Konnichi wa! Oi! I've been having such a bad week! I sure hope you guys are
having a lot more fun then me! I really shouldn't complain. For one, I got
a new computer out of it. For two, you guys really don't care.^^' My dad
took my AIM out of my computer for no reason, I got a 'c' on algebra 2
which is the reason I'm not gonna' get to go to AWA in Atlanta, GA. Next
week, and my grandmother had to go in for an operation today.
*Sighs* - - I even had a cosplay outfit for the weekend too.Shoot. *KAPOW!!!!* Tasuki?! Was that you?! I'll sick Ashitare on you!!!
Tasuki: Wh-what? It was him! *points at Suboshi* Amanda: What was that? Suboshi: Kuso! *sweat drop* I kinda' lost my control over my Ryuuseisui and. Amanda: When me and Ami have kids, remind me never to give them yo yos. Amiboshi: *blush* What? K-Kids? Suboshi: Oooo! I can see it now! Aniki and Amanda, sittin' in a tree! Tasuki: K-*is hit by Amanda* Amanda: Do not taunt my Ami-ai! *hugs Ami* Amiboshi: Why me?! Amanda: Because we were made for each other!
Well, on with the next chapter!^u^
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"Okay guys, I have my stuff read.y." Aiko's stream of thought was lost as she watched the twins reading two horses for the journey.
"Oh that's good. I'll put them on your horse for you."
"Um.D-don't you need a license or something to ride that?"
Both twins gave her funny looks. Suboshi was the first to ask. "What the hell's a license?"
Aiko ignored him. "Um.I really don't think I should get on that thing."
"You're afraid of a horse!" Suboshi stated instead of asking.
"Am not!"
"Are too."
"So what if I am, baka?! I'm still not gonna ride it!"
Suboshi gave an indignant snort. "Then walk."
Aiko huffed. "I will!" She turned to Amiboshi. "Um.just.how far is this capital place?"
"Um, a long ways. It's in another country."
Aiko felt her heart sink. "What am I supposed to do?"
Amiboshi sighed. "Well, you could ride with me or otouto."
Aiko looked like a mouse caught in a trap. 'Great. I can either ride with Mr. Gallant or Mr. Lame.' She reviewed her options twice more and decided she should just give up. "Fine..." She approached his horse on her tip toes trying not to let it know she was there.
Amiboshi tapped her shoulder gently. "Boo."
"Ahhk! Don't do that!!!" She held her hand dramatically over her heart.
"Do you need some help?"
As much as she was afraid to admit it, she did. "Yes," she said barely over a whisper.
He helped her up on the horse and then got on behind her. 'This is going to be a looooong journey,' he thought ruefully.
"54 bottles of root beer on the wall. 54 bottles of root bear! Take one down pass it ar-"
"Knock it off already!!!" Suboshi bellowed. "Gods!!! Can't you shut UP for once?!"
Aiko stopped singing and pouted. "Sorry."
"You should be."
"'Touto."
"Yes Aniki?" He smiled innocently.
The elder sighed. "Why don't you go check up the road a bit. We should reach a city sometime soon."
His brother smiled and bolted off down the road. A long silence followed his leave.
Aiko leaned back on Amiboshi and looked up at the sky. "How much longer are we gonna have?"
"Not too long."
"Good because my butt hurts like heck and your brother isn't helping."
Amiboshi didn't reply to this. He knew that his brother could appear to be a jackass sometimes, but wasn't going to say it audibly.
The silence was unnerving for Aiko though. 'Man.I hope I didn't insult him.Uh oh. What the heck should I do now? Me and my big mouth.'
Soon enough she started singing another song. "Jingle bells! Jingle bells! Jingle all the way!!"
Amiboshi raised an eyebrow. "What is that from?"
"Um.Sorry. It's a Christmas carol."
"Mmm hmm." He decided not to ask her what Christmas was. At least not now of all times.
"If you don't mind me asking, is your brother a skitz?"
"A what?"
"Is he." She twirled her finger above her temple.
He raised an eyebrow. "I don't think so."
"Oh.Gomen."
"You know, you really should give him a chance." Aiko turned around and looked at him which made a slight blush creep over his cheeks.
"Why? He's the one that tried to kill me. I still don't know why either."
"He...uh...thought you were someone else."
"Annnk! Try again." She smiled at him.
Amiboshi sighed. "Well, he was in love with lady Yui and did anything for her. He somehow thought that lady Yui hated the Suzaku no miko. So."
"So." She edged him on.
"He died trying to kill the Suzaku no miko."
Aiko's eyes widened. "He was.But he's.How come.But he's still alive!" She blurted out dumbfoundedly.
"We think Seiryuu let him live."
"The big salamander?"
"Dragon."
"But.I don't understand. What happens if I die? Will I be brought back?"
He paused before he answered. "You won't die because we will protect you."
Aiko felt a blush come across her face and quickly turned around. At that same time, they topped a hill overlooking a city. "Holy." 'This place is huge!!!!' She mused to herself looking at the buisy market place.
Aiko's Thoughts~~~~
Wow.This place is so buisy. We've only been here a few minutes, but.wow!
Chikens and ducks are all over the place! Some kids are chasing one around outside of a house with a white drape over the front. Hmm.I wonder what that's for.Is it someone's b-day?
"Hey, what's up with the ribbon?" I ask Amiboshi. His face went from smiling to frowning in like less then a second! I hope nothings wrong with it.I really don't see how anything could be though.
"It means someone there has died recently."
"Oh my gosh! That's horrible!"
The squirt.AKA Suboshi, frowned worse then usual too.
"I think that's the inn too."
Amiboshi nodded and headed in the building. I followed a few feet behind them. Gosh. We're going to be staying with a dead person.. As my thoughts drifted further off I noticed my eyes had suddenly drifted down. Down to a certain part below the waist of one of my protectors. I blushed and averted my gaze quickly. 'Idiot! No hentai thoughts! No hentai thoughts! Even if he does have a cute ass.Akk! Idiot!!'
"Are you okay?" The younger butt hole asked with less then pure concern.
"Nope! I'm Aiko!" I grinned evily. "I am here to torture you!"
He raised an eyebrow questioningly. "Um.Yeah.I think I'm gonna head on up stairs." He tapped his twin on the shoulder. In all of our fusing, Amiboshi had rented a room already. "Ready?"
The elder nodded. "Yeah. Here. You take this stuff up to the first room on the right. I'm going to get the rest." His twin nodded and took the stuff anxiously.
"Hai Aniki!" He scured his butt up stairs.
"Um.Can you carry your stuff? I have to put the horse in the barn next door."
I blushed remembering what happened a minute ago. "Uh..Y-yeah! Sure!" I quickly unloaded all the things I'd packed and more. Me and my big mouth! I nearly fell over into a pile of.you know, because of it! Oi veh!
I hobbled over to the stairs and made my way up. As I was leaving, I noticed their was a bunch of people all dressed in brown stuff in the room to the right of the main desk. It wasn't that big, but I could see that there was a small coffin in the center of the room. I decided to put my stuff up in the room then ask questions.
I basically fell on the small bed in the room. My legs were about to fall off! God! That was the worst ride! And guess what? I have to do it all over again tomorrow. I always knew I hated horses for a reason.
Suboshi was busying himself with putting things away. When he wasn't looking, I took those weird ball things he had and took off down the stairs again at a much faster pace.
What did he call these things again? Ryuuseisui? Yeah.Shooting star spindles? Weird name for some yo yos. Actually, I've never heard of anyone naming their yo yos before. It's strange. People can name inanimate objects like cars and computers but not yo yos.
"Um, excuse me mister, "I said to the man at the front desk. "If you don't mind my asking, who is the um.deceased?"
The man coughed a little. 'Aww. I bet it was his wife or something. They probably both caught a cold.' "Well miss, that was my third son. I'm afraid the dreamwalker got to him."
"Um, what's a dreamwalker?"
The man furrowed his brow. "It is a terrible creature. I don't rightly know where it origionated from, but it sucks the souls right out of a person." His fist balled up as he talked. "It will enter a person through the mouth- "
"You mean it kisses people?"
"Yes.Yes that is about the just of it. It will take over that person then try to infect someone else. Once it does, it will leave the first body without a soul." Tears started to form in the man's eyes.
"I'm sorry."
"The-the only way to release the souls is by killing that monster!"
'Okay..Man's going mad here! I'd better haul tail out of here.' "Well, I will be sure to..Um, pay my respects when I return." I patted the man on the back then hurried out of the door. 'He almost went psycho on me but.I can't help but feel sorry for him. To loose your son AND your sons' soul? That's just horrible.' I shivered at the mere thought.
I tied the ryuuseisui to my obi. I defiantly don't want Subo-chan arguing with me again. I don't think Amiboshi would like that.
I felt a tug at the said weapon and to my amazement it was spinning wildly. "What the." At that moment, the two balls detatched from either end as if someone was playing tug-o-war and they had won. "Kuso!!!!" I took off after them at a run. Darting between horses and people as I ran. I almost lost sight of them once. Then they turned down an ally.
'What the heck is going on?' I went down the ally and fell to my knees rasping from loss of oxygen. Then..Someone spoke.
"Good evening young lady. Are you lost?"
My heart skipped a beat. I looked up to see a young man holding the spindles in his hands.
"O-oh.No. C-can I have those back? They belong to a friend of mine and."
The man smiled. "Of coarse." He strutted over to me and bent down to help me up. "But you must help me first."
~Amiboshi's POV~
"Shun.Where is Aiko?" I asked otouto.
"Argggg!!! Where are they!?" He tossed a shirt or two out of the drawer.
"Where are what?"
Shun rubbed his temples roughly. "My ryuuseisui are missing! So is that girl.I bet she took them!" "Calm down Shun-chan. Don't jump to conclusions." At that moment, the door to our room opened and Aiko walked in. "There you are!"
"Akk!! My ryuuseisui!" Otouto grabbed at something on Aiko's belt.
I gave him an annoyed look. Surprisingly enough, Aiko smiled. "Sorry Shun- chan. I should have asked first."
Suboshi gave us both a questioning look. "Are you.feeling okay?"
"Not really. Could you get me some water from down stairs please?"
I think my brother was ready to slap her for being so nice. He looked partly afraid of her too. As soon as he left, I walked Aiko to the bed. "What's going on?"
"Nothing's going on silly!" She leaned on my shoulder. I blushed like mad.
"A-Aiko.Can you stop that. What's going on? Tell me." I quickly stood up rigid.
She furrowed her brows. "What? Can't I act strange ever now and again?" She stood up beside me. "Besides, I think I like you." She leaned in close and tried to kiss me. I pushed her out of the way. "Who are you?! You are NOT her!!"
She laughed. "So what if I am not her?" 'Shit this is strange!'
"You're.The dreamwalker aren't you?"
"Hmm, I guess you figured it out huh?" I reached for my flute ready to battle. "You won't be needing that. This girl will die if you kill me."
"Wh-what?"
"If I die, she dies. There is no way for you to beat me. I have you ripe for the picking."
"Aniki!" Suboshi knocked Aiko's body in the jaw. "What the hell is this?"
"You brat!" Tendrils shot forth from Aiko's hand.
Shun jumped out of the way. "What do I do?!"
"I-I don't know.."
"Can't you, like get it to come out of her body or something?"
"You mean exercise her?" Huh.Never done that before I think..I can try though. We have to save her. "It's useless! Once I switch from this body, the girl's soul is mine!"
"Oh no it won't you pervert!" Suboshi's ryuuseisui was spinning madly around him. I have to do it now before that monster hurts her.or my brother. I raise the flute to my lips.
"Aaaaaahhh!!!!" A horrendous scream came from Aiko's body as the music surrounded the spirit in her. "Nooo!! This can't be!!!"
The hight of the notes grew and grew until a loud shock wave burst from Aiko's form. The monster was blown into the wall behind her. It had a black hood-like thing and it was hovering above the ground.
Amiboshi stopped playing the frightening melody and ran to Aiko's limp body.
"Wh-what's going on?" She asked weakly. She looked up at Amiboshi with round eyes. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. What about you?"
"I'm-"
"I think we have bigger problems Aniki!!!" Suboshi shouted dodging a black energy attack.
"Go on. I'm fine." Aiko said just before passing out.
Amiboshi let go of the girl and stood up. "How dare you do that to the Seiryuu no miko!!" He raised his flute to the ready. "Ready 'touto?"
"Hai!" He brought his ryuuseisui hovering up in front of him like a snake.
"Ha ha ha! You stupid fools!! I will take your souls in exchange for hers!" The spectral creature held it's palms together as a burning black light began to form. Amiboshi watched as the specter started to fizzle into being whole.
"Suboshi, attack now!!"
The younger twin had already shot forth his weapon. The spirit watched in horror as the weapon shot through his now full form. Black traces of liquid started oozing from the gap. "No!!!" Three white lights shot forth from the hole and into the surrounding walls. "The spirits are escaping!!" It called out in agony. One by one, the spirits of its victims shot out of the growing hole. As the hole grew, more goose fell on the floor.
"You will pay for this!!" It lunged with all it's strength towards Aiko. Amiboshi reached her first and lept out of the rampaging monsters way.
The monster let out a terrible groan and fell to the ground in a fizzling mess of torn rags and suit.
Breathing heavily, the younger twin put down his weapon and ran to his brother. "Aniki! Is she alright?"
"Yeah. Thank you Shun-chan."
Suboshi's face broke out in a big grin. "All in the description!"
"What happened to that water you were going to get?"
"Ahk! Oops! I'll be right back!" He ducked out of the room. "Promise!!"
The girl opened her eyes. "I feel like I was hit by a sumo wrestler!"
"Nope. Just my brother."
Aiko shrugged. "Close enough. At least I didn't faint this time!"
"Yeah."
Aiko turned towards him. "What? Did I say something?"
"Um.." 'Great.How am I supposed to ask this?' "That monster.Thing.Do you know just what it does to a person while it's in their bodies?"
"Um.Eats their soul?" She shrugged her shoulders. Why was he asking her this after all that had just happened? Heh...Boys.
Amiboshi averted his gaze from Aiko. "That's only after it jumps to the next victim. It feeds off of the persons' desires and.stuff."
Aiko blushed. "I.uh, think I see where you're getting at."
"So." They both said at the same time.
Both of them had turned to look at the same time also. Aiko started blushing heavily. 'Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! I'm getting so nervous! His eyes are so pretty.Pretty? No. Their like.water.' She found herself entranced by his eyes. Something about them reminded her of a river. The swirling emotions and calm spirit within was what really drew her in. The other was almost equally nervous. 'Now what should I do? Does she, um.like me?' He studied her face to see if any signs of fear or disgust in them. Actually, he didn't know what he was looking for. Just some.answer. Some sign to tell him wasn't acting like a total idiot. He drew in a deep breath.. 'I guess this is worth a shot. Here I go.' "D-do you want to uh.Um.Can I." Aiko just blushed even heavier.
"I guess so.Yeah.We can try." Aiko said nervously not knowing what else to say. She had no clue as to how to handle something like this. 'I just can't believe my day. Maybe it's just a dream. I have been 'asleep' for a few hours, so why can't this just be a dream?' She saw Amiboshi trying to lean down to her. 'I guess if it is a dream it's a good one! Oh! What the hay?' With her intentions sorted out and her mind made up she raised up to greet the others lips.
It was pure bliss. It was a short but sweet kiss. Both of their minds were racing with questions that were soon lost anyways. The only thought either could think of was just how much they wanted this one moment to last forever.
All good things must come to an end though. While the two teens were in heaven on Earth, Suboshi and the man from earlier walked in. Suboshi nearly dropped the glass of water. "Aniki!! What are you doing?!"
Amiboshi pulled out of the pure bliss and turned deep red. Aiko also blushed, but hid it better.
"Sh-Shun.Um..We..Uh."
"Can we go to bed now? I'm getting really tired." Aiko said in a near whisper. She was afraid her voice wouldn't work if she rose over the sound level.
Suboshi nodded to the man behind him. "This is the manager or whatever. He said we could use another room since this one is pretty well trashed." He thumbed towards the scene where the melee had taken place.
The man bowed at all three of the teens. "Thank you so very much! Now our son's spirit had returned! I can not thank you enough for defeating the dreamwalker!"
"It's all in a days work." Suboshi gave him a boyish grin. "But can we move to the other room now?"
"Yes, of coarse. Do you need any help?" The man smiled at Amiboshi who was still holding Aiko in his arms.
"N-no thank you. We can do it by ourselves." Amiboshi stuttered.
The man bowed again and smiled whole-heartedly. "Thank you again." With this said, he left to tend to his now living son. Suboshi looked from one to the other. "Now that he's gone, should I worry about what I just saw?" Amiboshi and Aiko winced.
"Shut up!!"
Suboshi put his hands in front of him in surrender. "I was only asking! Oi!!" He picked up an unpacked bag and his forgotten weapon and left to the new room.
Amiboshi finally let go of Aiko and stood up. "Um."
"So." She stared at her fingernails just now noticing how bad she had broken one.
"Did anything happen?"
Aiko blushed even harder. 'Now what am I supposed to say to that?'
Luckily for them both, Suboshi strided back into the room whistling. "Are you two going to help or am I supposed to lug all this stuff to the other room?" He folded his arms I dismay looking at the pair. 'I can not believe this is happening.'
The two jumped up as if the floor was made of coals and immediately started packing the strewn things. Each having difficulty keeping to their task, but glad of the change in the atmosphere.
Aww! *sniff* Wittle Aiko is growing up! And being possessed and steeling from Suboshi.^^'' That's m' girl!
So.Lesse here. One update. Check. I still have to get with my friend for the other story of mine. I am awfully sorry for stretching your patience so much like this.
KT- I got it out finally! Yeah! I loved your story! It was really good! ^^ Can't wait for the next chapter though!
ShadowHawk- Rosie! *glomp*Thanks for all the help! Sap 101!
Chibi-face- Oi!!! I'm soooo sorry about that! Gomen ne! I had accidentally put my friends' names in their instead of the characters' names. I think I fixed it though. I tried twice before and stupid stupid FF.net is messing up things! Oi..- -'' I hope to see you in the future! Thanks for reading my story.
Cookie6- ^^- Thank you. I love getting reviews from people. I hope you liked this chapter.
Welp! Ah! Ja ne wani! (see you later alligator) ~Amanda~
*Sighs* - - I even had a cosplay outfit for the weekend too.Shoot. *KAPOW!!!!* Tasuki?! Was that you?! I'll sick Ashitare on you!!!
Tasuki: Wh-what? It was him! *points at Suboshi* Amanda: What was that? Suboshi: Kuso! *sweat drop* I kinda' lost my control over my Ryuuseisui and. Amanda: When me and Ami have kids, remind me never to give them yo yos. Amiboshi: *blush* What? K-Kids? Suboshi: Oooo! I can see it now! Aniki and Amanda, sittin' in a tree! Tasuki: K-*is hit by Amanda* Amanda: Do not taunt my Ami-ai! *hugs Ami* Amiboshi: Why me?! Amanda: Because we were made for each other!
Well, on with the next chapter!^u^
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"Okay guys, I have my stuff read.y." Aiko's stream of thought was lost as she watched the twins reading two horses for the journey.
"Oh that's good. I'll put them on your horse for you."
"Um.D-don't you need a license or something to ride that?"
Both twins gave her funny looks. Suboshi was the first to ask. "What the hell's a license?"
Aiko ignored him. "Um.I really don't think I should get on that thing."
"You're afraid of a horse!" Suboshi stated instead of asking.
"Am not!"
"Are too."
"So what if I am, baka?! I'm still not gonna ride it!"
Suboshi gave an indignant snort. "Then walk."
Aiko huffed. "I will!" She turned to Amiboshi. "Um.just.how far is this capital place?"
"Um, a long ways. It's in another country."
Aiko felt her heart sink. "What am I supposed to do?"
Amiboshi sighed. "Well, you could ride with me or otouto."
Aiko looked like a mouse caught in a trap. 'Great. I can either ride with Mr. Gallant or Mr. Lame.' She reviewed her options twice more and decided she should just give up. "Fine..." She approached his horse on her tip toes trying not to let it know she was there.
Amiboshi tapped her shoulder gently. "Boo."
"Ahhk! Don't do that!!!" She held her hand dramatically over her heart.
"Do you need some help?"
As much as she was afraid to admit it, she did. "Yes," she said barely over a whisper.
He helped her up on the horse and then got on behind her. 'This is going to be a looooong journey,' he thought ruefully.
"54 bottles of root beer on the wall. 54 bottles of root bear! Take one down pass it ar-"
"Knock it off already!!!" Suboshi bellowed. "Gods!!! Can't you shut UP for once?!"
Aiko stopped singing and pouted. "Sorry."
"You should be."
"'Touto."
"Yes Aniki?" He smiled innocently.
The elder sighed. "Why don't you go check up the road a bit. We should reach a city sometime soon."
His brother smiled and bolted off down the road. A long silence followed his leave.
Aiko leaned back on Amiboshi and looked up at the sky. "How much longer are we gonna have?"
"Not too long."
"Good because my butt hurts like heck and your brother isn't helping."
Amiboshi didn't reply to this. He knew that his brother could appear to be a jackass sometimes, but wasn't going to say it audibly.
The silence was unnerving for Aiko though. 'Man.I hope I didn't insult him.Uh oh. What the heck should I do now? Me and my big mouth.'
Soon enough she started singing another song. "Jingle bells! Jingle bells! Jingle all the way!!"
Amiboshi raised an eyebrow. "What is that from?"
"Um.Sorry. It's a Christmas carol."
"Mmm hmm." He decided not to ask her what Christmas was. At least not now of all times.
"If you don't mind me asking, is your brother a skitz?"
"A what?"
"Is he." She twirled her finger above her temple.
He raised an eyebrow. "I don't think so."
"Oh.Gomen."
"You know, you really should give him a chance." Aiko turned around and looked at him which made a slight blush creep over his cheeks.
"Why? He's the one that tried to kill me. I still don't know why either."
"He...uh...thought you were someone else."
"Annnk! Try again." She smiled at him.
Amiboshi sighed. "Well, he was in love with lady Yui and did anything for her. He somehow thought that lady Yui hated the Suzaku no miko. So."
"So." She edged him on.
"He died trying to kill the Suzaku no miko."
Aiko's eyes widened. "He was.But he's.How come.But he's still alive!" She blurted out dumbfoundedly.
"We think Seiryuu let him live."
"The big salamander?"
"Dragon."
"But.I don't understand. What happens if I die? Will I be brought back?"
He paused before he answered. "You won't die because we will protect you."
Aiko felt a blush come across her face and quickly turned around. At that same time, they topped a hill overlooking a city. "Holy." 'This place is huge!!!!' She mused to herself looking at the buisy market place.
Aiko's Thoughts~~~~
Wow.This place is so buisy. We've only been here a few minutes, but.wow!
Chikens and ducks are all over the place! Some kids are chasing one around outside of a house with a white drape over the front. Hmm.I wonder what that's for.Is it someone's b-day?
"Hey, what's up with the ribbon?" I ask Amiboshi. His face went from smiling to frowning in like less then a second! I hope nothings wrong with it.I really don't see how anything could be though.
"It means someone there has died recently."
"Oh my gosh! That's horrible!"
The squirt.AKA Suboshi, frowned worse then usual too.
"I think that's the inn too."
Amiboshi nodded and headed in the building. I followed a few feet behind them. Gosh. We're going to be staying with a dead person.. As my thoughts drifted further off I noticed my eyes had suddenly drifted down. Down to a certain part below the waist of one of my protectors. I blushed and averted my gaze quickly. 'Idiot! No hentai thoughts! No hentai thoughts! Even if he does have a cute ass.Akk! Idiot!!'
"Are you okay?" The younger butt hole asked with less then pure concern.
"Nope! I'm Aiko!" I grinned evily. "I am here to torture you!"
He raised an eyebrow questioningly. "Um.Yeah.I think I'm gonna head on up stairs." He tapped his twin on the shoulder. In all of our fusing, Amiboshi had rented a room already. "Ready?"
The elder nodded. "Yeah. Here. You take this stuff up to the first room on the right. I'm going to get the rest." His twin nodded and took the stuff anxiously.
"Hai Aniki!" He scured his butt up stairs.
"Um.Can you carry your stuff? I have to put the horse in the barn next door."
I blushed remembering what happened a minute ago. "Uh..Y-yeah! Sure!" I quickly unloaded all the things I'd packed and more. Me and my big mouth! I nearly fell over into a pile of.you know, because of it! Oi veh!
I hobbled over to the stairs and made my way up. As I was leaving, I noticed their was a bunch of people all dressed in brown stuff in the room to the right of the main desk. It wasn't that big, but I could see that there was a small coffin in the center of the room. I decided to put my stuff up in the room then ask questions.
I basically fell on the small bed in the room. My legs were about to fall off! God! That was the worst ride! And guess what? I have to do it all over again tomorrow. I always knew I hated horses for a reason.
Suboshi was busying himself with putting things away. When he wasn't looking, I took those weird ball things he had and took off down the stairs again at a much faster pace.
What did he call these things again? Ryuuseisui? Yeah.Shooting star spindles? Weird name for some yo yos. Actually, I've never heard of anyone naming their yo yos before. It's strange. People can name inanimate objects like cars and computers but not yo yos.
"Um, excuse me mister, "I said to the man at the front desk. "If you don't mind my asking, who is the um.deceased?"
The man coughed a little. 'Aww. I bet it was his wife or something. They probably both caught a cold.' "Well miss, that was my third son. I'm afraid the dreamwalker got to him."
"Um, what's a dreamwalker?"
The man furrowed his brow. "It is a terrible creature. I don't rightly know where it origionated from, but it sucks the souls right out of a person." His fist balled up as he talked. "It will enter a person through the mouth- "
"You mean it kisses people?"
"Yes.Yes that is about the just of it. It will take over that person then try to infect someone else. Once it does, it will leave the first body without a soul." Tears started to form in the man's eyes.
"I'm sorry."
"The-the only way to release the souls is by killing that monster!"
'Okay..Man's going mad here! I'd better haul tail out of here.' "Well, I will be sure to..Um, pay my respects when I return." I patted the man on the back then hurried out of the door. 'He almost went psycho on me but.I can't help but feel sorry for him. To loose your son AND your sons' soul? That's just horrible.' I shivered at the mere thought.
I tied the ryuuseisui to my obi. I defiantly don't want Subo-chan arguing with me again. I don't think Amiboshi would like that.
I felt a tug at the said weapon and to my amazement it was spinning wildly. "What the." At that moment, the two balls detatched from either end as if someone was playing tug-o-war and they had won. "Kuso!!!!" I took off after them at a run. Darting between horses and people as I ran. I almost lost sight of them once. Then they turned down an ally.
'What the heck is going on?' I went down the ally and fell to my knees rasping from loss of oxygen. Then..Someone spoke.
"Good evening young lady. Are you lost?"
My heart skipped a beat. I looked up to see a young man holding the spindles in his hands.
"O-oh.No. C-can I have those back? They belong to a friend of mine and."
The man smiled. "Of coarse." He strutted over to me and bent down to help me up. "But you must help me first."
~Amiboshi's POV~
"Shun.Where is Aiko?" I asked otouto.
"Argggg!!! Where are they!?" He tossed a shirt or two out of the drawer.
"Where are what?"
Shun rubbed his temples roughly. "My ryuuseisui are missing! So is that girl.I bet she took them!" "Calm down Shun-chan. Don't jump to conclusions." At that moment, the door to our room opened and Aiko walked in. "There you are!"
"Akk!! My ryuuseisui!" Otouto grabbed at something on Aiko's belt.
I gave him an annoyed look. Surprisingly enough, Aiko smiled. "Sorry Shun- chan. I should have asked first."
Suboshi gave us both a questioning look. "Are you.feeling okay?"
"Not really. Could you get me some water from down stairs please?"
I think my brother was ready to slap her for being so nice. He looked partly afraid of her too. As soon as he left, I walked Aiko to the bed. "What's going on?"
"Nothing's going on silly!" She leaned on my shoulder. I blushed like mad.
"A-Aiko.Can you stop that. What's going on? Tell me." I quickly stood up rigid.
She furrowed her brows. "What? Can't I act strange ever now and again?" She stood up beside me. "Besides, I think I like you." She leaned in close and tried to kiss me. I pushed her out of the way. "Who are you?! You are NOT her!!"
She laughed. "So what if I am not her?" 'Shit this is strange!'
"You're.The dreamwalker aren't you?"
"Hmm, I guess you figured it out huh?" I reached for my flute ready to battle. "You won't be needing that. This girl will die if you kill me."
"Wh-what?"
"If I die, she dies. There is no way for you to beat me. I have you ripe for the picking."
"Aniki!" Suboshi knocked Aiko's body in the jaw. "What the hell is this?"
"You brat!" Tendrils shot forth from Aiko's hand.
Shun jumped out of the way. "What do I do?!"
"I-I don't know.."
"Can't you, like get it to come out of her body or something?"
"You mean exercise her?" Huh.Never done that before I think..I can try though. We have to save her. "It's useless! Once I switch from this body, the girl's soul is mine!"
"Oh no it won't you pervert!" Suboshi's ryuuseisui was spinning madly around him. I have to do it now before that monster hurts her.or my brother. I raise the flute to my lips.
"Aaaaaahhh!!!!" A horrendous scream came from Aiko's body as the music surrounded the spirit in her. "Nooo!! This can't be!!!"
The hight of the notes grew and grew until a loud shock wave burst from Aiko's form. The monster was blown into the wall behind her. It had a black hood-like thing and it was hovering above the ground.
Amiboshi stopped playing the frightening melody and ran to Aiko's limp body.
"Wh-what's going on?" She asked weakly. She looked up at Amiboshi with round eyes. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. What about you?"
"I'm-"
"I think we have bigger problems Aniki!!!" Suboshi shouted dodging a black energy attack.
"Go on. I'm fine." Aiko said just before passing out.
Amiboshi let go of the girl and stood up. "How dare you do that to the Seiryuu no miko!!" He raised his flute to the ready. "Ready 'touto?"
"Hai!" He brought his ryuuseisui hovering up in front of him like a snake.
"Ha ha ha! You stupid fools!! I will take your souls in exchange for hers!" The spectral creature held it's palms together as a burning black light began to form. Amiboshi watched as the specter started to fizzle into being whole.
"Suboshi, attack now!!"
The younger twin had already shot forth his weapon. The spirit watched in horror as the weapon shot through his now full form. Black traces of liquid started oozing from the gap. "No!!!" Three white lights shot forth from the hole and into the surrounding walls. "The spirits are escaping!!" It called out in agony. One by one, the spirits of its victims shot out of the growing hole. As the hole grew, more goose fell on the floor.
"You will pay for this!!" It lunged with all it's strength towards Aiko. Amiboshi reached her first and lept out of the rampaging monsters way.
The monster let out a terrible groan and fell to the ground in a fizzling mess of torn rags and suit.
Breathing heavily, the younger twin put down his weapon and ran to his brother. "Aniki! Is she alright?"
"Yeah. Thank you Shun-chan."
Suboshi's face broke out in a big grin. "All in the description!"
"What happened to that water you were going to get?"
"Ahk! Oops! I'll be right back!" He ducked out of the room. "Promise!!"
The girl opened her eyes. "I feel like I was hit by a sumo wrestler!"
"Nope. Just my brother."
Aiko shrugged. "Close enough. At least I didn't faint this time!"
"Yeah."
Aiko turned towards him. "What? Did I say something?"
"Um.." 'Great.How am I supposed to ask this?' "That monster.Thing.Do you know just what it does to a person while it's in their bodies?"
"Um.Eats their soul?" She shrugged her shoulders. Why was he asking her this after all that had just happened? Heh...Boys.
Amiboshi averted his gaze from Aiko. "That's only after it jumps to the next victim. It feeds off of the persons' desires and.stuff."
Aiko blushed. "I.uh, think I see where you're getting at."
"So." They both said at the same time.
Both of them had turned to look at the same time also. Aiko started blushing heavily. 'Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! I'm getting so nervous! His eyes are so pretty.Pretty? No. Their like.water.' She found herself entranced by his eyes. Something about them reminded her of a river. The swirling emotions and calm spirit within was what really drew her in. The other was almost equally nervous. 'Now what should I do? Does she, um.like me?' He studied her face to see if any signs of fear or disgust in them. Actually, he didn't know what he was looking for. Just some.answer. Some sign to tell him wasn't acting like a total idiot. He drew in a deep breath.. 'I guess this is worth a shot. Here I go.' "D-do you want to uh.Um.Can I." Aiko just blushed even heavier.
"I guess so.Yeah.We can try." Aiko said nervously not knowing what else to say. She had no clue as to how to handle something like this. 'I just can't believe my day. Maybe it's just a dream. I have been 'asleep' for a few hours, so why can't this just be a dream?' She saw Amiboshi trying to lean down to her. 'I guess if it is a dream it's a good one! Oh! What the hay?' With her intentions sorted out and her mind made up she raised up to greet the others lips.
It was pure bliss. It was a short but sweet kiss. Both of their minds were racing with questions that were soon lost anyways. The only thought either could think of was just how much they wanted this one moment to last forever.
All good things must come to an end though. While the two teens were in heaven on Earth, Suboshi and the man from earlier walked in. Suboshi nearly dropped the glass of water. "Aniki!! What are you doing?!"
Amiboshi pulled out of the pure bliss and turned deep red. Aiko also blushed, but hid it better.
"Sh-Shun.Um..We..Uh."
"Can we go to bed now? I'm getting really tired." Aiko said in a near whisper. She was afraid her voice wouldn't work if she rose over the sound level.
Suboshi nodded to the man behind him. "This is the manager or whatever. He said we could use another room since this one is pretty well trashed." He thumbed towards the scene where the melee had taken place.
The man bowed at all three of the teens. "Thank you so very much! Now our son's spirit had returned! I can not thank you enough for defeating the dreamwalker!"
"It's all in a days work." Suboshi gave him a boyish grin. "But can we move to the other room now?"
"Yes, of coarse. Do you need any help?" The man smiled at Amiboshi who was still holding Aiko in his arms.
"N-no thank you. We can do it by ourselves." Amiboshi stuttered.
The man bowed again and smiled whole-heartedly. "Thank you again." With this said, he left to tend to his now living son. Suboshi looked from one to the other. "Now that he's gone, should I worry about what I just saw?" Amiboshi and Aiko winced.
"Shut up!!"
Suboshi put his hands in front of him in surrender. "I was only asking! Oi!!" He picked up an unpacked bag and his forgotten weapon and left to the new room.
Amiboshi finally let go of Aiko and stood up. "Um."
"So." She stared at her fingernails just now noticing how bad she had broken one.
"Did anything happen?"
Aiko blushed even harder. 'Now what am I supposed to say to that?'
Luckily for them both, Suboshi strided back into the room whistling. "Are you two going to help or am I supposed to lug all this stuff to the other room?" He folded his arms I dismay looking at the pair. 'I can not believe this is happening.'
The two jumped up as if the floor was made of coals and immediately started packing the strewn things. Each having difficulty keeping to their task, but glad of the change in the atmosphere.
Aww! *sniff* Wittle Aiko is growing up! And being possessed and steeling from Suboshi.^^'' That's m' girl!
So.Lesse here. One update. Check. I still have to get with my friend for the other story of mine. I am awfully sorry for stretching your patience so much like this.
KT- I got it out finally! Yeah! I loved your story! It was really good! ^^ Can't wait for the next chapter though!
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Chibi-face- Oi!!! I'm soooo sorry about that! Gomen ne! I had accidentally put my friends' names in their instead of the characters' names. I think I fixed it though. I tried twice before and stupid stupid FF.net is messing up things! Oi..- -'' I hope to see you in the future! Thanks for reading my story.
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