Author's Note:
So much for updating as much as possible before I leave. -chortle- But we all saw that coming, didn't we? Well, I leave in two days, and I figured I should at least write something for you guys before my one month hiatus. (Not that I haven't randomly left for months before.) I'll be writing a lot while I'm over there, though, so at least I'll have something for you wonderful people when I come back. :D
A big thank you to ManonLeChat, Holly-Batali, Artificial Life Creator, Aiko110, xushi, Master Solo, and Jigoku-HI for reviewing the last drabble. And, of course, the lovely Air Sniper who reviewed every single drabble and left me a happy author with forty-five notices in my inbox. XD Seriously, you people are the reason why I keep writing.
Kaleidoscope
a Bleach (© Kubo Tite) drabble set
Theme #46
Candyland
Opening Song: "Innocent" - Our Lady Peace
"Giiiiin~!"
Gin instinctively cringed. He knew that tone of voice too well; it meant she wanted something, and it usually meant something bad (for him). Slowly turning to face the strawberry blonde, Gin mentally frantically searched for some excuse to get him out of whatever it was Rangiku was going to drag him into.
Sure enough, Rangiku was already standing before him, though instead of the usual mischievous smirk, she bore a grin that stretched from ear to ear. Clasped in her hands against her chest was a rectangular box with the word "Candyland" printed on it in obnoxious bubble print.
Once again, Gin had been completely knocked off guard, and confusion was clearly imprinted on his face. He tried not to be distracted by the strange candycane-like creature on the box as he shifted his questioning gaze from the box to Rangiku. "... Yes, Rangiku?"
"Look at what Mayumi-chan brought for me from the living realm!" she squealed excitedly, nearly jumping as she hugged the box even tighter to her chest.
He couldn't help but quirk a brow. "What is it?"
The grin on her face was replaced with a scowl, though it disappeared from view when she suddenly thrust the box towards his face. "It's a boardgame, duh! It's life... shougi or go, but better!" She pulled it back against her chest, this time revealing the same grin. "It's not as boring! Come on, Gin, let's play."
Gin rubbed his head, afraid to either accept or reject her offer. (If it was even an offer in the first place; most things were demands and orders with Rangiku.) He had never been a fan of shougi or go, though in all honesty this boardgame didn't look all that promising either. "Eh, I dunno, Rangiku, I got some stuff to do, and I don' really have the time—"
The sharp look she gave him told him that it definitely had not been an offer.
Sure enough, minutes later, Gin found himself sitting on his tatami mat with Rangiku adjacent to him and the board spread in front of them. Rangiku was fumbling around with the cards as he stared intently at the strange colored figures that were apparently supposed to symbolize him and Rangiku. Was there even a point behind this whole game...?
"Duuuuh," she had replied indignantly when he asked. "The first one to reach Candyland wins, hence the title! Really Gin, for a prodigy you can be really slow sometimes."
He chuckled. "Yea, well, tha's why I got you, Rangiku."
"Heh, damn straight. ... Hey, I get to be red, okay?"
Closing Song: "Right There Behind You (Mafia)" - Smashing Pumpkins
Word Count: 433
I just realized that I've had this drabble set for over two years. ... And that I still haven't reached fifty drabbles yet. XD I started this the summer going into my sophomore year with the intent of updating everyday, but it's now the summer going into my senior year and I have yet to complete this halfway. Hopefully I can get this done before I graduate.
Anyways, I love you guys so much! :3 I hope you all have a wonderful summer, and I shall see you/hear from you in July!