Fawful and Naspi have been designing Fawful's room for weeks now. Finally, it was at a point where Fawful felt like it was done. Fawful managed to even get a big chalkboard. It was three times his size but he could still manage to fill it up with numbers and data. It was a nice January night. The valley was cold and silent. Fawful's gotten to use to this, he finally put his sweaters to good use. Even if Fawful didn't have his fashionable sweaters his heart still felt warm. Wonder why that was.
It was early January, Holidays came and went and life felt normal for Fawful. He's been doing this routine over and over again. When Fawful thought of home he thought of the little home he and Naspi share in Teehee Valley, not..that.. place he shared with..her.
Fawful's life was cozy but now he felt like he needed to crack down. Yes, he was glad he was settled but now it was time to take new steps. He needed to start his plan to take over what he wanted. Fawful's stood up day and night for the past three days. Coffee has been Fawful's only way to stay up. Fawful was bound to fall eventually but right now he continued to make a mess of his room. Papers, blueprints, and all sorts of ideas good and bad littered his room. The only place that wasn't a victim of the mess was a chair Fawful used to sit in whenever he wanted to think about why he was still here and a small area to stand in front of his chalkboard. By this point, Fawful wasn't even putting creamer, milk, or even sugar into his coffee like normal, he drank it black, which was rare for Fawful. He wasn't even putting it into a cup, Fawful figured if he was going to drink it all, why not chug straight from the pot? A little barbaric sure, but it was what Fawful's overworked brain thought was best.
Then, all the sleepless hours got to Fawful. Thankfully by this point, Fawful wasn't drinking hot coffee or working on anything of hazard. Fawful was standing straight up, he held his cane for support in one hand and a worn down piece of chalk in another. Fawful just stopped writing and just fell, dragging the piece of chalk down on the board and leaving a long thick line, covering numbers and data. He collapsed from sheer exhaustion. There was crumbled up paper to catch him as he fell and thankfully somehow cushioned his head. No head injuries occurred.
Naspi, his current housemate and best friend woke up from the bang Fawful left when he fell. At first, Naspi's logical thoughts were that someone had broken in, but then he thought of how silly that was. Who in their right mind would break into this shop in the desert? You'll get your legs melted or frozen off, not to mention the enemies that still lingered. So that left Fawful. Despite only knowing him for a little over a month, Naspi knew the long bangs and crashes this man was capable of. Placing his glasses on, Naspi walked to Fawful's bedroom. Naspi's guesses were right. Fawful with big eye bags was sleeping on the floor peacefully. Naspi was glad Fawful was sleeping. Gently picking the Beanish up Naspi held Fawful close. Fawful was very warm and Naspi enjoyed that. Mumbling a few cocky 'I told ya so's Naspi figured that he shouldn't place Fawful onto his bed in the chance Fawful had something fragile on there. Plus Naspi was too sleepy and respectful of Fawful's privacy to clean it. So the couch it was.
Placing Fawful on the couch brought memories. Memories of the injured Fawful. Thankfully Fawful wasn't injured this time. Even knowing the fact Fawful wasn't injured, Naspi still placed Fawful down with care, as if Fawful was made from pure gold. Placing Fawful's glasses and cane by the nearby coffee table, Naspi looked at Fawful lovingly. Something in Naspi wanted to give Fawful a hug..but that would've been a tad creepy. So Naspi went back to bed.
It was almost four whole days Fawful slept. When Fawful opened his eyes and blinked, memories filled the bean of that day. Fawful's heart got that same strange feeling of being warm again. Fawful's throat was sore and dry, a lack of liquids and snoring nonstop for a few days is bound to leave a number. Fawful was also very very hungry. Thankfully Naspi placed his glasses and cane nearby, Fawful needed to find his hippie friend. Fawful waddled into the kitchen, it must've been midmorning, almost noon. Naspi was currently making some tea. Fawful was grateful that today was Naspi's day off. " Naspi? Fawful is greeting you from Fawful's slumber.." Fawful's voice was soft and scratchy, probably thanks to his poor throat. " Mmm Mornin' sleepin' beauty! Was 'bout time you woke up! I was just aboutta call a doctor but then remembered you were awake for over seventy six hours, and you're snorin' never stopped so I'd figured ya needed the sleep. I'm very happy yer awake again, how was the rest? " Naspi's voice was calm but Fawful could sense a small bit of relief too.
" Sleep gave Fawful sweet dreams of pudding cups and slicing heads that had belonging to people who gave wrongness to Fawful..you missed Fawful, yes? " Fawful mumbled, stretching as much as his back allowed him. Sitting at the table that was near Naspi. Naspi ignored the slicing head bit and just gave Fawful a cup of hot tea. Naspi figured with a voice in that condition, Fawful needed it. Fawful did need it indeed.
Fawful instantly downed the tea as if it owed him money, it was very very hot and Fawful knew it would but he needed something now. Naspi's eyes widened, holding back a few chuckles Naspi muttered " F-Fawf it's a tad hot- " Fawful nodded. He was well aware. Fawful stopped drinking, he was panting. " Fawful knows, obviously. Fawful's throat is dryer than the valley with only a storm every decade. " Fawful's tongue was bright red and burning, thankfully no blistering yet. The teacup was about halfway filled, so Naspi decided to do the thirsty dry throated bean a favor, and before he took another sip, Naspi put some ice cubes in it. " There- now you can just- sip away- " Naspi muttered, Fawful looked up at Naspi and smiled, the small gesture meant a lot to him. Maybe the cool tea would make Fawful's mouth less dry and cooler!
Soon Naspi prepared a nice but simple brunch, the food was not the best but Fawful ate it like he'd never seen food before, which made sense. Fawful basically starved himself for four whole days. Naspi was peacefully washing dishes when he heard the chair Fawful was sitting on move. Fawful stood up and started to walk away. Before Fawful got too far Naspi turned around. " Where ya goin' Fawfaw? " they asked. " Well, Fawful had hydration and food so Fawful must be getting back to work! Fawful is needing to make plans and ideas with such grandness! They won't be making themselves Naspi! " Fawful answered. Naspi quickly turned the water off, not caring about the sudsy dishes in the sink or that he still had his dishwashing gloves on. Pointing a plastic gloved finger, Naspi's voice suddenly started to sound very strict but caring. " Uhm.. nuh uh mister. You ain't workin' today. Yer takin' a brake for today at least. " Naspi's voice oozed with tough love. " What? What does Naspi mean behind 'nuh uh' Fawful HAS to be getting back to planning! It gives more importance than three weddings and a funeral that is all yours! " Naspi took off his gloves and walked closer to Fawful. " Fawful ya know I care a lot about ya. Yer my bestie! So please- listen to me. I will not have you overwork yourself again! You might think it's good then and there but in the long run it'll sting ya right in the bottom look. Whatever yer doin' won't leave and I'll cut cha a deal, 'kay? If you let me lead ya in a day of zen today, tomorrow I'll let you not only get back to what you were working on before you collapsed but I'll help ya too. I'll help you with whatever you need. "
Naspi knew Fawful wouldn't be accepting of the zen chunk of the deal but he knew Fawful would never turn down assistance, assistance from Naspi no less. Fawful would get something out of this, so it was a win-win. " You give Fawful much annoyance and stubbornness Naspi. But Fawful will say yes to you. But Naspi must be awake at 7 am with full expectations to give Fawful all focus! " Fawful sounded demanding, but Naspi nodded. " I promise dude. Ya know once I make a promise, I won't be a flaker. I'll do it. " Naspi's face smirked with confidence. They were so glad Fawful accepted because now Naspi was winning in more ways than one. Naspi can give Fawful his well deserved zen day, when they help Fawful, Naspi can take less off Fawful's load and make sure Fawful's taking care of himself too. " What will the zen day consist of Naspi? " Fawful asked, might as well start it now. Naspi hasn't really thought about what to do. An idea quickly bloomed. " Come back in like twenty minutes Fawf. I got an idea. "
Exactly twenty minutes later Fawful came back, on the coffee table in the living room were gardening tools, a bit bag of soil a watering can, and a little packet of seeds. " Just in time Fawfaw! I'm gonna show you one thing that always calms me down, planting! Come! We're going outside, carry a few things for me too, won't cha? " Naspi sounded so happy, Fawful on the other hand was not a happy camper. Naspi with Fawful's help carried all the materials out. Naspi did the heavy lifting knowing Fawful also had to walk with his cane.
Once outside and settled Fawful poked Naspi softly. " Naspi? Did the zen of your own mind bring clouds covering your intelligence? Plants don't have growing in the desert! " Naspi made a 'tch tch tch' " Well then ya must've never met me! I know plants that THRIVE in dis kinda weather! "
Naspi knelt and dumped soil in the empty garden bed in front of them and started to pat it out, Naspi gestured to Fawful to do the same. Fawful was hesitant but did so, he didn't want to upset Naspi too much. Plus he knew Naspi was smart, maybe this was calming. One complaint was that Fawful hated getting his hands and fingernails super dirty, but the soil did make his skin smooth and Fawful did have nail polish to cover any stains and dirtiness. The duo quickly smoothed and leveled out the dirt. Both men left handprints in the dirt, Naspi leaving longer and skinnier prints while Fawful left short and chubby prints. There were several areas where Fawful's handprint was on top of Naspi's it was almost like they were holding hands. That made the duo blush but they soon both ignored it.
Since the soil was ready the next logical step was to plant the seeds. The seeds that the duo were going to use today were in this cute little crocheted bag, three seeds were inside it. " Naspi.. what do the seeds in your possession have growing into? " Fawful asked, he should've gotten the answer a little while ago, no? " Well Fawfie, these are very special, they're Cavi Cape Cacti, can you believe they once were found in caves? They're even small enough to fit into small spaces. It's even weirder how they can just exist in desert biomes! " Naspi sounded really passionate about these cactuses. " But now you can find 'em in your local grocery store, they're expensive though- " Naspi handed Fawful the bag and Naspi led him along the process of putting the seeds in. You would've thought Fawful, an adult could do it but he's never done stuff like this or any activity like this. He knew how to garden but it was nice doing it with someone else. Cackletta never wanted to do fun and small activities like this due to her old bones, she could never been kneeling like how Naspi is right now. Fawful was admittedly enjoying this quite a lot.
Fawful and Naspi soon did all the final touches to finish planting the little seeds. They gave the plants a little bit of water and placed Popsicle sticks properly identifying the plants that were soon about to grow. Fawful felt so much calmer after finishing this. Maybe Fawful was finally starting to understand why Naspi loved doing small activities and taking breaks to smell the roses. Doing this with Naspi was so delightful, he wants to do more things with Naspi right alongside him more often. Naspi checked to see if there was anything else they had to do and nope! " All we gotta do is wait now Fawfaw! " Naspi brushed his dirt covered hands on his shorts. Fawful was waiting to wash his hands once he got inside. " How long do the cacti of newness take to give full blooming of wonders, Naspi? " Fawful asked with a smile, Fawful stimmed lightly, Fawful's teeth were clattering with happiness. " Ehh.. I'd give it six months. It depends on a few things.. like.." Naspi started to ramble. Fawful heard six months and got bummed out. Oh right. Plants take a while to bloom. That was okay, that just meant Fawful had something to look forward to, no?
" But ehh.. you don't wanna wait six months, dontcha Fawf? " Naspi asked, a smirk blooming on his face. " You are reading Fawful's mind Naspi.. but Fawful doesn't have sadness and rain storms. Fawful has grand excitement to see fully made cacti! Fawful is like a child going into a candy store full of plants! " Fawful was excited just thinking about the plants he and his best friend planted together. Naspi got up and helped Fawful up as well. Glancing around slightly, Naspi gently nudged Fawful. " May I show ya somethin', little dude? " Naspi started to walk back a few feet as they asked. Fawful followed Naspi's steps. Fawful of course nodded, his smile turning into one of confusion. " What are you shoving up your sleeves Naspi? It gives Fawful confusion! "
Naspi and Fawful stood next to each other. Fawful is glaring at the garden bed then up at Naspi, even more confused at Naspi's sudden silence. Naspi suddenly quickly flicked his hand and three Cavi Cape Cacti popped right from the ground. Fawful was amazed but more questions popped in his head. " Naspi? Did you do that with your own hand? Was it such a convenient coincidence you were expecting Naspi? Technology that has such advancements? " All Fawful got in response at first were a few chuckles. Naspi placed his hands on his hips, bursting with pride and confidence.
" It was all me Fawfaw! Why ya asked~? Impressed~? " Naspi gave Fawful a little wink. Fawful could feel his face warming up slightly. Fawful wasn't all too shocked by other Beanish people having magic, Cackletta had loads of magic and even he had a small bit. But never had Fawful seen earth magic! " You are harnessing powers of earth? Why didn't you give Fawful this information sooner! Did Naspi have vines of worry that Fawful was going to be mad restricting you? Does this power of Naspi's hands let Naspi make all plants? Or just Cacti? Why have buying of plants that have expensiveness when you can simply have growing them? " Fawful was asking a million questions at once. Fawful couldn't help but stare at Naspi's dirt covered hands.
" Okay- okay, okay, lemme answer dis one at a time Fawf. First yes, I can grow and have full control of all plants that exist, pretty nifty huh? Name a plant and I can grow it! But.. believe it or not but I've had this power since I was a little tot so sometimes I forget not everyone knows or has this kind of power. Most times it leads me to feel ostracized. But, knowing you Fawful and who you grew up with.. you probably don't see Beanish people havin' power too weird huh? I feel like you wouldn't see me as anything different having these powers. I trust you. I also figured right now would be the best time, I was a little too nervous to do so before.. I don't know why. " Naspi explained, Naspi's face got all flushed. " Number two, I enjoy buying seeds because it allows me to feel a little bit normal and see how long my favorite plants grow naturally.. I don't get to see the growing process when I can simply summon plants like I just did. Buying seeds and planting them also allows me to have such delightful moments like we just had... " Naspi had a genuine smile, Fawful could see how glad this whole situation went.
Fawful was able to absorb all this information that was rapidly fired at him quite well. Turning to face Naspi, Fawful gave the taller Beanish a smile of acceptance and care. " Naspi.. even if Fawful never had raising from birth with Cackletta, Fawful would never had treated Naspi differently. Fawful has opinions on Naspi that some powers can't change. Fawful is locking promises of that with such care not even the smartest thief could unlock and change. "
Naspi has never been happier to have someone like Fawful in their life.
" Fawfie.. thank you. I'm just so so so happy you just like me.. well for me! It means more than you think. Now, if you want we can go inside. Even under shade, yer probably still sweaty with dat sweater on. I can even show off my powers a little more if ya want! " Naspi playfully chuckled, but Fawful knew he wasn't wrong. " You are right on the money that belongs to Fawful, Naspi! We are going inside! " Fawful laughed. The duo quickly gathered their supplies and went back inside.
The next few hours were fun. Naspi has been making every plant Fawful has been requesting. With each new request done, giggles were gushing out of Fawful like an over filled water balloon. The sun was now on the horizon. Right now Fawful was eating a few sweet cherries and being cautious none of them stained his teeth. " Now Naspi- how did you get such powers that allow you to control plants of all varieties? Spiders with radiation? Why isn't the story of plant Naspi more famous? " Fawful asked. Naspi knew this question was coming, taking a deep breath Naspi gathered all the information from the research he's done and his memories. " Well, do ya remember how in old books, there were stories about these element gods and how they would awake once someone worthy enough of their power came on by? While it's unsure how many exist currently, Fire, Lightning, Earth, and Ice were all known about. All have since passed their powers down to living beings. The rest are unknown and have yet to wake up from their long slumbers. "
Fawful's eyes widen, he thought those gods were mere fairy tales, maybe Fawful has to rethink! Then it hit him. Fire? Lightning? Those powers.. those powers belonged to mustaches Red and Green. Fawful remembers now. It left Fawful with so many bad memories and a bad taste in his mouth. Naspi continued along. " I got my powers when I was nuthin' more than a toddler. My parents stopped their bandwagon at this temple in the woods for the night just cause they thought it was neat! They let little ol' me stumble about, they figured it was good for me to do so cause I was just learnin' how to walk then. Well, the second they weren't staring at me like hawks I stumbled into the temple! When I did, I was so afraid.. I was only a baby at that time, but this green person woke up and comforted me. They told me that they were the god of the earth and I was the one who was chosen to be the bearer of their power. I got the powers and already felt like such a professional at it. The God told me how I will do important things when I grow up.. then they disappeared.. I went back to my parents who were worried sick and I've been like this ever since. All these years I've tried my best to do as much research as I can. Thankfully getting my powers wasn't such a hot topic because my parents didn't want it to be as such. Plus, Beanish folk don't throw such amazement over having powers as humans do, you know that. I'm just as shocked as you are, but it's cool, I don't care. I'm kinda glad I wasn't all over the news at such a young age. "
Fawful nodded, he tried his best to listen but memories of determined shocks and sparks.. ended with his overheating and trip all the way down to Teehee Valley. It scared Fawful then and did so now. The rest of the day went by like a blur. Naspi didn't let Fawful do any more work so Fawful just watched a few movies with Naspi and ate dinner. Right before the Beanish went to bed, he cleaned up his room with Naspi's help. It felt nice finally being able to sleep in his own bed again. Fawful happily fell asleep reading books about plants.. maybe he could impress Naspi with his own knowledge in the morning as they worked on ideas...