"Grrrr!"
THUMPPPP! BOOMBB!
"Acckkkk!!"
"Heheh, Little Helper, you've gotten stronger! Or should I say you got some good toys with you?" The finger-licking man smiled wickedly as he staggered back from Sio's powerful kick, his boots scraping against the floor. Sio glared at him with pure fury burning in her eyes, not saying a single word. Like a little beast driven by rage, she pounced at him again without hesitation.
WHHOOSSSHHH!
She rolled her wrist-strapped cloth around a nearby pillar and pulled herself forward like an arrow shot from a bow, her small body cutting through the air with deadly precision.
"Ohh, looks like I haven't torn that annoying thing enough! Still useable! COME AT ME, LITTLE HELPER! I WILL TAS—"
BOOOOMMMMMMM! SWWRRRRRINNGGGGG! SWWWRRRINNNGGG!
"ACCCKKKK!!"
Sio suddenly got so fast that he didn't even have time to finish his sentence. Her foot slammed into his chest with devastating force, the impact echoing through the entire space. He flew backward like a ragdoll, his body crashing hard into the wall behind Tool Man's table with a sickening thud.
"Oouucchh!! Little shit, it hurts!" The licking man grunted in pain, his hand clutching his chest as he glared at the young girl standing before him. Her feet were fuming—gases were coming out of her red flower shoes like an animal breathing fire, releasing bursts of energy in all directions. The shoes pulsed with power, ready to provide more strength and speed at whichever direction Sio wanted to move.
"TSK! Bastard!"
In pure anger, Sio casually jumped a little vertical then came down crouching very low, her body coiling like a spring. Then—WHOOSHSHH!!—she vanished from the spot and immediately closed the distance between them. The licking man barely had time to process what happened. Sio, moving with extreme speed, ran toward him like a raging mad animal, her eyes locked on her target. She jumped high, bringing her left knee forward and aiming straight at his chest. Her shoes pushed her forward even faster, the energy propelling her like a rocket.
SWWISSHHH! SWWWNNGG!!
With blinding speed, she reached him in less than a second. But seeing her coming, he just smiled coldly and stepped a little sideways with practiced ease, speaking loudly in that mocking tone, "Kekek, Little Helper, it's not good to be so angry, heheh!"
"Aggh!" Sio couldn't stop her momentum now. She was about to collide face-first with the solid wall behind him. Shit!
WHHOOSSHHHHH!
Suddenly, a huge strap of clothing came flying through the air and rolled around her small waist with perfect timing. SWOOSHHH! It pulled her back with gentle but firm force, saving her from the impact.
"Ah!" Sio gasped in surprise as THUMP! her body fell into something soft, like a cushion. Big hands held her waist carefully and slowly let her find her own feet, supporting her until she was steady.
Hmm... Sio looked behind and saw Big Guy casually smiling down at her with that warm, goofy expression he always had.
"Ah, than—"
TAKK!!!
Big Guy hit her head with little force, just enough to scold her.
"OW! OW! Big Guy, don't hit me with your huge hand! It will break, you know!" Sio grunted in anger as she punched his big belly in protest, though her small fist barely made an impact on his massive frame.
"Hmm, then what stupidity was that? You would have broken your knee, you know!" Big Guy patted her head gently, his enormous hand covering almost her entire head. The gentle touch made her feel safe and cared for. Then he looked at the mercenary-looking enemy across from them and spoke calmly, "I guess he is that man, right?"
Sio finally calmed down under his touch, her breathing slowing. As if sensing her heart settling, the shoes also stopped fuming like a mad beast. Now they only slowly breathed out small amounts of fume once in a while, like a calmed animal.
"Hmm, yes, !" Sio just nodded, her jaw still tight with anger.
"Hmm, then why don't we together beat him? I will provide some help" Big Guy smiled warmly, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and slowly walked ahead with confidence. Sio, watching his huge back moving forward like a protective wall, smiled despite herself and walked beside him. A big guy and a girl reaching only his shoulder, very slim compared to his massive body—a contrasting image for sure. They walked toward the finger-licking man together, side by side.
The enemy picked up a rock the size of his palm from the debris around them and played with it, tossing it up and down as he walked forward to meet them, his movements casual and mocking.
"Kekek, who is this big fellow? Is he your guardian angel, Little Helper? Do you like big men like him?" The licking man said loudly with a wicked grin behind his mask. "Then don't worry, I could eat a lot and buff up for you, my little helper! Then I will pound you with that huge body! Kekekkeke!"
"Hmmm, Sio, he wants to become like me? Is he a bad guy?" Big Guy asked in complete goofiness, looking down at Sio with innocent confusion. "And what does 'pounding' mean? Is it a food?"
"Agh! Don't just assume everyone who wants to grow big like you is a good person!" Sio said loudly in embarrassment, her cheeks flushing red. "And yes, pounding means food! Now don't ask more questions and just throw me!"
Big Guy smiled and grabbed her waist gently, slowly bringing her up. But he didn't throw her right away. He lifted her higher and raised her until her face looked directly at his face, their eyes meeting. As Sio's legs reached his leg shin part, dangling in the air, he said softly with genuine care, "Sio, don't worry. No one will pound you when I am here, so without any worry, defeat that man while I protect you from the side, okay, Sio!" His goofy smile widened. "Of course, if you like someone, then I could allow him!"
"Uggh!!" Sio turned completely red in embarrassment, looking at Big Guy's earnest face so close to hers. She gulped down hard, feeling the warmth of his large hands on her waist, and looked down in embarrassment. She spoke meekly, her voice barely above a whisper, "Don't speak nonsense! I know you will do your best, and no, I don't have anyone I like... except you!"
She said the last two words only in her mind, her heart pounding in her chest.
"Hehe, good then!"
WHOOSSSHHH!!
Big Guy suddenly, with perfect precision, tilted her body and took a full 360-degree circle, building momentum. He threw her hard when he was just returning to his starting position, making Sio fly diagonally with open space behind her, not directed at the wall.
"Waahhhh!!" Sio cried out, surprised as she was still lost in her thoughts about Big Guy. But she snapped back to focus instantly, her combat instincts taking over. She increased her speed with her legs facing the man, coming at the perfect angle for impact. Seeing this, the licking man sighed in annoyance and stepped aside again, trying to let her fly past him, but—
WHOSSHHH! WHOOSHH!
Two straps of clothing came flying through the air with precise timing. One stronger strap wrapped around him tight, binding his body and not letting him move. One weaker strap changed Sio's direction just a little toward him, redirecting her attack perfectly. Her foot connected with his arm with full force.
BOOMBBB!!!!
"Ack, bitch!" The man and Sio both recoiled from the impact, falling diagonally back. While she was still in the air, the licking man gritted his teeth and grabbed her leg tightly with his left hand—the same one that got hit. Pain shot through his arm, but he ignored it. Then he pulled her closer towards him with a violent yank.
"ACCKK, IT HURTS!" The licking man grunted in pain, his arm throbbing. With his right hand clenched into a fist with the rock inside it, he punched toward Sio's exposed belly with brutal intent.
BOO! WHHOOSSHHH!
The licking man just slightly grazed her as he suddenly got pulled away by the strong strap that was still wrapped around his waist. WHOOSSHH! He flew toward Big Guy against his will, his feet dragging across the ground.
"Aghhh!"
KKKRRRR!
The licking man tried desperately to stop the force, his heels dragging on the floor and raising clouds of dust. But BBOOMMMBBB! an attack came from his back without warning. Sio kicked his back with full force, her shoes releasing a burst of energy. The impact sent him flying forward toward Big Guy much faster. The licking man twisted his head to look behind and saw Sio completing her kick, though she held her belly slightly in pain from the earlier graze.
BOOMMMM!! AAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!
A strong punch from Big Guy's massive fist slammed into his belly, and he was pushed back again, staggering and falling hard on the ground. THUUMMM!! He rolled around several times, his body bouncing painfully. He finally managed to free himself from the straps of cloth by continuously loosening them with desperate movements. Then he scrambled to his feet and ran back toward Sio, rage burning in his eyes.
Seeing this, Sio also ran toward him, her face set with determination. As they came close, suddenly the licking man threw the rock he'd been holding toward Sio with a quick flick of his wrist. She dodged it precisely with her speed, but it still affected her footing, making her stumble just a little. Shit! Then Sio saw a kick coming straight at her face with full force.
SWWOSSH!
Big Guy came running and grabbed Sio's feet with his strapped clothing, making her fall backward safely. Then he pulled her quickly towards him. The licking man's kick missed completely as Sio let herself be dragged across the ground. She turned around mid-drag and used Big Guy's big belly as a spring, pushing off with all her strength. WHOOSSHH!! She dashed forward with full force, faster than before.
"Ack!"
Sio's power made Big Guy massive body step back a little. The licking man suddenly turned after missing his kick and saw that Sio was already right there, close to his face. Without wasting a single second, the licking man brought his left forearm up to defend. It was covered in armor that gleamed dully. He let it get hit with Sio's incoming punch.
TAAANNNGGG!
"ACCCKK!" Sio's fist got hurt from the impact with the metal, pain shooting through her knuckles. But the licking man's arm hurt too from the force. Still, he remained focused through the pain.
SWOOSHH!
He grabbed Sio's neck with his hand and BOOMMM! pinned her down hard on the ground.
"ACCKKK!" Sio grunted in pain as she tried to kick him, but she couldn't gather much momentum from her position on the ground.
THUMMPP!!
The licking man hit her thighs with his other hand, striking hard.
"AAAAAAHHHH!" Sio cried out in pain, her leg burning where he struck.
Then he said wickedly, leaning closer to her face, "Kekek, I will break your legs first, then slowly enjoy you, my little hel—"
BOOMMMM! CRACCKK!
Big Guy suddenly came by jumping high, his massive body creating a small earthquake when he landed. The ground broke into cracks spreading outward, raising clouds of dust. The ground went down a little because of the impact of his jump, creating a small crater. Because of that, the licking man lost his grip on her neck, his hand slipping. Through the dust, he saw a big leg coming toward his shoulder as he was trying to stand up.
BOOMMBB!
He got hit hard and flew sideways in pain, his body rolling across the ground. "AAAAHHHH!!!" He rolled over and over sideways, grunting and groaning in agony.
"Agh!" Big Guy helped Sio up gently and touched her naked thighs to check the wound, his fingers careful.
"KKYYAA!! Don't touch it, Big Guy! It tingles my skin! Kyaaa!" Sio felt his fingers on her bare thighs and cried out in surprise, her face flushing red.
"Hmm, Sio, I think you need to train with me in the morning. You are too skinny!" Big Guy said with a completely serious face, examining her thin legs with concern.
Sio, thoroughly embarrassed, PAAT!! hit his head as he kept checking her thighs while crouching down, his big hands gentle on her skin.
"Don't judge a girl by your taste, Big Guy! Humph!" Sio pouted in anger, crossing her arms as Big Guy stood up, rubbing his head where she hit him.
"Want me to take care of him?" Big Guy asked simply.
"Hmm, no need! I will for sure defeat him!" Sio looked determined, her eyes blazing as she turned and saw the licking man smiling as he stood up, dusting himself off.
"KEKKEKE, THIS ISN'T FAIR! AREN'T USUALLY BAD GUYS THE ONES WHO HAVE MORE PEOPLE WITH THEM? BUT I AM GETTING BEATEN DOWN TWO VS ONE! NO FAIR, NO FAIR!" The licking man shouted dramatically.
SNAPP!
He snapped his fingers loudly.
"COME OUT, YOU USELESS BASTARDS!"
Hearing the signal, many men and women with weird clothing came inside, jumping down from above just like he did earlier. They landed around him and stood beside him in formation as he instinctively tried to lick his fingers, but his mask blocked him from doing it. Sio and Big Guy stood side by side, ready to beat some people, their bodies tense and prepared.
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"Hmm, it looks like Nat has gotten out, so we should also stretch a little, shall we, little brother?" Sasha said with a playful tone.
"TYYR! TYRRR!" Tyra chirped excitedly.
"Yes, yes, sure, sure! It looks like our friends are facing many people." Zack grinned, cracking his knuckles. "Can you do it, my lazy big sister?"
"Ggaah! Don't underestimate me, you brat!" Sasha smiled confidently as she faced a large group of people coming toward them in a full circle, surrounding them from all sides. Zack also put his back against her back and stood facing the other half of the enemies as Tyra floated above their heads protectively.
"Hehe!" Both laughed as they tilted their heads back and TAK! gently touched the back of their heads together in silent communication. They smiled as the enemies got closer toward them—the same thing was happening at Alfie and Little Princess's side, and also at Sio and Big Guy's side. The entire space had erupted into chaos.
"Agh, why is everyone coming from above my shop? Sigh! I NEEDD COOMMPPPEENSSATTIOOONN!" Tool Guy, still alive and healthy, peeked above his table, then quickly hid under the table again, muttering complaints.
Zack and Sasha suddenly turned around, facing each other directly. But now something was different!! Sasha's eyes were closed!! Her breasts were touching Zack's chest as she smiled peacefully, complete trust radiating from her. Then Zack said to Tyra, "Hey, little friend, just keep throwing some wind and fire now and then, okay? Don't let yourself tire out!"
"TYRR! TYRR!" Tyra replied in confirmation, ready for battle.
"Now spin, my beautiful sister." Zack said softly as Sasha and Zack, with some space in between their bodies, started spinning in a circle. Their legs moved with speed and precision, perfectly synchronized.
"Duck! Lower ribs!"
BOOMM!! ACCKK!
Zack ordered Sasha as she ducked immediately down to his lower ribs without hesitation. Zack hit an enemy man's face with his right hand's back palm while still rotating smoothly. Then SWOOSH! he grabbed the man's neck with his left hand in one fluid motion. As they rotated more, Zack then threw him toward a horde of people approaching from that side.
"Back leg hit, 340 degrees!"
Sasha immediately grabbed his waist and BOOM! kicked hard toward the provided location. Her foot slammed into a person's belly, sending the enemy flying away in pain. With a single 360-degree turn, they'd already taken care of three enemies. Sasha rotated her body gracefully, using one foot on the ground as a pivot, then stood up while still circling. She was still grabbing his waist, then she stepped back a little like before, still with her eyes closed, smiling peacefully.
Then Zack ordered, taking a second circle, "Big heal shield, 70 degrees!"
Sasha immediately raised her arm in that exact direction and cast a huge healing shield without even needing to look, trusting his directions completely. The green barrier shimmered into existence in some distance as they rotated more.
"Head tilt, right side!"
WHOOSH! A dagger flew by dangerously close, as Sasha tilted her head to one side and Zack tilted to the other. The blade passed harmlessly between them.
"TTYYRYRRRR!"
WHHOOSSHH! Tyra made a powerful wind attack on one side, disrupting the oncoming people and scattering them.
"Jump, arm up straight!"
Sasha jumped as Zack grabbed her waist with his left hand, pulling her body close to his and sticking them together. Then he swiftly turned more quickly, dodging a spear piercing toward them. BOOMM! He made a fast full spin and hit the attacker on his face with the back of his palm from his right hand. Then BBMOOMM! he kicked the person hard, sending them flying.
"Heal, 330 degrees!"
Sasha cast her healing magic while Zack brought her back down gently, her feet touching the ground.
After putting Sasha down carefully, he grabbed the spear from the ground and started spinning again, the weapon becoming part of their deadly dance.
"180 turn back! Heal, 50 degrees!"
Zack ordered as Sasha now grabbed his waist and swiftly turned around to his back while she cast a heal shield toward that area simultaneously.
STABB!!
At front, Zack stabbed two people at the same time with the spear, the weapon piercing through both bodies.
"TTYRRR!" Tyra used his flame on Sasha's side, burning several people who got too close. They screamed and fell back.
Zack turned again, facing Sasha's front once more, then said sharply, "Duck feet!!"
Sasha immediately got fully down on the ground as Zack brought his spear around and SWWOSSHH! SSCCKK! SCCKKK! He cut through many people as he spun a full 360 degrees in one place, the blade singing through the air.
"HEAL, 10 degrees!"
Sasha, ducked down low, just cast another heal shield in that direction, protecting her friends from incoming attacks.
"ROLL RIGHT SIDE!" Zack ordered again urgently.
Sasha grabbed his feet and rolled to the right, her outfit getting dirty from the floor.
TAK! TAK! TAK!
Many spears stuck into the ground exactly where Sasha had been ducking down just a moment before.
SWWOSSH!
Zack threw his spear in one direction and shouted quickly, "HEAL, 90 degrees! Stand! Grab ME! Spin kick!"
Zack ordered multiple things in rapid succession. Sasha healed in that direction as she stood up and grabbed Zack's waist. Zack also grabbed her waist and spun her around like she weighed nothing. Sasha stretched her leg out and THUMMPP! THUMMP! THUMMPP! Her feet connected with multiple enemies.
"TTYRRR!!"
Sasha kicked several people while getting spun by Zack with one hand. Then he grabbed another spear from a fallen enemy and spun it with him, incorporating it into their dance.
SLLASSHH! SLLASS! THUMMPP! THUMMPP!
"TYYRRR!"
The trio, circling around in perfect harmony, killed and injured many people. Sasha, with her eyes closed and smiling peacefully, followed Zack's instructions with complete faith. Tyra helped at just the right moments, adding flames and wind to their deadly performance.
"HEAL! Dodge right!"
"Punch, 60!"
"Half spin, then kick!"
SLASH! THUMP!
"TYRR!"
"HEAL! Back bend, dodge!"
"DRAGGING!"
"TYRYRR!"
"Zero degrees Back kick! HEAL!"
STAB! SWOSH!
"ACK! AA!"
"TYYRR! HEAL! DODGE! GRAB! JUMP! SPIN RIGHT..."
From far away, Zack and Sasha looked like they were dancing together, facing each other intimately. Occasionally, bursts of wind and flame came from the center where Tyra floated, making the scene beautiful yet horrifying at the same time. Many bodies piled up around them as they continued their deadly dance. A smiling, closed-eyed beautiful woman and a crazy-looking young man fought off a horde of people with perfect coordination, helped by a cute yet dangerous animal floating above them.
Their movements were poetry written in blood, trust made visible through combat. Every instruction Zack gave, Sasha followed without question. Every attack that came their way, they dodged or countered as one being. The bond between them was absolute, unbreakable, forged through countless battles and deepened through complete faith in each other.
The dance continued, spinning and spinning, a whirlwind of death and healing, of trust and violence, of beauty and horror all mixed together into one breathtaking display.
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Author Blabbering
Blind trust—such a strange phrase. It almost sounds like fantasy, like something written for stories rather than real life. And yet… there are people who can trust each other without thinking twice. No constant doubt. No mental calculations. No backup plans hidden behind smiles.
If you have that person, cherish them with all your heart.
Because blind trust isn't stupidity—it's rare alignment. It's built quietly through consistency, not promises. Through actions that never needed explanations. It's when your mind stays calm even when logic says, What if?
Most people learn trust through betrayal first. They trust, get hurt, then rebuild walls higher than before. So when someone comes along who doesn't trigger alarms, who doesn't make you overthink, who feels safe even in silence—that's not ordinary. That's precious.
Blind trust doesn't mean perfection. It doesn't mean no mistakes. It means when mistakes happen, doubt doesn't rush in first. Understanding does.
And here's the truth we don't say enough:
Not everyone will experience this. Some will search their whole lives and never find it. Others will find it once and lose it. Very few get to keep it.
So if you're lucky enough to have someone you trust without checking over your shoulder—protect that bond. Be gentle with it. Don't test it for entertainment. Don't neglect it because it feels secure.
Because things that feel unbreakable are often the ones we forget to hold carefully.
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