Chapter one:
AN:
At the start of my Fake Ah crew stuff I always saw it spelled Vegabond. I started being bothered about it but was confused always having it known as one way and not the other. Eventually I looked it up and now I know it's Vagabond. So only after actually looking up have I decided to change it. Even though I'm really tired and I really should be in bed right now.
Kitkat.
Ray is leaning back on his bed as he thinks about a few things. He enjoys his life here with his gang and he wouldn't trade it for the world.
"Everyone we gather in the meeting room!" Geoff's voice announces and Ray sits up.
Ray gets up heading out of the room and looks to Geoff.
Michael who was sitting with Gavin on the couch turns to Geoff along with Gavin. "What's up?"
"We are meeting our newest member. Today." Geoff says with a smile.
"Today?" Michael blinks in surprise and Geoff nods.
They had heard that a new member was going to be joining but they thought it was originally going to be later.
The others head to the meeting room as Geoff heads elsewhere and Ray heads to the kitchen to get a quick glass of water.
He drinks it then heads towards the meeting room when he hears Geoff approaching.
"Oh and here is our sniper. Meet Brownman. And this is Vagabond." Geoff says introducing the two and Ray turns only for his eyes to fall upon an unknown male wearing a black skull mask.
This dude was their new recruit? Interesting.
Ray wasn't even paying attention to whatever Geoff is rambling about as he looks to where he's sure the eyes are but it's hard to see them. He flashes a smile before Geoff claps his hands a little loudly making him turn to the other.
"Let's head to let the others meet him." Geoff says and leads the way to the room.
Ray settles at an open spot which ends up having an open seat across from him which is where Vagabond settles himself.
"Alright. This is Vagabond." Geoff begins. "We have Mogar. Freebird. CarJack. Then of course Brownman." He introduces everyone. "And I as the Commander."
Michael never trusts anyone right away so he's skeptical.
Gavin shifts probably a little spooked by the black skull mask.
Jack seems to already know Vagabond as he seems to be relaxed.
Geoff begins going on about something but Ray has tuned him out.
It's kind of hard to concentrate when a man with a black skull mask keeps looking at you.
Ray keeps his cool though and just begins thinking of what might happen now. He can't help but think of back when he first joined the Fake AH crew. He was lucky that he got along with pretty much everyone right away though he's not sure that Vagabond will have the same luck as him.
"Why the fuck are you wearing a skull mask?" Michael demands staring at Vagabond.
If anyone like Ray wasn't paying attention then they are now.
Instead of speaking Vagabond grabs a piece of paper and writes on it only to hold it up to be seen.
Because I like it.
"I'm not sure about this guy." Michael gets up crossing his arms over his chest. He storms off.
Gavin looks to Geoff before chasing after the other.
Geoff sighs. "Well... I should have seen it coming from him." He leaves the room and Jack gives Vagabond an assuring look before following Geoff.
Vagabond and Ray watch the others go before Vagabond turns back to Ray.
Ray turns to Vagabond and leans back in his chair with his socked feet on the table. "So you like to be a creepy motherfucker. Whatever you be you." He shrugs closing his eyes and bringing his hands back to cross behind his head. "It'll be interesting to have a new member." He leans his head back and moves back a little... A little too much... "Whoa!" His arms and legs flail outwards as he falls backwards. He lays there for a second before shifting and jumping to his feet as Vagabond watches him get up. "Well that was something." He stretches his arms above his head for a moment before lowering them. "My bad." He turns and gives a smile to Vagabond.
Vagabond slightly tilts his head as he watches Ray. He only looks away to pull out a piece of paper to write on it. He then holds it up for Ray to see.
You sure you're okay?
"Yup." Ray nods. "That ain't got anything on me! Did nothing!" He fist pumps the air causing Vagabond to shake his head with slightly shaking shoulders. He chuckles stuffing his hands into his jean pockets.
Vagabond lowers the paper as the two seem to calm down.
"Say. If you don't talk we could write to each other. In a dairy or something maybe?" Ray says thoughtful even bringing a hand to his chin.
Vagabond stares at him for a few moments before looking down to write something only to hold it up for Ray to see.
An exchange diary?
"Yes! That sounds perfect!" Ray cups one hand and hits his fist onto his other hands palm. "Hell. It could be sparkly and even have animal stickers on it." He grins.
Vagabond writes a response.
Kitten stickers?
"Yeah! Kitten stickers! It'd be the most awesome exchange diary ever!" Ray nods still grinning. "We'll be the coolest fucking kids on the block!"
Vagabond writes another response and holds it up with slightly shaking shoulders as if trying to hold in laughter.
Perfect.
"Perfect indeed." Ray agrees still grinning.
Vagabond lowers the paper and his shoulders shake a little more.
"Well. Welcome to the Fake AH crew." Ray says then heads off out of the room. He can feel Vagabond watching him the entire way. He heads to his own room after leaving the room and sighs softly as soon as his door is closed. "What a way to make a first impression..." He shakes his head at himself. "Falling backwards in a chair? Could I have done worse? ... Wait... Suggesting a sparkly dairy with animal stickers... Wow a dorky move." He heads over to his bed and plops down onto it staring at the ceiling. "Well he seemed to like the idea... Just means I'm going to have to go get a sparkly notebook and kitten stickers. That's going to be embarrassing." He tucks his arms behind his head closing his eyes. "I'll worry about that a little later." He says then releases a soft yawn. "Later sounds good to me." He ends up falling asleep and he dreams that he sees himself laying on the lounge chair on the balcony.
Relaxing.
When he blinks awake he glances to his phone to check what time it is.
He only slept for like half an hour. He shrugs and gets up heading out of his room. He spies Michael and Gavin playing a video game. He goes over to see what they are playing and finds that it is mortal kombat. "Who's winning?" He asks.
"I am." Michael responds as his character defeats Gavin's character causing the other to squawk at this.
Freddy being the winner is shown causing Ray to chuckle.
Michael offers him the controller. "Have fun. I'm gonna have a smoke." He says and Ray takes the controller. He gets up heading off to the balcony.
Gavin starts up the next round and once they have their character picked out they begin the match.
Ray is easily winning and out of the corner of his eye he spots Vagabond coming over to him. He focuses on the match as Vagabond seems to watch. He wins making him grin.
"Noooo!" Gavin slumps in defeat and Ray laughs.
Ray then turns to Vagabond. "Hey Vagabond." He greets and Gavin squawks as he realizes that the other is there.
Vagabond hands Ray something and Ray looks down to find that it's a sparkly pink diary with about ten kitten stickers on it.
Ray smiles taking it. "Thanks. Well truly get it started right away."
Vagabond nods then heads off.
"What the bloody hell is that?" Gavin asks looking at it over Rays shoulder.
"Just a little something between me and Vagabond." Ray replies simply then heads off to his room to begin the exchange diary. He sets it down on his desk and opens it to the first page only to find that Vagabond has already started it. "Ok then. Let's see what you have to say."
Greetings. I'm not fully sure what to put in here so I'll just do gut instinct. So hi. I'm Vagabond as you already know though if we are gonna start this then you can call me by my first name Ryan instead of Vagabond. I think this will be interesting to do.
Oh and it's nice to meet you Brownman.
Well that's about as much as I've got. Hope to hear from you soon.
Ray smiles softly suddenly really glad that they started this. He turns to the little jar of pens and pencils on the corner of his desk. He reaches over and digs through them until he finds the pink pen. He had found an unopened pack of pens that were all bright colors including pink, green and yellow on the ground so for laughs he kept them not sure he'd ever actually use them... Until now... he begins writing his response.
Hey Ryan. You can call me Ray if you want. And I think we're going to be the best of friends.
...
Geoff approaches Ryan who turns to him. "I'm sorry about how Mogar reacted." He and Ryan glance as Ray comes out only to head towards the balcony.
Michael joins him heading back to the balcony even though he had somewhat just came from there.
"Brownman and Mogar don't usually trust strangers right away. But they'll come around." Geoff turns as Ryan turns to look to him. "Don't take it personally if they take a little longer to warm up to you. It just ties in with their backstories."
Ryan writes on a piece of paper and holds it up for Geoff.
Brownman seemed pretty nice.
Geoff smiles. "That's good that you two are getting along so far. Maybe Mogar won't be far behind." He pats Ryan's shoulder then heads to the kitchen for a beer.
Ryan turns to the balcony but ends up turning away to head to his room to settle in. He comes out later closer to supper and Ray notices him.
"Wait a sec." Ray darts into his room then comes back handing Ryan their exchange diary.
Ryan takes it with a nod and heads to his room really wanting to read it.
Ray heads to the kitchen to see how dinner is coming.
Ryan settles on his bed and opens the exchange diary finding Rays entry written in pink making him chuckle softly. He begins reading.
Hey Ryan. You can call me Ray if you want. And I think we're going to be the best of friends.
I think I have an idea. We could ask each other questions and it's up to us if we answer the question. Pretty much one of us asks a question then the other answers or not then the other asks a question. Pretty simple.
Alright. Here's my question. Do you always keep your mask on?