*{Chapter 20}
Author's Note:
Hey guys!~
I was questioning whether or not to add in this link or not because I didn't want it to be art theft, but I claim HERE AND NOW that this link I'm about to post for an art piece on DA is NOT MINE and does NOT belong to me AT ALL.
Think of this is promoting the amazing artist~
And by the way, this is the photo Mortalia was staring at, I love it and think it's beautiful; link:
ht tp : /dra kyx . deviant art . com / art / Raven-Beast-Boy-16-19929 1406
Mortalia, puzzled by the sudden turn of events, reached for the red diamond jewel on her forehead, feeling the emotion of deep, intense confusion. "Baby sister?"
"Dinger, small stuff." A handsome voice sounded.
Mortalia jumped at the sudden voice, flashing around. Her heart jumped too, skipping a beat. Her eyes widened, a double?
"Nice to make your acquaintances, doll." The manster said with an attractive cheeky cool grin . "And no, we ain't doubles, honey."
"We're twins." The impolite prince charming said, standing from his seat on the couch. He circled around Mortalia, going to stand by his double.
They stood side by side, creating a broad force of now unmasked alluring magnetism that seemed to explode about the room.
Mortalia blinked, her eyes were wide as she stared at the two mansters, as if she felt the outburst of sudden untamed wave of attractiveness.
"Twins?" she spoke, her voice soft. "You're both…twins?"
"Well someone give the little monster a prize," the first twin said, rolling his dark jade eyes. He shoved his hands in his lengthy slim black pants, a bothersome expression gracing his striking features.
"Dinger, doll face." The second twin said with a snapping gun gesture that reminded Mortalia of Holt.
"How about we explain after dinner?" Beast Boy said, his grin wide with concern as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Azar, if you could-"
"I'd rather not discus something so trivial. It was our choice to live separately from her and that's all there is to this story. I'm tired now. Where's my room?" the first twin said, beginning to walk away.
"Hold on," Raven said, running after him. "Let me show you!"
Mortalia, with a frown placed on her face, lowered her eyes. Why would he say such a thing? What made him not want to live with her?
"Don't worry about Azazel," the second twin said, slugging an arm around her shoulders. "He's still just trying to adjust to being home again after such a long time. Don't take his words to heart, alright pretty kitty?"
"Being home?" Mortalia repeated, blinking her eyes up to him.
"So you…have siblings now?" Jarr'ah questioned, completely lost. He sat the book he'd been reading down to the desk he'd been sitting on top of.
Mortalia nodded stiffly, her head lifting and dropping robotically. She sighed loudly, shutting her eyes her a moment. Somehow she felt drained. "Yep, and they're not adopted. My parents just decided to keep them a secret from me."
"That's so not chiller…" Avalon mumble, coming up from behind Mortalia. She let her arms fall around her, hugging her. "I'm sorry, hun."
"It's OK, really…just kind of weird." Mortalia said quietly.
"Try unexpected," Jarr'ah said, turning to her. He put his elbows to his thighs, leaning forward so that he could get a better look at his best friend. Her expression had been weary, tired. "But you've got to make the best out of this situation, you know that, right?"
"He's right, Tallie-Tallie," Holt said, joining the conversation as he entered the club meeting in Aquaria's room.
"Yeah, I know." Mortalia opened her eyes for a moment, glancing to Jarr'ah. "It's just something I have to get use to."
"Something you have to get use to?" Jarr'ah questioned teasingly. "Not only do I have to get use to your parents being home more, but now I have to get to know your siblings too. Ugh, so much work!"
Mortalia giggled softly, her smile something like relieved. He was right; it was a change for him too. Mortalia smile was one of amusement, she had been thankful for his playfulness.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. I'm not alone here."
"Thanks for leaving me out," Avalon said rolling her eyes. "Not like I wanted to get use to this complicated situation, but yeah, thanks for at least not offering to make me part of the gang."
Mortalia giggled, much more livelier this time. "Sorry Avalon." She said sweetly, still laughing. Her eyes began to water. "I'm just not use to having so many friends, or so many people in my life. It's a little hard to multitask."
"Aw, hun, are you crying right now? I'm sorry!" Avalon said, releasing Mortalia for a moment. She then proceed to walk around her so that she could tackle-hug her. Somehow, her eyes watered too as Mortalia began to hiccup and sob. "Don't cry, it's OK!"
"Alright, that's enough already, Avalon!" Jarr'ah complicated, giving Avalon a look. He glued himself to Mortalia, joining in the group hug, creating warmth that Mortalia was grateful for. "She's my snuggle-buddy and has been since we were in diapers – back off!"
"No," Avalon said playfully, trying to hug Mortalia more. "She's mine, leave her alone – you've hogged her long enough you overgrown blue monkey!"
Jarr'ah gasped, moving away as if he'd been truly hurt. He played his part well, collapsing into Holt's arms. "Did you just hear what she said to me? That meanie called me an overgrown blue monkey!"
"Very cold of you, Avalon." Holt said with a disappointing shake of the head. "I disapprove."
"Oh freeze to death, Holt." Avalon said, now standing. She put a hand to her hip, tossed her hair of white and yellow. "I've had to deal with the two of you for a whole year now. Don't you think I deserve some sympathy?"
Mortalia let out another laugh, just imagining Avalon trying to deal with the lovey-dovey-ness of Holt and Jarr'ah.
"I'm sorry for you Avalon. I'm so sorry you have to put up with these two." She said, rubbing her moist eyes with the knuckles of her hands.
Avalon turned to her head to the weeping ghoul, flashing a wise, bright smile. "It should be all right…even if only for a little while."
Mortalia lifted her head, flashing a gentle grin. She felt happy.
"Yeah, "she nodded confidently. "You're right. It should be all right, no, it will. I know it will."
"What'chu be talkin 'bout, Tallie?" Jarr'ah said with a playfully angry-confused face.
"Oh shut your face, we're having a moment." Avalon said lovingly as she jog-walked over to Mortalia, attacking her with another hug. "You're so, so cute sometimes!"
Mortalia hugged the icy fierce ghoul with a sense of humor back, happy to have such a dear friend. She began t giggle once more, a burst of joy sounding from her. In that moment, she no longer felt a sense of doubt and confusion. She would just have t make the best of her situation, because for now, everything would be alright.
Author's Note AGAIN:
Hey – again! LOL.
Just wanted to post Azazel's link because the person who let me use her character is so super fudging awesome and great that I love them and promise to post the link, soooo YEAH, here it is:
http : / oniriri-chan . deviant art . com /favourite s/#/d4ubmzj
All character rights to Azazel (and rightfully his twin, Azar, although I hadn't told the awesome Kawaiitas about him because he was surprise, btw: SURPISE!~) belongs to my dear friend Kawaiitas
Thanks for letting me use your character sweetest
(*heart*-3)
Author's Note AGAIN AGIN:
On a last note~
Thanks to ALittleRiddle (*one of my coler friends – don't worry about that little inside joke just now, 'kay? ;} ) for letting me use her so super epicly cool OC, Avalon-3! I totally forgot to add that in on the chapter that Avalon was in (*so super so super so much super sorry T-T), but I promised to give thanks and praise her cause she's awesome and I lubs her, so yeah^-^
Thx again!~-3
And also: I'll be using *you know who* soon. Not sure when but soon!~
Also, Avalon's bio here:
https : /browse . deviant art . com /?qh=&sec tion=&q=avalon+MH#/d4hunky