Chapter 3
The figure sighed, massaging his temple with slender fingers. His golden eyes raked across the landscape, taking in the various houses that lined the ocean side. I'm going to kill them both,' he thought as he turned to the people with him. His brother seemed as happy as a cat in a field of catnip. The dark haired teen was grinning widely, pointing out everything that fascinated him to the long haired figure with them.
Why did I have to trust them? K's insane and my brother is an idiot. I should have known the boat wouldn't stay afloat.' The small craft had managed to survive half way to the coastland before springing a leak. Luckily they were able to throw out enough water to make it to the shore without having to swim there. Not that it would have made a difference. I just didn't want to be walking through town in wet clothes.'
Yuki! You have to loosen up a bit. Look where we are. Isn't it great? Tatsuha exclaimed.
Oh yes, I'm just so thrilled. I'm not sure what I should be more ecstatic about. The fact that we're stranded with no food, shelter, or money to buy any of that or the fact that there are currently several dozen screaming, annoying children playing on this beach, Yuki remarked, the sarcasm dripping from his voice.
He sure is cranky today, isn't he? K said with a smirk.
Isn't he always, though? the youngest individual pointed out.
The blonde glared harshly at them both, eyes shooting daggers at them. Both couldn't help but laugh, knowing Yuki would never really hurt them.
Relax brother. I'm not as stupid as you think. I didn't totally come unprepared, Tatsuha remarked as he pulled out a small pouch from his pocket. He pulled the object open, showing them both the mainland money that lay within.
The blonde's eyes widened in surprise at the large sum of currency in front of him.
How the heck did you get all that? Yuki asked.
A lot of well placed Oh I've always wanted to know what mainland money looked like. Can you please get me some?' I kept on asking everyone I know that went down here. And you know our uncle loved to get me whatever I wanted, the younger teen said with a bright smile.
You are such a sneak. I always wondered why you kept asking for useless currency.
He's a lot smarter than he looks, apparently. However did you really have any idea on what you wanted to do down here? K inquired.
The black haired individual glanced around the beach before shrugging. Explore? I haven't really thought that far yet. I figured I would figure it out when I got down here.
Ahh the blind faith of youth that everything will be fine in the end, the long-haired figure exclaimed with a laugh.
You're not one to talk. You cut the rope that dropped us here, Yuki pointed out.
I felt like it was time for an adventure. You needed to get out more, his friend remarked.
Yuki sighed at the simple comment. They're both insane. Don't they realize we have no way to get home?' He chose to ignore the other two as they continued to ramble on about his lack of outside activity. The blonde instead began to study his surroundings intently. Might as well get some form of idea about how their society acts.' Golden eyes suddenly froze as his gaze landed on a long figure watching the ocean from several yards away.
He looks exactly like' his train of thought halting as he slowly walked towards the single male, who he now noticed was staring at two other men playing around in the water.
Yuki? What the heck are you doing? Tatsuha called out suddenly, quickly making his way to his brother. K followed his friend's gaze, eyes softening slightly. The long haired figure stood beside Yuki, touching his shoulder in a comforting manner.
The blonde's gaze stayed fixed on the slender teen. That bright pink hair, could it possibly be?'
He looks like him, K. Only older now, Yuki whispered.
He was so young when he fell. How could he have survived? K said softly, refusing to let his friend deal with the guilt all over again.
Well you never know. Let's go talk to him! Tatsuha exclaimed before bolting off away from them.
Come back here you idiot! Yuki yelled even though he knew the action was useless.
We really should get that boy on a leash or something, K remarked with a smirk.
The black haired teen completely ignored them both as he made his way over to the boy in question. Wouldn't it be great if it were actually Shuichi? Not that I really remember him back then but I know Yuki's been miserable ever since.' He then reached the smaller figure, plopping down beside him. Violet eyes glanced up at him in surprise.
hello? the teen said hesitantly.
Hi! My name is Tatsuha. I saw you here all by yourself and figured I would come give you some company.
The pink haired figure smiled at him, laughing faintly. Well that's very nice of you. My name's Shuichi.
Tatsuha gasped in shock, covering his mouth. Oh my is it possible?'
What's wrong? Shuichi asked, curious about the teen's actions.
It's kind of hard to explain. My brother's coming and he'll be able to tell you all about it.
Violet eyes blinked at him. I still don't understand but I'll take your word for it.
Don't worry about it. My brother will be here soon. He's your age. He's usually bitter but I'm sure he'll make an exception for you, Tatsuha said with a smile.
Just then the two blonde's came into view. Yuki allowed his gaze to soften at the sight of the pink haired teen. He looks just like him.'
Yuki! I want you to meet my new friend. His name is Shuichi, the younger figure stated, anticipating his brother's actions.
Golden eyes widened before he found himself tightly holding the smaller male, struggling not to break down and cry. It's got to be him. It just has too.'
Shuichi stared quietly in disbelief, silently asking the other two for help.
I suggest we gather up your friends and go somewhere private. I believe we have a lot to discuss, K suggested.
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The green haired figure rocked back and forth as he tried to understand the past hour. Shuichi seemed confused and was currently locked in his room talking to the cold blonde. Well cold to everyone but Shuichi.
The scary long-haired blonde was talking to Hiro, twirling a gun on one finger as he did so. He's creepy. Who carries around a gun on the beach?' He froze when the younger black haired teen dropped down beside him on the couch.
Hey Ryuichi. You doing ok? he asked.
The older male grinned, lifting Kumagoro up to rub his nose against Tatsuha's.
Ryuichi is just confused. He doesn't understand the idea that Shuichi is from another world, the green haired figure said through the rabbit.
Well that's not good. Let's see if we can help him understand, Tatsuha exclaimed.
Ryuichi nodded as he bounced on the couch. He then hugged Kumagoro, before calming down and placing the rabbit on his lap. Tatsuha laughed at the actions. I like him. I mean he's a bit out there but hell so am I.'
K, Yuki, and I are from another world. Well actually it is kind of like another country. It floats above the land, the black haired individual informed.
Like in the clouds?
Kind of. I mean its up in the sky. You just can't see it because it's hidden from human view, Tatsuha remarked.
Ryuichi inquired.
Because most humans are out to harm us. Our species has the ability to breath underwater. Most of our country is covered in it. When humans find out about us though they try to imprison and test on us, trying to figure out how we work, he stated.
Well that's not very nice. I would never hurt Tatsuha, Ryuichi squealed as he pulled the younger male to him.
The teen laughed, hugging the figure back.
Wait, does that mean Shuichi can breath underwater too? That is too cool! Ryuichi exclaimed.
Yes he can. I'm kind of surprised he hadn't told Hiro or you, the teen said. They're his best friends. I don't see why he wouldn't tell them.'
Shuichi might not know. He's terrified of the water. He won't step a foot into the ocean and won't even take a bath at home. He'll only take showers, the green haired figure pointed out.
That must be a first for our race. If that's true then Yuki's going to have a fun time with that, Tatsuha said with a shrug, We'll let him work that out. My brother has missed Shuichi for so long, believing it was his fault that he fell all those years ago. He won't leave Shuichi now that he's found him again. I'm sure of it.
Does that mean Tatsuha will stay as well? Ryuichi questioned, bouncing once again on the couch.
Sure does. We'll have lots of fun together, the teen exclaimed as he grinned widely at the older figure, Do you want to have some fun now? We can go out and play in the ocean. I know Shuichi and Yuki will be awhile. Might as well have a good time as we wait for them.
Ryuichi squealed, I love the water. It's so much fun to play in. And we can make a sand castle and maybe I can bury you in the sand? I tried to do that Kumagoro once and then couldn't find him again and was crying so much. Luckily Hiro knew where he was and was able to get him out for me. I won't do that to Kumagoro anymore because he tends to get lost.
Tatsuha laughed as he took all that information in. Let me just tell those two that we're going out and then we can leave.
Ryuichi cheered as he danced with the stuffed bunny.
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