Hey guys! Sorry bout not updating Melodious Rose yesterday, need some time for that. But till then, here's chapter 32 to LWR. I was having a slightly hard time coming up with ideas, but then I read a few of my past chapters, and it fixed that right up! I hope you enjoy!
"Mornin' Kitty Cat!"
The Blonde girl had always enjoyed waking up to see her lover's face next to her own. Especially if it was a weekend, which meant more time for her to stay there. Blake, having just woken, stretched out before replying.
"Good morning, Yang. Wait, today is Saturday, right?"
"It is! Which means more sleeping."
"Thank god for weekends. But, we really should get up."
"Alright, alright..."
As Yang begrudgingly got up, she noticed the other half of the team was already awake, and discussing something.
"Good morning guys. Whats going on?"
Weiss had shown her the four pieces of paper she had in her hand. Each one had a name on it.
"Me and Ruby were going to have some of the doughnuts we got a few days back, but we didn't realize there was only three left. So, as per usual rules, we're pulling names from a bag to see who gets them."
Weiss put all four papers in and shook the bag. She reached in, pulled out one folded up slip, and read it.
"Yang Xiao Long."
"Woo! I gets me three doughnuts suckas."
Blake gave a small chuckle at Yang's celebration over the doughnuts.
"Hey, maybe your luck is finally changing."
"Hopefully it is Blake! But for now, I'm eating those sweets!"
Yang did eat them, and she ate them with ferocity. After a few hours, Blake and Yang went to the cafe Velvet worked at, since they had today free.
"Oh, Yang, Blake, good day! What can I get for you?"
"Just two regular coffees. We need something to wake us up. Even if we've been awake for hours, we're still tired on weekends."
Velvet took a minute to pour their drinks, setting them down on the small table they sat at.
"So, how have things been? I haven't seen you two in a while.""
"They've been good, Yang is finally getting her luck back, or so she says."
"I only say because I know!"
None of the three had noticed the wind that picked up outside, opening the door from time to time with its gusts.
"Woah, I wonder where this wind came from. I could have sworn it wasn't breezy at all when I got here earlier."
Yang's eyes managed to spot a $5 bill that fluttered in through the door during one of the gusts. It managed to land right at her feet, as if destined to be there.
"Awesome! Free five bucks!"
"Maybe your luck really is returning."
"See? even Velvet has accepted it, Blake. Just face it, I got my mojo back."
"That was just a coincidence, I'm sure that happens to someone around here every day."
"Oh! I forgot to check the total you owe! Good thing the manager isn't in right now, he would tear me a new one."
Velvet had started the process of adding the total on her register, but something happened with the system.
"Hey, Yang, you're never going to believe this. The register says you are our millionth customer! You get free drinks for a month!"
"No goddamn way! I told you Blake! Luck is on my side today!"
"While the chances are low, with as many people that come here, it could have happened to anyone!"
"Well then, are you willing to make a bet on this?"
"Oh no. No no no, these bets always end up including 'that' as a punishment."
"True, 'it' shall be the punishment, but if you're so confident I don't have my luck back, then you could make the bet, right?"
"Fine then, I'll entertain your thought. What's the bet?"
Blake thought for a moment before making her decision. She was quite confident in her choice.
"Alright, you see team CRDL coming this way? If Russel manages to get in the door first, you win. If Cardin does, then I win."
"... Really?"
"Yes, but you can't intervene at all."
"What're we playing for?"
"Whoever loses will have to do 'that'"
"Oh, come on Blake, it's been so long since we made a dirty bet like that."
"Well, if you don't think your luck is as good as you say-"
"Fine! you're on!"
Blake had given a small laugh after Yang agreed. The blonde knew this wasn't a good sign.
"Oh, did I forget to mention, Yang, that Cardin NEVER lets anyone go through doors before him. It's some stupid ego thing. And if by some miracle he isn't the first one, Russel will be."
Yang was starting to doubt her choice, but she still had faith in her luck. Once they were about 30 ft., Sky stopped and dropped to one knee.
"Go on guys, I got to tie my shoe. It must have gotten untied on the way. Odd..."
The rest continued on for about another 5 ft., before Dove also stopped to look to the street on his left.
"Someone must have dropped their pocket change on the ground over there. Those eight quarters are mine!"
It was now down to Russel and Cardin. By now Yang had almost broke the coffee cup she was holding. Blake, who was previously sitting next to Yang, was now peeking out of the corner of the window, eager to see everything.
At about 15ft. away Cardin had stopped, and started his pockets.
"Ah shit, I think I left my wallet back in the room. Go on ahead Russel, I'll be right back."
As it was, Yang had already started her celebration, as Blake stared at the the sight, awestruck at the results.
About a mile away, on top of a tall hill.
"I'm not sure why I let you talk me into this, Nora."
"Because you love me! And you're the best boyfriend ever!"
"Yea yea, get ready."
Ren had pulled his arm back, preparing the throw the baseball he was holding. Nora thought it would be a good idea to to use Magnhild as a bat. Nora hadn't really thought out any of it, though. She didn't think about how they would play baseball with just two people, or how they would retrieve the ball, or why they would play on top of a big hill. But none of it really mattered to her.
Ren threw the ball with more speed than he was expecting. It didn't matter, though, Nora had no problems blasting the ball in the opposite direction.
"I knew this wouldn't end well..."
"Heh, oops. Oh well, I'm sure nothing bad will happen. Now lets go do more things!"
"How is it possible to have this amount of hyperactivity? Better yet, how do I keep up with it?"
Back to in front of the cafe
Cardin turned again, and started walking to catch up with Russel.
"Yo Russel! I had it in my back pocket!"
He had turned around just in time to see his friend get smacked in the face with a random baseball.
"Russel!"
Cardin ran to the boy on the ground, lifting his head up to speak.
"Who... Would've thought... That I'd be taken out... By a... Rogue baseball."
"Don't worry Russel, we'll, we'll get you back! You'll be fine! We'll, we'll get you patched up! Stay with me man, stay with me!"
"Cardin... Finish... The Journey..."
"Russel! ...I will. I'll finish it!"
Even though his aura blocked most of the damage, the impact was still enough to knock Russel unconscious. Cardin, now the only remaining member of CRDL, opened the door to the cafe. It took Velvet a second to regain her composure and respond to Cardin's entrance.
"H-how may I help you, Cardin?"
"Just, just one coffee..."
Out of nowhere, Yang started attacking Cardin. Surprised, there was nothing Cardin could do to stop the onslaught. Blake had to pull Yang off the boy on the ground.
"Sorry Cardin, but Yang just lost quite the bet, it's nothing personal."
Blake dragged Yang out of the shop with a maniacal laugh, leaving Cardin alone. Velvet handed Cardin his drink as he shakily got up, putting his money on the counter as he held himself up. Taking the coffee with unsteady hands, he dropped it and spilled it on himself. He didn't acknowledge the coffee at all. Suddenly dropping on his knees, he looked up, baffled at the events that transpired.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON TODAY!?"
Will we ever really find out just what 'that' is? Who knows? But I'm sure it can't harm their relationship too much. This chapter got pretty random and more for giggles, but how many times can you say you felt sorry for Cardin like this? To sooth Cardin's wounds, why don't you follow/fav and drop a review, and I will see you all in the next installment. Byee!
