A/N:
First thing's first. To my reviewers: ranma hibiki, Athenais (Your ideas were great inspiration for this chapter! You'll see I've used some of your ideas in this chapter and in the next ones as well.), Batanga (Ryuu's pairing is, for now, him and Sasha. I haven't made either a definite yet.), Smiles, Ormik (Now that I look back on those lines, it wasn't really a timeline glitch. Ryuu has been missing from Nerima for 2 years now. But people haven't been calling him Ryuu for any longer than a year. So...yeah, if that don't make sense I'll change it.), imortis (SetsunaXRanma sites. If you're into the pairing let me know, I'll give you the site address.), Ryo's destiny (You know you love me! And yes, I'm cruel, but you knew that, Midget. :Smile:), Aquarius Star...THANK YOU ALL! Now, just to point out a few quick things. The pairing for this story, I'm still unsure of. It seems most of you would prefer Sasha paired with Ryuu. But it's still open to Kasumi if I get enough of you asking for a pairing with her. And in this chapter someone from Ranma's past is revealed. She won't make that big of a difference in the story. But, the fact that she's brought up is for a few reasons. One of the reasons being why I almost, almost, named this chapter "Ode To Sakura". Any other reasons I'll reveal within the chapter. Okay, that done, onto the story. Enjoy!
New Revelation
Two weeks after Xian's departure, Summer finally made it's appearance. And we were faced with scorching heat as a consolation prize. The days had breezed by and for some reason I was particularly happy one day. I thought nothing could ruin my mood. Until I went to sleep that night.
That night I dreamt of her. The one I had thought would never haunt my dreams again. I dreamt of Sakura.
She was my first girlfriend. My first kiss.
My first love.
(-(-(-(Ryuu's Dream)-)-)-)
Two sillouhettes could be seen. One obviously male and the other female. As the duo got closer, their appearances were made more clear. The male could now be shown as a teenager of about 15. He had long black hair pulled into a pigtail. His bright grey-blue eyes radiated pure bliss. He wore black gi pants and a red Chinese shirt.
Next to him the female could also now be shown as a teenager of 15. She had long brown hair that went a bit farther than her shoulder blades. She had expressive green eyes that showed her obvious happiness of being near the boy. She wore a blue high school outfit.
As a few moments pass we can see the two chatting about idle matters. Just enjoying the other's company. The boy can now be fully identified as Ranma. Though the girl is still unknown to us.
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
Now I remember, it was her smile that brought me in. That ensnared me and made me fall so in love.
Images just flashed before my eyes. Our first meeting. The times we spent together as friends. Then our first kiss and the many dates afterwards. The scenes that faded past me were all the times we had spent together in the month of time me and Genma had passed through Japan. Just before heading off to China. The scenes finally slowed down a bit. And with wide eyes, I watched our last hour together.
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
"It looks like rain, Sakura-chan," Ranma said looking up at the grey skies.
Sakura simply smiled, "That's okay, you know I love the rain."
Ranma smiled at her, "All too well," His smile faltered a bit, "I guess you'll have to head home now. Your folks will start to worry if you don't."
She pouted, "They worry too much."
"I worry about you, too, Sakura-chan. Does that put me in the same category?" Ranma asked just barely suppressing a sly grin.
"No. You're a different case, Ranma. You have every right to worry! You're my boyfriend," She smiled, "Plus, who could blame you after I was almost run over by that car the other week?"
Ranma sighed, "I almost had a heart attack because of that one..."
"But here I am, standing right beside you, alive and well. So there's no need to worry," Sakura said giving Ranma a small kiss on the cheek.
Ranma blushed a bit, "You know I'll always worry about you no matter the situation, Sakura-chan."
"I know."
Ranma leaned in and gave her a light kiss on the lips, "Now, I gotta go. So be careful on your way home, okay?"
Sakura nodded and gave Ranma a hug before turning and waving as she ran off down the sidewalk.
Ranma shook his head and turned to walk in the opposite direction, "Knowing her, she'll make her way home slowly just to worry her parents. She'll be the death of them yet..."
A few minutes passed in silence for Ranma as he walked along the sidewalk. But alas, paranoia never truly leaves a person, though I doubt this was any case of paranoia, maybe just te affect of spending a lot of time with a shrine priestess.
"Ranma..." A soft voice whispered in the breeze.
Ranma stopped in his tracks. He looked around for the source of the whisper but found none. The shivers that ran down his spine didn't help ease his nerves.
"I could've sworn I heard Sakura's voice..." Ranma shook his head rapidly, "I'm beginning to imagine things. I don't hear voices." (If he only knew, ne?)
Ranma walked on for a few moments before stopping and looking back the way he'd came. The shiver running up and down his spine still there, "Maybe I should go back and make sure Sakura got home safely..."
A stronger shiver ran down his spine and he started walking back the way he'd came. First walking, then jogging. Soon he began having a gut feeling something bad was going to happen. Knowing his gut feelings had never steered him wrong, he sped up to a slow running pace.
"Ranma..." He heard the voice whisper again and he ran a bit faster.
"Sakura," He mumbled to himself, "I'm coming..."
The next few minutes blurred by in seconds. Ranma passed an alley where Sakura was cornered by a tall, sleezy-looking man. A small exchange of words before a fight had occured between Ranma and the man. Sakura was standing off to the side, watching and silently praying. Suddenly the man had drawn a gun from his coat and pointed it towards Ranma.
Ranma stood stock still and time seemed to suddenly slow down.
Ranma watched as the man's finger curled around the trigger and pulled. He closed his eyes tightly, expecting pain. It took 5 seconds to register that the bullet he thought had been meant for him...wasn't. And 3 seconds passed as Ranma realized who the only other person in the alley was.
"No," Ranma whispered as he turned to find Sakura slowly slump against the alley wall, holding the spot where the bullet had hit.
Time resumed its normal flow as Ranma lashed out at the man with a viscious round house kick to the head. His mind just barely registered the sound of his foot hitting flesh and bone and the audible snap that followed.
Ranma was sprinting towards Sakura before the man's body had time to hit the floor.
"Sakura!" Ranma shouted picking up her body.
"Ranma..." She whispered, and Ranma distinctly heard a similarity in the whisper he had heard earlier.
He quickly brought her out to the sidewalk, away from the alley, shouting for help, "Help! Someone please! Call an ambulance!
He fell to his knees, gently cradling Sakura's limp body to his own. He brushed a few strands of hair from her face, "Don't die on me, Sakura, if you die I'll never forgive you," He said to her.
She slowly opened her green eyes and looked at Ranma. The pain in her eyes tore at Ranma's heart.
"I'm sorry, I'm so so sorry...I wasn't fast enough...I-" He silenced by Sakura's finger on his lips.
"It's not your fault, Ranma. I knew my time would come earlier than it should have," She smiled faintly, "Having shinto priests for parents has it's advantages when it comes to knowing the vague future."
Ranma smiled at her, "Even on the brink of death you can smile, Sakura...how do you do it?"
"It's a secret..."
Ranma chuckled and watched as the skies suddenly opened up, seemingly shedding tears for the couple.
A woman approached them, "I've called an ambulance. They should be here soon," The woman looked to Sakura, "Hold on, young lady, help is on the way," With that she turned to stand nearby and keep watch for the ambulance.
A moment of silence passed between the couple before Ranma broke it by asking, "The ambulance isn't going to make it in time, is it, Sakura-chan?"
"No, because that's how it was meant to be," Sakura whispered, knowing full well the affect her words had on Ranma, "Ranma."
Ranma looked down at Sakura, "Yes?"
"You know, I'll never truly leave you."
"I know...but I just wish it didn't have to happen like this..." Ranma looked up at the sky and allowed the rain to mingle with his tears.
A hand touched his cheek, forcing him to look back down at Sakura, "I'll watch you from above, Ranma," A faint nod came from Ranma.
He took a deep shaky breath, "Sakura...can we share one last kiss...?"
The hand that was still against his cheek moved to pull his neck down to her. Their lips met in a passionate kiss and when Ranma broke the kiss a few moments later he whispered into her ear.
"You'll always be my first love, Sakura-chan."
Ranma saw the barely noticable nod from Sakura and watched her draw her last breath. Ranma watched as she quietly died in his arms, a content smile on her face.
That day, Sakura Koshou died in Ranma's arms. Several minutes before the ambulance arrived.
As the ambulance carried her body to the hospital Ranma smiled faintly and stared up at the cloudy sky. The rain mixing with his tears.
"It's funny how quickly our positions have changed. For the entire time we've known each other, I always looked after you and protected you. Now it'll be you looking after me..." Ranma chuckled and smiled at the sky, clearly seeing Sakura's smiling face staring back down at him, "I always wondered why Romeo and Juliet was your favorite story. Now I know."
The rest of the scenes flashed by him quickly. The funeral. The burial. Sakura's parents telling him he was welcome at their shrine any time he could visit. Genma dragging him off to China.
Everything faded to black as Ryuu sat up in his bed. Fully awake.
(-(-(-(Ryuu's Dream-End)-)-)-)
I sat up and breathed in deep breathes.
'You okay, Ryuu?' I heard Tony ask.
'Yeah...just shocked. I wasn't prepared to face her memory...' I sat on my bed contemplating for a few moments before getting up and grabbing my notebook and a pen. I had some lyrics to write.
'I wonder why you dreamt of her tonight?' Tony asked.
'Probably to remind me of her. I usually have a dream about her once a month. But that was before the entire betrayal incident.'
'So, Sakura was why you wanted to keep distant from Akane...?'
'Yeah. When we went to the Tendos it was the one year anniversary of her death. I didn't want a fiancee. I didn't want that damned curse. I just wanted to go to Osaka and visit her grave.'
'But you never made it there.'
'No. Genma made sure of that. I don't know what he had against me, but that man made sure I stayed in Nerima unless I was malleted out.' I growled at the hought of that damned mallet.
'The way I figure it, he wanted to make sure you didn't leave town and try to get cured without him.'
'Well, he succeeded. I didn't get cured until two years later and I never managed to leave town until I went to Mom's.'
A few moments of silence passed between us.
'...You do realized you killed that man that day...'
'Yes.'
'So technically, you were a "blooded warrior" before Saffron happened.'
'You're point?'
'I don't know, just thought I'd point that out. Is Sakura the reason why you were such a jerk in Nerima too? Because you seemed like such the gentleman in Osaka...'
'Yes. I wasn't ready to fall in love again. I didn't want to. But I couldn't deny that I loved Akane after Jusendo.'
'But you did.'
'Well I meant I couldn't deny it to myself.'
'Yu-huh, suuuure...' I could see Tony roll his eyes.
'Shut up. The point is that I didn't want to fall in love with her. I wasn't ready. Even after two long years I wasn't ready. And she made me hate my falling in love with her more after I caught her with Ryoga.'
'What would've happened had Ryoga stayed in your way that day you left for your mother's?'
'I probably would've snapped. I just wanted to hurt someone so badly that day. But I held myself back.'
'Why?'
'Because that one scene with the guy from Osaka kept playing itself in my mind. I kept seeing Ryoga in his place. How my leg so easily lashed out and snapped his neck...as much as I hated Ryoga at the moment, I still had that stupid honor code. The one that refused to let me kill again.'
'So when your mother disowned you...'
'The honor code I had created previously was gone. I was able to recreate it into a better one suited for my needs.'
'So next time Ryoga brings the incident up...' Tony left the sentence unfinished.
"Pop goes the weasel..." I whispered as I finished up the second song I created during my and Tony's little talk.
I laid back down on my bed and placed my notebook and pen aside, 'Night Tony.'
'G'night, Ryuu, sleep well.'
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
We were scheduled to play at Uncle Dan's today. Uncle Dan being Sam's Uncle. Ironic isn't it? Anyway, I had brought the songs over to Mike, Jon, and Sam and we were putting music to it. We had decided to play the two new songs plus one we had made earlier but never played, Cut Up Angels.
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
I stood by the bar and talked with Sasha and Dan, the bartender and owner of Uncle Dan's. I was unusually early for some reason. I didn't really care though, I just wanted to get on stage and sing.
I didn't have to wait too long since Mike and Jon came in the door several minutes later. Sam and I had already set up the equipment, Sam's always the first to arrive since she works at the bar every other day.
We all got up onstage and I spoke into the mike, "Hey everyone! How you doin' today!"
The people sitting before us shouted an array of answers.
"Today we have new songs, as per normal. So let's get started, shall we?" Jon said.
"Our first song today is called Rain Song," Sam said.
The music began to play and I jumped in a bit later.
When it rains I don't mind
Let me stand here all night
Did she take her own life
Let me know she's alright
And everytime it rains
I feel her holding me
And everytime it rains
Are the angels cryng?
I'll stay strong, I'll be fine
Carry on with my life
I still stare at the sky
Pray for rain, all the time
Why'd you run? Did you hide?
Why'd you leave, no good-bye?
When the clouds take the sky
Does the storm give you life?
And everytime it rains
I feel her holding me
And everytime it rains
Are the angels crying?
And everytime it rains
I feel her holding me
And everytime it rains
All the angels cry for me
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
Be the same
Be the same
And everytime it rains
I feel her holding me
And everytime it rains
Are the angels crying?
And everytime it rains (and everytime it rains)
I feel her holding me (never be the same)
And everytime it rains (and everytime it rains)
Are the angels crying?
The music faded slowly
"This next one's called Black Sunday," I said quietly.
The music picked up again a minute later.
I can't breathe at all
And it hurts to think
That time could heal my wounds
Feeling I've been betrayed
Black Sunday still burns you in my thoughts
I can't sleep at all
Now youre gone away
I can't fake this anymroe
Guess I could blame it all
On God's game
Or explain what my life's for
Caught in a winter's rain
I can't remember a word you said
Take away my fear please hold on to me
I'm falling
Falling
I will trade it all
For another day
Just to feel you and your warmth
But even pictures fade
Black Sunday still burns you in my thoughts
I can't see at all
Did you fly away
Did the stars shine bright for you
Guess I could blame it all
On God's game
It was fate that carried you
Caught in a winter's rain
I can't remember the word you said
Take away my fear please hold on to me
I'm falling
Falling
You always take away
Take away
Take away
Caught in a winter's rain
I can't remember the word you said
Take away my fear please hold on to me
I'm falling
Falling
Caught in a winter's rain
I can't remember the word you said
Take away my fear please hold on to me
I'm falling
Falling
And I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
The music slowly faded away and I opened my eyes to view the crowd.
"This next song is called Cut Up Angels," Mike said.
The music started up quickly after Mike's introduction of the song.
If we cut out the bad
Well then we'd have nothing left
Like I cut up your mouth
The night I stuffed it all in
And you lied to the angels
Said I stabbed you to death
If we go at the same time
They'll clean up the mess
I lost my head
You couldn't come
This lust to my brain almost feels like a gun
Watched you bite into the bottle
Watch me kick out the chair
Let you chew up the glass
And laughed as you just hung there
I have thought of rose petals
Mostly perfect and pure
I thought of your petals
And the abuse they've been through
I lost my head
You couldn't come
This lust to bring almost feels like a gun
You lost your head
I couldn't come
This lust to my brain almost feels just like a gun YEAH
I told the angels
Can't stay in heaven
I asked the devil, the devil, the devil
If we cut out the bad
Then we'd have nothing left
Like I cut up your angels
Yeah you stabbed me to death
I lost my head
You couldn't come
This lust to my brain almost feels like a gun
You lost your head
I couldn't come
This lust to my brain almost feels just like a gun YEAH
I lost my head
You couldn't come
Lust to my brain almost feels like a gun
I lost my head
You couldn't come
Lust to my brain almost feels like a
Almost feels like a gun
Almost feels like a gun
Feels like a gun
Feels like a gun
Feels like a gun
Feels like a...
This music faded and the guitars were the last to fade.
"We're gonna give you guys a bonus song today, because we're feeling a bit generous. How's that sound to you?" Jon asked the crowd.
A huge round of applause erupted around us and we smiled widely at each other.
"This song I want to dedicate to a few people I know. Those two people being Akane Tendo and Ryoga Hibiki. May your lives be hell in marriage!" I yelled.
"Okay then, this song's called Let it Bleed!" Mike yelled and the music began.
This poison's intoxication
I broke the needle off in my skin
Pick the scabs and pick the bleeding
And assume that it was all in vein
Popping a scab that's never healing
It had almost hit me in the face
A burning bridge is so misleading
Poison's more important now with the pain
Let it bleed
And take the rest for what it's worth
Watch the fire
Fill your lungs with smoke for the last time
If you feel like dying, you might wanna sing
The fire department couldn't drown the city
They didn't even try to wash it clean
What did you think, that I was sober?
Put me out 'cause I'm on fucking fire
I'm popping a scab that's never healing
I'm proud that I kept this clean
The most that I can do for you is keep on lying
I'm tired of lying, I think I'd rather sing
Let it bleed
And take the rest for what it's worth
Watch the fire
Fill your lungs with smoke for the last time
If you feel like dying you might wanna sing!
Oh ho ho ho you might wanna sing
Ha ha ha you might wanna sing
Ha ha you might wanna sing
Ha ha SING
You might wanna sing
You might wanna sing
You might wanna sing or scream it!
This poison's my intoxication
I broke the needle off in my skin
Pick the scabs and pick the bleeding
Yeah, assume that it was all in vein
Let it bleed
And take the rest for what it's worth
Watch the fire
I'ma fill your lung with smoke for the last time
If you feel like dying
If you feel like dying
If you feel like dying, you might wanna sing
Ha ha ha you might wanna sing
Ha ha you might wanna sing
You might wanna sing or scream it!
The music didn't fade, it just stopped after Mike hit the drums a few more times. A huge applause erupted from the crowd and we couldn't help but smile.
"Well, that's all folks!" Mike said standing up.
We had another round of applause from the crowd as a parting gift. And we all stood and began packing our equipment away for next time.
An hour passed, the bar's crowd was beginning to thin out and we all were gathered around the bar drinking soda since we were underage, except Jon who was the only one without a virgin Shirley Temple.
Anyway, we were just hanging out with Dan and talking when a man approached us. Well, I didn't see him. And he, unfortunately, had decided to grab my shoulder. Which resulted in me looking down at the man with my knee against his windpipe.
Sasha came up and gently touched my shoulder, "Ryuu? Relax, I don't think he meant any harm."
I blinked and finally realized what I had done. I stood up quickly and helped him up from the floor, "I'm sorry, I really am! I've just been on edge today for some reason..."
I stopped apoligizing as he raised a hand to stop me fro speaking, "It's okay, I'm fine," He stretched his back a bit, "A few bruises on my back, but nothing serious."
I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and held out a hand, "Name's Ryuu Ranma, sorry 'bout that."
He shook my hand, "Robert Benson. Who're your friends?"
I pointed to each as they were introduced, "Jon, Mike, Sam, Sasha, and Dan."
They each waved at Robert and Mike asked, "So what brings you over here, Robert? Autograph?"
Sam smacked Mike in exasperation and we all laughed.
Robert shook his head, "I work for a record company on the edge of New York. We had a few guys come in and observe your work and they came back with excellent reviews on your band."
Me, being the ever oblivious person I am, asked, "So you came for an interview?" Sasha smacked me.
"He works for a record company you dolt!"
"So?"
"This could be your big break!"
"Ooo...okay..." After Tony yelled at me a bit explaining things in better detail the lightbulb clicked on, "Oh...Oh! Damn I'm slow today..."
Sasha smacked her forehead and turned to Robert, "Please excuse him, he's an excellent singer and lyrics composer, he's just really slow sometimes."
Robert laughed a nodded, "I can see that. So, would you like to come to the company building and set up a record label deal?"
Sam was bouncing up and down in joy. Mike was smiling and drinking Jon's non-virgin Shirley Temple. Jon was smiling like an idiot. And I found myself smiling as well.
I nodded, "When can we go?"
Robert smiled back, "Whenever you guys like."
Sasha spoke up, "We'll go now then."
Robert frowned a bit, "I don't remember seeing you up on stage...are you sure you're part of the band?"
I jumped in at this point, "She's our band manager. Without her, we're just a bunch of skateboarding punks who can sing and play instruments...which is what we are with her around as well. But she keeps us under a good eye and makes sure Sam doesn't kill Mike. And that Jon doesn't drink too much. And that I don't burn down anymore than 1 building a week," I finished with a goofy smile.
Robert shrugged, "Whatever, she can come along then. There's a limo out front..."
Mike and Sam were already outside as soon as the word limo left his mouth.
"...waiting for you."
"Don't mind them..." I said walking outside and following them with Sasha by my side. I turned to her while we were standing in front of the limo, "Think we'll get the deal?"
"There's no doubt in my mind that you'll get this deal," Sasha said with a bright smile.
I smiled back and walked forward, opening a door for her, "After you, m'lady."
She laughed and got into the limo with me following behind shortly.
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
We spent the rest of the day at the company building comprimising deals and all that shit. We discovered the company label as being flip.
We got a decent deal with the company, I was told this by Sasha because I fell asleep half-way through the meeting. By the time we got home it was dark out and all other plans for the day had been shot to hell. So I retrieved the mail and found a letter from Mom.
I threw the mail on the table and told Sasha I'd be in my room if she needed me. I jumped on my bed and ripped the envelope away from the letter. I opened it hastily and read the letter in my mind.
'Dear Ryuu, How are you dear? Thing have been going smoothly around here. Ukyo has begun dating Konatsu. Kasumi finally got rid of Tofu's "Kasumi-itis" as I recall you calling it. Nabiki is still up to her usual tricks, attempting to find out where you're "hiding" as she likes to put it. Akane is being frustrating as is normal. I last heard Ryoga got lost trying to find the bathroom. I wonder where he wound up? Genma, the fat fool, is in jail. His past acts finally caught up to him and the police found him at the Tendos.' I snorted, "Bastard deserves it."
'I've been doing well, it's still lonely without anyone around. But Kasumi's frequent visits have made life a lot easier for me. I got those papers back from the office and they've changed your last name to Mouko, just as you asked.'
"It's about time. Those fools at the office sure took thier time with that."
'I really hope you finish settling down in New Jersey so I may visit. Though I have a feeling it won't be for a while. How has Sasha been? I recall you mentioning her quite a few times in your last letter.'
"That was probably a mistake..."
'I think Kasumi's jealous though. Everytime I mention Sasha she gets a little red in the face or her voice hardens a bit. I think Kasumi is hoping for a relationship with you son. Oh, my son is so manly! Just joking, dear. You know that contract was only to keep Genma in line. Anyway, I hope things are going well for you New Jersey. How is the band? I hope Mike hasn't broken anything recently. Mike seems like such an entertaining boy.'
"Mom, you have no idea..."
'How is your relationship with Sasha? Have you gotten anywhere with her? If you have, you know you can tell me. I am your mother after all. Now, I have a few things to take care of before it gets late. Take care, dear. Don't break any bones while skateboarding. And remember, subtlety with relationships don't always work. Sometimes you need to go for the direct approach.'
I blushed, "Geez, Mom, you just don't give up do you?" It's amazing how easily a Mom can make you blush through a letter...
'Good luck with your band and tell everyone I said Hello. Love always, Your Mother.'
I sighed, "She's something my Mother...well better get to telling Mom the good news," I grabbed a blank piece of paper and began a letter telling Mom of the latest revelations that's happened. This includes finding Ryoga and the small torture session, last night's dream, the songs I created for Sakura, the concert, meeting Robert, the deal we made with him, the fact that the next meeting is tomorrow, and the probability of a tour in Japan.
When I was finished I had a few pages worth of a letter. I folded it neatly and put it in an envelope, and went out to the mail box for the mail man. Hey, the earlier the better. Not that anyone could read the letter, the entire thing is in Japanese. (smile)
When I got inside I was just in time for dinner.
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
Two months later found us at the Flip company building once again and in the middle of a meeting.
"So, we wanted to send you guys on a tour. Is that alright with you all?" Robert asked.
Everyone nodded and Robert continued, "The only thing you guys have to decide is, where?"
"We could just go around America, hit Colarado, Florida, Arizona, and a few others," Jon said.
"Or we could stay close to New Jersey and hit Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and different area of Jersey, and Maine," Mike offered.
"What about Virginia? And Georigia?" Sam asked.
"Japan."
"What was that, Ryuu?"
I spoke up a bit louder, "Let's go to Japan. I've told you guys about it and you said yourselves you'd visit if someone gave you the chance."
They all looked at me.
"Now I'm asking to give you the chance. We go to Japan for a tour and we'll need to hit Osaka, Nerima, Juuban, Tokyo, and wherever else you guys decide," I leaned back in my seat, "I don't know about you guys, but I know people who would love to see our band in concert."
"Like who?" Mike asked.
"His mother for one," Sasha said.
"Oh..." Was all Mike said.
"Which reminds me, Mom says 'Hello' and," I turned to Robert, "The document asking for a name change finally came through. I need to change my last name to Mouko on the contract."
Robert nodded and made a call asking for the papers. A few hours later we were all getting ready to go home and pack for a tour around Japan.
Won't Mom be suprised to see me on her doorstep. (smile)
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
"So, what do you plan on bringing Sasha?" I asked.
"Clothes, essentials, skateboard, Cd player, Cd's...the usual traveling items. You?"
"Same," I said opening the door. We walked to our respective rooms and began packing. I wrote a letter to the address Xian gave me and told her about the concert. Giving her the first few towns we would appear in.
(-(-(-(-)-)-)-)
A few days later we were standing at the airport, getting ready to take off towards Japan.
"You guys ready to see my home land?" I asked them.
They all shook their heads, "Hell no. If any of them are as crazy as you, I'm scared shitless," Mike said.
"Listen, wise ass, I'm only crazy because of how I was brought up...and probably because of the little voices in my head telling me to burn things..." I trailed off.
'Hey! I didn't tell you to light the yard on fire using shaving cream!' Tony shouted.
'Nope, you told me to burn the entire yard and chase the passing poodle for some reason...' I mused back.
Tony was silent after that. And Jon laughed, "Looks like the next several hours are going to be fun..."
"Yeah..." Sam said," Who wants to bet and see who beats up who first?"
With a show of hands everyone agreed, but since Jon doesn't gamble (:snort: yeah right) he agreed to hold on to the money for the bets.
"20 bucks says Sam beats Mike first," I said.
"50 bucks says Ryuu beats Mike's ass after an attempt to interrupt something he's doing," Sasha said.
"I put 20 bucks on Jon beating someone's ass because they piss him off," Mike said.
"I put 20 bucks on my beating on Mike first," Sam said.
"The bets are in. The money is in. The bets are closed and sealed. Let the games begin!" Jon said as we prepared to board our jet. Robert set us up with a small luxery jet heading straight for Osaka Japan.
I sat next to Sasha. Mike sat next to Sam. And Jon sat in a row of seats by himself.
And so, our games began on a flight over 4 in a half hours. (If that's wrong, that's okay, I don't need two psycotic pyros on a plane for more than 5 hours with nothing better to do.)
An hour passed before the real fun began. I was just sitting still waiting for something to happen.
"I'm bored! Jon fight me!" Mike yelled tackling Jon. They began a tiny brawl on the plane with Sasha yelling at them to stop fighting.
"Oh, oh! This is so good, it just has to be fattening!" I yelled in a fit of randomness.
Sam raised an eyebrow at me and I just shrugged. After the brawl ended it was quiet again. It was boring and I was feeling spontaneous.
"...Kiss me, Sasha."
Sasha looked at me like I had grown a spare head, "What?"
"It's boring. I'm feeling spontaneous. Kiss me."
Sasha was silent for a moment and then shrugged, "Okay."
We leaned close and Sasha hesitated a moment. I continued forward none-the-less and our lips met momentarily.
"It's about time!" Sam exclaimed.
Sasha blushed, "..."
I smiled goofily, "You taste good."
Sasha's blush deepened.
"Wanna do it again?" I asked.
Sasha blushed even deeper but nodded regardless. We kissed again, this time without hesitation on Sasha's part. The kiss deepened a little more. And I was softly asking for entrance...when something small and hard hit me upside the head.
I broke the kiss and stared at the MnM on the floor. I looked up and saw Mike eating a bag of MnM's and trying to suppress his laughter.
"Mike..." I growled. Mike's smile was wiped clean off his face as he watched me stand and approach. I jumped him, "Die!"
"Eek!" Was Mike's only reply as he tried to scramble away. I tackled him and started pounding him into the floor.
"Looks like Sasha wins todays bet," Jon said handing Sasha her winnings. Which was conveniently 110 dollars. Quite a nice amount if I do say so myself...and I do.
An hour later I was sitting in my sit, arms crossed about my chest, and a large pout on my face.
"Teach him to interrupt me when I'm doing something..." I grumbled.
Sasha had moved her seat, at Sam's urging, and now they sat side by side, giggling every once in a while. Jon sat in his seat with his CD player on and blasting. Mike was laying down in his reclined seat, moaning and groaning about bruises and a few cuts and scrapes.
I took out my Cd player and listened to music until I realized we had a stereo on the jet. I got up, grabbed a party mix I had made a few months ago and put it in the stereo. I smiled at the girls as they threw me curious looks and pressed play.
The music started playing, we all smiled, and we all got up and danced to party music blasting in the compartment..all except Mike who believed his ankle was twisted. (smile)
We danced until the stereo was turned down and we were told to sit down, buckle up, and prepare for landing. Which was 2 hours later.
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We stepped out of the airport and I took a deep breath...and almost gagged, "You'd think air that was cleaner than Jersey would be enjoyable..."
"Not everything's as it seems," Sasha said.
"How true," I opened my arms in a hugging fashion towards Sasha and she walked towards me. As she opened her arms I embraced her and kissed her deeply. Breaking the kiss I smiled at her, "Nope, not as it seemed."
She blushed as I released her and we headed towards our hotel. I had the distinct feeling that I wouldn't regret anything I did during our stay in Japan.
To Be Continued...
A/N:
Booya! They kissed! About time too! Oh well, I said before that I wasn't sure of the pairing. But if anyone has no complaints, I think I'm going to stick with a Ryuu/Sasha pairing.
Now, where'd Sakura come from? She came from 5 hours worth of sitting in a car, zoned out listening to nothing but music. That and I wanted a reason to use Black Sunday and Rain Song. Sure, I could've just used them without any background reasons. But where's the fun in that? Plus, I have a small thing set up for when the band visits Osaka now.
If the band's tour information is screwed up, don't flame me for it. I don't manage a band. And I've never watched those "behind-the-scenes" shows that showed you the details. Because personally, I don't care enough. I don't know if Flip is a real record company either. All I know is that it was on a CD I had lying nearby and I assumed it was a record company. If I'm wrong, I'll change it to Geffer. :Smile:
The 5 hour drive to and from New Jersey I endured for my Uncle's birthday was spent being zoned out and listening to every CD I packed into my CD case. With my being zoned out I spent the 5 hours figuring out how Sakura would give me reason to use those songs, the fact that I was listening to Cold: Year of The Spider at the time helped, and what would happen afterwards. The kiss on the jet was just me being a small pervert. And Mike ruining their second kiss was me being mean and allowing Sasha to make some side cash. :Smile: The fact that I have this week off from school also allows me to work on the next chapter after I get some feedback on this one. I've also decided to do disclaimers every 10th chapter just so I can mess around a bit before I start the chapter.
Now, remember, all opinions are welcome. Good reviews are cherished. Bad reviews ae cherished for aproximately 5 minutes before being used to host a bonfire with friends...or just to scare the shit out of my friend Melissa as I roast marshmallows...I love you, Melissa :Smile:
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