#ddvau clover

[wynnbellamy]

DDVAU OC Story / Withered Life / REBOUND..

foreshadowing..? or red herring? ( not my video btw )

[wynnbellamy]

Last chapter.. having to take a break of beign online- thanks for all the love and support <3

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Bothered Encounters

Around three months later, finally cleared of any hospital charges, Clover was free at last. On a lavish spring afternoon, Clover is out taking a leisure stroll down to some of her local shops. Normally on Tuesdays Clover works a nine to five shift at her aunt’s botanist shop, but today she was able to get the day off. The cherry blossoms danced along the whipping wind.

Her eyes gazed over the glowing city with a warm smile. Rather unusually, today she had a pep in her step. AJR and her favorite underground band, The Rejects, circled through her earbuds. Her head bobs back and forth as the music floods her brain. Out of the corner of her eye, she spots the local park she used to run around in. The drive of dopamine from her music, the good weather and just a sorta spring in her step, leads her into the park. A muffled call passes over her as someone charges up behind her. She glances down to the sidewalk and notices a shadow quickly approaching and a frisbee fly over her head. But before she could turn around, she was pummeled to the pavement.

[CLOVER]

WOAH!!

[MUMBO]

Woah! Sorry, mate!

[CLOVER]

Mumbo? WHAT THE HECK- OWWW!!!

[MUMBO]

Oh- uh- sorry- I- Are-

Then a familiar voice huffs and chuckles as it runs over to them. 

[MARTYN]

Ay, What gives? We’re you just going to- Oh! Hi Clover.

[CLOVER]

Hi.

[MARTYN]

Why are you on the ground?

[MUMBO]

I- Well- I kinda- It’s a funny story really but I-

[CLOVER]

Your buddy here practically tackled me.

[GRIAN]

Mumbo!! She just got out of hospital!!

[MARYTN]

What are you doing out here, kid?

[GRIAN]

Are you ok?

[CLOVER]

I’m fine, G. It’s just a little scrape.

[GRIAN]

Good question tho, Martyn. Why are you out here? Pearlo said you normally work tuesdays.

[CLOVER]

Yeah, I do. But we just got some new hires so Auntie has me working less. It’s nice sometimes, but less pay is less pay yk?

[MARTYN]

I feel ya there.

[CLOVER]

When did you get in town, Martyn?

[MARTYN]

About a week ago. I’m crashing at Timmy’s for the moment.

[CLOVER]

Nice! I bet he enjoys the company. 

[MARTYN]

Sure does. He is always wanting to play Uno or Just Dance.

[GRIAN]

I never play Uno with him. Are you still coming to the uni this next semester?

[CLOVER]

Yes sir. I’m hoping this year won’t be as crazy as the last.

[GRIAN]

That would be nice.

[MUMBO]

Knowing our favor in life, that won’t be the case. We’ll be drowning in papers before you could say “mycellium”.

[CLOVER]

Anyways, I’m gonna get back to my walk. Here’s your frisbee.

[MUMBO]

Thanks!

[GRIAN]

Hey, uh- Cassie?

[CLOVER]

Yeah?

[GRIAN]

Just be careful today. I’ve seen some officers on patrols today and they aren’t too friendly.

[CLOVER]

Got it.

She hugged and said her goodbyes before heading down to the bakery around the corner. She stops in to say a quick hello and snatch a plain bagel. One of the employees throws in an extra pastry for free. Her smile grew in thankfulness and she carried on with her day. From how some of her previous days had gone, this was one of the better days. At this point, what could possibly go wrong?

Munching on her afternoon snacks, she walks downtown to some of the more popular spots. Through the busy, bumbling streets, Clover’s eyes were drawn upwards to the eclectic buildings around her. Her focus was drawn to the intricate details and differences between architecture in the historical buildings compared to some of more modern establishments. As her mind wandered, the world around her melted away into a picturesque scene she could stay in forever. When suddenly, her world bubble popped by stumbling into someone. Her bag slipped out of her grasp and onto the sidewalk, right in front of the person she stumbled into.

[CLOVER]

Oh! I’m so sorry- I wasn’t watching where I was..

Her words trailed off seeing the smile glaring back down at her. The reflection of teal and orange glares across her face in horror. The shadow of a man, rugged frame and a bow in hand. Another silhouette lagged behind, hardly as interesting as the last, but a glare off of his glasses teetered her eyes in his direction. The rugged shadow sparkled from the sharp, polite grin spread across his face. As he spoke, it sounded like he always held that grin. A pompous swagger always carried in his tone.

[HOTGUY]

It’s no worries, dear citizen. No harm, no fowl. Please, allow me.

Her face immediately grimaces in disgust of the hero. He kneels down to pick up her purse and hands it back to her with a showman pose.

[HOTGUY]

HERE YOU GO, O FAIREST MADAME!

[CLOVER]

Are you always this bravado?

[HOTGUY]

Uh-! I mean- sorta?

[CUB]

Don’t answer that, HG.

[CLOVER]

It’s pretty annoying.

[HOTGUY]

How DARE!! I’m an Emerald Soldier! I’m not annoying!!

[CLOVER]

All of you cops are the same. All glitter without anything at the core.

[CUB]

Watch your mouth, kid. This is a government official you’re talking to.

[CLOVER]

Really? Couldn’t tell. Thought he was late for halloween or something.

Clover remained unfazed with her furrowed brow and confidently smirked in the face of this arrogant hero. He stares her down. What made this young woman so determinately insistent on disliking him so much? He’s just your friendly neighborhood super soldier! Then, there was a certain glint in her eyes, one that sent a sharp chill down his spine. That same gleam sits in the eyes of his enemy of the rooftops, the magenta avian who plagued his mind. His eyes twitched around searching for something, anything to distinguish her from the average, from the normal. Ears, eyes, arms, nose, hair- anything off that could possibly  

But did this girl cave his conceited front? He leaned down to her, his charming smirk melted to a crooked and even sinister leer. His voice sloped down to a smoothly masked and menacing whisper.

[HOTGUY]

I know what you are.

Don’t think because I’ve let that avian slip out of my grasp a few odd times means I don’t see through your facade.

The smirk from Clover’s lips quivered. A hint of dark blush tinted the tips of her ears, her freckles flickered with an anxious twitch. Each second, his sickly smile struck a nerve.

[HOTGUY]

Mhm. That’s right, mutant. You think that flying circus freak will liberate you in your dreary lives, you’re wrong. He’s the real villain around here, and It won’t be long before he’s in our custody.

[CLOVER]

I doubt he’d let himself stoop as low as to be captured by someone like you. Hope you enjoy your little birdy before its too late.

Hotguy froze and glared down at this young lady. A chill split down his spine. That tone. Her voice.

[HOTGUY]

What.. did you say..?

She glared back through her wispy strawberry bangs, a harsh violet glow in her eyes.

[CLOVER]

You heard me, Hawk. Get a move on.

Remember: There's always someone worth living for, you're more important than you know and life is something you should enjoy.

God bless you all <3

-wynn