The tamers were going to have a party, it was decided. A party just for Henry's birthday. Julia had done most of the planning. It was decided it was going to be at a two-story banquet hall that had the dining room on the first level and a dance floor with a stage on the second level. There'd be caterers, waiters, and maids to take care of everything. And most importantly…there'd be NO parental supervision what so ever. This was very crucial to the plan that Julia had for this party. She noticed that ever since she'd left for Kyoto, Henry had been much more cautious and shy. Well, tonight, she thought, everyone's going to get to know the real him. The plans she had were also the reason Suzy, Ai, and Mako had not been allowed to come.
The big day soon arrived and everyone was dressed to kill. Here is what they wore:
Julia: Maya Red Tank and Madison Dark Wash Jeans
Ryo: Brandy Brook White Polo and Dark Wash Remsen Jeans
Rika: Isabel Green Cami and Erin Dark Wash Jeans with a white Kirsta sweater
Kazu: Deer Brook Destroyed Orange Polo and Kilburn Medium Wash Jeans (he also ditched the visor)
Alice: Shannon Brown Knit and Emma Dark Dirty Wash Jeans
Kenta: White Saddleback Mountain Polo and Remsen Medium Wash Jeans
Jeri: Amber Yellow Tank and Camille Denim Skirt
Takato: Deer Brook Warms Light Red Polo and Remsen Dark Contrast Jeans
Henry: Deer Brook Cools Navy Polo and Remsen Light Wash Jeans
(These are all from Abercrombie by the way. You can just go check it out on their site. I know, I know, I am obsessed.)
First to arrive of course, were the most punctual; Rika and Alice. They helped Julia finish setting everything up and in the meantime Ryo and Kenta had showed up as well. After them Henry showed, then Takato and Jeri. Of course, the last one to show up, half an hour late, was Kazu.
"Where have you been?! We've been waiting half an hour to start!" Julia screamed at Kazu. "Well, at least you dressed good."
"Sorry guys! But it's all Julia's fault!" Kazu said.
"How is it MY fault that YOU'RE late?" Julia asked, getting annoyed with Kazu.
"Well, some guys came up to me and wouldn't let me go until I told them where you where!"
"And did you tell them?" Julia asked, fearing the answer she knew was coming.
"Of course! They said they were your friends and didn't know where you were. So I told them."
Julia sighed, looking a bit shaken. "O-Ok Kazu. Just go inside and help us finish setting everything up."
"Hey" Henry said coming over to her. He'd seen her pale when Kazu mentioned what had happened. "You ok?"
"Yeah…Yeah! Of course!" She smiled reassuringly.
Just then the doorbell rang and Henry could've sworn he saw her blanch like a ghost.
"I'll get it." She said and walked off.
Henry decided to follow her. He stopped behind a wall so as not to be seen, but to still be able to see the door. Julia opened the door and there stood a tall guy, about Julia's age, with dark chestnut hair in a short cut, spiked in the front. He had tan skin and looked like a normal kid, if not for the terrifying sneer on his face.
"Julia," he smirked slimily, "are you having a party without me?"
"No Sasuke, it's my friend's birthday party."
"Oh, and I don't know this friend?" Sasuke eyed her suspiciously.
"No," Julia smirked, starting to feel more confident, "you don't know HIM."
She instantly regretted saying it when she saw the look in his eyes.
"Why you little!" He snarled, grabbing hold of one of her arms with his hand and raising the other in an aggressive slapping stance.
Henry had seen enough. This guy was going to get it if he laid a hand on Julia. He decided to enter calmly as though he had just arrived. He walked up beside Julia.
"Is there a problem?" he asked.
"Are you cheating on me you little slut?!" Sasuke had had just about all he could take. He grabbed both of Julia's arms and began to shake her. "Well are you?!"
"Hey! Hey! Break it up!" Henry yelled, giving a warning look to Sasuke. "Don't you know not to touch a girl?!"
"Oh yeah pretty boy? And just what are you going to do about it?" Sasuke snarled, releasing Julia and forgetting her.
Henry remained silent, only glaring at Sasuke. Sasuke growled then turned to Julia.
"I'm out of here." And with that he left.
When he was gone, Henry turned to Julia.
"Who was that?!" he asked.
"Wasn't it obvious? He's my boyfriend."
"No offence, but why would you want to go out with him?! He's nothing but trouble! And he almost hit you!"
Julia looked down. She knew Henry was right but it just wasn't as simple as that. She really liked Sasuke and she was sure he liked her too. He was just a little overprotective at times, that was all.
"He's just overprotective and a tad bit possessive." Voicing her thoughts.
Henry sighed. "Ok…it's your life but I just don't want to see you getting hurt."
"I know you mean well," Julia smiled, "but for now let's forget about it and go PARTY!"
Again, Henry sighed. He knew she wasn't going to give in and talk about it, so he figured he might as well have fun for a few hours. Little did he know, Julia's definition of fun was not the same as his.
The two walked to the dining room where a large table was set up with a silver and red table setting. There was a buffet full of food just across from the table. As soon as they reached the door though, Julia politely excused herself to the little ladies room, which was upstairs. Where she actually went though, was the dance room. She waited until she saw a familiar figure, then smiled, upon seeing said figure in the shadows of the room.
She smirked evilly and mischeviously as she spoke, "Did you bring it?"
"Oh YEAH," replied the voice, "these Tamers won't know what hit them."
"Excellent. No one needs to know my plan."
The voice laughed good-naturedly. "You are SO bad!" it chuckled.
"I know," Julia smiled, "But hurry up you fool! Or they'll start to suspect something!"
The figure in the shadows stepped out and revealed himself as Kazu. He smirked in admiration at Julia and her idea, then rubbed his hands together with an evil glint in his eye. "Alright, let's get this party started." He said as he removed a small package from his bag.
Julia began smirking as well, before resorting to a light cackling. "Excellent," she too said with an evil glint, "my plan has to work perfectly now. Ha! These tamers are a tad dense if they haven't suspected anything by now. Oh well, they'll soon find out just what my plan is."
CLIFFIE! What kind of plan are Julia and Kazu working on? Could it spell trouble for the rest of our tamers? Find out on the next chapter of Not Your Average Tamers Story! Don't forget to Review! )