#im going to have a friendly chat to whoever dressed them

[crystallizsch]

HELP THEY'VE BEEN DONE DIRTY WITH THEIR SPRITES WHAT IS GOING ON

THEY REALLY BAITED US WITH THE CARD ART LMAO

Lux Couture Ace Jamil Azul and Vil full live2d models

[whorekneecentral]

i am hereby sending in a virgil van dijk request....

reader being a little brat: she insists on coming to fb practice with him which obviously takes hours and all she does is tease him from where she's sitting (on the bleachers of whatever idk). and obviously that shit kinda pisses him off ya know so when the two of them get home he like throws her over his shoulder (my man is hUGE OKAY and i live for a size kink hehe) and shows her her place 😫😫

feel like that's a very detailed request so sorry if it's too much. im sure whatever u write will be wonderful as always xoxo

- ney anon

I'm kissing you rn -- also even better if you're flirting (jokingly of course) with one of his teammates

"Oh come on," you grabbed your husband's hand, pulling his attention from his phone to you. "Let me come with you," you stood in front of him while he sat on the couch. "I promise I'll be good."

Virgil laughs, giving you a tug and pulling you closer to him. He lets go of your hand, his hand coming up to pinch your chin softly. "You've never good."

You fake a gasp, hand on your chest. "Soooo not true, your standards are just too high."

"Yeah okay," he smiles, "go on then, I'm leaving 10 and I'm not waiting."

You bite the inside of your cheek, knowing you've won for now. You give him a kiss on the cheek before heading to the bedroom to get dressed. Virgil had his work cut out for him; you never joined him unless you were up to something.

He shouts for you from the bottom of the staircase, telling you he was leaving and you come down a moment later, your little black leggings and his shirt hanging off your shoulders. The two head out for the day and the moment you arrive, you're welcomed by the guys and they all want to show you around because Virgil never brings you around unless they're having a home game.

Virgil, of course, lets you go off with whoever you pleased, telling you he'll see you during practice. You and Ox end up walking around for a bit, he made you laugh so hard your stomach was hurting.

Eventually, he had to join the guys for practice and you sat on the bleachers, watching as they ran through the first couple of drills. Virgil smiles at you when he sees you and you blow him a kiss.

You were there for a while, your attention on your phone before you feel someone nudge your knee. You look up and see Trent sitting in front of you, turned to face you.

"Hey," you smile. "Boring isn't it?" He asks and you shrug, "I don't mind it, you guys are good."

"Still boring," he says and makes you laugh. Your smile isn't something your husband missed. His eyes fixed on you and Trent, his teammate's hand touching your leg, friendly of course, you and Trent were nothing more than friends but Virgil didn't see it that way.

"Trent!" He shouts from the field, "we're practicing, not chatting. Sub in for me." He tells him, walking over to you two. Trent gives Virgil a look but gets up nonetheless, he says bye to you and walks off before Virgil gets over there.

Your husband grabs your hand, pulling you up and you follow him down to the tunnel. He picks you up, letting you hang over his shoulders and you were confused.

"Virg! Put me down!" You smack his back but he doesn't, instead he keeps walking until he gets to the locker room which was empty aside from the two of you.

Finally the man puts you down and you look at him. "What the hell was that?"

Virgil holds your jaw between his thumb and index finger, "you're mine."

It clicks why he's dragged you off, "oh." You giggled, "are you jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous?"

"Why would you drag me off?"

He rolls his eyes, pulling you against him. He leans down and kisses you, eventually the two of you shift around until he's sitting down and you're on his lap, straddling him.

"How much time do we have before practice is over?" You ask, kissing down his neck. Virgil pulls you back a bit, "we're not fucking in the locker room."

You roll your eyes, "you're so boring, maybe I'll ask Trent." You get off his lap and he grabs your hand and pulls you back, "hurry up then.

He's got you on his lap again, your leggings tossed on the floor, his shorts pulled down just enough and your hands on his shoulders, balancing yourself as you sink down onto him.

"God," you sigh, your forehead resting on his shoulder.

"Not exactly." He smiles, pulling you up for a kiss.

[cryptenby]

an abundance of green

so i’ve been watching critical role over quarantine and apparently it’s impossible for me to half ass anything so i’m obsessed, and obviously my love of rarepairs has gone nowhere, so im basically contractually obligated to write about Fjord and Caduceus. this has no plot, is completely indulgent and i really hope that whoever reads it enjoys it anyway lmao it’s also on ao3!!

They’re at the Xhorhaus at Caduceus’s own insistence. He told everyone he wanted to check on the tree and their makeshift temple, and Caduceus never asks for anything so the Mighty Nein is packing up before he’s finished the question. It almost makes him feel a little guilty, considering he really just wants to get his hands on Caleb and Essek. They need a good pot of tea and a solid talking to. Realistically, he thinks he could have just said that but Caleb is skittish about matters of the heart, especially when he didn’t initiate them on his own.

Beau knows though. She corners him before they leave, out of earshot of most everyone. “Duce. This about Essek?”

He laughs a little to himself, an airy thing. “Kind of. I would like to check on him, I'm hoping he’ll come see us. Or let us see him.”

“I don’t trust him.”

“You probably shouldn’t,” Caduceus grins.

“How is it possible that I know that you mean that but I still feel a little guilty?” she says, a little sheepish as Caduceus laughs. “How can you trust him so easily?”

“I have faith that you guys will ask the right questions. If he doesn’t care for us, or have our best interests at heart, I’m very confident the more suspicious of us will be on top of it. But I trust Mr. Caleb, and he didn't condemn him,” Caduceus says with a shrug. “Neither will I.”

Beau just looks at him for a moment before sniffing harshly and blowing out a loud breath. “Fucking fine. I won’t tear him a new one but don’t think I didn’t notice that you gave me permission to pull every possible piece of information out of him.”

“Of course,” Caduceus says, barely containing his smile. “I know who you are, Ms. Beau, and I expect you to be yourself.”

Beau blushes, for some reason, and clears her throat. “Right. Thanks, Duce.”

He gives a mock, half salute that he’s seen her give to their captain, and it makes her laugh before she strolls off. It doesn’t take them much longer before they’re off, Caleb finishing off the teleportation circle with a dramatic flourish that makes Jester giggle, the whole point of it, Caduceus is sure.

The familiar trek to the Xhorhaus seems to take no time at all, the tree he’s grown so fond of twinkling with a soft light the closer they get, a beacon, of sorts, welcoming them home. He’s a little surprised by how much he loves their place here; he’s not like the rest of the Nein, he already has a place that he considers home, so the new one was not so significant for him as for the others. In fact, it took him a while to even accept the place as theirs and not expect some ulterior motives to come to light. The feelings were unfamiliar territory for him at the time, suspicion and a lack of appreciation for a gift so grand, and the planting of the tree was a way for him to apologize and make peace in the space. It definitely seemed to work, if the happy flutter in his heart at the sound of the chimes when they enter is anything to go by.

Everyone goes to their respective rooms to store their things, chatting genially before they go their separate ways.

Everyone other than Fjord. 

He does a loop around the common room, getting familiar again with his steps before he centers himself in the room, inhaling, and mumbling something under his breath with the exhale. The gentle reverb that follows confirms what Caduceus assumed he would do; the blade glows blue and Fjord glows with it, his See Invisibility spell activated.

The bunch in his muscles draw his attention first as he holds the greatsword aloft, inhaling again and opening his eyes on the exhale, their blue glow matching the runes on his blade. They highlight the depth of his cheekbones and strength of his jaw, his already handsome features softly accentuated. Fjord starts to walk the room with a more keen gaze, his steps strong and sure in a way Caduceus has only noticed since he accepted their Mother’s grace. He decides to turn tail and head up the stairs before Fjord has a chance to ask questions about his lingering that he isn’t prepared to answer.

The smell of dirt greets him as he ascends the stairs and he takes a deep breath, entering the roof with a grin. Everything is as he left it, the twinkling lights from their tree painting the room a soft yellow with their glow. Every bit of life to be seen seems to reach toward him as he enters and he greets them brightly, apologizing for being gone so long and asking each that he passes how they’re getting along.

A breeze warms him a little while later and it carries a friendly warning as it leaves him, explained when he hears the footsteps of someone approaching.

Too large to be Veth or Jester, too loud to be Beau or Yasha, too heavy to be Caleb, leaving only—

Fjord knocks gently twice before he lifts the hatch.

“Hey, Ducey,” he says with a smile. “Can I come up?”

“You know you’re always welcome, Mr. Fjord.”

Caduceus turns to greet him happily and sees some of the plants turn towards Fjord in his peripheral; he chuckles a bit at Fjord’s look of awe that he catches at a glance and shuffles over to grab the kettle and start a pot of tea. He turns back to ask Fjord if he wants any and stops, blinking slowly.

Fjord is saying something but Caduceus is barely paying attention, distracted as he is by the fitted, soft linen Fjord is adorned in. It’s not as though he’s never seen him in underclothes before, they’ve shared a space too many times for that to be the case, but those clothes all bore the wear and tear of the life the half-orc led, and politeness ensured Caduceus never let his eyes linger too long, for obvious and other reasons.

Never before had Caduceus seen Fjord looking so dressed down, so comfortable, cozy, safe. It fills him up inside, butterflies with wings stronger than any he’d encountered in Melora’s fields fighting for purchase in his belly. He wants to touch him: his face to memorize the laugh lines there, his chest to feel the steady beat of his heart, his back to guard it and ensure no one ever catches him unaware again.

He wants to protect him. He wants to tell him. He wants to keep looking and never say anything else ever again.

And that’s. Well, it’s weird.

Caduceus Clay, infatuated? Enamored? With one of his own party? How could it have happened without his notice?

“Uh, Caduceus?” Fjord calls, and he sounds closer than before.

Caduceus blinks slowly and looks down at his concerned friend now standing close enough to touch, and he takes advantage, grabbing him around the elbow, his dark green skin and black claws clashing prettily with Caduceus’s pale sleeves and light grey fur.

“Alright?” Fjord asks, sounding a little more concerned this time.

Caduceus blinks at him and clears his throat around a little white lie. “Yes, sorry. Sometimes I fall deep into my conversations with the Wildmother. Um, tea?”

Fjord looks closely at him before nodding and releasing him, and Caduceus takes the first chance to hide his face, cheeks blushing with his new revelation as he walks over to the little fire pit he’d dug out just for the kettle. He can hear Fjord walking closer, slowly, probably taking in the roof like he does every time he’s here, even though he’s seen it many times over. It’s endearing, and those butterflies from before seem to have made themselves at home in his belly, fluttering madly. He takes a couple deep breaths that don’t help at all and curses his luck.

“Man, I never get tired of that,” Fjord says, having finally made his way over and sitting down close by.

Caduceus looks at his smile and thinks, yeah, me either. 

“It never really gets old.” He says instead. “Is that what you came up for? Not that I ever mind, just curious.”

“Oh, no, I wanted to thank you actually.” Fjord says. He’s looking at Caduceus with such earnest sincerity that Caduceus’s heart swoops in his chest. “I’m loath to admit it but I think I needed a break and I know I would never have bothered to ask, even once I figured out I needed it.

I know you don’t do it on purpose, but just having you around makes everything easier, better. And I feel like we don’t tell you that enough, or tell you thank you often enough. So, thank you.”

Fjord squeezes his hand, smiling softly at him, his lips finally used to the tusks that are growing in proud and strong. Caduceus grips him back and hopes that the answering squeeze and tears in his eyes are enough to express his gratitude.

“And also. I’m not around all the time obviously, so forgive me if I’m wrong, but you’ve never really talked about, you know, anything, really. You’ve gone through some pretty fucked shit like the rest of us and you deserve the care you keep trying to give everyone else. So, if you ever need to talk to anyone,” Fjord says softly, cupping one of Caduceus’s hands in both of his and smiling a self-deprecating grin. “I’m here. I’m a mess, but I’m a good listener.”

“Okay,” Caduceus says, around the lump in his throat. “Thank you, Mr. Fjord.”

“Okay,” Fjord says back, cheeky grin turning into a relieved smile. “Thank you, Mr. Clay.”

Caduceus nods and looks at him for longer than strictly necessary, and it doesn't escape his notice that Fjord lets him, stealing in some glances of his own. Caduceus’s heart swoops again and he finds himself wishing he could ask Melora for a bit of guidance, knowing her answer would be vague and leave him feeling more confused than ever. The frustration barely has time to take hold before he feels a warm breeze like fingers caressing his cheek and Fjord must soon follow, if his gentle chuckle is anything to go by.

He feels selfish for his frustration, fleeting as it was.

He looks at Fjord, and he wants.

He takes a deep breath.

He makes tea.

[fatrainbowmermaidunicorn]

Kindred Spirit (Taehyung X You) (ONESHOT)

A/N: The full version of the Taehyung fanfic, but I changed it a little from the preview I posted. Hope its okay 😘 also, im not sure whats an "er of their marriage" means exactly? But i take it their life after marriage? Ill make an epilogue of that soon! 😘

"Ive been an idol for years Y/N and you have never once come to see me perform? Dont you know people would die for all the free passes and tickets I left for you?!" Her bestfriend grumbles, hands crossed over his chest, his pout over an inch long.

Y/N laughs.

"Thats why I said you should give it to someone else thats actually have time to go watch you,"

"But you are my best friend. BESTFRIEND Y/N. How is is possible you never once saw me perform? And you dont even know any of my bandmates? How is that possible??" Yoongi keeps on grumbling in disbelief.

"Well.. Min Yoongi. I can give you an answer. Because I'm busy with real life okay. You know my appa wants me to take over soon. You know I dont do it on purpose right?" Y/N pouts, hoping if shes cute enough, or looks guilty enough Yoongi would actually forgive her.

"Nope. Your puppy face wont cut it this time,"

Damn.

"You are coming. And if I dont see you cheering your ass off tomorrow night, front row, our friendship is over. Over I say!"

And thats is why Y/N is running and pushing through the excited crowd of boys and girls in the stadium, trying to find her section. She made it! She almost didnt, but almost didnt matter. Shes here now. All dressed in her work clothes, with what is supposed to be called an Army Bomb in her hand,  something that her secretary shoved in her bag earlier, saying its a must have for an Army. She dont even know what an Army is!

As the show starts, Y/N jumps to the music, smiling proudly everytime Yoongi make an appearance. She has heard him rapped before, but she never seen him this charismatic. Its as if the man on stage is not even the dorky Yoongi she has known for years. And his band members... wow. All so talented, all so good looking.

As the concert ended, Y/N makes her way backstage, flashing the pass Yoongi gave her and make her way through series of dressing room, trying to find the one where the boys are in.

"Must be this one," she followed the door that has the most sound and lights to find the boys chatting, congratulating each other. "Uh, Yoongi?" Y/N calls out softly, feeling awkward. Is she even supposed to be here?

"Oh you are here. God, cant believe you actually made it!" Yoongi rushed over and gave her a tight hug. "Wait, I'll introduce you to the others, but I need to change my pants first. Wait here, dont move!" Before she could say anything, Yoongi has already ran off.

"Uh.. okay. Ill stay here I guess," she moved herself timidly to a corner and stands awkwardly, hoping no one would notice her. But wishes dont always come true.

"Hey, uh..." a guy, a very handsome guy, who Y/N recognizes as one of Yoongi's band members, but cant be sure who, approached her.

"Uh.. yes? A-am I not supposed to be here? Im sorry. Im just waiting for Y-"

"Oh, no. I just want to ask you. Wheres the bathroom?"

"Huh?" Y/N looks at the guy curiously. Is he for real? He had a three day back to back concert here and today is the third day. And he doesnt know where the bathroom is? And he is asking... her? Y/N laughs before answering. So weird.

"Uh.. I-"

Smack.

"You know very well where the bathroom is you idiot. What are you talking about?" Yoongi who just came back smacked the guy's head.

"Ouchhh, hyunggg," he pouted, rubbing his head.

"Serves you right. Thats the worse and most cringy pick up line ever!"

"Hyunggggg, shut upppp," the guy eyed Y/N shyly and glares at his hyung and turn his attention back on her. "S-sorry. I just wanted to talk to you but I dont want to scare you off," he grins sheepishly.

"Oh, its okay. Im not a stalker. I'm here because Yoongs invited me. I'm Y/N," she hands out her hand for a handshake. "And no, I dont know where the bathroom is," she giggles.

Yoongi rolls his eye and smacks his forehead at the lame attempt of flirting the younger man is doing.

"Hi Y/N. I'm Taehyung," he grips her hand and shakes it. "Kim Taehyung. And I'm the guy you will be having coffee with tonight," he grins.

/////

"Okay, so do you have a boyfriend?"

"No appa, I dont," Y/N sighs, frustrated.

"Then uh.... do you not like men? I mean, Im okay with that sweetheart, as long as you are happy..."

Y/N smile a little. Her appa is the most adorable man ever existed.

"Appa, no!" She giggles.

"Okay, okay. Im just asking. You know I will support you always princess," her appa smile and she can see a small sigh of relieve. "Then what is it sweetheart? Why are you so against this marriage with Hyun Dae?"

"Well, for one, I think arranged marriage is so old school appa," she pouts. "We are not living in the 60s or 20s or whatever year you and eomma are from,"

"How old do you think we are? The 20s?!" Her appa laughs. "Arranged marriage is not so bad you know,"

"Its not bad at all. I actually found the love of my life," her eomma gets up from the couch and link arms with her husband. "Although he is quite annoying at first," she laughs. Y/N's appa leans and kiss the top of her mothers head.

"Its the best decision ever," he smiles.

Y/N roll her eyes. It is well known between their family, friends and community that her parents are as in love as ever. They were from two wealthy family, arranged to be married, and lucky for them, they were each other soulmates.

"Appa, eomma, just because you two are lucky doesnt mean everyone is,"

"But sweetheart, Hyun Dae is everything a man can be. Hes very kind, smart, hes taking over his appa's business, he loves animals, arts, kids. Everything that you like. And plus, you two are quite close too. Why are you so against it?"

Y/N sighs.

"I dont know. Maybe a little part of me wants that traditional love story you know? To fall madly in love with someone and then get married?" She sighs and lays her head on her elbow. Her parents look at each other before her eomma approached her slowly, stroking her hair slowly.

"Sweetheart... are you in love with someone?"

"Well..." Y/N scratched her neck, avoiding their intrusive eyes. Her lips immediately curl into a small smile as an image immediately pops inside her head. Boxy smile, deep voice, always happy, positive outlook on everything. The one guy who made her deeply fall in love.

"Oh my dear, who is it? Why didnt you tell us?" Her eomma smile widely, clapping her hand in excitement.

"Well.. its uh.. because I dont know if he feels the same way..."

"Have you told him yet? Whoever this lucky person is?" Her appa take a step closer to her, smiling. His princess' happiness is everything to him.

"N-no. Not yet. I dont know. Should I?"

"You should sweetheart. Or how else would he know? And he most definitely feels the same way,"

"Do you think so appa?"

"I know so," he smiles. "Who in the world wouldnt fall in love with you sweetheart?"

Y/N smiles. Her parents are the best.

"Then I'll tell him. I'll tell him tomorrow,"

/////

"I like you Taehyung,"

A few moments past without either one saying anything. The air that pricks her skins feels colder. But nothing is colder that Taehyung's stare that is emotionless in front of her right now.

"Uh.. what? I heard you wrong I think," he laughs awkwardly.

"I... like you Taehyung,"

"Well, I like you too. Of course. You are one of my closest friends," Taehyung smiles. Y/N feels her heart suffocating but still puts on a brave face. Maybe he dont understand what she meant. Taehyung can be oblivious sometimes.

"I like you Taehyung," Y/N says it much clearer this time. "I.. love you. I love you Kim Taehyung. Like for real,"

"Listen..," he sighs after a few moment of silence. "I'm really flattered that you uh.. have feelings for me. And I know we have developed some degree of friendship, but... you thats what you are... just a friend," he looks at her with his deep gaze. "Yoongi's hyung friend to be exact,"

"Yoongi's friend?" Y/N looks at him, eyes filled with confusion. "After all this time. Is that all I am to you Tae? Your hyung's friend?"

"You know what I mean Y/N. You know how we met-"

"Yeah, I know how we met Tae.. but I though after all these time and moments we had..."

"That I would think of you as more? That I would fall in love with you?" Taehyung sighs. "I'm sorry if you felt like I lead you on. Thats just me. I'm just friendly. Im this way with everyone. But come on Y/N. Look at the facts. How can I be with you? I'm a worldstar, and you are well... you,"

Y/N felt like Taehyung just stabbed hee heart a million times. What does he mean that shes just.. her? Whats so wrong about being her?

"I enjoy our friendship, our interaction Y/N, but no more than that. And I am sorry to say that I am in a relationship. We havent gone public yet, but we are planning to, by this week,"

"I-in a relationship? With who Tae? A-and you didnt even bother to tell me? After all the time we spent together?" Y/N feels like screaming, but she knows she has no right to do so. All she can do is hold in her tears that can easily burst at any time.

"I think you know her," he smiles. Oblivious to the pain that Y/N is feeling.  "Oraia. The new idol,"

"Oraia?" Oh Y/N knows the girl perfectly well. Pretty, fashionable, great at singing, dancing. Any guy would kill to have her. Including Taehyung it seems.

"I-I have to know Tae. W-why her? H-how?" Y/N managed to choked out her question.

"Oraia is the perfect girl for me," Taehyung smile at the thoughts of her, proving how in love he is, making Y/N's heart breaks even more. "An idol, beautiful, talented, shes basically the female version of me. So I'm sorry, but you..." Taehyung stops, trying to find the right word to describe what hes saying. "You and me Y/N... we are just worlds apart,"

"You are not a worldstar when I met you. You are not that like this when I met you," Y/N said softly, holding in tears. "We are not that much different from each other Tae,"

Taehyung gave a sad smile, no, a pity smile, before standing up, ready to leave.

"You can think whatever you want Y/N. But if you ever think we can be together..." he sighs and looks at her and gave her another pity smile. "If only things were different. In another world, maybe we would have been together.Goodbye Y/N,"

/////

Y/N closes her eyes, tears rolling down both her cheeks, already mixed together with the pouring rain as she walks home. Maybe the rain will wash away her feelings for Taehyung. Her stupid feelings for Taehyung. Different world? Taehyung's world is what she wanted to avoid her whole life. Glitz, glamour, fame, riches... Y/N cries out as loud as her heart wanted, thankful no one can hear her in the heavy rain. Shes just not enough for him. Thats the real reason. And she will never be for Kim Taehyung.

Days passed and Y/N has been locked up in her room ever since that disasterous day. Her parents have given up trying to find out what happen and finally left her alone.

And this week is finally the week Y/N dread the most. All the entertainment news, magazines, gossip websites are buzzing with the announcement that has just been made all week.

Y/N looks at the glossy pictures of the scattered tabloids in front of her again. The intimate pictures getting blurry as her eyes gets wetter. Taehyung's voice replayed in her brain like a broken record.

"That I would think of you as more? That I would fall in love with you?" Taehyung sighs. "I'm sorry if you felt like I lead you on. Thats just me. I'm just friendly. Im this way with everyone. But come on Y/N. Look at the facts. How can I be with you? I'm a worldstar, and you are well... you,"

"An idol, beautiful, talented, shes basically the female version of me. So I'm sorry, but you..." Taehyung stops, trying to find the right word to describe what hes saying. "You and me Y/N... we are just worlds apart,"

With a deep breath, she crumples the pages that reflects the beautiful relationship that is Taehyung and Oraia, wipe her eyes and walked downstairs to where her parents are drinking tea, enjoying their evening in their luxurious lounge.

"Oh Y/N. You are finally out. How are you feeling honey? Want to join us sweetheart?" Her mother looked up from the magazine shes reading and smile, her father the same, offering her a seat besides them.

"N-no. Thanks though. And I feel better," she gave a small smile. "Eomma, appa, I have something to tell you guys," she said, heart beating fast.

"What is it honey?"

"Appa, eomma, I have thought it through. I agree to your proposal. I agree with the arranged marriage to Hyun Dae,"

Her parents looks at each other, surprised.

"Sweetheart, are you sure? You dont have to rush into this. You should take your time and think i-"

"No appa. I am sure this time," she gave a smile, hoping it would convince them. "I want to marry Hyun Dae. I think he and I will make a very happy marriage,"

"W-well.." her eomma looks unsure. "Okay.. then,"

"If you are sure sweetheart. Then we will start setting it up," her appa stood up and hugs her. "Just know that we both love you so much and want nothing but your happiness,"

Y/N nods slowly, tears brimming in her eyes, softly she whispers,

"Me too appa, me too..,"

/////

Tupp. Tupp.

Y/N looks over the sliding door that opens up to her huge balcony. What is that sound? Panicking, she grab the first thing she can reach, a hairbrush, and walk slowly to the glass sliding door.

Tupp. Tupp.

The sound continue. Taking a deep breath she bravely slides open the door.

"Ouchhh," she rubs her head. "What the hell?" She looks around to find what hit her. "A pebble?"

"Oh no, did I hit you?" A voice called out. Y/N looks over the balcony.

"Hyun Dae? What are you doing here? Its 2am!"

"I, uh.. I want to talk to you," he grins.

"Theres this thing call a telephone you know? Or a front door? Havent use one of those?" She glares and Hyun Dae laughs.

"Sorry. I just thought this Romeo and Juliet shit is romantic you know?" He laughs and Y/N rolls her eyes. "Can you come down? Lets take a walk in your garden,"

"Come down from here? Like Rapunzel?!"

Hyun Dae laughs. "Oh my god, how are you so adorable? Of course not! Use the front door silly,"

Y/N giggles. "Okay. Be right there,"

A few minutes later, they were strolling in Y/N's family flower garden, inhaling the fresh night air.

"So? What is it you want to talk about that cant wait until daylight?"

"Well," Hyun Dae stop walking and pull her hand, sitting her down on the stone bench. "I just want to do it properly and formally," he smiles and kneels down in front of her, holding her hand.

Y/N looks at him, both nervous and confused.

"Y/N, you dont know how truly happy, grateful, excited, speechless, ecstatic I am that you agreed to marry me. I have been in love with you since forever," he smiles and blush slightly. "And I know this is just an arranged marriage to you, and you dont love me. But right here, right now, I promise you, that I will make you the happiest girl alive, that I will love you despite everything and anything, and everything you wish for princess, is my command,"

Y/N feels her heart beats faster.

"L/N Y/N, will you marry me and make me the luckiest man ever lived?"

Without a doubt, without a single second of hesitation, she nodded.

"Yes, yes, definitely yes,"

/////

"You look distracted. Whats wrong?" Yoongi glance at Taehyung whos just staring blankly at his mirror as they are changing and cleaning up their makeup.

"Uh... nothing hyung," Taehyung quickly pretends to clean up his things.

"Its not nothing. You have been distracted for a few weeks now. I didnt want to say anything because I thought you would snap out of it but its just getting worse,"

"Its really nothing hyung!" Taehyung snaps and plop down on his chair, sighing. Yoongi shrugs and decide to give him some space. "Err.. hyung?"

"Yeah?"

"Why..uh... why doesnt Y/N come over to our shows anymore?" Taehyung finally open up his mouth to ask. Since that first time they met, she has always been around, cheering for them, right at the front row. But after her confession, he didnt see her anymore. Yeah, he felt bad about what he said and he tried calling, texting, video calling.. but nothing. Shes totally ignoring him. He wanted to meet her at her house, or her work place, until he realized he didnt know where to go. In fact, he didnt know anything about her. All the time they hung out, he only always talk about him. His life, his problems. Him. As if its that interesting. He sighs again.

Yoongi side eyed him.

"Is that what disturbing you? Y/N?"

"N-no. Im just curious,"

"Oh, okay then. Then the answer is, I dont want to tell you," Yoongi picks up his stuff and walk off.

Of course. Of course his hyung knows. Yoongi and Y/N are best friends afterall. Taehyung sighs. Well, maybe he deserves this. But still... he doesnt want to admit it to anybody, even himself, but deep down, he miss her. Really miss her.

/////

"Okay guys, lets go. We need to get ready," Namjoom clap his hands as a way to make his members make their way to the dressing room. Its awards season finally, and they need to get ready for their stage. Taehyung makes his way with his hyung to the back of the stage, wishing for all this to be over soon. He really wants to just rest his head.

As he was putting on the final touches he turns to the door and saw Y/N standing there, all dressed in a beautiful gown, fit for an award show. His first thought is, wow, and the second is that his eyes are playing tricks on him. But as Y/N makes her way inside and hugs Yoongi, he knows this is  reality. Taehyung smiles. He cant help it. Did Yoongi told her about what he said a few days back and now shes here to see him?

Taehyung walks over the moment he gets the chance to get her alone.

"Hey," Taehyung smiles.

"Um.. hey," Y/N smiles awkwardly.

"So, why are you here? You miss me or something? Or are you stalking me?" He laughs.

"No, I'm actually h-"

"Hey baby, there you are. The crew said you went in first," A handsome guy, and obviously a chaebol makes his way to them, giving Y/N a kiss on the cheek and hugging her waist.

"Hi babe," she smiles. "Yeah, I went in to see Yoongi. Its time you meet my mysterious bestie,"

Taehyung was silenced, eyeing the man up and down. Baby? Cheek kissing? Waist hugging? Who is this guy?

"Oh is this Yoongi?" He smiles and held out a hand. Taehyung took it reluctantly.

"Oh no no. This is Kim Taehyung. Hes uh... Yoongi's band member,"

Yoongi's band member? Thats all he is??

"Oh okay. Hi, I'm Hyun Dae," he smiles and shakes Taehyung's hand before hugging Y/N's waist again. Taehyung felt like pulling off his arm, and he dont know why he felt that way.

"Lets go meet Yoongi," Y/N smiles and bows to him and move over to Yoongi, leaving Taehyung still staring at them. Once Yoongi and Hyun Dae are caught up in a conversation, Taehyung immediatly grab Y/N by the elbow and drag her to the side.

"Ouchh. What the hell Tae?!"

"Are you seriously this petty?" Taehyung scoffs.

"Petty?? What are you even talking about?"

"Fine, I rejected you. So now you are bringing this... this... stuck up someone here for what? To show me that you have moved on? To make me jealous?" Taehyung scoffs again. "As if,"

"What?!" Y/N looks at him in disbelief. "God Taehyung, you are so full of yourself! Hes not stuck up! And I'm not here for you!"

"Yeah right," Taehyung smile sarcastically. "So, hyung told you I asked and the next show you brought a man over? Please Y/N, have some pride,"

"What are you even talking about? Yoongs never talked about you. At all! Im here becaus-"

"Oh Taehyung, you have already met," his manager interrupted the conversation and bows to Y/N as Hyun Dae join her side. "Okay guys, gather round. I think all of you must already know about The Empire. As you know, their company owns and organized all show events in Korea and is one of the biggest in the music industry, among others. The president cant make it, so his daughter is here instead. And she and her fiancee just wants to meet all the artists her tonight to express their gratitude,"

Y/N and Hyun Dae bows and smiles to everyone as Taehyung stands frozen in place, the only thing he can hear is 'fiance'. Y/N is... engaged?

And... shes an heir?

"You and me Y/N... we are just worlds apart,"

Yeah, they are worlds apart. He was right. But the truth is, Taehyung is the one whos way beneath her.

/////

"Lets go, lets go peopleeee," Namjoon clapped his hands a sign for them to get moving. Taehyung and the rest of the members climbed up their black van, still yawning from having to wake up early in the morning. They are off to another country for a month for their variety show shoot. A special content, the management said. Something to do with their new sponsors. Taehyung never really pay attention to all the boring details, all he knows is, he will do what he is asked to do, no question asked.

But as they land and making their way out from their private plane, Taehyung, still half asleep, need to take a double take when he saw Y/N and her fiance at the arrivals, standing atound with the crew, their luggage all around them.

"H-hyung?" He nervously tapped Yoongi's shoulder.

"What?" Yoongi grumbled, still cranky from being awaken from his beauty sleep on the plane.

"Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is that uh... Y/N?" Taehyung really wished he has gone crazy. Thats he is seeing things. That Yoongi will look at him funny and tell him theres no Y/N. And Yoongi did look at him funny, but his answer is totally not what hes expecting.

"Dont you know? Her father's company is our new sponsor for the show and they are here to monitor the shoot,"

Taehyung stopped in his tracks. He dont know why the news startled him. It shouldnt be affecting him at all. Right? Even he dont understand what he is feeling as he looked over to Y/N and Hyun Dae smiling at each other. Anger? Sadness? Happy? He cant be sure. But one thing he knows for sure, its going to be one hell of a month.

/////

"So... you arent going to tell me that you are engaged?" Taehyung jogged lightly, to catch up with Y/N whom he saw is taking a morning walk from his hotel roon window. They have free schedule for the first day and what luck, the first thing he saw this morning is Y/N, alone. Without that stupid chaebol.

"Oh, uh hi Taehyung," Y/N, startled at his presence, give a small smile and a polite bow.

"Hi Y/N," he smile. Honestly, he missed her. Well, they were pretty close before. As friends. Yes, of course as friends and nothing more! Taehyung reminded himself. "But seriously, you are never going to tell me you are engaged?"

"Do I have to?" Y/N raised an eyebrow. "I mean, I'm not even sure if I'm your friend or yoongis friend or whatever, you know? And I dont think you be interested to know anyway," she picked up her pace but Taehyung managed to catch up.

"What do you mean?! Of course I wanna know! And of course we are friends! And you didnt think to tell me that you father own half of Korea's music industry?" He chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.

"Well, you never ask. And I'm not one to go around telling people my family history Tae," she shrugged. "Afterall, why would a worldstar want to know about someone who is from a different world than him, right?"

Okay, he deserved that.

"Okay, Y/N, look," he pull her hand, stopping her from walking. "I am sorry about what I said that day. I dont know what I was thinking. I was startled by your confession. To be honest, the months I spent without seeing you at all, well... I missed you. I miss you, okay?"

Y/N sighed. Why is he doing this to her? Her heart is still recovering. Still trying to erased every love she felt for him.

"We are going to spend a whole month working together. Stuck in a small island. Why dont we be friends again? Hmm?" He made his famous puppy eyes, blinking his eyes rapidly, lips pouting. "Pleaaaase? Taetae is sorrryy,"

Y/N tried to keep a sttaight face but burst out laughing. She can never say no to that face.

"Fine Tae. You know I cant resist that stupid face," she laughs.

"So, friends?" Taehyung held out a hand and Y/N shakes it.

"Of course, friends,"

As he shakes her hand, smiling ear to ear, Taehyung realized, he had never felt this happy, and it scared him.

/////

They might have rekindled their friendship, but Taehyung couldnt get even 10 minutes alone with her without being disturbed by Yoongi or Hyun Dae, and its pissing him off. Worse, he have to watch all the romantic moments between the two love birds, and trust him, Hyun Dae is really not afraid to show his affection, its making him wants to throw up.

Suprising Y/N with flowers on set, setting up a special candle light dinner when the whole crew is eating, suddenly gets on stage in the middle of dinner and sing her a song. And that motherfucker can even play a guitar and he look damn good playing it too. Taehyung swore all the girls there are swooning over him. But what he hates most is all the admiring whispers.

"Y/N is so lucky"

"Hyun Dae is the perfect guy"

"I wish I was Y/N"

Urghhh. Annoying.

It also doesnt help that his relationship with Oraia has gone stale. Yeah, they text everyday, call each other every night. But nothing she says interest him. Taehyung mostly tune out whatever shes saying during their phone calls, eyes focusing on what Y/N is doing. The way she laughs when she talks to someone, her clusmy ways of doing things, her passion while working. All that is more interesting to him than his own girlfriend. His supppsedly perfect, beautiful, girlfriend.

It must be the island. He hasnt seen Oraia for almost a month now, and hes stuck here for all that time. Of course it will put a strain on his relationship. Yes, that must be it.

But as his heart bubbles with jealousy as he watches Y/N and Hyun Dae running around the beach, Hyun Dae catching Y/N by the waist and lift her up to kiss her, Taehyung knows for sure, that it is definitely not it.

/////

Taehyung tossed and turned for hours and after eventually still failing to fall asleep, he decide to take a walk by the beach. The moon is out and the breeze is welcoming. Its a good night to walk and collect his thoughts.

As he walked slowly along the beach, the cool air blowing his hair, he saw a figure sitting alone by the beach, eyes closed, enjoying the midnight breeze. Taehyung immediately smile.

Y/N.

"Hey," he approached her slowly and smile.

"Oh, Tae. Hi," she smiled back. "What are you doing here at this hour?"

"I cant sleep. What about you? Isnt it dangerous for a pretty girl to be alone so late at night?" He smile.

Y/N laughs.

"Its a private island Tae. I think its kinda safe. And you know I usually cant sleep and the sound of the ocean calms me down,"

Taehyung does know that. Back to the days when they use to spend so much time together, they always sit by the beach and talked. Well, usually, he will be the one who do the talking, because all he cares about is himself. And his problems. And Y/N always listen. To all his weird ramblings, his peculiar thoughts that people usually laugh at. Even Oraia sometimes makes fun of him. But Y/N listen to them all. Understand him even. Why didnt he realized that before?

"Well... can I join you?"

"Of course. Have a seat," she patted down the spot besides her and Taehyung makes himself comfortable. They talked and talked, laughter filled up the night air and Taehyung cant seem to care about anything else other than that moment.

"Oh god, my tummy is hurting from laughing so much," Y/N said, still giggling from what Taehyung said. "I forgot how funny and weird you are Taetaeee,"

Taehyung smile and looked at her, staring deeply at her laughing face.

"Its nice,"

"What is?" Y/N who has stopped laughing, asked him, confused.

"Hearing you call me Taetae again," he smile, making Y/N blushed.

"W-well, that is your name,"

"Yeah, yeah. It is," Taehyung smile, still staring at her. "Y/N? Are you happy?"

"Right now? Yeah I am. We have been laughing for hours Tae. Of course Im happy. Whats wrong with you?" Y/N giggles, trying to toned down the awkwardness shes starting to feel.

"No. I mean, are you happy? Like really happy? With Hyun Dae? Does he makes you happy?"

"H-hyun Dae?" Y/N was taken aback from the sudden question. "Uhh, of course I am, hes my fiance, of course he makes me happy Tae,"

"Really? Then why did you stutter?" Taehyung still looks at her, straight into her eyes with his sharp gaze.

"I- I did not stutter! Whats wrong with you Tae? You are being weird. But not normal weird," Y/N starts to dust off the sand off her, preparing to get up. "Its getting late. We should go in,"

Taehyung grab her hands, standing up with her.

"Do you love him? Do you love Hyun Dae?"

"Why are you asking me that Tae? You are being weird!" Y/N tries to shake off his grip but he held on tighter.

"Answer the question Y/N. Do you love him?"

"Hyun Dae is amazing! He cares for me. He loves me. He knows what I like, sweet, romantic, p-"

"But do you love him?"

"I-I," Y/N stuttered. "I dont need to answer that!" Y/N tries to pull her hand again but to no avail.

"You cant answer it because you dont love him. And you cant lie to me," Taehyung smile.

"You are crazy. Let my hand go Tae," Y/N insisted. "It has nothing to do with you!"

"But it does Y/N. It does, because you dont love him. Because you love me," Taehyung state matter of factly. "You always did and you always will Y/N,"

Y/N was speechless, shocked, surprised, that Taehyung would bring it up again. Tears starts to sting her eyes. She has never felt more hummiliated. Is Taehyung making fun of her? Of her feelings? She thought they were friends again. Why is he doing this to her?

"Just let me go!"

"I cant, and I wont,"

"Why?!" Y/N is crying now. She dont understand why Taehyung is being this way. "To hummiliate me even more? To make fun of my feelings for you?"

"What? No!" Taehyung cant believe Y/N would think of him to be that cruel. But maybe he deserved it. "Because I love you Y/N!" Taehyung pull her hands, making her fall into his arms and he immediately cup her face and captured her lips with hers. The kiss has never felt more electricfying. Taehyung felt goosebump all over his body, he hears fireworks went off everywhere. And right at that moment, he knows that hes in love.

But the moment only last for a split second when Y/N, tears already spilled down her cheeks pushed him away hard and slapped him across the face.

"Get away from me Kim Taehyung!"

Was the last word she screamed out before she ran away into the darkness.

/////

Taehyung almost went crazy trying to finish the rest of the shooting. After that fateful night, Y/N took the earliest flight home the next morning, leaving Taehyung with no way to contact her at all. No reply to his texts or his calls and he cant even get away from his stupid schedule to find her at home. He was lost.

Its the very first time in his life that he has seen things so clearly. He is in love with Y/N. And she left him being so lost.

It also doesnt help that after Taehyung told Oraia that he wants to break up, his crazy ex girlfriend bombared his calls, his texts, his friends, even his manager with texts begging to take her back. She even went so far as to include the media, giving sad interviews, crying her eyes out. Taehyung wondered how he didnt notice how crazy Oraia is. Maybe its true what they said, love is blind. But what they had isnt love. It never was. They both know they got together just because they seemed to look perfect for each other. Thats not love, and Oraia is just mad that shes no longer one half of the industry perfect couple.

/////

"Hey Tae?" Yoongi knocks on his hotel room, peeking his head. Theres still a week left of shooting, but Taehyung's heart is no where in it. All he wanted to do is to go back home, find Y/N and begged for her forgiveness until she takes her back. Hes going to convince her that he loves her. He really do. And not because he pity her, or because hes jealous of her relationship with Hyun Dae, but because he just realized it now. That from that moment he asked her where the bathroom is, hes already in love. Y/N has already caught his eyes, and heart from that first night at the concert, but he is too busy chasing his fame and title to realized it.

And now it might be too late.

Taehyung might have already lost the love of his life, forever.

"Yeah hyung?" Yoongi make his way in and sit on Taehyung's bed.

"Did something happen between you and Y/N? Did she going back home early has anything to do with you?"

Taehyung looked at his hyung with tired eyes. No longer bother to pretend or curious why his hyung us asking.

I told her I love her...." Taehyung said, tears stinging his eyes at the memory. "And she thinks I'm just playing her,"

Yoongi sighed.

"Are you?"

Taehyung sits up and hugs a pillow, looking at Yoongi with teary eyes.

"No hyung. Of course not. I really do love her. I love her so much. Im just too stupid to realized it then," he sniffles. "And now, I have to wait until this stupid shoot is over to win her back hyung, because shes not answering my calls or my texts. And I swear hyung, I will do everything to win her back from that Hyun Dae,"

Yoongi sighs again, looking away before looking back at the younger man.

"Tae... Y/N is getting married today. She suddenly said she wants to get married as soon as possible, doesnt matter if its a small wedding. She just wants to get married. Today,"

Taehyung looked at his hyung, eyes widen, not believing what hes hearing.

"I-I have to go hyung," he suddenly gets up.

"Go where Tae? What are you doing?"

Taehyung grabs his bag, not thinking anymore.

"To stop the wedding hyung, to win back the love of my life,"

/////

Y/N looks at her reflection in the mirror. Even with last minute preparations, her mother managed to do everything perfectly. Her dress, her makeup, her hair, her flowers, even her dressing room is perfect. Y/N smile to her reflection. But she knows its only superficial. Its a smile she puts on to convince everyone, to convince herself, that shes making the right decision. The right choice.

That shes happy.

And she know Hyun Dae will make her happy.

He have to.

"Dont marry him,"

Y/N turns around to find Kim Taehyung by the door. His hair a mess, shirt crumpled, eyes bloodshot from crying.

"T-Tae..."

"Dont marry him Y/N," he move closer to her. "Dont do it. Please. Please Y/N,"

"Taehyung, what are you doing here?" Y/N feel tears prickling her eyes. Why is he here. Why now? Why today?

"To tell you I love you Y/N," Taehyung sniffles and take her hand. "T-to tell you to not marry him. Dont marry him Y/N,"

"I-I cant Tae," Y/N shakes her head. "Hyun Dae deserves all the happiness in the world. He treats me so good Tae,"

"Then what about you? You deserve happiness too. Happiness with me Y/N,"

Y/N close her eyes and shakes her head. Why is Taehyung telling her all the things shes dying to hear before? But its all too late now. Too late.

"Marry me Y/N. Marry me. And I'll make you the happiest woman in the world. Marry me," Taehyung sobs and kneel down on his knees, begging, hand still holding hers.

Y/N starts to shake, trying to hold in her tears but it rolled out anyway, flooding her face.

"D-dont do this to me Tae. You dont love me. You dont. You dont!"

"I love you Y/N. I love you I love you I love you! I know I realized it too late. And thats my mistake. But I swear to you, that I'll spend forever making it up to you," Taehyung begs desperately. He cant lose her. He cant! "Please. Please, dont marry him Y/N. Please..."

Y/N closes her eyes. Tears rolling down her face, no intention of stopping. She wanted to say yes. God, how she wanted to say yes. How easy it would be. To be with the man he love. The man he had dreamed of. But she cant. Its not fair to Hyun Dae. And its not fair to her. To her heart that Taehyung has broken to pieces.

"Im sorry Taehyung... I cant," Y/N let go of his hand, tears dropping on the floor, wetting her beautiful white dress.

Taehyung felt like his whole world shattered to pieces. Thats it. Just two words. "I cant" and he lost her. He lost the love of his life.

After felt like an eternity, he stood up, face still wet with tears but a smile on his face.

"You look beautiful Y/N," he smile. "You always do.

Y/N sobs hard, her whole body shakes.

"Be happy Y/N. Hes an idiot if he dont take care of you. If he hurt you like I do. Hes an absolute idiot," Taehyung smile and carressed her face softly. "Be happy my princess. And when the time comes, come back to me. I'll always be waiting Y/N, because you are my true love, and we will always find our way back to each other,"

Taehyung placed a long, deep kiss on her forehead, eyes closed as tears flows down, knowing he has lost the love of his life, trying to savor the feel of her in his memories.

"I love you Y/N. And I'll wait for you, forever," he smile one last time as he turns around and walk away, leaving Y/N drenched in her tears.

/////

5 YEARS LATER

"Woohoooo, last concert for this tour guys, good job!" The members high five each other as they make their way into the dressing room backstage. Taehyung laughs and make his way into his own personal room, exhausted from a show well done.

"Hi, do you know where the bathroom is?"

Taehyung stopped in his track at the sound of the voice. A voice so familiar. A voice that haunts his dream for years. A voice that he never forgets.

He looks up, and there she is. Smiling at him.

"Y-Y/N?"

Y/N nods, giggling.

"Y/N?!" Taehyung runs to her and engulf her in a hug. "I am not dreaming am I? A-are you really here?"

Y/N giggles again.

"Its me Tae. Real life me. Im real,"

"W-why? H-how?"

"Well, if Im not mistaken, 5 years ago, someone told me that we will always find our way back to each other. And that he will wait for me, forever. Im just checking if he still keeps his promise," Y/N grins.

Taehyung hugs her tight.

"You dont know how I dream of this day every single day Y/N. How I waited to see you again. To feel you again. To hear your voice again," Taehyung hugs her, not letting go.

"Ive come back Taehyung. Ive come back to you,"

Taehyung cant believe this is happening. Then he remembered something. And although its something hes dreading to ask, he knows he has to know.

"H-Hyun Dae?"

Y/N smile at his nervous state. She has never seen someone so adorable. God, shes just so in love with him.

"We were never married Tae. When you came that day... everything changed. I didnt marry him. I couldnt. Not when I know my heart belongs to you. And Hyun Dae... he knows it too. And he loves me enough to let me find my own happiness,"

"W-what?"

"Im sorry it took so long. But I need to find myself. To really understand my feelings, your feelings... but Im here now, Taehyung... if you still want me..."

Taehyung grins.

"Is that even a question my love?"

Y/N giggles at the way he calls her.

"I love you Y/N. Since that first night we met. I have been yours. Im sorry for hurting you. Im sorry for my mistakes. Im sorry fo-"

"Shhhh," she puts a finger on his lips. "It doesnt matter anymore Tae. All of it doesnt matter anymore," she smile. "Im here now. You are here now. And I, I love you Kim Taehyung,"

Taehyung grins. Such word has never felt so sweet. He felt happiness bubbling inside his chest. And in the first time in 5 years, he really mean it.

"I love you Y/N, my love, my soulmate,"

"I love you Taehyung. You really had me at bathroom," she giggles.

"Oh shut up," Taehyung laughs and lifts her up, wrapping her legs around him. "Just shut up and kiss me. Just kiss me baby,"

And she really did.

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A Chance Encounter

Almost posted something really personal O.O hazards of doing business with google docs.

ANYWAY

This is a snippet from the same story as the last one, and if you read some bits and go w h a t  i s  h a p p e n i n g uhhh... feel free to slide into my dms or askbox. Again, been writing this since sixth grade, so I’ve put a lot of thought and effort into this story and love sharing it.

It’s very fantasy/sci-fi, and I enjoy writing it.

Enjoy!

Mirzin tsked as they watched the gathering around them with judgmental eyes. It had been decades, centuries even, since they’d participated in a proper social event, and they were beginning to remember why it had been so long. There had been a time, once, when they and their best friends had flitted from one party to the next, but with one best friend dead and another missing, they found it difficult to enjoy these types of events alone.

Beyond that, moving to a new city was rough enough. Moving to a whole other reality was even worse. Most of the time, Mirzin found themself lying in bed, still trying to adjust to the newness of it all. They hadn’t really used technology before, and simply playing with their new cell phone took up any time spent outside the bed. It was tiring, in their (esteemable) opinion.

But they’d been asked to attend by Zaida, a local friend, and in their (usually correct) opinion, it was best not to cause trouble with one of the few people who put up with them.

So, here they were, dressed in clothes that had gone out of fashion in an alternate universe years ago, standing stiffly in a corner not occupied by carefully arranged plantlife. The walls were a mint green and covered with bits of paper- a small, torn picture of Zaida at a beach; a poster from a magazine featuring some new movie Zai clearly liked enough to feature in her home; drawings of her dogs, who were currently weaving in and out of the house, following the paths of those who would pet them. The floor was carpet, and Mirzin usually took their shoes off at the door, choosing to delight in the sensation of carpet under their feet. Their own apartment was tile, and they hadn’t found the time to purchase a rug. Too busy laying in bed and trying to figure out how to lower the brightness on their phone without having to go into the phone settings every time. There was a sofa in the living room area, bright pink with large lilac flowers embroidered in the center of the cushions, and next to it was a recliner, dark green and plain. Mirzin considered sitting down, but after noticing a new stain on the arm of the recliner and a couple on the sofa, they decided their corner was the safest bet. At some point, Zaida had come by with a soda, and they now stood holding the beverage with both hands to their chest. They weren’t drinking from the soda can, talking to anyone, or enjoying themself. Why were they here again?

Oh right. Zaida.

“Mirzyyyy!” A familiar voiced slurred near their ear, and Mirzin started, accidentally dropping the soda. “Mirzyyyy! I got some-someone that you just,” she trailed off as she threw a pale arm around their shoulders for balance. “You gotta meet ‘im. You gottaaaa!”

Mirzin winced and replied, “Zai, I’m not really feeling up to it. In fact, I think I’m going to go home. You know, I have a very busy day tomorrow, and-“

Zai burped loudly, and Mirzin tried their hardest to subtly remove her arm from it’s position on their shoulders. They moved forward slightly, only to frown at the floor as their foot bumped into the discarded soda can. Zai’s hold on them got stronger, and they found themself being pulled through the throng of people inside the house towards the back door. They tried to resist, making slight protests about pending tasks and errands, but they were curious.

Curiosity is what they and their best friends had bonded over, and given that one of them had ‘curious’-ed himself into a coffin and the other a dark cave complex they had yet to walk out of…

Well, the old saying did say “curiosity killed the cat.”

Mirzin firmly pushed away from Zaida’s hold. “I’m leaving. I’m going home, and I’m going to shower, and I’m going to watch my favorite show off some website that really tests my ad blocker until I fall asleep. Maybe I’ll get some food on my way home, I don’t know. Goodnight.” They murmured in a tone that sounded final, to their ears.

Zaida did not agree, clearly, because she grabbed their arm and continued to drag them along behind her. The two of them passed through the sliding glass doors to an even louder scene outside, with people milling about, talking to friends and occasionally taking small sips of their drinks. As Zai and Mirzin passed, the partygoers waved and tried to chat, but Zai brushed them off with ‘I’ll be right back’s and ‘I’m a little busy, sorry!’s. Mirzin, for their part, just looked vaguely annoyed in a manner which discouraged any sort of interaction, and those who did try to talk to them were hit with a death glare that seemed as though it might truly be fatal, under the right circumstances.

Finally, the sea of people parted to reveal a tall, dark man, hovering near the wall separating Zaida’s backyard from the neighbors’. He was leaning against the back wall, shoulders relaxed, in a manner that suggested ease. A smile played on his lips, and he glanced around with amused eyes. His clothes looked average enough, but still managed to retain an appearance that hinted at money. When he caught sight of Zaida and Mirzin, his left eyebrow raised in a questioning manner, though his eyes still sparkled the same way.

Mirzin’s first thought was ‘Oh no! He looks nice!’. Actually, no. Their first thought was less of a ‘thought’ and more of an ‘internal scream that vaguely communicated that they did not want to meet this man, especially if he turned out to be nice, because then they would have no excuse to leave the conversation without seeming rude’.

“Raffie!!” Zaida yelled, letting go of Mirzin’s arm to hug the man (who was even taller than Mirzin had thought he was! Why was he so tall?!) She then released him, turned around, and grabbed Mirzin’s arm once again. “Raf, Mirzin.” She raised Mirzin’s arm to punctuate her statement. “Mirzy is… new. They’ve lived a lot of life not here.” She paused to burp. “Raf is not new! He’s lived a lot of life here. I think you should be friends! Or maybe,” she wiggled her eyebrows, “More than friends.”

Mirzin pulled their arm out of her grip and flushed slightly. They weren’t looking for any sort of romantic relationship, certainly not only a couple of months after moving to a new reality. However, new friends were new friends, and while Zaida and the three other people they’d managed to befriend were helpful and nice, it was still kind of telling that they spent all of their time alone.

“Hi, Mirzin.” The man- Raf- greeted, smiling. “Pleasure to meet you.” He stuck his hand out, waiting for Mirzin to take it.

Mirzin’s brain went slightly haywire for a few seconds, though this time the internal screaming had more of a ‘I don’t like talking to new people and this man seems friendly enough but what if I make the wrong impression’ sound. They weren’t really used to being introduced to people- usually, others introduced themselves, and Mirzin responded in kind. For some reason, though, this felt different from those interactions. Maybe it was Zaida standing with a drunken smile between the two of them or the fact that she’d implied that she hoped for some romantic spark to come to life, but they felt nervous, and noticed with a slight grimace that their palm was sweaty. Their grimace turned into a scowl when they noticed that Zaida had disappeared, presumably to keep her word and talk to the people they’d passed by earlier.

Regardless, they knew they had to give some sort of response. They grabbed Raf’s hand and shook it mechanically for a few seconds before realizing they hadn’t responded verbally.

“Thanks.” Mirzin said, then instantly felt so embarrassed they had half a mind to turn tail and run.

Raf just laughed and used his grip on Mirzin’s hand to pull them closer. “Mirzin! Are you as interested as I am in leaving this place and heading home? I know we’re supposed to be talking and getting friendly or…” He drifted off, and Mirzin managed to discreetly pull their hand from his. “Whatever, but I am really, really tired, and would much rather just give you my phone number and, as my mom would say, ‘blow this pop stand.’” Raf smiled at this, and Mirzin got the distinct feeling that this was some sort of joke. Either way, it wasn’t a phrase they were familiar with from their home reality, nor did they recognize it as a common phrase from this reality. They wondered, vaguely, if Raf’s mother, whoever she was, was also a Traveler.

Mirzin nodded quickly, and Raf maneuvered the two of them out of the party, giving general goodbyes to those who came up to them while Mirzin followed close behind, though this time their face held a vaguely lost expression.

In the car, Raf again began to speak. “I’m glad you didn’t think I was some sort of weirdo for meeting you and immediately asking to escort you home. Address?”

“Uh, 1-8-24 Maliznek.” Mirzin replied automatically, in the way they’d practiced in the mirror a month ago.

Raf nodded and put the directions into the navigation module. “As I was saying, you just didn’t look comfortable. I’m not really a party sorta guy, but Zaida insisted I come and meet you. I’ve lived here in Munae-21 since I was a kid.”

Mirzin started. “You know about…?”

“The different realities that people can travel between if they’re powerful enough? Yeah.”

“I didn’t think- are you a Traveler?”

Raf shrugged. “I guess? I don’t travel much between realities, but my mom was born and raised on Earth-2059, and I lived there for a couple years when I was little.”

“Ah.” Mirzin smiled sarcastically. “It’s always Earth-2059.”

“Are you a Traveler?” Raf asked.

Mirzin hmm-ed under their breath as they attempted to figure out how to explain. Eventually, they settled on, “Well, when Zaida said I was new here, I’m… very new. To this reality. I grew up in… another reality, and things changed recently.” It was vague, but they figured it got the point across well.

Raf smiled widely. “Thank the goddess. FINALLY someone I can just… talk with! You don’t know- it’s so difficult-“ He paused, gesturing uselessly. “I’M HAPPY I MET YOU!” He burst out, finally.

The smile on Mirzin’s face turned genuine, and they found themself relieved to find someone who understood, at least a little bit. 

“Ah, is this your place?” Raf gestured to the building they’d arrived at, and Mirzin looked to find their apartment complex.

“It’s nice to meet you.” Mirzin murmured as they left the car, and was surprised to find that they meant it.

They turned and almost walked into the building before they heard a voice yell, “Wait!”, behind them.

Raf grabbed their shoulder as they turned around and offered his phone. “You never gave me your phone number.”

A beat passed, then the two of them started laughing as Mirzin took the phone. They didn’t stop until someone half-pushed Mirzin away from the door in an attempt to get inside the apartment complex.

“Here.” Mirzin plugged their phone number into the phone, cheeks slightly flushed from laughing.

“Thanks!” Raf responded, eagerly taking it back. “I’ll text you… tomorrow?”

“Uh sure, but I still don’t really know how to use…” They gestured to the phone. “Everything.”

Raf smiled. “It’s okay. I’ll wait for your response, take your time.”

With this, he left, giving a final wave before finally settling inside his car.

Later, when they were once again ensconced in their bed sheets, Mirzin finally allowed themself to smile, a light feeling bubbling up in their chest the thought of making friends with the tall, friendly man.

[thesecretlifeofkelseybeatty]

Notes from the Graduation Freak Out:

THINGS TO DO

finish sorting photos

get photo white shelf

hang white photo shelving in closet, small mirror in room

paint my room, ryans room (white doors and shelf too)

goodwill, find a place to sell prom/homecoming dresses

put everything from attic into ryans closet

clean carpet with pee on it

mail thank you cards

make cd of already taken senior pictures for shannon

call environment about supplies

wash all clothes

move ryan's bed

clean out garage

move my bed downstairs

strip mom's furniture

get ready for graduation party

call about catering

tell tammy about what kind of cupcakes

get ping pong, badmitten, and bag toss games

get tables and chairs

ymca re-hire sheet find out hours

wordsmith

daze, fogg, glare

tingle incessent

alive feel grudges sinuses temples

buzz

like opening a new liter of pop incessantly over and over

Buzz, you experience every atom within you silently reverberating like a drugish high you can compare to when you were young and in revolt. Its the kind of feeling that reassures you - your still alive. You feel think and are three in one in the image of the creator.

Brooke -

I remember from a young age I could be friends with anyone - one on one. I always had the ability to watch people, understand them, initiate conversation and act how I would procieve they would want me to act. I could conform to whoever they needed me to be and I liked it that way.

With each different individual a different side of myself would shine through. Around Demi I always wanted to hear and tell stories, Around Roni I would burp on demand, Around Abby I always wanted to be a badass girl, Around Tori I would incessantly chat, But around you I would simply be more myself.

I honestly can't say that about any other friend. There are just certain people who were destined to click with….. I was a friendly yet generic human being. If anyone needed a friend I was there to suffice their need. I could conform to whoever they needed me to be and I liked that. They w….

However - I knew in the seventh grade when you sat behind me in Mr. Maney's class that you were significantly different. I loved leaving Mrs. Cavanaugh's room and coming to history because I'd get to chill with you for an hour. You were the coolest person I knew and I honestly didn't think you liked me that much because you already had so many other friends. In my eyes you were super popular and I could tell why. I wanted to be your best friend but I knew it probably wouldn't happen. As time went on we started to hangout a lot. You were the link in the chain that led me to all the people I considered to be my friends. If it wasn't for you I would've had a completely different experience at SJHS but because of you I had some of the best times of my life. I remember so vividly cackling as we made fun of Mr. Maney and used our feet to look through our history books as we took the same test over and over again - learning absolutely nothing and Taylor McNutt would turn around from the front of the classroom and stare like we were freaks. Then in eighth grade when we watched that one movie in history with Estep and that light was shinning all awkwardly in your eyes and your flipped out and I started cackling and Estep almost had to stop the movie to correct us. And how we thought we were so badass because everyday we would sit down for the pledge because thats what Mrs. Jordan did and she was the coolest teacher. So many people look back at junior high and say that everyone has to go through that awkward phase but for us those were our glory days. Life was beautiful.

When every I hear about someone else's junior high synopsis I always hear about how awkward and terrible their years were -  how everyone was just trying to fit in and figure out who they really were. When I look back - I don't see that at all. Those were our glory days. In junior high, life was beautiful.

Since then, 4 years have passed and we both have drastically changed. We are not our junior high selves.

There are few people who I open up to.

I might not have always been your best friend, but I remember since Mr. Maney's class in the seventh grade you were the only person who You were the link to the group who became my best friends.

Drew, I know were not as close as we used to be but you are still one of my very best friends. Wether you realize it or not - you mean so much to me. It has been awesome watching God unfold His plans for you. Though right now your path may seem vague, beautiful blooms are sprouting. Be faithful and patient and God will reveal everything He has in store for you. I love you and am praying for you. Thanks for being such a good friend.

Paley - You crack me up. I know we got off to a rough start but I'm genuinely thankful I've gotten to know you over the past four years. You made our soccer team a blast. We couldn't have asked for a better captain or team mate. My prayers go out to you as you start at MVNU next year. I hope you and your cutie stay solid and that you guys love it there. Good luck!

Demi,

Tori, we've  been friends going on 15 years now.

Elizebeth Dorthey Grove,

You crack me up. I'm really thankful that I've gotten to know you better this year. Playing sports with you was something I'll never forget. Your carefree personality added so many laughs to my year. Good luck with school dilemma, it's obvious that God is with you in this situation wether you realize it or not.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Jenny Filaseta, You are one of the only people who I can say has known me throughout my life. Though we haven't been extremely close throughout it's entriety - there have been moments when I would have called you my best friend. I'm so thankful for the memories that we share and the new experiences we will share in at Sinclair. Best of luck!

Alyssa DarkoW

Dana Golich

looking back im actually really sad i didn't get to knw you better. you are a cool person with such a beautiful heart. Best of luck next year at college! And - we deffinately need to chill sometime this summer!

Alexis Colon

Andrea Meholick

Julia Hitchcock

Emily Clark, You may not realize this, but you are one of my favorite people.

Brady Kleindenst

Lane Collins

Kelly Wall  

Miss Snook,

If you were 40 years younger, I would've wanted you to be my best friend. I'm envious of your commitment to Christ. Because of your commitment, God uses you in so beautiful ways and I can't help but desire that in my own life. Though you may not realize, you have planted so many good seeds in our class this year. You've reprimanded us, encouraged us and overall taught us so much more than sign language. I'm so thankful God placed you in my life at this vital time.

I say all this not because I want you to feel proud of yourself but because I want you to continue. Thank you so much for being a good example of what a  disciple looks like.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 26

things are sure lively for the dokeshi house, eh?

Black Star: *passing out breakfast orders* liz: yum! Patty: "So hungry--" *bites into her breakfast burrito* "Mmm~" takeru: *enjoying his hashbrowns* Izuku: *having yogurt with fruit and a bagel* -on the road again- Patty: "But Roswell would be so much fun to go to--" Kid, Black Star, Izuku: "NO!" -back home in death city- Yumi: *holding Shiori* shiori: mama! lord death: *phone rings* oh! we got a video chat from kid! Kid: *on video* "Hello? Father?" lord death: hey kiddo~ shiori: kid! kid! *bouncing with excitement* Kid: *waves* "Shiori! Hello!" Yumi: *smiles* shiori: hehe! kirika:........ Kid: *waves* "Hello, Mother, Kirika." kirika: 7-7; how's the trip, nerd? Kid: *small friendly smirk* "Alright. Heading back and trying to figure out whether there are any stops we want to make along the way." lord death: ah...*he nods* Kid: "Were there any souvenirs you wanted while we were on our way back? We should be back in Dallas soon." -elsewhere- Photographer: "Hibana, turn this way! Who's that with you?" Hibana: "My assistant, Gabriella!" gabriella: *waves* hello. Photographer: "Those are wonderful dresses, ladies! So, why bring your assistant and not a date, Hibana?" Hibana: *smirks* "A smart woman keeps her best colleague by her side, dear~" gabriella: >////////< -at the 8th- Arthur: *trying to fix his hair* shinra: you look fine man. Arthur: "...What if she doesn't like it?" shinra: well...... shinra: she didnt have any problem with your hair before, did she? Arthur: "Not that I remember...Maybe she just didn't want to say..." shinra: *multi slap-pap attack* get a damn hold of yourself! Arthur: "Ahh! Okay, okay! I'm calmed! I'm relaxed! I'm--" tamaki: hey! Arthur: o\\\\\o "...Hey." tamaki: sooooo, you ready? Arthur: -\\\\- ("So cute...") *nods* "Yep! Ready!" tamaki: neat. -and so- Arthur: *walking with her to the restaurant* "You haven't eaten here before, have you?" tamaki: no, not really. *looking at the sign that says 'Ippudo ramen'* Arthur: "It's really good ramen--not too expensive, either." tamaki: neat. Arthur: *pushes the curtain back to let Tamaki enter* tamaki: *sniff* wow. smells nice. Arthur: "Tastes even better." *points to two seats* -elsewhere- Yohei: "How's work treating you two?" mono:....alright. kepuri: just great! Yohei: "That's good, Kepuri." *glances at Mono* "Something wrong at work?" mono: i'm doing fine, shut up! stupid yohei! *goes to her room* Yohei: "...Well, my confidence in my parenting skills just got bruised." chie:...*pats his back* Yohei: *nods to Chie* -elsewhere- Spirit: "How are you and Christa holding up?" marie: doing well. *she smiles* christa: *playing with blocks* Spirit: *nods* "We were lucky Kami was here..." marie: yeah.... Spirit: "And I wanted to thank you for taking Sachiko out--it meant a lot to her." marie: of course. it was nice to get out and enjoy our time together. *she smiles* Spirit: *smiles, looks at Christa* "So, is Christa spelling complicated words yet?" -the blocks spell 'meow'- Spirit: "Hee hee...What animal goes 'meow,' Christa?" christa: kiddy! Spirit: "Kitty! 'Meow, meow'?" *pretends to paw like a cat* christa: hehehe! Spirit: *sighs happily* ("...Maka...") marie: *smiles* Spirit: *wipes his face a bit* christa:....?? Spirit: *wiping away a few tears* -elsewhere- Hibana: *wiping tears from her eyes while watching the film* gabriella: QwQ Hibana: *pulls tissues out from her purse, passes one to Gabriella* gabriella: my emotiooooons.... Hibana: "Yeah...This film..." *holds Gabriella's hand* gabriella: *blush* Hibana: *sniffs, still wiping tears, clutching Gabriella's hand for some security* -elsewhere- Tuhl: *asleep, with Io still awake in his arms* io: buu? Tuhl: *snore* io:............zzzzzzzzz Tuhl: *in his sleep, instinctively holds Io carefully as he is lying in his bed* saki:.......*she smiles* Shotaro: *hands Saki her smartphone* saki: *takes a pic* thank you. Shotaro: *nods* -elsewhere- grunt: *knocks on the door* lord emine? i heard a noise, is everything ok? Emine: "ROAR!" grunt: o-o;;;;; -blood seeps from under the door- grunt: O_O;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Emine: *wail of pain* -a brutally mangled body of....some grunt...lay splattered on the ground- Emine: *huffing, grunting* grunt: s....sir? Emine: *inhuman growl* "Hunger...souls..." grunt: *gulps and dials* Emine: *shudders, clutching himself, pulling at his clothes* lin: *over the phone* emine?! are you alright?! Emine: "Lin...Help..." Emine: "Hunger...Fear...Souls...Cold..." *rips at his clothes, tearing them off himself* lin: *tearing up* lin:....*humming a soft melody* Emine: "..." *starts crying* lin: *still humming* Emine: *collapsing, sobbing...slowly falls asleep* lin:........ Emine: *deep breathing in his sleep* lin:.....rest well..... Emine: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Dallas just isn't as interesting the second time, but at least the hotel should be good." liz: yeah. Kid: "This hotel should be enjoyable: pool, spa, arcade..." stocking: *looks around* Izuku: "Anyone up for the arcade?" soul: sure. mina: heck yeah! Black Star: "Beat all ya all at those games!" Patty: *tugging on Liz's hand* "Spa! Spa!" tsuyu: yeah, i could use a nice soak. Ochako: "Sounds fun!" -elsewhere- NoFix: "Hey, Death City is only a few miles away!" mimeca: *claps* NoFix: "Yeah, now to ditch this vehicle and get new wheels. This car's kind of hippie-ish now." mimeca: *nods* Sunflower: x_____x NoFix: "Man...Whoever gets this car next is going to need a ton of those pine tree air fresheners to clean the dead hippie smell out." mimeca: Xp NoFix: *points to a parking lot* "We'll pull in here and trade cars..." mimeca: *nods* *In the parking lot* NoFix: "I think we need something big..." mimeca: *points to one* NoFix: *shiny eyes* "Yeeeeeeeeees..." mimeca: *griiiins* NoFix: *spins along the door to open it* "Now, just to hotwire with some powers of spin, and we are back on the road!" mimeca: ^o^ *Engine starts up* NoFix: "Woot! We are going!" *peels out of the parking lot* -elsewhere- Hibana: *at the after-party, hands a drink to Gabriella* "That was sadder than I was expecting..." gabriella: at least the food is yummy.... q-q Hibana: *sniff* "Yes. Very rich food." *smiles lightly* "It was a good film, and at least the couple had a happy ending." gabriella: i knoooow qwq Hibana: "Man, when they finally kissed--phew! That was cathartic!" -elsewhere- Arthur: "Hmm...That was satisfying." tamaki: *she smiles* Arthur: "Don't suppose you wanted dessert here or elsewhere?" tamaki:....sure. Arthur: *pulls out the menu* "Hmm..." *shiny eyes, shows her a photo of the menu* "Check this out--cat eclairs!" *Someone enters the restaurant* tamaki: o///.///o Arthur: 'Want the cat eclairs? I think they look cute~" tamaki: well- ???: *waves at Tamaki, but he is right behind Arthur* Arthur: "???" tamaki: O.O;;;;;;; Aoyama: "Bon jour, chaton!~" Arthur: >-< "No..." tamaki: um....hi.... *meek wave* Aoyama: "Hello yourself. Is this seat taken?" *sits down beside Arthur* "Oh, hello! You are the boy who was standing with no pants outside the hospital, oui?" Arthur: "...My name is Arthur. I have a name." tamaki: hi...aoyama....*sweats* Aoyama: "Fancy meeting you here, mon cheri. How have you been?" *leans across the table and stares intently at her* Arthur: ⊙·⊙ tamaki: doing good.....you? Aoyama: "Quite well! Have you not read my social media page?" *holds his phone up to her* Arthur: *small growl* tamaki: wow..... Aoyama: "Yes! I managed to get one million notes in one hour! Most of them positive!" *flips through multiple photographs of him posing around town, including shots of him in swim trunks at the pool* Arthur: ಠ益ಠ tamaki: ^^;;;; Aoyama: "Have you finished your meal, Tamaki? I was just here to get take-out--" Arthur: *DEATH GLARE* Aoyama: "--and I could dine with you." *reaches out and holds her hand* tamaki: um....*sweating* Arthur: "We already had dinner, thank you." Aoyama: "Oh...Who are you again?" Arthur: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I JUST INTRODUCED MYSELF--AGAIN! THE BOY WHO WAS STANDING WITH NO PANTS OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL!" tamaki: he's arthur boyle....one of my brigade members at the 8th. Arthur: *nods vigorously* Aoyama: "Ah...Tell me, Tamaki, is he your boyfriend?" tamaki: e-eh?! O/////O Arthur: .\\\\\\. "We-we-we--" tamaki: *cat ears* >////////< Aoyama: " 'Oui'? Oh, my...I did not realize I was dating someone who was already dating another man." *places his hands to his cheeks, blushes, squirms* "How scandalous!" tamaki:.....wat? Aoyama: "If I had known that, I would have asked differently when going out with you. I'm sorry--I should have been more upfront. So, is this an open relationship?" Arthur: *muttering into his hands* "I just wanted to have dinner with her..." tamaki:...................................................what? Aoyama: "An open relationship. You know, where two people agree that they are allowed to date other individuals." *looks up and down at Arthur* tamaki:............excuse me for a second. *goes outside to scream for a whole 5 minutes* Arthur: D: Aoyama: "She is quite the screamer~" Arthur: *puts money down on the table, exits* "Tamaki! I'm so sorry about--" Aoyama: *pops up in between him and Tamaki, holding a saucer of tea* "Here, this will help ease your throat." tamaki:.....um.....is there anything in this?! Arthur: "Yes. Is there?" *cracking his knuckles* Aoyama: *giggles* "Just lemon and honey, the way to help a throat after loud screaming." tamaki:.......... -later- tamaki: .//////////////////.;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Iris: ._____. "Wow." shinra: tamaki, you ok- -STOMACH PUNCH- shinra: *collapses* whyyyyy???!! Iris: D: Iris: "Tamaki! That was incredibly cruel!" *helps Shinra up* nozomi: m-miss tamaki..... tamaki: im going to take a shower. NO ONE. FOLLOW ME. Iris: "..." *looks at Nozomi* "Maybe, you know, go talk with her? I'll tend to Shinra's abdominal pain." nozomi: i-i could try..... -elsewhere- Hibana: *rubbing her feet while sitting on a bed in her hotel room* "Jeez, Gab, I did not know you could dance like that." gabriella: i didnt even think that kind of dancing was allowed at fancy parties..... Hibana: *smile* "You'd be surprised what happens at fancy parties...I had a lot of fun, though! You are really good." gabriella: thank you. Hibana: "Now I know to bring you more often when I go clubbing." *stretches* "The photoshoot is tomorrow, yes?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "Huh. New high score--" Black Star: "This machine is fixed! The buttons were stuck! I demand a rematch!" Izuku: -_-; "We've played 20 rounds..." -winner!- mina: great job ochako! Ochako: "Yay! Thanks!" tsuyu: *claps* Black Star: "HOW DARE YOU DO BETTER AT ME IN A DIFFERENT GAME! FIGHT ME!" tsubaki: easy now. Ochako: "...Okay! Air hockey?" Black Star: "YOU'RE ON!" Ochako: *devious smirk* Izuku: "!!!" *jots notes in his notebook* stocking: *watching* *ROUND 1* Black Star: "Ha!" *slams the puck* Ochako: *effortlessly blocks, knocking the puck at the right angle to sail directly into Black Star's goal* Black Star: o_o Ochako: "I know angles and gravity, Black Star..." Black Star: "...I'm gonna lose badly, aren't I?" soul:........yuuuuup stocking: i recommend padding. that way your ego isnt _too_ bruised. Black Star: *growls* *Ochako beats him 4 to 0* tsubaki: *back pats* Black Star: T_T "Damn it..." -elsewhere- Gopher: "...What does one do to be a good big brother?" eibon: hmm? well, i cant really say for sure...i didnt really have any siblings of my own. Gopher: "...She got really hurt by N--...That monster." eibon:......the best we can do is look after her and make her feel welcome and safe. Gopher: *nods* "I also think it is important to introduce her to other people--gradually." eibon:...*he nods* perhaps enrolling her into the academy might work? Gopher: "I think so..." -elsewhere- Giriko: "How was the doctor's appointment?" arachne: it went well. *she smiles* Giriko: "Good." *sets some papers aside on the dining table* "I'll start dinner." *hugs her* -elsewhere- Iris: "How is she?" nozomi: she seems rather flustered....but i think she'll be ok Iris: *nods* "I don't envy her. As awful as Arthur's experiences are, it's not fair to Tamaki to put her under that pressure. And...that Aoyama guy is rather forward." nozomi: y-yeah.....*awkward blushing* Iris: "Nozomi, maybe we can do something for Tamaki? Like a girls' night? Some movies, snacks..." nozomi: that sounds- nayumi: that sounds great! Iris: *smiles* "Great!" sayu: yay! Iris: "Maki, how does that sound?" maki: *she nods* Iris: "I'll put together the shopping list and assign who picks up what." -elsewhere- Patty: *satisfied sigh* "That spa is so good!" liz: yeah. *streeetch* stocking: *nods* Patty: "Can't wait to lie down and sleep on clean sheets in a comfy bed~" tsubaki: yeah. Patty: *looks around, whispers* "I made sure Stein would be distracted, so the room arrangements should please everyone~" stocking:....*grins* liz:...oh. tsubaki: o////o Patty: "Heh heh heh..." *Knock knock* liz: hmm? Ochako: *opens the door* "S'up!" *holds up basket* "We got food!" stocking: neat! Ochako: "Fancy cheeses, chocolates, drinks--" Patty: *opens bottle of fancy soda* "Neat!" -elsewhere- soul: *listening to his MP3 player* Stein: *asleep in bed* soul:........*dozes off* ???: "Soul?" soul: *he smiles* hey maka *hug* Maka: *hug* "It's good to see you." *pulls back, but still holding his hands* "How are you holding up?" soul: pretty well....we're heading back from our trip to new orleans. -he tells her about all that had happened since last time they spoke- Maka: "Wow...That's a lot happening...Kid and Stocking are okay?" soul: yeah. alright and closer than ever... Maka: "..." *brushes hair over her ear* soul:........*hug* its not fair maka....... Maka: *holds Soul, bringing his head down to rest in her lap, strokes his head* "We can't change the past...But..." soul: you should have been able to have those experiences too.... Maka: "Soul..." *continues stroking his head* "Do you remember when we kissed here?" soul: *blush* y-yeah, of course i- Maka: *she lifts him up to her eye level* "..." *brushes her lips along his cheeks, then pulls back* soul: o///////o Maka: *blushing* "If I had lived...would you...would you have..." soul:....?? Maka: "Would you have wanted someone like me as your girlfriend...to..." soul:....um.... .//////. Maka: *small pout, blushing* "Yeah, I thought so." soul:....*leans in and hugs her* Maka: "!!! ..." *returns the hug* "I wish I was with you. Not just here..." -morning- Stein: "Get up." soul: mmmmn..... Stein: "Soul?" *pulls blanket off of him* "Get up." soul: *muttering* Stein: *leans down, whispers in his ear* "Stop touching yourself and get in the shower." soul: GAAAH!!! Stein: "Good, you're awake. Now get showered and dressed--breakfast is in 20 minutes." soul:....*shudders* -back on the road- soul: .__________________.;;; Stein: "We're driving all day with stops to Roswell, then to...'Truth or Consequences'? What?" Kid: "Oh? Truth or Consequences is known for its hot springs and spas." stocking: neat. Patty: "Yay! Hot springs, hot springs!" Stein: "Fine. We stop at Roswell tonight, arrive at Truth or Consequences the next day." Black Star: "With a stop for food, though!" -elsewhere- Photographer: "Smile!" Hibana: -_-; "I am not feeling this outfit." -elsewhere- mono:.............*walking home* *Someone running towards her from the other end of the street* ???: "Got to get back! Have to hurry!" mono: ??? Ashi: "I forgot I had to--" *spots Mono, runs by her--then trips* mono: *wince* oooh.... Ashi: *springs back up, upright* "Hello! I was running and fell!" mono:......at least your glasses didnt break. Ashi: *blushes, smiles, scratches the back of his head* "Well, these A-Plus Glasses are durable! Can handle anything! In fact, when Zuno would hit me, he--" *stops...looks sad* mono:....?? Ashi: "Um...An old friend." mono:...................... Ashi: "...He got hurt. Badly." mono:................ Ashi: *shakes his fist* "It's why...I don't want those Fear Factory bastards to hurt anyone else." mono:.....................even dokeshi hunt? Ashi: "??? Dokeshi Hunt?" *shakes his head* "I've seen Dokeshi Hunt hurt Dokeshi, and Fear Factory hurt humans. I don't want to see anyone hurt, human, Dokeshi, or otherwise." mono:........... -screams could be heard- Ashi: "?!!! What's that?!" mono: *arms herself and goes to check it out*......... !!!!!!! *she is frozen in place* ....... Ashi: *doesn't get there until quite a bit after her, struggling to catch his breath* "Wh-What is--What is--?" mono:.......*trembling* .....y......you...... *wide eyes, shrunkin pupils....tearing up* -several random people lay dead and bloodied around two figures- Ashi: D: "Oh my God..." *fumbles for his phone* mimeca: ~?? NoFix: "...Dude, why are your socks all different and a-symmetry or something?" mono: ........... *she screams and charges at him with her knife* NoFix: *lets her stab him* mono: ......*her eyes are shut tightly* NoFix: "Ah, that tickles!" *pulls the knife out--and jabs it into his head* mono: *horrified* ........ -her fearful expression.....it almost looks familiar....- NoFix: *looks down at her* "Hey...Is it the brain damage talking, or didn't I kill someone who looks just like you? Or two people who kind of looked like you?" mono: ..... *trying to fight back* i-i'll kill you!....i-i wont ever forgive you! y-you.....you murderer! NoFix: *pulls out knife, tosses it back to her* "I've killed a lot of people, so you're going to have to be more specific." *glances at Ashi* Ashi: "!!!" *scuttles to the side, trying to get out of view...* mono: you....you killed my parents, you monster!! NoFix: "...Do you realize how many people that could apply to? Mimeca, what's my kill count up to?" mimeca: ........*shrug* Ashi: *on phone* "Hello?! We got a problem! It's him! NoFix!" mono: i wont.....i wont let you hurt anyone else! even though i joined dokeshi hunt.....the only dokeshi truly wanted dead....the one i want to kill is you! NoFix: "..." *smirks, holds out his arms* "Ah, you sound just like Ho-Yay Yohei! Come at me, bro! I'll give you a fighting chance..." mono: *picks her knife back up and charges again* NoFix: *doesn't move* Ashi: (on phone) "Please! Hurry!" mono: just go down!! mimeca: *kicks her into the wall* >Xp NoFix: "..." *giggling* "Nice one, Mimeca!" Ashi: *watching Mono, whispering* "Get back! NoFix is a madman!" NoFix: *ear twitch* mono: *struggling to get up* mimeca: *takes the form of yohei and pins her to the wall by the neck with a gun to her head* >:) NoFix: "I'm getting bored with this. Mimeca, make it painful for her." Ashi: "N-No!" *runs at NoFix, punches--and it does nothing* NoFix: *unimpressed* "Nice glasses, ass." Ashi: " 'Ash--'" *PUNCH* NoFix: *seizes Ashi's glasses, having just punched him so hard he broke his nose and knocked him to the floor* mono: stop it! Ashi: *screaming, clutching his face* mimeca: *pistol-whips her across the face and grins* NoFix: *smirks, as he marches to Ashi--and stomps on his chest* Ashi: *crying loudly* NoFix: "I should cut your fucking balls off, you waste of a boy! In fact, I think I'll do that..." mono: !!!!! Ashi: *crying* NoFix: *hand moves down to Ashi's testicles, and--" *FLASH* mono: ?! NoFix: *his arm is sliced off* mimeca: ?? *wind passes by Mono, as a fist repeatedly slams into Mimeca's torso, legs, and head* mimeca: X3X *Momo is picked up in someone's arms* NoFix: "...You fuckers..." Tuhl: *still near NoFix, blade to his neck* Shotaro: *holding Mono* mono: eh....p-put me down! stupid dokeshi! mana: 7-7; Shotaro: *furious frown at NoFix* "Mana, get ready to run..." NoFix: "..." *sneer, as his arm is growing back--* mana: *preparing stance* Tuhl: *slices off NoFix's head* "Run now!" Shotaro: *tosses Mono to Mana* mana: kepuri! kepuri: on it! *grabs mono and exits* NoFix: *headless, swings fists at Tuhl, connecting* Tuhl: "Ah!" Shotaro: "Mana! Go for chest, I'll get the legs!" mana: *she charges in* Yohei: *on a nearby rooftop* "Saki, percentage of the projectile's charge?" saki: *she nods* Yohei: "Okay...Hold it steady..." *looks through the scope at NoFix's headless body swinging at Tuhl, Shotaro, and Mana* Shotaro: *goomba stomp on NoFix* NoFix's body: grabs Mana's ankle* mana: *kicks with the other foot* Yohei: *on radio to the trio* "Get away from him, now!" Shotaro: "Bone of the Mantis!" *bites down on a mantis' claw, causing him to grow a claw that slices off NoFix's hand, then he grabs Mana* Tuhl: *leaps back, wraps chain around Shotaro, and pulls him and Mana back* NoFix's headless body: "?!!!" Yohei: "Now, Saki! Fire!" saki: sayonara motherfucker. *FIRES HER LAZER* Yohei: *fires the gun* NoFix's body: *tenses, sweatdrops--* *KA-BOOM!* mimeca: D8 Yohei: "Okay...We got him..." NoFix's head: "Oh, fuck no!" Yohei: o____o NoFix's head: "Mimeca! Throw me at them! I'm going to bite their kneecaps off!" mimeca: *toss!* Yohei: "Aw, craaaaaaap--" NoFix's head: *collides into Yohei's face--and his tongue whips along his face* Yohei: D: D: D: saki: *picks up the head and stares it in the eyes, completely poker faced* NoFix: "...Oh! Sweet cheeks! How ya doin'?" Yohei: *pouring hand sanitizer all over his face* saki: *punch....punch....punchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunch* NoFix: "Aw! Fuck! Shit! Bitch! Cunt! Cock! Crap! Pussy fuck asshole motherfucker shit stop that! I'll fuck--Ow! Fuck! Fuck! Stop--Ow! Ow! Ow!" Yohei: "..." *sits back* *One of NoFix's teeth flies and lands by Yohei, who calmly crushes it and then lights it on fire to kill the skin cells* saki: *poker face* whats wrong, i thought you liked it rough~? ^^# NoFix: "...Ha! That is a good one! How 'bout you slip me into your pants, and I can go d--" -PUNCH- saki: *poker faced* NoFix: *spits out his teeth* "So...How's our baby?" saki: *punching resumes* dont. you. DARE. mention my child... NoFix: "_Our_ child--" saki: *punching intensifies* NoFix: "Shit! She's for real! Yohei! Save me!" Yohei: "..." NoFix: "Yohei?!!!" Yohei: "I'm thinking. I thought about it. And no. Go die." NoFix: o_O "Fuuuuuuuck..." saki: *gun arm in nofix' mouth* ..... Yohei: "..." *smirks* NoFix: *sweating* ("This would be so hot right now if I didn't think she could actually kill me before I can finish regenerating...") saki: *gattling gun mode* -RATATATATATATATATATATATATATATA- NoFix: *blood splurting, chunks of flesh flying off* "AAAAAAH!!!" Tuhl: *holding down Mimeca, notices Saki's gunfire* "Jeez, no kill like overkill..." saki: i can give you some thanks for giving me these robotic implementations....and thank _you_ yohei for giving me the upgrades ^^ Yohei: *salute* NoFix: "I LOVED YOU BOTH, AND THIS IS HOW YOU FUCKERS REPAY ME?!" Yohei: *snaps* "LOVE?! YOU CALL WHAT YOU DID 'LOVE'?! Saki! Fucking kill him!" -something dark emerges and grabs the head- Yohei: "?!" -the dark arm slams nofix's head into the floor.....at rapid pace- Yohei: o__O -the watch beeps- chie: *on the watch screen* can i watch? no pun intended. *she's holding baby io in a baby carrier* Yohei: o____o *turns watch to face the action* NoFix: *sees Io on screen* "B-Baby?" io:....... NoFix: "..." *growls--and bites through the dark arm* "NO!" io: .........Q-Q *she starts crying* chie: *slams hims into the ground with the dark arm* NoFix: "NO! YOU FUCKS JUST DON'T GET IT! My kid! My offspring! MY PROPERTY! And now I got a new mission: KILL ALL YA FUCKS AND TAKE MY CHILD FOR MY OWN!" chie: *punchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunch* saki: *shooting* NoFix: "EEEEEENOUGH!" *spontaneous blast of cells--forming some weird cancerous looking octopus monster* chie: !!!! saki: !!!! NoFix: *slams down Saki with the quivering cells* "You...You finally pushed me to the edge of my regeneration abilities...Thank you..." *sharpens cells into a blade* "Now die, bitch." Yohei: "!!!" *fires weapon again at NoFix--* *KABOOM* saki: *flinch* NoFix: *half his cancerous body is blown apart, quivering* "I will devour you..." Yohei: "Oh, just die already..." *tosses a grenade to Saki* Tuhl: *on the roof, ready to slice Saki away from NoFix* saki: *shoves the grenade in nofix's mouth* chie: *casts dark shield around yohei* Tuhl: *slices through NoFix, grabbing Saki and running back* NoFix: *gulps* "Shi--" *KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM!!!* mimeca: !!! *SPLAT* *Bits of NoFix litter everywhere* Yohei: *panting* "God..." mana: is....is he dead? Yohei: *taps his watch, getting a read* "No...the cells are still living. I already alerted DWMA clean-up team. Hopefully they contain him..." Shotaro: *administering first-aid to Mono and Ashi* Ashi: *sobbing* mono:........ *DWMA Officials arrive, clean up the remains of NoFix for quarantine, and take the injured to the hospital* -later, elsewhere- Yumi: "How bad is the damage?" official: only a few civilian deaths, but most of the deceased were crossbone gang members. Yumi: "Where in the neighborhood did it take place?" -the official points to a more...less than pleasant part of the city- Yumi: *deep sigh* "This is not good. Who is the murderer?" -the official explains the situation- Yumi: "I want to speak with the injured." official: of course ma'am! Yumi: *follows* mono:......................................... Yumi: "Hello, ma'am. I am Yumi Azusa with the DWMA." mono:.................. Yumi: "I wanted to see how you were and to ask a few questions." mono:......... Yumi: "..." *sits by her* "How are you feeling?" mono:...... Yumi: "...May I get you anything? Water? Food? Is the staff treating you well?" mono:......*staring out the window*............... Yumi: "...Okay." *removes a business card, leaves it on her chair as she stands up* "If you want to talk, I'm available to listen. Call any time..." mono:......................(thinking:........mom............dad...............) Yumi: *exits--and spots Chie and Saki* chie: how is she? Yumi: "I was hoping you could tell me: she won't say anything to me." chie:....i dont know her that well personally, but...*she looks at yohei* Yohei: "She lost her parents to that monster your team just scooped up--thanks for that, by the way. Mono...is going to need some time. And family with her." Yumi: " 'Family'?" Yohei: *arms crossed* "That's going to be us." chie:....it wont be easy... Yohei: *shakes his head* "But we got time." chie: *she smiles* Yohei: "Maybe we should talk with her now..." mono:.....what do _you_ want? Yohei: "Make sure you are okay." mono:........ *looking away, teary eyed* Yohei: "...I'm sorry." mono:..... chie: do you need a moment? Yohei: "Mono..." mono:......... Yohei: "...I know we can't replace your parents...but can we...can we help you? Be a home for you right now?" mono:..............how can i know you wont just run away again? Yohei: *small smile* "Ask these goofballs I got with me: I haven't been able to shake them off for years. Now I'm married with a kid on the way. I'm not going anywhere without them--or you." mono:.......*whimpering* Yohei: "Hey, it's okay..." mono:.....the others.........hina......kevin.....nick.....akira..... Yohei: *nods* "I still...I still have nightmares." mono:......................... Yohei: "...We have to watch out for each other, you know..." mono:....................*sniff* Yohei: "Can I have you watching my back out there, and will you let me watch your back?" mono:.....*she cries* Yohei: "Mono..." *hands her a tissue* mono: *trembling* chie:...... Yohei: "..." *moves a hand closer* -later- chie:.....*hugs him* Yohei: *holding her* "I was so scared." chie:.......*she kisses him softly* Yohei: *returns the kiss* "It's over...I hope for good." chie:.....*rubs her stomach* its going to be ok, sweetie.... Yohei: *nods, speaks to her stomach* "We're going to be here, and we can't wait to see you healthy and with us." chie: *she smiles* Yohei: *holds his wife* chie: U//////U~<3 chie: yohei? i think now might be as good a time as any to tell our families about our little bun in the oven. Yohei: *nods* "How do you think they'll react?" chie: .... -and so- papa kagehime: SAY WHAAAAAAAA?! mama kagehime: YOU BETTER NOT HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO MY BABY! Yohei: *hiding behind Chie* chie: it's alright mom. it was our decision to have a child, and besides, we're married now, right? mama kagehime: hmmm.... papa kagehime: she does have a point... Yohei: *peeks over Chie* mama kagehime:...............yohei! you take care of my daughter and grandchild, ok~? Yohei: "Yes, ma'am! Always!" -later, when calling the nanami family- mama nanami: how wonderful! Yohei: "I'm glad to hear that, Mom." mama nanami: we're gonna be grandparents~ isnt that wonderful, hideyoshi? Yohei: ^^; Papa Nanami: "Congrats, son! You're going to do great!" Yohei: "Dad..." -\\\\- -in another room- io: *crawling* Shotaro: "...He was so creepy..." io: guuu....da.....da.... mana: hmm? io: *points to tuhl* dad! Tuhl: ^^; "...Fine, whatever, sure..." *picks up Io* "How you holding up, kiddo?" io: dad! dad! ^o^ saki: hehe~ Tuhl: "Yeah, yeah..." *bounces Io a bit* io: ^o^ Tuhl: "..." *smiles at Io* "Aren't you just so happy..." mana: *smiles* Shotaro: "Hee hee..." *flexes his arm* "Man...That was some fight..." -wind blows outside, and something sticks to the window- Shotaro: "???" -it appears to be a letter addressed to tuhl- Shotaro: *picks up the letter, hands it to Tuhl* Tuhl: "?!!! Wh-What..." *hands Io to Saki, opens the letter* -the letter reads; tuhl, i hope this letter has gotten to you safely. the winds can be unpredictable at times, at least, thats what hakuo says anyway, haha! anyway, i heard about your friend's mission to find someone important to him, and i think i know someone who could help. she's a dokeshi who can tell the exact location of a living person, but she has to see a picture of them within a year or it wont work. she should be arriving in death city sometime in the month, so keep an eye out. also, kaoli says hello. keep in touch, minato. (or in your case, mom)- Shotaro: "What's it say, Tuhl?" Tuhl: *shaking* Q_Q mana: ??? *peeeek* Tuhl: "Shotaro...Do you have a photo of Emine?" Shotaro: "...What are you...?" mana: ????? Tuhl: "You may be able to find him..." *shakes the letter* "Someone may be able to help..." Shotaro: "..." *collapses into his seat* mana: wait, what?! Tuhl: "Someone I know has written about a Dokeshi who can trace someone by photos! This could be the lead Shotaro needs!" Shotaro: "..." *shaking, covering his face* mana: for real?! Tuhl: "That's great news, right?!" Shotaro: "No..." Tuhl: "???" mana: what? Shotaro: *shakes his head* "No." *stands up, runs up to his room, slams the door shut* Tuhl: "...Okay, that's just a tease!" mana: ah-......hmmm.... -outside- kepuri: *on her laptop, making blue prints* *Yohei exits* Yohei: "What you up to?" kepuri: still working on my pet-project. Yohei: "...It's not going to kill people, is it?" kepuri: no! its more of a 'companion' bot this time...im thinking the name 'Kabumaru' Yohei: "Hmm...The design looks do-able but intricate...Good work." kepuri: thanks. it reminds me of kabuto-ranger! *shiny eyes* Yohei: *wide-eye* "You watch Kabuto Ranger?" kepuri: *blush* a-as a kid yeah. my sister kokona always preferred 'Magical Ribbon, Pinky Heart', but eh. Yohei: *awkward blush* "Do you...remember the theme song?" kepuri: *looks around and plays the song on her laptop* Yohei: *goofy childlike grin as he starts singing along* kepuri: blue beetle punch!! XD Yohei: "Red Beetle Kick!" kepuri: green beetle tornado spin attack! chie:....... kepuri: o-o;;; chie:....*breaks into a chuckle fit* yohei you are such a cutie. Yohei: o\\\\\\o "W-We're just being nostalgic..." chie: i think its cute. kepuri:...*blush* w-whatever, i have to work now......hmm? *she spots showtaro walking away*.....excuse me a moment. Yohei: "???" *watches Kepuri following Shotaro* "Um...Okay." Shotaro: *sees Kepuri following...looks downcast* -later, outside, it begins to rain- Shotaro: "..." *shaking* ???: there you are..........kyokotsu... Shotaro: "!!!" *turns around, looking* "Wh-What?!" akaderu: .........*eating a red apple* Shotaro: *backs away* ("I'm getting a bad feeling going through my bones looking at this guy...") akaderu: so you can gain animal abilities by biting bones, eh? well kid..........i've got a bone to pick with _you_. Shotaro: "..." *frowns, fighting pose* akaderu: *smirk* jeez, whats biting you, kiddo? get up on the wrong side of the bed or something?...... Shotaro: "Who are you?! Why do you look all evil and like you're wanting to fight me?!!" akaderu: you should know why.....you say you do good deeds, right kid?......you know murder isnt a good deed, right? Shotaro: "??!! What do you mean?" akaderu: *dry chuckle* listen kid....in any other circumstance, i wouldnt even waste my time with a brat like you.....but the thing is....you killed someone important to me.....i cant forgive that....i want you to suffer....like you made _her_ suffer..... Shotaro: "B-But I never killed any 'her'!" akaderu: ha...ha.....i know what i saw........back then at the death city robo tournament.....you goddamn monster..... Shotaro: "The Robo...Tournament..." *flashbacks to Kepuri...he starts shaking from the memories* "N-No! I didn't! I was trying to--" akaderu:...........*throws his apple to the side* enough bullshit....we're ending this. now. *pulls out a knife* Shotaro: *backs up, frowns, pulls bones from his satchel* "You're making a mistake! I didn't kill Kepuri! In fact, she's--" akaderu: *charges* do you have ANY FUCKING IDEA what she meant to me?! she was the only thing keeping me going! before i met her, i was hated and neglected. my own family only thought of me as a lazy bum, and when i became a dokeshi? they started taking all their anger and stress out on me. they reduced me to nothing more than a walking punching bag! Shotaro: *dodges* "Like I don't know what it's like to be a Dokeshi! But Kepuri is ali--" Kepuri: "?!!! Akaderu?!" akaderu: *he freezes* ......!!...*he turns* ............!!! Kepuri: "...Back away from Shotaro." akaderu:...ke....puri? -he drops the knife- Kepuri: "Yeah! And why are you trying to attack Shotaro?!" akaderu:.....but....i thought you....y-you were- Kepuri: "???" akaderu: i thought he killed you......but.... Kepuri: "Well, he didn't, as is apparent! In fact, Shotaro was trying to save me, but I..." *looks down* akaderu:....but what? *slowly walking over to her* Kepuri: "...He was trying to get me not to give up on my...my life." akaderu:........like....you did for me.....? Kepuri: "..." *nods* akaderu:........*he hugs her* im sorry......i....its my goddamn fault...........its my fault you got turned into....that thing......*he begins to cry* Kepuri: "..." *hugs* Shotaro: "...I'm so lost." \kyoukotsu; still, you brought these two back together, so....indirect good deed complete! \ Shotaro: *pout* /Yeah, I guess.../ Kepuri: *pats Akaderu's back* \kyokotsu:.....will you be ok?\ Shotaro: /I don't know...I feel weird about all this./ -later- Kepuri: "Where have you been all this time?" akaderu: around mostly....hell if i'd know.... *eating another red apple* Kepuri: *pouts* "A bit vague there...Were you just around Death City?" akaderu: yeah....i always made time to visit you........ Kepuri: o\\\\o "When I was in a coma...?" akaderu: yeah. not to be a creep or anything, just to talk to you.... Kepuri: "O-Oh! Right...The hospital let you in?" akaderu:...yeah. said i was close to you.....or _are_ close to you? Kepuri: -\\\\\- "Akaderu..." akaderu: 7///////7;;;;; Kepuri: "..." *pushes herself into his arms* akaderu: *blush* ah- Kepuri: "Just shut up..." *wraps her arms around him* "I...I want to be held for a bit." akaderu: .....*hug* sorry....im not an expert at romantic stuff....but this is nice. Kepuri: -\\\\\\- "Y-Yeah..." akaderu: .....*small smile* Kepuri: *strokes his arm* "Akaderu...Being a Dokeshi..." akaderu: hmm? Kepuri: *small smile* "There is hope...Being a Dokeshi is not so bad, when you are around people you care about...even around humans." akaderu:......heh.... Kepuri: *looks up at him, smiles* akaderu: *blush* Kepuri: *closes her eyes, leans closer to him* akaderu: *leans in, blushing* Kepuri: *brushes her lips along his* mana: awwww. akaderu: O////////////////////O Kepuri: O_O "ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!" -morning, on the road- Ochako: "At least Roswell didn't have any more aliens--" Izuku: *violently shaking* Ochako: "And we get to go to hot springs today!" Izuku: *MORE VIOLENT SHAKING* tsuyu: midoriya? are you feeling alright? Izuku: "NO MORE ALIENS!" *slaps himself in the face* "I AM CALM! HOT SPRINGS WILL BE RELAXING! I AM NOT IMAGINING O--" Black Star: *covers Izuku's mouth* "He's fine. Just had trouble sleeping." soul: *yaaawn* Patty: "Still tired, Soul?" soul: im good. Kid: *holding Stocking's hand, smiles* -elsewhere- Hibana: *reviewing a map of San Francisco* -elsewhere- Tomura: "Update on our target's location?" ???: seems a training session will take place later in this week...what do you think, kurogiri? Kurogiri: "I could get you to that location. It'll be up to you to complete the task." ???: and the others? Kurogiri: "They will provide support, and a distraction..." sachi: and us? Tomura: "Have you had any progress locating that New Orleans witch?" sachi: currently, nothing came up. Tomura: *scraaaaatch* "Disappointing, but not surprising. In this case, maybe you should join the rest and attack the students..." sachi: sounds good. hopefully i generate some good quirks while there... Tomura: "...Game on..." -elsewhere- Meme: *pouring glasses of ice water for everyone* mio: *drinks* phwaaaaah.... =w= so refeshing.... tsugumi: i cant believe that autumn is just around the corner.... ao: and that means autumn enrollments will take place.... Anya: "Which means the pumpkins will be ready..." *shiny eyes* "...Wait, what about autumn enrollments?" mio: you mean like new students arriving? ao: *she nods* Meme: "Then we get to mentor them! Yay!" tsugumi: *shiny eyes* (imaginary student: tsugumi-senpaaai~!) *drooling* Anya: -_-; "Wipe your mouth, Tsugumi..." tsugumi: *does so* Anya: "In any case, let us hope these students are not obnoxious and need to have their hands held..." *secretly imagining mentoring students in the ways of commoners' life* mio: yeah..... *imagining playing video games* -w- *All the girls are reduced to reveries about mentoring new students...drooling* kim:.............*sigh* i'll get the mop. -_-; Kana: *waves hand across their faces...then steals Anya's wallet from her purse* -elsewhere- Yumi: "Kirika, I need some help with Shiori's diaper." kirika: do i have to? Yumi: "That depends: do you want to smell baby poopies all afternoon?" kirika:...alright give me a sec.... *puts on a kitty plague mask* Yumi: -_-; "Oh, sure, that's not going to terrify Shiori in the least..." -after that- Yumi: *holding Shiori* "Don't you feel all better now that Mommy and your sister Kirika gave you a fresh new diaper?" shiori: ^o^ *looks at kirika* ............. *poker face* Yumi: "...Where do you even get a mask like that?" kirika:.....found it at a pawn shop. Yumi: "...Huh. You were at a pawn shop?" kirika: yeah. Yumi: "Hmm...Please tell me you aren't pawning anything yourself..." kirika: nah. Yumi: *nods* "Did you find any good bargains there?" -elsewhere- Spirit: *looking through checklist* "Okay, that takes care of a lot of the back-to-school shopping...Izumi, do you need a new backpack?" izumi: yeah, the one i have now is kinda getting old. Spirit: *looks at ones in the department store* "You want something kind of plain, or something with a character on it?" *holds up an All Might backpack* izumi: *looking around* Spirit: "???" -elsewhere- -a blue haired woman is looking through the shelves of a bookshop- Cashier: *spots blue-haired woman, approaches* "Hello! May I help you find anything?" woman: i-im fine..... child: look at this. they actually made a teary blue lunchbox! child 2: seriously? she's kinda lame compared to other heroes, and she doesnt even do that much. woman:........... q.q Cashier: "Well, let me know if you need anything..." Cashier: "...Are you okay, ma'am?" woman: im.....o-ok..... Cashier: "..." *spots the children* "You know, I've thought Teary Blue is pretty courageous..." woman: -she already left- haha..... Cashier: T_T child: OW! MY EYES! namiko: .....q-q i got scared again.... Cashier: *sobbing* person: MY EYES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE LITERALLY ON FIRE RIGHT NOW!! Security Guard: *into walkie-talkie* T__T "I need medical help, now!" -namiko ended up hiding in an alley way- namiko: i screwed up again..... ???: "It happened again, huh?" namiko: *she turns around*....hi aizawa.....got any spare blow? Aizawa: *sighs, sits down next to her* "Haven't you had enough?" namiko: i just had a rough morning.....i got evicted from my apartment again. Aizawa: "Neighbors complaining about burning pain to their eyes?" namiko:.......yeah.....i'll just have to live in the spare dumpster behind the school for a little while. Aizawa: "That's stupid..." *sighs* "Look, my couch pulls out into a bed...but I'm not going to clean the apartment..." namiko: ....thanks. Aizawa: *nods* "...I got some pot." namiko:....i could use some right now.... Aizawa: *opens baggie, pulls out pipe* -elsewhere- Kid: "So warm..." soul: *streeeetch* Black Star: *splashes Takeru and Izuku* takeru: eep! Izuku: "Ah! That's really hot! Stop that!" Stein: *annoyed grunt* soul: ........ Kid: "Soul? You okay?" soul: yeah....just relaxing.... Kid: *smiles* "These springs are rejuvenating. The mineral water is good for the skin, and of course that has benefits for the body, the mind, and the soul..." soul:....was that a damn pun? Kid: *nervous laugh* Black Star: *looking down at Izuku and Takeru* soul:.........hey....whats this? Stein: "???" soul: I AQUIRED KID'S TOWEL! >:D Kid: o\\\\\o "Hey!" *standing, trying to get his towel back* "Give that back!" soul: haha! Black Star: "Ha ha ha!" *rips Takeru's towel loose* Izuku: "G-Guys! Stop! You're being kind of loud--" takeru: EEK! >/////< Stein: "..." *slumps lower into the water* Kid: "How dare you!" *rips Soul's towel off--and snaps it at him* takeru: waaah!! *BOOOOM* -the wall got knocked down- -awkward silence- Izuku: *towel on fire* "Ah!" *throws it away...then sees the wall is gone* stocking: ............ tsuyu: ribbit? tsubaki: eh? Patty: "..." *thumbs up* liz: o-o;;;;;; soul: *covering himself up* Ochako: o\\\\o *covering her face* ("That's the second time I've seen Kid's...thingie") Kid: D: mina: dang. Izuku: o\\\\\\o -SCREAMING- -on the road, no one said a single thing- Stein: *driving* Black Star: "..." *glancing at the girls...* stocking: *snuggling kid* Kid: T_T *holding her* Ochako: *glancing at Soul and Izuku..." o\\\\o soul: q-q (thinking: maka forgive me for i have sinned.....) Izuku: Q_Q Patty: "...So, I see you boys sure are long and in charge!" mina: its official, no one hears of this and we take this to our graves. Patty: "But I was just about to tweet this--" liz: NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NONONONONONONONO!!! Izuku: *smashes Patty's phone* Patty: "..." *glare* Izuku: Q_____Q "I'll buy you a new one!" -elsewhere- Mineta: "I feel like I just missed out on something incredible..." -SLAM DUNK INTO THE GARBAGE- Mineta: *head first into banana peels and expired dog food* "AAAH!" Iida: "...Well, trash does belong in the garbage can." kyouka: *snerk* Iida: "In any case, we need to prepare for the new mentor-mentee program. Volunteers for mentors to the new students?" Mineta: *muffled* "I'll take the hot ladies--" eijiro: im in! momo: i'll take part. Bakugo: "I'll transform those tiny maggots into actual fighters!" hagakure: what about you, todoroki? Shouto: "I promise to try not to burn or freeze any of the newbies." denki: *playing on his game* Iida: "Kaminari! We will need everyone to pick up the pace on mentoring the new students!" denki: hmm? oh, right right. Bakugo: *looks over Denki's shoulder* "Are you doing multiplayer or something?" denki: yep. AGH! are you kidding?! this 'scorpion bitch' is such a damn griefer i swear! Iida: *gasp* "Such language to use in a user's name!" Bakugo: "BWA HA HA! Don't get your panties in a wad! Losing that badly, Kaminari?" denki: Q-Q why meeeee? Bakugo: " 'Cause you are the minorest of minor characters!" -elsewhere- Ponera: "We need to consider another option...another target for affecting Death's awful organization...Did we acquire anything useful from New Orleans?" milia: shaula got some of these. *she puts out some potion ingredients* grunt: isnt this stuff usually for n-n-ne-necromancy?!?! Ponera: "And what can be made with these?" shaula: it can bring back dead bodies for starters. Ponera: *leans in closer* "Ooooooo...That would be useful~" Medusa: *eyeroll* shaula: ^^ -elsewhere- Stein: "We'll be stopping at Tonto National Forest for the night, then we'll be back in Death City tomorrow afternoon." mina: neato! Stein: "We'll be staying near the Lost Dutchman's Mine, at Superstition Mountains." Ochako: *tapping a finger on her chin* "Tonto...Tonto...What does that word mean?" stocking: depends on what language your speaking in, i guess. *shrug* Ochako: "Why? Which languages can you find the word?" liz: *texting* [liz: hey wes! we'll be back by tomorrow hopefully ^^] [wes: great! miss u. how did yesterday go?] [liz: pretty well] liz:........ [wes: how is soul doing?] [liz: he's going pretty good. also did u see the vid i posted on GB?] [wes: i was so proud of him] liz: *she smiles* [liz: BB soon. <3 u~] [wes: love u too] -elsewhere- Hibana: *slides a map to Gabriella* "I want you to find decent locations here in San Francisco for me and another person." gabriella: um....ok? *she looks* Hibana: "And make sure they are good places. I want to impress this person." gabriella:...yes princess... *sad smile* Hibana: *holds up her fan...covering a small smirk* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "..." lady: thank you for helping with my bags. *she smiles* Shotaro: "Huh? Oh..." *forced smile* "Happy to do a good deed, ma'am." lady: *she nods and exits* Shotaro: *frowns* ("Kepuri...Emine...") -at the house- chie: *looking through movies* hmmm.... Yohei: "Anything good?" chie: well.... -there is a mecha movie, a sci fi, a western, a cartoon about a caveman, a kung-fu movie, a street fighter esque film, and a movie about ninjas- Yohei: "Hmm...Caveman cartoon? What the heck...? Um, what do you want? They all have quite a bit of action..." chie: im not sure.. mana: kung-fu movie! Tuhl: "Yeah, kung-fu sounds good." -knock knock- Tuhl: "???" *walks to the door, looks through peephole* -a woman is there- ???: excuse me, does a kappa named 'Tuhl' live here? Tuhl: "?!" *opens the door* "Is that...?" Tuhl: "Um, I'm Tuhl." ???: may i come in? Tuhl: *stands aside, gesturing for her to come inside* "Of course." -she sits down on a chair- Tuhl: "You're who she said would be coming to see us...to see Shotaro..." ???: *she tenses* *she looks at him* (thinking: im sure its just a coincidence...the name is very common...) Tuhl: "You're who Minato said would be coming?" ???: yes. you can call me 'Setsuna'. Tuhl: *nods* "This is Mana, Chie, and Yohei. Shotaro is out right now..." setsuna:.... chie: *she nods* its good to meet you, miss setsuna. Yohei: "I'm sure Shotaro will be grateful for your assistance: it's really important to him." mana:..... *Door heard opening* mono: we're back... Yohei: "???" Shotaro: *quiet as he enters...looks around the room* "Um..." setsuna: ............... mono: who the heck is she? Yohei: *death glare at Mono* Tuhl: "Shotaro, this is the woman I told you about, the one who can find Emine..." Shotaro: "..." setsuna:....showtaro..... *she is tearing up* Shotaro: "???" Tuhl: *glances at the two...* "That scarf...and Shotaro's...!!!" Yohei: "...!!!" Tuhl and Yohei: ("Holy shit.") mono: ???? setsuna:....you've really grown... Shotaro: "??? Um...I've only been standing here for a few seconds." *looks at Mono, compares his height* "Did I grow that much more, Mono?" mono:...... uuuhhhh..... setsuna: *she just hugs him* Shotaro: "!!! Um..." Tuhl and Yohei: T_T mono: im confused. mana: now that i think of it, she and showtaro....they look a lot alike, huh? Yohei: *sniff* "Um, Chie, I think we need to put some food away..." chie: ah! right! Tuhl: "Saki, I think Io needs a changing...Come along, Mono..." mono: h-hey! mana:....miss setsuna....you.......you're showtaro's mom, arent you? Shotaro: "..." setsuna:.....*she nods* Shotaro: "..." *sobbing* setsuna:...showtaro...i understand if you hate me.....it was unfair of me to abandon you.....i was.... *sigh* i didnt want to burden you with having a dokeshi for a mother... chie:........................................ Shotaro: "J-Just..." *hugs Setsuna tightly* "You're here..." setsuna: ......*she hugs him tightly* my baby... Shotaro: *crying, laughing--with a bear hug on his mom* Yohei: "..." *hugs Chie* -later- Shotaro: *bouncing in his seat* "Where did you get that awesome scarf?!" setsuna: i've had it for a while. actually, i cut it in half and gave the other half to you. Shotaro: "...Woooooooow...That's so cool!" mana: where have you been this whole time? setsuna: just wandering. helping people from time to time. Shotaro: *squeeing at Mana* "You heard that? 'Helping people'!" mana: yep, just like you. chie: i guess the fruit doesnt fall far from the tree. Shotaro: *blushes, chuckles* "Mom, I have so much to ask!" *pulls out a list from his pocket--which unfurls down and along the entire floor, into the hallway, and the kitchen* setsuna: oh... o.o; Shotaro: "First off, how old was I when you left me? Second, what's my middle name? Third, why is the sky blue--Oh, wait...Sorry, I've kind of been writing this for years, so there are some dumb questions in here. Let me cross out the middle name one--" setsuna: well, for the first one, you were just a baby. Shotaro: "...Oh. That young?" setsuna:....*she nods* Shotaro: "...Mom? Did people try to hurt you for being a Dokeshi?" setsuna:.................................. Shotaro: "..." *holds out his hands* "They've tried to hurt me, too." setsuna: ......*she hugs him* Shotaro: "Mom..." *hugs her* setsuna:...... chie: *tearing up* Yohei: *holds her hand* io: ?? Tuhl: "..." *holds Io, passes them to Saki* saki: hey sweetie... *snuffles* Shotaro: "Mom...I know we have a lot to talk about with finding my friend...but maybe we can talk about it in the morning?" setsuna: *she nods* Shotaro: *nods* "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- mina: zzzzzzzz........ Ochako: *tossing a bit, hands covered with gloves* Izuku: *clutching his notebook in his sleep* tsuyu: *by the lake, getting a quick swim in* Kid: *kisses Stocking on the cheek* stocking: mmmm.... *snoozing while she sits in his lap* Kid: ("She's incredible...") stocking: zzzzz...... Black Star and Patty: *shoveling near the Lost Dutchman's Mine* Patty: "Gold has to be here somewhere in Tonto!" Black Star: *holds up something* "I FOUND IT!" *holds up gold...fool's gold* tsubaki: *learning to work the grill* Stein: "Got the grill going yet?" tsubaki: i think so...ah! there we go! Stein: "Good...Glad you're doing this and not someone fire-crazy like that weird grenade kid." tsubaki: ^^; takeru: *shudders* Stein: "...Takeru, why don't you help me set up one more tent while Tsubaki and Soul start cooking?" takeru: o-ok. Stein: "Hold the posts, I'll hammer them in..." Kid: *nodding off* -later- Ochako: "Yummy fish, Tsubaki!" Black Star: *pouting, because Stein told him the gold was fake* tsubaki: thanks. ^^; Izuku: "Just another day and we'll all be back home..." liz: yeah... Kid: "Back in our own beds, then back to classes...with some new students entering, I'm sure." soul: *he nods* -ochako's phone rings- Ochako: *looks* "Amazed I get a signal out here..." Ochako: *answers* "Hello?" Ochako: "Hey, Yuu! How are you?" liz: ?? Ochako: "Really?! Great! Do you know where you're living yet?" Izuku: "..." *looks at Tsuyu* " 'Cousin'?" tsuyu: *shrug* Ochako: "Uh huh...Okay! Great! I'll see you then! Say hi to the family for me!" liz: relatives? Ochako: "Love you! ... Okay, bye!" *hangs up* "Hey, my cousin is coming to Death City!" liz: awesome! Izuku: "Y-Yeah! That's...great!" Ochako: "I know, right?! She's so hardworking all the time! You'll love her! I mean, not love-love love her--that would be weird!" tsuyu: do you need some water? Ochako: "Sure!" -elsewhere- Hibana: *studying the map and lists of suggestions* "Gabriella, are these the best locations in San Francisco that you would recommend for me and my guest?" gabriella: *she nods* Hibana: *looking sincere* "I'm not sure this is the best you could offer." *leans forward* "I want you to tell me: if it was you instead of me going out around San Francisco, what would be the places _you_ would want to visit? What would be the perfect day in San Francisco for Gabriella?" gabriella: well....*she checks the map and points to a few places, like a library, a few coffee places and shops, etc* Hibana: *smiles* "Just what I wanted to hear: thank you. Oh, that reminds me: Gabriella, I can't do this on my own, so my guest and I will require your services during our outing tomorrow. Be sure to dress comfortably and stylish to accompany us--I can always have my tailor help with that~" gabriella: oh, um....ok. Hibana: *smiles* "Well, I'm going to have a bath before ordering in something to eat." *points on the map at a coffee shop* "I'll see you right here tomorrow morning at 8 AM." gabriella: right! -elsewhere- Spirit: *asleep on a couch* "Zzzz..." sachiko:....*puts a blanket over him* Spirit: *smiles in his sleep as the blanket lies over him* -elsewhere- -BANGING ON THE DOOR- yuuji: OI! SHITRAG! TURN YOUR F*CKING MUSIC DOWN YOU STITCHED FUCK! Dabi: "...I _like_ it this loud." yuuji: well its keeping sachi and me awake, so shut the fuck up! Dabi: "...Nah, I don't think I will. If it keeps you awake, too bad. And since you can't sleep, why don't you two do something else?" -something is heard inside- yuuji:....what the hell was that? do you have a hooker in there _again_? Dabi: "...If I do, what would be your reaction?" yuuji:......there's a hooker in there, isnt there? -_-; Dabi: "...Want in?" yuuji: no! D:< Dabi: "Then do kindly go back to your room, and fuck Sachi--or yourself. Because I don't care." yuuji: *flips him of and exits* asshole. Dabi: *shuts the door* "Now, where were we?~" yuuji: -_-; Kurogiri: "Dabi is quite the difficult one..." yuuji: no shit. Kurogiri: "Let him be--you don't want to get on his bad side." *offers earplugs* yuuji:...thaaanks. Kurogiri: "Could always drink yourself to sleep--" *THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP* yuuji:....yes. yes please. all the drinks. all of them. Kurogiri: -_-; "I'm on it..." sachi: T_T Kurogiri: *passes a drink to Sachi* sachi: thanks kurogiri. Kurogiri: *nods* -elsewhere in the building- Tomura: *tossing* "N-No..." -noises are heard in the room above- Tomura: "..." *grabs a random broomstick and pokes it up at the ceiling* "Please...quiet..." -moans- Tomura: "..." *scraaaaaatch* "Do I have to make a point to you up there?" -elsewhere- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: zzzzz....... Izuku: *outside the tent, looking at the stars* tsuyu: cant sleep? Izuku: *shakes his head* tsuyu: want to talk about it? Izuku: "..." *nods* "Just thinking about this trip..." *looks at his fist, then up at the stars* "How to go further..." tsuyu: ah. Izuku: *puts his hands together* "It helps to know there are other people trying to do the same..." *looks at the sky* "But it still can feel isolating." tsuyu: perhaps. but just remember we're all here if you need us, ok? Izuku: "..." *smiles at her* ("One for all...") "Thanks..." tsuyu: its not a problem. Izuku: "How about you? Trouble sleeping?" tsuyu: not really, just seeing if anyone else was up. Izuku: "Hmm...Want to look at the stars for a bit?" tsuyu: sure. Izuku: *quiet, looking up...smiles, rest his hands to his sides* tsuyu: it's peaceful out here. Izuku: *nods* "Have you gotten to see much of the forest and park?" tsuyu: yeah, the lake is really clear. *she smiles* Izuku: "Oh, that's good. Wish I had walked to it." tsuyu: there's always tomorrow morning. Izuku: "You're right. I'm sure my mom would love a photo of it." tsuyu: sounds like a plan then. Izuku: *smiles at her, then yawns* "Thanks, Tsuyu--Tsu." -elsewhere- Meme: *snoring* Anya: *struggling to sleep* ("Ugh...That noise...") mio: *asleep at her laptop* Anya: *sits up, glares at Meme...puts on her coat and exits to the kitchen* Meme: *tosses a bit...then stands up in her sleep* mio: zzzz...... ao: .......*follows* Meme: *follows Anya in her sleep to the kitchen* Anya: "What on eart--?" Meme: *lifts Anya in her arms and cradles her like a baby* Anya: o\\\\\\\o ao:....*taking something out of the drawer* Meme: *muttering a lullaby* ao: *she takes out a kitchen knife* Anya: *whispering* "Put me down, Meme! You are sleepwalking! Sleep-lullabying! Sleep-annoying-me!" ao: *smiles* Anya: *spots Ao* "?!!!" ao: *raises it up* Anya: "AO! WHAT ARE YOU DO--?!" ao: *slices into some bread* good evening. i'm just making late night snack. do you want any? Anya: "...FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF" Meme: *wakes up to the smell of bread* "Oh, that would be lovely!" *looks at Anya* "Why are you in my arms?" Anya: "I'D LIKE TO KNOW AS WELL!" -morning- Hibana: *waiting at a table at the San Francisco cafe* gabriella: i'm here. Hibana: "Oh!" *looks up, smiles* "Happy you arrived." *gestures to the other empty chair at the table* "You look lovely this morning." gabriella: um... thank you. *blush* Hibana: "Ready to start this day? I'm so happy that my special guest has arrived~" gabriella: *she looks around* ???? Hibana: *rests a hand lightly over Gabriella's* "You." gabriella: ah.... O//////////////////////////////////////////////////////O Hibana: *smiles* "I think that someone who works as hard as you do for me deserves a day. Whatever you want today, it's yours." gabriella: *she blushes and smiles* Hibana: "So, you take the lead today...What would you like to order?" -elsewhere- Izuku: *holding up his camera, motioning to classmates* "Get a bit closer--I want to get more of the lake in the photo." tsuyu: *nods* soul: everything ready? Izuku: "Yep! Three...two..." *SNAP* "Got it!" stocking: great. Izuku: *shows it to classmates* "That water really is beautiful." soul: *he nods, noticing something along his head* Ochako: *small smirk* "Admiring yourself in the picture, Soul?" soul: ?! j-just looking.... (thinking: maka....) *Small bit of wind passes by Soul's ear* Ochako: "???" Izuku: *notices something in the distance* (ﺧ益ﺨ) stocking: ?? Izuku: "I know now why this park is called 'Tonto'..." *points to the distance, where there is a set of mountains that looks familiar* *Loud Echo*: "FOOL!" -on the road- Stein: *driving, sipping coffee* Patty: "Just a few hours, and we're home!" liz: O-O;;; Black Star: "What's with you, Liz?" liz: *shakes her head* i-its nothing.... Kid: "???" Izuku: *emailing photos to his mom, then checking social media...* [boom-boom-bass; neat. cant w8 2 C U guys soon.] [deku: same! hope you all are doing well] [countexplode18: WHEN R U GETTIN BACK HERE U NERD?! I'M GONNA KILL U!] Izuku: "Kyouka sent a nice message, and Kacchan...um...he's doing okay." [shroomyshroom; dude, thats rad] [deku: ^^; Thanks!] [yuuraka; So. You're the 'Deku' my cousin told me about? I look forwards to working with you and the others.] [deku: oh, ochako's cousin?] [yuuraka: Yes. I shall introduce myself proper during the autumnal entrance ceremony.] [deku: okay. well, look forward to meeting you then!] Izuku: "Hey, Ochako! Your cousin--" liz: ah, looks like we're here. Ochako: "???" Kid: *looks out the window* "Nice to be back..." mina: neato! Black Star: "YOUR GOD IS BACK, DEATH CITY!" tsubaki: ^^; Stein: "Good. Sooner we get in and find a place to park, the sooner you all can leave." Patty: "Awwww, we love you too, teach!" *cheek pinch* Stein: -_- tsuyu: actually, you can just drop me off at my house. Stein: "...I'm going to have to do that for all of you, aren't I?" *All hands go up* Stein: *grumble* "Tsuyu, give me directions..." -after tsuyu, mina, and ochako are dropped off at their residences- Izuku: *staring at his phone still...* soul: *looking out the window* Patty: "Hey, Sis, you okay?" liz: yeah. Patty: "You sure? You seemed surprised about something earlier." liz: nothing..... (excalibur's voice: foooooool!) *cringe* Patty: "???" Kid: *hugging Stocking* stocking: cant wait to get home. takeru:...ah! -they have arrived to the 2nd brigade base- yasunoki: *salutes* Patty: "Bye, Takeru!" *hug* takeru: s-see you in school patti!.....*salutes to the commander* Patty: *waves* "Later, cutie!" Honda: "??? You have a girlfriend, Juggernaut?" takeru: uh...ummm.. >//////////////< yasunoki: *sweatdrop* c-commander... -_-; Honda: "It's a fair question! I bet Juggernaut is a real lady killer! Am I right?" yasunoki: commander, we should probably help private noto unpack -_-; Honda: "Very well..." *winks at Takeru and proceeds to help unpack* takeru: ./////. -later- stocking: we're back! Yumi: "Welcome home!" *hugs Stocking and Kid* Patty: "Julie!" julie: *hug* lord death: *hugs kid* hey kiddo! heather: good to see you're all safe. Patty: *smiles at Heather* Kid: *hugs Lord Death* "I missed you..." *looks for Kirika* kirika: yo. Kid: *waves* "Hi. How have things been?" lord death: good. shiori missed you. Kid: *smiles at Shiori, waves* shiori: *her eyes light up* kid! kid! Kid: *reaches out to Shiori to hold her* "Missed me?" shiori: *hug* Kid: "Hee hee..." shiori: ^o^ Kid: "We brought souvenirs!" shiori: ?? Kid: *leans down, picks up a small skull-head plush doll for Shiori* "Who does this look like?" shiori: ....dad? Kid: *laughs* "Yes! And you can say 'dad' so well!" shiori: *huuug* dad! hehe! Kid: *smiles at Death* Yumi: *small smirk at Death* "Looks like a plushie is stealing your thunder..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *flexing his arm* tamaki: *timing* Arthur: *loud grunt* "How was that?" tamaki: better than last time. nozomi: nice job, arthur. *claps* Arthur: "Th-Thanks." *smiles at Nozomi* "I'm back to about full strength." miwa: not bad kiddo. Arthur: *blush* "So, I guess I'll have to ask the Commander when I go out on patrol." tamaki: speaking of....where even is he? Arthur: "The Commander had said something about a new shipment of weights that he--" Akitaru: "Yo." *Akitaru is on a unicycle, lifting weights* nozomi: O-O;;;;;;;;; Arthur: -_-; Akitaru: "Working on balance today. And it tones the core muscles." tamaki: that seems....dangerous. Akitaru: "Like our usual days at work aren't? Besides, how hard can this be?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "This was a good choice, Gabriella! How did you hear about this place?" gabriella: i did a bit of web browsing and reading reviews. Hibana: "Always so thorough." *takes a lick of her ice cream cone* "How is your flavor?" gabriella: delicious~! Hibana: "Mind if I have a taste of yours?" gabriella: um...i-if you want... Hibana: *leans over, licks her cone, picking up a dollop of the ice cream before licking her lips* "Delicious indeed~ Feel free to have a taste of mine." gabriella: um.... ./////. Hibana: *holds her own cone in between them as she takes another lick of it* "What did you want to do after this?" -elsewhere- Shotaro: *hands his mother a photo from a newspaper clipping* "This is him..." setsuna: hmmm....there's a church building. on Japonshima. mana: so back where we started then.... Shotaro: "..." *curling his knees up to his chest on the couch* setsuna: hmm? showtaro? is everything ok? Shotaro: "...I don't know that I can do this." mana: hmm? setsuna: what do you mean? Shotaro: "Emine...He's not the same person I knew...When I last saw him, he..." *buries his head in his knees* setsuna:..... Shotaro: "...He killed Charisma Justice." setsuna: ?? Shotaro: "We tried to stop the Masked Assembly, these bad Dokeshi...and we were doing fine--until Emine...He had some mask with three eyes...and I couldn't move. I just froze. Justice threw me out of the building--just as Emine stabbed him through the head. ...When I could move again...I just ran away." setsuna:....showtaro..... Shotaro: "I couldn't save him, Mom. I couldn't save him..." setsuna:.....*she hugs him* Shotaro: *holds onto her, sobbing* setsuna: *humming softly* Shotaro: *cries himself until almost sleeping* setsuna:....*rubs his back* Shotaro: "Zzz..." setsuna:...... Shotaro: *stays asleep* mana:.... Yohei: *small knock on the door* "Setsuna? I can take him off your hands for a bit..." setsuna: its fine... Yohei: *nods* "Want me to bring you anything?" setsuna: i'm alright for now. Yohei: "Okay..." *looks down the hall* chie: ..... *concerned* Yohei: "..." *walks up to her...hugs her* chie:....*she hugs back* Yohei: *strokes her back* -in their room- chie: *she snuggles up to him* mmmm..... Yohei: *kisses her cheek* "I love you." chie: i love you too, babe. *leans into his chest* Yohei: *holds her, sliding his hand along her lower back* "You are amazing...incredible...and loving..." chie: *blush* i could say the same for you....i can tell you're going to be a great dad... *looks down at her stomach* Yohei: *holds hand gently over her stomach...leans down, kisses lightly* chie: hmhm~ ^^ Yohei: *hugs at her waist, resting his cheek against her stomach* "...You feel warm." chie: *she smiles and ruffles his hair* Yohei: "I love you, Chie." *kisses lightly up her stomach* chie: i love you too, yohei. Yohei: *reaches her neck, a light kiss there* chie: ahhh.... u///u Yohei: *kisses where her neck reaches her cheek* "You're blushing." chie: mmmm.... Yohei: *lets a hand slide under her pajama shirt, resting on her hip* chie: mmmmm Yohei: *massages her hip before moving up her side...* chie: *nuzzles* Yohei: *lets his hands rest along her skin, as he holds her, feeling her breathe as her chest rises and falls chie: mmmmm.... Yohei: *moves a finger along one button of her pajamas* -elsewhere- Hibana: *wiping away tears, at the San Francisco LGBTQ Museum* gabriella: ......*faint smile* Hibana: "So much history I didn't know...Thank you for recommending this...Gabriella?" gabriella: hmm? i just, wanted to pay respects and everything. *faint blush* Hibana: *nods* "...Can I tell you something?" gabriella: hmm? .////. Hibana: *wrings her hands* "When I was at the church...even when I was a little girl, it was pretty obvious to me that I wasn't just attracted to boys..." *blushes* gabriella: .... O//////////O *steam coming off her head* Hibana: "??? Do you think less of me for being bi?" gabriella: no, of course not. i dont feel anyone should be judged for who they are attracted to. (thinking: if i did, it would just make me a hypocrite...) Hibana: *crying* "Thank you..." gabriella:...*hug* Hibana: *returns the hug, letting out a small laugh* "It's silly...I must have been so obvious to people..." -elsewhere- Kid: *lies down in bed* "Aaah..." stocking: *lays next to him* so good to be back. Kid: "Agreed..." *holds her hand* "This trip...It was fun, exciting...embarrassing...and I was so worried..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "If you had been hurt...or worse..." *hugs her* stocking:....*rubs his back and head* Kid: *stays in her arms, mewing lightly* stocking:...i love you kid. Kid: "I love you, too." *kisses her wrist* stocking:..... Kid: *closes his eyes, inhales* "Please don't leave..." stocking:.....i wont, kid.... Kid: *smiles lightly...his breathing slows down as he starts to fall asleep* stocking:.....*holding him close* Kid: "Zzz..." *rests in her arms* stocking:.....zzzzzz *They fall asleep...and dream* -morning- Kid: *yawn, opening his eyes to see Stocking with him...smiles* stocking: zzzzz Kid: *watches her sleep, getting comfortable in bed* stocking: .....*hugs* Kid: *hugs her back, kisses her forehead* stocking: ......... Kid: *smiles* "Sleep okay?" stocking: zzzzzz Kid: "..." ("She must be really exhausted.") -later- Kid: "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. *streeeetch* nice to be back home after so long. Kid: *looks at Stocking's summer packing* "Agreed." *hugs her as she stretches* "A bit more privacy." stocking: *she nods* i think that should be everything now... maid: your autumn wardrobe. *she hands stocking a luggage container and takes the other before vanishing* Kid: o__o "She's fast." stocking: well, when your dad is called 'the king of time and space'.....*shrug* Kid: "True..." *smiles* "I always love your autumn attire." stocking: *she rolls her eyes* you say that about all my clothes, you little dork. Kid: "It's true! You look great in anything~" stocking: hehe. *she smooches him on the nose* Kid: *blushes, smiles* "May I help with unpacking?" stocking: sure. -later at school- mina: we got gifts for everyone~! -at lunch- Iida: *bows* "I look forward to your gift from your road trip on my birthday!" Bakugo: -_-; "Stop yelling...My head is killing me..." hanta: *flustered over an earlier incident* .//////. Mashirao: *looking at Hanta* "You okay?" hanta: YES! FINE THANKS! Mashirao: *backs up* hagakure: ?? Iida: "You seemed troubled, Sero. What's that paper in your hand?" Bakugo: *glancing over Hanta's shoulder* hanta: *he eats it* O-O kyouka: O_O sero what the shit? Iida: "If you need fiber, the cafeteria provides much better dining options..." -at another table- Jacqueline: "It sounds like you had an eventful roadtrip." Patty: "You have no idea." kim: yeah, but im pretty jealous. Black Star: "How so? 'Cause you were stuck at work?" kim: yeah. Black Star: "At least you made some money--and work has to be more normal than the kind of people we were traveling with." Patty: *smirks* "Some aren't that normal. Kind of below-average." *holds up a pinkie finger* Black Star: o\\\\o kim: ???? Patty: "So, Kim, make any new friends at work?" *ignoring Black Star* -elsewhere- Hibana: "All bags are packed, we're out of the hotel room...When is the limo arriving to take us to the airport, Gabriella?" gabriella: should be here within fifteen minutes. Hibana: *smiles* "That's good. You're always so organized...Hey, listen...If you're not busy this Friday, could you free up some time for me...and for you? There's a restaurant I've been meaning to dine at, and I'd like for you to join me. Not for work--just for...us." gabriella: oh. um...o-ok. sounds nice. .////. Hibana: *nods* "The restaurant is called La flamme bleu. Don't let the name fool you--it's not that fancy." *smiles* "I look forward to having dinner with you." -elsewhere- Ponera: "Progress report on the potions?" shaula: test subject 1 is being prepped as we speak. Ponera: *happy clap* "Yay!" *looks at Test Subject #1* shaula: *she watches* lets see how this turns out... Ponera: "Um...Why the glass?" shaula:...safety precaution. Ponera: "...Very well. Begin the experiment." -elsewhere- Spirit: *on phone with Sachiko* "Okay, so I pick up Izumi at 3...Any errands to run?" sachiko: that should be everything. Spirit: "Great. Hang in there tonight--I'll have dinner ready when you get home." sachiko: thanks. *she smiles* Spirit: *smiles* "Okay, I'll let you get back to work. Love you." sachiko: *tiny blush* love you too. Spirit: "Bye." -elsewhere- *There is a cylinder containing...a mass of cells...It lets out a noise, like that of a thud, before what sounds like someone's name..."Yohei"...* guard: ?? Cells: "Yohei...Hi..." guard: ?! Cells: "Yo...Hi...Where?" -elsewhere- Kid: *stretches* "That was quite a day...Where would you like to go?" stocking: *streeetch* yeah. good to be back.....how about deathbucks? Kid: *nods* "I could use a bit of coffee to wake up. And I do wonder whether they have added new desserts to their menu since we departed~" stocking:........ =/////= *drools* Kid: *pats her mouth with a tissue* "Even your drool is symmetrical~" stocking: >////< liz: yeaaaah, thats _totally_ not a creepy thing to say to a girl... Kid: -_-; "I'm just--I just...I mean, if Stocking has put up with me after all of my...Let's just move on." stocking: *pats his back* Kid: *small smile* stocking: dont worry kiddo, i still love you~ Kid: "I love you, too." -later- Kid: *they are seated at the table* "Hmm...What to drink...?" stocking: i think i might have some of the rose tea. Kid: *nods* "I want something a little stronger, so I'll have a small coffee." lin: coming right up~ Akua: *leaning against the counter* mono: ....... 7-7 Akua: "What's your problem, tiny?" mono: that guy....he annoys me. Akua: "??? Why's that? Seems like the usual annoying customer." mono: i know him from school, he has this weird symmetry fetish. its so irritating! people like that are the 7th worst kind of person there is. Kid: *laughing at something Stocking says--then spots Mono...and frowns* mono: *glaaaares* stocking:...? Kid: "You..." mono:...hmph! *turns to another customer* Kid: *grumbles* "Evil asymmetry..." stocking:........*holds his hands* Kid: *inhales* "Sorry...I was distracted." Akua: *small lightbulb* "Hey, Mono...Maybe you should give that guy a special something..." mono: like what? Akua: *whispers* "Make that guy's order asymmetrical..." mono: *smirks* -and so- Kid: *twitch twitch* "..." *twitch* "I have complaints about the food...and service." -mono was put on janitorial duty after that stunt- -later- Kid: "..." *inhale* "I wish I wasn't so fixated..." stocking:.....*hug* want to do something else? Kid: *nods* "Where to?" stocking:....maybe we could pay your mom a visit? Kid: *nods* "That sounds nice." -at the graveyard- Kid: "Hello, Mother. It's me, Kid. I'm here with Stocking." stocking: *she nods* Kid: "...Overall, I'm getting through life well." *holds Stocking's hand* "We have had some challenges, some scary moments...but we survived." stocking:.... Kid: "I know Father misses you, and he continues to be a great parent...He and...Yumi have tended so well to me and now Shiori and Kirika..." stocking:...... Kid: *rests hand along the tombstone* "I love you, Mother. Thank you for all that you have given me." stocking:.....*she puts a soft hand on his shoulder* Kid: *holds her hand, wiping away tears* stocking:....*hug* Kid: *hugs her, crying but smiling* "Thank you." -later- Kid: *walking with Stocking, holding hands* "That meant a lot to me. Thank you for being there with me." stocking: of course kid. *she smiles* Kid: "Did you want to return home?" stocking: sure.... Kid: *smiles at her* "Okay...Any craving for dinner?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *completes practice with his sword, slicing through all the targets effortlessly* nozomi: excellent timing, arthur. Arthur: .\\\\. "Th-Thanks...I was worried I was going to screw up." Takehisa: *resisting urge to criticize Arthur's form* ("He could have been a bit faster...") tamaki: you certainly are doing better now. Arthur: *blushes more* "That means a lot..." *avoids eye contact* tamaki:..... padma: *sigh* *she has confetti in her hair* Takehisa: "Hmm...That will be quite a mess to clean up after the birthday festivities..." padma: no kidding..... -_-; Takehisa: "At least it was kind of you to host a birthday for Misora so..." *awkward shoulder pat* "Good work." -elsewhere- Kishiri: "So, Gab, how did work out in LA and San Fran treat you?" gabriella: it was a wonderful trip. Kishiri: "That's good. Given how much the Commander works you, thought you'd be exhausted. But you've been smiling so much and seem so happy and shit." gabriella: yeah, but i'm happy as long as she's happy... Kishiri: "Yeah, and she seems _really_ happy. Whatever you did, keep it up--makes working around here easier!" -elsewhere- Ponera: o________o "Goddess help us...Shaula...What have you done?" shaula: ooook.....that didnt work as well as i hoped. hey, its just one, we can just gun it down and work on test subject 2. Ponera: " 'Gun it down'?" *facepalm* "This isn't one of your video games...*Sigh* I'll send Grimoire and others...What have you changed to make Test Subject #2 actually work well?" shaula: *shows her notes* lets see how this one works after we clean this mess. Ponera: "...Very well. I also will be increasing reinforcements. I don't want a repeat." ("At least I have one wild card...but I hope it doesn't come to that...") -elsewhere- Shotaro: *looking at photos* mana: *studying* Shotaro: *photos of Yohei, Chie, and him on the road; a few with Tool and Chie; then...a selfie with Charisma Justice* *frowns...turns off his phone, stands, starts pulling a suitcase out of the closet* mana: showtaro? Shotaro: "If we're going to find Emine, we'll need to pack..." mana: ?? Shotaro: "Who knows where he'll run to next if we don't stop him..." *looks at her* "...Are you going to be with me?" mana:....*she nods* yeah. i did promise to help you, didnt i? Shotaro: "..." *smiles* "Thanks." -elsewhere- Wes: "I saw the video Liz sent to me, Soul..." soul: oh...um.... .////.; Wes: *pat on the shoulder* "You were awesome! Great work!" soul:....mom and dad didnt see it......did they? Wes: "..." *pulls his hand back* "No..." ("Thank goodness for privacy settings...I hope...") soul:....... Wes: "...I did share it with some friends--" soul: ?! Wes: "They don't know Mom and Dad! And they are other musicians who--" soul: ....................... Wes: "Soul...You're really talented. And I think you should share that talent with others..." soul:....m-maybe.... 7///7; Wes: *smiles* "Okay..." *one arm hug* "Take your time." soul:............. Wes: "So, what else happened on the trip? Liz seemed a little reticent about some topics." -soul explains what all happened- Wes: o_o "...That was eventful...I'm just glad you, Liz, and everyone is safe..." *small laugh* "It also sounds like some embarrassing circumstances, too." soul: .////////.;;; Wes: "Kind of envy you: you guys sound like you are all so close." soul: yeah..... Wes: "...Maybe you and I could go with some of your friends and some of mine--just a night out." soul:...um...sure. Wes: *smiles* ("...Maybe he'll meet someone...or maybe he already has...He seems to be hiding something else.") soul:........ Wes: "Well, almost time for dinner! Hope you like the meal." soul: ok. -elsewhere- Kid: "Delicious meal." stocking: mmmm~ roxanne: we worked extra hard on this one. Kid: "We appreciate it--thank you!" Patty: *patting her belly* "Yum~" kirika: zzzzz...... *curled up on the couch like a cat* mocha: zzzz.... Yumi: *puts a blanket over Kirika* kirika:....... -w- Yumi: *smiles, kisses Kirika's forehead lightly* lord death: ....*picks her up and takes her to her room, tucking her in* pleasant dreams. Yumi: *smiles at Death* shiori: zzzzzz..... Yumi: *checks on Shiori, adjusting her blanket* "Sleep well, too, cutie." -morning- Kid: "Mmmm..." stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: "Morning, beautiful~" stocking: morning~<3 Kid: "Sleep okay?" *kisses her cheek* stocking: yeah...had some nice dreams. Kid: *nods* "I can't remember mine..." *takes her hand, kisses it lightly* "Was I in your nice dreams?" stocking: yeah.... Kid: "Glad to hear." *small smooch on her lips* "Anything in your dreams that you wanted to do today?" -at school- Iida: *stiffer than usual* mina: you alright, tenny? Iida: *squeaky voice* "Ye--" *clears his throat* "Y-Yes...Just get nervous..." mina: ok. *shrug* Iida: ("Please don't let this birthday be embarrassing for me...") *shouts* "I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS DAY OF CLASSES!" Izuku and Ochako: ._. -silence- Iida: "..." *runs out of the room and down the hall* momo:........... kyouka: well _that_ was weird. Bakugo: "Tch. Switch him to decaf already." Ochako: "...So, my cousin will be in classes soon!" momo: thats wonderful to hear. *she smiles* mina: she's going to start this september, right? Ochako: "Yep! It's going to be so cool to have family here!" denki: ^^..........todoroki? you alright? Shouto: "...No." denki:...wanna talk about it? Shouto: "...He has been trying to call me again. My father." denki: oh...um..... >->;;;; Shouto: "Yes...I will be changing my phone number. Again." denki:.... say, did you hear about the new movie showing later this week? Shouto: "No. Which film?" -at lunch- Kid: *presents a cupcake to Stocking* stocking: mmmmmm~<3 Kid: "I had asked the cafeteria to special order these before we left New Orleans..." stocking: awwww. *kiss* Kid: *kisses back gently, pulls back, licks his lips slightly* "I can taste the frosting." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *holds her hand* -elsewhere at lunch- Arthur: "Still sore, Shinra?" shinra: just a bit... Arthur: "At least you got in a lot of running--and your flame feet got you a long distance." shinra: yeah...i could use a bath when i get back... Arthur: "Yeah...Just wish the showers were in better repair. When the cold water kicks in--ugh." shinra:....maybe we should get part time jobs too? Arthur: *smiles widely* "HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS! AT THE RENAISSANCE FAIR!" shinra: ….loud q-q; Arthur: "And what of you, squire? Where will you seek employment?" shinra:....*shrugs* Arthur: "We'll pick up a list of jobs from the DWMA help center--I'm sure there will be something there for you." shinra: ok... Arthur: "Just think: we get money, hot water, better showers..." shinra: yeah, and then i wont have to use the girl's showers anymore! Jacqueline: *at a nearby table, hearing that shouting* "???" Arthur: "No more awkward events of people walking in on us showering!" shinra: shhhhh!!! tamaki: or vice versa..... ^^~ *she has a smile, but a dark aura around her* Arthur: o\\\\\o *inches back a bit from Tamaki* shinra: *hiding behind arthur* Arthur: "In all fairness, by this point, we've all seen each other naked so often that we can probably memorize every last inch of each other--" Jacqueline: *chokes on her drink* -SMACKED- tamaki: >//////< shinra: *wince* fang-hua: even _i_ felt that... Arthur: *knocked to the floor* Q____Q ("It's still true...") nozomi: 0-0;;;; Tsukiyo: *whispers to Fang-Hua* "Just what on earth goes _on_ at that Brigade?" fang-hua: i have no idea... Tsukiyo: *small smirk* "Then I'll just have to imagine~" fang-hua: -_-; Tsukiyo: *sneaks up to Tamaki, taps her shoulder* "So, which of those boys are you dating?" tamaki: NYAH!! -PUNCH- haaaa...... nozomi: o-o;;;;; shinra:............*exits* Tsukiyo: *sent flying towards Fang-Hua* Arthur: *still on the floor* "So much pain.." fang-hua: o-o; you ok? -later- Stein: "...Can I have one lunch break without numerous students coming in injured just from a meal gone badly?" nurse: its the DWMA, what do you expect? Stein: "Point taken." *looks at the patients* "Arthur, we'll give you another cold compress. Tsukiyo, your nose isn't broken, and--Kim?! How did you get injured?" kim: im a nurses aid today. Stein: "...Oh. Sorry. So many people coming in here, lost track. Kim, Madoka, tend to Arthur and Tsukiyo." madoka: yes sir. kim: on it. Arthur: "I just want day without getting injured..." Tsukiyo: "Hello, cuties~" *winks at Kim and Madoka* madoka: um... kim: yo. Arthur: "My head hurts." Tsukiyo: "Make me feel all better with your healing touch~" madoka: here.... *she gets him a compress* kim: O-O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Tsukiyo: *winks at Kim* "I'm not sure I've seen you around here. You a weapon?" kim: meister actually. Tsukiyo: "Oh, darn. I've never had a chance to wield a weapon before..." kim: maybe one day? *shrug* Tsukiyo: "I'll just have to ask around...There any cute weapons around here without meisters?" kim: hmmm.... -later- Black Star: "What answer did you get for #4, Soul?" soul: ....... Black Star: "Yo, Earth to Soul--you there, buddy?" soul: hmm? Yeah… Black Star: "I was asking about a worksheet question. Something bothering you?" soul: im doing fine. just thinking. Black Star: "...Something you want to talk about?" soul: nah. Black Star: *shrug* "Well, back to my question: what did you get for Number--" *SHOVE* Tsukiyo: "Hey, there!" soul: ?! what the heck? Tsukiyo: "I'm Tsukiyo Usada, with the Lucky Number 7 Brigade! And you're Soul Eater, right?" *Tsukiyo's foot is holding Black Star face down on the floor* soul: um....yeah? Tsukiyo: "Neat! And you're a weapon, huh? I've never wielded a weapon before! Mind if I try?" soul:....sorry, not interested. try asking someone else. Tsukiyo: "Oh, come on! It'll be fun! Don't you want some cute girl with her hands all over you, swinging you around the room?~" soul:......*writing something down* here, directions to the training room. go bother someone there. Tsukiyo: *pigtails droop* "Aw, that's mean." *playful smirk* "But I'm not about to give up." *waves* "Later, cutie~" soul:..... *siiiiiiiiigh* fuckin hell.... Black Star: *sits back up, his face flat* "What is it with crazy girls wanting to be your partner?" *rubs the back of his head* "Especially with painful heels..." soul: ........maka wasnt crazy..... Black Star: "...Well, yeah, obviously she wasn't. I meant all the weirdos after Maka." soul:........we should get to class now. Black Star: *nods* -in class- Spirit: "We'll be discussing combat options involving teams of two. I need a volunteer to--" ???: "I volunteer!" Black Star: "...?! Oh, shit...Soul, crazy stalker girl is back..." soul:.............fuuuuck. Spirit: "Um...Tsukiyo, you're not a meister--" Tsukiyo: "Temporary registration change! I'm a scythe meister now!" Spirit: "..." *glances at Soul* soul: i volunteer mizuki amano as my proxy. mizuki: WHAT?! D : < Tsukiyo: "..." *shrug* "A cute weapon is a cute weapon~ Come on, Mizuki!" Spirit: "Whatever. Kim, Jackie, come on down as well." kim: right. mizuki: ...... *glares at soul* you owe me for this sharky. bailey: go get 'em mizuki! Spirit: "Weapons, transform!" Jacqueline: *transforms into Kim's hands* mizuki: *changes into her scythe form* Tsukiyo: *SQUEE :3* *Mizuki is too heavy for Tsukiyo, who promptly collapses on the floor* Tsukiyo: *scythe staff over her throat* "GAK!" Spirit: -_- mizuki: -_-;;; Black Star: "FORCE YOUR SOUL WAVELENGTH INTO HER, STALKER RABBIT GIRL! That'll mean you can lift the scythe then!" bailey: tsukiyo do you want to switch places? Tsukiyo: *can't breathe, slapping her hand on the floor as if a wrestler asking to be tagged out of this fight* Jacqueline: -_-; "This is just sad." bailey: *she takes a hold of mizuki and spins her around* alright! mizuki: thanks bailey -_-; bailey: no probs! Tsukiyo: *gasps, flips over and rolls away* "Jeez! Scythes are heavy!" -after class- Jacqueline: *puts a bandage on Kim's arm* student: i thought bailey was a weapon too...? Student #2: *shrug* "Can be two things." student 3: weirder things have happened. Student #2: "Like flame beings, people with Quirks--" *holds up mineta* "Whatever the hell this thing is." student: ew put that away you dont know where thats been! -elsewhere- Kid: *tapping his finger* "I think you forgot to carry the 2." stocking: ah! right.... Kid: *smiles* stocking: *sigh* just when i think ive got it. Kid: "Hey, we all make mistakes--even people as perfect as you." stocking:....*blushes* Kid: "I'll check the answer...Yes! You got it!" stocking: yay! Kid: *small kiss on her cheek* -later after school- Kid: *removing and adding items to the locker* "I'll need this, this...Leave this..." stocking: *fixing up her own locker* ok, i'm ready now. Kid: "Likewise." *shuts his locker closed--and a note flies out* "???" stocking: ?? *The note is sealed with a kiss* Kid: "???" *opens it* "...*sigh* Another request to be my partner..." stocking: ......... *griiiiiins* Kid: "??? What?" stocking: nothing. *looks and frowns* oh. stocking: did you check your algebra book? Kid: "Check it?" *opens his locker again, removes algebra book, and finds--* "!!! What on..." *opens the note...smiles* "Ahh..." stocking: *grins* wellll~? Kid: *smiles...puts the book back in his locker, holds the note to his chest, leans forward, and kisses her* stocking: hehe~ [the note reads; sweets are delicious, but you're the sweetest one of all <3 stocking] Kid: *smiles* "I am happy to be the sweetest for you..." *holds her hand* "You make me sweeter." stocking: ^^ -later- Kid: *holds a strawberry to her lips* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: *lets her bite into it, before leaning down to kiss, licking the strawberry juice from her lips* -elsewhere- Yohei: "Ready to head out?" mana: yeah. Shotaro: *nods* saki: we'll keep everything in check here at the house. Shotaro: "..." *hugs Saki* Kepuri: "Don't die out there." *small punch to Mana's shoulder* mana: we wont. Tuhl: "Well, better get going--don't want to miss our ride." *awkward shuffle in front of Saki...hands Io to her* saki:.....*she hugs him* Tuhl: "!!! ..." *small pat on the back* "We'll be back." io: buu! *sad face* Tuhl: "Hey, don't look like that...We're coming back." *strokes hand over Io's head* setsuna:.... Tuhl: *hands Mana her bag and follows them* mana: maybe if we get a chance, we could go to kaoli's for lunch? Tuhl: *small smile* "Sounds good." -elsewhere- Arthur: "I finished my job applications. How about you?" shinra:...... qwq curse you tamaki.... Arthur: "??? What happened?" shinra: *he shows his application..........to a crossdresser cafe* Arthur: "..." *trying to hold back...* "BWA HA HA HA!" shinra: Q-Q (thinking: tamaki's terrible luck... yet _i_ always seem to lose the punishment game....) Arthur: "I didn't know you liked that kind of thing! At least you'll make a buck at it!" shinra: Q_________Q Arthur: "BWA HA HA HA! This just gets better and better! You got such a good job waiting for you, buddy! I so envy you!" Akitaru: *shiny eyes* "Well then..." Arthur: "???" Akitaru: "YOU TOO SHALL APPLY FOR THE CROSS-DRESSING CAFE!" Arthur: "...What?" shinra: TTwTT (thinking: at least i wont suffer alone...) Arthur: "!!! I was using sarcasm, sir!" Akitaru: "I was born without sarcasm." Arthur: "But sir--" Akitaru: *DEATH GLARE* Arthur: "..." *glares at Shinra* -elsewhere- Hibana: *on the phone* "Yes, that would be good. Thank you!" -a few days pass buy- Izuku: "..." tsuyu:... Izuku: "Are you okay, Tsuyu? After all that happened..." tsuyu: i was going to ask you the same thing. Izuku: *nods* "My legs still ache, and my arm will need another day to finish healing..." hagakure: i think we're getting a substitute teacher until aizawa recovers... Nedzu: "Hello! I am here!" hanta: um....is that mr nedzu? he's- mina + hagakure: SO CUUUUTE! Nedzu: "Yes, I am very cute! I make sure to keep a shine to my fur! But the first question for you students: which species am I?" -silence- tsuyu: a mouse? Izuku: "A ferret?" Iida: *hand raised high* "A weasel!" kyouka:.....a something. hagakure: sure lets go with that. hanta: totally something. Nedzu: "No, no, no, yes, yes, and yes! Next question: who is your new teacher?" -more silence- -a woman is in the hallway- Nedzu: "Come in! Your students are waiting to see you!" namiko:....*scoot scoot scoot* um....h-hello..... eijiro:...who is she? denki: beats me. Nedzu: "Say hello to your temporary instructor, Teary Blue!" Izuku: "!!! Oh my God, it's Teary Blue!" namiko:....um..... Q-Q *cowers* kyouka:...is she ok? Nedzu: "Just shy! Treat her as well as you would Professor Aizawa!" Ochako: "...Flee in terror at the next way he will torture us?" -silence- namiko: *hiding in the corner* i'll just be over here....not bothering anyone... Iida: "Um...Should we do group study, ma'am?" namiko: dont mind me at all. im probably just wasting everyone’s time... *tearing up and whimpering* kyouka:....well isnt _she_ a ball of sunshine? Shouto: "...Wow, she's emo." Bakugo: "Seriously, dude? Like you're one to talk." denki: hey teach its ok... *pats*...................*tears up* AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OWOWOWOWWOWOWOWOWOWOWWW!!! MY EYES!!! Izuku: "!!! Um..." *muttering* "So for her condition, we'll need eyedrops, so someone who is fast should run to the infirmary--" *shouts* "Iida! Please run to--" Iida: TT_TT "MY EYES." Izuku: "..." *sniff* "Nevermind. I'll go..." -only three people were effected- -lunch- denki: my eyes still hurt..... Izuku: *hands him another bottle of drops* denki: thanks. Izuku: "Teary Blue is...interesting." -elsewhere- Ponera: "Yikes." shaula: not as big of a trainwreck as last time.... Ponera: "Does it even listen to commands?" shaula: i think so? it did the first time i checked. Ponera: "..." *speaks into the microphone* "You there!" creature: ?? *looks back* Ponera: "Stand up straight." -it does so and screams...but all that comes out is static noise- Ponera: *covers ears* "What the heck?!" shaula:....freaky. Ponera: "...Why is it making that noise? It can't speak? Is there anything useful about that noise?" -elsewhere- Kid: "All those injuries...Who were those villains?" liz: not sure.... Patty: "It's a good thing people got there in time...wish we had." liz:...hmm? Patty: "Maybe we could've helped." liz:....... Patty: *hugs Liz* liz:...*hug* Kid: "Right now, our classmates and teachers will need our support. And we can be working to find where these villains are hiding." liz: yeah. stocking: *she nods* Kid: "We'll be commencing with additional searches tomorrow. For now, let's focus on today." liz: right. Kid: *opens his book* "Shall we begin our assignment?" -and so- Kid: "Hmm...Harder than expected." -elsewhere- Yumi: "How is Aizawa?" nurse: he's recovering. but he needs to rest right now. Yumi: *nods* "All Might?" nurse: he's doing well. Yumi: *nods* "Please keep us updated." *turns--spots someone* "Sachiko!" sachiko: *she looks up and waves* Yumi: "How's work?" sachiko: busy as always. Yumi: "I can imagine. How is Izumi?" sachiko: she's doing well. she's getting ready for the new school year. Yumi: *smiles* "Same with Kid and Kirika...Won't be long before they're done with classes." sachiko: they graduate next year, right? Yumi: *nods* -elsewhere- Dabi: "What's that look for?" yuuji: ...... sachi: zzzzz...... *asleep at the bar* yuuji: you didnt even help us out back there, ass. sachi and i risked our asses out there and you didnt even show! Dabi: "I was busy. I think the real question is, why couldn't you handle yourselves better." yuuji: *tightens fist* sachi:..... yuuji:.....if you excuse me, i need to get sachi to a better place to sleep. Dabi: "Looks like what she really needs is a better boyfriend." yuuji: *GLARES* Dabi: "Maybe someone who can actually pleasure her." sachi: *eyes snap open as she gives him a death glare* Dabi: *winks* sachi: ^^ *flips him off* Dabi: "Hmph. You don't know what you're missing--both of you." yuuji:.................. sachi:................. Dabi: "...Well? You gonna stand there looking stupid, or go back to your room and look stupid?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *snooping in the hallway...heading to a certain room...* worker: *checking on the angel clones* Kishiri: *trying to sneak past the worker's clone lab* -elsewhere, in another lab- luka: *taking notes* luka: look at how much you've grown in such a short time.... Assistant: "Here are the additional instruments you requested." luka: thank you. Assistant: *studying the clone* "Growth seems to be coming along. Should not be too long before it may be removed from the chamber and put it on respiratory and nutritional systems." luka: good... and the learning bed? Assistant: "We ran a diagnostic with a...volunteer. After we make the adjustments, it will be ready." luka: excellent. Assistant: *smiles, studying the specimen's number* "He will need a name...What was that of the original Death Scythe?" luka: *she looks at the sample.* Justin Law. the holy executioner. Assistant: "Hmm..." luka:....*smirks* blood drives are wonderful things, arent they? Assistant: "Yes...Such a good young man..." luka: and that good hearted intent will be his downfall... Assistant: *small laugh* "Good is dumb, after all." luka: good? evil? it doesnt matter, i only do what i do for the sake of knowledge. Assistant: "And I admire that from you, ma'am." *lays a hand along the clone storage vessel* "Just upsets me how so-called do-gooders don't want to take knowledge to the logical conclusion." -elsewhere- Wes: "Right this way, Liz." liz: *she smiles and follows* Wes: *he has set out a meal of rich food, lit by candles* liz: wow. this looks great! Wes: "I don't know how good it'll be...I've been practicing but it still kind of isn't as good as other meals..." liz: its the thought that counts. Wes: *pulls chair out for Liz* liz: *sits down* Wes: *sits across from her, smiles* -elsewhere- Kid: "Father, could I ask a silly question?" lord death: hmm? what is it kiddo? Kid: "When you claimed you were 'making birdhouses' as a cover for visiting Eibon..._have you_ ever made birdhouses?" lord death:..... >w>;;;;;; Kid: "...If not..." *brings up a birdhouse kit* lord death:..................*cracks knuckles* lets do this sh*t Kid: "Fuck yeah!" -and so- Kid: *holding balance* "I think it's about right..." lord death: looks good. now to let it dry... Kid: *nods, stands proudly, looks at Lord Death, smiles* lord death: *smiles and pats his back* Kid: "Thanks." *small hug* lord death: *hug* Kid: "I love you, Father." lord death: i love you too, son. Kid: "...May I ask you something else?" lord death: hmm? what is it? Kid: *squirms a bit* "How...How does someone become a good parent?" lord death: what brought this up? Kid: "...Just thinking about the future, and what I can do now, long before I have a child--if Stocking and I were to have children." lord death: ah. well, i suppose taking care of them, letting them know they are loved, and just supporting them through their life. Eventually they will mature enough to find their own path in life. no matter what happens, always be happy for them... Kid: "..." *looks down* "Are you...happy for me?" lord death: of course i am, why wouldnt i be? Kid: "...I'm not perfect." lord death: no one really is kiddo. Kid: "...I think you are." lord death: ..........*small smile* thank you kiddo... Kid: "..." *sniff, wipes eyes* kirika:...............*looks down* Kid: *spots her* "K-Kirika?" kirika: !! *looks away* 7///7; lord death: kirika, you come join us in the hug too. Kid: "..." *pulls back from Lord Death, approaches...Hug* kirika: o-o;.............*awkward hug* Kid: *awkward hug* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *looking out the window* mana: i think we're here now. Shotaro: *nods* "I'll be glad to get out of this flight attendant uniform..." -upon landing- intercom; now landing in tokyo airport. mana: all we need to do now is drive down to the coast, hop a boat to japonshima and we're good to go. Tuhl: "Been a while..." setsuna:....showtaro... Shotaro: "Hmm?" setsuna:..we'll find him. *she smiles and puts a soft hand on his shoulder* Shotaro: *sad smile, nods* "Right." -elsewhere- nea: we're baaaack~ Shinoda: T_T *panting huffing* nea: shinoda, i thought you could handle this much heavy lifting? Shinoda: "You are not a normal shopper..." nea: UpU Emine: "..." grunt: lord emine? Emine: "What?" grunt: are you ok? Emine: "I'm fine. Stop asking." grunt: sheesh.... *squeltch* -the grunt falls to the ground- Emine: "Clean this up." grunt 2:....ok. Shinoda: "Hmph. We cannot keep all of these grunts around if you keep killing them." Emine: "It's not like we pay them that much..." nea: do we even pay them at all? Grunt #3: o____O ("I've been stealing the change from the 'take a penny' tray...") -elsewhere- lin: *worried* Akua: "You keep pacing like that you're going to put a hole in the floor." lin: what if emine needs me right now? is he ok? Akua: *tosses phone to her* "Call him. Maybe it'll stop your fretting." lin: *dialing him up* Emine: "...Lin?" lin: how are you holding up? Emine: "...I hate the help here. They are stupid." lin: i really wish i could be there with you....i really miss you. Emine: "...You're the one I tolerate here." lin: *she smiles* Emine: "...Get back soon. I don't know how long I can tolerate these idiots." lin: i'll try. Emine: "Good. Do so." lin: and the mission? Emine: "Hurry and find what we need as soon as you can...I'll try to wait..." lin: ok. -elsewhere- Wes: "Was it okay?" liz: it was great. *she smiles* Wes: *smiles* "Thanks. I wanted to make something good...I want to do whatever I can for you." Wes: *holds Liz's hand* liz: *she kisses his cheek* Wes: *blushes* "I love you." liz: i love you too, cutie. Wes: *small squeeze of her hand* "You're cuter." -elsewhere- Iris: o____o shinra: *blushing* tamaki: ...... maki: (thinking: his moe level just dangerously spiked up!) Arthur: *struggling to pull down his skirt* "Too short..." nozomi: you look nice. Arthur: -\\\\- "This is not attire befitting a knight like me..." Iris: "...I think you look nice in that, Shinra." shinra: um...thanks. Iris: "At least the wages should be good, yes?" shinra: i guess. Arthur: "Let's just work long enough to earn the money for fixing up the bathroom, then we can quit." shinra: ....... Iris: "Do your best, you two. We're happy that you are trying to earn us more money!" nozomi: we'll work hard too! Arthur: "O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Kid: *lying in bed, reading* stocking: *already asleep* Kid: *writes a note about the book, puts in a bookmark, closes and sets aside the book, turns off the light, lies down and holds Stocking gently so not to wake her* stocking:...*small smile* Kid: *yawns, smiles* ("I love you...") -morning- Kid: *turns in bed* stocking: zzzzz..... Kid: *as he turns, his hands instinctively wrap lightly along her* stocking: mmmm.... Kid: *holds her closely, yawns...kisses her shoulder* stocking: *she opens her eyes and smiles* Kid: *smiles* "You know what is good in the morning?" stocking: what~? Kid: *gentle stroke of her cheek* "Waking up next to someone you love...so much." stocking: *she smiles and kisses him softly* Kid: *kisses back softly, hugs her* -at school- Stein: *his eyes are red* soul: O-O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Stein: "Our new teacher here is...interesting." nygus: fortunately, she's kept the damage to a minimum. Stein: "I don't consider my eyes 'minimum'..." *hands Soul a slip of paper* "You have a new assignment." soul: hmm? *he examines the paper* Stein: "You'll be mentoring first-year weapons and meisters who have not yet been assigned partners." soul: ...alright then. Stein: "You'll have to plan out days for them, activities, who to introduce them to...who to avoid." soul: right. ???: "Maybe Soul could use some help, Dr. Stein?" Stein: "???" soul: ?? Tsukiyo: *waves* soul:..........*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighs* Stein: "...Don't kill each other. I don't need any more sample cadavers." soul: TMI DOC! Tsukiyo: "Oh, I won't kill Sugar Shark!" soul: i make no promises. Tsukiyo: "Watch that teasing, cutie--" *produces a small flame along her finger* "You can look, but don't get burnt~" soul: .......................................................................................................... -_- *Stein's note lists names of meisters and weapons entering the school* soul: *looking over* Tsukiyo: "I think those students need to see all the school offers. How about an orientation party?" soul: that doesnt sound like a bad idea. Tsukiyo: "I heard about this cute cabaret where we could hold it! This cat girl told me--" soul: OH GOD NO! Tsukiyo: "Huh?~" soul: i need to take care of something. excuse me. Tsukiyo: "Looking forward to working with you, Soul!" *waves* -at lunch- Izuku: *looking through a recent history book* kyouka: *writing* -in class- cementoss: good afternoon everyone. Izuku: "Kyouka, what do you know about this guy--" *picture of Charisma Justice* kyouka: .....he's a cartoon character? Izuku: "I thought so...Just wasn't so sure." *looks at Cementoss to listen* mina: where did miss teary go? cementoss: miss oribe asked for a pardon from the class, due to feeling her quirk may be disruptive. so i have been chosen as her proxy. Bakugo: "At least we'll stop crying--except all y'all at how you are all such losers compared to me." -cement pillar'd to the ceiling in slo-mo as 'brave song' plays in the background- Izuku: D: Bakugo: *ACK!* rikido: wow that had to hurt. Ochako: "Wow...Katsuki usually doesn't get that high except...well, nevermind." kyouka: yikes. Mineta: Q_Q ("So glad it wasn't me...") -elsewhere- Ponera: "Such a weird creation...but powerful." shaula: lets see how this one reacts... Ponera: "Proceed." -in another room- neian: zzzz.... Medusa: *small smile* ("At least she is largely healthy...") neian: *yawn* mama... Medusa: o____o "H-Hi..." neian: ^^ Medusa: "..." *picks her up, kisses her forehead* neian: hehe! Medusa: "You are...such a happy child." neian: ^.^ \chrona: mother...\ Medusa: "...Am I going to fail you, too?" neian:....? Medusa: "Will I give you up...to make you just another experiment?" neian:.....zzzzzz Medusa: "..." *sniffs, cries* -elsewhere- Hibana: *opens the door for Gabriella into the restaurant* "After you." gabriella: thank you. *Their waiter greets them...* Rin: "Hey, I'm Rin! You have a reservation--" *covers his mouth* "Holy crap, you're Hibana." Hibana: *smirks* "I see my reputation precedes me. Yes, we have a reservation." *holds Gabriella's hand lightly* gabriella: h-hello. Rin: "Cool! Well, I'll bring you to your table...Right this way!" Hibana: *small whisper to Gabriella as they follow* "It'll have a great view of the city." -elsewhere- Knight: "I fear the 8th is getting too close." sister: ...........*she ponders and opens her eyes* lord sho... Sho: "What is it?" dahlia: it will soon be time... Sho: "...All preparations have been made?" dahlia: soon. in due time. Sho: "This will be the point when our light shines--and extinguishes all others." -elsewhere- Akitaru: *staring at the night sky* miwa: nice night out. Akitaru: *nods* "Quiet out." miwa:....and a lot colder. Akitaru: *small laugh* "Yeah...Need a jacket?" miwa: i'm good. *she smiles* reminds me of when i was younger, my family and i would roast sweet potatoes over a campfire. Akitaru: "We actually did a camping trip a while ago. Good times." miwa: sounds like fun. did you make popcorn too? i always burnt mine a little, but something about it just made it taste better, you know? Akitaru: "Heh...Yeah, that happened...Still happens. Now I'm hungry." miwa: hinawa still awake? Akitaru: "Probably?" -morning- Arthur: *yawns, dragging his feet to the bathroom* shinra:........*he's only in a towel* Arthur: "Hey." *waves to Shinra* "Heading in or coming out?" shinra: i just got out of the shower -_-; Arthur: "Hope you didn't use up all the hot water--" shinra: i didnt! Arthur: *pulling off his own shirt* "You better not. Cold showers suck." *makes his way into the bathroom* shinra: ...... -at school- Ochako: "I'm starting to get worried for my cousin...What if something like this happens again, another attack?" eijiro: .....im sure she'll be ok. she has a levitation quirk, right? Ochako: *nods* "She's just...I mean, she's not used to this like we are. I mean, we're still newbies, too, but we're the kind of newbies who have still seen some serious shit!" Izuku: ._. "That's...a blunt way of putting it." eijiro: yeah.... Bakugo: "Uraraka, stop over-thinking this: wait for your cousin to get here and then you can worry." Ochako: "??? Um...You still have a slab of cement up your nose." Bakugo: "I KNOW!" hagakure: do you need to go to the nurse? Bakugo: *grumbles* "Tch. No, _Mom_, I don't need to go to the nurse." -in another class- misono:....... Patty: *slowly rises behind him...her fingers are nearing his spike of hair ever so slowly...* misono: dont. Patty: o_O "How did you know I was--?" misono: i can smell your awful breath from here. Patty: *frowns* "Your hair is awful." misono: it's just fine. now leave me alone, you're bothering me. Patty: "No! I was here first. You leave me alone!" *tries to shove him* teacher: settle down you two! Patty: *frowns, glares at Misono* "This isn't over..." *slowly slides down out of view* misono:...hmph.... Patty: *slides back up next to Liz* "What's that guy's deal?" liz: i dunno. Patty: *crosses her arms, pouts* "Stupid guy, not letting me touch his hair. You know how many people let me touch their hair without having to ask?!" liz:........... Patty: *opens book, starts reading* -after school- Kid: "Any plans for this afternoon?" stocking: how about we check out the mall? Kid: *nods* "I would like that. Liz?" liz: yeah, lets do that! Patty: "Yay!" -and so- Kid: *looking at teapots* stocking: *trying some of the drinks* mmm... Kid: "Maybe this one would be good for Father...How is the flavor?" stocking: it tastes nice. Kid: *takes a sip from another cup* "Mmm~ I think this would be good." stocking: ^^ Kid: "Let's buy this for Mother and Father...Which one would your parents like?" stocking: i think i might go with this one. Kid: *nods* "I hope Liz and Patty are having good luck with their shopping--" -click- Kid: "???" girl: oh, dont mind me. i was taking pictures of the tea sets for my photography blog. Kid: "Oh, okay. Let me get out of the way--" -click click- stocking:....? girl: thank you. *she smiles and leaves*............ Kid: *watches Stocking* stocking: *shrugs* -outside, the girl gets a phonecall- girl: yes? ???: "Found them?" girl: no, but i did find something interesting...the girl isnt quite human. ???: "What do you think she is?" girl: let me ask you something. do you believe in angels? ???: "...I don't believe anything that I don't see with my own eyes." girl: ....i'm heading back now. ???: "Okay. Keep an eye open." girl: right. ???: "Over and out." -elsewhere- Joker: (smoking) "Bloody hell." ivy: whats our next move? Joker: "..." (Slams his piece forward) scarlet: hmmmm.... *moves her rook forwards 3 spaces* Joker: (moves bishop to take rook) scarlet: hmmm.....*smirks and moves the knight to take the bishop* Joker: "Shit..." (Moves a pawn toward the bishop) scarlet: *grins and moves her own bishop in position* you've left your king right open. Check. Joker: (grumbles, moves his pawn to take her bishop) scarlet: hmmmm.... *observing the board* Joker: (puffing in annoyance) "You know we got to make a move soon..." scarlet: hmmm... i heard haijima hired some new interns... Joker: "..." (sneers) "Would anyone miss them?" scarlet: doubt it. Joker: "Then let's go over and say hi." -elsewhere- Hibana: (lying in bed, groaning) gabriella: i brought you some ginger ale if it helps at all. Hibana: "Thanks..." (Whines) gabriella: ...*pats her back* Hibana: (weak smile to her) -elsewhere- mana: *looking out the bus window* Tuhl: *texting* Shotaro: (frowning) [chie: any progress?] Tuhl: [should be at last known location soon] [chie: you guys be safe ok?] Tuhl: [we will. Take care of saki and io. Maybe yohei] [chie: can and will do.] Shotaro: "Mom? You okay?" setsuna: *she nods* ......we'll be there soon.... Shotaro: *hug* setsuna:....you're afraid. arent you? Shotaro: *nods* setsuna:...im afraid too. but even though its scary, i have to find the courage inside me to keep going. Shotaro: *bites lip, nods* intercom; now arriving at grave hill pass. now arriving at grave hill pass. Shotaro: *gulps, holds Setsuna's hand* setsuna: *she smiles warmly* Shotaro: "...I'm ready." mana: we're right behind you guys. Tuhl: *nods* -the bus has made its stop- Shotaro: "Onward to our destination..." -elsewhere- Kid: "I hope you enjoy the tea, Mother, Father." lord death: it's quite delicious~! ^^ Yumi: "Quite." stocking: ^^ Kid: "We're glad." (Holds Stocking's hand) stocking: *she smiles* Yumi: "Oh, Kid, Stocking: could you babysit Shiori this weekend?" stocking: of course, we wouldnt mind at all. Kid: "Agreed." Yumi: (smiles) "Thank you." shiori: ^o^ Kid: (laughs, kicks up Shiori) "Ready for fun time with us, Sister?" shiori: kid! kid! stocking: hehe! Kid: "Shiori! Shiori!" shiori: hehe! ^o^ lord death: he's a real natural... Yumi: "Indeed." Kid: o\\\o lord death: its true though. Kid: "...You don't know how much it means to hear that, from you both." -elsewhere- Arthur: "I hate this skirt...The color is just awful." shinra: *blushing* i feel like everyone is staring at me. Arthur: "Oh, that's not true. After all, I'm sure I get way better tips than you." shinra: -.- some of the customers have been hitting on me. Arthur: "...Still more flirting than people usually do with you." shinra: s-shut up! >/////< Arthur: "Just roll with it. Maybe you'll get a boyfriend out of it." shinra: T-T *A teenage boy enters the cafe and spots Arthur and Shinra* shinra: *smiling* hi, may we- Izuku: "Shinra?!" Kishiri: "..." shinra: O.O *screaming on the inside* Kishiri: *looks Shinra up and down* "Nice skirt." Izuku: "You work here, too?!" Arthur: ("Was he asking me? Then why is he still staring at Shinra?") shinra: O///O; erm..... its a long story. really long. you wouldnt believe me even if i told you. Izuku: "I-I've heard crazier stories about working here. Not personally, though. Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha..." Kishiri: "Well, you gonna seat us, cuties?" Arthur: -_- shinra:....right this way. Kishiri: *follows* Izuku: *looking around...* ("Please don't let anyone here recognize me...") shinra: here you go. and here _you_ go. Kishiri: "???" shinra: *smiles awkwardly* (thinking: i feel like someone is watching me...) Izuku: *looks around...spots someone looking at them* ???: "Eep!" *buries his face back into his menu* shinra: ......?? do you need anything sir? ???: "N-No?" *his glass of water is empty* shinra: can i get you more water? ???: "S-Sure? That would help. Thank you." -later- ???: (places money and tip with receipt) "Th-Thank you." shinra: have a nice day sir. ???: "Y-You too..." *small smiles and blush* -after work lets off- Arthur: *changing in the locker room* "Glad this day is over..." shinra: *still surprised by the large tip* Arthur: "Jeez, why did that guy give you such a big tip?" shinra: not sure. Arthur: *light bulb* "Oh my God...He likes you." shinra: w-what?! Arthur: "Why else would he give you that tip? I give much better service, so it can only be that he's attracted." shinra: how should i know? Arthur: "See how he acts the next time he arrives--since I bet he's coming again." shinra: well, we should head home now. Arthur: "Yeah." *shuts his locker* "Look forward to getting some sleep." -on the path home, shinra still felt uneasy....like someone was following them- *It sounds like someone knocks into a garbage can--then curses himself* ???: "Damn it!" shinra: ?!?! ???: "Eep!" *tries to disappear--and runs into and falls into the garbage can* shinra: *walking faster* ???: "W-Wait! I'm sorry for stalking--er, following you..." Arthur: "...I'll just stab him now..." shinra: arthur! D:< ???: "Don't kill me, please! I just--I mean, I--I just wanted to see where Shinra lives! I mean, in which brigade he--BOTH OF YOU-- are in!" shinra: wait, how do you know my name? *uneasy* ???: "Um...It was on your nametag?" shinra:.....*looks at arthur*........ excuse us a moment.... *whispers* what do we do? he seems decent enough, but im still kind of on edge... Arthur: "Well, since stabbing is out of the question--" *looks at him* "Right?" shinra: T_T Arthur: "Just lie about which brigade we're in." shinra: *whispering* you do it! Arthur: "We are most certainly not in the 8th Brigade! We are in the 12th Brigade!" ???: "...There is no 12th Brigade." shinra: *glares at arthur* Arthur: "That's what people _want_ you to think! That's how important we are! We have to pretend we're nobodies to the world!" ???: "Um..." -BONK!- Arthur: "I-I meant the 3rd! We're in the 3rd!" shinra: yeah! now if you excuse is, commander giovanni is waiting for us. Arthur: o_O "BUT HE SCARES ME, SHINRA!" shinra: come on! *drags him along* ???: "Oh...Um...See you around! I hope..." -later- shinra:.... i feel kind of bad for him. Arthur: "Why? He had creep written all over him." shinra: yeah, i didnt really know him, and him following us was really creepy...but he didnt seem _too_ bad, unlike some other people. Arthur: "People who are so clingy are the worst." *pauses* "I'm going to go see what Tamaki is up to." shinra:........................................*facepalm* -arthur would recieve a shoe to the face. why this is is open to interpretation- Arthur: *voice muffled from foot to the face* tamaki: -_-;;; Arthur: *voice still muffled* "I said I was sorry..." shinra: yikes. -elsewhere- mana:..... Shotaro: *looking around* "Kind of feels...dreary around here." mana: no kidding..... Tuhl: *looks at an overturn garbage can* "Yeah. All letting off a low morose noise...Setsuna, you notice anything?" setsuna: *she is looking at the picture* we arent far now... Tuhl: *nods* "If the trash here is this depressed, it's going to get worse moving forward." *holds a hand to his head* setsuna: ....... Shotaro: *sees a baby bird fallen out of its nest, unable to fly up to it* "..." *scoops up the bird, leaps into the tree, returns it to its nest* setsuna:...*she smiles* Shotaro: *climbs back down* "Its parent should be back soon..." *smiles at Setsuna* setsuna: ..... -a slight fog covers the ground- Shotaro: "???" mana: *she looks ahead* -a large chapel building looms in the distance- Shotaro: *inhales* "Okay..." Tuhl: "Really beat up looking." setsuna: you can feel that... cant you? mana: hmm? setsuna: deep in the darkness, theres a feeling of loneliness... Tuhl: "Yeah..." Shotaro: "Emine?" setsuna:....yes. Shotaro: "...I never thought this would happen again..." mana: perhaps....things will go differently this time. Shotaro: *nods* "Yeah...It will." -inside- Tuhl: *holds his scythe, whispers to others* "Walls are crying..." Shotaro: (Bone of the Tiger) *sniffs the air* mana:....!!!! *she spots a grunt* grunt: e...mine.....he.....he's gone on a rampage......*dies* Shotaro: "..." *sniffs...takes off and runs in that direction* Tuhl: "Shotaro, wait!" mana: *runs after him* Shotaro: *rounds a corner, finding blood along the walls* "No..." *growls* "Not now. Not again..." setsuna:....*she puts a hand on showtaro's shoulder.* -in another room- nea: *trying to hold emine back with a chain* im not about to let you hurt him! Shinoda: *struggling to stand up, his arm slashed* "If I did not have my daily apple, he would have taken the whole arm off..." nea: emine, snap out of it you idiot! Emine: *growling* "I must be fed! Give me your fear! All of it!" nea: (thinking: this isnt good....) -the chain is beginning to break- Shinoda: *glaring at Emine* "You brat..." Enime: *roars, leaping forward* nea: shinoda!! Shinoda: *glares at Enime, too injured to move* *WHOOSH* nea: ?? *Shotaro has swooshed by Tool, attached to his chain scythe, and kicks Emine in the face* Shotaro: "Bone of Flying Squirrel! Bone of Kangaroo!" nea: w-wha? mana: hey! mind helping me out? *she is helping shinoda up* nea: !! *she runs over and helps him up as well* Emine: *knocked to the floor, pulling himself up* "Who dares strikes--?!" *sees him* "...Shotaro?" showtaro: hey emine, its going to be ok buddy. *smiles* Emine: *shudders* "No...Get away from me!" *slashes at him* showtaro: -shell of the crab- *blocks with a claw* i know last time we met....it didnt end well, but its ok buddy. i forgive you. Emine: "Shut up! Go away! We can't be near each other...We can't, you...you hero!" setsuna: ....you must be emine, right? Emine: "I am the Bai Ze!" showtaro: yeah mom, thats him. setsuna: ah, i see. Emine: "DON'T INTERRUPT ME, SHOTARO!" setsuna: showtaro's told me quite a bit about you emine. you've been through quite a lot, havent you? Emine: "..." *stands upright, less bestial and speaks more calmly* "I survived." setsuna: from what showtaro told me....your mother....she wasnt very kind to you, was she? Emine: *shaking* "I have no mother..." setsuna:....*small smile* maybe we could change that? Emine: "You can't change anything..." setsuna: its ok emine. i understand you're scared of what you are...what you can do...is that why you shut others out? Emine: "I eliminate all that gets in the path of progress..." *flashes his claws* "I see one obstacle before me..." showtaro: !!! mom! setsuna: ..... Emine: "Now back away, or else." setsuna:............*she says nothing...and hugs him* showtaro:....*small smile and joins in on the hug* Emine: *struggling to loosen himself, but he is not attacking* "Unhand me!" setsuna: its ok... showtaro: even though you have to do one bad deed a day, that doesnt make you a bad person. Emine: "I am! And if you don't let me go--if you don't let me leave--I will lose everything!" setsuna: and what would 'everything' be? Emine: "..." *wails* "Shotaro!" showtaro: but emine, i'm right here, and im still your friend, right? *he smiles* Emine: "You know we can't...a person who does only bad deeds...only good deeds...We cancel each other..." setsuna: emine. you arent defined by your actions. Emine: "I am! I do bad deeds! That is what a Bai Ze does!" showtaro: .......you only have to do a bad deed at least _once_ per day, right emine? Emine: "...Yes." showtaro: then maybe the bad deed can be really small, like punching someone, stealing someones food, or even worse.... _spilling food on the floor!_ Emine: "..." *pulls back his fist, aiming for Shotaro's face...holds his fist back...he's shaking* setsuna: ....we can help you emine. we can be your family. Emine: "...What family do I need? I have been fine on my own..." *sadistic grin* "I am making a world where Dokeshi thrive." setsuna:........... setsuna: and how do you intend to do that, hurting more people and making people more fearful of dokeshi, or opening up to people and live with humans as equals? Emine: " 'Equals'...Why would they ever do that? When would they ever do that?" showtaro: i have an idea! come with us to death city! they can help you fit in! mana: well, death city is considered a city of second chances... Emine: *glares* "You'd have to drag me before I budget an inch..." showtaro:......... -leg of the big ant- *lifts emine over his head* lets go home. Emine: "Unhand me! I will not be moved! I am the Bai Ze! I am formidable! I am--" showtaro: *cradles him like a baby and puts a finger to his lips* shhhhhh, its ok mr crankypants. Emine: >\\\\\< "If I wasn't so injured, I would rip off your arms and beat you with them!" *glares at Setsuna* "Who the hell are you, anyway?" setsuna: i'm showtaro's mother. Emine: *frowning at Shotaro* "You forgive this bitch who abandoned you?" showtaro: she's here now, isnt she? setsuna:............ Emine: "And she'll abandon you like any human--" showtaro: but mom isnt a human, she's a dokeshi like us! Emine: *sneers* "You debase yourself, associating with humans? Gross." setsuna: true, there are some cruel humans in this world, but a lot of them arent that terrible. showtaro: yeah, mana and yohei are really awesome! saki's really cool too! Emine: "...Yohei Nanami...of the Dokeshi Hunt?" showtaro: he isnt in dokeshi hunt anymore, neither is mono. actually, yohei's actually _married_ to a dokeshi. her name is chie and she's really really cool! she's gonna be a mom soon too! Emine: "..." *squick face* "They are breeding." mana: what showtaro is trying to say is that people can change for the better. Emine: "...Aren't you that small girl who smashed Dr. Agei's robot?" mana: Mana Hinoki, nice to meet you. and this here is Tuhl. Emine: "...The kappa." Tuhl: -_- "The asshole." nea: .....emine, what about lin's mission? mana: lin? Emine: *looks away* "Can't we leave her out of this...? Sh-She doesn't have to be taken in by these weirdos..." (*small sneers in his mind* "Perhaps she and Akua can still complete my second objective...") nea: if your being taken to death city, she should at least know about this. she really cares about you, you know... showtaro:..... :3 *grins at emine* nea: i mean, if shinoda got captured, i would want to know too...i worry about him. Shinoda: -\\\\\- "So you could torture me?" Emine: "..." -\\\\\- nea: shinoda, as much as i cant stand you, we still had something you dummy. -_- mana:.........(thinking: best not to ask) Emine: *glares at Shotaro* "Your smile is laughable." showtaro: hehe....hey mom, when we get back, could you adopt emine? Emine: "WHAT?! I don't need a parent!" setsuna:...*she smiles* i think i can do that. showtaro: emine, i know your old mom wasnt very nice to you, but mom is really nice. Emine: "Like any mother, she will hurt you, again." setsuna:..... *she hugs emine* Emine: *grumbling* "Stop that...I am not to be hugged! The only person who is allowed to hug me is--" Shinoda: "..." *smirks* nea: ....... >:3 mana: ???? showtaro: 8D Emine: *steam coming off his head* "All of you stop talking!" -and so- Emine: "..." nea: do you want to talk to her? *hands the phone to emine* Emine: "..." *snatches the phone, dials* lin: yes, this is lin-kimpur speaking~ Emine: "Lin...Hi." lin: is everything ok? Emine: "...I have been taken into a family of silly people." lin:....eh? o.o Emine: "I think I am being adopted by the mother of my long lost friend Shotaro." *whispers* "Help." lin: WHERE ARE THEY TAKING YOU IM GOING TO SAVE YOU! Emine: "..." *looks at Shotaro* "Where do you live, anyway?" mana: death city. Emine: "Death City." lin: !!! WHEN THEY GET BACK HERE I'LL RESCUE YOU! Emine: -\\\\\- "I am sure of that." Shotaro: *Bone of the Bat to get ears to eavesdrop* lin: if they do anything to hurt you, i wont forgive them! i....i dont want them to hurt you. *blush* Emine: "...Thank you." *whispers* "Find me when I get there..." lin: of course i will! dont forget to do your daily bad deed either, ok? Emine: "..." *looks at Mana* mana: .....?? Emine: *takes her water bottle and spills it over her head* mana: h-hey! Emine: (to Lin on the phone) "Bad deed complete." mana: TnT; Emine: *smirks at Mana* mana:..... (thinking: just grin and bear it mana.) -elsewhere- shinra: 32.....33......34......35....- hmm? Arthur: "???" maki: mail call! Iris: "Anything for me?" maki: you got some free samples on perfume. Iris: "Hmm...I wonder whether these will work..." Arthur: *looking at mail* ("Wait...What's that letter?") shinra:...*he sees a note* hmm? no return address? weird.