rini - : dances around the room : i'm so happy!

mina & etsumi – why are you happy rini-chan?

rini – because another chapter is up yay! enjoy!

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Chapter 2: We're not in Tokyo Anymore

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Chichiri sat in the hot sun with his pole drifting in the water; nothing was biting (as usual!). The monk felt a strange feeling creep up on him, an unusual one at that. He cocked his head to see what might be up and was taken back to see himself! His eyes narrowed in, absolutely blown away by the situation. A spitting image of the Suzaku warrior was strolling in the gardens with a foreign girl. Moments later, Chichiri jumped off his perch and strode over to the impersonator.

/What is going on? I'm the only me, no da./

Mina stood still in amazement, she turned to look at the Chichiri behind her and then back at the Chichiri in front of her!

/AIIIEE/

Terror took over the girl's form, making her step back from the two. Each monk walked up to the other with only a few feet of space between them. Mina fell on the ground, still in complete shock of what was happening before her eyes.

"Who are you, no da?" the copycat started.

The real Chichiri could tell this was a trick of the eye; the man's aura was recognizable, almost like a weak replica of his own. In one swift movement, the monk's hand shot up, pushing against the forehead of the fake Chichiri. He focused all his energy, increasing the power behind the drive of the attack.

Mina watched as the blue haired man she had trusted cracked like glass, right down the middle of his body! Shattered pieces of glass erupted from the figure; bits of the sharp material flew in Mina's direction. She was defenseless.

"AIIEE!" the terrified teen shrieked, protecting her face with the only good arm she had.

"Hold on, no da," Chichiri commanded. He scooped Mina into his arms just in time; if it had been another second, the poor girl would've been cut to ribbons. She was laid down next to the pond that the monk had been fishing in, his line still bobbing up and down lazily. Mina looked back at where the glass man had exploded; only a few remaining fragments glittered in the grass but that was all.

"Phew," heaving a sigh of relief Mina spun around to face the other Chichiri.

"Ah! Where'd he go?" she wondered. Something caught her eye as she got up to hunt down her new companion. It was a big rock beside the water and on top of it sat the monk peacefully. Mina climbed up the rough surface of the stone and took her place next to him. She swung her legs over the edge, swaying them back and forth through the cool water

"Are you Chichiri?" Mina asked, scared that it maybe another joke.

"Yup, I'm the real him, no da," He replied, turning to the girl to give her a reassuring smile.

"Oh, good," she felt a little awkward talking to him after the incident, "well I was wondering if you could help—."

/AIIEE! I am such a moron! Why can't I stay still/

Mina had leaned over the edge a little too much and was now desperately trying to catch her balance before falling into another body of water. The rock was slick at the bottom, making the fifteen year old struggle harder. A hand caught the back of her uniform and brought her back up to the rock with ease.

"It's slippery, no da. You really should be more careful," Chichiri warned her. Once again, the girl was made to look like a fool, which was never really appreciated. Her face grew hot as she blushed uncontrollably, utterly ashamed of her clumsiness.

/I know, tell me about it. I'm always careful but somehow I always get myself into trouble/

"What I'm trying to say Chichiri is that…,"Mina sweatdropped, knowing that what she was about to say would make her sound stupid, "I don't know where I am."

"I figured that, no da. What is your name by the way?" Chichiri didn't snicker or laugh at her, he actually sounded like he knew what she was talking about!

"My name is Mina!" She shouted, leaping up from her spot on the rock and flashing the "V" sign in his face, "I'm from Mizumoto Junior High School in Tokyo, Japan. You know of that place, right?"

Chichiri sweatdropped this time, nodding in response, "Yes I've heard of it, a long time ago a girl just like you appeared here in Konan. She was from Tokyo as well, but Tokyo is far away from here, it's in another world, no da."

Mina's heart stopped the moment the words another world finally processed through her brain. She couldn't believe what was just said.

/…another world…/

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Etsumi slouched in her chair, not at all interested in speaking to the council displayed in front of her. The only thing on her mind was going home with Mina-chan and eating a good meal!

/The crud they make here is worse than my cooking./

The annoyed teen stared across the table, looking straight at the emperor of Houkkan, waiting for him to open his mouth and say something.

Silence.

"I CAN'T TAKE IT!" Etsumi screamed, banging her hands on the oak table in frustration. Her face grew red with anger, wanting to punch someone so bad! The council sat quietly, no one said a thing about the girl's outburst. Pushing back her chair, Etsumi marched over to the other side of the table, all the men turning their head in her direction. She faced the Emperor, her fists rolled up tight in a ball. You should have realized by now that Etsumi is quite the little spit fire. You get on her nerves; you better get ready for some confrontation. With a raised hand, she smacked the emperor across the face. Everyone jumped to their feet, gawking at the flustered outsider.

"Tell me where Mina-chan is!" She demanded with eyes watering, but not a tear dare run down her cheek. A red mark formed across his majesty's face, but he didn't mind, returning Etsumi's action with a concerned pat on the hand.

"My dear child, you must calm down. We know nothing of this girl, Mina, but I have sent out one of the Genbu Senshi to find her. I am positive all will turn out well."

Etsumi thought about the situation, "Under one condition, I go along," she offered. The volume in the room rose to soaring levels after her statement, but the emperor put up a hand, bringing everyone to a hush. He gazed back at Etsumi and nodded in response.

"Alright then, you will go along with Tomite."

/…Tomite…/

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"Tomite," the emperor called from inside the room.

/What does he want now/

The warrior got up from his post outside the door and came into the room, bowing low in respect once he reached his majesty. A girl stood beside him, her arms were crossed with a heated look across her face.

"Tomite, this Etsumi, our guest," he introduced, "she wishes to come along with you to her friend, Mina." The emperor nudged Etsumi forward, reluctantly she didn't budge.

"Hello Etsumi," Tomite said, bowing deeply to her, "there is no worry, the journey will be easy, I promise."

/I promise…well I guess if he promises…/

"I'm sure it will," she answered, a slight smile growing on both of their faces.

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rini: ahhhh i gotta go to school!

mina & etsumi: hurry hurry: waves flags in the air :

rini: till next time, please r& r! I find it really funny how my stat shows I got 94 hits for one of my stories but i only have like 8 reviews…so depressing. I need to know if you like it or not hehe! Ahhh school!