Chapter Eight:
It was the second day they were on this world and they were still looking for Sakura's feather.
"As I though, not everyone hangs out with their Kudans." Said Fay looking at the city crowds.
"It is going to be a hard task…" Mirihanna muttered almost to herself.
"Don't worry Mia-Chan, Mokona and everyone can do it!" Said Mokona jumping on top of her head. She gave a weak smile. Suddenly through the wall, Masayoshi's Kudan appear making Syaoran scream it shock. Soon enough Masayoshi turned the corner of the street to meet them.
"Syaoran-kun!" He said still running "Did you find what you needed?"
"Not yet." He answered with a disappointing face.
"Then please let me help you! Today's my day off, you know! I have all day to myself!" The boy seemed very enthusiastic by the situation.
"How did you found us?" Asked Fay with interest while Mokona jumped to Masayoshi's shoulder.
"Oh my Kudan is capable of finding people that I've already met!"
"That's amazing!" Was Syaoran's response. Mirihanna started getting distracted.
"Something's not right…" She said quietly "Huh?" Kurogane was now trying to understand what she just said.
"Oh but my Kudan's weak…" All of a sudden, Mirihanna felt a huge creature flying to Masayoshi in full speed.
"Watch it!" She said but it was too late, the huge Kudan bird took Masayoshi and Mokona into the sky leaving a strange note behind.
"Look, Fay-san, Kurogane-san, Mia-San! This is where they took Masayoshi-kun! At the Palace!"
Everyone's expression was blank. Mirihanna only heard gibberish from Syaoran. She shook her head.
"Quid dicis?"
"Nani o hanashite iru?" Mirihanna looked at Kurogane in understanding.
"Anata ga nihongo o hanasu?" She asked in amazement.
"Mochiron watashi ga yaru! Watashi was nihonjin desu!" He answered with much anger.
"Anata wa dono yo ni nigongo o hanasu koto ga dekimasu ka?!" Syaoran and Fai exchanged some looks.
"Sore was watashi no dainigengo desu." She said to Kurogane with a smile.
"Hmm… Je crains que je ne comprends pas tout de vous." Said the Mage with a sigh.
"Heh… what's going on?!" Said Syaoran.
"Oy on'nanoko, karera wa nani o itta no?"
"Watashi was shiranai…"She said with a small sweet drop.
Then suddently it hit them.
"Mokona!"
After a few running, the Hashin Palace came to a view and in the distance, they spot their lost friends.
"Masayoshi, Mokona!" Screamed Syaoran. Mirihanna was taking deep breaths.
"Oh… thank the Gods, it's over..." She said.
"There they are!" Said Fay.
"The Pork bun looks so damn happy!" Kurogane said annoyed.
The four of them looked at each other. They could finally understand each other.
"Fhew, it's so good to understand each other again. Mokona must serve like some kind of translator." Said Fay.
"That means that if we get separated again, we won't understand each other!" Kurogane finished the line of though.
"But Kuro-pi and Mia-chan spoke the same language! Does this mean that you speak the same in your country?"
"Not everywhere … Kurogane's language is my second language."
"Amazing Mia-chan!" Said Fai clapping his hands.
They approached the palace and noticed a huge crowd of men gatherer at the entrance.
"Excuse me! Can anyone tell me who wrote this letter?" Syaoran screamed and Mirihanna's sweat dropped.
"I did!" They all heard from above a girly voice scream.
"Primera-Chan!" The huge crowd screamed making Mirihanna wide her green eyes.
"Who the hell is this woman?" Asked Kurogane annoyed.
"How dare you! This is Primera-chan!" One man said.
"She's our idol!" Another was heard.
"She can dance, sing and has sexy legs!" Mirihanna released a huge sigh.
"How predictable…" She murmured in a bored tone.
"And she has also a super strong Kudan!" They all cried.
"Please let go of Masayoshi-kun and Mokona!" Syaoran screamed once more.
"Heh…this is not Syaoran?" The girl asked in confusion.
"I'm Syaoran!" All they could now hear was the girl screaming at the men beside her words like idiots and incompetents.
"As if it wasn't enough not bringing the stupid girl that Shougo likes!" Mirihanna rested her hand on her waist getting tired of the situation.
"If I'm the person you're looking for, please release my friends!" Tried Syaoran once more.
"No!" She stubbornly said "If you want them back, you have to fight me first! And then I'll deal with the girl."
"SO CUTE!" The crows screamed once more, making Kurogane scream at them to shut up.
"Are we really doing this?" Mirihanna said to Syaoran with a tired expression. All the reckon lately was getting on her nerves.
"Were are the stairs? There must be a way up!" Syaoran said urgently.
"I think I can get up there!" Fay said.
"How?" Kurogane asked, Mirihanna was beside him peeking at the blonde with curiosity.
"With my kudan." He finally said, releasing a huge mint bird kudan from his back, making him float in the air.
Primera started attacking the mage with her sound Kudan with all her might while the crowd cheered her. Huge explosions were visible making black clouds of smoke on the Mage's direction.
"Fay-san!" Mirihanna heard Syaoran scream in panic. She glanced at the young boy's concern and then at Kurogane that seemed to be diognosticating the fight. She slowly crossed her arms and looked at Fay dodging Primera's attack with ease.
'Well at least I don't have to fight her…' She though to herself.
"Aren't you going to interfere?" She heard and looked to her side, raising her chin to look into the eyes of Kurogane.
"…What do you mean?" She asked with cautious.
"Yesterday you stood up to the boy and his human Kudan without any doubt, then later you used your Kudan in my fight…" He started with a hint of annoyance remembering the moment.
"Now the Mage's fighting and you won't do anything?" Kurogane finished looking at the white haired girl in the corner of his eyes. Mirihanna's gaze turned to Fay, who was swiftly dodging every attack from the singer.
"Why should I help a Mage with such training?" Kurogane gave a small smirk but was yet not satisfied.
"So you've noticed as well. You're not as innocent as you look. But still…" He continued, gaining Mirihanna's full attention.
"I'm not convinced that that's the only reason." She stayed in silence. Kurogane was a sharp one. There were things that she preferred to keep to herself.
"I have to get up there and help Fai-san!" They both heard from Syaoran and Kurogane turned his attention to the boy.
"Don't worry about him."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"You mean you haven't noticed? Tsk…Sure he's using his Kudan to fly, but his body is still the way it is…" Syaoran was babbled.
"You mean he's dodging those attacks without using his Kudan?" Kurogane nodded.
"Although he looks weak, he's very used to fighting. He's a freaking combat veteran." Mirihanna glanced at the two and Syaoran had a serious expression in his face.
"Aren't you surprised?" Kurogane asked. Syaoran nodded side ways.
"I can see that from his movements and also… you can feel the power when you look into his eyes." Mirihanna raised an eyebrow impressed.
'Not bad' she though of the young boy.
"Go Primera-chan!" They all heard the crowd scream. The girl's Kudan had changed and was now bursting with power. She was screaming out of her mic random words that were now double the size as before. Some hit directly into Fai making him collapse in a nearby tree.
"Fai-san!"
"I'm okay!" The blonde said pooping his head out of the tree.
"Didn't know her Kudan could change… but if Mokona didn't sense anything, it means that Sakura's feather isn't here." He said with wisdom.
"Do you surrender now?" She said in a cute tone.
"Will you release Mokona and Masayoshi-kun if I do?" Fai asked with a charming smile.
"No! After you in Syaoran's turn!" She said stumping her head and Fai once more smiled.
"What a troublemaker little girl. Syaoran has better things to do!" He tried to convince her but failed.
"Anyway… I want to finish this battle myself." He said before Primera released the biggest strike she could make, making even Kurogane and Mirihanna widen their eyes. The gigantic words took form and came at full speed to the mage, but for everyone's amazement, the blonde easily dodged it, jumping on the top and sprinted to the girl, pining her to the ground in seconds.
Fai said some words that Mirihanna and the others could not comprehended and then Primera screamed again through her mike, accidently destroying the tower were Mokona and Masayoshi were hanging. Mirihanna gasped at the sight but a huge Ray kudan appeared to the rescue of the two. It was Shougo and his gang.
"Primera, what the hell are you doing? And why did you destroy part of our historic building?" He said with arms crossed.
"Because you never came by! And you never responded…" They started babbling and the crowd began to cry out loud. Meanwhile Fai smoothly glided to their side, giving a charming smile to Mirihanna.
"Weren't you worried about me, Mia-chan?" He asked in a playful way. Mirihanna stayed quiet for a second, thinking about the right answer, then suddenly she found out the most adequate one.
"I knew that you could handle it." She said with a small smile and Fai reattributed it. But in the end, Mirihanna saw right throw his fake mask that he was also not convinced.
She stayed quiet while listening the crowd explaining the gang about Primera being in love with Shougo and throwing a girl magazine to Kurogane who seemed to interested in it. Mirihanna at the magazine and raised another eyebrow to him.
"Syaoran, Syaoran!" They all heard the small creature scream the boy's name showing his huge eyes pooping out.
"The feather in near!" It said making Syaoran step into action.
"How has it?" The boy desperately asked looking everywhere.
"Mokona does not know but the feeling's very strong!"
"I think the feather's inside a Kudan" Said Fai.
"That means…that we have to fight it." Syaoran said full of determination.
Mirihanna crossed her arms again getting bored of all the fighting. Syaoran stood up into the fighting. Kurogane, Fai and Mirihanna looked carefully at the battle between the two Kudans. The young boy shot a final blow into Shougo sending him through the air for the first time. The fighter exchanged some words, praising Syaoran for his power but soon enough he also gave his last hit with a huge wave of water. The streets began to flood and everybody started to run. Mirihanna was safe though, since she and the others were standing on a higher mural. She noticed that Syaoran wasn't emerging from the water and started shifthing. She heard Masayoshi scream the young boy's name and leaned closer to the running water of the streets. After what seemed like minutes, from a bursting ball of fire, Syaoran appeared, evaporating the water. Mirihanna gave a small smile but her small content was interrupted by the palace collapsing with Masayoshi and Primera.
Suddently Masayoshi's Kudan transformed into a huge Kudan and Mokona quickly screamed.
"Mekyo! The feather! The feather is in this Kudan!" Mirihanna took a step back amazed at the size of the Kudan while Kurogane cursed the thing for hiding it in it.
"Well it makes sense why Mokona couldn't sense the feather…" Fai started looking at Mirihanna.
"It's at its strongest when it's protecting his master." He finished. She let the thought sink in and then understood. Last time Mokona felt it, Masayoshi was in trouble and right now the Kudan was protecting the boy from harm. But through everyone's eyes, the Kudan was completely out of control, shouting huge sound waves through its mouth. The feather's power was to strong for Masayoshi to control his own Kudan. The gang started running after it until Kurogane finally asked Syaoran what he wanted to do.
"I will get the feather." He said walking forward.
"How are you gonna fight that big thing? You might die!" Kurogane snapped at the young boy, but he was full of determination.
"I won't die. Since I still have something to do." He said looking at the three. Mirihanna heart pinched. Since the beginning of her journey she took close notice at the young boy. His attitude reminded her so much of someone so dear to her. She couldn't just not care about him.
"Don't be foolish. Let us help you." She said at Syaoran with open arms. The boy kindly smiled at her and made small bow in respect.
"Thank you Mirihanna-san, but this is something that I have to do alone." She respected that, but her heart still ached at the though of him being hurt. After a few seconds of silence, she also gave a small bow in understanding.
"Yep. Blacky will take care of us, so go ahead Syaoran!" Said the Mage breaking the ice.
"What?!" The dark man said and another discussion started between them. Mirihanna step forward, ignoring the two.
"Be careful." She said to him, arms crossed and with an expression of a worried mother. The boy gently smiled at took of with his fire Kudan.
"Syaoran sure is strong. In many ways." She heard from behind.
They all watched the boy fighting the Kudan and achieving the so much wanted feather from it.
Syaoran ran ahead at full speed to the hotel they were staying. Mirihanna, Fai and Kurogane could barely catch up to him. The boy covered with wound run through the stairs and quickly gave the feather to the sleeping princess. Mirihanna was the last to reach the door where Sakura was sleeping and she only heard a sweet voice speak 'How are you?'. She froze, and stood in the middle of Fai and Kurogane, watching what Syaoran would say to the girl. The men's expressions were severe. The young boy only wasted a couple of seconds and immediately he gave a smile and introduced himself and started explaining to her the situation.
Fai quickly entered the room, introducing himself to the princess and gently touched Syaoran's arm like if he was dismissing him. The boy slowly left the room and passed Mirihanna with his head low. After the introductions were made to the very sleepy princess, they all left the girl to rest and when to a nearby window were they could see Syaoran in the poring rain.
"I thought he would start crying at that moment." Started Fai, particularly at now one. Mirihanna stood in the middle of the men and continued to watch the boy from the window glass.
"Sakura's the most important person to Syaoran. When she asked him who was he I though for sure he would cry…"
"He's crying right now." She said looking down at the boy.
"Should be." Kurogane continued. "But anyone that doesn't cry can't be strong. No matter what happens, after you cry, you can face problems better." He said.
"But crying when you need to cry…" He persisted while Mirihanna observed their Kudans protecting the young boy from the rain.
"Is another way to show strength." His words sink in deep into Mirihanna's mind and she slowly closed her eyes, trying to avoid some old memories. She slowly returned to Sakura's room without a word, avoiding the men's glances.
She sat next to Sakura and gave a small smile to her. Mokona was sitting in her lap with a worried face.
"When I was sleeping… who held my hand?" She asked almost to herself. Mirihanna tilted her head to the side and stared at her not knowing what to say.
"My hand…felt so warm and caring." She said holding her hand gently and smiling. Mirihanna couldn't help to release a small sigh. She ran her fingers through the girl's hair behind her ear.
"Go to sleep child." She gestured to the bed and Sakura felt into a deep slumber once more.
The next morning Mirihanna, Fai, Kurogane and Syaoran were waiting for the princess to wake up on their room until Mirihanna looked closely to Syaoran. He was filled with scratches and bruises from the yesterday's fight.
"Does it hurt?" She asked him, gaining his attention.
"Ah, no! Thank you for you concern." He said with a small bow and he flinched with pain. Mirihanna raised an eyebrow and stood up.
"Mirihanna-san, n-no need to get worry about me. I'll be okay!" She placed her hand onto his cheek and the poor boy's cheek turned pink. Suddenly, under his flesh a faint green glow flowed through his veins, healing every scratch and bruised through the process. The boy gasped at the fresh sensation.
"Wow Mia-chan! You can use magic!" Fai said with a huge smile. Kurogane looked with curiosity at her while Mokona bounced on top of his head. When she was finished she rubbed her hands and sat again next to the boy.
"Most of us can." She slipped.
"Is magic common in your world?" Asked Fai who seemed to notice that there was more meaning o her last statement.
"Yes." She said and Mokona jumped at her.
"No wonder Mia-Chan has a protective Kudan! Mia-Chan doesn't want anyone to get hurt!" The furry creature said hugging Mirihanna's neck, slightly tickling her. Sorata then entered the room saying that he and his "honey" would take care of Sakura. The gang took this opportunity to meet Masayoshi at the same restaurant they went the first time. The boy seemed to be very grateful to have meet the gang and thanked Syaoran for hiving the boy strength. In the meanwhile, Shougo made his appearance with the rest of the his group and joined the small party. Syaoran was busy exchanging words with Shougo and Masayoshi while Kurogane was fighting with Mokona, calling him white pork bun for stealing his food. Fai, how was besides her, looked very relaxed and seemed to enjoy the moment, giving big smiles at the young boys and at Kurogane. But Mirihanna stayed quiet in the middle of the two men.
One was punished and was sent away from his home, the other seemed to be avoiding his world for some reason and the young boy was desperately searching for his loved friend's memories, risking his life without second doubts.
Everyone seemed to have dark and mysterious reasons in this journey, and yet they seemed to somehow forget all of it and enjoy the moment in union. She gave a small smile to herself. Maybe in was not wrong to also appreciate good moment. Maybe she didn't have to be stuck in the past. Times have changed her heart, hardening it and making her bear pain in silence. But maybe this journey could be something new. A new opportunity to regain the person she once was.
She was safe now. She was certainty not alone anymore. It's true her world awaits a solution but she had to be patience. Something inside her told her that in the end, everything would be all right. In time, she would regain inner peace.
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for reading my story! Starting from now, I'll make bigger chapters like this one. I think that it will be better this way for you guys. Don't forget to leave some reviews! I would love to know what you think so far! Have a wonderful day!