Armina: *sneaks in with a bunch of people behind her*
Me: Mina what the hell are you up to?
Armina: Now guys!
Chase, Kimiko, Jack, Omi, Clay, Master Fung and Dojo *brings out a cake*
Me: WTF?!
Others: Happy birthday bloodyrose!
Anya: ^^
Me: *blushes* Thanks guys.
Rai: How old are you now bloodyrose?
Armina: *smacks Raimundo* Idiot you don't ask a girl that!
Me: *sweatdrops*
Anyway here is the surprise chapter. I have actually been to the mentioned event twice and its a lot of fun. I also have met Vic Migogna and he's a real sweetheart. Also I thought I would put some of the Yugioh voice actors because they rock especially Eric Stuart!
Armina: Because you like Seto Kaiba
Me: Damn right I do he's hot
Seto: Thanks bloodyrose.
Me: *flashes a fanged grin*
Anyway hope you guys like the chapter!
Armina's POV
Week after last chapter
"Hey Armina can you come here for a sec?!" Kimiko called to me from the garden part of the courtyard. I opened my eyes from deep meditation, curious at what Kim wanted I stood up brushing off the dust from my robes. Kimiko along with Rai, Clay and Omi stood next to the fountain as I finally came up to them.
"What's up?" I asked Kim arching an eyebrow. Kimiko only smiled as she handed me an envelope. curious I opened it up to reveal a birthday card that had five tickets inside it. My eyes went bug eyed as I realized what the tickets were for.
"Holy Sh*t!" I exclaimed leaping into the air in excitement and grabbed my bff into a hug.
"What did Kimiko give you Mina?" Rai inquired. I turned to him with a big fat grin on my face.
"Tickets to the biggest anime convention on the eastern seaboard in the United States Anime Weekend Atlanta" I replied to the Latino.
"No way!" Rai blurted out.
"Yes way and we're all going" I said with glee handing him, Clay, Omi and Kim their tickets.
"What is Anime Weekend Atlanta?" Omi asked while eying his ticket.
"It's an event where anime fans gather together to have fun kiddo, Kimiko will give more information by the way does Master Fung know?" I said to Kimiko turning back to her.
"He does he says we can leave this Thursday since the convention is this weekend Dojo will take us"
"How the hell is Dojo going to carry our stuff besides our costumes?" Rai questioned.
"We can use the Changing Chopsticks to shrink our stuff besides Dojo will pretend to be part of a costume" Kimiko answered.
"I heard that!" Dojo protested poking his head out from the bushes next to me.
Later
Armina's POV
I quietly snuck out from my room and headed to the vault. I grabbed the Shroud of Shadows and the Golden Tiger Claws. I made sure no one was around as I closed the stairway that led to the underground storage unit to the Shen-Gong-Wu we had. I threw the Shroud of Shadows on before using the Golden Tiger Claws to create a portal, like the darkness itself I easily slid into the opening and landed in Chase's throne room. My mate was meditating once again in the air, candles floating on all sides of him.
"What on earth are you doing up so late Luna?" Chase said to me without opening his eyes as I took off the Shroud of Shadows.
"Because I'm not going to be around for the weekend mate of mine" I replied to the Heylin as I folded up the Shroud of Shadow. This got Chase to open his cat like eyes in curiosity.
"Ahhhh and where are you going my love?" Chase inquired as he floated to the floor.
"Kim's got us tickets to an anime convention in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States as a birthday present" I responded turning to my fiancé, as he walked up to me.
"I see, well I hope you enjoy yourself Luna but I will miss your presence this weekend" the Heylin said to me seductively as he pressed his lips onto my forehead. I snorted and placed an index finger on his forehead.
"You baka, it's only four days you can survive without me until then" I teased him. Chase only gave a chuckle at that comment.
Two Days Later
Armina's POV
We arrived in Atlanta around six on Thursday night. It took less time to cross the Pacific Ocean and the U.S. on Dojo than it did flying on a plane. The convention took place at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Cobb Galleria Centre. The hotel was huge which suited well with a big gathering such as this.
"I'm beat" I blurted as I threw myself onto one of the beds in the hotel room that I would share with Kimiko. The boys had their room across from us. Omi and Raimundo both protested about one of them having to share a bed; this got me and Kim to laugh.
"Me too" Kim agreed while hanging her costumes in the closet. I already hung my up while she went downstairs to get our badges. I sat up from my lying position and grabbed my program from the nightstand next to me. I opened it to read the events that would take place during our stay here. I gave a fan girl squeal as I read the guest list.
"What's got you so excited?" Kimiko asked amused by my outburst.
"Vic Migogna is here Eeeeeeeeeeeee!"
"No way give me that program" my bff snatched the program from my hands and quickly read the guest list. Her lips broke into a wide grin.
"That's so cool he's here, I love Edward Elric from Full Metal Alchemist" she told me while handing back the program.
"Girl he's done a lot of characters but Edward is his most famous role, I happen to like Dark from D.N. Angel more to be honest" I gave a sigh at the thought of hot purple haired angel.
"Psssh please Dark's a womanizer Mina" Kimiko teased.
"So is Roy Mustang, you know the two of you would make a cute couple since you and him use fire" I smirked at her flashing my fangs, her response was her throwing a pillow into my face.
Friday Morning
Jack's POV
I needed to take a break from getting Shen-Gong-Wu so I used the money I saved up to purchase three days tickets to Anime Weekend Atlanta. It took awhile for me to get a room but I was able to pull through. I didn't wear my usual black attire because I would be cosplaying throughout the weekend. I looked back in the mirror to make sure my wig wasn't screwed up. Today and tonight I would be cosplaying as Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII. I played the game when I was younger and loved the storyline as well as some of its characters. Making the Buster Sword was no easy task, I literally only had three days to make it, but I pulled it off. No one would recognize me as Jack Spicer Evil Boy Genius which for once pleased me.
Armina's POV
"Oh wow Armina" Kimiko said admiring my first costume. I was Elsa from Frozen wearing her icy blue dress. I ordered this costume from online before we came to the convention. The only thing that was missing was the wig, which no way in hell I would wear. Kimiko wore a red version of Elsa's dress, symbolizing her element. The dress was red with orange sleeves and an orange train that flowed behind it. Our hair was braided like Elsa's was in the movie. I grabbed some money while Kim got her camera. We met the boys outside, all of their eyes went bug eyed at our costumes. Clay decided he would be Tamaki Suoh from Ouran Host Club, Omi decided he would portray Aang from Avatar the Last Air Bender, while Rai was dressed like Joey Wheeler from Yugioh.
"Where's Dojo?" I asked while looking around in the hallway for the dragon.
"Little dude wanted to hang in the room and watch t.v." Rai answered, before walking up to me offering his arm. Smirking I intertwined my arm into his while Clay did with Kimiko as we made our way down to the food court to get breakfast. We all grabbed chicken biscuits from one of the food carts and took seats at the nearest table.
"This is most wonderous there are so many people here!" Omi exclaimed his mouth full of food as he admired the other cosplayers.
"Dude chew with your mouth closed Omi" Raimundo scolded Cue-Ball. Omi blushed and closed his mouth.
"Oh wow!" I turned to meet eyes with a girl younger than me. The girl was cosplaying as Miaka Yuki from Fushigi Yuugi in her priestess outfit.
"May I take your picture please?" she asked.
"Sure just of me or with fire Elsa?" I inquired nodding to Kimiko beside me.
"Both of you please I love your costumes" the girl replied. Both Kimiko and I stood up and got into certain poses so our picture could be taken.
"Awesome thanks see you around!" the girl said to us, as she hurried off.
Jack's POV
While I ate breakfast I kept getting asked for pictures which pleased me. After getting my photo taken for the fifth time I headed towards the Dealers Room which would open shortly.
"CLOUD!" a female voice shouted I turned to my left just as a girl dressed in some kind of priestess outfit threw herself onto me, and knocked me over.
"Oops sorry" the girl apologized blushing.
"It's no problem you're the first glomp I gotten so far" I reassured her as I helped her up. I was able to get a good look at her. Her hair was a pretty shade of red darker than mine, her bangs were dyed black which was pretty cool. Her ears were pierced and her eyes were a beautiful shade of dark blue.
"Where are you from?" she asked me.
"China" I replied. Her blue eyes widened.
"No way what the hell are you doing here dude?" I laughed at her question.
"Taking a break from evil domination that's what" my comment got her to arch an eyebrow.
"Why would you want to take over the planet?" she inquired.
"Because it's my dream to be the Prince of Darkness" I answered her while placing my hands on my hips proudly.
"The only "Prince of Darkness" the girl started using her fingers at the quotation mark part. "Is Chase Young" this got me to widen my eyes.
"You know of Chase Young?"
"Duh of course anybody who's knows of the Heylin side knows about Chase Young"
"Chase Young doesn't deserve the title I Jack Spicer deserve that name"
"No way your Jack Spicer!" the red head in front of me asked her eyes widening again in excitement.
"In the flesh baby, wait you heard of me?"
"Hello I'm one of your hugest fans ever oh my god I can't believe this can I hug you again please!"
"Sure" I answered her.
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" my fan girl threw herself back onto me, and this time I caught her. The two of us suddenly blushed before I placed her back down.
"What's your name babe?" I asked her.
"Anya Garcia" was her answer.
"It's nice to meet you Anya, how about we hang for awhile what do you say?" Anya gave a shy nod.
Armina's POV
"This is a big dealer's room" Kimiko said as we entered the room where many vendors sold their anime merchandise.
"Yep it is, look at Omi" I told her while nodding to my left. Omi wouldn't stop grinning like an idiot as he was surrounded by many female cosplayers taking a picture.
"He's enjoying himself oh gods Clay's getting it worse" I turned to where Kim nodded and held a hand up to my lips to hold back laughter. Clay was being fought over by two girls dressed like the twins from Ouran.
"Hey guys" Rai said as he joined us. The Latino had a Red Eyes Black Dragon plushie in his hands.
"Holy where did you get that!" I demanded from him.
"At the booth over there, come on I'll take you to it" Rai answered as he grabbed my left hand into his and led me to the said booth. My eyes went bug eyed as I saw the various plushies of Yugioh Duel Monsters as well as characters. I gave a squeal at a Blue Eyes White Dragon plushie and grabbed it.
"How much?" I asked the vendor.
"Twenty dollars ma'am" the gentlemen answered. I gave the vendor the money and brought the plushie to my face like a silly fan girl.
"Dude Red Eyes is better" Rai said to me. I stuck my tongue out at him before a familiar looking guy caught my eye. It was Vic Migogna. The voice actor was most likely here to meet and greet fans. I took this chance to grab Raimundo and hurried over to him.
"Uh Mr. Migogna?" I shyly asked. Vic turned to me and Raimundo and smiled.
"Hi there I like your costumes" I blushed at his comment.
"Thanks" Rai said.
"Sorry I'm just a huge fan of yours" I confessed while placing a hand to my mouth. Vic chuckled and brought me into a hug which I happily returned. Rai got a picture of me and Vic while the others found us Kim's eyes went bug eyed.
"Oh I forgot our name's I'm Armina" I said to Vic before continuing I threw my arm around Rai's "This guy dressed as Joey Wheeler is Raimundo, Tamakai is Clay, the shorty is Omi, and this" I walked behind Kimiko and pushed her towards the voice actor. "is Kimiko she's a huge Edward Elric fan" Kimiko turned even redder. Vic again chuckled and gave Kimiko a hug, which the Dragon of Fire happily obliged too. Kimiko suddenly whispered into Vic's ear, Vic gave her a look to make sure what she asked was correct before he turned to me. Vic suddenly walked behind me and asked.
"Armina how would you like to go on a date with Phantom Dark?" this got me to sigh and give him a thank you hug. A light bulb lit up over my head and I flashed Kimiko a smirk. I whispered something into Vic's ear and he nodded. The voice actor walked behind Kimiko like he did with me and whispered my request in her ear. Kimiko gave a fan girl squeal and gave a Vic a glomp; luckily he caught her in his saving him a fall.
"Armina that was so awesome thank you!" Kimiko told me as we walked away from meeting Vic.
"You bet Kim after all it's not every day you get meet someone who voiced a favorite character of yours let's see who else is here this weekend" I fished my program out of the messenger bag I bought earlier from another vendor. The messenger bag had "Inuyasha" on it with the character Inuyasha underneath the title holding Tetsusaiga. I opened the program up and turned to the guest section.
"This is cool Travis Willingham is also here, as is Eric Stuart along with Dan Green, and Wayne Grayson, holy crap! Ted Lewis is here too!" I squealed.
"Who is Ted Lewis?" Rai asked. I turned to him giving him an Are-You-Serious-Look.
"Ted Lewis plays Ryou Bakura, Yami Bakura, and Thief King Bakura you dolt, your cosplaying as Joey Wheeler for goddess's sake Rai" I scolded the Latino.
"Don't tell me you like that British dude with the weird gold ring around his neck"
"The very one" I replied to the Wind Dragon smirking.
"Some bad guys are hot Rai like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII" Kim added.
"Vincent's hotter Kim" I told my bff giving her a fanged smirk. The Fire Dragon chuckled just as Clay took out his program from underneath his cowboy hat; even at a convention the Texan wore the hat.
"There's a ball tonight according to the schedule"
"Oh that reminds me we're all going" Kim flashed me a grin while giving a thumbs up. I threw my arms around her neck while jumping up and down in excitement.
"Did I tell you how much I love you Kim?" I asked her. My best friend gave a chuckle as I calmed down and removed my arms from around her neck.
"Um Kim?" Rai suddenly said. The Xiaolin Dragon of Fire turned to the Latino.
"Would you like to be my date?" Omi and Clay's jaws both dropped while I went "Awwwwww" at Raimundo's question. Kimiko didn't say anything at first, then she nodded.
"I would love to be your date Rai"
"Awww ain't that sweet" Clay said.
"You two make a cute couple" I added this got both Rai and Kimiko to blush.
"I am most confused" Omi finished.
Later
Still Armina's POV
The rest of the day passed very quickly. We all attended Vic's first panel along with the Yugioh Panel. To my delight I learned Little Kuriboh the creator of Yugioh Abridged was also here at AWA and thanks to Rai we got to meet him. The boys kept getting swarmed by fans both male and female as the day went on as did Kim and I. Kimiko in fact got a kiss from a random fan because he liked her costume so much however the kiss was on the forehead thankfully.
"Armina you ready to meet with the boys outside?" Kim asked poking her head from the bathroom. Her eyes widened at the dress I wore. I changed costumes so now I cosplayed as Princess Garnet from Final Fantasy IX in her white dress, around my neck I wore the pendant she wore in the game along with the white arm bands and the tiara. My hair was styled like hers as well; I still wore my moon pendant around my neck along with my engagement ring. The ball was semi Masquarade so wearing a mask was optional. Kim came out of the bathroom as herself this time instead of portraying another character. Her dress was strapless and was a beautiful red, she wore an orange heart shaped crystal pendant around her neck, she wore orange crystal earrings. An orange train flowed behind the dress, which suited well. Her hair was loose for once.
"Damn Kim you look hot" Kimiko blushed.
"Thanks I actually made this dress"
"Holy Sh*t" I blurted out blushing at my outburst. We left our room and met with the boys outside of theirs. Omi looked cute in his little black tux; he decided to go to the ball as Aang. Clay chose not to cosplay for this event, he wore tux similar to Omi's and of course he had the cowboy hat. Rai chose to cosplay someone else.
"Whoa Rai" I said taking view of his cosplay. The Latino decided he would portray Inuyasha tonight. I mean he literally had the wig and the ears as well enchanted beads that would make Inuyasha slam into the ground whenever Kagome said "Sit Boy!" Rai offered his arm out to Kim, which she took shyly.
"Let's give them privacy for a few before we head down to the ballroom by the way is Dojo still watching television?"
"Nope little guy is fast asleep he found other things to do besides watching television" this got me to snort of course Dojo would be asleep.
"How has he been relieving himself we didn't bring his litterbox" I asked.
"By using his shape shifting powers" Omi replied while I face palmed. Duh!
"Shall we pretty lady?" Clay asked offering his arm out like Rai did with Kimiko.
"Why thank you kindly" I said to the cowboy while intertwined my arm with his. Omi rolled his eyes as we headed to the elevator where we met up with Rai and Kim. The ballroom was beautiful as we walked into it; the theme was "Fire and Ice". Half of the room was blue portraying the ice element while the other was orange and red for fire. I was glad we all got something to eat earlier because I didn't want to mess up my dress. Already there were other cosplayers dancing their butts off on the floor.
"Sweet I love this song!" I heard Rai shout as "I Love to Move It Movie It" started to play. Omi, Clay and I sweat dropped as he dragged Kim onto the dance floor. Clay offered me a dance while a girl came up to Omi and asked if she wanted to dance with her. Omi flashed us a grin before taking the girls hand. I let out a yelp as Clay hurried us to the floor. Clay was a good dancer, because the next song was a square dance one. The DJ suddenly announced a karaoke contest which got me to perk my ears up. The top three winners would win some money third place a hundred bucks, second place two hundred, and first place five hundred. Our song choices were listed on a piece of paper that sat on the table in front of the stage. I walked up to the table and picked a piece of paper up while Clay danced with another female cosplayer. I looked down the list and found the song I wanted to sing. I quickly signed up for the contest and patiently waiting my turn. I put my name down as Princess Garnet so I couldn't use my real name.
"And now it's time for Princess Garnet!" the DJ announced over the crowd getting everyone's attention. The DJ to my amusement was Cid Highwind from Final Fantasy VII. I carefully got walked the stairs up to the microphone. I wasn't afraid of crowds; I grabbed the microphone into my right hand and waited for the music to my song start. Once it did I began to recite the lyrics.
The snow glows white on the mountain tonight
Not a footprint to be seen
A kingdom of isolation,
And it looks like I'm the queen
The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside
Couldn't keep it in heaven knows I tried
Don't let them in, don't let them see
Be the good girl you always have to be
Conceal don't feel, don't let them know
Well, now they know
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door
I don't care
What they're going to say
Let the storm rage on,
The cold never bothered me anyway
It's funny how some distance
Makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me
Can't get to me at all
It's time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right, no wrong, no rules for me I'm free!
Let it go, let it go
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go
You'll never see me cry
Here I stand
And here I stay
Let the storm rage on
The crowd was I could tell was enjoying my performance because a whole bunch of people whooped as I paused for a moment listening to the music until I started to sing again.
My power flurries through the air into the ground
My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around
And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast
I'm never going back
The past is in the past!
Let it go, let it go
And I'll rise like the break of dawn
Let it go, let it go!
That perfect is gone
Here I stand
In the light of day
Let the storm rage on,
The cold never bothered my anyway
As I finished the room broke into applause I flashed a thumbs up before placing the mike back into its stand and walked off the stage.
"Damn Mina you have a voice" Rai said as I found him along with the others.
"Ya you sing beautifully " Kimiko agreed.
"Awww thanks maybe I won third or second place" I said while blushing.
"Alright folks grab yourselves a partner because it's time for several slow songs" the DJ announced.
"I'm gonna sit out this one guys I hate slow dances" I told the guys as I walked over to sit down at a nearby table. My feet were starting to hurt a little as I sat down.
"Hello Luna" my heart froze at Chase's voice. I looked up and saw my mate in front of me. My eyes went bug eyed as I took in his costume. Chase was dressed as Dracula from Van Helsing, I mean literally. He wore the black outfit except without the cape, his black hair was pulled back into a pony tail in a silver clasp he wore the earrings in his ears, Chase to my surprise wore contacts blue ones that hid his orange cat like eyes.
"What, how did you get here?" I asked my mate standing up. Chase smirked and whispered into my ear.
"I borrowed the Golden Tiger Claws don't worry I'll return them before I head back home now may I dance with you?" he inquired holding a hand out to me just as "The Reason" started to play. Nodding I took his hand and he led me onto the dance floor along with the other cosplayers. Chase was a natural at dancing while I sucked, however I easily followed his lead. His right hand was at my waist as my left hand was intertwined with his. He suddenly dipped me beneath him which got me to blush before he brought me back up.
"Alright folks before I continue this love fest in here it's time to announce the winners of the Karaoke contest" this got Chase and I to look at the DJ. I seriously doubted I won. Third place went to an Sakura Haruno cosplayer she had sung "My Immortal" by Evanescence, while second place went to another girl who cosplayed as Aeris from Final Fantasy VII, she sung "My Heart Will Go On".
"And our first place winner is Princess Garnet for "Let it Go!" I lost my footing as I was announced for first place. Chase luckily caught me. I turned to him; he gave me nod before I walked towards the stage to earn my winnings.
A Few Minutes Later
"You have a beautiful voice Luna" Chase said to me. The two of us decided to have a break from the ballroom and went outside to enjoy the night.
"The fact I even won surprises me" I told my mate as the two of us sat on a stone bench. I had briefly gone up to my room to put away the money I won before I met with Chase back downstairs. The others were nowhere to be seen when I got back to the ballroom.
"I'm glad you came tonight mate of mine" I said to Chase as I put myself into his lap. I wrapped my arms around his neck. Chase's arms encircled my waist. He pressed his forehead against mine.
"I don't like being away from you Armina, as your mate and a man I crave to have you by my side" he whispered.
"We have all eternity to be together Chase don't forget that" I replied to the Heylin before closing my eyes and placing my lips onto his.
Jack's POV
"So Anya did you fun with hanging out me today?" I asked her. Anya decided not to portray a character tonight instead she wore a sapphire dress strapless. My eyes suddenly widened at tribal like markings on her back, they went from the middle of her back and stopped over her right well ya know.
"Yes I did what is it?" Anya asked as she turned to me noticing my widened eyes.
"Your tattoos" I said.
"You can see them?" she asked me suddenly afraid.
"Yes I can are you a werewolf Anya?"
"Please tell me your not a hunter"
"No I'm not remember me telling you about those Xiaolin Losers from earlier?" Anya nodded.
"Well one of them is a werewolf like you are only her markings are more advanced"
"She's most likely an Alpha, alpha's have more outspoken markings, mine are that of a beta's"
I decided for the hell of it to get back into my regular black clothes minus the heli bot. I put my right hand underneath Anya's chin and made her face me.
"Your still hot either way would you like to be my girlfriend?" I inquired her.
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" was Anya's reply as she threw herself onto me. The two of us crashed to the ballroom floor with a loud thud.
"Hell ya I'll be your girlfriend" was Anya's reply before she seized my lips with hers, while holding my jacket collar close to her chest. I did a mental YES in my head as I kissed her; finally I had someone I could learn to love.
Armina's POV
"Will you be quiet Chase Raimundo and Kim may hear us" I scolded my fiancé. After the two of us finished our little make out we spotted Kimiko and Raimundo walking past us. The two of us hid behind some bushes while we watched Kim and Rai talk.
"You be quiet you silly she-wolf besides this isn't right" I gave Chase a hard smack on the head, getting him to protest.
"I want to see them get together you fool now hush" I ordered my mate before I continued to snoop on Rai and Kim. The two of them shyly got closer together, then Rai made the first move. He kissed Kimiko gently on her lips. I saw Kim close her eyes as small tears went down her face.
"Awwww that's so cute "I whispered happy for them both.
"Can we go before I barf Luna?" I turned to my fiancé giving him a death look.
"Who's there!" Rai suddenly yelled.
"Oh sh*t" both Chase and I said together before we hightailed back inside for the rest of the ball.
Awwwwww!
Jack finally has a girl!
Anya's last name was inspired by Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds. Since she's a hacker, so is Anya a really good one.
Anya: Damn right! and a werewolf!
Also hope you Rai/Kim fans are pleased. The two of them are so cute together!
Please review I would to hear from you guys!
Raimundo: Hey bloodyrose is it true today you turn twenty?
Armina: *grabs Raimundo and smacks his head hard*