Summer Holiday
Chapter One: What a ride
Everyone was gathered at the Royal Garden. Unfortunately, since the Royal Garden was designed as a greenhouse, everyone was getting extremely hot. To make matters worse, going outside doesn't help one bit.
"It's...almost summer holiday...why can't we...do something? Or go somewhere nice and cool?" Yaya mumbled.
"I don't know...maybe because we don't have enough money...?" Pepe said, floating down slowly on Yaya's shoulder.
"Amu-chan..." cried Ran.
"I don't feel like talking..." Amu replied, lying on the floor.
"Rima-chan. What are you doing?" Nagihiko asked.
"It's to none of your concerns cross-dresser," Rima replied hotly.
Nagihiko sighed. He then thought of something.
"My cousin and his family runs a hot spring hotel on a remote island! We can all go there for the summer holidays," Nagihiko said.
"That's a great idea Nagihiko!" Amu said, smiling.
"I don't trust you to take us all to a hot spring hotel...for all we know, Nagihiko could have some twisted fantasy," Rima replied, glaring up at Nagihiko.
"You think I have twisted fantasies? What about you hmm shorty?" Nagihiko asked, in a mocking tone.
"Shut up," Rima snapped.
"Make me."
"Rima, I think it would be a lovely idea, right Tadase-kun?" Amu asked. Tadase nodded.
"We can even invite Sanjo-kun and Souma-kun," Tadase said.
Yaya's ears perked up, "I agree! Let's invite Kairi and Kukai!"
"Since when did you started calling Sanjo-kun Kairi?" Rima asked, smirking.
"...s-since forever!" Yaya lied. Rima rolled her eyes.
"Well, what are we all waiting for? When should we all go?" Amu asked Nagihiko.
"I can ask my mother to make arrangements. I'm sure she won't mind. I've practiced a lot of my dancing this year, she would probably want me to enjoy a nice break," Nagihiko said.
Everyone cheered. Their summer holiday will be on a remote island, they will not have to suffer the horrible heat wave from the sun.
~oOo~
"That's a lovely idea Nagihiko." Nagihiko was asking his mother about the trip.
"Thank you," Nagihiko said, bowing.
"Remember to greet your cousin and his family," Nagihiko's mother said. Nagihiko nodded.
"Who else might be coming along? We can arrange the departure next week."
Nagihiko thought for a moment, "Amu-chan, Tadase-kun, Yaya, Sanjo-kun, Kukai and Rima-chan."
"Six people then?" Nagihiko nodded.
"Okay, I'll call Kashino's father if they have room for seven children at their hotel," Nagihiko's mother replied. She then delicately walked out of the room and called them.
Nagihiko smiled, he decided to practice, in case his mother changes her mind.
~oOo~
It was the next day. Nagihiko called everyone that they will leave next week. He told them that they will stay at the island for about two months and two weeks.
Rima was busy packing her suitcase.
"Rima, what are you going to bring?" asked Kusukusu, while laughing.
"Two weeks worth of clothes, a lot of money, gag manga's and some of my summer homework."
"Why two weeks of clothes Rima?" asked Kusukusu, who was once again, chuckling.
"I'll buy some clothes there anyways. What's the point of bringing more clothes right?"
"Rima, don't forget your underwear," Kusukusu said. Rima nodded.
Rima finished her packing, early as well. She heard her cell phone ring and picked it up.
"Hello?" said Rima.
"Rima? It's Amu, what are you doing right now?"
"I just finished packing."
"So fast! I still can't decide what to bring...can you come over and help me?" Rima eyes widen with happiness.
"Okay!"
Rima hung up and went to her mother.
"I'm going to Amu's house. She wants me to help her with packing." Rima's mother was sipping her coffee.
"You want walk to her house by yourself? Absolutely not!" Rima winced.
"But...mama, I'm old enough."
"No means no Rima. What happens if you get kidnapped again? It would give me a big headache, and your papa will surely blame me again." Rima frowned. Her mother saw this and sighed.
"Well, I don't have to do anything right now. I suppose I can drive you there."
"Thank you mama!" Rima said, hugging her mother. Her mother smiled back, stroking Rima's bushy blond hair.
Several minutes later, Rima arrived at Amu's house. She walked up the steps and knocked on the door.
Amu's answered the door, "Rima! Thanks for coming!"
"It's not a problem, Amu."
"Hello Kusukusu," Ran said. Waving around her pink pom-poms.
"Hello everyone!" Kusukusu replied, laughing.
"I can't wait for the trip desu!" Suu replied, spinning around.
"Agreed. I want to see all of the beautiful natural surroundings. It will be lovely to paint!" Miki said, going off into her dream world.
"I bet we can see the stars perfectly clear as well," Dia said. The chara's nodded.
Rima and Amu were up in Amu's room.
"What do you need help with Amu?" Rima asked.
"Packing...I have a week worth of clothing's and my underwear's..." Amu replied.
"Why not bring the summer homework Nikaidou-sensei gave us?" Rima asked. Amu stiffened up.
"Amu?" Rima asked, waving a hand in front of Amu's face.
Amu snapped out of her trance. She shook her head, causing her red X shaped clip to fall off.
Rima picked it up and gave it to Amu.
"Thank you Rima," Amu replied, laughing nervously.
"Amu-chan's sure is a klutz," Ran said.
"Hey! Ran!" Amu yelled. A knock could be heard from the room's door.
"Big sister!"
"Ami! What are you doing?" Amu asked, getting up.
"Oh! It's the pretty big sister!" Ami said, looking at Rima. Rima tensed up but relaxed a little while smiling.
"Big sister, I want to come with you!" Ami whined, tugging on Amu's shirt.
"Ami...it's a...Guardian's special trip. You aren't in the Guardian, so you can't come along. Sorry Ami," Amu lied.
Ami pouted, but went back to her happy-go-lucky face.
"Ami's going to sleep in your room when you leave!" Amu twitched while laughing softly. Ami left the room, leaving Amu and Rima.
Amu put her homework into her luggage, along with her pencil case.
"There, all done! Thank you Rima," Amu said.
"All I suggested was put your summer homework in," Rima said, looking up at Amu with a blank look.
"Right...so, anyways. Let's go meet up with Yaya and Kairi," Amu suggested. Rima nodded.
~oOo~
Amu and Rima headed to the park. They both saw Yaya and Kairi sitting on the bench.
"Yaya! Kairi!" Amu yelled, waving her arm up in the air. Yaya and Kairi looked towards her and Rima.
"Amu-chi! Rima-tan!" Yaya called out, running towards them.
"Hinamori-san, Mashiro-san, its a pleasure to be invited to such a wonderful trip," Kairi said, bowing to them.
"It's no problem at all!" Amu replied.
"So...what were you two doing? Going on a date so soon?" Rima teased.
"W-what! Don't be silly Rima-tan!" Yaya replied.
"N-n-no! N-not at all M-Mashiro-san!" Kairi replied. Going as stiff as board.
Rima did not look convinced, but decided to leave it.
"So, where shall we go? I know a really great pastry store that opened just yesterday! The pastry looks delicious!" Yaya cried, getting excited.
"Sure. Let's go there. I'd love to try some," Amu said. She turned to face Rima, "what about you Rima?"
"Okay..."
The four headed out of the park and went into the mall. They got to the second floor and entered a very cute pastry store. It was decorated with elegance. The walls were white with gold accents. The bottom half of the walls had a Europe feeling wall paper. Everywhere around, the store had magnificent desserts.
"Wow! This looks so delicious!" Yaya cried out, getting a tray and getting every deserts she can find.
"What an elegant place," stated Musashi. He floated next to Kairi, as he was looking at a strawberry crème tart.
"Wow! This chocolate mousse cake looks so tasty!" Amu said.
Rima was looking at an crème puff. There were chocolate ribbons on top with a star shaped white chocolate with black, yellow and red vertical lines on the right side of the star. The plate had a couple of strawberries coated in chocolate. One of them was in dark chocolate, the other in white chocolate.
"That's our famous desert, it's called Black and White. We're giving out free samples, would you like to try?" Rima turned around. She saw a young boy much younger than her but possibly the same age as Yaya. He had messy brown hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a patisserie outfit. With the chef's hat and white smock.
"Oh, yes please," Rima said politely. As the young boy headed back into the kitchen, he came out with the exact dessert.
"Here you go miss," said the young boy.
"Thank you," replied Rima. Yaya saw this and came over.
"What's that Rima-tan? Oh! That looks so yummy! Amu-chi, Kairi, take a look!" Yaya said, still looking at the crème puff.
"That looks really yummy! Can we have a taste?" Amu asked the boy.
"Sure!" replied the boy, smiling.
Amu took the first bite, her eyes widen and her face looked as if she was in heaven.
Next was Rima, her eyes too widen, but closed again with a bright smile. She imagined herself being the royal highness of a castle.
Kairi then tasted the puff. It was mouth watering and he was swaying from side to side with a goofy smile.
Yaya was the last to taste it. She took a big bite and had a blissful reaction.
"This is the best crème puff that Yaya has ever tasted! I can taste the richness of the flour from the puff. I can also taste the silkiness of the filling and a hint of cocoa! The chocolate star is really delicious and the dark chocolate ribbon was nice and crisp! Oh, and let's not forget about the chocolate covered strawberries! The one coated in white chocolate makes the strawberry's tartness sweeter. The one with the dark chocolate balances it out," said Yaya. Everyone looked at her.
"You have a really good palate miss! C-can I get your name please?" asked the boy.
"Yaya, Yuiki Yaya!" Yaya replied, smiling.
"My name's Hitotsu Ren."
"I'm Hinamori Amu."
"My name's Mashiro Rima."
"S-Sanjo Kairi..."
"Yaya-chan, would you care to try our other desserts?" Ren asked, holding onto Yaya's hands. Yaya looked taken aback, but replied with a smile.
"Sure! Yaya loves sweets!"
Ren then began to let Yaya taste some of their deserts. Both chattering away.
"They look like they are having a good time," Amu said.
"Yeah," Rima replied. She caught sight of Kairi who was staring intensly at Ren and Yaya.
"I think Kairi's jealous," Rima said blankly.
"I-I'm not! D-d-don't be so ridiculous!" Rima was once again, not convinced.
"A Samurai should never lie, Kairi," Musashi pointed out. Kairi's shoulder tensed up.
"I'm not lying...I'm happy that someone shares the same interest as Yaya-senpai."
"Keep telling yourself that," Rima said bluntly. While staring at the cute scene in front of her.
Both Ren and Yaya were laughing and look like they are having a wonderful time.
"Wow! You want to become a patisserie huh? I bet you'll be really great!" Yaya said, complimenting Ren.
"O-oh, don't be so silly Yaya-chan, I still have a lot to learn," Ren replied, blushing.
"Here, try this," Ren said, placing a plate in front of Yaya.
On the plate was a custard pudding with a slightly dark amber colour caramel. There are blueberry sauce around the pudding as well as a strawberry and chocolate sauce, making the plating quite professional looking.
"Wow! This pudding looks so amazing! Its like it's shinning!" Yaya said.
"I would love to eat that," Pepe said. Floating near to the pudding.
"I'm glad you like it, I made this morning. I didn't know if it would be good enough though..." Ren said.
"Well, we'll see right? Now, lets dig in!" Yaya cheered.
Yaya took a bite of the pudding and took some of the sauces.
"Mm, this taste so good! The caramel's bitterness and the sweetness of the pudding it self is wonderful! The texture is good and the sauces are so mouthwatering!" Yaya said, smiling.
"I'm glad! I was so worried that it might be too much! Thank you Yaya-chan!" Ren said. He walked around the counter and stood in front of Yaya.
"How would you like to come help me taste some of my desserts here?" Ren asked.
"Like, a job!" Yaya asked, astound.
"Yaya getting a job? That's sure amazing," Amu whispered.
"I- I'd love to Ren-kun!" Yaya said. Her face glowing like the reflecting mirror.
Ren's smile grew wide and hugged Yaya.
"R-Ren-kun..." Yaya spoke softly.
Kairi twitched and walked over to Yaya and Ren. Ren let go of Yaya and turned to Kairi.
"Yaya-senpai, let's go. You should hurry and finish packing." Ren turned to Yaya.
"Packing? You mean...you're leaving?" Ren asked, a sad smile replaced the happy one.
"N-no! Not at all! You see, it's just a summer holiday trip for us Guardian's!" Yaya explained, waving her hands in front of her.
"Guardian's? Oh! You must be from Seiyo Elementary then! I knew you guys look so familiar!" Ren said.
"Eh! You also go to Seiyo?" Yaya asked, surprised.
"Yeah. I'm in fifth year," Ren explained.
"You're the same year as me then!" Yaya said.
"Yup," Ren said. Tucking his hands behind him. He turned to face the others.
"Hinamori Amu, year six, going into seventh. Mashiro Rima, same year as Hinamori-senpai. Sanjo Kairi, year four," Ren recited.
"Wow, how did you -" Amu was cut off by Kairi.
"You sure know a lot about us." Ren blinked at Kairi.
"Well yeah...I always wanted to be in the Guardian's and wear the Royal Capes!" Ren said excitedly.
"Really now?" Kairi said, pushing up his glasses.
"Now now, Kairi. This is no time to get into a heated battle," Amu said, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"She's right Kairi, a Samurai must keep their calm."
Kairi hesitated a bit, but shrugged it off. He took Yaya's hand and led her out of the store.
"S-sorry about him...he's somewhat annoyed, but Yaya will most definitely come back!" Amu said, dragging Rima out of the store as well.
All four of them then headed to the food court.
"Kairi, why did you have to drag me out of that heavenly store?" Yaya asked, pouting.
"B-because...too much sweets is bad for your teeth," Kairi explained. Yaya pursed her lips.
"Why won't you tell me Kairi?" Yaya asked again, this time, her face got fairly close to his. Kairi started to get really nervous and stuttered a lot.
"I still think those two balance well with each other. Kairi's responsible and mature personality and Yaya's irresponsible and immature personality," Rima said staring at them.
Amu gave out a small giggle, "yeah, and we also saw another side of Kairi today in the pastry store. He looked quite jealous too." Rima nodded.
There's still a couple more days ahead before they start to departure to the hot spring hotel with the others. It's going to be such an interesting summer holiday.
Whoot! Eight pages RIGHT there people! Haha. Anyways, I was thinking about who the guy in the store should be. Old, young, married...whatever. I haven't really seen any rival for Kairi, so I thought I just added one in~
The sweets...oh gawd I would LOVE to try some. I had to imagine the sweets in my head without clawing my brain to eat them...which will hurt...
Okay, well...I don't have much to say other than that...so anyways, thank you for reading, feel free to review if you think this story needs them...it will make me happy if you do...but you don't need to go through so much trouble, reading this story is already making me happy~
-TakashiRika-