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Obstination
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
On a random snowy mountain
A tribe rest upon its snowy ground where tribal cookies dressed only in rough leather wrapped around their waist and bandages tightly wrapped around their hands.
A few are punching the air training their fist while others punch stone making their fist jammied. (bloodied)
Every strike they yell as they endure cold without much clothing and in the dark a cookie holding a staff with a red jewel at the top.
The cookie is wearing a black robe with a bandage wrapped around his waist to cover an old wound from a snowy beast a few years ago.
The cookie sighed watching the training cookies slightly shiver under the freezing sky.
The cookie than walks away and at some point and came across their childhood friend.
Friend: yo Dark Choco Cookie!... how have you been today buddy?
Dark Choco faintly smiled before glancing to his side seeing some cookies meditating on the ground frozen stiff like statues.
Dark Choco: Licorice Cookie... its been awhile since are last saw you
Licorice is dressed similar to Dark Choco except the bandage is replaced with a purple sash and holds a incense pot.
He also has a shadow pet that is half bat and half wolf puppy who is resting on his shoulder.
Dark Choco smelled faint chocolate within the incense and couldn't help himself to lean abit closer.
Licorice: hehe... yeah and everyday I spent being bored without you with me
Dark Choco: 'sighs'... you know why you were sent away?
Licorice: 'shrugs' I don't remember... not that I care much about details
Dark Choco: you keep distracting me from my meditation... my father was watching that by the way
Licorice did a dramatic dance ending it with a bow than raise his head before winking at him.
Bat Wolf flies up after Licorice begins to dance before landing back down onto his shoulder once he is done.
Licorice: what can I say... I'm a very enticing cookie
Dark Choco looks away blushing faintly before huffing than shakes his head.
Dark Choco: your unbelievable
Licorice merely grinned than give him a peck on his cheek before walking away with a skip in his steps.
Dark Choco (thought): he is going to be the crumble of me... not that I mind
He push away the sinful thoughts and continues on walking before seeing a old temple.
Near the temple where his father resides in are a few Cream Wolves resting on the snowy ground.
He let out a sigh while closing his eyes already thinking on what to say to his father before entering.
One of the wolf perks up and Dark Choco gave it a pet on the head before entering the temple.
Dark Choco: hello chief Dark Cacao...
He spoke while bowing to a giant figure sitting on a throne made of leather and metal.
Dark Cacao: hmm... speak...
Dark Choco: chieftain... our cookies are freezing... please reconsider giving them atleast some warmth against the coming winter... I fear that they will not survive it
Dark Cacao: hmm... considered...
Dark Choco: chie- father... please I have asked you this already and you were considering about it... yet a few months had passed and they are still not in more clothes
Dark Cacao remain silent with only the flaps of the leather on the windows swaying against the freezing air.
Dark Cacao slowly got and walk towards his son where each step quakes the very earthbread.
As Dark Cacao got closer he is dressed similar to the cookies training with the exception of a wolf pelt covering his head and shoulder while his dough is covered in scarrs.
The chieftains'a hands is littered in scarrs mostly from punching stone and beast for years as training.
Dark Choco got up and yet his father is three times taller than him but he remain resolute on the this matter.
They both stare at each other before Dark Cacao looks to the side to which his son followed his gaze.
They see a picture frame of Dark Choco when he was a child and their mother which made Dark Choco tightened his grip on his staff.
Dark Cacao: hmm... accepted...
Dark Choco perks up in disbelief thinking that its been a long whilr since his father has accepted any changes.
He bowed to his father before leaving the temple already thinking on giving the cookies more clothes for the winter.
...
Elsewhere in a grand mansion a cookie is seen sleeping under their giant bed and groan when they hear a knock on their door.
???: sir?... its me your assistant
The cookie slowly got up from their bed naked before grumbling and begins to put their makeup and dressed in a dashing suit.
The cookie than opens the door seeing their assistant looking abit out of place simply because the assistant is dressed in cheap a suit.
Assistant: sir Affogato Cookie... do you remember the shipment that was suppose to reach the Vanilla Empire?...
Affogato rolls his eyes with a frowned already thinking about eating his favourite sweets.
Affogato: yes... I do... why?
The assistant gulped before fidgeting his glasses and wipes away his sweat which made Affogato grimaced.
Assistant: well... the ship sanked
Affogato: ... what?...
Assistant: it sanked sir
Affogato: 'groans' well well well isn't this quite a annoying predicament hmm
He than stomps out of his room already having migraine from the whole and its only been a few minutes in the morning.
???: bad day huh boss?
He stops to glare at a cookie dressed in a sleek purple military uniform with a snake resting on their neck with a little hat on its head.
Affogato: it seems so... not that you care Crunchy Chip Cookie
Crunchy Chip: hahaha... yep I don't but I enjoy seeing your annoyed look on your face
Affogato: take a picture... it will last longer
They than both hear the front door opening revealing another cookie dressed similar to Crunchy Chip but the snake is replaced with a medal on their chest.
Crunchy Chip: hey captain look at our boss... his face is all grumpy and sad hehe
Captain" 'sighs' Crunchy Chip please stop annoying our sir as he is as far as I know is the only one who is making improvements to our city.
Affogato: 'smirks' morning captain Caramel Arrow Cookie... atleast there is one of you who atleast have manners
Crunchy Chip looks away huffing while his snake did the same making Caramel Arrow sigh.
Caramel Arrow: I have heard about the sinking ship... sir if the next shipment next few years isn't delivered we most likely lose a powerful client from the Vanilla Empire
Affogato pinch his nose in annoyance before groaning at this troubling problem.
He than scans around his mansion to look at his paintings that he bought from traveling artist.
One caught his eye seeing a vast mountain with the soft snow covering it and the sun shining past its stony peak.
He begins to imagine what would it look like if the mountain is carved and with roads merging into the mountain.
Deep in thought he didn't notice his assistant beside him who is also looking at the painting.
Assistant: huh... isn't there a mountain in the way of the Vanilla Empire
Affogato glance towards the assistant before looking back at the painting before slowly smiling.
Affogato: I just have a great idea to our current predicament
Caramel Arrow: oh?... and what exactly is this so called great idea of yours is?
Affogato: why not instead of delivering via a ship when we could deliver it through a caravan into the mountain
Caramel Arrow: ... thats the most ridiculous thing you just said... and thats very rare
Affogato: I understand why you think about how ridiculous it is... but think about it the time to reach the Vanilla Empire is too long by ship... so if the mountain is carved and formed into a road the time it will take to arrive is much faster
Caramel Arrow: hmm... it is a possible and you do make a solid point
Crunchy Chip: except for one thing
Affogato: ah... Crunchy Chip Cookie I have completely forgotten about your annoying voice
Caramel Arrow: 'huffs' sir please... Crunchy Chip Cookie what is the thing that you were about to say?
Crunchy Chip folded his arms with his eyes closed and with a huff he looks at Affogato.
Crunchy Chip: the Cream Wolf Tribe
Affogato raised an eyebrow with a hum of confusion.
Affogato: what about that meager tribe?
Crunchy Chip: their in the way of the mountain... and their very known to be stubborn
Affogato: hmm!... so what? Their not much trouble for a couple of soldiers such as yourself
Crunchy Chip: 'sighs' if that were the case the other nobles would have built a road in the mountain by now
Affogato: well unlike me... who isn't a coward against some meager tribe so I shall prepare the builders and materials for the road... now excuse me there is this recently built spa that I must try
He than leaves the rest by heading outside of his mansion while the rest look at one another with concern.
...
A tribal cookie is seen running into the temple before bowing down while panting.
Tribal: chieftain! A group of armored cookies is approaching our tribe!
Dark Cacao: hmm... I... shall... go
He than stood up and stomps his way out of the temple.
Affogato and several soldiers are currently staring down at the tribal cookies who had raised their fist ready to punch them.
He also sees Cream Wolves growling already waiting for the signal to charge.
Affogato: 'scoffs' really? Do they think mere fist and furballs is going to do much against my armored soldiers
Both armies remain still waiting for the other to make a move but than there was a slighty quake.
Affogato (thought): why is the ground shaking?...
Another quake followed quickly by another which made the soldiers tensed while the tribe merely remain stoic.
Affogato than faintly sees something heading towards them and with every quake the figure got closer.
Affogato and his soldiers stare in terror at the giant cookie who the tribe move out of the way for the giant.
Beside the giant there is two cookies who remain close to the giant before one of them steps in front them.
???: I am Dark Choco Cookie... why have you come to our tribe armed?
Affogato: 'coughs' we-well we merely were hoping to negotiate about building a road within your tribe
Dark Choco remain silent considering about the amount of progress of the tribe if the road were to be built.
Dark Choco: if that were the case... than why have you come with soldiers?
Affogato begins to sweat glancing up at the giant cookie who remain silent not once moving an inch.
Affogato: we-well the mountains are known to inhabit dangerous beast lurking within the woods... so I need escorts to protect me from such threats
Dark Choco remain silent glaring at Affogato who sweats even more thinking that he saw through his lie.
Dark Choco: fine... let us negotiate than
Affogato let go his breath slightly more at ease now that atleast there won't be violence.
After all he like to keep his face handsome and hot so he would prefer to not to get punch in the face especially from the giant thank you very much.
Affogato: oh wonderful... than shall we discuss inside some place warm sir Dark Choco?... it is quite chilly out here
Dark Choco: firstly I am not the chieftain... secondly we shall discuss this out here as I do not trust you
Affogato: I see... than who is the chieftain than?... is it you back there hmm?
He looks at the other cookie who was clinging onto Dark Choco peeking behind his shoulder with a shadow half bat half wolf spirit flying above them.
Dark Choco: no
Affogato: well... who it is than?
Affogato (thought): please don't tell me who I think it is
Dark Choco and the clinging cookie points their fingers at the giant with the resr of the tribe doing the same.
Affogato gulps now staring at the giant who is glaring straight him which makes him tremble at the giant.
...
Caramel Arrow was currently resting on a chair sipping her tea till a loud slam cpming from the front door alerted her.
She quickly pulls out her bladed crossbow that is coated in poison and points at the entrance to only see Affogato collapsed onto the floor.
She blinks trying to process abit before quickly running to his side and getting him to rest on the chair.
Caramel Arrow: sir?... sir Affogato Cookie! Are you hurt sir?!
Affogato (mutter): giant... scary giant... so scary
Caramel Arrow: sir Affogato Cookie snap out of it!
Affogato eyes which were cloudy turn to face towards her and place a hand on her cheek.
Affogato: oh... captain it was so scary that giant even now I could not stop shaking... oh witches mayber I have already crumbled and ascended into heaven bread
Caramel Arrow: Affogato Cookie... if you were to crumble you would be in hell bread you know... since I have been with you for like... our entire childhood
Affogato glares at her as he dramatically leans back onto the chair with a hand raised on his head.
Affogato: don't ruin the moment for me Caramel Arrow Cookie... if your my childhood friend than atleast let me have this moment
Caramel Arrow rolls her eyes judging her drama queen friend before taking a deep breath already preparing for what comes next.
Affogato: but still... I wasn't that bad back then...
Caramel Arrow: one... you pranked the teacher by throwing a snake on her lap in that fancy school that you hate
Affogato: she was getting on my nerves with her boring lectures
Caramel Arrow: two... you tricked a few kids by saying that Krampus Cookie is real than bribed some other kids to pretend as Krampus Cookie
Affogato: 'pouts' they stole my lolipop
Caramel Arrow: three... you smacked another noble for simply saying that you shouldn't wear makeup... your lucky that your higher class than him else you would be in big trouble
Affogato: 'scoffs' well he should have not judged how I like to appear in the eyes of the public
Caramel Arrow: 'sighs' really?
Affogato: fine... maybe I am a little bad
Caramel Arrow: you were the most insufferable little shit I have ever met and live with for years
Affogato huffs crossing his arms and looks away eyes closed while pouting.
The door was slammed open making them both quickly turn to see Crunchy Chip.
Crunchy Chip: oh boss your back!... how did it go over there?
Affogato merely groan covering his face while Caramel Arrow let out a deep sigh.
Crunchy Chip: that bad huh?
Affogato: you didn't inform me of a giant cookie Crunchy Chip Cookie
Crunchy Chip: hey... we know you used to always get what ever you want... so really does it matter if I tell you about the chieftain or not?
Affogato: yes!
Crunchy Chip: oh...
Caramel Arrow: a giant cookie?!
Crunchy Chip: yep... Dark Cacao Cookie the chieftain of the Cream Wolf Tribe... he has basically defended his tribe from other nobles and wild beast for years
Crunchy Chip got close to Affogato and nudge him a few times.
Crunchy Chip: guess you can't use your usual method this time haha
Affogato annoyed and tired from the whole thing simply groan and headed upstairs.
Affogato (mutter): guess I will need to pay extra for the new boat to have a sturdier frame
Caramel Arrow frown as she sees him heading upstairs before shaking her head sighing.
Caramel Arrow (thought): maybe I could assist him as a friend during the negotiation with the Cream Wolf Tribe
...
A soldier similar to the one that was with Affogato looks to their left and right to male sure they are alone before pressing a stone brick on the wall.
The brick pushed inward than part of the stone wall parted open allowing the soldier to enter.
The soldier kneels down towards a shadowy figure in the dark.
Soldier: I have come with... troubling news sir
???: oh... and what would that be hmm
Soldier: Affogato Cookie... the one that was sent to conquer the Cream Wolf Tribe has retreated cowardly against the tribe
???: 'sighs' well... not that I expect any difference since the sneaky fox isn't much of a fighter to begin with
???: well no matter... I have a way in getting rid of that tribe who has been for years disrupt my plans for the Vanilla Empire
Soldier: and what would that be sir?
???: why the king of course... if we get the king to start a war against the tribe well... the plans that I have been stalled for will bore fruit at last
Soldier: and if the king fails?...
???: than that just means that we have to abandon the plan and start from scratch
...
Dark Choco: father! Why have you rejected his proposal... we could have a better future
Licorice was behind him trying to pull Dark Choco away from a possible violent confrontation.
His attempts didn't do much as Dark Choco is way stronger than he is.
Dark Cacao remain silent while his son tries to convince him that the noble cookie would have greatly make the tribe into a better place.
Dark Choco: think about it... a road means traders and merchants that also means better building materials and clothing for the tribe... they no longer have to endure the freezing weather
Dark Cacao slams his fist onto the throne chair making a loud snap which startle Licorice and making his Bat Wolf fly up.
Dark Cacao stares at the now broken handle of the thron chair.
Dark Choco: see... if we get the road you will have a better throne and temple
He took a step towards his father while Licorice continues to stop him while the Bat Wolf flies away not wanting to stay.
Dark Choco: with the road the tribe no longer have to worry about the weather
Another step as Dark Cacao is slowly considering it by remaining silent.
Dark Choco: with the road they no longer have to fear the wild beast that roams near our home
Another step while Dark Cacao's eyes shined abit brighter almost convinced by his son's suggestion.
Dark Choco: with the road we cou-
An explosion was heard which shaked the temple and Licorice jumped at the sound.
Dark Cacao suddenly stood up tensed while Dark Choco eyes widen already considering the worst possibility.
They all headed out of the temple to only the soldiers from that noble cookie fighting against the tribal cookie.
Dark Choco (mutter): no...
Than they see as the soldiers crumbled a few tribal cookies while destroying the buildings.
Wolves growl and bit a few of the soldiers but were dealt with some struggle.
Dark Cacao clenched his fist and all consideration that his son made has vanish from his mind.
Dark Choco sprinted ahead before casting a shadow over the soldiers which startle them.
Soldier 1: wha- what?! I thought your crumbled!
Soldier 1 points at the shadowy figure while another took a few steps back in fear.
Soldier 2: no... your not real... we had a funeral for you
Soldier 3: Pip?! What are doing here?! This isn't a place for playing fetch my girl
The soldiers confused by seeing something which gave both the tribal and the wolves to fight back.
Licorice wave his incense pot around which seem to strengthen the tribal cookies and weakening the soldiers that got close to them.
Dark Cacao who had remain in the back watched as a cookie wearing fancy armor with a crown on their head crumbling his tribal cookies.
King: crumble every cookie and foul beast... I want no cookies to survive!
Suddenly a booming roar overwhelms the sound of fighting and crumbling.
Everything and every cookie stilled before turning to the source of the sound.
Dark Cacao stood tall and gritting his teeth before charging towards the soldiers and the king.
King: my soldiers stop that foul beast!
The soldiers blocked the path of the giant from reaching the king.
Arrows and sharp strikes didn't stop or delay the charging giant as the soldiers were crushed or punched with such force that they didn't have time to scream as they crumble.
More and more soldiers charged towards the giant hoping by sheer numbers they could overwhelm the giant.
Unfortunately that didn't deter the giant in the slightest as he continues crumbling any soldier in his way.
The king undeterred charge towards Dark Cacao and clash his sword against Dark Cacao's fist.
King: not possible... my sword should have cleave your hand
The king slightly shaken by that stumble back but quickly resolves and begins to fight against the giant.
Dark Cacao remain unfazed by the king's blade as it slashed his dough leaving behind leaking jam.
The king attempts to go for another swing but their sword was knocked away before the king was grabbed by the giant's hand.
The king screamed in agony as the giant picks the king up and wraps he hand around the king's head.
The king desperately tries to stop him by pounding his hands onto the giant's hand.
Dark Cacao glances around his destroyed tribe and his cookies lay crumbled onto the ground.
He roared before crushing the king's head with jam leaking out of his fist.
The soldiers took a step back as the crumbled king was dropped onto the snowy ground.
Slowly the giant turn towards the remaining soldiers and charged after them.
One by one they crumbled and scream their last breath as the giant crush and stomp till none remain.
There was silence as Dark Cacao stood frozen while the snowy ground was littered in crumbled cookies and jam.
Dark Choco and Licorice watch all of this happen without moving an inch.
Dark Choco saw as his father's silent tears fall from his face with the most hollow look in his eyes.
Dark Cacao sees something on the crumbled king and walk towards it.
There on the king's crown lays a Soul Jam and he pluck it off the crown than stares at it.
It is dark purple and shaped like a diamond while it looked very durable in his hand.
He closed his eyes than open them with intense fury already deciding to slaughter all cookies that came from some city.
A soft voice was heard which made the giant sharply look towards the noise.
To his surprise and relief there he sees the remaining tribal cookies still alive from the attack.
He than notice his son for the first time scanning their home in ruin and he looks so lost.
A cookie child walk towards the giant holding something in their hands.
The child raised the item to see is a picture of his wife and son.
Dark Cacao than looks back at his son who now has Licorice comforting him.
Than he turns to face his remaining tribe who now no longer is safe or have a home.
Before finally looking down back at the Soul Jam before clenching it in his hands with his eyes closed.
Than he opens his eyes and a made a decision before stomping his way to the city.
The tribe and his son followed after him while Dark Choco who was still lost stare at his father's back.
Dark Choco (thought): what is father thinking of right now?... hopefully there won't be more jam shed. (Blood shed)
???: well... that had gone absolutely horrible right my friend?
The cookie sees that their friend is crumbled on the snowy ground.
...
Affogato was rudely awakened by some soldiers as he was dragged outside without his makeup. *Such audacity*
There he saw the giant and froze while the rest of the nobles were dragged also by a few soldiers.
The nobles are just as confused as he is as Dark Choco stood on a platform on the center of the city.
Dark Choco: citizens of the city!... for years us the Cream Wolf Tribe had stayed and remain unthreatening for as long as we remembered.
Dark Choco: yet today your king had dared attacked our tribe and crumbled our cookied in cold jam.
The citizens gasped while the nobles paled and both Caramel Arrow and Crunchy Chip looked down onto the floor.
Affogato have a bad feeling about what is going to happen and maybe silently pray to the witches that this is all a bad dream.
Dark Choco: so as of today our chieftain Dark Cacao will noe shall be the king of your city and the first order he has given is to purge all nobles
Dark Cacao than showed the Soul Jam in his hand and while the soldiers begin to move.
While the ciitzens gasped and murmur to one another the nobles tried to run but were grabbed by the soldiers.
Affogato breath hitched as the nobles were dragged onto the platform and he too was dragged as well.
As they were lined up he sees Caramel Arrow trying to get to him but a hand on her shoulder by Crunchy Chip who look sad stopped her.
Affogato knew that there is nothing that she or he could do and instead silently wished that he could atleast take one last spa bath.
Dark Cacao grabbed one of the noble by their head before crushing them in his hand.
As the nobles plead or tried to run one last time only to be crushed by his hands till there is only Affogato the only noble left.
Affogato had his eyes closed as each noble were crumbled cowardly plead or tried to run away only to be crushed.
He hears heavy foosteps heading getting closer towards him and he slowly open his eyes to look up to see the giant in front of him.
Silently they both remain frozen which made Dark Cacao tilt his head.
Dark Cacao: no... plea?... no... run?...
Affogato: 'huffs' why bother knowing that I will be crumbled either way for trying
Dark Cacao: ...
Affogato: ...
Dark Cacao: give... reason...
Affogato: 'laughs bitterly' what reason could I possibly make hmm?... I know very well that there is nothing stopping you from crumbling me after the king attacked your pitiful tribe
Dark Cacao stilled as this noble refer his tribe as pitiful while the citizens gasped and Caramel Arrow shakes her head with a bittersweet smile.
Caramel Arrow (thought): guess he wants to go down as a little shit to the end huh?...
Affogato: I mean really its so simple that your tribe suffered many cookie lives only because it was so pathetic and inferior
Dark Cacao grit his teeth while clenching his hands as this noble insults his tribe.
Affogato: and don't get me started on your cookies and foul beast... seriously do they even had fought or are they just too weak to even handle a few soldiers hmm?!
Dark Cacao had enough of this noble and grabbed him before lifting him up to his face.
Affogato: go on then! I atleast will crumble... not as a coward who runs with their tail between their legs!... but some cookie who isn't scared of you... you foul beast!
The giant can clearly see the fear in his eyes and his trembling dough but remain resolute in his gaze as he glares at the giant.
Dark Cacao move his other hand towards Affogato's head before slowly wrapping it around.
Affogato grits his teeth while closing his eyes and tensed his dough already prepared for what comes next.
Caramel Arrow and Crunchy Chip looks away while Dark Choco is sadden and closed his eyes.
Dark Cacao who remain still for awhile before clenching his fist on Affogato's head.
...(Several Years Later)...
Two soldiers are patrolling in a forest near the city simply keeping an eye around.
Soldier 1: 'groans' we have been patrolling the same route for a really long time
Soldier 2: 'sighs' shut it... your still too young to understand the importance of keeping our city safe
Soldier 1: well my father had told me that he has been patrolling the same route for years and there hasn't been any threats to far
Soldier 2: of course there hasn't been any threats on this route for years... and you should be grateful for that
Soldier 1: if this route is completely safe for years... why hasn't our city expand yet?
Soldier 2: 'sighs' look kid your still too young but before you were baked we used to have a different kind of king
Soldier 1 stops to turn towards soldier 2 with a look of surprise.
Soldier 1: really?... huh I didn't know that
Soldier 2: thats because our previous king made a decision that was completely... incompetent
Both soldiers rest against a nearby wall to take a short break from their patrol.
Soldier 1: what did the king do?
Soldier 2: the king declared war on the Cream Wolf Tribe and after a single day we have a new king now
Soldier 1: that... was really fast... what happen to those who were with the king?
Soldier 2: crushed and squashed beyond recognision
Soldier 1: ah...
Soldier 1: so does the new king not like expanding our city?
Soldier 2: its complicated... but to put it simply... yes
A bush rustled making both of the soldiers jumped and quickly pull out their weapons.
Than a figure came out from the bush revealing Caramel Arrow who looked at the soldiers with disappointment.
The soldiers widen their eyes before sheathing their weapons and smiled nervously.
Soldier 1: oh general... what a big surprise to see you here hehe
Caramel Arrow: if I were a enemy you would both be crumbled by an ambush by now
Her uniform now looks more decorated with a wolf pelt resting on her shoulders and the wolves head as the headwear.
The soldiers sheepishly scratch their heads while Caramel Arrow let out a sigh while shaking her head.
Soldier 2: hey general... since your here could you maybe convince our king to expand the city?... there hasn't been any attacks over for years
Soldier 1: oi! Zip it... she can't do that besides its not our king would see reason
Caramel Arrow: you are right 'sighs' sadly there are only two who could occasionally convince him though as time goes on he seems more... difficult to be convinced as usual
She than turns and faces towards the city where at the center has a giant building that overshadows other buildings.
...
Dark Choco rest against the railing sighing deeply as he watched the cookies and wolves walk around doing their own things.
His usual black robe is replaced with a mix of purple and black with a red sash around his waist while his jewel is now in a circular cage that emits a soft glow.
He than looks around seeing that the city has grown and flourish for awhile till his father stopped advancing their city.
Evee since than its now impossible to even convince his father for any improvements as of late.
He feels arms wrapped comfortably around his waist and he blushed as he glanced to see Licorice.
Licorice: there is my moody hubby~
Bat Wolf flies around before landing on the railing and moved their arms to form a heart shape.
Dark Choco rolls his eyes with a huff but lets Licorice hug him as he continues staring at the view of the city.
Licorice clothes changed to be similar to Dark Choco except the sash is light grey and Bat Wolf has grown up abit but still looks like a puppy.
Licorice: you know... this feels like yesterday where your dad became king and immediately start a big project to improve the city
Dark Choco: he and I care about our remaining cookies from the tribe... and maybe the citizens of the city
Licorice: ugh... I am glad atleast that captain with that slithering pet of his is as far away from me as possible
Dark Choco: whats wrong with snakes?
Licorice: ugh many things... like the way they move or the hissing sound they make
Dark Choco: do not worry... as they are with him at his mansion
Licorice: oh him... I am quite surprise he hasn't left yet considering how miserable he is living here
Dark Choco: despite the odds and disbelief my father has a certain charm... after all he did charm mother to bring me to earth bread
Licorice: and what a blessing that you were baked my hubby
Licorice kissed him on the lips than they watched over the railing for awhile.
Licorice: so... are you going to refer to him as papa or dad
Dark Choco: 'sighs'... neither
Licorice: ... why?
Dark Choco: it feels... weird
Licorice: yeah you know what... that feels so weird so anyways
He lets go of Dark Choco and begins to skip across towards the door before turning around to face Dark Choco.
Licorice: now are you just going to stand there broodly sightseeing... or are you going to our bed and cuddle me?
Dark Choco smiled before following his husband back into the building.
...
Elsewhere in a mansion cookie is buried underneath their giant bed who groaned before getting up which dropped the covers revealing Affogato.
Affogato (mutter): 'sighs' another day and nothing new... how boring
He than got up and begins his morning routine of dressing up and applying makeup before heading downstairs.
???: well well well... if is isn't the one and only sleeping beauty
He turns to see Crunchy Chip grinning with his pet snakes lounging on his furnitures.
Crunchy Chip had completely gotten rid of his uniform and instead wears the tribal cookies clothes but has a purple sash to show his origin.
Affogato: captain Crunchy Chip Cookie... it feels weird to call you that
Affogato still wears his suit but reluctantly has to wear a wolf pelt around his shoulders to which he made sure to keep it clean of any filth as possible.
Crunchy Chip: and I greatly enjoy my promotion thank you very much
Affogato rolls his eyes and walks passed a maid before entering the dining room where his breakfast is already prepared.
He patted his wolf pelt with a grimace to which Crunchy Chip raised an eyebrow.
Crunchy Chip: you hate that pelt or something... thought you fancy pelts around your shoulder
Affogato: its not the pelt but what animal it is
Crunchy Chip: I think wolves are cute
Affogato: they are a slobbering mess and their tongues hanging out all the time... also somewhere out there some cookie is going to be offended by that compliment
Crunchy Chip: 'scoffs' no they won't... I think they would appreciate the compliment
Affogato huffs and seats down to begin eating but stopped halt way as he felt the mansion shaking abit and he carries on eating.
Affogato (thought): same routine... same time... nothing new there
Later the front giant sized door opened and Dark Cacao entered the mansion to which Crunchy Chip saluted.
Crunchy Chip: no dangerous figures lurking here my king
Dark Cacao: hmm...
He is still dressed the same back as the chieftain but with a purple sash around his waist and headed towards the dining room.
He sees Affogato and leans down to give a peck on his cheek before laying down side ways and eats his breakfast.
His size makes it impossible to eat on the table unless the table is at his height but that would prevent Affogato from eating at the table.
Affogato lets out a huff with his face warming before patting his pelt from invisible dirt.
Crunchy Chip watched them while leaning against the wall.
Crunchy Chip (thought): still didn't believe that the king spared and married him on the day of the purge... thats some beauty and the beast fairy tale
Both Affogato and Dark Cacao ate in peace while Crunchy Chip kept watch after awhile they finished breakfast.
Affogato: 'coughs' my king... have you still considered expanding the trading market?... it will help the cookies in the city
Dark Cacao: 'huffs'... no
Crunchy Chip (thought): well I be damned... he huffed for the first time
Affogato: atleast consider updating the prices of the goods... if this keeps up the city will stagnant
Dark Cacao: no
Affogato stood up and slam his hands onto the table now looking angry.
Affogato: atleast do something! Or anything!
Dark Cacao begins to glare at him while Crunchy Chip watched without breathing.
Crunchy Chip (thought): uh oh...
Dark Cacao rise to his full height and stomps around the table towards Affogato.
As he gets closer Affogato remain resolute and didn't flinch as he is standing in front of him.
They both glare at each other for some time before finally Affogato glance away.
Affogato: you know what?... fine you win like you always do... nothing new there as well
He turns around and takes a few steps but was suddenly grabbed from behind making hin yelp.
Affogato: wha- put me down this instant you foul beast!
Dark Cacao turns Affogato around to mert face to face and stares at him.
Affogato trapped could only look away not sure why he grabbed him and starts to feel nervous.
Affogato (thought): this is different...
Dark Cacao leans close to his face and kiss his cheek than the other cheek before kissing his lips than carries him upstairs.
Crunchy Chip seeing this whistled his snakes and they all got out to patrol the mansion.
After awhile under the giant bed Dark Cacao is in a deep slumber while Affogato groans feeling sore.
He than rises up only to hiss in pain and looks at the window to see that is around midday.
Than he felt movement behind him but he didn't turn away from the window before feeling lips on his hickied neck.
His face is bright red while Dark Cacao continues his kissing his neck and shoulder.
Dark Cacao: sorry...
Affogato: for what?
Dark Cacao: ... I... expand... market
Affogato blinks his eyes in disbelief not believing what he just said.
Affogato: ah...
Affogato: ... well we might as well get started
He than tries to get out of bed but yelped as he was dragged back under the blanket and pulled into a hug.
Affogato: dear...
Dark Cacao: 'hums'... later
Affogato closed his eyes and leans back into the embrace.
Affogato: later...
...(The End... For Now)...
Extras > can't balance for shit
Ancient Cacao Cookie >
Defense front dark
Dough Of Obstination > 25s
He reinforces his dough to take additional dmg gaining 15 hit shield, 200% def and taunts for 10s
Frozen Dough -
Nearby enemies take 15% ice dmg per 1s and every time he has lost atleast 10% of his max hp dealing 200% darkness dmg in an area and reduces their atk by 50% for 15s
The first time his hp reaches 0 regain 15% max hp, gain 50 hit shield and 1000% def for 30s
Immune to interrupt, injury and stun
Affogato Cookie >
Support mid poison
Sweeten Perfume > 18s
Charms a enemy causing them to atk their allies and locks their skill for 10s
Allies continuously regain 5% max hp every 1s for 10s
Royal Jam - at the start of battle Royal Guards gain +50% max hp and +50% def
Caramel Arrow Cookie >
Charge rear poison
Custom Weaponry - 15s
She leaps forward and fires a burst of arrows dealing 25% poison dmg per shot to all enemies and applies poison dealing 15% poison dmg per 1s for 5s
First time if Affogato is below 50% max hp give him 50% of max hp as shield and she uses her skill
Crunchy Chip Cookie >
Ranged rear poison
Elite Snake Force > 18s
He summons 2 Tamed Snakes each have 50% of his max hp and 30% atk before retreating back to the rear
Tamed Snakes applies poison that deals 15% poison dmg per 1s for 5s
First time if Affogato Cookie is present and below 50% max hp pulls him to the rear and summons 2 Tamed Snakes to the front
Dark Choco Cookie >
Magic rear darkness
Dark Construct > 15s (starts at 10s)
Manifest a contruct of darkness that resembles the enemies past than the construct strikes dealing 50% darkness dmg to all enemies and give them Lingering Past debuff that cannot be dispelled
Lingering Past -
Slowly covers their max hp with a dark cloud that slowly moves to the left and when it finishes reduce the affected's max hp by 70% and def by 100%
If Ancient Cacao Cookie is present at the start of the battle set the starting cd to 0s
If Licorice Cookie is present at the start of the battle manifest a mini constuct that looks like a half bat half wolf named Bat-Wolf
Bat Wolf -
While i'm present give Licorice Cookie immunity to debuffs and Dark Choco Cookie Licorice's Phantoms Cloak effect
Licorice Cookie >
Support middle darkness
Phantoms Cloak > 18s
Covers his allies in a cloak giving them 50% of his max hp as shield and 50% def for 10s
Enemies near the cloaked allies take 15% darkness dmg per 1s
If Dark Choco Cookie is present give him 50% of his max hp as a shield and 15% dmg resist