Yup yup Shaedows u got the rite idea haha I'm glad ur enjoying the story ^^
and I was hoping I didn't give away the coupling.lol but that's cuz I'm not
entirely sure whose gonna be with who teehehe ^^;;
Lol love u too Hotaru Yuy hahaha
Desclaimer: sigh* this is getting redundant seriously.
::actions:: thoughts [AN] (background) * flashback *
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Crimson Stain: First Encounter, Lasting impressions
" This is your captain speaking, we will be landing in five minutes. Passengers please take your seats and fasten your seat belts. Turn off all electrical devises and wait for further notice. Thank you for flying with us on International Flights and have a wonderful time on you stay." The captain of the large plane announced over the speakers, as everyone did what they were told and began to hurry back to their seats.
"Do you need help with anything miss?" A flight attendant with curly wavy hair that went up to her shoulders asked the girl with black hair and blank violet eyes.
Hotaru looked up at the flight attendant with her blank eyes and just shook her head slightly, signaling a negative. "Thank you for asking though." She added quietly, remembering what her 'onii-san' had told her. * Now Hota-chan, you need to be nice to the people on the plane, they mean no disrespect towards you if they ask if you need any assistance. It's just their job - *
Sighing, Hotaru turned her head to look out the window, looking down she say a vast space of land. It was strange, there was an immense amount of grass-land, with trees of all kinds, but also little settlements and large buildings that seemed to just scream 'technology'. What a quaint little town. Hotaru mused. Flying first class has its disadvantages; all the flight attendants kept on bugging me if I needed anything. We're in first class, how much do you need to be comfortable?
A man with sandy bland hair in a tan colored suit sat down next to Hotaru, only giving him a glance knowing who the person was. She went back to gazing out the window; not really interested, already memorizing the layout of the city, but just for a lack of something to look at.
The man looked at the young girl beside and shook his head sadly and sighing. He has been depressed for the past week, after calling up Lady Une to take Hotaru from his care. He had no intention of doing this when he first took Hotaru in, and certainly would not think of it if it were not for the new threat on his 'imotou's' life.
This is gonna be so damm hard.whose going to look after her? Will they understand her? Will she even give them a chance? He glanced over at Hotaru again and jumped back a little since she was staring intently back at him.
"Why do you keep looking at me Ruka-chan?" Hotaru asked plainly.
::chuckle:: My Hota-chan ::sigh:: I shouldn't be too worried about her, she's a smart girl and is more capable of taking care of herself. Sadly due to that bastard of a father she had. Those boys better be ready for Hota-chan.
"Gomen ne. I was just thinking that's all Hota-chan." Haruka replied. She nodded and looked out the window again.
They had just landed and were pulling into the terminal. The other passengers were speaking excitedly about getting off the plane, all of them ready after five hours of flight.
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"We're goin' to the airport, we're goin' to get a new roommate, she's kawaii and travel size.la La la Laaa." A hyper youth sang while walking around the airport. He had dark shades on that matched his devilish attire; which consisted of black jeans and black Lugs, a red muscle shirt was covered by his leather jacket. His headphones played Nelly- Batter Up
"Shut-up Maxwell, your drawing attention." Grumbled a Chinese man who had on dark blue jeans and a white turtle-neck sweater.
"That's the point Wu-man. (a growl could be heard) Any ways, who wouldn't notice five dashing young men and a beautiful woman?" Duo added as they made their way to the terminal doors, where people already started to pour out of the doors, causing Lady Une to raise an eyebrow and shake her head at the carefree boy [boy to her cuz she's older].
They were looking around for the two people they were supposed to meet, but no one fit the pictures they were sent.
"Excuse me, are you Lady Une?" A polite and handsome voice said from behind the group. Each of them turned around to face the person who spoke.
"Hai, I am. Are you Haruka Tenou?" She answered and he nodded. "You don't look like the person in the picture, so we couldn't recognize you."
"The picture you have must be from a couple years back, sorry about that." Haruka explained.
"Let's get your things and we'll talk more in the car." With that said, the group of six and the pair started walking at a brisk pace to the luggage area.
The five boys walked behind Lady Une and the pair, already starting the mission even though the protectors and their 'mission' had not exchanged words or even looks yet.
Trowa glanced to his left a little, where he looked at the pair walking. At his position at the left end of the line he got a side view of the girl.
The man known as Haruka was standing on her right, his arm hugged her shoulders so she was close to him at all times. Very protective. Her head was slightly tipped down so her chin length hair swished as she walked, covering and uncovering his view of her profile. Her hands were clasped in front of her as she continued to walk. Her face is so set, not happy but not sad either. Just passive and blank. She must be about 5'6" or so, judging by how tall Haruka-san is. Her frame looks light and agile, maybe she could join the circus.
His thoughts were cut short as he stopped himself from gasping. He had been focusing on her face, her eyes mainly when she suddenly glanced back, never moving her head. They stared at each other, never blinking, until she looked back to where she was walking again.
Blinking, Trowa looked straight ahead again, as they neared the luggage area. Freaky.
Hotaru was reaching towards her bag when a hand grasped the handle, looking up she was met by indigo eyes that shined with joy. She almost wanted to smile at how much life seemed to be in those eyes.
"Here, let me help you with that." The purple-eyed man she recognized as the one called Duo Maxwell.
"Arigato." She said as he put it on the ground with her other rolling suitcase.
"No problem babe." He answered enthusiastically giving her a thumbs up and a wink. A growl could be heard in the background, coming from Haruka. He stomped over and grabbed Duo by he jacket collar and held him off the ground.
"Don't you ever call Hotaru in such a disrespectful manner you little runt." Haruka growled out, tightening he choke hold. "Got that?!"
"H-hai, Haruka-san." Duo spluttered, not from the lack of oxygen but from the immense anger Haruka had in his eyes. Dropping to the floor, he heaved a sigh and straightened himself out. Man o man.not a great first impression.
"And that goes for all of you too!" Haruka warned looking each young man in the eye.
"No need to worry Haruka-san. Each of us know better than to treat a lady with disrespect. I apologize for Duo's behavior." A light blonde haired man said, as he bowed politely to Haruka and Hotaru.
"Hai, just ignore Duo no baka." Wufei added.
All the time. Duo gets in trouble for some idiotic mess, Quatre apologizes and Wufei takes this chance to insult Duo. ::sigh:: the same as always. Thought a lone youth as he took in the scene in front of him. He had yet to speak and wasn't going to until he had no choice. Scanning the area again to check for a possible threat, happy he found none, looked over their group.
Duo and Wufei were in yet another fight, Quatre, Lady Une, and Haruka were discussing something, Trowa was standing by the luggage's making sure no one got stupid and tried to steal them, and the girl, Hotaru was standing behind Haruka, always keeps her close by, I wonder how he's going to fare with her a couple thousand miles away, looking at a near by bar.
Hiiro looked to where Hotaru had fixed her stare and saw that it was an ordinary bar. What is so interesting? Looking back at Hotaru and than back at the bar, Hiiro looked harder. He almost chuckled at what she was looking at with such interest. She looks amazed at how they make the drinks. Must have come from a sheltered town back in Japan. Looking back at Hotaru, she saw that Wufei was making his way towards her, since Duo had walked off to flirt with some flight attendants. What's he up to?
Watching, Hiiro thought is curious that Wufei the woman hater would approach one, especially a 'mission'. Wufei tapped Haruka on the shoulder and asked him something, nodding yes, Haruka turned and gestured Hotaru to follow Wufei. Hotaru looked at Wufei with her empty eyes and started to follow him as he started walking towards the bar.
Raising an eyebrow at the passing two, Hiiro watched them come and pass him.
"I'm taking Hotaru-san to get something to drink." Wufei answered his question as he passed.
Hotaru just looked straight ahead, not acknowledging Hirro in any way, not that it bothered him.
Passing by Duo as he continued to talk it up with the blonde and red headed flight attendant, he waved at the two. They both nodded. Even though they had left, Duo was still looking at the girl that had gotten him in trouble. He gave her a quick look over realizing he didn't really get a good look at her.
Duo watched as Wufei asked her what drink she wanted and ordered it for her. She was wearing a long sleeved dark purple skirt made out of cotton. It hugged her body nicely showing her curves but not making her look sluty. The skirt went up to mid thigh and the rest of her legs were covered in nylon black 'thigh-high' stalking. Her boots looked a little too big for her but she walked like they fit perfectly; her dark outfit and her mystically morbid features complimented her pale skin.
A fallen angel. Duo thought as he quickly went back to talking to the brainless flight attendants, not wanting Hotaru to know that he had been 'checking' her out.
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The group of seven was now in one of Quatre's many white limos and was heading to his mansion to drop off Hotaru's luggage. Lady Une sat in the fron with the driver. Haruka had left already was driving his yellow Lamborghini to one of his uncles houses where he will be staying the night and catching the 6:30 am flight back to Japan.
"Hotaru-san, we are going to my house right now to drop off your things and let you freshen up if you would like to, also get something to eat. Since the food on the plan are pretty disgusting. After that we'll go to the near by shopping center to pick up your uniform and anything else you need. Does that sound ok, Hotaru-san?" Asked Quatre politely, not wanting to offend his new quest in any way.
No one knew how to act around her. Not sure if she was stable, hurt, offended by anything, they just didn't know.
"Please just call me Hotaru and the plan is fine with me, if it's not any trouble." Came the quiet but empty reply. Not known to the other party, she was having similar trouble. How am I supposed to act around my so-called 'protectors'? Some of them seem so stiff and others are extremely nice and good-natured. What if I scare them? What if I hurt them? She asked herself, not wanting to hurt any one. This made her draw back, trying to distance herself from getting attached, afraid of hurting innocents.
"Of course its no problem Hotaru, we'd love to take you out!" Exclaimed Duo, who was happy that she showed some sort of humanity. Hoping the worst hadn't happened to her soul. I wanna buy something for her..oh I know! I cross would look great on her!! That's what I'm going to buy for her.a nice silver cross.
Hirro glanced at Hotaru, noticing that she held herself more closely, like she was trying to shrink into a corner away from all the people in the car. Her eyes were looking at the floor, blank as usual. Hmm.what happened? Her eyes were a little brighter just a minute ago. Is there something she's not telling us? Did Lady Une leave something out? He felt a need to make her more comfortable around them, how is this mission going to work if who they were protecting was afraid of them, he reasoned.
But not usually the one to talk, he didn't know what to say and didn't want the other guys to get suspicious over nothing. He tried to think of a way to get her to talk without getting himself stuck in the middle of something.
"What do you like to do Hotaru? May I ask?" Came a handsome voice. Hiiro looked to where it came from and surprisingly it was the most silent one of the group, Trowa. Hiiro closed his eyes and folded his arms over his chest, acting like he wasn't going to do anything. Quatre smiled, Duo grinned, and Wufei cocked an eyebrow.
Don't think you're the only one who noticed Hotaru's aloofness.
Should've guessed Trowa would have noticed too with his keen eyes. Well, this works out for me.
"What do I like?" Hotaru repeated, drawing the attention back to her. She cocked her head to the side and looked up at the ceiling in thought. A little color came back in her eyes.
Good, it's working. Thought Trowa
"I like to do many things. Painting, gymnastics, collecting lamps." She listed.
"I heard from Haruka-san that you ribbon danced and fenced too." Quatre interrupted, his curiousness showing through his shinning blue eyes.
"Hai, I was in a ribbon dancing company while in Japan, and Ruka-chan taught me how to fence and other fighting techniques."
"What other fighting techniques do you know onna?" This time it was Wufei, wanting to find out what possible skill a woman could have in the fighting department.
Her brows furrowed slightly, at being called 'onna'. Hmph.Huruka would have skinned him alive for that. "Well, swordsmanship, hap-kido, jujitsu, kickboxing, how to wield a glave and sabers. I don't know all the names because Ruka-chan just taught me and didn't tell me the names. Gomen nasai." She finished as Wufei thought about the techniques he heard from her, and wondered what else she knew; taking into consideration that she was trained to be a weapon.
"There's no need for you to apologize Hotaru. You should be happy to know that we have a training room downstairs that has any equipment you might need and more. Please feel free to use it at any time." Quatre suggested as they pulled up to the gate that lead to his estate. [oO that rhymes haha]
"Yea, you'll love it hear at Q mans pad. It's huge and has everything you would ever need! An inside and outside pool, training room, tennis courts, horses, and a large kitchen and frig to raid." Duo finished licking his lips.
The limo pulled up in front of steps that were lined with red carpet that lead to two large doors that allowed a car to drive in if they were both opened. Made of the finest wood and carved with delicate details of flowers.
The door was opened letting the passengers get out one by one. First Duo bounded out the door, Wufei, Quatre, Trowa, Hotaru, and than Hiiro.
Hotaru stooped so as not to hit her head, forgetting she was wearing a skirt, she stepped out. Leaving Hiiro with pink cheeks. I should've gone first. He composed himself with ease and walked up next to Hotaru who was staring wide eyed at the 'house' in front of her.
"Duo-san said that it was a house. This is an estate. Duo-san also said it was huge, not humongous." Hotaru said in awe while looking up at the three story, four including the underground training room, estate.
::chuckle:: " Lets go inside so you can get settled in." He touched her arm to let her know he was leaving and she followed, getting over the fact she was going to live in a mansion.
A figure stepped out of the shadows, her glasses shining in the sun. She smirked, her eyes shining with happiness as she watched Hotaru and Hiiro go inside.
The 'mission' is already taking its affect. Who would've known? She thought sarcastically.
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I can't believe Quatre set up a whole room for me. Hotaru thought as she looked around her room for the 10th time.
There was more than enough room left, even thought there was a queen sized bed adorned with blood red-purple silk sheets. The plush mattress and accessorizing pillows made it feather soft to the touch. Two large windows allowed her a wonderful view of the garden outside, where lilies of all colors and wild Hawaiian flowerers flourished. The window nearest her bed had a stone balcony where six people could stand and still move around with comfortable personal space.
The carpet was an off white color that reached every part of the room. Her bathroom had a tub and a stand up shower. Her entire body could fit in the tub, she would know, she tested it. The bathroom had another door that led to her walk in closet. The closet was like another room in itself, 30'30' with shelves mirrors and a little round step up in front of three mirrors allowing the best view of every part of the person's body. Than there was another door that led back outside to the room.
Hotaru had unpacked all of her clothes and things and had put up her things around the room; on the table, the nightstand, in the bathroom, and the closet. She had way too much room left.
A knock came from outside, drawing her back to reality.
"Hotaru, are you ready to go shopping?" Came Duo's voice muffled through the door, a little hint of dread in his question.
Hotaru smiled a tiny smile. These people are so nice. But they're only doing their job, like those brainless flight attendants. Her smile dropped and she opened the door.
"Hai, I'm ready to go. Just let me get a jacket." She had taken a shower and changed into a pair of black jeans and maroon spaghetti-strap top showing a little bit of her toned stomach and smooth skin.
Throwing on a puffy black jacket she closed her door. "Ok, lets go."
"Wow you look great babe." Duo said as he looked her up and down through the corner of his eye, causing Hotaru to blush slightly. Why am I blushing? I guess cuz no one has ever said that to me.
"Good thing Haruka's not here baka." Duo and Hotaru turned to look at the direction of the voice. Stepping our of his room was Wufei wearing baggy gray pants and a black button down shirt over a white shirt underneath, a leather trench coat that reached his mid-thigh slung over his shoulder.
"Yea good thing." Duo said wiping imaginary sweat off his forehead.
"But I am." Wufei growled walking up to the two. Duo was shocked and Hotaru was as surprised as him. "Don't ever let me hear you talk to this onna with such disrepute again." The Chinese man commanded and than walking down the hall way and down the stairs.
Hotaru followed Wufei with a look of confusion. What is up with these people?! They must take their 'missions' real serious. Goodness.
Duo took up the back with a perplexed face, scratching his head. What's up Wu-mans butt? He's never cared about respecting women before and he's calling Hotaru 'onna' so how is that being respectful?!
Everybody was already downstairs as the three came down.
Trowa was wearing stone washed jeans, an untucked white dress shirt covered with a calf length tan leather trench. She looks so cute with that puffy black jacket. It looks like it's going to eat her up.
Hiiro had on light blue jeans, a khaki dress shirt with the top two buttons undone. He was holding his jean jacket. Hotaru looks so huggable right now.
Quatre had on khaki slacks with a white turtle-neck on, covering him was a leather jacket. Looking up to see Hotaru he blushed.
"Lets get going, we won't have enough time if we don't leave soon." Quatre said as they started to walk to the front door trying to hide his face.
"What do you mean we wont have enough time Quatre? We'll have five hours. That's not enough time for one person?" Duo asked getting afraid.
Looking around, Hotaru could tell all five of them didn't want to go shopping, but who would? She didn't like it all too much either and was thankful that she could find whatever she needed in less than two hours.
"Iie, I wont take that long. I usually find everything I need in less than two hours or one. You five don't need to fret." Hotaru said, seeing their relieved faces she looked up as the engine of three cares could be heard.
"Of course you wouldn't take a long time, with a body like yours yo-" (three smacks and one punch could be heard) "ITAI!!! That hurt!!! What the hell did you guys do that for?!" Duo screamed.
Hotaru turned around and saw Trowa, Wufei, and even Quatre have their hands held up in a smacking motion and than Hiiro with his right hand in a fist. Duo had four throbbing lumps on various places on his head and a swelling bump on his left cheek.
The four assaulters looked up to see Hotaru's wide eyes and quickly put away their 'weapons' and coughed, twiddled their thumbs, or shifted uncomfortably at her stare. Hotaru just sweat dropped.
A midnight blue Rolls Royce drove up followed by a silver BMW Porsche Boxter which was followed by a fire red Corvette.
"Hotaru rides with me." Hiiro said in almost a demanding tone, pulling her forward by her arm into the Rolls Royce.
"Any where besides Duo." Quatre said as he and Duo got into his Porsche.
"Hey! That's mean Q-man."
"We're going to Peacecraft Shopping Centre right?" Wufei asked as he and Trowa got into his Corvette.
"Yea. See you guys there." Answered Hiiro.
"Ja ne!" Duo called out.
Three racing cars sped through Quatre's estates drive way towards the city.
Through a window on the third floor, Lady Une looked out of her office window. Smiling happily at what she had seen and heard. It's only the first day and Hotaru-san is having an affect on the boys. I hope this doesn't get out of hand. Kami I pray the boys will be able to help Hotaru as well.
In one swift motion the curtains closed.
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WOW~!! That was the longest I have written for this story =] hehehe I'm home right now instead of school cuz I wasn't feeling well. So I wrote this. Took like 2.5 hours~!! By back hurts and now I gtg and finish my hw haha. REVIEWS PLEASE~!! Ja ne~! ^__~
No inners or other outers, except Haruka. Whose going to remain a guy, it fits better. ^____^
Next time: They go shopping hehehe and school's going to start soon.
Lol love u too Hotaru Yuy hahaha
Desclaimer: sigh* this is getting redundant seriously.
::actions:: thoughts [AN] (background) * flashback *
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Crimson Stain: First Encounter, Lasting impressions
" This is your captain speaking, we will be landing in five minutes. Passengers please take your seats and fasten your seat belts. Turn off all electrical devises and wait for further notice. Thank you for flying with us on International Flights and have a wonderful time on you stay." The captain of the large plane announced over the speakers, as everyone did what they were told and began to hurry back to their seats.
"Do you need help with anything miss?" A flight attendant with curly wavy hair that went up to her shoulders asked the girl with black hair and blank violet eyes.
Hotaru looked up at the flight attendant with her blank eyes and just shook her head slightly, signaling a negative. "Thank you for asking though." She added quietly, remembering what her 'onii-san' had told her. * Now Hota-chan, you need to be nice to the people on the plane, they mean no disrespect towards you if they ask if you need any assistance. It's just their job - *
Sighing, Hotaru turned her head to look out the window, looking down she say a vast space of land. It was strange, there was an immense amount of grass-land, with trees of all kinds, but also little settlements and large buildings that seemed to just scream 'technology'. What a quaint little town. Hotaru mused. Flying first class has its disadvantages; all the flight attendants kept on bugging me if I needed anything. We're in first class, how much do you need to be comfortable?
A man with sandy bland hair in a tan colored suit sat down next to Hotaru, only giving him a glance knowing who the person was. She went back to gazing out the window; not really interested, already memorizing the layout of the city, but just for a lack of something to look at.
The man looked at the young girl beside and shook his head sadly and sighing. He has been depressed for the past week, after calling up Lady Une to take Hotaru from his care. He had no intention of doing this when he first took Hotaru in, and certainly would not think of it if it were not for the new threat on his 'imotou's' life.
This is gonna be so damm hard.whose going to look after her? Will they understand her? Will she even give them a chance? He glanced over at Hotaru again and jumped back a little since she was staring intently back at him.
"Why do you keep looking at me Ruka-chan?" Hotaru asked plainly.
::chuckle:: My Hota-chan ::sigh:: I shouldn't be too worried about her, she's a smart girl and is more capable of taking care of herself. Sadly due to that bastard of a father she had. Those boys better be ready for Hota-chan.
"Gomen ne. I was just thinking that's all Hota-chan." Haruka replied. She nodded and looked out the window again.
They had just landed and were pulling into the terminal. The other passengers were speaking excitedly about getting off the plane, all of them ready after five hours of flight.
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"We're goin' to the airport, we're goin' to get a new roommate, she's kawaii and travel size.la La la Laaa." A hyper youth sang while walking around the airport. He had dark shades on that matched his devilish attire; which consisted of black jeans and black Lugs, a red muscle shirt was covered by his leather jacket. His headphones played Nelly- Batter Up
"Shut-up Maxwell, your drawing attention." Grumbled a Chinese man who had on dark blue jeans and a white turtle-neck sweater.
"That's the point Wu-man. (a growl could be heard) Any ways, who wouldn't notice five dashing young men and a beautiful woman?" Duo added as they made their way to the terminal doors, where people already started to pour out of the doors, causing Lady Une to raise an eyebrow and shake her head at the carefree boy [boy to her cuz she's older].
They were looking around for the two people they were supposed to meet, but no one fit the pictures they were sent.
"Excuse me, are you Lady Une?" A polite and handsome voice said from behind the group. Each of them turned around to face the person who spoke.
"Hai, I am. Are you Haruka Tenou?" She answered and he nodded. "You don't look like the person in the picture, so we couldn't recognize you."
"The picture you have must be from a couple years back, sorry about that." Haruka explained.
"Let's get your things and we'll talk more in the car." With that said, the group of six and the pair started walking at a brisk pace to the luggage area.
The five boys walked behind Lady Une and the pair, already starting the mission even though the protectors and their 'mission' had not exchanged words or even looks yet.
Trowa glanced to his left a little, where he looked at the pair walking. At his position at the left end of the line he got a side view of the girl.
The man known as Haruka was standing on her right, his arm hugged her shoulders so she was close to him at all times. Very protective. Her head was slightly tipped down so her chin length hair swished as she walked, covering and uncovering his view of her profile. Her hands were clasped in front of her as she continued to walk. Her face is so set, not happy but not sad either. Just passive and blank. She must be about 5'6" or so, judging by how tall Haruka-san is. Her frame looks light and agile, maybe she could join the circus.
His thoughts were cut short as he stopped himself from gasping. He had been focusing on her face, her eyes mainly when she suddenly glanced back, never moving her head. They stared at each other, never blinking, until she looked back to where she was walking again.
Blinking, Trowa looked straight ahead again, as they neared the luggage area. Freaky.
Hotaru was reaching towards her bag when a hand grasped the handle, looking up she was met by indigo eyes that shined with joy. She almost wanted to smile at how much life seemed to be in those eyes.
"Here, let me help you with that." The purple-eyed man she recognized as the one called Duo Maxwell.
"Arigato." She said as he put it on the ground with her other rolling suitcase.
"No problem babe." He answered enthusiastically giving her a thumbs up and a wink. A growl could be heard in the background, coming from Haruka. He stomped over and grabbed Duo by he jacket collar and held him off the ground.
"Don't you ever call Hotaru in such a disrespectful manner you little runt." Haruka growled out, tightening he choke hold. "Got that?!"
"H-hai, Haruka-san." Duo spluttered, not from the lack of oxygen but from the immense anger Haruka had in his eyes. Dropping to the floor, he heaved a sigh and straightened himself out. Man o man.not a great first impression.
"And that goes for all of you too!" Haruka warned looking each young man in the eye.
"No need to worry Haruka-san. Each of us know better than to treat a lady with disrespect. I apologize for Duo's behavior." A light blonde haired man said, as he bowed politely to Haruka and Hotaru.
"Hai, just ignore Duo no baka." Wufei added.
All the time. Duo gets in trouble for some idiotic mess, Quatre apologizes and Wufei takes this chance to insult Duo. ::sigh:: the same as always. Thought a lone youth as he took in the scene in front of him. He had yet to speak and wasn't going to until he had no choice. Scanning the area again to check for a possible threat, happy he found none, looked over their group.
Duo and Wufei were in yet another fight, Quatre, Lady Une, and Haruka were discussing something, Trowa was standing by the luggage's making sure no one got stupid and tried to steal them, and the girl, Hotaru was standing behind Haruka, always keeps her close by, I wonder how he's going to fare with her a couple thousand miles away, looking at a near by bar.
Hiiro looked to where Hotaru had fixed her stare and saw that it was an ordinary bar. What is so interesting? Looking back at Hotaru and than back at the bar, Hiiro looked harder. He almost chuckled at what she was looking at with such interest. She looks amazed at how they make the drinks. Must have come from a sheltered town back in Japan. Looking back at Hotaru, she saw that Wufei was making his way towards her, since Duo had walked off to flirt with some flight attendants. What's he up to?
Watching, Hiiro thought is curious that Wufei the woman hater would approach one, especially a 'mission'. Wufei tapped Haruka on the shoulder and asked him something, nodding yes, Haruka turned and gestured Hotaru to follow Wufei. Hotaru looked at Wufei with her empty eyes and started to follow him as he started walking towards the bar.
Raising an eyebrow at the passing two, Hiiro watched them come and pass him.
"I'm taking Hotaru-san to get something to drink." Wufei answered his question as he passed.
Hotaru just looked straight ahead, not acknowledging Hirro in any way, not that it bothered him.
Passing by Duo as he continued to talk it up with the blonde and red headed flight attendant, he waved at the two. They both nodded. Even though they had left, Duo was still looking at the girl that had gotten him in trouble. He gave her a quick look over realizing he didn't really get a good look at her.
Duo watched as Wufei asked her what drink she wanted and ordered it for her. She was wearing a long sleeved dark purple skirt made out of cotton. It hugged her body nicely showing her curves but not making her look sluty. The skirt went up to mid thigh and the rest of her legs were covered in nylon black 'thigh-high' stalking. Her boots looked a little too big for her but she walked like they fit perfectly; her dark outfit and her mystically morbid features complimented her pale skin.
A fallen angel. Duo thought as he quickly went back to talking to the brainless flight attendants, not wanting Hotaru to know that he had been 'checking' her out.
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The group of seven was now in one of Quatre's many white limos and was heading to his mansion to drop off Hotaru's luggage. Lady Une sat in the fron with the driver. Haruka had left already was driving his yellow Lamborghini to one of his uncles houses where he will be staying the night and catching the 6:30 am flight back to Japan.
"Hotaru-san, we are going to my house right now to drop off your things and let you freshen up if you would like to, also get something to eat. Since the food on the plan are pretty disgusting. After that we'll go to the near by shopping center to pick up your uniform and anything else you need. Does that sound ok, Hotaru-san?" Asked Quatre politely, not wanting to offend his new quest in any way.
No one knew how to act around her. Not sure if she was stable, hurt, offended by anything, they just didn't know.
"Please just call me Hotaru and the plan is fine with me, if it's not any trouble." Came the quiet but empty reply. Not known to the other party, she was having similar trouble. How am I supposed to act around my so-called 'protectors'? Some of them seem so stiff and others are extremely nice and good-natured. What if I scare them? What if I hurt them? She asked herself, not wanting to hurt any one. This made her draw back, trying to distance herself from getting attached, afraid of hurting innocents.
"Of course its no problem Hotaru, we'd love to take you out!" Exclaimed Duo, who was happy that she showed some sort of humanity. Hoping the worst hadn't happened to her soul. I wanna buy something for her..oh I know! I cross would look great on her!! That's what I'm going to buy for her.a nice silver cross.
Hirro glanced at Hotaru, noticing that she held herself more closely, like she was trying to shrink into a corner away from all the people in the car. Her eyes were looking at the floor, blank as usual. Hmm.what happened? Her eyes were a little brighter just a minute ago. Is there something she's not telling us? Did Lady Une leave something out? He felt a need to make her more comfortable around them, how is this mission going to work if who they were protecting was afraid of them, he reasoned.
But not usually the one to talk, he didn't know what to say and didn't want the other guys to get suspicious over nothing. He tried to think of a way to get her to talk without getting himself stuck in the middle of something.
"What do you like to do Hotaru? May I ask?" Came a handsome voice. Hiiro looked to where it came from and surprisingly it was the most silent one of the group, Trowa. Hiiro closed his eyes and folded his arms over his chest, acting like he wasn't going to do anything. Quatre smiled, Duo grinned, and Wufei cocked an eyebrow.
Don't think you're the only one who noticed Hotaru's aloofness.
Should've guessed Trowa would have noticed too with his keen eyes. Well, this works out for me.
"What do I like?" Hotaru repeated, drawing the attention back to her. She cocked her head to the side and looked up at the ceiling in thought. A little color came back in her eyes.
Good, it's working. Thought Trowa
"I like to do many things. Painting, gymnastics, collecting lamps." She listed.
"I heard from Haruka-san that you ribbon danced and fenced too." Quatre interrupted, his curiousness showing through his shinning blue eyes.
"Hai, I was in a ribbon dancing company while in Japan, and Ruka-chan taught me how to fence and other fighting techniques."
"What other fighting techniques do you know onna?" This time it was Wufei, wanting to find out what possible skill a woman could have in the fighting department.
Her brows furrowed slightly, at being called 'onna'. Hmph.Huruka would have skinned him alive for that. "Well, swordsmanship, hap-kido, jujitsu, kickboxing, how to wield a glave and sabers. I don't know all the names because Ruka-chan just taught me and didn't tell me the names. Gomen nasai." She finished as Wufei thought about the techniques he heard from her, and wondered what else she knew; taking into consideration that she was trained to be a weapon.
"There's no need for you to apologize Hotaru. You should be happy to know that we have a training room downstairs that has any equipment you might need and more. Please feel free to use it at any time." Quatre suggested as they pulled up to the gate that lead to his estate. [oO that rhymes haha]
"Yea, you'll love it hear at Q mans pad. It's huge and has everything you would ever need! An inside and outside pool, training room, tennis courts, horses, and a large kitchen and frig to raid." Duo finished licking his lips.
The limo pulled up in front of steps that were lined with red carpet that lead to two large doors that allowed a car to drive in if they were both opened. Made of the finest wood and carved with delicate details of flowers.
The door was opened letting the passengers get out one by one. First Duo bounded out the door, Wufei, Quatre, Trowa, Hotaru, and than Hiiro.
Hotaru stooped so as not to hit her head, forgetting she was wearing a skirt, she stepped out. Leaving Hiiro with pink cheeks. I should've gone first. He composed himself with ease and walked up next to Hotaru who was staring wide eyed at the 'house' in front of her.
"Duo-san said that it was a house. This is an estate. Duo-san also said it was huge, not humongous." Hotaru said in awe while looking up at the three story, four including the underground training room, estate.
::chuckle:: " Lets go inside so you can get settled in." He touched her arm to let her know he was leaving and she followed, getting over the fact she was going to live in a mansion.
A figure stepped out of the shadows, her glasses shining in the sun. She smirked, her eyes shining with happiness as she watched Hotaru and Hiiro go inside.
The 'mission' is already taking its affect. Who would've known? She thought sarcastically.
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I can't believe Quatre set up a whole room for me. Hotaru thought as she looked around her room for the 10th time.
There was more than enough room left, even thought there was a queen sized bed adorned with blood red-purple silk sheets. The plush mattress and accessorizing pillows made it feather soft to the touch. Two large windows allowed her a wonderful view of the garden outside, where lilies of all colors and wild Hawaiian flowerers flourished. The window nearest her bed had a stone balcony where six people could stand and still move around with comfortable personal space.
The carpet was an off white color that reached every part of the room. Her bathroom had a tub and a stand up shower. Her entire body could fit in the tub, she would know, she tested it. The bathroom had another door that led to her walk in closet. The closet was like another room in itself, 30'30' with shelves mirrors and a little round step up in front of three mirrors allowing the best view of every part of the person's body. Than there was another door that led back outside to the room.
Hotaru had unpacked all of her clothes and things and had put up her things around the room; on the table, the nightstand, in the bathroom, and the closet. She had way too much room left.
A knock came from outside, drawing her back to reality.
"Hotaru, are you ready to go shopping?" Came Duo's voice muffled through the door, a little hint of dread in his question.
Hotaru smiled a tiny smile. These people are so nice. But they're only doing their job, like those brainless flight attendants. Her smile dropped and she opened the door.
"Hai, I'm ready to go. Just let me get a jacket." She had taken a shower and changed into a pair of black jeans and maroon spaghetti-strap top showing a little bit of her toned stomach and smooth skin.
Throwing on a puffy black jacket she closed her door. "Ok, lets go."
"Wow you look great babe." Duo said as he looked her up and down through the corner of his eye, causing Hotaru to blush slightly. Why am I blushing? I guess cuz no one has ever said that to me.
"Good thing Haruka's not here baka." Duo and Hotaru turned to look at the direction of the voice. Stepping our of his room was Wufei wearing baggy gray pants and a black button down shirt over a white shirt underneath, a leather trench coat that reached his mid-thigh slung over his shoulder.
"Yea good thing." Duo said wiping imaginary sweat off his forehead.
"But I am." Wufei growled walking up to the two. Duo was shocked and Hotaru was as surprised as him. "Don't ever let me hear you talk to this onna with such disrepute again." The Chinese man commanded and than walking down the hall way and down the stairs.
Hotaru followed Wufei with a look of confusion. What is up with these people?! They must take their 'missions' real serious. Goodness.
Duo took up the back with a perplexed face, scratching his head. What's up Wu-mans butt? He's never cared about respecting women before and he's calling Hotaru 'onna' so how is that being respectful?!
Everybody was already downstairs as the three came down.
Trowa was wearing stone washed jeans, an untucked white dress shirt covered with a calf length tan leather trench. She looks so cute with that puffy black jacket. It looks like it's going to eat her up.
Hiiro had on light blue jeans, a khaki dress shirt with the top two buttons undone. He was holding his jean jacket. Hotaru looks so huggable right now.
Quatre had on khaki slacks with a white turtle-neck on, covering him was a leather jacket. Looking up to see Hotaru he blushed.
"Lets get going, we won't have enough time if we don't leave soon." Quatre said as they started to walk to the front door trying to hide his face.
"What do you mean we wont have enough time Quatre? We'll have five hours. That's not enough time for one person?" Duo asked getting afraid.
Looking around, Hotaru could tell all five of them didn't want to go shopping, but who would? She didn't like it all too much either and was thankful that she could find whatever she needed in less than two hours.
"Iie, I wont take that long. I usually find everything I need in less than two hours or one. You five don't need to fret." Hotaru said, seeing their relieved faces she looked up as the engine of three cares could be heard.
"Of course you wouldn't take a long time, with a body like yours yo-" (three smacks and one punch could be heard) "ITAI!!! That hurt!!! What the hell did you guys do that for?!" Duo screamed.
Hotaru turned around and saw Trowa, Wufei, and even Quatre have their hands held up in a smacking motion and than Hiiro with his right hand in a fist. Duo had four throbbing lumps on various places on his head and a swelling bump on his left cheek.
The four assaulters looked up to see Hotaru's wide eyes and quickly put away their 'weapons' and coughed, twiddled their thumbs, or shifted uncomfortably at her stare. Hotaru just sweat dropped.
A midnight blue Rolls Royce drove up followed by a silver BMW Porsche Boxter which was followed by a fire red Corvette.
"Hotaru rides with me." Hiiro said in almost a demanding tone, pulling her forward by her arm into the Rolls Royce.
"Any where besides Duo." Quatre said as he and Duo got into his Porsche.
"Hey! That's mean Q-man."
"We're going to Peacecraft Shopping Centre right?" Wufei asked as he and Trowa got into his Corvette.
"Yea. See you guys there." Answered Hiiro.
"Ja ne!" Duo called out.
Three racing cars sped through Quatre's estates drive way towards the city.
Through a window on the third floor, Lady Une looked out of her office window. Smiling happily at what she had seen and heard. It's only the first day and Hotaru-san is having an affect on the boys. I hope this doesn't get out of hand. Kami I pray the boys will be able to help Hotaru as well.
In one swift motion the curtains closed.
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WOW~!! That was the longest I have written for this story =] hehehe I'm home right now instead of school cuz I wasn't feeling well. So I wrote this. Took like 2.5 hours~!! By back hurts and now I gtg and finish my hw haha. REVIEWS PLEASE~!! Ja ne~! ^__~
No inners or other outers, except Haruka. Whose going to remain a guy, it fits better. ^____^
Next time: They go shopping hehehe and school's going to start soon.