A/N: Goddang, you people are sharp! O.o Like, whoa. From the look at this, the next chapter will be the final part. Not to the story! Don't worry! Got you a little panic-ey, didn't I? XD It will be the last part to the Carnival. With an unexpected twist. Actcually, I'm still deciding on that. Hmm. . .
Summary: .:.AU.:. Hikari felt best when helping others, so the blue haired girl volunteered to assist in a foster home. What attracted her attention was a silent teen. Question is, why is she so intrigued by him? More over, can she help him?
Extra note: Thoughts will be written in italics. The text message be in bold. If anything, if you see some text smushed together, blame the format! Chapter might be fast-paced.
Disclaimer: Happy now? My soul is dieing! NO OWN! -soul dies-
Please refer back to chapter one for any assistance on names, ages, pairings, and etc.
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Chapter 4: The Carnival, Part 2
Meanwhile. . .
She had a feeling he wouldn't change, she knew he will still be the same; being cocky as ever. Haruka has been spending most of her time in Tobari despite that it was getting dark. Not that she mind the darkness though there was something she did mind which was Shuu was spending more time flirting with girls than spending time with her. To ease her, she began shopping, indeed did it relieve the brunette. Haruka brought the whole pile of assorted clothing to the counter where the cashier checked the items. As the price came up on monitor, she took her items and paid.
"I'm satisfied." The girl muttered happily.
When she scanned the area, she noticed she already lost Shuu; a slight panic came over her as her large blue orbs widened in size. She began looking in various stores for the green haired lad and even asked some strangers but it didn't seem that wasn't helping on bit. Haruka decided to take a break, much to her delight; she spotted Satoshi drinking a water bottle on the bench right beside the large fountain. He noticed her as well and waved to her so she rushed to sit next to him, "Satoshi! What are you doing here?"
"I just got bored. What's up? You haven't been calling lately."
She took in a deep sigh before continuing, "Sorry. I've been so busy with things." Both leaned against each other, she locked her lips with his. Everything was perfect, everything was just right in those few moments. That was until she slowly opened one eye, Shuu stood there, stared at both of them with horror in his eyes, he turned around and walked the opposite direction. Haruka broke away from the ebony haired, little tears formed in the corner of her eyes, she bit her nail trying to erase the guilt she felt and the betrayal Shuu must of felt.
Oh dear. . .Hopefully Hikari isn't have it as bad as me.
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Shinji pressed the left panel button, he looked through the categories until it said reply and again he pressed the left panel button.
No.
7:14 PM. Fri Sept 26, 2008.
From: Hikari
To: Jun
He then clicked the right panel button where it said 'sent.' Again he checked around to see if Hikari was coming, since he didn't see the blue haired girl coming from the crowd he plopped another piece of cotton candy in his mouth. The sugar melted in his so quickly and he was grateful she bought a drink. He placed the straw in his mouth; the whip cream was close to his face as a small amount got on his nose. Before he was able to wipe it off the screen began to blink.
1 NEW MESSAGE.
Once again he clicked the left panel button up until it said 'view.' The message showed up:
But, Hikari! Won't you please consider??
7:16 PM. Fri Sept 26, 2008.
From: Jun
To: Hikari
Shinji repeated the process as soon as he clicked on reply. This was wrong, but so very amusing. Shinji placed another large portion of the candy in his mouth.
You're annoying.
7:17 PM. Fri Sept 26, 2008.
From: Hikari
To: Jun
The purple haired lad deleted the messages he sent and the two that were received. He looked up and quickly closed the phone, noticing that Hikari was already coming. She sat down across from him and gazed at what was the bag full of cotton candy, "Whoa, I never knew you would finish the bag so quickly. And you're almost done with your drink no less." Shinji ignored the comment and slid the phone towards her hand, "You dropped it."
"Thanks!" She examined the phone, "It looks fine, hmm. That's odd. I thought I had a missed message." She opened up the application to the camera, she positioned it perfectly, and then a loud snap shot sound was heard. Shinji looked at her oddly as she laughed hysterically at the screen, Hikari showed him the screen. "Look how adorable you look with whip scream on your nose!"
She grabbed a tissue and wiped away the white cream for him, for a quick second he was a tiny bit red then he looked around. She linked his arm with his and dragged him to one of the entertainment stands. A man in a stripped suit held a couple of baseballs in one hand and a large blue penguin in the other, without no further choice, Hikari paid up for two tries: four balls each try. Though, every time she tried to milk bottles she ended up failing. Shinji noticed the man covering up a laugh; he glared at the male and grabbed Hikari's last baseball, aiming at guy in the stripped suit's face.
Perfect shot.
"Shinji, can you win me the penguin? Please?"
He gave her a shrug, the man glared at the teen but still handed him the four baseballs no less. Shinji gave a quick glance, this man was confident he wouldn't be able to knock down not even one of the bottles, oh how wrong he is. Shinji knocked all four down, he was handed the prize and heard the guy curse under his breath.
"Yay! You won it!"
The teen gave a disgusted look at the penguin, Stupid freakish kid-television shows and their strange animals. He tossed the penguin to Hikari but still rather satisfied that she was happy over an overstuffed penguin. The girl quickly gave a hug to her winner and went back to hugging her penguin.
"Next stand, any game you want to play?"
His purple orbs looked at the stands; he directed his attention to a kid sitting gloomily on one of the seats while another girl sitting two seats away from him was laughing. He walked over there and heard the girl laughing and said boy, "Haha, I won! You lost! Loser! I bet if you try again you still won't get better than me!"
Hikari smiled as she paid up for a quick game, the little girl noticed and also paid for her turn. The target was simply easy, hit the mouth of the clown and fill the block on its head to the top. A large bell rang and the game started. It looked so intense how both competed, in another flat win, Shinji already reached the top with ease. Seriously, what are with kids these days and these freakish animals?
The purple haired teen gave the large plushy to the boy who happily received it and gave his thanks, Shinji returned to Hikari's side, arms crossed.
"See? That's a heart of gold there."
He huffed, "Whatever."
"Merry go-round!"
She again dragged him to the line; it was a free ride so it pleased Hikari greatly. When they reached first, the patron said, "There's one more spot left for open. If you guys are together are ya willing to share?"
And not all did she mind, she didn't know about Shinji but again he had no choice; she left a space open where she sat on the horse, laughing giddy as if she was a little child again. Shinji hesitated to go, until she grabbed his arm and forced him to sit. I wonder why I just can't refuse. The ride began and the little song came along with it. The ride was slow and peaceful; Hikari looked as they went in circles, Ooh, the haunted house! Perfect!
"Shinji, having fun so far?"
The teen was so prideful so he didn't give a response but Hikari sensed he was having a blast no matter how much he didn't want to admit it. As the ride finished they went on to the next attraction: the haunted house she spotted not to long ago.
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It was dark, just like it the house was suppose to, with creepy background, spine-chilling music. As they walked on, Hikari already got the chills that she gripped onto Shinji's sleeve as if life depended on it. She growled how Shinji looked so calm when he was walking, and not frightened what so ever. As they kept walking forward, Hikari felt a cold arm touch her shoulder, her teeth began chattering and slowly she titled her head to perpetrator. Red glowing eyes were gleaming and coming closer.
So she screamed: loudly.
Shinji covered his ear, clamping his free hand over her mouth, "I'm right next to you. Keep it down."
She slowly nodded and they continued the pace.
Through out the whole time Shinji honestly though he was going to go deaf in one ear.
As they reached near the entrance, two gatekeepers popped out, glowing red eyes and swords in both of their hands. "Solve our riddle to escape; fail and you will end up with a terrible fate."
Shinji growled, he placed his hand on Hikari's mouth before she was able to scream, the light coming from the exit emited a wonderous light on his face where he sent both gatekeepers a deathly glare, "I swear, if I hear her scream in my ear one more time it will be both of you guys having a terrible fate."
With no further second, they stepped aside, cowering in the presence of the teen.
Hikari giggled as her partner look so relieved to get out, "Seems like you can be even scarier than those guys."
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A/N: This and the next chapter are intended to be short. So the next part is the last of the carnival :D Since I'm looking forward to the next they should be updated in no time :) The next update should be on a Saturday or Sunday, that's the plan. Also! Review, no flames! :O Hmm. Nothing left to say, how awkward. Wait, yes I have one more thing to say! Something very random . . . I dyed my hair, for the fourth time now! I know, I know, it's bad. Pshaw. l
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