Yame: we're back with a few more chappies!!!
Pepe & Tokono: YAAH!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!
Diachi: I guess P-chan's exams are all over!!!
Yame: well here's the next chappie…please enjoy!!
s p r i n g was finally here and with it a brand new school year. Yame sat on the living room floor between her mum's legs getting her hair combed for her first day of fourth grade. "Excited?" Yaya probed as she tied the red and black striped ribbons in the young girl's hair who grinned and nodded energetically, "yup, yup…I can't wait to see who's in my new class!" She said as she pressed back and watched her morning cartoons. She was already dressed in a clean and crisp uniform, her white knee highs were pulled up over her knees and her Royal cape was folded neatly and rested at the top of her mum's chair. If it was anything, Yame was more than excited about the beginning of a new year; so much that she had woken up her mum so that she could leave early for a change.
A loud yawn could be heard as Kukai trudged down the stairs still dressed in his night wear; hair a total mess. "Morning," he greeted and Yame looked back causing Yaya to have to retie her ribbons. "Hi daddy," she squealed and one look at her glowing face and neat uniform placed a grin on Kukai's face. "Looks like my little Yame's now a fourth grader hmm?" Yame giggled and Yaya brushed any tangles out of her daughter's bangs, "yea…I can't wait!" She announced and nodding Kukai plopped down onto a couch and yawned loudly, "that's good."
"All done Yame –chan," with that she popped up and tugging on her pigtails grinned and twirled on her heels. "How do I look? Good right?" She giggled and Kukai quirked a brow, "no –not really." He replied and Yame stopped twirling and staring at her dad she tugged down on her eyelid and longed out her tongue.
Laughing, Yaya leaned back and watched as the eight year old tackled her dad who just laughed. And as if something had hit her like a lumber truck; Yaya popped up and clapped her hands together giddily. "I almost forgot –pictures! Don't you go anywhere I'll be right back with the camera," she squealed in delight as she jetted out of the living room and into the den for the camera. Identical groans emitted from Kukai and Yame and leaning back and into her dad she fiddled with the hemming of her skirt.
"Why do I always have to take pictures?"
"Because your mum's crazy and it's a tradition past down from the psychotic Yuikis."
"I got the camera!"
After being bombarded with enough pictures to last a lifetime, Yame and Tokono were finally out of their house and on their way towards Seiyo Academy. "What are we planning to do this year Yame –chan?" The small varsity chara asked eyes gleaming with excitement and giggling, the redhead offered her a small shrug of her shoulders. "I don't know – I was thinking of maybe going for the soccer team but that might not be such a grand idea." She mumbled but Tokono completely disagreed, "of course you can do it! You're Ayame Souma…if it's anything, you can really kick butt at soccer!" Staring at the frantic chara Yame giggled and came to an abrupt stop and stared at her shoes causing Tokono to worry.
"You're right Toko –tan so –let's both do our best this year 'k?" Looking up, Yame flashed a broad grin and eyes widening and becoming watery Tokono nodded in agreement. "Right Yame –chan!" That said, Yame hopped twice before she took off in a quick pace towards the school gates.
The front lawn of Seiyo was swarming with jittery kids excited about making it to beginning of a new school year. As Yame squeezed her way to the front of the crowd surrounding the bulletin board she skimmed through the fourth grade class assignments and found her name under the fourth grade star class she also spotted Kimiko's name and a wave of guilt shot through her. She hadn't really seen Kimiko since that day she had found out about her having a Guardian chara and she had ran off so quickly. Shaking off the guilt, Yame squeezed her way out of the crowd and headed for the school building.
Just about everyone from her third grade class was in her new class and Yame couldn't help but grin, sure there were a few new faces but Yame knew everyone; being a Guardian had its advantages after all. Glancing around the room Yame's gaze landed on the chattering duo Sasha and Rin who were surrounded by fan boys and even fan girls. Groaning at the thought of being in the same class again, Yame dragged her body towards an empty desk at the front of the class and pulling out the chair she made to sit down but someone tugged on her wrist.
Turning to look back, her eyes widened and she grinned broadly. There standing behind her was Hinta; and he was grinning eyes crinkling into a smile. "Hi Yame," he greeted and letting go of her arm Hinta rocked back and forth on his heels while Yame latched her fingers behind her back and cocked her head to the side. "Hi Hinta! We're in the same class this year?!" She asked and Hinta nodded as his gaze ran over her frame taking it in quickly. "You're not wearing your cape –why?" Yame giggled as she twirled on the balls of her feet before plopping down into her new seat and tapping her fingers against the desk.
"We don't have to wear it all the time silly –only if Kenshin wants us to wear it but not today," she explained and Hinta nodded before he settled down beside her and offered a small smile. "I think you're just as cute today – y'know like how you were before you joined the Guardians."
A dark blush crossed over Yame's cheeks as she looked down at her lap and silence fell over them both. Hinta was telling the truth, Yame had never been seen without her Royal cape ever since the day she had joined the Guardians, but today was different; it was the first day of a new semester and her cape was neatly folded and tucked deep in her school bag. "Hey we can be the best of friends this year – like we used to be!" She squealed and Hinta nodded smiling as Yame began to giggle and his cheeks flushed faintly, maybe this year he'd finally tell her how he felt. The class door slid open and Yin –Sensei stepped in a friendly smile adorning her aging face. "Hello there darlings! Well we're going to have an interesting year aren't we?!" She chirped and all the fourth graders smiled and settled into a desk.
Kimiko raised her head up off her desk and ran a hand through her messy dark hair. She didn't seem to hear a single word that her new teacher had said as her gaze landed on Yame and groaning she smashed her head into her hands. Once class was over, Kimiko got out of her seat and picking up her black and purple messenger bag she slipped it on and headed out of the classroom. Stepping out into the hall, someone smashed into her side and 'eeping' she tumbled to the floor. Rubbing her butt, she squeezed her knees together tightly; hair spilling into her face.
"So sorry…didn't see you there –it's all my fault!"
Opening her eyes, she stared at the brown haired blue/green eyed cutie Hinta Moshi who grinned apologetically getting to his feet and holding out a helping hand as Kimiko just stared at him. Blinking a few times, a slight blush crept onto her cheeks before she took his hand and he pulled her up with ease. "I'm really sorry about running into you like that," he apologized again rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly and Hikari who floated beside her ear grinned broadly. Looks like Kimi –chan actually might stand a chance with Hinta –san. "It's okay…I really should have been paying more attention to where I was going." She apologized shaking her head in disagreement earning a small smile from the brunette.
"I don't think we've ever met –name's Hinta Moshi!" Blush darkening, Kimiko nodded and bit down on her lower lip, "I'm Kimiko Haruka," she introduced and Hinta grinned broadly. "Nice to meet ya Kimiko –well, I'd better be on my way." That said, Hinta hoisted his bag onto his shoulder before offering her another grin and jetted off down the hall. "Oh yea, I think he likes you Kimi –chan!" Hikari shouted as she danced about in front of the girl's face and averting her gaze she stared down at her black loafers before scuffing them into the wood before she looked up at her chara; face as red as a tomato now.
"Quiet down Hikari…it was just an accident –nothing more or nothing less."
Humming and skipping, Yame made her way towards the Royal Garden and as she neared it someone shouted her name. Whipping around on her toes, her large green orbs landed on the jogging form of Daisuke and she found herself staring. He looks so cute without his cape on, she thought as her jaw hung open and her gaze grew hazy. Smiling broadly, Dai came to a stop in front of her and ruffled her hair causing her to jolt out of her thoughts and a deep rosy blush stained her cheeks as she smiled softly up at him. "Hey there –it's good to know that I'm not the only one running a little late," he teased and giggling Yame looked down at her red shoes as she tried to calm the rising bluish on her cheeks.
"Hey Tokono," Juugo greeted and grinning the varsity chara floated towards the novice chara and high –fived him as she shouted 'hi –hi Juugo –kun!' "Well, we'd better head inside before we're even later!" And that said – or more like shouted, Daisuke took hold of Yame's hand and head snapping upwards she stared into his dancing chocolate brown eyes, heart thudding loudly in her ears. I think I might be falling for Dai –kun. Tugging, he pulled her into the garden their footsteps quick and light and they soon came to a stop.
Looking up, Maiya stared at the two and after waving slightly at Daisuke she brushed back her bangs and pointed behind a bored Sora. "Just in time…King Kenshin's got a ginormous announcement to make." She announced and Daisuke nodded as he flashed her a charming smile causing her cheeks to flush. Releasing Yame's hand, he stared at her for a moment earning a curious brow raise from Sora and a deep frown from Maiya before the brunette bounded up the steps and plopped down into his seat and reached for a brownie. Looking at the redhead who still stood at the end of the steps gazing up at him as if in a daze, he grinned.
"Guess you don't want any of these yummy lookin brownies huh?!" And snapping out of her daze, she grinned and nodded tightly before hopping upward and plopping down in her chair while Dasuke leaned back and offered a small smile and Maiya frowned slightly at the younger girl.
After a few more minutes, the garden's door opened and Kenshin entered with a strangely snobbish looking brunette treading behind him. Raising their heads and studying her closely Maiya instantly recognized her as Porla Ryuma from the fifth grade moon class, but what was she doing in the Royal Garden? Only Guardians and special guest were allowed – then it hit her like a ton of bricks. Kenshin cleared his throat before gesturing to the girl behind him, "this is Porla Ryuma…she's in the fifth grade moon class with Hotori –san and she's also our new Queen's Chair." Silence slammed into everyone in the garden as they stared at the thin brunette –not even flinching when Maiya's tea cup hit the floor and shattered into a million pieces. It had happened –Tessa Hotori had been officially replaced. This was something none of the Guardians had been ready for –at least not yet.
Panda –chan: there you go another chappie after years!!! Lol oh and Dai did you finally see it??? It's the new school year!!
Daichi: YES!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!! And because you finally put it in I'll call you P-chan until the next chap k???
Panda –chan: uh sure what ever you say Daichi!!
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