Panda –chan: here's the next chapter!!
Yame & Tokono: HURRAY!!
Pepe & Daichi: I think they're replacing us
r e l e a s i n g a deep sigh, Maiya brushed back her hair before slamming her head into the table. Guardian paper work was just so boring and if this important meeting didn't start soon she was going to go crazy! The sound of quick footsteps could be heard before Daisuke came into view, his gym bag hanging off his right arm while his school bag hung off the other. "Sorry I'm late! Soccer practice was longer than expected." Offering the gang and apologetic smile, he dropped his bags and climbing up the steps he collapsed into his usual seat.
As Maiya stared at the soccer player, she could feel her heart pounding inside her chest wildly and her face heating up. Dai –kun looks so handsome today! Kami, I can't control myself! She thought as she bit down on her lower lip and squeezed her hands between her thighs as her face darkened.
Pulling the Royal Garden's door open, Yame slipped inside and quickly padded up the walkway. "Yame's sorry for being late! She had to help stinky old Eru –senpai clean up the class!" She stated in her usual third person dialect. Scratching the back of her head, eyes closed she grinned broadly while the other Guardians minus Maiya stared at her. "That's okay Souma –chan…you can sit down."
Opening her eyes, Yame nodded and her gaze instantly landed on a flushed faced Maiya. Brows furrowing, she linked her fingers together behind her back and rocked back and forth on her toes. "Oh Maiya –chi! Why's your face all red and stuff?!" She sang and Maiya snapped out of her daze and glared at the eight year old, "Ayame!" She shouted as the said girl giggled and ran up the steps before plopping down in her seat beside Daisuke.
Clearing his throat, King's Chair Kenshin Hatomi stood up and stared at them all. "As you all know we the Guardians of Seiyo Academy are in charge of the annual Star and Moon Class Camping Trip." He stated and the others leaned back in their seats and gave the King their undivided attention. "As we all became aware of the fact that the camping trip is being held next week we have to start posting up the signup sheets so that the students can register…understood?"
"Hai!"
Tess raised her hand into the air and Kenshin's eyes landed on her, "yes Tess?" Placing her hand back down, she folded her hands together and stared at the King dryly. "Do we Guardians have to participate in such menial things?" Sora rolled his eyes while the others just stared at the Queen, was she serious?
"That is expected of us as role models."
"Then another question please…can I not show up on that day?"
Maiya couldn't believe what she was hearing. Had Tessa Hotori, Queen's Chair just refused to take part in a Guardian sponsored activity? This girl with her cute little doll features was something else, she obviously thought that the world revolved around her tiny little spoilt self! "Well, I think it's a great idea!" All attention turned to the purple haired girl who seemed to crack under all the attention. Blinking quickly, a large grin plastered itself onto Daisuke's face as he sat up straight. "Love your enthusiasm Maiya!" Instantly her cheeks flushed and she laughed lightly while scratching the back of her head.
"Thanks Daisuke –kun!"
"Yame –chan is the best…better than all the rest!"
Yame sang as she skipped down the street on her way home under the orange sky. Her footfalls were soft as he pigtails bounced about and Tokono rested on top of her head, laughing occasionally at her master's song. "I can't wait to see what mama cooked…better yet what she burned!" At that thought, she giggled and continued on her way towards home. Coming to the bridge, she spotted a lone figure sitting out by the lake and on closer inspection she spotted who it was seated on the lake front.
"Tessa?"
Picking up her pace, she ran down the slope and soon stood on the path with Tessa's back to her. Hands limp at her sides, all traces of happiness erased from her cute face. "Tessa –chan," she barely breathed as a soft breeze blew by whisking her bangs and cape with it. The small blonde girl looked back and stared at Yame with a tearstained face. "Yame –chan," her voice quivered and instantly the Ace felt sorry for the older girl. "Are you okay?" Tessa spun back around and placed her head between her legs. Eyes watering, Yame dropped her bag into the grass and approached the blonde. Settling down beside Tessa, Yame folded her legs up to her chest and stared out at the lake. It was silent between them as the lake's water rippled in the soft breeze, Yame didn't mind the silence and she wasn't about to break it to force Tessa to tell her what was bothering her.
"Why are you here?"
Looking sideways, Yame stared at the depressed girl as her tongue snuck out of her mouth. Shrugging, she wrapped her arms around her legs and rested her head on top of her knees. "Yame was on her way home and she just happened to see Tessa sitting out here all alone." She replied and Tessa didn't say anything, instead she just stared angrily out at the lake, "I hate it y'know…being Queen's Chair, I can't stand it." She stated in an icy tone and Yame's eyes widened as her head shot up. "What do you mean you don't like being a Guardian! We're all the best of friends!" Her voice was panicky as she flailed her arms about but Tessa paid her no mind.
"I don't care about that! I'm tired of being looked up to…I'm not a role model I'm just a kid who's trying to find herself desperately!"
She practically whispered the last part and all Yame could do was stare at her. Eyes softening, silence engulfed the pair before Yame got up abruptly earning herself the blonde's full attention. "Go for it Tessa –chan! Yame –chi's positive that you'll find yourself even if you have to give up being a Guardian to do it!" She encouraged flashing a large grin and striking a thumbs up while Tessa just stared at her wide –eyed.
"Yame –chan."
"I'm home!"
She shouted as she slammed the front door shut and slipped out of her shoes as her younger sister Eli toppled down the stairs smiling brightly. "Onee –chan!" Putting on a large smile, Yame slipped on her yellow house shoes and threw her pack into a foyer wicker chair. "Hey Eli how was your day?" She didn't wait for an answer, better yet she didn't expect one as she caught sight of her mum coming downstairs, brows knitted together. "Mama!" She shouted her face lighting up as she latched on like a sloth.
"Yame, how was your day?"
Pouting, she shrugged as her gaze landed on a wall with a family portrait, back when it was just the three of them; before the little devil Eli had been hatched. "Where's daddy, is he home yet?" At that Yaya let go of her daughter and folded her arms over her chest, a cute pout setting in. Yame stared up at her mum completely confused wondering exactly what was going on between her parents, "your father is going away for awhile…his soccer team is going to be spending some time in America."
As if she had been caught in the headlights of a giant oil truck, her eyes went wide and she stumbled backwards. Her dad was going to America and he was leaving them behind. Biting back her tears, she forced a bright smile onto her face, "I hope he has a great time in America!" She exclaimed holding a thumbs up at her mum before pushing by Yaya and quickly running upstairs. Collapsing onto her bed, she grabbed her pillow and squeezed it tightly against her chest as she stared at her yellow walls, eyes watering.
Panda –chan: there's another chapter!!!
Pepe: Yame –chan reminds me a lot of Yaya –chan!!!
Daichi: yup!! They are similar but…she does have a little Kukai in her. Didn't you see how she cheered up Tessa…yup totally Kukai's kid!!
Panda –chan: aw, they grow up so fast on you!!