I stood up straight, holding my hands behind my back and announced.
"I don't take treason lightly, so if you see your head on a wanted poster don't be surprised, Mint~"
I missed him...but I shouldn't. He used me, manipulated me, and chose his own gain over the revolution. He needs to be put in his place.
My lungs felt tight and I had to force myself to continue.
"But I think you know that."
After all a search party led by Cotton had been sent out to drag him to trial but they returned empty-handed.
No matter who they asked or where they searched, it was like he vanished.
"Mint is easily recognizable, he's a human with a green scar on his right eye. Whoever brings him to me alive will be generously rewarded."
On cue, as I finish my sentence wanted posters are thrown into the crowd by the management team.
The flyers yet fresh and new, smelling of paint, gliding to the ground would soon be worn, torn and dirty as I waited for the day to see him again.
Applause and whistles ended my speech leaving me to wave and smile happily.
The curtains closed, hiding me behind them and the others got up from their seats.
"HECK yeah!!! You did it (y/n)!"
Bubble cheered running over to me and jumping into my arms.
"Whoah, whoah calm there comrade."
I reply catching it last second.
Meanwhile Cotton and Ink stifled a laugh.
"Pft- She really showed you."
The fluffy Moke laughs and the purple one adds.
"How embarrassing-"
"Uh- ThIs nEvEr hApPenEd, AlRIghT!"
I screech back but they only nod still in a laughing fit.
"And it was broadcasted!"
Bubble chimes amused and I look back at it betrayed.
"SUsH aLl oF YoU!"
I grumble, a pink still resting on my cheeks.
"Is that an order your majesty?~"
Cotton teases and I scoff
"What if it is?"
"Eyy, that goes against the bro code."
It snaps and Ink nods.
"You can't use your power against us."
"Am I the only one who thinks it's kinda-"
Bubble says in a seductive voice making us all gasp.
"Not you too Bubble!!!"
Ink cries concerned and I raise a brow.
"I'm kidding, I'm kidding!"
The Mokke in my arms giggles.
"What did you mean 'Too'?"
I ask wondering if there was someone else.
"Oooo, uh I just misspoke."
Ink says scratching its head while Cotton shoots it a knowing look.
Ok, there was something I didn't know about. But before I could dig further we decided to head back to Cottons hideout.
As we walked back through the sketchy boundaries my satisfaction started to fade. How could I rest easy when that blondie was still out there?
What if Kou didn't manage to hold Teru back?
My days are numbered...and each second time is running out. I should believe in Kou, but it didn't look like he'd win this argument.
I Should act before it's too late. After all, I only promised to give back the Katana not that I wouldn't do something against that pesky exorcist.
It's not evil either since that guy is a valid threat.
I clenched my teeth in dismay, knowing Kou would disapprove.
"Guys, what should I do?"
I speak up, stopping in our tracks.
The Mokke turned to me confused and it made me miss that stupid scar face a little more, he would have already thought of something.
"What's the matter?"
The fluffy one asks
"I want to believe that Kou can change his older brother's mind bUTtt I doubt it. I want to do something about him."
I confess hoping for some advice.
"In that case give him some time."
Ink says and Bubble nods agreeing.
"But not too long...You guys know what he's capable of."
Cotton warns and I run a hand through my hair.
"How about a week?"
I suggest and Bubble replies.
"Sounds good to me!"
Arriving at the hideout I plopped down in a corner filled with cushions and laid the sword that I had been carrying with me, beside me.
I urged to send out a troop to bring Teru to me. I already knew what I would do, he wanted to turn me into a Mokke, what if I did that to him?
But before that, I would be sure to put him through hell and back.
Then he wouldn't be a threat anymore but alas I had to wait a week. A week full of paranoia that he'd come after me, which drowned out the hope that he might agree with his little brother.
But if it does happen it will be a delight to see Teru swallow down his pride and ask me to return it.
Lost in thoughts some time passed when Cotton broke me out of the spiral.
"Let's drop by the Candy-Bar, I heard the first batch of sweets has been finished!"
My mood lights up immediately as I jump up.
"Finally! Let me just put this somewhere safe and let's go."
I answered picking up the Katana and hiding it under the sofa.
After all who would check there?
The other two Mokke joined us and we left. It didn't take us long till we arrived in front of the store, entering the bell rang and the heads of several Mokke turned towards us.
In a matter of seconds, we were being swarmed by praise and questions. Luckily a Mokke wearing an olive apron, who worked here, spotted us and offered to show us to the kitchen where Hanako and the rest were.
My crew decided to stay and interact with their fans a few moments longer meanwhile I've had enough of that for today.
I wanted candy!
After telling me they would join me in a bit I left to follow the Mokke towards the kitchen.
The Kitchen had a white and dim torque checkered floor and the window frames were pink, the glass itself was coloured too.
However, all of its beauty was stained by what looked like cookie dough smudged in various places.
Akane was busy drowning Hanako in a bowl of Milk while yelling.
"This is all your fault!"
"How is it only my fault?!"
Hanako questioned gasping for air when finally the bowl tipped over and the liquid spilled from the countertop down onto the ground and Akane's shoes.
He let go of the ghost and took some steps back disgusted.
"Hah, they are perfect!"
Yashiro squealed who just finished decorating strawberry cupcakes with white buttercream.
"Perfect indeed~"
Hanako smirked taking one.
"Hey, put it back!"
Yashiro whined but before she could take it from him he flung the cupcake towards Akane who moved to the side last second and now it was approaching me.
Reflexes kicking in I ducked and the cupcake hit the wall. Finally, they took notice of me.
"You have a lot of nerve showing yourself here."
Hanako said, floating over to me slowly pulling out a butter knife.
"And what are you gonna do about it?"
I challenged glaring back at him
"How does Mokke soup sound for dinner?"
He replied looking at me deadpan as he inched a little closer with the dull blade.
I eye it amused and teased,
"With that?~",
knowing that if I needed help I could call in the guards standing in front of the door who made sure they wouldn't escape.
This seemed to be the last string for him
"I'll cut you up and eat you for dinner-"
He threatened ready to throw hands or knives but before this could escalate further, Yashiro got between us.
"Calm down Hanako!"
She orders and he scoffs
"I'm calm!"
"But I'm not-"
Akane said with a closed-eyed smile as he cracked his knuckles.
Oh, he was pissed, and unlike Hanako, this guy looked like he was about to choke me.
"Uhhh, guards?"
I ordered warily as a nervous sweat covered my hands. He started approaching me and in respawns I took clumsy steps backwards.
I glance over to the door as the guards still haven't entered.
"GuArds?!"
I ask again a bit more panic slipping into my tone.
"What? Can't hide behind others right now~"
The redhead mocked in a tone that showed he already was holding himself back.
I stumbled, my hands already feeling the cool wall behind me, it sent a tingle up my arms and left a trail of goosebumps. He now stood in front of me, staring me down and the guards still didn't appear.
"Akane, don't!"
Yashiro warned but couldn't interfere, too busy holding back the ghost.
With a slam his balled fist smashed into the wall, barely missing my head.
"Eh-"
I gasped with a trembling breath as I flinched back, further connecting my back with the uncomfortably cold painted cement.
Gulping I eyed the arm beside my head when my attention was forced back onto him as he roughly grabbed my collar with his other hand, pulling me forward a little.
My trembling pupils pierced his furious one but he still didn't find any empathy for me.
"Give me one reason to not beat your ass?"
He phrased it like a question but I'm sure it was just to taunt me further
"I'll further your sentence, but if you let go now-"
I tried my best to keep my sentence straight but before I could even finish it, he cut in.
"Worth it~"
He pulled back his arm from the wall and the hand around my collar tightened as the other hand winded back.
"I'LL MAKE YOU WEAR MAID DRESSES!"
I yell terrified, squinting and turning my head to the side, bracing for the impact.
Suddenly I felt his grip loosen as he sighed.
"That's not worth it..."
I could feel his warm breath on my now flaming-red cheeks.
He let go, the cloth sliding from his hand as I got down from my tip toes trying to catch my balance again. Some strand of hair fell onto my face and I looked down not wanting him to see just how flustered I was.
I cleared my throat ready to take back control when suddenly a gentle hand pushed the hair out of my face.
"You look like you are about to cry~"
He remarks, enjoying this a little too much for my liking. I slap his hand out of my hair.
As his fingers pull away the strand falls straight back into my face, but I act like it didn't bother me, it did.
"You really do want to wear that maid dress, don't you Akane?"
I threaten my hand balling into a fist.
"My bad,"
He rolled his eyes, taking a few more steps away from me and crossing his arms.
Finally having enough space to relax a little I take a deep breath and ask, still wondering why it looked like the mixer exploded.
"What happened here?"
Yashiro stopped fighting Hanako as she and Akane wordlessly pointed at the ghost, looking like they were done with his bs.
-----------(A menacing presence approaches)--------
(Aka a note from Author San)
Hello, Hello again dear soldiers~ I'm glad to see you are still here. I just wanted to let you know Book One of this series is approaching its end. The next chapter will likely be its last BUT WORRY NOT!!!
This story will be continued in a second book. For more information about this, look forward to next ✨️FrIdAY✨️ :D