Karkat walked into the shooting range pissed as hell. Bro choose the day that the Suns planned on going to get beers to send him scouting for new members. He and wasn't really paying attention, or planning on doing his job, until he spotted a sexy babe in the back of the range. God she was hot. He walked over to her to talk to her, planning on trying to get her to follow him home for some fun that night.

Jade continued to shoot, eyes locked on her target. She didn't see or hear him come up. She was far too focused.

"Hey babe, want me to show you how to really shoot?" He flirted, coming right up next to her, but not looking at her target. He just assumed she was shooting terribly.

She jumped a bit, stepping away from the gun. "Sorry, what did you say?"

"Do you want me to show you how to shoot really well?" He asked, flashing her a flirty smile. "I'd love to teach you a few tricks."

She sighed. Another idiot thinking a girl couldn't shoot? She simply rolled her eyes, taking the gun again and shooting the target dead in the center. She set it down again, looking back at him. "I'm sorry, you were saying?"

He looked at the target, impressed at her aim and how fast she was too. Damn, she was hot and can shoot, he scored big this time. "What else can you do?" He blurted out, thinking maybe he can have her join the gang.

"Um... Not really much else." She blushed a bit, rubbing her arm.

"Can you shoot with anything else?" He asked.

"Um... Just rifles, mostly. I guess I could try, if someone showed me how to use the gun... I guess my aim is alright."

He nodded, smiling. Good, she could use multiple weapons. If they taught her to use a knife they were golden. No one would question of a sweet innocent girl like her. She was perfect for the gang. "Do you want to come with me for a little walk?" He asked, planning on taking her to Bro for approval.

"Uh... I guess?" She raised an eyebrow at him.

He smiled, "Great. Why don't you put that gun away and we can walk down the street to the bar. I have a few friends that would love to meet you." He kept out the fact that he hoped to be able to make-out with her in the bathroom later too.

"The bar?" She blinked. "I don't drink."

He shrugged, "That's fine, my friends are waiting for me down there. They would love to meet you." He was about to reach for her hand and practically drag her there. He needed to impress Bro and this would do it.

"But I don't even know your name."

He smiled and held out his hand for her to shake. "I'm Karkat. What's yours? "

"Jade." She shook his slowly.

He smiled, not letting go of her hand. "Let's start walking." He suggested, starting to walk forward with her.

She tried to pull her hand away, not liking how clingy he was being already.

He let her hand go, but kept moving forward with her. He needed her to meet Bro.

She followed close behind, almost scared of what would happen if she didn't.

He led her to the bar, making eye contact with Bro as soon as he walked in. He needed a chance to talk to him alone. "Hey guys." He greeted the gang.

Jade stood behind him, biting her lip nervously. Usually she wasn't good with strangers.

Bro nodded at him. "Yo. Who's the girl?"

"Jade, I met her at the shooting range." He nodded towards the bathroom, silently telling Bro he wanted to meet him back there to talk

Bro stood up, putting his drink down. "Right. Okay." He turned, abruptly walking off to the bathroom.

Karkat waited a few minutes before turning to Jade. "I have to use the bathroom, I'll be back in a few." He smiled, walking off to the bathroom.

She nodded a bit, sitting down towards the end of the bar.

"You could have been a little more subtle." He said as soon as he could see Bro.

"She didn't have to know what I was doing."

"You could have at least acted fucking normal about it."

"What, was that too weird?"

"Actually yes it was. I'm fucking trying to convince her to like you guys and that did not help at all."

"Don't sass me, Vantas. Why did you bring her here? You think someone like that would make a good member? I doubt it."

"She can shoot better then most of the gang. And who the hell would suspect a innocent looking girl like her?" He pointed out. "She would be perfect. And it doesn't help that's she's really good to look at too."

He rolled his eyes. "But you seriously think she'd want to join a /gang/."

"You never know, I'd say for her how well she shoots we might as well give it a try."

"Fine. But I'm not speaking for you."

He nodded, "Wasn't expecting you too. I just wanted to run it by you first."

"Alright, fine." He walked out of the bathroom, taking his usual place.

Karkat followed him out, smiling at Jade. "Hey babe. I was wondering if you wanted to come and talk with me for a few." He reached out for her hand.

She looked up at him, a bit of disgust in her eyes. "Um... About?"

It hurt to see the disgust in her eyes, but he ignored it. He was use to it by now. "About your shooting." He smiled at her.

"Uh... Okay..." She stood up, following him.

He led her to where he talked to Bro. "Okay, so deal is. You shoot better then anyone I know, and that's saying something. And the reason I was at the shooting range was because I was looking for new members for the gang. I want you to join, so are you in?"

"Gang?" She nearly choked on he own saliva. "I-I don't shoot people!"

"You don't need to kill anyone. We just need a crack shot to intimidate people."

"I couldn't!"

"Just give it a try please. I really like you and this is the easiest way for me to see you, otherwise Bro would make it hard for us."

"No! No no no no no." She shook her head violently. "You can't like me after ten minutes and you can't force me into a gang!"

He laughed, "It's hard to /not/ like you after five minutes. And I don't want to force you, I just know once Bro knows how you shoot it would be hard to keep him from trying to get you to join. If you join willingly, you can set the terms on what you are willing and not willing to do. It would be better for you. If he makes you join, that all goes out the window."

"I-I can't."

"Just tell him you will and I'll make sure you don't have to do anything."

"I don't... want this. I hardly even /know/ you."

He nodded, "Okay, fine. Why don't we get to know me first. Want to go out with me?" He smiled.

"I should slap you for that."

"Ahh hun, why would you do that?"

"Don't call me hun." She shifted uncomfortably

"Sorry, uhh Jade. But seriously. Do you want to go out to lunch with me tomorrow?"

"N-No! I don't see you that way! I'm sorry, but-"

"But what? You can at least give me a try." He smiled at her, trying to charm her.

"No."

"Ohh come one babe. You'll like me once you get to know me." He laughed, knowing she would like him better if he didn't act douchey like this. He only did it because of how close the gang was.

"I don't /want/ to get to know you! You're a douche!"

Fuck, he turned around to see if the guys could still hear really liked her and did not want to ruin it with her. "I can promise you I'm not usually like this." He smiled, stepping forward to her a little. God, he wanted to kiss her so bad.

"I don't care!" She stepped back, finding herself pressed against the wall. She didn't like the looks of this at all.

"If you knew me you wouldn't be saying this." He smiled, reaching forward and cupping her chin in his hand. He tilted her chin up before planting a gentle kiss on her lips. It was even better then he expected.

Her eyes snapped open wide and she shoved him back. "Don't fucking touch me!" she screamed.

Fuck,that was the worse idea he ever had. "I'm sorry, I-I.." He looked freaked out. "Please don't yell."

She stared at him in disbelief. What the fuck? He came onto her and now he was acting like this? "What the hell..."

"I'm sorry, I really like you and I wanted to show you that. I promise I'm not a douche like you think I am."

"Yeah, right," she mumbled. "I-I'm going home."

"I'm sorry. Please just give me another chance." He begged

"Why the fuck should I?"

"You shouldn't, but I wanted to try anyway. You're a sweet beautiful woman and I don't even deserve one chance with you."

She bit her lip, shaking her head. "I-I'm sorry. This is too... different for me."

"Different how?" He asked softly.

"Weird. Crazy. This shouldn't be happening to me."

"Life's always weird, just if different ways." He laughed, "Everyone has a little crazy in their life."

"I don't /want/ this type of crazy."

"I promise you I'm not this crazy when it's just me. Please give me a chance." He begged.

"When is it going to be 'just you'?"

"Lunch tomorrow, if you agree to go that is."

"... I-I can't."

He nodded and started to walk away. "I'm sorry I bothered you." He sighed.

She stared at him, watching him walk away and debating whether or not to tell him to stop.

He kept walking, try to not look defeated, he had to put on a good face for the gang.

"... Fine!" She looked like she was about to cry as she said it, but she finally agreed.

He smiled, "Thanks Jade, meet me at Skia Pizza at noon."

She sighed, turning and walking out without another word. God damn it, she'd cracked yet again.

Karkat walked back to bar, joining the gang. He hoped Bro wouldn't ask him where Jade was.

Bro looked up at him. "So?"

"So what?" He asked.

"Did you get her in?"

He shook his head, "She doesn't have it in her."

"Are you fucking kidding me? You can't even recruit one member in an hour." Bro growled. "Clearly you aren't cut out for this shit, kid."

"I can't fucking help it if she's to innocent to kill anyone. She refused, what the hell do you want me to do? "

"I want you to go find someone else and not get distracted by dumbass girls!"

"The shooting range was mostly empty. There was no one else to ask, fuckass." He yelled back.

He slapped him across the face immediately, eyes flaming behind the shades.

He took the slap, not saying anything. He knew he pushed Bro to far this time. "I'll go out looking tomorrow." He promised

"Good."

"Now just relax and have a few beers. We don't even need anyone new yet. We can just forget about her stuck up ass." He sighed, not wanting to forget about her at all.

"I don't need another fuckin' beer."

"Fine calm your tits princess, I'm just trying to get you to relax a little and have fun. That's what tonight is about right?"

He turned back to him, grabbing him by the shirt. "Don't fucking talk to me like that."

He laughed, "What you gonna do about it princess? Glitter me to death?" He teased Bro, letting out all of his pent up anger. He loved pissing off Bro, it was entertaining and it let him get out his pent up anger and hate for Bro. It just usually ended up getting him hurt, so he only rarely did it.

He threw him at the ground, spitting at him. "You motherfucker."

"Hey I can' t help it if your mom is a whore." He laughed, standing up.

He growled, kicking him in the stomach.

Karkat took the kick, not fighting back. He knew in a fist fight Bro would always have the upper hand, but in a war of words, Karkat was much smarter and usually came out on top.

He shoved him again, this time up against the bar.

"Ohh do you want to fuck me now too Bro. I'm ready." He laughed, preparing himself for another attack.

He grabbed him by the throat. "You little fucking shit. You think you're good for anything? You fucking aren't."

"I'm pretty sure I'm good at fucking." He laughed, "You don't have to take my word for it, you can just ask your girlfriend." He didn't even flinch when Bro tried to choke him, he knew Bro wouldn't kill him. He was needed in the gang.

Bro held him by the throat, glaring at him. "You fucking worthless bitch, I could kill easily." He growled.

Karkat just watched him,staring him down. After a few minutes Bro calmed down and let him go.