Me: Dunno where the hell I'm going with this, just know that I've got plans for it XD Anyway, on to Kotonaru. Again Kotonaru is japanese for different, I know a lot of you have forgotten about that. So! That being said, let's get to the reviews:
To Ern Estine 13624: Glad you're liking it.
To PhantomBrat: Yami met them easily because he was half frozen when they discovered him. Not only that, but Yami was always known as the protector. It's now 3000 years past his time and he has no idea what is going on... So he's just happy to have someone find him. :3 But, I'm glad you're liking it ^w^
Sorry for taking so long, I'm fighting a terrible earache... It hurts, I'm dizzy, I'm seeing three of everything and it's really kicking my ass... I do not own YGO or anything pertaining to YGO :)
Kotonaru
Chapter 14
School
It had been one week since Yami had come back with the Motous. He slept on the floor in the living room, listening for any sounds of danger every night. He had learned a lot more about the present, like the soft, comfortable stuff on the floor is called carpet. And the linoleum on the kitchen floor is hard to walk on if you're not careful. The game shop was down stairs, and children of all ages come in all the time.
He lifted his head when he heard footsteps on the stairs, and tilted his head when he saw Yugi in a uniform. "Yugi?"
"Morning Yami" Yugi greeted, ruffling the wolf's ears as he walked past.
"Why are you up so early?"
"I have to go to school."
"School?"
"Yeah. It's where kids go to learn stuff."
"Like what?"
"Um, math, history, foreign languages. All kinds of stuff."
"Oh."
"You wanna walk to school with me? You can't go in, but it'll get you out of the house for a little bit."
"Um, okay." Yami stood and followed Yugi down the few steps that led to the game shop.
"I'll be home later grandpa. Yami's going to walk with me."
"Okay. You can come back after you drop Yugi off, Yami."
"Okay. I'll be back."
Yami and Yugi walked out of the game shop door, turning and walking down the sidewalk. "Now remember Yami, dogs aren't supposed to talk."
"So I'll bark. I've gone three thousand years without being discovered, I know what I'm doing."
"I guess you're right. Okay, you have to pay attention to these crossing signs. See how that one has a hand, that means you don't walk. The one over there that looks like a person, that's your signal to go. But there are different ones for different crosswalks. You just look straight ahead to know when you should go."
"Always wondered what those things were for."
"If you don't pay attention, you'll get hit by a car."
"Those things on four wheels?"
"Yep."
"Is this what it's like in school?"
"It's worse. You don't get to talk during class, and you have to listen to the teacher lecture all the time. Then you get homework that you have to get done."
"Sounds like prison."
"Some people say it's like prison."
"So why do you go?" Yami asked, tilting his head to look at Yugi.
"Because if we didn't we wouldn't learn anything. School actually helps with a lot of things in life."
"Oh. Maybe I would know more if I were in school."
Yugi chuckled "Yami, dogs don't go to school."
"They don't?"
"Well, they do have an obidience school, but that's for misbehaving dogs and dogs that don't listen to well. Or just puppies that need to be trained."
"Your world is very confusing."
"Only because of all the new technology. Other than that it's not to hard. Actually, if you can figure out how to change into a human, it would be a lot easier to teach you stuff. For one, I wouldn't have to keep making sure no one is watching me talk to my dog."
"Sorry about that. I've been practicing, but I haven't even come close to becoming human. I have learned how to move things without touching them though. Even though your mom didn't appreciate me moving the pepper through the kitchen when she ran into it and couldn't stop sneezing for ten minutes."
Yugi giggled "Yeah, she was sneezing for ever."
"I told her I was sorry, she still spanked me with the newspaper."
"It's so funny when she spanks you. She knows you're not a real dog but she still punishes you like one."
"I'll say, my lower back was sore there for a while. She realizes that the dog's butt isn't above the tail right?"
"Yeah. But that was where she spanked anyway."
They crossed the last street, only a few steps from the school and closing in. "Well, I'll see you when I get home Yami. Do you remember how to get home?"
"I can smell your mother and grandfather if I get lost. I've got your scents memorized."
"Okay. Well, see ya after school" Yugi chirped, waving as he walked through the gates and towards the school.
Yami sat outside the gate until Yugi walked into the school, then he turned, his ears down and his tail hanging limply as he walked back through the city. 'What am I gonna do while he's in school?' He passed a bunch of buildings on his way home, he hadn't even noticed half of them on the way to the school. He enjoyed spending time with Yugi, he was so happy and never worried about anything.
Yami studied things as he walked down the sidewalk. Not just the way things looked, but the way they felt, the way things tasted, and the way they smelled. A lot of people looked at him weird, but he was just curious, everything was so new to him. A large vehicle drove by, Yami couldn't remember what Yugi had called it, but he knew if he got hit by it he'd be nothing more than a stain on the road. "Yami." Yami turned his head to see Zana waving at him "C'mere boy."
Yami let out a gleeful bark as he ran towards her, stopping only when he stood by her side. "I got you something" Zana whispered. Yami looked in the bag that she held, sniffing her hand as she pulled the surprise out. It was a bright red collar with silver spikes on it, and two silver things hanging from it. "This is called a tag. Now if someone picks you up, they'll know where to bring you back to. It has your name, our address, and our phone number. You're officially part of the family" she said, buckling the collar around Yami's neck.
"Th-Thank you" Yami whispered.
"You're welcome. Now, how about we go home and have some lunch? You've been out here for a while."
"But Zana, I don't eat."
"Doesn't mean you shouldn't try. Who knows, maybe you'll get stronger if you eat."
"You think so?"
"I do."
"What are we waiting for? Let's go have some lunch" Yami whispered cheerfully.
"Okay" Zana chuckled.
The two of them walked side by side down the sidewalk, headed home. "Hey Zana?"
"Yes Yami?"
"What are those really big vehicles with a bunch of wheels called?"
"Those are semis Yami."
"Oh. I couldn't remember the name of them. Just remembered that I would be smushed if I ever got hit by one."
"Yes, that's why you should look both ways even if the crossing sign is up. I tell Yugi that all the time, but even he doesn't listen."
"He should listen, you're usually always right."
"Well, that's Yugi for ya. He doesn't listen because he thinks he knows everything."
Yami looked up at Zana and lowered his ears once again. "Zana? Is something wrong?"
"Yami. Promise me something."
"What is it?" Yami asked, tilting his head to the side and raising his ears.
Zana knelt down next to Yami, holding his face gently in both of her hands. "Promise, that no matter what happens, or where life takes you, that you will always protect Yugi. And you won't forget about us, no matter what."
Yami's eyes widened, seeing Zana so close to tears, and how much this promise truely meant to her. "Zana, you realize that I lost the title of protector a long time ago don't you?"
"Yami, that was a long time ago. I know you're a great protector. You protected all of us from those three wolves. Just promise that you'll do your best to protect Yugi."
Yami put his paw up on Zana's arm and looked her in the eyes "I promise Zana. I won't let Yugi get hurt."
"Thank you. You're a good boy Yami." Zana stood back up and smiled at Yami "Now let's go get you that lunch."
"Oh yeah" Yami said, barking in excitement.
Me: Alright, that's the end of that chapter :3 I hope I didn't miss anything... Hope you all enjoyed and until next time *waves* Goodbye! ^w^