Zero 2
ST: Hello! How is ever body? Are you enjoying the summer? Are you even out for summer yet? Hope so! Cause it's plain torture that the school system is putting us through! I mean, seven wasted hours in a building that is jam packed with waaaay too many kids, and-
TK: Shut up.
ST: I'm sorry. Okay! Time to answer some much needed, um, questions...
TK: Yes, yes. Go on with it already!
ST: Okay, the couples: So far the most obvious is (duh) the Dakeru/Takesuke. They're SOOO caute! Also, some of you have already guessed that this is a Taiken. I sure do like to go for the strange couples, eh?
TK: Like what?
ST: Taikeru (BOS), Taiken, and another that has yet to be discovered! I just don't want to ruin the surprise. You'll see in due time!
TK: Okay. But what about the fact that someone mentioned it possibly being Taito? You haven't done that one, why not now?
ST: Ah, the questions I ask myself. Duh, me, I'm going for the weird couplings (that are so cute and unappreciated!). And I made Matt a slutty jerk. The good-hearted Tai doesn't deserve that. Although I do know whom does...
TK: Another surprise, ladies and gents.
ST: That's right! Time to thank the reviewers:
PerpleXed
Tyson FoxFlame
nEo-cHaN
LoveSovereign
Mimi102
You guys are great! Hope you enjoy this one!
TK: On with the story:
Zero22oreZ
)()(chapter 4our)()(
Sunday thru Wednesday was a very sudden transition. Many things happened that are of much importance and many thins happened that are completely useless. Nonetheless, the useless is not nothing. Just something small. If Tai had a daily journal recording his events, it would look like this:
Sunday-
Started working at the flower shop
Got garage space from Ken's uncle
Monday-
Bought TK's bass, only 125 with amp. Good condish, so good deal
Moved Dais' drums into our space, garage number 02 (coincidence, ne?)
Worked again
Tuesday-
Started practice
Dai- Good
TK- Getting better
Me- Need to tune it up
Worked
Wednesday-
Called Sight about future gigs First one in a week
Practiced
Dai- Better
TK- Much better
Me- Okay
Worked
Thursday was different. It was a complete disaster. Let's follow the poor guy throughout his day so you can get what I'm saying. C'mon:
7:00: Alarm goes off. Tai hits snooze.
7:15: Alarm goes off again. Tai hits snooze.
7:30: Alarm goes off yet again. Tai throws it against the wall and sits up in bed.
7:40: Tai finally gets up and takes a shower.
7:45: Tai gets out.
7:50: Tai is dressed and eats Captain Crunch.
7:55: Tai starts working on his hair.
7:57: Screams bloody murder cause he's out of hair gel.
8:00: Runs to local Kwick-E-Mart.
8:10: Gets back and picks up where he left off.
8:25: Screams again cause he's out of hairspray.
8:27: Runs back out to the Kwick-E-Mart
8:37: Gets back and is finally able to do his hair.
9:02: Finishes hair (took him long enough).
9:05: Turns on TV to watch Beyblade. (until 9:30-when he has to leave for practice-which starts at 10:00)
9:15: Falls asleep.
10:15: Wakes up to Power Rangers.
10:17: Realizes that he is incredibly late and runs out the door.
10:19: Comes back to turn off the TV.
10:29: Reaches train station.
10:32: Misses train that would've been the quickest to Tamachi (cause Ken's Uncle's garages are located there)
10:35: Boards bus that has Tamachi's stop as it's third to the last.
10:59: A baby puts its sticky sucker covered hands into Tai's hair. Ick.
11:15: Bus finally reaches Tamachi.
11:35: Tai reaches the Rent Em Up Garages and walks towards number 02.
11:38: Finds Davis and TK sitting outside.
11:39: Realizes that he left the key to the garage on his desk.
11:40: Releases crude and loud profanity.
12:00: Goes back to train station with Dai and Teeks and boards.
12:10: Train has an emergency stop.
12:25: Train gets going again.
12:49: Train gets to Odiaba.
1:02: Tai gets home and changes for work (shift starts at 2:00).
1:05: Decides to have a PB-N-J (peanut butter and jelly).
1:10: Decides to have a whole bag of Sour Cream and Onion chips.
1:20: Decides to have a whole 3-liter of Dr. Pepper.
1:25: Falls asleep in the kitchen due to all the food he ate.
2:45: Wakes up and panics.
2:47: Races out of the apartment and heads towards the flower shop.
2:55: Gets to work 55 minutes late.
2:56: Bangs head against the door when he sees the CLOSED sign.
2:59: Bangs head again when it starts to rain.
So, as you can see, Tai's morning wasn't fun and games. In fact, it quite sucked.
As Tai stood in the pouring rain, his forehead pressed against the glass door, a voice from behind made him jump. "Tai?"
Tai turned to find the least likely person he could ever find outside in Odiaba on a rainy day. "Ken?"
Ken was under a large umbrella, the bottoms of his pants soaked. "You okay?" Tai nodded slowly before sneezing. Ken looked at him worriedly as he approached him. "Are you sure?"
Tai thought for a moment. "Not really."
Ken smiled. "C'mon, you're soaked." As the two started walking towards Tai's home, Tai explained to the bluenette how his day had gone down hill in the beginning. Once they had gotten to Tai's door, Ken was already laughing. Tai, frowning slightly, was a little shaken that Ken wasn't sympathizing.
Ken, noticing Tai's expression, quickly said, "Tai, it sure sounds as thought your day was shot to hell. But do you have to look like hell, too? C'mon, it wouldn't hurt to laugh about it, now would it?"
Tai thought his day over with his friend's words in mind, and slowly a smile crept onto his face. Ken grinned back. "There you go! You look much better smiling then scowling, especially when you hair's draping down like that."
Tai blushed, but held his smile. "Th-thanks."
Ken, blushing himself, nodded. "Uh, I should be going. Bye."
Tai waved as the dryer boy left him standing outside his door. He shook his head, laughing slightly, glad that his day had taken a turn. He walked into the apartment, threw off his water flooded shoes, and wrung the rain out of his hair.
As he threw off his heavy shirt and slacks (all lovely decorated with a pink tulip somewhere and the name of the flower shop), leaving him in his boxers and socks, he noticed the red light blinking. Walking up to the answering machine, he pushed the PLAY button and listened.
YOU HAVE 3 UNHEARD MESSAGES
FIRST MESSAGE, SENT ON JUNE 12, THURSDAY AT 10:32 AM
Tai, it's Mom. Kari and me will be gone until 4, so take care. Oh, I'm sorry we had to leave to Grandma's so early. If you look in the fridge you should find a special made fungi and carrot cake, all for you. Love you! (kissy noises)
Tai walked into the kitchen and, sure enough, in the fridge was a discolored circle, which could've only been "his special made cake". Tai gagged and quickly shut the fridge.
SECOND MESSAGE SENT ON JUNE 12, THURSDAY AT 2:50 PM
Tai, uh I'm sooooooo sorry! I forgot to call you guys and tell you that work's canceled today. I hope that you didn't already leave. I know, it's been an hour since you would've stared, but knowing you you probably are running late. Or pulling your noctible, uh, thing. Eh, well, call you later.
Tai rolled his eyes. Obviously he'd miss the important message that would've prevented him from getting soaking wet. On the other hand, had he not gotten caught in the storm, Ken wouldn't have walked him home.
Tai shook his head. Now why would he think that? He smiled. Cause he made me feel better about my crappy day, that's why. I mean, my day was so bad that it might even make a good song. Tai made a mental note to brainstorm later.
THIRD MESSAGE, SENT ON JUNE 12, THURSDAY AT 3:09 PM
Tai, you there? It's TK. We have an emergency on our hands. I repeat, code blue! I just got word from Yolei who was called by Mimi. You know that Sora lives somewhat close to Matt, right? Well, anyways, Mimi saw Ken leaving Matt's apartment. And get this dude, he was CRYING. I dunno what it was about, nobody does, but it happened at around 1:30. Thought you'd might like to know, since the train station is closest to your place. Oh, you do know that we don't have work today, right? Tai, I hope you didn't leave! You did, didn't you? Well, c'ya tomorrow at practice.
Tai sunk against the wall, staring in disbelief at the now empty machine. Only two thoughts ran through his head:
What was he doing at Matt's?
and
I wish I had known before, so we could've talked.
Tai shook his head and went back into the kitchen, grabbing the fungi carrot cake from the fridge and moving to the couch. Tomorrow we'll be in Tamachi. I'll ask him then.
Turning on the TV and biting into the semi-septic cake, Tai's mind was worry free for once that whole day.
[to be continued in the fifth installment of Zero 2]
ST: There you have it! A very bad day, but quickly averted by the mere presence of Kenny boy. Also, have you guys noticed a few personality traits that my characters posses? I mean, Dai and Teeks are fairly obvious: immature, but still insightful. And Sora is also very obviously ditzy but sweet, always trying at the last minute although she doest know exactly what's going on. Tai, he's a dreamer, who blinks a lot. Ken, he's always smiling, and somehow is able to be right behind you at the most surprising of times. Ken reminds me of Soujiro, from Rurouni Kenshin, using a smile as a mask. I created him, so I guess my Ken is a sort of take off of Sou-chan. Plus they are both so cute!
TK: Wowzerz. That's some long ass author's notes. I remember when all you did was talk to your muses. Now you're practically having a one sided conversation with the "readers".
ST: Quiet you. Please review! It makes me feel better.
TK: Til then:
[tbc]
ST: Hello! How is ever body? Are you enjoying the summer? Are you even out for summer yet? Hope so! Cause it's plain torture that the school system is putting us through! I mean, seven wasted hours in a building that is jam packed with waaaay too many kids, and-
TK: Shut up.
ST: I'm sorry. Okay! Time to answer some much needed, um, questions...
TK: Yes, yes. Go on with it already!
ST: Okay, the couples: So far the most obvious is (duh) the Dakeru/Takesuke. They're SOOO caute! Also, some of you have already guessed that this is a Taiken. I sure do like to go for the strange couples, eh?
TK: Like what?
ST: Taikeru (BOS), Taiken, and another that has yet to be discovered! I just don't want to ruin the surprise. You'll see in due time!
TK: Okay. But what about the fact that someone mentioned it possibly being Taito? You haven't done that one, why not now?
ST: Ah, the questions I ask myself. Duh, me, I'm going for the weird couplings (that are so cute and unappreciated!). And I made Matt a slutty jerk. The good-hearted Tai doesn't deserve that. Although I do know whom does...
TK: Another surprise, ladies and gents.
ST: That's right! Time to thank the reviewers:
PerpleXed
Tyson FoxFlame
nEo-cHaN
LoveSovereign
Mimi102
You guys are great! Hope you enjoy this one!
TK: On with the story:
Zero22oreZ
)()(chapter 4our)()(
Sunday thru Wednesday was a very sudden transition. Many things happened that are of much importance and many thins happened that are completely useless. Nonetheless, the useless is not nothing. Just something small. If Tai had a daily journal recording his events, it would look like this:
Sunday-
Started working at the flower shop
Got garage space from Ken's uncle
Monday-
Bought TK's bass, only 125 with amp. Good condish, so good deal
Moved Dais' drums into our space, garage number 02 (coincidence, ne?)
Worked again
Tuesday-
Started practice
Dai- Good
TK- Getting better
Me- Need to tune it up
Worked
Wednesday-
Called Sight about future gigs First one in a week
Practiced
Dai- Better
TK- Much better
Me- Okay
Worked
Thursday was different. It was a complete disaster. Let's follow the poor guy throughout his day so you can get what I'm saying. C'mon:
7:00: Alarm goes off. Tai hits snooze.
7:15: Alarm goes off again. Tai hits snooze.
7:30: Alarm goes off yet again. Tai throws it against the wall and sits up in bed.
7:40: Tai finally gets up and takes a shower.
7:45: Tai gets out.
7:50: Tai is dressed and eats Captain Crunch.
7:55: Tai starts working on his hair.
7:57: Screams bloody murder cause he's out of hair gel.
8:00: Runs to local Kwick-E-Mart.
8:10: Gets back and picks up where he left off.
8:25: Screams again cause he's out of hairspray.
8:27: Runs back out to the Kwick-E-Mart
8:37: Gets back and is finally able to do his hair.
9:02: Finishes hair (took him long enough).
9:05: Turns on TV to watch Beyblade. (until 9:30-when he has to leave for practice-which starts at 10:00)
9:15: Falls asleep.
10:15: Wakes up to Power Rangers.
10:17: Realizes that he is incredibly late and runs out the door.
10:19: Comes back to turn off the TV.
10:29: Reaches train station.
10:32: Misses train that would've been the quickest to Tamachi (cause Ken's Uncle's garages are located there)
10:35: Boards bus that has Tamachi's stop as it's third to the last.
10:59: A baby puts its sticky sucker covered hands into Tai's hair. Ick.
11:15: Bus finally reaches Tamachi.
11:35: Tai reaches the Rent Em Up Garages and walks towards number 02.
11:38: Finds Davis and TK sitting outside.
11:39: Realizes that he left the key to the garage on his desk.
11:40: Releases crude and loud profanity.
12:00: Goes back to train station with Dai and Teeks and boards.
12:10: Train has an emergency stop.
12:25: Train gets going again.
12:49: Train gets to Odiaba.
1:02: Tai gets home and changes for work (shift starts at 2:00).
1:05: Decides to have a PB-N-J (peanut butter and jelly).
1:10: Decides to have a whole bag of Sour Cream and Onion chips.
1:20: Decides to have a whole 3-liter of Dr. Pepper.
1:25: Falls asleep in the kitchen due to all the food he ate.
2:45: Wakes up and panics.
2:47: Races out of the apartment and heads towards the flower shop.
2:55: Gets to work 55 minutes late.
2:56: Bangs head against the door when he sees the CLOSED sign.
2:59: Bangs head again when it starts to rain.
So, as you can see, Tai's morning wasn't fun and games. In fact, it quite sucked.
As Tai stood in the pouring rain, his forehead pressed against the glass door, a voice from behind made him jump. "Tai?"
Tai turned to find the least likely person he could ever find outside in Odiaba on a rainy day. "Ken?"
Ken was under a large umbrella, the bottoms of his pants soaked. "You okay?" Tai nodded slowly before sneezing. Ken looked at him worriedly as he approached him. "Are you sure?"
Tai thought for a moment. "Not really."
Ken smiled. "C'mon, you're soaked." As the two started walking towards Tai's home, Tai explained to the bluenette how his day had gone down hill in the beginning. Once they had gotten to Tai's door, Ken was already laughing. Tai, frowning slightly, was a little shaken that Ken wasn't sympathizing.
Ken, noticing Tai's expression, quickly said, "Tai, it sure sounds as thought your day was shot to hell. But do you have to look like hell, too? C'mon, it wouldn't hurt to laugh about it, now would it?"
Tai thought his day over with his friend's words in mind, and slowly a smile crept onto his face. Ken grinned back. "There you go! You look much better smiling then scowling, especially when you hair's draping down like that."
Tai blushed, but held his smile. "Th-thanks."
Ken, blushing himself, nodded. "Uh, I should be going. Bye."
Tai waved as the dryer boy left him standing outside his door. He shook his head, laughing slightly, glad that his day had taken a turn. He walked into the apartment, threw off his water flooded shoes, and wrung the rain out of his hair.
As he threw off his heavy shirt and slacks (all lovely decorated with a pink tulip somewhere and the name of the flower shop), leaving him in his boxers and socks, he noticed the red light blinking. Walking up to the answering machine, he pushed the PLAY button and listened.
YOU HAVE 3 UNHEARD MESSAGES
FIRST MESSAGE, SENT ON JUNE 12, THURSDAY AT 10:32 AM
Tai, it's Mom. Kari and me will be gone until 4, so take care. Oh, I'm sorry we had to leave to Grandma's so early. If you look in the fridge you should find a special made fungi and carrot cake, all for you. Love you! (kissy noises)
Tai walked into the kitchen and, sure enough, in the fridge was a discolored circle, which could've only been "his special made cake". Tai gagged and quickly shut the fridge.
SECOND MESSAGE SENT ON JUNE 12, THURSDAY AT 2:50 PM
Tai, uh I'm sooooooo sorry! I forgot to call you guys and tell you that work's canceled today. I hope that you didn't already leave. I know, it's been an hour since you would've stared, but knowing you you probably are running late. Or pulling your noctible, uh, thing. Eh, well, call you later.
Tai rolled his eyes. Obviously he'd miss the important message that would've prevented him from getting soaking wet. On the other hand, had he not gotten caught in the storm, Ken wouldn't have walked him home.
Tai shook his head. Now why would he think that? He smiled. Cause he made me feel better about my crappy day, that's why. I mean, my day was so bad that it might even make a good song. Tai made a mental note to brainstorm later.
THIRD MESSAGE, SENT ON JUNE 12, THURSDAY AT 3:09 PM
Tai, you there? It's TK. We have an emergency on our hands. I repeat, code blue! I just got word from Yolei who was called by Mimi. You know that Sora lives somewhat close to Matt, right? Well, anyways, Mimi saw Ken leaving Matt's apartment. And get this dude, he was CRYING. I dunno what it was about, nobody does, but it happened at around 1:30. Thought you'd might like to know, since the train station is closest to your place. Oh, you do know that we don't have work today, right? Tai, I hope you didn't leave! You did, didn't you? Well, c'ya tomorrow at practice.
Tai sunk against the wall, staring in disbelief at the now empty machine. Only two thoughts ran through his head:
What was he doing at Matt's?
and
I wish I had known before, so we could've talked.
Tai shook his head and went back into the kitchen, grabbing the fungi carrot cake from the fridge and moving to the couch. Tomorrow we'll be in Tamachi. I'll ask him then.
Turning on the TV and biting into the semi-septic cake, Tai's mind was worry free for once that whole day.
[to be continued in the fifth installment of Zero 2]
ST: There you have it! A very bad day, but quickly averted by the mere presence of Kenny boy. Also, have you guys noticed a few personality traits that my characters posses? I mean, Dai and Teeks are fairly obvious: immature, but still insightful. And Sora is also very obviously ditzy but sweet, always trying at the last minute although she doest know exactly what's going on. Tai, he's a dreamer, who blinks a lot. Ken, he's always smiling, and somehow is able to be right behind you at the most surprising of times. Ken reminds me of Soujiro, from Rurouni Kenshin, using a smile as a mask. I created him, so I guess my Ken is a sort of take off of Sou-chan. Plus they are both so cute!
TK: Wowzerz. That's some long ass author's notes. I remember when all you did was talk to your muses. Now you're practically having a one sided conversation with the "readers".
ST: Quiet you. Please review! It makes me feel better.
TK: Til then:
[tbc]