ZZZ Adventures

Commission 3

Now with Hero sniffing around our business, I had to bench out on commissions. And as much as I understand the importance of that....it still irked me. It meant i couldn't investigate my birthmark or who hired Disappear without gaining suspicion. So I headed to the gym to take my frustrations out. To which that actually scared some people away because I got a little too rough with the punching bag. Well....almost everyone.

"Having a hard time bro?" I looked up to see Anton, "Yknow I've never seen yah this worked up before. Hope you aren't stressing yourself out. It's not healthy for the mind and don't forget people care too!"

......Why does this guy always pop up nowadays? I keep bumping into him on sixth street more often now. Though I'm not complaining. He's actually fun to hang with. Safe to say we've grown into quick friends already.

"I'm fine Anton. Just a lot going on...." I sigh.

"Yeah? Well air it out on me! Me and my bro got good listening!" Anton says proudly, his drill "bro" whirring in agreement.

......do i really wanna tell him everything that's been happening? I guess I got nothing to lose. So I explained a little. Ok maybe a lot-

Anton listened though, "That's pretty intense....how about I help you research? Better with other bros than just by yourself! 'Sides you have more time now!"

"Uh....you sure? I mean I'm down for some help but you're usually so busy..." I said sheepishly.

"Nah it's cool. Got the day off! Cmoooon don't leave me hanging! I'm already fired up and ready for some action...!" Before i could answer, he was already dragging me to my place.

"ACK- AT LEAST GIVE ME A WARNING-" I shouted.

Eventually we went straight to the books, researching everything we could find. Informational books, non fiction books, books on strange markings, even historical books. I just needed to know more about this birthmark!

"Hey whatcha guys doing here?" Billy randomly appeared, looking at one of the books, "This a book club...?"

"Hm? Nah just a little research on my mark" I point at the line of stars on my collarbone, "Remember it absorbed the data chip? Just wanna know what's up. Also this is Anton. He wanted to help."

"Yo! Wanna help a couple of bros out?" Anton asked.

"Oooooh heck yeah sign me up! But....why not just look at this book?" Billy motioned to the fairytale book he was holding, "I mean it has similar marks...."

"Yeah but...it's a fairytale. Hell I still remember it. It's about two dragon gods of all light and darkness in a doomed love that ended in a never ending war. Choosing select ones to be their soldiers...." I shrugged, "Think their names were Universia and Galacnix...."

Anton sniffled, "T-That's so tragic bro....what if your rival was your bro?!"

"Yeesh. Didn't think it'd be that harsh! But....now that you mention it. Isn't it a crazy coincidence that you're a dragon thiren and WITH a mark of a chosen soldier?! So cool!" Billy said.

Anton peeked at the book, "Huh....actually yeah. That's pretty spot on. There's even some....spell to reach out to the successor...? How the heck is that possible?"

"What...? Let me see that!" I look at the book, ".....this looks like some paranormal shit."

Billy looked excited, "You should totally give it a whirl!"

"You know DAMN well I don't fuck with paranormal shit! No demons, no witches, no ghosts, NADA-" I huffed, "Besides what if it doesn't work...? Then what?"