Chapter 2: Confusion
The city was such a big and immense place the girls didn't really know where to start searching for Ren. "I hope that kid is not too far" Anna whispered, she wasn`t really willing to go to the city in that moment, since her T.V. program had already started. Jun turned her head right, then left "I wonder where could he.Oh Anna! Look! The new mall, and it`s open 24 hours a day, let`s check it out!" "But I thought we were searching for." before Anna could finish, Jun dragged her into the mall. ************************************************************************
"I`m so sleepy!" yawned Horo Horo, while Yoh looked back and forth "Ren come out! Your sister is worried!" Ryou looked tired, since he had been cleaning the house all day. "Oh don Yoh can we continue tomorrow? I just can`t keep my eyes open for much time." Yoh looked at his friends -I can`t be so selfish, Ren is my friend, but Horo and Ryou too.and I know Ren is ok. why not take a nap?- "Ok guys, let`s find him tomorrow" answer Yoh with a smile, and the three shamans headed to the Asakura residence. ************************************************************************
Ren held Hao`s arm strongly when the Fire spirit started elevating. Hao turned to see Ren "what`s the matter?" "I was about to fall! Your spirit is just too quick!" answered Ren blushing and letting go Hao`s arm. -Me and my big mouth! Maybe he would still hold me if I wouldn't have said anything, Oh not again i`m thinking silly things!- Hao whacked himself as punishment, Ren just sweatdropped. "Um, Hao since when you smack yourself?" "What?, why are you asking me that?" "Just curious." "Oh forget it!" answered Hao blushing thinking on how stupid he must had looked while smacking himself. The spirit of Fire made a U turn suddenly Ren lost balance and tripped from the spirit. " AAAhh!!" Hao grabbed Ren`s hand quickly before he was totally off the spirit. "Don`t let me go!!" Ren was so scared, it was strange to see him like that, when he turned up, he saw Hao`s psycho eyes, laughing maniacally, then he closed his fist harming Ren`s hand, blood ran through his arm. Ren let out a terrified scream, then he opened his eyes, and what he saw was so different: Hao holding Ren by his wrist, but a cute and worried look on his face. "Ren.it`s ok, I got you." he pulled Ren up, the Chinese shaman was sweating, his eyes showed terror and confusion, and couldn`t leave Hao`s eyes. "Calm down, you are ok now." Hao placed his hand on Ren`s shoulder. Ren immediately pushed Hao away from him. "Don`t!!!..." he said, embracing himself. Hao looked more worried than before, but then total confusion took over his mind "What`s happening to me? Why do I really care about this boy? Am I going mad? I just don`t get what`s wrong with me!" Hao shook his head "Come on Hao! Be yourself!" Ren turned to see Hao shaking his head, his beautiful long hair spreading around him. "I-I`m sorry Hao." finally said Ren with difficulty "Thanks for saving me." Hao stopped his head-shake and faced Ren`s cute face. He remained silent for a while, just looking at his companion, searching something in his golden eyes, searching for that something he needed to feel a long time ago, that thing that Hao didn't even knew what it was, but knew was so important. Ren looked at Hao`s black deep eyes, with a strange shine of confusion, sadness and happiness. he couldn't really tell all the mixed feelings they reflected, but he could lost in those deep eyes for a long time. *SMACK* The two boys smacked themselves at the same time. -You idiot! What are you thinking? Stupid Hao, Dumb Hao!- the long haired shaman scolded himself. -Remember he is the bad guy! What the f. am I doing? Ren Tao you`re such an asshole!!- Ren said to himself in thoughts. "Um yeah.I saved you.because I.promised to return you to your garden, besides if you die, who`ll take care of that place and I want you to become my ally still." shot Hao, thinking for a good excuse and a way to break that silence which filled the air and that aura of confusion. "Ah, is that so? I knew it from the beginning!" responded Len so fast it was barely understandable. "But Ren.why were you screaming like that? It was as if I was killing you at the moment or something." Ren really didn't know what to answer "Mind your own business, Asakura Hao!" he shouted. "You blabbermouth punk!" "What did you just call me? Shirt-less guy?" "Hey do you have a problem with my clothes?!" "Yes, they`re awful!" "Look at your unicorn spike!" "Ah yes? Look at your mop!!" "Mop?! Are you calling my well-groomed hair a mop!?" "Yes I am!" "Stupid brat!" "Asshole" "Unmannered mutt!" "Mutt?! You dog!" "Fuck you Ren! I was fucking worried about you!" Ren looked at Hao silently.he didn't expected those words from him, it made him felt guilty -But i`m not the kind of good guy that keeps silent.I need to say I`m sorry, or. something!- "Ren?" "Ungh I never asked you to worry for me!" shouted Ren. Hao`s eyes widened, then he just turned his head down "Oh.I`m so sorry.for worrying" Ren felt guiltier, he shot out those horrible words without even thinking, he felt like an asshole, it was the pressure which made him shout at Hao who strangely was really worried about him. "Hao I." "Yes.I know you are strong enough, but you accepted the favor I offer you.is not that i`m worried for your hunger, well maybe I was before but now." ".I." ".still you`ll be my ally." Were Hao`s last words, while they arrive to the store, Ren looking aside, his eyes full of guilt, wanting to say "I`m sorry" but remembering Hao was the bad guy.
************************************************************************ "Kawaii! Look at this dress! Anna put it on! It`ll look wonderful on you!" said Jun excitedly holding a small, but beautiful dress. "Jun we were searching for Ren, besides it`s almost midnight!" replied Anna boringly. "Oh come on, my brother should be ok, let`s have some fun here!" Anna sighed accepting she`ll never convince Jun, so she grabbed the dress and tried it on, then looked herself at the mirror. "Hey, it`s not that bad.isn't it way too short?" "Nah, you look wonderful, If you want it just tell me ok? I`ll pay everything" "Oh I can`t do that!" "Oh my family is rich, is no problem Anna, come on!" Anna didn`t complained this time, it was a great offer, how to let it go? "Allright then!" she answered heading to the salesperson. ************************************************************************
"I wonder where could Anna and Jun be?" Ryou interrupted the silence in the room "Hope they`re all right" "Oh Ryou don't worry, Anna is strong enough and Jun too, remember they`re shamans." Yoh replied with a smile. "Would you guys shut up and let sleep here?" groaned Horo Horo from the bed aside. "I`m trying to rest!" "Oh all right, good night guys" said Yoh and immediately fell asleep.
"WAAAH!! Mary hit me!!" cried out Matty " That`s cause you can`t keep your mouth closed!" "You two stop it" interrupted Kana "You should act your age! Sheesh!" "I`m starving! Where`s my Hao?" shouted Azil now running in circles around Lakis, who had the classic Duh! Anime face (¬ ¬ "Azil, you`re getting on my nerves!" Lakis finally spoke, holding his fist tightly. Opacho looked at everyone and sighed "This rigmarole is never ending!" he thought, trying to sleep, waiting for his eyes to close and wondering where Hao-sama was.
************************************************************************ They landed next to a small corner store. Hao jumped off his spirit, he really wanted to help Ren to get down but at that moment he was still deceptioned for what happened before. "Come on, it looks like is still open" said Hao in a deaden way. Ren jumped off the spirit just like Hao, with a look of remorse in his cute eyes. Both shamans entered the little store which was runned by a middle-age average guy. Hao really hated eating food processed by humans, but after all, this food was for his allies and that was the closest place to get something to eat. He started taking things in great quantities and when he was done, he just headed to the door, without even caring to look at the counter. "Hey where are you going, you little thief!?" demanded the salesman. Hao turned to see him, with his eyes of "You are scum" and raised his hand preparing to burn everything. "He comes with me, i`m paying!" stated Ren, placing himself in front of Hao. "Well you must kid!" responded the angry salesman. Ren took some food for himself and finally paid everything (he`s rich, remember O_o). "Thanks" he said shortly, grabbed Hao by his wrist and pulled him out of the store. Hao looked at him strangely, Ren couldn`t tell if he was angry, sad, confused, until finally he spoke "Why was that for?" "What?" "You paying everything, I was going to burn the place" "Money is not a problem for me." "For me either" "Then why were ya gonna burn the poor little store?" "Cause a cursed human owns it!" frowned Hao "And what`s. oh forget it" "You didn`t need to pay my stuff" "Hey, you should be grateful!" "I don't want you to worry for me either!" Ren didn't know what to say, he felt guilty again. "Um.Hao I just want to apologize for what I said.I`m sorry". Hao turned his back on Ren. "Oh man, come on! Don`t be so immature! I`m really sorry!" Hao responded with a sticked-out tongue. "Ah yes? Be like that!" shouted Ren finishing the few patience he had. Hao started chuckling, then laughing frantically, Ren looked at him impatiently "What?" "You just looked so funny! Your spike grew five more inches, besides you just acted so cute and everything I couldn`t resist but tease you!" He was finally able to speak. Ren looked at him with an angry look, then he sighed with relief. "So you weren't angry at all?" "Nah, well a bit, you are so weird Ren!" Ren couldn`t stop looking at Hao`s deep eyes again, this time they were showing joy and happiness, they looked cuter than ever -His eyes. are wonderful. and that scene of Hao sticking his tongue out made him look so cute- "Wake up Ren! Hey! Hello!" screamed Hao waving his hands in front of Ren`s face, who was all lost in thoughts. "Ah! Sorry, now what was that you were saying?" said Ren a little embarrassed. "I think it`s time to return you, you know." answered Hao sighing, because really he wanted to stay longer with Ren, but had a promise he couldn`t break. "Oh" sighed Ren unexcitedly. They climbed the Fire spirit again, he was taking them back to the garden. "The stars." whispered Hao leaning back, crossing his arms behind his head in a resting position, ".aren`t they beautiful this night?" Ren looked up at the black sky. He loved star watching in is house, but the sight over the Fire spirit was much better. Ren didn`t want that moment to finish, it was a great view, and he felt so comfy like he had never done before. "Would you reconsider coming with me, Ren?" Hao suddenly interrupted "I can show you many beautiful sights, I know where to find them" Ren stared at Hao for a while, his cute long, redolent hair shone brightly with the moonlight. "I really.don't know.I doubt it." answered Ren sadly, remembering all the good times with his friends, to just disappear in on night to be their enemy`s ally. ".I see." said Hao closing his eyes "We're almost there." The spirit now landed back at the sakura garden, Hao, this time, helped Ren down, and helped him with his groceries. " I really thank you for what you did for me.You are not that bad" Hao giggled "Bad? Is that so?" responded Hao returning to his fire spirit. Ren wanted to ask if they`ll meet again, or maybe kiss him goodbye, he blushed at that thought, -forget him Ren, this was just coincidence- "Tao Ren!, still I won`t give up!" shouted Hao from the sky. "Hao.I." Ren whispered but was afraid of what he`ll say next. "Oh brother, what a night!" He said while eating his food.
The city was such a big and immense place the girls didn't really know where to start searching for Ren. "I hope that kid is not too far" Anna whispered, she wasn`t really willing to go to the city in that moment, since her T.V. program had already started. Jun turned her head right, then left "I wonder where could he.Oh Anna! Look! The new mall, and it`s open 24 hours a day, let`s check it out!" "But I thought we were searching for." before Anna could finish, Jun dragged her into the mall. ************************************************************************
"I`m so sleepy!" yawned Horo Horo, while Yoh looked back and forth "Ren come out! Your sister is worried!" Ryou looked tired, since he had been cleaning the house all day. "Oh don Yoh can we continue tomorrow? I just can`t keep my eyes open for much time." Yoh looked at his friends -I can`t be so selfish, Ren is my friend, but Horo and Ryou too.and I know Ren is ok. why not take a nap?- "Ok guys, let`s find him tomorrow" answer Yoh with a smile, and the three shamans headed to the Asakura residence. ************************************************************************
Ren held Hao`s arm strongly when the Fire spirit started elevating. Hao turned to see Ren "what`s the matter?" "I was about to fall! Your spirit is just too quick!" answered Ren blushing and letting go Hao`s arm. -Me and my big mouth! Maybe he would still hold me if I wouldn't have said anything, Oh not again i`m thinking silly things!- Hao whacked himself as punishment, Ren just sweatdropped. "Um, Hao since when you smack yourself?" "What?, why are you asking me that?" "Just curious." "Oh forget it!" answered Hao blushing thinking on how stupid he must had looked while smacking himself. The spirit of Fire made a U turn suddenly Ren lost balance and tripped from the spirit. " AAAhh!!" Hao grabbed Ren`s hand quickly before he was totally off the spirit. "Don`t let me go!!" Ren was so scared, it was strange to see him like that, when he turned up, he saw Hao`s psycho eyes, laughing maniacally, then he closed his fist harming Ren`s hand, blood ran through his arm. Ren let out a terrified scream, then he opened his eyes, and what he saw was so different: Hao holding Ren by his wrist, but a cute and worried look on his face. "Ren.it`s ok, I got you." he pulled Ren up, the Chinese shaman was sweating, his eyes showed terror and confusion, and couldn`t leave Hao`s eyes. "Calm down, you are ok now." Hao placed his hand on Ren`s shoulder. Ren immediately pushed Hao away from him. "Don`t!!!..." he said, embracing himself. Hao looked more worried than before, but then total confusion took over his mind "What`s happening to me? Why do I really care about this boy? Am I going mad? I just don`t get what`s wrong with me!" Hao shook his head "Come on Hao! Be yourself!" Ren turned to see Hao shaking his head, his beautiful long hair spreading around him. "I-I`m sorry Hao." finally said Ren with difficulty "Thanks for saving me." Hao stopped his head-shake and faced Ren`s cute face. He remained silent for a while, just looking at his companion, searching something in his golden eyes, searching for that something he needed to feel a long time ago, that thing that Hao didn't even knew what it was, but knew was so important. Ren looked at Hao`s black deep eyes, with a strange shine of confusion, sadness and happiness. he couldn't really tell all the mixed feelings they reflected, but he could lost in those deep eyes for a long time. *SMACK* The two boys smacked themselves at the same time. -You idiot! What are you thinking? Stupid Hao, Dumb Hao!- the long haired shaman scolded himself. -Remember he is the bad guy! What the f. am I doing? Ren Tao you`re such an asshole!!- Ren said to himself in thoughts. "Um yeah.I saved you.because I.promised to return you to your garden, besides if you die, who`ll take care of that place and I want you to become my ally still." shot Hao, thinking for a good excuse and a way to break that silence which filled the air and that aura of confusion. "Ah, is that so? I knew it from the beginning!" responded Len so fast it was barely understandable. "But Ren.why were you screaming like that? It was as if I was killing you at the moment or something." Ren really didn't know what to answer "Mind your own business, Asakura Hao!" he shouted. "You blabbermouth punk!" "What did you just call me? Shirt-less guy?" "Hey do you have a problem with my clothes?!" "Yes, they`re awful!" "Look at your unicorn spike!" "Ah yes? Look at your mop!!" "Mop?! Are you calling my well-groomed hair a mop!?" "Yes I am!" "Stupid brat!" "Asshole" "Unmannered mutt!" "Mutt?! You dog!" "Fuck you Ren! I was fucking worried about you!" Ren looked at Hao silently.he didn't expected those words from him, it made him felt guilty -But i`m not the kind of good guy that keeps silent.I need to say I`m sorry, or. something!- "Ren?" "Ungh I never asked you to worry for me!" shouted Ren. Hao`s eyes widened, then he just turned his head down "Oh.I`m so sorry.for worrying" Ren felt guiltier, he shot out those horrible words without even thinking, he felt like an asshole, it was the pressure which made him shout at Hao who strangely was really worried about him. "Hao I." "Yes.I know you are strong enough, but you accepted the favor I offer you.is not that i`m worried for your hunger, well maybe I was before but now." ".I." ".still you`ll be my ally." Were Hao`s last words, while they arrive to the store, Ren looking aside, his eyes full of guilt, wanting to say "I`m sorry" but remembering Hao was the bad guy.
************************************************************************ "Kawaii! Look at this dress! Anna put it on! It`ll look wonderful on you!" said Jun excitedly holding a small, but beautiful dress. "Jun we were searching for Ren, besides it`s almost midnight!" replied Anna boringly. "Oh come on, my brother should be ok, let`s have some fun here!" Anna sighed accepting she`ll never convince Jun, so she grabbed the dress and tried it on, then looked herself at the mirror. "Hey, it`s not that bad.isn't it way too short?" "Nah, you look wonderful, If you want it just tell me ok? I`ll pay everything" "Oh I can`t do that!" "Oh my family is rich, is no problem Anna, come on!" Anna didn`t complained this time, it was a great offer, how to let it go? "Allright then!" she answered heading to the salesperson. ************************************************************************
"I wonder where could Anna and Jun be?" Ryou interrupted the silence in the room "Hope they`re all right" "Oh Ryou don't worry, Anna is strong enough and Jun too, remember they`re shamans." Yoh replied with a smile. "Would you guys shut up and let sleep here?" groaned Horo Horo from the bed aside. "I`m trying to rest!" "Oh all right, good night guys" said Yoh and immediately fell asleep.
"WAAAH!! Mary hit me!!" cried out Matty " That`s cause you can`t keep your mouth closed!" "You two stop it" interrupted Kana "You should act your age! Sheesh!" "I`m starving! Where`s my Hao?" shouted Azil now running in circles around Lakis, who had the classic Duh! Anime face (¬ ¬ "Azil, you`re getting on my nerves!" Lakis finally spoke, holding his fist tightly. Opacho looked at everyone and sighed "This rigmarole is never ending!" he thought, trying to sleep, waiting for his eyes to close and wondering where Hao-sama was.
************************************************************************ They landed next to a small corner store. Hao jumped off his spirit, he really wanted to help Ren to get down but at that moment he was still deceptioned for what happened before. "Come on, it looks like is still open" said Hao in a deaden way. Ren jumped off the spirit just like Hao, with a look of remorse in his cute eyes. Both shamans entered the little store which was runned by a middle-age average guy. Hao really hated eating food processed by humans, but after all, this food was for his allies and that was the closest place to get something to eat. He started taking things in great quantities and when he was done, he just headed to the door, without even caring to look at the counter. "Hey where are you going, you little thief!?" demanded the salesman. Hao turned to see him, with his eyes of "You are scum" and raised his hand preparing to burn everything. "He comes with me, i`m paying!" stated Ren, placing himself in front of Hao. "Well you must kid!" responded the angry salesman. Ren took some food for himself and finally paid everything (he`s rich, remember O_o). "Thanks" he said shortly, grabbed Hao by his wrist and pulled him out of the store. Hao looked at him strangely, Ren couldn`t tell if he was angry, sad, confused, until finally he spoke "Why was that for?" "What?" "You paying everything, I was going to burn the place" "Money is not a problem for me." "For me either" "Then why were ya gonna burn the poor little store?" "Cause a cursed human owns it!" frowned Hao "And what`s. oh forget it" "You didn`t need to pay my stuff" "Hey, you should be grateful!" "I don't want you to worry for me either!" Ren didn't know what to say, he felt guilty again. "Um.Hao I just want to apologize for what I said.I`m sorry". Hao turned his back on Ren. "Oh man, come on! Don`t be so immature! I`m really sorry!" Hao responded with a sticked-out tongue. "Ah yes? Be like that!" shouted Ren finishing the few patience he had. Hao started chuckling, then laughing frantically, Ren looked at him impatiently "What?" "You just looked so funny! Your spike grew five more inches, besides you just acted so cute and everything I couldn`t resist but tease you!" He was finally able to speak. Ren looked at him with an angry look, then he sighed with relief. "So you weren't angry at all?" "Nah, well a bit, you are so weird Ren!" Ren couldn`t stop looking at Hao`s deep eyes again, this time they were showing joy and happiness, they looked cuter than ever -His eyes. are wonderful. and that scene of Hao sticking his tongue out made him look so cute- "Wake up Ren! Hey! Hello!" screamed Hao waving his hands in front of Ren`s face, who was all lost in thoughts. "Ah! Sorry, now what was that you were saying?" said Ren a little embarrassed. "I think it`s time to return you, you know." answered Hao sighing, because really he wanted to stay longer with Ren, but had a promise he couldn`t break. "Oh" sighed Ren unexcitedly. They climbed the Fire spirit again, he was taking them back to the garden. "The stars." whispered Hao leaning back, crossing his arms behind his head in a resting position, ".aren`t they beautiful this night?" Ren looked up at the black sky. He loved star watching in is house, but the sight over the Fire spirit was much better. Ren didn`t want that moment to finish, it was a great view, and he felt so comfy like he had never done before. "Would you reconsider coming with me, Ren?" Hao suddenly interrupted "I can show you many beautiful sights, I know where to find them" Ren stared at Hao for a while, his cute long, redolent hair shone brightly with the moonlight. "I really.don't know.I doubt it." answered Ren sadly, remembering all the good times with his friends, to just disappear in on night to be their enemy`s ally. ".I see." said Hao closing his eyes "We're almost there." The spirit now landed back at the sakura garden, Hao, this time, helped Ren down, and helped him with his groceries. " I really thank you for what you did for me.You are not that bad" Hao giggled "Bad? Is that so?" responded Hao returning to his fire spirit. Ren wanted to ask if they`ll meet again, or maybe kiss him goodbye, he blushed at that thought, -forget him Ren, this was just coincidence- "Tao Ren!, still I won`t give up!" shouted Hao from the sky. "Hao.I." Ren whispered but was afraid of what he`ll say next. "Oh brother, what a night!" He said while eating his food.