That Time of Year Again: Double M, Double N faction
Ploy Two and a Half
By Kitara Lira
Some initial notes before we kick things off for part two of my Halloween Mayhem!
The winner of my ten shiny invisible dollars goes to *Drum roll*
angelronin! You may collect your winnings from my director. His building is located six floors beneath the Frosty North's Pie street in the building number 696-1337-Cool Beans. If he refuses feel free to hit him... I mean no! Just kick 'im in the shins... but if Director asks? I did not say it!
ManiazAzn: Wait... are you telling me... I had the right speech all along?! *Flips through her cue cards*
jquackers: Hmm... me too... I mean of course I know! But I won't tell because... because... that would... ruin the surprise?
Little-Demon-Inside: Hey! You write Smile!! Quick! Update it! I love it! Haha, since you're more the MidorixYohko expert I think you should tell me. Course I've got my crazy ideas - which we all know are crazy - but they're just... crazy? Happy you weren't too lazy to review, I lurfs you and hope that this chapter doesn't disappoint... too much
ALEXISSA2: Oi! You lost, accept defeat. Heh heh, I always wanted to be Brain! I want to take over the world!! Mommy... won't let me. Eh?! I can't? Why not? My sister lurfs me and would share her candy with me... I think. Happy (no longer by the time I hit submit) Halloween!
AppleFlavoredPie: Haha, we can make up things together! Kind of? How does one kind of? Explain this madness! *Cheesy grin and thumbs up back* Not as much madness here... but still kind of funny?
Now! On with the story!
Lunch had gone smoothly or as smoothly as one could do when dining with the Double M, Double N taken into account. Mikoto ate the tiny diner dry of all it owned – including the ice. Natsuki and Nao were arguing, Midori was practising love, justice and peace by setting one foot upon the table and striking her hero pose every so often. As for the others? They were all being civil, apologizing profusely to all the other patrons at the diner and attempting to retain a some what semblance of order – except Miyu.
"Bloody hell that isn't how its done Kuga! If you're going to be Freddy you can't be screwing this up. Now try again!"
Apparently Natsuki was having a little more troubles with adjusting to character with three pairs of chopsticks acting as her weapon of choice. Nao had been instructing Natsuki for the past fifteen minutes as to just how to "do it right". Since when was there a right way to claw your victims with sharp apparel? Didn't you just huuza! And that was it? Natsuki again attempted this huuza, which was really just a forward stab and flail of the hands to slice and dice victims. This of course resulted in a scolding smack from Nao and a soothing smile from Shizuru.
After about the twentieth hit, Natsuki abandoned the wooden devices, cradling her head and yelping ever so, "Yuuki! You have got to stop hitting me." Another smack, "I'm serious! Do it again and I'll… I'll…"
"You'll what?" Challenged Nao, egging Natsuki on even further.
"I'll make Shizuru hurt you!" Not what everyone was expecting, but it was a threat that held substance. Everyone knew if Natsuki threatened to kick Nao's ass nothing would truly happen and vice versa. The two were life siblings heaven forbid, they fought, they bickered, but they did not kill each other… yet anyways.
"You do that and I'll stick Miyu on you!" Again another threat with substance. So before anything got any more out of hand Shizuru calmly broke from sipping her tea.
"Ara, if Nao and Natsuki do not stop bickering Miyu and I shall together destroy all the mayonnaise and pocky this world has to offer," It had been found (courtesy of Miyu) that the red head had an unhealthy addiction to the chocolate covered goodness and like Natsuki, Nao had a weakness. Weakness to such a delectable treat.
Both of the girls stared in horror at the calm woman and the android who only nodded in agreement, "You wouldn't!!" Gasped the two in unison.
"We would," Shizuru replied with no change to her composure, Miyu not taking to interject meaning that she agreed with the proposed idea. When the two of them agreed Natsuki and Nao knew anything they threatened… was possible.
"Mai! I'm hungry!" Broke Mikoto, tugging at her girlfriend's sleeve – yes though it was never official, it was one of those you'd be too blind not to see kind of things. You know?
"Mikoto, shhh, you've already eaten everything, you'll be fine. When we get home I'll make you ramen… only," Mai pressed before the young girl could say anything, "If you behave yourself until then."
"Mai? Ramen?" Those youthful eyes twinkled as the owner began nodding her head furiously, "Yup yup! Mikoto will be good! Mikoto loves Mai's ramen." To the usual bosom nuzzling state she went, something that was now second nature to everyone at the table – though certainly not to all the other occupants whose jaws all lay about the floor. "Mikoto loves Mai! Yup yup!" Chirped the energetic voice.
The world had resumed its normal flare. Midori was attempting to order some liquor, while Yohko was restraining her knowing full well that candy and liquor did not mix well when it came to Midori. Natsuki and Nao were on another tangent, though this time they had collected as a single force and were aiming it back at both Shizuru and Miyu who were un-phased. And then there was Mai who had Mikoto clinging to her front side happily nuzzling away. Yes, life was good.
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Later that Night
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"Where are those huggers?!" A voice bellowed loud enough to wake up everyone in a six hundred mile radius.
"Buggers Haruka-chan," Corrected a timid voice to the blonde's right.
"That's what I said Yukino! Fujino, you didn't let them hash ape did you?"
The small group fell extremely silent, even Yukino was at a loss of just what it is Haruka had managed to butcher.
"Escape in the context of a verb. To allow one to break free of…" Sighs of relief could be heard all around. What would they do without Miyu? After all if even Yukino struggled to comprehend the word only a madman (or android) would be able to understand and thus translate.
Stomping her foot down, Haruka did her usual dance, "That's what I said!"
"Ara, Haruka (Look no formality! Take that… someone!) I assure you we did not let them escape on purpose. One minute we were all getting dressed up to come over for the party and the next…"
Yohko cut in to finish the rest, "Next thing we know and they're gone. The back door was wide open and all their preparation gear gone. Gah! I'm going to fry Midori's ass when I see her!"
"Isn't that a bit much Yohko-sensei?" Asked a startled Yukino, who was in fact worried that not just one but four ex-HiME's would be in for a long round of lectures… and not just from their significants. Haruka seemed rather upset that the four had taken to skipping out of the Halloween bash… again. The same thing had happened the last year, and the year before. Every Hallows Eve a grand party was hosted by Haruka – courtesy of her family – and all of the ex-HiME's were invited along with significant others, Chie, Aoi… the entire Fuuka academy really. Individuals who skipped out – just like in school – were dealt with. Of course, those with legitimate reasons were given pardon, but as for those four? Pardon would not come for those fanandering hippies! Or as Yukino would have pointed out, philandering hippies.
However, that could not be done without those present, so those who were decided it was best to simply enjoy the evening. And so the party began. A few drunk HiME's, another few slurred lines, and one hell of a party later our quartet decided to grace the party (just before the clock struck twelve and they could be accused of nothing attending during Halloween).
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The next morning was certainly… eventful. Stashes of candy had been divided and hidden and angry others were the main highlights of the day. That and last night the Double M, Double N faction had received one hell of a speech from one extremely intoxicated Haruka. It mostly consisted of incoherent screams, a few good placed thumps, and more incoherent screams. To say ears weren't still ringing would be a lie. It was like when one goes to the club all night and they have that music a tad too loud and one's ears ring for days on end after the event. Not to say anyone every went clubbing… or partied… or dance… or… or yeah… anyways!
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Yohko's Flat
"Gah, I feel like someone hammered my head in with one of my excavation pick axes!" Groaned a certain individual, clutching her bad case of bed-head and stumbling out of bed, "And my tummy…" The other hand was used to rub the sore abdomen which looked a little more plump than the night before.
Out of the bathroom Yohko wandered, intercepting Midori midway across the bedroom, "I warned you. Not only did you get drunk, you got drunk and had your candy. Midori I swear if you don't…"
Our forever seventeen, I mean now forever nineteen year old rushed off to the bathroom to hurtle the contents of her stomach into the bowl of the toilet, "…" A few retched heaves later and a sigh of relief echoed forth, "Much… better…"
The doctor wasn't sure whether to laugh at her lover's stupidity or to scream in frustration. So a heavy sigh was opted for as well as the shake of her head, "Midori… what ever am I going to do with you?"
"Love me?" Mumbled Midori as she stumbled out of the bathroom with that goofy grin on her face, the little trail of saliva had not yet been cleaned and Midori was getting a little too close.
"Midori… don't you even… MIDORI!"
All that was important to note was that Midori in fact did not release her second spew of bile upon Yohko (like she had last year) and had instead got Yohko's closet. Needless to say Midori found herself rather limited in the things she would be doing for the next few weeks, or rather months.
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Tokiha/Minagi Apartment
"Mai!!" The young girl dragged herself off the bed and across the floor, towards the kitchen to where she was sure to find her beloved orange top.
"No Mikoto, I mean it." Spoke the said orange top with little remorse, not even turning as she said so making the statement all the more solid.
"But Mai!"
"Mikoto you almost ate Yukino's hair because you thought it was chocolate! Then you came home only to sneak off and eat two bins worth of candy?! I don't think so, you're not getting it back."
This declaration seemed to crush Mikoto as she deflated in size and moral; it wasn't her fault Yukino's hair looked a lot like chocolate and that all the candy was so tasty she just had to eat two bins worth of it (and when we say bins we mean like your good average fit in your garbage bag type size bin).
Yes, Mikoto was banned from her candy she had worked hard to collect, she was banned from Mai's home made ramen, and she was banned from sleeping on their bed. Mikoto had to learn one way or another that when Mai suggested something… it should be heavily taken into consideration. Heavily.
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Kuga/Fujino Residence
"Mmmm… Shizuru…" Natsuki smiled as she nuzzled further into the warmth of the other.
"Natsuki," Whispered the voice gently, petting navy locks and eliciting a purr to which Shizuru giggled softly. Fingers were trailed against a slightly bulged stomach, "Ara, see what candy does to my Natsuki? Miyu was right; it does ruin the figure…"
Natsuki was so quick to jump out of bed, "What are you talking about?!" Off to the bathroom she dashed, a blood curdling scream echoing from the small facility. Then back into the bedroom ran a sobbing girl, "Shizuru! Why didn't you tell me?! I'm… I'm…"
"There there Natsuki," Drawing the younger girl back onto the bed, Shizuru relished in the body heat and smell of her favourite (and only?) Natsuki, "All you need to do is decrease the intake of mayonnaise and limit the amount of junk food you…" Crimson pools opened wide as the heat again left, this time falling to the floor. Over the edge of the covers she peered.
Upon the floor lay Natsuki, setting about to her first set of crunches which were to be followed by three hours of extensive exercise. Damn Halloween and its shape ruiningness!
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Miyu's House
"Nao, breakfast is ready," The voice was not as cold as it normally seemed.
"Five more minutes Miyu…" Griped Nao, rolling over onto her other side, using the pillow to shield herself from the light.
"…" This was ignored by Miyu who simple stalked across the room, picked up the younger girl and hauled her off to the kitchen. There in the kitchen our faithful Spider was set into her usual chair, a full course breakfast awaiting her. As well beside her morning juice was about seventeen different tablets.
"Miyu…" Nao gulped, "What are these?"
"Essential nutrients. If Nao is to get sick again this year it is best to prepare for such things. It is listed that these are the most vital to an individual's well being and therefore will be best in helping to combat your illness."
A giant bead of sweat rolled down the side of Nao's forehead, "But… Miyu… I'm not sick."
"You will be." Replied the android with little thought to how it might affect the red head.
"Will be?! Don't you think I have self restraint?! I'm not weak like that Kuga!"
Offering her the first batch of what appeared to four Miyu seemed to disagree, "You and Ms. Kuga have no restraint. Both of you will be sick. I am sure Ms. Fujino is doing well to prepare for this as well. Now here." Again they were offered and this time Nao could not refute. A grunt was issued, followed by a gurgle and a grumble.
"I swear Miyu I won't get…" It couldn't be timed better! Nao at that exact moment sneezed, feeling the touch of a running nose coming on and just as Miyu was about to say something Nao held up her hand, "Not a word."
Author note: And there you have it! I haven't proof read it (again), that may come later. I was expecting to have this up when it was still Halloween, but I'm off by twenty minutes... My Mama ended up calling and I spent almost two hours talking to her so no complaining! My Mama's the best and worth all my attention! I even gave up trying to prepare for my biology midterm just to talk with her. I love her so much and I miss my family... two weeks till I'm going home for the weekend!
Anyways, hope you all enjoyed your Halloween, I know I was extremly tempted to crawl out my window and hang down from the roof to scare children... but I refrained... next year!!
Ps: The ending was a tad abrupt. If anyone wants to take a spin off of anything from it by all means, I think there is so much more that could happen... I simply don't have time. So to any other authors out there who have a free moment and if they feel so obliged, I would be honoured to see a spin off from this piece (or any for that matter). Okay, now I'm going to bed so I can spend my entire weekend studying and writing a report!