Kindness for Kindness
By Dark Side of the World
Disclaimer: The author doesn't own anything that is not his
Hey everyone. Dark Side of the World back in Lucky Star Fanfiction and it feels good to be back. Now because I feel a bit rusty, I'm just going to start with this two chapter story before I head off to do one of my bigger short story ideas. So I made this little cute story because Tsukasa is my second favorite character in the series and…I like foxes….they are cute.
Hey, a 20 year old man can still like cute things.
No romance in this one however, but I am curious to see what you guys think so please read on!
(Near Washinomiya Shrine)
"It's so beautiful tonight. I can't believe that it's summer already."
"Yeah, makes you wish that it was like this forever."
"You're only saying that because that would mean no more school."
"Oh harsh Kagamin…but true!"
The four girls giggled at Konata's statement as they sat on a bench in their kimono's watching the starry night sky. The summer festival had rolled in near the Washinomiya Shrine and all of them decided to go and celebrate. Lucky for them, the weather was actually nice and wearing a kimono wasn't such a pain from all the heat.
"When are the fireworks going to start? I want to see some action already." Konata wined to which Kagami sighed, "Really, you're so immature. With your height and whining it's almost like you're a kid again."
"There's nothing wrong with letting your inner child lose Kagami, in fact it's known to relieve stress. You should do it sometime for your own sake." Konata smiled at her friend.
"What's that suppose to mean? Tsukasa, Miyuki, do I really act like I'm in that much stress?"
The two girls just looked away with nervous smiles making Kagami sigh.
"It's…its okay Onee-chan. It's not a big deal or anything." Tsukasa replied trying to help her older twin out.
"Thanks sis. It's nice to see that somebody actually believes in me." Nodded Kagami.
"Ah Kagami, I always have had faith in you. After all, I always believe in you when you're helping me with my studies."
"That's because you always take my answers!" Kagami shouted as she tried to grab Konata with her arms, but missed.
"Onee-chan and Kona-chan get along well don't they?" Whispered Tsukasa with a giggle.
"Yes, I think it's safe to say they are very close friends." Said Miyuki with a smile and nod.
Guuurrggle.
Everyone stopped as Tsukasa blushed from embarrassment.
"Wow Tsukasa. I always figured it was Kagami with the bigger appetite out of the two of you, but I guess there are some things that twins can share." Konata smiled.
"I said you should have eaten more at the food stands, Tsukasa." Said Kagami who made a mental note to get back at Konata for her comment later.
Tsukasa nervously smiled and said, "Sorry…I was having too much fun with the games."
"There's a stand nearby selling Inarizsushi, it would only take a few minutes to get some and come back before the fireworks start." Miyuki suggested.
Tsukasa nodded and quickly headed off replying she'll be back.
"Just be in time for the fireworks! And don't get lost!" Shouted Konata.
Kagami looked at Konata and said, "She'll only be gone for 10 minutes at most, how she can get lost?"
Konata just shook her head, "Kagami, she's an airhead. And the rules say that airheads tend to get lost more often then most."
"And you know this because…."
"Anime of course."
"Figures." Kagami rolled her eyes. After all Tsukasa may have been a little…ditzy….but she wasn't likely to get lost that easily.
(15 minutes later)
"…oh…I'm lost." Tsukasa replied trying to find her way through the trees.
She had gotten the Inarizsushi only 5 minutes ago, but along the way she must have made a wrong turn and…well you can guess what happened.
"Oh…was it this way? No maybe….or if I went over here…" Tsukasa mumbled to herself as she tried to get a sense of direction, but it was useless.
Why was she always getting into trouble like this? Deciding to take a direction, she settled for her left before arriving at a clearing where to her surprise she saw a very small shrine with two foxes by its side symbolizing its dedication to the god Inari.
Tsukasa took a few steps to get a closer look until she heard some ruffling in a nearby bush which made her jump in fright. She soon calmed down however when she saw what made the noise was none other than a dark yellowish fox that looked at her with curious eyes.
"Kawaii!" Shouted Tsukasa who looked at the fox with glee. It was so cute the way it looked at her with those gentle and curious eyes and that fluffy tail that waved behind him was just so adorable.
She knelled down and let her free hand out, "Come here, Kitsune-kun. Come on."
It slowly walked forward towards her, judging if she was harmful or not.
Tsukasa wondered how she could get it to come closer when she remembered what she had in her other hand. Taking one of the Inarizsushi she lay it close in front of her and said, "Come on, it's okay. You can eat it."
The sight of the food got the fox's attention as it made its way to the Inarizsushi and sniffed it. Licking its chops it took a big bite and quickly ate it.
"Yip!" It barked out in pleasure before it ran over to Tsukasa and started sniffing her. Tsukasa blushed and started petting the fox causing it to purr in satisfaction.
"Oh aren't you the cutest?" Tsukasa said as she picked him up and snuggled him, the fox giving a few licks in return, "Yes you are Kitsune-kun. Yes you are."
"Yip!"
She continued to pet it and feed it more of her Inarizsushi as she ate with him as well. Tsukasa wondered if this was what if felt like to have a cute pet and she wished that she could have taken it home with her.
Unfortunately, her parents weren't too keen on the idea of keeping pets much to her disappointment.
BOOM!
Tsukasa suddenly yipped in fright along with the kitsune who shivered in her arms. Looking up she saw that the fireworks were already in the air and the colorful explosions were alright lighting up the sky.
Giving a small smile she whispered to her new friend and started to stroke his head, "It's okay Kitsune-kun, you can look. There's nothing to be afraid off."
It looked up and Tsukasa swore it looked memorized by what he saw. The two of them sat there in silence with the summer festival fireworks blazing above them as for a full half an hour with neither of them made a sound or moved.
When it was over and the last firework had been used, the fox quickly gave Tsukasa one last lick on her cheeks and soon ran from her hands into the woods.
"Wait! Hold on Kitsune-kun!" Shouted Tsukasa who had some difficulty getting up thanks to her kimono and rushed as fast as she could after it.
She made her way past a few trees and through a bush before…
BANG!
"Ow!"
"What!"
Tsukasa felt her rear hit the ground as she rubbed her head, "Ow…ow…sorry…"
"Tsukasa! Where were you!" Shouted a worried and angry Kagami was busy rubbing her own head.
The younger twin looked up and saw she had run into her sister and her friends who were helping both twins get up.
"Sorry, Onee-chan…I got lost and…"
"Sorry! Don't you know how worried I was about you! Here I was wondering if something bad had happen to you!" Kagami scolded at her sister.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Bowed Tsukasa who was blushing from shame.
Kagami shook her head before placing one her hands on Tsukasa's shoulder and said, "Look, just be careful next time alright?"
"I promise." Nodded Tsukasa.
"Well, now that the little drama scene ends on a good note. Let's head to the train station before it gets crowded." Suggested Konata.
"Good idea." Said Kagami as the four of them made their way down the path. Tsukasa however quickly looked behind her and wondered where her new fox friend had gone, but sighed and just continued to walk with her friends.
Unbeknownst to her however, the fox was watching her from a distance with its clear piercing blue eyes.
(Next Afternoon)
"I still can't believe you forgot something so important, Konata!"
"Hey, I'm human I can make mistakes."
"But forgetting your wallet? Ugh, you're lucky I'm in a good mood and I decided to help you." Said Kagami.
Konata had called both Kagami early in the morning to tell them she lost her wallet back at the shine last night and she asked the two of them for help in finding it. Kagami was angry, but nevertheless decided to help since she had nothing else planned. After wasting thirty minutes getting Tsukasa to wake up from her sleep, the two of them met Konata back at the shine and were now looking around the area.
"Well, I think it's important that we still help her regardless Onee-chan, she is our friend after all." Said Tsukasa who got a hug from Konata, "Oh Tsukasa, why can't Kagami be more like her younger twin and be gentler?"
"Oh please." Kagami rolled her eyes before they arrived back at the bench they sat at for the fireworks, "Okay. Are you sure you left it here?"
"Maybe."
"Maybe?"
"How was I supposed to remember? I don't have that good of a memory." Said Konata with a sheepish grin.
Kagami looked at her, deadpanned, "Konata, you can remember every single Pokémon in alphabetical order in both their Japanese and American names."
"Yeah the American names took a bit longer to get use too. Thank goodness Patty-chan is American."
"Not helping yourself…" Growled Kagami before sighing, "Fine, let's look around separately and meet her in forty minutes."
"Understood! The Black Organization thinks they can outsmart us by stealing the priceless artifact! But we of the Junior Detective League shall find it before they do. Remember... one truth prevails!" Shouted Konata.
"Let's do this in reality! Not in fantasy anime land!"
"Just trying to spice it up…."
Tsukasa only giggled at her friends antics before splitting off with the rest of her friends in an effort to find the wallet.
After spending ten minutes searching Tsukasa was beginning to wonder if she would ever find it. She was about to give up when she suddenly found herself back at the small Inari shrine she was at last night. Just as soon as she noticed it she felt something jump onto her back and she yipped in shock.
"YIP!"
"Huh? Kitsune-kun?" She asked before reaching behind her and feeling the familiar soft fur of the fox she played with last night.
The fox jumped down and ran right in front of her with a fox like smile. Tsukasa only laughed as she knelt down and petted him softly on his furry head, "I'm glad to see you. I wish I had brought some more Inarizsushi with me for you to eat."
The fox licked her hand as it continued to then run around her energetically much to Tsukasa's amusement.
However, she soon remembered why she was here in the first place and sighed in disappointment. Taking the fox into her arms she gave a sad smile and said to it, "I'm sorry Kitsune-kun. I can't play today. I'm helping a friend with something…"
For some reason, Tsukasa swore she saw it looking at her with sad eyes…as if it understood her.
"But…I promise I'll come by more often and play with you!" She said cheerfully, which made the fox yip in satisfaction and lick her face much to her amusement.
After she pet it one more time, Tsukasa put the fox down and waved goodbye as she went back the way she came while the fox sadly watched her go.
A few minutes later she arrived back at the bench where Konata and Kagami were waiting for her.
"Anything?" Konata asked only to get an apology from Tsukasa much to her disappointment.
"Don't worry. I'm sure we can ask one of the people who work here for help." Said Kagami trying to cheer her friend up.
BEEP! BEEP!
Konata took out her cell phone before pressing the call button and speaking into it, "Hello? Oh hey dad….yeah? Really! Okay, see you at home."
She then shut the phone and said, "I just got a call from my dad, he says he found my wallet on the table a few minutes ago."
"You mean you left it at home! Jeez, what a waste of time." Kagami grumbled before she smacked Konata lightly on the head, "Learn to look everywhere before you assume something next time?"
"Sorry, Kagami-sama! I shall do so next time." Said Konata as the two girls made their way back to the entrence. They soon noticed that Tsukasa wasn't following them and turned around to see her looking back the way she came.
"Hey Tsukasa, you coming?" Her older sister asked. Much to her surprise, Tsukasa shook her head and said, "I want to stay here for awhile. Why don't you go home without me? I'll be back soon."
"You sure? You got enough money for the train?" Kagami asked in a surprised voice.
"Yep! See you later!" Tsukasa shouted before taking off.
"Weird….I wonder what she's going to do?"
"Maybe met a cute boy?" Suggested Konata with a smirk. The comment made Kagami blush as she turned to her otaku friend and said, "Wha-what? Yeah right. Besides she would have told me."
"I don't know, it's always the shy ones." Said Konata as she walked away.
"Hey! G-Get back here!"
(Meanwhile)
The fox still stood in the same place before as it looked at the Inari shrine with lazy eyes. It was about to soon get up and leave when it smelled a familiar scent and looked towards its direction with anticipation.
Tsukasa soon emerged from the bushes and smiled when she saw the cute fox waiting for her.
"I'm back!"
"Yip!"
End
Yeah, like I said I want to get back in the groove of writing before I do anything major. So what do you think? This is only a two chapter story by the way.
Later