Chapter one already? So fast? That's right! You see, I already have some of the story written. So right now, I'm just revising and writing the rest! Well, hopefully I can finish this story. Enjoy!

Knowing Me, Knowing You
by girlperson2235

Chapter 1

"Hey, Banjo! Wake up!"

Banjo's eyes groggily opened, only to find a pair of emerald eyes staring straight back at him. Kazooie shook him a bit, but to no avail, "Hey Tooty! Get over here and wake up your brother!"

Tooty scampered over and gently tapped Banjo's shoulder, "Big brother, wake up! Pretty please? It's already two in the afternoon!"

"Maybe he's dead."

"Kazooie!"

Banjo finally emerged from slumber and warmly embraced Tooty, "I'm so sorry. I've been so sleepy lately."

Kazooie smirked, "Tell us something we don't know."

Just then, a pillow hit her squarely in the face. Looking for the source of the fluffy projectile, Kazooie found none other than Banjo smirking back at her.

"Love you, Kazooie."

"Sure ya do."

Eventually, a late brunch was served and the three of them sat down to eat. After the last encounter with Gruntilda, their cozy abode had been rebuilt with new rooms, one of the rooms being the kitchen they were now in. And though the house was still a bit dilapidated, an atmosphere of peace and familiarity floated around. A serene quietness enveloped the table until Kazooie spoke up, "You know, lately there's been nothing to do with old Winkybunion out of the picture. Why don't we go out and do something?"

Banjo looked up from his plate, "Like what, Kazooie?"

Becoming restless, Kazooie pumped a wing into the air, "We can go on an adventure of our own! It's been a while since we've explored any of the old worlds!"

"Ooh! Can I come, Banjo?" Tooty pleaded.

Banjo smiled at his sister's eagerness, "Why not?"

"Yay!"

"Alright!" Kazooie and Tooty darted for the door.

But before they could leave, Banjo called out, "Tooty! Can I talk to you for a minute?" he turned to Kazooie, "Alone?"

Kazooie nodded in understanding, "I'll just fly around Spiral Mountain. Lemme know when we're gonna go."

And with that, she ran out the door and took a graceful leap into the sky. Meanwhile, Tooty skipped over to Banjo, "What did you want to talk to--," she quickly noticed Banjo's prolonged gaze at Kazooie and knew right away what was on his mind, "You had that dream again, didn't you?"

Banjo nodded and Tooty put a hand on his shoulder, "No wonder you're so tired. Banjo, it's not wrong to feel that way."

Banjo sighed, "But I don't even know what I'm feeling."

Tooty sat in thought for a moment. She then smiled as an idea crossed her mind, "Why don't you and Kazooie go on this adventure alone?"

"But Tooty, didn't you want--"

Tooty shook her head, "Banjo, your happiness means a lot to me. If you do this, perhaps you can finally figure out how you feel," she then giggled, "And besides, you can think of this like a date!"

Banjo blushed, "Tooty!"

Tooty placed a hand on Banjo's heart, "Listen to this while you're with her. It'll tell you how you feel."

Banjo embraced Tooty, thankful to have someone as compassionate as her for a sister, "Thanks, Tooty. But are you sure?"

Her disposition more serious than ever, Tooty looked Banjo straight in the eyes, "Of course I'm sure…because you're not," Tooty placed a paw in his, "and I want you to be."

Banjo took a deep breath. He knew Tooty was right. Whatever he felt for Kazooie had to be figured out. He had to make sure his feelings were true. And if he did feel something more for his best friend, could she ever return his affection?

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After dropping off Tooty at Bottles' house and bidding their goodbyes, Banjo and Kazooie set off. Banjo ambled along and Kazooie bounced in her best friend's blue backpack. The endless, azure sky stretched into the forever and seemed to invite the duo to join it. The sun, high above the soft, poofy clouds, shined a blazing yellow, greeting the afternoon. The day seemed absolutely perfect. Kazooie's emerald eyes glistened with excitement, "This is gonna be so cool! Too bad your sister chickened out at the thought of having to go to Mad Monster Mansion," she placed a wing gently on Banjo's shoulder, "Look's like it's just you and me now."

Banjo's stomach tightened as he felt Kazooie's wing and thought about the real reason Tooty wasn't going, "Yeah, but I'm sure she'll have fun with Bottles and his family."

"Have fun with Goggle-Boy? I'd rather stay at the creepy old mansion."

"Kazooie!"

The breegull quieted down, "Sorry. Well, speaking of Mad Monster Mansion," a mischievous grin crept across her beak, "let's make that our first stop."

"I'm ready when you are."

"Let's go, Banjo!"

And with that, Banjo took a deep breath and began running. At first he could hear himself and Kazooie babbling with laughter. But the more he concentrated on his feelings, the more the sound of his laughter receded. The pitter patter of his feet echoed as the sound synced in rhythm to that of his racing heart. And with each step he took, Banjo knew for a fact…

…there was no turning back.