Shaman King
Kouzoku Waga Herutsu
'Following My Heart'
Romance/Humour
Rated T
Pairings: Yoh+Anna, Ren+Pirika, Lyserg+Jeanne, HoroHoro+Tamao, Ryu+Jun, Faust+Eliza, Manta+Jukio
Summary: Manta has tickets to a five star hotel in Hokkaido and has invited everyone. It was intended to be a nice relaxing trip where you could just chill out…but you and me know that's impossible when the boys are hormonal teenagers and the girls are just not having any of it. Yoh's shy, Anna's stiff. Ren's prideful, Pirika's stubborn. HoroHoro's clueless, Tamao is confused. Ryu is flirtatious and Jun is thinking. What on earth is going to ensue when the ones not caught up in love decided to do some stuff…coughcoughpushpeopletogethercoughcough. Why you shouldn't get tickets to Hokkaido and be stuck with quarrelling teenagers who really need to sort out their fusses.
Cast
Yoh 15
Anna 15
Tamao 14
HoroHoro 15
Manta 15
Ren 14
Pirika 14
Jun 19
Ryu 20
Hao 15
Faust 36
Eliza 35
Chocolove 15
Lyserg 14
Jeanne 14
Marco 35
All the spirits
Opacho 7
Ryoi 15
Jukio 14-15
Chapter Ten: Going For Gold; Part One
Manta shot Jukio a puzzled look as a smirk crept up upon her face. And then…he unwillingly gulped, causing the girl to shoot an annoyed glare back at him. She was wearing a rather secretive and mischievous smirk and whether or not it was a good thing…was not what Manta knew. He figured it meant she had plan and was happy to develop and put it into action, yet on the other hand, he and Pirika weren't exactly like a black board and chalk. Was she truly willing to aid Pirika in her time of need? Normally you could tell by her eyes and on glance at the moment, they were…purple. That was new. Girls with changing eye colours were definitely confusing…
"Uh…Jukio?" Manta began hesitantly, feeling sweat trickling down his face as the girl paused and looked over her shoulder to face him. She was sitting on her knees, leading forward and scribbling ideas onto a sheet of white paper. The writing was rushed and it didn't help they were sitting on the carpet, discussing and writing, as the girls had declared the main room of their large area was off limits to the boys…and now world war three, room territory style, was occurring. She smiled at the boy.
"Hai Manta-kun?"
"Wh…why do your…change…change…"
Jukio inwardly sigh. Manta always had the tendency to stammer around her and she was annoyed because of it. Not because he did it mind you, but because she was not aware of his reasons for stammering around her. Maybe she could ask Anna about later…men with stammering habits when they have no such conditions to enhance it were definitely confusing…
"Nani? You really need to stop with the stam…"
"Whydoyoureyeschangecolour?" He blurted out hurriedly.
Jukio blinked and her eyes changed green, before they turned dark grey.
"THAT'S what you wanted to ask?"
Manta nodded dumbly, feeling pressured. He looked down, but thought his ears were deceiving him when he heard a pleasant laughter ringing through the room. He looked back up to meet the amethyst eyes of Jukio. She was laughing? He figured after he had said it, it would have been regarded as a rather personal question. "Geez Manta, I was getting quite concerned you didn't ask earlier. I was concerned you were either afraid to look in my eyes or as dumb as a rock."
He continued to stare at her in a dubious manner, which increased the pitch and rate of her laughter. When it died down she had to wipe a tear away from her eyes. "Geez Louise. Were you thinking it would upset me? I've been like this all my life and I'm totally open and cool with it! I was actually wondering why no one had decided point it out to me or other people. I presume if they have noticed their reasons are similar to yours. Think about asking but have trouble doing it when the time comes. In fact I'm elated to have such uniqueness!"
A smile crossed Manta's face, mixed of relief and curiosity.
"Well why?"
"Not caught on? And you're a smart guy? My eye colour changes upon what emotion I'm feeling at the same time." She replied casually, flicking a part of her red hair.
Manta, dumbstruck, gawked at her, jaw practically touching the floor.
"WOW! When did this happen?"
Jukio shrugged.
"I was born with it. Long story short…baffled doctors, lots and lots of tests, even more baffled doctors, more tests, unbelieving doctors, no more failed tests, dismissed from hospital, carried home by elated dad and tired mum, bypassing hottie, around 15 or so, first eye wink in his direction…"
"Ok, ok, I GET it." Manta huffed, moving his arms dismissively. Jukio rolled her eyes, but then her face lit up when she turned to grab the piece of paper, and whirled back around to shove into Manta's hand. He blinked in a confused manner at it, causing a grumbling Jukio to whack his head. He stumbled back in shock slightly, blinked once more and then glowered at the girl, whose glare easily surpassed his own.
"Jukio! What was that for?"
"Study it over you baka!"
Mumbling an 'oh!' He quickly straightened the paper and Jukio watched as his eyes darted around, scanning it. After about a minute her eyebrow was arched as his, prior, was also arched. He finally lowered the paper with the plans of and gawked at Jukio. "What?" She grumbled angrily, earning a sweat drop from the short human.
"I seriously don't see Ren agree to star as Romeo in Romeo&Juliet." Jukio crossed her arms and gazed at the ground thoughtfully, before casting an irritated look to Manta.
"Fine, fine, fine…what about my other ideas then?"
The sweat drop on Manta's head was bigger this time.
"Ah…well, though I didn't take your hate for Pirika into the equation for the next theory, I uh…chucking her into shark infested waters in a cage and telling Ren he has ten minutes to save her is a bit much…"
Her eyebrows knitted together.
"I like a dramatic flair. It'll show how much he loves her and stuff and…where the heck did'ja get the idea I hated Pirika from?"
Manta blinked rather stupidly and he frowned slightly.
"Well, you two always argue, you always insult her…"
"It DOESN'T mean we hate each other."
"Uh? Eh? It doesn't..?"
"Yeah genius, we're just rivals. Besides, a good argument is always healthy!"
"What on earth are you rivals for?"
"Well! There is..! Uh…Lots of…GET ON WITH THE OTHER THEORIES BOY!"
"Eh heh…right, well…the final theory…you…really don't know Ren all that well, do you?"
"What'dya mean?"
"Uh well…I doubt with a ninety nine percent certainty he is the type to sing in a choir in a song proclaiming his…as quoted here 'absolutely unfathomable ultra holy supernatural gob smacking heart wrenching and undying love for her.' In one of those sort of holy reverend kind of voices."
Jukio pouted.
"It was a good idea at the time."
"Well, I have a suggestion."
A surprised and speculating look crossed Jukio's face as she gazed at the boy.
"Why didn't you 'suggest' it earlier then?" She queried.
"Uh well…whenever I tried to, you said 'Hush, can't you see I'm working?' And more so… 'No, no Manta. Don't speak! You are distracting me from my hardwork!' And also… 'Gah! Are you born to distract me! Have some respect Manta! I am the one working her rear end off to help YOUR friend. I don't see you helping in anyway, 'cause you and your lazy self won't come up with ideas!' And…"
"OK! I get it!" Jukio stated in an exasperated tone, putting her hands up in defeat. She smiled meekly at Manta, who grinned back. "I am aware I do that sometimes. I have been told, but I seem to subconsciously do it. It seems I can't stop myself. I'm really sorry."
"Nah, its ok, anyways…"
"Anyways?" She remarked hopefully.
"Your foolish and stupid plans that you managed to toil over for hours humoured my day!"
Her eyes turned red.
Wuh oh.
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Faust observed quietly as Jeanne, face buried in Lyserg's chest, began to fiddle around with his green locks, while Lyserg chatted to Ren, stroking Jeanne's back gently, while Ren himself looked like he was paling at the romantic sight. From their conversation, he caught the some words from Lyserg. This was what he listened to the most intently. The words he heard were;
"How. You. Pirika?" L
"Nani! How. Dare. Ask. That. None. Of. Business. We. Fine!" R
"Why. Look. Sad. Face. When. Look. Pirika?" L
"…" R
He shook his head and sighed as solemnly from the corner of his eye, he caught Ren staring at Pirika, who was staring at the table she sat at in a sad way. Lyserg meanwhile, was a bit slow to catch up on this, as he was too busy spending time with Jeanne, but then said girl nudged him and blinking, he stared at her. She pointed at Ren, her head unmoving and his eyes followed her arm. He then understood as he watched Ren stand up and walk off without saying 'goodbye' his eyes on Pirika all the time.
He sighed and laid back; sinking into the large couch he sat on, while Jeanne sat up and sat up next him, leaning against him, while his arm embraced her around her waist rather loosely. They exchanged glance and then cast their eyes upon Ren, who had settled himself down on his own very far away from Pirika, but not far away enough not to watch her silently. It was Lyserg's turn to play with Jeanne's locks as he studied her thoughtfully.
"What'dya think the situation is?"
Jeanne looked at him through half lidded eyes. He saw she was tired, but found the way he was looking at her like that was not to due with exhaustion.
"I know what's wrong. Pirika-chan told me."
Lyserg's eyes widened in surprise at the claim, but he recovered from the small shock swiftly, giving his girlfriend and intrigued look.
"Gonna share it with your cuddle buddy?"
"Oh go to hell!" Came Ren's voice from the distant, clearly ticked. Jeanne giggled at Ren's reaction. He either really did hate romance, or was cheesed he was not calling Pirika that. Or maybe both…or maybe because the name rather…sucked in terms of approval…Nah. Probably.
"Yeah, I will," she leant closer to Lyserg, mouth hovering over his ear, "Pirika drew a picture to show her and Ren hugging. She showed it to him, he got depressed. Jukio pointed it out to her that her drawing showed Ren was coming towards her in an attempt to hug her and she was pushing him away. She didn't draw her arms right." Her voice was in a low whisper, but Ren had a hunch because Lyserg kept glancing at him with a variety of expressions, it was to do with him.
He sighed audibly, scratching his head. Jeanne shot Pirika a quick look, before she faced Lyserg, concern drawn to her features from the whole situation. "Do you think if she tells Ren what the picture actually meant, he'll believe she actually drew her arms wrong?" She pulled away.
Lyserg shook his head in a saddened manner.
"I doubt it. Even if it's true, he'll probably be too hurt to accept it and shun her. Realise his mistake and watch Pirika start to lose her feelings for him and like someone else. Then go all jealous and break their friendship. Alternatively, Pirika is too shy anyways and Ren and his pride…GEEZ! Don't get me started on THAT!"
Jeanne looked to and fro Ren and Pirika. "I mean, they're quite dense. In fact everyone seems to be infected with that. They love somebody, sees who the others around them love, but never see that the person they love loves them. Same with you and me for that earlier period," Jeanne nodded, "But I mean, we may as well go and tell them how dense they are and bonk their heads together or something that might get them together!"
Jeanne's face lit up with what seemed like a realisation and she pulled herself away from Lyserg, whose eyes followed her with bewilderment. She beamed at him, but then turned to Ren with a look of determination on her face. Lyserg gawked as she strode over to him and Ren glared at her as she came over.
"What?" He asked gruffly, his voice edged with sulkiness. She paused by him and stooped down to his level, bringing her mouth near his ear. She appeared to whisper something to him and Lyserg watched in amusement, while Pirika watched in confusion and cautiousness as Ren's eyes slowly widened. He immediately shot Pirika the most doubting look that had ever graced his face and stood up, turned away, shocked face still in place and then ran off. Pirika stared on after him, before giving Jeanne an accusing and questioning look. Jeanne simply winked at her, which confused her even more. Jeanne made her way back to Lyserg had sat back down next to him, letting out a blissful sigh as she sank into the warmth of the couch, taking both Lyserg's arms and wrapping them around her. He rested his chin on top of her head, eyebrows arched in an entertained style. Jeanne's eyes were closed and she looked content and peaceful.
"What did you say?"
Jeanne lazily opened one eye and winked at him.
"It's a secret."
Meanwhile, Faust noticed Eliza staring at him, obviously somewhat confused at the situation and concerned. Faust laughed merrily, before giving Jeanne a knowing grin, before he focused on his wife.
"Don't worry about Ren. He's just gone to think."
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Anna stretched her aching limbs and rubbed her eye sleepily as Yoh and Hao continued with their staring match. Anna was getting quite ticked off at the silence and childish tension that had settled in. Seriously. Two fifteen year old identical twin brothers were playing a game where the first to blink would lose. She hadn't minded too long before, but they had been doing it for past an hour and now to her…it was all becoming a tad too tedious. She reached her feet, waved goodbye to the two who did not respond and then made her way out of the room.
Within a matter of moments she found herself outside, gazing at the moonlit sky with the spotted stars shimmering. She was hugging her knees as a means to provide warmth in the first place, but was now unknowingly rocking herself. She remembered something else which reminded her of Daissuke. A familiar scene in which they had talked the previous night before Daissuke had fallen.
(A/N: Yeah, I didn't warn you. But that was because I only thought of it while writing this bit . Another sad thing well actually…it's quite happy!)
Flashback
The girl sat there, looking over the lake, hugging herself. She wanted to let loose tears, now that she was alone and no one was hear to see her cry and put her guard down. The voices that bothered her daily had vanished for now and the Oni appeared to be resting, leaving her in her own peace, which happened very infrequently. When a sharp pain seared through her head, she mumbled and placed her hand onto her head.
"Geez. I'm finally left alone and I get a bad headache." She scoffed, rubbing her head tentatively. She finally stopped and lowered her head, arm falling to her side. The same arm was soon raised once more, but this time it went to her leg, clutching the fabric of her skirt. She felt her eyes watering and biting her lower lip, the sound of the pent up and finally released, frantic sobs of a poor and fragile girl sounding through the night.
"It's a good thing to cry when you're sad. You should do it more, its better then holding in." A voice murmured softly. Her head jerked upwards and she frantically, before her gaze came to rest upon a slightly taller boy who resembled her in practically every physical feature, golden hair intertwining with the glow of the moonlit sky, making it shine.
Her brows up and her eyes widened, her tears promptly halting.
"D…Dai…su…ke?" The girl stated in amazement, in disbelief in the presence of her older identical twin. The boy smiled weakly at her and tears glimmered in her eyes again.
"Heya Anna-chan, thought you looked like you needed some company. But I decided to let you let loose your emotions first."
She gaped at her brother in sheer shock.
"You heard me crying? Y…you jerk! You spied on me!" She swiftly lowered her head again, tightening the hold on her legs and bringing them higher up. Daissuke sighed and walked towards her, pausing next to her and staring at the sky.
"Nice night, isn't it Anna-chan." He remarked thoughtfully. He looked at her when she didn't respond nor make any motion and sat down next to her, sitting with his knees up and elbows resting on them, fingers intertwined, gaze firmly fixed on the sky. He whistled tunelessly before Anna finally raised her head and whacked his shoulder. Rubbing his shoulder, one eye closed, he looked at her, smiling. "What was that for?" He asked in a playful tone. He was not afraid to laugh when his twin gave him the most threatening glare she could muster, though she knew the results were fruitless as he was unaffected by anything she threw at him.
"Baka. I have a headache and your horrid whistling isn't helping it."
He replied by laughing with no restrictions this time around. "What now baka? You're laughing is going to increase my headache!" She snapped harshly, prodding at him with her physical strength.
"Your bluntness. It's kinda funny because its so half hearted." He claimed, patting her on the head. She ducked and shifted away from him, cheesed off at his statement and actions. He grinned merrily.
"What on earth do you mean half-hearted? And NEVER touch me like that again, or someone in some random house will call a plumber and complain of no water while they find your head in the pipes." She commanded. He grinned and chuckled, getting closer to her and ruffling her hair this time, while she proceeded to do what she did earlier, gritting her teeth this time. "I am warning you Daissuke. If you do that again, you are going to regret it. Now answer my question!"
Daissuke shook his head.
"Nope. I'll only answer if you complete my challenge." He grinned again.
Anna stared at him in puzzlement, before her previous look slid back into place.
"What on..? You really think that I will...of all the absurdity…" When seeing the grin on his face did not falter and his idea was not going to be swayed, she sighed and reluctantly, found herself saying words she would never expect in her short life to say.
"Yes. I will."
"Good." He said gently. He positively beamed at her. "You have to let me ruffle your hair for a full minute."
"What the..! I object to this foolish..!"
She closed her mouth and sat there, as Daissuke began to ruffle her hair affectionately. After a full minute, perhaps slightly after the minute mark, he stopped and beamed at her again.
"See? It couldn't have been THAT bad, right?"
Crossing her arms and closing her eyes, the 'madam' look took hold of her expression and he grinned at this. Her brother must have easily been humoured, or was her boss look amusing.
'Note to self,' she thought, 'strengthen glare and boss look.'
"Bah." She uttered. He rolled his eyes playfully.
"Hey, Anna-chan, wanna star gaze?"
She studied him curiously, before she nodded. There they sat in silence and time steadily went by.
She yawned and Daissuke scratched his forehead. "You let out all your tears now?" He asked her in a soft and tender tone. Too tired to object to his affection, she found herself nodding her head. Daissuke smiled at her with a brotherly love and stood up, dusting himself down. He outstretched his arm, gesturing for her to take his hand. She gawked at it for a moment, this motion clearly being new to her, before it registered in her mind and took his hand, the look on her face a grateful one. He pulled his twin up with little effort due to her lightness, but didn't release her hand. "Matamune is gone all frantic and worried 'cause he can't locate you. Though Kino won't show it, she is also concerned. The two, like me of course, care about you a lot. I suppose you should go back now. And I bet'cha you won't get disturbed by that darn oni or the voices tonight." Instead of replying, she tightened the grip on his hand. He noticed this and inwardly smiled. "Wanna let me walk you home Anna-chan?" He offered.
Anna gave him a side long glance, before her lips curved upwards in a small and delicate smile, which signalled her answer as 'yes.' Grinning like he had just received a treat, Daissuke began to walk back to the compound to her, chatting animatedly. And, true to his word, she was not bothered by anything that night as she slept.
End Flashback
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Hao was now annoying Faust, HoroHoro was brushing Tamao's hair and she was giggling shyly, Yoh, realising that Anna had departed, was searching like a madman, Ren was still out thinking, Jeanne and Lyserg were trying to cheer Pirika up, Ryu was playing a video game with Eliza (Ah the absurdity) and she was thrashing him while Jun watched intently. They were playing Tekken 5. Hao had won the staring competition, only by saying Anna had been kidnapped, which had sent Yoh into his spiral of madness and why he did not stop and bother to think why no one was helping him. Jukio and Manta were still discussing in secret and Ryoi must have slipped out earlier, which led Yoh to his speculation Ryoi had kidnapped Anna and claimed he would get her back like some major hero.
"SO! Faust, Faust, Faust. When was the last time you and Eliza…you know… (Wink)"
"Gah, you hentai. You're only fifteen get those dirty thoughts out of your head."
"You're the doctor here. You're the one with the dirty thoughts in your head. Don't get so offended just because I asked when the last time Eliza helped you with an operation!"
"Ah…"
"So, have you got it from Eliza yet?"
"SEE! You are a hentai!"
"Why do you keep accusing me of hentaiism? Eliza wrote down on a piece of paper and handed it to me, and she wrote she was gonna get you an anniversary present. I thought she'd given it to you already but I figured you didn't want anyone to know 'cause Ren would go into a deeper strop from the romance. So I used the codename 'got it' you see. Nani? So you think I'm a hentai because I touched the paper you're wife wrote on. Humph! (Crosses arms)
"Oh no, see Hao, she hasn't given me a present, and I didn't not what you were referring to…"
"SO! Have you got any dinner? I heard Eliza makes a tasty dinner…"
"Hen…"
"She's gonna make us one of her famous recipes tonight isn't she! And it said she was an excellent cook in your diary!"
"Pardon me for my accusations Hao. It appears you are very innocent."
"Take no heed of it friend. I bid you adieu now, I must place your diary back in your room. (Walks away)"
"For someone who had the intention of eradicating humans, he sure is innocent…'I must place your diary back in your room.' Hmm, I wonder why he said tha…oh…that…devious uninnocent little evil! He read it!" Faust, seeing he was the centre of attention and he was not the usual to lose his cool calmed down and soon everyone's interest faded, but not before Faust glared with narrowed eyes at the door Hao had exited from. "Oh, but you play a game Asakura Hao, no more mister happy human dissecting doctor…mwa ha ha ha!"
Meanwhile, HoroHoro and Tamao were observing the cackling mad doctor (literally cackling mad doctor) like many others in a sympathetic way.
"He must be high on stuff he's been injecting himself with." HoroHoro whispered to Tamao.
She nodded, eyes watering.
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Anna yawned loudly. It was around 1am now and she should have returned by now, but she was fine with her quiet musings for a little while longer. It wasn't a crime, so why couldn't she be permitted to do it? Its not like anyone in there was thick enough to think Anna Kyouyama, THE Anna Kyouyama would be able to be kidnapped.
"Yo, why are you out so late Anna-chan?"
Anna jumped slightly at the sound of her voice, but soon recognised it and looked over her shoulder to find Ryoi there, smiling steadily at her, an unsure smile. When she noticed his anxiety, she gave him a small and sincere smile, surprising him a bit and patted on the ground next to her.
"Wanna sit?" She questioned in a unAnna like tone. He looked as though he saw pigs flying, have angel wings, a halo, play a harp and sing through 'oinks.' "I won't bite baka." She stated in a gruffer tone. Realising he'd lose his chance if he stood there gawking like a fool, he nodded swiftly and waltzed over to Anna, plonking himself down next to her.
They stared at the sky for a few minutes, a natural silence between them, before it was shattered by Ryoi's question.
"Anna-chan, have you ever…cried?"
She blinked before she looked at him in surprise. He suddenly regretted saying it at her reaction. Of course she had cried. She was human, but he had not been considering her feelings and had thought 'just make sure, 'cause it seems nothing could make her cry.' He felt a lump in his throat. "Listen Anna, I didn't mean to ask..!" He felt like someone had just turned the ability for him to speak off when a smile broke out on Anna's face, a small, tired, sad, pained and genuine smile.
"Yeah," she said in a croaky voice, "I have cried, lots, just no ones around to see. It's a rather personal thing for me not to cry in front of people, but you just directly asking that question sorta…"
"Gomen! I didn't mean to hurt…"
"Iie. You didn't, in fact…arigatou."
He might have to get accustomed to the usual hard itako pouring her personal feelings out at him, but he was happy and hell determined to help her in anyway he could. He had never looked deeply into her eyes, but he had seen they were usually clouded by something else, but now, with that haze clearly gone, he could see her black eyes were glazed with hurt and pain. It became apparent to him how fragile the slender girl was, and how much about care she had to learn and how much more…had to be showed in return to her.
He smiled at the girl, who smiled back in a quaint way at him. They sat in silence yet again, before Anna gave Ryoi a sideward glance, smiling still. He stared back, curiosity evident on his features. "Y'know, you remind me of someone who was really close to me." She spoke aloud.
He arched an eyebrow in confusion and amusement.
"Now who do I remind you of? I figured I was one of a kind."
She rolled her eyes playfully at his comment, before seeming to study him in a light hearted manner.
"The person who was the first to open my heart to others properly. Daissuke."
The silence overwhelmed them again. He could have asked who Daissuke was, how old he was, what he looked like and all that, but he did not need to know this facts. He was content with the answer he had received. He was very honoured to remind her of this Daissuke person, as he must have been an amazing and caring person. He wondered where this Daissuke was gone, but he noted Anna had an air of sensitivity towards him for some reason, so deciding to pry no further. Anna looked back at him. "Hey Ryoi-kun, wanna star gaze?"
He studied her curiously, before he nodded, a grin breeching the borders of his cheeks. And so in a similar fashion of the very last night Daissuke and Anna spent together, she and Ryoi watched the stars, as out of the corner of their eyes, Ryoi and Anna noticed a gleaming light. They turned to see a shining star rushing past and heading downward. Their eyes widened. "A shooting star!" Anna exclaimed in astonishment.
Ryoi beamed at Anna, knowing in her current mood she would be susceptible to do it."
"Hey Anna-chan, why don't you make a wish?"
"Only if you do it too."
"Uh huh."
Both closed their eyes while Anna clasped her hands together. They sat there, eyes closed until they felt the star was gone and reopened their eyes. Ryoi grinned in her direction. "What did'ja wish for?" Ryoi questioned lazily.
She winked at him.
"It's a secret."
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Anna returned a few minutes later than Ryoi, to be greeted by a frantic Yoh. She blinked. He looked dishevelled, tired and energy lost, but upon seeing his fiancé, his usual vibrant happiness returned. She was a bit taken aback with unexpectedness when he suddenly crushed her in a bear hug.
"Anna! Anna! You're alive! You're alive! Not injured! Not injured! Not..!"
"Yoh?" Anna squeaked out in a small voice.
"Yeah anata?"
"You're crushing me. Now, you're lucky I've come back in a good mood, but if you don't release me right now…" He quickly removed his arms from around her and instead stroked one of her cheeks, causing people to glance and Anna to blush, with closed eyes and gritted teeth. "Yoh?" She hissed.
"Yeessssssssss Annnnnaaaaaaaatttttttaaaaaaa?" Yoh replied in a singsong voice.
"Number one: Stop stroking my cheek. Number two: Don't prolong your words, your singing in high pitch is deafening." His arm fell to his side, yet he still grinned, but apparently, he either know what the number two is, or he is very ignorant.
"Yeessssssssss Annnnnaaaaaaaatttttttaaaaaaa!"
"YOH!" He proceeded to run away from his fuming fiancé, who ran after him, arms stretched out, eyes blazing with fury. You know what actually, I think my first opinion was correct…
Tsuzuku
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A/N: Ah, an OCC Anna in one part. Oh well, it was necessary, but I apologize if you didn't like it. And we still have Tamao's problem, which will definitely revealed soon. Ren and Pirika aren't going to the dance together, we don't know what Manta's plan is, what Jeanne has told Ren or if Hao ever did actually return Faust's diary and what did Ryoi and Anna wish for? Well, I know but you don't yet. I've been thinking though, how many more chapters shall I do? Five, ten, fifteen, even twenty. I don't really mind, so you guys can choose for me. Some might want me to prolong it; some might want me to end it within the next five chapters, who knows? Oh and, Anna and Ryoi didn't wish to be with each other before you ask and I get flamed to hell : )
Expect MAJOR HoroHoro+Tamao and Ryu+Jun next chapter. And I think I should start making the spirits appear some more. They all seemed to disappear after chapter two Whoopsie. Some implied Manta+Jukio and Ren+Pirika also.
Oh yeah, and sorry for the long update. I just sorta had writers block as was like 'What do I do now? How do I set out the pairings in this chapter?' But I decided to go with the flow and make it up as I go along. I wasn't intending another Daissuke flashback, but I've grown so attached to him Maybe because he is my own creation, but then again so are the other guys he's with in Darkness In My Eyes…probably just 'cause Anna doesn't have a mean family member!
Ah, and I supposed I'd put up a guide to Jukio's emotion eye colour changing thingy.
Amethyst Humour
Red Anger
Amber Tenderness
Purple Intent
Silver Sympathetic
Green Confusion
Dark Grey Disbelief
And for now I think that's all I've mentioned in the fic so far. They will be more of course, but I haven't thought of them yet so (shrugs). I suppose there'll be some more Daissuke flashbacks, but surely you don't mind that (puppy dog eyes) Daissuke's a lucky one. He's the main male character (rivalling Yoh of course) In his own fic! He's ungrateful as well…but then again I suppose I might as well start on chapter two/actual chapter one on Darkness In Your Eyes. Ah well, I've ranted on long enough, this being my longest author's note yet, so I'll leave you with the usual.
Please R+R
Hope you enjoyed
And thank you to those who have reviewed (A few reviews pushed me to write this chapter earlier :D)
