Demon in the Lake
Chapter Two
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Garu's PoV
Where the heck can a ninja in training go for some peace and quiet? This is the SIXTH time TODAY Pucca has ambushed me! I'm a ninja for freakin sake's! I like her and all. But come on! I need a break...
I headed to Hoh-Rong for lunch. I remembered this being Pucca's shift for delievery. I actually memorized her working shifts just to avoid her. I sighed. This is pathetic.
I opened the entrance doors and sat down in my usual spot. Chef Ho brought a bowl over already hot and made.
"Spicy Ramen? Here ya go,Garu. By the way, Pucca's here but she's downstairs trying to bring up some supplies. Could you help her when you finish?"He asked.
I blinked then nodded. I may get annoyed by Pucca but I do like her so helping her shouldn't be that bad.
I quickly finished my noodles and headed downstairs to the storage basement. Pucca was struggling to reach a high box.
She didn't turn."Dada! Mind helping me?"
I rolled my eyes and walked up to her, reaching above her head. I felt her jump back into my chest."G-Garu?"
I handed her the box and she blushed. Then attacked me with hugs and kisses."Thank you! You're so sweet!"
I pushed her off and she giggled, heading back upstairs. I rolled my eyes before standing up. Then I heard it.
It was a humming sound. Like a mother singing to a baby. It was peaceful and could make you go to sleep. I followed the noise and pulled out my kantana. I puched some boxes out of the way and found the source of the humming real quick.
It was a mirror. Not a fancy mirror. It had a simple elegance to it that made it almost as beautiful as the small girl who's reflection showed in the glass. I jumped,remembering that I'm a boy,not a girl.
She looked so young and sad. Her gloom made her look much older. She had black hair that flowed out around her like she was in water. Her skin was more grey than white and her cheeks were hollow. She had dark shadows under large bloodred eyes. She looked so familiar. Then it hit me. She looked just like Pucca when she was sad and upset.
I stared at the girl in the mirror. She was definately HER but in a way she wasn't. Something was very off. Maybe its because she was so sad and familar. Or maybe it was becuase my heart raced and ached for her.
That aching increased. It kinda took control. All I knew was I broke the mirror out of instinct. The little girl swirled out in smoke and solidifed in front of me. She was definately a very young Pucca.
"Thank you."She said in distant voice."I thought they were going to just leave there."
"W-who are you?"I asked stunted.
"Pucca Sangi."
"But Pucca's upstairs and your here..." I said confused.
She smiled but it seemed more bitter then happy. Which didn't look right even though she had Pucca's face."I'm merely the 'bad memories'. At least thats what they call me."
"Bad memories?"
"Did I stutter? Yes,bad memories. I'm merely her past self. They separated me from her so she wouldn't remember anything."
"What are you gonna do now?"I asked stupidly.
Her face darkened."Join back with my body of course."
Then she disappeared into smoke,traveling upstairs. Guilt crashed down on me. I just released Pucca's past? What was so bad about it that her uncles had to do such a thing?
My train of thought was interrupted by a piercing scream. And it sounded a lot like Pucca, which did not help things on bit.