"So we're in agreement", Noah stated as he glared at his laptop screen. "We're never using Stickam. EVER, again".

"Agreed", I said a little bitterly.

So, here's the thing. After waking up this morning and checking if our live stream saved properly, it turned out that last night on the live stream, there was some sort of glitch or something with the site we were hosting the live stream on last night. As such, it had only recorded the first thirty eight seconds. Of that thirty eight seconds is a drunk Noah about to introduce our friends, i.e, bottles of booze. No doubt it'll piss off people who weren't able to watch the live stream because of time zones or schedules.

"So, what are we going to do?", I asked. "Should we add some stuff from the live stream into the next video update or should we only show what happened after we saw... ourselves?"

"... I guess it's only fair", Noah mumbled as he rubbed his face a bit to rub out some sleep. "They might bitch about it anyway, so might as well appease their appetites".

"Don't need to sound so depressed", Rachel murmured. "How long do you think rendering will take?"

"Who knows", Noah mumbled. "We'll try and see what happens. Hopefully there won't be difficulties".

"With our luck who's to say", I snorted. "So what now?"

"First, I think we need to think about Firebrand, and Pierrot", Noah said.

"Well, we know Firebrand is you, and we saw a clear picture of Pierrot which makes it obvious she's me", I said as stretched my arms a bit.

"Yeah, but why wasn't she mentioned until now?", Noah questioned.

"Maybe... she would be more recent? Or maybe even in the Collective I'm a spare wheel?", I guessed. "I'm more concerned about what's going to happen to you?"

"What do you-"

"Firebrand had burns, didn't he?", I cut Noah off. "We could kinda make them out in his picture".

"He does".

"So what if somethings happens in the future, like you get caught in a fire?" Since the revelation of our possible futures, the fact that Noah may actually be physically hurt made me anxious.

"Well, maybe Firebrand will keep that from happening", Noah mumbled. "Hope so. It'd be a shame to loose my good looks". I weakly chuckled, knowing Noah was trying to lighten the mood a little. "But I've been thinking. He only really had to save me since I was the birthday boy. Why did you get taken too?" I bit my lip as I thought of an answer and after some consideration I said,

"Well Firebrand is you. So why do you think you would do it?"

"...To keep you safe, maybe?", Noah thought up. "Incase the Collective decided to pull something. Or incase they were going to take you as well?"

"That makes sense I think", I murmured. "Then it leads to another question. We know who Firebrand and Pierrot are, but HOW are they us? Are they possible futures? Are they from a different timeline? For all we know, they could be from a different dimension!

"Okay, well it's likely what happens to me affects you", Noah began. "So something would have had to happen to me first, then it might give a clearer idea what would happen to you".

"But even then we would likely be nowhere close", I muttered. "We could list as many as we think and there would still be a chance of us being wrong".

"Right. Right", Noah mumbled.

"So, what should we do after we upload the video?", I asked.

"...I guess we'll try to take a little break before we seriously plan anything. I'm not too sure what we're going to do about Kevin".

"Well, he's never looked troubled or anything so I think we can confirm he isn't really aware of all this".

"Or he's pretending", Noah said quietly and I bit my lip. Neither of us wanted to think that. It was hard to imagine Kevin do anything like this with free will. So obviously he was possessed or something.

"Let's not think like that", I said after a few minutes of silence. "We're just going to have to trust Firebrand and follow his instructions and pray we don't fuck up".

"Nothing else for us to do but that", Noah agreed.

"True. Hey, don't you have to cancel that email to your parents?"

"Shit, nearly forgot about that", Noah said as he quickly went on to his email settings and did a few quick clicks until he gave a small sigh. "Got it. Don't know how I would have explained this to my parents".

"You could have said it was part of some sort of project and it got sent to them by mistake", I suggested.

"Depends on the chance of them looking at the other videos".

"Fair point". I clicked my tongue a little and asked, "you want some coffee?"

"Sure, thanks", Noah nodded.

Such a nice night is tonight. The moon isn't full but it's just hiding. Waiting. Then, it'll come back. I don't want it to though. A full moon is when there's madness they say. I don't want anymore madness. I can hardly look at most foods without their image distorted into something un-edible. I try to tell myself it's not real, but my stomach won't let me.

"Pierrot?", I looked up from the inactive fountain I was sitting at and saw the Observer. Looking far from pleased.

"Hi there, Observer", I said in a childish tone. "What are you here for?"

"Where's Firebrand?" Ah, no surprise he'd ask that question.

"Firebrand?"

"Yes, Firebrand", the Observer glared. "I can't seem to find him and since you too are so close I figured-"

"You were funny in that video", I interrupted without care. "Firebrand did say he would make you swear at some point, and what a better way then on Noah's birthday?" I giggled lightly to myself, looking away from the Observer whom I'm sure was not pleased with that.

"And it was funny watching you snivel and whimper when you thought you were covered in bugs", the Observer retorted. I went silent and my shoulders tensed. I remember that night. Before I got dragged into the Collective. I found myself in an abandoned building. A hospital I think. Next thing I knew, bugs were crawling all over me. I think. Up to then I had been running through vast woods, trying to find my way out, and my sanity had been damaged during that time.

"Much better", the Observer said simply, but I knew he was smirking even when I wasn't looking at him.

"Shut up", I mumbled.

"Hmp, now that you're behaving a bit better, I'll ask you again. Where is Firebrand?"

"Don't know", I shrugged, and it was the honest truth.

"Is that so?"

"Yeah", I answered as I stood up, prepared to leave. "So if that's all, I'll just be-" The Observer then grabbed my wrist roughly making me flinch slightly and automatically try to pull it back.

"Well then just make sure Firebrand knows this", the Observer said. "He shouldn't have interrupted my broadcast to Noah and Rachel, and it will not go unpunished". His eyes went into slits behind his glasses. "And if I were you, I would hope I don't get dragged down with him". When his grip loosened a bit I pulled my arm away and kept a stoic face.

"I'll pass the message along", I grumbled.

"Good girl", was all the Observer said before he turned around and walked away. When I had blinked, he was gone. No surprise whatsoever.

"So, I'm guessing he's happy?" I grinned as I heard the familiar tone and turned around to face Firebrand. Even with all the burn wounds he was still the same man I fell for.

"He's happier then a pig in shit", I joked as I walked over to him and immediately hugged him. "I wish you didn't have to go for so long".

"It wasn't that long", he chuckled, giving me a one armed hug before letting me go. We continued our talk as we began to walk away from the small park and towards some woods.

"It felt long for me considering my other options for company".

"Fair point", Firebrand said. "So, I'm guessing you saw the video?"

"Yeah. It was freakin' hilarious to see the Observer break down and swear".

"I told you I would do it. And I believe you owe me something special for winning our little bet, right~?", Firebrand murmured against my ear.

"And what would that be~?", I murmured back, feigning ignorance as a little joke.

"You know damn well what". I gave a light giggle when Firebrand growled a little against my neck.

"Well, will I get something back?"

"Most definitely~".

"Then I'll be sure to remember later on. So you gave the message to Noah and Rachel?"

"As much as I could", Firebrand answered. "But there was only so much I could get past the Administrator. But they'll figure it out. They are us after all". We both gave a light chuckle.

"True. And you'll make sure Milo gives them his journal?", I asked.

"I said so didn't I?"

"You did", I admitted. "But, how exactly are you going to do it?"

"You'll see", Firebrand grinned as he tapped the tip of my nose.

"Then I'm going to have to force myself to be patient then", I said. After a few minutes, I asked a question that's been on my mind for a while now. "Firebrand, let's say Noah and Rachel do win. They are our past selves so paradoxes or not, what do you think will happen to us?"

"... I'm not sure", he answered hesitantly. "But, whatever happens, let's enjoy the now while we have it. It's not exactly the best thing but might as well now".

"Good point", I nodded.

"And you know what else?", Firebrand asked, giving a small smirk as he led me to the nearest tree and pinned me to it. "If your up to it, let's really enjoy the now~" I gave a crooked grin and grabbed onto his shoulders.

"Let's", I mumbled before he smashed his lips onto mine.

Well, I hope you enjoyed that chapter, including the little Firebrand and Pierrot at the end :3