Hello, I'm back with another chapter, peeps!
Well, can't really think of much to say, so let's just get on with the chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own Zatch Bell. If I did... well... let's just say I don't and end it there.
Gift from the Dark
Chapter 11
Taking Preparations
Four days had passed since Brago and Sherry told Kalu the truth of what she and Brago really were. It was around late morning, and the half mamodo girl was off playing with her toys outside, while her parents were talking to one another somewhere else.
"She'll be turning six in just two days," spoke Sherry. "We need to plan at least something for the girl."
The dark mamodo only shrugged. "You're the one who knows about these so called parties, so do speak of what you have in mind." Sherry gave him a look as he said that and sighed. "What?"
"Brago, she's your daughter too. And after about six years of being a parent you still don't know how to throw a celebration?"
"Apparently not."
His wife only sighed with annoyance again and rolled her eyes. Whatever. But seriously, help me out this time.
"Tell me what to do first."
"Brago!"
"Yes?"
With another sigh of annoyance Sherry just waved her hand off at her husband. "OK, OK, fine. There is one thing you can do." The blonde looked her husband in the eye and continued. "I want you to go pick up Kalu's present. Can you at least do that?"
Brago didnt say anything as a blank stare took over his features. Pick up her present? he echoed while Sherry nodded her head. But Sherry
"No buts," Sherry interrupted. "You're going to pick up her present while I go buy some other things for her. The cooks will make the cake and she'll be happy enough."
The mamodo only sighed as his wife gave a triumphant smile. "Fine. I'll get it."
"Good. And try not to scare away the people at the store like you did last time. I still have to go buy the decorations and—"
"What is it with you humans and decorations?" Brago muttered to himself. The other just glared and continued to talk about a few other things. He partially ignored Sherry as he turned his head to look over at his daughter in the background, who was playing with her teddy bear beside a tree.
Kalu held onto her teddy and jumped up into a nearby tree. She began talking to it as if it were a real person and began answering questions to herself that she pretended the bear asked.
Then she clambered up the tree's branches to reach the very top of it, and looked around as her blue-black hair showed through the green leaves of the tree. A small breeze met her up there and soon drifted away. Suddenly she sensed something nearby, and turned her head in the direction where she sensed it.
There was nothing there.
That's weird, Kalu thought. So she shrugged and climbed back down to the bottom of the tree and ran across the yard to where she could sense whatever it was she was feeling.
When she reached the spot, she could no longer feel the presence of the being for it had vanished. With a sigh, Kalu sat down onto the grass and began to play with her bear.
Meanwhile, Brago was heading off to a store nearby to pick up the present. Sherry had handed him some money and reminded him how to use it. He tried to pay attention, but knew something was going to happen and that hed do something regretful.
Why am I doing this again, he thought. That's right, it's because Sherry has to buy stupid decorations. What is the point in them?
He shrugged and continued along his way. Sherry watched from the background as her husband ran off. She would wait to go shopping for the extra things soon as Brago came back, that way she could keep an eye on Kalu while he was gone.
The woman then walked up to where her daughter was sitting in the grass and smiled down at her. "Hello, Kalu. Having fun?"
Shrugging, the little girl only flopped onto her back into the grass. "I think so." she said quietly, and turned her head around. "Where'd Daddy go?"
"He… he had to go buy something."
Kalu raised her eyebrow. "Really?"
Sherry laughed and sat down next to her daughter. "Well, no. Actually, he had to go pick something up."
"What was it?"
"You'll find out soon enough."
"OK…" Kalu sat back up and held her teddy close to her and then looked up into her mother's azure orbs. "Do I start school soon?"
Hearing her daughter say that reminded Sherry. She nodded her head silently and watched her daughter go back to playing with her bear.
At first she had her daughter be taught at home with home schooling, but decided to put her into a class with other children her age. This way Kalu would have friends to talk to, and wouldnt be alone like she was at her age. However, there was one thing that worried her, and that was Kalus powers and her looks. But Brago would have probably trained her by the time she started school (and Sherry still didnt quite agree with this, but had given up on the argument), so that would be under control. Though her looks would just have to stay the same, even if they were a little inhuman looking. Blue-black hair wasnt exactly common, and surely there wouldnt be another person in class with markings on their face.
Sherry sighed and patted her daughter on the back. "You're a good girl, you know that?" Kalu smiled and nodded her head as she hugged her mother.
Kalu then looked up at her mother again. "Mamma, me thirsty."
Nodding her head, Sherry stood up and took her daughter's hand. "OK, com on. Let's go get something for you."
So the two walked off and headed towards the house to get something to drink.
There ya go! Who can guess what the next chapter will be? I bet it's obvious, considering what this chapter was about... hehe.
Now... ON TO MY REVIEWERS!
Blood of the Wolf: Eww... You got eaten! HAHAHAHAHA! I have sympathy for you (Ok not really). Is Brago becoming a cannibal? Ooh... punishment... punishment... What could be a REALLY good punishment for Brago? Hm... (thinks for about a few minutes)I GOT ONE! Make Brago confess that he likes... No, LOVES Sherry right in front of her and anybody who is listening! HEEHEE! XD And then as side punishments reduce his chocolate supply or make him sing... Who's Mr. Teddy? Whoever he is, reminds me of Kalu's teddy bear... Kalu: -looks around- Why would Daddy eat my teddy? Brago: Uh... Me: Because he's just weird like that. Brago: HEY! Me: HEEHEE!
Crying White Wolf: But the potato tasted really good:-) Well, here's the next chapter!
Wolf of the Blue Moon: Nah, I don't think i'd send it to them to put it in the manga. I mean, its just a pic of a character I made up that's supposed to be Sherry and Brago's child... Other people would find me weird for doing that. But besides that, i didn't know you could do that!
Sara: I'm sure it is worth it when you get paid... but I sometimes have to watch over my lil' 5 year old cousin when I go to visit her and my grandparents, and i don't get paid! -poiuts- All well... And I'm keeping out of that argument! o.O And thank you again for the positive thoughts:-)
Computerfreak101: Brago's right, i'm not telling nothing! HAHA! The only problem with the manga is that it's in Japanese so i have no idea what the heck they're saying... BUT it is taking place within the first like... 4 episodes so I have a pretty good idea what's going on. Though I would like to know what they were saying, ah well. Its from Japan and its how its meant to be so its worth keeping besides it was a gift:-) What's wrong with Brago? He's pretty cool, just as long as you know how to make fun of him... XD
Rae: No you can't kill the figure yet! YA don't even know who it is! Anyways, here's the next chapter!
PsychicLunar: Two a day is better than none! You have to at least admit that! And I can understand what you mean by that... I crave 'em too... I'll be constantly getting on the computer to see if I have any. -.- No I don't have any sushi with me... Go steal some yellow tail from Zatch, I'm sure he has some XD
pyro: Haha, i guess so. :-) Well, here's the next chappy!
angel161991:Glad you like it! And here's the next chappy!
Luminara Windu: Should I just call you Lumy for short now? It's up to you. I don't care too much either way.Don't worry, you'll find out who the person in the shadows is eventually! (not saying when).
Alison: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU? Why are you all of a sudden saying my stories are shit? WHAT DID I EVER DO TO YOU? I have gotten TWO reviews from you now saying my stories/poems are bad. THEN WHY DO YOU READ THEM? I would really appreciate itif you would just stop reviewing ALL of my stories/poems. I don't know what your problem is, but I could care less whether I found out or not.
dark traner: I'm glad you like it! And here's the next chapter!
Misty: Thank you for the compliments! It really makes me feel better about my story. :-)
Twelve positive reviews! COOL! XD Well, i'll be signing off right about now. I have to go and do something for a bit and it's already late! I have to pack for the beach tommorow! YAY!
And if you haven't gotten the pic of Kalu yet anybody who wants it, just say so and i'll send it to you via email! Just make sure I'm able to get yours!
Well, once again i am finding myself saying i need to go, so now i really am leaving! TA TA FOR NOW:-)
