#30 So THAT'S what that sound was!!!

[The scene opens to a large sky with colorful bands and spots, which are caused by its swirling clouds and storms, each seemingly having a life of its own as a singular superstorm in the distance seemed to glow with an almost angry expression as it's red hue illuminated the water of the lighthouse that stood on a cliff at the far end of a small village. This particular village known as Hearthscatha gave refuge to many lively beings known as Deidics. (The sound of liquid being poured into a cup is heard immediately followed by the sound of a male taking a refreshing sip of a drink)]

Xanne: (Speaking although the scene pans over to the old English-style townhome then slowly into the dining room to show a woman facedown in a bowl of cereal with ants crawling all over her body and the sounds of muffled screaming coming from the basement.) So normally I don't break character but, question. You ever just have a feeling sometimes that you might have let a situation get way too far, then BOOM! Shit goes sideways because you thought you handled every loose end but didn't expect betrayal? Just me? Damn, crazy!

????: MMPHHFF MMMM MUUUUUFFFFF!!!!!!! (A loud crash is heard in the basement of the house as a woman facedown at what appears to be a dining table suddenly jolts straight up, then extremely calmly stands up revealing herself to be Evelyn Kamahazara.)

Evelyn: He...hehe....hehehehehe...kufufhahahaahahahahahaa!!! (The storm outside seemingly timed with her laughter as she opened her eyes to see the house an absolute mess. The walls in the bathroom began showing signs of cracks and wear as if they had not been maintained for quite some time) I'm going to beat the color off of all 3 of them and then take the black lab for a walk...Forget negotiating, Hevenly...you were warned and now I know where you all are. The house is destroyed and Dayna is in the basement. Let's rescue my innocent child first and then..rampage after a decent run of water and soap. (Proceeding to walk to the kitchen slowly as she is still regaining her strength, the initial haze in her mind clearing until she opens a door in the kitchen closet, at the back of the pantry she opens another door leading to the basement and as she steps into the darkness, her body begins to glow with brilliant radiant light forcing the darkness to retreat in waves of tendrils, as if they were being controlled by an outside force. As the Darkness recedes entirely in the center of the room; a young girl barely conscious is seen sitting in a metallic chair barely peaking out of the thick black energy holding her in place from the neck down.) DAYNA!! OH SEVERED TORRENT, heed my call and know my authority! PUSH!! (As Evelyn rushed over to Dayna an invisible force emitted from her body and the energy encasing Daya seemingly cracked and crumbled as if it were glass returning to dust.)

[Meanwhile back at the club in Columbia, Dantzler and Kimora managed to get inside after a series of what was called "Security Checks" to ensure the safety of all inside, after making it to the last guard before officially being permitted into the larger room ahead they are both stopped by different guards, a male approaching Dantzler and a female approaching Kimora as the front door slowly closed. Music can be heard blaring throughout the entirety of the multi-leveled building.]

Male Guard: Welcome to G.D.I! Since this Is your first time here we will have to establish a few basic protocols to ensure everyone has a good time. So for that reason, we ask that you wear these "Anti-Crashout" bands as they will teleport you out of the building and into the nearby river, should they detect any form of excessive hostile intent. This is not going to ruin your fun as it is adult-coded for...fun.

Female Guard: One other thing, abilities are permitted use if you have them however, please keep in mind that any form of tampering with the bands will result in teleporting you to L.A.W's headquarters as it is a federal crime punishable by up to 10 years. Please hold out your dominant walking leg and remain still.

Dantzler&Kimora: (Collectively doing as they are told, three bands of light imprint themselves resembling a stop light in color coordination)

Female Guard: Thank you, enjoy yourselves at G.D.I!! (The door behind her opens to a pitch-black room with strobing lights and a multitude of species dancing to the music, the beat seeming to drive their very movements as the pressure of the atmosphere can be felt from the doors.)

Dantzler&Kimora: (As the lights flash and flicker a myriad of colors, they proceed to walk inside, and Kimora grabs Dantzler's hand. As her hand makes contact a small spark is seen and Kimora's face begins to fill from the left ear to the entirety of her now widening eyes and covering her face entirely, as she continues to blush profusely her hair becomes a mixture of blonde and red with blue bangs.)

Dantzler: You seem like you're warm, I'll get a drink to cool you off a bit! What's your preference? (He smiles politely yet oblivious to the situation as he takes a step back, removing his hand)

Kimora: (Instantly hiding her face beneath her hair and sheepishly says to him) Tequila...with sugar on the cup and cherries. I can go- (As she looks up to complete her sentence Dantzler is already gone and left towards the bar with hundreds of people gently pushing their ways about. The light continued to flicker as Kimora's eyes had difficulty tracking her date and the crowd seemed to becoming more and more rowdy as some people began whistling towards the center of the club.)

Club DJ: Holaaa QUE TALL MI GENTE!!!! WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED FOR THE NIGHT DRINKS ARE CURRENTLY HALF-PRICE AS OUR BARTENDER HAS JUST ENTERED THE BUILDING!!

Rei: (Calmly and casually walking out on stage as if on cue with Jourton in toe, as they both take a bow much to Jourton's confusion and Kimora's surprise in the crowd) I see you all look thirsty so let's have a glass! (The crowd parted ever so intently as if compelled to do so, opening a path for Rei to make way to the bar and Jourton is whisked away behind the D.J booth and down a set of stairs.) Thank you all for ever so patiently waiting, for my rudeness, I shall give you all a display of hospitality. (With a devilish smile ad Dantzler is approaching the bar, Rei runs a line of alcohol across the entirety of the bar all while using the motion to spin several blocks of ice in the air as if the air created it from cooling the molecules needed, as he completes his turn facing away from the bar he is seen re-sheathing a kitchen knife shaped like a small samurai sword slowly until the ice cubes land gently into each cup. As the cubes land with the softest of a "Clinck!" the bar ignites in flames along the line of previously laid alcohol. This cool yet spicy atmosphere laying the foundation for Rei's glowing aura to compliment the display as he finishes by swiftly pouring drinks of differing varieties in the blink of an eye.) Estoy en mi casa, so let's have a drink shall we?

Dantzler: Woah..kewl!! (After seeing the light show he eagerly walks up to the bar and says aloud.) 1 Tequila please, preferably Jose Quirvo if you have it! OH and a shot of....(Looking at the bar and noticing both the drink he ordered for Kimora and the drink that he hadn't ordered just yet had already been prepared before he could finish his sentence, many people around Dantzler simply take their drinks and leave payments on the seats of the barstools.) Crown....okay that was sus. (As he completes his sentence a woman's voice can be heard from behind him as she pressed her body against his emphasizing on her chest pressing to his back.)

Juno: Dantzler!!!! You're here!!! (A frail-looking young woman with small pink and black hair arranged into two small buns on her head and a beautiful black Victorian-style dress that seemed shorter than normal. Her smile could be felt on his back as she hugged him tightly and loosed her grip as he began to turn to face her.)

Dantzler Juno!! What are you doing here?! Long time no see!! Last I remembered you were in Japan! How's the clean up of that anyway? (His jacket barely wrapping around their frames as he looks down into her eyes with a calm smirk) I hope you were able to find a better situation after all that...also..well...

Juno: (Staring up at Dantzler and smiling back at her, while her eyes glimmer in the firelight behind Dantzler's back. The air seems to pause between them as she giggles and says before he can finish) HEEY! No hard feelings there, I hired you to do a job and you performed. Now if you want to make it up to me, how about a dance? (Leaning in closer and closing her eyes as she attempts to kiss Dantzler, just before making contact behind the two of them a male voice can be heard rather loudly and pointedly clearing his throat.)

Rei: (Allowing the flames of the table to slow to a halt as he walks forward only to place a rather fancy-looking drink on the bar as he calls out to Juno) Your drink miss! I will be leaving shortly so those whom wish to continue drinking may order through the "SERCO" Tablets and the bar will serve you premade drinks. (Smiling and staring rather intentionally at Juno.)

Juno: Oh! Thank you! (Letting go of Dantzler and retrieving the cocktail from the bar and takes a sip enjoying its sweetness) Mmmhgmhm!!! I love this flavor!!

Dantzler: (Having found himself being goaded to the attention of the bartenders announcement, he decides to retrieve his drinks as well as Rei visibly crosses his arms and points to the small circle of guys that have now begun surrounding Kimora) OH shit! Thanks! Bye Juno! (Holding the drinks above his head he begins to wade through the sea of bodies and semi-aggressive men toward Kimora's current location.)

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