Chapter 757: Seeding Nature (1) (2/2)

”About that, what's the play about?” Harry inquired as he soon found himself a little unwelcomed by Gwen, as usual, but enthusiastically answered by Anna... as usual.

”It's a musical! About bandits of darkness that died a horrible death pursuing their dreams!” She chimed.

”The Arabian Nights spin-off,” Nik quietly added as Harry seemed more impressed by how Gwen seemed to lean towards Nik.

However, this wasn't the time to ask questions, not with Gwen present in the scene herself, and soon, the group approached towards the dressing area. With The group's over-all presentation, they soon got to enter backstage earlier than the mid-break of the play and finally found Mj.

”Tada...” Mj greeted the group with a dull tone.

Her eyes mocking the ones found in corpses, the glimmer of hope all but lost in her. Her beautiful and prominent red hair was hidden away by the clothed barks of a tree that was her costume while her moving arms, too, represented two branches of the tree. The top of her 'balding' tree head was yet to be covered by green, bristle bushes.

”I don't know about anyone else but you'll be the best tree in the play!” Harry spoke instantly. His words making everybody's lips twitch before he seemed to have realized something and apologized sheepishly.

”Sorry about that! It's just that... I've been going through many events where I have to fake compliment and stuff like that.”

”That's why you wore the tux?” Mj inquired as her gaze narrowed.

”Oh, enough with the tux. Not that I can change it,” Harry rolled his eyes while Nik mused from the side.

'He still doesn't know his father is now up and dandy once again? Almost makes me pity Parker... I could have shown a little tolerance... or maybe not.'

”Fine, it must be tough,” Mj responded with dripping sarcasm.

”Whatever! You'll do amazing! Kelly said that these kinds of roles are only given out once. The next play, you'll get something cool to play!” Anna hugged, her words comforting Mj surprisingly as her branches wriggled and wrapped around Anna.

'I should press 'X' for doubt. Who knows what Loki'll do in a few days... no, it should be three days now. She's going to ruin Halloween for everyone this year...' Nik sighed once again.

But why would he stop Loki? It wasn't his job to act as a hero but to earn commissions from the work.

”Ehm, I wish you the best,” Gwen nodded, taking a formal approach.

”She's a tree!” Poole chuckled, ”The thing she can ruin with such a role is by... rolling across the stage drunk... or naked. No, probably a naked Mj will only make the play far better. It's about bandits, no?”

Her words made Spider's and Gwen's expression dark while Nik coughed a chuckled, signifying the success of Poole's joke.

”Hmm? Is something the matter? There must be something funny written on my forehead,” Mj sneered while Gwen averted her gaze, she felt partially responsible this time.

”Well,” rubbing the back of his head, Nik smiled and replied honestly, ”There's not much left of your forehead so...”

”Let's talk outside!” Growling, Mj held Nik by his hand and pulled him out of the room before entering through the door opposite to the changing room and entering the dark back of the stage.

”Yeah?” Nik inquired once Mj had him cornered.

”Did you know? Ray's connection with the creator of the Hand?” Mj calmed down.

”All I know is that this... mysterious founder helped Ray and now Ray's had enough of his kind intentions. Well, he was in some form of Trap ninja division of the Hand comprised only of cute boys and men. Why? What did he say?”

”He... said he's going for a trip to finally take down the founder of the Hand but... a, well, a portal appeared behind him leading to something dark and dangerous. Both of them jumped in without hesitation and... well, that guy with him had disappeared, too,” Mj replied truthfully.

”Speaking of danger,” Nik caught Mj's hand and pushed her into the corner this time, his face dangerously close to her as she gasped.

”H-Hey! What gives?!”

”What gives?” Nik inquired again before a smile appeared on his lips, ”Nothing. But didn't you hear Gwen? You need a good luck kiss,” Nik waggled his brows suggestively, his words equivalent of a devil's hot, encouraging whispers as the tip of his nose brushed against hers.

”Not happening,” pursing her lips, Mj glared. She already felt tense by going in front of a crowd and Nik's actions weren't helping her either, at least, not in the way she sought, at least. However, her slightly glazed eyes making her green pupils reflect the occasional lighting conveyed quite a few unexplained and unexplored thoughts.

”Really? What if I insist?” Nik inquired, however, his hands let go of Mj's wrists that made her feel stunned while Nik reached forward to lock Mj's surroundings by placing his palms against the adjacent walls of the corner and flanking Mj into the corner.

”What if I were to insist on getting Nature's true kiss?”

”Then nature would, unfortunately, smack the top of your head.”

”Now, now, what if I promise to plant more seed?” Nik inquired with a dirty grin, ”I'm sure I'll leave nature satisfied with my seeding skills and ability. I dig deep, after all.”

Hearing his words laced with so many sexual innuendos, Mj blushed, far heavier than she actually believed herself to.

”Hmm? They aren't in the hall?!” Gwen's words sounded but Nik could already see Poole and Spider curiously peeking their heads from the edge.

Surprised by Gwen's voice, Mj suddenly latched her left branch onto Nik's collar and grunted, ”What happens next, you'll be the one to explain everything to Anna!” With that, Watson pulled Nik towards her only uncovered part of her body and pressed her comely and warm lips against Nik's. Her eyes closing up to hide her passionate gaze while her mouth was surprised by the sheer change in Nik's taste and yet, it was a welcoming surprise.

A few muffled moans are all it lasted for as mj quickly pushed Nik back and hurried off only for Nik to snicker, ”I want the full nature's package after the play!”

”Fuck you!” Mj replied and left off from the other exit.

”Huh? Where's Mary?” Gwen finally saw her other counterparts leaning against the wall and looked forward to finding a pleasant Nik shrugging, ”I wouldn't know. She metaphorically kicked me in the balls and left. I shouldn't have insulted her costume.”

”Yeah, you shouldn't!” Gwen sighed while Poole and Spider marveled at Gwen's innocence and yet seeing Nik's gaze land on the duo, a knowing smile on his face, both of them looked towards each other with flushed cheeks and gulped simultaneously.

”You're planning to stay here? Come on, let's go!” Gwen picked the two counterparts with a huff while Nik followed.