Dream § 9 [Public] Wild Wild West Story
Estelle was sitting at a round table in what looked like a Western Saloon. At the bar, Raven was filling up bucks of beer, sliding them skilfully down the counter to his customers while Cornelia was working the tables. At the bar counter was sitting Abel and Dominic, both dressed as soldiers from the cavalry, nursing their drinks slowly. They turned their attention to the stage as Austria started to play a French Cancan song on the piano, the red curtains opening up on a female version of Yuri, Guy and Lelouch, complete with the appropriate dresses for the show.
But the pink haired woman’s attention was brought back as someone at her table cleared their throat. Sure enough, she turned to look at a slightly flustered Suzaku. He proudly sported the Sheriff’s insignia and he took off his cowboy hat: "I’m sorry Miss Euphemia. I wish I could have brought you to a place of better reputation."
Estelle smiled as her best friend shook her head with good humour: "Oh no, please, Sheriff Suzaku! Here is just fine! I know it’s important for you to keep an eye on the ruffians of this town..." the other pink haired woman answered, fanning herself slightly, though Estelle doubted that her blush was only due to the desert warmth. The young lady was about to thank the Sheriff for all his efforts to keep this town safe when the soft humming atmosphere of the Saloon was suddenly broken by shouts coming from a few tables away from them.
Kyou had flipped the poker table he was sitting at with Jasper and Shigure, pointing his gun at Puss-in-boots. The cat was holding his hands out, hissing softly, his fur standing straight on his back.
"You cheater!" accused the orange haired cowboy.
"It is not my fault tù es uno pathetic plajer, sir..." answered the cat, his voice laced heavily with his Spanish accent.
The sound of a shotgun being pumped broke the altercation and the customers turned their attention to Raven as his pointed his weapon on the agitated gamblers.
"I’d suggest you take this outside, gentlemen..."
Both cat-men hissed at each others, walking out the swinging doors while keeping their gaze locked on one another. Of course, as soon as they were outside, walking further away from each other on the dusty road, the whole town ran outside. Minatsuki’s voice echoed out of the second floor of the saloon as the bordello’s madam shouted: "DUEL!"
Estelle was about to follow out when she felt a gloved hand squeeze hers. She looked up into Edward’s gold eyes as he shook his head:
"You stay inside, Miss Estellise. This could get very dangerous..."
She was about to protest when Sheriff Suzaku grabbed Edward’s forearm, tugging him towards the exit.
"I think we’ll need your assistance, Dr. Cullen..."
Edward nodded before following Suzaku outside, giving Estelle one last meaningful look. But as soon as he was out the door, Euphie grabbed her hand and pulled her to the closest window and both women knelt down and peered outside.
Puss-in-Boots and Kyou were at opposite end of the road, looking intently at each other. Alice, dressed as the undertaker, was taking the orange haired man’s measurements while Heat was tying up a handkerchief around his neck before taking out his knife and fork, licking slightly his lips. As soon as Alice walked away from the man, the town fell silent, the whistling wind the only sound a mile around. Both duellists let their hands hover over their gun holsters, trying to read their opponent’s intents. Puss moved the toothpick in his mouth from one side to another while Kyou flexed his fingers.
"This town is not big enough for the two of us, Pussy cat!" yelled the young man, to which Puss answered in Spanish and Estelle could only assume that what the cat had just said were not meant for proper ears.
All was stilled for a moment, the whole town taking a deep breath as a tumbleweed rolled into town. The dust around the ball of hay settled for a moment and the tumbleweed turned blue before unrolling to reveal a Ranger Stitch. The blue dog growled and made strange, angry sounds before zapping Puss and pistol-whipping Kyou. Not a moment later, the ranger had rolled up again and was leaving town in a cloud of dust. Estelle blinked in surprise as Euphie giggled beside her.
In the streets, an electrified Puss was surrounded by cooing women, all of them ready to help him nurse his wounds while Shigure and Hatori were pulling the unconscious Kyou away, shaking their head in shame.
The townfolks dispersed slowly and only Heat was left on the dusty road, a deep disappointed expression on his face.
"No dinner tonight..." he sniffed with sadness.
[wakes up and is shaking by fits of giggles before laughing out loud]