Disclaimer: No, CCS isn't mine. If it were, I'd have no need to write my poor little fanfic.
Cycle 25: Lunar Pull
It was odd being back at college like any other normal human, especially since there was no need to worry about a battle. Tsukito yawned, a little impatient for the class to end so that he could leave. The past two days after the battle had been quite enjoyable, especially after the surprising (and wonderful) confessions of love that had been exchanged between him and Nakuru. Of course they had been in their true forms at the time, but that didn't mean they didn't remember it. Yue and Yukito was a different story, as they were two minds in one body.
The bell rang, signaling the end. Tsukito stretched his arms, looking down at his notes. In college, notes were very important, and not taking notes was like sentencing yourself to doom. Nakuru, who was taking the same class, waltzed over to him, a silly grin plastered on her face. "Hey, Tsukito!"
"Yo. And aren't you going to find poor Toya-san and squeeze him to death?"
"Maybe," she said, still grinning. "Unless you would rather I stay here with you?
Tsukito was grinning back at her as he replied, "I am shocked that you would ask such a thing! Of course I'd rather you stay with me! I would never let that ol' Toya-san corrupt you with his grouchiness!" (A/N: "Grouchiness"? I don't think Toya is grouchy, do you?)
Within the college, those two were a regular comedic duo among the other college students. Nakuru, as always, was quite hyper and cheerful; Tsukito on the other hand was becoming known as quite the jokester. Even when he asked a serious question, one could find a joke hidden in there if they looked hard enough. Which was why no one was surprised when rumors began flying around that they were a couple, and even less surprised when they openly admitted it in various ways. Those two were a match for each other.
"Thank you very much, Tsukito!" Nakuru planted a kiss on his cheek, still grinning. "But I have something I really need to talk to you about!"
"Yes, my moonlight?" he asked, wearing the same grin she was.
"We should meet up later! Maybe for a picnic, you know?"
"Hmm, sounds good! I like that idea! Wait… did you already prepare everything?"
The other Moon Guardian shook her head cheerfully. "Nope! But we can buy some sandwiches, eat them at the park, and call it one!"
"Sounds like a date I guess," Tsukito laughed. "How about we meet up at about… I don't know, maybe when the middle school lets the students out? I need to prepare some things for Master… I don't think he even knows about my plan."
"Sounds good! I'll meet you then!"
0-o-0-o-0-o-0
"Yo, Solarus!"
The little dragon-winged wolf cub looked up from his videogame, pausing it. "Oh, hey Lunarus."
"Hey, while I'm in this form, call me Tsukito! Anyways, I have a favor to ask of you."
"Uh-huh. Go on." The Sun Guardian in his disguise form went back to playing his game. Recently he had become good friends with Suppie and Kero, and he found out he shared their addiction for videogames. Now he was trying to get a higher score than they were planning to get. It was a three-way battle that probably wouldn't end for years to come.
"I have a feeling that Master Koryu will attempt to confess his love for Aiko-chan today, once school lets out. So," he hefted a video camera in one hand, "I was hoping you could record that confession on this video camera. I'm planning on giving the tape to Tomoyo-san later, anyways."
"Fine, but can you tell me how the heck I'm supposed to defeat this boss? You beat him, but refuse to tell me!"
"Fine. First you have to aim for Suichikaze's weapon arms for one third of his health, then the body, and finally the head. Finally Suichikaze will change from his humanoid form to his final dragon form after a short storyline scene. Once you finish off that big robot, the game's done! By the way, the faster you do it and the less damage you take, the more points you get, so do your best!"
"Thank you very much, Tsukito," Solarus said, and as Tsukito walked away he could hear the sounds of explosions and lasers coming from the television. The Moon Guardian sighed. I wonder if those videogames are rotting his brain… though I can see why he likes playing them so much….
He did have time to change into more casual clothing than his college wear, so he didn't rush too much. He chose a simple black t-shirt with a smiley emoticon on the front, and a pair of brown jeans that were clean. He looked at the rest of his clothing, grimacing. "Looks like I'll have to do the laundry soon. Too bad Master doesn't have maids or butlers to take care of all this… oh, wait, he had assured his parents he could take care of himself while they were away so they took the servants with them… leaving me as his bodyguard."
He still remembered how easy it was to be hired for the role as Koryu's bodyguard. Not that the Master of the Harbinger Cards really needed it. He had taken taekwondo, karate-do, judo, kyūdō, kendo, and even jōdō in elementary, all at the same time. Or at least that's what he had heard. But then, it could be an explanation for his good physical stamina. His magical stamina came from his own magical power and that of the magic he had stolen from others.
The Moon Guardian glanced out into the hallway, where he still faintly heard the sound of repetitive videogame background music before it suddenly shut off. He went back into his bedroom, waiting a bit longer before he heard the front doors opening and closing. A moment later, he heard the same sound again. That would most likely be Aiko-chan. I better get going, then.
He actually took his time while walking down the halls, pausing by the doorway to Koryu's room. He could hear his Master asking, "Aiko. Do you…. do you like me?"
Aiko's reply seemed rather… embarrassed. "W-What… um, o-of course I do, Koryu…"
"U-Uh, n-no, not like that! I mean…" Tsukito grinned, knowing he'd have to voice Koryu's words for him. The Moon Guardian knew what the Master of the Harbinger Cards had been thinking about the past couple days, other than his guilt.
Poking his head into the room, Tsukito said, "Master wishes to know if you are in love with him." Before anyone could say a word, especially Koryu, he quickly left. He did have to meet up with Nakuru after all. Plus he could always watch the videotape later; he'd seen Solarus hiding in the shadows of a corner on the ceiling.
0-o-0-o-0-o-0
It was easy to find each other. All they had to do was lock on to each other's unique magical presences. Unsurprisingly, Nakuru and Tsukito ran into each other at a restaurant that sold… sandwiches. Tsukito was being paid for being Koryu's bodyguard (A/N: Isn't funny how he's his bodyguard and his Moon Guardian?) so he paid for about… one-hundred percent of the sandwiches. He insisted on it.
They took their late lunch to the park, where Nakuru spread out a blanket she had brought with her, and they chowed down on the food. Tsukito glanced at Nakuru, and grinned. "Hey, have you fed Suppie-san any sugary sweets recently?"
"Yup! Yesterday! But I promised him I won't do it again for a whole week!"
"Why?"
Nakuru smiled mischievously. "I asked him to videotape Master and Tomoyo-chan's confessions of love!"
"Really? I asked Solarus to do the same to my master and Aiko-chan! But I had to tell him how to defeat a videogame boss."
Their chat lasted for a long time, until it was finally dark, the moon shining bright. Tsukito glanced up, smiling. "The moon sure is a beautiful thing, isn't it?"
"It sure is," Nakuru agreed, but was caught by surprise when he suddenly turned and kissed her full on the lips. She smiled, and pulled him deeper into their confirmation of love.
"But not as beautiful as you," Tsukito said softly, once they had broken apart. Hey, even they needed air. "I'm glad to have met you, Nakuru."
"I was thinking the same thing, Tsukito."
Author's Notes: Whew! Finally! Sorry I took so long, folks! I kinda hit a roadblock in the imagination department. But I think I didn't too bad... what do you guys think? Did I do bad with this chappie? -sneezes- Stay tuned! Only two chappies left I believe... I feel both relieved and disappointed... maybe I should do a sequel... oh wait, I think that was the original plan...