Greetings, so I'm back from my hiatus, driven mostly by procrastination. I have a final paper due tomorrow that i haven't started and instead of starting, I'm writing this chapter. After hell week, i will try to continue writing this. During my hiatus, two things happened. FanFic seems to have changed, so it will take me a while to figure out where everything is and what these new tabs do. Second, all my beta readers disappeared on me, so if you were one of my original beta readers and wish to continue, email me, if you're a new beta reader send me a Personal Message with your email, it would be appreaciated. So let me stop rambling and get on with the chapter. Proof read by... me, so it may need cleaning up.
Forward: I don't own The Psychic Academy, though I wish to open one in the future. The wonderful Katsu Aki does. When her Characters do appear, they will be mentioned in the forward.
Psychic Academy: On the Other Side
Based on the popular Manga series by Katsu Aki
By Darkensea
Chapter 19:
One week passed by fairly quickly and Jynn and Moon were released from their suspension. They had managed to keep up with their school work thanks to the help of Jykelle and Soni. After Jynn could return to class he became as hard to find as Myria was. However he reminded them that their date for Saturday was still on.
Saturday morning Moon and Xaioto sat at the school gates. They had managed to secure passes to leave the campus, even though Xaioto was still uncertain about the brothers' plans for the day. Moon and Jynn did all the planning while they were still on suspension and said nothing to him about it.
He had asked Myria out when Moon returned and awakened them, and she graciously accepted. An action that Moon told him off for after Myria had disappeared. "You are suppose to choose the girl you want to go out with, not your flavor for the week." Xaioto didn't really care about the lecture or repeal his decision.
Myria appeared at the other end of the school yard and Xaioto smiled. He rose to greet her as she approached. A spiral of sand erupted between them as Yukeri appeared. The girls turned a greeted each other first before they approached their dates.
After greetings and formalities, Moon said, "Alright, let's get going."
"Aren't we going to wait for Jynn and Jykelle?" Xaioto asked.
"Jynn said he would meet us there, He has something to take care of before he can join us." Moon responded.
"Where exactly are we going?" Myria asked.
"That is our little surprise." He replied. Something about Moon had changed since he began hanging around with his brother. He had become a pretty smooth talker, and added a smooth hiss to his voice. It was hard to tell if it was aura manipulation or whether it was his vocal training. Xaioto reminded himself for the fifth time to ask Jynn about it, but forgot again long before they reached their destination.
The group found themselves in front of an amusement park. The girls were both stunned with amazement. "Jynn said they would be." Moon whispered to Xaioto. "It's brand new and only opened a week ago. Not many people know about and the news of its existence was kept from Academy students to keep them from skipping out of the academy to visit it."
"All my time here and I never knew about this place." Myria said.
"I can't wait to get on the rides." Yukeri said.
"We now have to wait for my brother." Moon replied quieting her. "Knowing him, this is going to be a flashy entrance." The group looked up and down the street for any sign of Jynn. There was nothing. The entire street seemed to be devoid of life.
A strong gust of wind picked up, as something appeared at the end of the street. The sound of a motorcycle slowly getting louder was heard. Jynn and Jykelle came speeding up the street on a Yamaha R1, the wind created from there speed blowing everything without substantial weight that they passed away. They skidded to a stop in front of Xaioto, creating a small twister of leaves. Xaioto and Moon looked at each other.
"Judges scores," Moon said. "Five"
"Five"
"Four." Yukeri added joining in.
Jynn and Jykelle dismounted the bike. "Greetings," Jynn replied.
"How did everything go?" Moon asked.
"Everything is ready, so we can just enjoy the day." He turned to Xaioto and gave a quick smirk. "Here's your passes for the park. He said holding up half a dozen armbands. These will let you get on any ride in the park. They weren't easy to get so you can thank me later."
"We have most of the group activities planed for later in the day so you two can go off and enjoy yourself. We will meet up around five for dinner and head out from there." Moon explained.
"Where are we going to meet?" Myria asked.
Jynn held up a map of the park and pointed to a large circular fountain in the center of it. "This seems like the best place, so we'll meet up here.
Everyone agreed and Myria and Xaioto watched Moon and Jynn be dragged away in different directions by their respective girlfriends. They look at each other for a moment before Xaioto offered her his arm. "Shall we?"
Myria took it and they headed off in the direction the other two didn't go. Despite it being a weekend the park was relatively empty. At points they felt they had the entire park to themselves and went for long periods with out seeing anyone else, and aside from running into both Jynn and Moon with their girlfriends on the spaceship, they barely saw the rest of their party. The ride administrators all appeared bored and extended ride durations just so they had some thing to do. As Xaioto sat across from Myria on the tilt n' whirl, he was happy he had brought her along. She was smiling and clearly enjoying herself. The reward of the hard work he had put in to free her and grant her the ability to hangout and talk to him freely. Her face held the smile he wanted to put there when her first met the defenders. It was the best reward he could of asked for.
After a several rides and light conversation, they stopped to rest for a while. Myria sat on a bench under a tree while Xaioto went to get them something to drink.
She was in a state of pure bliss. It was one of the first times she truly enjoyed herself since starting the academy. She watched Xaioto waiting at the vendor for their drinks. She could never thank him enough for what he did for her. His selfless care for others, had attracted her to him, and his soothing aura wouldn't let her go. She had completely fallen for him, but it was hard to read his feelings. His care seemed to be spread around equally. They had their moments where they felt together, and the golem held no restrain in showing her affection openly, but after Xaioto returned to normal he returned to keeping her at a friendly distance. He had never kissed her on his own will. That was something she planed to change today. Xaioto returned with their drink sitting next to her. She didn't hesitate in taking her straw and dropping it into his drink. He paused, analyzed the situation, then smiled softly and shared the drink.
"We have time for a few more rides before we have to go meet the others, anything in particular you want to do?" Xaioto asked when they had finished and rested a while.
"I want to ride the ferris wheel before we leave."
The view from the top of the ferris wheel was breath taking. The park was on the other side of the hill from the academy, the view was completely different from the one they were used to off the school roof. They look out over the ocean and beach sparkling in the afternoon sun. As they sat looking out over the wondrous view, Mryia took Xaioto's hand and slipped it around her waist. He looked at her for a moment before pulling her closer and embracing her fully. She leaned against him and smiled.
"You know," He started. "Back when I first started her, that was all a wanted to see you do. You didn't use to smile much and I started the whole quest to free you so we could hang out like this, and I could see you smile."
"Until you got here I really had no reason to smile."
"And now?"
"Now... Now I don't want to stop smiling."
"Your welcome."
Myria fell silent for a moment, then said. "Xaioto..." She paused. "Kiss me."
Xaioto looked down at her, her jade eyes sparkling. He smiled softly, pulled her into his lap and kissed her.
They arrived at the fountain to find the rest of the group had already gathered. Jykelle and Yukeri were having a debate over something while the brothers sat back and watched. It appeared that they had decided not to get involved in the girls affairs.
"Sorry for being late." Myria apologized.
Yukeri and Jykelle stopped bickering and looked at her, they took place on either side of her and dragged her away from Xaioto. Starting a new conversation. Xaioto joined the boys by the fountain.
"Now the real fun begins," Jynn said to them.
The group left the park and followed Jynn on a short walk through the city. The sun had started its decent, and light winds blew in from of the ocean creating a chill to the warm day. The town was often affected by the ocean winds, but with the academy on the other side of the hill, it was rarely realized by the students. They walked in couples, drawn closer together by the cold winds. Jynn and Jykelle led with Xaioto and Myria in the center. Each couple chatting independently on various topics.
"So with the defenders dispersed and a legendary reputation around campus, what does the mighty Xaioto of the mist plan to do now?" Myria asked teasing. "You have no reason to fight any more and no one to fight anyway, do you really need to risk your life anymore with training and what not."
"Well despite all I did, I still don't have an offense or much of a defense, So I will train until I have both." He paused. "And what do I plan to do now... Everything I can to keep you smiling." He traced his finger down her side making her jump. "So your a little ticklish, interesting."
They arrived at a shady looking building in what looked like an abandoned parking lot. Jynn knocked on the large metal grate and it began to open. A guy inside greeted him and directed him to an to what looked like a crate elevator.
"Jynn, Where are we and what are we doing here?" Xaioto asked.
"Just trust me, I have things planned out." The elevator opened and they found themselves on the roof of the building. There were three tables set for two, lined along the railing. A buffet of food was arranged along the left railing. "This is our dinner." He stated proudly as the girls gasped.
"Look at the View," Yukeri stammered. The building was pretty high on the hill looking down over the rest of the town and out over the ocean. The colors of sunset had begun to take over the sky and reflected of the ocean water. Light winds blew in adding a nostalgic feeling to the air.
A day at the amusement park followed by nice dinner overlooking the sunset on the ocean. If they had learned anything that day it was that Jynn knew how to plan a date. After they had finished there meals and where walking back towards the elevator, Xaioto asked him. "How did you pay for all this?"
"The day is not over yet, now we have to sing for our supper, or in this case play."
They got off the elevator on a different floor and found themselves in some sort of club. The room was bathed in the orange glow of flames and electrical torches were placed around the room to provide light. The tables were arranged around the center of the room to created a dance floor in the center of the room. The table were covered in Fire print tables cloths and each held a candle in the center. At the front of the room was a small stage where several musicians were playing a lively jazz number. Jynn led the group to a table near the stage and then disappeared with Moon to get the girls some drinks. The building was a Jazz club. Jynn had led them through the service entrance not to ruin the surprise to early. They sat and enjoyed the rest of the performance. After the number ended, one of the muscians thanked the audience and introduced the next group.
This young group of talent are three students from the NPA who cut class just to entertain you tonight, so please give a warm welcome to the Crescent Moon.
A spot light fell on thier table, and Jynn and Moon rose.
"Three students?" Xaioto asked.
"Yeah, your part of this too." Moon Replied, "Don't you think I know you were learning to playing my bass."
"I was but I'm not that good yet."
"Don't Worry, I could cover your mistakes with my aura, the only thing is, if you mess up don't stop."
"Isn't that cheating?"
"Hey, I said I could, not I would."
They took the stage and started playing. The brothers on their wind instruments, and Xaioto on the bass guitar. It was all improvisation, the way they played when they were at school, hanging out on the roof. Light and spirited just playing how they felt. Xaioto could sense the conversation between the brothers with their instruments, closed his eyes and sensed the wind.
"Today went well," Moon said. "Even Xaioto looks like he has settled his love affairs."
"Where were you for that kiss?" Jynn asked.
"The top of the roller coaster, it was hilarious. So we are approaching the top of the roller coaster's drop and Yukeri points to the ferris wheel and said 'look, it Xaioto and Myria.' So we watch them all cuddly on the wheel and just as they kiss, we drop. They distracted us from preparing for the drop. Yukeri screamed so loud I had to throw a silence field around her."
Jynn laughed. "I was in the car on the other side of the wheel. We saw when they got on and just wanted to see how far they had progress. It looks like they are a couple now."
"Mission accomplished."
Xaioto went into a dramatic and furious bass solo, hoping to tell the brothers to go to hell. They laughed at him. Frustrated he end the song, planning to tell them off when they got back to the table. The room erupted in applause, and cheers for encore rose. He was so caught up in the musical conversation he forgot they were preforming. He smiled and looked at his friends, then at the table where their girls watched on, his eyes settled on Myria. He was just happy to have friends and be able to be out with them freely.