AN: There is a bit of a trigger warning right here as what you might see may be disturbing for those with intrusive thoughts or anxiety.
UPDATE: In light of the shooting that happened in a Texan school, this chapter has a much bigger trigger warning. Chapter 5 has a small scene that references a university shooting/terrorist attack. For those who are uncomfortable of what happened on 24 May, then you do not have to read this chapter. I didn't hear about the news, so I am sorry if I posted this chapter at the wrong time. I'll be careful and pay attention with what is happening in the world and if anyone is concerned about the dates of when I update my stories, please let me know.
Recommended Songs
[1] Adebayo (from the Peacemaker Soundtrack) - Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner (from 0:00 to 1:16)
[2] Watch Your 6 - FNAF Sister Location OST
[3] Worlds Apart - Rannar Sillard
Chapter 5 - Always Judge A Book By Its Cover
Diane wonders if she should wear a different dress since it feels too similar to the one she wore from the Good Samaritans Awards. But she has to look good and keep things simple. She heard that Kitty's outfit a few nights ago raised a few questions. [1]
The dress she is now wearing feels comfortable. A sky blue open-back along with blue leggings as part of the dress. She places a necklace on as well. She makes a mental note to stop being reliant on eye contacts, blinking at how wet and cold they feel. Overall, this dress would help her move around better as her skirt only goes along her legs.
Marmalade's Gala for Goodness is coming up in a few hours. While offered to have a ride, she opts to drive in her small yellow car. It doesn't look too fancy, but she wants to recollect her thoughts first before seeing the Bad Guys again instead of needing to converse with other governors.
Her conversation with Mr. Wolf last night went really well than what she expected. It wasn't based on how she felt; she can sense that Wolf wasn't lying when she gave him the advice he needed. The silent remarks from him explained a lot in contrast to his cocky, proud criminal persona. Thinking it all over again, it is like he never has a kind word about him outside his social circle.
Maybe this might be her dream come through. A chance to really prove, even to herself, that she can relate to those criminals. Letting them know that she is welcoming to them. It is too soon to be good, but this early chat with him might be the spark needed to blossom this 'flower of goodness' Marmalade believed in.
It might even give the professor a reason to let her help out more. This can be another chance for her to not be the deceitful fox she used to be.
A smile crosses her face as she leans back into her chair. Usually, it bothers her since the cushioning is not always in the right space and it makes her back ache. However, she'll call this one an exception.
The sunset shines through her window, nearly blinding her. A pink and orange gradient that will be followed by the infinite blackness to come.
Would the blackness mark something horrible coming soon? She doesn't know but the Bad Guys might pull something off. The Golden Dolphin is going to be presented at the gala once again to award Marmalade properly.
As she diverts her eyes away from the sun, she sees something that has a white shine from the light reflecting on it. The small compartment storage from the right door is holding something.
Peeking out is Wolf's journal she stole.
The fox frowns. She wonders why she didn't return the journal back to Wolf in the first place. Maybe it is because Wolf doesn't worry about it. Maybe she forgot about it. Maybe because Marmalade said that it might not be relevant. She doesn't know.
Perhaps it is what is contained in the journal. Diane managed to win Wolf's trust, so it would feel like betraying it if she looks into the book further. She knows that some things are better to be kept secret. She is aware of this, but her curiosity is getting the best of her.
Wolf might be hiding a lot from everyone under the façade of being a thief. He doesn't show any aggression, but he reveals that he repressed it a lot yesterday. Something in Diane's mind tells her that he just wants to be normal. At least something close to being treated as normal. Somehow, she realized that he needs someone to lean out. He is crying for someone who can give him new insight.
She can't take it anymore. This might help her understand a little. And it is a criminal-to-criminal information exchange.
With a low sigh - knowing that she might regret this later - Diane picks up the journal, ignores the crude warnings on it and turns to the first journal log. [1s]
[2]
Bought: October 19, 1991
Made in Melbourne, Australia
The Adventures of [WORD EXPUNGED] Mr. Wolf
1/01/1994
First time writin this. New year day today. Maybe us may go outside.
3/01/1994
Mumy says naught two go outside. Monsters outside our house.
6/02/1994
Got two go outside. It's soooooooo bright nad suny. Me can run around inn da woods al day.
10/02/1994
My forehead is hurt. Mumy had two use uh bandiad two cover It. Mean guys hit me with uh rok.
15/02/1994
Treid doin It agian. Them cal me uh 'freak of nature'. Some ran away, sayin i'm 'future big bad wolf'.
30/03/1994
Our window is broken due two somethin zoomin right in to us. Daddy went two work two find whoever broke our window. Mumy tels me naught two go outside agian.
7/02/1996
Mummy think that I can go to school. I excited!
9/02/1996
The kids are scared of me. 'Monster' they say. Sat alone today. Feels kinda lonely.
15/04/1996
Nobody sits next to me again. Feeling sad. When playing toys, nobody come around when I share.
21/08/1997
A nice fox girl. She invite me over to her table. Her friends look scared.
24/08/1997
Still feeling lonely. No other boy come near me. Fox girl told me that 'what makes me makes who I am'.
31/10/1997
Found raw beef steak in locker. Smells disgusting. Kids nearby scream at the sight. Saw fox girl laughing at me. The teacher called Mummy and Daddy over.
4/11/1997
Tried going back to the fox girl. She told me to 'bug off'. I confused.
25/12/1997
None of them like me. All fear me. All call me the 'bad guy'.
2/02/2003
Today is my first day of Grade 6. However, I am nervous. I have been transferred to a new school. Mum said that this should be much safer than the last school I went to. I just hope that everyone will like me.
1/07/2003
It was a magical day today. There is this one boy who sat next to me during lunch. He is rather quiet and I often see him alone. But he decided to sit next to me for today since he saw me lonely. Maybe not all the kids weren't so bad.
10/09/2003
My next fight occurred. After a string of fights over the years, I decided to try to win one. I nearly bit him with my teeth if it wasn't for the teachers coming in.
Stupid teachers. That jerk should be the one punished for, but he said he looked too innocent.
5/04/2004
I can't do anything at all.
6/05/2004
We were just kids. Stupid kids.
17/07/2004
This is all my fault. I shouldn't have done that.
19/07/2004
My mum is mad at me. She doesn't love me anymore.
1/08/2004
A friend would never leave me. Friends should forgive each other. We were never friends. Never, never, never.
2/08/2004
All because I can't change. All because I'm just a 'bad wolf'.
25/08/2004
Mum and Dad told me that they will never leave me alone. Where are they when I need them at school?
31/12/2004
Me, Mum and Dad. Oliver
23/02/2005
I want to let her know that she will be alright. Why doesn't she believe me?
2/03/2005
We are all broken.
3/03/2005
I am broken. Everyone is just fine.
broken, bRoKeN, BrOkEn, BROKEN
19/05/2005
I can't go up to talk to him. He is obviously scared of me. He would never come to me. It would never work.
20/05/2005
A jerk said that I am just stupid. Told me I should die in a hole. He doesn't say it to me or doesn't look at me directly, but I can see it when he says it. I know that he is directing towards me. He wants to hurt me.
1/07/2005
STOP HURTING ME.
8/09/2005
All I ever had was Mum and Dad, and then Mum left. LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, [CENSORED]ING LEFT. Dad told me that she was killed, but I don't believe him. She shouldn't be killed. Why did she left us?
10/10/2005
I miss my BFF. I don't need him. Why would I need him? Friends stab each other in the back, right? All of them just lie. Every one of them [CENSORED] lie.
31/10/2005
I'll always be with you, Oliver.
I can't hear you.
I'LL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU, OLIVER.
LOUDER, LOUDER.
I'LL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU, OLIVER.
Then, who is really there for me?
24/11/2005
Dad doesn't understand. He knows nothing. All he does is hide away in fear and never try to connect with other people. Just with us.
6/05/2006
Can't believe I fell for this. Community service on a farm and somebody tossed pig's blood all over a sheep. I was working on the crops with sheep around me and they all started pointing fingers. No sheep were actually harmed, but they were too frightened by this that they called my dad to take me home. That means I won't be able to finish my assignment.
7/02/2007
I met this snake guy the previous day. He was sulking in the alleyway. I was nervous, but I eventually talked to him. He growled back, I stepped away. Maybe I shouldn't bother him too much. No one likes a wolf like me.
6/09/2007
Dad is really concerned about me. But I can't let him down. He shouldn't see me like this. The old Oliver is too much of a burden for him to carry.
10/06/2008
Punched a guy in the face when he was muttering things to himself. I told the principal that he was insulting me. But the guy claimed that he didn't say anything bad about me. Worthless, pathetic, two-face shrimp.
17/08/2008
The first to be called off for stealing her lunch. But I didn't even have my own lunch with me today. They made sure to check through my locker, but the real thief showed off and finished the entire lunch. A few kids got angry at me, kicking me in the ribs that I wasted their time.
11/09/2008
I can't stop hearing them. They are in my head. Where are they coming from?
20/09/2008
Oliver should be no more. He can't protect himself from all the punches and the bleeding. He can't even control his own temper. He should be gone. Ripped to pieces. He is nothing to me anymore. They call me the 'Big Bad Wolf', so I might as well do so.
31/10/2008
I can't do it. It's not right. I don't really enjoy this.
1/11/2008
Why do they keep pointing fingers at me when I'm not the suspect? I wouldn't even enjoy doing it anyway!
11/09/2009
I hurt my dad today. I...slapped him across the face when we were arguing about moving out. His nose bled. If you ever find this, Dad, I'm really sorry.
18/09/2009
Please come back, Mum. Where are you?
20/09/2009
No, she is not coming back. She died because she doesn't love you. She doesn't get it.
23/09/2009
YOU'RE A BIG BAD WOLF
YOU'RE A BIG BAD WOLF
YOU'RE A BIG BAD WOLF
2/01/2010
Been a while since I've written anything here. I should make a habit of keeping things checked, but I haven't been feeling well lately. To...look back on this. I've been getting interested in dancing and a bit of acrobatics. I was also great at driving, so I am thinking of trying to be a racer someday. High school finally finished, so that means I won't have to see any of those idiots again. I managed to enrol in a university and got a scholarship; the money would also be enough to help my dad.
But he doesn't want me to go to university. He keeps telling me that I haven't been honest with him for a long time and he decided that I wasn't really ready yet to be an 'adult'. He keeps asking me what is going on, but...I can't tell him. I find it more difficult to tell him than my mother. I don't want him to worry about me and take a lot of things. My dad hasn't made any friends before and he is so used to being lonesome that he wouldn't even remember the last time he felt so alone. Him helping out with the police department might give him a few extra points and he would fit in with the tough ones, but he just doesn't get it.
9/01/2010
I feel like I want to die already. There was a shooting that happened at the university. The criminals identified were wolves from America. This led to a huge outrage toward wolves. This was proven when me and Dad tried going out to a restaurant and we were given nasty glares by people. Some of them ran away out of fear of thinking we would maul them. But mostly, a lot of them mistook us as 'savages' and threw rocks at us. My dad was eerily cold to this. He looked...dead. Me? I couldn't hide my tears.
Just today, I got back the letter from the invitation. They said that...they can't take me in due to the ongoing controversy. If I go in, then the university would be questioned for accepting 'wolves' like me. This showed how bad the criminals were when they murdered people in cold blood. It breaks my heart to see my opportunity in having a brighter future ruined. Seeing this, my father bitterly rips the letter in half, but told me that he isn't disappointed that I wouldn't be able to go to university.
He told me that he doesn't have high expectations for me, so I shouldn't worry. But why am I so worried?
1/07/2010
I found the snake guy again. I remembered him due to his gruff voice and the same hat he likes to wear. It was just me walking through the alleyway to find him in the corner, hiding from someone. He even recognised me, barking at me about what I wanted. I was a bit shocked by how scary he looked, but then, it made me feel as if I was like the other kids who saw me as scary. Feeling a bit sorry, I tried to approach him.
He was pretty grumpy, to say the least, but seeing how I got a bit too touchy, he eventually gave up and let me join in. Apparently, he was trying to rob a bank after a failed attempt. I was shocked by this, but he told me that if I want to help him, then I would need to help him with what he was doing first.
So, we got in. A few people were disgusted with me, but I decided to try to play it cool. I went up to one of the workers and tried flirting a little. He seemed calm despite seeing a 19-year-old wolf saying 'hi' and looking as if wanting to bite his face off. He seemed to be trusting me. And then, the snake managed to steal a money vault. The two of us ran.
The police chase was so scary, but when we hid back in the alleyway, I felt so...alive. After being put down several times, it actually felt good to be rebellious. Disobeying the law. Like disobeying the stereotypes people call me by! I was free like a bird! Doing my own thing! It felt really good! Nobody could tie me down!
The snake guy called himself Mr. Snake. I refused to tell him my name, so he called me 'Mr. Wolf'. He asked me if there was anything else, but I told him that we could meet up again.
Mr. Wolf. Sounds like a nice ring.
3/01/2011
I like the 'Mr. Wolf' me better. It makes me feel more like a REAL person. Getting to be myself. I am charming, polite, handsome, dashing. And most of all, confident. I am not really the Oliver everybody knew me for. I am technically not the Big Bad Wolf seen in fairy tales. Not really.
Mr. Snake even seems to like me. He doesn't show it that much, but he saved me a few times when I messed up a few of our robberies. We were never caught and the police were lost in being able to identify us. Though, it would be a matter of time before they caught the right people.
Knowing that I had my dad, Mr. Snake decided to leave Melbourne so that there wouldn't be too much trouble. I know that it is stupid, but...I can't go back to my regular life. I am shunned from entering another university until the fear dies down. I can't do the same life my dad has. I...don't even really know how to apply for a job anymore. That's why I am not writing all of this down before...me and Mr. Snake move to Los Angekes.
I am really sorry, Dad. You deserve a better Oliver.
5/01/2014
Los Angeles is full of cowards. They are all the same except that they can't break the social norms. They all fear us. They don't try to come close to us. I am heartbroken by this reaction as it feels different to people hurting me. However, Mr. Snake is already jaded ever since arrival. He told me, 'The world only saw a pathetic powerless monster, hated and feared. They only see monsters and nothing else. We should be the monsters; not fear them.'
I...find myself hesitating. Mr. Wolf wouldn't want to be a full monster. He wants to party a little. I want to party.
It would be nice if we make a few more friends around.
9/08/2014
We've been doing great so far. Managed to find a secret HQ all to ourselves. Stole some loot that managed to cover a quarter of this place. In a few months short, we would be able to fill half of the room! Snake had been much nicer around me, sometimes even buying some push pops for us to have. Though, he isn't the type of guy to share. He reminds me to just take what I want without too much asking.
Funny how the old Oliver wanted to share with people.
I've been discovering a few abilities of my own. With the freedom of driving around while being chased, I turn out to be a great driver! Who needs to be in a race when you can burn rubber all night? When it comes to pickpocketing, I became much better than Snake. Guess I can be mischievous at times which is something I rarely did when I was a kid. Even though my fighting is a bit rusty, I am slowly learning how to fight back in a fistfight.
1/07/2015
Our third member of the gang in which we agreed to call ourselves 'The Bad Guys'. Pepe, now called himself Mr. Piranha, is such a fun guy. And he is like a teddy bear when I held him up. He might be like a baby by the way he wiggles around happily, but he is smart. He can even speak Spanish! He notes that he is a little 'crazy' and he has dealt with fights against other thugs in the past which makes him one of the toughest criminals in the continent. Snake wasn't willing to have him on board at first, but I told him that we would need someone to help fight against our enemies, especially if he has the training required for us.
I got to say, I am so happy another person is joining us! He even moved in! I learnt that he has been pressured by how piranhas are seen, but it's more of him being unable to cool down his more rebellious ways. He told me that he is a little upset that his siblings managed to go to college with no worry about what some people would say. Besides, Piranha had a hard time staying still to listen and learn when he was young.
8/07/2015
Our fourth member is a biggy. Literally. Lou, now known as Mr. Shark, joined us upon seeing the three of us making our debut on the screens. He is a con artist, master of disguise. For proof, he showed us the painting of the Mona Lisa! Snake disliked him at first since he seemed a little 'childish', but I find him as the right man needed. Besides, it's nice to see another kind soul joining the team. Shark and Piranha immediately went along really well despite getting into some fights (mostly due to Snake pestering them). Surprisingly, Shark is also a huge fan of hugs like I am.
I learnt that Shark is actually the son of the 'Great White Shark'; a world-class assassin who is very dangerous. Shark was trained to be a criminal, but eventually left to be just a con artist since he felt it isn't right to shed blood. I am relieved by this because the Bad Guys shouldn't be too evil. He even told me that what made him 'good' was his mother who passed away.
She reminded me of my own.
Wait, wait, wait. I...I shouldn't be thinking about her.
I'll be right back.
2/06/2016
Our fifth member is Mata Hairy. She is cool with going along with 'Ms. Tarantula', but she prefers being called 'Webs'. She is probably the youngest of our group since she is very savvy with technology and the latest trends. As proof, she hacked into Mr. Snake's old criminal record without getting caught. She outsmarts the rest of us. I think she ticked off Snake and Piranha too many times as she always says what is on her mind, though she fits right in. It took quite a while since the other guys are afraid of a tarantula, though Shark warmed up to her after...a loud conversation between the two.
Webs told me that she chose to be a hacker as she is disgruntled with - not mostly being shunned out - the 'patronizing' system of the society. She knows she is a bit too impatient about her future, but she wants to live right now and enjoy her life. She thinks that being a hacker allows her to be a queen of her own. I swear I even heard her mutter under her breath that 'other teenagers are cowards'.
16/10/2016
Webs and Piranha are the ones who introduced me to Mr. Hornet. Mr. Hornet is already a successful and independent criminal, even getting away with the authorities! He has been running a secret small business of his own, so he told me that he wouldn't be able to work full-time with us. However, he is happy to help out with anything and gives us his number to call him. He has a keen eye like an eagle and is an incredible spy. When going on heists, he would be the extra pair of eyes we need. Seeing corners and incoming obstacles for us to face instead of bumping into them too late. I'm proud to call him an honorable member of the team.
Hornet is a bit like Webs, except he doesn't joke too much. And he tends to face-palm whenever someone does or say something stupid. Even though he is like a younger version of Snake, he is polite. He is also currently in a relationship with Piranha. He is nice to hang around since he often comes to visit us. This might be weird to say, but Hornet likes to be a part of the team all the time despite needing to do his own thing. He's somewhat obsessed like we were like his family. It made me wonder what happened to his. Maybe I should ask him someday.
Hmm, maybe I should also try to hang around with other criminals.
1/01/2017
A happy New Year, everyone! Even better, I just got back from a party. It's actually an underground, super-secret party. So secret that nobody else knows! It's Tarantula who led me to it. I tried to invite the others, but only Snake could come along. The former was too busy watching a livestream - whatever it does on YouTube - so it was just the two of us. Snake told me that it should be safe that we didn't bring a huge group or we end up bringing too much attention.
Though, he got it wrong as every criminal, villain and mercenary in the room welcomed us. They called us 'some of the greatest thieves in the world'! Who knew that they would respect us like this? I even got to make a few new friends there. There were some that revealed to…have had similar childhoods like me. For a lot of different reasons.
It was probably the most colorful thing I ever saw in my life. I never knew that being a criminal could even bring out the best in you.
4/05/2019
I can't believe how much we did over the past few years as a team. We became one of the well-known criminal gangs in America! I feel that I finally found my place. My friends, my Bad Guys; they are my family. I think I'm a little in love with Snake, but that is another story for now. I would do nothing without them. They listen to me. They trust me. Gives the wag in my tail. I think the criminal life is more fitted for me.
7/07/2020
I can see him in my sleep. He is watching me like a hawk. He won't leave me alone. Even though I planned to send this journal over to him to let him know that I am doing alright, I can't even able to remember his face without screaming! What's wrong with me? Am I seeing my father as bad as everyone else? Am I going crazy? Why do I feel as if I don't belong to his world?
1/09/2021
Mum suddenly appears right beside me, lying on the ground.
She is there!
SHE IS THERE
SHE IS THERE
YOU'RE A BIG BAD WOLF
YOU'RE A BIG BAD WOLF
YOU'RE A BIG BAD WOLF
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25/06/2022
Mr. Snake's birthday is coming up.
Make sure to give him a nice breakfast, a birthday cake, a party hat and presents. I owe him. He deserves it.
Diane stares at the journal, long enough for her to suddenly loosen her grip on the sides. It is already growing dark, so she wouldn't be needing the light to be able to read the next few pages which are already empty. As the journal slips out of her hands and scatters between her legs, she feels as if she could only stare.
"I…never…knew that…" she thought. [3]
She only got to see a few journal logs since some of them usually look similar, but she takes note of most of them. The Bad Guys, 8 years into their criminal career to make a name for themselves, and their leader is going through his own struggles. This really explains why he was struggling to sleep when she entered their HQ. This might also be why he exploded in her face when she prompted him the second time – third, if you count her talking to his 'Oliver' disguise or fourth if you count her talking to Mr. Wolf during his arrest.
The thing that shocks her is that Wolf's name is actually Oliver. She picks up the book again and checks the front. While his real name is struck off with two thick lines - a childish yet violent way of using crayons - she finds his full name. His first name is indeed Oliver. There is no question to that.
And yet, nobody really knows the real names of the Bad Guys.
While it seems to be more of them trying to hide their real identity and personal details for their own sake, Wolf has a more personal reason. His persona as 'Oliver' at the Good Samaritans Awards is pathetic as not only does it reflect the former shell of the wolf, but also how much he really changed.
"Was Oliver actually innocent?" thought Diane. "Is this why he changed over to being…a bad guy?"
The red fox thinks he might also be lying to himself, but the journal shows proof. He has been venting out all his rage into that journal before eventually forgetting about it and starting writing less.
As she let all of that sink in, it is starting to come together. Why Oliver led the Bad Guys to become the 'greatest criminals' the world would ever see. Why he acts so cocky and charming as a way to get his way. For all of his reckless driving like a drunken person without losing a sweat and trying to lie to her by pretending to be the gentleman he likes to be.
It is at this moment that she wonders what could have been if she didn't talk to Oliver before she left the compound.
She even wonders what could have been if Oliver still retains his more innocent and polite self from his childhood.
Her stomach suddenly does a flip flop. She realizes that they might be different in experiences.
She managed to get past university. Oliver NEVER did.
The final push seems to be when those damn wolf terrorists inflicted horror and agony to the university Oliver was supposed to enrol at. Diane didn't even think that it would be possible for a group of wolves to plan a terrorist attack in Australia out of all the countries. But then again, the world is still growing from racism and news of what groups do twist them to become stereotypes people know them as.
The gut punch is that not only did this cost Oliver a brighter and simpler future, but it rubbed into his cheek when the stereotyping of wolves hurt him for no reason.
The reflection of wolves, from stories AND real-life crimes that could have even put HIM in danger, reflects what Oliver builds himself up to be as Mr. Wolf today.
Hell, it is like when Diane nearly cemented the stereotyping of foxes if she actually got away with the Golden Dolphin!
Diane can't help but feel overwhelmingly sad and guilty. She realizes how out of depth she is with criminals. Perhaps being a politician might cut her away from REALLY understanding the criminal world. Judging by how personal the Bad Guys took her speech, her competence as the Crimson Paw might have played a role as well. Even so that she has a much higher position than the criminals before she became governor, nearly feeling or seen as someone much better.
What a load of incredible luck.
A burn of jealousy ignites in Diane. At least Wolf is luckier when it comes to having relationships.
Both of them had it rough when it came to trying to make childhood friends. Diane was always the aloof one in university. Kitty was her favorite martial arts teacher, but she never confided with her, even when they grew out of classes and had casual meetings. Doom never invested with her until she tried talking to him around graduation. She never even told a secret to her parents who are still dead. She never told anyone about her being the Crimson Paw. Not even other criminals.
To be straightforward, she had no one as the guiding light.
Oliver made several friends. Leading up to the Bad Guys.
She understands a little why he was 'gutless' by taking advantage of being good. By going for a better life, he could lose whatever he had that made him feel like a real person. Those people stick by him, even having their own stories that make them more sympathetic than Diane thought. But she wonders if the friends he made are more selfish than him being genuine despite getting to see their motives. Diane even wonders if the Bad Guys think of wanting to turn their life around.
"Just because you were a former criminal doesn't mean you understand everyone."
For once, Marmalade actually had a very good point about not allowing her to help the Bad Guys in the first place. If she became the mentor in the plan, then it wouldn't achieve anything. Marmalade clearly had more experiences with understanding people.
Resting her head to the left on her window, she let out a sob as tears silently rolled down her face.
If she was wearing make-up, she might see how ugly she turns out to be. [3s]
AN: It's official. For my Bad Guys universe, Wolf's real name is 'Oliver'.
I know that in the books, Wolf's name is 'Moe'. However, I came to love his 'Oliver Poodleton' disguise since he looks smart in that suit. In fact, I decided that I will change Wolf's real name to 'Oliver' in my version. Call it like a meaningful echo from how he used that name. And if you noticed, I decided to give Tarantula's real name as 'Mata'. Snake's one might be revealed in the future. That goes the same for Hornet's as by I.M. Rally's request not to reveal a real name for him yet.
And it's also official; my versions of Wolf and Snake were born in Melbourne, Australia to appeal to Aaron Blabey's (the author of the original book series of the film) home country and also where I stay at. It would be interesting to think what if these characters are of a non-American identity.
The entire journal by Wolf is based on the entry in League of Legends supporting Arcane called 'The Adventure of Jinx' and the AO3 story 'and they say murder can't be a bonding activity' by Metatron. Writing the first few entries is a bit difficult since I'm not used to writing like I'm a 3-years old due to me technically becoming an adult. I tried thinking of the most disturbing things as I write in emotion, emphasizing Wolf's confusion and anger. Even when he slowly starts to lose his mind.
The second half of the journal becomes a bit more light-hearted. Maybe I might make it a full story, but the idea of Wolf meeting Snake would play out like them doing their first heist together. And Snake would already be a criminal on his own due to the age lift in the movies. The dates of when Piranha and Tarantula joined in are actually the release dates of Book 1 and Book 2 of The Bad Guys...though, I hope that they are accordingly the right dates.
Coming up with small ideas of how Piranha, Tarantula and Shark became criminals themselves is really fun. I thought that it should be important to highlight their own individual motives since they would have different reasons and it wouldn't be always due to them being seen as monsters. Piranha is really wild and can't help with his short fuse, Tarantula acts like a teenager and perhaps she is really angsty about politics, and Shark has a deep past of being in a criminal family but decides to go out on his own accord.
Hornet's one will be the same as the one planned from Rally's stories, though his relationship with Piranha is much longer. Special thanks to her for looking through the journal log about him!
I am actually planning to have a bit more insight about each of the Bad Guys' backgrounds and motives in the future!
The whole journal even serves as a foil to Diane. Diane is privileged, gets to go to university and doesn't have close friends, acting aloof. Meanwhile, Wolf's family struggles with helping him in education facilities due to racism, unable to even start university and actually makes friends in the criminal world, looking out for attention. This is a huge contrast between them and it shows that the Bad Guys are much more familiar with the criminal world than Diane knew.
What do you think of this chapter? How do you feel after reading through the journal logs? What do you think about Diane's thoughts after reading? Let me know in your review.
Rumors say that if you review about what you think about this chapter, you earn a nuzzle by Wolf. Feedback and criticism are welcome to help with any improvements needed. You get a good tingle if you explain which is the funniest or weirdest part you saw in the chapter; while also addressing the emotional parts well-done, this story aims to be as wacky that it makes sense in context. If you dare to be rude or send any flames, they will be doomed by Piranha's fart gas if deemed to be toxic, and you'll end up looking like a fool.
Until next time, keep on rocking!