Miyu and Kanata in Planet Otto

It's been a long time, ne? I think this story really sucks and I'm feeling a little down. Anyway, thanks very much for reading my story. I really appreciate you guys. You know who you are.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Daa! Daa! Daa!

Chapter 5

Miyu was lying on the soft bed. She hoped that they would return as soon as possible. She missed her parents. She was thinking of calling them but she forgot that there was no way she could. She was in Planet Otto and she wanted to go back. She was worried about what was happening back there. Her parents might be searching for them since no one is answering. Her heart began to thump. She is beginning to feel scared. Is this sudden zapping to Planet Otto a good thing or not? She had the opportunity to see Ruu, whom she badly misses. On the other hand, she thinks that her family and friends are worrying. What's worse, Christine is still crazy over Kanata. She doesn't know what she's about to face when she gets home. As she imagines Christine's reaction, she doesn't know if she would get scared or laugh out loud.

Speaking of Christine, let's leave them in Planet Otto and see what is happening on Earth. Nanami was back from Sapporo and Aya was done with her script. They were constantly calling the temple. Nobody was answering. "What happened? Why don't they answer?" Nanami asked, "I really want to go shopping. There is a sale and I really want to see if the dress fits Miyu." Aya can't help but sigh. After awhile, she supposed, "What if they went to America?"

"Miyu would probably tell us before going," Nanami countered.

"… or sucked in a chasm? Then, transported to a different dimension?" Aya thought aloud. She began like her idea and wrote notes about it. Nanami sweatdropped. 'It is possible.' Nanami told herself seriously, '…and if that ever happened, I hope they come back soon.'

Out of nowhere, Christine popped out. "Did I hear that right? Saionji-kun and Miyu-chan not answering the phone?" she asked. The two girls froze. They didn't answer and the pink-haired girl began, "What if those two…"

"Oh no…" the duo uttered.

"Miyu was shrieking and Kanata's initial reaction is to come to her aid…" she began narrating.

"'Miyu! What happened?'" she said, imitating Kanata.

"'Kanata! I was so scared.'" she switched to the other side, imitating Miyu.

"'Don't worry, I'm here for you. Now and forever…'"

"'Kanata…'"

"'Miyu…'"

"'I love you…' and they kiss and they elope, then live happily ever after!" she fumed as she pictured and acted it out.

Then, Nozoumu popped out of nowhere too. "Miyu-cchi would not be unfaithful to me. She would never be! With my charming looks, Kanata is nothing compared to me," the narcissist said as if saying to balance the situation. Nanami and Aya sweatdropped. "I think we're gonna be stuck with two crazier people," Nanami whispered as Aya took note of the events. Aya, in Mikan-san mode and as if not hearing Nanami, said, "Things are going to be interesting." Nanami can't help sighing. "I guess that makes three of them" she sighed exasperatedly.

In America…

"Honey, I'm worried," Miki told her husband.

"I am too. Miyu is not answering the phone for days," Yuu said in the same fashion.

"Miyu would call us if she'd go out for a long time, right?" Miki asked her husband and he nodded in reply.

The couple panicked. "What should we do? What if Miyu was abducted?" Miki asked. "What about Kanata?" he answered with a question. "What if both of them were abducted or worse… killed!?" Miki said as she began going hysterical.

Miyu was really disturbed. She couldn't sleep due to worrying. She wanted to calm down so she went to the garden downstairs. The lights were dim in the hallway and everyone seems to be asleep so she made sure that her steps weren't going to disturb the ones asleep. She entered the garden. It was like paradise. A lot of unusual plants were found there and there was a big fountain at the center. Firefly-like creatures were all over the place, giving light to the dark. She sat under a tree and observed the clear, evening sky. There were a lot of stars and their moon shone like the Earth's moon. It reminded her of the times when she and Kanata would sit together and look at the moon in one part of the temple.

She stared blankly at the star-filled evening sky. She can't help being amazed with the pattern of the stars' trail. She watched the sky and slowly closed her eyes. She imagined that these stars can show their way home, with her family and friends. A bridge the heavens made just for them to cross and return. 'But what about Ruu and Wannya? Wasn't I excited when I found out that I was in Planet Otto? Wasn't I excited that I was finally going to meet Ruu, whom I badly miss? Maybe wishes really don't come for free,' she sadly thought. As she kept on thinking, she already fell asleep.

Then came Kanata. He saw a familiar blonde girl seated on the grass and leaning on the tree for support. Miyu, perhaps? He went nearer and verified if it really is her. Well, he's right. 'Why is she sleeping outside? She might catch a cold if she'll stay longer,' he thought. He removed his jacket and covered her almost chilled body. "Baka… why sleep outside when there's a comfy room inside?" he said in an almost whispering tone, "Are you expecting anyone to come and carry you inside?" He sat beside her.

He was thinking of looking at himself right now, talking to a girl asleep. Why did he ask questions when he knows that she's not gonna respond since she's sleeping? Rhetorical questions, maybe. Whatever it may be, he still observed her sleeping. He had seen her sleep for almost a million times but every time he sees her peaceful resting face, he never regrets that he has loved her… almost. He doesn't know exactly how he feels but let's put it that way.

He reverted his attention to the starry night sky. The moon shone brightly as if it was a treasure in the sea of almost never-ending depth. He recalled those times when he looked at the moon with Miyu. Memories entered his mind as he continued staring upward. His eyelids began to drop and Miyu's head landed on his shoulder without warning. "I think we have to go inside," he told his slumbering friend softly. He carried her bridal style and brought her to her room.

He laid her on the snuggly bed and tucked her in like a father would to his child. He observed her. When he was about to leave, Miyu began to speak. He took a quick look at her before he left and then he brushed a soft kiss on her forehead. "I miss you mommy, daddy…" she uttered. He realized, even if this jolly girl is ecstatic of being reunited with Ruu and Wannya she still wants to go back to where she really belongs—to her family. He also realized the limited time he has if ever they're going to return to Earth. He sadly smiled and whispered the words 'I like you but I don't know if I love you' on her ear and left. Miyu had a smile on her face after he went back and uttered the words, "Same here."

In the morning, she woke up with a huge question mark on her head (not literally). 'How did I get here?' she asked herself. 'I might be dreaming yesterday… Maybe I was fast asleep, or did someone take me to my room last night?'

Kanata knocked on her door and opened it. He said to the girl who just woke up, "Keikyoku-san had just invited Ruu and his family to come over here for lunch. So if I were you, I'd be preparing right now. It's already about 10:00. They'll be here around 11:30."

She beamed a grateful smile at him. He felt a blush creep on his cheeks but it was no time for this kind of emotions taking place. This means preparation. He quickly shut the door while Miyu was panicking.

It's about time the infamous Ruu and his parents will arrive. Miyu had grown anxious and excited to meet Ruu with his parents… and not to mention Wannya too. Approximately four minutes and twenty-seven seconds… no twenty-six, twenty-five… okay, so you know how time goes. Kanata, on the other hand, was too preoccupied with his feelings about his companion. He was busy in his reverie until Miko puts his hand on the brunette's shoulder. "If you like her, tell her as soon as possible. I'm just lucky enough I found Kara… and it's better to let her know how you feel. I don't want anybody else make the same mistakes I did," he advised. It startled Kanata and asked him through his readable expression ('How did you find out?' look). As a response, the older male smiled and said, "I've been through that too, so it's pretty obvious. And I promise I won't tell anyone… especially Kara. I don't want her to tell Miyu about your feelings. That would be ugly." Kanata smiled at him with gratefulness and embarrassment, and thanked Miko for his piece of advice.

A long black spaceship (comparable to a limousine) stopped in front of the entrance. A lady with long blonde hair (and looks like Miyu) carrying a cute little boy with the same hair color emerged from the vehicle. They were followed by a brunette man who looks like Kanata and a fat cat-like creature. "Miyu-san, Kanata-san!" the creature said in surprise. Ruu floated to his substitute-mama and papa on Earth and hugged them both. Wannya followed the baby and they had a warm group hug. After their reunion, Wannya apologized for being rude to Ruu's parents but they understood.

Ruu's mother approached Miyu, and began scrutinizing her from head to toe. Miyu felt pressure until the lady pinched her cheeks and said, "You're so cute~! You reminded me of my teenage years…" and she babbled more and more until her husband told her to stop. The people in the entrance sweatdropped.

They discussed the happenings during their lunch. They talked about what was Earth like, what was happening, was happened during Ruu and Wannya's stay ("Was Ruu a trouble for you?" "No, no, he wasn't"), and lots of other questions. After their lunch, Ruu's mother asked if she could capture the moment on a photo. The helper volunteered to take their photo so none of them would be missing in the photo. They posed formally and crazily in the pictures. When they were done, Ruu's mother zoomed outside the room and returned with copies of the photos and gave it to each one of them. Kara laughed at Miko's stupid looking expression while he teased her of looking like an owl (she wasn't ready when the picture was taken, so basically when it flashed her eyes were like plates).

Ruu's mother and father allowed Ruu and Wannya to play with Miyu and Kanata. As they played, Wannya talked about many stuff he missed on Earth. They also exchanged thoughts of how they missed each other. Then, Wannya asked them, "What if it would take time to go back to Earth, just like what happened to us?"

There was silence. "I don't know," both of them answered sadly. Ruu noticed the sad aura and tried to cheer up the twosome. "Thank you Ruu," Miyu said with a smile to the baby. Ruu hugged his substitute-mama-on-Earth and did the same to Kanata. "Mama! Papa!" he joyfully shouted. Oh, how the both of them missed being called like that… how they missed Ruu.

From a distance, Ruu's parents were watching them. "Aww… I hope they end up together," said the blonde lady lovingly. "Hm," the brunette man answered.

While the reunited foursome was taking advantage of the time they had, Kara ran to them and announced happily, "My friend reported that there is a possibility a chasm will appear at about six. The location is the cliff behind this inn. Isn't that great? You'll be home… probably." But the word 'probably' sounded a bit unsure so they echoed, "Probably?"

"Yeah… we're not sure whether the chasm leads to Earth. Chasms are one of the great mysteries of the universe," she said informingly, "The next chasm will appear about a year or so from now, but it's all based from probability, mathematical equations and movements of the heavenly bodies. So I guess you're lucky."

Miyu felt happiness but as she turned to Ruu who looked rather disappointed and began to cry, she frowned and felt a pang of sadness. "It's okay, Ruu," said Kanata holding the alien baby in his arms, "You have your own family here in Otto. We have to return to our own place too, where we truly belong. Don't forget to visit us on Earth someday, okay?"

She looked at the two of them. 'Kanata looks like a father… he can comfort Ruu and all. That reminds me of my own father. I hope they're alright,' she sighed at her thoughts.

Time has come and they have to leave. Keikyoku, Kara, Miko, Wannya, Ruu and his parents were present to say goodbye to the two. The clock was ticking and as the second hand moved nearer to 12, Kara asked them to stand back. A great force pulled Miyu and Kanata and their goodbye barely made it to the greater audiences' ears. Ruu had tears in his eyes as he saw his substitute-mama and papa leave. Wannya comfortingly patted his young master's head. "We'll visit them someday…" he said. Then they left.

Miyu and Kanata landed awkwardly on each other. They had their eyes locked on each other until they heard familiar voiced from a distance. Miyu jumped off of her position and looked at her surroundings. 'This is…' she said to herself. "HOME! We're back home, Kanata! We're back… on Earth!" he happily exclaimed and hugged her housemate. Noticing her action and her housemate's reaction, she moved inches away and bowed her head in embarrassment. Then, Kanata laughed and spoke, "You should have seen your face!" Miyu fumed but instead of hitting him, she laughed along as well.

"Well, well, aren't you too happy?" asked a familiar voice. It was Nanami who saw them. The two stopped and waited for four other (lunatics)/friends: Aya, Santa, Nozoumo, and Christine. "Explain… what happened?" the five of them chorused and crossed their arms across their chests.

"A long story… we've been to Planet Otto," Miyu said exasperatedly. The group was surprised.

"How about let's talk about it over some snacks inside the temple," Kanata offered. Then, they went into the Saionji household.

After telling them the details of the story (but not including the sweet parts about them or else Hanakomachi would destroy the house), Christine's doubts faded and Aya was writing a story about it. The remaining three was asking a lot of questions about how Planet Otto was and they answered. Then, Nanami asked, "How are you going to explain your absence to Mr. and Mrs. Kouzuki?"

"What will be explained, Miyu dear?" asked a certain voice. It was Miyu's mother, Miki Kouzuki. Miyu whispered to the group, "Just ride along with the story, okay."

She turned to her mom and asked, "Have you been calling?"

"A lot of times my dear… about an average of a hundred calls," Miki innocently said, "Why haven't you been answering? I thought you were murdered or something."

"Mom, I'm sorry," Miyu said dramatically, "But we got stuck in an island, you see." Then she made up this 'stuck-in-an-island-and-all-alone-because-Kanata-was-on-another-part-of-the-island' story. Their friends listened to their imaginative lie and handed tissue boxes to Miki. Obviously, her mom was buying it. When their little story ended, men in black suits dragged Mrs. Kouzuki out. One of them said, "Mrs. Kouzuki, you have to get back to NASA… Why are you even running away when you can ask permission? Geez…"

"They won't allow me!" she replied while struggling to be free from the strong men's hold. Then she left.

"Wow," they said in unison as they saw Miyu's mother leave. They, too, left since evening was drawing near.

"Wow… I can't believe were back," said Miyu during dinner.

"And I can't believe we made up the 'stuck-in-an-island-and-all-alone-because-Miyu-was-on-another-part-of-the-island' story," he added.

Silence ruled them but they didn't notice because they were thinking about Ruu and the people they met in Planet Otto. Thinking about what Miko said, Kanata wanted to confess his feelings to Miyu. He gathered some courage and called out her name, "Miyu…"

"Hm?" she managed to say after she put the tempura on her mouth. Kanata's courage wasn't enough so he said, "Nothing."

She looked at him puzzled. 'What's up with him?' she asked herself. Then they resumed eating.

Miyu looked at the skies above her. It reminded her of Planet Otto. Even if that place was totally weird, she felt she was missing it. She was happy she got to meet Ruu and Wannya again and to meet Ruu's parents was fun especially his mother, she was friendly and childish.

Then came Kanata and disturbed her trail of thoughts. He looked like he wanted to talk about something so she asked, "What's up with you Kanata? You've been acting strange." He sat down and looked at the girl who asked the question. He just looked at her and said nothing. 'Kanata is creeping me out,' Miyu thought but Kanata was too busy to answer because his mind was battling whether to tell his true feelings or not. Then, his ego finally surrendered and mustered his courage to tell her despite the reddening of his face that he covered by bowing his head, "Miyu… I think…"

She looked at him observantly. 'What might he be thinking?' she asked herself. Oh! How can Miyu be so naïve?!

"… Ilikeyou," he said too fast that Miyu can't understand a thing he was saying.

"Say what?"

"I like you," he said for the second time slower and while looking at her emerald eyes.

Her eyes were wide open and she was paralyzed at her place. Then, seconds later she began to laugh. Due to laughing out hard, tears began to form in her eyes. After her crazy moment, she looked directly at Kanata's eyes and said, "I've dreamt of this before. Instead you said 'I like you but I don't know if I love you.' And you know what I did? I said 'Same here.' I didn't expect that this day would come… that I can tell you how exactly I feel. Anyway, let's stick to 'like' because 'love' isn't really a word I'm sure of."

The End.

Oh no… not yet! after, let's say, ten years later…

They are sure of the word 'love' and they have proven it too with the odds, ups and downs of their lives. Miyu and Kanata are finally married and they have a cute little daughter named Miu. While they were cleaning the temple grounds one Monday morning, Momoka stopped by the Saionji's before she went to school but she stopped when she saw two familiar strangers. One of them transformed into a chubby cat-like thing.

"Wannya!" Momoka said in surprise. The blonde boy waved his hands and then the red-haired girl finally recognized him. "Ruu! I'm glad you're back." Upon seeing them, the couple dropped their brooms and hugged the teenage boy who was once their little baby Ruu. A promised reunion fulfilled, ne?

Yeah… this is the end folks. Surprised? Yeah... me too. It took me a lot of time to finish. That almost two years of waiting was due to my writer's block (It's quite hard because I was choosing from two versions. I was battling whether I'll have this one or the other one) on this particular story so I beg your pardon for this one. I hope you like the story and have a nice day!

And for the last part (omake), I'm sorry because I can't remember what really happened in the end of Daa Daa Daa (both manga and anime). I think the Spanish dub of Daa Daa Daa had a different ending. Oh well... I just made up my own still based on the anime. Sore ja~!