Disclaimer: I think it would be shorter if I said only what I actually own. I own the planet names Jrebera, Nerthoria, Zerin, Irora, Rethorec, and Trior. I own the characters Alex Kerios, Meria Krithita, Trolec Verrtsi, Hreth, Youkai, Nethretor, Theoric Harredir, and Hetroric Deriath. I own the Puppy, Raven, and Vengeance Marauder Battlemech chassis, as well as the Warmechs. There may be more in future chapters, but I will include them in then.
Author: I don't think this one will be as violent as the last few, though I think it should be a good one. I would like to know what you think, and how I can improve upon it. Just please, don't flame me unless it is necessary.
Alex took Meria to the new movie theatre that was recently built within the Dark Star complex. They were going to see the only movie out at the moment, The Kerensky Chronicles. The clan had recovered some old movie-making equipment from the 21st century. Alex had told her the night before that she did not have to dress up or anything. Naturally, she did anyway. Alex simply wore his black shirt and his black corduroys, the most formal cloths he had. Meria however, wore a dress of black, silver, gold, blue, red, green, violet, orange, and white with a plastic lotus flower pinned in her hair. "Meria, you, you're beautiful! I've never seen someone so radiant!" Alex said, his eyes widening in awe.
"Heh, thanks. You look pretty handsome yourself Alex. Youkai was the one who made this for me. I didn't know you programmed knowledge of sowing techniques into her! She did a great job, now if only she could be here with someone special to her." Meria said, her cheeks turning pink.
"I was thinking the same thing about Nethretor. I don't think that there's any need to worry about them though, look!" Alex exclaimed, pointing over Meria's shoulder. They saw Nethretor and Youkai standing next to each other, both looking rather nervous.
"They look nervous, come on, let's help them out a bit, huh Alex?" Meria said, her gaze fixed on the two cybernetic lovers.
"That sounds like a good idea Meria, come on!" Alex replied, his hand unconsciously slipping into hers. She didn't seem to notice, so Alex simply let it happen. He didn't know why it did that, but he felt like it was what he was supposed to do. "Hi Nethretor, hi Youkai. Are you guys alright? You look nervous." Alex said as Meria and him walked over.
"Alex, can I talk to you for a second?" Nethretor queried.
"Sure, come on over here buddy." Alex said, putting his hand on Nethretor's shoulder.
"Alex, what am I supposed to do? I feel, differently, like nothing I've ever felt before. What is this?" Nethretor asked quickly.
"What you feel is called Love, and as for what you should do, just act naturally. Talk about something you both have in common, compliment her on what she's wearing, that sorta thing. Here, straighten your back, hold your head straight like when you are charging, there ya go! Now, first things first, pay for everything, okay Nethretor?" Alex said calmly.
"I knew that much Alex! What I don't know is what I do during the actual movie!" Nethretor said rather loudly.
"Okay, first, you let her decide where you sit, then, around a quarter-way through the movie, you gently put your hand on hers. If she does nothing, she doesn't mind and you keep it there. If she looks at it then looks back at the movie screen, same thing. If she looks at your hand, then at you, take your hand off of hers. As far as I know, that's it until you get her home. You need to walk her out to the door then tell her you had a great time. Try to act like you're a little nervous, which shouldn't be a problem for you. But whatever you do, do not, I repeat, do not say that you would like to do that again sometime. Just don't say it like that. I'll leave it to you to find your own way of saying it. In genera;, they want you to be original, so you will need to think of another way of saying that you would enjoy a second date. But only say that if you really, and I mean really, mean it. You get all that?" Alex explained, walking Nethretor through the whole process.
"Yeah, I got it. Thanks Alex. I'm gonna go get Youkai now, let's meet back at your place afterwards." Nethretor said. He walked over to Youkai, who was standing there talking to Meria.
"Wait! Lean against the wall and wait for her to finish speaking with Meria. I'm gonna do the same. Come on. And I forgot one crucial thing: be as polite as you know how to be. If someone tries to take her from you, don't let them, and do try not to insult her, okay?" Alex said as he grabbed Nethretor's shoulder.
"Alright, thanks. Say, how do you know all this?" Nethretor asked curiously. "It's not something I speak of, sorry. I have only told Meria, and I would like to keep it that way. It's sorta painful. Sorry." Alex said, looking down. Nethretor could tell that Alex had had a bit of experience with Love, but it obviously didn't work out too well.
"Come on, the movie's gonna start soon. We'd better get in before all the good seats are taken." Meria said, looking a bit nervous. All of a sudden, Alex's throat dried up. He was just as nervous as his first date, and he nearly choked on his next words.
"Alright Meria. Come on, we still gotta get tickets." He said, grabbing a drink from the nearby fountain on the way. "Two for Chronicles please." He said, handing over ten dollars.
"Tonight's special. Couples get in free. Here's your tickets, and could you do me a favor? When you get out, could you tell me if it was a good movie? I have tomorrow off and I was hoping to bring my girlfriend in to see it." The guy behind the ticket counter asked.
"Sure. I heard it was supposed to be good, but I can't be sure. Free huh? Good thing you asked me when you did Alex! Come on, I wanna be away from Nethretor and Youkai for a bit." Meria said as Alex gave her the ticket.
Nethretor and Youkai went straight to the movie, completely ignoring the concession stand next to the entrance. "I guess their digestive systems haven't taken root yet. Oh well, their loss. All this used to be eaten back in the 21st century when people would come to see movies, and the recipes were easy to follow. Everything was relatively intact, including the popcorn machine. The drinks are all familiar though. What would you like Meria?" Alex said, pointing out the drinks and the popcorn machine.
"How about a large popcorn for the both of us, and I'll just have a bottle of water. You can pick the seats, I need to go to the bathroom. Here, wear this so I can find you easily." Meria said as she handed Alex her glowing necklace.
"Alright Meria, I'll pick the seats then. I'll have a large popcorn, a 12 ounce bottled water, and a medium Dew." Alex said, turning to the cashier at the snack counter.
"That'll be $9.99. Thank you, here's your snacks. And by the way Alex, you two make a good couple." The girl said, handing him the popcorn and drinks.
A couple seconds after Alex found good seats, Meria walked in and sat down. "Here's your necklace Meria. I got you your water and a couple candies." Alex said.
"Did I miss anything?" she replied.
"No, nothing. The previews for upcoming movies are gonna come up soon, then the movie. Meria, I, well, I, I Love you." Alex said, nervously. His face grew as red as an apple. Meria's was even redder.
"I Love you too Alex, I really do." She said, looking deep into his eyes. Only then did Alex realize how beautiful she really was.
"Shut up! It's about to start!" the guy behind them said. The teenage couple merely laughed.