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Art Commission: Bijoux as an Operative and Faceclaim
Six years ago, I created Bijoux with the plan for her to be a recurring villain for @jknerd's TND AU. As we RP, she ended up being an operative for Sector W as Numbuh 88 (pronounced as Double 8).
Art by @jknerd
I finally got a face claim and voice for her, and it's Isabelle Fuhrman from her performance in Orphan.
I am going to make a new bio for her soon with new info~
Art trade with @princesspuresarahk, a pic of Numbuh 5/Abby enjoying sweets made by her OC Ren Honeysuckle
My OC for @theneptunediaries detective Mazkeen Infernum
Mazkeen infernum
She likes being called Mazkeen but some calls her Maze or Keen
She/Her
Age: 20
Height: 165
Eyes: sea green
Best in hand to hand combat and sniping, bad at close range shoot out
Her tattoos are made of regular and glow in the dark ink.
Very crafty, give her a minute and she'll come up with a weapon
Uses agility and speed more than brute strength due to her tiny stature, but has 0 coordination outside of missions.
Was a delinquent as a child, and still tend to break protocols during work
Actually has a background in chemistry albeit she forgot about most of it
Her main route is Ren's but she's also in Helios's route.
TND OC: Helga Gilligan
Full name: Helga Penelope Gilligan
Nationality: American
Affiliation(s): Werehound Caretaking Center, Gilligan Household
Occupation: University Student, Part-Timer in VR arcade
Helga Gilligan is older cousin of Numbuh 2/Hoagie and Tommy Gilligan, attending same university Creed, Chad and Maurice goes. She is described to enjoy cracking up jokes and eating chili dogs like Numbuh 2. According to Numbuh 2, she is the only person who put up with Grandma Lydia's anger problems well as she is an expert with IT; able to gather informations of almost everything Numbuh 2 or Tommy needs. Helga is clueless about the existence of KND, TND and AND organization but participated in taking care of Were-hound puppies that were rescued. Despite being oblivious of the Next Doors Organization, she has immense disgust over Cipher Youths, viewing them as radical terrorists who would harm innocents for their ridiculously brutal teen revolution.
As a child, she was just as chubby as her cousin Hoagie was and used to get bullied or mocked for it. However, the puberty hit hard as she lost the weight due to her constant participation in sports and other exercises. When in High School, her project was stolen and sabotaged by her former friend Stacey who used it for hacking terrorism and 1 week of electric blackout to attack KND. Since then, Helga developed BLIND HATRED for Cipher Youths. At the arc based on Operation: KISS, she officially appeared in a college where Chad, Maurice and majority of Cipher Youths attend. She was immediately the center of attention due to majority of guys attracted to her. It is revealed that Creed was her first crush in childhood but now the table has turned as Creed developed infatuation towards her. However, she was repulsed to learn that Creed was Cipher Youth, forcing him to choose between to follow his radical ideals or give it up for peaceful outcomes. When he was hesitant, disappointed Helga dumped him. Since after that, still it is seemed Abby's older brother harbors feelings for her.
TND OC: Nalea Lincoln
Affiliation(s): Kids Next Door (formerly), Adults Next Door (currently)
Occupation(s): Kids Next Door Operative (formerly), Supreme Leader of Adults Next Door (current), philanthropist, human rights activist
Nalea Lincoln is a widowed mother of Dr. Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln's mother-in-law, Daphne, Creed and Abby/Numbuh 5's grandmother. When she was little, she was first female operative of 6th Age of Kids Next Door before Nigel's mother Catherine Uno. Nalea goes by her operative codename "Numbuh 1966", the year she was active as a Kids Next Door operative. She was hailed hero for rescuing African-American children from evil, white supremacist K(Karen)K(Karl)K(Killian) trio who would kidnap African children into slavery or display them in a freakshow/menagerie. Nalea singlehandedly defeated the army of corrupted police officers who attempt to put the children of different races into INT(Immigrant Ne'er do Termination) Prep. In her 13th Birthday, everyone were in tears to separate from the legendary heroine.
Even after "decommissioning", she still love children as she pursue careers that can protect children of diverse races. She married Flare Lincoln, former KND like her who goes by Numbuh 664-2 and had a son named "Ronald Lincoln". However, her husband was wrongly accused with murder and was arrested. When he was executed, Nalea raised her son alone while working many jobs to provide anything her son need while fighting for African-American human rights and rights for women and single mothers. Her dedication was appreciated as she had become a first Adult Next Door, under condition she couldn't tell any other Kids Next Door operatives. And when her son married a French woman named Justine, his father was finally plead innocent in afterlife as all polices publicly apologized to Lincoln family. Now as a healthy and beautiful old woman over 60s, she is described as carefree and loving grandmother to her grandchildren, and a pampering great-grandmother to Brahms, Abby and Creed's nephew, son of Daphne (oldest of the grandchildren). However, she still can drive motorbike and car, easily defeat villains without weapons, and is one of FEW people Father FEARS. Offend her, she will BURN whoever pissed her off with her WORDS and strengths.
TND OC: Josef Romanof (Numbuh Roulette 66)
Affiliation(s): Kids Next Door (former), Teens Next Door (former), Adults Next Door
Occupation(s): Honorary Assassin Partner of Sector Z
Nationality: Russian-Salvadoran American
Josef Romanof, also known as Numbuh Roulette 66, was childhood friend of Lenny, honorary assisting KND partner of Sector Z and is currently one of the youngest of Adults Next Door operatives who had just entered in 20s like Sector Z. He has left side of his face covered in bandage as he received burnt scar from Father during his KND years in vain attempt to rescue Lenny and others from the said villain. Since then, he bore a huge hatred towards Father and SAS, believing the syndicate was responsible for delightfulize Sector Z.
Usually, he is portrayed to be the most hardcore and no-nonsense individual among young Adults Next Door operatives, but this was to mask his emotions as due to the deep-rooted guilt for unable to save his best friend from Father. When reunited with Sector Z again, he slowly shows emotions as he used to as child; compassionate and albeit protective. According to rest of Sector Z, Josef used to call Lenny “Lenna” when they were little, but Ashley and Constance are smart enough to see what is really going on between Josef and Lenny.
A TND Fanfic: Operation: DELIVERY…_
by Maki and Bug
an Fanfic story au inspired by her TND au
Operation: DELIVERY…_
Deliciously
Excellent
Licorice
Included
Candy
Ingredients
On
Upcoming
Shipping
**DELICIOUS- In Sector V…-
Chapter 1: A Sweet Treat Trip In Abigail aka Numbah 5's bedroom in HQ Numbah 5 was talking to one of her friends and her sweet treats Candy club her friend was telling her about something extraordinary while on a trip in Europe " I'm telling ya Numbah 5 it was the most delicious Lollipop I ever had and the chocolate caramel melts in your mouth the moment it hits your tongue made me feel guilty of eating them every time because how beautiful they were it was just too cute to eat!" Abby nodded in wonder “And where did ya gain those candies?” She inquired. Her friend on the other line caught her breath from the excitement " Well from what I remembered it's located in a village called Dewberry Moore can't remember the name of the shop but I remember it having a sign hanging a teacup full of sweets and flowers it's at the end of the village by a forest." Explaining as Abby took down notes “Dewberry Moore. Shop with a sign; teacup. Full of sweets and flowers. By a forest…. Got it.” Once you got the directions and coordinates it was then that Numbah 2 and 3 came in and see what Numbah 5 was up to and if she wanted to come hang out with them at the arcade. “Heyyyy, Abby. Up for the arcade?” Hoagie, AKA Numbuh 2 came and asked. "Sorry, y'all Numbah 5 is gonna pass that as I'm going on a little trip to Europe I heard about this new candy Shoppe from one of my friends from the club and they say it's nothing like any kind of candy they ever tasted and I'm curious to find out." She replied with a grin “Oh! Additional task~!” Kuki, AKA. Numbuh 3, giggled. Abigail giggled "Hey y'all wanna come? It's a rare opportunity to try this kind of candy what's say?" Abigail giggles "Hey y'all wanna come? It's a rare opportunity to try this kind of candy whatta say?" And indeed it was an opportunity Hoagie and Kuki wouldn't want to miss. “We’re in~!” Hoagie grinned. "YAY let's get some Candy~!" Cheered Kuki, In a matter of 30 minutes they were packed and set in the nearest ship taking off to the unique candy store's location “To estimate, we could get there in…. 30 minutes with high speed.” Hoagie spoke Abby grinned "Alright Hoagie prepare to take off at high Speed!" As the three of them buckled up safety first! As Numbah 2 gave her thumbs up “To passengers~ Fasten your seatbelt, please~ we will be departing any second~” Kuki giggled as she helped in launching. As Hoagie set the countdown "departing for high speed in 5..4..3..2..1..TAKE OFF!!!!!!"
He started to launch as their light took off. Heading towards an adventure full of sweets and magic! "so what's the name of this village Numbah?" Kuki asked as they checked the map "So what's the name of this village Numbah 5?" Kuki asked as they checked the map. "We shouldn't be long it's supposed to be in a place called Dewberry Moore." “Where do we land?” Hoagie asked. Looking down out the window "according to my calculations right about now! And look there's a place we can land to hide the ship." Pointing Hoagie to the direction it was a bit from said village but it would keep their ride out of sight “Right on.” Hoagie nodded. Landing safely and gently parking the ship into the area the trio got out setting the ship into camouflage mode Abby, Hoagie, and Kuki made their way into the entrance of the village a big sign reading 'Welcome to Dewberry Moore the sweetest town to be.' as townsfolk and tourist went about their day working or sightseeing the town's buildings set and beautiful German, Swedish, French and Dutch design in beautiful colors and scenery. “Wow~” Kuki’s eyes sparkled. There were even a few shops from other places Korea, Italy and Ecuador! With all different kinds of good smells coming from the shops, there was one smell Abby was looking for and that was the smell of sweet ole sugar. Abby looked around, detecting any sign of the scent. "Let’s see at the end of the village with a teacup candy flower sign." She whispered when suddenly her nose hit the scent of chocolate and sugar making her eyes lit up waving towards Hoagie and Kuki to follow her "Come on I believe it's this way!" And began walking towards the direction where the savory scent was coming from Hoagie and Kuki proceeded to follow Abby. They walked in a hurry pace being cautious not to bump into any people as they made their way towards the end of the village Abby was at a speed walking rate as Hoagie and Kuki huffed and puffed a little bit to catch up knowing Numbah 5's speed and determination when it comes to candy "Hey Abby wait for us!" Hoagie called out, and Abby then stopped as soon as she spotted the house.
As Hoagie and Kuki did the same OMG it was like seeing a doll's house it had a soft pink color with a white accent that looked like lace and gray stone covered in ivy with soft moss, wisteria and honeysuckle and star jasmines and in indeed on a iron basket hanger a sign the form of a teacup filled with delicious candies and flowers all painted porcelain with pink and periwinkle accents the letter on the front saying Little Lullaby Sweets and inside it's window they could see little treasures waiting inside. "So pretty~!" Kuki smiled widely, admiring the house. “I think it's even more pretty inside Numbah 3 come on y'all's candies awaiting!" Abby cheered as the three of them walked in once they stepped into that door their eyes shined and mouths gasped open in amazement "WOW!" It was really like a fairy-tale!
For inside some of the things in there looked like a vintage candy shoppe the walls were painted light blue and pink stripes with lilacs and little roses with butterfly patterns as the smell of sugary maple syrup, milk and honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger spices, berries of all kinds , vanilla, almond , pecans fresh baked pastries and especially the sweet delicious smell of chocolate hint their noses making their mouths water as they looked around inside cute baskets and jars filled with all different kinds of sweets some they recognized some they didn't even know existed in all shapes and colors from French candy cremes , maples leafs , candy drops from Lemon, Lime, Key lime pie, pineapple,pink pineapple, one called snowdrops that looked the flowers, candy sticks , lollipops , jawbreakers, jujubes, gummies that looked like berries, bonbons, fudge in beautiful colors and design one that looked like honeycomb and selection called fairy tale princesses all themed and colored like any fairy tale princess you can imagine from Cinderella Silver Bluebell glass slipper, Beauty Belle's red rose, Snow white gooseberry pie , Sleeping beauty's pink and butter cream blue magic , Little mermaid sea salt cream, princess and the frog creole cream cheese water lilies, and more so much more , sparkling rock candy some in the form of geodes , lollipops like fairy wings, sunny sunflowers, lilacs, daisies , bluebonnets, lilies, carnations, peonies, daffodils and buttercup cookie cups, ginger snaps and all beautiful designs, tea cookies, macaroons , cupcakes and muffins , baby pies ,bubble gum one called star gum that when you chew and blow a bubble it looks like a million tiny sparkling stars making it look like a Galaxy and when it pops the sparkles and stars spread making it all glittery and sparkly around you , there was even a special selection of candies with non peanut or nuts in it along with others that are made special for people who can't have sweets very much , there was even a vintage popcorn stand in Kuki's delight(popcorn being her favorite snack) what's popping away all different kinds of colored popcorn and it turned out that there was a little typewriter attached to it and that if you wanted a certain flavored popcorn you just needed to type it and it magically pop for you they don't know how it works but it's really fun to use and Numbah 3 knew exactly what kind of theme popcorn she wanted 'Rainbow Monkeys!' of course and when she typed it all of a sudden it started popping rainbow colored popcorn while her and Hoagie were picking out their treats along some for their friends and family Numbah 5 was making a special box of chocolates of all different kinds from Pink rosebuds , pearls , gemstones diamonds, and ladybug theme chocolates, dango, mochi, fancy marshmallows, candied fruit that looks like fruit , some unicorn candy sticks, silly braided licorice, jumping jelly beans, rainbow ribbons and queen of hearts tarts, chewy peanut butter circus peanuts, cherry bonbons looks like real cherries and last but not least she was looking for the main prize the Rosie pops her friend told her about and she looked around spotted her target "Oh Numbah 5 been waitin for you."
She whispered excitedly and she made her way across the store there they were in a beautiful crystal vase stacked like a real bouquet of roses were the Rosie pops except to her bit of confusion they were in a glass case at the little luck on it " huh this must be really good and special to be put in a case guess Numbah 5 gonna have to look for the owner." In the meantime she went back to check on Hoagie and Kuki “Hey, Abby~! So, how’s the inside?” Hoagie asked. "y'all there's so much to see it's hard to decide plus I found those Rosie pops and oh man oh man they look so beautiful and sweet we'll have to get some but it's in a glass case so I have to look for the owner to ask for some." Pointing the direction in the case it seems that the Sun rays shone through the window at the right moment as they hit the glass container containing the beautiful candied roses sparkling and shining like rubies and emeralds, Hoagie and Kuki let out a whistle impressed “Oooohh…” Hoagie blinked in disbelief. "ooooooohhh they're so pretty!" Kuki awed, indeed but where was the owner so Abby decided to ask someone. Looking around she spotted a woman close by “Must be the owner…” Abby wondered.
Walking up to her Abby cleared her throat to get her attention "Umm excuses Miss do you happen to be the owner here?" They turned to her surprised but smiled "Oh hello dear I'm sorry to say I'm not the owner of this place is Mr.Honeysuckle he's in the back right now finishing up wrapping an order for me but he shouldn't be long I see your interest in his rose lollies huh? They're one of the sweet house jewels of this place." She replied with a bright smile “Ahh… oh! I’m Abigail Lincoln.” Abby added, holding out her hand as the woman shook her hand in response. "Oh I am Madame Carlotta owner of Fleur De Lis Boutique across the lan, I come here once a month to collect some génial bonbons and le chocolat si magnifique!" Blowing a kiss with dramatic flair the woman reminded Abby of her momma even looked like her except had turquoise eyes and dressed like a sweet Cruella DeVil. "Ohhh." Then, Abby heard the voice of a young man. "Carlotta, Carlotta your package ready dearie." Came a male but soft feminine voice Abby Hoagie and Kuki turned to see a lady. Holding three vintage design-like boxes wrapped in pretty pink blue and white ribbons tied neatly in a bow the ladylike person holding them was actually Mr.Honeysuckle noticing the name tag on his apron, he looked to be almost her brother's age with skin creamy pale as milk, rosy cheeks like pink cotton candy with heart-shaped lips that looked like they were kissed by a plump cherry, big eyes full of sparkle and curious but the color they were like a minty green and specks of cerulean and red?
The hair caught their eyes too it was like a honey buttercream curled with bangs that twisted almost like roses or maybe cinnamon rolls and by telling by his aura he looked to be full of sweetness and kindness. "I had them very carefully wrapped for you just how you like them, Carlotta." He said with a soft smile handing them to the woman "Aww Ren you're such a darling now shall I pay you." They went to the cash register as the TND stared in surprise Kuki broke the silence "Wowie did you see Mr.Honeysuckle he looks like a princess!" She chirped excitedly as Abby waited to talk to Mr.Honeysuckle Hoagie saw some people buying some kind of soda that whenever you took a sip would change into your favorite color called Rainbow Root Beer "Hey Tommy would love those be right back!" And he rushed to grab a case for his little brother, Kuki a cotton candy in the form rainbow and other cute animals along with dragon and mermaid candy scales "Ooohh Mushi would love those be right back Numbah 5 la la la la la la~" skipping along to fetch the treats for her sister. Abby glanced around and paused to see several types of candy her other teammates and her family would love. “Numbuh 1 would love to have these with his new lady friend from Dimmsdale.” She smiled. They were pink chocolate roses with little dewdrops candy drops that sparkled liked diamonds and cherry blossoms, perfect for giving your sweetheart it said with a little vintage heart card and oh man hehe she knew Nigel was really sweet for Timmy whenever she came to visit “Hehehe, hope Numbuh 1 won’t get all shook.” Abby giggled a little. Getting a bouquet she turned just in time to see Miss Charlotta paying Mr.Honeysuckle " Fabulous Ren just fabulous well I'm off now back to the boutique see you next time cheerio, cheerio darling!" She blew a kiss and walked out the door when Mr. Honeysuckle walked up to come help her " All right then Ren Honeysuckle at your service how may I help you miss..? Asking Numbah 5 with a warm smile. Snapped from the thought, Abby cleaned her throat as she introduced herself, remembering the purpose. "Oh Yes I like to buy some of your Rosie pops please," giving a motion with his index finger for her to follow him “Of course dearie right this way~" reaching into his blouse he pulled a key attached to a necklace he was wearing from it "And how many of my roses would you like sweetie? He politely asked getting a lilac ribbon to tie them with. Taken back by amounts, Abby thought over the amount she needed. But to be cautious, since its existence can grab unwanted attention from competitive sweets owners. " I'd like 7 please (5 for her and friends and 2 for her parents ) in two separate boxes please ones for my family." With a nod Mr.Honeysuckle with a delicate handpicked the amount Abby wanted carefully holding them together in an elegant bouquet "Please follow me to the front and I will have you and your friend's treats boxed and wrapped up for you." He said leading Abby to the cashier where a table carefully placed the roses in a beautiful white box with pink ribbons on it and proceeded to wrap the goodies Abby picked out all wrapped up like a birthday gift. "Here you go dear I hope the wrapping is to your liking?" “Thanks~!” Abby then noticed a framed picture of Mr. Honeysuckle and Big Dad. “Sir, do you know this person?” She asked. Mr.Honeysuckle lightly blushed at the photo his pink cotton candy cheeks becoming a Dusty Rose "Yes sorta I was at a sweet convention once three years ago to produce some new Valentine's Day chocolates I made it turned out there was a meet and greet with Mr. Lilac Charlton, I admired some of his work and wanted to say hello but I never got the chance to fully meet him as everyone was there to greet him and take a photo."
Suddenly it seemed Honeysuckle got a little shy "with everyone desperately wanting to meet him " I didn't want to be a bother with people waiting so the only thing I asked was a quick photo after that I was left on my way." Abby scored she thought he heard a little sadness in his voice but it suddenly went away as Honeysuckle's eyes lit up to his happy Sweet self " the deep blushing of his cheek fading "Oh well enough of that dilly dally here comes your friends." Pointed as Hoagie and Kuki came with their chosen sweets ready to check out, as he proceeded to wrap their treats in beautiful boxes and ribbons Numbah 5 had something on her mind as they paid they're sweets they wished Mr.Honeysuckle goodbye " Cheery-bye sweeties feel free to come again have a lovely day and enjoy your sweets!" He declared happily waving them off as the trio headed out the door ‘Oh, it seems Mr. Honeysuckle has feelings for the Big Dad…’ Abby mused in her thought. Who wouldn't admire the man who was famous for making candy and sweets of all kinds and pretty handsome she admits.
Kuki and Hoagie saw Abby. Waved to her. "Whoa, I never knew these places could have candy like this and so cheap too!" Hoagie smiles popping a lollipop in his mouth “And all candies look so pretty~!” Kuki giggled. "Man, it's like this place can rival Lollies Sweet Factory's run for their own money!" “Well, turns out Big Dad and Mr. Honeysuckle are close.” Abby shrugged. Hoagie and Kuki were surprised by it “Whoa I didn't know that, that's cool!" He replied though Abby frowned a bit "Yeah but I couldn't help but see some sadness in his eyes he mentioned he never got to fully meet him as he thought he'd be a bother and didn't want to disturb Big Dad and his fans who really wanted to see him so he just went with only a picture he got, man Mr.Honey looks like a very nice person~." She said until Kuki chimed in "Yeah plus he looks like a princess with his pretty hair color and outfit all pink and periwinkle and violet..~" before Numbah 3 could finish the sound of thunder hit the sky as heavy rain began pouring down like buckets "Oh no our Candy's gonna get soaked!" Hoagie cried the ship was still far off from the town by the time they got there they'd be drenched to the bone! "Ooohh back to the candy shop!"
Number 3 urged as they began to hit them by then everyone had gone home for the evening and The Lullaby Sweets was still open “Well, we gotta stay still until the rain stops…” Abby looked at the sky. Holding tight to their sweets they made it back to the shop already getting wet and cold from the rain by the time they opened the door to the shop it was raining like cats and dogs "Buuurrrr it's so cold." Numbah 3 shivered “That's April showers for ya” Hoagie commented as Numbah 5 looked around for Mr.Honeysuckle who she found just in time sweeping up the shop and putting some things away “Oh, figured you would come back,” Mr. Honeysuckle smiled, “You three may stay until the rain stops.”
The teens smiled and thanked Mr.Honeysuckle for it as it continued to rain heavily an hour passed it rained, then it was two then three yet still it rained heavily by then Mr.Honeysuckle was dusting and mopping the floor and out of boredom of having to wait for the rain Kuki offered to help Mr.Honeysuckle with the cleaning to which at first he declined but Numbah 3 insisting with her sweetness he couldn't say no as she helped him with Hoagie and Abby decided to help out too finish cleaning and putting the supplies away making Mr. Honeysuckle feel grateful for all the help from the kind teens "thank you so much for the help you three usually it takes me a bit longer to finish cleaning after lock up." The three gave bashful looks "Oh it was nothing Mr. Honeysuckle we're happy to help out." Hoagie and Kuki agreed "Yeah it's great to have help, especially with working in this place on your own besides time goes by faster and hopefully the rain should be down by now.?" yet as Hoagie said a big boom could be heard outside as the rain and thunder continue to roll in ferociously, it was then they all heard gurgling sounds in the room and when they look down they realized it was all coming from their stomachs oh it looks like all that cleaning made them hungry looking at the clock it was a nearing supper time.
Seeing that they are stuck here longer than they predicted Mr.Honeysuckle decides to do something kind in return for helping him clean "Well it looks like you darlings are still stuck here for a while longer it seems how you three would like to stay for supper if you like?" He asked as he removed his apron and hung its place, the teen's tummies growled again waiting for their answers. “Really~?!” Kuki’s eyes sparkled. “Oh, we’d be thankful~” Hoagie smiled widely. "Wonderful here follow me the backroom leads to my home upstairs." He happily said opening the door to the kitchen leading to where he made his sweets and goodies in the back was another door dark cherry wooden of beautiful design leading upstairs of the home above "This way once we get there I'll put on some tea for us."
“Thank you~” Kuki smiled. Once inside it was like a cute doll's house all warm and cozy there was even a fireplace in the living room already lit bringing a warm glow to the room "Please make yourselves at home and I will join you shortly" Mr.Honeysuckle called out as he made his way to the kitchen the trio looked around everything looks so cute some of the design looks like it was from German and Swedish interior some of having a little candy or sweet theme to it like a fairy tale. Ever cautious, Abby looked around in case several threats may come to harm Mr. Honeysuckle or ransack his shop. In the meantime' Kuki and Hoagie made themselves comfortable on the couches enjoying how soft and fluffy they were "It's like sitting on a marshmallow." Kuki cooed enjoying and hugging the soft fluffy pillows as Hoagie warmed himself by the fire enjoying the sweet smell of the burning wood “This place is real paradise…” Hoagie remarked, in the chef’s kiss gesture. Soon Mr. Honeysuckle came with a tea tray filled with hot steaming tea with creamer and a small bowl of sugar and a honey jar with lemon wedges on the side "I wasn’t sure if you three took your tea with milk or lemon so I thought I'd bring a little each and supper should be ready in 30 minutes so here warm yourselves up." Putting the tray on a coffee table between them teens politely took their tea cups the steam floating in the air like a beautiful mist as they added milk/lemon and took a sip they were surprised by all the tea almost tasted like their favorite flavors “So sweet~!” Kuki squealed.
"I'm feeling warmed up already~!" Hoagie grinned taking another sip enjoying how it relaxed him, both sighed in satisfaction. It wasn't long until Mr.Honeysuckle brought two other trays in his hands one containing bowls and spoons with napkins and the other a small cauldron pot and load of bread "Hope you three like pumpkin cream soup and rosemary focaccia with olive oil?" Balancing the two trays with grace on the table opening the lead to reveal hot steaming soup small bubbles popping from it like a witch's brew scooped the soup with its ladle pouring a hearty amount into each bowl slicing a piece of bread for dipping as he hands them their meal before serving his own "bon appetite~."
He declared sitting in a rocking chair across the teens "Oh, thank you~" Kuki smiled widely the others the same. It was like warm hot hugs filling their bellies and the warm soft crunchiness of the bread made them smile with satisfaction “Aww, I’m glad you enjoyed…~” Mr. Honeysuckle smiled. "And now that we're more acquainted please call me Ren." The three teenagers smiled. The rain continued outside, but less thunderstorms. Getting a pair of yarn and knitting needles Ren began to gently rock back and forth "So my dears who are you if you don't mind me asking? “Well, we are…” Hoagie began as Kuki continued, “We are from Teens Next Door~!” Ren raised a brow in slight confusion " The Teens Next Door..? Pardon me I never heard of something like that before? Is it some kind of kids club or teen band?”
“Ah, well….. it’s like a… community service!” Abby replied quickly, “Helping kids who were having family or school problems, rescuing small animals… and stuff.” Ren seemed to accept that answer "Oh it sounds like a sweet service you three seem to have such good hearts to help those in need." “Yeah. And we even donate sweets to kids who couldn’t provide enough.” Abby added. Ren was amazed "Oh that is truly sweet indeed it truly feels my heart with joy reminds me of my own acts of bringing sweets to those who were unable to enjoy those privileges." "Really? Where did you send the sweets to?" Kuki asked. “I send them to shelters and orphanages all across Europe and the world when I get the chance to bring a little sweetness to someone's life." Ren replied, "Especially to children who went through poverty and hunger in their lives." "Awww~" Kuki smiled. “For I knew how they felt and went through in their lives to experience hunger in the cold." A look in his eyes seemed to drift off in a long-forgotten memory until an unusual sound was heard coming from somewhere in the room what sounded like squeaking..? The three Teens Next Door tilted their head from the sound.
Ren smiled at the sound as he whispered in a sing-song voice "Nibbling, nibbling little mouse, who comes munching in my house~?" Suddenly out came a little gray and white harvest mouse crawling into the room from a small opening of the window, around its neck was a periwinkle ribbon of frilly white lace tied in a little elegant bow its center holding a little pink button no bigger than snowpea "Oh hello Miss Truffle I didn't expect a visit today?" He spoke in a cherry tone as if they were old friends and to the trio's surprise at what they were seeing the little mouse now known as Miss Truffle stood up smiling as if she actually understood showing that she was wearing a cute little white apron similar to Mr.Honeysuckle's using to dry some of her wet fur as if she had just gotten out of the rain outside with her little pink paws as she goes up to the fireplace to warm herself. Suddenly a hamster poked out of Hoagie’s jacket pocket and tilted its head as well. It was Joaquin! Who watched curious as Miss Truffle warmed and dried herself off by the fire her fur becoming fluffy by its warmth her warm brown eyes shined like soft sweet melted chocolate from its firelight noticing the hamster coming from Hoagie's pocket she waved a cute little pink paw in greeting, Joaquin the hamster cheerfully waved its small paw in return. Suddenly Miss Truffle gave a little sneeze and she pulled out an actual little handkerchief from her apron tapping her little nose with it to settle down her little sniffle as Ren and Kuki giggled at the cute site "Oh gesundheit." He cooed as he continued to knit with his yarn Joaquin the hamster jumped off of Hoagie to crawl over to Truffle by the fireplace as the little mouse blew into her handkerchief Kuki thought it was the cutest thing she had ever seen.
“Aww…” she silently gushed. Abby meanwhile was thinking over what Mr.Honey..Ren said that the rhyme sounded familiar somewhere she heard before but where? She pondered over it but was unable to remember clearly she'd have to research it later. The time they continue to talk with Ren getting to know the kind candy maker but he is a kind gentle person who can bring warm comfort to any place or anyone wanting to see the good in others he also was a lover of books holding a little library within his home holding all different kinds of stories from fairy tales to fiction nonfiction the selection was so fascinating you couldn't help but want to read one and was one who loved to cook as well along having a love for making candy and sweet he has a curiosity of wanting to cook interesting meals with his ingredients that he gets from his garden and being creative in his work. Abby looked through books, articles and such. Then, she noticed articles about Lollies Land ‘The land of Big Dad’s Candy paradise…’ Abby mused. It looked old and a little worn out children's book but it looked like it was read with care. full of curiosity, Reading through it was full of rhymes and little tales of the 'fictional' Lollies Land. What got her attention was the illustration of Big Dad. It looked like him in person but with some older fashion clothing Abby then read over the page. As she looked through it she suddenly heard something she noticed Mr. Honeysuckle softy begin humming a lullaby to himself as he knitted watching as Kuki and Hoagie cooed over Truffle and Joaquin talked to each other in their animal language as Ren's hummed tune turned to words.
"🎶Sleepers awaken
The night has gone and taken
Your darkest fears and left you here
And the sun it shines so clear
And the sun it shines so clear Awake for the world looks wonderful🎶"
the lullaby felt soothing bringing warmth and comfort around the teens as it was slowly making them sleepy "🎶Oh glorious golden sun
Your song of light you bring
And when we turn away
Your silver sister moon does sing
Then once again we face
Your glory and your grace And those who sleep still take?🎶"
As she read through the page reading what it said And one page shows a little boy holding hands with Big Dad in Lollies Land
The child reminded her of a certain pirate
"🎶Sleepers awaken
The night has gone and taken
Your darkest fears and left you here
And the sun it shines so clear
And the sun it shines so clear
Awake for the world looks wonderful🎶"
Abby could remember the time Stickybeard told her how he met Big Dad when he was a little boy and offered him some chocolate as a act of kindness when he was at the highest of in poverty and hopes one day to find the island to return the kindness brought him as a child. Everyone who met Big Dad would talk of him highly and reason some want to find that bad in the in search of his island but never did.
"🎶You send your beams to earth
Giving flowers their birth
And looking to the sky
They see your diamond eye
Livening sap and cell
They love you very well
And answering the first light’s ring🎶"
As Abby thought of this unknown to her Kuki and Hoagie that Ren's soft lullaby was slowly putting them to sleep in the warm cozy environment they were in it was if the long days and sometimes stress of work in the TND were leaving their bodies and letting their minds relax for the first in a long time as Abby felt eyes begin to feel heavy from sleepiness
"🎶Sleepers awaken
The night has gone and taken
Your darkest fears and left you here
And the sun it shines so clear
And the sun it shines so clear
Awake for the world looks wonderful🎶"
Abby listened, quietly smiling. The humming and softening of the lullaby continued as the glowing warmth of the fireplace surrounded them and little by little the trio slowly began fall asleep having been embraced by the comforts of feelings of home until Abigail was the last one to fall asleep listening to the soothing lullaby sending them off to Dreamland.
end of chapter 1
what will happen when the Teens wake up? what delicious meal will Ren Honeysuckle make next and is there more to his past then we think? and are Truffles and Joaquin becoming sudden sweethearts?
the lullaby Ren sings is Sleepers Awaken by Jackie Oates https://youtu.be/T1fxRM06LIs?si=MCCOzlMj9_B95A1Z
credit to the lovely and amazing https://jknerd.tumblr.com/ of her amazing TND au https://www.tumblr.com/teensnextdoorau
TND OC: Scout Mulberry
Santiago “Scout” Mulberry
“Does my happiness scares you?”
Name: Santiago “Scout” Mulberry
Age: 14
Affiliation: Salinas Valley High School, Salinas Valley Male Track Team
Occupation: Student, Track Star
Base: His home
Nationality: Hispanic-American
Appearance: Scout is a teenage trans boy with black hair and green eyes. Unlike his siblings, Scout has a more tanned complexion like his Latino-Mexican grandmother, Josefina Liberato. He has silver ear cuffs and blue, white, and pink stud earrings. Scout is wearing a chest binder.
Causal 1: Scout wears a dark blue shirt with a symbol of a pink shoe with a white wind and dark blue jeans. He has white sneakers and a blue and pink Italian charm bracelet.
Causal 2: Scout wears a white tank top with a pink outline and dark blue print said “Star of the Track”. His shorts are denim blue as his shoes are blue and white sneakers.
About: Santiago “Scout” Mulberry is Jo and Dashiell’s second son and third child. His siblings are Bailey “Baba” Mulberry, age 23, Radburn “Racer” Mulberry, age 20, and Mansfield “Slugger” Mulberry, age 10. He is the star member of the Salinas Valley Male Track Team and is a state companion of sprints, hurdles, racing, and relays. He doesn’t take any shit from anyone. He is hot-headed, extroverted, carefree, and deadpan. Like his family, Scout is fully aware that Slugger is a part of the Kids Next Door and keeps it a secret from everyone else. He often bonds with his father when they are doing some DIY projects as he has his own, such as lo-fi music, baking, and wood projects. Scout deeply resents his aunt for causing his youngest sibling, Lady, to go missing and her lack of remorse. As Scout hopes to meet Lady again, he worries about how she would react since she had known him as “Sofia”. Scout’s maternal aunt, Janice, does not support his transition and tries to sue Jo and Dashiell for custody, stating that Scout was suffering from abuse. Fortunately, the court sided with the Mulberrys. Since Jo has become a Congressional representative, Scout has become a target of his mother’s political enemies, especially when Janice amplified the targeting of trans youth in the West Coast. However, Scout isn’t afraid of standing up for not only his rights, but also for the rights of others.
