One Difference Means Alot: Chapter 1
Xaria and Akira had gone to the libary one day, and found the English translation of the Universe of the Four Gods. They were taken into the book. The sisters lived at Hotohori's palace. Six months after they had lived there, Sven and Train came to that world. After introductions, Sven was asked not to smoke inside the palace, to which he agreed. Train had laughed hard at this. Our story starts two weeks after this. Suddenly, Train's and Miaka's stomach grumbled.
"We should eat," Xaria said. Everyone agreed. Xaria and Akira were seated next ot each other. Nuriko and Chichiri were on their other sides. The four were best friends.
"You know, I'm jealous," Nuriko said. Xaria wondered who he was jealous of. But it was slowly becoming clear that Hotohori and Sven were falling for Akira. As was Amiboshi and Train for Xaria. Akira had a scared look on her face. Her favorite gay guy wouldn't trick her like he had Miaka, would he? Xaria looked at Akira.
"Who do you like?" she asked. Akira blushed. She noticed how Nuriko looked ready to laugh.
"Who do you like?" Akira asked. She hoped her sister would understand that saying who at the table would embarrass her.
"Well, I don't think she wants to say, no da," said Chichiri. Akira nodded.
"We can tell each other later," she said.
"Of course. Sleepover in one room," Xaria said.
"Can I join?" Nuriko asked. He was glared at by Hotohori, Train, Amiboshi, and Sven.
"If they'll allow it," Xaria and Akira said in unison.
"Men should not go to ladies' sleepovers!" Sven burst out. Akira pointed out, "Nuriko is gay, so he's like a chick."
"Exactly, so he's fine," Xaria said.
"You can't prove he's gay," Train exclaimed. Amiboshi nodded. Nuriko got up and kissed Tamahome. He then winked at Tasuki.
"Is that proof?" Xaria asked, laughing.
"Why'd he have to do it right here?" Amiboshi said after he sighed.
"He had to prove it to you, didn't he?" "Not right here."
"Yeah, and why me?" Tamahome asked.
"I can't kiss Hotohori, it's disrespectful. Plus I wanted to see Miaka's reaction," Nuriko answered as if it was obvious. Miaka had a look of jealousy in her eyes.
"Me thinks she jealous," said Xaria with a funny attitude.
"You're right. Believe it!" Akira said, nearly yelling. Xaria smiled.
"This is fun, anyone want to go for a walk after?" she asked.
"Sounds fun," Akira said.
"Yes, I can show you the gardens," Hotohori said.
"Oh, that sounds lovely," Xaria said as she smiled.
"I can play my flute as we walk," Amiboshi said.
"That would be even better," Xaria said. Sven then said, "And we can keep watch for anyone who might want to hurt you." Train nodded.
"Even though my empress would be fine by my side," Hotohori said. Sven grumbled.
"I know I will, Hotohori," said Nuriko.
"He meant Akira, yer stupid er somethin'?" Tasuki said. Akira turned red, and Xaria slapped him.
"Don't call Nuriko stupid," she yelled. Tasuki stared at her and said cocky, "sorry."
"Don't get cocky it isn't nice," Mitsukake said. The sight calmed Akira down some, but her cheeks were still bright red. Train pointed at her and Tamahome laughed along with him.
"Hey, stop laughing at her," Xaria siad. Sven slapped the back of Train's head. Akira laughed and her color went back to normal.
"Thanks, Xaria," she said. Tama the cat was now sitting in front of the sisters.
"Kitty," Xaria was joking and she stroked it's forehead.
"Tama? You're awesome," Akira said, petting the cat.
"Hey, Xaria, I'm a cat, too. A stray in fact, so I need a home," Train said.
"That was a lame pick-up line," Nuriko said.
"Aw, Train," Xaria smiled, "Cute, but yes a little lame." Nuriko threw his fist in the air.
"Ha, I was right, I know how girls feel," he cheered.
"So what about my line?" Hotohori asked.
"It was sweet, but poor Akira is just so shy," Nuriko replied.
"It was really sweet," Akira said, blushing slightly.
"She loved it," Xaria said. Amiboshi smiled and said, "if only I had a chance."
"Don't rule yourself out, no da," Chichiri said. Hotohori had a big smile on his face. Sven got up.
"Let's go now," he said.
"Oh yes, lets," Xaria said as she stood. Hotohori got up and helped Akira up. Nuriko dashed away for a few seconds and came back with twelve different flowers. Sven sighed behind Hotohori. He had gone to help Akira, too.
"What are those flowers for, Nuriko?" Miaka asked.
"There're for us girls. There's a tiger lily for Xaria, a rose for Akira, a violet for Miaka, and the rest for me," Nuriko said. The girls laughed and got their flowers.
"It's a black rose. Nuriko, how'd you know that's my favorite?" Akira asked.
"I've talked to an expert," Nuriko replied. Xaria nodded and asked, "Where is this garden?"
"When did you ask her that?" Akira asked, surprised.
"While you were talking," Nuriko answered.
"Oh," Akira said. Hotohori showed them the way to the garden. Akira was in between him and Sven. While Xaria was in between Train and Amiboshi. They reached the garden. Hotohori put his arm on Akira's shoulders and Sven mumbled something under his breath. Train laughed, "Don't get mad, Sven, you still have a chance," he said, then he whispered to Xaria, "If Hoto dies." She nudged him in the side. Akira was blushing hard. She removed Hotohori's arm and held his hand. Then she grabbed Sven's hand. Xaria smiled and held Train's and Amiboshi's hands.
"You aren't going to play music now?" she asked. Amiboshi took out his flute and pulled his hand from Xaria. He started to play. The song he started with caused everyone to let go of each others' hands. Train glared at him for a couple of seconds.
"Why are you playing that?" Xaria asked. Amiboshi quickly changed songs, and avoided the question. Xaria stared at him for a minute then she looked around the garden and saw a bunch of birds.
"How pretty," Akira said. She grabbed Hotohori's and Sven's hands again. Xaria sat down on a tree root. Akira gave a gasp of surprise and let go of their hands. She sat down by her sister. Train didn't notice Akira until he sat on her.
"Geez Train," Xaria smiled, "Don't sit on my sister." Hotohori quickly filled the spot beside Akira. Sven sat in front of her.
"Who needs a hug?" asked Nuriko, laughing. Akira replied, "I do. Train is heavy!"
"I know I do," Xaria said. She gave Akira a friendly hug, laughing as she did.
"It's not that funny," Akira protested after her hug.
"I know but look at their disappointed faces," Xaria pointed out.
"Why do they have that expression?" Akira asked, confused.
"They want us to hug them instead," her sister explained.
"Oh, then they should ask. I love hugs!" Akira said, not quite getting it. Nuriko laughed and Xaria smiled.
"Whoever wants a hug better get one now." Nuriko quickly hugged them both. Chichiri did the same. Tamahome and Miaka wouldn't let go of each other. Somehow Nuriko and Chichiri manged to block Amiboshi, Hotohori, Train, and Sven from hugging the girls.
"Keep it PG-13, would ya?" Tasuki yelled at Miaka and Tamahome.
"Yeah, um, PG-13," Xaria said. Akira laughed hard. They all started to stand up. Akira tripped and landed right into Hotohori's arms.
"Aww, how cute," Nuriko smiled. Sven pulled her away from him.
"She can stand on her own," he commented. After Sven let go, Akira fell backwards onto her butt. Nuriko put his hand on his hip and said, "It's Akira, she can only stand sometimes." Xaria helped her up.
"Apparently you don't know her very well," Xaria said. Hotohori kept his hands near Akira's waist.
"I-I think I-I'll be f-fine," Akira stuttered. Her face was a bright red.
"It's okay, I can help you," Hotohori said. Xaria laughed.
"What are you talking about, you can't stand on your own right now," she said.
"I don't feel so good," said Akira.
"What's wrong?" her sister asked.
"The world is spinning," said Akira. She put her arms out to further steady herself. Hotohori picked her up and she shierked.
"Yikes, she needs to sit down," Xaria instructed. Train grabbed her arm and pulled her down. "I didn't say I need to sit down."
"I'll just carry her back so she can lay down," Hotohori said. Train stood up and helped Xaria up. Sven and Amiboshi muttered complaints. Hotohori took Akira to a room and Xaria followed. Sven, Train, and Amiboshi were behind her while Nuriko and Chichiri waited outside.