Ayo! It's great to be back and posting again! I missed you guys sooooo much!

I haven't been updating for awhile because of usual excuses scchool, life, blah blah... but I did gain something very special to my heart... an amazing boyfriend! *squeals in delight* So being him put me in such a great mood, I thought, "Why not go on and finish up a chapter of a story?" So vwalah! here is the newest chap of Heartless!

Disclaimer: Only things I own is the plot and partial cred to Seamus. (As I said before, the other half of the cred goes to my totally awesome cousin Ashclaw10!)

Enjoy~

(Jo's POV)

My dirty blonde hair covered my eyes as I stood up, What's happening to me? I asked myself, Why do I suddenly care what's going on with Brickhouse? I start walking south, Because you care about him. a voice in my head said softly, No I don't! I argued. Who in their right mind would care about Brickhouse? I angrily smacked my head as that voice returned, Then you must be losing your mind then huh?

"Shut up! I'm not going crazy!" I yelled out, "I don't care about Brickhouse or anyone for that matter! It's just me and myself." I crossed my arms as my slow walking became heavy steps of anger.

"Jo, dude, why are you sha-talkin to yourself?" a male voice spoke from some ways behind me.

I growled angrily, Just what I need. Sha-dummy and this voice in my head. Excatly what I prayed for when I woke up this morning. I rolled my eyes and turned around, "And? What does me talking to myself have to do with you?"

"Well, Sha-Lightning heard that made ya sha-crazy!" He said with a laugh, "Course, Lightning always thought you were a sha-crazy guy anyway!"

My eye twitched angrily, "You idiot!" I screeched, "I am a girl! I have freakin boobs!"

Lightning looked grossed out, "Lightning don't sha-care about your man boobies!"

I gave him an incredeous look, "Are you really that much of an idiot?!" No person alive can really be that stupid. Can they? Even that blonde bimbo from the first three season could tell I'm a girl, right? I thought suddenly self concious. "I could prove to you I'm a girl."

He looked at me with confusion, "You think you're a sha-girl?"

I stomped my foot in fustration, "I don't think I'm a girl because I am a girl!"

His arms went in front of himself in a defensive stance, "No sha-need to get angry at the Lightning, he's just sha-tryin to make sense of what your sha-sayin!"

"It's not that hard!" How can he not see it? Isn't it obvious? I mean, people like Red and Brickhead knew I was a girl straight away, so why can't this guy see it?

"Okay then... uh... sha-prove it!" he exclaimed.

I litteraly fell over, He wants me to pove it? Do I look like I'm freaking making any of this up?! "And how do you think I should accomplish that genius?" I ask sarcastically.

"Take off your shirt," he said with a shrug, "That sha-way the Lightning is sure you are what you sha-say you are."

My eyes widen in disgust, "You want me to take off my shirt?!" Is this some sick joke? "Are you sick?! That's perverted you jerk!"

(Lightning's POV)

I was confused, sha-how is that perverted? Lightning just doesn't get it. Jo makes no sha-sense! What's with this sha-sudden "I'm a girl" thing? "Lightning is confused. You look, sound, and act like a sha-dude, but claim you're a sha-girl?"

Jo glared at me with so much anger, I was afraid I'd burn up! "Sha-what?" I asked as she slapped me so hard.

"I'm not claiming anything! I am freaking stating a fact you imbecile!"

I rubbed my cheek in pain, "Sha-ow! Why'd you slap the Lightning?"

Jo glare harshened, "I'll prove it then neither one of us, and by that I mean you, will ever speak of it to anyone. Is that understood?"

I nodded my head enthusiastically, "Yeah sure Jo. So how are ya gonna sha-prove it?"

Jo looked at me and sighed, "Okay fine... here hold this."

Next thing I knew, I was holding Jo's jacket. "Wait... why is Lightning sha-holdin this again?" I asked looking at it curiously. Hm... I wonder what Jo sha-smells like... I lifted the gray jacket up to my nose and took a big whiff, mmm... smells so sha-good.

"What the?" a voice snapped me out of smelling paradise, "Why the heck are you smelling my sweatshirt?!"

I grinned sheepishly, but didn't look up yet, "You sha-smell nice Jo." I glanced up from the jacket to see... Jo blushing?! My eyes started to scan themselves down the body. My face started heating up as I noticed lushious curves. Wow... Lightning was wrong... Jo is a girl!

"Yo Jockstrap, my face is up here!" I looked up with a small blush dusted across my cheeks, Crap. She sha-caught me starin. That can't be good for the Lightning. Jo suddenly smirked, "You sure looked like you were enjoying that staring you were doin."

"Sha-uh... Lightning's gottta go and uh..." I pondered what to say for a few moments before saying in a rush, "Eat some more protein!" Before Jo could respond, I ran off in the opposite direction.

(Zoey's POV)

I jumped when I heard a soft knock on the door, "Uh... who is it?" I asked wiping tears from my eyes.

"Zoey, it's Brick," the voice from the other side of the door responded, "Please let me in. I did promise to talk to you, didn't I?"

To be honest, I'd completely forgotten that. I feel so selfish... I thought as I went towards the door, I've been so asorbed in my problems for the past hour and a half, I forgot all about Brick!

When I opened the door, Brick looked worriedly at me, "Zoey, whats wrong?" he asked as he walked in and closed the door behind him.

More tears began to well in my eyes, "I-it's not-nothing Brick." I stuttered. He said nothing, but wasn't convinced as he wrapped his arms around me in a hug. I lied my head on his shoulder as the tears kept pooling from my eyes, "D-do you t-thin-think I'm selfish Brick?"

"Of course not sis," He said soothingly, "If anything, you're one of the most kind-hearted people I know. What brought this up anyway? If you don't mind me invading your business that is."

I smiled through my tears, Brick is like the brother I wished I had. I really look up to him... Even if I'm a wreck, he throws his problems out to help me, I really wish I could be that selfless... "Mike..." I said quietly.

Brick started running his hands around in soothing circles on my back, "What about Mike, Zoey? You know you can trust me."

I leant my head on Brick's broad shoulders, "He and Ann... k-kissed..." Is it because I'm not as self confident as her? Is that why he likes her more? I felt another wave of tears fill my eyes, I'm such a mess. How am I to help Brick and Jo if I can't even get over my own selfish problems?

(Brick's POV)

Oh Zoey... I thought sadly as I drew light circles on her back, "Sis, I'll talk to Mike, but don't worry, " I gave her an encouraging smile , "I won't mention any of this to him. Alright?"

She nodded wordlessly into my shoulder, I hate seeing you like this. I love my happy and sweet sister because seeing you cry like this breaks my heart. I wrapped my arms around her again and buried my face in her red hair. "Brick..." she quietly trailed off.

"Yes?" I asked softly stroking her beautiful red hair.

"Can we... change the s-subject?" she asked hesitantly.

I smiled sadly at my little sister, even if we aren't actually related, I feel as though Zoey and I are siblings who care about each other alot. If I hadn't met her, I might not have been as level-headed as I am now because Jo... although I really love her, she gets on my nerves with all these nicknames and compititions. There has been a few instatences where I'd have lost my cool, if Zoey hadn't of walked over and changed the subject completely. "Of course, but change it to what? I continued to run my fingers through her hair, that's funny... I could of sworn she wore her flower today... unless she took it off, but why would she do that? Well I guess I'll just make her another one. I smiled, "Hey Zo, why don't you teach me a little more oragami? I can't quite remember how to make those cranes you talked about."

I saw a small smile cross her teary face, "Alright, maybe you and I could make a thousand of them."

I smiled as I wiped the tears from her eyes, "Anything, but may I ask, why a thousand?"

A soft giggle escaped her lips, " It's an ancient Japenese legend that states: who ever makes a thousand paper cranes, a wish will be granted for them by the crane."

I grinned, "Well we better get started then huh?" There's that smile! She nodded and quickly ran over to her bag and grabbed out alot of paper, some tape, and two pair of scissors. Okay... I still have know clue how she always has those supplies, nor how she already had two pair of scissors instead of just one... I sweatdropped. "So where are we making the, Zo?"

"In here of course! We could hang them from the celing!" She said excitedly, all traces of her saddness seemed to disappear, except the small streak of mascara stained on her face.

I laughed walking towards her bed, "Will Jo like that?" I'd rather not bring up Ann Maria now.

She smiled, "I'm pretty sure she wouldn't mind, but that reminds me, you should see Jo's drawings. They're amazing!"

My eyes widened as I grabbed a piece of paper, "Jo can draw?"

Zoey smiled and nodded, "Yeah I'll bring that up to her one day. Who knows, maybe she might've drawn a picture of you." Zoey giggled as my ears burned red, Jo wouldn't draw a picture of me, would she? "Oh my gosh Brick! You're blushing!" My face became hot, Does Zoey know I like Jo? Oh crap... How come everyone seems to know? Is it really that obvious?

"Zo, I'm glad you're feeling better," I said quickly changing the subject.

Her smile softened as she put down her scissors and hugged me tight, "All thanks to you Brick. I really owe you alot."

I laughed lightly, "You don't need to do anything Zo. Just stay sweet and kind and thats all I could ever ask from you. I'm just happy making you smile." I smiled as I gently ruffled her red hair, "After all, you're the best sister a man like me could ever ask for."

(Ann Maria's POV)

Finally! I win my baby over dat ugly little red! I smiled at the shirtless Guido in front of me, "I love ya Vito baby!"

He smiled as he pulled me closer, "I love ya too babe." I leant up and kissed his lips, Ever since I ov'a heard that scrawny kid and Mike talkin' 'bout some MPD or what-not, and how he was Vito one minute and dorky ol' Mike the oth'r, I knew dat takin' off his shirt would mak'm mine. I smiled happily as he kissed me back passionantly, Dis is the life... well it'd be if we were off dis stupid island.

(Inside Mike's mind; Mike's POV)

No this isn't right! I thought as I awoken somewhere in my mind, I have to tell Zoey I'm sorry... Aw man...

"Well. Well. Look who can never stay in charge," snickered the evil one, Seamus. His sharpened teeth showing in a malicious grin, "Too bad. Looks like the good guy won't ever get the girl."

I clentched my fist tightly in anger, "Shut up Seamus! I'm surprised you are still here after we beat you years ago!" Is he serious? Could I ever get Zoey? What if she never forgives me? No! I can't be thinking like that! Right now, my main goal is to stop Seamus from hurting any of my friends

"You'd never be able to beat me, I'm the ultimate personality and you're just gonna have to deal with it!" He smirked.

"You'll never get away with this!" I stood up, dusted myself off, and glared at him.

He chuckled darkly, "Oh silly Mikey, I've already started! The destruction of everything will happen very soon."

I shuddered, He's not serious. He has to be playing with me! Right? I forced myself to look calm, "You know I'd never let that happen."

"Oh, but its already started Mikey," he snickered, "You're too late. The dawn of evil rule will take over and in this story, evil will triumph over good and they is nothing you could do to stop it!" His dark chuckling became an evil cackle, "I hope you enjoy the show, your downfall and my rise!"

I felt a rush of fear course through me, No! I-I can't let him hurt anyone... Even if that person is as heartless as Jo... My fear started bubbling into anger, I swear if he hurts a single hair on Brick, Cam, or Zoey's head I'd make sure he never come back. Ever.

"What's wrong, Mikey? Are you scared?" He asked with a smirk.

I took a deep breath trying to keep my anger in check, he only wanted to push me over the limit. I knew his game and I refuse to be his pawn. "Why would I be scared?" I asked surprisingly confidently, "After all you are my personality."

His eyes widen for a second before smirking again, "That won't last long; I can promise you that."

What is he getting at? I asked with a raised brow, "What do you mean?"

"I'll be the one in charge soon, just you wait," He grinned maliciously, "After all it won't be hard, everyone hates how you try to keep full control, even if we all know you can't. It's just to hard for you."

I stared down at the ground, He's right, but what am I to do? ... I did't ever mean to make them feel like that. It's just that... I met a girl who finally likes me... and they always make me do something that makes the girl think of me as unfaithful or crazy... Sometimes I wish I was born normal...

"What's wrong?" he smirked again, "Cat got your tounge, Mikey?" I stayed silent as he darkly laughed, "No need to answer, you know I'm right and that is all that matters." If he wins it's all over... I'll never get my first kiss, all my friends will be in a bad state and... No! I can't be thinking negative! But...

(Scott's POV)

Why did Moony help me back there? I asked myself as I continued running behind the short blonde, Is she planning to use this as blackmail? Because if I find out she is I'll... Aw who am I kiddin' of course she ain't doin that. This is a girl who claims to, 'always do good'. I groaned as she continued to ignore me. It was annoying me more than I liked to admit, Why does this creepy girl have such a huge hold on me? I don't get it... I hate her, but... I feel nice when I'm around her. It just ain't addin' up. "How are you doin' this to me?" I asked myself.

Moonbeam turned and looked at me questionably, "How do I do what to you Scott?"

Crap I said that out loud! Uh... What to tell that she'd believe. Oh man... I feel as though she can see through my every move. "Uh... annoy me so much." I felt my cheeks begin to heat up, Aw man... just what I need to do! Blush. I thought sarcastically as I tried to force down the blush that was threating to dance across my cheeks.

She giggled, "I guess you find my annoyance cute?"

I crossed my arms as my blush darkened, "No. Why would I do that?"

A smile crossed her lips as she walked back towards me, "Because your aura is turning pink as I speak" She giggled again, "You really are adorable Scott." After that, she walked away back towards the forest, leaving me in my thoughts. She thinks I'm adorable? Oh heck no! I ain't adorable I'm cruel and bad, but her... she's adora- wait... no she's not. She's a pest, that's what she is. A very adorable pest. No wait! I groaned, This sucks.

A/N: Alright this chapter is DONE! Wow... Some of this became a little crazier than I meant... oops. *smiles sheepishly*

Alright, question time! Ok how is Mike to stop Seamus, if he doesn't know exactly what he is planning? How will Lightning act around Jo now that he know's her real gender? How long will Ann Maria live in her "paradise"? Is Scott gonna keep denying how he feels? Will Zoey ever pay the debt she owes to Brick? If so, how will she do it?

Find out in later chapters of Heartless!

Bye~