One Helluva Time

Chapter 20- Loona's Promise

~~Elliot POV~~

It's been just about 6 months since I finally killed Faragó, and things were good. Moxxie, Millie, and Blitz have figured out how to use disguises so they have jobs now. I remembered about the Purge and pooled some money together to get a stockpile of supplies. But that isn't important, because it was my birthday. That morning I woke up and for once I was alone in the bed.

Elliot: "Loona?"

Then I smelled something... bacon!

I put my pants and shirt on, yeah I sleep in just my underwear so what, and went downstairs. Once I got down there I saw Moxxie and Millie teaming up for breakfast. Blitz was holding a large gift in his hands. As soon as I got downstairs someone snuck up behind me. I grabbed them and slammed them on the ground, with my arm on their throat.

Loona: "It's me! It's me, Loona!"

Elliot: "Oh fuck, I'm so sorry babe. I just felt something behind me and freaked out."

Loona laughed a bit.

Loona: "You're fine, I understand. Well, happy birthday!"

She wrapped her arms around me and kissed my forehead. Blitz walked up and handed me the gift he was holding.

Blitz: "Happy birthday!"

Elliot: "Thank you, but you really didn't have to."

Blitz: "But we did anyway."

I grabbed it and sat down on the couch, as I did Moxxie and Millie came in. When I opened it I saw it was something I've needed for a while now. A brand new machete, during my fight with Faragó my first was severely damaged. It had a metallic grip wrapped in leather, and a nice shiny blade of steel.

Elliot: "Thank you guys. This means a lot."

Loona: "It's no problem. We owe you."

The others nodded in agreement, and M&M went back into the kitchen. About 2 minutes later they came back out with tons of pancakes, eggs, and bacon. We ate a lot, and talked, but not that much. After a couple hours, around dinner time, I heard knocking at the door. I opened the door to see Donnie, Abby, James, Levi, and a very disgruntled Will. James was holding a very large cake. I invited them in and Donnie punched me in the shoulder.

Donnie: "Happy birthday cocksucker."

I chuckled and punched him back, we sat down and just started to hang out. We watched TV, and played Dungeons & Dragons after I found my old set. All of us did the whole shortest straw trick to find who'd be the Dungeon Master, and it was Loona. Will refused to play, no matter how much I asked. Loona really had a talent for fleshing out the characters and environment. The adventure was about 3 hours long, then Donnie had an idea.

Donnie: "Hey Elliot, I bet I can kick your girlfriend's ass."

I laughed along with pretty much everyone else, and Will just scoffed and turned his head away. After looking at Loona and getting her go ahead I turned towards Donnie.

Elliot: "Okay if you can beat Loona, empty handed for both of you, I'll give ya $250. Deal?"

Donnie put his hand out which I shook.