12.Celestia

She had been up late the night before helping 'Thena pack up her 'non-essential belongings' when Trent came home; well rather stumbled home, reeking of alcohol. He grumbled something about not having any corn flakes; he was looking for an excuse to fight. It wasn't too bad, just a black eye, he was so drunk he could barely land a hit. She was glad that 'Thena would be out of there in a week. She went out early that morning and bought the damn cereal; if it meant that much to him he could have all the corn flakes his pitch black evil little heart desired. She left the cereal, a bowl and spoon on the table hoping the mathematical equation wouldn't be too much for him.

It had been a crazy day; there was an art festival on the next block so they had a steady stream of customers until a little after nine o'clock. She took advantage of the 'dead-ness' to catch up on the cleaning. 'Thena and Skylar were in the kitchen somewhere; probably crashing out. Gray was leaning against a wall, dozing himself. "Stop working; you're making me even more tired…" he grumbled. He was about 5'7" with light brown long-ish hair; really nice eyes, that were appropriately enough gray.

"Yea, I don't wanna be here all night cleaning" she joked, she refused to sit down because she knew she wouldn't get back up if she did. The bell rang at about nine thirty; she was vaguely annoyed until she saw that it was Red and a friend. "Hey you!" she grinned.

"Hey yourself" he smirked back "Rude, this is Celestia; Celestia, Rude." He did a traditional 'introductory wave' as he spoke.

"Nice to meet you; I've heard a lot about you" she started as she shook Rude's hand "all good of course. Sis is kinda zonked in the back, lemme go get her; I'm sure she wouldn't wanna miss you." She winked.

"Oh no, let her sleep" he laughed as they sat down at the counter.

"So what can I get for you boys?" She leaned in a little; 'he always smells so nice' she mused to herself.

"Coffee would be nice; if it's not too much trouble, I know we're kinda late" he joked.

"Nah, I need to keep moving" she joked "Besides, it's actually fresh this time." She grabbed a couple mugs from under the counter and started pouring.

"Is Red here?" a sleepy voice floated out of the kitchen.

"Yea he is hun, is Skylar back there somewhere with you?"

"What do you want Devil woman?" Skylar's sleepy voice shouted back.

She winked at the guys as she spoke "for you to get your lazy ass out here bitch" she giggled.

"Sounds like a challenge…" he shot back.

"Bring it hoe-bag!" Celestia snickered. 'Thena came out; still slightly dazed. She started a little when Skylar whizzed by her and started to 'tickle attack' Celestia. She had the craziest laugh when she was being tickled, more of a high pitch squeak than a laugh.

Tears of laughter were streaming down her face when she managed to eek out "OK, OK, UNCLE"

"Now apologize" Skylar slung his arm over her shoulder while laughing.

"Alright, alright, I apologize, you aren't lazy; nor do you now or have you ever possess/ed an ass" she joked. "You know Skylar" she winked at 'Thena and Red "I had a notion earlier"

"What's that sis?" he asked, completely oblivious to the fact that she was reaching for something.

"REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD" she screamed as she shoved a handful of ice down his shirt and dashed out around the counter. "Gah!" she shouted as he tried to grab after her. She crouched down between Red and Rude. "See! He's crazy; he's tryin to kill me." She caught Red catching a glimpse; she'd noticed that he did that a lot. She was kinda thankful that yesterday was laundry day; she wasn't wearing anything gross. "I finally get it…" she said looking up at him in a state of awe.

"What's that?" he mused, oblivious to where she was going.

"You have really beautiful eyes…" He really did, they were a sort of swirl of green and blue; they were so vibrant they seemed to glow.

He got a little flustered and muttered something incoherent.

"I guess that's why my tits can't stop staring at them…" she laughed as she spoke, he blushed.

"SIS!" 'Thena scolded; Skylar laughed, Gray applauded, Rude smirked.

"Oh lighten up, I was just kidding; besides Big and Tall over here found it funny" she laughed, indicating Rude "Come on, don't leave me hangin'" she held out her hand Rude smacked it; laughing.

"You were right about her partner" he lowered his glasses and turned to Celestia "he told me a lot about you too" he winked.

"Should I be concerned?" she joked; slinging an arm over him, Red blushed even more. "Aw, we're just jokin' hun; we kid 'cause we love." He continued to pout comically "Well if it's any consolation I meant what I said about your eyes…" she trailed off and blushed a little in spite of herself. Skylar and Gray 'oooohhhed' in unison; 'Thena giggled.

'Thena piped up to fill the awkward silence "Sis; these boys look like they're hungry…"

"Agreed, what'ya think we should make 'em; since Gray isn't man enough to man the grill" she said in a loud whisper.

"Quite wench" he grumbled from his booth "just 'cause you're some rocket powered mutant succubus…"

"Wow, harsh words…" she raised an eyebrow at the guys.

"OH! I know; we should make 'em pancakes!" 'Thena piped up.

Cela laughed "It's almost ten o'clock at night…"

"Actually; pancakes would be nice…" Rude said unexpectedly. "What? I like pancakes…"

Red laughed "to each his own; partner".

"Alright, pancakes it is, I hate to leave you boys with the Zombie twins, but I have to steal sis" she joked. They went into the back, she had sis keep an eye on the griddle while she washed the dishes.

"Hope you like 'em sis makes…" 'Thena started as she brought the plates out.

"'The best pancakes in the world'" Red; Skylar and Gray said in unison.

"Wow that was weird…" Celestia joked as she came back out.

"What time is it?" Skylar muttered from his corner.

"Ten minutes 'til freedom my boys" she pivoted towards Red and Rude "Not that we're rushing you boys; take your time, we're not in any hurry to get home" she mock wretched, 'Thena giggled.

"Speak for yourself Demon spawn" Gray grumbled

"Geeze, can you feel the love?" She laughed "Don't worry about it I'll finish the dishes you boys'll be outta here on time." She turned towards 'Thena "I swear, men are such whinny bitches" she giggled; Red shot her a saucy glare. "Prove me wrong bitch" she laughed in response.

"Yea, ok, the T-Dizzle won't have our asses on a platter when he finds out that we left you lovely ladies to fend for yourselves…" Skylar griped.

13.Athena

"Well if it's an issue we could keep an eye on them…" Red started; 'Thena had to hold in a little yip of delight.

"Oh, no, we'll be fine" sis chimed; she could be such a wet blanket sometimes… she turned towards Skylar "And since when are you opposed to lying to the T-Dizzle?"

Gray sat up "Well if you guys don't mind then maybe it's not such a bad idea; ya know just to be safe…"

"I think it's a great idea!" 'Thena almost leapt out of her chair.

Cela turned to the guys "Don't listen to them; we'll be fine. I don't wanna impose." 'Thena was vaguely tempted to stab her with cutlery; she was being so difficult.

"Well gee, if you don't want our company you could just say so" Red pouted.

"I guess we smell partner…" Rude chimed in

"Yep; like common dogs on the street…"

"Left to die by owners who didn't love us anymore…"

"Oh geeze you all are so difficult" Cela laughed as she finished refilling a sugar dispenser. "Fine, since it means so much to everyone…" she cleared her throat and curtsied "If it pleases you my good sirs; may we humbly request an escort for the evening?" She stumbled forward a little as she spoke, she must've been more tired than she let on.

"Well from what I hear we're nothing but smelly dogs; not worthy of such fine company" Red chuckled as he spoke.

"Oh you diva bitch!" Cela playfully tossed a towel at him; he dodged and laughed. "It'll take us about fifteen minutes to clean up in the back; is that cool?"

"No prob" Red laughed.

Author's Note: Welcome back Kiddies! I have another credit to add; the whole 'my tits can't seem to stop staring at your eyes line belongs to a friend; I wish it was mine because it's funny as hell but alas no such luck

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