Brothers In Spirit
Disclaimer: We do not own Takuya, Izumi, Junpei, Tomoki and ...sniff sniff Kouchi or Kouji. Please RR!!
Authors' notes: This is our second fic so we really hope you will enjoy it!
Pairing(s): Koukou (brotherly) and maybe Kozumi or Izuichi later onwardsWarning: Please do not read this fic if you are a Junpei (JP) fan. (contains Junpei bashing)
4th part of Story:
Izumi's P.oV."Izumi!" I heard Kouji yell and try to grab onto a part of my tent. "A little help here..." he groaned as Kouichi ran over to help him out."What's going on out-wha?" I heard Takuya ask. Everything was dark, so I couldn't tell what was happening out there, but gave a sigh of relief when I felt my tent and I, being heaved upwards. As a reached solid ground, I scrambled out to find the three boys who helped me spread-angled on the ground, gasping for breath. Kimberly ran up to me, and hugged me happily. I smiled shakily to live through it all. (Kat: Hm...Kim doesn't act like that. Sorri Kim xP)"Thanks a lot you guys," I said appreciatively, "I owe you my life.""Well you could treat us for dinner you know!" Takuya said thoughtfully, as Kouichi shrugged and Kouji stared off into space."Hey, what's up with all the noise," Junpei grumbled as he stepped out of his tent. I glared at him."Wow, Izumi, what happened to your tent?" We all ignored him."Well since we're all awake now, we might as well get a move on," Kouichi said, changing the subject, as he started to pack up. The rest of us agreed, except for the clueless Junpei.Suddenly, we saw a huge helicopter hovered over us."Everyone in this area must evacuate immediately. I repeat, everyone in this area must evacuate immediately" someone yelled."Hey! Here, over here!" we all started shouting and waving our hands (except Kouji of course who merely stood there) and we all clambered into the helicopter.-----Back at Class-----"Well class, since our fieldtrip has fortunately been canceled," she grinned, as if Junpei had just died, "we can resume to our regular day classes." The whole class groaned.(Kate: Very sorry to all Junpei fans if any of you didn't heed my warnings. I don't mean it, and personally, I don't hate Junpei at all. He's a great guy... but hey it's my story right? :P Sorry again)
"Class, take out your math textbook. Since you have the weekend, and do pages 78-84. I want it all finished by Monday." The class grumbled but did what she said.-----After School-----
"Aw man... I can't believe this," Takuya complained, "just when I thought there wasn't going to be homework. Oh well... its Friday so we won't have school tomorrow."
I suddenly just thought of something."Um... Takuya, let's talk!" I dragged him away from the others."What is it?" he mumbled, obviously still irritated."Don't you remember? Kouji's and Kouichi's birthday's tomorrow!" I inquired."Oh yeah...""Let's have a party for them."Takuya nodded optimistically. "Sure! Where do you plan to--""What party are you talking about?" a voice interrupted behind me. It was Kouji. I guessed that he had forgotten about Kouichi and his own birthday."Oh, nothing." We grinned innocently. Kouji narrowed his eyes."Wow, look at the time! Gotta go, bye!" After that, Takuya ran off. It was clear that he just wanted to get out of trouble. Looked like I wasn't going to get any help from Takuya. In my head, I start planning the birthday party."Um..." Kouji stared at me confused, and looking a bit annoyed. I wondered where I should host this party."Hey listen Kouji, are you busy this Saturday?" I asked sweetly. He looked surprised."I guess not...""Great!" I hugged him happily. He stiffened."Hello? Did you forget about us?" Junpei asked irritably. Kouichi seemed to have left without a word, leaving Junpei with a bored Kimberly."Are you lovebirds finished yet?" Kimberly gave us a very fake sarcastic yawn. We blushed.(Kate: Sorry Kozumi fans. I hope you know I support one sided Kozumi... aka: Izumi likes Kouji / Kouji does not like Izumi back :P So your gonna have to live with it. Of course, I can make Kouji like Izumi later onwards, but it really depends...)Kouichi's P.o.V.I opened the door of my apartment and smelled a fresh fragrance of mint. It seemed as though my mother had decided to freshen up the place. I found her in the kitchen, washing the dishes."Mom, I'm home," I called.Ring ring the phone rang."Hi, Kimura's residence," I answered."Hey Kouichi, not for nothing, but could we please use your house for the birthday party?" It was Izumi. "Please pretty please?" she persuaded."Well..."
"GREAT! Thanks a lot Kouichi! I'm going to get some of the stuff for the party now. See you tomorrow at seven!" She hung up. I stood there, listening to the dead phone in my hand. What did I just agree to? Horrorstruck, I realized how my mother might react if she saw Kouji. After all, she was never that open and seemed hurt when I asked her about my dad. I quickly picked up the phone and dialed Izumi's number."Hi, this is Orimoto's residence...""Zoe, this is...""We are busy at the moment; please leave a message after the tone. Beep--" I groaned. 'Just great.'"Is something wrong Kouichi?" It was my mother."Nothing much," I gave her a fake smile. She has me a hard glance."If you say so..."Kouji's P.o.V.
"Hi Kouji, back so soon? I thought the fieldtrip was a week long. Did something happen?" It was my step-mother. I stared at her coldly. Why did parents have to ask so many questions when they don't answer ones that I have.Flashback-----Kouji is 6 years old----- Kawaii
(Kate: And yes... Kouji has a spectacular memory)"Dad," I asked, as I tried to fix the crooked bandana on my head. "What was mom like?" His face hardened.
(Kat: aw... isn't Kouji cute when he's little)
'Let's see now,' I thought as I walked down the aisle of the supermarket. I was trying my best to prepare for the party at such short notice. Takuya and Junpei had promised to get the decorations while Kimberly and I looked for ingredients for the cake and refreshments."Do you think they'll like marshmallows?" Kimberly asked."Nah... both of them didn't each much of it at camp." I replied."Pop or juice?" I asked as we approached the drink section."Why not both?" someone suggested. Kimberly turned around to see Takuya and Junpei approaching us."Hey you guys!" we greeted."So how's your shopping coming along?" I asked. Takuya and Junpei grinned and showed us their decoration filled bags. I sweatdropped, seeing a monster outfit in there."And what... may I ask, are you going to do with that?"Takuya grinned. "You sure you want to know?" Kimberly shook her head."Your right, why would we? I mean, we have much more IMPORTANT stuff to do then hang out with these guys?" she teased."Hey, watch it." Kimberly merely stuck her tongue at him.-----Next Morning-----
I rushed over to Kouichi's house with all the materials ready.Ding dongMrs. Kimura opened the door. "Why hello Izumi, please come in. I thank you very much for organizing this birthday party for Kouichi and his friend.""No problem," I chirped. I entered the door to see the others already there."Are you guys sure this is a good idea?" Kouichi asked worriedly. I had never seen him so anxious. It was almost like he didn't want a party."Sure, why not?" Takuya exclaimed while hanging up the blue and purple streamers."But why did it have to be my place?" Kouichi complained. He suddenly ran up to his mother."Um...mom? Are you going to be here for the party?"Mrs. Kimura thought for a minute, and then replied, "I think I'll manage to fit in a few minutes." Kouichi looked horrified, but soon recovered."Please don't. Take it easy at work okay?" She nodded and went to work. Kouichi have a big sigh, and collapsed on the coach depressed.Kouichi's P.o.V."What's the matter Kouichi?" Kimberly asked. I shrugged. I didn't know how my mother would act if she saw Kouji after such a long time. I really didn't want to her to be hurt."When's Kouji coming over?" I asked."Oh, we haven't invited him yet," Izumi replied, "why don't you call him over? We're almost finished anyway..." I hesitated, but did as I was told.Ring ring"Minamoto's residence," came a low bored voice. I knew it was Kouji. I found my throat awfully dry."Hello?" Kouji asked again, this time more persistent.
"Hey Kouji? This is Kouichi. Hey do you mind coming over to my house for a while?" I forced myself to speak. I dreaded his answer, knowing that it would come sooner or later.
"Sure, I guess." I put on a pained look that he could not see."Great! See you later then," I said in the happiest voice I could manage.(Kate: Dun dun dun dun¡K :D)
-----Kouji arrives-----Kouji's P.o.V.Ding dong"I'll answer it," I heard Takuya call. The door opened, to reveal a very hideous monster like creature."ROAR!" It screamed in my ear. I merely stared at it."Aw man... your no fun," Takuya complained while taking off its head. Izumi popped out from the background."What he means is happy birthday Kouji," she told me, while giving me a quick hug. I just stood there as stiff as a board."Yeah happy birthday!" Kimberly and Junpei cheered and sent streamers all over the room. I saw a very grumpy looking Kouichi on the coach. He seemed to have a lot on his mind. I watched as Takuya slowly approached him."ROAR!" Takuya yelled in his ears. Kouichi just turned and stared at him."Let's see...you plan to scare me, with a bit of fur and plastic," he said, while pulling on the costumes ears."Hey... I thought it was pretty good," Takuya retorted dully. Kouichi rolled his eyes.-----Outside-----I groaned, literally sick of the sudden crowd and commotion from within the apartment. I stared at the endless night sky, the hidden beneath the clouds. The wind blew gently against my face as I gazed down at the street to watch a stream of colorful cars alternate below me, and a lonesome figure rush into the building. Everything seemed so normal, and perfect."Hey Kouji, what are you doing out here?" It was Kouichi. He seemed much more cheerful then he was this morning, and seemed to have forgotten about what he was so worried about. He handed me a glass of pop wordlessly."Thanks," I muttered under my breath. He nodded and looked as if he was going to ask me something, but froze, speechlessly. I heard a ruffle of sound behind me. I turned to see a pretty woman wearing a faded pink shirt, with her hair tied up just like mine."Hi Kouichi..." she dropped the bag she was holding as her gaze rested on me. Kouichi remained motionless in front of me. There was an uncomfortable silence as I finally recognized her. She was the same woman from the picture that my dad had given me when I was six. She was my mother. Everything around us seemed to have become mute. Not a creature stirred.Finally, she opened her mouth to speak, only able to utter one thing."K-kouji..."Author's Note:
Kate: That's probably going to be the last chapter of this story, sort of a cliffhanger. Don't worry! I'm going to be starting a sequel pretty soon so you guys will know what happens after. But first, Kat and I are planning this HUMUGO project that was inspired by a show "Mina". Basically, Kouji is a singer, and Kouichi is this ordinary guy (they don't know each other btw.) who substitutes as "Kouji" in his debut because of a car accident. This story will probably be a Koukou (Kate: .) Kozumi, and hints of Izuichi and Takumi.
Kat: Yupz. I'm really looking forward to writing that. I know it doesn't seem right with Kouji as a singer but there is really no other career that would fit into the story. Anyways, I shall be finishing A Disturbed Heart ASAP. Please be patient - Well, RR!!
We'll try to inform you when the sequel or the HUMOGO project is up!! . Thanks for reading!!
Kate: P.S. I'm SO HAPPY!! KOUICHI EXISTS NOW!!! In the character list!! Please go check out the stories about him!! He's SOOO KOOL!
Kate: I'm really reconsidering on continuing this as a sequel. Perhaps I will continue this as it is... so you guys will see the reaction of each character, because I really want to know myself .
The problem is, how am I suppose to end it if I do that????? Hm... decisions decisions...