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Mini Fanfic #1212: Coffee Chat with Geese (King of Fighters)

6:45 p.m. at Athena's Coffee Shop........

It was a slow, normal day in Athena's established coffee shop. The afternoon came by, the customers are at their seats, enjoying the various drinks they've ordered, Hinako happily hums as she places her recently baked batch of cookies inside a glass jar stand, and Rock is sitting in front of the counter talking to Shingo, awaiting for his friend's time to clock out for the rest of the day so they hang out more later.

It was a good day so far, despite it's normalcy-

'DOOR KICKED OPEN'

Malin: (Frantically Ran Inside the Coffe Stop) LOCK EVERY DOOR IN BUILDING AND HIDE LIKE HELL, PEOPLE! MOVE IT!!

Shingo/Rock: (Quickly Turns to the Source of the Sudden, Loud Ruckus Along with Everypne Else in the Room) Malin?

Hinako: (Starts Getting Worried) What's going on, dear? (Notices How Exhausted Malin is Getting) Did you ran your way to get here?

Malin: (Starts Panting a Bit) Yeah....I.....really had to.....Hightailed my ass.....over here.....The MOMENT i saw that black limousine!.....(Whips the Sweat Off her Forehead) ('Whew')

Hinako: Limousine?

Rock and Shingo look at each other after hearing that piece of information, for a brief second before turning back to Malin.

Rock: Did you catch a glimpse of who was inside?

Shingo: And was there anyone else in there with him by any chance?

Malin: Yeah! There were two guys in there. One was the bodyguard and the other-

'Door Push Open'

?????: Ah.

Everyone in the room now turn their attention to a man in a suit, rocking a read and white stripe bandana wrapped on top of his head, and carrying a red pole walking and looking around inside of the establishment.

?????: So this is the famous coffee shop that twat of a pop star owns....Not as loud and obnoxious looking as I thought it would be, I'll give 'em that.

Shingo: (Instantly Recognizes the Man Walking In) Billy Kane? But if he's here and then- (Notices The Silent, Harden Look in Rock's Eyes Before Coming to the Chilling Realization) Oh no..........

?????: ('Hmph')

Another man in a business suit walks inside the shop as well, with a face that everyone instantly recognized. The infamous crimelord of Southtown and the man that was absent from Rock's life since he was a child, Geese Howard.

Geese: I prefer a more sophisticated establishment, but I suppose this will do for now.

Billy: (Bows hid Head Down in Agreement) As you wish, sir.

Malin: (Grimaces in Fear) There's goes the lockdown plan.......

Hinako: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Shock) What possess that man to come to a place like this?

Rock: (Glaring at His Own Father) He came here for me.

Shingo: (Quickly Tries to Ease the Tension) O-Or! He's....probably here try out one of our....Finest selection of coffee! (Chuckles Awkwardly) Given our very....VERY good review scores we've gotten so far. I mean, that's probably and mostly because it has Athena''s name on it, but-

Geese: (Turns his Long Lost Son With a Welcoming Yet Evil Looking Smile on his Face) Ah, Rock, my boy! I knew I would find you here eventually. Come. (Pulls Out a Chair For Him) Take a seat. We have so much to discuss and catch up on.

Shingo: (Grimacing in Fear) ..........I hate being wrong sometimes

Geese: (Looks Around the Room Filled With Intimidated Customers and Employees) As for everyone else still present, we do hope you enjoyed your time here thus far. (Puts on a Stone Cold Look on his Face) Now, leave our presence.

The customers immediately abides to crimelord's demand as Billy holds the door wide open for them quickly leaving the premise.

Billy: Yeah, you heard the boss! Get outta here! All of ya! Hop to it! You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here!

Customer: (Starts Singing) I knooow, who I'M-

Billy: (Angrily Uses his Pole to Shove the Singing Customer Out of the Room) OUT! ('Groans in Annoyance') Damn tourist......

Geese: (Softens his Look a Bit) No need to waste your anger on that fool, Billy. The song is catchy in its own right. (Turns to the Coffee Trio) Are you three the workers of this establishment?

Hinako: (Smiles Very Nervously) Y-Yes, but-

Malin: (Grins Very Awkwardly as She Points Back at the Door in the Other Side of the Room) We have some unfinished work that needs to be done in the back!

Hinako: (Quickly Nodded in Agreement) T-That's right! If you'll excuse us! (Turns to Shingo Along with Malin) Shingo-Kun?

Shingo: (Sighs While Standing Still) You guys go on ahead without me. No way I'm leaving Rock alone with that guy, father or not. Plus, someone gotta serve him coffee and I'm more than willing to step up to the plate. ('Gulps') And hopefully stay alive after this.......

Hinako: (Eyes Starts Sparking and Tearing Up Along with Malin) ('Sniff') You brave soul!~

Malin: We'll never forget your sacrifice!~ ('Sniff') GODSPEED, SHINGO!

Hinako: (Carries Malin Up in her Arms as She Quickly Makes Their Way to the Back Room) WE LOVE YOU!~

Shingo: (Tearfullly Waves Goodbye to his Co-workers/Friends) I LOVE YOU GUYS TOO!~

Billy: OI!

Shingo's body immediately starts tense up by Billy's booming voice.

Billy: Are you that Kusanagi brat's disciple?

Shingo: (Claps his Own Face Three Times and Clears his Throat Before Turning Back and Facing Billy With a Slightly More Calmer Look on his Face) I used to be. What of it?

Billy: (Casually Shrugs as He Walks Over to Shingo) Oh nothin' on the sorts. Just heard a few things about you is all. (Forms an Evil Smirk on his Face) Specifically how YOU were one responsible for roughin' up one of my men back at the warehouse.

Shingo: (Shivering a Bit in Fear While Trying his Hardest Not to Lose his Posture) Y-Yeah, well......(Glares at Billy While Mustering Up Every Bit of Courage He Has Inside of Him) S-So what? They're the ones who lured Rock and the others there to begin with. And I'll beat 'em up again if you and your goons even THINK about harming my friends agai-

Before Shingo could finish his sentence, Billy place the tip of his red pole right onto his cheek, shutting him up instantly.

Billy: Making a direct threat to me and the boys, right in front of my face.....That takes guts.(Forms an Impressed Smirk on his Face) ('Heh') I think we're gonna get along just fine, mate.

Rock: (Angrily Yeah at Billy) You get the hell away from Shingo right now, Billy Kane, or SO HELP ME-

Geese: Enough, Billy. Quit messing around with the employee and let him make our coffee. (Sits Himself Down on One Side of the Circular Table) We're wasting enough time as it is.

Billy: (Immediately Bows Down to Geese) Yes, sir! Apologies in advance. (Turns Back to Shingo) You heard the boss, mate. (Pokes Shingo's Cheek with the Tip of his Pole) Move it already!

Shingo: Alright, alright! I'm going!

Geese watches Shingo walking over to the counter as Billy follows behind him before letting out a small sigh and turning back his biological offspring.

Geese: Now, where were we?

Rock: (Sighs While Sitting Down on the Opposite Side of his and Geese's Table) Let's just get this over with.

Geese: I take it that boy over there is a friend of yours?

Rock: Yeah. My best friend to exact. Seriously, I will HURT your bodyguard if he tries anything with him over there.

Geese: Calm down. Billy knows better than to disobey any orders I give him. Your friend will be unharmed.

Rock: (Hardens his Glare onto Geese) He better be.

Geese: You've really been holding a grudge on me these days, haven't you?

Rock: Well, you practically ignored me and mom since I was child and never bothered to visit her in her death bed and her funeral. So yeah. Still not letting any of that go just yet.

Geese: ('Sigh') I see. If it makes you feel slightly better, I did help your uncle pay for funeral expenses.

Rock: Neat. Why didn't come and visit then?

Geese: I was busy that day.

Rock: OF COURSE YOU- (Stops Himself From Yelling Before Taking a Very Deep Breath) Why do you even wanna see me in the first place? Besides giving me more of a migraine.

Geese: I just wanted to see how you are doing these days. Especially now that you're- ('Sighs Heavily') OFFICALLY Bogard's adapted son.

Rock: (Forms a Small Smirk on his Face) What? You jealous of him or something?

Geese: (Turns Away While Crossing his Arms Together, Unamused) ('Tch') Please. You're sorely mistaken if I hold any jealousy towards that imbecile of a man. That being said, I do wonder how he's been doing these days........

Rock: He's in Smash Town. Still taking part of that Smash Tournament or what have you.

Geese: ('Sigh') Ahh Smash Bros.....The one tournament that dares toys with my time and patience.

Rock: Wait. (Raises an Eyebrow in Confusion) You were invited to that tournament at one point?

Geese: Yes. Or at least I thought I was. I standing in my balcony until I noticed one of their invitation envelopes flew by. I tried to catch it, but with no pervil and.only to end up falling five stories off the building.

Rock: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Horror) Oh God. That's terrible.

Geese: (Shrugs) Mm. I had worst falls. (Forms a Small Coxky Smirk) None of them were enough to put me down that easily. My ambitions and willpower always came in clutch every time.

Rock: (Gives Geese a Deadpinned Look) Pretty sure it's dumb luck saving you constantly.......

Rock then sees Billy walking over to his and Geese's table and gives his boss the hot beverage he ordered in a cup.

Billy: Your coffee, sir.

Geese: (Simply Nodded to his Most Loyal Right Hand Man) Thank you.

Billy bows to his boss before walking back to the counter. Geese then takes a Sip of his freshly made coffee, savoring the taste for a brief second before nodding in approval.

Geese: Hm. I'll be damned. This might be the best cup of coffee I've tasted in a long time.

Rock: (Forms a Proud Smile on his Face) I know, right? It keep tasting better and better the more Shingo makes them. He's a natural at this. (Went Back to Glaring at his Father) And no. You're not gonna make him your personal coffee boy under my watch.

Geese: And why exactly not? He could benefit our organization greatly with his talents.

Rock: Well, one, he has family and friends to come home to, and two, we don't want his innocence to get tainted by your twisted bullshit. (Hardens his Glare a Bit) And unless you want me to speed dial Terry here to humble you and your sidekick once again, I suggest you drop the idea entirely.

Geese: ('Scoffs') I wouldn't lose to that toothless mutt that easily. ('Sighs in a Bit Of Defeat') But I'll pretend that piece of conversation never happens. Happy?

Rock: Very.

'A Bit of Silence'

Geese: You're really enjoying the new life given to you so far, haven't you?

Rock: (Simply Nodded) Yeah. I have. It's not perfect by any means, but I still love it all the same. I love the people that's been a part of it for a while now. ('Clicks Teeth') And hate to be that guy, but I can say with pure certainty they're more of a family to me than you'll ever be.

Geese: ('Heh') Is that right? Good for you I suppo-

Geese suddenly felt something buzzing as he takes his phone out of pqlants pocket before sighing at the message that was given to him just recently.

Geese: Always has to be something with these people.......

Rock: Business calls?

Geese: Unfortunately. The higher ups are hosting yet another business meeting held back at HQ in the next hour or so. So I'm afraid we'll have to cut our conversation short for now. But before I go, there's one more thing I need to discuss with you. It involves that power of yours.

Rock: ('Sigh') And here we go......

Geese: Listen, I don't mind you being the young man you are now. After everything you and your mother been through, you have every right to follow and obliged by the path you forged for yourself. But you are still a Howard in blood at the end of day. You can't keep holding back the power you bear within you forever, you know?

Rock: Yeah. It only does more harm than good to own body and mental state I keep this up.

Geese: (Simply Nodded in Agreement) Exactly.

Rock: But......

Geese: Hm?

Rock: (Looks Down at the Table With a More Somber Look) What if it change me for the worst? To someone......I can't recognize anymore?

Geese: That could happen. Or you could be more stronger than you originally were beforehand. The possibilities are endless despite how uncertain the future is. But I'm sure you'll figure something along the way. You are my son after all.

Rock: True. And you're my father in blood. (Forms a Smirk on his Face) But you're definitely not close to being a dad at heart.

Geese: (Stares at Rock For a Brief Second Before Smirking Back) ('Heh') Whatever keeps you satisfied in the long run. (Gets Up From his Seat as He Picks Up his Cup of Coffee From the Table) I'll have high hopes for you for the time being, Rock. Until the next time we meet. Billy! It's we part from this establishment. (Finally Makes his Leave) Our next meeting will start soon.

Billy: (Bows to Geese) Coming right away, sir! (Turns to Shingo with a More Friendier Smile) And that's my cue to leave. Sorry we has to cut our chat short, mate.

Shingo: (Smiles Back at Billy) It's alright. I'm just glad we had the chance to get along in the first place. (Sticks his Hand Out in Front of Billy)

Billy: (Gives Shingo a Handshake) Likewise. You and your friend there be safe out there in the streets and have a good rest of the day. (Finally Makes his Leave as Well)

Shingo: (Happily Waves Goodbye to a Unexpectedly New Friend) You too, Billy-san! Good luck on your meeting!

Billy gives Shingo a farewell salute before following Geese out the door.

'Door Opens and Closes'

Rock: (Walks Over to Shingo) You and Billy are friends now?

Shingo: (Happily Nodded) I think so, yeah. He's pretty cool to talk to once you get to know him a little bit. How did your talk with Geese go?

Rock: Surprisingly decent all things considered. It made me hate him less now.

Shingo: Seriously?

Rock: Yeah. (Makes a Tiny Bit Hand Gesture While Having a Small Grin on his Face) Only a little bit though.

Shingo: (Chuckles Lightly) Well, nice to see it got you in you're in a better mood at least. I can tell how much it frustrates you get every time you think about him.

Rock: (Shrugs) Yeah, but it's nothing I can't brush over. (Smiles Softly) Especially now that I'm in a much better place in my life than I've ever been-

Shingo: (Smiles Brightly) With us!

Rock: (Chuckles Lightly) Yeah. With us. (Takes his Phone Out From his Pants Pocket, Only to be Greeted by Twenty-Six Missed Calls and Thirty Text Unread Text Messages) Yeesh......We should probably head back to my place before everyone has even more if a panic attack.

Shingo: Wayyy ahead of you. (Clocks Himself in For the Day Before Opening the Back Door as He Calls Out to his Two Lady Friends/Co-workers) Hey, guys! The coast is clear now! And I'm heading home woth Rock for the day! (Leaves the Back Door Open as Follows Rock Out of the Shop)

Hinako: (Inside The Back Room) Thank you!~ We hope you two have a good rest of the evening!

Malin: (Munching on Something While In the Same Room with Hinako) Yeah! ('Crunch Munch') See you guys later! ('Crunch') Mmm~

Hinako: Malin! Those cookies are for the customers only!

Malin: Hey, not my fault they taste heavenly. You're a real talented cook, you know that?~

Hinako: (Giggles Softly) I tried my best~ I'll be more than happy make you a batch back home if you behave and help me tidy up the place.

Malin: Deal!

Happy Late Birthday, Rock Howard!!

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