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Tack was woken up by the sounds of crying. Getting up he walked over to the nursery, seeing Pirate Larry having trouble with baby Honoka.
Pirate Larry: Yar sir, I'm glad your here. Seems the little princess is in need of her King.
Tack Angel: Thanks Larry, I got her.
Tack picked up Honoka and lightly bounced her. Still crying, the door was opened again.
Makoto Angel: Need some help?
Tack Angel: I'm sorry if I woke you.
Makoto Angel: I heard the crying too, it sounded like our child. Wanna take a walk?
Tack & Makoto Angel walked through the nursery, going through to the kitchen and walked through the greenhouse, closing the door behind them as they strolled little Honoka Angel in a carriage to the Crystal Heaven Garden.
Makoto Angel: Thank you for taking this walk with me Tack.
Tack Angel: Of course, this is the first walk we're taking here with Honoka. She seems to be sleeping now though.
Makoto Angel: So we'll just take things slow then.
Tack & Makoto slowly sauntered through the garden, passing by the many flowers that Makoto had maintained as her hobby. Lavenders, Asters, Anemone, Chrysanthemum, Larkspur, Carnations, Marigolds, Dahlias, and many more.
Tack Angel: You've done such a wonderful job here in the garden. To think this all started with nothing back when the Crystal Heaven tower was originally destroyed.
Makoto Angel: I really tried hard.
Tack Angel: And your beauty has shone through your work.
Makoto blushes a bit as she clasps her face.
Makoto Angel: You're such a charmer Mr. Angel!
Tack chuckled as they gave a quick peck to each other.
Makoto Angel: No wonder you've been able to charm as many women as you have.
Tack Angel: Does that bother you?
Makoto Angel: No... not really. You are a special kind of person, you have so much love to give. Amy, Iroha, Tracy, Nani, Faris, & I can barely handle you by ourselves. Thankfully we're able to work together on you, ya big lug.
Makoto elbows Tack as he feigns pain. Both continue walking through the garden strolling the little child, still asleep. There's a pause in conversation, Makoto takes a sharp breath and sighs.
Makoto Angel: I always knew that my destiny was to be with you, but this journey has been more than I imagined it would be. I never thought that I would gain such good friends with my sister wives, I can't wait for us to visit my friends in Edo. I can wait to show them our beautiful daughter.
Tack Angel: I'm sure they would be really proud of you.
Makoto Angel: They would be proud of us. They share our destiny, my job currently may be as a commentator but I will always been the Retainer to the Queen of the Moon and to stand with you, my Star Prince.
Tack Angel: That part will come when it comes Queen of Jupiter, right now I'm just enjoying you as Makoto, enjoying our daughter Honoka., enjoying our large family.
The two stopped and gave a kiss as the baby yawned awake, cooing in need of attention.
Tack Angel: Looks like she's waking up, I got her.
Tack Angel picked up the little Honoka as all three enjoyed the atmosphere of the garden.
Dear Journal,
Today was kinda nice, just taking in the duties of being a husband & father. It's very important to me and something I never want to let go.
Truly Yours,
Tack Angel
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Crystal Heaven - Star Lanes Bowling Alley
Trevor Mach: Really like what you've done for the place bro!
Tack Angel: Thanks man, I was honestly surprised by how much new business we're getting. Thanks for letting us use a lane Mr. Costava!
Jorgi Costava: Please, anything for Prince. Jorgi just appreciate job.
Trevor Mach (whispering): That guy ok? He looks green.
Tack Angel (whispering): He's fine, he's just moved from Arstotzka, not a lot of sunlight there.
Tack & Trevor put on their bowling shoes and started their game.
Tack Angel: I appreciate you taking your time on your birthday to come over.
Trevor Mach: Oh yeah, sure thing. Wanted to check out the town since you got that huge influx.
Tack Angel: We've both been so busy lately, I figured the best present was something to slow down with.
Trevor Mach: It's appreciated brosef, though you may want to improve on your throwing arm as I'm up a few dozen pins.
Tack Angel: If there was a kicking version of bowling, I'd probably be better at it.
Trevor finishes the first set with a victory, as both take a break at the bar.
Tack Angel: I got you something else too.
Tack pulls out a wrapped present from his pocket.
Trevor Mach: How deep are them pockets bro?
Tack Angel: What?
Trevor Mach: It's like Pop's living room he's got in your walls.
Tack Angel: What?!
Trevor Mach: Never mind, hey look I got a present!
Trevor proceeded to open the present and finds a vhs tape.
Trevor Mach: Well you know I always appreciate old things but there's no label on this.
Tack Angel: It's a tape I was given via the mail, I looked through it but didn't see anything out of the ordinary, it was just some security cam footage. But at the end of the tape, there was a voice that said to give the tape to you.
Trevor Mach: Creepy, but I appreciate it I guess.
Tack Angel: Someone pulling a prank?
Trevor Mach: Maybe, probably, most likely. I'll throw it to someone I know to take a look at it.
Tack Angel: Great! Oh yeah, one more thing.
Tack produced another present out of his pocket.
Trevor Mach: Black hole of pockets...
Tack Angel: Huh?
Trevor Mach: What? Present! All right!
Trevor opened the present and found a wired cassette tape.
Tack Angel: This is for your car, you can use that wire to hook it up to a phone and play the audio from it through your car speakers.
Trevor Mach: Hey, thanks man! I appreciate it.
Tack Angel: No problem, ready to hit the lanes again?
Trevor Mach: Oh yeah, let's do it.
Both got up and walked to their lane, Trevor stared at the VHS for a little bit on his way and shook his head.
Trevor Mach: Nah... Couldn't be.
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Makoto Angel was in the greenhouse of Crystal Heaven's Castle, tending to her produce. Suddenly she heard a wailing coming from the lake.
Makoto Angel: Was that Slydra?
Makoto undid her apron and removed her gloves and went out to check on the sea dragon. Arrived, she met up with members of Faris' Pirate Crew.
Pirate Yancy: Ah, tis be the Cap'n's Sister-Wife.
Makoto Angel: What's going on?
Pirate Mallone: Seems the Cap'n's other sister has been grumpy all day, from as far as we can tell.
A big splash of water burst out, surprising Makoto, revealing coming to shore a pirate in snorkel gear.
Pirate Yancy: What ye find?
Pirate Dick: The ole girl has algae growing on her.
Makoto Angel: Well, that's not good. We don't exactly have a route for Slydra is move around much. She's kinda stuck in the lake.
Pirate Dick: Tis the case, madam.
All four pondered of what to do, when another splash came from the water.
Makoto Angel: Was there more crew down there?
Pirate Yancy: No ma'm.
Suddenly another splash as a figure came to shore. It was a well endowed lady in a seashell top, with strawberry blonde hair and a big smile, she laid on shore in a presenting fashion with her lower half still in the water.
???: Oh! Hello! Didn't expect to see people here!
Makoto Angel: And you are?
Darryl: My name is Darryl, and I live under the water here.
Makoto Angel: Oh! So you're a...
Darryl lifted her lower half ashore revealing her pink fish-like body.
Darryl: A mermaid!
Makoto Angel: Wow! Never thought I'd meet a mermaid!
Darryl: I never thought I'd meet Land people!
Both share a laugh as the Pirates huddle together to discuss a Pirate Poker Tournament for later in the night.
Makoto Angel: So what brings you ashore to Crystal Heaven?
Darryl: So this is Crystal Heaven? Neat! I always heard about land people from my Gran. And while I was on duty to gather medicinal algae for home, I noticed that guy over there in the water looking at the sea dragon.
Makoto Angel: Oh, well it's because Slydra here has some algae growing on her.
Darryl: Does she?! Do you mind if I take a look?
Makoto looks at the pirates who notice her attention, they murmor a bit before giving the thumbs up.
Makoto Angel: Looks like it's oka.. Ooop!
Darryl was already in the water and checking the belly of Slydra. Makoto curiously watched as Darryl scraped some algae off with her seashell knife. Darryl just as quick rode up to shore once more.
Darryl: Take a look! This kind of algae growing on Slydra is Phytoplankton. Because of where this lake is located, the algae is able to grow on Slydra because of the sun being centered mostly on this area. By itself it's harmless and actually nutritional, but a lot of it I'm sure is what's causing her as much the aggravation as she has.
Makoto Angel: Well, it's good to know what kind it is. I'm a gardener myself and grow plants, so I guess we have that in common. Can you help her?
Darryl: Help her? I was going to ask if I could take it with me?
Makoto Angel: Oh! I'm sure that's fine.
Darryl: Would you like to help?
Makoto Angel in surprise: Oh! Well... Sure! Let me get the Pirate's gear.
Darryl: Oh, that's unnecessary. Here.
Darryl quickly throws a necklace over Makoto. Makoto looks at the design of the necklace. It's a sea shell lined necklace with bones and studded with precious jewels and a big ruby in the center.
Darryl: Come on, it'll help you breathe underwater.
Makoto Angel: O-okay.
Makoto then slowly walked into the water and took a deep breath. She slowly made her way to Slydra's belly when Darryl saw her and swam too her.
Darryl: You gotta breathe girly!
Darryl then proceeded to tickle Makoto, Makoto tried to resist but eventually succumbed to the torture and laughed. She panickly grabbed her mouth but realized she was fine.
Makoto Angel: How is this possible?
Darryl: The necklace I gave you converts the oxygen in the water to something you can breath. We use it for it's opposite effect on land of grabbing the water in the air.
Makoto Angel: That's amazing.
Darryl: Come on, help me get this algae!
Makoto & Darryl then scraped all the algae off of Slydra and put them in a couple of thin threaded nets Darryl had.
Darryl: Would you like to see where I live?
Makoto Angel: That'd be awesome!
Darryl took Makoto by hand, as they swam deeper into the lake. Eventually leading to a tunnel.
Darryl: Just through here.
As Darryl & Makoto swam deeper and deeper, the tunnel became brighter and brighter. With a big flash of light, Makoto adjusted her eyes and beheld an entire city of merpeople. Swimming to and fro, business open, a food bazaar with stalls everywhere, an entire society. Makoto paused for a moment and saw some actually had legs and were walking on the streets.
Makoto Angel: Wait, there are normal people here too?
Darryl: Nope!
Darryl then did a twirl and revealed her legs and skirt worn lower half.
Darryl: They're all mermaids, like me!
Makoto Angel: So wait, why did you..?
Darryl: For dramatic effect of course! Haha!
Makoto Angel: So Merpeople are just like regular people.
Darryl: Ahuh, we do practically everything the same as you guys do... at least I think. So I've heard. You guys make babies with a male penetrating a female, right?
Makoto blushed and turned away.
Darryl: So I'm right!
Makoto Angel: Yes, I have a child myself.
Darryl: Oh, so you birthed a kid! Was the pregnancy difficult?
Makoto blushed further.
Makoto Angel: Ahaha! Uh... no it went really smoothly! Hehehe...
Darryl: Ha! I'll have to tell my sisters about this. Land women have smoother vaginal canals.
Makoto Angel: Not exactly, but can we drop the subject? It's embarrassing.
Darryl: Oh sure, let me take you back home though. I gotta get back soon to start dinner for my family.
Makoto Angel: Me too actually. Lot of mouths to feed.
Darryl: Oh?! How many people?
Makoto Angel: 11 kids, 9 adults, a pirate crew, Slydra, and a family of penguins. Give or take a visitor.
Darryl: How do you do it? You gotta tell me your secrets, cause I want a big family myself.
Makoto Angel: Grow as much as you can yourself, but yeah, let's get me home.
Makoto & Darryl swam back out of town, through the tunnel, and back to the lake. The trio of Pirates quickly ran to help Makoto out.
Pirate Mallone: We thought we lost ye, Madam Makoto. We weren't sure how to tell the Cap'n.
Makoto Angel: I'm fine, in fact, I made a new friend.
Darryl: I'm your friend?! That's awesome, can I come visit?
Makoto Angel: Absolutely, and you can take home as much algae as you need off of Slydra.
Slydra purred and nuzzled Darryl in thanks.
Darryl: Aw, thanks big gal! Makoto, my new bf, we're gonna have to do some cultural trades. I'd love to see what land grown food can be done cooked in traditional Merfood.
Makoto Angel: And I the same for your traditional cuisine.
Makoto's necklace glowed quickly and burst of wind envoloped her.
Darryl: Blouse is now drying!
The wind died down and Makoto's clothes now looked fresh & clean.
Darryl: Your blouse is now dry! Haha!
Makoto Angel: That's amazing.
Darryl: Go ahead and keep the necklace, that way you can visit any time.
Makoto Angel: Really? Thank you do much!
Darryl: Bye Makoto! See ya soon!
Makoto Angel: Bye Darryl! Good luck on your cooking!
A shadow then creeped up to Makoto and tapped her shoulder, surprising her and the pirates.
Makoto Angel: AH!
???: Calm down.
Makoto Angel: Tali?
Lady M's: So who was that?
Makoto Angel: Oh? It was a mermaid! Her name is Darryl and she comes from under the lake. There's a whole civilization down there! Isn't it amazing?
Lady M's takes a swig from her water bottle and just stares down Makoto.
Makoto Angel: Is something wrong?
Lady M's: She had some rather large boobs, yeah?
Makoto blushed
Makoto Angel: Y-yesh I guess...
Lady M's started to wave her bottle as she talked.
Lady M's: Does Tack know about her? Does he know about the mermaids?
Makoto Angel: Well... no... I just met her.
Lady M's looked at Makoto, then looked at the lake.
Lady M's: Do yourself a favor and don't mention it to him.
Makot Angel: But I-
Lady M's: Trust me, you'll want to keep them a secret. If he sees her, just say she's a friend from Kyoto or something.
Makoto Angel: O-ok, I'll keep them a secret.
Lady M's looked around and patted Makoto in the shoulder.
Lady M's: Come on, didn't you say you were gonna show me some recipies? I am The Mom of EBW you know, I should at least start learning some new tricks.
Lady M's turned a started walking up the hill back to the Crystal Heaven Castle.
Makoto Angel: Coming!
Some time later after the meal was prepared, served, and eaten. The Angel Family was chatting, with Tack Angel & Trevor Mach making small talk. Trevor looked across the table and elbowed tack.
Trevor Mach: Hey buddy, what's that on Makoto's arm?
Tack Angel: It looks kind green.
Lady M's leaned in.
Lady M's: It's some lettuce, must have gotten on her arm while we were working.
Tack Angel: Oh that makes sense, the salad was quite good. Thank you by the way for helping her.
Lady M's chuckled and smirked.
Lady M's: Oh believe me, I think I got something out of this too. Hehehe.
Trevor Mach: What's with the hehehe?
Lady M's: I'll tell ya later.
Tack & Trevor shrugged, as the sun started to set.
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March 2Xth 20XX
I finally opened up shop in Crystal Heaven, it was quite the long journey to get here but I'm here. Crystal Heaven so far has been everything I've been needing, busiling town of migrant workers from Eagleland and refugees making a new home.
Myself a refugee, I was very glad to have made it past immigration. I was surprised to see a penguin greet me, but he was very kind, certainly wouldn't be the last surprise I'd see coming to Crystal Heaven. There was a nice halfway home that took care of me right after immigration, I had to room with some other girls, but I didn't mind. My roommates were very talkative, I didn't say much but it was nice to be with others that had a positive outlook in their eyes. You could truly feel that wishes were being granted here.
I put on my prettiest veil and gathered my things, as I got the call that I'd be seeing the Leasing office of Crystal Heaven. There I met the nicest guy, a man named Mr. M. Havoc. He mentioned that he was a retiree from the Eagleland military, and that he came to Crystal Heaven to retire. I could see on his shelf various pictures of what seemed to be him at a space port. He asked me about my goals in Crystal Heaven and I told him I wanted to just have my small tea and incense shop, a place to live and have a simple life. He approved my paperwork, and gave me the location of my new home.
I walked my way to downtown and saw such a positive outlook, lot of people and seemingly the Prince's pirates, hustling and bustling around town. Everyone seemed happy, something I was hoping for coming out of where I came from. There moments later, I saw it, right next to market and funnily enough, a bowling alley was my new home. Inserting the key, I took a deep breath and walked in. It was small, very small, in fact I think I am only going to be able to fit 3 or 4 couples here. But it's mine, my new home, my place away from tyranny.
It took a while, but I got my new shop decorated. My garden next to the skylight was planted; all my herbs, spices, and small tea trees. I put my jars right behind the counter, took a while but I got them all up. And finally my four tables and eight chairs, all set for my new customers. I saw a few people walk by to peer inside, I gave a wave and pointed to my sign of opening day. The smiles in response was all I needed to reaffirm I made the right choice coming here.
The next day was the big one, opening day. I dusted the tables and shelves, making sure everything was perfect. I lit my incense and candles, and unlocked the door. I was about to set out my blackboard sign to indicate the store opening when I was greeted by quite the group.
"Are you open?" the man asked. I was shocked and surprised that I had customers so soon. "Yes", was all I could say in my surprise. "Oh good" said one of the many ladies behind the man. I stepped inside and greeted them to enter. Minute one and I was already at full house. They all sat together and continued the conversation they were having outside. I was able to get each of their orders.
The lady in yoga pants ordered a lemonade, the purple haired lady ordered a black tea, the ladies in red & white ordered a green tea, the lady in a sweater ordered a chamomile tea, the lady in pink ordered a black tea, while the man ordered an "Arnold Palmer". That one was new to me, but he explained the drink and that was easy enough, just green tea & lemonade. It took a while to get all their drinks but it went fine, one commented that they appreciated I did my tea the old way. It was so nice to have first customers like this.
I did my clean up and my guests continued their conversation. As I was cleaning out the kettle, the man approached the counter. "So I see you got this spot, huh? Do you like it here?" The man obviously knew that I was new in town, "Yes, everyone seems pretty happy. It's quite the dream come true."
"Is that so?" he asked, "Tell me, where are you from?" I hesitated a bit, I knew this question would come up. I made up, "I'm from the east. I came here for a chance to live on my own."
"That's wonderful" he said in return, "Your neighbor at Star Lanes is actually from Arstotzka, like you he came here for a fresh start." I feigned a smile, "Oh really? Wow."
"I hope you enjoy your time here in Crystal Heaven." The man smiled with a warm look, it took me by surprise a bit. He seemed to radiate this positive energy, and his party of 6 others seemed to look at him with love. I don't know their relation, but it kinda made me feel jealous not of the girls, but of him. I came here for a new start, and already I found that I was missing something again. I wish that I could bring as much warmth as he does for them, everything before this I messed up pretty badly. It almost killed me how much I messed up.
"Thank you" was all I could respond, "I plan to make this my new home." The man smiled, that damn warm smile. "I hope you don't mind, but we'd like to visit here again." He continued, "You made the best tea I've ever had, you make high quality stuff." I was suddenly given a rush of energy I hadn't felt in years. "Really?" I asked, "I didn't mess it up?" One of the ladies chimed in, "It was seriously great, I haven't felt this energized and happy from a drink for quite a while." My stomach bursted in a churn of emotions, I felt invigorated.
"I-I-I appreciate your patronage!" was all I could say. Everyone said their thank yous, as the man paid for the bill. "And here's your tip too." He laid down an extra $100. "What's this for?" I asked, "My tea wasn't that great."
The ladies were already outside waiting for him as he responded, "You're a new business, I gotta make sure my kingdom is stable." I was in shock, was that really the Star Prince and his wives? I hadn't seen him before, only rumors. My old home never had television, let alone anything else. Was my first customers really that of royalty? He waved goodbye with that damn smile and walked off with his party.
I stood there with a mix of frustration and energy I haven't felt in so long. I was pumped that I was able to make people happy, but was frustrated how easy he did it for others. It's hard to explain, I'm not sure of my emotions myself, and something I'm going to have to mull over.
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Afternoon in Crystal Heaven
Tracy Angel: Tack, there's some things we'd like to talk with you about.
Tack Angel: If this is about last time I watched over the bigger kids, I already explained to Nani...
Nani Angel: Hai, Nani des.
Tack Angel: There it is. That I already cleaned up the wall drawings with the pirates. I took full responsibility.
Nani Angel: This isn't about that.
Tack Angel: Okay, good.
Amy Angel: With how things are going with w00t and Ripper Jane, along with the increasing population of Crystal Heaven, we talked and decided that we needed to bring this up with you.
Tack Angel: Go on...
Faris Angel: We're gonna need a bodyguard. Maybe more than 1 too because of how many there are of us. The pirates are a great help, but we need a bit more muscle.
Tack Angel: I see, I guess you're right. We gotta think about our kids' safety.
Makoto Angel: We knew you'd understand, and usually when it comes to these things we like to plan it out ahead of time and present it to you, but.
Iroha Angel: We wanted this time for your input, these new bodyguards are going to be hanging around us a lot, so we wanted to make sure you were comfortable with the candidate process.
Tack Angel: I'm truly touched wives. This means a lot.
Tracy Angel: Let's get started then...
Some time later
Amy Angel: We're down to about 12 candidates, are you sure Tack that you don't want any male bodyguards?
Tack Angel: Absolutely not, if they are going to be with you girls and our daughters a lot, I want them to be able to take you areas like support centers without getting weird looks.
Makoto Angel: That makes sense I guess.
Nani Angel: Are you sure this isn't just because you want more to o...
Tack Angel: ANYWAY! How are we going to decide this? How many do we want?
Faris Angel: I think 3 should be good, 1 for two of us in case we need to dash out in a manageable manner.
Tracy Angel: A battle royal.
Amy Angel: What was that?
Tracy Angel: A Battle Royal! We'll have the women fight it out in the ring, the last three win.
Amy Angel: And we can promote it for downtown Crystal Heaven! We'll get a bunch of shops to come advertise & sell during the event.
Tack Angel: Fantastic idea Tracy!
Tracy Angel: Aw, thanks.
Iroha Angel: Let's see what kind of team we can get together...
Announcer: RIVALS! THEY ARE MERCENARIES, GLADIATORS, AND LEARNED WARRIORS!
Announcer: THE DESPERATE FIGHTING EVENT TO PROTECT THE ROYAL ANGEL FAMILY!
Announcer: A NEW LEGEND IS ABOUT TO START!
Tack Angel: May the strongest of all femguards, COME ON DOWN!
Announcer: COMING SOON, THE CRYSTAL HEAVEN BATTLE ROYAL! INTRODUCING THE PARTICIPANTS!
Announcer: SHE MAY HAVE A PENCHANT FOR CAT EARS AND PET PLAY, THE SILENT SOLDIER OF IKARI: LEONA HEIDREN!
Leona: That was a prank!
Announcer: SHE MAY BE OVER 50, BUT DON'T TELL THAT TO HER FACE, THE SPINNING BIRD IN BLUE: CHUN-LI!
Chun-Li: I'll see you soon announcer.
Announcer: HER CUTE FACE DOESN'T MATCH HER STRONGER LOWER HALF, THE STRONG ARMED JANITOR OF JUXTAPOSITION: NOI KOBAYASHI!
Noi: Nice to meet ya!
Announcer: THIS WARRIOR TURNED MAID HAS SOME THUNDEROUS THIGHS, BUT FOUR OF THEM?! THE GOLDEN-AXE WIELDING CENTAUR OF CLEANLINESS: DORA MAE!
Dora: They're not that big!
Announcer: CHAMPION OF HER TRIBE, THE LEADER OF THE DOMESTICATED SAND SURFING MATRIARCHY, THE ELECTRIC SAND PEARL OF DOGEZAWA: URBOSA!
Urbosa: I'm not getting on my knees!
Announcer: THE BOUNTY HUNTER OF THE FEDERATION, DON'T WORRY TREVOR SHE'S NOT WINNING, THE HALF-BIRDGIRL JUST WAITING TO BE PLUCKED: SAMUS ARAN!
Samus: Ready to fight!
Announcer: THIS GYARU SCHOOLGIRL IS ONLY HERE LOOKING FOR FREE FOOD, THE DUMB DUMBELL NOVICE, THE SUB-100 IQ GLUTTON "SIDE-CHESTO!": HIBIKI SAKURA!
Hibiki (while stuff her face with meat): W-w-w-what do you mean by that?!
Announcer: BOOM! STARTING THE FIGHT QUICKLY, THE ELECTRIC BRO-CON OF SOUTH EAGLELAND: LAURA MATSUDA!
Laura: My brother Sean is quite cute!
Announcer: A MAGICAL SEAL GONE WRONG! THE FUSED O.C. BODY CARRYING ON THE LEGACY OF RANGERS, WITCHES, & AMAZONS, THE DAUNTLESS NIMBLE ARCANIST: EL SOZON!
El Sozon: My body is realistically, practically, & practicality impossible!
Announcer: THE MYSTERIOUS LADY OF THE NIGHT, CLAWING HER WAY WITH AN OBVIOUS FAKE WEAVE, THE BALLAST-READY TUMBLER: LADY LUCK!
Lady Luck: ...
Announcer: RETIRED FROM HER SHOWS IN VEGAS, THE ODDLY NAKED BUT NOT SHOWGIRL TURNED NUN TURNED FIGHTER, THE YARN CHASING DARKSTALKER MUSCLECAT: FELICIA!
Felica: Meow!
Announcer: COSPLAY CONS BY DAY AND THE GYM AT NIGHT, THE PEOPLE PLEASING COMPLEX PALM TIGER, CAPTAIN (lack of) CONFIDENCE: MARIA JULIANA!
Maria: Oi! Opa! *hides her face*
Announcer: FIGHT! AND SURVIVE TOWARDS THE THRONE AWAITING THE THREE AT THE END! THE CRYSTAL HEAVEN BATTLE ROYAL WILL BE A GLORIOUS FIERCE FIGHT! THE BATTLE BEGINS SOON!
Fourside
Vape was sitting in his chair mid bite through a burger and watched the promo that just happened
Vape: WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!
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March 28, 20XX
There was a big almost, carnival like atmosphere today in Crystal Heaven. I was granted and took the option by the Angel Royal Family, like many other businesses, to set up a stand at the big event in downtown Crystal Heaven. Apparently there was a small wrestling match taking place, with the last three winners becoming bodyguards of the Angel Royal Family.
I'm not much of a wrestling fan myself, I didn't have any way to watch the World famous EBW where I used to live. But I heard a lot of hearsay from my customers. Supposedly the Prince is quite the celebrated champion, maybe that's how he's able to make as many of the citizens here so happy? His charisma seems to be undeniable.
Seeing the warm faces from my customers as they watched the match gave me that needed fullness in my body & mind, quite the satisfaction. The match itself though from the bits I saw was quite the tussle, it seemed most there really wanted to win. Though there were exceptions, the South Eaglelander seemed to be too distracted by her relative in the audience and the pigtailed schoolgirl was the first out from a full stomach.
I looked around at the crowd just to take in the opulence. I did happen to see a box reserved for the Royal Family. There I confirmed by previous suspicion that my first customers was the Prince and his consorts of wives. A surprise to me that everyone seemed so used to how the Royal Family is, but he might be charming them with that damn smile of his. How annoying.
Eventually the last girl was thrown out and the winners were the Cosplay girl, the Centaur, & the qipao clad woman. All three were congratulated by the Prince, who seemed to be holding himself back, while the lady last eliminated seemed incredibly distraught outside the ring. Soon after, the citizens went back to the normal lives, the pirates were taking down the ring, and the Royal Family went to the wrestler's tent.
Well regardless, I did pretty well today. Sold a lot of tea and incense, it seems that my lilac one was the most popular. Something I'll make note of. Hopefully there'll be another event like this, if anything but just to try and figure out the Prince. He confuses me, and it's frustrating.
Downtown Crystal Heaven - Wrestler's Tent
Tack Angel: Congratulations everyone on a great match, thank you all for participating.
Amy Angel: Yes, and congratulations to you three on winning. We'll go over the finer details later, but we'd like to welcome you into the Angel Clan. You'll be boarding at the castle in your own room, and accompanying us when we do our outings. It's a big responsibility to protect the heirs of the Angel throne.
Chun-Li: I look forward to working with a fellow police officer.
Dora Mae: It should be quite fun, but I do hope your castle is accommodating for a lady of my type.
Faris Angel: We have a lot of family in more ways than one, so yeah we have wide doorways.
Maria Juliana: And I assume there's sufficient downtime where I can continue my cosplay hobby?
Chrissy Angel: If anything I'd like to learn from your work, I'm learning how to sew myself and am actually a big fan!
Maria Juliana: Oh wow! Well then I look forward to teaching you.
Some heavy breathing was heard as footsteps grew closer to the group
Chun-Li: Back off whoever is approaching!
Everyone turned and saw Samus Aran shuffling toward them breathing heavily with desire & tears in her eyes.
Samus Aran: I... uh... I know I didn't win the match... *pant* *pant*
Samus then stumbles into Tack and holds on to his shoulders.
Tack Angel: Yeah...?
Samus Aran: MAYIPLEASEWORKFORYOUANYWAY?
Makoto Angel: Could you say that slower, and maybe get off our husband?
Samus Aran: Oh.. Sorry...
Samus pulls herself off and dusts Tack's jacket.
Samus: *ahem* May I please work for you anyway? I uh...
Samus starts to get wide-eyed looking at the Angel Family as they carried their children
Samus Aran: EYE... I have been wanting to help your family for a while now. But my Bounty Hunting has kept me busy. However I'm in-between missions and...
Samus' eyes start to dilate and her abdomen expands slightly
Samus Aran: I'd really like to get to know what it's like to raise a family... to raise CHILDREN.
The Angel Family stared, weirded out by Samus' behavior.
Iroha Angel: I see...
???: If I may...
Everyone turned to see the competitor from the earlier match, El Sozon.
El Sozon: May I seek council with you all momentarily?
Tack Angel: Sure...
Everyone turned from Samus and listened in to what El Sozon had to say.
El Sozon: I just want to reassure you that Samus means no harm.
Amy Angel: How can you tell?
El Sozon: Arcanist, remember? Anyways, Samus just has her internal clock wound up pretty tight. She had lost a baby metroid...
Samus Aran: Baby!
El Sozon: Right, a metroid alien in a previous mission and it's traumatized her since. She just really needs to see what a normal family is like, considering she was an orphan herself.
Tracy Angel: How horrible.
El Sozon: So I ask that you please take a chance with her, she needs this more than anything right now.
Some further questions were asked and answered as Samus tried to compose herself, but still shaky.
Tack Angel: Okay Ms. Aran, we'll hire you.
Samus Aran: BABY! IMEANYES!
Tack Angel: We'll have uh... we'll have you be my bodyguard.
Samus Aran: Perfect! I'll protect you with the utmost care your highness!
Samus celebrated as the others turned back.
Tracy Angel: Well aren't you lucky Mr. Angel, you get to have another babymaking-hungry woman hanging on you.
Tack Angel: I'm too weirded out.
Iroha Angel: What?
Tack Angel: She freaks me out, this is gonna be tough.
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Dear Journal,
Today was a pretty nice day. Went out with the family to celebrate little Sarisa's Birthday with the family. It was nice to be able to go out with the family & Pirates without worry thanks to our bodyguards. Dora was kind enough to give all the kids rides and Maria had some nice crafts for them to do. We were visited by some Crystal Heaven citizens who wanted to give thanks and gifts to the little Princess, I'm really proud of what my kingdom has become. Knowing my family is safe and secured is going to motivate me further as my deathmatch nears. I will win, no funny business then.
Truly yours,
Tack Angel
Faris Angel: Oh, that was very nice husband. I know you're gonna do great at Victory Explosion.
Tack Angel: Thank you my Pirate Queen. You guys are my motivation.
Sarisa Angel: Wuv you papa!
Tack Angel: I love you too princess, Happy 4th Birthday.
Sarisa Angel: He he, thanks.
???: Excuse me sir...
Tack turns and see the dilated eyes of his bodyguard to his side
Tack Angel: Ah! Y-yes Samus?
Samus Aran: I couldn't help but notice...
Samus sees Tack holding Sarisa and starts to breath heavily but snaps herself back together.
Samus Aran: I couldn't help but notice you writing a journal. Have you always done this?
Tack Angel: No, it's only been a fairly recent thing.
Samus Aran: I see, I would have loved to have read about your early days myself. Just to get to know you better.
Tack Angel: I see I see. Well, I'm sure you could go on ENN and look at...
Samus Aran: I'm already subscribed to ENNXXX++ Gold, sir.
Tack Angel: Oh! I see.
Samus Aran: I must say to the Lady Faris, she has quite the core strength when you're....
Faris Angel: That's enough.
Samus Aran: I'm sorry.
Tack Angel: Well I'm sure if you were to look back at my Black Belt Tack days.
Samus Aran: Wait... you were Black Belt Tack?
Tack Angel: ...yeah?
Samus Aran: Are you kidding me?
Tack Angel: No, I was into martial arts at the time.
Samus started to tremble a bit but composed herself. She took a deep breath and tied up her hair into a way that made it seem short.
Samus Aran: T-Chan?!
Tack Angel: Wait... no one's called me that since...
Tack & Samus looked at each other until finally Tack's eyes widened.
Tack Angel: Nee-San?!
Faris Angel: What's going on her?
Tack Angel: I think... I think Samus might have been my Nee-San.
Faris Angel: Your Nee-San?
Samus Aran: When we were both younger, I was taking Martial Arts lessons and was in a class with a bunch of people.
Tack Angel: And one of the students was me, before I had my Black Belt. I had an older fellow student used to help me along, give me tips, and look after me.
Samus Aran: Everyone used to call you T-Chan, and when we got our Black Belts, I was already recruited into the Federation. So I thought you just stayed into Martial Arts, but here you are a Prince!
Tack Angel: What an amazing coincidence!
Samus Aran: My Lady Faris, you have picked up quite the man to bear children with.
Faris Angel: Thank you?
Samus Aran: Well, I guess I have that much more motivation to protect my T-Chan!
Samus proceeded to hug Tack with wide and dilated eyes, lost in the moment.
Tack Angel: Uh... Samus?
Samus Aran: Call me Nee-San again!
Tack Angel: Uh... Nee-San?
Samus Aran: Yes?
Tack Angel: Could you get me another drink? I'd like a refill.
Samus Aran: Sure thing T-Chan!
Samus rushed off to get Tack a drink as Tack breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Faris Angel: Things got more complicated.
Tack Angel: You're telling me. Nee-San was very kind and loving back in the day, but nothing like this.
Faris Angel: Was she your first crush or something?
Tack Angel: We'll go with the "or something", she's the one that got me interested in boobs in the first place.
Faris Angel: You mean...?
Tack Angel: Her old gi left not a lot to the imagination.
Faris Angel: You are the most fascinating First Mate I've ever had Mr. Angel.
Tack Angel: Yeah?
Faris Angel: You're lucky I love you the way I do, or I'd have had you walk the plank already for her actions.
Tack and Faris kissed as Sarisa stayed oblivious to the entire thing, focusing on her toy Slydra.
Tack Angel: I'm glad to see her again but she went to the bad end of the extreme.
Faris Angel: Well hopefully in time, you can work your magic like you always do. Just not in the OTHER magic that you use.
Tack Angel: Huh?
Faris Angel: Me and the Sister-Wives are already making sure you don't spread your magic to our bodyguards. We've taken measurements and everything.
Tack Angel: ...oh! OH! Oh... don't uh, d-don't worry about that F-faris!
Faris Angel: If we see one cup size growth, it's your ass. And we mean it too, we'll be looking all over ENNXXX++ Gold to make sure. We're even willing to take away the Nine-Tails & rings.
Tack Angel: I would never endanger that to be taken away, so you have my word.
Faris Angel: We'll see Mr. Angel, we'll see.
Faris give Tack a shoulder punch and cackles. Tack rubbed his shoulder as he sees Samus enamored by his family, slowly making her way back with his drink.
Tack Angel *whisper*: What happened to you Nee-San?
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Crystal Heaven Tea Shop
I was visited today by someone I was not expecting. They just sorta flew in here and started asking for help in desperation. I told them, I'd do what I could but there was only so much I CAN do. A lot of my ability to help is dependent on other people. What I need to do is something that is a lot to ask of someone, and I'm not sure if they'd be ok with the responsibilities that'd come with it. I hope whoever is willing to help, that they'd have the...
The door chime rang as customers entered the Tea Shop, in walked 7 women.
Tea Shop Owner: Ah! Welcome! Come on in.
The Tea Shop Owner put her diary away and when she looked up, she recognized some faces.
Tea Shop Owner: Oh! Your highnesses, to what do I deserve the honor?
Makoto Angel: Hello again! We're just here for some tea.
Darryl: Mako told me about this place and I wanted to try it out!
Faris Angel: We all just needed a break from things, hope you don't mind.
Tea Shop Owner: Not at all, it's nice to see new faces too.
Maria Juliana: N-nice to meet you...
Chun-Li: Nice to meet you, you have a lovely shop.
Tea Shop Owner: Oh, thank you. Let me get some water heated up.
Some time later
Iroha Angel: That was quite good, reminded me of my old home in Reisenjima.
Tracy Angel: It was quite the treat to come here, we appreciate you setting up shop here. I know it means so much to our husband that Crystal Heaven grows.
Tea Shop Owner: The Prince is quite generous to have allowed in as many refugees as he has.
Faris Angel: He may be a bit of a goofball, but he has the greatest of intentions. He's "steered the ship through the storm" as it were.
Tea Shop Owner: Goodness, seeing how much you talk about him, it's like you all are married to him!
All shared a chuckle.
Darryl: You know, ever since I've come in here, something's been nagging me.
The Tea Shop Owner froze in place as she was cleaning dishes.
Darryl: You're not quite what you seem, are you?
Maria Juliana & Chun-Li stiffen up and position themselves to stand.
Tea Shop Owner: W-what, do you mean?
Darryl: Call it, a whisper I got from the sea.
The Tea Shop Owner sighed, dried her hands, and turned around slowly.
Tea Shop Owner: It's true, I'm not exactly what I told immigration. I'm... a bit more than that.
Some time later
Iroha Angel: I see, this makes sense.
Tea Shop Owner: So, because of the circumstances, I'd like to ask your help with something.
Tracy Angel: We'll do what we can.
Tea Shop Owner: This is a great responsibility, are you sure you want to go through with this?
The Angel Sister-Wives all nodded in agreement with each other.
Tea Shop Owner: I do warn you, that after this, none of you will remember a thing about this. That is both for your safety and mine. To ensure this, I'm sorry Darryl, but I'm going to have to implant a suggestion for you not be inclined to come here anymore because of who you are.
Darryl: I understand.
Tea Shop Owner: Don't worry about what will happen, you won't feel a thing during or after or in the future sessions we have to do this. You'll just be...
It's done... It's a lot to ask of these ladies but because of the magic they store, they'll be alright. They have a lot of magic to spare. It needed to be done, it had to. I couldn't let her down. There's too much at stake.
While he'll definitely enjoy the benefits I suppose, I only hope that the Prince will forgive me.
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Tack Angel was walking backstage after Xcite, he was greeted by his body guard Samus Aran as she opened the door to his ride back home. He greeted the person inside when a hand grabbed his shoulder.
Lucca: I'm afraid Tack that I have some questions for you.
Tack brushed her hand away.
Tack Angel: Hands off me Lucca, I have no time for you. And you will address me as Highness.
Lucca: Fine... your Highness. But I still have questions for you.
Tack Angel: Fine, you may ask one question. I do this in respect for Crono.
Lucca: Why have you forgotten about forgiveness along with the rest of your memories?
Tack Angel: FORGIVENESS?! You speak to me of forgiveness? When has anyone ever ask forgiveness of me? Of all the wrongs that were made? Of how people treated me as a stepping stone or a jester, to prance around. Is that what you want of me Lucca? To hand you a balloon animal?
Lucca: N-no. I don't
Tack Angel: All those times that Trevor used me as an out? A get-out-of-jail-free card? As his trump card to get away with kidnapping and murder?
Lucca: I don't know what to say.
Tack Angel: And Tali as well, how she always treated me like shit. Never a nice thing to say. An alsoran is how I was treated by her. No humility for the Bad Bitch Mom.
Lucca: Sir never meant...
Tack Angel: Your Sir has never asked for forgiveness from me or anyone for anything she's done to EBW or The World. We were all just supposed to accept that, "Ooopsy-Woopsie, I made a fucky-wucky! Haha!" and just move on.
Lucca: That's really uncalled for...
Tack Angel then rushes directly to Lucca's face and looks down on her. He raises his right hand in a fist as Lucca turned away. Lucca with her eyes closed felt the wind of motion in front of her and opened her eyes to see the back of Tack's hand.
Tack Angel: Do you see this Lucca?
Lucca looked at Tack's hand and noticed a scar reaching his index knuckle to the end of his wrist.
Lucca: I don't understand what I'm seeing your Highness.
Tack Angel: This, Lucca, is my eternal reminder of what your Sir, what Trevor's wife, did to me. This scar is when I knocked away that taxi to save those people during the Incident. And you know what Incident.
Lucca: Y-y-yes, I do know.
Tack Angel: And did I ever get a sorry? Did I ever get any sense of sorrow from her about the sacrifices that others did? That I did?
Lucca: I don't know.
Tack Angel: Very rarely has Tali been 100% honest with you, hasn't she?
Lucca: Well, I...
Tack Angel: Most of the time you've had to find out the truth by yourself?
Lucca: Yes.
Tack Angel: But I'm going to be 100% honest with you Lucca.
Lucca gulped.
Tack Angel: I'm going to win the Triple Crown, and then I'm going to break Trevor's will. I will beat him so badly, I will break his spirit, I will force him to KNEEL in fealty to me. He will say, "Tack, I made a mistake in terrorizing you and your family. And I ask your forgiveness." And if he does so, I might show mercy. I might.
Lucca: I'm speechless, your Highness.
Tack Angel: And as for your Sir, your boss, your... I'll refrain for naming further. I have something special for her.
Lucca: What do you mean?
Tack Angel: In realizing my path, I decided to take as King, what is mine. I am the Constellation King, and all that shines down is mine to harvest.
Lucca: Harvest?
Tack Angel: For some reason, I had an epiphany. My stars in the skies are my seeds, and when harvest comes on certain produce, I will reap what was sown. And in doing so, I have claimed a new wife.
Lucca: A new wife?
A figure steps out of the nearby vehicle, and wraps her arms around Tack's.
Lucca: Oh God.
Tack Angel: I present to you, my new wife, Rose Mulligan. Or as she is now, my sweet sweet Rosalyn Angel.
Lucca clasps her hands over her mouth, as Tack & Rose step into the vehicle and Samus drives them away.
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Tack Angel was seen with his wives Rose Angel & Iroha Angel at a Eagleland Fashion Show in proper gala. News Lakitus swarmed the show catching the new King of Crystal Heaven. After the show, ENN caught up for an interview.
Nerma: Tack! Tack! I have some questions for you.
Tack Angel: It's your Highness, Nerma. Address me as such.
Nerma: Your...Highness. Why did you marry Rose Mulligan?
Rose & Iroha both adjusted their arms around Tack's as Rose leaned forward.
Rose Angel: I can answer that, after all it's about me. All that happened is that recently I went through an emotional journey. I took time to rediscover myself, and found myself to be very lonely as a person. But that all changed thanks to this big guy.
Rose rubbed Tack's arm as Iroha leaned her head to rest on Tack's shoulder.
Rose Angel: You see, I always admired Tack. The way he'd always push through no matter what or WHO, tried to deter him. This is the man that claimed land for his own, land no one wanted, and was able to flourish it into a thriving country, home to abandoned people, what's more sexy than that?
Nerma: But how did you get together?
Rose Angel: Recently, I was visited by Amy Angel at my gym. She came to check on me when no one else had in so long. She helped me discover my emotional distress, and come to realize my love for Tack. To say I was embaressed to confess my love to the woman married to him, is underestimating it. But she reassured me, she understood my plight. I was taken to Crystal Heaven and met with the majority of my future Sister-Wives. They all accepted me. They ACCEPTED me. When has anyone ever done that for me?
Nerma: We all accepted you.
Rose Angel: You accepted Rose Mulligan the wrestler, the handegg coach, the trainer. You never accepted Rosealyn, the fragile flower, the lonely female. Tack and the Sister-Wives did, and I will never forgive myself for not realizing my feelings sooner so I could be with my soulmate sooner.
Tack rested his hand on Rose's arm.
Tack Angel: So there you have it, are you satisfied? Did you get your justification Nerma?
Nerma: I'm just doing my job.
Tack Angel: Is that what ENN wants? To continuously interfier in our lives and see our deepest insecurities?
Nerma: I...
Tack Angel: Your continous interfierence is detering me, I have no reason to ever show my hand to a network like you. However, I will reveal this, I will sow my seeds and I will reap. If My family decides to add more to our circle, so it will be.
Nerma: This is quite the opulent lifestyle you're choosing your Highness.
Tack Angel: If I am a King, and I am, I should act like one. And as such Nerma, this will be the last that we speak to each other, good bye.
Tack, Rose, & Iroha left together in their car with the awaiting Chun-Li. Nerma looked back and forth at the camera & the car, dumbfounded.