Chapter 5
T.One
Hey guys! I'm kinda running on overtime here cos my exams just round the corner but I just can't seem to get this idea out of my head. So I did the next best thing. Get it out of my head literally and put it into the computer. I've finally decided which is the final pairing. It's just gotta be……hehehehe… I think finding out by yourself is a better experience. And boiya. Thanks for recommending me. Plus I just can't get enough of your fics. Now on with the fic.
(In Anna's Memory)
"You're not my child!"
Anna looked up as the darkness faded. 'Where am I?' she asked herself. There she was, floating in the middle of a traditional looking Japanese family who was yelling at a small figure standing by the door. 'I'm in the past. But why?' The child didn't speak but Anna was sure she could hear her thoughts. 'Okasan, Otousan. Why? I'm not a monster. Why are everyone afraid of me' as the child continued to keep silent. Then the father figure spoke "The villagers have already made their decision. She is to be sent away" it was then the child looked up scared "Otousan. NO! Please don't send me away. I promise. I won't speak of them any longer. Please!" she said as tears flowed from her eyes. "There's nothing you can do. The deal has been made. The Asakura's have even made their payment for you. And besides, you have been nothing but bad luck ever since you were born" "You were a bad omen since the day you were born" said one of the younger members of the family. The others also voiced their agreement as the young child was lead away from the room.
There was nothing Anna can do but to look on as the scene changed into the next day. The girls reaction was however quite the contrast to that of yesterday. She seemed to have adjusted to her new situation throughout the night, as her eyes were red and tired. The Asakura servants that came to retrieve her, were well dressed and were revered by all the members of the family except the girl. Their visit was a brief one as it was a long journey from there to Izumo. She heard one of the servants saying. As they left the house, Anna felt the scene change again. This time it was the familiar view of the Asakura household in Izumo.
Walking into the house, one of the servants lead the girl to a large hall which Anna knew that was used for training. It was a big hall that was full when they reached it. There had been many of them, young or old. From inside, Anna could hear the few people, sitting in front, talking. It didn't take a genius to figure out that they were members of the Asakura family.
"Where's Hao?"
"I don't know. Maybe he's still training. You know how he is. He hates gatherings like these"
"That boy had better learn some priorities if he's to lead this household in the future"
"Hush. They are all here now. Forget Hao and let's begin"
An elderly man in a gray kimono stood up and spoke "You all are here because you have been accepted by us, the Asakura's. Whence the society, avoids you and hates you. We accepted your talents and will train you, feed you and shelter you. From this day forth, you are the shamans of the Asakura family. You will be trained in the way of the shaman and you shall serve no others. However" he paused and glanced over the crowd in the hall "IF you betray us, the penalty is greater than death. Be warned to those who seek to misuse the power taught to you, you will never live long enough for your next breath" Many were heard chattering amongst themselves, fearing for the worst. The Asakura's were infamous for their production of the best shamans in Japan.
"Enough. Now that, that's over with. The seniors can take you to your living quarters and brief you about your duties and training" Then the members of the Asakuras rise and left the room.
The scene changed again and Anna found herself standing at the doorway of a room looking out unto a garden. It was quite peaceful there until a group of boys barged in on the greenery. There were six older boys taking on a younger one. They each own a large spirit whilst the younger boy was unarmed. In an instance, she saw the group attacking the seeming helpless boy. But as soon as she reached for her beads, there was a flash of light. When it subsided, the younger boy was still standing while his opponents were lying on the ground.
"Hao-sama. You're too strong. Even our Hyoui Gattai didn't work against your tree spirits" (A/N: the same kind that Yoh's grandfather uses) said one of the older boys. 'HAO?' said Anna looking at Hao in his past life. "You're useless! And you call yourselves the best of your peers" the chibi Hao sneered.
"But…but…Hao-sama.."
"Get out of my sight. Your pathetic face makes me sick" angrily growled Hao as they ran off. Anna continued to stare at the Hao of the past, if he was a little…ok…maybe a lot taller he would be the exact replica of the Hao in her own time. Then suddenly, Hao turned to face her, a frown apparent on his face "Who are you? And what are you doing here?" Shocked, Anna tried to reply but was cut off by another voice.
"They're afraid of you. Why is that?"
Anna turned around to find the young girl looking at her direction too. Then she realized that they couldn't see her. So she continues to watch the conversation between the two of them.
"It's none of you business. Don't you know who I am?"
"So, you're Asakura Hao. I heard them. I'm not deaf" yelled the girl obviously not afraid of Hao.
"Then you should be afraid!" yelled Hao
"And why should I be!" the girl yelled back. Hao grinded his teeth at the smaller sized girl.
"Cos everyone is! I'm a devil. Everyone keep saying that! So what makes you any different" He shoved her as he walked past.
"OI!" she called out to him. And when he turned around, he was acquainted with the right palm. "Who died and made you the king of the world! You're not the only one who suffers from that pain." The girl clenched her fist struggling not to cry "To me, you're just another one of those stupid naïve idiots protected by your family. Crying out when others suffer more than you do!" the girl promptly turned and walked away.
"Matte!" she stopped "For a servant of the Asakura family. You're really stupid" he said as she faced him "Stupid" he smiled "But courageous. No one had ever slapped me like that before." She blushed. "Ano…" but he shook his head "That really helped me clear my mind a little. What's your name?" he asked. "Anna. That's what they call me" said the girl. They both gave each other a smile.
'Nani!!!' said Anna in shock 'That's my name. It couldn't be. Unless..' That was when she heard a voice calling her "Anna! Anna!" and then it got so bright that she couldn't see anything anymore.
(In the present)
"Anna" Hao shook her "Anna". It was past midnight and Yoh should be here any moment, but he had to make sure his everything was ready. 'The memory replanting spell should be over by now' he thought to himself 'She seems to be stirring'. When he shook her one more time, her eyes opened and was frowning. "What just happened?" She asked "The girl and you" she pointed at him. "It was just a dream. No it was too real" Then she looked at Hao angrily, "You have something to do with this!" "Me?" He smiled "I'm the one doing you a favour. I'm just returning something you've lost" Not understanding him, she said "Ugh. Never mind, why am I still here and…"she notices someone else was beside her "Manta!" she shook the unconscious body of Yoh's friend "Manta!"
"Don't worry. He's not dead yet. Both he and you are volunteers for my new experiment" he chuckled at the sight of Anna's angry face. "What do you mean by that?" Said the itako dangerously. But all she got in reply was a big smile. "You'll see as soon as Yoh gets here." Then he turned towards the door "Speak of the devil"
(Outside the Shrine)
Yoh had just finish battling Larkin with his oversoul Lucifer and finally made it to the shrine. As he reached the top of the stairs, he saw his twin sitting in the front porch of the shrine.
"Hao" as Yoh moved cautiously toward the shrine. "Ah, Yoh. It never seems to amaze me that whenever that your friends are in danger, you seem to get stronger." "Enough of this chit chat Hao. Where's Anna?" growled Yoh "Funny you should ask. She in there with none other than that chibi sized friend of yours" Hao smiled as Yoh registered the thought. Without thinking, he charged at Hao only to discover that one of Hao's shikigami blocked and countered his attack. As he fell to the floor, Hao said "There's always been a question bugging me Yoh. Between Manta and the itako, who would you save first?" as he threw a pair of beads on the ground in front of Yoh. One of the beads was black while its partner was white.
From inside the shrine, Anna heard Hao's proposition and awaited the answer with bated breath. The answer to the long unasked question. 'Who is the most important person to Yoh?'
(TBC)
T.One
Hahahahaha!!! I didn't put the pairing inside yet…… I predict that it will be in the next chapter… so continue to wait and wait and wait and wait some more for my next chapter Ohohohohohohohoho! (Laughs like a lunatic).
Wait wait wait before you throw your tomatoes at me. I promise it will be soon b'cos I want to finish the fic b4 my exams starts.
T.One
Hey guys! I'm kinda running on overtime here cos my exams just round the corner but I just can't seem to get this idea out of my head. So I did the next best thing. Get it out of my head literally and put it into the computer. I've finally decided which is the final pairing. It's just gotta be……hehehehe… I think finding out by yourself is a better experience. And boiya. Thanks for recommending me. Plus I just can't get enough of your fics. Now on with the fic.
(In Anna's Memory)
"You're not my child!"
Anna looked up as the darkness faded. 'Where am I?' she asked herself. There she was, floating in the middle of a traditional looking Japanese family who was yelling at a small figure standing by the door. 'I'm in the past. But why?' The child didn't speak but Anna was sure she could hear her thoughts. 'Okasan, Otousan. Why? I'm not a monster. Why are everyone afraid of me' as the child continued to keep silent. Then the father figure spoke "The villagers have already made their decision. She is to be sent away" it was then the child looked up scared "Otousan. NO! Please don't send me away. I promise. I won't speak of them any longer. Please!" she said as tears flowed from her eyes. "There's nothing you can do. The deal has been made. The Asakura's have even made their payment for you. And besides, you have been nothing but bad luck ever since you were born" "You were a bad omen since the day you were born" said one of the younger members of the family. The others also voiced their agreement as the young child was lead away from the room.
There was nothing Anna can do but to look on as the scene changed into the next day. The girls reaction was however quite the contrast to that of yesterday. She seemed to have adjusted to her new situation throughout the night, as her eyes were red and tired. The Asakura servants that came to retrieve her, were well dressed and were revered by all the members of the family except the girl. Their visit was a brief one as it was a long journey from there to Izumo. She heard one of the servants saying. As they left the house, Anna felt the scene change again. This time it was the familiar view of the Asakura household in Izumo.
Walking into the house, one of the servants lead the girl to a large hall which Anna knew that was used for training. It was a big hall that was full when they reached it. There had been many of them, young or old. From inside, Anna could hear the few people, sitting in front, talking. It didn't take a genius to figure out that they were members of the Asakura family.
"Where's Hao?"
"I don't know. Maybe he's still training. You know how he is. He hates gatherings like these"
"That boy had better learn some priorities if he's to lead this household in the future"
"Hush. They are all here now. Forget Hao and let's begin"
An elderly man in a gray kimono stood up and spoke "You all are here because you have been accepted by us, the Asakura's. Whence the society, avoids you and hates you. We accepted your talents and will train you, feed you and shelter you. From this day forth, you are the shamans of the Asakura family. You will be trained in the way of the shaman and you shall serve no others. However" he paused and glanced over the crowd in the hall "IF you betray us, the penalty is greater than death. Be warned to those who seek to misuse the power taught to you, you will never live long enough for your next breath" Many were heard chattering amongst themselves, fearing for the worst. The Asakura's were infamous for their production of the best shamans in Japan.
"Enough. Now that, that's over with. The seniors can take you to your living quarters and brief you about your duties and training" Then the members of the Asakuras rise and left the room.
The scene changed again and Anna found herself standing at the doorway of a room looking out unto a garden. It was quite peaceful there until a group of boys barged in on the greenery. There were six older boys taking on a younger one. They each own a large spirit whilst the younger boy was unarmed. In an instance, she saw the group attacking the seeming helpless boy. But as soon as she reached for her beads, there was a flash of light. When it subsided, the younger boy was still standing while his opponents were lying on the ground.
"Hao-sama. You're too strong. Even our Hyoui Gattai didn't work against your tree spirits" (A/N: the same kind that Yoh's grandfather uses) said one of the older boys. 'HAO?' said Anna looking at Hao in his past life. "You're useless! And you call yourselves the best of your peers" the chibi Hao sneered.
"But…but…Hao-sama.."
"Get out of my sight. Your pathetic face makes me sick" angrily growled Hao as they ran off. Anna continued to stare at the Hao of the past, if he was a little…ok…maybe a lot taller he would be the exact replica of the Hao in her own time. Then suddenly, Hao turned to face her, a frown apparent on his face "Who are you? And what are you doing here?" Shocked, Anna tried to reply but was cut off by another voice.
"They're afraid of you. Why is that?"
Anna turned around to find the young girl looking at her direction too. Then she realized that they couldn't see her. So she continues to watch the conversation between the two of them.
"It's none of you business. Don't you know who I am?"
"So, you're Asakura Hao. I heard them. I'm not deaf" yelled the girl obviously not afraid of Hao.
"Then you should be afraid!" yelled Hao
"And why should I be!" the girl yelled back. Hao grinded his teeth at the smaller sized girl.
"Cos everyone is! I'm a devil. Everyone keep saying that! So what makes you any different" He shoved her as he walked past.
"OI!" she called out to him. And when he turned around, he was acquainted with the right palm. "Who died and made you the king of the world! You're not the only one who suffers from that pain." The girl clenched her fist struggling not to cry "To me, you're just another one of those stupid naïve idiots protected by your family. Crying out when others suffer more than you do!" the girl promptly turned and walked away.
"Matte!" she stopped "For a servant of the Asakura family. You're really stupid" he said as she faced him "Stupid" he smiled "But courageous. No one had ever slapped me like that before." She blushed. "Ano…" but he shook his head "That really helped me clear my mind a little. What's your name?" he asked. "Anna. That's what they call me" said the girl. They both gave each other a smile.
'Nani!!!' said Anna in shock 'That's my name. It couldn't be. Unless..' That was when she heard a voice calling her "Anna! Anna!" and then it got so bright that she couldn't see anything anymore.
(In the present)
"Anna" Hao shook her "Anna". It was past midnight and Yoh should be here any moment, but he had to make sure his everything was ready. 'The memory replanting spell should be over by now' he thought to himself 'She seems to be stirring'. When he shook her one more time, her eyes opened and was frowning. "What just happened?" She asked "The girl and you" she pointed at him. "It was just a dream. No it was too real" Then she looked at Hao angrily, "You have something to do with this!" "Me?" He smiled "I'm the one doing you a favour. I'm just returning something you've lost" Not understanding him, she said "Ugh. Never mind, why am I still here and…"she notices someone else was beside her "Manta!" she shook the unconscious body of Yoh's friend "Manta!"
"Don't worry. He's not dead yet. Both he and you are volunteers for my new experiment" he chuckled at the sight of Anna's angry face. "What do you mean by that?" Said the itako dangerously. But all she got in reply was a big smile. "You'll see as soon as Yoh gets here." Then he turned towards the door "Speak of the devil"
(Outside the Shrine)
Yoh had just finish battling Larkin with his oversoul Lucifer and finally made it to the shrine. As he reached the top of the stairs, he saw his twin sitting in the front porch of the shrine.
"Hao" as Yoh moved cautiously toward the shrine. "Ah, Yoh. It never seems to amaze me that whenever that your friends are in danger, you seem to get stronger." "Enough of this chit chat Hao. Where's Anna?" growled Yoh "Funny you should ask. She in there with none other than that chibi sized friend of yours" Hao smiled as Yoh registered the thought. Without thinking, he charged at Hao only to discover that one of Hao's shikigami blocked and countered his attack. As he fell to the floor, Hao said "There's always been a question bugging me Yoh. Between Manta and the itako, who would you save first?" as he threw a pair of beads on the ground in front of Yoh. One of the beads was black while its partner was white.
From inside the shrine, Anna heard Hao's proposition and awaited the answer with bated breath. The answer to the long unasked question. 'Who is the most important person to Yoh?'
(TBC)
T.One
Hahahahaha!!! I didn't put the pairing inside yet…… I predict that it will be in the next chapter… so continue to wait and wait and wait and wait some more for my next chapter Ohohohohohohohoho! (Laughs like a lunatic).
Wait wait wait before you throw your tomatoes at me. I promise it will be soon b'cos I want to finish the fic b4 my exams starts.