Angel Eyes (pt 2)
A Romance by W.L. Miss Dajirina
Chapter Six: Little Things
It was late in the evening, and Dajirina and Yamucha haven't returned home yet. Cleo nervously paced the living room while Yvonne and Paurl quietly sat. "Cleo, you should relax. I'm sure they're all right," Paurl said hoping to calm her down.
"They've been gone for several hours now, and…" Cleo stopped talking when she heard the front door opening.
"Cleo, we're back and we brought a guest." Dajirina chimed as she closed the door.
Curious as to whom her aunt and hopefully future uncle brought home, Cleo ran to see who their guest was. "Dava," she yelled getting everyone else's attention.
Dava grimaced when Cleo ran up and hugged her. "Get off me Cleo. You know how much I hate being touched," she yelled as she pushed Cleo away. She smirked and pulled Cleo in a tight bear hug, "Oh girl, you know I'm just playing with you."
"Ugh, let go of me Brunhilda, you're choking me!" Cleo exclaimed as she waived her arms wildly.
"Oh, I see you finally made it here," Yvonne said as she approached them. She looked at Cleo, "Why don't you show your cousin to her room, then you two go to bed. I have to talk to Dajirina and Yamucha alone."
Cleo nodded and grabbed Dava's arm dragging her up the stairs.
Yamucha and Dajirina sat in the living room and prepared themselves for a long-winded speech about how Dajirina should leave Yamucha and return to Allen; and Yamucha should find a girl more physically suited to him. Instead they received a very shocking surprise.
"Rina, I…I'm sorry about everything I said earlier today. After Yamucha left to go look for you, Cleo told me everything that happened since you moved here…"
Dajirina's eyes widened, "She told you everything? Including the truth about why I couldn't come home for Christmas?" she asked shocked.
"Yes. She even told me that Yamucha lives here with you. At first I was upset, but when I realized he truly does care for you, I called your cousin Ellis and he's going to beat the shit out of Allen for you." She looked toward Yamucha and smiled at him then she got up out of the chair she was sitting on. "You take good care of my daughter, Yamucha. Because if I ever hear that you've mistreated her in any way, I'll have Ellis come and kick your ass. Understand?"
Yamucha returned Yvonne's smile and watched her go up the stairs to her room. "I'm going to bed Rina, you coming?" he asked Dajirina as he smiled wickedly at her.
"Of course," she said returning his grin.
The house is silent… Yet no one sleeps.
Interlude 1: An Unexpected Proposal
"You Mother is very understanding, I thought she was going to be upset and persuade me to leave," Yamucha said as he removed his clothes.
"Well, she can be the most sweetest person when you give her a chance," Dajirina smiled as she sat down in front of her vanity mirror. She had already changed into her nightgown and was about to brush her hair when Yamucha put his hand on her shoulder. Regarding him in the mirror, she asked, "What is on your mind?"
Yamucha didn't say anything at first; instead he put his other hand on her exposed shoulder and gently slid both hands up Dajirina's neck. "Are you sure you want to know what's on my mind?" he asked as his hands drifted downward to the ties of her gown.
Dajirina reached and put her hands on his, "Ya-chan, I don't think we should do this while...oh God. That feels good," she murmured as his hand slipped under her gown and groped her breast.
Yamucha took away his hand allowing Dajirina to get to her feet. He reached out and gently removed her nightgown. "I think you're the most beautiful woman I've ever met," he said as he removed her panties.
"You're just saying that..." she started but was stopped when he kissed her. Dajirina wrapped her arms around him and leaned in to the kiss.
Yamucha scooped Dajirina up in his arms and laid her down on the bed. He kissed her deeply on the lips then he moved down her body stopping to nuzzle her breasts then continuing downward.
She gasped and grasped the sheets as Yamucha's mouth reached the place between her thighs and pleasured her. Yamucha then kissed his way back up her body and slowly slid into her. He thrust inside of her gently at first then quickened his pace.
Dajirina wrapped her arms and legs around him burying her face in the curve of his shoulder. "Go Deeper," she whimpered almost pleading. Yamucha thrust harder in reply to her plea crying out his pleasure.
Caught up in the heat of the moment, Yamucha rolled so he was on his back and Dajirina was riding him. His hands slid from her soft wide hips to her breasts and kneaded then rapt in the ecstasy and pleasure of being enveloped in her warmth.
When she reached her climax, Dajirina moaned and fell against Yamucha gasping for breath. Yamucha on the other hand continued to rock slowly inside of her as for he wasn't spent yet.
"Rina,"
"Hmm?"
"I have something important to ask you,"
Dajirina turned her eyes up to him, "What?"
"I want to know will you be my wife, will you marry me?" Yamucha asked stroking her back.
Dajirina pushed herself up so she could look Yamucha directly in his face. "Are you serious?"
Yamucha nodded, "I'm very serious. I want you to marry me."
Dajirina put her head back on his chest, "Yes, I will marry you," she said as she lightly ran her fingers across his muscled chest. "I love you," she whispered as she drifted off to sleep.
"I love you more," he retorted also drifting off to sleep.
Interlude 2: Wonders of the Night
Dava listened to make sure everyone was asleep, or at least where they couldn't see what she was about to do. When she felt it was safe, Dava opened the window and leaped into the air instantly catching a current.
Dava soared up into the air high above the city and perched on a cloud. She smiled as she stared up into the sky, "The stars are wonderful from this vantage," she said to herself as she leapt off the cloud and flew out of the city limits.
The few clouds that hung further above parted like two hands to reveal a big beautiful full moon and Dava smiled to herself again as she soared over the ocean. When she realized where she was, her smile widened. "Life's too good," she said vivaciously.
Rapt in the feeling of free flight, Dava soared a few feet higher then dove into the water below. She swam through the water gracefully; then she shot back up into the air bringing with her a long silvery spray of mist. "That was exhilarating," she cried out. "It's great to be alive."
Dava relaxed her power and perched on another cloud and let it take her back into the city's limits. She knew that the hour was late, but she could feel a very strong energy coming from the Western Capitol and wanted to investigate.
She jumped off the cloud and floated down toward the source. "Komban-wa," she said softly startling Vegita.
"Who in the hell are you?" he asked in his usual curt manner.
"Depends."
"Depends on what?"
"Depends on if you are rude to me," Dava said matter-of-factly as she floated down to Vegita's level.
Vegita ignored her and returned to his kata.
Dava placed her feet on the ground, "Spar with me," she said as she stepped into her fighting stance.
Vegita raised an eyebrow. "Are you crazy? I could kill you without trying."
"If I let you, you could kill me," Dava said as she punched at Vegita. "Now, are you going to spar with me or am I going to kick your ass?"
"Alright, if you are so eager to die, fight." Vegita launched a combination of kicks and punches at Dava and was shocked when she blocked them all.
"Is that the best you can do? Geesh, I'm just wasting my time then sparring with you," Dava scowled.
Pissed, Vegita fired a ki blast at Dava in hopes of scaring her off but was surprised when she caught it and sent it back to him knocking him on his butt. "How did you do that?" he asked as she got back to his feet.
"Maybe I'll tell you…another time," Dava said as she walked away. "I have to return home before they know I'm missing."
"Wait a minuet, who are you?" Vegita asked.
Dava floated a few feet above Vegita's head. "I'll tell you another time," she said floating higher in the air. "Bye," she chimed as she shot off back toward Dajirina's house.
As she flew Dava smiled and thought to herself, "I think I'm going to like it here." With that final thought, she flew home to prepare breakfast for her family.
After returning from her night flight, Dava still wasn't sleepy. She noticed it was almost seven in the morning, so she decided to make breakfast for everyone. Dava dug through her travel bag and pulled out her next to the last clean outfit. "I am going to have to borrow some clothes from Rina until I can go shopping," she said to herself as she stalked to the bathroom next to Cleo's room.
After a quick shower, Dava made her way to the kitchen to start breakfast. The delicious smells of sausage, banana pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh coffee pulled everyone out of their sleep states.
Paurl and Cleo were the first to respond to the call of breakfast. "Good morning Dava, how did you sleep?" Cleo said as she sat at her usual place at the table.
"As well as can be expected," Cleo replied smugly.
"Cleo hardly got any sleep because Rina-san and Yamucha-san were," Paurl groped for the right words. "They were well…"
"Oh, I get it," Dava as she poured the last of the pancake batter on the griddle. "I don't want to put you on the spot Cleo, but can you go tell Yamucha and Rina that breakfast is ready?"
"No."
Dava rolled her eyes, "Fine, I'll do it," she said as she wiped her hands. The instant she stepped out to the kitchen she ran into Yamucha. "Ah, good morning," she said as she continued toward the stairs but was stopped by Yamucha.
"Let her sleep," he said as she went into the kitchen.
Dava turned on her heel and headed back to the kitchen. "Whatever."
A few minuets later, Yvonne came down the stairs and sat at the table. "Good morning, where's Rina?"
Yamucha set the table for breakfast. "She's still asleep."
"No I'm not," Dajirina replied as she walked into the kitchen and poured herself a cup of coffee. "Good morning, " she said sweetly as she helped finish setting the table. "Cleo, by any chance are you going to see either Trunks or Goten today?"
"Yes, they're coming over today to work on our project for the school festival," Cleo responded around a mouth full of eggs.
"Don't talk with your mouth full young lady," Yvonne scolded.
After everyone finished eating, Yamucha jumped up out of his seat and took off out of the door mentioning having several important errands to run. Cleo asked if she could use the workroom again as she loaded the last of the breakfast dishes in the dishwasher.
Later that week, Dajirina had a dinner party and invited all of her friends to meet her mother and cousin not knowing the surprise she was in for.
Everyone showed up for the dinner party, and Dajirina was glad she had her cousin there to help with the food preparation. "Dava, have you seen Yamucha or Cleo today?" Rina asked as she tried to move an extremely heavy pot off the stove. "Yamucha and Cleo promised he'd help in the kitchen today, but I haven't seen either one around since this morning." Rina wiped her brow and gave up on trying to get the pot of gumbo to the table.
Dava walked over to the stove and effortlessly moved the hot and extremely heavy pot off the burner. "Yamucha mentioned something about sparring with Tein and Krullin, and Cleo…" Dava sat the pot on the table. "Cleo said something about going to some place called Capsule Corp. then to school…"
Dajirina's eyes widened, "Oh no, I forgot!"
"Forgot what?"
"Cleo, Trunks and Goten said they had to work late at the school and would be staying there overnight so they could finish up their work. I told them I would take them some dinner." Dajirina said as she scurried around the kitchen looking for the picnic basket. After she prepared the food for the kids, she packed the basket and ran out the door.
The instant she ran out the backdoor, Yamucha entered the kitchen. "Where's she off to in such a hurry?" he wondered as he watched Dajirina run of so fast.
Dava shrugged her shoulders and went to set the table for dinner.
Twenty minuets later, Dajirina returned to the house. "Ya-chan, where in heaven's name did you disappear to?" she asked as she tried to catch her breath.
"I was with Krullin and Tein, remember? I came in as you were running out the back door not long ago." Actually he went out and bought Dajirina an engagement ring. He looked around and listened to the chatter coming from the other room. "Where's Cleo?"
Dajirina handed a bowl to Dava; "Cleo is at school preparing for the festival." She turned to Dava when she came back in the kitchen, "Is everything out on the table?"
"Yup," Dava said as she took off her apron and hung it on the hook. "Let's eat, I'm starving."
After dinner was served and everyone's appetite satisfied, Yamucha, with much delight to his friends officially popped the question to Dajirina. Everyone except Yvonne was happy for the newly engaged couple.
"I'm beginning to see a pattern here," Yvonne grumbled as she got up from the table. "Dajirina Renee Sawyer, Dajirina Vanessa Stone, get your asses in the kitchen now," she said almost growling trying her damnedest not to yell.
"No mama. I thought we came to a resolution a couple of days ago," Dajirina said as she took Yamucha's hand. "You know something mama, I wish you'd just accept the fact that I've finally found someone who makes me happy. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll go get desert," Dajirina said as she stormed out of the dinning room.
"Oh dear," Dava said as she leaned back in her chair. "It looks like Yvonne wins this round." "But that will change if I have anything to do with it."
Chapter Seven: In the Wind
After the little scene at dinner, everyone else thought it would be a good idea to leave. Dava crept out of dining room and eventually left the house leaving Yvonne, Yamucha, and Dajirina alone together.
"Mama, I thought you liked Yamucha?" Dajirina wondered sipping her coffee.
"It isn't that, Rina. I'm just looking out for your best interests. I don't want you to get your feelings hurt…again," Yvonne sighed.
"Yvonne-san, I truly love your daughter and would never do anything to hurt her," Yamucha reassured her.
"I want to believe you, Yamucha…" Yvonne started. "But what I'm seeing is "the Brian Incident" again…"
"Mama, you promised you'd never bring that up again!" Dajirina snapped at her mother.
"Wait a minuet, will someone please tell me what this "Brian incident" is?" Yamucha snapped.
Yvonne sighed and slouched down in her chair. "Two years ago, Rina was seeing this guy named Brian Win. He too saved Rina from Allen, moved in with her, and proposed to her. Everything was moving smoothly, the wedding plans fell into place. But on the wedding day, I found out something everyone else knew but Rina and I were unaware of…"
"Mama!" Dajirina cried out wanting her to stop. Yamucha grabbed her hand trying to comfort her.
"The truth hurts…" Yvonne scowled then finished telling her account of that day. "Brian was seeing another woman on the side. I found out when I went to take him Rina's wedding ring. When I entered the room, I saw him fucking his other girlfriend… And in a church of all places."
"Mama, SHUT UP!!!" Dajirina cried out as she ran out of the room.
"Rina-chan, come back…" Yamucha yelled as he stood from his chair.
"Yamucha, sit down,' Yvonne said calmly. She watched as Yamucha complied.
"Yvonne-san, I would never do anything to hurt Rina. I love her with all my heart."
"So did Brian… at first… but things change," Yvonne reached for the little ceramic coffee pot and poured herself another cup of coffee. "Do you want to know why I don't want you with my daughter?"
Yamucha reached for the pot and poured himself some coffee. "Enlighten me."
"Don't take this the wrong way," Yvonne sighed. "But you're too handsome for her."
"What in the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"Don't take it the wrong way, but like I said, you're too handsome to be with a woman like my daughter. Brian had some of the same saving graces you possess. He loved her with all his heart the way you claim to. Hell, he proposed to her."
"Well, why did Brian hurt Rina the way he did?"
"She refused to change the way he looked for him…"
"And you think I'll try to force Rina to change then go out screwing around behind her back when she refuses?" Yamucha wondered.
"Yes."
Yamucha lost his temper and stood from his seat, "I love her with all my heart. In fact this is the first time in fourteen years that I have truly loved someone. And I would rather die a horribly painful death than do something to ruin what I have found with your daughter," he said as she stormed out of the dining room and up the stairs.
"I'm sorry Auntie Yvonne, but I can sense he's serious about Rina." Dava thought to herself as she prepared to do her work. "Destiny calls for Yamucha and Dajirina to be together, but I wouldn't count on you to believe that. So I guess it's up to me…"
Dava looked back down to make sure Yvonne had fallen asleep. Sure enough she had. She reached into her jacket pocket and pulled out a small bottle of what looked like muti-colored sand. She opened the vile and poured a small amount into her hand.
Dava closed the vile and tucked it back into her pocket and began chanting;
"On destiny's path
You're in the way
Of their true love
Which will last an eternity
So Aunt Yvonne please step aside
And let true love be their guide."
After Dava cast her spell on Yvonne, she sat on her silver nimbus cloud and watched from the safety of the starry sky. After viewing their dreams to make sure her interference wouldn't do any damage, she was satisfied.
Dava jumped off her cloud and started to fly towards the house, but changed her mind when she sensed Vegita's ki and went to bother him.
"Komban-wa Vegita san. I hope I'm bugging you."
Vegita scowled and tried to ignore Dava. He turned around and frowned, "Why don't you go bug your cousin or her looser boyfriend."
Dava gracefully landed on the ground, "I find it more fun pissing you off," she chuckled.
"Why you little…" Vegita growled as he stepped into his fighting stance. "Ok kisama, prepare to pay."
Dava casually stood there as Vegita sent a kick to her midriff. He yelped when she caught him by the ankle and twisted his leg in the opposite direction. "Are you going to listen to me now?" she asked as she twisted Vegita's leg a little more.
"Alright," he moaned in pain.
"Remember the last time we sparred, you threw that ki blast at me and I threw it back at you?" Dava asked as she crossed her legs and floated up into the air.
"Hai," but what does that have to do with the fact that you're bugging me?"
"I told you I would tell you how I did that, didn't I?" she asked with an eyebrow raised.
"Hai,"
Dava lazily leaned back as if she was siting on a lounge chair. "It's rather simple, I'm surprised that you didn't pick up on it when I did it." She rolled over on her stomach and rested her head on her arms, "All you have to do is channel your ki into your hands and catch."
"That's all?"
"Yeah,"
Vegita smirked evilly and fired a ki blast at Dava. Dava lazily caught it, but this time she pushed a little more of her ki into the ball she caught in her hand then threw it back at Vegita. As she anticipated, he raised his ki and caught the ball. To his surprise, the ball exploded when it came in contact with his ki. Dava rolled over with laughter at the sight of the severely singed sayinjin.
"Dava, when I catch you, I'm going to kill you!" Vegita roared at Dava's retreating form. "One of these days…" he mumbled as she walked into the house.
Dende watched from his palace as Dava cast her spell on Yvonne. "I have a feeling she's going to be trouble," he said to Mr. Popo.
"My sentiments exact," Piccolo said as he moved to stand next to Dende.
"Ah, Piccolo-san. You sensed it when she cast that spell interfering with their lives."
"Iie, I was watching her when she was taunting Vegita. Do you know what she's up to, Dende-sama?"
Dende shook his head, "I wish I could say yes, but I can't. All I can tell you is that she is the essence of dreams."
Piccolo raised a fleshy eyebrow, "what in the hell does that mean?"
Dende didn't answer his question and continued to watch. "I know this for a fact, things are going to become a little more interesting now."
"Why do I have this is just the beginning of some major shit," Piccolo mumbled to himself as he flew off to find a place to meditate.
Yvonne woke with a start, "Maybe I shouldn't interfere with Rina's life, after all she is a grown girl… woman." She got out of bed and wandered out toward the bathroom. As she walked down the hall, she walked past Dajirina and Yamucha's bedroom. Noticing that it was open, she stood where she couldn't be seen and listened to their conversation.
"…Why can't she accept the fact that I'm happy with you?" Dajirina asked pulling on her favorite shirt.
"Do you want to know what she said to me last night? She said I was too handsome for you," he yelled from the closet.
Dajirina stopped what she was doing, "She told you that?" She sat down at her dressing table and brushed her hair. "Are you serious…about loving me?" she softly asked.
Yamucha stopped what he was doing, walked over to Dajirina and gently pulled her to her feet so she could look in his eyes. "Rina-chan. You are the first woman I have truly loved with all of my heart since I broke up with Buluma." He wrapped his strong arms around her and kissed her passionately on the lips. "I would never do anything to ruin what I have with you."
Yvonne leaned in al little closer to hear what they were saying and accidentally bumped the door making it squeak. She quickly ducked into the bathroom to keep from being seen. "Okay, I get the message, leave them alone." "I guess he really does love her. Oh well, whatever happens, happens and I won't interfere" Yvonne proceeded to wash and put on her clothes.
After she finished in the bathroom, she went to the kitchen to see if Dava started breakfast.
Cleo yawned and stretched as she rays from the early morning sun peaked through the window of the guest bedroom of the Capsule Residence. Buluma convinced her that it would be easier for her to stay there the night insetad of going all the way across town. When she looked at the clock, she cursed, jumped out of the bed, threw on her uniform and ran to the kitchen.
"Oh, she finally decided to wake up," Trunks scowled.
"Bite me, kisama" Cleo snapped. "I can't help the fact that I overslept."
"Lay off her, Trunks," Goten said sipping at his juice.
"Because of her, we're going to be late…" Trunks snapped.
"Quit your bitching. I suggested that we stay at the school, but no. You had to come home." Cleo sighed, "At least the festival starts tomorrow."
"Hai," they both sighed at the same time.
Yamucha, Yvonne, Dajirina, and Dava sat down at the kitchen table and ate the delicious breakfast Dava made for them. "So, did you all sleep well?" Dava asked hoping to start a conversation.
No one responded. Nervously Dava said, "Well, I was planing to go apartment hunting today, care to join me?"
Yvonne coughed nearly choking on a piece of sausage. "What, you're not coming back with me?" she asked trying to catch her breath.
"No,"
"Why?"
"Too much stuff is happening, and I don't want to miss any of it. Besides, I had no intention of going back to Chicago when I came out with you."
Yvonne slammed her fist on the table and yelled, "Oh forget it!" She put her hands on her face and sighed. "Yamucha, Rina, I'm sorry. Alright." She looked at Dajirina, "go ahead Rina, marry him, but I'm warning you, he'll end up hurting you the way the others did. But if you insist on getting married, at least get married in Chicago." Yvonne got up from her chair and left the kitchen.
Dava smirked, "That's her way of saying she approves."
Dajirina and Yamucha smiled feeling as if they accomplished something good. "Finally, things are starting to go right for us." Yamucha smiled as he leaned over and kissed Dajirina on the cheek.
"Looks like my meddling helped after all," Dava thought to herself as she cleared the breakfast dishes from the table. "So, When are we going to Chicago?"
Dava's Diary April 25:
Well, I finally did it! I finally did something good for someone else for the hell of it. I'm not expecting anything in return…Well, maybe…I could keep good things happening so they think I'm some sort of good luck charm and they insist on me staying with them…ALRIGHT, SO EVERYTHING I'M DOING IS SELF-SERVING. SUE ME!
Chapter Eight: Hearts Desire (Part one)
It has been over a month since Yvonne finally gave up on trying to split Yamucha and Dajirina apart agreeing to let them get married. As a gesture of good will, she agreed to handle all of the planning for the wedding in Chicago.
Yamucha and Dajirina decided to play a little joke on all of their friends and not tell them about their engagement, at least not at this moment. They didn't even tell Cleo and Paurl about the upcoming wedding.
Cleo had a feeling about what was going on because she noticed strange little things going on especially after her Grandmother went back home. "Something is going on, and I'm going to find out." She tiptoed out of her room and hid in the darkness of the shadow and listened to Yamucha and Dajirina's conversation.
"Ya-chan, did you pick up your tux from the shop?" Dajirina asked as she brushed her damp hair.
"Hai, I put it in your studio…" he started.
"Ok."
"What about your dress? What does it look like?" he wondered hoping she would tell him.
Dajirina laughed as she braided her hair. "You'll have to wait until we get to Chicago to see what it look's like.
Cleo leaned in a little further so she could hear what was being said and inadvertently bumped the door making it squeak. Yamucha walked over and opened it scaring Cleo. Dajirina sighed and looked at Yamucha, "We might as well tell her…"
"Tell me what?" Cleo wondered standing by the door.
"Come in and sit," Yamucha said in a calm, almost sleepy tone. He went to stand by Dajirina as she began to let Cleo in on their little secret.
"Well Cleo, you are fully aware Yamucha and I really love each other…"
"Yes…"
Dajirina sighed, "We were going to wait and surprise everyone at the barbecue next week, but I guess we can trust you to keep this a secret." Yamucha put his hand on her shoulder and smiled down at her. Dajirina raised her left hand exposing a lovely engagement ring and rested it on his. "Well…Yamucha and I are getting married at the end of the year."
An enormous grin spread across Cleo's face as she ran over to hug her aunt and soon-to-be uncle. "This is so cool!" she exclaimed happily.
Yamucha tried to give Cleo a stern look, but failed as a smile grew wider. "But there's one thing, you can't tell anyone about the wedding. Got it?"
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone," Cleo said as she left their room.
The week flew past quickly; Cleo kept her word and didn't tell a soul about the upcoming wedding.
One afternoon, Yamucha and Dajirina decided it was time to let everyone else in on their little secret. All of their friends were there at her Son house that afternoon having fun and whatever.
After everyone had eaten, they enjoyed the weather outside in the yard. Yamucha tapped a coin against the glass he held in his hand to gather everyone's attention. "Hey, I have a really important announcement to make…" he started as she stuffed the coin back in his pocket. He grabbed Dajirina's hand and pulled her closer. "On December 31, Dajirina and I are getting married…"
The instant he said that, everyone shouted out their congratulations. Dajirina walked over to Buluma and pulled her away from the crowd.
"Buluma, there's one thing Yamucha forgot to tell everyone…" Dajirina said as she wrung her hands. "The wedding is going to take place in Chicago."
"Chicago?!" Buluma asked shocked. "Why not here?"
"Mama insists on my family being there at the wedding, but they can't afford to fly out here, and I can't afford to bring them here, so I figured…"
"You want me to arrange for all of us to fly to Chicago, ne?" Buluma finished.
"Hai, but if you don't want to…"
Buluma smiled, "Of course I'll help. Besides, I haven't had a good vacation in…come to think of it, I haven't been on vacation."
Dajirina hugged Buluma, "Thank you, Domo Arigatu, Buluma-san."
Time passed quickly and before anyone could believe it, it was time to make the trip to Chicago. Buluma decided to take everyone in her jet mainly becuase she wanted to test her new navigational computer.
A couple of days before the wedding, all of the ladies got together for a little brunch at the hotel. Dajirina being the observant person she was, noticed that Dava has been acting rather melancholy lately.
"Dava girl, what's your problem?"
Before Dava could respond, Juuhachigou piped in, "whatever her problem is, it has something to do with Tienshinhan."
Dava got angry and nearly lost her temper, "What in the hell are you talking about," she asked trying to keep her temper in check.
All eyes fell on Dava and she began to blush furiously. "Dava, what have you been up to?" Ruby asked setting her cup of tea down on the table.
"Nothing Grandma."
Ruby looked at her watch and suddenly jumped up from her chair. "I've got to go get my hair done. I'll see you tomorrow," she said as she walked out of the door.
Juuhachigou turned her gaze on Dava once again. "I think there is something going on between you two because…"
Dajirina raised a hand to stop them before things got out of hand. "Lay off Juuhachigou. If she is doing anything with Tien, then it is none of our business."
"No Rina," Dava said raising her hand. "If Juuhachigou is so eager to know what I'm up to, then I'll tell her." Dava looked Juuhachigou in the eyes; "Tien and I have been fucking each other Satisfied?"
Dava's mother nearly fainted from shock at her daughter's crude language.
Juuhachigou smiled ruefully, "Yes."
"Can we focus on something positive, like the tomorrow's wedding?" Chichi scowled.
"Yeah," Buluma agreed.
"Tell us what your dress looks like?" Vidale asked.
Dajirina smiled, "You'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out."
"Rina, wake up or you'll miss your own wedding!" Yvonne yelled from the bathroom.
"I'm awake, but you'd better check Dava. I think she's still asleep, and I truly think she should go first with her hair," Dajirina finished jokingly.
"I heard that," Dava's muffled voice shouted from behind the bedroom door. "And for your information, my hair isn't that wild." She stepped out of her room with her hair sticking out as if she'd stuck her hand in the outlet. "Besides, the hair dresser is here for you alone."
"Yak, yak, don't we have a wedding to get to?" Cleo playfully said as she ran into the bathroom. "Hey Dava, do you want to use my styling gel?"
"You know I don't put that stuff in my hair."
"Oh hush now and get ready for the wedding or else we'll be late," Dajirina snapped.
"Where's your dress?" Yvonne wondered.
Dajirina chuckled, "Dava and I took it to the Church last night and pressed it there. I told you no one can see what it looks like until I show it."
Later at the church, everyone was taking care of their last minuet details. Dajirina and all her bridesmaids were on one side of the church while Yamucha was on the other.
"Man, I never thought you'd take "the" step," Tienshinhan said as he fixed his tie.
"Yeah, I thought you'd be married before me," Yamucha chuckled. "By the way, what did happen to Lunch?"
"Yeah, Tien. What happened between you and Lunch?" Krullin wondered as he adjusted his jacket.
"Well, one day she sneezed and changed into Kashumi and she couldn't change back," Tien said then sighed. "The last I heard she was currently working as a roadie for KISS"
Yamucha raised an eyebrow," She didn't sneeze and change back?"
"Iie, she stayed a psychopath. So I let her go."
"Ah." Krullin said as he pinned his boutonniere on his jacket. "You know Tien, there is a rumor going around about you and Dava. I want to know is it true?"
All three of Tienshinhan eyes widened and he began to blush a little. "Uh…there's nothing really going on between Starlite and I…"
"Starlite?!?" Yamucha and Krullin said together.
Tienshinhan started to sweat and tried to think of something to say. He was about to tell the truth about what was happening between them when Yvonne barged in the room.
"Damn," she cursed as she entered the room. "I was hoping you'd be in here giving me a reason to have Rina call off the wedding."
Yamucha scowled, "You don't like me much…do you."
Yvonne crossed her arms and scowled back, "To put it bluntly…" She began as she moved her hands to her hips. "…HELL NO!"
Yamucha smiled ruefully at his future mother-in-law, "Think of it this way…better me than Brian or Allen."
Yvonne raised an eyebrow. "Feh," she snorted as she stormed out of the room.
Yamucha chalked another point on his personal scorecard and finished preparing for the ceremony that would be taking place shortly.
"What was that about?" Krullin asked.
Yamucha chuckled, "Yvonne-san has this crazy notion that I'm going to hurt my Rina." He looked up at the clock, "Come on, it's time," he smiled as he went out the door.
Dajirina and Dava threw everyone out of the room when it came time for Dajirina to put on her dress. Cleo whined, "Aw come on, let us see."
"You'll see in ten minuets," Dajirina yelled out the door. She turned back to Dava and asked, "So, what is up between you and Tein?"
Dava scowled as she fastened Dajirina's skirt. "Whatever is going on between Tein and I is none of your business." Dava handed Dajirina the top to the dress. "Besides, what's going on between us isn't that serious."
Dajirina took an approving glance at herself in the mirror. "Damn, I should have gone into fashion designing," she said as she ran her hands over the smooth silk of her wedding gown.
"Mmm Hmm, you did do a great…" Dava started but was interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Dava, Rina," Yvonne yelled through the door. "It's time for the ceremony to begin, so come on."
The wedding began as all weddings usually do, twenty minuets late and the guests beginning to fidget. Then the wedding march began to play and the bridesmaids marched in followed by the flower girl and ring bearer then the bride.
The ceremony was moving smoothly until the minister said, "If there is anyone who thinks this couple should not be joined together in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace…"
"I do," said a man from the back of the church.
All eyes turned toward the speaker including Dajirina. "Who are you?" the minister asked.
"I'm Dajirina's fiancee… Allen" he said as he walked forward. "Alright Rina, you made your point. I won't ever hit you again. Now stop with this foolishness and come here."
Yamucha looked at Allen then back at Dajirina, "That's the rat bastard that hurt you?" Dajirina nodded too scared to move. She watched as Yamucha grabbed Allen by the lapel of his Armani jacket. "If it wasn't for the fact that we're in a church, I'd kick your ass," Yamucha growled. He let go of Allen's jacket and took his place at Dajirina's side.
Being the persistent person he was, Allen ran up and grabbed Dajirina's arm and tried to pull her away. Yamucha, quick as a flash, turned around and grabbed Allen's arm and twisted it behind his back. "Don't you ever come near my wife again…understand?"
Allen was about to retort, but the second he opened his mouth, Yamucha punched him square in his face knocking him out cold. He gently took Dajirina's hand and turned back toward the minister. "Please continue."
"Ah…yeah," the minister stammered then finished the ceremony.
Since they got married on New Years Eve in Chicago, Dajirina decided that they should hold the reception someplace in the downtown area so they could see the fireworks.
Dava watched as the happy couple shared their first dance together and as the party began. "Well," she sighed as she walked toward the terrace. "Two down, five to go." Before she stepped out on the terrace, she wrapped her shawl around her shoulders and took another look at the partying crowd…and smiled. "Looks like I've got my work cut out for me," she said then began humming "A Dream is a wish your heart makes" as she grabbed a bottle of champing and headed out the terrace doors.
Not the end
© DreamZone inc. revised 9/11/1999
originally written10/20/98