Jack was currently at a five star restaurant, upon the roof in which he rented himself just so it was more private.
Jack was not alone.
Jack shifted, completely nervous and slightly agitated at the silence that enveloped the space. Chase, who was sat across from him, watched him for any reactions. Jack was scared of talking to Chase now, purely worried if he had said anything out of turn he would offend the warlord. Chase was a very proud man, but thankfully a very honourable one. He at least let you speak before deciding on what to do.
Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on how you saw it, Chase broke the silence.
"Spicer, you have asked me to meet with you through a letter and since I got here, the only words you have so much as muttered to me were 'Hey Chase.' Care to tell me what was so important, because if you continue your insufferable silence, I will be leaving." Jack spluttered at the threat.
"N-no! I don't want you to go... I just-...I-" Jack shrank at the overwhelming glare Chase sent his way, obviously asking him, or rather demanding, to spit it out. Jack shivered at the sheer power of it.
"I sent that letter because," Jack let out a shaky breath, "because what I have to say, I think it's best if I told you in person. Regardless, if I get killed as the result. Because after I say this, I'm leaving the conflict." Chase's eyes widened a fraction. Leaving?
"It's obviously for the best, as I am the worst villain there is." Jack laughed dryly, completely humourlessly.
"So you are saying this is merely a farewell?" Jack nodded.
"I'm sorry, if I wasted your time. But I need to say this before I never get a chance to. Chase... I love you." Chase rose an eyebrow, confused on what had just transpired.
"And I don't mean in just a 'man-crush' or just in admiration... I mean... I guess there is no other way to say it... in the gay way." Chase raised his head slightly, showing he now understood.
"That is all you have to say?" Jack looked away, a red blush staining his cheeks but a sad smile broke through.
"I guess it's a long shot but I doubt you would agree. I love you Chase, I want to ask again.. I want to be your apprentice. This time I won't disobey you, I'll avoid Bean and Wuya... All the other Heylin. I'll stay in your citadel if you want-" Chase growled stopping the boy mid sentence.
"Absolutely not." Jack visibly deflated, he knew the answer was clearly going to be a no.
"An apprentice, Spicer? Are you mad? I learnt from last time. I don't doubt you won't disobey me," Chase agreed with the albino, Jack nodded. "But one thing is certain, is that you will avoid Bean and Wuya at all costs, whether you are in the conflict or not. I'd be rather annoyed if my consort is taken from me. No showdowns, that I most certainly agree with, at least until you are able to-"
Jack nodded then stopped him.
"Wait... what? Go back a minute." Chase narrowed his eyes.
"No, please, what did you say?" Chase growled.
"No, showdowns-" Jack immediately interrupted.
"No, before that!" Jack watched Chase's eyes soften slightly, but Jack knew that Chase certainly wasn't finished with the onslaught just now.
"I'd be rather annoyed if my consort is taken from me." Jack's face split in a huge grin, his eyes watering from happiness. Chase briefly looked away, a small blush tinting his cheek, before coughing and turning back to Jack.
"Although, Spicer, you are only 16 years of age. I cannot possibly have you now-" Jack shook his head.
"Why not?! I'm well old enough and totally legal! I-" Chase stopped him with a raise of his hand.
"I cannot have you, because I refuse to have intercourse with a child and... because Bean will know too much." Jack deflated again.
"If I were you, Spicer, I would be grateful that your crush has said 'not yet' instead of 'no'." Jack nodded, understanding completely about the situation.
"I am grateful, Chase. Very grateful." Jack smiled as Chase reached over and grabbed the genius' hand, stroking it.
"You will move in with me, no 'ifs' or 'buts' about it, Spicer. Should you wish to grab anything from your home, clothes or trinkets of sentimental value, you may receive them. But that is it." Jack gaped, unsure of what to say.
"This is happening so quickly... but okay! I'll do it... if it will make you happy." Chase picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a sip, whilst closing his eyes and leaning comfortably against the chair. He then gazed upon the boy in front of him, Jack shivered as those ember eyes glanced over his body.
This was not how Jack expected it to be, nor to be in his favour. There had to be catch.
"Chase, this going to sound weird but-"
BEEP BEEP BEEP!
Jack opened tired eyes looked over to his alarm clock on his bedside table. Its red numbers glaring at him, 9:30 am. Jack sighed and hit the snooze before switching the alarm off. He sat up and yawned, running a lily-white hand through his red messy locks. He looked at his bedroom floor remembering pieces from his dream.
"I knew there was a catch..."
Jack looked up and screamed as he came face to face with Wuya.
"Holy shit! Don't do that!" Jack cried, placing a hand on his chest and trying to slow down his heart rate. Wuya just sneered.
"Oh shut up, brat! A wu just went off. So get your ass up and dressed and lets go get it!" Jack jumped up at the word 'wu' and immediately ran for his drawers for clothes.
"What's the wu called?" Jack asked as he pulled out boxers, trousers and a shirt and ran to the bathroom to get changed. Wuya shook her head at the boy's antics.
"It's called the Wu Wangwo hua-" She heard Jack scoff in laughter.
"Forget-Me-Not Flower?" Wuya growled in distaste.
"Yes I know, stupid title. Blame that idiot, Dashi! Anyway, the wu was designed to take away a few seconds of memory. Kinda like when you walk into a room and can't remember why. That sort of thing." Jack came out of the bathroom completely dressed and look at Wuya with a grin.
"Sounds pretty useless, why are we getting it?" Wuya grinned at the question, which caused Jack to panic inwardly.
"Because when the Wu Wangwo is struck with the Star Hanabi, it does more than take your memory for a few seconds... It erases everything." Jack's eyes widened.
"I see.." Jack said quietly. "And who are you going to use that on?" Jack feared the worse as Wuya's grin grew even wider and more wicked.
"You'll see."
New story!Sorry guys, been a while and I have been stuck on prompts for a while (as well as postponing it due to job search... ugh) So, yeah anyway, as an apology, you gets a new story! YAY!So who is Wuya gunna use it on..?Chase, Jack and Wuya (c) Xiaolin Showdown (c) Christy Hui
Story (c) Me