Egotober - Day 1
Prompt: Cape
Prompts by @tracobuttons
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He adjusted the ties. Adjusted them again so they settled at the hollow of his throat. Made sure the knot was nice and tight, and that the fabric settled in the right way over his shoulders. Studied himself in the mirror, the way his gelled-back hair shone under the lamplight. Frowned. Popped his fake vampire teeth in and bared them. Took them out. Rinsed. Repeated
He was so mired in this ritual that he missed the heavy footsteps coming up the stairs. Jumped a mile when a knock came at the door.
“Dames?” William’s voice filtered through the thick wood of the guest room door. “Are you ready? The party’s starting.”
“I’ll be right down,” Damien answered absently, but the creaking of the door as it opened informed him William hadn’t taken his answer to heart. He turned, and a surprised laugh burst from his mouth at the sight.
William was dressed as Mark, right down to the red, satiny robe and white ascot. If not for his glasses and mustache, he’d be a spitting image. Brother echoed brother, after all.
“Bully!” He exclaimed, his voice too big for the small room, for the music drifting up the stairs. “A vampire. I should have thought of that.”
Damien mustered up a smile, even as his stomach flipped. “It needs something else, though. I can’t think of what.”
William crossed the room. Looked him up and down in a way that made Damien’s face flush. Then, he snapped his fingers. “I’ve got just the thing! Wait right here.”
He spun on one slippered foot and disappeared. Moments later Damien heard the sound of the next door guest room opening, and frowned as he pondered why on earth William would be rummaging through Celine’s things.
Then, he was back, triumphantly boasting an eyeliner pencil. He was up in Damien’s face before the mayor could say a word about it, his calloused fingers gentle as he touched Damien’s jaw, tilting his face this way and that so as to apply a thick ring of makeup below each eye.
“There!” William’s breath smelled like expensive wine. He stepped back, grinned, placed a hand on Damien’s shoulder and steered him back toward the mirror. “It’s perfect. Take a look.”
Damien murmured assent and glanced toward the mirror, but what he was really looking at was William looking at him, his pretty dark eyes glittering.
He felt his insides twist. Wished things were different. “Perfect,” he agreed, and stepped away from the mirror. Away from William. Away from the feelings he let fester. “Let’s go party.”
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Ash Betrayed (Part -5)
"The Topic being your utter stupidity!!!!!!!" Lance said in an angry voice, shocking Ash.
"What did I do?" Ash said in a confused tone.
"Each Region's League is supposed to be independent of their National Govt! They are supposed to be answerable only to the World Championship League! Literally all the Champions supported you! I supported you! Cynthia supported you! Steven Supported you! Dinatha supported you! Leon supported you! Geeta of Paldea supported you! Kantonian Govt supported you! Johtonian Govt Supported you! Kalosian Govt supported you! The other champions were getting around gaining support of their Govts! Why couldn't you wait! I was about to call you but before I could! I found out you have send a letter to that Bastard! He purposely got the call leaked so you get emotional and stp thinking rationally!" Lance said.
"Done?" Ash asked.
"What?" Lance asked.
"Done with you ranting?" Ash asked.
"Oh Yes! You for the sake of Lillie has transferred your Championship, causing an Internal crisis in the League's structure and Constitution and encouraging other Govts to try to bring their National Leagues under their influence and I am the one who is ranting?" Lance asked.
"Listen, Lance, I understand what I have done will cause minor annoyances and attempt for power grab in the short term............................................. I will also agree when I was writing the letter, my priority was Lillie's wellbeing-" Before Ash could complete, Lance interrupted him.
"That was the only thing in your mind when you were writing it! Admit it damnit! Ash! I know Lillie is still not yet Naturalized and thus it is extremely likely that Bastard may have put every block possible in her return to Alola! But Ash, a Govt stays in Power for only 5 years! Champion stays in power until they are defeated, retired or died! You have willingly gave up an indefinite position for a temporary problem!" Lance ranted again before catching his breath. The Anger was not just because what Ash did has caused a crisis will definitely encourage other Govts to undermine the League's authority, but also because he knew becoming Alola's champion was a major thing for Ash which he had sentimentally given away.
"Done?" Ash asked again.
"Yes," Lance said.
"So listen to me, as I was saying, while writing the letter to President Wau, the first and primary priority was Lillie's wellbeing, but! There were other things going in my mind, especially the Xenophobic agenda of President Wau," Ash said.
"And?" Lance asked a little curiously.
"Listen, if I would have rejected what President Wau was asking, he would have doubled down on Anti-Kantonian and Anti-Non-Native proporganda, creating divide and hatred between Alolan Natives and Non-Native residents! This could have ended in riots unnecessary bloodshed. But Now, with me retreating, they really don't have much valid and legitimate cause to spread hate between the two groups! They have already purged Non-Natives from Govt Jobs and League Jobs. Non-Native workers in Alolan Private sector make up less than 5% of the total private workforce! Majority of Non-Natives in Alola goes there for two purposes, Tourism, which I doubt they will touch, and Education! There, they can, at most! Demand reservation here and there for native students, but other than that, not much, since foreign students are big business!" Ash explained his reasoning, Ash Lance tried to process it. Finally he sighed and said.
"You have proven me wrong once again Ash, how did you knew all this!" Lance said with a smile.
"Talked to Professor Oak and Kukai, took a little help and Gary and had a little video call with Gladion and Miss Lusamine," Ash said with a smile
"*Sigh* But, this is also true that Lillie's wellbeing preceded all of this! She may not have been my sole concern, but she was my first priority!" Ash said with a smile.
"Lillie Dear! I told you to get Ash, why are you standing here? And Are you alright? You don't look good?" Voice of Delia came from the front Door. Ash and Lance turned to see Delia and a very Red Lillie.
"What happened Mom?" Ash asked to a very concerned Delia.
"Look at her, the girl's head is hot like a frying pan (For Brock, a drying Pan)," Delia said as she put her hand on Lillie's Forehead.
"I-I-I-I-I am fine Mam!" Lillie said she tried to cover her blush with her hair.
"If you say so, but I will make fruit juice for you just in case!" Delia said as she turned to Ash.
"And Ash! See what Clemont made to help in Farm Work!" Delia said with a smile as she left.
"Cool! Science is so amazing!" Ash said as he went behind his mother. Leaving Lance and Lillie.
"He is a good kid, take care of him," Lance said to a blushing Lillie as he went behind Ash and Delia, leaving behind a very blushed Lillie with her Hands on her chest.
"Arceus my Heartbeat, It feels like my heart will blow up," Lillie said as she thought of what Ash said and smiles.
"He...................................... He is so kind................................. always thinking about everyone, always worried about everyone," Lillie said as she smiled.
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And so came the the last day of Clemont and Bonnie's first journey to Kanto. They were in the Airport, Ash and the entire crew was there to see them off. Clemont shook hands with everyone and hugged Ash. Bonnie was ready to let go of Delia and Serena, but finally, she had to let go. It was the rule of Dialga. Whatever has come must be let go off. With this in Mind, Clemont and Bonnie bid their farewell and went to the plane. In the Airliner, the siblings talked about this travel, especially about Delia.
"Ash is so luck to have her........................ I wished I had a Mom," Bonnie said in a sad tone. Clemont still remembers, the day their mom died. She died at childbirth of Bonnie. Doctors could only save one, and it was a rule in Kalos that if a situation comes at childbirth in which only could be saved, all resources must be allocated to saving the Child.
After their Mom's death, Meyer proceeded to make himself busy with taking care of Bonnie, as a way to cop with Nancy's death (Clemont and Bonnie's mom). Clemont, on the other hand, took to science as a copping method.
"Yeah......................... He is very luck," Clemont said. He knew he shouldn't be saying things like this. He knew Ash also didn't have parent, his dad.................................. But he couldn't help but feel Jealous of Ash for having Delia. It was not a malicious thought, but Clemont felt guilty for feeling it.
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Ketchum's Residence now only have Ash, Delia, Brock, Misty, Lillie, Serena, Dawn, Pikachu and of course, Mr Mime, who I definitely haven't left out till now because I forgot about him.
Ash, Brock, Pikachu and Gary (who was a daily visitor now) were watching TV, Delia and Mr Mime were cooking food and Misty and the three girls were in lake near to the Ketchum's residence.
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"I told you this will be fun!" Misty said as she splashes water on Lillie. The girls were playing in the lake.
"Yeah yeah, but I am tired now," Lillie said.
"Same here," Serena added as all four retreated to the warm ground.
"So, Misty, how is it going with Gary," Dawn asked, making Misty blush.
"W-W-What? What do you mean?" Misty asked.
"Oh please, it is clear you two like each other! So tell na! You are dating or not?" Dawn said.
"I-I am not answering this!" Misty said as she turned her head to hide her blush.
"This is cheating, you ask us about our feelings for Ash and it is fine, we ask yours and it is wrong?" Serena said blushing, thinking about Ash.
"So you three do agree that you have crush on Ash!" Misty tried to change topic but it didn't work.
"Yeah we three agreed that us walking out that day probably left no doubt about it so we will not even pretend it anymore," Dawn said.
"Now your turn," Lillie said with a smirk.
"Damnit!" Misty said.
"So, do you like him?" Dawn asked with a sly smile.
"I.................................... I.......................... I-
Boom! Another cliffhanger!
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