In the Sunlight
By: AdorableChibi09
Disclaimer: Don't own it.. I know I should finish Inuyasha and Fruits Basket, but I'm actually working fast with this one!
Ch1. HUMOROUS ENCOUNTER
"Riku!" Risa was running down the hall trying to catch up with her twin "Riku! Wait up!" Risa was running out of breath. "Riku! Would you just stop for one second? I'm not athletic like you!" Risa was getting annoyed.
Riku looked back to her sister and yelled "Sorry! I have to go help Satoshi with something!"
"That's what I wanted to talk to you about!" Risa yelled exasperated. Riku stopped. "Finally." Risa stopped trying to catch her breath.
"What about Satoshi?" Riku asked. "Is there something wrong with him?"
"No." Risa shook her head. "You know how he lives alone, right?"
"Yeah. What about it?"
"Well, he's got someone living with him now!" Risa said.
Riku's eyes widen. "Really? Who?" Riku asked suddenly interested.
"I don't know. But they say that whoever it is, is like a top secret agent or something! They know all sorts of martial arts, they're gothic, they're really strong, and it's been said that the person's a she, but no one is entirely sure."
"Wow." Riku said. "Well, I got to go help Satoshi with the play scenes!" Riku went back to her cheery mood and runs off.
"That's it!" Risa yelled after her. Riku rounded the corner laughing, she loved to do that to her sister. Riku stopped at the door to the theatre room to catch her breath when Satoshi opened the door.
"Oh hello, Riku. I didn't think you were going to show." Satoshi greeted.
"Sorry, my practice ran a little late and Risa just HAD to stop and talk to me."
"It's alright. I understand." Satoshi said. "Well come on in and there's someone I want you to meet."
"Okay." Riku walked in behind Satoshi to see that no one was in the room. "There's no one here."
"Oh, they stepped out for a bit. I'm sorry I wasn't specific about it." Satoshi apologized.
"That's alright." Riku said. "So how much more do we need to get done before the play auditions?"
"We just need to get the costume design ready then fit the person who's playing the part." He answered.
"I'll go and get the sketch books and you can get the drawing and coloring pencils." Riku said getting up to go get the items. Riku came back and opened the pages to the last drawings they made. Riku looked at Satoshi's drawing. It was of a castle surrounded by a lush forest, the castle was tall and made of stone. It had three towers and in the tallest one it was just barely visible, but you could see the figure of a girl in the window. The drawing was in black and white sketching pencils, so you couldn't tell anything else about her. Riku was so caught up in the drawing that she didn't realize Satoshi was watching her.
"Does it interest you?" Satoshi asked Riku.
"Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snoop, but I just couldn't help looking at your drawing." Riku apologized.
"It's not my drawing. In fact, I think you grabbed the wrong book." Satoshi said.
"Oh, well then, who drew it?" Riku asked.
"I did." A voice behind them answered. Riku whirled around to see a tall girl with long, chest-length blonde hair that had an inch of pink at the ends she was dressed in a black kimono with white roses on it, and she had dark blue eyes. "You like it that much?"
Riku couldn't help but nod and say, "Yes, I do. It's quite beautiful. Although I wish I could tell who the girl in the picture was."
"Well, I'm saving that for another drawing." The girls laughed.
"What is your name?" Riku asked.
"My name?" The girl asked. "It's… Bronwen. What's yours?"
"Riku. So you must be the new girl everyone's talking about!" Riku exclaimed. "Well, welcome to Azumano Jr. High!"
"Thank you." Bronwen said. "You're the first person who hasn't asked if I'm gothic."
"Well, maybe if you weren't too busy playing mind games with them, they might actually believe you." Satoshi said.
"So that's why they look at me weird in the halls?"
"Actually, I think it's your outfit." Riku said. "It's so beautiful and yet depressing with the white roses and the black background."
Bronwen looked down at her outfit and laughed, "Yeah it does look like I'm going to a funeral, huh? But I really like this design and I made this kimono myself in America."
"You're from America?" Riku asked.
"Yeah, but I had to move here due to family issues."
"Family issues?" Riku asked.
"Yeah. My twin died a while ago. And my parents made me move here to Japan." Bronwen said.
"What was your twin's name?" Riku asked.
"Lakyle." Bronwen answered. "She looks just like me except she has white hair with green at the end."
"You know, I have a twin too and I can't imagine what I would do if I lost her she's…" Riku was at a loss for words.
"Your counterpart, your other half, the yin to your yang, your reflection, your second self?" Bronwen threw out some phrases and smiled.
"Uh… is there an all of the above choice?" Riku said and the girls laughed.
"Well, now that you two have gotten acquainted, what say you to sketching some costume designs?" Satoshi asked. "They are due tomorrow morning at the beginning of class."
"I'm finished with my costume design suggestions. They're all in that book right after the picture that Riku loves so much." Bronwen said while she stretched. Satoshi picked up the book and started flipping through it.
"You're in theatre?" Riku asked.
"Yes. We're doing Cinderella for a play, right?" Bronwen looked at Riku and Satoshi to tell her she was right.
"Yes, I'm guessing you asked the teacher to do this?" Satoshi asked.
"Yes, I did. AND I'm auditioning as the part of evil step mother or Cinderella. I even have beautiful ball gown designs, if I do say so myself." Bronwen answered.
"My, you take pride in your drawings, don't you?" Riku asked.
"Yeah!" Bronwen asked then frowned. "Is that bad?"
"No, a little bragging never hurt anyone. Just look at Takeshi."
"You mean the overconfident jerk I met in the hall? I'm like him!" Bronwen's eyes started bulging. "God! Okay, from now on I'll lay off of the art bragging!" Bronwen said.
"That's good. I don't think the school wants a second version of Takeshi." Satoshi joked which made the girls laugh. "These sketches really are something though. I think we should use them for the play. You can help make these though right? If you get one of the parts you want." Satoshi asked.
"Yeah, and I think the people playing the mice are going to be pleased." Bronwen smiled. "Hey! Have y'all heard about the Phantom Thief Dark?"
"Oh, yeah. Risa's in LOVE with the guy!" Riku said exasperated.
"Risa's your twin?" Riku nodded. "And you… hate… the Phantom Thief?" Bronwen drew it out.
"YES!"
"Uhhh, why?"
"Because he's a womanizer!" Bronwen raised an eyebrow "What?"
"How would you know? The only reason you would have is that…" Her voice trailed off. "Never mind. I'm not going to talk about it in front of Satoshi. Men don't like hearing about womanly things." Bronwen said. "Anyway, where is he supposed to be hitting tonight?"
"The Fina Kuri Museum… How do you know about Dark?" Riku answered.
"I read the International section in the newspaper." Bronwen stated.
"Well, I'm going to step out for a bit. I'll be back in five minutes." Satoshi said.
"Okay." Bronwen turned to Riku. "So did y'all kiss or what?"
"Bronwen!"
"What? I just wanted to know… Did you?" Bronwen nudged Riku.
"Yes. But it was sort of forced." Riku admitted.
"Ooh! Wait till I tell Risa!" Bronwen teased. "You know I'm just joking. Well, I have to go home. I'll se you in class tomorrow, friend?" Bronwen asked.
"You got it, buddy!" Riku said. "Where do you live anyway?"
Bronwen smiled "You haven't figured it out by now?" Bronwen laughed. "Ask Satoshi when he comes back in, he knows." With that Bronwen left. Riku started looking through Bronwen's journal again. She was looking at the same picture she had earlier and saw a title…
Home of Homes it was called. Satoshi walked in while she was gazing at the castle's detail.
"Where did Bronwen-san go?" Satoshi asked.
"She went home."
"Oh, okay then."
"Hiwatari?"
"Yes?" Satoshi answered.
"Where does Bronwen-san live?" Riku asked.
Satoshi was silent for a while. "She lives with me."
Riku was silent. "She does?"
"Yes. Did she not tell you?"
"No she didn't."
"Well, since we're finished up here and it's almost time for dinner I'm going to head home." Satoshi said. "Hopefully I won't have to order take-out any more."
Two hours later at the Fina Kuri Museum:
Satoshi stood at the entrance to the doors and waited for something to go wrong so he could race inside. So no one would see him he hid in the shadows.
Is everything according to plan, Master Satoshi?
Yes Krad, just as we planned.
And when is Dark scheduled to arrive?
At nine o' clock p.m.
What time is it now?
Two minutes till.
Perfect. I suggest you go ahead and walk in Master Satoshi. Incase he arrives early.
Very well.
With that, Satoshi walked through the doors to the museum and disappeared out of sight.
Not far off in a high oak tree sat a strange figure with wings and a motive to go into the museum and see how their plan would work.
Ready?
Always.
The winged being descended into the sky and flew to the back door.
Dark gracefully landed on the roof of the building.
Why do the even bother showing up?
Don't get cocky now, Dark! Krad could be just waiting for you to slip up. I don't think mom would like to see us dead.
Just sit back and relax Dai. I've got everything covered.
Dark slipped into the ventilation system and handed over control to Daisuke who crawled quietly to the destination…the exhibit with the Tri-gem Crane statue. Daisuke leapt quietly out of the ventilation system and gave control to Dark. Dark began walking to the statue, but he stopped when he heard running footsteps coming his way. He retreated into the shadows prepared to fight if need be. Suddenly the running stops and he hears no more noise.
Something's up.
What was your first clue?
Hey!
Shut up! I need to think Daisuke.
Dark held his breath and waited, then stepped out into the moonlight then heard a very familiar voice.
"Dark, we meet again." Satoshi said.
"Hiwatari. I thought you wouldn't be showing yourself tonight."
"Well…" Satoshi turned into Krad. "You thought wrong."
"Do we need any introductions?" Dark asked.
"None, now let's fight!" Krad charged Dark.
Meanwhile during the entire ruckus, the other winged being from earlier snuck over to the Crane. They see Dark and Krad ram each other into walls while they grab the Crane.
Damn, we need popcorn to watch this fight! Just like stuff you see in Anime!
Do calm down. Although I am surprised the cops out there haven't heard this noise. What are they, half dead?
Don't know, but you might want to look out. The blonde dude's got an energy ball pointed above you.
Thank you.
The figure leapt stealthily out of the way and hid in the shadows to watch the fight. They see that the men yell at each other as to whose fault it was that broke the artifact.
Men are so stupid.
Master!
What they are. Just look at them… Do you think we should show ourselves now?
Yeah. Now's as good a time as any.
Give 'em Hell Twyla!
Sure thing.
"Hey idiots!" Dark and Krad hear below them. They look down to see a winged woman with pink, chest-length hair, dark magenta wings, auburn eyes, was wearing a white and light maroon haori, and was holding the Crane.
"Who the hell are you?" Krad asked.
"Gee, that's a surefire way to greet a lady." Twyla said.
"Hello, there! What on earth would be the name of a woman with such beauty that her eyes penetrate the soul of any man and steal his heart?" Dark asked.
You womanizer!
Cool it, Dai.
"Aww, that was just too sweet." Twyla said.
Twyla!
Oh right.
"Now then, Mr. Dark. My name is Twyla." Twyla turned to Krad. "What may I ask, is your name?" Twyla smiled mockingly at him.
"It's Krad and it would be most helpful if you gave me the Crane. I need it."
"Really? Your fantasies dude." That earned a chuckle from Dark.
Alright, Twyla!
"You said to give the guys Hell." Twyla said out loud. "Uh, my Master did that is." Twyla smiled. "Didn't mean to talk out loud."
Idiot.
Hey!
"Right." Dark said.
"Do you have a death wish?" Krad glared at her.
"I'd like to see you try and kill me."
"What makes it so funny to you?" Krad asked.
"DO." Twyla released a sound wave so huge; it knocked Dark and Krad back. "Is that enough reason?"
"I don't care. I just want that Crane back in it's place." Krad was past annoyed.
Twyla stopped to listen closely which caught Dark's and Krad's attention. They heard alarms start to go off. Krad looked back to see that Twyla was gone and he cursed to himself.
"Next time, Dark. Hopefully that woman won't be there." With that Krad ran into the darkness and disappeared.
"I wouldn't count on it." Dark mumbled climbing back into the air vent. When Daisuke got home safely he walked into the house, he found his mother Emiko anxious about if he obtained the artifact or not.
"Sorry, Mom. Some woman was there and she really messed things up for both Satoshi and me." Just as he said that there was a knock at the door. He answered it and found the Crane on his doorstep with a note attached. It said:
It goes to the sweet guy this time.
-Twyla
Daisuke looked at his mom who smiled. "What is it Mom?"
"I'll tell you later sweetie!"
With Bronwen…
That was a fun night.Wasn't it, Bronwen?
Yes. Especially Krad's face when you made that fantasy remark.
Satoshi walked into the apartment and saw Bronwen on the couch smiling at him.
"Welcome home. There's some warm ramen on the stove, if you want some." Bronwen said.
"Thank you." Satoshi said and walked over to the stove and started piling ramen in his bowl.
I'll kill that Twyla woman if I ever see her interfering with my plans again.
Krad, I'm too tired for this. But I can tell that there's a reason you spared her life tonight, otherwise she would be dead on the floor of that museum for calling you an idiot.
No woman has ever dared to question my motives or actions. She will perish.
Satoshi sighed.
I hope we see that Krad guy again. He was pretty cute… He was cuter than Dark.
We'll see Twyla. We'll see. I would enjoy that as well, especially if Dark is going to distract him again.
Bronwen laughed.
"What's so funny?"
"Just something I heard on the radio while you were gone."
"Would I think it's funny?"
"It's one of those had to be there things." Bronwen said. "You wouldn't get it. Sorry."
Satoshi sat by her on the couch and started eating.
"Satoshi?" Satoshi turned to her. "Would you mind if I came with you next time you went to go capture Dark?"
Satoshi seemed to be contemplating it. "Sure, I don't see why not."
"Great." With that Bronwen got up to go change for bed.
TO BE CONTINUED…
Author's Note: Did you think it was good? It's going to get crazier in the next chapter! Please review... and don't tell anyone who might be mad that I'm doing this.