An alternate universe GinTae love story set in modern-day Tokyo. It includes multiple pairings.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gintama. The genius Sorachi Hideaki-sensei owns this awesome story! :D
A/N: First of all, I would like to thank MugetsuLM for the story prompt suggestion. I am not yet done with my first fan fic, but I couldn't help myself writing about young Tae and teenage Gin. This will probably take about more or less than eight chapters.
Apologies for the OOCness and clichés. ;D
Chapter 1
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
"You may now kiss the bride," the priest happily instructs the couple in front of him.
The whole church falls silent as they anticipate the bride and groom to seal their vows of eternal love with a kiss. When the silver perm groom's lips meet with his beautiful bride's, the whole congregation erupts with loud applauses and cheers.
"They just look so good together," sighs one of the women in a multitude of well-wishers.
"It's like a match made in heaven," sobs another one in the crowd.
The little brown-eyed girl beside them just stands there bewildered with everything that's happening around her.
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At the venue of the wedding reception, the newlyweds and their families welcome the guests.
"Congratulations, Oboro and Himeko!" greets Shimura Ken to the newlyweds.
"Thank you very much, Uncle Ken."
"Of course, congratulations to my dear friend, Shouyou! You are now one step closer to becoming a grandfather, eh? Hahaha!" remarks Ken as he hugs his best friend.
"Yes, and I am already excited to see more kids running around the house. We'll, that is, if they visit me often, you know... I'm sure Sanako would be very happy to see her only son have a family of his own," Shouyou says as he wistfully looks at his son and his daughter-in-law.
While the two men are conversing with the newlyweds, a teenage boy with a silver perm appears carrying a sleeping four-year-old boy on his arms while a brown-haired little girl of about six years old trails behind him, holding onto his pants.
"Gin-niichan, please carry me, too!" protests the young girl.
"No, Tae-chan! You and Shin-chan are too heavy! Come on, let's just sit over here."
"My feet are hurting, and I am very hungry. This dress is so hot. It makes me itchy!"
"It's your fault for wanting to be the flower girl! Just wait, food will be served soon. I can't wait for the dessert!"
Looking at the newlyweds, Tae asks, "Gin-niichan, why did Oboro-niisan marry Himeko-neesan?"
"Huh? Oh, well, it's because they love each other. People get married because they want to be with the person they like... errr... love."
"Really?! You will be with the person you like if you marry them?"
"Yes, of course, you have to."
"Then, I will marry Gin-niichan when I grow up! I like Gin-niichan! I want to be with Gin-niichan so that we can play video games together every day... and you will always make strawberry pancakes for me," exclaims Tae.
"Hahahaha! So you want to marry your Gin-niichan when you grow up, Tae-chan? asks Shouyou as he and Ken approach the table where the kids are sitting.
"Yes, Uncle Shouyou! Gin-niichan is very cool. He's good at games. He always beats the zombies and amanto! He also makes delicious strawberry pancakes and always lets me and Shin-chan eat Bargain Dash. His room is very messy, but I like him. Gin-niichan, you will marry me, right?"
Gintoki, also known as Gin-niichan to the kids, blushes. "Tch! What you need is a babysitter, not a husband, Tae-chan! You are very troublesome... always following me around and crying, 'Gin-niichan! Gin-niichan!' Geez!" Gintoki says as he shakes his head.
Everybody laughs as Tae punches Gintoki on his leg. Ken takes the still sleeping Shinpachi from Gintoki, and settles on one of the chairs.
"Gintoki, looks like you're spoiling my kids very much, especially this little girl," Ken winks at the still blushing silver perm teenager.
"Oh, here are Kankou and Kamui!" exclaims Ken as he waves at the approaching man with a young boy in a tow.
"Best wishes, Oboro and Himeko!" says Kankou.
"Thank you very much, Uncle Kankou," reply the newlyweds as they bow to their well-wisher.
"How is Kouka?" asks Shouyou.
"She's with Kagura. She's still not feeling well, so Kamui and I just left the girls at home."
"I hope Kouka feels better soon," Ken says thoughtfully.
"Tae-chan!" waves the smiling vermilion-haired boy at Tae.
"Kamui-kun! Where is Kagura-chan and Aunt Kouka?" He takes Tae's right hand and squeezes them hard. Hurt and pissed off, Tae smacks Kamui on the head and pulls his braids.
"Stop it, you brats!" Gintoki grabs Tae as Kamui prepares to punch the girl.
"He squeezed my hand! That naughty Kamui! I will never talk to you again!"
"She hit me on the head," complains the blue-eyed boy.
"You two always fight! Kamui, didn't your Mami tell you not to hit girls?"
"She's not a girl. She's a mountain gorilla!" retorts Kamui.
Gintoki can't help but laugh. After all, he is the one who first called Tae a mountain gorilla. Kamui must have heard him say that to her one time she pissed the little girl off and bit him on his left ear.
"Apologize to her!" Kankou tells his son.
"No way!" shouts Kamui.
"Idiot!" snarls Tae.
"Tae, a girl should never say such things!" Ken reprimands her daughter.
"I'm sorry, Ken. My boy is just a bit stubborn," Kankou apologizes.
"It's okay. I'm sorry, too, if my girl is a bit sharp-tongued. Well, they're kids after all," Ken says as he scratches his head with his free hand. Shinpachi remains asleep despite of the ruckus that happened between his sister and the Yato boy.
"You two have feisty kids. Good thing my Oboro and Gintoki get along very well, and I never had to assume the role of a referee whenever we're together," Shouyou quips with his signature smile.
"Gin-niichan, I hate Kamui!" sulks Tae as she returns to her seat beside Gintoki.
"Geez, whenever you two meet, it feels like watching a UFC fight."
"I don't know why he likes teasing and hitting me."
"Maybe he likes you?" teases Gintoki.
"Huh?" Tae's brown eyes widens in shock. Then, she shakes her head violently. "I hate him! He's not like you... He's very bad!"
"Hahaha! Oi, Tae-chan, food is ready. Let's go to the buffet table and grab something to eat. Tell me what you want, and I'll just get it for you, okay?" Gintoki ruffles her brown locks. She looks up and meets his gaze with a smile.
"Yay! You are very kind, Gin-niichan! I will really marry you when I grow up."
"Hahaha! Stop it, already! It's becoming creepy. Besides, you are still very young to think about that."
"You don't want to be with me when I grow up?" Tae's beautiful smile turns into a grimace.
"Hahaha! Hey, let's just talk about it when you grow up, okay?" Gintoki beams at the little girl, and she nods as she flashes her beautiful smile. Together, they walk hand-in-hand toward the buffet table. "Kids really say the darnedest things," Gintoki mumbles to himself.
A/N: Chibi Tae is sure a precocious kid, and teenage Gintoki is such a doting big brother, just like how he is to Kagura and Shinpachi, albeit lowkey. While writing this, I remembered how Gintoki takes care of Kanshichiro Hashida in chapters 77-80 or episodes 50-51. Meanwhile, the talk between Gintoki and Tae about marriage was inspired by a conversation between my mom and my youngest brother when he was still a toddler. He said that he would marry one of our aunts because he didn't want her to be alone when she grows old. Kids really say the darnedest things. XD
Thank you very much for reading. Reviews will be very much appreciated! The next chapter will be up soon! ;D