Title: Chibi Gravity
Author: Orange Rose
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Gravitation...I only SHRUNK them. I also don't own any amusement parks from Florida...I only LIVE there. ^-^
Rating: R
Note: In order for this fic to work, I had to tamper with ages--that is- K, Tohma, Sakano, Mika, Noriko, and Ryuichi are about 13 while Mika's 12 and Yuki's 11. Tatsuha is 10 while Shuichi and Hiroshi are about 9 (the same with Aizawa and his friends) and Suguru is 7.
One last note: Shuichi's POV.
Key: (can't believe I'm actually doing a "key" section) ','= thoughts {,}= flashbacks -*-, -*- = change of scene
Part 4: Chibi Ryuichi
{ I peered at the auditorium and saw that Five judges were seated at the front of a wide stage in the school's auditorium. The first judge was a stern-looking woman with straight black hair tucked into a ponytail. The judge next to her was a nervous American with many freckles and strawberry blonde hair. The first judge sent a side-ways glare at the young man seated beside her. The American froze under her glare and immediately stopped fidgeting with his clipboard. Beside the American sat a quiet elderly man with a moustache and a sleepy face. Next to the elderly man sat an excited lady with waist-length brown hair and glimmering green eyes. At the end sat a serious man whose height surpassed the others. He appeared to be staring intently at the blue curtains waiting for the performing students to begin.
Two rows of empty seats resided behind the judges, followed by the rest of the entire school. I found that many of the teachers fought to keep order. The rest of the school's administration made sure that all the students were with their proper classes. I stopped peering at the auditorium and dragged myself back behind the stage. I smiled nervously as a blue-eyed boy passed by me and stepped unto the stage after sending me an encouraging nod. A hush came across the auditorium as the blue curtains slowly drifted open and said boy was revealed standing in front a microphone and clutching a pink bunny tightly against himself...
Everyone watched eagerly as the boy fumbled with the microphone a bit. I admired the boy's courage for being the first one to perform. Not everyone agreed with my point of view. Most of the students were ready to laugh at a moment's notice when, suddenly, something strange occurred. A soft melody trilled throughout the auditorium, accelerating to a vivacious beat that consumed the boy's senses. Several people held their breaths as the speakers announced the boy's name and the song he was to sing.
"This is Sakuma, Ryuichi. Thirteen." the announcer explained. "He will be singing 'Stubborn Attitude'." [1]
The music in the background grew louder in volume. I watched in awe as Ryuichi closed his eyes in concentration before slowly opening them again. This time, his eyes held a deep emotion as he straightened up and looked at the people gathered in the auditorium. As soon as he began to sing, the audience was entranced. Hell, I was entranced! A slow, deliberate smile spread on Ryuichi's lips as he let the music flow within and without him. When the song ended, the auditorium was still silent for a moment before applause filled its place.
Ryuichi bowed. "Arigatou, na no da!" he cried cheerfully before skipping happily off the stage and grinning at me.
After finally snapping out of the trance that Ryuichi held me in, I went back to peering at the auditorium. The five judges were writing several notes fervently unto their clipboards...}
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"What next? What next? What next? What next? What next? What next?" asked a thrilled Ryuichi as we unboarded the Phoenix ride.
I staggered against Eiri for support and saw that the others seemed as if they were ready to hurl at any second.
"I don't want to go on any rides for a long while," I mumbled. I glared at Hiro when he began snickering. "Everything would have been fine if you hadn't tricked me into opening my eyes when the boat flipped over!"
"It was too funny," Hiroshi taunted. "I couldn't help it!"
"Whew!" Ayaka exhaled. "I don't know about you guys, but the sun is beginning to scorch me."
"It IS getting a bit hot," Mika agreed.
"Why don't we go to the Congo River Rapids?" Suguru suggested. "They say that it's a fun water ride."
"If that's true, then the line must be deadly long," Noriko complained.
"But, it could be worth it," Tohma countered. "With such a big group, we'll have loads to talk about and won't be bored."
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So, there I was in the longest line I had ever seen. Tohma was right, though. Amongst the twelve of us, the line seemed to dissipate. By the time we had to board the ride, we were all basically familiar with each other's life stories. The ride operator had us all seated in the same round raft. I sat with Tohma to my left and Eiri at my right. Beside Eiri was his sister, Mika. Next to Mika sat Tatsuha and Ryuichi. Next to them sat Suguru and Hiroshi. Next to Hiroshi was Ayaka and K. Across from Tohma and me were Sakano and Noriko.
We were knocked into each other a bit when the round float moved. Then, we drifted slowly into calm water. I was beginning to enjoy the ride when the water began to send us faster. Across from me, Noriko and Sakano shrieked as water leaked through their area. I was so amused by the others getting wet that I failed to realize that I was to be next. I looked up as we passed the bridge we had crossed earlier and spotted several people aiming large water guns at Tohma and me. I saw a large glob of water heading towards me and ducked, leaving Tohma with most of the impact.
I heard Tohma splutter and turned away as he sent a glare at me. Halfway into the ride, we were all thoroughly drenched. My eyes widened as I saw a large curtain of water in the distance. As our float went through the water, Ayaka and K received most of the shower. We cheered as the end of the ride became visible. I let my guard down like everyone else only to flinch as water shot from the sides of the area that Tohma and I were in.
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Drenched, yet somewhat happy, we all decided to ride another roller coaster in order to get dry. I failed to see the logic in this, but we were already in line by the time I came to realize it. Leaning against the railing, I let myself drift into the conversation that Eiri and Tohma were having. No one could care less about when the Kumba roller coaster was built and who the designers were, but Eiri seemed to make it all sound very interesting.
"This is one of the fastest rides in the park," Eiri cooed. "I think it's even faster than the Gwazi."
"It can't be faster than the Gwazi," Hiroshi countered from behind Tohma. "The Gwazi is the newest ride here."
"Just because it is the most recent attraction," Eiri corrected. "It does not mean that it is the fastest ride."
Tohma looked from Eiri to Hiroshi and back again before interrupting. "I think we're next."
Thus, we boarded the Kumba. I ended up in the first cart along with Eiri's sister. Eiri continued chatting with Tohma behind us. Behind Tohma, Hiroshi was seated next to Ayaka. Behind Hiroshi was Ryuichi and Tatsuha. Behind Tatsuha was Noriko and K. In the last cart sat Sakano and Suguru. As the roller coaster ascended, I heard Ryuichi thwap Tatsuha with his plush bunny and Noriko clearly strangling K. [2]
"Let go of my hand, na no da!" Ryuichi argued.
"Never, my honey!" Tatsuha claimed while latching on tighter to Ryuichi.
"How dare you say that my hair isn't as nice as yours!?" Noriko complained while tugging on K's blond locks. "My hair is absolutely beauti- FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!"
Noriko didn't get to finish her sentence before the roller coaster dived. She apparently didn't let go of K's hair properly, either, because her face ended up covered by K's hair in one of the pictures that were taken while we were on the Kumba...
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[1]- Don't ask. I thought "Sleepless Beauty," "Shining Collection," and "Stubborn Attitude" just worked like "ABC?" Anyone else see it? SA, SB, and SC?
[2]- You all must be wondering how I managed to mix everyone up for nearly every different ride. *sweatdrops while crossing her fingers behind her back* I did NOT pull names out of a hat in order to see who sits with who.
*-*TBC*-*
One quick note: Sorry for taking so long for uploading the next chapter. It was out of my hands. I had my own vacation to worry about (I was in Puerto Rico for a wedding)! What's sad is that my vacation was nowhere as interesting as the vacation of THIS chibi Gravity cast. *sweatdrop* Again, thanks to my muse-in-borrow, Chardae and my beta-reader Windy-chan! ^-^
Mizuko: At the rate I'm going, these characters will still be in vacation by the time CHRISTMAS comes. *ducks and hides* I'm trying to catch up, though! Really I am! I even know how the fic will end!
P.C. Helfier: I'm working on it. In fact, I'm going to work non-stop for a few days because I feel so bad!
Hikaru Itsuko: My muse is doing better. They work the poor employee's to death in that park! Come to think of it, I was thinking of doodling the cast chibified, but it wouldn't matter because I am scanner-less. ^^;;
Chardae: What things did I forget? I actually forgot something?
Meisme: Don't worry, I'll continue. However, it would be a bit mean if the fic ended up continuing throughout winter because then everyone would glare at the computer screen while complaining about the cold and wishing that the summer didn't end so quickly!
Seraph: My muse and I will be going back to school soon, but I will keep updating regardless.
For all of you: The chapters seem to be getting a bit long (or is it just me?). WOULD you all mind if I continued this fic throughout the fall? And do you mind strange, longer chapters?
Author: Orange Rose
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Gravitation...I only SHRUNK them. I also don't own any amusement parks from Florida...I only LIVE there. ^-^
Rating: R
Note: In order for this fic to work, I had to tamper with ages--that is- K, Tohma, Sakano, Mika, Noriko, and Ryuichi are about 13 while Mika's 12 and Yuki's 11. Tatsuha is 10 while Shuichi and Hiroshi are about 9 (the same with Aizawa and his friends) and Suguru is 7.
One last note: Shuichi's POV.
Key: (can't believe I'm actually doing a "key" section) ','= thoughts {,}= flashbacks -*-, -*- = change of scene
Part 4: Chibi Ryuichi
{ I peered at the auditorium and saw that Five judges were seated at the front of a wide stage in the school's auditorium. The first judge was a stern-looking woman with straight black hair tucked into a ponytail. The judge next to her was a nervous American with many freckles and strawberry blonde hair. The first judge sent a side-ways glare at the young man seated beside her. The American froze under her glare and immediately stopped fidgeting with his clipboard. Beside the American sat a quiet elderly man with a moustache and a sleepy face. Next to the elderly man sat an excited lady with waist-length brown hair and glimmering green eyes. At the end sat a serious man whose height surpassed the others. He appeared to be staring intently at the blue curtains waiting for the performing students to begin.
Two rows of empty seats resided behind the judges, followed by the rest of the entire school. I found that many of the teachers fought to keep order. The rest of the school's administration made sure that all the students were with their proper classes. I stopped peering at the auditorium and dragged myself back behind the stage. I smiled nervously as a blue-eyed boy passed by me and stepped unto the stage after sending me an encouraging nod. A hush came across the auditorium as the blue curtains slowly drifted open and said boy was revealed standing in front a microphone and clutching a pink bunny tightly against himself...
Everyone watched eagerly as the boy fumbled with the microphone a bit. I admired the boy's courage for being the first one to perform. Not everyone agreed with my point of view. Most of the students were ready to laugh at a moment's notice when, suddenly, something strange occurred. A soft melody trilled throughout the auditorium, accelerating to a vivacious beat that consumed the boy's senses. Several people held their breaths as the speakers announced the boy's name and the song he was to sing.
"This is Sakuma, Ryuichi. Thirteen." the announcer explained. "He will be singing 'Stubborn Attitude'." [1]
The music in the background grew louder in volume. I watched in awe as Ryuichi closed his eyes in concentration before slowly opening them again. This time, his eyes held a deep emotion as he straightened up and looked at the people gathered in the auditorium. As soon as he began to sing, the audience was entranced. Hell, I was entranced! A slow, deliberate smile spread on Ryuichi's lips as he let the music flow within and without him. When the song ended, the auditorium was still silent for a moment before applause filled its place.
Ryuichi bowed. "Arigatou, na no da!" he cried cheerfully before skipping happily off the stage and grinning at me.
After finally snapping out of the trance that Ryuichi held me in, I went back to peering at the auditorium. The five judges were writing several notes fervently unto their clipboards...}
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
"What next? What next? What next? What next? What next? What next?" asked a thrilled Ryuichi as we unboarded the Phoenix ride.
I staggered against Eiri for support and saw that the others seemed as if they were ready to hurl at any second.
"I don't want to go on any rides for a long while," I mumbled. I glared at Hiro when he began snickering. "Everything would have been fine if you hadn't tricked me into opening my eyes when the boat flipped over!"
"It was too funny," Hiroshi taunted. "I couldn't help it!"
"Whew!" Ayaka exhaled. "I don't know about you guys, but the sun is beginning to scorch me."
"It IS getting a bit hot," Mika agreed.
"Why don't we go to the Congo River Rapids?" Suguru suggested. "They say that it's a fun water ride."
"If that's true, then the line must be deadly long," Noriko complained.
"But, it could be worth it," Tohma countered. "With such a big group, we'll have loads to talk about and won't be bored."
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
So, there I was in the longest line I had ever seen. Tohma was right, though. Amongst the twelve of us, the line seemed to dissipate. By the time we had to board the ride, we were all basically familiar with each other's life stories. The ride operator had us all seated in the same round raft. I sat with Tohma to my left and Eiri at my right. Beside Eiri was his sister, Mika. Next to Mika sat Tatsuha and Ryuichi. Next to them sat Suguru and Hiroshi. Next to Hiroshi was Ayaka and K. Across from Tohma and me were Sakano and Noriko.
We were knocked into each other a bit when the round float moved. Then, we drifted slowly into calm water. I was beginning to enjoy the ride when the water began to send us faster. Across from me, Noriko and Sakano shrieked as water leaked through their area. I was so amused by the others getting wet that I failed to realize that I was to be next. I looked up as we passed the bridge we had crossed earlier and spotted several people aiming large water guns at Tohma and me. I saw a large glob of water heading towards me and ducked, leaving Tohma with most of the impact.
I heard Tohma splutter and turned away as he sent a glare at me. Halfway into the ride, we were all thoroughly drenched. My eyes widened as I saw a large curtain of water in the distance. As our float went through the water, Ayaka and K received most of the shower. We cheered as the end of the ride became visible. I let my guard down like everyone else only to flinch as water shot from the sides of the area that Tohma and I were in.
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
Drenched, yet somewhat happy, we all decided to ride another roller coaster in order to get dry. I failed to see the logic in this, but we were already in line by the time I came to realize it. Leaning against the railing, I let myself drift into the conversation that Eiri and Tohma were having. No one could care less about when the Kumba roller coaster was built and who the designers were, but Eiri seemed to make it all sound very interesting.
"This is one of the fastest rides in the park," Eiri cooed. "I think it's even faster than the Gwazi."
"It can't be faster than the Gwazi," Hiroshi countered from behind Tohma. "The Gwazi is the newest ride here."
"Just because it is the most recent attraction," Eiri corrected. "It does not mean that it is the fastest ride."
Tohma looked from Eiri to Hiroshi and back again before interrupting. "I think we're next."
Thus, we boarded the Kumba. I ended up in the first cart along with Eiri's sister. Eiri continued chatting with Tohma behind us. Behind Tohma, Hiroshi was seated next to Ayaka. Behind Hiroshi was Ryuichi and Tatsuha. Behind Tatsuha was Noriko and K. In the last cart sat Sakano and Suguru. As the roller coaster ascended, I heard Ryuichi thwap Tatsuha with his plush bunny and Noriko clearly strangling K. [2]
"Let go of my hand, na no da!" Ryuichi argued.
"Never, my honey!" Tatsuha claimed while latching on tighter to Ryuichi.
"How dare you say that my hair isn't as nice as yours!?" Noriko complained while tugging on K's blond locks. "My hair is absolutely beauti- FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!"
Noriko didn't get to finish her sentence before the roller coaster dived. She apparently didn't let go of K's hair properly, either, because her face ended up covered by K's hair in one of the pictures that were taken while we were on the Kumba...
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[1]- Don't ask. I thought "Sleepless Beauty," "Shining Collection," and "Stubborn Attitude" just worked like "ABC?" Anyone else see it? SA, SB, and SC?
[2]- You all must be wondering how I managed to mix everyone up for nearly every different ride. *sweatdrops while crossing her fingers behind her back* I did NOT pull names out of a hat in order to see who sits with who.
*-*TBC*-*
One quick note: Sorry for taking so long for uploading the next chapter. It was out of my hands. I had my own vacation to worry about (I was in Puerto Rico for a wedding)! What's sad is that my vacation was nowhere as interesting as the vacation of THIS chibi Gravity cast. *sweatdrop* Again, thanks to my muse-in-borrow, Chardae and my beta-reader Windy-chan! ^-^
Mizuko: At the rate I'm going, these characters will still be in vacation by the time CHRISTMAS comes. *ducks and hides* I'm trying to catch up, though! Really I am! I even know how the fic will end!
P.C. Helfier: I'm working on it. In fact, I'm going to work non-stop for a few days because I feel so bad!
Hikaru Itsuko: My muse is doing better. They work the poor employee's to death in that park! Come to think of it, I was thinking of doodling the cast chibified, but it wouldn't matter because I am scanner-less. ^^;;
Chardae: What things did I forget? I actually forgot something?
Meisme: Don't worry, I'll continue. However, it would be a bit mean if the fic ended up continuing throughout winter because then everyone would glare at the computer screen while complaining about the cold and wishing that the summer didn't end so quickly!
Seraph: My muse and I will be going back to school soon, but I will keep updating regardless.
For all of you: The chapters seem to be getting a bit long (or is it just me?). WOULD you all mind if I continued this fic throughout the fall? And do you mind strange, longer chapters?