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this is a filler chapter -sob- not much action
well...maybe some squid action but...nevermind...
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CHAPTER 11: Sunshine Sucks
"Okay, my turn!"
"No, it's my turn- Shima just went."
"Fine."
"Okay…I spy something blue."
"The ocean?"
"Dang it!"
"You suck at this game Rin."
I laughed as Shima poked Rin's head who was pouting. Izumo just rolled her eyes and gazed out the window of the bus. We are on our first mission as Esquire's, though I can't remember where we're traveling. All I know is our sensei from our physical education class will meet up with us and explain the details when we arrive.
"Summer break man! I can't wait till we get there!" Shima cheered, followed by Rin's laughter. I sighed, knowing they were being perverted. Our seating arrangement was the boys were in the seat next to ours and the girls beside them. Izumo called the window, apparently trying to distract herself from the boy's obnoxious voices.
"Did you two pack your swimsuits?" Rin asked and Shima leaned in to hear our answers. "Yes, unfortunately." I grumbled and Izumo sighed, "Why did I get stuck with them...?"
It actually felt good to be in regular clothing aside from the uniforms. I was wearing red shorts with a white t-shirt, and we all had back pack's carrying extra clothes with us. This mission was supposed to take a few days.
"I wonder what our mission is…" Rin pondered and I leaned back in my seat, "No doubt we'll get a mission that's both pointless and time consuming…"
"No way! We're definitely going to exorcise some demons today! Believe it!" I blinked and we all turned to stare at Shima, "What?"
"Don't you ever say something so out of character ever again." He sighed and slouched in his seat, "I was just testing something out…no need to treat me like a disease."
"Kit, have you planned out your elective courses yet?" Izumo asked beside me. The boy's eyed her suspiciously while I turned and smiled, "I was just thinking about that. Maybe French?"
She nodded, "That sounds good…I'd…like to be in a class with you…" She was speaking quietly, probably not used to this, "It's fine with me…how about you eavesdroppers, is it fine with you?" I turned casually to the boys who jumped with surprise.
"Y-yes! Perfectly fine! No problem!" Rin cried and Shima smiled, "French is great to learn! Totally! You can learn so much like how to say your beautiful like-…er…Rin you say 'you're beautiful' in French." Rin's eyes bulged and he started scratching the back of his head, "Ummm…Como estas?" Cue the awkward silence.
"…That's Spanish…that doesn't even mean 'you're beautiful'." Izumo corrected while I face palmed, muttering about 'stupid pyro's'.
"Ah, we're here!" Shima cried, grabbing his bag and rushing off the now halted bus. We sighed and followed him off, letting the bus leave without us loud teenagers aboard. "Summertime! The ocean! The swimsuits!" The boys cheered while me and Izumo sighed irritably in between them, "We're here for a mission, remember-…"
Apparently, they forgot. "Let's go hit on em! Time to go for a swim, Rin!" Shima cheered, striding clear across the rode in 3 large steps. Rin just smiled cheekily with Kuro on his head…woah, wait since when did Kuro get here? Maybe he has, I haven't noticed.
"Hey Izumo, Kit! Get changed, get changed!" Shima yelled from across the road. I ignored him and looked around the crowded beach, and then at the small town we landed at. Strange…you wouldn't expect some demon to appear in this place…unless…
My gaze settled on the water. Why were so little people swimming? And why weren't they going out that far? "Hurry, get in your swimsuit~!" I sighed as Shima's screaming interrupted my train of thought and caused some passerby's to stare. "Man, I just LOVE the ocean!"
3 hours later…
I snickered as I watched Shima slouch gloomily as he sat in the sand. We got assigned our mission by our sensei…only to discover it's to sell squid along the beach. In other words, no swimming.
The only one doing work was Rin, who was grilling them, Shima was pouting, and Izumo was getting changed into her swimsuit. We all had made a deal to switch out swimming between the four of us…
"Why?" the poor pink haired boy mumbled beside me. He was in the fetile position, watching girls stroll by in their swimsuits, "Quit staring, Shima. You're starting to creep me out." I poked his cheek, making him whimper.
"Why do we have to help with the grilled squid shop, when we're surrounded by voluptuous babes?" Shima shoved his head into his knees. I rolled my eyes as Rin continued to cook the squid, "Hey, stop by our shop and have a bite! Our grilled squid is so good, you won't mind selling your soul for a taste!" Rin called.
I snickered and leaned in close the whisper to him, "That coming from the Son of Satan is a little…" He scowled, making me giggle. Shima lifted his head up, "You really are a good sport, Rin." Said boy turned to look at him, "Well, I don't really mind doing this kind of thing." We all turned to look at the empty space in front of the shop.
"The only thing is…It's a total wash, isn't it?" We all sighed, irritated with the lack of costumers. Rin held up on of the sticks with a grilled squid on it, "I don't understand it. These squid look awesome!"
"They sure smell tasty." Shima agreed and I nodded solemnly, "Too bad it's 'Only for the customer'." I mimicked our crazy teacher, making the boy's snicker.
'Can't I have one Rin?' Kuro bounded up onto his master's shoulder, looking at the squid in his hand intently.
"No, no- they're for sale." Rin scolded, completely forgetting the fact we're the only ones that can hear him. Shima gave him a confused look before standing up, "Hey, is that him? The Cat Sith that became your familiar?"
Rin nodded, "I brought him 'cause they said this was a mission, but…" Shima scoffed, "Mission, my butt! Some pretext, having us find seaweed for use in demon-warding potions…Kit-chan even vomited!" I shivered as I remembered our little 'drop by' mission. Our teacher is the devil. No doubt.
"I'm telling you, this is what we're really here for! And the inn we're staying at…this Ocean House…I hear it's run by the family of Old Sideburns' wife!" Shima exclaimed, making me and Rin sigh. The nickname for our sensei was acceptable but bringing up his wife…is just plain creepy.
"Jeez, I'm starting to think Bon and Koneko were the ones who lucked out, getting sent to Tamagawa to hunt for Bariyons." I shook my head, "Shima, imagine lifting one of those up…you remember detention?" He shivered in response making me laugh.
He sighed and once again watched as a few girls walked by, "You know what? We need a hot girl to sell these or we won't be selling jack." His gaze went to me making me roll my eyes, "No way am I dressing up just to satisfy your fantasies."
"Come on, I bet Rin wants to see that!" Shima looked hopefully at said boy who blushed like a tomato. Cue face palm #2 for today, "Great, now Rin's having fantasies." Shima fell back and sprawled out in the sand, "If that Izumo could at least make more of an effort to help us out…But she's not exactly a team player in that sense, you know…" I sighed and scooped up some sand, dumping it on Shima's face, "Gah! Kit-chan!"
"Quit dissing on my friend." I stuck my tongue out as he wiped the sand off his face, "You know it's true she's an incredibly weird-…'
"What?" Shima visibly paled and turned to see Izumo standing in her swimsuit, a pull over on and an inflatable donut (I must find out its name!) in hand. Shima quickly stood and scratched the back of his head, "Uh, no- I was just saying you look cute in that swimsuit today, too!"
"Yeah right, he's been saying that to every girl that passes by." I grumbled, only to have my mouth slapped shut by Shima, "She's lying!"
"What'd your problem? I helped you grill those squids, didn't I?" Izumo pointed out before turning away, "And besides, do you really think I'm the right person to be selling stuff?" She walked away as Shima muttered 'I guess so'.
"I've already done my swimming for today, so go enjoy yourself!" Shima called, making her turned back, "I will whether you say to or not! We agreed to take turns swimming, remember?" She snapped before continuing to walk toward the water.
We all let out a breath of relief. "She's the same as always, huh?" Shima grumbled and I giggled, "No, she's just warming up to new things." They raised an eyebrow at me but shrugged it off.
"Well, good work, students!" We jumped as 'Old sideburns' our sensei showed up in a palm tree vest and shirts, carrying a blue fan. "How is business? Really, I'm blessed to have such kind-hearted students." Worst. Lie. Ever.
Shima's eye twitched and I sighed, grabbing the stick of squid from Rin, "Hey, that's for the customers!" I reached into my pant pocket and gave him the required yen, "There, now I can't be hunted down." And with that, I stalked off to eat the squid in peace.
Well, I didn't get far until I tripped over some rocks and my squid got lost in the sand, "Dang it that squid cost all the money I brought for this trip! Awww screw this!" I growled, walking away from the remains of my squid.
So far, this mission had gone pretty horribly and terribly wrong. Not to mention the heat is starting to kill me. Cursed fox instincts...I patted my head, thankful for the white and black checkered bandana. "Without you, my life would become a living he-…"
"Kit-chan!"…too late. I turned to see Shima and Rin running up to me, "What is it?" Shima was about to speak but Rin spoke first, "What happened to your squid?'
Cue the dark flames of hate, "…it died…" They blinked before backing up a step, "Why are you here?" Shima finally answered, "Oh, we saw Izumo drowning."
. . .
"I swear, I'M SURRONDED!" I yelled as I ran off, the boys closely following. We ran a way's before we came upon Izumo and some kid. My guess is- he saved her and she's denying it.
The funny thing was is that Izumo had a bruise on her forehead, while the boy had one to match not only on his forehead but on his chin as well. It was pretty comical the way he was scowling and how Izumo was trying to hide her embarrassment.
"Hey!" Rin called, followed by Shima flailing his arms. "Are you okay, Izumo?" I asked, running right up to her. Shima didn't give her time to answer, "So where's the person who saved you? Did he leave already?"
That seemed to really tick off the boy who yelled out, "It was me!" making both teen's look at him quizzically. I was trying to suppress the urge to snicker. They were, even if they didn't realize it, mocking his capabilities. "Huh? Well hey, you're so short I didn't notice you there." Shima bent down to his height, which was probably up to our elbows.
"Shut up!" The boy spat, walking up to Shima. I finally let out a quiet snicker as the kid briefly reminded me of Rin…only miniature. He had the black hair down, even the famous glare. He was wearing tan cargo shorts with white strapped shirt. He was soaked, along with Izumo, so he just recently dragged her out of the water.
"Even if you're short, my dad says your big where it counts, that makes you a man!" He practically yelled that for the entire beach to hear, making me double over in laughter behind the boys. Successfully concealing laughter? Fail. I don't think he had the slightest clue what his father actually meant when he said that…well, we can assume his innocence hasn't been harmed…
"Stop it!" Izumo cried, probably even more embarrassed the boy that recused her said something so…well… "What's wrong?" He turned to her, obviously not getting it. "You don't go for guys with big hearts?"
Izumo's jaw dropped as I patted her back, whipping a tear from my eye, "Oh, he certainly has more than a big heart." She didn't have to time to respond as a bunch of yells from town distracted our attention to a group a rushing teen's. A lot of people were starting to retreat into their homes as more people ran along the streets.
If that doesn't scream demon attack I don't know what does.
"Hey, everyone's making a commotion…" Shima pointed out, followed the boy we met charging after the group, determination shown all over his face. "H-hey!" Rin reached to grab him but he sprinted away.
So, being teenagers that always want to be one with the crowd- we followed the charging mass of townsfolk to the docks. When we got there, a lighthouse perched above us, we were greeted by a very disturbing sight. Black water moving into the bay….oil spill?
"Wh-what's going on?" Izumo looked around, eyeing the people who were staring at the water with fear. I narrowed my eyes, "Perhaps…a demon?" It was in a hushed voice, but the other's heard it clearly and tensed up.
"What the heck just happened?" Shima questioned. I was about to speak again when another voice beat me to it, "It's a demon." We jumped and turned to our right, greeted by the sight of an old monk. He had on the bamboo hat and a staff similar to Shima's but was smaller.
I was curious how he knew it was a demon. Yes, it is obvious local's would know if a demon was terrorizing they're town, that much I can gather by the worry of onlookers. But, they probably knew a lot less about whatever this phenomenon was compared to this monk. And when he started talking, I was proved right-
"When the sea turns black as ink, a demon the size of a small mountain will appear, and wipe out the village…" I could feel my adrenaline pick up. Okay…that could just be a lot of exaggeration and an old legend that means nothing…but it's better safe than sorry…
Now to mentally freak out- THE SIZE OF A SMALL MOUNTAIN! DESTROY THE VILLAGE? HOW THE HECK ARE WE SUPPOSED THE BEAT THAT?
Wait a minute…ink? As in…? Oh Kami-sama I feel like fainting… "A legend that's been passed down in these parts since ancient times…" The monk raised his hand to his face, "Mercy on us."
Yeah, we're going to need to start praying as well. "Come, I shall show you." We blinked as the monk walked off the docks, us reluctantly following the short man. He led us up a mountain path until we came upon a small shrine. "Hey, what's this?" Rin asked, pointing to the structure.
I looked closer to see a strange block of marble with writing on it write in the middle of the shrine. "A votive tablet written by the priest of this temple about 400 years ago…" Upon closer inspection, a large squid smashing into waves was decorated on the tablet.
"Squid…it had to be squid…" I dropped my head down, remembering the sad loss of food that had died 10 minutes ago. Well, at least it isn't an octopus… "The sea must be black from the ink spewed by the squid." The monk explained and Izumo raised an eyebrow, "But isn't this just an old legend?"
"Actually…just six months ago, the sea turned black as it did today, and a fisherman set off alone to drive out the demon." The monk never removed his eyes from the tablet as he told the tale. I sighed and looked up at the clouds. How come we have to deal with monster squids and missing fisherman? Why do we have to get attacked by the Naberius? Why the heck do we have to have a deranged physical education teacher who doesn't care about anything but satisfying his wife?
I watched the clouds float bye, completely care free. Sometimes I wish I was a cloud…just floating along…no worries or stressful events. But…I still have a goal. I shook my head and refocused on the conversation. Spacing out is becoming an issue with me recently.
"That man has yet to return." The monk announced. We all shivered as the monk's eye's drilled into us, "Uh…um well, Kit-chan says she needs to use the bathroom so BYE!" Rin waved, grabbing my hand and dragging me down the mountain, Shima doing the same with Izumo.
I sighed, already used to his antics and weird ways he has. Rin can be so…Rin. It's kind of creepy.
We finally slowed to a single file walk, Rin in front, Shima, me, and then Izumo. "Who would've thought we'd be hearing about demons this far from school." Shima sighed, putting his arms carelessly behind his head. I stared off from the sidewalk to the setting sun. I wonder…if that boy is okay. He seemed in a rush to join the crowd…
Maybe he was worried about his family? That made me smile a bit. A tough guy with a soft side for family and friends? Just like Rin. The thought made me blush lightly and shake my head. Honestly, can't I go 5 minutes without bringing Rin up?
Rin turned to walk backwards and talk with Shima, "Don't you think it's be a lot flashier to take out this demon on our first mission?" It'll also be the headline news- 4 dumb Esquire's die trying to exorcise local squid demon. I mentally added the last part, and then rammed into Shima's back, "Ow, why'd we stop?"
He pointed ahead to see Rin had collided with…go figure, the boy from earlier. "Look where you're going!" He shouted up at him, though shockingly Rin didn't snap back at him as Shima walked up beside them, "Oh, it's you."
"Where'd you run off to earlier? We were worried, ya know!" I blinked, realizing Rin just asked that question. Sure, it was the question we had on all our minds, but I didn't expect him to ask it…maybe he isn't such a dunce…yeah, he's got a big soft side too…
The boy quickly whirled around, putting his back to us, "Nowhere."
"What do you mean nowhere?...man, you really are hardheaded…" I rolled my eyes, surprisingly the same time Izumo did. Rin…is way too soft… "He sure is." Izumo grumbled, rubbing her forehead, making the boy turn back around.
"Does it still hurt?" She glared at him, "Of course it does!" He looked down, "My bad." Okay…did I miss something here? Because the way I see it this boy seems to really care for Izumo…hehe… "Wow, first crush and he's half your age." I teased, poking her cheek and making her blush.
"Baka!" and with that, she smacked the back of my head. "Look, you saw us coming your way, didn't you? You could've given us some room." Rin pointed out. The boy turned back away from us, "No way. A man's gotta walk a straight path- that's what my dad taught me!"
I sighed irritable, pinching the bridge of my nose. He does realize that his father meant something entirely different right? "He meant that metaphorically, you know." Shima chuckled, amused with the kid's blunder, "Anyways, if you only go straight, won't you wind up lost?'
Rin turned on Shima and waved, "Nope, nope!" I shook my head, "Rin, if you walk straight from here on you'll end up in the river and be carried to sea where you'll REALLY get lost." Awkward silence. "That's a lie." He grumbled, glaring at me. Okay, I retract my statement- he's still a dunce. Soft, but a dunce.
"Listen, do you know how to get to the pet shop?" The boy interrupted us. We stared at him as he pulled out a map, "The pet shop…I've got it written down in this note but…" All our eyes widened, "That's why I got lost!"
. . .
A…lost…local…in…their…own…town?
"I think we found something stupider then Rin." I whispered to Izumo who nodded. So, even though we hated doing it, we walked the poor kid to the pet store. On the way he introduced himself as Yohei. However, what made me curious is the fact that I have yet to hear of his parents…and he couldn't possibly be on the streets.
Then again…I was and I was a lot younger than him…though I can't remember that so I don't think it counts. Someone had to be there for me…cure my small memory.
"Tell me again why we have to give directions to the locals?" Shima grumbled as we walked out of the pet store. Yohei was carrying a bag of dog food with him, "Don't you always come here to shop?" Rin questioned as we followed him.
"My dogs sick from the heat." He answered simply, though Izumo wanted more than that, "Your dog? You mean usually it's your dog who takes you there?" He scoffed quietly, "So what?"
Shima only laughed, "I knew it! You're severely directionally challenged!" I raised an eyebrow and turned to him, "Is that even real?" He merely shrugged. The kid ignored and held his head high, "I don't want to brag, but my dad's on a whole different level." This perked my interests…he was finally going to discuss his family.
"He was like, completely directionally challenged!" I shook my head and Shima chuckled. Was he complementing him or trying to make himself seem better? "Why would you brag about that?" Izumo sighed, "Anyway, all you do is mention your dad."
That's when the kid stopped us, "Well, he was an awesome old man!" I tilted my head, "Was?" Izumo echoed. The kid was silent for a moment before speaking, "Six months ago, he went to sea and never came back. He was going after that thing…"
RED FLAG! RED FLAG!
This kid's father was the fisherman that went missing six months ago chasing the giant squid! Well, that's just PEACHY! Rin stepped forward, "Are you talking about…" Yohei turned to face us, "The Demon of the Deep. He killed my dad. That's why…no matter what…I'm gonna…get him!"
We blinked as he turned sharply away from us, "Cya." And with that he started walking away. I gulped, "Ne, I'm gonna comb the beach for a bit, catcha later." I waved, running after Yohei and leaving the 3 Esquire's behind me stunned.
"It's eight o'clock! Don't be out too late!" Rin called after me and I turned the corner, catching up with the kid, "Oy! Yohei!" He turned and was a bit surprised to see me standing there, "What do you want?"
Rude much? "I just wanted to chat about your…um…squid issue." He turned away, "There's nothing to talk about. I'm gonna get him and that's that." I'll give him points for determination, but honestly? I'm trying to have a nice conversation here.
"Look kid, how come you just assume that he's dead?" I sighed, crossing my arms. He didn't answer, just continued to walk away. Groaning irritably, I followed, "You know, I'm kind of getting tired of giving the 'revenge isn't everything talk' (even though she's only given it once -_-) but-…"
"Quit following me." I walked ahead and stood in front of him, making him stop, "What do you know about me, anyways?" Yohei growled. I smirked and crossed my arms, "Because my friend went missing kind of like your dad did."
Silence. "I'm listening."
"My best friend left me to go search for revenge…now I doubt your father did the same too you, I know he must love you with all his heart…what with all those creepy metaphors…" I shivered but continued, "But…I haven't seen her in three years, but I'm not giving up on her just yet."
He blinked then held his fist up, "That's it! My dad is so awesome he probably is STILL fighting the demon!" I rubbed the back of my head, "Well…six months is quite a while…"
He ignored, "Yeah, he couldn't have died…but I'm still gonna get that demon!" I sighed, remembering how that sounded like a certain demon I know. He's like a miniature Rin running around.
I smiled lightly and ruffled his hair, "Do what you think is best, but be aware of those around you. Revenge can do that to people; make them oblivious to the people worrying about them." His eyes widened a bit before nodding, "Right! Thanks for the advice Onee-san!"
I jumped, "O-O-Onee-san?" I didn't have time to speak as he ran off, "Wait! Don't call me thaaaaaaat!"
Too late. He was already gone.
Ocean House hotel…
I let out a rather large yawn as I entered our hotel we were staying out, only to see our teacher charging out yelling about his 'little kitten'. After counting to 3 and hoping there isn't any Naberius, I opened the door to see Rin and Shima giving each other a hive five and yelling about swimming.
"Tell me they didn't prank call our teacher." I grumbled, looking over at an irritated Izumo. She shook her head, and I gave a sigh of relief. That was when 'old Sideburns' peaked back into the room, "Oh, I forgot to tell you…Tommorow, make sure that boy Yohei doesn't act against that demon- so keep an eye on him all day!" and with that, he ran out.
It was pretty funny to watch Shima and Rin deflate to the floor, crying. "Well, tell them when they get over they're shock that I'm going to take a bath." Izumo announced, walking out into the bath house. I sighed and looked at the table where dinner was…to see…
"Um, why is there only squid there?" Rin and Shima finally came too and stared at me, "Oh…apparently the Demon of the Deep caused it."
I shook my head, "Sure, whatever, let's go with that." And with that we began the long grueling feast upon the squid…for 10 minutes…
…then I vomited. Again.
Next day…
I hissed quietly as a ray of sunshine found it's way too my eyes from the window. After last nights…'incident' (A.K.A Me and the boys having a squid eating race which ended up with me 'losing' if you know what I mean) I'm still groggy and not feeling well at all.
"You feeling okay to help watch Yohei?" Izumo asked from the doorway, coming back from getting washed up. I snuggled deeper into my blankets, drawing a circle on the floor with my finger, "I don't know, I'm not technically sick…I just over ate."
She put on a pull over then looked at me, "There's been another ink spill in the bay…stay on alert of the demon." I nodded, "Right, thanks for telling me."
"Get well." And with that, she walked out. I sighed as I sat up to peak out the window. She was right; there was a giant black splotch in the bay. So…I guess the demon's getting closer? Hope not…then that means Yohei…
I laid back down and stared at the ceiling. Maybe I got to him last night and he changed his mind? Yeah right, that's like trying to get Rin to forget about Satan…and Kat too…
I reached behind me and smacked my pillow on my face. Enough, I'm not gonna think about that. There are certain types of revenge and others just are too different to obtain and… "Who am I kidding? If I can't get Yohei to change, or Rin, then how can I possibly get Kat to change…"
Except Satan is evil and he has every right to kick his butt…but the Demon of the Deep…Yohei assumes it killed his father. "Which there's a high chance it did…" I added quietly, and then smacked my head again with the pillow.
They all have reasons don't they? Rin because Satan killed his dad…strange how that's practically the same with Yohei…but Kat… "Even though I spent half my life with her, I barely know anything about her…" It was the sad truth.
She probably knew more than about me then I knew myself. All I know is she seeks revenge on a demon king who killed her younger sister…she remembers her past…I don't…
"But…I kind of wish I did…and I kind of don't…" What if it's like Kat's? What if my family was murdered sadistically? Then again, what if I have siblings who are still looking for me till this day? Parents who have been worried sick since I disappeared?
But…they would have found me already, right? I removed the pillow from my face and stared back up at the ceiling. Perhaps…perhaps not…
"HEY, KIT-CHAN IZUMO IS DOING THE WATCHING SO WE'RE GOING TO HANG OUT WITH YOU!" …I hate my life.
I glared as Shima and Rin entered my room, Shima sitting next to me and Rin sitting on the window sill. "How you doing? Any better?" Shima asked and I rolled my eyes, putting my head in the palm of my hand and resting my elbow on my knee, "I just threw up guys, it's not the end of the world."
"Yeah, Rin beat us in that competition…" Shima chuckled and Rin puffed his chest out, "Of course I did, I'm obviously the best at everything." I scoffed, "Does that include idiocy?"
He pouted, "You're always so mean." That's when Shima snapped his fingers, "Hey, since Kit was the loser she has to pay the penalty." I raised an eyebrow, "Penalty?"
"You have to be nice to me from now on! Or no more apple juice!" My eyes widened the size of dinner plates, "Wh-what? N-no! You wouldn't!" He rubbed his hand together, "But I would."
"MONSTER! DEMON! YOU HORRIBLE PERSON!" I cried, whacking him with my pillow. He held his hands up for surrender and I sat back down. "But you still have to be nice to me." He demanded and I turned my head away, "Fine."
Beep~! Beep~! Beep~!
"Someone's phone is vibrating." Shima announced, and Rin flopped his out, "It's from Izumo…She said we don't have to take turns yet." Shima rolled his eyes and laid back, taking out a manga, "But she must be hungry by now. It's not like Izumo to be so worried about someone else…well, besides Kit-chan and maybe Shiemi…and possibly Paku…"
I sighed, "You're so heartless. I'm going to get changed." They raised an eyebrow, "The sun is setting, and you're getting dressed now?" I shrugged and walked out with my bag over my shoulder.
After getting changed into black capris and a white and black striped shirt, I walked back to the boys to see them gawking out the window, Kuro too. "What are you looking aaaa…woah…well, we know where the demon is." I stated, looking out the window to see the silhouette of a monster squid on the horizon.
"C'mon! We havta make sure that kid doesn't get hurt!" Rin called, grabbing my hand and charging out of the house with Shima close behind. I managed to pat my head during the sprint, checking to make sure my bandana was tied on tight. It was.
"Rin, after this mission…if we survive, you have the right to brag about it!" I called and he fist pumped, "YES!"
We stopped at the docks to watch the giant grey squid slowly float towards us, its tentacles waving around, "That's huge!" Rin exclaimed. Shima nodded shakily, "I-It really is a d-demon. It cometh and speweth ink…" I rolled my eyes and Rin snapped at him, "Whatever! Just start chanting!"
"It's not a chant! It's an Aria!" Shima yelled back and I smacked they're shoulders, "Ladies! Your both beautiful but I do believe there is a thirty some foot demon squid here ready to destroy the town, now if you don't mind I'd like to head back home in one piece. Shima, if you'd be so kind." I gestured to him and he nodded.
He put one foot on the railing, putting another hand up to his face, "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power…for us who…believe…Hey, it's not working at all!" He cried as the squid just kept on going.
Rin tapped his chin as Shima questioned alloud, "You think it might be because squid have no ears?" I blinked…that…was actually a good question. Do squid have ears? "It'll be fine! Don't you see those gigantic ears on that thing?" Rin pointed to the two fins leading to the point of the head.
"Rin…that was such a stupid statement…" I deadpanned and Shima gave Rin the 'wtf?' stared, "Are you kidding me? Jeez, even a kid would know that those things are fins."
Rin blinked owlishly, before his eyes widened as one of the tentacles coming crashing down on us. Luckily, we ran away from the point of impact just in time. Dust shot up and clouded our vision for a moment, before it started to disperse to reveal Kuro in his full form, charging head first into the demon, "Kuro!"
The Cat Sith roared and backed up, putting itself between us and it. "Woah, it's like a monster movie…" I sighed and flipped out a summoning paper.
"I call upon the child of the sky and the clouds, aid me in my quest, do not stay and rest!" I chanted, watching as Kumo appeared below me…
Sleeping.
"Oy…we're not going to go through this again, are we?" I grumbled, glaring at the dragon demon. He didn't even stir so I picked him up, not wanting him to be harmed even if he's a lazy familiar.
Kuro roared again before dodging an attack by the squid and leaping upon its head, attacking one of its fin's with his fangs, "Atta boy, Kuro!" Shima backed away, "Not good!"
Rin turned questioningly to Shima, "Why?"
"You don't know? Well, the thing about cats…"
He didn't get to finish Kuro was slammed down in front of us, returning back to his normal form. We quickly crowded around him, "Kuro! What's the matter?"
'I'm so dizzy…' Rin picked Kuro up and cradled him in his arms. "Cats can't stand up after eating raw squid." Shima finally explained.
Rin turned to Shima with wide eyes, "For real?" Shima nodded as Izumo ran up to us, "Did he come this way?'
"Who? You mean Yohei?" I asked as she placed her hand on her knees and panted. She nodded and Shima straightened, "No, he didn't come this way!"
"Don't tell me he's lost again at a time like this!" Izumo growled, looking around. She finally laid eyes on the demon squid who stared back with its giant red eyes. She gritted her teeth, "No way around it- I'll have to…" and she ran forward.
"H-hey!"
"Izumo!"
She stopped a few yards ahead of us and took out a summoning circle, "I humbly appeal to the goddess Inari…"
"Izumo, watch out!" Too late. The squid did some sort of face fall onto the docks, splashing water all over Izumo and her paper, making her unable to summon. We regrouped as the squid looked back up at us, waving its tentacles around.
Wait a minute….why isn't it-…
CRASH!
A large harpoon impaled itself into the back of its head. It swayed, revealing a boat behind it…with Yohei on it…carrying a harpoon launcher.
"Yohei!"
"He does realize that thing isn't going to die from those harpoons?" I asked as Rin darted away. Yohei's boat went straight toward the squid as Rin dived into the water. The squid lashed out, crashing it's tentacle down alongside the boat, making Yohei fall back.
I barely managed to make out Rin climbing aboard, "That guys nuts!"Shima cried and I sighed, "Welcome to my world…"
"Yohei!" We turned our attention to the kid as he leapt off the boat, aiming the harpoon at the squid and firing, hitting it near the spot it hit last time. It swayed once more before flinging it's tentacle upwards, sending Yohei airborne.
"Kit-chan! A Jinkujaku can fly, right?" Izumo questioned, looking at me pleadingly. I stepped back, "Uh-um…well, not at this stage…" I gestured to the lazy familiar around my neck.
She blinked before turning quickly back to see Rin dive in after Yohei. That was when the squid blocked our view. I hope Rin doesn't draw his sword…
We waited awhile, waiting for something to happen. However…what we didn't expect to see when the squid moved was… "Look! We found his dad!" Rin waved, smiling as they raod a makeshift raft onto shore.
"Wh-wh…huh?" I managed out of our shock. What happened to the boat? Why isn't the squid attacking? WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?
One very long explanation later…
I was grumbling incoherent things as we stood side-by-side at the docks. Apparently the squid was a good demon. Who would have thought? Stupid old monk and his lies…
Yohei was waving good bye to the demon as it floated away from the docks. "Good work, everyone." Our teacher congratulated us from beside us. "Side- er…Tsubaki-sensei (so THAT'S his name…) Where've you been?" Rin questioned.
"Oh, I thought we'd need the proper strategy in place if it was indeed a Kraken, so I was doing all kinds of research. But then I discovered that there was no danger…" He explained, though I somehow saw it as a Big. Fat. Lie.
"I couldn't figure out how to get back here…" We turned back to Yohei and his father; who were talking, "Six months passed in no time. At one point, I reached a deserted island, and then spent some time floating around…I tried to find Japan with the help of that squid, but he's another one who has no sense of direction…"
I smacked my forehead as those near me chuckled nervously. He wasn't kidding when his dad was directionally challenged… "Dad…you mean that squid wasn't your enemy?"
"Yohei, you need to learn to be more flexible. I realized it during battle. Just as you'd expect from a squid, he was flexible in both mind and spirit." They turned to face the shrinking squid, getting farther in the distance, "And now he's completely turned over a new leaf…"
Yohei turned to his father, "B-but you said that once a man decided to defeat someone…" His father turned to him, "Enough Yohei! You've got to lighten up- like the flavor of raw squid!"
Um…what? "What does that mean?" Shima asked and I shook my head, "For all I know it could mean world peace to just eating frikin squid. Stupid metaphors…"
"A man also has the courage to change his determination. That's what being a man is about!" I snickered- Rin had the biggest shocked face ever, shima looked irritated, and Izumo had an 'I hate my life' face on…
"Ah~ the life of an Esquire…" I sighed, putting my hands behind my head. The others nodded, realizing future missions could be a lot worse. Yohei suddenly embraced his father, making sensei and Rin cry, "What a great story…"
"Even demons can have a change of heart!"
I blinked and looked at the ground.
Even…demons…
"THIS SUCKS!" Izumo wailed as she fell to her knees, similar reactions from the other two Esquires. Yup, being an Esquire officially and undoubtedly sucks.
Next morning…
I whistled a merry tune as the four of us waited at the bus stop. Our sensei left earlier then us, once again rambling about his 'little kitten'. Unfortunately Rin over slept and we missed the first bus, and have to wait another 20 minutes.
"Here." I stopped whistling to see Rin holding me… "Apple juice?" I questioned, taking the small juice box. He nodded and I squealed, quickly beginning to sip at it.
"Oh, it's that kid." Shima announced, and we turned to see Yohei walking up the sidewalk towards us. Izumo was instantly up and running towards him, and apparently his dog was with him.
I shrugged and continued to drink from my juice box, happy that I finally had one. The only thing at this town was squid, squid, and squid.
That's when I heard a scream from Izumo, making Rin jump and smack the box out of my hand, sending it flying over the railing and into the rocks below. "Rin…"
He shivered and smiled at me, "uh…um…hey Kit…y-you're supposed to be nice to me…right?" Shima scoffed, "You're on your own buddy, that was enough to cancel the penalty."
I cracked my knuckles, "You…spilled…the juice…"
He screamed and tried to flee, but Shima grabbed his collar with an evil smirk. "NO! I DON'T WANT TO DIE!"
The only thing heard were the sound of Izumo's laughter (the dog's eyebrows) and the audible sound of something being punched.
One hour later…
I growled angrily as I sat at the back of the bus, the other three at the front. Izumo had told me Yohei's dog, Shiro, had the same eyebrows as her- therefore the laughter…and the scream. I also told her why Rin was crippled and smoking from the beat down earlier.
I scowled and looked out the window, trying to get thoughts away from my spelt apple juice…sniff…
"Kit, I think you damaged his brain." Shima called from the front, poking a unconscious Rin next to him. I rolled my eyes and glared out the window.
Boys are still so stupid…but…sweet…
I smiled, remembering this missions events. I'm glad Yohei was able to get his father back…I wish the same could be said for Rin and Kat…but maybe things will turn out okay? Who knows…
…maybe I'll get Kat back sooner than I thought?
"Papa is calling me…" Rin mumbled, still out of it.
Then again…I seriously doubt that.
yeah...long chapter...very frustrating...
however, next chapter will have a certain demon show up :D
that's all i'm saying! though...if we're going by episodes you should figure it out -_-
Onee-san = Big sister
no apple juice box's or squids were harmed during the making of this
Rin was xD
review's will get cupcakes with SPRINKLES!
