Chapter 8!! Yeah I'm REALLY planning on getting this done soon! Actually, this is the second-last chap! Ehm... second-last.. that sounds so wrong... why isn't there a word for "vorletzte"?? Well, altogether there are 9 chaps so you know what I mean now XD
So rejoice becauseyour ordeals might have an end soon XD But I'm thinking of an epilogue.. some kind of one chapter sequal… (well knowing me it'll be 3947 chapters in the end) Well, depends if you'd like to have one. I'll ask when I'm done with this. But for a change I wrote a humor-yaoi-really stupid Rockman FF today (my usual style... just plus Yaoi XD) because I was bored. I wonder if I should translate it and post here...) It's with X, Zero and Axl. Anybody interested?
And again, some statements to the reviewers:
RemmZ: Your begging has been heard Here you are! XD
Gamegirl: Rude X? Are you talking about your FF? I'm not intending on turning X rude here, it just doesn't fit... I'll mail you as soon as I'm home, have been gone over the holidays!
DarkAnimus: Thanks a lot XDD I always love to hear that people like the crap I'm writing here
D.Zero D.X: Thanks for the Link! Didn't have the time to look yet, but since I'm back to work now I will see it rather sooner than later!! Hope you like the outcome of this fic -- I suck... bows down to Zeal
Private: You review's not bad! I love it! I always love your reviews because I'm always curious if you still like it with all that Shounen-ai XD Don't worry, it'll end soon XDD I know I'm awful with stretching the storyline ;; Btw, I've got a humor FF from Rockman as well, it'll be on my page when it's updated sometime... I might upload it here as well. No Yaoi at all, maybe you'll like it
Freaky Person: Thanks for your support! I'll try my best! (well, a little late since it's already written cough) But I hope you'll like the ending more than me. It's REALLY awfully fluffy I'm afraid ;;;; (as if nobody would have guessed...) Only one more chap to go now!
Thanks to anyone reading this btw, I love you all! XD
So no more hesitation, X's POV
I stride along the corridors, Alia just left. I still wonder what plan she might have. I have to admit, Alia's surprising me! She knew lot of stuff I never thought she would have realized! I think if it was her I was in love with she would have already known before me…
I head for the cafeteria. Gotta get something to eat…
As I walk in there, I see some rookies talking, nothing unusual. But wait, there's Zero! Sitting alone at a table in a corner. As always. Just as I said, nothing unusual here. I get myself some cornflakes and walk over to him.
"Hey Zero. Long time no see!" I smile at him, but he looks like the milk he just drank was acid.
"Where's Alia?"
"Ah, don't know. Off to work I assume."
"So your little date is already over?"
"There was nothing about a date, we just… talked."
"About what?"
"Well… I don't wanna talk about it. Stuff I have on my mind lately…"
Now he looks pissed.
"What's wrong with you Zero?"
"What do you think?!"
"Is it because I talked to her and not to you?"
"YES! EHM, NO I MEAN!!! It's something else!! Of course!"
"Zero, you know I always talk to you about my problems and such, but in this case… I just can't, I'm sorry. Plus, I don't want to bother you with my problems all the time…"
That's so true. Must be hell for Zero listening to my whining all along, mostly about my dislike for being a Hunter.
"No, I'm sorry X. For acting so weird, I just… ehm.. thought I cought you in the middle of something… disturbing… you know…"
Now I laugh. So I was right after all! Wait till Alia hears this!
"I just wondered X. Did you really want to go out with Iris? I think I might have made a mistake by arranging that. I only wanted to do you a favor, I thought you liked her…"
"Hey, it's okay, it was the thought that counts. You just meant well.
"Sure… Want my little buddy to be happy after all!" Now he smiles again. "Because I just realized this morning that I've made a mistake. Think I got it wrong who you are in love with!"
I gulp. No!! Not again! Did he find our after all?? Just be calm X….
"Oh yeah? So who do you think it is?"
"So I am right? There actually IS someone you like??" He looks totally excited.
"Ehm, yes… actually…"
And now I'm blushing again. Well, guess I made it a long time without blushing already… at least a little progress… Everything has an end right?
"I knew it!! Yeah, I should have known really! I mean, no one with all his senses together could ever fall for that nag Iris right?"
"I suppose so…" I smile with a sweatdrop. What is he up to?
"Haha, alright. So just tell me if I should help you to get a date with Alia! But you seem to get along very well on your own already, right?"
Is Zero really that stupid or is it just me? Back to my imposter theory… This simply CANNOT be Zero! This guy, whoever he is, got Zero's body and obviously is not blessed with something like a brain or keen perception. Right, as Alia said, I might be a little naïve as well, but this is ridicolous! And imposter-Zero – hey, I wonder if he might be the hippie-Zero of my dream – just continues grinning stupidly. I'm tempted to just stand up and walk away… But I don't. Let's give it a try to give imposter-Zero the chance not to make the same mistake twice.
"Listen, impo- ahhhh Zero! I'm N O T in love with Alia, okay? Got me? Please DON'T arrange anything!"
Now he looks beaten.
"Aww… I was so sure…hm. I'm sorry. It seems you actually DO like Iris and my talking about she's being a nag and nobody with all his senses could like her just daunted you so you just said you dislike her."
I punch his head.
"OUTCH!! HEY YOU LITTLE – "
"Zero, would you KINDLY stop talking such crap now? I really – hey, wait!! What are you doing??"
Zero suddenly grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder like I was some kind of baggage. I start pounding on his back.
"Let me down Zero!! What's wrong with you?!"
"Wrong with me? Who just punched me? Better take care of you before you seriously hurt someone or yourself."
"ZERO!!! L E T M E D O W N!!!"
I'm a bit desperate now… All the rookies are watching us as Zero is walking calmly out of the cafeteria with me over his shoulder. He even has the nerve to whistle!! Some rookies are chuckling. It's so embarassing…
After a while, nobody of us said a word so far, I try to find out what this is about.
"Zero… sorry if I'm interrupting you at something, but do you consider it possible within the next days to let me down again?"
"Hm. I'll decide later."
So much for being polite. Hey, at least nobody can say I didn't try!
"HELL ZERO LET ME DOWN THIS INSTANT YOU GODDAMN JERK!!!!"
Wow! Did I just say that? All on my own?
"Hm. Well, not really the best, I know you can do better than that."
"Than what?!" I'm confused. What is he talking about? He doesn't seem concerned one bit about what I said.
"Cursing. Swearing. Okay, you're still learning, but you can do better, I'm sure!"
He's outmatching me. No doubt. I could give up right now.
"Okay Zero, you won! You can let me down now! I'll do anything you want okay?"
"Anything??"
I frown. What does he mean?
"HEY GUYS! There you are!!"
Zero stops dead in track. I just can assume why. That cheery, AWFUL voice came from Iris… Right now I'm THANKFUL Zero didn't let me off yet so I can't see her.
"We were already looking for you."
Huh?! That was Alia?! Alia and Iris? But what?!
"And who are you? Didn't I see you somewhere before?" Zero asks with a very devaluing undertone.
"I'm Sara, a friend of Iris. Teehee!"
Oh my good!! Stupid giggling girl!! I'm sure I know this giggling!! Sounds like one of that girls I overheard talking about Iris and Zero that day! Man I wanna know what's going on here!! I can't see!!
"Ehm.. Zero.. won't you let X down already? It's not quite.. ehm… amusing talking to his butt…"
Oh thanks a lot Alia! That's absolutely NOT embarassing in ANY way… Irony is flying low today… But hey, it worked! Zero lets me down finally. And I turn around.
"Oh. Hi…"
I was right. It WAS one of those girls. Actually it was the one that said that Iris and Zero have kissed. OH how I hate her…
"Alia, what's going on here?"
I hope she's explaining this now. I'm sure this has something to do with her plan. But I assumed – and sure HOPED – she would tell me what her plan is about BEFORE she starts it… she can't explain it in front of Zero, right?
"Oh, after our little talk this morning, X, I thought what we could do. And I had the ultimate idea!"
NO!! Please Alia!! Don't talk about our conversation!! I'm shaking my head nervously, but not to much, hoping only she gets the hint.
"I really don't think you have to be ashamed X. It's totally okay! And I thought I could make it easier for the both of you!"
Now she smiles at Zero. ARRGG I'm SOOO gonna pay her back on this!!! And I trusted her!!
"You two are best friends and sharing so much! And you should trust each other!"
What's this about?! Please stop Alia!!!
"So I thought about arranging another date."
Alright, I'm ready to strangle her! Here we go!
"Actually, it's a double date!!"
She smiles happily when she sees our confused expressions. I stop dead in my start to strangle her.
"Pardon?" Zero and me ask at the same time. Holy cow, Alia, what are you up to?!
"See, Since neither of you is coming out with his true feelings I thought I'd help a bit. I don't know who Zero likes, but I sure know who X likes. So I arranged this to give you a little start-help to get it going finally! As you don't seem capable to do it on your own."
The last sentence had a sliiiightly reproachful undertone… And damn, I think I blush again! And so does Zero. But why him?! Could it be… oh no don't tell me he likes that stupid Sara-girl! Or after all, Iris?!
"You guys will go out with these.. ehm… ladies tonight, understood? Iris will be X's date, Sara will be Zero's. And the four of you will have loooots of fun finding out how fuuuunny it can be having fun with the other's partners as well and they don't intend to take your friend away from you alright? And pleaaase be so kind and don't hide your feelings any more!"
I'm totally dumbfounded… what the HELL has gotten into Alia?! Not that I only did not get ONE word of that last speech, but, hello??? With this action she's pracically telling Zero I'm truly in love with Iris!! As she stated she know perfectly well who I have a crush on and she plans to get us together! Oh lord please let me die a quick and painless death! Or better, let Alia die a loooong and paaaainful death!!!
"Haha, will you excuse us just a second??"
I grab Alia's arm and go a few meters away from the others, out of ear-shot. Then I start talking to her desperately.
"Alia!! What's wrong with you?? Are you on drugs?! I thought you wanted to HELP me!!!"
"Aww… X…" She shakes her head, putting her hands on my shoulders. "I knew you wouldn't understand. But trust me, it's all according to our plan!"
"OUR plan??? As far as I know I'm not adepted in ANY of YOUR adventerous plans!!!"
"For a purpose! It wouldn't work if you were!"
"How come?!"
"Trust me X. Just trust me. Okay? Now go, have fun! And remember what I told ya! Don't hide your true feelings any more!"
With that, she walks away, leaving me standing there like a complete idiot. Showing my true feelings, yeah? So do you want me to just walk back there and say 'Well, I'm sorry, but I can't date Iris, 'cause I love Zero.'? NOOOO way!!! Oh man Alia's sooo gotta make up for that tomorrow! But now I somehow gotta get this over with…
"Hey X, did she say what this shit's about?!" Zero whispers to me as I come back. I just shrug.
"Well… I guess.. we gotta get ready then…."
"X???? You don't wanna tell me you're going to take this double-date-nonsense???"
"Well… I might be wrong… but I trust Alia… Maybe you should just trust me."
"But…"
I look at him seriously. This somehow must have convinced him. I don't think he understands why I trust Alia with this, but he seems to trust me at least. My heart jumps a little at that thought and I offer him a smile, which he returns. Well, at least he tried… it more looked like he's got some sort of toothache…
"Wheee I'm soooo excited!! A date with ZERO!!! Oh Iris this is gonna be AWESOME!!"
"I'm sure it will!! Shall we go then guys??"
"What, already?!"
Zero looks aghast and hides behind me. Well, as much as he can since he's way taller… I chuckle.
"C'mon Zero, you're a big boy, don't be afraid of a date!"
"I'm NOT afraid!!!" He looks at me somehow pouting, I can't help but continue chuckling.
"Are you coming??" Iris is really annoying. And Zero jumps at these words.
"Well… are we?" I ask him.
"Guess I've got no choice… as you already decided to go…"
"I don't force you to come…"
"You don't think I'm leaving you alone with…" he glares at the girls. "THEM… it's giving me the creeps already, how must you feel? No way, I'm not leaving your side pal!"
With this he takes my arm and starts walking past the girls. I blush at that, trying to hide it from the girls and Zero. I wonder if he even realized he's actually taking my hand… well okay, arm… but that's almost the same! The girls are following us, still giggling. Good god… I'm just glad Zero's with me, I'd never survive that alone!! And I just hope Alia knows what she's doing…