A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading.
Disclaimer: I do not own Vanguard G or its characters
Chapter Ten: Foreseen Party
Chrono's POV
I was riding my bike to Card Capitol 2 glad I have the paper. I know they're having a party, they're not that good at hiding things. They're units aren't either.
When I got there the sign said it was closed for cleaning making me sigh. I opened the door sighing again at the darkness.
"Are you here Kamui?" I asked before the lights flickered on. I heard popping noises before I was covered in confetti. It surprised me and I really don't like confetti.
"Surprise! Welcome to the next Grade!" Kamui, Shin, Tsuneto, Karl, and Kei said. Next thing I know a sash is on me and I'm in front of a table covered in food.
"Dig in everyone" Kamui said with a smile but I was still dazed. I knew it was a party but not what kind. I haven't been to one on Earth so I don't even know what a party is.
"What is this?" I asked pulling at the sash. I don't like being the center of attention either.
"Going up a Grade is a big deal. It definitely calls for a celebration!" Kamui said. "You don't have to make a big deal about it.
Why am I wearing this sash anyway?" I asked wanting to take it off. "You can't fight it now that we started.
Shin even let me close the shop early so we could set up" Kamui explained. "We're wasting valuable party time. Can we dig into the food?" Tsuneto asked, I saw the other two nod.
"I guess" I said trying to take off the sash. "It's like you never cut lose in your life" Kamui said exasperated making me stop.
"No I haven't, never even been to a party" I was nonchalant is telling him that. Kamui and the rest were shocked before Kamui handed me a drink. I took it before they made a toast.
Kamui asked if they got enough food before I looked down at the sash again. I heard a camera shutter before looking up.
"It's good that you leveled up to Grade 2 so quickly. It's really impressive you know" Shin said. "And you finished in style by getting points from defeating Jaime Alcaraz" Kamui said.
He gave me a thumbs up in the process. "I was on the edge of my seat.
Not every game can keep me guessing till the very end" Kamui was vibrating when he told me that. "I was geeking out!" Karl said before he explained why. "The probability of getting a card of every Grade is mathematically awesome" Karl explained.
Tsuneto was saying something but I was trying to take a drink. Before I could he slapped me on the back annoying me.
"It's more than that" I told him before Karl spoke. "Why would a player like Jaime Alcaraz accept your challenge in the first place?" Karl asked. I was about to correct him when Kamui spoke.
He said the same thing as Ibuki, about the heat of a battle. "He accepted your challenge because he sensed there was more to you" Kamui said.
I sighed because that wasn't even the case. "You guys are wrong you know" I told them. "He wanted to Cardfight against Gear Chronicle and asked me for a match.
I kept declining and ended up wanting to. I ended up missing a Quest to help him find his way and saved his card from drowning.
He wanted to make it up to me but I declined and he did it anyway" I told them. "It was a good fight anyway" Kamui said and I nodded.
"More food" Kei pouted making me smile slightly. "You eat like a monster!" Tsuneto told Kei turning to Kamui. "Sorry my pet ogre ate all the food" Tsuneto apologized to him.
"I thought it would last all night, seems I'll have to get some more" Kamui said. "Let me" Shin said but Kamui told him they'd do it.
"You've done enough by letting us use the shop. Come on dragons!" Kamui said leaving with the Trinity Dragons. Sighing when they left I jumped when Shin asked why I wasn't having fun.
"It's not that, I've just never liked being center of attention. Or getting much attention at all here" I told him.
Time Skip: Half Hour Later
"Wasn't this supposed to be a small party?" I asked them. "When Kamui said you were doing a Hot Pot I knew it would be a disaster without me" figures. No matter which world Tokoha is the leader of Hot Pots.
And large food gatherings. I looked over at Shion wondering his reason.
I wasn't surprised that he came because he didn't know I was the one this party was for. "That sash is cute on you Chrono" Tokoha said making me sigh. "I don't even want it" I told her glaring at it.
"Don't you think this is over the top?" Shin asked in worry making me frown. "Don't worry, I paid for this out of my own pocket.
It won't cost the store a dime" Kamui said before I dug through my pocket. I walked over to Shin when he mentioned not having a license for this. "Here" I said giving him the license he was talking about.
"How'd you get this? How'd you even know?" Shin asked in shock.
"You have your secrets, I have mine" I smiled but it was the barest of ones. "Alright gang, start chucking ingredients into the pot" Kamui told them. I heard camera shutters before I heard Shion ask about something.
A mini cake, one that Tsuneto said he put in for kicks. I know Tokoha won't like that though.
She was never a fan of people breaking Hot Pot rules. She slammed her hands down explaining the reason for a Hot Pot. It scared everyone but me.
"I'll eat every mini cake to make up for my grievous mistake" Tsuneto said. Tokoha let him off with that and it wasn't a surprise. I looked at the food in the Hot Pot seeing the cabbage and mushrooms are okay eat.
I took out two pieces of cabbage and three mushrooms. "Nice picks Chrono" Tokoha said making me smile slightly.
Kamui also took a mushroom but he was hesitant to actually do so. "She never changes with Hot Pots" I smiled. "What do you mean Chrono?" Shion asked making me jump.
"Nothing, nothing at all!" I said before I made a bowl for Shin. "I made you a bowl Shin.
I got permission from Misaki to do this just in case it happened" I informed. I know he's worried about that. "Kumi recently leveled up to" Tokoha said.
"Yep! I'm no longer a Grade 0" Kumi said holding up her FICA. Everyone started clapping before I said she should have the sash.
"Nuh-uh, you have the sash for the rest of the night" Kamui said. "Please give it a rest already" I told him annoyed. I was told to say cheese but I didn't.
It was Kumi who told me that. "Why're you even taking my photo?" I asked annoyed.
I never seem to take bad photos but I don't want my picture taken. "You look so good with that sash on" was her simple answer. "No, I don't" I told her eye twitching.
"Don't forget to send me a copy" Tokoha said. "A copy for everyone!" Tsuneto said.
"Delete it please!" I begged desperately not knowing what I should do now. "Your picture looks great. How did you even get that ensemble?" Kamui asked.
I only look good in pictures because it shows what I look like as a Chronos not Chrono. "Yeah I'm wondering the same.
Your hair isn't even the same" Karl said. "You're a great photographer Kumi" Tsuneto praised as my eye twitched. "You think so?" she asked as I worried.
Time Skip: Half Hour Later
Tsuneto and the rest were full while I was worried still. "Let's get this place cleaned up" Shin said but Kamui didn't agree.
He wanted to burn the calories with Ping Pong. Shion said he had to go before I texted Iwakura. 'Shion's staying for the party, don't mention having fun.
He'll deny it if you do' sending it after I finished. Shion called Iwakura to tell him what I did.
Iwakura: Just got a call from him, I won't mention it. You must be happy young master.
I frowned at the text he sent me. When Shion came back inside after a while I watched them play Table Tennis. A ball ended up on the top of my hair before I sighed.
"You're terrible at this game Tokoha" I told her before tossing it to her. "Says the one not playing" she said throwing it in the air.
Everyone expected a fierce attack but she missed the ball entirely. "See?" I said before Shin worried over Misaki finding out again. "Don't worry about it Shin" I told him petting the black kitten.
I heard the phone ring before I answered it for him. "Hey Misaki" I greeted hearing a sigh of relief.
"Hey Chrono, is my uncle with you guys still?" she asked and I nodded. "Yes he is, Kamui decided to burn off calories" I told her. "Okay, you remember the deal for signing the license, right?" she asked and I nodded again.
"Yes I do, so long as we clean up it should be fine" I told her. "Okay, so long as you remember.
Goodbye Chrono, congratulations" Misaki said before I thanked her and hung up. Kamui jumped to get the ball but hit it too hard. Shion couldn't hit it back and Kumi was too scared to hit it.
"Slow" I said seeing everything go in slow motion when I ran to get the ball. I reached it placing the ball in front of Kumi's paddle that I moved to hit it.
I went to my spot again by the counter and returned it back to normal time. The Trinity Dragons congratulated Kumi on hitting it but Kamui and the rest were confused. I sat down in the seat by the corner when I was done with that.
Shion sat next to me when the game was done surprising me. "Man I'm hot, that was a fun game.
You should've joined us Chrono" Kamui said. I only shook my head at that because I wouldn't want to worry someone. They worried Shin enough as it is.
Karl asked Kei what was wrong but I think it has to do with food. "I need an ice cone!" and I was right.
"Same here" Tokoha said. "Chrono should get it this time" Tsuneto said making me get up. "I need to get out of here anyways" I told them before they asked why I was leaving.
"Do your parents need you home?" Tokoha asked. "No, too much activity" I told them frowning as I took the sash off.
"You just want an excuse to take the sash off. We're coming with" Kamui said when I already left the shop. They don't seem to get I'm not a very sociable person.
Scene Change: Town
Shion and I got the same ice cream as each other. I wasn't really surprised though.
"Was Kamui right when he said you didn't want to wear the sash?" Tsuneto asked just realizing I took the sash off. "Yes and no" I said catching up with Shion. I walked beside him for a while before we reached a park.
I climbed on the bars looking down at Shion. "This place is smaller than I remember" he said before I hung upside down on one of the bars.
I started laughing with Tokoha and Shion when Kumi and Kamui scared the Trinity Dragons. I crawled out of the maze of bars before I sat down on a low wall. "We didn't think it was very funny" Tsuneto complained.
"The joke was on you" I said smirking a bit. "Look who thinks he's a big shot because he reached Grade 2.
We're Grade 3 so respect your elders!" Tsuneto exclaimed. "We're the same age! Besides, I'll reach Grade 3" I said. "Haha, you guys and your bickering" Kamui said before we looked at him.
"Everything changes when you reach Grade 3. Soon you'll be able to enter official tournaments like the rest of us" Kamui said making me lose my smile.
"Let's go back" I said getting off the small wall. I walked back to Card Capitol 2 ignoring their shouts. "Why aren't you excited about that Chrono?!" Kamui asked making me frown.
"I don't like Vanguard Tournaments" I told him. "If there was something interesting at it then I might like them but there isn't" I told him.
"How 'bout we play till the sun comes up" Kamui said making me smile. "Fine" I said knowing it won't work out like he thinks. We reached the shop with Shin asking what was happening.
"Can you please call their parents and explain to them we're having a slumber party. I'd hate for them to get in trouble" Kamui said hands together.
"Thank you, Mr. Manager!" everyone said, with the exception of myself. "You don't have to call Shion's, Tokoha's, or mine. I can do that" I told him.
"You know my parents numbers?" Shion and Tokoha asked. "Yes I do" I said taking out my phone. I added a four-way call with Iwakura and Mamoru, and Shion and Tokoha's mother.
"Hello everyone, I wanted to say that a bunch of us are having a sleepover. Shion and Tokoha will be with me the rest of the night" I told them.
"Take good care of my young master, young master"
"Have fun Chrono! Take care of my sister"
"Take good care of Shion for me dear, can't wait to announce the news!"
"Have fun dear, take care"
What news?! Why does Shion's mom have to say that of all things?! When I finished the call Kamui and I played a game.
After a while I heard Shion mention losing everything. I flinched and my shoulders tensed before I played a card.
I realized I shouldn't have guarded a bit too late. "Guarding the attack here is what allowed me to beat you" Kamui said when the game was over. "I know, realized that a bit too late though" I told him.
After one more game everyone was asleep, except for Tokoha, Shion, and I. "So much for fighting till the sun comes up" Tokoha commented.
"How were you able to beat Jaime Alcaraz?" she asked turning to me. "You watched the game" I said before she spoke again. "Yeah, but that guy beat my brother.
I don't get how someone like you…" I was offended by that because even Mamoru said there are better Cardfighters than him. "Of course" I mumbled annoyed looking away from her.
I looked at the green on the wall behind me and closed my eyes. While Shion was remembering something painful or whatever I decided to draw on Tsuneto's face. "What are you doing?" Tokoha asked.
I was drawing Dream Eater on his face. I'm a good artist so it looked a little too life-like, even with the two markers I have.
"Why? Is it wrong?" I asked since I haven't done this before. "No, let me try?" she said before I handed her the marker.
"Hey guys stop, they're sleeping" Shion said. I was drawing Army Penguin's face on Karl's and it, again, looked life-like.
We both turned to give him the markers. "Hey, don't tempt me guys, no!" Shion exclaimed fearfully. Tokoha and I watched as Shion drew over Kamui's face.
Shion's drawing skills were really good. Kamui groaned in his sleep so we ran because we weren't gonna get caught like that.
"Chrono!" Shion said before I stopped. We ended up going to a pier-like thing in a park. "That was great" Tokoha sighed laying her head on her arms that were on the railing. "How does it feel to draw on someone?" Tokoha asked.
"Ah, I've never felt so alive!" Shion said looking at his hands. "Now that's one thing I never thought I'd hear you say.
I've never drawn on anyone either though" I told him. "Really?" they both asked. "Never" looking up at the sky with a smile.
They ignored not getting an explanation in favor of their surprise when I smiled and did the same. We went back to the shop afterwards where Shion and Tokoha fell asleep.
I don't really need sleep so I just cleaned and organized the shop. "Hey Misaki" I smiled when she came in. "Did you get any sleep?" she asked, I shook my head.
She went to wake Shin up after drawing on Tokoha and Shion's face. I covered a chuckle when Shin woke up waking everyone else up.
"Nice job cleaning up Chrono, help them wash their faces" she told me and I nodded. "Of course, Misaki" I said telling them to follow me. They said they could do it themselves and in the end couldn't.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 12:43 P.M. on September 18, 2017.
Chrono's closer to Shion than Tokoha in the picture. It's surprising that it shows they don't mind if they don't like each other.
I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading. See you on October 3, 2017.