Of Olympians, Wars, and Greek Gods?
Pairing: Mega/Trudy/Jay
Words: cotton candy, Olympic gold, and dress shirt
Lines: "How can I love you like before when obviously it wasn't enough?"; "Look at her man. She's an absolute Goddess. How long did you think it was going to be before some guy was going to be even remotely interested in her?"
Challenge by: NightMistCrystal (of who emailed de challenge)
Rating: teen Kiddieness (yes, that is my new rating system, its rated teen kiddieness)
Disclaimer: I own the flamingos, the penguins, and the hippos that wear kimonos (I can't believe they wear kimonos!)… I do however not own the tribe for that is cloud 9's, and now that series 2 is out, I'd like to say, I love you guys (I'll change my mind no doubt when series 3 isn't out till July snorts).
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"So let me understand this clearly? You want to host a tribal Olympic games? Are you crazy?" Mega demanded turning to Amber.
"Yes- no!" she said quickly not realising what she had just agreed to.
"I liked the first answer better," he said deadpan rolling his eyes from his computer pushing himself away from the desk to look directly at her with his chair right in front of her frame.
"Think about it Mega, the city could use some events, like the tribal trading market we once had, or the gathering that Ebony hosted- we could use that same kind of competitive mixed with trading event. Ebony drew in the most tribes with those gatherings. The techno's can provide security, and take part- but we need your help setting it up- Jack doesn't have the resources to do it, and Ram is indisposed," Amber reasoned looking at him trying to push her agenda.
She did honestly see this as a chance as a do over. It was hard a do over but it was possible. She believed it could happen. After the chosen, and the technos for that matter- the city needed something to restore their faith in the system the Mallrats had created.
"I'm sorry do we seem like we're about to win athletic of the year because in case you haven't noticed- besides Java- we're a band of computer geeks with toys or are you planning an event that involves speed typing?" he demanded rolling his eyes.
Either Amber was crazy or she was crazy, logically speaking there was no possible way to do what she wanted, or truthfully there was no way Mega was about to spend his time and energy doing it. He had better things to do. Like build the city, take charge of its security because it seemed like his plans to take over were foiled with the return of his brother… who no doubt was going to get the Liberty tribe one involved.
"You have Jay," she reported.
"Let me try to drum that enthusiasm for a second- oh wait, there it went," Mega said in a harsh monotone.
"And what's wrong with Jay?" Amber demanded folding her arms.
"Ask me what isn't not what is, that would take forever," he retorted.
Amber cocked her eyebrow up slightly at his announcement, what did Mega have a problem with when it came Jay? Was there something she needed to know? Mega did help Jay take down Ram and then even get Ram back in a jail cell where he belonged. Should she be worried that he might stab them in the back now?
Mega couldn't help but study her face; he enjoyed that look of partial horror and wonderment as if asking the most obvious question ever- about his loyalties. Ram had asked him that once- and suffered for it. And was now in a Mallrat jail cell in their basement for crimes against the city, while he and Java were living large in charge of Technos' with Jay as a co-assistant and half the rulers of the city beside the mallrats. And though, yes Mega would love to stab the Mallrats in the back, he valued not ending up like Ram so for now at least, he was playing along.
"Why do I get the feeling, you'd rather see Jay finally join us?"
"If I had it my way, he would be with your tribe, you're the one that rejected his membership because him and Trudy spilt. We didn't exactly want him, we got stuck with him," Mega retorted darkly.
Amber didn't want to admit to herself that she wanted Jay- and that's why she really said no. She didn't want to lead to cause problems between him and Trudy because they kissed but that seemed inventible- like they were destined to be but the thing was- she didn't want them to be- not when Bray was still out there somewhere.
"I'll make you a deal then- your tribe takes part and helps us make it happen- we'll take Jay in. You'll be free of your obligation to keep him on because you can't leave him on the streets… deal?" Amber said after a minute holding her hand out as if ready to seal it.
Her gaze hard and locked on to Mega's as she watched him push himself out of his chair and stand up in front of her. She watched him study her face and then watched in fascination as he took his out wordless wrapped it around hers and stared at her hard, "Deal".
"I'll see myself out then- we'll be in touch shortly," Amber promised before turning around and walking off uncomfortably.
As she left, Mega went back his computer and turned to the side door, "You can stop standing there now listening, she's gone," he said.
The door then suddenly opened wide, and Java walked in with a smirk on her face, "That was genius Mega- you'd almost think it was all her idea if we didn't know better".
Mega curled his lips some, "Operative word being almost- now about Jay… let's make sure that we lose him- I mean really lose him".
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"How can I love you like before when obviously it wasn't enough? Besides, I already told you there's someone else," Trudy said with tears in her eyes with Jay standing in front of her with a dress shirt on, and neat leather pants.
Today had been the re-wedding of Lex and Tai-san and Tai-san had invited Jay to come. Actually she had invited Mega too but was disappointed when he reported that he had better things to do then watch her go back to the enemy.
However for Jay, it was an ample opportunity to try and talk Trudy into taking him back. He knew she was upset that he kissed Amber at the Eco camp but the thing was- he loved her, he really did, and he wanted her back. Besides they weren't even together then- well not officially anyway.
"I know there isn't Trudy, you're not with Lex or anyone else here… Look Trudy…" he began as he tried to place a hand on her.
"No, stop- stop it right now, and get out, get out before I do something," she warned tears now falling freely.
Jay dejected saw that there was no way she'd go along with him so he then turned and left without another word- as Trudy sobbed a bit as he walked off. Why did he have to push her? Didn't he know about Mega even in the least- couldn't he sense she was serious… apparently no one did and she got the feeling if Mega had it his way- no one ever would.
It was like no believed her when she had someone because there was no proof and he wouldn't come forward, people just thought she was using it as coping for Jay probably but the thing was- he was real- they were real to her at least. She didn't mind that they kept it to themselves she just didn't like the talking behind her back her tribe took part in as if accusing her as being as crazy, paranoid, desperate, and as much of a liar as Ebony. As if she was vindictive enough to resort to tricks to get Jay back, she wanted to say to them if that was true then wouldn't she have taken back already?
Unwilling to accept their criticism, stories and Jay's lies about caring about her or him not really caring for Amber, she stormed back up to her room- she could be happy for Lex and Tai-san later but not right now.
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"Hey everyone I have announcement to make- Mega said his tribe would set up the games for us," Amber said proudly at dinner.
Right off the kids started cheering and hugging, the others exchanged excited words, and Jay nodding his head- he knew what Mega would want out of him nothing less than tribal Olympic gold.
"That's great- I want to run- Lex does not play with balls or swim," he replied not really thinking of that insinuation.
"It's a good thing you don't play with balls or else I might be worried," May interjected as she sat down with some soup.
At that Lex cringed and shot her a look, "You…"
May then started to slurp up the soup. Tai-san shot her a side glare but pushed it down remembering her poise.
"I think it's fantastic, Jay we should go to the hotel and see what Mega has in mind for us," she said moving to stand up.
"What!" Lex demanded angrily and loud enough to cause an echo, his gaze shifting over to his wife, "What do you go the hotel- Tai-san, you're not a techno anymore".
"Yes, I am- I never left them…" Tai-san said looking at her husband with a shocked look that he'd act so strong about it, "Just because we're together again- they're my tribe Lex".
"NO, We're you're tribe Tai-san- not THEM. You were just pretending remember?" he said forcefully as if trying to plant something in her head that wasn't there.
"No, I wasn't. I was pretending for Ram not Mega. I'm on his side. I follow him by choice, and will continue to do. I told you, I would not change and I meant it. You want to fight me over this fine, then consider yourself single," she said storming off as the rest of the café looked on in shocked silence.
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A few weeks later, the first tribal Olympic summer games were opening- the tribes in attendance being the Mallrats, Technos, Liberty tribe, Outcasts, Demon Dogs, Gaians, Mozzies, The Crazzie's, Amazon's, Gulls, Jackals, Tribe Circus, Famgirls, and more came to the event, some with new leader's and some with old.
Slade, and Ebony came as the leaders of the Liberty tribe and naturally the first thing Slade did was excuse him to go see his brother who was standing over on the side with Jay who was eating cotton candy, and the pit bull Java who seemed more focused on other things.
"So you have anyone actually taking part?" Slade interjected causing all three to turn their heads over to his direction on the right, Jay nodded- Java rolled her eyes in response.
"As if it's your business," she retorted sharply.
"Java, get lost," Mega commanded.
"But…"
"Leave us- and take him with you," he said thumbing to Jay.
"You heard the man," Java said after a minute still scowling over at Slade.
Jay nodded throwing the stick away, "Yep, let's go train," he replied walking off with her.
Mega then turned back to Slade, "I think he just answered your question".
Slade nodded, "Cold chance in hell before you do anything right?"
"Naturally do I look like a source of entertainment? Do you see me wearing shorts and a light t-shirt running for masses? Do I have circus animal printed on my forehead?" Mega asked in a neutral tone looking at him.
Slade snorted slightly at the mental image of his brother doing it briefly before shoving it down and shaking his head, "I should hope not- Ebony insisted we take part but I plan to sit my ass too".
"Ah no racing with the bike then? Are they even doing anything like that?"
"You helped put this thing together and you don't know what they're doing?" Slade asked incredulously.
"I just run security, I don't pay attention to things that don't concern me," Mega retorted.
"Well I think they might be with go karts, but the thing is even if they didn't, I wouldn't waste what gas I have on drag racing for false notoriety and extra rations," Slade responded sitting down on a box next to where Mega was standing.
"Good point, but I recommend going back to your pit bull now," Mega replied from where he was standing.
"Why Josh?"
"Which reason you want? A: the fact that she staring at us with anger in her eyes directed at me, B: because the Mallrats are trying to figure how we know each other and are also looking us, or C: because our tribes have never interjected beyond Ebony so naturally people would assume we're enemies and yet we're sitting here talking otherwise," he answered casually but quiet enough to make sure only Slade heard him.
At that, Slade suddenly shifted his eyes but trying to seem less obvious as he connected his gaze, sure enough Ebony had her eyes glued on his brother with half anger, half wonderment directed at him as to why he'd a spend a second around Josh. On the other end, Lex, and Amber in particular seemed equally as interested in the way they were positioned. Trudy seemed focused but not on him…
"Is there something going on between you and the purple haired mother?" Slade asked turning to him.
Mega turned his head slightly enough to see Trudy's eyes and then over to Slade, "If I tried to deny it…"
"I'd call you a liar, I wasn't born yesterday Josh. I remember the way you used to look at Serena Andersen," Slade answered still not even trying to move.
"You remember that?"
"How could I forget it? You were 5, she was 8 and you made doe eyes at her like she was a blonde goddess. I never thought I would watch a bigger train wreck when it came to you but this wins it".
"Because she's a mother?" Mega asked.
"And she's easily two years your senior or did you not tell her you were only fifteen?" Slade challenged his little brother.
"I might have forgotten that… besides, it's not like I plan to date her or anything- she's fun you know?" he replied after a moment trying to see casual with his response and not seem- like a prick though it was what he was.
Slade grew silent for a second before casting a look over to Ruby and then Ebony- yea, he knew- he knew all about that. Slade nodded after a second.
"Thought you might. I don't see you leaving…"
"I don't plan to- so get used to the stares- now let's go watch closer shall we?"
"If I have to," Mega said residing knowing it was now a moot point, Slade was not going to go away.
"I'm telling there's more to that," Lex said pointing to them as they walked towards the opening ceremony with the Mallrats still hanging back.
"You can't prove it Lex, besides it's not like Mega will ever tell you- and you're out of time to consider it, your race is up next," she reported pointing to the race.
"Shit," he cried running over.
"Be aware of those balls," May shouted with a smirk on her face.
"May!" Salene chide as Jay went to join him at the starting line along with a few others.
As they took their place at the starting line- a gung went off and the runners took off Jay pulling into the lead as the Techno's watched with cold interest on their faces, all of them as expressionless as Mega except Java who seemed more occupied with the guy drooling over her- and Mega who was ignoring it all together to talk with Slade.
They watched as Jay hit the finish with Lex right behind him.
"Nice run"
Amber looked mildly disappointed when she saw the smirks hit the Techno's faces.
"Look at this way Amber- he'll be on our team this time next event," Pride reasoned causing a small smile to escape her.
As Jay accepted the first gold medal of the games, Lex took sliver, and the two headed back towards the group- Trudy took a moment to congratulate Mega by walking up to him. Not wanting to even face Jay.
"Congratulations on the victory," she exclaimed with a warm smile directed at him with a gleam as Slade looked at her suspiciously as if not trusting her, as if looking at her like he was the worried father looking over his child around their first date.
Making sure the date got the hard warning look. Slade did not like the idea that this girl was in his younger brothers bed especially considering how young Josh was- how naïve he was when it came to people, and the fact that she already had one kid- meant there could be easily more.
"Perhaps you should say that to Jay," Mega reported deadpan not trying to attract attention, no doubt someone would find this more odd- and question his actions.
"Well it's really your victory not his- you're the one that'll get the credit, and the tribe prize along with the benefits, Jay will just get his medal and tossed to the sliver team," she said quietly.
"I guess"
Then Trudy proceeded to try and flirt with him even know she knew Slade was there, she didn't think he'd go along, and she was right but she noticed from the way Slade was looking at her- that he had to know. So now she was wondering why did he know- no one else did- no one else could even read Mega, and this guy seem to know him back and forth… why was that?
As she asked herself this, she was unaware that Jay and Lex were heading their way. The two talking but soon it stopped when Jay's eyes caught sight of her talking to Mega and Slade. Right off a suspicious look was cast towards Slade- that womanising manwhore- he was not- was that Trudy's other guy? Did he really exist?
Suddenly, Jay tensed. No, it couldn't be! He couldn't be… could he? Now his entire focus was on them so much he missed Pride and Amber coming up behind them holding hands and whispering sweet nothings to each other.
"Look at her man. She's an absolute Goddess. How long did you think it was going to be before some guy was going to be even remotely interested in her?" Lex inquired.
"Huh?" Jay said snapping from his thoughts.
"Amber- did you think Pride was really gonna wait till you got back together to tell her, please," Lex replied.
"I-uh… no," Jay replied automatically pushing out his shock trying to remind himself no one knew that he was trying to get back with Trudy.
"Good because then you're stupider than I thought if you thought for a second, he'd wait. You should stop staring too she might take offense to that- she gets her knots twisted over that a lot- I'd know," Lex advised.
"Right…" Jay said trailing as he allowed himself to be pulled away his gaze still on Trudy, Slade, and Mega wondering what could possibly be going on.
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End.