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Tales of the Multiverse Bit 201
"Since we're now working together, I suggest we start making plans on conquering any places we step foot on and I know just where to start."
After forming an alliance with each other, the members of the Toy Factory and Karasu are now planning to do a mass domination while thinking at the same time on how will they get back on their enemies.
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After Dexterous Pointdexter alongside the ALL-STAR JUSTICE left the world, the members of the Cross Guards and the Royal Officer Academy students decided to find the starship that the bandits left behind and after hours of searching, they found the starship deep in a forest.
It was a gray and black colored D77-TC Pelican, and it was large but not as large as the Central Command, much to everyone's awe.
But their awe were replaced with disgust because the interior is filled with garbage and trash like beer bottles, unfinished foods and etc. So they decided to clean up the place, Chad Mordetzky even contacted the Heroes Coalitions for additional help and they responded by sending numerous Bearpenters.
The locals, most likely the girls, couldn't help but gushed at the sight of the creatures with Lisesharte Atismata and Celistia Ralgris couldn't contain themselves but grab a pair of Bearpenters and began to cuddle them, much to the creatures' dismay. After many hours of cleaning, the Engineer made his presence and took the Pelican back to Neo-City for additional repairs and clean-up.
After that, the Cross Guards and the Royal Academy Officer students decided to call it a day and went back to the Academy Dorms to rest.
bzzzttt...
Please... stop...
You were always been the best, you were always been the favorite! Now it's time to take away what makes you so special!
Please... don't... I'm begging you... please stop...
Why should I stop? Once I'm finished with you, my life will be a lot better! Mom and Dad will finally see my talent and that I'm better than you!
Mom and Dad always loves you...
No! With you around they will never appreciate me!
Please... stop... this will not solve anything...
Yes it does!
BAM!
AAAAAAAAHHHH!
You like that, huh? Here's more!
BAM!
AAAAAAAHHHH!
Ahahahahahaha! This is fun!
Please stop... it hurts... it hurts...
I'm not stopping!
BAM!
AAAAAAAAAHHHH!
Cry some more! Cry some more! Hahahaha! Cry! Cry! CRRRRRYYYYYYY!
Raya Amanda's eyes shot widen before getting up on her bed into a sitting position while breathing heavily, she then checks the time that says it's five o'clock in the morning. She then looks around and saw her roommates Sylvia van Hossen, Squigly & Levathian and Laura Bodewing sleeping soundly on their respective beds.
Raya took a deep breath before pressing a palm on her face, "That dream again..." she muttered while gritting her teeth in frustration, "Why?" she whispered, "It's been nine years ever since that day..." she uttered, "Why?" she questioned, "Why is it coming back to me?" she breated out.
Bzzzttt...
Later that day, we head towards the kitchen somewhere inside the Royal Officer Academy where we see the Cross Guard(minus Raya) alongside Lux Arcadia, Lisesharte Atismata, Krulcifer Einfolk, Philphie Aingram, Celistia Ralgris, Shalice Baltshift, Tillfur Lilmit, Noct Leaflet and Airi Arcadia gathered around the area.
Why?
It seems the lunch lady fell ill and left no one in charge of the cafeteria, so the gang volunteered to make food for lunch and currently, everyone are seen wearing white aprons.
"Yosh!" Darren Cross cheered, "I brought all of the ingredients.'' he presented before bringing out a barrel of rice.
Chad nodded in response, "That's great!" he complimented, "Welp!" he chirped, "Let's get started!" he beckoned with a grin.
"What are we making anyway?" Krulcifer inquired.
"Sushi!" Karizza Stronghold answered in excitement.
Airi tilts her head to the side, "What's a sushi?'' she asked.
"Sushi is a Japanese preparation and serving of specially prepared vinegared rice combined with varied ingredients such as chiefly seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits." Sylvia explained.
"Styles of sushi and its presentation varies widely but the key ingredient is sushi rice.'' Cecily Campbell chimed in.
"Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice." Luke Ainsworth added, "It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients, and many others are vegetarian." he furthered.
"Sushi is often served with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce." Laura listed off, "Daikon radish is popular as a garnish." she concluded.
"My!" Celistia uttered in delight, "Sounds like a tasty treat." she commented with a smile.
"I can't wait to try one!" Shalice expressed in excitement.
Krulcifer then turns to Chad, "Mister Mordetzky, can you at very least teach us how to mold the rice for sushi?'' she inquired.
Chad nodded in response, "Certainly!" he complied, "Making sushi is pretty simple that even those who can't cook can do it." he stated.
Shalice then turns to Tillfur, "You should take notes, Tillfur." she advised.
"Eh?" Tillfur squawked in response, "Why me?" she asked.
"Yes." Noct chimed in, "Because out of all of us, you can't cook a proper meal.'' she pointed out rather bluntly.
Tillfur pouted in response, "Geez..." she uttered, "... you really had to put it that way." she grumbled in annoyance.
"First..." Chad begun, "Grab some rice.'' he beckoned while scooping a handful of rice from the barrel, "... you should be careful not to grab too much." he advised, "You shouldn't squeeze too hard or softly." he added, "Hold it as if you're grabbing air with your two hands." he furthered, "Add some wasabi, place the topping, and lightly squeezed." he listed off before presenting the finished product, "There it's done!" he declared with a grin.
"Woah!" Lux uttered in awe, "That looks tasty!" he commented.
"Who ever knew that rice and fish toppings can be eaten like this?!" Lisesharte exclaimed in awe.
Maya Sparrow then steps forward, "Let me try making one of those.'' she volunteered with a soft voice.
"Sure go ahead." Wesley Bryans beckoned, "This doesn't involve fire." he pointed out, "So I guess, Maya can definitely be able to handle something like this.'' he stated.
"Is she a bad cook?'' Airi asked.
"Her cooking is horrible." Darren answered rather bluntly which earned him a straight right hook on the face, courtesy of the Angel of Death.
Maya then grabbed a handful of rice, "Hold it as if grabbing air..." she uttered, "... add wasabi, place the topping, then squeezed lightly..." she listed off, "It's done.'' she declared while opening her palms which reveals a burnt sushi.
"What is this?!" Wesley exclaimed in disbelief, "Why is it completely burnt?!" he pointed out, "When did you light fire?!" he questioned, "What did you do?!" he demanded.
"Actually..." Maya uttered while staring at the burnt sushi, "... I've been running a fever since yesterday.'' she revealed.
"Just exactly how high is your fever?!" Wesley questioned in annoyance, "Go!" he shouted, "Go to the infirmary and have your head check!" he ordered.
Darren then steps forward, "Guys, you're failing because you're thinking too much when you're completely new at this." he stated while scooping up a handful of rice, "We don't need all those professional techniques.'' he claimed and began to work, "Even if it taste bad, we'll be fine if it's shape is about right.'' he reassured, "It's done!" he declared while revealing that he made a waffle.
"At least maintain the shape!" Wesley shouted, "It's not even a sushi anymore!" he pointed out.
Darren smirked in response, "Have a taste before you complain." he beckoned, "We'll see if you can still complain after that.'' he stated.
"I'm not eating it?!" Wesley responded angrily, "You really need to get your waffle-eating addiction fixed!" he exclaimed.
"Wesley, dear, please calm down!" Squigly advised.
"Then let's add Darren's waffle and Maya's yako-onigiri to the side menu.'' Karizza suggested.
"That's no yako-onigiri." Darren argued, "That's a burnt corpse." he corrected to which earns him a smack at the back of the head from Maya, "OW!" he yelped in pain.
Lux and Lisesharte then noticed that Philphie is working onto something, "Ah, Philphie, what are you doing?'' the latter asked.
Philphie then turns to them, "Hmm..." she hummed out loud, "... how is this?'' she asked.
Then Philphie presented them a sushi, "Oh!" Lisesharte uttered in awe, "This is...'' she trailed.
"This is amazing, Phi-chan!" Lux complimented, "It's perfect!" he added.
"That's a sushi!" Darren pointed out, "No matter how you look at it, that's a sushi!" he exclaimed in amazement.
However... it turns out that Philphie made a very, very large sushi.
"Isn't that TOO big?!" Wesley pointed out, "And where did you get a tuna piece that large?!" he questioned in disbelief.
"I've always dreamed of eating large food.'' Philphie confessed.
"You're not making sushi for yourself!" Wesley admonished, "And on what planet are there people who can even eat something this large?!" he questioned.
Karizza then floated towards the large sushi, "I think Diane and King Kong can eat this." she stated.
"Shut up!" Wesley shouted, "No one ask for your opinion!" he exclaimed.
Sandalwood then rubs the back of his head, "Oi, oi..." he called out, "... quit messin' around guys, we need start making sushi before lunch time.'' he reminded.
"This is bad..." Laura uttered in concern, "Without Raya, our second in command, to discipline them, they'll just keep on fooling around.'' she pointed out.
"Where is she anyway?'' Celistia asked.
"She said that she'll join us later but looks like that she's taking her time.'' Sylvia answered before turning to Tillfur, "Tillfur-san, can you go and get Raya for us?'' she requested
This taken Tillfur aback, "Eh?" she squawked in surprise, "Why me?" she questioned, "You know that girl hates me!" she reminded.
"True." Shalice uttered in acknowledgement, "But you can use this chance to make it up for her.'' she reasoned.
Tillfur thought about it, "I guess you're right..." she relented before walking off, "I don't want to be hated by anyone forever.'' she admitted before leaving the room.
"THAT'S NOT A SUSHI, THAT'S A PARFAIT!" Wesley shouted off-screen.
"Things are escalating badly...'' Airi commented.
"Yes." Noct replied in agreement.
A few minutes later at the dormitory, Tillfur arrives by the front door of the room where Raya and others are staying. Before she could even knock, she heard Raya talking with someone from the inside.
"I understand Raya but you really need to move on from this.'' a voice advised in a gentle tone.
"I know that Marcus...'' Raya responded in acknowledgement while talking to Marcus "The Kane" McGee via tablet, "But it kept on coming back..." she pointed out, "The nightmares from that day, it kept coming back to haunt me...'' she shared with a devastated tone.
"Just stay strong Raya, you'll get through this, I know you can, and I'm here to support you no matter what." Marcus encouraged, "So please, don't let what happened to your past get in the way of your present life.'' he pleaded.
Raya took a deep breath, "Yeah..." she uttered in agreement, "Thank you..." she expressed in gratitude, "And I'm sorry for calling you in the middle of your training.'' she apologized.
"Well..." Marcus uttered, "I'm on the last minute of my break, so it's fine." he reassured, "Just call me anytime if you had a problem." he beckoned.
"Hey Marcus!" the voice of Bow Hothoof was heard, "Kham wants you back at the training area!" he relayed.
"I have to go." Marcus said, "I'll call you again sometime.'' he added.
Raya nodded in response, "Okay, see ya.'' she replied before ending the call, she then took another deep breath when she heard someone knocking the door, "Come in." she beckoned, "The door is open.'' she pointed out.
The door opens and Tillfur nervously peek her head behind the door, "Hey there..." she greeted before flinching when Raya looks at her with her piercing green eyes, Tillfur realized that this is first time she saw Raya without her sunglasses, "... everyone is waiting for you in the kitchen." she shared.
Raya took a deep breath, "All right." she uttered in response, "I'll be there in a minute.'' she said before noticing Tillfar is fidgeting anxiously, "What?'' she asked.
Tillfar took a deep breath before speaking, "I..." she uttered, "I'm really sorry for what happened on the first day we met." she apologized, "I was just marveled at your stature because it's the first time in my life to meet someone older than me with such minimal height." she reasoned, "I really had no idea that your very sensitive about it." she admitted, "I'm really sorry for being so insensitive.'' she apologized once more with bow.
Raya stares at her for a minute before taking a deep breath, "At least, you didn't treat it as a joke." she pointed out.
Tillfur raised an eyebrow, "Who would treat something like that as a joke?" she questioned in disbelief
"I wonder...'' Raya grumbled in annoyance while thinking about a certain cowboy hat-wearing boy from Mississippi.
Meanwhile back in Neo-City at the Training Camp, Ozzy Wizner let's out a loud sneeze with snots and drool shooting out from his mouth and landed at the back of Suzie Takahashi head and of course, Suzie got angry and responded by blasting Ozzy away by commanding the wind spirits.
"Anyway..." Tillfur uttered, "I'm really sorry!" she apologized for the third time, "I will never mentioned about your height again.'' she declared.
"It's okay." Raya reassured, "I'm not mad at you anymore." she said.
"Really?" Tillfur uttered in surprise, "Are we good?'' she asked.
Raya grinned in response, "With how honest you are, you're okay in my book." she replied.
The two then shared a small laughter when Tillfur spoke, "Umm..." she uttered out loud, "I know that I said that I won't be mentioning your height anymore but I was just wondering..." she trailed, "What made you so sensitive about it?'' she asked.
Raya sighed in response, "Since you asked nicely, I might as well tell you.'' she conceded.
And before Raya could say something, Darren barges inside the room, "Sushi making temporarily postponed!" the pinkette announced, "Emotionless have been spotted northeast from here!" he reported, "We need to get rid of it!" he beckoned, "Every available assistance is needed!" he added before running out of the room.
Raya and Tillfur then looks at each other, "I'll tell you later once those creatures are taken care off.'' the former stated.
Tillfur nodded in response, "Then it can wait.'' she replied.
And with that, the two quickly ran out of the room and followed the leader of the Cross Guards.
A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Jamesdean5842, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.
