AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGgggggggggggggggggggggggHHHHHHh. expletive removed they changed the timeslot of shaman king.. grrrrr expletive removed network! I haven't seen the whole series and I'm missing some of the episodes and I'm writing based from a butchered version of Shaman king aired at a local network here in the Philippines. Sorry for the late upload. I was trying to get a decent idea for the fic but I kind of got stuck.... so. I'm really really sorry. Anyway it's an alternate universe so I can basically do what I want. I hope the characters don't stray too much from their original disposition.
Anyway before I forget, I would like to thank the people who were kind enough to review my work. Ummmm... oh yeah, I will try to improve the story. Suggestions, reviews, constructive criticism and yes, even flames are greatly appreciated.
Whew, there, now on with the story....
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Chapter Two: Flashbacks
Hao was staring at Yoh and Anna while eating the sandwiches that Tamao had just prepared. Remembering much of the wonderful moments watching his younger brother squirm in torment because of Anna. 'No wait, scratch that Yoh is always at the mercy of the dreaded itako....'
flashback
Hao looked up from what he was reading to his brother, who sullenly entered his room and began banging his head on the wall with a constant rhythm. Hao asked his younger brother in an amused voice. "Why in the world are you banging your head on the wall?"
"Mind your own business!" he snapped.
'My, my aren't we a bit touchy today' Hao thought. "Well, this is my room and that's my wall, so it is my business...." he pointed out.
'Stupid Hao. Stupid wall. Stupid, stupid. Grrrrrrrrrrr.' Yoh thought while banging his head on the offending wall."I'm trying to figure out something."
"Like how hard is the wall?"
"No."
"Then, what is it?"
Finally, Yoh looked at him. "Do you have any idea why I do all those things Anna always tells us to do?! Even if it's irrational, idiotic and really really painful?!" recalling the training he did earlier and continued banging his head on the wall as if he hadn't missed a beat.
"Gee, I don't know... May be because we need the training? Because we're shamans and the shaman king needs to be strong? You tell me? Besides you're the only person I know who actually do her training." Hao replied sarcastically and went back to his reading. A sudden spark of inspiration hit him..... "Or maybe... YOU're in love with her." Hao snickered.
"Onii-chan.... that's not even funny. Actually it's scary. To be in love with a sadistic person like Anna would be like ---"
"..banging their heads on the wall?" Hao finished the sentence for him with a smirk.
Yoh suddenly stopped short when he realized what his brother just said. He closed his mouth and banged his head again for the final time and leaning his head on the wall.
Hao looked up when he realized that his younger brother had stopped banging his head on the wall "Are you okay?"
"Leave me alone." he replied pathetically.
Hao gave his brother a look that said 'yeah right as if that would stop me.'
"Please..." giving his older twin an pleading look that usually works.
"No."
Yoh began another session of self-abuse.
'Poor Yoh.' Hao thought. "So what did you see in that girl, anyway?"
"Can't you just get off my case?" An exasperated Yoh asked.
"Why should I? This is my room. You just barge in here and bang on the wall and you expect me to leave you alone? What kind of Evil, manipulative older brother do you think I am? "
"What about her?" Yoh stared at the wall where he was previously banging his head, an amused smile playing on his lips.
"She's...." Yoh began...
Beautiful.
Talented.
Smart.
Sexy.
Yoh sighed and slid to the floor. "What do I do onii-chan? She's so scary."
Hao began to laugh at the predicament Yoh has found himself in. Yoh smiled at his brother's reaction, if he weren't so scared of the situation he'd laugh his head off too.
end of flashback
Hao found himself smiling at the memory. But now, he was beginning to feel weak. ' I feel weak. Hearing couples "small talk" is like subjecting yourself to slow torture, feels like all your furyoku is being drained and you won't be regaining any of it anytime soon. I've got to get out of here'
'What to do. what to do. hmmmmmm...' Hao bit thoughtfully at the sandwich as he scanned the room for something to disrupt the couple's mood before he leaves. 'Preferably something that would break and would make a really really loud crash snicker' And then he saw Tamao and remembering the sandwiches.
"This sandwich taste great, Tamao-chan." He said smiling at the prophetess who was watching empty space from where she sat.
No response. 'Hmmmm, what's wrong?' peering at Tamao Hao realized that Tamao wasn't paying attention, an idea began to form. 'Aha! an opportunity knocks at my door.'
Tamao broke out of her reverie when Hao's hand was waving in front of her face. "Hmmmm. Oh sorry, what was it you were saying?" Tamao was blushing, again. 'This is embarrassing, being caught daydreaming by your own crush, is way too embarrassing...'
Hao smiled. 'Aw, that's so cute. snicker She's daydreaming. laughter Probably of her crush. evil cackle' biting back the laughter lurking in his eyes Hao replied to her query "I said the sandwiches were great."
"Oh. Thanks." Tamao tried to sound absentminded. 'Get out of here Tamao,' Tamao thought to herself. "Would you like me to fix some more ?" 'Right! To the Kitchen!' Tamao mentally patting herself on the back. She stood up.
"Where do you think you're going?" Anna asked suddenly, scaring Tamao half to death.
"Ummmm. aaanou... to the kitchen?" Tamao stammered at Anna sudden outburst however Anna wasn't frowning at her, rather in her general direction. 'Which means,' Tamao with a sinking heart slowly turned to look at Hao who was also frozen at the act of standing.
Hao grinned cheekily at Anna's glare. "Right! We're going to make more sandwiches."
"We?" It was Yoh's turn to give Hao a questioning look.
Hao straightens up and dusted imaginary specks of dirt off his immaculate pants. "Yes, WE." gesturing at Tamao and himself and raising an eyebrow at his brother mentally adding 'ARE YOU MAD? I like you and Anna but I'd rather be dead than spend time alone with you lovebirds, yuck. You're making my skin crawl by just thinking it, ewwwww.'
"You don't have to, Hao-san. Really, I can manage." Tamao was beginning to panic. Actually, she's torn, she's excited that she gets to spend time alone with Hao but she's too nervous to be around him. (doesn't make much sense but what the heck she's in love.author)
"Oh but I INSIST." Hao said with an evil glint in his eyes daring anybody even the dreaded itako to stop him.
Tamao was about to protest but she found herself being turned around by Hao and purposely guided towards the kitchen.
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Suddenly Yoh let out a laugh when the Tamao and Hao was out of earshot "Onii-chan was probably getting nauseated."
Anna raised a brow asking a question without bothering to say anything outloud.
"Onii-chan doesn't like mushy stuff." Yoh explained when he saw Anna. "It has an adverse effect on him. Not that he disapproves of us or anything, its just that he feels weakened when exposed to mushy stuff."
"Its funny isn't it?" Yoh asked Anna.
"What is?"
"That my brother is the most powerful shaman I know, is so powerless against mushy stuff." Yoh smiled at Anna.
Anna smiled in response to his, a brief smile but a smile nonehteless. And that was enough for Yoh.
The couple was enjoying their quiet moment alone.
Yoh suddenly paled and abruptly stood.
Anna frowned "What's wrong?"
"I don't think it's okay if we let Onii-chan tamper with dinner." Yoh said. 'How could I be so stupid? He'd probably put something in it.'
Anna frowned and muttered something under her breath as she stood up following Yoh to the kitchen.
end chapter two
Author's post fic rant:
(Author dodging rotten tomatoes being thrown) HA! you missed!
I am sorry for the wrong grammar, punctuation, and other stuff that makes a story good. English is not my first language and I have an irrational fear of English and English teachers too, that would be my explaination to a lot of the mistakes that I've done here. Hmmmm, what else, oh about when the next chapter will be posted... I have no idea. hehehehe; I'm really really sorry about that. Either I'm busy reading other people's fic or no idea has come to my head yet.
Oh, another thank you to those who reviewed. It made my day a little more special. Thanks and I hope you review again.
P.S. What's a beta-reader? I've seen it in some of the fics that I've read and from what I've read its something like an editor or collaborator, right? .