Flowers for Mother's Day
A/N: Hey guys, Ghosthunter013 is back!!! I just decided to write this because it came to me when I strangely slept in until three in the afternoon… Never drink too much Sprite, guys… You'll get a massive sleep-in if you do… Unless that's just me… ANYWAYS, on with the story!!!
~Disclaimer~ I do not own anyone or anything in this- that belongs to Nintendo and the other people... I just own the idea.
Chapter One- The Underground Garden
Ike was at least ten years old when he stepped into a flower shop for the first time in his life. His dad had insisted on going there because he was going to tell Ike's mother something very important that day.
His father opened the door and they stepped in, Ike's bright blue hair flew in the breeze and his blue eyes raked over the beauty of this shop.
"Hello! And welcome to the Corner Flower Shop!" greeted the elderly woman on the other side of the counter.
Ike was already lost in the beauty of the inside garden and began to walk away from his father. The thin boy walked in a different direction stepping lightly, as if he might accidentally break something…
"Hey, son? Don't break anything- got it?" called his father, shaking his head.
Ike replied and sat on a small crate next to a large bookshelf which was decorated with flowers. He also noted that there was a cupboard at the bottom that was the size of him when he stood.
Ike leaned back lightly on the shelf and inhaled the intoxicating scent of the flowers surrounding him.
He suddenly heard a noise behind his closed eyes and he turned to see the door in the bookshelf open. Out came a small blond-haired girl holding a flower pot in her hands.
Ike blew out a breath of air as he looked at the small white flower in the vase.
The girl with big blue eyes closed the door, not noticing Ike watching her and walked off to one of the shelves.
Ike shrugged to himself and went back to his meditation, until he heard it open and close again. His eyes opened as the girl came out minutes later with another pot in her hands.
After the girl did this three to four times, she suddenly came out with a bouquet of roses.
What the heck… Ike thought to himself.
He stopped the girl again when she was about to go back in.
"Excuse me, I happened to notice that you keep going through that little door there," wandered Ike.
The girl's eyes widened innocently. "Is it annoying you? I'm sorry…"
"No, no!" Ike said quickly. "I just wanted to know… out of curiosity… What's in there?"
The girl's eyes brightened and she smiled. "I'd be glad to show you! If you can, I mean," she said, retaining her excitement the best she could.
Ike nodded and the girl took his hand and led him through the door.
The hall was dimly lit and as they reached the bottom, Ike was blown away at the beauty of it all.
It was an underground garden! Full of life and different plants! It was green and vibrant with life and some even had sunlamps positioned over it. A large water fountain rested in the middle of the large garden, spouting water from the cherub sitting on top of it, holding flowers and a harp close to its small heart.
"My caretaker at the counter knows about this place… She knew I would like it since she found it," said the little girl, her blue eyes shining in the dim light. "I've been bringing in flowers since she allowed me to take care of it."
"That is so cool," Ike said in a wandering voice. "May I walk around?"
"Of course," laughed the small girl.
Ike walked down the small aisles and admired the flowers, biting his sweater string from excitement.
"What's this one?" asked Ike, pointing to a pink and frilly-looking flower. "A rose or something?"
The girl laughed daintily. "No. It's a peony! Those are my favorite flowers."
Ike looked to her, confused. "What was that flower that you were carrying out then? It was all white and small…"
"That was Edelweiss I had. I was lucky that they had bloomed so early. They usually only bloom between September and July," said the girl, getting a glazed look in her eyes.
Ike's attention then went straight to a purple and dotted flower and he walked over to it.
"This one looks like it would be your favorite too… What is it?" asked the curious Ike.
The girls gaze went over to Ike and she smiled gently. "That's an orchid. It means love or beauty. Sometimes it means beautiful lady."
Ike looked to her proudly. "Now I know this is your flower."
The girl laughed gently and snapped back to reality as the door opened, pouring in unwanted light from the other world.
"Peach? Peach, someone's father is looking for their son! Have you seen or heard of a boy named Ike?" called the feminine voice.
The girl looked to Ike. "Is your name Ike?"
Ike blushed in embarrassment and nodded.
The girl smiled and called back. "He's down here with me! I was just showing him the garden!"
"Can you bring him back up here, please? His father has to take him home!" called back the voice.
"Yes, Gram!" she shouted back, taking Ike's hand. Then, in a lower voice she whispered, "My name's Peach. I'm always here at the flower shop if you have any questions or if you want to play with me."
Ike nodded and silently, they climbed back up the stairs together.
They hit the sunlight and in the back stood Ike's father, holding a bouquet of withered red roses.
"Come on, son, I was worried. I thought I lost you…" muttered his father.
"Sorry, dad," apologized Ike, turning to Peach and the caretaker. "Thank you for letting me look at your wonderful garden!" In embarrassment, or just habit, Ike stuck the string of his sweater back in his mouth.
They both smiled. "He's such a gentleman… And you are welcome! You can come back to play with Peach anytime you want. It's about time she went out and got some friends," said the counter lady.
Ike's father smiled at her. "I'm sure he'll be back sometime."
They left the Flower Shop, the lady at the counter calling out to them:
"Happy Mother's Day!"
And that was the day Ike never forgot…
A/N: Oh God, I hope that was a good intro to this thing… please R&R! Thank you!