A Gunsmith Cats 'Fic
Vol. 6
By; Talis13
Standard Disclaimer- Ah, you know the drill by now. ^^ These characters are not mine; just the compromising situations I might put them in. Anyways, this is a Halloween fic; they go to a party, see trick or treaters and that tattoo comes up again…
May looked at the rack. "No. No. No. No." after each 'no' she was tossing things back into the shelf. "ARGH! I am NOT gonna find anything I like!!"
Rally looked up with a start. "What are you looking for?"
"I'm not sure yet; but I'll know it when I see it!!" May replied, diving back into the racking. She shuffled through gypsy, clown, cowgirl, genie and even a Sailor Moon costume. She and Rally were out shopping for their Halloween costumes.
Rally looked thoughtfully at a French maid costume, but put it back on the rack. "I'm not really finding anything I like either."
"You should get a costume to match Bean's." came muffled through costumes. "Attend as a cute pair!"
"I don't even know what he's going as." Rally stated as she pulled out a bunny costume and then stuffed it back into it's hiding place.
"I think I talked him into going as a biker." May stated as she held up a black wig. "I like this…maybe I'll find something to go with it!"
Rally arched an eyebrow. "A biker? Thaaaaat should be interesting."
"Ah, you know he'll look hot in a leather getup Rally." May stated with a smirk and wink directed towards her friend. "I don't know if he decided on leather pants or the chaps though…"
"Hmm…hopefully the leather pants." Rally replied as she held up a gypsy costume and placed it back on the rack.
May started laughing. "I knew you would say that!!"
Rally grinned sheepishly and shrugged. May looked back at her. "You could go as a biker yourself. Tempt the fates and him with your own leather getup." She winked and Rally blushed. "I can see it now! You two will be drooling all over each other!! At the very least, you over him!"
Rally decided to change the subject with a roll of eyes. "So what's Ken going as?"
May dove back into the racking. "I think he mentioned something along the lines of a pirate."
"Mm." Rally mumbled as she looked at another rack of costumes. "I'm not finding anything here. Let's go to one that vintage clothes shop."
"What, no leather shop?" May asked as she held up a black cat costume with the black wig. "I found mine! I'll be the luckiest black cat in the world."
"Let's pay and head to the vintage shop then." Rally stated as May got out her money and they went through the line. The drive to the vintage clothes shop was quick as May talked about the Halloween party she was throwing. Both got out of the Shelby Cobra and walked into the dim shop. Clothes of all different eras hung along the walls and racks in the store. A girl came up in parachute pants. "Hi. Can I help you find anything?"
"Uh, no that's alright." Rally replied with a morbid curiosity at the pants before looking in the rack nearest her. She looked through the rack; all of the clothes were from the sixties. She smiled as she held out a fancy sequined silver dress in the light; it shimmered and shined. She put it back and then headed to the next rack. She pulled out a go go dancer's dress. Rally then looked at the dress and then boots near it to match. She laughed. "Hey May! What about this?" she held the dress in front of her and the boots up.
May giggled. "Ah, that's not you. How about this!" she held up a long sleeve top and pants made of leather. "You'd look like that one chick in The Avengers!"
Rally laughed. "Come on! Let's find something cool!"
"Hell you want Bean on you, just wear this! It doesn't have to be anywhere near 'cool!" May replied, throwing the outfit at Rally. "Just hot 'n sexy chickie!!"
Rally looked thoughtful a moment. "How about a compromise Hopkins?"
"Compromise? Okay, I'm officially compelled to ask Vincent. What kind of compromise?" May asked as she arched an eyebrow.
Rally looked up with a smile. "How about we use your original idea; a biker as the case may be."
May smiled wolfishly. "Hah! Sounds good biker babe!"
Rally nodded and decided to get the leather outfit and a pair of boots she had seen (not the go go boots) that had silver plates across the front of the boots. They paid and walked out of the shop, clothes in tow. After getting back home, Rally took out the costume and tried it on. She pulled on the tight slacks and leather top; it was a tight fit and she was thin!! She walked out the room and down the stairs after putting on the leather boots as well. "Hey May!"
May came in from the kitchen. "Yow! Looks good on ya!"
"Hey thanks!" she twirled, arms out to the side.
"Although, I think you ought to pull the zipper on the top down a bit. Be the seductive lady, you know."
"How far!?! It doesn't come up that far anyways!" Rally squeaked with a light blush.
May shrugged and then Rally pulled the zipper down a bit farther, showing just the smallest bit of red lace. "Better?"
"Yeah!" May cheered. "You'll get him hot and bothered for sure!!"
"Ah yes, my goal in life." Rally rolled her eyes. Both looked up to the sound of the door opening. Ken walked in. "Hey girls-"
May started laughing as did Rally as they watched Ken; he blushed and then looked back at Rally. "New attire?"
"Nah! Halloween costume. May thinks I ought to tempt fate and Bean." Rally stated with a wink.
"Hell, that'll do it." Ken stated, none to steadily.
"I'd go change before Ken has a conniption Ral'. Besides, at least now we know it'll work!" May stated.
"Not really for sure though. Bean's different from Ken." Rally stated before heading back upstairs.
"On the contrary." Ken began before shrugging his jacket off. "I think he's gonna fall all over himself. He won't do it in front of her, but I'm pretty sure I'll hear all about it for God knows how long." He rolled his eyes.
May laughed again. "That's what I was thinking! Besides, I can't wait until she sees what he's wearing!!"
Ken arched an eyebrow. "Did you go costume shopping with him?"
"Sort of." May looked up thoughtfully. "We found a couple of different things. He didn't really want to go period, but I found something he liked, and mentioned how much Rally wanted him to go so it worked out. Then we went to his place and I dug around in his closet for a while. You should have seen some of the stuff he had in there!! But, we pieced together a costume for him."
"What did you say he was going as?"
"I talked him into going as a biker." May winked.
"That should work." He shrugged. "Did you find something for yourself?"
"Yeah! I'll be the cutest black cat you've ever seen."
"Hey sounds good." Both looked up as Rally came back into the room, wearing more appropriate attire. "I'm glad you're wearing more clothes now Rally."
May smacked the back of his head. "Hell, you didn't seem to mind!"
Rally laughed. "Play nice kiddies!"
"Ah, what fun's that?"
"So, when is this party again?" Rally asked as she looked at a calendar.
"Two days!" May chirped. "It'll be like one huge block party! It's gonna kick ass!"
Rally laughed. "Ah yes, good old fashioned neighborhood block parties."
"It'll be awesome. I've already got a bunch of people bringing kegs; it'll be fun!"
"And how exactly will the police miss this?" Ken asked as May sat in his lap.
She looked back at him. "I already talked to Roy; he said as long as nothings on fire or demolished, he'll keep it under wraps."
"So there'll be no police on hand?" Rally asked from her soda. "You know how edgy Bean gets."
"He wouldn't notice them even if they were there Ral'. It's a costume party, don't forget."
Rally shrugged. "Point."
Day of The Party
May tucked her sunny blonde hair under the short black wig. She then wiggled into her black costume with the tail and paw covers. She smiled and put the headband with the ears on. She added whiskers with a black pencil and then walked downstairs to the living room. She looked at Ken who was sitting on the couch reading the paper. He had ragged cutoff black jeans and a black leather belt that had a huge gold belt buckle attached, as well as a plastic sword dangling from the belt. He also had a long sleeved, white poet's shirt with a shoulder belt, also with a gold buckle. This was topped with a red bandanna tied around his head. She giggled and he looked up, gold clip hoop earring dangling. "You're looking good May. What's so funny?"
"You're a pirate reading the newspaper!! That's what!" she laughed, one paw pointing at him. "How cute!"
He nodded and smiled. "I'm a learned pirate, what can I say? Where's Rally?"
"Still getting ready I'd guess."
"Nope, I'm here!" she called from the stair top.
Both looked up, Ken mentally preparing himself again. She was dressed as before, her hair the same, but with a bit of makeup. Sparkling eye shadow, and subtle lip colors. She smiled. "So May, when's your master party start up?"
She looked at the clock. "Should be starting! They've closed off a couple of roads and the keg gang should be rolling up as we speak!"
There was a knock at the door and May bounded to the door, flinging it open. There was a girl standing there in an alien costume. "Hey! Kegs are here! Where do you want 'em?"
May smiled. "Right in the street will work! Thanks!"
The girl nodded and then walked back to where her friends were; they unloaded the beer and suddenly there was a crowd waiting for them to open the draft. May smiled. "Ah, success is so very sweet."
Rally rolled her eyes. "Yeah, just make sure no fifteen years olds get into the booze."
Stepping back into the room, May waved a paw. "Don't be silly. I was drinking at fifteen. And so were you!"
Rally blushed as a voice answered from the still open doorway. "Such a revelation! I'm impressed Vincent!"
Rally looked up. And her jaw dropped. She was sure it was Bean Bandit: positive actually. Same face, same jaw, same far-flung hair and same frame that was extremely well defined in the outfit he was wearing. She blushed slightly and he grinned. He went with the leather slacks, studded along the sides with silver tabs as well as a white sleeveless shirt and black leather vest. His unruly hair and a black leather headband topped this. "Careful Rally, wouldn't want your jaw to freeze like that."
Trying to regain her composure, she turned a shaky smirk at him with light blush. "Well hell Bandit, that's what you get for wearing leather pants."
It was his turn to blush as he walked into the living room pointing. "Yeah, well, blame the bomb freak. It was her idea."
May grinned and waved enthusiastically. Ken rolled his eyes, as did Rally. Bean leaned down, giving Rally a quick kiss. He smiled. "Hot stuff you're wearing there by the way."
"Why, thank you." Rally returned with a purr. "You can probably guess what I think of your outfit at this point."
"See? We should have just gotten them a room." May pointed at the two to Ken. He just nodded in agreement. May shrugged and grabbed Ken's hand. "Well! We're going out to par-tay! Join us when you're finished drooling over each other!"
"Not bloody likely soon." Rally mumbled as he kissed her neck. "Did you want to head out? I want a draft."
"Uh huh." Came muffled from a kiss.
She giggled. "Okay Bean! Geez. Let's go then!" she pushed him back playfully after he nipped her neck lightly, and grabbed his hand. They walked into the street after she locked the door. Standing around the keg, the wait was short. Both had grabbed a mug and walked around the street, hands clasped respectively around each other and a beer stein. Rally was busy mingling when Bean headed back to get a refill. He just put the glass to his lips when a girl in a bunny costume bounced unsteadily up. She looked a bit tipsy. "Hey hot stuff!" she giggled.
Bean arched an eyebrow. "Yeah?"
"What's your name?" she asked, wobbling ever so slightly.
"Depends on whose asking." He replied, taking a drink, eyebrow still arched.
She hiccupped and smiled, holding out a hand. "Hi! My name's Bethany."
He nodded and shook her hand. "My name's Bond. James Bond."
"Nice to meet you James!" she giggled. "The name sounds a little familiar, but maybe its just my imagination."
"Probably." Bean replied, rolling his eyes. She was flat drunk and it was still early. "It's been nice, uh, Bethany, but I gotta go."
She pouted and crossed her arms unhappily. "Aw, don't you wanna fool around a little?"
"Sure. Just with somebody else." He replied, shrugging and turning back towards Rally's direction; he heard Bethany hiccup and start to cry. He watched, amused, as Rally fended off a guy that was at about the same stage Bethany was at.
The guy came up to Rally, albeit a little shakily. "Say sweetheart, great outfit you've got there." Slurred slightly.
Rally turned, glass poised halfway to her lips. "Are you talking to me?"
"Sure am." He replied, trying his hardest to be suave; it works less when one is drunk. "I noticed you standing here, all by yourself and thought you could use some company."
She arched and eyebrow and took a drink. "I can't. You'll have to hook up with somebody else pal."
"Ah, come on. Whoever's here with you won't notice you gone for a few."
"Oh, so this'll just be a quickie?" Rally asked, sarcasm heavy on her tongue as she rolled her eyes.
"Yeah, sure." He replied, grabbing her waist.
Rally held her mug out from her and with her palm up, smoothly thrust up and hit him square under the jaw using some of her judo knowledge. He fell back but knocked Rally's mug from her grasp as he fell. It hit the ground and broke in half. She scowled and looked down at him, hands on her hips. "Look what you made me do stupid!!"
She looked up at the sound of laughter coming behind her. She turned; Bean was laughing; hard. She frowned. "What?!?"
"You! Over a beer! That's what!" he replied with a point at her.
She turned a sheepish smile towards him. "Yeah, well, I don't have a mug now."
He tilted his towards her with a smirk. "Wanna share then little girl?"
"Sure!" she smiled and giggled slightly. Grabbing the mug she took a healthy drink. "By the by, I saw the bunny with you."
Bean rolled his eyes. "She was already out of it. Besides, she wanted to and I quote, 'fool around a little'. I passed though."
"Why ever for? This guy wanted a quickie with me." She pointed with a sneer at the man that she inadvertently knocked out.
"I told her sure I wanted to mess around, just not with her." He smiled and started to walk again.
Rally walked next to him. "I see. And this lucky girl's name?"
"Why, Rally. Why do you ask?" he replied, arched eyebrow.
"Lucky me." She replied with a coy smile.
He shrugged and took a drink from the glass. "Nah. Lucky me hopefully."
She smacked him and laughed. "Bean! Your humor is so raunchy sometimes!!"
Rally turned towards raucous laughter; May was doing cat tricks with string and another person dressed as a mouse. She rolled her eyes; May was such a ham. She turned to Bean. "Do you know what time it is?"
He pulled out a silver pocket watch. "Let's see; ten o'clock on the dot."
"Ah. Thanks." She stopped a moment and then drug Bean over to her yard and they sat on the front step. Rally propped her head on her hands and watched everyone having a good time. Sighing, she looked over at Bean. He sipped beer and looked quietly out as well. She giggled and grabbed the silver chain he had draped over his hip. "What's this?!"
He turned with a smile. "Stop yanking my chain girl." She smacked him and he laughed. "Nah, figured I'd go all out. Even accessorize."
"It's a nice touch." She replied, with the chain still in hand, twirling it lightly between her thin fingers.
He reached over, grabbed her collar and pulled her in for a kiss, she returning it with a passion. Someone tapped Bean's shoulder. He turned with a growl. "What?!"
"Am I not pretty enough?" Bethany sniffled a little for emphasis, showing Bambi eyes as her bunny ears seemed to droop. Rally rolled her eyes, her hand tightening ever so slightly from its place on Bean's leg.
Bean sighed, rolled his eyes silently praying and then turned back to her. "No, you're pretty, but I've got a girlfriend, see? Besides, there was a guy over there asking for you specifically." Bean pointed. "I think he may have passed out, but I'm sure you can do something about that."
"Really?" Bethany looked up happily. "Great!" she ran off towards the poor guy Rally downed earlier.
Rally however, was rolling with laughter. "You sir, are incorrigible."
"Thank you." Rumbled back as he smiled. "I'm gonna grab one more. Be back."
Rally nodded with a grin as her giggles died down some. Bean walked over to the keg, got a refill and started back towards Rally. He only had to dodge three people that were spilled on the ground, stepping over one, he sighed. Rookies. Rally was leaned against the front door, stretched back lightly, eyes barely closed. She jumped when a hand touched her: or rather a paw. May looked up through big green eyes. "Gee, did you and Bean go at it before you came out?"
Rally pushed her friend off the small porch with a smile. May landed in the grass on her butt. Rally turned towards her. "No. Why?"
May shrugged. "Eh, you looked beat already."
"I am tired. I'm turning in soon though."
"Ah. Well, are you having fun?"
"Yeah, its not too bad. Other than the one guy hitting on me. And you?"
"Having a great time! Even Ken's having a blast!" May cheered, paws waving as she sat back on the edge of the porch. She looked up at Bean who was returning with another stein. "Hey Bean! Having fun?"
He smiled at the black cat. "Yeah, not too bad May. You've won me over to the dark side."
"If you weren't there already, this isn't gonna push you over." Rally mumbled through half-closed eyes, a smile playing on tinted lips.
He grinned and sat next to her. "Its part of my charm so I've been informed."
"Right you are!" May replied while Rally giggled and sat up again. "Well, I shall take my leave of you two; probably see you in the morning!"
Both watched as May hopped back out to the street festivities. Rally turned. "May I?"
He nodded and passed her the beer. She took a sip and handed it back. Leaning back on her hands, Rally looked up at the stars just barely visible in the city's nightly glare. Bean watched as she traced barely visible constellations in the sky with her fingertip, voice just barely audible. He smiled. She turned towards him with a dusky smile. "You wanna go in?"
He turned, eyebrow arched, that quirky smile on his lips. "Sure."
She maintained her smile and dug the key out of her slacks, unlocking the door. Stepping inside, she gave a twirl just of happiness, smile playing on her lips. Bean shut and locked the door, and took a seat on the sofa. Rally stepped over and sat straddling his lap, arms around his neck. "Have I mentioned recently that I love you?"
"Not today." He replied, hands on her waist.
"I love you then." She replied before giving him a kiss. He returned it lightly before pulling back looking at her. She cocked her head confused. "What?"
He smiled. "Nothing. You're beautiful."
"Thank you." She managed amidst a blush. "Probably just the outfit."
"Nah. Its you." He pushed black bangs from her sparkly eyes. "Although there's a rumor I need to confirm about you."
"Ah…what might that be?" Rally asked, hands tightening slightly around his neck.
"Its been mentioned that you have a tattoo. I was just curious if that was true."
Rally smiled. "Well, let's say it is true. This hypothetical tattoo would be a coiled blue dragon. How would that sound in reality?"
He arched an eyebrow. "Interesting and very you. Where is this hypothetical tattoo then?"
A dusky smile crossed her features. "Would you like to find out?"
Bean arched an eyebrow, thinking; it was a short-lived battle. Suddenly, he stood up, pulling Rally over his shoulder and starting up the stairs. Rally was laughing. "Bean you're being a barbarian!! What are you doing?!?"
"I figured in your room was better than encouraging voyeuristic tendencies in all of your neighbors out front." He shrugged, hand trailing the railing as he turned down the hall.
"Point." Rally giggled again, looking down. "I must say, I can't knock the view from here though." He grinned and shut room door behind them.
The next morning, Rally was up fairly early, with only the slightest hangover. She stepped lightly down the stairs, missing the pieces of May and Ken's respective costumes that were strung over the stairwell and railing. She rolled her eyes and grinned and then looked out her front door. May had the kegs trucked off, but left everybody where they fell pretty much. A few people were just now starting to wake up or regain consciousness and pull themselves to unsteady feet. She grabbed her newspaper and shut the door. Walking into her kitchen she popped in a toaster pastry and read the funnies in the newspaper. She looked up at the door opening again letting in a rumpled, barely dressed May. "Morning May!" came singing from Rally.
"Ugh." Was May's pleasant reply. She grabbed a glass of water, squinting from the moment she came into the room. She took a drink. "What time is it?
Rally looked at the clock. "Ten."
"Mm." She then turned a sleepy smirk towards Rally. "You know Ral'?"
"Yes?"
"You guys really need to keep it down in your room you know that?" May giggled. "Loud loud! Bad Rally and Bean!!"
Rally blushed, looking at her paper. "So? You and Ken never keep anything down so I guess turnabout is fair play, 'eh?"
"Sure, whatever Rally. Nice to see you guys put those clothes to good use." May rolled her eyes. "Not that you were in them that long or anything. I think you two were the first to spilt."
Rally just looked up with a smile as she grabbed her toaster pastry and tossed it onto a plate. She then grabbed orange juice and sat back at the table. May shrugged and got a bowl of cereal and sat across from Rally. They were both eating quietly when a cell phone rang. Rally looked up at the phones on her counter. She grabbed the one of the four ringing. "Should I answer it? I don't even know who's it is."
"Might as well." May shrugged.
Rally shrugged as well and clicked on the phone and tentatively put it to her ear. "Hello?"
"Uh, hi. Maybe I have the wrong number…"
"That depends. Who are you looking for?" Rally asked as May started giggling slightly.
"Uh, well, looking for Bean Bandit. Heard this was his number-"
"It is. Just call back in about an hour. I'm sure Bean will be up by then." Rally replied as May snickered a little louder.
"Ah, okay. I guess." The man hung up. As he did so Rally grinned and May broke into loud laughter.
Wheezing, May looked up. "THAT is gonna be funny to see Bean explain that one!!"
Rally shrugged and tried to look innocent. May just laughed. Around eleven fifteen, Bean came down the stairs, dressed in his slacks and white sleeveless shirt. He looked up at May who sat on the couch watching television. "Morning Bean!"
He smiled lightly, still squinting light out. "Morning kid. Rally around?"
"She's in the kitchen." May sang with a grin as she turned back to the television.
Bean arched an eyebrow and walked into the kitchen, stretching. He smiled when he saw Rally singing along to the radio as she washed some dishes. "Good morning."
"Good morning Bean!" Rally turned, cheerful answer on hand. "Sleep well?"
"Eventually." He arched an eyebrow and wrapped his arms around her waist, leaning over her shoulder.
She kissed his cheek. "Sorry." She winked and continued cleaning. "Hungry?"
"Sure."
"We have toaster pastries, cereal, waffles, microwave sausage. Maybe something else if you'd want lunch."
"Waffles works. Where they at?"
"In the freezer." She replied as he unwrapped his arms and then walked over to the fridge, pulling out the box. Popping a couple into the toaster he watched as Rally stopped cleaning a moment. Suddenly a phone rang. He looked over at the four on the counter, eyebrow raised. Rally grabbed one phone and tossed it to him. "It's probably the guy that called you earlier and yes that's yours."
May chose that moment to walk back in (pure coincidence of course) and watched with a grin as Bean clicked on the phone. "Bean Bandit."
"Oh good. I thought I had gotten the wrong number earlier."
"No. What do you need?"
"Well, just out of curiosity, who was that earlier? I was under the impression you didn't work with anybody."
Bean rolled his eyes. "I don't. She picked up because I wasn't there." May snickered as Rally grinned. .
"Oh. Girlfriend then?"
"Did you have question or just wanted to discuss my fucking phone?" Bean snarled into the phone as both May and Rally died of quiet giggling into the floor.
"Sorry! Yes!" squeaked over the phone. "I was told you would be able to pick up a cargo of arms."
"Probably. Where from?"
"Pier 16 on the lake. I need them delivered within a day of arrival. They come in next week, Wednesday."
"Sure, not a problem. What exactly am I delivering?"
"Uh, classified as illegal arms I suppose."
"Which would require someone with the skill to get away. We can discuss exact details later. Give me a call back at this number around two o'clock." Bean stated, scowling at May who was still giggling loudly at this point.
"Excellent! I'll call you later then. Thanks."
"Okay." He hung up and turned looking at the girls draped over each other, from laughing. "You're a handful you know that?" he growled with a frown.
"That's why you love her though." May giggled as she walked back into the living room with a smile.
"Yeah I know. I'm a sap." He replied as Rally smiled brightly.
"So, did you like Halloween this year?" Rally asked as she scrubbed the counter top again.
He thought a moment. "Yeah actually. It was fun. May can throw a block party for sure. And I got to see you in a hot costume."
Rally turned, pointing. "Yeah, well thanks for returning the favor. But, maybe we can do the costume thing again next year. It was kind of fun."
"Certainly was Ms. Vincent." He replied before stopping behind her, kissing her neck before moving to her collarbone. She closed her eyes, moving her fingers up to his unruly black hair.
"I've decided I officially like Halloween." She sighed.
"Good. At least we have something new to look forward to next year 'eh?"
"Right you are. Maybe we can even get a costume set next year. Like, actually planned between us this time."
"Sounds good so far." He replied.
She thought a moment. "How about Beauty and the Beast?"
Bean rolled his eyes and pulled her into his lap as he sat at the table. He brushed hair back from her cheek and looked into blue eyes. "Sounds good Belle."
She giggled and looked back into chocolate brown. "So, a plan for next Halloween. Lovely. Can we have the slumber party again too?"
He had his quirky smile cross his features. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
Author's notes- Hello again. ^^ Just a short & sweet one this time, 'eh? Just a silly Halloween trick; I just wanted to play with costumes and write something under ten pages. So, feel good fluff baby! This was volume 6; coming up next volume 7. Email any comments about this piece of fluff to me; I'll read it and see if I'll use the advice contained inside. ^^ Thanks and look for the next installment soon!! ^^ Cheers!!