Hello, it's me again; I'm here with the latest chapter of "Up In Smoke!" ready for your reading enjoyment.

Thank you,

-Bojack727

Chapter Eight: Rei and Momo go to the Market



Momo walked down the streets of Windia, Rei was at her side. The whole scene was abuzz with the sounds and sights of a large marketplace.

The Worren and the Grass Runner were a startling contrast to the fair- skinned, humanoid Windians. Momo had her long flowing red hair and white rabbit ears, while Rei had his tiger stripes and a long tail that was gently swinging back and forth as he walked along.

The unusual pair walked into the Market Square where all of the main shops and stands were set up. Countless merchants were busy trying to get peoples' attention or were in the middle of haggling with shoppers.

Momo removed her large scholar's hat and looked up, with her eyes closed, to feel the warmth of midday sun on her soft skin. She smiled and looked back at Rei. "Why don't you take a look around here while I go check out the science center for the equipment I need." She suggested with a smile.

"Sounds good, I was thinking of getting some new weapons anyway." Rei replied with a smile.

And with that, the two of them parted ways, Rei heading down towards the central market and Momo towards science center.

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Rei walked by the various stands. He saw a counter with a spread of various blades. Rei looked down at them with some visible interest as he eyed the various weapons. He looked into the small shop, but didn't see anyone.

Just then, a woman with dark hair and a red head band appeared, she was wearing gold chain around her neck and a pair of matching earrings. She also appeared to have some kind of tan and she was clad in a blue tunic. "Well, what do we have here, 'Mr. Fancy Pants'?" She announced as she leaned on one hip.

Rei looked at the woman quizzically. "Who are you?" He asked. The woman looked him over. "Well, you can call me Fiona," She replied. "And I'll call you handsome." She added in a cute tone of voice.

A large sweat bead appeared on Rei head as he scratched it. "Wow, you cut right to the chase!" He replied nervously.

The woman looked at him. "I love a man with green eyes and stripes." She replied in a sultry tone.

Rei was getting really nervous now. "Um, I'm just looking for weapons." He tried to reply.

"You may be looking for weapons, but you found me!" She replied, leaning over the counter and looking up at him.

Rei gulped as he was able to see her bosom through the "V-cut" of her tunic. "I think I'm at the wrong shop." Rei stuttered as he prepared to leave. "Besides, I've already got a girlfriend." He managed to say to her. He was about to make his move at any moment.

The woman leaned back and took out a nail file. "Your loss, stud, but drop by if you ever change your mind." She replied and began filing her nails.

Rei walked backwards frantically until he bumped into someone else, he almost jumped when he did. "Ah!" He exclaimed and turned around to see a shorter woman with red hair. "Oh no, not another one!" He cried out.

The woman looked at him with a confused expression and then placed her hands on her hips. "I don't know who you think are, but you can't just go bumping into anyone you please, especially not Shannon Ul-Darva." She announced proudly as she spoke her name.

"Sorry." Rei replied, holding his tail and trying to get the fur to stop bristling.

"What, now you think you can just make things all better with 'Sorry'?" She replied in anger. It was then that her voice took on a sarcastic tone to it. "Just 'cause you're furry, doesn't give you the right to walk all over those of us who just have skin!" She shot back.

"What have I gotten myself into?!" Rei exclaimed. "I'm surrounded by maniacs!" He added.

"I haven't even gotten started yet!" She replied.

"Lady, you've got issues that I don't want to _EVEN_ to be a part of!" Rei exclaimed.

The woman was taken back by this. "Okay then," She replied. "Would you be interested in buying something?" She asked, her tone suddenly becoming friendly.

Rei fell down from the weight a sweat bead on his head.

***

Momo was walking back from the Science Center when she saw Rei come running up with a sack over his shoulder.

The Worren caught up with her and walked along side of her.

***

Marcellus and Bernardo watched as Rei and Momo made their way out of the market and back down through the woods towards the Tower.

Marcellus put down his spyglass and turned towards Bernardo. "Yeah, they're out of the market, tell the men down in woods to get ready for them." He instructed.

Bernardo picked up his radio and spoke into it. "Waste 'em!"



~End of Chapter Eight~

Well, I'm glad to have this chapter ready for reading. I would also like to say that I hope you guys will go check out my new (single chapter) story called "Breath of Fire 2: Loved" and tell me what you think. The story will be up tomorrow and ready to check out. It's really different (in my opinion) from any of the other stories I've read.

Thanks for your time and please read and review so that I can know what you guys think of this little Rei/Momo adventure.

Also, If you guys were wondering about those two weird merchants that Rei bumped into, well I'll you. First off, that first merchant (credited as "Flirtatious Merchant") was based on a pretty generic depiction of an average Gypsy woman. As for that merchant named "Shannon Ul-Darva", well she's based on the very funny writer "Shannon". I got the idea for her name from various Welsh names I've heard of, and I've found several unusual Welsh names (Hey, I've got welsh background, so I can say that ;).

Bye,

-Bojack727

P.s. Sorry about this chapter being shorter then usual, but I am planning on the making the next chapter a longer one

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