My dearest friends

PART VII

Dawn broke, and the birds chirped, and the light spread it warmth across the horizon, and lightened the atmosphere, another day had begun. The light surrounded the ancient castle of Gummadoon, and then filed into several windows, and one in particular, as groans followed by cursing erupted from within the room.

Removing the pillow from her face, Hitomi sat up and yawned, grumbling at the morning sunshine and she crawled out of bed and showered. Refreshed, she changed into her daily clothes consisting of a pair of long green leggings, and a plain white sleeveless tank top. Stomping around the room, she then grab her sword flung it on her back and was then out the door; she by all means was not a morning person.

Reaching the training grounds, she saw the knights were already there, training on the beams and teaching their students, and she scanned the training grounds and realise that Kotori wasn't here.

"Looking for me" said someone behind Hitomi.

Hitomi spun round to see Kotori, and a smile played on her lips and she said

"You up for some sparring"

Kotori nodded and the two went over to another beam that wasn't being occupied. Climbing up they activated the spinning things then dropped into fighting stances, unsheathing their swords. Their swords crossing and almost touching the two began training.

They trained all morning until the gong sounded indicating that dinner was being served, but the two didn't want to leave, neither of them were very hungry and were much content on training, until they were forced to by the knights. Both of them walked their way over to the hall accompanied by the knights, and they took their seat, and began to eat.

After the meal was over Hitomi and Kotori quickly left the hall, much to the knight's surprise wondering why the two girls were avoiding them, and they left to do their duties.

Wandering aimlessly around the castle with Hitomi, Kotori then stopped in the middle of the corridor, her arms folded across her chest and she said.

"I'm bored"

"Good for you" said Hitomi not really caring and stared out across the city.

"Hmph!" replied Kotori then staring out to what Hitomi was looking at.

Watching the residents for a moment she then looked up and smiled catching sight of quick car filled with knights and she grabbed Hitomi by the arm and literally dragged down the corridor saying

"I've got an idea" she said with excitement of a five year old.

"What?" asked Hitomi then her eyes about popped out their sockets when they arrived at the cars "No, no, and no do you realise how much trouble we'll be in"

"So" replied Kotori "That's only makes it all the more fun…if they catch us"

"No, sorry Kotori, but I…" said Hitomi about to start her lecture when Kotori interrupted.

"Ah come on, I dare ya" she said challenging Hitomi.

"You challenging me?" asked Hitomi with a grin and an evil glint appearing in her eyes, not matter what the circumstances were, she could not! resist a challenge.

"Yes!" screamed Kotori and they both jumped into two separate quick cars, side by side with one another.

"Ready, Go!" shouted Kotori and they began speeding away.

The residents below scuttled about, chatting and generally walked about and seemed to be merry when Zoom. All chattering quietened down and they all looked round confused to what just happened, but one thing that gave it away was the two girls screams and they knew instantly that it involved Hitomi and Kotori.

Speeding around the towers, and scaring the citizens of Gummadoon, Kotori laughter ringed and lingered in the sky and she began to sing a verse from a song she had heard.

Sometimes I get so weird I even freak myself out

I laugh myself to sleep it's my lullaby

(Hitomi and Kotori)

Sometimes I drive so fast just to feel the danger

I want to scream it makes me feel alive.

Walking along the long aisle in the Tower, all the Councillors began to look around in wonder hearing someone singing followed by something of a strong gush of wind, and they smiled hearing the last two versus of the song, realizing it was Hitomi and Kotori.  Only themselves and the knights truly knew how Hitomi and Kotori loved to feel the danger and be faced with a challenge and they walked out the Tower, their smiles suddenly leaves their faces and swiftly replaced by fear and panic.

Rounding the Councillors Tower the two girls laughed and screamed and they took pleasure feeling the ice – cold breeze against their face and the wind blowing in their hair. Ignoring the calls down below of the Councillors, the two continued on with their race, this was fun and they headed towards the training grounds.

Lecturing, the three knights were teaching their students on becoming a knight and how to use their staff, when two screams filled the air loud and clear, distracted everyone's attention as they turned to see where it was coming from, and their eyes widened when they saw what it was.

 Two speeding quick cars came speeding their way and they saw Hitomi and Kotori in the drivers seat steering the car, obviously with great accuracy and control and they seemed to find this funny, hearing the girls whole heartedly laugh out loud. Lecture over for now they could see the Councillors coming through the gates to the training grounds, and they immediately went after the two, and they jumped into a quick car of their own and chased after the two girls.

Hitomi turned back, her hair falling into her face and she brushed aside a few strands of her hair to see another car behind chasing after them, now they were going to be deep trouble. Suddenly smiling evilly she brought her car over close to Kotori then yelled

"Kotori, we've got company"

"Great" she replied laughing, "Now were defiantly in trouble"

"Let's land, then go swimming, give the others a chance to cool down," said Hitomi, but sure that the knights couldn't hear her.

"Gotcha" replied Kotori and dived for the tunnel, which would slow them down to a stop.

Reaching closer, Kotori then brought out a notebook and pen and writing a short note to the knights, she placed it on the seat.

Hitomi reached there before Kotori and had just got out when Kotori landed and the car tilted nearly missing and toppling over. Not wearing a seat belt, Kotori screamed then went flying forth out her seat and through the air as the quick car righted itself and fell back into the tunnel and stopped behind the quickcar Hitomi drived in. Sailing through the air, she could hear the residents below gasp and she fell towards the ground at neck breaking speed out of control and unable to stop herself or have a safe landing. Her eyes wide she stared at the wall she knew she was going to hit, and closed her eyes and braced the pain she was about to feel, when she suddenly felt someone grab her by the hand and yank her towards them and land on the castle wall. Opening her eyes, she looked into the eyes of Hitomi and cracking a smile at her, the two left as they jumped off the castle wall and landed outside the stables. Seeing two unicorns ready with full ammo, Kotori looked and Hitomi and smiled devilishly and received the same smile from Hitomi as they both thought exactly what each other was thinking. Racing towards the unicorns they jumped and twirled about in the air, then landed in the saddle and they grabbed the reins and took off, laughing, ignoring the screams and calls of the knights and the councillors and they rode out the castle gate.

The knights however were furious with the two girls and their absurd behavior, and pulled the quick car in behind the quick car Kotori had previously used and they climbed out and went to inspect the quick cars to make sure that no damage was done. Searching the car, they found no scratches or damage to the car, but they did find a note which Kotori had briefly written and pinned to the seat, and read as followed.

My dearest Friends

Letting you know that me and Hitomi have gone riding. We'll be back in a couple of hours, please don't worry.

Kotori

Angry, they scrunched up the piece of paper, and went in search for the Councillors. Hitomi and Kotori would be in serious trouble when they got back no matter how long they tried to put it off. They knew why the girls had so suddenly gone riding, not only to get off of trouble for the time being, but also to allow them to cool down.

End of Part VII

PART VIII COMING SOON!