OMFG I AM SO ORRY IVE BEEN REALLY BUSY AND FEEL REALLY BAD SO SORRY! But I also made this chapter rlly longs to make it up to you guys… I made the first part a while ago so this is the A/N from like a month ago-àHey guys just got back from my tournament yesterday cedar point was amazing I rode millennium force front seat and it was amazing I also rode dragster but it was like 20 seconds long and way overrated. Then Dc was fun but I ate like nothing because food sucked, my crushed talked to me and we talked all the way home not kidding we texted for 7 hours strait… but now he's not texting back so I'm like well fuck you then… he did this to me a few months ago to led me on then strait up ignores me, and if you think he was just being friendly, no he asked for pictures said I was hot said a lot of people liked me said his friends and him had a convo about my ass… no idea why I was like um ok… he even said I would looked good in spandex… he also has a girlfriend… ugh idek. But im like whatever if he wants to talk he can text me im done, but I didn't mind because we won our tournament, first place :D and now im here todays my dad's birthday and in 6 days (writing this on May 25 at 8:43 pm) may 31. Ok now on with the story! ~Cookie ;-;
BTW THIS IS A REALLY LONG CHAPTER SOOOOO YEAH
It's been 3 days since Bloom arrived at the hang out and as for the waking up and screaming people were already getting used to it, they don't really mind it, it isn't her fault and it also wasn't the first time someone woke up screaming but hers was regular and now Bloom dreaded going to sleep. But she wasn't bothered by the thought at that moment, it was her birthday and James had taken her to GameStop to pick out a new game. Bloom had no idea there were other games out there all she really played was the games at the hang out, but when she walked in she was proven wrong. There were games everywhere and not only games but gaming systems, from old games styles like game cube and game boy to the more advanced like ps4 ( ik these were not out during this time but just go with it) and Xbox1.
"Hello, do you need help finding anything?" the store clerk asked
"Yeah, what game would you recommend for her" James gestured to the still stunned girl
"Hmm, what type of game is she looking for; like cooking mama or hello kitty type of game, or like an action adventure game?"
"Action adventure" James answered bluntly
"Any particular system?" The clerk questioned
"We have a ps3 Xbox and a Wii/ Wii U"
"I think I have just the game" The clerk walks over to the Wii section and picked out a game called 'Ledged of Zelda, Skyward Sword' and hands it to Bloom. "Here, it's part of a series, there are a lot more to this one. The game series makes a time line and it all starts with this one" (it does people have been looking for the time line forever but no one could figure it out till they released it and turns out there are 3 different time lines but it all starts with skywards sword) (also a new Zelda game comes out in 2016… well not sure it said 2015 but then it changed and I was so ticked off)
James decided it was a good game for her and bought it, but they stayed a little longer so Bloom could look at other games for the future while James talked to the clerk.
"I'm guessing your one of…" The clerk lowers his voice "them?"
"What do you mean 'them'?" James narrowed his eyes
The clerk said one simple word "Creed" he smirked
"Depends who asking?" James said in a harsh tone. The store clerk rolled up his sleeve to reveal a tattoo that looked like a flower bud/flame (no idea how to describe it but yeah it's the assassins creed symbol) and James suddenly relaxed and smiled "Glad to see a friendly face these days, ever since the Templars became allies with most of those magical creatures they've been everywhere. So how could you tell?"
"Well your kid has a sheath belt," James looked at Bloom with her belt and hilt of her dagger sticking out "and they are allies because they manipulated them" the clerk corrected as he rolled down his sleeve. "The people of the magical dimension think we're the bad people" he let out a small chuckle "Glad we put a side our differences and allied with the hackers so we have a better chance of defeating them" (Thank you PeaceLoveFairy for the idea)
"Yeah I can't believe just a few years ago we were arguing who better, when we should have been teaching each other" James said shaking his head in amusement of how stupid the all were.
"Yeah, so is the little one joining the new generation killers"
"What do you mean?"
"You haven't heard?" The clerk was dumb founded, how could one of the members of the creed not have heard the plan, but figured he was probably busy with the kid when he saw the confused look on his face "Since the creed people and hackers joined together as brothers they decided it would be harder to have people that are already so close to their clan's habit (being a hacker or assassin) to break it but instead they would both work with the next generation and teach them both ways. To be true, loyal, kill no innocent, to be skilled with free running, fearless and stealthy killer like the creed. But also smart, quick thinking, aware of what's happening and always observant, like a hacker." He said "So both sides are going through ruthless trainings with the young ones" he added
"Why ruthless?" James asked, he understood the situation but didn't understand why so harsh, they were just kids.
"Because the enemies are getting stronger, they now have magical creatures on their side, creatures with powers, fairies, witches, wizards, and even people like us, that are considered heroes. So if we are going to defeat them… things have to be rough, lucky there are a few magical creatures on our side, remember the wizard we saved from the Temps he still keeps in contact with us" He explained then asked his question one more time. "So will I be seeing the little girl in combat?"
"I don't think so, I mean she's too young to learn now she just turned four, I'll wait a few more years like…I don't know 10 to 13 years old" James said, the clerk didn't hide his disappointment and sighed
"Ok, well when you realize you can't baby her forever give it a thought. But for now, are you at least going to take her tonight?" he asked
"Defiantly but she's just going to stand and watch, it's too dark out for me to see her and I can't risk her falling"
"Good at least she'll learn one thing that would help her survive in this world"
(Back at the hang out)(sorry idk how to do that line thing)
Bloom was eager to play her game, so the moment they stopped the bike she got off and ran toward the hang out but was not expecting what was inside. The hang out was usually a bright and rowdy place but instead it was dark and quite but for a few whispers in the distance. Bloom stepped in when suddenly all the lights turned on and people jumped out of nowhere.
"SURPRISE" everyone jumped out and screamed, there were streamers and table clothes that reach the floor, food covered the tables and a cakes on another, games were set up and music was loud.
Bloom giggled while some people chanted her nickname, she threw her head back and howled while others joined in soon the whole hang out was in unison then died down a few seconds later. Her friends walked over to her and hugged her and she showed them her new game. They ran over and watched as Bloom started playing her game completely forgetting her party. She put her sheath belt and her dagger on the coach next to her so it wouldn't bug her.
About an hour passed Bloom was so into the game, she liked how she could be the hero and not useless. It's also the reason why she doesn't like princess movies, because like in Cinderella she's supposed to be kind and brave, but she lets her step-sisters walk all over her. If I was her I would have slapped them and walked out and not even look back. Bloom told Mary when she showed Bloom the movie, and Mary agreed. Bloom hoped to be like the people in the game, fearless, reliable, trust worthy, and not treated like a peasant.
About another 30 minutes passed and people were getting ready to cut the cake.
"C'mon Bloom, it's time to blow out your candles." Mary walked over to the red head and picked her up
"Noooooooo, Hyrule needs me! Zelda is missing and Hyrule can't survive without the princess!" Bloom whined while looking over Mary's shoulder at her game.
"You can continue when we're done."
"Fine" Bloom pouted in defeat as Mary set her down in a chair in front of the cake with four candles. They all started singing happy birthday to her.
"Now blow out your candles and make a wish" Lukas said and Bloom leaned her head back and closed her eyes to think of what to wish for. I could wish for more games… Nah I already got a game… maybe… ahh I know, I wish that I could be a fearless and awesome fighter, like Link and a hero. She opened her eyes and blew out her candles. People cheered and started to dig in to the cakes. Bloom followed and didn't even use silver ware and no one cared, that's what Bloom like about her friends in the hang out they didn't care what you did they never judged you, they lived in the moment and used each day to the fullest and always had each other's back.
People were finishing their cakes and started running out the back doors to the fields putting on cleats and girls putting their hair in a ponytail. Bloom climbed down form her chair and followed them when she was stopped by the 3 boys she met when she first arrived, Chris, Mark, and Sean wearing a red yellow and blue jersey along with their siblings Kyle, Colleen, Lukas, Marina, and Max they were all wearing the same jerseys . Chris had a medium sized box in his hands and handed it to Bloom it had a pair of cleats and the same yellow red and blue jerseys as them with a number 38 on the back and a pair of socks along with shin guards.
"C'mon B get changed so we can beat the others." Marina said Bloom didn't have to think twice she stripped down her clothes that she had been wearing for the past few days, she didn't mind changing in front of the guys since they are pretty much are like family to her now and put on the jersey and shorts, but she had trouble putting on the long socks and shin guards and Mark had to help her but when she got all her gear on they all ran out to the purposely muddied field and saw some people in yellow with red and blue striped uniform like her, other people were wearing a light redish pink uniforms others were wearing a navy color and another group where neon green. Four teams all fighting for champs and bragging rights. Everyone was warming up and stretching then one of the people on the green team explained the rules and how it all worked.
"Basic rules, no weapons, no knifes, hidden knifes, swords, or anything of that area… got it creed!" He yelled and some nods and 'yes sirs' were heard though the crowd of teams. "No guns or hacking technology… Got it hackers." Bloom didn't know what they meant as hackers and creed but the same responds came from the crowed as before. "Alright, other than that its street rules you cannot punch people or harm others in any way directly you must go after the ball, but slide tacks, shoulder to shoulder, and hip checks are allowed. Go easy on the little ones, and good sport man ship is in courage. Now this is going to work as 1 game at a time 11v11 you may setup as you wish, starting with blue and yellow. Then red and green will play, winners from both games will play each other, winners are champs. After we do the annual kids game then after we do anyone over 13 game. Am I clear?" Cheers started in the crowned and warrior cries were heard. "good, now, LETS PLAY BALL" the teams separated yellow and blue one side of the field and red and green and people who weren't playing on the other side on the side lines to watch the game there were at most 18 on each team.
The two playing teams were in a huddle deciding how to set up and who would play. Bloom looked around to see who all was on her team. Marina, Kyle, Max, Lukas, Colleen, Sean, Mark, Chris, and a few other people she only saw around the hang out. One girl named Olivia that looked about 13 she had a penny and gloves on and golden hair in a high ponytail, 3 boys Randy, Ralph, and Eric about 15 Ralph and Eric had short brown hair and Randy had longish black hair and 1 about 30, Edward. Edward was the captain (Get it… if you've played black flag you would get it because Edward is the captain… in black flag he's a captain of a ship…nvm) and 2 girl about 20 Maddie and Sammy.
"Ok I want a good game, give it your all, we are playing 2, 4, 4 ,1" He said Lukas leaned over to Bloom
"that means 2 forwards 4 mids, 4 D, and 1 goalie." He whispered
"Ok I want Olivia in goal." She nodded and looked serious. "Chris, take high D, Sean go low D, Marina and Max go wide D." They all nodded "Mids Sammy and Maddie go wide" the two 20 year olds one short blue pixy cut hair and the other long white hair. "and Lukas and Mark center, forwards Ralph and Eric." two of the 15 year old nodded "Bloom, Randy, Kyle, Colleen and I will switch in 3s" The whistle blew and every one headed to their positions. "Do you play center mid Bloom?" Edward asked
"Umm I've never played…Soccer" She admits
"Well we've all got to start somewhere" He replies "You will be switching out with Lukas and Mark, you will play 20 minutes each half and if you get lost just ask them for help, got it and if you need water just ask."
"Uh ok" she answered unsure if it was a good idea but she watched Lukas and Mark of how they played the game.
Lukas had the ball and passed it to Sammy who passed it but was intersected by the other team. They passed it from the goalie box to the other side of the field and both Lukas and Mark followed. Bloom noticed they went everywhere all around the field and knowing where people are at all times.
The ball was sent to a red player who shot it but was saved by Olivia (goalie). Lukas and Mark both ran up the field to where Olivia's punt usually landed. She punted the ball and it was at least 10 feet to the left from Mark, he sprinted to where it would land and chested it and the ball landed on the ground in front of him. If the ball was in the air they would use their body to get it back to the ground. Bloom thought to herself
The ball was at Marks feet and he tried to turn but someone was running at him and took the ball, Mark turned around and chased after him and was able to get side by side with him as they ran. Mark wasn't able to get in front of him so he retreated wide and covered (took her spot so he basically got behind her in case he beat her) Marina, who took him head to head. If they lose the ball they run and get it back they don't give up. Bloom noted.
The blue player was head to head with Marina, she just stood there and waited for him to make a first move he dribbled strait at her while she waited and was about to attack when he did a move and was able to juke her. The rest of the defense moved over to cover any open players and Middlefield dropped back. The blue player was running head on but Mark out of habit ran towards him giving the blue player no time to think of what to do, they ran head on and Mark took the ball and dribbled up the field. If someone on the other team dribbles at them they run at them and take the ball head on giving them no time to think, they don't wait for the ball to come to them, smart.
Mark passed to Lukas in the air who headed it to Sammy she dribbled all the way up the field but was stopped by the other team' player. She crossed it into the box and was trapped by Lucas who was facing away from the goal with a defender on his back and no angle of a shot he crossed it to Eric who crossed it in on an upper 90. They cheered and ran back to their side to restart and Lukas ran up to Eric and high fived they as other the other people on their team congrats Eric. If there's no angle to shoot they don't take it they mostly assist and let the others take the glory but it didn't seem they minded. Bloom took another mental note
Ten minutes has passed and it was time to switch. Colleen went in for Sean as forward, Randy goes in for Max as wide D, Kyle goes in for Mark as defended, Edward goes in for Maddie as left mid, and Bloom goes in for Lukas as center mid. She goes over everything she observed when she was on the side lines. Vision and speed, taking one for the team, (legit what my dad calls it when I jump up to block the ball) Recovery, instincts, assists. She kept them in mind while playing and was able to help win the game. It was over score was 2-3 close game but they won, next it was blue vs green, James was on the blue team and Mary was on the Green team. Bloom watched their game and paid attention to the players tactics as well. She learned that if you get knocked down no matter what you get back up, if you lose a shoe you don't go and get it back you go without it until the ball goes out. She also learned it doesn't matter how you look while you're playing because no one else cares. The game was finished and the green team won 5-2 it was time for the champion ship game, yellow vs green. In the first 10 minutes of the half the score was already 5-1 green and Colleen was the one off a pk mostly because the goalie let her. Once Bloom got in every time Mary got the ball she would pass it to Bloom no one really minded much until Bloom figured out how to pass it without falling. By the end of the game the score was 9-6 green won and now it was time for the kid game it was only 30 minutes since there wasn't a lot of kids but it ended up as a team of people from 3-12 could play and it wasn't really a game, more like kids running around and kicking a ball as hard as they could. But the adult game was intense they didn't have to be careful since whoever was playing could handle it and it also wasn't a game it was more like showing off tricks and toughness throughout the whole thing. Once they were done they all headed back inside to get washed off. Everyone was covered from head to toe in mud. Bloom didn't know what they were going to do next since it was almost night time but this was defiantly the best birthday she's ever had. Bloom had just finished her shower and was getting dressed in one the living spaces that Marry was already in. Marry was wearing a black tight fitting tank top with black leggings with a brown belt looking strap that hung around her waist loosely with a small pole like think with a grip in the middle, neon blue vans, neon blue knuckle gloves and her brown hair was up in a high pony tail braid and a neon blue bandana as a head band. She had the same neon blue paint on her arms legs and face and was putting the same color gel in her hair that gave it colored streaks when she looked over at Bloom who was looking for clothes so wear.
Hey weird spot to end it but whatever xD the next chapter will pick up exactly where this one left off and will be posted in like less than 5 minutes ans sorry if this chapter sounds pointless it really does have a reason along with te other chapters ~Cookie ;-;