The Twisted Forest (D&DD)

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Toby: Tries to unlock the changing room after changing. What the? Tries to twists the door knob. F*ck.

Amelia: Tobias, are you okay? Standing outside.

Toby: I'm locked in!

Amelia: Hold up, I'll...

Toby: No, Amelia, you're not using your bombs. Help me the normal way.

Amelia didn't know what to do so the first thing she did was started to kick the door.

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Nicola: Watches the game. Now we're talking!
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*Biting back a laugh, Trenton quickly made sure that there was still no one around before lifting the idol from the waters. His better judgment led him to stop walking just as the tide met the shore, allowing him to lay Sang down carefully upon the saturated sand; the waves would break just before their toes and brush across their legs as he paused to look the idol over

Trenton: I'm very happy to have this moment with you. I hope you know that.

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Older Fuchsia: *He stopped, facing Seok; his pale eyes were still skeptical, but it was obvious that he wanted to believe what the idol was saying What makes you so sure? I mean, different's not always better.

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Older Trenton: How childish. You can't honestly expect that to go over well.

Fuchsia: Eh, probably not. But I don't see you moving to help him. *Trenton scoffed, still not moving, but the brunet squatted down beside Pierce when she went quiet Hey, what's up kiddo? I thought you were excited for the beach trip.

Suri: Y-Yeah, that works. *She reached out and grabbed the flag, placing into the highest point of the misshapen lump of a castle. When a part of the side wall crumbled away as a result of Amelia pounding on the changing room door, she pouted I totally hate the beach.

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Older Suri: Okay

*She tossed the ball into the air, swung with a surprising amount of determination, and still managed to miss

Adam: *Bursting into a fit of laughter "How could you try so hard and still not hit it?"

Jules: Is that... another point for us?

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Gage: "Don't you think that's a terrible idea since we're being chased? And does this mean that there are three of you now?"

Remi: "Three? And I thought you said Fuchsia’s kid was in Lacuna after all that sh*t yesterday."

Gage: "I lied."

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Sang: I’m very happy that I have you. *He smiled at the doctor sweetly, cupping his jaw to leave a delicate kiss on his soft lips. You make everyday paradise to me. Even when everything else is chaos, I always feel safe and at home with you.

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Older Seok: Because I can feel it in my heart. We might’ve made a mess of things before, but we’re here now. It’s time we fix things and build a future together.

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Pierce: I don’t know how to swim.

Seok: That’s okay! Fuchsia and I can show you.

Jiwoon: Really? *He moved to rebuild the crumbled wall. I kinda like it. It’s very... “What's the word?” ...peaceful.

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Older Pierce: Uh, maybe try it again? But slower this time?

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Adult Pierce: “Eh, big deal. No one’s noticed me yet except you two. And I’ll have you know that rest is very important, even when being chased. I’m not worried though. It takes them forever to find me in this world.”

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Trenton: I couldn't agree more. *He kissed the idol back before a thought struck him What if we were to get married, today?

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Older Fuchsia: Together? We're in two completely different worlds. You're touring. After being in retirement for so long, you're finally doing what you love to do. And I, well, I just saved up the money to get a place of my own.

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Fuchsia: *Nudging her with a smile Yeah, you trust us right? And it's really fun once you get the hang of it. *He nodded at her older self playing in the waters See?

*Trenton let out the breath he hadn't realized he was holding. Seeing Fuchsia like this--cognizant, calm--was more relieving than he could have imagined.

Older Trenton: *Whispering to his husband Curious, isn't it? Seeing how different things used to be?

Suri: The sand gets everywhere its not supposed to. And it's hot. And with these people, nothing is peaceful.

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Older Suri: Slower. Right.... How?

Adam: Seriously? Here. You just hold your arm out like this...

*Jules watched as his cousin began to demonstrate and position Suri correctly so that she could hit the first serve. He bit back a smile when he caught the pink haired girl looking at the boy helping her appreciatively.

Jules: *To Pierce Am I the only one who's starting to think she did that on purpose?

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Gage: "Yeah, why is that?"

Remi: "Is it because of your dad?" *Looking her over warily "Where is your dad?"

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Amelia breaks down the door to free her brother and now there is no door for the changing room.

Toby: Finally!

Amelia: Well, looks like there is no door anymore.

Toby: How we're going to fix that?

Amelia: Um... Don't know. You just said I'm not allowed to use my bombs...

Toby: Great....

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Nicola: Looks at Older Suri and Adam That girl totally did that so she can get close to Adam. Can't blame the girl since the boy doesn't live in this time. It's probably the only time she will get to see him.

Gabriel: Still... It's cheating.
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Sang: *Eyes widening in surprise. Today? ...I think that would be amazing. But what about Suri? Do you think she’d be okay with it?

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Older Seok: Come with me, back to Earth. I’ll show you the world. We can live anywhere you want.

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Older Sang: It’s kinda nice... I just wish things were more like this now.

Pierce: ...I guess so. But if I drown, it’s on you.

Jiwoon: They don’t seem so bad... A little loud, maybe. Dramatic definitely. But not bad.

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Older Pierce: Suri is notoriously bad at sports. This might not be an act But it’s a sweet thought!

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Adult Pierce: “My dad or the version of my dad that’s here? Because the one that’s here is somewhere on the beach, I think. Mine is...who knows? I don’t see him as much anymore. I’m staying with my cousin on Earth while I go to school.”

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Trenton: *Shaking his head to dismiss the notion What makes you think that she wouldn't?

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Older Fuchsia: No offense, but that's how I ended up here on Lacuna in my ex's apartment with two kids and his dumb ass husband. Somehow this 'things will be different' stuff is starting to sound a lot like 'exactly how things were.'

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Older Trenton: It's getting there, love. I hope. *Noticing that Toby and Amelia had managed to break the changing room door. Bloody hell.

Fuchsia: *Grabbing her hand and encouraging her to step forward with him; he smiled at her I'd never, ever let anything hurt you. Not even this stupid ass ocean.

Suri: This is a good day. *She sighed, falling onto her back to frown at the sun So not having a dad... that sucks.

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Older Suri: *Blushing as Adam held her arm in place R-Right. I, uh, I got it.

Adam: You better. I refuse to lose to my kid cousin.

Jules: *Signaling towards the beach You're going to lose more than that if you aren't careful.

Adam: *Noticing Jiwoon near the younger Suri; under his breath This guy...

Older Suri: *Successfully serving the ball I did it!

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Gage: "Cousin on Earth?"

Remi: *Looking her over more... intentionally "Fuchsia isn't around?"

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Sang: I don’t know... Maybe it’s just because it’s so sudden, I’m worried it might freak her out. But if she’s okay with it, then I would absolutely love to marry you right now.

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Older Seok: *Sighs. Would you rather stay in Lacuna and I stay on Earth? I have to at least go back to finish the tour or people will start asking questions.

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Older Sang: Everywhere we go, they destroy something.

Pierce: *Hesitantly steps further into the water, frowning when a wave splashed her. Seriously?

Waverly: *Still trying to scoop tiny fish up in her hands.

Jiwoon: Oh...y-yeah, I guess. I mean, it doesn’t really feel like I don’t have a dad most days. I’m adopted, so I just see them as my parents instead. *Curious. What about you? What’s your family like?

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Older Pierce: Hey, at least he’s not taking his shirt off- *Watches the idol do exactly that. Okay, he’s a little young for her, but you might want to start worrying, Adam. *Looks at Jules and smiles. You’re still way cuter though~

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Adult Pierce: “Eh, more like distant pseudo-relative. Like a good friend you’d consider a brother kind of relationship. His name is Jiwoon. I think he’s also around here somewhere...” *Noticing the looks Remi was giving her. “Take a picture, it’ll last longer.”

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Amelia: Waves at Older Trenton. Um.. Hi! We're fixing it!

Toby: Um.. Someone locked me in the changing room and Amelia had to get me out.

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Nicola: Ah, I like this competition. Family against family.

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Trenton: *Raising a brow I need permission to marry you from a 17 year old that I willingly took in from the streets? Is this some sort of test?

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Older Fuchsia: "Oh, please."

*He released the idol's hand and rolled his eyes

Older Fuchsia: See this? This is exactly why this will never work. I'm not some palace princess looking for a sugar daddy. And you're too busy living your dream life to be bogged down with a relationship. One that still includes a kid by the way. And she's almost done high school. She'll kill me if I pull her out now.

*His fingers began to tap against his thigh and he shook his head, both clear indications of his increasing frustrations

Older Fuchsia: This is just such sh*t timing. I don't get it. Why did you even bother?

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Older Trenton: Did you ever stop to consider removing the object the door had been shut with as opposed to removing the entire bloody door?

Fuchsia: *Taking advantage of the buoyancy the water provided to lift the girl above the waves You just have to bob over them. The water gets less choppy further out. And it'll help you practice lesson one: floating~

Suri: *Blushing more from the question than because he took his shirt off Oh, uh, well my dad, he uh... I live with Trenton. Because my dad died. So I kind of get that. I mean it's not the same, obviously! It's different, but, um, yeah. (Crap. Why am I like this?)

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Jules: Ah, thanks.

Adam: Isn't Jules a little too young for you?

Older Suri: *Biting back a laugh Uh, oh. Someone's getting a little cranky~

~~~

Gage: *Frowning "We're going to your father."

Remi: "What!? Why? He ruins everything."

Gage: "Because this is his problem. I didn't sign up for all of this. And because we're better off as a group then sleeping in a motel room, especially because the locals would recognize her and run their mouths."

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Amelia: Um... didn't think that through... Laughs a little then just put the broken door up. At least, it's not all back. The door is not totally broken. I mean look, it can stand up! Door falls over again.

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Nicola: Teases Aw, is that jealously or something, Adam?
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Sang: Not a test. I just don’t want her to feel left out. She’s a sweet kid... I just want her to know that us being together isn’t going to change anything. Sometimes when people get married and someone has a kid already, that kid can feel a little awkward or maybe uncomfortable because of having a new person in their life. I don’t want her to feel that way about us. So not really permission, just...at least talk to her about it. Teens hate having things sprung on them.

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Older Seok: *Trying his best to maintain his cool even though he wasn’t thrilled by how things were unfolding. Because I love you. And I never said you had to be my sugar anything. I asked you to come with me because I thought maybe you’d want to be with me and so I could take you on all the dates I’ve been imagining for so long. Is that so bad? And Pierce? She hates the schools here.

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Pierce: *Tenses when the water hit her face again, having vivid memories of being tormented with water for several years. I want to go back.

Seok: Come on, it’s okay.

Pierce: *Shakes her head, whining and pulling back from Fuchsia.

Jiwoon: I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ve never met my father, but it seems like you two were close.

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Older Pierce: No. He’s only like a couple months younger. Don’t make it weird! *Hits the ball back.

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Adult Pierce: “Right, now I remember what I hated about Desvelar. Nobody ever minds their own damn business.”

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Trenton: I suppose... *He shifted, laying beside the idol as he ran a hand through his hair, considering how to approach the subject What if she isn't alright with it? What then?

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Older Fuchsia: She hates the people, not the school. Her prom is coming up. *Folding his arms and narrowing his eyes at the idol with a huff; being disagreeable was easy, even when it didn't feel good And maybe you should have thought about your tour before uprooting our lives out of LoVe~

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Older Trenton: Yes, good as new.

Fuchsia: Whoa, hold up. *He stopped, instinctively holding the girl tighter Hey, careful. You're going to fall.

Suri: *Looking at Sang and back with a blush Uh, y-yeah. We were. Um, if you were~ to meet your dad, what do you think you would do?

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Jules: He's just trying to distract himself from Suri being hit on by another guy.

Adam: Why would I be doing that? I'm not jealous, I'm unimpressed. *He hit the ball back easily, without any real effort And they're just talking. Suri is completely clueless.

Older Suri: Rude.

~~~

Gage: "Hey. Don't talk sh*t about my island."

Remi: "Yeah, you could at least thank us for saving your ass back there."

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Sang: I don’t know... I mean, maybe we wouldn’t get married today, but I know that one day we will. And we’ll be happy, and everything will be just right~

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Older Seok: *Already tired of being mocked. Uprooting your lives, huh? ...I guess I didn’t realize you saw it that way. I’m glad we cleared that up.

*Sighing, the idol reluctantly turned and started back the way they’d come from. Maybe Fuchsia was right. Maybe coming to Lacuna after all this time was a bad idea.

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Pierce: *Screaming. No! Let me go! I hate water!

Waverly/Seok/Older Sang:

Pierce: Let go!!!

Jiwoon: I think I would- *Pauses, hearing Pierce screaming and panicking. Is she okay?

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Older Pierce: Jiwoon is so not her type anyway. *Hears something going on closer to shore and freezes, ignoring the ball whizzing past her.

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Adult Pierce: “Thank you.” “What did you do again? Besides flirt and make out with my enemy?”

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Trenton: Right... *Hearing screaming Do you hear that?

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Older Fuchsia: (Well that went well...) Hey, look. I didn't--

*His words stopped as soon as he heard the distinct yelling of his own child. And before he could even process that his own daughter was well over the age of shouting like that, he completely paled--his parental instincts only registering one thing:

Older Fuchsia: "That's Pierce."

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Suri: I-I don't know. I've never seen her freak out like that.

Fuchsia: I can't let you go or you'll fall in!

*Despite her fighting against him, he scooped her up, bracing her on his hip to keep her above the water--which wasn't easy as she pulled and clawed to get away. But the last thing he wanted was for her to get caught up in the current.

*And her other father felt the same. He was already taking his shoes and jeans off to be prepared to jump in, even without fully changing

Older Trenton: Easy, Pierce. We're getting you out right now. But you need to calm down.

Adam:

Jules: Hey, are you okay?

Older Suri: I think she's scared. Should we help?

~~~

Remi: *Offended "That flirting saved your life."

Gage: "He is sort of right about that actually. His aptitude is what distracted them."

Remi: "She even said I was a good kisser~"

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Sang: *Sitting up. You hear it too? I thought my ears were ringing. *Gets up, making a move to grab his swim trunks. Come on, this sounds important.

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Older Seok: *Struggling to keep up with Fuchsia’s older self, skidding to a halt at the shoreline. “Why is she freaking out?”

Pierce: *Continues screaming, though she did manage to climb up and hang on to Fuchsia to avoid touching it as much. I hate water!!! I hate it!!!

Jiwoon: She seemed fine stepping in it before...I wonder what changed?

Older Pierce: I remember...it was hard to get over this. I was afraid of being drowned.

Older Sang: Hey, it’s okay, Pierce. Fuchsia’s got you, all right? He’s not going to drop you or let anything bad happen.

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Adult Pierce: “I don’t doubt that. You kiss everyone. You were bound to learn a thing or two eventually.”

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Nicola and Gabriel looks to see what was going on with Pierce.

Nicola: What the heck just happened?! How did Pierce became so scared?

Alius:Pierce! It's gonna be okay!
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Trenton: Agreed. *He joined the idol in grabbing his belongings I suppose our little elopement will have to wait for now.

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Suri: Maybe a fish bit her toe?

Fuchsia: It's okay. We'll get you out. Like Sang said, I've got this.

*He didn't. In fact, he almost lost his footing when she leapt at him, but managed to recover before they could fully fall in. The trouble was that he could either hold her and stay afloat or pull away and swim back to shore, not both.

Older Fuchsia: "She used to hate the stuff before we taught her the ocean wouldn't hurt her... Here."

*He thrust his shirt and pants into the older idol's arms, quickly diving into the water. When the doctor saw this, he settled for only walking into the waters until the tide touched his knees. He knew who was better qualified for this.

Fuchsia: *Seeing the doctor stop Well!? What the f*ck are you waiting--

Older Fuchsia: You have to calm down. *Swimming up to them, he placed a hand on Pierce's back and smiled at her And you~ It's okay if you want to go back. But look, it's just like a bubble bath at home. You love those, don't you?

Jules: Is it because you've almost drowned before?

Older Suri: Oh, look. Dad's helping.

Adam: It is so weird that you call him that.

Older Suri: Ah, it took some getting used to.

~~~

Remi: "Exactly."

Gage: *Approaching the beach "I don't think she meant that as a compliment."

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Sang: *Pulling on his swim trunks. At least we were interrupted after making love this time and not during.

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Jiwoon: Fish can bite?

Pierce: *Still whining, although she stopped screaming when she noticed both of her dads were there now. I want to go home.

Seok: *Quietly, inching a little closer to the group although he still kept his distance in case Pierce needed space. Is it because you want to be there or because you feel safer there? Because if it’s the latter, well, just look around. We’re all here for you. Most of us are in the water with you, see? It’s okay. You’re okay.

Older Pierce: Not exactly... *Looks away from her younger self to focus on the water by her hands. My father had some soldiers of his try and teach my brothers and I how to endure different forms of torture. The goal was kind of like trying to make the ultimate killing machine. A man named General Steel was assigned to train me. He was the meanest man alive...sometimes worse than my father. When I was eight, he wrapped my hair around his palm and dragged me to this metal barrel that had been filled with water. Before I could even realize what we were doing, he shoved my face in it and started gripping the back of my neck with his other hand to hold me down. Every now and then, he’d bring me up for half a second for a gulp of air and then throw me down again. My father used to watch, but he never stopped it. And that was just one of the ways I learned water could hurt me.

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Adult Pierce: “It looks like they’re still here. That’s a relief.”

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Nicola:.....

Gabriel: Hears what Older Pierce says. Hearing this kind of reminds me of all what the crap Amelia put through when she was younger.

Nicola lightly hits Gabriel then points to Alius.

Alius: What happened to my mom?

Nicola: Oh, she had a very hard early life.
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