- Resemblance-
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters that belonged to any of the Gundam series.
Pairings: mainly on Yzak x Shiho.
There's a little spoiler, some grammar mistakes and stuffs… Hope you guys won't mind.
Do kindly review. I'll work harder to write better chapters in the near future to come…
You guys can also read my first fan fiction on Yzak and Shiho. It's called Forever with You.
- Chapter 11: First Come, First Serve –
- December City -
"This place is beautiful! It's true, isn't it? Many say that December City is a satellite city where the legend and myths meets the modern." Miriallia said cheerily.
"It's only December City. There's no need to be so surprised." Dearka added.
December City was indeed a spectacular place. The satellite city was a combination of modern technologies and infrastructures found in myths and legend. However, Creatures of the Night whom had been around for centuries knew that these buildings actually exist and where they are located.
"Have you been here before, Yzak?" Shiho questioned.
"Yes, to attend some meetings held by the Council. You too, seem excited. Why?" Yzak puzzled.
"Behind every legend, there's some truth in it. Even though I can never see the real ones, I'm glad to see the duplicates." Shiho replied softly, not wanting Miriallia to hear.
Shiho recalled the issue on Count Dracula whom actually exist but strings were pulled to make him a fictional character. Therefore, the saying is true.
"Are you planning to bring Shiho to the actual shrines?" Dearka whispered to Yzak while the girls went to call for a cab.
"Yes."
"Including the Dragons? You mean you're bringing Shiho to the Shrine of the Azure Dragon and the Yellow Dragon? Are you out of your mind?" Dearka hissed.
Yzak didn't blame Dearka for panicking. When Alicia met the Dragons, they reacted in a way that she nearly lose her life. Therefore, he was as equally worried as Dearka. The Lion is harmless unless it is being provoked. However, Yzak wouldn't say the same of the Azure Dragon of Water and the Yellow Dragon of Earth.
"I'll make sure that she returns unharmed."
"I hope so, Yzak. Those Dragons are as temperamental and unpredictable as women, maybe worse." Dearka noted.
"I'm getting your sister to teach her the various ways to use her powers but I'll still keep a close eye on her and the Dragons." Yzak replied.
"Fire is the only element that attacks, it cannot defend. If those dragons decides to spit water and boulders at Shiho, you tell me how that poor girl is going defend herself? Not forgetting that fire can be extinguished by water and rocks."
"I'll do my best to help but the meeting can't be avoided." Yzak replied.
Dearka nodded, "I understand. Come on, the girls are waiting for us. They are dying to get to the hotel."
- The Hotel -
Yzak slot the keycard into the lock. Entering the room, he wondered why Dearka & Miriallia had to go get the keycards instead of all of them getting it together. His puzzlements came to an abrupt end when he smelled a familiar scent.
"Hey Miriallia, I'm having problems opening my luggage. Can you lend me a hand?"
It was Shiho's scent and voice!
Yzak stood rooted to the ground. His sense of hearing and smell has got to be playing tricks on him. Why Shiho was in his room?
"Why are you so quiet, Mir… Yzak! What are you doing here?" Shiho felt her heartbeat tripled, upon the sight of Yzak.
"I'm supposed to be sharing this room with Dearka. What are you doing here?" Yzak questioned.
"But I'm supposed to be sharing this room with Miriallia."
Both showed their keycards to one another and realized their friends have set them up to share the same room.
"I'm going to kill that asshole!" Yzak snapped, heading towards the door.
Shiho followed him, "How are you going to find him?"
"I can sense him if I want to and he's in the room next door!" Yzak raised his volume stopped in front of the room where Dearka was in.
"You know I'll be coming here sooner or later, buddy! OPEN THE DOOR BEFORE I TEAR IT DOWN MYSELF!" Yzak hollered harshly.
Shiho felt a bone-chilling sensation surrounding her and the temperature of the corridor began to drop to the point of freezing. Other occupants opened their doors and wanted to give Yzak a piece of their mind. However, Yzak sent all of them scurrying back into their room with a cold and menacing glare. He was angry beyond words.
Yzak started counting under his breath, "one… two…"
The door flew open revealing Dearka with a towel wrapped around his lean waist. It was obvious that Dearka was taking his shower. Shiho then noticed a tattoo-like imprint of a yellow-gold dragon at the right side of his stomach.
"Sorry for the delay, Yzak. Milly was too frightened to open the door, afraid of being ripped into several pieces by an angry vampire. A Master Vampire no less."
How can Dearka be so calm when a near-exploding Yzak is right in front of him?
"I know Milly wouldn't have the guts to do that, though she would have thought of it. So that means you're THE ONE BEHIND THIS! WHY SHIHO AND I ARE SHARING A ROOM?!!!" Yzak yelled into his friend's face.
Dearka smiled, "Simple, because I'm sharing room with Miriallia. I need to feed, unless you're willing let me feed on you. But you need to feed too since you looked kind of drained."
Yzak simmered down a little.
"I'M NOT A GAY! Do have some faith in my sexuality! Can't you just put us in different rooms back then?"
Dearka smiled, "Sorry best friend. The Council doesn't have the habit of reserving extra rooms for emergency."
"What do you want me to do? I can't just share a room with her."
"Everything will be fine, pal. 3 ways. One, pretend that she is me. Two, take this chance and get to know more about her. Or three, make use of the time and tell her about the meeting. I don't want my friend to be killed."
Bewildered, Shiho asked Yzak. "What is Dearka talking about?"
"Let's go back in and I'll tell you more."
Shiho sat on one of the beds and urged Yzak to answer her question. "I'm seated, go on."
"Each of the four elements has a Guardian Beast. The Lion is the Guardian Beast of Fire. The element Water and Earth have the twin dragons of the Chinese legends, Azure Dragon and Yellow Dragon. As for Wind, it has the legendary Chinese Phoenix as its Guardian."
"I'm meeting them later?" Shiho was struggling with her luggages when Yzak came over and opened them with ease.
"After the meeting with the other Masters of the cities, I'll bring you to Forgotten Realms."
"Thanks, what will I be doing while you're attending the meeting?"
"You need to gain control of your powers and Kiara will teach you."
"Wait a minute! Kiara, Dearka's twin sister?"
Kiara, together with Miriallia have been best friends of Shiho. Many of times, people tend to mistaken the three of them as sisters since they had similar behaviour, opinions and way of thinking.
"You know her?"
Shiho nodded as she placed her clothes into the drawers and cabinets.
"Good, that makes things much easier. She will be teaching because she is the Guardian of Illusion and Mirror."
"Mirror, as in?" Shiho was confused.
"She is able to copy the attacks and moves of the other Guardians. Hold on. If you're putting all of your clothes into the drawers and cabinets, what about my clothes?" Yzak pointed to his luggage and bag pack.
"Too bad, I've placed my clothes in the drawers and cabinets. First come, first serve." Shiho smirked.
Yzak then placed his belongings on one of the beds and lay on the other.
"What do you think you're doing?" Shiho asked, being oblivious to what's up Yzak's sleeve.
"Wait! You can't do that, it's not fair!" She stomped her feet upon realization.
"Too bad, the beds are mine. First come, first serve. It seems like you'll be sleeping on floor for the nights to come." Yzak smiled, eyes glinting with mischief.
"Kiara? I thought you'll be reaching the city in 2 days' time?" Yue asked as he entered his hotel room.
Similar to his childhood friend, Kiara has the similar shade of eye color and hair. Unlike her brother who is a Were-Siberian Tiger, she is a Were-White Tiger, hence, having a fair skin.
"I bought the ticket to the earliest flight since I missed my hubby." Kiara came forward and gave embraced Yue. "I've missed you too, Kiara." Yue returned the hug and locked lips with his wife.
"Poor hubby of mine has to camp in this miserable-looking hotel room during the annual meeting. Oh yes! Is it true that Shiho is the new Light of the Lion Shrine?"
"Shiho is not just any ordinary Guardian of Fire, she is the legendary one." Yue replied, being distracted by the coziness and warmth he felt due to his wife's presence.
"I knew it! I knew Shiho was special the moment I first met her. Oh gosh, I missed her." Kiara said.
"Don't worry, you'll be meeting her later at 3pm. Yzak will hand her personally over to you to teach her on the various ways to use her powers." Yue announced, entering the restroom.
"Yzak is handing her personally? Funny... that sounds as if he's interested in her or rather protective." Kiara said as she unbuttoned her husband's shirt.
"I have a feeling that she is my brother's other half. Anyway, I'm hungry." Yue held Kiara's hands in his, looking into her violet eyes.
"Really? Is she the special one who gets to see the mark on Yzak's shoulder? All I know is that if a girl is able to see that mark on Yzak, your brother is saved, just like Dearka and you." Kiara pointed out.
"However, my little brother is running out of time. He has to find his other half soon." Yue worried.
"I'm sure Yzak will find his special one in time. Now, take a quick shower and we'll head out for a quick bite before the meeting." Kiara assured, returning Yue's gaze.
"I don't need a quick bite, I need you and there's no need to rush."
- End -
Dear readers,
I'm really sorry for the painstaking, long wait. I know you guys will be throwing flames at me or wanting to make mince-meat out of me but I've been busy ever since my O'levels and after.
Right now, I'm still busy because I'm working part-time upon waiting for my examination results.
Therefore, the updates would probably take awhile.
As for the story, this chapter is the beginning of the hotel scene(s) that I have promised. For now, I want to focus on building the relationship between Yzak and Shiho, not forgetting the villain, Alicia. In another word, the upcoming chapters would have lots of sparks flying between the main characters.
Still, I'm open to suggestions from lovely readers, so keep the flames and reviews coming in, okay? Yup! I'll certainly lengthen the chapters. Hope you guys have enjoyed the chapter.
See you in the next installment. Thank you all once again, for reading and reviewing.
Yours truly,
Author