sometimes a queen, always takes king.

ft. @blckspectre

gemini just knew that all those simulations that she had forced herself to participate, simulations which were completely optional, by the way had prepared them all for this nightbound tournament so it was guaranteed to be one hell of a ride. for sure the collective thought that they had given the candidates enough time to catch their breath after each one, prepare their own mental state long enough before they drag them all into this again. gemini knew she was coming into this blind but not completely. then again, the collective were the ones with the dirty tricks up their sleeves. 

it felt like you were waiting forever when your sights were completely dark, as if she was plunged into darkness with no light to guide her at all - so there was no use calling out because most likely they were all at the same place. 

gemini could only hear the dirt that was under the bottom of her shoes as they shift from one side to another, trying to at least move her hands to get a feel for her surroundings. they were in a cell, which gemini could feel the cold metal when her fingers touched them, as well as food and water that was set on the ground to recharge. how considerate. but she wasn’t hungry, standing around waiting for something to start instead because they were set up to enter a battle, gemini could feel it.

she rolled her shoulders, making sure her jumpsuit fitted her correctly before grabbing a hold of the handle, getting out of the cell with no time wasted right after the loud noise in the background. not before quenching her thirst and taking one quick bite. gemini was just always in a rush to get outta there, wherever the hell they were and the last thing she wanted was to fall into the abyss for hours. that was what it felt like or would feel like. 

she looked at her surroundings as the candidates make their way up to what looked like thirty flights of stairs, some going with a partner while others went off alone- dammit. she could easily do this herself and she would do it herself but maybe everything was going to end faster if she had a partner to watch her back while she powers through this despite her tendency to trust herself only if it came down to her own life. everything else would just be a pain but she does see someone; spectre who was also alone at the time. it was wild to even consider it, knowing their difference in opinion and her habit to wanting to control everything but better than nothing, right?

SHE IS AN INCREDIBLE MESS, THAT’S JUST HOW SHE LIKES IT.

w. @aceblck

she always gotta find some excuse to stay out longer, taking her time before the last train came to take her back to the condominium. whether she was by herself or with beside someone else, it was still easy to feel loneliness, boredom when she’s roaming freely. when you have no other choice but to play into the collective’s hands, forced to let go of your old identity to be someone completely different so it really made her think every other day but she tries to avoid it at all costs. it was a relief that she could always find something to entertain herself with. 

being observant as she was, there were all kinds of interesting people. half who lived their normal lives with no idea of her situation and what a luxury that was since she herself could not escape it. there were those in particular that she really liked, those who made their mark in any creative way that they could think of whether it’d be driving recklessly on the freeways or drawing on the sidewalks with chalk or paint, however she wasn’t the greatest artist in the world. gemini didn’t remember much of her past, or at all but she imagines it being quite criminal.

w. @zeroblck

it was mostly enjoyable hanging out with zero, she enjoyed his company when she wasn’t around to watch over him and make sure he wasn’t doing anything stupid but that’s what happens when you’re with someone a few short years younger. tonight wasn’t really all that different but gemini was not technically in a bad mood. they had been there for awhile, sitting on the leather couches inside the club, swirling her hands from the tips of her fingers.

       "so childish. managed to get your drink all over the side of your mouth.” she teased, grabbing the free napkin on the table to wipe it clean for him.

zero was definitely drunk out of his mind, possibly not the first time this had happened so gemini was more definitely trying to keep an eye on him and even that was troublesome. she enjoyed the other’s company so she didn’t mind. “am i gonna have to play babysitter again? following your lead may not be the best idea right now unfortunately, as much as i want to. “ she breathes out, resting her hand on her palm.

w. @blckxsaturn

once gemini was in a bad mood, it was difficult to predict what she was going to do next. most of the time, it wasn’t too serious. there was one thing that always managed to push her buttons; when things just don’t go exactly her way, according to plan and especially when someone ends up being involved and ruining them. it was already too troublesome trying to make decent friends while making temporary allies were just so much better than the former though when those allies die, it only brings trouble for her. no wonder she was so much better off working alone than in a team. 

she did not even waste any time getting into the proper attire to train in the training room as gemini just stomps in with her normal attire, grey jeans and her red leather jacket with a candidate who offered to be her sandbag, more like she forced them to become her personal sandbag for the day. “you’re not even wearing your training gear!” gemini ignores them and went in for the kick which was a little uncomfortable with what she was wearing but not like she was in there to legitimately fight, but to let out some steam pretty much. “does it matter? you agreed to be my sandbag. so? are we gonna fight or what?” 

w. @blckariel

there weren’t many opportunities for gemini to really relax, only because she lets herself become all bent out of shape. maybe today she really did not mind going out, staying as late as dawn for hours if it meant that she can live without worry for a day before she’s again forced to do something absurd the next day. it was especially the perfect time just to be laying out by the pool if the sun was out however she couldn’t just go empty handed which explained her trip to the convenience store to drop a few cold ones to share with ariel who had invited out since he was already around. 

gemini didn’t want to be alone by herself first off, knowing it was better being out with a fellow candidate and being alone with her thoughts wasn’t what she wanted to spend out of her entire day. sharing a cold drink was better with someone else than by her lonesome anyway.

        “i’ve got to be the one to bring us everything, huh?” 

gemini lifted a brow as she teased, bringing the medium sized box of pizza out and placing it on the table while placing the drinks on the ground beneath the chair before adjusting her tunic, placing herself on the chair. her arm reaches for a cold drink, cracking it open then her eyes slowly met his as she slightly dangled the can with the tips of her fingers.

w. @blckvon

gemini did not realize how long she had been observing quietly at the girl, lingering around the training room with her back against the wall. they all have their weaknesses and for her, close combat was one of them and agility was more so her strong suit and the other could possibly dodge strikes while the basis of strength was what she lacked it seems. 

“you’re not going to get any better when you’re fighting like that. quick movement but your punches could use a bit of work.” gemini crossed her arms in front of her chest tightly, striding towards von, making her presence known.

‘though i guess we all have something we do lack.”

she wasn’t one to give advice, especially to someone whose clearly her enemy, an opponent, especially one from heliotrope. from a distance, the girl doesn’t look at that intimidating tough given the faction she was in nor based off her strength so it wouldn’t matter how good her movements were if she couldn’t counter properly which was what gemini could make out. 

w. @blckspeedy

cruising around on the freeway was certainly one of gemini’s favorite past times, better when it’s her motorcycle and not a car but maybe that was just more her style however she certainly didn’t have anything against them. there had been a change of plans when the motor decided to fail on her all out of the blue, forcing her to drag it towards a nearby shop which isn’t exactly far, dragging it for almost a mile before riding the rest of the way.

gemini actually knew the place, the autoshop that was apparently run by a fellow candidate and  it was a relief and hoped that he was actually around with time on his hands to quickly repair it. well-- it didn’t really matter. whether he had time on his hands or not, she wasn’t going to leave the motor like that so he has no choice but to fix it, gemini had little patience after all. speedy was impressive, after seeing all the cars in his possession. while she had her love for driving, she didn’t know much.

w. @blckbuttercup

she could have found something much better to do with her morning but instead, gemini found herself looking at the unfamiliar surrounding the moment she opened her eyes and not remembering how she eventually got tangled in bed with buttercup. while they never really got along when it comes to the games, judging her skills in combat and everything in between but it was a good thing that buttercup was attractive as all hell. 

she looked towards her right, the other laying beside her while gemini wasn’t sure if the other was awake. her arm reached for her top that had fallen on the floor before moving her drunken legs in order to sit upright. gemini slipped her shirt back on before falling backwards onto the bed. despite it being already morning since usually she’d be on her way by now, today she just couldn’t really help herself at all. 

w. @blckartemis , by the training room.

gemini didn’t want to have it resort to this but her impulsiveness and anger had gotten the best of her. it was bad enough that vermilion was humiliated by cerulean but the nerve of some candidates attempting to taunt her and her faction, thinking they’re all “high and mighty” now. actually, this was just how she was. something fuels her, someone riles her up and gemini couldn’t just sit back and take it. 

her observation skills never fail her. in fact, she had seen artemis around dragging an old, poorly put together stuffed teddy bear with her 24/7 as if it’s stuck to her. while she didn’t know the story of that, she assumed it was important to the girl and her first instinct was to steal it, rip it to shreds? who knows. but for now, she had someone else do all the business for her, meaning spy perhaps and once being reported back, artemis was last seen in the training room.

gemini didn’t have a problem simply waltzing in, pretending that she had no business being in there, only to grab her leather jacket that was sitting in her locker, especially while artemis was distracted. thank god she had left something in there. she was actually sort of blessed that her skill in lock picking could be put into good use now, a skill that gemini didn’t know that she had.