On the Topside - Chapter 24 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 24
Author Notes: The theme song for this chapter goes out to Leo. Yes, we are finally getting some more Leo love in this chapter.
"Alright then (Alright then)
I could keep your number for a rainy day
That's where this ends
No mistakes, no misbehaving
Oh, I was doing so well
Could we just be friends?
I feel a weakness coming on"
~ The Walk, by Imogen Heap
Chapter Twenty-Four:
Conquest
Rontu sat in his usual spot at the bar in the Lair, creating his typical stack of shot glasses. Because he had lied to Kira. He wasn't going to Tilly's tonight. He had gotten a text message from Shawn, summoning him to the Technodrome later. He had another mission f
On the Topside - Chapter 23 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 23
I hear the voice of rage and ruin
Don't go 'round tonight
It's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise
I hope you got your things together
I hope you are quit prepared to die
Look's like we're in for nasty weather
One eye is taken for an eye
~Bad Moon Rising, by Creedance Clearwater Revival
Chapter Twenty-Three:
To be Ninja
Raphael leaned against the car in shop class, angled toward the classroom door. His foot beat out a rapid and impatient tap, his arms crossed over his chest. Casey should have cooled down by now, right?
"Tch." Raphael turned away from the door. Whatever. He wasn't Leo. Casey could take care of himself, just
On the Topside - Chapter 22 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 22
Author Notes: It was hard picking between two theme songs for this chapter. The other option I had was Be Yourself by Audioslave.
Weep for yourself, my man,
You'll never be what is in your heart
Weep little lion man,
You're not as brave as you were at the start
~Little Lion Man, by Mumford and Sons
Chapter Twenty-Two:
Be Yourself
"How can you be sure he won't attack you again?" asked Woody, arching an unconvinced brow at him.
And that question did force Mikey to pause, his mouth hung open, unable to fill it with words. Ren's rough handling this morning was still uncomfortably fresh in his memory. He still wasn't even sure what he had done to
On the Topside - Chapter 21 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 21
Author Notes: So in this chapter, everyone is trying to figure out everyone else! It's kind of a lot of talking and thinking, but I hope you all find it as interesting as I did writing it.
These walls are paper thin
And everyone hears every little sound
Everyone's a voyeur, they're watching me
Watch them, watch me right now
~Paper Thin Walls, by Modest Mouse
Chapter Twenty-One:
Missing Pieces
Leo set down his phone after hanging up with Donnie. He was in the breakroom for the college janitors. His lunch was untouched, because the first thing he did when he went on break was text Donnie and stare at his phone until he got a response, rapping h
On the Topside - Chapter 20 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 20
Author Notes: This chapter is primarily done through Donnie's PoV, though we will start with just a few others. Leo makes a slight but limited appearance. This chapter's theme song is, thus, dedicated to Donnie and his awkward and somewhat neurotic mind (which I say with love because I can empathize).
But I'm a creep.
I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
I don't care if it hurts.
I want to have control.
I want a perfect body.
I want a perfect soul.
~Creep by Radiohead
Chapter Twenty:
A Promise
Raphael glared at Ren's back as he left with Terrin into the lunchroom. He then switched his narrowed and blazing glower o
On the Topside - Chapter 19 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 19
Author Notes: We start the chapter with Ren yet again. This time he's starting out happy … which, of course, never lasts long for Ren. For theme song, I'm just presenting another part of Leave a Scar. I wanted to have this part before, but I didn't want to make the featured lyrics too long in the last chapter. It still fits this chapter as well, as Ren and Mikey are interacting more.
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
There's a crack in my soul
You thought was a smile
~Leave a Scar, by Marilyn Manson
Chapter Nineteen:
Impasse?
Ren walked into Biology with a satisfied smirk on his face. He felt be
On the Topside - Chapter 18 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 18
Author Notes: There will be some Japanese dialogue in this chapter, but in order to keep the read as smooth as possible, this will be depicted mostly but not exclusively by italics. As much as I would love to actually have all the Japanese words written out, I don't actually know Japanese myself, and the Google translator would probably be a sad attempt at it. Also, I don't want you guys to have to keep going to the bottom or top of the chapter to check the English translations. It disturbs the flow.
I will only include brief phrases of actual Japanese words that I am almost certain (as certain as I can be) are accurate for what I'm trying to
On the Topside - Chapter 17 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 17
Author Notes: So, here's a little somethin'. Just kind of the aftermath of drama. After this, we will embark on the adventure of Mikey and Ren's first day back to school after the fight and Ren will be officially on bodyguard duty.
And if you've had enough of me shamelessly pluggin' theme songs, well, mwuhaha. Here's another. This one goes out to Kira.
Looking through the window to a world of dreams
I can see my future slip away
Honey, you won't get there if you don't believe
I wish the wind would carry a change
~Burning Gold, by Christina Perri
Chapter Seventeen:
Yes and No
The harsh blaring of an alarm clock ripped Raphael from an unusuall
On the Topside - Chapter 16 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 16
Author Notes: And like I promised, we return to the Hamato guys in this chapter. It's packed full of them. Prepare your body for brotherly angst and fluff.
I am featuring part of a song I dedicate to the brothers, in this chapter.
Dear shame, I was safe in your arms
You were there when it all fell apart
I would get so lost in your beautiful lies
~ Dear X (You Don't Own Me), by Disciple
Chapter Sixteen:
No Matter What
Raphael and Kira marched up the stairs in their apartment building together in silence. Upon reaching their doors Kira turned to him.
"Well, good night. I guess I'll see you tomorrow at work," she said with a bright smile.
Raph
On the Topside - Chapter 15 by Shrub420, literature
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On the Topside - Chapter 15
Chapter Fifteen:
Where the Heart Is
There was a silent pause among Hun, Shawn, and Hob after Angel and Rontu shut the door behind themselves. The pause was broken by Hob, who had a thoughtful and skeptical look on his face which he turned to Shawn.
"I dunno, Shawn, the kid definitely liked you before that initiation shit you pulled on him. Can't say he does now."
Shawn stared almost blankly out their tinted windows at their Fangs waiting outside to be called in. "That may be, but his heart was never truly in it before."
Hob snorted. "Well, it ain't in it for sure now."
Shawn remained focused outside their windows. "I disagree. I think have as
On the Topside - Chapter 24 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 24
Author Notes: The theme song for this chapter goes out to Leo. Yes, we are finally getting some more Leo love in this chapter.
"Alright then (Alright then)
I could keep your number for a rainy day
That's where this ends
No mistakes, no misbehaving
Oh, I was doing so well
Could we just be friends?
I feel a weakness coming on"
~ The Walk, by Imogen Heap
Chapter Twenty-Four:
Conquest
Rontu sat in his usual spot at the bar in the Lair, creating his typical stack of shot glasses. Because he had lied to Kira. He wasn't going to Tilly's tonight. He had gotten a text message from Shawn, summoning him to the Technodrome later. He had another mission f
On the Topside - Chapter 23 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 23
I hear the voice of rage and ruin
Don't go 'round tonight
It's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise
I hope you got your things together
I hope you are quit prepared to die
Look's like we're in for nasty weather
One eye is taken for an eye
~Bad Moon Rising, by Creedance Clearwater Revival
Chapter Twenty-Three:
To be Ninja
Raphael leaned against the car in shop class, angled toward the classroom door. His foot beat out a rapid and impatient tap, his arms crossed over his chest. Casey should have cooled down by now, right?
"Tch." Raphael turned away from the door. Whatever. He wasn't Leo. Casey could take care of himself, just
On the Topside - Chapter 22 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 22
Author Notes: It was hard picking between two theme songs for this chapter. The other option I had was Be Yourself by Audioslave.
Weep for yourself, my man,
You'll never be what is in your heart
Weep little lion man,
You're not as brave as you were at the start
~Little Lion Man, by Mumford and Sons
Chapter Twenty-Two:
Be Yourself
"How can you be sure he won't attack you again?" asked Woody, arching an unconvinced brow at him.
And that question did force Mikey to pause, his mouth hung open, unable to fill it with words. Ren's rough handling this morning was still uncomfortably fresh in his memory. He still wasn't even sure what he had done to
On the Topside - Chapter 21 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 21
Author Notes: So in this chapter, everyone is trying to figure out everyone else! It's kind of a lot of talking and thinking, but I hope you all find it as interesting as I did writing it.
These walls are paper thin
And everyone hears every little sound
Everyone's a voyeur, they're watching me
Watch them, watch me right now
~Paper Thin Walls, by Modest Mouse
Chapter Twenty-One:
Missing Pieces
Leo set down his phone after hanging up with Donnie. He was in the breakroom for the college janitors. His lunch was untouched, because the first thing he did when he went on break was text Donnie and stare at his phone until he got a response, rapping h
On the Topside - Chapter 20 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 20
Author Notes: This chapter is primarily done through Donnie's PoV, though we will start with just a few others. Leo makes a slight but limited appearance. This chapter's theme song is, thus, dedicated to Donnie and his awkward and somewhat neurotic mind (which I say with love because I can empathize).
But I'm a creep.
I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
I don't care if it hurts.
I want to have control.
I want a perfect body.
I want a perfect soul.
~Creep by Radiohead
Chapter Twenty:
A Promise
Raphael glared at Ren's back as he left with Terrin into the lunchroom. He then switched his narrowed and blazing glower o
On the Topside - Chapter 19 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 19
Author Notes: We start the chapter with Ren yet again. This time he's starting out happy … which, of course, never lasts long for Ren. For theme song, I'm just presenting another part of Leave a Scar. I wanted to have this part before, but I didn't want to make the featured lyrics too long in the last chapter. It still fits this chapter as well, as Ren and Mikey are interacting more.
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
There's a crack in my soul
You thought was a smile
~Leave a Scar, by Marilyn Manson
Chapter Nineteen:
Impasse?
Ren walked into Biology with a satisfied smirk on his face. He felt be
On the Topside - Chapter 18 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 18
Author Notes: There will be some Japanese dialogue in this chapter, but in order to keep the read as smooth as possible, this will be depicted mostly but not exclusively by italics. As much as I would love to actually have all the Japanese words written out, I don't actually know Japanese myself, and the Google translator would probably be a sad attempt at it. Also, I don't want you guys to have to keep going to the bottom or top of the chapter to check the English translations. It disturbs the flow.
I will only include brief phrases of actual Japanese words that I am almost certain (as certain as I can be) are accurate for what I'm trying to
On the Topside - Chapter 17 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 17
Author Notes: So, here's a little somethin'. Just kind of the aftermath of drama. After this, we will embark on the adventure of Mikey and Ren's first day back to school after the fight and Ren will be officially on bodyguard duty.
And if you've had enough of me shamelessly pluggin' theme songs, well, mwuhaha. Here's another. This one goes out to Kira.
Looking through the window to a world of dreams
I can see my future slip away
Honey, you won't get there if you don't believe
I wish the wind would carry a change
~Burning Gold, by Christina Perri
Chapter Seventeen:
Yes and No
The harsh blaring of an alarm clock ripped Raphael from an unusuall
On the Topside - Chapter 16 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 16
Author Notes: And like I promised, we return to the Hamato guys in this chapter. It's packed full of them. Prepare your body for brotherly angst and fluff.
I am featuring part of a song I dedicate to the brothers, in this chapter.
Dear shame, I was safe in your arms
You were there when it all fell apart
I would get so lost in your beautiful lies
~ Dear X (You Don't Own Me), by Disciple
Chapter Sixteen:
No Matter What
Raphael and Kira marched up the stairs in their apartment building together in silence. Upon reaching their doors Kira turned to him.
"Well, good night. I guess I'll see you tomorrow at work," she said with a bright smile.
Raph
On the Topside - Chapter 15 by Shrub420, literature
Literature
On the Topside - Chapter 15
Chapter Fifteen:
Where the Heart Is
There was a silent pause among Hun, Shawn, and Hob after Angel and Rontu shut the door behind themselves. The pause was broken by Hob, who had a thoughtful and skeptical look on his face which he turned to Shawn.
"I dunno, Shawn, the kid definitely liked you before that initiation shit you pulled on him. Can't say he does now."
Shawn stared almost blankly out their tinted windows at their Fangs waiting outside to be called in. "That may be, but his heart was never truly in it before."
Hob snorted. "Well, it ain't in it for sure now."
Shawn remained focused outside their windows. "I disagree. I think have as
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