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obsidiancreates · 3 years ago

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Freezer Duty (Part One)

(This was going to be a one-shot but then it reached 4,000 words so now it’s split up)

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Amy parks her car and lays her head on the steering wheel. "You can do this. Christmas shopping is already slowing down, you can do this."

She grabs her coffee thermos, a special blend Emma came up with just for the holiday rush days (it had made Amy almost cry with thankful joy, and had made Emma shrink into her sweater and mutter "Whatever," five times straight), and gets out of her car.

The parking lot is mostly empty. Either most of her coworkers took the bus, or Amy is one of the only people on time... again. Not that she blames anyone. The weather is so cold that getting out of bed feels like a death sentence.

As she walks to the doors, she glances at the other cars. Glenn, obviously. As long as she's been working there, he's always been early. Carol, too. Probably planning to mess with Sandra somehow, this kind of stuff is why corporate shouldn't have shut down the in-store HR department. And then...

Jonah's car? He's usually at least a couple of minutes later than her... weird.

She walks past, and pauses. Why are the inside lights on? That means it's unlocked, and she knows Jonah locks his car obsessively. She once saw him lock it five times through the doors of the store.

Curiosity claims her, and she peeks inside.

And drops her thermos.

“Oh my go- JONAH!”

The scream is loud enough to summon Glenn. “Amy, what is- AHHHH!” he holds his hands up to his head as he shrieks.

Jonah is laying inside his car, bleeding from the neck.

Amy yanks open the car door and shakes Jonah’s shoulders. “Jonah, Jonah wake up!” As she shakes and calls out, Glenn stands behind her with his hands clasped, frantically praying to both Jesus and the Jewish God in a highly confusing yet heartfelt prayer.

“Jonah!” Amy slaps him in the face in a moment of complete desperation.

Jonah startles awake and puts his hand up to his cheek. “O-ow! What was that for! And...” he looks behind Amy. “... Why is Glenn turning purple.”

“Wh- oh, my god, Glenn, take a breath. Okay, um, Jonah, are you alright?”

“I-I think so... why?”

“Well, because you’re sitting in your turned-off unlocked car, in the middle of winter, passed out with blood on your neck.”

“WHAT?!” Jonah feels his neck. “OH- oh, god this is- this is not good, how did-”

“Our insurance is so bad,” Glenn sobs, “You’re not gonna make it!”

“Glenn, don’t- okay, let’s get you inside and- you’re not still bleeding, right?”

“I don’t think so, but what does critical blood loss feel like? Like would I be able to tell? I need to Google this, just-”

“Yeah, you’re going to be okay. Okay, into the store, Glenn help us out.”

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“Ow.” Jonah winces and flinches away as Amy dabs his neck with a wipe.

“Pretty dramatic start to the work day, gosh. I hope nothing else happens.” Glenn shakes his hands by his sides and looks around nervously. He leans in and whispers, “Do you think they’ll find another foot? Jonah, what sneakers do you wear?”

“Again, still have both off my feet.” Jonah winces again, and Amy sets down the towel.

“Okay, it’s all clean, so now we can-”

“Hey guys! Whoa...” Cheyenne stops in her tracks as she enters the breakroom, spreading her arms and stopping everyone else from entering too. There’s an annoyed clamoring for a minute before Garrett just rolls in under her arm. Everyone stoops down to follow, except Marcus, who tries (and fails) to turn it into a game of Limbo.

Garrett looks at the bloody wipes on the table Jonah and Amy are at. “Whoa, dude, what the hell happened?”

Amy sighs. “Jonah was-”

“We found Jonah dying in his car!” Glenn exclaims.

“Not dying!” Jonah and Amy say quickly.

“He was passed out and bleeding a little,” Amy says to cut any rumors off preemptively, moving the collar of his shirt to get a better look at the wounds.

“In your car? In the middle of winter?”

Glenn nods, his face screwed up with worry. “And no scarf!”

“Oh, you’re for sure gonna die,” Cheyenne says, Mateo nodding in agreement. “It’s like, super cold outside.”

“Honestly I didn’t even feel that cold,” Jonah says, putting his hands up. “I guess my car stayed warm. ... Some-somehow.”

“What were you even doing in there? Are you homeless again? You could always crash at my place. Unless the birds don’t like you, then you’re gone. Nothing personal.” Dina sips her coffee.

“Thank you, for that... generous offer, um, I don’t actually remember.”

Amy pauses her checking. “You don’t?”

“No, I um, I just remember realizing I forgot something and going back into the store to get it, and then coming out and everyone was gone. And then there’s just sort of, nothing. ... That-that actually is more worrying, now that I say it aloud, am-am I dying?”

“Your brain probably froze up and is just taking time to de-thaw,” Marcus says with a flippant gesture. “Happened to my cousin once when we ate too many beer-pops.”

“... Okay, then, what’s a- no, nevermind, I can just guess. I don’t actually think that’s how brain freezes work, but thanks, I think.”

Marcus smiles and raises his hands in an attempt at a gracious gesture.

“So you don’t remember anything?” Amy asks, bringing the subject back to the alarming and somewhat urgent situation.

“Maybe someone came up behind him and hit him over the head. Blunt force trauma, put him back in his car to make it look like he froze to death, do you know of anyone who wants to kill you? Maybe a disgruntled ex-classmate, customer you bored out of their skull with a pointless story, maybe-”

“That- no. No, I don’t think anyone wants to kill me for telling an invigorating story. And I’d rather not think about that, actually.”

Dina shrugs. “You don’t want to solve the mystery, fine. But don’t blame me when someone you screwed over in a group project cuts off your junk.”

Jonah and Amy stare at Dina for a second, and then Amy shakes her head. “Anyway... I checked, and I don’t think he has anything wrong with his head. Just his neck.”

Mateo glances over, unperturbed but curious. His expression becomes horrified. “Oh, my god! There’s two giant holes in your neck!”

Jonah slaps his hand over the wounds. “WHAT?!”

“They are not giant holes!” Amy shouts as everyone starts chattering. “They’re tiny ones! And-and they’re more like cuts, anyway!”

“Maybe someone injected him with drugs.”

“Why would they do that, Dina?”

“Yeah, who wastes drugs like that?” Cheyenne looks around at everyone else, who have gone silent. “What?”

“And, wait, with two needles?” Garrett points to Jonah’s neck.

“Maybe they missed a vein the first time.” Dina snorts like it’s an obvious conclusion.

Marcus snaps his fingers. “Maybe it’s some kind of new fancy needle.”

Dina shakes her head. “I keep up to date on drug needle trends. We find too many in the customer bathrooms for me to be out of the loop.”

Glenn startles slightly. “We do?”

“Guys!” Amy gestures at Jonah.

Everyone murmurs some form of “Right!” or “Sorry Jonah.”

“Really, I’m-I’m fine.” Jonah keeps a hand over the holes. “It’s just a little sore, and um, I don’t know, I guess I’m a little chilly and tired, but I’m generally okay.”

“Okay, great!” Dina claps her hands. “You can have an easy assignment today because of the whole ‘attacked for revenge’ thing-”

“That’s not what-”

“Well, no-one knows what happened, so for now my theory is valid. Anyway, I’ll assign you to grocery. Slow over there today, bakery is having a big sale and uh, huh, we had an overstock of powered donuts so it might get wild.”

“Well... thank you, Dina. A slow day sounds good, actually, because I’m starting to get a headache.” Jonah rubs his eyes. “Really bright in here.”

“It’s the standard fluorescents.” Glenn looks up. “Unless corporate had it changed overnight, but I don’t think so...”

Cheyenne tilts her head with a small frown, and looks at Jonah’s neck throughout the rest of the meeting.

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“No way,” Mateo scoffs. “That’s far-fetched gossip, even for us.”

“No, but it would make sense, right?” Cheyenne looks around, and then whispers. “Didn’t notice the cold, lights too bright, two holes in his neck. Jonah totally got bitten by a vampire.” She leans back and nods, eyes wide at her own revelation.

“Vampires aren’t even real though! As much as we might wish they were.”

They glance over at Grocery. Jonah is yawning, leaning against the freezer section.

“He looks pale, right?” Cheyenne whispers.

“He always looks pale. He could wear non-tinted sunscreen as foundation,” Mateo says with a dismissive wave of his hand.

“Yeah, I guess. ... Should we try to get a look at his eyes?”

“Chy, I love you, but we’ve got a ton of restocking to do and I don’t want to be all panicked before lunch.”

“Right. Right. Yeah. Probably just like, letting my imagination get the best of me, right? Yeah...”

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“Excuse me?”

Jonah startles, jumping away from the freezer door. “Hi! Yes, sorry! Um, what-what can I... help you with?”

“Could you please show me where the frozen pizzas are?”

“Sure, ma’am, right this way.” Jonah rubs his eyes, leading her to a different section of the freezer area.

“Oh, thank you! Could you grab it for me?”

“Wh-why?”

“I don’t like the cold.”

Well, neither does he, and he’s already chilly. But this is his job. Somehow. How did he get here again? His head feel a little foggy, he can’t quite gather his thoughts.

He reaches in and grabs the pizza. “Okay, here you-”

“No, the ones from the very back.”

“... I-I’m sorry?”

“The back ones are always better.”

“... Alright, I will... reach all the way into the back of the freezer.”

Jonah leans into the freezer, bracing himself for chills and shivers. And...

... Nothing.

It’s cold, but it’s... not bothering him that much. he leans in, grabs the pizza, and leans back out without feeling any more cold than he did prior to the task.

“Thank you, young man. You should grab yourself one too, it’ll put some color into those cheeks.”

The old woman walks away, and Jonah pulls out his phone to look up symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia.

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Justine shakes her head. “I’ve read Twilight a million times, if he was a vampire I would be able to tell.”

“What if we give him some garlic bread, and tell him it’s normal bread?” Sandra suggests.

“Because if he’s just allergic to garlic, we won’t know the difference. Doy.” Marcus scoff-laughs at Sandra and points at her mockingly with his thumb.

“What are you guys talking about?” Garrett asks, rolling up to the group. “Marcus, aren’t you supposed to be unloading a truck right now?”

“Eh, didn’t feel like it. Anyway, we’re trying to figure out if Jonah is a vampire now.”

“Are you serious?”

They all nod. Garrett grins. He folds his hands in his lap. “So what have you tried so far?”

“Nothing yet,” Justine admits.

“We might give him garlic bread,” Sandra says with a shrug. “Is he allergic to garlic?”

“No.”

Sandra lights up. “So it would work!” Her smiles fades. “Oh. But then it might kill him.”

“We can’t do that! The Horsemen stick together, I could never hurt my best friend.” Marcus shakes his head. “What if we just drop something really heavy on him and see if he catches it?”

“That won’t hurt him?” Garrett checks.

“Not if he’s a vampire.”

“Right, right. How about instead of splattering him across the Wheaties boxes, you just ask Glenn to go pester him with Bible stuff?” Garrett would love to see that, Jonah gets to flustered over trying not to offend while trying to get away. It’s hilarious.

Marcus points at Garrett with a smile. “That- yes! Perfect! Thanks man!”

The small group runs off, and Garrett laughs a little to himself as he heads on back to customer service.

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“Oh, this one is one of my favorite verses, so here we go, ahem-”

“Hey, Glenn? Isn’t there a-a rule, against doing this kind of thing at work?”

“Well... technically... but Marcus told me you wanted to know my favorite parts of the Bible, so I just sort of thought why wait.”

“He- really? Because I’m not... known, for being very curious about... the Bible...”

“But you are known for being curious about your friends,” Glenn says with a point and a smile.

Jonah plasters on a smile himself. “Yeah. Yeah, I do tend to-”

“Get a little nosy.”

“... I was going to say get involved, but... I-I guess nosy works too. But um, I’m restocking the ice cream right now, so kind of have to act fast,” Jonah motions at the freezeer.

“Oh, then I’ll make this quick! Okay, this verse says-”

Jonah sighs, rubbing his head. His headache is just getting worse and worse. He’s pretty sure it’s the lights, or maybe the dry-cold freezer air, but Glenn’s babbling is not helping.

And his voice is really grating right now. It’s not exactly soothing at even the best of times, but Jonah is pretty sure he’d rather listen to nails on a chalkboard than another round of ‘Top Bible Verses’ from Glenn.

“Okay!” he snaps. “That’s good, that is- that is very much enough! Thank you for sharing something you enjoy with me, now please let me do my job!”

Glenn startles, and then hugs his Bible to his chest. “Fine. Then I guess you don’t get to hear me sing the top five best Psalms. Which is too bad for you, because Jerusha says I do them well enough to be on radio.”

Glenn walks away, and Jonah sighs. He hadn’t meant to snap, it was just really getting on his nerves. ... At least his headache is a little better already without the extra noise.

He watches Glenn walk away, and then catches sight of Justine and Sandra quickly ducking behind another isle. He looks on in confusion for a moment more, and then gets back to work.

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“Okay, we need a real plan,” Justine sighs.

“For what?” Dina pauses on her way to the coffee pot. “More raccoons? Did they find a snake in the bananas again?”

“We think Jonah night be a vampire,” Sandra says.

Cheyenne stops eating her lunch. “Oh my god, you told them?”

“I couldn’t think of anything else to say!” Mateo defends. “It’s been a boring day! Other than, you know, Jonah almost dying.”

“Wait, you guys think Jonah is a vampire? No way, have you seen him? That’d be too cliche.” Dina scoffs at the idea. And then looks at the ground, a thoughtful frown appearing on her face. “Although the cliche would also mean it makes sense...”

Garrett eats a chip. “Come on, he’d be a terrible vampire. Vampires are supposed to be confidant and suave. Jonah can’t even explain his cookie choices without a five-minute tirade.”

“And he’d cut himself off at least six times in those five minute,” Dina says with a slight wince. “Yeah, he’d be a terrible vampire.”

“I don’t know. Sometimes he’s really confident, and he does that smirk thing?” Sandra says, gesturing to her own mouth for emphasis. “Plus, he always stands like a politician.”

“And he puts way too much product in his hair! That’s a total vampire thing,” Cheyenne says with a definitive shrug.

“He does already have that black-hair-pale-skin thing going for him...” Mateo admits. “If he could be a villain on CW he could be a vampire.”

“And how would he drink blood?” Garrett asks. “Just talk until the person passes out? Ask overly politely in a way that really sounds like he’s trying to ask for sex?”

Everyone murmurs in agreement.

“He would starve,” Cheyenne declares. “Because he’d be picky, too, right?”

“Picky like, about the person’s health?” Mateo asks with a doubtful frown. “He’d probably freak out about not wanting to discriminate though.”

“That would be the starvation,” Dina says with a nod. “He’d be too worried about the socio-political crap of whoever he picks so he’d just debate himself until it was too late.”

“... That’d be kind of funny,” Mateo says quietly.

Everyone thinks for a moment, and then agrees.

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“Hey, Jonah.” Dina snaps her fingers in front of Jonah’s face, jarring him out of his standing sleep. “What’s wrong with you?”

“Sorry, Dina.” Jonah rubs his face. “I feel exhausted.”

“It’s the middle of the day.”

“Yeah! Yeah, I know. Um, what did you need?”

“I need you to go help Brett move some of the exercise equipment, the dolly broke.”

“Wh- so-so we have to move it by hand?”

“You’ve got a little muscle on your noodle arms, you can handle it.” Dina slaps him on the back and walks away. Jonah huffs, hands on his hips. After a moment he shakes his head and moves over to exercise.

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“Okay, now we find out for sure,” Dina says smugly. “No way a Human Jonah could handle the weight of that stuff.”

Everyone is crammed into the surveillance office, watching Jonah on the monitors.

“Should one of us tell Amy about this?” Cheyenne asks. “I feel like we’re leaving her out.”

“It is weird that I’m in on this and not her,” Marcus agrees. “But she’d probably tell us this is ‘dangerous’ or something.”

“She wouldn’t like it at all,” Dina confirms. “Best to just tell her about it later, or let her find out on her own. Later.”

They watch Jonah and Brett work together surprisingly smoothly, moving the heavy equipment with a perfectly human amount of struggling. Dina leans back in her chair with a disappointed sigh. “Dammit. I almost let myself believe in magic...”

“Wait, look!” Cheyenne points to the monitor.

Everyone looks, excited and hopeful. And they collectively sigh and grumble.

“He’s just talking to a customer,” Mateo says.

“A super rude one! I’ve dealt with him before, he’s a total asshole. Let’s turn on the audio and listen to Jonah freak out.”

“I do love a good Jonah freakout.” Dina turns on the audio.

“Yeah, I-I’m sorry, sir, we just don’t carry that here anymore.”

“This store has carried it for over ten years.”

“Yeah, it’s a bummer! I know I hate when store stop carrying stuff I like. But maybe! Maybe we can view this as a-a chance for personal growth, for you! A chance at... at evolution, at moving forward-”

“Are you mocking me, little bitch boy?”

Everyone gasps. “Oh no he didn’t,” Cheyenne whispers. On the camera, Jonah is clearly taken aback, leaning away from the customer and staring with wide eyes.

“Some... very strong language, sir. Um, no, I just meant that maybe, you know, instead of-of viewing this in the negative-”

“So I’m a negative person?”

“No! No, I can’t- I don’t know you! I can’t make judgements about people that fast! Just- I hope this doesn’t ruin your day, right? And-and I want to see if we can find you a-a replacement, so that you can still have what you want!”

“How important do you think this is to me? You think I’m pathetic? Can’t be happy without my specific little brand?”

“No, I just-”

“I’m gonna need to speak with your bitch of a floor manager or whatever she’s called.”

“... I’m sorry?”

“Your bitch of a floor manager. The loud Latina lady.”

Dina stands up, ready to go beat the man with a bat for talking about her best friend that way. Cheyenne pushes her back down, jaw dropped. “I think Jonah is about to stand up to him,” she says.

Jonah is indeed, looking quite pissed off. He steps closer, and looks the much taller man right in the eyes. Jonah’s a good head shorter, his hair barely coming up to the other man’s chin, yet for some reason unknown the black-and-white monitor shows the customer being the one who leans back.

“You, sir, are a very unpleasant person,” Jonah says in a calm, measured voice. “And I think you need to do some self-reflection. I think you should leave the store, and learn how to talk about people without using the word ‘bitch’, alright?”

It’s so overly polite it’s almost comical. Yet somehow... it works.

The customer stands there for a second, then just... walks away. Jonah watches after him, the calm and collection expression on his face quickly giving way to confusion. He looks around as though wondering if someone else had done something to scare the customer off.

“Confidence boost,” Sandra says softly.

Cheyenne pulls out a notebook and ticks something off. “That counts as evidence.”

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Jonah has no clue what just happened.

One moment he was speaking with a rude customer, the next the customer was walking away and Jonah has no clue why. What he does know was that his headache was slightly better, and that he really wishes his lunch break was sooner because he is famished.

Someone taps him on the shoulder, and he nearly jumps out of his skin. He turns around to see Amy looking at him with slight concern. “You okay? You’re just sort of... staring off into space.”

“Hmm? Oh, yeah. Uh... yeah, I’m fine. Totally fine.”

“... I don’t believe you.”

“Well, then you... have trust issues, because I am. I’m fine.”

“... Sure... can I see your neck again, real quick?”

“Why?”

“Because you’re acting weird and I want to make sure you’re not developing an infection that’s getting to your brain?”

“... Yeah, check away.”

Amy checks, and winces. “Youch. Yeah, let’s get some more antibiotics on those.” She starts leading him towards the breakroom. “So, what happened with that customer? I came over right at the tail end, missed the whole thing.”

“Oh. Um... I guess I just, really got through to him.”

“You?”

“Yes, me, why- what is that supposed to mean?”

“Nothing! It’s just, usually when you try to calm down a customer you don’t get very far.”

“Well, you know, sometimes people just listen if you hit the right cords-”

“Mmm-hmm, yeah.”

“-I guess I just found the right words to resonate with him, is all I’m saying.” If only he knew what those words were...

Creak

Jonah pauses. “Did-did you just hear that?”

“Hear what?”

Creaaak

Jonah looks up. “I think the ceiling is about to collapse.”

“Why?”

CREAAAAK!

A mass of merch falls from the ceiling! Amy and Jonah both scream, brace themselves, Amy still holding onto Jonah and Jonah still holding onto Amy-!

...

And... they’re a safe distance from it all as it crashes down.

A multitude of raccoons scamper out and scatter, their Nest Of Stolen Goods now revealed. Jonah and Amy watch from the sidelines.

The sidelines!

“How did we get over here?” Amy is staring at the pile.

“... I don’t know,” Jonah replies, staring as well. Oh, what an adrenaline rush, his heart is racing- ... it... should... be racing...

Amy’s hand is still around Jonah’s wrist. She looks at him for a moment, and then shakes off the shock. “Okay, um, let’s get a team to clean this up, and get some antibiotic on your neck.”

“Will that part take a whole team, too?”

“Ha-ha, Jonah. ... I’m just glad neither of us got hurt.”

“Yeah. Me too.”

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“OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!” Cheyenne grabs Mateo and starts shaking him. “DID YOU SEE WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!”

“WE ALL SAW!” Mateo shouts, pushing Cheyenne away. He huffs and brushes off his sweater. “All three of us left, anyway.”

Dina taps the monitor. “That’s why you never leave the surveillance room after something mildly interesting happens! Something big always follows!”

“He’s actually a vampire,” Mateo says in disbelief. “He vampire-ran away from that junk, he’s actually a vampire!”

Dina scoff-laughs. “The little guy pulled off one hell of a ruse, huh? Pretty clever, faking amnesia.”

Cheyenne stops her mini victory celebration. “Whoa, why do you think he’s faking?”

“Because why wouldn’t I? He’s a vampire now, even if he actually doesn’t remember what happened it’s got to be pretty obvious to him that he’s undead. ... Right?”

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“What’re you googling?” Amy dabs at the neck wounds gently with a damp cloth as she prepares to put on the antibiotic cream.

“Symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. I guess everyone got into my head this morning, and I’ve had some weird stuff happen to me...”

“Well... anything about last night coming back? Could help you figure out whatever symptoms you’ve got.”

“Still nothing.” Jonah rubs his neck when Amy is done dabbing it with the cloth. “I still feel like the day just started, honestly.”

“Oh yeah,” Amy agrees. “Today’s going to be a long day.”

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mintyoongiskookie · 7 years ago

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B l u e H o l e

Requested: Nope

Member: Min Yoongi

Genre: Fluff, implied smut, heavy angst

Word Count: 8,420

Warnings: This story contains mentions of death, suicide, and abuse. If you aren’t comfortable with these subjects, you should not read it.

A/N: Okay, so this story is based off of one of my favorite books, titled “All the Bright Places,” by Jennifer Niven. I started crying while writing this, so it’ll probably spark up some kind of emotion in you. Thanks for reading Lovelies~

Is today a nice day to die?

That question, that seven word question, is one I, (Y/N) (L/N), ask myself every single day that I live. So far, as you can see, the answer has turned out to be no. Or, rather than no, it would be “maybe, but let’s just push ourselves to get through one more miserable day in this hellhole, and see what happens next.” And I’ll never know, maybe I’ll go out with a bang, dying from something in a crowd, or silently passing in my sleep. Life is full of mysteries, and death is the only one that I care to think about daily.

Will today be the day?

And if not today - when?

Also a few other questions I ask myself on the daily, including today. The thoughts swirl around in my head, as I stand on the narrow ledge of my high school, watching the oblivious passerby that look like simple ants. I feel like I’m one with the sky, I’m so high up. I could just let the wind drift me down to the ground, I would make Marry Poppins look bad. I don’t really remember how I got up here - as well as what happened before this winter. It always turns out like this, my memories vanishing into thin air, only the smallest fragments being left behind, but never enough for me to put them together piece by piece. That’s what happens when I fall Asleep. Not necessarily as in the body function of sleeping, but something else. Here, allow me to explain.

To be Asleep is to be dead. Not physically, but emotionally, as well as mentally. Think of it as being someone who has no emotions, no path in life. A living, breathing, human zombie. You cannot feel any pain, you cannot love anyone, you cannot hate anyone. You’ve basically gone brain dead. But, after what seems like a lifetime, you’ll become Awake again, without any memories of what the hell had just happened to you. Anyways, enough about being Asleep, and back to what actually happened this fine day.

“Ladies and gentlemen. Is today the day? Is today the day where I end my life, with all of you here to witness this great show?” My speech only brought the common mumbles from the other students from below, the normal, “Go ahead, we won’t miss you”, “Get your crazy ass down from there before you hurt someone”, and the all too familiar: “You act like any of us care.” But, then came a few proclamations that you hadn’t heard before - “Wait, is that Yoongi?”, “What’s he doing up there?”, “He’s probably gonna talk her down. Poor guy, he thinks that she actually matters.” And that’s when you saw him.

The Min Yoongi, standing on the other side of the bell tower, staring blankly at the ground.

“Whoa there, hey, boy, are you okay?” Only when he turned did I see that look in his eyes, the look to end his life. I knew that look. I saw it staring back at me every day in the mirror. Shit. Good boys shouldn’t want to kill themselves, that’s my job. “H-hey, don’t worry, everything’s gonna be fine. Okay? Just step away from the ledge. I won’t hurt you, you’ll be okay, come here. We’ll get you down safe. Alright?” And then, the realization sunk into him, and I saw the look of pure horror on his face. The look that said, I don’t know how I got up here, I don’t know what I was thinking, but please, please, just help me. So that’s what I did. “Here, swing your leg back over the railing, and grab onto the bell. The ledge is too thin for you, come, it’ll be okay.” He moved in probably the most ungraceful way I could’ve ever seen, but I saw all the beauty that was held beneath this boy’s cold exterior, hidden under his head of mint hair, and buried deep underneath the left side of his black leather jacket. Maybe death wasn’t the only thing I loved. After he was safely behind the railing, a few claps came from the ground, and as I peered over the ledge, I was only met with the piercing and judgmental gazes of the other students and my principle, Mr. Wiele. I hate that man, that fat, stubby, ugly bald man. But, just gotta keep up my happy little facade and maybe I’ll be okay. Maybe. I swiftly jumped over the railing, to be met with the boy’s gaze, staring at me deeply.

“A thank you would be appreciated, Yoongi.”

“U-um, t-thanks… (Y/-”

“(Y/N). But you can call me (L/N).” I beamed a smile at him, and I couldn’t possibly see how this boy was the confident, cool Yoongi you had always heard rumors about. “Well, you’d better get down there. Everyone thinks you saved me, because I just couldn’t get the wonderful title of being a hero. Go on, shoo. I’ll see you later.” Just then, my friend Charlie comes up. He has a darker complexion, and also gets laid more than anyone I know. But, then again, I don’t really know that many people.

“They’re serving pizza today.” He says, as if I’m not eight stories above ground ready to kill myself. But, I’m not, because you shouldn’t kill yourself if there’s pizza in store for you. That’s just a rule. Well, not today. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe never. Now isn’t the time, (Y/N). Not when you get to have pizza. I smiled, and looked over to a blank looking Yoongi.

“Well, we’d better get going. See ya Minty.”

“Oh yeah, (Y/N)? Mr. Hoarts wants to see you.” Ah shit. Maybe it should’ve been today. But there are a lot of people around, I’ll still have to wait.

“Ugh, fine, let’s go. Bye Minty.” I offered a smile to Yoongi over my shoulder, only to be met with an empty gaze. So much for a thank you.

“Do you think this is some kind of joke, (L/N)?” Mr. Hoarts’s voice seemed to bounce off the walls, and god, I hate his voice. It’s so annoying and whiny and ugh, he’s just terrible.

“No, sir.”

“Do you think your death is some kind of joke?”

Yes. “No, sir.”

“Do you think your family would be okay? And that they wouldn’t miss you?”

They wouldn’t give a single shit, they’d probably be glad that I left their lives. These thoughts started racing through my head too, and soon it would be too much of a hassle to answer these questions because he knows that what I’m thinking is true, and he also knows that I know that he’s secretly reading these questions off of a pamphlet under his desk. “I’m sure they would miss me, sir.” A sigh left his lips. His ugly, hideous, disgustingly chapped lips. No wonder he’s single. He leans over the desk, his hands now crossed and setting on a few papers, which looked like forms for some depression pills, which, surprisingly, aren’t prescribed for me. But I guess I already have some. He was too close for comfort, even though there was quite a distance between us. If the distance isn’t the problem, maybe it’s the fucking garlic bagel he had for breakfast. God, did you just eat a full clove? Learn how to brush your damn teeth! You need a mint? I got some of those. Some gum? Got that too. Anything man, just please, you smell like a dog’s asshole.

“(Y/N), you’re a good girl.” Ew. “You have a lot to live for, and you don’t need to squander it by making bad decisions, and you surely don’t need to end it. I care about you, kid.” Ew. Again. And, that’s also one of the biggest lies I’ve ever heard. That, and the fact that my dad loves me. That right there is pure bullshit. But so is this speech. “Don’t kill yourself. Okay?”

“Yes, sir.” I hope he knows that’s the best answer he’s gonna get. Another sigh, and he leans back in his chair.

“You’re free to go. I don’t wanna see you back in here for a long while, (L/N).”

“Yes, sir.” And I left. He never once mentioned Yoongi, and I’m relieved.

By lunch, the news that Min Yoongi had saved (Y/N) (L/N) from jumping off of the bell tower to her death was all around the entire school.. On my way to the cafeteria, coming from English Literature, I got caught up behind this group of girls who were talking about it. You know, the girls who talk really high-pitched, and at the end of every statement they say, their pitch raises just a bit more and makes it sound like a question. So, like, I heard she had a gun? And like, Yoongi had to wrestle it out of her hands? And, she was, like, about to shoot him? Okay, so apparently I’m all tragic and dangerous now. Oh yeah, I think. Totally.

“So, tell me the scoop on the Yoongi dude.” I shove a piece of pizza into my mouth as I say that, looking over at Charlie and my other friend Violet expectantly.

“Don’t you both have like, five classes together?”

“What, do you think I actually talk to him? Today marks the first day he’s ever even glanced in my general direction, even if I did just talk him out of killing himself. He’s with the cool kids, right?” Their hums of approval urged me forward, realizing he’s had a few scarring incidents of his own. “Oh… wait, he was the one with the brother who got in a car crash, right? Last winter?” More hums. “Ahhhh… So I’m guessing today means something important to him, if he’s just now going to the ledge. Besides pizza, I mean. That’s important to everyone.” Now an eye roll from both of them. “Well if you two aren’t gonna be any help, I’ll just head to class early then.” I picked up all my shit and saluted to them both as I threw my trash away and sauntered out from the lunch hall.

I get to my U.S. Geography classroom, feeling some emotions, like power, excitement, invincibility, and strangely, exhilaration, as if I just escaped, well, death. I look around, and no one is paying attention to me, nor our teacher Mr. Scizer, who is literally the largest man I have ever laid my eyes on. He has a beet red face, that makes him look like he’s always on the verge of having a heatstroke or a heart attack. Which, he probably is. And his has this wheeze when he talks, and even when he breathes.

We’re doing some sort of “Exploring Indiana” unit, where students have to actually get off of their lazy asses and get out of their houses for once. It was also a way for kids to, “Learn more about our glorious state and discover all of the beautiful things it holds.” A quote from Mr. Scizer, except without the wheezing and breathy pauses he had to take. No joke.

A noise somewhere across the room stops his speech, possibly the sound of a boy dropping his book on the floor. He bends down to pick it up, which then upsets the rest of his books and causing them all to tumble to the ground. A quiet, “Goddamn it,” leaves the boy’s lips as he grabs everything from the floor. This is all followed by laughter, because we’re in high school, and apparently this shit is supposed to be funny. The boy who dropped his books is Min Yoongi, as in the one I saved from plummeting to his death on the bell tower. I can see the slight glimmer of annoyance in his dark chocolate orbs. Not the, ‘You-are-all-so-damn-annoying-and-I’m-about-to-just-walk-out’ kind, but more like the ‘I’m-about-to-die-from-embarrassment-right-now-and-if-you-all-don’t-shut-the-hell-up-I-will-kill-you’ kind. I have felt this many times before, and, seeing as Yoongi is about one dropped pencil away from strangling someone, I knock one of my own books down. All eyes are on me. Leaning over to grab it, I purposely shove the others off my desk, followed by more laughter and the normal, “Nice job, freak” from the school’s biggest dick - Gage Raymond.

“If you’re… Done… Miss (Y/N)… I would like… To… Continue.” I settle back into my chair, take a bow, and offer a wink and a smile to Yoongi. I see the slightest upturn of his lips, before he turns back to the front of the class, and I immediately feel so much better.

Mr. Scizer fixes his gaze on Yoongi, then on me, back to Yoongi, back to me, and finally, onto the blackboard behind him. He picks up a piece of chalk and scribes out the words, “Wander the Wonders”. He’s really bad at titles.

“As I… Was saying… You all need to… Wander around Indiana… In pairs as you… Discover the beauties… Of our state… Together.” He goes on to ramble about how we can choose wherever we would like to go, and however we would like to do it. We also have to try to find out ways they all relate, and we have to document the fact that we actually went there with videos and pictures, along with a ten page essay. “This assignment… Will be worth… Forty-five percent… Of your final grade.”

I raise my hand.

“(Y/N)?”

“Do we get to choose out partners?”

“Yes.”

“I choose Yoongi.”

“You can both… Work that… Out… After class is… Dismissed.” After class it is then, I mouth to him. And he smiles. Again. I made him smile.

As per usual, Gage Raymond blocks my way from getting out of this hellhole.

Raymond says, “I’d better not catch you looking at me again.” I try not to laugh at this, because I know if I do, it’ll start a fistfight.

“I wasn’t looking at you. Trust me, there are about a million other thing I would rather look at, including Mr. Scizer’s large, naked ass.”

“Fag.” Breathe, (Y/N). Count. He isn’t worth the effort to kill. Just count. You’ll be fine. One, two, three… And that little voice inside my head was right. He wasn’t worth any kind of effort, especially the kind that would go into having to distract everyone, kill him silently, drag him off somewhere, and act innocent. Instead, I plastered this dumb, sweet smile on my face as I looked up at him and said,

“I’m glad you know who you truly are.” And I walked out.

At home, I jump onto my computer and do something I’ve never done - make a social media account. I create a Facebook name, post a profile pic, and go straight to Yoongi’s page. I send a friend request, and I wait. Then, a few minutes later, I’m suddenly engrossed in a conversation with him on where we should visit for the project, actually being accepted by someone for once in my life.

After skipping dinner, the conversation suddenly got a bit too deep.

Me: So, why exactly were you on the bell tower today?

Yoongi: Well, today would’ve been my brother’s 19th birthday. He always said some shit about how he was gonna wreck the whole town on this night, and he’d bring me with him.

Me: Oh, that makes a bit more sense. You just didn’t seem like the person who would want to.. Y’know… Kill themselves.

Yoongi: Well, what about you? Why were you up there??

Me: Oh, I was going to jump, but it was too public, too crowded, and it was probably gonna be too messy. Then I saw you, and I thought, “Oh shit, we don’t need the janitor working overtime.”

Yoongi: Shit, I’m sorry for asking…

Me: Nah, it’s fine Minty.

Yoongi: “MINTY”???

Me: HELL YEAH, MINTY YOONGLZ!!!!

Yoongi: Oh my fucking god, you’re the only person I will ever let call me that.

Me: I feel honored, Sir Yoonglz.

Yoongi: oKAY, goodnight (N/N)

Me: AWWWWWW HE CARES ABOUT MEEEEE HE GAVE ME A NICKNAMEEEE~

Yoongi: and sweet dreams to you too.

And now, now that I’m still here, that I’m still alive, that I’m still Awake, I’m actually happy. Because I may have never fallen in love with this boy if I wasn’t.

“So not today,” I sing, “I won’t leave yet, because he smiled at me.”

Yoongi and (Y/N)’s Rules for Wandering

There are no rules. Life is one big rule as is.

But, there are guidelines. (What? They sound less strict, okay?)

a) No using phones or a GPS to get us there. All maps. (and the occasional civilian)

b) We alternate who chooses where we go, but we also have to just go with the flow of where the road takes us. But, no matter what, under any circumstance, can the spot be ordinary.

c) At every spot, we have to leave something of ours behind, kinda like an offering. And, if we’d like, we can use it as an exchange, and take something with us from the spot.

I clamber into my old pickup, better known as Combine, because this baby could plow through anything. It’s the middle of the night, and I step on the gas as hard as I can. And off I go. My foot is pressed down against the floor of the truck, the sudden urge to go faster hitting me like a bullet. Faster, and faster, and faster, I speed out of the town and fly down the gravel roads. The speedometer climbs up higher and higher, a joyous feeling as I see the needle shaking, and going to it’s furthest point. And then I let loose. I slow to a stop, and I turn around. Now I’m on my way to Yoongi’s house.

I make it back there in about five minutes, and I park the truck halfway down the street so I don’t look too suspicious. As I come up to his house, I grab a few pebbles from the street and fling them at his window. After seeing no sign of him, I climbed up the vines and hopped through his window. That surely woke him up, because I immediately see him shoot up and pull out a hunting knife.

“God fuckin- Shit, (Y/N)! I was about to fucking stab you!” I fall onto the edge of his bed laughing and clutching my stomach, clawing at the fabric of my thin shirt. “Stop laughing!” I could hear how his smile was slowly spreading over his features, and lighting up his eyes as a quiet chuckle escaped his lips.

“I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who has a knife at hand while they’re sleeping.” At this, a wide, adorable gummy smile pulls at his mouth, and I didn’t know any kind of disease or sickness that could possibly be more infectious than that damn smile.

“That makes two of us. But anyways, what are you doing here?” I smiled again, and chucked a shirt and some sweatpants at him after noticing that he was completely naked, save for a pair of boxers that were loosely hanging around his waist.

“We are going wandering. Chop chop, leave a note or something, and off we go.” I threw some shoes and socks onto his bed, slipped into a sweatshirt of his, and quickly pulled him out of the window before he could tie his shoes. “Hurry up and climb, I’ll race ya to the truck!” With that, I bolted off down the street, sprinting in the middle of the road. Surprisingly, he caught up and and beat me to the truck. We both jumped in, and we sped off to my special place, my safe place, the Blue Hole.

I could see his head turn to admire me, and I tried to hide the enormous grin that was bound to paint itself on my face. “So… Where exactly are we going?” Oh, I think, there’s the grin. I crank up the radio so the music carries its way out of the window, and I laugh when I look over to him. Who would’ve known that he could look so beautiful in the moonlight?

I lean over and peck his cheek as I look back at the road ahead of us, Combine, my mind, and my heart, all racing at the same time. “The Blue Hole!!” I have to yell in order for him to hear me over the radio, but fuck, it feels so good to be able to yell. “It’s my safe spot, it’s like- Y’know what, you’ll see when we get there!!!” I smile over at him again, and it’s like the entire world only consists of us, this truck, and this road.

We get there at the crack of dawn, the sunrise painting the sky in an array of vibrant colors, like violet, blue, orange, and various other shades. I turn over to Yoongi, smiling from ear to ear. “Okay, so this is the Blue Hole. It’s a quarry with on of those trenches in it, where if can be eight feet deep for one foot and then suddenly you’re sinking down into a hole of a deep blue abyss. So, I named it that because it’s kinda like a black hole, only with water, sucking you down deeper and deeper. So yeah, come on!!~” I put Combine in park, get out and slam the door shut, rip off my clothes, and dive in.

“(Y/N), WAIT!!!!” I can hear Yoongi’s distressed cry even from how deep I am. I must be at least twenty feet down. I stay down there for around five or six minutes, seeing how long I could stay. I’m used to practicing at home, in the bath or just out of water. Being surrounded my the liquid made it all different. My lungs are screaming for air, trying to claw and grasp at the faintest molecule for any sign of relief. My eyelids are slowly drooping, and the light from the surface seems to be slowly fading. I swim up, up, up, to the point where I think this is all a dream, one repetitive motion, and I’ve really been Asleep this whole time. After what seems like an eternity, air gets sucked into my lungs as I gasp for it, trying to shake the black dots away that are littering my vision. I swim to the side where I can stand, and I look up to be crushed in a giant hug.

“Y-you bitch… God… I-I thought you were dead… I though you left me…” His voice cracked as many times as possible, and I heard how broken he was. He cares for me, I thought. He missed me. He was worried. I slowly move my arms up, ignoring how my muscles were pleading for rest, feeling like sandbags were tied to my wrists. My fingers dance through his hair, closing my eyes to soak up this moment. He really does care. I squeeze my eyes shut and croak out, noticing how dry and harsh my voice sounded, knowing it would stay that way for a few days.

“… I-I’m so sorry, Yoongi…” I didn’t realize that I was crying until the salty liquid hit the corner of my lips. “I’m so, so sorr-” I couldn’t hear my voice anymore, but I could feel the soothing feeling of his lips on mine. He hoisted me up and carried me out of the water, my legs instantly wrapped around his waste as he walked back up the trail to Combine. I had already had a thick comforter in the flatbed, it being taped down from when I would drive off and spend days in my truck. He laid me down, instantly climbing between my legs as he slipped off the last pieces of clothing I had on. I had no idea what emotions really were before I met Min Yoongi.

I laid in his arms, both of our gazes directed up to the clouds. My fingers absentmindedly ran up and down his arm, leaving trails of goosebumps in their wake. My heart was still calming down from what had just happened, because it happened with someone I love, and they love me back. I just couldn’t wrap my head around that fact. I felt like I could live forever - and for once in my miserable, useless, life, I don’t feel apposed to that idea. As long as I’m by his side.

As we gathered our stuff and threw on our clothes, I held his shirt and smiled up at him. “I love you, Sir Minty Yoonglz.” His laugh reverberated throughout my being, his smile nothing compared to the sun beating down on us both.

“I love you too, Miss (N/N).”

We decided that this would absolutely be a spot, so I threw a few historical coins into a tin from my truck, and Yoongi tossed his old necklace in with it. We buried the tin near the shore, and turned back to Combine. With one last kiss, we were both back on the road to what normal people would call, ‘home’.

We’re as far from normal as possible.

“I’m home.” My voice rang through the house, my sister’s head poking out from the kitchen.

“Good. We have to go to dad’s house tonight, remember?” God. Not him. He was a poor excuse for a human, even worse than myself. Fuck, he’d be a poor excuse for a damn rat.

The words left my lips before I could process what I was saying. “Don’t call him that.” I’m lucky this was my sister, because we both believe that he shouldn’t even be on this planet. “You and I both know his status is lower than a damn gnat.” I sighed as she looked at me with eyes that told me, yes, I know. He’s terrible. And I feel sorry for mom. I went up to my room, and lit up a cigarette as I changed into something. I shouldn’t even be putting any effort into this, I thought. He doesn’t deserve any effort. I decided on some black ripped jeans and some worn out black Chuck Taylors, keeping on Yoongi’s sweatshirt that I had almost forgot was on my torso.

“(Y/N), let’s go!! Take your truck, I’ll head over now!” I looked toward the door and yelled back down to my sis.

“Okay, don’t let him touch you.” I could hear her faint sigh as she grabbed her keys and walked out. I heard her car pull out from the driveway, and I turned to look at the picture on my desk. It was one of me, my sister, my mother, and what used to be my father, except for how I tore him off and burned him with a lighter. He left our family after abusing all of us, then finally saying that he’d already been cheating on our mother for six years prior. Then, my mom died in a car crash, and now it’s just me and my sis. I grabbed the frame and slammed it down onto my knee, shards of glass propelling all over my room. Why is he still alive? He shouldn’t be walking!

After I got all of the glass out of my palms, and washed off all of the blood, I hopped into Combine and drove off to my “Father”s house. It really was a nice house, very expensive and very fancy. It was obvious he was in this relationship for the money. He married this really rich Daddy’s Girl, but she’s a surprisingly nice person. I have no idea how she’s dealt with him thus far, especially without getting a few broken bones from him. She’s probably scared, I think. I pull up and park my pickup in the driveway, hoping that the neighbors won’t have to call the cops again. Yet we all know just that will happen.

My fingers are prickling, like ten thousand needles all stabbing me at once, and I feel the need to wrap them around someone’s throat and just squeeze. I hop out and enter almost completely silent, a tactic I’ve used to get into Yoongi’s house in broad daylight. I offer Rhynna, the new wife, a nod, glare at her scrawny little boy, Tyler - who may or may not be that man’s, I still don’t think so - and I head downstairs to see my sis in the corner on her phone. My stature hardens instantaneously at the words that fall from the man’s mouth.

“There’s my other girl.” Don’t. Fucking. Call. Me. That. Before I could stop myself, I’ve already stalked over to him and slammed my fist into his jaw. I heard the cracking sound of his right jaw joint dislocating, and a surge of power washed over me. The prickling in my fingers is getting stronger, and I encase his throat with my hands and wring them back and forth.

“Don’t you EVER call me that again!” Next thing I knew, I was the one getting strangled, my whole body being held up in the air by his hand on my neck.

“Is that how you treat your father? Don’t call you what? Huh?! Spit it out, bitch!” I feel an immense pain shooting through my back, and up to my skull as I see I was thrown into the wall. This is how family reunions go with us.

Now I’m getting picked up again, by my hands this time. I feel my fingers touch the back of my hand, all the knuckles and joints twisting and snapping. Once again, I’m being dropped, and I’m met face to face with the man, who’s in an unconscious state from a vase - which is probably worth more than my truck - that hit him on the head. I look up to my teary and red-eyed sister, and only mutter a few quiet words.

“Please don’t take me to the hospital. Just get him behind bars.”

We get home after a while, and my sis stitches up my head and chin, as well as making some makeshift casts for my hands. After many attempts, I finally type out something on Facebook, that he would possibly be able to read.

Me: Please come over.

A few minutes later, after thinking he hadn’t seen it, my bedroom door bursts open to see Yoongi, a panting, disheveled mess, but still as beautiful as ever.

“What happened?!” I’m ready to laugh at him, tell him this is all a joke, that it’s a big prank, with makeup and cameras. But I can’t. Because I know he see the pain in my eyes. He can see how I’m trying to hold onto that last, tiny shard of sanity I have left. He knows me better than I know me.

My voice is hoarse and broken, surprising even myself at how I sound. “My ‘dad’ happened.” I can see how he’s ready to apologize, how he’s ready to say how sorry he is, but he doesn’t, because he knows that sorry has no meaning. Instead, he walks over to me and sits next to me on the bed, pulling me in for a warm hug, and my figure melts with his perfectly. We stay like this for a majority of the day, only breaking apart when my sister brings up food for us.

“I love you, Sir Minty Yoonglz.”

“And I love you, Miss (N/N).”

Yoongi is always around now, helping me when my sis is at work. School excused the both of us, believing our bullshit lie that I got into a car crash and Yoongi was my designated caretaker. One morning, while he was still asleep, I managed to slip away from his grasp and get into the bathroom. I brushed my teeth, and chopped off the casts. That probably woke him up, because he rushed into the bathroom and looked at me with wide eyes once he saw the casts on the floor.

“(Y/N)!!! What are you doing?! You need the casts so you can heal proper-” I cut him off with a kiss, knowing well what he was going to say afterwards. I held either sides of his face with my mangled, twisted, crooked fingers, and looked deep into his eyes. His sigh tickled my lips, and he looked back at me when his hands wrapped around my waist. “I just… I hate seeing you this way. I just don’t want you to be hurt.” I dare not say how I’m already hurt. “It pains me to think about you like this, let alone see you. But promise me this-” I hate promises. He knows this. “-You’ll be careful.” That’s the worst promise of all. I just give him a simple nod, and he knows I’m lying, but he doesn’t push it. “Now what are you doing? Why’d you cut off the casts?” My eyes light up at this, a smile spreading over my face.

“We’re going wandering!” I lightly grab his hand, because my fingers are still barely mobile, and tug him out.

“What? No, no, you can barely move! I can’t let you do this, (Y/N). I can’t let you do something when I know it’ll hurt you.” He slowly pulled me to a stop, and I could see the worry in his eyes.

I sigh, and look up at him. “This will make me feel better, Yoongi. I promise I’ll stay in bed for awhile after, but please, just come with me.” There’s conflict swirling around his eyes, his brows furrowed in concern. He’ll say yes, I think. Knowing him, and him knowing me. His head makes the tiniest movement upward, and that’s enough for me to pull him out to Combine. I hop in with a grin, and speed out of town with my hand in his. I roll the windows down, and crank up the radio until the sound speeds out the windows and into the open air.

“So where are we going again?” I could faintly hear Yoongi’s voice yell over the booming music, and I looked over to be met with the smile that could cure my seemingly never ending sadness.

“I don’t know the name, but I call it the bookmobile park! There’s a bunch of mobile homes- actually, you’ll see when we get there!” I laugh as the wind licks at my cheeks, my hair flying all around. This is what life should really be like, I thought. Something worthwhile.

We drive about thirty miles away from town, and finally, we come up to about half a dozen old mobile homes sitting in a barren field, with nothing around it for miles. I smile and jump out with him, racing him to the park. I follow him into one that has his favorite genre painted on the outside, the letters chipping and peeling away. I’m surprised he could even understand what it said. He gathers up some books, all with worn covers and damaged pages, and I smile once I see the familiar childhood titles.

“My brother would read these all to me when I was younger. We would go back and forth with the lines. He’d read one, and I’d read the next. I memorized all of them, and he called me crazy for it. Hell, I probably still have them memorized.” I can’t really imagine having something like that happening to me. He’s my everything, just like his brother was to him, and I couldn’t bare the thought of loosing him. But it would happen sooner or later. Rather, sooner than later.

We’d gathered up a pile of books, and went to pay. The owner, an older woman, let us off for free saying that we were a “Cute couple, and they get things handed to them.” Then we realized that we had to leave something, so we left twenty bucks anyways and a few cigarette butts we had earlier. We packed all of our books, and sat in the car. I realized how much I love him. I realize how much he cares. But I realize that I was a mistake, a walking, talking, living, breathing, fuck up. I should be dead by now, I should’ve jumped, or stopped holding my breath, or had too many pills. I realized all of this, so I got in Combine with him, and I told myself: Just drive.

He picks a place now, called the Painted Rainbow Bridge. I let him drive, and we speed off to find it in Indianapolis, not giving a care in the world. We pass a cigarette back and forth, and finally, after three cigarettes and more than one hundred songs, we find what we’re looking for. I get out and walk with him, a sharpie hidden in the pocket of his sweatshirt I’m wearing. We walk over to the more hidden side of the bridge, and I pull the sharpie out and hand it to him.

“Time to do some cliche teenager move.” I laugh with him as he scribbles his name down, and I shakily position the marker in my bent fingers. He holds my hand to help, guiding it along to spell my name. God, I’m going to miss him. Anyways, we walk our way along the bridge, reading all of the old love notes scrawled out on the sides. Swinging our hands back and forth, we race each other back to the truck, which ended up with him carrying me like a newlywed because he was worried about my back. We left a banged up tin of Altoids under it the bridge, along with a dented can of beer. He drove us back home, and he stayed the night with me, starting up a warm bath for my joints.

I need to end this, I thought. I can’t let him know.

Later that night, we made a fort in my empty closet, and he saw all my post-its hanging on the wall. “What are all of these?” Reasons to die.

“Oh, I just wrote them down in case I wanted to use them for a song. In that case, here, I have something for you.” I rummaged around in an old shoebox before I found what I was looking for. I had thrown together all the songs we listen to while we’re wandering onto a cassette tape, as well as a whole other one with songs I wrote for him. “I don’t know if you’ll really like them, but I threw them together pretty quick.” A kiss was all I needed from him, as I moved to his lap, so I could feel how much I actually mattered to him, so I could feel the desire he had for me.

Later, we tore down all the sad, miserable, and painstakingly true notes, and we replaced them with notes of love, and happiness. Two emotions that I learned now that I had Yoongi with me. Once he falls asleep, I look up at the old, glowing, sticky stars that are on the ceiling.

“Maybe not today,” I sing. “Maybe not today, because he cares. They say every life is important, but only one person cares about mine. It’s the first breath of air you get when your head’s been drowning underwater, that’s love.”

We let Yoongi go home tonight, after giving him many kisses and dancing for him just to show that I was all okay. I couldn’t sleep that night. So, I went to my bathroom and slid open to mirror to find all my pills. I had some pain killers and sleeping pills that my sis gave me, earlier in the phase where everything was aching. I pour all of the pills out into my hands from both bottles. 22, 23, 24… 24 in total. What happens if I down 24 pills? I didn’t know, so I tested it, doing 12 at a time. I felt nothing for a bit, but then it hit me, the aching pain in my head, how reality was slipping out of my reach, black dots trying to cloud my vision. No, not yet, I told myself. I didn’t get to tell him. Crawling to the toilet, I shoved two fingers down my throat, pushing them in and out, until every last little pill was floating in the water. I flushed them down the drain once I counted another time, just to make sure. Well, that was easy. Maybe I’ll leave that way.

I wake up in the morning, or more like late afternoon, and quickly blast some music so I could function a bit more properly. Later, I logged onto Facebook to see where we’d be going today.

Me: Got any ideas Sir Minty Yoonglz?

Yoongi: Surprisingly, I do. There are these two roller coasters some junkie dude built in his backyard. I think he’s kinda old now, but I called him to check if we could come, and he said we could. We’re supposed to be there sometime around 4 o’clock, so you’d better get ready because I know you just woke up.

Me: You’re saying I just woke up? You were still asleep and just woke up from the notification and you know it!

Yoongi: Yeah yeah, whatever (Y/N).

Me: Love you too~

After getting ready, I packed up a few strawberry and cream cheese sandwiches and some cold root beer for supper. When two arms wrapped around my waist, a smile found its way onto my face. I tilted my head up and kissed his cheek, smiling up at him.

“Ready (N/N)?”

“Indeed, Minty Yoonglz.” We walked out hand in hand, and he drove us off to Bruceville, off to meet the junkie genius named John Ivers, who built two fucking roller coasters in his backyard. Now that’s talent. It takes us a while to get there, but it was definitely worth the wait. They weren’t the giant, eighty feet tall kind, they were only about fifteen feet tall, and really short. But the second you got on, it was the most fun you would have had in a long time.You go up and down, through all the twists and loops, in a super short period of time. It really gets your blood pumping, to know that this thing might fall apart any second, and hey, maybe that’s how I’ll die. Having a coaster cart crush me as I fall fifteen feet down to the ground, or maybe the seat belt isn’t secure enough, and I’ll slip out and hit my head too hard. We both take turns, going on and off, and then we try the Blue Flash Too. That one isn’t nearly as fun as the original, so we go back to it. We ask John a few questions while I scribble some notes down, and doodle a few pictures of the coasters down. Later, we drive off to a field and eat the supper I packed.

“So babe… Tell me about your brother…” I could tell how his body froze a bit underneath me, and I knew I should’ve just left it alone. Typical, stupid (Y/N).

“Well… His name was Seokjin. Though, everyone just called him Jin. We were driving back from a party one night, and we were fighting in the car. I told him to just take the bridge, even though it was bound to be icy. He did it just so I would shut up, just so he could make me happy… T-the car crashed up against the side of it, and… I was the one who lived… God, I should’ve been the one who was driving, I should’ve died, I should’ve just let him take the damn road! I should’ve jumped.” My heart slams into my stomach at that, my arms wrapping around him tight.

“You’re too young to die. You have too much ahead of you, too many great things that will get you ahead of life’s threats. You’ll get through this Yoongi. Trust me.” Trust me, I thought. Trust me, just this once. Because it’ll be me, not you. I really couldn’t take this, knowing what would happen to him. I know he should’ve stayed away, but really, his life would’ve been worth more to save then mine. So now we’re here. This is all my fault. I shouldn’t be alive, he should be all okay, with a better girl, and a better life, and everything would be okay. I wouldn’t have dragged him down with me, he wouldn’t have even known I had existed, I’d just be the girl who killed herself. And I’d be okay with that, if I didn’t meet him. And that’s been the best and worst decision of my life.

We finally get home, splitting our different ways. I sit at my chair and look down at the combinations of black and white keys, and I slowly play some chords, letting the sound float around my room. Then I sing. “I can change my mind each day, changing how I live, but I still remember your birthday and your brother’s favorite song. I didn’t mean to wear you, so I’m sorry. I’m sorry I treated you like shit, I’m sorry for not believing you loved me. Someone will, but someone isn’t me.” I stay up the rest of the night, move all of my stuff into a corner, and pull out some paint. I cover the walls, painting it all black. I take some chalk and scribble down a note for someone on the wall, and I take everything out of the room. I keep a few blankets, and I spend the night in my closet, emptying all of the clothes out of it. I stay up, looking at the glow in the dark stars, just thinking, maybe I could become a real one tomorrow.

I was supposed to be at school the next day, but I wasn’t. I wasn’t anywhere. Because I was everywhere. During our lunch break, My computer and phone both started blowing up. Yoongi was worried. He didn’t have to be.

Yoongi: (Y/N)? Where are you?

Yoongi: I haven’t seen you here all day.

Yoongi: I know it was something I said.

Yoongi: God, I’m so sorry (Y/N), I didn’t mean any of the things I said last night.

Oh, yeah. I guess I forgot to mention, but after I told him that he had too much to live for, a fight broke out. See, once again, all my fault. Just like everything is.

“Who are you to tell me what I have ahead of me?! He was my everything! I’m nothing without him, I don’t have anything left of him, and he was my best memory. I should’ve died, I should just go kill myself, maybe I’ll just crash this damn car, and go out like him! Maybe it’ll look like an accident, just like us.”

I had never seen this side of him, but he obviously doesn’t like it. I hope he’s okay. I love you, Sir Minty Yoonglz.

He went to Charlie and Violet, thinking that they would know. No one really knew.

“Do you two know where (Y/N) is?” I can just imagine the worry in his eyes again.

Charlie actually looked up from his phone for once, and calmly explained what he thought had happened to me.“Oh, she’s probably just off doing her things again. She’ll be back sooner or later, don’t fret. It’s just her.” I won’t be back.

“Aren’t you at least a bit worried about her?”

This time, Violet spoke up. “Really Yoongi, don’t worry. She’ll be okay, she just randomly travels sometimes, no one really knows when it happens or where she goes. But she always comes back.” Not this time.

It had been weeks, months, even, since anyone had last seen me. Same for Yoongi. He had gone out to look for me, going back to every wandering place, back to my house, seeing every note I had written. He knew he was hot on my trail, seeing how every hint I gave was still fresh. He was still a bit too slow, though. He had finally come back to the place where everything was made official, where everything started fitting together like pieces of a puzzle. Where the first butterflies had come in, where the first kiss had happened, where we had shared our first tears together - The Blue Hole. Quickly, he dug through the old, crumbled dirt, looking for that old tin. Finally, he found a mound of disturbed soil, and he pulled out the tin. Everything was still there and intact, except for the added Polaroid of us in front of the Blue Hole, and a note, a small note that read:

To Yoongi, aka Sir Minty Yoonglz.

I’m sorry, I’m so, so sorry. You were my one and only lover, my first and my last, the only one who cared, and the best and worst decision that ever happened to me. I didn’t mean to leave you and all of the things that we had behind. You worried about me too much. No one else worried enough.

From your lover, (Y/N), aka (N/N).

That’s when he knew. That’s when he knew that the tears hitting the paper weren’t all some part of a terrifying nightmare, or that this wasn’t all normal for me to do, or that this wasn’t all a prank that would have over a million views on Youtube. That’s when he knew.

He knew when he saw my body, floating lifelessly in the water, on the other shore of the Blue Hole. That’s when he knew he was too late, and that he had just missed me.

That’s when he knew he lost the single thing that he had cared about.

That’s when he knew he lost me.

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 21

a new school year has started, and lots of craziness happens

Maka: "Soul..." (puts her arms around him) "There was nothing you could have done." soul: i dont think i could ever move on.........but all i can do is keep living...right? Maka: (nods, strokes his head) "You have to. For yourself, Soul. Please?" soul:...i'm trying my hardest... Maka: "I know...Can you keep living, for my sake?" soul:.....ok.... Maka: (smiles, kisses his forehead) -the next morning- Patty: "Ugh...What a messed up dream." soul:............... Patty: "You okay, buddy?" soul: .........been better.... Patty: "..." *hug* soul: *tenses* Patty: (lets go) "S-Sorry. You just looked like you needed one..." soul:............................. Patty: "Do you want me to...get you a drink?" soul:.......i'm good..... Patty: "...Okay..." (exits but leaves the door open) soul:...................... *Wind blows by his face* soul:......*weak smile* *Wind shuts the door* -elsewhere- Hibana: (chuckles) iris: hmm? Hibana: "Oh, nothing. :3 " iris:......*shrug* Arthur: (inhales) "At least I can breathe again." shinra: zzzzzz............. Hibana: "Is Shinra still snoozing? Iris, please go wake him." iris: *gulp* um...o-ok.... Hibana: (laughing to herself) iris: 0-0;; Hibana: "Go on, little lamb. Go on." shinra: zzzzzzzzz mmn?...........ack!- *WHUMP* ow..... Hibana: (stifling her laughs) shina: um....h-hi? *sweats* iris: are you ok? Hibana: *sparkling eyes* -elsewhere- Wes: (smiles at Liz) liz: thanks for last night...it was really nice. *blush* Wes: (nods) "Thank you as well for a great night." (kisses her cheek) liz: that....that was the farthest we've gone.... Wes: "Was it too fast?" liz: it was....it was nice. Wes: "But...too fast? You want to go slower?" liz: y-yeah. Wes: (smiles, nods) "Whatever you want." (takes her hand, kisses it) liz: *she smiles* Wes: "So...What next? We could head out for brunch, or stay in and have something to eat." liz: maybe help with breakfast? Wes: ^_^; "I'd like that...Just...be aware my cooking sucks." -at school- Black Star: "Soul, buddy, you don't look so good." soul: rough night...i'll just walk it off.... Black Star: "Maybe it was how you slept?" soul:.....maybe.... Black Star: "Hmm...Oh! I know!" *pulls out a box from his backpack* "Bam! Sleepy-time tea!" soul: um, thanks. Black Star: "Hee hee...You're welcome. So, what's on the agenda today?" soul: classes as usual i guess.... Black Star: "I hope it's something exciting, like training, or fighting, or gym, or home ec--" *blushes* "I mean...Um...Gym." soul: sure dude. -at lunch- Kid: "Now, keep your eyes closed, and tell me which dessert this is." stocking: ahhhh~ Kid: (passes the fork gently past her lips to take the cake) stocking: mmm~ chocolate gateau? Kid: (smiles) "Correct! Two more desserts to try...Let this one coat your taste buds..." (brings another fork to her mouth) stocking: mmmmn~ cherry pie, right? Kid: "Excellent! Last one..." (brings the fork to her mouth) stocking: cinnamon rolls! Kid: "Yes, my little cinnamon roll!" (kisses her cheek gently) stocking: hehehe, you dork. Kid: "You dork's angel..." (kisses her other cheek) stocking: hehe~ kirika: bleeeegh! some of us want to eat dammit! Kid: -_-; "Then finish your meal before lunch period ends..." Patty: "Or else I'll gobble up your lunch, Ki-Ki! " kirika: *grumble+nom* Patty: "Hee hee..." (bites into slice of pizza--then tenses) "Ow!"

liz: patti? Patty: "I think that pizza hurt my tooth--" (pulls out a piece of metal) "...What the fuck?!" liz: !!! Patty: "Wait...It has writing on it...Sis, I can't make it out..." (holds it up to her) liz: ???? *she examines it closely*....... liz: *squiiiiint* stonebrook, minnesota....???? Kid: "That's odd...I will have to file a complaint with our food distributor out there. Wait...I didn't even think we had food coming in from Minnesota..." liz: well, we have it coming in from other parts of the world, so why not? Kid: "I suppose..." Patty: "I WANT TO GO UP TO THAT PLACE, GO TO ITS FRONT OFFICE, AND PUNCH ITS BOSS IN THE MOUTH! Owie owie owie..." liz: let's take it easy now... Kid: "I'll request that Father contact the office." -and so- kirika: i cant believe dad made me go on this stupid mission with you losers of all people... liz: .... Kid: -_-; "He is also my father, ergo you are the sister of a loser, which therein makes you a loser as well." justin: *he's driving them up* kirika: you just confirmed you're a loser, so case in point. liz: *shivering* stupid cold.... Kid: "NO, IT IS YOU WHO ARE THE LO--" Patty: "Sigh...I love the cold..." :3 justin: JUST A FEW MILES TILL OUR DESTINATION! *smile* Kid: "Hmph. Sooner the better..." (shoves Kirika) kirika: YOU WANNA GO MOTH- liz: come on you two, c-c-cant you just g-get along for one m-mission? Kid: "Stay out of this, Liz! This is between her and--" *something is heard shuffling in the back* Kid: "...What was that?" kirika: *peeeeak* !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have got to be shitting me right now. -_-#; Kid: "???" liz: ack! Kid: o\\\\o Gopher: (meek wave) "H-Hello..." justin: ah, it appears that we've arrived. -it's a small, snowy town surrounded by a large forest- Gopher: (smiles at Kirika) "It looks lovely here~" kirika: eh, it's alright i guess... Gopher: "Maybe we can walk through the snow later?" kirika: kinda reminds me when we snuck in on that cabin trip, remember that kiddo? haha! Kid: -_-; Gopher: "Ha ha ha! That was enjoyable!" Kid: >.< kirika: remember when we wore those masks and freaked out all out? i think boyle tagged along too... Kid: "Yes, thank you for the walk down memory lane..." liz: it was fun. a lot of new experiences were shared there.... Kid: o\\\\\\\o liz: ?? Kid: "NOTHING! I'M FINE! HOW ARE YOU?" (Shinra-levels of nervous smiling) liz: i...i didnt even say anything... *sweatdrop* Kid: "YES, THANK YOU. THIS WEATHER SURE IS SOMETHING, ISN'T IT?!" Patty: "...Why is he yelling louder than Justin?" justin: HMM? DID YOU SAY SOMETHING? -and so, they arrive at the motel- Gopher: o^o "Rather creepy." Kid: -_-; "Rather asymmetrical." liz: it's....quaint...i guess....homey-ish... Patty: "I wonder whether it has ghosts--" ???: oh hello there! liz: *SCREAM* Patty: "?!" clerk: oh, sorry there, i didnt mean to startle ya, hun. *she seems nice enough* Kid: "Excuse me, we are on an investigation with the DWMA." clerk: ah, you're that fancy group from out west, ya? come along, i'll get your rooms set up. Kid: "..." (follows) -and so- Gopher: T_T "I wanted to be in Kirika's room..." justin: *he's reading his bible and listening to his music* Kid: (re-arranging furniture) "Don't even get me started on the dust in here..." (looks at his phone) stocking: [hey cutie <3 how's minnesota?] Kid: [cold--because you aren't here <:( ] stocking: [aw. *hug emoticon*] Kid: [and u, love? how are u?] stocking: [lonely.] -she sends a pic of herself laying in his bed- Kid: o\\\\o [that bed needs someone else in it] stocking: [U B safe, ok? < : ) ] Kid: [i will. i love you] justin: ...... stocking: [love U too kiddo~ *kissy emoji*] Kid: (smiles...Then sees Justin) "Oh! Um..." justin: ?? Kid: "J-Just a text from Stocking!" justin: ah, i see... Kid: "So...Tomorrow, we'll investigate." justin: *he nods* try to get some rest, young lord. we hae a busy day ahead of us. Kid: "Okay..." Gopher: "I can't sleep without some milk!" justin: i'll go and get you some then. *he smiles and exits* Gopher: (smiles) "Thank you..." (glares at Kid) Kid: "?!" -the next morning- justin: RISE AND SHINE EVERYONE! Gopher: (pawing like a kitten) "Five more minutes..." Kid: *grouchy* "Is the sun even up yet?" -at breakfast- kirika: *yaaaawn* morning assbutts. Patty: "Morning, butthead!" :D kirika: *mumbles and eats her pancakes* 's good. Kid: (slowly sipping orange juice, then stops) "Liz? You okay?" liz: *yaawn* yeah, i'm good. why do you ask? Kid: "You seemed quiet, and tired." liz: i'm fine, dont worry. *she smiles* justin: so, what did you want to do today? *he puts down a map of the town on the table* -seems there is a library, a park, a restaraunt, a campground, a lake, a school building, the sheriff's office, some residential homes, a diner, a pizzaria, and a few stores- Patty: "Ugh, pizzeria? After that awful pizza, no thanks." Kid: "Perhaps check with the sheriff's office?" justin: perhaps. Gopher: "I was thinking the lake...it may look pretty." kirika:.........uuuugh there's like...nothing to do here! Gopher: "The lake may have fishing? Or boat rides? Oh! Or maybe a romantic walk?" Kid: -_-; liz: the library might be fun...it even doubles as the town hall and a museum. Patty: "Let's go to the library! The museum could be fun!" liz: alrighty then. Patty: "Yay!" Kid: (smiles) Gopher: -^- -and so, justin and kid head to the sheriff, while the others head to the library- Kid: "Hmm...Sheriff, is this all the evidence you have?" sheriff: all we have to go on are weird noises in that old barn...could just be raccoons or somethin' but who knows... Kid: "It may be beneficial for Justin and me to sense the spiritual energy around that barn, however." sheriff: well if you think that's best, sure then... Kid: (nods) "Please stay back from the barn: if you already investigated, no point in having non-empowered persons nearby." sheriff: er....right. Kid: "Justin, come with me. We'll see what is happening." justin: of course. -at the library- liz: fancy place. Patty: "So many 'Do Not Touch' signs..." (moves finger close to one...) ???: i suggest you not do that. Patty: "???" -a woman in a nun's habbit and glasses smiles- ???: i dont believe i've seen you lot around town. Patty: "Nah, we're visiting!" (looks at her habit) "Hey, can I wear that?" liz: down girl. but yeah, we're visiting. ???: ah, i see. *she nods* Gopher: "What kind of volumes do you have here?" ???: hmm? what are you looking at, child? Gopher: "J-Just curious about what reading you have! I'm kind of an apprentice to someone who does a lot of reading." -seems to be just some local history books and textbooks- Gopher: "Oooooh, a local almanac! Neat!" liz: you're a sister for a church? i didnt see a church on the map... Patty: (still staring at the habit) Gopher: (trying to show Kirika a book) ???: oh the church is out in the woods, but it's only open to locals. however, i could schedule a private sermon here at the library if you like. liz: no no, it's fine. Gopher: (looks back..."Private"? What church is only open to locals?") ???: i see.....well, for now i'll allow you to continue on your way.....also, the hotel you're staying at....there's a 10:00 PM curfew....keep that in mind... Patty: "Why? Does something happen after 10?" -she already left- kirika:.....weird-ass bitch. Gopher: "That's not a nice thing to say about a nun..." liz: she was acting kind of unusual though....something about her....it doesnt sit well with me... Patty: "Hey...Maybe two of us should follow her?" kirika: maybe..... Gopher: (shiny eyes) "Kirika and I can follow her!" -later, at the barn- Kid: "Hmmm....I'm sensing something, and it's not raccoon droppings." justin: hmmm.... *he looks around* Kid: (scratches his arm) "The cold is making me itch..." justin:.....i dont feel any presences here...aside from our own, anyway... Kid: "Hmmm...Let me try something..." (removes a UV light) "Maybe we see something else this way..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Stocking, could you hold Shiori for a moment?" stocking: sure thing. Yumi: (hands Shiori) "I'll get some snacks. Back in a moment." (walks to the kitchen...) stocking:.....*she holds onto shiori* ...... shiori: muugu? stocking:....*small smile* Yumi: "Aw, that's adorable." stocking: thanks... Yumi: "She seems happy with you. Must be your winning personality." (offers a glass of water to Stocking) stocking: it's a stretch... *she takes it* Yumi: (small laugh) "I appreciate the help. It's going to get harder soon: before I know it, Shiori will be running everywhere." stocking: *she nods and thinks about something* Yumi: "Something wrong?" stocking: no, just...just thinking.... Yumi: "Something close to home...or about Kid's mission?" stocking: i'm just....i worry about him....will he be ok? Yumi: "I don't know...I'm sorry to say it that way, but in our line of work, in the fact of uncertainty, all we have is faith and our will to face the worse..." (she looks at Shiori) stocking: .............. Yumi: "..." (takes Stocking's hand) "Kid will be fine. He's far too stubborn to let something happen to him." stocking:......*she nods* Yumi: (smiles) "I think you need a break. Up for a walk?" stocking: sure......mind if i invite someone along? Yumi: "Of course." -and so- Yumi: "It's good to have you here for this walk." (Shiori in baby chest strap) felisia: *she smiles* i'm glad you decided to invite me. it'll be nice to spend some time with my daughter and her future mother-in-law. stocking: m-mom! .////. Yumi: "Yes." (smiles) "We have a lot to discuss, don't we? Such as wedding plans." stocking: YUMI!! O////O Yumi: "Kidding!" (laughs) "Felisia, how has this week been for you?" felisia: i've been doing well. i got to work on my sewing. i even made some new dresses, this one included~ Yumi: "That's your own?! It's lovely!" felisia: well, i know my way around a needle and thread. i even made stocking's little doll. stocking: she sure did.... (thinking: in more way than one ^^; ) Yumi: "Maybe you could make one for Shiori!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "Darn. No luck." shinra: we're hoooome! Hibana: (tenses, smiles nervously) "W-Welcome home!" maki: we got to meet some of the new students in the NOT class! Hibana: "Really?" (hides some papers) "Fascinating. Any good prospects in the new litter?" shinra: well, there's a few, but a good deal stand out, for better or worse...that one guy, Katsuki Bakugou.....in laymans terms....he's a d*ck. Hibana: "Ah..." (she has hidden the papers she had) "That stinks. But I'm sure they'll grow out of that, once the upperclassmen knock it out of them." (nervous laughter) shinra: *sighs* that weirdo with the navel lazer is no better.....he's just....weird. like an even more annoying version of arthur. Arthur: "Yeah, except he was French--HEY!" shinra: *whistles* maki: shinra seemed to get along with that one other kid...i think his name was deku or something? shinra: yeah! we're gonna be brothers in arms! *shiny eyes* Arthur: -_-; "Dork." shinra: shut up, you can be brothers in arms with sir sparklepants! Arthur: "Why would I?! He knows nothing of chivalry! A knight does not showboat!" shinra: ...... *sweatdrop* Arthur: "I just want some peace and quiet, and no more--" (spots Hibana) "What is with you?" Hibana: o\\\\\\o "N-Nothing!" shinra: ????? Hibana: (behind her is a file, within Maki's reach) maki: *grab* hmm??? Hibana: *gasps* "No! Don't--" *Inside the file is something called OPERATION: MATCHMAKER* maki: oh. OH! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!! *shiny eyes* shinra: ?!?! *Inside are photographs, a flowchart, and a calendar with set goals* Hibana: o\\\\\\\\o maki: *hands it back and grins* shinra: ???????????? Hibana: "...IT'S CONFIDENTIAL WORK I AM DOING WITH VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THIS BRIGADE'S MORALE! GOOD-BYE!" (tries to run away) shinra:...........that just happened. Arthur: "What was in the file, Maki?" maki: oh nothing~<3 Arthur: "???" -elsewhere- Ponera: "How much longer...?" grimoire: she's due some time next month... Ponera: "Ugh...It's been rough trying to deal with her...I can't imagine what it's going to be like with a baby in here." -BLEARGH- shaula: grooooooss! Ponera: "???" -back in stonebrook- Kid: "Did you hear something?" justin: !!!!! -an elk charges out at them- Kid: o____o "Run!" -after running back to town- Kid: (panting) "Wh-What?" justin: *pant pant* goodness...that was quite alarming....*sigh* young lord! are you injured? Kid: "My leg hurts..." (rubs it) justin: *lifts him up* i'll bring you back to the hotel then. Kid: o\\\\\o "I...I'm sure I can walk, sir..." justin: *he's already carrying him back* Kid: "How mortifying..." (trying to cover his face) "Why did an elk even attack us there?" justin: we'll speculate once we've returned... Kid: "I just hope no one sees me like this--" kirika: BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Kid: >\\\\\\\< "I hate today..." kirika: all _we_ did was go to a library and then go ice fishing... Gopher: (shivering) "I-I-I was the bait..." kirika: it's called 'building character'. you're still alive, arent you? Gopher: "I can't feel below the waist..." kirika: well, tough it up kiddo. how do you expect to get any stronger if you keep expecting life to hold your hand through it? sometimes you just got to suck it up and get on with it. just keep pushing on forwards! Gopher: "..." (blushes hard, shiny eyes) "Marry me!" -tiny chop- kirika: too forward. Gopher: -^- "Ouchie..." Kid: -\\\\- "Please set me down, Justin." justin: oh. *he does so* -after getting dinner and explaining the situation- Kid: "We get attacked by an elk, and the most you find is a suspicious nun?" liz: i'lbe honest...this town...it makes me uneasy... Kid: "I feel the same, but I can't pin it down to any spiritual energy yet." -that night- Kid: "No sign of her..." kirika:.......hmm? *she sees someone going into the woods outside* Kid: "See someone?" kirika: ...say, want to do something actually fun? Kid: "What did you have in mind?" kirika: huehuehuehuehue~ *she sneaks down to the back door* Kid: "???" ("This can't end well...") kirika: *she pulls something out from her pocket and picks the lock* motherucking touchdown. Kid: "Hmph. Can you get us inside?" -the door leads to the backyard...- kirika: we got to be real fucking quiet, step where the footprints are.... Kid: "..." (follows the footprints) -they lead out into the woods- kirika: stick to the woods....and be quiet.... Kid: (nods..."How often has she snuck out from home?") -someone is walking up to a chapel- Kid: (whispers) "Who is that? The nun you saw earlier?" -the woman opens the door, looks around, and closes the door- kirika:.....yyyeeeeep. just about. Kid: "Nothing suspicious about going to a chapel...but why is she so furtive about it?" kirika: *sneaking up to the windows*.....................????????????? empty? Kid: "What?" (looks as well) "Where is she?" kirika:.......*shrug* -lots of people can be sensed underground- Kid: "...There are people downstairs...No...underground?" -the next morning- Kid: (shaking) liz: everything ok? Kid: "I got a bad feeling from that chapel..." justin: oh? Kid: (nods) "It was unsettling...So many people underground..." liz: did you see them? Kid: "I could sense their souls only...but..." liz: ?? Kid: "Those were not normal human souls. They weren't normal weapon souls. They were...terrifying." liz:....... justin: should we investigate? Kid: (nods) "I don't know how--the nun won't let us in..." kirika: *smirk* who said anything about her letting us in~? Kid: "...Can you get us in? We don't even know what to expect once we're inside." kirika: can i get you in? does a bear take a shit in the woods? Gopher: (raises hand, ready to answer the question with a bright, enthusiastic smile) -and so- Kid: (following Kirika) Gopher: (giddy to be involved) kirika: just turn here aaaand... babies first...kid you go on in. justin: *peeeek inside* Kid: -_-; "Jerk..." (enters) -the building appears to be very dusty- Kid: o_o; "Disgusting dust..." kirika: *cough* geh...ok, check everything... Kid: (looks around the room, including at paintings) Patty: "Wish there was a nun's outfit to put on..." justin: *at the front*.... ??? oh? Patty: "See something, Justin?" justin: it appears to be a trap door. Kid: "..." (inhales) "Perhaps best if we have two teams, one to stay here just in case..." -justin lifts it up, and a red light shines from inside- liz: iiiiii'll just wait up here. Kid: "Since I won't be able to use only one demon pistol, I guess Patty will stay here with you, Liz." liz: *gulp* kirika: gopher, keep an eye on them ok? Gopher: -^- "But who will protect you if I am not there?" kirika: *magical girl mode+claw blades* dis bitch. Gopher: oWo "So cool..." liz: *sweatdrop* Patty: "Be safe out there, you guys." -and so they head downstairs- Kid: "Hmm..." (hears something) "What was that?" kirika: *she heads down furthur* ooooohhhh.....this doesnt look good... Kid: "...My God..." -it appears to be a kishin worship room- justin: !!!! Kid: "..." (pulls out his mirror to call...) lord death: m'yello~ Kid: "Shhh...! Kishin worship room!" lord death: !!! where is this? Kid: "Underneath a chapel..." lord death: which one? Kid: "I think it's the only one in this small town..." -someone could be heard whimpering in the corner- Kid: "Justin...What was that?" justin:... !!!! i-it's ok young one... child: *sniffling* i-i dont want to die..... Kid: "...I think we need to get this child out of here first..." -justin proceeds to break the lock off- Kid: (watches...senses something...) "Please hurry, Justin..." -upstairs- Patty: "...They've been down there a long time." liz:.....i have a bad feeling about this.... Gopher: "What do we do? If we go in, we can't send someone back to let them know we d-d-died...But if we stay here, they could die..." ???: i'm afraid you wont be having much choice in the matter~ liz: !!!!!!! Patty: "Eeek!" (transforms into a gun into Liz's hands) Gopher: (throws a feather bullet attack at the voice) -it's the woman from the library- ???: didnt your mother tell you it's not nice to attack nuns? *she tears the side of her dress to get to a knife holster on her leg* liz: oh shit! *shoots* Patty: (focuses to let the soul wavelength bullet hit the target) Gopher: (aims another bullet at the nun) ???: ah! *scratched* fufufufu... AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! *she charges at them* -CLANG- Gopher: "?!" kirika: hey. Gopher: "My Angel!" kirika: says the one with a grigori soul! justin: kid, take this girl and run, we'll handle this one. Gopher: "Hee hee..." (blushes--then realizes) "Where are Kid and Justin?" Gopher: "Oh!" Kid: (grabs the girl) "Come on!" girl: o-ok! Kid: "Liz! Cover us!" liz: roger! Patty: " 'Kay!" Gopher: "How much trouble can a nun with a knife be?" -SLASH SLASH- kirika: *grips her cheek* FUCK! Gopher: "Kirika!" (glares at the Nun) "You bitch!" (dashes at her) "Bullet Wing!" (flaps two wings of feather bullets at the Nun) ???: *she's bloody, but still going* kirika: HYEEAAAH! *KICKS HER OUT THE WINDOW* y'know, i've never been much of a religious person... Gopher: (approaches Kirika) "You're cut...Here, let me bandage you up..." kirika: meh, i've had way worse... Gopher: (pulls out bandages...touches her cheek) kirika: 7//////7; Gopher: (applies bandage) "Your skin is soft..." -chokehold- kirika: aaaand you just made it weird. Gopher: (eyes bulging) "I'm just being honest!" -drop- kirika: w-whatever, let's just find sister psychobitch and finish her off. Gopher: *cough* *cough* Gopher: "R-Right..." -outside- justin: *battling against the woman* Gopher: (throws bullets at the woman) "Did Kid escape?" ???: you should really just kill me and get it over with...someone like me is far to much trouble to keep alive... kirika: not sure, but frankly i dont give a fuck. Gopher: (proud smile) ???: fufu....AHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! you fools, do you really think i care what happens to me or the people of this town? Gopher: "...Yes? I mean, there are a lot of people in this town--" ???: hehehe... HAHAHAHAHAHA! you really dont get it do you? do you honestly think human lives have any value? this world is filled to the brim with scum... human beings are truly cruel to each other... i've seen humanity at it's worst; bigotry, greed, obsession, the only salvation those people deserve is through damnation, and the rest? they will ascend that level and find new salvation; salvation through madness. justin:.... kirika: you're fucked up.... Gopher: "Y-Yeah..." (rubs his arm) "Let's get her out of here...Who knows who else in this city is this crazy." kirika:........!!!!! something's going on in town! Gopher: (turns--and his face turns white) "Oh no..." justin: *he starts running* -at the inn- liz: OH THIS IS NOT GOOD! -towns people are trying to break down the door- Patty: (tossing furniture at the door) "There's no one here! Go home! Leave us alone! We left ice cream in the fridge--go eat that!" girl: *crying* Kid: (holds her) "It's going to be okay..." (taps his mirror) "Damn...I can't get the signal to go through, so I don't know that we can escape through the mirror." liz: check upstairs! Kid: (still holding the child, he runs upstairs) "I see another mirror..." (taps it) "Damn...I can't get it to turn on..." girl: i-i'm scared....i-i want to go home... Kid: (stares at the mirror..."Damn." Turns to the girl, leans down to be at eye level) "Hey. You are going to get home: I promise. Now, what is your name?" girl: *sniff* Cynthia... Kid: (smiles) "Hi, Cynthia. I'm Kid." (keeps tapping the mirror, but he still can't get a signal. Looks around for other exits or weapons but keeps talking to her) "Do you like candy, Cynthia?" cynthia:...*she nods a bit* Kid: (smiles) "My girlfriend loves candy. When we get you out of here, I'll get you as much candy as you want..." (pushes a piece of furniture--and finds a secret door) "...Huh...Could this let us get out of here?" -seems to lead to a garage underground- Kid: "...Cynthia? We're getting my friends and getting out of here..." cynthia: o-ok.... -after the others made their way in, barricaded the door, and got their stuff- Kid: "Stay close, hurry, and don't trip: who knows when they will catch up..." -they make it into the garage where justin's van was parked- Kid: (lifts Cynthia and puts her into the van) Patty: "I'll get her buckled in..." cynthia:.... Kid: "Justin, are we all here?" justin: *doing a head count* yes, everyone is here and accounted for. Kid: "Good--let's get out of here!" justin: *revs it up and drives outta there* Kid: "Hang on to something!" (grabs the seat) -and so- Kid: "They stopped following us..." liz: death city ho? Kid: "Y-Yeah..." (pulls up his mirror) "Signal is back. I'm alerting Father--" lord death: kid? Kid: "Father! We just escaped the city! It was full of Kishin worshippers!" lord death: hmmm...we'll send a squad of DWMA out there. Kid: "We careful: it's a small town, but the numbers and abilities can be overwhelming. I suggest the goal should be to contain, not kill--not until information can be learned from them..." lord death: right. -soon- Patty: "Ugh...I just wanted to know why there was metal in my pizza--I didn't expect Kishin worshippers..." liz: well, we're home now... stocking: *playing with shiori* Kid: "...Stocking..." stocking: ??!!!! kid! *she hugs him tightly* Kid: T_T "I missed you!" stocking: i'm so happy you're alright... Kid: "I'm happy you are here!" (hugs tightly) "Are you okay?" stocking: yeah. shiori: kid! kid! *reaching up* Kid: "Shiori!" (giggles as he picks her up) "It's great to see you, too!" (kisses her forehead) shiori: hehe~ Kid: "You're happy, aren't you, Shiori? I trust that you enjoyed being with Stocking?" (looks at her while holding Shiori) stocking: yeah...i think i'm getting the hang of it... Kid: (smiles) "I'm sure you are..." (bounces Shiori on his knee) "When I was on the mission...we rescued a child..." stocking: *she listens* Kid: "She...likely lost all of her family, based on what we saw that those worshippers did with so many people in the town..." stocking:....where is she now? Kid: "Until she can be placed with a family, at the Law Church Orphanage...*Sigh* I...don't like this plan. A child like that..." stocking: ?? Kid: (shakes his head) "I promised when we get back..." (tearing up a bit) "I asked whether she likes candy, and I told her you did, and that when we got back I'd get her as much as she wanted...Now she's in an orphanage and I--I--" stocking: ......mind if we pay a visit? Kid: "I-I would like to." stocking: ok then. -and so- Kid: (points to her) "There she is...You have the chocolates?" stocking: *she nods and goes up to her, giving the chocolate bar to her....cynthia seems happy* cynthia: thank you miss. stocking: it's ok, i know it's scary...but i know what it's like to grow up in a place like this.... Kid: (smiles at Cynthia) "How have the nuns been?" cynthia: sister christina is really nice. Kid: "That's good to hear...Cynthia, do you like stuffed animals?" cynthia:...i guess so. Kid: "Maybe we can bring you one?" cynthia: that's ok. i'm alright. Kid: "...Do you mind if we visit you tomorrow? Maybe for lunch?" -later- Kid: "Thank you for coming with me, Stocking." stocking: no problem. call it maternal instinct or whatever. *shrug* Kid: (smiles, holds her hand) " 'Maternal,' eh?" stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "I like the sound of that..." (kisses her cheek) "I missed you..." stocking:... want to go anywhere else~? Kid: "Where were you thinking? Perhaps to pick up more candy since we depleted some giving it to Cynthia?" stocking: yeah, maybe get dinner, hit up a movie? Kid: (smiles) "Nothing would make me happier." (offers his arm) "Shall we?" stocking: indeed~ Kid: (walks arm-in-arm with her) "Any particular craving? Perhaps narrow down our list to the restaurants with the best dessert menus?" stocking: maybe someplace new tonight? Kid: "Perhaps Cafe du Monde? I heard its desserts are to die for." stocking: ooooh~ *shiny eyes* Kid: "Hee hee...So cute. It's just a few blocks from here..." -elsewhere- Asura: (shivering) heibito: zzzzzz...... mikan: is everything alright? Asura: "I sense something...off." mikan: oh? Asura: "One location...someone intruded...a Shinigami..." mikan: ........ *she holds his hands* Asura: "I think they're getting closer..." mikan: ..............*she hugs him* Asura: "I'm afraid...What if they find us..." mikan: it's ok....i know we will be able to fend them off.... Asura: (nods) "I want Heibito protected...I'm not letting them take our child." mikan: *she nods and holds them close* Asura: "I love you..." mikan: i love you too, so, so much... Asura: (trembling in her arms) mikan: *humming and running her fingers through his hair* Asura: (slowly stops shaking...sighs) -elsewhere- Arthur: (scowling) iris: i-is something wrong? Arthur: "Fake knights are the worst." iris: *confused* shinra: *grumble* stupid bakugou....i want to kick him in his stupid face... Arthur: "That showboating French brat--I COULD FIRE SOMETHING OUT OF MY NAVEL TOO!" shinra: i think you'd probably get hurt. Arthur: >8( *intense glare* iris: hey come on now, let's try to get along, ok? shinra: *blush* y-yeah... Arthur: (crosses his arms) "My kingdom for reliable knights..." shinra: but on the bright side, there's some pretty cool kids in the new class too... maki: that girl ochako seems pretty cool, and that izuku kid. shinra: we are brothers in arms after all. *grin* Arthur: "I have yet to find a worthy warrior in the set. Who needs superpowers when all you should need is a sword?" shinra: (thinking: isnt your sword and extention of your abilities?) Arthur: "In any case, I have other tasks to complete. I think I will wash off this outrage, then proceed with homework and--um...contact someone." shinra: alright. -a few days later- Kid: (taps his pencil against the notebook) -at lunch- liz: KID WE HAVE A PROBLEM! Kid: "What?! What's wrong?!" -BOOOOM- liz: that. -a few students are crowding outside- Kid: "?! An explosion?! Is someone attacking the school?!" kirika: tch- IS THAT THE BEST YOU GOT, KATSUDICK?! stocking: ooooh no.... Katsuki: "Tch..." (wipes a bit of blood off his mouth, smirks) "Just holding back--didn't want you to cry too badly." kirika: aw whats wrong, afraid i might laugh so hard i cry? Katsuki: (twitch) "Oh, you think you're tough shit?! Fine! Wait until I light you up so much people will think you're a goddamn Christmas tree!" *uses Explosion to leap up and fling down explosives onto Kirika* kirika: heh... *dodging* student: she's going so fast! Katsuki: "Fast or not, I'll just blow her ass up with an even bigger explosion! Watch out below!" (throws down bigger explosions onto the ground) tsubaki: shouldnt someone stop them? Black Star: "Yeah! That maniac is going to wreck my stage! Come on, Tsubaki!" tsubaki: *sigh* Jacqueline: "Professor Stein! Miss Marie! Someone!" liz: *she goes to get stein* Patty: "There he is!" Stein: "What the hell is going on?!" liz: kirika- Stein: "...Say no more. I'm going to knock her to the floor..." -outside- kirika: tch- try this one on for size. ~STEPPING FANG~ *she throws her claw blades at katsuki* Katsuki: (sweeps his leg at Kirika--to hit her with an explosion upon impact) *As he sweeps his leg, the claws do scratch him* kirika: !!!! fuck! Katsuki: "Ah! Bitch! That stings!" kirika: heh. Katsuki: "I'm going to wipe that smirk off your face!" (propels his punch with an explosion to increase impact of the punch...) kirika: !! Stein: "..." (leaps between them, slaps his hands along their faces--and sends them flying back with Twin Soul Menace blasts) kirika: *cough cough* fuck.... Katsuki: (lands on his head) "What the hell?! I was winning!" marie: ok everyone, settle down. student: i think it's a draw! Katsuki: (back on his feet) "Fuck a draw--I'm going to win this now!" (tries to explode forward--and slams face-first onto the floor) "...Ow..." kirika: *snerk* Stein: (takes Kirika and Katsuki by the ears) "No faculty referees? Fine. Enjoy detention..." (sneers) "I have a delicious punishment in mind..." -later- Kid: "So, how bad was Stein's punishment?" kirika: eh, i've had worse. but mr 'hotstuff' screamed like a little bitch. Katsuki: T_T "I DID NOT!" (sparks shooting around him) kirika: you're right, it was more like crying. Katsuki: (grabs her wrist) "We're not finished!" (pulls back his fist--) -DOUBLE CHOP- kirika: X-X *steam coming off her head* Katsuki: X_X "..." Kid: o_o (backs away) marie: right, anyway..... -after school- Kid: "Maybe we should pursue an activity that doesn't lend itself easily to fistfights..." kirika: ..... Kid: "Perhaps something that isn't violent...like get Mocha some new cat toys?" kirika: .///. ..........sounds good. Gopher: (pops out of a nearby garbage can) "Yes, it does sound fun!" (he has a banana peel on his head) kirika: i know i should be shocked and confused why you're in there....but im just not. Gopher: "Yay! You know me so well, my love--" liz: easy there puppy. Gopher: "Woof! Woof!" :3 Patty: "...Huh. So that's what does it for Kirika." kirika: oh shush. -_-; -At the Pet Supply Shop- Kid: (studying the fishes in the tanks) "Calming..." Patty: "Which aisle has the giraffe repellent?" clerk: i-i beg your pardon? Patty: "Giraffe repellent. If you don't have it in mace form, I'll take it in axe form." clerk: O-O;;;; Patty: "And do you have camouflage? And do you have human-size hamster balls? Where are your balls?" -elsewhere- Spirit: (mapping) "And that's the latest Kishin worship location..." (taps the map) "They're spreading, Sir." lord death: hmmm.... this is all very troubling. Spirit: "I wish we could just wipe those cities off the map..." (trembling) justin: unfortunatly, there's not much we can do at the moment... Stein: "Hmm...Food...Why was this all the start of just finding a piece of metal in pizza sauce? Is it just coincidence?" justin: or maybe someone was sending a message? a cry for help? Stein: "Perhaps...Odd coincidence, but a good one if it meant we learned about this city now rather than later. But all those people..." justin:...... Stein: (sighs) "Okay. Justin, you said there was an underground. What can you tell me about it?" -one analysis and explanation later- Stein: "No tunnels leading to another location or city?" justin: unfortunately, we didn’t have the luxury of time on our hands to investigate further... Stein: "Did you see anything familiar in the underground? Words? Symbols? Objects?" justin: *he draws a diagram of how the room looked with some notes* Stein: "Hmm...Secret entrances? A prison cell...What else?" -later that night- Gopher: "Does Mocha like it?" .W. mocha: *she seems quite happy* Gopher: "Yay!" (small claps) -in another room- stocking: cute jammies. *she is wearing white pajamas with black trim+details and a skull on the pockets* -kid's is the same, only the colors are inverted, IE black pajamas with white trim and details- Kid: (smiles widely) "Likewise. You look so huggable in them--" stocking: hehe~ Kid: (hugs her, sways with her) "I like these. Thank you." stocking: i thought they looked cute~

Death the Kid: Kid: (kisses her cheek) "They do~" stocking: *she smiles and nuzzles into him* Kid: (holds her) "I missed you so much when I was on that mission..." stocking: *listening* Kid: "I was scared that I...wouldn't be back." stocking: but you are... Kid: *sniff* (smiles) "And I'm so happy that I am..." -and so, one love making session later- Kid: (panting) "God...W-We broke in those new pajamas all right..." stocking: aahhh.. y-yeah.. *blush* Kid: (giggles) "Your body looked amazing when I unbuttoned the top..." stocking: *blush* hehe~ Kid: (smirks) "Did you think I looked good in the pajamas?" (kisses her neck) stocking: oh hell yeah~ Kid: "That's what I wanted to hear..." (small bite on her shoulder) stocking: ahh~ Kid: "Stocking..." (massages her breast) "I love you..." stocking: i love you too, kiddo~ Kid: (kisses on her breast--then licks her nipple) stocking: ahhh~! Kid: "You like that?" -the next morning- Kid: "Ah...What's today?" -at school- Patty: "Is Loud-Mouth McBoom Face still enrolled, or did Kirika scare him away?" liz: still here, but i think they're going to be avoiding each other a looong while. Patty: "Maybe he needs a hug...or a punch in the teeth." liz: ....... Kid: (looking through books) "Hmm..." -in another place in the school- Shotaro: "Um...Why is math relevant to me again?" -after class- Shotaro: "My head hurts..." ????: oh! you're the guys from the robot tournament a while back, right? Shotaro: (looks around, then at Mana) "Are they talking to us?" mana: i think so. yeah, that would be us. ????: that was so cool! i'll admit i was a little scared when that rubble fell but then shinra kicked it away and it was so awesome! Shotaro: "..." (quiet, sullen) mana: yeah.... ????: ah! sorry, i guess i was rambling again...a-anyway, im Izuku. i just started the NOT classes this year. Shotaro: "...Hi." (weak smile) mana: nice to meet you. I'm Mana Hinoki, and this is Showtaro. Shotaro: "Yeah...Um, Izuku? How are you doing in your classes?" izuku: i've been doing my best. -at lunch- Kid: (spots Izuku) "Hmmm...Looks like our new students are getting along." liz: *she nods* Kid: "That's good. Don't need more fights around here..." Black Star: "Yeah! I can't have anyone taking my spotlight!" (dramatic pose) tsubaki: *sweatdrop* Patty: (shining a spotlight onto Black Star) "Testify, brother!" Black Star: (microphone now in his hand) "I am the only star of this Academy! And don't none of your newbies forget it!" izuku: *sweatdrop* tsuyu: o~o ??? kero? ochako: ^^; Katsuki: "...I want to punch him in his shitty head." -elsewhere- Akitaru: (fixing lights in the Brigade) "Everything is so old in here..." maki: we should do a fundraiser or something. Akitaru: "That could work. Not sure what we can offer to funds raised, though, aside from our usual pleasant demeanor--" Hibana: (heard falling down the stairs) "Goddamn it! Where are the fucking lights?!" Akitaru: "...Our super, duper, pleasant demeanor..." -_- maki: *sweatdrop* -elsewhere- grunt: m-mr shinoda, you have a skype call. Shinoda: "Very good. I'll take the call..." (taps the screen) -the room on the screen looks like a young girl's playroom. there is a girl sitting in a chair with an older lady on the side of her- ???: greetings Shinoda. how's everything in the toykyo branch going? Shinoda: "A bit slow, unfortunately: it is so hard to attract talented people..." (sneers) "...unless you can convince them otherwise." ???: myogyogyogyo~ i think with my puppet ability, that shouldnt be too hard~ ????: miss Marisa, you do have to know their names first before you can do anything to them... Shinoda: "I have had my team find the names of some particularly talented people..." marisa: oooh, mind faxing them over~? pretty pleeeeease~? Shinoda: (smiles) "Gladly..." (hands it to Grunt to fax) ????: any updates on kepuri or akaderu? we lost contact with them after the death city tournament. marisa: jeez, Naoka. you're so impatient sometimes. *pout* Shinoda: "Our contacts continue to monitor her...Amazing the in-roads 'Happy Factory' can make thanks to our philanthropic donations to hospitals and neuroscience research facilities. Her brain is firing all neurons at blinding speeds, but that in effect makes her brain-dead." marisa: and akaderu? Shinoda: "In prison." (smirks) "And collecting a few more allies from within." naoka: what ever happened to that guy with the long nosehairs? Shinoda: "I...think he's dead? It was really unclear." naoka: hmmmm.... Shinoda: "His body was removed by another former employee, Assi...He disappeared after making contact with the Kyokotsu." marisa: oooooh~? speeeeeaking of, how's that emone doing? Shinoda: "He is increasing his number of bad deeds per day...At this rate, he will have fully empowered the Bai Ze." marisa: neat. Shinoda: (smiles) "Quite. I'll let 'Emone' know you said hi." ((Okay--get some sleep.)) naoka: -_-; Shinoda: "Oh, and send more apples. Red ones--not the green ones." naoka: we'll send the order asap. Shinoda: "And I'll look forward to it. Until then..." -the skype feed cuts out- Shinoda: "Hmm..." (bites into an apple) -knock knock- lin: shinoda, it's that time again. Shinoda: (sighs) "Okay." (stands) "Let's begin." -elsewhere- Spirit: (fixes his tie) "I hope I look decent..." blair: i think you look great. *she smiles* Spirit: (blushes) "Thanks...I appreciate your help with this." -later- Kid: -_-; "How can a baby make such a mess...?" shiori: guu! Kid: *sigh* "Well, I bathed you, changed your diaper, and cleaned up your toys..." (picks up Shiori) "What would you like to do now, Little Sister?" shiori: *stomach growls* Kid: "Well, that answers that question..." (smiles) "Let's get you something to eat!" shiori: ^w^ Kid: (places Shiori in her crib and brings food out of the fridge) shiori: *watching* Kid: (warms the milk and places it into the bottle) Kid: (picks up Shiori and brings the bottle to her mouth) stocking:.....*she smiles* Kid: "Okay, Shiori, drink slowly..." -one feeding later- Kid: (patting Shiori's back to help her burp) stocking: you're getting good at this, kid. Kid: (blushes) "Thank you. I've been trying...Do you want to hold her?" stocking: sure *she does so* hey shiori. shiori: ^^ Kid: (smiles at Shiori and Stocking) "She's so loving..." -later- Yumi: "We're home." lord death: hey there kiddos~ *he hugs shiori* Kid: (waves) "It's good to see you home safe. How was your evening?" lord death: it went quite well. spirit and his date we're doing well too. *muttering* but yumi still looked way cuter... Yumi: -\\\\\\- Kid: (chuckles) "I'm sure." (pats Shiori's head) "Little Sister was no trouble." shiori: mamu! mamu! Yumi: "Shiori!" (smiles, picks her up) "Hello, Little One." *snuggles* shiori: hehe~ Kid: "We enjoyed getting to babysit. We would like to again in the future..." -later- Yumi: (kisses Death) "I was happy for the night out..." lord death: yes, it was nice to get out and enjoy some time together. Yumi: (sighs) "Shiori will be running around soon..." lord death: i know.....she looks so much like you. Yumi: (laughs lightly) "Yes...It's uncanny..." (kisses his nose) "But she will have your hair..." lord death: *blush* hehe~ Yumi: (slides a hand along his hip) "Thank you." -the next day at school- Kid: (doodling) teacher: now, who can tell me who the first death scythe was? Kid: (looks up..."I know this...") tsubaki: it was Sakagi Nakatsukasa, wasnt it? teacher: very good. at least, that she was the first death scythe recorded in history... Kid: (waits to see whether someone will answer) -at lunch- Patty: "RAWR!" (chops into chicken nuggets) liz: so what do you want to do after school today? Kid: "I'm not sure...I was hoping to get Yumi something for her garden." liz: sounds good. *she smiles* Patty: "Oh, we should get her something, too! Mother's Day!" (opens her wallet--and pulls out $200) "...Huh. Didn't realize I kept that much on me." -at the mall- Kid: "Hmm..." (picks up a trowel) "Good weight..." stocking: *snerk* look at these garden gnomes! Kid: o_o (holds one up) "So...symmetrical..." liz: .... Patty: "Sis?" -the gnomes have lord death's mask on it- Patty: "Ooooooh...I didn't know Kid's daddy was a gnome." Kid: o_o; stocking: *laughing her butt off* Kid: o\\\\\\o "So embarrassing..." stocking: haaaa.... *ahem* s-sorry about that....it just looked so silly. Kid: "...How do you think Father would react if we bought him one?" -later- lord death:.................i should have 'gnome'. Kid: -_-; Patty: "Ha ha ha ha ha!" stocking: -_-; kirika: boooo! Yumi: "..." (tiny chop) "That corny joke earns you a love tap..." lord death: XP hehe~ Yumi: "Are we actually putting this into the garden?" lord death: if you want to. Yumi: (kisses his forehead, smiles) "I think it's cute." -elsewhere- Shotaro: (looking at a photo) chie: *she takes a peek* hmm? *It's of him, Chie, and Yohei* chie: that was a fun day at the amusement park, huh? mana isnt too bad with a camera. Shotaro: (nods) *sniff* chie:....hmm? showtaro? is everything ok? Shotaro: "...Emine and I...were orphaned..." chie: .......oh.... Shotaro: *sniff* "And now..." (smiles lightly at Chie) chie: .......*small smile* Shotaro: (glomp) chie: ...*she sighs and ruffles his hair* did you make sure to do your good deed today, kiddo? Shotaro: (small smile) "Isn't a hug a good deed?" chie: ^^; -elsewhere- Kid: "How was shopping for your mother, Love?" stocking: well, i decided to get her some new fabrics to work with. i also got her some shampoos. Kid: (smiles) "That sounds good." -meanwhile- lin:........*knock knock* emine? Emine: "...What?" lin: are you alright in there?.... (thinking: i know this time of year is discomforting for him....) Emine: (narrows his eyes) "I'm fine. Leave me alone." lin:....well....i-if you want to talk- Emine: "I don't. Leave." lin:....of course sir.......*sigh* (thinking: i wish i was able to make his suffering go away....) *A crash is heard in the room* lin: !!!!!! Emine: (wall demolished, his hands bloody) "...Clean this. Now." lin:...yes sir. Emine: "..." (collapses) lin: !!!! EMINE! Emine: (he's barely conscious) "M-Mama..." lin:....(thinking: at least he already did his bad deed today....) *sigh* *she carries him to his bed* Emine: (clutches Lin, shaking...) lin:.....*she holds him close* it's ok.... Emine: "Wh-why did you leave me?" lin: n-no! i would never leave you, emine. \useless kid....and a monster to boot. i should have just killed you as soon as you were born\ Emine: "M-Ma..." (cries) lin:...........*she strokes his head* Emine: (wailing, shuddering) grunt: h-hey, is he alright? Emine: (eyes break open) "AAAAAH!" *Dark Slice--through Lin's arm* lin: AH! *wince* grunt: O-O;;;;; *backs up and runs* Emine: "Leave me alone! All of you!" lin: ...... *she nods and takes her arm, exiting* Emine: (crying alone) -elsewhere- Wes: "How are you feeling?" (takes Liz's hand) liz: doing alright....you? Wes: (rubs the back of his neck) "Mother is not...easy to speak with." liz: yeah........... Wes: "...Sorry." liz: it's fine. i'm used to it. Wes: "You and Yumi..." liz:.....*she nods* -elsewhere- Kid: (hugs Stocking) stocking: oh~? whats this for? Kid: "I want to snuggle~" stocking: ..........>/////< oh my gosh you are the cutest dork ever. Kid: (whispers in her ear) "I know..." stocking: *smooch* ~<3 Kid: >\\\\\\< "I love you, too..." (kiss) stocking: hehe~ Kid: (holds her) "Stocking...You looked like such a natural with Shiori..." stocking: i've been practicing. Kid: "That means a lot to me, as well as to Mother and Father." stocking: *she smiles* i wanted to prepare for whenever we.....*blush* whenever we have kids of our own someday. Kid: (blushes as well) "Y-Yeah...I was thinking about that..." stocking: *she smiles* do you think they'll look like you or me? Kid: "Like you..." (rubs her hand) "Beauty is a dominant gene." stocking: *blush* Kid: "Hee hee...So cute..." stocking: oh shuuuush~! >.< Kid: "..." (kisses her lips lightly) stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Whatever our children would look like, I know they will have a loving mother..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "...I only hope I could be a good father..." stocking: i'm sure you will... Kid: (smiles) "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- chie: it was nice to talk to my parents again. Yohei: "I'm glad you did." chie: and your parents? Yohei: "...I haven't." chie: would you like to? Yohei: "...Might as well." chie: hopefully they dont react as.....intensly, as my parents did { [mr kagehime: if you do anything to hurt my baby girl, we're comin' after you buddy *brandishing a hammer*] [mrs kagehime: really dear? a hammer? if he does anything i say we pull out a katana on his ass ^^ ] } Yohei: T_T "Yeah...Your parents are...passionate." chie: i wouldnt say i blame them....after what happened with saki... Yohei: "Yeah...I understand that." chie:....soooo...? Yohei: "...Okay. But I have one favor to ask..." chie: yeah? Yohei: "I'm going to need a drink after that talk with the 'rents." chie: rents? Yohei: "Short for 'parents.'" (sweats) "Do young people not say that anymore?" chie: oh. sorry about that. ^^; Yohei: -_-; "Talking with Mom will be...interesting." chie: *she nods* Yohei: (rubs back of his neck) "Hope she will listen." chie: .....and your dad? Yohei: "...He'll probably not say much." chie: ah. Yohei: "Yeah...Uh, family reunions." chie:...you want to start off? Yohei: "Yeah..." (pulls up Skype call to his family's home) chie: *waits* ???: "Who's there? What do you want?" ???: *adjusts the screen+squints* yohei? is that you? Yohei: "Yeah, it's me. How you doing, Mom?" mrs nanami: how am i doing? how are you doing sweetie? Yohei: "Um...Okay. Great?" (glances at Chie) "I'm here with Chie..." mrs nanami: chie? chie: *waves* hi mrs nanam- mrs nanami: YOHEI, DID YOU FINALLY GET HITCHED?! Yohei: "...No." (SCREAMING INTERNALLY) mrs nanami: *slightly disappointed* oh. Yohei: "...We're happy right now, though, Mom. Very happy." mrs nanami: that's good to hear, so how did you two meet? -later- Yohei: "..." (sighs) mana: how did it go? Yohei: "Mom is the usual..." (glances at chie) chie: it went well i think. Yohei: "Hmm...She's looking better since..." chie: ?? Yohei: "...Mom has had some health scares..." chie: yohei.... Yohei: "Just...She's dealt with a lot, so I'm happy..." ("I was no help to her...") chie: *she nods and holds his hand* Yohei: "..." (small squeeze of her hand) chie: *she smiles* Yohei: "...Maybe I should take a trip to see her and Dad..." chie: sounds good. Yohei: "Maybe in the next week? How's your schedule look?" chie: free for the most part Yohei: "Too soon to try visiting Mom and Dad this weekend?" -elsewhere- Arthur: "I feel like something is missing..." shinra: hmm? Arthur: "Maybe a new piece of furniture?" shinra: .......what? Arthur: "The feng shui is off. Maybe we need something new..." (looks at Shinra's bed) "Maybe we can get rid of your bed and replace it with something else. Like a TV?" shinra: I NEED THAT! D:< Arthur: "We could set aside a cot for you. Maybe throw in a pillow, too." shinra:.......................*grumble* i'm going for a walk. Arthur: "Can you pick some new wallpaper, too?" shinra: GRAAAAAHHH!!!! *SLAMS THE DOOR* Arthur: "Hmph." (picks up an oyster shell) "Why do we even have this as furniture?" -elsewhere- ???: this should be the place....come on you two, lets hurry. Boy 1: "Where are we?" ???: *she looks up at an abandoned factory building* the place where you'll be saved.... Boy 1: "...'Saved'? From what?" ???: *she smiles* saved from the flames. Boy 1: "!!! I-I don't feel comfortable with this. I think I'm going--" Boy 2: i-i think we should listen to her...remember what happened to yuu-chan? Boy 1: "Th-This just seems different. And creepy." -inside- ????: .............(thinking: 5 people...?) Boy 1: "Why are there so many people here?" ???:............*grips the hood of her hoodie* (thinking: he should be here by now.....) girl: (whimpering) woman: shh, it's ok Nao, sweetie. Nao: "I-I don't like this! I want to go home!" ???:...... (thinking: captain.....will this really work?) Nao: "Please!" (tries to pull away) -footsteps could be heard- Nao: (shakes) "Wh-Who is that?" ???: !!! *she pulls her hood down to cover her face* Nao: "Wh-Why are you covering up?" ???:......... *she looks at the person entering* Rekka: "Welcome, children." Nao’s Mother: ah, a father of the 1st brigade...*sigh* that's quite a relief. Rekka: (pats a child on the head) "It is okay, child. You are safe here..." (he has his hand in his pocket) ????: ............ *she smiles weakly* (thinking: hopefully he doesnt see my face...) boy: t-thank you mr. Rekka: "Are you afraid of fire, child?" boy: a kid in our class was burned by the flames....i didnt think it could happen to kids but.... Rekka: "Yes, I can imagine. But fear not...I will cure your fear. And the way you cure fear is to face it bravely, yes?" boy:....*he nods* Rekka: "And that means...you have to face a trial by fire." *Presses something to the boy's neck* ????: !!!!!!!!!! boy: ah-... *Something bites into the boy* boy: ow! ????: *throwing her voice* h-hey man! what are you doing? Rekka: (looks around) "Just...Just trying to let this child face his fears!" (frowning, then growling as he pushes the boy to the floor) "Well?!" -flames surround the boy, who then faints- Nao: "No!!" (crying) Nao’s mother: oh god! ????: !!!!!!!! *she lunges in and tackles rekka* Rekka: "What?!" (grabs at the cloak and tries to rip it off) -the hood tears off- Rekka: "?! You?!" tamaki: !!!!!!!!!! *she looks at the others* WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! TAKE THE KIDS AND GET OUT OF HERE! nao's mother:....*she grabs the boy and runs with the others* come along now! Nao: "Tatsu!" (holds out a hand) "We have to save them!" Rekka: (fire-punch forward at the exit to block it) "No one...is leaving..." (sneers at Tamaki) tamaki: *she bites her lip* why are you doing this captain?! what did you do to that kid? Rekka: (chuckles) "I simply wanted to see how far we can take this...sharing the light of our power..." (holds up a flame in his open palm) "...to all people..." (brings the flame slowly to Tamaki's face) tamaki: !!! *she's knocked back, but manages to get up, spitting out some blood* geh... this...this isnt right! what did you do rekka? what caused those flames?! Rekka: "Just a little bug bite, courtesy of a bit of research from my predecessor, and your new BFF Hibana." tamaki: !!! w-what?! those bugs....what are they?! -she jumps and flame slashes at him- Rekka: (sleeve sliced, cutting his skin) "Ah!" (blasts flame at the ceiling above her, to send it down onto her) "Just a little something to fire these kids up! To infect them! Change them! Improve them! I am trying to unleash as many fire people as I can!" tamaki: !!!! *she roll dodges out of the way* you....you're using them as experiments?! this....this is unforgivable! i looked up to you... but i see now....you're just plain sick! and sister pearl....she admired you more than anyone, what would she think if she saw this?! Rekka: "..." (smiles) "I think she'd be proud...After all, I'm just giving us more company..." (uses the flames to propel himself forward--and seizes Tamaki by the neck, holding her up) "Give us a smile, Tamaki. You always looked better when you were smiling." tamaki: !!!!!!!!!! *she closes her eyes tightly* (thinking: arthur.....kana......amber......what do i do?.....i dont....i cant die like this!) Rekka: "...I said smile! Smile, damn you!" tamaki: ........ *she looks up and smirks* Rekka: "There. That's how I want my girl to look..." (charges his hand) "Let's keep that smile frozen on that face for a bit..." tamaki:.....*muttering* psycho getting kicked in the face say what? Rekka: (stops smiling, raises eyebrow) "...What?" shinra: HIYAAAAAAAAAA! Rekka: (foot collides with face) "Aaaaaah!" *knocked to the floor, panting* shinra: hey tamaki. tamaki: I ALMOST DIED AND YOU JUST SAY 'HEY'?! WHAT THE FUCK KUSAKABE?! shinra: i could see that, thought i'd.....drop in. tamaki:................*facepalm* really? *Fireball at Shinra's shoulder* shinra: !!! *turns and takes stance* captain hoshimiya, correct? sorry, but i'm afraid taking tamaki back to the first isnt in our schedule today. Rekka: (panting, but chuckling) "No problem...because neither of you is leaving here alive!" (propels himself forward with flames out of both fists, tackling Shinra to the floor) shinra: GAH! tamaki: !!! *she looks around* Rekka: (slamming his fist at Shinra's head, but he keeps dodging) "Aw, what a friendly smile! A gift from our Lord, Shinra, that you are bestowing upon me with your pleasant face! Let me show you the light, child..." (flares up his hand, ready to smash it into Shinra's face) tamaki: *TACKLES REKKA+HEADBUTTS HIM* Rekka: "..." (fuming, glaring) "You...have not seen the Light of our God...I'll make sure to change that, child..." shinra: *double footed kick* HAH! Rekka: (his knees buckle) "Ah!" (collapses...but he is slamming his fists along the floor, trying to burn the floor) shinra: *Picks up tamaki and jumps up to one of the rafters* tamaki: thanks, i guess. Rekka: "No!" (still can't stand, but he is surrounded by flames) "Get back here!" (blasts fire at nearby metal beams) shinra: !!!!! *he kicks back* (thinking: let this work, please let this work!) Rekka: (crawling, until he can grab the burning metal beams and, despite them burning his skin, shakes them) "Fall down! Fall down to this Hellfire, you demon!" tamaki: we need to get out of here. shinra: *fire kicks at rekka's face* GET OFF! Rekka: "AAAAH!" (clutches his face, lets go of the beams) shinra: come on. *he and tamaki begin running to the exit* Rekka: (lowers his hands, still struggling to crawl away...) shinra: *looking around until he spots the exit* *whispering* there! tamaki: *picks up shinra and leaps down* Rekka: "Get back here!" (collapses) "Ow..." (wailing) shinra:.........*run over to rekka* TAMAKI! GET THEM OUT OF HERE! i'll handle him. tamaki: shinra-...*sigh* damn....ok everyone, stand back. *cat tails to fan away the flames* GO GO! Rekka: "...This is my own Hell..." shinra: *kicks him across the face* alright. START TALKING! what's going on here? Rekka: "Ah! What the hell?! How is that supposed to get me to talk, you demon?!" shinra: *fire foot* .........*trying to remain calm, but he is tearing up* GAHHHHHHHHHH!! *he kicks away an empty barrel.....very hard....* Rekka: "Heh...Okay...Get me out of here, and I'll talk...I can't very well talk if I'm dead..." shinra:........*he looks around* *Chains are behind Rekka* shinra:.....*he takes the chains and ties him down, dragging him out* dont....move..... Rekka: "Heh...You like it kinky, huh?" shinra: shut up. *he seems tense..... tamaki:......i got them out...told them to head for safety.... shinra:..good call. Rekka: "Should've known you'd side with the Demon, Kitten..." tamaki: .........*she looks away* you dont have any right to call me that.... Rekka: "That's not what you said before..." (smirks at her) tamaki:....lets go. -later, after rekka is secured someplace safe and tamaki explains what happened- shinra: what?! Rekka: (still giggling to himself) shinra:.........*kicks him in the stomach* you shut up. start talking... NOW! *aaaand now he's straight up pissed* Rekka: (laughs, coughs) "You talking to me? How can I shut up _and_ start talking?" shinra: *clenches fist* start giving answers, stop bullshitting around! Rekka: "...I just wanted more like us, Shinra..." shinra: what do you mean? Rekka: "That word they called you, 'Demon.' Haven't you thought how lonely it feels for us? We're not even seen as human: we're seen as monsters." shinra: ........*thinking back* { [man: t-thank you..thank you mr fire officer] [izuku: you saved my life, i cant thank you enough for that.] [iris: you arent a bad person shinra, please understand that] } Rekka: "But God knows you are no Demon, Shinra. He knows you are one of his chosen..." (smiles) "Like me. Why else would He bless us with these abilities? This light we have inside of us?" shinra: ??? tamaki? what does he mean? tamaki: wha- why are you asking me? as if i'd know! Rekka: (sing-songy) "Tamaki...You're forgetting your catechism...The nuns taught you better than that..." tamaki:.............*she looks away* Rekka: "I'm saying is that, if we are God's chosen people...why should mere humans tell us how to behave? And why should we not share our gift with them? That's why I have the bugs...so that we can create new flame beings..." shinra: !!!!!! you.....you're fucked up. Rekka: "No...I am God's emissary! Just ask Commander Burns!" shinra:................ *thinking back to what hibana said about herself being a demon* .............. Rekka: "What they call a demon...I call a saint! I just wanted to spread our power to others! What is wrong with sharing that, Shinra? What is wrong with that?" shinra: but by turning people into flame humans?? Rekka: (shrugs) "Some conversions needs to be forced...A baptism by fire..." shinra: *kicks him across the face*....how many.....how many more have to die? Rekka: (coughs blood) "Damn...Do you know how many can be saved, Shinra? I'm not God...I'm just a human...I'm not perfect...There are going to be mistakes." shinra: *flames build up around him* tamaki: !!! Rekka: (laughing...and crying) "So, Shinra...You will be my fiery angel of death?" shinra:...........give me one reason why i shouldnt kick your head in until your skull breaks..... Rekka: "...Because you know I'm right. You know that if we don't convert them...they'll kill us." shinra:......(thinking: what can i even do?...........mom.......sho..........i said i'd become a hero but.......what do i do? i...im scared.....) Rekka: "...What will you do, Shinra?" shinra:....................... shinra:................*slaps him across the face* Rekka: "..." (shocked...crying...giggling) shinra:...... tamaki:....*worried* Rekka: "Shinra...Without your help, how will I find the Adora Burst?!" shinra: ??? tamaki: adora burst? Rekka: "The essence of fire itself...Blessed to those touched by the Sun God. It is given to a few and will guide humanity...That is what I want to give this world..." shinra: ......what do we do? tamaki:..... tamaki:......we should keep him at the 8th. taking him back to the first risks me getting caught, and i'm not the best at making a prison cell... shinra:...*weak smile* that makes two of us....*he calls in* y-you should head back. tamaki: good call..... Akitaru: (calling from afar) "Shinra!" tamaki: that's my cue....*She sneaks away* shinra:....yeah! i'm up here! Akitaru: (approaches Shinra) "What happened here?" -shinra explains the situation, only mentioning tamaki as 'a friend'- Akitaru: " 'A friend'? Where did they go?" shinra:.....(thinking: i shouldnt rat her out....) i dunno, they vanished as soon as they appeared... Akitaru: "Darn...I would've thanked them had I got here earlier..." (sees Rekka) "Hey, how's it hanging?" shinra:....what now? Akitaru: "We don't have much of a prison at the 8th...And we can't hand him over to Burns...I think Takehisa can whip up a prison ASAP." shinra:....alright....sounds good.... Akitaru: "Great! We better get Takehisa coffee--he'll be up for a few hours..." -and so- Takehisa: -_-; "It's finished. I am going to sleep for two days. The first person who interrupts my sleep dies." (glares at Shinra) "It better not be you..." shinra:............*cough*....excuse me....i need to lay down.... Akitaru: "You earned it, Shinra. I'm proud of you." (pat on the back) shinra: a.....dora....bur......*he collapses and faints* Akitaru: (catches him) "Wow, there! Let's get you in bed..." (cradles him like a baby as he brings him to his bed) Akitaru: "Huh...I wonder why he said 'adorable'... shinra:............. *he opens his eyes* ............. -something seemed off...familiar-...........(thinking: this.....my old room?) ???: "He's waking up..." ???: big bwo! big bwo! shinra:.....m-mom? Mom: (smiles) "Hello, sweetie. How did you sleep?" shinra: mom....y-you....and sho.... Mom: "You were out like a light! You must have been exhausted." shinra:....yeah.....long day.....mom, i- Mom: "Well, I'm happy you're up. Come on! I'm almost finished with dinner, so I could use another pair of eyes to watch Sho while I set the table." shinra: o-ok........ sho: why big brother? shinra: ??? sho: *grin* you let us die. Mom: "Sho..." -a large flame human begins to manifest behind shinra's mom- shinra: MOM! *he reaches out but.....* Mom: (ignites) "Aaaaaaaah! Shinra! Why?!!" shinra: MOM! NO! ???:....nra? shinra! shinra: AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! -thud- shinra: *grips his head* AH! d-damn!! *pounding the floor with his fist* GOD! DAMMIT! Akitaru: "Shinra? Shinra!" (goes to the floor) "Get a hold of your, son!" iris: shinra...... shinra:....*panting..........he then buries his face in iris' chest and cries* m-mama......mama....... iris:...............*she hugs him* i-it's ok..... Akitaru: "..." (leaves to get some tissues and water) iris:........*humming and rubbing his back* Akitaru: (returns with water and tissues...leaves the water on a table, stays near the door to listen) shinra: *coughing*.....s-sorry.....just....had a rough day today..... Akitaru: (returns with water and tissues...leaves the water on a table, stays near the door to listen) shinra: *coughing*.....s-sorry.....just....had a rough day today..... -at the girl's dorms- tamaki:...................................(thinking: shinra........if he hadnt been there i-.........maybe next time i wont be as lucky......that's why.....i have to get stronger.....for me....kana....amber.....everyone....) Kana: "Tamaki?" *yawns* "I can't sleep..." tamaki:....hey kana.....*she smiles a bit*....i cant sleep either....rough day..... Kana: "...Want to have milk and cookies?" tamaki:.....sure. Kana: (small smile, takes Tamaki's hand to lead her to the kitchen) tamaki:.....(thinking: kana....she lost her family to the flames......) Kana: (opens the pantry...pulls out cat-shaped cookies) tamaki:..... -the next morning, at school- soul:................ Black Star: "You okay? You look exhausted." soul:.........maka's birthday is in two days....... Black Star: "..." (kicks himself) "Sorry..." soul: it's fine.......we should do something.....to celebrate her memory. it's the least we could do. Black Star: "Maybe...something phil-er-thrope-ic?" [philanthropic] soul:....maybe....*he smiles* Black Star: (smiles) "Library fundraiser?” soul: sounds good. Black Star: "Maybe a birthday party where kids get free books? People reading to visitors?" soul: maybe a book trade? Black Star: "Cool!" -later- Kid: "Here are a few other volumes to donate..." librarian: why thank you. Kid: (smiles) "You're welcome. Doing it...for a friend." librarian:.....*he glances over at a plaque above the door* -Maka Albarn Memorial Library- Kid: "..." (sad smile) "I hope someone will get good use of these...I did." -outside- liz: how did it go? Kid: "The donation was...a challenge." (smiles) "But I think it is for a good cause." liz: ....*she smiles* Kid: "How about you?" liz: i'm good. Kid: "...Liz? I...got you something..." liz: oh? Kid: "A little something because...you are a maternal presence in my life..." (hands her a wrapped boxed present) liz: ah....thanks. i'll open it at home then. Kid: (smiles) "Sounds good..." -after school- Kid: (looks around the entrance...) stocking: *covers kid's eyes* guess who~ Kid: (smiles) "An angel?" stocking: that's one way of putting it~ Kid: (chuckles) "Is it...Stocking?" stocking: ding ding ding~ we have a winner. your prize is this~ *she turns him around and smooches him on the lips* Kid: "Hmmm~" stocking: hehe~ Kid: (hugs her) "How was your day?" stocking: it was good. you? Kid: "...We donated books today..." stocking: ah... Kid: (sad smile) "I hope they are valuable to someone..." stocking: i'm sure they will. Kid: (nods) "Any plans this afternoon?" stocking: not sure yet. Kid: "...Would you be interested in perhaps a small dinner, in private?" stocking: i would like that. Kid: (smiles) "6 work for you?" stocking: perfect. Kid: (kisses her cheek) "Very good. I'll finish preparations..." -later- stocking: wow, kid this is amazing. Kid: (smiles) "It means a lot to hear that...I was trying to find a dish that would be a bit special." [(Menu: honey garlic chicken with sweet dinner rolls, maybe a sweet wine to go with the more sweet/sugary dinner] stocking: it's great. and it means a lot that you did all this. you didnt have to if you didnt want to though. Kid: (small smile) "Stocking...I want to...I would give the world to you. There's something I want to say..." stocking: hmm? Kid: (inhales) "I don't say it enough, and I'm sorry for how many times I forget to..." (reaches out for her hand) "I love you. And I cannot imagine living without you. You make every day like heaven for me, and I can never adequately repay you for that." stocking:......*she holds his hands* i love you too kid.....*she smiles* i feel the same way. Kid: (smiles, holds her hands silently for a few moments...then laughs) "I guess we're letting the dinner get cold..." stocking: ah! right...bon appetit~ Kid: (small laugh, as he cuts into the food and eats...) -elsewhere- Yohei: "Is this tie too much?" chie: it's fine. it's actually a good look for you. Yohei: (blushes) "Thanks...You ready?" chie: yeah. Yohei: (pulls seat out for Chie) "Here you are." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "How's he holding up?" maki: he's resting right now...but he seems to be doing better... Akitaru: "Okay. Let him catch up on sleep. And how is our prisoner?" maki: he's not saying much.....i have a bad feeling about this. Akitaru: "Yeah...Not long before Burns starts sniffing around here, ostensibly to find Tamaki...And there is already a missing person's report out for Rekka...I don't know where to move him next." maki:...we need to get more allies Akitaru: "Been looking at that..." (pulls out a portfolio of options) "Within the Brigades, outside the Brigades..." (names of people in Squad 0, DWMA, and faraway) maki: the DWMA sounds like a good option, but i fear it might raise some questions. same thing with squad 0, seeing as they work with the 1st on occasion. Akitaru: "I know some people from my old firefighter platoon, but this may be beyond their skill set..." maki: or maybe.....*she glances at hibana* Hibana: "??? What? You want me to interview the captive?" -in shinra's room- shinra:............... Arthur: "I brought you some more water. Drink up." shinra:....thanks....*weak smile* Arthur: "Yeah...You sure you don't want me to stop by the bakery or somewhere? Maybe get you chicken soup?" shinra: it might help...maybe some PB n Js....those help. Arthur: "Okay...I'll get the chicken soup and make you some sandwiches..." (looks around furtively, whispers) "Stay away from Hibana! We know what her 'bedside manner' is like!" shinra: *gulps* (thinking: i dont know which is scarier, interpreting that with innuendo or without....NO! stop it hormones! ugh, now i need brain bleach...ech.) Arthur: (seizes Shinra's hands) "It is dangerous to be alone..." shinra: ah .////.;; Arthur: (removes one hand and brings out a sword...) "Take this." shinra: um....thank you? Arthur: (nods, disappears like a ninja into the hallway) shinra:...............................what just happened? Hibana: "Oh, Shinra, you're awake!" (enters) "Do you need anything?" shinra: arthur's got it covered. -elsewhere- Yumi: *yawn* lord death: aw, you tired? Yumi: (nods) "Shiori had me up five times last night..." lord death: ah.... Yumi: "...ZZZZZZzzzzzz..." *snore* lord death:..........(thinking: so cute!) Yumi: (nuzzles against him) -elsewhere- Wes: (on the phone) "Thank you for checking...Yes, that would help. Thank you. Goodbye." (hangs up) soul: who was that? Wes: o_o; "N-Nothing!" (nervous laughter) "J-Just something I'm looking into..." soul:.......oooook? Wes: (sweating nervously) "So...Hungry? Maybe we can get something to eat?" soul:....pizza? Wes: (nods) "Sure! Head out or order in?" soul: order in. Wes: "Okay--" (calls up pizza place) "What do you want on your side of the pizza? Any sides? Drinks?" -later- Wes: "I thought that was tasty..." (still nervous as he's cleaning up...) soul: yeah, it was pretty good. Wes: "G-Good...Soul? I...What do you want to do Sunday? Maybe we could take in a movie?" soul: maybe stay in and play games.... Wes: "Th-That works too..." (weak smile) "Here or your place?" soul: the apartment. Wes: (smiles) "Cool." -later- Kid: (sighs contently) stocking: mmmmm~ so cute~ Kid: (small laugh) "So are you..." (kisses her cheek) stocking:.........*she's still thinking about an incident a few days ago* kid...........i love you. don't doubt it, ok? Kid: "..." (frowns, nods) "R-Right..." stocking:.......*she pulls him in closer and snuggles him* Kid: (smiles) "Thank you..." stocking: *she nods and kisses his forehead* Kid: (lies in her arms) "Heh...You're so soft." stocking: (thinking: he does so much for me.....i should do something special for him too...) Kid: (nuzzles against her neck, purrs) stocking: hehe~ Kid: (kisses her cheek) stocking:....hey kid? thanks.. for being with me...i know i dont say it a lot but, you mean a lot to me. i feel a lot happier around you. Kid: "..." (kisses her other cheek) "That's all I need to hear. I love you, too, Stocking. You make me...feel whole." stocking: *she smiles* hard to believe i was so cold back then...*frowns* after what happened in my old school......i was scared of getting close to people again... Kid: "..." (sad frown, pats her hand and holds it) stocking: but....i think i've begun to overcome that now.. Kid: "Stocking..." (rubs her hand) "I am so proud of you and what you have accomplished." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "I never want to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. I have to listen to you, and...If anything is not right, please, tell me." stocking: ok. Kid: (kisses her cheek, returns to the cuddling) "You're so strong...I feel safe in your arms." stocking: *humming* Kid: (sighs) "And you have a heavenly voice..." *small kitten yawn* -a few days later- Patty: (wrapping a gift) liz: whats that? Patty: "One of our gifts for Yumi!" (the gift's wrapping...leaves much to be desired) liz: ah. its....its nice. Patty: "Yeah! Wait until she sees what it is!" (whispers) "I got her a year-long supply of the best perfume ever!" (The perfume smells...really strong) liz: *gag* how....nice. liz: (thinking: it's probably just one spray and it lasts all year....) Patty: "Oh! And I got Yumi something new for the garden--" (holds up a venus fly trap--which starts chewing on Patty's hair) liz: o-o; Patty: "I named her Trudy!" (the fly trap is now covering half of Patty's scalp) Yumi: "Liz, Patty, I'm almost done with brunch and--" o_o "WHAT THE FUCK?!" liz: *trying to get 'trudy' off patti's head* help? Yumi: (transforms forearm into a muzzle, aims) "Let go of the girl, Fly Trap." Trudy: o_____o (lets go of Patty with a loud BURP) liz: ^^; Patty: (covered in plant drool) "Aw, now we ruined the surprise for you, Yumi." <:( Yumi: "Well, it's the...thought that counts." (picks up Trudy) "And you will behave!!!" Trudy: O______O liz: *sigh* say, do we have classes today? Patty: "I, um, lost track of time. Is it Mother's Day today?" liz: i think it was about a week or two ago. Patty: "Ooooooh...Trudy must have given me short-term memory problems." (looks at Yumi) "Hi, who are you?" Yumi: -_-; "You do have classes. Get your butts in gear and go to class." -in school- Kid: (smiles at Stocking) "Looking forward to today?" stocking: yep. i hear we have special classes today involving the old facility outside of town. Kid: "...'Old'? Um...Will it be...dusty? Disordered? Asymmetrical?" liz: easy there kiddo. from what yumi told us, we're going to be helping out the new NOT students. Kid: *loud sigh of relief* "Okay, that is doable..." liz: apparently it's a 'search and recover' lesson. Kid: "Ah, that will be good training!" -at the facility- izuku: (thinking: it looks pretty new....) student: it's so hot out here! why are we in a desert? student 2: well it _is_ nevada... Bakugou: "Why don't you babies shut up and deal with it? If you're too hot, quit now and just crawl back inside--I'm sure you can sip on ice cold water while the adults here actually show what they got!" nygus: -as for the lesson, it will be a simple search and rescue exercise. 4 students, 2 NOT and 2 EAT, will be selected. one person from each group will hide someplace deep within the facility. the remaining two will infiltrate and locate the hiding students and escort them back outside. ochako: oh, so it's basically like hide and seek then. Bakugou: (smirks..."Easy.") Kid: (watching as Nygus explains) nygus: the facility behind me is an old laboratory that was abandoned by it's former residents sometime during the late 80s and has since been reworked into our search and rescue training facility, however some of it's 'abandoned' aesthetic still remains… Sid: "Therefore, this is not some easy course you can cakewalk through: be aware that hallways will have debris, some passages blocked, and other architectural damage. Be alert, be safe." maruru: maybe i could squeeze through it? student 3: but you're kinda on the chubby side though... maruru: worst case scenario, i could just use my rolling quirk! Sid: "There may be other...surprises inside. Be aware of your surroundings once you're inside." izuku: *gulp* Bakugou: "Tch. Deku'll probaby shit himself." ochako: *she smiles at izuku* hey, you got this deku! izuku:...right. Bakugou: *glares at Ochako* Sid: "Let's get the students chosen..." stocking: ....... Kid: "...Stocking?" stocking: nothing, just thinking about stuff. Kid: "??? Something you want to talk about?" stocking: just...watching the new students. Kid: "..." (holds her hand, smiles gently) Sid: "Uraraka and Bakugou, front and center. Du Pre and Pheles, too." stocking: *she nods* ochako: *she follows* Kid: "Good luck, Love..." Bakugou: "Hmph..." stocking: so who's going to hide? Sid: "Bakugou and Stocking, go hide." Bakugou: (looks at Stocking) "What's your gimmick? Gothic lolita?" stocking: right. *she enters the building* it's called 'fashion'. Bakugou: "Some fashion. How is that even helpful in combat?" stocking: you'd be surprised. Bakugou: "???" Kid: (hands clasped) "I hope Stocking makes it out of this okay..." (frown) "And that she doesn't rip that punk apart..." -inside- stocking: this place is like a maze... Bakugou: "Weren't you listening? That's the point of a search and rescue mission. Duh." stocking: so find a good place to hide then. Bakugou: "...Fine. Don't get lost, or maybe they won't find you." -outside- Jacqueline: "Ochako, is it? How are you acclimating to the Academy?" ochako: it's a really cool place. pretty fancy too. are the classes here usually hard? Jacqueline: (shrugs) "Some more than others. It really depends on the teacher." ochako: ah. i see. Jacqueline: *demonstrating her lantern ability* "What are your abilities?" ochako: well i can touch things and make them have 0 gravity, but i get sick if i overdo it ^^ Jacqueline: "Zero gravity? That's amazing!" ochako: i guess so. but being able to turn into a lanturn, what's that like? Jacqueline: "...Kinda hot." (smirks) ochako:....*she laughs a bit* kim: booo! that was awful! Jacqueline: -_-; "And that would be my meister over there...Ignore her. I do." kim: aw come on, you know you love me! Jacqueline: o\\\\\\\o "I-I-I..." (looks at Ochako) "M-Maybe we can start the mission?" nygus: and...begin! Jacqueline: "Ochako, we can separate to cover more ground more quickly--can you get to the roof?" ochako: got it! -inside- Bakugou: (crouching behind debris) stocking: *hiding in a closet* ..... Jacqueline: (finds one hallway caved in) "Darn...I can't get through this way..." (heads the other way) ochako:.....*uses zero gravity to lift some debris and move it* release. *it drops* Bakugou: (hears Ochako's work..."Damn...I didn't hide well enough..." Spots a hole into the floor below... "No rules saying I can't _keep_ hiding...") stocking:........*hears something* ?? Jacqueline: (blasts some debris away) "Stocking! Bakugou? Ochako?" ochako: i heard it too....*She looks around* Jacqueline: "..." ("Is that someone's voice? Or is that the building settling?") ochako: ...... *BOOM* Kid: "?!" stocking: WHAT THE FUCK?! Sid: "!!! Azusa! What do you see?!" Yumi: "Hope that one boy doesn't mind..." Bakugou: "Damn it! What the hell was that explosion? Who was--" (seized by Yumi, who tracks the path of the building...) Bakugou: "What the hell?! Who's in my head?!" Yumi: (inside Bakugou's head) "Quiet. I'm looking for the problem--" *Yumi spots it...it's an Assassin* Yumi: "?! Someone infiltrated the building!" ochako: what was that? *Someone taps Ochako on the shoulder* ochako: eh? Assassin: (lifts Ochako under her arms and--) "Going up!" (tosses her towards the ceiling) ochako: eek! stocking: *sneaking out and looking around* Bakugou: (slapping the side of his head until Yumi's eyes are out of it) "Freaking teachers here! Going into people's heads. That's not--" *Assassin spots Bakugou* Bakugou: "...You?! Who the hell said you could come here?!" Assassin: (tosses kunai at Bakugou's head) Bakugou: "Jeez!" (dodges, sends explosive at Assassin--knocking the floor down and trapping Ochako with the Assassin) "Shit!" ochako: *elbows them in the stomach* let GO! Assassin: "Can't. I need a hostage for the actual prize--" stocking: *looks around* Assassin: (clutches Ochako's wrist, squeezing it) "I just need something from a little angel..." ???: aero....... Assassin: "Huh?" stocking: PUNCH!! *she punches the assassin away from ochako.* you ok? ochako: r-release. *she falls down* *cough* yeah..thanks... Assassin: (stumbles, but is crouching back on their feet) "And there's the target..." (tosses a kunai at Stocking's waist) stocking: ?! *she dodges* what the hell?? Assassin: (already near her, as he tries to knock her onto her back) stocking: !!!!! ochako: *she runs to the person and zero gravities them into a wall* stocking: *smile* thanks for returning the favor. ochako: hehe~ Assassin: *coughing blood* "Damn..." *plants something against the wall...and it is beeping* stocking: !!!!! *she grabs ochako and flies through an opening in the floor* THIS PLACE IS ABOUT TO BLOW! Assassin: "..." (small chuckle) "I'm not going that easily--" *BOOM!* Kid: "Stocking!" Bakugou: *hears the explosion* "Shit!" *runs the other way--but is hit by debris as he leaps out a window* "Ugh!" stocking: *knocked out, but is levitating* ochako:....*levitating herself and stocking outside* release! *the land safely, but ochako throws up* kim: JACKIE! Kid: "..." (runs towards Stocking and Ochako) "Stocking!" (holding her) "Oh God..." *No sign of Jacqueline* Sid: "EMTs, now!" kim: *she rushes in* Bakugou: (passed out on the ground) stocking: ..... *Inside is smoke and debris...and someone lying on the floor* Kid: "Stocking, please wake up...Please..." kim: *she shoves the debris off* jackie? stocking:..........ngh..... Jacqueline: *bruised, cut, looks like an arm broken, but breathing and heart beating* Kid: (looks to Ochako, then behind him) "Where are the EMTS...?" kim: *she drags her out and heals her wounds* stocking: *cough cough* o-ow... Kid: "Stocking...You're okay...You're okay..." Jacqueline: "K-Ki..." kim: easy now. *she picks up jackie and runs out* Jacqueline: "..." (muttering something into Kim's shoulder) *Medical teams are arriving* Bakugou: (still passed out) x_x kim: made it! izuku: *trying to get katsuki to safety* Bakugou: "D-Deku? Uh...Figures...Your stench..." izuku: dont worry kacchan, i got ya. Bakugou: (temper twitch) "Don't call me that, i-idiot..." EMT #1: "Kid, please stand aside...We'll tend to Stocking." Kid: "..." (steps back, quivering) stocking: it'll be ok kid. Kid: "..." (smiles) "Y-You're going to be okay..." Jacqueline: (still muttering) kim: hey we got another person who needs help! Jacqueline: "Kim...I didn't--" EMT #2: "This way, people! Over here!" (runs to Kim and Jacqueline) *BOOM* (Another explosion as the facility is on fire) kim: !!!! nygus: everyone stay back! -the 8th brigade arrives Akitaru: "Nygus!" (waves to her, with the 8th Brigade and Hibana present) "Man, what the hell happened?!" shinra: is everyone out? nygus: *doing a headcount* yes...everyone is out. Akitaru: "We'll put out the flames. Get everyone further away..." -after everyone is escorted back to the school- Kid: (pacing) liz: kid- Kid: "I know, I know! I'm just worried." ???: WHERE THE HELL IS MY BABY GIRL?! Kid: "...Oh boy..." Patty: "Mrs. Stocking's Mother?" ???: eek! m-mephisto you cant just go barging in like that! wait up! DX> Kid: o_____o (whispering) "I mustn't run away, I mustn't run away, I mustn't run away..." -DOOR SLAM- -and by that it got broken off it's hinges- mephitso: STOCKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!!!!!!!!! *hugging aggressively* MY BABY!!! Q~Q Kid and Patty: (peek around corner into the room) o_o; -later- stocking: sorry about that. Kid: "..." (holds her hand) "I'm just happy you are here. I was so scared..." stocking:..........that assassin......... Kid: "...Who were they?" stocking: i dont know...who they were or what they wanted from me... Kid: "...Stocking...I have some...difficult news to give...That assassin..." stocking: ?? Kid: "There was no sign of them in the ruins...Only their outfit." stocking:.....*she holds his hand* Kid: "..." (light squeeze on her hand) "I'm sorry..." stocking:...im scared...what if they come here? Kid: "..." (small smile) "Then it's a good thing we have such capable new students here...I know this is scary, but we can have faith in others here at the Academy." stocking:.....am i able to go home? i just want to curl up in bed and be near you... Kid: "The doctors want to keep you overnight for observation, so you should be out tomorrow...I'm sorry." (holds her hand) "I had intended to stay sitting here by your side tonight..." stocking:...*smile* i would like that... Kid: (smiles...lets go of her hand, hugs her) -later, after it was decided that stocking would temporarily stay at pheles mansion until the situation blows over- stocking: kid, it's only for a little while, it wont be forever. Kid: T_T "I know...I'm just...I want you to be safe...So please be safe." stocking: i will. and you can come over and visit whenever you need, ok? Kid: (smiles) "O-Okay...I-I would like that...I don't want to overstay my welcome at your father's, though." stocking: on the contrary, he wishes you could come over more often. Kid: "...Really? I thought...I mean, does he feel uncomfortable with me visiting?" stocking: errrr..... (mephisto: say stocking, when are you and kid gonna get married and have a baby?) Kid: "??? I guess I could stop by...for a meal?" ("Why is she sweating?") stocking: sure. that'd be great. Kid: (smiles) "Dinner tomorrow?" stocking: sounds great. Kid: (kisses her cheek) "I'll bring dessert." stocking: sometimes you are too cute for words. Kid: (blush) "If I only had words to adequately describe how great you are...I love you, Stocking." (hugs her) "Please, be safe." stocking: i will. Kid: (waves goodbye to her...) liz: you gonna be ok? Kid: (wiping tears) "Y-Yeah..." (smiles) liz:...... kirika: i bet by tonight he's gonna be crying his eyes out in his room. Kid: (annoyed twitch) Patty: -_-; (drags Kirika by the ear) "Come on. You have to feed Mocha..." -and so- Kid: (looking at dessert recipes for dinner...) "Hmm..." -elsewhere- ???: "So much for that: the idiot let the Angel escape." ???: ooooh~? how boring. ???: "You should've let me gone! I would have ripped those socks off of her--legs included!" ???: now now, i know you're excited, but we need her alive for this. her mama too. ???: *grumbling* "I don't see why we need both. We just need the mother to know how to get the tech..." ???: it's bad enough she escaped her little holding cell... ???: "Then let me go! I could get what you need!" -the phone rings- ????: *she picks up* helloooo~............hmm? oh is that so now?.......wait how did you get this number?............sure......thanks~ *she hangs up* seems an anonymous tip came in. ???: "Anonymous tip? About what?" ???: the girl and her mother's location.... ???: "..." (sneers) "Excellent news." ???: they're hiding out in Pheles Mansion... ???: "I can be there shortly..." -later- Servant: "Miss Pheles, may I bring you anything else?" stocking: some tea would be nice. felisia: some tea for me as well, please. Servant: (nods, departs) Servant: (walks through hall to kitchen) felisia: so that's what happened since last time? stocking: more or less, yeah. Servant: (brewing tea...and adds something else) stocking:........ Servant: (smiles as she brings in the tea) "Here you are..." stocking: thank you....*sniff sniff* ??? Servant: "I blended some fresh berries to the tea for added flavor." stocking: really?....what kind? Servant: "Wild raspberries and a little blueberry." stocking: really? *sniffs again* smells like there's something else... Servant: "..." (nervous smile) "Maybe I should have skipped the berry honey? Maybe a bit too much of that? But I know how much you like sweet flavors..." (nervous laughter) stocking: say mom, what do you think? felisia: ?? stocking: the smell makes me kinda drowsy... Servant: "This is a sleepytime tea. It's probably just the intoxicating smell..." stocking:....say, come to think of it, you're a new face around here....when did you start working here? Servant: "A month ago." (bows) "I am Janice." stocking: is that right?....how 'bout i ask dad, just to verify? Servant: (nods) "Very well..." (removes bell, jingles it) ???: (outside the mansion) "Shit..." mephisto: myeeeeees? stocking: say, how long has janice been working here? mephisto:...janice? i dont recall any 'janice's on payroll... Janice: "..." (sighs) "Of course this couldn't be simple..." (throws the tray at Mephisto, then howls as she lunges at Felisia) -SLASH- stocking: i dont think so... mephisto: *TRAY SMACK ATTACK* stocking: you just got _served_. Janice: (knocked to the floor, stumbling) "Ha ha ha...Cute...It'll take more than that to keep me down..." (her sleeves start to rip...) stocking: ?!?! felisia:...stocking...mind lending me one of your swords? mama wants to show you a few tricks. Janice: (howling again, as she transforms into a werewolf) "Aw..." (stands...a werewolf in a maid's outfit) "Immortal Clan, you little creatures..." stocking: well. fuck. *armed with a blade* how about we escort this mutt out of the mansion? felisia: right behind you. Janice: "Take out the little one first! Your legs will be enough to start!" (barks as she tries to tackle Stocking) stocking: *jumps up* stocking: *dodge* Janice: (one claw scratches at her ankle) stocking: erk! *wince* felisia: *blade slashes* Feather Storm Dance! Janice: "Urk!" (collapses but with a claw around Stocking's neck) stocking: !!!!! Janice: "I just need one leg!" (tries to latch onto Stocking's leg--) felisia: -SLASH- NOT MY DAUGHTER YOU BITCH! Janice: "AAAAAH!" (stares at stump) "My hand! My fucking hand!" mephisto: oh goodness. seems you could use a hand~ stocking: -_-; are you serious? Janice: (blood coming out of stump) o_o "I LOST MY FREAKING HAND! I may be a werewolf and can regenerate it, but that's going to take time and--" (looks at the carpet) "Damn it! Now you're going to make me clean up the blood, too, aren't you?!" (reverts to human form) "Fine...I'm still your maid, so I'll get the cleaning solution..." ???: (watching from outside) "YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO KILL THEM! NOT CLEAN UP AFTER THEM!" felisia: *opens up the window* ???: (spotted by Felisia) "...Crap!" (tries to hide) Janice: "Okay, I'm back with the seltzer water to get the blood out of the carpet..." felisia: WHIRLWIND DANCE! *seveal small slashes assault the mysterious being* ???: (the slices knock them out of the tree and onto the ground) "Ugh! Shit! I'm compromised--" (tries to crawl away) maid: *holds a scythe blade to their neck* and where do you think you're going~? ???: "...Son of a bitch." (removes mask--revealing a woman) "Stupid werewolf maid..." mephisto: and just who are you missy? attempting to harm my daughter and her mama? ???: "...Like it matters. I'm dead anyway once they get to me...Why should I talk to you?" stocking: come on in. we have some....important matters to discuss. *aims blade at their neck* ok~? *sinisterly sweet smile* ???: "...Shit. I should've brought a suicide tablet..." Janice: (still cleaning) "Shall I serve drinks?" -later- Kid: (banging on the door of Pheles Mansion) "Stocking! Stocking! Stocking!" maid: can i help you? Kid: "What is going on?! I heard police reports about an attack on the mansion--and--and--" (spots Janice) "...Why is that maid in an asymmetrically ripped outfit and missing a hand?" maid: it's a long story, now if you could please calm down- Kid: (shakes his head to focus) "R-Right! Stocking! Her parents! Is everyone okay?!" maid: they're all right, if a bit shook up. Kid: (bows) "Thank you..." (stares at Janice...who sheepishly waves) Kid: "St-Stocking? Are you here?" stocking: kid! *she hugs him* Kid: T_T (hugs tightly) "I was so worried. Are you okay?" stocking: for the most part, yeah.... Kid: (sees scratches) "Oh, Stocking...I'm sorry. I should have been here." stocking: it's fine. could have been worse, right? Kid: "..." (hugs her...then spots Felisia and Mephisto) "Oh!" o\\\\\o (lets go of Stocking slightly) "Um...A-Are you two okay?" felisia: yes. mephisto: amazingly, yes. just so damn proud of my girls~! stocking: d-dad.... -_-; Kid: (nervous chuckling at Mephisto's remark...then spots the ???) "Um...Who is she?" ???: "Here to capture the Angels." stocking: *glaaaaare* you know that isnt going to happen.... Banda: "Tch." Banda: "You know more will be coming. They won't stop." stocking:........ Kid: (pats Stocking's shoulder) "She's too strong for that." mephisto; well we'll just have to amp up security then... Kid: "I would like to offer whatever assistance my family and I can provide, too." mephisto: say, why dont you spend the night tonight? Kid: o\\\\\o "O-Okay..." mephisto: i believe there is a spare room for you...follow me~ stocking you come too. Kid: "Y-Yes, sir..." -the room they are led to is large, with a big heart shaped bed and looks like it would fit in a love hotel- stocking: O////////////////////////O DADDY WHAT THE FUCK?! Kid: -\\\\\\\\- "Typical." -mephisto already left- stocking:....i am so sorry about this... Kid: "...It's...odd. But..." stocking: hmm? Kid: (blushing intently) "A heart-shaped bed is...hoaky but romantic..." stocking: y-yeah....well you know how my dad can be.....(thinking: what if he used this room for-.....EEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!) mephisto: *from down the hall* NOT TO WORRY! THE SHEETS ARE FRESH! Kid: o______o "Um...I'm going to check something..." (opens the door to the bathroom--and the tub is also in a heart shape, with a jacuzzi option) "Typical." stocking: -_-;;;; thaaaaaaaaaaaaanks.......... Kid: "...Stocking? The hot tub is..." stocking: shaped like a heart? im not surprised...what even is this, a romantic comedy show? Kid: "Yeah, but..." (scratches his cheek) "You don't think it's...romantic?" stocking: i guess it is...in a cheesy way. Kid: "...Are your muscles sore?" stocking: i'll live....maybe a quick dip? Kid: (blushes, smiles) "I-I'd like that..." -later- Kid: *yawn* stocking: say, since you dont come by this place often, want a tour? Kid: (nods) "I'd like that." -a few rooms later- stocking: and this is my room. well, my old room anyway. Kid: (smiles) "It suits you..." stocking: i guess.... -the room is quite large, and very ornate in a cute, rococo style- Kid: "It's cute...it feels warm and full of love..." (looks at a photo of Mephisto with Stocking) stocking: yeah... *she smiles and lays on the bed* still as soft as always... Kid: (smiles at her) "How soft is it?" stocking: want to find out~? Kid: "Thought you'd never ask..." (sits on the bed, then lies beside her) stocking: how is it? Kid: "Like Heaven...Ah~" stocking: hehe~...........*thinking back to when she first came to the mansion.* you know....when i first came here....i was scared....it was a new home, and.....i guess it was new family jitters, haha. Kid: "..." (frowns sadly) "It took a long time, didn't it?" stocking: yeah....but i'm happy.... Kid: (smiles) "You have a loving family..." stocking: as do you. Kid: (smiles at her, then notices Bulletin Board) "Oh, you kept notes for yourself?" stocking: yeah. they're probably kind of outdated. -there are a few pictures and other things- Kid: (small laugh) "You look so young in some of those photographs." stocking: yeah. Kid: (sees her desk) "That desk looks like a good work setting. -there is some stationary and plastic drawers, even a space for her laptop. there's also a little bobblehead- Kid: "??? Who's the bobblehead of?" stocking: just a pumpkin i thought was cute... Kid: (looks at her dresser) "..." -there are a few drawers. the dresser has a few plushies, and memorabilia. oddly there is a pink poo ring with a note 'from my dear uncle astaroth <3’- Kid: o_o; "A poo ring? Have I met Astaroth?" stocking: i dont think so, i think he's possessing some guy, but you'll know him when you see him....and that ring is his 'attempt' of being 'funny'....just looking at it pisses me of so much....it fills me with so much rage and disgust, yet i dont know why. Kid: O_____O " 'Possessing'?" stocking: to be fair, he _is_ a demon....that's just the norm for some of them... he's a lot more tolerable as 'astaroth' than the guy who's body he is using........_he_ tried to hit on me..........so i hit on him.....literally. Kid: o_o; "You wouldn't...have someone possess me, would you?" stocking: i doubt they could, even if they tried. Kid: "That is oddly comforting." (hugs her gently) "How about the closet?" -there are so many dresses and shelves for accessories. there is also two doors in the very back- Kid: "Doors? Where do those lead?" stocking: one of them is to a personal reading area with christmas lights and beanbag chairs. the other...... well. you'd have to look and see~ Kid: "Oh?" (grips handle to the door that is not the reading room...) stocking: o///w///o; Kid: (opens the door slowly and--) -[TOO KINKY FOR U]- Kid: (peeks in, sees a bit) o__________O (quickly shuts the door) stocking: yeeeeeah. Kid: "...But...Were you...doing that to yourself? You haven't tried that room with another person?" (taps his fingers together) "Maybe with me?" stocking: havent gotten a chance to....unless you want to change that~? Kid: "..." (approaches, and kisses her cheek lightly) "Yes..." stocking: do you have....y-you know....*blush* Kid: (nods) "S-Sorry...I guess I...had some ideas..." (gestures to his overnight bag, before he plucks at one button of the top of her pajamas) stocking: *blush* think you can handle whats in there? Kid: (unbuttons the top button, then the second, as he kisses along her neck) "With you there, I can handle anything..." (licks slowly along her neck) -later, after MUCH lewdness- Kid: (panting, blushing all over) "God!" stocking: *panting and shuddering, sweating* ahhhh......f-fuck.... Kid: (panting, as his mouth collides with her neck again) "God, that was incredible...You're so hot..." stocking: OH~! t-thanks....fuck that was intense...you're getting a lot better at doing that stuff. Kid: (giggles, as he hugs her) "Thanks...How are your nipples?" stocking: sore, but i'll live....as is everything else... *rubs her butt, which has a firm handprint on each cheek* Kid: (rubs his backside as well...) "I know the feeling..." (then he touches his penis...) "...all over...And yet...God, Stocking, you were phenomenal. I never felt so..." (he is obviously pleased with what happened...) stocking: .///////. *she's staring at _it_*.... Kid: o\\\\\\o "Sorry...I guess I'm still..." (he is staring at her breasts) "...God, Stocking..." -later, after MORE lewdness- -they are now in kid's guest bed....the heart shaped one- Kid: (purring in her arms--then winces) "Ow! Heh...Guess I'll be sore for a bit." stocking: yeah, haha *cough* same here.....was that the first time you did me in the butt or....? Kid: o\\\\\o "First...Definitely. I'm sorry--I was too rough, wasn't I?" stocking: i-it's fine...and you? i maaaay have gotten carried away using...*ahem* certain _things_ in that room on you... Kid: "...I was afraid...But I knew who was with me..." (holds her hand) "I trust you with my life." stocking: *she smiles* you're expressions were cute though~ as were those noises you made~ Kid: (moves up a bit, so he can face her...he smirks) "Your voice was musical...and your body divine...God, Stocking, you are the most attractive woman..." stocking: *she smiles and blushes* i love you, you handsome dork. Kid: "I love you..." (places his hand along her face) "...you beautiful angel..." (kisses her forehead) -the next day, at school- Kid: (holding hands with Stocking) liz: i'm surprised they let her come to school today. stocking: as am i. Kid: (sighs) "One of the most difficult things in life...is facing fear..." stocking:....right. *she holds his hand* Kid: (smiles) "I'm sure the interrogation will turn up helpful information. For now, one day at a time..." stocking:...*she nods* *Spirit enters the classroom* *Spirit is whistling and looks jovial* liz: *she looks at the chalkboard* Spirit: (smiling to the class) "It's a great day, students! So let's make this class a good one!" Patty: (looks at the chalkboard--then bursts out laughing) Spirit: "???" (looks behind him--and there is an arrow pointing down where he stands) soul: ??? CHALKBOARD: "SPIRIT ALBARN HAS A TINY THINGIE" Spirit: D: soul: *almost chokes* Kid: o\\\\\o kyouko: -_-; woooooooow.... Spirit: "Th-That's not true!" (flips the chalkboard over--) Chalkboard (other side): "It's true!" Spirit: "It's not relevant!" Spirit: (flips the chalkboard again) Chalkboard: (other side) "It's very relevant." kirika: how the fuck? Spirit: (twitch) "AAAAAAH!" (slice the chalkboard apart with his blades) *Stein is behind the chalkboard* *Stein is holding chalk* homura: this is the last time i assist you in such childish matters -_-; Stein: "Makes me smile..." Spirit: (furious face...) homura: *already in her seat* Spirit: "I was having a good day...and then y-y-you have to ruin it!" Stein: "Have a good date last night, then?" Spirit: -\\\\\\- "Leave." students: ooooooooh! Stein: *whistles as he leaves* Spirit: "ALL OF YOU ARE GETTING DETENTION!" sayaka: HEY! Spirit: "Double detention for Sayaka!" yukari: WE DIDNT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT SCENARIO AND YOU'RE JUST PUNISHING US? THAT'S ABUSING AUTHORITY AS A TEACHER! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF! mizuki: *muttering* for once sis, i actually agree with you. Spirit: "Triple detention! And you know what else?! Run a lap around the Academy! And another thing! I'll--" *CLUNK* *Spirit collapses onto the desk* Spirit: x_x sayaka: O-O Patty: "..." (looks up) "Where did that book come from?" *Spirit has book buried into his head* -some students look to the doorway- *No one is there* Patty: "It's like a gift from Heaven." Black Star: o_o; (glances at Soul) student: *SCREEEEEEEEEEAM* GHOSTS! soul: .....?? Kid: -_-; "Everyone calm down. It's probably not a ghost. Let's just..." (stands, approaches front of the class) "I might as well handle today's lesson. Nothing too difficult for me to address..." Kid: (opens the book and proceeds with the day's lesson) -later- Kid: (exhales) "I never realized the challenge of teaching...and the thrill of it." kyouko: you didnt do half bad. i mean, yukio's an instructer, and he's younger than you, amazingly enough. Kid: (small smile) "I have a way to go, then, but at least it's progress." liz: soon you'll be on your way to running the school.... Kid: (blushes) "Aw...Well..." stocking: i'm proud of you kiddo~ Kid: "Th-Thanks...I really did enjoy it..." (leans, whispers to her) "Would you be my 'teacher's pet'?" stocking: o//////o perhaps~ kyouko: aaaand you ruined it. Kid: o\\\\\o "I-I was whispering to her!" -later- Patty: "What's up now?" stocking: lunch time~! Kid: (returns with his meal and a plate full of cupcakes) "A little treat..." stocking: aw~ *she smooches him* Kid: (smiles, blushes) "I hope they're tasty..." stocking: delicious~ Kid: (smiles) "I'm glad..." stocking: hehe! Kid: (just looks at her..."She's so...perfect.") -at another table- Shotaro: "...I can eat way more than you." Black Star: "Bullshit!" kilik: who's up to take bets? Harvar: "30 bucks on Black Star." Patty: "20 on Shotaro!" -later- Black Star: (passed out on floor) "Ugh..." soul: dude. Shotaro: *BURP* "Could I get a ginger ale? Maybe some saltines?" -later- Patty: (counting her money) "Sweet deal..." iris: s-should we take him to the nurse? Patty: "Might as well." (hauls him up over her shoulders) -later that night- Kid: (holding dessert for dinner...) -elsewhere- shinra: *brushing his teeth* damn that kishiri....him and his fake apple juice.... Hibana: "Shinra? Sweetie? Did something happen at school today?" shinra: nothing, just felt a bit sick at lunch today. (thinking: i'm doomed to a life of awkward moments...) Hibana: -_- "Who hurt you? I will smash them into the floor." shinra: i-it's fine, really! Hibana: "Give me a name, and I will make their life a living hell..." (flames crackling around her) shinra: IBLAMEKISHIRI! Hibana: "Ib Lame Kishiri? What kind of a name is that? Did his parents hate him?" maki: i think he means that weirdo with the bubble gum....*cringe* Hibana: "...One of mine did something to you?!" (hugs Shinra tightly) "This will not be allowed!" shinra: *screaming internally* (thinking: cant breathe....hug too tight!) Hibana: "Gabriella! Bring Kishiri to the 8th immediately! He will apologize!" gabriella: right away. Hibana: "Oh, poor Shinra. Let me hold you to my bosom..." -PANCH- maki: easy there princess. shinra: *cough cough* i didnt die. Hibana: T_T "It's just my desire to protect my new brigade..." -later, elsewhere- Yohei: (stretches) chie: you ready? Yohei: (nods) chie: *she knocks on he door* mama nanami: yes?... ah! yohei! *she hugs him* Yohei: (small laugh) "Hi, Mom." chie: a pleasure to meet you in person, mrs nanami. mama nanami: please, come on in dears. Yohei: (gestures for Chie to go in first, as he closes the door behind them) "You're looking well, Mom." mama nanami: as are you. -elsewhere- Kid: "I hope the dessert was tasty..." -elsewhere- grunt: mr shinoda, we have some unfortunate news... the head of our Nagoya branch, Mr Mikazaki, has perished. Shinoda: "Really? How did they die?" grunt:.....he befell the dokeshi curse. Shinoda: (sighs) "Our best scientists still haven't figured out how to cure it..." grunt: if we really mess up....are we going to become one of those...those things?! Shinoda: "Indeed: all the more reason to practice a healthy diet..." (bites into apple) lin: at least you dont have to worry about that, right mr ragey? ^^ Ragey: X_X Shinoda: "...Could you please get rid of that carcass? It's attracting flies." lin: i'll just fix him back up then~ Shinoda: "..." (eyeroll) "Yes, well, if only it was so easy with Dokeshi..." -elsewhere- Wes: "Here we are..." (hands drink to Liz) liz: thanks. Wes: "How are you holding up?" liz: it's been crazy, but i'll live. Wes: "...I'm sorry." liz: it's fine... Wes: "..." (holds her hand) -elsewhere- Kishiri: o\\\\\\o "Okay! Okay! I'm sorry! Alright!" shinra: that was terrifying.....i almost feel sorry for him....almost. vivian: ~<3 Kishiri: "Just put her away! I can't stand being near that bitch!" -elsewhere- girl: *walking along the road with groceries* ???: "That looks like a lot to carry..." girl: mind your own buisness. ???: "I'm just trying to be polite--jeez." girl: tch-.... ???: (follows) "So, why you carrying groceries at this hour? This place isn't very accommodating..." (reaches to grab at their groceries) girl: back off! *SHE SMACKS HIM WITH THE BAG* honestly, creepy guys like you are the 3rd worst kind of person. ???: (grabs her wrist) "I was asking nicely...Now I'm mad..." (reaches for her groceries) "I better set these down, so they don't break..." girl: *knees him in the groin and pulls out a kunai* i dont want to waste effort on you. i'd rather be using this thing on those dokeshi bastards. ???: "Omph!" (collapses to his knees, coughs) "Jeez!" (higher pitch) "That fucking hurt!" girl: now buzz off loser. ???: (double over, groaning) "What the hell is a Dokeshi...?" girl: ...........monsters.....they're nothing but monsters..... ('i'll get stronger! then we can fight dokeshi together, promise senpai?').......... ???: "Funny...You look rather monstrous yourself, you violent-ass bitch." girl: fuck off! *KICK* *mumbling*.....*she looks around* ???: "Ah! Police! Help! She's fucking insane!" girl: !!! *she takes off running until she loses them* *pant pant*...damn...may as well head back to the base... *Someone is following her, watching from above on the rooftops* girl:........*enters though a back door* dokeshi hunt member: oi, mono, you're late. mono: i had to deal with a 3 just now. Dokeshi Hunt Member #2: "A '3'?" dokeshi hun member: so some creep? a flasher? mono: just some guy who tried to mug me. i kicked him in the dick and he tried to call the cops on me! Dokeshi Hunt Member #2: "...Oh..." (watches Mono) Member #3: "That sucks..." mono: i'm gonna be in the training room. gotta vent my annoyance out somehow. Member #2: "O-Okay..." ("I hate when she trains...I always get stuck cleaning up the mess...") member 4: guess we're gonna have to replace another training bag, eh? Member #2: "Yeah...And patch more walls." member: it's amazing how she can decimate mannequins, but as soon as she's pit up against a living being, she runs away... why do we even keep her around? Member #2: "...Maybe she's too intimidated to actually hurt someone?" member: maybe....maybe she acts like a little brat cause nanami left....she really looked up to him. Member #2: (nods) "Never got to know much about Nanami. He really as impressive as everyone said?" member: beats me.... -elsewhere- Yohei: (looks at photo with him and his family) chie: *examines the photo* you looked adorable as a little kid. Yohei: (small smile) "Y-Yeah." chie:....was this a camping trip? Yohei: "Yeah...Dad really likes his fishing...This was taken before I accidentally knocked down a beehive." chie: ouch, haha.... we didnt do much camping, though mom did take saki and i on a hiking trip when we were kids... Yohei: "When's the last time you been hiking?" chie: i think a few years ago, i was 11 and saki was 13. Yohei: "Hmm...Up for doing a hiking trip some time soon?" chie: sounds good. Yohei: "Cool. I think I know a good spot, too. A lake is nearby." -the next morning- Kid: (looking through cereals) stocking: cinnamon rolls? Kid: "Oh, that would be tasty~" (pulls some out of the freezer) -elsewhere- mono:...........('mama...papa....please get up....') ('i'll take down every last dokeshi!’) Dokeshi Hunt Member (Dokeshi Hunter) #2: "Hey. Wake up. Practice starts in--" mono: i hear ya i hear ya.... Dokeshi Hunter #2: "Then get up already! I don't need crap from the supervisor because you're busy dreaming." -later, mono went for a walk- mono:.......!!!!!!! *she sees someone up ahead* Yohei: (looking at a fruit stand) "Shotaro needs more fruit...The guy eats so much meat--" mono:........*shaking with anger and rage* y-you....... chie: i just hope tuhl is taking care of them and making sure they stay out of trouble. Yohei: "Tuhl'll be fine. He's got Mana to keep an eye on Shotaro." (checks the blueberries) mono: *she follows them* Yohei: (chuckles) "I could always just tell Shotaro that Mana's underwear are fancy hats...again." chie: *tiny chop* you're such a butt. a cute butt, but still a bu-.......*facepalms at her pun* damn! Yohei: (chuckles) "Hey, you got a cute butt, you might as well show it off. One reason I have these jeans." chie: *chuckles* ............??? do you feel hateful eyes staring at you, or is it just me? Yohei: "???" (looks around) mono: *hiding behind a bush* ...... Yohei: "..." (pats Chie on the shoulder) "Let's finish our purchase and head out...Maybe somewhere more crowded..." mono:.......*steps out and tries to slash at them with her kunai* Yohei: "Shit!" (pushes Chie and himself away, the kunai slicing along his jeans) "Damn it!" mono: dammit! STAND STILL! Yohei: "Hell no! Why would--" (sees her) "...Mono?" chie: friend of yours? mono: HELL NO! *tries to slash at him again* Yohei: "!!!" (dodges) "Damn it! Chie, I'm gonna need a shield and an exit, now!" chie: right! ~dark restraint~ *dark restrain holds mono to the ground* mono: w-what?! Yohei: "Thanks, babe. Now let's run!" (shouts to the fruit stand owner) "Bill us later!" mono: HEY! *struggling* I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU YET!! Yohei: "Unfortunately, Mono, you are..." *tosses a smoke bomb* mono: *cough cough* yo-.......(thinking: that girl...was.....was she dokeshi?!) Yohei: "Keep running, Chie--we're going to have to ditch her, then get our family to safety." chie: right. Yohei: (while running, taps his watch, sending signal to Mana) mana: yeah? Yohei: "Emergency. Chased by assassin. Get Shotaro and Saki to safe room." mana: on it! chie: -_- (thinking: he's oddly calm about this!) Yohei: "Keep running. We want as much distance between us and her. Mono is obsessive when she spots a target." chie:....is she- Yohei: "Dokeshi Hunt..." chie:.....we should keep running... Yohei: "...Yeah. Need to shake her off our path so she can't find our home...But I worry she can still track us..." -later, mono had no luck finding them- Yohei: "Get inside, Chie. Then I can initiate security protocols." chie: right. *she goes in* Tuhl: "The hell is going on? You two were supposed to be getting groceries." chie: yeah, but we sort of ran into trouble. Tuhl: "Well, I doubt Yohei would be barricading the house if the 'trouble' was just shoplifting." Yohei: "...Shit. Did I forget to pay for these blueberries?" -after the situation was explained- Shotaro: "Wow..." Yohei: "..." mana: for some reason she bothers me just hearing about her. Yohei: "She's tenacious, but I usually could get away from her." saki: so what now? Yohei: "Either lay low for a bit until Mono gets distracted, or relocate." mana: what about your parents? Yohei: "That is an option...I'm just scared putting them at risk." saki:....maybe we could move them to death city? Yohei: "...Could work. Maybe. Although Dad'll be pissed: the fishing here sucks." mana: there are some great national parks near there though. Yohei: (nods) "Okay, that would convince him...I wonder where there's a bigger house for all of us..." -elsewhere- Gopher: .W. "I think it looks lovely on you~" kirika: *in a cat suit* stupid punishment game... Gopher: (happy claps) "Yay!" Patty: (struggling to hold in laughter) stocking: not a bad look for you kiddo~ Kid: (grumbling) "I hate this. The skirt hardly matches my eyes." stocking: it's cute though. should i be your tuxedo mask~? Kid: o\\\\o "You in a suit? Hell yes." stocking: ok then~ Kid: (small laugh) "I look forward to it..." -later- Kid: (jawdrop) "Damn." stocking: not bad i dont think. Kid: (admires how she looks in the suit...including behind) "You should wear suits more often." stocking: i guess. *she also has her hair in a low ponytail* Kid: "The mask also looks good on you. Very mysterious." -elsewhere- Dokeshi Hunter #2: "What the hell, Mono?!" mono: yeah. he was running off with that dokeshi bitch! Dokeshi Hunter #2: "What?! He's fraternizing with those abominations?" mono: he's a runaway _and_ a traitor.... people like that....are the second worst kind of person! Dokeshi Hunter #2: "...Second? Who's the first worst kind?" mono: the absolute worst....are those damned dokeshi!! Dokeshi Hunter #2: "Oh...That makes sense. So, you lost track of him. Now what? You kind of screwed up majorly." mono: i'll find him again...i'll make him pay for what he did... Dokeshi Hunter #2: "Until then, the commander will probably have a lot to say to you." -elsewhere- Arthur: "..." (looking at a photograph) iris: *also looking* *It's a photo of Tamaki with the 8th* iris: ..... Arthur: "...I still don't know where she is..." -elsewhere- Anya: (dusting the dorm) tsugumi: cant wait for the summer season! yeah! Anya: *shiny eyes* "So many new Death Bazaars!" tamaki: *in her room, asleep* Meme: "Tamaki still asleep? Did she get in late?" mio: maybe it's just a summer cold? Meme: "Hmmm...Better make sure we have some cold medicine, then." -at gallow's manor- Kid: "Perhaps I should avoid punishment games in the future..." stocking: it was still fun though. Kid: (blushing but smiling) "Maybe for you..." stocking: you looked cute though~ Kid: (bashful) "Thank you...You as well..." -elsewhere- mono:......*still looking around* Dokehi Hunter #2: (on radio earpiece) "What do you see?" mono: nothing yet, just busy city streets... Hunter #2: "No odd signatures on your equipment...Can't sense a Dokeshi nearby...A lot of electricity in that area, though..." mono: *examines a sign* Hunter #2: "What do you see?" mono:..... mono: seems an electrical plant is nearby.... Hunter #2: "It has higher than expected releases of electricity...That's odd. The plant had a break-in a few weeks ago, but no culprit found." mono: oh? what happened with that? Hunter #2: "No clue...So go look. Duh." mono: *grumbles and begins walking* Power Plant Security Guard: "Excuse me, may I help you?" mono: yeah, i'm from the detective agency here to investigate the break in. (thinking: please let this guy be an idiot...) mono: could i speak with your supervisor? i'm sure they'd let me in. Security: "Um...She's...kinda busy and doesn't like interruptions...G-Go on ahead. We can do the visitor paperwork later..." mono: thank you. *she smiles* Security: (opens the gate, lets her through) mono: *lookin around* *There seems to be a footprint...burned into the floor* mono:...*inspects the footprint* *Another one is further away...leading into a wall* mono: ???? *The lights go out* mono: !!!!!!! ???: "ha ha ha ha ha ha..." mono: who's there?! *A light turns on--then explodes from a surge of electricity* *The electricity seems to jump to another bulb* mono: *sweats* um.....hello? ???: "Little girl...Scared little piglet..." mono: *gulp* ???: "You murderous...Dokeshit Hunter!" *Electricity blasts towards Mono* mono: EEEEK! mono: NOOOOO!!! *she bolts.* *The electricity sails past Mono and into the wall* ???: "Damn it! Stand still, you little speck of bacon!" mono: I DONT WANNA DIIIIIE! Security: "Hey! What the hell is going on here?!" mono: GHOST!!! Security: "...Are you kidding me? There are no such things as--" *The electricity swirls into the form of a human* Security: o_O "GHOST!" (hides behind Mono) mono: *running* NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! *Electricity blasts at Mono, ensnaring around her ankles* mono: *screaming* s-someone help me!! i dont wanna die!! Security: "..." (tries to run) ???: "No..." *Electricity wraps around the Guard's neck, pulling him up to the ceiling* mono: *screams* *WHOOSH!* ???: "What--?!" *The electricity is encased...in ice?* mono: e-eh? Karim: (aims his Fridge Tuba--and repeats at the Security Guard, also creating an ice slide for him to fall down safely) Guard: "Omph!" mono: are you dokeshi?! Karim: "No. I'm Fire Brigade." (offers hand to help her stand up) mono: *she stands up* i was doing just fine. Karim: "...You're shaking. You're not fine. I don't blame you: this was a frightening situation." Security: (getting up) "No kidding! I'm getting out of here!" *runs away* mono: *also runs* -elsewhere, in brooklyn- luka: HE DID WHAT?!?! Solence: (shivering) "It went on all night...The smells..." NoFix: (shrugs) "Just want to make my lady happy. Not my fault you'll are prudes." luka: YOU CRASHED A CAR, covered i blood might i add, INTO THE SIDE OF A MCDONALDS!! NoFix: "You should've seen what we did to the ice cream machine." (offers a cone to Luka) luka: that's not ice cream, is it.... NoFix: :3 "Nope." kinuta: i'll take it. luka: *hurk* oh mother of god.... NoFix: "Oh, yeah..." Solence: (knocking his head against the wall) scientist: I JUST WENT STERILE! NoFix: (smiling at Kinuta) "Jesus, you're fucking hot...You're up for anything, aren't you, you sweet piece of ass." luka: STOP! NO! PLEASE TAKE THAT ELSEWHERE! I FEEL LIKE I WANT TO DIE 50 TIMES OVER! NoFix: (still to Kinuta, ignoring the others) "I want to make hot, steamy love to you right here in front of all these emotionally stunted fuckwads..." -in another room- mikan: *covering heibito's ears* 0-0; Asura: "...Should I just snap their necks and feed upon them?" -elsewhere- Burns: (looking over a file...on Rekka) "Damn...Now two of my soldiers are missing." pearl: i just hope he's ok.... Burns: "Find him. Had he told you why he was leaving on his own without clearing his departure with me?" pearl: he said he had been called in for something... Burns: "Who called him in?" pearl: i-i dont know. Burns: (studies Pearl) "Then find out. When you do, report to me immediately." (locks his files up) "Two of ours missing...Hibana's crimes...I think a meeting of the Brigades is in order, to discuss all of this." pearl: *she nods* dia: even squad zero? Burns: (flames crackle under his eyepatch) "Might as well..." -elsewhere- Kid: (folding laundry) liz: need any help? Kid: (sheepish nod) "Y-Yes...I've been struggling for five minutes to get the pants folded just right..." liz: *rolls eyes* here. let me help you out there. Kid: "Thanks..." (sighs) "I wish I had one of those flat boards that just folds everything uniformly..." liz: maybe we could put that on the shopping list then? Kid: (nods) "I appreciate your help with this, Liz." liz: no problem. Kid: "How is today treating you? You look a little tired." liz: i'm fine for the most part. Kid: (nods) "Course work going okay?" liz: i guess... Kid: "But something troubling you? Perhaps on a particular subject? Or something else?" liz: i'm fine, just......thinking.... *she was thinking about the news story on the incident in brooklyn* Kid: "...Have you been following the news?" liz:......*she bites her lip* Kid: "..." (pats her shoulder) "You know the DWMA is looking into this, right?" liz:....*she nods* Kid: "Have some faith...We have some of the best investigators finding the culprits." liz: ok... Kid: "...Want to talk about it? Maybe get involved in the investigation yourself?" -elsewhere- shaula: HEY PONERA! I THINK SOMETHING WENT WRONG! Ponera: "What is it? Medusa?" shaula: no, but something seems to be wrong with the book of eibon....a whole 'chapter' is just....missing....ish. Ponera: "Missing? A chapter can't just go missing. It's not like it got up and walked away..." (looks at Grimoire) "...Right?" grimoire:....let me see.... Ponera: (wringing her hands, glancing around the throne room) "...I don't see anything or anyone around here...Maybe nothing escaped the Book..." -somewhere, in the woods- *Someone is giggling madly* ???: i'm amazed that we havent been located yet... Mad!Kid: "I made sure to cover my path..." pandora: by killing those hikers...? Mad!Kid: "What? I didn't want someone to follow us. Besides, hikers are stupid. Those shorts are ridiculous." pandora: human fashion these days is very....unusual....at least they looked comfy and easy to wear. Mad!Kid: "Easier to kill, too. So soft." pandora: any luck finding that girl? Mad!Kid: "You mean...Angel?" pandora: yeah, her. Mad!Kid: *sniffs long* "I can smell her...Such a sweet scent..." (he points) "Long way to my destination, though." pandora: should i fly us there? Mad!Kid: "Please." -black, inky bat-like wings burst out of the fragment's back- Mad!Kid: "I'm coming for you, Angel. Soon, you will be mine." -later- Patty: *shivers* "Who left the window open?" stocking: not sure... Patty: "Hmph." (closes window, then pats Stocking's head) "Glad to have you back home!" stocking: same here. Yumi: (holding Shiori) "Someone else missed you..." (holds up Shiori) shiori: sokky! sokky! stocking: hey there, shiorin! Yumi: (smiles at Shiori as she hands her to Stocking) lord death: but i know who missed you most of all...*he looks at kid* Kid: (small blush, but laughing) "Of course..." stocking: *she smiles as she snuggles up to him* i'm just glad that mess is done with now.... Kid: (hugs her) "I'm glad you are here." -elsewhere- Rekka: "Oh Lord...Don't forsake me..." shinra:..... i really dont want to go down there again...... -elsewhere- tv reporter: -reports of a vampire sighting over london has the city in panic. ???: "Vampires? In London? What's next, werewolves?" ???: ugh, not funny man... -the one person eats some red gummies- ???: "I thought it was a bit funny...What about you, Red Guy?" akaderu: why should i care? right now i just want to find that kyokotsu.... ???: "Still? What's the benefit of getting the Kyokotsu?" akaderu: i want to eliminate that monster.....i'll make him pay for what he did to her.... ???: (derisive laugh) "Aw, you want to honor the memory of your girlfriend?" akaderu: *tenses up* want to end up being choked to death? ???: o_o; "...Not my thing, s-sir..." akaderu:..thought so... ???: "Um...Any leads on this Kyokotsu?" akaderu: nothing yet, but maybe we should lure him out....ever heard of the 'bai ze'? -elsewhere- Emine: (sipping his drink) grunt: *visibly creeped out by the fact he is drinking human blood* Emine: (a bit of blood is on the corner of his mouth) "Lin?" lin: *wipes it off* grunt: *cringe* Emine: "Thank you. Now, I must complete my bad deed...The phone, please." -elsewhere- Power Plant CEO: "I don't appreciate the Dokeshi Hunt and the Fire Brigade getting involved in affairs that are none of their business." brigade member: once again, we wish to apologize for the incident... Power Plant CEO: "What was your brigadier even doing here? Don't you have fires to put out instead? Maybe that explosion at the DWMA that got out of hand a few weeks ago? Where were you then?!" brigade member: the 8th was there! Power Plant CEO: "And we see how reliable that pack of misfits is! I have already had my dealings with a derelict commander like Obi, so I shouldn't be surprised that his group couldn't handle a fire!" Akitaru: -_- "I'm right here..." Burns: "You called us here to simply rattle off complaints to the commanders? What a waste of time..." Hibana: (glaring at the CEO) miwa: in oubi's defence, he and his brigade do manage to get the job done. CEO: "..." (crosses her arms) "The next time one of your members wants to investigate, use the front door and make an appointment. If this happens again, I will take it up directly with Lord Death himself." foien:....karim- Karim: "Yeah?" -outside- shinra:...... Arthur: "What's taking them so long?" fang-hua: beats me... Kishiri: "Tch. Just a bunch of old farts--and Hibana--talkin' about boring stuff." ryuuko: to be fair, commander tsurumaki doesnt appear all that old. sayu: she's older than i am, and thats good enough for me ^^ *Doors fly open--and hit Kishiri in the face* Hibana: "What an ass!" shinra: *snerk* Burns: "It is odd to have one of my soldiers here...Foien, why didn't you tell me Karim was here?" Karim: "..." -later- Akitaru: (sets out drinks for the 8th members) "Okay...So, we moving forward with the plan on Rekka or not?" maki: turning him over? Akitaru: "I don't know what else we can do, short of having an illegal prison. I don't know how Burns is going to take the news, or how we use this as leverage to find out what is really going on." Hibana: "I was thinking about this...and I noticed something odd about Rekka's rambling..." maki: oh? Hibana: " 'The priest'...I'm starting to wonder whether even Burns doesn't know about Rekka...If we dangle him in front of Burns, maybe we can out this priest and figure out who took my Fire Transformation research for such nefarious means..." (clenches her fists) "And maybe I can learn something else about...about..." (looks at Iris) iris:........*she doesnt say anything.* Akitaru: *sigh* "If we give Rekka to the authorities, maybe that will preoccupy Burns and keep his attention away from Tamaki..." shinra: it might work.... Akitaru: "...Takehisa? Make the call. Let's get ready for the police's arrival. Shinra, have your testimony ready to give to the cops." Takehisa: "On it..." shinra: r-right.....am i going to have to go to court for this? Takehisa: "Likely. I sure hope you are not having to face a particularly strong defense attorney...They will probably delve into every detail of your private life since birth..." Arthur: "Yeah, real shame to be you." Akitaru: (nods) Hibana: "Sure hope they don't ask embarrassing questions that go on public record." shinra: Q-Q;;;; i dont even own a suit.... Akitaru and Hibana: (eyes flash) "CLOTHES SHOPPING!" shinra:.... *nervous smile* (thinking: this is how i die...) -elsewhere- Rekka: "Oh, holy light of God...Bless me with your purifying gaze...Let me rise to see you...Lift my spirit and my body to you, where the flame removes all flaws and unites us all as one." -elsewhere- Patty: (crying) liz: *PROTECTIVE BIG SISTER MODE GO* PATTI?! Patty: "What's happening back home, Sis? I don't understand it..." liz:......*she hugs her* it's going to be ok, i promise.... Patty: (crying into Liz) "What is going on there? Why can't we do anything?" liz:...i'll see if we can help in some way.... Patty: (nods) "O-Okay." -later- Kid: "How is she holding up?" lord death: hmm? Kid: "Patty, I mean..." lord dearth: she's napping right now.....i do worry though... Kid: (nods) "There is something...off about this news out of Brooklyn...When I see the reports, it makes my skin crawl..." lord death:..... Kid: "...Father? I'm afraid." lord death:...*he hugs him* i know... Kid: "It just feels like...before. When...Maka..." lord death:...*rubs his back and hums* Kid: (calms down, cries a bit) lord death:..... Kid: "...What have you learned is happening in Brooklyn?" lord death: so far, this incident with the car is all we know... Kid: (nods) "I wonder..." lord death: hmm? Kid: "What are our options? Maybe someone needs to be there..." -later- Yumi: (reviewing news and reports) marie: what do we have to work with so far? Yumi: "It's New York--not much. Most accounts seem more like people desperately desiring attention, making up stories...But these three are odd standouts." marie: oh? Yumi: "This one is about a mummy...This one is about succubi...And this one...is about a McDonald's..." *shudders* marie: *examines the papers* Yumi: "I can't spot the connection, but it seems...familiar. And dangerous." marie:....we should send someone to investigate. Yumi: "Exactly what I was thinking...I know Patty and Liz are interested, but I worry this may be too close to home (so to speak) for them." marie:..... Yumi: "Any recommendations? Perhaps other members from Kid's usual team? Stocking? Black Star?" -the usual group went, plus nygus- Kid: (steadying his breath...) stocking: you ok? Kid: "I just sense something...disturbing. I'm trying to calm myself. Re-achieve balance." stocking:...*she nods* Kid: "..." (holds her hand) "We have to watch out for everyone out there..." stocking: right... Kid: "..." (inhales again, tries to focus) -soon, they arrive- liz:.............*all the memories come flooding back* (kid: if you want to kill me, go ahead....my life doesnt matter anyway....) (thinking: kid......back then.....) Patty: "...It all looks so different..." liz: yet still the same old brooklyn..... Patty: "..." (hugs Liz's arm) liz:.....*she nods* Black Star: (looking around, sniffs the air) tsubaki:.....*shivering* it's only june....why is it so chilly out? Kid: "This kind of abnormality..." (pulls out his mirror, taps the screen) "I'll report this immediately. Let's keep the updates going into the DWMA as we get them..." liz: right. stocking: *she nods* Patty: "I usually like the cold...This just feels wrong." Black Star: (looks around) "And people look...dead inside." liz: *looks around* weird....usually there is at least two people around this area.....but there's nothing...not even a rat... Kid: "...Any police reports on this location?" liz: this is, or at least used to be, the red light district..... stocking: *tenses*....... Kid: "..." (looks around) "So why haven't police said much about people disappearing here?" -clink- Kid: "?!" -a door creaks open- Kid: (watching the door...) -the building is empty, as if everyone left in a hurry- Kid: "I don't sense anyone inside...but something..." -something skitters onto a wall, it looks like a large spider.....with a human head- tsubaki: w-what the fuck?! Patty: o____O Kid: (covering his mouth, as he looks like he is about to vomit) thing: *it's eyes roll back and it screeches loudly* Patty: "..." (moving as if ready to squish it...) Kid: (to the Thing) "Wh-What happened to you?! Who did this to you?!" -something is heard in the back room- -a large figure, a human, female body, with no arms, with 4 large spider legs potruding from its back, with spidery looking hands, a bloated stomach, and a rotted face with a black tongue hanging from the mouth, comes out of the room- liz: O-O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; that.........just......ew..... Kid: (tapping his mirror, filing report to send immediately to the DWMA) "Obvious laboratory for...mutating humans. Likely done to people kidnapped from this part of Brooklyn..." -the larger thing lunges at them- Kid: "Liz! Patty!" Black Star: "Tsubaki!" tsubaki: right! liz: on it! Patty: "Yeah!" Kid: (aims Liz and Patty) "Put their soul at rest!" (fires) -after a few minutes, stocking manages to kill it, getting some black ooze on her blade- stocking: eeeew! *shaking it off* gross... Kid: "We need to collect that sample, then disinfect your blade..." (looks at it) "Black...blood?" stocking: mayb- *she falls to her knees and trembles* a-AHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Kid: "Stocking! What's wrong?!" stocking: p-please.....stop it! i-i'll be good from now on, just please- *she's crying* Kid: "I think she's hallucinating..." (tries to take her by her arms, trying to reach her soul) "Stocking, please..." stocking: *she looks up at kid, her eyes seem....different....* Kid: "...Stocking?" stocking: k-ki-..... Kid: "Please, hang on...Nygus, we need medical and to put a quarantine on this neighborhood--evacuate five blocks from here." nygus: on it! stocking: i-i...i think....i'll be ok.... Kid: "...Still, a check-up will be good..." (hugs her) "What happened?" stocking: i-i dont know....i just....lost control for a moment.....we should keep going, i dont want to be a burden on the mission. Kid: "Are you sure?" ("Should we have the quarantine put in first before going deeper in this building...?") stocking: yeah..e-even if its scary, we just have to move forward, right? Kid: (nods) "Right, okay...Let's be careful out there..." stocking: *she nods* Black Star: (looking suspiciously at Stocking as they keep moving through the building) -a few floors later- Kid: (examining the walls, paying attention to corners and shadows for threats...) -something is heard from the end of the hall- Kid: "Someone watch our back, clear an exit in case there is a threat at the end of this hall." tsubaki: *nods* Kid: (proceeds to the end of the hall) ???: *in a static, gravley voice* iiiiizzz......ttiiii....... Kid: (approaches) "We are from the DWMA...We are here to help." -the figure appears female......but its arms are mangled, and it walks like a wounded animal....the top half of its face is gone.- ????: lii.....iizz.....mmyyy....chi....ldreeenn.... liz:...........*her heart practically drops to her stomach* Patty: "...Sis? Please..." (starts shaking her head) "No. No." liz:.....*she's frozen in place, staring at the monstrosity that used to be her mother* Kid: "My God..." ????: liii......iiizzz? *it stares, slackjawed at them* Patty: (crying, shaking) liz:........*stepping toward it* we should.... Kid: "???" liz: *gulps and wipes her eyes* w-we should...put her out of her misery....its....its the least we could to for her.... Patty: "But she is...W-We can't! There has to be a way to fix her, right? Kid, you know how to fix her! Fix her!" Kid: "..." stocking:....*she hugs patti* liz: patti....you dont have to watch.... Patty: "Let go of me! Help her! You can't do it! Liz, you can't! You can't!" Kid: (pulling Patty away) liz: what do you suggest, letting her suffer like...like that?! Patty: "There has to be another way! Kid, save her! Save her!" Kid: "I can't! She's gone, Patty! You have to accept that!" Patty: "..." (starts punching Kid in the chest, screaming) stocking: patti! please....i know you're upset but.... Kid: "Get her out of here!" (dragging Patty out of the room, leaving Liz alone) Patty: (still shouting as she is being pulled away) liz:.....patti's probably going to hate me.... stocking:...if it helps...i'll do it... Patty: (inconsolable in the hallway, crying, hitting Kid in the chest as he keeps holding onto her in a hug) stocking:...hey now....it's going to be ok....O, pitiful shadow lost in the darkness... O, evil spirit born of those drifting between heaven and earth... May the thunderous power from the garments of the holy, delicate maidens strike down upon you with great mercy and light, shattering your impurity and ending your suffering... Repent....and rest in peace... *SLICE* Patty: (hears the sound, stops crying...just falls apart, silent, motionless) liz:.....*silent, weeping* Kid: (holds onto Patty) stocking:.......liz i- liz: i know..... Kid: "...Nygus, please evacuate, now." stocking:.....patti....she's at peace now.... Patty: "..." (she's silent, not moving...her eyes are dead) stocking:....come on....we should go for now.... liz:....patti- Patty: (turns away from Liz, pushes away from Kid, walks ahead on her own) liz:......... Kid: "Give her time...It's not easy to lose someone..." Kid: (catches himself) "S-Sorry...I'm sorry, Liz." liz:................ -a few days later- Patty: "..." soul: are you sure you're ok? this isnt like you..... kohaku: yeah, usually it's emo the kid and dead man evans being like this~ kirika: FUCK OFF AANBA! cant you see she's gone through enough? Patty: "..." (approaches Kohaku within an inch) "You back off now, or I will kill you." kohaku: oh, you expect me to be nice cause she 'wost her mawmee'? tch- i lost my mother too, but no one ever gave _me_ sympathy... Patty: "..." (turns around, her back to Kohaku--then starts to turn back, ready to punch) -claws aimed at kohaku- kirika: bitch you have some goddamn nerve.... kohaku: go ahead and punch me, thats not gonna bring your mom back....or the useless little albarn.... soul: !!!!!!! *fist clentch* stocking: hey kohaku, how about you pay my grandad a visit? Patty: (stops herself...just stares at Kirika and Soul...then looks at Kohaku) "You aren't worth it. I hope you never go through what we have..." kohaku: ....... Patty: (turns and leaves...then starts running down the hall) liz: patti wait! Patty: (throws open janitor's closet door, shuts it behind her) liz: patti....patti come on....please? Patty: "Go away." kirika: *opens the door* fuckin-..hey, i dont usually get sentimental and whatever, but....*sigh* i kinda know what its like...losing family, i mean... Patty: "...We never should have left Brooklyn." kirika: if you stayed on the streets, you and liz might have ended up like that too...i heard her talking to kid about it.... liz: >:C Patty: "But if we hadn't left, then maybe--maybe we could have saved M-Mom!" kirika: even after she abandoned you? Patty: "...We left Brooklyn...We left her...and now she's..." liz:.......... kirika: was there anything you could have done? moping about it isnt going to change shit, all you can do is brush yourself off and get on with everything, you still have your sister, aunt, uncle, and cousins, dont you? and everyone else too... Patty: "..." (starts crying) "Mom..." liz: *opens the door and hugs patti* it's going to be ok sis....we're still here.... Patty: "Sis...I'm sorry..." (hugs her) liz: *humming* -later- Patty: (exhausted, asleep, eyes red) kirika:..... Kid: "How long has she been asleep?" kirika: good hour and a half now.....she gonna be ok? Kid: "It's going to take time...but I think so. I hope so." kirika:...hey, i said all i could, alright? i'll admit, it was hard for me to open up like that but.....w-whatever... Kid: "I know. You did great. I'm proud of you." kirika: ......y-yeah... Kid: "..." (awkward pat on the back) kirika: 7-7 Kid: "Thank you...Sister." kirika: y-yeah....sure....b...bro....buttmunch. >-<; Kid: -_-; "Close enough..." kirika: hehe~ Kid: "In any case, let's be there for Patty, okay?" kirika:...yeah... roxanne:..... Kid: "Roxanne, I'm sorry..." roxanne: *she nods* i know, Sheryl and i didnt really get along, but this.... Kid: (nods) "Have you given consideration to the offer to hold a memorial service?" roxanne: it would be for the best... Kid: (nods) "We can handle most of the organizing...Just let us know whatever you want included, such as any particular religious official you would like, if any." roxanne: i just wanted to thank you, for all your family has done for us... Kid: (small smile) "You're welcome. I've considered Liz and Patty family for a long time...and I would like to consider you part of that family..." roxanne: *she smiles* maybe i could reach out to them more....i should have taken them in sooner....

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