DOA Legacy:
Chapter 32-Night Out...
Part 4-Party's Over: What Now?...
As the night wore on, the fires continued to blaze ever bright and the music played faster and louder than before. An atmosphere filled with energy set our competitors playfully at ease in their newfound environment.
Surprisingly enough, Zack fit right in with the locals and many were even impressed with his strange green hair and general appearance. Which, to be honest, shocked the hell out of us. We didn't really expect there to be any problems with anyone… but still, we didn't in any way hold the possibility in mind that Zack would seemingly be a type of role model to the locals. Perhaps his sports bra, that wasn't a sports bra, wasn't such a weird choice afterall…
Then again, maybe they were more impressed with the fact that the guy could hold his own and have the guts to actually wear such a thing in public when you compared him to the others?
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Yeah, I'd go with that one. It really does make more sense. Not to mention the simple fact that the other option would be way too mind boggling and cause a lack of sleep brought on by mass confusion and a tear in the fabric of general reality. Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating things just a little… maybe. Still, the fact remains that whatever the case it just made more sense to go with the second option.
Option one or two, Zack didn't seem to care and no one else really bothered to spend their time debating why he was getting along so well with the others. But enough from me, getting back to what happened at the party…
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"Yeeehaw!! Ya'll we shoulda jumped that gate a long time ago!". Tina laughed, swaying to the energy of the island drums. Hitomi just giggled in turn, not really having been there at the beginning to know much of what Tina was talking about.
Though she had to admit that it was one of the best parties she'd been to in a long time. Back home she had been too preoccupied with her training and searching for clues to where Ein had disappeared to…
Ein… She suddenly froze, staring past the flames of the fire and towards Hayate. The same look, the same stance, for all counts… he was exactly the same. Then, if that were so… why was he not? Hayate. Ein. They were the same person were they not? She sighed to herself, her eyes finally meeting his if for only a few seconds in time.
He noticed. His brow arching curiously over at her, a confused smile on his face. Those eyes… the same eyes that always had managed to catch her off-guard had done so once again. Hitomi's heart beat faster, though it seemed as if time had begun to just stand still. Frozen in that moment, she dared not move from fear that it would be gone as soon as it had come.
Kasumi was the first to notice, only to have her finding shrugged off by Ayane. A look on the violet-haired Ninja's face stating that it was probably nothing and that there was no point in paying it any bother. Oddly enough, the two half-sisters had gotten along quite well since their little night of revelations awhile back. Though, Ayane would NEVER admit it and would start a fight and brand Kasumi a liar if the other girl ever dared to mention to anyone otherwise.
Letting it go, Kasumi couldn't help but notice Ayane's not-so-random gazes over to their brother. In fact, wasn't it in the same direction that Hitomi seemed to be lost in? Sighing, she figured it wasn't even worth asking because she already knew it was pointless. Ayane was always jealous when it came to matters involving her brother. Though in truth, she hid it quite well.
"Hitomi?". Lei-Fang questioned softly, looking at the German as she danced slower. Secretly wondering what had caused the other girl to stop. "Hey Hitomi!? Y'alright?". Tina's voice was one that just couldn't be ignored by her. For one reason, Tina insisted on being heard and for another… well, let's just say she had one of those tones to her voice that MADE you hear her.
Whether you wanted to or not.
"Huh?". Breaking out of her trance, Hitomi turned around to see both Tina and Lei-Fang with confused and yet teasing looks on their faces. "Oh sorry I was… What?". Hitomi inquired, suddenly noticing the grins on the two girls. "What?!". Her voice a little louder and firmer this time. "Nothin'.". A word in unison followed by playful giggling was all she got in reply. "Shut up.". Hitomi smirked, starting to dance again as she finally caught on. They'd realized where she had been looking.
Hayate just grinned to himself, having understood the whole scene that had unfolded before him. Not a word, only a silent grin. A silent grin that was returned with Ryu's arched brow and shrugging. He was much too busy watching Kasumi dance, though he knew that she wouldn't be able to tell that he was truly only watching her.
Her and no other. Sure he let his gaze wander around, nodded to a few comments by the passing locals, and shifted around. He did all those things, but they were only a cover to keep her from focusing in on him. For now, it was all he could do. For now, and for always. Watch her. From afar, from near, and back again. Watch her in secret as she grows, blossoms, fights… moves on without him.
Ever watching. Ever wanting. Ever wishing.
…But only ever watching…
Still sitting by a nearby fire, Jann Lee now sat alone watching the girls continue to dance. Frowning as Zack wandered over to take a seat near him, "Hey man, what's up with you? All moppy and depressed-like.". Drapping one arm casually over Jann Lee's shoulder, he smiled curiously.
"Zack?". "Yeah?". "Touching.". Zack just shook his head with a smirk, knowing full well that without being provoked to a certain extent… Jann wouldn't dare start a fight here. "A'ight man, ya don't have to be so edgy. Was just tryin' ta help ya know. Plus… she'd prally say yes.". Winking, Zack disappeared back over near the fires to dance without even waiting for a response from the bouncer.
Jann just arched his brow in confusion, "Say yes?… Say yes to what?". He sighed, "I swear, that guy never makes any damn sense. He's lucky we're at a party, I'd kick his ass for a stunt like that back on the resort.". He grinned at the thought.
As the fires died down and the music slowly began to fade out, as the locals had begun to go back to their homes our competitors finally realized that it was probably time for them too to be heading off. As we said our good-byes and thanked our hosts for the wonderful time, they in turn thanked us for being able to come and join. "Come back anytime.". Anytime? Now wasn't that an interesting proposition. Zack smiled as he waved to the last dwindling locals. "Welllllll… guess that's it for tonight…". Looking down at his watch, it flashed green. Two in the morning.
Just like that, the party was over…
But, now what?
Aven
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What now indeed? grins while trying to look questioning. One thing is for sure, this is definitely turning into one hell of a long and eventful night for our DOA crew! :D And I wouldn't have it any other way ;)
Weeeee reviews!! glomps you all -
-Aven
