"Yay! I made another hoop! I won!", cried Yachiru. The tiny pink haired shinigami wiggled excitedly in the hands of a giant, spiked-haired eye path shinigami, Kenpachi. They were at a basketball shooting hoops game, in which Kenpachi had to lift up Yachiru in order for her to see the basket. The owner of the game handed her a stuffed cheerleader teddy bear with the pun puns glued to the paws. Kenpachi placed her on the ground for her to jump up and down happily. "Teehee! I made all hopes by myself and without no body's help. I'm a basketball star!", Yachiru proudly declared. Kenpachi rolled his eye but grinned. As much as Yachiru could be a brat, he couldn't deny how he valued her as like his daughter.
"Heh. Sure, whatever kid. Have you forgotten who had to lift you up so you can reach the basket just now?", he stated. Yachiru playfully stuck out her tongue.
"Doesn't matter, I'm still a basketball superstar. I can beat Kenpachi-kun anytime!". Kenpachi rolled his eye again but let it go.
"Fine, fine. Come on, let's get ya some cotton candy". Yachiru grabbed his hand without hesitation.
"Yummy, cotton candy!", she said. After she received her treat from the snack and sweets market, Kenpachi turned around and surprisingly spotted a familiar captain from Soul Society standing by a magic show game, Byakuya.
"Well, what do ya know….he's here too….", Kenpachi trailed. "Come on, Yachiru. Let's go talk with Mr. Byakuya". Yachiru pouted.
"Awww, I don't want to talk to boring Mr. Byakuya right now. I want to play more games". She pointed back to the games arena. Kenpachi sighed, knowing how boring Byakuya really can be to hand around with, especially for children.
"Alright Yachiru. You can go back to the games, but stay in the arena and don't go too far. I'll be back later". Smiling brightly, Yachiru ran to the area, waving.
"Thanks Kenpachi-kun! Good-bye!". Kenpachi watched her go then turned and walked away. Yachiru began skipping as soon as she returned to the area where she last played, closing her eyes and thinking of all the things she did today. From the awesome games to the phenomenal rides, she basically never wanted to leave the carnival with everyone. She started thinking what her friends were doing; she wondered what kind of 'delicious' foods Orihime convinced Ichigo to taste, what rides Toshiro and Momo ridden together, or how many root beers Rangiku gulped in one day. She even started wondering what Kenpachi and Byakuya were planning to do together.
Yachiru's train of thoughts were suddenly interrupted as soon as she bumped into someone and fell to the ground, dropping her prized bear and cotton candy on the ground. "Hey, watch where you're going!", snapped a gruff, squeaky voice. Yachiru looked up to see a tiny, dark orange haired boy with a girl with shiny raven hair and two pigtails. Jinta and Ururu.
"Jinta!", Yachiru said shocked. "What are you doing here?! And look what you made me do! You made me drop my cotton candy and Kenpachi-kun just bought it for me!". She glared at him while getting on her feet, rubbing her behind. Jinta snorted and crossed his arms, glaring back.
"Ha! Serves ya right for not pay attention where you're going!", he snapped back. "What are you doing here anyway? Shouldn't ya be with that big stupid oaf, Kenpachi?". Yachiru stomped her foot and balled her tiny fists.
"Don't call Kenpachi-kun an oaf! He's big and strong, and a thousand times better than you!". Jinta snorted again.
"Oh, please. I can knock that pirate looking wannabe hard on the ground so hard, even my fist will go through his eye patch".
Yachiru grew angrier. "Shut up! Kenpachi-kun is the best! He'll never let a pip squeak loser take him down, like you!"
"I'm no pip squeak loser!"
"Are too!"
"Am not!"
"Are too!"
"AM NOT!"
"ARE TOO!"
"Um…hey….guys…", spoke up Ururu's frighteningly shy tiny voice. She tried her best to break up the fight, reaching out a hand to catch their attention. Yachiru and Jinta sprung their heads at her simultaneously.
"What?!", they both shouted. Ururu flinched a little, then cleared her throat.
"Well, uh…m-maybe you guys shouldn't be fighting in the middle of the crowd like this….". She paused and looked down shyly, then raised her head up again at them. "Um….maybe we should just play some games together? P-please?". Yachiru and Jinta blinked at Ururu for a moment, then glanced at each other and quickly shifted their heads away the other direction and crossed their arms.
"Tsst. Let's go. I don't want to be wasting my time arguing with baby Little Miss Muffet here anyway", Jinta replied. He started walking. "Come on, Ururu". Ururu nodded and turned to Yachiru, who was still crossing her arms glaring at Jinta through her.
"Yachiru? Will you come with us? Please?". Yachiru pouted her tiny lips into a stubborn frown but nodded.
"Humph! Fine then, I'll go. But only because you ask me nicely, and you're my friend too. Unlike that beady-eyed pip squeak over there!"
"Hey! I heard that, you baby! Why don't ya say that to my face!", Jinta shouted over his shoulder as he waited for the girls to catch up. Yachiru started to run up to him with a readied fist, but Ururu placed a hand over her shoulder and stopped her.
"Um, you guys, please stop with the fighting again?", she asked softly. Jinta and Yachiru glared at each other a final time, then the three started walking together. Yachiru was on the left side, Jinta was on the right, and Ururu was in the middle, suffering from the bitter, grudging moment between the two.
They kept walking past some more games, trying to decide which one seemed more awesome. "I think we should play this one", Yachiru said, pointing to a water squirting game. Jinta flipped his hand at it.
"No way, that's for babies. Let's play this one". He pointed to a powder puff bibi gun hunt.
"No! You shouldn't play with guns, they're dangerous! I say we play this one!", Yachiru remarked, pointing back on the water shooting game.
"What are ya talking about? It isn't a dangerous game because we all know those are not real guns! No way I'm playing for plastic colored guns just to squirt water when I got water hose for my garden at home. Water guns are for babies!"
"Is not!"
"Is too!
"Is not!"
"Is too!
"Not!
"Too!"
Ururu sighed tiredly as she kept walking in the middle between her friends. She really wished they would stop fighting. Suddenly, she spotted the tiny purple tent with a sign. After she read it, she found the reason to interrupt their bickering argument. "Um…hey guys. Look over there". They all stopped walking as Jinta and Yachiru looked where Ururu was pointing at the tent.
"What's that?", Jinta asked. They walked over to have a better look at the tent. He read the sign and then made a disgusted face. "What? A fortune teller? You had us walked the way over here for this stupid, baby stuff?!", he snapped at Ururu. "How stupid can you be? Don't tell me you actually believe in this garbage!". Yachiru finally smiled happily and clapped her hands.
"Oh goody! Fortune telling! This is a great idea, Ururu!", she replied. Ururu looked down at the ground and kick the grass gently with her sandals, her hands behind her back.
"Well, uh…I kinda thought it would be something new to try out for once. A-and, I also kinda like fortune telling myself….." Jinta groaned turned away from the tent.
"Two birds of a feather. Fine then, if you girls want to go on some stupid baby fortune telling, go ahead. No way I'm spending my money on this crap". Jinta began walking away until a woman's sultry voice stopped him on his tracks from the tent.
" 'Crap' you say….?", responded the voice. "Why young man, I resent that remark. Especially coming from a tiny little 'pip squeak' youngster". The voice gave a soft chuckle. Jinta sprung around angrily.
"Hey! Who said that!", he shouted, balling his fists. "I ain't no pip squeak youngster! I may be short, but I can fight!".
"Well then, why don't you come inside and prove me wrong, young man", the voice answered. "That is of course….unless you're afraid of the future". Yachiru then smiled mockingly with her hands on her hips at Jinta.
"Yeah, pip squeak! What are ya, chicken? You're scarrrreeeddd?", she trailed sarcastically. Jinta's face grew a little more redder.
"Shut up, Yachiru! I'll show you not to call me that for a second time! And get out of my way, I'll show that lady who's boss too!". He roughly brushed past Yachiru, who kept her smug smile and followed into the tent. Ururu was especially curious and followed behind them quietly. When the three kids got in, they were surprised to see a middle aged woman sitting on her chair at the small rounded table, sweetly smiling at them.
"Oh my, what sweet, adorable looking children you are!", Elisa commented brightly. She stood up and walked to the children, kneeling down so she could be close to their small height. "How cute. "I just love children. They all full of such life, such spirit and energy. Let me guess, you two lovebirds came together?", she asked, glancing at Yachiru and Jinta and winked.
Both their eyes grew wide over what Elisa just said, and made disgusted faces. "No way!", they shouted together.
"She's not my girlfriend! Not in another five hundred years will she ever be! Better get your facts straight, lady!", Jinta exclaimed. Yachiru turned her head away.
"Yeah! No way will I ever date a pip squeak loser like him anyways! Yuck!", she replied. They both faced the other direction from each other, arms crossed. Ururu kept silent in the back of the room, sighing and shaking her head. Elisa laughed.
"Oh yes, kids can be so adorable. Especially in the act of first puppy love!". She got up and sat back down on her chair. She reached out her hand at the children. "Come on now, dearies. Would you like to know your future?". Jinta stood where he were and didn't move an inch.
"Puh! Yeah right, lady. Do you think you can trick us into that dumb hocus pocus magic just because we're kids? We all know fortune tellers ain't real".
"Oh, but rest assured, young man. I'm beyond the real deal", Elisa defended. "How about I show you kids how un-hocus pocus my powers can be. Would you like to be first then, baby doll?". Elisa smiled at Yachiru sweetly. Yachiru's brown chocolate eyes beamed with excitement and nodded her head fast.
"Oh yes! Oh yes! I want to be first!". She ran and climbed her way to the other chair, but stood up so she could reach Elisa's hand. The fortune teller smiled more.
"Alright then, cutey pa-tootie. Are you ready? Give me your hand so I can read your palm and I'll close my eyes". Yachiru did what she was told and Elisa began the meditation. Jinta leaned against the tent wall and rolled his eyes. Ururu stared at the two by the table, wondering what kind of things Elisa was seeing. After several moments, Elisa opened her eyes and smiled warmly at the shinigami girl. "My, oh my, it seems you're going to have an exciting new life that's not far from now". Yachiru stared at the woman curiously.
"Really? What did you see?", she asked.
"Well, sweety, it seems you love all kinds of candy and treats, don't you?". Yachiru nodded proudly and smiled. "That explains why I see your ownership to a built popular candy shop, a store filled with all the types of candy created on earth". Yachiru jumped up and down on her seat.
"Oh goody, goody! I always wanted to have a candy shop of my own! Now I'll have one like Mr. Urahara does! I get to have all the candy I want and I don't get to share!". Elisa giggled and patted Yachiru's head. Ururu grinned a little and Jinta snorted. 'What a baby indeed', he thought. ' Wooowww, a candy store. Big whoop…'.
"And there's more for you, my dear", Elisa continued. Yachiru leaned forward on the table to hear eagerly. "You'll also get a chance to make your voice be heard and dream come true entering a popular singing contest show, and when you grow up, you'll marry a wonderful, familiar man that will make you happy and share the same candy shop with you". At this, Elisa mentally chuckled from the result on what she saw. Yachiru clapped her hands together and jumped on top of the table to hug Elisa.
"Yeeeee! Thank you so much, Ms. Elisa. I'm so happy! I will finally get to sing and marry the guy of my dreams! He'll be my prince charming!". Yachiru jumped off the table and walked to Ururu. "Isn't that great, Ururu? I'm finally going to sing and get married!". Ururu gave a small, gentle smile and nodded.
"Oh yes, Yachiru. That, uh, that does seems wonderful". Jinta smirked and snorted again.
"Ha! Someone's gonna marry you? All I gotta say is that I'll feel sorry for the 'lucky man' once he finds out he'll be dealing with a crybaby like you". Yachiru turned to Jinta and stuck out her tongue, glaring.
"Shut up Jinta! At least I will get married, unlike you. And it won't be a fraidy-cat pip squeak loser like you!".
"You shut up, crybaby!", Jinta barked back.
"No, you!"
"No, you!"
"No, you!"
"No, you!"
"No---"
"Alright, kids", Elisa interrupted motherly. She held out her hands as a signal for a time out warning. "That's enough fighting. No matter what, everyone's future is good all the same. Since this young man still doesn't want a turn to prove him wrong about me, how about you then, sweet pea? Would you like to go next?". She looked at Ururu, who flinched when it was her turn and looked down quickly. Yachiru glanced back at the shy girl.
"Yeah, Ururu! Don't be shy! Ms. Elisa is really, really nice. She'll be able to tell you your future!", she stated encouragingly. Ururu bit her lower lip at first, but slowly nodded and started walking to the table. She stopped and gave a small curtsy bow with her knee-length pink summer skirt.
"Um…I-it's a pleasure to meet you, M-Ms. Elisa", she nearly whispered, bowing her head down from eye contact. Elisa only smiled at her genuinely and held out her hand again.
"Awww, don't be shy, sweetheart. I won't bite. Let's see what the future has in store for a sweet, wonderful girl like you. Please sit down". Ururu slowly looked up and glanced at Elisa's smiling expression, who winked back at her. Ururu nodded and sat on the chair and gave the woman her right hand. "Very good then, sweety. Now here I go". Elisa closed her eyes and began reading on the little girl's palm for several more minutes, then finally released her. "See? That wasn't so bad, now was it? It looks like you're going to have a bright, fun future as well". Ururu stared at her hopingly.
"R-really? What did you see, Ms. Elisa?"
"Whether you believe it or not, you truly are a very beautiful girl, inside and out. And you shouldn't let no one else tell you anything different, even you family and friends. That explains why I see a good fortune of you entering a modeling competition". Ururu's face grew surprised and so did Yachiru. Even Jinta raised an eyebrow over what he heard.
"I-I am?", Ururu asked speechlessly. "I could possibly become a model?" She never admitted to anyone, not even Jinta, but she always wanted to be a model when she grew up, and hopefully taller and fuller like Rangiku. America's Next Top Model was of course her ultimate favorite show. And now she had the chance of entering the contest herself someday? And make it to the finals and be a part of an industry with one of her inspirational celebrities, Tyra Banks? This truly was an amazing outcome for her to learn. Elisa nodded and touched Ururu's hand gently on the table.
"Yes, dear. It takes more than just looks and talent to be a model. It is the strength and kindness of the heart within a girl that makes her beautiful in so many ways, as long as you use your heart for good. I see that in you, dear. Which is why I see you expanding that new found courage and confidence, and sharing it with other young girls and woman in your environment. You'll be able to influence them not being afraid of reaching their goals and dreams. You'll be able to help them learn how to love, respect, and understand themselves as beautiful, proud human beings. All thanks to your own sponsorship that'll dedicate to young, hopeful young women everywhere". Elisa winked at Ururu again. "It will also help you raise your voice of reason a lot louder and stronger, and it shall be heard through the eyes of others".
Ururu suddenly felt warmth growing inside her chest. Not only will she be able to become a successful model one day, but she will actually find the courage to become a spokeswoman too? Ururu started feeling joyous with her future. She was thrilled to know that she'll make a difference for others and become a role model for young audiences, just like Trya. The fact that she'll be following in her idol's footsteps made her feel even more stronger and determined right now. Ururu got off her seat and hugged Elisa, smiling. "Thank you very much, Ms. Elisa", she said. "I promise I'll make all girls everywhere be proud of who they are!". She balled a fist against her tiny chest, having a spark of confidence in her dark blue eyes.
Elisa nodded. "Good girl! There's that newfound strength already! I know you can do it".
"Yeah, me too, Ururu!", Yachiru cheered. "That's great you get to be a mode when you grow up! We can even be in magazines together when we be rich and famous!". Ururu blushed and smiled nervously. But Jinta, on the other hand, had doubts.
"Oh come on! Ururu becoming a model? She's even scared shy standing up close in front of the customers once they come in Urahara's store! What makes you think she'll be brave enough to walk down a runway in front of hundreds of people?". Elisa turned her attention on the short-tempered, bullying little boy.
"Oh? Don't judge a book by it's cover, young man. Before you know it, this little birdie could actually grow into a full grown one and spread her longer wings". Jinta only snorted the third time.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. Don't lecture me on the ole' 'looks can be deceiving' speech. I still say all of this is bogus, lady". Elisa quirked an irritated eyebrow. As much as she loved children, snotty and disrespectful one were not her favorites. What adult would love a child like that? Not to mention she was getting pretty sick and tired of dealing with more arrogant, smart-ass people for the rest of the day.
"You know, young man, that's no way to talk to your elders like that. If you truly think I'm bogus, then why don't you come up here and prove it to you that I'm not, and you're wrong?", Elisa replied back. Jinta shook his head.
"Forget it. It's all fake anyway. How can you prove to me that it's really gonna happen?"
"Oh shut up and just get up there, Jinta", spoke out Ururu. Everyone turned and was shock at the timid little girl's surprisingly new outburst. Jinta was taken back especially, for his eyes widened a little over the insult.
"What… did ya say, Ururu?", he asked taken back. Ururu stared back at her friend with a steady, calm, and firm expression.
"I said to just shut up and get your turn, like we both did, Jinta", she continued. "Why don't you just give it a try instead of doubting about something you don't even know if it's real or know yet? Besides, I'm getting a little tired of you bringing me and Yachiru down with your mean comments and bullying. Just because I don't look like a model now, doesn't mean I won't grow up to be that strong, gorgeous woman ever. And not only will I be gorgeous, but I also will expand my experiences and intellect in helping others someday. So stop bringing people down and worry about your own dreams and goals. Unless…..". Ururu finally paused and began smiling. "You really are a pip-squeak loser scardy cat". Yachiru beamed brighter and burst out laughing over what Ururu said. It was great to see her friend gain that newfound confidence already. This will teach Jinta to appreciate her more better.
Jinta couldn't move since he was filled with complete shock, disbelief, and anger. He couldn't believe that the very same timid girl is able to attack him verbally now. And as much as he hate to admit it, he actually felt offended. Could it be that Ururu's fortune from Elisa paid off after all, and brought out this new cocky attitude? Jinta quickly erased his embarrassment and glared at Ururu. "H-hey! Don't talk to me like that! I'm no scardy cat!", he said.
"Then why don't you come over now?", Elisa added, still patiently waiting for the boy to have his turn. "Come on now, there's no need to keep playing proud and king. Just let me tell you what your future holds". Jinta looked at Elisa for a long time, deciding whether to give in and take her offer. Yachiru smirked and crossed her arms.
"You heard the lady, scardy cat. Go on and let her read your future!", she playfully spat out.
"I told you to shut up crybaby! Fine then, I'll prove to you that I ain't scared of no fortune telling garbage, but I'm only doing this to prove my point. Not because you guys are convincing me too!". He grudgingly sat down on the chair and pulled out his hand towards Elisa. "Here", he said gruffly. "Let's get this over with". Elisa mentally sighed and wanted to shake his head. 'Such a rude, impatient little lad', she had. She took Jinta's hand and closed her eyes to center herself and begin the meditation. Jinta kept staring at her boringly while Yachiru and Ururu looked at each other and shrugged. After ten minutes, Elisa opened her eyes. "Well, what did you see lady?", Jinta asked and crossed his arms. To his surprise, Elisa formed another warm smile at him. The three kids wondered what was wrong with her. Yachiru and Ururu specifically wondered was there something hilarious or embarrassing Elisa saw for Jinta.
"Hahahaha, this is so cute than I imagined", she said giggling. Jinta frowned.
"Hey, what's so funny? Did you see me do something stupid or whatever?", he asked irritably. Elisa shook her head.
"Well, no, not exactly. There's nothing funny or nothing bad about your future. Well to start it off, you obviously love to fight, so you'll most likely establish a martial arts training dojo of your own. You'll even participate in a world boxing championship ". Jinta raised an amuse eyebrow. How did this woman knew he loved fighting and always wanted a dojo of his own? She never even met him.
"Really? I really am gonna have my own martial arts school? Well ha! That's great! I always knew that my fighting gifts will pay off in the long run!". He seated back in the chair and smiled arrogantly.
Elisa nodded. "True, true, I suppose. Well, here's another good tip. You'll also get to marry a beautiful, gifted young woman that will make you happy too". Jinta's smile widened more. He was thinking that Elisa was referring to Yuzu, Ichigo's sister. He had to admit she's a real cute girl to have a dumb-ass brother like Ichigo.
"Oh that's great! I'm finally gonna hook up with Yuzu! I was going to try and see if I could ask her out this Saturday to a movie and----"
"Not necessarily", Elisa interrupted slowly. Jinta looked at her confusedly, so did Yachiru and Ururu. "Well, you see, your significant other will actually be a friend that you know too well….and is fighting right now. And she is actually going to be a singer…. Who will own a candy store….and has cute, short pink hair…..". Elisa beamed and shifted her eyes on Jinta then Yachiru, winking. Ururu's eyes widened, for she knew where the woman was getting at. So did Jinta and Yachiru, as they slowly turned around and faced each other terrifyingly.
"You-you don't mean---", Jinta startled, pointing at Yachiru with a shaky finger.
"J-J-Jinta do you?!", Yachiru's high pitched voice squealed from her tiny throat, pointing back at the boy in the same manner.
"And Y-Yachiru?!", Jinta screamed. And with that, Ururu and Elisa burst out another hysterical laugh. Ururu was even bending down her knees, trying not to laugh out tears. Elisa stood up and walked over to the small children, kneeling down and laughed some more.
"Awww, that's right you two cutesy lovey doveys! It's no wonder you two fight all the time! You know the old say, the reason a boy and girl tease each other too much is because they're actually attracted to one another! Like I said, first puppy love is in the air!". Elisa patted both of the kids' head while Ururu continued laughing.
"So that explains why you guys just won't give it a rest? I should have know it was infatuation after all!". Yachiru and Jinta stared at Elisa over what she told them. They slowly turned to one another again and fell silent for a very long time. Then finally, a nerve struck them.
"EWWWWWWW!! NO WAAAAAYYYY!!", they both shouted each other. They both ran out of the tent and ran separate ways from each other. Ururu and Elisa kept laughing as they watch the two go until it was time for Ururu to catch up with her friend. She gave Elisa a hug.
"Well bye, Ms. Elisa. And thanks for everything. Don't worry, I'll be sure to send you some pictures of their wedding day!", she said giggling while waving and leaving the tent. Elisa winked back and smiled.
"I'll be looking forward to them", she responded giggling and sat down on her chair. "Aw yes, children can be adorable".
Ururu finally caught up to Jinta and started her teasing play. "Hey, wait up Jinta! Didn't you want to say good bye to Mrs. Jinta first?", she asked teasingly. Jinta stopped running to catch his breath and glared at his friend.
"Sh-shut up Ururu! I'll never marry that crybaby Yachiru! Never, ever! You'll have to drug me first if I was to ever to that!". Ururu continued teasing Jinta.
"Oh don't be like that. I think you guys will make the perfect couple. You two do belong together!"
"I said shut up!", Jinta shouted, covering his ears. He started jogging away from Ururu. But that didn't stop her from jogging after him, singing her mocking song. "What's the matter, Jinta? Still too shy to admit you love Yachiru?"
"Shut up!"
"Jinta and Yachiru sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G---"
"I said SHUT UP!!", Jinta screamed. He never thought he'd say this but….he already missed that shy, timid Ururu that didn't talk at all.
Yachiru finally saw Kenpachi as she ran down the games arena. She ran up to the giant shinigami and hugged him tightly. "Kenpachi-kun!", she cried with relief.
"There you are, Yachiru! I thought I told you not to go far", Kenpachi answered worryingly. "What's the matter? You look like you seen a ghost. Or was it a hollow you saw?"
"Even worse, Kenpachi-kun", Yachiru said. She raised her head to face him from hugging on his chest.
"Well, what is it?"
"Kenpachi-kun….", she said calmly. "Promise me that whatever you do…..don't let me marry Jinta". Kenpachi's worried expression turned into a bizarre, confused one.
"Uh…uh…eh?", he questioned the adorably weird daughter of his.