12/10/16

With Skells & Love 12 "Mission" being such a huge undertaking I decided to write a small little side project based off an idea I had while answering some of my reviews. Speaking of! A 3rd reading reviews videos is on my youtube today with #4 coming tomorrow! ;D

This story fits in between "Jaynix" and "Skells & Love" as Jaynix is introduced to all the Xenoforms that live in New LA! Enjoy the random bouts of silliness and fun!

Nopon

"Krelma!"

Turning, Kruse and Elma gave Jaynix an odd look as she crashed onto one of the couches.

"What did you just say?"

She looked to Kruse and gave him a toothy grin "Nothin' at all! Don't worry about it!"

Elma chuckled "Well Jaynix, how have you felt these last few days?"

"Fuckin' FANtastic! It's only been a bit but I totally see myself gettin' used to this town."

Kruse and Elma gave each other a look before Kruse cleared his throat "Jaynix. I know Irina gave you a quick summation of everything that has happened these 7 months that humanity has been on Mira…"

"She did! Crazy shit! That part about you guys taking down a giant Ganglion death machine in Sylvalum was pretty cool. Can't wait to make my way over to that region and see what it looks like."

Elma sighed "The Zu Pharg…yes. That was a test. But it was either we destroy it or…face extinction."

Jaynix sat up straight "No better motivator."

Elma couldn't help but smile "I suppose not."

Kruse shook his head, getting the thoughts of that battle out before continuing with his point "Anyway, Jaynix. Since you did just get here it's about time you go outside and meet the Xenoforms who live in this city. Get used to seeing them and all that."

Jaynix nodded "Right. Yeah, I should. Actually, Irina told me you guys used to room with a…what was it? A no…pun? Nopun?"

"Nopon. We did, his name was Tatsu."

Jaynix gave Kruse and odd look "Was? Is he dead?"

Elma chuckled "Kruse sometimes words things…wrong."

"Sorry about that. I meant it more as in past tense regarding his being here."

Jaynix tilted her head as Lin walked in "Hey guys, oh! Hello."

Standing up Jaynix smiled "Aww! What a cute kid!"

Kruse and Elma looked to Lin then back to Jaynix, Kruse speaking "You hadn't seen her yet?"

"She yours?"

Elma blushed "Ours!? No! This is Lin, she lives here as well."

"OH! Well, howdy do Lin! Corporal Jaynix at your service!"

Lin walked over to her and shook her hand "Hey! I've been out testing gear for a while, lost track of time. We found a new Lifepod?"

Jaynix nodded "That they did. Thanks again by the way."

Kruse and Elma smiled, the latter speaking "You're welcome. Again."

"So, what happened to Tatsu?" Jaynix asked.

"Oh, him?"

Jaynix looked down to Lin as she continued "He saw it fit to take off and rejoin his caravan with his family. They're traveling Mira. Nopon are roaming merchants after all, he couldn't fight that desire forever. He does drop by occasionally though, he insists it's just for my food but I know he misses us. Silly tater tot."

"Heh, can't imagine what he's like."

Lin laughed "I totally have to be there when you guys meet."

Jaynix clapped her hands "Alright! So! Any of you want to walk me around town or should I do this on my own?"

The three looked to each other then back to Jaynix, Kruse speaking "I suppose we can all take you to one spot at a time but this is about you getting used to the Xenos, awkwardness included. They're all odd people."

"Can't wait. Shall we?"

In the Commercial District, Jaynix and Lin walked past several busy coffee shops, Jaynix taking in the scents and smiling. "I could go for a donut or two."

"I'll get you some while you chat up, Tora."

"Tora? Which one is he?"

Lin pointed to an orange Nopon bouncing up and down at a corner talking to a blue Nopon eating a hotdog.

Lin walked away as Jaynix cracked her neck and walked over.

"This hot dog is mine Tora! Away with you!"

"Meh meh! Cheche eats all day! All time! Tora want one!"

"Then buy one! Cheche knows Tora has money! Stop mooching!"

"Hey!"

The two Nopon turned to see a BLADE, Tora leaping almost as high as Jaynix is tall.

"S-s-stranger! STRANGER! TORA IN DANGER! HELP!"

Tora began running off, Jaynix shaking her head "What!? HEY! Don't spread rumors you little shit!"

Launching after him, she grabbed the Nopon and shut his mouth.

"Seriously! I just got here! Last thing I need is everyone thinking I'm an enemy insert!"

Tora let out muffled yells.

"Shut up and I'll let you go!"

Falling silent, Jaynix sighed in relief and released the Nopon.

"What strange friend want with Tora?"

"Friend? Already? New record. Um…I'm Jaynix. Corporal Jaynix. I was recently awoken."

Tora tilted his…whole body. "Recent? Ah! So, you are new friend of friends."

"Yeah. New friend of friends. Yeah. They thought it smart that I get around town and meet…okay. I can't do this. My neck is going to kill me if I have to keep staring down at you."

Walking back, Jaynix sat on a curb and tapped the space in front of her. Tora waited for a few moments before hopping over.

"New friend's fault for being such a tall friend."

"Sure. My fault. Anyway…hello! I've been told you are Tora."

"Indeed! Tora is greatest Nopon merchant in the making! All future littlepon of all Nopon will know of amazing merchant king Tora!"

"Not lacking in confidence, are you?"

Tora laughed "Tora confident! Tora smart! Tora best!"

"I'll take your word for it. I was told Nopon traveled as merchants with caravans. What are you doing in NLA?"

Tora narrowed his eyes "Why friend want to know? Friend trying to steal Tora business? Friend snooping for Tora secrets to rich? Meh meh! Friend is industry stooge!"

Jaynix shook her head "Why is everything a conspiracy with you?"

"Jaynix!"

Looking up, Jaynix spotted Lin walking over with two donuts, she gave one to Jaynix "Should've asked for your preference…I never turn down a chocolate donut with sprinkles."

Jaynix smiled "Don't worry about it Lin. I love chocolate. Thanks."

"Donut!? Meh meh! Tora want!" The Nopon jumped at Jaynix who grabbed his face with her free hand and sat him down on the street again.

"That Cheche guy was right. You are a moocher."

Tora turned away as Jaynix laughed and broke a piece of her donut off "Here. Knock yourself out."

Taking it Tora turned and ran off.

"So. What did you think?"

Jaynix took a bite from her donut and shrugged "Interesting little guy. Are they all as…characteristic as he is?"

Lin smiled "Yeah, pretty much. They're merchants so money is pretty high up there in their priorities. The only thing close to that is food."

"So, are they all rich, fat little bastards?"

Lin laughed and shook her head "Not quite. But I'd be lying if I said that wasn't an apt description for most of them."

Jaynix joined Lin in laughing. Sighing, Lin sat down next to Jaynix and the pair ate their donuts in peace.