Arlia Eien Keepsake

“The best miracles are imperceptible to the world.” – Unknown author

Arc 1: The Lands of Promises // Sugar Mountain #46

Milwaukee, at sunset. People might think Johnny’s crying because he feared losing Gyro. Like frozen tension releasing after one more stressful and mortal encounter against President Valentine’s minions. That’s so wrong. This would make Johnny a good person. Except Johnny wasn’t.

Milwaukee at night. Gyro and Johnny go inside their hotel room. The comforting warmth mixes with an emotional, more needed one.

Arc 2: Use Your Illusion // Gettysburg’s Dream #59

Gettysburg events’ have unforeseen consequences. While they acknowledge their loss, and even their friendship seems to fall apart, Gyro makes Johnny an offer he never thought possible.

Gyro’s offer for Johnny to get rehab comes true. Important secrets considering Gyro’s past uncover.

Arc 3: Bad Obsession

Gyro has a bad obsession. Johnny notices. ...and takes the lead.

Arc 4: Love at First Feel

The day before arriving in Philadelphia, Johnny and Gyro get into a corpse-related argument. Meanwhile, Diego prepares to win the 7th stage of the race... and finalizes his plot to steal the corpse to Valentine.

Arc 5: Beautiful World // Ticket to Ride #72

End of the 7th stage. Gyro and Johnny finally reach Philadelphia. But President Valentine, Hot Pants and Diego Brando are already there.

Gyro operates on Lucy to uncover the skull. Johnny leaves looking for President Valentine’s corpse parts.

Arc 6: True Power

Starting line of the 8th stage. Johnny and Gyro share a new objective. Hot Pants and Diego, wearing the whole head, chase after President Valentine.

Johnny triggers Gyro to open his heart. If the future is uncertain, the present moment is real ...and free to enjoy.

They are two. Two bug bites, near the ear, upper left side of the neck. When it’s related to this fetish of his, Johnny feels like a bird of prey. It’s been a long time since he has a lover wearing some. Well, no, on second thought, it’s been too long.

Johnny and Gyro share a new moment of intimacy together.

Arc 7: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap // #76

Hot Pants & Diego Brando vs Funny Valentine.

Johnny and Gyro reach Union Beach, New Jersey.

Arc 8: High Voltage // #90