I had writers block even though I had an idea for this chapter? IDK, I went home for thanksgiving and sitting in my old bedroom with all my anime shit (good times) and cosplay (which I wore while writing) really helped me get back into the groove. Do you guys remember when I was updating this like twice a week? I'm not saying I'll be that good but I think I can actually write this now. Happy Holidays to come! My stomach is actually killing me as I write this. I ate as much as America over the break XD
"What a coincidence, then again, maybe not so much," said Francis as he allowed the Italian twins into his home. They wondered what he meant at first, but upon entering the loft they immediately understood. Sitting there, sipping tea by the fireplace, looking very sexy, were Ivan and Matthew.
"What-a the hell are you idiots doing here," Lovino deadpanned.
"Haha! Don't mind him, he's just getting over a little heart break," Feli awkwardly laughed, "But, come to think of it, what are you doing here?"
Francis gave his new allies no time to respond as he sat on his couch and poured himself a glass of wine, "They're here because they want to know how Alfred has been managing to manipulate the entire student body against Ivan and why."
The twins sat down then. Lovino glared at the Frenchman while Feli stole a glance at Ivan. Ivan's face warmed a little looking into Feli's big brown eyes. Matthew killed their nice moment by nudging Ivan. Everyone's attention was on Francis then.
"As I suspected all of you have been on Alfred's tail for a while now. It was only a matter of time until you would come to me for your answers. Alfred alone isn't smart enough to challenge you on this level. If you think back on it, all of Alfred's attacks had been verbal up to this point. Why the sudden shift? Alfred and Yao have teamed up in an attempt to get Ivan expelled."
"But why," Ivan called out.
"Because as long as you continue to change at our school so will Alfred. Since the beginning Alfred has seen you as the primary antagonist, but lately you've been showing signs of being a protagonist; a hero character. Well, if you become the Hero then what does that make Alfred, your opposite, the other side of your coin. Alfred will call himself the villain and attempt to take you down. This is new ground for him, so he has called on Yao, the gang lord."
"Damn it," Matthew muttered, "I knew I shouldn't have let him watch Bat Man. Son of a bitch."
There was a moment of silence and Francis only laughed, "Alfred's obsession with movies probably plays a big role in this, but if it were that simple we could just send him to therapy."
"And what about Yao," asked Lovino, "What does he stand to gain?"
Francis grinned at this, "I'm glad you've asked. This puzzled me at first, I thought maybe he just wanted revenge for Ivan breaking his nose. Upon further investigation I found that his true motive is he would like to possess Ivan."
Things were quiet, what the hell was that supposed to mean?
"What started out as a simple infatuation has quickly turned into complete obsession. In getting Ivan expelled Yao will be able to have him for himself once and for all because the means in getting him expelled start with isolating him. They want everyone to be afraid of him, which was where Gilbert was introduced. It wasn't enough, so now they're moving on to- Oh my god."
"What is it?"
"I left school, but since I'm not there to use they're going after Antonio."
"I knew it," Lovino yelled, "What's going to happen to him!?"
"I'm guessing you said something to him, bad move. He's probably going to the China Town warehouse district to go talk to Yao and Alfred."
"We have to help him," yelled Lovino.
"We can't just go in after him, the only reason we are safe is because they don't know we know it's them. If we-"
Francis was slapped and Lovino stood in shock. It wasn't him that slapped Francis. It wasn't Feli, and it wasn't Matthew. It was Ivan.
"How can you call yourself Antonio's friend," he simply stated.
Francis only laughed, holding his face, "I knew you'd say that. Fine, I'll call Arthur. If we're going in we can't go alone. That place is crawling with members of the Ching Chong Gang."
Francis stood up and walked over to the phone and stopped, "we used to torture you, Ivan. Why the change of mind?"
Matthew grinned, wrapping an arm around Ivan's shoulder, "More like a change of heart. Come on, I've been wanting to get into a fight lately. I'll get my hockey stick."
Meanwhile, in the warehouse district of Chinatown.
Antonio stood before a tower of boxes and old TV's. Sitting at the top was Yao, in a fold up metal chair. Goons and lackeys surrounded Antonio, but he wasn't afraid. He only came to talk some sense into Alfred. And so the American boy made himself known from behind Yao. He walked down until he was a few steps higher than Antonio, just enough to look down on the Spaniard.
"Alright Alfred," he started, "I'm just going to make this very simple. You're losing it mi amigo."
Wrong thing to say. He and Alfred swapped words. Alfred was trying to turn Antonio over to his side, make him understand, but it wasn't working. Antonio could feel the surrounding gang slowly close in on him, but he stood his ground. Little did he realize that he was in great danger and only one person present was willing to help him. The information bank of the present gang, Kiku Honda, out of some twisted sense of loyalty to Feli, the boy who has Ludwig's heart, was feeling conflicted. He didn't care much for Antonio, but Feli did. Feli and Lovino both really cared about him. Kiku was in love with Ludwig but Ludwig was in love with Feli. Wouldn't it hurt so much for Feli to find that Antonio had disappeared? Kiku could imagine the sadness in his big brown eyes, how wonderful would it be to see Feli actually experience pain for once. Kiku stopped that train of thought. Feli is his friend; he never needed anything from him. He was always so happy just to be around him. Feli was a good person, and maybe that's what annoyed Kiku so much. There wasn't a mean bone in the cute boy's body. No wonder Ludwig liked him so much. He was sweet and kind and had a way with pasta and people. He was outgoing while Kiku was quiet and spent most of his time studying and reading manga. But more important than any of that, it would kill Kiku to see Ludwig sad over Feli. Kiku sighed then, he knew what would have to be done.
He pulled out his phone and texted Ludwig to bring his brother and come to the warehouse. If they didn't get him out quickly then Antonio would be done for. Kiku turned off his phone and stood quietly in the corner as he watched Antonio and Alfred's conversation come to a close. Kiku would have to come up the perfect thing to say, he couldn't afford any lapses in judgment, for Antonio's and his own sake.
Just outside of Chinatown Ivan, Matthew, Francis, Feli, Lovino, and Arthur waited for the rest of Arthur's gang. They didn't expect to see Ludwig and Gilbert, though. They grouped together without much of an idea of what was going on. Kiku was going to try and talk Antonio out of his predicament but if that failed they would rush in with Arthur's gang and have the most amazing scrap in the history of scraps.
Matthew lit a spliff and took a hit, "Don't look at me like that, I'm going to quit after tonight. I figure one last hit before we charge into hell wouldn't be so bad. Any takers?"
Needless to say everyone took a puff, even Ludwig. Tonight was going to take a lot of courage and they'll probably leave with a few bruises, so this would only help dull the pain to come. This was it, if Kiku failed to talk down the crowds then it would be all out war. Ludwig texted Kiku the new information about another gang being present to help. Kiku only cringed, things were going to get ugly fast. He took a look around him and decided the best rout of action to get Antonio out.
"The Lion's Den is on their way," he said just loud enough but not very loudly.
Everyone turned to Yao next who calmly said, "String up Antonio, no doubt Ivan and the others are with them. Alfred."
Alfred walked back up to Yao where they spoke quietly.
"Call the police and get out of here," Yao quietly said.
"Alright, see you tomorrow," he responded heading down again.
Kiku gave Ludwig the signal, which was a text. The boys stood outside the warehouse and kicked the tin doors in and charged.
"We've come for Antonio," yelled Arthur.
"And to kick your ass," Matthew screamed, eyes wired and so excited he could breathe fire if he tried.
Yao only laughed, "Come and get him aru."
"Gladly," Matthew huffed, gripping his hockey stick. It looked as if he was ready to breathe fire or have his eyes change from blue to red or maybe spout fangs. Son was ready to brawl.
Antonio was hanging all chained up and beaten in the air. He opened his eyes as he heard the screaming of a fight beginning. His vision was blurry but he could just make out a gravity defying hair curl. It couldn't be, he was such a coward. There was no way Lovino was here, there was no way he was fighting, not now, not for him.
"HEY BASTARD!"
Holy shit.
"I'MMA GET YOUR SORRY SPANISH ASS DOWN AND WHEN I DO ONE HELL OF A SHIT STORM WILL BE COMING YOUR WAY!"
He's really here, he really came. Suddenly Antonio was very happy to be bruised and bloody and beaten and hanging. Here's Lovino, coming to see him! It's like a wonderful dream. Yeah right, cray.
Ivan saw Yao through the battle and the Chinese man smiled, "How appropriate we should meet here aru."
"I don't have a catchy one liner to give you, so how about I just kick your ass… oh, yeah I guess that counts," Ivan smiled, too proud of himself.
Yao's eye twitched, he started blushing and he quickly picked up a pipe and threw it to Ivan, "FIGHT ME ARU!"
Ivan caught it and something clicked, something snapped. He was having a Mikasa moment. He had control in this moment over who lived and who died. This pipe belonged with him. He had the power to destroy and control. A darkness was growing inside of him and he liked it.
"Ivan!" A voice cried out through the darkness.
Ivan looked behind him to see Feli helping Lovino reach the knots that held Antonio. The boy looked terrified, but not for himself.
"Ivan, I believe in you," he called.
Ivan was overflowing with light in that instant and Kiku saw it from where he hid, they all saw it, but Kiku's Otaku eyes saw it the most clearly. Six glowing wings sprouting from Ivan's back as his pipe turned into a scepter. His coat turning into a rainbow battle suit. He looked like something out of a dream.
Kiku picked up his PSP Vita and put on his glasses, "The final boss has appeared." (Just so we're clear only Kiku can see this.)
Yao rushed Ivan and Ivan struck. Kiku clicked the "O" and Yao jumped out of the way. Ivan struck again only now Yao had a Chinese Jade sword, the words "His Majesty The Wok" written on the blade. Once again, only Kiku can see this shit. They clashed and scrapped and swiped and screamed, something only from the darkest of dreams. They wished, they prayed, they fought, they cried, I'm pretty sure Soldier A just died. Ivan's wings took him to new heights, Yao feared his heavenly lights. The fight was long, but they still could not stop. That is until I forgot my rhyme, and so came the cops.
As all this happened, as if it were nothing… Kiku sat the whole time button mashing. His mental game was interrupted when a police siren could be heard. Someone yelled "Scram" and everyone make a break for it. Kiku did not want to leave, he still had not won against Super Mega Ivan, he had not won the game! Ludwig wiped the blood from his mouth and grabbed Kiku in one big muscley man arm and Feliciano in the other. Gilbert helped Lovino with Antonio, who couldn't even walk in his state. Matthew beat someone over the head and got a piggy back ride from Arthur on the way out for no other reason than he didn't feel like walking and the mental image was too funny not to include. They were both totally fine by the way. Ivan caught his breath and wiped his sweat as Yao smiled at him.
"Until next time, my little snow rabbit," And Yao was gone.
Ivan felt a little uncomfortable, like he was just molested or something? Was that a pick up line from the bad guy? Francis came over with his French laugh and a black eye, "You've got mad game a ho-ho-hon…"
And Francis passed out. Ivan picked him up and made a break for it. So yeah some people got arrested and scolded and stuff but no one in the main cast. They're all cool. No one even asked questions about their really sloppy appearance as well has lacerations and brain damage. Way to go adults.
A week had passed since the battle, it had been one hell of a cold war. But what melts the cold? Love~ And it was Valentines Day! Of course, Valentines Day does happen on weekends, and this year it was on a Sunday. Lovino walked into the hospital and went to Antonio's room. He stood out the door feeling like a jack ass as he fingered the little bag's string handle. Inside were some little chocolates he made for Antonio. Well, he went all the way to the hospital and there wouldn't be much of a story if he didn't go in… so he went in.
Antonio put his book down, "Hey Lovi, what are you doing here?"
Lovino blushed a wildfire and he threw the small bag at Antonio's face, "I know you're used to getting like a hundred fucking thousand nice chocolates from like a bazillion sexy ladies but this year mine will have to do fucker!"
Antonio didn't bat an eyelash as he calmly looked into the bag at the homemade chocolates, "That's right, it's valentines day. Thanks Lovi!"
"Whatever…"
"Hey Lovi?"
"What, grumble grumble."
"Come here," the Spaniard smiled.
Lovi walked over, groaning, totally pissed off for no reason. Before he could complain, however, he was pulled down by the shirt collar down to Antonio's face. Antonio punched him in the mouth… with his mouth… softly… because he liked him. The kiss was sweet and Lovino was so shocked and so happy that he turned to stone and didn't even have a chance to close his eyes and relish in this moment. Antonio released the boy and the embarrassment on Lovino's part broke him free as he leapt to the other side of the room, his face as red a thousand volcano's erupting as his emotional constipation is cured.
"WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCKING FUCK WAS THAT FUCKER!? WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE BITCH FACE GOAT SLUT WHORE FACE GUY! I SHOULD BEAT YOU INTO THE GROUND UNTIL BASTARD TOMATOS SPROUT FROM YOUR CORPSE YOU SLEEZY SLOPPY SEXY- I SAID NASTY! I SAID NASTY!"
"You're so cute my precious Tomato."
Lovino just screamed as he started punching the shit out of Antonio, it didn't hurt, Lovino is weak.
Long chapter, woof. I think of the BTT as the mini bosses while Alfred and Yao are the final bosses haha. While this started out as a comedy I can't help but realize it's turning into more of an action fighting game. I mean, at least to me. Are you guys good with this story still? Btw Thug Matthew is kind of everything I want in a man haha! XD
Needless to say I have no idea what this chapter turned into. I think I might want a beta reader for the remaining chapters. Let me know if your interested.
And now for a treat. Here's an alternate scene for this chapter: Sneaking into the Warehouse
Antonio was kidnapped right but no one knows how or by who but Lovino can only turn to his brother and his friends now. Feli gets together Ivan, Matthew, and Felix; as well as the rest of the BTT and Ludwig and even Arthur's gang comes to fight. They go to where Antonio was last seen.
"Do you smell that?"
"What?"
"Fried rice…"
And they go to find Kiku by having Ludwig call him and Kiku talks after some sexy persuasion, lol jk. They try that but Kiku won't talk until they hold up his house key.
"We'll burn down your otaku kingdom."
"NOT MY BEDROOM! YOU CAN'T TOUCH MY COLLECTABLES! JUST LEAVE ME MY HARUHI!"
"If we burn, you burn with us."
"Fine… I'll tell you where they are."
I didn't use this scene because it was pretty out of character for everyone. Anyway, hope you had fun, until next time. BTW I was in the food store today and I looked at the Tofurky fake turkey cutlets and it reminded me of a past love… some people have a song or flowers or a necklace or some shit…. Nope… my heartache stems from plant based fake meats.