Here we are people chapter 19! Whoo now in this chapter we take a step back from all the action and we just relax and have some nice slice of life like chapter, which we need because next chapter is the next big event, now my readers from the Maverick know I go in order of big events so can you guys what I will be doing next? I can't wait to see, now I first want to thank the new people who followed and faved the story, that helps make this story what it is. Second we are now on the reviews! Black Core Devil I kind of cover D and the whole friendship thing in here, since the last few chapters were more action based then say thought based with D, here we get inside his head again so worries and in here you see D bond with some of the male students at Monster High and that will help him make friends for real this time around, also he will flirt really awkwardly soon enough. TheSpaceman, thank you very much but I'm not that good trust me, there are a lot more writers on here WAAAYYY better then me but still I'm glad you think I am good and as to your question no I do not. Matthew Gemm Trust me D will ask the important questions just you wait and see. To random guest we will see where D's pairing will go, but trust me I was planning one-shots for him anyway so people can still get what they want, because I want to make my readers happy. Thanks for liking the chapter Cloud and I can see some support for Jane, but I know deep in your heart you want Jina don't you? Don't worry I will have D spend time with all the girls on the pairing list I'm building so we can see how they interact with one another. To next random guest, I read over your idea and I do like it but I never watched to much of Winx club so I would have to go through it all... Which will take me a while, but I will consider your request for the story idea. Now guys I need to work on The Dragon Games for The Maverick and then I can do this one but it will take me a bit because I have some big projects for school due but I will get these things done so be patience with me alright? So until then I will see you all in the next chapter! :D
It's been several days since the whole incident with the Shadow Ghouls and my evil counterpart, and right now I was relaxing in my room with Gigi who was sitting in a chair reading, while I was laying on my bed listening to some music. It was nice to be able to relax and not to have to worry about… Well anything really, no school, or homework and no annoying monster teens to bug me, okay I should clarify. The ghouls at school, I may call them my friends but… I wasn't sure how I felt about them. I will admit I was worried about them during the whole Shadow Ghoul thing but…I couldn't really call them my friends…granted I did because I had no idea what else to call them, pain in my ass is too mean, the only ones I could say I'm close to are Clawd, because of our love of all things anime, but that is the only thing we have in common and even then we don't hang out at school, then there is Twyla we both prefer being in the shadows and alone, plus she fed me her blood so… Yeah there is that. Then there was Jane… I'm not sure if I would call her a friend or if we were really close but… She's a nice enough person, plus she helped me during the Shadow Ghoul thing, just like Twyla. Then there was Gigi but we live together so it only makes sense we are close.
As for everyone else… They were nice in a 'in your face' kind of way, especially Frankie and her friends, they really didn't understand the word space. At least the ones that I were close to understood that when I wanted space they gave it to me. The others? Not so much, already my phone is being blown up with multiple texts from various ghouls asking me to come out and hang with them in some way, I even got the odd text from Clair inviting me to hang out with her friend Chad… Weird I haven't talked to her that much recently I guess she was just curious as to what was up. Eh, ignoring my phone I sat up and pulled away my cordless headphones and shut them off.
"Hey Gigi, I'm getting a snack, you want anything?" I asked looking at the pink girl.
Looking up from her book Gigi shook her head. "No, I'm fine, but D I was wondering would you like to see a movie today? There's this new one film that is coming out that I wanted to see."
"Yeah, sure I'll let me dad know. What time is the movie?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"It starts at five I figured we could just get some food at the theater." The former genie said with a smile. "And D? Thanks."
Chuckling I smiled and walked down the stairs toward the kitchen where my dad was hanging out with Aunty Helen, she decided to stick around for a little while, mainly because she had nothing better to do. Noticing me my dad grinned and waved. "Hey kiddo what's going on?"
"Not much dad." I said opening the fridge I pulled out a cup of yogurt and after rummaging for a spoon I dug into my yogurt and started to eat. "Gigi and I are seeing a movie at five so we will need a ride."
"Ohh what are you seeing? What are you seeing? Can I come?" Aunty Helen spoke up.
Paling I blinked not sure what to do or say but then I saw the that my aunt was grinning at me. Frowning I glared at the older woman who winked playfully at me.
"Relax D, I'm kidding. I can take you though." Aunty Helen smiled.
"Then I can pick you up and embarrass the crap out of you." My dad grinned evilly at me. "What?" He asked when he noticed the look I was giving him. "It's been a few chapters since I did anything like that."
"Huh?" Both me and my aunt looked at my father like he was insane. Shaking my head, I finished off my yogurt and smacked my hands. "I wash my hands of this madness. But thanks for taking us and picking us up, I'll let Gigi know." And like that I headed back upstairs to my room and found Gigi had my headphone's on and my phone in her hand Gigi had a weird look on her face. Raising an eyebrow, I tapped her shoulder which caused her to jump.
"Oh D! Sorry I was just- "She started to say with a small blush.
"It's fine, I just came up to let you know Aunty Helen is going to take us, then my dad will pick us both up." Looking over at my phone I smirked slightly when I saw what she was listening to. "I see you came across some of my more… interesting set of music."
"You call that music? It's so loud it's… Noise, just loud noise." Gigi exclaimed holding out my phone to me.
Taking it back I shook my head. "Please you just don't have good taste in music."
"Oh, I don't huh?" Reaching over to my bed the pink genie grabbed the pillow and smacked me with it.
"Ah!" I tried to cover my face but I wasn't quick enough as Gigi kept on smacking me. "Enough, I take it back I'm sorry."
Giggling Gigi smiled playfully at me. "Nope too late." Raising the pillow higher Gigi kept smacking at me.
"You know that this means war." Grabbing the pillow in mid-swing I tossed it onto the ground and raised my fingers up as they slowly shifted into long shadows. "Prepare yourself for the most epic tickling of all time."
Eyes going wide Gigi took a step back. "I'm…I'm sorry?" She grinned sheepishly.
Mirroring the smile, she gave me earlier I turned my head. "Nope too late."
Standing in front of the movie theater I had a frown on my face as I stared at Gigi. "Gigi… You didn't tell me THEY would be here."
Rubbing the back of her head sheepishly Gigi sighed. "Sorry D, I told the ghouls I was seeing a movie and… They wanted to come and see it as well… And…Yeah." Seeing the look on her face I decided to let it go, so what if Clawdeen, Frankie, Draculaura, and Howleen as well were all here. Placing a hand on Gigi's shoulder I shook my head. "No, I'm sorry, I was over reacting, come on let's enjoy the movie."
I knew at that moment I would regret every single word I had said, because of one simple reason…. The ghouls they WOULDN'T leave me alone throughout the entire movie I had to keep switching seats, I tried to avoid Howleen and yet somehow, I ended up seated next to her and she kept on trying to hold my hand during the movie, so I had to move. Next up was Frankie and for some reason she wouldn't stop talking, that drove me nuts. Granted I wasn't that invested into the movie in the first place but still I think it's just rude to talk during a movie whether you like it or not. I tried sitting with Clawdeen but she was taking notes on the fashion in the film and then she would ask me for advice on guy clothing…. SO NEXT! Draculaura wasn't so bad but… Well it was weird sitting next to her mainly because she was either tearing up and crying at certain parts or laughing way to loudly for my tastes, lastly was Gigi which was great but with all the others that ruined the movie so I told Gigi I would just wait in the lobby.
Walking into the lobby I rubbed my face and just sort of meandered around not really doing anything when I heard someone call my name. Turning around I nearly snorted, standing there wearing a movie theater employee uniform was Clair. Raising an eyebrow, I waved slightly at the goth girl. "Hey Clair, I didn't know you worked here."
"Yeah, and what about you? I never thought I see you out in public again." She grinned slightly staring at me. "So, what movie are you seeing?"
"Some kind of romance/comedy I am not really sure, I stopped paying attention, mainly because the ghouls there were driving me nuts… Well not Gigi but the others are." Rolling my eyes, I shook my head. "I just decided to hang outside until the movie was over."
"Well if you want I can hang with you, my shift just ended." Clair offered with a shrug.
Frowning I thought it over and shook my head. "Thanks Clair but I'll be fine but we can hang out some other time."
Shrugging the goth girl nodded her head. "I'll hold you to that. Well anyway see you later D."
Waving I shrugged my shoulders and started to walk around the lobby but stopped when I noticed something out of the corner of my eye, turning around I saw it was Gigi who was smiling at me. "Hey, I thought you were watching the movie?"
"I was, but to be honest I rather not watch without you." Shrugging she held out her CoffinPhone. "I called your dad, and I let the ghouls know we were leaving."
Shaking my head, I gently wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "Thanks, who knows maybe we can watch a movie when we get home how about that?"
"That works for me D." Smiling Gigi wrapped her arm around my shoulder and together we walked out of the theater.
"Yo, D how is it going?" Clawd asked.
Raising an eyebrow, I shook my head. "I'm fine Clawd, but what's up you normally never call me."
"Yeah, about that dude. I got a question for you, ever play Dungeons and Dragons?" The teen werewolf asked me over the phone.
"I used to play all the time back in New York why?"
"Well a couple of guys from school play and we normally have a game night, but we need an extra player for this new module. You in?" Clawd asked, he sounded kind of desperate.
I was a little nervous, mainly because Howleen was on the attack, ever since the Shadow Ghoul thing she kept on pursuing me which really bugged me, because I just wanted her to be my friend for now but it looked like she had different plans. Eh Clawd and I were kind of friends "What, the hell why not. Where are we playing?"
"Clawesome, we are meeting at my house in our basement, and don't worry Howleen is staying at Twyla's." I swear I could hear the grin in his voice. Rolling my eyes, I got the time for when we were going to meet up and I let my dad know what was going on and told him I needed a ride over to the Wolf residence. Agreeing to drive me over I went through my old D&D stuff and found my character sheet, my dice and my copies of the rule book and the figurine of my character. Looking over it I chuckled my figurine was of a tall half-elf dressed in black leather and a cloak with a sword on his back. Placing everything into my backpack I walked down the stairs and hopped into the car with my dad and headed off with my dad.
Getting to the wolf residence didn't take too long which was awesome for me, despite my attitude I was excited to game again. Saying my goodbyes to my dad I walked toward the door and knocked, and was greeted by Miss Harriet who motioned for me to come in, which wasn't easy given the fact the youngest Wolf children decided to sniff me. Glaring down at them my eyes flashed. "Come on you guys you do this every time."
Laughing Miss Harriet shoed her younger kids away. "Come on D, the boys are in the basement, we have snacks and drinks down there."
"Thanks' Miss Harriet." Smiling at the older werewolf woman she led me down to the basement where I found Deuce, Clawd, Manny, Heath, Jackson, Gil, and Heath. All they guys were sitting around a very large table with a grid-sheet on it, while everyone had sets of books, sheets, dice, figurines, while in front of Clawd he had a DM shield… Which means he runs our games that should be interesting. Waving at all the guys I found an empty seat.
"Sup, dude you ready to play?" Clawd grinned at me.
"Yeah, though it has been a while." I nodded as I pulled out my stuff.
Chuckling Heath sipped at a can of soda. "Don't worry we are starting a new module today, so relax bro."
"Yeah, man so what kind of character do you run?" Jackson asked. "I'm a 13th level human wizard."
"Yeaah I play a 15th level dwarf cleric." Manny grinned as he grabbed a handful of chips.
Nodding I held out my character sheet. "I play a 15th level rogue who is multi-classing as a third level fighter."
"Dude sweet!" Heath shouted as he jumped to his feet. "I'm a dragonborn barbarian currently at level 14."
"Druid, level 15." Gil bubbled out. "Oh, I play a water elf."
"And I play the righteous elven paladin, level 16." Deuce grinned at us. "Well I say we have a pretty well balanced party, don't you think so Clawd?"
Nodding the werewolf boy grinned. "I think so, now let's get started."
"And…. D role to see if you make the bluff." Clawd said as he looked at us over his shield.
Picking up my dice I made a quick role and grinned. "Twenty!"
All around the other guys cheered as Clawd smacked his head. "I can't believe it another twenty…Okay you somehow convince the goblin tribe leader to let you all pass, and they give you all their treasure…Okay I think that ends tonight's session." Clawd sighed and shook his head. "Dang dude if I knew playing the game with you was like this I would have never invited you."
Laughing all the others patted me on the back. "Are you kidding you should have invited him sooner!" Heath shouted. "We avoided so much trouble with you and got more treasure then we know what to do with!"
"Woo! This is awesome." Manny grinned.
"Yeah dude, I can't believe you were able to play Clawd like that, normally when we play it is like hell on earth." Deuce laughed and shook his head. "That's it all in favor of D being a permeant part of game night?"
"Agreed!" All the guys shouted even Clawd who was still sore about how things went tonight. Laughing we spent the rest of the night trading our gaming stories, until it was time for us all to head home. As everyone was leaving I hung back a bit since my dad wasn't here yet and I wanted to talk to Clawd anyway. Helping him clean up and put things away we made some small talk but finally I got to the issue I wanted to cover.
"Hey Clawd, I have a favor to ask."
Looking at me with a raised eyebrow the werewolf teen motioned for me to continue. "Sure, thing dude, what's up?"
"It's about your sister… Howleen… Listen her crush on me is starting to get a little… out of control I was just wondering if you could talk to her or something, seeing how you're her big brother." I rubbed the back of my head with a sigh, I hated this whole situation, Howleen was cute yes, friendly even, but she was being WAY to pushy and the encounter I had with her shadow… Yeah it worried me what would happen if the real Howleen lost control.
Frowning slightly, Clawd nodded his head. "Yeah, no problem, anything for a friend. To be honest you're right but for why she is getting out of control I can explain that, it was the full moon so we werewolves tend to get a little out of control."
I nodded at his words but I was a little shocked that he considered me a friend but… I guess I kind of felt the same way I mean I wasn't sure what I could call him or hell the other guys but… I guess we were friends…Wow this is a weird feeling… But I mean yeah despite the rocky beginning Clawd and I were friends. "Thanks man, but be gentle with her okay? I don't want to hurt her feelings to badly it's just- "
"I get it man, trust me Howleen is a big girl. She can handle it." Clawd grinned and shook his head. "So, don't worry about it, alright?"
Nodding at my… my friend I smiled and together we finished cleaning up just as my dad arrived, saying my goodbyes to Clawd and his mother and the little Wolf children I hopped into the car with my dad and drove home. As my dad drove he asked how things went.
Smiling to myself as I looked out the window I muttered more to myself then anything. "I made a friend."