Chapter 2
Hahei slid to a stop on the grass; barely having any time to recover, he narrowly dodged a swift kick to his temple.
"Come on boy, you've dodged faster before." Petunia stopped her advancement and signalled for a break. The two moved over to over to the lawn chairs set out in the front yard.
"I know Aunt Peta, I've just been distracted." She looked at him with concern.
"What have you been worrying about?" he turned to look out across the street.
"When I turn eleven the wizards will come looking for me, not only that but this is the first year I'm able go to the meeting..." he drifted off into silent thought. Petunia considered his thoughts for a moment as she took a sip of water.
"The meeting isn't something you have to worry about; it's more like a party than anything else, as for the wizards we'll deal with that when the time comes." She said closing her eyes.
"Yeah I guess..." he stared down at his feet. As he took a drink from his own water Duya burst out of the house with a letter gripped tightly in his hand.
"You'll never guess what just came in through the water pipe!" The two lounging in the lawn chairs looked up at him.
"What was it Du?" Petunia asked holding her hand out for the letter.
"A letter from Wonderland!" he exclaimed handing her the letter. She opened it and read the letter with a look of concentration on her face.
"What does it say?" Hahei asked watching her read it.
"I don't know." She replied shrugging her shoulders and putting her hands out.
"What?" Hahei said, grabbing the letter from her and proceeding to read it.
"It says the next meeting will be in the forest here." He said holding the letter between the tips of his thumbs and forefingers (like L from death note). Duya was hopping on one foot.
"Really, so like we're hosting it?" he asked excitedly.
"I don't think so: it's more like we better show up because it's close to home..." he said crumpling the letter and throwing it over his shoulder where it exploded on contact with the ground.
"Well we should probably get back to training." he said as he walked back to the center of the yard.
"Let's have a two against one match." Petunia suggested grabbing Duya, whom had been attempting a stealthy escape.
"Oh er well, I would but ... I promised to help Dad with something." He excused.
"Your father isn't home Duya." She deadpanned.
"Err right did I say Dad? I meant errr.." Duya cast around for a good excuse, Hahei and Petunias training matches usually ended brutally.
"Fine it'll be you and Auntie against me." Hahei said, itching to start moving. Duya finally agreed to that, if he were on her side he wouldn't get as roughed up as if he were on Hahei's team.
They began their fight with Petunia and Duya charging at Hahei who easily leapt out of the way. Petunia pivoted her direction easily; Duya however couldn't move as agilely due to his heavier build and lost his balance. Hahei took advantage of this moment of weakness and struck out at Duya's legs aiming for the backs of his knees. Duya fell heavily with a loud oof noise. Hahei stepped on Duya's back to signal his loss, and then pushed off driving the air from his lungs. He ran headlong for Petunia but sidestepped when he reached her. He stepped around and aimed a well placed kick to her shoulder blades. She easily dodged and struck him across the face he fell but not before grabbing at her arm to pull her down with him. She easily dislodged his hand and stood regally.
"Nice job; you almost had me there." She said complementing Hahei on his skills. She turned to Duya.
"get up ya' pansy: you were down three seconds after the fight started!" she threw her hands in the air. Duya blushed as he stood up.
"Sorry mother; I'll do better next time." Petunia continued her tirade as though he never spoke.
"Honestly, someone's going to challenge you or attack you and your gonna roll over and play dead: I only do this because I care... And it's fun; but that's not the point." She walked away still talking. Hahei walked over to Duya and clapped him on the shoulder.
"No hard feelings about me beating you eh' mate?" Duya smiled slightly
"Nah it's all good; 'sides it 'aint my fault you're too feminine and I'm too manly." Hahei suddenly bristled the fur on his tail making it look like a bottlebrush.
"What was that..?" Duya gulped, he turned and fled. Hahei chased after him yelling.
"I am not feminine!" He threw all kinds of objects at Duya including a frying pan which hit Duya in the head. Hahei caught up to the other boy. They wrestled together on the ground for a bit; nothing but a tangle of arms, legs, ears, and tails.
"Okay okay I concede you are very manly!" Duya cried conceding the fight to Hahei
"Damn straight." Hahei said as he yawned. He rolled over and curled up for a nap. He smiled as he lay there. Life was almost perfect right now. It wouldn't be long before this happiness ended why not enjoy it. His eyes closed completely as he lay there, soaking up the sunny day.
An/: PLEASE PLEASE FORGIVE ME! MY LIFE HAS GONE TO HELL! REVIEW PLEASE THEY GIVE ME THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE. Also if you have any thoughts or ideas mention them