DiScLAimEr: I do not own Shaman King and I'm a HUMAN… I commit mistakes while trying to avoid them. Gomen! I know it's foolish of me to commit these stupid errors again and again… but I swear at Horo's snowboard that I try to avoid them… but when you see a typographical stupidity please try to understand…
Thank you to all the reviewers I love you all!
Sorry for the long waiting for my next update…it was just because my computer broke and the one who fixed this took a long time before actually fixing it…
But now it's fixed so let's get on with the next chapter…
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Chapter 10
The next morning Pirika woke up while still feeling like her head was up in air. She could still recall all the things that transpired last night. Though it was very sudden… Horo broke her heart then Ren mend it and made it beat again…
She was still happy indeed that the experience made her learn something… the importance of listening to her heart.
She then stood up and walked to the bathroom to fix herself up… but every time she closed her eyes she can still remember everything in full detail. She could still smell his scent; she could still feel the chilly breeze brushing her hair… making her almost see herself behind Ren again… like what it was last night.
She then went out of the bathroom fully dressed for breakfast. She was about to go down when she saw something in the corner of her eyes… when she turned to it she saw the fresh bouquet of red roses in her vase. She then walked towards it and started to sniff it as her fingers touched a few petals. But she halted when her hands came across an unidentified object in the bouquet. She slowly pulled it out and saw that it was a card… a sky blue one too… like the color of her eyes. She smiled as she opened it.
Dear Pirika,
I cordially invite you to dinner… I'll be in your house by 8:00… see you tonight.
Hoping that you'll come,
Tao Ren.
She read.
She then folded the card and put it in her pocket.
Then from nowhere… she suddenly … shrieked at the top of her lungs.
Good thing though before anything would break due to her high pitched voice her cell phone started to beep. She then took it and started to read the message.
It says: Your horoscope for today… you will soon learn the deep part of your well. Be ready to endure the pain in your quest and remain strong… don't ever give up for in the end of this dark tunnel… your destiny awaits.
Pirika then frowned and deleted the message.
"You will never get me into trouble again. You made me suffer in Horo's hand and now you'll disappoint me in my date! I'll never be fooled twice." Pirika shouted to her cell phone as I it was the one who did the message.
She then put her cell phone inside her drawer, which she locked after she shut it properly. After that she went back to her good mood again, she really tries to forget about that cell-o-scope and good thing Ren's invitation can easily cover it.
"I hope my mother let me come." Pirika prayed sincerely before she dashed out of her room and ran down.
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Back in Ren's house, Ren was stretching in front of the window
"Ohayou Ren!" Horohoro suddenly burst out popping from nowhere making Ren step back a little.
"What're you doing here? You almost made me attack you!" Ren shouted angrily as Horo jumps in and sits on Ren's couch.
"Admit it… you were surprised ne?" Horo asked grinning happily and raising a brow.
"What are you doing here?"
"Well I can't help to think about what happened last night." Horo started.
"That's a surprise… I never knew you could think. But still it's none of your business." Ren said almost threatening the Ainu.
Then silence struck inside the room… no one dared to speak… for maybe they don't know where to start or maybe they just can't find the right words to say.
"Tell me Ren… the flowers. What's that for?" Horo asked seriously.
Ren then was shocked, though he didn't show it he was really surprised. He could swear that he didn't notice Horo around when he delivered the flowers to the Honda residence early this morning.
"Her feet were injured. It was just a get well soon present." Ren said… almost cursing himself for lying.
"Good." Horo said while standing up happily, "I thought you're starting to fall in love with my sister. Though I don't blame you… you know how it is Ren."
"I think I do."
"Well since that is cleared. I better be going. Tamao is cooking a new recipe and I just can't wait. Sayonara!" Horo said energetically while hopping out of the window.
Ren then looked at the window as his eyes followed Horo and his snowboard as they slowly start to fade through the thickness of the trees.
"After all this time… you still don't trust me." Ren muttered through gritted teeth.
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The night Pirika was waiting for finally arrived… five minutes before the said time Ren's car arrived.
Pirika was wearing a sky blue silk gown with a shawl of matching color. Her hair was unbound letting it fly in the night wind. She was very beautiful tonight though she chose not to wear any make-up… she really go for the natural look.
Pirika with her parents behind her were already waiting in the door for Ren's arrival.
"You look so beautiful." Ren complemented as his eyes lays on the blushing Pirika.
"Take care of her." Mr. Honda said as Ren smiled sincerely.
"Have a good time." Mrs. Honda added as Ren opens the car's door and helping Pirika to get in and sit comfortably.
"Thank you very much." Ren said bowing to Piri's parents.
Ren then entered the driver's seat and slowly drove away as Pirika's parents were waving at them.
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Ren covered Pirika's eyes as he led her to the place where they should be seated to dine. Pirika was still clueless until now but at the back of her mind something tells her that this place feels very familiar…
Ren slowly took his hands off Pirika's face just to see that her eyes were still shut.
"You can look now." Ren signaled as Pirika slowly opened her eyes… then when she shot a glance around the place her eyes widened in amazement.
From the looks of it, the place seems like an old abandoned theatre. However Ren made it look very, very special.
The place was dark but was illuminated by the candles in the audience seat. Every seat has one candle inside a glass and when they are seen from the stage it seemed like twinkling stars on a dark night. The stage was also lit by candles artistically arranged in their candle holders. The table and chairs were in the middle of the stage where they are now standing at. But that was not the best part yet… for when Pirika looked up at the ceiling she saw a million tiny sparkling lights like stars scattered above them… though she doesn't really know what they are made of she was just astonished. She felt like she was in space, surrounded by a million sparkling stars… it was just magical… she loved it a lot.
"It's so pretty!" Pirika shouted happily. She then looked at Ren who was staring at her all this time.
"Good thing you liked it. But you know what… you outshine them all." Ren said with sincerity in his eyes.
Pirika blushed while keeping a strand of blue locks behind her ear.
"Arigatou."
Ren then pulled a seat and let Pirika sit on it. He then walked over the opposite side and sat down too.
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The whole night through the two just ate, talked and had fun. Although they blush occasionally, they still didn't felt awkward talking to each other.
"So why did you chose this place?" Pirika asked as the two sat down on the edge of the stage.
"To be honest this place was the reason why she always goes home late."
"She?" Pirika asked.
"Horo's little sister… the first woman I've loved." Ren said looking on the floor.
"Do you know what she does here?"
"No one knew… but she never had the chance to tell it to us… for she never finished it." Ren sadly said looking at the wilted roses at the side of the stage.
Ren's eyes startled to twinkle… Pirika doesn't know whether it was because of the light or maybe because he was crying.
"Sorry."
"No. Don't be. She's gone… and what's important is you're here."
"Ren…"
"Hmm?"
"It's starting to get cold." Pirika said while shivering a little.
Without any word Ren slowly got closer to Pirika and embraced her slowly. Instantly the cold breeze started to disappear… she then closed her eyes and enjoyed this moment… hoping that this would moment just freeze.
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What they don't know though is that they weren't the only person inside that theatre… for in the darkness of the shadow stood a familiar figure… dressed in Ainu clothes! He was the one responsible for the place being terribly cold all of a sudden –Horohoro. But what's this? He was not alone… for behind him stood a cloaked figure with long hair.
"See I told you something's going on with those two." The long-haired boy said smiling behind Horohoro finally revealing his face to the light... he was none other than Hao!
"Ren… I'll never forgive you… you lied to me." Horohoro muttered angrily making the place colder than before.
"And to think that if they ever end up with each other Pirika would be brought back to our world." Hao said again in an almost taunting voice.
"I'll never let that happen." Horohoro whispered again looking fiercely at the couple in the middle of the stage.
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What shall Horohoro do? Why is Hao here in this scene? What is he up to? What shall happen to the two lovers? Will Ren finally forget the old Pirika and accept that she'll never be back or will Pirika remember everything in the end?
Find out in the part of the story…
Watch out for the ending really soon…
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Okay so this time it took me a very long time to update…
Gomen!
I hope this chapter compensate for that…
Thanks for the reviews and keep reviewing… I often get ideas from the reviewer on what the ending would be…
Arigatou and keep on reading!