Kiss The Chef

by Lord Weesus Christ

First published 17th of October, 2015

Mise en Place is an up and coming chef with a hidden and dark past, filled with things he rather forget. So what will happen when Mise gets hired to be the personal chef for a certain orchestral cello player and her dubstep loving roomate?

Mise en Place is an up and coming personal chef with a hidden and dark past, filled with things he rather forget and keep to himself. So what will happen when Mise gets hired to be the personal chef for a certain orchestral cello player and her dubsteb loving roommate?

Also a special thanks to CosmicAlchemist24, Tiberious Silverfang, PyraFlare, SolarEclipse912 and the other authors of the PoME universefor helping me with my story

Cover art: Snow Bullet

In case anyone was or still is wondering....:
Mise: 21 years old (later in the story)
Octavia: 18 years old (because I say so)
Ironsides: 65 years old
anyone that wants a complete list of character detail, PM me

Chapter 1

Mise was walking down the street to meet his new clients at their house. He was wearing his favorite black chef's coat, with black pants, and black shoes. His black hair was slicked back and goatee was kept well groomed and trimmed. He had gotten a call earlier in response to an ad for a personal chef he had placed in the local newspaper.

After about 20 minutes of walking, Mise arrived at the address he was given over the phone, what he found was not what he expecting. What he saw was a normal sized bungalow, but it was the fact that it was split down the middle with a giant black line and decorated in two different styles that really took him back. “Man, they take keeping things separate to a whole new level. I just hope this doesn’t get in the way of my job.” Mise said as he thought out loud to himself.

He walked up to the door, which was also split down the middle, and knocked on it. He waited there for a few seconds until a girl roughly his age opened the door. “Hello, can I help you?” asked the girl as mise simply stood there mesmerized.

Mise was at a loss for words, he had seen many beautiful women before both in his various lines of work and life endeavors, but something about her was different from the rest, he couldn't figure it out, something...from within, almost as if it were something radiating from within her spirit just connected with Mise on a level he didn't know existed.

The aforementioned girl had light grey skin, long black hair, and bright lavender eyes. She was also wearing a purple waistcoat, pink skirt with a treble clef on the side, and a pink bow tie and spoke with rich English accent. Before the girl could suspect or call Mise out on why he wasn't saying anything, he quickly snapped back into reality and managed to keep a professional composure despite the overwhelming feeling he just endured.

“Yes, my name is Mise en Place, but may just call me Chef Mise, I got your call in response to my ad in the paper.” said Mise as he pulled out a newspaper clipping and handed it to the girl who smiled warmly. “Ah yes, I remember now. My name is Octavia Melody, it a pleasure to meet you. Please do come in.” said the girl now identified as Octavia as she looked up from the article.

As Mise followed Octavia through the house, he noted how, just as on the outside, the inside was split down the middle. One side was neatly decorated with classical and orchestral designs while the other side was decorated with speakers and wires and a large turntable in the middle.

"I don't mean to tell you and your roommate how to do things, but don't you think two have taken this whole 'this is my side and that's your side' thing to a bit of an extreme?" Mise asked as he looked around "it would seem that way, but trust me it's the only way to keep the peace around here. It's a double edged sword really..." Octavia said as mise nodded 'I know how that can be...' Mise thought to himself as he followed Octavia.

“And here is the kitchen, everything you need should be in there already. feel free to have a look around, i'm sure with your credentials you like to have things to an exact standard” Octavia said as Mise stepped in and began to scope out the kitchen and everything seemed to be in order, except for one thing.

“Why is there a giant speaker where the dishwasher should be?” asked Mise with raised eyebrow “Ugh, I thought I told Vinyl to get rid of that.” said a very irritated Octavia “You see, the good thing about Vinyl as roommate is that she does the dishes…” said Octavia. “Ok, so what’s that have to do with this?” said Mise pointing to the large speaker.

“That’s just it, she cleans them with…wubs.” Octavia said as she pinched the bridge of her nose. “Wubs? Your roommate does realize how she's paying for my services” asked Mise as he made sure they were both on the same page.

“Yeah, you crank that base up to 11 and it’ll clean the dishes on a microscopic scale.” called a raspy female voice. the pair turned around to see a girl who was leaning up against the door frame.

“Vinyl, I told you to get rid of that thing. Our new chef I hired can’t wash his dishes with that…thing.” said Octavia crossing her arms and pointing to the speaker

“Oh come on Tavi, I’m sure ‘Chef Boyardee’ over here can manage.” said the girl, now identified as Vinyl.

“Its chef Mise, and I will do them by hand but I get paid by the hour. So it’s you choice.” Mise said as he cracked a smirk at Vinyl. “Ugh, fine I’ll put the dishwasher back.” Said Vinyl in a defeated tone.

Later that day, as Mise was getting everything ready, he noticed a framed pictured sitting in the window sill, that oddly enough he never noticed before. He picked up the picture and it showed three kids about 8-10 years of age, two of them he identified as being Octavia and Vinyl, and the third one he couldn’t identify.

The boy in the picture had dark blue skin, silver hair with a light blue highlight, and his eyes were sky blue and was being hugged from both sides by Octavia and Vinyl ‘reminds me of uisce and tara...I often wonder what might happened if the events of that day never happened....where would I be...where would they be...would we even be alive?’ Mise thought as his thoughts darkened and deepened as he stared out the window.

“How is dinner coming along in here?” Asked Octavia as the sound of her voice pierced Mise's thoughts. Mise snapped out of his trance and turned around to see Octavia and Vinyl walking into the kitchen to check on the night’s meal.

“Oh, uh, it’s coming along great, the roast is in the oven right now and the sauce is on the fire.” said Mise as he stealthy put the picture back without either of the girls noticing “Fire, what fire!?” said a frantic Vinyl as she ran to the pantry to grab the fire extinguisher as mise put his hands up defensively “Whoa, Vinyl calm down, it just a figure of speech us chefs use.” Explained Mise as he tried to calm her down.

“Oh, yeah, well I knew that.” said Vinyl as she tried to play off her embarrassment while Octavia snickered and Mise simply rolled his eyes and returned to cooking. While they were waiting for the meal to cook Mise went on to explain the various phrases used in kitchens by chefs and what kitchen life was like.

“So Chef Mise, how did you get to be a chef in the first place, and very good one at that?” asked Octavia, intrigued by what it was Mise was telling her, while Vinyl just sat there with her head on the table.

“Well before I came here to Canterlot, I worked in my parent’s restaurant doing prep work and putting away deliveries and such, and I eventually got the bug for cooking and I enrolled in cooking classes and got to train under a very prestigious French chef, who my father was good friends with.”

“That’s quite the story, Chef Mise.” Octavia said with smile as mise nodded. and just as she said that, the timer for the roast went off.

“Well the roast is cooked to perfection, and sauce looks great.” Mise said as he got the two plates of food set up for Vinyl and Octavia. Hearing this, Vinyl sprung up from her stupor like a spring loaded trap.

“Food, glorious food!!” Vinyl said she wasted no time scarfing down the meal. Mise and Octavia just watched in shock as Vinyl polished the plate of set before her. “Wow, I think that’s some kind of record.” said Mise as looked down at his watch. “You can’t be serious?” asked a concerned Octavia. “Eh, I’ve seen worse.” said Mise as he brushed off Vinyl’s eating display. 'Lady if you've seen the things I've seen...well you'd be either insane, alcoholic, or dead'

Chapter 2

After cleaning up and making sure everything was in order Mise made his way home to his Uncle Ironsides’ house. His uncle was the local scrap yard owner and was known for collecting unique and weird things. He was older man with the same black and white hair as his nephew and a beard to match. He was also well built, due to his job in the scrap metal industry. Mise went inside the home and set his stuff down. He went around out back to find his uncle tinkering with something very big under a tarp.

“Hey Uncle Ironsides, I’m back.” Said Mise as he walked past the piles of scrap metal “Hey there Mise, how was your first day at your new position, or job, or whatever it is you call it?” Asked Mise’s uncle. “It was, interesting, to say the least, but enjoyable nonetheless. I think I’m really going to enjoy working for these girls.” Mise said this earned him a curious look from his uncle.

“Wait, you didn’t say anything about girls let alone more than one, how many are we talking here?” asked Uncle Ironsides “Two and why is it such a big deal that my clients are girls.” asked Mise, getting slightly defensive. “I’m just looking out for you is all, I just don’t want to see you go through what happened last time.” His uncle said in a somber tone.

Earlier that year

Mise was just getting ready to clean up after a long day of cleaning and organizing his parent’s restaurant basement storage. As he was heading back down to turn off lights he felt someone grab his shoulder. He turned around and came face to face with his long time crush and equally long time family friend, Crystal Waters.

Crystal lured Mise into the kitchen and asked him to help her with something, to which Mise obliged. When they were both in the kitchen, crystal closed the door behind them. Then proceed to try and seduce Mise, whose crush she was well aware of.

It proved not difficult at all. But just as they were about to go all in, the door suddenly swung open to reveal Mise’s and Crystal’s parents. Crystal quickly began throwing Mise under the bus and falsely accusing him trying to rob her as well as have his way with her.

Mise was completely shocked, but was swiftly taken down to the police station for questioning and held out of suspicion. He was later released, but by then the damage had been done and his parents made arrangements to pull him out of school and send him to live with his uncle in Canterlot.

“Uncle Ironsides, I thought we had been over this already. I’m not the same pushover I was back then. Besides the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. But let's not forget her...but seriously I candle myself, although Vinyl might be a bit of a handful” Mise said as shivered at yet another memory from his past.

Mise was now visibly depressed, angered, and shaken. The thoughts of his past combined with as he thought about how the person he had known for so many years turned on him and in turn ruined his life back home were starting to overwhelm him. Seeing this, Mise’s uncle tried to calm down his nephew “Mise, listen to me, I know you’re not the same type of person you were back then, but that doesn’t stop me from worrying.” Uncle Ironsides said.

“I know, but I just can’t get over what she did to me.” Mise said “I understand Mise, but the past is in the past. That reminds me I have something for you.” Mise’s uncle said trying to change the subject. “Really, what is it?” asked Mise, now excited by the thought of a gift from his eccentric uncle

Mise’s uncle walked over to the large object he was tinkering with earlier. “This!” said Uncle Ironsides as he pulled the tarp away to reveal a large metallic vehicle, with a large turret gun on top and tread tracks on either side. “Is that what I think it is?” said Mise completely in awe at what his uncle was showing him.

“You bet it is, it’s a vintage, fully functioning, Panzer IV tank!” his uncle said very “A...And, you’re just going to give it to me, just like that?” asked Mise, still in shock. “Well how else are going to get around? Just as long as 'you know who' doesn't find out you're good” asked Uncle Ironsides.

Mise said nothing, and just stood there staring, at what was essentially, his new car. “Well I’ll let you two get acquainted, I’ll be inside if you need me.” Uncle Ironsides said as he went inside “Yeah…yeah…sure…sure.” Mise said as he just waved his hand in the air almost as if he were in trance.

Mise spent the rest of the day fooling around with his new tank, playing around with the controls, and even learning how to drive it. “Mise, it’s time to come inside, you start at your new school in the morning.” Mise’s uncle called from inside the house

“Ugh, do I have to. I’m not done trying out my tank.” Mise whined “Mise if you don’t come in here, I’m going to stuff you in that gun barrel and you can fly to school tomorrow.” Uncle Ironsides said “Fine, I’ll be right in. Just give me a minute.” Mise said.

The next morning Mise got up early to get both himself and his tank ready for school. His uncle had contacted Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna about allowing his nephew to drive the tank to school. At first they were very hesitant, but after Uncle Ironsides explained that it was decommissioned and the machine guns and other small weaponry had been removed already, they gave in.

After getting dressed and having breakfast, Mise went outside and climbed in the tank. His uncle showed him how to drive and maneuver it, so he felt fairly comfortable driving it to school. “Alright Uncle Ironsides, I’m off to school. See you later.” Mise said as he started up the panzer.

“Alright Mise, I’ll see you then. Try not to hit too many cars on the way there.” Uncle Ironsides joked. And with that Mise set off for school, cruising down the road singing to himself as he did so.

chapter 3

“For the umpteenth time, Star Wars is NOT based on Space Balls!” shouted Soul as he and Treble continued arguing while the rest of the gang waited by the statue for school to start

“And I’m telling you it IS based on space balls!” Treble shouted back

“I showed you the calendar; it clearly shows that star wars came 10 YEARS before space balls!” Soul countered

“Anyone can make…” Treble was cut off mid-sentence by a deep rumbling sound out in the distance, which seemed to be heading their way

“Do you all hear that” said Treble, slightly unnerved

Everyone nodded, but said nothing and instead stared in shock and awe at what was barreling down the street towards them

“Is that…” Soul said

“It can’t be…” Treble said

“I must be dreaming…” Swift said before promptly fainting

“Oh crap, they’ve found me!” Pinkie said “quick, everyone get into the foxhole, now!” Pinkie ordered as she dragged all her friends into a random foxhole.

“Pinkie, three things. One, who are ‘they’, two what do you mean ‘found you’, and three and I think this is the one were all wondering, when and why did you dig a fox hole on the front lawn?” questioned Rivet.

“Oh, I have foxholes all over Canterlot, in case of foxhole emergencies like this one. ” pinkie said.

“Ok, but that doesn’t explain who ‘they’ are and why they seem to be looking for you.” Rivet replied.

Pinkie went on one of her usual tangents, this time about how she was “abducted” by secret federal agents and taken to a secret government base in order to figure out the source of her Pinkie Sense and 4th wall breaking abilities.

“…and before they could try anything out I managed to escape and they’ve been looking for me ever since” Pinkie said with a smile.

Needless to say, everybody’s jaws dropped at hearing this

“I don’t even know what to say to that.” Warhawk said.

“Neither do I.” Zero said.

“That’s Pinkie Pie for ya, always droppin’ bomb shells on us.” Applejack said nonchalantly.

Just as they were trying to come to terms with this new revelation, the object of interest, the same thing that had them all crouched down in a foxhole finally approached and let out a loud screech and clank as it came to a stop.

The popped their heads of the foxhole, only to come face to face with a 25 ton German Panzer IV tank

“What do we do, do we go get Principal Celestia, do we call the police, what do we do” Swift said, having finally woken up.

Just then the driver of the tank then climbed out of the top and sat on top of the turret and looked down at the gang.

He was wearing black chef’s coat with gold embroidery on it, black chef pants, and black shoes. His black hair was slicked back and his goatee was groomed and trimmed.

“Hey, do guys know where I can park ‘Ol’ Ironsides’ here?” asked the tank driver, who was now sitting comfortably on the turret

“MISE!?” shouted Vinyl

“Oh hey Vinyl, I didn’t know you go to school here” said the person now identified as Mise

“You know him?” asked a confused Treble

“Yeah, Octavia hired him as our in home chef since both of us are always too busy to go out and I have no idea how to cook. ” Said Vinyl

“I heard I thunderous rumbling sound coming from out here and...” Octavia said as she came running out of the school.

“Oh hey, Octavia.” Said Mise cutting her off

“MISE!?, what on earth are doing on that tank!?”

“Uh, driving it to school, which brings me back to my original question?” said Mise

“Which was…?” asked Octavia

“Where can I park this thing” asked Mise patting the side of his tank, repeating his previous question

“What make you think you can even have it anywhere near here, let alone park it here” chimed in Vinyl

“Yeah and where did you even get that thing” asked Treble

“Or even learn how to drive it for that matter” asked Soul

The gang started barraging him with all kinds of questions, and Mise was having trouble answering them all.

“There you are, you must be Mise en Place, the new student.” called Principal Celestia as she walked out of the school

“New student?” everyone, except Mise, said at once

“Yes, and let me be the first to welcome you to Canterlot high” Principal Celestia said

“Thank you, now I’m sure, you, of all people can answer this for me”

“What is it you would like to know?” asked Principal Celestia

“Where can I park my tank” asked Mise

“There’s an empty lot next to the main parking lot out back” replied principal Celestia

“Thank you, principal Celestia” said Mise as got back in his tank and proceed to drive it around to where Principal Celestia said. He found the lot just like she said

“LLLLLLLLLIKE A GLOVE!” said Mise, imitating ace Ventura, as he parked in the lot that was, oddly enough, the perfect size for his tank.

After Mise was done parking his tank, he made his way back to the front of the school to see the gang with some not-so-amused faces.

“Well Mise, if that is your real name, would mind telling us why you’re driving around in a tank?” asked a very suspicious Rainbow Dash

“It is, and gladly, my Uncle Ironsides owns the local scrap yard here in Canterlot and is known for collecting odd stuff. And so he picked this up for a low price and has been restoring it. He was planning on giving it to me as gift once he felt I was old enough to handle it properly.” explained Mise

“Well, even if all that is true, that doesn’t why you were driving it here like it was your car” said Warhawk

“That’s because it is my car. Plus, I don’t have my license and last time I checked you don’t need a license or anything to drive a tank. You just need to be able see and a reach the controls” said Mise

“Good enough for me, how bout you Aria” said Artemis

“Yeah, whatever” Aria said in her usual tone.

Everybody else just nodded in agreement, some of them still rather suspicious but decided not to press the issue. But most of them were still trying to wrap their heads around the fact that the new student is a tank driving chef, and who is already friends with two of their classmates and close friends, Vinyl and Octavia.

Just then the bell rang, signaling the beginning of school, everyone ran into the school not wanting to be late for class leaving sunset, soul, and Mise standing there.

“Sunny, i’d love to help you show Randle McMurphy here around the school, but Mr. Doodle has been really riding my hide about my grades, so I’m gonna have to skip this one, i’m sure you can take care of this yourself.” Soul said as he kissed midnight and ran into the school.

Sunset shrugged and looked back at mise with friendly smile “Well, looks like I got to give you a tour of your new school.” Sunset said to Mise as they walked into the school.

Author's Notes:

I'd like to thank all the authors of the pomE universe for allowing me to use their oc's.

chapter 4

"So, like Principal Celestia said, welcome to canterlot high. I’m Sunset Shimmer by the way” Sunset said as she said she extended her hand to Mise.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Mise en Place, or Mise, but I’m sure you already know that.” Mise said shaking her hand.

“Yeah, that was quite the entrance. So your uncle just gave that to, just like that?” Sunset asked.

“Well I like add a little excitement to my life, and to answer your question yes he did.” Mise replied.

“Ok, well how about we get this tour started.” Sunset said as she led mise through the front door

“Sounds good to me, let's go.” Mise said as he followed behind sunset.

As Sunset was showing Mise the various classrooms and features of the school, she couldn’t help but notice his mood had dropped a bit from when he first pulled up at the school.

‘I wonder what’s up with him, he seemed fine a few minutes ago. Maybe I’ll ask him at lunch.’ Sunset thought in the back of her mind as she lead Mise through the school.

“And this is the music room, my friends and I use it a lot for practice and to work on new songs." Sunset said. She opened the door to the room.

Inside was the same group Mise met only short time ago, except this time he wasn’t scaring the crap out of them and they weren’t pissed off about it.

“Mise, I’d like you to meet Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie pie, Fluttershy, Twilight, Adagio, Aria, Sonata." Sunset as Mise nodded at the girls "and obviously you aslready know Vinyl, and Octavia. but i'd also like you to meet Soul, Clyde, Swift, Rivet, Night, Warhawk, Treble, Punk, Daemon, Arrow, and Zero.” Sunset said as she went around the room and pointing out all of her friends.

“It’s nice to meet you all, and sorry about earlier, I meant to leave early so something like that wouldn’t happen, that and because my tank only goes like 20 mph.” Mise said as he addressed the group.

“So Mise, now that you’re out classmate do me and Octavia still have to call you chef Mise?” Vinyl asked

“You only need to call me that when I’m working, but if we’re just hanging out at school or elsewhere, you can just call me Mise.” Mise answered

“Well what about the rest of us, what should we call you?” Soul asked as he spoke for everyone else

“You can all do the same, unless you want to call me chef Mise, that’s up to you.” Mise replied.

Just then the ball rang signaling the next period to start

“Well there’s the bell, we’ll see you at lunch?” Sunset asked

“Definitely, I’ll see you then.” Mise said as he made his way to the door the head to class

After several class periods had passed, most consisting of boring segments where everyone is taking notes but not before the teacher has Mise introduce himself to the class, the gang finds themselves at lunch.

As Mise made his way into the cafeteria he got in line, got his food, and tried to find Sunset and the gang

“Hey Mise, if you’re looking for our friends, they’re sitting outside since such a nice day out.” Artemis said as he walked up next to Mise with a tray of food in his hand.

“Oh, well that explains a lot, alright lead the way.” Mise replied as he followed Artemis outside to where the gang was eating lunch.

“There you two are, we were wondering when you’d show up.” Twilight said

“Yeah, we’ve been waiting FOREVER.” Rainbow dash said in an over dramatic tone.

“Dash, we’ve only been out here for five minutes.” Rivet said as he rolled his eyes

“Anyway, have a seat and stay a while, darling” Rarity said she invited mise to sit down with them.

“Thanks, oh hold on, I have to grab something from my tank, I’ll be right back.” Mise said as he ran off

Once Mise got to his tank, he got in and opened a wooden chest in the back storage compartment. Inside was an old looking bottle with
some kind of amber liquid in it.

He took it out and poured a little into a small metal container and put the rest back and ran back to the group.

“Alright, I’m back” Mise said as he sat back down with the group.

“Did you find what it was you wanted.” Swift said in between bites

“I did, but you can’t tell anyone I have it. It’s not really supposed to be on school grounds.” Mise said looking at the group

“Oh really? and what might that be?” Warhawk asked suspiciously

“oh nothing, just my little aramilite...." mise said sarcastically with a smile as he pulled out the bottle "but seriously, I just brought some of my whiskey I keep on me.” Mise said as he tried to keep the situation under control

“Whiskey, why do you have whiskey? I know chefs use alcohol to cook but you’re not cooking and I’m pretty sure they don’t use whiskey either.” Octavia said.

“Well it stems from the reason as to why I’m here in canterlot in the first place.” Mise said with a hint of hesitation

“Which would be what exactly?” Punk said suspicious of the situation. mise was silent for a second as he spoke in his head 'I knew this would happen eventually, just not yet, damn it, and I can't tell anyone about....them....' mise finally broke his silence as he made an audiable sigh a looked to the group

“back before I came here to Canterlot, I lived in the city of manehatten. I used to work in my parent’s restaurant and one day I was just getting ready to clean up after a long day of cleaning and organizing the basement storage. As I was heading back down to turn off lights I felt someone grab my shoulder.
I turned around and saw that it was a long time family friend, Crystal Waters, a person who also had a crush on at the time, something that, unbeknownst to me, she was well aware of.

She lured me into the kitchen and asked me to help her with something, to which I more than obliged. When we were both in the kitchen, crystal closed the door behind us. She then proceeded to try and seduce me.It proved not difficult at all. But just as we were about to go all in, the door suddenly swung open to reveal our parents. Crystal quickly threw me to the ground and under the bus, falsely accusing me of trying to rob her as well as have my way with her.

I was so shocked at was happening I didn’t notice that the cops were already called, I was swiftly taken down to the police station for questioning and held on suspicion. I was later released and the charges dropped as well as erased from my record, but by then the damage had been done and my parents made arrangements to pull me out of school and send me to live with my uncle here in canterlot. And after that I took up drinking to try and cope with the pain of what she did to me.” Mise explained before taking a swig of whiskey from his flask

Everybody in the group was silent after what mise had just told them. They had looks of anger, sadness, sympathy, and just genuine shock
Mise was now visibly depressed and angered as he thought about how the person he had known for so many years turned on him and in turn ruined his life back home.

“Mise, we didn’t know. I’m sorry that happened to you.” Octavia said as she went over to mise to try and calm him down.

“It’s not your fault, it’s not any of yours faults. It my fault for being so naïve and the fault of that..that..bitch.” Mise said as he took another sip of whiskey, this smaller than the last.

“Mise calm down, please, there’s no need to beat yourself over this.” Twilight said

Everyone else gave their two cents in, which seemed to calm Mise down.

“Thanks guys, I needed to get this out of my system. And don’t worry about me going ape shit on anyone with my tank now that you know I have booze in there.” Mise said, now much calmer than before.

“Well that’s good to know, I know some of us were worried you might get mad and blow us all to hell.” Treble said

“Yes, well, a wise man once told me this: ‘only when mosquito lands on your testicles, do you truly learn to solve problems without violence’.” Mise said in a fake Chinese accent as he stroked his goatee.

Everybody started laughing and having a good time. The rest of the day followed suit, without much incident. That is until Mise got back home, to find he had a not-so-welcome guest, someone who he never wanted to see again.

chapter 5

While Mise was at school, Uncle Ironsides decided to take the opportunity and clean up the house as well as the property.

“Man, I really need to keep up on cleaning, this place is a shit show” Ironsides said as he moved large piles of scrap metal with his forklift.

Just then the sound of the doorbell being rung could be heard from out back

“I wonder who that could be, I’m not expecting anyone and I’m pretty sure Mise isn’t either at least I don’t think he is.” Ironsides said to himself as he made way to the front door

The door bell rang again as uncle Ironsides was a few feet from the door

“I’m coming, I’m coming, hold your water.” Ironsides called to the person on the other side of the door.

“Speaking of shit shows” Ironsides said as he saw who it was that was standing in the doorway.

“I’m sorry, what?” asked the person at the door.

“Nothing that concerns you, I hope you have a good reason for being here Ms. Waters.” Ironsides said coldly

“I do. Is Mise here, I must speak with him.” Crystal replied as she looked at the inside of the house

“He’s at his new school right now. Whatever you need to talk to him about, you can talk to me about till he gets back.” Ironsides said, his cold tone unwavering

“I understand, may I come in?” Crystal asked

Ironsides said nothing and instead gestured for her to follow him into the house. He led her to the living room and they both had a seat.

“Now, what is it you need to talk to my nephew about so badly that you traveled 2000 miles?” Ironsides asked, with a cold stare to match his tone.

“Well, I came here to apologize for what I did to him, I was foolish, I didn’t realize what kind of effects something like that could have.” Crystal said in a somber and regretful tone.

“Give me one good reason why I should believe you, or better yet why I should even let you to talk to Mise.” Ironsides said

“Have you ever done something so horrible that you can’t sleep, eat, or even look yourself in the mirror after finding out the effects of what you did. Because I have and your nephew was at the business of it.” Crystal said as she bowed her head in shame.

Ironsides sat there for a few seconds before speaking.

“When Mise come back, you are not to say anything until I say so. After that you have 10 minutes, no more. If Mise says he wants you gone, you are to leave and not return unless invited. Do I make myself clear.” Ironsides said as he got up from his chair.

“Yes sir.” Crystal said as she got up as well

“Good, now can I get you anything. After all you are a guest.” Ironsides offered as he walked into the kitchen.

“No thank you, I’m good.” Crystal replied

There was a few moments of silence until Crystal decided to speak up.

“So how has Mise been doing lately?” Crystal asked

“He’s been doing fine, right now he hires himself out as a personal gourmet chef. He’s currently employed by two of his new classmate’s, Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody”

“You mean THE Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody, I’ve seen both of them in concert and they were amazing. I can’t believe Mise got hired by both of them.” Crystal said in tone that sounded like a cross between astonishment and remorsefulness.

“Well actually, Vinyl and Octavia are roommates. He’s friends with the children and relatives of many famous and well know people. I’d say he’s doing just fine for himself.” Uncle Ironsides said coming back from the kitchen with a drink in his hand

Before Crystal could respond, a large rumbling sound could be heard from outside, one that almost shook the house.

“And there he is now, and oh look he’s brought his friends.” Iron sides said looking out the window

“Wait, if that was him, then what was that rumbling?” Crystal asked in a concerned voice.

“His panzer IV tank that gave him yesterday. The same one he uses to drive around in, it’s essentially his car. He’s even allowed to drive it to school and park it there as well.” Ironsides said

“He drives a TANK!?” asked Crystal shocked at this

“Yes, is that a problem” replied Ironsides

“No there’s no problem.” Crystal said

Just then Mise, Artemis, Octavia, and Vinyl walked through the door

“Hey uncle Ironsides, I’m home and I hope you don’t mind but I brought some friends with me.” Mise called from outside the living room unaware of who was waiting for him.

“Hello Mise, and no I don’t mind. I actually have someone that would like to talk with you.” Uncle Ironsides said as Mise rounded the corner

“Really, who. We don’t get many visitors other than my friends.” Mise said as he followed his uncle’s voice to the living room.

“It’s someone I didn’t expect to see, but they insisted on talking to you.” Ironsides explained

Just as the four teens entered the living room, Mise saw who it was his uncle was talking about. And in that instant, Mise’s blood ran cold and stopped dead in his tracks.

“Mise, are you ok” Artemis asked

“Yeah, you look like you’ve seen a ghost.” Vinyl commented

“And who is the girl sitting in your living room.” asked Octavia

Mise said nothing, he just stared daggers at the one person he never wanted to see outside of an open casket. The person who caused him so much pain and misery.

“Mise, I know what you’re thinking and I want you and Crystal to talk things out. I’ve already had a long talk with her and you need to do the same.” Ironsides said as he looked directly into his nephew’s eyes

“Why?” Mise asked

“Because if you don’t I’m going to stuff you the muzzle of that tank and you can sleep on the moon. Now sit down and talk like a normal adult.” Ironsides ordered

Mise sat down in front of Crystal. The was a long moment of silence between the two until Mise was the one to break the ice

“What, pray tell, are you doing here. I don’t want to hear anything but the straight honest truth.” Mise asked

“Mise should we go? This seems like a personal matter.” Octavia asked

“No, you remember the person I told you all about at lunch, this is her.” Mise said gesturing to Crystal.

“You mean that’s the bitch you were telling us about, I’m surprised someone hasn’t beaten your ass by now.” Artemis said, receiving a slap in the back the head from Vinyl and Octavia

Mise just ignored the comment, but mentally smiled at hearing Octavia and Vinyl’s hands hit Artemis’s head. Crystal may have ruined his life but she was still a close family friend to most of Mise’s family.

“Mise, when I came here, your uncle asked me to give him one good reason why he should even let me to talk to you and explain to you how sorry I was for what I had done to you.” Crystal said

“Do you realize what you did to me, what your antics that day did to me and caused me to do. I was ARRESTED, I almost went to jail for 15 YEARS.” Mise said with poison on his tongue.

“And if that weren’t bad enough, I was forced to moved out of my hometown, my school, I was forced to leave everything I knew and loved behind because of you.” Mise said standing up out of his chair, his hands clenched in fists of rage, and now on the verge of tears.

“And to top it all off, I resorted to drinking whiskey and other hard liquors just to dull the pain you caused.” Mise said with a face as hard and moving as a block of granite and finger pointing directly at Crystal

The tension between the two was so thick it would take a chainsaw to cut through it.

“Mise please hear me out, ever since I found out what happened afterward I tried every conceivable way to turn it around and make it up to you. Have you ever done something so horrible that you can’t sleep, eat, or even look yourself in the mirror after finding out the effects of what you did. Because I have and you were at the business of it.” Crystal said as she bowed her head in shame as she had done before.

Mise just sat there, letting everything sink in while at the same time letting his blood pressure and heart rate drop back down to normal.

“Prove it.” Mise said

“What?” Crystal said

“I said prove it, prove to me that what you’re saying is true. If you can do so, then I will forgive you.” Mise said

chapter 6

“Prove to me that what you’re saying is true.” Mise said as looked directly at Crystal with a look that could kill.

The was a long pause between the two

“We're done here…”Mise said as he got up to leave

“Wait!” Crystal said standing up as well “I have something that can prove to you I’m sincere.” Crystal said as she grabbed Mise by the arm.

“I’m listening.” Mise said turning around.

“It’s this” Crystal said pulling out a gold ring on a chain.

“So what, that’s just an ordinary Claddagh ring, almost every Irish girl has one just like it, what’s it have to do with me?” Mise said bluntly

“You’re half right. It is a Claddagh ring, but it’s not just any Claddagh ring, it’s the same one you gave to me when we were kids.” Crystal said

“You gave it to me and said and I quote ‘I want you to have this, I want it to signify our friendship and how it will last forever, no matter
what.’ ” crystal continued to say

“I found it in my room the day after you were sent away, and remembered what it meant and in that moment I knew I had made the biggest mistake of my life.” Crystal said with tears rolling down her face.

Upon hearing and seeing this, Mise took his hand and wiped away the tears from her face and took her chin in his hand

“Listen to me Crystal, and I mean every word of what I’m about to say. For someone who hurt me so badly, and did so much damage, you truly do seem to have turned your life around and for that I forgive you.” Mise said with a smile and a single tear drop in his eye

The two instantly hugged each other, Vinyl and Octavia quickly joined in on the group hug, leaving Artemis standing by himself.

“Hey, where’s my hug?” Artemis said jealously

“Not now Artemis, can’t you see were having a moment.” Octavia said as she hugged Mise tighter

“Yeah, besides if you really want hugs that bad, go hug Uncle Ironsides.” Vinyl said as she too hugged him tighter

Artemis simply crossed his arms and looked away until he got an idea and took a picture of the group and sent it to the rest of the gang.

“This is going be good.” Artemis said to himself as he typed away on his phone

“Can’t…breathe…need…air.” Mise gasped from inside the Vinyl, Octavia, and Crystal sandwich.

“Oh sorry Mise.” The three said as they broke the group hug.

After the reconciling was over, the group sat down to talk things over

“Again Mise, words can’t describe how sorry I am for what I did to you, all that matters now is that you forgive me.” Crystal said

“It’s alright, I just can’t believe you still have that ring I gave all those years ago.” Mise said

“Well, I wasn’t just going to get rid of it, plus it meant too much to lose so easily, just like you.” Crystal said

“I know, but still.” Mise said

“Hey Mise, what is a claddagh ring, anyway?” Octavia said still impressed by how mature and sensitive Mise could be after such stress and pain.

“Crystal, let me see the ring for second.” Mise said

“Sure, here you go.” Crystal said as she handed the ring

“The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring, given to a person to represent love, loyalty, and friendship. The hands represent friendship, the
heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty.” Mise said as held up the ring, pointing out the different parts.

“So wait, Mise, does this mean you’re Irish?” Vinyl asked

“Indeed it does, and I’m proud of it and I wouldn’t change it for anything.” Mise said proudly

‘Hmm, I wonder if he’ll ever do something like that for me’ Octavia thought

“What are you thinking so hard about?” Artemis asked Octavia, snapping her out of her thoughts

“Nothing, it was nothing.” Octavia said defensively, with a slight blush growing on her face

“Uh huh, because the blush on your face says otherwise.” Artemis said with a smirk.

“I don’t know what you are talking about.” Octavia said, the redness on her cheeks becoming ever more prominent.

“Hey Octavia, are you alright, you look really red. Are you coming down with a fever or something.” Mise asked with a concerned voice

“Oh, uh, no I’m fine, really I am.” Octavia said trying not to turn any redder

“Are you sure Tavi, you burning up?” Artemis said placing a hand on her head playing along, much to Vinyl’s amusement, who by now had caught on.

“I said I’m fine, Mise do mind getting me some water?” Octavia said

“Sure thing, be right back.” Mise said as he got up and went into the kitchen

“Ok spill it Tavi, you like Mise don’t you?” Vinyl said with a big grin

“Yeah, we saw the way were looking at him, it pretty obvious.” Artemis said

Realizing she had no way out, Octavia sighed in defeat

“Fine, I may or may not have a tiny little crush on Mise.” Octavia said he face now as pink as her waist coat.

“I KNEW IT!” Artemis and Vinyl shouted at the same time.

“Knew what?” Mise said as he came back with water for Octavia

“Uh, that Octavia really was sick.” Crystal chimed in before Vinyl or Artemis could spill Octavia’s secret.

“Oh, well in that case, I’ll take you home and make you some fresh soup.” Mise said as he walked Octavia out of the living room and into the hall.

Once they were out of earshot, Artemis and Vinyl looked at each other with less than innocent smiles.

“Are you thinking, what I’m thinking?” Vinyl asked Artemis

“You bet I am.” Artemis replied

“What are you two talking about?” Crystal asked

“Those two clearly have feeling for each other.” Artemis said

“And were going to get them to realize it and ultimately get them together, only question is how?” Vinyl said

“I don’t know if you two just heard and saw what just went down, but toying with other peoples’ emotions almost always ends badly.” Crystal said, not liking where things were headed.

“Yes, but were not doing this to hurt them.” Artemis replied

“Yeah, were doing this to make them happier.” Vinyl added

“I still don’t think this is a good idea, I mean what happens if things get screwed up somehow, then what?” Crystal asked still skeptical

“She does have a point; maybe we should consult with the High Council.” Vinyl said

“I agree, have them meet us at the usual place.” Artemis said

“I’m on it.” Vinyl said as she began texting away on her phone

“Who’s, the ‘High Council’ ?” Crystal asked

“Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Adagio, Photo Finish, Lyra, Bon Bon, Mystery Mint, Sunny Flare, Cadence, Minuette, Derpy, and Berry Punch.” Artemis said

“We basically go to them anytime we need romantic advice or matchmaking help, whether it be for us or someone else.” Vinyl explained as
she finished sending the group message

Just as Vinyl finished explaining the situation, the “High Council” replied to the group chat

“Okay, they said they’ll meet us in the usual place after gym class tomorrow.” Vinyl said as she read the text

“Alright, sounds good. So Crystal how much longer are you staying in Canterlot?” Artemis asked

“My flight isn’t doesn't leave for another couple of days, so I’ll be here till then, why do you ask?” Crystal replied

“Because I want you to meet the rest of our group.” Artemis answered

“Oh, ok. So when and where do you want to meet?” Crystal asked

“We’ll meet at Sugarcube Corner after we meet with the ‘High Council’.” Artemis said

"ok, I'll see you guys then." Crystal said

And with that the three parted ways, with Artemis and Vinyl going home and Crystal staying at Mise’s place.

Author's Notes:

next up is gym class and the meeting with the "High Council" and then crystal's meet and greet with the rest of the gang

chapter 7

Author's Notes:

warning: contains very strong language, viewer discretion is advised

Later that day, after Mise had come home from taking care of a not-so-sick Octavia, he made himself, Ironsides, and Crystal dinner and went to bed.

The next day he went through his normal routine and was off to school once more.

As usual he pulled up to the school in his tank and parked it, and scared the living crap some students, who still weren’t used to the sight of the 25 ton panzer rolling up to the school every day.

“Ahh, that never gets old.” Mise said in response to the shrieks of terror

Mise got out of his tank and started walking to the front to meet his friends when he saw someone he recognized off in the distance talking with Principal Celestia, Mise had a feeling they knew what they were talking about but he decided to wait till later to talk to him.

Mise made his way to the statue in front of the school.

“Hey Mise. How’s it going?” asked Artemis

“It’s going good, can’t really say the same for the students I just gave minor heart attacks to. You’d think after the first or second time they’d be used to me pulling up, but I guess not.” Mise said

“Well it’s not like you drive a Lamborghini, where once you see it its shocking and after that not so much. You drive a god damn panzer for crying out loud” Rainbow said

“Please, my tank cost just over 7 million dollars to make in today’s money. A Lamborghini cost just $200,000” Mise said

“He’s right, taking into consideration inflation and the conversion rates at the time.” Twilight said

“Thank you twilight, and FYI rainbow I wasn’t trying to brag or anything, but I see your point.” Mise said

“Alright, just as long as you don’t think that tank with make you any more awesome than me, were good.” Rainbow said

Everybody just rolled their eyes. Just then the bell signaled the start of school and everybody went inside.

The day went by pretty fast and before they knew it the gang was sitting outside in their usual spot eating lunch again.

“So Octavia, how are you feeling today?” Mise asked

“Oh, I feeling fine, and that soup you made yesterday was wonderful, but you really didn’t need to do that for me. By the way how much do I owe you for that?” Octavia asked reaching into her purse to grab her checkbook.

“Don’t worry about it, it’s free of charge, complements of the chef, if you will.” Mise replied.

“Oh, well, in that case thank you.” Octavia said

Artemis and Vinyl just looked at each other, knowing full well what was going on.

“So Mise, how are you liking canterlot high so far?” Sunset asked

“It’s a lot better than my old school, the teachers and students are really nice and friendly.” Mise replied

“So I take it you haven’t had gym class yet.” Said soul

“No, I have gym next, why?” asked Mise

“Oh sweet that means he gym with us. I hope you’re ready to go through hell.” Zero said

“Actually I’ve already been to Hell, they kicked me out. The devil was afraid I’d take his job.” Mise said with a smirk

“Was it as hot as they it is, and how you not covered in burns?” Sonata asked blissfully unaware of Mise’s sarcasm
Everybody in the group just face palmed. Mise was going to explain it to her but decided against beating a dead horse.

“But seriously, I think I can handle it.” Mise said, thinking back to the person he saw talking with Principal Celestia

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that; our gym teacher isn’t what you call ‘normal’ or ‘humane’.” Swift said making air quotes with his hands

‘Yeah and neither is the person I saw in the parking lot’ Mise thought

“Well nonetheless, I like a good challenge. Let’s hurry up and eat before the bell rings, because if he’s anything like you say he is I don’t think he’d like us to be late.” Mise replied

And with that the group at they’re lunch and continued talking. And then the bell rang and they were off to gym class.

When the gang arrived to the gym they saw that someone had set up and military style obstacle course.

“What the hell is all this?” Rainbow asked

“Does this mean we’re not going to play dodgeball?” Swift said excitedly

Mise said nothing and just smiled at what he saw.

“Oh, this is gonna be good….” Mise said

“What was that?” Rivet asked

“Nothing, nothing, just thinking out loud.” Mise said covering his tracks

“Okay, well we better go get dressed before coach get here.” Soul said
The guys and girls then went into the locker rooms to change. The gang came out a few minutes later and met near the bleachers

Just as the last of the students made their way out of the locker rooms, the gym doors swung open to reveal and older gentleman dressed in a drill sergeants uniform

“EVERYBODY LINE UP AND SHUT UP, I’M ABOUT TO PUT YOU ALL THROUGH THE TOUGHEST OBSTACLE COURSE THIS SCHOOL WOULD ALLOW ME TO BUILD AND THIS AIN'T THE BOY SCOUTS, SO SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP!!” the person shouted
Upon hearing this different voice and command everybody instantly lined up shoulder to shoulder

“Now, since coach iron will is out sick today, I will substituting for him my name is gunnery sergeant R. Lee Ermey. ALSO WHICH ONE OF YOU SHRIMP-DICK FUCK-NUGGETS PARK A FUCKING TANK OUTSIDE!?” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey demanded.

“I did, sir.” Mise said calmly, with a slight smirk

“SON, I’M GOING TO GIVE YOU 3 SECONDS, EXACTLY FUCKING SECONDS TO WIPE THAT STUPID LOOKING GRIN OFF YOU FACE OR I WILL GOUGE OUT YOUR EYES AND SKULL FUCK YOU!” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled in Mise face and Mise did as he was told but kept a calm composure, as if he’s done this before

Everybody just stared in awe at all of this, not only how ballsy Mise was but at how well he kept his cool

“now before I have you pieces worthless pukes fuck up all over my obstacle course, were going to run cadence laps, NOW GET CANDY ASS OUTSIDE!!

“this guy is insane…” one student whispered, only to catch the attention of Gunnery Sergeant Ermey

“WHO SAID THAT? WHO THE FUCK SAID THAT? WHO'S THE SLIMY LITTLE COMMUNIST SHIT TWINKLE-TOED COCKSUCKER DOWN HERE, WHO JUST SIGNED HIS OWN DEATH WARRANT? NOBODY, HUH?! THE FAIRY FUCKING GODMOTHER SAID IT! OUT-FUCKING-STANDING! I WILL P.T. YOU ALL UNTIL YOU FUCKING DIE! I'LL P.T. YOU UNTIL YOUR ASSHOLES ARE SUCKING BUTTERMILK. WAS IT YOU, YOU SCROUNGY LITTLE FUCK, HUH?!” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled Swift

“Sir, no sir” Swift answered

“YOU LITTLE PIECE OF SHIT YOU LOOK LIKE A FUCKING WORM I'LL BET IT WAS YOU.” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey continued yelled Swift

“Sir, I said it sir” zero said from down the line up

“WELL, NO SHIT. WHAT DO WE GOT HERE A FUCKING COMEDIAN. WELL I ADMIRE YOUR HONESTY. HELL, I LIKE YOU; YOU CAN COME OVER TO MY HOUSE AND FUCK MY SISTER.” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled at zero

“I’ll keep that in mind, sir.” Zero said

“ANYMORE SMARTASS GOT ANYTHING TO FUCKING SAY...Good, NOW GET GOING BEFORE I RIP YOUR BALLS OFF, SO YOU CANNOT CONTAMINATE THE REST OF THE WORLD!!” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey

Everybody was marched outside and once out there they were put into formation

“ALRIGHT YOU ASS FUCKERS, REPAT AFTER ME! PRINCIPAL CINCH IS A SON-OF-A-BITCH!” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled

“PRINCIPAL CINCH IS A SON-OF-A-BITCH!” the students yelled

“GOT THE BLUEBALLS, CRABS AND THE SEVEN-YEAR-ITCH!” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled

“GOT THE BLUEBALLS, CRABS AND THE SEVEN-YEAR-ITCH!” the students yelled

The class continued this until it was time to go back inside.

They made their way back into the gym, knowing full well what was coming next.

“ALRIGHT, NOW FOR THE FUN PART. WHICH ONE OF FUCK HEADS WANTS TO GO FIRST!?” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled at the class

Mise was the first to step forward

“I’ll take on your obstacle course, can’t be that hard…” Mise said in a challenging manner

“YOU AGAIN? FINE. YOU GOT FUCKING 5 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS HERE OBSTACLE COURSE, IF YOU CANNOT COMPLETE THIS MOST BASIC OF TASKS, I’LL RIP OFF YOUR HEAD AND SHIT DOWN YOUR NECK!” Gunnery Sergeant Ermey yelled at Mise

“Sir, yes sir” Mise said as he ran to the beginning of the obstacle course

Mise, with extreme speed and agility, maneuvered and completed the obstacle course, much to the shock of the entire class

“OUT-FUCKING-STANDING, 4 MIUNTES 30 SECONDS! SON, I DON’T KNOW WHERE THE FUCK YOU LEARNED TO DO THAT, BUT I HOPE THIS TURD BASKET OF A CLASS CAN DO THE SAME!”

Everyone followed Mise’s lead, only to fail horribly, except for a select few such as rainbow dash, Clyde, zero, punk, and few other of Mise’s friends who managed to complete the obstacle course with relatively less difficulty

“SWEET JOLLY FUCKING RANCHERS, I BET YOU MOTHERS WISHED SHE HAD SWALLOWED YOU ALL THAT WAS ABSOLUTLY TERRIBLE, NOW GET THE FUCK OFF OF MY OBSTACLE COURSE!!!” the gunny shouted as the class finished up the course and made their way to the locker rooms.

chapter 8

Later that day, after the disaster that was gym class and school had ended, Artemis and Vinyl made their way from Canterlot High to pinkie pie’s place to met up with the ‘high council’ to discuss the situation regarding Mise and Octavia.

“So, what do you think they will say?” Vinyl asked Artemis as the two walked down the street.

“I don’t know, I just hope they don’t take inspiration from some stupid chick-flick or something cliché like that.” Artemis said

“you know, I should hit you, and for two reasons, one those are ours friend’s you’re talking about as well as their future together, and two
your face make a funny sound when you slap it, but you do have a point.” Vinyl said

“Well thanks for not slapping me and what to do you think they’re going to tell us?” Artemis replied

“I don’t know either but were about to find out because we’re here.” Vinyl said

The two walked up to the house and knocked on the door. They waited a few second before pinkie pie opened the door. She was wearing a long brown hooded cloak that covered most of her body as well as her face.

“Come in weary travelers, we’ve been expecting you.” Pinkie said in a fake raspy voice.

“Pinkie, must you always talk and dress like that every time we call a meeting.” Vinyl said.

“I don’t know, I kinda like it, it has that like old secret society feel to it.” Artemis said

“Aww but I’m so good at it, and thanks arrow, at least someone appreciates it.” Pinkie said

The three then went down stairs to pinkie’s basement where Rarity, Adagio, Cadence, Lyra, Bon Bon, Minuette, Mystery Mint, Sunny Flare, Photo Finish, Derpy, and Berry Punch sitting in around in a circle of wooden seats

“Now that everyone is here, this meeting of the high council can now come to order.” Rarity declared.

“Now that that’s taken care of, let’s start of by having Vinyl and Artemis explain more thoroughly what the situation here is.” Cadence said as
pinkie took her seat in between Cadence and Rarity.

“Thank you cadence, as I’m sure you’re all aware Mise and Octavia, seem to have some underlying romantic feelings for each other, clearly wanting the other, but both too nervous or afraid of what might happen to do anything.” Vinyl said

“and were here today, to ask for your advice and guidance on how to bring these two together, we wouldn’t be doing this if we didn’t truly feel that they want to be together.” Artemis added

After hearing what the two had to say, as well as much debating as to whether or not it was the right thing to do, the council finally concluded to help the two bring Octavia and Mise together.

“Now that we have managed to convince you to help us, how should we go about doing this, and keep in mind we want it to be unique and not cliché, no chick-flick crap.” Artemis said bluntly, receiving a slap from Vinyl

“See I told you it make a funny sound and that was out of line Artemis, it was fine when it was just us but you can’t say that in front of everyone like that.” Vinyl said, scolding Artemis

The council members, Vinyl, and Artemis then discussed various ideas ranging from a night at the park to dinner for two, to having a win a date contest to a night out on the town. They finally decided on a more ‘controversial’ idea, but a good one nonetheless.

They decided on having Octavia invite Mise and Vinyl her last concert of the season coming up later that week, and having Vinyl purposefully not show up, thus opening a window for Mise to swoop in and comfort Octavia and thus win her over.

“So, what do you think, it’s a bit touchy but it’s a sure fire win for Mise.” Pinkie said.

“I like it, but I don’t want to hurt Octavia on purpose.” Vinyl said

“Think of it this way, a chance at true love come once in a lifetime, do you really want to risk that chance. You can always explain the situation afterwards.” Artemis said taking everyone by surprise

“Wow arrow, that was really deep.” Adagio said

“Well I may say things bluntly and talk off the cuff, but I can still be a sensitive and caring person, especially when it come to my sisters.” Artemis said

“Aww, thanks arrow.” Vinyl said hugging him

It was now closing night for Octavia’s performance and she was backstage getting ready as the current act was now finishing up.

“Octavia melody, you’re on in 2 minutes.” A stagehand said poking her head in to the dressing room.

“Ok thank you.” Octavia replied.

She had done this a thousand times, and every time she would always have Artemis and Vinyl sitting front row, up until Artemis moved
away, but Vinyl would always be there, regardless.

When Octavia finally made her way out to the stage she saw that the house was packed, and every seat except one was filled, the one next to Mise, who was sitting front row, Vinyl’s seat.

“Vinyl…” Octavia said to herself as she felt on the verge of tears, but decide push back her feelings and move ahead.

In the back of the audience, hidden far away from Mise’s view, stood a shadowy figure. He had dark blue hair, light blue skin, and he was wearing a classic black tuxedo. He kept a sharp on Mise in the front as well as Octavia.

The performance went on without a hitch, aside from Octavia subtly shedding a few tears at the thought of her friend missing her performance.

After everyone had got up and left, Octavia was left sitting on the stairs next to the stage, crying her eyes out.

“Octavia, what’s wrong, are you hurt?” Mise asked coming up behind her and putting a comforting hand on her shoulder.

Upon hearing his voice and his touch, Octavia stopped crying and looked at Mise with bloodshot eyes, and tear stains on her cheeks.

“I’m fine, it just that, ever since my first concert Vinyl has always sat front row and never missed a single concert. And when I saw that her seat was empty, it just tore my heart out.” Octavia said trying to hold back her tears.

“I’m sorry that this happened to you, I’m sure she had a reason for not being here tonight. You know, you were really great out there tonight, I knew you could play but I didn’t know you were that good.” Mise said, trying to comfort her and change the subject.

“Yeah I guess you’re right, and do you really think I was that good?” Octavia asked, starting to feel slightly better

“I certainly do, that was one of best performances I ever seen.” Said a person from behind.

The two turned around to see a boy a little older than Mise, the same person who lurking in the back of the audience

“YOU, what do want Noteworthy, I thought I left you back in our hometown. Haven’t you already caused me enough pain?” Mise said now visibly angry

“Step aside short stuff, me and the lady have some talking to do.” Noteworthy said as he tried to go around Mise to get to Octavia.

“No, I’m not going to let you get to her. You’ve taken every girl I ever like and then some, but not now, not ever.” Mise said protecting Octavia

‘Did he just say he likes me?’ Octavia though as she watch everything unfold before her eyes

“Oh yeah, so what if I did, what are you going to do about it?” Noteworthy taunted

Mise’s blood was now boiling and his fist were clenched in rage. But Octavia just kept silent, not wanting to get in the way, something she hoped she won’t regret.

“I challenge you to a duel, a duel for the heart of Octavia. If I win, Octavia is mine and you are to never step foot near her or this town ever again.” Mise said

“HA, a duel, don’t you remember what happened last time.” Noteworthy said

“I do, but I’m not the same person I was then, I’ve changed, unlike you.”

“Whatever, I’ll play along with your little duel, name your terms.” Noteworthy said

“Dueling pistols at 20 paces, meet me and the rest of our friends at the old Everfree Mansion tomorrow morning at 7am sharp.” Mise demanded

“Why all your friends?” Noteworthy asked, not really caring anyway

“I want an audience for when I prove I’m not who I used to be.” Mise said coldly

And with that the two went their separate ways, leaving Octavia, who was to wrapped up in her own thoughts and too shocked by what just happened to realize that the love of her life was about to risk his own for hers.

Author's Notes:

i'd like to thank:
Frostguardian for the idea for an "i am Octavia" scene/chapter
Elec for the idea of a competition, granted he/she suggested a iron chef competition
Tuong Lu kim for the idea of a rival.
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chapter 9

Later the next morning, outside the old Everfree Mansion, Noteworthy waited with the gang for Mise to show up. Out of everyone in attendance only Octavia and Noteworthy knew what was about to happen

“I wonder why he told us all to come here.” Vinyl said as she paced

“Yeah, I mean, there’s nothing here except the mansion and we’ve already dealt with that.” Rainbow said pointing to the dilapidated building

“I hope everything is alright, I’d hate for something to be wrong.” Rarity said with a hint of worry

Upon hearing this Octavia started to think back to how she could have prevent this

‘Why didn’t I stop him when I had the chance, now Mise and Noteworthy are going possibly end up dead’ Octavia thought

“I don’t know why, but I have a bad feeling about this.” Swift said

And just as swift said that, a deep rumbling could be heard in the distance

“What the hell is that!?” Noteworthy asked with a hint of worry

“That would be…Mise?” Rarity said shocked at what she was seeing

Everybody turned in Mise’s direction, to see him standing shirtless on to off the moving tank hold what looked to be a small briefcase. The
gang just stood there asking all kinds of questions

“Why is Mise sanding on top of his tank?” Sunset asked

“Why is he shirtless?” Pinkie said staring at him

“Who’s driving it?” Warhawk asked

“And what is in his hand?” Alex wondered

“I don’t know but let go find out, come on.” Applejack said as she and the rest of the group walked up to Mise and the tank

The tank then stopped and Mise got off. As the gang approached him they saw that his normal happy expression was replaced with one of
determination and hatred and that, if looks could kill, would be outlawed.

Along with the potentially lethal look, the noticed a large scar across his chest.

“Mise what’s going on here, why are you shirtless, what is up the scar on your chest, and what’s in the case?” straight said standing in front Mise

Mise looked at straight then to the rest of his friends then to Octavia and finally stared daggers at Noteworthy.

“what going here is that I have score to settle with Noteworthy and I want you all to see what’s about to happen, the reason I’m shirtless is because I want show that I’m not afraid of what I’m about to face and to show that I’m no cheater, the scar I will explain in a minute, and as far as the case, well see for yourselves.” Mise said as he explained the situation and opened the case to reveal two antique dueling pistols.

Everyone gasped at what they were seeing

“Mise are you seriously going to duel Noteworthy?” vinyl said now scared

“I am” Mise replied

“But wait this still doesn’t explain the giant scar on your chest.” Artemis said

Mise simply sighed and looked to the sky.

“This scar is the result of a previous duel, one in which I fought against Noteworthy. You see this isn’t the first time we’ve done this. Me and him have known each other for years, and we’ve always been rivals. He would always best me at everything, especially when it came to romance. Every girl I ever liked, he would find a way to steal her away from me.” Mise explained

“And one day I had had enough of it and I challenged him to a duel and not knowing the rules, I let him decide the settings and he picked a sword based duel to first blood. And needless to say I lost the duel and the girl of my dreams.” Mise continued to explain

“It was not long after that, that the incident with crystal happened, and that was really the straw that broke the camel’s back. My parents decided that it was too dangerous for me to stay there any longer and the rest is history.” Mise finished

“Ok, so why are you two dueling today if you already dueled.” Zero asked

“Because, unlike me he never changed and he was up to his old tricks and tried to take Octavia away from me too, but no more. I challenged him to a duel to put an end to it all.” Mise replied

“Mise please, you’re going to end up getting killed. There are other ways around this.” Octavia pleaded breaking her silence

“no, this is what have to do, the only way I’m going to let him get to you is by having him step over my cold dead body.” Mise said in a tone that sent chills up everyone’s spine

“Hey just think Mise, after I’m done with this, you can just spend the rest of you days in the kitchen and me and octy here will be living it up in style.” Noteworthy said not caring about what Mise just said.

“Are you going to duel me or you going to just stand there and run the shit factory you call a mouth.” Mise said with venom on his breath

“Let’s duel then.” Noteworthy said

“Let’s, uncle ironsides would you please prepare the pistols for me.”

“Yes Mise, I just hope you know what you’re getting yourself into.” Ironsides said taking the pistols from Mise.

“I do, now Noteworthy, I have read the rules of dueling and since I am the challenger I have decided that we will duel with pistols at 20 paces to first blood, whether the wounds are lethal or otherwise.” Mise said

“Fine by me, I just hope you’re prepared for what’s in store.” Noteworthy said

“The feeling is mutual.” Mise replied

And with the terms of the duel agreed upon, the two shook hands and waited for ironsides to finish prepping the guns.

“All set you two.” Ironsides said as he came back with the two identical pistols

“Now before we start, we need to check and make sure that they are loaded.” Mise said as he checked his pistol

“Mine’s loaded” Mise said

“And so is mine” Noteworthy said.

And with that the group backed up far away and left only Mise, Noteworthy and ironsides

“Gentlemen, you are here on a matter of honor. I am here to see that you settle it honorably. There will be no back-stabbing, you will not throw your guns, nor will you use weapons other than those agreed. Proceed to the agreed upon points” Ironsides said in an official tone

And with that Mise and note worth took their pistols stood back to back and walked to hammered-in posts

“Now gentleman, cock your weapons” ironsides said. Mise and Noteworthy did as they were told

“Turn to face your opponent” iron sides said. Mise and Noteworthy again did as they were told

“Aim your weapons and fire” ironsides ordered

Noteworthy was the first to pull the trigger, but something was wrong, his pistol was jammed, as was commonplace with pistols of the era.

“Mise, something’s wrong, I think my pistol’s jammed.” Noteworthy said as he tried to reason with Mise.

“Oh, well that’s too bad, because mine works just fine.” Mise said in tone so cold it could cause hell to freeze over. He then aimed his pistol and shot Noteworthy in the chest, just above his right lung

Noteworthy clutched his chest and fell to the ground with a thud. Everybody except Mise ran over to him. Ironsides took a look at the boy

“He’s going to be fine, it missed his lung and an artery, someone go grab medical bag out of the tank, and I’ll fix him up.”

“I’m on it” artimes said running as fast as he could

“What, you can’t do that, we need to get him to a hospital!” Soul said about to drag Noteworthy away

“Here’s your stuff” Artemis said giving ironsides the bag

“Yes I can, before I became a scrap yard owner I was an army medic. I’ve seen things that would make grown men cry and puke.” Ironsides said as he tended to the boy

While Ironsides worked on removing the bullet and stitching up the wound, everybody turned to mind Mise sitting on top of his tank, staring out into space.

“Hey Mise, we need to talk with you.” Clyde said he and the other approached the tank.

Mise snapped out of his trance and looked down the group now sporting faces ranging from concern to anger.

“Now before you try and form a lynch mob, you have to look at it from my perspective. He’s the reason Octavia’s been my only girlfriend, he’s the reason I always doubted myself when it came to romance, he’s the reason for so many things in my life. I had to do something to put an end to it all. Not just for me but for all the people he hurt over the years.” Mise said addressing his friends
The group looked at each other and then to Mise and nodded signaling that they understood. Octavia then went up to Mise and smiled at him and proceed to slap him across the face

“OW, what was that for?” Mise said rubbing his check

“That was for scaring the crap out of me with this duel, you could have died out there. You could have been the one on the ground lying in a pool of blood. Then what, would you suddenly rise up from the dead and declare the fight off.” Octavia said crying.
Mise grabbed hold of Octavia’s shoulders, and looked at her dead in the eyes

“Octavia, listen, I knew full well what I was getting into, but this was something much bigger than just you or anybody else here. I needed to do this, and if had died, I would’ve died for you and the ones I love. I like I said the only way he was going to get TO you was by stepping over my dead body. I never said he was going to get with you. There are too many of us to let something like that happen.” Mise said as he wiped away Octavia’s tears

“Don’t you ever scare us like that again Mise.” Daemon said

“Yeah we thought you were going to die out there” Adagio said

“Well I’m not dead, and neither is Noteworthy, but in accordance with the agreed upon rules, I am the winner. And I promise no more duels.” Mise said

chapter 10

Author's Notes:

the information regarding Ireland history in this chapter, is 100% real, I couldn't make this stuff up even if I wanted to. if you don't believe me look it up yourself, anyway enjoy the chapter

The gang was at vinyl and Octavia’s house for dinner to celebrate Mise and Octavia’s new relationship, and the fact that neither Mise nor chivalry was dead, a meal which Mise was more than happy to prepare.

“So, how are you two doing now that you’re together, but he’s still working for you?” Sunset asked Octavia, as she and the other girls, minus vinyl, sat around in one room while the boys, minus Mise, were in another room playing around with Vinyl’s turntables and mixing equipment.

“We’re doing lovely. He still keeps the professionalism to a standard when he’s working, which I appreciate.” Octavia replied.

“So do you two have any plans for the upcoming holidays, mainly Thanksgiving and Christmas?” Pinkie asked

“Well actually yes, were going to go spend thanksgiving with Artemis’ family and Christmas with mine.” Octavia said

“Why doesn’t Mise spend time with his family?” Rarity asked

“He said that his family lives 2000 miles away, and when he left he was sent to live with the closest relative and that happens to be his uncle ironsides. And so it’s not convenient or cost effective to go there. Plus, his reputation there still hasn’t made a comeback.” Octavia said

“Oh, well that’s too bad. Well at least he has us now.” Adagio said

“Yeah, I guess you’re right.” Octavia said as she looked behind her to see Mise hard at work in the kitchen

Meanwhile in the kitchen, Mise was just taking the pineapple glazed ham out of the oven when his cell phone started to ring.

Putting the ham down on the counter, he quickly answered the phone

“Hello?”

“Mise, howsa goin’, ah haven’t talked with ye en awhile.” The person on the other line said in a thick Irish accent.

“Jameson, Is that you?” Mise asked

“No, its Pádraig Pearse, yes it me.” Jameson said

“First off no need for sarcasm, and second it good to talk to you too, when was the time we talked, 5 years ago. oh, hold on I want you to talk to my girlfriend and her friends, let me put you on speaker”

“Ok” Jameson replied

Just then Mise walked out into the area where the girls were sitting.

“Girls, I want you to meet and talk to a very close friend of mine. His name is john Jameson and he lives in Dublin, say hi Jameson”

“Top of the Morin’ to ye lassies.” Jameson said through the phone

“Hi Jameson” the girls all said in unison

“Anyway, Mise, ah was wonderin’ ef you’d be interested in joinin’ me an’ the boys here in Dublin fer the centennial Easter uprisin’ celebrations?” Jameson asked

Everybody but Mise was completely lost on what it was Jameson was talking about

“Jameson, I’d love to but I can’t just leave my girlfriend and my other responsibilities here, I’m her in-home chef.” Mise replied

“Whoa whoa whoa, yer a personal chef?” Jameson asked

“We can talk about that later, but for right now let’s talk about the celebrations and me going to Ireland.”

Before Jameson could respond rarity interrupted

“Darling I don’t mean to interrupt, but I think I speak for everyone when I ask, what is this ‘Easter Uprising’ and why is there a celebration being held?” Rarity asked

“Jameson, I’ll call you back, it’s going to be a while.”

And with that Mise hung up the phone.

“The Easter uprising, also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed rebellion in Dublin, Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. It was carried out by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic while the UK was heavily engaged in World
War I. It was the most significant uprising in Ireland since the rebellion of 1798.

1200 militia men, led by Patrick Pearse, James Connolly, Tom Clarke, Seán Macdermott, Joseph Plunkett, Éamonn Ceannt, and Thomas Macdonagh, took up positions all over Dublin square.

They fought fiercely for more than a week, but with vastly superior numbers and artillery, the British army quickly suppressed the Rising, and Pearse agreed to an unconditional surrender on Saturday 29 April. Sixteen of our leaders, mostly young men, were executed by firing squad the following month.

And instead of ending the trouble in Ireland, it only led to another 80 years of bloodshed for both military personnel and civilians on both sides, men women and children, no one was safe.

Later on in what became known as “the troubles”, Homes were raided regularly, protests were dealt with by shooting volleys of bullets and public beatings, schools, libraries, and other public places were shot-up and bombed, rebels were being severely beaten and mistreated in British prisons, it was absolute hell.

And a lot of it could be traced back to the Easter rising. And every year we celebrate not only those who died that Easter week, but everyone who has given their life for Irish freedom.” Mise said, finishing his emotion filled tangent.

“Mise, you clearly seem to feel very strongly about this, so I’m going to let you go to Ireland, just promise me you won’t get into trouble.” Octavia said.

“I promise. I’ve been through this much, I think I can handle teaching a few loyalists a thing or two” Mise said

“What was that last part?” Octavia said looking at Mise with a raised eyebrow

“I said, think I handle teaching a few loyalists a thing or two, and I love you too.” Mise said with a smirk

“Mhmm, but seriously Mise, if you do anything to get yourself in trouble, well you’ll be sleeping with one eye open if you know what’s good
for you.” Octavia responded with a bite

“Ok, mom. Next you’re going to threaten me with the wooden spoon” Mise said sarcastically

Just as Octavia was about to go grab a wooden spoon, the guys came back from messing around with Vinyl’s equipment

“Hey girls, Mise, what’s up?” Artemis asked

“Well, Mise here is apparently going to Ireland in April, so that’s something.” Pinkie said excitedly

“Really? Why are you going to Ireland?” Warhawk asked

Mise went on to explain the entire situation, and what the Easter Rising was and so on.

“Wow Mise, I didn’t know Ireland had such a troubled history.” Straight said

“Not many people outside of Ireland or Irish descent do. But that’s just about 90 years out 800 years of brutal occupation and oppression, everything from starving us to make way for farm land to forcing us and our children into slavery alongside African slaves. I’ll go into that more later, now’s not the time, I’m just too exhausted from telling this tale over and over and over again.

chapter 11

It was the day before thanksgiving, and Mise, Octavia, Vinyl, and Artemis were eating at Sugarcube Corner discussing the plans for the next day and Mise’s trip Ireland

“So, what are we doing tomorrow as far as who’s doing the cooking, what’s being served, and more importantly how are we getting there.” Mise asked

“my mom is doing the cooking, I don’t really know what’s being served, and it’s not that far from here so I would imagine we’ll just drive.” Artemis said

“Well, works for me, and octy, were still going to your family’s place for Christmas, right?” Mise asked

“Yes, but I should warn you my parents and siblings can be quite, how do I put this, particular, so don’t be surprised if they start questioning you or prodding.” Octavia replied

“It’s true, when I first met them I thought they were from the FBI or something.” Artemis said

As Mise heard this, he began to flash back to his hometown in Ireland, and the tragedy that ripped his family apart, one that caused him to stray down a path that would eventually lead him to Canterlot.

“Mise… Mise… Mise!? Are you ok, we just called you name like three times, you were just staring into space.” Vinyl said snapping Mise back into reality

“Huh, what, oh sorry, just thinking about something, it’s nothing, really.” Mise said trying to cover his tracks

“O...kay, well anyway, now that we got that part of the discussion out of the way, let talk about Mise’s upcoming trip to Ireland.” Octavia said

“What about it? I already told you why I’m going, you heard Jameson ask me.” Missed replied

“yes, but I feel as though the is another reason as to why you’re going, I would imagine the celebrations are only 2-3 days long, but you’re going for a whole week, why?” Octavia asked.

“I rather not talk about, it’s actually quite personal, and before you ask, no I’m not cheating you, I wouldn’t travel half way around world for something so stupid.” Mise answered

“Well, in that case I won’t push it, just don’t do anything stupid or regrettable.” Octavia replied

“Thank you and I promise I won’t do anything like that, not anymore, there’s only one thing I regret…” Mise said, whispering the last part.

“What was that Mise?” Octavia asked

“Nothing, I’m just thinking out loud. Anyway we start heading home to get ready for tomorrow and I still have to prepare for dinner tonight.” Mise getting up to pay the bill

“Is it me, or he acting rather suspicious lately?” Vinyl said

“Yeah, ever since he got invited to Ireland he’s been acting weird.” Artemis said.

“I say we find out what’s going on with him, come you two were going to get to the bottom of what up” Vinyl said

“ok all set, let’s go” Mise said as he came back and helped Octavia out of her seat

The four friends piled into Mise’s tank and drove off

“Mise you can just drop me, octy, and Vinyl off at their place, I have some things I need to do over there.” Artemis said

“Fine by me, I’ll be over in an hour or two; I have to some things to take care of myself at my place.” Mise said as he parked the tank in front of Octavia and Vinyl’s house.

Vinyl, Artemis, and Octavia got out of the tank. Mise then drove off down the street to his house. Blissfully unaware that he was being followed and spied upon.

Mise then got out of his tank and went inside his house and into his room.

The walls were adorned with posters and pictures depicting the spirit of Irish rebellion, the book shelves filled with books on everything from cooking to science to world history and everything in between.

Mise walked through ‘study’, as he called it, to an ordinary black case standing upright in the corner. Mise picked it up and opened it to reveal a mandolin. He took the mandolin and made his way out to his tank.

Unbeknownst to him Artemis, Octavia, and Vinyl were hiding just out of sight waiting for him to come back out.

“What’s taking him so long; my legs are starting to hurt from crouching in these bushes.” Vinyl complained

“Sshh, there he is.” Artemis said as Mise walked out with his mandolin.

“What’s he doing with a mandolin?” Octavia whispered

“I don’t know, lets watch and see what he does.” Vinyl said.

Mise then climbed on top of his tank and sat on the hatch. He then looked to the sky and began to speak

“it’s been a while since I done this, but I just hope I haven’t lost my touch, I know you used to always love it when ironsides would play the
mandolin for you guys. Rest in peace, my siblings. Here goes nothing” Mise said with tears starting to form in his eyes

Mise began to strum away at the mandolin, he soon began to sing a song that clearly was close his heart.

“It was Sunday bloody Sunday; when they shot the people there. The cries of fourteen martyrs, Filled the brave Derry air.
They tried to blame the Provos. You must blame it on the Brits. Not a soldier boy was bleeding .When they nailed the coffin lids!

Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day! Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday was the day!

It was Sunday bloody Sunday, when the paras they went wild. They were shooting indiscriminately, at man woman and child.
Father Daly waved his hanky, he tried to anoint the dead, but the soldiers kept on firing, kept on shooting evil lead

Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day! Sunday bloody Sunday , Bloody Sunday was the day!

You say we are a majority, but you know that's a lie. You're really a minority in this, the Emerald Isle
Did you care about majorities in Fermanagh and Tyrone. You took them from the people and kept them for the crown

Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day! Sunday bloody Sunday,
Bloody Sunday was the day!

You English, Brits and Scotties sent to colonize the North. You wave your bloody union jack for all that its worth
You´re living here in Ireland, sure Ireland is your home. It´s Ireland for the Irish, not for London nor for Rome

Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day! Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day!

You governments of Great Britain you should apologize, for the way you treated Ireland, for you cover up in lies
Your invasions wars and famines. Killed millions in the land .When a peaceful united country is all that we demand

Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day! Sunday bloody Sunday, Bloody Sunday was the day!”

Mise had now finished the song and put down the mandolin and looked up to the sky once more and spoke but this time with tears rolling down his face

“I’m so sorry, I…I…I’m a horrible brother, why I couldn’t have been there for you, I should have brought you home when I was supposed to, and because of me, you both dead and I’m alive, living with the guilt of that day.” Mise said as he broke down in tears.

Octavia, Vinyl, and Artemis, were now crying as well. Octavia was the first to break her secrecy as she ran over to Mise who was now kneeling on the ground

“Mise!” Octavia shouted as she ran over to her boyfriend’s side.

“Octy? W…What are you doing here?” Mise said trying to compose himself.

“Mise, I heard you’re song you were singing, what happened to you, and what happened to your siblings?” Octavia asked visibly shaken by what she had just heard

Vinyl and Artemis decided to stand off to the side let Mise and Octavia have their moment.

“it all started back when I was a young maybe 6-7 years old, I don’t remember exactly, anyway, I was still living in Ireland with my parents and my two younger siblings.

One day my parents left us home alone and told us that they’d be back later that day and that if we wanted I could take them to the park but I had to be home by 3pm.

I decide to take my parents up on their offer and we went to the park. It was almost time for us to head home, and as we were getting ready to leave a group of people started to gather in the street, being little we thought I was like a party or something fun, so we went over there, not caring about the time.

I now know it was protest and what happened next changed my life forever. One moment were making our way to the front of the crowd and next thing I remember are hearing loud bangs and screams.

I later found out after I woke in the hospital that the military was called in and they opened fire on the crowd and my two siblings were killed in the cross fire.

My parent concluded that the protests and turmoil there wasn’t safe so they fled here and the rest is history” Mise said as he tried to hold back his tears.

Octavia was trying to do the same until she and Mise both broke down into tears

“Oh Mise, I’m sorry that happened to you, I…I can’t imagine what that must’ve been like for you.” Octavia said behind her tears.

Just then as Mise and Octavia got up off the ground Vinyl and Artemis came running over after hearing what Mise had confessed and started hugging the pair

“Mise, if you think for even a second that that was your fault your crazy, that was just a horrible set of circumstances played on a group of kids.” Vinyl said

“Yeah, it’s not your fault that you mistook a protest for a party or something, for crying out loud you were just kids.” Artemis added and they broke the group hug

“Thank you all for your support, I really needed to get that out of my system, and you’re right I can’t blame myself for what happened that day.” Mise said as he wiped away his tears.

After the four friends gave Mise their condolences they made their way over to Octavia and Vinyl’s house for dinner and to get ready for the next day

Author's Notes:

FYI this is the song that Mise was singing. song starts at 0:54, but watch from beginning shows important information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeK2PWqyGLQ

his story about his siblings is loosely based off the tragedy of the "Bloody Sunday massacre" in Derry, Ireland in 1972

chapter 12

Author's Notes:

its not required to read but this is the chapter where mise meet's Octavia's parents. you can also find the thanksgiving and Halloween chapters here as well

As Mise and the gang were heading back from Octavia’s parents house, they decided to stop at the mall to pick up a few things and something to eat for lunch.

“I still can’t believe you managed to afford all that stuff Mise.” Fang said as the group walked through the mall parking lot.

“Well believe it. I promise you this, I don’t do this anyone.” Mise said as he walked up to the door

“You better not, I don’t need you going broke.” Octavia said

“You have nothing to worry about, now let’s get inside and get what we need so we can go home.” Mise said holding open the door.

The group hit up several stores, with the girls doing most of the shopping and the guys carrying the bags. They eventually made their way to
the food court and set the bags down at a couple tables.

“Ok, let’s get some food, all that shopping made me hungry.” Artemis said

“Normally, I’d made a crack about your appetite but after what happened this weekend, I think I’ll skip it.” Mise said

“That was pretty crazy” Octavia said in agreement

“Yes, but I’m sure it was as crazy as you unruly boyfriend.” Someone said in a snobbish tone from behind the group.

“I’m going to ignore that comment, on the condition you turn around walk away bluebitch.” Mise said getting closer to blueblood.

“And what if I don’t, what are you going to do, you pathetic little peasant?” blueblood mocked

“first of all, who are you calling a peasant, I can buy and sell your ass, and second you don’t want to find out because it’ll be the last thing you remember.” Mise said now getting up in his face.

As was about let blueblood have it, one of his goons beat Mise to it and shoved him into a man sitting at a nearby table

“What the hell, why I ought ta…Mise?!” the man said in a thick Irish accent. The man was rather tall, muscular and had a burly red hair beard and was wearing a nice suit.

“Conor? What the hell are you doing here, and congratulations on the recent UFC championship.” Mise said to the man now identified as Conor.

“Uh, Mise, why is Conor McGregor sitting in the mall and how do you know him.” Artemis asked, completely awestruck.

“I’ll explain that in a minute, Conor, you mind helping with a ‘pest’ problem real quick?” Mise asked looking back at blueblood.

“Pest problem? Aye…” Conor said looking at what Mise was looking at. The two got up and walked over to blueblood and his goons.

“Hey, bluebitch, I tried to warn you not to mess with me, and you didn’t listen. I hope you like vegetables, because you’re about to become one.” Mise said

“Ugh, you again? And what’s with the lumberjack business man over here?” blueblood asked

“Yeah it’s me, and this is Conor McGregor, UFC champion, and the person who’s going to help me put you in your place, the ground.” Mise said as he looked to Conor

“So, ah hear ye’ve been givin ma friend here, a hard time. Well now it time ta take care of ye once and fer all” Conor said as grabbed blueblood by his neck and lifted him up to his face.

“Conor you take care of bluebitch, I’ll take his goons.” Mise as slugged one of blueblood’s goons

“Aye, finally a good reason to punch a teenager in the face.” Conor said

“Put me down you heathen, do you know who I am?” blueblood said as he futilely tried to get out of Conor’s grip.

“Oh I’ll put you down, and I don’t give a damn if yer the president.” Conor said as he dropkicked blueblood and as Mise finished picking off his goons

“Well be better get out of here before the cops show up, it’s good to see you again Conor and thanks for your help.” Mise said as he shook Conor’s hand.

“Yeah, that’s probably a good idea, its goo to see you too, and no problem. I better get back to my niece, she’s still sitting at the table” Conor said as he headed back to his table

“Alright, see ya. Well that was fun, but seriously let’s get the hell out of here.” Mise said as he turned to his friends who were still staring in shock of just transpired

“Uhhhh….” Fang said as zap closed her boyfriend’s mouth for him

“Come Fang, let’s go” Mise said as he and zap grabbed him and carried him out of the mall

The gang got out of there before the police or anyone else got there.

“Mise, now that we are in the clear, would you mind explaining how you’re friends with Conor McGregor, UFC featherweight champion, and all around badass?” Treble asked

“Well I guess can explain, our parents grew up together and so we’ve known each other for years. We kind of lost touch after I left Ireland, I don’t think either of our families ever could have predicted that our lives would have turned out the way they did.” Mise explained

“Mise, is there anything else you’d like to share with the class?” Vinyl said imitating a school teacher

“Hmmm, let’s see. Oh I have a whiskey cellar. And if anyone has larceny in your hearts, its guarded by an armed guard who only answers to me and uncle ironsides.” Mise said.

“Just when I thought you couldn’t give the other authors more to work with, you go and give them a whiskey cellar.” Treble said

“Uh huh, well anyway, if any of you want to come over and check it out and maybe a have a drink or two just let me know.” Mise said

Just then Mise’s phone rang, he picked it up and he saw it was Aria.

“Hey Aria, what’s up?” Mise said into the phone

“Octavia texted me saying you have a whiskey cellar, when the hell were you planning on telling me this?” Aria said, slightly irritated

“Well it depends, how badly do you want to try some of the oldest and highest quality whiskeys you’ll ever get your hands on?” Mise said with a smirk as he looked at Aria in the car next to them

“Listen up Irishman, if you don’t take me to that cellar of yours, I’ll break you!” Aria said angrily

“Ok ok, jeez calm down, I’ll take you to my collection when we get home.” Mise said

chapter 13

“you know in all the time we’ve known you were a heavy drinker, I don’t think any of us ever questioned where you were getting your alcohol, namely your whiskey, but I guess we have the answer.” Artemis said as he and the gang were walking through ironside’s scrap yard.

“Yeah, well just don’t go telling everyone. The last thing I need is a siege on my cellar.” Mise said as led the group to a rod iron gate set in the side of a hill

“Alright, were here. And not that I don’t trust you guys, but you’re going to be searched before we leave, standard protocol.” Mise said as he unlocked the gate.

“wait, you’re going to search us and where’s the guard you told us about?” fang asked

“only me and ironsides are allowed full access, everyone else has to be searched unless we say otherwise, and the guard is right there, his name is Bones. He’s a former navy seal, he was looking for work and I gave him the job. He’ll be the one searching you by the way” Mise said as he pointed to a tall, intimating looking man holding a bayoneted rifle.

“ok, not to self, never trespass in your backyard.” Vinyl said as she looked at Bones

Mise grabbed a torch and lit it with a lighter and the group made their way down the tunnel to a large wooden door.

Mise then grabbed hold of the large cast iron rings and opened the door to reveal a dimly lit cellar like room, with walls lined with casks and bottle filled shelves. The first things the group noticed were the cool underground air and the strong scent of aged whiskey, white oak, and dust, lots and lots of dust.

“Mise how old is this place? it looks like it’s been here for decades.” Aria asked looking around.

“that’s because it has, it used to belong to ironsides, and when he became too old to take care of it himself, he gave it to me.” Mise said pulling a table out of the corner and grabbing a few glasses off the shelf.

“man, is there anything he hasn’t given you.” Zap asked looking at the bottles of whiskey.

“yeah, his liver, he said still needs it but I got first dibs.” Mise said half-jokingly

“Mise, I don’t mean to play 20 questions but how many whiskeys are in here, where are they from, and when do we get to have some?” fang asked

“its fine, I lost track to be honest, I have whiskeys from all over the world including Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Canada, Denmark, and so on, and we can have some whenever you want. And since this is your first time here, I’ll let you each choose which one you want to try.” Mise replied

“Mise, what’s that over there.” Octavia asked pointing to a large safe in the back of the cellar

“oh that, that’s where I keep the crown jewel of my collection, and before you ask, no you can’t have any.” Mise said

“why the hell not?” aria asked

“two reasons. One it’s my whiskey and my cellar, and two that single bottle is valued at almost $500,000. It’s one of only two surviving bottles.” Mise explained

“fine.” Aria said pouting

“but you still have a choice of anything else in the cellar.” Mise said gesturing to shelves of bottles

After a few minutes of questions and picking out whiskeys, the gang was all sitting down at the table Mise set up.

“ok, now one at a time, hand me the bottle and your glass and I’ll pour you your glass. The last thing I need is for someone to spill hundreds
of dollars worth of whiskey on the ground.” Mise said has he pulled out a corkscrew

As instructed, each person handed over their whiskey of choice and their glass. Mise put whiskey stones in each glass and poured the selected whiskies into each glass.

“Mise, this has been a great time, maybe we can come back some time, but with the rest of our friends, it just doesn’t seem fair that they didn’t get to come today.” Treble said

“I don’t see why not, but remember, even when Bones isn’t here I still have this place on 24 hour lock down and surveillance.” Mise said

“Oh Mise, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you, I was wondering if you’d mind coming with me and Vinyl to college, you know to continue work and such.” Octavia asked putting down her glass of whiskey.

“hmm, I never really thought about, yeah I guess I could do that. Have you visited the college yet?” Mise replied

“well we’ve taken a quick walk around campus, but nothing in depth.” Octavia said

“well it’s still early, and we don’t have school till tomorrow, how bout we head out right now. Come on, let’s get in my tank I’ll drive.” Mise getting up

“why do I feel like something bad is going to happen?” artemis said

“because you worry too much, now let’s go.” Mise said as they left the cellar.

On the way out, as Mise had said, everyone except Mise was searched by bones and they were all clean. After Mise locked it up, they made their way out front and into Mise’s tank.

After driving for about an hour, the college came into sight. It was a typical looking college style building with dormitories off to the side and students roaming about

“hey, am I seeing things or is that a tank coming toward us?” one of the students said to another student

“no I don’t think you’re seeing things, I’m pretty sure that’s tank!” the other student said

Before they could go and tell someone, Mise’s tank stopped right in front of them and opened up to reveal the gang, who then got out and walked to the two students

“no, it can’t be, I thought the stories were just that…” one student said coming over

“so the legend is true, and that means…which of you Mise en Place?” a student said as more and more came over to the tank

“that would be me, how do you all know who I am?” Mise asked stepping forward

“dude, you are a legend around here, everyone has heard about your adventures at CHS.” The student said

“wait, if you are really Mise, then that means, you’re the boyfriend and chef to the famous Octavia melody and Vinyl scratch.” A student in the crowd said

“yes this true, I am Octavia’s boyfriend as well as her and Vinyl’s personal chef.” Mise said proudly

“Mise, Mise, is it true you shot a guy to win her heart?” one student asked

“yes, I did win a duel for Octavia’s heart. Also speaking which, can someone show us to the main office.” Mise said, having a feeling where as to where this was headed.

“yeah it’s right over there, but if you’re looking to get a tour, its closed for tours till tomorrow when school starts back up.” A student said

“damn it, well thank you all, it’s nice meeting you but we should get going.” Mise getting on top of his tank

“wait Mise I still have more questions!” a student shouted. “me too!” another shouted

Soon the crown began shouting for their questions to be answered

“let’s get the hell out of here, now!!” Mise commanded as he and everyone got in the tank and drove off.