Well, for anyone who might be wondering why this chapter is quite different to your memory, just know I have edited it so bad it doesn't even look like it former self anymore. But, tell me if you like/hate it. I would love to know.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inazuma Eleven nor do I own any of its characters.
The sun shone brightly and it was warm. The leaves and branches began their graceful dance with the breeze as I sat by the table, slowly enjoying my tea. It was a beautiful day and the garden was calming. When I looked at the green of the trees, I started to remember the hair color of someone I hold dear. Midorika Ryuuji, my lover (potential future spouse), best friend, roommate, classmate, has chartreuse-colored hair and he often tied it up as a high ponytail, which exposes his unimaginably cute nape. Leaving my fantasies, I exhaled an exasperated sigh. Midori-chan, my nickname for Ryuuji, was on a vacation with Hitomiko-nee, so I had no one to share this relaxation with, neither do I have anyone to tease. Without him around, my daily life grew tasteless, boring, my nights became a bit restless. I missed his warm embrace, morning kisses, his affectionate gaze, his silvery voice, his lovely smile and everything about him... I have thought of many ways to take my mind of the matter like playing soccer with Endou and the others, but figured I shouldn't interrupt the Raimon School's soccer club's activities. I went out to the garden and took a stroll. After a while, I found it peaceful but not very helpful with coming up ideas. It was nice but I couldn't get Midori-chan out of my head... Suddenly, the bush rustled, I spotted a pair of blue rabbit ears, then, quickly, the owner.
"Kazemaru? I didn't think you'd be into cosplay...?"
I said that quite normally. I was quite surprised that I wasn't surprised. Does that make sense?
"Hiroto-sama. Please, we must hurry. If I return late, her Majesty the Queen won't be pleased."
I didn't understand what he was talking about. I didn't need a mirror to tell that my face looked extremely puzzled... When did he started calling me Hiroto-sama? Before I know it, he was dragging me towards an unfamiliar door. I wondered when the gardeners installed it and why they didn't notify me. He had the key. He didn't hesitate to use it and opened the door. I saw something like a sky and a meadow on the other side. A portal?
"Where does this door lead to?", I questioned.
"Please hurry Hiroto-sama.",was his reply, he then pushed me through impatiently.
When I was through, the scenery completely changed. I saw a wide, endless green meadow. The grass was knee-high, mixed with it are dandelions in full bloom. Kazemaru signaled me to follow him, the door was nowhere in sight so I couldn't go back. Looks like I have no choice... We walked silently for a few minutes and reached another door, the scene changed once more and I saw what looks like a normal village road. From a far, I can hear the clinking and clanking of armors of old and also loud footsteps, similar to that of a march.
"Be careful Hiroto-sama! There's a parade today, in the Queen's honor. It's best if you stay out of sight, if they see you, there will be trouble. Hiroto-sama, even though this is unfortunate, I don't have much time so I have to leave you now. Please follow this path, you'll soon come across a shop called 'Witches Cottage'. I humbly ask of you to enter, you'll get all your answers there. For now, I must bid you goodbye, I sincerely hope this isn't our last meeting.", Kazemaru said and ran towards the parade. I decided to follow his instructions. He was the only one I can trust in this unfamiliar world.
I quickly ran down the path and found the shop. I went in, a bell sounded when I opened and closed the door. Surprisingly, it's really quiet inside the shop, I couldn't hear the outside at all and the place also looked much bigger that it seemed outside. I figured the door must have been another portal.
"Welcome to the 'Witches' Cottage'!",the staff said in unison-How can we help you? Oh, a tourist?
They said as they lifted their pointy hats.
"Yes, I...Haruna! Aki! Natsumi!"
"How did you know our names?", Aki asked.
"Oh! About that, Kazemaru told me to come here and..." I randomly made up an excuse since he didn't tell me the managers work here. They don't seem to know me, though...
"So you must be Hiroto-kun.", Aki smiled gently and interrupted me. " Let's skip the formalities. I think Kazemaru has already informed you but the Queen's having a parade. When it comes, please hide in the back until it passes, it's for your own safety." –Aki requested, her smile was replaced with a frown of worry.
"Until then, why don't you go through the shelves in the shop? We sell anything magic related and also information for an equal price.", Haruna smiled at me, trying to brighten the mood. Unfortunately, I didn't have a penny on me.
"There is another way of paying besides money.", Natsumi voiced her thoughts after a while of silence. I was wondering whether she could read minds. "No, I don't read minds. Anyway, just pick out a few things that you NEED", she stressed, "and we'll evaluate your payment."
I nodded and picked a map, 2 bottles of healing potion (at least that was what it said on the label), a soccer ball and an "Endless Dimension –Pouch", apparently, it can store an unlimited amount of objects in it. Then, I went through the On-Sale case. There, I found something that saved my life.
Well, that's it! Actually, looking at it again now, I don't think I changed it that much... Oh well, what's done is done. I hope you guys enjoy this chappie ;)
