To Have and To Hold: A Smith Household Adventure
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Authors' Introduction (Yes, there's more than one person writing this thing, in case you're wondering): First and foremost, the usual disclaimers...We do NOT own any of the following: "The Big O," "Resident Evil," or any of the characters belonging to these series. We ARE rabid fans, however, not only of those two franchises, but of a wide variety of sci-fi, anime, comics, and horror series. All of these have influenced and inspired our little alternative world story, although none are used in it.
We've made some changes to two of the central characters of "The Big O."
Roger Smith remains essentially the same, but for the fact that 1) he now shares his home with two unusual females instead of one; and 2) both of the girls happily share his loving attentions.
R. Dorothy is leading a more human life in this world. She is attending college, and also works part-time (she's no mooch! This is HER choice) to support her needs. Her physical characteristics are also a bit different. For one thing, she is now a biodroid, instead of a purely mechanical android (though she will still be referred to as an "android" at times.) She is also a lycanthropic shapeshifter (ie., a werewolf.) However, since she is no longer 100% human (thanks to her cyborg additions) she CAN'T infect Roger or anyone else and make them turn furry.
One other thing to note: Dorothy's not quite the skinny little girl portrayed in the series either. She's grown up a bit. While still a petite 5 foot 2, the lovely redhead has a dancer's curvaceous body now.
Lastly, we come to the second female in Roger's private life (and no, it's NOT Angel.) This is a wholly original character. Her name is Kirei "Snowy" Snowolf. For the purposes of this story, she was a close friend of Dorothy's prior to Roger's meeting the redhaired android. The phrase both girls use, "pack is pack," refers to the close-knit quality of a wolf-pack, and describes just how close they are. Like Dorothy, she too is a werewolf, and also unable to infect others, though for very different reasons.
Kirei (or Snowy, as those closest to her call her) is a little bit older than Roger Smith. She has large dark brown eyes, pale skin like Dorothy, and waist-length curly hair that shines silver when the light catches it. There is an almost foxy look to her face, despite the fact that she's a wereWOLF, not a werefox. She is Dorothy's height, but very slender, almost delicate looking (built for speed, not comfort, you might say) but don't be fooled by her appearance.
While Snowy might not share Dorothy's android strength and speed, she is quite formidable in a fight. She's good to have at your back in a tight spot.
Fans of "Resident Evil" will recognize the names of Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong. If you are NOT familiar with either the game or the movie of the same name, don't worry. That WON'T interfere with your enjoying or understanding what is going on in the story. All you need to know is that Kennedy had been a cop in a place called Raccoon City (for our story here, that is also where he met Dorothy Wayneright before transferring to Paradigm Military Police), and had handled a lot of "X-Files" type cases there. Ada Wong is something like Angel/Patricia Lovejoy...she is mostly out for herself, and will often ally herself with the dark side if the money is right. She also used to date Leon Kennedy for a while (again for our story, that happens after he broke up with Dorothy.)
Now, on to the Smith Household...
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Chapter 1
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Roger Smith was having a very bad day.
He woke up late for his first appointment.
Got lost on the way to his second (seems he misread his own handwriting, thinking the hastily scribbled "9" was really a "4.")
After getting stuck in traffic for over half an hour, he arrived at his third client's place just as the man was dialing his phone number...to cancel the meeting.
Disgusted, Roger was only too glad to call it a day and go home to his girls. At least they appreciated him...then he vaguely recalled something Snowy had said to him last night. He hadn't really been listening to her, but she had said it was important.
It was something about Dorothy feeling a bit depressed and neglected. Between the redhead's hellish college course-load and demanding part-time job, and Roger's crazy schedule...well, it was starting to get to the girl. She was in desperate need of some quality attention.
Snowy had suggested--well, insisted--that Roger get Dorothy a gift to reassure her. Flowers, candy, a trinket, anything, just a gesture to show he cared. Roger had promised to take care of it.
The truth was, it had completely slipped his mind. It was far too late to get to a florist today. Ah, hell, he thought; one more day won't change anything. I'll do something extra special tomorrow.
The dark mansion was silent when the negotiator got home. Dorothy was still at class. A note on the kitchen table informed him that Norman and Snowy were out doing grocery shopping.
Roger sighed. He hated being all alone in the house. This day wasn't improving at all!
Just as he decided to pour himself a large brandy, the doorbell from the service entrance in the kitchen rang.
Who could that be? Roger wondered as he went over to answer it. Norman usually arranged to be home when he was expecting deliveries.
To the negotiator's surprise, it was a delivery from FTD. It was a HUGE bouquet of luscious red roses, complete with a little card that said "Dorothy."
That Snowy is amazing, thought Roger gratefully as he signed for the flowers. She knew I'd screw up. She must have ordered this to make me look good. I owe her a big "thank you" for this one.
The young man decided he'd better read the gift card so he could play along later. Wouldn't be very smart not to know what he was supposed to have written. He quickly opened up the dainty envelope and read: "Found you at last!" There was a big heart drawn beneath the words, and it was signed with the initials "L.K." This WASN'T from Snowy trying to cover his butt.
The day's ill-luck crashed down on Smith. Oh crap! he thought. Did Dorothy have a secret admirer? Was THIS why Snowy had been so insistant the other day?
As Roger miserably pondered this unpleasant development, Dorothy came home from college.
The petite redhead was tired and, well...tired. All she wanted was a slice of Hershey's sundae pie and to fall asleep on the sofa watching "Zoids."
She wandered into the kitchen to get herself the chocolaty treat and was quite surprised to find a frantic Roger trying to dispose of a huge bouquet of roses. Between her exhaustion and the distraction of the gorgeous blooms, she didn't notice the dismayed expression on Roger's face at her unexpected appearance.
"Oh, Roger," she cried out, pleased. "They're lovely! Where did they come from?"
In a moment of unthinking panic, Smith managed to pocket the little card without the sleepy android noticing. "Uh, they're for you, poppet," he said smoothly, finding a smile. "From me. With love."
Dorothy smiled and took the flowers in her arms. "Oh, you," she said, blushing happily. She stood on tiptoe to kiss the young man's smooth cheek (Which he enjoyed greatly. Maybe things were beginning to go his way?)
"I'm going to get a vase for these," the pretty redhead said, and left the kitchen, forgetting all thoughts of pie. This gift was even sweeter.
Roger heaved a sigh of relief, applauding his own quick thinking in heading off another potential disaster.
~~~~~~
Meanwhile, in another part of Paradigm city, a young sexy policeman wondered about a certain delivery to a very special someone. After all this time, would a bouquet of flowers be enough to mend the past?
Officer Leon Kennedy decided to call the nearest Godiva Chocolate shop and order a special delivery on the store's answering service. It was time to pull out some of the big guns.
~~~~~
Late that afternoon, Kirei returned home with Norman. She was in the middle of helping the butler put everything away when a joyous Dorothy dragged her into her cozy bedroom.
"Look!" the lovely redhead squealed, pointing to the glowing flowers. "I can't believe how sweet Roger is, he's such a darling! Aren't they beautiful?"
The girls hugged; then Kirei returned to the kitchen to finish helping Norman. As she quietly made her way back, she spied Roger nervously pacing the hallway.
"Hey," she said, buttonholing him. The slender brunette pulled him down and gave him a big kiss and a hug.
Pleased but confused, Roger smiled down at her. "What's that for? (Not that I mind)" the negotiator asked his second girl.
"For listening to me, and doing something sweet for Dorothy. I'm proud of you, love," replied Kirei, smiling back at him. After giving his mouth another quick kiss, she turned and went on her way to help the butler.
Roger smirked, pleased that he'd caught the problem so fast. What was he worried about?
~~~~~
It was Dorothy's turn to share Roger's bed that night. Thinking he'd better just go to sleep, that he was on the roll of his life right now, he wrapped an arm around Dorothy and pulled her close for a kiss.
She smiled blissfully, then said, "Roger, thank you again. The flowers are beautiful."
Feeling a little guilty stab in his heart, the negotiator nuzzled her soft cheek and whispered, "I do love you. You know that. More than anything."
The biodroid embraced him. She whispered back, "I love you too, Roger." They fell asleep in each other's arms.
~~~~~
The next day brought an early morning delivery to the Smith Household. Norman was too busy to answer the door and asked Kirei to do so for him. She opened the service doorway. A young delivery boy stood there, clearly straining beneath the weight of an enormous gleaming box from Godiva Chocolates.
The brunette brought it into the kitchen just as Roger sleepily wandered in, searching for some morning coffee. He noticed the box in the girl's arms (it WAS impossible to miss, even in his not-quite-awake state) and then glanced up at Kirei, catching her brown eyes.
She winked at Roger (assuming the gift was from him) and carefully placed the golden box down on the kitchen table. She quickly slipped over to him and gave him a loving hug.
"You really are the most wonderful man in the world," she said cheerfully, then kissed him deeply on his mouth. "Dorothy is going to be so pleased." Smiling, she went off to help Norman prepare breakfast.
Roger simply couldn't believe this sudden change in his luck. He figured he was going to be Boyfriend of the Year, all at the expense of Dorothy's mysterious admirer.
Later that evening, he teased the redhaired girl with a chocolate, saying, "I remembered how you like things that melt on the tongue."
Dorothy smiled. "After last Valentine's, how could you forget?" She pulled him close for a kiss, then took the chocolate. "Mmmmm...chocolate," she purred happily.
Roger put the box aside and kissed her again. "Mmmm..." he whispered against her soft lips. "Kitten." She giggled, then began to kiss him in other places...
~~~~~
Down at Military Police HQ, Officer Leon Kennedy was struck by an even better idea after going through the recent spate of traffic tickets. He found an unused typewriter in a relatively quiet corner of the station. "For the attention of Dorothy Wayneright..." he began to type on an official envelope...
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Authors' Introduction (Yes, there's more than one person writing this thing, in case you're wondering): First and foremost, the usual disclaimers...We do NOT own any of the following: "The Big O," "Resident Evil," or any of the characters belonging to these series. We ARE rabid fans, however, not only of those two franchises, but of a wide variety of sci-fi, anime, comics, and horror series. All of these have influenced and inspired our little alternative world story, although none are used in it.
We've made some changes to two of the central characters of "The Big O."
Roger Smith remains essentially the same, but for the fact that 1) he now shares his home with two unusual females instead of one; and 2) both of the girls happily share his loving attentions.
R. Dorothy is leading a more human life in this world. She is attending college, and also works part-time (she's no mooch! This is HER choice) to support her needs. Her physical characteristics are also a bit different. For one thing, she is now a biodroid, instead of a purely mechanical android (though she will still be referred to as an "android" at times.) She is also a lycanthropic shapeshifter (ie., a werewolf.) However, since she is no longer 100% human (thanks to her cyborg additions) she CAN'T infect Roger or anyone else and make them turn furry.
One other thing to note: Dorothy's not quite the skinny little girl portrayed in the series either. She's grown up a bit. While still a petite 5 foot 2, the lovely redhead has a dancer's curvaceous body now.
Lastly, we come to the second female in Roger's private life (and no, it's NOT Angel.) This is a wholly original character. Her name is Kirei "Snowy" Snowolf. For the purposes of this story, she was a close friend of Dorothy's prior to Roger's meeting the redhaired android. The phrase both girls use, "pack is pack," refers to the close-knit quality of a wolf-pack, and describes just how close they are. Like Dorothy, she too is a werewolf, and also unable to infect others, though for very different reasons.
Kirei (or Snowy, as those closest to her call her) is a little bit older than Roger Smith. She has large dark brown eyes, pale skin like Dorothy, and waist-length curly hair that shines silver when the light catches it. There is an almost foxy look to her face, despite the fact that she's a wereWOLF, not a werefox. She is Dorothy's height, but very slender, almost delicate looking (built for speed, not comfort, you might say) but don't be fooled by her appearance.
While Snowy might not share Dorothy's android strength and speed, she is quite formidable in a fight. She's good to have at your back in a tight spot.
Fans of "Resident Evil" will recognize the names of Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong. If you are NOT familiar with either the game or the movie of the same name, don't worry. That WON'T interfere with your enjoying or understanding what is going on in the story. All you need to know is that Kennedy had been a cop in a place called Raccoon City (for our story here, that is also where he met Dorothy Wayneright before transferring to Paradigm Military Police), and had handled a lot of "X-Files" type cases there. Ada Wong is something like Angel/Patricia Lovejoy...she is mostly out for herself, and will often ally herself with the dark side if the money is right. She also used to date Leon Kennedy for a while (again for our story, that happens after he broke up with Dorothy.)
Now, on to the Smith Household...
**********
Chapter 1
---------
Roger Smith was having a very bad day.
He woke up late for his first appointment.
Got lost on the way to his second (seems he misread his own handwriting, thinking the hastily scribbled "9" was really a "4.")
After getting stuck in traffic for over half an hour, he arrived at his third client's place just as the man was dialing his phone number...to cancel the meeting.
Disgusted, Roger was only too glad to call it a day and go home to his girls. At least they appreciated him...then he vaguely recalled something Snowy had said to him last night. He hadn't really been listening to her, but she had said it was important.
It was something about Dorothy feeling a bit depressed and neglected. Between the redhead's hellish college course-load and demanding part-time job, and Roger's crazy schedule...well, it was starting to get to the girl. She was in desperate need of some quality attention.
Snowy had suggested--well, insisted--that Roger get Dorothy a gift to reassure her. Flowers, candy, a trinket, anything, just a gesture to show he cared. Roger had promised to take care of it.
The truth was, it had completely slipped his mind. It was far too late to get to a florist today. Ah, hell, he thought; one more day won't change anything. I'll do something extra special tomorrow.
The dark mansion was silent when the negotiator got home. Dorothy was still at class. A note on the kitchen table informed him that Norman and Snowy were out doing grocery shopping.
Roger sighed. He hated being all alone in the house. This day wasn't improving at all!
Just as he decided to pour himself a large brandy, the doorbell from the service entrance in the kitchen rang.
Who could that be? Roger wondered as he went over to answer it. Norman usually arranged to be home when he was expecting deliveries.
To the negotiator's surprise, it was a delivery from FTD. It was a HUGE bouquet of luscious red roses, complete with a little card that said "Dorothy."
That Snowy is amazing, thought Roger gratefully as he signed for the flowers. She knew I'd screw up. She must have ordered this to make me look good. I owe her a big "thank you" for this one.
The young man decided he'd better read the gift card so he could play along later. Wouldn't be very smart not to know what he was supposed to have written. He quickly opened up the dainty envelope and read: "Found you at last!" There was a big heart drawn beneath the words, and it was signed with the initials "L.K." This WASN'T from Snowy trying to cover his butt.
The day's ill-luck crashed down on Smith. Oh crap! he thought. Did Dorothy have a secret admirer? Was THIS why Snowy had been so insistant the other day?
As Roger miserably pondered this unpleasant development, Dorothy came home from college.
The petite redhead was tired and, well...tired. All she wanted was a slice of Hershey's sundae pie and to fall asleep on the sofa watching "Zoids."
She wandered into the kitchen to get herself the chocolaty treat and was quite surprised to find a frantic Roger trying to dispose of a huge bouquet of roses. Between her exhaustion and the distraction of the gorgeous blooms, she didn't notice the dismayed expression on Roger's face at her unexpected appearance.
"Oh, Roger," she cried out, pleased. "They're lovely! Where did they come from?"
In a moment of unthinking panic, Smith managed to pocket the little card without the sleepy android noticing. "Uh, they're for you, poppet," he said smoothly, finding a smile. "From me. With love."
Dorothy smiled and took the flowers in her arms. "Oh, you," she said, blushing happily. She stood on tiptoe to kiss the young man's smooth cheek (Which he enjoyed greatly. Maybe things were beginning to go his way?)
"I'm going to get a vase for these," the pretty redhead said, and left the kitchen, forgetting all thoughts of pie. This gift was even sweeter.
Roger heaved a sigh of relief, applauding his own quick thinking in heading off another potential disaster.
~~~~~~
Meanwhile, in another part of Paradigm city, a young sexy policeman wondered about a certain delivery to a very special someone. After all this time, would a bouquet of flowers be enough to mend the past?
Officer Leon Kennedy decided to call the nearest Godiva Chocolate shop and order a special delivery on the store's answering service. It was time to pull out some of the big guns.
~~~~~
Late that afternoon, Kirei returned home with Norman. She was in the middle of helping the butler put everything away when a joyous Dorothy dragged her into her cozy bedroom.
"Look!" the lovely redhead squealed, pointing to the glowing flowers. "I can't believe how sweet Roger is, he's such a darling! Aren't they beautiful?"
The girls hugged; then Kirei returned to the kitchen to finish helping Norman. As she quietly made her way back, she spied Roger nervously pacing the hallway.
"Hey," she said, buttonholing him. The slender brunette pulled him down and gave him a big kiss and a hug.
Pleased but confused, Roger smiled down at her. "What's that for? (Not that I mind)" the negotiator asked his second girl.
"For listening to me, and doing something sweet for Dorothy. I'm proud of you, love," replied Kirei, smiling back at him. After giving his mouth another quick kiss, she turned and went on her way to help the butler.
Roger smirked, pleased that he'd caught the problem so fast. What was he worried about?
~~~~~
It was Dorothy's turn to share Roger's bed that night. Thinking he'd better just go to sleep, that he was on the roll of his life right now, he wrapped an arm around Dorothy and pulled her close for a kiss.
She smiled blissfully, then said, "Roger, thank you again. The flowers are beautiful."
Feeling a little guilty stab in his heart, the negotiator nuzzled her soft cheek and whispered, "I do love you. You know that. More than anything."
The biodroid embraced him. She whispered back, "I love you too, Roger." They fell asleep in each other's arms.
~~~~~
The next day brought an early morning delivery to the Smith Household. Norman was too busy to answer the door and asked Kirei to do so for him. She opened the service doorway. A young delivery boy stood there, clearly straining beneath the weight of an enormous gleaming box from Godiva Chocolates.
The brunette brought it into the kitchen just as Roger sleepily wandered in, searching for some morning coffee. He noticed the box in the girl's arms (it WAS impossible to miss, even in his not-quite-awake state) and then glanced up at Kirei, catching her brown eyes.
She winked at Roger (assuming the gift was from him) and carefully placed the golden box down on the kitchen table. She quickly slipped over to him and gave him a loving hug.
"You really are the most wonderful man in the world," she said cheerfully, then kissed him deeply on his mouth. "Dorothy is going to be so pleased." Smiling, she went off to help Norman prepare breakfast.
Roger simply couldn't believe this sudden change in his luck. He figured he was going to be Boyfriend of the Year, all at the expense of Dorothy's mysterious admirer.
Later that evening, he teased the redhaired girl with a chocolate, saying, "I remembered how you like things that melt on the tongue."
Dorothy smiled. "After last Valentine's, how could you forget?" She pulled him close for a kiss, then took the chocolate. "Mmmmm...chocolate," she purred happily.
Roger put the box aside and kissed her again. "Mmmm..." he whispered against her soft lips. "Kitten." She giggled, then began to kiss him in other places...
~~~~~
Down at Military Police HQ, Officer Leon Kennedy was struck by an even better idea after going through the recent spate of traffic tickets. He found an unused typewriter in a relatively quiet corner of the station. "For the attention of Dorothy Wayneright..." he began to type on an official envelope...