she was scared shitless of the newest arrival.

Piercing blue eyes locked on hers and a shadow passed through them, too fast for Lev to understand. He started moving again, lumbering to a workstation closer to where Lev, Clint and Nat stood. The padded stool groaned under his weight as he sat, setting a series of drawings on a light-up tabletop and he grunted, nodding once at her, before returning his attention to his papers.

“Okay,” if this was unusual, Clint gave no indication. “Let me show you around, kid.”

Lev followed obediently, saw Bucky glance up at her once as she passed, then look quickly back down and she hoped she didn’t stink from her plane ride.

In the back was a supply room, large break room and three private rooms. All three men, Clint explained, had a private room for quote ‘nervous’ customers or ‘intimate’ piercings, in addition to their spaces out in the front and the customer was free to choose where they wanted to be, however most decided to stay out front to be a part of the varied conversations that flowed like cheap beer.

“So, you all do body piercing too?” Lev clarified, eyeing a clearly sterilized and sealed tray in what Clint had said was Bucky’s room.

“Yeah,” he answered, peeking over her shoulder. “Bucky does the most of the three of us, but we all do a fair bit. Why, you thinking about one?” He elbowed her and snickered, then grabbed the side of her head and pressed a loud kiss to her temple. “Shit, I missed you little sis. It’s been too long!”

Lev agreed, for all their differences, there was nobody Lev loved more than her infuriating twin brother and smiled at him, leaning in for a quick hug.

Clint squeezed her bone-creakingly hard for a moment then released her. “You want to go? You’re probably tired.”

Relief washed over Lev, she’d kill for a shower and nap. “Yeah, that’d be great. Thanks.”

“So….” Lev began, then wished she’d kept her damn mouth shut. Steve, Nat and Spider had bid her goodbye with friendly calls and waves, while Bucky had continued to glower, like a toad on a stump, Lev thought sourly and it had continued to bother her, even as they left Blackheart in the rear-view.

“So?” Clint asked leadingly, cocking a brow in question as he kept most of his attention on the road. The truck rumbled underneath them, the obligatory air freshener, in the iconic silhouette of a Trucker Girl, swinging from the rear-view mirror.

“Is Bucky always that talkative?” She gritted her teeth, hating herself instantly for asking. Clint could take this as anything from a dig at his friend’s personality to a thinly veiled show of interest and, with her luck, he’d assume the latter.

“Yeah….” Clint drew out the word, as if considering what to say next. “Just be careful around him, little sis.”

Lev jerked her head to stare at him. What was he talking about? Had he opened a business with a convicted murderer or something?

Clint chuckled, reading her horrified gaze correctly. “Nothing like that, kid. Buck’s just…. intense. He parties hard, lives hard. Nicest guy you’ll ever meet if you’re a friend, but I’ve never seen him with the same girl more than once or twice.”

Oh. That was crystal clear. Hands off.

“I didn’t-”

“No judgement,” Clint interrupted. “But we all know he’s a handsome guy and you wouldn’t be the first to get burned if you tried to touch him.”

Sometimes, a completely different side of Clint appeared; a stable, rational man and Lev knew better than to waste that guy’s wisdom by not listening the rare times he did surface.

“Don’t worry, though. He’s alright. He won’t, like, try anything with you. You’re not his type.”

“Oh, really?” The sand in the Sahara was wetter than Lev’s voice.

“Yeah,” Clint nodded, signalling to turn down a residential street, waiting until an old lady hobbled slowly through the crosswalk. Lowering the window, he leaned his head out. “You need a hand, Sylvia?”

Sylvia peered upwards to see the speaker then smiled. “No, dear boy. I’m fine. Thank you, though.”

Clint sat back upright, completing the turn and glanced sideways at Lev’s surprised look. “What? She’s a nice old lady, asks us to fix little things around her house, brings cookies by the shop.”

Lev grinned, warmed by her brother’s sudden display of heart then remembered their earlier conversation. “Not his type, huh?”

“Nah,” Clint took the change of subject easily, turning into the driveway of a modest little Craftsman. The only hint that someone like him lived there was a ‘Tattoo Gods Only Parking’ sign above the garage door. “You’re too buttoned-up, too serious. He dates girls that can twist cherry stems into knots with their tongues and deep throat like a porn-star.”

“Ewww!”

Clint shrugged before gesturing out the windshield. “We’re here!”

[rankdisasster]

punch-drunk love

Billy Hargrove x fem reader

“dUDE drunken confessions are my favorite trope!!!! I can so imagine a post-starcourt billy au with a reader who maybe was his friend beforehand but they never really acted on their feelings. the reader gets a phone call at like 2am and billy's just like "listen,,remember all those hours we spent in detention with mr kaminsky? I would do it all again if it meant just sitting beside you because sometimes I look at you and I just see goddamn gold. are you sure you're literally not the sun??" requested by anonymous.

word count: 2,454

warning(s): swearing, drinking

a/n: HECK YEAH MAN I wrote this shit up in like two hours, and I’d even be open to continuing it to like a part two if anyone wanted. drunk Billy in fics is always angsty and mean, but I wanted him goofy and soft!! thank you for adding cute ideas to the drunk call trope <3

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Billy huffs as he clumsily grabs the next bottle and unscrews the lid with his teeth, spitting it out on the ground carelessly and taking a good chug. It quit burning his throat as it went down a while ago, and now he just feels the weight on his shoulders finally give out. His body wiggles as he tries to stand up from the couch he’d been surfing the whole night, and he gives a lighthearted chuckle to himself at the pleasant buzz flowing. It’s getting to that point of his binge drinking where mistakes are going to be made. He has a persistent urge to break the rules, to do something he’s never had the courage of doing sober.

After no thinking at all, because who the fuck needs a brain when you’ve got booze, he picks up the phone and dials a number he’s sure as shit hasn’t forgotten and will never forget. A smirk plays on Billy’s face, a cocky, shit-eating grin that spreads like he’s the goddamn Grinch and even shows the whites of his teeth while twirling the telephone wire similar to a schoolgirl calling their crush. It rings for about thirty seconds, until he’s hung up on and directed to voicemail.

“Fuck! Don’t be a fuckin’ drag, Y/N. C’mon,” he whines as he kicks the cabinet by his knees, then hangs up and spins the rotary dial to yours again. He licks his upper lip deviously and takes a sip from the bottle he had opened, and waits for your sweet voice on the line again. All hope is lost when there is no answer once more, so he just curses and nearly chucks the phone out of desperation. Billy also thinks of leaving another voicemail this time around except more lengthy and demanding, something to grab your attention and make you talk to him again. That’s all he wants, after all. It’s been months since he’d even seen your pretty face sitting in the desks sideways, and he regrets not kissing the smile you always wore when he had you right there in front of him in detention every week.

Before getting to know you he’d settle for trying to make you laugh in the bleak silence of Mr. Kaminsky’s classroom, attempting to balance a spoon on his nose or throwing paper airplanes your way. Billy figured you were just laughing at his antics out of politeness but didn’t care to actually speak to him, that is until you threw a crumbled piece of paper at him one sunny day in regular boring shitsville of Kaminsky’s. It took him by surprise, considering it flew right to his face while he was zoning out, and he reacted by flailing in embarrassment before exclaiming a defensive “WHAT THE HELL?”. It was the most unique companionship the boy had ever had that followed after your laughing and pointing a finger at him. He had to give it to you, it was pretty funny. When he recovered from your attack, he shook his head with a small grin as he unwrapped your note, reading “heads up” in that adorable sloppy handwriting.

After that, the rest is pretty much history. Billy was hooked to goofing around with you more often, and you both always made it a point to get in trouble just to spend time together in detention. Considering this wasn’t hard at all for the blonde boy, getting into fights with guys or taunting the girls, even falling asleep mid-lecture, detention was another place to call home. You, however, chose how and when you got caught.

Billy never really did gather up the courage to say what he was thinking about day or night, how pretty he thinks you truly are and that you don’t even know it, which makes it that much more special. Not to mention the countless numbers he’d done howling with laughter at a comment you made, feeling like he just got a workout after laughing so much. He never got to tell you that those moments are all he’d look forward to day in and day out. That if his dad smacked him around if he misbehaved the slightest bit at home, or if teachers were ruthless and judgemental in every class, then he could take all that. He could take the whooping and the ass beatings and the name calling, if it meant he got to spend two hours fucking around in detention staring at you. A place where nothing is supposed to happen, and no one interesting usually attends.

Billy’s made progress gulping half his bottle, now picking at a protein bar from the kitchen, trying and failing to open the impossible wrapper. He almost decided on just eating the whole damn thing, fuck the wrapper, until the obnoxious blaring of the telephone rings. He’s quick to react, as drunk as he is, and tosses the snack he planned to scarf down before tripping to get to the phone. He picks up and holds it to his ear.

“Hello?”

There it is, that voice again.

“Heeeey. Hey there, little miss thing. It’s Billy Boy,” he draws out each word, trying to sound suave even if he hiccuped a little when he greeted you. Copying the same movements he did when he first tried ringing you up, he tangled the wire between his fingers and stared at the table dreamily, imagining you in your comfy clothes. Smiling and cozy.

“Woah, uh, hey Billy. It’s been a little while, what’re you up to calling this late?” you inquire over the phone, and he pictures you rubbing your eyes before stretching and yawning and he just wishes so bad that he got to see that madness.

“Mm, no no no. I’m curious about what you’re doin’,” he replies suggestively, smacking his tongue in his mouth.

“What? I’m sleeping, dude. I’m all for this reuniting thing, but could’ya please just have waited ‘til morning like a normal human being?” you say, growing a little frustrated at the randomness of the call and his ambiguous intentions.

“No Y/N! It’s top secret stuff, believe me. Fucking important that I call you now, at,” he bends over backwards to check the clock that glows on the microwave, “two fifteen in the morning. We never just talk like we used to, y’know since we graduated and all,” Billy complains like a petulant child, not hiding it in his voice that he’s pouting.

There’s a second of silence, and he slurs out your name to see if you rudely hung up on him again, until you speak.

“Are you calling me drunk?”

“Nuh-uh, silly goose. I never said that you were drunk,” he snorts, having to regain his balance after getting too excited and almost falling over with the phone still tucked in his right shoulder. He hears a long sigh being let out on the other end.

“Oh for fucks sake—“

“You always get so mad when you’re cute, d’you know that? Wait. I mean, fuck, lemme try that again,” the boy squints and puts his fingers on his temple to try to focus. “You’re really hot when you’re mad. There. Nailed it,” he finishes.

“Oh my gosh, you poor thing. Dude, you’re shit faced,” you crack up. “This is gonna be even funnier in a few hours. Not for you, I mean, you’ll probably have a killer hangover, but I for one am enjoying this.”

“Oh yeah? You like it, don’tcha cutie pie?”

“Sure do. Tell me more, Casanova.”

“Mmm yeah, I’ll tell you more. Right after you tell me what you’re wearing,” he chews on his lip, thinking that this is all going perfectly to plan. You double take, then decide to play along just for shits and giggles.

“Okay, you asked for it. I have my old Hawkins High gym t-shirt on, and some Spider-Man sweats on too. Oh, also some slippers, because the floor is cold,” you finish, hoping he’s satisfied.

“Noooo, c’mon. Fuckin’ lame-o. I wanna know what’s underneath,” he whines after not getting the kind of answer he wanted to get. Getting horny was always a given when he had a couple drinks, but what with having absolutely no filter and you right there on the phone, he’s getting irresistibly antsy. Wishing you were right next to him, so he could claw at your clothes and whisper his dirty thoughts into your neck.

“Fat chance there, hot-shot. What was it you were saying before? Oh yeah, about how I’m awesome and beautiful. Wanna keep goin’?”

“Ugh. Fine. If y’like lame sweet talk, then listen up, sweet cheeks. Remember all those long hours in Kaminsky’s? That old man would bitch at me for breathing, and like, existing. So, like the fuckin’ moron he is and the fuckin’ nuisance I am, I would get assigned to be there every day. I coulda ditched lots of times, just sneak through the window if he turned his bald head around or somethin’. But I never did. ‘Cuzza you. In fact, I’d do it all over again. Wanna know why?”

Billy’s now crashed into the nearest chair by the island in the kitchen, staring up at the ceiling and itching his crotch like the drunken mess of a boy he is. The clock on the microwave now glows the numbers 2:28 AM.

You’ve been stunned to silence, not quite knowing whether to laugh anymore or take what he’s saying truthfully or with a grain of salt. They always say that after someone’s had a few, that those are the times they spout about what’s really on their mind all the time.

“I-I don’t know about this, Billy.”

“Nope! Try again,” he giggles, putting the phone in a comfy spot nestled by his ear as his clumsy hands struggle to unbutton his shirt more for better comfort.

“...Cause of, cause of me?” you peep, unsure of yourself.

“Ding ding ding! Give the pretty girl a prize!” he claps his hands when they’ve fully undone the confines of his t-shirt, then laying back and sinking impossible further into the chair. He reaches for the bottle that has yet to be finished, and licks his lips as he realizes how thirsty he is for more.

“Billy don’t — stop it. Stop drinking, I can hear you. You’ve had enough,” you calmly advise, growing more nervous at the heavy weight this whole conversation has thrown at you. Since when did Billy feel this way?

“Aww, takin’ care a me. Such a sweetheart,” he marvels, blushing but keeping the bottle in his grasp. “You wanna know somethin’ else?”

“No, I don’t think I do. Not until we can discuss this when you haven’t been drinking.”

Billy chooses to ignore that and goes on.

“I’d just — when I looked at you, in detention, where we were like a thousand percent of the time together, I just. Can’t help but see goddamn gold. You’re the goddamn sun, you know that? I’m talking to the sun right now,” Billy suddenly wants to be held and nurtured, feeling tears well up in his eyes and his nose begin running funny. He doesn’t feel so good anymore.

Things are quiet on your end. Billy doesn’t know what your silence means, but it doesn’t seem too good.

“Y/N? When you looked at me, d-did you ever like, feel the same way? Look at me like that? Like I’m the sun?” he asks, desperate for your validation and then sniffled as the tears now started running down his cheeks in waves. He’s a hot mess.

“Billy... you never talked to me outside of detention. Like I didn’t exist, or I wasn’t cool enough to hang out anywhere else. I never knew...” you trailed off, trying to fight off your own tears and the overwhelming feeling his confession had given you.

“Y-You were so cool, I woulda hung out with you more if I wasn’t such a fucking bastard, or such a goddamn coward. But I miss you, and I wanna kiss you everywhere and I wish you could hold me all th’time,” his self pitying erupts to sobs as he finally lets go of the bottle that he clutched between his hands. It rolls into the floor, thankfully not breaking on the way down, but the contents begin leaking out onto the rug. Billy has yet to notice, still fumbling over his words and thoughts. He regrets getting this blasted now.

“Billy?”

“Hmm?” he mumbles, still not quite over himself as he hugs his bare chest, shirt still remaining open.

“Of course I looked at you like were the sun. Anybody who didn’t, like Kaminsky, or your fake asshole friends, they all don’t matter, okay? Please let me know if you’re hurting. Have you been home alone drinking?”

“Yeah, I have. And, and’ya really actually mean it? That stuff you said?”

“I would never lie to you. I’m really tired, and I’m so sorry for doing this to you, but I have to get back to bed,” you say, reluctantance in your tone as you sigh prettily in his ear once more.

“I’m gonna, I’m sleepy too. Real sleepy. Talk soon?” Billy asks, sounding about as hopeful as a child on Christmas Eve.

“Yeah. I’ll call you tomorrow, alright?”

“Mmmkay. G’bye, pretty girl.”

You let out a breathy laugh at that, then say your farewell, advising him to drink a glass of water and take an Advil before hanging up. The blonde drunk is absolutely exhausted, the whirlwind of emotions that you and the alcohol had put him through had knocked the boy right out. He face plants into the cushions of the couch for a minute, getting close to sleep until a sudden twinge in his gut pulls him up awake. He then makes a run for the bathroom, slipping on the spilled booze on the floor from earlier, and barely makes it in time. He pukes up all the drinks he had for a good five minutes, heaving sickly into the bowl and helplessly clawing at the toilet seat for a better grasp.

Once he’s sure that he has nothing left in his stomach to give, he sits up and scoots to the wall for support, wiping his mouth and hissing in disgust at the bitter taste it left. He gets comfortable even in an odd position, sitting up with his back against the wall right next to the toilet, and decides that this is where he’ll sleep for tonight. As Billy yearns for a much needed deep drunk sleep, he mumbles to himself under his breath about Y/N and her smile and the sun.

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edit: there will be a sequel, writings in progress ! do not panic I swear this isn’t supposed to end bleak and depressing, I just wanted to show Billy being a hot mess. at first I kinda thought oooh this ending’s fine, if ppl want a sequel ig ill do it, but after reading it over myself I kinda went “the fuck?? this boy deserves to be happy” so I'm gonna do it. if anyone wants a tag as usual, just let me know ! & thank you for the sweet comments and reblogging, I can't be more thankful:)

[ophelia-hendrix]

Quotes by Christine for the movie Do You Wanna Build a Snowman, Banana Anna the movie.

Quotes by @warrioroflondonbelow

- The summit entertainment logo looks like a buttcheek that's off - *claps over Luke Evans*  - Please come to me Mother I’m lost - MAN WITH THE BOX! MAN WITH THE BOX! - CILLIAN!!! WOOOOO! MY BOIIII -  His look pleases me - If there is Moscow is there a Moshorse? - This guy’s hair is terrible. I wish I could snatch it off - Consenting human trafficking with glitter and consent - *Chris speaks in terrible french* - I do not like this women’s voice it’s too nasal - Discount Lin-Manuel Miranda! I loved your work in Hamilton. Oh it’s not Lin? Awww - Honey why are you brushing your teeth on the washer - Bad eyebrows - It’s the middle ages - Cheap Lin’s smile is freaking me out - Baldy and Cheap Lin are my OTP - I want a man who smiles at me like cheap Lin-Manuel Miranda - Girl get into that beat! - This hair is bad what is the shade? Yuck - There is magic in that hair! She can make the  - Isn’t this the dream? Sex on a dirty wax table - I like his pirate tattoo - This dude looks like *clapping* Jarvis! - *the guy makes out with a girl not his girlfriend* He’s a gentleman - Everyone is so horny in this movie - YOU GO GIRL! - The Boy is missing - This is discount GTA, plottwist! Video game movie - What is physics!!! There are no physics in the Soviet Union - She has groceries she can stay with Spider-Man and his potatoes - If Luke Evans broke into my home I’d say thank you - If Luke Evans ran over me I’d die happy - Nobody shoots like Gaston, no one murks men like Gaston.  - *is grossed out by blood* - “Believe in yourself” this belongs on Pintrest  - THE.BOY.IS.HERE.THE SHIT IS REALH - That profile! - Awww he’s a sensitive boi - I am not surprised you have knowledge of guns - *Chris is distracted by her boi* - His name is Leonard? He does not look like a Lenny. Lenny’s do not look like - WHAT ARE THOSE BOOTS! Did she skin Chewbacca - I love Helen Mirren. She is my mother. Helen Mirren please adopt me. We look nothing alike but I will love you. You and your chewbacca boots - *Chris is impressed and terrified about my knowledge of things- You could kill me, I am a toothpick with hair - She looks like a poodle - Omg there are so many discount actors here - Op! Dude did you see that she has super speed - Layering game. It doesn’t end - This is like Legolas’s endless arrows but with guns - She has not reloaded - Physics does not exist in So it Union - This sound is like 20 cats meowing. A choir of cats - Helen and Gaston are mad - Murder by fork - I love you Helen but I need the boi - This movie brings out the worst in you and I am scared - “WHen I was an egg I eat 4 cousin lads to help me get large” - This mans scares me. He has a scary face. His head looks like a foot. He looks like he could be in Twilight.  - The timeline is hurting my head. Too much jumping - Helen Mirren is like Polly Grey - THE BOI! NOOO COME BACK!!!! - I want Cillian. Him not being on screen gives me separation anxiety - Noooo one fucks like Gaston - Wait is that blood? On the chessboard? We’re just gonna gloss over that? Oh okay - The sex police! Throw a condom at the window - Luke Evens with rolled up sleeves is a look - Oh my God that bra is shit - Give me the dicq - They look like 1990′s powerpuff girls - That is a terrible look. it’s 50/50 at this point - SHE IS PISSSSSSSED - *Chris is in awe and terrifed over my knowledge of things* - She is wearing a garbage bag as a coat. That is not good. - He looks like Prince Harry. a scared prince harry - THE BOI! THE BOIIIII! - GET TO THE BOI! GET TO THE BOI! - He’s Spy Boi everybody say hi - Those eyes. His eyes, I’m a popsticle  - Everyone is either horny or high. What is this movie.  - *talks about another movie during a montage*  - This is a terrible series of wis. get better wigs - Oh! Okay back to be horny for the dicc - OOF! *sees an ass* - Can’t they have sex in a more comfortable place? Thwy always have sex in uncomfortable spots. Can’t they get a room? - Did you see that guy in the vest! An absolute unit! - THE BOI! - Cillian can stomp on my face  - The hair! the eyebrows! AHHHHH - “I’m Cillian Murphy bitch” - Christine 2020 - * Christine shows her dog Cillian* - How can you be so calm when you are that close to Cillian Fuck me Eyes Murphy???? - You know what colour his eyes are? Beautiful  - I’m watching this movie fuck off! - She doesn’t get to touch his face! NOOOO - Your screams give me life - I don’t care about pussy now only the bpi - Awww look at him at his little table, he looks so sad - Is that the love boat, is he on it? No? Awwww - Oh God those hands - *Christine makes nervous sounds* - Nobody says no to Gaston - He looks so good in a coat - Those guns are shiny - She looks like she wants to speak to the manager - This movie is trying to hard to be Atomic Blonde and you’re not Charlize - I have never been more attracted to an American accent that before now - Her cry acting is terrible - He’s so tidy  - I stopped caring about the main character anymore - MERK HER! MERK HER! OOF - *CLAPS WHEN CILLIAN HAS A GUN* - Fuck you Anna! - *Chris is alarmed by my knwledge*  - There’s less of him in this movie than in the Big Fish movie, but he looks so good - Please get a rag Cillian - What the fuck? She’s bald? That was the twist she had no hair - So she became the Avatar, master of the four elements - That laptop is not 1990.  - I thought it said Anime Potato - Oh my God just go away! - Oh my go - What the hell was this movie?

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 19

of robo tournaments, espionage, and training camps

Harvar: "...I'm just happy you're alive. No thanks to me. If I see that bitch again, I'm breaking her in two." ox:.... -in the hospital break room- nurse: *tense* Nurse #2: "Hey, you alright?" nurse: yeah...just....*sigh* that one bald kid looks way too much like my ex for my own liking... Nurse #2: "Oh, jeez, really?" nurse: yeah. it makes me want to barf just looking at him. *cringe* to think i came here with my daughter to get _away_ from that.....that psycho! nurse 3: easy there, sachiko. Nurse #2: "Yeah, you got away from him: that's the important thing." sachiko: ...... doctor: nurse rodig- sachiko: I TOLD YOU NOT TO CALL ME THAT D:< Nurse #2: (nervous laughter) "D-Doctor? I could take over for Sachiko for a bit...Wh-What did you need?" -elsewhere- Patty: "Yep. That's her." (taps the photograph of Kepuri) "Creepy girl from Deathbucks." liz: *snerk* Kid: "Hmm...Liz, what can you tell me about Kepuri?" liz: short and annoying for one. also has a weird bug obsession. Patty: "Really jealous of Sis and Wes." liz: oh shush. Kid: (eyebrow raise) "Hmm...She looks familiar...Was she the same competitor at that Robot Fighting Competition in London?" liz: that's her. Kid: "...Hmmm...May have to call up old friends. See whether Yohei is available." liz: alright. *And so* Kid: "Mana, describe how Kepuri behaved towards you." mana: malicious, rude, a bit nuts i guess. Kid: "Hmm...Dangerous combination. And a big ego?" mana: oooh yes. 7-7 Kid: (smirks) "Then that is the way to defeat her." mana: hmm? Kid: "She's going to want a stage, attention...Maybe Death City needs a Robot Competition." mana: hmmmm. i think it should~ *eye glint* Yohei: "Mana, you want to be in disguise, or face her as is?" mana: i'll face her as myself this time. Yohei: (nods) Kid: "We'll post the announcement for the competition. We'll keep competitors to you, Yohei, and a few undercover DWMA." mana: alright. Yohei: "I'll get something whipped up to make sure Bug Brain doesn't hurt anyone." (pats Mana on the head) -elsewhere- NoFix: "Feel that electricity in the air?" guard: no? NoFix: "My buddy is back! And looking different!" guard: ?????? guard 2: how do you know this stuff?? NoFix: "The Internet. And a tiny sexy person inside my head." guard:...............................................................................ok then.... -elsewhere- Wes: (shudders) "That girl was always weird." liz: i know, right? Wes: "She was an awful waitress, too." (smiles) "And she couldn't compare to you in that uniform." liz: *blush* oh hush you. *pokes his cheeks* Wes: (giggles) "I mean that..." (holds her hands by the wrists--and leans in for a kiss on the lips) -smooch- liz: U/////U Wes: (smiles) "You're beautiful when you blush...and it goes down your neck, too..." -a few days later- Yohei: "All set? Know the plan?" mana: yep. Yohei: (pats her head) "Be safe, don't do anything stupid, and dodge." mana: *nods* Shotaro: "And Tool, Chie, and me will be there to save you from crazy Lightning Bug Lady!" mana: *glare* -in the stadium- girl: this is pretty exciting. Boy: "Yeah! I can't believe Death City got a robot tournament!" girl 2: oi! izumi! i found our seats! izumi: ok! Girl #3: "Maybe this one could do on without being interrupted by a robot rampage or crazy security guards." izumi: maybe... -and so, the tournament begins!- Yohei: (watching monitors on progress of GET) -later on- Spirit: "Any signs of our special guest coming?" marie: not yet. Spirit: "We're going to need you out there--seeing as this person has some electrical abilities." marie: *nods* Spirit: "Contain the target, and we'll keep civilians safe." marie: right. Stein: "Hmm...Having civilians gather for a sting operation? This is rather reckless..." marie: sadly, it's really the best choice we have.... -in the shadows, kohaku watches them, silently- -elsewhere- Rodigy: "Don't screw this up." kepuri: please, with my new masterpiece, there's no way we can mess up! Rodigy: "You double-checked the operating system?" kepuri: yes i did. Rodigy: (starts listing) "Backed up the information? Re-charged the batteries? Tighten the bolts? Recalibrate the--" kepuri: YES! >n< Rodigy: "Okay, okay. Just being thorough. But really, revenge on one girl? That's petty." kepuri: *glare* kepuri: you tried to smash her with a big robot too! Rodigy: "Yes, but that was to break Yohei's will towards my goals of coercing him back into making robots that would enslave humanity for the global domination of Dokeshis. Your plan just sounds like high school." kepuri: well you should know i hold grudges! like that stupid bitch yowaka in jr high school. *growls* Rodigy: "...Well, at least your bloodlust is working towards my ends. Although I don't think killing Yowaka will help my plans...Also, your brain is an odd place to be in." kepuri: oh shush! >n<# Rodigy: "Fine. Turn on our robot and proceed. (But I think after we finish killing a lot of humans, we should go to therapy.)" kepuri: 7n7 -and so- Shotaro: "Yay! Go, Robots! Beat each other up!" ???: *he's looking around* Tuhl: (notices the person...) "Hmm...I wonder how many punches Mana will get in..." -on the other side of the stadium- shinra: this is pretty awesome! Arthur: "Hmm...Why can none of these robots have a knight theme?" tsugumi: ooh, look at that one! *she points to a robot* Meme: "??? Oh! That one looks powerful!" Anya: "Why are people fascinated with robots?" mio: the designs are pretty cool. Meme: "Ever want to design a robot, Mio?" mio: 7.7 i was just saying... -a few rounds later- kepuri: fufufu...time to make your debut, TYRANT-TULA! Rodigy: "...I preferred Black Widowmaker." kepuri: the design was based on a funnelweb, a type of tarantula, thus, Tyrant-Tula! Rodigy: "...I still like my name better, you insectophile." kepuri: ah! it's starting! Rodigy: "Then what are you waiting for? SLAUGHTER THESE PIGS!" -in the arena- mana: !!!! Shotaro: "Oh no!" kepuri: come on into our parlor, little flies~! Rodigy: "..." *snort* Spirit: "Marie! Akane! Get out there!" Akane: "Right!" marie: on it! Tuhl: "Let's go!" (he and Shotaro jump down) Akane: "Someone get up in the air! Clay and I will take down a leg!" shinra: !!! Arthur: "What are we waiting for? Let's burn this spider!" shinra: right! Akane: (swings Clay's blade at the spider's leg) kepuri: did you want to make your grand reappearance? Rodigy: "How would that work?" kepuri: let me just plug in and- AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! -a web laser shoots at part of the wall, causing a large piece of rubble to fall- ???: !!!!! Shotaro: "Oh no!" (flies back) "I don't think I'm going to make it--" shinra: *jumps in and kicks the rubble away, into the wall* ???: y-you...you saved me! shinra: of course. that's what a hero does, after all. *smiles and returns to the fray* ???:....woah.. Shotaro: (shouts to Shinra) "Good move!" shinra: *grins* Shotaro: "Wish I had fire--but I lost my Bone of the Dragon..." -a screen appears on tyrant-tula's head- ???: "ha ha ha ha ha!" mana: ??? *The screen flickers--showing a bald man with glasses, sneering* Black Star: "...Why is Ox on the TV? I thought he was at the hospital." soul: i dont think that's ox... izumi: *petrified* d....dad?! Rodigy: "Pigs...All of you are pigs. Disgusting wastes of tissue and muscle, held together by, what, faith in your loving Lord Death?" -chatter amongst the audience- civilian: isnt that rodigy? civilian 2: but he died! Rodigy: "How can Death be your god when _I defy Death himself_?!" izumi:.... *she screams and tries to escape* Rodigy: "And as your new Lord, I have one request of you pigs: DIE!" marie: as if! Rodigy: "What?! Which of you tiny humans dare oppose me?!" marie: try a lot of us. *Akane, Shotaro, Tool, Arthur, Shinra...and a stadium full of pissed off attendees* Shotaro: "You bald jerk! I beat your ass once! And my good deed is beating your robo-ass today!" shinra: you know who we even are? shinra: you can call us 'the pest control squad' Rodigy: "...Bug Girl? Kill them quickly." kepuri: ex...terminate.....*she charges at them* Rodigy: (sneers, chuckles) Akane: "Legs! Slice them off!" clay: roger! Akane: *swings at Leg #1* Shotaro: (flies over, looking for a weak spot) -seems the back of one leg is open- Shotaro: "Sweet!" (flies into the opening...) izumi: *cowering in a corner* Black Star: "Soul!" (points to Izumi) "We got to evacuate!" soul: right. it's ok, we're getting you all out of here! Black Star: (holds a hand out to Izumi) izumi: t-thank you....*weak smile* Black Star: (picks her up) "Let's move! Cover us, Soul!" soul: on it! *blade arm* Rodigy: (cackling as a spider leg comes down upon Akane) clay: watch out! Akane: (dodges, trips, flips over, having to use Clay's blade to hold up the leg) "Can you bear it?!" clay: i think so. Akane: "Good..." (slams his hand along the spider leg) "Soul Menace!" (shocks the legs) kepuri: *SCREAMING* Rodigy: "Fight back, you maggot!" kepuri: *missiles deployed* Tuhl: "Crap!" (leaps, trying to knock the missiles off their course) -outside the stadium- sachiko: you have to let me in there, my daughter is in there!! Spirit: "We are evacuating everyone! Please, you have to get back!" sachiko: please! Spirit: "Stay here! I will go in and find her! What is her name? What does she look like?" sachiko: *she shows a picture* her name is Izumi. Spirit: (takes it, runs) "I'm bringing her back--count on it!" -inside- Black Star: "Damn! The debris is blocking the exit!" izumi: *whimpering* Black Star: "...I'm going to set you down, and blast this rock out of our way. Stay behind me." izumi: o-ok... Black Star: (charges his hands) "Big Wave!" (slams Soul Menace at the debris, smashing it apart and sending it forward rather than backwards) sachiko: what the hell?! Black Star: (peeks over the debris) "Um...Hi?" (holds up Izumi) "Come on! Move it along and get away from that killer robot!" izumi: mom! *izumi runs to her mother* sachiko: izumi! oh thank god.. *BOOM* Black Star: *knocked back* "Damn it!" (back on his feet) soul: damn...*he looks back* Black Star: "For a tiny bug, it sure packs a punch. What do we do--stomp on it?" -inside the tyrant-tula- Rodigy: "What are you doing?! Just throwing your legs at random?!! Leg 4 is nearly inoperable, and Leg 7 is sluggish!" kepuri: *silent* A.I.!kepuri: well pardon me i'm kind of been turned into the robot's AI and you taking the lead isnt helping things! Rodigy: "Well, if I left it to _you_ to take the lead, what would happen?! You think you can do a better job?" A.I.!Kepuri: wait...i think someone got in... Rodigy: "...Who?" Shotaro: (waves) "Hi, you bald bastard." Rodigy: o___O kepuri: ..........*her body stares at him with a sad, blank expression* Shotaro: (stares at Kepuri) "...Hey?" (waves his hand over her face, then glares at Rodigy) "What did you do to her?!" Rodigy: "..." (smirks) Rodigy: "This bug is my new pet." A.I.!kepuri: PET MY ASS!....that came out wrong. Shotaro: "...Heh heh heh...'Pet.'" Rodigy: (eyeroll) "Anyway, it's so good to see you, tiny insignificant Dokeshi--but now, I finally get to kill you!" (sends electrical current out of the monitor at Shotaro) Shotaro: "BONE OF TURTLE!" (ducks his head in--and the electrical discharge fries a console) Rodigy: "...Oh, crap...Was that important?" A.I.!kepuri: OW! uh...oh crap. O-O -the legs detach themselves- *The spider-base collapses* Akane: o____O "Run away!" -outside- Stein: "What the hell is going on in there?!" justin: akane, whats going on? Akane: (panting from running) "The robot is down--it's legs fell off!" justin: and the civilians? Akane: "Injuries everywhere. We need medical teams in here now. But I don't know whether the robot itself is still operational." justin: stein? Stein: (nods) "I'll lead medical teams into the stadium. I'll need back-up." -inside- Shotaro: "Hey, Miss Bug Lady? You pretty much loss. So why don't you go back into your body and go with the cops?" kepuri: why dont you SHUT YOUR TRAP OR- Shotaro: "Why do you hate us?" kepuri: she humiliated me! made me a joke! i'll show her..i'll show all of them! Shotaro: "Mana didn't mean to hurt your feelings. She's just awesome at what she does! You know, like how awesome you are." kepuri: ??? o-of course i am! w-why wouldnt i be?! Shotaro: "Yeah! I mean, look at this robot you built! That's so cool! It looks like a spider and everything!" kepuri: y-yeah..wait, WHY AM I TALKING TO YOU?! YOU'RE THE ENEMY! Shotaro: "I could be your friend. I befriended Tuhl, and he tried to cut my head off!" kepuri: ha...hahahaha! i-i dont need friends! t-they're a waste of my time! i-i'm better than all of them! Shotaro: "..." (sits in the chair in the cockpit, next to Kepuri's body) "I had a friend who said the same once. And I miss him every single day." -kepuri's eyes on her physical body begin to tear up- kepuri: s-stop it. Shotaro: "..." (holds her hand in her body) "Your eyes look so sad. Like Emine's..." kepuri: !! *on the screen, she wipes her eyes* i-i'm fine, see?! Shotaro: "Your crying says differently." (smiles broadly) "It shows that you have feelings and want to be with other people! So why don't you come back into your body, and let's get you out of this cool robot and somewhere else where you can make friends?" kepuri: I SAID STOP IT! *she tries to shock him* i-i dont need anyone. and i especially dont need pity from others! Shotaro: "Ouchie!" (holds his arm where he got zapped) "..." (puts his arms around her body, hugs) kepuri: STOP IT ALREADY!! STOP TRYING TO BE NICE TO ME!! GET ANGRY DAMN YOU! JUST...ju-just....*hic hic* stop it.... Shotaro: (pats her back) "It's okay. I know it hurts, when people are mean and don't care about you. So why don't I start by being your first friend?" kepuri: LIAR! LIAR LIAR LIAR LIAR LIAR LIAR!!!! Shotaro: "I'll be your friend, Kepuri." Rodigy: "Oh, like anyone would want to be this loser's friend. She can't even kill people..." kepuri: oh i cant kill huh, oh i can kill! AND I'M GONNA START BY HITTING THE SELF DESTRUCT AND TAKING YOU ALL OUT WITH ME! HA....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! *she is laughing and crying at the same time* Shotaro: "Wh-What?! Don't do that! You'll die, too!" kepuri: HAHAHAHAHA! SO?! WHO EVEN CARES ANYMORE~! WHO'S GOING TO MOURN THE BUG LOVING LOSER GIRL?! NO ONE! THAT'S WHO! Shotaro: "I can't let you die! That guilt will be on me forever! If you die, I'll mourn every single day!" (looks at her body) "Well, I guess I know my good deed..." (taps his watch) "Yohei! How do I put someone's mind back into their body?!" Yohei: (over the watch) "...What?" kepuri: w-what?! hahahaha wow...y-you... really....are an idiot! Yohei: "...Oh. Her? Yeah, if it is anything like the Fear Robot Rodigy had designed, he would've left some obvious, stupid fail-safe to kick-back someone's mind back into their body. It'll probably be a red button." Rodigy: o____o Yohei: "Granted, I designed the Robot, but he insisted on a big red button. Weirdo." kepuri: l-like hell...i'm....gonna let you help me....*she takes a file, KEPURIYANMA.EXE* and drags it to the recycle bin* Shotaro: "Uh...Yohei? She's trying to put her mind into the recycling bin to kill herself?" Yohei: "...You could always try pouring soda over the control panel. That might stop her." -delete all files?- Shotaro: (frowns) "That's not very helpful." (looks at Kepuri) "Don't do it! Please! I'm begging you! If you do this, there is no going back! You can't just un-do something like this! You can't just give up on life!" kepuri: just....why are you being so nice to me? after i twice tried killing your friend?! Shotaro: (laughs) "You know how many people have tried to kill me? And I'm great friends with them! And I like you! You're smart, funny, and you like bugs--that's awesome! You even got bug-themed clothes. Did you make those yourself?" kepuri: stop it....stop trying to be friends with me! y-you..stupid...stupid kid.....*she breaks down* Shotaro: "Please...don't give up. You are better than this. Come on--come back here, Kepuri. Be my friend, please?" kepuri: w-why cant you let me die in peace? i-if you let me live..i-ill kill you.....you and everyone else....ha...haha....*hic* Shotaro: "No! You are better than this! So, please, come out..." Rodigy: "..." (electricity crackling around him) kepuri: b-but how? i..i made it a one-way system....b-big mistake on my part, huh? but...at least my soul is still in my body, right? Shotaro: "...Well, if you give me time, Yohei could figure out a way to make a two-way system! You two are smart--you'll think of something! And then you'll be whole again!" kepuri:........you're pretty damn, adamant, kid....it pisses me off....but...i appreciate it....i guess... Rodigy: "Too bad it is for naught." kepuri: !!! w-wha- Rodigy: (shocks Kepuri's AI) Shotaro: "No!" kepuri: *she's screaming* o-ow.....i-it hurts....please....N-NO LET ME OUT! I-I CHANGE MY MIND! I DONT WANT TO DIE!! Shotaro: "Let her go!" Rodigy: "One-way? ONE WAY! Now I am stuck here! I at least had your body before! You intended to leave me in here?!" (shocks her again) kepuri: *tries to hit the 'restore file' button in the trash bin* Rodigy: "Oh, can't have you do that!" (backhands her) kepuri: wait! Rodigy: "Goodbye..." Shotaro: "NO!" kepuri: wai- -now deleting KEPURIYANMA.EXE- Shotaro: (devastated, quiet voice) "No." Rodigy: (smirks) "Goodbye, pig." -kepuri vanishes from the screen. her body now an empty husk- Rodigy: (cackles) "Well, I guess I have to start from scratch, finding a new piggy to use for my--" *A chair crashes through Rodigy's monitor* Rodigy: (pops up on another monitor) "As I was saying, I will need someone new to--" Shotaro: "SHUUUUUUUUUUT UUUUUUUUUUP!" Rodigy: "?!" *Shotaro is glowing red, as are his eyes* Shotaro: "You bastard..." (glares at Rodigy) "I'LL KILL YOU!" chie: !!!! i got a bad feeling all the sudden... Rodigy: o_o; (laughs nervously) "No, you won't, because I--" Shotaro: (slams his fist through the control panel, causing an electrical short) -BOOOOOM- Rodigy: (stuttering from the computer system crashing) "W-Wait! D-D-Don't! I can-can-can recover the f-f-f-file! Just let me--" chie: AH!...w-what was- Shotaro: "Are you lying to me?" Rodigy: "...Yes." Shotaro: (inhales, then rips the motherboard loose, snapping it in half) Rodigy: "NOOO-O-O-O-0101010101010101--" *BOOM* *The spider-robot splits in half* Akane: "What?!" (looks up--as debris falls from above) "Shit!" (trying to out-run it--and gets knocked down) clay: AKANE! WE NEED BACK UP! NOW! Stein: "What is going on?!" *BOOM!* Stein: "..." (sees a fire atop the spider...and a figure in shadows, with a skull face, clutching a body in his arms) Stein: "...Lord Death?" *It is Shotaro, in Kyokotsu Mode...DARK Kyokotsu Mode* justin: i....i dont think that's lord death.... Shotaro: (panting, huffing...his face is decorated like a demonic skull, his fingers curled like claws as he holds onto Kepuri's lifeless body) mami: !!! Shotaro: (growling, sets Kepuri's corpse down...then howls up at the sky) mana: SHOWTARO!! Crona: "Oh no! M-Mami! Cover me!" Shotaro: (steps down from the wreckage, batting at DWMA soldiers) "MURDERERS! HUMAN MURDERERS!" mami: *magical girl mode* right! ~REGALE!~ *golden ribbons try to hold down showtaro* Shotaro: "WITCH! I'LL KILL YOU!" (struggling to get free) Crona: (approaches, frowning) "Stop this, now." Shotaro: (roars at Crona, who does not flinch) Crona: "Shhh...Calm down. It's okay..." Shotaro: "SHE'S DEAD! HE KILLED HER! THEY ALWAYS KILL US! HUMANS! YOU ALL KILL DOKESHI!" Crona: "...I know. And I'm sorry. Humans are awful...but you have known that for so long..." Shotaro: (roars, crying) mana: ........ chie: there are terrible, terrible people in the world. but...there's still some good ones too. mana, yohei, saki... Shotaro: "YOHEI TRIED TO KILL PEOPLE LIKE US! DOKESHI! HE IS THE PROBLEM!" chie: true, but he did change....people can change for the better...even you. *she smiles* Shotaro: (the red is dying down) "I couldn't save her, Chie..." chie: *she hugs him* it's ok.... Shotaro: "..." (sobs) "They're dead...I killed them..." chie: shhh... it's ok.... Shotaro: (clutches her, keeps crying) Yohei: "..." (turns his back, pats Mana on the shoulder) "I'll help survivors..." mami:.....*she doesnt know what to do* Crona: "..." (pats Mami on the shoulder) "Let's help her get him to the hospital..." -later, at the hospital- sachiko: i'm truly sorry about all the trouble my ex caused you. Shotaro: "..." (looks away) Tuhl: (small laugh) "It's fine...We had to deal with him before..." chie: it's understandable. (thinking: both the apology and why you left him -__-;) Yohei: (not in Shotaro's room, sitting outside) Tuhl: (clears his throat) "At least you and your daughter are safe." sachiko: i cant thank you and the DWMA enough. Shotaro: "..." (turns over, facing away) Tuhl: "Y-Yeah..." sachiko: i should tend the other patients...*she looks at spirit* Spirit: "Y-Yeah...Thanks for what you do around here, too." sachiko: *she smiles and hands him a piece of paper with her number on it* give me a call sometime. Spirit: o\\\\\\\\o "...Okay." mami: .....*sweatdrop* Yohei: (smirks as Sachiko departs...then looks in on Shotaro's room...can't bear to step into the room...) -elsewhere- Kid: "We're lucky the injuries were far less than they could've been...but none of this feels like it was worth it...Do we even know who ordered Kepuri to act?" liz: not sure...i think it had something to do with rodigy... Kid: (sighs) "Corrupted by a madman...Awful." -elsewhere- Crona: "..." mami: *she gives chrona a hug* ........ Crona: (silent, returns the hug) mami: ........*sniff* am...am i a bad person? Crona: "Wh-What? No! Why would you say that?" mami: ah...i-it's nothing...i guess i'm just overthinking things... Crona: "...Was it him calling you...a witch?" mami:......am...am i awful? Crona: (shakes their head) "No...You are one of the kindest people I've met." mami:....*sniff* Crona: (holds her, pats her back) "It's okay. You are a good person." mami: *hugs them, crying* Crona: (rubs hand softly along her back, letting her cry) -later, mami falls asleep- Crona: (watches her sleeping..."She's so...pretty...") -at school, the next day- Arthur: "You hear anything about that Dokeshi who helped us?" shinra: he was insistent on helping out at the hospital... Arthur: "Jeez, really? After the injuries he had?" shinra: ........ Arthur: "...Think he'd mind a visit?" shinra:..good idea. -elsewhere, with emine- Emine: (looks at newspaper) \???: piece of shit kid...i should never have given birth to you...\ Emine: "..." (sips on his tea) "Awful." lin-kimpur: what now? Emine: "No, not the tea: it's delicious. Something else..." lin-kimpur: that's what i mean...what do we do now? Emine: (puts down the paper, showing Shotaro's fury) "If he fails to perform a good deed daily, it'll be bad for both of us..." (sneers) "Maybe we need to cause some trouble to make sure he keeps performing good deeds." lin-kimpur: good idea... Emine: "Contact Shinoda. I have a target in mind..." -elsewhere- Yohei: (typing) chie: well, showtaro's been doing his good deeds....any progress? Yohei: (shakes his head, not looking away) "No. Whoever wanted Rodigy back hid their tracks." (taps the motherboard) "Even trying to get this thing back online is...a challenge." chie: ......... Yohei: "...Chie...I'm sorry." chie: ?? Yohei: "...Do you know why I joined the Dokeshi Hunt?" chie: ....yohei.... Yohei: "There were terrorist movements among Dokeshis...and I fell into the fear-paranoia around it." chie:...*she holds his hand* Yohei: "And it took having to see Dokeshi face to face to realize...how wrong I was." chie: *blush* Yohei: "...Shotaro hates me." chie: yohei.....that isnt true... Yohei: "...I think I'll have to give Shotaro time...when should I talk with him?" chie:....whenever you feel ready... Yohei: "...When does he get released?" chie: about a week. Yohei: "...I'll see him tomorrow...Might as well." -at lunch- Harvar: "Damn." ox: yeah..i dont even feel hungry.... Harvar: "...What do we do now?" ox: i dont know.... Harvar: "That girl..." ox: .......................... Harvar: "I...wanted to kill her." ox:........ Harvar: "Now, she's..." (puts his head down) ox:......*pats his back* Harvar: (shakes a bit, then calms down) "...You start any of the make-up homework?" ox: yeah, just about halfway done. Harvar: (smirks) "Over-achiever. I'm not even a fourth through." ox: maybe a study date? we can invite kim and...anyone you want to >.>; kim: PASS! Harvar: "...No one I'm interested in." (glances at Kim) "The man was in a hospital and depends on you to improve his grades." ox: hey! kim:...................... Harvar: "He only has eyes for you, and the only thing getting him through the hospital was the thought of your smile, and this is how you repay him." (does the "Tsk Tsk" gesture) ox+kim: HARVAR!! Harvar: "...You would probably have attractive children." -BWHAP- Harvar: (head against desk) "Ow." kim: jackie holy shit. Jacqueline: "He was never going to stop talking otherwise..." (slight blush as she looks at Kim) -after school- Kid: "Oh, Shinra! What are you doing after school?" shinra: i was thinking of checking out the arcade. Kid: (nods) "You play games much?" shinra: yeah. f.zero and stuff like that. Kid: (smiles) "I wonder whether you and my sister would get along...or be competitive against each other." shinra: heh, which one? Kid: "Kirika." (laughs) "I think Shiori is a little too young for video games." shinra: yeah, haha... plus i wouldnt want to fight a baby. Kid: (smirks) "You better not. Or her big brother would have a few words with you." shinra: *nervous smile* Kid: "Well, enjoy the games. Say hi to the commanders for me." -later- Kid: "I'm home." stocking: hey sweetie. lord death: welcome home, kiddo. *making dinner* Kid: (smiles, kisses Stocking on the cheek, turns to his father) "Happy to be back. Need any help?" -later that night- Kid: "That was an excellent meal." liz: thanks. Patty: "Very tasty! My compliments to the chef!" -that night- stocking: *snuggles up to kid* Kid: (kisses her) stocking: hehe~ Kid: (brushes a hand along her face) "You are more beautiful each day." stocking: *she smiles and kisses his nose* Kid: "You will be here in the morning, yes?" stocking: of course i will. Kid: (smiles, hugs her) "I love you." stocking: i love you too. Kid: *yawns* "Good night, Angel..." -the next day- Kid: *yawn* (looks at the clock with its calendar...) -it's march 7. the time is 6:07- stocking: zzzzzz. Kid: (rubbing his eyes..."Is it Friday?") -seems it is.- Kid: (slowly tries to get out of bed, quietly, heading to the hallway door) stocking: *still asleep* Kid: (goes into the hallway, down the stairs to start breakfast...) -later, at school- Tuhl: "Good morning, Miss Marie." marie: morning. Tuhl: "How's today starting for you?" marie: good. i'm going to be taking little christa to her playdate later today. Tuhl: "That's good. Who's the playdate with?" marie: little shiori. Tuhl: "Lord Death and Yumi's kid?" marie: yep. Tuhl: "That'll be good for Christa, make friends around her age." marie: *she smiles* Tuhl: "...Can I ask for some advice?" marie: what is it? Tuhl: "Shotaro is leaving the hospital today, and him and Yohei aren't, you know, seeing eye to eye..." marie: oh no! Tuhl: "Yeah...I'm trying to figure out a way to make them get along...and some student told me about something called the 'Get-Along Shirt'?" marie: ohhh...hehehe, i think i can help you on that. Tuhl: "Really? Great!" -later- Shotaro: "..." chie: ......you did great on your good deed, today. Shotaro: "...Yeah." (looks away) chie:....... chie: you hungry? Shotaro: "..." (his stomach growls) o___o "...Maybe." chie: great. *At the cafeteria* Shotaro: (shoveling food in his mouth, but not talking...) ???: (peeks around the corner at Shotaro and Chie) chie: good eats, huh? Shotaro: "...Sure..." (avoids looking at Chie, sees TV on in the cafeteria...) -seems to be a weather report- Shotaro: "...Chie...I think I should leave." chie: hmm? Shotaro: "I need to find Emine and...you all are slowing me down." chie: ....... Shotaro: "We found your sister, so you don't need me..." chie: showtaro.... Shotaro: "...You'll all just get hurt." chie:.......*she puts a hand on his shoulder* but you didnt hurt us. Shotaro: "...I could have. Like Yohei--" Yohei: "Like me, what?" (appears from around the corner, where he was watching) Shotaro: "..." (steps out of his wheelchair, marches towards Yohei, looks up, glares at him) chie: showtaro.... Shotaro: "..." (pulls back his fist) Yohei: "!!!" chie: SHOWTARO STOP! Shotaro: "JUSTICE--" *PUNCH* Yohei: (knocked back, his nose bleeding) mana: *her hands in fists, shaking* Shotaro: (dazed look, then springs up) "Mana?! What the hell?!!" Yohei: "I'm not saying I didn't deserve that..." (puts tissue to his face) "...but yeah, what the hell?" mana: *panting* showtaro, you've been at yohei's throat since the tournament. i know you're upet about kepuri, but getting angry at someone else isnt going to help anything! Shotaro: "You're one to talk! Do you know what people like Kepuri and me went through! Bullied! Beaten! Then to find out your Dokeshi, and it only gets worse! You have no idea what that's like, Mana!" mana:.......*she hugs him* can i talk to you outside? Shotaro: (struggling to be let go) -outside- mana: showtaro.... Shotaro: o\\\\\o "That was embarrassing...You held lifted me up in front of everyone and carried me outside..." mana: i know what it's like.... Shotaro: "...Know what?" mana: to be mistreated. back in my home town, when i was younger, my skills were still developing. the other children called me 'Migomana' or 'garbage girl' because of it. Shotaro: (grumbles) "Yeah, I know that...I remember." mana: i dont know what it's like being a dokeshi, but i know you arent a bad person... Shotaro: "...What if I become a bad person? Kepuri did...Rodigy did...Emine...What if Dokeshi are just supposed to be awful?" mana: chie's a dokeshi, and she's a good person. besides, you still have good deeds to do. *she smiles* Shotaro: "What's the point...I've done good deeds for years, and I still have pretty much lost Emine...his friendship...him..." mana: ............ mana: you still have an obligation to do good deeds, it's in your condition after all. even then, we're still friends, no matter what, ok? Shotaro: "...Even if I became like Kepuri? Or Rodigy?" mana: *she hugs him* i have the feeling you wont. Shotaro: "..." (shakes, crying) "Th-Thank you..." -later- Yohei: (putting ice to his nose) "Some punch..." chie: *she pats his shoulder* Yohei: "...I would've just let Shotaro keep punching...let him get it out of his system..." chie:....*she hugs him* Yohei: "Maybe then he would see that he is not so far gone..." (hugs her) "I'm sorry." -elsewhere- Spirit: "B-B-But...Why would she give me her number?!" clay: i dunno, it's anyone's guess. Spirit: "What if it goes wrong?! The last two women I slept with were witches--and one of them was a bad witch!" clay: well,....akane help me out here. Akane: "...Call her. You don't know what may happen unless you try, or else you will live with regret, like the regret Clay feels everyday when he is too cowardly to just ask Anya--" clay: AKANE! D:< Akane: "What? Just ask Anya out for a date. That boy with the knight complex hasn't bothered her in months." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Say 'hi' to Auntie Marie's child, Shiori!" shiori: *waves* christa: hiya! Azusa: "Thank you for visiting, Christa! I hope you and Shiori have fun today." -at the dorms- tamaki:................... Kana: "Tamaki? Are you okay?" tamaki: i-i'm fine, i'm just tired.... Kana: (examines Tamaki's eyes) tamaki: *she seems tired* Kana: "...I am bothering you. Why don't you take a nap?" tamaki: yeah... good idea... Kana: "...Do you want to sleep with my doll?" tamaki: i-it's fine. i'm good. Kana: "...Okay. If you need anything, feel free to ask..." (starts to leave) tamaki: ok....*frowns silently* *Phone buzzes* tamaki:.... *she checks her phone* Arthur: (texting) [how u holding up?] tamaki:... [doing well] Arthur: [i hope so. please be ok. i want you to be safe, and i miss u] tamaki:.................[ok ^^] Arthur: [get some sleep. love u] tamaki:.....*biting her lip* -elsewhere- eruka: *watching a move on the TV* Free: "Yo. What's on?" eruka: just MST3000 the movie. Free: o______o "YAHOOOOOO!" (hops on the couch) "Woo!" eruka: ^^; Free: (giggling and bouncing in his seat) "So cool." -in the witch world- Witch Judge: "Hmmm...This is not good." Assistant: what's wrong? Witch Judge: "Medusa and that Book, still out there..." assistant: ah... Witch Judge: "You would think the DWMA could actually do something..." -in the cells- Alone: *grumbling* ???: this is buuuulllllshiiiiiit! all because i got one order of tea wrong. i mean, what the fuck?! Alone: "?! Who the hell is that?" ???: just another prisoner like you, poochy. Alone: "Gee, how bad did you screw up _tea_ to get locked up? Did you poison it?" ???: i think they just hate me and wanted to scapegoat me. assholes. Alone: "Scapegoat you over what?" (pauses) "Your familiar ain't a goat, is it?" ???: no!.....it's a slug. Alone: "..." (loud laughter) slug witch: oh shush! >n< Alone: "Ha ha ha! So, what's your name?" slug witch: deidre. Alone: "My name is Alone. Nice to chat with ya." deidre: mhhm.. Alone: "...I'm here 'cause I tried to do awful things to a frog witch." deidre: yikes. Alone: "Tch. Relax. She's still alive." deidre: oh... Alone: "Yeah...I don't think she'll take me back if I see her again. Plus, that other werewolf fights dirty." deidre: classic love triangle. except its another werewolf instead of a shitty glitter box. Alone: "..." (Excalibur face) "Ugh...Those books are so insulting..." deidre: true that. Alone: "...How long you in here for?" deidre: *shrug* about a week at most. Alone: "Nuts. I don't even get a probation hearing for another few decades." deidre: that sucks. Alone: "At least you get out...Tch. These people are jerks, huh?" deidre: yeah. up on their high horses. Alone: "Well, maybe they'll get knocked off of them...There are horse witches, are there?" -elsewhere- stocking: ahhh...that was great. Kid: (sighs) "Agreed..." (strokes her cheek) stocking: mmmmm~ Kid: "What now?" (hugs her) stocking: how-ah! Ow!! Kid: (pulls back) "Stocking? What's wrong?" stocking: ah..c-cramp....damn... Kid: "Let me get you some medicine...Anything else I should bring?" stocking: a hot water bottle please... Kid: "Okay." (puts on his robe, goes to the kitchen...) *Kid returns with medicine and the hot water bottle* stocking: *nuzzles* thanks, babe. Kid: "You're welcome. I'm sorry." stocking: i-it's fine.....i'm glad you're here with me. Kid: (kisses her cheek) "I hope you feel better soon..." stocking: could i lay in your arms for a bit? Kid: (repositions himself, holds her in his arms) "Of course..." stocking: mmmmm~ Kid: "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kiddo... Kid: (kisses her cheek, then hums) stocking:.....warm.... Kid: "So are you...Mmmm...I feel comfortable holding you." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "I never thought I would find someone like you...you are so loving, so beautiful..." stocking: *blush* and i didnt think i would meet such an amazing guy. thanks for being part of my life, kid. Kid: "Thank you for being part of my life." (rubs along her arm) -elsewhere- Yumi: (sets Shiori back into her crib) shiori: zzzzzz.... Yumi: (smiles at Death) lord death: rest, young one. *kisses shiori's forehead* Yumi: *sniff* "Our baby..." lord death:....*he hugs yumi* Yumi: "So many years with her..." lord death: *trembling, holding her close* Yumi: "Honey? What's wrong?" lord death: i'm scared....alice....athena...they both died some time after giving birth...i...i dont want to lose you too.... Yumi: "..." (hugs him) "I'm not going anywhere. Count on it." lord death: *he hugs back* Yumi: "Let's focus on now. Our baby is safe, you are safe, I am safe, our family is safe..." lord death:.....*he's beginning to calm down now* Yumi: (pats his back) "Maybe some tea?" -the next day, at school- Kid: "How do you feel, Stocking?" stocking: a little better.... seems we have art class today. Kid: (smiles) "Excellent. I wonder what we will be working on." -in class, the instructions were for students to draw a picture of their childhood friend- Kid: "..." (grows quiet) stocking:.....*drawing honekoneko* Kid: (drawing Maka and Homura...manages to sketch the pigtails quite well) mio: *drawing a group of kids on a playground while the drawing of young mio is in a corner crying with a rain cloud over her head* -soul draws a girl with long blonde hair and a blue dress- Anya: *drawing a small boy with spikey hair* Patty: (crude drawing of Liz) kyouko: *drawing a picture of rin and yukio* Arthur: "..." (draws a dog) ao: *draws herself as a child with a younger akane, with notes indicating who is who...ao's hair is noticeably very short* Kid: (looks over his illustration...) *sigh* -after class- Kid: (puts his drawing into his portfolio...looks sad) stocking:.....*she holds his hand* Kid: (holds her hand) "Thank you." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (smiles sadly) "Have to move forward...but I don't want to forget..." stocking: yeah.... Kid: "...I am happy with the result...and I like your illustration." stocking: thanks. Kid: "...What do we have for our next class?" -gym class- Patty: "What're we playing today?" (spots Juggernaut--and stares at his short-shorts) liz: looks like volley ball. Patty: "Sweet! Who're the captains for each team?" -team RED has arthur, while team BLUE has a random student- Arthur: "Knights! We will win this battle! Defeat the opposition! Crush them!" soul: -_-;; Kid: (looks at Stocking) stocking: *cracks knuckles* you're on, boyle! Arthur: (smirks) "Have at thee!" (tosses the ball up and serves it over the net) -the game continues until....- Arthur: "Damn! We just need one more point..." takeru: *headbutts the ball into.....* Kid: "Oh, crap--" *BOOM* stocking: *jumps in and volley'd in the face*..................ow. that smarts. Kid: "Stocking?!" (holds her) "Oh no! We need to get you to the nurse!" stocking:....w-who's stocking? Kid: o___o "...Ha ha ha?" stocking: kid, i was joking. ^^; but seriously, it fucking hurts like hell. takeru: s-sorry!! Arthur: "...Still, a victory is a victory..." -later- Kid: "You saved me from that volleyball...I'm so sorry." stocking: it's fine.....are you _sure_ you're ok? you've been clingier than usual today since gym..... Kid: (clutching Stocking) "...I have no idea what you mean..." stocking:....*sigh* kid, i'm sorry for that little 'amnesia' stunt i pulled earlier... Kid: (blushing) "I-I knew you were joking...I just would hate if, you know...you forgot about me." stocking:....*she holds his hands* i dont think i ever could.... Kid: (smiles) "I could never forget you...There's no one like you..." -later- Kid: (washing his face) liz: you ok in there? Kid: "H-Huh?" (dries his face) "Oh, yes." (opens the bathroom door) "Sorry, just washing up." liz: *putting away towels* Kid: How are you, Liz? liz: good...you? Kid: (shrugs) "Just...thinking. As usual." liz: hmm...... Kid: "...I...love Stocking." liz: i know kid. Kid: "...I don't know when is the right time to...p-p-p..." liz: breathe kid. Kid: (inhales) "Propose." liz: well, you did say 'after college' right? Kid: "Yes...I know that is the right time. But it's...it's like when you really want something to happen, and you can't wait for it to happen." liz: yeah.. -elsewhere- Kana: "..." eternal feather: is everything ok? Kana: "Yes. I just find Tamaki's demeanor vexing." eternal feather: hmm....*she looks out the window, at the pouring rain* -in tamaki's room, she lay on her bed, drenched- -at the 8th- Arthur: (stares at his phone) shinra:...*looks at akitaru as if to say 'say something to him man!'* Akitaru: "..." (clears his throat) "How's it hanging, Arthur?" Arthur: (still staring at his phone--and now cringing at that question) shinra: i think the window may be open, i'll just...fix that. *exits* Arthur: "..." (stands, exits, knocks on Gabriella's door) gabriella: hmm? what is it? Arthur: T___T "I miss her..." gabiella:...*awkward back pats* Arthur: (crying) "I think something's wrong..." Arthur: "I just get a sense..." gabriella: hmm? Arthur: "That she's not doing well..." gabriella: hmm....should we have someone check up on her? Arthur: (nods) maki:....!! how about tsugumi? Arthur: "I-I think that would help..." -the next day at school- Kid: "Is your face okay, Stocking? After that volleyball..." stocking: it's fine. Kid: (nods) "What is our first class?" -at lunch- Patty: "Hmmm...The stir fry tastes really good today." -later- Kid: (looking over a calendar) stocking: what'cha looking for? Kid: "Aside from spring break, I'm trying to see what other events are coming up...Don't want to miss birthdays or activities..." liz:....looks like kim's birthday is coming up near the end of the month. Kid: "Ah...I wonder what to get her...aside from a bag full of money." -elsewhere, at the 1st- Burns: "Hmm..." (studies an insect in a vial) -knock knock- nozomi: c-commander burns? Burns: (places the vial into a desk drawer) "Yes?" nozomi: i brought you your coffee, sir. Burns: "...Thank you." (takes it) Burns: "How are you?" nozomi: i've been doing well, sir. Burns: "Hmmm..." (sets the coffee on his desk) "I want to ask you something." nozomi: hmm? Burns: "I have some contacts who could help you with the person you are seeking..." nozomi: you do? Burns: "Perhaps someone who can get your target...alone." nozomi: ......who is it? Burns: "Someone here at the 1st, with a skill set that should prove valuable to you..." nozomi: ah... Burns: "One of my three most trusted members...You will meet with them." nozomi: o-of course, sir. Burns: "Good. Tell them what you need, they will take care of the rest." nozomi: o-of course. thank you... Burns: (nods) "Anything else?" nozomi: that's all for now, sir. thank you again... Burns: "Okay. I'll see you for practice tomorrow morning." nozomi: *she exits* ............................ Burns: "..." (opens a folder, with photographs of individuals...including one of Nozomi) "Hmm...Now with the bug, it's time to proceed." -elsewhere- Wes: "..." soul: you ok? Wes: "Yeah...Just a little shaken..." soul: yeah..... Wes: "...I'm sorry I wasn't here so many times..." soul:....it's fine. Wes: "...Maybe we could do something a little more predictable...You like brunch?" soul: ....sure. Wes: "Maybe we meet up for brunch on Sundays?" (small laugh) "A little too hipster-ish?" soul: sounds good, i think. Wes: "Cool. We can go out...as I don't think my cooking will be very good." soul: yeah, haha. Wes: "...You're a great cook, though." soul: i've had practice. Wes: (nods) "Anything worth doing takes time, right?" soul: yeah....... Wes: "...Any spring break plans?" soul: not sure yet. Wes: "Want to travel or stay in town?" soul: not sure yet.. -at the 8th- shinra: spring training camp? Akitaru: "Spring Training Camp!" (he's wearing a baseball cap) Takehisa: -_- (removes the cap off Akitaru's head) "Not that kind of Spring Training, sir." shinra:.... *reexamines the flier* -the 1st brigade is hosting a spring training camp for other brigade members hoping to improve their skill- Arthur: "The 1st? That's...a red flag." shinra:.....seems members of other brigades will be there as well... Arthur: "Hm...And if we don't go, that looks all the more suspicious." shinra: hmmmm.... i think we should do it. Besides, we might get some info from nozomi... Arthur: "Yeah...And everyone else will be staying here?" shinra: yep.... commander, arthur and i volunteer for this mission. Akitaru: "Awesome! Well, get packing!" shinra: yes sir. -some time later- ???: (a girl with her hair in two buns) say, you guys are in the 8th right? Arthur: "Yes, we are." ???: ah, i'm Fang-Hua Huo, member of the 7th brigade. nice to meet you. *she smiles* ryuuko: a pleasure to see you again. *She nods* sayu: this is gonna be so cool!! shinra: seems the representatives of the 8th, 7th, 3rd, and squad 0 are here... ryuuko: now to wait for the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th members... Arthur: "..." takeru: *panting* i...i'm here! phew..... Arthur: (to Takeru) "You okay?" takeru: j-just ran...i-i'm ok.... mikami: ........ takeru: mr toru isnt too far behind now... Arthur: "So...Is everyone here new to Spring Training?" ryuuko: as far as i am aware, yes. shinra: looks like kishiri's here now. Kishiri: "Hello, ladies." (glances at Shinra, smirks) ryuuko:.....no. Kishiri: "What? We're all here to train with our abilities to get better...and who knows what we'll be up to during our extracurriculars..." (eyebrow wiggle, blows bubble) fang-hua: *unamused*...right, anyway- ???: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIE TORRYYYY~!! shinra: my ears! Arthur: "Ahh! Who unleashed the water viper?!" -someone tackles toru...specifically the LAST person he wants to see- Kishiri: "AAAAAH! Get off of me! Get off of me! Someone, help me!!!" Arthur: "..." (pulls out a bag of unpopped popcorn...and pops it to serve to others) vivian: aw, you're too shy someties, torry, but i think it's cute~! <3 Kishiri: "I NEED HELP! SHE IS INSANE! WHO EVEN INVITED HER HERE?!" vivian: well, i aaaaam part of the 6th brigade and am here for the training camp. that just gives us more time to be together, torry~! Kishiri: o______o "This is where I die..." shinra: that's just about everyone now...all that's needed is the- ????: hi. shinra: *SCREAM* Arthur: ._____. ???: selim moriyama.....4th brigade.....hehehe....kaboom. *griiiins* shinra: *nervous smile* (thinking: this guy seriously gives me the creeps!) Arthur: "Are you a troll? I mean, the kind under bridges, not the kind on the Internet." moriyama: ??? Kishiri: (managed to get away, hides behind Shinra) "What did I ever do to deserve this kind of punishment?!" shinra: jee, i wonder... ryuuko: we should head on in then... Arthur: (walks with the others into the area) "I wonder what kind of exercises we will do..." fang-hua: looks like we're meeting in the cathedral according to the paper... Arthur: "The architecture is fascinating." Kishiri: "Tch. Nuns everywhere? Are they at least sexy nuns?" dia: *glaring at kishiri* Kishiri: "...What? Those two are thinking the same." *points to Arthur and shinra* shinra: dont drag us into this! D:< Arthur: "Yeah! Shinra's the one with the nun fetish, not me!" shinra: HEY! dia: enough... let's just go already... *Inside, the meeting begins* shinra: *looking around* Arthur: "Quite a collection of trainees..." shinra: pretty much every brigade is here, even squad 0 has someone here... sayu: *waves* Arthur: "I wonder who leads this training session." -the door opens, the 3 priests and leonardo enter- Arthur: ("...Oh crap...") Burns: (smiles) "It's good to see so many enthusiastic soldiers ready to improve their skills." shinra:.... Karim: "While the Commander will lead morning meetings, we priests will handle individual exercises. We look forward to working closely with each of you..." (stares at Arthur) Arthur: "!!!" sayu: question! do we get to do arts-and crafts and stuff? rekka: good question!....do we? Burns: "...This is a session to train your minds, bodies, and souls. Don't call it 'arts and crafts.' Think of it as mental stimulation exercises." (smiles broadly) "And I know a great way to get you all at your peak performance." takeru: *gulp* Burns: "Let's start with 50 laps around the building." shinra: piece of cake. Burns: "With these..." (holds up a heavy backpack) shinra: *nervous smile* at least i- Burns: "And no fire abilities." shinra: *jawdrop* (thinking: *silently but with lots of feeling* fuck.) sayu: that's ok. i dont even _have_ fire abilities! =) Kishiri: "Tch. Easy. What's the worst that can happen?" vivian: hehe~<3 Kishiri: ._______. Arthur: (smirks) "I guess she'll get you running faster." -50 laps later- Arthur: (collapses, his backpack on top of his head) sayu: that was fun! Kishiri: "Ugh, I'm covered in sweat. Even my gum tastes like sweat..." -later, after everyone is situated in their rooms- Arthur: (finishes putting his items into the closet and dresser) shinra: looks like we're all rooming... moriyama: .........*smiiiiile* Kishiri: (whispering to Shinra) "Moriyama's smile is even creepier than yours..." shinra: ........ takeru: *gulp* w-we should head to bed now... Arthur: "Yes. I for one look forward to resting my muscles..." -early the next morning- *LOUD BUGLE PLAYING* -after the guys are dressed- -knock knock knock- Arthur: "??? Is someone at the door?" dia: *slams the door open* i see you're all awa-...*she looks down* Arthur: "Ugh..." (dazed, struggling to stand) Kishiri: "Bwa ha ha ha ha!" shinra *snerk* dia:...............you're instructed to meet on the training field. Arthur: "F-Fine...Don't help me up or anything...We'll get there..." -outside- shinra: at least we get to wear track suits.... Kishiri: (waits for the ladies) "Mmmm~" -the girls are all in track suits as well- Kishiri: (frowns) "Oh..." vivian: ~<3 *winks* Kishiri: (shudders) "God help me." -seems the others have arrived now- Burns: "Good morning, soldiers!" -they reply with variations of 'good morning commander/mr burns'- Burns: "Let's get your fires burning. Start with 100 jumping jacks." -after that- Burns: "You will be broken into teams of two to be supervised by the four of us for various exercises." -who are the teams?- dia: perhaps have teams of 2 against 5 of us? Arthur: (gulps) -after the battle with foien and dia, it was now Rekka VS mikami and ryuuko- ruby: *observing* wow, this is pretty neat* pearl: y-yeah....*bluuuuush* Arthur: "Rekka looks pretty strong..." ryuuko: fire bullet! mikami: eep! Rekka: (dodges) "Return..." (slings the Fire Bullet around himself and back at Ryuuko) ryuuko: !! *dodge, barely missing* ah! mikami: r-ryuuko!! Rekka: (swings around, trips Mikami) mikami: ow! we-...WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!! *HAIR FIRE INTENSIFIES* ryuuko: *GLARE AND DIVE KICKS AT REKKA* Rekka: "Ufff!" (knocked onto his back) ryuuko: mikami, are you ok? pearl: ahh! *she runs in* f-father hoshimiya, are you alright? Rekka: o____o "Heat Shield!" (forms fire barrier around himself) pearl: eek! O-O -whistle blow- Rekka: "I-I think that's all for this session!" soldier: the round goes to Ryuuko Houo and Mikami Kurai. next round. Takeru Noto and Selim Moriyama VS father Karim Fulham. Karim: (smirks at Rekka) Rekka: "Sh-Shut up!" Karim: (sighs) "Okay, let's do this..." moriyama: hehehehe...... shinra: is...is that a tuba? Karim: "Excuse me, it is my _weapon_." Kishiri: "..." (chuckles) "Band nerd!" Karim: -_-; soldier: round 3, begin! *shoots a blank* Karim: (stands, waiting) moriyama: hehehhe.. AHAHAHAH! *the ground around him cracks, creating....* shinra: L-LAVA?!?! Arthur: "Don't touch it!" (standing up, running back) Kishiri: (clutches Vivian) "THE FLOOR IS LAVA!" Karim: (eyeroll, inhales...and blows into the tuba) moriyama: HAHAHAHA! DANCE LAVA DANCE HAHAHAHA!!! vivian: ~<3 Karim: *cold air blows around, cooling the lava* moriyama: HAAHA....ha? =D Karim: (swings the tuba at Moriyama's head...) moriyama: *bends backwards* Karim: (swings the tuba back, kicks at Moriyama) moriyama: oof!...hehe...i fell. shinra: (thinking: HOW DO THEY LET SOMEONE LIKE THAT BECOME A FIRE BRIGADE MEMBER?!) Karim: (to Moriyama) "You laugh too much..." (punch in the gut) moriyama: ugh...hehe.... Karim: "...This fight is over." (looks to Takeru) "Unless you are actually going to join in this fight..." -later, after the training battle- Kishiri: (collapsed) "Dead. I'm dead." shinra: seems we get to tour the building again.... -someone waves to them- Arthur: "???" shinra: ... !!! say arthur, want to check out the library? Arthur: "...You read?" -in the library- Arthur: (whispers to Shinra) "So, we're waiting for you-know-who?" ???: um, excuse me... Arthur: "???" nozomi: i could show you where the books on arthurian legends are. Arthur: "...Yes, thank you..." (follows Nozomi) -in the back, the 3 of them are by themselves- nozomi: so how is everything? shinra: good so far, you? Arthur: "Confusion. I can't get a read on Burns..." -nozomi gives them a piece of paper- shinra: 'room 306?' Arthur: "...What time?" -elsewhere- Burns: "..." dia: commander? Burns: "Keep an eye on the boys from the 8th." dia: of course, sir. Burns: "Also, please see what you can do about the Haijima girl. I think she is going to end up killing that boy with the bubblegum." dia: o-of course... *sweatdrop* i'm also concerned with that boy from the 4th... Burns: "What about him?" dia: he seems very enthusiastic...perhaps....*sweatdrop* a little _too_ enthusiastic... Burns: "Maybe that kind of enthusiasm will rub off on the recruits...and maybe some of the discipline of the recruits will rub off on him. Dia, I want you to supervise the soldier from the 4th: show him the kind of maturity and professionalism that you embody. Make him your mentee." dia: of course sir. -elsewhere- Hibana: "So, any way for Arthur and Shinra to contact us while they are at the 1st?" maki: they have their phones, right? they could use the chat app and talk to us. Hibana: "Let's hope they do so as emergencies emerge...and not just so Shinra can text Iris." iris: s-sister! o///o Hibana: "What? You two work up to something _more_ than texts?" (concerned parent eyes) iris: i..um..i-its not like that! *nervous sweating* Hibana: (chuckles) "Good." (pats her head) "You're far too young for that." -elsewhere- Anya: (cooking) tsugumi: *also cooking. making muffins* Meme: "What kind of muffins are you making?" tsugumi: blueberry flavor. Anya: "Who are they for?" tsugumi: just because. Meme: "Um...Does that mean we can have some?" tsugumi: sure. ^^ Anya: (blushing) "I suppose one wouldn't hurt...I hope they are tasty, at least." -at gallows manor- Kid: "There. Perfect." stocking: ooh. Kid: "How is it?" stocking: looks great, kid. Kid: "Thanks. I've been wanting to adjust the paintings in the Mansion for some time, as a few looked like they were crooked. And I'm happy to have hung this new artwork..." stocking: you did a great job on it, kid. Kid: (smiles) "I hope so..." stocking: *she smiles* kirika: the fuck even is that, some new age hippie bullshit? Kid: (frowns) "It's abstract." kirika: same thing. liz: it looks nice, kid. very symmetrical. Patty: "Pretty colors!" Kid: (smiles) "Thank you." stocking: *she holds his hand* Kid: (smiles at Stocking) stocking: *she kisses him sweetly* kirika: ugh, i think i'm gonna barf. later. Kid: (smiles) "You are loving, and you scare away pessimists. Perfection." stocking: hehe~ Patty: "...Get a room, you two." -later, elsewhere- Tuhl: "One step at a time, buddy." chie: .... Shotaro: "Y-Yeah..." (moves his feet along the room) mana: you're doing good. Shotaro: (blushes) "Thanks..." (stumbles a bit, but holds onto the railing) chie: easy now... Shotaro: "Okay...I just want to get back to work already." -elsewhere- Kishiri: (hiding) "Don't want her to find me..." takeru: ?? Kishiri: "Don't let her find me, man! You are my rock! My hero! Save me!" takeru: ????????????? Kishiri: "That crazy girl! She won't leave me alone! Hide me!" -elsewhere- Spirit: (straightening his tie) blair: be sure to have fun tonight. Spirit: "I-I'm not sure I will...I haven't been this nervous in a long time." blair: you sure you can go? Spirit: "..." (nods) "I think I'm doing this just to not give up trying..." blair: good luck tonight~ Spirit: "Thanks. I'll need it..." (departs) -later- Spirit: "Thanks for coming out." sachiko: no problem. izumi's staying over at a friends house for the night...it's been a while since i went out on an actual date. Spirit: (smiles) "How is your daughter holding up?" sachiko: she's doing a lot better now, minus the night terrors... Spirit: "That's rough...I can imagine that difficulty..." sachiko: yeah....what she was put though... no child should suffer that... she's had a fear of electric shocks ever since... Spirit: "...I've had my fill of abusive parents. I'm sorry for what Izumi has gone through." sachiko: ......i appreciate that....hopefully this time he's gone for good... i'm never going to forgive what he's done... Spirit: "..." (holds her hand) "The important thing is that you are there for your daughter. That's all a parent can do." sachiko: *she smiles* Spirit: "..." (with his other hand, pulls out his wallet, shows a photograph...) "This is my daughter, Maka." sachiko: she seems like a sweet girl. *she smiles* Spirit: "...She was...We lost her..." sachiko: oh.... Spirit: "..." (nods) "She was the smartest girl..." -elsewhere- Yumi: (playing with Shiori) shiori: gugu! Yumi: "You like this game, Shiori?" shiori: *nod* Yumi: (smiles) "That's good." (takes up the letter blocks, starts spelling out words...) "This is your name..." shiori: s-shio! Yumi: "Shiori!" (smiles, laughs) shiori: hehe~ Yumi: "Shiori! That's your name! And what's my name?" shiori: muma! Yumi: "Yes, 'mama'!" (picks up Shiori, hugging her) shiori: hehe~ *she notices someone come in* kid! kid! Kid: (waves) "Hello, little sister!" Yumi: (smiles at Kid, waves Shiori's hand) shiori: kid! kid! hehe! Kid: (holds out hands) Yumi: (hands Shiori to Kid) Kid: "Happy to see me, Shiori? Well, I'm happy to see you, too!" shiori: hehe~ *smiiile* Kid: (holds Shiori, giggling, then spots Lord Death) "Hello, Father." lord death: hey there kiddo. and little shiori too~ *he hugs them and yumi* Kid: (smiles) Yumi: (returns the hug) "Good to see you, as well." kirika:...... lord death: come on kirika, you join on in too. Yumi: (smiles at Kirika, pulls her in) kirika: !!! 7///7 Yumi: "Feel the love!" kirika: >////<;; Kid: (smirks at Kirika) kirika: oh shush. Kid: (chuckles) "I was saying nothing! Right, Shiori?" -elsewhere- Shotaro: (asleep in bed) chie: he did a good job today... Yohei: "...Good." chie:...how're you holding up? Yohei: "...Nightmares." chie:.................*she holds his hand* Yohei: "I had a nightmare where...NoFix got into my head again." chie: yohei..... Yohei: "...I think I need professional help." chie:...i'll go with you, ok babe? Yohei: "Th-Thanks..." chie: *she smiles and kisses him on the cheek* Yohei: "..." (hugs her) -elsewhere- Black Star: (washing the dishes) tsubaki: *also watching dishes as the TV plays a game show in the other room* Black Star: (dries a dish, looks at her, smiles) -elsewhere- Spirit: "Thank you..." sachiko: you too. i had a great time tonight. Spirit: "Maybe you would be up for getting dinner again?" sachiko: i'll be sure to give you a call. Spirit: (nods) "Have a good night." sachiko: you too. Spirit: (leans to her cheek...) -smooch- sachiko: night. Spirit: (smiles) "Night." -elsewhere- Yumi: (kisses Death on the cheek) lord death: *purrs* Yumi: (chuckles) "You're just a big old kitten, aren't you?" lord death: yes i am. Yumi: (strokes his cheek) "My little kitten~" lord death: =////////////////w////////////////= Yumi: (traces a finger down his chest) lord death: ahhh.... *blush* Yumi: (her fingers slide along the top of his pants) lord death: ooh~ feisty are we? Yumi: "You have no idea..." (unzips his pants) -later- Yumi: "Mmmm~" lord death: *stroking her back* that felt good...*he smiles* Yumi: "I'm glad..." (kisses his cheek) "I love you." lord death: i love you too. Yumi: (lies in his arms) "Ahhh..." -elsewhere- Burns: "What have you learned about these soldiers?" dia: the majority of them are 3rd generation, with the exception of the girls from the 6th and 7th, who are second generations, as well as the girl from squad zero who lacks any fire abilities of her own. Burns: "Tell me a bit about the boys from the 8th. Have you kept track of them?" dia: yes. karim and i will do nightly rounds tonight to make sure of things. Burns: "If you see those boys doing anything strange, let me know." dia: yes commander. Burns: "You are dismissed." dia: *she nods and exits* ....... Burns: (reviews paperwork..."Those two...Tamaki...I know they know where she is...") -in the guy's room- Kishiri: (bruised, beaten, exhausted in bed) "Why couldn't I be in the girls' room...?" shinra: there wasnt enough beds in there. Kishiri: "...I would be happy to share a bed with one girl...or two..." shinra: ugh... cant you just go to bed like moriyama has already? Arthur: "Yes, or else we'll send you to Vivian's bed." Kishiri: o____o (instantly falls asleep) shinra: does he ever shut up? Arthur: "Which one, the bubblegum pervert, or the laughing lava person?" shinra: or the asshat with the knight complex? Arthur: "...You're just jealous that I'm a better knight than you are a hero." shinra: oh shush Arthur: "Can say the same to you: shut up and get some sleep...Night." shinra:.....(thinking: room 306....tomorrow night...) Arthur: (falling asleep...) "Tam..." shinra: *staring up at the ceiling until he finally falls asleep* *Someone is patrolling the hallway outside the bedrooms* dia: ....... shinra: *eyes open a slight bit* Arthur: "Zzz..." shinra: *silent* Karim: (standing along the boys' room) Rekka: (and along the girls' room's door) dia: how are things? Rekka: "Burns give you the instructions?" dia: yes. Karim: "Then proceed. Whatever you find, report." dia: of course.... -the next morning- Arthur: *yawns* shinra: hey, you up? -the other guys are asleep- Arthur: "Yeah..." shinra: tonight, we're sneaking into 306...nozomi was able to sneak us a keycard into the room...getting to the room is going to be the hard part....i heard voices outside the room last night...they must have a night patrol here.... Arthur: "Hmmm...Then we will need to be surreptitious. I suggest dressing like ninjas." shinra:.................what? Arthur: "So that no one can see us." shinra:.......... -__-; Arthur: "..." (holds up ninja outfit) "I got one in your size..." *It is bright orange* shinra:..yeah....reeeeally subtle. -_-;;; Arthur: "I know, right? I am so happy I thought of this!" shinra: -________________________________-; -later- Arthur: "I don't know why you refused the outfits...but at least we can get into the room..." -meanwhile, at the school- Kid: "Hmm..." stocking: home ec first period, nice! Kid: (smiles) "Sweets for my sweet?" stocking: hehe~ Kid: "I'll bake something tasty for you." stocking: oho~ Kid: (opens book, looking through recipes) "Something fruity, perhaps?" stocking: oooh. *shiny eyes* Kid: "Perhaps berries? Citrus? Something tangy?" stocking: ooh what about these? *berry tarts* Kid: (smiles) "As you wish." -later- Kid: "Ta-da!" stocking: ahh! *shiny eyes* Kid: (holds a plate with one for her--with heart-shaped frosting) stocking: they look great kid, but i see something sweeter~ Kid: "Oh?" stocking: *she kisses him full on the lips* Kid: o___o (closes his eyes, accepting the kiss) soul: dude, we're still in class you know. Kid: o\\\\\\\o "...Um..." (nervous laughter, clears his throat) stocking: hehe~ Kid: "So...After that...sweetness...are you still interested in the tart?" -later, at lunch- Kid: (holds Stocking's hand, smiles) -at another table- Black Star: (his mouth is full of straws...he is trying to see how many he can fit inside his mouth) sayaka: ok, so far we got 25! Black Star: "Kaa gaaong!" (Keep going!) kyouko: you guys are seriously gonna waste straws like this. Black Star: (glares, waits for the next straw) sayaka: 29.... *she draws out saying niiiiiiiiiine* Black Star: *coughs--and spits out the straws* "Damn!" sayaka: 29 straws total! Black Star: (coughing) "N-New record! Yes!" tsubaki: *gives him some water* Black Star: (sips) "Th-Thanks..." -later, elsewhere- Yohei: "Ready?" chie: yeah. Yohei: (opens the door to the therapist's office) Naigus: "Welcome. Please, have a seat." Yohei: (seats himself) "Hey" chie: *she nods and sits down* Naigus: "Thank you for coming in. How is today going for you both?" Yohei: "..." chie: we arent dead, are we? Yohei: "...No, we are not. That doesn't diminish how fearful I am..." Naigus: "Fear of death is normal. And the situations you two have found yourselves are far from normal. Chie, how has your sleep been?" chie: decent for the most part. Naigus: "Yohei?" Yohei: "Nightmares, involving the past...and that lunatic NoFix." chie:.... *she holds his hand* Yohei: "...I have a lot of sins to answer for. I think what happened to Shotaro and Kepuri...it reminds me of what I've done wrong." Naigus: "Do you think that there is room to forgive yourself?" Yohei: "..." chie: yohei... Yohei: "...I'd have to do a lot to work off those sins." Naigus: "Yohei, I think your friends would want you to be able to acknowledge whatever you did that was wrong and move forward. Being stuck is difficult, but you know you have the ability to live beyond what you did." chie: *she holds his hand and smiles* Yohei: "...How should I start?" Naigus: "Have a day--just get through this day." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Bone of the Gorilla!" (bites--and gets big hulking arms and thumps his chest) mana: ^^; Shotaro: "Bone of the Elephant!" (bites--gets a trunk, trumpets) Tuhl: -_-; "I see he's back to practicing his bone powers again..." -elsewhere- Master: "..." (wiping the counter) miranda: *cleaning dishes* Wes: (enters) "Hey. How are you, Miranda?" miranda: doing good. liz: hey. *waves* Wes: *waves* "Hey, sweetie!" liz: ./////. Wes: "How is work going?" liz: going well. Wes: "Cool. I don't suppose I could order a cup of coffee?" liz: one coffee coming up. Wes: (smiles as she turns...then blushes) liz: hmm? Wes: "N-Nothing!" (nervous laughter..."She is so cute...") liz: ok then... Wes: "...When do you get off of work?" liz: two hours. Wes: "Want to meet up?" liz: sure. -elsewhere- Arthur: "The ninja/knight/pirate is stealthy, chivalrous, and wears an eyepatch..." shinra: stupid...this is absolutely stupid Arthur: "What? You want an eyepatch?" shinra:..... *facepalm* Arthur: "..." (removes the eyepatch and ninja headgear) "Fine. Don't blame me when we are easily discovered..." shinra: ........*whispers* ok go go go... Arthur: (moves forward) shinra: *he looks around* *An ant farm on a shelf* shinra: .......... !! there it is....room 306... Arthur: "We'll need to open it..." (removes Mini-Excalibur keychain) shinra: is.... is that a mini excalibur? shinra: i..i still have the keycard though. Arthur: "Indeed. I keep it for just such an emergency..." (...) "Oh. But your keycard works, too, I guess." -bedeep- -welcome; FOIEN LI- Arthur: (shushes the computer) shinra: *enters the room* Arthur: (looks behind him, into the hallway, making sure they are not followed...) shinra: *he looks around* *Locker, desk, bookshelf, papers on the desk* shinra: hmmm.... *examines the desk* *A file...on Tamaki* shinra: ???..... *examines the file* FILE: "Tamaki's privileged knowledge makes her a security risk..." shinra: ....... *flipping through* FILE: "Insects...combustion...children...Assassins seeking out Burns and Hibana for--" shinra: !!!! Arthur: "What is it?" shinra: ........ *sigh* arthur...i'm not sure if you want to see this or not... Arthur: "I would be a coward if I couldn't face the truth...What does it say?" shinra:....it's about tamaki- Arthur: "!!!" shinra: yeah... Arthur: "What does it say about her?" shinra: well... take a look... Arthur: (reads...and sweats...) "No...No way that Tamaki would know about something like this...She would've told us..." shinra: arthur.. Arthur: "And Hibana, too! There is just--What is this even about?!" shinra: i dont know...but we'll have to keep our eyes peeled... Arthur: "...Anything else we should look for?" shinra: info on those bugs most likely.... Arthur: "Maybe open the desk?" shinra: *jimmies the desk* locked... Arthur: "Mini-Excalibur Chibi! Go!" (jimmies the desk) shinra: O-O;; Arthur: "What's inside the desk?" shinra: ... !!! look... one of those bugs. do not touch it! Arthur: "!!" shinra: dude.... Arthur: "If we got this back to the 8th..." shinra: do we risk it? Arthur: "I-I don't know...What if we sent a report to Commander Obi?" shinra: ok.... *sending an email to oubi with pictures* Arthur: "They go through?" shinra: yeah. *Phone buzzes* shinra: yes? Akitaru: [text: "Got it. Keep calm and proceed. You will have backup."] shinra: *smiles*...... !!! someone's coming, hide! Arthur: (hides behind the couch) shinra: *in the wardrobe* *nervous sweating* foien: and it's just the darndest thing. i must have misplaced it somewhere... Karim: "Just find it and hurry up--Burns is already pissed." foien: can do. *he exits* -the door keypad seems to be green- Arthur: "..." ("What does green indicate?") shinra: *nervous smile* Arthur: (feels something tickling his nose) "Ah..." Karim: "You get it?" shinra: *NERVOUS SWEATING* (thinking: bro dont do it.) Arthur: "AAAAAAAH..." (holds his ninja cloth to his nose--holding the sneeze) shinra: *GULP* ....... Arthur: "..." (no sneeze, looks relieved) Karim: "...You hear something?" -seems foien went on ahead- Karim: "..." (sneezes) "Ugh...This cathedral is dusty..." -bump- shinra: (thinking: oh no!) Karim: "..." (spots the closet...approaches...) shinra: *SWEATS* Karim: (reaches to open the closet--) Arthur: (throwing his voice) "Karim! Get out here!" shinra: !! Karim: "...Foien? I'm coming, I'm coming..." (leaves the closet, past the couch, exits the room) shinra: *exits* oh thank god... Arthur: "Let's also exit...And you now owe me." shinra: yeah... Arthur: (looks out into the hallway) "They're not there. Make sure the desk looks like it did before." shinra: ok... *After cleaning up the room, they leave...* shinra: *phew*..... Arthur: (collapses in bed) "No more..." shinra: we should probably return this... Arthur: "Want me to give it to Nozomi?" shinra: su- ????: "AAAAAAH!" shinra: !!!! *he runs into the hallway* Kishiri: (running away in a towel) "Get away from me!" fang-hua: and i'm now mentally damaged forever. nice. vivian: *NYYYYYYOOOOOOM* Arthur: ._.; Kishiri: "NOOOOOOOO!" *TAP TAP* shinra: !!!! Takehisa: (outside the window, in a mask...gives thumbs up to Shinra, then ducks and hides) Kishiri: "LET GO OF MY TOWEL!" shinra: *sneak sneak* maki: *hurk* Takehisa: (waiting outside for Shinra...) shinra: i'm here... what's up. why are you here? Takehisa: "Back up. The Commander is having us stationed here should anything blow up here at the 1st." shinra: hopefully you dont mean literally. Takehisa: "...I try to prepare for the worst." shinra: comforting. -elsewhere- Wes: "Work go okay?" liz: yeah. Wes: "How long have you worked at Deathbucks?" liz: it depends. i work here time to time. Wes: "Hmm...When did you start working there?" liz: it's a long story... -elsewhere- stocking: kid? are you ok in there?....*knocks his bedroom door* *The door opens a crack...then wider when he sees it is Stocking* Kid: "..." (his eyes are red) stocking: kid, may i come in? Kid: "...Sure." (opens the door wider, stands aside) stocking: *she enters*...........*she reaches to pull up his sleeves* *There are no cuts, but there are tissues tossed into the garbage can* stocking: *she nods and sits down on the bed* Kid: "S-Sorry...Today's been bad." stocking: how so? Kid: "...I...just remembered people we lost...and worried that Yumi and Shiori..." stocking: shhh.... it's ok... Kid: (cries) "I know...It's just a stupid thought that got stuck in my head." stocking: *she hugs him* they're ok and alive....everything is ok... Kid: (clutches her, sobbing) "The nightmares feel so real sometimes..." stocking: shhhhh....it's ok kid.... Kid: (keeps crying) stocking: *rubbing his back* Kid: (slows his breathing, calming down) stocking: *humming* Kid: (drifts to sleep) stocking: *she stays there with him* Kid: (falls asleep in bed) -elsewhere- Shotaro: (tossing in bed) mana:...... Shotaro: "Em--No..." mana: showtaro? Shotaro: "Wh-What?" (wakes up) "...Hi." mana: ....you ok? Shotaro: "...Yeah." Shotaro: (fake smile) mana:.....you dork... Shotaro: "...I had a nightmare." mana:.....want to talk about it? Shotaro: "...Am I going to be like Emine?" mana: why do you think that? Shotaro: "If the same event made us both Dokeshi...and if Emine said my desire for Justice is a sin...can I end up doing evil, too?" mana: your condition is to do good deeds. i doubt someone like that would become evil... Shotaro: "I'm still not sure what Emine meant...How is 'Justice' a sin?" mana: hmmm..... -elsewhere- Ponera: "How are you, Medusa?" medusa: been better.....*rubs her stomach* Ponera: "I can make some ginger ale..." medusa: i'm fine.. but i appreciate the offer.... Ponera: "...What's it like having a baby?" medusa: it's....surreal....also lots of feeling like crap........... Ponera: "Hmm...Is it something you wanted to happen?" medusa: .......................... *silence* Ponera: "...Why didn't you...terminate?" medusa: ................................i dont want to discuss this right now..... Ponera: "...Okay. I'll leave you be." (gets up) "You can call me for anything..." -elsewhere- Spirit: "I think it went well..." justin: congratulations. Spirit: "Thanks...It was weird, just being with someone and...being with them." justin: oh? Spirit: "Yeah...I missed that." marie: aww. Spirit: o\\\\\\o "I-I mean, I'm just taking things slow..." -elsewhere- Giriko: (pouring some water) arachne: *she smiles* Giriko: (hands her a glass) "How has today been?" arachne: it' been well. *she smiles* Giriko: (nods) "Yeah...The kid's fighting has been getting better. But I'm exhausted." arachne: are you? that's too bad. Giriko: "Yeah...But I think a hot shower should ease my wary bones." arachne: ah...i'll have a little something waiting for you in the bedroom afterwards. Giriko: o\\\\o "I think I got a lot less exhausted...and a certain bone ain't wary right now." -later- kirika: *cant sleep* i feel a disturbance in the force. Gopher: "Here, I brought you a glass of milk :3 " kirika: NYEEEH! *fwump* ow... how did you even...nevermind....*driiiink* haaah....sh*t... Gopher: "May I get you anything else, my sweet?" (the window to her room is open) kirika: -_-# say, why dont i give _you_ something? Gopher: o\\\\o "R-Really? I-I have been waiting for this for so long..." kirika: ^^ *slow mo megapunch. through the wall and into a conveniently placed shrubbery* Gopher: oWo "Wow...What a kiss..." kirika: *cracks knuckles* eh. i'll get it fixed tomorrow... Yumi: (opens the door) "Kirika, sweetie, please don't be so loud when playing with your boyfriend..." (closes the door) -the next day- Giriko: (sleeping) "Mmmm~" arachne: zzzz..... Giriko: (hugs Arachne) "Mmm~" arachne: sleep well~? Giriko: "Yeah..." (kisses her neck) "Fuck, you were phenomenal." arachne: mmm~ hmhm~ Giriko: (hugs her, resting his hands along her hips) "I love you." -elsewhere- Kid: (tossing) stocking: zzzz.... Kid: "N-No...No...No!" (sits up in bed) stocking: mmmn... babe? you ok? Kid: "J-Just a nightmare...A bad one." stocking: kid.... Kid: "...It's been a bad night..." stocking:..........come on kiddo... Kid: "...To where?" stocking: let's take a walk... Kid: "Wh-Where?" stocking: around the mansion. Kid: "..." (stands up with her) "Okay." -and so- Kid: "..." (holds her hand) stocking: want some breakfast? Kid: (nods) stocking: ok. Kid: "...I'd like some cereal..." stocking: any in particular? Kid: "...Boo Berry?" stocking: sure thing, kiddo. Kid: (small smile) "Thank you." -after breakfast- Kid: (sipping orange juice) stocking: so what do you want to do today? Kid: "...Is it the weekend?" stocking: i think so. Kid: "...Maybe walk through the park? Go through downtown?" stocking: sounds like fun. ^^ Kid: (nods) "I'll get dressed..." -later- Kid: (holds her hand as they pass through the park) "...The flowers look lovely." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (inhales) "Fresh air..." stocking: yeah.. Kid: "..." (spots a vendor) "Would you like some ice cream?" stocking: yes please~ Kid: "Hmm...Which flavors would you like on your cone?" -after that- stocking: mmmmm so yummy~! Kid: (smiles) "Yes, it was." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "I would like that." (holds her hand) stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "I wonder what we'll find at the plaza..." (he spots mannequins in outfits in one display window) stocking: oooh. Kid: "Hmm? You see something you like?" stocking: these are some cute outfits. Kid: (small smile) "Yes. I'm sure you would look great in them." stocking: aww. Kid: "Why don't you try some on? And I can try on some outfits, too." stocking: sounds great! *And so* Kid: (steps out of dressing booth, in new attire) "Hmm...Stocking? Are you still changing?" stocking: tadah~ *her outfit has a somewhat magical girl-esque style* Kid: "Ooooo..." (claps) "Cute~" stocking: same to you~ Kid: (blushes) "Thanks..." (he's in a light-colored jacket with matching light-color shirt--very pastel, very spring) stocking: that's a nice look. *she smiles* Kid: "..." (pats lightly along her hip) "You are already magic--so the outfit is apt." stocking: oh~ Kid: "Do you think you'll buy?" -later, in the changing room of a lingere shop- Kid: (waiting outside the booths...he has shopping bags with some clothes) stocking: hey kid, could you help me out in here? Kid: "??? Um...Okay..." (opens the door a crack, so not to reveal Stocking inside...) stocking: c-could you come in? Kid: "O-Okay..." (shuffles inside, closes the door behind him) -later- Kid: (sighs) stocking: how was it? Kid: (kisses her neck) "What I've wanted..." stocking: hehe~ i'm amazed we didnt get caught... Kid: "I-I tried to keep quiet..." stocking: hehe~ it's cute when you try to keep it muffled~ Kid: (blushes) "I-I was worried you would scream..." stocking: i kept quiet though~ Kid: "You did..." (trails a finger along her) "We'll have to change that at home." stocking: ah~ kiddo... Kid: (shivers) "W-We better stop here, before I get..." (looks down) "...Too late. I-I'll be fine..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (holds up her underwear) "Better get these back on~" -later, elsewhere- Patty: "We finish child-proofing all the doors, locks, knives and such?" liz: yep... *she notices something sticking out of a drawer in kid's room* hmm? Patty: "??? What's up?" liz: ............. !!!!!!!!!!!! -it's a journal labled as 'Kid's suicide journal'. inside are various pictures of kid dying in various ways, some pictures are a lot more gorier than others- -hanging, drowning, impalement, medication overdose, poisoning, slit throat, gunshot to the head, disembowelment, icepick to the head, jumping off a roof, spider bites, decapitation, etc- Patty: "...Show this to Lord Death?" liz: ..........no, he has enough to worry about right now.... Patty: "...Ask Kid?" liz: ..........yeah.... -later- Kid: (humming) liz: hey kid, can i talk to you for a sec? Kid: "Yes?" liz:....*sigh* i kind of found this earlier today.... Kid: "???" (spots it) "...Liz..." liz: why would you even make something like this?! Kid: "Me?! Why were you going in my room?!" liz: we were child-proofing the house and your door was unlocked- Kid: "..." (grumbles, takes the book) "That wasn't for you to read..." liz: kid.... Kid: "...These are just some things I need to get out of my system..." liz: ..............................have you....really done these things to yourself? Kid: "...Yes. Some." liz: ............... Kid: "...I wish you hadn't found this. It was private." liz:........s-sorry..... Kid: "It-It's fine..." liz: just remember that we care about you, ok? Kid: "I-I know. Thank you..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "We're settling this now, Yohei!" mana: oh boy.... Yohei: "Ready when you are. Tuhl, get us started." Tuhl: -_-; "Dorks." (turns on the Wii U) chie: ^^; Yohei: (picks Mega Man) Shotaro: (picks Captain Falcon) Shotaro: "LOSER HAS TO APOLOGIZE!" Yohei: "...I've apologized. Repeatedly." Shotaro: "FALCON--" Yohei: (sighs) Shotaro: "PUNCH!" Yohei: (Mega Man dodges) Shotaro: (falls off cliff) Shotaro: o__o *FAILURE* Shotaro: "...Okay, I forgive you now..." (punches Yohei in the shoulder, pouts) Yohei: (tries to laugh it off...but he's grimacing...) "Jeez, that hurt..." chie: hehe~ Shotaro: "...So, um...we cool?" ((No problem! Chrome is seizing up on me. One moment)) Yohei: "..." (noogies Shotaro) Tuhl: "Well, they've forgiven each other. Glad that's done--can't handle more of this drama..." chie: yeah.....now what? Tool: "Well, we could order a pizza to celebrate..." -elsewhere- Arthur: "..." takeru: um....are you ok? Arthur: "Just...think I have not realized something for some time now..." takeru: oh? Arthur: "..." (looks away) "Damn it." shinra:............ Arthur: "...Let's spar. Get stronger. That's why we're at this spring training, right?" shinra:.....right. Arthur: "Okay..." (assumes the position against Shinra) -meanwhile- Akitaru: "Iris?" iris: hmm? yes? Akitaru: "Why don't you take out Hibana and Gabriella for lunch? I think they'd appreciate going out for a bit." iris: of course sir. Akitaru: (smiles) "Great! Here, let me give you a few bucks--my treat!" -later- Akitaru: "Maki, you find anything in Hibana's room?" maki: why? Akitaru: "Because if what Shinra found out, I think she hasn't been giving us the full story..." maki: i havent found anything. maybe we could find something at the 5th brigade HQ? Akitaru: "Hmm...Likely...Double-check Gabriella's quarters as well." maki: yes sir! Takehisa: "...So, Hibana had something to do with those insects? How can we know that? Burns just as easily could've fabricated those reports..." Akitaru: "Hence why we are checking for any evidence before addressing them to Hibana." (sighs) "I hope she and Gabriella don't know we had Maki go through their rooms..." Takehisa: "...Maki? Anything in Gabriella's room?" maki: she did work with a gorgon in the past to create fire ants...not to mention that flame human in russia.... also no, nothing in gabriella's room. Takehisa: "Hmm...Burns would be aware of all of this, so he could be trying to mislead us. What if it is someone in the 1st?" Akitaru: "...Maki, see what you can learn at the 5th. Maybe ask that bubblegum boy for help?" maki: he's at the training camp, remember?.....!! say, is squad 0 still stationed at the 5th? Akitaru: "Well, I meant that you seemed to have a special connection to him, so I figure that could be your lead...but sure, Squad 0--check with them if that is easier." maki: *sweatdrop* can do sir.... Takehisa: "..." (awkward reassuring shoulder pat) -elsewhere- stocking: ..............................................*rubbing kid's back* Kid: "...I'm sorry. Those things...I-I just write them as an outlet..." stocking: it's ok....you're still alive, right? Kid: "..." (small laugh) "Heart still beating, soul still resonating..." stocking: *she smiles and softly kisses his wrists* Kid: (blushes) "St-Stocking...Sometimes...I'm amazed you're with me." stocking: hmm? Kid: "...I feel like I'm a burden, sometimes." stocking: kid... Kid: "...Sorry." stocking: it's ok kid....*she holds him close* if you feel those urges, come talk to me, ok? Kid: "...I will." (clutches her) stocking: ...........*humming softly* Kid: "..." (smiles) stocking: i love you kid. Kid: "I love you, Stocking." (kisses her lips) stocking: mmmmmm~ Kid: (leans his head against hers) -later that night- Kid: (strokes her face) stocking: zzzzz..... Kid: "..." (looks at his wrist..."I...have to be brave...") stocking: mmmmmn.... *nuzzle* Kid: "..." (wraps his arms around her, holding her) -the next morning- Kid: *Yawn* stocking: morning babe... *she smiles* Kid: (smiles) "Morning, Beautiful..." (kisses her cheek) stocking: hehe~ you sleep ok last night? Kid: "...I had some dreams..." stocking: oh? Kid: "Some were frightening...some were..." (blushes) stocking: *smooches him* Kid: (blushes harder) "Y-Yeah...They were a bit like that, too..." -elsewhere- Arthur: "How many more days are we in training?" shinra: a few more days, i think... Arthur: "..." Kishiri: "Tch. I'll be glad to be away from here...What a mess..." -KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK- Kishiri: "???' Arthur: "?!" shinra: *he opens the door and is punched in the stomach* ACK!..ohhh...ow... Arthur: (stands) "What on earth--?!" ruby: oops. sorry there. aaaanyway, father fulham want to talk to you and arthur later. Arthur: "...Very well." -and so- Karim: "Shinra, Arthur. I trust Ruby contacted you?" shinra: yeah.....she hits really hard for someone so small... Karim: "I know..." (closes the door--and locks it) shinra: ........soooooooo Karim: "There was a break in." shinra: !! Karim: What do you know about it?" Arthur: o____o shinra: was anything stolen? Karim: "No. But it was obvious whoever was breaking into this space wanted to be discovered easily." shinra: ?? Karim: (holds up Mini Excalibur keychain) Arthur: ._____________. shinra: *SWEAT* Karim: "So, you know...Don't you?" shinra:...k-know what? Karim: (opens the drawer, pulls out the vial with the insect inside) shinra: !!!! so then you- Karim: "Am trying to figure out what the 1st is doing." shinra: .....wait what? Karim: "Reports of Flame Humans have been increasing in the perimeter of the 1st. That is not a coincidence." shinra:................ Arthur: "...Shinra...I think we should..." shinra: but what about- Karim: "??? Do you have something?" shinra:.... *he shows him the video* Karim: (puts a hand over his mouth) "Oh no..." shinra: were you at that scene? in that allyway? Karim: "...Yes." shinra: so then you- Karim: "No. That was not me. It had to be one of the other priests here..." shinra: was there anyone else there? Karim: "...Rekka." shinra: and foien? Karim: "He was at the mission, but not near that spot..." shinra: so then rekka's our prime suspect... Karim: (nods) "This is dangerous...I've stayed here at the 1st to determine what is happening...Then Tamaki escaped..." Arthur: (clenches fists) shinra: ......is she really involved in this? Karim: "...She and Rekka were close. And whatever she saw, I think that assassin pushed her over the edge and led her to escape." shinra: ..............maybe it had something to do with that girl, amber? Karim: "...Perhaps. I'm not as convinced, however. I think something else is in the works..." Arthur: "..." (clenching his fists) shinra: ......well....what now? Karim: "I am covering your tracks. Know that you have an ally here in the 1st. And I'm sure you have already notified Akitaru." shinra: right. Karim: "...And you know of my suspicions of Hibana..." shinra: yeah, and that gorgon... Karim: (narrows his eyes) "Quite...I suggest you be on the look out for whatever Hibana has up her sleeve. Her and Tamaki--" Arthur: (glares at Karim) shinra: .......r-right.... Karim: (nods) "Breathe not a word of this to anyone else in the 1st or anyone outside of the 8th. That includes Hibana...and wherever you two are hiding Tamaki." shinra:............................ Arthur: "..." (stands up and leaves) Karim: "...I take it he and Tamaki were close..." shinra: yeah.....you could say that... Karim: "...I see." -Later- Hibana: "Hmm...Gabriella, have you seen my copy of 'Fahrenheit 451'? I had left it in my room." gabriella: i think it might still be there. Hibana: "Hmmm..." (finds it on the floor) "That's weird. I don't remember knocking if off my desk." gabriella: hmm.... Hibana: "...Is anything misplaced among your possessions?" gabriella: not as far as i can tell... Hibana: "...And Iris just happens to take us out for a meal? Something reeks here..." gabriella: perhaps it's a coincidence? Hibana: "...Keep an eye on Akitaru. Use your excellent skills of observation to determine whether he is up to anything." gabriella: yes princess. Hibana: (smiles at her) "Thank you. In the meantime, I'll see what I can get out of Iris and Maki..." -elsewhere- Anya: (wiping dorm windows) mio: geck....so much dust... GACHOOO! blegh.... Anya: (sweetly) "And yet, there is a charm to such common housekeeping work!~" ao: indeed there is. tamaki:.................... Meme: "Are you okay, Tamaki?" tamaki: .......hm? yeah.....just a bit tired i guess... Meme: "Want to take a break?" tamaki: i'm good for now... Meme: "Okay..." (hands Mio a face-mask to block out the dust) mio: thanks. Meme: (smiles) Anya: "After this, I look forward to some tea and snacks, a bath, then sleep." -later- Kid: (playing with Shiori) shiori: ga! hehe! Kid: "Shiori..." (smiles) "You have such a future ahead of you..." shiori: ?? Kid: (picks her up, kisses her forehead) shiori: ^w^ Kid: "...I have to be better for your generation..." shiori: kid! Kid: (laughs) "Shiori!" shiori: ......q-q -one diaper changing later- Kid: T_T "...I have found something more disgusting than asymmetry..." liz: welp, that's babies for you Kid: "Just...not something I'm used to...But when it comes to my sister, I can manage." liz: hehe. Kid: (laughs as well) "How are you, Liz?" liz: doing good. you feeling any better? Kid: (nods) "I just...nightmares." liz:................ Kid: "...I just want to get better." liz: do you need to see nygus again? Kid: (nods) -later- Yohei: (sighs) chie: mmmmm.... Yohei: "Feel good?" chie: y-yeah... *blush* Yohei: "...You're so beautiful..." (massages her hip) -outside- mana: *COVERING SHOWTARO'S EARS* o/////////////////////////o Shotaro: "??? What?!" mana: why dont we take a walk right now away from this general area, sound good? Shotaro: (smiles) "Can we get something to eat?!" -in the cells- NoFix: T_T "Everyone forgets about the needs of poor NoFix..." guard: you get food and a bath. NoFix: "But you never join me in the bath~" guard:....i have a family, you sicko. NoFix: "I'm not judging." guard:......................................................... NoFix: "Did you at least send that letter for me?" guard: we sent it, jeez... NoFix: (grins) "good. I like having pen pals..." -elsewhere- Apple Shinoda: "Hmmm...Maybe a lawsuit against Death City for trying to imitate our Fighting Robot Tournaments..." lin-kimpur: but people have robot tournaments all the time, even some schools. Apple: "Yet a frivolous lawsuit would get our name out there...and it's not like we lack the lawyers and money to have one...Could reveal something interesting about Death City..." lin-kimpur: hmmm.... oh! i had an idea! Apple: "Oh?" lin-kimpur: perhaps it's time to introduce the happy-mart to western consumers! Apple: :3 "Yes...That sounds good!" lin-kimpur: yay! :D Apple: "We will need some real estate...or perhaps can buy out a current chain store..." -a few days later- tsubaki: seems there's a new convenience store chain opening up in the park plaza... Black Star: "Hmm...I hear they got a sale on snacks." soul: hmmm.... Black Star: "Well, I'm going to go check it out. You guys coming?" soul: sure. Black Star: "Sweet! And I just got my DWMA allowance!" -later- soul:........*uneasy* Black Star: (loading bags of snacks into his shopping cart) "Look at these prices! I'm gonna be able to eat for weeks on these!" soul: *looking at a mascot statue* you getting a weird feeling, or is it just me? Black Star: "...Yeah, you're right...I want to punch that mascot, too." soul:....'happy mart' eh?.....i have a bad feeling about this... Black Star: "But it has 'happy' in the name! Only good things have 'happy' in the name! Like Happy Factory!" soul:..................................................................dude.... Black Star: "...What?" soul: *whispering in his ear* Black Star: "..." o_o; "Dude..." soul: yeah... Black Star: "...Can I still use the coupon for snacks?" -elsewhere- Harvar: "Looks like you've recovered from injuries, Ox." ox: yeah. i'm just glad to be back in classes again. Harvar: "Yes, I'm sure of it: grades, studying, staring longingly at Kim..." ox: yeah- HEY! Harvar: (smirks) -elsewhere- Yumi: (in the teacher's lounge, with Marie) "And here's Shiori in her bed..." marie: *SQUEEEE* so cute!! Yumi: "Okay, your turn! Show me a Christa photo!" marie: ta-dah! here she is at tha park. justin: ^^; kirara: i'm not used to seeing yumi like this.....it's rather unnerving... Tezca: "Yeah, for real..." Yumi: "What was that?" (eyeglasses glint at Kirara, Justin, Tezca) justin: 0w0;;;;;;;; *screaming internally* kirara: nothing. Tezca: "..." (runs away) kirara: -_-; you oaf... Yumi: -_- (turns back to Marie with a smile) "And here's Shiori with her daddy and brother..." marie: awwwwww! Yumi: "She'll be putting sentences together before I know it...And her and Christa will be in school before we know it." marie: i knooooow! Yumi: (smiles) "Well, I better get to my next class." -later- Yohei: (pours a drink for Saki) "Here you go." saki: thank you... *she smiles* Yohei: "No problem. How was your appointment?" saki: it went well....*she rubs her stomach* i'm amazed Io survived this long in the womb... Yohei: (small smile) "Yeah...So, you figure out the paint colors for the nursery?" saki: something simple, maybe pastel colors... Yohei: (nods) "We're almost done finishing the room..." *GET walks by, lugging beams and a power saw* Yohei: "After that, you'll be good to go." chie: *she pats saki's back* Yohei: "...I'll...get back to work..." -later, elsewhere- fang-hua: shanghai cherry bomb! Kishiri: "Damn!" (dodges, chewing on his gum) "Bubblegum Blast!" (spits his gum at her--triggering an explosion) fang-hua: *knocked back, but she gets back up* Kishiri: (leaps up, tossing flames down at her) fang-hua: !! *jumps back and tosses firecrackers at him, which are ignited by his flames* shinra: dude, that was some matrix shit there! Kishiri: (collapsed, twitching) "Help...me..." solider: the round goes to Fang-Hua Huo of the 7th. fang-hua: ^^V victory~! Karim: "Someone pick up Kishiri and bring him to the medic." vivian: can dooo~ Kishiri: "...I can't move. I'm going to die...Help me..." ryuuko: ....no. Kishiri: T___T "You guys suck--VIVIAN! STOP TOUCHING MY ASS!" -elsewhere- Kid: (in the kitchen, baking) stocking: *sniff sniff* *sneeeeeak* Kid: "I sense a wild Stocking has entered the premises..." stocking: hehe~ guilty as charged! Kid: "I'm making cookies..." (holds up wooden spoon with dough on it) "Want a lick?" -after baking- stocking: mmmmmm~! soooooo goooooood~! Kid: (smiles) "I'm glad you like them." stocking: *smooooch* Kid: (blushes) "You're welcome..." stocking: you're really the best, you know that? Kid: "..." *sniff* (wipes his eyes) "Thank you." stocking: *she smiles and hugs him* Kid: (hugs back) "I love you." stocking: i love you too. Kid: (wipes his tears, takes another cookie, snaps it in half, gives one-half to Stocking) stocking:.....you ok? Kid: (nods) "Just been overwhelmed with emotions this week." stocking:....*she rubs his back* Kid: (hums as she rubs) "Thank you." -one bath later- stocking: how're you feeling? Kid: (sighs) "A bit more relaxed. You?" stocking: good. *she smiles, running her fingers through his hair* Kid: (giggles) "That tickles..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (falls back, laughing) stocking: *smoooch* Kid: (kisses back, giggling a bit as he pulls her into a hug) -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: mmmm~ morning handsome~ Kid: (kisses her cheek) "Morning, Beautiful. Sleep okay?" stocking: yeah, you? Kid: "Much better..." -at school- Black Star: "So...Still up for you-know-what about Happy Mart, Soul?" soul: .......*in deep thought* Black Star: "...Earth to Soul?" soul: yah? Black Star: "What about Happy Mart? Still up for what we were planning?" soul: mind running it by me again? Black Star: "We were going to ask Lord Death for help, since something about that place seems really off..." soul: yeah... Black Star: "Well, let's head to Death's door and knock...' soul: good plan. --In the Death Room-- Black Star: "Hey, Lord Death!" lord death: hey there kiddos, what's up? Black Star: "You hear about that Happy Mart that opened up?" lord death: yes, it seems to have just sprung up overnight... Black Star: "And are they related to the Happy Factory?" lord death: there's a strong possibility. Black Star: "Given some bad occasions with Happy Factory, we're a little on edge about them opening convenience stores around here..." lord death: hmmm.... we'll have to investigate the matter. Black Star: "We want to help!" -elsewhere- Arthur: "We almost done with spring training?" shinra: just a few more days yet... Arthur: "Good...I feel like everyone is watching us..." moriyama:.........*griiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin* shinra: *cringes* yeah... Burns: *stare* Arthur: "...I feel like the Commander's eyes are staring into the back of my head..." Rekka: (watching the room...) shinra:........ Arthur: "...I wonder what our lesson will be..." Burns: "Line up! Prepare for today's practice!" shinra:... Rekka: "We have placed dummies inside the abandoned building, which we are lighting on fire. Your task is to get through the building to find those victims, provide medical attention, and help them out of the building and to safety." ryuuko: of course. shinra: ...... sayu: how many dummies are there? Arthur: (suddenly reinvigorated) "I, as a knight, must rescue them all!" vivian: it's time to show what the helvitzs are capable of! Kishiri: -_-; "Yeah, 'cause I haven't seen that up-close and way-too-personally..." shinra: ...... Rekka: "Based on the size of this abandoned apartment building, with four floors of two apartments each, you should expect to rescue between eight and 24 dummies. You never enter a rescue situation with all information, so use discretion: don't just assume that you can stop after saving eight." sayu: loud and clear, sir! Arthur: "Ha-zah!" Burns: (looks at Rekka with a smirk) "It seems you made an impression on Boyle..." Rekka: ^_^; "It-It's nothing, sir... pearl: .////. ryuuko: let's do our best then. mikami: i...i-i'll try my hardest! Kishiri: (blows bubble) "Whatever." moriyama: hehehehe..... Rekka: (to the other priests) "Light up the building!" (starts igniting it) takeru: *gulp* Rekka: (blows whistle) "Search and rescue!" -the soldiers enter the building- shinra: *looks around* Arthur: "...You hear that?" ???: "Help! Help!" shinra: *running in* *It's a dummy with a recording, fallen in the stairway* Dummy #1: (recording) "I can't breathe! Help me!" shinra: *picks up the dummy and runs* ???: (upstairs) "I can't get out!" fang-hua: *blows up the door with a cherry bomb and takes the dummy* -this continues for a while until...- *BOOM* Rekka: "?! What?!" shinra: !!!! *A Flame Human appears...and someone is heard cackling behind them* ryuuko: what?! mikami: uuuuu..... sayu: huh? ???: "I see you have your own superpower team now, Shinra..." shinra: !!!!! *’Joker’ appears* scarlet: well, seems we got quite the party here. shinra: YOU! sayu: oho! a foe appears! Arthur: "Aw, I wanted to say 'A foe app--'" Flame Human: *blasts at Arthur* fang-hua: !!!! a flame human?! here?! Joker: *dashes at Shinra, grabbing him by his ankle and pulling him up the stairs* "Let's chat..." vivian: on it! sayu: !! *she chases after them* fang-hua: sayu wait! scarlet: *shoots at them* uh-uh-uh~ not so fast kiddos. Joker: *Swings Shinra by the ankle into a room, jumping into it and barricading it* "There. Privacy." shinra: ah!...ow.... sayu: !!.... *tries to break the door down* mikami: eek! *she runs out of the building* Joker: "So, Hero, I see you've been busy, including learning more about them Flame Humans the 1st is making..." Joker: "Or, so you've heard..." shinra: ?? *shakes head* why are you here?! Joker: (wraps his fingers along Shinra's ankle, digging his nails into it) "You're getting too close for comfort...Can't have you learning all the secrets just yet. So back off--before you lose someone else close to you..." shinra: *wince* who even are you really? -outside- mikami: c-c-c-commander burns! Burns: "What the hell is going on in there?!" mikami: t-two people. a man in a cowboy hat and a woman with red hair, they're attacking! Burns: "!!! No! This can't happen! Priests! Get in there! I want those two alive!" (leads the Priests into the building) dia: *she also enters, with 3rd generation ability; hellhound, activated.* Joker: "Oh, no, it looks like the cavalry is coming in..." (starts twisting on Shinra's ankle) shinra: *screaming* sayu: HYAAAH! *throws a dummy at the door* Joker: "Hmm?" (calls to the door) "We're kind of busy in here!" (whispers to Shinra) "That dreck the 1st is feeding you, that the Flame Humans are being made here? You really believe that?" shinra: ........ -in the other room- Arthur: (dodging attacks) "I can't get a hit!" scarlet: *punches vivian away* damn, i hate fighting up close and personal.... Kishiri: "Vivian!" (tosses gum at Scarlet's hair) "Burn!" (snaps his fingers) scarlet: !!! *dodge* how disgusting. Kishiri: "Yeah, a real bitch to get out...And I know bitches." (flings fire at her head) scarlet: clever little shit. !!! *jumps back* the fuck?! moriyama: hehehehe... AHAHAHAHAHA!!! Rekka: "Moriyama! We need her alive!" moriyama: okkkk... scarlet: hmm? oh, you're those 1st brigade grunts... you still pissed about that girl? she was a waste of a good bullet. Rekka: "..." (charges a flame in his hand--and throws it at Scarlet's face) scarlet: shit! *her cheek is wounded* damn. Arthur: (leaps, screaming as he comes down with his blade...) scarlet: *grab a dummy and tosses it* Arthur: *slices through it--but lands just in front of Scarlet* scarlet: !! *just barely dodges* Arthur: "Dragon! I will slay you!" Rekka: "!!! Arthur, stop!" dia: *runs to the door where shinra is* Joker: "I guess I better return you where I found you...Just remember, don't believe everything you read. Especially when it was me who showed the 1st how to make Flame Humans..." shinra: WHAT?! dia: *she claws the door down* unhand that boy. now. Joker: "...You're not him. I was hoping to speak with--" dia: *charges* Joker: "Eeep!" (tosses Shinra, by the ankle, at her) dia: *she catches him and hands him to karim* karim, get him out of here. foien, take care of hirano. sayu: but- foien: *picks up sayu and exits* Karim: "On it!" (carries Shinra away) -in the other room- scarlet: *running* damn, this place is burning up.... Burns: "Where is he?!" (rips a door apart, spots Scarlet) "...YOU!" scarlet: well, hello commander burns, as much as i'd like to kill you, i have other matters to attend to... Burns: "GRAAAAAAAAH!!!" (runs at her) scarlet: !! *jumps away* Burns: (hands on fire, eyepatch on fire...hair on fire!) Joker: (pokes around the corner) "Oh. Shit. Hey! Red! Over here!" scarlet: !!! *she runs* damn. did i mention i HATE fighting up close and personal? Joker: (running with her) "So I heard!" *The hallway ahead of them blasts with fire* scarlet: oh SON OF A BITCH!! *Fire in front of them, Burns appears behind them* Burns: "You two...ARE GOING TO DIE!" Joker: (turns around...and freezes) Burns: "..." (recognizes Joker) "...You?" Joker: "..." (starts cackling) scarlet: !!! *looks around* *she aims her finger and shoots a fire bullet at burn's shoulder* Burns: (shot in the arm) "Ahhh!" Joker: (picks up a table, throws it through a window) "That's our exit!" scarlet: *she follows* nice chatting with you commander, too bad you and those other kids are gonna die in here. how fitting. Burns: (bleeding profusely) "NO!" (runs after them, then collapses) "No..." Kishiri: (runs around the corner) "Commander! He's down! Get him out of here!" dia: commander, we escorted the others out, we need to get you someplace safe. Burns: "No! Get those two! Now!" -seems they escaped- Burns: "Damn it!" -after everyone has gotten out of the building- Arthur: "...Damn." Kishiri: (to Shinra) "You look like shit." shinra:......*wincing* Burns: "Stop this! Go after those two! Find them!" serina: i understand it hurts shinra, but it will help you. maki: we got here as quick as we could. what happened? Burns: "I'll tell you what happened! The assassin and that--that--madman! They attacked us! And your failures, Obi, from the 8th were useless!" maki: us? your soldiers were keeping us off the property! Burns: "Boyle and Kusakabe! Absolute failures! They had the two assassins right there and could not stop them!" maki: *grips fist* why you- Akitaru: (hand on Maki's shoulder) maki: !!.....*she bites her lip* Hibana: "Hmm...I notice you couldn't handle either of them yourself, Burns. Maybe you should address your flaws before criticizing two rookies." iris: shinra, thank goodness you're ok! *hug* Arthur: "..." shinra: t-thanks..... .///. Hibana: "..." ("Cute.") Burns: "...Get your soldiers back to their Brigade. Training is suspended." Rekka: "..." (taps Shinra on the shoulder) "Good work, kid." shinra:............thanks. Arthur: "Sir...can we go home?" sayu: ....... Akitaru: (rubs a hand atop Arthur's hair) "Sure! We'll even pick up some burgers on the way! How does that sound?" miwa: *pats sayu's head* you did great kiddo... Kishiri: "Tch. Shinra, sorry that Burns is being a dick..." shinra: we'll have to get our bags first... Kishiri: "I'll help you with that..." (winks at Maki) maki: ugh. vivian: *hugs him* ^^ Kishiri: o___o *internal screaming* -later, after they all returned home- shinra: *wince* Arthur: (carrying Shinra's bags) Akitaru: "So...It was that joker again, huh?" shinra:...............*he nods* yeah..... Akitaru: "Hmm...Odd timing..." Hibana: "???" maki: commander? Akitaru: (flinches) "I-I just mean during spring training! Really weird, huh?" (nervous laughter) Hibana: -_-; "..." Arthur: (glances at Shinra) shinra:...................*remembering what karim said* Arthur: "...Sir, I think we could use some sleep..." shinra: yeah....it's been a long day. Akitaru: (nods) "Good plan. Get some rest, we'll talk in the morning." Hibana: (staring at Shinra) -the next morning- Akitaru: "Shinra, what happened?" shinra: .......... -he explains the situation- Akitaru: "...Now we have another narrative...So, either Rekka is lying, the 1st was working with this Joker, or something else..." shinra: i dont even know what to believe.....*he trembles* Akitaru: "..." (gets up, hugs Shinra) shinra:.....*he clings to him and cries* Akitaru: (pats his head) "Let it out, son." shinra: *hic* *sobbing* m-mama... Akitaru: "..." (lower lip quivering) -a few minutes pass, and shinra begins to calm down- Akitaru: "...I'm sorry." shinra: its....its fine....i just need to lie down a while..... *shudders* Akitaru: (nods) "Take a day off. If you need anything, my door is open." shinra: ok... Akitaru: "..." (holds up teddy bear to Shinra) "Maybe Burnie the Firehouse Bear would help?" shinra:....i'm good.... Akitaru: "...Okay." -later- Arthur: (punching the punching bag) maki: arthur....i know you're still shook up about....*ahem* about recent events.. Arthur: (keeps punching) -elsewhere- Wes: "...That Happy Mart mascot is indeed creepy." soul: i know right? i mean what the fuck? Wes: "It's like it's staring into my soul..." soul: same here. Wes: "...So, you think they're up to something?" soul: call it a gut feeling i guess.... Wes: (nods) "Anything I can do to help?" -elsewhere- Patty: "Takeru! Are you okay?!" (bear hug) takeru: ah! y-yeah....i-i'm alright. Patty: (lets go) "That's good to know! I was worried..." takeru: ...... Patty: "..." (smooths hair along the top of his head) "You're scared about something, aren't you?" -later- Hibana: "This madman and his assassin...This is getting too close for comfort." iris: what do we do? Hibana: "...I don't know. If only we could get some information from someone...Maybe someone who is hiding more than he knows..." shinra:............................. Hibana: "...I know why the assassin is after me...but why is she after Burns?" maki: who's to say? maybe it's on the info on those bugs... Hibana: "...Yeah..." (sighs) "Okay, I need to come clean..." maki: is it about the gorgon sister, shaula? Hibana: "More than that...There was someone else, too." maki: what?! Hibana: (eyeroll) "Come on, Maki--Like I don't know you went into my bedroom..." maki: Owo;;;;;;;;;;;;; about that.....pleasedonthurtme. Hibana: (smirks) "You're forgiven. Especially after what I found in your bedroom." maki: ???? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh no. Hibana: "Consider it blackmail material for later~" maki: o________________________o;;;;;; Hibana: (serious) "Back to our main topic: Shaula was not the only one who propositioned Haijima for access to fire-conversion biotechnology. There was another person...who had about three shell companies to hide their identity." maki: *listening* Hibana: "I don't know much about her: she said she was representing someone with a keen interest in Flame Human production...and she worked for one company that was already associated with another one, which was a subsidiary of another one, which had a vague connection to the Brigades...and now we know which one: the 1st." maki: ??? Hibana: "Think about it: why try to assassinate Burns and me otherwise? I was working on artificial Flame Human biotech, and we now have proof that the 1st is using variations of that tech." maki: !! so then.... Hibana: "We don't know who in the 1st we can trust..." shinra:.......................... Arthur: (fists clenched) Hibana: "So keep any one of them at arm's length--verify before you trust what they have to say." maki: right... Hibana: "...That includes Tamaki." Arthur: "..." -elsewhere- Kid: (setting plates) liz: it's nice that they could come over for dinner tonight. Kid: (nods) "Agreed. Have they arrived?" soul: hey. Patty: "Soul!" (hugs) soul: great to see you all. tsubaki: *waves* Black Star: "Yo! When's dinner?" liz: soon. -later after dinner, it was movie night!- Kid: "Okay, here are the options..." -they watched a horror movie- Patty and Black Star: (staring intently at the screen, slowing chewing on popcorn) liz: *hiding under the blanket* Q-Q kirika: just wrestle the knife outta his hand and stab him! gah! Gopher: (cowers next to Kirika) soul: it's not that scary. Kid: "Hmmm...Wait...Is that a zipper on that costume?!" kirika: oh my god are you shitting me? *laughs* Black Star: (cackling) "When was this thing made?! Where's the CGI to edit that out of it for the special edition?!" Kid: o_o "It's not even a symmetrical zipper...cheap _and_ disgusting." kirika: HA! Patty: "...Sis, I think you can stop hiding. This got a lot less scary--" *JUMP SCARE* Patty: "AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!" liz: *SCREAM* stocking: oh no, eeeehhhh.... ppphhhhh. Patty: (clutches Liz) "What the hell?!" kirika: NYEHAHAHAHA! you weenies. Patty: "I AM NOT THE WEENIE! YOU ARE THE WEENIE!" kirika: *grabs her eyepatch and lifts it up to reveal a golf-ball* hey kid, look. Kid: o______O (passes out) stocking: D:< -later- Kid: (shudders) stocking: *she is letting kid lay his head in her lap* awww... it's ok. Kid: "Golf balls don't belong there..." stocking: yeah...but here. *she shows him a picture* Kid: "..." *shiny eyes* stocking: hehe~ *she kisses both his cheeks* Kid: (blushes) "You treat me so well..." stocking: you deserve it for all you get put through, babe. Kid: "..." (looks down) "Thank you." -elsewhere- Kana: *yawn* -tamaki's door has a 'do not disturb' sign on it- Kana: "???" (puts an ear to the door) -seems quiet- Kana: (small knock) -no reply- -elsewhere- Solence: (whistling) mimeca: *NYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM* Solence: "...What?" mimeca: *running really fast, her destination; death city* Solence: "..." (walks back to his room) "Don't want to know, don't care." -elsewhere- NoFix: (whistling) guard?: *opens the door* NoFix: "Howdy! Want to join me in a ditty?" guard?: *unlocks cage* NoFix: "Yes...Let some fresh air in. I reek tonight." -the guard reveals themselves to be mimeca- mimeca: :3 *wave* NoFix: "...Hey! You got my letter!" guard: HEY WHAT'S GOIN- NoFix: "Oh, bad timing, old sport..." guard: !!! *backing away* NoFix: "Hmm...Want to play with that one, Mimeca?" mimeca: C8 NoFix: "By all means...I can stand being locked up for another few minutes." mimeca: *stabs the guard and gets cuff keys* ^^y NoFix: "Super! Quick, unlock me, then we can escape!" -cuffs removed- NoFix: (rubs his wrists) "Oh, that's so much better in so many ways..." *Sirens going off* NoFix: "Aw, crap...Looks like we're going to have to fight our way out of here..." mimeca: *arm blade* ?? :3 NoFix: "Oh, I haven't killed someone in so long..." (cracks his knuckles) "Hope I'm not rusty at it..." -some guards appear- NoFix: "Hey, peeps!" (slams fist into one guard's head--and vibrates) -splurt- guard 2: *SCREAMING* NoFix: (gestures to Mimeca) "After you, my dear. Oh, and Guard #6 has been particular rude to me: he wouldn't do shower time with me!" -lots of dying later- NoFix: (splattered with blood) "Well, I feel satiated. Time to get out of here, get high, get fucked, and killed some more people!" mimeca: *points to the garage door* NoFix: "Ooooooooh, I wonder whose wheels we can steal~" mimeca: *points to a fancy car* NoFix: "Nice!" (hops in the driver's seat, pats the seat next to him) "Let's go!" mimeca: *she turns on the radio* Radio: " 'You spin me right round baby, right round!' " NoFix: "FUCK YEAH!" *Speeds out of the garage* -at gallow's mansion- Kid: "...Oh my God..." news: a city wide lockdown has been initiated, all residents are advised to stay indoors until the lockdown subsides. Kid: "...Father? Shouldn't we be patrolling?" lord death: we have the special ops searching the perimeter of the city. Kid: "...I'm going to check the security on the Mansion again..." (glances at Liz and Patty) "I could use some help..." liz: right. stocking: we'll stay with shiori. Kid: (nods, kisses both Stocking and Shiori on the forehead) "Come along, Liz, Patty." -as the night goes on, nofix is nowhere to be found- *Kid lied: he has led Liz and Patty away from the Mansion to check* Kid: "I can't sense that madman's soul..." liz:................... Patty: "Kiddo...We should get back home...Please?" Kid: "We're fine. Keep searching..." ???: hey you! Kid: "???" clay: kid? liz? patti? what are you doing out here? Kid: "Searching for NoFix." clay:...come on you guys, lord death gave us orders that you 3 stay at the mansion... Kid: "And we did...for exactly 8 minutes..." clay:........no exceptions. now come on. Kid: "Hmph. Still treated like a child..." -later- stocking: YOU WHAT?! Kid: "...It was just a *small* search around--" stocking: what if you did encounter him? you could have.....*she trembles* i dont want you getting hurt idiot... Kid: "...Stocking...I'm sorry...I just...I just can't let someone else get hurt..." stocking:......*sigh* Kid: (sighs) "...I don't know what to do. I stay here, I worry people are going to die...If I get killed out there, then...that scares me, too." stocking: i know you mean well, but that doesnt mean i'm not going to worry. Kid: "..." (nods) "I'm sorry." stocking: i understand you were trying to help, but you cant be so reckless! Kid: "...I don't know what to do. I am supposed to be a god, but..." stocking:.......*she hugs him* Kid: "..." (hugs back) -elsewhere- Yohei: (chain smoking outside the house) "God damn it..." mana: what do we do now? Yohei: "...If we run after him, I doubt we could catch up. And without a plan, we'd be more likely to get killed." mana:.......... Yohei: "...That doesn't stop us from gathering clues to where he went." (pulls something out of his pocket, flips it like a coin) "This little gizmo can track his tire tracks and DNA, maybe give us a hint where he was heading..." (Throws it forward, and the Gizmo moves forward, following NoFix's path) -seems the path is heading in the direction of lysandra city- Yohei: (looks at map on his phone) "Hmm...Gizmo seems to be heading to this spot..." (he taps on the phone screen) mana: lysandra city? Yohei: "Yep...That's the spot..." -elsewhere- NoFix: "What's up, bitches?" luka: *grumbles* fuck....my life... -_-;; Solence: "..." (loud scream, runs) kinuta: well good for you. *clap* NoFix: (smirks) "Hey, babe. Miss me?" -later- mikan: -_-; could they be any louder? even _we_ dont make that much noise... Solence: T_____T "Whyyyyyyyyy?" NoFix: (from the room) "HARDER! HARDER!" heibito: *crying* Solence: "...I thought he would be gone..." (head-wall) Asura: ಠ_ಠ "My child is trying to sleep. If you do not shut them up, I will tear the flesh off of each of you and make it into my child's new mobile..." kinuta:.............o-o; mikan: and whatever is left i'll sew into a onesie. ^^ Solence: "..." (inhales, blows at NoFix and Kinuta's door, smashing it) "WILL YOU TWO PLEASE KEEP IT QUIE--" *Everyone sees NoFix and Kinuta's activities* Solence: O______o "...I'M BLIND!" Asura: "...I'm scared." mikan: *holds asura and proceeds to throw nofix kinuta out a window, only for them to land on a pile of dead bodies* NoFix: "..." (gets up, stark naked, among dead bodies) "...Huh. This turn you on?" kinuta: i'm still annoyed that little tramp threw me out a window. and with her hair no less! NoFix: "Yeah...Wonder what else she can do with that hair..." -inside- mikan: feeling better now? Solence: (cowering) Asura: "...Yes...It's quieter now...Let us rest." -a few days later, back in death city- Yumi: "...All those people..." liz:.................. Patty: (hugs Liz) Kid: "...We..." lord death: ?? Kid: "...We have to do better." lord death: an increase on security will be needed... -at school- Spirit: "Okay, we're using today's lesson on Soul Perception..." stocking:..... Kid: "..." (holds her hand) -the lesson was a game of hide and seek using soul perception- Kid: "Hmm...I sense one weapon here...Tsubaki?" tsubaki: aw... Black Star: "Man, I can't find anyone!" (looks under a notebook) "Soul? You under there?" kilik hey. Black Star: "??? Kilik! You find Fire and Thunder?" fire: o.o Black Star: "So there's Fire...but where's Thunder?" -thunder is still hiding- Kid: "Hmm...Earth Shamans are harder for me to locate..." (looks under a desk) -just another student- Kid: "Oh...Sorry. I was looking for someone else." Black Star: (overturns a wastebasket, shaking out its contents) -elsewhere- shinra:................. Arthur: "This is stupid." maki: well shinra still needs to heal after.... Arthur: "But we know the 1st is responsible! Let's get them!" maki: we cant go being reckless though! Arthur: "So you'd rather sit on our asses and do nothing?!" -elsewhere- Meme: "Mio, you have any laundry?" mio: just a bit of it. Meme: "Want to toss it in? I don't have much in the machine." mio: sure. Meme: (smiles) "You look really cute today." mio: .////. Meme: "Aw, even cuter now. Hey, this weekend, you want to go to the arcade?" mio:...s-sure. Meme: "Neat! It's a date." (opens the washer to let Mio put in her clothes) -elsewhere- Happy Mart Employee: "Thanks for shopping at Happy Mart--have a happy day!" clay: sure thing.... *as he exit* *shudders* Akane: (waiting outside) "You do it?" clay: yeah... Akane: (nods) "What did you learn about the employees?" clay: they seem happy....almost a fake happy... Akane: "...Do you think they are being threatened?" clay: maybe. havent gotten anything from our contact yet... Akane: "Hmmm...I hope we do soon..." -elsewhere- Burns: (reviewing papers) dia: .......... Karim: (whispers to Dia) "He has been reading for hours..." dia: i know....have you seen hoshimiya? i havent heard from him all morning... Karim: "...No..." dia: he best not be slacking on the job... Karim: "...I will check his room..." dia: good idea. *At Rekka's room* Karim: *knocks on the door--and it opens* "???" Rekka: (looks up from his desk) "Hello." Karim: "...You're late. Dia is looking for you." Rekka: "Sorry. I was busy with a project." Karim: "...Oh?" -pearl enters with tea- Karim: "What is it?" Rekka: (smirks) "You'd like to know?" (looks at Pearl) "Ah, is that for me?" pearl: i-i'd thought you'd like something to drink. .////. Rekka: (smiles) "Thank you, Pearl." (sips) "Hmm...Tasty~" pearl:...i-i'll leave you to your conversation... *she exits* >///< Karim: "...Rekka, get to Dia already. You're late, and you shouldn't be delayed with tea." Rekka: (smirks) "Jealous?" Karim: (eyeroll) *Rekka joins Dia* Rekka: "What's up?" dia: we have a mission practice coming up for the new recruits. Rekka: "Oh, that should be fun. Always nice to have new faces around here." -meanwhile- Spirit: "...I'm nervous." blair: it's just some coffee, it wont kill you. Spirit: "Coffee can kill...What if the caffeine affects my heart or something?" blair: just a little pre-date jitters. Spirit: "..." (nods) "Wish me luck..." blair: (thinking: hopefully that luck-charm i slipped him helps...) *Spirit arrives at the cafe* sachiko: *she smiles* Spirit: "Hey!" sachiko: hey spirit. Spirit: "It's good to see you. How have you been?" sachiko: doing well. izumi's staying at a friend's house for the night. Spirit: "...Oh. That's good for us--HER! Good for her!" ._.; sachiko: ^^; Spirit: "Um...H-How was work today?" sachiko: busy. there was an old woman who broke her leg, another who had a stroke... Spirit: (nods) "I can imagine the difficulty..." sachiko: but it pays well. Monetarily and mentally, i guess.. Spirit: "How long have you worked in medicine?" sachiko: about 9 years. Spirit: (smiles) "You must be an expert at this point." sachiko: i suppose. Spirit: (nervous laugh) "Given how often I get injured in battle, I hope I'm not in the hospital any time soon… but if I was, I think I'd be safe with you tending to me." sachiko: *chuckle* Spirit: "So, what do you tend to drink after a long day at work?" sachiko: a nice latte always lightens the mood. Spirit: (orders two lattes) "Good choice." sachiko: what do you usually do for fun? Spirit: "Well, nowadays, it's been having drinks with friends, babysitting friends' kids, or staying in to read. Earlier, before..." (hesitates) "Well, I want to grow past what I used to be like...I should be honest, I...partied a lot." sachiko: ah. got with a lotta girls? hehe. Spirit: (blushes) "Y-Yeah..." (smiles a bit) "I'm pretty good at that." -later on- Spirit: "..." blair: so how was it? Spirit: (sighs) "It was great, actually. Sachiko is great to talk with...funny, smart..." marie: ahh. Spirit: (rubs the back of his neck) "I guess we'll see how the next date goes..." -next day at school- Black Star: "Man, Thunder is a good hider..." thunder: :) kilik: that she is... Black Star: "Maybe have her sneak into places, all quiet and able to find anything..." -at lunch- Kid: (slowly eating his meal) stocking: you ok? Kid: "Yes. I just need time to process what has happened." stocking:.....i heard you crying the other night... Kid: "..." (slides his meal away, stands up) "May we speak in private?" stocking: ok.... Kid: (leads her to an empty classroom, closes the door behind them) "Stocking...I'm not able to protect everyone...from these...these madmen." stocking: .....*she looks down*....... !!!! Kid: "What?" stocking:...n-nothing... (thinking: his wrist....) Kid: "..." (instinctively holds his wrist) "I..." stocking: kid....*she holds his hand* Kid: "...I don't want to...die...But I don't want to see people hurt...I want to stop NoFix..." stocking:....i want to stop him too.... Kid: "..." (nods) "I'm sorry." stocking: *she hugs him* just let it out kid.... Kid: "..." (sobs) -later, in the nurse's office- Kid: (shivers) stocking: *holding his hand* Kid: "I...I feel sick..." nurse: how so? Kid: "...Nauseated. Stomach ache. Sweating. Chills...And your certificate on the wall is tilted one degree too low." nurse: oh... *she changes it a bit* how is that? Kid: (relaxes) "Ah...much better..." nurse: and your other symptoms? Kid: "...Anxiety, depression, tension, nightmares, soreness..." (averts eyes) "...and a rash." nurse: i see. *she looks at another nurse* Nurse #2: "I recommend rest, along with a sedative and this ointment for your rash. However, we would have to confirm with your therapist that these medicines do not conflict with your other medications." Kid: (nods) -after school- stocking: want to go to the mall tomorrow? Kid: (nods) "That would be nice." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "...I better rest at home." stocking: good call... Kid: "..." (holds her hand) -later- Kid: (lies in bed) stocking: *stroking his face* Kid: "...Thank you." stocking: i love you kid...so much. Kid: "Stocking...I love you, with every part of all that I am." stocking: *she smiles and holds him close* Kid: *sniff* (holds her) -elsewhere- Arthur: (lying in bed, tossing a baseball up and catching it) shinra: *pacing around the room* Arthur: "...Do you think we can trust Tamaki?" shinra: i dont know..... Arthur: "..." (throws ball down, gets out of bed) shinra:...*wince* ahhh..... Arthur: o_o; "S-Sorry. Got excited." shinra: i-it's fine...it's just my foot.... Arthur: "...I'll get ice." shinra:....thanks..... Arthur: (leaves room, goes to kitchen) "Oh, hello, Iris." iris: is shinra ok? Arthur: "Oh, he injured his foot--" (stops...smiles) "Why don't you bring this ice to him, while I get the first aid kit?" iris: o-ok....i'll do that... -later- Arthur: (comes back with first aid) "You taking good care of the patient, Nurse Iris?" iris: yep. the ice melted though ^^ shinra: 7/////7;; Arthur: "Hot under the collar, eh?" :3 shinra: oh shush... Arthur: "Hmm...Looks bruised. Iris, what would you suggest?" (opens the first aid kit) iris: hmm. keeping a cold compress on it may help. Arthur: (hands a compress to Iris) -elsewhere- Yohei: (checking various guns) chie: ..... Yohei: "...I'm packing the car. How is Saki?" chie: she's well... tuhl said he'd stay with her while we're gone... Yohei: (nods) "Okay. How long for Mana and Shotaro to finish?" chie: just about done... Shotaro: (comes down the stairs with his and Mana's luggage) "Ready!" (Mana's suitcases are organized, Shotaro's have clothes poking out) chie: great. *she smiles* Shotaro: "Hee hee!" Yohei: "..." (slams shut his weapons case) "Okay. Let's go." -elsewhere- Spirit: "I want more officers investigating here. Someone has to know about NoFix..." guard: right. Spirit: "Hmmm...Marie, I wanted to ask you about something." (holds up a baggie: "NOFIX SKIN") marie: O-O;;;;;;; Spirit: "...Yeah. He got cut pretty badly on his way out of here. But I think you may be able to help...Try electrocuting his skin." marie: *gulp* -electroshock- *The skin in the bag starts bubbling and looks like it is screaming--the stops dead* Spirit: "...Maybe an electrical shock would do something to incapacitate this monster." marie: *criiiinge* Spirit: "I'll notify Yohei. But I'll need you to get some electricity weapons ready in case that nutjob comes back here." marie: right. Spirit: "...And...I could use some advice..." marie: hmm? Spirit: "...Some gift advice..." marie: what kind? Spirit: "...Something for Sachiko? Something that says, 'We've had a few dates, and I think I like you'?" marie: how about a bracelet? Spirit: "Oh, that can work! Thanks." marie: no problem. Spirit: "...I think Sachiko and I are up for coffee again...It's been a challenge, you know, with a hospital schedule and a kid..." marie: yeah... Spirit: "...I miss that it's a child that keeps me busy..." marie:........... Spirit: "..." (pats Marie's shoulder) "Make sure that murderer doesn't get back into the city. Not alive." marie: right. Spirit: "I'll check with the captain then head home. Stay safe." marie: right... Spirit: "Later." (departs to speak with the Captain, then go home) Stein: "Marie, you mind if I walk home with you?" marie: oh? i dont mind. *smile*