-Week 3, Day 7-
-10:30 AM, Neo-City-
It was a fine morning in Neo-City, while everyone in the training facility are gathered at the auditorium for the team announcement, somewhere in the city. We see Buckles Murphy and Gill Norman along with Evanore Highmore Wolfmoon walking in the streets with the Witch walking ahead of them, seemingly unaware what the others are doing right now.
"If you don't want to use dating Web sites, what do you suggest?" Buckles asked.
"Off the top of my head? Prospective women weed themselves out in a battle of wits until only one champion remains, she shows up at my door flush with the thrill of victory, and then sits quietly by my side while I watch Daredevil." Gill stated.
"You seriously think women would fight for you?" Buckles asked indecorously.
"People compete for jobs and trophies, why not me?" Gill pointed out.
"You're right. You know a lot of jokes" Buckles retorted with a blank look.
Evanore then turns to them, "What are you guys talking about?" she asked with a tilt of her head.
"Nothing Eva, it's nothing." Buckles replied.
"Where are we going anyway?" Evanore asked.
"The three of us are heading towards Bruno's Cafe for a snack." Gill replied, "Been a while since the three of us hang out together." he claimed.
"Really? Yatta!" Evanore cheered in excitement.
Gill smiles at her before leaning towards Buckles, "She's getting a lot better these days." he stated.
Buckles nodded, "Yeah... I guess letting her stay in this city was the best decision the Gospel did." he replied.
"I wonder what they're doing right now?" Gill referring to Joash Ebony and Kanade Yorukaze.
"I don't know and I don't want to know." Buckles replied.
"Hey, Bucky, Gill!" a familiar voice called. The three looks around to see Akatora Tsujimiya and The Creepy Guy walking towards them, "Out here for walk? As expected from lazy bums like the two of you, nyahahaha!" Akatora stated with a laugh.
"I could say the same thing to the two of you." Gill replied with a blank look.
"Keh-keh-keh... can't-a-deny that." the Creepy Guy admitted with a creepy smile.
His smile scared Evanore as she ran behind Buckles, "Buckles... who are these strangers?" she asked.
Buckles let's out a sigh, "Don't worry Eva, they're from strangers... in fact, we know them." he replied with an annoyed look.
"Eva... these people are Akatora Tsujimiya and the Creepy Guy, both are fellow trainees from the Coalition." Gill introduced the two boys, "Guys... this is Evanore Highmore Wolfmoon,a tenant from the Jaystone Apartments." he introduced her.
"Nyahahaha! It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Eva." Akatora greeted.
"Keh-keh-keh! Hope we-a-get along-a-well, Miss-a-Eva." the Creepy Guy greeted with a creepy chuckle further scaring the young witch.
"Could you guys stop with the scary faces!" Buckles exclaimed, "You're scaring her!" he pointed out.
"Nyahahaha! Sorry, sorry!" Akatora apologized with a laugh.
"Keh-keh-keh! By the-a-way, where-a-the three of-a-you heading?" the Creepy Guy asked.
"The three of us are heading towards the Bruno Cafe." Gill replied.
Akatora let's out a grin, "Nyahahaha! Mind if we come along?" he asked.
bzzzttt...
-10:47 AM, Bruno Cafe-
Later in a fast food chain called Bruno Cafe, we see the five walking in the aisle of tables with tray of food in hands as they look for a vacant table.
"Shake~ Fries~ Hamburger~" Evanore sang in an excited tune.
"Nyahahaha! Sorry about guys." Akatora stated carrying a tray of food.
"Keh-keh-keh! Thanks for-a-treating us." the Creepy Guy replied with his creepy grin.
"I fucking knew that we're going to treat this motherfuckers." Buckles grumbled in annoyance.
"I'm so killing them after this." Gill claimed in irritation.
Later the group found an empty table but also found something odd, right next to their table was a girl with her face down and right beside her is tray filled with burger wraps.
"Eh? Can anyone tell me, what the fuck is going on?" Gill asked in confusion as Evanore took a seat already.
Buckles let's out a sigh as he walks towards the girl, "Um... excuse me... is there's something wrong?'' he asked in concern.
"S..." the girl mumbled.
"S?" Buckles replied, "Are you sick or something?'' he asked.
"Spent all of my money on food..." the girl replied.
As Evanore began to eat, the four boys then began to argue of whom shall help the girl, which in the end... falls on Buckles.
Buckles groaned in disappointment before turning back to the girl, "Um... you said you spent all of your money on food or something?'' he asked.
"A hundred dollar hamburgers..." the girl mumbled, "I had a lot of coupons for them... I ended up ordering thirty of them...'' she explained much to their bewilderment.
"You got much of a deal there, you idiot." Gill quipped making the girl flinched.
Buckles gave Gill a look before paying his attention back to the girl, "So... what got buying all thirty hamburgers?'' he asked.
"Frustration meal." the girl replied, "Cost of a taxi ride... 500 dollars." she muttered.
"And?'' Buckles asked.
"Total assets of 400 dollars." the girl added.
"What the fucking connection there?" Gill asked indecorously.
"I spent all of it." the girl bluntly replied.
"There's the problem." Gill claimed.
"Can't you borrow a taxi fee from someone?" Buckles asked.
The girl then raised her head showing her face, "Ah! That's a great proposal!" she exclaimed in agreement.
Michiru Honekawa
Michiru is a young girl with a long light-blonde hair styled in a hime-cut, she has a red, cat-shaped eyes and a pale skin tone. She is currently a white long-sleeved turtleneck, a red knee-length skirt, white socks and black shoes.
The boys were awestruck by her beauty, "Woah..." Akatora said in awe.
"She's-a-beauty!" the Creepy Guy stated as he took a picture of her with his phone.
Buckles then noticed Michiru staring at him, "Uh... why are you staring at me?" he asked in confusion. Then he realized something, "Wait! Don't expect me to be the person in giving you any money!" he exclaimed.
"100 dollars... is that too much?" Michiru asked tilting her head.
"Sorry about that... but I can't lend you any money." Buckles replied, "I'm still peeved for treating those two snakeshits.'' he stated jabbing a thumb at Akatora and the Creepy Guy, whom gave them a wave.
Michiru then looks at Gill, "100 dollars?'' she asked.
"What the FUCK are you looking at?!" Gill demanded.
Michiru then turns to Akatora, "100 Dollars?'' she asked.
Akatora was taken a back, "Eh? She's directed that to me!" he squeaked.
Michiru then turns to the Creepy Guy, "100 Dollars?" she asked.
"Eh?! Even-a-me?!" the Creepy Guy squawked in surprise.
"You took a picture of me." Michiru replied.
"What, that-a-cost money?!" the Creepy Guy cried in shock.
Meanwhile, Evanore could only watch in irritation as something about Michiru makes her blood boil... especially on how the girl stares at Buckles. Before anyone could do something a large group of men in suits and shades surrounded them, much to their surprise.
The odd thing about these men, they are standing straight and all had blank faces, showing no emotions at all which unnerves both Buckles and Gill.
"Who are these assholes?'' Gill asked in confusion.
"Since when did they arrive?'' Akatora asked.
Michiru then stood up from her table as she approaches one of the men, "100 Dollars?'' she asked. One men just handed a hundred dollar just like that.
"Do you know these people?" Buckles asked.
Michiru turns to him, "Cram school teacher.'' she replied.
"Cram School Teacher?" Buckles repeated.
"Wait a minute! You mean all of them?!" Gill exclaimed in shock.
Michiru narrowed her eyes before walking away with the group of men following her, leaving everyone in a state of disbelief.
"Why does-a-one student needs that-a-many cram school-a-teachers?'' the Creepy Guy asked.
"You're question is as good as mine." Gill replied.
Buckles could stare at their retreating figures when Evanore called him, "Buckles." she called getting his attention, "Is she the type of girl you like?'' she asked in a jealous tone.
Buckles was taken a back by her question, "Huh?! What are you talking about?" he squawked.
"Just answer my question!" Evanore demanded.
"Nyahahaha! It's obvious that she's not the type of girl that Bucky likes!" Akatora exclaimed.
"Keh-keh-keh! Yeah, he prefers-a-older women after-a-all." the Creepy Guy added.
"Shut up! You snakeshits! Where did you the get the conclusion that I prefer older women?!" Buckles demanded in irritation.
"Well... the fact that you attract older women more than younger girls is for one." Gill explained.
That's not true though, and Gill knows it. Much like Marcus, Buckles unwillingly attracts girls from all ages because many girls sympathizes for him every time he gets called the weakest, and the more they care about him, the more they get attracted towards him. Runo Misaki, Kyouko Sakura and Aoi Futaba are big examples for that. But why Gill claims that Buckles only attracts older women? He's just playing along with the others.
Buckles gave them a mild-glare, "You guys are assholes." he grumbled in annoyance as Evanore pouted in jealousy.
bzzzttt...
-2:30 PM-
Later that day, after dropping Evanore back at the Jaystone Apartments, Buckles and Gill decided to continue their stroll around the city as they don't intend on coming back at the training facility yet after ditching the assembly early this morning, both knew they were gonna get scolded by Mika Suzuki, so they decided to return to their dorms later that night.
"Men... what a weird day." Gill claimed, "I still can't get over with that girl having that many cram teachers." he stated, "Granted, they could working in one building but the fact that they had to picked her up all together baffles me." he finished.
"Must be a rule or something." Buckles replied.
As the two kept on walking when suddenly a translucent magical barrier was a placed all over the place, much to their shock.
"What the?! What the fuck is going on?!" Buckles exclaimed in shock.
"A magical barrier? But who activated it?!" Gill demanded in confusion.
"I did." a familiar voice replied. The two turns around to see Joash Ebony walking towards them, "Yo! It's been a while." he greeted with a casual look.
"Joash!" Gill exclaimed.
"You!" Buckles growled.
Joash raised his left hand in defense, "Relax... I'm not here for a fight, I'm just here to talk to you guys about something." he claimed, "Also... this is a magical barrier that will prevent anyone outside from seeing or hearing us while we have a conversation." he explained.
Buckles and Gill looks at each other before letting out a sigh, "Okay... we'll bite." the latter replied.
"What do you want to talk about?" Buckles asked.
Joash took a whiff of his cigarette before blowing out a smoke, "First things first, I'm in currently on a mission to apprehend a wanted Seer and I'll be needing both of your assistance." he explained.
"Really? But why us?" Buckles asked in surprise.
"Yeah... and were still trainees, you know." Gill pointed out.
Joash shrugs in response, "Beats me... for all I know, the Heroes Coalition don't owe the Gospel any favors, so we're not obligated to ask them for any help." he stated, "But the Gospel does owe the two of you." he admitted.
"Well... that's flattering." Buckles replied rubbing the back of his head.
"If that's so, then I guess we'll help." Gill stated, "So... what about this wanted Seer?'' he asked.
Joash nodded, "This seer is named Ikaros Azaroth, also known as the Puppeteer." he replied.
"Puppeteer?" Buckles snorted, "What does he do? Fight with fucking puppets.'' he pointed out indecorously.
"Actually... he controls people... like puppets." Joash clarified in a serious tone.
The two boys were taken a back, "Wait? Are you serious?" Gill asked in shock.
"I'm serious." Joash replied, "Ikaros is a Seer with the ability to control people by just using his words. For example, if he told you to sit, you will sit; if he told you to kill someone, you will kill someone, and if he told you to kill yourself, you will kill yourself." he explained.
"Isn't that hypnotism?" Buckles pointed out.
Joash nodded, "Indeed. But his Hypnotic powers are far beyond anyone could expected. While others would need an item, a medium or their eyes to control someone through hypnotism, Ikaros just merely uses his words to control people like puppets, hence why he is called the Puppeteer." he explained, "Even those with the power to control others minds such as those Jedis are not immune to his powerful hypnotism." he stated.
Gill placed a hand on his chin, "I see... that's really troublesome." he said.
"But... what is he doing here and what did he do?" Buckles asked.
Joash blew out another smoke, "Ikaros has done a lot of heinous crimes by controlling a lot of innocent people to do his dirty work. Right now, he is hiding in this city with whatever reason is unknown." he explained.
"So... any clues where he is?" Gill asked.
Joash then pointed his right hand towards a large building from the far distance, "That place." he replied.
Gill instantly recognized the building, "Wait a minute! Isn't that the St. Santiago Cram School!" he exclaimed.
Joash nodded, "Rumors says that Ikaros is hiding in that school, posing as it's headmaster." he stated.
"Okay... so, all we need to do is to raid that place and beat up this asshole that you're talking about." Buckles said.
"It won't be that easy, you know but...'' Joash said as he eyed both of Buckles' fist, "... with your Fragment Smasher, we might be able to take him down." he admitted, "Meet me again at the Jaystone Apartments at six. We'll start from there." he ordered.
And with that, the magical barrier vanished alongside Joash leaving the two boys with a baffled look.
"Hey." Gill called.
"Yeah." Buckles replied.
"What the fuck that we just got into?'' Gill asked.
"Don't ask, Gill. Don't ask." Buckles replied.
A/N: Inspired from Jexi the Hunter, Hope the Victor and David the Almighty Paladin. If the OCs are not created by moi, then it's not mine.