When Crossbow Meets Blade

Chapter 45

"Big Sis! Big Sis! Wake up!!" Chang'e practically screeched in Wanwan's ear, making her wake up in shock. As she shot up from her bed, she made sure to hold the mage in her arms so as to not drop her.

Still sleepy, Wanwan rubbed her eyes and groggily asked, "What is it? I wanna slee-"

Chang'e interrupted by pulling her hand and dragging her out the room. "Its Big Bro Ling's birthday! We already planned a party!"

As the exited her room, Wanwan heard banging beside her. She turned and looked at the source of the sound, finding out it was from Ling's room. The door was covered in tape and secured with wooden planks, as if to lock him in the room. From inside, they could hear his voice. 

"Oi, you fuckers! Let me out now!!"

As the two girls arrived at the living room which was decorated with balloons and colourful thingies idk i dont go to parties lol, they noticed Zilong and Baxia wearing party hats.

"Whats going on?"Wanwan asked.

"Didnt Chang'e tell you? Its Ling's birthday, and we're celebrating." Zilong answered, blowing a balloon only for it to burst in front of his face, making him squeal like a girl.

"What?! Oh come on, I just woke up! At least let me get dressed!" Wanwan said in a panic.

"No can do. As you can see, another door's about to go down if we dont hurry," Baxia pointed to Ling's door, which already had cracks forming.

Chang'e grabbed a hair brush and started to brush Wanwan's hair, tying it into a simple ponytail like Zilong's. Then, she sprayed perfume on her, making Wanwan cough a little.

"Wait, what about presents? I dont have anything to give him!" Wanwan said anxiously, watching his door slowly break.

As Baxia ran to finally open the door, Zilong placed two boxes in Wanwan's arms.

"Dont worry, I have it all planned out. You give the red box first, and then the blue one," He gestured to the two boxes in her arms. Not wanting to argue, she sighed and agreed.

After Baxia removed the last plank from the door, he was immediately knocked down by a furious Ling, who was panting and sweating from all the shouting and banging.

"Oi oi oi, which one of you fuckers did this?!" He asked as if he was going to go insane.

"..."

"..."

"Happy birthday...?" they all announced, a little scared of him.

Baxia, with an awkward smile, popped the party popper, the confetti falling in his head.

Ling's body eased up as he asked, "Whats the meaning of this?" Zilong chuckled as he made his way to Ling, placing a party hat on his head which was lopsided.

"Seriously? Its your birthday, dumbass. Come on, lets celebrate!" He cheered, slapping him on the back. Chang'e walked up to Ling, holding up her present.

"Here you go, Big Bro Ling! Its my present! I hope you like it!" she gave the biggest and cutest smile as she held up her present and waited for him to take it. He bent down and accepted it, patting her head.

"Thanks," he said, a little smile forming on his face. He opened the box and saw that she got him a pendant in a shape of a bunny sitting on a crescent moon.

"I got that so you could attach it to your sword! Its a good luck charm! Do you like it?" She beamed and asked hopefully, her eyes literally sparkling.

"Of course I do, thanks." he said, earning a smile from her. Baxia was up next. He held a fish tank and accidentally splashed water on Ling.

"Yo, here's mine. " He proudly presented his present, which were two turtles in a fish tank.

Ling stared in confusion, not knowing what to say in response.

"Well? Take it." Baxia said, shaking the tank slightly. Ling hesitantly took the tank, weirded out.

"Uh- thanks?" he replied.

"By the way, those turtles have a name. One is Ling and the other is W-"

"I think I can come up with better names, thank you very much," Ling interrupted, staring daggers at him which made him shut his mouth.

Ling placed the tank on the table, thanking Baxia for it. 

Zilong slapped Ling on his back again, making him want to snap his neck in half.

"So I dont have anything to give you, but!"

"..."

Zilong opened his arms wide open, which scared Ling tremendously. He walked towards him as Ling retreated.

"BRING IT IN FOR A HUGG"

Ling had no choice but to accept it, though he was disgusted. He gave a slight pack on Zilong's back, not knowing what on earth to do.

"So I know you've hated me ever since I was chosen to become the Guardian of the Dragon's Altar, so I-"

"I still hate you for that."

"Oh :D"

Ling felt a little happy that he received a hug, especially because he's never received hugs as often. So he found that 'gift' as special as the other.

The last one remaining was Wanwan, who was standing behind the rest. As they all turned to look at her, she immediately tensed up and was too frightened to move. The two boxes nearly fell out from her hands.

"H-Huh? Oh..! Uh- R-red box..?!" She stuttered, all of a sudden turning into a mess. Ling stared at her ponytail, finding it amusing that she wasnt in her usual hairstyle.

Finally getting herself together, she handed the red box to him.

"U-Uh, honestly? I dont k-know whats in this either.." she said, realising how stupid she sounded right after. Ling took the box and opened it, almost gagging at the sight.

It was a pink skirt.

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"..."

'BWAHAHAHA GOOD CHOICE ZI!" Wanwan cried, rolling on the floor and clutching onto her stomach. Chang'e giggled silently while Baxia tried to muffle his laughs. Zilong stood there, a proud look on his face.

"See? Told you I had it under control."

"I will fucking burn this thing." Ling threatened, his hand holding tightly onto the skirt.

"Dont be mean, Ling. You wouldnt burn a gift from your girlfriend, right?" Baxia said.

"WHATTHEFUCKDOYOUMEANBYTHAT?!?!?//1//"

Not wanting to waste anymore time, Wanwan handed the blue box to him, which was a lot smaller. They both thought nothing of it, until they saw what was inside.

"What on earth is this?!"

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