Woes of Mistletoe

Woes of Mistletoe [Okaeri Christmas Special]

Oh no. Oh NO! Shiro-san is here! He’s coming to pick out mistletoe from our home- The Silver Birch.

Oh GOD! Oh Holy Saint Nick! He’s picking Milicent! There goes Michael! He’s hand is reaching my head… OH NO! He got me!

I do not want to be dangled on top of people, forcing people to kiss. Argh! This is so cruel! Why won’t Shiro pick Maurice! Or… Martin? Why me?!

Shiro’s picking some more. In we go into the basket, away from our sanctuary… Oh Saint Nick… Why me?!

I see Shiro walking up silently towards a girl. She had big red eyes and a head of Aqua Blue hair.
‘Thanks, Shiro. I’ll be dangling these in Himitsu’s home.’ She smiled.

Ah… I’ve heard of this Himitsu girl. Shiro is good friends with the girl. And I think he’s good friends with this girl too.
‘Hikari, I’ll keep a handful. I have some… use for them.’ Shiro says.
‘Oh, sure. Here!’ Hikari- The Blue-haired girl- puts her hand into the basket.

YES! YES! She grabbed me! Along with a few others, but that’s not the point! I don’t have to dangle on top of people’s heads anymore!

Shiro smiles at the happy girl.
‘Thank you. Remember; dangle them at places with tons of people. And also at the least expected corners.’ Shiro grins. Now, I’ve never seen my owner grin so deviously… What’s he at…?
‘Don’t’ worry, Shiro.’ Hikari grinned, equally as devious. What’s going on…?

Shiro smiles at Hikari again and heads into his house, holding me and my friends in his small palm.

He lays us on the table. We’re all whispering. What’s he doing? He’s gonna chop us up and make us into medicine, isn’t he?

I am too anxious to think. I merely escaped a miserable fate of dangling over people’s heads. I hope that I have enough luck to not be chopped and mashed and threw into medicine. Why can’t I just sit here? And let my life rot away along with my body?

Shiro runs into his room. A few minutes later, he comes out in his normal grey shirt. He even pinned his skull plushie on his frayed jeans’ pocket. We’re going somewhere, aren’t we?

Shiro ruffled his white hair and started putting us into a small bottle… Argh! No! Not enclosed spaces! I’m claustrophobic! LEMME OUT!

He puts us into his pocket and walks out the door. I hear him cracking his knuckles and he takes out a map. Definitely one of the ones he made all by himself.

I can feel us bobbing up and down. He’s running. Oh, I’m gonna be sick!

Finally, I feel Shiro slow down. Wow, I was this close to throwing up. Phew!

He takes us out and holds us tight in his hand. He knocks on the door and is greeted by Himitsu.
‘Shiro!’ Himitsu smiles and gives Shiro a hug. I don’t remember Himitsu being… a hugger. Weird.

Shiro gives her the lightest smiles. She laughs and ushers him in.

Okay, that was weird. Awkward even. Shiro doesn’t like her. I would know. I was born to actually sense and lure couples to go under me. Or maybe I’m one of the chosen ones to not be one of them! WOW! That’s awesome!

Shiro is being introduced to Himitsu’s friends. A boy was there too. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Quite tall. Seems almost as old as Himitsu. This must be the famous Sato Yuri.

Yuri isn’t listening to half the thing Himitsu is saying. He’s staring blankly at her. I feel my leaves tingle. Ooh, he likes her… Ooooh, he wants to be caught under a mistletoe with her, doesn’t he?

Let’s hope Hikari Blue-Hair puts mistletoe above them. I’m not going to be their little Cupid.

Shiro is smiling at Yuri now. I think he knows too. Yuri smiles back awkwardly.

Now what’s all this smiling about? Don’t they exchange Christmas Wishes instead? Presents, perhaps? Someone must’ve charmed them all and their smiles are all plastered on their faces! Someone save them! We’re being invaded by the Smile-Peoples!

Himitsu walks off to greet another one of her friends. Yuri is staring into space again. Shiro grins and brings the bottle of us up and pulls me out.

No, no, no, no, no, NO!
‘Yuri-san.’ Shiro taps his shoulder. Yuri turns around and Shiro pushes me into his hand. ‘Dangle it above Himitsu. I think she might want a small present from you at 12 tonight.’

Twelve? What? Oh yeah, it’s Christmas Eve. I must be going stupid. Yuri stares at it blankly. Oh great, now the Blanking-People have invaded him.

My owner walks away, leaving Yuri and me alone. No!!!!!

Yuri pockets me and shrugs. Oh gosh, please don’t use me. Please, conveniently forget that I’m in your pocket. Please, please, please, please!

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I lay in his pocket for Goodness knows how long. I was out cold for a long while. I wonder what time is it…

I hear the clock chime (Speak of the Devil…). It chimes once, twice, three times, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven… Oh NO stop that clock NOW! TWELVE times, it chimed.

Crap. Crap, crap, crap, crap. Oh god, Yuri, forget I exist. His hand is nearing me. It grabs me! Oh Lord, what have I done to have such fate?
‘Himitsu…’ I hear him say. My eyes are closed. I don’t wanna be so high up!! Put me down, you... you… Human!
‘Yuri?’ I hear her reply. I feel myself being lifted up. I’m too high up.

Too high, too high, too high. Let me effing down!
‘It’s against Christmas rules if we don’t kiss, you know?’ I hear Yuri say. His hands lower…

Ah crap, I’m being pushed onto Himitsu’s back. THANK GOD I’M TINY, I do not intend to look at two lovey-dovey people like Himitsu and Yuri (I shudder at the thought of it) kissing. (Oh God, I’m going to PUKE!)

I hate being a mistletoe… (Sniffs)

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Written by Choco Soong
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Ok, let me, Choco, rant a bit about "Woes of Mistletoe". :)

Well, basically, I am very in to Christmas. *Not sure if K is though. XDD*

So, I just thought I'd write a very cheesy, fluffy extra story for Okaeri readers. :)

I don't think K liked the idea much. XD I just wrote it anyway. ;)

Comment, and Merry Christmas. :)

Bwahahah, Tagggged. :)

So, Lilith tagged me on her DA page. So here goes!

Rules
1) Pick one of your FCs/OCs
2) Fill in the questions/statements as if you were your FC/OC
3) Tag 3 people at the end of the quiz

1.) What's your name?
Hikari. *Means LIGHT!*

2.) Do you know why you were named that?
Yeah, coz' I'm bright! And Choco was on a crazed Death Note addiction.

3.) Are you single or taken?
Taken. :P

4) Have any abilities or powers?
Yes. Telepathy. ^^

5.) Stop being a Mary-sue.
I'M NOT!

6.) Uh...if you were to get in a fight with a strong wrestler, do you think you'd win?
YES.

7.) Riiiight... Have any family members?
Yep. :)

8.) Oh? How about pets?
Nope.

9.) Cool, I guess. Tell me something that you don't like.
Himitsu not letting me hug her. :(

10.) Something that you do like?
Friendly people. :)

11) Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?
Irritate Himitsu and read Tarots. :)

12.)Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?
Does stepping on a zombie count?

13.)Ever...killed anyone before?
Yep! Zombiessss! It's kinda like my job.

14.)What kind of animal are you?
I'm a witch, Bozo.

15.)Name your worst habits.
Getting overly hyper.

16.)Do you look up to anyone at all?
Eien-san. Himitsu's mother. :)

17.)Gay, straight, or bi?
0.0 I have a boyfriend, thanks.

18.)Do you go to school?
Graduatedddd. :)

19.) Ever wanna marry and have kids one day?
Yessssh. ;)

20.)Do you have any fangirls/fanboys?
None... that I know of *Looks over shoulder frantically*

21.)What are you most afraid of?
*Secrettt!* ;)

22.)What colour is your hair?
Aqua Blue.

23.) Eyes?
Red.

24.) What do you usually wear?
Cloaks, Robes. Standard witch clothing.

25.)What's your religion?
Er...

26.)Do you wish this quiz is over?
Not... so, no.

27.) Well, it's still not over.
Er... oh...kay...?

28.) Anyways, where do you live?
Magical Realm.

29.) What class are you? (Low class, middle class, high class)?
Low class. I have a hut.

30.) How many friends do you have?
Around 3.

31.) If you could change anything about you, what would you change?
My eye clour. Some say it's scary. Is it? *STARES*

32.) What is your thoughts on pie?
I like Apple Pie!

33.) Alright. What's your favorite food?
I don't have a particular favourite food.

34.) Favorite drink?
Teaaa! :P Like Choco! XD

35.) What is your favorite place?
In a nice garden. :)

36.) Least favorite?
BH course. T.T

37.) Are you still wanting the quiz to end?
Now, yes.

38.) Well, it's over.
Oh really? Like, finally. I was getting pretty irritated by your stupid questions. You see at first I was having fun, but then your questions got dumber and dumber, so now I lost interest, and yet, here I am, finally, after 37 questions it's over..........................etc.....................................................


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Okaeri: Epilogue

Epilogue written by Choco Soong
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‘It’s been a year now. He promised he’d come back to see us, right?’ Hikari asked Himitsu. ‘And what’s more, it’s your birthday!’

They were both sitting on her bed, playing around with Tarot Cards. It was some sort of birthday tradition the two of them cultivated through the years.
‘He didn’t promise. Anyway, he wouldn’t have found a way back. I mean, it’s not like he has a Teleportation Box.’

Hikari bit her lip. Himitsu stared at Hikari’s anxious face, presuming she didn’t know what Teleportation Boxes were.
‘You know, the sort of boxes where beings with no magical abilities, like humans, leprechauns and goblins, can use to get through their realm to ours? And vice versa?’

Hikari pursed her lips. Himitsu groaned.
‘Hikari! The ones the Leprechauns made because they wanted to teleport like us…?!’ Himitsu exclaimed, surprised that Hikari didn’t know what the boxes were.

Hikari grinned slightly.
‘No, no. I know what Teleportation Boxes are. It’s just that…’ She trailed off.
‘What, Hikari? Tell me now.’ Himitsu demanded.
‘I gave one to Yuri before he left. And I left instructions for him on how to use it.’ Hikari broke into a smile.
‘WHAT?! And you didn’t tell me?!’ Himitsu exclaimed incredulously.
‘And I also told him to come specifically today-’
‘WHAT?!’ Himitsu interrupted.
‘Well, it’s your birthday, and I wanted to surprise you!’ Hikari smirked.

Himitsu was about to throw a stack of cards at her when suddenly someone covered her eyes.
‘Guess who, Princess.’ A familiar voice filled the silent room.

Himitsu couldn’t help but smile.

*~THE END~*

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Okaeri: Part 34: Departure

Part 34, Last Chapter, written by Choco Soong
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Yuri, Moriko and Yuki leaves the Magical Realm.
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‘Are you really leaving?’

Himitsu stared at Yuri. Yuri was about to resume his life in the Human Realm, along with Moriko and Yuki.
‘We have to, right? I mean, I can’t stay here. I’ve got friends… and school.’
‘I suppose so.’
‘And I’ve got to think up a story on why the rest of my family was slaughtered. And why are their bodies gone.’
‘That’s already arranged.’

Yuri turned around and saw Eien. She was smiling.
‘I have modified some… things in the Human Realm. Let’s just say that your parents and servants died in a fire at your personal Holiday Home. And all three of you managed to get out alive.’
‘But, we don’t have a Holiday Home.’ Yuri said. Eien leaned forward until she was right in front of him.
‘Well, it was burnt down, wasn’t it?’ Eien smiled. Yuri cracked into a smile.

Eien turned away and started talking to Moriko, who was holding Yuki.

Hikari came rushing forwards all of a sudden and threw her arms around Yuri. She tucked something into his bag.
‘Don’t open it until you reach your home.’ Hikari whispered.
‘Ok.’ Yuri grinned as they let go of each other.

Hikari smiled and waved as she turned away.

Himitsu continued to look at Yuri.
‘Don’t worry. I’ll try to come back and visit you.’ Yuri smiled. Himitsu nodded.

Grinning slightly, Yuri decided to let his temptations get in the way, just this once. He cupped her chin, tilting her head up. Himitsu looked him in the eye.



Their lips met …

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Okaeri: Part 33: Behind Bars

Part 33, Written by Choco Soong
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Wolf comes to "restore order".
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Wolf popped up from thin air, and everyone stopped celebrating. Yuri felt his breath hitched onto his throat. I forgot about her… He thought nervously.

Eien’s eyes narrowed.
‘What do you want, Wolf?’

Wolf’s orange eyes enlarged as she saw Eien.
‘I merely wanted to see what all this fuss was about. After all…’ She stopped dramatically. ‘I am Head Witch.’

Yuri felt anger bubbling inside him. Who was she to talk like that?
‘You don’t deserve to be.’ A voice called out.

Everyone turned their heads. Gump had spoken.
‘Excuse me…?’ Wolf asked with that icy glare in her eyes.
‘You don’t deserve to be Head Witch.’ Gump said. ‘In fact, you don’t deserve to be a leader at all!’
‘And what makes you say that… Dwarf?’
‘Where were you when all of us were busting our arses, trying to save lives? A leader isn’t supposed to sit down, and drink tea while looking at her people work. A leader, a respectable one, may I add, leads the people into battle.’

Himitsu walked towards Gump. She looked at him.
‘He’s right.’ Himitsu whispered. ‘Where… were you?’

For a small moment, Yuri saw Wolf’s eyes flash in distress.
‘I was plotting a punishment for the human. He brought this trouble to us. Which means…’ She stopped as dramatically as before. ‘You, brought trouble to us.’

Wolf pointed at Himitsu. Himitsu was unfazed. She had a small, mocking smile. Yuri realized she was holding Hikari’s hand, and she was holding… Eien’s.

They know something. Yuri pursed his lips and walked forwards.
‘Punish me all you want, Wolf. Don’t touch Himitsu.’ Yuri said.
‘All about chivalry, are you, Human?’
‘I have a name, and it’s Yuri.’

Eien stepped forward.
‘Actually, Yuri. Even if she wanted to punish you, she can’t.’
‘I am Head Witch. I can do whatever I want.’
‘Wrong thing to say, Wolf.’ Eien sneered. ‘Didn’t you read that little booklet on the rules of being Head Witch?’

Wolf’s heart started beating at rapid speed. They’re using the law against me?!
‘Rule 2.0: Do not be too arrogant when you get the post. This may cause uproar from citizens and the Main Department has rites to sack you.’

Himitsu smiled slightly. Slowly break it to her, Ma… Just the way she deserves it.

Suddenly, an idea flashed across Yuri’s head. He stuck his hand into his pocket and took out the “Head Witch Guide”.
‘Oh, and it’s also prohibited to punish anyone other than your race. That’s stated in Rule 12.4, Punishment of Citizens.’ Eien continued.
‘Well, then I may punish Himitsu. She was the one who brought us this mess.’ Wolf said, still in that grand, icy voice. ‘It was written in Rule 12.1 that any Citizen who causes trouble must have rightful punishment.’

Himitsu and Eien looked slightly doubtful. My turn to help… Yuri thought.
‘Now, that’s not right, Wolf. She hasn’t caused trouble.’ Yuri said as he flipped through the pages.
‘She brought the human, and the Zombies were after the human, thus endangering us.’ Wolf said, disregarding Yuri.
‘But Rule 12.3 clearly states that a Citizen is excused of punishment if he or she has brought slight hiccups to the area in order to save someone else.’ Yuri said.

‘Define “slight hiccups”.’ Wolf’s voice still remained cold and icy, even though Yuri saw a few beads of sweat on her forehead.
‘Pleasured.’ Eien smiled as Yuri passed her the book. ‘In the last page, there is a small column in small print entitled “Definitions”, “Slight Hiccups” is defined as “No lives claimed (Not counting lives of enemies) in the situation.”. Himitsu is very lucky to have no lives claimed in the trouble she has caused.’

Wolf hesitated.
‘The zombies. The human’s parents. They were killed.’ Wolf said, clearly out of things to support her argument.
‘That is easily cleared off, because of that sentence “Not counting lives of enemies”. The zombies were clearly trying to kill Yuri and Himitsu, leaving them no choice but to kill the zombies.’

Wolf took a deep breath.
‘Someone grab the Head Witch Necklace off of that unworthy neck of hers!’ A witch called out from the crowd. It sounded curiously like Hikari’s voice…

A group of witches and wizards charged up front, and one of them managed to snatch the necklace.

Yuri realized the colour of the jewel on the necklace had faded. The original red jewel had turned blue.
‘The necklace has chosen its successor!’ Hikari exclaimed.

Eien glowed. She was smiling as she saw the necklace turning blue.
‘I know who it is! I know who it is!’ Hikari screamed frantically.
‘We must let the necklace go. The person’s power will attract the necklace!’ An older witch exclaimed knowingly.

The person who was holding the necklace set the necklace on her palm, slowly detaching her fingers around the jewel.

No surprise, the jewel immediately flew off from the witch’s hand and found its way to Eien’s neck.

Wolf looked dumbstruck. Yuri looked at her as everyone cheered for Eien.
‘Now this is a Head Witch I can count on!’ Yuri heard someone yell happily.

Himitsu was grinning widely. She was clutching Eien’s arm, grinning as if there was no second chance for her to smile again.

Wolf was still shocked in her normal elegant, grand sort of way.

Yuri saw the smiling Himitsu pushing away from the crowd, trying to reach him. When she was right in front of him, she immediately flung her arms around his neck and hugged him.

Yuri smiled as he threw his arms around her as he hugged her back.

Wolf took a deep breath and turned away, ready for a quick escape when suddenly, a hand grasped her wrist. She turned around and saw Gump. Hikari was also beside him holding his metal rod, threatening to hit her.
‘You’re not going anywhere, Wolf.’ Hikari said smugly.
‘You can’t put me in jail. I haven’t done anything wrong.’ Wolf said, matching Hikari’s smug tone.

Yuri detached his arms from Himitsu.
‘That’s where you’re wrong, Wolf.’ Yuri said. ‘When was the last time you actually read the “Head Witch Guide”?’

Wolf remained silent as she glared at him.
‘Already, forgetting your own law is crime. Especially, since you’re the Head Witch. I mean, how do you expect to lead them, or anyone for this matter, if you don’t remember your own rules?’ Yuri said.

Eien flipped open a few pages and passed the booklet to Yuri.
‘It states in Rule 20.1, Wrongdoings of Head Witch, that if you press false charges, you will be sacked and have a lifelong punishment.’
‘I didn’t even press any charges, damn it!’ Wolf said frantically.
‘Oh, I forgot to read the fine print. This rule also applies to “false accusations, inappropriate punishment etc.”.’

Eien, who was now wearing the necklace (which looked better on her than it did on Wolf), walked towards them.
‘I don’t think we should give her a lifelong punishment. I think 50 years or so ought to do it?’
‘But, Ma, that’s going a bit tame on her, wouldn’t you think?’
‘I think she would’ve learned her lesson in 50 years time.’

Wolf’s orange eyes enlarged.
‘50 years… I’d be a freaking 100 years old by then!’
‘At least you won’t be dead.’ Eien said. She gestured to a few brawny men. They came forward and traded places with Gump and Hikari. ‘Take her away, please.’

And the two men, along with Wolf, vanished. Eien threw her arms around Yuri and Himitsu.
‘Now that that is settled. How’re we going to celebrate?’ Eien asked.
Yuri and Himitsu grinned at each other.
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Okaeri: Part 32: Sparks Fly

Part 32, written by Choco Soong
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Yuri pulls Himitsu away from the crowd
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Himitsu tried yanking her hand away but couldn’t.
‘What, Flower?’ Himitsu barked.
‘I just wanted to talk to you. Is that a crime?!’ Yuri asked, letting her hand go.
‘No, but it hurts!’ Himitsu grumbled and inspected her hand.
‘Sorry.’ Yuri smiled sheepishly. ‘I just wanted to say… er… thanks. For helping me through all this.’

Yuri hugged her again. Himitsu licked her lips nervously and hugged him back.
‘It’s my job.’ Himitsu said softly, and patted him on his back awkwardly.

Yuri let go and looked at her. Himitsu was shuffling from foot to foot.

Yuri had never felt this nervous around a girl. Normally, he’d flirt, but never felt any real emotions…
‘Er, I guess I’ll go… now…’ Himitsu stuttered as she turned away.

Go get her, Yuri! Don’t be a wuss! He thought. Yuri’s arm shot out and grabbed her wrist, making her turn back.
‘Yeah?’ Himitsu started, but Yuri had crashed his lips onto hers.

Himitsu’s eyes widened in surprise. Yuri pressed harder onto her, and she closed her eyes finally.

Eien and Moriko were talking to each other silently when Hikari came bouncing towards them.
‘Eien-san! Look!’ Hikari said, bouncing up and down excitedly. She pointed at the two figures, and both adults’ jaws dropped.
‘Oh my…’ Moriko started, with a slight hint of delight in her voice.
‘Aren’t you happy for them?!’ Hikari smiled. Eien just smiled at Hikari.
‘I suppose I am.’ Eien chuckled and continued to talk to Moriko.

Yuri pulled away, surprised by his own actions. Yuri licked his lips nervously.
‘Sorry.’ He muttered. He stared at his hands. Since when did he put his hands at her waist?! He reluctantly detached them.

Himitsu felt her cheeks growing hot.
‘Erm… well, thanks. For everything.’ Yuri said.

Yuri rushed away. Himitsu couldn’t help but touch the places he had been. Running her fingers through her hair, she walked off to look for the others.

Gump, who was also looking, started to smirk in his normal smugness.
‘Finally.’ was all he said.
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Okaeri: Part 31: Interview with the ex-zombie

Part 31, written by Choco Soong
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Himitsu seeks the truth.
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‘Moriko-san.’ Himitsu greeted.
‘Hello. You must be the witch Yuri has been speaking so highly about.’
‘I wasn’t!’ Yuri exclaimed. Himitsu pursed her lips.
‘Moriko-san, if you don’t mind, I would like to ask you a few questions.’

Moriko nodded.
‘Fire away, Himitsu.’
‘What were those bloody signs in the houses? The “Help Me” writings on photos?’

A small frown appeared on Moriko’s face.
‘Yuke made the transformation painful. I wrote the one on Yuri’s poster. Sorry, Yuri.’ She smiled at Yuri. Yuri shook his head forgivingly. ‘And for the portrait, I saw your father do it. He had experienced the worst, for Yuke had a grudge upon him.’
‘I can tell.’ Yuri grumbled.
‘When did the transformation happen?’ Himitsu asked.
‘A day before Yuri came back from camp. Our appearances were yet to change. Our insides had already changed, but Yuke scheduled our appearance to change the night Yuri came back.’
‘If it hurt when you changed, why didn’t I hear any screams?’ Yuri asked.

Moriko sighed.
‘Before Yuke changed us fully, he had muted our vocal chords. Only after you woke up, he “re-installed” our voices.
‘We were fully aware of what was happening and what we were doing. It was part of Yuke’s plan. To make us feel pain, and to make us destroy you.’

Yuri looked at the ground, biting his lip.
‘I was chosen to be the “stronger zombie”, as I was closer to you than the others. Yuki was also chosen because she was the one you cared most about.’
‘So you were given the power of shape-shifting, like in the city.’ Himitsu said slowly.
‘Believe me. I didn’t want to do it! We were Yuke’s puppets, and he was pulling the strings. Yuki was easier to manipulate, because she was just a child with no self-defense. I tried to fight back, but it was worthless.’
‘We don’t blame you, Moriko-san.’ Himitsu said comfortingly as Moriko started crying. Himitsu patter her arm. ‘Yuke’s dead now. You’re free.’
‘I didn’t mean to… I really didn’t.’ Moriko sobbed. Yuri wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her slightly.
‘I don’t blame you.’ Yuri whispered.

They looked at Yuki, who was trying to catch a grasshopper.
‘Ignorance is bliss.’ Himitsu muttered. Yuri and Moriko laughed a bit.
‘Why did the zombies turn back into humans after Yuke died?’ Yuri asked.

Himitsu looked at him thoughtfully.
‘Puppets can’t move without their puppeteer. He died, and all his powers faded and the zombies broke out from their fleshy “skins”.’ Himitsu said slowly.

Yuri nodded. Yuki, tired of the grasshopper, crawled over to Yuri. Yuri carried her in his arms, and Yuki fell asleep.
‘So, holocaust is tiring after all.’ Yuri joked, but Moriko didn’t find it funny.

Yuri put Yuki into Moriko’s arms.
‘Excuse us, Moriko-san.’ Yuri smiled as he grabbed Himitsu’s hand and led her away.
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Written by Choco Soong
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 30: Happy Shock/Pleasant Surprise

Part 30, written by Choco Soong
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Everyone gets a pleasant surprise.
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All the zombies were kneeling and screaming in pain. Hair was protruding out from their bare heads; skin was emerging from the raw flesh of theirs.
‘It’s Yuke! He’s dead and everything has relapsed!’ A witch yelled triumphantly.

Yuri glanced at the Moriko and Yuki zombies.
‘Moriko-san! Yuki!’ He grinned.

Yuki’s tongue retracted and turned into its normal colour.
‘Moriko!’ Yuri laughed in sheer delight.
‘Yuri?’

Yuri ran towards the two of his remaining family members.
‘Oh, Yuri! I am so sorry for what I have done. I am so, so sorry!’ Moriko remembered! Yuri frowned.
‘It wasn’t your fault, Moriko-san… Don’t worry about it.’ Yuri smiled. ‘As long as you’re here.’

Yuri stared down at Yuki. She was crawling towards them.
‘Yu-wee…’ She gurgled.
‘Oh Yuki!’ Yuri sighed and hugged his sister.

He smiled at Himitsu, who was watching from afar. Himitsu smiled at him. Was that… sadness in her eyes?
‘Himitsu…?’
‘Ma?’ Himitsu faced Eien.
‘Don’t feel so bad. You can still see him again, even after this.’

Himitsu looked away.
‘He’s going to leave this realm and resume life at the Human Realm. We’re not going to see each other again.’

Himitsu shrugged and walked away to find Hikari.
‘Hey Himitsu!’ Hikari smiled and hugged Himitsu. ‘Why the sad face…?’

Himitsu forced a smile.
‘It’s all over.’ She said in a mock cheery tone.
‘You don’t want Yuri to leave, do you?’ Hikari said sadly.
‘I’m just admitting it, because you’re my best friend, Hikari.’ Himitsu said bluntly.
‘All these years… You have never admitted me as your best friend.’ Hikari smiled.

Himitsu smiled.
‘It seemed like the right time.’ Himitsu shrugged. Hikari squealed.
‘Does that mean you won’t groan if I hug you?’ Hikari bounced on the balls of her feet.
‘Don’t push your luck.’ Himitsu snarled.

Hikari laughed.
‘Yuri’s changed you.’ Hikari smirked.
‘What?’ Himitsu whirred her head around to face Hikari.
‘Unless you didn’t realize, before Yuri popped up into your life, you never really crack jokes. And you’ve gotten soft, Himitsu!’
‘What do you mean “gotten soft”?’ Himitsu asked slowly.
‘Well, for one, you don’t exactly smile as much as you do now. And, face it; you didn’t wince when I hugged you!’
‘I was inwardly wincing.’ Himitsu lied.
‘Oh, ha-ha… How convinced I am feeling right now.’ Hikari asked sarcastically.

Himitsu grumbled.
‘And I think you like him.’ Hikari whispered cheekily. She poked Himitsu’s cheek.
‘Stop that!’ Himitsu swept Hikari’s finger away. ‘And so what if I like him?’

Hikari just smiled.
‘You’re growing up, Himitsu!’ Hikari laughed and threw her arms around Himitsu.
‘Get off.’ Himitsu pushed her away. She felt her cheeks going red.
‘And one more thing different about you, Himitsu. You actually blush! For 15 whole years, I thought you could never blush.’

Himitsu threw Hikari a glare and stomped off. Hikari laughed.
‘Glad to know your temper hasn’t changed!’ Hikari laughed as Himitsu showed her fist without turning around.
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Written by Choco Soong
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 29: Wartime Woes

Part 29, written by Choco Soong.
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War between Yuke and Yuri begins.
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Yuri, Himitsu and Gump were surrounded by zombies. Yuri hid his fear professionally. Himitsu was muttering a spell under her breath. Gump clutched his thick metal rod as tight as possible. Yuri flicked his knife open and close hesitantly.
‘I have called for backup.’ Himitsu murmured. Yuri and Gump nodded stiffly. ‘On “Go”...’

Yuri and Gump clutched their weapons tighter. Yuri felt sweat forming on his palms and forehead.
‘GO!’ Himitsu yelled and all three of them ran separate ways. Yuri slashed each zombie that came across his path. Yuri growled and pushed the knife deep into each zombie’s heart.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of Yuri. It had a head of Turquoise hair. It turned around and grinned. Hikari!
‘Hikari!’ Yuri sighed in relief. More figures appeared.
‘Keep killing those zombies, Yu-kun!’ Hikari said encouragingly.

Yuri nodded and rushed to another zombie, slashing wildly.

Himitsu was casting spells at the zombies frantically. Eien was beside her, throwing vials containing little balls of green fire at the zombies Himitsu had cast spells on.

Gump plunged his metal rod into a zombie’s stomach and pushed it deeper in. The zombie let out an ear-piercing scream and clawed at the rod.

Gump yanked it out, and guts spluttered out from the hole. The zombie screamed and hit Gump in the face. Yuri rushed to Gump’s side and stuck his pocket knife into the zombie’s heart.

Yuke stood in the shadows, waiting for good news.
‘This is getting boring. I think I shall go fight with them.’ Yuke sighed and strode to the battlefield.

Yuke walked calmly to the middle of the field, occasionally stepping over dead bodies of his zombies.
‘Pity… I spent a lot of time transfiguring them…’ He sighed as he dodged his third body.

Finally, he reached a meter away from Yuri. He waved casually at the zombie that was tackling Yuri. It moved away and fought with Hikari instead.

Yuke tilted his head at Yuri. Yuri was covered in blood and sweating like mad.
‘Hello.’ Yuke smiled graciously.
‘What do you want from me?’ Yuri sighed, frustrated.
‘Nothing much. I just want your death.’ Yuke said simply.

Yuri covered his face with his hand.
‘Will my death bring back your dead mother?’ Yuri asked, clearly fed up.
‘No. It would just make me happy.’ Yuke shrugged.
‘Then I guess that’s not worth dying for.’ Yuri snarled and flicked his pocket knife into Yuke’s heart.

Yuke choked. Yuri tilted his head nearer to Yuke’s ear.
‘I’m tired of fighting. I just want to finish this…’ Yuri plunged the knife deeper. ‘quick.’

Yuke laughed dully.
‘At least I killed our father.’ Yuke chuckled. Yuri’s heart lurched.
‘You mean to say… the zombie was him?’ Yuri asked.
‘Of course. What do you think? I made duplicates and turned their clones into zombies instead?’ Yuke laughed. ‘Oh wait… You did…’

Yuri yelled and pulled the knife out and slashed at Yuke’s throat. Some blood spurted out and Yuke fell.
‘Go to Hell!’ Yuri yelled and stepped hard on Yuke’s face.

He stormed off, wiping the blood off of his knife.
‘Yuri!’ Himitsu screamed. Yuri turned around and raced towards her.

Moriko-zombie (It had lived the fall) was trying to scratch her face, and Eien was throwing endless vials at another zombie. Himitsu kicked it and rushed towards Yuri.
‘You were right. My parents are gone. Yuke transfigured them into zombies directly. They are no duplicates.’ Yuri stared straight into Himitsu.

Himitsu looked horrified.
‘I don’t believe it…’ Himitsu stopped short as she turned around and muttered a spell at the zombie.
‘Don’t kill her! It’s Moriko!’ Yuri exclaimed.

Eien threw her last vial.
‘Something’s happening!’ She yelled.

Something was indeed happening.
‘Am I dreaming…?’ Yuri gasped.
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Written by Choco
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 28: Surprise!!

Part 28, written by Choco Soong
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Yuri turns around and surprises himself.
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There, right in front of him, was... himself! But not exactly… Yuri stared hard at the pale, frailer version of him. His hair. It was a shade lighter than Yuri’s.
‘Welcome, brother from another mother.’
‘I don’t even know you.’ Yuri’s voice cracked.
‘You may be from another mother, but we share the same dad, Yuri.’

Yuri’s eyes narrowed.
‘Brother from another mother is just a phrase.’
‘Not in this case, Yuri.’ The pale Yuri said. ‘We do share the same father.’
‘My dad was loyal to my mother.’ Yuri retorted.
‘I never said he wasn’t. He was just disloyal to mine.’

Yuri’s heart raced. I have a half brother…? He thought frantically.
‘Yes, Yuri.’ As if he could read minds, the pale Yuri said, ‘I am your half brother.’

Yuri bit back a retort. He couldn’t believe it.
‘Remember? Every year, your father would disappear to his “Annual Meetings”. Well, the truth was, he always disappeared to pass my mother money, so to raise me up.’ The pale Yuri smirked.
‘Who are you?’ Yuri trembled. Himitsu and Gump were looking at each other nervously.
‘Me? I am your half brother, Sato Yuke. Our father met my mother before he met yours. Our father was unfaithful. He left my mother for yours. He did not know my mother was conceived with me until after he married your mother.’
‘But he gave you money.’

Yuri glared at Yuri in a haughty stare.
‘Money killed my mother. Money was the root of all problems. Your father seldom came to our home after you were born. At first, it was once a month, then once every half year, then it became once every year.
‘My mother became desperate. She needed money. The money our father gave me was insufficient for my school fees. But did he care? No, he only cared for you.’ Yuke pointed at Yuri. ‘His son. The son that wasn’t a bastard. His son that he could be proud of. You see, Yuri. Our father was regretful. It was guilty conscience that made him give us money. And finally, you came around.’

Yuri kneeled down, reluctant to listen any further.
‘My mother pleaded him for money. But he wouldn’t give any. He said he needed the money for you.’ Yuke looked at Yuri coldly. Himitsu kneeled down and put an arm around his shoulder. ‘And she threatened to commit suicide, and bring me with her. Our father, being stupid, did not take this seriously.
‘She did commit suicide. But she did not bring me with her. Instead, she wrote me a long letter about the reason, and sent me to an orphanage. I was 8.
‘I finally understood what she was writing after 4 years of trying to work out the big words she had used in the letter.’

Yuri looked up at Yuke.
‘I sought to take revenge on our father. I wanted to kill him. I used 5 years to plan my revenge. But in the end, I was shot by one of your many estate guards. Our father made a quiet funeral, and buried me beside my mother. And this leads me here.
‘I had an unfinished task, and I vowed to finish it, even in death. So I came back as an undead. And my plan almost succeeded. But then I realized it was not fully our father’s fault. It was also yours. If only you hadn’t popped out of your lovely mother’s stomach, I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t have to stoop so low, talking to a little piece of scum like you.’

Gump glared at Yuke.
‘Which insane asylum did you come from?! How could you blame him?! Is it any of his fault?’
‘Yes!’ Yuke glared back. ‘It was all his fault. He stole my father from me! He stole everything from me!’

Himitsu stood up and spat at him.
‘You did not just do that, Witch!’ Yuke growled.
‘I did. And I think your father did the right thing to dump you!’

This earned a slap from Yuke. Himitsu stood there, unfazed.

Yuri stood up and clenched his fist. He raised it and brought down into Yuke’s face.
‘Don’t you dare hit Himitsu!’ He howled.
‘Do I look like I give a damn?!’ Yuke growled. His mouth parted and he spoke something in a foreign language.

Yuri looked up from Yuke’s face, and saw bands of zombies walking towards them.
‘Oops.’ Yuke said sarcastically. Yuke kicked Yuri in the groin and stood up, dusting himself off. He spoke in that foreign language again.

Himitsu’s eyes widened. Gump lost all of the smugness in his face. Yuri turned around and looked at them.
‘He said “Attack”, didn’t he?’
‘Not exactly. He said “Act harmfully on the three people” in literal meaning.’ Gump muttered.

Yuri rolled his eyes.

So the war began.
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Written by Choco
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 27: Party-Pooper

Part 27, written by Choco Soong.
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The plan gets out of hand
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Yuri tucked the knife into his pocket and stepped into the circle.
‘And now, we wait for them to sense him.’

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared. Moriko-zombie was standing outside of the circle instead of inside it!
‘Yuri!’ Himitsu yelled. Yuri had flicked out the knife and started swinging it. It cut the zombie’s face. It screamed and it grabbed his arm and turned away from Gump and Himitsu. It jumped up, ready to teleport.

Himitsu grabbed Gump and reached out to the zombie’s red, raw leg just in time.

The zombie kept kicking at them, but Himitsu didn’t let go. They were moving at rocket speed in to the sky.
‘Let go, Himitsu! You’re going to kill yourself!’ Yuri yelled.
‘The human is speaking sense! Let go. We’ll trace the zombie manually!’ Gump growled.
‘Save yourself!’ Yuri yelled. The zombie used its free hand and wrung it around Yuri’s neck.

It growled at Himitsu in a foreign language.
‘Himitsu! Go!’ Yuri tried his best to yell.

Himitsu glared at the zombie and yanked Gump up. Gump kicked its face and they started falling.

Himitsu grabbed hold of Yuri and Gump and landed calmly onto the ground.
‘Not without you.’ Himitsu panted. Yuri scoffed.
‘That’s my line.’
‘I don’t care.’ Himitsu smiled. Yuri threw an arm around her and hugged her.

Footsteps were heard. The broke apart to see who it was. It was Yuki-Zombie.
‘Yuki…’ Yuri pursed his lips. His hand was trembling and the pocket knife in his hand trembled along with it. Himitsu clasped his hand.
‘Ah… Yuri, my brother. Welcome to my humble abode.’ A voice from behind called out. It sent a shiver up his spine.

Yuri whirred around and saw no one.
‘I’m here, idiot…’
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Written by Choco
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 26: Let's get this party started

Part 26, written by Choco Soong
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The plan takes action
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Himitsu set up a small altar to trap the zombies. It was dangerous and one little mistake could kill the person who conjured it, but Himitsu took the risk.
‘Why didn’t you do that before?’ Yuri asked, startling her.
‘It’s dangerous and risky. It’s a very advanced spell and a mistake could kill me.’

Himitsu looked up into his eyes.
‘You look worried.’ She stated the obvious.
‘Sure. That’s because I am going to be fed alive to the zombies later.’

Yuri laughed humourlessly. Himitsu pursed her lips and continued with the altar.
‘Himitsu…’ Yuri said quietly.
‘Yes?’
‘I want to say Thank You.’
‘Why for?’ Himitsu asked, not looking at him.
‘For all this. You didn’t even know me, and yet you are going all out to help me.’
‘It’s not over yet.’ Himitsu felt her cheeks grow hot.
‘I just wanted to say it, before it was too late.’

Himitsu looked straight into Yuri’s eyes.
‘You can thank me after I save-’

Yuri wrapped his arms around her. Himitsu’s eyes enlarged.
‘Thanks.’ Yuri whispered. He detached his arms and turned his back on her.

Himitsu stood rooted on the spot. He hugged her… She wasn’t used to physical contact. Only the hyperactive Hikari and her mum had hugged her before.

She bit her lip and continued the spell. She felt confused.
‘Oi, is the altar done yet?’ Gump’s voice brought her back to real life.
‘Oh! Almost.’ Himitsu muttered the last part of the spell and snapped her fingers.

A small pale circle appeared on the floor.
‘Hey human! The altar’s ready.’ Gump walked away to get Yuri.

Yuri’s ears perked up. He was staring at the photo of his family and the photo of Himitsu in his phone. He fingered the photo of his family.
‘Hey! Yuri, get here! The Witch has the altar ready.’

Yuri nodded as he tucked the photo and phone away.

Himitsu swallowed nervously when she saw Yuri coming out.
‘You’ve got to stand in the middle of the circle. It should act like a cage when the zombies step within the circle.’

Yuri nodded again. He took a deep breath and stepped forward. Suddenly, Himitsu reached out to his hand.
‘Here.’ She passed him an enlarged pocket knife, not unlike the first one she gave him. ‘It’s enchanted, just like last time. Kill them if things get out of hand.’
‘Thank you.’ He said softly. Himitsu smiled sadly.

Gump cleared his throat, and both of them were pulled back to their senses.
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Written by Choco Soong
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
No copying or distributing to public without written permission from owners listed above

Okaeri: Part 25: Discussing the plan

Part 25, written by the Amazing Choco Soong. :D
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Gump, Yuri and Himitsu discuss the plan
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‘What should we use as bait?’ Yuri asked Gump.
‘Witch? What do you think?’
‘I have a name, Gump. And it’s Himitsu.’
‘Right. So? What do you think?’

Himitsu pursed her lips.
‘Ah, let’s go ask your mum, Himitsu.’ Yuri whispered.
‘You know, you guys should just depend on yourself once awhile.’ Gump grunted.
‘He’s right, Yuri. Ma has got enough on her plate now. You know, she lost the vote…’ Himitsu sighed.

Yuri bit his lip sheepishly.
‘We should use the human as bait, eh?’

Yuri’s face paled.
‘Why Yuri?’ Himitsu asked defensively.
‘Look, I’ve figured it all out. Look, I doubt that this guy is after your family. I think they’re trying to get you.’ Gump said pointedly to Yuri.
‘Why would you say that?’ Yuri asked.
‘You see, those two remaining zombies, according to you, were trying to kill you, right?’
‘Something like that.’ Yuri shrugged. Himitsu was looking at Gump coldly.
‘Well, maybe you did something to anger them. Don’t you think, Witch?’
‘Himitsu.’ Yuri growled.
‘Himitsu, then.’ Gump rolled his eyes.

Himitsu licked her lips nervously. Yuri fidgeted.
‘You’ve got a point. But what if this backfires? What if they successfully kill Yuri?’
‘We’ll be there, won’t we?’ Gump asked.

Himitsu nodded. She didn’t like it, but she had no choice.
‘Mitsuhime?’ Yuri asked concernedly.
‘Yes?’
‘You seem dazed.’ Yuri said.

She stared down at her shoulder. Yuri must’ve laid his hand on it when she was daydreaming. She shrugged it off.
‘Come on. We’ve got two zombies to catch.’
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Part 25, written by Choco Soong
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Okaeri: Part 24: The Plan

Part 24, written by Choco Soong.
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Gump, Himitsu and Yuri device a plan.
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Yuri gave Himitsu a weary glance. Himitsu ignored it.
‘Well… Yuri thinks his parents are still around, even though we killed them with our own hands. He doesn’t believe they are his parents. He thinks they’re just zombies that resemble them. It could be possible, so me and him, we’re going to look for the person who makes zombies. We want you to work with us.’

Gump gulped his beer.
‘What’s in it for me?’ He asked shortly.
‘The reward money would be huge, I expect.’ Himitsu said, playing around with his brain.

Gump raised an eyebrow.
‘Who cares about the money? See? Another bit of proof you witches are big headed! You don’t think of nothing but yerself! You think it’s all just about the money…’

Himitsu couldn’t have planned better.
‘I tell you what. I don’t give a hoot about the dough. All I want is for my people to be safe… You think after catching that bugger would help?’

Yuri twiddled his thumbs under the table. Gump was standing atop his chair now.
‘I suppose it would.’ Himitsu tilted her head.
‘Well, then. I’m in.’ Gump grunted.
‘Would you spit on it?’ Yuri asked. Himitsu raised an eyebrow at Yuri.

Gump spat on his hand. Yuri did it too. They shook hands.
‘When do we start?’ Gump asked, finishing the last of his beer.

Himitsu and Yuri stood up.
‘When we have enough information about the person.’
‘And how would you go look for this, uh… information?’ Gump asked, rubbing his dirty hands on his pants.
‘I don’t know. Ask around, perhaps?’ Himitsu looked at Yuri.
‘Scratch that. We’re going to catch one of them zombies and make ‘em talk.’
‘Zombies talk?’ Yuri asked.
‘In their language. Bounty Hunters have to learn it.’ Himitsu answered. ‘I was forced to take it during my BH course.’
‘I expect “BH” to be Bounty Hunting for short?’ Yuri asked. Gump smirked.
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Written by Choco Soong.
www.goddofhenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 23: Serious Talking

Part 23, Okaeri, written by Choco Soong.
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Himitsu tracks down Gump and talks to him.
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Himitsu felt tears in her own eyes. Yuri’s slight touch brought her back to reality.
‘Himitsu?’ He asked softly. He was in front of her, touching her cheek.

Himitsu wiped her tears. Yuri’s hand fell limply to his side.
‘I’m ok. Let’s go.’ She forced her smile and walked out the door.

Yuri looked at Eien.
‘What was all that about?’
‘My only guess, was she recalled the day her father left us. Now go.’ Eien smiled sadly and ushered him out of the house.

Himitsu rubbed her eyes. She had never told anyone about that incident, and certainly never told Eien about the Weisse Frauen.
‘Himitsu! Slow down, will you?’ Yuri called from behind. She stopped.

Yuri finally caught up with her, gasping for air.
‘Why are you in such a rush anyways?’ Yuri asked, licking his lips.
‘Because evil doesn’t take a break.’ Himitsu said, looking forward.

Yuri pursed his lips. Himitsu refused to look at him. Especially not his clothes. They walked on, Himitsu slowing down slightly.

They reached the town after awhile, and they dragged themselves to the Visitors directory, where a visitor from another land comes and register themselves. Yuri had to be registered too. At the meantime, they were there to check Gump’s whereabouts.
‘Morning, Ms. Himitsu!’ The Directory keeper, Bartho greeted.
‘Mr. Bartho… Here to register my friend.’
‘Ah… Let me get a form.’

Bartho walked towards a cabinet. He took out a file and pulled a sheet of papyrus.
‘Be careful now, dear boy. Papyrus is thin.’

Yuri was handed a small black quill and he started filling in his form.

Name: Sato Yuri
Race: Human
Age: 15
Reason to be here: Top secret mission, alongside Himitsu
Signature: Yuri

He let Himitsu read it. She approved of the answers and passed it to Bartho.
‘By Jove… Human?!’ Bartho exclaimed in surprise. Yuri grinned weakly. ‘Welcome, my dear boy.’

Bartho slowly put the papyrus away into the file.
‘Now, raise your hand.’ Bartho instructed.

Yuri obeyed. Bartho put a finger onto Yuri’s palm. He muttered something and lifted his finger.
‘Now we will know your whereabouts. We don’t want you causing any mischief.’

Yuri stared at his palm. A pale white spot was at the place where Bartho laid his finger on. This is their tracking device?! He thought.
‘It’ll fade when you leave, or when you sign papers of migratory.’

Yuri rubbed his palms together. It felt slightly itchy.
‘Oh, the itch will come after awhile. Will leave when it feels like it.’

Himitsu leaned forward and whispered something into Bartho’s ear. Bartho’s face grew pale.
‘Dear… That would be against our law of privacy! We only check whereabouts of visitors if they are suspicious.’
‘Mr. Bartho, this is important. If he is in his house, we will ignore. But if he is in public, we will look for him.’

Mr. Bartho’s hand trembled. He licked his lips and fiddled with the quill. Himitsu continued to stare at him.
‘Oh, very well!’ Bartho said testily. He raised his hand over a big leather bound book. ‘G, Dwarf.’

The book pages flipped to “Dwarf”. And the page header was a big “G”.
‘Gawain... Gazl… Guin… Gump. Ah. He is now in the Yude Tavern.’ Bartho whispered.
‘Thank you, sir.’ Himitsu nodded.
‘This will be the last time, girl!’ Bartho called after her.

They walked towards the Tavern. Immediately, they spotted the Dwarf. He and a few more dwarves and talking at the top of their lungs and drinking beer.
‘Come on.’ Yuri nodded towards the table. Himitsu nodded.

They made their way to the table if Dwarves.
‘Oh, if it ain’t the big head witch.’ Gump smirked.
‘Let me buy you a drink. I have something to talk to you about.’ Himitsu said coldly.

Gump wasn’t stupid. He knew the witch was talking about something important.
‘Fine.’ Gump jumped off the chair and marched towards another table with Yuri and Himitsu.

Himitsu ordered a beer for Gump. Yuri sat down reluctantly.
‘So, what’s the stuff you want to talk about, eh?’ Gump asked.
‘You know about the mass zombie breakout in the human realm?’
‘Witch, everyone knows it. If there’s one person who doesn’t know it, he’s a right idiot.’ Gump snapped rudely. ‘Get to the point.’

Yuri gave Himitsu a weary glance. Himitsu ignored it.
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Part 23, by Choco Soong.
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
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Okaeri: Part 22: Flashback

Part 22. Written by Choco Soong
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Himitsu recalls her father.
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Himitsu was 3 that year. (Witches mature faster than humans you see… That’s why she knows so much magic already!) Her father and mother were arguing at the top of their lungs.
‘LEAVE THEN! The world will still be here without you!’ Eien screamed.
‘I’m taking Himitsu!’ Himitsu’s father argued.
‘Over my dead body…’

Himitsu crept slowly towards the window. She saw a very pretty lady standing out there. She seemed sad. She may have just been 3, but Himitsu knew this was the Weisse Frauen.

‘I DON’T BLOODY CARE ABOUT YOU. EIEN, YOU’RE BEING SELFISH.’
‘ME?! Selfish?’ Eien laughed maliciously. ‘LOOK WHO’S TALKING!’

The Weisse Frauen moved her head to the window. She took a step back when she saw Himitsu’s cold glare, clearly surprised. Himitsu stopped looking at her.

The Weisse Frauen moved forward slightly.

‘GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!’ Eien screamed, reaching for the doorknob.
‘Fine… I’ll go.’ Himitsu’s father mumbled. He yanked the doorknob and walked out.

The Weisse Frauen stepped back again. She had that sad look again. Tears were forming in her eyes. Himitsu’s father grabbed her hand and turned away.

The Weisse Frauen looked over her shoulder.
‘Forgive me.’ She mouthed. She turned back and they vanished.
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Written by Choco
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
No copying or distributing to public without written permission from owners listed above

Okaeri: Part 21: New Clothes, Old memories

Part 21, written by Choco Soong. :)
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Yuri and Eien have a heart-to-heart talk. :)
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She hopped out of bed first thing in the morning. Got changed, washed up and ran downstairs.
‘Yuri!’ She called as she ran down.
‘What is it, Princess?’ Yuri asked groggily.

That earned a grin from Eien. Himitsu blushed again.
‘Get changed. Get cleaned. Get some food; we’re going to look for that good for nothing dwarf.’
‘Why?!’

Himitsu sat by his side. He had just sat up from the couch.
‘We need a few extra hands for this mission.’
‘But that Gump wouldn’t do anything for us. For your information, he called you a big head.’ Yuri said, now finally awake.
‘We’ll just use his people as an excuse.’
‘Say what?’ Yuri asked.
‘He’s obviously just a leader who couldn’t possibly care less about himself. He only cares about the safety of his people. So we’ll just say…’
‘If we kill that “transfigure-rer”, then his people would be safe forever!’
‘Exactly! Now go get changed and cleaned up. If we get the dwarf in, I’ll treat you to Japanese food.’
‘You’re on!’ Yuri grinned, giving Himitsu a high five.

Yuri had put on the new pair of clothes Eien had given him.
‘They were my husband’s.’ Eien said.
‘What happened to him? If you don’t mind me asking, that is…’
‘He left us.’ Eien shrugged.

Yuri bit his lip.
‘In what way?’
‘He got himself another woman.’ Eien laughed. ‘A Weisse Frauen. Or more commonly known as a White Woman.’
‘What’re those?’ Yuri asked.
‘German Elven-spirits. ’
‘Did she speak German?’ Yuri joked. Eien laughed.
‘They speak every language known to humans. So do witches.’ Eien grinned.

Eien sat down on a chair.
‘Witches marry when they come of age. Normally when they’re 13 to 18. They get match-made. I married that idiot when I was 14.’
‘How old is Himitsu?’ Yuri asked slowly.
‘Same age as you. Believe it or not, we age the exact same rate as the humans in the Human Realm.’

Yuri grinned.
‘Witches marry only because we don’t want our race to die out. Our race meaning: Witches and Wizards. So, everyone has to marry in this godforsaken realm. I wish I hadn’t.’

Yuri wiped his grin of his face. He had just realized something.
‘Eien… I’m 15 this year. So is Himitsu. Does that mean she’ll be wedded soon?’
‘Possibly. If she puts aside bounty hunting and settle down.’ Eien said. She raised a brow at him. ‘Why… did you ask?’

Yuri shook his head.
‘Nothing!’ Yuri smiled. Let’s see her look through Poker Yuri Face! He thought silently.
‘You’re lying.’
Damn… Yuri thought. ‘I’m not!’
‘For your information, I have a certain special ability that allows me to sense feelings. I know you’re lying.’ ‘
DAMN! Yuri thought. ‘Well, yeah. I’m lying. I just think that Himitsu is a bit too young to marry.’

Not exactly a lie. More of like… Half a lie…?
‘Mm…’ Eien shrugged.

Yuri walked down, wearing his new, clean pair of clothes. Well, not exactly new. They were, after all, Himitsu’s father’s clothes.

Himitsu saw Yuri in her father’s clothes. Immediately, she felt a pang of sadness. How she remembered the day he left them. How fresh it was still in her memory.
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Written by Choco
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
No copying or distributing to public without written permission from owners listed above

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Okaeri: Part 20: Inspiration 101

Part 20, By Choco Soong.
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Himitsu has an Idea.
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"Are you angry at me, or Gump?"

'You! Why did you have to make a scene!? Now everyone thinks I am a big headed witch! Because you stood up for me. They think you’re trying to cover up the truth for me…’ Himitsu said. She looked straight into his eyes.

Yuri realized what he had done. He pursed his lips guiltily.
‘I’m sorry. I didn’t know it would be seen like that…’ He whispered.
‘Oh, don’t worry about it.’ Himitsu sighed. ‘It’ll pass.’

Yuri licked his lips nervously.
‘Well, let’s get back before Ma gets worried. Believe me, she is a bit of a worrywart.’
‘Right.’ Yuri nodded.

They continued walking in silence.
‘Oh, you’re back! Come in and have some tea!’ Eien grinned.

They walked in, Himitsu refusing to look at Yuri. Eien sensed something bad between them, but chose to ignore it.
‘Here, have some.’ Eien smiled, passing a cup of tea.
‘What is this…?’ Yuri asked hesitantly. Himitsu sipped her cup.
‘Tea. We drink things from your world too!’ Eien laughed.

Yuri sighed and gulped down the tea.
‘Ahh…’ Yuri sighed contentedly. Himitsu pursed her lips in order to stop smiling.

That night, Eien suggested conjuring a bed in the living room for him to sleep in, but Yuri shook his head.
‘I can sleep on the couch.’ Yuri grinned. Himitsu trudged up to her room.
‘Well, you can just pick up any of the quilts if you’re cold. Well, good night, Yuri.’
‘Good night, Eien.’ Yuri nodded. He lay down on the couch and covered himself with a quilt.

Eien walked to Himitsu’s room quietly.
‘Knock knock, Himitsu.’ Eien said, not bothering to knock for real.
‘Oh, hi Ma.’ Himitsu was sitting at her bed, flipping through a thick book full of spells.
‘So late, and you’re still studying?’ Eien smiled. Himitsu laughed lightly.
‘I have to research and see who’s transfiguring the people in to zombies. And kill the bugger.’
‘You’re dedicated.’
‘Aren’t all Bounty Hunters supposed to be?’

Eien sat down beside her.
‘I sensed something between both you. It wasn’t good. What happened?’

Himitsu blushed slightly.
‘Oh my goodness, is that a blush I see working up to your face?!’

Himitsu never really liked it when her mother used her special ability. She could sense other people’s feeling, no matter how good of a mask they put on. But sometimes, it does have its quirks. Her mother would automatically come over and talk to her about her problems. She was like a “Dear Eien”.
‘I was called a “big head” by a bounty hunter dwarf at the town today.’
‘Then what’s with the blush?’
‘Yuri backed me up.’

Eien started grinning.
‘Now everyone thinks I am big headed as the stupid dwarf says. They think Yuri backed me up to cover the truth.’ Himitsu grumbled.
‘One thing I know about witches, honey, is that they don’t give a damn about what one says about others, especially if “one” is dwarf and “others” are witches. They support their kind instead of others most of the time.’
‘It was kind of noisy then. But a few witches saw us.’
‘Forget it. Witches will support you, supposedly.’
‘Alright.’ Himitsu smiled at her mother.
‘Now, put that book away and get some sleep.’ Eien smiled. She stood up and kissed Himitsu’s forehead.
‘Goodnight, Ma.’

She lay on her bed and thought about her mission with Yuri. It would be alright if they could gather a few extra hands. And suddenly, it hit her.
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Written by Choco
www.goddofthenewworld.blogspot.com
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
No copying or distributing to public without written permission from owners listed above

Okaeri: Part 19: Midget Strikes Again.

Okaeri:Part 19, written by Choco Soong. :)
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Yuri and Himitsu sees the dwarf, Gump... again.
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Himitsu and Yuri walked down to the town in complete silence. It was uncomfortable.

When they reached the town, it was like a complete change of scenery. From a quiet countryside, it became as noisy as a city.
‘Whoa…’ Yuri whispered. Himitsu looked ahead. She grabbed his hand and pulled him into the crowd.

For some reason, Yuri felt slightly happy when Himitsu held his hand. And then there was another feeling at the back of his head. Complete surprise. She was holding his hand… The ever cold Himitsu, holding Yuri’s hand…

She let go of him when they reached the book binder’s shop.
‘Mr. Pier! Open up!!!!!!’ Himitsu said, banging her fist on the door.

Yuri raised his eyebrow. An old man with graying hair opened the door.
‘Eien’s daughter…’
‘Hey, Mr. Pier! Do you mind helping my Ma bind this book? The pages are loose…’ Himitsu said, passing the book to him.

He examined the binding.
‘Wait a minute.’

He disappeared into the shop. His head popped out from the door.
‘It’s fixed!’ He grinned, holding out the new and improved book.
‘Wow! That was fast!’ Yuri couldn’t help saying. The old man raised an eyebrow.
‘He used magic. A book-binder must have a special ability. That is to stick and stitch up things real quickly…?’
‘Right. I got that.’ Yuri said, nodding.

After Himitsu passed a few coins, they walked away.
‘Why are there so many people here?’
‘Well, they’re probably collecting their monthly salary. And some are collecting their rewards for bounty hunting…’
‘Why aren’t you there?’ Yuri asked.
‘I didn’t kill any zombies, of course.’ Himitsu said, shrugging.
‘But what about those you killed in my house?’
‘The reward was for killing ALL the zombies.’

Suddenly, someone hit Himitsu on the back. She almost fell over, but Yuri grabbed her by the waist. She brushed off imaginary dirt from her cloak. Yuri turned around to see who it was. It was the dwarf, Gump.
‘What the heck are you doing here?!’ Yuri asked. Himitsu turned around and stared at the short man coldly.
‘Collecting my prize money. The one I took from your little witch!’ Gump spat, waving the sack of gold in front of Himitsu.

Himitsu looked away. Yuri tried to take the money, but couldn’t.
‘Uh-uh-uh…’ Gump said, wagging his finger at him. ‘Anyways, your witch friend didn’t deserve it! I did though… I killed the zombie… And when I go home, I’ll distribute them to the dwarves! Something your witch friend would never do! Big head!’ He spat again.
‘You creep!’ Yuri roared and launched himself towards Gump. He punched him, and punched him hard. ‘DON’T- YOU- EVER- TALK- ABOUT- HIMITSU- OR- ANY- WITCH- LIKE-THAT-AGAIN!’

There was a crowd looking at them now. Himitsu grabbed for Yuri and pulled him away.
‘Himitsu! He was talking bad about you! And RIGHT in front of you!’ Yuri yelled. He gave Gump a cold glance. He had turned black and blue.

Himitsu pursed her lips.
‘Just leave him.’
‘Oh, look at what the “big headed witch” did for you! Let you go!’ Yuri said to Gump. Himitsu pulled him away.
‘IF YOU NEED ME, JUST GIVE ME A CALL. I’LL BE HERE FOR A MONTH.’ Gump yelled.

They walked away. Himitsu’s nose flared in anger.
‘Are you angry at me or Gump?’ Yuri asked worriedly.
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Part 19, by Choco.
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
No copying or distributing to public without written permission from owners listed above

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Okaeri: Part 18: Encyclopedia

Part 18. Written by Choco Soong.
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Eien helps Yuri and Himitsu.
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‘Hmm… So, both of you are going to look for this troublemaker.’
‘Yes.’ Himitsu said.
‘Well, I do think it’s a good idea for you two to go look for that troublemaker, if you ask me...’

Eien stood up.
‘Well, I believe you have questions on zombies…? Isn’t that why you’re here? I’ll get my Zombie encyclopedia.’

Yuri nodded and pulled a quilt up from the floor and folded it to kill the time. Eien came back, holding a thick book, with loose pages sticking out.
‘Himitsu, do you mind bringing this trashed book to the book-binder later?’
‘Alright.’

Eien laid the book onto her lap slowly.
‘So… What would you like to ask?’
‘Which is the quickest way off killing a zombie?’ Yuri suggested.
‘Wow… Let me check this book. This was written by a retired Zombie Specialist… He lives in the Human Realm now. He was amazing. If there was anything you needed to know about Zombies, you’d ask him.’

Eien raised her hand above the book. A blue light (The same shade as her hair!) emerged from her hand. The book opened up by itself. It even flipped to a page!
‘Ah! Look here! To kill a zombie, is to stab a knife that had been dipped into this special concoction, into its heart. The recipe is here.’
‘Himitsu, what did you do to the pocket knife last time? Why did it work?’
‘I just put a charm over it… It works too, doesn’t it, Ma?’ Himitsu asked.

Eien nodded.
‘That was one of the ways I thought you. I tried all kinds of ways to kill zombies, invented some too. And I came up with the Charmed Knife. It was faster, simpler, but doesn’t kill as fast as using the one stated in the book. Oh, as an extra, it kills undeads.’
‘If that charmed knife technique is so useful, why haven’t you told other bounty hunters about it?’ Yuri asked.
‘Well, I like to keep things to myself. Selfish as I am, it was sensible. Never trust other Bounty Hunters. They’ll just suck up your ideas and throw them to the world, claiming it’s theirs.’

Yuri looked at Himitsu.
‘Well… What about… You know what? I’m out of questions. Coming here was just wasting Eien’s time.’ Yuri sighed.
‘No it wasn’t… You still have a question. I know you have.’

Eien’s blue eyes seemed to see through him.
‘Is it possible, that my parents, my family… are still alive?’ Yuri asked. ‘I mean, maybe that person who makes zombies, actually sends zombies down and takes the people to his place. Maybe to be slaves or something…’

Himitsu looked at Yuri through the corner of her eyes. Eien took a deep breath.
‘Well… We’ve never been taught to believe so… And, honestly, I have never thought of such thing. But it’s a rather interesting theory. The only way to find out is to keep on going what you have started. Look for this troublemaker and beat the answer out of him.’

Yuri nodded. Himitsu took the encyclopedia from her mother’s hands.
‘Come on, Yuri. Let’s go to town. You can actually look around.’ Himitsu said, trying to be cheerful.

Yuri nodded. He grabbed his bag and slung it over his shoulder.
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Written by Choco
Plot created by K
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Okaeri is a fantasy written by two students.
Okaeri rightfully belongs to K and Choco
No copying or distributing to public without written permission from owners listed above.
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