Lunamugetsu: I do not own Toriko. Happy Anniversary! To those who have been paying attention to dates, it has officially been four years since I started writing Toriko with a slight difference.( Throws confetti in the air) So instead of making the original storyline, I'm going to write a special chapter (ducks as readers throws tomatoes) with all of the Heavenly Kings. You got it, Toriko, Sani, Coco, and Zebra are all in this special chapter. This is for all of you Zebra fans out there, and thanks for following this story for so long.
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In a dark room, a single spot light shone through.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
A figure's footsteps echoed through the room.
Flick!
The lightswitch went and the entire room illuminated. The figure now revealed to be a young lady in a suit. Her face was covered with a chibi fox mask. In her hand, she held a microphone, with a couple taps to check the sound, she cleared her throat.
Lunamugetsu: Hello everyone! And yes, I just wrote myself into this special chapter! Behold, before we get onto the story part of this chapter. I will be answering some questions with the main cast of this story! Please welcome, the Four Heavenly Kings, and Chef Kimiko.
The lights then shone to the five characters that were currently sitting together on a large couch. In the order of Kimiko, Toriko, Coco, Sani, and Zebra, with Kimiko sitting closest to the host. They were all decked out in formal wear, while Kimiko was wearing a strapless sapphire blue dress.
Kimiko: Hello everyone, it's a pleasure to be here.
Toriko: This is the first time, I've ever done this.
Coco: Thank you, for allowing me to be on this special chapter.
Sani: Of course, I would be here, only I would be able to bring the most elegant parts to this story.
Zebra: These people better not get cocky.
Lunamugetsu: Now that we have all been introduced. Let's get onto some questions, these are a mix of some comments, private messages, and my own personal ones. For the first question: Kimiko which of the Heavenly Kings would you consider marrying?
Kimiko: Eh? (All of the Kings turned to look at her) I-I w-well, I like them all equally, they're my friends, you see?
Lunamugetsu: Does that mean you would be okay with marrying all of them?
Four Heavenly Kings: I refuse!
Kimiko: Everyone!
Four Heavenly Kings: I completely refuse you marrying him (They pointed at each other) Wait, what's your problem with me? Stop copying me!
Kimiko: Guys, calm down!
Lunamugetsu: Let's just move onto the next question before they destroy this place! Here's one from the comments. Are you going to write the Toriko and One Piece crossover episodes? Well what are your guy's thoughts on this?
Toriko: Well, I'd like to meet the man who could eat as much as me.
Kimiko: I think it would be pretty cool. I'd love to be able to meet the Straw Hat crew. It'd be nice to meet a fellow chef.
Toriko: Wait, who's their chef?
Lunamugetsu: I can answer that (takes out remote and then turns on a television screen) This is the entire strawhat crew. (the screen shows the entire crew) The chef is the man called Sanji. (plays clip of Sanji dancing with hearts in his eyes looking at women) As you can see he adores beautiful women.
Sani: What a disgusting expression. Miko, make sure you avoid him.
Kimiko: (sigh) Sani-san, I don't think I can do that.
Lunamugetsu: It's true. Kimiko shares a couple of scenes with Sanji, while you guys, barely share any scenes or dialogue with him.
Sani: What! Miko! (he jumped out of his seat and grabbed Kimiko's hands) We're not going to be in the crossover, you shouldn't be in the presence of such a disgusting being!
Kimiko: Sani-san, calm down. Please get back to your seat. (Toriko then grabbed Sani and tossed him back to his seat)
Lunamugetsu: Based on your reactions, I'll see if I can write it. It'll probably be after I finish the Century Soup arc. Next question, have you ever thought of giving Kimiko powers? Well, I technically did that in my other Toriko story, but I don't think I'd do that for this story. Most likely because it would cause changes in the story, that shouldn't be there. I'm trying to stick close to the source material.
Kimiko: (sighs) It would have been cool to have flashy superpowers.
Lunamugetsu: You technically do, just not in this story, plus your life in Unexpected Variable is vastly different, from this world. Not to mention you got tons of food luck.
Toriko: (pats Kimiko on the head) It's fine, Kimiko. You're awesome even if you don't have superpowers.
Coco: It's true, your skills as a chef surpasses all of those I've met before.
Sani: Miko, always showcases beautiful acts
Zebra: (grunt) Don't get cocky.
Sani: (he pointed at Zebra) Zebra! Say something different besides cocky! Your vocabulary is so disgusting! It makes me want to puke!
Lunamugetsu: Now let's all calm down. (Zebra stood up)
Zebra: You looking for a fight! Don't you dare get cocky!
Sani: Again with your disgusting vocabulary! I'll gladly teach you some manners!
Lunamugetsu: Wait, guys (ducks as a chair was thrown towards her direction) The next question is about you guys! (the two turned towards the host) It's true! (she waved the hand that was holding the question)
Kimiko: Please Sani-san, Zebra-san, calm down. Let's hear the question. (The two grumbled and then sat down.
Lunamugetsu: Kimiko, if you weren't in a combo with Toriko, who would you be in a combo with? Sani or Zebra?
Kimiko: Eh? (Sani and Zebra looked at her) um, well.
Coco: If I may ask, why am I not included in that question?
Lunamugetsu: Probably because besides Toriko, only Sani and Zebra have asked her to be in a combo.
Toriko: Wait! When did you ask Kimi to be in a combo! (he pointed at Sani)
Sani: hmph, since when did I have to answer you?
Zebra: I'm obviously better than this guy, (he pointed at Sani) You wouldn't go with such a cocky guy, right, shrimp?
Kimiko: Zebra-san you shouldn't ridicule your family. Besides didn't we make an agreement, that I'd decide based on your full course.
Sani: Zebra! How dare you say that you're better than me. You're disgusting! Disgraceful! You make me sick!
Lunamugetsu: I'm starting to regret this (ducks as Sani was thrown against the wall)
Sani: I'll get you for that Zebra, that wasn't graceful at all!
Coco: Both of you calm down!
Zebra: You want to fight Coco! (Zebra was then promptly thrown against the couch knocking Toriko off)
Toriko: Oi! Watch where you're throwing! (He dodged as Zebra went to punch him)
Kimiko:E-Everyone, please don't fight.
Lunamugetsu: While we try to sort this out, please enjoy the story
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It was a sunny day as the sunlight shone through the windows of Kimiko's apartment. Said woman stretched her arms as she finished dressing herself. Looking at herself in the mirror her sleeveless light blue pinstripe dress ended at above her knees in the front but extended further to meet her calves in the back. She smiled as she saw that her baby wall penguin was already chirping and dancing. Kimiko grabbed the sash that was used to tie around her waist and proceeded to create a little bow at her hip.
"It looks like a beautiful day, doesn't it Yun" the penguin chirped as Kimiko then patted him on the head. "Excited? We're going over to Toriko-san's house today." the penguin chirped. "I wonder how everyone is. It's kind of hard to believe that everyone is meeting up there." She smiled as the penguin chirped in agreement. "You got everything?" The penguin chirped and held up his pouch. "Let's get going then!" the penguin chirped in happiness as they left her apartment.
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Kimiko and her penguin Yun both walked up to the large gingerbread house, looking closer, she could see that parts of the house had teeth marks on it.
Toriko-san's been eating his house again, Kimiko sighed
"Why does Toriko-san keep on getting candy house, when he's just going to eat it." Yun only chirped in happiness at looking at the sugar house.
"That's exactly why I get the candy house!" Kimiko turned to look at Toriko dragging a gigantic Barbecow with Terry following also dragging one in her mouth.
"Toriko-san, just because you have a lot of money, it doesn't mean that you should recklessly spend your money like that." Kimiko sighed, as she knew that he wouldn't have taken her statement into consideration. She's seen his bank account, the amount of zeros he had were endless.
"C'mon Kimi, we got to live a little, what's the point of working hard to get money, when you're not going to do anything with it," he patted her head, as Kimiko pouted.
"Well, I suppose you're right," Kimiko sighed, as Toriko plopped the Barbecow on the ground.
"So can you start preparing the Barbecow, I'm going to go collect more ingredients." He asked as Terry placed her kill right beside his.
"Count on me, Toriko-san!" She smiled as Yun chirped along with her.
"I'm looking forward to it, Kimiko!" Toriko said and then started to drool
"Toriko-san! You're drooling everywhere!" she frantically took out her handkerchief started to wipe his face, making him laugh.
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Kimiko sighed as she had finished rubbing the marinade onto the meat. She giggled as she saw Yun dance around the house.
"Having fun, Yun?" Yun chirped in agreement, making Kimiko smile. That was when they heard a knock at the door.
"Toriko-san? He shouldn't be back so soon," she washed her hands and then went to open the front door, with Yun trailing after her. She turned the door handle and was greeted to the site of the poison using Gourmet King.
"Coco-san!" she exclaimed as she saw the black haired Bishokuya, who was currently carrying a basket full of different kinds of herbs and vegetables.
"Hello, Kimiko-chan, it's wonderful to see you again." Coco smiled as he walked into the house.
"It's been awhile since I last saw you, Toriko-san is out hunting more beasts if you want to go look for him," She told him as he placed the basket on the counter. "What did you bring?"
"Just some vegetables and herbs for you to cook with. I also brought some berries if you want to make a dessert out of them." Kimiko smiled as he listed off the ingredients that he brought.
"Thank you, Coco-san, I wonder what I should do with them," She said as she looked at the different assortment of berries that he had brought with them, "Maybe I should make a white chocolate berry lava cake, or maybe a spicy chocolate cake with raspberries. But with all of the food we'll be eating, maybe it's best if I make a light dessert, or maybe I should make it into an ice cream. But we'll be eating around dinner time, should I really make a cold dessert."
"Kimiko-chan your mind is starting to wander," Coco said bringing the chef out of her murmurings.
"Sorry, I guess I got caught up in my thoughts," She sighed as Yun just danced right next to her.
"By the way, have you eaten yet?" Coco asked.
"Eaten? Um," she started to think, while Yun shook his head no. "Wait, are you saying you haven't eaten, Yun?" The penguin shook his head and then pointed at Kimiko. "Huh, me?"
GRUMBLE
"Kimiko-chan?" Coco raised his eyebrow looking at Kimiko who was now blushing.
"I guess, I was so busy preparing the marinade for the meat, that I lost track of time, " she laughed in embarrassment as her stomach proceeded to growl.
"How about we get you something to eat first," Coco said making Kimiko blush and then nod.
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"You should be sure that you eat throughout the day, Kimiko. It's not healthy to skip meals." Coco said
"It's not like I mean to, just being surrounded by food all of the time makes me forget that I haven't eaten. Not to mention with being a chef, my hours don't exactly let me eat like everyone else." She explained as Coco placed a plate that contained a sandwich that contained lettuce, onions, tomato, that were smothered with garlic hummus held between two slices of toasted sourdough bread..
"It's a shame," Coco said as he poured her a cup of herbal tea. He looked at the small chef who was clapping her hands giving thanks before digging into the sandwich. Giving a small smile as she complimented him on the sandwich.
"Well you get used to it overtime, it's the price you pay to feed others. I suppose doing it so long, forgetting to eat feels like second nature," She answered before taking a sip of the herbal tea he put in front of her.
"You shouldn't have to forget to eat in the first place, You shouldn't forget about taking care of yourself," he told her. Kimiko gave a small smile to Coco.
"I'd rather have someone else be happy, than to just think about myself." Kimiko told him, "Don't worry, all of the staff remind me to eat all the time."
"Kimiko-chan," He looked at her aura and smiled, "You truly are a kind person."
"Well, anyone else in my position would probably do the same thing," Kimiko said making Coco sigh.
"I suppose," He then patted her on the head as she proceeded to take another bite of her sandwich.
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"By the way, Coco-san," Kimiko said while washing her plate, "Do you know where Sani-san and Zebra-san are?"
"I believe Sani told me that he was going to go get some fish along with Rin. I don't recall Zebra telling us when he'd get here. He'll probably just show up whenever he wants to, I doubt he'd want to miss your cooking," Coco reassured her.
"That does sound like something Zebra-san would do," Kimiko sighed as she put away her dishes. "Well, time to get prepare the other parts of dinner."
"Always thinking about work as always," Coco said making Kimiko blush.
BARK! BARK!
"Terry?" Kimiko said as she and Coco went out to the front to see the Battlewolf along with Toriko. They also took notice the pile of meat they had collected,
"Hey, Kimiko! Oh, Coco you're here already?" Toriko said before taking a bite of an apple he was carrying.
"Yes, I came here early, so I can drop off some vegetables for Kimiko-chan." Coco answered while smiling. Toriko looked over at Kimiko who was now distracted by Terry, Kiss, and Yun.
"Y'know, being early is nice and all, but being here four hours early, you're really pushing it," Toriko said while mirroring the smile Coco had.
"Four and a half, if you want to get technical. Besides someone had to make sure that Kimiko-chan was taking care of herself. She was so busy working on the food, that she forgot to feed herself," Coco retaliated making Toriko scowl.
"Well, Kimi puts others before her own well-being," Toriko said as he looked at the woman who was playing with the animals. "That's what makes her kind."
"You are right, in that reasoning." Coco replied as they watched Yun dance in front of
Terry and Kiss while Kimiko smiled and clapped her hands.
"By the way, Coco, any idea when the Picky Eater would get here." Toriko asked
"He said that he was going to get fish with Rin, he'll probably be here in about an hour." Coco supplied.
"Toriko-san! Coco-san! Can you help me in bringing these in?" She asked as she pointed to the pile of beasts that Toriko had hunted.
"Sure, no problem, Kimiko!" Toriko exclaimed as he ran over and picked up half of the pile along with Coco who proceeded to pick up the other half.
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"Thanks for helping me in preparing the meat," Kimiko told the two Kings that were currently carrying the recently slaughtered and marinated slabs of meat.
"No problem, Kimi" Toriko answered
"It's the least we could do when you always cook for us," Coco replied as they followed Toriko to the meat smoker that was outside.
"Well it's what I do, besides I love cooking for you guys,"Kimiko said as they stopped in front of the meat smoker, "It's so nice for Smile-san to put in a meat smoker when he was designing the house."
"I rarely use it though, I usually just cook up my meat over the fire and eat it," Toriko said as he opened the smoker, kneeled down and then poured in the wood chips into the heating box of the smoker and lit the heater causing a steady stream of smoke to exit through the heating box. He grunted as he stood up and then put his slab of meat onto the rack with Coco following right behind him. Toriko then slammed the door shut and locked it as Kimiko watched the steam slowly exit the smoker.
"Well, now that that's done, Kimi, let's go get some more food!" Toriko said as he picked her up and then started to run leaving Coco in the dust..
"Toriko-san!" The man only laughed while the woman in his arms clung to him.
"Toriko!" Coco was running straight after him.
While Kiss and Terry only cocked an eyebrow at their master's behavior with Yun dancing in happiness right next to them.
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"Toriko-san, slow down, please" Kimiko screamed while she clung to his back. Toriko only grinned and then stopped letting her sway in dizziness before sitting down on a fallen tree.
"Sorry, Kimi, I guess I should have warned you," Toriko laughed as he patted her head making Kimiko pout.
"Toriko!" the two looked up as they heard Coco's voice echo through the forest.
"Coco, Kimiko hold on" Toriko said and then picked up Kimiko, placing her on his back letting her wrap her arms around his neck on instinct. He took a deep breath before sprinting deeper into the forest getting further away from Coco's voice.
"I can still see you!"
"Why do you think I'm still running!" Toriko yelled as he started to run faster.
"Toriko-san! Why are we running away from Coco-san?" Kimiko said making Toriko run faster.
It's because I want to spend more time with you! Toriko yelled in his mind
"Well, I want to be able to have a hunting competition with him, but he seems a bit reluctant." Kimiko raised an eyebrow.
"Did you by any chance, tell him," she asked
"Nope, and I'm not going to!" Toriko yelled as he jumped over a fallen tree.
"Toriko-san," Kimiko sighed
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The two combo partners were now currently resting at the end of a waterfall. Kimiko was currently soaking her feet in the large pool of water while Toriko had taken off his shirt and was currently swimming. Kimiko smiled as Toriko swam up to the surface for air.
"Y'know Toriko-san, this reminds me of when we first met," Kimiko said getting the blue haired man's attention
"Really?"
"Yeah, you were fishing, remember?" The Gourmet King nodded.
"You were sent to request me to get the Galala Crocodile." Kimiko brightened as Toriko recalled their first meeting, "You were wearing a blue office suit."
"You remember what I was wearing?"
"Well one doesn't forget a woman walking through a forest in a suit also you were wearing heels." He was then greeted with a splash of water to his face.
"I was trying to look presentable!" she said flustered
"In a forest?" He smiled as Kimiko blushed and proceeded to kick some water in his direction again.
"The manager said that I had to recruit you, I was trying to be professional. I didn't know that you were going to be in a middle of a forest." She pouted, "They just dropped me off there and told me that you were in there. I had to look around for a good hour before I found you."
Toriko smiled and gained a gleam in his eyes as he saw her pout. Kimiko raised a brow as she saw that Toriko's face had gained a mischievous grin.
"Toriko-san, what are you doing?" Toriko swam closer to where she was.
"~Nothing~" he sang as he swam up to her
"Toriko-san," Kimiko warned as Toriko kept on smiling. Then he grabbed her leg that was dangling in the water and dragged her in.
"Toriko!" she screamed in alarm as she was pulled into the water.
"You looked like you needed to cool off!" Toriko laughed as Kimiko swam to the surface and then proceeded to splash his face with the water.
"I can't believe you!" she laughed as he splashed water in her face causing her to do the same at him.
"I couldn't resist." Toriko said as he looked at the now completely drenched chef.
"Toriko-san, I didn't bring a change of clothes," Kimiko informed him as she took out her hair band letting her hair loose.
"Well you can borrow my shirt until you your dress dries." Toriko said
"TORIKO!" the voice caused the two to look up seeing the poison user at the bank of the waterfall.
"Coco-san." Kimiko said and then waved at him getting his attention.
"Kimiko-chan, you should get out of the water, it'd be terrible if you get a cold." Coco said
"Okay, Coco-san, just give me a second," Kimiko said and then splashed some water onto Toriko's face and then giggled as she swam to the shore.
The two Bishokuyas held their breath as they saw that Kimiko's dress was clinging to her figure as she got out of the water.
"Cold," Kimiko shivered as the wind blew through her. Coco blushed and took off his cape and wrapped it around her body.
"Here, it'd be a shame if you get sick," Coco told her making Kimiko smile.
"Thank you, Coco-san" Kimiko smiled making the man blush
"Hey Kimi," Toriko said getting their attention. He held out his white shirt for her to take. "Wear this."
"Thank you," she took the shirt in her hand, she shivered as another breeze blew past them, "I'm going to get changed, I'm freezing out here." The two watched as the chef went into the trees to get cover for changing. When she was out of their eyesight they then started to glare at each other.
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Kimiko took off her wet dress and hung it on a low hanging branch to dry. She then looked at the large shirt that Toriko had given her.
Will I even be able to wear this? She thought and then put on the shirt. She sighed as the shirt was hanging by her shoulders and that it reached her knees.
"Figures that the shirt would be big on me," she muttered as she looked at the shirt, "At least it's only until my dress dries."
Rustle Rustle
"Huh?"
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"What were you doing with Kimiko-chan," Coco asked while staring at Toriko
"We were just playing." Toriko grinned, "What do you think we were doing?" Coco only glared in response.
"EEEEEKKK!"
"Kimiko/ Kimiko-chan!" the two yelled in alarm. That was when they saw a large figure walking towards them. They tensed as they raised their arms for a fight.
"Zebra-san put me down!"
"Eh?" the two Bishokuya said and then saw Zebra walk out of the forest with Kimiko flung over his shoulder in a fireman's carry. Meanwhile Kimiko was punching Zebra's back to try to let her down.
"Oi Toriko, I'm taking my combo partner with me," Zebra said and then turned around left. "Brat, stop patting my back."
"I'm punching! Punch!" She yelled as they disappeared.
"Zebra just took Kimiko-chan" Coco said
"Oi Zebra! Kimi's my combo partner!" Toriko yelled as he ran after Zebra with Coco following right after him
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"Zebra-san, put me down!" Kimiko exclaimed as Zebra jumped over a fallen tree.
"Be quiet, I'm trying to make sure that those two don't catch up," He said
"What's wrong with Toriko-san and Coco-san catching up to us?"
"..."
"Zebra-san?"
"Don't get cocky." Kimiko sighed as Zebra then stopped and set her down on a large rock.
"Now why the hell are you wearing Toriko's shirt." He pointed at her attire which was only Toriko's shirt.
"Toriko-san pulled me into the water, so my dress was all soaked. So he lent me his shirt until my dress dried." Kimiko explained and then realized, "My dress is still over by the waterfall along with my shoes."
"Take the shirt off."
"...eh!" Kimiko screamed and then punched Zebra in the face.
"Dammit brat!" Zebra yelled in alarm while Kimiko was cradling her fist in pain.
"How'd you expect me to react to that! What on earth is your face made out of?" she cried in pain as her fist continued to throb.
"You got cocky brat." He reached his hand out to her, "Let me look at it." Kimiko raised an eyebrow at his statement but let him expect her hand. She watched as he poked and prodded her hand while gauging her reaction.
"Doesn't look like you injured it or anything, you're probably only feeling pain because of the shock of your hand hitting against a hard surface at such fast speed. Don't worry the pain will go away in a few minutes." He told her as he let go of her hand.
"Wow Zebra-san, I didn't think you'd know anything like this," she said as she looked at her hand.
"I fight all the time, and you thought I wouldn't know first aid." Kimiko blushed at the statement, he grinned, "You better not be getting cocky."
"Sorry, I guess I just assumed, " Kimiko sighed making Zebra pat her head.
"You better not do that again, I can't have a combo partner who's cocky." Kimiko smiled as he continued to pat her head.
"But Zebra-san, I'm combo partners with Toriko-san," Zebra scoffed as the chef said that
"You're not adapted to him, until you actually adapt to Toriko, I won't acknowledge you as his combo partner," Zebra said
"I still don't understand what that means," Kimiko sighed
"ZEBRA!" two voices shouted through the forest.
"Tch, those two bastards, c'mon shrimp we got to get going," He tossed the chef over his shoulder before she could complain and then took off.
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Meanwhile at a certain waterfall, a multi-colored hair man had found a certain chef's blue dress.
"What is a dress doing here?" He muttered as he held up the pin stripe dress. He looked around to see a pair of shoes that were at the shore of the waterfall.
The only person that lives around here is Toriko, Sani thought as he looked at the dress, Wait. Miko is supposed to be here too. Then this must be her dress.. He paused for a moment, WHY ON EARTH IS MIKO'S CLOTHES HERE! THERE'S NO WAY THAT SHE WOULD ACTUALLY BE WALKING AROUND NAKED! WHAT ON EARTH IS TORIKO DOING!
"MIKO!" Sani yelled and then looked at his animal partner. "C'mon Quinn we've got to find Miko!" He then got onto the gigantic snake and headed deeper into the forest.
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"Zebra-san is it really necessary for us to keep on avoiding Toriko-san and Coco-san?" Kimiko asked as they were sitting in a forest clearing.
"Yes, now how long are you going to keep on wearing that shirt, I told you to take it off." Zebra grumbled while pointing at her.
"This is the only thing I'm wearing, and I don't want to sit around here naked." Kimiko pointed out "So unless you have a change of clothes, I'm not changing out of this."
"ZEBRA YOU BASTARD!" Toriko yelled as he charged into the clearing tackling Zebra to the ground.
"Toriko-san!" Kimiko exclaimed and then felt a cloth wrapped around her. She looked up to see that Coco had wrapped his cloak around her figure.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Kimiko-chan. I hope Zebra didn't do anything to make you uncomfortable," He said
"Don't worry, Coco-san. I'm fine" She reassured him and then looked over at Zebra and Toriko who were currently wrestling each other on the ground. "Shouldn't we stop them?"
"Give them a minute." He said
"Coco-san," Kimiko reprimanded making Coco sigh
"Zebra, Toriko stop this childish behavior," he said as he walked over to the two that were fighting. Kimiko sighed as she watched the three start to argue with each other.
Sometimes I forget that they're world renowned Bishokuyas, Kimiko thought as she looked at them starting to argue amongst themselves. It was at that moment that she felt something wrapping itself around her waist. She blinked and looked down to see that it was a tail that was wrapped around her.
"HELP!" Kimiko yelled as she was pulled into the forest. The three Bishokuyas looked up to see that Kimiko had been dragged into the forest.
"Kimiko!" they all yelled as they went after her.
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Not again, Kimiko thought as she was dangled in front of a gigantic ape. He reminded her of the Troll Kongs that she and Toriko met when they were getting the rainbow fruit. She looked down at her waist that its tail was reptilian in nature, She then saw that he had a pair of extra arms on his back just like a Troll Kong but then she saw that he also had a pair of bat-like wings on his back too.
"I don't suppose you're going to tell me why you took me," Kimiko joked as the beast dangled her in front of his face. That was when the ape started to drool and had heart eyes bulging out at her.
"I TAKE IT BACK! TORIKO-SAN, COCO-SAN, ZEBRA-SAN, HELP ME PLEASE!" she screamed as the beast started to drool even more.
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"MIKO!" Sani yelled as Quinn speeded through the forest as fast as she could. That was when he got a chill up his spine, he then made a disgusted face as he started to shiver, "Why do I feel like something disgusting is happening to her." He looked around to look around to see if the chef was in sight, "Miko!" Nobody answered. "C'mon Quinn let's see if she's over at the east side of the forest." The snake nodded and then slithered over to clearing and then abruptly stopped.
"Oooff!" Sani said at the abrupt halt, "What's the matter Quinn?"
"Damn snake got cocky and thought it could get through my Sound Wall, that's what!" Sani then made a disgusted face as he recognized that voice.
"Zebra! You disgusting oaf! What are you doing here?" He pointed at the said man.
"We're looking for Kimiko-chan. She got taken by some beast." Coco spoke
"Huh? Coco you're here too," That was when spotted the shirtless blue haired BIshokuya, "Toriko where's your shirt! Nevermind that tell me why Miko's not wearing her dress!" He pointed at Toriko.
"I gave it to Kimi to wear, wait why do we even need to discuss this! Kimi's been taken!" Toriko yelled
"Wait! What do you mean she's been taken?!" Sani exclaimed
"That's what I told you," Coco said
"The shrimp's screaming for help" Zebra stated making everyone look up.
"Wait, what's she saying?" Toriko asked
"Shut up, give me a minute." Zebra paused, "Let me go, Stop touching me, Stop drooling so much."
"Miko's in a presence of something disgusting!" Sani cringed, "Where is she?"
"She's about a couple miles east from here. That freaking cocky monkey is licking it's lips." Zebra said
"We should get going. We'll find Kimiko faster if we work together," Coco said.
"Tch, since it's for Miko." Sani sighed, "C'mon you brutes get on top of Quinn's head she'll get us there in no time."
"Tch, getting onto that cocky snake," Zebra grumbled
"Shut up Zebra!"
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Meanwhile the little chef was currently worrying for her life about how she was going to get out of this situation. This situation being that she was currently in the hands of the ape like beast that was currently dancing while making kissing faces at her.
"Please stop," Kimiko made a disgusted face as the ape kept on making kissing faces while jumping from side to side happily.
"What on earth are you even doing?" She muttered as the ape then raised her higher into the air and continued to sway and then he brought her closer to his face. Kimiko then started to panic as she realized that the ape wanted to kiss.
"No!" Kimiko screamed,"LET ME GO!" That was when something slammed into the ape causing it to let go of Kimiko.
"MIKO!" Kimiko closed her eyes awaiting for the inevitable meet with the ground. She then opened her eyes to see that she was floating in the air. Looking up she found the multicolored hair man looking at her.
"Sani-san!" Kimiko exclaimed as tears streamed down her face as the man pulled her into his arms.
"I'm sorry Miko, you had to be in the presence of such a disgusting creature," He grimaced, "The mere thought of you being in that beast's presence, it makes me sick!" He shouted making Kimiko giggle.
"Kimiko-chan, are you okay!" Coco shouted as he ran over to her.
"Coco-san, Toriko-san, Zebra-san." Kimiko said as she spotted the other Gourmet Kings.
"Kimi, I'm glad you're alright," Toriko smiled and patted her head.
"Oi!" Zebra shouted getting everyone's attention, he pointed at the ape creature that was yelling in rage while pounding his chest. "Can we eat this guy?"
"That's a Chimera Ape," Coco said, "They're named that because of they have a reptilian tail, wings, and lion claws. Unfortunately they're completely inedible."
"I see" Zebra then cracked his knuckles, "So that just means I can beat the crap out of it."
"I'm going to join you in that" Toriko said cracking his knuckles as well.
"I too, wish to join," Coco adjusted the wraps around his wrist
"Guys," Kimiko said as she looked at the tense men. That was when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Miko, please let us do this." Sani said giving her a calm smile.
"Sani-san." Kimiko said. That was when he shoved her dress in her arms.
"Also change back into your dress while we deal with this disgusting creature." Sani told her, "I can't stand seeing you wear Toriko's shirt."
"Sani-san." Kimiko sighed
BOOM!
"Oi! You gigantic brutes save some for me!" Sani yelled as he joined the rest of the Gourmet Kings. Kimiko sighed as there was no way that she could talk them out of what they were doing.
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"Sorry for the wait Kimi," Toriko said as he patted her head.
"It's fine, I wasn't waiting that long at all," Kimiko said and took a look at the Chimera Ape that was currently knocked out and was littered with bruises.
"Oh right, Toriko-san here's your shirt back." Kimiko said as she handed him the white shirt that she had folded.
"Thanks Kimi," Toriko said as he then put it on. That was when she felt someone put their hand on her head.
"Shrimp, I'm hungry. I'm expecting you to cook up a feast" Zebra said
"Of course!" Kimiko replied
"Oi Zebra! You shouldn't demand things in such an uncouth manner!" Sani pointed at the man.
"Shut up, you damn flamboyant asshole! You want to fight!" Zebra yelled as he raised his fists.
"Wait guys, calm down!" Kimiko pleaded as the the two Gourmet Kings glared at each other.
"Unsophisticated douche," Sani muttered
"Cocky asshole." Zebra said making Kimiko sighed
"Sani-san, where's Rin-san? Isn't she supposed to be with you?" Kimiko asked trying to defuse the situation.
"Rin got a call from the Chief, so she had to go back to work." Sani explained, "Oh that reminds me, I left the live fish I caught, in the pond of the waterfall. We should go back and get them."
"Yeah, I can't wait to cook them." Kimiko said while smiling. The moment was soon interrupted by a loud growl and everyone turned to look at Toriko who was rubbing.
"I'm starving, any chance we could take a detour for snack." Toriko laughed making Sani yell at him in anger. Kimiko sighed as she watched the two of them argue with each other.
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"Toriko-san, Zebra-san, please try not to engage in a fight right before dinner." Kimiko sighed as she watched Zebra antagonizing Toriko
"What's that?" Zebra grumbled, "You starting to get cocky shrimp?"
"Zebra calm down," Coco stood in front of Kimiko.
"You want to fight, Coco!" Zebra yelled. Kimiko sighed and then went outside to go check on the meat that was still in the smoker.
"Looks done," Kimiko muttered to herself as she peeked in at the slabs of meat. She then took her hand and pressed onto the meat, making sure that it was cooked all the way, "Yup, they're done."
"Need any help, Miko?" Kimiko looked back to see Sani standing right behind her.
"Yeah, that would be appreciated," Kimiko replied. That was when he put his fingers under her chin making him look up at him.
"Are you okay? I hope this day hasn't been too stressful on you," Sani said
"Don't worry, I'm fine. This is nothing I can't handle." She reassured him. He only frowned in response.
"Of course I'm going to worry, Miko!" He scolded, "You're a precious person to me. Also don't you know people who have an extreme amount of stress in their lives usually gain health problems soon after!"
Kimiko only watched wide-eyed as Sani continued to rant. She looked down and her shoulders started to shake as Sani halted his rant.
"Miko?"
"HAHAHA!" Kimiko laughed with a large smile on her face. "Sorry, Sani-san, it's just after such an eventful day, and then you ranting on top of it. It just makes me happy."
"Miko." Sani said while Kimiko calmed herself.
"Well, can you help me bring in the meat?" She said while sporting a large smile.
"Of course."
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"Zebra-san, stop trying to start a fight." Kimiko sighed as she placed the last dish on the dinner table.
"You starting to get cocky, shrimp?" Zebra said
"Nope, it's just, shouldn't we get along if we want to eat dinner?" She said making Zebra grumbled.
"C'mon you guys, it's time to eat!" Toriko exclaimed and then started to drool causing Sani to reprimand him
"You guys okay out there?" Kimiko looked outside to see Terry, Kiss, Quinn, and Yun eating their own respective meals outside. They all gave an answer of agreement.
"Kimiko-chan, let's eat" Coco said making her return to the large dining table that Toriko had. In unison they all clapped their hands together.
"IDTADAKIMASU!"
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Lunamugetsu: and that's the end of that story. (The writer was currently standing in the middle of a completely destroyed room.) Well it's amazing that I can update a story over the span of four years and yet I can't even stick to an exercise regimen for more than a week.
Kimiko: Don't feel bad. Anyway thank you for following/ reviewing/ favoriting this story for the past four years (she bows in thanks)
Lunamugetsu: Now that, that's done. Let's go check on the Heavenly Four Kings. (the two looked outside to see that the four of them were all fighting each other.)
Kimiko: Guys (she sighs)
Lunamugetsu: To think, at the end of this you're going to marry one of these guys.
Kimiko: Yeah (she sighs and then looked at the writer) Wait. What?!
Lunamugetsu: At least one, although I am still thinking about it. Oh well, time to stop them from fighting. (then goes up to the Bishokuyas)
Kimiko: At least?! What do you mean by that? Wait! (runs after the writer)