Once upon a lullaby chapter26

In the end Ryu ended up in the school nurses office because he kept hearing 'voices' in his head. Yay for hana! Me, Kyo and yuki have been spending time together... ok well me and Kyo and then me and yuki. (Their truce never lasted long) Hana, uo and jessu have been very supportive and Kashu and kida have set out on kashus world tour. A happy ending I guess...

"Nami!" the cute voice I know and love came from down the hall. Turning around momiji was running towards me looking as cute and bunny like as ever. "You have looked so bored lately so I'm going to take you out." He smiled at his idea.

"What?!" I was shocked. "You have already taken me out before so if you take me out again it would be rude." While I was panicking he started to laugh.

"You don't need to worry about stuff like that. I enjoy taking you out; Kyo and yuki are coming too."

"Where is Kyo and yuki going?" Kyo came walking down the hall towards us. His orange eyes were kind towards me but when it came to momiji...

"We are going to go on a trip to a shrine to pray that nami has another good year because she will be 18 next year and that's a big number." Even though it was momiji who was speaking and he didn't have a clue what the problem was with that sentence I froze up. I felt my heart stop for like a millisecond and I couldn't think. I don't want to think, I don't want to hear... I don't want to have to give up this amazing life... but momiji is right... it's getting so close, too close. "So what do you think nami?" momiji jerked me out of my thoughts.

"Umm yeah sure I would love too." I nodded trying to be as cheerful as I could. I seemed to pull it off because Kyo nodded as if it were to say he would come too. Momiji jumped in joy a little too high than an ordinary person would but nobody cared. Maybe a trip is good for me after all...

"Nami are you ready?" Yuki called up the stairs. As quick as I could I raced down the stairs carrying my large pink bag containing 3 days worth of clothes, shoes and bathroom stuff. Kyo didn't carry much and shigure wasn't going to go; so I was taking the most. Hatori was going to drive us there and come pick us up in two days; he didn't look that happy about it but when he saw us he smiled and waved.

It took about 2 hours in hatoris car; it was cramped and I had to sit in the front so none of them transformed but it was nice. I just lay my head back and started to concentrate on the music. You would think that somebody like me who loves to listen to music would constantly be singing... but no. I don't sing, it's not that I can't it's that I won't. Well it's a long story so I won't go into details...

"Nami look we are here." Yuki leaned into the front to point the shrine temple to me despite the sound of Kyo protesting and momiji giggling. Pressing my face against the cold glass I saw it; it was made out of white marble and the steps leading up to it were covered in flowers... truly beautiful. "That's our hotel there." He pointed a bit to the left and there stood nearby to the shrine was a golden hotel, deliberately made to look like a palace. I couldn't see much of it for the trees surrounding it but it was called the Seidai Goten (the magnificent palace) and it was five stars. "It is owned by Shigures parents that's why he didn't come." Shigures parents? Wow I didn't know they ran a hotel... I wonder why he didn't want to come. Could there be conflict between them? Well some part of me doesn't want to get involved.

"Ok nami this is your room, we will come and knock for you at dinner. If there is an emergency this is our room key." Yuki handed me a cold piece of card which reminded me off a credit card. It was cold and looked just like mine. I nodded and took the key before closing the door and walking into my room. I was going to be in a room by myself but the room would be big enough to fit five people in it... Is yukis room this big? The whole room was gold and white; a huge king size bed was in the middle leaning against a wall, a large golden mirror, a dressing table with makeup already on it, a very expensive looking wardrobe, a bath, a phone and a menu for room service. Ok I think you might have to be filthy rich to stay here but I'm not complaining. I remember momiji telling me that we could stay here for free since the family runs it... still I don't want to take too much of this for granted.

I hung up my clothes and sighed, falling back on my bed I closed my tired eyes and even though I didn't want to I fell asleep.

By the time I woke up it was dark, midnight actually. Opening the window I felt the cold breeze blow on my face and I remembered the time I flew. I still cling onto the feeling of being free and happy, being completely lost in the air but also like I had finally found myself. I remember the air against my face and the light feeling of feathers brush against me slightly. Paradise; why can't I feel that way again?

Out in the sky there was a full moon lighting up the dark, cold sky. Then an idea fluttered through my head. I snuck down the stairs making sure I had my room key and normal clothes, luckily nobody was at the reception desk and the door was open. I made sure not to make a noise as I slipped through it. And then I was there out in the open, I ran towards the forest where I can practice in peace. I walked around for a bit trying to find a perfect spot when I found it; a glistening blue stream, making slight noises in the silence as the water flowed along. After standing there for a few minutes I closed my eyes putting out my hand and imagine the water swirling in the air. I opened one eye... nothing had happened. Come on! Getting frustrated I waved my hand violently and suddenly the water lifted up in the air like a huge wave. Pulling my hand away and the water splashed down; louder than a waterfall, crashing against the rocky bottoms of the stream. Nami calm down. Aqua's melodic voice sounded in my head. Your water powers are connected with your sad feelings they work best when you're sad, however you should be able to tap into them if you remain calm. Getting angry could cause serious accidents. Acknowledging what aqua told me I calmed down and took a deep breath; holding my hand out at arm's length I imagined the time I went swimming in class. We had free time so I just swam in the deep, calm realms of the water. It was nothing like being in the ocean but still incredible, then I imagine the water again. Swirling round and round like a constant wheel, opening my eyes... it was there. Relief washed over me, I swirled my hand in the air a couple of times watching it dance freely. Then I dropped my hand, with hearing the faint whisper well done I smiled. Well I have mastered the water power... The sun started to rise above the thick leaves of the tree. Oh god, a quick glance to my watch... 7:30. Oh crap, Kyo is usually up by 6. I started to run into the thick maze of dark green trees when I realised that I'm lost.

Nami it's ok. Cliaria's voice chimed. Take a deep breath and relax, your earth powers are mainly linked to happiness. Try remembering happy times and hold out your hand...wish for a sign. Happy times... I've had alot of them. I held out my hand and closed my eyes; I remember helping yuki garden, helping something grow... like giving something life. I remember Kyo; when he saw those dying flowers by the clubhouse and came with me every day to water them until they were better. Please give me a sign. Opening one eye I looked out in front of me; each tree was covered in red flowers, turning round it turned out that it wasn't all the trees... then it clicked. The flowers had made a pathway for me. I ran down the forest path until I got back to the entrance; I ran past the receptionist and up to my room to get dressed quickly. I slid down the closed door sighing. Good I made it in time; we are going to visit the shrine today I think. I pulled out my pink furisode and sandals, tied my hair up in a messy bun and pulled out my small pink inscence purse.

"Nami?" Kyo's voice sounded through the door. I quickly pulled it open and I swear I saw kyo's jaw dropped to the floor. "You look stunning." He muttered looking away. I couldn't stop myself from smiling. "We are going to go get breakfast, you coming?"

"Yep come on." I grabbed his hand and pulled him along. Somehow I knew that he would be going bright red... well so am I. I had noticed before but the whole building is decorated in gold. I wonder if it's just something they have, were they decorate everything in gold. Walking to the restaurant I could feel all the eyes on me. Yuki and momiji were sitting on our 'private table' over in the corner by the large window. Yuki was staring at me too and his cheeks had gone a light pink. Momiji didn't seem fazed. He jumped up like usual and ran over.

"Nami you look great," He smiled. Yuki was wearing a white shirt and black pants and momiji was wearing dungarees with a white shirt underneath. He wore a hat with a red flower tied into it and his white knee socks looked so cute with his shoes. He really did look like a middle school kid. Sitting down on the golden chairs yuki handed me a menu being very careful not to look me in the eyes so his blush wouldn't turn beetroot red. "Nami what are you going to order?" Momiji had sat next to me leaning over looking at the menu in my hands.

"I will get just some toast." I smiled placing the menu down. For some reason yuki and Kyo were looking at me like I was being stupid again.

"Nami you don't have to get the cheapest thing on the menu." Yuki handed me the menu again. I sighed. I don't want them to pay loads for me but they get offended if I choose cheap stuff.

"Ok well then just give me a few sausages then with them. IF you haven't noticed I'm very fussy." I smiled. Just like magic a waiter came over.

"Can I take your order?" He spoke in one of those posh snooty voices that you only hear in those weird movies. As momiji ordered I let myself wander into a daydream of when I was back by the river. I wonder what powers I can unlock next...

"Are you ok Nami?" Yuki turned round. Ok the sandals were a bad idea. How was I supposed to know that we would have to walk up like a million stairs to get to the temple?

"Yeah I'm fine just tired." I clutched my side because of a growing stitch and looked up. Momiji had had no trouble climbing and Kyo had stormed off in the front because of constant teasing by yuki.

"Give me your hand." Yuki held out his hand. Taking it I blushed; his hand was so warm and welcoming. I don't want to let it go. Somehow walking with yuki sped up the process of the walking and even though we got there last we did make it there before the day ended. The temple was pretty empty only a few adults were there; but they were drinking alchohol from the drink and food stalls outside the temple. The temple looked very old and like it would fall down any minute. It had many statues of animals and at the very end was a large wall had a large painting of all the zodiac animals, god, and the feast and... The phoenix. They way they had painted her was very exquisite and her feathers looked extremely delicate. She was flying in the sky with a faint golden glow surrounding her. "Nami come on." Yuki pulled at my hand and led me to where the shrine was. Here he handed me a small piece of paper. "I'm going to pray, while I'm over there go and hang your wish on the tree of hope ok." He handed me a pen and pointed to the tree. So what should I wish for?

"So did you have fun?" Momiji asked me. We are going home; I had alot of fun but I miss my bed.

"Yeah I did thank you momiji." I smiled turning back round pressing the play button on my iPod. I am very spoiled. They wouldn't let me choose my breakfast or dinner anymore. I am sure they are going to fatten me up then feed me to hobo's... Ok I know they wouldn't do that. They are just too nice to me sometimes... That's why I made my wish... no you can't know it's a secret.

I wish... that after ive gone all the Sohmas will be happy. Xxx love nami xxx.

Yes well I had alot of problems with this chapter but it's done now... I think it's time I introduced a little monkey friend ;P signing out now nami kuroboshi xxx