I admit I was so focused on eating, breakfast kinda passed by without me paying all that much attention. I was just happy to be full. With full bellies and boxes of leftovers we piled back out onto the street. Tsubasa began hopping up and down excitedly.

“C’mon this way!” She began leading us out in an odd direction toward a mostly empty parking lot. Disheveled hoodlums sat on two of the parked cars. Between them towered the Cobra queen patched up and looking really pissed off.

“Did I keep you waiting?” Tsubasa asked throwing a few mock punches in the air while bouncing back and forth on her toes. How did she have so much energy? The Queen looked down at her and pointed at Xianying.

“This was supposed to be between me and you!” She snorted at Tsubasa.

“It is it is. Xian-y let me dance with her this time alright?” Tsubasa answered tossing her coat to Aoi.

“You trying to make me jealous?” Aoi said cattily smirking at her lover.

Blast pushed past me and pointed to one of the hoodlums off to the side. “You mind if I get in on this?”

The hood sat up and smirked.

“Not a bit.” He jumped to his feet and approached Blast with a swagger in his step.

Xianying nudged me in the side with her elbow and leaned it to speak quietly. “You should probably take the last one.”

I wrinkled my nose. “Why?”

Xianying rolled her eyes. “Clearly the Cobra Queen called Tsubasa out and that means she called the Dragon out. Honor demands we respond.”

I frowned, “Why don’t you take her?”

“Because there is no honor, no challenge in defeating someone so easily. For you she’s much more of an honorable opponent.”

I narrowed my eyes. “You’re swapping out so I get the experience points?”

Xianying smiled at me. “Damn straight. knock her flat!”

“I’m not sure I can do this on my own...” I said but assumed at battle stance anyway.

“Look at her midriff.” Xianying said pointing. The girl was wearing a pretty revealing top that gave a clear view. I’d been trying not to think about it too much and Xianying was not helping. “See? Her midriff is all flab no meat kinda like yours. You should be fine.”

It was true she didn’t exactly look like a protein freak liken the boss or even Xianying. She had more of a fit and sport thing going on but the dangerous look in her eyes told me that beyond appearances she was a fighter. She hopped down and squared off against me.

Xianying took her place between the fight and some onlookers who happened to be passing by.

Tsubasa began screaming. “Oh YEAH!” She jumped in the air landing a pretty impressive back flip before taunting her opponent in. I had no idea she was that acrobatic.

“Nice one!” Aoi chimed in from the peanut gallery.

“Thanks! I’ve been practicing that one for weeks!” Tsubasa said lapping up her lovers praise. She gave the crowd a mischievous look and raised her voice. “Match of the week here. Might wanna pull out those phones...”

The Queen snarled, leaping down from the hood of the car she’d been standing on and charging forward throwing all of her momentum into a single strike. Tsubasa crossed her arms in front of her and blocked the strike. She grabbed the queens outstretched arm and held her in place long enough to kick her in the stomach causing her to stumble backward holding her gut.

Tsubasa laughed. “...because someone is going to need an ambulance by the time this is over!”

My opponent nailed me with sucker punch to the jaw. I’d taken my eyes off her and it had cost me. I spat out some blood, this was not the start I had wanted. She dropped down going for a leg sweep, I tried to jump it but I was too late and I was knocked off my feet and tumbled to the pavement. Maybe fighting on a hard surface wasn’t the best idea. This one kinda looked like the queen in some respects but looked a bit younger I dubbed her ‘Baby cobra’.

Baby decided she wanted to kick me while I was down. Well I grabbed her ankle and lifted it as I stood. I kicked at her other ankle causing her to tumble over. She tried to free her leg by kicking at my hand now that she was on her back. I tried to grab her other ankle but it was pretty clear she wasn’t going to let that work so I settled for stomping on her crotch. Perhaps less effective than it would have been on a male opponent but it looked like it hurt. I jumped back and took a defensive pose so she could get back to her feet. Baby was huffing and pissed off. I raised my arms to block her attack but instead she grabbed me and lifter me up off the ground. I tried to punch of kick or something but the way she was holding me up I couldn’t get any decent leverage. She lurched forward and tackled me to the ground. Baby began raining blows on my stomach while sitting on my legs. Not having much of an option I went for her short hair. I grabbed a small clump but it was enough to make her scream. She tried to pry my hand free but I was determined not to let go. She tried to claw at my arm which hurt like hell but gave me an opening to sit up just enough to punch her in the gut. She cried out and I hit her again. She tried to get off me so I let her go and got back on my feet. I was getting tired it was clear we were both rank amateurs and our stamina was draining quickly. Her attack from earlier had given me an idea. I turned into a sloppy spin kick that missed by a mile as she was well beyond the range of my stubbly legs. She closed the gap a bit but stayed outside my range. I did it again leaving myself exposed when she rushed in and grabbed me from behind trying for a full nelson by going under my arms. Problem was I’d kept my left arm pinned to my chest in front of me so I had a free elbow to slam into her solar plexus. She doubled over a bit giving me a free second to spin around and grab her around the thighs. I spread my legs wide and lifted her into the air. Leaning back and pulling her above me arching my back and legs into a suplex that slammed her head into the ground. I lost my balance and she fell on top of me. That said she was too busy holding her head and whimpering to stop me from pushing her off of me and getting back on my feet.

“Hm.. that might be a concussion you might wanna have that looked at.” Xianying chimed in chuckling. Blast was laughing her ass off sitting on one of the cars above her opponent who was already crumpled on the ground. As for Tsubasa she was still all out with the Queen. The Queen kicked at her but the blow glanced off and Tsubasa grabbed her leg. Planting her feet on the ground and pulling her feet out from under her. The Queen glared up at her with contempt in time to notice she’d take the high ground standing on the trunk of one of the cars. Tsubasa jumped slamming her elbow into the Queens chest extracting a pained ‘ooof’ from the audience.

The Queen spat out some blood trying to get back on her feet. “You…. filthy… dyke…”

Tsubasa smiled broadly. “Ooo! That’s the closest you’ve come to actually doing damage. Did you come up with that one all on your own?”

Tsubasa put her hands in her pockets and causally trotted toward the queen. When she got close the snake lunged forward but Tsubasa stepped out of the way gracefully. Tsubasa grabbed her collar and slammed their heads together. The Queen feel backward into a parked car and slumped over completely spent.

“Well that felt… anticlimactic. Did you seriously think Xianying was the only worthwhile fighter we have? Hell give it a week or so and even the tiny otaku over there could pound you into the dirt.” The Queen’s eyes broiled with pure rage but she was unable to stand.

Silence washed over the crowd and it parted as a tall woman in shimmering white gold spandex approached. She skin tight outfit left only her shins and arms exposed and the whole ensemble had a fluffy white trim. She heavy white gold boots clicked against the ground as she walked up to Xianying. She had a pure white masquerade mask with gold and white feathers sprouting off the side and a matching pair of big round mouse ears.. It was the most gaudy thing I’d seen since El Pollo had made his appearance.

The woman crossed her legs tightly and dipped into an enthusiastic stage bow. Xianying lowered herself into a battle position.

“Sémillon Mouse. At your service Milady.” She said smiling.

“That a new mask? It looks good.” Xianying grinned but did not lower her guard.

“Oui.” Mouse affirmed taking a battle stance herself.

Xianying didn’t hesitate to rush in with a flurry of punches that was actually kind of hard for me to follow. Mouse combined dodges and blocks artfully to keep them from fully hitting. I could tell this battle was artful but I didn’t have the experience to follow it. This was not a level I could imagine ever fighting at. I wasn’t sure when or how but Xianying was on the defensive gracefully taking everything Mouse sent at her. Mouse hopped back and posed defensively.

Xianying circled left and mouse copied her. The two sized each other up before rushing back in. The conflict was far more brutal each side getting solid hits in and it was getting really hard to watch how heavy they were hitting each other. It was getting uncomfortably brutal when it just… stopped. Mouse has her hands around Xiangyings waist and… the two were kissing? No they were making out straight up making out in the middle of the street. It honestly looked like they were going to start tearing each others clothes off in the street. I looked at Blast whose face was bright red. Even Aoi had looked up from her phone long enough to check out the show.

You know that thing in mystery novels where everywhere the protagonist goes someone has to be murdered? Well it was starting to feel like that but with Lesbians. It felt like they were coming out of the woodwork lately and I had no idea why! Not that there was anything wrong with it I just… I’d gone my whole life and never seen two girls go at it outside an anime and here I’d not only found two couples… at least I assume they were a couple their violent clash earlier was still throwing me for a loop there. Anyway I’d found at least one couple, a girlfriend of my own and whatever this was in the span of a few weeks. I was seriously wondering if there was something in the water here that was bringing out the gay. Then I remembered my mom… er.. Moms? That had also been a thing forever.

It was then I noticed my lover slash possible stepsister, heading in my direction and she looked… hungry. Not in the way Tsubasa did happily showing down on leftovers from dennys she took from the bag Aoi was carrying either. I let her give me a hug. I could tell she wanted a kiss but amped up as I was there was a crowd of people around. Clearly dispersing now that the battle was over but a few lingered about to stare and the madwomen making out in the street. One young girl in particular stood slack jawed and shocked at what looked to me like she’d just had a sudden awakening. Seriously it was getting silly.

Mouse pulled back but stayed in Xianyings arms.

“Ooof!” Xianying grunted a bit and I noticed Mouse’s hands were pretty obviously doing their best to grope Xianyings butt through her suit pants. It was clear she had no shame at all and if Xianying's expression was anything to go by she liked it that way.

“So what are you up to?” Xianying asked playfully.

Mouse nodded to the Cobra Queen who was trying to help her fallen friends to their feet. “I was here for that one.”

“Oh really?” Xiangying ran her hands up Mouse’s back.

“Oui. ‘ello Madame~” Mouse winked at the Queen who jumped nervously.

Xianying also jumped as Mouse pinched her behind playfully and turned to face the Queen. “You and your friends are adorable. You should come with me. You wish to be stronger no?” Mouse looked the Queen in the eyes. “All you need to do is join my family in the Tiger clan.” Her outfit was remarkably shiny so I hadn’t spotted it earlier but she had a Tiger's pin. The Queen lowered her head and bit her lip before looking her in the eyes. Sémillon Mouse smiled and turned to Xianying who stood by casually with her hands in her pockets.

“These three will be under my care and protection from now on, yes?” She asked politely.

Xianying nodded and stretched. “Here I was hoping you’d come all this way to see me.”

Mouse rested her arms on Xianyings shoulders and gave her a calm loving gaze. “You know I will always make time for you my sweet.” Mouse pulled on her tie and into a long sensual kiss that I almost lost myself in. It was pure and beautiful. Blast tugged on my arm… and then there was this asshole. I sighed and started leading her off. I waved goodbye to the remaining group and we made our way back to the apartment. Blast towered over me as soon as we got in her eyes burning with desire. She pushed me up against a wall and into a passionate kiss she gave it all she had. It still felt weird. Not at all how I’d imagine it when I saw Mouse doing it to Xianying. It wasn’t bad it just… felt off and there was something missing. I admittedly was still attracted to Blast.. Kind of... but something about it felt wrong.

She saw the look on my face and looked heartbroken. She said nothing she just stared. I didn’t know what to say as tears started rolling down her face. She backed away and held herself. “..I’m sorry” she muttered through her tears. I tried to reach out to her but she backed up again.

“I...” She cut me off immediately

“You think I’m gross right??” She stomped to the back of the apartment pacing through the bedroom. She was quickly increasing speed back and forth until she caught the edge of the futon and tumbled over. Nana was weeping now. I tried to kneel down next to her but she shoved me back hard.

“I’m sorry...” I couldn’t think of a damn thing else to say.

“Why won’t you kiss me??” She asked wiping away tears.

I told her the truth “Because it feels like I’m kissing my SISTER.”

Nana stared at me with tears flowing down her cheeks freely.

“It’s not you… I love you! I just don’t think you and I work as a couple. You’re my best friend and dearest sister and I love you to pieces! I just…”

Nana cried for a while. I took a seat in the other room not knowing what else to do. I think she just had to get it out. I wiped away a few of my own tears. After a while she sniffled and wiped her eyes clear.

“It’s alright... ” she said looking like she was going to try and stand but decided against it. “I’m sorry I pushed you I just...”

I shook my head. “I get it I feel the same way sometimes.”

“Did you mean all that about being your best friend?” she asked holding her head.

“I did. I still love you. Just… well you know.”

Nana nodded and staggered to her feet over to me.

“Would it be alright if I hugged you?” she asked keeping just out of my personal space.

I waved her in and held her tightly. She was smiling a bit now through the tears. I knew she’d be alright.

Blast gave me a shit eating grin. I had just known she was still in there somewhere.