AN: It tends to take some time for me to write these chapters, so it takes forever to update.
For my first day in the Noah household, I learned five things.
1. Never piss off Skin, seeing as I have no fighting skills what-so-ever and he'll kill me easily during one of his fits.
2. Jasdebi equal pure trouble. Sadly, they're the only people around my age here.
3. Road is terrifying. Best plan of action is to avoid or hide from her. Should she catch me, I need to devise the best plan of escape.
4. Tyki could possible be the only sane person in this entire household. Lulu Bell does not count as she turns into a cat.
5. The Earl's word is law. Do not disobey.
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The first thing the twins did, with their victim, was go bug Skin. Annoying him was their favorite pass time, as Tyki always managed to disappear and Road could launch very pointy candles at them. Needless to say, Orin could have possibly been traumatized by merely hanging around the two Noah. While it was easier to ignore the fight that happened earlier at lunch between Skin and Jasdebi, it was surprisingly harder when Tyki wasn't there to distract him with normal conversation.
So Orin's second meeting with Skin went something like this:
Jasdebi dragged him to the kitchen, where Skin was searching, more like raiding, the room for anything that qualified for sweets for him. The twins let go of Orin, only to have Jasdero grab his hand while Debitto placed a tomato in his hand. With Jasdero's kind assistance, Orin ended up 'tossing' the vegetable at Skin's back, Debitto following up with a melon. The tomato had only been a distraction to catch Skin's attention, so he'd turn around in time to have the melon smash into his face. Needless to say, the Noah of Hate was not a happy camper.
Things went on like this for a while, unless you exclude the parts where Orin kept trying to escape. Obviously it didn't work or he only would have learned one thing that day. So, due to his reluctant assistance, the newest Noah spent the rest of his morning running away from Skin with the twins. Afternoon tea had been a simple affair in which Orin ate a small snack as he hardly ate before and didn't want to push his body's limits while he watched in morbid fascination as Jasdebi scarfed down enough food for three adults. It was around the time that he was watching Jasdero practically breath a bag of chips when Road came back from her mission. She had eaten lunch while out and grinned like an insane axe murderer when she saw Orin with Jasdebi. They were obviously distracted. Orin wasn't noticing anything as he was too busy watching the twins eat, and the twins were absorbed in their food so they wouldn't notice anything until they were done. Or until Tyki commented on their behavior. So the smallest Noah put her plan into action immediately.
About ten minutes later Tyki came in and promptly told them that Road had come back and that Orin was no longer with them.
Meanwhile, poor Orin was locked in Road's room, literately tied to a chair while the young Noah of Dreams rifled through a closet, mumbling and squealing to herself. She finally popped out, holding a dark blood red Lolita dress with a high white collar, bell sleeves with black ribbons wrapped around the upper sleeves, black lace trim, and matching black stockings and mary-janes. There was also a dark violet bow that went around the collar. Orin paled when he saw her choice of clothing and the evil glint in her eyes as she approached him. Soon enough, he found himself in the dress, stockings, and shoes, sitting in a chair in front of a vanity. Brushes and all kinds of cosmetics were scattered over the top. He figured that trying to escape would be impossible, since Road could easily catch him and lock him in the dream realm, as she had demonstrated with a regular human she had had that decided to run. There was no guarantee that said human was still alive. Road hummed happily as she played with Orin's hair, pulling it back behind his head into two ponytails, secured by red roses. Orin did his best to distance himself from what was happening. Road quickly did his make-up, squealing "Perfect!" when she was done.
It was around that time that Jasdebi finally managed to burst into her room, screaming "GIVE ORIN BACK! HII!" Road merely glared at them and thus started another argument, during which Orin shrugged, crossed his legs, and continued to watch, realizing that he'll probably never have a say in what he does. Apparently, Jasdebi wanted to go prank Tyki while Road wanted to go shopping with Orin. Though whether or not she'll let him change clothes was a mystery. The twins then told, more like yelled, that guys don't go shopping and Road said she wanted Orin there to help pick out clothes that would look good on him. And it continued on for some time. Orin just started to tune them out and think over what else he could do. He had been given a room, but Tyki had explained to him during lunch that he would have to go shopping for clothes and any other personal effects to decorate his room with. While lavender complemented his eyes, he was not going to have it in his room. He preferred white, black, and maybe a splash of red or violet. Patterns like stripes and checkers were more his thing. So redecorating was in order. He was also hoping to get some glass to mess with. Before, when he still lived in the village, he would manipulate glass into mirrors or other things. It's how he managed to avoid mobs.
Orin was knocked out of his thoughts by Debitto suddenly screaming about how he now looked like a girl and Jasdero staring at his face from six centimeters away. Road stood to his side, obviously proud of what she did. Debitto and Road then started arguing again, this time with Jasdero ignoring them. "You look pretty, hii!" Dero said, grinning. "Thanks?" was Orin's uncertain reply. The two long haired males watched the others for a few minutes before Orin turned to talk. Despite the trouble he had been put through earlier, Orin was a bit fond of Jasdero. If you got over his need to say 'hii' and the stitches on his mouth, he was actually kind of nice. When they were running from Skin, Dero was the one to make sure he didn't fall too far behind. And considering Orin's track record with other people, it was a point in his book. "Hey, Dero?" he started. The blond Noah turned to him. "Yeah, hii?"
"I really need to go shopping, but I don't know where the nearest town is or where we are. That and I'm not sure Road will let me have the clothes Tyki found for me back." Orin spoke quietly, as Road and Debitto began to get louder. Money wouldn't be a problem, as the Earl had been kind enough to give him more than enough. Jasdero nodded, disappearing for a moment and reappearing with the original clothes Orin had been wearing. The newest Noah grinned sheepishly before changing in record time. He managed to get the make-up off, obviously it wasn't his first time wearing it, and then take the roses out of his hair. It was as he was taking his hair down and braiding it that Road and Debitto finally noticed and their fighting ceased.
Road whined. "Awww! Why'd you changed Orin? You looked so pretty!!" Then Debitto added in his two cents. "How'd you get the make-up off your face? You look like you've never worn it before." Orin merely shrugged, a shy smile on his face. "Can we go now? I really need to get some clothes."
Road cheered and grabbed one of Orin's hands, while Jasdero and Debitto walked on his other side. They left the mansion via Road's portals and entered a busy town. The teens started walking down one of the shopping districts while Debitto mumbled about how lame it was and that Orin must be gay to actually sit there in a dress the whole time before their argument ended. The Noah of Creation merely chose to ignore him and window shopped until he found a store he like. He flashed a grin over his shoulder, entering the store with the other Noahs following him, not realizing what his 'style' of clothing would be.
AN: You know, now that I think about it, I did torture poor Orin. And his attempt to end my life by poison failed. He went off to sulk about it. Jasdero went to go give him a hug. Debitto is off fighting with Road. I think he's overprotective of Orin. So cute!
Debitto: Keep saying that and I'll shoot you!
AN: Ignore him. Anyway's review time!
Isdris- I'm glad you like the story. Obviously Orin isn't all emo or frightened over what happened to him, so you can see his personality is starting to show as he gets a bit more used to the twins and Road.
And I left a hint that he might be used to being in skirts and dresses. Let's see what conclusions you can all draw from that. What will Jasdebi and Road think of his style? Will they spend the whole evening shopping? What if they run into someone familiar? And when will Orin get his first mission, not to mention use his powers? Stay tuned for the next chapter!