Author Note: Hey guys, heres a new chappie! If you are fans of my other work like PJO: Olympian Karaoke, and Naruto: Tales of a New Leaf then please read this one as well. I am hard at work on the fifth chapter for Tales as that chapter will launch my vision of what my fic was to become. Which is why it's taking so long to develop. Olympian Karaoke is now, officially going to be a series which means that I will make O.K. a fic as well but only after I complete either Tales or Flight. Hope you all have fun reading and please refer to Flight in case I haven't updated my other fics. Happy Reading!

Chapter 3: Old is the New Hotness

Socks was unconcious, laying in a makeshift hospital bed in a sterile at the Church. Garterbelt had operated and healed Socks to the best of his ability.

He came out about five hours earlier and told the girls that Socks is no longer going to die. He is slowly regaining his etheral glow and his healing is speeding up.

Stocking asked if he could have visitors and Garter nodded an affirmative to the angel, and told her he should be up and awake in a couple days.

Stocking was hoping for good news and she recieved it and vowed to help Socks through his recovery and rehab.

Garter told them the extent of his injuries besides the sword wound in the gut, he also had his left eye crushed and sliced through so depending on how he heals, he may have lost sight in his left eye.

Stocking cries a little at this, not because he lost his physical beauty or anything superficial but she knew Socks would be afraid to show his injuries or even talk about what happened when he was tortured for fear of scaring her.

He had always been that way with her, though she told him time and again that it didn't matter with her as long as she could help him by having him talk about it.

Having Socks talk about his problems and bad memories to his love is like pulling teeth but he was starting to share a little bit before he was reassigned.

Garter also told them that the torture he went through might have some side effects so treat him with kid's gloves and he was looking primarily at Panty because of this.

They hear a groan from Socks' room and rush in and see him move his hand to his head as he wakes up and stays awake.

He looks at the doorway and sees his friends and his love and smiles as he groans before saying "Hey guys, sorry for the way I look, I got pretty roughed up by a couple succubi who were anything but seductive, they were downright manish." Socks says as he shudders while the angels and Garter laugh at Socks' joke while he smiles.

They go in and talk to Socks, Panty asking him for dates or sex or both and him politely turning her down each and every time. Garter then asked him the question that nobody wanted to ask "Are your injuries healing fine, and what happened?"

Socks bows his head and sighs before lifting his head and began with "Well I know what injury you are worried about Garter, though I can't open my eye I can feel it healing, but I don't know if I will have my sight, only time will tell."

Socks begins his tale, "As for what happened, well when I was at Tokyo I was investigating reports from Heaven about possible demon activity. I was chosen specifically for this job because of my ability to form and control ghosts."

Everyone nods as Socks continues "I could appear to the demons as a fallen angel and get inside and destroy their operation. I found out it was the Akuma sisters and that they had discovered some sort of Ghost Stone that could drain an angel of his/her esscence and use it to make powerful ghost copies." Garter and the angel sisters along with Brief were shocked at this but knew the stone was destroyed by Socks.

Socks goes on, "I also found out they were planning to raise hell or more specifically the ultimate ghost that was sealed in Tokyo. I managed to redo the seal so only God could open it.

The Akumas were mad when they found out and I recieved word I was needed back here. I left and knew the Akumas were on my tail, I just didn't expect them to have the means to keep up with me, let alone capture me while I was in mid-flight and about halfway here."

The Angel sisters, and Garter were just as shocked since they knew Socks was one of Heaven's fastest fliers.

Socks continues his story "They chained me to the device you saw and tortured me while using the stone to make a copy of me to go in my place and spy on you all.

They tortured me about who I really was, why I was there and various things. They also wanted to know my relationship to you all.

I wouldn't tell them, wouldn't budge on anything. They even felt pity for me after a while since they found me beautiful and wanted to make me their "pet" or "toy" as they called it if I pledged my allegiance to them.

I spat at them and told them fuck no and they just blatantly tortured me after that, no longer concerned for information.

Then you all rescued me and we end up here." Socks finishes as he breathes a little harder while Stocking rushes up and hugs him softly and gently while he looks on stunned and blushes a deep red.

Stocking stares into Socks' eyes as Garter and Panty leave the room, letting the lovebirds have their space.

"Stripey-chan, I am so sorry for leaving you those years ago. But I did it because I knew the threat the Akumas were and I didn't want to see you hurt by them. I know you hate me for it and probably still do. I also know that some of what my ghost counterpart told me is true. I just want to let you know that I still care for you and that I will always be there for you." Socks says as Stocking sheds a tear which Socks wipes away with a casted finger since he is in a body cast with his head the only thing not in a cast, but was in a couple gauze wraps.

Stocking leans in and holds the hand to her cheek as she smiles before stating "My love you have no reason to apologize, I should be the one to apologize for believing that ghost imitation of you was the real you. I know he carried some of your essence and that thus made him a sort of a horrible clone, but I know it wasn't you. I didn't recognize the ghost you because it looked so different from the young boy who used to proclaim loudly on heaven that he would prove his love to me by emotion and not by physical characteristics."

They smile at that memory reminscing how Socks fell in love with her and she with him when he proved himself and that statement true when he didn't try to get into her pants at all.

-Flashback-

"Socks had always been the sort of black sheep in the Angel School. While he excelled and was beloved by his teachers and tutors, he was hated by the students for his ability with forming and controlling ghosts.

The teachers and faculty thought the ability was useful in tactical situations and Socks proved time and again in team competitions that he was always there for his friends and neighbors.

Panty and Stocking were the popular girls, Panty more so but Stocking always had the jocks' attention, mainly because of her assests' impressive size.

She was sick and tired by junior high of guys wanting her because of her cup size. So she began rejecting guys advances outright.

She knew of Socks and was, quite frankly, had developed a little crush on him because of his intellect and gentlemanliness.

They were science partners in junior high when they met for the first time, personally, on the first day of school.

Socks introduced himself and Stocking did as well. Socks knew of Stocking's rejection of guys and knew he could never have her, so he resolved to just be her friend.

So throughout the multiple Science classes, the teachers noticed how well Socks and Stocking worked together and resolved to help Socks by keeping them lab partners and try to pair them up(obviously the more helpless romantic types were more keen on helping Socks than others but it became a running joke among the science faculty to keep Stocking and Socks lab partners).

One day came when Socks saved Stocking when she accidentally created a potion that mixed with heat and drained some of Socks' powers and created a large ghost.

It was terrible with rows of sharp teeth and fur that was made out of needles. Even though it was the shape of a bunny rabbit, it terrorized the school, with Socks defeating it when it tried to kill Stocking.

Socks pulled out his newly acquired angelic weapon, Bar, which he made under the guidance of the school faculty, president, and Director of the Angel Corps.

He destroyed the ghost and the Director offered Socks a lifetime opportunity to join the Corps as a recruit with an immeadiate promotion upon finishing the required eight year training course.

Socks knew his dream was to join the Corps and wanted to, but realized that he would leave behind the one friend he made, Stocking.

He asked for some time to think about it and the Director granted Socks's wish with understanding.

Socks and Stocking went to the nearby frozen yogurt shoppe since school let out early due to repairs.

Socks discussed it with Stocking on what he should do and Stocking, finally realizing that Socks cared for her truly, hugged Socks and told him that she would join him if she could since her grades were flawless like his.

Socks nodded and after day dreaming talked to Stocking about what he should do. Stocking knew, since they were in grade school, that Socks cared for her.

Though she was worried if he was just after her for her body and told him something "I know of your feelings Socks, which is why you are asking me about a momentous decision on your part. I know of my reasons on why I became your friend and my feelings overall. But, I want to hear your view. Why did you became my friend, why are you so keen about me? A lady can't help but wonder about reasons a lad likes her Socks...So please enlighten me."

"Honestly Stocking, it's because you are the only friend I have. Our fellow classmates detest me because of my skills and ghost ability so I could never really make friends. You came along and helped me. I felt an attraction to you, I can't lie...but knew you would reject any advances and I also knew that I didn't deserve you. To me, you were more than just your looks, you are a beautiful person in mind as well as body. I slowly got to know the real you, not fully since we were in public, but I caught glimpses. I want to get to know that person, she seems like a nice girl and I wouldn't mind spending the rest of eternity proving my worth to her, if she would have me to that is."

As Socks finished his statement, Stocking sat there stunned. She knew that Socks was a really keen person when it came to a person's feelings and such but she never knew he could really read her.

Stocking knew what Socks said was true since, as she came to find out, he was specifically truthful to his friends and family.

To her Socks was a gentleman and a cheesy romantic. She had spied on a couple of the dates he went on but he always dissolved them after treating the girls to a great date, in her opinion.

He was honest with them saying his heart belonged to another and he couldn't, in good conscience, waste their time dating them while he couldn't show 100%.

Most were understanding and suprised by his gentlemanliness and appreciated his honesty, but there was one particular girl who was a little off, and couldn't get over the fact Socks didn't care for her.

Last Stocking heard of her was she got expelled from school as she was stalking and trying to blackmail Socks.

Anyway, Stocking knew that the least she could do was give Socks a chance to prove whether or not he loves her for her or just for her body.

"Socks-kun, I know I haven't said this at all but I feel you are different from the other male students. I want to see if you love me for me or just for my looks. I agree to your unanswered question of going on dates with you...But if I get the hint that you are just after me for my body, well...Hell won't even help you after I am through." Stocking says as she polishes her nails to be even more threatning and drive home her point.

Socks nods slowly, very fearful of the woman in front of him. "H-Hai Stocking-chan, how about I pick you up tomorrow at five thirty for dinner and a movie?"

"That would be wonderful Socks-kun, and dress to impress...I want to have a nice time." Stocking says with a smile as Socks walks her home from the frozen yogurt shoppe."

-Flashback End-

Stocking and Socks laughed at the memory but knew that since then they have been together and both want to continue their love for one another.

"Stripey-chan, I know that our relationship ended on a bad note because I was reassigned but I requested another reassignment..." Socks left his sentence hanging to prove something to Stocking while she looked down wondering if Socks is going away again.

"I sent them several angry letters when I was reassigned originally, and finally I threatened that I would retire early if they don't give me my reassignment. They granted it..." Again Socks left Stocking hanging and her almost to tears thinking that he is leaving her.

"Starting tomorrow I have to continue my most beloved mission of...protecting you angels from getting your butts kicked by ghosts and to investigate the ghosts along with you and Panty." Socks finishes with a big grin while Stocking hits him on the head, pretty hard.

"Grrr! You had me worried that you were going to transfer away again Socks-kun! Don't do that! I don't want to even think that you would leave me again..." Stocking finishes sadly.

"Well I would have to one day if I don't then it would be bad luck if the groom were to see his bride in her wedding dress before the marriage ceremony." Socks says with a smirk and blush while Stocking looks on at him stunned that he is already thinking about marrying her.

"A-a-are you really thinking about marrying me someday Socks-kun?" Stocking asks shyly while Socks assumes a mock thinking pose but replies confidentally, in his immitation of James Cagney "You can bet your sweet rump doll face."

Stocking stares at Socks before happily glomping him while saying "Yes, yes, yes!" repeatedly though Socks told her that they weren't ready for marriage yet since they are young but in the future, if they are still together and if she wants to.

Stockings scoffs at this and says "Socks-kun I can only imagine the torture the Akuma sisters put you through but I am not going to be leaving you for anything so you can already start planning how you are going to formally propose to me."

"I wouldn't have it any other way my angel." Socks replies as they share an intense kiss before Stocking falls asleep next to Socks and holds him close saying "I love you Socks-kun." "And I, you, Stripey-chan. Good night and sweet dreams." Socks says, kissing Stocking's forehead before holding her close and falling asleep as well.

Author Note: Heya guys! I am BAAAAAAACK! I liked this chapter and though it didn't contain any smut or overly gory battle scenes, I felt it explained a little on how Socks and Stocking came together and what you can possibly expect in the future. I am still writing Tales of a New Leaf, my Naruto fanfiction so please check that out. I am almost done with the fifth chapter for it and I hope you all will like it. I have a major plotline already worked out for this fic and the next chapter will begin what I had envisioned this story becoming. I will continue my fics so please no one send me messages about stating if they could adopt my fics. I am sorry for the wait and hopefully make it up to you. Please read and review to tell me how I am doing! From the mind of Louisville-Guitarist