Funbari No Uta
-Mother's Day-
Pairings: YohAnna (of course) and my other regulars.
Warnings: Fluff, fluff, fluff, fluff…indications XD
A/N: Ah, here we go. The finale of a short fic. I'm content though, 'cause I've finished my first fic, huzzah! It was fun to write and I'll probably write a sidestory about Ran, though it will include the others as mains though. I dunno though, I'll have to consider XD Thank you all for the reviews : ) I'm giddy now and considering I broke my author's note record, go read XD
-Mother's Day: Epilogue-
Anna's eyes widened considerably at the sight before her. She did not believe this at all. They'd been taken into a room by Hana, who was adamant they came. Then he pointed out a rather large object concealed by a pure white cloth. Anna sensed a smirking Yohmei lurking somewhere near them, but she was much more focused-and bewildered by the thing before her. Her forgiven husband merely gave a knowing grin at his son.
Then Hana had tugged the cloth off to reveal a sturdy cot. Yohmei had proudly come into the room, announcing he had made Anna a cot, to be attacked by Hana, who accused him of tampering with it. Kino had walloped her cane down on Yohmei's head to stop his shrieks and Yoh had restrained Hana, sweatdropping. Of course, all was explained and Anna hadn't taken her eyes off the thing.
Eventually though she mustered up a small smile, directing it at her son and partly at Yohmei.
"You made this with Yohmei did you?" she enquired, cocking a brow amusedly. "It's very good."
Hana shuffled closer to her and grabbed a few of her fingers, beaming pleasantly up at her.
"I'm glad you like it kaachan! I-!"
Yohmei coughed.
"-Mei-chan and me worked hard!"
"A cot." HoroHoro whistled, rubbing his stubble and grinning cockily.
The blue haired Ainu felt uneasy when Anna frowned at him. He felt the hair at the back of his neck prickle when Anna made her way towards him, her frown deepening. Before he could question her reasons for approaching him in such a way, she promptly grabbed his ear and proceeded to drag him over to an awkwardly smiling blonde.
"Now," she said in a low voice, eyeing him menacingly. "No son of mine is sappy in any way, so I suggest you apologize to him."
Tamao, who had appeared at the doorway sweatdropped and shook her head, wagging the large wooden spoon in HoroHoro's direction dismissively.
"I'm going to make cake!" she chirruped, beaming at all of them.
"Hey!" her husband shouted as she left, humming an odd tune. "You can't just leave me here!"
Alas, she already had.
"Kaachan will let'cha go if you just apologize," Hana stated for his benefit, smiling calmly. "So just say it."
Their eyes interlocked, HoroHoro passing on the message 'you little snake' with his own. Hana cocked his head to the side and his smile widened even more. He was not remorseful in anyway whatsoever.
"Gomen." He mumbled, trying to ignore the ache in his ears. Anna looked to Hana for confirmation that was good enough, and when the chibi nodded quickly, she released him and pushed him out.
But then, when she suddenly got a twisted and painful feel burning in her stomach, she wished he was still here so he could be a stress toy.
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It was Anna's loud scream, laced with agony that took everyone's attention. A bemused HoroHoro who had previously been forced out blinked and hesitantly glanced over his shoulder to see the blonde itako on her knees clutching her stomach. He wasn't considerably bright, but he had a tiny idea of what was occurring here.
His little sister was by his side, along with the rest of the group hovering anxiously behind her.
She blinked blankly, before warily staring at her brother.
"Anna-sama's-?"
She was cut off by another scream.
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The whole Anna-screaming-in-pain-and-collapsing-to-the-ground thing wasn't preventing Yoh from being flustered and neither was his equally fussing son. Hana was standing awkwardly by Anna, eyes wide in his white face as he tried to process the occurring situation coherently into his six year old mind. The words 'Annapain' were true, but most definitely not 'Anna IN pain'. He was quivering, completely unaware of what to do, so he settled for giving his father a panicked look.
"Something's wrong with kaachan! Why are you all just standing there?! Do something!"
"Gah-Hana!" Anna bellowed through gritted teeth, managing a glare in his direction. "You're too lou-OW! DAMNIT!"
"Kaachan?! What's-?!"
"HOLY-YOH, WHY THE HELL ARE YOU JUST STANDING THERE?! DO SOMETHING BAKA! MY WATER'S JUST BROKE!"
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"Ah, my niece is going to be a devious little thing. I bet my poor Anna-chan didn't see this one coming." Hao stated amusedly, earning a glower from the green-eyed dowser, who was regarding him warily.
"You probably placed some sort of curse on her while she was developing," Ren snorted, crossing his arms. "Coincidently, you say she's 'devious' just like you."
"And two or so weeks early." Manta sighed worriedly, eyes drifting to the rooms screams were being bellowed from. Hana was by Manta's side, rivalling his height and frowning at the slightly open door, the frown a mixture of agitation and concern. If someone had taken the little required time to explain to him what was happening was not life threatening to his mother, then he wouldn't have started wailing from the strain of it all. Kino had steered him out of the room, shooting her treasured great grandchild the most chilling look he had ever seen on her sharp features when he tried to creep back in. That had been enough to send him wincing and skulking away. It really wasn't fair though. His father was allowed in, why wasn't he?
"Hey," Chocolove reassured, stooping down to his level and patting him on the head, "don't take it personally. Its standard procedure for any birth. Trust me, you won't be complaining when Yoh comes out with all his limbs broken."
Suddenly curious, Hana blinked up at Chocolove.
"Why would his limbs be broken?"
"Ah…women get a little..."
"YOH NO BAKA! HOW DARE YOU GET ME PREGNANT AND RELIVE THIS PAIN! I HATE YOU! DIE!"
There was a loud cracking noise and a small and insignificant yelp.
"Ooh!" Hao chuckled, closing one eye and staring at the door with intent. "That had to hurt!"
Hana's eyes widened and shock flitted through them, before a saddened and distressed expression slid into place.
"Wait a sec. Kaachan said something about a stork called Bob…and what does she mean by 'I hate you?' She doesn't actually hate tousan, right?" he asked Ryu hopefully, who had joined his side. The man who towered over him gave a smile.
"Women get a tad emotional when giving birth. She'll be fine and guilty afterwards." He explained sagely, receiving a slow nod from the blonde. But then confusion carved itself into his face.
"Give birth? What about Bob?"
"Bob?"
"The stork!"
"What stork? I don't see a stork. Who's this Bob?"
"Did they tell you the stork delivering story?" Hao queried, his brow rising amusedly. "How pathetic. I thought my otouto was cooler than that." Hana turned to Hao, evidently more bewildered than before.
"Wait…so does she come from kaachan?"
"Uh huh."
Hana's brows shot up in an intrigued confusion.
"From where?"
"From-"
"YOH YOU WUSS! GET BACK HERE SO I CAN BREAK YOUR OTHER FIVE FINGERS!"
Hana blinked. "Kaachan?"
All heads turned towards the door as they heard another little squeak. Another deafening cracking sound was heard and Yoh yelling, LOUD. Hana cringed and was suddenly somewhat glad he wasn't in there.
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"Women." Ren scoffed as he heard Anna lash out a Yoh with threats. He shook his head. "Such an enigma."
Beside him Ryu made an offended sound.
"Puh-lease. You think Anna-okami is bad? That older sibling of yours kicked me…there."
HoroHoro, who was flinching whenever Anna (or Yoh) screamed, gave Ryu an incredulous look.
"How in all hells did Jun manage to kick you there?"
Hana blinked, yet again.
"What's there?"
"Ah, so many questions little one." Hao chuckled, ruffling Hana's unruly hair as he bypassed. Hana made a face at Hao's retreating back, somewhat annoyed that people constantly played with his hair, but his attention was diverted to Anna's loud screams once again. She sounded in a lot of pain. Then again, so did Yoh with his occasional wails. Except, the whole 'birth' thing and the whole 'Bob-the-stork' doesn't exist had him a little frustrated, so he would demand the truth when they came out-
"YOH NO BAKA! I'M GOING TO HACK AT YOU WITH THAT DAMN SWORD OF YOURS AND THEN TORTURE YOUR SOUL WHEN THIS IS OVER!"
-And when his currently…emotional mother calmed down.
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"I can't stand it!" Pirika exclaimed, gripping her hair in frustration. A calmly smiling Tamao, who must have been present at Hana's birth to be so collected, tapped Pirika on the back lightly. Jun was seated on a chair, giggling softly at her sister in laws antics.
"W-what if Ren harms Anna-sama's little girl?! I TOLD HIM to shave, but he wouldn't and-and-and-!"
"Pirika-san, please do calm down." Tamao cut in politely.
"Ah neesan," Jun requested pointedly at Pirika. "Can you get me some water? I'm afraid Ran is occupying my lap." With that she pinched his large cherub like cheeks affectionately, earning a series of high pitched giggles from the little boy. Pirika inhaled a deep breath and nodded, before sauntering out. Faust was tending to Anna at the moment, Eliza helping him as best she could. Tamao and Jun exchanged small grins, grateful that the room was silent-
"YOH!"
-Except for that…
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"There, got it!" Hana said triumphantly, proud to see a big grin on Yohmei's wrinkled face. He patted Hana on the head fondly before his eyes travelled to the door which led to the room events were unfolding. A smirk replaced his smile, which did not go unnoticed by Hana's sharp eyes (acquired from Anna). His delicate brows burrowed as Yohmei turned back to him, oblivious that Hana had seen his brief smirk. The smile was back.
"It's a nice present Hana. You worked well on the box too." He grinned.
Forgetting the smirk, Hana grinned back.
"Ayup, and when neesan comes I'm gonna give it to her!"
Hana jumped when the slightly ajar door was promptly shoved fully open. As though it were fate, the other occupants of the onsen had chosen to enter the room at that moment, surprised and relieved to see a smiling Faust there. He looked quite weary and Eliza was by his side. The two exchanged meaningful looks, before sidestepping out of the way. Hana gawked and looked up at Faust questioningly. Faust's smile broadened and he nodded.
A very confused Hana was led in by a fussing Pirika and cheerful Tamao, while the others queued up behind them and milled in.
The first thing he was drawn to was Anna, lying down on an elevated futon. She was panting heavily, eyes pinched closed with a concentrated look on her pale features. The duvet was drenched in her sweat. Hana blinked at her, before his ears were met with a yell, not dissimilar to Anna's. Well, it was more like a scream.
Yoh was holding the source of these damn deafening screams. Hana's forehead creased as he tried to figure out who that little baby…hold it…
Oh.
His face lit up in recognition.
Yup, that was his little sis.
Yup.
…
Oh…
"She's so tiny!" he remarked, flabbergasted.
His brows drew together as they rose.
Was he that tiny when he was born?
Yoh paused and turned to his son when the outburst met his ears, grinning widely. Hana's eyes grew large as he stood on his tiptoes, frowning as he attempted to see what his sister looked like. Hmm, there were tufts of gold…but they were somewhat darker than Anna's. A dirty blonde colour. Yoh grinned harder at Hana's perplexed expression and knelt down, allowing the curious lad to approach them. Immediately, she stopped crying and in a flash her eyes were open, piercing his own. He recoiled at her sharp glare, sweatdropping. He had the same colour eyes as Yoh, but she definitely had Anna's eyes.
It seemed based on the unfamiliarity of Hana, she didn't want him around. Somewhat saddened, Hana gave a downcast look to the ground, before the girls eyes widened. He looked up when he felt a tiny hand grab a long lock of his hair. He tensed and anxiously observed her eyes sparkled. He prevented himself from gulping. That was a pretty intent stare…
"Gah!" he pulled away sharply as she yanked forcefully on his blonde strands. She blinked blankly at him, enthralled by his hair and its sheer sunlight kissed look, before she mashed her hands together, trying to clap. Hana winced somewhat, but gave her a little smile. Apparently she had accepted him from the fact he had the same hair as Anna.
He had to duck out of the way when she tried to reach again and when she missed she started fussing and whimpering. Hana sweatdropped and edged away. He'd go check on Anna until his baby sister found a new hobby.
Yoh, who was laughing reached his feet and joined him.
All the girls were gathered around a very much worn Anna; chatting excitedly, asking how she was…She was giving one of her rare public smiles. They were hushed when the trio appeared and made way. Anna's eyes opened further as she gazed at the small child in a bundle that had been handed to her. Kino, despite her short stature had shoved and pulled people away and was currently peering at her great granddaughter, though she couldn't see. A smile wormed its way onto her usually controlled face. She could see what the girl looked like with her senses anyway.
She smirked cockily at the way Anna's eyes lit up.
She merely raised a brow but said nothing as similar dark eyes met with Anna's, wondering who this person was, before she remembered again and squirmed, giggling happily.
Hana sweatdropped again.
"Hana," his mother's voice whispered gently, snapping him out of his musings, "you've seen her…right? Well…if you want, you can come up here…and hold her."
His eyes widened considerably and he gawked at her, before grinning.
He crawled over to them, hoisted up by HoroHoro. Anna gave him a quick kiss on the forehead, before placing the little girl into his arms, adjusting her position so it was comfortable for both. She watched them carefully, very focused, just incase anything happened. She had to be alert. Yoh rolled his eyes playfully and embraced the blonde, who, not expecting that accidentally placed her hand on his and shifted her weight. When Yoh made a yipping noise, she looked questioningly at him, before her eyes found his hands. Her eyes widened and she winced.
"Uh…that happened last time…but I only got one last time…" her eyes landed on his other hand and she frowned. She kissed his cheek apologetically, her fingers gently massaging his own. "Gomen…" she looked incredibly guilty. Yoh grinned sheepishly, returning the kiss.
"S'fine. The shaman king can't be a wimp, can he?"
Seeing she had been forgiven without actually being forgiven, her guilty look was replaced by a smirk.
"Got that right. I will not have a wimp for a husband."
He grinned in response.
"Hey." Jeanne said, interrupting the moment as she watched Hana stare at his sister. "She needs a name right?"
Hana's features tightened, before his face lit up and he looked at his parents hopefully.
"Can I name her?" he questioned.
The couple's eyes widened and they exchanged incredulous looks, before turning them to Hana.
"You want to name her?" Anna asked as she hadn't heard right, not disguising the disbelief on her face. He nodded eagerly, giving her a puppy-dog smile that was more than impossible to refuse. Not that she would have anyway-
"I feel bad for HoroHoro, so how 'bout…HanaHana!"
The male Ainu blinked.
"Eh…?"
Hao gave him a horrified look, while the rest sweatdropped.
"You can't call her that!"
Hana made a face, the muscles in his face tensing as he contemplated, before he grinned madly, as if he had the perfect name.
"Yeah, how 'bout Sakura? We seem to have a flower thing in our family. Yohmei, Yoh, Hao, Asakura, Hana, Annabelle Rose Asakura…"
"How do you know my middle name Hana?" Anna asked, disgruntled that everyone knew.
HoroHoro grinned cheekily.
"Hee hee. Annabelle…"
Shame he was standing so close, because Anna had regained enough energy to hit him very hard.
The newborn giggled again and clapped.
Yohmei, who had greeted the new addition, looked at Hana expectantly and then recollection came to the blonde. Anna watched with confusion as he pulled something out from under his shirt, his small arms meekly encircling his sister, who was sitting up, leaning against him and smiling at everyone. He repositioned her hands and placed the gift in both of them, holding onto it as well. He smiled and rested his head atop hers, earning a giggle.
"It's another present, from both me and…Sakura."
He grinned at her, and the newborn seemed to get the hint and grinned back, before grinning at Anna. She probably didn't know what was going on actually, but something compelled.
"Such a pretty niece." Hao drawled, stroking her head. She giggled and caught his hand, moving it about. Hana took the gift and rolled his eyes playfully. She was obviously occupied with her uncle's hand. Hao turned his head to Yoh somewhat, smirking.
"It's a wonder she came from you looking like this. Probably got my genes just 'cause we're twins."
Yoh laughed sheepishly, while a smiling Anna took the gift and opened.
Geez, she was Anna! She wasn't allowed…
Aw damnit, she was grinning, like an energized cat.
"Its really sweet Hana." She whispered, tugging him and Sakura into a hug. Yoh walked around until he could hug them tightly from behind. They stayed like that for a while, everyone watching the heart-warming scene (HoroHoro rolled his eyes and muttered 'sappy' while the girls 'awwed'), until Anna elbowed Yoh in the ribs because he was crushing her.
But then, Hana frowned dismissively at his parents, one of which was apologizing abashed to his misses. They caught that and frowned back, bemused.
"S'wrong Hana?" Yoh asked, stuffing his hands into his pockets casually.
Hana's frown deepened.
"I want the truth about how Sakura was made."
-Owari-