Memories: Makimachi Misao's journey

disclaimer: None belongs to me!

*ALternate universe in a way*

*this chapter is out to all my reviewers!*

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Chapter 6

Meanwhile, while Jade was busy in detention, Aaron was dragging his feet on the ground as

he walked about the whole school for the fifth time. Many people caught sight of him and went

up to him, asking him what was wrong. He had blown almost everyone off except for his other best

friend, Karl.

"Hey man, what's with the depressed look?" Karl asked in a playful yet concerned voice.

"Oh..Hey Karl.. I don't know. I'm kinda worried for Jade.-"

"Huh?Jade? How come? Is it because of the new teacher? That Mr Oshi or something?" Karl asked.

"Its Mr Aoshi Karl. Anway, i get this feeling that he knew Jade. The way he looked at her...-"

"Woah. Aaron, that's impossible. Jade hates him, i heard Yuki telling her friends that."

Aaron still looked unstatisfied with Karl's answer. Turning around, he couldn't help but

stare at the gym window, where Jade was having detention.

"Aw Man. I got it!" Karl exclaimed. "You're in love with Jade."

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In the gym...

"Hanashi, focus! You have to focus!"

"Yes Sensei!"

*A few more minutes passed*

"Miss Hanashi, that move was totally blockable. Try again."

"Yes Sir!"

"CONCENTRATE!"

"...."

"........"

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In a flash, Jade was flying halfway across the gym as she was not quick enough to evade Aoshi's kick.

She landed hard on her spread of items on the ground. Panicking, she stood up. Everything was intact

except for the paper crane. It was completly flattened.

Jade then clutched it tightly, trying to control her tears.

flashback

"Jade, take this. It's my lucky crane. It'll keep you safe and it'll help you remember me forever!"

"Aaron.. this is too precious to you i can't-"

"Yes you can. Take it or i'll be angry.."

"Thanks Aaron.. You are the bestest friend a person can get!"

end flashback

"Miss Hanashi?" Aoshi asked. He knew that the paper crane was something special to her as she was

holding it in the way she held it when HE gave her a paper crane.

Jade was still staring at the flattened crane when Aoshi said

"Miss Hanashi, i can make one for you."

Jade looked up and saw Aoshi looking at her with.. was that concern?

A strange feeling then build up deep within her, as though Aoshi would make everything right for her.

Before she could think somemore, she felt a flash of hurt and her head throbbed painfully.

"Jade, are you all right?" Aoshi asked when he saw her clutch her head.

"Oh.It's nothing sensei. Can you really make a crane?"

"Yes. I can teach you if you want to."

"Of course! I mean if we are done with detention.."

"I think all that training is enough for today."

Aoshi then reached into his right pocket and pulled out a piece of paper.

It was also blue.

flashback

"Misao, what colour do you want the crane to be?" Aoshi asked 5 year old Misao.

"I want the blue one. It's the same colour as Aoshi-sama's eyes." Misao replied in a childish yet

playful tone.

Aoshi smiled.

end flashback

"Ok, then you fold it back like this..." Aoshi instructed as Jade struggled with the piece of paper.

"Uh-huh" Jade answered, deep in concentration.

"All done."

Jade then looked at her finished paper crane with a gleeful smile on her face.

"Thanks sensei, Aaron's not going to belive that i actually folded a crane all by myself!"

With that, she skipped away happily leaving Aoshi in the gym.

=Aoshi's POV=

She has fallen for that Aaron guy. I can feel it.

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Aaron and Karl were still talking when Aaron saw Jade running towards him.

"Karl, catch you later all right? She's here."

"Go for it!" Karl shouted.

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flashback: the conversation Karl and Aaron were having

"You're in love with Jade."

"What?"

"Don't deny it. I can see it in your eyes."

"..."

"Just admit it,why not? The whole school thinks that you both are the best couple ever..."

"But Karl, i can't do that to Jade."

"Do WHAT to Jade?"

"Add confusion to her...She've been having headaches and i don't want to give her another one.

Especially one with me in it. She's my best friend Karl."

"look, YOU.LOVE.HER. and i bet she loves you too. Just tell her. Belive me.."

"We'll see..."

end flashback

Aaron broke into a huge smile when Jade enveloped him with a hug.

"Hey.. what got you so happy?" Aaron teased.

Jade then took out the crane she made from her bag and thrust it into Aaron's hands.

"I made it.Myself." Jade said, beaming.

"Really? Without ANY help?" Aaron asked suspiciously, smiling slightly.

"Yes. It's for you. Keep it. Forever."

"You know i will."

Jade smiled and hugged Aaron again.

"So how was detention?" Aaron asked casually.

"It was quite...fun."

"Fun?That Mr Aoshi was fun?" Aaron's expression was incredulous.

"He..erm. I don't know. Maybe he's not as bad as i thought."

"Oh."

"Anyway, i have to go. Aki will be worried if i got home too late." Jade said as she turned to go.

"Do you want me to walk you home?" Aaron offered.

"Nope! We've just learnt kempo right?" Jade replied mischievously.

"Right. I'm SURE you could fight off ANY thugs.."

"You bet. Bye!"

Aaron and Jade then parted ways.

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