Kitty-demon92- A little after G-revolution making the beyblade boys seventeen and eighteen years of age.
Jamesstutz- Thank you, I have a lot of self-confidence, except when comes to writing. I read stories on this site for five and half years before I worked up the courage to post any of my ideas.
Angel-Thank you for the suggestion, hmm Japanese holiday. The closest Japanese holiday is the Emperor's birthday, which is December 23rd. I suppose I could do that. I know the Chinese holiday is going to be New Years, because they celebrate with a really awesome parade and many other things. I was going to elaborate on the Russian Holiday, but I am trying to stay in character, do not worry as the story progresses the holidays will be more extravagant. The reason is in our home we try to celebrate every holiday we hear of, I officially think we're crazy. As for the language I understand what you say, I only visit Europe a few months during the winter festival, but I have lived in a lot of states in the US, I wonder how long it will be until Ebonics becomes a recognized language?
Skittles the Sugar Fairy- I hope you received my e-mail, if not why don't you send me the next Canadian Holiday date and what it is celebrated for and I will make a chapter for it.
Flame Ivy Moon-Your welcome, but it is the truth, and Thank you! I promise to inform my friends that ain't is not a true word even though some dictionaries recognize it as one. Ebonics, or slang can royally screw up a language sometimes. It was funny listening to one of my friends from Sweden explaining they still cannot tell the difference between 'cool', and cold as far as slang goes.
I do not own these shows.
Usagi dashed to and fro, helping her mother prepare for Thanksgiving. She was careful in what she chose to do because she was still shaky when it came to cooking. At least she does not burn water any more, due to the extended tutelage from her mother, now that she is not rushing to school and youma fights. Usagi dashed upstairs to her room for her Sunday best dress, so her mother could iron it and straighten it out. Almost out her of her room's door a voice stopped her.
"Hello, Usa-hime." A mysterious voice floated to Usagi's ears. Usagi whirled around, dropping her dress, flung herself at the person sitting on her bed. The person who spoke had long, elegant, dark forest green locks, with a small tight bun of hair holding the needed amount to keep her locks from sweeping the ground. She had sparkling garnet eyes which peered with a mystic glint as she studied Usagi. Catching the lunging princess, her staff like key was knocked out of her hands, she mutely shook her head and hugged her princess. "Good to see you well, Usa-hime." She added to her prior statement and silently chuckled at the affronted gaze on Usagi's face.
"Puu, I have told you, call me Usagi or Usa-chan, none of this princess linage." Usagi remarked to 'Puu'. Usagi smiled at the woman's small smile, before shaking her head. "Not that I am not happy to see you, but why are you here?" Usagi asked curiosity sprinkling in her sapphire orbs. The woman stood regally and handed over a small key to the princess. Usagi scratched her head in wonder at the key. "It is a house key, I think, what am I supposed to do with it?" Usagi inquired to the woman.
"It is a copy of the house key to our mansion, go have your Thanksgiving there." 'Puu' said picking up her time-staff, and checking the magenta orb at the top. Usagi sighed at the strange command and gazed at the mysterious time senshi.
"Pluto, why do I need this?" Usagi asked the smiling time guardian.
"You'll see." Pluto vaguely answered. Usagi sighed, but accepted the answer. Pluto handed over a letter, filled with directions, Usagi frowned in wonder, but shrugged none the less.
"I know where you live, why do I need this?" Usagi wondered out loud to the time guardian. Pluto's smile stretched further, as she answered her curious princess.
"You do not need, but the limo driver might." Pluto offered to the puzzled Usagi. Usagi's jaw opened in surprise at the comment.
"Limo?" Usagi squeaked out in surprise. Pluto nodded in answer.
"Haruka wanted to give you a gift in thanks of your understanding and friendship." Pluto literated to Usagi. Usagi nodded in wonder, before smiling gently.
"Tell her thank you, but you are not telling me everything are you?" Usagi asked her friend. Pluto smiled and shook her head.
"Trust me, have your okassan drive out to our home where the limo waits and send it back here after your family has gotten to our mansion." Pluto told Usagi as her thoughts flicked over future events.
"Pluto, sentences that start with trust me, have me worried." Usagi intoned to Pluto.
"After your family gets out to our mansion, send the limo here to wait for your guests, believe me you will be glad you did." Pluto offered and with a swish of her time key disappeared. Usagi sighed at the answer of the woman and walk demurely down the steps of her home. Locating her mother in the kitchen, she stopped her mother from putting the turkey in the oven.
"Haha, Setsuna called, she said we could use the mansion for Thanksgiving." Usagi told her mother, as Ikuko whipped the mashed potatoes. Ikuko glanced at her daughter and put the wooden spoon down. She nodded, but a question lingered in her gaze.
"What about your guests?" Ikuko reminded Usagi. Usagi told her mother what Setsuna, informed her as far as her guest go. Ikuko blinked in wonder, but nodded her head. "Round up everyone, grab your dress, and meet me in the car." Ikuko ordered. Usagi bowed her head in agreement before rushing off to round up the rest of the family. Ikuko wrapped up the needed food items and grabbed her recipe cards, she hauled these to the car and packed them. She was joined by her husband, her son, and her exuberant daughter. With everything in the car, they drove the streets that would take them to Usagi's friends home. Arriving, Usagi tossed the house key to her mother, and went in search of the limo driver. Finding him leaning against the hood of his sleek ride, Usagi walked over and handed him the directions needed. The man nodded, and offered a cheery wave before driving off toward Usagi's home.
"I am hungry." Takao cried out to his companions. Rei sighed at Takao's comment and shook his head. Max turned a sympathetic glance to Takao and patted him with comfort on his shoulder. Kai opened one eye to glance at Takao and shut it just as quick. "When is Kyouju going to be here?" He whined to his fellow companions. Before anyone could answer him a cheerful greeting fell on their ears.
"Hey guys, what are you all doing down here?" The voice questioned. The guys turned to the voice, a smile alighting on three of the four faces. The speaker had light-blue hair which brushed his shoulder blades, and his bangs spiked up and to the left shadowing his face. Leaving his amber eyes sparkling with determination. He was followed by a short male with short blonde hair and blue eyes. Next to him was a female with red hair that hung to her mid back, she offered a kind smile her dark-green eyes flashing in recognition. Last of the group was a semi-tall male with a wide muscular body. Short black hair that spike up with two small bangs falling in his dark eyes.
Takao waved happily at them, a competitive spirit blazing in his smile and eyes. "Hey Kane, Jim, Salima, and Goki." Takao yelled back.
"What are you doing amassed in the waiting room?" the blue haired one asked.
"Were waiting for our friends to show up so we can leave Kane." Takao answered the blue-haired Kane.
"Leaving where?" Kane asked.
"We are going to our friend's house for an American holiday, Thanksgiving." Max answered. Kane nodded at his answer, Max bit his cheek before asking his question. "Do you guys want to join us?" he questioned. They all shrugged their shoulders, and the blonde spoke up.
"Won't your friend be concerned by the amount of people?" the blonde asked.
"No, in fact I am quite sure she would welcome having new people, Jim." Max answered. The group nodded, and walked over. Rei hugged the red-haired female in remembrance.
"Hey Salima." Rei addressed the red-hair female, Salima nodded in return to his greeting. The crowed haired male stepped toward Kai and offered his hand. Kai grasped it with familiarity and nodded to the male.
"Kai." The black-haired male stated.
"Goki." Kai returned then dropped his hand. While this, was going on Rei crept toward a group descending the stairs. The group was lead by an Asian male with long raven hair tied in a ponytail that hung to his mid-back, his cedar brown eyes showing happiness. He wore a similar Chinese outfit to Rei's, except his shirt was open revealing his tanned chest, and it had hues of green, instead of white. Next to him was a long pinked haired female with golden eyes, which brought notice to the lighter pink bow on her head tied into cat ears. She wore a more feminine option of the Chinese uniform, with a white base and pink trimmings.
Behind her was a shorter Asian male with green hair in a short ponytail that spiked up with a large bang hanging off to the right, his amethyst eyes lit mischief. His decor consisted of a blue shirt trimmed in green which was separated from similar colored pants by a green cloth belt. The last of the group was a tall, stocky male mostly shaved of his raven crown except for the mohawk that travel the center of his skull. His eyes normally slitted obscuring, the color of his eyes, flashed in joy at the sight of Rei revealing his smoky black eyes. He wore a basic green jumper except of two belts over the shoulder he had one that ran his left shoulder. It had trimmings of oranges, and he had a white cloth belt around his mid-section.
Rei stepped toward the long-haired male and shook his hand. "Lai, bring the Bai Hu Zu, and come with us." Rei requested of his long time friend. Lai nodded, joined by the others the walked over to the Blade Breakers. Takao saw them coming and waved to them.
"Well we have the Bai Hu Zu's, Team Psykick, Max brought over the PBA All-stars, and Kai disappeared." Takao exclaimed to the growing group. Kai reappeared with two males following him, a wavelike spiky red head with two bangs falling in his sky blue eyes. The other with short lilac hair and matching eyes. He nodded to his fellow teammates as the two males stood beside him. "Great, now all we need is Zin, Daichi, Daitenji-san, and Ojii-san." Takao said as he scans the crowd. No sooner does he offer his observation when the four males appeared.
Nodding they left toward Usagi's home, when they got there they were greeted by a black stretch limo. Takao whistled in amazement and stepped up to the driver. The driver turned to study the group, and silently laughed. No wonder his normal employers, Tenou-san, and Kaiou-san offered their friend his services. He approached the oldest gentlemen he could see. "Tsukino-san's party I presumed." He said, his answer came from Takao who nodded cheerfully. "Very well, follow me." He led them to the limo's doors and opened them. "Please enter." He instructed. With the last one in, he walked toward the front of the car, and entered behind the driver's wheel. Flicking a look back, making sure all, his passengers were sitting and strapped in, he allowed the car to purr to life.
"It is sad that Hiromi had to stay with her family this weekend, she is going to be so jealous." Takao crowed in enjoyment, lazing back against the leather of the seat. Few nodded to his statement, but most made small chatter amongst themselves. He turned to his brother Zin and tugged on his shirt. A lighter blue hair male turned to him, his amber eyes echoing Takao's. He nodded at his brother, wondering who his friend is that treats them.
"Who is your friend?" Zin questioned his brother, several heads turned to Takao at the inquiry. Takao smiled and rifled through his pocket for a moment before pulling out the Halloween picture Usagi sent them. He offered the picture to Zin, who studied it with a light smile. He passed it around the car, several different gazes at the female in the picture.
"Her name is Usagi, and we met by accident." Takao says with a light blush. Kyouju spoke up with a smirk.
"What he means is we met her through Takao's faults." Kyouju elaborated on Takao's answer. Zin turned his face to his younger brother one eyebrow raised in question. Takao explained what happened that day. By the time he was finished the limo had stopped and the door opened. All occupants spilled out with either smirks or laughter. Their joy was switched to amazement at the mansion that appeared in their view. Takao led the pack to the door and knock. The door was opened by Shingo, the younger brother of Usagi. He stood staring, occasionally blinking at the group in front.
"Who is at the door Shingo?" Usagi's voice carried to a door. Shingo stuttered, failing with words, he ushered them in. He also showed the limo driver in as well, inviting him to the feast. "Shingo?" Usagi questioned. Hearing no response, she walked out toward the front door. Seeing the amassed group of people standing in the room, she walked closer and bowed. "Welcome to one of my friends mansion, dinner should be ready shortly." Usagi informed them, her navy blue summer dress swaying with her movements. Formalities from the hostess finished she rushed forward and hugged the five familiar males. "Your performances at the last tournament was amazing." Usagi chirped to the males. "Who is your entourage?" Usagi questioned seeing the large group of people. Shingo squeaked at Usagi's clueless to the people standing before them, he rushed off into another room. Usagi shook her head at her brother's antics while waiting for an answer.
An elder male with greying hair pulled back into a fish tail stepped forward. His light blue eyes flashing with a love for life. "I am the great Kinomiya-san, but you can call me Ojii-san." The gentleman offered. He swept out into an extravagant bow with a kendo stick leaning slightly against his side. Usagi giggle at the elder man's antics, she offered a curtsy in return.
Takao slapped a hand to his forehead, shaking it back and forth at the older man's behavior. "Ojii-san, you are embarrassing." Takao mumbled. Another elder gentleman walked forward, his bowler's hat accenting his grey sideburns and mustache. He leaned on his cane and offered a waist bow. Usagi chirped at him recognizing who he was.
"You're the chairman of the beyblade association Daitenji-sama." Usagi identified the elder male. He nodded and placed a hand on the fair child's head.
"Please call me, Daitenji-san or plain Daitenji." He told Usagi. She nodded and changed her attention back to the group, a thought sparked in her and she bowed.
"Forgive me sirs, allow me to call Shingo to have you seated where you can rest from your journey." Usagi said and turned her head toward the back of the mansion. "Shingo, may you please escort Daitenji-san and Ojii-san to the dining hall where they can meet our family and be seated." Usagi called to her brother. Shingo came skirting in, bowing traditionally and led the elder males deeper into the mansion. "Now, where were we?" Usagi questioned to the group.
A tall male dressed in a nice charcoal suit with light blue hair that fell boyishly in his navy blue eyes walked forward and bowed. "I am Zin Kinomiya, Takao's elder sibling." He said and bowed again. He raised Usagi's hand to his lips at his bow, and gently kissed it. "It is a charming surprise to meet you." Zin said and stepped back. Usagi blushed prettily at the manners of Zin. She cleared her throat a little to gain back the attention of the group.
A short spiky candy-apple red-haired youth elbowed past Takao and placed himself in front of Usagi. His green eyes drew notice to the strange star shape scar on his forehead. "I am Daichi, and I am better then Takao here." He spoke to Usagi as he gestured to Takao. Takao growled and jumped on Daichi, they tussled for a bit before Rei and another dark hair male pulled them apart. Usagi smiled at their strange friendship that reminded her of her and Raye's. Shingo reappeared, and Usagi pointed out Daichi, Takao, Kyouju, and Zin to be shown where the dining room is, Shingo nodded speaking quickly with Takao as they left.
Rei slightly pushed his entourage toward Usagi. She recognizes the other long dark hair male as the one that helped separate Daichi and Takao. He bowed politely, and shyly ducked his head, hiding his amazing ember ambers called eyes. Rei shook his head, and elbowed the back of his companion. Usagi sensing he was a bit uncomfortable, smiled at him with reassurance. "I won't bite, what is your name?" Usagi inquired to the male. He looks up, with a small feral grin carving itself on his face.
"I am Lai, master of Galeon." Lai said with confidence. Usagi sent a questioning glance to Rei. Rei mouthed back bit beast, Usagi nodded and gestured for Lai to stand near her so she could see the others. Lai walked over along with Rei and stood beside Usagi, while she gazed at the brutish male with a mohawk, the small male with green hair and the girl with cat ears.
The girl spoke up as she gazed between Rei and Lai. "I am Mao, this is Kiki, she points to the emerald crowned one, then her hand moves to the stocky male, and this is Gaou." Mao introduced herself along with the males. Usagi smiled in friendship and waved them over. Rei tapped Usagi's shoulder, she turned to him, her attention focused on him.
"This is my first beyblade team, they are from China, my home, we are the Bai Hu Zu." Rei explained to Usagi. Shingo's voice cut in as he returned.
"Most of their bit beasts are felines' except Gaou's who has a bear, and they are so amazing." Shingo informed his sister. He spoke with Mao and Lai as they walked away. Rei stayed his spot and Takao reappeared to stand next to Usagi. Grinning at the shrinking group her curious gaze fell on Max's assortment.
Max dragged forward four males and a female. The female stepped forward with confidence, her glasses enhancing her lapis orbs. She had orange hair the sprung out in a cloud form. She wore a tennis outfit with orange, yellows, and greens decorating her. She nodded to Usagi and offered a hand to shake. Usagi grasped it and shook the females' hand. "I'm Emily." She said and stepped off to the side.
Max pushed the four males forward and pointed to one. The one he pointed to had blonde hair in a ponytail and tamed beneath a blue baseball cap. He wore a baseball uniform with a jacket thrown over it that was navy blue with red trimmings. "This is Michael." Max said, then he pointed to another. This one had short black hair that was slick back to a point, while the side of his head was shave. His brown eyes sparkled with alethic ability, he wore a red basketball uniform. "Eddy." Max informed Usagi, then his hand pointed to a third male. This male had a muscular upper body underneath a white tee with a white jacket thrown over it. He had white hair pulled back in a fishtail, and rough lavender eyes. "Rick." Max intoned. His hand falling to the last male. He wore a football uniform, a helmet grasped in his left hand. He had olive green hair that ended at the crook of his neck, one spike falling in between his lazuli eyes. "Steven." Max told Usagi and she nodded absorbing all the information. "This is the American Team, the PBA All-stars." Max explained to Usagi, Shingo reappeared and spoke with Eddy.
"All of their launchers are based on their favorite sport." Shingo said and faded with the All-stars except Max toward the dining hall. Usagi's eyes fell on Takao as he walked over and dragged some more people to Usagi.
Takao pointed to the redhead female. "Salima." His hand gestured to the short blonde male, "Jim." Again he gestured to a muscular male with raven hair. "Goki." Takao informed as his position was turning to the last male when he stepped forward. Usagi eyed the blue haired male as he bowed.
"Kane, mil!lady." He said and stepped back, sweeping an arm toward the prior introduce. "We are team Psykick." Kane said and bowed again. Her younger brother walked in and Usagi turned toward him wondering what tidbit he would share.
"They have technological shadow-bit beasts of the Blade Breakers, but their blading skills are awesome." Shingo reported to Usagi. Usagi pondered the information given. Shingo seeing his sister's space filled gaze elaborated. " Metal or cyber copies of Driger, Draciel, Dranzer, and Dragoon." Shingo finished as he walked off leading team Psykick to the designated room. Takao walked back over as Usagi's eyes fell on Kai's trio.
Kai stepped forward with two males shadowing him. He glanced to the male with red hair. "Yuriy." He switched his gaze to the lilac male. "Bryan." Kai said, standing there peering vacantly into the mansion, before he shut his eyes. Usagi mutely wonders to herself before questioning Kai.
"Kai's a triplet?" Usagi wondered innocently. Her entourage of Takao, Rei, and Max laughed at Usagi's question. While the trio opened their eyes to gaze at Usagi. "What?" Usagi questioned helplessly at the actions of the males. Rei clutched his sides at the laughter pouring from him, using one hand to pat Usagi's shoulder reassuringly. Max and Takao crowed at the picture in their heads at having three silent males sharing the same strain. Kai glared at his laughing teammates before gazing at Usagi.
"No, they are part of my home team, Neo-Borg." Kai said. Usagi nodded in understanding, before she perked up.
"They are your best friends." Usagi chirped at them, she offered a friendly smile to the trio. She whirled on her heel and led them to the dining room. Meanwhile Kai, Yuriy, and Bryan glared at the laughing males. Rei waved off their glares, while Max and Takao ignored the gazes altogether. They entered to a room brightly decorated, a huge paper turkey was pasted on the north wall at the head of the table.
Seven candles stretched along the table top. The candle holders were brass each had a carving etched upon it. One had a Native American, one an English male pilgrim, one a female pilgrim, three had different scenes, one of a cottage, one of a table filled with Native Americans and pilgrims sharing a feast, the third had religious's symbols from every belief decorating it, and the last candle holder had a large turkey engraved on it.
The table cloth was brown and white checkered with harvest pictures fleshed in. The table was filled with foods of many proportions. Three large turkeys were spaced along the table already sliced with the light meat on one side and dark on the other. Six large bowls of different flavored mashed potatoes, chives, garlic, buttered, plain, parsley, and basil drifted from them. Cranberries, lamb, mint jelly, stuffing, yams, green beans, and gravy were placed on the table. Off on a smaller table was the desserts to follow. Sitting appetizingly was three pumpkin pies, two apple, three chocolate pies, and orange sherbet smoothies. There was red and white wines and coffee for the adults.
Usagi and her followers came in to observe the scene of Ikuko smacking Daichi's hand from the food. Takao chuckled behind Usagi, and she flicked a small scolding glare at him. They each took their seats, and bowed their heads, well Kai, Yuriy, and Bryan had to be informed of the action and why. Each gave their own prayers of thanks, and offered one thing they enjoyed this year. Kenji stood and offered a toast to friends far and near, with love and protection. Each agreeing with the toast, although they had to retrieve new glasses for Daichi and Takao. They had made a competition out of 'clinking' their glasses together, which the end result was two broken drinking glasses. A wine glass was passed around to be sipped from for good luck. Usagi covertly placed a drop on her finger and offered it to Luna. Luna lapped it up and jumped into Usagi lap awaiting the small feedings that Usagi would share.
Each finished at their own paces, Usagi, Shingo, Ikuko, Zin, and Mao entered the kitchen to wash dishes. When over half the load was done, Ikuko shooed the children from the kitchen to enjoy some down time while she finishes the cleaning. Usagi led the young adults who were done to the sitting room, while the adults talked over coffee. The large group spent sometime talking of their past, even the distant trio. After hearing the trio's story Usagi stood and gave each one a hug, ignoring the fact they tensed at the contact. When a half an hour past Usagi went to scrounge up some small slips of paper and pencils. She also grabbed a cornucopia and brought it with her. She passed out the paper, and pencils to each of the members.
"You write one wish, and one thing you are thankful for and place it into the cornucopia." Usagi explained. "After a year's passing we read them on this exact date." She finished and quickly wrote her items on the paper and folded it placing it into the horn of plenty. The adults trickled in and followed the tradition as well. Shingo was bouncing in place at his peaked energy.
Daitenji-san laughed at Shingo's enthusiasm. He gazed down at the boy at cracked a grandfather smile. "What is your wish young man?" he questioned Shingo. Shingo turned his pleading eyes on the chairman and answered him.
"I want to see the full tournament live." Shingo pleads with Daitenji-san. Daitenji-san adjusted his gaze to Usagi as he stroked his cane.
"Do you as well young lady?" he inquired to Usagi. Usagi bowed her head in respect, which also shadowed her sapphire orbs. After a moment she gave him a soft smile and a nod. Daitenji-san smiled to himself and turn to see the nods of agreement of the parents. "Does anyone have a problem with this?" His voice echoed over the group. No one objected and he laughed aloud. "As you wish, I need someone to keep an eye on Takao since he is hard to wake up and Hiromi will not be able to." Daitenji-san instructed to the pair. He was met with happy squeals and two pairs of arms hugging his mid-section. One pair tightens their hold and then let go. Usagi bounded from the chairman to each person in the room and hugged them in joy. Daitenji-san watched the reactions to the bubbly girl's enthusiasm. He watched as the group accepted the girl easily, even the quiet Russian boys. He figured that this tournament held many surprises.
There the next installment. Happy Thanksgiving to all and if you have any questions or suggestions don't be afraid to tell me. Please review.
Much Holiday Wishes,
WolfchildBlazer
