Twenty Good Deeds for Akira Sendoh
Chapter 4: Where's My Beloved?
A/n: I want to thank everyone who continue to read this fic *despite* its long updates… and god, all my fanfics have characters that are OOC…there is a part there where I made Hanagata quite a fan of the babes from Bg Crisis 2040… please be kind enough to drop by and give this fic a review, thanks!
Some replies- mircle: was it short? Yeah I did cut it short I guess…
(and oh I forgot, this will be a SenRu)
*start*
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Midori walked along the crowd in the park. She knew shes already lost. So, what was a little girl about the age of eight with only a balloon in hand do when she is lost? That is what she doesn't kniw. She looked around for a familiar face, no onii-san, auntie wasn't there to help her nor was daddy.
Slowly her eyes stinged and became damp of tears. Seeing a bench, she sat there trying not to cry. A little later she couldn't hold her tears and began crying, "Oniisan, where are you? You said to me that you will be at the ice cream booth to buy me ice cream..."
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Rukawa had not been walking around Kanagawa that much. He hadn't visited parks this large for a long time. He had Sendoh the dog with him for a walk. Passing by the cheery crowds, they both spotted an ice cream booth.
He heard the dog's whines knowing he wanted some ice cream. Too bad, Sendoh's a dog and he doubted if the smiling sales lady would sell ice cream to a dog. He smirked at the idea and brought one Neopolitan for himself. Gloriously, he saw a scowling dog beside him, trying to intimidate him into buying another one. Again, too bad, Rukawa wasn't giving in.
Rukawa
Mmm. Their ice cream tastes excellent. Ha, I bet Sendoh just wanna have a lick of these. Sorry pal, but you have to return to your old self.
The heat is inviting to eat something cool. And the perfect treat for the heat (mm…rhyming!) is ice cream. I settled at one of the benches under the cooling shade of the merciful trees. It was sweltering hot and
I had an immense liking to ice cream only thing is, I usually fall asleep and find ice cream on my pants dripping. So I had to try my best to keep awake. Though, I really to take one layer…then another flavor…then anothzzzzZZZZ….ZZZZzzZZZ…
*plop*
I awoke again in the middle of my transition from 'awake mode' to 'asleep mode' feeling something cold and sweet-smelling liquid gushing down my arms and something wet on my pants…
Oh man…ice cream puddle…I groaned
"Um… Excuse me sir, but…uh, yu've got, um, cream on your, uhh, pants." I looked at the little girl who told me about it. When was the days wherein kids weren't supposed to talk to strangers? I nodded while looking at her flushed face.
"I know, thank you."
Well, I suppose she isn't thinking about anything except for the mess I created on the floor unlike some one I knew over—where did he go again?!
I looked around frantically for a sign of a big dog at all directions. Then I heard the girl speak again to me, "Mister, are you also looking for someone?"
I just gave a nod. Then I followed it with "A dog."
"Is it a big one?" I nodded again. "Well, I saw him going there" she pointed out with her little index finger as far as she could to a grassy side of the park. He was there wagging he tail contentedly as the group of girls patted his head.
I just wanted to let out a sigh of fustration. I stood from the bench and dumped the only remnants of my wasted ice cream in the trashcan nearby. And I began to approach the girls with doggie-wuggie Sendoh.
I neared the area where they were. There were four of them were chattering happily while stroking the dog's fur. I had a bad feeling about those girls. So I stood a little way from the bushes separating me from them.
Rukawa's overheard conversation. (comeplety forgetting the young girl)
Girl with squealy voice
Yeah…like, um he was there and he did this awsome slamdunk! He made the team win!!!!!
Girl with short hair
Don't get over excited! He doesn't care about his fanclub, you know.
Girl with squealy voice
Whaaaat ever. At least he's as gorgeous as ever!!!! So handsome and sexy in everyway!!! Oh take me into your arms Kaede!!!!
(Sendoh barks)
(Rukawa pukes his guts at the side walk w/ matching gross sound effects)
Hmm? What was that?
Girl with short hair
In your dreams Meika…
Meika (Girl with squealy voice)
See! The cute dog agrees with me!
(laughter ensues in the group.)
Girl with too heavy make-up
My, my. Too bad, you girls still dream of your boys. Look at me! All are vying for my attention!
Well, he's not bad either. He's got this lithe body see. Well good choice I'd say Meika unlike you Reishiko, choosing a dog is not a good idea.
Reishiko (Girl with short hair)
(Ruffles Sendoh's fur)
Ohoho!!!!! He's cute! Hahaha. At least it pays attention to me unlike your beloved 'Kaaaahhheeehhhdehhh'
Meika
Stop that!
(Rukawa clears throat, approaches the girls)
Girl with heavy makeup
Oh my god.
(All three girls stare at him err…at his blotched pants.)
Rukawa
"Dog." I said notioning Sendoh in the arms of the girl with short hair.
"Ano Rukawa-kun, is this your dog?"
"…"
"It is?!" I heard he ask excitedly; then all went squealing. Ugh, girls and their sick enthusiasm.
I heard one of them speak obviously hiding her face from me, "Rukawa-kun, we found him here. I…I didn't know you had a dog."
I don't own a dog is what I want to tell them but however, I don't want to waste my time speaking to those rabid fangirls.
I notioned my hand and glared directly at Sendoh, who immediately left to go to my side. I left as soon as I can as I couldn't stand the heavy perfume they wore. Weird since I was in an open area with lots of air. Maybe it was so strong like they poured a bottle of perfume on them.
A little distant and heard all squealing their usual way of doing so. Anoying. And this dog with me has the guts to flirt with those horrid girls!
"Umm, mister?"
"…" I continued to walk, ignoring the girl's voice. Hn, it might be…
"Mister are you angry at me for following you?"
I turned to my side and found the girl gently tugging on my clothes with a face almost tears. "No."
"Really?" I nodded again. Now it came to me, why was she following me anyway? Then my question was answered when she told me that she was lost. Fo heaven's sake! Why didn't this girl tell that she was lost so that he could just ignore Sendoh?
"Who was with you before?" I asked calmly. Her bright blue eyes widened and her braids ligthly tossed on her shoulders. "You're helping me?"
I nod yet again.
I noted the sudden change on Sendoh's behavior, he seemed like apprehensive. Like he wanted to help the little girl. She was already sobbing again but the dog tried to comfort her, licking her palm still clutching tightly the big, red balloon.
As always…hand licking. I don't get it but he manages to placate anyone by that. Even old Taoka mellowed towards dogs.
"I won't cry. Toru told me not to cry…"
Toru? Maybe I can help her if I know who this Toru is.
Mean while…
Fujima
Where did she go?! That girl is giving me a hard time! If I go home without her I'm dead to my parents. I guess they would attempt to chop me like pieces of broken crayons. Oh please…
I looked closely at every face I meet across the spacious park. Thankfully, Toru was here with me to help me to look for Midori.
"Don't worry Kenji, we'll find her. It's still a few moments ago when we lost her."
"A few moments is a long time…This place is big."
Hanagata
Whatever. I've already used all of the 'comforting' words available in my vocabulary. All I know is that Kenji's hysterical as hell. Honestly, he looks very weird when he's anxious and worried. He's the one who is usually calm and composed…
"We will find her. She is easy to distinguish from the crowd. Tourists aren't much here."
"But…"
Almost the whole afternoon we are walking here. Fujima…this is your fault! Where the hell is that kid because, now, my legs are cramping up too much.
The afternoon is now late (did I mention that it was afternoon?), with a heated body, cramping legs and stomach and no sign of the kid. Hell could I just let this pass on Fujima? This is totally unfair.
"Anou, Fujima, we should get something to eat…"
"…Midori…"
"Oh puh-leeez, tel me how are we going to find your 'dear sister' if we do not have any strength left eh?"
"But…"
"Who's fault was it anyway?"
"Mine…"
"Well then."
"Fine you win. But think of a good excuse to my parents on why midori is lost…" I saw my friend in deep resignation. Okay, so I wasn't the perfect of friends but he makes me guilty.
"Well…we could make up a story."
"As if my parents would buy that. Tell me, what good story can you come up to?"
"Nee…Fujima-kun…" a raised eyebrow faces me. "Uhh, can we just say that, 'Oh my, I forgot my sister somewhere. The Boomers might have attacked her by now! I need to call the Sabers!' How is that for an excuse?"
"Hanagata…"
"What?"
"THAT'S THE DUMBEST REASON I COULD GIVE MY PARENTS! You're addicted too much to that show, for heaven's sake!"
"Err…gomen." Now he is going totally nuts. I know it's dumb, but could he just a little time off?
Fujima
I'm not joking here Hanagata. This is serious business. How on earth would ou do if your only sister gets lost?
I stared bleakly to the children skiping gaily across the walkways gheading home after a tiring day in the park. I wished one of them was my sister.
They are all flashing smiles that make me sick of thinking about her. Speaking about balloons, more or less one of them have them. I remember buying her the last red balloon from the vendor…
I rushed and quickly looked for kids with a balloon. One of them might be my sister.
"Hey! There's barking over the uncrowded area, at the lane of trees. It seems that there is a red balloon bobbing up and down."
I sighed in relief or rather of worry. It might be Midori with a dog; a dog who may bite. Quickly, I ran towards the path reapeating to myself, "My sis is with a dog…"
"Hey! Fujima!"
"Huh—waaah!" My foot hooked on one of the roots and made me fall face down on the ground.
Shit.
To make it worse, I fell on somone's lap.
Shitty hell.
"Do'Aho."
Ne? Do'Aho? What the?!? I raised my bllody face only to find Rukawa's blank face staring at me.
Shit again.
"Fujima…What the heck are doing with Rukawa at an unholy area of the park?" Hanagata exclaimed ashe saw me sprawled over Rukawa, you know—bedroom style.
"Baka, Hanagata! You called me and fell flat on the ground!" I protested heatedly, my face red as a turnip.
"Is that what you call 'ground'?" He pointed towards Rukawa. "Your doing 'it' in front of a young, innocent girl."
"Huh?" I gathered my ass and sat down, not comprehending to what my best friend was saying. I saw him indicate my sister, standing next to a plump dog.
"Aack! Rukawa what are you doing with my sister?"
Midori
Onii-chan! Hey, he knows Mr. Kaede. He is so nice! He even bought me omusubi at one of the shops. I shared it with Mr. Sendoh, Mr. Rukawa's pet.
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"Why did you leave me at the ice cream shop?"
"No, hon. I'm sorry…"
"Hell no! You left me there!"
"You prat! Who told you to leave in the first place?"
"Why you? I'll tell that to Okaa-san! I'm younger than you but you do this to me!" Her whiny voice came with an overly-done pout.
Rukawa looked at the quarrelling siblings; disturbed from his droning. He didn't know the innocent-looking kid can say 'hell' in a short string of words. Foul mouthed he never dreamed of.
"Geez, you teach the wrong things Fujima…" Rukawa heard Hanagata's voice tutting.
"But…"
"Irresponsible brother. Thank Rukawa he accompanied your sister, even brought lunch I suppose?"
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Fujima carried his little sister in his back, at least he wouldn't hacked by his parents because he didn't find his sister. Maybe a little beating for coming home late for supper.
"So what did you do while you were with Rukawa?"
"I played with his dog!"
"You mean the black dog with you?" Hanagata incredulously asked. "Does he have a name?"
"Oh yes! Mr. Rukawa's pet is Sendoh!"
Both men sopped walking and pondered at the sentence, Mr. Rukawa's pet is Sendoh!
What? Their brains…
Pet… Both had to laugh, while Midori didn't understand why they were laughing.
"Hey why are you laughing?" she suddenly pulled Fujima's Brown tresses. "Ahh, Midori, it's for grown-ups only. Are you sure Sendoh is Rukawa's pet?"
The girl shaked her brown head, a yes.
"Argh! Itai! None of you business!"
"I'll tell that to mama when whe come home!"
"Shit! NO!"
"Bloody, I would!"
~End of chap.
A/N: Ehe ^_^ Sendoh is Rukawa's peeeet! Man, the rain is chilling me out and is doing craziness to my brain! The part wherein Hanagata made a dumb excuse was about the series Bubblegum Crisis…I've got an obssession to that ehehehe…There you have it…a very long chapter! Please feel free to review and give comments about the story hehe… :D
~Ja! ::eats her wonton noodles::
disclaimer: I do not own Slamdunk and BubblegumCrisis…I only like to, well, use them for entertainment.
