A Mis-Match Made in Heaven Part 12
**note: in the end of the 5th paragraph of the chapter.. I do NOT own that saying/phrase. It was not created by me. It belongs to the 'not too bright' ppl who own/owned Dark Angel and then cancelled it. :P
also. The quote that Finn says.. I don't own that either. That belongs to the owners of the Simpsons. Whoo.. a lot of "Fox Network" stuff in this fic. (I wonder why..)
hopefully everyone was able to read chapter 10 and 11 in its entirety. Okey?
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Rollypolly: if you liked the F/N/V interaction. then you might enjoy this chapter. That's all the hints you're gonna get.. ;)
Bengallover: sorry to hear about your comp. I was wondering whether to include Summerlee.. and then I thought about a Family Studies teacher in jr. high. I think his name was Mr. Talon. Anywho.. he was this kindly old man. and he reminded me of Summerlee.. or is it the other way???
Ascamelien: glad you liked the Summerlee/Challenger bit I threw in. as for that Dog Eat Dog eppy.. yah.. I'm still kinda reeling from that.. and coolios.. another Torontonian! :) *waves her hand excitedly*
CrimsonCat: 132% ? that is a nice number.. lol! Today. a scorcher. well. nothing diff from what we've been getting.. cept the place where I work was extremely icky. Hmm..2hours? Where, where? That's so cools.. as for what I'm building up for.. heh heh.. read.. and you'll see. ;)
Nicky: I'm actually warming up to Finn myself.. or is that just cuz I like how I'm writing her in this fic? I'm not really sure. And yes. There will definitely be Danielle bashing..
A. Windsor: pale blue? I think it's purply-blue.. know.. I'm being so articulate.. ;) anywho.. enjoy this chapter.. more hilarity (is that a word?) to come.
Michi: hope you had a great vacation! And I feel so honoured that this is your current fave story.. *grins*
Lanneg: next chapter is already in works.. your need for m/r interaction will be satisfied.. (just not in this chapter)
Anyanka: glad to hear your safe and sound now. :) whew.. all that worrying was giving me an ..ulcer? ;) well, not really. but it could have lead to that..(eventually..)
And of course a special thank you to EIE!!!
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another sidenote:
As for Finn. ack!!! I'm sure ppl know this already.. but I just saw "Amazons" on Sunday again.. and lo and behold there she is.. playing that stupid blond bimbo who was basically tripping over herself by drooling all over poor Malone. And the fact that she was like having a threesome with her sister.. ew ew ew.. I couldn't stop laughing at how funny it looked!!!! Hee hee. Finn.. all Amazonian and messing around with ol' Neddy boy!!!! Sorry.. had to include that ramble.. now I'm shutting up.. here's the chapter.
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"How's my favourite brother in-law?" Finn asked cheerfully as she slapped Roxton on the back.
"Uh.." The couple was taken by surprise as they whirled around to see a very cheerful looking Finn.
"Alright. Break it up. None of that mushy stuff in public." She pulled Marguerite away from Roxton's arms. She then looked at Danielle. "You know how it always is with two people SO in love. Can't keep their paws off each other. Let alone stop talking about the other whenever they're apart. Right, Marguerite?" She asked as she wiggled her eyebrows.
Marguerite stood completely still. *I can't believe I got myself into this mess. Augh. And now Finn knows what's going on. I'm never going to hear the end of this. She was already hounding me about Roxton. She's going to be impossible to deal with.*
Finn smirked as she saw Marguerite's face. *Oh yeah, Marguerite. You better believe that I'm going to draw this out.* Smiling sweetly, she continued. "You shoulda seen them when they were dating. I mean, it was inevitable that they would tie the knot. Marguerite was always making goo goo eyes at him. Oh. Sometimes it was just plain sickening the way that she'd moon over him. Roxton this, Roxton that! I love Roxton.. blah blah woof woof."
*Oh, Marguerite's SO going to kill me.* Finn smiled brightly as Marguerite was practically shooting daggers at her. *I've gone this far.might as well run with this as long as I can before I die.*
"So, Danielle. The name's Danielle, right?" She took Danielle's silence as a yes. "Where's, Ralphie-boy?"
Looking at Finn in complete shock, she managed to sputter out, ".. R..rrrr.. Ral.. Ralphie-boy???"
"You know, your hubby? Your big ol' honey bunches of oats? Snookums? Whatever you call him." Finn was enjoying herself way too much. But she figured that it was time someone gave her what she deserved.
"How 'bout you two?" She turned to Calista and Lita. "I'm Finn. The sister in-law of the ever so rich and successful businessman, John Roxton. You know, the same John Roxton who married my ever brilliant sister, Marguerite, the owner of a very successful jewellery store. Who are you?" But Calista and Lita remained silent. "Cat got your tongues?" She cocked her head to the side and pouted. "Oh. Danielle, sweety-pie, I think I hear your cudly-wudly Ralphie-boy calling you.." She said as she made her voice sound more like baby talk.
"Ohmigod! She's insulting me!" Danielle muttered to Calista and Lita.
*Ya think?* "Gasp!" Finn raised a dainty hand to her forehead in a melodramatic fashion. "Heaven forbid!" She rolled her eyes. "Ooh, your powers of deduction are exceptional. I can't allow you to waste them here when there are so many crimes going unsolved at this very moment. Go, go for the good of the city." She exclaimed and then pointed towards the exit of the auditorium.
All three women were totally shocked and appalled at the way they were being treated. They were women of importance. They knew people in high places.. sort of.
When Finn noticed that they weren't moving she became impatient and said bluntly. "Alright. You need me to dumb it down a few notches for you? Simple. Be gone. Scram. Vamoose. Get lost Barbies!"
Disgusted by the manner they were being spoken to, Danielle flipped her hair, spun on her heal and walked away in a huff with her nose sticking up in the air. Calista and Lita followed her actions and did the same.
"If that nose sticks up any higher we'll need to add a new mountain to the world atlas. And Danielle. Watch out for that.."
*SMASH!* *glass shattering* *metal clanging* *A shrill scream* *THUD!*
"..table." She snickered. She shrugged her shoulders innocently and turned back to face Marguerite.
Marguerite looked incredulously at Finn. "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID THAT!" Finn flinched at the tone of Marguerite's voice. *I'm going to get it now. Okay, if you close your eyes, maybe it won't hurt as much. Out of sight, out of mind, right?*
Suddenly, she felt two arms wrap around her in a hug. "Thank you so much!!!"
Ned and Veronica were standing behind them. "Aww. Family moment." Ned cooed.
"That was.. wow! Amazing, Finn." Veronica praised.
"Yeah. I gotta agree." Ned smiled and gave her a friendly pat on the back.
"No problem. I enjoyed saying every single word. I mean, someone had to do it. It was high time someone stood up to them and gave them a taste of their own medicine. The way that they tormented you in high school. And then, after all those years, they still didn't grow up. I mean, you're at your high school reunion. You shouldn't have to deal with that kinda trash."
"I know. She even had the audacity to bring up.." She stared at Roxton and then quickly stopped dead in her tracks. "Nevermind."
The others looked on in confusion as she trailed off. However, Roxton's face, which had been beaming at Finn's outburst, suddenly dropped. He knew exactly what Marguerite was talking about.
"Look, after that little episode. I think I need a little air." Marguerite didn't want to deal with the questions right now. She needed time to think. To sort out her own feelings and thoughts right now. Because, as of now, her mind was in a jumbled mess.
"You want me to come with you?" Finn asked concerned.
"That's okay, Finn. I'll be fine." And she slowly walked out of the auditorium.
"Alright, was it just me, or was that a little weird." Ned asked.
Roxton remained silent. His mind was going through a million different things. Should he go and talk to her? Should he leave her alone? Did she want to talk to him? Did he want to reveal his true feelings?
Uh. Hello. what are you doing standing out here when she's out there?
By now, Roxton had given up trying to ignore the voice. Instead, he replied back as if talking to yourself in your head was the most natural thing to do. *You heard just as well as I did. She just needs some fresh air.*
Yeah right. And you believe that? You know as well as I do that she's still thrown off by Danielle bringing up the past.
*You just HAD to go there.*
Look. You have to face the facts. You betrayed her trust and hurt her. Hurt doesn't even begin to cover what she feels. She's not going to forgive and forget that quickly just because you decided to come to her rescue this one time.
*I told her I was sorry. I sent her flowers. What more can I do? Do I need to beg on my knees?*
Tsk tsk tsk. Typical male pig-headedness. You have to win back her trust. What did you think? One kiss and she'd melt in your arms and declare her undying love for you. POOF! And you all live happily ever after, 'The End'?
*Who said I thought that??? Did I say that? Where are you getting these crazy ideas???*
Whatever you say.
*Why do you always insist that I'm lying.*
Because you usually are. Look, are you going to stand here talking to yourself the rest of the reunion or are you gonna get your lazy butt outside and talk to her?
Roxton's inner discussion was interrupted by the sound of Veronica's voice. "Should someone go and see if she's okay? You know Marguerite, something's probably bothering her and she's too proud to say anything."
Slowly, all three pairs of eyes were on Roxton. *Whoo boy. Is it just me or is it getting a tad hot in here?* He cleared his throat. "Well. Hmm.." He started checking his pockets in search for something. "I must have left it in the car." He mumbled as his face started to heat up. "I seem to have forgotten something. If you'll excuse me, I'll be right back." And he slowly turned towards the exit of the auditorium.
As they saw him retreat out the door they all looked at each other knowingly.
"So, Veronica. What do you think now of my masterful skills?" He wiggled his eyebrows.
"Is he always like this?" Finn motioned to Ned.
"No." She smiled. "He's worse." The two of them began to laugh out loud.
"Hey. I resent that statement." He pouted.
"But I still love him anyways." She said as she pulled his head in for a kiss.
"What on earth was I thinking when I agreed to come? I'm being surrounded by lovey dovey couples. I think I'm going to gag! If you need me, I'll be at the refreshments table." And with that said, she walked off.
"Honey, I think we scared her off." Veronica said as she hugged her husband.
"We're not THAT sickeningly sweet, are we?"
"I never thought so. Maybe we should go join her at the refreshment table. I mean, she doesn't know anyone else except Marguerite and us."
"I think that's a good idea. Hmm, you know what another good idea would be?" There was a sudden glint in his eyes. And Veronica knew that could only mean one thing. He was up to no good.
"Oh no you don't!" She pointed an accusing finger at him.
He put on his best puppy dog face. "Aw common. I'm Malone the Matchmaking Magician!!!"
Rolling her eyes, she started to head towards the refreshment table muttering under her breath, "More like Malone the Moronic Maniac."
Ned stood there for a second. His brain working wonders to come up with a suitable match for Finn. That is, until his brain was finished processing Veronica's mumbled words. "Hey! I heard that!" He called out and started after her.
TBC.
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alright.. hope that satisfied ppls need to see more Danielle bashing.. as for the m/r-ness.. patience.. next chapter.. :) keep on reviewing! It's just a little clicky (on the purply blue button) away.
**note: in the end of the 5th paragraph of the chapter.. I do NOT own that saying/phrase. It was not created by me. It belongs to the 'not too bright' ppl who own/owned Dark Angel and then cancelled it. :P
also. The quote that Finn says.. I don't own that either. That belongs to the owners of the Simpsons. Whoo.. a lot of "Fox Network" stuff in this fic. (I wonder why..)
hopefully everyone was able to read chapter 10 and 11 in its entirety. Okey?
~*~*~*~
Rollypolly: if you liked the F/N/V interaction. then you might enjoy this chapter. That's all the hints you're gonna get.. ;)
Bengallover: sorry to hear about your comp. I was wondering whether to include Summerlee.. and then I thought about a Family Studies teacher in jr. high. I think his name was Mr. Talon. Anywho.. he was this kindly old man. and he reminded me of Summerlee.. or is it the other way???
Ascamelien: glad you liked the Summerlee/Challenger bit I threw in. as for that Dog Eat Dog eppy.. yah.. I'm still kinda reeling from that.. and coolios.. another Torontonian! :) *waves her hand excitedly*
CrimsonCat: 132% ? that is a nice number.. lol! Today. a scorcher. well. nothing diff from what we've been getting.. cept the place where I work was extremely icky. Hmm..2hours? Where, where? That's so cools.. as for what I'm building up for.. heh heh.. read.. and you'll see. ;)
Nicky: I'm actually warming up to Finn myself.. or is that just cuz I like how I'm writing her in this fic? I'm not really sure. And yes. There will definitely be Danielle bashing..
A. Windsor: pale blue? I think it's purply-blue.. know.. I'm being so articulate.. ;) anywho.. enjoy this chapter.. more hilarity (is that a word?) to come.
Michi: hope you had a great vacation! And I feel so honoured that this is your current fave story.. *grins*
Lanneg: next chapter is already in works.. your need for m/r interaction will be satisfied.. (just not in this chapter)
Anyanka: glad to hear your safe and sound now. :) whew.. all that worrying was giving me an ..ulcer? ;) well, not really. but it could have lead to that..(eventually..)
And of course a special thank you to EIE!!!
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another sidenote:
As for Finn. ack!!! I'm sure ppl know this already.. but I just saw "Amazons" on Sunday again.. and lo and behold there she is.. playing that stupid blond bimbo who was basically tripping over herself by drooling all over poor Malone. And the fact that she was like having a threesome with her sister.. ew ew ew.. I couldn't stop laughing at how funny it looked!!!! Hee hee. Finn.. all Amazonian and messing around with ol' Neddy boy!!!! Sorry.. had to include that ramble.. now I'm shutting up.. here's the chapter.
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"How's my favourite brother in-law?" Finn asked cheerfully as she slapped Roxton on the back.
"Uh.." The couple was taken by surprise as they whirled around to see a very cheerful looking Finn.
"Alright. Break it up. None of that mushy stuff in public." She pulled Marguerite away from Roxton's arms. She then looked at Danielle. "You know how it always is with two people SO in love. Can't keep their paws off each other. Let alone stop talking about the other whenever they're apart. Right, Marguerite?" She asked as she wiggled her eyebrows.
Marguerite stood completely still. *I can't believe I got myself into this mess. Augh. And now Finn knows what's going on. I'm never going to hear the end of this. She was already hounding me about Roxton. She's going to be impossible to deal with.*
Finn smirked as she saw Marguerite's face. *Oh yeah, Marguerite. You better believe that I'm going to draw this out.* Smiling sweetly, she continued. "You shoulda seen them when they were dating. I mean, it was inevitable that they would tie the knot. Marguerite was always making goo goo eyes at him. Oh. Sometimes it was just plain sickening the way that she'd moon over him. Roxton this, Roxton that! I love Roxton.. blah blah woof woof."
*Oh, Marguerite's SO going to kill me.* Finn smiled brightly as Marguerite was practically shooting daggers at her. *I've gone this far.might as well run with this as long as I can before I die.*
"So, Danielle. The name's Danielle, right?" She took Danielle's silence as a yes. "Where's, Ralphie-boy?"
Looking at Finn in complete shock, she managed to sputter out, ".. R..rrrr.. Ral.. Ralphie-boy???"
"You know, your hubby? Your big ol' honey bunches of oats? Snookums? Whatever you call him." Finn was enjoying herself way too much. But she figured that it was time someone gave her what she deserved.
"How 'bout you two?" She turned to Calista and Lita. "I'm Finn. The sister in-law of the ever so rich and successful businessman, John Roxton. You know, the same John Roxton who married my ever brilliant sister, Marguerite, the owner of a very successful jewellery store. Who are you?" But Calista and Lita remained silent. "Cat got your tongues?" She cocked her head to the side and pouted. "Oh. Danielle, sweety-pie, I think I hear your cudly-wudly Ralphie-boy calling you.." She said as she made her voice sound more like baby talk.
"Ohmigod! She's insulting me!" Danielle muttered to Calista and Lita.
*Ya think?* "Gasp!" Finn raised a dainty hand to her forehead in a melodramatic fashion. "Heaven forbid!" She rolled her eyes. "Ooh, your powers of deduction are exceptional. I can't allow you to waste them here when there are so many crimes going unsolved at this very moment. Go, go for the good of the city." She exclaimed and then pointed towards the exit of the auditorium.
All three women were totally shocked and appalled at the way they were being treated. They were women of importance. They knew people in high places.. sort of.
When Finn noticed that they weren't moving she became impatient and said bluntly. "Alright. You need me to dumb it down a few notches for you? Simple. Be gone. Scram. Vamoose. Get lost Barbies!"
Disgusted by the manner they were being spoken to, Danielle flipped her hair, spun on her heal and walked away in a huff with her nose sticking up in the air. Calista and Lita followed her actions and did the same.
"If that nose sticks up any higher we'll need to add a new mountain to the world atlas. And Danielle. Watch out for that.."
*SMASH!* *glass shattering* *metal clanging* *A shrill scream* *THUD!*
"..table." She snickered. She shrugged her shoulders innocently and turned back to face Marguerite.
Marguerite looked incredulously at Finn. "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID THAT!" Finn flinched at the tone of Marguerite's voice. *I'm going to get it now. Okay, if you close your eyes, maybe it won't hurt as much. Out of sight, out of mind, right?*
Suddenly, she felt two arms wrap around her in a hug. "Thank you so much!!!"
Ned and Veronica were standing behind them. "Aww. Family moment." Ned cooed.
"That was.. wow! Amazing, Finn." Veronica praised.
"Yeah. I gotta agree." Ned smiled and gave her a friendly pat on the back.
"No problem. I enjoyed saying every single word. I mean, someone had to do it. It was high time someone stood up to them and gave them a taste of their own medicine. The way that they tormented you in high school. And then, after all those years, they still didn't grow up. I mean, you're at your high school reunion. You shouldn't have to deal with that kinda trash."
"I know. She even had the audacity to bring up.." She stared at Roxton and then quickly stopped dead in her tracks. "Nevermind."
The others looked on in confusion as she trailed off. However, Roxton's face, which had been beaming at Finn's outburst, suddenly dropped. He knew exactly what Marguerite was talking about.
"Look, after that little episode. I think I need a little air." Marguerite didn't want to deal with the questions right now. She needed time to think. To sort out her own feelings and thoughts right now. Because, as of now, her mind was in a jumbled mess.
"You want me to come with you?" Finn asked concerned.
"That's okay, Finn. I'll be fine." And she slowly walked out of the auditorium.
"Alright, was it just me, or was that a little weird." Ned asked.
Roxton remained silent. His mind was going through a million different things. Should he go and talk to her? Should he leave her alone? Did she want to talk to him? Did he want to reveal his true feelings?
Uh. Hello. what are you doing standing out here when she's out there?
By now, Roxton had given up trying to ignore the voice. Instead, he replied back as if talking to yourself in your head was the most natural thing to do. *You heard just as well as I did. She just needs some fresh air.*
Yeah right. And you believe that? You know as well as I do that she's still thrown off by Danielle bringing up the past.
*You just HAD to go there.*
Look. You have to face the facts. You betrayed her trust and hurt her. Hurt doesn't even begin to cover what she feels. She's not going to forgive and forget that quickly just because you decided to come to her rescue this one time.
*I told her I was sorry. I sent her flowers. What more can I do? Do I need to beg on my knees?*
Tsk tsk tsk. Typical male pig-headedness. You have to win back her trust. What did you think? One kiss and she'd melt in your arms and declare her undying love for you. POOF! And you all live happily ever after, 'The End'?
*Who said I thought that??? Did I say that? Where are you getting these crazy ideas???*
Whatever you say.
*Why do you always insist that I'm lying.*
Because you usually are. Look, are you going to stand here talking to yourself the rest of the reunion or are you gonna get your lazy butt outside and talk to her?
Roxton's inner discussion was interrupted by the sound of Veronica's voice. "Should someone go and see if she's okay? You know Marguerite, something's probably bothering her and she's too proud to say anything."
Slowly, all three pairs of eyes were on Roxton. *Whoo boy. Is it just me or is it getting a tad hot in here?* He cleared his throat. "Well. Hmm.." He started checking his pockets in search for something. "I must have left it in the car." He mumbled as his face started to heat up. "I seem to have forgotten something. If you'll excuse me, I'll be right back." And he slowly turned towards the exit of the auditorium.
As they saw him retreat out the door they all looked at each other knowingly.
"So, Veronica. What do you think now of my masterful skills?" He wiggled his eyebrows.
"Is he always like this?" Finn motioned to Ned.
"No." She smiled. "He's worse." The two of them began to laugh out loud.
"Hey. I resent that statement." He pouted.
"But I still love him anyways." She said as she pulled his head in for a kiss.
"What on earth was I thinking when I agreed to come? I'm being surrounded by lovey dovey couples. I think I'm going to gag! If you need me, I'll be at the refreshments table." And with that said, she walked off.
"Honey, I think we scared her off." Veronica said as she hugged her husband.
"We're not THAT sickeningly sweet, are we?"
"I never thought so. Maybe we should go join her at the refreshment table. I mean, she doesn't know anyone else except Marguerite and us."
"I think that's a good idea. Hmm, you know what another good idea would be?" There was a sudden glint in his eyes. And Veronica knew that could only mean one thing. He was up to no good.
"Oh no you don't!" She pointed an accusing finger at him.
He put on his best puppy dog face. "Aw common. I'm Malone the Matchmaking Magician!!!"
Rolling her eyes, she started to head towards the refreshment table muttering under her breath, "More like Malone the Moronic Maniac."
Ned stood there for a second. His brain working wonders to come up with a suitable match for Finn. That is, until his brain was finished processing Veronica's mumbled words. "Hey! I heard that!" He called out and started after her.
TBC.
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alright.. hope that satisfied ppls need to see more Danielle bashing.. as for the m/r-ness.. patience.. next chapter.. :) keep on reviewing! It's just a little clicky (on the purply blue button) away.