Here's the next chappie…
Disclaimer: I doesn't own the series Shaman King nor the characters in it. Sorry again for the typographical errors.
Hope you like this one…
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Chapter 2
It was a week before the much-awaited day but Yoh and Anna decided to go back to Izumo to get more clothes. No one could object to Anna and so everyone just let the Asakuras go back home. Hao also went with them. It would be nice to get more suitable clothes as well.
"Hey Hao!" Anna shouted at Hao.
He was just quietly sitting in the veranda when the Itako suddenly disturbed his peace and quiet. He doesn't mind though since it was Anna.
"What is it my sister-in-law?" Hao greeted with a smile. It was a smile that was only reserved for her.
"Something came up… Pirika also invited you to her wedding." Anna said cold-heartedly.
Yoh was buying the things they need when they go back to China. Anna was left with Hao in the house. Although Hao knew that it this was a good chance for him and Anna he didn't do anything about it. For some reason he would rather sit quietly like this than make a move on his brother's wife.
Hao then stood up and went to the beautiful itako. 'Lucky Yoh… though I'm more attractive that him he still had the last laugh at the end.' He could just think while he stared at Anna.
"Here." Anna said giving him the small envelope with ribbons.
"It's so cute… just charming." He exclaimed as he examined it like it was going to explode at any moment.
"Don't ruin her wedding Hao. I'm warning you." The itako threatened.
But the onmyouji just smiled.
"Anna… don't tell me you're jealous?" He joked.
With that Anna just gave him a right-hander!
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As Hao rubbed his swollen cheek due to Anna's slap he started to open the envelope and unfold the letter.
"Hmm… this is cute." He said with a smile. Now he seemed to be more eager to save the Ainu more than before.
As he read the letter a song suddenly played in Yoh's radio…
"Beauty queen of only 18 she has some trouble with herself. He was always there to help her; she always belongs to someone else. I drove for miles and miles and wound up at your door. I've had you so many times but somehow I want more…
I don't mind spending everyday out of your corner in the pouring rain, look for the girl with the broken smile ask if her if she wants to stay awhile and she will be loved, and she will be loved, and she will be loved …"
But before Hao started to hum the song he paused… he has finished reading the letter. Besides he has no idea of the next lyrics anyway and with that he decided to leave.
"So Pirika actually likes me to show up at her wedding… she has a lot of guts. I like that." he whispered to himself before he fully disappeared in the dark.
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Meanwhile at the Tao mansion, Pirika was having some trouble sleeping. As soon as she closes her eyes… that horrible nightmare flashes back in her mind once more.
She could see herself wearing a beautiful gown while frozen solid in front of her statue stood her crying oniichan and the anger-filled Ren. For all she know that tragedy might even ignite a war between the Ainu tribe and the Tao clan!
She started to walk around. She needed fresh air. Trying to sleep like this would not bring her any good. While walking around she passed by the open-air terrace of the Tao mansion. The night-sky was dazzling but it was not the one who captivated the girl's attention…. it was a man standing there… her fiancé… Ren Tao.
Ren was looking at the stars. He didn't even notice her there. Somehow Pirika knew not to disturb her husband-to-be.
"My life is very important to me… even if Ren abhors me after what I will do… I cannot afford to die. I can't leave my oniichan and Ren on earth." She whispered.
By hearing those words she whispered to herself something at the back of her mind started to scold her. Upon hearing what she just said, she realized how selfish she was.
'What are you saying Pirika? If you really love someone you should not be so selfish'.She thought as she walked closer to the man she was staring at.
'But… what if I'm not ready… ready to live with him forever, to be married… to die. If I can't even do such a simple task like sacrifice my life for him… then how do I know that I really do love him? My oniichan once said that he knew that it was love he really felt when he said to himself that he was ready to give his life for Tamao. Now that I can't risk my life… does that mean that I don't love him?'
That thought made her cerulean eyes overflow with tears… until they finally dropped on her rosy white cheeks.
"Ren…" she called voice breaking.
Ren turned to her, surprised a bit. He didn't know that she was there.
"Pirika?" He answered.
As soon as the girl heard her name she suddenly embraced the boy. She instantly sobbed as she enclosed him in her arms. The Chinese then soothed her hair to calm her, while still puzzled to why his beloved was crying.
"What are you crying for?" he asked in such a harsh manner. Good thing Pirika was used to it for if not she'll surely cry some more.
"I… d-don't know," she answered, "I just came here to see you when these stupid tears fell."
"H-huh?" He just uttered as Pirika looked up at him, eyes twinkling with tears.
Ren then wiped her tears with the back of his palm gently. He then sighed audibly.
"Next time I see you crying… I will never forgive myself. I want to make you happy Pirika. Not to make you cry, tell me what's wrong."
"Nothing… like I said I just want to see you. That's all."
Ren looked deeper in her eyes though he knows that there was something she's not telling him he prevented himself to force the girl. Though he's not used to expressing his emotions in the past he tried to be gentle when it comes to his future wife.
"Okay, if that what you say it is… then it is. But are you satisfied now that you saw me?" Ren asked, voice still harsh.
Pirika nod and smiled at him.
'I know that he'll understand… I'll tell it to him in the right time. But as for now this is between Hao Askura and me.'
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The next day was actually Pirika's wedding. Everyone seemed uneasy. It's been an hour before Tamao last checked on her and still she was not coming out. Everyone was getting impatient –especially Anna.
"I'm getting bored. I'll drag that bride here now!" Anna decided.
"B-but that's too rude Anna… maybe Pirika is just nervous." Yoh said smiling sheepishly at his wife.
"I don't care! Only I have the right to make everyone wait." Anna said coldly. With that she marched towards Pirika's room.
Yoh sighed and started to follow her. Everyone followed as well Yoh would need everyone if he were to stop Anna.
While going to Pirika's room Yoh was indeed stopping her. Everyone was on their tail but they cannot do anything. They wouldn't want to invoke the Itako's anger. They passed by Ren and Jun who were all ready for the wedding.
"Where are you going?" Jun asked.
"The doors that way!" Ren shouted at them.
"Sorry Ren but your bride is still not there." Chocolove said and with that Ren and Jun also followed the band.
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As soon as Anna kick the door open everyone gasped in surprise!!!
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Now don't you just wonder about what they saw? I know that you're wondering… so please continue reading this story. The song that Hao heard by the way was entitled 'She will be loved by Maroon 5' I just love that song so I gotta include that! Please don't forget to review too. Thanks!