Summary: Yoh, together with his friends, is on his way back to Funbari where a Big Celebration awaits. It's fun travelling, especially with friends until you realize that there is something quite wrong with your beloved bride to be. What will Yoh do? And who is the mysterious girl at the very beginning? Hmmm. You'll soon find out.
Here… here… The Next chap is finally up… Hope you'll like it!
Chapter 2
Somebody's running after me. It's already dark. The night finally covers the last remaining light my eyes can see. The still darkness of it crept up within me sending chills over my body. I can't stop. If I do that, I'll be killed. NO!I do not fear for myself… I fear the life of the sleeping infant in my arms, sleeping, not aware of the danger we are in. No! I can't just stop. Even if I die of exhaustion. Even if I die of hunger. I would never stop. I won't.
DUM! DUM! DUM! Giant footsteps echoed, disturbing the stillness of the night. I looked up and saw the moon peeping down on us. I prayed silently, Please, guide us, please drive him away. Please save us. PLEASE!!! Night should be cold but no. That is not the case, for the heat I feel and the sweat I sense trickling down all over my body just won't let me feel it. I am running like a girl out of her wits. Running, walking, stumbling. My feet are numb. I can now feel the fatigue eating my body alive… But NO! I will not stop. I have to move forward. I have to escape this nightmare. Oh! I wish this is just a nightmare, a very bad dream where I can wake up. But no! It is not. For up until now I can still hear the low grumbling of it. It's there, creeping in the night.
Thump. Thump. Thump. I can feel my heart beat race with every step I make, with every thundering growl from the creature running after me. Thump. Thump. Thump. I kept on running not looking back. Every movement I sensed around me sends me an uncontrollable fear. I can feel the quake of the ground because of the heavy footsteps of the creature. What do you want from us? I continued to run, losing hope by the minute when it happened.
I heard the deep, threatening sound made by the creature; a grumbling sound. But where? Where is it now?
No!!!! I heard myself scream. I just heard it roar a while ago and the next thing I knew, It's right in front of me. I stepped back. I feel my self trembling and shaking and I suddenly lose all the strength and fell on my knees. The demon stepped forward. It roared in front of me, as if asking for permission to kill both of us. The child in my arms whimpered as it was seized by the hideous, gigantic creature with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns growing from its head.
"No!!!!" I cried. "Not him! Please! Not him! I beg you! Don't! Don't kill him! Have mercy!" I pleaded knowing that this creature will never hear me out. It has no mind. Its eyes shows no mercy.
Nnnnoooooo!!!!!
The intense red and orange hues of the sky greeted Anna as she walked out of the house. Finally, we're going back home. I missed Funbari. I missed the normality of life we experienced living there. She saw the four legendary warriors waiting for her fiancé and her. No one would probably think they were really strong shamans because of how they act right now.
She looked around and saw that there were many shamans waving goodbye to all of them. She noticed the Patch tribe just a few blocks from the house they occupied these last few days.
They'll probably say their goodbyes to their King. I thought as I looked for the person in question. And there he is, looking as carefree as ever. Not even thinking of his image. Who does he think he is, just a commoner?? He's now a king, for crying out loud.
"Miss Anna's looking at you, Yoh-dono," he heard his guardian spirit whispered in his ears. "Really?" he smiled and turned his head to her direction. She started but did not do anything to acknowledge that she saw him look at her. Silva approached her, so she shifted her attention to him. Hehe it looks like he's trying to sell something. He haven't change at all.
His gaze turned back to his fiancée, looking really irritated. Her frown gradually increased every time Silva offers her one of his products. She is still beautiful even when she's frowning. Her hair glows under the heated gaze of the early morning sun, while the gentle breeze kissed its delicate golden strands as it pass by. And there it is. Her Legendary Left. She's really pissed off now. Haha Anna will still be Anna no matter what happen, and no matter who she's talking too. Be it the Shaman King or the Patch Tribe Committee. He thought as he saw Silva's well built form flew meters away from where he was moments ago.
Yoh, as well as his friends, walked towards Anna.
"Anna, let's go. The tribe is waiting for us." Yoh said.
"…."
"We're leaving now, Goldva," Yoh said. "Will you be coming at Funbari for the celebration?" The Shaman King, together with his friends and Fiancée bid their farewells to the tribe and to the smiling faces of the good people of Patch.
"We are not that sure, we have plenty of things to do and it should be done right away." Goldva replied.
"We'll go ahead, then. I'll be back after a month." Yoh said grinning widely.
"Have a safe trip, Shaman King," Silva said, right cheek still swollen because of the phantom left hand slap from Anna.
The tribe and the people of Patch wave their goodbyes, as the started their Journey back home. "It has been a very long and strenuous tournament to all of them," Goldva said. "They deserve to have a little break."
"Lucky thing, we have Morty here to save the day," Ren Tao said irritably. They were waiting for the van Morty asked from his father. They were now a mile away from the Patch. After learning that there were some problems with reservations, Anna commanded the guys to take the things and luggage. She was really pissed that she asked them to bring those and walk ahead of them. They were now resting for a bit when they saw the girls on the Anna's shikigamis, Zenki and Kouki.
"I told you to make sure of the reservations, to double check it, but all you can think of is just to stuff food inside that worthless stomach of yours!" Ren Tao continued glaring at Horo Horo, a red smokelike exhalation surrounding him, threatening to burst in full force.
"I already checked the reservations several times. Don't blame me, It's not my fault—"Horor Horo said.
"Oooohhh…. And whose fault it is, huh? Boro boro? Ours? Who do you think—"
"Hey guys! Chill! Don't fight over these small matters. What's done is done, besides I already got us a van right? All is well that ends well, just like what Shakespeare said." Manta blurted out, not wanting the two shamans to continue their fight. They were actually having this fight from the Patch Village up until now. And he knew that if Anna hears about this they will surely be in big trouble. Speaking of which, the ice princess gracefully stepped down from Zenki.
"Where's the van now, Shorty?" she asked, voice as chilly as ever.
"Just a few minutes away, Anna," Manta said.
"Okay, just call us, we'll be at the other side, Tamao really needs to take a rest," Pilika said.
"Hai!" Manta answered. He looked back at Ren and Horor Horo and they were still glaring silently at each other. Well, to tell you the story, a few days ago, Horo Horo called a jet line for a reservation. Unfortunately, the one who took the reservation misunderstood the date of the reservation. Instead of the jet arriving three days after the call, it will arrive three weeks after. When they asked if they could have it today they said that all the jet were already reserved today so there was no choice but to cancel it. They can't wait that long for the jet to arrive. Aside from Anna's wrath, Yoh's family was waiting for them so they really need to go as soon as possible.
"Oh! There it is!" Manta exclaimed as he saw a very big white van, owned by their family, coming into view. Yoh heard this and jumped down from the tall tree he was sitting at. "Really?" he asked.
"Wow! It really is big manta," Ryu bellowed.
"It is actually one of the creations of Oyamada Group." Yoh said. "Well, I have to go now and call the girls." He said as he dash off to where Anna and the rest of the girls are.
"Anna! The van is here!" Yoh cried, looking out of breath because of running.
"It's about time." Anna said to the other girls.
"Yey!" Pilica and Tamao were clearly overjoyed. "Let's go! I can't wait to see it. They said that it has a kitchen and a bathroom in it." Pilica added.
"Miss Anna, M-Master Yoh, L-let's go," Tamao said stuttering after seeing that Yoh was looking at them.
"They are all waiting."
"We'll catch up," Anna said, while Yoh looked at her with a frown.
"What's the matter Anna?" he asked.
"…" there was no answer. She just sat there.
"Anna…?" he continued with a questioning look and sat by her side. "Is there anything…"
"Let's go," he heard Anna said before he could even finish his questions. They were walking when he heard her voice again, "What's Shorty's plan? We won't arrive at Japan just using a van, no matter how big it is."
"I think we will just have the van for today up 'till tomorrow morning." He said. When she did not say anything, he continued saying, "Manta already called his father to send the Jet you used before. Do you still remember it? Unfortunately it won't be here until tomorrow so we need an alternative transportation vehicle. We'll just have to have the van 'till tomorrow."
"Well, if that's the case, that would be good then." She said. By the way get those luggage beside Kouki and bring them over to the van. Don't try to ask for help." She said because he saw Yoh about to call his friend for help.
"But Anna, I can't…" Yoh was about to complain when Anna glared at him and said, "No buts, Asakura! Just do it!" Yoh walked towards the shikigami looking crestfallen. Anna's so harsh. She won't even let Ren and the others help me. Huhu. I am wearing these heavy weight straps she told me to wear. It's so he—avy…
"Yoh!! What are you still doing there?! Be quick or else…" he ran towards where his wife-to-be was standing. "Yeah! Yeah! I'm off!!"
I did not know we are here already. What time is it? I looked around my room and noticed that Yoh's Family was inside my room. Master Kino… I heard my own voice cracked the deafening silence of the room. I can sense the worry and the stress they were feeling. Master Yohmei… Miss Keiko… Master Mikihisa… Why are you all here? I asked. They were all just looking at me. I saw Master Kino's lips move but I did not hear the words she was saying. I searched for Yoh but I did not see any sign that he had been here. "Yoh…" I whimpered. Where is he? They were all telling me something but I cannot hear them.
This time Mikihisa stood and walked towards the door. I sensed his anger. What's happening? I don't understand. Master… I looked at Master Kino but she just looked back at me with sorrowful eyes.
Yoh… I continued to call for him. I felt my own lips move and hear myself say, "Does he know about this?"
Keiko stood and took small strides towards me. She put her hands around me, as she's trying to comfort me. I looked up to see her face and saw tears flowing down her cheeks. Why are you crying?? Please… please tell me. Tell me what's happening. Tell me, Miss Keiko.
Then the wooden doors of my room suddenly opened. I saw a couple enter my room. I am shaking.I realized. I am afraid; I don't want to see them. But then, Master Kino's lips moved again and found that my head turned to the direction where the couple was standing. I gasped… I realized that they have no faces. They were just standing there. I felt Keiko's hand helped me get on my feet and guided me towards the couple.
"No!!!!" I heard myself scream. "No!!!!" I felt hot tears flow freely down my cheeks I called for the last person who I know will never let me down. The person who I know will help me no matter what happen.
"Yoh!!!! Don't let them, please!!" then all went black. Suddenly, I felt safe and the warmth spreading like a fire inside me and around me, enveloped my whole being like a cozy blanket.
"Don't leave me…" was the last words I heard myself utter.
"Yoh…" I opened my eyes. Did she just call me? "Yoh…" I saw Pilica by my side, crying. I quickly sat up and asked her, "Why are you crying?"
"Yoh… Anna… S-she's—...A-ann" Pilica's voice was broken by every sob.
"What happened?!" I asked as I started to run towards the van, not even waiting for her to answer. What happened to her? Anna…I run towards the white van where I left her a few hours ago, sleeping. What could've happen to her.
We camped out for tonight to have some rest. I decided to let the girls sleep in the van. The boys, together with me, slept outside, in the tepee that the tribe gave us. I quickly got into the van and went straight to Anna's room. Tamao and Manta was trying to calm her down but she kept on thrashing, whimpering and crying. "No!!!"
I was shocked to see her like this. To see my headstrong itako so fragile and reduced to tears. I can't move, transfixed to what I was seeing.
"Yoh!" I heard manta called me. "Do something! We can't hold her still. She's too strong for us!"
"Yoh!!!!!!" That's it. She called me, screaming. "Yoh!!!" she's crying, thrashing, as if she does not want anybody to touch her. One moment, I was just standing by her door, looking stupid and foolish. Another moment, I'm already by her side. I did not even know how I got there. Just hearing her whimpering voice say my name is enough to awaken every consciousness in me.
Tamao and Manta backed off, giving me space to hold her. She kept thrashing, kicking and screaming. "What happened?!" I asked Tamao.
"I don't know, Master Yoh. I just woke up and heard her gasping. It's like she's having a hard time breathing. I tried to wake her up, but she started to thrash about. I was so scared so I woke Pilica up to ask for your help." She said with tears in her yes.
"I'll go out, Yoh. I'll ask for…" Manta was cut off by Yoh's look.
"No Manta, I don't want anybody to know about this. Can I trust you, guys?" I asked. Tamao, Manta and Pilica nodded in unison. I know Anna wouldn't want anybody to know about this.
"Yoh!! Don't Let them! Please!" I carried her in my arms and put her on my lap as I sat down on her bed, embracing her, whispering assurances.
"No… I won't let anyone harm you. Sssshhhh… Ssssshhhh… I am here, Anna" lulling her to a peaceful sleep. "I am here. Don't worry."
Her hands snaked around my neck while she sobbed, still sleeping. "Don't Leave me…" I heard her say.
"No, I won't." I promised.
"Yoh, we'll go out." Manta said. Thanks, I want to be alone with her.
"Okay, you can sleep in my tepee guys. And, sorry about this. But, please don't tell anyone." They nodded in response to my silent plea and quietly walked out of the room, closing the doors.
I put her back under the covers, but as I was tucking the blanket, I saw a tear trickled down her cheek.
"Is it okay if I sleep here, Anata?" I asked, knowing she won't hear my question. I lay down beside her, pulling her to me as I did. "I won't ever leave you, Anna, Don't worry." I felt her left hand on my chest and heard her sweet sigh. I smiled. Anata, sleep tight. I am and will always be here with you. I thought, kissing her gently and lightly on her lips.
"I won't go anywhere without you…"
It's so hot. I felt the sweat trickling down the side of my face. I jerked my eyes open as I sensed a warm calloused hand wiped the sweat away. I felt all the heat I was feeling awhile ago rise up on my face. Hazel eyes gazing at me. Why is he here? He closed his eyes like he was just about to sleep.
"Yoh?..." I asked.
"Hmmm..???" he grunted, acknowledging my question. "Are you hungry?" he asked, slowly opening his eyes. He brushed the golden strands of my hair, which was covering my eyes, away.
"Uhmm…" that is not what I want to ask him. Why is he here, in my room, and on my bed. Looks like he spent the whole night here.
"Wait, I'll just cook something for you." He whispered, grinning, pinching my nose as he did. "What do you want for breakfast?" he asked, that dopey grin still plastered on his face.
I just stared at him, surprised by this sudden change in his actions. Did something happen last night? Why is he acting like this? And why is his arms around me. He's just so close… no he's way too close. Closer than I would want him to be and what I would allow.
"Why? Do I have dirt on my face?" he asked touching his face like the klutz he is. He he. he's so cute. I noticed there were black bags under his eyes. Didn't he sleep last night?
"No, " I said, not letting him see the turmoil he's causing inside me this early. "Nothing." I added.
"Oh, okay. He he" he smiled at me. I wonder what he's thinking. Tch. So mysterious. I could never get enough of the puzzles you're throwing at me, Yoh Asakura.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him; I can't help it. I am just too curious.
"Huh?" he asked still staring at me. His hands caressed my cheeks as he smiled. What is going on with that mind of yours??
"Are you deaf?" I asked through clenched teeth. He doesn't look like he's going to answer me. " I asked you what you're doing in my room, at this time of the day, you moron!" I whispered menacingly.
"Oh, that…. Hehe" was his only answer, closing the distance of our faces.
"……….." He kissed my nose lovingly but did not answer my question one bit.
"……….." Do you really want me to go insane?? Ugh!!!!!!
"……….." he looked at me again and smiled. Gggrrrrrrrrrr!!!! ASAKURA!!!!
"WHAT?!!!" I asked him again, shouting this time. You are irritating me again.
He released me from his warm embrace, got off from bed and stood up. "Nothing," he smiled again. "I just want to see my beautiful Anna as soon as I wake up. Hehe." He said smiling brightly down on me. Soon after that, he added, "Well, I can't stop myself." with a last apologetic look at me, he turned his back on me and faced the door saying, "I'll cook now. Do you want a sunny side up or a scrambled egg for breakfast?
"……………….." I could not just say a word. Did he really think that it's just a normal thing to sleep in a girl's room? Does he ever Think at All??? We're not even married yet. I was still in shock because of what he said earlier. You, imbecile, why are you doing this????!!!!
"Oh, well, I'll just cook both, okay?" and he continued to stride out of the room but before closing the door he looked at my still bewildered face and said,
"Aishiteru, Anna… Hitori ni Sasenai…" That caught me off guard...
"huh?? Yoh…" I was about to ask why he said that but before I could even get up, the door closed and I was left staring at it, clueless of the reason he why he said those words…..
Whew!!! That was quite longer than the first chapter. Hope you like it.
Lily/majrocks: Thankie sooo much for liking it. hope you like this chapie too. ^_~
Elpatolocosisi: Yeah. They are so cute together that I can't help myself imaging things like those. Thanks for reviewing!
Djyxa: Hehe Sorry about the "U" thingy. Hehe. It's actually "US" but I already edited it.I just hope there are no more typos. Anyway, I think there are many Filipino writers here, and they were really good too and they write great plotlines. Just like you.
Zaza98able: Thanks for the review! Sorry for the short chap. I was kind of lazy writing more hahaha. Well ill try to write longer ones. ^_~
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