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" Why is it called a flea market" Mareike asked curiously as Penny pulled over and parked here car on the street just down the road from the place in question. They were here early which was great in the older woman's mind. A flea market got frustrating when it got over crowded. Besides the crisp and chill cool morning air meant having a cup of hot cider or two to keep warm which was always enjoyable.

" First off it's more of a farmers market than a flea market persay but there are sections that fall into both categories. Best just to call it a farmers market though. No matter what nickle says. " Penny knew the vendors here could be a bit standoffish if they felt they were being referred to like any of gathering of sellers. " Secondly it has something to do with the french but I don't remember just what."

Mareike nodded " French have fleas ok."

Penny sighed internally but stayed silent. Mareike was likely to drop the concpt if left alone to her thoughts. If Penny corrected her there'd only be trouble.

The pair walked down the road and then out onto the field that had been taken over by the vendors. There were several long rows or temporary booths. People selling out of the back of vehicles and and people set up just on blankets depending what their wares were. Food , drink jewelery and miscellaneous objects were spread out throughout the area making it almost impossible to find what you wanted at the best price before doing an entire run through of the whole place.

" Don't touch anything" The pink haired woman warned before leading the young girl towards the back most of the rows. There was a lot of the last of this seasons local crops for sale and Penny wanted to get some fresh produce to eat before being stuck with imported Gambino food at the grocery store. " Stay close and you'll learn how to bargin"

For the moment Mareike's wings were tucked to her back providing a bit of extra extra insulation against the cold and keeping her from accidentally brushing against the people who were currently milling about.


The maroon skinned child saw no particular value in walking around to look at vegetables but it looked like she'd had to wait to get to the good stuff.While she was waiting all three of her eyes searched the grounds for interesting looking people she could make up stories about. the man with the tall hat drank too much. The woman with the cloud like hair was really an alien robot. Anything to keep at least her mind occupied while her body made a minimum of movement.

Mareike had been watching with disinterest as Penny ran her fingers over the bumpy skin of a yellow and green vegetable thing. She'd been about to tell Penny to just pick one already when out of the blue something small and heavy crashed into her and forced her to the ground.

As she struggled to her feet Mareike glared at the culprit. The small girl before her was going to die for this " You, apologize, or else" there was seriously menace in the older girl's voice as she spoke. Mareike hated unexpected personal contact, except from Adriel, and she hated even more when her wings got damaged. Though it wasn't too bad several of them were a bit bent at the tips and dirty now.

Penny watched the situation carefully but said nothing just yet, sometimes theses things happened.

All three of Marike's eyes narrowed and she lifted her lips in a snarl showing her own fangs,cutesy of a certain angry demon. Swiftly's she nicked out at the other girl's slightly armoured looking shin. Normally she'd have just punched the person in the face but you didn't punch girls int he face, it was a rule or something.

It was moments like this Penny wondered if the techs who'd created Mareike were drunk that day. take all sorts of pent up irrational anger with no patience and combine it with a constant need to be releasing energy unwavering focus and even less patience. What the hell had they been expecting?

Able to prepare , though barely Mareike braced for the impact and did not fall this time. A Hiss of annoyed and mild pain escaped her as the other girl's fangs broke flesh. Red haze began to cloud the older girl's vision and it was with neither skill or remorse that she brought her fists down on top of the other girl's head " let go you b***h."

Penny watched wild mild concern, most of it for the onlookers, a little for herself, nickle would not be pleased Mareike had picked up that word from her,practically none for the girls. The were well matche tenacity wise though Marike's seemed to have an advantage in age and power, at least for now.

Penny nibbled her lower lip nervously, Mareike kept her hair tired back to prevent it from getting in her way and making her mad enough at it to think of cutting it off or yanking it out. Someone else pulling on it was probably not a good thing.

A little blood leaked from the small wound and trailed down Mareike's maroon skin. This was ignored however due to the fact that the little b***h was pulling on her hair. Unable quite yet to reach the true rages of her sin Mareike was still in touch enough with he world to comprehend that for some reason her opponent found the word b***h amusing. reached out she's grabbed the younger girl by the middle and dug sharp nails into either side of her body. " let go, .. slut" Mariek had heard the word only once at school by some of the older girls. She wasn't sure what the hell it meant but it certainly seemed to be an insult and implied negative behaviour.

The crowd watching the fight had grown considerably and Penny had a feeling that someone was going to do something stupid like try and get between the two girls. Rather than watch the inevitable carnage she simply darted forward and retrieved the fallen scarf the younger girl had shown up with. " Hey you, if you want this back , cut it out."

Mareike slid her single eyes towards Penny, curious as to what she wanted. A scarf, who stopped fighting for a scarf? Sure both of them were gonna need bandaid's later but that was no reason to stop yet. You never stopped until you had to becuase everything importance should be decided in a show of force.

Mareike was growing bored, fights were always good for getting her pumped up but the repetitive chatter was old. That and who the heck was this girl to order penny to do anything. Even she couldn't order Penny around. Growling she risked unbalancing hersself ads well as being unable to dodge the sharp teeth in other to strike out at the head winged girl with her knee. a solid blow to the chest or stomach ought to end this fight as she herself had learned. You can't fight if you're puking or can't breathe.

Penny rolled her eyes at the little girl's order and began to look aroudn for someone who looked guilty? Someone who looked responsible for the foul mouthed little tyrant.

Mareike grinned at the girl she now knew as Mara. Now that she'd won and the feeling of victory had overwhelmed her Mareike was calming down and appreciating the fight she'd gotten from the younger girl . " Again?" she offered. There was no doubt she'd get bitten again and hard but that was the point. The group told her that the best way to get stronger was to keep testing yourself and learn to tolerate pain. Mareike thought a better idea was to fight enough until no one could get a hold of you and hurt you.


Penny caught the eyes of what she presumed was Mara's guardian before shouting " No! Mareike, get your butt over here right now." Nickle might have asked his daughter to apologize to the girl she'd beaten up but Penny knew there was no point since Mareike certainly wouldn't mean it.