The CHIKARA Fanfiction
Chapter 12: Realizations, Revelations, and Reunions
Note: Big Reveal time! Hows everyone going to react to this new information? And more importiantly, how is it going to affect everyone? Well you'll have to read on and see, Enjoy!
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*After Della is on the ground, shaking, curled up in a tight little ball, just sobbing. All of the memories have just hit her like a truck, Tom got pretty much what just happened, he just doesnt want her to get too overly worked up, shes further along in pregnency and the bab doesnt need alot of stress...not that he can blame her, Tiana watched the memories in awe, Mikko's eyes round at the sight of her mother, she speaks up* Mommy N-NEVER cries...
*Kodama groans loudly sitting up* My brain feels like ti was put through a blender... *Obariyon groans turning over* Ask Della for an asprin she'll give you one and read you a story or something I dont know... *Kodama sighs* Fine...*There is a slight pause...and then...both sit up wide eyed, Mikko says quietly* Ko-dama... *Gently points him toward Della. .Tiana didn;t get all of what went on, but she got the general gist, points Obaryon to Della*
*Obariyon and Kodama are both silent for a moment...then both of them get up and stumble over to Della, Kodama shakes her* Della! *Obariyon chimes in patting her* Della...wake up!*Della has her face in her hands, she sobs* Oh God, oh God, why... why... they're not there... they're gone...*Kodama stares* Della...Della we're right here. We're back...sort of...we've been here for awhile but we're treally back! *Obariyon twitches* Just look at us, please!*Della's mind is still disjointedly trying to scramble to catch up with all the input as she peers between her fingers at them, and there they are, staring right back at her, havent changed at all since the days she last saw them...Della stares, fainlt yreplies*... You... here... all this time... and I... *eyes widen*...Oh...God... no... I didn't... I... *Shuts her fingers over her eyes again and curls up tighter, remembering how horrible she's treated them. Kodama sighs* Della it wasnt your fault, and we didnt remember to get you to remember us... *Obariyon nods* Besides...all of that frying pan swinging you gave us was a great workout for you! *Kodama looks to him* Obariyon you are NOT helping...
*Della pauses, does something she's probably never done as an adult before for them. Reaches out and clings to them tightly, sobs* I'm sorry.. I'm so so sorry... I messed everything up, I'm sorry. *Kodama pats her back* Della dont say anything so stupid... *Obariyon agrees* Yeah It was Ultramanti's fault not yours, blame him! *Kodama nods* You saved us, without you we would still be with Ultramantis *Obariyon nods grinning* Yeah like I think Kobald is now...*Kodama pauses...and his eyes widen...all three of them due to Grim...forgot Kobald...*
*Della's eye twitches, takes deep breath, releases them Mikko's already thinking ahead, and puts a hand on Kodama's shoulder. Kodama groans* How did we forget about Kobald he's our best friend... *Obariyon growls* Great, all this time, and he's probably not in the best way right now...*Kodama nods* then we can't waste any more time...*Mikko speaks up* Ko-dama. I...g-go too, Use my s-storms to...h-help *Della stands up and grabs Grim by his robe, dragging him to the center of the room* You are going to take me to Ultramantis Black. You are going to take me there NOW Grim, and I don't want to hear a PEEP out of you otherwise! *Kodama looks over* Hey there Grim...just asking, would you like a glass of water to wash down the foot you put in your mouth with all this? *Grim sighs* Fine fine, I deserve dis... *Rips open a portal with his scythe and stares as thousands of threads of lives and timelines rush by. He reaches out and grabs one, black and spiky, and examines it. Names the place where Black is. They go through the portal Grim makes for them. And there is Mantis, back turned to them with Hallowicked, Frightmare, and Crossbones...all watching TV, Mantis chuckles* Oh that Garfield...what will he say without moving his mouth next? By the way Crossbones did you feed our prisoner today? *Crossbones blinks* ...Oh...I forgot boss *Ultrmantis sighs* Now Crossbones, thats the fourth time this week you forgot to feed him...remember when you didnt feed the goldfish *Crossbones growls* Harvey had it coming! *Ultramantis blinks* Hmm...maybe he did...but nontheless...we cant go without feeding him...we can only skip three days tops...cant torture him if he's dead right? *Crossbones nods* True boss true...
*Tiana is told to stay behind, she doesn't have much in the way of her own protection, but Mikko comes. Kodama, Mikko, and Obariyon sneak off while their distracted, then...Della...in a voice loaded with two decades of hate and grief* Ultra. Mantis. Black. *Ultrmantis blinks without turning, boredly* Hmm...Crossbones who is it this time with the revenge filled voice at the door? *Crossbones blinks* Ummmm ...Lady with crazy looking hair...looks familiar *Ultrmantis sighs* Hmmm...not sure *Kodama sneaks with Mikko to the other rooms as Ultramantis turns and grabs his staff* SO! What did I do to you/your family/ friends/city/planet etc etc Im a very busy insectiod if you have one of those speeches you hero or revengeful types like to spout go on then...I dont want to miss too much Garfield *Crossbones shouts* TIVOing it boss! *Ultramantis nods* Good boy Crossbones...
*Della walks right up to him, staring him in the face. Stares at him for a good ten seconds. Then brings the frying pan-where did she grab that?-up across his face AS HARD AS SHE CAN. Ultrmantis is silent for a few moments, then shouts*...ITS YOU! ...ow *flops Crossbones steps back shocked* Its that crazy girl I captured...she turned all giant! *Hallowicked nods stunned* A ba gosh a ge de! *Frightmare spazzes* EEEEP! *Ultramantis gets up, shakes his head* How DARE you strike my mandible! And...wow what took you so long how longs it been? Few hours? Demon times a little different...hold on *checks a watch, murmers*Ok set this to human timmmme...mmm...huh...been awhile...you must have thoght this plan through, I admire that... *Della frowns, replies* No. I suppressed it for years, was reminded about about five minutes ago, and hauled myself down here to KICK. YOUR. ASS. *Ultramantis sighs* ...If I had a quarter for everytime I heard that line...you know what Id have 18...that would be enough to buy a few sodas...
*Kodama is sneaking with Mikko in the meantime, whispers* Keep an eye out for noises in the cells...*Mikko nods. Calls, very quietly* Ko-ba. *Figures that name would get a response quickly. Theirs a faint cry from one of the further cells down, meanwhile Ultramantis strikes up conversation again* Hmmm...SO! Its been awhile since we've seen each other! besides those represed memorieas and what not...hows life been for old crazy haired frying pan woman hmm? *Della simply replies with frying pan sterio* None of your *WHACK WHACK* business you sick *WHACK WHACK WHACK, Mikko hurries that way quickly, Ultramantis shouts* OW OW OW! *gets his staff whacks her away with it* You know that hurts! I just had my mandibles sharpened! *Della moves away quickly, she just remembered...shes a good 8 MONTHS PREGNENT...*
*Mikko gets to the sound she heard, looks into the cell. Kobald is in the far end of the cell, he looks in bad shape, he was skinny to begin with to that doesnt look too different, but hes near limp in the cell which is a big contrast to his hyperness, one of his eyes looks black and blue, well...blue-ER, and his whole body looks smacked around, weakly staring with blurred vision, speaks up* Della...Della...is that you? *Kodama speaks up* Kobald, its us buddy, we're getting you out... *Kobald looks up brightening* Kodama? Kobald thought...you forget Kobald... *Kodama's eyes widen* What NO um...traffic was awful thats all...*Kobald blinks* Oooooh...*Mikko looks around* Need k-keys...*Kodama shakes his head* No you dont...strike the lock with lightening...Della has those four distracted enough...*Mikko nods, gathers clouds overhead* G'get ready to r-r-run. K-koba, away f-from the bars! *Kobals backs up as far as he can in the cell, and Mikko strikes the lock with lightening*
*Della comes right back...but she has to be careful...* You're going to have to find a new pair of Mandibles Mantis, because I'm going to rip them off your face and shove them up your-*Mantis cuts her off* You grew a mouth on you you know that? I liked it when you just called me a jerk and a meanie...still less flattering but my goodness...wash your mouth out with soap, youre as bad as Kingston! *Della snarls* That's what happens when you take the only friends a little girl ever had away from her AND CAUSE THEM PAIN! *Raises the frying pan again, Mantis shouts and puts Crossbones in front of him, doesnt stop Della she slams it down hard* And as for YOU, following a creep like that!
*Mantis pushes a dazed Crossbones away, leaps on her pinning her down with the staff in her face charging magic* HA! DEVIOUS! Now...since I want to watch my programs soon...make the any last words quick... *Kobald meanwhile slinks out slowly, Kodama takes an arm to help him walk, Mikko takes another*
*Dellas eyes widen...but then they calm instantly, Mantis blinks* ...I expected more begging here...*There's a tap on Ultramantis' shoulder, he turns* Hmm? Yes how may I help you? *Tom. Big, huge, muscled, rather angry looking, Tom, is looming over Ultramantis. He had waited until the right moment to come through the portal since he cant really hide himself...and this was it, he says calmly* Is there a reason you're threatening my wife? *Mantis pauses*...Wife? *Tom nods* Wife. *Ultramantis binks* ...Wife to...frying pan girl whos grown up now...to frying pan woman with...husband? *Tom sighs and grabs him by the throat* Husband. Who doesn't take kindly to people trying to kill her. Especially when she is PREGNENT... *Mantis dangles in his grip* Not going to lie...you are an opposing specimen...have you ever thought about a career as a bodyguard? *Tom simply replies* I'm a mechanic... *hurls Ultramantis into the wall. Five feet into the wall. Mantis speaks up the best he can to hide his pain* Yes, did you hear that? That was the sound of my bones defying you from BREAKING! Haha...but the pain still comes on...ow...
*Kodama comes out dragging Kobald* I got him we bettter go while the going is good...*Tom ignores Mantis and helps Della , her eyes widen* Koba... *she's much bigger now, and scoops Koba up. Turns and goes through the portal, followed quickly by Mikko. Tom waits for Kodama to go through before glaring at Ultramantis* I dont know much about you, but I saw enough...you stay away from my wife. And my kids. Or I'll make you live to regret it. *Steps back through, Ultramantis nods* Oh yes sir yes! *come out of wall when hes gone* You just made the biggest mistake of your giant muscley life...
*Kobald groans looking up...blinks* ...Della? ...Why's your head on big persons body? *Della bites her lip* Yes, it's me Koba. It's me. What did they do to you? Ah, what to do first, hungry... are you hurt? What hurts most? Oh I need help! I'm no good at this! *Tom puts a hand on her shoulder, she turns to him* I think Ill be able to fix him up...alright? *Della blinks* ...You think? *Tom nods sure* *Kodama sighs* And we'll explain that later Kobald...focus on you right now... *Tom takes Kobald to the kitchen and sits him on the table, takes out a First Aid box they always have, and begins treating his wounds, Della immediatly starts whipping up a quick meal, the smell wafts to Kobald, he sniffs...depite injuries and fatigue, he shoots right up, Tom sets him down in a chair gently* Sit here, it's on its way, I promise, we dont want you too strain yourself. *Della continues making the meal* Do what he says Koba, he's...y husband you can trust him *Kobald blinks* Husband? *Tom nods, Kobald blinks...something starting to register...not quite there yet, nods* if Giant Della say good...*calms down and waits*
*The meal eventually arrives, Della did her best. Kobald stares at it, and promply DEVOURS the meal ...and the plate...Kodama sighs* ...Dont worry his stomachs suffered much worse...he'll be fine...*Della hovers nearby, anxiously. She's still kicking herself roundly for hurting Obariyon and Kodama, though she took some of that out on Ultramantis. And Koba, how is she going to explain all this to him? *Kobald finally speaks up* How Della all giant? *Obariyon and Kodama look to her...not sure if they should lie...or the truth...*Della sighs and sits down next to Kobald and takes his hand. Tries to make it as simplistic as possible* Koba, I was very little when I saw you all go away. I thought you all left me. I didn't understand. I was sad, and alone... and I decided you were all imaginary friends to make it stop hurting. I grew up, Koba. I'm sorry. *eyes mist a little* Please forgive me. *Kobald stares a moment...then asks*...You need to pinch Kobald again? *Della smiles a little, shakes her head* No. I know you're real. *Kobald nods* Good...AHA! Cause Kobald loves Della! *nuzzles her hand, Della smiles and pats his head*
*After a little bit of them in the kitchen, Kodama finally asks wondering* ...So...Im wondering now that the Technicos name has been cleared...if Grim will raise the warrents on them and they'll come out of hiding and be able to come to you...how long that- *Quack cuts him off suddenly right next to him* Hi Kodama! *Kodama nods* Hey Quack so anyway as I was saying *blinks*...that was quick... *Quack nods* Im on the level pretty quickly...
*Della looks down, unable to meet Quack's eyes. She's still ashamed she pretended they didn't exist, forgot all about them. Quack stares at her...folds his arms* Is that any way to greet someone who's missed you greatly? *Della is silent...then flies forward and hugs him, Quack hugs her neck, assures her* Now Della dont go blaming yourself, we never blamed you for a second, it was a victim of circumstance thats all *Della looks to him* Does that mean everyone's coming here? *Quack looks around* Well we're getting out headquarters all up and running, had a temporary one, oh but we've all missed you...things have been hectic fighting the rudos on a lower level...Kingston of all of us has been frustrated...greatly...*Della nods* Well...the house will certainly be bustling huh? *Quack nods* Oh Im talking to Grim about that now...but at the moment, he is doing something else at the moment... *Della blinks* What? *Quack waves a hand* Small matter...*Della blinks...but whatever Kingston is doing, she is sure he'll be fine, small smile* Well whenever you all get here, we'll have the biggest burger party ever...Tom- *He is already out the door going for the McDonalds...Della smiles*
*Meanwhile Grim is just sitting on one of Mikko and Tiana's beds, ...and he is staring eye to eye...with Kingston, he sighs...Kingston folds his arms* So...hows it goin' there Grim? *Grim sighs* Ye know how its 'goin' Kingston... *Kingston rubs his chin* I seem to recall something I said to you before you threw me in jail...Im not going to repeat it...because I know its imbedded in your skull...with that being said...I think you have something to say to me...*Grim sighs...he knows* You were right...alright? I said it! *Kingston nods* Good...and good for you...finally finding something you cared about...believe it or not I wanted that a little bit for you...all the death and despair you see daily...I might be a little insane and someone who...hates alot of things...but you deserved that...and do deserve it Grim... *Grim groans* Yeah yeah I set all a ye free of yer warrents, and now all of ya can have yer happy reuinion so go have it, I know I ain't done here ei'der, so jus' go, and I'll wait... *Kingston nods* ...Just saying my piece Grim...*leaves, sort of...limps, he mutters* Son of a...*striahgtens going into the Kitchen, hollers* Yo, wheres my Baby Girl at? *Della's head snaps up, and she rushes over, all but bowling Kingston over* King! *Kingston winces, but hugs her back* Hey...looks like you aint a Baby Girl no more huh? *Della smiles* afraid not *Hugs him tightly*
*Quack speaks up* Della, be careful, he is injured *Della pulls back* You are? Where? How? *Kingston grunts* Im fine...*Quack sighs* I did tell him about that leg...I did take him to some doctors *Kingston yells* DOCTORS? ...You call those idiots doctors? He took me to a bunch of zombies who asked me if I felt anything when they smacked me over the head with a mallet, than the head surgeon asks if anyone knows what to do, because he didnt either! *gruffly* Doctors...sure... *Quack sighs* Well Kingston due to us having to go more underground, our budget went down a little *Kingston sighs* Well, I'm fine...*Della looks worried* You sure *Kingston nods* Yeah...*Quack speaks up* He's...Gerard has been targeting him recently, wearing down his knee *Kingston growls* Dont even MENTION that name around me! *Della frowns, quietly* Quack... why did you do what you did with him?
*Kingston goes on rambling* The next time I see that low life scum, I will make the garbage can he sleeps in at night his CASKET! *Quack sighs* ...Its a long story... *Della says quietly* Could he ever get another chance? *Quack siahs* ...He's in the wrong end of us right now with the attacks on Kingston and us...he was a trainee when I had him, but he wasnt good enough to make it to the group, this frustrated him, he wanted more chances wanted to prove himself more, but new people come in all the time, I gave him enough chances...then along came Equinox...and then he came aboard, as Equinox he was great with us, he was close, a good friend...then he got unmasked by Black...we all felt betrayed and lied to...Gerard lied to us the entire time...he wasnt Equinox, it wasnt his name or identity to have...he just stooped that low to prove himself...so we cast him out...and ever since hes made us regret it...as for a second chance...I dount it *Della says almost to herself* He was laughing and crying that night when he told me so. I heard him crying. *Quack exhales* He chose the path of deciet...and at the moment he's made his bed with Kingston...
*Della sighs. Maybe another time to think about that. For now, she's just grateful to have her friends around her. Turns to Obaryon and Kodama. Kneels so she's eyelevel and puts her hands on their shoulders.* 'Bary. Koda. I just want you two to know... that I don't think I could trust my daughters with anyone other than you two. I'm sorry for whatever... mistrust my subconscious dredged up against you. It was undeserved, I know that now. *Kodama nods* Dont worry about it *Obariyon smirks* And hey, knowing Tianna and Mikko are your daughters just gives us more incentive *Quack curiosly, raises an eyebrow* Daughters? *Mikko waves shyly from near Kodama. Tiana is climbing up on the kitchen table to get a better look at Kobald. Della speaks up* I... we adopted. *eyes avert for just a second, and she turns to Mikko and Tiana, hasnt introduced them yet or at least she doesnt know* Mikko, Tiana, there are my- *Mikko cuts her off* We kn-know, Mom. We s-saw your m-m-memories. H-hi. *Quack nods to them* Hello, its a pleasure to meet all of you. *Kobald blinks staring at Tiana, she beams* Hi! You're Mommy's friend Koba! *Kobald nods* Uh huh...*cocks head* You Dellas daughter? *Tiana nods* Yeah she's my Mommy isn't she great? *Kobald nods* Yeah! OHO! Real great! *Obariyon sighs* Look, Kobalds making friends...*Unfortunatly, Kobald has no hair...which means he STILL has to deal with the hairclips...*
*Quack goes over to Mikko* Little bit of a shy one? *Kodama nods* When you first meet her *Quack extencds a hand* It is a pleasure to meet you *Mikko fiddles her hands a little, a few nervous raindrops falling as she extends her hand. Quack gently takes it and bows* Its a pleasure, your mother is a great person, but Im sure you know that *Mikko smiles a little and nods silently. Kingston folds his arms* So...I guess we have Baby GIRLS now dont we? *Mikko ducks her head a little, still shy, but Tiana is excited* I'mma baby girl too? *Kingston nods* You bet *wink* Anyone gives you a hard time, call me ill be there *Obariyon shivers slightly, has a horrible feeling he'll have ALOT more bows in his head now. Tiana just cheerfully replies* Okay. Jus' one thing, okay King? *Walks over and hugs Obariyon* This my friend, in Mommy's memories you no like him so much. Please like 'im better? *Kingston stares...shruge*...Well hes not someone I hate with a passion...we'll work from there *Obariyon nods* Please do...
*Quack notices something* ...To ask Della...if I may...since I have noticed your buldging stomach...why did you first adopt? Not that Mikko and Tianna are not your children, but...well you know what I am saying yes? *Della's eyes flick away for a second. ... I guess... cause I hadn't been able to have kids, Quack. I had seven... *the corners of her mouth turn down slightly as she tries to get her voice under control before continuing*... miscarriages, one being twins, the other being triplets before I couldn't take it anymore...I said we needed to stop trying, and just adopt. We wanted kids. I'm glad we got Mikko and Tiana. But then...there was this doctor...he said he found a way around the problem we were having with our children...he said it would be pricey...but Tom...he worked four weeks of overtime, and got the money...and now...*feels her stomach*...Our first baby is almost here...
*Quack nods solemly* I am sorry that happened to you Della, *smiles* but I am glad you are finally going to have a child of your own! *Della smiles as Quack continues* So, its great to meet you, we'll have to get the other technicos here too, Im sure they are all really wanting to get reaquainted!
*Della nods* Yes. It will be good to see everyone. *Runs her hand through her hair* I need to go for a minute though... just need a little breathing space, okay? I'll be right back. Just want to get my head on straight, it's been a long... hour... *Walks to her room...but someone is sitting on her bed...she double takes...looks...Its Gerard...his head is down looking at the Equinox mask* Well...look who's back in the land of make believe...
*Della is silent...quietly sits down next to him. softly* It was always real. It just hurt so much, I couldn't look at reality for awhile. *Gerard chuckles* ah yes...that feeling...its quite fun isnt it...hows old fat boy Kingston doing...hows that knee I bashed repeatedly with a pipe? *Della looks at him, simply asks*...why didn't you just continue your training as you were?
*Gerard laughs* like that would have mattered, I wasnt going to go anywhere under Quackenbush...he's a strict fool...so...Im going to show him just how stupid he was in getting rid of me...making me go through the trouble...making me go through all of the strife I did...and Im going to take out his best fighter in Kingston...we'll see how great the 'Master of 1000 holds' looks after that...*Della looks at him sadly* You miss them, don't you? *Gerard simply says* Nope...I dont miss anyone...its me...myself...and I *half grin* So...after Kingston sees me...and goes into his little rage...Ill show Quack, and all of his sheep...just exactly what they threw away... *Dellaspeaks up* What if you had another chance, Vin? What if you had another chance to prove yourself, but without the deceit? *Gerard frowns* Not interested...because there isnt one...but once I take down Kingston...there wont be any need for one...Quack will know just who the dominant one is...*Della shakes her head slowly* You don't get it. *Sighs* So much for clearing my head. *Gerard looks to her* Ive had those days too...*chuckles* looks like I should get this show on the road *gets up and pockets the mask, goes into the hall, shouts* YO! HOLLA AT YOUR BOY! EDDIE...OH EDDIE! *Della groans and hurries out after him*
*Theres silence as Vin walks into the lviging room, and then...WHAM...Eddie slams Vin from behind, sending him flying to the floor, Eddie turns him over, and assulats, punching him repeatdely, Vin eventually blocks and flips eddie over,a little dazed from the punched leaps at the leg and punches, Eddie screams trying to get away, Vin stomps on it, putting all of his weight on where he targeted, he taunts* Come on Eddie, whats wrong huh? *slaps the back of his head, lifts his leg up and lets it slam into the floor, Kingston screams* AHHH! DAMN YOU! *Eddie turns and kicks with his good leg, sending Gerard off, Eddie gets up unsteadily, looks to run at Gerard but the leg crumbles, he has to limp, so he does, Vin goes into the kitchen laughing, Mikko and Tiana lead out of there by Obariyon, Kodama gets Kobald out of there, Gerard further taunts* Aw, whats wrong? hey Eddie maybe if I put a burger sigm on my back you'd run faster huh? *he is grabbed and thrown into the stove hard, Vin flops dazed as Eddie holds his knee in pain*
*Della starts to go try and put a stop to this, Qyack holds up a hand watching* Della, this was bound to happen, watch it play out... *Eddie brings Vin up but he Kicks Eddie away, gets up and dropkicks eddie away, he cant keep his balance so he falls, Gerard turns smugly to Quack* Hey Quack! Look familair? *takes out the mask and puts it over his face* How about now huh? Look familair now? *Quack sighs looking away, Della watches silently*
*Vin leaps, and extends his knee, slamming right on Kingstons injured one, Kingston yells* AAUUUUGGGHH! *Gerard chuckles* Hows that huh champ? *pulls at the leg, stratching and twisting the muscles, Eddie swipes but Vin easily avoids, Gerard continues* There isnt a thing you can do about it! *drops weight down on knee again, Eddie roars, hands clenching, Gerard turns to Quack again* Hows your boy looking Quack huh? No so good is he? You regretting what you did yet huh? *stomps on Kingstons knee* Ill make you regret it by taking your best fighter! *Despite these threats and Eddies obvious underdog status...Quack hasnt budged, almost like this hasnt affected him, like hes waiting, Della shouts* Do something! *Quack shakes his head* Wont need to...one thing you ever do...is underestimate Kingston...he could have every bone in his body broken...and he'd still come at you full force...all Vins doing right now is getting him more and more frustrated...and then...well...you'll see...
*Vin stomps Kingston and positions him* Maybe its time I show you exactly what you gave up! *climbs on the kitchen table, looks down at the prone Kingston, points with his hand and makes a gunshot motion, he smirks...leaps doing a shooting star press elegantly, but Eddies eyes flare and he moves, Vin hits nothing but floor, he groans getting up in pain, stumbles up...hes bet with a Backfist to the Future right to his face, he recoils hard, and then he met with punches to the midsection, kicks, kicks to the head, stomach, everywhere...all while Vin is STILL STANDING, and then...another harder backfist, Vin drops to his knees, headhanging, Eddie rips off the mask and throws it down, he frowns* You dont need that, you dont deserve to wear that mask *Gerard coughs dased, nose bleeding. *Della is in awe. King...is still King. She'll try never to underestimate him again*
*Kingston seeths, his knee still hurts, then looks down to him* You...are done... *Gerard is silent...then he laughs...laughs and coughs* ...Am I...am I Kingston? *Kingston's fist clenches and unclenches* you should be beggin' for mercy right now... *Gerard smirks* No need Eddie...because you havent won...*grins weakly* I'VE WON! ...you dont get it do you you simpleton? Im free! I dont listen to anyone...I am my own man...but you...ooooh but you...oh mighty Eddie Kingston, you see...you're great and all but, you see...you always have that invisible collaer around your neck. Always chained always restricted...*points weakly to Quack* by him *Eddie falls silent, Gerard continues* Dont you see Eddie? You'll never win...you'll never be 'The Man'. All you'll be...just like all of our other technico buddiees will be...is QUACKENBUSH'S B*TCH! *As soon as he utters that line, Eddies fiist clenches, and he backfists Gerard...and Gereard head cracks against the floor hard, and he stops moving...some blood pools around his head, he twitches, so he isnt dead...but that was a sick shot. There is a long silence, its broken by Eddie, when he whispers coldly* Shut. Up. *He limps away* *Gerard just spazzes on the floor like a fish out of its bowl, Della stares* Is...is he? *Kingston walks by, without the faintest hint of remorse, says* He'll need some medical attention...y..Youre the one who's good with guys like them...so if you wanna deal with him if he lives, be my guest, Ive said my peace...
*Della rushes and gathers him up, she needs someone, she needs soemone now, she gets a towel and puts it over Vins head. She prays, she needs someone...she needs...Tom comes through the door, with armfuls of McDonalds bags, he sets them down* Della Im ba-...*comes in, sees the damage and immediatly gets the kit* What happened? *begins stopping the bleeding quickly, Della explains* Kingston decked him and his head smacked the floor! *Tom nods* I ssee that, he has a nice contusion...propably has a nice concussion too...is this? *Della nods8 I know who it is Tom, just make sure he's alright *Tom nods, and bandages Gerard head working on him further, hes unconsious so its easy. Della just sits nearby, watching*
*Tom sighs and finishes* He'll need rest...*Della wipes his brow with a clean towel, he smiles at her* Thanks honey, he'll live though, but he shouldnt be moving for a good day or so, concussions are a tricky thing...*Della nods* Ill take him to a quiet room, ok? *Tom nods, she takes him off, Obariyon and Kodama bring Kobald, Mikko, and Tiana back in the room, Obariyon sighs* Welcome back to the land of CHIKARA *Kobald beams8 I missed it! *Kodama sighs* Yeah...*Della lays Gerard on her bed, and sits next to him, waiting for him to get up*
*After about a half hour, Gerard stirs in the bed, twitching a bit, his mucles regaining sense, Della says sternly* Be careful, you got whacked pretty good...*Gerard opens his eyes blearily, stares at her...sighs*...Why didnt you just let me die? *Della frowns* Because I have a heart Gerard, and as you are unpleasent, I couldnt just watch you suffer like that, you arent Mantis... *Gerard sighs* Whatever, then Ill just have to get off here...*sits up, Della pushes him back down with a hand* Oh no you dont. you have a concussion, you aren't moving unless I say so, and if you do, Ill make sure that concussion stays with you an extra couple of days, understand me? I am not someone you want to test *Gereard smirks* Like Im so scared of you...*Della gives him a look that could melt ice...Gerard stares back...exhales* Fine...Ill play your stupid little game...shouldnt you be rubbing it in anyway? Kingston nearly took my head off... *Della frowns at him* Im not going to say anything like that, what I can say is I cant believe how stupid you are. *Gerard rolls his eyes* Of course... *Della continues* You gave up being with some of the greatest guys ever because, what, you didn't think they accepted you right off? You lied to them and lost their trust completely, and think being all alone is your best bet? Then, you challenge the guy who refuses to lose even in agony, and pay him the worst insult, are you TRYING to die?
*Gerard shrugs* Maybe I am...you shouldnt care...you didnt even believe I exsisted up until what two hours ago? *Della sighs* That, Gerard, was a little girl trying to survive a shattering event. It was the best she could do. *Gerard frowns* Aw boo hoo...here let me pretend I care...*Della frowns at him* If you weren't seriouly hurt I'd slap you until you were. I wasn't asking for your sympathy. I was telling you a fact. And here's another fact. This is a neutral ground, so maybe if you dont screw anything up here, some of the people will start to CARE about you! *Gerard snorts* like anyones going to care enough to want to see me not screw up...*Della folds her arms* That would be me. *Gerard blinks* Wait...what? *Della replies* You deaf too? *Gerard pauses...responds* ...Why would you bother with me?
*Della is silent a moment, then says quietly* Because I heard you. You weren't just laughing that night. You were crying too. A sort of crying that comes from knowing you were right in the worst possible way that leads to the worst possible kind of despair. I've been in that despair. And I'll be damned if I see you live the rest of your miserable life in it. *Gerard is quiet, sort of stares for a minute...then leans back* If you want to waste your time with me go right ahead... *Della replies dryly* Thank you, I plan on it. *she Can't help think "Guess what, Vero, you're right too. Tough love works sometimes."...somethings clicking...eyes widen, head whips up* ... I'll be right back. And dont you DARE try anything funny *Darts out to find Quack*
*Quack is in an awkward pose in in Mikko and Tiana's room conversing with Grim, looks painful but...he looks completely fine, its...how he stretches, Della stares a for a minute...* Wow. Um, Quack, do you know where Bandman and Vero are? *Quack turns* Hmm...*unfolds self and kicks up* Last I heard Archibald and Veronica were on a soul searching mission, Archie wanted to find his spark, find his winning drive...so he went on a quest...to Africa *A scene of Archie being chased by lion screaming like little girl as Veronica stares* Then he went to China *Another scene of him being chased by panda* Japan *chased by Dragon* Austrilia *chased by Kangaroo* and France *chansed by angry Mime, Quack blinks*...not sure where he is now...where in the world is Archibald Peck? *Della sighs* ... Don't suppose there's a way to get ahold of him? *Quack thinks...snaps fingers* I know one that never failed before...Play Marching Band music... *Della frowns* Oh come on, there's no way he'll hear ME playing it, not when there's thousands of marching bands playing all across the world right now. *Quack just stares at her waiting for her to do it* *Della sighs*... I don't even have a- *Grim holds up a band tape* Here...*puts it in a nearby sterio, it plays, Quack nods* ...That'll work *Della sighs*...Yeah I don't see him.
*A portal opens...and in marches Archie* Who DARES interrupt my soul searching mission with good marching band music? I was just scanning the ever vibrant desert hills and pyramids of egypt! ...*gets some sand out of his hat, Veronica follows fanning herself* Whoever it is...thank you...*Della leaps and tackles Archie* BANDMAN! *Archie flails* YAAA! IM UNDER ATTACK! I'm *blinks*...Wait...*touches that hair...GAAASP!...* It CANT be! It shant be! *Della Is still hugging the air out of him, Archie's eyes widen! Is IS YOU! Oh Della how Ive missed...oxygen...*turns blue. Della lets go quickly, Archie stumbles against the wall, Veronica hugs her leg* Oh thank goodness your back, someone who's SANE...*Della turns and hugs Veronia* Missed you...*Veronica nods* Please talk to him, TALK. TO. HIM. Hes going to kill us on this 'Soul Search'...We've been to about 4 continents! And...I cant remember I think I blacked it out I think a whale ate us... *Archie waves a hand* Oh that was nothing, you know I speak whale! *Veronica frowns* You do NOT speak whale! *Archibald looks to her* Then why did it spit us out? *Veronica retorts* It was sick of you! *Archie folds his arms* ...I still say I spoke Whale...
*Della sighs* I got this Vero. Hey Bandman, why're you soul searching anyway? *Archie turns to her* Oh...because I believe if I trek like many good men before me...I will find myself...and start winning some battles! *Della replies* You know, there's a lot of great training that can be done here, with the technicos...you know...the guys you joined? Archie- Oh Im sure it doesnt ghold a candle to my daily training! *Veronica stares*...Yeah...sure...
Della- Oh I dont know...I have a husband now, as tall as a house, a daughter tha can conjour up storms, and of course all the technicos to spar with...*Archie blinks* You...really think that they would let me? *Della nods8 I know so Archie *Archie is silent for a moment...then grins* Then my search is over! *stands* I shall train here! *Della grins at Veronica, winks. Veronica mouths a thank you*
* Della looks to her* And Vero? You were right... tough love works. Sometimes. *Veronica nods* I know...and the no tough love thing...doesnt work sometimes. I didnt say anything negative about going into North Korea...I should have... *Della stares* ... Yeah...*Veronica twitches* Its been a long time since I unwound...or slept on something soft...or not alive...*Della walks over and hugs her gently* Come on Vero. I have a place you can sleep for now...*Veronica stares* That sounds nice... *Archibald nods* Ah yes, a room for leasurement and relaxation! You would be surprised at how long a Lion will chase you... *Della sighs* Come on you two. I'll show you a room. *Archibald follows with Veronica*
*Della opens a door, its Obariyon and Kodama's room, but they arent asleep yet, their downstairs so...for the moment, they can catch a few winks* There. Two beds, soft. There's a bathroom down the hall too, *Veronica just heard 'bed' falls on it* zzzzzzzzzzzzzz *Archie shakes his head* Women and their beauty sleep *Della gives him a push onto the bed, Archie continues until he hits the matress* The things I could tell you about- ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...*Della just grins at the two of them. Alots happened in the4...hour since she got her memories back. Its been insane chaos...but for some reason...she couldnt have it any other way...*
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Note: So, big chapter! I hope you liked what went down, its only the beginning! We are getting closer and closer to finally getting some wrestling, but a few more chapters to go people, keep reading on, and reviewing!