Another review! (Gasp)

To mistressmarionette: I'm glad you like it so much! .

1 And yes (insert sarcasm) Gizmo has feelings; it's almost as if he's human! Le gasp! (end sarcasm) I love Gizmo, and it's impossible to find someone who doesn't portray him as an annoying bitch and it pisses me off...

2 Doing the research about different superstitions was actually a lot of fun! I never would have done it unless I started to write this.

3 You were the person who turned me onto the idea that Mammoth's bound to have a caring/smart side, so feel special.

I've read your fics and I really like them! (H is for Hive is actually the inspiration for this fic! But you've got to update it! It's driving me INSANE! Two chapters aren't going to quench my thirst for fan fiction about the HIVE forever! I'm done now.) Thanks for the fav, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 3

Oh, yes and one last thing…

WARNING: This chapter is very fluffy! Like, sickeningly fluffy. I don't know where the fluff came from (considering this is supposed to be a horror story…) but it is there! Oh, yeah! In case you forgot, the paring is still Jinx/Gizmo (Gets hit with more tomatoes) I really need to start fighting back before they start using meat…

Tsutanai Waaurufu

Chapter 3

Sankakutousou

& THE HIVE &

A couple of weeks had passed since Jinx's attack. She noticed that she had been giving her two friends that feral smile a lot, she'd also been growling more than the average person should. The one thing that scared her more than anything, though, was the fact that she had been looking at Gizmo and Mammoth almost… hungrily… She'd been distancing herself from them to stop Masuta from smiling wickedly in her mind every time they passed her. But now she had a much more important matter at hand…

The students at the HIVE looked forward to only a few days out of the year; and one of them happened to be today. Every year, the HIVEs top student would fight each other for a chance to lead the team, Jinx had won for many years now and she didn't plan on giving up her title. When Gizmo, Mammoth, and she fought, some teachers would let their students out of classes, other students would give up study hall, several students tried their hardest to act out so they'd be sent to detention and maybe catch a glimpse of the action. Even Bumblebee, who didn't like much about her espionage at the school, would admit it was an amazing sight. If you've graduated and haven't seen the trio fight, then you haven't seen anything. Many witnesses would admit the fight looked more like a graceful dance then a competition for leadership. Brother Blood wasn't impressed by much, but it was impossible to not stare in awe as the three exchanged blows.

During lunch, it was nearly silent, which was a feat in itself, Jinx stared off into space, a sad look on her face, thinking about how this could happen to her. I must be the unluckiest person on this whole damned planet… Gizmo and Mammoth also stared off into space, Mammoth thinking about whom he could find to spar with him before the fight tomorrow. Gizmo, on the other hand, was more worried about Jinx than winning the fight. What could be wrong with her? She almost never looks like that…

The hours came and went, Jinx didn't pay attention during her afternoon classes, still staring at something only she could see. From across the room, Gizmo stared at her, worried about what could be causing this drastic change in her personality. After classes, Jinx went off to her dorm, staring at the floor, slouching, walking slower than she'd ever walked. Receiving a nervous look from her smaller friend. She's not even eating anymore… This is bad.

Through the night, Jinx stared at the moon. It'll be full tomorrow… A blue moon… What if… I'm too powerful? It's not supposed to be a fight to the death… What if… I kill them? Jinx stayed up all night, playing the 'what if' game with herself, challenging the darkest and most disturbed parts of her mind to come up with ideas to haunt her with.

The morning of the fight had arrived. Students, and even some teachers, were placing bets on who would win the contest. Most people put their money on Jinx; she had won the last several years, after all. But others decided to take a chance with their money, and placed bets on the others (Gizmo's engineering teacher and Mammoth's fighting teacher, to name two of them). The fight was set before any of their classes, so some other students could sneak a peak, if they were willing to get up early enough.

The arena was shaped like a triangle, and each of the fighters were to stand in a corner. Brother Blood shut down the sentinels and hexagonal pillars that normally would be incorporated during a fight, but for this instance, he wanted to see what they could do without any distractions.

The three of them shook hands, and took their places in each of the corners. Gizmo noticed that Jinx looked like she hadn't slept at all the previous night, but at the same time, she looked as if she was out for blood. Students waited in anticipation, feeling the electricity and tension in the air.

"Fighters! Get ready!" Brother Blood said over the loudspeaker. A bell rang indicating the start of the match.

The three of them stayed perfectly still for several moments after the start, staring each other down. Jinx growled. I'm going to enjoy this… She shook herself. No, I'm not. I need to keep control, and just win. That's all! Mammoth moved first, he charged at Gizmo, hoping to take him out of the match fairly quickly. Gizmo pressed a button, causing four mechanical legs to come out of his back. He looked… twisted, in a word. Like something out of a Tim Burton movie. One of the legs reared back and flung itself at Mammoth at an alarming speed, who caught it before it could hit him. He used Gizmo's surprise to his advantage, and started to swing him in a circle. Jinx, who had been simply watching from her corner of the arena, ran up to the boys and gave Mammoth a hardy kick in the side, causing him to drop Gizmo on the ground. "He's mine," she stated simply.

The crowd erupted into a flurry of hushed whispers. They all knew Jinx had a style for flare, and wouldn't take such a cheep shot. The students were all quickly hushed by just as confused teachers.

Mammoth let go of his aching side, and tried to grab Jinx's leg. She somersaulted out of the way and through a jubaku blade at him, which he dodged. Gizmo took advantage of the situation by smacking Mammoth into a wall using another one of the legs, causing the giant to pass out. Jinx smiled wickedly, "Alone at last." Please, Masuta, No! Jinx's mind raced, she had no control over her body. Masuta laughed. Do not worry, child. I won't kill him; I'll just give him a taste of what you can really do!

Jinx roared, holding her hands out in front of her. Her eyes glowed pink, as did the tips of her fingers. Floating pink orbs gathered around her, the colors reflecting oddly off her grey skin. With a sinister chuckle, the orbs gathered together and shot out a large pink beam. Gizmo could only watch in horror as it raced ever closer.

& JINX'S MIND &

STOP IT! Masuta only laughed harder at this request. "But, my child, keep in mind, this is only half of your power. I could have you do much worse damage, if I didn't want the fun to wait until tonight…"

& THE HIVE &

Jinx stared at the floor, tears gathering in her eyes. She and Mammoth were in a room in the medical wing. Gizmo wasn't hurt too badly, just a few burns and a minor concussion, pretty lucky, considering. Even though, Jinx couldn't bare to look at Mammoth. "Hey, Jinx?" Mammoth said softly. "You know it's not your fault, right? I do stuff like that all the time… I accidentally broke someone's arm, once." Jinx knew he was right; he had a very good point. She just couldn't shake the guilt away from her.

A few minutes (though to Jinx it seemed like an eternity) later, Gizmo awoke with a soft groan. "Ow… My head…"

Jinx wiped the tears out of her eyes. Her face seemed to light up. "Gizmo!" She sprang up and pulled him into a hug.

"Umm… Good to see you, too?" Mammoth used this as an opportunity to slip out of the room and get something to eat.

"I'm really sorry about earlier… I just – " Masuta growled in her mind. If you tell him anything I'll have you slit his neck! "– Don't know what came over me…"

"It's alright. I'm fine, really. Besides, remember that time I almost stabbed you?"

Jinx laughed. Not an evil laugh, a lighthearted 'I wish I was still there' sort of laugh. "You hadn't gotten all the kinks work out of your legs…"

"And one of them came flying off…"

"And nearly crucified me…"

"Then one of the sentinels almost shot you…"

"But at the last minute you saved me by falling on top of it." Jinx's eyes once again filled with tears.

"Please… Don't…" Gizmo was never good at consoling people, especially when they were crying. Jinx started sobbing hysterically, putting her head in her hands. "I'm fine… Don't cry, Jinx…" At a loss for what to do, he pulled Jinx into a warm embrace.

& JINX'S MIND &

Masuta laughed darkly. "It's a shame, my dear, that soon you'll be forced to kill him…" Jinx glared at him. I won't! "That's what you say now… But once you set eyes on that glorious moon… Let's just say it won't be pretty…"

Jinx looked around her mind. It was pitch black. She finally got rid of all the smaller dogs, but now she had nothing to stop her from listening to Masuta. I will not listen to you anymore, Masuta! Jinx sent a jubaku blade at him, which he easily jumped away from. "Face it, girl! The only way you can possibly resist me is by getting your flunkies to help you; and if you do seek their aid, I'll have you destroy them!" Tears stung Jinx's eyes. I would rather die than hurt them. So, if you please, kill me. "Stupid girl, I need you. If you die; I die." Jinx saw a very bleak silver lining. Very well. I'll just need to kill myself.

& AUTHOR'S NOTES &

Eek! Jinx is suicidal! I did not plan for that to happen! Oh, well. I'd never kill her off, considering this is one of the few fics she's in that doesn't have her change sides and lust after Cyborg… Sorry! I nearly got started on a rant!

Wow, this thing is starting to get a little mushy… I need Jinx to start killing people, and fast!

Sankakutousou (three sided fight) thus the name of the chapter.

As usual review to let me know stuff I missed or screwed up on, or just to say 'UPDATE, FAGGOT!'

Okay, so I don't want you to say either of those things; but you know what I mean. Point is: review!