Disclaimer: I do not own Pucca or any of the characters in this fan fiction. This a simple fan fiction, I have always loved Garu and Pucca so I decided to write a fiction.
Garu's Pov:
Abyo got the hint halfway through Sooga and left me alone, slamming my door shut I grabbed another soda and popped the top. Chugging the can till it was empty I grabbed another and walked toward the center of my room, my table caught my attention I stood in front of it and looked at the decorations that littered it. Small dried up flowers from Pucca, confetti and ribbons from the Christmas festival, picture frames took up the most room: one of all of us (Abyo, Ching, Pucca, and myself), one of just me and Abyo, a Christmas photo from the festival of us, me wearing the cursed tie on my birthday, some one got (and sent me a copy of it) a photo of me giving Pucca a bouquet of flowers after she defeated Ring Ring because she was crying, the once haunted photo of what appears to be us, and one of us in front of the Gho Rong for her Birthday a few months ago. I grabbed the photo and looked at it she was clinging to my arm as usual, her head nuzzling my shoulder, blush taking her cheeks, and I had a small smile too. Setting the photo down, the phone began ringing. "Hello?" I answered. "What? Where was the last anyone had seen her? With who?!" I spoke with Dumpling and hung the phone up quickly grabbing my sword and heading to the forest.
Third person Pov:
"Even you to?" Pucca yelled and the ninja cowered. "Well it is mostly because Garu hasn't been around to fight!" Tobe said rubbing the back of his head. "Oh my… Noodles!" She yelled stomping the ground. Tobe's face turned blue and he backed away slowly. "What do you want Tobe!" She said balling her fists. "I already told you… uh Vengeance!" He yelled and soon regretted it. "I may be trying to get over him but that doesn't mean he is not my friend and I won't protect him!" Pucca said grabbing the collar of his top and holding him close so they were eye to eye. "Uh yes… well maybe… we can forget I said that," Tobe's eyes looked from her to the ground and back. Pucca's face grew red and before she could punch him she was stopped by the sight of a soda can. "Huh?" She asked and took the can from Tobe. She raised an eyebrow and he looked down, "Not many know this but I have given the whole "vengeance thing up long ago. I actually trained my ninja's and we mostly stay in our dojo, the thing is I realized I was so caught up in whatever my reasons for hating Garu that I wasn't living a full life. One thing we have in common was our stubbornness toward Garu," He said and popped the tab on the soda and sipped from it. Pucca grabbed his hand and lead him deeper to the forest.
"Why are we in this hidden cave?" Tobe asked as the roar of a waterfall filled the cave. "So we can talk without disruptions," Pucca said and lead him deep into the cave to the room where Destiny played his keyboard for her on the stage. It was empty now except for a few pillows to sit on, the curtain and beaded curtain at the entrance of the room. Tobe and Pucca sat on the pillows and drank their sodas, "I guess it is foolish to rely on another boy of whom you have no interest in to cure your sorrows but I wasn't sure where else to turn," She said and pulled out a lunch box she had with her. "Well I could kidnap you and he could save you and beat me up for old times sake," Tobe suggested and her face grew pink. "I don't want to force my affection on him anymore!" She said pulling out two pairs of chopsticks. Taking one Tobe felt a little warmth in his chest and said, "Who said anything about forcing your affection on him? It'd get you two alone for a bit," He shrugged and popped a steamed vegetable into his mouth and smiled. "Did you cook this Pucca?" He asked taking another few bites. "I always cook my own food… unless I am eating at the Gho Rong or leftovers," She said grabbing a dumpling and eating it. They continued to eat and chat for a while.
"You know I never thought I'd be saying this but… thank you for cheering me up Tobe," Pucca grabbed him and pulled him into a hug. Tobe panicked at first but relaxed and Pucca released him. "Um you wanna have dinner?" She asked. "Dinner?" Tobe asked and his eyes grew. "Yeah as acquaintances," Pucca said motioning him to follow her. At the Gho Rong the three uncles were pacing worry filled their faces when Pucca lead Tobe through the doors and to a table. "Pucca!" They exclaimed and got into a protective stance between her and Tobe. "Don't worry I am fine. Just having some noodles with an acquaintance," She told them and her stomach growled which caused her to giggle and blush nervously. "Acquaintance?" Dumpling asked looking at Tobe. The uncles shrugged and went to prepare the noodles. "So I guess I'm not the only one wanting change in their life," Pucca commented playing with her chopsticks. "Heh yeah. I once lived for fighting but… ooh maybe after dinner I could show you my… secret obsession?" He said whispering to her. "Sure," She smiled. The noodles came soon after they started talking and they began eating. "You know as no offense to the chef s of course but I love your cooking a little better Pucca," Tobe said wiping his mouth with a napkin. "Oh well I learned from the best," Pucca blushed nervously. "You don't think she likes this ninja do you?" Dumpling asked. "I hope not… we called Garu earlier after seeing the two disappearing in the woods while we went shopping," the other two said in unison. After eating Pucca and Tobe left again she followed him under the pale moonlight toward his house. Garu had seen the two leaving the restaurant and took a double take. "Pucca?" He softly mumbled. "Is she trying that hard to forget about me? Dating my childhood rival?" He thought to himself. He shadowed them and was ready to draw his blade when Tobe reached to grab Pucca when her back was turned.
"This is my prized one," Tobe said with wide, glossy eyes. "Ooh," Pucca looked at the beautiful orchid in a hand crafted ivory pot, small pink blossoms were carved to stick out like real flowers, with traditional painting mountains carved in, and a beautiful crane as well. "Oh my it is so beautiful," Pucca said and touched the soft petal of the magenta colored orchid. Tobe watched her fingers carefully caress the carvings, studying the textures and her eyes closed as her hand reached the crane. "It has so many etchings to give it a feathery look she said eyes still closed her hand slightly brushed his and came to the hidden addition. "What is this?" She asked running her hand over it. "A yin yang symbol but there seems to be something set in it," She said letting her fingers explore it. "Yes onyx and a pearl," Tobe said turning it so she can see. Her eyes grew large and she poked at it and looked at the beautiful pot. "Here. I want you to take it," He said handing her the pot. "What? But it is your prized one," Pucca said holding it to her chest. "Yes which is why I'd rather give it to someone who'd appreciate it and have it where everyone can see it or at least they can see it everyday, than leave here in my secret garden." He said motioning her to look at the other filled, empty, and unfinished pots. "Here to make it officially your own," He pulled a red ribbon out and wrapped it around the lip of the pot and tied a beautiful bow. "I always knew it was missing something but never knew what," He said looking at it then her. "Thank you," She smiled. Garu sheathed his sword and sunk inside. "Even my worst enemy treats her nicer than I do or did," he thought to himself and hit his head against the tree. Pucca walked home slowly and held the pot to her chest smiling. Her uncles were pacing again when she entered holding a potted orchid and headed upstairs to her room. "Was that a potted orchid?" Dumpling asked. They all stared at the stairs in wonder and sweat covered their brows.
The morning sun brightened the land but every villager was dense… except Dada, Ring Ring, Lazlo, Tobe, and Pucca. She seemed cheery enough waiting tables and making deliveries. "Pucca, you have an um delivery for Garu." Dumpling told her and she grabbed the take out box and headed to her scooter. "Oh my lotus blossom!" Lazlo yelled dancing toward her. "Hey Lazlo," She said trying a smile. "Oh my sweet Pucca won't you join me for a stroll?" He asked waiting for her to take his arm. "Oh I can't I have to make some deliveries," She said holding up the take out box. "Garu?" He read and looked at her with an eyebrow raised. "Yeah he just called in an order," She shrugged. She started her scooter and drove down the streets of Sooga. Normally she'd race to make sure she had time to spare for the delivery but she wanted to emotionally prepare herself for seeing him since she snapped at him. Finally arriving with fifteen minuets to spare Pucca slowly made her way to the door, reaching it she knocked. She took deep breaths and reassured herself of her strength and she was doing this for her own good. Garu opened the door and Pucca handed him the take out box, she waited for him to pay her but when he just stared at her she raised her hand. He grabbed it and pulled her into the house taking her off guard.
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