Team VRSZ: Volume One
To see the formation of Team VRSZ, read Team VRSZ: Origin
Setting: Team VRSZ Base
One week has passed since Violet Tulipe, Remus Cobalt, Silver Synch, and Zelts Allister came together and formed their own vagabond team. Within that week, Team VRSZ has taken on jobs to earn Lien, but more importantly, they got to know each other better, well, to the best of their ability. The relationship of Team VRSZ was rocky and it was very noticeable.
"This team's going to be the death of me," Violet told Zelts.
She was laying on the living room couch while Zelts on the love seat, listening to her intently. Anyone walking in on this would think it was a client talking to her shrink, but this has become a regular thing between them. There were times when Violet would feel frustrated and Zelts would offer his ear anytime she wanted to vent. This was one of those times.
"What makes you feel that way?" Zelts asked so she could explain her earlier remark.
"You remember the first time we went to the Moneta to pick up jobs? Silver picked a fight with almost everyone in there! All because he wanted to look at their jobs, something about finding Royal. What's he trying to do, get us into a war with a crime boss!?" Violet stopped talking to pinch the bridge of her nose in annoyance.
"Not to mention his total lack of teamwork. We had two jobs together and he's the only one who does his own thing. He barely listens to a word I say. The only reason he hasn't been kicked out yet is because of the ton of money he brings in and your objection. Seriously, why do you insist he stays here anyway?" Violet asked Zelts.
"He may seem to be... overwhelming, but I believe we will come to benefit his companionship in the future," Zelts answered Violet. His response didn't seem to satisfy her.
"Is Silver the only problem you have with this arrangement?"
"There's also Remus."
"So Remus is a problem as well?" Zelts continued.
"...Well, no. It's a different story with him. Silver drives me crazy on purpose while Remus doesn't seem to know any better. He seems like the very sheltered type," Violet said with compassion.
"I feel the same way. He clearly doesn't know very much about the world, but deep down he tries," Zelts included.
"He really does." She smiled. "Have you heard of Silver's explanation that Remus is a-"
"Robot? Constantly." Zelts' comment made Violet chuckle and he joined.
Their moment was interrupted by the loud sound of the front door smacking against the wall. Silver stood at the entrance with his foot in the air, indicating he kicked it open. Standing next to him was Remus and he was covered in scratches and dirt.
"HEEEEYYYY! We're back! And we brought cash!" Silver yelled throughout the house to anyone who would listen. "Oh hey," he said when he noticed them in the living room. "We made a lot of cash today. Took down some easy thugs for some easy coin. Right shorty?" he said to Remus.
"Yes, we completed the objective with relative ease and earned a lot for it," Remus reviewed. He placed a large amount of Lien on the living room table in a neat stack. Violet looked at the money impressed while Zelts looked at Silver and Remus, noticing the difference in their appearance.
"Remus, why do look so beat up?" Zelts asked. His question broke Violet out of her money trance.
"Because we're friends," was his answer.
"Beg pardon?" Zelts asked completely unsure how he came up with that answer.
"Let me explain." Silver hooked his arm around Remus' shoulder. "I told him since we're all living together that makes us friends and friends help each other." As Silver continued speaking, both Zelts and Violet were not liking where this was headed.
"And because we're friends, I asked him to come along and provide some backup while tried to get some info on Royal."
"Ain't that right, friend?" Silver said with a false smile.
"That's right, we're friends," Remus said then copied Silver's smile, but the others didn't look too happy.
"So you basically used Remus to fight your battles?" Violet asked with her arms crossed. She got off the couch and stood before Silver with a stern glare.
"That's not true. I fought fiv- um...four no...two out of twenty."
"For your sake, you better have come up with some real leads," Violet threatened Silver.
Silver has made it clear that Remus was his favorite target for his pranks. She was obviously not amused by the fact that his antics had cause Remus actual physical harm.
"I learned that Royal has no plans to avenge Terra Cotta. He abandoned him when he heard that he got caught. We're off the hook," said Silver hoping that would satisfy her anger.
"Not enough." The sharp edge in her voice proved it didn't.
"How about the fact that he was Royal's right-hand man and the only one left is his left-hand woman, Turquoise, who manages his entire stolen dust supply," he said, a little worried that it won't convince her.
Violet's expression showed she was interested in what he was saying. "That might not be so bad. My own dust supply has been low for some time..."
"Oh, so you have no problem stealing the dust. And here I thought you weren't a criminal," Silver mocked.
"It's not stealing. We're liberating the dust to the people. I just happen to be one of the people," she said to defend herself.
Silver chuckled at what she said. "Anyway, we need more info, so I'll be traversing through the town's underworld and mingle with the-"
"No, you're not," Violet interrupted. "As tempting as that mountain of dust sounds, we shouldn't be looking for trouble."
"Come on warden! Open the cell and let me out in the yard for a while." Silver's complaining was annoying, but she didn't budge. "Did I forget to mention the bounty on her head?" Silver said, hoping to entice Violet and it piqued her interest.
"I saw it today. Her bounty' s over 9000 Lien. Nearly double Terra Cotta's. Worth the chance?"
Violet almost started to drool over the amount of money but quickly recomposed herself. "Here's a compromise. Missions are your primary objective, keep doing them and I'll allow you to continue with your criminal purging," she said in order to remind Silver that she's still in charge.
"Ugh. Fine," Silver groaned and went to his room.
"While he's growing as a team player, you seem to be growing as a team leader," Zelts said to Violet who forgot the others were still in the living room.
"Yes, I also think Violet is a good leader." Remus weighing in made Violet feel happy. Both of their comments made her blush in embarrassment and swell with pride.
After venting her frustrations, the extra cash her new team has made, and the compliments put Violet in a generous mood. She walked to the table and picked up the money.
"Remus, clean yourself up. Due to the diligent work of Team VRSZ, I decided that we deserve a treat. We are going out to eat," Violet said with pleasure.
"Understood," Remus said as usual and went to his room.
Setting: Fortuna at night.
Team VRSZ walked through town as Violet guided them to their destination which was a restaurant named Edesia, one of the more popular dining areas in Fortuna. As they entered through the front door, everyone took a look around.
"Fancy," Silver commented.
"Very, it must cost a lot to eat here," Zelts added.
"It does, but with the money we earned this past week, we have enough for one night," Violet said with confidence, but that changed when she saw the other customers in the establishment. They were in suits, dresses and all kinds of formal wear, something she and her friends were obviously lacking.
"Maybe we should've worn something more appropriate. Actually, those are the only pair of clothes they have. Live and learn, I guess. Not like we can embarrass ourselves further," Violet thought.
"Hey buddy, give us the best seat in the house, maybe there'll be a nice tip in it for you," Silver said too close to one of the waiters. He did not plan on tipping him.
"Err... sorry sir, our best table is reserved for a very important guest. We have another table ready for you and your compatriots," the waiter said, visibly unnerved by Silver's rather boorish behavior.
They were led to their table where they took their seats. Violet and Zelts were looking at the menu, Remus was still looking around Edesia with a fascination that proved this was his first time in a restaurant, and Silver was sitting in his seat with his feet. on the table. He had a miffed look on his face.
"Your mood changed quickly. Is prince charming upset he didn't get royal treatment?" Zelts asked.
"We're the ones who took down Terra Cotta. Who's more important than us? Silver asked not really expecting an answer until he heard the rising chatter of the other diners as their attention was drawn to the entrance.
Entering Edesia was a young woman accompanied by people who looked like staff members but all attention was focused on the girl. She was captivating, a beautiful woman who appeared to be around the same age as the members of VRSZ, if not older. She possessed alluring green eyes, but the thing that was most intriguing was her hair. She had long black hair that reached down to her back but it was unusually black. It was blacker than black. It felt like one would get lost in her hair just by staring at it for too long. She wore a form-fitting black dress that showed off her shoulders and it contained tiny diamonds that shined like stars in the night sky. She seems almost otherworldly.
She was escorted to her table, the same table Silver wanted, and her company sat down first, leaving only one seat left, the seat at the head of the table. Whoever this woman was, she was clearly someone important.
Everyone, including VRSZ, was mesmerized by her, except Silver. He grabbed a waiter who was close by and also staring at her.
"Hey, who is she?" Silver asked.
"Hehehe. You're obviously new to town," the waiter mocked which only irritated Silver.
"That is the Lady of Fortuna, Clair de Lune Vantablack." The waiter's answer caused Silver's eyes to widen in realization.
"Vantablack" Silver repeated.
Additional Information
Music Themes:
Violet: Sable by Nano
Remus: Hold On to You by NateWantsToBattle
Silver: Hunt Hunt Hunt by There For Tomorrow (Nightcore Version)
Zelts: Knight of the Wind by Crush 40 (Nightcore Version)
I don't own any of these songs, I just picked the songs that best fit each character.