11A.N- Wassup, minna! Hoo! Yes, this is me. Alive and kicking. I've been away from Fanfiction for a pretty long time and I'm really sorry to those who waited.. especially the loyal readers and subscribers of my story 'Code of a Devil'. Don't worry though, the story is still on-going and I'm still working on some chapters *winks* That aside, I know I owe an explanation for my long absence. So I'll let you know that the reason is because I've been busy reading other Fics lately particularly to the anime 'Marimete' and most especially, to ENJOY MY SUMMER VACATION! XD.. I know it's not an excuse to update like a turtle but as a compensation to my readers, I created this short story of Marimete, obviously after I got inspired reading Fics :D And also as a remembrance to my summer vacation cuz the title is kinda relatable. SO... *ahem* Let's begin and before anything else, I'll have you informed that this story is just a CRACK Fic and shouldn't be taken seriously. This consists of only two chapters and if I get good reviews, I'll extend it to three. I dedicate this story to my loyal readers and for those who supported my first story, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. This is for you and to all the people who love Maria-sama ga miteru. Enjoy :D
* The setting takes place in Season 1 where Yumi and Yoshino still don't have any petite soeur.
* The Problem*
"Fukuzawa Yumi."
The single voice ehoed through the room. Several stares were directed and the stillness intensified when all actions are brought to a halt. Despite the desperate attempts and repetition of the name, the mentioned student paid no heed as she continued to get lost in her own world when suddenly…
"Fukuzawa Yumi-san." Repeated the voice but a bit louder this time. With the help of a concerned friend gently tapping her seatmate on the shoulder, the said girl instantly jolted up and answered in a frantic manner.
"H-Hai, sensei."
The teacher noticing the distress the girl was in, heaved a sigh and adjusted her glasses. She then turned to the girl and spoke.
"Fukuzawa-san. I understand if you are dealing with problems which may be personal or not. However, I hope that you won't get too distracted so as to miss our class discussion."
"H-Hai. I apologize, sensei." Replied Yumi as she hung her head low. The teacher gave her a sympathetic look before turning back to the board and continuing her discussion. Other students shared a worried glances for a second before listening back to their teacher.
"Are you okay, Yumi-san?" The gentle voice of Shimako brought comfort to Yumi's troubled mind at the moment. With a meek smile and a slight nod, Yumi faced her friend/seatmate.
"Yes, Shimako-san. Please don't worry about me. I can manage quite fine so you don't have to stress yourself out."
"I should be saying that to you, Yumi-san." Replied Shimako with a worried look." We all know that news about the trip of the 2nd years brought anxiety to the Yamayurikai. Especially to you and Yoshino-san." Regarded Shimako as she glanced at the other council member. The braided girl was adorning a devastated look while her head was rested on her armchair; arms falling freely on both sides.
"It's a bit sudden but I know that everything will be alright. So cheer up okay?" Shimako flashed Yumi a bright smile and the pig-tailed girl offered one in return.
"Thanks Shimako-san. Me and Yoshino-san will do our best not only for our onee-samas but also for your support."
"That's the spirit."
"Anyways, I think we should continue our talk over lunch or else we'll get my name on a special mention again." With a giggle, Shimako shifted from her seat and faced front.
"You're right, Yumi-san. You're right."
When lunch hour came, Yumi slowly got up from her seat and together with Shimako, they approached the braided girl who was still wearing a devastated look.
" Yoshino-san. It's already lunch time. We should head to the Rose Mansion."
The braided girl gave off a grunt in reply and she slowly composed herself before facing the two.
"Oh….. Yeah.. It's lunch time. Let's go." Yoshino walked ahead of the two sparing no glances to the students who greeted her on the way.
"Ne, Yoshino-san." Said Yumi as she and Shimako caught up with the girl. "I'm sure Rei-sama is doing fine. Well…. Onee-sama too together with the other 2nd years."
Stopping in her tracks, Yoshino went into hysterics which startled the 2 teens.
" That Baka Rei-chan! Yeah. I'm sure she's doing absolutely fine. Heck, she hasn't even called me for 3 days! That annoying….BAKA! BAKA! BAKA!"
"Yoshino-san, calm down." Spoke Shimako as she tried to calm the girl. " I'm sure Rei-sama has her reasons. Well, who knows? They might be busy and in fact, Sachiko-sama hasn't even called Yumi yet."
With that statement, it was Yumi's turn to become sorrowful. Shimako realized that she made a mistake.
" How stupid of me. Ano… Yumi-san.. That's- "
"Really, Yumi-san?" asked Yoshino with wide eyes. "That's strange. If I know Sachiko-sama, she will try to call and check on Yumi non-stop! Why is she….." Yoshino thought for a moment and after doing so, her expression was replaced with an irritated one.
"The nerve of those Bakas! Hmph. Let's just ask the other roses about this. Let's go, Yumi-san, Shimako-san." When they reached the main door of the Rose Mansion, Yoshino knocked 3 times before a soft 'Come in' can be heard.
"Oh, It's the young Roses. Good Afternoon to you." Greeted Eriko in slight amusement.
~ Yumi-chaaaann!~ Sei spoke and she immediately jumped towards the pig-tailed girl earning her a squeal in return.
"Mou, Sei-sama. Do you have to do that everytime?" asked Yumi with a pout.
" Yes, of course, Yumi-chan. Now that Sachiko is away for a pretty long time, I'll make sure to harass you every chance I get." Said Sei with a playful smile. Yumi let out an 'Eiek!' and Youko decided to interfere in their conversation.
"Now, Sei. You better behave or Sachiko will return in an instant once I inform her of your mishaps with Yumi-chan." Warned Youko in a calm yet intimidating manner.
" I suppose you should also do that to Rei-chan, Youko-sama." Yoshino said as she seated herself opposite from Eriko across the table.
" My, someone seems to be upset. Is there a problem, Yoshino-san?" Eriko asked the braided girl with a grin as she raised a brow in interest. Yoshino just gave off a 'Hmph' and looked away.
"Yoshino-san is upset because Rei-sama hasn't called her for 3 days now." Answered Shimako in her friend's place. Eriko let out a soft gasp in amusement and she looked at Sei who was now wearing a smirk on her face. They glanced at Yumi who was quietly eating her lunch.
" Is that so? Then I suppose Sachiko hasn't called Yumi-chan too since her mood is kinda gloomy. Whadya say, Youko?" asked Sei to the Rosa Chinensis; her smirk never leaving her face.
" Does she find this amusing? Whatever you're trying to say is completely unnecessary. Are you trying to imply something?"
"Nah. I'm just saying that maybe you have an idea since Sachiko is your petite seour. And you might as well call her together with Rei to help these two." Sei pointed to Yoshino and Yumi. The two wearing an irritated and devastated look.
" *sighs* As much as I want to, I can't." Youko stopped for a moment and scanned their reactions. Yoshino was the first one to react.
"But Rosa Chinensis, Why?"
" Their line is always busy and if not, their phone is off. And to be honest, Sachiko nor Rei hasn't even called the three of us too." Said Youko as she pointed at herself and the other senior roses.
" I understand why Sei-sama has not received a call but Youko-sama… Are you serious?" asked a shock Yumi to the elder red rose.
"Hey Yumi-chan.. What is that supposed to mean?"
Ignoring Sei, Youko nodded in approval which left the two younger roses to become puzzled.
"But Youko-sama. I'm sure Sachiko-sama and Rei-sama will try to call somehow. And it's been 3 days! Why is that?"
" I don't know, Shimako. If we can't call them or they won't call us, we will never know."
"Hmmm.. But on my opinion, a school trip for 3 weeks is kinda weird. Like I don't know.. It's just too long?" Eriko said.
" For the first time in my life. I agree with you, Rosa Foetida." Said Yoshino as she leaned back on her chair. "Didn't the teachers exaggerate this a bit?"
"This was Itobi sensei's idea. Right, Youko?" asked Eriko.
"Yes."
"I knew it! " Sei exclaimed with a snap of her fingers. "That Itobi-sensei is the culprit all along."
"What do you mean, Sei-sama?" asked Yumi with a confused look.
" Well….." started Sei and looked at her fellow third-years. " We always have a hunch that Itobi-sensei has a 'crush' thing on Sachiko and Rei. It seems like our doubt was true all along."
" What? How can you say such things, Sei-sama?" asked Yoshino with a look that says ' WTF, Are you crazy?! '
" Well, Well, Well. Yoshino-chan. Isn't it obvious? Providing an out of school trip and in another country,nonetheless. Extending it to a point where it becomes a whole Month stay. Hello? What do you think is that supposed to imply?"
Yoshino became quiet for a brief moment while Yumi pondered about Sei's statement.
" Rei-sama and onee-sama are exceptionally beautiful. Especially onee-sama of course.. *blush* So it's not impossible for someone to fall for them regardless of their age or reputation."
Surprised about her striking realization, Yumi let out a gasp which caused Sei to grin.
"That's right, Yumi-chan. And we might as well conclude that this is Itobi sensei's ploy to hit on Sachiko and Rei. Who knows? He might also be the reason on why those two still haven't called by now."
*(SLAM!)*
"That is unacceptable, Sei-sama!" spoke Yoshino in gritted anger. "By all means, I will try to bring Rei-chan back."
"And how are you gonna do that?" asked a teasing Eriko.
"By going there of course!" answered Yoshino in an unfazed tone.
"Do you even know where?" Sei chimed in.
"Wha- Then where are they, anyway?"
"F-R-A-N-C-E" Sei answered as she spelled out each letter.
Yoshino's courage died down as she slumped back on her chair and cursed a silent 'Damn it'.
"HAHAHA. I can't believe you, Yoshino-chan. You'd go all-out finding Rei when you don't even know where they are in the first place!" teased Eriko who was laughing like an idiot.
" It's not my fault if that Baka Rei-chan didn't even inform me what,where or when her trip is!"
"Aww. Poor you, Yoshino-chan. Poor you." Said Sei as she feigned crying.
"Eriko, Sei. Will you please stop it? My God. Are you really Third years? Like seriously, I don't even know how you got into your respective positions." Youko said as she glared at the snickering teens. "And as for you, Yoshino-chan, Yumi-chan. Don't think about what Sei told you that much. That hunch was only created by her and I can say in all honesty that I'm not part of it. I don't know about Eriko because they both have serious mental issues."
"Oy, it's better to be ready than sorry so that's why, Yumi-chan and Yoshino-chan. Watch out for Itobi-sensei on your 2nd year." Warned Sei with a grin. "And you too, Shimako-chan. We can't risk letting the cute girls in danger unless we have a favorable bargain."
"Are we supposed to feel relieved about that, onee-sama?" Shimako said with a sigh.
"But Youko-sama... Will onee-sama be fine?" asked Yumi with concern in her eyes.
"If I were you, Yumi-chan, I'll stop worrying about that Icy onee-sama of yours. Just think of it this way, okay? You'll get to have a whole month free from a possessive, moody, haughty, and scary woman under your radar."
"Will you shut up,Sei? You're not helping a little bit." Youko said with a roll of her eyes.
"And Yumi-chan." Sei continued as if she didn't heard what Youko said. "You have to enjoy yourself on the days that Sachiko is absent cuz I'm telling you, these will be the BEST days of your life. If you like, I would teach you and Yoshino-chan the ways on how to make your Lilian Days awesome. A.K.A. The Satou Sei way." Suggested the blonde with a wink. The eldest red rose pulled the prankster by the ear to avoid Yumi-chan being corrupted by Sei's mundane tactics.
"Ow, Youko! What was that for?"
"For your information, Satou Sei. We came here to guide them and not misguide them through such shameless acts especially now that their onee-samas are on leave for a very long time."
"That's what I'm trying to do, Youko! And it's- Ow!"
" And I am on my guard to keep your hands off Yumi-chan. That's what Sachiko personally requested me to do. Are we clear?"
Sei could only rub her left ear after Youko pulled away to sip some tea.
"Thank you for your concern, Sei-sama. But me and Yoshino-chan will manage just fine."
"That's right, onee-sama. Please spare yourself some trouble." Added Shimako with a sigh.
"Geez... You guys are no fun." Sei said with a cute pout which earned laughter from the room.
After classes, the Younger roses left early since Youko informed them that they won't be having any meeting in the Rose Mansion. Yumi was walking towards the school gate and Yoshino was beside her; kicking dust as she takes each step. Shimako was following behind them wearing a neutral expression on her face.
"*sighs* I bet Rei-chan is enjoying her time. We should also have fun, Yumi-san."
"I hope so, Yoshino-san. Onee-sama's absence makes me kinda tired."
With fists in the air, Yoshino halted in her tracks making the other two stop as well.
"Don't worry,Yumi-san. I bet we'll find a way to spend our time without thinking about our onee-samas that much." She then turned to her friend with a grin. " We'll call this Operation: FORGET THOSE ONEE-SAMAS FOR A MONTH. Hmph. Those Bakas are not the only ones who have the power to gain a temporary amnesia."
"Is there such a thing, Yoshino-san?" asked Shimako.
"Who knows? But I'll make it possible, just you see." Yoshino replied with an evil laugh which scared the two.
"Eto... If you say so, Yoshino-san." Replied Yumi with an awkward laugh. They finally reached the school gates and before they parted ways, Yoshino shouted a reminder.
"We'll think about it tomorrow, Yumi-san. See You!"
" I hope we won't get in trouble." Thought Yumi and waited for her bus.
"I'm home." Greeted Yumi in a melancholic tone which she has been using for the past days. Sachiko's absence affects her emotions to a certain degree and her parents even consoled her for this saying things like 'It's not the end of the world.' 'You shouldn't be so sad.' 'Stop being so emo.' And many others which she didn't bother to remember since it wasn't helping her a bit.
"Mom and Dad is away for an errand." Yumi said as she read the note on the refrigerator. "I'm sure Yuuki already had his dinner. Oh well.. guess I'm eating alone."
She dropped her bag on the couch before walking towards the table. After having her full, she washed the plates and went directly to her room. She flopped on the bed with a loud 'Thud' not caring if it was very unlady-like.
"It's not like onee-sama is here to scold me. Is this what Sei-sama meant by the best days of my life? Fufufu." She released soft giggles and mentally berated herself aftewards. "Geez.. I should stop thinking about onee-sama that much."
She looked at her clock and took note of the time which says 8:42
"How boring.. I guess I'll just read some book. Wait... Book... Oh, right! I have to return one to Yuuki." Yumi quickly scanned her shelf and grabbed a certain book with a blue cover and white stripes. "It's a good thing I didn't forget this or else he'll start blabbering about Old Women again." Said Yumi with a roll of her eyes. She reached for the doorknob and closed the door with a soft 'Click'.
Yuuki's room was opposite to hers and she knocked several times to get the boy's attention. However, the door didn't open and her hand was already sore from all the knocking.
"Why isn't Yuuki answering? I'm pretty sure he's not away today."
She repeated the action with her other hand and made her knocks a little louder this time.
" I swear if this won't open..."
Her knocks turned to banging and still getting no results, she leaned on her side and started pushing the doorknob.
"Is he asleep or what? Yuuki! Who am I kidding? He doesn't sleep at all."
Giving off a frustrated sigh, she scanned for things which may help her break in. Reaching for her pockets, Yumi instantly formed a smile as she took out a key.
"Ooh. I have a spare key to Yuuki's room. This will do it."
She positioned the key to unlock the door but unfortunately, the door didn't open.
"Why won't it open? Did he change the doorknob or what?" She heaved a long sigh and stepped back a few distance from the door. " Okay. You left me with no choice, Yuuki. Maria-sama... please guide me."
She prepared herself and after a few seconds, she dashed at full speed to kick the door but only to-
*(DOOR OPENS)*
"Hey, Yumi-
"KYAAAHHH!"
Instead of her planned kick, Yumi was sent dashing inside; landing with her face straight on the floor.
"Baka Yuuki! Why did you open the door?"
"Wah- I thought there was someone outside so I-
"You should have done that a while ago! Geez.. Nice timing you have in there." Remarked Yumi as she got up and staightened her skirt.
"Why are you upset? And don't tell me you were planning to break into my door."
"Well it's not my fault if someone was being deaf the whole time." Yumi replied as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"I'm busy so I didn't notice." Answered Yuuki with a frown. Yumi scanned his room and saw her brother's computer which was turned on.
"Oh, right. I'm telling Dad that you're busy watching some movies."
"What I do in my spare time is none of your concern, okay?" Yuuki returned to his seat and wore back his headphones. "Anyways, why are you here?"
"I came here to return this." Yumi said and placed the book on his table. " You told me last night that you'll be needing this for your quiz tomorrow."
"Ah... Yeah... *grins* Just leave it in there." The boy replied without facing away from the screen.
"Shouldn't you be studying tonight? You should review your books instead of-
" YEAH! HOO! GO NATSU! FIRE ROAR!"
Realizing that Yuuki wasn't paying any attention, she approached his side to watch what he was so busy for.
"Yuuki. You should stop watching this movie and study for your quiz tomorrow!"
"Yumi, move aside. You're blocking the screen." Ordered Yuuki impatiently "And just so you know. This is not a movie. This is an ANIME... A-N-I-M-E. You got that?"
"Ani- What?" mumbled Yumi with a puzzled look.
" *sighs* You won't understand. Anyways, just let me finish one more episode and I'll study after that. (Haha. Lies XD )
" Mou, Yuuki. You should be more mindful of your responsibilities." Yumi said with an angry frown. Just then, Yuuki's expression become solemn and he started saying things which shocked Yumi.
"Wakatta. I'll take it seriously. My family is everything to me and I won't let anyone down.
" Wow.. Yuuki... I-I didn't know you think highly of us. Mom and Dad will be very proud." Said Yumi who was starting to get emotional.
"W-What are you crying for? I do care for our family but what I meant is this Family." Yuuki said and pointed on the screen. " My brothers Natsu and Gray. My cute sister Lucy and my senpai Erza. I LOVE YOU MY FAIRYTAIL FAMILY!" exclaimed Yuuki and hugged the computer screen like an idiot.
*(SMACK!)*
"Ow, Yumi! What was that for?"
"Hmph. I'm leaving."
"And don't forget to change into your bedtime clothes before sleeping! Mom will scold you once you fall asleep with your Lilian uniform again!" added Yuuki with a snicker.
"WHATEVER!" retorted Yumi with her tongue out before closing the door.
"That Yuuki.. He can't even stop watching that movie and he'll go teasing me about changing my uniform." She entered her room and laid down on her bed. " Change my uniform, huh? Grr... Why am I feeling lazy? If only I can take off my clothes in a flash like how that character in the movie did, then this won't be a hassle."
She got up and started removing her blouse. " Or perhaps just end up shirtless.. Wha- I'm starting to sound like Sei-sama." Yumi shook her head and after changing into her bedtime clothes, she closed her eyes and drifted off into sleep.
*END OF CHAPTER*
A.N.- So you guys have an idea on where this will go? Hit review for the next chapter. The more reviews, the better! And it will also give me the sign that you like this story to continue. See you, minna :D
