#ash is back

Ashton was helping with some of the manual labor in prepping the garden again for spring as well as the collected snow they had for water. Shoveling off the rest on the pathway that didn't cleanly get collected. "Careful, it's still a bit icy there," he warned before looking up, sighing once the main path from the door at least was clear, "let's hope that's the end of the snow, shoveling is the worst."

HELLO PENGUINS!🐧💙

So, huh... It's been a while, hasn't it? I just missed here. All this community that has honestly being... Hit with so many things lately.

Loona, Twice, Dreamcatcher, Red Velvet, Idle, Itzy, Blackpink, Weeekly, Weki Meki, Mamamoo... I can't name a single one of these groups that haven't been through some kind of huge change in the last months. Some I have just been able to watch from afar and participate and help those I could. But mostly, just... Unable to do much with life all piling up over me.

But one thing I know it's that those girls are still my happiness and the happiness of a lot of other people. That's mostly why we're all here right? And I wanted to make this place an escape. An escape to an alternate universe where mostly everything is alright (I say mostly because some of y'all really enjoy angst...). And this way it shall be.

And as for me, there isn't much. I'm free from college, but now working full time in kind of a dream job if I'm being honest. Getting my life together. Piece by piece. And I really want this to be one of those pieces.

Thank you for being here, staying and supporting. You mean a lot to me. Yes, you🩷

Anyway... You read all the way down here so here's some good news for you.

Follow the Light Part 3... Out tomorrow.

3:56 p.m. at the Beach Resort......

Shingo: (Walking Next With Rock Around the Beach) Is there really gonna be a new Ramen shop around here?

Rock: Yeah. I don't really remember what's the name of it is, but I do know it has been opened a few days. Maybe we could check it out later on tonight.

Shingo: (Smiles Brightly) Yeah. I'm down for- (Noticed a Mini Crowd From a Bit of a Distance) that?

Rock: (Takes a Look a the Crowd as Well) Huh. It looks the news team are interviewing the new fighter in the tournament.

Shingo: New fighter? I wonder who he or she is?

Rock: (Tries Having a Better Look at the Person in Question) Well, for one..... He's mostly wearing a red attire.

Shingo: Wait. (Eyes Widened a Little) Red attire?.... What kind of hair style he has?

Rock: Uhh.....It looks like he has short, blonde hair. It's not nearly as the same as color as mine though. It's more vanilla like if anything. (Turns to Shingo) You know him or something?

Shingo: ('Sigh') I dunno.... Maybe? I could've sworn I've saw someone with that same depiction before in the-

Suddenly, without any form of warning, Shingo felt a sharp headache, causing him to kneel down to his knees, all while Rock immediately rushes over to his side in concern. Little did either of them know however, is that the sudden headache, in question, is the one source that helps Shingo remember everything that happened to him back in the 11th KOF Tournament.

The stormy night at the bridge.....

His fight against Iori in his Orochi State.....

.....And the man who saved his and Kyo's life from their inevitable doom.

Once all the memories rapidly comes into place, Shingo's eyes begins to widened at this surprising revelation.

Shingo: That's him......

Rock: What? (Helps Shingo Get Back Up on his Feet) Shingo, what are you talking?

Shingo: The guy in the red! I-I know who he is now!!

Rock: You do?

Shingo: Yeah!! Remember when I told you guys about what happened to Kyo and I back at the 11th tournament? Where Iori went crazy and attacked us? Until some guy in red came out of nowhere and saved us?

Rock: (Nodded) Yeah. I remembered. You really think he's the one who saved you guys?

Shingo: (Rapidly Nodded) Definitely! And I think I'm starting to remember who he really is now! He's the one with the green flames a-and was responsible for all the madness that happened back in the 13th tournament! With Those in the Past or... whatever those people were called!! And his name....his name was Ash Crimson!

???: You called?~

Shingo immediately gets startled by the sudden figure beside while quickly hides behind Rock himself. Only for him to recognize that the figure in question was none other than Ash Crimson himself.

Ash: (Smiles Softly) It's good to see you again, Shingo Yabuki.

Shingo: Wait. (Comes Out of Rock's Shoulder) You still know who I am?

Ash: Why, of course I do, Mon Cher Ami. We met each other back at the rain filled bridge during the 11th Tournament. Though, I mostly remembered you being more battered if anything.

Shingo: Yeah. (Chuckles Awkwardly While Remembering the Memory More Clearer Now) Those were the days.....

Ash: (Giggles Softly) Most certainly. But I am glad that you are doing much better nowadays.

Shingo: Thanks, but..... What happened to you? You disappeared after the tournament ended and was never heard from since. I even a year or two forgetting about you and everything!

Ash: (Simply Shrugs) It's a long, complicated story really. But that's all behind me now. I'm more focus on the present if anything. (Turns to Rock) Oh and you must be Geese H-

Rock: (Suddenly Has a Serious Glare on his Face) Yeah. No. I appreciate if you don't finiish that sentence. That man is not my father. Terry is.

Ash: Ah yes. My apologies. Your last name sounds familiar, so I assumed that you two might be related.

Rock: (Sighs as He Softens his Glare) No.... It's fine. If anything, I should apology for giving you a sudden demeanor.

Ash: Oh it's quite alright. Mistakes happens after all. But as much as I would love stay here and chat some more.....(Starts Turning Around) I must be on my way right-

Shingo: WAIT!

Ash: Hm?

Shingo: ('Sigh') Look....I know everyone already has vendetta against you and everything, but.....I still wanna thank you for saving me and Kyo from Iori on that day. We would've been complete goners if weren't there to stop him in time.

Ash: There's no need for you to thank me, you know? (Turns to Shingo with a Bright Smile in his Face) I just did what was necessary for me at the time Nothing more. (Turns Back Around and Starts Walking Away)

Rock: Well......He seems.... oddly nice.

Shingo: I know.....I honestly thought he would be more menacing if anything.....(Turns to Rock) You really think we should tell the others about all of him? I'm not too sure about this myself....

Rock: Neither am I. But if he's really the one responsible for what happened in the past, then it's better safe than sorry.

Shingo: ('Sigh') Yeah......

Some Time Later......

Chizuru: I see. So Ash really has returned......

Shingo: Yeah.....

Shingo: But he seems a lot less schemey than you just told me he was. At least to me and Rock.

Chizuru: Perhaps....But can't say I trust his presences completely

Chizuru: Not after everything he done to us in the past.....

Shingo: I know.......

Shingo: But hey! We heard there's a new Ramen shop just opened up somewhere in town a few days ago and we're thinking about checking it out later on tonight.

Shingo: I know you guys been busy with the whole investigation and everything, but you're always welcome to join us there if you want!

Chizuru: Yes. A simple meal of ramen does sound wonderful.

Chizuru: Very Well. We would be happy to tag along with all of you this evening, Shingo-kun.

Shingo: Awesome!

Shingo: We're gonna have great time together. You'll see!

Chizuru: I can believe it already lol. Thank you for the invite.

Shingo: No problem!

Shingo: Just try not to work yourself too hard on the investigation, okay?

Chizuru: Only if you promise me that you keep yourself safe. The last thing I want right now is for you get hurt.

Shingo: Don't worry, senpai. You can count on me to be safe through and through! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

Chizuru: (✿^‿^)

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first of all: guess who’s back ;-))

also! i am going to be more active during my breaks from school which means i will finally have time to get to those requests in my inbox. (some of these have built up since july and i feel so bad i’m sorry)

anyway! my break schedule is the last week of november as well as the last half of december and first half of january. 

i’m so glad to be back ! i missed this!!

i missed u all dearly but unfortunately im lazy and even the constant notifications from bots following could not shake me from my slumber