(Kid's gang)
Kid walked on the forest floor to see Stein and Killik's gang. "Just in time Kid. Ready to see what Killik's group found?" Stein asked him. "Shoot." Kid nodded to them. Stein opened the bag and Kid widened his eyes in shock. In that bag was at least 9 necklaces, two with diamonds hanging down from it, 3 with gold hanging from it, somewhat similar to the diamond, and 4 real diamond earrings. "They sell this in the west side?!" Kid asked, sounding clearly shocked. Killik nodded proudly. "Yep, now, can you get Spirit to send us food?" Killik asked Stein. Stein nodded. "When Spirit brings Kid's gang food, I'll send him to you. Kid, do us a favor and take this to the stolen goods hut." Stein ordered. Kid nodded and took the bag.
Kid climbed up to the tree bridges. He walked past his hut, but got stopped on the way. "Intruder! A Riser is here!" Stein yelled to us. Kid ran to the entrance to our home, stopping only to throw the bag into his gang's room. Kid stopped when he saw the gang's protector, Marie. "What're you doing here Marie? You know it's against the rules to trespass on our territory before the full moon." Stein asked in a threatening voice. "I just want to tell you to stop leading the police to us. They get closer and closer to our home. You guys live in the middle of the forest, they'll never get to you, but they'll get to us eventually. Stop leading them to our home." Marie demanded. "It's not our fault that they can find your home but not ours! We don't lead the police to your home! Stop accusing us!" Kid yelled to her. "Why are you even here Kid? You belong with Lord Death, the one trying to stop us." Marie narrowed her eyes at Kid.
Kid visibly stiffened with anger. "I don't belong there, you know that. Stop saying things like that to me." Kid growled. "Marie! How dare you accuse one of our gang?! That's below low. He is one of us. If you're not going to say stuff nice, we may have to beat you up." Stein said, cracking his knuckles. The rest of the gang did what Stein did, except Kid, who had his head down. "Fine, but if our gangs get caught, it's all his fault." Marie said with an accusing finger at Kid. She left without another word. "Don't listen to her Kid. She's just upset that they don't have a guarded home like we do." Stein said to Kid. "Right, I'm never going back to my father, and that's that. I'll continue stealing for us ok? I won't let her words get to me. Since I've had worse." Kid shrugged. Stein nodded. "Good, you and your gang get some rest ok. We need to discuss things tomorrow." Stein said. Kid nodded and his gang went up to their rooms.
"Awesome! Food's already here!" Black*Star exclaimed when he saw food on all four bunks. Black*Star scrambled to the top while Kid climbed up calmly. Soul and Crona sat on their bunks and started eating. Everyone was munching on their food and talking, except Kid. He was eating rather slowly. What if Marie was right? What if Kid was the one leading the police to everyone?! "Hey, Kid. Stop thinking about what Marie said. You're not the one leading the police to our homes. Lord Death can't even see you. He doesn't know where everyone lives. Marie was just upset about their home not being guarded, just like Stein said." Black*Star said to Kid in a dark voice. Everyone nodded seriously. "Y-You're the best g-gang leader anyone c-could have." Crona nodded in agreement. "Ya Kid. Everyone here loves the stuff you steal for us. Don't let her words get to you." Soul said to Kid. Kid widened his eyes. "You really don't think I'm leading the police to our home?!" Kid said shocked.
"No! Of course not! No one here does!" Soul exclaimed, just as shocked as Kid was. "Thanks guys. You guys are the best gang a guy could have." Kid smiled to the three. They smiled and continued eating and talking, just this time, Kid was joining in.
Soon, it was about 3 in morning. It was the usual time the gang goes to sleep. They all drifted off into sleep with a satisfied smile on their faces. Kid's last thought was,
I'm actually wanted here. This is my home, and it always will be. No matter what people say.
*NEXT MORNING*
Kid woke up around 1:00 in the afternoon. He looked around to see that the rest of his gang was gone. He got out of bed and got his usual clothes. He walked the tree bridges to the meeting room. That's usually where they meet on mornings on the full moon. He walked into the hut to see everyone there already. "Finally awake I see." Stein smirked to Kid. Kid nodded, returning the smirk. "Now, since we can't steal anything on the morning of the full moon, we will go pay a visit to the Risers." Stein smirked. "Is the rumble going to be in 2 weeks?" Black*Star asked excitedly. "That's what we're going to talk about. Me, Marie, Azusa, and Spirit will be talking about that stuff while you guys will talk to the girls. Remember, this is a time of peace, so no fighting. Black*Star." Stein turned his attention to the crestfallen Black*Star. "Don't you worry Black*Star. Tomorrow we'll be rivals again so you can beat their butts all you want." Stein reassured him. Black*Star perked up at this and listened to what Stein had to say. "Bring a few snacks in your bags and water. I don't think the Risers will like you eating their food. Now, go pack up and let's go, this may talk all day." Stein dismissed the meeting. Killik's group went to the right, towards their cabin and Kid's gang went to the left, towards their cabin.
"It's only one, and I don't want to be too full for dinner. Should we take a couple candy bars for each of us and some fruit?" Kid asked the gang as he looked through their mini fridge. "Sounds good." Soul said and the rest nodded. Kid took one apple, a vine of grapes, and a pear, along with two Hershey's bar for Kid, two Snickers bar for Black*Star, two Twix bars for Soul, and lastly, two Reses bars for Crona. He packed them into the black bag and swung it over his shoulder. "Let's go." Kid said before walking out of the hut to meet with the others.
"Come on guys, it is 1:30, we have to head over there." Stein said before walking out of their home. The rest of the Shadow Stealers followed. They walked through the confusing alleyways before they came to the Risers of the Darkness's home. They all walked in and was greeted with an alarming call. Every single one of the Risers came out and stood face to face with the Shadow Stealers. "What're you doing here?" Marie asked. Kid and Maka were looking at each other intently. "Remember, it's time for the annual talk before the gatherings?" Stein raised an eyebrow. "It's the full moon! Oh my Lord Death! I'm so sorry for appearing hostile! Come, make yourself at home." Marie bowed apologetically. "Come on Kid's gang, you're coming with us." Liz said to the four. Everyone followed them to their dens, except Kid and Maka. They stared at each other. They were both lost in their eyes. "Hello! Earth to Kid and Maka!" Liz yelled and waved a hand in front of them. They both blinked and looked away, blushing. "Come on, let's go." Maka said before walking towards their den.
When Kid and Maka walked in, Patty was already talking to Black*Star, Soul and Crona were talking to Tsubaki. Liz and Maka sat down and invited Kid to sit with them. Kid sat down on the last bed with them. "So, how's your stealing been going?" Maka asked curiously. "Well, we've recently gotten some snacks, as you guys know." Kid smirked to the two. "Hey, remind me to get you back after tonight." Maka punched Kid's arm playfully. "Ok." He said. "What else?" Liz asked. "Killik stole some fine jewelry just last night. You guys will love it when we exchange it at the full moon gathering." Kid said. Liz and Maka perked up at this statement. "Anything else?" Liz asked. "Um, not really, no. If you count stealing snacks for the month stealing stuff, then there's that." Kid said. Liz and Maka nodded. "So, what have you gotten?" Kid smirked at the two of them. "Same as you, except we got some really fine jewelry. It's these earrings that have long rings hanging down it. They sparkle too, it's really pretty." Maka said. "Sound nice." Kid commented.
The rest of the time, the kid's just talked and pranked each other and all that stuff that gangs do. It was only when the sun was drooling, that the two gangs realized that it was almost time for the full moon gathering. "I expect Stein's almost done talking to Marie." Maka commented. Kid nodded. She was right.
Shadow Stealers! It's time to discuss what we've decided and get ready for the full moon gathering!" Stein yelled. The Shadow Stealers pouted, but followed. "See you tonight!" Kid called back and the others said goodbye. "This was fun. One of the best." Kid said to Stein, since he was walking next to him. Kid felt Stein's relieved soul. "Yes, it's been a good stealing this month." Stein said. They approached the border, which is the widest street in the area. It has snack stores, video game stores, and jewelry stores. Perfect for everyone, which is why it's the border. Stein stepped in the street and was soon followed by the rest of the gang. "Hey Kid, can I have the last Snickers bar?" Black*Star asked as he approached Kid. "Sure, go ahead." Kid pulled the bag over his shoulder for Black*Star to take his treat. Black*Star zipped up the backpack before saying, "Thanks Kid." Kid checked to see if his candy was still there. He sighed in relief when he saw both his Hershey bars.
Once they entered their forest home, Stein asked them to meet in the meeting room when they finished unpacking. They nodded and climbed the tree ladders.
Kid put their leftover stuff in the mini fridge and putting their hoddies on the coat stand. Crona followed Kid into their hut and put his candy under his pillow. "Hiding your candy from them?" Kid asked amused. Crona nodded and smiled to Kid. Kid and Crona went to the meeting room to only see Killik, Fire, Thunder, and Spirit missing. "Sit down Kid, we're going to talk about the rumble and other events." Stein said to Kid. Kid nodded and sat down next to Stein, who was at the head of the table.
Once everyone arrived, Stein started the meeting. "Ok, first topic, the rumble. The rumble will be in 2 weeks at midnight, alright?" Everyone nodded and waited for Stein to continue. "Next topic, the new exchange." Everyone glanced at Stein in confusion. "We've decided that instead of the usual I'll give you this for this, it will be an option. Option as in Marie or I will hold up an object. Then, depending from the yells and shouts of approval, we will take it or decline it. Make sense?" Everyone nodded. "Last topic, the police." Kid stiffened. "We need to watch out on what times we steal and when. From now on, we will steal in broad daylight. If we must steal at night, it will be around 3 or 4 in the morning. Am I clear?" Stein asked. Black*Star was pouting, but nodded in approval. "Good, now you are dismissed. Prepare for the full moon gathering." Everyone got up and left towards their huts.
"Come on Kid, you coming?" Black*Star asked as Kid just stared at his bed. Kid sighed and nodded. "Let's move out." Stein said, walking out of the entrance. Kid breathed in, then out. One of the most important full moon gatherings. This is the first gathering that will be totally peaceful, not partly peaceful, but fully. Kid smiled. I can't wait.
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~Death Soul
