Spittoon: Bulletproof Titanium--Chapter 1

The wait is over! I started writing this in 2013 around the time in December and this is the sequel novel of Spittoon as promised. But the title is inspired by two great songs each by La Roux and David Guetta featuring Sia. In this new year of 2014; I made some changes because now for some reason, I want this sequel novel to be a romance as well. I never written a romance, I mean I tried but I never did. But I'll try not to make this romance too mushy, soap opera-y, but some anime romances aren't too mushy like Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, Kamisama Kiss, and HAL. I'll make it like that, anyways thank you for reading Spittoon. Stay tune, the sequel is here. Enjoy! --KatDon

Chapter 1: Come Find Me

It is the first of January, one year later; An idealistic, hardheaded, and passionate 15 year old boy name Atlas Gwydion. He is about average height, lean with dark brown hair, deep red eyes which the shape of the lids are expressive. His attire is a shirt with string tassels in front. Jeans. Sneakers. Recently, he has been having strange, prophetic dreams about Tamsin Tanner and her adventures to the other worlds. In his dreams, there's been some mention about Nona Fantasia Branch which is where Tamsin went. In reality, Atlas lives with his uncle Seth and aunt Finnabair. Uncle Seth didn't approve of his nephew daydreaming, convincing him that Tamsin Tanner doesn't exist. "It's time for you to stop daydreaming and face reality." He said. Finnabari always had to chide her husband to not be so hard on Atlas. She loves her husband and nephew, wishing they would get along better. But sadly, Atlas and his uncle never got along--Not once. They have not one thing in common and Atlas continued to have dreams of Tamsin. He also can see memories of her troubled past with IEPS and their horrible abuse for her where she wasn't allowed to be human. Then there was the death of the one person who had treated her with care name Sean Griffin. And the outbreak as well as the destruction, which poor Atlas would wake up in cold sweat. This was more terrifying than his own past. As a child, Atlas lived in a happy family life with his beautiful mother and wonderful father, with great relatives. 

It was a family reunion as they were going to see the latest fantasy action film for some fun however during the movie, a man in a ski mask came in and started a shooting spree with his partners there as well. Atlas and his two cousins, Ishtar Seth and Wayland Mercury, watched in horror as bodies hit the floor and people screaming. It was a horror scene for them but they managed to escape however one of the gunmen found them as they were about to kill them when Atlas's mother, Izanami, stepped in and took the bullet. "Mom! No!" cried Atlas. "Atlas, get out of here now!" exclaimed Izanami. "No, I'm not leaving you!" Atlas screamed. Before his mother could say anything else, she gets shot in the chest and Ishtar pulled him along as Atlas cried in fear, "Mooooommmmmm!!!!!!" Tears were cascading down his face. There were police sirens, so many corpses and that was a long time ago when he was 10 years old. He will avenge his mother and relatives' murder. He was traumatized over that since that day. Then something changed his life for good, Atlas was in a car accident and almost died until his father, Izanagi, brought him somewhere to be healed. Atlas was gagged, bounded, sedated but during in his unconsciousness, but saw blood and he muffled-screamed nevertheless there was nothing he could do but cry and his screams and sorrows were muffled. The next day, Atlas woke up as he learned that his father was gone as he wondered where did he go. During his time with his relatives, Atlas got along well with his cousins, Ishtar and Wayland. Ishtar was annoying with her protective nature over Atlas, but it was because she cared about him so much while Atlas simply sees her as just a relative of the family. Atlas had no family or friends to belong to, however he was lucky to have such great cousins. 

Atlas would tell stories of Tamsin Tanner to Ishtar and Wayland. Ishtar was only 17 and Wayland was the same age as Atlas. But Ishtar begin to tell Atlas and Wayland about a place called Odin Stallion, a military place where they are searching for Tamsin Tanner and fighting creatures. Ishtar says she has heard about in dreams and visions every time she slept. She claims of seeing portals whenever she couldn't sleep and see what Odin Stallion is like in the portal. Atlas seemed interested, he is determined to join them for they may have a link to where Tamsin might be. But Uncle Seth had been listening, he was so furious that he barged in and yelled out, "Again with talks like this! You three need to know one thing--Nothing like that exists! Ishtar, don't put things in those boys' heads and stop daydreaming! Grow up, why are you just like how Izanagi was!" Atlas was so mad, this was the last straw. "I'm sick of you, Uncle Seth!" He yelled, "These 'daydreams' I have are real! But you're too much of a jack ass to your own kids and me! Just stop it and let us dream!!!" As soon as he screamed; the door somehow slammed into Seth and he let out a scream after he saw blood. Atlas, Ishtar, and Wayland were so shocked that they couldn't believe it. Atlas wondered if he was responsible. Lately when he was a kid, he had been the one thinking he was the causing some trouble by things moving on their own without any physical touch. He didn't know what the heck is going on however he didn't know if he is average anymore. 

He remembered when he was little, he was about 11, he was pushed down by a bunch of bullies which invoked his rage as the bullies were floated off the ground and they exploded in red plasma of blood. Another time, he was in the backyard playing as he asked a few teen boys when they were talking about 'promscious feelings' about girls. Saying it was natural however Uncle Seth was furious with Atlas, who went into a rage of tears and started a rainstorm. Later that night in the present while in their beds, Atlas begin to think about Tamsin and Odin Stallion; he doesn't care what his uncle thinks. He was going to prove him wrong, "I know Tamsin is out there, I have to find her! But the problem is, how will I get there?" thought Atlas. His eyelids felt so heavy that he drifted to sleep. It must've been in the middle of the night because he felt someone shaking him to wake up. "Atlas...Atlas, wake up." Wayland whispered. "Wayland, go back to sleep." mumbled Atlas. "No, wake up Atlas. Ishtar found something in our room." Wayland claimed. Atlas groaned and sat up but what he saw kept him wide awake, "Wha--?!" He gasped. Ishtar was standing in front of a purple light of a vortex. "Ishtar, get away from there!" Atlas claimed. "Atlas, Wayland, I can see it--There, Odin Stallion, we have to go there!" said Ishtar. "Are you sure?" asked Atlas, he was already out of bed. "Yes, do you think so too Wayland?" said Ishtar. Wayland was surprised by this, "I never seen you like this Ish. But...Yeah, let's do it!" He said. Ishtar nodded and then turned to Atlas, "So, are you coming?" She asked. "What? I don't know about this, you sure?" "Do you want to find Tamsin Tanner?" asked Ishtar. Atlas is shocked, he remembered his dreams. 

Then he too nodded and replied as he stepped over towards the vortex, "All right. Let's go." Atlas let his hands out, saying softly: "Come on, take my hand." Wayland took Atlas's hand on the left and Ishtar took his hand on the right. The three of them jumped into the portal; leaving behind their home. But they were in a technicolor phase as visions of Tamsin. Then there was visions of love: A couple kissing, blossoming their love for one another, but then in this love, there is also rivalry and monsters. Bloodshed, tragedy, not even the three of them knew what it means. And then, everything went black. The next sound they heard was birds chipring from the distance. And voices murmuring among themselves. When Atlas, Wayland, and Ishtar woke up; one of the men gasped. He ran off crying out, "Sir! The three of them woke up! They're awake now!" Atlas cringed, "Geez! That was loud, really?" He moaned. The three of them sat up as they looked around. Just then, the trio found themselves faced to face with a commander officer and a stoic face man who didn't smile. Atlas smiled a little weakly, "Am I dead?" He asked. The commanding officer chuckled a little, "Not really." He said. He introduces himself as Commander Jove Knightly, the stoic man next to him was Captain Helios Robin. And there was another one name Sarama Reis. Atlas, Wayland, and Ishtar were helped up as they were welcomed by Jove Knightly and Sarama but Helios wasn't too sure about this. Letting a bunch of three complete strangers in this army, not his usual cup of tea. Atlas, Ishtar, and Wayland were amazed, thrilled to see that they were at Odin Stallion. The three of them are given a tour by Sarama as Jove and Helios had other matters to take care of. Sarama showed them the bunks of their cabin, they were shown the training area & the mess hall. 

Atlas looked around however he accidentally bumps into someone. "Hey! Watch it!" snapped the person, he looked leaned with muscles and tall but he was quite glaring at Atlas, which annoys him. Once that guy was gone; Atlas asked, "Who's that jerk off?" Sarama looked and replied back, "Ah, that is Justice Bishop. He tends to speak his mind, which gets him in trouble. Don't mind him." And they moved on but Atlas looked back, he rolled his eyes and sighed. He was already making enemies, just a great way to start his first day here. Nice. Atlas and his cousins are introduced to nicer people: Joan Ramses, Maximon Tyr, Aurora Forseti, Odine Jael, Veles Martin, Juthrbog Lawrence, Mani Symeon,  and Eurydice Mithras. Atlas made friends with them as he reveals his true intentions was to find Tamsin Tanner. The others are shocked about this as they listened when Atlas tells them about his dreams which are based off Tamsin's memories. Justice entered as he listened to Atlas talking before he laughs and says, "You believe she really exists? Come on, get serious! Like some girl with a highly functioned mindset would be a deadly weapon enough to kill humanity." Atlas glares at him, "You got some problem with that?" He said. Wayland and Ishtar managed to stop him as Veles stops Justice however Captain Robin called out, "What's going on?" And the fight dissolves quickly. Robin eyed Atlas, who glanced at him with curiosity, and then after looking back at him; he left. Atlas shuddered, "Creepy." He thought. During in his bed in the cabins, Atlas could not sleep. He thought of Tamsin, wondering where she might be. "I hope...She's alive..." He whispered as he went to sleep. Justice watch him with intense anger, "Who is this guy? Who does he think he is?" He thought and then turned away as he too went to sleep.  

The next day; Atlas, Wayland, and Ishtar were at the training grounds where they learn how to spar with one another. They learned how to attack and archery. How to use weapons in combat. Drill exercises were difficulties for Atlas, who would fall behind from the others as Justice begins to taunt him, "Try working harder, newbie. Not so easy isn't it?" He really looked arrogant, white hot anger filled Atlas's chest as he used that to get stronger. He kept pushing. And pushing. Soon, Atlas improved better in the drill exercises while Justice struggle. Atlas laughed at the irony, "What's the matter Bishop? Aren't you working hard enough?" He called. Maximon, Juthrbog, and Mani laughed along him; Justice stopped to catch his breath, but when he looked up, he saw that Veles was laughing with Atlas however noticed Justice glaring at him and stopped while turning away embarrassed. He saw Atlas standing with Wayland, Ishtar, Maximon, Juthrbog, and Mani. When Atlas saw Justice panting; he crossed his arms as he smirked smugly. Justice made a tsked sound, "Sore loser." He muttered. Later, Justice was complaining about Atlas while hanging out with Veles. "Unbelieveable! That newbie, Atlas, has gotten a lot more powerful!" He was saying. Veles had to point out the obvious, "Maybe you shouldn't been so arrogant. You always do that to newcomers actually." He said. "Yeah, yeah. Shut up." grumbled Justice. Veles chuckled, "But seriously Justice, you gotta stop with this snarky attitude to the ones who are new here. You berated him with words and that helped him get better." replied Veles with solemn in his voice. Justice didn't interject, he knew that his friend was right. "I'll try to be nice but I can't stand Atlas!" He said. 

One day, it came. One of the soldiers had found scraps of a letter from an unknown place that is in pieces. Commander Knightly calls in Atlas, Ishtar, and Wayland. Alongside them was Sarama and Helios. Even the man of this place, General Coyote Temperance. The soldier piece together the scraps of the letter that tell about Tamsin Tanner's whereabouts. In the scraps of the rebuild letter; it says, "You won't find Tamsin Tanner or any of the girls for they are in the custody of Tartarus City. The captial of Nevermore. General Coyote gives instructions to Jove to send out Atlas, Ishtar, Wayland and the 'top best' of Odin Stallion so they be recruited to the Astraeus Corps. Commander Knightly considers this, then he said "All right. It's a fair share sir." He turned to Atlas, Wayland, and Ishtar & said, "If you and the others survived & find Tamsin Tanner; you are officially members of the Stelios Corps." Atlas was excited to hear this, he nods: "Deal." He said. While getting ready; Atlas was lost in his own thoughts: "Tamsin Tanner...Who are you? Where are you? Do you want me to come and find you? Can you hear me? Can you feel me? I'm ready now, come find me now." Now; they were all here at the redenvous area where Wayland, Ishtar, Maximon, Aurora, Odine, Eurydice, Justice, Veles, Juthrbog, and Mani were all there. Atlas managed to catch up with them just in time. Before they left; Jove told the others that they will be faced with the monsters so they need to be on their guard and to be careful of what lies ahead. Then, he warns them that Tararus is one of the most haunted places and prays for everyone to stay safe. Once he was finished, They were ready to move out!

During their travel to the portal to take them to Tartarus City; Helios kept his watchful gaze on Atlas, who was creeped out by this. "Why is he staring at me? What is up with the guy?" He thought to himself but then he begin to hear Helios's thoughts somehow, "He sure is a strange guy, what is his purpose in this place?" "So he thinks I'm weird too...Not surprisingly." thought Atlas. They went to the place of Nevermore, finding Tartarus City. But what they saw looked something eerie, like a ghost town. It was so vacant that Atlas and the others could hear the sounds of their shoes against the street's pavement. It was quiet as death, too quiet. Maximon and Aurora were shaken with fear. They got their weapons ready as well as anything that comes their way. Just then, there was a growl and they turned around--Guess who was there! Monsters, everyone. Atlas and the others stood their ground as they fought back but there was too many of them that they lost sight of one another. While they were separated; Each of them are haunted of illusions about their fears and horrors. Wayland saw a hallucination of his father tormenting him verbally. He was yelling saying, "Why are you still chasing after some fantasy?! Wake up, it's time for you, your sister, and cousin--That wretched boy that is your cousin--to grow the hell up!" Atlas hallucinates of his family's killer and the force from his mind was about to kill him but in his clear vision; he saw a monster, it was moving towards him and Atlas had to fight back but the monster was stronger than him. It landed on top of him. 

Atlas felt the monster's clawed hands on him and then the beast leaned over, it sank its teeth into Atlas's throat. Atlas screamed as the 'wind' from his mind pushed the monster away! Atlas managed to hide in a dark abandoned building while waiting for the thing to come back. He waited, and waited. When he didn't hear anymore, he sighed with relief. Then, he begin to sob sorrowfully. The wound in his neck was huring like hell. It felt like a spider bite, a snake bite maybe. Atlas did his best not to move. Atlas wondered if he was going to die. In his despair, He thought of Tamsin Tanner. Her memories. Even her beautiful long black hair and her pretty pale face. He never felt this way before, since the new year; he had been having dreams about her. Atlas's heart beat, it felt so strong. He tried to deny it to himself so many times. Now it was time to admit the truth: "I'm in love with Tamsin Tanner! She--I never met anyone like her. She's brilliant, incredible, beautiful, Tamsin doesn't realize how brave she really is. I will be her servant boy to her mistress. I love her, I love her so much! I really love you Tamsin Tanner!" He thought with such passion. He sighed, he rested as he did not know if he'll die tomorrow or not. In the meantime, a girl was at the canyons when she felt her cellphone vibrate and she answers it, "Hello?" She paused and then replied, "Hi. Do you have something for me?" Another pause as the girl responded back, "OK. Sure, great! I'm heading there right now." She said farewell before hanging up and then she was gone in a flash. 

In the interim; Wayland and Ishtar are reunited with Maximon, Aurora, Justice, Veles, Juthrbog, Mani, Joan, Eurydice, and Odine however they realized that Atlas was nowhere in sight. They looked for him but they couldn't find him, now Ishtar and Wayland were getting scared. Just then, someone came behind them and asked, "Excuse me, do you people need help?" The others jumped and whirled around. There was a girl, she was so pretty, with black hair in a chin length bob hairstyle. She wore a black long sleeved shirt and black pants with a vest & a scarf. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." said the girl. "Can we help with anything?" asked Wayland. "Thought you may lost something, I can help you find this person if you want." said the girl. "How would you know that?!" snapped Justice, he stomped over to the girl, Veles was behind him so he can make sure he doesn't get violent. Justice stared down at the girl, who didn't even flinched, and said to her, "Have you been spying on us? Because if you are, you could in trouble! Just who in the hell do you think you are?" demanded Justice. The girl looked at him, then she smiled and said, "Why I am Tamsin Tanner. It's nice to meet you all." Justice looked speechless, the others did as well. At first, no one said anything until Wayland walked over and put his hands on her shoulders. "It's you!" He gasped. Ishtar went over to her and glanced at her face, then her eyes brightened up and she whispered, "He's right." Then she looked at her hair and said, "Your hair...You cut it." Tamsin tossed her hair back and beamed, "I needed a change for myself. Besides, my hair has been stepped on. People have been pulling it, things get stuck in my hair so maybe this would be nice for once." explained Tamsin. 

Aurora ad Maximon came over to her nervously, they looked at her and then they embraced her. "It's been so long." Maximon said. "We were looking for you." Aurora replied. "I know, I've been away for a year. I missed my friends so much." said Tamsin. The two of them pulled away, they looked at her with eyes of hope. "You know where Atlas is?"  They asked. Tamsin smiles, "I do." She replied. The others looked at her with confusion. Meanwhile; The decorations of the party were set up, there was a banner that reads, "HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY, TAMSIN TANNER!!!!" on it. Crepe paper, streamers, balloons, glitter flowers hung around, Japanese lanterns, spring themed tablecloth, and a cake that was chocolate but pink frosting all over it. The ones behind this is Tamsin's mother, Nikita, and Nikita's other daughter and Tamsin's twin sister Idina. They seem to have changed a lot. In the meantime; when Atlas woke up, he found out that he is still alive. He wondered why as he has no idea what was wrong, that bite could be poisonous or infecting in his blood still. He didn't even feel numb however he saw something coming towards him. "Back for more, eh?" Atlas thought. He was ready however Tamsin appeared at him. Atlas stared up at her, not recognized at her. "Who are you?" He asked. "Are you Atlas Gwydion? People who know you sent me to find you." said Tamsin. Atlas stared up at her, he looked at her more closely and his mouth dropped open. "No, it's you....Tamsin Tanner?" He gasped. Tamsin smiled, "Hi." She said. Atlas was overjoyed that he embraced Tamsin, who escorted him out of the cave. Atlas is reunited with his cousins and Tamsin's crew, Blue Moon, went to a mansion as they were about to enter. They went to the door and opened, the lights flicked on and then there was something that made everyone surprised. 

"SURPRISE!!!!" A whole crowd of family, friends, and allies shouted in a chorus. Tamsin was indeed surprised, but there was a smile on her face. She had a smile on her face! Hugs to her family, Idina and Nikita. They both looked more cheerful than the grim atmosphere they had one year ago. Mingling in the celebration, fun was all around. Atlas looked at Tamsin, she looked so happy! How she danced, played poker, she had cake and opened presents. It was the best day for her. Just then, he had an idea that would make it even better. He used a fork to click on his glass, loud enough for everyone to hear and calls out, "May I have your attention please? Everyone?" Soon everyone turns around to look at him, even Tamsin did with curiosity. Atlas looked a little shy but musters the courage, "I um I didn't get Tamsin a present, and I felt very bad. But now I do, however it's not wrapped in a box." He said. He walked over to Tamsin and said, "Tamsin Tanner, you have rescued me and I can't thank you enough. I want to make it up to you..." Then, Atlas bowed with one knee in the stance of a knight. "Please, let me be your disciple. I'll do whatever it takes." He said. The crowd gasps, Tamsin was so shocked that she begin to laugh and laugh. Atlas was shocked, he felt like a fool. She thought this was funny? He was so mad that he could spit but he thought someone touched his shoulder and looked up to see Tamsin smiling: "I'm sorry Atlas. I wasn't laughing at you, I was laughing because I was surprised. No one in my life has ever asked me that. Of course you can be my disciple." She said. Atlas's face brightened up, "Really?"  He asked. 

Tamsin took out a clean silverware as she used a spoon as if it was a sword when a queen declares a squire a knight, "I hereby decree thee, Atlas Gwydion, to thy disciple and partner." announced Tamsin. Everyone applauded with delight then it dissolves, Atlas was red face a little but he had a smile on his face. He stood up, "Would you like to dance with me?" asked Atlas. Tamsin giggled, "I'd be delighted, my disciple." And they waltz together, hand in hand but Atlas felt something like a sort of rage inside of him. He felt hungry for something and it horrified him. He didn't know what this feeling was and it was sickening him. Tamsin took noticed, "You OK?" She asked. Atlas nodded, "Yeah, it's nothing. Sorry." He fibbed. "Dizzy?" Tamsin guessed. "Yeah." Atlas said. "OK, maybe all this is making you woozy. Maybe you should rest for awhile if that's OK." Tamsin said. Atlas nodded, anything to make this feeling go away and making sure he doesn't hurt Tam. While Tamsin was away, she was being pestered with love-struck suitors. These suitors were Hanuman, Achantas, Hagen, and Penn. They were all complimenting her and flirting with her, Tamsin had to play the role of the nice girl however these guys did not make her heart all fluttery inside. No man has. That's when, someone rescued her and Tamsin was relieved by who it was, "Tamsin." said Nikita. "Mother!" Tamsin cried, embracing her. Tamsin excused herself from the boys and followed Nikita. "Come, there's something I would like to speak to you about." said Nikita. "What about?" asked Tamsin. "There is a young man I have arranged for a meeting with Osiris Cassander for a matrimony." said Nikita. Tamsin seemed troubled by this, "Matrimony?" She asked. 

Nikita nodded, "Yes, he is around 18 to 19. Very kind-hearted. And very good looking fellow." She assured her. Tamsin didn't seem to be so eager about this, "I don't know, Mother. I don't think I'm ready for that yet." "I know, I mean in case you wish to have a matrimony." Nikita said. "What about never?" suggested Tamsin. Nikita sighed, "Honey, you are young and I want you to enjoy life but I also want you to have a happy life with someone special. As they say, 'the cure to heart break is to fall in love again'. But you don't have to if you don't want to." explained Nikita. Tamsin nodded, since her crush Mateo found a girl of his dreams; she was a little sad but the least she could do was be his friend. And they have been good friends since. "Thank you, I like to meet Osiris Cassander." Tamsin said with enthusiasm. Nikita smiled, "I think you'll like him, you really will." She said. In Tamsin's dreamworld; she dreamt that she was Alice in a boat, she buys an egg, and it turns into Humpty Dumpty. The woman serving in the shop turns into a sheep, and the next minute they are rowing in a rowing boat somewhere. They were traveling in a mystical, psychedelic countrysid where tangerine trees are pleasant skies. The kaleidoscope was reflecting into colorful symmetrical shapes that looked like flowers. Tamsin gets off the boat and goes to a bridge near a fountain. Nearby there are rocking horse people eating marshmallow pies. She’s confused like Alice when she fell down the hole. She walked to where the ultimate bliss on a desolate isolated sand beach of fictional Kokomo. This utopic destination in her dreamworld can only be seen by those pure at heart. When she shares a symbiotic connection, she knows that she has just arrived. Everyone has their own favourite Dreamworld Resort, their utopia. Its the ultimate for a love seance in ultimate bliss on the sand. In the dream land, it is just another ordinary day until Tamsin meets a mysterious boy who inspires her to look for the majesty and beauty in what others would find mundane. 

The boy said to her, "Control your own destiny, live every day to the fullest." and then he went away. The next day after her birthday; Tamsin was to meet Osiris Cassander and she begins to fret: "What if he doesn't like me? What if he finds me weird? What if Osiris and I don't like each other?" Just then, she could see someone reading alone and she proceeds to enter. She comes before him nevertheless he didn't look up and was too engrossed with his book. That was pretty rude, there was a guest here and he did not look up! "Um, hello?" She called. The young man looked up and he looked surprised, he placed the book down and looked flustered. "Wait, your Tamsin Tanner?" He asked. Tamsin looked shocked, "Your Osiris Cassander?" She asked. Osiris looked red face and looked away from her, "Oh geez, great! Just great." He laughed with nervousness as it sounds. "Did I do something wrong?" asked Tamsin. Osiris looked back at her, "No, the opposite. I never knew you were that pretty." He said. Tamsin smiled, "Oh, thank you. That's very sweet." She said. 

Osiris was shy around her, "Um, so...What do you want to talk about?" He asked. Tamsin shrugged, "I--I don't know. I just think you look nice in that outfit." She complimented. "Thanks, so do you." Osiris said with timidness. They eventually got comfortable and begin to talk with one another, not realizing what was ahead of them. Neither Tamsin knew much about Osiris yet.