The Light Bringer
Chapter 2: Hamtaro: The New Keyblade Master
It was morning, and everything seemed to be in a peaceful bliss. Hamtaro woke up from Laura's alarm and exited his house in his cage. After Laura had bid him farewell, he proceeded to meet his other friends. He took the series of short cuts and tunnels until he reached the clubhouse. As he was entered everyone surrounded him and asked him if he was alright or are you still sick.
"Seriously guys, you worry too much." Said Hamtaro
"Well, you gave us a scare so we naturally would be worried" said Chappy
"I am fine. I was wondering what we were going to do today" asked Hamtaro
"I thought about it and we decided to have a picnic at the lake" said Boss
"Awesome, I am all for it, should I go back to my house and get some sunflower seeds?" asked Hamtaro.
"Nah, we got enough, but thanks for the offer" said Stan
"No problem"
"Well, what are we doing standing here? Let's head to the lake" said Boss as the Ham-Hams cheered and headed to the lake.
(Scene Change: Lake)
Everyone was having a good time talking and eating to their hearts content. Some went fishing, while others sat and talked. Hamtaro decided to take his spot on top a hill near the lake and watched his friends have fun. He momentarily glanced at Bijou and she glanced at him. He smiled and waved, while she waved back. He then laid back and took in the air. No cat was going to interrupt this peaceful moment, and if they did, oh they would be sorry. Down to Bijou, Boss and Stan where arguing over who would make a better Ham-boy for her, she just ignored their bickering and looked to where Hamtaro was. She took the time the two guys where arguing and went to where Hamtaro was. Back to Hamtaro he got up, stretched, and yawned. As he was going to lie down again his eyes went to the sky, and then to…Bijou? He got up post hast and turned to see Bijou laughing at him.
"Give me a break Bijou" said Hamtaro embarrassed. She patted his head in apology.
"Hamtaro what are you doing up here alone?" she asked.
"Just enjoying the view of all my friends and you" he looked down and blushed again. What kind of words were coming from his mouth? Was he even going to say that? His mind wondered to what the voice in his heart said.
"Don't deny what your heart desires" he said
"What?" asked Bijou
"It's something that has been in my mind. The phrase 'Don't deny what your heart desires'"
"What does that mean?" she asked
"I am not sure, but think it means I have to be honest with myself and my feelings to people" he said
"That is what most people should do." She added
"Hmm, some times I wonder how weird a heart is. It's like it has a mind of its own and you only do what it says."
"What is your heart telling you?" she asked
"It's telling me to be honest with myself and most importantly…you" said Hamtaro as he shifted his gaze to Bijou which she did to Hamtaro.
"Is that true?" she asked
"Yes, and I will not lie to my heart" he said with pride. She only smiled at him with tears threatening to come out. She did not know why, but he looked positively beautiful to her when he said those words to her while smiling at her and only her, its' like he could touch her heart and leave a warm feeling that made her feel at peace with herself. It was bad enough that when he said that to her she resisted the urge to jump into his arms and relish the warmth. The kept their gaze on each other hoping this moment would last forever…
"Ehem" They broke their gaze to find all their friends looking with mischievous grins and some where making hugs while most of the guys made kissing noises.
"Hey guys is it time to go?" asked Hamtaro slightly blushing
"Yeah, its sunset, we should be leaving" said Maxwell
"Ok then, lets go" said Hamtaro as he and his friends went to the clubhouse. They hang out a little more until it was time to finally leave.
"Well, its getting late so might as well hit the hay" said Chappy as he and the rest of the group headed outside. As they were outside of the clubhouse, a cat had jumped down from a tree.
"Well, well, well, fresh meat" said the cat hungrily
"Oh no, not a cat, we have to had back!" shouted Maxwell
"You guys go, let me deal with the cat" said Hamtaro as he went to go face-to-face against the cat. This was the time to test out his new light powers. The rest of the gang went hide while Hamtaro distracted the cat, but stood close enough to hear them so they can rescue Hamtaro if necessary. The cat wasted no time as it lunged at Hamtaro. Right when the cat was a hand's reach from Hamtaro, a beam of light had erupted from the ground. The cat jumped back and shocked at what happened. The light disappeared and an image of a key appeared. Hamtaro looked at it for a minute and then took it.
"It seems you have a weapon, but that won't be enough to stop me from taking you and your friends" sneered the cat
"You touch a hair on them and I will make you pay" said Hamtaro sternly
"Whatever" said the cat as he lunged at Hantaro. All Hamtaro did was side step his attack and landed a good blow at the cat.
"Ahh! How did you do that?" asked the cat shocked
"Ha, never underestimate my heart. My desire to protect those close to me is stronger then your brute strength" said Hamtaro as he charged a fire spell and sent it to the cat. The cat jumped it easily.
"Ha, you aim-"
"Deep Freeze!"
The cat could not finish his sentence as he was frozen solid by Hamtaro's spell.
"Aerial Slam!"
Hamtaro had sent the cat flying across to a nearby house and the ice was shattered. The cat was too scared to continue so it ran away.
"Take that you dumb cat, no ever hurts my friends and that goes double for Bijou!" Hamtaro screamed as he regained his composure. He then sent the key away to his heart again to use it the next time he might need it. He looked around to see if there were any others who dared step into the battlefield with Hamtaro. Luckily there were none.
"Ok guys, it is safe to come out now!" said Hamtaro. Everyone came out, but where really surprised at what Hamtaro just did.
"Hamtaro, you were amazing how did you do all that?" asked Oxnard
"Yeah, that was amazing" added Bijou
"Well, I just tapped into the power of my heart and then it manifested it self into a key as my weapon and I was able to stop the cat" explained Hamtaro explained.
"Did you really mean all those things you said Hamtaro?" asked Bijou
"If I didn't then I couldn't save any of you, if I didn't then the key would have never appeared and I would be done for sure" Hamtaro said smiling. Everyone was still fascinated by the power of Hamtaro. This was the power of one's heart? It must have been the most beautiful power they had every seen. They all headed back to the clubhouse to hang out for the rest of the day. Some had to leave home since they had owners to worry about.
"Hey Bijou, mind if I walk you home?" asked Hamtaro
"No, I would love to Hamtaro" she gracefully accepted. They were walking down the woods nearing Bijou's home.
"Seems like a peaceful night, huh" commented Hamtaro trying to make a conversation
"Yes, it is wondrous, I thank you again for walking me home" said Bijou.
"No problem, just doing what my heart says" said Hamtaro as he looked forward.
"You really taken a liking to your heart"
"Yeah, well we are here, good night Bijou" said Hamtaro as he hugged her which caused her to blush cherry red from the close contact he provided.
"Y-yes, g-goodnight to you t-to" she stuttered. Hamtaro laughed and jumped off her window to go home. Bijou watched as he jumped from tree braunch to the ground and ran home.
"Oh Hamtaro. I hope this sudden change of your being is able to see how I felt for you for so long. Sleep well my night in shining armor." she said as she went to her cage. Hamtaro made it to his cage right before Laura came back from going out with her parents. Just when Laura went to sleep, Hamtaro looked at the moon shining down on him. He liked the moon because it had a beautiful white color; it reminded him of…Bijou and her beautiful glowing white fur.
"Hmm, this power, it did more then just grant me strength. I am starting to feel emotions that I never felt before…and I like the feeling. I will ask Bijou about it tomorrow" he said as he went back to his cage for a good night's rest.