-1Love Hina Generations
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the original characters
In this fic except ones created by myself. So blah and thanks to ken for letting me use em ;D
The moonlight broke into the night sky with tremendous presence, lighting every dark corner it could find. Accompanying it was the mass amount of serene snow white stars which lay stationary, shining brightly for it's audience to appreciate. Stroking her pale, yet astonishing beautiful orban hair and correcting her dark, ruby coloured dress, Naru approached the entrance to the ferris wheel attraction. She spotted a dark figure in the background of the shadows and with an edgy smile, she slowly approached it.
"Naru you came" said the figure in an all too familiar voice.
"Of course" she said reassuringly. The darkened figure stepped out as the light washed away the shroud to reveal a man with rustled black hair and glasses.
"I am glad" he replied as they both exchanged shy smiles. "But I must tell you something" he then said earnestly.
"What is it?" she asked. Nodding slightly he threw his arm out at the huge attraction that lay magnificently in their wake. As he walked to the door of the ride Naru, after some time, began to follow and they were both seated opposite each other on the carriage. Naru observed him for some time as he sat unmoving and staring at the floor. The awkward silence was too much for her so she decided to resume conversation.
"What is it Keitaro?" she asked, considering putting her hand on his lap but then thought better of it.
"Naru there has been something on my mind for quite some time" he said still with his eyes fixed on the floor as if they were paralysed.
"It's something that's fairly awkward to explain, to you anyway" he continued.
"Take your time" she replied.
"The thing is…..the thing is I--" suddenly the carriage began to move and ascended upwards breaking his sentence. Naru smiled slightly before resuming attentiveness to his speech.
"There has been a change" he said now looking at her.
"A change? In what way?" she questioned.
"You see Naru, although we have been together all this time, I still feel empty somehow"
"Empty?"
"I have felt empty since we got together, that there's something missing"
"What are you trying to say?" she asked slightly apprehending.
"Naru, I wish to be with someone else" he said quite bluntly. Naru began to surge with doubted fear. Her spine frozen like a lake, feeling colder by the second. Her stomach beginning to tangle itself as she breathed, deeply and sickeningly.
"The promise girl was not you after all" he added.
"But….But… I…I..I love you" she choked, feeling the back of her throat quince and sharply throb. He began to move away from her and rose toward a light far away.
"Please don't leave me!" she shouted with tears streaming down her face. He was joined at the light by another shadowy figure and they both walked off into the distance.
"Keitaro!" she shouted with all her might.
"Don't leave" she gasped now waking up, cold sweat surrounding her sheets. She looked around to notice she was in her room and quickly ran to open the seal on the floor for Keitaro. She could see him clear as day, sucking his thumb fast asleep in his bed. She then felt severely relieved as she put her hand on her chest. "Just a dream" she confirmed. She climbed back into her bed and smiled before she could feel her eyes droop slowly and within a few instant seconds she fell asleep again.
Chapter 1:
Finding a new light
Hopeful
The sunlight pierced her eyelids as she awoke to the morning. Hearing the dawning birds sing their wonderful chorus she smiled again and sat upwards on her bed. I'm glad we're together she thought to herself. She gave a few stretches before getting up and entering the bathroom. She began to brush her teeth feeling more happier by the second. As she spit in the basin the door slid open. She turned momentarily to see Kitsune enter looking perky, probably because she has already been up for some time.
"Ah morning Naru" she said walking towards the shower.
"Morning Kitsune, what are you doing?" she asked observing her through the mirror as she continued to brush.
"Ah I was asked to check if the hot water works" she said slightly depressed.
"Why? is it not on?"
"Well it seems okay" she replied feeling warm water trickle down her arm. "I guess Haruka's getting older than we thought" she said mockingly. "Are you coming with us today?" she asked now about to exit.
"Actually I was hoping to spend some time with Keitaro today" she responded.
"Oh you guys need more time together, I keep forgetting" smiled Kitsune. "Well I'll see you downstairs" now making her way outside. As she finished in the bathroom she placed on her casual clothes and contently made her way downstairs. She could see Koalla, Mutsumi and Motoko in the kitchen having breakfast.
"Morning everyone" she said entering the room with a smile.
"Morning Naru" they all replied.
"I've still got an egg left" said Shinobou still working on the food. "Would you like it Naru?" she asked.
"Go on then" she replied acquiring herself a plate and sitting down with them. After a short while a crumbling, broken figure slowly slid down the stairs, by the looks of it, looking for reality.
"Oh Keitaro I see you're up" said Kitsune coming in from handling the washing outside.
"Huh?" he replied scratching his head and yawning. Kitsune placed her arms on her hips in disappointment.
"Okay back up you go" she said shoving him up the stairs with very little resistance. "Clean yourself up, you're spending the day with Naru today"
Naru finished her breakfast and began to clean her own dish despite offers from Shinobou.
"I heard you're not coming with us today Naru" said Mutsumi.
"Yeah that's right" she asked not taking her eyes off cleaning everyone's plates.
"May I ask why?" she asked.
"I have other plans" she confirmed. Keitaro had gotten changed into his usual, off putting, casual clothes and contently made his way to the staircase.
"No, no, no, no, no" protested Kitsune rushing towards him inspecting his attire.
"What is it Kitsune?" he asked curiously.
"Look at that shirt" she frowned.
"What's wrong with it?" he asked looking at it from different angles.
"Almost everything" she said bluntly. "But sure to do well at the charity shop" she smiled, quite virulently.
"Thanks" he sighed.
Receiving the post from the postman, Naru cycled through the letters just to see the usual bills and advertisements that came through, until her eyes underlined her name on one of them. What could this be about? she asked herself. She placed the rest of the letters on the nearby table only to be scooped up by Haruka as she began to cycle through them only paying attention to the bills.
"Oh did you get one?" she asked.
"Yeah I did as it happens" she then noted it was sent from America and she suddenly cringed at the sight of the word.
"Something wrong Naru?" she asked curiously as she opened the bills.
"Oh no it's nothing" she replied placing the letter in her back pocket, discretely "So where was it you're going today?"
"Oh, well we're going to this fund raiser that's set up out of town" she said, slightly less enthusiastic than expected.
"Oh I see" Naru replied "well have fun won't you?"
"I'll try" she said with the same tone.
"I can't wear this!" protested Keitaro observing one of Motoko's outside tops fitted on him.
"It'll be fine" reassured Kitsune.
"I look like a man, dressed as a woman, pretending to be a man" he snorted.
"Even if you do at least it'll be a laugh" she sniggered.
"Kitsune!" shouted a voice downstairs.
"Ah I think we're ready to go now" she commented about to head downstairs. "Have fun today" she smiled before disappearing.
Haruka placed her jacket on as well as others and began to inspect her pockets.
"Where are my keys?" she asked with a disposition.
"Here" waved Kitsune coming down the stairs smiling.
"Why do you have them?"
"Decided to practice having a go myself" she replied.
"My car?!" asked Haruka.
"Don't worry, was only joking" now tossing the keys to her. "It was Keitaro's"
Haruka then broke her worry hearing it wasn't her car. She had learned to drive quite recently, after influence from Keitaro learning to drive, she took upon the opportunity to provide another taxi driver, as it were, within the apartments.
"Okay everyone it's time to go" Haruka announced. Sure enough they all responded and headed outside as Naru watched their departure one by one.
"Have a good day Naru, see you soon" waved Shinobou as she walked outside.
"Yes, and you too" she shouted.
"Don't hold back" said Kitsune from behind her now walking ahead.
"How do you mean?" she asked inquisitively. Kitsune simply winked and strode off, trying to catch the others. Naru glazed at her, trying to configure some sense from what she said before letting it slip and sitting down on the sofa, quite restlessly. Slithering down the stairs, was Keitaro cowering over his top he had to wear.
"Morning Naru" he said, expecting a critic laugh. Upon hearing his voice she immediately shot up and dashed towards him. He didn't know whether to run or do the same. As she came nearer, he simply waited and received a very bone crushing hug.
"N…N…Nar…Naru.." he choked as his body slowly ebbed in pain.
"I'm sorry" she said releasing the grip causing him to relax. After her dream, she didn't want him to leave her again.
"What do you want to do today?" he asked.
"Well I hoped we could maybe go out for a meal or movie or something?" she pondered, inquisitively.
"Sounds great" he replied with a smile. "Take the car yes?" he said in search of his keys. Naru smiled suspiciously as she grabbed his arm and led him outside.
"Let's walk" she laughed pulling herself tighter in to him.
"Okay" he replied as they contently strolled off and down the steps.
"Are we there yet?" asked Koalla as she unbuckled her seatbelt and leaped towards the front of the car.
"Koalla, that's very dangerous" commented Shinobou attempting to wrestle her with great difficulty to the back.
"So where are we headed?" asked Haruka towards her passenger to the right of her.
"Let's see, take a left turn up ahead, straight on, followed by a sharp right, finished with a 180 degree turn"
"You have no idea do you?" Haruka sighed.
"Afraid not" replied Kitsune shrugging her shoulders. "But I do have help"
"Help?" Out of nowhere, Kitsune pulled out a map and began searching for their position.
"At least the map may get us less lost than you" replied Haruka.
"Are we there yet" asked Koalla, again.
"We haven't even set off" snapped Motoko positioned in the back.
"I believe if we keep going we may find a sign?" suggested Kitsune. Having no better alternative, Haruka nodded and buckled up.
"Are we there yet?"
"NO!" replied everyone.
"That will be 6000 yen please" said the ticket officer.
"6000!" exclaimed Keitaro. The officer began to give him serious looks.
"It's okay sir" said Naru jabbing Keitaro in the elbow to which he responded by paying the price of the ticket.
"Enjoy your film ma'am" smiled the ticket salesman, again, giving an evil, yet mocking, glare towards Keitaro. He weakly smiled back before joining Naru down the cinema hall.
"Want anything to eat?" he asked noticing some pleasing offers on sale.
"Popcorn to share" she said examining posters on the wall. He nodded and went to the desk.
I love him she began to think to herself I love him more than I ever thought I could love something or someone. She glanced over to him as he eventually did the same and they pleasantly exchanged smiles. Maybe I could do something for him tonight, maybe dress seductively or maybe not dress at all she began to grin to herself Maybe I could get h……… her thought was broken by a most distinguishing sound.
"HOW MUCH?!" shouted Keitaro.
"Place your bets, place your bets!" as well as other stereotypical sounds of a fair, could be heard echoing around the grounds quite loudly.
"This looks like fun" said Shinobou, inspecting everything with great admiration.
"A waste of time, if the truth be said" retorted Motoko with her arms folded not paying attention to any of the attractions surrounding her.
"Then why did you come?" asked Koalla.
"I….To keep you lot safe of course" she utterly replied.
"It's Naru's and Keitaro's day today" finished Kitsune. Motoko nodded in agreement.
"Where do you want to go first?" asked Shinobou.
"Where ever it pleases you" replied Haruka lighting up a cigarette.
Shinobou began to scan around her field of vision until she noticed a stand where there was a big crowd. "Look over there" she awed noting the name on the plaque not too far away "It's Rioko the great"
"A magician?" said Haruka.
"Come on" shouted Shinobou gleefully as she tugged on her arm.
"Hey you guys, Shinobou wants to see this magician" said Haruka turning
to the others. They all eventually followed and were soon
seated at the back. They could see a man dressed in purple attire with a
matching hat and cloak as he twisted his hand making a royal flush appear
out of nowhere on the cards he held. Next, he laid out a carpet on the stand
following down to the audience.
"He's coming into the audience" exclaimed Shinobou pointing to him.
"Yes we know" said Haruka. Suddenly the magician crept around the
audience looking for his next assistant. The crowd cheered as he approached
each one. He scanned slowly before suddenly slowed down on Shinobou.
She smiled as he briefly held out his hand and pointed to her. After a few
gestures she got up to the stand and shyly stood there in front of everyone
while the magician acquired a mic from one of the technicians.
"Alright little girl, would you mind telling us your name?" asked the
magician receiving a cheer from the audience as he spoke.
"Shinobou Maehara" she said quite reservedly.
"Okay Shinobou, you like fire?" he asked abruptly.
"Erm…..yes" she said, agreeing with him to not cause apprehension with
the crowd.
"Good stuff" he replied. "Okay I am going to give Shinobou some baton's
enveloped entirely in flame as she will juggle them to me" the crowd awed
slightly before he pulled out a blindfold ribbon to which they gasped
accordingly. Shinobou began to slightly worry due to any probable
inelegance she would commit but she contently took the baton's covered in
fire before waiting for her next instruction.
"Okay, after I tie this around my eyes" to which he did "I will then order
Shinobou to juggle the baton's to me and I will catch each one" He stood
silently before suddenly snapping his fingers. "You may now throw the first
one" he said with magnitude. Shinobou closed her eyes in faith as she
tossed the first one aimlessly. The crowd astonishingly gasped in awe. Upon
hearing this, Shinobou knew she had messed it up.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry" she said, still with her eyes closed. She then began to
hear the crowd suddenly cheer, with excruciating satisfaction and opened
her eyes to see he had indeed caught the baton in his hand. He removed his
blindfold and bowed to the crowd until he took Shinobou's hand and also
bowed with her.
After a while, the crowd disappeared leaving the great Rioko cleaning up
his area with his stage crew.
"Did you see that" shouted Shinobou as she ran towards the others.
"Yeah we sure did" smiled Kitsune. Just then, the magician came over to the
group to which Motoko didn't like.
"You were brilliant Shinobou" he said with a formative smile.
"Really?" she asked, with an enlightened smile.
"Yeah the crowd loved you, they loved what you did" he rolled on. "I was
wondering, since I am deprived of an assistant, that you would like to work
for me in my acts"
"I don't think that would be acceptable" interrupted Motoko with a slight
spark in her eyes.
"Why can't I" pleaded Shinobou.
"I'm afraid she's right" added Haruka. "you already have too much work to
be doing" after a short feeling of sadness, Shinobou refused the magician.
"Ah that's perfectly fine, I understand" he replied. "I do hope I haven't
caused too much trouble. She simply smiled with a hidden protest.
"Here take this" said the magician pulling out a dark green emblem
connected to a chain presumably to wear. Shinobou hypnotically stared at it.
"Re…Really?" she stuttered not withdrawing her glance. The magician
simply smiled as he let go of the grip watching it land on her palm. "The
least I can do for you helping my performance"
Contently clutching the prestigious object, she glared at it, not taking her
eyes of it's hypnotising fixture.
"I'm afraid we do have to get going now" said Haruka. The magician simply
nodded and, without giving a fluttering smile, he left them regrouping his
colleges and heading out of the park.
"Okay everyone back into the car" requested Haruka suddenly receiving a slight nudge from behind.
"Excuse me miss"
"I'm sorry" replied Haruka to a man dressed in semi distasteful clothing, concealing his face with a black, old fashioned, beautifully branded, flash camera.
"Erm..hi,hi, Carl Bentley, I was wondering if I could take a shot of a happy family or a group of friends for the Tokyo citizen?" he said, quite rapidly.
"Ahh..I guess it's okay" she hesitantly responded. Surely enough she and
Shinobou were the only one's who obliged to take the shot.
"Alright then" said the swift talking photographer, correcting and modifying his equipment. "Erm, give the little, cute girl your cigarette" he suggested.
"I don't think that gives off the right image" replied Haruka, trying to focus on looking at the camera rather than his frayed appearance.
"Too cheesy, okay….put the kid on your shoulders"
"I'd rather not" she replied.
"Stick your coat in the air and wave about"
"No"
"Righty ho ho" he contently remarked as he flicked a button creating a blinding flash.
"Mitsumi, get your arm out of my back" bawled Motoko.
"I'm sorry" she said, trying to fidget her way into a comfortable position in
the car.
"Just hurry up and sit somewhere"
"I hope Keitaro and Naru have had a nice day today" said Kitsune buckling herself into the passengers position.
"I couldn't really care" said Motoko writhing in agony from Mitsumi's further attempts to find comfort. Haruka and Shinobou finally got in the car and Haruka turned the ignition but to no avail.
"Hmm? What's wrong with this thing now?" she said to herself. After a few attempts it finally started but with a rather unusual jitter, making the entire car jump slightly.
"What's up with you're car?" asked Kitsune.
"I don't know" she responded turning the wheel as she accelerated away.
Speeding down the road, Kitsune began to notice dark, creeping clouds infect the blue, crystal sky. Oh dear I've left the washing out, hope we get back in ti- the car coming to a immediate stop in the road broke her line of thought.
"What is it?" she anxiously asked Haruka as she finally turned and looked over the dashboard. Laying there was a person, battered and bruised and seemingly lifeless.
"Oh no" proclaimed Haruka slowly….