Disclaimer: I only own what is mine. My OCs and ideas.
A/N: Ok, so to follow up the Disclaimer; I DON'T OWN THE SONG IN THIS CHAPTER!(Obviously) Just felt the need to make that clear. Ok... moving on. I took the song out to make sure the chapter was till long enough and it reached about 2080 words without the song, so I think this is an excellent chapter. Nice and long. Loads of Danny and Aiko. And I may post the next chapter this weekend if get the chance, I am trying to update all my stories, which is hard when I keep getting new ideas. Coming Together and Next Generation: Anna will be getting finished up today or tomorrow. And Moments has a really sweet chapter coming up followed by a two part one-shot. Anywho, I think the next chapter is the one EVERYONE is looking forward to (Evil Smile). After Prom finishes up, I plan one or two more fillers and then I think we are all ready to go to K'un-Lun (Happy smile, and a round of applause.) OK, this is a really Long Author's Note by my standards... let's move on to my Reviews! Enjoy the story!
Reviews:
ArtemisBAMF1218- A rather short review this go round (complete joke) I am certain you will absolutely love this chapter. My friends and I couldn't decide on a song for the longest time but I chose this one, and Aiko will explain why. I am also very happy this is so long. My shortest official story is "The Moon in my Hands." It is both the shortest stand alone story in words and chapters.
Geisha Woman (and I directly Quote Wikipedia) "are traditional Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses and whose skills include performing various arts such as classical music, dance, games, and conversation, mainly to entertain male customers." So basically, and in this context, they are women who are trained in the art of social entertainment. It's ok, I had to research them and my friend was even trying to help me remember what they are called.
I'm not really ever sure as an author who wins the bet, I guess we'll find out next chapter. I added Jessica Jones in here because I think I read somewhere (Marvel Wikia) that Jessica Jones went to high school with Peter Parker (even had a crush on him, (not relevant to this story))
I wouldn't mind that story either. I'll write it one day if I am bored. That is part of the point, She and Danny had both spent so many years in peaceful K'un-Lun they stick out like sore thumbs when they are forced to be social. Aiko would have had to take her shoes off first but she would have kicked butt.
I also loved the intergrading of the Chinese words and speech. I'm not fluent or anywhere near it (like two words maybe?), but I love using it in my stories to help with the Chinese culture in K'un-Lun! I also loved their argument and Danny trying to keep the peace, it's what he does best.
Here are the sweet moments, I hope I can update the next chapter soon.
Chapter 24
Aiko sighed and looked to Danny, "are you bored too?"
Danny nodded sharply.
Another loud and pounding song began. "Not really what I had in mind," Aiko admitted. "Nothing like formal dances back at home."
"They'll play a slower song next. I've watched the pattern. Ten loud headache songs, then a few slower songs." Danny smirked.
"Is your shoulder ok?" Aiko asked as Danny's right hand rubbed his left shoulder.
"It's fine. I'm drugged up on medicine." Danny smiled.
Aiko looked at the table in front of them. There were scattered plates and the rest of the guys had taken off their jackets and had laid them on their chairs. Danny and Aiko were the only two sitting at their table.
"I'm tired," Aiko complained as she stretched out. "And hungry."
"I'll take the team out to eat when we leave. My treat." Danny smiled.
"That's nice." Aiko yawned.
Danny looked over the crowd. "Do you think the others are having a good time?"
The song started winding down and Aiko stood up. "Yes. And were going to have a good time too."
Aiko took off her heels. And extended her hand to Danny. "I want to dance. And you are going to dance with me when the non-headache music comes back on."
"Aiko, neither of us know how to dance." Danny pointed out. "That one dance we know is from a long time ago. It'll look weird."
"I don't care. When we go home where are we ever going to see these people again?" Aiko froze. "I mean I want to see the team again. One day. Maybe invite them to come to K'un-Lun."
Danny sighed and stood up stretched out his back. "You want to dance? Ok, one dance."
Aiko smiled. "You have to lead."
"I know," Danny muttered quietly.
The song quit and everyone mostly went back to their seats where they were sitting to eat some snack and socialize.
It was quiet for a little while and as Aiko pulled Danny to the open dance floor, they passed the team.
"Where are you going?" Ava asked as they walked passed.
"To dance." Aiko smiled.
Danny shrugged.
"Whose idea was that?" Luke joked and Danny pointed with his free hand to Aiko.
"Man, welcome to the world of women." Luke laughed and placed a hand on Danny's shoulder.
"Thanks, Luke." Danny deadpanned.
One they reached the dance floor Aiko turned to face Danny there were only a few people still on the dance floor.
The song began and Aiko smiled as she touched Danny's hand. "Ready?"
"Yes."
Aiko gently touched Danny's shoulders, and Danny uncomfortably placed his hands on Aiko's waist, turning dark red.
"What?" Aiko asked.
"Nothing. This is just… it's been a while… since we were drug to some formal event… and you made me dance with you because you were bored."
Taking over this town they should worry,
But these problems aside I think I taught you well.
Danny and Aiko stepped slowly to the music.
That we won't run, and we won't run, and we won't run.
That we won't run, and we won't run, and we won't run.
Aiko spun gently her hair trailed behind her and Danny stepped back a little so her dress could twirl.
"Come on, I know you can dance Danny." Aiko teased.
And in the winter night sky ships are sailing,
Looking down on these bright blue city lights.
Danny spun Aiko in the other direction. "Fine." Aiko stopped so she had he back to Danny and he took her other hand so they were held out as they stepped around some more.
And they won't wait, and they won't wait, and they won't wait.
We're here to stay, we're here to stay, we're here to stay.
"Thank you, Danny." Aiko mouthed so Danny could not hear her.
Howling ghosts – they reappear
In mountains that are stacked with fear
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
A lionheart.
Aiko shivered as Danny spun her around again, so she was facing him as they continued to step side to side. "We're a living metaphor." She laughed.
Danny looked down at her puzzled. "What?"
Aiko moved so she held Danny's arm so it was held hit the air at 90 Degrees like he was asking a question. She placed her arm against him and they began to walk in a circle. "Just pay attention," Aiko said patiently.
His crown lit up the way as we moved slowly
Past the wondering eyes of the ones that were left behind.
Aiko looked to Danny as he listened and she took the end of her dress so she held it. She moved away from Danny and moved her dress to create a wave effect.
Though far away, though far away, though far away
We're still the same, we're still the same, we're still the same.
She looked back to Danny. He looked a little sadder. "You're right," He whispered.
They moved to their arms being pressed against each other and Aiko held her dress.
Howling ghosts – they reappear
In mountains that are stacked with fear
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
They switched and Danny chuckled and smiled at Aiko his eyes seemed to smile at her.
And in the sea that's painted black,
Creatures lurk below the deck
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
Danny gently spun Aiko around so she had her back to him as he once more held her arms out.
And as the world comes to an end
I'll be here to hold your hand
'Cause you're my king and I'm your lionheart.
Aiko looked around. Many people were watching now. Aiko turned a darker red than her dress.
"Embarrassed?" Danny joked
A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart.
A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart.
"No." Aiko closed her eyes as Danny laughed to himself. "I'm enjoying this."
Howling ghosts – they reappear
In mountains that are stacked with fear
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
Aiko sighed, it was almost over and the way she and Danny moved together was perfect. It felt right. Aiko closed her eyes. Danny was a great person. He always had been so good to the world despite everything that had been thrown at him.
And in the sea that's painted black,
Creatures lurk below the deck
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
The music began to slow down and Danny gently gave her one last spin so she was facing him again. Aiko looked up and smiled at him. A light outside polite smile. Something felt right.
A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart.
Danny was also thinking. He looked so grown up in Aiko's eyes. He looked so gentle. He felt like a king. He looked like a King. He was different from the boy Aiko grew up with.
A lionheart. A lionheart. A lionheart.
A lionheart.
The song ended and Danny let go of Aiko's hands. Aiko turned to face Danny and smiled broadly. Danny also smiled sweetly down at her. Aiko stood on her toes and hugged Danny around the neck tightly. After a hesitant pause, Danny returned the gesture and hugged her back.
Aiko closed her eyes and leaned into Danny. "你是我的國王. 而我是你的獅心王. 我答應你，我永遠不會讓你失望，我謙恭地為您服務，我的國王. (You are my king. And I'm your Lionheart. I promise you, I will never let you down, I humbly serve you, my king.)"
Danny's hug stiffened. "謝謝. (Thank you.)"
Aiko let go and another song stiffened. It was loud and Aiko's head started to pound. "你想坐下嗎? (You want to sit down?)" Aiko asked looking at her feet.
"是的, 請. (Yes, please)" Danny agreed. He held out a hand and Aiko took it as they walked back to their seats. Only to find a very amused looking team.
"What?" Aiko asked.
"You two are so cute." Ava sighed sweetly. "Where did you learn to dance like that?"
"Back home," Aiko said quietly.
"You were good too Danny." MJ praised.
"Thank you." Danny nodded slightly.
"And he's back to stiff Mr. Perfect," Peter complained.
Danny sighed and attempted to slouch. It took him a little effort but he managed.
"I'm going to get a drink you guys want anything?" MJ asked.
"Sure," Jessica said standing up. "You want anything, Luke?"
"Nah, I'm good."
The two girls walked away leaving Aiko, Danny, Ava, Peter, and Luke at the table.
"Seriously. What is it going to take to make you a couple?" Ava asked.
"Give up," Aiko warned.
"You guys looked good together," Luke added.
"Luke," Danny said his friend's name through gritted teeth.
"I didn't say anything except you looked good together while you were dancing." Luke defending himself.
Aiko sighed. "你只是不知道如何包辦婚姻的工作. 我錯了嗎？(You just do not know how arranged marriages work. Am I wrong?)"
"你是對的. (You are right.)" Danny agreed.
The team looked at the pair as they spoke in Chinese.
"You guys are no fun." Peter deadpanned.
Aiko laughed to herself. "Thank you."
Danny shook his head. "It is the way of K'un-Lun. Dating is unheard of. Multiple relationships are very dishonorable."
"It's the way of our people," Aiko added.
"Aiko, we are Danny's 'people.'" Peter corrected. "He's pure blooded American."
"Actually. I'm not. I was just born here. My mom is American, but my dad is- I'm not sure..." Danny said uncomfortable.
Peter sighed in defeat. "Two weirdos living in America. A King and a Warlord's Daughter."
Aiko nodded. "Yes. Isn't this the 'American Dream'?"
"Not exactly." Ava sighed.
MJ and Jessica walked back over with cups and the team all quickly shut up as to not blow their cover.
Aiko had found herself drug to the dancefloor the next slow song that came on by Danny, who was very bored. They had danced to a few more songs such as; "King" by Lauren Aquilina, "All of Me" by John Legend, and a few other nice songs. Ava and Peter had managed to attempt to teach them how to dance normally, but it was of little success.
Afterward, they split and MJ went home and Luke took Jessica home saying he would catch up with them later.
"Where do you guys want to eat?" Danny asked as they got into the car. He was in the driver seat and Peter was in the passenger with the girls in the back.
"I don't know. I don't think I can really take much more." Ava sighed. "Maybe somewhere we can just get food and go."
Peter nodded. "I'm worn out."
Danny started the car. "Just name the place and we'll go."
Ava pulled out her phone. "What do you guys want to eat?"
"I don't know." Peter shrugged. "Somewhere we can walk in and sit down. No waiters or anything."
"Café?" Ava asked.
"Sure." Aiko agreed.
"Found a place," Ava announced.
After many complaints and arguments about how to get to the café, they finally pulled up.
Luke stepped out of the car next to them. "It really took you this long to get here?"
"We had a few too many backseat drivers," Danny said looking at Peter and Ava.
Aiko's stomach growled and they all looked at the small girl. "Sorry, I'm hungry."
"You sound pretty hungry." Peter agreed.
They walked into the empty café and walked up to the counter. Aiko and Ava leaned against the glass and looked at all the deserts. The boys hung back.
"Hai." A girl said stepping out of the back. She froze when she saw what they were wearing.
"It's prom night," Peter said with a goofy smile and the girl nodded.
"Midtown High, right?" She asked.
"Yup," Luke confirmed.
"I'll be with you in a minute." She walked into the back again.
"They all look so foreign." Aiko sighed. "Ava, help?"
Ava studied the options. "Hm, well I don't know. Do you want something chocolaty or fruity? It all looks good."
Aiko sighed and Peter walked up to the glass. "I'm getting the Apple Berry Crisp." He pointed to the said item behind the glass.
Ava sighed and looked around. "Coconut Cake." She decided.
Aiko looked around helplessly. "What's the green one?" She asked.
"Key Lime Pie," Ava said.
Aiko made a face. "That doesn't sound good."
"It actually is." Danny piped up.
"What about that red cake?" Aiko pointed. "It look's funny."
"Red Velvet Cake," Peter said.
"I think you should try the Blue Berry Crumb with a la mode." Danny offered.
"Which one?" Aiko asked.
Ava pointed to the pie tin behind the glass and Aiko nodded. "Sure."
"Luke you want anything?" Danny asked, looking to his friend who had stayed quiet.
"That Peach Crumb Pie looks fine," Luke said. "I'll take that."
The girl came back out and the team ordered. Peter had tried to order for everyone at once and had messed up greatly so Danny stepped in and recited what everyone wanted perfectly. He paid and they all sat down.
A few minutes later their food was brought to them and they all sat quietly eating.
Aiko poked at her blueberry crumb as the ice cream slowly melted.
"Aiko, just try it," Peter said looking over at her.
Aiko sighed and stuck her fork into the desert and slowly put it in her mouth.
Her tired eyes slowly lit up and Luke laughed at her as she hastily took another bite.
"Don't eat too fast," Danny warned.
Aiko froze. "Sorry," She said with her mouth full. The team let out a round of laughs.
Before they left Danny ordered Sam and Ryu some desert to go, Key Lime Pie and Red Velvet Cake. Stating they could fight over who got what later.
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