It's The Same Old World
A/N: Finally, part ze three! Another filler chapter but hope you enjoy anyways. Thank you to all my reviewers, favouriters and followers!
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Chapter 10: In which we grant ourselves a Friday night in (Part III)
Oh shitting goats! Suba, you complete clotpole! Now you'll have to drag them along with you! What, I'm just going to take two video game characters that have come to life to some house party in the 21st century?!
YES.
I can't just waltz in there with those two!
Yes you can! Andrea said that Grace would be, and I quote, 'inviting like everybody', so there.
Finally finishing my inner squabble, I make my decision and walk back to the lounge where the TV finally shows the menu screen.
"Umm, Haytham, Connor, I have to tell you guys something before we watch the film." I announce carefully.
Their eyes follow me as I stand in front of the TV to make sure they can hear me well.
"What is it?" asks Connor, trying to look behind me to the screen.
Muting the volume, I reply, "The plans for tomorrow."
"Please proceed." Haytham says, leaning forwards, arms resting on his knees.
"Well, like I said to you before, we are still going to town to buy some clothes for you guys but afterwards…afterwards we're going to my friend's for a, er, a social gathering." I try to make the house party seem more sophisticated in hopes that Haytham may actually want to go, instead of me forcing them to.
"A social gathering…" The Grandmaster nods slowly, rubbing his jaw. "Sounds rather interesting. I assume all your friends shall be there."
"Yup." I try to think of a good way to persuade him to go. "You could meet all of my friends and erm get to know the 21st century a bit better!"
Oh wow, Suba such strong encouragement skills.
"I suppose it would be a different experience." Haytham considers. "Very well, then I shall accompany you to your social gathering."
SCOREEE!
"I will not go." Connor interjects. "I shall stay here."
Oh crap, I knew it was going too well. There always has to be that one difficult person!
"Oh, come now, Connor!" Haytham exclaims with gusto. "You can't stay here forever! You must get involved in these gatherings, otherwise how will you get to know people better and make acquaintances?"
"But I do not want to attend this." You stubborn arse!
Turning, Haytham looks him in the eye, "Connor, I would expect my son to be present in these socials and since apparently you are, I am telling you to join us. It matters not that you don't want to go, it matters that you show your face and know how to communicate with others. "
Ohhh, go daddy Haytham! Why can't I just have your babies and then you can go all 'fatherly' on them?!
The young man folds his arms across his chest and grimaces. "You cannot force me to go."
"That's it. Connor," barks Haytham. "You're going to attend this gathering whether you like it or not!"
Angry Haytham is kinda hot…
In turn, Connor also raises his voice, "Why should I follow your command?"
Damn, both angry father and son are equally hot!
"Because I said so!"
HE SAID THE FUCKING LINE! Oh sweet waffles, my ovaries are doing the conga!
With a glower Connor grudgingly gives in like an angsty teenager. "Fine!"
Not wanting anymore tension in the room I quickly put up the volume and start the movie, sitting myself in between the fuming family, hugging a cushion.
The first few minutes of the movie lapse in silence as Connor sulks but both men perk up as they watch the animated Captain John Smith swagger on screen with the chanting sailor's song in the background.
I say, he's pretty fine for a cartoon! God, that is kind of weird…No, it's not, you love loads of manga and anime characters as well as video game characters so what's so bad about a cartoon film character? Yeah!
Both father and son continue to gawp in complete awe. I notice the TV screen flickering across their wide eyes. It hasn't even been a day and I've already got them hooked to the TV. I have a hunch that I'm going to be such a bad influence on them.
As the film went on and the talk of 'Savages' starts, I begin to feel uncomfortable with Connor beside me. Although he shows no sign of anger, I spot his brows furrowing and his jaw clenching. Thankfully, the shot moves on to Pocahontas' village and I see Connor's look of bewilderment.
"What is this tribe?!" The half-Native asks with excitement.
"Umm, I actually have no idea…I'm sorry." I apologize guiltily.
Slightly crestfallen, Connor nods wordlessly to me and gazes back at the screen wonderingly which has now got to the point where the heroine is about to jump off the waterfall.
"How did she learn to do the leap of faith?!" Haytham gasps as Pocahontas gracefully enters the water.
I can't help but think of the time Ziio did a similar thing in the video game and grin at Haytham's shock, pondering if that was his exact sentiment at that time.
"Oh, wait till you meet your future lover!" I blurt out before I can stop myself.
"What-"
"Father, do not regard women so beneath you." rebukes Connor. Damn, since when was Connor a female rights activist?! "While I doubt Suba's claim that you loved my mother, I know for a fact that she could easily perform that manoeuvre. Besides it is not at all difficult if you practice."
Does this mean I could actually do the leap of faith in real life too? Perhaps if I got taught by the Assassin and his Templar father…Well, I'm willing to try, just give me some crash mats first!
"I never mentioned anything about the subordination of women!" Snaps the older man tetchily. "You, Connor, simply presume and make judgement far too quickly."
Not wanting another row, I shush them loudly as "Just around the river bend" starts. As with almost all Disney songs, I have an urge to sing out aloud but stop myself in fear of damaging the duo's hearing. Yes, I'm a shite singer, I sound like a dying whale. Most of the movie is uneventful apart from when we reach the scene where John and Pocahontas meet for the first time.
"It's totally Haytham and Ziio." I whisper to myself, wishing he could remember his time with Ziio so he may be able to see the similarities between the characters in the film.
"My mother did not look like that." Connor states indignantly. "And Father does not have fair hair or the same accent as John Smith."
Haytham retorts aghast, "You think me of an arrogant character such as Smith?!"
Nice one, Suba. You could've just shut your gob but nooo!
I sigh and explain, "Look, you and Ziio aren't literally like John Smith and Pocahontas! It's just that your situation is very similar to theirs. You fall in love, they fall in love, both your relationships weren't supposed to happen…ughh lets just finish watching the film and perhaps you'll understand a bit more!"
The rest of the film passes in peace with no more squabbles, save for a few gasps and utters with the plot twists. Finally the credits roll on the screen and I realise that we've all huddled a bit closer to one another. It's nice and snug in between these hot bodies (and I'm not just talking about the temperature).
"That is all?" questions Connor in disconsolation.
"Yup."
"But what about John Smith?" Haytham joins in enquiringly. "Will he survive? Is he ever going to meet Pocahontas again?"
Aww darling! He has so much concern, all my Haytham and Ziio feels are asdfghjkl;ing. I think I may have accidently turned Haytham into a fanboy…Oops!
"Well… There is a second movie but it's kind of rubbish." Noticing their faces fall, I quickly add. "It's not that I don't want you guys to watch it, it's just I don't have that particular film to play. Besides even if I did own it you'd be pretty disappointed, I'm not even joking!"
Ok, so I lied a little, I could've found an illegal website to stream it on my laptop but I was telling the truth about the shittyness of the film. Disney sequels don't tend to be better than the original, bar the Toy Story franchise, of course.
Sighing, Haytham stands and stretches, his vest rides up a bit, exposing a delicious view of the tanned and toned abdomen. "I shall take your word for it."
Oh you can take more than my word, Mr Kenway…
"Say, look how dark it's grown outside!" declares the Grandmaster, peering at the windows. Night had indeed fallen. "I didn't even notice when the sun had set. Suba, do you know the time?"
I gesture my head towards the pendulum clock on the wall.
"Ah, I see! It's about to strike ten o'clock."
"D'you guys want to head off to bed now or what…?" I ask, holding back a yawn. Hey, I had to babysit two videogame characters from the past, give me a break!
"Perhaps we should retire." proposes Connor, also rising and leaving me all alone on the sofa. "You appear to be rather exhausted, Suba. I think you of all people should get some rest."
What an absolute sweetheart!
"Well for once I actually agree with you, Connor." Smirks Haytham. Yay more father and son bonding! "We have a busy day ahead of us; we must all get some rest."
Getting up, I rub my eyes then lead the pair upstairs, dropping them off at the guest room and pop into the bathroom to brush my teeth. Afterwards, I quickly check on my guests.
"…my side of the bed. If you dare cross it, I swear I shall-"
"A-hem…" I cough loudly. "Let's not start threatening each other now, ok? It's only sharing a double bed, besides you are father and son. It's completely fine!"
Glaring irately at me, their lips twisted in a frown, the men are spitting images of each other.
"Well, unless one of you wants to share my bed…" I begin hesitantly. "…with me?"
What? I wouldn't mind sharing my bed with any of them, truth be told. It's not like I'm going to do anything to them…possibly…
At this, Haytham pulls a look of disgust and Connor looks sheepishly at the floor, his cheeks tinged slightly.
"Absolutely not Suba!" cries Haytham. "We would never agree to such a thing. My goodness girl, what kind of men do you take us for?"
Ahh, wait till you start camping out with Ziio, Haytham, under the furs of animals beneath the night sky. My jealousy levels are reaching peak height!
Well at least that's made them share a bit more calmly. Shrugging, I bid goodnight, leave them to prepare for bed and head back to my own.
Once in my bedroom, I close the door, change into clean pyjama's and crash into bed, snuggling under the duvet. But before I hit dreamland, I do a quick browse of the internet on my phone and find a PS3 forum, where I post a note:
"Has anybody ever had videogame characters come to life from their console?"
As lame as it sounded, perhaps there was someone else in the world that had the same experience I was going through. My eyelids begin to droop and I fall into a deep sleep filled with hope for the next day.