Because my computer wasn't working properly, my lovely Dell Computer Corporation had no choice but to reinstall my programming, which resulted in deleting all of my previous files, including the 4th chapter of Petz and Saphir. Now I know it would have been smart to put the 4th chapter on a floppy disk, but that would have only worked if I had a floppy disk and my computer allowed me to put it on the floppy disk. So, sayoonara to all my files and folders. I'm going to try and write the 4th chapter to the best of my ability and to the best of my remembrance of how I had it before. Also, this chapter will be short because I'm planning something for the 5th or 6th chapter.
Beruchier: I don't believe this… Saphir isn't really Saphir…?
Koan: This is crazy… I mean only being allowed to dwell on this earth for 24 hours, only to be pulled back into the underworld with force…?
Mako: Hey, did everyone come here to stand in disbelief, or did everyone come here to enjoy this meal? Come on, come on. Petz, Saphir, you two sit here, Calaveras, Beruchier, you two sit across from them, and me and Koan will sit here. Is everyone okay with that?
All: Hai.
(An hour later)
Petz: Mako-chan, that was terrific. You always do such a wonderful job in your cooking!
Koan: Mako-chan, if I could eat anymore, I would eat a few more plates. That was delicious! You must give me the recipe!
Beruchier: That was delicious, but I'm begging you for all of our sakes… We love living, please don't give Koan the recipe…
Koan: Hey! What's that supposed to mean, huh?!
Beruchier: I can't help it if your cooking is enough to kill everyone on Earth.
Koan: What?!
(Koan and Beruchier begin to fight in the background)
Calaveras: Mako-chan, please excuse my sisters. That meal was wonderful. Koan! Beruchier! Stop! We're leaving now.
Koan and Beruchier: Why?
Calaveras: Because you've already made fools of yourselves in front of everyone and I also believe it's time for Petz and Saphir to have some time together. Okay?
Koan and Beruchier: Alright.
Koan, Beruchier, and Calaveras: See you later Mako-chan, Neesan, Saphir!
(Koan, Beruchier, and Calaveras leave)
Petz: I think it's time we also leave. I'm going to take Saphir to Rei-chan's shrine, okay?
Mako: Are you asking me? Don't. It's your choice. Go have fun! (laughs) But not too much fun!
(Petz and Saphir blush and look down)
Mako (laughing): See you guys later! Have fun!
(Petz and Saphir are seen walking down the park they came from earlier)
Saphir: So, this "Rei…" Who is she?
Petz: She's a good friend of mines, just like Mako-chan. Rei-chan owns a shrine, however. Her dream is to be the chief priestess of her grandfather's shrine, Hikawa Shrine.
Saphir: That's an interesting dream… Say, Petz. I have a question of you.
Petz: What is it?
Saphir: Can we stop by your other friend's home? Sailor Moon?
Petz: Usagi-chan's house? Why do you need to stop there?
Saphir: I just need to deliver a message to her, from my Niisan.
Petz (looking worried): Alright. After Rei-chan's shrine.
(Saphir grabs Petz's waist and holds her; Petz blushes)
Saphir: You have no need to worry, my dear Petz. It's nothing bad. If anything, Niisan said that she would know what he meant when I told her.
Petz: I'm not worried. Now that I'm with you.
(She leans on Saphir's shoulder; A few minutes later, they are standing in front of Rei's shrine)
Petz: Let's go up; Rei should still be working, it's only 5:00.
(They walk up the stairs where they see Rei in her shrine maiden clothes sweeping; Rei senses that something is wrong)
Petz: Hi Rei-chan! What's going on?
Rei: Hi Petz!
(Rei notices Saphir)
Rei: Petz! What is going on here? I thought that Saphir was… This isn't right at all!
Petz: Stop jumping to conclusions! I'll explain the story to you and then you can tell everyone else, because frankly, I am becoming weary of telling everyone!
(Petz tells Rei the long story of Saphir's 24 hour return)
Rei: Petz, believe me when I say this. This is all good for you, but, somehow, this just isn't right. Anyway, what did you stop here for?
Petz: Well, Tanabata is coming up soon, and I was wondering… Do you have a Tanabata bamboo we can make a wish on? (A/N: "Tanabata" is a holiday in Japan held on July 7th. It is a legend about the daughter of the Lord of Heaven, Shokujo, and her marriage to Kengyu, the cattle herder. Once married, Kengyu and Shokujo did nothing but play and strayed from their duties. This angered the Lord of Heaven, and he separated the two of them, only allowing them to meet once a year on the seventh of July.)
Rei: Oh my gosh, Tanabata… Well, I do, but I think I'm going to stop with this Tanabata thing next year. (She leads them over to the Tanabata bamboo) I looked on the plant, and all I saw was nothing but wishes for boyfriends! It seems you're happy, so I know you won't be making a wish for a boyfriend. Let me go get the Tanabata wishing scrolls. Be right back.
Saphir: Tanabata? I don't get it…
Petz: On Tanabata, the day when the cattle herder Kengyu and the Lord of Heaven's daughter Shokujo are allowed to meet, you are supposed to make a wish that is supposed to come true. You leave your wish on a Tanabata bamboo, and hopefully it comes true. (A/N: Please excuse the redundancy, I'm tired.)
Saphir: Oh.
Rei: I'm back. Here you guys go, pens and Tanabata scrolls. When you're done, just let me know. Make sure you think really hard about your wish!
(A few minutes pass; Petz and Saphir write their wishes)
Petz: Rei-chan, we're done!
Rei: Alright. (Rei takes the scrolls) Let's see, where can we put these wishes…? Oh! Okay, I'll put them over here. That was on me, don't worry about paying. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Petz: Thanks, Rei-chan. That's it, nothing else.
Rei: Alright! Thanks! Hey, Saphir…
Saphir: Yeah?
Rei: Use your time wisely. Treat her well. Don't disappoint her.
Saphir: Alright, thank you.
(Petz and Saphir leave)
Alright, that was the 4th chapter. Did you like it? I thought it was okay. It would have been better if I had the original. If you wanna know more about the Tanabata holiday, I think going to www.google.com and typing "Tanabata holiday in Japan" would give you what you need/want. But please, do that after you review! Review and tell me what you think about the 4th chapter. Thanx!!!!
