Lol I just realized that the italics didn't show up in all of my chapters
teehehe ^^;; gomen ne!! sigh* it must have been confusing and messy. Solli
solli for being slow on updating.had a busy weekend so I didn't have time.
=T oh and how do you put words in italics and bold? XP
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Crimson Stain: Innocence
(Outkast- Speedballin' playing)
"::loud yawn:: Nothing like waking up to some good 'ol relaxin' music in the morning."
Stretching the braided youth swung his legs over his bed and landed with a small thud on his blue-gray carpet reaching up into the sky, he worked out the rest of the kinks he accumulated with his deep slumber; making his black boxers ride low in his waist and exposing the muscles on his bare chest and toned stomach.
Bobbing his head to the music blasting in his room, he made his way to the bathroom to get ready for the new day ahead.
Stripping off the remainder of his clothes, he stepped into the steaming shower, a cloud of mist flowed out of the glass door as he opened and closed it. Letting the warm water flow over his body and waist length hair, the free spirited man thought of what had occurred to him on their little shopping trip.
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*This is perfect for her. It would look so hot.* Duo thought, his face plastered to the glass display case at one of the best jewelry stores in the mall.
While the others went to look for furniture and extra things their new quest might want for her room, he had made the excuse of going to the food court to get some grub. Which was partially true, due to the fact that you had to pass the food court in order to reach the jewelry store.
"May I help you sir?" Came a kind voice that screamed 'let me help you'.
Looking up, Duo saw a middle aged lady with gray-blonde hair put up in a neat bun. Her dress suit was a royal blue adorned with gold cuff buttons and three down her middle. This was to be expected of such a highly regarded place.
"Hai, can I see that cross over there." He answered pointing to the cross he desired.
"Hmm.fine choice young man. You have great taste." She stated in all truth while taking out the cross. She placed in on a satin cream colored cushion that was slightly propped up.
The cross was 2 inches in height, an inch across, and one centimeter in width. It was a classic medieval/gothic styled cross, with a long chain studded with black, dark red, and purple gems . There was a thin line of back stones in the middle of the cross and than lined with rubies that bordered on black. On the tips of each point in the cross were amnesthes [sp?], a purple gem that would do only justice to Hotaru's beauty, in his opinion.
"Is this for someone special?" The woman asked and smiled like a happy mother, when she saw a faint blush on the young mans cheeks.
"Heh heh.um.::scratches head:: define special.?" Duo answered, getting slightly flustered.
"Ah.so it is someone special. Your girlfriend?"
"Oh no no no.she's a guest at our house, and I just wanted to get something for her." * Though that doesn't sound like a bad idea.*
"Well, you are a very nice young man to have thought about getting her something. I am sure she will love this." Smiling, the sales woman walked up to the register and punched in a few numbers and scanned the price. "$350 is your total."
Handing her a credit card [they have lots of money], he smiled in excitement. * I hope Hotaru likes it. *
Placing the cross inside a velvet box and than in a gold one, the woman placed the precious jewel inside a satin bag. Making sure it was nicely wrapped for the nice young man she met today.
"I wish you great luck young man. Have a nice day and thank you." The sales woman smiled kindly and waved.
"Thank you!" Duo said walking out the door.
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Stepping out of his bathroom in a new pair of boxers braiding his hair, he walked into his massive closet.
*Hotaru, she was so happy when I gave it to her after dinner. She smiled.*
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"Hey, Hotaru. Can you come here a second?" Duo asked, fumbling with something in his pockets.
"Hai? Duo?" Hotaru asked in her impassive tone.
*Well here it goes.* "Here, I bought this for you today." Duo said in a rush taking out a velvet box from his jean pocket. Looking down on the ground, not knowing why he was so shy around her and missing the puzzled and slightly angry looks from the other men of the house hold.
Hotaru's eyes widened slightly in surprise; she slowly took the velvet box in her feminine hands and opened it. A gasp was all she could let out as her eyes took in the faint shimmering of the gems on the cross before her, laying daintily in the satin lined box.
She looked up into his eyes with smiling eyes and slowly her lips turned up into a small smile. The first they had seen. Duo fearing she wouldn't like his gift let out a sigh of relief when he saw her face light up, not as much as he would like, but it was a start.
*She looks so pretty when she smiles. It makes me feel all warm deep in my chest knowing I made her smile. *
"Arigato Duo, you didn't have to buy me anything." Hotaru said still with impassivity, closing the box silently and holding it in both of her hands.
"Yea I know, I just wanted to get you something as a welcome gift. And it would look great on you, like your smile." Duo said cheerfully and was rewarded with another small smile. * Those smiles will soon reach your eyes, shinimegami, I promise. *
He was still oblivious to the irritated looks his 'comrades' were giving him.
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Dressed in navy slacks, a white dress shirt with the top three buttons undone, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and his tie loosely slung around his neck. Swinging his navy blazer over his shoulder, Duo emanated happy-go-lucky attitude.
Pocketing his infamous black shades and grabbing a folder and a notebook, Duo headed downstairs to the dinning room for breakfast.
"Morning everyone!!" Dou greeted loudly.
Receiving nods from Trowa, Wufei, and Hiiro and a polite 'good morning' from Quatre. He was not surprised to see all of his friends awake and eating; since he was always the one that was late. But what caught his eye was the missing seat next to Quatre.
Taking a seat in between Trowa and Quatre on the right side of the table. Wufei was sitting across from Trowa and Hiiro across from Quatre; leaving an empty seat in between the two.
"Um.where's Hotaru? I thought she was an early bird like all of you." Duo voiced his question.
"She was in the training room this morning." Said the young man who was sitting with his arms crossed over his chest, leaning against his chair in an aloof manner. His eyes were closed as usual and his plate clean, like he hadn't eaten anything. He was wearing his navy blazer, which was unbuttoned. His white dress shirt collar was folded over the blazer, no tie was around his neck, only two undone buttons revealing tanned and toned chest.
"Hotaru must be taking more time to freshen up after training then." Quatre stated taking a bite of his pancake. The white blonde gentleman wore a navy vest instead of a blazer with his dress shirt nicely buttoned and tucked in. Passing as a dressy well-mannered boy, but looking past his shoulder hung a tanned colored leather duster.
"Yea.hey Hee-man, what were you doing in the training room so early anyways?" Duo asked his voice muffled by the pancakes he stuffed in his mouth.
"Yuy's always up in the mornings in the shooting range." Stated a young man with a tight ponytail taking a sip of his tea. His attire was much like Hirro's but his dress shirt was untucked and he wore an undershirt, giving off a more relaxed feel.
"True. Why do you guys wake up so early any ways? It's not like you guys don't train enough already." Duo sighed, exasperated.
"Training in the morning is the best time to train. You should do it too Duo, it would help you to stay awake in class." Came a deep quiet voice. Looking to his right, Duo saw his uni-banged friend. He had his eyes closed and was sitting in the same manner as Hiiro, but his face was calm and looked as though he were in deep thought or sleeping. The school uniform made him look older and even more handsome. With his dress shirt tucked in and his tie neatly in place. Instead of a navy blazer he wore a black leather duster.
"Nani?! Are you saying I'm fat?!"
"You could loose a few pounds Maxwell." Said the slightly amused Wufei.
"Hmph! You guys are just jealous of my dashing good looks and only wish that you could look like me." Duo said in defense of himself and than devouring his third helping of pancakes.
"::gasp:: Do you chew your food Duo?"
Everyone looked to the dinning room entrance only to have the wind knocked out of them.
Swallowing slowly, Duo stared at the person before them, eyes wide, like everyone else in the room.
There in the entrance of the dinning room, was Hotaru looking slightly surprised. She was wearing shiny Mary Janes and black thigh high stockings since it was nearing winter and getting cold, black skirt with navy blue stripes that was a bit on the short side, but no one was complaining. Her white dress shirt was snug and her curves were outlined because of the navy fitted button up sweater she had on over her shirt. On her delicate wrists were some metal bracelets and she had a thumb ring on her left hand.
Around her neck was a think chain and than the cross that Duo had bought her the day before sitting right at her breasts. Her hair was styled in the same manner as before, the ends brushing softly on her shoulders. She looked scandalously innocent.
"::ahem::"
All of them snapped out of their thoughts [hMm nasty ones?] and looked at her face again. Quatre blushed and looked at his food, Duo was grinning, Hiiro went back to 'sleeping', Wufei 'hmphed' and drank his tea, while Trowa looked down letting his bangs hide his small smirk and light blush.
"Oh-uh..ye-yea! Of course I chew my food haha. I'm a fast eater." Duo said still grinning.
"::cough:: Good morning Hotaru. Please sit, and have breakfast." Quatre said politely.
Nodding she, took the only seat left, between Hiiro and Trowa.
"Arigato Quatre, but I'm not hungry."
"Hey Hotaru. I was right, the cross looks hot on you; you look like shinimegami." Duo said with a wink.
A growl could be heard from her left, she looked through the corner of her eyes and saw that Hiiro was glaring at Duo. She heard Duo 'eEp!' and than a 'clink'. Glancing to her left, she saw Wufei with his thumb holding up the handle of his katana, a sign of unsheathing, under the table but enough for Duo to see. Than she heard another 'eEp'.
* They're as bad as Haruka * She mused.
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It was 5 in the morning, the sun was just starting to peek over the hills and the halls were still cold from the night.
Softly walking, Hotaru made her way to the training room that was under the house. Regretting only wearing a thin long sleeved nylon white shirt and gray sweats that hung low on her hips. She quietly passed the rooms, making sure not to wake the occupants up.
After 5 minutes of walking, she opened the door to the training room and switched on the lights. One row at a time, the lights turned on illuminating the 50' 30' room. Her eyes widened at the site of the extensive equipment situated around the room.
Mats in one corner large enough for a gymnast to do a complete routine, treadmills, weight lifting machines, a couple of punching bags, a high beam, stationary bikes, a boxing ring, and a large mirror that covered the length of one 30 foot wall.
*Hmm? What's that? *
Squinting her purple eyes, she saw in the far corner a door hidden in the shadows. Letting her curiosity get the best of her, Hotaru made her way over to the door that was so craftily hidden. But for what purpose?
Surprisingly the door was unlocked, opening it with a soft 'click' revealing a long hall way illuminated by yellow tinted lights, to another door. The walls were actually tined windows. Hotaru could see a dark shaded figure inside the room looking as if he or she were just standing there.
Making her way to the other door, again she was surprised it was unlocked. Opening it her eyes widened at the site before her. Rows and rows of weapons of all kinds littered the shelves. Guns, rifles, knives, swords, and many more of foreign weaponry to typical street guns.
'BANG'BANG'BANG' 'click'clunk' 'BANG'BANG'BANG'
Jumping at the sudden sounds, Hotaru walked over to wear she thought the sounds were coming from. Coming to an opened door, she stood transfixed.
Hiiro was standing with his back faced to her feet firmly planted on the ground, his gun held in his right hand, aimed at the paper target 15 feet away, his left hand cupped his right in a steady line. His eyes unblinking, brows furrowed and lips set in a thin line of concentration.
He was wearing a black tank top and baggy dark blue sweats and white socks protected his feet from the cold cement floor.
'click'clunk' ' BANG' 'BANG' 'BANG'
This time Hotaru didn't flinch at the sounds, since she knew when he was going to shoot by watching his right index finger pull down of the trigger.
"Do you want to try?" said Hiiro in his monotone voice not moving from his stance.
Looking at his eyes, a bit startled *How did he know I was here? * "No its ok. I don't want to interrupt you. I just saw the door and it was unlocked, I'm sorry to have bothered you."
"You're not bothering me." He replied emotionlessly. "Come here." Which sounded more like a command rather than a request.
"Why?" Hotaru asked, a little more suspiciously than she wanted to let on and stepped a foot back.
*Is she afraid of me? Well I guess that would be understandable, but seeing what she could do, I doubt I would be much of a problem for her. HMm.she doesn't trust me. * "I'm not going to hurt you, I want you to learn how to use a gun. So come here." seeing her hesitant face he added. "please..?" [ yea ooc but hehe its oki right?]
"Why do you want me to learn how to shoot?" She asked as she walked over to the middle compartment.
"There are some crazy people out there in the world and it's best if you knew how to protect yourself. And it's always best to be prepared for anything. Now stand over here." He was about to explain the stance, but was surprised as he watched her mimic his stance almost perfectly.
Looking up, her eyes asked 'like this?' "Almost." He replied. Walking around to her back, he straightened her shoulders, shifted her right foot so that her toes pointed toward the target and her left pointed forward. Than he place his hand on her waist and moved them so they made a twenty- degree angle.
Stiffening when he touched her, Hotaru tried to ignore his hands.
"Hold this." Hiiro commanded handing her small hand gun.
Obediently she took it, a bit uneasy holding the cold metal that could kill.
Without saying anything, Hiiro took her right arm and moved it so she was hold the gun pointing at the target. Than he reached over to her left arm so that his chest was pressed again her back and placed her left hand under her right hand.
*What am I doing? I would never teach anyone to shoot and am I.actually being nice? * was the thought that ran through Hiiro's mind as his chest filled with a warm sensation, his arms still around the slim girl.
*Oh my Kami.. * [Hotaru's been pretty sheltered and with an over protective Haruka.this doesn't happen often] was the only thought running through her mind.
"Ok, now brace yourself, aim and pull the trigger." Hiiro instructed. "No, open both of your eyes, focus on your target and fire."
'BANG' Looking at the target she had shot the corner of the paper.
"Again." Ordered Hiiro.
'BANG' this time she had his the outer circle of the target.
"Use this gun." Looking behind her Hiiro was holding a black 45 semi- automatic. It was slim and looked like it was made for women. Taking it from Hiiro, Hotaru held it. The leather grip was more comfortable than the bulky metal. It was lighter and seemed to fit perfectly with her hand.
"Do it again." Hirro ordered again.
This time Hotaru stood in the perfect stance. Aiming she fired without hesitation. This time she had hit the target in the center.
*hMm.fast learner. And that gleam in her eyes when she shot with that gun. * ::smirk:: * she's got it. *
"Again."
'BANG' dead center again.
"Two shots. Fire"
'BANG BANG' the whole in the center was increasing in size.
Pushing a button, the target changed to an outline of a person.
"Hit the center, and the head..if you can." Hiiro stated with a slight tinge of challenge.
Narrowing her eyes at him, than looking back at the target. Her eyes shined with determination. Her position had become more relaxed and she held the gun as though she's used it a million times and more.
'BANG'BANG'BANG' perfect.
*Impressive little squirt isn't she. * Hiiro smirked and walked over to where she was waiting. "Good. Now change the magazine."
"How do I do that?" Hotaru asked now excited about learning this new skill.
Demonstrating to Hotaru how to reload the gun, he had her repeat it several times. Than practice shooting some more.
"Change the magazine again."
Hotaru clicked the small lever with her thumb allowing the empty magazine to drop onto the table, than with her left hand she scooped up the new magazine, twirling it in her palm than twisting through her fingers she reloaded the gun. [all done fast] Glancing over at Hiiro, smirking and a triumphant look in her eyes, than proceeded in shooting the target.
Shaking his head and smiling slightly, Hiiro looked up at the clock. * 6:30, time to get ready. ::sigh:: * Looking back at the violet eyed beauty in front of him, he thought * She learned how to shoot accurately and reload in an hour and made me smile. Amazing. I can see why Haruka- san is so protective of her. She sure is.incredible. *
"I'm done, Hiiro." Her king voice drew him out of his thoughts.
"Good. It's 6:30, we should get ready for school."
"::grumble:: Why do I hafta go to school..?" Hotaru whined, surprising him. Since she's never been this.human around anyone since she arrived.
"What's wrong with school? And it's against the law if you don't."
"Nothing.nothing at all." Hotaru answered solemnly looking down at her hand which still held the gun. Her eyes were shaded black again, after being lit up to a purple while practicing.
A rough warm hand covered hers causing her to look up suddenly. Hiiro's prussian eyes held all seriousness and truth as he took the gun from her and held her hand.
"I'll protect you." His voice was urgent and desperate, trying to make the precious girl see that he wasn't just doing this because it was a mission but because he actually cared for her safety and well being. He wanted her to know that he would do anything in his power to keep her safe.
Seeing the determination and truth in the oceanic depths of his eyes, Hotaru smiled slightly, her eyes shimmering with warmth and happiness.
"::chuckle:: That's nice to know. Really nice." Hiiro smiled a small smile at her response. It wasn't sarcastic but one that was said with relief like a 'sigh'. "I guess we better get ready."
Nodding and letting go of her hands, he handed her the gun back. "Here, keep this." He said softly.
"Are you sure? Doesn't it belong to somebody?"
"Yea, you. I'll have it engraved later on this week. But hang onto it. Ok?"
"Ok. Thank you, Hiiro."
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The group of six was walking up the steps of the Peacecraft Academy. The building was enormous and the grounds were at least 10 acres; and that was only the main building. There were stables and fields for the many sports that go on during the day and the three floors of classrooms.
Walking up to the office, Trowa held open the door for them to go in. The boys were escorting Hotaru to the office so she could get her schedule. But they saw no point in it since she would be having the same classes as they did.
"Hello may I help you?" Asked the elderly woman from behind the secretary desk. She had graying hair and small reading glasses sitting on the tip of her nose. The wrinkles around her eyes and mouth told you that she liked to smile and laugh.
"Hai, I'm transferring to this school and I was told to come here to get my schedule for this year." Hotaru answered politely and as sweetly as she could muster.
"Oh yes. Is your name Hotaru Tomoe?" The elderly woman asked, her eyes shinning.
"Hai."
"Hello Ms. Hotaru, my name is Mrs. Witterman and I am your principals secretary. If you have any questions you can come ask me. Ms. Peacecraft will be seeing you now. I hope you like it here Ms. Hotaru." She finished with a smile of sincerity.
"Thank you Mrs. Witterman."
Knocking on the door to the principals office, with the boys following behind her, hearing a muffled 'come in' Hotaru opened the door.
"Please take a seat." Said a feminine but deep voice from behind the leather chair.
Sitting in one of the cushioned chairs in front of the glass tables, Hotaru waited patiently. Trying to ignore the nervousness swarming in her stomach.
*What if she's a bitch? What if the students are the same as all those other people? Dammit why am I like this?! * Hotaru screamed in her mind, eyes clouding over turning into a deep purple.
"Sorry for the wait. You must be Hotaru." The woman behind the chair said, swirling around to face Hotaru, who snapped out of her trance when the woman spoke suddenly. "Welcome to Peacecraft Academy, I am your principal Relena Peacecraft." With that Relena held out her hand across the table with a warm smile.
Hotaru shook her hand, but stared in shock. The woman in front of her was about a year older than her and she owned a school?! Relena had dirty blonde hair that was put up into a nice bun held by two chop sticks. Her bangs skimmed her eyebrows that outlined a hart shaped face. Her cornflower blue eyes sparkled with wisdom but held a certain gleam of pride to it.
The principal was wearing a dark navy dress suit that was fitted and altered for her specifically. Even though she was dressed in a suit, you could not mistake her for her young age.
"Nice to meet you Ms. Peacecraft. I was told to come here for my schedule..?" Hotaru asked realizing she left the woman without and answer.
"Yes, I will be handing you your schedule, but I am sure you know that you will be having the same classes as these boys. Am I right?"
"Hai, I am aware of that."
"::sigh:: And the administration still insisted on you coming here to get a schedule? What a waist of time." Relena said with humor. "Here is your schedule. (hands it to Hotaru) You will get your physical education uniform when you get to that class. The locker office will have it in your size waiting for you as well as a locker. Here is your note pad and discs."
Hotaru put the clipboard sized 'note pad' on her lap. It was half an inch thick and 12 inches wide. The color was gray, in the middle was a screen and buttons of the side. One for power, and others for saving things. A pen clipped to the side. The dropping the small square discs inside her sweater pocket she looked up expecting to be instructed.
"Now, that's all that you will need. If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the students or the boys that have accompanied you. Do you have any questions?"
"Iie. Thank you Ms. Peacecraft." Hotaru answered quietly.
"Ok. Welcome to our school Hotaru." Relena said standing up and shacking Hotaru's hand once more.
Nodding Hotaru walked out the door that was held open by Quatre.
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They day had passed by rather nicely and peacefully. The students at the academy were really kind to Hotaru, to her utter surprise, but didn't make any new solid friendships just yet.
It was now her last period of the day, coming out of the girl's locker room, Hotaru looked around for the guys. There standing in a half circle in the far corner of gym were the five boys. As she walked towards them, she heard several hushed voices commenting on ' don't they looks like angels?' and 'they are so hot, I think I'm going to die'. Trying not to snort in disgust at their foolishness, Hotaru stood in between Duo and Wufei, where they had made a spacer for her to lean against the wall when they saw her nearing them.
What Hotaru didn't notice while walking across the gym, were the lusty stares she was receiving from a choice group of young men, and furtive glances from the boys around the room. But, the sharp eye of the group did notice, his hands clenching and unclenching trying to contain his anger.
*Why am I acting like this? It's just Hotaru, I'm overreacting. ::sigh:: Who am I kidding? That's just it.it's Hotaru. * mused the silent watcher.
From the day in the airport, he had been observing this little sprite, trying to find something that would be out of the ordinary and be a threat to his friends or.the world. But as the day passed and as he continued to observe her, he had come to see what was behind the mask of apathy. Just like many of his friends have over the short amount of time Hotaru had been staying with them.
But having eyes of a hawk serves useful in more than one-way.
* She has so much to offer the world; she's the only one that doesn't know it. But I can't blame her; she hasn't had the opportunity to 'spread her wings' so to speak. *
Heero noticed Trowa's fists clenching and unclenching and the one eye that was visible turned swirled from emerald to dark green. Looking over to where Trowa had fixed his menacing gaze, he noticed the group of boys that were glancing over at the only female in their group, looking her up and down, than going off into whispers and chuckles.
*Hmm.seems like I'm not the only one who noticed Hotaru was not an ordinary girl. Should've expected Trowa to see this as well, the quiet ones always notice things others don't. * thought Heero.
Hotaru was making small talk with Duo and Quatre, completely oblivious to the attention she was getting from across the gym.
*I'll let Trowa handle this one. Besides, he looks about ready to slaughter those punks with his daggers. And it wouldn't surprise me if people didn't gawk at Hotaru in the p.e. Uniforms; they show alotta leg. * Heero chuckled in his mind.
The girls uniform consisted of a bathing suit like bottom in dark blue and a soft white T-shirt with blue rims. The boys had the same shirt but wore dark blue basketball shorts.
Their couch came and called roll quickly, wanting to get the class started. The couch was a muscular middle-aged man who was a little on the over burnt side. His golden blonde hair was crew cut, wearing a tight white tank top and short blue running shorts. All the students in his class tried not to loose their lunch and to look at him as little as possible. Even the aloof group of six had to wince.
Separating the students into teams of five for basketball, after making his students sprint three laps, do 100 push-ups and crunches, and finally suicides [basketball term].
On the first court were Heero, Trowa, Duo, Wufei, Quatre, and Hotaru, against the group of boys who had been eyeing Hotaru. Seeing an opportunity to 'scold' the delinquents, Trowa let a small evil smirk appear on his face.
TBC
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SORRY~!!! It's been two weeks since I last updated.I didn't know how I wanted to do this chapter.::sob:: T__T and I'm not happy with the way it turned out.feh makes me kinda mad.
Suicides, for the people who don't play basketball or their phys. Ed. Teachers didn't torture them haha but its running from the side line to the free throw line than back, than you run to the end of the half circle, then bak to the side line, and u get the point? Hehe its really tiring cuz u sprint =] but I'm sure our boiz and kick ass chica can handle it ^^
Well I hope it was at least a lil' enjoyable. R&R please~! It made me sad that I only got one review. But it still made me smile =T
::sniffle:: I had one review for my last chapter ::sniffle::
arigato Shaedows ^_____^ o faithful reader and you leave such long reviews too! Thanx for your suggestions and being completely honest with me =]
oh~! Yea forgot bleh XP disclaimer: don't own anything
there's going to be oocness in this story hehehe
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Crimson Stain: Innocence
(Outkast- Speedballin' playing)
"::loud yawn:: Nothing like waking up to some good 'ol relaxin' music in the morning."
Stretching the braided youth swung his legs over his bed and landed with a small thud on his blue-gray carpet reaching up into the sky, he worked out the rest of the kinks he accumulated with his deep slumber; making his black boxers ride low in his waist and exposing the muscles on his bare chest and toned stomach.
Bobbing his head to the music blasting in his room, he made his way to the bathroom to get ready for the new day ahead.
Stripping off the remainder of his clothes, he stepped into the steaming shower, a cloud of mist flowed out of the glass door as he opened and closed it. Letting the warm water flow over his body and waist length hair, the free spirited man thought of what had occurred to him on their little shopping trip.
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*This is perfect for her. It would look so hot.* Duo thought, his face plastered to the glass display case at one of the best jewelry stores in the mall.
While the others went to look for furniture and extra things their new quest might want for her room, he had made the excuse of going to the food court to get some grub. Which was partially true, due to the fact that you had to pass the food court in order to reach the jewelry store.
"May I help you sir?" Came a kind voice that screamed 'let me help you'.
Looking up, Duo saw a middle aged lady with gray-blonde hair put up in a neat bun. Her dress suit was a royal blue adorned with gold cuff buttons and three down her middle. This was to be expected of such a highly regarded place.
"Hai, can I see that cross over there." He answered pointing to the cross he desired.
"Hmm.fine choice young man. You have great taste." She stated in all truth while taking out the cross. She placed in on a satin cream colored cushion that was slightly propped up.
The cross was 2 inches in height, an inch across, and one centimeter in width. It was a classic medieval/gothic styled cross, with a long chain studded with black, dark red, and purple gems . There was a thin line of back stones in the middle of the cross and than lined with rubies that bordered on black. On the tips of each point in the cross were amnesthes [sp?], a purple gem that would do only justice to Hotaru's beauty, in his opinion.
"Is this for someone special?" The woman asked and smiled like a happy mother, when she saw a faint blush on the young mans cheeks.
"Heh heh.um.::scratches head:: define special.?" Duo answered, getting slightly flustered.
"Ah.so it is someone special. Your girlfriend?"
"Oh no no no.she's a guest at our house, and I just wanted to get something for her." * Though that doesn't sound like a bad idea.*
"Well, you are a very nice young man to have thought about getting her something. I am sure she will love this." Smiling, the sales woman walked up to the register and punched in a few numbers and scanned the price. "$350 is your total."
Handing her a credit card [they have lots of money], he smiled in excitement. * I hope Hotaru likes it. *
Placing the cross inside a velvet box and than in a gold one, the woman placed the precious jewel inside a satin bag. Making sure it was nicely wrapped for the nice young man she met today.
"I wish you great luck young man. Have a nice day and thank you." The sales woman smiled kindly and waved.
"Thank you!" Duo said walking out the door.
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Stepping out of his bathroom in a new pair of boxers braiding his hair, he walked into his massive closet.
*Hotaru, she was so happy when I gave it to her after dinner. She smiled.*
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"Hey, Hotaru. Can you come here a second?" Duo asked, fumbling with something in his pockets.
"Hai? Duo?" Hotaru asked in her impassive tone.
*Well here it goes.* "Here, I bought this for you today." Duo said in a rush taking out a velvet box from his jean pocket. Looking down on the ground, not knowing why he was so shy around her and missing the puzzled and slightly angry looks from the other men of the house hold.
Hotaru's eyes widened slightly in surprise; she slowly took the velvet box in her feminine hands and opened it. A gasp was all she could let out as her eyes took in the faint shimmering of the gems on the cross before her, laying daintily in the satin lined box.
She looked up into his eyes with smiling eyes and slowly her lips turned up into a small smile. The first they had seen. Duo fearing she wouldn't like his gift let out a sigh of relief when he saw her face light up, not as much as he would like, but it was a start.
*She looks so pretty when she smiles. It makes me feel all warm deep in my chest knowing I made her smile. *
"Arigato Duo, you didn't have to buy me anything." Hotaru said still with impassivity, closing the box silently and holding it in both of her hands.
"Yea I know, I just wanted to get you something as a welcome gift. And it would look great on you, like your smile." Duo said cheerfully and was rewarded with another small smile. * Those smiles will soon reach your eyes, shinimegami, I promise. *
He was still oblivious to the irritated looks his 'comrades' were giving him.
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Dressed in navy slacks, a white dress shirt with the top three buttons undone, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and his tie loosely slung around his neck. Swinging his navy blazer over his shoulder, Duo emanated happy-go-lucky attitude.
Pocketing his infamous black shades and grabbing a folder and a notebook, Duo headed downstairs to the dinning room for breakfast.
"Morning everyone!!" Dou greeted loudly.
Receiving nods from Trowa, Wufei, and Hiiro and a polite 'good morning' from Quatre. He was not surprised to see all of his friends awake and eating; since he was always the one that was late. But what caught his eye was the missing seat next to Quatre.
Taking a seat in between Trowa and Quatre on the right side of the table. Wufei was sitting across from Trowa and Hiiro across from Quatre; leaving an empty seat in between the two.
"Um.where's Hotaru? I thought she was an early bird like all of you." Duo voiced his question.
"She was in the training room this morning." Said the young man who was sitting with his arms crossed over his chest, leaning against his chair in an aloof manner. His eyes were closed as usual and his plate clean, like he hadn't eaten anything. He was wearing his navy blazer, which was unbuttoned. His white dress shirt collar was folded over the blazer, no tie was around his neck, only two undone buttons revealing tanned and toned chest.
"Hotaru must be taking more time to freshen up after training then." Quatre stated taking a bite of his pancake. The white blonde gentleman wore a navy vest instead of a blazer with his dress shirt nicely buttoned and tucked in. Passing as a dressy well-mannered boy, but looking past his shoulder hung a tanned colored leather duster.
"Yea.hey Hee-man, what were you doing in the training room so early anyways?" Duo asked his voice muffled by the pancakes he stuffed in his mouth.
"Yuy's always up in the mornings in the shooting range." Stated a young man with a tight ponytail taking a sip of his tea. His attire was much like Hirro's but his dress shirt was untucked and he wore an undershirt, giving off a more relaxed feel.
"True. Why do you guys wake up so early any ways? It's not like you guys don't train enough already." Duo sighed, exasperated.
"Training in the morning is the best time to train. You should do it too Duo, it would help you to stay awake in class." Came a deep quiet voice. Looking to his right, Duo saw his uni-banged friend. He had his eyes closed and was sitting in the same manner as Hiiro, but his face was calm and looked as though he were in deep thought or sleeping. The school uniform made him look older and even more handsome. With his dress shirt tucked in and his tie neatly in place. Instead of a navy blazer he wore a black leather duster.
"Nani?! Are you saying I'm fat?!"
"You could loose a few pounds Maxwell." Said the slightly amused Wufei.
"Hmph! You guys are just jealous of my dashing good looks and only wish that you could look like me." Duo said in defense of himself and than devouring his third helping of pancakes.
"::gasp:: Do you chew your food Duo?"
Everyone looked to the dinning room entrance only to have the wind knocked out of them.
Swallowing slowly, Duo stared at the person before them, eyes wide, like everyone else in the room.
There in the entrance of the dinning room, was Hotaru looking slightly surprised. She was wearing shiny Mary Janes and black thigh high stockings since it was nearing winter and getting cold, black skirt with navy blue stripes that was a bit on the short side, but no one was complaining. Her white dress shirt was snug and her curves were outlined because of the navy fitted button up sweater she had on over her shirt. On her delicate wrists were some metal bracelets and she had a thumb ring on her left hand.
Around her neck was a think chain and than the cross that Duo had bought her the day before sitting right at her breasts. Her hair was styled in the same manner as before, the ends brushing softly on her shoulders. She looked scandalously innocent.
"::ahem::"
All of them snapped out of their thoughts [hMm nasty ones?] and looked at her face again. Quatre blushed and looked at his food, Duo was grinning, Hiiro went back to 'sleeping', Wufei 'hmphed' and drank his tea, while Trowa looked down letting his bangs hide his small smirk and light blush.
"Oh-uh..ye-yea! Of course I chew my food haha. I'm a fast eater." Duo said still grinning.
"::cough:: Good morning Hotaru. Please sit, and have breakfast." Quatre said politely.
Nodding she, took the only seat left, between Hiiro and Trowa.
"Arigato Quatre, but I'm not hungry."
"Hey Hotaru. I was right, the cross looks hot on you; you look like shinimegami." Duo said with a wink.
A growl could be heard from her left, she looked through the corner of her eyes and saw that Hiiro was glaring at Duo. She heard Duo 'eEp!' and than a 'clink'. Glancing to her left, she saw Wufei with his thumb holding up the handle of his katana, a sign of unsheathing, under the table but enough for Duo to see. Than she heard another 'eEp'.
* They're as bad as Haruka * She mused.
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It was 5 in the morning, the sun was just starting to peek over the hills and the halls were still cold from the night.
Softly walking, Hotaru made her way to the training room that was under the house. Regretting only wearing a thin long sleeved nylon white shirt and gray sweats that hung low on her hips. She quietly passed the rooms, making sure not to wake the occupants up.
After 5 minutes of walking, she opened the door to the training room and switched on the lights. One row at a time, the lights turned on illuminating the 50' 30' room. Her eyes widened at the site of the extensive equipment situated around the room.
Mats in one corner large enough for a gymnast to do a complete routine, treadmills, weight lifting machines, a couple of punching bags, a high beam, stationary bikes, a boxing ring, and a large mirror that covered the length of one 30 foot wall.
*Hmm? What's that? *
Squinting her purple eyes, she saw in the far corner a door hidden in the shadows. Letting her curiosity get the best of her, Hotaru made her way over to the door that was so craftily hidden. But for what purpose?
Surprisingly the door was unlocked, opening it with a soft 'click' revealing a long hall way illuminated by yellow tinted lights, to another door. The walls were actually tined windows. Hotaru could see a dark shaded figure inside the room looking as if he or she were just standing there.
Making her way to the other door, again she was surprised it was unlocked. Opening it her eyes widened at the site before her. Rows and rows of weapons of all kinds littered the shelves. Guns, rifles, knives, swords, and many more of foreign weaponry to typical street guns.
'BANG'BANG'BANG' 'click'clunk' 'BANG'BANG'BANG'
Jumping at the sudden sounds, Hotaru walked over to wear she thought the sounds were coming from. Coming to an opened door, she stood transfixed.
Hiiro was standing with his back faced to her feet firmly planted on the ground, his gun held in his right hand, aimed at the paper target 15 feet away, his left hand cupped his right in a steady line. His eyes unblinking, brows furrowed and lips set in a thin line of concentration.
He was wearing a black tank top and baggy dark blue sweats and white socks protected his feet from the cold cement floor.
'click'clunk' ' BANG' 'BANG' 'BANG'
This time Hotaru didn't flinch at the sounds, since she knew when he was going to shoot by watching his right index finger pull down of the trigger.
"Do you want to try?" said Hiiro in his monotone voice not moving from his stance.
Looking at his eyes, a bit startled *How did he know I was here? * "No its ok. I don't want to interrupt you. I just saw the door and it was unlocked, I'm sorry to have bothered you."
"You're not bothering me." He replied emotionlessly. "Come here." Which sounded more like a command rather than a request.
"Why?" Hotaru asked, a little more suspiciously than she wanted to let on and stepped a foot back.
*Is she afraid of me? Well I guess that would be understandable, but seeing what she could do, I doubt I would be much of a problem for her. HMm.she doesn't trust me. * "I'm not going to hurt you, I want you to learn how to use a gun. So come here." seeing her hesitant face he added. "please..?" [ yea ooc but hehe its oki right?]
"Why do you want me to learn how to shoot?" She asked as she walked over to the middle compartment.
"There are some crazy people out there in the world and it's best if you knew how to protect yourself. And it's always best to be prepared for anything. Now stand over here." He was about to explain the stance, but was surprised as he watched her mimic his stance almost perfectly.
Looking up, her eyes asked 'like this?' "Almost." He replied. Walking around to her back, he straightened her shoulders, shifted her right foot so that her toes pointed toward the target and her left pointed forward. Than he place his hand on her waist and moved them so they made a twenty- degree angle.
Stiffening when he touched her, Hotaru tried to ignore his hands.
"Hold this." Hiiro commanded handing her small hand gun.
Obediently she took it, a bit uneasy holding the cold metal that could kill.
Without saying anything, Hiiro took her right arm and moved it so she was hold the gun pointing at the target. Than he reached over to her left arm so that his chest was pressed again her back and placed her left hand under her right hand.
*What am I doing? I would never teach anyone to shoot and am I.actually being nice? * was the thought that ran through Hiiro's mind as his chest filled with a warm sensation, his arms still around the slim girl.
*Oh my Kami.. * [Hotaru's been pretty sheltered and with an over protective Haruka.this doesn't happen often] was the only thought running through her mind.
"Ok, now brace yourself, aim and pull the trigger." Hiiro instructed. "No, open both of your eyes, focus on your target and fire."
'BANG' Looking at the target she had shot the corner of the paper.
"Again." Ordered Hiiro.
'BANG' this time she had his the outer circle of the target.
"Use this gun." Looking behind her Hiiro was holding a black 45 semi- automatic. It was slim and looked like it was made for women. Taking it from Hiiro, Hotaru held it. The leather grip was more comfortable than the bulky metal. It was lighter and seemed to fit perfectly with her hand.
"Do it again." Hirro ordered again.
This time Hotaru stood in the perfect stance. Aiming she fired without hesitation. This time she had hit the target in the center.
*hMm.fast learner. And that gleam in her eyes when she shot with that gun. * ::smirk:: * she's got it. *
"Again."
'BANG' dead center again.
"Two shots. Fire"
'BANG BANG' the whole in the center was increasing in size.
Pushing a button, the target changed to an outline of a person.
"Hit the center, and the head..if you can." Hiiro stated with a slight tinge of challenge.
Narrowing her eyes at him, than looking back at the target. Her eyes shined with determination. Her position had become more relaxed and she held the gun as though she's used it a million times and more.
'BANG'BANG'BANG' perfect.
*Impressive little squirt isn't she. * Hiiro smirked and walked over to where she was waiting. "Good. Now change the magazine."
"How do I do that?" Hotaru asked now excited about learning this new skill.
Demonstrating to Hotaru how to reload the gun, he had her repeat it several times. Than practice shooting some more.
"Change the magazine again."
Hotaru clicked the small lever with her thumb allowing the empty magazine to drop onto the table, than with her left hand she scooped up the new magazine, twirling it in her palm than twisting through her fingers she reloaded the gun. [all done fast] Glancing over at Hiiro, smirking and a triumphant look in her eyes, than proceeded in shooting the target.
Shaking his head and smiling slightly, Hiiro looked up at the clock. * 6:30, time to get ready. ::sigh:: * Looking back at the violet eyed beauty in front of him, he thought * She learned how to shoot accurately and reload in an hour and made me smile. Amazing. I can see why Haruka- san is so protective of her. She sure is.incredible. *
"I'm done, Hiiro." Her king voice drew him out of his thoughts.
"Good. It's 6:30, we should get ready for school."
"::grumble:: Why do I hafta go to school..?" Hotaru whined, surprising him. Since she's never been this.human around anyone since she arrived.
"What's wrong with school? And it's against the law if you don't."
"Nothing.nothing at all." Hotaru answered solemnly looking down at her hand which still held the gun. Her eyes were shaded black again, after being lit up to a purple while practicing.
A rough warm hand covered hers causing her to look up suddenly. Hiiro's prussian eyes held all seriousness and truth as he took the gun from her and held her hand.
"I'll protect you." His voice was urgent and desperate, trying to make the precious girl see that he wasn't just doing this because it was a mission but because he actually cared for her safety and well being. He wanted her to know that he would do anything in his power to keep her safe.
Seeing the determination and truth in the oceanic depths of his eyes, Hotaru smiled slightly, her eyes shimmering with warmth and happiness.
"::chuckle:: That's nice to know. Really nice." Hiiro smiled a small smile at her response. It wasn't sarcastic but one that was said with relief like a 'sigh'. "I guess we better get ready."
Nodding and letting go of her hands, he handed her the gun back. "Here, keep this." He said softly.
"Are you sure? Doesn't it belong to somebody?"
"Yea, you. I'll have it engraved later on this week. But hang onto it. Ok?"
"Ok. Thank you, Hiiro."
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The group of six was walking up the steps of the Peacecraft Academy. The building was enormous and the grounds were at least 10 acres; and that was only the main building. There were stables and fields for the many sports that go on during the day and the three floors of classrooms.
Walking up to the office, Trowa held open the door for them to go in. The boys were escorting Hotaru to the office so she could get her schedule. But they saw no point in it since she would be having the same classes as they did.
"Hello may I help you?" Asked the elderly woman from behind the secretary desk. She had graying hair and small reading glasses sitting on the tip of her nose. The wrinkles around her eyes and mouth told you that she liked to smile and laugh.
"Hai, I'm transferring to this school and I was told to come here to get my schedule for this year." Hotaru answered politely and as sweetly as she could muster.
"Oh yes. Is your name Hotaru Tomoe?" The elderly woman asked, her eyes shinning.
"Hai."
"Hello Ms. Hotaru, my name is Mrs. Witterman and I am your principals secretary. If you have any questions you can come ask me. Ms. Peacecraft will be seeing you now. I hope you like it here Ms. Hotaru." She finished with a smile of sincerity.
"Thank you Mrs. Witterman."
Knocking on the door to the principals office, with the boys following behind her, hearing a muffled 'come in' Hotaru opened the door.
"Please take a seat." Said a feminine but deep voice from behind the leather chair.
Sitting in one of the cushioned chairs in front of the glass tables, Hotaru waited patiently. Trying to ignore the nervousness swarming in her stomach.
*What if she's a bitch? What if the students are the same as all those other people? Dammit why am I like this?! * Hotaru screamed in her mind, eyes clouding over turning into a deep purple.
"Sorry for the wait. You must be Hotaru." The woman behind the chair said, swirling around to face Hotaru, who snapped out of her trance when the woman spoke suddenly. "Welcome to Peacecraft Academy, I am your principal Relena Peacecraft." With that Relena held out her hand across the table with a warm smile.
Hotaru shook her hand, but stared in shock. The woman in front of her was about a year older than her and she owned a school?! Relena had dirty blonde hair that was put up into a nice bun held by two chop sticks. Her bangs skimmed her eyebrows that outlined a hart shaped face. Her cornflower blue eyes sparkled with wisdom but held a certain gleam of pride to it.
The principal was wearing a dark navy dress suit that was fitted and altered for her specifically. Even though she was dressed in a suit, you could not mistake her for her young age.
"Nice to meet you Ms. Peacecraft. I was told to come here for my schedule..?" Hotaru asked realizing she left the woman without and answer.
"Yes, I will be handing you your schedule, but I am sure you know that you will be having the same classes as these boys. Am I right?"
"Hai, I am aware of that."
"::sigh:: And the administration still insisted on you coming here to get a schedule? What a waist of time." Relena said with humor. "Here is your schedule. (hands it to Hotaru) You will get your physical education uniform when you get to that class. The locker office will have it in your size waiting for you as well as a locker. Here is your note pad and discs."
Hotaru put the clipboard sized 'note pad' on her lap. It was half an inch thick and 12 inches wide. The color was gray, in the middle was a screen and buttons of the side. One for power, and others for saving things. A pen clipped to the side. The dropping the small square discs inside her sweater pocket she looked up expecting to be instructed.
"Now, that's all that you will need. If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the students or the boys that have accompanied you. Do you have any questions?"
"Iie. Thank you Ms. Peacecraft." Hotaru answered quietly.
"Ok. Welcome to our school Hotaru." Relena said standing up and shacking Hotaru's hand once more.
Nodding Hotaru walked out the door that was held open by Quatre.
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They day had passed by rather nicely and peacefully. The students at the academy were really kind to Hotaru, to her utter surprise, but didn't make any new solid friendships just yet.
It was now her last period of the day, coming out of the girl's locker room, Hotaru looked around for the guys. There standing in a half circle in the far corner of gym were the five boys. As she walked towards them, she heard several hushed voices commenting on ' don't they looks like angels?' and 'they are so hot, I think I'm going to die'. Trying not to snort in disgust at their foolishness, Hotaru stood in between Duo and Wufei, where they had made a spacer for her to lean against the wall when they saw her nearing them.
What Hotaru didn't notice while walking across the gym, were the lusty stares she was receiving from a choice group of young men, and furtive glances from the boys around the room. But, the sharp eye of the group did notice, his hands clenching and unclenching trying to contain his anger.
*Why am I acting like this? It's just Hotaru, I'm overreacting. ::sigh:: Who am I kidding? That's just it.it's Hotaru. * mused the silent watcher.
From the day in the airport, he had been observing this little sprite, trying to find something that would be out of the ordinary and be a threat to his friends or.the world. But as the day passed and as he continued to observe her, he had come to see what was behind the mask of apathy. Just like many of his friends have over the short amount of time Hotaru had been staying with them.
But having eyes of a hawk serves useful in more than one-way.
* She has so much to offer the world; she's the only one that doesn't know it. But I can't blame her; she hasn't had the opportunity to 'spread her wings' so to speak. *
Heero noticed Trowa's fists clenching and unclenching and the one eye that was visible turned swirled from emerald to dark green. Looking over to where Trowa had fixed his menacing gaze, he noticed the group of boys that were glancing over at the only female in their group, looking her up and down, than going off into whispers and chuckles.
*Hmm.seems like I'm not the only one who noticed Hotaru was not an ordinary girl. Should've expected Trowa to see this as well, the quiet ones always notice things others don't. * thought Heero.
Hotaru was making small talk with Duo and Quatre, completely oblivious to the attention she was getting from across the gym.
*I'll let Trowa handle this one. Besides, he looks about ready to slaughter those punks with his daggers. And it wouldn't surprise me if people didn't gawk at Hotaru in the p.e. Uniforms; they show alotta leg. * Heero chuckled in his mind.
The girls uniform consisted of a bathing suit like bottom in dark blue and a soft white T-shirt with blue rims. The boys had the same shirt but wore dark blue basketball shorts.
Their couch came and called roll quickly, wanting to get the class started. The couch was a muscular middle-aged man who was a little on the over burnt side. His golden blonde hair was crew cut, wearing a tight white tank top and short blue running shorts. All the students in his class tried not to loose their lunch and to look at him as little as possible. Even the aloof group of six had to wince.
Separating the students into teams of five for basketball, after making his students sprint three laps, do 100 push-ups and crunches, and finally suicides [basketball term].
On the first court were Heero, Trowa, Duo, Wufei, Quatre, and Hotaru, against the group of boys who had been eyeing Hotaru. Seeing an opportunity to 'scold' the delinquents, Trowa let a small evil smirk appear on his face.
TBC
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SORRY~!!! It's been two weeks since I last updated.I didn't know how I wanted to do this chapter.::sob:: T__T and I'm not happy with the way it turned out.feh makes me kinda mad.
Suicides, for the people who don't play basketball or their phys. Ed. Teachers didn't torture them haha but its running from the side line to the free throw line than back, than you run to the end of the half circle, then bak to the side line, and u get the point? Hehe its really tiring cuz u sprint =] but I'm sure our boiz and kick ass chica can handle it ^^
Well I hope it was at least a lil' enjoyable. R&R please~! It made me sad that I only got one review. But it still made me smile =T