Kimeko: Konichiwa Minna-san~!
Kaoru: I'm going to hate this I can tell…
Kimeko: Oi! Don't say such negative things before I start!...Anywho, as you can see, I haven't use "me" in the chat bar. SURPRISE!I have a new co-host! She and I are working on the story together. Please welcome, Lilly-chan!
Lilly: Hi everyone! You may know me by my profile name, ppgzxrrbz fan. I know my old stories were bad but with Kimeko-chan's help I'll become a better writer.
Butch: Yeah, yeah. So what's the deal highlights?
Lilly: Hey! I happen to like my blue highlights!
Kimeko: No fighting! I love her blue highlights! Now Butch, say sorry.
Kaoru:… I know this story is going to be bad if Lilly is writing it.
Lilly:(eyes change from brown to fiery red) WHAT WAS THAT?!
Kimeko:…Ehhhh she does that too?
Kaoru and Butch: Oh no... This is not going to end well.
Kaoru: Kimeko-chan and Lilly own nothing except the plot.*runs away with Butch and Lilly chasing them.*
Kimeko: Oi! Explain the story before you leave! This is a twist on Beauty and the Beast so please stay tuned and review! Lilly-chan! Let's say the last line!
Lilly and Kimeko: Enjoy!
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(Chapter 1-{By Lilly}-Kaoru's P.O.V)
I walked into town on a sunny morning, my short raven hair blew softly with the wind. I soon reached the library.
" Good morning .", I said.
"Oh good morning Kaoru, here for another book?", replied, smiling.
"Yep as usual.", I said handing her the book.
" So how's your brother?", She asked re-shelfing the books.
" He's doing better." I replied, remembering what happened 2 years ago, when I was still 16.
I walked among the many shelves and found my favorite book.
"That one again?", asked.
"Yeah, that old book again.", I said.
"Well I know you love reading this book,… so I'll give it to you.", She said handing me the book cheerfully.
"Really? Thanks a lot !", I said. "Bye! Thanks again! Have a nice day!", I yelled as I walked out the door with my head stuck in the book. I walked around town, nearly being hit with water, I moved the book over my head and sat at the fountain to read.
"Oh well if it isn't my little Kaoru.", I heard someone say. I gave an annoyed sigh, snapping my book shut and placing it in my basket.
" What do you want Danny?", I asked, death glaring him.
"What? I can't see my girl?", Danny asked I stood up. I raised an eyebrow as I glared harder.
" Get this through your hard head, I'm not your girl and I never, EVER will be!", I said with venom dripping from my voice.
"Oh come on! You're the most beautiful girl in the village! You should be married by now! You're 18.", Danny said while trying to grab my waist.
" I'll do what I want! I have a little brother to take care of and I don't need to be married to anyone yet!", I snapped, jabbing him in the stomach with my elbow, causing him to fall to the ground in pain.
"That's what you get for pulling a move on me. No one dose that to Kaoru Matsubara and gets away with it." I said, grabbing my basket. With that I took my leave.
When I reached home, I opened the door to find smoke.
"Dad! I'm home!", I yelled through a coughing fit.
"Kaoru help!", My dad yelled. I immediately ran to the invention room.
"Dad, what did you blow up now?", I asked lifting the invention off of my father. It's not easy lifting heavy objects in a dress, which I hate!
"Hey sis. Dad? What's going on?", Shou, my little brother, asked.
"I blew an invention up.", my dad confessed. "Now I'll be at the invention convenient for a few days."
" I'll pack your bag dad.", I said, making my way to his room.
"Hey Kaoru! Your necklace fell off!", Shou said. He handed it to me and I thanked him, making my way to dad's room. I clutched the necklace tightly as I put it on and fiddled with it on my way.
This necklace…..This emerald necklace… It was the only thing for my mom had left…I remember that day like it was yesterday.
*FLASHBACK*
I woke up in my room on my 16th birthday at 10 AM. I changed quickly and walked into the kitchen.
" Morning everyone.", I said.
" Happy birthday Kaoru!", My family said.
" Happy birthday squirt.", my big brother Dai said, giving me a noogie.
" Hey knock it off!", I said through a laugh.
"Alright…jeez… you're no fun anymore.", Dai said with a joking pout so I playfully punched his shoulder.
"Kaoru, I have a present for you.", my mom said placing a small box in my hands.
"What is it?", I asked, opening the small green box. Inside, I found a silver chained emerald green star necklace.
" Mom… It's wonderful…", I said, slipping it around my neck. Then, my dad and brothers handed me a moving box.
"What the-?", I asked, opening the box. I fell on my back and opened my eyes to find a small dog up on my lap.
"Her names Roxie.",Dai said. I greeted her happily. "Welcome to the family Roxie!"
I smiled as the day went on. I had fun, wrestling my brothers and playing with Roxie. Those days were fun….until…
After a month, my mom got ill. And it wasn't your average one week cold…..
" Mom, are you ok?", I asked with concern as I held her hand in mine.
" No Kaoru….. I'm not…. my time is ending soon.", Mom said coughing.
"Mom…. you can't die! I…I-I don't know how to cook or….or take care of Dad and Dai and Shou! Please don't leave me mom!", I yelled through tears, squeezing her hand.
"Kaoru my sweet child, I taught you how to cook and take care of Shou…. You'll be- be fine….I promise you wil…be…fine…",She said taking her last breath, her hand sliding through my hand.
"…Mom?...Mom?...Mom!MOM?! No! You can't die!", I screamed pushing at her heart to get it beating again."MOM!", I screamed. I put my head to my knees, crying.
My dad came in hearing my cries. "What happened kiddo?", He asked, putting a hand on my shoulder. I whipped my head around to face him.
" M-m-mom….M-mom d-d-d-died! Sh-SHE'S DEAD!", I cried, hugging him tightly as he hugged me back. I felt his tears falling on my head as he tried to stay composed to tell me everything was going to be okay…..but would it really?
Soon it was my mom's funeral. I wore a long black dress with my black boots and held buttercups in my hands to place on my mom's grave. I felt Shou hold on to me, crying his heart out.
"Mama!", He said, his head buried in his hands. I hugged him.
" It's okay. Mom's in a better place now. You still have me and I look like mom. I'll be mom for now…", I said stroking his back as we paid our last respects and walked home. After that Shou would call me mom sometimes , and othertimes big sister.
Out of all of us…..He was the most heart-broken.
*FLASHBACK*
After finishing dad's bags, I went to my room.
" Hey Roxie.", I said picking up my dog and best friend. Roxie barked and licked my face.
" How about some food?", I said. She jumped from my arms, landing on my black boots.
"Roxie!", I yelled looking at the wet spot on my green dress and white apron. Roxie whimpered and sat down. I changed into my other dress with a sigh.
" It's alright Roxie, let's go make dinner.", I said as we headed for the kitchen.
I cooked dinner, trying to focus, but I wanted to read. I set the table quickly.
"Dinner, boys!", I yelled.
" Okay mom!", Shou said running down the hall.
"Here's you necklace, you dropped it again.", He said handing me it. I slipped it on my neck.
"Did you wash your hands?", I asked him, my hands placed on my hips.
"Uhhh, yes.", he said lying. I sighed turning him around.
"Now go wash up.", I said as he left and came back with clean hands. "Better." We ate and went to bed.
In the morning my dad left, leaving me in charge since Dai has been working out.
As weeks passed dad hadn't returned.
" Hey, where's dad?", Shou asked at breakfast.
"… I don't know.", I said hearing a knock on the door.
"I'll get it Shou, you finish eating.", I said.
I opened the door to see Dai standing there.
"Dai? What are you doing here?", I asked.
"Dad has not shown any signs of being back and I'm worried. He hasn't even been at the invention convention. I just got intel from them….he never went…", Dai said.
"What!? Stay here and watch Shou. I'm going to find dad.", I said as he walked in.
"Are you crazy? I am going with you.", Dai said.
"You have to watch Shou. I have Roxie so I can find him faster. I will be back as soon as I find him."
I grabbed my bag and my clock, scooping up Roxie and putting her in my bag.
"Mom? Where are you going?", Shou asked me. He was trembling slightly, his eyes dull.
"Shou…", I said. I went over to him and hugged him. "Shou, I promise I will return! I promise I won't leave you like mom. Have faith in me, I will be back!" He nodded into my shoulder, crying.
I hopped on my horse and rode off on my search for dad.
Don't leave us too…
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Kimeko: Wow, that was great! Magnificent!
Kaoru: I actually don't hate it, but what about the others?
Lilly: Oh they'll be in soon along with my OC's.
Kimeko: My OCs might come in too!
Butch: How come I'm not in the story yet with Kaoru-chan? (Holding Kaoru by her waist)
Kimeko: Soon.
Lilly: Very soon.
Kaoru: Let me go Butch, now! I swear it's not going to be a happy ending for you Butch! (Struggling)
Kimeko & Lilly: Calm down. Don't forget to send us dares! See ya next chapter! Merry Christmas!