Hao-addict: I have come back for another chapter. Sorry for not updating again… grrr. I hate myself very much… oh well. Time to type

Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King. End of conversation.

Chapter 12: Path of Hao's Memories

Finally, morning came. Hao was currently lying and he stirred from his sleep by slightly twitching. He can't move comfortably because he felt that there was something heavy on top of his thighs. He slowly sat up and clutched the fabric in his hand. He wore it around his eyes and tied it. He activated it and he could see Yoh, currently sleeping on his lap and looking more peaceful than ever.

He could see that the sun has already risen up and its… 6:10. Oh dear…

Hao immediately moved Yoh vigorously. Yoh opened his eyes slowly and sprang out of Hao's lap and fell on the floor.

"What…" Yoh groaned as he was rubbing his eyes.

"It's 6:10. Already." Hao said as he stood up and helped Yoh up.

Yoh's eyes widened and he darted out of the room. Hao heard quick footsteps slowly fading and fading… Hao smiled and chuckled to himself. He then laughed. But this laugh was different, it wasn't evil like before. It sounded happy and less maniac. After all, Hao is the pyromaniac (fire addict) in the whole series. After a few while, his laughing lessened into a smile. Hao walked up to the bed and fixed the blankets. He removed all the folds and creases and made it look perfect. He is also a perfectionist. But everyone also has limits of their own. (Bleh... too dramatic...)

He went out of Yoh's room and went down the stairs. He then saw Yoh currently putting something inside the microwave. Yoh pressed some buttons and the microwave made sounds and suddenly there was light. Hao went down and into the kitchen.

"What are you cooking?" Hao said as he went to the microwave.

"AH! Hao! You scared the living hell out of me!" Said Yoh who was in full state of panic.

Suddenly, the microwave stopped. Yoh looked at it and started to hit his hand on it.

"WORK! THIS IS THE ONLY FOOD I COULD DO NOW! DARN!" Yoh continued to bang his hand on the microwave simultaneously.

Hao sweat dropped and said, "Let me help you Otouto…" He places both of his hands on the microwave and concentrates. He heats the inside of the microwave and suddenly…

TING!

Hao showed a small smile of accomplishment.

"I have been experiencing these kinds of problems since I was young." Hao said as he remove his hands on the steaming microwave.

Yoh wore cooking mittens and carefully placed out the one that was inside the microwave.

Hao's nose twitched from the smell of the white packet in Yoh's hands. It smelled very familiar…

"What… is that… in your hands?" Hao said between sniffs.

"Food." Yoh replied as he gets scissors.

Hao sniffed some more. It smelled… very… good. He started to drool. He wiped it as Yoh turned around to look at him.

Yoh cuts one edge of the white packet and brown liquid came out, with carrots, potatoes, and beef. It was steaming. Hao knew what this was… It was…

Beef Curry…

Hao drooled even more. Beef curry was his favorite food in the whole entire world.

Yoh looked at Hao, who has currently a wide, open mouth. He just sweat dropped. He got the both of them a bowl of rice and chopsticks. Hao got his bowl and chopsticks and started to eat like crazy. Since, it has been a long time since he ate Beef Curry.

After finishing 3 bowls of rice. Hao wiped his mouth which was filled with brown stains and now its, once again, sparkling clean.

"Thanks Yoh… That was the best…" Hao said as he sighed and placed his hand on top of his stomach.

"No problem…" Yoh said as he put his chopsticks in the empty bowl of rice and did the same thing to Hao's. Hao helped Yoh wash the bowls and both went into bath.

It was currently 6:30 am and Yoh had 1 more hour before school. Both went to the Onsen and took a bath. After they were done, they both went to Yoh's room.

Yoh opened his cabinet and took out his school uniform. He wore it and took his bag. It was already 7:00 and the sun has already risen up. Before Yoh could get out of the door…

"Wait." Hao walked up to Yoh.

Hao grabbed the bag from Yoh's hands and fixed Yoh's collar and straightened his polo. He pushed his bag on Yoh's stomach.

"I do not want my Otouto to be embarrased in front of his classmates." Hao strictly said. Yoh sweat dropped and stepped out of the door, being followed by Hao.

"Bye nii-san. I'll be back later. I'll buy some food for the both of us." Yoh waved goodbye, wore his shoes and stepped out of the door. Hao closed the door behind him and locked it. He sighed and walked back into the living room. He took out one mat and laid his head on it. He continued to look up to the ceiling and closed his eyes as he sank into deep thought…

"Ocaa-san… Where are we going?" A small child whiled while he was clinging to his mother. "Oh… we're going to the park." The small child's mother smiled at him and the small child smiled back. He loved smiling so much and it was very obvious in his face. They both reach the park and they played at the playground. The little child looked at the big white building and it made a loud sound.

The mother of the little boy held the little boy's hand. "It's time to go now, Asaha- doji." She said calmly. "Demo mama…" Asaha started to cry and the older woman wiped them off his cheeks. "Tomorrow, we'll go back to this park okay?" The older woman said as they both went back home. "Okay, mama." Asaha-douji said as he smiled cutely and continued to cling to her mother's hand.

Once they both reach home, the mother went straight to the kitchen and Asaha was staring at small bugs and was amused. The mother was cooking for their dinner and she sang a tune which was ver pleasant. Asaha always heard that song and he would remember. He would also sing it and make a duet with his mother. "Asaha. Its time to eat dinner." The mother called out. Asaha waved bye to the bugs and went to the kitchen. They both ate rice and curry. It was Asaha's favorite food. He would alays eat wuickly and the part around his mouth will be dirty.

Suddenly, the mother smelt something. She smelt fire and looked back. "Mama… What's wrong?" Asaha said as he finished eating and stared at her mother. The mother watched in horror as she carried Asaha out of the table and ran out. She accidentally tripped and Asaha landed on the floor outside of the house. Asaha looked back to his mother and the fire grew larger and larger. "MAMA!" He yelled and tried to come close but the heat was breathtaking. "Asaha, go somewhere safe." "Demo, mama…" "Just go!" Asaha looked back to see her mother being burnt in the fire and he ran off. He ran as fast as he could. The tears flowing from his eyes as he ran. His heart was beating faster every second. He stopped by a big tree and he looked back as he saw the home, which he and his mom was, being burnt into ashes. He watched by the tree while crying. He lost everything. He lost his home, his love, and lastly, his mom.

Hao suddenly sat up from where he was lying on. He placed his hand on his head and he continued to perspire. That was a memory from a very long time ago. A very, very long time ago. He felt something warm on his cheek and felt that it was his tear. He stood up and returned the mat and went back to Yoh's room…

Hao-addict: is it too dramatic? Oh well. I am taking my exams and I might not be updating so much these days okay? I hope that you guys liked chapter!

WAH…

Next chapter: No classes.

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