Chapter 26

Booze, Robots and Angels

Regina left Will to his own devices and hopped into her car to visit with Megumi and Sora. Her cell phone rang and she answered, only after inspecting the number it showed on the display.

Regina: "Hey Taka! You talk to Megumi this morning yet?"

Taka: "No. But I was thinking of heading over there in about a half hour why?"

Regina: "I'm going there now. Could you come on over there? We're going to talk with everybody about our plans for the auto club."

Taka: "Sure, I'll be there then. See you all in just a while ok?"

Regina: "Ok Taka. See ya."

Taka: "Bye."

Regina smiled when she hung up with Taka. It seemed pretty apparent that this club would get off to a good start. It was shaping up to be a lot of fun actually. She liked cars as much as her brother, she just wasn't very good with the technical stuff. But she liked having a nice vehicle, it being fast too was just a bonus to her. She cranked the car and listened to it idle for a few minutes before backing out of the driveway, headed toward Kei's house, she accelerated hard, listening for the spooling of the turbo as the tach climbed higher in display. The rush of power the car gave was almost like a drug. She always knew why Will liked to race so much after the first time she got to experience the rush of adrenaline of a powerful car in motion.

She pulled into the drive at Kei's house and parked to the left of the van. She exited the car as Megumi and Sora came running out. Regina just smiled and waved as they approached her.

Regina: "Hey guys. How goes it?"

Megumi: "Great! How are you doing?"

Sora: "Hey Regina."

Megumi: "Say can we check out your car. We've never gotten a look at it yet."

Regina: "Sure go right ahead."

Belldandy and Kei had noticed everyone out in the driveway and decided to join the group that had gathered outside.

Kei: "Hey Regina. How are you?" Kei stuck his head under the hood along with Megumi.

Regina: "I'm fine. Hi Bell. Good morning."

Bell: "Good Morning Regina. So are we going to talk about the club today? I'm all excited about it. I think it's going to be so much fun." Belldandy had a smile and a wild look in her eye. Kei looked over at her and just chuckled.

Kei: "I guess we just have to start one now. Bell won't have it any other way!"

Bell: "Oh KEI! Not just for me!"

Kei: "I was only teasing Bell. I didn't mean it THAT way."

Regina: "So, have you guys made any other decisions as to how we go about this?"

Kei: "Well, I have a few ideas. But it would be good if everyone had a say in it. I guess we should technically vote for positions in the club once we get everyone together to start with."

About that time, a group of loud vehicles were heard about a few blocks away. One was a silver and black 300ZX turbo, as it turned to come down their street, it accelerated suddenly, the turbo at full boost and suddenly the sound of the blow off valve as the throttle was suddenly closed shut. It slowed to a crawl as it pulled into the driveway Regina's car, followed by three other nicely prepared cars. A Subaru WRX, Blue with Gold and black graphics and a set of Motegi aftermarket wheels, A Honda S2000, Yellow with a radical body styling kit and a modest spoiler on back, and an enormous turbo intercooler evident behind the lower mesh covered valence of the front spoiler. And a third car, a Twin turbo Supra. It looked stock in appearance, but with a nice set of 18 inch aftermarket wheels and a very throaty exhaust note gave away that this was no stock Supra, the Indigo Blue pearl paint was beautiful in the sunlight, against the dark tinted windows.

Regina: "What the hell?"

Megumi suddenly ran toward the Silver and Black 300ZX smiling and laughing. Taka suddenly emerged from the car and hugged Megumi as she approached him so quickly.

Sora: "Oh WOW! These cars are SO SWEET!"

Regina: "Damn, I had no idea. Say Kei? You know they had these cars?"

Kei: "Yeah but even I haven't seen them yet. Let's check them out."

The group went to ogle over the cars that just arrived, as others that Taka had invited to attend the little club beginning pow-wow. Some were from the LA Drift, many others were simply interested in belonging to a nice club. Before they knew it, about a dozen people had already joined with them to show off their cars and talk about the club.

Kei: "So I guess our next step is to vote for club officers huh?"

Bell: "Yes. I'll go and get some paper and pens."

Megumi: "This is SO gonna Rock!"

Kei: "Once were done with this, I think I'll call that fellow with the building on Main and see if we can rent it for a while. Sound ok with you guys?"

Regina: "Sure thing Kei. I've got our start up money too."

Kei: "Start up money? From where?"

Regina: "Will decided to um, donate a little to our effort. Heh. After I made him feel bad for not joining us."

Megumi: "Way to go Regina! Hahaha! How much is it for?"

Regina: "Well he'd only give me 500. I tried to get more but, it's better than none."

Sora: "Wow. 500 dollars? That's more than we ever saved at the motor club back home. We were always broke."

Kei: "I think I can match that so we'll have a good start after all."

Megumi: "Oh Kei! That's great! Thank you." Megumi grabbed her brother and kissed his cheek.

Kei: "Come on Megumi! Cut it out!"

The group got together and voted for the officers of the club. Keiichi naturally got voted as the president and Regina voted in as Club chairman. Taka was voted in as Club Secretary and Bell was given the position of Treasurer. Sora and Megumi were voted as Member liaisons. The rest of the day was spent with the new members heading to see Kei sign the new lease on the club hangout, and they all pitched in and started a thorough clean up of the building inside and out. It was an old two bay garage with a small front office and actually had living quarters up above the building on the second story.

It was only 4 in the afternoon when the group decided they had accomplished as much as they could for one day. Belldandy offered for everyone to gather at their house for a club celebration to kick off the club to a good start. Regina had spoken to Shane and Urd earlier and let them know off their plans. Skuld, who was still at home relaxing, started preparing the house for all the visitors that would arrive soon.

Bell had asked Regina if she had talked to Will to see if he'd like to join in. At first she was reluctant to, but figured it was the nice thing to do. He did give her money for the club after all. But before she could get an answer at the house, a loud bright red 1990 Mustang GT pulled up to the front of the building, after passing by at first. The 'Stang crept by at first and let loose with the revs as the back tires instantly disappeared in white billowing clouds of smoke. The engine hit quite a lick. It sure as hell wasn't stock, and Kei had just made out the outline of a roll cage inside the passenger compartment. The car went down two drives, turned around and came back. This time pulling slowly into the front lot of the building. Taka and his friends stood looking and pointing at the car. The windows were dark and rolled up, only the driver side was slightly lowered. The idle of the engine was erratic with the sound of the X-303 camshaft and the long tube headers combined with the big mouth exhaust. The 'Stang appeared completely stock other than the aftermarket 4 inch cowl hood and the Weld racing wheels with the rear set wrapped in a set of Drag radials.

The car suddenly became quiet and the driver's door opened. Will popped out of the driver's seat to the surprise of most of the club members. All except for Regina, who had known he was working on the car for someone at his shop.

Will: "WHAZZUP! Haha! Anybody wanna race?"

Bell: "Oh my it's Will! "

Will: "Hey Bell, Kei. How are you doin'?"

Kei: "Hey Will! Where'd this car come from? It yours?"

Will: "Nah. A friend of mine wanted me to get it set up for his son to race heads up class this year. Is a nice car though, huh?"

Bell: "It's such a pretty red color too."

Taka: "Will this car is sweet. Can we go for a ride?"

Will: "Maybe later. You get to put the rear end under it this week by the way. Heheh."

Taka: "No shit? COOL.."

Regina: "Whatcha doin brother? Spying on us?"

Will: "No. I just thought I'd stop by and see how many people signed up with you. That's a pretty good turn out you got here."

Megumi: "Come on Will. You should join too. PLEASE?"

Sora: "It would be a lot more fun if you did Will."

Will: "I'll think about it. Okay girls?"

Megumi: "REALLY?"

Will: "Yeah. I'll think on it for a while."

Regina: "So you that jealous already huh?"

Bell: "Now Regina. He did say he'd think about it."

Will: "Yeah sis. I did say I'd think about it! Hehehe."

Kei: "So do you think this building is ok?"

Will: "Yeah it's a nice building. Megumi and Sora could move in upstairs even, keep tabs on the place."

Kei: "I never thought about that. That is a good idea too Will."

Bell: "So, Will. Would you at least come to our club celebration at our house tonite? I know Skuld would like to have you around to keep her company."

Will: "Well. I wasn't really planning on getting out tonite. But sure. Since you asked me Bell, I'd be glad to."

Bell: "That's great. Be there around 7-ish. Ok?"

Will: "Alright then. See you guys later."

Later that evening, all the current members of the club were present and enjoying themselves and Belldandy's hospitality. Regina and Robert, Taka and Megumi were busy in their own little slow dance contest. Keiichi was busy with the flurry of questions about who's car should be the club's "special" car. Shane, Urd and a few of the others were in the living room playing DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) on the game console. Which proved quite difficult for most of them, being as inebriated as they were, but they were having fun anyway. Of course any sober person would have taken it to be more of a warped incarnation of Twister.

Will sat quietly drinking on the bottle of Wild Turkey he had left over from the last party. Shane called it his "Kickin Chicken", Will wouldn't really drink much else. He wasn't much of a drinker, and he rarely got drunk, ever. But for some strange reason he was acting a little funny earlier in the day. And tonight was no different. He was already pretty wasted, but with him it was really hard to tell. Skuld sat next to Will and had been sipping on his drink occasionally. She was already tipsy, and had stopped sharing his drink as soon as she felt woozy. She was more content with Will's arm around her neck, giving her a random kiss every now and then.

Will : "Hey Skuld?"

Skuld: "Yes Will?"

Will: "Bell doesn't get drunk. Does She?"

Skuld: "Not really."

Will: "I was just wondering. I've seen her drink more than me tonight and she looks just fine."

Skuld: "Do I?"

Will looked deep into her dark eyes, now with a slight glaze.

Will: "Well. Maybe just a bit. You light headed?"

Skuld: "Just a bit. I feel pretty good though." She smiled and giggled at the look on Will's face.

Will: "I'm pretty ripped. I can tell. But I don't give a shit either."

Skuld couldn't comment, she just laughed and kissed his cheek.

They continued talking among themselves when suddenly Urd and Shane came crashing across the coffee table an onto Will and Skuld's laps.

Will: "HEY HEY HEY! Come on now. What the hell is this? Pro wrestling night!"

Urd: "Damn Skuld. You're breasteses ARE gotten bigger!"

Shane: "Sorry Will. Thanks for your concern!"

Will: 'What are you? A comedian? And by the way. Why are you obsessed with Skuld's boobs Urd?"

Urd: "Heehehee! It's always been my little irritatable whittle secret, right Skuld?"

Skuld: "Urd! Get your face out of my chest! Ewwwwwwww!"

Will: "Yeah! Those aren't yours to play with anymore!"

Shane, Urd and Skuld just looked at Will in disbelief. Will didn't realize what he'd said until it came out. The room was so quiet, you could hear only heartbeats. Skuld's face was as red as a tomato, her mouth gaping open. Urd broke the silence with her drunken laugh.

Urd: "So you're jealous HUH! HAHAHAHA!"

Will: "well, maybe that didn't come out right." He said as his hand came up to cover his face.

Shane: "Hell you GO BOY!"

Belldandy couldn't contain her laughter any longer as a tiny giggle turned into a gut busting laugh that consumed her breath so much that she couldn't catch any air.

Keiichi followed suit, along with everyone else. Skuld could only bury her face in Will's chest to hide her embarrassment. After a few minutes of laughter, everyone resumed what they were previously tending to.

Skuld: "Will? Will you come to my room with me?"

Will: "Your room? You sure?"

Skuld: "Yeah. I want to talk in private to you."

Will: "Oh. Well sure."

Skuld: "Why the look of disappointment?"

Will: "Ah. Nothing. Why?"

Skuld: "You just looked upset when I said.. OH. Hehe. Come on!"

Will: "Huh?"

Skuld grabbed him by his hand and pulled him up. He hadn't been up in over an hour, the alcohol hit him hard as he stood, Skuld pulling away as he stumbled over literally every piece of furniture between the stairs and the couch. Belldandy and Kei laughed at the sight of Will being so off balance. They'd never seen this side of him before.

Regina: "Hey? Where'd Will and Skuld go to?"

Urd: "Booby boy went to go play with just that. Boobies. HAHAHEHEHA!"

Regina: "Huh?"

Shane: "I think they went to go have fun."

Regina: "Really? Heh. Figures."

Urd: "Speaking of fun..shall we?"

Urd and Shane stood up, and resumed playing their drinking game version of DDR again.

Will and Skuld entered her room as she locked the door behind them.

Will wrapped his arms around her and they kissed for a few moments, Skuld pulled away and told Will to get comfortable as she turned on her TV.

Skuld: "I'm going to the bathroom a moment. I'll be right back."

Will: "Okay."

After a few minutes passed, Skuld called from the crack in the door, slightly open.

Skuld: "Will? Would you get me the blue nightgown out of my closet for me?"

Will raised an eyebrow in mischief, and let out a soft laugh.

Will: "Sure sweetie. The blue one right?"

Skuld: "Yeah it's on the right side of the walk in closet."

Will: "Alrighty!"

Will pulled the door on the closet open and blindly looked into the closet. "Damn she has some really sexy outfits in here." As he pulled out a very sheer black baby doll outfit by mistake. About that time Will noticed a pair of light red bulbs illuminating the closet. Suddenly as he stuck his head inside the closet, a cold metal clasping hand grabbed his hand and then his other arm by the wrist and clamped hard.

Will: "HEY WOAH! WHAT THE FUCK! LEGGO OF ME! LET GO! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU? YOU CRAZY PIECE OF SHIT! I SAID LETGO OF ME!"

Skuld: "Will? What's Wrong?" Skuld suddenly remembered.

Skuld: "BANPEI! LET GO OF HIM RIGHT NOW!"
Will: "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS…THIS…THING?"

Skuld: "He's not a THING he's a robot. My robot!"

Will: "Tell him to let go of my fucking hand and my arm!"

Skuld: "He thinks you're a threat. Calm down he'll let go I promise."

Will: "THREAT? I'll show him a fucking Threat!" Will calmed down suddenly. "Please let go of me, my arm is bleeding."

Banpei suddenly let go and bowed politely to him. Will stood, holding his bleeding arm, looking at the robot in sheer amazement.

Will: "Why the hell did it attack me?"

Skuld: "Please Will. He was only protecting me. I'm so sorry!"

Will: "I'm sorry if I cursed so much. He scared the shit out of me!"

Skuld: "Banpei is very intelligent. He can sense things most can't."

Will: "Where did you get a thing like this?"

Skuld: "I made him." Skuld said with a smile.

Will: "NO Way! This kind of technology doesn't exist yet."

Skuld: "Banpei. Go get a towel and a bandage for Will's arm."

Banpei walked slowly to the bathroom to do as she commanded. Will looked at her in amazement.

Will: "But how? Why? Who? Ahhh..nevermind."
Skuld just giggled, and she carefully held his arm out as she took the wet cloth from Banpei and cleaned his scratched arm, and attached a light bandage.

Bell: "SKULD? Is everything ok in there?"

Skuld: "Yes Belldandy. Will just met Banpei, that's all."
Bell: "Oh. Ok. If you say everything's ok. I just heard all the screaming is all."

Skuld: "Banpei. Return to the closet…and STAY there. You hear me?"

Banpei bleeped a few times, lowered his head in shame and returned to the closet and shut the door.

Skuld: "I really am sorry Will. Are you ok?" She kissed him gently and then kissed his wound.

Will: "I'm ok I think. Just sore. But I'm sure I'll feel it in the morning, I'm a little to fried right now to feel any pain really."

Skuld: "I know. I'm sorry. Will you stay with me tonight?"

Will: "Well. Sure if you'd like me to."

Skuld: "Of course, silly. I wouldn't have asked you for my nightgown if I didn't have that in mind. Of course now I guess.."

Will didn't notice Skuld came running out in nothing but her bra and panties, until now that is.

Will: "Sorry, I never did get that thing you wanted. I seen another nice one in there though, heheh."

Skuld: "WILL! Hehe. Were you going through my unmentionables?"

Will: "Well, it's not like I tried them on or anything."

Skuld: "Hehe, you really ARE drunk huh?"

Will just smiled at her in a silly grin. Until he noticed a strange person behind her, waving at him. He waved back smiling, not thinking about what he was doing. He assumed it was someone that came into the room.

Skuld: "What are you waving at?" Skuld turned her head to see Noble Scarlet smiling at her and Will. "AHHH! Umm..Will?"

Will: "Huh?"

Skuld: "Y-You can see her?"

Will: "Yeah. Who is she? She's pretty."

Scarlet smiled and kissed Will on the cheek.

Will: "Wow, cool." Will's eyes rolled into the back of his head as he passed out on Skuld's bed.

Skuld: "Will? Will? Are you ok? Ah. Well. Noble Scarlet? Why did you come out and do that? Will isn't ready for that YET!"

Noble Scarlet gave Skuld a smug and disappointed look and disappeared back to where she'd came.

Skuld: "Oh Will. I'm sorry about tonight, I'll make it up to you soon. I just hope you'll learn to accept me for who I am. I know you can't hear what I'm saying now, but I promise I will."

Skuld lied down next to Will and cuddled with him and soon fell fast asleep, her arms wrapped around him, smiling in contentment.

Next Chapter

Nightmares Revisited