Author's note: Back again! No angst this time, but it will come back. We have to have some angst in here.
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: I own nothing! Except for Rin, Akio ,and Hiro along with any other OC's I might mention besides Elecktra, Amba, and Arek.
Chapter six: The tree house
"Come on Rin! We finally got the tree house repaired! Hurry!"
The two girls raced along the back porch of Elecktra and Marik's house, all the way to the backyard where a wooden house up in the trees stood waiting for them. Rin grabbed the ladder first, climbing up it with Amba not far behind her. She climbed up and pulled herself onto the board, looking around the house with wide blue eyes. Uncle Marik had really outdone himself. The wood was spotless, all smooth and nice smelling. He had sanded it to the point where no one could get splinters.
The eight year old girl wandered around the tree house, waiting for Amba to catch up with her. She eventually did, and greeted Rin with a huge grin. "What do you think of the tree house Daddy built for us? Isn't it cool?"
Rin nodded. "I like it. Uncle Marik really did a good job."
"Daddy always does a good job on things like this."
Both girls giggled, but it was short lived when a voice called out from behind them. "What are you doing up here?"
They turned around to see Arek and Akio standing behind them, their arms crossed and unhappy looks on their faces. Amba raised an eyebrow towards her little brother. "I brought Rin up here to see the tree house Daddy made for us. Problem?"
Arek scowled, but Akio was the one who spoke up. "Yeah, no girls allowed."
The two girls stared at their brothers, jaws a gap slightly and their eyes blinking in confusion. "What?" Rin asked eventually. "What do you mean by no girls allowed?"
Arek nodded. "This is our tree house. Just for boys. No girls!"
Amba stepped forward, anger evident in her eyes. "Arekisandu Ishtar! You will let us up here and get rid of that stupid rule!"
"Make me!"
Amba growled, grabbing Rin by the hand and leading her down the ladder. They stomped into the house, right past Elecktra, who was making lunch. The older woman glanced at the two kids, eyebrows raised in question. "Is everything alright, girls?"
Amba nodded, continuing to pull Rin by the hand. "Everything is fine, Mom."
"Okay," Elecktra didn't sound convinced, but she let it drop. Amba dragged Rin into her room, closing the door and flopping onto her bed. Rin joined her soon after; the two of them glaring at the ceiling.
"Stupid boys," Rin grumbled. "I can't believe we have to put up with them for an entire week while Mom and Daddy are away on vacation."
"I know," Amba agreed, looking at her friend with angry lavender eyes. "We should do something about it."
"Like what?"
"Let's ignore them for the rest of the week."
Rin's eyes lit up, but it soon faded when a shadow of doubt crossed her eyes. "Do you think it will work?" she asked, a bit hesitant.
Amba shrugged. "I don't know, you're the one who can see the future."
"I READ the future Amba, I don't see it."
The two girls then giggled, deciding that they would carry out their plan the minute the boys came in. The two boys came in the minute Elecktra called for lunch. Rin and Amba were already eating their sandwiches when they ran in, laughing the entire time. "The tree house is really cool, Rin!" Akio told her though bites of his sandwich. "It's awesome!"
There was no reply.
Arek frowned. "Rin, Akio said something to you."
There was still no reply.
Both boys just shrugged, but Elecktra frowned from her spot behind the counter. "Girls, is everything alright?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at the two girls. Amba and Rin nodded, smiling at the other woman, but continued to ignore the boys.
(Tuesday)
"Amba, have you seen my race cars?" Arek asked, peeking into his sister's room. "Amba?"
Amba was busy handing a game piece to Rin, who didn't even look in Arek's direction. The two girls just continued to ignore him, so he shrugged his shoulders and walked away. Rin glanced at Amba, who just giggled. "It's working," she whispered to the older girl. "Our brothers are starting to get annoyed."
"Good!"
They just laughed again and continued playing their game. This continued all the way to dinner time when the whole Ishtar family, including the twins sat down to dinner. Things were going smoothly when Akio spoke up, looking at Rin with angry eyes. "Rin, why won't you talk to me? It's starting to get annoying!"
Rin didn't answer, she just continued to eat her dinner.
Elecktra finally had to clear her throat, looking at the four kids in disapproval. "Spill it you two," she ordered, looking at her daughter and adopted niece. "There's something going on and I'm tired of you two giving your brothers the silent treatment."
Amba sighed. "Arek and Akio won't let us in the tree house. They say it's for boys only," she glared at her brother. "So Rin and I decided to ignore them until they begged for forgiveness."
Marik's laughter didn't help the situation very much. He soon stopped after Elecktra gave him a stern look. He looked at the kids with a half smile and still amused eyes. "Kids, the tree house is for everyone."
Arek sighed. "But I thought you said it was for me."
Marik paused, his eyes looking back tracked for a minute before groaning, smacking his forehead. "I did say that, didn't I?"
"Yes!"
Marik shook his head again. "I didn't mean it like that Arek, I meant to say it was for you and Amba," he looked at the twins. "And for Rin and Akio when they decide to come over."
Arek sighed. "So it's not for me?"
"Technically it is, but you have to share it."
Elecktra raised her eyes to the ceiling. "Kids, you have to learn to share. The whole boys only and girls only thing is stupid and mean. Look at what it's done for you. Nothing."
Akio looked at the girls, his eyes downcast. "Sorry Rin, Amba," he poked his food. "Sorry for not letting you in the tree house."
"Yeah," Arek agreed. "Sorry."
Elecktra nodded, satisfaction on her face. "Good. Now tomorrow, I better see you all sharing that tree house."
The kids all glanced at each other and nodded. Dinner was continued on in silence, but not a bad silence. Both boys were glad that the girls were talking to them again, but they were still a little upset that their secret fortress would now have girly stuff in it.
Needless to say, the next day, their tree house was covered with dolls and teacups.
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