SECRET SURPRISES
Tomoe! Screamed the brunette while clutching her favourite pillow. "where are you?", her voice echoed throughout the shrine. That's strange. Tomoe usually told me if he went anywhere. "Nanami channn…"said a wheezy voice."Oh Mizuki, Good Morning. Do you know where Tomoe is?"Hearing Tomoe's name Mizuki's smile widened."Oh Tomoe kun! Nanami chan are you afraid that Tomoe kun ran to Red Light District again!"Hearing this Nanami couldn't help but snap"Don't talk rubbish Mizuki. Tomoe would never do such a thing."Just then the shrine spirits entered with their arms filled with heavy boxes and packets. Seeing them Nanami's eyes widened and Mizuki's colour faded, he abruptly pulled Nanami and took her to the bathroom. Nanami chan shouldn't know about it….yet, and if she came to know about it then no doubt Tomoe kun would definitely kill me!."Hey Mizuki, why did you pull me here?"Nanami asked curiously. Mizuki quickly replied, "Because Shrine spirits wouldn't want to see you in the state in which you are in". He said pointing at her crumpled clothes, messy hair, unbrushed teeth and sleepy eyes. Although Nanami knew that he was absolutely right about her state but she was not ready to go down without a fight so she countered by saying that the shrine spirits never cared about her physical appearance at all. Mizuki had already taken her toothbrush and put some paste on it. "but Tomoe kun wouldn't actually be pleased when he would see you in such a shabby state Nanami chan. So for at least his sake make yourself look presentable."With these words Nanami knew that she had lost the battle so she snatched her brush from his hand and started brushing vigorously. Mizuki just sat by and laughed which made Nanami glare at her menacingly."Ok ok I am going, sheesh Nanami chan you are such a kid sometimes." "That's the pot calling the kettle back, Mizuki". But in the end Nanami was also laughing. Leaving a laughing Nanami Mizuki went to the living area where Onikiri kun and Kotetsu kun were waiting for Mizuki with a sorry face. As soon as he reached them he burst out."What were you thinking?! Walking with those in hands and that too in front of Nanami chan. If she saw those boxes that would have been the end. She could use her sacred word bind on me and then everything would've been spilled and then Tomoe kun would TOAST all of us with Fox fires." The shrine spirits hung their heads and apologized repeatedly," we are extremely sorry Mizuki dono. We'll definitely be careful next time."Mizuki listened intently for a while to make sure that Nanami was still in bathroom."Alright but please be careful next time and quickly hide them before Nanami chan enquires about them, now go and leave the rest to me." "Roger that! Mizuku dono"
MEANWHILE IN ….
"ahhhh! Lilac perfume has always been my favourite." As she sank deeper into the tub she wondered,Tomoe where are you? Though Mizuki told me because of some meeting you'll be gone for a week but even then I am not able to keep my heart at peace. Oh Tomoe wherever you are just be safe.
Somewhere in Dragon King Palace..
"WHAT! That's way to expensive" Tomoe's voice filled with shock and anger rang throughout the palace."So what did you think? You'll get it for FREE?. Serves you right you fox. You destroyed more than haf of my Palace that year and I still didn't get any compensation!"So is this your way of getting compensation?!" Both of them were having a sort of tug war between a tiny but beautifully decorated box, which illuminated the hand of its holder."You can say so, by looking at your face I can tell that you desperately want it so I think I'll have you pay for it in my way."From his smile a person with even half a brain could tell that he was having the best time of his life. Tomoe looked as if he was ready to snatch the dragon king's second eye but a particular brunette's image came to his mind and his rage calmed down somewhat. Tomoe was just thinking of a bargain when a sweet but commanding voice rang through the castle."What is this racket is all about?!. Hearing this voice both-Tomoe and Dragon king- froze in their places, especially Dragon king needed no telling for he knew whom that voice belonged to and both of them grew slightly closer. That voice belonged to none other than-(yes, yes your guess is correct)-the Dragon Queen."May I know what the ruckus is all about?" It seemed as if the dragon king had frozen. "its.. its.. nothing dear. Tomoe and I were just having a chat on…chat on..well Tomoe!"Dragon king was nudging Tomoe to help him create a story."Yes Yes. My greetings to you oh kind Queen. I and Dragon king were just talking about business, nothing more or less. Both of them were smiling very unconvincingly. Suddenly Tomoe had an idea (unfortunately for Dragon King). He stepped forward and bowed deeply to Dragon Queen and said in a deep and modest voice, "Long time no see Dragon Queen. How are you?"However Dragon queen wasn't the one who could be convinced so easily."I would have been very fine if both of you would have your chat about business in a more modest manner."Tomoe again bowed deeply and said, "My deepest apologies for my and Dragon King's behavior. I had come here to buy something very important hoping that my dear friend would be kind enough to sell it at a reasonable price but it seems that he is not ready sell it so I guess I would've to take my leave. I would thank you for your kind hospitality."With those words Tomoe started walking away. Dragon king and queen both of them half expected Tomoe to turn back and start fighting again but he didn't do so. Dragon queen moved forward and picked up the tiny box. When she opened it her eyes grew wide with astonishment. Tomoe was about to leave when…"Wait Tomoe sama, before you leave May I know for whom this is for?" Tomoe turned and smiled gently when he said, "Its for someone who taught me that violence can never always be the way to get what you want."Hearing that Dragon Queen went towards Tomoe and gave the tiny box to him. Smiling pleasantly accepted it and asked that how much he would have to pay for it. Dragon king who had been quiet up till this time went forward and put his hand on his wife shoulder and said, "True love is never determined by wealth. I was about to give it to you but I was enjoying teasing you. Now don't waste your time and go forward I am sure there's a lot of preparation to do."Tomoe graciously accepted it and before leaving he said, "You and your wife are coordinally invited so don't forget to come."
Nanami, this is just the beginning of my surprises for you.