FYI: I changed my name to OrangeGirlExplosion. The artist formally known as
DarkTrina. You may still call me that if you wish. But I love my new name!!
Moonbay and Raven walked into the casino without much trouble. Although, someone might trip over the bouncer's body in the coatroom. But Raven thought he hid it pretty well, so if someone tripped on it, then it was his or her own fault.
They made their way to a Blackjack table. Raven's eyes watched the cards as they were shuffled. He knew what cards he had and what the dealer had. He was positioned just barely out of the cameras view and he liked it that way.
" Hit me." He said.
He already had a King. He knew the dealer had a pair of nines. So the card he was going to get was going to be a Queen.
" 20! You win." The dealer said.
After winning 5 times in a row, Raven grew bored. Moonbay had already gone to play craps. He could hear how the game got its name from her yelling.
" 5!" A dealer said.
" Crap!!" Moonbay yelled.
Raven chuckled and decided to go and give her a hand before she had to pawn her new jewelry. Moonbay was about to roll again when he took her hand.
" Huh? Oh, hey Raven." She said.
" Let me give it a try." He said.
" Uh, sure." She said.
He took the dice and threw them. He didn't know if his skills would help him here, but it was worth a try.
" 11. Winner!" The dealer said.
" How did you do that?" She asked.
He shrugged and smiled.
" You must be my lucky charm." He said.
Moonbay blushed like crazy and looked down.
*************
After they had worn a fair share of money, they decided to leave those tables. People were staring at them and bouncers were giving them looks. They didn't want to get any unwanted attention. Raven especially wanted to leave. A lot of men were giving Moonbay looks as they passed her by. He gave them vicious glares and dirty looks and wrapped his arm around her waist.
Moonbay had turned the same color of her make-up several times that night. Raven was acting so.. different. If Van saw them, he would have to look twice to see if that was Raven. He hadn't lost his temper once and he didn't threaten anybody yet.
Now they were standing in front of a ZOID video game. People were betting on pilots and winning and losing.
" What do you think Moonbay?" Raven said.
" This is almost too easy." She said.
" I'm going to get in the game. You bet on my ZOID. I'll let you know which one I am." He said.
Raven got into the game. The other players saw he was barely 21 and decided to take him out early. That didn't work. He was in a Cannon Tortoise and he beat 7 Command Wolfs.
The people outside were shocked and silenced. Only Moonbay was cheering. Wit good reason, seeing as how they had just won $750,000. That was in addition to their other money.
" Whoo!!! You did it baby!! Yeah!!" She yelled.
Raven smiled in the seat. That WAS too easy.
" Amateurs." He said to himself.
Before he could begin another game, he was pulled out by his shirt collar. Some big, muscular dude was holding him above the ground.
" Your I.D.'s are invalid. Toriya-san." He said with apparent sarcasm.
" Chikushoo!! Your breath is invalid and I didn't say anything!" He said covering his nose and mouth.
" Hey!! Let go of me you horse!!"
" Moonbay!" Raven said.
She was caught too and two guys were trying to throw her out because she was fighting. She was doing pretty well though.
" Let go of her! Now!!" He yelled.
" She's going the same place you are buddy!" The main bouncer said.
" Hold your fire. Before you do anything else man, I got two words for you: Breath. Mint." He said.
" Get rid of them!" He yelled.
Raven decided it was time to go.
" Shadow!!" He cried.
The black organoid came into the casino in a flash of black light. He tail whipped the bouncers holding Moonbay.
" Run!!" Raven yelled.
He elbowed the man holding him and threw him over his shoulder. They were smart enough to cash in their chips after they won them. And they were quick to cash in the ones they won from the game. After that, they ran outside.
The bouncers were running after them. They jumped over people and benches to keep away from them. Raven jumped on Shadow and grabbed Moonbay. He flew down the street in no time.
They stopped a large fountain in the middle of the city. But they didn't know that. It looked just like the rest of the street. Except the fountain was black marble with holes and lights all over the place. The bouncers would need a little time before they caught up to them.
" Go back and take care of those bouncers and you can destroy the place if you like." Raven said.
" Raven!" Moonbay said.
" Fine. Just get rid of the bouncers." He said.
She gave him another warning look.
" Oh alright! Get rid of them but don't kill them." He said.
Shadow growled and fused with a nearby Dibison to get the bouncers with. Raven turned to Moonbay and sat down next to her.
" Not exactly the perfect date, but that was the most fun I've ever had." Moonbay said.
" Speak for yourself. That breath was heinous! I mean, his breath was kickin' like Van DAMM!!" He cried pretending to choke.
Moonbay started laughing while he was making gagging noises on the ground. They were so busy enjoying each other's company; they didn't notice that the fountain was turning on. Water sprouted up from the ground in streams.
" WTF?" Raven said.
" Wha? Whoa-hey!!" Moonbay said laughing.
" We're on a fountain!" He said.
" Wow! I haven't played in a fountain in so long!" She said.
" Played in a fountain?" He asked.
" Yeah!" She said.
Before Moonbay could explain what she meant, the speakers on either side of the canopy above them (Think Las Vegas.), started to play music. 'Waiting For Tonight' By Jennifer Lopez. Green laser lights lit up the fountain and the walkways. A heavy bass changed the color of the lights around the water turning the water many different colors.
" Dance with me." Moonbay said standing and offering her hand.
" What? Here? Now?" He asked confused and also standing.
" Of course! You should try new things! Why not?" She asked.
" Because there are people that could see us." He said.
" When has someone seeing you ever stopped you from doing something fun?" She asked.
" Well never but-"
" But I'm sure Van would be a better dancer." She said.
" WHAT?!!" He cried.
That got him going. He agreed to dance with her. Moonbay put his hands on her waist and her arms around his neck. They danced around the fountain to the heavy beat of the pop/dance song. The water continued to spray up; soaking them as they moved across the smooth marble. The water was warm as it drenched their clothes and splashed as they salsa through the puddles.
~Waiting for Tonight.
O-oh!
When you would be here in my arms.
Waiting for tonight.
O-o-oh!
I've dreamed of this love for so long!~
Raven didn't even know how he knew this dance. But he did and he was enjoying having Moonbay so close to him. He followed her lead at first, then he developed a style all his own. He didn't mind being soaking wet as they did it either. It was the most fun he hand in a long time.
~Gone all the days when the sun used to set.
On my empty heart all alone in my bed.
Tossing
And turning
Emotions were strong!
I knew I had to hold on!~
Moonbay swayed her body to the beat and pressed against Raven when he pulled her close. She spun easily on the slick marble as her dripping and stringy hair whipped around her face. She knew this went against her rules to keep her distance from him, but she was enjoying the feeling of his body adjacent to hers. He looked really cute with his hair as wet and stringy as hers.
~Waiting for Tonight.
O-oh!
When you would be here in my arms.
Waiting for tonight. (Tonight!)
O-o-oh! (Tonight!)
I've dreamed of this love for so long. (O-o-o-oh!)
Waiting for tonight.
O-oh!~
When the song ended, they froze in position to catch their breath. Both were smirking and panting. Raven had his arm around Moonbay's waist while her leg was drawn up to the side of his hip and her hands were on his shoulders.
" So?" She panted.
" So what?" He asked.
" So what did you think?" She asked.
" Honestly? That was wicked!" He said.
" I told you!" She said.
" Yeah, you told me. And I think I will take your advice about trying new things." He said.
" Really? So what are you going to try nex-Mmmm."
The movement of her lips was just too tempting to wait anymore. He closed the distance between them and pressed his mouth to hers. Moonbay was slightly surprised to say the least. But his lips were so soft and warm. She couldn't help herself.
Raven didn't know what in the seven hells he was doing. But he was enjoying it. His body was in a frenzy and he tingled all over. He never felt like this before. It was amazing. A blaze inside him was growing unrestricted into a wildfire. He decided it would be best for him to pull away before they both burst into flames.
" We should get back to the hotel." He panted.
Moonbay was out of breath also. She nodded.
" That's a good idea." She said.
*****************
Moonbay whimpered a little bit as Raven pushed her body against the door of their hotel room. His mouth was pressed hard to hers and he was nowhere near pulling away. She was having a hard time trying to open the door and kiss him at the same time. He was not helping the former but encouraging the latter.
She finally found the doorknob and opened it. They backed into the room and shut the door. After a few seconds the door opened again and Raven threw, literally, threw Shadow out and put a 'Go Away' sign on the door.
" Raven, you're making a terrible mistake!" Reese echoed in his mind.
" And coming into my head, so are you. I'm busy." He said.
" But she's just a transporter! She's not even a ZOID pilot! She doesn't even have an organoid! She can't even defend herself!" She said.
" She doesn't have too. I can." He said.
" She doesn't fight!!" She yelled.
" She doesn't have too!! I like it that way!! She's someone that cares about me and I care about her. She's different! She makes me peaceful and I like that." He said.
" I don't make you feel peaceful?" She asked pouting.
" You?! You make me feel like playing a game of 'Shoot the Ancient Zoidian'." He said.
" I know that's the anger talking." She said.
" And who do you think is causing it?" He asked.
" Don't worry. We'll take care of that stupid little transporter girl for you." She said.
" You do and I swear I'll make Fiona the last Ancient Zoidian." He said.
" Raven-"
" GOODBYE Reese." He said.
Raven shut her out of his mind. He made sure she would not bug him anymore. He smirked to himself. He didn't want any distractions for the rest of the night. He looked down at Shadow. He was curled up in a ball next to the door. He remembered what Reese said. He nudged the organoid with his foot. He raised his head.
" Go make sure there aren't any other organoids or anything snooping around the Gustav. And bring the Genosauer here. Make sure no one sees it. And if you do see something that shouldn't be where it is, kill it." He said.
Shadow roared in delight and took off.
" Just let them try and take my happiness away." He said to himself shutting the door behind him.
Moonbay and Raven walked into the casino without much trouble. Although, someone might trip over the bouncer's body in the coatroom. But Raven thought he hid it pretty well, so if someone tripped on it, then it was his or her own fault.
They made their way to a Blackjack table. Raven's eyes watched the cards as they were shuffled. He knew what cards he had and what the dealer had. He was positioned just barely out of the cameras view and he liked it that way.
" Hit me." He said.
He already had a King. He knew the dealer had a pair of nines. So the card he was going to get was going to be a Queen.
" 20! You win." The dealer said.
After winning 5 times in a row, Raven grew bored. Moonbay had already gone to play craps. He could hear how the game got its name from her yelling.
" 5!" A dealer said.
" Crap!!" Moonbay yelled.
Raven chuckled and decided to go and give her a hand before she had to pawn her new jewelry. Moonbay was about to roll again when he took her hand.
" Huh? Oh, hey Raven." She said.
" Let me give it a try." He said.
" Uh, sure." She said.
He took the dice and threw them. He didn't know if his skills would help him here, but it was worth a try.
" 11. Winner!" The dealer said.
" How did you do that?" She asked.
He shrugged and smiled.
" You must be my lucky charm." He said.
Moonbay blushed like crazy and looked down.
*************
After they had worn a fair share of money, they decided to leave those tables. People were staring at them and bouncers were giving them looks. They didn't want to get any unwanted attention. Raven especially wanted to leave. A lot of men were giving Moonbay looks as they passed her by. He gave them vicious glares and dirty looks and wrapped his arm around her waist.
Moonbay had turned the same color of her make-up several times that night. Raven was acting so.. different. If Van saw them, he would have to look twice to see if that was Raven. He hadn't lost his temper once and he didn't threaten anybody yet.
Now they were standing in front of a ZOID video game. People were betting on pilots and winning and losing.
" What do you think Moonbay?" Raven said.
" This is almost too easy." She said.
" I'm going to get in the game. You bet on my ZOID. I'll let you know which one I am." He said.
Raven got into the game. The other players saw he was barely 21 and decided to take him out early. That didn't work. He was in a Cannon Tortoise and he beat 7 Command Wolfs.
The people outside were shocked and silenced. Only Moonbay was cheering. Wit good reason, seeing as how they had just won $750,000. That was in addition to their other money.
" Whoo!!! You did it baby!! Yeah!!" She yelled.
Raven smiled in the seat. That WAS too easy.
" Amateurs." He said to himself.
Before he could begin another game, he was pulled out by his shirt collar. Some big, muscular dude was holding him above the ground.
" Your I.D.'s are invalid. Toriya-san." He said with apparent sarcasm.
" Chikushoo!! Your breath is invalid and I didn't say anything!" He said covering his nose and mouth.
" Hey!! Let go of me you horse!!"
" Moonbay!" Raven said.
She was caught too and two guys were trying to throw her out because she was fighting. She was doing pretty well though.
" Let go of her! Now!!" He yelled.
" She's going the same place you are buddy!" The main bouncer said.
" Hold your fire. Before you do anything else man, I got two words for you: Breath. Mint." He said.
" Get rid of them!" He yelled.
Raven decided it was time to go.
" Shadow!!" He cried.
The black organoid came into the casino in a flash of black light. He tail whipped the bouncers holding Moonbay.
" Run!!" Raven yelled.
He elbowed the man holding him and threw him over his shoulder. They were smart enough to cash in their chips after they won them. And they were quick to cash in the ones they won from the game. After that, they ran outside.
The bouncers were running after them. They jumped over people and benches to keep away from them. Raven jumped on Shadow and grabbed Moonbay. He flew down the street in no time.
They stopped a large fountain in the middle of the city. But they didn't know that. It looked just like the rest of the street. Except the fountain was black marble with holes and lights all over the place. The bouncers would need a little time before they caught up to them.
" Go back and take care of those bouncers and you can destroy the place if you like." Raven said.
" Raven!" Moonbay said.
" Fine. Just get rid of the bouncers." He said.
She gave him another warning look.
" Oh alright! Get rid of them but don't kill them." He said.
Shadow growled and fused with a nearby Dibison to get the bouncers with. Raven turned to Moonbay and sat down next to her.
" Not exactly the perfect date, but that was the most fun I've ever had." Moonbay said.
" Speak for yourself. That breath was heinous! I mean, his breath was kickin' like Van DAMM!!" He cried pretending to choke.
Moonbay started laughing while he was making gagging noises on the ground. They were so busy enjoying each other's company; they didn't notice that the fountain was turning on. Water sprouted up from the ground in streams.
" WTF?" Raven said.
" Wha? Whoa-hey!!" Moonbay said laughing.
" We're on a fountain!" He said.
" Wow! I haven't played in a fountain in so long!" She said.
" Played in a fountain?" He asked.
" Yeah!" She said.
Before Moonbay could explain what she meant, the speakers on either side of the canopy above them (Think Las Vegas.), started to play music. 'Waiting For Tonight' By Jennifer Lopez. Green laser lights lit up the fountain and the walkways. A heavy bass changed the color of the lights around the water turning the water many different colors.
" Dance with me." Moonbay said standing and offering her hand.
" What? Here? Now?" He asked confused and also standing.
" Of course! You should try new things! Why not?" She asked.
" Because there are people that could see us." He said.
" When has someone seeing you ever stopped you from doing something fun?" She asked.
" Well never but-"
" But I'm sure Van would be a better dancer." She said.
" WHAT?!!" He cried.
That got him going. He agreed to dance with her. Moonbay put his hands on her waist and her arms around his neck. They danced around the fountain to the heavy beat of the pop/dance song. The water continued to spray up; soaking them as they moved across the smooth marble. The water was warm as it drenched their clothes and splashed as they salsa through the puddles.
~Waiting for Tonight.
O-oh!
When you would be here in my arms.
Waiting for tonight.
O-o-oh!
I've dreamed of this love for so long!~
Raven didn't even know how he knew this dance. But he did and he was enjoying having Moonbay so close to him. He followed her lead at first, then he developed a style all his own. He didn't mind being soaking wet as they did it either. It was the most fun he hand in a long time.
~Gone all the days when the sun used to set.
On my empty heart all alone in my bed.
Tossing
And turning
Emotions were strong!
I knew I had to hold on!~
Moonbay swayed her body to the beat and pressed against Raven when he pulled her close. She spun easily on the slick marble as her dripping and stringy hair whipped around her face. She knew this went against her rules to keep her distance from him, but she was enjoying the feeling of his body adjacent to hers. He looked really cute with his hair as wet and stringy as hers.
~Waiting for Tonight.
O-oh!
When you would be here in my arms.
Waiting for tonight. (Tonight!)
O-o-oh! (Tonight!)
I've dreamed of this love for so long. (O-o-o-oh!)
Waiting for tonight.
O-oh!~
When the song ended, they froze in position to catch their breath. Both were smirking and panting. Raven had his arm around Moonbay's waist while her leg was drawn up to the side of his hip and her hands were on his shoulders.
" So?" She panted.
" So what?" He asked.
" So what did you think?" She asked.
" Honestly? That was wicked!" He said.
" I told you!" She said.
" Yeah, you told me. And I think I will take your advice about trying new things." He said.
" Really? So what are you going to try nex-Mmmm."
The movement of her lips was just too tempting to wait anymore. He closed the distance between them and pressed his mouth to hers. Moonbay was slightly surprised to say the least. But his lips were so soft and warm. She couldn't help herself.
Raven didn't know what in the seven hells he was doing. But he was enjoying it. His body was in a frenzy and he tingled all over. He never felt like this before. It was amazing. A blaze inside him was growing unrestricted into a wildfire. He decided it would be best for him to pull away before they both burst into flames.
" We should get back to the hotel." He panted.
Moonbay was out of breath also. She nodded.
" That's a good idea." She said.
*****************
Moonbay whimpered a little bit as Raven pushed her body against the door of their hotel room. His mouth was pressed hard to hers and he was nowhere near pulling away. She was having a hard time trying to open the door and kiss him at the same time. He was not helping the former but encouraging the latter.
She finally found the doorknob and opened it. They backed into the room and shut the door. After a few seconds the door opened again and Raven threw, literally, threw Shadow out and put a 'Go Away' sign on the door.
" Raven, you're making a terrible mistake!" Reese echoed in his mind.
" And coming into my head, so are you. I'm busy." He said.
" But she's just a transporter! She's not even a ZOID pilot! She doesn't even have an organoid! She can't even defend herself!" She said.
" She doesn't have too. I can." He said.
" She doesn't fight!!" She yelled.
" She doesn't have too!! I like it that way!! She's someone that cares about me and I care about her. She's different! She makes me peaceful and I like that." He said.
" I don't make you feel peaceful?" She asked pouting.
" You?! You make me feel like playing a game of 'Shoot the Ancient Zoidian'." He said.
" I know that's the anger talking." She said.
" And who do you think is causing it?" He asked.
" Don't worry. We'll take care of that stupid little transporter girl for you." She said.
" You do and I swear I'll make Fiona the last Ancient Zoidian." He said.
" Raven-"
" GOODBYE Reese." He said.
Raven shut her out of his mind. He made sure she would not bug him anymore. He smirked to himself. He didn't want any distractions for the rest of the night. He looked down at Shadow. He was curled up in a ball next to the door. He remembered what Reese said. He nudged the organoid with his foot. He raised his head.
" Go make sure there aren't any other organoids or anything snooping around the Gustav. And bring the Genosauer here. Make sure no one sees it. And if you do see something that shouldn't be where it is, kill it." He said.
Shadow roared in delight and took off.
" Just let them try and take my happiness away." He said to himself shutting the door behind him.