Besarki: UGAWA! No, I don't know what that was. So I actually finished this chapter yesterday, but it was only a few days since my last update, and I didn't want to update yet so I held off on it and started chapter 5, which takes place in Russia. Speaking of which, are any of you living in Europe or know any of the countries well? I'm only sending Anna and Hana to places I know stuff about. I've been to Italy, I'm descended from Russians, I was in Paris for like 12 hours, and I know a little about England and Spain.
That means they're going to Russia (because there's absolutely no way to avoid it) and Italy for sure. Probably Spain since I know a decent amount of Spanish. England won't be hard...but I guess that's it. If any of you Europeans wanna help out the American with Europe, that would be great!
Anyway, this chapter is mostly dialogue. The first part has no description and therefore, is no one's POV. The second part flips back to Hana's POV. The bolded Hana indicates that we're back with Hana, Anna, and Naka-Oni.
By the way, I meant to reply to everyone's reviews...but I forgot...sorry. -.-;
Kay. Guess that's all.
Actually, no it's not. I lied. Quickly before we begin: I suck at writing guys above the age of ten. I'm horrible. Like, terrible horrible. Please forgive how awful I make you know who sound.
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If you cut me I suppose I would bleed
The colors of the evening stars (my darling)
You can go anywhere you wish cause I'll be there
Wherever you are (my darling)
(Wherever you are)
~The Technicolor Phase, Owl City
Anna...
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Anna...
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Oh, stop that. I know you hear me.
Kami, Yoh. It's like, two in the morning.
Sorry. You know I can only reach you when you're asleep.
I know.
So anyway, you're looking pretty well.
As always. You sound the same as usual as well.
Yup. Just me and a bunch of dead guys.
Don't give me that crap. You and your lovely brother are the only ones on that plane.
Hahaha. Yeah.
...
What?
You're an idiot.
As you've told me.
And your son's an idiot.
Oh, be nice to him.
I'm very nice to him. Nice for me, at least.
You don't give yourself enough credit.
Shut up, Yoh.
Sorry.
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What? You not saying anything?
I'm trying to sleep.
Kami, Anna! I haven't seen you in seven years!
But I talk to you almost every night! Hana wonders why I'm so grumpy in the morning, and it's not like I can tell him it's because his father keeps me up every god damn night.
Would you rather I left you alone?
Don't be ridiculous.
Then don't complain! Hahaha.
Bastard.
Hey!
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Anna!
You pick the worst nights.
Sorry.
And stop apologizing.
Sor-er, sor-no! Aw, crap.
Moron.
Hahaha.
You laugh too much.
No, you just don't laugh enough. C'mon, smile every once in a while. Hey, that rhymed!
It's hard enough taking care of one child. I can't handle a second one.
What, you pregnant?
Argh! I can't take your stupidity! And no, I'm not.
That's good, I guess...
You actually thought I might be? That would mean I was cheating on you, and you know I'd never do that.
Yeah, I know. I was just teasing.
Liar. You were worried.
Sorry. Most people would remarry after this long.
You and I were technically never married, Yoh. So it's a little difficult to remarry.
Are you trying to hint at something?
No. Just making a point.
Oh.
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Our talks are always so pointless.
Ha. I know.
Let's talk about something actually worthwhile for once.
Okay! ...Like what?
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Ha! I'm imagining your face right now, and it looks funny!
Act your age.
Which age? Physical or chronological?
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Anna?
I never thought of that.
Thought of what?
Yoh, I'm twenty three years old. What if you're resurrected at sixteen?
Oh, is that all?
This is a serious problem, Yoh.
You think? But listen to my voice. It's deeper than it used to be, so if that's me out there, then I bet I'll be twenty three, too.
Are you sure?
No, but why would just my voice change, you know?
That's true.
Oh, by the way, did you find out that you were 23 for sure?
No, I haven't found anything out about my past, but you know, I'm not really looking.
More important things to do?
Like rip Ryu and Tamao into a thousand tiny pieces?
Huh?
Did you know that Hana was in jail?
What?!
He was torturing some American tourists. Mistook them for thieves or something.
Oh, so then he was trying to be good. I bet he just got scared cause he didn't know English.
Yoh! Do not commend such behavior!
Why not? It's not like he meant any harm.
You're horrible.
Raaoowwr! I'm an oni! Hahaha.
Bastard! That wasn't funny at all!
Hehehe. Sorry, Anna. Couldn't resist.
Don't test me. Just because I can't control an Oo Oni doesn't mean I can't call them.
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...Yoh?
Ha! Scared you.
I'll kill you!
Hahahaha.
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Whoops. Gotta go, Anna. I'll talk to you later okay?
Fine.
Take care of Hana. I love you.
I love you, too. Goodbye, Yoh.
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Hana
"Kami! Why am I drenched?!" Kaa-san suddenly yelled, making me jump off of Naka-Oni's back and into the ocean in surprise.
"Thanks a lot, Kaa-san!" I angrily shouted, shaking my fist and growling. Thanks to her sudden outburst, now we were both wet. Darn it!
Within a moment, I felt my mother's arms pulling me out of them sea and back onto her spirit ally's hide.
"Sorry," She said quietly. To my surprise, she seemed completely fine even though just ten minutes ago she looked comatose. Unfortunately, I did notice a worried frown on her face.
"Were you crying?" She asked, stunned.
"No," I quickly lied, turning away from her. Darn, there must still be tear streaks down my face.
I wasn't about to tell Okaa-san, but when she didn't wake up this morning, I got really scared. No matter how many times I asked her and no matter how much I nudged her, she wouldn't wake up. For a few minutes, I honestly thought she was dead. It wasn't until I remembered that you don't breathe when you're dead that I realized that she was still alive.
After two hours, though, she still didn't get up. I got worried. If my mother got sick and died, then I'd be alone with no parents. Then, when Naka had to move to avoid a little land mass, and Kaa-san rolled off his back and into the ocean, I thought for sure she would drown. But then Naka picked her up and returned her to his back without an ounce of worry.
When I asked him what was wrong with her, his answer was "Rrrrrrrr" which unfortunately, meant nothing to me.
With no other option, I just sat on Naka's back and stared at her. It never occurred to me that this could be normal for her.
"I'm sorry, Hana," She said, hugging me to her. "Sometimes I communicate with the spiritual world in my sleep and lose track of time. I should have told you about that. I apologize."
"Hmph." I wasn't letting up. Kaa-san scared the crap outta me. She wasn't getting away with just a simple apology.
"Still mad?" I was turned away from her with my arms crossed and my eyes squeezed shut.
"Hmph!"
She smirked. "I'll make you a deal. If you forgive me now, then when you get a little older, I'll teach you how to communicate with ghosts who have already passed over."
I opened one eye just a little bit. "You promise?"
"Yes, Hana."
"Okay, fine. I forgive you this time...BUT DON'T DO IT AGAIN!"
"I'll do my best."
I nodded then turned around to look at the huge oni-turned speed boat. "You know what I think?"
"What do you think?" She asked, humoring me, I guess.
"I think you should teach Naka how to talk."
"Naka?" She repeated, the word rolling off her tongue.
"Y'Know, Naka...Naka-Oni."
"What?"
"Naka-Oni's too long! Plus, Naka sounds more like a name and less like a breed of dog."
"...Dog?"
"Work with me here, Kaa-san."
"..."
"NAKA! BARREL ROLL!"
"WHAT?!"
Poor Kaa-san.
In a quick motion, Naka made a quick 360 roll, dunking us both in the ocean then whipping us back above the surface.
My boisterous laughter filled the air. Behind me, Kaa-san was shaking with rage, but I didn't really care. Naka and I were pals now--partners in crime! So what that Okaa-san ultimately decided Naka's actions and could shoot down any plan I devised! I didn't care. Then again, I didn't care about much.
It'd work out somehow. It always did.
I grinned as a mischief-ridden plan formulated in my head. With a sudden laugh, I sprang and rammed into Kaa-san, knocking us both back into the water.
Okaa-san surfaced about the same time as I did, and did she ever look mad.
"Wah! Kaa-san's on a rampage!" I yelled, swimming back to Naka as fast as I possibly could.
"HANA!" She yelled, bolting after me.
Even though my life was probably in danger, I couldn't help but laugh like a maniac. These were the days I loved to have. The days I wouldn't trade for the world.
A plane away, a man was laughing. Laughing at us.
Besarki: That last line? Hana's POV, but Hana doesn't know that. Confusing, I know. But Yoh showed up! That counts for something, right? Meh. Believe it or not, I still don't have a defined plot. I know that we'll be goin' through Europe, but as of now, I only know two characters that will stand in Hana and Anna's way. Okay, so I know a little more than that. Up to now, it's sort of been character development. Next chapter will probably begin plot development, though. So enough of these oneshot-esque chapters, already! Bwa!