ラブライブ! 離れて生き返る！
(Rabu Raibu! Hanarete ikikaeru！)
Chapter 6:- Wild Side
Opening:- Touch Off - UVERworld
Ending:- from the edge - FictionJunction
-[This is a continuation from Wrath of the Titans.]-
-Within the early afternoon as Arata along with Shinji were walking down the streets in the city together, the song "Wild Side" was being played on the advertising screen on the building-
"Mass produced lifestyle, even if there's no way, it's your disadvantage if you take the easy way out, Enjoy Freedom
Blow off an unreasonable, skill, this isn't right, last minute
Merci, au revoir
Pride gets in my imagination, Donc vas-y jete ca
Tried everything and got exhausted, Saved by the whistle, halftime
I kept walking on the wild side
I don't wanna fall asleep throughout my life
Sometimes in a buffalo style
Sometimes like a rock'n roll mind
Climax, Dream, all in
I can't see the odds it's blurred
The feeling takes off, Boeing
What's ahead?
It is a wonderful my life
Please could you kiss my name?
When the music's over
Turn off light
It was a such a sweet time
Could you pray for me, my friend?
It's starting over time
Taking over the night
Taking over blue time
If you heard that screaming shout in your mind
Taking over the shine
Taking over the shooting star
All I was talking about was music, and that's called jazz!"
Arata: So what's with the sudden meetup? You that free or something?
Shinji: It's my day off after all, so I thought, why not just hang out?
Arata: You...Don't have many friends, now don't you? -He asked Shinji as he stood and look at the redhead male as the man would turn and look back at Arata-
Shinji: Shut up. Let's just go and get some Starbucks or something.
Arata: Sure.
-The two headed to a nearby Starbucks and went ordered their drinks as they went to find a place to sit comfortably-
Shinji: Alrighty then, now to business. Perhaps it's none of my business but I do have one question for you. Why are you-
Arata: -He spoke in between Shinji before he could finish his sentence- Why am I always with your sister?
Shinji:... -He was taken aback as he was surprised to hear what Arata said as he was accurate- Y-Yeah, why are you always with Maki?
Arata: I'm her teacher and her temporal guardian.
Shinji: Alright, I get that you're her teacher but "temporal guardian"? The hell is that?
Arata: Please Shinji, I'm not dumb. Even I don't have a God-King and I know that you're part of the Imagine Brave organisation that is owned by Shirogane Shirata. You're continuously watching your sister, to ensure of her safety along with Revol-Tiger's safety and let me guess, you're trying to find out why the Tiger appeared to your sister?
Shinji: Y-Yeah, you're right..
Arata: And what do you want me to do? Leave your sister alone? Let you bring her into your "Dark World" and let her get controlled by Shirogane?
Shinji: W-What are you saying, Arata? I won't let that happen to her!
Arata: Oh really? Then where were you when she needed you the most? Where were you when Revol-Tiger revealed itself to her? Where were YOU when Maki was in distraught and by herself in school? I do not want to be called an "asshole" for being too chummy with your sister but at least I'm doing everything I can to put a smile on her face, unlike her actual brother who wouldn't even take a step forward in making his own little sister happy. -He got up from his seat as he held his drink in his hand and would stand next to Shinji's seat as the redhead was looking down and said nothing- You disgust me. -Arata said to Shinji and left the cafe, after Arata left, Shinji was glaring and was hurting himself as his palms were bleeding from stabbing his nails onto his palms in anger-
Shinji: What do you even know? You think you know everything but I've been with her ever since.. -Shinji spoke to himself quietly in anger, he would then turn tot he window besides him and look outside as he saw Arata glaring back at Shinji as a dragon would fly down and land besides Arata, the dragon was Shining-Dragon but this time the dragon had a new look to it as it had silver armour on. Arata got up onto the dragon's back as it would then roar up into the air and flew up into the sky-
-Within the Nishikino household, the sight of Maki was seen in her room as she was staring at two cards in her hand, one card being Revol-Tiger while the other was Burning-Souldragon. As she was sitting on her chair, she would turn and look to the side as she saw Guilmon sleeping on his large dog bed that her father had bought-
Maki: Very little Vanguard units exists here...Only a small number of them are around. -She said as she would then turn her attention to the laptop on her table and would start typing out "Vanguard" online to find any clues of the card game that she had always played but after a few minutes of searching, she couldn't find any answers as there were not a single trace of Vanguard cards online nor the mere mention of its game. She sighed and scratched her head lightly as she would then stretch her arm- Agh! This is so irritating! I don't even understand what's going on anymore..
-The sound of the doorbell was then heard as Maki got up to see who it was, as she left her room, she looked downstairs and saw her mother speaking to a man. As her mother entered the home, Maki's eyes widened upon the sight of Arata in her home-
Maki: Arata?! W-What are you doing here?
Arata: -He looked up and saw Maki as he waved at her- Yo, I came here to check up on you.
Maki: Y-You don't have to use your free time to do that, you know...? -She said as she blushed slightly out of embarrassment-
Arata: It's fine and I don't have anything to do too, so why not just come over? Your mother seems rather eager to have a chat too after all.
Maki: Eh? Mama? R-Really?!
Arata: Yeah, I'm heading into the living room, come down if you feel lonely up there~ -He said as he winked at the girl and teased her as he would then head down the hallway and head to the living room as Maki blushed and began to consider what he had just said-
-Minutes later, Maki went down to the living room, only to see that her mother was having an enjoyable conversation with Arata. Maki was surprised to see that Arata along with her mother were getting along so well-
Maki's mother: Ah, Maki you're here. Your friend here knows how to appeal to people so well! -She said with a smile on her face as she seemed really pleased to have met Arata. Maki said nothing as she would then look at Arata with a suspicious look on her face- Well then, I best be going, I'll let you kids have your fun then~
Arata: Hmm? Leaving so soon? I was hoping we could chat a little longer. -He stood up from his seat and looked into the older woman's eyes as she would blush and skip a heartbeat, the woman would then look away with a smile on her face-
Maki's mother: P-Perhaps another time then, Nada-kun. -She said as she had placed a hand on the young man's cheek and would then smile at him and walk away after that. After the mother left, Maki would walk up to Arata and slap his arm lightly-
Arata: What?
Maki: What the heck was that?!
Arata: What?
Maki: Why were you flirting with my mother?
Arata: Oh, you found out?
Maki: Yes! In such an obvious way, you dummy!
Arata: Haha! But wouldn't it be funny if it turned out to be like an actual drama?
Maki: No it won't! -She yelled as she got angry at the male but he'd simply smile at her and patted her head lightly as Maki's eyes widened and would look up at him with a surprised look on her face-
Arata: I was just kidding, you'd think I'd ever leave you?
Maki: Eh? -She would slowly blush and look away as she pouted- Hmph! Just stop flirting with Mama, okay?
Arata: Sure thing. -He said with a smile on his face-
-Moments later, the two would sit down together within the living room as they started chatting and Guilmon would enter the living rroom and greet Arata as it was eating a loaf of bread-
Arata: How's Guilmon?
Maki: Like a cat, sleeps a lot and eats a lot.
Arata: But if he doesn't cause trouble then I would assume that it's fine?
Maki: Well yeah, at least he's a good boy, but I'd like to ask, why don't you have a monster that walks around with you?
Arata: You mean like your Dramaru and your Guilmon?
Maki: Yeah. -She nodded-
Arata: Well, apart from Shining-Dragon, I do have one but he's extremely energetic, so it's hard to keep an eye on him.
Maki: I'm sure he's smart enough to not cause too much trouble.
Arata: You really wanna see him?
Maki: Mm! -She nodded in excitement and curiosity-
-Arata then pulled out a card from the cartridge within his coat as the card glowed and transformed into a small red furred little dragon with long ears-
Maki: It's cute! What's it's name?
Arata: Mugen. He's a small critter but he's still growing.
Maki: He looks sweet! -She said as she petted and rubbed the little dragon as it got happy and would float in the air and started playing with Guilmon- Oh no! -Maki quickly got up from her seat and went to the door that lead to the back garden and opened it as Mugen and Guilmon ran out to play- Phew, that was a close one.
Arata: Why don't we have a chat outside? Seems much more peaceful.
Maki: Really?
Arata: If you don't mind?
Maki: Sure then. -She said as she and Arata went outside and sat on the seats outside as they had brought their drinks and snacks outside as well- Hey, I have an idea, why don't we let out our monsters and let them have some fresh air?
Arata: Great idea! -The two smiled together in sync as they grabbed their cards and tossed them into the air as the cards would glow and shine brightly as they transformed into their monsters while the theme song of Pokemon was being played on Maki's phone as she had turned on the music-
"I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause
I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokemon to understand
The power that's inside!
Pokemon!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
It's you and me
I know it's our destiny
Pokemon!
Oh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend!
Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through!
You teach me and I teach you
Pokemon!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Oh yeah...
Every challenge along the way
With courage i will face
I will battle every day
To claim my rightful place!
Come with me, the time is right
There's no better team
On and On we'll win the fight
It's always been our dream
Pokemon!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
It's you and me
I know it's our destiny
Pokemon!
Oh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend!
Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through!
You teach me and I teach you
Pokemon!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Yeah!
Pokemon!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
It's you and me
I know it's our destiny
Pokemon!
Oh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend!
Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through!
You teach me and I teach you
Pokemon!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Gotta Catch 'em all!
Pokemon!"
-The sight of Wargreymon, Shining-Dragon Ark, Burning-Souldragon, Revol-Tiger and Gardevoir were seen appearing together-
Maki: Go on! Relax and have fun! Just don't trash the place, okay? -The monsters all nodded as they left and ran around the garden, except for Revol-Tiger and Gardevoir. The tiger lied down and took a nap besides Maki while the female Gardevoir sat next to Arata and joined him for tea with Maki- A Gardevoir? Didn't know you had one.
Arata: Oh, she's recent, I had her for only a few days.
Maki: Well she seems attached to you...A little bit too much... -She said as she was getting uncomfortable as Gardevoir was sitting really close to Arata and was even leaning on his shoulder-
Arata: It's fine, it's her way to show me that she loves me.
Maki: The word "love" seems rather unsettling if you ask me.
Arata: Hahaha! I get that a lot, but she's a sweetheart.
Maki: Have you ever sent her out to battles?
Arata: On certain occasions yes but I'd rather have her watch, seems kinda sad to force her to fight battles that she doesn't want to take part in while the others are eager to beat things up.
Maki: Fair enough, I also thought you had a Dinosaur, what happened to it?
Arata: You mean Gigarex? I gave him to Rin.
Maki: Rin? Hoshizora Rin?
Arata: Yeah, she only has Agumon so I thought that maybe Gigarex would suit her.
Maki: Well you're not wrong there.
Arata: I'm sorry?
Maki: Dinosaurs seem to fit a cat girl like her, ironically. -She said as she sip on her tea and looked up and noticed that Burning-Souldragon along with Shining-Dragon Ark were sparring with their blades at the end of the garden while Guilmon and Mugen would continue playing- Alright, here's a question for you, if you had to choose one monster you'd put your faith in, which monster would it be?
Arata: Hmm? In what sort of scenario?
Maki: Let's say it's life and death.
Arata: Ah. Hmm.. That's certainly quite tough. -He said as he turn and look out to see his monsters. He saw Wargreymon laying down besides Revol-Tiger and would turn to look at Shining-Dragon Ark- I think it would be Mugen.
Maki: Eh?! Mugen?! The little one?!
Arata: Yup.
Maki: W-Why?
Arata: I don't know, to be honest, I'm just certain that when I need him, he's going to be there no matter what.
Maki: Is that what your heart is telling or you're just trying to believe what you think may come true?
Arata: Perhaps both. I am not too entirely sure but let's just say that I trust Mugen with my life.
Maki: You must really like him the most, huh?
Arata: In fact I do. I really do.
-As Maki turned her head to Arata, she saw the smile and relaxed look on his face as he seemed pleased to see Mugen and Guilmon playing. Maki would smile as she felt at ease when she saw Arata smiling. Within the passing hours as evening came, Arata was about to leave the Nishikino household but it began to rain heavily as Arata and Maki were at the front door and were looking outside as the two were looking up into the sky, only to see dark clouds and thunder along with the flashes of lightning-
Arata: Of all odds, huh?
Maki: How are you going to get back? Isn't your place in the city?
Arata: Well yeah...
Maki's mother: Then why not stay here until the rain dies down~? -She asks Arata as she had appeared out of nowhere behind Arata and Maki and it caught the two by surprise-
Maki: Wha-?! Mama?!
Maki's mother: Well, what do you say? You can join us for dinner as well.
Maki: W-What about Papa?
Maki's mother: He said that he has to stay in the hospital for a little longer due to work, so he won't be joining us for dinner tonight, sweetie.
Maki: I-I see.
Arata: I do not mind if you both are fine with it.
Maki's mother: Of course I am fine with it~ My daughter would also be pleased if you joined us~ -She said with a smile on her face-
Maki: Whatever.. -She said as she would head back inside and head to the dining room with Guilmon following her. Arata chuckled softly as he followed Maki and the mother to the dining room as the three would then have dinner together.-
Maki's mother: My, so your father owns a trainer's school for young people?
Arata: That is correct, he trains the people there who wishes to learn how to get along with the monsters around us, this includes the powerful and larger ones like Shinji's Rayquaza or Maki's Tiger.
Maki's mother: That makes a lot of sense. -She chuckled softly as she and Arata were chatting happily while Maki was jealously watching the two as she was having her dinner quietly and behind her, Mugen along with Guilmon were eating together as well-
-Moments later after dinner, Maki and Arata were in Maki's room as the two were chatting. Maki was sitting on her bed with her arms and legs crossed as she was pouting while Arata was looking at her with an unsettling look on his face-
Arata: L-Look, I said that I was sorry!
Maki: You didn't feel sorry when you were flirting with Mama..
Arata: I never was!
Maki: Hmph! I'd like to believe that!
-Arata sighed as he scratched his head. The man then felt something touching his hand, as he was about to look over, he was then pulled by Maki and was pinned down on the bed by Maki. The man gasped as his eyes widened at the sight of the redhead's flustered but yet beautiful face as the two were staring at each other-
Arata: M-Maki..-san...?
Maki: Dummy(Baka)...I'm not into this sort of thing but..Would it kill you to not flirt with my mother at least? -She stared into the male's dark blue eyes-
Arata: Maki... -He softly said her name as he stared at Maki's purple eyes. The girl would slowly move towards the male with her eyes closed but it was then Arata would then push the girl back and caught the girl off by surprise-
Maki: Eh? W-What's wrong?
Arata: I-I'm sorry but I need some time to think about this... -He said as he was blushing as he was looking at Maki-
Maki: -She smiled softly and placed a hand on his cheek- Take as much time as you need then. -She said with a soft smile on her face as Arata would then leave the Nishikino household as soon as the rain had stopped and Maki had watched him leave-
-After Arata left, Maki lied down on her bed as she felt tired from having to deal with what had happened the whole day but the girl smiled and hugged her pillow tightly as she couldn't stop thinking about Arata-
Maki: Maybe I'm rushing this...Well whatever... It's nice to have "Wild Side" every once in awhile. -She said as she chuckled softly-
-TO BE CONTINUED-
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The monster known as "Mugen" is also from the Battle Spirits universe.