DÉJÀ VU PART 1:

It was about 6 in the morning.

"Akari?"

"….."

"Akari?"

"….."

"AKARI!'

"AHHH!" I screamed

That's when I woke up and noticed that I was now next to my bed on the floor. But something was different about Axels' voice. That's when I noticed that it wasn't Axel…..it was…Chase?

"Chase? What are you doing in here? And where are Axel and Luke?"

"Is that all you care about?...Anyway, I came to wake you up. We have chores to do."

"What are you talking about? And again, where are Axel, Will, Luke?" I asked a bit more sternly

"Hurry up and get dressed. Things will be explained shortly."

So I got dressed in a green aeropostale shirt with plaid shorts. Then I smelled eggs and toast. So I rushed downstairs hoping that my nose wasn't playing tricks on me. Sure enough, there were eggs, toast, bacon, sausages, and ORANGE JUICE! MY FAV! But then I thought about something:

This is the dream I had not too long ago! I told you that when I dream things, they happen within a week! But I don't know how the whole day will go…..but where are Luke and Axel? Where did they go?

"Chase did you make all of this?"

"Yeah why? I am a cook."

"Yeah, but you didn't have to make all of this. You do know what cereal is right?"

"I'm a cook, and this is what I'm used to making in the mornings. Now you can complain and not eat it, or just eat it."

So I quickly sat at the table ready to eat. But I didn't eat.

"Why are you not eating Akari?"

"Because my brother says it's polite to wait for the person who made the food to sit down, and then you can eat."

"You really look up to your brother don't you?"

"He's a good brother. And he's always looked out and cared for me when…my parents couldn't. Akari had said the last part in a whisper.

"What happened to your parents?"

"…*sob*…"

"Akari? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry."

No, I can't cry! This is in the past, and I should let it stay that way!

I stopped crying and whipped my tears away alittle.

"It's ok. I just can't talk about it now. But I promise I'll tell you when I'm ready." I said honestly and seriously

"Ok then. Why don't we eat now?" asked Chase as he sat down at the table."

"O…kay."

We ate for 5 minutes in silence, until I remembered my question.

"Chase, where are Axel, Will, and Luke?"

CHASES POV:

Snap….I knew she would remember that to ask me eventually. The reason why Luke and Axel aren't here is because we made a bet. Axel betted me that he could last longer working at the Sundae Inn with Maya, then I could do farming with Akari. Maya and Akari are basically the same thing though! They both act super cheerful and they drive me insane! But….if I said the truth to Akari…..would she get insulted? Would she yell at me, or burst into tears? I have to admit that I get emotional when I see someone I care about cry. But I don't care about Akari right? My head is saying no….but is my heart agreeing? I don't know, but if it's not…..then I can't risk seeing Akari cry. So I'll just go with this story. Will said he went on a walk for some fresh air, sounds suspicious but whatever. Oh…and as for Luke…..I sent him on a lumber "adventure." He has to collect 100 pieces of wood by the end of today, or I don't make him lunch or dinner for the next 4 weeks. Evil aren't I? Haha….well if Luke is my rival, might as well start being mean now, right?

"Axel dared me to do his farmwork for the whole day, while he does my job at the Sundae Inn all day."

"And what about Luke?"

"Luke went to go get some wood. He said he wanted to collect some for this ….uh….."plan" he had."

"And what about Will?"

"He went on a walk."

"…So that was your bet with Axel?"

I know I just said plan. I said that because I didn't want Akari to get mad that I wouldn't cook meals for Luke if he didn't bring 100 pieces of lumber back…

"Yep. Here let me see your dish."

"And Luke is really going to get some wood?"

"Why? Do you think I'm lying?"

"Hm…..maybe. But I'm not sure…is Will really going on a walk?"

"Yes, for the last time!"

"Are you sure you didn't force him to leave on his yacht and return to Ethiopia?"

"What? Now you're just talking nonsense."

KENJI/AKARI'S POV:

So I handed Chase the plate, and then I saw this long paper on the counter and decided to pick it up. It said List of Chores for Zion Ranch. The ranch was named Zion? Interesting name. I'm not saying it's a bad name, because if you say it, it truthfully isn't. But I had never heard it before. And whenever I hear something or do something new I just say it was interesting. Strange habit.

"Zion Ranch huh?"

"Yep. Now you should go do your hair, while I finish washing the dishes."

"'Kay."

So I went upstairs into the bathroom and made my hair look boyish again. I admit, I don't like looking like a guy but I just have to put up with it until HAMILTION changes that law. Then I went back downstairs and I froze. All the dishes were already cleaned and dried, and Chase was leaning against the door waiting to go.

"Chase! How did you do that so fast?"

"Akari have you honestly forgotten where I work at? Washing dishes only takes but a few seconds."

"I guess you would have to be able to wash dishes fast…..with how many people order, I guess you can't help but be fast."

"True. Now hurry up and go change."

"What are you talking about? This is my outfit."

"You have to wear clothes that you can get dirty in. Those clothes weren't made to do chores in."

"ARRHHH!"

So I ran back up the stairs and changed into dark navy blue sweats with a black t-shirt. When I ran back down I noticed we were wearing the same thing.

"Hey! Those are my brother's clothes! Why do you have them on?"

"You didn't notice the first time?"

"No, not really." I admitted embarrassedly

"Your brother told me I can borrow these clothes to put on to do the chores in."

"But now were wearing the same thing!"

"When your brother had the same thing as you on you didn't complain!"

"That's because he's my brother! You're not even related to me in any way!"

"What does that have to do about anything?"

"It's just weird seeing you and I wear the same clothes. I'm only used to my brother and I wearing these."

"Anyway….we've going to do chores! Now let's go! We've wasted enough time."

So I put my sneakers on, and out the door we went.

"Sorry for yelling back there….it's just I'm not used to anyone but Axel and I wearing these clothes.

"….Is that so?"

"Yeah."

CHASES QUICK POV:

Should I ask her why that is?...Probably not. That might make her get all emotional again. Either that or she'll start yelling at me telling me it's none of your business. Anyway let's take a look at this list. That's when my eyes filled with shock. I kept staring at it, trying to make sure I was reading it correctly. That's when I heard Akari asking me a question.

"Chase, what's the first chore?"

I just looked at her and smirked.

"This should be interesting." Was all I said.