K: Hey peeps! Well, I must say- I am THOUROUGHLY surprised at how many reviews I got in just one day for this story! ^^; I just hope it lives up to all your guys' expectations…
Oh- BTW, I already have the whole story planned out, just like I said I would. Turns out, the outline's 3 pages, front AND back, and there's a total of 16 chapters. Of course, the ending bit is a little rushed, so I'll probably go back and rework that when it's time for it…. All in all, I'm pretty happy with it, though the title doesn't really fit anymore, aside from the fact the Kinomiyas have Murasame, the satsujinken… ;
I absolutely ADORE the Tyka scenes I put in there, too. Especially the one from chapter 14… *sighs wistfully* Demo demo, you'll just have to wait. ^_~ Oh- and dun worry, their relationship is ANYTHING but rushed- the beginning hints of Tyka aren't until chapter 10! ^_^; Well, enough spoilers- I dun wanna give everything away just yet. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: Ever notice how a few modern novels mention things the authors don't own the rights to? This is kinda like that…. (To name a few- Don't Close Your Eyes by Robert Ross, and The Floating Girl by Sujata Massey…. Both mention anime titles. The second one was good, but I just started reading DCYE…)
Dedications:
- Ran
- Mao-worshipper (yeah, I'm not really fond of those either, but some more than make up for it with the plot! ^_~)
- Little Leila (Is that little green monster bothering you at all, now? ^_^ That's right- it's dedicated to you, now, too!)
- Asa-chan (Actually, this really is Tyka! ^_^ Takao acts more like a seme than Kai does…)
- Dynasty San (Sugoi! ^_^ You'd really do that?! Arigato!! [Jus' dun mention any of my actual physical characteristics, k? Not even hair color… I'm paranoid about the Internet… ^^;] Sure, Ya-chan and I could help Jou-tachi out with the paintball cannon, if you want us to… Just keep in mind we'd be trying to play yaoi matchmaker the whole time. ^_~ Seto/Jou! Yami/Yuugi! Malik/Ahmose! Nahkti/Ryou! ^_^ [dun tell Danielle I said that- she'll kill me.. --;] Oh- and BTW, the guys in the cage are KISS, right? I read your reviews for that fic, and that's what most people put…. ^^;)
- Kiina (Gyaa! Another stalker with a death threat!! *hides behind desk* You'll never find me- NEVER! *cackles insanely* Y: --; Great- aibou's a schitzo…)
- Darkspider (*hugs you* Thanks for Draciel! ^_^ *puts plushie next to the Max one*)
- Jyun (^__________^ I COMPLETELY agree! Tyka ROXXORS!! XD)
And uh….. the 2 other people whose reviews haven't registered yet. ^^; Sorry about that! I'll catch you next time, k?
Mujaki na Youkai Rune II: Otanjobi na Okuri-MonoBirthday Present
Kinomiya Oji-sama smirked slightly as he crept toward his sleeping grandson, intent on scaring the living shit out of him once he woke up. After all, tis' a family tradition for one to be roused this way on the day of their 'coming of age'. He himself had undergone it ages ago, though he'd never admit the exact number of years. All men had some secret- this was just his.
His eyes shining in mischief, he carefully drew the blade from its sheath, letting the cool metal rest upon Takao's soft cheek. The boy winced in his sleep as it came into contact- the thing felt like ice! Scowling unconsciously, the bluenette rolled away to the other side of the bed- out of his grandfather's reach at the moment.
Annoyed that his plan didn't work, and that the tradition was virtually shot to hell at this point, the old man huffed and proceeded to prod his lazy grandson with the blade's casing. After a particularly sharp jab to the nose, Takao flopped over and blinked his eyes blearily. Yawning, the boy rubbed his eyes and upon opening them, found himself face-to-face with the glinting point of a katana.
His eyes widened as it suddenly recoiled and came down in a swift arc- aiming straight for him. Rolling out of the way, he managed to dodge it, but ended up on the floor, staring up at his grinning grandpa. The aged man brought the sword to his right shoulder, letting it rest there against the blunt edge.
Takao pouted. "WHAT ON EARTH WAS THAT FOR?! YOU NEARLY KILLED ME!!"
The elder Kinomiya just smiled wider and wagged a finger at him. "Now, now- You've been training since you were 5! You should have at least soaked up enough so that you'd be able to dodge that easily, little dude! Besides- who am I to break tradition?"
The blunette just stared at him in disbelief- what the hell was he going on about? What psycho would come up with a tradition like that?! It was completely nuts!!
Somehow managing to regain his voice, he asked, "What tradition? What's so great about today?"
Now it was the other's turn to stare. "Dude- are you alright? I mean, come on- how could you forget that it's your own birthday?!"
"It….. is?" the boy marveled, going over the days. "Huh. I guess all that extra training you put me through yesterday made me too tired to remember…"
"Well, whatever it is, get dressed and meet me downstairs- there's something I need to show you…"
Takao nodded mutely, scrounging around for a clean t-shirt and jeans.
"No, no, no! Your gi, dude! Your GI!!"
The now 14-year-old boy glowered, tossing his normal clothes into a random corner. "Well, why didn't you say so in the first place?!"
Yet he received no answer, as his grandpa had already left the room. Sighing irritably, he hunted for the usual white top and dark pants he wore when practicing kendo. Grumbling to himself as he found them, he realized that his 2-toed socks were nowhere to be seen.
//Ah well- I doubt he'll mind me going barefoot anyway…//
Quickly donning the martial arts gear, he grabbed a hair-band and tied back his shoulder-length locks. He frowned as he noted that such a thing was probably 'against tradition' or some what-not, he concealed the band with a simple white ribbon so it looked like the ribbon was holding it in the loose ponytail- just like old samurai… Those with long hair, anyway.
Yawning once more, he made his way downstairs and entered the dojo. His grandfather was there waiting for him, wearing what looked to be a ceremonial gi of his own. He sat with a rigid stance that showed he was completely attentive, and, a bit intimidated by the joking old man's seriousness, Takao did the same- sitting opposite him. Kinomiya Oji-san nodded slightly in approval, then motioned to the sword placed on the stand beside them.
"This, Takao, is the Masamune- a legendary sword that has been in our family for generations. The myth of Masamune is that it is katsujinken, the sword that brings life. Mind you, it can't raise the dead or anything, but it will help you if you're ever in a position where you are trying to save someone's life- be it another's, or your own."
The teen nodded, just barely concealing his wonder. He'd only been allowed to see the sword once or twice, and had never been allowed to handle it. It seemed like it was glowing a mysterious blue, and he longed to run his hand along the engravings- as if it wanted him to touch it. Drawing himself out of his reverie, he turned his eyes to his grandpa, his gaze issuing a silent question: what did this have to do with him?
"As you know, today is your 14th birthday. Being the only heir to the family name, it is your birthright that on the coming of your 14th year, you are to come into an inheritance of sorts. Now it is time for you to receive that inheritance…"
The elder Kinomiya carefully lifted the blade from its pedestal, laying it before his grandson who stared at him curiously. Settling his hands back in his lap, the wizened man smiled.
"Masamune is yours now- and you'd better take good care of it!"
Takao nodded dumbly, shocked by the weapon that he could now call his own. He just couldn't believe it! Something this important had been placed in his care! He looked up, his eyes shining brightly.
"Arigato, Ji-chan… I promise I'll treasure it!"
The senior just smiled.
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K: Well, there's chapter 2! ^_^ Sorry if Takao seems a bit OOC, but he's had to focus on training all his life instead of being distracted by beyblades…. Actually, I probably won't even have blades in my fic, except for mentioning them once or twice! ^^; (Dun worry- I assure you, the plot with the swords will more than make up for it! They're just full of surprises! ^_~)
I'm not quite sure when I'll be writing chapter 3…. After all, I have to read my new book! ^_^ *grins* I just LOVE horror stories! It's so fun freaking myself out! XD (yeah, yeah… I'm weird, I know. XP) *sighs* It's simply amazing what you can find in Raley's if you actually look at the magazines/book isle… XP *shakes head* In any case, I'll try to finish it sometime around 2-3 days, k? Might be sooner, depending on what I feel like doing that day…
Well, gotta jet! ^^; I stayed up all night writing this again, so I should probably get to bed if I actually want to wake up before 7 P.M…. Hope you all R&R! ^_~ Ja ne!
