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Ok, this is gnna be pretty short. Why? Because the previous ones were too long, and the next one is gonna be fun. :D Umm, does your brain hurt yet?
10. The Venue
9 minutes later, we arrived at the scheduled venue. The Public Relations Officer looked on approvingly as he withdrew an attendance checklist.
"Ah, nice timing boys. You are one minute early, and here we were athinkin' that maybe we had to strike another team out… Perhaps some people do change afterall."
For that, and that insult alone I could have killed him then and there. But I restrained myself. Afterall, don't play your trump card till the end… the very end! Now, where had I heard that?
"Well Sir, we do realize the importance of publicity. And that is why we are here early," Duo Lon replied smoothly.
The man considered this for a brief moment before breaking into an amused smile.
"I like your style young man. Yes, things in life should never be taken lightly, be it big or small. Ok, Milly, show them in."
We were thus led up to the second floor. Everywhere, people scrambled to avoid us, wrinkling their noses in distaste. Even the one known as Milly held her nose.
"Ummm, would you mind removing that?" she said finally, pointing towards the elegant black coat Duo Lon was wearing.
Duo Lon's face reddened significantly although he said nothing. Although I never guessed he would, Duo Lon obediently complied. He removed his stinky overcoat quietly, and handed it to Milly who promptly dumped it into a nearby trash bin.
"…. and that was one month's savings. All gone," Duo Lon mumbled, staring moodily at the bin.
Oh no! Now I felt really sorry for the poor thing. Ahhh, the sacrifices he made for the team… it made me feel ashamed of my dalliance the 1st two times. So I reached out for his hand and squeezed it affectionately to show I cared… and was rewarded with yet another blank stare. Sometimes, I really wonder. Is he human or zombie?
"Ok guys, here we are," Milly announced when we reached the doorsteps of a certain room.
Shen took one look and protested.
"Hey, this is the MAKEOVER room! We ain't no wussies! Hey, come back here why you… you…"
But too late, Milly was already out of sight.
"Guess we have no other choice then. Let's go."
And together we walked into the Makeover Room, resigned to our fate.
A/N
Poor guys… . But stay tuned. Next one is gnna be very fun. Ahahaha! (ooops, damn Ash influence) Just wait and see. ;)
