Alatáriël: *cries like a little girl* Oh my god! It was DONE! I had
finished it! It was GREAT... and my laptop erased it! Now I have to start
over... from scratch! *cries*
Chichiri and Kate: *pass around tissues*... -_-
Kate: We need to get to work, Alatáriël. (it wasn't all that good anyway)
Alatáriël: *sniffles* H-hai. *cries when she looks at the screen*
Chichiri: *pats her on the back* It's ok, no da... I'm here for you, no da. *sweet smile*
Alatáriël: *sniffles* Thank you, Chichiri. *Blows nose* On with the s- show...*cries*
Chapter 16:A scare and a pair
Our heroes packed themselves into Josh's jeep. After a small class of Car Safety 101 they were ready to go. It went something like this: "Keep your hands, arms, legs, and all other body parts in the vehicle at all times... You're emergency exits are here, here, here, and here. Please keep seated at all times due to turbulence". Josh sweatdroped at her airplane personal act.
Josh lived about 30 minutes from town (Kate lived about 32). When they got into town Kate pointed out the "places of interest". They consisted of: Wal- mart, Mcdonalds, Goodies, and Food city. That was pretty much what Newport was like.
Most teenagers hung out in the Wal-mart parking lot or the movie theater. Kate preferred the movies. The kids at Wal-mart were on something. Josh pulled into the movie theater and jumped out of the jeep. Kate and Chichiri followed.
Once inside they were greeted by an irritated looking middle-aged woman. Josh yelped in surprise when Chichiri and Kate both pushed him forward then tried to hide behind him from the woman. Josh blinked and looked at the woman in front of them. "Hello! Three tickets please!", he said with a evil mental grin.
Josh walked toward there theater and turned around with a smile on his face, "Let's go get our seats! The movie should start soon!". Kate was suspicious. Why did he seem so happy? She had a bad feeling about this...
Once they found there seats Josh went to go get popcorn while Kate gave Chichiri the 101 on movies. "It's a lot like real life, but it's not... It's like a play!...Except it seems real...", she tried to explain. Chichiri nodded, "What's with that light coming threw that box, no da?".
Kate followed his glance. "Oh! That's were the film to the movie is kept... It's like moving paintings, but more life like", she explained. Chichiri watched the various commercials went by and nodded. Just then Josh came back with popcorn and M&Ms. Just then the lights went out and the previews started.
"Josh.... What movie are we watching, anyhow?", Kate asks. "My favorite. I've seen it 3 times allready", he replied. Wait a minute... That smile... It was too sweet. "No, no, no, no, no!", Kate chanted as she began to stand up. "You know I hate horror movies!", she whined. "Oh, it's not THAT bad... Come on. I promise. Would I lie to you?", he asked. 'Yes', she thought, but just whined and sat back down. (AN: You all can just imagine the scariest movie you ever saw. I don't watch them!)
The movie was going ok.... Until the previews ended. The movie started and Kate felt ok... at first... Then IT happened. The villin of the movie attacked and Kate would have jumped half way out of her seat if it wasn't for her nails that were clawed into the arm rests. She cursed slightly under her breath.
She HATED these kind of movies! Couldn't he have picked something without all the gore and junk? What the hell was his proplem?! 30 minutes into the movie she was watching the movie threw her fingers. 32 minutes into the movie she excused herself and left the theater.
As soon as she exited the room she took in a deep breath and shivered slightly. She was going to have nightmares! What kind of people think up that stuff? Her blood felt cold and she momentarly thought of sneaking into a different movie, but she recalled Chichiri.
'I can't leave him in there...', she thought and chewed on her bottom lip. She sighed and walked over to the water fountain and took a drink. A sudden hand on her shoulder caused her to jump slightly.
She turned around while wiping her mouth off, "Hmm?". Chichiri stood there with a slightly stressed smile, "Are all your movies that scary, no da?". Kate laughed slightly, "No. I don't see why Josh has to be so mean.... Well, what do you think of it so far?". "Well, I've learned that humans bleed a lot more that I thought they did and can still run for miles, no da!", Chichiri joked.
Kate laughed slightly, "Say, Chichiri, what do you say about sneaking into a different movie?". Chichiri looked at her with a little frown, "Now, Kate, That wouldn't be very nice now would it?". "No..but...but... He started it!", Kate whined. Chichiri just opened the door for her, "Don't worry, no da. I can blast any monsters that show up... Plus, I want to see how it ends, no da".
Kate sighed and reluntantly re-entered the theater. One look in Josh's direction and she could tell he never noticed her absence. He was in "the zone". Kate shook her head slightly and turned back toward the screen.
She was, to say the least, VERY suprised when she felt Chichiri's hand gentaly intwine with hers. She looked at him wide eyed, but he was now watching the movie and Kate couldn't read his mask.
She blushed deep red. She was thankful it was so dark so no one could see her face. The rest of the movie went by in a flash, she guessed because of the fact her mind was on her hand and not the screen.
Afterward (AN: Kate thinks the movie ended happily) the three muskateers made there way back to Josh's place. As soon as they entered the house Josh jumped for the phone. "Pizza call!", Josh yelled into the living room.
"Meat lovers!", Kate called back. "Chichiri?", Josh shouted. "Er... Same, no da?", Chichiri called back a little uncertainly. Kate just smiled and turned the TV around and began playing with the wires.
She hummed to herself as she hooked up the PS2 (AN: I OWN IT! *lawyers show up that look like Nakago* Uh... I changed my mind....). Chichiri stood over her shoulder, watching her with intrest. Finally she finished hooking it up and turned the TV around again.
With the flick of a few switches the box came to life and kareoke revoluntion started. "Up for some embarrasing fun?", she asked with a sly grin. Chichiri just blinked innocently in responce.
An hour later the pizza man showed up and they all ate before returning to the game. Josh sang a weird little song about making a person or something. Kate started cracking up when she heard him say "I'm a science genius girl", but he did make a perfect score oddly enough.
Next it was Kate's turn. She didn't have to give it a second thought. She flipped threw the song list till she saw her song and clicked on it. She gave Josh a smile and he rolled his eyes, "Good Lord, Kate. You always sing this song, you dork... I swear! Even I know the words!". Kate just stuck her tounge out at him in responce and looked to the screen. The mucic started and Kate took a deep breath.
"Kiss me out of the bearded barley Nightly, beside the green green grass Swing, swing, swing that spinning step You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress"
Suddenly an unexpected image of Chichiri entered her mind's eye. She felt her face grow bright red and kept her eyes forcused on the screen, hoping neither one of them would notice.
"Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor Lift your open hand Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, Silver moon's sparkling So kiss me"
She could hear her voice grow more conifident. Her heart was now merging with the song. She felt butterflies in her stomach, but she wasn't sure why. She knew she liked the feeling, however, even if she was a little scared of what they might mean.
"Kiss me down by the broken treehouse Swing me upon its hanging tire Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat We'll take the trail marked on your father's map"
At that moment she forgot the world around her and was only vagely aware of her compainions cheers. She had gotten plantium.
"Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor Lift your open hand Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, Silver moon's sparkling So kiss me"
Her feeling for him were only admireation weren't they? Weren't they? If so... Why did her heart fly? Why did she feel so... strange?
"Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor Lift your open hand Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, Silver moon's sparkling So kiss me"
She smiled to herself as her thoughts began to die down and her mind focused on the song once again.
"Oh kiss me Kiss me"
( AN:This is by Sixpence None The Richer. Pretty, ne?... I WOULD have wrote lyrics for Chichiri too... but I couldn't find any for him ;_;... So sorry! *bows*)
She finished a little breathless, and blushed when she heard Chichiri and Josh clap. The scores came up. She was in second place. 'Darn Josh and his wonderful voice!', she thought, but laughed when she saw he had won by 21 points.
Next was Chichiri's turn. He wasn't quite used to Kate's music, but to help him feel better she sang along with him. Eventually even Josh joined in. Despite Chichiri's beautiful voice he got third due to not knowing the lyrics, but they all had fun anyway.
A few hours later Kate had made herself, Chichiri, and Josh some green tea and they sat down to talk of the next days events. "Think we can go hiking?", Kate asked while blowing at her tea. Josh nodded, "Sure! We can do that. I'm on Spring Break in College after all!". Kate smiled happily, "That's great! This is going to be a blast!".
Chichiri smiled happily. He really loved the outdoors... and now he got to go explore in an other world's forests! What more could he ask for? He wondered momentarily if they had tigers here too.
Josh yawned and got up, "I'm going to crash soon". Kate nodded to him and wished him good night. He suddenly looked wide eyed, "Oh yeah! Kate, I got to talk to you about something!". Then he looked over at Chichiri, who was looking up at him in a 'huh?' kind of way. "Ok", Kate said. "Alone", Josh added. Kate rose an eyebrow, but got up. "Ok... I'll be right back, Chichiri... Um... There should be a clean pair of pajama's in the closet in the guest room, if you want to change", Kate said as Josh dragged her off to his room.
Josh led her into his room and closed the door after him. Kate walked over to his desk chair and sat down. Josh followed her and sat on the side of his bed. "Ok, Kate... Something is just not right here... I want an explanation. You went missing for 4 months! Suddenly you show up at my door with a weird guy with blue hair... Come on, Kate, this is all too surreal. What's the heck is going on?!", He finished in a harsh whisper.
"Josh... I... You wouldn't believe me if I told you!", Kate responded. "Try me", Josh replied and crossed his arms over his chest, looking frustrated. "Well....", Kate began. After her tale Josh sat there, eyes wide. "You should write a book!... But seriously... What happened?!", Josh said. Kate rolled her eyes, "Told you. It's the truth... I knew you wouldn't believe me... but who would?!".
Josh sighed, "I'm sorry Kate, but really! Another world! Sure, that would explain a lot... but if that was true how could you be gone for almost a week there and four freakin' months here?!". Kate shrugged, "You're guess is as good as mine... My point is, Josh, there must be million of other realities out there... I know it seems weird... but you have to trust me... I went to another world like ancient China... I met Chichiri, a man I THOUGHT only existed on paper... Suddenly i'm pulled into his hat and am in his world! I can barely fathom that he's in your living room at this moment!... For all I know this could be Tomo's doing!", She added the last part under her breath.
Josh sighed, "Ok... ok.... I've give you the reason of a doubt.... Well, see... Now, i'm going to bed... See you in the morning", He said and showed her to his bedroom door. Kate smiled at him, "Thanks, Josh... You're the best". Josh just smiled, "Stop, you'll make me blush". Kate just laughed and headed into the living room where Chichiri was, it seemed, meditating... in a pair of pjs.
Kate didn't want to disturb him so she went to the guest room and sat down on the bed, staring at the mirror to her right before turning to the window on her left. She walked over to the window and opened it with a little difficulty. She rested her head on her hands as she stared outside. She smiled softly at the stars and whispered two words, "Thank you".
She heard foot steps then and turned around to see Chichiri standing in the door way. "Hi, Chichiri! Sorry I took so long. Hope you weren't too bored", she said with a laugh and placed a hand behind her head in slight embarrassment. Chichiri smiled at her, "It's ok, no da! May I ask what you two talked about, no da?".
Kate nodded happily, "Yeah. I told him about were I was the last, as he put it, four months... He doesn't quite believe me". Chichiri nodded and sat down on the bed, motioning for her to do the same. She complied and sat down.
"Do you wish to stay in this world?", he asked. Kate stared at him for a moment. "No... I really like being with you and the others... I will miss my friends and mom here, but... I think they will understand that this makes me happy", she said with a sad smile. A part of her wasn't 100% sure, but she didn't want to tell him this. Some things one needs to work out on his or her own.
Chichiri smiled slightly at her response, "I'm glad". Kate blushed slightly. 'Stupid girl! He's just referring to you as a friend!', she thought. 'Am I being selfish by wanting her to stay with us?', he thought and quickly shook his head. He'd have to meditate on this later.
"Well, Chichiri, we have a busy day of hiking tomorrow... We'll both need our rest", Kate said, which was mostly an excuse to get out of the room before she said something stupid. "Good night, Chichiri. Sweet dreams", she said as she turned around at the door. He smiled softly at her and nodded, "Good night, Kate-chan".
Kate walked into the living room and was suddenly aware she was alone. She stopped and listened. She could hear Chichiri in the next room. Josh's radio was on in his room. Kate took a deep breath. She was afraid of this. Normally after seeing a horror movie she acted like this. In the past she avoided mirrors. Now it was windows.
She shook her head. 'You're being silly. There is nothing in the dark', she thought and turned off the light and crawled into the couch. Her last thoughts before falling asleep were of Chichiri's comforting hand in the theater.
She had to get away! Some one was following her! She heard heavy breathing that was not her own and loud foot steps right behind her. She own were silent as she rushed forward in the dark oblivion surrounding her. 'Run! Run! Run! Don't stop! He'll get you!', she thought.
Chichiri's eyes opened suddenly. 'That's weird, no da', he thought and sat up. Something didn't feel right. He was dead asleep when he suddenly awoke. He silently slid out of bed and crept over to the door, careful to open it without too much noise, forgetting his mask.
He made his was out of the room and felt a tug that he should wake over to the couch. He walked over and looked over the side. Kate's form was luminated by the moon's rays that peeked threw the window. Kate's face was formed in silent fear and sweat formed on her brow.
Chichiri's eyebrows narrowed. He made his way over to sit down by her. 'I have to do something, no da', he thought as he thought of the best course of action. Her hands were griping the blanket covering her tightly. He gently pried one from it's death hold and stoked her hand soothingly. "Shh... It's ok... You're all right. I'm here, no da", he whispered to her.
Suddenly tears formed in her eyes and she let out a sob. Just then her eyes flew open and she sprang forward... right into Chichiri. "Kate-chan?... It's ok, no da. It was just a dream, no da", Chichiri said to the tearful girl. She was shaking violently and breathing as if she had been running.
After a few minutes she had calmed down and pulled herself away reluctantly. "S-sorry, Chichiri...", she mumbled and wiped the tears from her eyes. Chichiri moved closer slightly so her could see her face. "Are you ok, no da?", he asked. "... It seemed so real", she said. Fright was still clear in her voice.
Chichiri paused for a moment before replying. "Want me to stay in here with you?", he asked. Kate looked up at him with wide eyes, but nodded. "Yes, yes I would", Kate responded.
Chichiri looked at the couch for a second before deciding on the most comfortable position for the both of them. Kate looked at his questionably as he reclined on the couch so his back was supported in a sitting position and pulled her to him so she was laying across his chest.
She curled up sideways and he pulled the blanket over them. "Sorry... and thank you. This means a lot to me", she mumbled. Chichiri smiled, "It's ok, Kate-chan... Sleep tight, no da", he said. Kate sighed. She closed her eyes and tried to focus on "sleepy thoughts", but she found it kind of difficult with Chichiri, a very cute/ handsome monk, letting her sleep on him.
She felt her cheeks turn red and hid it by burrowing her face deeper into his chest. She stiffened slightly when she felt Chichiri's hand touch her head and pet her hair slightly. She fought the urge to begin to purr or turn into a puddle of goo. Before she knew it the pets had lured her to sleep.
Chichiri watched the sleeping girl with a smile smile on his un-masked (AN: MWA HA HA!) face. Her slightly wild hair framed her face, and her rhythmic breathing spoke of peaceful dreams. Chichiri found himself focusing on her breathing and soon found himself drift off.
Chichiri woke up to the sound of birds chirping and sun light pouring into the room. He let out a small yawn and looked down at Kate. She slept on peacefully. He found himself looking over her. He brought a hand up and delicately brushed some lose strands of hair away from her face.
'She's pretty, no da', Chichiri found himself thinking. He blinked a few times at these thoughts trying to determine where they had come from. 'Perhaps, but there are more beautiful... She does have a quality of cuteness to her however, no da', Chichiri countered back to the weird thought. 'Do you think you could ever fall in love with her?', another strange thought.
Chichiri's eyes grew wide slightly, 'Now where did THAT thought come from, no da...?!'. For some reason he couldn't find it in himself to answer that question.
Alatáriël: Sorry all... I know this is SO late, but please forgive me. *bows* I hope I made you proud, prisslilchica! ^_^ (This chapter was her idea) *hugs her*
Kate: Um... Due to being VERY over-due we are skipping all reviews. Please forgive us. *bows*
Chichiri: Computers are evil, no da...
*Everyone runs off stage*
Chichiri and Kate: *pass around tissues*... -_-
Kate: We need to get to work, Alatáriël. (it wasn't all that good anyway)
Alatáriël: *sniffles* H-hai. *cries when she looks at the screen*
Chichiri: *pats her on the back* It's ok, no da... I'm here for you, no da. *sweet smile*
Alatáriël: *sniffles* Thank you, Chichiri. *Blows nose* On with the s- show...*cries*
Chapter 16:A scare and a pair
Our heroes packed themselves into Josh's jeep. After a small class of Car Safety 101 they were ready to go. It went something like this: "Keep your hands, arms, legs, and all other body parts in the vehicle at all times... You're emergency exits are here, here, here, and here. Please keep seated at all times due to turbulence". Josh sweatdroped at her airplane personal act.
Josh lived about 30 minutes from town (Kate lived about 32). When they got into town Kate pointed out the "places of interest". They consisted of: Wal- mart, Mcdonalds, Goodies, and Food city. That was pretty much what Newport was like.
Most teenagers hung out in the Wal-mart parking lot or the movie theater. Kate preferred the movies. The kids at Wal-mart were on something. Josh pulled into the movie theater and jumped out of the jeep. Kate and Chichiri followed.
Once inside they were greeted by an irritated looking middle-aged woman. Josh yelped in surprise when Chichiri and Kate both pushed him forward then tried to hide behind him from the woman. Josh blinked and looked at the woman in front of them. "Hello! Three tickets please!", he said with a evil mental grin.
Josh walked toward there theater and turned around with a smile on his face, "Let's go get our seats! The movie should start soon!". Kate was suspicious. Why did he seem so happy? She had a bad feeling about this...
Once they found there seats Josh went to go get popcorn while Kate gave Chichiri the 101 on movies. "It's a lot like real life, but it's not... It's like a play!...Except it seems real...", she tried to explain. Chichiri nodded, "What's with that light coming threw that box, no da?".
Kate followed his glance. "Oh! That's were the film to the movie is kept... It's like moving paintings, but more life like", she explained. Chichiri watched the various commercials went by and nodded. Just then Josh came back with popcorn and M&Ms. Just then the lights went out and the previews started.
"Josh.... What movie are we watching, anyhow?", Kate asks. "My favorite. I've seen it 3 times allready", he replied. Wait a minute... That smile... It was too sweet. "No, no, no, no, no!", Kate chanted as she began to stand up. "You know I hate horror movies!", she whined. "Oh, it's not THAT bad... Come on. I promise. Would I lie to you?", he asked. 'Yes', she thought, but just whined and sat back down. (AN: You all can just imagine the scariest movie you ever saw. I don't watch them!)
The movie was going ok.... Until the previews ended. The movie started and Kate felt ok... at first... Then IT happened. The villin of the movie attacked and Kate would have jumped half way out of her seat if it wasn't for her nails that were clawed into the arm rests. She cursed slightly under her breath.
She HATED these kind of movies! Couldn't he have picked something without all the gore and junk? What the hell was his proplem?! 30 minutes into the movie she was watching the movie threw her fingers. 32 minutes into the movie she excused herself and left the theater.
As soon as she exited the room she took in a deep breath and shivered slightly. She was going to have nightmares! What kind of people think up that stuff? Her blood felt cold and she momentarly thought of sneaking into a different movie, but she recalled Chichiri.
'I can't leave him in there...', she thought and chewed on her bottom lip. She sighed and walked over to the water fountain and took a drink. A sudden hand on her shoulder caused her to jump slightly.
She turned around while wiping her mouth off, "Hmm?". Chichiri stood there with a slightly stressed smile, "Are all your movies that scary, no da?". Kate laughed slightly, "No. I don't see why Josh has to be so mean.... Well, what do you think of it so far?". "Well, I've learned that humans bleed a lot more that I thought they did and can still run for miles, no da!", Chichiri joked.
Kate laughed slightly, "Say, Chichiri, what do you say about sneaking into a different movie?". Chichiri looked at her with a little frown, "Now, Kate, That wouldn't be very nice now would it?". "No..but...but... He started it!", Kate whined. Chichiri just opened the door for her, "Don't worry, no da. I can blast any monsters that show up... Plus, I want to see how it ends, no da".
Kate sighed and reluntantly re-entered the theater. One look in Josh's direction and she could tell he never noticed her absence. He was in "the zone". Kate shook her head slightly and turned back toward the screen.
She was, to say the least, VERY suprised when she felt Chichiri's hand gentaly intwine with hers. She looked at him wide eyed, but he was now watching the movie and Kate couldn't read his mask.
She blushed deep red. She was thankful it was so dark so no one could see her face. The rest of the movie went by in a flash, she guessed because of the fact her mind was on her hand and not the screen.
Afterward (AN: Kate thinks the movie ended happily) the three muskateers made there way back to Josh's place. As soon as they entered the house Josh jumped for the phone. "Pizza call!", Josh yelled into the living room.
"Meat lovers!", Kate called back. "Chichiri?", Josh shouted. "Er... Same, no da?", Chichiri called back a little uncertainly. Kate just smiled and turned the TV around and began playing with the wires.
She hummed to herself as she hooked up the PS2 (AN: I OWN IT! *lawyers show up that look like Nakago* Uh... I changed my mind....). Chichiri stood over her shoulder, watching her with intrest. Finally she finished hooking it up and turned the TV around again.
With the flick of a few switches the box came to life and kareoke revoluntion started. "Up for some embarrasing fun?", she asked with a sly grin. Chichiri just blinked innocently in responce.
An hour later the pizza man showed up and they all ate before returning to the game. Josh sang a weird little song about making a person or something. Kate started cracking up when she heard him say "I'm a science genius girl", but he did make a perfect score oddly enough.
Next it was Kate's turn. She didn't have to give it a second thought. She flipped threw the song list till she saw her song and clicked on it. She gave Josh a smile and he rolled his eyes, "Good Lord, Kate. You always sing this song, you dork... I swear! Even I know the words!". Kate just stuck her tounge out at him in responce and looked to the screen. The mucic started and Kate took a deep breath.
"Kiss me out of the bearded barley Nightly, beside the green green grass Swing, swing, swing that spinning step You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress"
Suddenly an unexpected image of Chichiri entered her mind's eye. She felt her face grow bright red and kept her eyes forcused on the screen, hoping neither one of them would notice.
"Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor Lift your open hand Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, Silver moon's sparkling So kiss me"
She could hear her voice grow more conifident. Her heart was now merging with the song. She felt butterflies in her stomach, but she wasn't sure why. She knew she liked the feeling, however, even if she was a little scared of what they might mean.
"Kiss me down by the broken treehouse Swing me upon its hanging tire Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat We'll take the trail marked on your father's map"
At that moment she forgot the world around her and was only vagely aware of her compainions cheers. She had gotten plantium.
"Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor Lift your open hand Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, Silver moon's sparkling So kiss me"
Her feeling for him were only admireation weren't they? Weren't they? If so... Why did her heart fly? Why did she feel so... strange?
"Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight Lead me out on the moonlit floor Lift your open hand Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, Silver moon's sparkling So kiss me"
She smiled to herself as her thoughts began to die down and her mind focused on the song once again.
"Oh kiss me Kiss me"
( AN:This is by Sixpence None The Richer. Pretty, ne?... I WOULD have wrote lyrics for Chichiri too... but I couldn't find any for him ;_;... So sorry! *bows*)
She finished a little breathless, and blushed when she heard Chichiri and Josh clap. The scores came up. She was in second place. 'Darn Josh and his wonderful voice!', she thought, but laughed when she saw he had won by 21 points.
Next was Chichiri's turn. He wasn't quite used to Kate's music, but to help him feel better she sang along with him. Eventually even Josh joined in. Despite Chichiri's beautiful voice he got third due to not knowing the lyrics, but they all had fun anyway.
A few hours later Kate had made herself, Chichiri, and Josh some green tea and they sat down to talk of the next days events. "Think we can go hiking?", Kate asked while blowing at her tea. Josh nodded, "Sure! We can do that. I'm on Spring Break in College after all!". Kate smiled happily, "That's great! This is going to be a blast!".
Chichiri smiled happily. He really loved the outdoors... and now he got to go explore in an other world's forests! What more could he ask for? He wondered momentarily if they had tigers here too.
Josh yawned and got up, "I'm going to crash soon". Kate nodded to him and wished him good night. He suddenly looked wide eyed, "Oh yeah! Kate, I got to talk to you about something!". Then he looked over at Chichiri, who was looking up at him in a 'huh?' kind of way. "Ok", Kate said. "Alone", Josh added. Kate rose an eyebrow, but got up. "Ok... I'll be right back, Chichiri... Um... There should be a clean pair of pajama's in the closet in the guest room, if you want to change", Kate said as Josh dragged her off to his room.
Josh led her into his room and closed the door after him. Kate walked over to his desk chair and sat down. Josh followed her and sat on the side of his bed. "Ok, Kate... Something is just not right here... I want an explanation. You went missing for 4 months! Suddenly you show up at my door with a weird guy with blue hair... Come on, Kate, this is all too surreal. What's the heck is going on?!", He finished in a harsh whisper.
"Josh... I... You wouldn't believe me if I told you!", Kate responded. "Try me", Josh replied and crossed his arms over his chest, looking frustrated. "Well....", Kate began. After her tale Josh sat there, eyes wide. "You should write a book!... But seriously... What happened?!", Josh said. Kate rolled her eyes, "Told you. It's the truth... I knew you wouldn't believe me... but who would?!".
Josh sighed, "I'm sorry Kate, but really! Another world! Sure, that would explain a lot... but if that was true how could you be gone for almost a week there and four freakin' months here?!". Kate shrugged, "You're guess is as good as mine... My point is, Josh, there must be million of other realities out there... I know it seems weird... but you have to trust me... I went to another world like ancient China... I met Chichiri, a man I THOUGHT only existed on paper... Suddenly i'm pulled into his hat and am in his world! I can barely fathom that he's in your living room at this moment!... For all I know this could be Tomo's doing!", She added the last part under her breath.
Josh sighed, "Ok... ok.... I've give you the reason of a doubt.... Well, see... Now, i'm going to bed... See you in the morning", He said and showed her to his bedroom door. Kate smiled at him, "Thanks, Josh... You're the best". Josh just smiled, "Stop, you'll make me blush". Kate just laughed and headed into the living room where Chichiri was, it seemed, meditating... in a pair of pjs.
Kate didn't want to disturb him so she went to the guest room and sat down on the bed, staring at the mirror to her right before turning to the window on her left. She walked over to the window and opened it with a little difficulty. She rested her head on her hands as she stared outside. She smiled softly at the stars and whispered two words, "Thank you".
She heard foot steps then and turned around to see Chichiri standing in the door way. "Hi, Chichiri! Sorry I took so long. Hope you weren't too bored", she said with a laugh and placed a hand behind her head in slight embarrassment. Chichiri smiled at her, "It's ok, no da! May I ask what you two talked about, no da?".
Kate nodded happily, "Yeah. I told him about were I was the last, as he put it, four months... He doesn't quite believe me". Chichiri nodded and sat down on the bed, motioning for her to do the same. She complied and sat down.
"Do you wish to stay in this world?", he asked. Kate stared at him for a moment. "No... I really like being with you and the others... I will miss my friends and mom here, but... I think they will understand that this makes me happy", she said with a sad smile. A part of her wasn't 100% sure, but she didn't want to tell him this. Some things one needs to work out on his or her own.
Chichiri smiled slightly at her response, "I'm glad". Kate blushed slightly. 'Stupid girl! He's just referring to you as a friend!', she thought. 'Am I being selfish by wanting her to stay with us?', he thought and quickly shook his head. He'd have to meditate on this later.
"Well, Chichiri, we have a busy day of hiking tomorrow... We'll both need our rest", Kate said, which was mostly an excuse to get out of the room before she said something stupid. "Good night, Chichiri. Sweet dreams", she said as she turned around at the door. He smiled softly at her and nodded, "Good night, Kate-chan".
Kate walked into the living room and was suddenly aware she was alone. She stopped and listened. She could hear Chichiri in the next room. Josh's radio was on in his room. Kate took a deep breath. She was afraid of this. Normally after seeing a horror movie she acted like this. In the past she avoided mirrors. Now it was windows.
She shook her head. 'You're being silly. There is nothing in the dark', she thought and turned off the light and crawled into the couch. Her last thoughts before falling asleep were of Chichiri's comforting hand in the theater.
She had to get away! Some one was following her! She heard heavy breathing that was not her own and loud foot steps right behind her. She own were silent as she rushed forward in the dark oblivion surrounding her. 'Run! Run! Run! Don't stop! He'll get you!', she thought.
Chichiri's eyes opened suddenly. 'That's weird, no da', he thought and sat up. Something didn't feel right. He was dead asleep when he suddenly awoke. He silently slid out of bed and crept over to the door, careful to open it without too much noise, forgetting his mask.
He made his was out of the room and felt a tug that he should wake over to the couch. He walked over and looked over the side. Kate's form was luminated by the moon's rays that peeked threw the window. Kate's face was formed in silent fear and sweat formed on her brow.
Chichiri's eyebrows narrowed. He made his way over to sit down by her. 'I have to do something, no da', he thought as he thought of the best course of action. Her hands were griping the blanket covering her tightly. He gently pried one from it's death hold and stoked her hand soothingly. "Shh... It's ok... You're all right. I'm here, no da", he whispered to her.
Suddenly tears formed in her eyes and she let out a sob. Just then her eyes flew open and she sprang forward... right into Chichiri. "Kate-chan?... It's ok, no da. It was just a dream, no da", Chichiri said to the tearful girl. She was shaking violently and breathing as if she had been running.
After a few minutes she had calmed down and pulled herself away reluctantly. "S-sorry, Chichiri...", she mumbled and wiped the tears from her eyes. Chichiri moved closer slightly so her could see her face. "Are you ok, no da?", he asked. "... It seemed so real", she said. Fright was still clear in her voice.
Chichiri paused for a moment before replying. "Want me to stay in here with you?", he asked. Kate looked up at him with wide eyes, but nodded. "Yes, yes I would", Kate responded.
Chichiri looked at the couch for a second before deciding on the most comfortable position for the both of them. Kate looked at his questionably as he reclined on the couch so his back was supported in a sitting position and pulled her to him so she was laying across his chest.
She curled up sideways and he pulled the blanket over them. "Sorry... and thank you. This means a lot to me", she mumbled. Chichiri smiled, "It's ok, Kate-chan... Sleep tight, no da", he said. Kate sighed. She closed her eyes and tried to focus on "sleepy thoughts", but she found it kind of difficult with Chichiri, a very cute/ handsome monk, letting her sleep on him.
She felt her cheeks turn red and hid it by burrowing her face deeper into his chest. She stiffened slightly when she felt Chichiri's hand touch her head and pet her hair slightly. She fought the urge to begin to purr or turn into a puddle of goo. Before she knew it the pets had lured her to sleep.
Chichiri watched the sleeping girl with a smile smile on his un-masked (AN: MWA HA HA!) face. Her slightly wild hair framed her face, and her rhythmic breathing spoke of peaceful dreams. Chichiri found himself focusing on her breathing and soon found himself drift off.
Chichiri woke up to the sound of birds chirping and sun light pouring into the room. He let out a small yawn and looked down at Kate. She slept on peacefully. He found himself looking over her. He brought a hand up and delicately brushed some lose strands of hair away from her face.
'She's pretty, no da', Chichiri found himself thinking. He blinked a few times at these thoughts trying to determine where they had come from. 'Perhaps, but there are more beautiful... She does have a quality of cuteness to her however, no da', Chichiri countered back to the weird thought. 'Do you think you could ever fall in love with her?', another strange thought.
Chichiri's eyes grew wide slightly, 'Now where did THAT thought come from, no da...?!'. For some reason he couldn't find it in himself to answer that question.
Alatáriël: Sorry all... I know this is SO late, but please forgive me. *bows* I hope I made you proud, prisslilchica! ^_^ (This chapter was her idea) *hugs her*
Kate: Um... Due to being VERY over-due we are skipping all reviews. Please forgive us. *bows*
Chichiri: Computers are evil, no da...
*Everyone runs off stage*
