_ ᔕTᖇᗩᑎGE ᗪIᗩᖇY _

[Xura]

What does tucker mean? Lol. #american #noteducated #australianterms


* I think you meant Barbie, as in Barbie doll, right?

XD jk lol

[Apyrisol]

XD I don't understand this kind of stuff XD I'm from 'Murica. I AM Irish dou. Like 65% Irish and 40% German. I'm like 5% French dou XD. But still born in 'Murica!

[Xura]

We arrived in front of the estate. There were guards in black tuxedos all around the perimeter, and two guards with a list by the door. We walked up to them.
Guard: Name?
Me: Scarlett Hunter. And this is my sister, Alice.
Guard: You're on the list, go on in.
We went in. There was a large ballroom where people were dancing in masks.
Me: This is a mask party?
Amy: Oopsie! Must've read the invitation wrong. Sorry bout that, sis! But then again, you didn't exactly help me, so it could have been an easy detail to miss.
She shrugged, pulled out a mask from her purse, and put it on.
Me: .__. Is this revenge for falling asleep on you?
Amy: Maybe.
I sighed.
Amy: I'll be over that way if you need anything, Hun
She walked away, submerging herself in the crowd.
*over ear* Amy: Are the coms working?
Me: Yup.
Amy: Good. Spend about forty-five minutes mingling to look normal.
I went over by a table with food and picked up a weird tomato basil cracker thingy. I took a bite and immediately spit it out.
Me: Ugh! What is that? That's not food!
A man in a mask walked up to me

Guy: Not a fan of the Horderves?
Me: Not at all. These are disgusting!
He laughed.
Guy: I'm Shawn.
He lifted my hand to his lips and kissed it.
Me: Really? The clichés? You're going to kiss my hand?
Shawn: You love it, don't you?
I shrugged and smiled.
Me: Yeah, maybe.
He grinned.
Shawn: You don't seem to be the fancy party type, especially since you didn't even bring a mask.
Me: I don't really go to parties and, perhaps I have nothing to hide.
He tilted his head a little.
Shawn: That's an interesting excuse.
I punched his shoulder playfully.
Me: Hey! It is not an excuse.
Shawn: Sure it's not. But I don't believe you.
Me: You're smart and handsome. Don't see that a lot.
I took a glass off of a tray, and sipped a little of it.
Me: Ugh.
Shawn: Don't like the sparkling water?
Me: What is with this place?!
He laughed.
Shawn: So, you admit that you have secrets?
Me: Oh, yes. Lots of them. I'm an enigma. And a Rubix cube- I'm impossible to figure out.
He laughed again.
Shawn: Well, I'd like to solve that mystery.
Me: Ha, good luck.
I smiled.
Shawn: Would you like to dance with me?
I set down the glass of sparkling ick.
Me: Okay, but just letting you know, I'm taken.
Shawn: Taken by my good looks?
I half-laughed.
Me: You wish. I have a boy-friend.
Shawn: Well, why wouldn't you? You're gorgeous. But let's see if I can get you to forget about your boyfriend by the end of the night.
I raised an eyebrow.
Me: You're crazy if you think that's gonna happen.
He laughed again. Then, suddenly grabbed my waist as a song started up. He took my hand and pressed me against his chest. I tried to wiggle away but it was no use. I was locked tight in his embrace.
Shawn: You know, I can tell when someone has dyed their hair.
Me: Oh can you?
Shawn: It's a superpower of mine. Clearly, you've dyed yours. Any specific reason why?
Me: does there need to be?
Shawn: Well, you said you're an enigma. I want to be one step closer to solving the Rubix cube.
He smiled and spun me outwards.
Me: I come from a difficult past. I just needed a change in look.
I spun back into his arms, and he stretched my hand outwards. We took a few steps sideways and turned so that we were both chest to chest again.
Shawn: Ah, I see. You know, you haven't even told me your name yet.
Me: Oh. I haven't?
Shawn: Are you going to tell me?
Me: It depends.
Shawn: Depends? On what?
He tilted me backwards off his arm as the song came to a close. Our faces were close and I whispered.
Me: Do you want my real name, or the name I used to get in here?
He smiled and lifted me back up.
Shawn: You didn't look like a big donator to this company.
I shrugged.
Shawn: So who are you?
Me: A hacker lacking in the cash department.
He laughed.
Shawn: And you just wanted a free ride?
Me: Maybe.
Shawn: But what's your name? Your real name?
Me: I'll tell you if you can earn it. But for now, you can call me Scarlett, Scarlett Hunter.
Shawn: Oh you're too cruel, Scarlett.
I laughed.
Me: This night has been more about me than you. Come on, tell me who you are.
Shawn: Ah, but of course.
He gave a playful bow.
Shawn: I am Shawn Xaiviar, and I am a thief.
The color drained from my face.
*over coms* Amy: Did I just hear the name Xaiviar? Is that who you've been cozying up to?!
Uh oh diary. Now what?

Me: A-A *ahem* a thief?
*Amy: Play it cool.
Shawn: I know, I was reluctant to say anything at first, because I didn't want to scare you.
Me: Scare me?
I laughed.
Me: As if!
Shawn: That's a strange reaction.
I lowered my voice
Me: I'm not just a low-paid hacker. I'm here to steal something too.
A smile slowly crawled up his cheeks.
Shawn: Well, Scarlett, you are indeed an enigma.
*Amy: What?! You told him you're here to steal something?!
Shawn: Would that be potion 13?
Me: How did you guess?
Shawn: Ah, well. I have my talents.
Me: You know... As long as we're after the same thing, I think we should help each other.
He stared intently at me.
Shawn: You know, you don't seem like the type of person for this work. I can tell when people are playing with others, Everything you've told me so far is true...
He paused, took a breath, and looked around.
Shawn: Except who your partner is
I took a step back.
Shawn: You're fun, Scarlett. I like you. That's why, I'm going to make this bet with you. If I get the potion first, you need to break up with your boyfriend and go on a date with me. And if you get the potion first, I'll spread the word that you beat me. And that ought to give you so much business, you'll be a criminal underworld celebrity by the end of the week.
Me: Hm. High stakes...
*Amy: Don't do it, Xura. You can't win! He's an expert.
Me: Deal!
*Amy: Ugh. Why don't you ever listen to me?!
Shawn: May the best thief win.
He winked at me and disappeared into the crowd.
*Me: It's time to get out of this dress. I'm changing into my shield gear.
*Amy: You brought that in a compact purse?
*Me: I have mad folding skills. Just kidding, there's a button that turns it into a cube.
*Amy: Good. I'll try and stall Xaiviar.
I ran into a bathroom and began to change.
*Me: How are you going to do that?
*Amy: Simplest trick in the book, spill food on him and then stall by trying to clean it off.
*Me: Seems legit.
I changed into my shield outfit messed with features to make it look like I was in an elegant dress. I stepped out of the bathroom and headed up the stairs.
*Amy: He's on his way.
I half-ran down the hallway in front of a big safe room. I uncamoflauged, pulled out the lipstick and started Burning a hole through the safe wall. After I made a large circle, I kicked it in.
*Amy: He's climbing the stairs.
I was about to step into it, but I found that I had a laser grid security system, where if I even touched the floor, ceiling, or walls it would go off.
*Me: Amy, I have a problem. I can't get to it.
Shawn reached the top of the stairs. He ran toward me.
Shawn: Wow. A special outfit? You change fast.
I shrugged.
Me: Nice sauce stain. So now what?
He looked into the safe.
Shawn: Wasn't expecting that. If only we had wings.
Me: I have wings. I can't fly.
He laughed and I blushed.
Me: Hey! It's not funny.
Shawn: Sorry, that was insensitive. But.. Uh... Why can't you fly? That's really not normal.
Me: Like I said before, I'm an enigma. Now how are we going to get to this.
A guard stepped into the hallway.
Guard: Hey! What are you-
I threw a tranquil dart at him. He crumbled to the floor.
Shawn: Nice shot.
Me: Thanks.
I shuffled around in my purse. Nothing helpful at the moment.
Me: Look around for something useful.
I walked into Charles Kaplan's room. There was a few bags, some crumbled foil with peanut butter and jelly crumbs on it, and lots of pictures of him on the wall. I grabbed the foil and went back to the safe.
Shawn: Got something?
Me: I think.
I unraveled the foil and folded all the sides upwards.
Shawn: What's that going to do?
I dropped it into the safe and it deflected the lasers.
Me: That.
Shawn: Smart and Beautiful. Don't see that a lot.

{{{small footnote: I have no idea if that works. Probably not. Don't try this at home, strangers!}
{{Editor's footnote (It's me, Coolpaw5): Well, I don't have any lasers at home to test this with :T #SassyCoolpaw}}
{{{ Author's footnote: *holds ice to burn* }}}

I smiled and stepped onto the foil. I shook it forward, moving at a slow pace. Finally, I got close enough. The potion was on a wooden display and had four posts around it, making a roof.
Me: It's pressure sensitive.
Shawn: I'll try and find something.
I saw a vent in the corner of the room. I could make a break for it. Okay. I grabbed the bottle and ran to the vent as the alarm went off. Shawn ran to the room just as I began to climb into the shaft.
Me: Pleasure meeting you, Shawny-boy!
He ran after me and yanked me down.
Shawn: Not so fast!
He slung me across his shoulder. I screamed as he ran into Charles's bedroom. Guards were piling up the stairs. He closed the door, locked it, and snatched the potion away from me.
Me: Oh well that's not nice.
Shawn: Neither is trying to pin the theft on me and getting away.
Me: Pfft. Don't act so innocent. You were trying to steal it too.
Shawn: We need to get out of here but if we go out the window, we'll be surrounded by guards in seconds.
We sat in thought as we heard banging on the door.
Me: I have a plan. Open the window.
He opened the window.
Me: Now grab my hand.
Shawn: ... Why?
Me: Don't ask questions!
He grabbed my hand. I twisted a knob on my belt. Invisibility.
Shawn: Scarlett? I can feel you, but Where'd you go?
He was invisible too.
Me: I'm right here.
The guards busted down the door. They looked around, seeing an empty room and an open window.
Guard: They've gone out the window! Let's go!
We waited until they went all the way downstairs. I untwisted the knob and fell backwards. I felt faint and could hardly move.
Shawn: Scarlett? Are you alright?
Me: Jake? Is that you?
Shawn: Jake? No. I'm The much-better-looking Shawn.
Me: Shawn? Oh... I met someone named Shawn tonight. He's nice.
He half laughed.
Shawn: Come on, silly goose. You just saved our tails. I don't know how, but you did. You win.
He gave me the Potion.
Me: Am I supposed to drink this?
Shawn: It depends. Will it influence you to fall madly in love with me?
I shook my head and shakily stood up. Reality hit me like a punch in the face.
Me: Yeah, right.
He laughed.
Me: Now direct me to the exit sign please. I have a huge headache.
Shawn: Don't worry, I'll get you out of here.
He lifted me princess-style into the air.
Me: Woah there buddy!
Shawn: Act like you've just had a severe allergy reaction.
Me: ... Why?
Shawn: Don't ask questions!
He ran out of the room and down the stairs. The crowd was already in a panic about the break-in. We just made it fifty times worse.
Shawn: Out of the way! This girl just had a severe allergic attack from the shrimp!
I put on a show, gasping for air and clutching my chest. Amy rushed over to us.
Amy: Oh my! That's my sister. It's going to be okay Scarlet. Just hold on sugar cube, Alice is here.
The three of us ran out into a limo. I got off of Shawn's lap.
Shawn: Oh. Hi Amy.
Amy: You traitor.
Shawn: So I see you're Scarlett's partner.
Amy: Yeah.
Shawn: Is this a mission for Thunder?
Amy: No.
We drove in silence.
Me: Wow. This is awkward.
Shawn: How did uh.. You two start working together?
Me: We're friends.
Shawn: ... I thought you didn't make friends.
Amy: I thought you said you were loyal to Thunder
She shrugged
Amy: Guess things change, don't they?
We stopped when we were at a safe distance away. We all got out of the car. Shawn pulled the potion out from his tuxedo and handed it to me.
Shawn: This is yours, I believe you won it fair and square.
I took it.
Me: Thanks.
Shawn: And uh.. Don't worry. I'll embellish the story of how you got that.
Me: I appreciate that.
Shawn: I hope we see each other again soon, Scarlett. And if your relationship status changes in my favor, come and find me.
Me: We'll see.
I smiled.
Amy: Don't call him.
Shawn: A pleasure seeing you again too, Amy.
Amy: The feeling is not mutual. I hope I never have to see your face again.
She got into the car.
Shawn: Wow. She didn't threaten to kill me, or beat me to a pulp. She must really like you.
Me: Guess you got lucky you saved the right girl tonight.
He nodded.
Shawn: Yeah. In more ways than one. I hope to see more of you.
I smiled, hugged him, and got into the car.

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Xura, as she wrote that last part down, had her foot in the car door. She turned around when she saw Shawn reaching for a hug.
"Come on, Shawn." She said with another laugh. "How many more do you need?"
"Just one for the long trip home" He said with such pleading eyes, she couldn't resist. She dropped her diary in the grass and gave him another big hug. He grinned.
"Alright," he said. "Thanks. I still can't believe someone beat me."
"Oh well..." She flipped her long hair. "How can you expect to compete with Za-Zow?" She gestured to herself and he laughed.
"Goodbye, Scarlett Hunter," he said woefully.
She slipped into the limo and shut the door with one final glance out the window.
Shawn let out a long sigh. There went the girl of his dreams.
But then, he saw something glittering in the grass. He bent down and scooped it up.
"ᔕTᖇᗩᑎGE ᗪIᗩᖇY", it read in big letters. Underneath it was a small inscription, "property of Xura".
He examined it with curiosity. Who was Xura?
As he walked to his hotel, he began to read it.

"Dear Diary,
Or should I call you DIEry, Today is not my day..."

Xura checked her purse, pockets, suit, everything. She couldn't find it. She let out an ear-piercing scream
"What's wrong?!" Amy exclaimed.
"My Diary! My diary!" She cried. "It's gone!"

TᕼE Eᑎᗪ Oᖴ ᔕTᖇᗩᑎGE ᗪIᗩᖇY

Or is it?


ᔕTᖇᗩᑎGE ᗪIᗩᖇY TᗯO!.

[CookieCat000]

What does tucker mean? Lol. #american #noteducated #australianterms


* I think you meant Barbie, as in Barbie doll, right?

XD jk lol

Barby= Barbeque
Bush Tucker = Food


And
DUN DUN DUNNNNN

[Xura]

Lol. I always love it when you guys comment. Now I know Australian words XD

[CookieCat000]

Lol. I always love it when you guys comment. Now I know Australian words XD

Yes, Australian slang

[Apyrisol]

when I finish my reaction: (I was laying on my couch) *shoots up into sitting* NO! NO NO NO NO!

[`iwa chan ']

OMG!

[riftintime]

WHAT. I JUST FINISHED READING THIS! THIS IS AMAZING

[KatLove]

OMG IVE BEEN GONE FOR SOOOO LONG BUT IM BACK!! I JUST FINISHED READING AND OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH MYYYY GODDDDDD!!!
GOSH I NEED TO READ THE SECOND ONE, LIKE NOW!!!