we're all standing up. bunch of jackasses. ♫
kai & jongin
(beginning. a guardians of the galaxy au // where our boys are bounty hunters like groot and rocket but not a tree or raccoon. but also not quite human.)
His arms stretched along the back of the bench like he owned the place. Like he owned this planet. Kai couldn't even spare a considerate thought towards random pedestrians, his legs stretched out in front of him and crossed as he focused on searching for his target in this park. Kai actually didn't mind this planet, there was always light from one of the stars here and everyone seemed cheerful. Maybe after collecting their units from the bounty, they could stay here for a bit before getting back to work. Jongin and him, that is. Kai turned his head to find his partner leaning back against a tree, his hair now bleached blonde. Bounty hunters had to be as careful as their bounties after all. Twins would be too easy to find. And these two were becoming notorious for their successes.
Kai shot his twin a reassuring smile, but the other looked like he had their target in sight. This one was easy, the target didn't even bother trying to hide the blue spikes coming from his arms. Yet no one spared him a glance, this planet was full of different creatures from all over the galaxy. "I only looked away for a second," Kai muttered as he stood up and followed the other's gaze. On the bridge, talking up someone with pink skin. Kai could see that they were both looking at something in the target's hand, but he wasn't as skilled as Jongin. And there was a reason for that.
Perhaps another time.
"Let's go," Jongin spoke up finally, the first time he spoke in this park. When it was time to work, he was one who focused and worked hard. And it wasn't that Kai didn't... he just got distracted rather easily. By children playing, by odd vehicles, by intricate and complicated weapons. It wasn't that Jongin wasn't interested, he was just much better at focusing. It was probably for that reason...
Another time.
Jongin began to sprint and Kai was tempted to cry because he hated this part of the job. He's good with electronics and guns and rolling his eyes to pass the time during jobs. Still, he followed his twin with a small whine and his hand began to reach for the gun tucked in the back of his pants. He's quickly at his twin's side and gasping for air. Normally this would be the time where Jongin would make some small quip about Kai eating real food with a laugh but he's already got his own gun pressed to the target's temple. The poor guy is trembling, probably never having seen the device before. His planet was still so behind in comparison and Kai refused to go anywhere that primitive.
"Take it. Take the thing, I don't want it anyways," the target shoved the silver orb into Jongin's free hand and Kai watched as the other's thumb trailed along the intricate designs on the surface.
"We're not here for the toy, dummy. We're here for you," Kai pointed out with a wide smile and it soon disappeared when the target began to smile as well. What the hell?
"I know. We've been waiting for you to come here. You two really are the best bounty hunters there are? Just a boy and his toy," the target snapped and Kai could see Jongin's finger flex on the trigger. All he needed was the command.
"Listen, okay-" Kai began, swearing when he was interrupted by a loud blast and suddenly their target was jetting up towards the air. Kai glared up at him as the man blew them a kiss. "Well that was rude, come back down here you asshole! Fucking rocket boots," Kai mumbled, rubbing the side of his neck. "He can't get very far with those stupid things, we can still catch him. Jongin?"
When he turned back to his partner he found him kneeling on the ground, the accomplice with the pink skin now running away from the scene. This was definitely too easy and the pair just had their asses handed to them today. "Jongin, what happened? What did they do? Damn it," Kai swore again when the other wasn't responding to him. He looked frozen, his gun lax in his hand and the look on his face completely devoid of any emotion. It was like he was in sleep mode and Kai knelt down in front of him, snapping his fingers in front of his face. Impatient and worried never made for a good combination for him.
"Hey. Jongin. You there, Jongin? You broken?" Kai's eyebrows furrowed and he's about to roll up his sleeves to find the problem when a small whir stops him and Jongin blinks. His insides are functioning and Kai can practically see the numbers behind his robot's eyes. His twin's. They called him arrogant for putting together an android who looked just like him. Kai never felt safe in anyone else's company than his own, it only made sense. And now he only felt safe with Jongin.
"What was that all about?" Kai whispered, pressing his hand to the side of Jongin's neck in an attempt to relax him(self).
"They told me to get ready. There is a war coming for us," Jongin spoke up finally, his gaze settling onto the orb in his hands.