The Snowball King of South Dakota.

[call_me_snake]

Snake had been on the sly for this and stashed stacks of pre-made snowballs around the yard long before anyone else in the house was awake. Sure others could find them and that only made it all the more fun. Snake came back inside and got a drink while he waited for the rest of his family and any visitors that may have accepted his invitation.

He hadn’t been in a snowball fight since the first morning his squadron spent at the Helsinki base. That was almost twelve years and it seemed like even longer to Plissken. This one was much the same. It started with a challenge of his claims of Snowball King. Snake frowned at the drink. He hadn’t even thrown a snowball since he lost his eye.

Pushing the thoughts away he set the things for cocoa, tea and coffee out on the dining room table. He wasn’t sure how many people would come. It might just be him, his family and the nameless challenger he planned on blasting as soon as she set foot on the property. It didn’t matter to Snake. He was out to have fun with the kids, especially his little girl.

Finishing up in the kitchen he went to the living room to start the fire. The huge living room fireplace was one of the things that made him fall in love with this house. Once it was going he sat back on the couch waiting for his family to come down. He could hear all the feet upstairs and giggles. It was a sound that relaxed his usual tensed demeanor. He glanced out toward the drive. No cars yet. Content, Snake laid back on the couch to soak up the warmth from the fire and the alcohol.


OOC: This can be meta, bendy time or any other form of time frame. If it is taking place before or after something your muse and Snake is/will be involved in please make me aware so the muse reacts accordingly. Have fun! I promise Snake will not start shooting so go get him, now’s your chance. For Snake this is taking place just after the New Year so it is a bit back dated. You can assume all conversations that have been started took place before this event just to make it easier. Oh and despite the title this is taking place at Snake's ranch house outside of New York City.

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[touchme-not.livejournal.com]

Sage decided to surprise Snake and took an early bus out to his house. Hiding outside she made a couple of snowballs and then whistled sharply to draw him out. She hadn't played in snow since she was a little girl and this was a chance to at least pretend to be a little kid again.

ooc-Sage could not resist the chance to come and play. She's been in therapy and is doing much better now, she still has a long way to go, but she wanted to have a little fun.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

The puppies started to bark and Snake got up to look out. He didn't see anyone but that didn't mean anything, this was war after all. Snake let all three of the puppies (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/adira_tyree/Images/Snake/snake2/3argapups.jpg) out and put his coat on watching out the closed door to see where they would go.


OOC: That is exactly why we are doing this. The muse wanted to have fun.

[touchme-not.livejournal.com]

At the sound of the door opening, Sage peeked out and saw three adorable puppies bounding out into the snow. Thinking quickly she threw a pebble off to one side to distract them from her hiding place, she was determined to count first coup in this battle and she'd have to be crafty, her prey was no slouch at finding things out and she just hoped Snake would come out before the pups gave up on finding the pebble and went looking for her.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake pulled his coat on and went out the back door. He grabbed a premade snowball in each hand and inched his way around the house. Whomever was out there was in the front. Snake wasn't about to get hit so early in the day. It would upset his claim to the title.

[wickedsinz.livejournal.com]

*Chase didn't know who Snake was he had never met the man but he needed this for some reason. He needed to act like a "kid" for the first time in his life in a long time, gathering up a bit of snow packing it into a ball he looked around for someone to throw it at. Preferably someone he wouldn't get his ass kicked from that wasn't the fun he was seeking*

[kailin-tyree.livejournal.com]

A snowball came over the porch barely making it past the bushes surrounding it. It was followed by pattering on the porch stairs before the little girl appeared running straight for Chase. She fell in the snow and giggled as she got back up. She was small, only three years old with blondish curls sticking out from under her stocking cap. She stopped a good distance from him, picked up a handful of unpacked snow and threw it.

Gots yous!

[wickedsinz.livejournal.com]

*he turned then getting hit with the snow smiling when he saw the little girl he laughed softly and gently lobbed the snowball he had at her winking then picking up more snow* and I got you back!


*soon after another smaller snowball hit her from another direction followed by a giggle as a young brown haired 6 year old boy ran off to go search for a target and try to avoid getting rehit*

[kailin-tyree.livejournal.com]

Cellena giggled and ran off after the little boy with a mitten full of snow.

[the-bride-tm.livejournal.com]

Kiddo parked her car a half mile off Snake's house. She got out of the car and also helped BB of her seat. Exchanging significant glances and smiles they pulled a sledge out of the car trunk and loaded it with snowballs.
Cheating? Maybe, or just even the chances.

So, BB and Kiddo headed towards Snake's house dragging the sledge along with them. Dag followed them quietly.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake was out on the porch with a cup of hot cocoa. The railing and bushes were great cover and also concealed the huge arsenal of snowballs at his feet. The puppies were quiet but listening. Between his eye and the puppies' ears he was certain no one could sneak up on him.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Solan, yawning, gone down in the living room where fire in a fireplace crackled. Bark of puppies and bustle in the yard have reminded him that Snake intended to arrange any entertainment today. The boy never in his life played snowballs, just because there, whence he came, never were snows.
He noticed mother not at once, so motionlessly Xena stood near a window, observing for that occured in the yard.
Mum... - Solan started to speak, she waved a hand, made him silent stop short.
Obeying her gesture, Solan crept closer and cautiously looked out in the window. There Snake stood on porch, the heap of snowballs laid near his feet.
What does he doing there? - Solan whispered, but Xena waved a hand again, ordering to him to not rustle...

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake didn't hear anything and lit a cigarette still watching the woods in every direction. His prey should arrive anytime now.

[the-bride-tm.livejournal.com]

Slowly, hiding in the shadows and behind bushes, Kiddo and BB reached the house. Snake was not visible but they both just knew he must be somewhere...

"Mommy..." BB started.

"Shhh... be quiet, darling." Kiddo whispered. Yes, it was mistake, Snake surely heard them if he was around.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Xena ran behind Snake, periodically throwing snowballs in him.
You cannot get away from me! - she cried out, having thrown one more snowball which has got to Snake in a head.
Surrender, while there is an opportunity!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Try and catch me honey. Snake called back as he disappeared into the stables. He brushed the snow from his hair feeling a sore spot on his head while he waited for her against the wall. He was up to no good and waiting patiently for her to come inside.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

When Snake has disappeared in the stable, Xena began to move more cautiously. Having crept to the gate, she stopped for one instant and made some snowballs, piled them near feet. Xena listened to his movement inside a stable, having noticed other participants of game who already ran here. Licking lips, she made deep breath and rushed inside, ready to throw the snowball into the first shadow before herself...

[sexylaracroft.livejournal.com]

Lara showed up she had been waiting for the snow to hit. She had remembered Snake had promised her a good snowball fight. She was bundled up in a black and white camo winter jacket. She parked her truck and looked around, they must be in back.

Lara headed to the backyard.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake was running away from all the people chasing him when he saw Lara come around the corner of the house. Without a second thought he skidded to a ha=lt and threw a snowball at her.

[sexylaracroft.livejournal.com]

"Hey!" Lara brushed the snow from her face and laughed, making her own snowball and sailing it towards Snake.

The challenge (for Snake)

[the-bride-tm.livejournal.com]

"So, just you and I, Snake." They were standing at the front of Snake's house. Laughter and chattering voices filtered out of the house, there was silence otherwise. "Prepare for the doom of your kingdom, <í>Snowball King!" Kiddo tried her best to sound like Clint Eastwood. Or John Wayne.
Nevertheless, she couldn't hide a great deal of amusement in her voice.

Re: The challenge (for Snake)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake picked up on the Clint Eastwood reference and pulled out a cigarette lighting it slowly in the same style.

You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns snowballs and those who dig get hit.

Snake smirked. Are we both starting from here? and when?

Re: The challenge (for Snake)

[the-bride-tm.livejournal.com]

Kiddo returned his smirk and adjusted her voice to sound Henry Fonda. "The when don't matter to us. Nothing matters now - not the land, not the money, not the woman. I came here to see you. 'Cause there're no room for two kings on one throne."

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake came into the room from the kitchen with a cup of coffee. It was time for a short break. Seeing Bobby he smiled.

Wondering if you would come. Everyone else is still outside.