Making It Up To You

[Linkara]

(OCC: February 25th, Marzgurl and Linkara private thread, around late morning. Pretty much a date/bonding thread for the two, mostly because Linkara feels like a jerk and wants to make it up to Marz)

He felt a bit physically hurt but his heart hurt a bit more than his head. He rubbed it and went to the bathroom to cure the mindgraine but right after he went back to bed to rethink what the hell he just did yesterday. He drank way too much and was embarrassing himself in front of everyone. He was a general, a leader for the majority of battle and yet he acted like some stupid teenager using beer for the first time. He especially didn't want to be seen in front of Marzgurl. She was practically perfect and he did NOT want her to deal with something like that, she was too good for that. She was amazing. Why would he throw that away for a happy hour? He had no idea. He wanted to make it up but he was worried she was not in the mood to speak to him.

A knock on the door was made but Linkara knew who it was and covered his head in the pillow, still feeling effects from the hangover as well as not wanting to answer

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl walked to Linkara's room carrying some coffee and some breakfast. She knocked on his door not hearing an answer.

"Linkara? I know you're in there. Mrs. Potts made some breakfast and coffee. You feeling up to eating something?" asked Marzgurl.

She wasn't sure why he'd drunk so much yesterday. He must have been in pain and she hadn't been there for him. What kind of girlfriend was she if he had to get drunk instead of coming to her?

"Why didn't you come to me? Or talk to Linksano or Havey or Critic or any of the others? Don't you think there were times I wanted to get drunk? But we can't. Snob's gone Linkara. We don't know when we'll get him, Iheart, and the others back. It's up to us, Critic, and Chick to lead this army. But we can't do that drunk or in pain. Talk to me. Please." said Marzgurl.

She tried to hide the hurt in her voice but failed. She was hurt he was in pain and hurt he hadn't come to her sooner. Even if they weren't dating they were at least friends.

[Linkara]

Linkara didn't want to answer but the mention of breakfast tempted him and the sound of Marzgurl's voice convinced him otherwise. He felt very guilty over his girlfriend's hurt. Again, he felt the need to make it up to her. Something. So he went over and quickly answered the door as she responded that she had coffee. He allowed her access and sat back down, that was until Marzgurl asked him why not come to her to talk or anything else. They were dating now and the point of a relationship was, well, trusting each other. He did trust her, and everyone else but why didn't he talk to them? Maybe because he wanted to handle it himself. Like a adult. But he quickly realized in this situation, things needed to be discussed.

He got up and tried not to hug her in apoligy, knowing she wouldn't accept it without talking. So he started off calmly, and trying to give her confidence that this wasn't her fault. He responded "You're right. I should've went to you or Harvey. I didn't though, I guess I'm so used to fixing people's problems and not fixing my own or letting my friends or loved ones fixing me because I don't want them to have more on their plate" He sighed rubbing his head "I'm so sorry. I never wanted you, the person I care about most, see me the way I was. I'm not like that. I never am like that. Whatever I said when drunk was terrible" He didn't want to look weak anymore so he struggled to hold his tears, it wasn't fair for her to talk about this.

"I'm a terrible boyfriend. I should've talked to you or someone, not being some stupid drunkard. I'm a soilder now, and I need to get my crap together" Linkara said, struggling with his swears. Ever since arriving he now have said many shits and fucks during the war. He was going to stop that now. Since that he was promoted the main general and Marzgurl was his second in command. He offered his hand and responded "I won't let it happen again. Let me make it up to you. Please. I wanna make it up to you. Then the others. But mostly you, since you had to deal with my crap, you don't deserve that. You deserve so much better"

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl smiled as LInkara came out. She came in and sat down next to him setting the food down on the table so he could eat when he wanted to. She listened to him. She sighed but understood him.

"I get it. But you've had Harvey, 90's Kind, and Linksano for awhile now. And we're all our friends. Just don't keep things bottled up anymore. Talk to someone ok. Even if it's not me." said Marzgurl.

She paused as he said he was a terrible boyfriend and she shook her head.

"No. You're not a terrible boyfriend. You just made a bad choice. Getting drunk won't solve the problem no matter what it is. You'll just forget for awhile and but then have a hangover on top of your pain." said Marzgurl.

She smiled at him.

"It's ok. Just don't make a habit of this. We need everyone at 100% if we want to get Iheart and the others back." said Marzgurl.

[Linkara]

"I will. Talking to people I should've done a long time ago. I'm going to not act so stupid next time and not take it with the bottle" Linkara smiled assuringly, sincere with his word. He then was shocked to hear that she told him he was not a terrible boyfriend. It was surprising to hear but he would take it. Linkara smiled wider and put his hand on hers and squeezed it grateful for her support. He nodded to her words. "Yeah, no more alcohol. Tastes terrible anyway" He jokingly responded. He then shuddered a little at the mention of IHeart, it was still hard to accept she was still captured. Hard for him to handle as well as acknowledge. He needed to face it and yet he didn't want to "Yes. 100% attention. I won't stop until every prisoner, including IHeart, is out of that hellhole"

He breathed and glanced at the food and responded "Right now though, you and I need strength. Wanna eat with me?"

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl nodded glad he'd be talking more.

"Glad to hear it. And I'll be trying to come you as well. I guess I'm used to solving things I'm on my way as well. Let's just start talking to other more." Said Marzgurl.

She smiled as she squeeze back on his hand. She chuckled at his joke about the alcohol.

"It's okay in moderation like parties or a drink or two. I just think getting drunk is what we need to stop. I mean what if Facilier or Mechakara or one of the others goons found you yesterday? You could have been..."

She trailed off pulling him into a hug.

"Iheart, Goggles, Snob, Chester and many others are brainwashed or prisoners. But I don't want to lose anyone else. Especially you." said Marzgurl.

She smiled as he said they needed strength as she let go of him. She nodded as he said if she wanted to eat iwth him.

"Sure. I brought enough food for both of us here." said Marzgurl.

She smiled taking a plate of food and began eating the eggs a little more relaxed being next to Linkara.

[Linkara]

"Yeah. Talking sounds best. We'll agree to try harder with that" Linkara had a slight taste in his mouth saying that. He remembered Margaret telling him there was only DOING but still the general smiled to her. Then after a while of holding hands he hugged Marzgurl back as she hugged him since she trailed off about him. A pang of hollowness filled his heart, sad hollowness and to make it go away he needed to assure Marzgurl. As he hugged her, he kissed her head gently before pulling away and making her look at him, his gaze firm but supportive and loving. As he looked at her, his hands were on her shoulders. He responded confidently "And you won't. You will never lose me. We'll get them all back. Also, I'll only be yours. So don't think about that"

He was extremely glad that Marzgurl accepted his invitation to eat with him here. Breakfast in bed? Sounded great. Especially with his girlfriend. He took his plate and gave a flirty look to Marzgurl before eating the eggs on his plate. He smirked and responded after swallowing his food "Mrs. Potts is fantastic. I gotta tell her that once I come down" He then had a idea, she may not accept it but it was worth a shot "Hey! After breakfast, you wanna go for a walk marz?"

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl nodded.

"We have to do something though. From what Grimhilde and Ace said Chester was pretty brave trying to protect Iheart. I never would have expected Chester to be that brave. I think we've underestimated him just like we did Ma-Ti." said Marzgurl.

She smiled as he hugged her and kissed her head hearing him say he wouldn't lose her and we'd get them back.

"I know we will. It's just hard. First Chick, Patch, and Morpheus and now them. Are we always going to be rescuing people? We stopped Mechakara, Terl, Zod, and the Executor in just a few days. But it's been over a month now Linkara. We can't fight here forever. We have friends and family. And a few of us have jobs outside of reviewing. What are we going to do?" said Marzgurl.

She paused as they kept eating and she nodded in agreement.

"Well she was part of the staff there working for royalty. She's probably used to cooking even fancier dishes since she's from France. But yeah I'm going to tell her too." said Marzgurl.

She turned to him as he said if they should go for a walk afterwards. She nodded.

"Of course. A walk sounds fun. Although not too far. I don't want to get ambushed. The last thing the army needs is for us to get captured." said Marzgurl.

[Linkara]

Linkara nodded to what Marzgurl spoke to him. It sounded interesting and informative as it went along. At the mention of Chester, Linkara nodded solumnly knowing the underestimation they had over the bum. Linkara owed Chester a debt for risking his life to save IHeart. He responded "We did. You can never count your chickens before they hatch" He continued to eat and was very pleased to hear Marzgurl accepted his invitation to a walk in the park. He was relieved he would have some time with her. Alone

"Great! Glad you like the idea. Don't worry, we'll bring a weapon in case and we'll stick close. We need to be safe at all costs. You're right" Linkara added quickly and with a hint of solumness still in his heart

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl nodded as they kept eating.

"I just hope we can get Chester and the others back soon. I mean I know we miss them but poor Lilo. She's lost her big sister. And Morpheus, Ma-Ti, and Spoony haven't been the same since Nani, Iheart, and Goggles were taken. And then there's other like Raphael and Michaelangelo who were lied to. There has to be a way to prove we're telling the truth." said Marzgrul.

She sighed taking another bites as she soon finished turning to him as he said he'd bring along a weapon. She nodded glad he was taking it seriously too. She wanted to spend time with him but neither could afford to get themselves caught.

"Sounds good. I'll bring one of those Blade Blasters Linksano's been making. Those will be quick to take out. And I can't exactly go around carrying a sword." said Marzgurl.

[Linkara]

At the mention of Lilo, Linkara frowned for the young girl was very anxious since the knowledge her sister was taken. Without Morpheus, the poor child would've been in a worse position then she was in right now, Linkara felt especially sorry for her and was grateful that Mrs. Potts and the children were keeping a eye on the hawaiian child. Morpheus may have been working hard but he was quiet for a while, planning about Nani's return. Linkara nodded "We'll get them back and hopefully things were progress from there. We need them back. It just isn't the same"

He smiled at the mention that Marzgurl would be taking one of Linksano's weapons "Good. That is a easy weapon. I'll just bring Mar---The magic gun. Always a reliable weapon for me" He then kept eating, being careful to savor it but wanting to get out now. Eventually he finished but waited for marzgurl to also

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl sighed hoping things would turn out better and they'd get more of their friends back. She supposed as long as there was brainwashed or tricked members of the villain armies they really wouldn't have everyone here. But rescuing Iheart and the others would be a start.

"I know we will. It's just taking really long. I don't remember it taking this long to get Chick, Morpheus, and Patch back." said Marzgurl.

She paused at the mention of Patch. It was a sore subject, especially around Maleficent and Patch's siblings. They'd taken it the hardest considering it a betrayal. She paused glancing at Linkara.

"Mechakara has two daughters and now he has Patch. Do you think there's a good part of him still? I mean from what I've heard Patch isn't under a spell and chose to stay with them. Do you think there's some good in him?" said Marzgurl.

If there was a chance to turn Mechakara good or form an alliance with him they should consider taking him. Even if it was a small chance. Mechakara had tried to kill them all in space and he's attacked Linkara and his friends several times. He even attacked Iheart. She wanted to consider this even if Linkara turned it down. It might be worth it if it helped them get their friends back.

"The magic gun sounds like a good idea." said Marzgurl.

Seeing they were both done she set all the empty bowls back on the tray with the left over food. They hadn't eaten as much as she'd expected and she stood up.

"Well time to drop this off in the kitchen and then head off on our walk. Oh better grab my Blade Blaster too." said Marzgurl.

-Time Skip-

Marzgurl and Linkara were now outside the house both armed with a weapon ready to relax and go for a walk. They really didn't get much time to enjoy Chicago. After all during the anniversaries they were only here about a week and aside from the occasional visits they couldn't really afford to stay here too long.

"So you want to go anwhere in particular? Or we just walking around town?" asked Marzgurl.

[Linkara]

Linkara didn't like the mention of Patch, seeing it was still sore around here especially for the pups to know about. Freckles especially took it hard. Darla seemed to be more concerned about her sister than anything. The two were all alone. Needing each other more than ever. He simply responded "Yeah, that's because the villains upped their game, I hate to say. We'll get them though. We'll show them"

Linkara angerily thought about all the years he dealt with Mechakara's wrath yet he had the loyalty and love of the innocent soul that was Patch. Along with him, DarkHeart spoke very highly of him. He hated to admit it but maybe the kindness and concern for others was indeed still in that cold-hearted robotic duplicate of himself. Despite that, Linkara had more hatred than optimism over having a possible chance to be allies with Mechakara. So he rubbed his eyes and responded "I can't say yes. I mean sure he seems to care but that's because Mechakara created DarkHeart and Seven of Eleven, so of course he's going to love them because HE created them. It's all about his pride. As for Patch, I don't know, Mechakara wanted him as a pet so in a way Patch was his too so it's going to affect his pride. I think he loves them because they belong to him in some way. It's all about his pride and dignity. So no, I don't entirely think there's good in him" He hated sounding harsh but that was the way he thought. She may assume him as hateful but then again so was mechakara.

Linkara smiled and nodded to Marzgurl's suggestion. He allowed her to take the food away and Linkara went to grab his gun
________*Time skip*

Linkara smiled and took Marzgurl's hand. He was relieved to finally have a chance to spend time with her alone since things were so busy here. It was rather annoying for him to have to wait for something like this but he was grateful also. He thought hard on where he wanted to go and responded "I feel like going to the park then just walk around the town. Sound alright to you?"

[Marzgurl]

Marzgurl looked at him as he said he doubted Mechakara had any good in him. Well Linkara knew him better than she did. After all Malefcient loved Diablo as her pet. That didn't stop her from cursing Aurora or locking up Phillip. Rita and Zedd loved each other and tried to destroy or conquer the Earth for years. So I guess evil can love but it doesn't make them redeemable either. Now that they were outside she turned to Linkara taking his hand as they kept walking.

"The park sounds good. But can we avoid where we fought Malachite. I know Ma-Ti's back but that place still has bad memories for all of us." said Marzgurl.

[Linkara]

"Absolutely. We'll go to the opposite side. The park's bigger than it looks" Linkara assured, still sore about the death of Ma-Ti also. He held onto her hand, happy after a long time of being cooped up back at the house. He felt like he needed this day alongside Marzgurl so he was going to take full advantage to this. He walked alongside her as they went near the park deliberately avoiding that patch where their battle for Malachite's hand was and going near the playground. It was a bit desolate but it gave them perfect privacy. Which was what Linkara wanted. He found a bench and smirked to Marzgurl, offering his free hand for her to sit down