Buttercup's POV
I took a deep breath as I walked out of the bathroom and made my way towards the kitchen but...
"Really, its no big deal, I was hoping that Buttercup would wear them once she grew out of her phase *sighs* but I can always take her shopping when that happens."
"What's going on here?" I asked, seeing Mom and Brianna in my room.
"Oh your friend...well..."
"The mistress has been very accommodating and asked if I would like to change my clothes." She turned to Mom and bow, "Thank you so very much. It's an honor."
Mom just smiled like she always do and pulled out this white shirt, black skirt, gray leggings, and black and white checker slipper shoes. A checkered black and white headband with a musical note on the side. (This is her Fall and Winter clothing.)
Oh yeah, I remember those...Yeah, not my style.
"I found them buried in her clothes pile, such a messy girl sometimes." Mom said, she patted me on the head as she walked out, "Dinner is almost finished, I just need to set the table and your father is so starving." Mom chuckled.
I sighed in relief, Dad's not the only one starving...if I just eat some enough 'regular' food, I can silent that 'hunger' at least for a little while.
"Mom, I'll help you!" I shouted, realizing I couldn't even trust myself alone with her...even though I wanted to know how she knows Belle.
"Hold it right there Chikyū clansman." She commanded, grabbing my arm, "I have questions, and I'm sure you do as well." She seemed stunned as she held the skirt in Maher hand, " Such strange clothing, well must they be this short. You can see your legs, a man must never see a woman's legs."
"Hey let go! You don't have to grab me." I snapped, "Just change into those stupid clothes around."
"You certainly have the Clan's famous temper. Such young foolish." She glared at me, " As the heir to the mighty clan, I'm disappointed."
That was true...I did, but I snatched my arms away, covering my mouth as my fangs were popping out. Just her touch sent goosebumps up my arm.
She started changing, "My real name is Hirono of Oto clan, servant of the once renowned Sugiawa Clan...the last one...this body isn't my own but thanks to my mistress, I live once again...I must admit...it feels good to be alive again and out of that cursed bear." She just frowned as she placed Mina on the bed, " You can call me Brianna though, that seems to be this body's name."
I could barely understand what she was talking about.
"Alive? Alive again? What do you mean?"
She glared but sighed, looking in the mirror, " I was born in the Azuchi-Momoyama period...about 1574."
"1574!"
"Finally, I got your attention, you lack focus and discipline or maybe you're just stupid. Your clan were never really the smartest."
"Wanna die, keep talking." I popped my knuckles.
"Oh...mad because I told the truth Chikyū clansman...shocker."
"Why do you keep calling me Chikyū? What does that mean?"
She seemed shocked that I asked this, but then she just face palm herself, "You are of the Earth clan descendent...they were known for their great strength and and stern loyalty and love...but sadly not brains...I believe your family are the last but you seem to have the strongest energy of the all...your Father does have a small fraction of once was the great clan's strength. It's possible he could be a distant cousin of that direct line...your mother does too. The clan did branch out..." She seemed like she was talking to herself towards the end, "There should be others with the bloodline of the clans...maybe Death and Lighting as well..."
I still don't know what she's talking about. I was about to ask her to repeat when Mom came back in.
"Dinner, girls. I always wanted to say that." Mom giggled again, "I must admit, it's such a pleasure for Buttercup to bring a friend...well...almost as great as your boyfriend. When are we going to see him again?"
"MOM Hopefully never!"
My mom gasped covering her mouth, "You two didn't break up, did you?"
"NO! He just did something stupid." I cried out blushing, embarrassed, thinking about today. Butch that jack hole, kissing me in front of everyone. What was he thinking?
"Well boys will do stupid things...like your father...on our first date, he tried to kiss my hand but he somehow missed and hit the street hard." Mom chuckled and I want to gag.
Everyone was already sitting at the usual spot, but Brianna just stood there.
"Oh please, come and sit." Mom offered a seat right next to me.
Brianna seemed stunned for a moment, "Really...at the table, are you sure? I don't mind eating on the floor."
Everyone looked stumped...confused.
"It's not trouble at all, you're our guest."
"You've honored me once more." She bowed.
"Of course, just sit down." I pulled her down.
"Now, I've tried a new recipe called nikujaga." Mom explained as she placed a bowl in front of me, "I hope you like it."
I dug right in, it was great...of course Mom's cooking was always awesome but I meant the hunger...It almost faded away...almost; but at least I can control it and the fangs aren't sticking out and I couldn't sense any of this girl's energy. I just have to keep it under control, all it takes is one bite...and it was all over for me. It was scary...I don't want to be the Leech, it felt so dark and empty.
I sighed as I was eating with my chopsticks.
"Oh Honey, Just as marvelous as ever!" My Dad cried out.
"Oh thank you, here have another bite, my big strong man," Mom gave Dad a cooked carrot.
"Gross!" I cried inside my head. You'll never see me acting like that...I blushed at the thought and of course, Dave would see it and started smiling at me.
"What's the matter, Buttercup, your face is red...thinking about your 'BOYFRIEND'!" Dave laughed as just mentioning him made me cough.
"What! Of course Buttercup isn't thinking about that hooligan!" Dad was just in a huff, making me sigh, "She has better things to do."
"Yeah, like joining the Soccer team, tryouts are starting soon. The Principal is begging me ta tryout, since I was the best in middle school. I need ta get my rep back since I...I...well I just gotta try it, if it's ok with you guys?" I commented, glaring at Dave.
"Well of course, that's my girl."
"Oh Brianna...what are your interests...you must be at school with Buttercup?" Mom asked.
Oh crap, we never gone through her backstory.
"Oh Bree here...just moved to New Townsville...ya...she's been homeschooled, right?"
"If you say so...My MiLady, you make a wonderful nikujaga, it almost tastes like the real thing."
"Where are you from?" Sam asked, "You talk weird."
"I'm actually-"
"Europe...she lived in Europe."
"Oh yes...in this small Europe country...hahaha...yes...it's really small...and quite remote." Brianna drinking from her cup.
"Ah that explains it. People over there can be quick...unique if I say so myself. I remember on one of my wrestling tours in Russia, they actually..."
I sighed in relief, great once Dad goes on about his wrestling stories, he forgets everything else...until Dave interrupted him.
"Well Dad, I'm actually top of my wrestling team tryouts except for one...or maybe two...the Coach wanted me to try and recruit them." Dave was looking right at me, " Hey Buttercup...that boyfriend of yours-"
"Shut it, Dave." I growled.
"What...it's just a simple question...I mean your boyfriend and that hot head...his brother, I think...they beat Danny Wilson in 2 minutes tops. I was wondering if you might help out with that. They're pretty hard to approach."
I sighed...I thought Dave was going to say something else, "Brick might be into it, but Butch *blush* isn't into Sports."
"Not into sports? What kind of boy is that? Sports is what keeps a boy out of trouble, they'll be too tired to cause mayhem."
"Butch just doesn't like them, Pop." I wanted to change the subject, Brianna didn't say anything.
"Well I thought you might be able to talk into it...Sssssssssiiiiiiinnnnnncdcccceeeee-" Dave just looked at me with this wicked smile, I kicked him as hard as I could under the table, he jumped up, "OOOOWWWWW!"
Brianna just groaned as a roll smacked me in the face and I could hear Sam laughing.
"Why you little-" I jumped up about ready to sock him.
"Ahem...boys...Buttercup, we have company." Mom cleared her throat. I growled, popping my knuckles at Sam.
"I just thought you could help, since you two were sucking face at school." Dave just shot out.
"DAVE! What does that have to do with recruiting him."I cried out and he just started laughing.
My family just looked at me: Mom had a happy look, Dad had an angry look but then started crying, Sam was teasing me and Brianna had a 'I don't give a *uck' look.
"Buttercup!" Dad cried out, "NOT MY LITTLE GIRL!".
"DAVE YOU JERK! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" I shot up and chased him around the table. I'm more embarrassed than angry, I could barely believe it myself. I completely forgot that Dave and I go to the same school now.
"IT'S ALL OVER SCHOOL!" Dave was just out of reach, he was laughing, "He just came up to her...and kissed her in front of the whole class." Dave was making kissing sounds.
"YOU'RE DEAD!" I screamed, my face was so hot as I tackled him and put him in a Camel Clutch. Dave cried out in pain but was still laughing.
"Buttercup! Dave!" Mom shouted our names. It was like a command, I just let him go and sat back in my chair, "We don't want the neighbors to complain again."
I'm going to kill both of them, I can't believe this...I could kill Butch too...what was he thinking?
Dad was crying out my name like I was dead or something, "My Little girl...No...why?"
Brianna seemed confused but then a 'I got it', "Oh...that is quite romantic...but I'm quite shock that someone would kiss you...standards have been lowered in this time."
I hissed at her, " I'll beat the snot outta ya."
"Now Buttercup, "Mom called out my name, she sounded so serious, but then she squealed, "YOU'VE GOT YOUR FIRST KISS! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!"
I tried to play it off, still embarrassed, "Geez it's not a big deal...actually it wasn't even my firs-" I covered my mouth, but the damage was done. Dave and Sam were snickering to each other as Mom squealed.
"Did you hear that Dear, it wasn't her first. Oh My, and we missed it. This is so exciting, Just imagine, Our Buttercup has a boyfriend! Oh happy days! Maybe you'll finally wear a dress."
I wasn't going to tell her that I've already wore a dress before...and I'm hoping Dad isn't too shock to cry that out.
"Oh Dad, it wasn't that big deal, "I tried to tell him but mostly myself, even though my face was red hot just thinking about it, "Butch was just being Butch, he's weird...heck if I can't understand half of what he does."
"Ahem..."Brianna cleared her throat but then sighed, "Perhaps, it was a declaration of love."
"You're not helping."
