Okay I just got done doing another e-card story, featuring Hana Yori Dango so that was fun. I'm sure Teresa got some laughs from it. Well I'm going to give you your story now.
Ruth: I also hope to get those Jujyfruits!
Agent MarbleEyes: YOUR SUCH A SLAVE DRIVER!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Hana Yori Dango. But I do have a small verse of a song dedicated here.
I am the very model of a pretty young Doumyouji fan,
If you think you can get my HYD pillow your sorely mistaken man,
I love it when he does things that are interesting and Doomy,
But I don't like it when Tsukushi decides that he is less then Hanazawa Rui!
(Okay I'm done.)
Warnings: Language, inneundos, and of course....cuteness...
Boys Before...................The High Seas???
Chapter Eight
Tsukushi snuggled a little more towards the warm body. She did so only subconsciously. She woke up when she felt a hand go through her hair. Her eyes opened wide. She sat up in bed and looked at the awake Doumyouji who had a grin on that looked as though it would never fade away. The sun was shining through the window. Doumyouji sat up too. Cool ocean breezes were coming in through holes not yet repaired. It felt nice.
"Tsukushi does this mean..." trailing off in his words as Tsukushi turned back to him from looking out the window.
"What do you think it means, froggy boy?" Tsukushi gave him a teasing smile. In an instant he was hugging her. Tsukushi's face went a little red before awkwardly patting him on the back during the hug. I didn't expect him to be so happy....
"You know..." Doumyouji pulled away a little bit so that he could face her while talking. "Had it been anyone else in the world, I don't think I would have cared as much as I did." Tsukushi felt her breath catch. His eyes are so...AHHHHHH! What am I thinking about? Tsukushi's face went a little red.
"What do you mean?" Tsukushi asked him. Her voice was a little breathy.
Doumyouji's face seemed to get a little closer to her own. "What I'm saying is..." He trailed off unable to put what he was thinking in words. "Tsukushi I..." He paused once more. Tsukushi was all of a sudden very aware of how close Doumyouji's face was. She could feel his warm breath on her cheek and she wondered if she should pull away or something. Yet it was like a drug, she couldn't think straight and he was right there. She felt a hand go up to her chin and he titled her head up towards him. Tsukushi felt like she knew what was going to happen.
"Doumyouji..." Tsukushi tried to get out more. How come Doumyouji gets me all confused like this?
"Tsukushi..." Doumyouji started to lean his head down, his eyes starting to close and she wasn't sure what to do.
"Good morning!" Kazuya's voice made them spring apart like grasshoppers. Tsukushi went all red in the face again. It's not like we were doing anything....right? Right?
"Kazuya! You are never going to be a real pirate!" Doumyouji yelled at the red haired young man. Kazuya looked as if he was about to start crying.
"Doumyouji!" Tsukushi even when sitting put her hands on her hips. Doumyouji made a slightly sheepish face.
"What are you doing in here Kazuya?" Doumyouji asked in a slightly less harsh tone.
"Well, Akira and Soujirou told me that I should bring Tsukushi's breakfast in here cause she wasn't in her room. I said 'Okay then!' and I got your tray too sir. See Rui said that after you two....um..." Kazuya's face went bright red to indicate exactly what Rui must have said. "He said you two would want breakfast in bed. Um...yeah...and so I brought it. I came in the door and I said-" Kazuya was cut off by Doumyouji.
"You don't have to tell the rest of the story. Give us our breakfast then man!" Doumyouji ordered and Kazuya handed them the trays before turning to say something. Doumyouji gave him one look and Kazuya practically ran out the door.
"You know, Kazuya does a lot of work on the ship. Would it kill you to treat him like a human being?" Tsukushi asked Doumyouji slightly outraged. Doumyouji gave her a surprised look.
"Kazuya is a servant." Doumyouji stated.
"Yeah, but he's dedicated to becoming a pirate and you guys just push him down. I wouldn't be surprised if he rebelled." Tsukushi nodded her head in agreement to her own statement.
Doumyouji started laughing. "What, he won't scrub the floors?"
"I seem to remember you guys running around like chickens with their heads cut off when you couldn't find Kazuya that one morning! You were all grumbling about breakfast and all he does is bring it to you. That means you guys were-" Tsukushi was cut off by Doumyouji putting his finger to her mouth.
"Can't we....talk about something else?" Doumyouji asked.
"Like what?" Tsukushi inquired, cocking her head to one side.
"Anything....um....what are your parents like?" Doumyouji started the conversation bravely.
"Well...their kind of, erm," Tsukushi tried to think of a good way to describe her parents. "They like money, that's for sure. I guess they did love me, I mean I was their only child, but still..."
"I hate my mother." Doumyouji's words sounded incredibly sincere. That surprised Tsukushi.
"Oh? Really?" Tsukushi wasn't sure what the correct response towards that question was.
Doumyouji nodded. "Yeah and my father is great but he's never really paying attention to things. He didn't even notice when Tsubaki almost drowned ten feet in front of him. I think it's cause he really has to be in control of all his emotions." Tsukushi wondered what it would be like to have a full blooded berserker for a dad. Maybe there was a reason Doumyouji was the way he was. That would be weird to have a full blooded berserker as a father-in-law. OMIGOD!!! What am I thinking? This morning I've just been really confused.
"Parents are weird." Tsukushi finally proclaimed. Doumyouji nodded in agreement. They both went back to their breakfast in silence. It had been one weird morning so far. Tsukushi wondered if it was going to be normal from now on.
* * *
Tsukushi, Doumyouji, Soujirou, and Akira were playing cards out on the deck when Rui came scrambling down the lookout post as if he was being chased by something that wanted to eat him. He simply jumped when he was about fifteen feet off the ground. He tucked and rolled, coming to a stop, before leaping to his feet and running towards their table.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" Akira asked the reddish-brown haired young man.
"Land...Eitoku...Shizuka..." Rui got out in between gasps. Everyone looked up and saw that far in the distance there was indeed land.
"Rui, you were actually being the lookout!" Doumyouji exclaimed jumping to his feet.
"Ahem." Soujirou coughed and held out his hand. Akira paid up and everyone stared at them. Tsukushi through her hands in the air.
"Is there anything you haven't bet over? I bet you have a bet that Soujirou will die first and he bet on himself!" Tsukushi wasn't serious about the last part but when she saw the rather sheepish looks on the two boy's faces she just rolled her eyes.
"We even have a bet on-" Soujirou hit Akira in the stomach to stop him from talking about it anymore. The others gave him a weird look.
"Well we should be in to harbor in a few hours if this wind keeps up." Doumyouji said. "KAZUYA!"
"Yes sir!" Kazuya came scrambling onto the deck.
"We'll be putting anchor down soon. Get ready." Doumyouji ordered. Kazuya nodded his head before running below deck.
* * *
Tsukushi started to pack up clothes and her captain's log. She was excited about seeing Tsubaki and Shigeru again. Plus it seemed like they had all been waiting to get off the ship. The ship needed various repairs and when they got back on it it should look as good as new.
"I got your clothes cleaned!" Kazuya waltzed in handing her a stack of clothes. "Oh Tsukushi! You'll never guess what happened!"
"What?" Tsukushi asked, not having one clue as to why Kazuya was so happy.
"Doumyouji made me a pirate!" Kazuya announced, going as far as to hug her happily. Tsukushi's mouth dropped open in surprise.
"He did?!" Tsukushi couldn't believe it. He finally realized that Kazuya was a member of this crew too!
"Yep! Sako was made one too although he didn't seem to care as much." Kazuya sighed a little. "I know that you convinced Doumyouji I should be a pirate thanks!"
"What? I did say those things but Doumyouji never told me he was actually going to make you a pirate." Tsukushi waved her hands out in front of her. Wait what if he did it cause I....
"Oh well! I'm so happy! My mother and father are going to be so proud!" Kazuya called out, hopping out of the room. Tsukushi shook her head before packing the clothes that Kazuya had given to her. Now that their bags were packed, the place did feel a little different. It was time to leave. Even the ship felt it.
They had dropped anchor as Tsukushi rushed out onto the deck. The harbor was full of people running around trying to fetch things.
"It's the Hana! Young Lord Doumyouji is back!" Someone in the crowd called out. Much more commotion started up at that announcement. Pretty soon a gangplank was put up to the ship. Doumyouji looked down at her and smiled. Tsukushi felt a little braver for some reason. They began to walk down the gangplank, not knowing what could be waiting for them on land. But Tsukushi would cherish those days on sea.
"Rui!" A female voice called out and before they knew it, a beautiful woman, Tsukushi couldn't decided if Tsubaki or this woman were prettier, came running towards them. Rui had been carrying about three bags but dropped all of them. Him and the woman embraced each other. Tsukushi wondered after a little bit if they were going to stop.
"Shizuka..." Rui said and Tsukushi's eyes nearly popped out of her head. THIS is Shizuka?
Shizuka and Rui did break apart after a few more moments. Shizuka went over to the others.
"Doumyouji! Akira! Soujirou!" Shizuka hugged each one in turn, not nearly as long as she had held onto Rui. Tsukushi blinked when Shizuka turned towards her. "Who are you?"
"I'm Makino Tsukushi." Tsukushi swallowed after she said her name. She hoped she didn't sound like an idiot. Shizuka laughed prettily.
"I'm Princess Shizuka but I can tell we'll be great friends so you can call me Shizuka." Shizuka smiled and Tsukushi couldn't believe how perfect one person could seem. Shizuka walked back over to Rui. She slipped an arm around his waist, Rui put his arm around her shoulders.
"Is Tsubaki back yet?" Doumyouji asked quietly.
"Oh The Fury? They sailed in yesterday with a remarkable tale about how they left Tsukushi as captain of your ship." Shizuka winked at Tsukushi. "Shigeru seemed to think that Tsukushi and you, Doumyouji were very...close."
"Shigeru is an idiot." Doumyouji told Shizuka. "At least she didn't try to bite my ears last time."
"TTTTTTTTTTTTTTSSSSSSSSSSUUUUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKKKAAAAAASSSSSSAAAA!" The yell echoed through the harbor as Shigeru came out of no where, jumping onto Doumyouji's back. From all the bags he was carrying and the force at which Shigeru had slammed into him, it was no surprise when he hit the ground face first.
"Speak of the devil!" Akira exclaimed as Shigeru popped up. Doumyouji grated his teeth while getting up.
"Shigeru, stop calling me that!" Doumyouji insisted. Shigeru grinned innocently.
"Sure thing, 'Kasa." Shigeru started laughing at Doumyouji's irritated face. "It's TSUKUSHI!" Before Tsukushi knew it, Shigeru was hugging her.
"Hello Shigeru." Tsukushi greeted her, trying not to laugh at the childish happiness that Shigeru's face was emanating.
"Shigeru! You could have waited for me!" Tsubaki came towards them, she was wearing a dress unlike the last time Tsukushi had seen her. Her hair was done up prettily. "Tsukushi, I hope everything went well after we left?"
"Oh yes, everything went well." Tsukushi smiled and nodded her head professionally.
"Wonderful! Tell me your staying at the castle and if even if you don't, your staying anyways." Tsubaki took her arm. "We'll go ahead of you boys, Shizuka do you want to come with us?" No answer. Everyone turned to see Rui and Shizuka kissing. Tsukushi wondered why they were doing it so publicly. They seemed unable to wait for whatever it was. She went red when she realized where their hands were.
"I think they're a little busy." Shigeru was laughing.
"I want to come-" Doumyouji started to say but Tsubaki cut him off.
"You've had Tsukushi to yourself for a long time. You'll see her in a little while little brother." Tsubaki gave her brother a small hug before turning back towards Tsukushi. "Shall we go?"
"Okay." Tsukushi smiled nervously. The three of them got into a carriage that was waiting for them. Tsubaki told the driver to go to the castle before sticking her head back in.
"So, did you take my advice?" Shigeru's suggestive grin made Tsukushi flush a little.
"Tell me all about you and my brother. I see you two are quite...close." Tsubaki leaned in a little. Tsukushi blinked at them.
"What? No...we're just friends..."Tsukushi remembered a few days ago when Doumyouji and her were so close in bed...his hand tilting her chin up and...GAHHHH!!! Nothing happened!
Shigeru sighed. "I should of known. Tsukasa never did take a chance."
"Tsukushi?" Tsukushi turned towards Tsubaki who reached out a hand and touched the healing wound on her neck. "How did you get that?"
"Um, well..." Tsukushi wasn't sure it was appropriate to tell them. "That is..."
"Mother has one too..." Tsubaki murmured. "Did Tsukasa....bite you?" Tsukushi's eyes widened in surprise. Tsubaki's eyes seemed to be taking on a new light.
"How did you know that?" Tsukushi wanted to hit herself. She felt stupid for saying that cause now they thought that....Look at you Miss I-Have-The-Strangest-Thoughts-Of-Anyone!
Tsubaki licked her lips before going on. "Did Tsukasa get a little strange on the trip? Perhaps that's when he bit you?"
"I know he's half berserker! Rui told me." Tsukushi told them thinking that was what Tsubaki was hinting at that.
"He bit her? I told you to bite him on the ear!" Shigeru shook her head as if no one listened to her wise words.
"So he went berserk and bit you?" Tsubaki was starting to look a little excited.
"What the heck? Why is that so important?" Tsukushi looked from Tsubaki to Shigeru and neither of them said anything.
"Oh nothing." Tsubaki waved her hand. "Just curious. Anyways, I hope you like the castle. I don't know if your use to living in a big house or not."
"My house could fit in me and Doumyouji's bedroom." Tsukushi told them almost joking. Then she realized why the two of them were looking at her so strangely.
"You stayed in his room?" Shigeru's mouth dropped open. "I take it back. Tsukasa is daring!"
"It's not like anything happened!" Tsukushi waved her hands as if warding their words off. "We just slept!"
"You guys shared a bed?" Shigeru could not possibly have dropped her jaw any further. "Tsukasa is very daring."
"It wasn't like that!" Tsukushi insisted. Tsubaki and Shigeru both laughed. Great, they won't ever believe me. Well Doumyouji will tell them what happened soon and then they'll have to believe we didn't do anything! The finally got to the castle and stepped out of the carriage. Tsukushi was gaping at it. It was gigantic. They could probably fit the Hana and the Fury inside if they wanted to. It had a large courtyard and people were walking around all over it.
"That's right I heard Princess Shizuka-"
"Hanazawa Rui-"
"Young Lord Doumyouji-"
"Young Lord Soujirou-"
"It's Lady Tsubaki! Isn't she-"
"Whose that? A servant-"
"I've never seen her-"
The talk of servants and others was drifting through the air. Tsukushi hoped they weren't talking about her but some of them were pointing and she couldn't shut her eyes to the obvious. Tsubaki smiled at her reassuringly as they stepped through a door and into a grand hall. Tsukushi looked all around it in wonder.
"Tsukushi, we must get you into a nice dress!" Tsubaki lead her up some stairs and down a few hallways. They opened a door and Tsukushi thought immediately that this was Tsubaki's room. It was huge with a large canopy bed and a wardrobe, plus a dresser and then a vanity.
"Is this your room?" Tsukushi asked in amazement. Shigeru giggled slightly.
"This is your room." Shigeru told her. Tsukushi's eyes felt like they were going to pop out of her head.
"This is so nice though!" Tsukushi felt like she was protesting against the nice room. "You don't-"
"Tsukasa might want you to stay in his room." Shigeru wiggled her eyebrows suggestively. "But for now, why don't you stay in this room?"
"Let's get you cleaned up." Tsubaki suggested and Tsukushi nodded a little dumbly.
* * *
Tsukushi had been scrubbed down by handmaidens, then dressed, and then they did her hair. She looked at herself in the mirror and gasped. She looked pretty! She couldn't believe someone like her who was so plain could look so nice. Tsubaki came in and did some light make-up and they walked outside to the garden to have tea.
"Took you long enough!" Soujirou's voice made her realize that the F4 were all there too. Tsukushi felt a little nervous. Doumyouji was just staring at her.
"Helloooo, Doumyouji...." Akira waved his hand in the curly-haired man's face only for Doumyouji to grab his wrist and keep it pinned on the table. Why is Doumyouji looking at me like that?
"Tsukushi..." Doumyouji trailed off.
"Your right! His face is funny!" Shigeru told Tsubaki. Doumyouji seemed to snap out of it, but insisted that Tsukushi sit next to him at the table, literally pushing Akira out of his seat. Akira looked a little ticked off but all he could do was pout. Rui and Shizuka looked like they were sitting calmly drinking tea but ever so often Shizuka would suddenly look at Rui and smile almost seductively. Soujirou made some comment that they were playing cards under the table. They both gave him an even stare.
"How has everyone been?" Tsubaki asked.
"Huh?" Doumyouji looked like he had just woken up or something.
"I hear that you've grown quite daring Tsukasa! Tsukushi slept in your bed?" Shigeru asked, raising her eyebrows at him.
"You told them that?" Doumyouji turned to Tsukushi, his face was a little red.
"No! They....they...." Tsukushi tried to explain but was not able to find the right words for it.
"I figured it out." Shigeru looked very proud of herself. "And you bit her?"
"Interesting that you did." Tsubaki took a sip of tea and Tsukushi saw that Doumyouji was giving his sister a very big look.
"What? What is so interesting about it?" Tsukushi asked, tired of being left in the dark.
"Oh it's-" Rui was immediately shut up by Shizuka who must have done something because Rui's face went a little red.
"Fine!" Tsukushi crossed her arms. "I don't want to know!" Doumyouji was still smiling at her like he was drunk or something. Being at this castle is sure going to be different....
"Mother's going to be at the welcome home ball. Father isn't." Tsubaki sighed.
"AHHHH!" Akira and Soujirou hugged each other in fear.
"Not...her!" Akira looked as if he might wet himself. Tsukushi looked around with a confused expression on her face.
"Um, what?" Tsukushi asked as the others seemed a little serious.
"My mother," Doumyouji began. "Is a bitch." Akira and Soujirou clapped appreciatively.
"Oh." Tsukushi wondered if she was ever going to be up to speed with everyone else. Being at the castle was definitely going to be different.
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PLEASE REVIEW FOLKS!!! Next time we get some more fun!!! I promise, I promise. Plus the intro to the scariest person in all anime. WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Will Doumyouji's mom really be a bitch much like the anime? Will Tsukushi have to lay the smack down on her much like the anime? Will Doumyouji have anything nice to say about his mom? Will Akira and Soujirou not be scared of her? Will Shizuka and Rui be able to fit the welcome home ball into their busy groping schedule? Will Doumyouji stop staring at Tsukushi in her nice new dress? Will they dance at the ball? Will it be cute? Will Tsukushi ever learn the secret of the bite on her neck? Will anyone else recognize it? Will Kazuya's parents be proud that he's a real pirate? Will Sako do something evil again? Will Shigeru and Tsubaki lay the smack down on her if she does? Will Doumyouji ask Tsukushi to sleep in his room? Will they be torn apart by his bitch-mom? Not to mention Makiko! Stay tuned.