Lupicinus: Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, its cold tonight, well shit i can't believe it got this cold, well actually i can but anyways.....................heres the story! Leave a review! Vote Jack Sparrow for president!
Dilandau: Fuck that! What if they think your story is shit and they don't want to review out of embarassment?
Lupicinus: Well then, I guess i'll have to sell your flamethrower so we can have money to live on huh!
Dilandau: NO! Isn't there some other way to get money?
Lupicinus: Yea, you could become a man whore or you could work at McDonalds
Dilandau: I think i'll go work at this McDonalds place...............
Lupicinus: Good choice!
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Chapter 6:
Satori was catching the numerous items of clothing that Kira was chucking out of her closet 20 minutes after her mom had left, "Hey, I only need one outfit for tonight not a gazillion!"
Kira stopped her onslaught and turned to face her. Satori had a pile of clothes in her arms with an overwhelmed look on her face...well, what you could see of her face that wasn't hidden by the mountain of clothes.
Kira grinned and put a hand on her hip, "Yes, but we need to pick out the best one, and then we need to decide what you're going to be singing or playing."
They both looked over as Knives had finally awoke from his nap and let out a bored squeak. Satori could've sworn the little ferret was smirking at her. Satori sighed and heaved the pile of outfits onto her bed and starting matching tops with bottoms.
Kira snatched Satori's case of cd's and plopped down in chair and began to go through them.
"Hmmm, nope, nope, no, nuh uh, nodda, no, no, hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Maybe this one?"
Satori looked up from her current task to see what cd Kira was holding up. It was one of her favorite cd's, which contained ride on shooting star.
"That one? Well then which song would you have me sing?"
Kira shrugged, "Whichever one you're best at singing/ playing?"
Satori smiled cleverly, "How about we sing together?"
Kira flinched, but she slowly started to smile, "Uh.... You know what. We should because I don't think I could keep you being back a secret..."
Kira continued to skim through the cd's and she pulled out two more flashing them at Satori, earning from her a nod in response.
Satori had a distant calm look in her eyes as she neatly paired the last set of clothes together. She took a step back and eyed over them all thoughtfully. After all it was her homecoming and she did wish for it to be a special night. She knew all of her old beloved friends would be there, Loreli, Eiji, Sonson, Luna, and the guys. Even though she wasn't one to rush and jump and hug or kiss old friends she hadn't seen in a long time often, she truly did miss them all. But she was still fearful of the possible anger they might have for her. Even though she wasn't as close to some as she was with others, she missed them all. For instance out of the guys, Migel and Gatti she was quite close with. Her grandmother used to baby-sit them so they had spent much of their child hood together out of the other guys. Though she was still good friends with Viole, Chesta, Guimel, and the rest of their group of friends while in school. And then there was Dilandau...
She remembered the first day she had met the little silver haired boy that had moved in just down the street from her. She remembered the nights when she couldn't sleep, she'd go over and look out her window and see him crawl out of his own window. He usually went on these late night walks every evening even though at the time he was about 6. Unfortunately for him he was unaware of the extensive gang violence around that area, and one night he got caught up in a gang call out between the Skulls and Atomsk's gang, Hell Fire.
Satori remembered that night well.
Flash Back
Satori's POV
As usual I couldn't sleep. For some reason I hadn't been able to for these last few nights. No matter, not like it bothers me. The night is so much greater than the day. I rubbed my eyes as I wandered over to my window and opened it up, letting the cool, fresh night breeze enter my room. I shivered as it brushed across my skin, but I got used to it after a few seconds. I clutched my stuffed animal tightly as I took my screen down and sat out the window. Mommy usually yells at me for doing that but I won't fall. The moon shone brightly in the sky as well as the many stars. It was really pretty; I wish I could take the stars and moon and make a necklace out of them.
I looked down at the black driveway and noticed that brother's motorcycle wasn't there. I gasped when I remembered why it was no longer there; Dean had called him out so it had probably been gone for at least an hour. The two gangs had been rivaling over the square territory for some days now. Atomsk wanted it so he could keep the other gangs away from his home and family, Dean wanted it because he knew Atomsk wanted it.
Dean was the Skulls' leader, he was an honorable person (yeah right.) and abided by the gang laws (More like a rotten no good scoundrel who cheated when he didn't get his way Satori thought to herself) but I still didn't like him no matter what they said. His glass eye that had a skull on it freaked me out even though I kind of thought it was nifty. I wandered how brother was faring, even though my brother could never lose to anyone, he still could get hurt. So could the rest of the gang, I was friends with them all. They really liked picking me up and putting me on their shoulders, I guess I was the mascot or something. For some reason though no matter how much I beg and whine Atomsk won't take me with him on these call outs. But little does he know that Kira and me follow him from time to time and watch them. I hope he won't get mad if he finds out. I guess he thinks I can't handle the gore or something, but it doesn't bother me.
I became alert when I heard faint noises coming from up the street. I squinted and saw the silver haired boy who had moved in four days ago, climb out of his window and down the vines. He lost his grip and fell to the ground. I barely heard him moan and rub his head, but he quickly got up. He always looked so mean but I'm not afraid of him. Though every time I try to talk to him, friends or something pulls me away before I get the chance. And when I do get the chance to talk to him he's always so cocky and vain it makes me want to punch some sense into the prat. But I can tell he's a good person deep down.
I saw him start to walk up the street with his hands in his pockets, his stride proud and unstoppable like he owned the place. He wasn't wearing pajamas as I was now. I loved my dragon shorts even though they were huge on me. I looked down proudly at my T-shirt, which my brother got me; it said 'Dangerous' with a little innocent looking dragon with a bloody hand hanging out its mouth. Mom doesn't like me wearing it to school, I don't know why. I smiled as I watched him go, he was daring to be out this late being as old as he was.
It took a while before it dawned on me that he was walking right towards the square where the call out was taking place. Some people think of call outs as nothing but a little fistfight, but they're not. They're dangerous battles and the combatants usually use weapons, and it's not uncommon for someone to get seriously hurt of even KILLED! But brother always said I was too young to understand, but I understood completely. I also understood that the boy was in danger!
I hugged George, my stuffed animal, one last time and threw him on the bed, telling him to make sure mom didn't come in my room. I don't want mom angry with me for going out even though I had done it many times. But I had never got caught and I didn't want to find out what would happen if I did.
I didn't waste anytime jumping into the tree across from my window, and I hurriedly climbed down. I was about to take off down the street but I tripped on something and fall flat on my face with an OOOFFF. My knees and palms hurt but I got back up. I looked down and saw that it was a root and I kicked It aggravated. Unfortunately I immediately started hopping around clutching my throbbing foot. I should've known better but what can I say. I shook it off and then took off down the street, not having any trouble sprinting in my bare feet.
Dilandau's POV
I snuck out again like I have been since I got to this stupid place. I don't really like this place, I'm haven't made many friends despite what mom was preaching about gaining new friends easily in new places. But who cares, the other kids are probably all stupid anywho so I don't care... There is a girl down the street though; she seems nice I guess, she always waves at me when we see each other. She's not afraid of me even though I always glare and scowl to make people leave me the heck alone. She sometimes yells at me though accusing me of being a fat head, hah, I think my head is quite nice. Mom always suggests I should go ask to play with her, but that's stupid, she prolly plays with dumb dolls or something girly like that.
I continually kicked a rock to entertain myself while I walked up some street I don't even know the name of. I stopped when I heard clanging noises, like metal poles or something like that. Curiosity got the best of me and I started running towards the noise.
Satori's POV
I ran faster, the night air kept me cool as I sprinted. I could have sworn he was just in front of me. I heard the shouts and noises coming from up the street from the square. I hope I'll make it in time. The boy could get hurt or the other gang might use him against bro. No matter what may happen, I still need to make sure he's safe since he undoubtedly knows not the dangers that come with the gangs as I do.
I felt kind of hateful towards him for some reason. I guess it was because he was making me chase after him, or the fact I had to go save someone for his lack of common sense. It was now that I started to feel the effects of my tiredness, but my feet kept carrying me onward. The need to find him was growing I could feel it. The feeling you get when you lose your mom in a water park or mall. When you've lost your dog or when you can't find something you need. It was there, and I had every intention to find that boy no matter how weird that feeling seemed, since I didn't know him that well. I wasn't afraid of the things that went bump in the night and this street was well lit with the ugly orange lights, and I was never the damsel in distress. The only thing I was afraid of was if George didn't hold up his end of the bargain and mom found out I was missing from my bed!
Dilandau's POV
I thought I heard someone close behind me, but I don't bother to look back. I think I hear some people yelling. Maybe it's a fight! I've always had a love for violence, but I've never been in a hardcore fight. It's getting closer now! I can see people! I darted behind a large oak nearby. I peered around the massive trunk at them. I can tell there are a lot of them each belonging to one of the obviously two groups present. My whole body is filled with excitement as I spot two opponents fighting with each other. Their battlefield is the large circle of light that pours down over their heads from the lamppost above them. One is wearing black and flames while the other was wearing a disgustingly tight shirt with a big skull on it. Their weapons were swords! Never have I seen anyone use a sword in this matter. I can tell these people are gang members but I thought they used guns and stuff. My whole body trembled with excitement, but in my trance I accidentally stumbled forward out onto the pavement. I've been spotted by the people with the skulls!
Satori's POV
It seems as if I've been running a marathon. I leaned against a lamppost to catch my breath awhile. I can clearly see the gangs now. I spot my brother overlooking the current match, I think its Jaris fighting in the light with the skull member, Jaris looks like he's winning. What the? ...The skull members are circling something. I ventured out further to a tree nearby to get a better look at what they're surrounding. Fear was building up, and me having a good feeling I know just what exactly they're surrounding like a pack of rabid hounds. I see between their legs, it's the boy! Oh I knew this was going to happen... I watched them like hawks; they had sick expressions on their faces as one of the skulls steps forward and takes him up by the collar, pulling out a switchblade from his back pocket. I can see the boy was trying to hide his fear as he nervously stared at the knife. I hastily begin climbing up the tree, listening to what they're saying.
Normal POV
"What are you doing here little boy? Isn't it past your bedtime?" The green haired, tall and gaunt Skull member licked his blade and waved it in front of Dilandau's face dangerously.
The rest of the guys standing around them chuckled as their friend toyed with the poor boy. Dilandau was scared stiff but he tried to not show it, showing fear was for the weak. He gagged as the man exhaled, exposing Dilandau to a stomach-churning stench of alcohol and cigarettes.
He threw the boy in the middle of the circle of the Skull members so that he was now caged in with no hopes of escape of getting past one of the older boys. He stood up with fear in his eyes, nervously looking around him (What're they going to do to me...) Dilandau couldn't help it, but a scared whimper escaped his lips. The tall, stinking man stepped forward with frenzy burning in his eyes. He hadn't any action this night and he wasn't about to go home without some blood on his knife. It's this way with most new members, the thirst for blood.
He cackled, attracting the attention of some of the Hell Fire members. But they didn't intervene because they couldn't see what they were doing; the non-active skull members were standing in the shadows out of the hell fire members' sight.
The other skulls members began realizing how serious their ally was about doing harm to the young boy and their fun filled laughs faded with looks of concern forming on their faces. Though aside from those appalled, most were very amused at the situation, anxious to see Dilandau's youthful blood spilled on the pavement.
One of the concerned members named Matt stepped forward, fists clenched, "Damien stop it! He's just a kid, what're trying to do? Make a name for yourself as a kid killer?!"
Two other members shoved him onto the cement and watched amused as Damien advanced on the trembling boy.
Damien picked him up again by his collar and breathed another toxic wave of stench into his face, "Tonight you get to die little boy, I hope you're mommy won't miss you too bad! Think of it like this, you'll be doing the Skulls a favor, and giving me a promotion in rank. Dean will be pleased once he finds that I killed you, then the police will do an investigation, and Atomsk will be a prime suspect and will most likely end up in jail! So... Now you get to die, so long."
He was about to plunge his knife into Dilandau's flesh, but his attentions were drawn by a shout from behind, causing the members who formed the barriers to shout and move out of the way. Damien turned around in confusion of the disturbance and his eyes immediately widened as a young girl who had jumped off of a tree branch flew at him. She right hooked his jaw on the way down, causing him to release Dilandau and fall to the ground knocking his head against the cement, causing blood to spew out of his mouth.
Dilandau stared at the near unconscious, moaning Damien in shock, trying to comprehend what had just happened. He looked over and saw her. It was the girl from down the street shaking her hands and blowing on her knuckles in pain. She stopped attending to her knuckles as if she remembered what she had intended to do, and looked at him with eyes full of worry. Dilandau thought she looked simply exquisite standing there like that, and with that sincere look of worry, no one cared about him besides his mom... All he could do was sit there transfixed, and stare in awe at his savior. She quickly pulled him to his feet and started to run with her hand clenched on his wrist, dragging him towards Hell Fire. Some of the skull members were chasing after them angrily while the rest crouched around Damien trying to help him.
Dilandau's POV
HER?! What was she doing there? I can't believe SHE just took that guy out! Everything's happening so fast, I can't even think straight. She's holding my wrist so tight my hand is going numb. All I know is that if it wasn't for her, I would be dead right now...
Satori's POV
Ow ow ow ow ow, double ow! Geez that frickken hurt, why'd that guy have to have such a hard...not to mention ugly... face!? He's starting to fall behind. I don't think he understands what kind of trouble we're in! Does he not see the people chasing us trying to kill us no doubt! I can't believe that guy was trying to kill him... Only Dean would accept murderers like that into his gang. One minute I'm having a nice conversation with George and the next thing I know I'm saving some boy's life! What a night...I see brother. Soon everything will be ok...
Normal POV
Atomsk and the others finally noticed what was going on as Satori and Dilandau sprinted towards them with some skulls on their tails, "Satori!" He swiftly ran over, gauntlets securely on his knuckles, and charged the two skull members chasing his little sister. He flipped one to the ground hard. He whipped around and broke the arm of the other one, knocking him out with a powerful punch to the stomach. He dropkicked the other one when he tried to get back up. He easily dispatched them to the ground bloody and bruised after a swift confrontation. He then whirled around and trotted over to his little sister, rather angry she was here in the first place. He stopped in front of her while she was leaning on her knees panting, while Dilandau stood there in shock.
Atomsk frowned, "What are you doing here?! You're supposed to be sleeping!" He looked at Dilandau who was looking behind him at the near dead Skull members. Atomsk narrowed his eyes, "Who are you?"
Dilandau gasped and faced Atomsk in fear and awe.
Dilandau's POV
WHO is this guy? His eyes are piercing my very soul. I now remember seeing him. I think he's the girl's brother. Why does he keep looking at me? I know he asked me my name but I can't get my mouth to move! His ears are pierced and I can see tattoos on his arms because of his sleeveless shirt. He has a nose ring too. My eyes wander to his blood red spiked hair. He shook me and asked his question again. I looked over to the girl for something... I don't know...but she looks so calm and unafraid, just panting heavily, I envy her fearlessness.
Normal POV
The young silver haired youth stood up tall and determined, "Dilandau, Dilandau Albatou..."
Atomsk sighed frustrated and looked over Dilandau's head at the fighters. Hell Fire's combatant had won and the skulls were now carrying their man off to the hospital no less. Atomsk sighed in relief knowing that his home would be safe. Lucy and Rena ran over to Atomsk after they had spotted Satori and the boy.
Rena's voice was drenched with concern, "Atomsk what's going on? Why are they here?"
Atomsk looked up at them and then back to the children, "This one got into trouble. Thank the gods Satori saved you when she did Dilandau."
Dilandau glanced at Satori then hung his head in shame; he should have been able to of taken care of himself.
Atomsk growled and stood up swiftly as Dean, followed by two cronies, approached him.
Rena and Lucy took the defensive in case Dean tried anything, he was known to result to dirty tricks if he was pushed too far.
Atomsk moved the kids behind him and glared at Dean, "Dean! Your men just tried to kill a fucking little kid! What kind of sick fucks do you let into your gang huh?! Only cowards and weaklings resort to harming young children for kicks and laughs! If I ever see any skulls on any of my turf! You'll be wishing you disbanded right here and now!" By now the entire gang of Hellfire had accumulated behind Atomsk, weapons ready if their adversary tried anything.
Dean frowned and glared at them all. Losing the territory to Hell Fire meant that now he had even less territory, and now his plan couldn't be carried out. Now the other gangs would be challenging his, thinking they could gain an easy victory. The rivalry between the Skulls and Hellfire had been fierce but Hellfire always seemed to run their noses into the dirt, costing them dearly.
Dean growled as he thought about the recoils this fight would bring and sneered at Atomsk, "Don't think this ends here Atomsk'! You might have won this one, but you will face the Skulls' revenge. You wait and see, I'll show you, and all the rest of the gangs that the Skulls are NOT to be taken lightly!"
Dean glared at them all, giving Satori and Dilandau an especially disgusting smile, and then turned and walked away seething with anger.
While making his way back to where his underlings were gathered, Dean eyed the two guys who had chased the kids. Both of them were bleeding on the pavement and knocked out. He frowned disgustedly, and shouted, "Someone get their asses to the hospital, this is fucking ridiculous! Everyone head back to home base so I can give you all a formal ass kicking for fucking up!" He forcefully shoved through the horde of Skulls, managing to send a few to the ground in his rage, and continued to angrily walk back to the HQ.
A wave of unhappy moans and acknowledgments circulated through the Skull members and they began scooping up their fallen allies and dispersing for the Skull's home turf.
Mere seconds later, sirens could be heard in the distance. Immediately all of the gang members began to bolt from the scene. Atomsk bid his members a quick farewell and scooped the children up, running as fast as he could for his bike. He put the children in front of him and started the engine, tearing down a back ally towards home before the police caught up to him.
Satori could see that Dilandau was quite scared from his near death experience, and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder, "It'll be ok now, don't worry. You were really brave back there."
He seemed to relax a bit, being admired and in the spot light always made him feel good. Dilandau smiled faintly before he passed out due to the stress and excitement. Not much later Atomsk pulled into his driveway. He lifted Satori off of his motorcycle and gently stood her on her feet. He then picked up Dilandau and motioned for Satori to be quiet. She nodded and they both headed for the front door. Atomsk quietly opened the door and snuck into the house. He shut the front door quietly and then stealthily booked it up to his room with Satori right behind him. Once safely inside, he shut the door.
He released the breath he had been holding in, and laid Dilandau on his bed. Satori appeared at his side and pulled his sleeve, "Brother?"
He looked down at his little sister, "Yeah?"
She cast her gaze downwards, "You're not mad.....are you....I saw him head towards the fight and I tried to stop him......sorry if I caused you trouble....."
Atomsk never could stay mad at her long for some reason. He chuckled and ruffled her pretty silver hair that his mother had undoubtedly put into two ponytails.
"He'll have to stay here tonight sis, do you know his mom's number?"
Satori looked down and frowned while shaking her head, "No....but mom has it in the address book, she talked to his mom the other day..."
Atomsk grinned and kicked off his shoes, "Alright! I'll call and leave a message. I'll be back. Watch over him in case he wakes up and doesn't know where he is."
Satori nodded and crawled up on her brother's bed beside the unconscious Dilandau as Atomsk left the room and headed downstairs. She looked him over as he lay there, examining his sleeping form for any signs of injury. She smiled as she saw his eyes starting to open, "You're safe now, you're in my house. Bro is calling your mom to say you'll be staying the night at our house. Is there anything you need?"
Dilandau seemed a bit dazed, but he sat up and stared at Satori a while before he spoke up, "Uh..." He sighed and looked away. Satori cocked her head to the side in question, "What is it? Are you alright?" He nodded, and then very quickly said, "Thanksforsavingme......." Satori giggled causing her ponytails to bounce. She knew with his large pride it was difficult for him to thank her, and she was quite honored to hear it.
Dilandau stared at her in question and grumbled, "I said sorry, what's so funny about that...?"
She smiled warmly at him, "Nothing is funny about it. It's just that you were quite brave back there. Most kids woulda started crying. You know..."
She leaned in closer to him and he blinked nervously. He started backing away as she leaned in even closer, batting her eyelashes causing him to blush. She grinned as she continued crawling forward and he continued backing up. In fact he backed up so far he fell right off the bed with a THUMP!
Satori laughed as he rubbed his head glaring at her, "Sorry about that! I couldn't help myself teheehe. You looked like you needed a lighter upper."
Dilandau pouted and looked away from his upside-down spot on the floor, "Pshh..........jerk........" He then growled and got up off the floor, jumping on her and tickling her.
Atomsk quickly rushed into the room, "SHhhhhhh! You guys are so loud mom's going to wake up!"
They paused their tickle war and responded in unison, "Sorry!"
End Flashback
After that night her and Dilandau became best friends and they would usually go out on night walks together and spend the night at the others house constantly. They would play with each other and soon became friends with others too. But then they got older and they seemed to stop doing those kinds of things. But they still hung out in their teenage years, being that it was inappropriate for teens their age to spend the night at each other's house anymore. Dilandau Albatou...
A shoe chucked rather hard at her head interrupted her thinking.
"Ouch dammit!!" Satori rubbed her head glaring at Kira.
Kira cackled, "HAHA! Doze off? You looked dead! You find an outfit? Hurry up and get ready would you?"
Satori rolled her eyes and snatched a black skirt and long sleeved black and red striped shirt. And a yellow short-sleeved shirt to wear over it that had a girl holding a missile behind her back asking 'Can I help you?' on it. She grabbed black tights and her flame boots and headed for the bathroom while Kira fed Knives some of her pop sickle through the bars of his cage. The little black rodent greedily lapped the melting yellow ice.
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Dilandau: (Dressed in McDonalds uniform working at the front register)
Customer: I'll have the number three, but give me an extra leg
Dilandau: You can't have that, besides you're fat enough, maybe it's because you eat here!
Customer: Why of all the rude people! I want to speak to the manager!
Dilandau: Who, you mean the fucker who tried to make me wash dishs? He's taking a nice refreshing bath in the fryer, i suggest you take your insolent self and leave me all the money you have or else you'll be joining him!
Customer: (throws purse and runs out door screaming bloody murder)
Dilandau: (picks up purse and adds to the box of them under the counter) This is a far more effective way to gain currency hehe.......
Manager: (Comes out of office) did i hear someone scream just now?
Dilandau: Nope, just some kid getting its ass beat....
