AN - More feedback! More! Please, review these stories after you read them. Any suggestions you may have will be considered, really ^-^
Oh yeah, this story is kinda short and full of filler, so I apologize in advance ^-^ I've been busy lately and have been thinking about a DOA/Halo crossover.
Disclaimer - I do not own anything in this story. The only thing I own is a cardboard box, internet connection, and PC. That's all. Everything else is copyright by other people.
Anyways, on to the story.
Chapter 2 - Revelations
Gentle waves lapped at the sandy beach. The sky was cloudless and clear. Birds chirped. This was paradise, Kasumi thought.
"It must be nice spending your summers here," Kasumi said, longingly gazing at the water... the first thing she was going to do after her wound healed was jump into the ocean and have a nice swim.
"Yeah, it is, but it gets lonely... One can only appreciate so many beautiful nights alone..." Leifang said, smiling, "But you're going to stay here awhile aren't you?"
"I... I hope so," Kasumi said, smiling back.
Leifang beamed, "That's great! Thanks!"
"I'm the one that should be thanking you," Kasumi said back.
"Well, we're both happy then!" Leifang giggled.
Kasumi smiled, "I guess so..."
Leifang turned her head to one side and looked at Kasumi quizzically, "Is there something wrong?"
Tell her, Kasumi! Let the truth out!
"I... I was wondering if anyone else knew about this place?" Kasumi stammered. She had almost built up enough courage to confess, but it was too little, too late.
"Oh, of course. No one knows about it, except for my parents." Leifang said.
Kasumi nodded, "Thank you, I just had to make sure."
Leifang smiled, "If I told people, then there would already be a resort here."
"Well, its certainly beautiful enough..." Kasumi said, staring longingly at the water.
"Yeah..." Leifang agreed, "Once you're fully healed, I'll take you for a swim. Sound fair?"
Kasumi smiled, "That would be great!"
***
A few hours later, the smell of fried vegetables and herbs filled the entire area. Leifang knew it was a surprise, but she couldn't resist. She stuck her head into her house and inhaled deeply.
"Mmm... what's cooking?" Leifang asked.
"Hey!" Kasumi giggled, turning away from the stovetop, "Can't you wait a few seconds?"
"It smells so good," Leifang said, "I can't wait any longer!"
Kasumi turned back to the stove. Leifang walked up behind her and put her arms around Kasumi's neck, looking over her shoulder.
"Oh..." Leifang inhaled deeply, "It smells wonderful! When do we eat?"
"Right now. Lots of spices, just for you, Lei," Kasumi said, turning off the stove with a flourish. Grabbing two plates, she spooned rice, fried vegetables, and sauce into the plates.
Leifang withdrew her hands and took her plate. She inhaled deeply again, "You've gotta tell me what you put in this, Kas..."
Kasumi sat down on the couch and looked over to Leifang, "Family secret, Lei," She winked.
"Aww... come on," Leifang said, bouncing on the couch beside her.
"Alright, alright!" Kasumi laughed, "Eat first, talk later."
"It looks too good to eat!" Leifang said.
Kasumi smiled at Leifang, and dug into her own food, "You can eat or watch me eat. Your choice."
Leifang shrugged and dug in.
***
The scenery only grew more beautiful as the day went by. After a brilliant sunset, the moon rose, its reflection glittering on the rippling ocean surface.
"You know, I never thought that there would be a place this beautiful in this entire world," Kasumi sighed, breathing in the crisp night air.
"Maybe that glass of wine did more to you than you think," Leifang giggled.
Kasumi lightly slapped Leifang's shoulder, "Hey, you, watch your mouth. I only had one glass, unlike some people..."
Leifang glanced over to Kasumi, "Ah, shaddup."
Kasumi grinned triumphantly, "I win!"
Leifang grinned back, "Fine, you win. What do you win?"
Kasumi thought for a second, "Ah, crap. You got me beat."
"Pointless discussion, Kas," Leifang said.
***
Kasumi yawned and stretched. The sun was gradually beginning to creep up, casting it's long rays over the cottage.
"Aaahhh... morning, Lei," Kasumi said, semi-yawning.
No answer.
Kasumi got up anyways and folded the foam mattress, tucking it away. She'd insisted that Leifang sleep in her own bed that night, taking the foam mattress for herself.
Sighing, Kasumi stepped into the washroom and turned on the shower. Undressing, she slid into the cool shower, which served as her real wake up call. Now sufficiently awake, she turned the water to hot, closing her eyes as the hot water washed at her face, and cascaded down her body. Her wound was looking better, she noticed. Nearly healed completely.
After around five minutes, Kasumi turned the water off. Lingering in the warm mist for a few seconds, she stepped out and wrapped a towel around herself. She opened the washroom door, careful not to disturb the still sleeping Leifang, and picked out something to wear. She picked out a blue tanktop and a pair of jean shorts. Returning to the washroom, she put them on, and wondered when Leifang would get up.
***
"About time," Kasumi grinned as Leifang started showing the first signs of life, "I was beginning to think evil thoughts about how to get you awake..."
Leifang smiled and threw the covers off, "I need my beauty sleep, Kas."
"Hey, too much sleep is unhealthy."
"Hey, speak for yourself.," Leifang said, doing her best Kasumi impression, "You slept for over a day when I first brought you here."
"I have an uncle that sleeps an hour a day," Kasumi said, extending her hand. Leifang took it and wrenched herself off the bed.
"Where is he now?"
"In a mental asylum," Kasumi admitted.
"I'll withhold comment" Leifang smiled, stretching again, "Looking pretty good, Kas!" Leifang said as she took a look at Kasumi's clothing choice.
"I dug it up from your dresser. I swear, you have a million swimsuits in there."
"I think I have more than that..." Leifang giggled, heading to the shower. Kasumi watched as she left and sighed wistfully.
***
Kasumi smiled as Leifang left. She sat on the bed to collect her thoughts. She smelled the warm scent of jasmine creeping into the main room, relaxing her as she inhaled deeply. Her mind strayed to the fun that they've had since she's arrived... how much they enjoyed each other's company...
Could she risk giving it all up?
That question hung heavily on her mind as she stretched her legs, then her arms. She flicked a few errant strands of hair over her shoulder, getting into a ready stance.
She inhaled deeply, and then struck her invisible foe with the heel of her hand. She smiled. She was recovering well. She followed up with a simple punch combo, gradually working her way up to her more powerful moves. One, two, three. All three hits connected with her opponent's head. Whoever she was fighting against was lying on the floor, probably unconscious, at least with a broken nose.
Kasumi relaxed and inhaled deeply. Next she tried out her kicks. All of the were right on target, if a bit slow.
Kasumi smiled, and then decided to try one of her combinations. She kicked twice, and then followed it up with a palm thrust.
That was when Leifang came out, nearly walking straight into Kasumi's outstretched hand.
"Hey, Kas... you're not supposed to be training so soon!" Leifang exclaimed, stepping forward, finishing lacing on her flaming red and yellow tanktop.
"Hey, I feel fine!" Kasumi exclaimed, pulling off a flip kick to prove her point. Her feet missed Leifang's face by inches.
"Kas, it's dangerous. You could hurt yourself," Leifang said, taking a step towards her.
"No I won't!" Kasumi said, doing another flip kick, "I'm 100% alright!"
Leifang sighed, "You could complicate your injury... you've gotta rest for a few days!"
Kasumi grinned, "No I'm not! I've had worse before. I need to train for the next DOA tournament, anyways."
Leifang sighed, "Well, I suppose I'll tell you now. The next DOA tag tournament is coming up soon. Didn't you hear?"
Kasumi froze, "How... soon...?"
"Oh, they didn't specify a date, but they said it would happen soon."
"Any idea?"
"They didn't say," Leifang shrugged, "I just got the call a few days ago... we missed the closing ceremony, and that's where they announced another tag tournament."
"Crap..." Kasumi muttered, "I haven't been practicing..."
"Who are you going with anyways?" Leifang asked as off-handedly as she could.
"Umm... I... I've been meaning to ask... umm... will you be my tag partner?" Kasumi muttered as fast as she could, her face turning slightly red.
Leifang giggled and exclaimed, "Yeah! That's exactly what I was hoping for!"
Kasumi beamed and hi-fived her, "We're gonna be unstoppable!"
Leifang smiled and got into a ready stance, "Well... I suppose we should practice now."