#ah yeah ah ya isnt that ironic

[bubblingcolaa]

PINTREST.. c'mon..

Punk?! No way! It's new wave! Totally different head. Totally.

[tomdiddlyumptious]

Tom Holland x black reader getting caught fucking in his childhood bed and his parents making reader and Tom talk about it in a family meeting 💀💀

Oop-

Summary: que?

Warnings: smut and an awkward situation. Cringy smut of course, yelling ar new borns- LaNgUaGe

T.H| I’m Sorry You Said What?

You and tom rode in the car, bumping to something random on the radio as you both made your way back to his old home. Youve been there before but it was nice to come back after a while.

“Y/n?” “What?” You asked looking at him. “I love you” “ewwwww” you stuck out your tongue, he rolled his eyes and smacked his lips while you giggled.

“Im sorryyyyyy” “no your rude” tom shook his head unbuckling himself. “It was a simple joke! Its not my fault you couldnt take it!” He glared at you “you suck” “you swallow” “you choke” “i- i do” you admit making him laugh “ i wont lie” you shrugged and hopped out the car, closing the door behind you.

You both walked to the door and he held on your waist pressing a kiss to your forehead. He knocked and was met immediately with his father with a bib on. “Whats the bib for?” “Im trying to online teach kids how to eat neatly” “they must be newborns for that-“ you bud in.

“Exactly- its to mad in there” “they dont even know theyre moving how do you expect them to know how to raise a fork” nikki asked making you all laugh as dom shrugged but opened the door more inviting you both in. Tom stepped in after you both and you shared hugs before he pulled you into his room. “Thomas is this your room?” “Yes” “why is there a one direction poster?” “I love Niall Horan” he shrugged and shut the door.

Your eyebrows furrowed at him in confusion “I would take you as more of a zayn fan” “well there goes something new, and I know about your obsession with Harry styles already, do NOT rub it in” he demanded making you giggle, you took off your shoes and laid in his bed, which was comfy, not firm like yours used to be, but as long as you had a roof over your head everything was goddamn fine🙄.

Thomas decided to lay down next to you and you still looked around “I’m supprised you don’t have twilight in here” you giggled “shut up” he chuckled and laid his head in your breast, you played with his hair and tugged it a bit making him let out a small groan “Thomas don’t-“ “you tugged my hair!” “This is your childhood room for heaven sakes” “let’s make more memories then!” He suggested. “You get on my nerves’ you smacked your lips as he reached up to kiss your neck and slowly make his way to your sweet spot. “I want youuuu” he sung.

“But I dontttt” “yes you doooo” “okay maybeeee” “I’m gonna take off your clothessss” “go aheadddd”you moaned a little bit from his nibble on your sweet spot as he trailed his hands down your stomach giving you goosebumps. Your turned your head to meet his lips, “did I ever tell you how amazing you look today?” “No”

“Well-“ he cut himself off, you just love to ruin the mood all the time. “Ay don’t blame me if anything you did because were in your childhood bed right now” “I’m gonna fuck you and that’ll make you be quiet, won’t it?” You just sighed at his words, but letting the blood flow south.

“Actually it won’t, I’d make you scream and let everyone hear- (this is your family for heaven sakes😭)” he mumbled, playing with the hem of your underwear and you let out a low moan. “Yeah i know youd like that, naughty girl (😭😭 i cant)”

He gently rubbed your pearl over your paintes while you unbuckled his pants, palming him through his jeans feeling his hard. He let out a groan and pressed harder on your clit making you whine and buck your hips onto his hands.

“AH” you both jumped and looked at the door seeing it was still shut you sighed in relief. “NO NO WHAT ARE YOU DOING? STOP THE FORK DOESNT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN YOUR THROAT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW- IM TELLING YOUR MOM- WHAT WHAT- DONT CRY PLEASE STOP ILL GET IN SO MUCH TROUBLE”

Tom groaned by the buzzkill of his father, but let out laughs in your neck. “Just make it quick tom” you whispered against his forehead kissing it, he nodded and got up, walking to the door and you stood to, taking off your pants while he made sure it was locked, when he looked back he saw you struggling and tripping over your shoes making him chucke before walking over and making yiu stand straight, right before pinning you to the wall.

He took your hands and yanked them over your head making you clench your legs together. “Open up” he demaned softly, putting his knee in between your legs and opening them before looking at you. “Your so beautiful baby girl” he kissed you, biting your lip. “Dont move your hands? Hear me?”

“But it will start to hurt” you pleaded but he only tsked at you and told you to follow his orders before pulling down his pants and boxers a bit to pull himself out, you both still had clothes on, well you didnt have your jeans on (which is so fuckin unfair) and your shoes but he kept his on.

He took his hands and pressed his chest against your to keep you in place before he lifted your legs around his hips and used a single hand to pull your panties to the side. He spit in the tip of his fingers before runnjng them through your folds “oh- your already soaked” he said before coning cocky “i didnt even do anything yet” “please fuck me already” you begged and he smiled, watching as he slipped himself in, a moan leaving both of your lips.

He started to fill himself in you while you struggled to keep your hands in place. He groaned pumping in you, fucking you against the wall, he hooked his hands under your knees and pushed them closer to the walls to open you up. “Fuck tommy” you gasped, your head leaning back against the wall and he took the chance to lick and suck on your sweet spot, to hot in the moment to remember where he is.

“Fuck y/n your so tight- shit-“ he felt you clench, he started to harder but slow, the sound bouncing off the wall as you swallowed your moans. “Shit- tommy” your back arched off the wall, your arms to tired and heavy so they went around his shoulders and your head in his neck. “You tired baby?“

“UMMMMM” nikki said, both of your heads whipping around. “MOM-“ she slammed the door closed before anything else could happen.

“Dinner is in 15 minutes- uhhhh dont be late. Make sure to clean up” she said leaning up against the door “and please dont ya know-“ she nervously chuckled “finish” “IT WASNT LIKE THAT I SWEAR”

“Thomas it’s obvious” you glared at him, when he pulled out of you a sigh left your lips. “I swear i locked the door” he said putting himself back, watching you as you got yourself together. “Does it really matter now?” He only shrugged in response.

Toms cheeks were scarlet while you tried to get yourself to stop shaking so much. “It cant be that bad, right?” You held onto his arm for strength. “I mean it should all be fine cuz like- they did it to have me!” “Yeahyeahyeah” you nodded, kinda getting confident. “Lets just go” you pulled his arm to the dinning room, meeting a pair of 2 eyes starring at you both.

You all just sat there in silence, all of your movements halt as you made eye contact with nikki and tom made eye contact with his dad. “Dont be shy now, its only dinner” nikki said, placing the plates infront of the seat.

You looked at tom and he did a small nod walking right behind you to sit in the seats right next to each other.

“If you couldnt already tell we are having- erm spaghetti” she smiled trying to ease the tension but it was to thick.

After everyone took a couple bites you sipped the water. “Would you care to explain what happened-“ you choked on the water at doms words, the water shooting out of your nose while everyone looked at you. “I drank it to fast- haha” you faked a laugh, cleaning yourself up with the napkin.

“I didnt know you could do that....” tom said before looking at his dad. “We uhhh had ya know” tom looked away, feeling his ears start to burn up. “Ya know???” Nikki comments.

“You knowwwww like uhmmm” “clearly child” dom said glarring at him. “Who had the idea?” “I think we both know who”

You lifted your arms up in defense “it wasnt me” tom smaced his lips at you and you looked at him shrugging “it wasnt!” “You told me to make it quick!-“

“THOMAS” “whaaaat?! Its true!” “You still started it!”

Nikki and don watched the fued between as you to continued to complain and fight. “You were clearly being to loud thats why we got caught!-“

“Actually i heard thuds against the wall soooo” nikki spaced off as you glarred at him. “Who was making to much noise?” You lifted an eyebrow before he rolled his eyes and turned his chair a bit to not look at you.

“Did you use protection?” Dom asked. “Uhhh no” tom said. “Why not?” Nikki butted in. He only shrugged. “You need to use protection” “no we dont”

Nikki tapped behind her ear “what did you say?” “We will use protection” tom changed his mind. “Aha and how did you get that mark on your neck” nikki turned to you.

“I-uh burned my neck with the curling iron!” “Your hair isnt in curls” you bit your lip at her words “yeah welp i gave up after and dumped my hair in water” dom tried to read toms face and body language “it looks like a bruise, how high was the temperature?” Nikki asked, slightly concerned. “I have no idea”

“Just- why here?” Tom starred at nikki “i dont know i was just caught in the moment~” “dont you only say that when your a virgin doing it-“ “y/n we are supposed to be a team!” “Im just saying!”

“Before you both argue again.....” nikki said stopping the pot from boiling. “I just want to say that i hope your both happy and no longer sexually aroused”

“Nikki!” “What?! I have to say that Dominic!” “No you didnt, but if you dont mind i have to be leaving now, i have to teach the babies how to read” dom stood and took his plate to the kitchen, soon everyone done with their meal as you sat in silence washing dishes with nikki.

“Are you planning on making me a grandma?” She whispered, handing you the wet dish. “No not really” you sighef, drying the dish. “That sucks” “yep”

“But like why not!” “Toms busy with work and all do i dont want him to feel to responsible” “i have to agree on that one, barely wants to wipe his ass” “nikki!” You whisper yelled as she giggled, passing you anothet plate as you put the old one back.

“I know how it feels- dom cant keep his hands off of me” she winked as your eyes widened at her. “What! Im old not dead y/n” “you are not old nikki and plus i dont wanna know that!” “Hey im just letting you know” she shrugged.

“Dad she isnt pregnant and wont be anytime soon” “just bring me the babies! I will teach them how to cook, clean, eat-“ “thats our job dad”

“Well its better then these babies- WHO WONT STOP CHEWING ON THE BOOK-“

“WAAAAAAA”

“OH GOD PLEASE STOP CRYINGGG BLOODY HELL” dom said, snatching the ipad. “But please dont have sex in my house, thomas” dom glared at him while tom aggressively nodded his head.

“S-seth”

“THATS A NO NO WORD- STOP SAYING THAT” dom yelled again, stressing himself out. “WHY ARE YOU EVEN DOING IT IN THE FIRST PLACE?” Nikki yelled from the kitchen, walking infront of you into the livingroom.

“BECAUSE THESE BABIES ARE GONNA BE VERY SMART- IF THEY COULD FECKING LISTON (i did that on purpose)”

“f-fe-“

“Dont you even” he pointed at the new born through the ipad.

“Seth!”

“DOMINIC!”

[unheardwoman]

🌙 — ALL ABOARD ! The HMS PROMETHEAN welcomes ( NOÉMIE COLETTE LÉON née ALARIE ) to the expedition in their capacity of ( THE CASSANDRA ). They are ( 30 years old & cisfemale ) and might be painted as ( ANABELLE WALLIS ). When you strike up an acquaintance, address them as ( she/her ). Their deeds on land precede their arrival — people say they are ( protective as a lioness, determined to see things through, and devoted to those who have earned it ) but ( terrified of her own madness, guilty over being a terrible mother, and distrusting of those who desire to be in her inner circle ) when the tide turns. Their purpose aboard the Promethean falls in line with ( returning to France with all of the Agathe survivors in one piece; no matter the cost ).

Her full TIMELINE (tw mentions of depression, postpartum depression, loved one death & mentioned attempt at infanticide.)

WANTED CONNECTIONS (will be up soon)

AYYY YA’LL IS YA GIRL TRIXIE. Bringing you this hot very troubled mama. If you thought you were gonna get a sweet, very maternal, woman oOooOohohoo sit down, my child. In the words of the cinematic masterpiece, Mean Girls: I’m not like regular moms. I’m a cool mom.

PERSONA:

ON LAND: Witty, sharp, vivacious. A wildfire of a woman. Very great with connecting with others, numbers, understanding what people want, what she wants, and how to get it.

ON THE AGATHE, B.S.O (Before the Silent One):  “Work hard, party hard” mindset. She had a reputation for being a very stern overseer. Meticulous about every single thing, every little cost. And additionally to that, she would physically help however way she could. She didn’t have to be as involved as she was but she wanted to prove to every single seaman that she could match them. That she was not just a pretty gilded thing. She became very endeared to the majority of the crew. She knew everyone by name. When not on the job, she was jovial and drank most men under the table. She earned their respect in a short time.

TO THE AGATHE CREW: She is serious faced, with hard eyes that could level you in a glance, but she had made it clear that you are always welcome in her presence. That the icy azure in her eyes can melt into gentle tropical waves in an instant. She has incredible powers of discernment, knowing the perfect times to be hard and soft and who needs what more.

ON THE PROMETHEAN/WITH EVERYONE ELSE: She continues to oversee what (who) is left of the Agathe, protective and observant. She smiles and is polite with most, but she is wary. She naturally distrusts people but she has an urge—a need, now—to gather resources and garner loyalty from those on the Promethean. Anything to get her crew home.

she is basically if you took a wild promiscuous rave/party girl and like forced to become a suburban mom. like do you really expect her to just give up her vices, be the perfect housewife and be happy with that?? come on now

in her younger years, she was quite the hedonist and of the fiesty variety. Because the privilege was real (ya know, because old money can buy you that) and when you already have EVERYTHING what else is there to do besides enjoy the spoils of life, the spoils you did nothing to earn. 

she wanted excitement and pleasure at every moment in time because the truth is she has an undercurrent of nihilism and untreated depression that just make her go: nothing in the world matters. absolutely nothing. so ah what the fuck WHY NOT? hand me the whiskey, give me some laudanum, and let’s fuck until the sun comes up twice. 

but ah all good runs must end sometime right? she gets wooed and (can you believe it) ACTUALLY FALLS IN LOVE with a soft, rich, romantic who is just entranced with her. so she puts all her other lovers on pause to marry him and it is pretty nice

until kids happen.

she has really difficult and PAINFUL (like 12 hours in excruciating labor painful) pregnancies and that untreated depression really comes out to play in postpartum

she isn’t really a good mom to her 3 kids, hires a nanny to deal with them as she joins her father in helping him do business things so that she doesn’t go completely mad. it really starts just so she can get out of the house and not think of them.

she isnt really a good wife in this time either because her husband LOVES their daughters and she accidentally avoids him in avoiding the kiddos.

but on the silver lining: she gets 1 thing to care about. AND THATS THE AGATHE EXPEDITION. It is her baby (yeah i know. ironic) and she likes using her charm, wit, and intelligence to gather the resources to help her father plan it. it’s natural for her and it feels so right 

BUT THEN HER DAD DIES (traitor) AND her eldest brother (who is now the patriarch) is like “k we gon cancel this because no one knows how to man it” “UMMM IM RIGHT HERE?? “yeah but lol youre a woman”

and that really sends her off the deep end. like almost hurt your own daughters deep end.

BUT HER HUSBAND STOPS HER RIGHT BEFORE SHE ALMOST KILLS THEM IN HER MADNESS and is like “oKAY IF I LET CONVINCE YOUR BROTHER TO LET YOU GO TO THE ARCTIC WILL YOU STOP BEING INSANE???” (rip no one cares about mental health yet)

and she says “yes”

and he says “okay shit. fine. go.”

and off she went to the arctic. She kinda put her hedonistic tendencies to the side while on the agathe because she actually cared about this 1 thing. and she wanted to do it RIGHT and to be taken seriously. but she still had little bits of sass here and there. she was a bossy lady, that's to be sure. sometimes, when she was in full Overseer Mode, it was hard to tell who was the real captain of the Agathe.

but then disaster strikes and for some reason, her maternal need to PROTECT HER OWN has come to life. like 5 years fucking late (pour one out for her 3 unloved daughters) 

basically, the agathe crew are her Babies and if you fucking touch them she will smile as she cuts your hand off (metaphorically, not literally). she’s not the violent type. shes more of the, manipulative ‘will ruin you life so you dont want to live anymore’ type. 

also lets not talk about how part of her protectiveness of the agathe crew comes from how she is trying to right the wrongs she committed to her own kids through them. lets not....talk....about.....that

[feenyreadscomics]

Team Red visits area 51

So, this is my first attempt at writing a true team Red fanfic. Anyways, for context, all three have worked together before, but Peter dosent know who DD is (just that he's a lawyer) and DD only knows that Peter is in high school. Both DD and Peter know who Deadpool is. Deadpool doesn't know who Spiderman is, but knows who DD is. Slight change to what's in Area 51. First, theres what's actually in area 51 (spoilers, not saying here) but the meme of this universe is that's where the cryptids are (vampires, zombies, werewolves, etc.) Also, the group invading Area 51 features some inserts, because at least some people need to show up to raid Area 51. Gwenpool shows up and uses her powers, so it gets a bit meta, since for Gwenpool it is a super powers thing, not a mental illness thing. All glory to @morepopcornplease ,@smokeyloki @supesofherown for willing to be my area 51 squad

Matt was tired.

There were robots everywhere. Robots on the ceiling, on the floor, just...robots. They were difficult to track, and, more importantly, difficult to punch. Matt's knuckles bled. The suit helped, but not enough.

When did Hell's Kitchen get so wild? Matt wondered. Then suddenly, Matt's world blurred and flipped. He was hanging upside down by his ankle.

"Hey, Double D! Hope you don't mind me bringing in some reinforcements!"

Ah. Spiderman. And oh look. (Or not.) Deadpool. Daredevil gagged. The stench of decay was...distinctive.

Matt started tugging at the webbing around his ankle. It wouldn't unstick. Maybe he should start weilding swords. That way, he could cut himself free and escape while he had a chance.

Maybe he could get Elekra to show him how to use knives.

Deadpool jumped past him, dualweilding katanas. "Eyyyyy! Horn head joined the party!" Matt grumbled under his breath.

Deadpool and Spiderman fought side by side, Spiderman webbing down robots, and Deadpool either shooting or stabbing them. Meanwhile, Matt gnawed at his ankle. Eventually the flow of robots stopped. Deadpool cut Daredevil down.

Deadpool and Spiderman looked around, and fist bumped. Matt coughed loudly.

"I had it under control."

"Because that-" Deadpool gestured around them "-was in control."

"Could have taken care of it."

Deadpool walked over and placed his hands on Matt's shoulders. Matt wrinkled his nose. "Red, you were punching bare metal. With your fists. Let me see them." Deadpool went to grab Matt's hands. Matt pulled them away. Deadpool forcibly grabbed Matt's hands and took off his gloves.

"See? Perfectly fine."

"Ah yes, bloody knuckles are perfectly fine. Now, Webhead has a special mission he wants to invite you on. After that, you're gonna go home to your boy and he's gonna kiss your boo boos better."

"He's not my boy."

"He could be."

"He's married, I'm Catholic and I'm not interested."

"Suurree." Deadpool dropped Matt's hands. "If you are looking for someone else, you know where to find me." Deadpool wiggled his eyebrows, which caused his mask to shift a bit. Matt punched Deadpool. Deadpool laughed.

"See ya hornhead." Deadpool walked off.

"Catholic?" Spidey asked.

"Yep."

"Hmm, ironic considering..." Spiderman gestured to Matt, "...everything."

"Yeah. Ya got a question?:

"Oh yeah, wanna go to area 51 with me and Deadpool?"

"Spidey, I have a buisness to run. No."

"Oh come on! You should."

"Why?"

"Do it for the alien tech. Do it for the meme. Do it because we don't know what the government is hiding in there." Spiderman paused for dramatic effect. "We need to know if vampires really exist. You can't keep that stuff from people."

"No, and you're going to get arrested for it." Matt sighed. "Listen, if you're going to go, can I at least give you this?" Matt pulled a buisness card out of his suit, and handed it over to Spidey.

"Nelson and Murdock, attorneys at law?" Spiderman raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah. I have them on speed dial in case I get arrested. Call them if you need legal help."

"Got it."

--

Matt tumbled into Foggy's apartment. Foggy materialized from his bedroom, bleary eyed.

"Here for checkup." Matt smiled.

"Good. I'll bring you some clean clothes. What bandages do you need? Do we need to call the Night Nurse?" Matt and Foggy had this check up system in place so they wouldn't have to bother her with minor wounds and Foggy could sleep soundly, such as twisted ankles and jammed fingers.

"Nope. Knuckles just need bandaging."

"Good. Though it says something about our lives that you are hurt at all, and I'm saying its fine."

"I know, Fogs." Foggy started applying rubbing alchohol to Matt's knuckles. Matt hissed a bit. "I miss the old days. When there were fewer heroes running around." Matt paused.

"Not when we didn't need spandex clad idiots?"

Matt snorted and thought about it for a bit. "Nah. I guess we always needed them."

"What did the idiots do this time?"

"They want to raid area 51."

"You're shitting me."

"Nope."

"They really are complete dumbasses. Utter morons." Foggy paused. "They'll be out of town for it, right?"

"Yeah..."

"You know where they live, right?"

"Just Wade."

"You could prank him."

"Hmmm... would you help?"

"If you can make sure he doesn't murder me." Foggy finished bandaging Matt's hands. "You're good to go. Do you need a change of clothes?"

"Yeah."

Foggy retrieved some sweatpants and a tshirt. He also got a paper bag out.

"Okay, I got a change of clothes, and a paper bag."

"Thanks, Foggy. You're the best."

"Text or call me when you're home safe."

"Will do."

--

Peter was out in the New Mexico desert, and it was nice. Warm. New York was cold. Peter was cold in New York. All the time.

DD thought it was because something with the Spider bite giving him a few cold blooded drawbacks. Wade thought it was because Peter was too skinny.

Which was because the bite fucked up his metabolism, he supposed.

But for now Peter was in the desert, and warm. It was pleasant.

For five seconds, more or less. He heard chatting, and decided to follow it.

He found a group of four people camped out in the desert, discussing strategies for getting into Area 51. They were all some degree of sunburned, sharing water bottles, and arguing about if they could expect anyone else to show up. Peter waved at them.

"Hello!" One of them responded.

"Oh, hey Spidey!" One of them yelled. She waved him over.

"Glad you could join us."

"We have a chance now!" One of them pumped her fist.

"Smokey, are these your reinforcements?"

"Hi, so, you're obviously Spiderman, I'm V, and this is Smokey," V, apparently, gestured to someone wearing a fedora, apparently Smokey, "Supes," V pointed to a woman in a Superman tshirt, "and Popcorn!" V gestured to a woman wearing a tank top that had "The only iron I pump is the IRON WILL OF GOD" on it.

"Popcorn?"

"She ate all the popcorn!" Smokey complained. Peter tilted his head.

"Smokey did most of the planning, including rations." Supes commented.

"Okay... I should be having a friend meet me here soon!"

"Awesome! Is he in the raid?"

"Yeah."

"Cool. We should talk strategy, while we wait for him to get here..."

--

So they figured that Deadpool would charge into Area 51 as a distraction. Once the guards left to fight him, the group of four would try to scale the fence. While the fence scaling was going on, Spidey would crawl through the drainage pipe to grab whatever paranormal stuff he could find. Leading an army, Spiderman would free the rest of them, allowing them to return home safely.

When Deadpool finally showed up, he laughed at their faces.

"Spidey, you're smarter than this. This isnt gonna work. Besides, I'm expecting one other person. She will help you out. A lot."

"Hello!" A loud, high pitched voice yelled from behind them.

Deadpool and Spiderman turned to see the pinkest person they had ever set eyes on.

--

Peter had thought Wade was crazy. Wade had thought Wade was crazy.

This was nothing compared to Gwen Poole. She was pink and energy, and mostly talked nonsense. Something about this all being fanfiction, and a disappointing lack of panels. Also, according to her, one of the four "self inserts" was "the author."

Wade thought he could keep up, but no. Whatever the fuck voices were in his head paled in comparison to whatever Gwen had.

Like, Deadpool occasionally thought he was in a comic, but she seemed to be able to do something about it. Dead silent explosions because "I caught the otomotapeia," inexplicable escapes...

Cuz if there's real weird shit in there, she can handle it.

As is though, she kept calling one of the people "the author" and it was making his own head spin. That's... not normally how this went. But she'd be going with the four civilians in. She'd be able to keep them alive.

And so it begins.

--

The plan started to fall apart immediately.

Deadpool was doing fine, Spiderman was doing fine.

Gwen and V were in a heated arguement.

"What do you mean, you didn't write any scenes inside area 51?"

"I told you, I don't know what you're talking about! Besides, don't you have powers? Can't you do something about it?"

"Not in a fanfic! Not in normal literature! The format matters. I can manipulate comic panels, not THIS SHITSHOW."

"Uh, guys? I think the Feds are here." Popcorn piped up.

"Hands up!" A man yelled. They all slowly put their hands up.

--

Deadpool made it in. He found a cat named Goose in a cage. He picked it up and continued running through the halls.

He ran into Spiderman. Literally. They both shouted.

"Glad to see you're alive! Do you know where Gwen's squad went?"

"Yeah, I saw them getting arrested just before making it in. And look! I found a cat!" Wade proudly held the cat up to Peter. Voices shouted from behind them.

"WADE! WE NEED TO GET THEM!"

Oh. Right.

"So, any ideas?"

"Stop!" A voice called out behind Deadpool.

The duo ran through the halls, left and right, trying to lose the gaurds. Spidetman opened a door they found, a supply closet. Spiderman opened the cage, and sat the cat on Wade's lap. Spiderman threw the cage down the hall.

"What the fuck was that for?" Deadpool furiously whispered.

"Distraction," Spiderman whispered back.

The guards immediately opened the supply closet. The cat hissed. Then, he opened his mouth. Wide.

Tentacles shot out from the cat's mouth, wrapping around the guard. He let out a shriek, cut short by Goose swallowing him whole.

Deadpool and Spiderman looked at the cat, eyes wide.

"I like you," Deadpool declared, firmly.

--

The other five were in a metal truck.

"Do you have any way out?" Smokey asked.

"No. We're gonna be tried for treason." Supes commented.

"If only the others could get us out of here." V added.

"Wait. That's it."

"What do you mean, that's it?"

"I can get out of here. You wrote something just now of Spidey and Deadpool back at Area 51. I can go there now, let them know where we are, which is in a metal truck, headed to... damn. Don't know definitively, but it's a shot. Just give me a moment..." Gwen pushed on something, and floated up into the ceiling.

"Well, this just got worse," Smokey commented.

--

"Hey guys!"

Wade screamed.

"Woah, Gwen, how'd you get here?" Spidey sounded shocked.

"The writer mentioned you in Area 51, so I could come over to visit, through some medium manipulation. "

"Great job, Pinky. Now, where's everyone else? And do you know what the fuck is going on with this cat?" Wade held out Goose.

"No idea. The writer didn't bother informing the audience of their exact location, and two, the cat is a flergen. Now, let me think." Gwen started pacing around the supply closet, muttering to herself.

"Hmmmm.... wait a minute.... I got it!" Gwen shrieked and snapped her fingers. "Ma- DD, gave you a buisness card for himself. Give it to me, and I'll bring it to them, and they'll be able to call him to lawyer them out." Gwen held out her hand. "Gimme." Reluctantly, Spiderman handed it over. "Thanks, Webhead!" Gwen pushed upwards again. Then, she was gone.

--

Thud!

Gwen fell back into the truck, then grabbed for something.

"Soooooo, what's the plan?" Popcorn asked.

"Sit tight and get Matt Murdock to lawyer us out. He's a crack lawyer, and considering this is fanfic, I imagine he'll be great at it."

"M'Kay." Popcorn said, rolling her eyes.

--

Matt Murdock was a bit busy at the moment. He was busy saran wrapping Wade's pillows. Foggy was trying to cram a rubber duck into a shampoo bottle. Well, Wade's shampoo. Foggy didn't get why the guy had it (Wade was bald) but he figured he'd ask no questions. Just prank.

Matt's phone rang. An unknown number. He picked up.

"Hello! This is Matthew Murdock. Who is this?"

"Hello, this is Gwen Poole, friend of Spiderman, in need of legal counsel. Would you be able to help?"

"Where are you? Is Spiderman or Deadpool with you?"

"No. I'm with four other civilians. We are in New Mexico."

"Shit. I can't exactly make it over there."

"Shit."

Foggy yelped in surprise, then cheered. "Got it in!"

Gwen thought for a bit. "What if we book an airline for you to get here."

Matt thought about it. "That could work."

--

The next morning, Foggy drove Matt to the airport, grumbling the whole way.

"They're idiots, Matt, you shouldn't have to save them." Matt began staring (as best he could) at his hands.

"Its a Catholic guilt thing, isn't it?" Foggy sighed. "Fine, go be a lawyer hero while I singlehandedly keep the firm running. It's a good thing I'm the brains of Nelson and Murdock, while you're the beauty."

"I'm not the brawn of Nelson and Murdock?"

"No, that's Karen." Matt cracked a smile.

Foggy pulled up to the curb. "Keep me posted. Let me know when you're coming back and how it goes."

"I will." Matt got out of the car, and grabbed his suitcase.

He waved as Foggy drove away. Deep breaths, Murdock. You can navigate an airport and plane, he thought. Matt entered the airport.

--

A few hours later, Matt landed in New Mexico, where he couldn't get off the plane fast enough, then took a taxi to where they were being held.

He raised hell. He got everyone (except for Gwen) released that night. New Mexico state troopers had never seen the fury of a Matt Murdock scorned.

Apparently, since everyone was in the middle of the desert, and needed supplies, the threat of death by dehydration was enough to get them all off. Gwen, however, was stuck back in prison, because she was armed, and various other crimes due to being the leader of MODOK. As far as anyone could follow.

Everyone then boarded a plane back to New York.

"Did this just happen?" V asked. "This feels crazy.

"It it really is," Smokey agreed.

Something in the overhead compartment shifted. The stewardess opened it, and Gwen jumped out.

"Thank you!" She said to the stewardess. "Man, that was cramped. Good to be out in the light of day!"

--

Wade Wilson was looking forward to a relaxing night at home, after the craziness of the past few days. He had Goose tucked in his one arm. He opened his apartment. Little rubber ducks were everywhere. Over the counters, on the bookshelves. He opened the fridge. There was a rubber duck.

Goose meowed, then tentacled the duck.

"That's cannibalism, Goose." Wade put down Goose, then went to nap. His cheek hit saran wrap.

"Fuck you, Murdock!" Wade yelled.

Thanks for reading! I tried to have Gwen's powers make sense, but it's...difficult.

[arkfiya]

A Happy Ending for a Pained Knight

//I'm not a huge fan of Elesis x Ara by a friend wanted me to do this. Ironic as this is my first big creative writing. Well enjoy~! Do tell if you want the sad alternative.

It had been ever since three years ago, back when Elesis joined the Search Party, meeting a plentiful amount of new friends, but there had always been one that stook out to the knight. Ara Haan, the Eastern girl with the spirit of a fix running through her body, a lil' clutzy and strong willed...fir the most part. Elesis wasted no time in getting to know this girl, her curiosity was piqued as this was the first person from the East Elesis had ever met. It wasn't long till Elesis began to develop strong feelings for the girl, feelings she didn't recognize, she decided to consult Rena about it.

"Hey Rena!"

Blaze called out to the Night Watcher who was managing paperwork. The Elf's head perked up when she heard Elesis' voice, giving her a smile.

"Good afternoon Elesis. Is there something you need?"

Blaze took a seat on the couch across from Rena and scratched the back of her own head.

"Yeah, you're pretty smart aren't ya? Well, I've been suffering some pretty bad heartaches recently, I was wondering if you could help out with them a bit?"

Rena raised an eyebrow at the knight. Elesis in poor condition? That almost sounded crazy, it would have been the first she's heard about something like that happening to Elesis.

"May I ask if there's anything you tend to do or something that happens when they come around."

Elesis had looked away.

"Ah... They tend to come around when I'm around a certain person..."

Rena couldn't help but laugh at her obviousness. Almost 22 and didn't know her own feelings.

"Elesis that sounds like love."

Elesis' head perked up in surprise at Rena's conclusion before laughing it off.

"Alright, I don't really seem how that could be the case. I'll just hang out with her a little less and I'm sure it'll fix itself!"

Elesis got up, leaving the room with a smile on her face.

"Elesis... You'll hurt yourself more that way..."

Rena said to herself watching the girl leave.

Roughly about three months had passed, Elesis had begun hanging out with Ara less, though this caused quite something the opposite of what she thought. The pain often grew worse from her distancing, she wanted to be with Ara more than she normally did, the thing was now, in her time distancing herself, the Celestial, Ain, had grown as close as Elesis was to Ara in less than half the time. This only deepened the pain in her heart, some nights finding herself crying herself to sleep without even knowing why.

The fifth month had arrived, she found herself sitting on the couch with the rest of the El-gang, Ain and Ara standing I front of them.

"I have a confession... Ain and I have begun dating."

The Asura's face was flushed from admitting this but Erbluhem Emotion had pulled her close to reassure her that it was fine. The El Search Party had given them their applause and best wishes for their future, all but Elesis. Elesis's face began to run with tears at the couple but forced a smile. She should be happy for Ara, so why was she crying?

"Elesis are you alright...?"

Ara asked the knight.

"Y-Yeah... I'm fi-fine, don't worry! I just... Need a minute... Yeah!"

Elesis got up from the couch, walking out into the hallway, darting to her room when she was no longer in sight of everyone else. While she couldn't be seen running off, her footsteps we're clearly heard.

"I can't say I didn't tell her..."

Rena had stated quietly to herself.

~

Another month had passed since Elesis had found herself heartbroken. She had fallen into a major depression and it seemed like she had begun to suffer some health issues. Her voice had begun to go raspy, she had a pretty bad cough, and she had been constantly tired. The El-gang was worried but didn't know what was wrong with the knight, that was until Rena had intruded into Elesis' room when it sounded like her condition was getting worse.

Rena opened the door to find Elesis hacking up pink flower petals in tears as she did, Rena watched in both shock and horror.

"Elesis we're leaving!"

Rena had quickly scooped the girl up in her arms and rushing out of the house to the hospital. The rushed inside and had Elesis immediately taken to a medical room.

"Why are here... What's wrong with me...?"

Elesis said in a harsh voice, it seemed like she didn't know what was wrong with herself.

"You have gotten Hanahaki Disease... It's a disease contracted from one sided love."

Elesis opened her mouth to talk but a doctor had come in, Rena left as soon as he did.

After about thirty minutes, Rena was called back in.

"I'm sorry to say that it's in it's late stages, it'll only be cured through the love being removed surgically."

Rena tapped her chin, thinking about this.

"How much longer does she have?"

The doctor sighed looking down at his clipboard.

"She has about a week left if this isnt cured..."

Elesis stirred, looking at the both of them.

"Why is it such a hard decision..."

She coughed, a few flower petals flying out if her mouth. Rena came over and sat next to her on the bed.

"Well, if we remove it, we'll also be removing your love for Ara. So it'd be up to you if you wanted to do that..."

Blaze averted her eyes out to the window.

"I don't want to do that... But I'll have to think about it... I'd rather you not bring them here, if I decide to not remove it, I'd rather my death not burden them... Just say I left the El Search Party to go my own path... I'll just have to trust you'll do that..."

Rena had bit her lip, looking down at the knight, giving her a nod. The elf got up and left the room without saying the word, Elesie let out a sigh as she lied on the bed.

~

It had been the fourth day since Elesis' disappearance. The El-gang had grown worried of her but it wasn't unlike her to randomly disappear for short periods. Of course as the worrywart of the group, this effected Ara a lot harder. Rena had pulled Ara aside into her room.

"Ara... We need to talk."

Ara had blanked out a little but from how unexpected this was, but nodded her head slowly.

"Al-Alright, what is it."

Rena looked guilty as she spoke.

"Look, Elesis didn't want me to tell you this but I can't bring myself to keep quiet anymore. She caught a disease that I hear is rather popular to get where you're from, the Hanahaki Disease. She didn't understand what she felt for you so ended up not pursuing you and it caused her to fall apart..."

Ara went wide eyed, this did explain why she acted so strangely at the confession. Ara grasped each of Rena's hands tightly, looking up at her.

"Is there still time? Please tell me there still is!"

Rena gave her a nod, and before she could say anything, Ara had taken off.

Ara swung open the door to her boy friend's room, panting heavily, her cheeks were flushed softly. Ain raised an eyebrow as she approached him.

"Ain, I know it's a bit soon, but, I'd like to break up..."

Ain had his eyes widen in shock.

"I know you said that you'd give it a month before you decide... But was I really that bad?"

Ara shook her head.

"No, major trouble had risen with Elesis because of this."

Ain raised an eyebrow once again.

"I thought you weren't going to go after her after her interest in you died."

Ara violently shook her head.

"That wasn't the case, she kept them hidden out of confusion..."

Ain opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by Ara.

"So I'm sorry, but it's over."

Ara had left the room without waiting for a response from the Celestial, she had to hurry.

It was the fourth day in, Elesis sighed as she knew her fate drew near. She smiled at least knowing Rena kept her promise, or she at least thought. Elesis jumped when she heard the door swing open. Her eyes readjusted as she looked at the foot of her bed. It was Asura, tears melting down her face. Elesis was shocked to see her but averted her eyes away with a click of her tongue realizing Rena had sent her most likely. There wasn't much of a pause before suddenly Ara ran over to her side, giving the knight a tight squeeze, causing some petals to fly from her mouth.

"I love you too!"

Ara called out from the blue, a little nasally from her tears. Those words shocked Elesis, was she dreaming?

"Wh-... What?"

Elesis questioned Ara. The Fox pulled away from Elesis, looking into her eyes, her face was a mess.

"I lo...ve you too..."

Ara choked out once again. Before the red head could reply Ara pressed her lips against Elesis'. The pedals that covered the floor began to slowly fade into a glittery dust. Elesis remained wide eyed for a moment but slowly shut them, resting a hand on Asura's cheek, returning the kiss. She pulled away gently with a smile.

"How long have you...?"

Ara looked down at the ground having to think for as second.

"I think it was about a year after we met, I thought you hated me when you began to avoid me so I turned to Ain for support then I began a relationship with him... Once I figured out you loved me I knew I had to come to your side to help you, I can't let you die like that..."

Blaze reached a hand up to Ara's hair, running her fingers through it.

"I'm sorry about that... But yes, I guess Rena was right, I did feel love for you and I didn't even realize it."

Elesis stretched as she sat up properly.

"Let's get home shall we~?"

Ara smiled with a nod, overjoyed with Elesis' recovery.

Elesis got dressed and they left the building, Elesis had an arm wrapped over Ara's shoulder, holding her close. She didn't bother to ask how Ara had found out about her feelings, as it was rather obvious, nor did it matter. The only thing that mattered was that they were happy.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 44

Vulcan! god of the forge!

Yukio: "Stocking--good work as well. I marked the answers you got wrong." stocking: thanks. 7_7; Yukio: "Hey, chin up--you'll get this in time." stocking: *she nods* Yukio: "For now, here's everyone's homework--and I will be in my office for the next hour." stocking: ... um, yu-*ahem*, mr okumura? you have a moment? Yukio: "Hmm? Sure, Stocking. What's up?" stocking: *looking around* im gonna assume you know about me being what i am? owo; Yukio: "..." *smiles, nods* "Hard not to, given family ties." stocking: right, haha ^^ well, about today's lesson, i think i have some familiar understanding with it. Yukio: "Oh, really? About Elementals, or Galatea?" stocking: the second one. Yukio: "Really? How are you familiar with the idea?" stocking: i guess, looking back, almost my whole life. i actually have a doll at home, a stuffed cat to be exact. Yukio: "Oh? And this doll..." stocking: a galatea, im assuming. from what my mom told me, she sealed the soul of a demon inside it. i guess she told her to watch over me...and she has. Yukio: ._. "Um...Has this demon ever given you problems?" stocking: not really. i think before dad found me, she was my guardian angel...as ironic as it sounds, haha ^^ Yukio: "...Huh. So, what is the degree of movement your doll is capable of?" stocking: she rarely does. Yukio: "Does she speak?" stocking: sometimes. Yukio: "Ah. Have you been able to keep her behaved?" stocking: yes. you can thank mom for that, haha! Yukio: *smiles* "That's good. If you were able to handle that demon, it may indicate your skills with other ones." stocking: thanks. Yukio: "Anything else you wanted to ask?" stocking: not really. i'll just be going now, wouldnt want to distract you from your work, haha. Yukio: *smiles* "Any time I'm in office hours, if you have a question, my door is always open." stocking: thanks. *goes back to the classroom* Shima: *trying to talk up Izumo* izumo: *not even listening* stocking:...wait, isnt rin in this class? shiemi: he is, but he's sick today. stocking: oh. Shima: "--and that's why I don't eat grapefruit anymore!" izumo: -_-; as much as i'd _looove_ to stay and listen to you yammer on about lord knows what, i actually have things to do, that are far more important. later. Shima: D: -elsewhere- Touma: "Welcome to the team." natsuna: great. tinker: welcome aboard! Jun: "..." *friendly smile...even as he looks askance at Touma* mitsuba: nice to meet yo- natsuna: *goes to pack her luggage* mitsuba: D8< hyakuya: additude much? C3 member: is the really risa's sister? Jun: "We can help you get acclimated, maybe with a short training exercise--" -door shut- C3 member: jeez... member 2: it makes ya wonder how much risa's death affected her... Touma: "..." Jun: "Well, give her time. If she wants to talk, she will." -elsewhere- Victor: "Darn...Need to sterilize this beaker." -elsewhere- Hibana: "How's it going?" gabriella: so close now. Hibana: *smiles...holds her hand* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "You seem to be coming along well with your...change of life. How are you, Reimi?" reimi: i'm doing fine. ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: "...Well, then...Maybe it is time that I...head elsewhere...?" reimi: if that's what you feel is best... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I don't want to leave...I just worry that if I stay in one place so long, I put people at risk. And I have no idea where I would go..." reimi:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *reverts to fox form...sits next to Reimi* reimi:....looks like it might rain soon... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* "That...tends to happen around me." -elsewhere- Belkia: *in front of the hospital* o_o "...I can do this...I can do this..." naho: you got this! *thumbs up* Belkia: *gulps, clutches the fruit basket...heads up to the room...* "Um...Hi." ayami:.......*she stares at him* Belkia: "...I brought fruit." ayami:....thank you... Belkia: "..." *sits down* "...How does an apple sound?" ayami:.... naho:.....*hug* ayami: ?? naho: i thought that would help. Belkia: "...Um, yeah, Naho is good at hugging...Um..." *hugs Ayami* ayami: *teary eyed* i dont...deserve your kindness.... Belkia: "Just...It's just what people should do." ayami:....could you...take me home.....with you....? Belkia: .\\\\\. *looks at Naho* naho: uhhhh..... >->; Belkia: "...Maybe you can stop by for a visit...a short visit?" ayami: i wish i could....though i'll...have to go back...to the hospital...im staying at... Belkia: "...How long did they tell you to stay at the hospital? Maybe...we can help you get out." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *wearing bunny ears* "..." tsubaki: lost a bet? Shamrock: "...Yes. Damn Lavender...And I thought it may be something for Himawari." tsubaki: i see. lavender: ^w^ Higan: *photo snap* Shamrock: -___-;; himawari:....*faint smile* Higan: "D'aw...See? She's smiling." tsubaki: ^^ Shamrock: x\\\\\- "...Glad to see you smile, Himawari." lilac: zzzz..... *still asleep on the couch* Sakuya: *puts blanket over Lilac* Black Star: *cringe* "Ah! That peroxide..." otogiri: what have we learned? Black Star: "Watch where I leap...and be faster when crossing a rooftop." otogiri: -_-; honestly... you shouldnt be reckless. it's bothersome. Black Star: "If I wasn't reckless, how would I learn new skills?" *smiles* otogiri:...*sigh* there. *finishes bandaging his injuries* Black Star: *smiles* "Thanks, Doc! You are great at this stuff." otogiri: years of experience. Black Star: "It shows...Um...Ever consider working at a hospital?" otogiri:.....*silent* Black Star: "...Just an idea..." *looks away* -elsewhere- liz: *worried* stocking: im home! Patty: "H-Hey, Stocking..." liz: mind talking to kid? he's in one of his depressive moods again... Patty: *nods* Kid: *curled up in the corner of the bedroom* stocking: say no more. *she knocks on the door* kid? im home...sorry im late. Kid: "St-Stocking?" *weak smile* stocking:....*hug* i was out longer than i thought i would be. class ran late. Kid: *nods, hugs* "I-I know. I'm sorry...I missed you..." stocking: its ok...im here now. Kid: *holds onto her* "I'm glad...I...hope you had a good day." stocking: it was nice. Kid: *smiles* "That's all that matters..." *rests his head against her arm* stocking:....come on kiddo, lets get you to bed. Kid: *nods, yawns* "Okay..." stocking: i love you kid. dont forget it, ok? Kid: *smiles, kisses her cheek* "I love you, too...and I will never forget..." -the next day- Kid: *shifts in bed...* -elsewhere- shinra: happy birthday rel! Relan: .\\\\\. "Th-Th-Th-Th-Thank you..." iris: we got you cake! mikami: enjoy. ^^ Relan: TT___TT "Thank you all...This cake looks *sniff* delicious..." shinra: ^^ Relan: *tries some of the cake...* "...Mmm! Delicious!" -elsewhere- Yohei: *holding up a burnt waffle* "..." chie: aww. Yohei: "That didn't turn out like I wanted--" Kepuri: "That is why you need my new invention: WAFFLE MACHINE!" *holds up a Frankenstein's monster device* mana: i believe its called 'the toaster'. -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Good morning." naho: zzzzzzz..... Sakuya: "??? ..." *hugs Naho* naho: u///u Sakuya: "Need five more minutes?" naho: *nod* Sakuya: "Okay. I'll be here..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "Just five more minutes..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Good morning!" fang-hua: *yawn* Tsukiyo: "Sleep well?" fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: "That's good...Ready to eat?" -later, elsewhere- Kid: *doing sit-ups* liz: *timing him* Kid: *continues until--* "URK!" o___O "Cramp!" liz: easy there! Kid: *eases himself to lie back down* "Darn...Over-exerted myself..." liz:..... Kid: *steadies his breath* "I-I'm fine...I think I have to stop there, though..." stocking: ......*soft hug* Kid: Q~Q *soft hug* stocking:....its ok kid, just let it out.... Kid: "...Ow...My back hurts..." stocking: do you need a nurse? Kid: "I think I just need to lie down..." stocking: did you want to stay home for today? Kid: *nods* stocking: ok. Kid: *whimpers, as he sits up and tries to hobble to his room* stocking: *supports him* should i give you a back rub? Kid: "...I would feel better with one..." stocking: ok. -and so- stocking: *rubbing his back* how is that? Kid: "Hmm...Better. It hurts more to the left..." stocking: *rub rub* Kid: =\\\= "Right there...Thank you." stocking: no problem... Kid: "...You are so kind..." stocking: d'aww... Kid: "I wish I could repay you..." stocking: maybe one day. Kid: "..." *sad frown* stocking:....*kiss* Kid: *small sob, as he kisses back* stocking: kid? are you ok? Kid: "I-I'm scared. I don't want to disappoint anyone..." stocking: *pets his head* Kid: "I'm sorry..." *whimper* stocking: it's ok. we're all here for you... Kid: *nods, crying* stocking:...*holds him close to her chest* Kid: *holds onto her, crying but his breathing calming down* stocking: i love you. Kid: "I-I love you, too..." stocking: *rubs his back* Kid: "Mmm..." *his breathing slows down, as he closes his eyes* stocking: *soft smile* Kid: "Zzz..." stocking:.... Kid: *asleep, small talk in his sleep...* "I love you...I want to m...m..." stocking: ? Kid: "...ma...zzz..." stocking:....*small smile and kisses his forehead* Kid: *smiles in his sleep, rests more comfortably* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, curled up in the corner* Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh* "So lonely..." -elsewhere- Belkia: "Well, here we are..." naho: and here would be....? Belkia: "The best magic shop in the city! I need some new tricks, so..." naho: ah. Belkia: *goes inside, gasps* "Look! The cut-a-lady-in-half box!" *rubs the outside* "Such sheen..." -elsewhere- Higan: "How does this look?" *holds up a painting* tsubaki: it looks wonderful. ^^ Higan: "Thank you. I tried my best to match the colors." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Oh, hello, Mio." mio: sup Jacqueline: "How has your day been?" mio: good. Jacqueline: *nods* "I was about to bake some banana bread. Would you like some?" mio: *shrug* Jacqueline: "Well, it should be tasty--I've been working on this recipe for some time..." -elsewhere- Victor: "Good day, Maki!" maki: heyo. Victor: "How is today going?" *he's holding a box* maki: good. what's in the box? Victor: "Oh, some supplies, equipment, office supplies..." *there is an action figure poking out of the top* maki:...i see. Victor: *notices his action figure--blushes, hides it, smiles again* "Yep...Just slowly getting my work-station put together...Heh." maki: ah. Victor: "What are you up to? Training?" maki: yep Victor: "...Nozomi ever train with you?" nozomi: not really. the commander, tamaki, and shinra have though. Victor: "Huh. How did Tamaki and Shinra do?" -elsewhere- Johannes: "Hi, Doctor Fire!" itou: yo! Johannes: "How's it going?" *he's holding a notepad* itou: doing well. just got some spare parts. Johannes: "Ooooo...What are they for?" itou: fixing the generator where im staying, and i need to fix up a few joints on my mech suit. Johannes: *shiny eyes* "...Mechsuit? Is it here?" itou: not here, but it is at an associate's house. Johannes: "Neat...I'd love to see it some time." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Happy to see you recovered, Reimi." reimi: im glad too. Benimaru: *nods* "...You do look a bit pale, though. Sunlight may help replenish your Vitamin D." reimi: it feels tingly when i go out. ^^; Benimaru: "...Maybe you should ask your kitsune doctor for an ointment for that." reimi: maybe, haha ^^ Benimaru: "...May I ask for advice?" reimi: 'bout what? Benimaru: "Is Kirei allergic to any flowers?" reimi: i dont think she is.... *griiiiin* Benimaru: -\\\\- "Thank you. I know what to get now." -elsewhere- Jun: "How are you, Natsuna?" natsuna: just fine. Jun: "If you ever need help with this new work, just let us know--we want to help." -elsewhere- Lawless: *in a bubble bath, with a rubber ducky* =w= licht: he's been in there for half an hour. Guildenstern: *knocks on the door* "You've been in there long enough--some of us need the bathroom as well." Lawless: *looks at his fingers* "...My fingers aren't prune-y yet!" licht: *kicks down the door* out of the tub. now. Lawless: o\\\\\o "Eek!" *covers his chest with his hands* "No! Get out!" licht: *grabs him and tosses him out of the bathroom* Lawless: *flies by, with soap suds covering him* o\\\\\o "So embarrassing--!" *CRASH* romina: ow. *wince* kranz: *tackle'd* oof! what on earth?! Lawless: "...Ah, crap, I'm naked..." *puts on his glasses* "Ah, that's better!" -w- julian:....*facepalm* Lawless: "Well, I'm going to towel off now. Remember to flush when you're done, Guildenstern." Guildenstern: -_-;;; "Put on pants..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *holds up a pair of cat ears* shinra: let me guess, tamaki? Arthur: "How did you know?" *looks over them* shinra: i just have a hunch. Arthur: "..." -\\\\- "So cute in them..." shinra:....you got it bad. Arthur: "Yes, I do...She is so beautiful, elegant, always lands on her feet--" -CRASH- tamaki: ow! *she fell face first* Arthur: "It's like I can hear her sweet voice next to me..." shinra:... -_-; Arthur: *then spots Tamaki* "Oh! Let me help you up..." tamaki: thanks.... Arthur: "Anytime, m'lady..." *helps her to her feet, still holding her hand...* tamaki:..um...you can let go you know. Arthur: "...!!! Oh, right!" *lets go...still holding the cat ears* tamaki: those for me? Arthur: o\\\\\o "...Do you like them?" tamaki: *she puts them on him*... shinra: *snerk* that's a good look for you, boyle! Arthur: o\\\o "Sh-Shut up, Shinra..." *looks at Tamaki* "Um...Do you like them on me?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *all patched up, playing a video game* "Come on, blue shell..." sayaka: hmmm you got this! Black Star: *heading towards the finishing line* "I AM...NUMBER ONE!!!" sayaka: aw. -he won- Black Star: "WOO! Yeah! Another victory for the great and powerful Black Star!" tsubaki: ^^; Sakuya: *unenthused* "Ha-zah." *throws up confetti* kilik: thanks for having us over. tsubaki: it's not a problem. Black Star: "Yeah, good to see you! How has this week been?" sayaka: good fore the most part. i think i may finally have that creepy doctor off my back! Black Star: "Jeez, that guy is still following you?" Sakuya: "Want us to tell him to back off?" sayaka: actually, and fingers crossed, i think he found himself a girlfriend his age! HUZZAH! Sakuya: "...Kind gross idea, but congrats on avoiding him." naho: yeah, that guy was weiiiiird. otogiri:......................... Black Star: *notices Otogiri* "???" otogiri:... nothing. Black Star: "...Hey, Otogiri? Want to play?" otogiri: im fine. Black Star: "...Okay." -the door opens- naho: we're hooome~! Belkia: "Papa's got a brand new bag of tricks!" otogiri: thrilling. Sakuya: *waves at Naho...perplexed by Belkia* -minutes later- liz: we're here! tsubaki: hey guys! stocking: *siiiigh* hey. Sakuya: "Hey, all...Yo, Stocking? You okay--" Belkia: *pushes Sakuya away* :3 stocking:..... -___________________________________-; naho: sakuya!... D8< WHAT THE FUZZ, BELBEL?! Sakuya: *just lying on the floor* |: Belkia: "I have a new magic trick!" *holds out a rose to Stocking* stocking:.....oi! old geezer, you have a lighter? Higan: “Yeah I-....darn, where did it go? I just had it a moment ago...” lavender: here. Higan: “Thanks Lav.” ^^ *hands the lighter to Stocking* "Please make it quick." Belkia: :3 "Nya?" ^^; stocking:... *sets the rose on fire* *returns the lighter to higan* here. Higan: "Thanks." ^^ Belkia: "..." *smirks* "All part of the trick, my dear..." stocking: eh? *POOF* stocking: WHAT THE FU- *The rose is replaced with...a lollipop* Belkia: "For you, Sugar Princess." stocking:......ok, first of all, how dare you. Belkia: :3 "Eh?" Sakuya: "...Well, you better hide, Bel." -POW- Belkia: *REJECTED* D: *knocked to the floor* stocking: knowing you, you probably put some weird drug in it. Belkia: "N-No drugs...I'm a vampire, not evil..." stocking: ..... *glaaaare* Belkia: D: *scampers behind Naho* "PROTECT ME!" naho: >n< Sakuya: *chop* "Stop using Naho as a human shield. I'm sorry, Stocking--just ignore him..." Belkia: "OUCH! That's my ear, Sakuya!" stocking: it's fine. Kid: *standing back, fuming, an aura around him* Belkia: o_____o;;;; "I have to go make tinkle now..." *runs* stocking:.... *sigh* sorry kid. *hugs* Kid: -\\\\- Black Star: "...Yeah, so, how are you all doing?" Patty: "I have a wart!" *holds up her finger at Black Star's face* Black Star: "...Okay." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...For you." kirei: ah.. *blush* thank you, benimaru. Benimaru: "..." *nods* -\\\- "I-I hope you...like...the plants you currently hold in your hands..." kirei: ^^ i do. *kisses his cheek* Benimaru: -\\\\\- "I...have a strong amount of love towards you..." kirei: *smile* i love you too. Benimaru: "..." *holds her other hand* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sad face* reimi: jealous? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* TT_TT "I miss her..." reimi:...that girl? Mr. Tsubaki: "My Blossom...Tsubaki Nakatsukasa..." reimi: ...maybe you could visit her? Mr. Tsubaki: "...And my family...How do I face them after leaving them behind...?" reimi: ..... Mr. Tsubaki: "I couldn't bring them into my...what I was doing...and I left them in her care...They must hate me." reimi: you dont know that. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm afraid to find out..." reimi: knowledge is power over fear! Mr. Tsubaki: *surprised* "Oh! Um...Yes, that is true..." *sighs* "Maybe I can...try...tomorrow..." reimi: do your best. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* "Okay...I...will go tomorrow...I need to steel my nerves..." -elsewhere- Burns: "Line up." -soldiers in line- pearl: *gulp* dia: ... ruby: OuO; Karim: *stoic* foien: ? Burns: "After our last five responses to emergencies, I think you all have gotten soft...slow...weak. Therefore, we're running additional drills." dia: understood. ruby: even the sisters? OuO Burns: "Every. One." Karim: -_- pearl:....oh. Burns: "We begin with jumping jacks. I will lead..." *pulls off his jacket--and is now standing shirtless* dia: *unphased* -a few soldiers are like 'WOOOOOAH'- Karim: -_______- foien: *has his shirt of as well* Karim: "...Why are you--?" foien: what? it's warm out. Karim: "...True enough. But in a fire drill, you won't get to strip in the middle of a real-life situation." dia: unless your name is tamaki kotatsu. Burns: "..." *snort* "BEGIN. JUMPING. JACKS!" -elsewhere- Hibana: Q____Q gabriella: she's so precious. -a child size being is in the tube- Hibana: *nods* "I never thought I would love something so much..." *holds Gabriella's hands* gabriella:....*tearful smile* Hibana: *nuzzle* -morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: morning kiddo~<3 Kid: *smiles* "Good morning...Feel better?" stocking: much. you~? Kid: "Quite..." *smooch on her cheek* -later- Kid: "What are your plans today?" stocking: maybe take it easy today. Kid: "Oh? Sounds like you are progressing with the exams." stocking: *she nods* the next exam will be later on. Kid: "Would you like to go out?" -elsewhere- tsubaki:...... Shamrock: "??? Tsubaki?" tsubaki: yes? Shamrock: "Sorry, you seemed lost in thought. I was asking whether you wanted tea." tsubaki: y-yes.... Shamrock: *makes some...* "...Really pouring outside..." *Someone is outside...listening...* tsubaki: it sure is... Shamrock: "...Rain tends to make me gloomy...Reminds me of...of..." tsubaki: *she nods and pats his back* its ok. Shamrock: "..." *nods, reaches for her hand* "I miss him...We all miss him..." tsubaki:....so do i.... Shamrock: "..." *bites his lip, nods* "I wish he was here..." tsubaki:...*she nods* Shamrock: "...He didn't get to see Himawari returned to us...Or how happy Naho is...Or how safe everyone is...It's not fair..." Mr. Tsubaki: *outside, in fox form, listening* Q~Q lavender: hey, he'll be back when he's done with whatever he's doin. Higan: *nods* "He did what he knew was best for us...He knows we can hold out just a bit longer..." lilac:.... naho: yeah, we're not gonna give up on him just yet! Sakuya: "Yeah. If he's going to be strong enough to be away from us, to handle whatever on his own, then we can handle this together." Mr. Tsubaki: TT~TT tsubaki: *she smiles* right. Mr. Tsubaki: *whimper...his paw along the window...* tsubaki: ?? lavender: what's up? tsubaki: i thought i heard something... Mr. Tsubaki: *ducks...* *A paw print is along the window...disrupting the pattern of raindrops* *A paw print* tsubaki:....i'm going to go check it out. Mr. Tsubaki: o___O *hiding in bushes...but shaking so much that the bushes shake* tsubaki: *opens the door and looks around* Mr. Tsubaki: *huddles close to the wet ground, trying not to make a sound* tsubaki:........*she closes the door* Mr. Tsubaki: *slinks away...pawprints on the mud after him* Shamrock: "Anything?" tsubaki:....i think it was just a squirrel. Sakuya: "Huh...In this rain? That's rough." tsubaki: poor thing... Higan: "..." *sighs* "Maybe put out a bird feeder for squirrels?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *soaked, in human form, returned to Asakusa* T_T reimi: ah! you're drenched! you'll catch a cold! Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm f-fine. I just need to--to--AH-CHOO!" reimi: ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "...Could you bring me a towel?" -and so- Mr. Tsubaki: *sitting in bathtub* =_= "...So warm..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Stupid rain..." -elsewhere- Tool: "Aw, what a colorful outfit, Io." ^^ io: hehe! saki: ^^; Tool: *snaps a pic* "Good selection." -elsewhere- Lawless: "Let's see how he likes having his bathroom time interrupted..." licht: *singing in the shower* Lawless: *readies his phone, and...picks the lock, enters quickly into the bathroom...filming...* *smirks* licht: *still singing in the shower* Lawless: ("Oh, this is great: beautiful voice and naked Licht...I mean, what?") *keeps filming* licht: *still singing* Lawless: ("This is going to be such great blackmail...and that song will be great to listen to...and tonight I can watch this anD OH MY GOD WHAT--") licht: *hasnt noticed him yet* Lawless: *glances down* o\\\\\o "Holy shit, that's impressive." licht: did you need something, hyde? Lawless: "...That dick?" -he got wrecked- Lawless: *smashed against the floor...the bathroom rug over him to hide the body* licht: -_-; Lawless: ("Thank goodness the video was backing up to the cloud...Now, I just play dead...") -elsewhere- Karim: "...I think everyone's muscles are still aching." pearl: TT.TT Burns: "And what do you do when you have an emergency back-to-back?" *sigh* "Fine. We'll skip drills today. But everyone must be in attendance for dinner--to keep moving and fed." foien: .... Burns: *nods, turns away* Karim: "...Pearl? May Foien and I get you anything?" foien: is it possible for me to get the evening off? i was hoping to make plans. pearl: wa...water..please.... Karim: "...I would clear it with the Commander. I imagine he would want you here, but maybe he can be convinced..." *smiles at Pearl* "Water it is. Be right back..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *in cat ears and a cat tail...* shinra: lost a bet. tamaki: yes. yes he did. Arthur: "...I will be the first Cat Knight Warrior." *dramatic pose...with a kitten paw pose* "Meow." shinra:...*cracks up* Arthur: -\\\\- "You just wish you looked as good as I did...and at least I didn't have to wear the _other_ parts of the outfit..." tamaki: dont tempt me. Arthur: o\\\\o "B-But you would look better in it..." tamaki:...*drags him into the other room* shinra: yikes. Arthur: o\\\\\\\o "Oh no..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Catch it, Shiori!" shiori: ah! *caught the ball* Kid: "Yay! Toss it to Stocking!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Cute dress, Nea." nea: thanks~ Shinoda: *adjusting his suit* Kepuri: "??? Dressed up for an occasion?" nea: just enjoying a date~<3 Shinoda: "Don't wait up~" Kepuri: -_-;; "Not planning too..." akaderu: -_-; Kepuri: "Wasn't planning to stay up for you..." *looks at Akaderu* "Been a while since our last date night." akaderu: yeah...maybe...you'd like to see a movie tonight? 7///7 Kepuri: *smiles* "That'd be great. Any genre you had in mind?" -elsewhere- Gopher: "Would you like a cupcake?" kotone: *nom* Gopher: -w- "Tasty?" kotone:... ^^ Gopher: "That's good." -elsewhere- Wes: *looking outside the window* soul: looking for something? Wes: "Nothing in particular. Just looking at the clouds...Pretty overcast." -at the hospital- ayami:...... Belkia: "Knock knock?" ayami: *she glances at the door, smiling a bit* Belkia: *small smile* "How are you holding up?" ayami:....feeling....better now... Belkia: *nods, pulls up a chair next to her* "That's good...They treating you well here?" ayami:....*nod* Belkia: "..." *reaches for her hand* ayami: *blush* Belkia: "You'll be out of here in no time...and you'll feel better soon. I'm counting on that." ayami: t...thank you. Belkia: *small smile, pats her hand* "Anything you want me to pick up for you?" -elsewhere- Arthur: o\\\\\o shinra: *snickering* Arthur: *trying to cover himself* "T-Tamaki!" tamaki: *snapping pics* isnt payback a bitch? Arthur: Q~Q "Wh-Why me?! I just thought you'd like this outfit!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *small smile* "I feel better now..." reimi: that's good to hear. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "...I would like you to meet them, some day..." reimi: maybe someday. Mr. Tsubaki: "Yes...I suppose I should return to work..." -elsewhere- Shinoda: "This is nice..." -elsewhere- Victor: *humming* -elsewhere, on a train somewhere- Spirit: "Looking forward to this?" sachiko: *nods* yeah. Spirit: *smiles* "I hope it is a good visit..." sachiko: yeah, it'll be good to get a nice vacation. Spirit: "Plenty to do in the area, a departure from Death City..." ???: mr albarn? Spirit: "??? Oh! Stocking!" sachiko: hey kiddos. heading our way? stocking: as a matter of fact, yeah. Kid: "A vacation, following Stocking's work on entrance tests." sachiko: how nice. where you two heading? Kid: "An inn in the countryside." *holds Stocking's hand* sachiko: is it the Halliger Hotel? stocking: actually, yes, yes it is. sachiko: same here! Spirit: "Huh--quite a coincidence! It looks like a really nice inn." Kid: *nods* "I thought the exterior was almost symmetrical." sachiko: ^^; stocking: a long way from the station though. lets hope it doesnt rain. -and so- stocking: i just had to speak up. -_-; Kid: ^^; "It...has to be a coincidence." Spirit: -_- sachiko: well, we're here now. Kid: *passes out umbrellas* "Do we want to risk walking to the inn, or try for a cab?" -and so, arriving at the inn- Kid: *shiny eyes* '"So cozy..." sachiko: it has a really homey feel to it. Spirit: *nods* "Good view of the surrounding area. And the meals advertised sounded delicious." -inside, it has a very country home feel, and a lone worker is at the desk- worker: ah! Spirit: "!!!" Kid: "...Um... 'Ah'-llo?" worker: oh...s-sorry, you just startled me is all... stocking: *chuckles at kid's joke* Kid: *nods* "We have reservations for this inn. One is in the name of Death and Pheles." worker: ah, i see. you'll be on the 2nd floor in room 208. the 1st floor is currently under renovations. Spirit: "And the reservation for Albarn?" Kid: ("Renovations?") worker: yes, you'll be in 211. Spirit: "Thank you." *smiles, as he hands a keycard to Sachiko* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *cuddle* =w= akaderu: this is nice. Kepuri: "Very...Good idea." *holds his hand* akaderu:...*smiles* Kepuri: *rubs his hand* "So strong..." akaderu:.... *bluuuush* Kepuri: *chuckles* "You turn as red as the food you eat." *smooch* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Kim, on your left!" kim: HYAH! monster: *SCREECH* Jacqueline: "Fire!" *flame blasts out* kim: hasta la vista, mother fucker. -KO- -the monster goes down, and a soul is left- kim: hell yeah! how many does that put us now? Jacqueline: "Past 90, I think..." kim: getting close now... Jacqueline: *takes in the soul, then reverts to human form, smiles* "Good work." kim: couldn't have done it without you. *pats her back* Jacqueline: *blush* "Th-Thanks...Um...I guess we better get home..." -elsewhere- Relan: [lol. had to be embarrassing] shinra: [no kidding XD truly arthur's shining moment.] Relan: [didn't know a 'shining knight' could do it without any armor. or a stitch of clothing] shinra: [XD XD XD] iris: [^^] Relan: [hee hee. hey, u see the new vine of buttons?] iris: [yep! so cute!] Relan: [thanx! how does this week look for u? still going to that volcano person's workshop?] shinra: [tbd. but for the most part, alls good] Relan: [stay safe, you two. i heard crazy stories about that person] shinra: [can and will do.] Relan: [love u both] -elsewhere- Lawless: *looking around...looks at his new phone...* romina: hey. Lawless: "!!! Um...H-Hey?" romina: ya'll doin alright? y' been on edge lately... Lawless: "Just...thinking about things. Desires, hopes, dreams. The future..." romina: ah. i see. anythin in particular? Lawless: "...Relationships?" .\\\. romina: ah... got yer eye on a special somebody~? Lawless: "Some...bod...ies..." romina: go on? Lawless: "...Maybe...Someone I've worked with for a long time? And someone who has a lot in common with him? And someone else that...reminds me of someone I used to know?" .\\\\\\\\\\. romina: oh? Lawless: "...Licht...Soul..." romina: ...ok the first one was obvious, but the second one is a surprise. Lawless: .\\\\\. "D-Don't tell anyone...This is embarrassing." romina: i do solemnly swear i wont tell a soul. Lawless: "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *looking out the window...* "The rain..." naho: it's really coming down... Higan: "Where else would it go?" naho:......... -______- boo. lavender: *snerk* Higan: ^^ Shamrock: "...Best bring in some of the plants before the rain ruins them...Lavender, can you check on Himawari?" lavender: right. Shamrock: *puts on a parka, steps outside, brings in a few plants* "Wonder why the heavens opened up like this now..." lavender: you can just say 'its sure raining a lot'....like a normal person would. Shamrock: x_-; "I'm trying to describe the emotions this downpour fills inside of me." Higan: "Like a work of art...in words..." *already completed a painting of the rain outside* naho: ...... -.-; Shamrock: "...Show off." Higan: "Yes, I am." Shamrock: x_-;;;; "I'll make tea..." *spots Himawari* "Oh..." *wave* himawari:...*tiny smile* Shamrock: *smiles* "I got some ginger tea...Would you like some?" himawari:...*nods* Shamrock: "Coming up for everyone..." Higan: "And bring out the fancy cookies." -and so- tsubaki: we're home! Black Star: *shakes rain off his hair* "Man, came down hard...How's everyone doing?" naho: doing good! Shamrock: *nods* "Tea? Cookies?" Black Star: *takes five cookies* "Already on that!" tsubaki: some tea would be nice. Shamrock: *pours some for both Tsubaki and Black Star* "Here you are." tsubaki: thank you. ^^ Black Star: *sips* "Hmm...A little spicy." Kid: Higan: "Some of us like it spicy." *eyebrow wiggle* lavender: 7w7 naho: EWWWW GROSS OLD MAN! Higan: "What? I meant the ginger...Lavender likes it spicy, too. Very tasty." naho:...oh. OwO;;; nevermiiiind....*slumps in her seat* otogiri: on the subject of speaking without thinking it through, belkia still isnt home ye- Sakuya: *pats Naho's back* *DOOR BREAKS OPEN* Belkia: "We're here!" Black Star: D:< "NOT ANOTHER DOOR!" otogiri:...'we'? Belkia: "Come on in! They don't bite...usually." ayami:....h-hello.... tsubaki: o-o naho: !!! otogiri:....please tell me this is some joke. Belkia: "What? She was locked in the hospital so long, I thought she could stretch out her legs for a walk over here...I mean, walking from the hospital to the taxi, then here...By the way, Tsu, I need money for the taxi." otogiri:....excuse me a moment. *she goes to her room....and screams* naho: O_O lavender: holy shit. ayami: >~< tsubaki: ._.; lilac: Q_Q -elsewhere- metsu: ?! Jeje: "...The shit?" Johannes: "!!!" Q~Q "...Big sis?" metsu: ??? Johannes: "..." *crying* "WhY AM i crYING SO muuuuuuCH?!" metsu: !! ... *pap pap* Jeje: "There, there..." metsu:.... Johannes: *clutches Jeje* "Wh-Wh-What is happening? Why do I feel--feel--..." *collapses* metsu:...we should get him to an exam table to sleep. -in asakusa- Mr. Tsubaki: "...A disturbance..." reimi: in the force? Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm? No, not in the Fire Force--among my subclasses." reimi: gotcha Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *gulps* "They must be...in trouble..." reimi: GO CHECK ON THEM! -at the house- otogiri: ok....im good.... Belkia: O_______________________________O Black Star: ._. "You sure?" otogiri:...yes.....*drinks tea straight from the kettle* Shamrock: "Um, excuse me, but that is unsanitary--" ayami: *hiding behind belkia* s-scary.... otogiri: *calm glare* Belkia: *pats Ayami's shoulder* "Sh-She's fine...once you get to know her..." *nervous smile at everyone* ("...What the fuck, man?") lavender: that's great and all....but what are we gonna do about the girl you just kidnapped from a hospital? Belkia: " 'Kidnapped'? That's such a harsh word. I just...took her out for a temporary leave?" otogiri: and that makes it _better_? Belkia: "...Yes? I left a note back at the hospital from her doctor--" otogiri: oh no. -at the hospital- doctor: O___O what the dickens?! NOTE: "Please excuse Ayami. I took her out for the day to get fresh air, Vitamin D, those fish oil capsules. Signed: Dr. David Copperfield, MD Esquire" doctor:...WHO THE F*CK IS DAVID COPPERFIELD?! Nurse: "Oh! That hunky magician? He's so hot!" doctor:...what? -at the house- Belkia: "So, that's Tsubaki--our mommy. And that's Black Star--the new dad we don't really like. And that's Shamrock--the dad who is pissy. And that's Higan--the cool dad." Black Star: *glare* Shamrock: x_-; Higan: “Aw, I’m flattered.” ayami: ... tsubaki: ^^ ayami: who are...t-the others? Belkia: "The dyspeptic one is Sakuya, the tiny one is Naho, the thin one is Lilac, the sexy one is Lavender, and the quiet one is Otogiri." Sakuya: "...Who the hell you calling 'dyspeptic'?" lavender: damn right. naho: eh? lilac: i-is that...bad? otogiri:....... ayami: it's....nice to...meet you all. himawari:....?? Belkia: "...Oh! Duh! Himawari! Say hi to Ayami! You two will have a lot to talk about!" himawari:...h...hello.... ayami: h-hi.... -mass sweatdrop- Belkia: "...See? One whole word. PROGRESS!" Shamrock: *already by Belkia's side* "May I speak with you?" Belkia: "Hey, how did you--" Shamrock: *pulls Belkia by the ear to the kitchen* Belkia: "OW OW OW OW OW!" ayami: ahh! p-please dont hurt him! Shamrock: *smiles politely* "No problem. 'Daddy' just has to teach Belkia some manners..." *tug* "Like not making fun of Himawari..." Belkia: o_o; "...OoooooOOOOooooo...You like her, huh?" naho: *sweats* Shamrock: o\\\\\o Black Star: "..." *face-palm* himawari: ?? Shamrock: O\\\\\\O;;; "..." *lets go of Belkia's ear, dropping Belkia on the floor* "...I have to dry the ice cubes, excuse me." *turns--and walks into the wall* "...Ow." lilac:.....?????? Belkia: "...Ayamin? Could you help me up?" Shamrock: "...If I just stand here, maybe everyone will go away..." ayami: *lifts him up* Belkia: -\\\\- "My ear hurts..." ayami: *kisses his earlobe* Belkia: o\\\\\o "...I don't know how to feel about any of that." lavender: dang, she doesnt hold back! Sakuya: "No kidding." -_- naho: daaaang! tsubaki: oh goodness... Black Star: "...Get a room." Belkia: o\\\\\\\\\o ayami: oh my....doing _that_...with belkia-sama.... ahh...i dont know if my heart can handle it! <3 >///////< Belkia: o\\\\\\\o "...I AM FEELING CONFLICTED!" Shamrock: "WOULD YOU JUST RETURN HER TO THE HOSPITAL?!" Belkia: "I WILL WHEN YOU ADMIT HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT HIMAWARI!" Shamrock: D: lavender: oh this is getting good. Higan: *passes popcorn* Sakuya: -____- "..." *takes some popcorn* Black Star: *fuming* "Tsubaki...Negotiate, please." tsubaki: now now, lets calm down you two. naho: CHILL OUT! *CHOP* tsubaki: O.O; Belkia and Shamrock: *collapsed unconscious on the floor* Black Star: "..." *pats Naho's shoulder* "Great work!" *thumbs up* naho: ^o^ *high five* lilac:....*pokes shamrock* um..... ayami: Q~Q *holding belkia* Higan: *sigh* "I'll get Shamrock in bed. Himawari, mind watching him until he wakes up?" himawari:...i'll...do that. naho: aww...he sleeps like a little baby... Shamrock: *small breathing...* "Zzz..." Black Star: "Um...Do we let Ayami stay over, or return her to the hospital?" Higan: "Ah, let her stay the night. What problem could she cause?" -and so- Belkia: "Mmmm..." *blinks his eyes* "Where am I?" ayami: zzz.... Belkia: "...!!!" O________O ("WHAT JUST HAPPENED?") ayami: *hugging his arm close* mmn... Belkia: "...Um...You awake?" ayami: *opens eyes* Belkia: "...Um...Hello. You are...here...with me." ayami:...*hug* Belkia: o\\\\\o "Um...Are you okay?" ayami:....*nods* Belkia: "..." *lifts up the blanket* -she's still in her hospital clothes- Belkia: "...Um...Are you warm enough?" ayami: i...am now.... Belkia: "...Those clothes don't look very warm." ayami:...*lifts his shirt and rubs against his chest* s...so muscular.... Belkia: o\\\\o "Th-Thanks? I do try to keep fit..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Comfy beds..." stocking: yeah. this is nice. Kid: *smiles* "I can't wait to try the breakfast..." stocking: same here. *laying down* Kid: *hugs her* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: *kiss on the cheek* stocking: U///U Kid: *closes his eyes* "I have wanted...this break for so long..." stocking: yeah. its nice. just the two of us~<3 *drags a finger up his chest* Kid: *shiver* "Y-Yes, it is..." *lets out a soft moan* stocking: oh~ getting turned on~? Kid: *small smirk* "It's hard _not_ to be when I'm with you..." stocking: oh you sly dog~ *kiss* Kid: *smooch...holds her hips* -elsewhere- Arthur: *pouts* nozomi: ?? Arthur: "Stupid outfit...Stupid Shinra..." nozomi: what happened? Arthur: =\\\\\= "I wanted to surprise her...and I was the one in the outfit instead." nozomi:..oh. Arthur: *nods* "Embarrassing..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *arrives outside Tsubaki's house...* tsubaki: *still awake after everyone else went to bed* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *approaches the window* tsubaki:...!! Mr. Tsubaki: ._.;;; *paws at the window* tsubaki: *opens the door* Mr. Tsubaki: *enters, wiping his paws and shaking off some water...looks up at her* "...Hello." tsubaki:....*weak smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "...Tsubaki...Are they okay?" tsubaki: yes....they're asleep right now... Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh of relief, before he starts panting* "Th-thank goodness...I ran as fast as I could, sensing something was wrong...with...them..." *collapses* tsubaki: !!! Mr. Tsubaki: "So tired...My legs..." tsubaki: *picks him up and lets him rest on the couch* Mr. Tsubaki: *calms down, breathes a bit better* "Th-Thank you...This is a comfy couch..." tsubaki: *she smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: "Are you sure they are okay? Otogiri? Naho? Sakuya?" tsubaki: yes. -she explains what happened- Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, my...W-Why was Otogiri so upset? And Belkia and Shamrock?" tsubaki: well, lets say belkia brought home a gift from the hospital. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: *tilts his fox head* "...Not another dead bird?" tsubaki: no.... -she explains the situation with ayami- Mr. Tsubaki: o_O "...Belkia is going to expose us all..." tsubaki: i'm trying my hardest to keep everything under control...but it does get hard...still, i have to try. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I didn't mean it like that...I-I'm sorry. I know you are doing your best..." tsubaki:....*she smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *resumes human form...lays a hand over hers* "I'm sorry I am not here..." tsubaki:...*awkward hug* Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\. *awkward hug* "...Thank you..." *pat pat* tsubaki:...... Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *looks at her...gulps...nervously smiles* tsubaki:...*tiny smile* Mr. Tsubaki: *leans in closer...* tsubaki: ah- Mr. Tsubaki: *tiny smooch* tsubaki: *flustered* Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\. "S-S-Sorry...Heh." *nervous smile* tsubaki: .////////. Mr. Tsubaki: "...W-Was I...bad?" tsubaki: no. not at all! Mr. Tsubaki: *sheepish* "Th-Thank you...You were great...Your lips are soft..." tsubaki: *flustered* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *puts an arm around her shoulder...* tsubaki: ah... Mr. Tsubaki: "Is this...okay?" tsubaki:....in other circumstances, it would be... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods, pulls back his arm...inches away from her, keeps his hands to himself* "I understand." tsubaki: .....i love him...and you. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods, looking at the floor* "I love you, too..." tsubaki:....i really do wish things were different, and you could be here with us... Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff, wipes his eyes* "I can't...put everyone at risk..." tsubaki:...*she nods* Mr. Tsubaki: *covering his hands over his face* "I want them to be safe...I want our family to be safe..." tsubaki:...i know...*hug* Mr. Tsubaki: *just lets her arms stay on him, as he cries and tries to calm down* "P-Please, stay safe...Keep everyone safe..." tsubaki: i will. Mr. Tsubaki: "Th-Thank you...I am tired..." tsubaki:....i take it you arent able to spend the night? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Tsubaki, I am so exhausted, I don't think I could get back to Asakusa...not without...*yawn* some rest...May I stay here, at least for a bit?" tsubaki:....ok. Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles...as he resumes fox form...* "Thank you..." *yawn...* tsubaki:....*nods* Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzz..." -in the room- Mr. Tsubaki: =w= ("Such a comfy, big bed...") tsubaki: zzzzz..... Mr. Tsubaki: *leans closer in fox form against her...his tail hitting Black Star* tsubaki: zzzz.... Black Star: *grunts, talks in his sleep* "N-No, Tsubaki, that itches...Ah...Ah...Ah...CHOO!" Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" tsubaki: zzzz..... Black Star: o_o "YOU?!" Mr. Tsubaki: "...Who, me?" tsubaki: zzzz... Black Star: "!!!" *covers Mr. Tsubaki's mouth* "Shh. I'll yell at you in the morning..." Mr. Tsubaki: -_- tsubaki: *shuffling in her sleep* zzzz.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *smirks, as he carefully goes to Tsubaki's side, turns into human form...pulls the blanket over both of them* Black Star: "!!!" *inches closer to Tsubaki, holds her* tsubaki:.... =w= zzzzz.... Mr. Tsubaki: *smirks...yawns, closes his eyes...* =w= Black Star: >___< ("So...this is it, huh?") *hugs Tsubaki, closes his eyes* ("Please, don't leave...") tsubaki: zzz.. *leans towards black*star and hugs him* Black Star: -\\\\\- *smiles as he hugs back* Mr. Tsubaki: *pout in his sleep...* -early morning- Mr. Tsubaki: =w= "Zzz..." Black Star: *snore* tsubaki:......*kisses black*star* morning... Black Star: -w- *yawn* "Good morning, Tsubaki..." tsubaki: *she smiles and hugs him* Black Star: *hugs, patting her back* "Sleep okay?" tsubaki:......*hugs tightly, seeming sad* Black Star: "??? Are you okay?" tsubaki:......*awkward glance at mr tsubaki....kisses black*star* Black Star: "!!!" -\\\\- *soft moan* tsubaki: *teary eyed* Black Star: *pulls back, looks at her* "Tsubaki? Wh-What's wrong?" tsubaki: am i...a bad girlfriend? Black Star: "...No." *holds her* "You're the best..." tsubaki:...*silently cries* Black Star: *strokes her back* "Please, don't...I love you...I'm not mad at you..." tsubaki: i..i know....im....im just....im mad at myself... Black Star: "Please, don't...This is fine...It's fine..." *strokes her back* "I love you." tsubaki: *whimpers into his chest* Black Star: *closes his eyes, stroking her, letting her release her concerns* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *rests a hand along her shoulder* tsubaki: *hic*......!! Mr. Tsubaki: "Blossom...I...I'm so sorry..." Black Star: "..." tsubaki: ....... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm sorry for doing this to you..." tsubaki:...... Mr. Tsubaki: "I just...I love you and I...I...I don't know what to do." Black Star: "...I think that's one of two things we agree on..." tsubaki:....... Mr. Tsubaki: "...It is morning. I feel better now. I...should leave." *kisses lightly on her cheek* "I love you." tsubaki:...*no reply* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *downcast, as he nods to Black Star, reverts to fox form...and goes for the door, opening it to exit the bedroom...* -later- Black Star: *gently rubbing her shoulders* "I'm sorry..." tsubaki:......... Black Star: "..." *hums lightly, as he holds her* "It's going to be okay..." tsubaki:........... Black Star: *kisses her cheek* "I love you...I don't want you to feel badly because of someone like me..." tsubaki:....*hugs him* Black Star: *holds her in his arms* lilac:...is she...ok? tsubaki:...yeah...just...not feeling well... Black Star: "...Want to nap? I'll make you something to eat..." tsubaki:....*nod* Black Star: *nods* "Lay down...I'll make you something..." Belkia: *yawn* ayami: zzzz... Belkia: *looks at her* ("...Conflicted...") -elsewhere- Spirit: *smiles* "Good morning." sachiko: morning. *kiss* Spirit: *smooch* "Sleep well?" sachiko: *she nods* Spirit: "Same...The beds are really comfortable...for many things." sachiko: 7w7 Spirit: *hugs* "So wonderful to be by your side." sachiko: hehe~ Spirit: *traces his finger along her arm* "So, what would you like first? Step down for breakfast? Shower?" sachiko: breakfast, im starving. Spirit: "Sounds good..." *picks up her robe* -and so- Spirit: "Mmm...Yummy!" stocking: ^^ sachiko: not bad at all! Kid: "Well done." *wipes some strawberry juice from his lip with a napkin* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *groaning* "Ugh, my head...Feels like someone chopped me...Where am I?" himawari: *asleep next to him* Shamrock: "..." *slowly remembers* x\\\\\. "..." *lies back down...* -and so- Shamrock: "Sorry, all, for over-sleeping." Belkia: .\\\\. naho: it's all good. Shamrock: "I should have been up earlier to make breakfast...Also, where is Belkia's friend?" ayami: good morning... Belkia: .\\\\\\\\\. Shamrock: "Good morning. Did you sleep well?" ayami:... *nod* Shamrock: "...Well, then, you will be returning to the hospital?" Belkia: "!!!" ayami:....i dont...want belkia..to get in trouble... Belkia: "..." *pats her shoulder* "I'll bring you back, then." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm back." reimi: welcome back! Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Thank you...How are you?" reimi: well, some strange people came by earlier...i think they called themselves 'see three'? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Oh no..." reimi: something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: *closes a window, pulls Reimi away from any entrance or exit* "Do not go with them." reimi: they actually left half an hour ago. Mr. Tsubaki: "Do not trust C3, do not go with them, if they try to take you, get away--do you understand?" *has his hand on her arm* reimi:....r-right. Mr. Tsubaki: *inhales...* "I'm sorry...They are dangerous. They have...harmed so many vampires...I don't want you hurt." reimi:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sighs* "I am so glad you are safe." -elsewhere- Jun: "Nothing out of the ordinary. Just flame beings." yumikage: yep. mafura: ~? Jun: *looks at Mafura* "Never seen a flame being?" mafura:... *shakes head* Jun: "They can generate fire along their bodies...some unfortunate individuals are corrupted by it, turning into monsters." mafura: O.O mitsuba: yeah, there was a kid in my old class that just caught fire one day...it was pretty fucked up. Jun: *sighs* "I wish we could help them...but some brigades, like the one in Asakusa, are rather standoffish." yumikage: no shit. tsurugi: their commander's good lookin though~ yumikage: SHADDAP! >n< Jun: "Okay, you two--enough of that teasing." *smiles* "Go finish paperwork." -elsewhere- Belkia: "Well...here you are." ayami:...*hug* Belkia: "..." *hug* "You're going to be fine, okay?" ayami:...*she nods* Belkia: "..." *tilts his hand under her chin, lifting it up* ayami: *smooch* Belkia: .\\\\. "..." >\\\\< *smooch* ayami: =///////////////= hehehehe..... Belkia: *pats her head* "I'll be back tomorrow, okay?" ayami: i would...like that. Belkia: *nods* "Same...I'll bring a new magic trick..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Otogiri...I don't know what to do." otogiri: about? Black Star: "...Tsubaki is dealing with a lot...I'm worried for her." otogiri:...maybe we should take her on a vacation someplace? Black Star: *nods* "I think that would help. I'll ask here where she may be interested...Any suggestion?" naho: maybe we can visit some place far off? Sakuya: *nods* "Somewhere overseas. Think she'd be interested going back closer to home in Japan?" otogiri: perhaps. it might help. Black Star: "...I'll ask her, let her decide..." -elsewhere- Kid: *shiny eyes* "Those mountains..." sachiko: *snapping pics* Spirit: *posing so that, with perspective, it looks like he is holding up the mountain* sachiko: ^u^ Spirit: "Hee hee..." stocking: its nice out. Kid: *nods* "Look at that stream..." stocking: *she has a net out* Kid: "??? You see something?" stocking: some fish. Kid: "Ah...What are you looking to catch?" stocking: salmon. Kid: "Ah...Want some help?" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Hola, Kabuki!" kabuki: ?? Tsukiyo: "How's it hangin'?" kabuki: quite well. Tsukiyo: "Awesome! Hey, what did those weird men in black people ask you?" kabuki: just about the new doctor, but i told them he wasnt in...also im pretty sure they were wearing white. ^^; Tsukiyo: *pouts* "It was a figure of speech...And why would they be interested in the doc? Did you tell them he's a kitsune?" kabuki: i didnt say anything else. Tsukiyo: *pats his head* "Good boy!" kabuki: ^^; Tsukiyo: "You on break? I was going to get a soda." -elsewhere- Relan: "?!! You all look...exhausted." mikami: *pant pant* t-training.... ryuuko: easy now, i dont want you to faint... Relan: *pulls up a chair* "D-Do you need to sit?" mikami: *sits down* Relan: "What kind of training?" -elsewhere- Lawless: "Yo, Soul." soul: sup Lawless: "Hey, you busy? I was going to get some lunch." soul: not at the moment. is licht with ya? Lawless: *nods* "He's around...kinda has to be..." soul: right, haha. Lawless: "...So...shall we?" soul: uh, sure, why not? Lawless: ^\\\^ "Cool..." -elsewhere- Arthur: "Hold on...I'm still packing my belongings..." tamaki: this place is like, walking distance -_-; Arthur: "Can never be too prepared...But I am ready." tamaki: -_-; Arthur: "Let us depart! Which way?" -elsewhere- Hibana: Q~Q gabriella: she's precious! child:..mama! Hibana: "She just her first world!" >w< hanako: *hug* Hibana: "D'aw..." *hug* "Mommy and Mommy love you..." hanako: ^^ -elsewhere- Benimaru: *irritated* "I do not appreciate outsiders intruding on our home..." kirei: *rubbing his shoulders* Benimaru: -\\\\\- "A-Ah~! ...Th-Thank you...B-Be careful around those C3 people..." kirei: i will. Benimaru: *nods* "And please keep an eye on Reimi...I have a bad sense about having her near those C3 people..." kirei: *she nods* Benimaru: *sigh, laying back* "That feels good..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "How's the milkshake?" soul: not bad. Lawless: *nods* "Yeah, I think they're tasty...Want to try the caramel?" *holds up his cup* soul: im good. Lawless: "Nah, dude, try it!" *pushes the cup to him* soul: alright alright, jeez. Lawless: ^\\\\^ *hands the cup to him...* soul:....?? you ok? Lawless: *quick nodding* "Excellent!" soul:...al...right, i guess? Lawless: "May I try your chocolate?" soul: sure, you can have it. Lawless: *his hand reaches out for it...touches Soul's hand* soul:...uhhhh.... Lawless: *touches a bit too long* o\\\\\o "AH!" *his hand moves quickly* licht:..... soul:. uhhhhhh..... o___o; Lawless: "W-Wow!" *falls back in chair...onto the floor* licht:...so graceful. -_-; soul: you ok? Lawless: "...I fell on my bottom." soul:.....need help? Lawless: *nods, holds out his hand* soul: *helps him up* Lawless: "Th-Thanks..." *now standing, awkwardly...* "...I'll sit again." -elsewhere- Kid: "Any luck?" stocking: i caught a few! Kid: *claps* "Yay! I'll mark it in my book of caught fish..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "What will you be doing with these fish?" stocking: hey guys! wanna cook them? Spirit: "Sounds tasty!" Kid: *nods* Spirit: "Sachiko? How 'bout you?" sachiko: i'll get the fire started! Spirit: *smiles* Kid: "I'll get the pan..." stocking: thanks! Spirit: "I can help prep the fish..." *transforms his hand into a scythe blade* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *staring at a bag of popcorn in the microwave* "Please...Hurry up...Pop up already..." -sneak sneak sneak sneak- misora: HI COMMANDER! 8D Akitaru: O___O "EEK!" *jumps up, clutches his chest* "Y-You frightened me!" misora: sorry about that~ ^^ Akitaru: "It-It's fine...How are you?" misora: just wanted to see how you all were doing. we're gonna be heading to the 1st brigade for a short while. Akitaru: "The 1st? You'll be meeting with colleagues there?" misora: i think so. Akitaru: "...Well, enjoy. Let me know how the meeting goes..." misora: alrighty~! Akitaru: "..." *Popcorn explodes out of the microwave* Akitaru: o_O; "...NOW YOU COME OUT?!" -elsewhere- Black Star: "..." naho: doin ok? Black Star: *shakes his head no* "Not when Tsubaki has been dealing with all of this..." naho: hmmm... Black Star: "...Why do you all go along with him? I'm sorry to be that rude, but...just haven't had the best interactions with that guy." naho:....he saved our lives. you know, it was hard for me at first too, seeing as belkia bit a whole chunk out of my neck. but mr tsubaki saved me. Black Star: "...He's hurt a lot of people." naho: .... Black Star: "Even us meisters and weapons are assigned who we kill...Naho, I'm scared for Tsubaki around him." -elsewhere- mikami: *walking through the halls of the 3rd* Giovanni: *wheeze* mikami: ah! c-commander! you startled me sir! Giovanni: "I get that a lot. Come. I have an assignment." mikami: f-for me, sir? Giovanni: *nods* "Come. I have to brief you on our target." mikami: r-right sir! Giovanni: "What do you know about Vulcan?" mikami: v-vulcan? f-from star trek, sir? Giovanni: "...No. The inventor. Never heard of him?" mikami: n-not really sir, s-sorry... Giovanni: "He is an exceptional mechanist, able to draw upon fire abilities to create wondrous machines...and we need him here." mikami: i-i see... Giovanni: "And I couldn't think of a more perfect candidate than you--to represent us to Vulcan to recruit him, to let him know what our brigade can offer to him..." mikami: m-me, sir? b-but w-wouldnt you want to ask someone...s-stronger?..l-like ryuuko? Giovanni: "I think...you've been hiding some potential, Mikami. You just need someone to...draw it out." mikami: um... Giovanni: "I need you to show Vulcan the reasons why we need his skills on this team...I know you have the intelligence, respectfulness, and persuasiveness needed to convince him to join." mikami: i-i'll try my best! Giovanni: *wheeze* "Excellent." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "So tasty..." fang-hua: i'm glad you like it! Tsukiyo: "Thanks! You are going to make someone very happy, Fang!" fang-hua: maybe....h-hey! just what do you mean by that? >///< Tsukiyo: *smiles* "I mean that many people like a partner who can cook well~" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Okay?" chie: yeah. *smiles* Yohei: *smiles* "I got something for you..." *holds up a movie* chie: aww. *smooch* Yohei: ^\\\^ "And a movie needs..." *holds up popcorn, candy, and snacks* chie: i love you! -at the 8th- tamaki: so we'll be heading to vulcan's workshop first thing in the morning? Akitaru: *nods, eating popcorn* "Yep! We finally got the details figured out: who's going, where his newest workshop is, how to approach him--" tamaki: i volunteer me and nozomi! Akitaru: "Excellent! And Shinra, Arthur, and Iris can join you." Victor: *standing next to Tamaki, holding up his hand* tamaki: *gives him a glare* maki: sorry victor, we still need you here to do research. Victor: D: *slowly lowers his arm, gets sheepish* nozomi: ^^; Akitaru: *hands Shinra a file* "Here is what we know about Vulcan. Read up on him to be ready for this meeting in the morning." shinra: right. Arthur: "Hazzah!" *holds up Excalibur* Akitaru: "And bring no weapons with you." Arthur: -3- -early morning- Arthur: *in a suit of armor* maki:...go change into something else. Arthur: *pouts* "Fine..." Takeshia: *shakes his head with disapproval* "So, Shinra, did you read the files?" shinra: yes. the workshop is someplace on the outskirts of 'industrial town' district. Takehisa: "Good. Be cautious, as Vulcan is an imaginative inventor with dangerous approaches to scare away interlopers." shinra: noted. Akitaru: "Just remember: even getting him to say 'hello' is an accomplishment." *pats his back* shinra:...right. tamaki: you guys ready to go? Arthur: *returns in casual attire* "Ready." *...his fly is down* shinra: uh,... you may want to zip up...just saying. *points down* Arthur: "???" *looks down* "!!!" *zips* o\\\\o -and so, after arriving at the industrial town district bus stop- nozomi: alright, now we just need to head to the outskirts of the district... shinra: wow, death city is surprisingly huge... Arthur: "A bit of a walk..." *bishie sparkle* "But I can walk it!" -minutes later- nozomi: *pant pant*.... iris: are we...there yet? shinra: s..so...soon... Arthur: *marching proudly* ^W^ "Tamaki, isn't this brisk?" tamaki: do you even _know_ where you're going? Arthur: "..." *looks at the map...then turns it upside down* iris: i still have the GPS on my phone....it should be down this block. Arthur: "Ah...You lead, then." -there is a path with metallic parts on the sides. there is a sign that reads 'Scrap Path' as well as a sign with safety precautions- tamaki: it should be on the other side of the path. shinra: alright! let's go! Arthur: *walking...looks down the path, pointing to a building* "Look." -the 5 walk along the path until they reach a facility decorated in animal parts- Arthur: "...Eclectic." iris: wow...i knew elephants were big, but i didnt thing they were _this_ big! shinra: actually, i think that's just for decoration. tamaki: *looks at the bull skull*...creepy. nozomi:...um....h-hello? -no answer- Arthur: *looks at the door...sees a door bell button* nozomi: hello?! Arthur: *pushes the button...* shinra: ...*looking around*.. *notices something*...soda cans? *As Arthur pushes the button--a flame shoots out of the bull skull* -the others back away- tamaki: WOAH! nozomi: eep! shinra: holy- Arthur: "!!! How dare you, vile cur! We are here on a mission! I am Arthur Boyle, of the 8th Fire Br--" tamaki: ARTHUR SHHH! Arthur: --igade!" shinra+tamaki:... *FACEPALM* *A whirring sound is heard behind the door...* *The door inches open* Arthur: *smiling* "See? He is letting us in to talk..." nozomi: what's that noi- *A hand appears...with a can of soda* Arthur: "Oh! A delicious can of 7-Down Soda--" *BONK* shinra: oooh. ouch. tamaki: O_O nozomi: AH! *ducks for cover* shinra: h-hey now! we just want to tal- -KO- shinra: X-X tamaki: HEY! WHAT'S THE BIG IDE- -CAN'D- tamaki: O__O WHY YOU MOTHERFUCKER!! GET OUT HERE AND SHOW YOURSELF YOU SON OF A BITCH!! Arthur: X___X nozomi: m-m-miss tamaki! please calm down! PA System: "You Fire Brigade assholes can go back home! No solicitors! No interruptions! Back off or get twice as much pain!" *The hand appears again, with a much larger can of soda* tamaki: WHY YOU LITTLE- IF YOU DONT GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE RIGHT NOW I'LL RIP OFF YOUR BALLS AND SHOVE THEM RIGHT UP YOU- ??: um...excuse me.... tamaki: eh? shinra: ?... !! ah! PA System: "..." *the hand goes back into the door, which shuts after it* Arthur: "...forehead bandage..." *collapsed on ground* ???: oh! *looks at shinra* you're that person who saved me from that flame monster. shinra: right, that was so long ago, but it feels like only a few months ago.... tamaki:.... c..cute.... Arthur: *sits up* "Owie..." ???: *knocks on the door* master? i got you the parts you wanted! *The door opens...a hand reaches out...* ???: "I told you not to call me 'Master.' I'd rather you just call me 'You Little Shit.'" *the hand takes the bag and shuts after it* tamaki: GET BACK OUT HERE YOU LITTLE- Arthur: "WE HAVE QUESTIONS FOR YOU--" PA System: "LEEEEEEEEEEEAVE!" shinra: come on man! throw us a bone here! NOT LITERALLY! *Door opens...the hand appears...with a can of soda listed as "Dr. Bones"* shinra: we'll just go now! -the 5 flee into the junkyard- shinra: well, this isnt going well. ???: i-if it helps, i'll listen to what you have to say. Arthur: "I have bumps on my head..." iris: oh, thank you...um.. ???: my name is yu. shinra: oh thanks...yu! *chuckles at his joke* Arthur: -___-; "Even brain damage doesn't make that joke funny..." tamaki: what's that vulcan asshole's problem anyway? yu: he's really proud of his work. it's been something passed on for generations. tamaki: why does that remind me of something? shinra: and how do you play in all this? yu: i'm a student of his. i really enjoy working with machines and such, and i really admire mr vulcan's work, but as of late i'm more like an errand boy. tamaki: that doesnt explain the hostility. Arthur: "Maybe he has intestinal distress from drinking so much soda..." yu: as you may have figured, mr vulcan is often contacted by the special brigades and haijima, but he refused to listen to them. so as a result, haijima put a barricade around his suppliers, so i often get sent to scrounge parts for him. nozomi: you're doing your best, i can certainly understand that. *smiles* yu: t-thank you miss...but still, he seems to have other reasons for hating the brigades and haijima, but he doesnt seem to tell me...he doesnt tell me a lot of things... Arthur: "..." *looks at Tamaki and Shinra* shinra: you sure you cant get us in? yu:...i-i'll do my best! i owe it to you for saving me. *he opens the door* *The door is not locked...* nozomi: oh, a pitching machine? Arthur: -____-;;; "It was...the entire time..." shinra: neato. iris: ^^; -BWAP- shinra: ACK! Arthur: "What on Earth--?!" ???: YOU WANT ANOTHER ONE YOU LITTLE SHITS?! tamaki: is that a robot too? Arthur: "!!! An ogre!" shinra: tamaki, you go check it out! tamaki: WHY ME?! Arthur: "Because she's a woman--I think." -POW- tamaki: *fist steaming* Arthur: X_X shinra: arthur....do you EVER _THINK_ BEFORE TALKING?! Arthur: "...I'm dead. I can't even think." ???: woah, nice punch kid. i was about to deck him myself. Arthur: T_T ("So happy to be helpful...") shinra: *holds up a magnet* please dont beat us up. ???: what are you doing with that thing? shinra: robots are weak against magnets! i saw it in a movie! -PUNCH- ???: I'M HUMAN, MORON! shinra:...ow ???:...friends of yours, yu? yu: sort of, they saved me a while back from that flame monster. Arthur: *sits up, nods* ???: so then... *headlock* WHAT DID WE SAY ABOUT BRINGING BRIGADERS HERE?! yu: owie! nozomi: p-please miss! we dont mean trouble! Arthur: *hiding behind Tamaki* tamaki: -___-; -something is heard in the junk yard- nozomi: eh? iris: ?? ???: "Ba-da-da-da, da-da-da, dum-dah-dum..." shinra: ???? shinra: *goes to investigate* ???: h-hey! ???: "Ba-ba-ba-dum--" *clang, bang with the wrench against the engine* shinra: im guessing that's vulcan? ???: the one and only Vulcan: *twirls the wrench like a drumstick--before slamming it on the bottom of the engine, sending it flying through the air...towards Shinra's head* shinra: *dodges it like bullet time...it pwns tamaki* tamaki: OW! FUuuuuuuuuuugck... Arthur: D: "TAMAKI!" shinra: oh...that sounded bad. tamaki:...shinra....you're dead....X-X Vulcan: *looks up...* *removes headphones and his mask* "...Crud-apples." nozomi: O.O;; oh dear. iris: um...h-hello... ^^; shinra:....hi? *nervous smile and wave* Vulcan: *wipes the grease off his hands and onto his pants...* "Hey. Sorry about that. I--" *then notices the engine...which is running* *shiny eyes* "THAT CAT-GIRL'S HEAD WAS THE KEY! Airborne collision with her cranium made the machine come alive!" *picks up Tamaki* "Thank you, tiny cat person!" tamaki: X____X ???: .....*siiiigh* i'll get the medkit. Vulcan: "???" *shakes her* "...Shit. YUU! DIG ANOTHER GRAVE!" nozomi:..m-mind if we...c-come in? yu: eh? shinra: ANOTHER? Vulcan: "??? Oh, sure. We'll need some time to hide the evidence." nozomi: e-ehhhh?! iris: O___O Vulcan: "HA HA HA! Just kidding!" *tosses Tamaki into Shinra's arms, reaches for Nozomi's hand...coating it in grease* "I'm Vulcan! How you doing?" nozomi: a-alright sir... shinra: may we come in? OwO;;;; tamaki: -___- iris:...um...arthur? Vulcan: "Huh? Oh, sure. You caught me at a good time--that machine is now working! So, this calls for sodas!" *claps his hands* "YU! WE'RE GOING INSIDE! GET THEM TEA!" yu: r-right away! Arthur: *picks up a crowbar...approaching Vulcan from behind with it, clenching his jaw* "Just...one...hit..." iris: ARTHUR! Arthur: "!!!" *hides it behind his back* tamaki: dude relax, im not dead!....but i have a headache. Vulcan: "???" *looks behind him, doesn't notice the crowbar...shrugs, goes inside* Arthur: "I should have brought medicine...Miss Ogre Robot Woman, do you have medicine?" -BONK- -an hour later- shinra: and that's basically what's going on... Vulcan: "...Yu? You bring out those cans of tea yet?" yu: here you go. Vulcan: "Thank you..." *tosses the can with all of his strength* "GET OUT, YOU FIRE BRIGADE MONSTERS!" iris: eek! shinra: ACK! Arthur: "!!!" *holds the crowbar like a baseball bat* "The shining knight will protect you all!" *SWING* -SPLASH- Arthur: -_____- tamaki: *drenched* =~=; Arthur: "...This is the worst day in a long time..." tamaki: it could be worse. ???: hey, what's all the noise down here? [[a female voice, different from the other]] Vulcan: "...Huh. I managed to...'extinguish' a firefighter? ...BWA HA HA! That's pretty funny!" nozomi: eh? t-thats- Arthur: "???" -a woman comes down the stairs- nozomi: d-dr itou! karin: zozo! *ruffles her hair* been a while, kiddo! Vulcan: "??? Doc? You know these Fire Brigade jerks?" karin: well, i know this one right here. she's one of my old students, as well as my goddaughter, haha! shinra: actually, i think nozomi mentioned a 'dr itou' when she first joined up. Vulcan: "...Oh, shit, Doc. Sorry. At least I didn't hurt that one...too badly." karin: jeez, shoot first talk later...you and lisa are perfect together, haha! shinra: lisa? yu: the lady from earlier. shinra: ah. Vulcan: -\\\\\- "Uh-huh...So, Doc, I was just kicking these Fire Brigade monsters out. Can I do that to the non-godchildren ones?" nozomi: p-please sir, at least give us a chance! shinra: i realize you have had trouble with other brigades, but the 8th is different, really! Vulcan: "...How? 'Cause you don't have on the goofy uniforms? Or the nun's outfit?" *looks at Tamaki* "Are you the nun?" karin: jeez, at least throw them a bone, and not the 'mr bones' cans either. tamaki:... no. that would be iris. iris: *wave* tamaki: she has the cross and everything! Vulcan: "...Huh. You look like a friendly nun." *looks at Karin* "Fine. I'll give them a few minutes to sell me. But if they piss me off, they're gone. Have a seat...Thank goodness I installed those ejector seats into the couch cushions." shinra: right... owo; karin: good luck. come on, zozo. we got a lot to talk about. nozomi: r-right. -they do their best to explain the situation- Vulcan: "Oh, so his royal highness wants a recruitment drive? And your commander wants me?" tamaki: we think it would help us, seeing as we're kiiinda the underdogs right now. shinra: (thinking: i think that guy is technically part of city council rather than a king... -_-; ) Vulcan: *sips on his can of tea* "I can hear that. I have to do four times the amount of work to stay ahead of the Brigades, now that Haijima shut down my supply lines. So, you know what I think of your underdog story?" shinra: that you feel bad for us and want to help us out the best you can? *forced smile* Vulcan: "...I think your brigade needs to learn some self-reliance rather than coming running to me with your problems." tamaki: hey! we're doing the best we can, alright?! if you dont at least try helping us, our dear sister here...she's gonna cry. do you want her to cry? cause if she cries, then you'll feel like an asshole. iris: *puppy dog eyes* Vulcan: "...I-I have nerves of steel. Y-Your tears can't motivate me..." iris:...*sniff* lisa: VUL! Vulcan: "Wh-What, Lisa?" lisa: you-know-who is back again... Vulcan: "..." *grabs a shirt, puts it on* "I'll go talk to him..." karin: how about i handle him for ya? gives me a chance to practice my piloting! shinra: ??? nozomi: *looks out the window* ah! shinra: ??? !!!!! (thinking: thats-...) Giovanni: *wheeeeeeeeeeeze* Vulcan: "...Sure you want to talk to him, Doc?" mikami:.....*glances at the window* shinra: *backs up* !!! karin: pssh, doctor birdbrain doesnt scare me. Vulcan: "Alright. Show 'em what you're made of, Doc." karin: as for you kiddos, you can head home, we'll give you a raincheck! shinra: ok! lisa: take the back exit. tamaki: alright. -outside- mikami:....*shaking* Giovanni: *wheeze* shinra: ...... tamaki: come on, lets go. Arthur: *nods* shinra:...i still want to talk to mikami.... Arthur: "...What, now?" iris:... shinra: we're not sure when we'll get another chance. nozomi: .... Arthur: *groan* "Make it quick." -vrrrrrr- shinra: ?? mikami: eh? -a mechanical suit charges- mikami: EEK!!! -she runs- Giovanni: *stands still, looking at the suit* -it stops a few feet away from him- -the lid comes off- karin: eyy, whats up doc! sorry about that, haha. mikami: *running still* shinra: psst...psssst! mikami: ??? *glances* ah! shinra: *makes a hand motion to say 'come over here'* mikami:.....*looks back at giovanni* Giovanni: *slowly walking back from Karin* "Such a nuisance..." Iris: *waves at Mikami* mikami:.....*she goes over to them* shinra: you ok? mikami:...y-yes...just....startled.... Iris: "What brings you here?" Giovanni: *trying to get away from Karin's machine* mikami: t-the commander...wanted to recruit someone named 'vulcan' karin: ah, she dont bite. not unless i give the commands. but she isnt in operation at the moment. what brings you do this neck of the woods? Iris: "!!! He wants Vulcan?!" tamaki: shhh. mikami: y...yes..... Giovanni: "You know very well--*wheeze*--I came to speak with Vulcan." shinra: hmm... karin: ah i see. actually, he's not in right now. Iris: "...I...um...am not sure Vulcan seems to want to speak with him..." Giovanni: *wheeze* "A likely story. Where else would he be but here? He sends that gopher to gather his supplies...and now has you as his mechanized guard dog?" karin: me? i'm just watchin over things while he's out. shinra: that guy....he seems kind of suspicious...no offence. mikami: i-its ok....i dont think...ryuuko trusts him either.... Iris: "...And Relan?" mikami: i think he might be...scared too... shinra: *grips fist* tamaki: *aHEM* shinra: right...we wanted to talk to you about that dream you had. mikami: eh? Iris: "You...had a pretty difficult experience with those dreams..." mikami: oh...r-right...it's....hard to explain....i dreamt that i was surrounded by flames...but they didnt burn....and i saw a lot of other people...people i didnt know, but...it felt like i did....and then...i saw mr kusakabe. shinra: just like in my dream. mikami: his feet....they were all charred and boney.... shinra: !!... Iris: "Oh, no...You both..." mikami: ??? shinra: mikami...have you ever heard of anything called 'adora link'? mikami: adora link?....i think i....heard the name before.... {GET AWAY FROM HER!} ...... Iris: "...Mikami...There may be something you both share on this..." mikami: eh? shinra: this may sound weird, but i think we both have whatever this 'adora link' is...i still dont understand it...and to be honest...it scares me, a lot. but i want to know the truth... mikami:.... shinra: whatever this is....we'll find out. are you willing to help us? mikami:...i....i'll try.... shinra:...hey. *pats her shoulder* you're gonna be ok... mikami:...t-thank you....ah! i-i should go now. i'll tell relan you said hi! shinra: *smiles* Giovanni: "Unhand me, you pathetic excuse for a mad scientist!" karin: alright alright! jeez. that aint gonna change the fact that he aint in. so try later, bu-bye~ Giovanni: "Hmph..." *wheeze* "Good day to you, you lunatic. Come along, Mikami...Mikami?" mikami: ah! r-right here sir! >.< Giovanni: *wheeze* "Let us go...We will return when Vulcan is back..." mikami: r-right... Iris: *waves at Mikami* mikami: *faint smile* tamaki: *pulls iris back down as not to be seen by giovanni* Iris: "Umph!" Giovanni: "???" *looks behind...sees no one* "...Where were you, Mikami?" mikami: d-down the path...i was startled..s-sorry! Giovanni: "Hmph. Never leave me abandoned again...We will discuss more when we return to headquarters. Come along." mikami:...r-right.... Iris: *hidden* "...Why is that Commander so interested in Vulcan?" nozomi: well, the commander did say that a lot of brigades have tried recruiting him. shinra: something about that guy....it gives me the creeps. Arthur: "Hmm...His mask seems familiar..." Iris: "...We return to the 8th to update the Commander?" tamaki: he was the guy from that meeting of the commanders... shinra: seems like a good plan. Arthur: "I know that--I just think I've seen that...beak before..." Iris: *nods at Shinra* "Okay...Nozomi, did you want to say goodbye to your mentor first?" nozomi: *looking at her phone* well, the mask does resemble that of a plague doctor....hmm? oh! right... -later- Akitaru: *pacing* "I hope they get back okay..." -the door opens- shinra: we're back! Akitaru: "Oh, good! Are you all okay?" shinra: yeah. nozomi: *nods* tamaki: for the most part. Akitaru: " 'Most part'? What happened?" -they explain all that happened- Akitaru: "...Well, I wanted you to get Vulcan to say 'hi' to you...Sounds like he said a lot more than that..." shinra: well, at least it was something. Akitaru: *nods* "I think you should be persistent--go back to talk with him again soon." shinra: alright. we'll bring head protection! tamaki: and a towel... -_-; Arthur: -____-;;; Iris: ^^; "At least you can shower off..." Victor: "???" tamaki:...thanks. nozomi: it was nice to see dr itou again. Victor: "Oh, you ran into her there?" nozomi: *she nods* we...discussed a lot about what has happened... Victor: "..." *small smile* "Good you at least got to catch up." nozomi: r-right... .///. tamaki:...i have an idea. if things dont work with vulcan...maybe we can recruit dr itou! Akitaru: "Hmm...Nozomi, tell me a bit about Dr. Itou. What are some of her specialties?" nozomi: she's quite knowledgeable about flame humans, and she's also a skilled technician. she even built her own mech suit. we even got to see it! Akitaru: "Wow, a mech! Yes, we should talk to her as soon as possible! Maybe when you go back to Vulcan, you can talk with her..." nozomi: right! Akitaru: "In the mean time, take the rest of today off...Oh, Tamaki, you kinda got a mark on your forehead--" tamaki:....i. noticed. Akitaru: "Maybe someone should--" Victor: "I can patch you up! I made some new ointment in the chem lab!" tamaki: .....is serina in? Victor: D: "...Yeah, she is..." *mopes* nozomi:...*pap pap* maki: you better hurry, they're gonna be heading out soon. Victor: .\\\\. Takehisa: "Where are they going?" maki: they were going to be doing some work over at the 1st for a few days. Takehisa: "...Hmm." Arthur: "...With Burns? Yuck." tamaki: tch-.... Akitaru: "Hey, let's not act like that...They'll be back soon, I'm sure..." -elsewhere- Kid: *sigh of relief* stocking: finally home. *nuzzles* Kid: *smiles* "Happy to be..." stocking: =w= Kid: "How do you feel?" stocking: nice. *nuzzles into him* Kid: *pats her shoulder* "I'm glad we had this time away..." *smooch* stocking: mmn~<3 Kid: "What would you like to do now?" stocking: *whispers into his ear* Kid: o\\\\\o "...Yes, definitely..." stocking: 7w7~<3 Kid: "Um...You change...I'll lock the door and get what we need..." stocking: ok then~<3 Kid: *locks the door...goes under the bed and pulls out a box...* -elsewhere- Higan: "So beautiful..." lavender: sure is. naho: *shiny eyes* tsubaki: enjoying yourselves everyone? Higan: *nods* "This was a great idea..." naho: thanks for taking us to the flower viewing! tsubaki: *she smiles* Shamrock: "Look at this one..." himawari: ah... Sakuya: "The violets are coming in nicely..." naho: *shiny eyes* pretty... lilac:...*soft smile* -elsewhere- Hibana: *holding up camera* "Say, 'Hello'!" hanako: hi mama! gabriella: awwww! Hibana: ^^ "So smart." *waves* "Hello, Sweetie!" hanako: hehe~ ^^ Hibana: *smiles at Gabriella* "She has your intelligence." gabriella: aww... >w< Hibana: "Now, open up, sweetie..." *holds up the bottle* -elsewhere- Joker: "...Still nothing interesting from Victor..." ivy: this is idiotic, the only reason we sent him is because the 8th doesnt know his face... Joker: "Oh, excuse me that this is a slow process. You have a better idea?" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Happy to see us, Izumi?" izumi: *hugs them* you bet! Spirit: "Hee hee...We missed you, too." sachiko: were you good for the babysitter? izumi: *nods* liz and i had lots of fun! Spirit: *smiles* "Thanks for doing this, Liz." liz: no problem. happy to help. ^^ Spirit: "We'll write out the check for you...Got time to stay over for dinner?" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "How was your night?" nea: wonderful~ and you guys? Kepuri: "Same." ^^ "Some nights staying in, for a film, can be comfy..." nea: *she nods* mono: eh.... Kepuri: "??? What's up, Mono?" mono: dates are way overrated. nea: that's cause you were never on a date...or were you? mono: NO! Kepuri: "??? Hey, dating's not for everyone...I mean, if it's that you're aromantic or something, that's fine. But if it isn't that, you should get on out there...Plenty of people who would enjoy your company, and maybe you would enjoy theirs." mono: .... 7////7; Kepuri: "Maybe try a dating site? Or maybe we can introduce you to someone?" mono: i dont trust those kind of sites. chances are im gonna meet some creepy lolicon who wants to lock me up and keep me for a sex slave! Kepuri: o____o "...Maybe hang around a coffee shop? Or we could have a girls' night out..." mono:....maybe... Kepuri: ^^ "Great! How about this weekend? And we can take you out to get you a kickass outfit..." mono:...fine then. nea: great! Kepuri: *claps her hands together* "Yay! I can't wait to try my new makeup robot on your face! We'll bring out your best features!" Assi: *overhearing from around the corner* o\\\\o -elsewhere- Benimaru: *walking through Asakusa* hinata: hiya! Benimaru: *siles* "Hello, Hinata. Where is your sister?" hikage: SNEAK ATTACK! Benimaru: "Ah!" *laughs* "Hey there!" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Thanks for your help, Doc." karin: no probs. Vulcan: *hands her a soda* "...That Giovanni twit will be back again. And probably those 8th Brigade punks." karin: ....i still think maybe we could give the 8th at least some fighting chance. lisa: is this because of your student? karin: call me biased all you like, but i have a gut feeling we can trust them. Vulcan: " 'Fighting chance'..." *small smirk* karin: hmm.....*a light comes on over her* a-ha! i got it! Vulcan: "??? What you thinking?" karin: i have a plan; for a while, i'll join the 8th! scope things out! lisa: karin, are you sure about that? Vulcan: "..." karin: nozomi sure trusts them, but it doesnt hurt to get a second opinion. Vulcan: *sigh* "Be careful. You haven't seen what Brigades are capable of..." karin: i will be. Vulcan: "..." *small gulp of his soda* "...Shit." -elsewhere- Kid: *shudders* "Ah~" stocking: *shuddering and panting* f...fuuu.....*her legs are trembling* Kid: *trying to relax her legs* "K-Keep it together..." stocking: nnng...~ Kid: "Shall I release you...?" stocking: n-not...not yet.....m...more...please.... Kid: *smirks* "You said the secret word..." *he straddles her* "Now say how hard you want it..." stocking: please master, take me hard! Kid: "As you wish..." *he puts himself into her--and thrusts hard* stocking: *moans loudly* Kid: *continues to thrust, as he pinches her nipple* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *applies a bandage to a child's skinned knee* "There you go." child: thank you mr! Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "You're welcome." *turns to depart...* -elsewhere- Assi: *pacing in his room* mana: you ok? Assi: *shakes his head "no"* "I-I-I d-d-d-don't want her to get hurt by someone..." mana: ?? Assi: "I don't know what to do...If she goes out, and someone tries something on their girls' night--WAIT! Mana! You're a girl!" mana: thanks for pointing out the obvious here. -_-; Assi: "This is perfect--you can go on Mono's girls' night out and make sure no man puts the moves on her!" mana:...and you're involving me in this, because? Assi: "For Mono's safety. Obviously. Totally. Only. Not because I like her or anything." mana:....riiiiight. Assi: "So...Will you do it?" mana:....alright, but i dont go cheap. Assi: "...How much?" mana:...*writes something down* here. Assi: *takes it...* "...!!! R-Really?" mana: *nods* Assi: Q~Q "O-Okay, fine...It's a deal." mana: a pleasure doing buisness with you~ Assi: TT~TT "The things I do for love..." mana: AHA! Assi: "I MEANT THAT RHETORICALLY!" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Clear your schedule this weekend, Fang-Hua!" fang-hua: eh? Tsukiyo: "We're going out this weekend! Clubbing!" fang-hua: oh boy. Tsukiyo: *holds up a dress* "Check this out! Tight, right?!" fang-hua: it...sure is... *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *nods* "Thanks! And here's yours!" *holds up...* fang-hua: i.....see.... *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *nods* "I found a few fun clubs, too. Can't wait to introduce you to some people!" -elsewhere- Relan: Q~Q shinra: [you ok rel?] Relan: [giovanni seems really upset with everyone] shinra: [yikes.] ..... [want 2 come over 4 a bit?] Relan: "..." [yes] shinra: [ok. u want to spend the night?] Relan: *looks around* "..." [yes] shinra: [ok. looking forward 2 seeing U. <3 ] Relan: *wipes his tears, smiles weakly* [same. b right there] -and so- Relan: *hug* shinra: *hugs* hey rel! tamaki: he even brought his pet rat? Relan: -\\\\- "H-Hey..." Buttons: *glares at Tamaki* tamaki: ?? what? Relan: *whimpers a bit, hiding behind Shinra* buttons: *hides behind wheel* shinra: hey, its ok rel... nozomi:...*looks at relan's luggage* Relan: *sniff* "Y-Yeah..." shinra: hungry? Relan: "...A little. Buttons could use something, too..." shinra: alright then. -later- Relan: "Th-Thank you..." shinra: any time. *hugs him* feeling better, rel? Relan: *nods* "I'm sorry...Just been stressed." shinra: it's ok...i'm here, iris is here... Iris: *smiles, holds his hand* "We care about you..." Relan: *nods* "It just felt a little bad this week..." shinra:....*holding his other hand* Relan: *sniffs* TT_TT "I love you both..." shinra: we love you too, rel. Relan: *hugs both of them* Iris: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Kid: =w= *hug* stocking: *still panting and shaking* Kid: "Too much?" stocking: uehuehue~.... Kid: *kisses her cheek* "Thank you..." stocking: =w= Kid: *hugs* "Mmm...You are so soft and huggable..." stocking: ahh~ Kid: "And..." *small kiss along her lips* "You have an amazing way with your tongue..." -elsewhere- Tool: *yawn* io: zzzz... Tool: *smiles at Io, then at Saki* "So cute..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Feel better?" tsubaki: *nods* Black Star: *smiles* "Hey...Don't let this stuff weigh you down, okay?" tsubaki: r-right. Black Star: *kisses her forehead, hugs her* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: "Let's get some sleep, okay?" -morning- stocking:...... *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM* Kid: "Wh-What?! Stocking? What's wrong? I--" o\\\\o stocking: WHAT THE FUCK?! WHY ARE YOU IN OUR ROOM?! Amaimon: "Big Brother and his wife wanted privacy, and I don't like sleeping alone." *lifts sheets* "...Kid, where are your pants?" stocking: WHY _OUR_ ROOM?! Amaimon: "...Because you are family." stocking:...... well you arent wrong. Amaimon: -\\\\- "...I'm lonely." stocking:...what do you want us to do about it? Amaimon: "May I sleep over a few nights?" stocking: why a few? Amaimon: "I don't think Mephisto or Felisia are going to let me sleep with them for a few nights..." *whispers* "I think your dad is in heat." stocking: O___________O OH MY GOD WHY WOULD YOU SHARE THAT WITH ME?!?! Amaimon: "I thought you should know in case he was busy and couldn't take your calls. Also: demons go into heat. I think. I don't know. Your dad may have been messing with my head." stocking: i would rather not know. im just going to spend the rest of the day trying to unhear that... Amaimon: "...But I usually don't wake up for another 26 minutes--" stocking: -__-; Kid: "...Stocking? Permission to kick out your relative?" -later- Kid: *trying to adjust his tie* "Darn the luck..." stocking: need any help? Kid: *meek nod* stocking: *adjusting his tie* Kid: -\\\\- "...I'm sorry." stocking: it's fine. *kisses his forehead* there you go. all evened out. Kid: *smiles* "You're so perfect." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *holds her hand* "Well...time to face today." stocking: ^^; Amaimon: *outside their door* "Hello? Are you decent?" stocking: yes uncle. Amaimon: *opens the door* "Oh, good." *waves* "Hello. I am now going to sleep in your bed for a few hours. Then eat all of your food. And use up your hot water." Kid: -_-;;;; "...We need to pawn him off onto someone else." stocking: yes. Kid: "Tell me, Amaimon, what do you look in companionship--" Amaimon: "Gamers. I want them." stocking: anything else? Amaimon: "They have to like candy. And arcades. And sleeping in bed. And watching a lot of TV. And chips." -and so- kyouko: you're leaving a demon at a monestary? Rin: "This...is asking quite a bit..." stocking: please, we dont know where else to send him. Rin: *sigh* "The things I do for family...Well, we got some room, so--" Amaimon: *leaps into Rin's arms* "New Daddy." *snuggle* kyouko: *sigh* Rin: -_____-;;; "Let's...just get him in his room already." Amaimon: "I want chips. And to play Smash Bros." kyouko: i got pocky. Amaimon: "Yay." -elsewhere- Relan: "Zzz..." shinra: zzzz.... Iris: *yawn...* shinra: morning. Iris: "Morning..." *notices where she is* "...Oh." *looks at Relan* Relan: *yawn, blinks his eyes open...small smile* maki: morning kiddos~ shinra: morning. Iris: .\\\. "M-Morning..." Relan: *small wave* maki: breakfast is ready. we're making omelettes. Relan: "Oh...That sounds tasty. N-Need any help?" -elsewhere- Sakuya: *brushes hair out of Naho's face* naho: >///< Sakuya: "Hee hee..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Okay, I'm ready to meet patients..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: "So excited, so excited..." nea: well, how do you like your dress? mono: it's...nice... nea: hehe~ it's very high quality. Kepuri: *nods* "We have good taste when it comes to bringing out your best features. And now...makeup." *holds up what looks like a torture robot device* mono: O-O;;;;; Kepuri: "This will do your makeup--but don't move, or you'll get blush on your eyeballs." nea:.... ^^; why dont we just put it on her normally? Kepuri: *pouts* "What is not 'normal' about increasing proficiency with advancements in robotics?" *sets down her robot* "But fine...We'll do it the neanderthal way...Have a seat, Mono." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *looking over one of his machines in the backyard* "Hmm...Why won't you work?" -elsewhere- Johannes: *smiling widely* metsu: you're in a good mood, doctor. Johannes: *nods* "All is right with the world. I have a new doctor friend, and I figured out a new use for dollies!" metsu: do i dare ask? Mikuni: *from upstairs* "WHY ARE MY DOLLS LIVING IN SIN?!" metsu:....do i even want to know? Johannes: ^^ "I just want his dolls to find happiness with each other..." Mikuni: *runs downstairs* "I'M GONNA KILL YOU!!!!" Johannes: "...Huh. People just don't appreciate creativ--" *PUNCH* metsu: *already getting an ice pack out* Johannes: D: *crashes into the sofa for a soft landing...then books from the shelves above land on his crotch* ._. -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Kohana." fang-hua: yes? Benimaru: "Tsukiyo told me you are taking this weekend off." fang-hua: is that a problem? Benimaru: "Not at all. I think you deserve a break, and getting out for a social gathering will be good for you." fang-hua: oh....you sure? Benimaru: *nods* "...And I would like you to keep an eye on Tsukiyo." fang-hua: i will. Benimaru: *smiles* "Thank you. And have fun." -elsewhere- Relan: "Th-Thank you for the m-meal..." maki: glad you liked it. ^^ Victor: *looking at Relan from all angles* "Hmm..." Relan: ._____. shinra: *aHEM* Victor: "???" Iris: "Maybe...You could not do that?" ^^; Victor: "...Okay." *sits next to Nozomi* nozomi: *pink in the face* Victor: "...Oh. Nozomi? How is your day starting?" nozomi: g-good. .////. tamaki: *glare* Victor: ^^ "Great. Looking forward to working with you on new samples I just received." *glint at Tamaki* nozomi: ah, i see. Victor: "Hey, let's make it fun--whoever finishes last cataloguing all samples has to buy the other one lunch!" nozomi: oh! um...o-ok! i'll do my best! Victor: "I'm sure you will--" *takes her hand, shakes* "May the best person win!" nozomi: r-right... .///////. Victor: *lets go, smiles, heads to the lab* "Better hurry~" -elsewhere- Emine: "Will you be joining the others on the girls' night out, Lin?" lin: not sure yet. chie: i'm gonna be staying here. i feel sick... Yohei: *frown, as he holds her hand* "I'm sorry..." -elsewhere- Wes: "Babysitting went well?" liz: yep. Wes: *smiles* "I should've guessed. You're great at that..." *kiss on the cheek* liz: *smiles* Wes: *holds her hand* "Have you...um, considered...having children?" liz: O///////O w-wha-whu-what? Wes: o\\\\\o "I...just was curious....I didn't mean something now but, like, in the future?" liz: oh! right..m-maybe... Wes: "Y-Yeah, maybe..." *nervous smile* "Heh." -elsewhere- Lawless: *sitting in shopping cart...inhales...exhales* "Okay...You got the camera ready?" romina: locked and loaded! julian: *in another cart* Q~Q Lawless: "First one to reach the bottom wins! ON YOUR MARKS...GET SET..." julian: TT^TT i dont want to die agaaaain! Lawless: *speaking quickly* "You won't die because a little trip down the stairs in a shopping cart never killed anyone--GO!" julian: *SCREAMING LIKE A LITTLE FLUTE* Lawless: "WOO! WOO! Down we go!!! Yay!!!!" *One shopping cart hits a pebble on the stairs...* julian: D8> -KO- julian: OH! oW! *whines and cries in pain* romina: D8 SOMEBODY GET HIM SOME ICE! Lawless: *crashed against the pavement, gets up* "Julian! Where does it hurt?" julian: *high pitched* everywhere! TT~TT Lawless: "...Crap...Um...Blood?" -later- licht: ... Lawless: o___O;;; "I'm not a witch--I can't be drowned--BUT GET ME OUT OF THIS LAKE!" licht: he was a good man...oh who am i kidding, he was an idiot. Lawless: "I'M NOT DEAD YET!" -elsewhere- Kid: *sigh* "At least that distraction is behind us." stocking: ........ Kid: "??? ...I'm sorry. Are you okay?" stocking: yeah just.....the mental image wont go away... *excalibur face* Kid: *shudders* "No kidding...I think we need to get rid of that image..." *pulls out the phone* "Maybe some photos of kittens and puppies?" stocking: yes. yes please. Kid: *smiles, pulls up a slideshow* "Aw! This one is so sleepy!" stocking: awww! so cute! Kid: *flips to another one* "??? Does this one look familiar?" stocking: hmmm. the bell is cute though. Kuro: *on video, rolling on his back, pawing at dangling toy* Kid: *nods* "Indeed..." -elsewhere- Victor: *busily working through samples* nozomi: *trying her best* Victor: "How's it coming along on your end?" nozomi: i'm just about done now... OW! *papercut* Victor: "!!! Oh, dear...Papercut?" nozomi: y-yeah... *getting bandaids* Victor: "Here, let me help..." nozomi: ah... Victor: *holds her hand, as he adds ointment* "That'll help so you don't scar..." nozomi: *wince* >////O Victor: "And now, the bandage..." nozomi: thank you... Victor: "Any time you need me..." nozomi: .... ./////. *Timer goes off* Victor: "Oh! Um...Who won our race?" nozomi: ah! um....oh no! i got distracted.... Victor: *smile* "Call it a draw and just share a meal?" nozomi: i....i would like that. .////. Victor: *nods* "Same..." *pats her shoulder* "We're on break, so let's eat!" nozomi: r-right. Victor: "You like fries? Can share some..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Hey, Mono! How's it going?" mono: alright. Emine: "...Want makeup help?" mono: im fine thanks. -_- Emine: "You sure? Because it looks like your face could use it." mono: *GLARE* Shotaro: "Aaaaaaand good and bad deeds complete! Let's go, Emine--" -LOUD YELLING- mono: FUCKING RUN THEY HAVE GUNS!! Shotaro: "AAAAAAAAH!!!" mono: THISISBADTHISISVERYBAD!! -elsewhere- Tool: "...You hear something?" -elsewhere- Relan: *sigh* shinra: doing ok? Relan: *nods* "Just thinking..." shinra: about what? Relan: "About Mikami...and Commander Giovanni." shinra:..... *listening* Relan: "I don't want her to have to deal with him without more friends there...but I'm scared what he may do..." shinra: that is pretty scary to think about. Relan: *nods* "...Maybe, if next week...something happens...I could ask for your help?" shinra:... *he smiles* any time rel. we're here for you, 101%! Relan: *sniff, hugs* "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Hibana: ^^ "We're parents..." maki: *JAWDROP* hanako: ?? gabriella: that's right! Akitaru: "...Huh." Arthur: "...Tiny baby." hanako:...*points to oubi* mommy, is that the big ugly gorilla you always complain about? Akitaru: *angry gorilla face* Hibana: *nods* "Yes, that is, sweetie." hanako: Q.Q *hides behind hibana* maki: commander please calm down! Takehisa: "...So you two had a child." gabriella: yep! maki:....she's 4...? gabriella: only a few days old. maki: HOW?! gabriella: cloning tank. maki: oh. Victor: "Any negative consequences to cloning tanks?" Hibana: "..." *looks around* "...Well? Why are you standing here? We were here to drop off Hanako for you to babysit her. We haven't had some alone time for awhile." maki: eh? OwO tamaki: why us?! Hibana: "I don't know anyone else to babysit. And some of you probably need the training." iris: we'll do our best, sister. ^^ Hibana: *pats Iris's head* "I know you will...because if Hanako is at all hurt, I'm castrating Shinra." iris: D8 shinra: WHY ME?! tamaki: because you're an acceptable target. shinra: Q____Q Hibana: "Consider it training before you dare think about putting a baby into my Iris~" iris: sister! >////< Hibana: *picks up Gabriella in her arms* "We'll be back in two hours. Say bye-bye, Hanako! We love you!" hanako: *wave*....*looks up at shinra*...big brother! shinra:....*teary eyed and hugs her* im going to protect this child with my life. iris: ^^; Relan: "O-kay..." ^^;;; -elsewhere- Kid: *smooch* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. Kid: *nods* "Just a bit longer before True Cross makes your job official?" stocking: yeah, hopefully. Kid: *pats her back* "I'm sure..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *smiles* "When you become a teacher...I'll get you the best apple...a caramel one." stocking: awww. Kid: "I'm sure your students will bring plenty of apples..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "Just imagine how in awe they will be of you..." stocking: =w= Kid: "...We have a future ahead of us..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "And...I want to see you in that future..." stocking: *blush* Kid: *holds her hand* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "It was so scary!" Emine: *nods* mono: *whimpering* setsuna: *hugging them* it's ok..you're safe now... Shotaro: "What even was that?" mono: i think we interupted a mafioso meeting... Q_Q Emine: "I have no idea how we came upon them..." setsuna:... chie: oh my god...at least you're alright... mono: one of them has a scary shadow monster that cut through the floor! Q_Q Yohei: o_o "Oh no..." chie: .... Yohei: "I may have encountered them before..." chie: you have? Yohei: "Let's just say, when you've worked with both criminal and governmental enterprises, you meet a lot of people, make a few friends...a lot of enemies." chie: ...... Yohei: "And if they knew all of you..." chie:..... mono:...*trembling* Shotaro: "..." *smiles* "Then I'll just send them a message not to hurt us!" nea: i'll send a call to my family. i know these mafia types better than anyone~ Shotaro: "...That's an even better idea!" Shinoda: "J-Just be careful..." -elsewhere- Belkia: *dressed as a jester* "Hi...Ayami." ayami:...*small chuckle* Belkia: *smiles* "I'm glad to see you...How you doing?" ayami: feeling...better. Belkia: "Any updates from your doctors?" ayami: i'll be...leaving soon....b-back to...the psyche ward... Belkia: "...I...don't want you to have to go back there." ayami: eh? Belkia: "Maybe I could do something to help? Sign off on you to put you under supervision elsewhere?" ayami: i wish, but it isnt that simple... Belkia: "..." *holds her hand* ayami: *blush* Belkia: "I...could talk to them, ask them to listen..." -elsewhere- Hibana: "Ah..." gabriella: this is nice. Hibana: =w= "I never realized parenting would take up so much time..." *smooch* gabriella: ^^ Hibana: *snuggle* "Love you..." -elsewhere- Mr Tsubaki: *humming* -elsewhere- Anya: *writing a letter* tsugumi: who're you writing too? Anya: "Mother and Father...about the next year here." tsugumi: ah. Anya: "You will be staying to continue your studies?" tsugumi: *she nods* Anya: "..." *smiles, hug* "I'm glad." -elsewhere- Akitaru: -_-;;; "This child certainly takes after _one_ of her mothers..." hanako: lets go! shinra: TTwTT; *he's stuck as the 'horsey' role* Arthur: "Ride that horse, Brave Knight Hanako!" hanako: XD Akitaru: "The charity of the 8th can go too far sometimes..." Takehisa: "His poor back." iris: ^^; Relan: "...Maybe it's good prep for parenting?" maki: perhaps. Relan: "Hanako? Maybe you'd like a snack?" hanako: *nod* Relan: *smiles* "Let's get you some apple slices...Do you know whether you have a peanut allergy?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *enters the room...and his eyepatch was bedazzled...* otogiri: let me guess, belkia and/or naho? Belkia: "Both. Arts and crafts day." ^^ otogiri: i see. naho: we bedazzled him! >u< Shamrock: x_-;;;; "I had nothing better to do." himawari:..*tiny smile* Shamrock: "...I'm a shimmering Shamrock...." *smiles at Himawari* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Yohei! I found this great part at the landfill! But then some small kid with a forehead bandage stole it from me!" Yohei: "...So you didn't get the piece? So much for your good deed. Guess you're cursed now." Shotaro: D: mana: but he did get this for you. *points to something in showtaro's pocket* Shotaro: "Oh, right!" *pulls out an old watch* "Shiny!" Yohei: "..." *smiles* chie: good job you guys! Shotaro: "Good deed, then?" chie: *she nods* -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking at a small doll in his hand* reimi: whatcha got there, commander? Benimaru: "One of the children made it for me..." *it looks a bit like him* "...The eyes are wrong." reimi: still, its not that bad. Benimaru: "No, I suppose not...How are you?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Relaxing..." kim: sure is. Jacqueline: *smiles* Good to have some time off, especially before the move..." -a few days later- Patty: *marks a date on the calendar* "Just a bit longer..." liz: next month, can you believe it? Patty: "And then we say goodbye to school..." *sniff* stocking: think of it more as 'starting a new chapter of our lives'! Kid: -\\\\- "Y-Yeah..." -elsewhere- Belkia: "Did Tsubaki and Black Star get us tickets for their graduation? 'Cause I already got the bucket of tomatoes!" lilac: you need...t-tickets? Sakuya: *shrug* "Some graduations give out a limited number of tickets so that no one student's family takes up more seats and ends up preventing other students' families from attending." Shamrock: "I doubt any of us will be excluded by the maximum number of tickets." lilac: o-oh... Sakuya: "We should think about a graduation gift for them..." naho: maybe get a pool? Sakuya: "Oh, that'd be something awesome...How to pay for it?" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "??? Nozomi, who is this?" nozomi: ?? karin: hey zozo! nozomi: eh? dr itou! what brings you here? karin: i'm the new recruit, kiddo! Akitaru: "...You are?" karin: the name's karin itou. researcher and technician! Akitaru: "...Oh! The one who recommended Nozomi!" karin: the very same! Akitaru: "And you want to join the 8th? I mean, you have so many inventions that I didn't think you'd join us." karin: well, i figured i'd give you guys some help, see how things are here. Akitaru: "Well, with your talent, I'd be a fool to turn down the invitation!" karin: awesome!...is there space in the garage? i need someplace to park my mechsuit.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 6

the 6th chapter be heeeere

thanks @soul-dwelling for being a champ ^^

Kid: (nods) "Let's take a sample question, such as this one with the angles of a triangle." stocking: thats 3 angles. that one i know, since 'tri' means 'three', right? Kid: "Yes, and three sides. That's the key: the three angles and the three sides correspond with each other. The big side has opposite it a big angle, and a small side has opposite it a small angel." stocking: you mean a small angle? *she chuckled* Kid: "Well, can you blame me?" (smiles) stocking: *she chuckles* Kid: "So, returning to...'angles,' the three angles of every triangle equals exactly 180 degrees. So if you know the degrees of two angles, you can figure out the third angle's degrees." stocking: ah, i see. Kid: "So if Angle A is 70 degrees, and Angle B is 50 degrees, how much is the remaining Angle, Angle C?" stocking: hmmm... either 70 or 50? Kid: "We know that the total of all three angles will always be 180 degrees. And we know the other two angles. If we subtract 70 and 50 from 180, then we'll have the answer. So, what is 180 minus 70?" stocking: 110? Kid: "Yes! And now subtract 50 from 110..." stocking: 50 then? Kid: "Not quite." (writes out 50 then above that 110, then covers the zeroes with his hand) "What's 11 minus 5?" stocking: 11 minus 5..... 6! Kid: "Right! So, instead of 11 minus 5 being 6, we add zero to the end of each...so 11 is 110, 5 is 50, and 6 is...?" stocking: 60! *she smiles* Kid: (nods with a smile) "Excellent." stocking: yay! Kid: "Now, let's take this a next step...What do you know about the Isosceles Triangle? What makes it special?" stocking: i think i heard the name before.... Kid: "An isosceles triangle has two lengths that are the same as each other, and two angles which are the same as each other." stocking: ah...and the 3rd? Kid: "That's where the fun is!" (he's so giddy over this stuff) "The third angle and the third length will not be the same as all as the other two. But as we pointed out, will be whatever is left after subtracting the two other angles, and that third angle will tell us the length of the last side! Isn't this exciting?!" stocking: ah, i see. *she smiles a bit* Kid: "So, look at this Isosceles Triangle: because two of its angles have to be equal to each other, we have this triangle with one angle at 40 and the other two angles at 70 each. So if we know one angle of an Isosceles, we can still figure out the other two." Kid: "Here's an example: if one angle of the Isosceles Triangle is 80 degrees, and the other two angles are equal to each other, how much are those two angles of equal degree?" -elsewhere- spirit:.... *on his walkie-talkie* joooooe, how much later do we have to stay out here? Joe: "Our shift is over in an hour. I suggest you calm down, maybe enjoy a fresh cup of coffee..." (sips his, and grimaces) "Make that a _good_ cup of coffee..." spirit: well, hurry on up will ya? if ya dont hurry over, then im sending justin to find you. justin: do be patient with him, its been quite a long night. Joe: (studying the subject) "Remind me how I will know that I've found what we're looking for." justin: i believe we're looking for people who are out after the curfew... Joe: "Then I spotted at least one. On the corner of King and Grissom." justin: oh? Joe: "One person. Looks to be the height of a student. Hoodie. I can't see their face...and I'm having some difficulty getting a trace on their soul..." -in that moment, a figure runs into an allyway- Joe: "Someone else! Just went into the alley!" justin: oh? *the signal begins to static* huh? Joe: "Justin? Justin, come in!" (looks to alley) "Damn it!" (runs into the alley) -there's a figure standing at the end, completely still.- Joe: "Excuse me. It is after curfew. Come on, you're coming with me to the Academy for processing." -the figure turns around- tsumiki: ah, mr buttataki. good evening. *she smiles, content* Joe: "Tsumiki?" (lowers his guard) "I have not seen you for some time...Now, come with me back to the Academy..." tsumiki: oh? f-for what reason? Joe: "The DWMA put in a curfew, and you're out late. We have to take you to safety and hold you overnight for your safety, at least until daylight hours. You'll get a meal, some sleep in a good bed, and be up and ready for class the next day." tsumiki: since when was this curfew enacted? i've been....out of town a while. Joe: "For weeks now, after a number of serial killings." (approaches, putting out a hand...as he focuses his soul energy right to that hand...) "Come with me. I'll explain on the way." tsumiki: is that it? its quite alright. im not really scared of that. i know i'll be ok. -something seems....off....- Joe: (preparing any potential attack) "No, this is an order. Come with me, now." (moves to grab her arm) \i wouldnt do that if i were you\ Joe: "Now!" tsumiki: *her eyes are fixated at something behind him* Joe: ("Oh no...") (turns to see what is behind him) -the alley has extended for miles. pitch black darkness on either end of them.- Joe: "What the hell?" (puts hand to his ear) "Justin? Spirit? Do you copy?" walkie talkie: \you know...im rather tired of being everyone's little pushover\ tsumiki: *she just stands there, expressionless* Joe: "What?" tsumiki: you know~ while i was gone, i learned to stand up for myself. to become more assertive.... to know the world really is a kill or be killed kind of place.... i have him to thank for that. Joe: "And who would 'he' be?" (as he talks, he lowers his radio back to his pocket...and reaches for a pistol...) tsumiki: someone much like me. someone who was always alone, afraid. someone who had the whole world against him for merely being born. someone abandoned and left to rot in a dark cold space. Joe: "Tsumiki? Are you the killer? The one responsible for these deaths?" tsumiki: *she chuckles* for the most part~.... it wasnt easy thought, but i've been getting better~ *something manifests behind her* Joe: (grips his pistol behind him) "Tsumiki...Stop this. Please. You can help us if you just stop." tsumiki: but why would i do that? if i did that, all my progress would be for nothing. tsumiki: besides~.....i'm much happier like this. -a tall figure has formed behind her- ????: you say you can see the truth, and yet you deny the truth in front of you? how pitiful.... Joe: (frowns) "Guess that leaves little choice..." (presses down on Tsumiki's wrist, tugging it and forcing a Soul Menace attack into her) -tsumiki has oddly vanished, and the figure stands in front of joe- ?????: faked you out. Joe: (groans, fires three shots at the figure) -the figure isnt even phased, it just grins and removes its bandages- Joe: (looks behind him for an exit) -shink- tsumiki: oops. *she has pierced a knife through his abdomen* Joe: (shudders, coughs up blood) Joe: (struggles to grasp at her) ???: how cute, he's struggling like a little worm. *wraps bandages around him and tosses him into a wall* Joe: "Uff!" (crashes into wall, barely conscious now, collapsing on his side on the alley floor) tsumiki: *she picks up the gun and holds it to his head* our little secret, ok~? Joe: "No..." -BANG- justin: *he heard the gunshot and ran to the flower shop alley* stein, i heard gunshots in the flower shop alley, send back up, over. Stein: "On it!" tsumiki: tsk, tsk....whats wrong? a big strong man like you couldnt handle a little girl? oh well, your sacrifice wont be in vain... ????: seems we have company. tsumiki: hmm? Joe: (shuddering, eyes wide) justin: *he stands at the ally entrance, horrified* wh-wha? b-butta- ???: how ironic that you're the one to find us, justin law. justin: *he doesnt say anything* -the figure drags him in- justin: *SCREAMING* -by the time the back up arrives, both tsumiki and the figure are gone, as is joe's soul. justin is laying against the wall, cut in several places and barely breathing- justin: st-ste...in.... Stein: "Justin!" Stein: "Paramedics! Here, now!" (looks at Justin) "Stay with me, Justin. Stay with me..." justin: dont...let them....tsu..mi.... *his vision goes dark* -the next morning, patchwork labs- Stein: "Is he okay to talk?" valentine: he's alright. but for now, he should rest. marie: *she's crying* spirit:...... Stein: (groans) "The moment Justin is ready to talk, contact us." (points to Spirit, taking him aside) "What has forensics uncovered?" spirit: once again, nothing.....*slams his fist against the wall* DAMMIT! i shouldnt have let him go on his own! Stein: (removes two cigarettes, lights them) "No kidding. Why the hell did Joe run in alone?" spirit: *he takes one* thanks....and i wasnt talking about bj....i meant justin.... damn...he shouldnt have been put through whatever that was. Stein: (irritable) "I'd debate which is worse: what Justin went through...or what Joe went through..." (closed his eyes) "or what Marie is going through..." Stein: "That'll have to be tabled. You sure nothing on Justin's person can lead us in a direction? What about what that...whatever did to Joe?" spirit: *sigh* well, we'd have to ask val about the autopsy then. Stein: "Super." (puts out cigarette, removes another one) "Just super." -the next morning- speaker: attention, a mandatory school meeting is about to take place. please make your way to the auditorium for further instruction. repeat. this is a _mandatory_ meeting. thank you. Kid: ("This is not good...") (groans aloud) Patty: (humming cheerfully) tsugumi: what do you think this is? mio: probably something boring. Anya: "Oh! That'll be fascinating! To experience an actual school meeting!" Meme: "Huh. You really haven't gotten out much, Anya." Maka: "Soul, Black Star, hurry up!" stocking:....(thinking: i have a bad feeling about this) soul: yeah yeah. Black Star: "Tsubaki, where's the best seat? Up front to show I'm the best at paying attention, or all the way in the back with the cool people?" tsubaki: maybe someplace in the middle? -auditorium- tsugumi: what do you think's going on kimi? Stein: (on stage, fidgeting) kimiko: im not sure, the headmaster just told me to give the announcement. he seemed shook up... Anya: "Best give the announcement. The students look agitated." madoka: ah! i think its about to start. Jacqueline: (sits beside Kim) "What is this about?" kim: *shrug* -best give the announcement then- Stein: "May we have your attention, students? We have an important announcement." -i think everyone is listening now- Stein: "Last night, the DWMA was enforcing its nightly curfew." kirika: (thinking: which is still BS) Stein: "At least one individual was found out after this curfew. Two DWMA operatives followed this individual into an alley. When additional DWMA operatives arrived, they discovered one of our own was badly injured, and another was dead." -shocked muttering amongst the students- Kid: "What?!" Maka: "Oh no." stocking: !! soul: shit... Black Star: "Grr..." Meme: (remembering Sid, putting hand over mouth, about to cry) kirika: WELL WHO DIED? -several students agree to wanting to know- mio: sempai? are you ok? Meme: (sobbing) mio: !!! Stein: (holds up hand) "Please! We are not finished! We are sad to report that the injured is Death Scythe Justin Law, and the deceased is Joe Buttataki." tsugumi: meme-chan, its ok. its not your fault, you didnt do anything, we were there with you last night, remember? liz: !!! Anya: "Agreed! Meme, it's okay. This is not about you." Meme: (still sobbing, collapsing forward) Patty: "Liz? How could...How could this happen?" mio: ..... liz: ....... soul: ........ ginka: *silent* Maka: "This is--This is--How?!" Kid: "Professor! How could this have happ--" --A scalpel lands by Kid's head-- luna: sayaka and i are going to go see him later, you can come with us. stocking: !!! Stein: "I am not continuing until every one of you is silent." -silence- Stein: "As you know, the number of killings in the previous weeks has had the DWMA on high alert, hence the establishment of the curfew. With the loss of at least one member of the DWMA, we have to take a more forceful response. After the conclusion of this meeting, all of you will assemble in lines to return to your homerooms. There, your instructors will direct some students to return back to their homes for today and until further notice. And many of you students will be assigned tasks related to our ongoing investigation--and to ensure that the now extended curfew is enforced." (looks back to Spirit, whispers off-mic) "Anything else to add? Anything I got wrong?" spirit:....*he shakes his head* Stein: "At a time like this, we know many of you are upset. Justin has been a close adviser to many of you, and Joe has been a passionate crusader for the mission of the DWMA, an insightful investigator--and a close friend and guide to many of us, especially those of us who have sought his counsel. We will be providing numerous therapists and other counselors. If you would like to speak with any of these counselors, please speak with Auntie at the front desk." Kid: (balling his hands into fists) "Joe..." Kid: (looking down, shoulders hunched over) Maka: (gripping the armrest...crushing it) Black Star: "..." Stein: "We will be taking no questions at this time. Right now, we ask that you focus on our continuing mission, and that you keep Justin and Joe in your thoughts and souls. I think it would be appropriate to have a moment of silence for our peers." stocking+liz: *hugging kid* -silence- Patty: (patting Kid's back) Black Star: (breathing heavily) Anya: (putting a hand on Meme's shoulder) tsubaki:..... kirika: shit...now what? gopher: kirika? kirika: im fine... homura:...at least justin didnt-..... Stein: (nods) "Thank you. Please, remember that in these times of difficulty: we need soundness. A sound soul..." Maka: "...dwells in a sound mind..." homura: and a sound body. --Stein leaves the stage with Spirit, leaving it to staff to direct students to homeroom-- sayaka: so, you needed two healers to help justin? Stein: (nods) luna: my friend would like to come along as well. justin has been looking after her during her time at the school, it would mean a lot to her. Stein: (hesitant) "Okay. Let the healers go to the work, and keep your distance until he awakens." ginka:....ok... eternal feather:....*crying silently* Stein: (puts a hand on Ginka's shoulder) "I'm sure he will appreciate your presence. A soul can respond well to having company." Kana: (curls up against Eternal Feather) eternal feather: *sniffs* t-thank you...kana.... Kana: (nods) "I'm sorry." eternal feather: its ok kana, you didnt do anything wrong... Jacqueline: (looks at Kim) kim:.......what? Jacqueline: "Stein is sending *healers*..." kim: he doesnt need to know...no one else does... Jacqueline: "I'll respect your decision...and advise you that Justin is going to need all the help he can get." kim: ..... -in homeroom- Maka: "But who is being assigned to participate in this investigation?!" ibuki: *raising her hand* IBUKI VOLUNTEERS! Kid: "As so I! And my weapons." stocking: ....i'll have my dad send someone as well. homura: i'll take it upon myself to assist in any way i can. shinra: i'll help to! Tamaki: "Me too!" Arthur: "I lend my sword to this battle!" zubaidah: settle down, i know you're all worked up. but do try to remain calm. *she looks at tezca like 'help me out here will ya?* Tezca: "Hey! If you want to join this mission so badly, why not ask Lord Death?!" (beat) "Oh...crap." zubaidah: T__________________T# Kid: "Yes, I agree!" (departs) "Liz! Patty!" tsugumi: oh dear... Maka: "Wait up, Kid!" Black Star: "Come on, Tsubaki!" Tezca: "Okay! No one but those three and their weapons are leaving! The rest of you are staying here!" -later- lord death: alright, settle down everyone, one at a time. Kid: "Father, I demand to be assigned to this investigation! Whatever you need!" lord death: alright then, what all can you do? Black Star: "Beat a confession out of someone!" -after all that- kohaku: tch- this is stupid, by having students join, they're just endangering more people than they need to... what a bunch of idiots. -gallows manor- Patty: (listlessly twirling straw in soda can) "What now...?" liz: i'm not sure.......kid? how're you holding up? Kid: (shakes his head) liz:.... -kid's phone rings- Kid: (too distracted to look who is calling) "Hello?" stocking: hey kid, need me to come over? i can come via the mirror if you want... Kid: "...Yes. I'll set the mirror up. I think Liz and Patty would like your company, too..." (looks to Liz and Patty for approval) liz: *she nods* liz:....(thinking: wait, mirror?) Patty: "Stocking being here would be nice...but what about curfew?" Kid: (sweats) "Um...Sigh...I guess the secret's out...Stocking, stand by your mirror. I'll ready my end." stocking: ok. Kid: "You'll be entering the living room, okay?" stocking: alright. Kid: (approaches mirror, breathes on it, and writes the number. The mirror glows to allow Stocking entrance...) Patty: o_o stocking: *inhales and backs up, running in.* Kid: (standing before the mirror) stocking: *she makes it through the mirror, landing right on top of him* ah....oh...hey kid... *blush* Kid: o\\\\o "It's fine...Um...Can you get off of me?" Patty: (whispering to Liz) "Oh, like they aren't used to _that_ position." liz: patti oh my god. stocking: ah! sorry. *she gets up* Kid: (holds up hand as she helps him up) "It's...okay." (small laugh) "Thank you for coming." stocking: no problem. *she lays down on the couch, offering him to lay on top* Kid: "..." (lies alongside her) Patty: (whispers) "Um...privacy, maybe?" stocking:....*she gets up and hugs him* its ok kid...let out what you need to... Kid: "...I had been seeing Joe for therapy for some time..." stocking:.... *listening* Kid: "He listened to me discuss many concerns I had: about being a shinigami, about school, about anxiety, about obsessions...about feeling like I could have a normal life..." stocking:.... *still listening* Kid: "...And he's gone. He was someone who helped me and...I wasn't there." liz: kid... stocking: its ok kid, its not your fault... Patty: ):> Kid: (nods) "I cannot be everywhere at once...but it is going to take some time to accept that--that...that I wasn't there to stop whoever did this." stocking:....kid? remember when i comforted you? back at the lodge? Kid: (nods) stocking: do you remember what i told you? Kid: (nods) "Tell me again...I want to hear it." stocking: its not your fault. you're right here kid. and i'm going to be right here for you when you need it, ok? Kid: "...I'm scared. I'm scared what happens next." stocking: shhhh, its ok kid. just breathe...everything will be ok... Kid: (inhales, exhales...sobs) Patty: (clutches Liz's wrist, cries into her shoulder) liz: *hugs her* stocking:...*humming the music box melody* Kid: (still sobbing, but calming his breath) Patty: "Sis..." liz: its gonna be ok patti...i promise... Patty: (clutches Liz in a hug) liz: *hugs back* Kid: (stops sobbing, puts an arm around Stocking) stocking: *she kisses his forehead* Patty: "...When we find this killer..." (looks up, eyes hard) "...they'll pay..." liz: ...... Kid: "That makes two of us, Patty..." (looks up to Stocking) "I'm sorry. I'm just...angry." stocking: i know.... liz: but we need to be rational about this. we can just let ourselves be blinded by our emotions. Kid: "...Yes. Just need to channel those emotions towards finding this criminal...but it sounds like Father is still holding back some information...and I don't think he does so to keep it a secret. I think this is more dangerous than we anticipated." liz:..... -the next day- -where to?- [] alley way [] patchwork labs [] school Kid: "This alley...I feel something about it...Let's approach just to the edge of it, until I get a sense of what I'm feeling." -seems homura is there- Kid: "Homura?" homura: !! oh.. hello kid. are you here to assist the investigation today? Kid: "If the investigation team will have me. I just did not want to sit by and being useless." homura: *slight smile* well, im sure we'd appreciate it. Kid: (follows Homura into the alley) "Does something feel...off about this crime scene? Almost like...an energy around it?" homura: other than the sense of unease that someone died here..... *she kneels down and picks up an empty can* Kid: (shakes his head) "Maybe it's nothing..." (puts a hand along one wall) "I thought shots were fired in here. Why don't I see bullet marks? How hard are these walls?" homura: well, the bullet did get lodged through the back of his skull.....sorry... Kid: "...I thought it was _shots_ fired. And Joe always carried a gun..." homura: hmm....*she touches the wall for a moment*....damn...still nothing... Kid: "I have to imagine at least one shot came from Joe. So, where are the casings?" homura: hm.... *a few casings were found at the edge of the alley. the alley itself is only 15 feet deep* Kid: "That explains that...I doubt Joe was a bad shot, so how did the murderer survive those shots?" homura: perhaps they were quicker.... Kid: "But no bullets in the walls? Or on the ground? They wouldn't just disappear." homura: ...... Kid: "Something is odd here. I don't think we are contending with someone who is human." homura:...i was beginning to have that same thought. Kid: "Unfortunately, the list of entities that can survive bullets is too long to narrow...We will need additional evidence to determine what can do this." homura: if justin is awake, you could probably ask him. Kid: "Any update on Justin's recovery? Is he up for talking?" homura: i havent been updated as of yet. Kid: (nods) "I anticipate Stein will ask him questions when he wakes up." -where to now?- soul: ugh, im so bored! Maka: (drops another five books on the desk) "Then preoccupy yourself with these." soul: hmmm... *picks up a book* Maka: (passes notebook paper) "And take notes. I want a summary of what can beat a Death Scythe and overwhelm someone with a strong soul, especially one with strong soul perception." soul: *siiiiiigh* yes, _mom_ Maka: (glare) Black Star: (sitting atop a stack of books, thumbing through them) "Put this on the 'Maka will end up reading it' pile..." tsubaki: black*star! Black Star: "What?! I'm helping! I'm sorting books for whatever useless nonsense she wants!" tsubaki: 3....2....1.... Black Star: "Huh?" --CHOP!-- Black Star: (twitching on the floor) tsubaki: warned you. Maka: (frowns, looks at Soul) "And do you have any smart-ass comments?" soul: no ma'am... Maka: (smirks) "Good." (serious) "We have to do something, if not to bring Joe's killer to justice, then to help stop future ones." tsubaki: right. Black Star: --dead-- morerororororororo -elsewhere- marie:..... Stein: "Hey." marie:....hello... Stein: (sits beside her, keeping about one cushion seat distance between them) "Justin...has talked. But nothing coherent, or for very long." marie: *she sighs* at least its something... may i see him? Stein: (nods, stands to walk with her) justin: *sleeping* Stein: (behind Marie...tries to put a hand near her...then pulls back) marie:....poor thing... Stein: "...Yes." (looks over at the machines, tracking Justin's vitals) -seems he's in good condition- Stein: "..." ("When are you going to tell us what you saw, Justin?" justin: *he's shuffling in his sleep* Stein: "???" -after a few minutes, he wakes up screaming- Stein: "Justin!" (prepares a sedative) marie: *she hugs him, using her healing wavelength* Stein: ("That works, too...") -soon, justin finally calms down- Stein: "Justin? We are here for you, right now." justin: *panting* ha....h-hello stein.....marie..... *his voice seems slightly dry* Stein: (pours water into a cup, hands it to him) "Here." justin: *smiles weakly* thank you. *he takes a sip* Stein: "Justin, we are in the middle of an investigation. When you are ready, we need to debrief you." justin:.....*he nods* marie: how're you feeling? justin:..sore....but i'll manage.. Stein: "Okay. Do you want to take some time?" justin:....*nods* Stein: "Okay. I'll let you rest for a bit. Do you want me to bring anything? Or anyone? You have had many people who have wanted to say hi and wish you well." justin: just you two right now.... Stein: (nods) "Anything else you need? More water? Food? More sheets?" justin: some tea might help... Stein: "I'll brew it...Green tea? Chamomile?" justin: chamomile...please... Stein: (nods, pats a hand on Marie's shoulder as he leaves her and Justin alone) -later- marie: *walking with justin to the death room* are you sure about this? you still need rest though... justin: i know, but it's imperative i do this as soon as possible... --Stein is waiting in the Death Room, along with Lord Death— Maka: "Justin? Hi." justin: good evening everyone. lord death: how are you feeling? justin: better. Kid: "That's good to hear..." justin: yes, but there is something very important i need to tell you, you probably wont believe me, but what im saying is true. lord death: go on. justin: *inhales, then exhales* ......i know who's behind the murders. Maka: "..." Kid: "..." soul: what?! Stein: "Do we need to have a lockdown of the campus?" justin: yes, i saw them standing over joe's dead body when i arrived.....but here is the unbelievable part. lord death: lets hear him out first. go on justin. justin: the one behind the murders was...is a missing student.... Maka: "Who was it?" justin:.....it was mikan tsumiki..... soul:......*bursts out laughing* oh dude! you really had me going there! Kid: (eyebrow raised) Maka: (slaps the back of Soul's head) soul: oh come on, you guys cant possibly be buying this! this is tsumiki. tsu-mi-ki we're talking about! she couldn’t hurt an ant even if she wanted! justin: but im serious!! Kid: "I believe you, Justin. In light of how shocking these murders have been, and the fact that the culprit is something who has not been seen lately at the Academy, such an accusation makes sense. But how could someone like Tsumiki commit such murders?" justin: well..when i saw here, there was....someone else with her... *he seems tense* Stein: "Who?" justin:....*he inhales*.....the kishin asura. lord death: WHAT?! Stein: (tenses) Maka: "What?" Kid: "No..." soul: y-you gotta be shitting me, right? justin: i wish i was bluffing....but... i know what i saw... Kid: "Father? Can you sense the Kishin's presence?" lord death:..... i fear he has learned how to use soul protect somehow...damn! Stein: "And taking out someone with an advanced soul perception would be helpful..." (looks at Maka) Maka: (starts sweating) soul: *holds her hand* Kid: "How, then, do we proceed? Search for Tsumiki's soul wavelength? Search for her door to door?" lord death: for one thing, we update the board. then send an alert to all the other branches. Stein: "You think she's already out of Death City?" lord death: no one has seen her in a few days... considering what happened with-...*ahem* its most likely. Kid: "I agree with Father that we should alert other branches. But this is also someone who has been targeting so many here in Death City. This is not someone who is trying to avoid capture: they is someone killing many in our own home, to send some message. And I don't think they will stop with just Maka." Kid: (seizes, realizing the last six words he just said) "Um..." soul: *tenses up* spirit: *PROTECTIVLY HUGGING MAKA* nooooooo!!! Maka: -_-; "Get off of me before I crack your head open." spirit: my babyyyyy Q~Q --CRACK!-- Maka: "Great. Now I need a new copy of this book..." spirit: X~X Stein: "We will be putting certain students under increased security, then. And I think we will need to go through specific locations to confirm Tsumiki is not hiding somewhere in the city...or below it." lord death:..... Kid: "???" -later- soul:.... Maka: "You expect me to tolerate the equivalent of house arrest while some mass murderer is still out there?" spirit: dont think of it like that, think of it more as spending some quality time with your favorite papa~! Maka: "Good. Where is he?" spirit: Q-Q Kid: "Take this seriously, Maka. Until we know how on earth someone like Tsumiki could kill someone like Joe, it is irresponsible to rush into battle without a strategy." soul:........ Maka: "Then maybe someone here needs to hurry up and think of a strategy! Or are we just going to sit here and twiddle our thumbs?!" liz: that's what we're already doing. Patty: "Yeah, Little Miss Particular!" (she pinched Maka's cheek) "So just hold your horses!" Maka: "Ow!" liz: for now, we should try thinking about other things. like how about we play some gamecube? Kid: "...Not a bad idea, actually. Perhaps we should let Maka pick the game?" Maka: "How about 'I'm going to break Patty's face if she doesn't let go of my face right this minute'?!" Patty: (still tugging on her cheek) "I don't think we have that game..." soul: patti come on. Maka: (smacks Patty's hand away) Patty: "Oh! That's my favorite hand!" Kid: "Liz? Please, pick a game..." liz: *gets her some ice* soul: we got smash bros. Kid: "Very well, then. I'll play as Kirby." -later- Maka: "Smash! SMASH! SMASH!!!!" spirit: i dont know what im doing! Patty: "Dying! That's what!" (her Samus blasts Spirit off screen with a Smash Attack) tsubaki: anyone want anything to drink? Patty: "Red Bull!" soul: m-dew. Maka: "THE BLOOD OF MY ENEMIES!" (silence, blushes) "Um...Just water." liz: same. Black Star: "Liz wants to drink blood?" -WHAP- liz: water please. Black Star: (bruise on his head) "Okay! Jeez!" Kid: (inhales Liz's character) liz: !! Kid: (spits out the character, gaining their abilities) "Yay!" tsubaki: kid, what did you want to drink? Kid: "Just water!" (isn't looking at the screen...) soul: *knocks him off* owned. Kid: (gasps) "Fly! Fly little, Kirby! Fly--" Patty: "Nope!" (blasts Kirby off-screen) "Dead!" soul: rest in fucking pieces. spirit: language! Maka: (blasts Spirit again) Patty: "Burn, motherfucker, burn!" spirit: Q~Q Kid: (crying) "Kirby..." Maka: "Down to Soul, Patty, and me. Who's going to emerge victorious?" liz: *pats his back* Patty: (blasts at Soul) Kid: (grabs Liz, crying into her shoulder) soul: *blasted* ack! liz: !!! h-hey, calm down, its just a game. Kid: (still sobbing) "Kirby!" Maka: (slams down Patty) "Soul! Gang up on her!" Kid: (soaking Liz's shirt) liz: shhh, its ok, he's fine, ok? spirit: hey, whats wrong? Kid: (kept pointing at Kirby) "The symmetrical blob was defeated! And to be defeated by--by--BY A SAMUS WITH HER WEAPON ON ONLY ONE ARM!" Patty: (rolls her eyes) "Relax, he's fine. See? He's already back to worrying over symmtery!" Maka: "You should worry for yourself!" (delivers one last attack, knocking Samus off to death) Patty: (throws down controller) "Fuck!" tsubaki: *gives him his water* here you go.. Maka: "Just you and me now, Soul..." Kid: (sips) "Th-Thank you..." (then sees how wet is Liz's shirt) "Oh no..." soul: tch- yer on! liz: its ok kid, it'll dry. Maka: (swings Link's sword at Soul) soul: *gets hit* gah *tries to use falcon punch* Maka: (dodges--and delivers one bomb at Captain Falcon) soul: oh shi- *BOOM* *jawdrop* --AND THE WINNER IS...LINK!-- Maka: :D spirit: papa's so proud of you! Maka: "Thank you. And you...lasted longer than I thought you would." spirit: well, i am a death scythe for a reason. *bishonen sparkles* Patty: (looks around in confusion at the bishonen sparkles--then takes one in her hand, shrugs--and eats it) liz: h-how.. Kid: (sniffs from crying) "Don't--just...don't ask." liz:...*pats his back.* Black Star: "Tch. So you won in a video game. Big deal. In the real world, you'd go down like a sack of flour." Maka: -_- tsubaki: 3...2....1... Maka: "CHOP!" --The roof of the apartment building goes up and comes back down— ox: what was that? an earthquake? Harvar: (looks around) "Maybe?" liz: 0_0 Black Star: (pixlated due to graphic nature) Patty: (poking the pixels) liz: stop that! Maka: (checks her book) "I am going through so many books this week..." -later- Patty: (finishes scooping Black Star's remains with a broom and dustpan to reassemble him) tsubaki:..... Maka: (leans back on couch) "I am not looking forward to being locked in...Is it too late for you all? Do you have to get home before curfew? Or can you stay for a bit?" tsubaki: i think black*star and i can stay the night. liz: we have to be getting home. Black Star: (dazed) "I can feel my toes again." Kid: (nodded) "But if you need anything, call us." (looks to Soul) soul:...yeah... Maka: (nods) "Okay...Well, thanks for visiting." liz: no problem. kid's due for his nap anyway. Kid: (frowns) Patty: "Bye bye, Soul! Make sure Maka and Black Star don't do anything stupid!" soul: *nods* -at gallows manor- Kid: *yawns* "Guess I am rather tired..." liz: want some warm milk? Kid: (nods) Patty: "Me too, Sis!" liz: ok then. Kid: (lies back on couch, eyes closed) "What are we going to do..." Patty: (looking around the room) "I wonder where the staff is?" butler: good evening. Patty: "Oh, hey! How're you doin'?" butler: quite well. young master i brought you the daily crossword, and for miss patricia the child's activity page. Kid: *yawn* "Th-Thank you..." (takes the pen) Patty: "Goodie!" (takes the crayon) "You guys doin' okay, what with...everything happening in the city?" butler: we've been able to manage as best as we can. Kid: "..." Patty: (nods) "Thanks again." liz: ok, milk time. Patty: "Yeah! Activity page and milk! Thanks, Sis!" (sips on hers) Kid: *yawns* "Yes, thank you..." (taps pen on paper as he sips a little) liz: *she smiles and sits next to him* how're you holding up? Kid: (shakes his head) "Still bothered. But some things are becoming clearer." liz: hmm.... Kid: (drinks a bit more milk) "I'm too tired to even finish the crossword..." (tipping a bit to the side) liz: careful there. Kid: "...I better finish my drink and...go to...*yawn*...bed..." Patty: (finishes her drink) "Man, I still feel wide awake!" (leaps up) "I can stay up all ni--" (collapses, sleeping) -the next morning- Kid: (waking up) "No...N-No..." (sits up, breathing heavily) "Ugh...I'm covered in sweat..." liz: kid? you ok? Kid: (nods) "Bad dreams. How about you?" liz:....want to talk about it? Kid: "...Just...a lot of people I saw...scared...worried...running away from something." liz: then what? Kid: "...I saw people die." liz: kid..... Kid: "A lot of people we know...and have lost." liz:.....*listening* Kid: "...You...and Patty..." liz: !!! Kid: (puts hands over his face) "No. Not now. I can't talk about this now." liz:....you dont have to. right now, i'd suggest taking a shower and getting some breakfast... Kid: (nods) "Okay..." (gets out of bed, taking his robe with him) "I will see you downstairs in the kitchen in a moment." liz: ok. --After Kid's shower, he comes down to the kitchen-- Patty: (quietly eating, silent) liz: you ok? Patty: "Just...thinking." liz: about what? Patty: "It's been a long time since we had someone we know die..." liz:...yeah.... Patty: "...Sis? I'm scared." liz: *she sighs and hugs her* its going to be ok, i promise... Patty: (nods) "I know..." liz:....kid's starting to have night terrors again.. Patty: "...I can see that." -at school- stocking: hey kid. Kid: (small smile) "Hello. How are you?" stocking: been better... Kid: (nods) "Same." stocking: did you sleep ok? Kid: (shakes his head) "Nightmares." stocking: oh, kid... *she holds his hands* Kid: "...I'll sleep a lot better when we find this killer." stocking: yeah.... Kid: "What do you do when you feel like you can't find a solution?' stocking: well, i usually find help from others, usually my dad. Kid: "...I used to go to Joe." stocking: oh...maybe you can go to your dad? Kid: (nods) "I feel that Father...I mean, I worry he is distracted. It is hard to find time with him." stocking: ah... Kid: "I do think a conversation with him would help..." stocking: we'll go see him after class. Kid: (nods) "To class, then?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "What is our first class?" stocking: hmm, what day is it today? Kid: I believe its Wednesday. stocking: ah, *sigh* math again... Kid: (presses her hand gently) "Just keep at it. You'll be fine." stocking: yeah -after class- stocking: i think im doing better than i was. Kid: (smiles) "That's good. You'll be ready for this test soon." stocking: *groan* -lunch- Kid: (just putting his fork through the mashed potatoes...) liz: kid... Kid: "Sorry...Just thinking." liz:...*sighs* come on, you have to eat _something_ Kid: "...Yes." (puts some mashed potato in his mouth) stocking: why dont we go do something after school together? Kid: "What would you all be up for? A game? Shopping?" liz: how about karaoke? Patty: (perks up) "Yeeeeeeeeees..." Kid: "Um, sure." stocking: that sounds great~! Kid: "Let's meet after class, then?" stocking: sounds good. Kid: (takes more bites of food, eating a little more quickly) -after school, at the karaoke parlor- Patty: "Who's going first?" stocking: i'll go up first. *she chooses a cute pop song* Kid: (leans back in his seat, listening...) liz: she's pretty good. Kid: (sighs, smiles at Stocking) "She's great..." Patty: (humming along) -soon, she finishes- liz: not bad. Kid: (clapping enthusiastically) "You have a great voice! Divine!" stocking: aw, thanks. *she smiles* Patty: "Me next!" (takes the microphone) Kid: (pats a spot next to him for Stocking to sit) stocking: *she sits next to him* Patty: "And now, for some light, happy music!" [it was Barbie girl] liz: *claps* Kid: (claps, a little unnerved by that much pop...) Patty: (dramatic flip of hands and bow) "Thank you, Death City! Good night!" (tosses mic to Liz) liz: well, ok then. *ahem* *she sings good girl by carrie underwood* Kid: "...Wow." Patty: (smiling widely) stocking: neat. Kid: "She is rather good." stocking: she sure is. Kid: "..." (puts a hand along Stocking's) "Thanks for bringing me here." stocking: of course kid. Patty: "Woot! Go, Sis! Yay!" liz: *sigh* ok, your turn kid. Patty: (to Liz) "You need to encore after Kid!" Kid: "Um...what should I sing?" Kid: (flipping through...) "Hmm...Well, I don't like the 'samurai' part, but it is catchy..." (sings "Dancing Samurai"--with all the dance moves, too) liz: oh my gosh. Patty: o_O "This dancing and singing will be burned into my brain for all eternity." stocking: *she's checkin out the booty* uehuehue~ Patty: (notices Stocking, tilts her head) "Huh. Yeah, that is a good view..." liz: oh my god! Patty: "Come on--Kid has a fine-ass booty, Sis." liz: shhhh! Patty: "Pst, Stocking? Did that sound like a denial to you?" stocking: come on, let up you two. i was just having a bit of fun. Kid: (concludes his song, in a pose--then realizes what he's doing and blushes) "Um...H-How was I?" stocking: ....!!! oh! great! encore! *sweats* Patty: "...Booty-ful!" liz: OH MY GOD! Kid: "...Liz? You didn't like my performance?" liz: i was trying to listen, but stocking and patti distracted me by talking about your butt. stocking: L-LIZ!! *blushes* Kid: o\\\\o Patty: "...You have a butt as gorgeous as your singing, Kid! Encore! Woot!" stocking: ## *sigh* kid, can i talk to you, liz you go on up. -outside- stocking: *sigh* im really sorry about that kid, i got a glimpse and my perverted mind distracted me, then patti had to join in. i'm really sorry for doing that to you. Kid: o\\\\o "No, no problem...I mean, you find me attractive, and I don't consider that perverted--I mean, it's normal for people to find each other attractive. It's not like I don't think about your backside from time to time...and your legs...and arms...and--" (slaps his hand over his mouth) stocking:....................................................*NOSEBLEED* geh-....*cough cough* im good.... Kid: (holds up tissue) "Um...Stocking? I know you find me physically attractive...and you know I find you physically attractive too, yes?" stocking: y-yeah. Mutual physical attraction is one of the key things to make a relationship work, as is mutual understand and respect as well as mutual friendship and family-like bond. Kid: (smiles) "Well, we have mutual physical attraction, and I don't think that is going away any time soon...so I will focus on mutual understanding, mutual respect, and mutual familial bonds. Okay?" stocking: *she smiles* come on, i think liz is finishing up. Kid: "Okay." --Enters with Stocking-- liz: *phew* well, how did it go? stocking: it's all good. *she smiles* Kid: (smiles as well, resting a hand on Stocking's) "Yes." liz: ok, you wanna go now kid? Kid: (nods) "Yes..." Kid: (wiggles the mic) "Perhaps a duet, Stocking?" stocking: *blush* sure. --Kid and Stocking begin singing-- Patty: (puts her chin in her hands, her elbows on her knees, and sighs, content) liz: *no comment* Kid: (continues singing, looking at Stocking with a bright smile) -later- Patty: (applause) "Great singing, everyone." stocking: *she hugs kid and kisses him on both cheeks* Kid: (blushing) "You were excellent, Stocking." stocking: you werent so bad yourself~ Patty: "Any more singing?" (drinks her glass of juice) "Or is that enough singing for today?" liz: its gonna get dark soon, so... stocking: hey kid, could you spend the night, if its no trouble? Kid: "I would like that..." (looks back to Liz and Patty) "Would you mind if I stayed with Stocking tonight?) liz:...well, just be careful, ok? Patty: "Yeah. If you see someone who's giving you or Stocking trouble, bop 'em in the nose!" Kid: (small laugh) "Of course. You two be safe, as well. Text me when you get home." liz: of course.

-and so, later on- stocking: *laying on top of kid, panting* ahh...that felt good... Kid: "So does this, right now..." (kisses her neck once more) stocking: aah~ h-hey now... *she chuckles* Kid: "You like it--you know it..." (licks a little on her neck) stocking: oh, so you want a round two, eh? Kid: "I think so...Are you?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "Then let me warm you up...Where do you want my hands?" stocking: anywhere you need them... Kid: (puts a hand along her neck, as he kisses along her neck and above her breasts, his other hand along her lower back) stocking: ahhhh~ Kid: "Sing for me, Angel..." (he slides his hand down along her backside, massaging her right cheek) stocking: aaaaaah~! <3 Kid: "You have such a beautiful ass...You like my hand there?" stocking: yes~ Kid: "You want my fingers digging into your ass?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: (puts both hands on her cheeks, as her hot core rubs against him--and he digs his nails into her cheeks) stocking: *she moans as she rubs against him, still riding him* Kid: (continues to alternate massaging and digging into her backside, staring as her breasts sway) "You beautiful angel...God, Stocking, your breasts..." stocking: w-wait, you should put a fresh condom on first.. Kid: (nods, turns his head to take a new wrapped condom from the nightstand's box) "Help me?" stocking: *she helps him remove the old one and slip on the new one* Kid: (moans with pleasure) "Your fingers are so good..." stocking: yeah...ready? Kid: "...To enter you?" stocking: yeah... Kid: (smirks) "Not more foreplay..." (he brings his tongue to the tip of her nipple, licking lightly) stocking: ah~ unless you want to~ Kid: "I still need to harden a bit more..." (he guides her hand to his penis) "...and maybe you need a bit more..." (kisses along her breast to her armpit) stocking: ah~ *she strokes him slowly* Kid: (licks slowly along her armpit, letting his tongue's texture be felt there) stocking: k-kid~! that tickles~! Kid: "Maybe I think your laugh is enchanting..." (licks again, repeatedly and quickly) stocking: kyahaha~! Kid: (smirks) "I love that laugh...Tell me, where else are you ticklish?" stocking: why dont you try finding out~ Kid: "You tease..." (He seized her shoulders, flipping her onto her back) stocking: ah! *she blushes* Kid: (kisses her lips as his hand slides along her stomach, one finger stroking along her navel) stocking: mmn~ Kid: (his lips move off her lips to her left cheek. His fingers now brush along her abdomen, seeing whether she is ticklish there) stocking: *her hips raise slightly* aah~ Kid: (smirks) "So maybe there?" stocking: l-lower~ Kid: "Not yet...I want to hear you beg..." stocking: kid, please~ i want it~ Kid: (his fingers move slowly, agonizingly slow, from her navel downward...) "You feel so warm..." stocking: *she breaths heavily, sighing a bit* Kid: (slides one fingertip along her lips) "Do you know what I want?" stocking: w-what do you want~? Kid: "You..." (spreads her lower lips) "...against that wall..." stocking: o-ok... *she gets up and presses herself against the wall, slowly shaking her rear.* Kid: "Stocking...is this okay? Please, say no if you don't want to do this." stocking: its ok, i dont mind kid. *she smiles* if its you, then i'll be alright. Kid: (wraps his arms around her chest, burying his head against her back) "If it's you, then I am alright...I love you, Stocking." stocking: *she smiles and kisses his hand gently* Kid: (leads his hand down to her core, pressing his finger along her clitoris) "I am going to make you laugh, and howl, and scream, until you are shouting only my name, you hot, beautiful angel..." stocking: ahhhh~ *she shivers, blushing* Kid: "You feel so hot inside...Tell me..." (He eases his finger into her slowly) "What were thinking when you saw my butt? What did you want to do to me?") stocking: nngh~ i-i wanted to...*blush* s-smack that booty... Kid: "How hard?" stocking: enough to leave a mark... Kid: (He slides out his finger) "You'd have to do it symmetrically..." stocking: of course. Kid: (has slid the finger out of her) "You are burning up, Angel...How hard would you spank me?" (Light smack on her backside) "This hard?" stocking: ah~ Kid: "Maybe harder?" (Spanks her harder) stocking: ooh~! Kid: "Still no mark left on that gorgeous ass...Maybe you are just too perfect not to bruise..." (pulls back, spanking her even harder) stocking: AHHH~! Kid: "Did that hurt?" stocking: f-felt good~ Kid: "Good." (One last smack--that finally leaves a mark) stocking: ahh~!!<3 Kid: (rubs his hand along the mark) "Should I kiss it?" stocking: if you want to~ Kid: (gets on his knees, lightly kisses repeatedly along the bruise) stocking: ahhh~ Kid: (continues kissing...until he makes one long extended lick along her cheek) stocking: di-did you want to take me from behind? Kid: (smiles) "Yes.. I just wanted...a taste first..." (kneels lower and licks along her slit) stocking: ahhhAHHHHH~! Kid: "Should I have another taste? Or should I shove my hard cock into you?" stocking: if you want~ Kid: (kisses along her slit...While a finger moves at the top of the crack of her backside) stocking: ahh-ahhhhh~! Kid: (stands up...and spreads her cheeks a bit) "You do have an incredible booty yourself...When this is over, you can spank me as long as you want..." stocking: *she mewls lightly* Kid: (relaxes her cheeks, holds her hips and kisses along her back) "Ready to feel me in you?" stocking: ahhhh~ y-yes~ Kid: (gulps) "G-good..." (lets his fingers spread her lips, as he guides the top of his erect penis along her, rubbing her first) stocking: oohhh~ kiiiid~ Kid: "Say my name again..." (He slides the tip into her slowly) "I couldn't hear you..." stocking: kiiiiiid~! Kid: "Louder!" (He thrusts hard into her) stocking: KIIIID~!! Kid: (thrusts a bit more gently) "Good..." (slides a hand to her left breast, massaging her nipple) stocking: *she moans softly* Kid: (thrusts with a steady rhythm, as he starts to pinch her nipple) stocking: oooooh~ k-kiiiid~! Kid: "How did you get such perfect breasts? Those nipples..." stocking: nnngh~ *panting* k-kiiid you're so good at this~! Kid: "Because it's you...you still feel so hot, Love..." stocking: mmm~ Kid: (keeps thrusting, his hands moving up to both breasts, massaging them) stocking: oh god kid~ yes~ just like that~! Kid: "Heaven is being with you, my mouth pleasuring your nipples, you beautiful Angel .." (pinches her nipples) stocking: *she blushes and shivers, moaning to his touch* Kid: "Do you like your nipples being pinched?" stocking: yes~ Kid: "After you spank me, may I suck on your breasts?" (He slides his hands down to her hips) stocking: y-yes of course~ -jumpcut to after all this lewdness- Kid: (smiles) "Thank you...you exquisite beauty..." (digs his nails into her hips) "I'm going to make you cum so hard you won't be able to stand..." stocking: y-yes~