Shaman King
When An Angel Cries
Rating: T
Genre: Fantasy/ Action Adventure
Side Genres: Romance/ Supernatural
Pairings: HaoAnna YohAnna LysergJeanne RenPirika HoroHoroTamao FaustVIIIEliza And Some Others…
Fiction-press isn't working So I made up this idea. As you can see, my writing skills have probably not improved at all, but yeah X D
Note: This takes characters from: Following My Heart
Part One: Decaying Serenade
Prologue: Icy Weather; The Introduction
She clutched her flimsy coat harder as a cold gust blew past, causing her to shiver. She let out a ragged breath, biting her lower lip as her black eyes surveyed the area around her. Sure, she was used to the cold, but on this night the temperature was ridiculously low and it was the middle of summer.
With her light blue bangs covering her eyes, she shook her head and turned on her heel, approaching the door to a comfortable, heated area. It was just too icy for her liking, so much so she thought her heart would not be immune.
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He gave the man a grateful grin and received a somewhat similar one back as the repairman hungrily glanced over his yen. He bid Yoh a farewell and opened the door, becoming enveloped by the developing shadows. Yoh closed his eyes as an abrupt blast a cold wind rippled through his hair. He closed the door hastily and sighed resignedly, before joining the blonde curled up on the couch, swarmed by a massive blanket.
He smiled warmly at the scene, before black eyes radiating annoyance locked onto him. The blonde seemed to be extremely unhappy about the cold weather, as she could not lounge about and freely watch her soaps. Their heating system had failed them, so now the large, spirit filled house they resided in was just a large, cold, spirit filled house.
He neared her, but paused briefly when she narrowed her eyes. He scratched the back his head in a meek fashion, before opting to sit on the floor by her. He rubbed his hands together, his breath showing as what looked like a puffy bit of white smoke. As she observed him attempting to warm himself there, the blonde's hard eyes softened and she rolled her eyes.
The boy, lost in deep though, jerked when he felt a light tap upon his shoulder. He craned his neck to see the blonde staring down at him, her face free of expression, but the cover pulled up to reveal a place for him. He blinked confusedly at her, somewhat startled at her behaviour, before a pleasant filled grin broke out on his face. He was by her side in an instant, his head leaning against hers.
She stiffened at the contact, but after a few moments relaxed, allowing warmth to wash over her. After a few moments, she heard soft snoring. Her eyes widening slightly, she was met by quite an adorable sight; her fiancé fast asleep. As much as she despised showing weakness, she couldn't prevent her lips from curving upwards in a soft, sweet smile. She reached for the big, orange headphones he wore and removed them, placing them upon the carpet next to the couch.
The fact that she shifted made the boy grumble something as his head changed position; resting against her head to leaning upon her shoulder. She rolled her eyes again, a habit she had come to be using a lot recently before feeling her own lids drooping, his rhythmic breathing lulling her to sleep. She gave out a yawn, before slowly she placed her head alongside his, falling into a content slumber.
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The Tao looked around, frowning lightly. His older sister speculated upon what he was feeling from a distance. Snow had not yet fallen, yet the forecast had said it may as well due to the cold. Even though their heating system worked fine, blowing out hot air at full blast she still felt the need to have a thin blanket covering her. Her guardian arched a brow at Ren, before shaking his head and seating himself next to Jun, who had now immersed herself in reading.
It was badly freezing, but he was not going to let his older sister think of him as a weakling. Ren's brows furrowed as he let out a grumble, rubbing his arms. He went rigid when he felt Jun's dark blue eyes boring into his back and somewhere along the lines realised he had been caught.
He swivelled around to fully face her, amber eyes shining with defiance. Jun mentally chuckled and sympathised with her younger brother in a way. His pride really was going to be the death of him someday.
Jun pulled the blanket off and reached her feet, causing the two males in the room to gawk. She gave them a light hearted glare, before folding her arms and sticking her nose in the air.
"I'm fine. Nothing gets to me."
Pairon blinked in puzzlement, while Ren felt his face heat up. He hated when anyone, especially a family member, tried to impersonate him. It was even more so humiliating it was a woman doing this impersonation oh so very badly…
Jun gave him a triumphant smirk when Ren grunted and walked towards her, plonking himself down upon the couch. He grabbed and yanked the small blanket up to cover himself, all the while giving his sister an uncompromising glare. Her smirk vanished and was replaced by a motherly smile, as she headed towards the kitchen, claiming she was going to make some lovely hot chocolate.
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"Hey," the Ainu spoke aloud, attracting Manta's attention, "how long will this take?" At the immatureness of the query, Manta hung his head, sweatdropping, while HoroHoro caught a whiff of butter and disappeared into the forming crowds.
They were outside and it was creeping up to five in the afternoon. Anna had ordered them to brave the cold and get the groceries, as she didn't have the heart to send Yoh. Understanding her decision, they agreed with her and went out, kind of like foolhardy explorers. In no time, rushing people in a similar situation had crowded around them.
It was rather odd to see so many out, but they could not do anything about it. HoroHoro had opted to go into the nice warm shop to get the groceries, while Manta stayed outside, becoming frozen…
But, HoroHoro, who was not all that familiar with this place, nor usually bought food, soon got either distracted or lost. He may have asked directions, but on the first scent of honeyed butter (O.O) he was off in an instant, mind irrational.
So now the human was by his lonesome, a few people around him murmuring quietly. He brooded and noted the blue spikes from the Ainu and then a raged yell. Manta rolled his eyes, as HoroHoro pursued the customer who had brought the butter just before him. The young woman, surprised and assuming he was some sort of mugger, let out a shrill yelp and dashed off, icy boy right on her tail. Other people agreed with her assumption and joined the chase, trying to protect her. Manta sighed and shook his head, before making the decision to nip back to the Asakura house and explain the predicament; hoping the cold weather wouldn't make Anna icier.
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"What I don't get," the comedian mused as he stroked his chin, "is exactly why the weather is the pits."
Tucking a loose strand of wild black hair behind his ear, equally black eyes narrowed at the African American and he folded his arms.
"As long as you don't crack a crappy joke about it." He muttered disdainfully, grunting in annoyance with a twinkle appeared in Chocolove's eyes.
"Rude language my fiery black haired amigo."
"Huh? You're Spanish now?"
"Naw. I'm just flaunting my intelligence."
"Keh. I bet you don't even know what 'flaunting' means. I bet you just picked it up when they asked you to stop flaunting your rubbish jokes…"
"You're moody."
"Why not? I'm stuck with you after all…"
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"Hao, why exactly are we patrolling the area when it's about to snow?" The male with dark blue enquired, catching the first snowflake in his hand. The long haired brunette paused briefly, only to flash him a reassuring smile.
"We're doing good, good deeds… You know Ryoi, ya should really loosen up."
The shaman scratched his cheek thoughtfully, before his forehead creased.
"Are you only acting good because of what that fortune teller woman said?"
"Wha..? Uh…Iie! I…I just…turned over a new leaf!"
"Well, you know, something's funny about what you said, 'cause doesn't Hao mean 'leaf king' or something like…"
"Ryoi. Shaddup."
"Leaf king managed, but not shaman King…"
"Ryoi!"
"Hao-sama, why do you not obliterate him with the spirit of fire?" Opacho queried, tilting her head to the side and frowning lightly. Ryoi gawked, slightly nervous and affronted by the statement from such a small, innocent looking person. Hao gave a very Yoh grin to Opacho and knelt down to her level, patting her bushy black hair.
"I'll consider your intriguing idea."
"Wha..? But…"
"But for now, I need this hapless excuse for a shaman." He sighed despondently, before reaching his feet and dusting himself down. Ryoi glowered at him and looked away, abruptly, while Hao merely beamed. Opacho giggled at the situation, all the while observing her master with large, round, intent eyes.
"So…where are we headed?" Ryoi questioned, dropping his strop. Hao contemplated momentarily, before pointing to a mountain range a little bit away.
"We're going to the ice village Manomaku. There's some sort of ice monster affecting the weather of ¾ of Japan."
"Geez that must be powerful." Ryoi visibly cringed. Hao nodded and Opacho blinked up at the two, clearly unaffected by the frightful revelation. Regaining his cheerful outer look on things, Hao once again grinned at everyone in a relaxed manner, before balling his fist, raising it triumphantly and marching off.
"Right! Let's go!"
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"Y'know, I am seriously blaming you if ANYTHING happens." Marco stated in a stern tone, glasses flashing as he surveyed the young green haired dowser. Lyserg gulped and nodded his head vigorously. Marco narrowed his eyes at him, making the other two in the room sweatdrop. He was debating whether he should allow the boy within an inch of Jeanne…
Well, noting the way that Jeanne's stare towards him was turning into a painful glare, he chose the option of not being blasted by female temper and sighing in a business like way, stepped to the side, motioning with his hand for Lyserg to pass. He scratched the back of his head, before ambling toward the girl with long silvery hair, who smiled sweetly as he neared.
At her smile, he blushed timidly and resumed scratching the back of his head, sending the girl spiralling into soft giggles. As these giggles and anxiousness was beginning to pester him, Marco pushed his glasses up and placed his hands on Lyserg's shoulders, making the dowser jerk from shock. He was steered away from the ruby eyed former iron maiden, whose brows knitted together in annoyance as her 'protector' took her friend away.
Out of Jeanne's hearing range, Marco let go of Lyserg and leaned against the wall, crossing his arms in a boss look. "Listen here Lyserg. We are indebt to your service against Hao, but if you get too…friendly with Jeanne-sama, we may have to deal with you." Lyserg blinked, resisting the urge to roll his eyes.
Talk about paranoia.
"Of course Marco-san." He blurted out, bowing his head. He nodded approvingly in a grim fashion, before yet again pushing his glasses up. Lyserg stiffened as he walked past, but his tensed muscles lessened when Marco was back, lecturing Jeanne in the softest voice he could come out with.
He was soon by their side yet again though and he and Jeanne exchanged secret smiles with Marco striding briskly ahead, oblivious.
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"For Kami's sake," Kino uttered in a flustered manner, unnerving Tamao somewhat, who was twiddling her fingers; "this weather is going to be the death of me."
As if to confirm this, the elderly itako let out a series of sharp coughs, Tamao flinching with each one. Yohmei felt sweat form upon his face as he tried to tend to his wife. Kino was not usually harassed by illness, as itako's were generally stronger against illness than any shaman, but it had finally caught up with her; and badly.
"Um…Tamao…" Yohmei started.
"H…hai?" she replied, still not fully at grasp with the current situation.
"Can you go get me some medicine? I believe it is on the…"
"Pah! I need no human tools. I may be in old bones, but I will not succumb to weakness."
"But dear…"
"Don't worry Yohmei-sama," Tamao cut in politely, smiling uneasily, "I think I know where to go."
And before Yoh's grandmother could protest, the pink haired girl was gone in a flash, followed by a sigh of relief from Yohmei.
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"You know Kyoko; you aren't very good with directions."
"…Shut it!"
This was the predicament surrounding the temperamental boy and the one who cracked the jokes that were so bad they'd make you laugh. Chocolove arched a brow as his ally struggled to contend with the confusing yet amazing force known as a…
Travel map…
"You can't read maps? Honestly it isn't that hard. Lemme try and read it so we can get outta here."
"Meh." He snapped back, pulling the map from Chocolove's reach. The comedian sighed wearily, before deigning to plonk himself down upon the grass and lie down in a Yoh style.
Spurred on by his pride, Kyoko remained scanning the map; changing his view point of it, reading every single small word, tracing his finger along every single line…
After about half an hour, he let out a yell of protest and anger, discarding the map. Chocolove proceeded to gape as in frantic fury the boy began to stomp on it, followed by ripping it to pieces and flinging the remnants somewhere.
The two were silent for a moment, before Chocolove hung his head and sweatdropped.
"You do realise you attacked and destroyed our any means of direction, right?"
Kyoko 'humphed' and crossed his arms defiantly, closing his arms and not showing a flicker of concern upon his features.
"Serves the map thingy right. It was deceiving me. I COULDN'T read it, ya see, it was bogus…"
Tsuzuku
A/N: That was weird X D Ryoi as you may recognise is from Following My Heart, whilst Kyoko is a completely new character I thought of in like…two seconds : D So, I suppose I'll see you with a new chappie soon if fiction-press refuses to comply : (