A: My new fan-fic…
This is not my first fic but I'm really really new at this, & my English is very limited coz I'm not from an English background so don't expect too much okay…but I hope you read and I really hope you review, as least review and say you've read it. I'd be eternally grateful…any kind of criticism accepted… that's how open-minded I'm being about this…
Dedicated to one special person, who inspires me a lot… hope you read it…anyways R&R plz…
Summary:
Ten years have passed since Mio escaped from The Village… the rituals are recreating, but something is different this time; time is rewinding… the village is recreating the rituals… even the ones that had failed…
Kin Mukai, unwillingly forced into babysitting her challenging step brothers, suddenly finds herself in All God's village along with the twins. The village of eternal darkness… Their ritual is approaching fast… and though reluctantly at first, Kin has to save them before they are forced to go through with the doomed ritual….
Disclaimer: I don't own Fatal Frame II… Just the characters I made up are mine. So please don't sue me.
Flutter Away Butterfly…
By Yunnie Yuae
Chapter One: Babysitting & butterflies…
"But mom…" Kin Mukai protested crossing her arms and pulling a face "…that is so not fair. I don't want to baby-sit those brats. They are crazy; they poured red paint on my bed last week and they tore up my sketches and tried to murd-"
"Oh Kin, they're just five years old. It's not on purpose, they still need to get used to you" her mother Su retorted at her fifteen year old daughter, honestly Kin was too dramatic…
Kin glared "that's not the point; the point is that they hate me, at least Jin does… and I'm afraid they might do something worst then strangling Pika. What if they-" but she was cut off by the sudden burst of laughter from her mother…
"Don't be so paranoid" she laughed despite the angry look on Kin's face "It's been hard on them these last few weeks but they'll warm up to you eventually. Just be patient Kin"
Kin gritted her teeth indignantly. Sure it's been hard for all of them since their parents married last month but that didn't give them the right to trash her stuff. The twins were very conniving and sometimes Kin thought of them as evil… yes evil. You'd have to be very careful not to leave anything valuable in the reaches of those two hooligans unless you wanted it destroyed. That will happen certainly but on the other hand they were only five, just coming out of the embryo stage… plus those dopey looking kids were kind of adorable. Not to mention how efficiently they worked together as one and their loyalty towards each other… they'd make great allies… maybe mom was right, maybe all she needed was some patience…
Boy was she ever wrong…
"Shun, come back here" Kin shrieked struggling between the heavy picnic basket in one hand and the pressure of holding on to a very uncooperative five year old with the other hand. While at the same time trying to catch his younger brother…
Shun poked his head out of the bushes, hesitantly looking at his captured brother.
"Run Shun" Jin was yelling on top of his lungs, in a voice slightly higher then Kin's "Go hide"
"Shun please, we're going to be late" Kin cried straining under the weight of the picnic basket.
"Buy us some bubble gum flavored ice cream" the evil twin Jin informed her "then we'll go quietly" he smiled wickedly…
"Why you little…" Kin started but then got interrupted by a familiar voice…
"What's going on here?" there was the sound leaves crunching and a boy about seventeen came out from behind the bushes with Shun "Jin…" he stopped then he spotted Kin.
Kin blushed and let go of Jin… It was him… the cute neighbor guy… Kin had stared aimlessly at him for hours in the last few weeks but they never had a chance to talk. Until now…
"Hi" the boy said simply smiling at her "You must be Jin and Shun's stepsister. I'm Toshiki Makimura. Nice to meet you" he held out his hand.
"Kin Mukai" she reached out her hand and grasped his; suddenly feeling light headed…
"Kin, that's a nice name…" he gave a small laugh "you're Chinese right?"
Kin nodded, "half Korean too"
"Wow"
They both stared at each other for a couple of minutes, unable to say anything…
Jin snickered… loudly.
"Oh" she nearly dropped the basket "erm… we're going to have a picnic in the forest. You can come if you like"
Toshiki hesitated "Well, I'm free at the moment and you do need the help" he said taking the basket from her.
"Hey thanks" Kin exclaimed bowing her head delicately.
The twins exchanged glances… then at the similar lovey-dovey expressions on both of them.
Ewww…
Kin breathed in the sweet smell of the pine trees mixed with the spice-like smell of dirt… it felt amazing. Honestly even dirt could smell nice here. The place was amazing, the trees were tall and sort of regal looking with evergreen leaves, the sun was shining through the thick foliage giving it all a very romantic feeling, the birds were chirping, even the small stream nearby was bubbling, adding in it's cheerful voice…
It was so hard to believe that a couple of years ago this place was underwater, but somehow the dam never worked and all the water drained out soon afterwards… the foolish towns people thought that it was because of vengeful spirits, most people didn't even come here. But Kin was glad she came here…
And having Toshiki around was definitely a good idea. For one thing the twins were sort of awed by him and were in their best behavior. And secondly Kin liked his company. He was nice to be around and he could control the brats better then her. They all were having a great time, plus the scenery put in a really romantic mood; it felt like they were on a date except they were really babysitting the brats…
And speaking of the brats…
"Ahhhhhhhhh... we're separated from the troops and are hopelessly lost" Jin cried dropping into the dirt dramatically "left alone in the uncompromising wild to survive by our wits unaided…."
"Jin, get up from there" Kin exclaimed striding over to the place where he was now playing dead… "Stop being such a drama-queen"
"Here, let me help" Toshiki stood up.
"You don't know what you're getting into" Kin muttered shrugging "Jin is stubborn as a pack of mules, you won't be able to–"
But before she could finish her sentence Jin bolted up in a fit of giggles…
"Wow…" Kin whispered, glancing at him in awe "what the? How'd you…"
"Kids are really ticklish…" Toshiki informed her and when she lifted her brows he added "I've a little sister"
"Wow" she muttered again trying to say something brilliant but she just could not find the words… around him it was impossible to say anything remotely sane… 'He must think of me as an idiot' she thought helplessly ducking her head as she blushed.
Thankfully that moment Shun interrupted…
"This is…um… here" He whimpered pushing a single white cherry blossom into her, leaving Kin surprised. She wasn't used to the twins being nice to her.
"Thank you Shun" she smiled at him, oblivious to the fact that he was blushing deeper then a beetroot… "It's beautiful"
"W-welcome" Shun stammered before running off to his brother.
"That was weird" Kin muttered to herself, shrugging. She carefully placed the flower in her hair; a lock of hair fell over her eyes when she did that.
"I think he likes you" A hand reached out and brushed the hair out of her eyes.
"What..?" she couldn't help blushing again "Why?"
Toshiki smiled. A smile of such warmth that it made her breath catch in her throat and her heart constrict with emotion…
"Hmm…" she mumbled turning away "we should see what the twins are up to, it's too quiet"
"Yeah" his tone sounded disappointed, but then he obediently followed her to the stream. The twins were at the tree stump at the edge of the stream. Shun was crying silently and Jin was holding his hand, calming him…
"It's just a splinter" Kin said gently taking his hand "its okay, I'll get it out for you"
"Sissy" Jin distorted making a face.
"Jin!" Kin glared at him then calmed down "get me my bag for me please?"
Jin pouted mockingly.
Kin sighed "I'll give you a chocolate éclair"
"Okay" he dashed off.
"It's going to be okay, okay?" Kin smiled reassuringly at her brother… Shun lifted his tear-strained eyes at her and nodded bravely. Something passed between them, an unfamiliar feeling… sibling love? Some kind of mutual understanding? Whatever it was Kin was sure it drew them closer, and she was glad of it.
"Is he alright?" the moment was broken by Toshiki's deep voice, he handed Kin the bag.
"He's going to be fine, he's a brave boy" Kin said taking the tweezers from the kit.
Jin made a gagging noise at the words 'brave boy'
Shun closed his eyes fearfully, he expected something horrible, pricking sensations, loads of blood… the tweezers looked like they were made for punishing bad boys who got struck by splinters…
"There, you're done" Kin informed brightly. Shun stared up at her in admiration.
"Let's get back; it's going to get dark in an hour" Toshiki said in a serious tone "I don't want to get lost in this place in the dark…"
Kin nodded, it was then she noticed a number of red butterflies fluttering around them… red ones, she'd never seen anything like it before… they flew around in a circle, surrounding them…. like something mystical… strangely alluring…
"Wow" Kin sighed in wonder. It was a pretty sight.
"Butterflies, butterflies" Jin and Shun yelled joyfully jumping on the spot, trying to catch them.
"Please…" Toshiki whispered, "We have to leave now…"
Kin stared at him weird, he looked back, his eyes reflecting something painful… the swarm was growing by the minute but at the same time she could sense that Toshiki was getting uncomfortable by this rare occurrence…
"Alright" she slung the bag on her shoulder, grabbing hold of Shun "let's go" she gave him a firm look that said everything.
Toshiki relaxed like a whole load had been lifted from his shoulders; he leaned to grab Jim when he pushed his hand away.
"I want to stay" Jin insisted folding his arms over his chest, stubbornly.
"Jin, come on" Kin protested, reaching out to Jin "We'll come here tomorrow" she promised
"NO-" his voice rose to an octave…
"Jin" Kin warned gritting her teeth "If you don't-"
"SHUT UP; YOU'RE NOT MY SISTER. I DON'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO YOU…"
"Jin, if you won't behave, we've going to leave you here" Kin snapped finally "Then… the spirits will come… and…and EAT YOU…" She yelled, her voice echoing through the forest…
"FINE…" Jin screamed back "I DON'T CARE IF I EVER GET BACK HOME!" then he turned heel and ran into the forest, leaving the two teenagers in shock. It took a minute to notice that Jin's identical reflection had run after him too.
"COME BACK" both them yelled simultaneously running after the twins…
Kin ran like she never run before, there was no time to think… she had to get to them, she had to stop them… why she didn't know but she knew that she just had to… the forest was eerily calm now…more butterflies flew zigzag through the trees… leading somewhere… she could barely see her brothers through the trees…
"Wait" Kin yelled her voice strained over the edge. Jin lead the way among the trees, Shun followed stumbling through the jagged tree line; if she run just a bit faster she could easily catch hold of Shun. She could barely make them out through the dappled green of the forest; they ducked in and out the trees, pulling out of her vision for just a few seconds then suddenly coming back. She was really glad when she found a beaten path in the trees.
"Kin" Toshiki's voice called from behind.
Kin was too exhausted to turn back, never the less she responded to him.
"What?" she managed gasping loudly.
"Don't go" he was gasping too.
"WHAT?" she exclaimed suddenly stopping and turning towards him, forgetting about her brothers for a second.
"Don't go there" he repeated, he was walking now.
"Why the hell not?" she felt herself coloring with anger.
"They're gone" his voice was unnaturally calm but his eyes spoke volumes "They're not coming back"
There was a silence; the whole forest was drawn into it. Toshiki gazed at her with concerned eyes then she suddenly had enough.
"I DON'T CARE" she cried immaturely, bolting into the trees. She could hear him yelling for her to stop but she couldn't abide. How could she? He'd just told her to abandon her five year old brothers in this bloody forest. She wouldn't put up with him now even if he'd asked for a cube of sugar. Some neighbor he was…
"Kin come back, don't go there" his voice was fading now.
Kin ran gasping, her lungs felt like it was going to burst with all this activity. On the bright side she was certain she'd seen a familiar flash of the red wellies that Shun was wearing…
"SHUN" she yelled, unexpectedly spotting him in the green shadows.
Briefly, Shun halted and stared back at her, brown eyes wide and scared "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" he whispered running off again.
"Shun please wait" Kin cried, her voice now unbelievably hoarse.
He stopped again in front of a small deity stone…
Kin's blood ran cold "Shun?" she reached out, touched him.
"I'm sorry Chitose. I have to go"
"W-what?" Kin cried incredulously "What did you say?"
He turned towards the stone, Kin tightened her hold but he gave a sudden jerk and tried to pull away. The next thing she knew, she'd tripped over the blasted rock and then…
"Ow" Kin cried as she fell backwards, landing hard on the dirt. She winced from the pain in her hips and laid there for a minute wishing the pain away. When she opened her eyes, the moon was shinning mistily among the clouds.
Wait a minute… the moon?
She sat up; what time was it…? Definitely not evening… it looked more like midnight. What was going on? She glanced at her watch. It couldn't be midnight; it was too early…
"I hate babysitting" she muttered rubbing her head. Then she slowly stood up and looked at her surroundings…It was dark, she hated that… everything looked unfamiliar. She didn't even know where she came from… the twin deity stone was there but all else was different.
"Lights" she breathed gratefully, through the trees there was the glow of torches just beyond the bend. Where there was light, there will be people…and people meant they were saved from the horrid forest. Slowly she began to jog towards the lights with a new hope in her heart…
A: kinda sucks I know, but this is only the first chapter… REVIEW plz…
