Note: This is my first Shaman King fic., and on top of that, my first fic. to ever be posted on So PLEASE be nice (and hopefully somewhat supportive). Please, NO FLAMES! Constructive criticism I can deal with, and it might be helpful for future chapters that I write.
You might say this is slightly AU, since all of this is post – the Shaman King series. It might not make sense to you if you haven't watched the complete anime part of the series.
Also, take note that this is a Shounen-ai/ Yaoi fic. If you are in the least bit homophobic, LEAVE NOW! I consider this to be fare warning. Also, this is slightly Yoh-centric, for all of you who care to know. Now, if you still want to read this, strap yourselves in and get prepared for a long ride.
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People have been asking me about what the pairings are. It says it in the summary, but I could only use people's initials because there wasn't enough room to list all of their names. It says: H/Y/R R/HH and HH/Y. Thus, the pairings are Hao/Yoh/Ren, Ren/Horo Horo, and Horo Horo/Yoh. However, I may be throwing in some other pairings as the story progresses and new characters (some from the series and OCs) are introduced. If you have any pairings in mind that you'd like to read about in this story, tell me so in a review and I'll se what I can do – if it fits in the plot.
I'm soooooooooooo sorry that I haven't updated for so long (yeah – a definite understatement that I'm sure you don't need my help in giving descriptions for – if that made any sense at all). But anyways, that's beside the point. There are reasons for why I haven't updated – not just slacking, although I'm sure people have some arguments against that, as well. There's just been a lot been going on lately. There've been deaths in the family recently, and the majority of people in my family have been having meltdowns – although, I suppose you wouldn't care about something like that. I've been trying to transition in my school – since I just moved recently, and the school totally fucked things up. I've been working 'till the early hours of the morning, and been surviving off of my energy reserves for months now.
However, I have been having a bit of a writer's block. However, I took a reviewers comment to heart, and I'm trying this type of chapter out – much shorter. I hope you'll all tell me what you think. I tried working on this during my last vacation. I've been debating about whether or not to make this longer or not before I actually put it on However, if I keep on debating, you'd never get an update. So here it is. The later chapters after this should be much more interesting. Thanks for your support, through and through. Here's your fic.
Thank you, my lovely, wonderful reviewers!!!!!!!!! :
Ren K – Well, here's your shorter chapter. I don't know if you'll like it as much this way, but I gave it a shot. Tell me what you think. Arigatou – for the review!!!!
Yoko-obssessor – Yeah, YYH is one of the best series ever. Yoko no kawaii, ne? Sorry for the delay.
Ellis – (sweatdrops) I'm sure I'd be blown up by some sort of nuclear weapon if I even tried to put a bonnet on Ren… Demo, that's such a kawaii thought of Ren, (no, not of me being blown up…at least, I hope not) ne? Who else is at the tea party? Is there a chibi plushy Yoh, Hao, and Horo Horo! Hee hee! I'm so jealous that I'm not there! But I get your whole baa thing (winks). I'm glad you like my story. Arigatou naa!
The Summer Stars – Good thing I like you, or else I'd be calling the cops (grins). So you were the one flashing the camera outside my window, huh? Interesting… Even though I haven't been slacking off, while you were outside my window you should have given me a rant – or at least a dope slap, to get me out of a writer's block and to update sooner. But hey, at least I haven't found dogs trying to eat me along with their rabid squirrel friends with paint balls in the shape of chipmunks (or maybe they really were chipmunks, now that would be a laugh for .5 milliseconds) in remote control helicopter wheelchairs. Okay, that was a bit of a mouthful. I wouldn't be too surprised if you had to read that over again. But anyways, thanks for reviewing. You don't know how much it means to me.
Rinkurocks – Sorry I disappointed you by not updating soon (I know, understatement of the year, no, wait… more like understatement of the century, ne?) Gomen ne!!!!! I'm sooooo relieved that you love my story so much (tears form) It makes me so relieved. I know, but things should be getting better with Yoh soon. Key words: should be. Well, once again, thank you!
XxMaster-ExX – Gomen. I realized after you wrote this review the mistake I made with aniki. If I can, I'll fix it and upload the chapter again. Thank you for your review. I really do appreciate it, along with your comments and advice. Arigatou naa!
Raifiel – I'm guessing what you mean by "for I crave the taste of Yoh-sama getting OOC in the morning" is that you read this in the morning, so this is what you crave. Do correct me if I'm wrong in this assumption. For, I highly doubt that after this chapter you'll find Yoh OOC during his morning schedule – at least, not too much. Thanks for the review! I love every review I get – and yours gave me a lot of encouragement.
Ranma Higurashi – I love your enthusiasm about this story – or at least about Yoh (winks). Well, I hope you'll enjoy some of the…changes you'll be seeing in him in this (grins). Thank you for the review!
inu400 - Ha ha! Nice review you sent me there. I've never seen a smiley face like (… 8 ) …) before. I really like it! Sorry for not updating sooner. I hope you'll understand my reasons from up above (in this chapter). And hopefully your questions about the pairings will be explained up above (in the chapter) as well. Arigatou naa!!!!
Molly-chan the Anime/Game fan – I probably shouldn't be saying this, but I love your work! I couldn't help but do a little victory dance and start babbling to my sister once I received your review. Hopefully you'll be updating some of your Y-G-O! fics soon – like Fiancées of Hell! Well, I'm extremely glad that you like my story – and that you called me a genius (grins). ARIGATOU NAA!!!!!! (Eyes shimmer – Pika pika!!!! (means shiny shiny/ shining shining) I can't give it quite a literal translation, but that's basically what it amounts to in Japanese – go check out the series Gravitation if you haven't already – it's awesome for all shounen – ai, yaoi fans. This gave me such encouragement! I loved it!!
NightmaresHell – I'm glad you like this! Hopefully the pairings were made clear earlier on in this chapter. If you have any suggestions, please, do tell me in a review (yeah, I'm trying to promote getting reviews, but I really do care what you think). (Beams). I'll try to make this as much of a yaoi fic. As I can without getting kicked off the site. If I have to, I'll put certain pieces on – but I highly doubt that I'll need to. Arigatou!!!!
YamiPanther – Well, I'm truly glad that you like this (grins). Sadness. I didn't update at all soon – yes, I know that's an understatement to an extreme, but I'm pretty sure that you don't want be to go blathering on about it, and would much prefer to read the actual fic. Well, thanks for the review – I really enjoyed it!
akai-ookami – I almost missed this review – gomen. It was just so new and all. It just means that people are still reading it, even though it isn't in the front pages of the site. Thank you for the lovely review (hee hee – that rhymes – and no, I'm not on drugs, many people look for those types of things, too). (sighs) Gomen, I'm rambling. I am, however, glad that you really did enjoy this. It's such a relief to know that people who read this actually are reading it – not just due to boredom, but because they actually want to. Hopefully you didn't have to wait too long for this update.
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"Yoh-sama?" a tiny voice chirped next to his ear.
Yoh groaned.
"Go away!" Yoh whined out of habit.
As he heard quiet footfalls nearing him, the boy dragged a pillow over his head, welcoming the darkness that came with it.
In his opinion, sleep was a good thing, and he never seemed to be able to get enough of it.
Mainly due to the fact that his slumber was always rudely interrupted by something, as was the case now.
"Demo…Yoh-sama must get up if he is to go to his classes."
'For some odd reason, I feels that I should recognize just who it is that voice belongs to, but…sooo tired…my eyes are sealed shut, and won't open…nyah…'
"Screw classes…" Yoh muttered and once again tried to drown his consciousness into the world of dreams.
Our small afro bunny-boy's mouth opened wide in horror as the words entered his virgin ears.
(AN: And no, don't even try to argue against the idea of him being a virgin. He's like, what, a 5 year old, or something! Even dirty, hormonal minds should not venture so far!)
"Y-Yoh-samaaaa! Opacho can't believe such dirty words were uttered!" Opacho squeaked.
"Goooo Awaaaay! Soooo Sleepy!"
Opacho sighed.
"Then Opacho has no choice. Opacho must do what is best for Yoh-sama!"
Yoh could almost picture a maniacal grin on the speakers face.
Of course, since this is Opacho we're talking about, unlike some other people…
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Ren, Horo Horo, and Hao found themselves sneezing simultaneously.
"Well, that was weird," Hao muttered boredly.
"Ha ha! Jinx!" Horo Horo cried with a 'whoop!'
Ren sighed in annoyance, his eyelids remaining firmly shut.
"Kisama…it doesn't work that way!"
Horo Horo pouted, before a devilish grin quickly took its place.
"Now, back to what we were doing before…"
And that most definitely wasn't sleeping.
Although, beds did seem to be involved.
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…he's only doing this in Yoh's best interest – or so he thinks.
'That can never be a good statement,' Yoh thought to himself, his body growing tense.
Opacho took in a deep breath before charging (which served as more of a ridiculous hop) - in his hopping style - at Yoh's bed, hopping onto the mattress, and jumping up and down. Seeing as Yoh did not move, he jumped back down, hopped back a few feet, and used his oversoul. Now in his sheep form, he ran on his tiny hoofs, once again charging at the bed. It wasn't an impressive sight, but the results surely were. As he gained momentum, he rammed the bed, jolting it quite a bit. Then, using his horns, he lifted the bed up, and flipped it over completely, the mattress and sheets flying across the room, and Yoh with it.
Yoh screeched, grabbing hold of a pillow for protection as his airborne form flew matrix style and he collapsed on the ground.
The pillow didn't help too much – it just prevented anything from seriously breaking.
A few moments of silence reigned over the room.
"NYUUUU!" Yoh sobbed, tears streaming like waterfalls down his face.
"BAAAAH! BAAAAAAH!" Opacho cried in victory.
"O-Opacho?" Yoh asked, no longer so very dazed due to sleep.
"Now Yoh-sama can tell who Opacho is?"
"Hai," Yoh said tiredly.
The next thing Yoh knew was that there was a hoof flying into his face.
He fell over in pain from the sudden impact.
"Opacho!" Yoh cried.
"Eheheh! Gomen-ne? Opacho wanted to see if Yoh-sama was really up."
Yoh whimpered.
"That is no way to wake a person up in the morning, Opacho!"
After a few minutes, Yoh got up with a yawn, glanced at the now everyday – not in sheep from- Opacho, and then walked into the bathroom.
Thirty seconds later a scream came from within the tiled chamber.
"Yoh-sama?!"
Yoh came out slowly, muttering to himself, "nantoka naru, nantoka naru, nantoka naru, nantoka naru…"
His hands were clutching his face, and blood streamed through his fingers.
"Yoh-sa-"
"I have a hoof mark implanted in my face…A hoof mark! NOOOOOOOO! I will receive so much ridicule! The Shaman King- attacked by a midget-sheep! And defeated, no less! Aa, this is the world's downfall. First it will be the sheep, and nobody will question it. But then, ha, it will be the EVIL chickens of DOOM and their royal clucking army! My face! My FACE!"
Obviously, Yoh still had some issues from an experience he had when he was younger – don't ask.
"Daijoubu, Yoh-sama. Here, have some tea," and without waiting for a response, Opacho handed Yoh a newly brewed cup of tea.
"Aa, Arigatou, Opacho. The caffeine helped. Well, now that I'm thinking clearly, there is a way to fix this whole mess up. Oh, thank the Great Spirit that I have fuuryoku and makeup!"
Opacho looked at Yoh strangely.
"What? This is a dire situation! I never use this stuff! It's only for emergencies!"
Opacho still stared at Yoh.
"I got it from Jun and Pilika as a birthday present, okay? I couldn't very well say no!"
Yoh sighed as he looked at Opacho's expression.
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Ten minutes later found Yoh dressed in his usual sexy dark attire (although he didn't realize how drool-able it was), bag slung over his shoulder, his face clean of all traces of blood, and the hoof-mark covered with concealor and fuuryoku.
After taking one more quick glance at himself in the mirror, he pulled his hair up into a high ponytail, grabbed Opacho's hand and took off out of his room.
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He still couldn't understand why people kept on staring at him. Was there something on his face? No, he had just checked himself in the mirror. And people had been looking at him in that way since day one.
People could be so strange sometimes.
He doubted he'd truly be able to understand them, even if he took a psychology class (although, he'd already read about that topic during his training).
He seriously doubted he wanted to know.
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Yoh's POV
They laughed. And they laughed some more.
I can't believe it.
Bloody bastards!
What's so funny about a person having a hoof mark on there face which they covered up with a good deal of a secret stash of girly makeup after a friend went into sumo-sheep mode and hoofed them to death as a wakeup call; that person still standing beside you? Nothing! Exactly… you get what I mean… Why are you laughing?! Kisama! …
Kuso… Ren's tendencies are rubbing off on me.
Hahahahaha! I will get my revenge! Just you see! MWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! Damnit! Would you stop staring at me?
Apparently my glare was frightening enough that they no longer found the matter so amusing – instead, they feared for their lives.
My job here is done.
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It seemed as though the three spectators never thought of other boys wearing makeup; thus, their initial reaction. The fact that they were surprised is surprising in itself, as they did have makeup that they used themselves. What, did they think it was sap from trees that came out of a maple syrup can? I think not! And no matter how much Hao tries to deny it, his gorgeous hair is not so natural – his morning consists of exercises that would make any hairdresser weary.
The fact that they realized that Yoh was wearing makeup says something, too.
Hao, mega-girly-yet-seriously-hot-insane-killer-man was the first to break the silence that could mean doom for all who stood against the rebel sheep who say 'moo!' and wear sombreros– ahem – I mean, against the glare that froze the blood in their veins.
"So, how did you sleep, princess?"
Oooh, I do believe that the room's temperature dropped quite a few degrees.
Yoh had to stare a few minutes and gain somewhat of a level of control of his temper before he attempted to reply.
"Did you not just see my face? Baka. But besides that, it was turning out pretty much okay until you showed up."
Hao, however, would not be deterred; even with the scathing words that were thrown disdainfully off of his dear otouto's tongue.
Instead, he merely laughed in amusement before he continued on with the conversation.
"I do believe it was you who 'showed up', not me. This is our table, after all."
Yoh raised a brow mockingly.
"I don't see any sort of sign or golden plaque with your names on it. Therefore, it's free game. Besides, I was here first. You're the ones who just happen to be stalking me." He let out a sigh. "At least today you guys aren't armed with sticks for camouflage. That's a bit of a relief."
'I'm rather hoping that stupidity isn't contagious, or else I am surely doomed. Hey, it's not harsh. I'm simply stating facts.'
Yoh twitched as he noticed the look Ren was directing towards him.
'Hopefully he can't read minds…'
He stared at the Chinese boy for a few seconds longer, before it seemed that his latest thought was confirmed as the other boy chuckled to himself.
'He can! NYUUUUU! Or at least to somewhat of an extent. Damn!'
"That's supposed to be my domain, you know…" Yoh said quietly.
The other put on a confused façade, but Yoh knew better.
'Ha! Pretend all you want, you smug bastard!' He turned his gaze onto Hao. 'It must have been him! I don't know why Hao would teach someone how to read minds, but he's one of the only people I know of who is capable of having such abilities, and definitely the only one in this vicinity besides myself, and now a Ren-in-training. Still, it would be quite a useful tool for him to use to his advantage. Why the hell would he go around giving that little secret away? Apparently he's closer to Ren than I originally imagined… whoa, thoughts becoming seriously disturbing there. Stop that train of thought! Yamero! EEEEEEEK!!!!!'
"Yoh-sama?" Opacho questioned quietly.
"My mind is now officially scarred…" Yoh whispered with an extremely noticeable shudder.
"Come, now, Yoh!" Horo Horo said as he slung his arm around Yoh's slight shoulders.
Yoh shrugged them off regally, before casting a glare around the table.
The atmosphere somehow seemed to be weakening his resolve. That in itself seriously pissed Yoh off. He had been readying himself since he saw these three in order to exact his 'revenge', so to speak. However, he now continuously found himself acting like a weak, pathetic fool, who was easily pushed around and manipulated. Well, not anymore.
A sadistic smirk appeared on his lips as he stood gracefully and left his seat.
'Well, let's see if they really do like each other that much…'
He placed an innocent, confused mask on his face before turning to look back at Hao.
"Oh, Hao…"
"Hai?" Hao asked, a brow raised in the form of a question.
'Oh, could this get any better?' Yoh snickered inwardly.
"I just thought that you'd like to know that…there's some lipstick on you cheek… bright red lipstick. Well, how very interesting. I wonder how that got there?"
Hao's eyes widened.
"What? Where?!" he asked worriedly.
"Right…there… Ah, a little bit further to your left. No…closer to your mouth. Man, it almost looks like somebody kissed you. Huh, what a thought."
'So he admits to it…interesting…'
"Ooh, I remember some guy, a 'bluenette'…"
"Me?" Horo Horo asked curiously.
"Iie. Even though that would make more sense. I'm talking about that cross dresser. What was his name…?" Yoh paused a moment to ponder his question. "Ah, yes, Yamato was the name, I believe. It looks exactly like the lipstick he wears. Hai. Yamato's red lipstick, that same color lipstick on my dear aniki's cheek. That sure leads to some interesting thoughts, which could lead to some even more wild conclusions."
"That bitch…" Hao muttered, but whether he was referring to Yoh or this new mysterious blue-haired boy was anyone's guess.
Well, that did it.
Ren growled fiercely.
"Kisama…!"
Yoh pretended to cringe after a moment.
"Oh, Ren I'm soooo sorry. I-"
"Iie, Yoh; I'm glad you told me."
"No, that's not what I was talking about."
Ren turned to look at him in bewilderment.
"Nani?" he asked suspiciously.
Yoh walked around the table and leaned in close to Ren, but still spoke loud enough to be heard by all of the other members at the table.
(AN: Seriously! Heads out of the gutter! Don't get it: members? Probably for the best, then.)
Yoh placed on a pained look.
"Well, you see. I just had a look at Hao's thoughts. I can do that, you know-"
"Wakateru. Continue."
Yoh ignored the part where he was ordered around like a slave. It was getting too close to the fun part – the climax of this little meeting that was wrapped oh so very comfortably around his finger.
"Gomen. It seems that he feels that this Yamato fellow is much better in bed than you are, and that – oh, what was it- ah, that this fellow has some amazing techniques when it comes to sex, and that he's the sexiest guy he's ever seen. And, oh does that guy say erotic things with that dirty little mouth of his. But don't feel bad. I'm sure that Hao was going to inform you about how he's been cheating on you at some point."
"NANI?!?!?!?!!!!!!"
Wow, the explosion was huge. Beautiful fireworks, those are.
"HAO!!!!!!! KISAMA!!!!!!!!" Ren screeched.
Yoh had to flinch. He was surprised that the table hadn't crumbled due to the sheer volume of the Chinese boy's voice.
"Don't believe a word he says! That little whore is making up a shit-load of lies, and totally trying to make fools out us all!"
A nearby chandelier exploded. Yoh wad beyond furious. Nobody called Yoh something so demeaning without there being some dire consequences.
Ah, but it seemed that Ren would do that work for him. Yes, manipulation was so very fun, especially when your blissfully ignorant puppets were extremely willing. Damn those dirty thoughts of his and the last two words of his last sentence! Innuendos, anyone? Not even the sun was so blinding!
"How DARE you!!!!! How can you call Yoh a whore when you have that bitch's mark on your face?! On MY territory!"
"Your territory?! I am NOT a friggin piece of property, you asshole! Fuck this! Fuck YOU!"
"HA! As if I'm going to be your fuck buddy anymore. I'm not going to be treated like a piece of trash that can be taken advantage of by the likes of you. I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS SHIT! If you're going to go around having different sorts of relationships, then so am I!"
"Ha! You already have one with Horo Horo!"
Ren smirked smugly.
"I mean one that we haven't designated as being part of the limit."
Hao lifted an eyebrow in confusion.
"Who could you-"
"Dark, chocolate brown hair. Onyx colored eyes. Beautiful face. Sexy body. Gorgeous beyond anyone's wildest dreams."
Now Yoh was confused, and it seemed that Hao was too.
Wasn't Hao the only one who fit that description?
Well, it seemed that Hao was thinking along similar lines.
"I'm the only one who- Oh, you don't mean-"
The other boy's golden eyes glinted.
"Hai."
Yoh was still extremely confused. Who the hell were they talking about?
"You are not turning my otouto into a whore!"
"Don't give me that shit. You've wanted to do the same thing with him."
Whoa! Since when had this conversation turned to him as the main topic? What was going on?!?!
'Hold on…if the description sounds exactly like Hao, and then I'm brought into the conversation, that means…'
Yoh had to take a moment to go through the whole process of a plus b equals c, until realization dawned on him.
'Ren's talking about me! No, that couldn't possibly be right… I'm not in the least bit attractive. How could he be interested in me – not that I'm saying that he is, but still! That description doesn't fit me in the slightest!'
Denial'Nani? Who's there?'
Cackling was heard in the background.
Oh, this is too funny! I can't believe this! You are soooo naïve!
'Who are you?'
I'm you, but not; I'm only a part of you …'Oh, great! Just peachy! Now I'm turning into a schizophrenic…'
Okay then, kawaii schizo boy.
'Since when did I develop a multiple personality disorder?'
You've been like this for a while; you just haven't realized it. However, this change officially occurred due to the initial shock from finding out that you're extremely attractive, to the point of being a Sex God.
'Matte. Since when did the idea of me being a "Sex God" come into play?'
Oops. Did that just slip out?A nervous chuckle could be heard throughout his mind.
Anyways, you can call me Bob. Or you could call me Tenshi…An "angel" seemed to be anything but the right name to describe this newfound entity from his extremely twisted and insane mind.
'I'll have to think of a better name to call you. Most definitely not Solis, Tenshi, or anything of the like."
Ja ne!'Hello…? Hello?'
Well, wasn't that just peachy; just like the rest of his day. When he actually decided that he wanted to talk to the guy, he wasn't there. And when he didn't want the guy to be there, he mysteriously shows up. This was going to require a strange twist of psychology.
He turned his gaze back to find Ren and Hao bitch-slapping each other. Oh, this fight looked like it was going to be brutal.
'And I don't want to be a part of it.'
He turned to the afro bunny-boy standing but a few feet away from him.
"Ikuzo, Opacho."
The small boy merely nodded before hopping away after him.
"Ne, Yoh-sama?" he asked.
"Hai?"
"Where exactly did that red lipstick appear from?"
Yoh grinned sadistically.
"I used some neat little tricks to make it more noticeable. However, I didn't create it. The dirty work was already done for me."
"You mean…"
"Hai, Opacho. They won't be making fun of me and my makeup for a long, long time."
A bout of insane laughter rippled from his throat as he headed off to his English class.
After all, the day was just beginning.
No one would be ready for the surprises held in store for them.
No one.
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