A/N - Okay, here it is, the long awaited next chapter. I am sorry that it took so long to get out. Things have been hectic and I hit writer's block for awhile. This is from Kari and Mimi's POV, which will appease you Mimi and Kari fans. I am just telling you now that this story will not be a Mimato. So, if you don't like that - turn back now!!! Okay, here goes.
The Elite
Chapter 7
The carriage drew to a halt and Kari looked out the window. She felt TK over her shoulder glancing out, also. On the other side of the carriage she noticed that Mimi and Sora were staring intently out the window, too. She heard Mimi say, "Have you ever seen a bigger ship?" This was a typical Mimi comment. But, she was really starting to like Mimi.
She glanced over at Sora. Sora had decided that she was going to forget Tai. But, Kari knew better. She had to talk to Tai about all of this. He had all but admitted to her the other day that he loved Sora. Now, she had to just get them together. And she knew the person who could help her.
Her gaze fell on that someone only to see him looking at her. Her heart swelled. Sure, they fought, but that was what made their love stronger. She knew that Sora and Tai held just as strong a love deep inside - if they could just find it. The door to their carriage opened and Sora and Mimi were helped out. Someone outside the carriage told Mimi and Sora to follow them.
As Kari got out of the carriage she saw the other one containing the rest of the group pull up. Izzy and Lord Kido got out followed by Matt. They went up the gang plank awed by the ship. TK started forward to follow them but Kari held him back. "TK, we have to talk to my brother first."
He turned to her. "We? Why do we have to talk to him? Kari, I know that look! It is not our place to get involved. If they want to be together then they will get together eventually."
Kari put on her best pouty look and said, "But TK, darling, they both care for each other and they haven't gotten together yet. I think they need a push in the right direction."
It was then that Tai exited the other carriage. He head was done and he was dragging his feet. Kari looked at TK who looked back and Said, "Ok, ok - WE will talk to him. But if your help backfires, don't say I didn't warn you."
Kari leaned up and kissed him full on the mouth. AS he started to deepen the kiss she pulled back and said, Later honey, right now we have to help my brother."
TK muttered under his breath, "Serves him right if you ask me ..." One glance from Kari shut his mouth quickly.
Tai came up the Kari and Kari's heart nearly broke by the look on his face. "Kari, I have done something terrible, and I will never forgive myself."
Kari frowned at her brother, "I know. Sora told us on the way over."
TK added, "Yeah, Kamiya, looks like you messed up pretty bad this time. She is going do her best to ignore you, and you know how stubborn she is. She'll do it." Tai slouched lower to the ground.
Kari glared up at TK and hit him in the chest. "Tai, do you know why she is so upset?"
He cut Kari off. "Of course I do, now. I was too stupid to see how much she loves me before. Matt informed me of how much she cares. But, I have probably ruined my chances because I was so afraid, and jelous. I love her ..."
Kari's mouth fell open and TK placed his hand under her jaw and closed it. Tai grimaced at Kari's reaction and said, "Yes, I know! I finally admitted it to you and the group, but I haven't told the most important person yet."
TK put in, "I told you, she's not going give you the time of day."
Kari looked at him, "You are not helping."
Tai looked at the younger Ishida brother. "Then I will make her listen to me. I can be just as stubborn as Sora."
Kari smiled at the look of determination on Tai's face, "Now that my big brother I know and love. Let's get on that ship and get this all straightened out. We need to be unified if we are going to get through this adventure." With that she linked her arms in with her brother and her love and they started up the gangplank to join the others.
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Mimi looked around her cabin and smiled. She was not happy about this trip, but she had no choice. Adventure was not Mimi's forte. She generally left that up to her cousin, Sora.. No, this was not her idea of a fun trip at all. But, she had to admit, this cabin certainly had its appeal.
When she and Sora had gotten to the main deck they were each escorted by a servant to their rooms. She didn't know where Sora was, or who else was on her deck. She had been led down two or three levels. She hadn't been counting, just so full of curiosity. They had gone so far down, she was dreading the state of her cabin, but upon opening the door, her fears had been laid to rest.
It was almost as if it had been designed for her. A large bed was in the center of the room, adorned with a pink bed cover and pink bed curtains on the canopy. There was a mahogany wardrobe as well as a mirror and a vanity. She fingered the sliver plated brush and comb. Of course the next thought was to what she was going to wear on this trip.
She walked to the wardrobe and opened it. Mimi's eyes widened as she saw some of the most beautiful garments, all in her colors. Almost as a child ogling a new toy, she ran her fingers on the fabric and smiled. every thing she could ever want, or need was here. As she opened the bottom drawer she saw something odd. It was a pair of men's breeches, but shaped like a skirt. It, too, was pink and upon further investigation she found many other pairs as well as men's shirts. She glanced beside the wardrobe and noted the pair of men's boots and shoes as well as ladies.
A knock at her door startled her from her thoughts. "Just a second." she said as she closed the drawer and doors to the wardrobe. Glancing at a mirror to check her appearance, she walked to the door and opened to see Joe.
Smiling at her he said, "Well, I see your room is just as nice as mine, if not better. "
She smiled back at him. Ever since the voyage from France she had found a special friend in Joe. But, they hadn't spoken much beyond formalities after awhile. She hoped that on this trip they might become closer. "Yes, when I saw the size of the ship I was amazed, but this room simply took my breath away. Where is your cabin, Lord Kido?"
Joe replied, "Mimi, please, we are too close for such formalities. Call me Joe, and my cabin is the one next to yours."
Mimi blushed, "Oh good. I have to admit, Joe. I love my cabin but it's done nothing to calm my fears about this mission."
Joe took her hand and said, "I totally agree with you. I am afraid myself."
She threw herself into his arms, hugging him. "Oh Joe," she exclaimed. Then as if suddenly realizing where she was, drew back. " I am sorry. It's just that all of the others act like they aren't scared and I thought that I was the only one who was. It is nice to find someone who feels the same was as me."
Joe, who was bright red, said "I know what you mean. Even Sora and Lady Kamiya seem to be rock solid in this. I think that you and I are going to become closer on this trip. We are a lot alike."
Mimi, having had something eating at her for awhile replied, "Joe, why haven't you talked to me very much since the trip from France? You seemed to enjoy my company then."
He hesitated and said, "Well, I tried at first. It was really hard to get to you at formal events, so numerous were your suitors. Then, after seeing who was courting you, I thought that you wouldn't want someone like me to be around. Then I began courting Sora, to no avail, and you know the rest of the story."
Mimi looked at the ground, "Oh, but I wanted you to come and talk to me. Those other suitors always liked me for my title and looks, but you were different. On the ship you treated me as a person, not a thing. I thought, after a few months, that you thought me a silly ninny and had merely tolerated my presence on that trip."
Joe took her chin in his hand and tilted it to look at him, "Oh no. I would never think that. Mimi, I may not be as handsome or strong as those others, but I can promise you that I will do everything in my power to protect you on this voyage. You are a smart and wonderful person. Don't you ever forget that."
Before he knew it she was in his arms again. "Joe, that means the world to me!" As he stared down at her, his face drew closer to hers. But, it was Mimi who closed the gap between them.
The world around them ceased to exist as their lips met. No thoughts passed in their minds, their fears were calmed. All that mattered was the wonderful person who was on the other side of the kiss. The wonderful feeling came to an abrupt halt as a voice sounded, clearing it's throat. Both, blushing bright red at being caught, turned to see who the figure was.
Sora was standing in the hallway, grinning from ear to ear. "I was hoping that you two would come up for air, on your own; but grew impatient." The two turned a shade redder. "So, are you two together now?"
Mimi looked at Joe who turned back to her and said, "Well, Mimi. Can I have the distinct honor of courting you?"
Smiling only for him she answered, "It would be my distinct pleasure."
They started to lean forward to kiss again but were interrupted by Sora, again. "Sorry guys, you'll have to do that later. Gennai sent me to get you two. He wants us all to meet in the conference room."
Joe, looking puzzled asked, "What does he want?"
"I don't know. A servant knocked at my door, soon after I was escorted to my room, and told me to come and get you and gave me this sheet of paper explaining things. It's pretty vague though."
Mimi was the one to ask, "Where is your cabin, Sora?"
Sora replied, "I am on the second level. There are two other rooms on either side of me, but I don't know who is in them. Then below my level is another level with three rooms. I don't know who is in them either. You two are the only ones down here. The crew is on the other side of the ship as well as Gennai. We are supposed to follow this map to the conference room. I don't know why he didn't just send a servant to show us the way."
"I wonder why we were put down here alone?" Joe pondered to no one in particular.
Mimi who was thinking the same thing replied, "I don't know but I am glad we were."
Sora disregarding her comment said, "I would like to know why we are they way we are too. Knowing Gennai, there is some all important reason. So, let's get out of here and find out."
"All right." Joe said. Turning to Mimi, "My lady, may I escort you?"
Mimi smiled up at him. "Why yes, my lord."
Sora smiled as Joe offered her his other arm, so as not to leave her out and said, "No thank you. I will let you two promenade on your own. I have to navigate our way though this huge ship." She started off, glancing at the map and Joe and Mimi followed.
'Well,' Mimi thought while looking at Joe. 'Maybe this voyage will have its benefits after all.'
A/N - Well, I know it was shorter than the other chapters, but I thought this was a good place to end it. Please tell me if you liked it!
The Elite
Chapter 7
The carriage drew to a halt and Kari looked out the window. She felt TK over her shoulder glancing out, also. On the other side of the carriage she noticed that Mimi and Sora were staring intently out the window, too. She heard Mimi say, "Have you ever seen a bigger ship?" This was a typical Mimi comment. But, she was really starting to like Mimi.
She glanced over at Sora. Sora had decided that she was going to forget Tai. But, Kari knew better. She had to talk to Tai about all of this. He had all but admitted to her the other day that he loved Sora. Now, she had to just get them together. And she knew the person who could help her.
Her gaze fell on that someone only to see him looking at her. Her heart swelled. Sure, they fought, but that was what made their love stronger. She knew that Sora and Tai held just as strong a love deep inside - if they could just find it. The door to their carriage opened and Sora and Mimi were helped out. Someone outside the carriage told Mimi and Sora to follow them.
As Kari got out of the carriage she saw the other one containing the rest of the group pull up. Izzy and Lord Kido got out followed by Matt. They went up the gang plank awed by the ship. TK started forward to follow them but Kari held him back. "TK, we have to talk to my brother first."
He turned to her. "We? Why do we have to talk to him? Kari, I know that look! It is not our place to get involved. If they want to be together then they will get together eventually."
Kari put on her best pouty look and said, "But TK, darling, they both care for each other and they haven't gotten together yet. I think they need a push in the right direction."
It was then that Tai exited the other carriage. He head was done and he was dragging his feet. Kari looked at TK who looked back and Said, "Ok, ok - WE will talk to him. But if your help backfires, don't say I didn't warn you."
Kari leaned up and kissed him full on the mouth. AS he started to deepen the kiss she pulled back and said, Later honey, right now we have to help my brother."
TK muttered under his breath, "Serves him right if you ask me ..." One glance from Kari shut his mouth quickly.
Tai came up the Kari and Kari's heart nearly broke by the look on his face. "Kari, I have done something terrible, and I will never forgive myself."
Kari frowned at her brother, "I know. Sora told us on the way over."
TK added, "Yeah, Kamiya, looks like you messed up pretty bad this time. She is going do her best to ignore you, and you know how stubborn she is. She'll do it." Tai slouched lower to the ground.
Kari glared up at TK and hit him in the chest. "Tai, do you know why she is so upset?"
He cut Kari off. "Of course I do, now. I was too stupid to see how much she loves me before. Matt informed me of how much she cares. But, I have probably ruined my chances because I was so afraid, and jelous. I love her ..."
Kari's mouth fell open and TK placed his hand under her jaw and closed it. Tai grimaced at Kari's reaction and said, "Yes, I know! I finally admitted it to you and the group, but I haven't told the most important person yet."
TK put in, "I told you, she's not going give you the time of day."
Kari looked at him, "You are not helping."
Tai looked at the younger Ishida brother. "Then I will make her listen to me. I can be just as stubborn as Sora."
Kari smiled at the look of determination on Tai's face, "Now that my big brother I know and love. Let's get on that ship and get this all straightened out. We need to be unified if we are going to get through this adventure." With that she linked her arms in with her brother and her love and they started up the gangplank to join the others.
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Mimi looked around her cabin and smiled. She was not happy about this trip, but she had no choice. Adventure was not Mimi's forte. She generally left that up to her cousin, Sora.. No, this was not her idea of a fun trip at all. But, she had to admit, this cabin certainly had its appeal.
When she and Sora had gotten to the main deck they were each escorted by a servant to their rooms. She didn't know where Sora was, or who else was on her deck. She had been led down two or three levels. She hadn't been counting, just so full of curiosity. They had gone so far down, she was dreading the state of her cabin, but upon opening the door, her fears had been laid to rest.
It was almost as if it had been designed for her. A large bed was in the center of the room, adorned with a pink bed cover and pink bed curtains on the canopy. There was a mahogany wardrobe as well as a mirror and a vanity. She fingered the sliver plated brush and comb. Of course the next thought was to what she was going to wear on this trip.
She walked to the wardrobe and opened it. Mimi's eyes widened as she saw some of the most beautiful garments, all in her colors. Almost as a child ogling a new toy, she ran her fingers on the fabric and smiled. every thing she could ever want, or need was here. As she opened the bottom drawer she saw something odd. It was a pair of men's breeches, but shaped like a skirt. It, too, was pink and upon further investigation she found many other pairs as well as men's shirts. She glanced beside the wardrobe and noted the pair of men's boots and shoes as well as ladies.
A knock at her door startled her from her thoughts. "Just a second." she said as she closed the drawer and doors to the wardrobe. Glancing at a mirror to check her appearance, she walked to the door and opened to see Joe.
Smiling at her he said, "Well, I see your room is just as nice as mine, if not better. "
She smiled back at him. Ever since the voyage from France she had found a special friend in Joe. But, they hadn't spoken much beyond formalities after awhile. She hoped that on this trip they might become closer. "Yes, when I saw the size of the ship I was amazed, but this room simply took my breath away. Where is your cabin, Lord Kido?"
Joe replied, "Mimi, please, we are too close for such formalities. Call me Joe, and my cabin is the one next to yours."
Mimi blushed, "Oh good. I have to admit, Joe. I love my cabin but it's done nothing to calm my fears about this mission."
Joe took her hand and said, "I totally agree with you. I am afraid myself."
She threw herself into his arms, hugging him. "Oh Joe," she exclaimed. Then as if suddenly realizing where she was, drew back. " I am sorry. It's just that all of the others act like they aren't scared and I thought that I was the only one who was. It is nice to find someone who feels the same was as me."
Joe, who was bright red, said "I know what you mean. Even Sora and Lady Kamiya seem to be rock solid in this. I think that you and I are going to become closer on this trip. We are a lot alike."
Mimi, having had something eating at her for awhile replied, "Joe, why haven't you talked to me very much since the trip from France? You seemed to enjoy my company then."
He hesitated and said, "Well, I tried at first. It was really hard to get to you at formal events, so numerous were your suitors. Then, after seeing who was courting you, I thought that you wouldn't want someone like me to be around. Then I began courting Sora, to no avail, and you know the rest of the story."
Mimi looked at the ground, "Oh, but I wanted you to come and talk to me. Those other suitors always liked me for my title and looks, but you were different. On the ship you treated me as a person, not a thing. I thought, after a few months, that you thought me a silly ninny and had merely tolerated my presence on that trip."
Joe took her chin in his hand and tilted it to look at him, "Oh no. I would never think that. Mimi, I may not be as handsome or strong as those others, but I can promise you that I will do everything in my power to protect you on this voyage. You are a smart and wonderful person. Don't you ever forget that."
Before he knew it she was in his arms again. "Joe, that means the world to me!" As he stared down at her, his face drew closer to hers. But, it was Mimi who closed the gap between them.
The world around them ceased to exist as their lips met. No thoughts passed in their minds, their fears were calmed. All that mattered was the wonderful person who was on the other side of the kiss. The wonderful feeling came to an abrupt halt as a voice sounded, clearing it's throat. Both, blushing bright red at being caught, turned to see who the figure was.
Sora was standing in the hallway, grinning from ear to ear. "I was hoping that you two would come up for air, on your own; but grew impatient." The two turned a shade redder. "So, are you two together now?"
Mimi looked at Joe who turned back to her and said, "Well, Mimi. Can I have the distinct honor of courting you?"
Smiling only for him she answered, "It would be my distinct pleasure."
They started to lean forward to kiss again but were interrupted by Sora, again. "Sorry guys, you'll have to do that later. Gennai sent me to get you two. He wants us all to meet in the conference room."
Joe, looking puzzled asked, "What does he want?"
"I don't know. A servant knocked at my door, soon after I was escorted to my room, and told me to come and get you and gave me this sheet of paper explaining things. It's pretty vague though."
Mimi was the one to ask, "Where is your cabin, Sora?"
Sora replied, "I am on the second level. There are two other rooms on either side of me, but I don't know who is in them. Then below my level is another level with three rooms. I don't know who is in them either. You two are the only ones down here. The crew is on the other side of the ship as well as Gennai. We are supposed to follow this map to the conference room. I don't know why he didn't just send a servant to show us the way."
"I wonder why we were put down here alone?" Joe pondered to no one in particular.
Mimi who was thinking the same thing replied, "I don't know but I am glad we were."
Sora disregarding her comment said, "I would like to know why we are they way we are too. Knowing Gennai, there is some all important reason. So, let's get out of here and find out."
"All right." Joe said. Turning to Mimi, "My lady, may I escort you?"
Mimi smiled up at him. "Why yes, my lord."
Sora smiled as Joe offered her his other arm, so as not to leave her out and said, "No thank you. I will let you two promenade on your own. I have to navigate our way though this huge ship." She started off, glancing at the map and Joe and Mimi followed.
'Well,' Mimi thought while looking at Joe. 'Maybe this voyage will have its benefits after all.'
A/N - Well, I know it was shorter than the other chapters, but I thought this was a good place to end it. Please tell me if you liked it!