Chapter 5
Hey sorry for not updating .I've been searching for ideas for this chapter. Sorry if I kept you waiting. I'll promise to make this chapter as good as the last as at least longer.
That next morning the group met Karin at the stage where she and a few other girls where waiting. "Hey I'm so happy you decided to come. "Karin said waving to them. She told everyone the night before to wear sneakers and something comfy and baggy. Everyone was dressed in their most comfortable street clothes.
"Today you'll be learning what is called the Moon Social. It's one the basic dances taught to kindergarteners. It's kinda how we introduce ourselves." Karin said once they were on stage. "I also brought some of my friends to help you. Misoka also knows this dance so him and Rakia Chimoko and me also know the guy's part." Karin said pointing out Rakia and Chimoko.
"Mahiru and Katsura, Uryu and Lirin will help you guys. If there's any problems Just call me over." Karin said pointing out the other girls. Most of the team were there to practice their dances. Some were there to watch the princess and her heroes look like fools. 'I'm sure the girls will get it down easily. It's the guys I'm worried about. Misoka said they were good but had no idea how we dance here.' Karin thought.
They began to practice. Much to everyone's surprise the earthling caught on quickly. "Alright if you're ready do to want to try practice with partners. The hardest part is getting the timing down with your partner." Karin said. "Can we see you dance? Maybe we'll get it down better if we seen it in all it's glory." Nozomu said smiling. Misoka glared at him. "Sure, that makes sense." Karin said smiling.
Misoka and Karin meet up at the other end of the stage. He took his hands in hers. It was strange even though his was small he had big hands. Karin's hands fit easily into his. She smiled down at him and Chimoko began to tap out a beat. They began to shifted back and forth and twirling slowly. As the got to the center of the stage near the end of the short dance a sand bag fell. (Yeah I know lame and overdone. So sue me!)
"Misoka!" Mitsuru shouted pointing up using his winds to shift the bag from them. They stared at the bag just 6 feet from them. 'If it wasn't for Mitsuru it would have hit her.' Misoka thought looking up then back to Karin. She stepped over to the bag with Mitsuru. "It was burnt, look at the end." Mitsuru said holding up the charred and blackened end of the rope.
"It had to be on purpose." Chimoko said glaring at the end of the rope. "Should we continue with practice?" Uryu asked. "Yes, I think that was only meant for Misoka and me." Karin said. 'But who would want to hurt us? Akoshi isn't that mad is he?' Karin thought. She split everyone up into groups. The experience girls with guys and she had Misoka with Mahiru. "Can I dance with you Karin?" Katsura asked giggling.
Sure since Rakia is still injured." Karin said smiling up at her. 'Wow she's so tall. I wonder if her and Oboro are dating. She seems his type.' Karin thought taking her hands. She lead since she was suppose to be the guy. Everyone seemed to be doing well until a scream rippled though the air. Everyone turned to the edge of the stage. Misoka and Mahiru were gone. Everyone ran over to the edge.
"Down here!" Mahiru shouted up to them. They looked down and Misoka was holding Mahiru around the waist like he was protecting her form the fall. 'He must taken the impact of the fall.' Kari thought as Mitsuru and Nozomu jumped down to help them up. "Did you lose balance?" Mitsuru asked brushing Mahiru off. "No, it felt like someone pulled me." Misoka said as Nozomu picked him up.
"Yeah you look fine then all of a sudden we fell." Mahiru said. "I think I saw a hand." Rakia said wobbling over. "Hmmm that's weird." Chimoko said as everyone got back on stage. "Are you hurt Mahiru? Misoka?" Karin asked checking them over. "No I feel fine. "Mahiru said. "I'm fine. "Misoka said dusting himself off. "Are you sure? Don't push yourself." Karin said gently placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Karin don't worry, I'm fine. 'He said taking her hand in his again and rubbing her knuckles. "Ahhh how cute!" The girls squeaked. Karin blushed then glared at them. "Alright I think we should get to practice." Chimoko said clapping her hands. "Okay stay away from the edge and ...on second thought. Let's take a lunch break. Everyone meet back here in 90 minutes." Karin said looking at her watch.
"Should we go back to the palace and eat?" Akira asked as he flopped down giving his aching feet some rest. "Whatever anything sounds good." Mitsuru said. "Actually would you all mind joining Chimoko, Uryu and me for a picnic?" Karin asked slinging down at them. "Actually I have plans with Tesura, sorry." Chimoko said heading off. "Uryu?" Karin asked turning to the shy petite girl. She nodded. "I can come." She whispered. "You can cook?" Akira asked standing up. "Yes she can, very well I might add." Misoka said smiling as he picked up the picnic basket Karin had hid backstage.
Karin blushed wagging her tails. They went to park from the day before. They sat out a blanket and took out the food. There was a wide selection of food. "Jeez did you pack for an army!" Akira exclaimed sitting down. "Well I figured you would come and if anything I knew Chimoko and Tesura would have shown up eventually to clean up the leftovers." Karin said smiling. Everyone began to eat and enjoy themselves.
"So this dance isn't too hard is it?" Karin asked. "Oh no not at all." Mahiru said smiling at her. "So what made you take up dancing?" Nozomu asked. "Nozomu!" Misoka snapped. "You shouldn't ask that question. "Uryu said. "It's alright he doesn't know." Karin said stoking Misoka's head. Karin's gaze fell low and she sighed deeply.
"My mom was a dancer and I loved seeing her dance." Karin's voice was very sad and weak. "I wasn't good at anything else neither. I thought i had to have some talent to be engaged to Misoka." Karin said her head popping back up. "Ohh how sweet." Mahiru said. After awhile the wind began to pick up and temperature dropped. "Let's head in. I don't like this weather." Karin said standing up. They were not even 10 feet from the picnic site when lighting stuck the spot.
"Wow1 That was so lucky!" Akira said. 'Mhh lighting, isn't that Akoshi power?' Karin wondered as she started back spot. "Come on!" Misoka said pulling on her arm. They arrived at the palace just in time for a storm to start up. "Will they cancel the festival?" Mahiru asked. "Only if it keeps Up they will. But I doubt it. Looks like it'll lighten up in a little bit." Karin said. "Wow! The palace is so pretty!" Uryu said. "What you've never seen it?" Nozomu asked looking at her.
"No commoners weren't allow in for the longest time because of the sickness." Uryu said. "Here let me show you around then." He said looping their arms together and leading her away. That left Misoka and Karin alone. Everyone else had disappeared. "Why don't we visit your old room?" Karin asked breaking the silence. They walked up a flight of stairs and down a long hallway. Misoka took out a small silver key and opened the door to a big room with a futon and table. On the opposite end of the room was a screen door to a balcony. (I'm being lazy and I suck at describing rooms.)
"It looks exactly the same." Karin said walking over to the screen doors to let in some fresh cool air. "Yeah, but I like that." Misoka said sitting on the floor next to the table. "Would you like a servant to bring us some drinks?" Misoka asked. "No, I'm fine. Misoka,... Could you hold me like the night you left?" Karin asked. She was as red as a strawberry. He smiled and sat next to her.
He wrapped his arms around her shoulders. Her head lied on his chest as he leaned against the wall. "I love you." Karin whispered wrapping her arms around his waist. "If I said I love you would you freak out?" Karin asked repeating her lines from 2 years ago. "No." Misoka said smirking remembering her actions on that night. "I love you." She said looking up at him.
"I love you too." He said hugging her closer. She kissed him just like she had 2 years ago. But the kiss was different. It was more ...needy and longing. It felt like she was holding back so much. He kissed her back with the same feeling trying to keep his hands still, they were being to shake.
"Karin are you in here?" Kira (Misoka's aunt) asked popping her head in. They both away blushing and turned to her. "What the hell are you doing!? Kissing the mutt!" Kira yelled. 'Just great!' Misoka thought. 'Oh crap! Not her!' Karin thought.
(Remember Misoka's aunt hates him for being half human. I just made up the name. If you know her really name let me know. Sorry for taking so long to update. I've been soooo busy. Please forgive me. (bows) Please review. I hope you liked that chapter. I promise the next one will be out soon.)