Currently in Ace's condo, Ace was writing on his computer in the living room when Ginji ran into the condo saying,"Ace, I need your advice." and sitting next to Ace. Ace closed his laptop and said,"What do you need advice on Ginji?"
"I need advice on how to not screw up meeting Bailey's family.",Ginji said with worry. Ace raised an eyebrow then said,"I thought you already knew Bailey's mother?"
"I know her, but that's not who I'm meeting. I'm meeting her VERY protective uncle and cousins. I'm scared because if they don't like me then they'll try to beat me up and I don't want to be hated by my girlfriend's family.",Ginji said in a panic. Ace blinked several times then said,"Okay, firstly you're freaking out over nothing. Secondly, why are you so scared? Bailey likes you, hell you both are practically inseparable."
"I know that but I want to impress her family so that they can like me and not want me dead for dating her.",Ginji said. Ace sighed then said,"Well, only advice I can give you is." Before Kris pushed her husband off the couch and said in an eager tone,"Did I just hear that you need advice on what to do when meeting Bailey's family?"
Ginji nodded then Kris squealed with excitement before saying,"Oh I've been wanting to tell this story for so long and the moment is even better because you, my son, is asking for it." while hugging Ginji. Ginji looked at Ace then said,"Ace, what is she talking about?"
"She's talking about the time I met her parents. It's a story she enjoys telling while I am not fond of it due to it involving one of my first fights as Outlaw.",Ace said while sitting up. Ginji nodded then Kris sat next to him then said,"Yes that's true but it was also the day my parents saw how great of a man Ace is. So I'm telling the story."
"I'm unable to stop you either way so proceed luv.",Ace said.
Four years ago
Currently, Outlaw was fighting a novis with Kris watching from the sidelines, videoing the battle. The novis appeared to be a mixture between a lizard and a porcupine, and it had green scales but sky blue quills.
Outlaw groaned as he was punched into a pillar then he dodged an attack from the novis and punched it twice before kneeing it in the gut. He then roundhouse kicked the novis, causing it to crash into a food stand. Outlaw chuckled then he was about to reveal his gun when the novis shot out it's quills, hitting him in his shoulder. The novis then ran away as Outlaw grabbed his shoulder in pain.
Kris stopped recording then ran over to Outlaw and said,"Ace, you okay?"
"For the most part, no. That thing hit me pretty hard and I believe it cracked a rib.",Outlaw said as he reverted into Ace.
(Author's note: Here's how Ace and Kris looked when they were younger. Ace had his hair in it's usual style and he was not as muscular as he is when he's older, he's still muscular though. He is wearing a dark grey long sleeve v neck shirt under a black sleeveless vest that had a popped collar, blue jeans, and black boots. Kris had her normal natural curly hair except it was shorter than it would be when she gets older. She is wearing a black and grey letterman jacket with white stripes on the cuffs, lapels, and collar over a black graphic t shirt, light blue jeans that were in a ripped style with her knees being visible, and white, black, and red high top sneakers.)
Kris grimaced slightly then she took Ace's driver off of his waist then said in a saddened tone,"Oh man, thought I made this armor strong enough so that wouldn't happen again."
"Oi Oi luv, your armor is great and perfect at protecting me. I just need to get better at fighting these monsters.",Ace said in a caring tone while sitting up and looking Kris in the eye. Kris looked at her boyfriend then said,"You're just saying that to make me feel better."
"No I'm not. I meant every word of that luv.",Ace said while getting closer to Kris' face. Kris began to have a smile creep in her face then she looked into Ace's eyes before saying,"This is unfair. You're too good at getting me out of a rut."
"Well, I have had practice. Considering we've been dating for a year.",Ace said with a smirk as he continued getting closer to Kris. Kris giggled then she said,"Get over here ya sly bastard." before she kissed Ace lovingly, with him returning the kiss with just as much love. The two pulled away from one another then Kris looked at Ace's arm and said,"Oh shit, there are quills in your arm."
Ace raised an eyebrow then he looked at his right bicep to see three quills sticking out of it. He let out a confused noise then said,"Now how did I not realize those were there."
"Doesn't matter. Let's go to your car so I can take these out.",Kris said while she and Ace stood up.
A few minutes later, Ace had driven Kris to her house and walked her up to her door before saying,"Here you are my love, back at home safe and sound."
"Why thank you my love. Call me later okay. I want to make sure this wound gets healed.",Kris said while looking at Ace's now bandaged bicep. Ace put his hand on Kris' then said,"I'll call you, although I feel that it's fine now. I mean I have the best nurse in the world treating me after all."
"Ooh, you're really going hard on the flirting today babe. Is there something you're not telling me?",Kris said with a smile but still in a questioning yet joyful tone.
"Now if I answered that question, there'd be no fun.",Ace said in a cheeky tone. Kris chuckled then said,"C'mere and give me a goodbye kiss before I hit you in that handsome jaw."
"You'd never hit me, at least not for flirting.",Ace said while leaning down to Kris' level. Kris kissed Ace then they pulled away before hugging each other tightly. Kris then noticed her father's car was in the driveway and she said,"Oh, my dad's car is here. Guess he got off work early today."
Ace looked at the car then said,"Your dad, why do I get the feeling he's a bloke I'm not ready to meet yet."
"That's because you're not ready to meet him. I mean I love you, but I'd be lying if I said I was faithful that my dad will like you.",Kris said. Ace looked at his girlfriend with a questioning gaze then the two young adults were surprised when the door to Kris' house opened suddenly. They looked at the entrance to see a tall muscular Caucasian man with short brunette hair and a full beard. This man wore a dark blue button up with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, blue jeans, and worn boots.
"Daddy, you're home early.",Kris said in a somewhat nervous tone.
"Yes I am. Krissy, who's this young man?",Kris' dad asked while looking Ace up and down.
"Oh right. Daddy, this is Ace; my boyfriend who I've mentioned to you several times.",Kris said while gesturing to Ace. Ace had an apprehensive smile on his face as he held out his hand and said,"Hello Mr Niles, My name is Ace Wilder."
"Hi, I'm Dallas Niles, also I know who you are. My daughter has mentioned you a lot over the past two years she's known. Was wondering when I'd get the chance to meet you.",Dallas said while shaking Ace's hand, squeezing hard enough to cause Ace pain. Kris pulled Ace back then said,"Well, I'll see you tomorrow babe." while trying to get him to leave.
"Leaving so soon? I thought he'd stay for dinner so your mother and I can get to know him.",Dallas said.
"Oh my apologies Mr Niles, but I have to go.",Ace said.
"Yeah, I'd love it if he could stay but he has to go.",Kris said.
"Well why not come by tomorrow? We're gonna go out and have fun as a family, so you should join us.",Dallas said, in a tone that left no room for interpretation. Ace looked at Kris with apprehension then Kris looked at her dad and said,"He'll be by tomorrow daddy and he'll come with us."
"Good. Well nice meeting you Ace.",Dallas said while nodding. Ace nodded then he looked at Kris and said,"Bye luv."
"Bye babe.",Kris said while she went into her home after her father. The door to the house closed and Ace began walking to his car while looking at his watch and saying,"Lovely still have forty minutes to get to the shop."
The next day, Kris and Ace were in Ace's van laying in the back with Ace's arm around Kris' waist as she laid on his chest and messed with her tablet. Ace looked at his girlfriend then said,"How goes the search luv?"
"Not good. Can't find anything about where that damn monster may be.",Kris said slightly frustrated. Ace nodded then he said,"You've been a bit more flustered than usual today. Are you alright?"
Kris put her tablet down then turned on her stomach, so she could look Ace in the eye as she said,"No I'm not alright. I am REALLY nervous about you going with me and my family today."
"Why?",Ace questioned.
"Because my dad's very protective of me and is super picky about who I date. Why do you think you're the first boyfriend I've had.",Kris said, slightly frustrated by her father.
"Because every guy who had met you before was too stupid to see how amazing you are. Or they were that twat Eli.",Ace said with a coy smile. Kris immediately thumped Ace on his head then said,"Hey no bad mouthing my friend, even if you don't like him."
"No promises luv.",Ace admitted. Kris chuckled while groaning then she laid her head on Ace's chest before saying,"I just really want my parents to like you. Not that it matters what they think but I don't want you having a bad relationship with them."
"I understand luv. Don't worry though, your dad is going to like me. Just wait and see.",Ace said with confidence as he began moving his hand up and down Kris' back. Kris grinned then said,"I love how confident you are."
"I love how caring you are.",Ace replied with a grin. The couple chuckled then Ace said,"Well, we should head towards that place your parents are going to. What's it called again?"
"Don't worry, I'll drive us there.",Kris said before giving Ace a kiss on his forehead. Ace smirked then he and Kris went to the front seats of the van. Unbeknownst to the two, the novis from the beginning of the chapter was watching as the van drove off and growled.
At a restaurant, Kris and Ace sat across from Dallas and his wife. Dallas' wife was an African American woman with dark brown hair that was curly and went to her shoulders. She wore a purple vest, black skirt, and black flats. Her name is Marie.
Ace gulped with apprehension and Kris put her hand on Ace's hand to calm him down. Dallas just gave Ace an intimidating scowl as Marie said,"So Ace, what exactly do you do?"
"Yeah are you in school for anything?",Dallas questioned. Ace hesitated then he said,"Well I'm in school for creative writing actually. It's partially why I live in Canada."
(Fun fact: Outlaw takes place in Canada. Well specifically the portion of Canada that borders the U.S)
"Partially? What's the other reason for you staying in the country?",Marie questioned. Ace smiled then said,"The other and main reason I stay is because of your daughter." while looking at Kris with loving eyes. Kris returned the loving gaze then she looked at her parents, waiting for a response. Dallas nodded then said,"Well what kind of writing do you do?"
"Fiction. I like writing fiction. No specific genre though.",Ace said. Dallas and Marie nodded, which made Kris lean over and whisper in Ace's ear,"I think they're liking you."
"Looks like things are going smoothly.",Ace whispered.
Suddenly, Ace, Dallas, Kris, and Marie heard screaming coming from outside the restaurant and looked out the window to see the novis from earlier stalking towards the restaurant. Ace and Kris' eyes widened and they said in unison,"Dammit."
"What is that thing?",Dallas questioned.
"It's obviously a monster.",Marie said. Ace looked at Kris and she whispered,"What are you waiting for, go."
"But your parents.",Ace said.
"They'll be dead if you don't go and fight that thing.",Kris insisted. Ace nodded then kissed Kris before getting up and running to a secluded area of the restaurant. Dallas saw this and said,"Hey, Where are you going?!"
"Dad get down!",Kris said while pushing her parents down then dropping to the ground as the novis fired quills at the family. The novis crashed into the restaurant and roared, causing the patrons to flee, before stalking over to Kris and her parents. Dallas got in front of his daughter and wife, prepared to protect them, when the novis was kicked in the side by Outlaw causing it to stumble. Outlaw looked at Dallas, Kris, and Marie then said,"Hello people. I'd suggest getting out of here with everyone else."
Outlaw then charged at the novis and began fighting it with Kris leading her parents to safety. Outlaw punched the novis in the face twice then kneed it in the stomach before getting slashed by its claws. Outlaw stumbled back then jumped out of the way of a slash then he kneed the novis in the stomach before kicking it in the head then shooting it.
In another part of the restaurant, Kris was with her parents and she said,"Okay, I think you guys are safe here." before she tried to leave. Marie grabbed Kris by her hand then said,"Young lady where are you going?"
"I'm going to help A…. That guy who saved us.",Kris said, narrowly avoiding revealing who Outlaw was.
"No you're not. You're coming with us and getting to safety.",Dallas said to Kris.
"Dad I can't just leave him to fight that thing all alone.",Kris argued.
"Yes you can and you're going to Krissy. That was an actual monster and you cannot do anything against it.",Dallas argues. Kris became somewhat angered by what her father said and it showed on her face. Suddenly, Outlaw and the novis crashed the wall behind Kris and Dallas instinctively pulled her back towards him and Marie. The novis roared then slashed Outlaw several times with its claws before delivering a powerful punch to his face, causing him to go flying through some tables. The novis growled then looked towards Kris and her parents before stalking towards them. Dallas got in front of his family then said,"Marie, Krissy leave."
"No, I'm not leaving you here dad.",Kris said.
"Yes you will.",Dallas said.
"No I'm not! That things after me anyway so you both should leave.",Kris said. Dallas and Marie looked at their daughter with confusion then Dallas put up his arms just as the novis lifted its claws to slash him. Just then Outlaw pushed Dallas out of the way and was slashed in his arm by the novis just before he punched it three times then jumped up and kicked it in the face, causing the beast to stumble back. Outlaw then fell to one knee, breathing heavily and Dallas said,"Thanks for the save."
"No problem.",Outlaw said while looking at Dallas, revealing that his visor and some of the face of the helmet was broken to where his face could be seen. It was also shown that Ace was bleeding from his forehead and mouth.(Author's note: To be specific, his entire visor was shattered while the mouth plate and left side of the helmet's face had a huge gash through it. Also in case you're new here, whenever a character's helmet is broken or taken off they are referred to by their civilian name.)
"Ace?!",Dallas and Marie questioned with surprise. Ace gained a questioning gaze then he felt his helmet and said,"Bloody hell! That thing broke the helmet."
Kris went to Ace's side and said in a worried tone,"Oh no, you're bleeding."
"Eh, that's nothing new. Now mind backing me up luv?",Ace said while revealing his revolver and handing it to Kris. Kris smirked then took the gun and said,"You know I got your back."
Ace nodded then he charged at the novis while Kris got up and shot at it. Dallas and Marie watched on with surprise and amazement.
(Theme for fight: All for you by Red)
Outlaw punched the novis five times then he kneed it in the stomach before dodging three slashes. Kris shot the novis four times then jumped behind a counter to dodge some quills that were shot at her. Outlaw kicked the novis in the face then kicked it again before punching it in the twice elbow dropping on its head. Kris got up and shot the novis again, pushing it back into a wall, then she said,"Babe." as she threw the gun to Ace. Ace caught his revolver then asked,"Oi luv, does that finisher thing work yet?"
"It should. I haven't gotten the chance to test it.",Kris said.
Ace nodded then he spun the cylinder of the revolver three times causing it to announce,"QUICKDRAW!"
Ace then charged at the novis, evading getting hit by the quills it launched at him, then once close enough he stuck the barrel of his revolver down the novis' throat and said,"This is for shooting quills at my girlfriend and her family ya wanker."
"HIGHNOON BREAKDOWN!",The revolver announced as Ace pulled the trigger and shot an energy burst down the novis' throat, causing it to explode.
(Theme end)
Ace flew back and crashed into a wall before falling onto his front and groaning. He then reverted into his civilian clothes and rolled onto his back while saying,"Damn, that is a strong attack."
Ace then sat up and was immediately hugged by Kris, and he said,"Ah! Kris, Kris, my ribs, my ribs!"
Kris pulled back and said,"Sorry babe, it's just that you won and looked awesome while doing it. Although I do wanna take you to a hospital now because you probably have some broken bones with how much stuff you were thrown through."
"There's no probably luv. I have broken some bones.",Ace said in a pained voice, which caused Kris to immediately begin helping him to his feet. Once they were standing, Kris put Ace's arm over her shoulder and they began walking towards the exit until Dallas and Marie walked up to them. Marie smiled then she said,"Thank you Ace for protecting us as well as everyone else."
"You're welcome Mrs Niles.",Ace said. Kris and Ace then looked at Dallas, who stayed silent for a few moments then said,"Thank you. My Krissy chose right with you."
Kris and Ace had surprised expressions then they nodded while saying,"Thank you." in unison. Ace then said,"Well since it seems that you both like me and approve of me, I guess now's as good a time as any to ask this."
"Ask what?",Kris questioned as Ace took his arm from around her shoulder. Ace then pulled a small box out of his pocket and got on one knee and said,"Although I was planning something a bit more extravagant, I feel that I can't wait any longer. Kris Niles, you're a gorgeous, intelligent, and all around amazing woman and in the years I've known you and the year I've dated you, I've enjoyed every second of being your friend and boyfriend. However I am no longer content with just being your boyfriend." Ace then opened the box, revealing a diamond ring, while saying,"So would you do me the honor of becoming my bride. In other words, Kris Niles, will you marry me?"
Kris gained a huge smile on her face and she began to tear up in joy as she said,"Yes, yes, yes! I'll marry you Ace Wilder."
Ace smiled widely then he stood up and put the ring on Kris' finger before hugging her. Kris then kissed Ace passionately and he kissed her back with as much passion. Dallas and Marie looked at the two with joy and gratification then Dallas said,"This guy has managed to do the impossible and gotten me to both like him and approve of him marrying my Krissy. All in a day."
Ace and Kris pulled away from one another, looking to Dallas and Marie, and smiled with Kris giggling when Ace kissed her on the neck.
Present
Ginji nodded then he said,"Whoa, all that happened when you met Kris' parents?"
"Yeah, although I tend to only remember the part where she said yes to my proposal.",Ace said with a grin as he and Kris looked at one another with loving eyes. Ginji smiled then he said,"Well then, I guess I shouldn't be all too scared of meeting Bailey's family. I mean at least I won't have to go through something like that."
"Yeah, but still have a bit of worry. I mean guys can be protective of the women they're close to. I should know.",Kris said with a smile as she backed into Ace's chest, and he held her close. Ginji nodded then the three heard a knock at the door and Ginji went to answer it and said,"Who is it?"
"Dallas.",Dallas said from the other side of the door. Ginji raised an eyebrow then opened the door to see Dallas Niles on the other side, his hair and beard now having grey portions in them. Kris and Ace stood up and Kris hugged her father while saying,"Daddy! What brings you by?" with joy.
"Well I was in the neighborhood and decided to visit my daughter and son-in-law.",Dallas said with a smile while hugging Ace. He then pulled away and looked at Ginji before saying,"Oh and who's this young man?"
"This is Ginji, he's our son.",Ace said with pride and joy. Dallas nodded then said,"Huh, so you're my grandson? Please tell me they didn't have you way before I met Ace."
"No, they adopted me not too long ago actually. Just a few months after Ace became my mentor.",Ginji explained. Dallas nodded then he said,"Cool. Well, nice to meet you Ginji. You can call me Pops."
"Okay Pops.",Ginji said before he tried to go to his room, with Dallas pulling him back. Kris and Ace smiled then Ace put his arm around Kris' shoulders and kissed her on her forehead. Kris smiled then said,"I love you Ace."
"I love you too Kris.",Ace said with a warm smile.
