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Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
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[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : This should also be uploaded along with 16 & 17. Please review if this is gettin' good, and review anyway if this is starting to really get old. One way or another, review. Hehe, just read, enjoy and REVIEW.
GRAY : Like anyone would...
AUTHOR : *Strikes Gray with a lightning bolt* Damn critic... Anyway, like I said: Rev... I mean, Enjoy!!
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A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 18 : Reunion of Hearts
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
*Simultaneous GASP*
MARY : He's alive?!
KAI : Don't joke like that. You know the story of the 'boy' who cried wolf, right?
* Crowd laughs *
JACK : Shut up, Kai! He really is here...
* Meanwhile, outside the door *
GRAY : I wonder if they'll be shocked. Will they forgive me?
* Back inside the room *
JACK : I swear he's here!
MAYOR : Gray fell off the mountain and died last Spring, remember?
JACK : But he survived! And he's right at the front door!!
KAI : If he really was here then I'd see him at the...
* Kai opens door & sees Gray *
KAI : door? It's Gray!!
MARY : *Gasp* Gray!
GRAY : Hello everyone, I'm...
MAYOR : Kill him before he kills us!!!
GRAY : Huh?
* Everyone picks up some kind of tool and lunge at Gray *
JACK : What's everyone...
GRAY : Jack, you bastard!!
JACK : It's not my fault!
RICK : He's after Jack! Stop him!!!
POPURI : Hyaa!! Popuri Special Attack! One Hundren Chicken Pecks!!
* Popuri picks up a chicken (Don't ask where, 'cause I don't know either) and it's head starts to peck really fast, then she throws it at Gray *
GRAY : What the hell?
* Gray dodges the chicken by bending back in slow-motion and grabs the chicken then throws it back *
RICK : Popuri!!
POPURI : *Hit by the chicken* Big Brother... I'm sorry. *Passes out*
RICK : Why you..!!! Hyaaa!!!
* Rick charges for a few seconds *
RICK : Rick Special Attack : Ten Thousand Deadly Chicken Pecks!!
GRAY : This can't be good.
* Rick whistles and a horde of chickens start coming in from the window *
RICK : This is for Popuri!!
* As the chickens start coming in, Gray grabs Dukes bottle of wine and the mayor's pipe *
GRAY : I don't smoke nor drink. But this has to be done!!
* Gray makes a fire with the mayors pipe and drinks some wine then blows it towards the chicken, roasting them on the spot *
RICK : My... chicken. *Falls to his knees*
DUKE : My... wine. *Falls to his knees then cries*
* The chicken roasted in mid-air fall to the floor *
GRAY : Bleah!! I hate... wait a minute. Wine isn't half bad...
MAYOR : You'll pay Gray! *Lunges himself at Gray*
* Gray holds down the Mayor by pressing on his head *
GRAY : I'm not here to kill any of you...
MAYOR : *Pathetically trying to break free* Like I'd believe you. I can't forget the damage you caused our town! Trying to kill all fo us, you didn't give a damn!!
* Kai tries to sneak behind Gray with a flower vase *
KAI : Gotcha!
* Jack hits Kai from behind with his hammer *
JACK : I've always wanted to do that!
MAYOR : why Jack?!
JACK : He's telling the truth! He was the one who saved Karen from drowning.
MAYOR : But why did you try to kill us last Spring?
GRAY : I wasn't thinking straight... I was under a lot of stress.
* Mayor Thomas calms down *
MAYOR : Well, it seems that we owe Gray an apology.
GRAY : No, I should be the one apologizing.
RICK : My... chicken.
DUKE : My... wine.
POPURI : Oh shut up, you two!
RICK : I thought you were dead!
POPURI : No, you dummy.
* Drake walks into the room *
DRAKE : What happened here... Wow! Roasted chicken!
* Drake picks up a chicken and starts eating *
RICK : No~!
DRAKE : What's the matter?
RICK : My... chicken.
DRAKE : This was yours? Here, take it. I'm sorry.
* Drake hands over the finely roasted chicken *
RICK : (sob)
* Drake walks over to another corner and picks up another chicken *
DRAKE : This one looks good. *Chomp* wow... *mumble* good...
RICK : O_o ... *Passes out*
DRAKE : What's with him?
JACK : Beats me.
DRAKE : He didn't even touch his chicken.
GRAY : Why the hell are we talkin' about chicken?! It's like some weird-ass, perverted, good-for-nothing weirdo is guiding our every move.
* A bright light shines above Gray *
"Gray, come into the light."
GRAY : What? Why do I feel like this happened before?
"Just step into the damn light!"
GRAY : Alright, alright.
* Gray steps into the light *
AUTHOR : Damn you! You bastard! I thought I beat some sense into you the last time! It seems I really need to force it into that thick skull yours! Take this! Hyaaa!!
* Gray is relentlessly beaten with a bat... again *
GRAY : Ow... *twitch* *twitch* Did this happen before?
AUTHOR : Now I'll remove my existence from your memory... again.
* The light fades and Gray lies in pain on the floor *
JACK : Gray, you look like you beaten with a bat again.
GRAY : Really? 'Cause it hurts.
* Drake calls everyone's attention *
DRAKE : Everyone, I checked Karen's status and it seems that she's going to be fine.
JACK : That's relieving.
KAREN : Uh...
DRAKE : Ms. Karen?
JACK : Karen!! Your awake!
KAREN : Jack and... Gray?!
JACK : It's okay, he's changed his ways. He's a good guy now.
KAREN : *Sigh* Oh darn, I was looking forward to kicking his ass.
GRAY : Don't worry, the next time I go on a murderous attempt, you can kick my ass first.
KAREN : Don't worry, I will.
* A doctor walks into the room *
DOCTOR : What a mess... *gasp*
DRAKE : Hello! Nice to see you again. *sly grin*
DOCTOR : Ahhh!!!
* Doctor runs out screaming *
KAREN : He looked like he saw a ghost.
DRAKE : Nah... He's just tense.
JACK : Oh well.
MAYOR : Once Karen gets released, we'll have a party!
POPURI : That's great!
* Kai wakes up *
KAI : Die Gray!!
* Drake slaps Kai with a chicken *
DRAKE : Fool, he's not trying to kill you. He's changed.
KAI : Oh, I see. But who hit me earlier?
JACK : *Whistle*
KAI : Who?
DRAKE : Don't mind it... Let's leave Jack & Karen alone.
* Everyone but Jack & Karen leaves *
JACK : Karen.
KAREN : Jack.
* Jack leans over Karen *
JACK : Karen...
* Karen slaps Jack with a chicken *
KAREN : You lecher!! What the heck do you think you were doing with Ann?! You still haven't explained to me what that was about!!!
JACK : B-but Karen! I had no idea why she was there!! I swear! I was surprised myself when I saw her there.
KAREN : What do you mean?! She was lying next to you!!!
JACK : When I woke up, she was already there!!
KAREN : You expect me to believe you that easily?!
* Doug, Ann & Cliff enter the room *
DOUG : I could explain that. You see, Ann has sleeping problems.
KAREN : What?
ANN : I tend to sleep-walk every now and then.
JACK : Is that why you were next to me?!
DOUG : Well, yes. She wanders really far when she does sleep-walk. I even remember when she walked into the square back when we were in town!
ANN : Dad!
DOUG : But Cliff, remember the time she walked over to your bed and slept there? When you woke up, you had nosebleeds for days!! *Laugh*
CLIFF : *Blushes*
ANN : Dad!!!
* Doug bursts into a maniacal laugh then Ann starts stomping him to the floor *
KAREN : Jack, you've gotten yourself out of this one. But if this happens again, your next bed will be your last!!
JACK : Don't worry.
* The paranoid doctor cautiously walks into the room *
DOCTOR : Is h-he gone? Good. I'd like to say that Ms. Karen is ready for release tomorrow morning.
* Jack turns around *
JACK : Thanks doc!!
* The doctor recognizes Jack & runs out screaming *
DOUG : What's eatin' him?
ANN : Shut up!!
* Ann continues to stomp *
CLIFF : Maybe you shouldn't be fighting here.
ANN : You're right, Cliff.
DOUG : Phew! *Gets up* That got me hungry! Let's eat! It's on me!
KAREN : Are we included?
DOUG : *Smiles really wide* No
KAREN : Just because I'm in this bed doesn't mean that I can't kick your stingy ass!
* Karen jumps out of bed and pummels Doug senseless *
ANN : Wow! You gotta teach me that!
KAREN : Sure!
CLIFF : *Whispers to Jack* Women are scary.
JACK : *Whispers to Cliff* I know, I know.
KAREN : Well then, let's eat?
* Vincent walks in with some food *
VINCENT : Thought I'd drop by to bring some food since I heard that Karen woke up.
KAREN : How... thoughtful.
VINCENT : Don't mention it. I'll drop by again some other time, I gotta go.
JACK : But you just got here!
VINCENT : Yeah... Just thought I'd drop by on my way to the docks.
KAREN : In any case, thanks!
VINCENT : Bye!
* Vincent leaves *
KAREN : Let's dig in?
JACK : Let's eat!
A few minutes later at the hospital lobby...
GRAY : It's really great that everyone is fine now...
MAYOR : Yup, even you're here... No one would have expected that.
GRAY : Is everyone on the trip?
MAYOR : Yes, the whole town managed to get here. We had some difficulties, but we're all here. There was the exception of...
"I really thought you died that day."
GRAY : Huh?
* Gray turns around *
"I thought I would never see you again."
GRAY : Mary...
MARY : You bastard!!
* Mary Special Move : Book Slap of the Heavens *
GRAY : o_O Ow.....
MARY : You had me worried sick! *Crying*
GRAY : I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have given up on life that easily.
* Gray tries to embrace Mary *
MARY : Pervert!!
* Mary punches Gray, propelling him to the wall *
GRAY : Ouch... * Slides down wall *
MARY : Oh! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to hit you so hard!
MAYOR : That must've hurt... I'll leave these two for a while.
* Mayor Thomas 'leaves' *
MARY : I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!
GRAY : Since when could you hit so hard?
MARY : Well, I just got kind of emotional so I guess my adrenaline level just got really high. Sometimes that happens to certain plants when stimulated, my father told me that it happens once in a while in humans, too.
GRAY : Hehe... *Stands up and dusts himself* You're starting to sound like Manna...
MARY : *Blush* That's mean!!
GRAY : *Laugh* I'm just kidding...
MARY : *Laugh* I guess I kind of did a while ago, didn't I?
* They both stop laughing and a provocative silence follows *
GRAY : I... really missed...
MARY : Huh?
GRAY : I missed the times when we were in Mineral Town, just living normally.
MARY : Me, too.
GRAY : Well actually, the only person I missed was y...
* Loud rustling behind potted plant *
GRAY : What the hell?!
MARY : Huh? *Blush*
"Oh come on! Just tell her already!"
GRAY : Shut up! *Blush*
* Gray kicks aside the pot *
"You're no fun. That's why you'll never be a good blacksmith!"
GRAY : What does this have to do with being a blacksmith, Gramps?!
SAIBARA : Don't be so into the details! You try to kill the town and you're still a sissy-boy?! I thought that maybe you'd have learned something from that! But look at yourself, you can't even tell a girl how you feel!!
GRAY : Gramps!!! *Blush*
* Mary blushes even more *
MARY : W-We're not like that...
GRAY : Just mind your own business, Gramps!!
SAIBARA : Okay, okay. But don't come running to me when your 65 years old and still single!
* Saibara walks away *
SAIBARA : Boys these days!
GRAY : I'm sorry about my grandfather...
MARY : It's alright.
* Another silence fills the gap between them *
GRAY : Anyway, I really missed you. And the town.
* Gray steps closer to Mary *
MARY : Me too.
* Gray takes another step towards Mary *
GRAY : I never had the chance to tell you this then but...
* Gray moves closer *
MARY : What is it?
* Gray steps right in front of Mary *
GRAY : I might not have another chance to tell you this so I'll say it now...
MARY : *Blush* Y-Yes?
GRAY : I... I...
"How are things going between our two lovebirds? Going swell, eh?"
* Drake puts his head in between Gray's and Mary's *
DRAKE : Mmm... *Sniff* I can sense eros...
* Drake looks closely at Gray then shifts his eyes to Mary with a wide grin *
DRAKE : Hm... You two weren't planning anything, were you?
* Raises an eyebrow then smiles slyly *
GRAY : *Blush* W-What are you talking about?!!
MARY : *Blush* I-I need to go to um... the washroom.
* Mary rushes to the washroom *
"Why the hell did you ruin the mood?! It was perfect!!"
* People start coming out of their hiding places *
KAI : Things were really starting to heat up, hehehe.
SAIBARA : And I thought my grandson would've made his move.
POPURI : Aww... It was really romantic! But you spoiled it!
DRAKE : I had no idea!
ANN : Like hell you didn't!!
DRAKE : Oh come on now...
GRAY : What the hell were you all doing?!
DRAKE : It seems they were eavesdropping on ya.
GRAY : I KNOW THAT!!!
DRAKE : Sheesh, I was just answering your question.
GRAY : What's the idea with eavesdropping on me?
ANN : We were.. uh... making sure you... um... that you weren't plotting against us, again.
GRAY : That's bull!
ANN : See? You just looked like you wanted to kill us.
GRAY : What kind of excuse is that?!
DRAKE : Let me handle Gray. I'll calm him down.
GRAY : What?
* Drake pulls out panties from his pocket and flashes it at Gray *
DRAKE : These are Mary's...
* Gray passes out from the nosebleed *
ANN : Wow, it really worked. But how did you get Mary's panties?
DRAKE : These aren't.
KAI : But what were you doing with panties anyway?
DRAKE : I keep 'em for cases like this.
ANN : So you really keep women's underwear for this?
DRAKE : Doesn't everybody?
KAI : Weird...
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End of Chapter 18
Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
==================================================
[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : This should also be uploaded along with 16 & 17. Please review if this is gettin' good, and review anyway if this is starting to really get old. One way or another, review. Hehe, just read, enjoy and REVIEW.
GRAY : Like anyone would...
AUTHOR : *Strikes Gray with a lightning bolt* Damn critic... Anyway, like I said: Rev... I mean, Enjoy!!
==================================================
A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 18 : Reunion of Hearts
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
*Simultaneous GASP*
MARY : He's alive?!
KAI : Don't joke like that. You know the story of the 'boy' who cried wolf, right?
* Crowd laughs *
JACK : Shut up, Kai! He really is here...
* Meanwhile, outside the door *
GRAY : I wonder if they'll be shocked. Will they forgive me?
* Back inside the room *
JACK : I swear he's here!
MAYOR : Gray fell off the mountain and died last Spring, remember?
JACK : But he survived! And he's right at the front door!!
KAI : If he really was here then I'd see him at the...
* Kai opens door & sees Gray *
KAI : door? It's Gray!!
MARY : *Gasp* Gray!
GRAY : Hello everyone, I'm...
MAYOR : Kill him before he kills us!!!
GRAY : Huh?
* Everyone picks up some kind of tool and lunge at Gray *
JACK : What's everyone...
GRAY : Jack, you bastard!!
JACK : It's not my fault!
RICK : He's after Jack! Stop him!!!
POPURI : Hyaa!! Popuri Special Attack! One Hundren Chicken Pecks!!
* Popuri picks up a chicken (Don't ask where, 'cause I don't know either) and it's head starts to peck really fast, then she throws it at Gray *
GRAY : What the hell?
* Gray dodges the chicken by bending back in slow-motion and grabs the chicken then throws it back *
RICK : Popuri!!
POPURI : *Hit by the chicken* Big Brother... I'm sorry. *Passes out*
RICK : Why you..!!! Hyaaa!!!
* Rick charges for a few seconds *
RICK : Rick Special Attack : Ten Thousand Deadly Chicken Pecks!!
GRAY : This can't be good.
* Rick whistles and a horde of chickens start coming in from the window *
RICK : This is for Popuri!!
* As the chickens start coming in, Gray grabs Dukes bottle of wine and the mayor's pipe *
GRAY : I don't smoke nor drink. But this has to be done!!
* Gray makes a fire with the mayors pipe and drinks some wine then blows it towards the chicken, roasting them on the spot *
RICK : My... chicken. *Falls to his knees*
DUKE : My... wine. *Falls to his knees then cries*
* The chicken roasted in mid-air fall to the floor *
GRAY : Bleah!! I hate... wait a minute. Wine isn't half bad...
MAYOR : You'll pay Gray! *Lunges himself at Gray*
* Gray holds down the Mayor by pressing on his head *
GRAY : I'm not here to kill any of you...
MAYOR : *Pathetically trying to break free* Like I'd believe you. I can't forget the damage you caused our town! Trying to kill all fo us, you didn't give a damn!!
* Kai tries to sneak behind Gray with a flower vase *
KAI : Gotcha!
* Jack hits Kai from behind with his hammer *
JACK : I've always wanted to do that!
MAYOR : why Jack?!
JACK : He's telling the truth! He was the one who saved Karen from drowning.
MAYOR : But why did you try to kill us last Spring?
GRAY : I wasn't thinking straight... I was under a lot of stress.
* Mayor Thomas calms down *
MAYOR : Well, it seems that we owe Gray an apology.
GRAY : No, I should be the one apologizing.
RICK : My... chicken.
DUKE : My... wine.
POPURI : Oh shut up, you two!
RICK : I thought you were dead!
POPURI : No, you dummy.
* Drake walks into the room *
DRAKE : What happened here... Wow! Roasted chicken!
* Drake picks up a chicken and starts eating *
RICK : No~!
DRAKE : What's the matter?
RICK : My... chicken.
DRAKE : This was yours? Here, take it. I'm sorry.
* Drake hands over the finely roasted chicken *
RICK : (sob)
* Drake walks over to another corner and picks up another chicken *
DRAKE : This one looks good. *Chomp* wow... *mumble* good...
RICK : O_o ... *Passes out*
DRAKE : What's with him?
JACK : Beats me.
DRAKE : He didn't even touch his chicken.
GRAY : Why the hell are we talkin' about chicken?! It's like some weird-ass, perverted, good-for-nothing weirdo is guiding our every move.
* A bright light shines above Gray *
"Gray, come into the light."
GRAY : What? Why do I feel like this happened before?
"Just step into the damn light!"
GRAY : Alright, alright.
* Gray steps into the light *
AUTHOR : Damn you! You bastard! I thought I beat some sense into you the last time! It seems I really need to force it into that thick skull yours! Take this! Hyaaa!!
* Gray is relentlessly beaten with a bat... again *
GRAY : Ow... *twitch* *twitch* Did this happen before?
AUTHOR : Now I'll remove my existence from your memory... again.
* The light fades and Gray lies in pain on the floor *
JACK : Gray, you look like you beaten with a bat again.
GRAY : Really? 'Cause it hurts.
* Drake calls everyone's attention *
DRAKE : Everyone, I checked Karen's status and it seems that she's going to be fine.
JACK : That's relieving.
KAREN : Uh...
DRAKE : Ms. Karen?
JACK : Karen!! Your awake!
KAREN : Jack and... Gray?!
JACK : It's okay, he's changed his ways. He's a good guy now.
KAREN : *Sigh* Oh darn, I was looking forward to kicking his ass.
GRAY : Don't worry, the next time I go on a murderous attempt, you can kick my ass first.
KAREN : Don't worry, I will.
* A doctor walks into the room *
DOCTOR : What a mess... *gasp*
DRAKE : Hello! Nice to see you again. *sly grin*
DOCTOR : Ahhh!!!
* Doctor runs out screaming *
KAREN : He looked like he saw a ghost.
DRAKE : Nah... He's just tense.
JACK : Oh well.
MAYOR : Once Karen gets released, we'll have a party!
POPURI : That's great!
* Kai wakes up *
KAI : Die Gray!!
* Drake slaps Kai with a chicken *
DRAKE : Fool, he's not trying to kill you. He's changed.
KAI : Oh, I see. But who hit me earlier?
JACK : *Whistle*
KAI : Who?
DRAKE : Don't mind it... Let's leave Jack & Karen alone.
* Everyone but Jack & Karen leaves *
JACK : Karen.
KAREN : Jack.
* Jack leans over Karen *
JACK : Karen...
* Karen slaps Jack with a chicken *
KAREN : You lecher!! What the heck do you think you were doing with Ann?! You still haven't explained to me what that was about!!!
JACK : B-but Karen! I had no idea why she was there!! I swear! I was surprised myself when I saw her there.
KAREN : What do you mean?! She was lying next to you!!!
JACK : When I woke up, she was already there!!
KAREN : You expect me to believe you that easily?!
* Doug, Ann & Cliff enter the room *
DOUG : I could explain that. You see, Ann has sleeping problems.
KAREN : What?
ANN : I tend to sleep-walk every now and then.
JACK : Is that why you were next to me?!
DOUG : Well, yes. She wanders really far when she does sleep-walk. I even remember when she walked into the square back when we were in town!
ANN : Dad!
DOUG : But Cliff, remember the time she walked over to your bed and slept there? When you woke up, you had nosebleeds for days!! *Laugh*
CLIFF : *Blushes*
ANN : Dad!!!
* Doug bursts into a maniacal laugh then Ann starts stomping him to the floor *
KAREN : Jack, you've gotten yourself out of this one. But if this happens again, your next bed will be your last!!
JACK : Don't worry.
* The paranoid doctor cautiously walks into the room *
DOCTOR : Is h-he gone? Good. I'd like to say that Ms. Karen is ready for release tomorrow morning.
* Jack turns around *
JACK : Thanks doc!!
* The doctor recognizes Jack & runs out screaming *
DOUG : What's eatin' him?
ANN : Shut up!!
* Ann continues to stomp *
CLIFF : Maybe you shouldn't be fighting here.
ANN : You're right, Cliff.
DOUG : Phew! *Gets up* That got me hungry! Let's eat! It's on me!
KAREN : Are we included?
DOUG : *Smiles really wide* No
KAREN : Just because I'm in this bed doesn't mean that I can't kick your stingy ass!
* Karen jumps out of bed and pummels Doug senseless *
ANN : Wow! You gotta teach me that!
KAREN : Sure!
CLIFF : *Whispers to Jack* Women are scary.
JACK : *Whispers to Cliff* I know, I know.
KAREN : Well then, let's eat?
* Vincent walks in with some food *
VINCENT : Thought I'd drop by to bring some food since I heard that Karen woke up.
KAREN : How... thoughtful.
VINCENT : Don't mention it. I'll drop by again some other time, I gotta go.
JACK : But you just got here!
VINCENT : Yeah... Just thought I'd drop by on my way to the docks.
KAREN : In any case, thanks!
VINCENT : Bye!
* Vincent leaves *
KAREN : Let's dig in?
JACK : Let's eat!
A few minutes later at the hospital lobby...
GRAY : It's really great that everyone is fine now...
MAYOR : Yup, even you're here... No one would have expected that.
GRAY : Is everyone on the trip?
MAYOR : Yes, the whole town managed to get here. We had some difficulties, but we're all here. There was the exception of...
"I really thought you died that day."
GRAY : Huh?
* Gray turns around *
"I thought I would never see you again."
GRAY : Mary...
MARY : You bastard!!
* Mary Special Move : Book Slap of the Heavens *
GRAY : o_O Ow.....
MARY : You had me worried sick! *Crying*
GRAY : I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have given up on life that easily.
* Gray tries to embrace Mary *
MARY : Pervert!!
* Mary punches Gray, propelling him to the wall *
GRAY : Ouch... * Slides down wall *
MARY : Oh! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to hit you so hard!
MAYOR : That must've hurt... I'll leave these two for a while.
* Mayor Thomas 'leaves' *
MARY : I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!
GRAY : Since when could you hit so hard?
MARY : Well, I just got kind of emotional so I guess my adrenaline level just got really high. Sometimes that happens to certain plants when stimulated, my father told me that it happens once in a while in humans, too.
GRAY : Hehe... *Stands up and dusts himself* You're starting to sound like Manna...
MARY : *Blush* That's mean!!
GRAY : *Laugh* I'm just kidding...
MARY : *Laugh* I guess I kind of did a while ago, didn't I?
* They both stop laughing and a provocative silence follows *
GRAY : I... really missed...
MARY : Huh?
GRAY : I missed the times when we were in Mineral Town, just living normally.
MARY : Me, too.
GRAY : Well actually, the only person I missed was y...
* Loud rustling behind potted plant *
GRAY : What the hell?!
MARY : Huh? *Blush*
"Oh come on! Just tell her already!"
GRAY : Shut up! *Blush*
* Gray kicks aside the pot *
"You're no fun. That's why you'll never be a good blacksmith!"
GRAY : What does this have to do with being a blacksmith, Gramps?!
SAIBARA : Don't be so into the details! You try to kill the town and you're still a sissy-boy?! I thought that maybe you'd have learned something from that! But look at yourself, you can't even tell a girl how you feel!!
GRAY : Gramps!!! *Blush*
* Mary blushes even more *
MARY : W-We're not like that...
GRAY : Just mind your own business, Gramps!!
SAIBARA : Okay, okay. But don't come running to me when your 65 years old and still single!
* Saibara walks away *
SAIBARA : Boys these days!
GRAY : I'm sorry about my grandfather...
MARY : It's alright.
* Another silence fills the gap between them *
GRAY : Anyway, I really missed you. And the town.
* Gray steps closer to Mary *
MARY : Me too.
* Gray takes another step towards Mary *
GRAY : I never had the chance to tell you this then but...
* Gray moves closer *
MARY : What is it?
* Gray steps right in front of Mary *
GRAY : I might not have another chance to tell you this so I'll say it now...
MARY : *Blush* Y-Yes?
GRAY : I... I...
"How are things going between our two lovebirds? Going swell, eh?"
* Drake puts his head in between Gray's and Mary's *
DRAKE : Mmm... *Sniff* I can sense eros...
* Drake looks closely at Gray then shifts his eyes to Mary with a wide grin *
DRAKE : Hm... You two weren't planning anything, were you?
* Raises an eyebrow then smiles slyly *
GRAY : *Blush* W-What are you talking about?!!
MARY : *Blush* I-I need to go to um... the washroom.
* Mary rushes to the washroom *
"Why the hell did you ruin the mood?! It was perfect!!"
* People start coming out of their hiding places *
KAI : Things were really starting to heat up, hehehe.
SAIBARA : And I thought my grandson would've made his move.
POPURI : Aww... It was really romantic! But you spoiled it!
DRAKE : I had no idea!
ANN : Like hell you didn't!!
DRAKE : Oh come on now...
GRAY : What the hell were you all doing?!
DRAKE : It seems they were eavesdropping on ya.
GRAY : I KNOW THAT!!!
DRAKE : Sheesh, I was just answering your question.
GRAY : What's the idea with eavesdropping on me?
ANN : We were.. uh... making sure you... um... that you weren't plotting against us, again.
GRAY : That's bull!
ANN : See? You just looked like you wanted to kill us.
GRAY : What kind of excuse is that?!
DRAKE : Let me handle Gray. I'll calm him down.
GRAY : What?
* Drake pulls out panties from his pocket and flashes it at Gray *
DRAKE : These are Mary's...
* Gray passes out from the nosebleed *
ANN : Wow, it really worked. But how did you get Mary's panties?
DRAKE : These aren't.
KAI : But what were you doing with panties anyway?
DRAKE : I keep 'em for cases like this.
ANN : So you really keep women's underwear for this?
DRAKE : Doesn't everybody?
KAI : Weird...
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End of Chapter 18