Anything But Normal
WARNING: Spoilers for the Anime ending
Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King.
Note: I hadn't added my second chapter sooner because of the following reasons:
1. My computers were getting everything re-installed.
2. I spent all my time fixing chapter 1.
3. I had writer's block on some parts so you may find them boring.
4. I'm not creative.
5. Chapter 2 is longer.
6. I'm not a fast typist.
7. I had to watch "Ah! My Goddess the movie" before it's deleted. (from the computer, duh)
8. I watched "New York Minute" DVD...I'm afraid my head's gonna burst thinking about chapter ideas at the time.
9. I had to sleep.
10. Back to school shopping.
...and the list goes on and on. Gomen.
Also, "New York Minute" was awesome! It was so funny and I'd like to see Mary-Kate&Ashley's individual projects someday.
To wingweaver22: You'll find out soon enough. Also thanks, it's my first story! And I'll try to update sooner...until 10 reviews appears on the site.
To pinkdreamer122: Thanks! I didn't know it was really that funny but...I'm glad you liked it. And yep, the silvery-haired girl's going to that school...that's the whole point of this chapter, isn't it?
To Cindy: Thanks...and I love your stories too!
To jazzywolf: Ooh, you do? But even if it was in French, I didn't think I spelt that correctly lol. And Misai already told me that it meant 'What will be, will be'. Thanks for taking time reading my story! I know, poor Hao.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King...whoa, deja vu!
Italics for thought...er...thoughts
Bold for emphasis
Chapter 2: Tokyo Nishimachi Private School
It was a warm and sunny day. Only a few clouds hung in the bright sky.
Ren was training with Bason in the back of his new...er...semi-mansion.
The shaman fight was postponed, but he still keeps on training to keep in tip-top shape in case the fight starts again.
"Ren-chan!"
The purple-haired boy turned around to see his sister grinning sheepishly at him.
"What do you want?" he frowned, irritated that his training was interrupted.
"Now that's no way to speak to your elder sister." Jun scolded. "Anyways, you will start going to Tokyo Nishimachi Private School in September. Yoh and the others are coming too." she said, still smiling.
"Is that all?" Ren said, looking bored.
"Nope." his sister answered, and if possible, her grin widened, "I'll be teaching Math as a student teacher in your school."
Ren's eyes widened. "Since when were you a student teacher?" he asked in disbelief.
"Since now." the green-haired girl replied, eyes twinkling, "Also, we'll be responsible for picking Horo horo and Pirika up on school days." she added, now grinning mischievously.
"H-horo horo?!" That Ainu baka?! Ren feels like he was going to faint from shock.
"Yep. Now happy training!" Jun said cheerfully, skipping away.
Ren exhaled sharply. This is gonna be a long year.
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Down the street was a small homey looking house. Inside, Horo horo and Pirika are having their afternoon tea.
"Say WHAT?!" yelled the boy with spiky blue hair, who almost chocked on his tea.
"Oni-chan," said the girl kneeling across from him, holding her cup of tea, "You need to catch up on what you missed last year. And besides, your friends are coming too you know." She quietly sipped her tea.
"Now that's a relief." Horo horo said, reaching for a slice of chocolate cake that Pirika had baked, "Then I just hope that the girls are hot in that Tokyo-watcha-call-it Private School." he mumbled as he chewed, sending bits and pieces of cake onto the coffee table.
"Oni-chan! Don't talk with your mouth full!" Pirika rebuked.
"Hai, hai." her brother replied, spitting out even more pieces of cake.
She sighed in exasperation. "Baka. What did I just say?"
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Just a few blocks away, in a motel-like Japanese traditional house known as the 'Funbari Onsen', Tamao sat cross-legged on the floor of her bedroom.
She took out her Oija board amidst calling upon Ponchi and Konchi. Those two were out doing some pranks again. Oh well, some things never change.
The pink-haired girl turned to the board and enquired about the new school she'll be going to: Tokyo Nishimachi Private School.
"Many strangers you will meet, familiar faces you will greet." It whispered.
Tamao looked at the now glowing board, bewildered. Does it mean that I'll meet people I know in the school? But who could those people be?
She pondered on the subject for a while. But the more she thought about it, the more confused she got. She finally gave up and wondered how Yoh was taking the news...
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Not far from the Funbari Onsen was a small cliff which overlook half of the city. A boy with longish red-brown hair was sitting on the grass, his back leaning on a tree. He was listening to Bob's new CD.
"Yoh." a voice called from behind the tree.
But the boy named Yoh didn't answer. Instead, he tuned up his CD player even more and started humming along with the music.
"Yoh!" the voice called again, getting annoyed. Yoh closed his eyes and–
"YOH!!!" Then came the legendary left hand slap from behind, mercilessly connected with his left cheek, sending his head back to hit the tree. The slap resounded through the plains below, which could be heard from miles around.
Yoh jumped, opening his eyes, "OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW–"
"Urusai." the voice ordered coldly, cutting him off. A girl stepped out from behind the tree.
"A-anna." Yoh stuttered as he pushed his headphones back and turned off his CD player, "Wh-what can I do for you?" he laughed nervously, hoping he wouldn't have to do his training or go grocery shopping today, especially with the release of Bob's new CD album.
"School will start in September." Anna said, "And we'll be going to Tokyo Nishimachi Private School." she stated simply.
"NANI?!" Yoh was shocked.
"Hm, you've got a problem with that?" the itako shot the headphoned boy a death glare.
"N-no." Yoh answered. "Demo, doushite?"
"Because," the blond girl explained patiently, "Tokyo Nishimachi Private School is the best private school in Tokyo. And the others are coming too." she paused, waiting for it all to sink in.
"Oh." the brown-haired shaman nodded, finally understanding the itako. "But why are you coming with us too?" he asked.
"Because I missed some school too." Anna replied, "And besides, who's gonna watch your backs when you bakas got into trouble?" she turned and started walking away.
Yoh sighed in relief as he thought the worst is over. But Anna stopped in mid-step. He froze.
"Yoh, run a hundred laps around town and get the groceries, will you?" the short-haired girl said in a commanding tone, whilst turning around and handing the spiky-haired boy a grocery list. "And be back by dinnertime or you'll wish you've never been born."
"Why me??" Yoh wailed as twin waterfalls streamed down his face.
Ha, thinking you can skip your training now, huh? No such luck. Anna smirked as she silently walked off.
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Manta was sitting in a large classroom, having summer cram school. The short guy was bored as Tsukishiro Sensei, the teacher, ranted on and on about stuff he had already learned before.
I hope the classes in that school we'll be going to won't be as boring as this. He thought, spaced out. Everything went back to normal now that the Shaman Fight is postponed. Which reminds me, I wonder where Hao's companions went. And more than anything, I wonder where Hao went...is he dead? Or is he still alive somewhere?
It was then when he realized that someone was calling his name. He quickly snapped out of his train of thoughts.
"Mr. Oyamada!" Tsukishiro Sensei called. "Please pay attention. You've been spacing out a lot lately, what's wrong?"
"N-nothing, sir." Manta replied, somewhat embarrassed.
"If you say so." the teacher sighed wearily, as he continued his class.
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Unbeknownst to everyone, they were all watched.
"So it seems that they're all going to that human school." Nichrome said, smirking.
"And we'll just have to go there too." Kanna stated.
"Yes, so Mari could reunite with her Hao-sama." Mari added.
"Since when is Hao-sama yours, Marion?" Macchi asked, seemingly pissed.
Mari opened her mouth to answer, but Opacho cut in. "Demo, Hao-sama hates Opacho." She was on the verge of tears.
"Daijobu." Kanna soothed comfortingly, "Hao-sama was just mad, that's all."
"Whatever. It's getting late, ikuso." Nichrome said, yawning.
With that, they left.
To be continued...
Ainu - The name of the northern tribe that Horo horo and Pirika came from
Baka - Idiot, stupid
Daijobu - It's okay
Demo - But
Doushite - Why
Gomen - Sorry
Gomen nasai - I'm sorry
Hai - Okay
Iye - No
Ikuso - Let's go
Itako - Spirit medium (roughly), a kind of shaman
Oni-chan - Brother
Minna-san - Everyone
Nani - What
Ne - Right
Sensei - Teacher
Urusai - Shut up
Hel: I'm not good at the humorous stuff because:
1. I'm not creative
2. I'm not creative
3. I AM NOT CREATIVE
Okay, so maybe I made Nichrome a bit toococky, but it's all for the best, ne?
I know Ren's a bit out of character.
And the characters sigh too much.
And Tamao's prediction was lame, 'cause I'm not good at poetry...at...all.
And I might be wrong about how Tamao predicts.
And maybe I made Anna a little too harsh. But what can I say? She hates to be ignored.
And some of it doesn't make sense. (like how can you slap people from behind?!)
And the Manta part was really boring, all he did was thinking.
And the Hanagumi part might be boring too, and they might be OOC...so they are.
And I updated late.
And the Author's notes are junk.
And I have no idea how I'll continue this and...EVERYTHING!!!
panting madly and gasping for breath
Must...think...happy...thoughts...HAPPY THOUGHTS!!!
starts to sing "Mary Had A Little Land - I mean - Lamb" and laughing hysterically
Yoh: sweat dropping Anna, is she alright?
Anna: No, but I'll make her alright.
steps in front of Hel and slaps legendary left hand
Hel: comes to her senses Ow, it hurts!
Anna: death glare And you think my hand doesn't hurt?!
Hel: N-no, Miss Anna. cowers away in fear
Anna: That's more like it.
Hel: Now where was I?
Yoh: Your fan fiction sucked and it's all your fault! grins
Hel: O.O Oh, right.
running around screaming while trashing the place
Gomen, gomen nasai! Gomen nasai, minna-san!
Anna: turns to Yoh with smoke coming out of her ears Yoh...
Yoh: ......
Anna: Gimme a thousand push-ups NOW!
Yoh: But Anna...
Anna: No buts! You want me to DOUBLE it?!
Yoh: I-iye. doing push-ups TOT
A/n: In episode 63, Hao was mean to Opacho.
A/n 2: I didn't get my reviews because I deleted the old story and created this new one... Please review again this chapter.
PEOPLE! Get 10 reviews to actually show on the site and I'll update! Keep that in mind.
A/n 3: I ran out of ideas for chapter 3...send in suggestions through reviews please! I'm desperate!
Hel