Half of Me

[Ravynlee]

Awesome, as always. Don't intentionally mean to embarrass you/make you blush but the praise you do deserve - it's not simply a case of me 'p*ssing in your pocket' (as we say here Downunder - meaning of course being nice and biased to win favour) that's not my intention either. I honestly like what I read, sometimes it makes me think how I myself may have written something or another direction I may have taken instead, but as artists we do that subconsciously I think, so no offence meant.

I follow this story everyday (at least every update)- it makes me smile, makes me laugh, sometimes makes me feel all warm and fuzzy... and to do that is a gift. You posess a gift, Mel. Thanks for sharing it with us, even if it is about Rob (yes, that part if biased! *laughs*) But thanks anyway.

Love the update. His mum sounds prudish but I guess it's quite understandable given that she wants what's best for her sons and given that Rob is famous and so forth, it opens up a can of worms in the sense that they wouldn't know who to trust - who likes their son for who he is and not what he has/represents to the gold-diggers out there, so despite her attitude I can still appreciate her as a charadter. His dad and brother (whom, don't get me wrong but I think is older but not by much) seem quite nice. The average family may confuse someone who's never had one but then again we can all imagine the ideal of one, so even that isn't a big issue.

Rob singing - that blew me straight out of the water.

I know he and the rest of the band have been creditted with backing vocals from time to time but Rob's voice is naturally quite low it's hard to miss - and I've never heard him sing anything before... maybe I'm just tone deaf or something? *looks vague* But I was so envious of Lan at the studio... *sob*

So not fair... just... so not fair...

I want to be Lan, damnit!

*ahem*

Anyway - excellent as always. And, as usual, can't wait for more!

Thanks so much! *hugs*

-Rav

 

[Pheonix791989]

Thanks rav. your review as always still makes me blush. but there's an old adage that goes he who sees no rival to his work is blind. I hope you remember that I am writing in my journal and go over there and read it XD but hey its all good

Dinner was a pretty quiet afair. Rob's dad was pretty nice but his mom reminded me alot of my dad. But then again that was yin and Yang. As we got home, there was a light on in the front of the house. I could see that my littlest brother was up waiting for me to read him a story. He came running out of the house in his little footie pajamas. In his hands he held up the sequal to the story that I had read him yesterday. I smiled at him and Rob. They both sat down on the bed to listen to me read. I took a deep breath.

"This feeling inside of me is very soft. But sometimes it hurts. I become full of this feeling when I think of that person. Do you feel that way about everybody? I shake my head, 'No, only when I think of that person.' What happens when your with that person? 'I get warm, like I'm glowing inside.' What if you can't be with that person? I place my hands over my heart, 'It hurts. It really really hurts, right here.' Like you're about to die?"

I glanced at Rob over my shoulder curiously. He seemed to be deep in thought as I flipped another page.

" We can't die, we cant die because we're not alive. Perhaps not, but it feels the same way as if we could. Because we are them. I hope we can be happy someday, when you find your 'someone just for you'. But, if we dont become happy, If the someone just for me konws all the things I can and cannot do because I am me, and He still dosent choose me, then, then, I will have to do about you and about us. What's wrong? it hurts, if the 'someone just for me' does not choose me, I'm afraid the hurt in my heart will be so sad that I'll stop working. It's a powerfull feeling isnt it? A hurt so strong it can cause you to break. There are no people in this city, but through their windows, everyone looks happy inside. Are these people truly happy? And....are "they" truly happy? I am surrounded by people who stay inside with "them", but I am all alone because when I walk through this city with no people, All that I want, right now, more than anything else, is to be with him."

I swallowed again. I remember my dad reading me this picture book, hoping that I'd find that someone just for me. a Tear slipped down my cheek as I remember the times I had with Rob, how happy I was, and how when I wasnt with him, I was sad and my heart hurt the most.

"The glow inside is the brightest when that person is near and the pain inside hurts more when he is away. I am happiest when I think about that person, I am the saddest when I think about him too. He makes all my feelings more intense. That must be what love is. So please let that person I love be the 'someone just for me'. He saw me when things looked bad for me and were rough. I knew he was the 'someone just for me' when I saw him, but, he was someone special. I wonder though, how can there be a we when both of us belong to such different worlds? This City, this world, has no people, but, the light burning bright in the homes is warm and bright. I am in a world with no people, but I am not sad or lonely, my heart glows. I am one of 'them' but I still feel warm inside. That's because I love this person. The heart of someone who's in love, whether that person is alive or not, is kind and warm. If my heart is this warm, if I can be this happy, then I wish that all those like me can fall in love and all of them will have their love returned. The love we feel may not be the same, but it dosent matter when I'm with the 'someone just for me'. If we all can find our special person, then the world will be a most joyous place. Then, this city, this world, will have no happy people. This is a special place, a special city that has the someone just for me."

I closed the book and my little brother ran of to his room giggeling. Rob wiped the tear away with his rough hands. Those books brought back so many memories of back home in Ireland, wait, I am home now. Ireland isnt my home any more. I belong right here in this house with my family, my new mom, my new brothers and sisters, and my someone just for me.

"This house is a special place because my someone just for me is here. I love her and I will do anything to please her and so I can be with her."

Rob said with a soft look in his eyes. I turned my head into his large hand. Suddenly I leaned into him and we had the first kiss in this house with out being interupted. The door opened and benji walked in on us. He made a face and promptly turned around and left.

 

[Ravynlee]

Hey Phi,

As always much love and much to appreciate. Can't say too much about this one, my cat Zed is asleep on my arm so I'm typing with one hand... slooooowly.... and I just got back from work so I'm stuffed, but had to jump on quickly and tell you that I loved it, as always. Sometimes this and the CoB is the only reason I log in when I'm in... *sigh* But it's all good. You write quite well... my only real issue so far (hope you don't mind the constructive criticism - you seem to have been okay with it so far () : ) ) is that the story Lan read confused me a little. It's a good story (the one she reads) but be careful it doesn't detract too far from the plot/focus. I got the purpose it served (between Lan and Rob being that special someones for each other) and that's okay. May I suggest italicising the stories she reads so we can diferentiate between actual speach and the reading of the tale? Would make it visually more cohesive too. Other than that the plot and character development is good so far. But seeing as how you gave this a 'supernatural feel' in the beginning we need the continuum. The bus fight incident was a nice tie in. But after a few updates that essence has waned a little. Forgive my impudence, it may (and probably is) building... personally I love the love story, but... whatever you write satisfies me... ahhh, it's always all good. *big wicked grin*

Take care and as always can't wait for more! Puh-lease?

(btw; updated at your journal!)

-Rav

 

[Pheonix791989]

ahh thanks rav. its always nice to have someone who will give me good advice. but yes things are building up again. I wont say how or when but something will happen (smiles evily)

(lan's POV still)

I sat in the back of Biology class at an empty table. Rav came and sat down beside me. We ignored some of the stares that we were getting.

"So when are you and rob getting hitched?"

Rav asked conversationally. I shrugged my shoulders.

"I'm not sure actualy. I want it to be on a special day, though. I'm still unsure about all the tiny details. **** i dont think his mom wants me for a daughter in law."

I said with a sigh as I laid my head down on the desk.

"Dont worry about it. As long as you and rob are happy, then its all good."

I smiled. It was nice having a friend like Rav.

"Rav, will you be my maid of honor?"

I asked suddenly. There goes my mouth before my brain can think, that seems to be a constant thing these days.

"Sure. But dont you want your sisters to be in the wedding?"

Rav asked, slightly suprised at my sudden question.

"They will be eventually. I just havent worked those details out yet."

I mumbeled as I went face first into the desk again. The bell rang and I picked my head up to listen better. We were sitting in the back of the class and our teacher was pretty chill about letting us talk in class.

"So you and Mike eh?"

Rav turned a deep shade of pink.

"Yeah, never saw it comming though."

She said thoughtfully as she continued to doodle on her notes absentmindedly.

"you two make a nice couple. But I'd tread carefully around Mike."

Rav frowned. She lowered her voice to a whisper.

"What do you mean? Mike's not like that....."

"Not that! its just two of the people responsiable for kidnapping me and Rob was rob's ex susan and Mike's ex, anna. She knows where mike lives and where the rest of the band is. Just be carefull. I dont want my best friend to run into any trouble like I did."

Rav gave me a semi hug from the chair.

"Aww that's sweet."

I frowned.

"Dont go all chobi on me."

"Chobi?"

I tried to think of how to explain what chobi was.

"Chobi is like something thats cute and sappy and all that wonderfull ****."

Rav gave a small laugh. She knew better then any one about how I felt about that stuff. It anoys me to no end.

"Yeah, just remember when you and Rob get all chobi on me I have a right to irk you guys."

I gave a wave of my hand and fell asleep. Rav woke me up with a slap on my back some fifteen minutes later. My cell phone was flashing. I raised my hand and excused my self to the bathroom. Rob's number flashed across the screen. I pushed talk.

"Hey rob."

"Lan, something's wrong with mike."

Rob's voice sounded shaky. I frowned.

"What's wrong with him?"

"I dunno, we were in the studio and suddenly he had like a seizure or something and went unconcious. Me and the guys are waiting for an ambulance to come right now."

"Should I come over to the hospital with you and the guys?"

"We need all the support we can get. Bring Rav too. I have to go, me and brad are gonna ride with mike. Phoenix is gonna pick you up in like five minutes."

"Bye rob."

I closed my phone up and returned back to class. I told the teacher that Rav and I had to go. Rav followed me out into the hallway bewildered.

"What's wrong Lan, is everything alright? Is Rob ok?"

"Its not Rob, its Mike."

Rav abruptly stopped and dropped all of her books.

"oh my ***! is he ok?"

I shrugged my shoulders.

"I dunno, Brad and Rob were gonna ride with him to the hospital in the ambulance. I hope he's alright."

Rav started crying as we waited in the front of the school. I tried my best to make her feel better. I know what its like to be afraid to loose someone. I remember feeling this way when my mom was in that accident. I was on the verge of tears too. Mike was always so nice to me, always had a kind word to say and always kept things between everyone cool and calm. I know that Mike really loved Rav. When I saw them together, they complimented each other so nicely. I dont want to loose another person that was close to me or my friends. Phoenix pulled up with Chester and Joe. Rav and I both scrambeled in the car. Chester's face was pale and Joe looked like he was scared, sad and confused at the same time. Phoenix pulled out of the school parking lot without a word. I can tell he was stressed. I raised an eyebrow as chester scooted as close to the window as he possiably could without actualy getting out of the car. He was such a jerk. Phoenix parked and we all hurriedly ran out of the car and to the waiting room where Brad and Rob waited. Rob had a worried look on his face while brad almost paced a hole in the floor. Rav sank down into a chair and drew her knees up to her chest. All was silent with the exception of Brad's pacing and Rav's sniffing. I gave Rob a hug, he let out a sigh. He was truly worried about his friend. Chester finally let out an exasperated growl.

"I can't ******* stand it any more!"

"What?"

The guys inquired, truly confused.

"Being in the same room with her!"

Chester growled as he pointed at me. I raised an eyebrow.

"Me? what the **** have I ever done to you?"

"It who you ******* are! It drives me insane!"

ok, this is enough. After putting up with Rob's mum, this was just over the top.

"Look here, you're the one who's resenting me. I havent done a **** thing. Ever since I was with rob you have held me in contempt."

I said trying to stay level headed. Chester and I were giving each other the stare down.

"I dont even know why the **** you're here, you dont even know Mike like that!"

"Don't get me started Chester! I care about mike as much as you do. Can't you just get your head out of your **** and take a look around? Not everyone worships the ******* ground you walk on, Cant you just face it and accept the fact that maybe someone likes Rob more then you? I know that's what it's about!"

I said through gritted teeth. Chester looked like he was ready to hit me and personally I would have welcomed him hitting me. Rob stepped inbetween us.

"Chester, she's right, you need to chill. Mike going unconcious isnt her fault. Besides after what happened, I have every right to be mad at you but I'm not so dont take it out on her."

Rob then turned to me and put his hands on my shoulder.

"I know you're stressed out about mike but try to calm down."

He said to me. I sank down into a chair beside Rav and let out a deep breath. Rob was right, I needed to calm down. Funny how being in a relationship like this makes you wonder about the other person and how they can calm you like instantly. A doctor came in with a clipboard.

"Who's here for Mr. Shinoda."

"We all are."

Brad said standing up. He knew Mike the longest.

"Did mr Shinoda take the medications he was suposed to this morning?"

Brad frowned.

"I dont know. He always takes them but he was saying something about having to get some more because his bottle of pills went missing from his house."

The doctor nodded and wrote something down on his clipboard.

"Well Mr. Shinoda is concious again and is asking for his friends. You will be allowed to visit him."

The rest of us nodded as we watched the doctor leave.

"So brad tell us what's with mike."

Phoenix said as Brad plopped down in a chair from relief.

"Well back when we like were in middle school, Mike got into this like big fight with his dad and he got so angry and out of control that he started having seizures. we thought it was like just a one time thing, but then he like started having them often. one of them was like so bad that he was unconcious for a week and a half. The medication he's been on is to control the seizures."

We all walked into Mike's room. He was sitting there, concious and smiling with a broken left arm.

"Hey baby, we came as soon as possiable."

Rav said as she pulled up a chair beside his bed. Mike smiled and leaned up to kiss her.

"Thanks guys. I'm sorry I didnt tell you guys. I just cant imagine where in the **** the pills were, only brad, me and......"

Mike trailed off frowning. Brad automatically sensed that something was up.

"what mike?"

"only you me and anna know where the medication was. You were in the studio the whole time with me because the only time I left was to go get them."

"But it couldnt be anna, she's in jail for attempted kidnapping."

Joe said. Rob picked up the newspaper that brad had brought with them.

"When are you ever going to start buying the newspaper? She was released because of her attourny. Susan's still in jail."

Rob pointing to the headline news. Mike paled at the news.

"She's out to get me. I just know it."

"Calm down mike."

Phoenix said. Mike nodded as Rav held his right hand the best she could.

"We'll just go some other place where we can stay inconspicious for a while. I mean someplace that's out of the way where we wont make a big fuss if we're there."

A light clicked on in my head. There would be enough room for everyone and almost no one in the town except for the ten kids that were in there would know about LP, even then I would highly doubt that even those kids would know about them too.

"Guys I have an idea. My families horse farm in Ireland. Its a small town but no one would know you. There's enough room for everyone too we have atleast enough so everyone can have their own room."

I suggested.

 

[Friðbjörn]

and now things are really getting exciting! *twitches from excitement*

can't wait for more :thumbsup:

Anna and Susan creep me out lol

 

[Ravynlee]

Awww... this is by far the best update so far, hands down. I say that because the characters have now come into thier own - this is the point where a fan fic becomes an actual legit story and not some biffo about six guys who just happen to be real people and in a band together. That's one. Another is the fact that you've now added tension. Stories thrive and develop on conflict be it between two protagonists, a situation, affairs of the heart or mind or physical realm, or the age old adage of good versus evil, that kind of thing. So this has now gone from good to great. Even though there's evidence enough to suggest the 'villan' in this tale there's enough residual tension that keeps you intrigued and second guessing.

Plus - the Rav and Mike thing is just really sweet - 'chobit' or not *laughs* (Strange word, that. I'm being educated, one word at a time XD) Almost rivals the Rob and Lan thing... awwww... I feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside...

Great. Brilliant! *stands on chair and cheers wildly*

Thanks, as always, and I'm still hungry for more...

Plus, I echo Viking's sentiments just prior there. All good.

TC & TTYL,

-Rav

 

[Pheonix791989]

alright heres the next bit. Since christmas break is comming up then I'll have more time to work on the story then. I hope you like this part.

I felt some sort of nagging sensation in the back of my mind as Rob and I drove home that night. The guys liked the idea of staying on my grandparents horse farm. Maybe we shouldnt have left Mike, Rav, and Phi back there alone. Mike was already incapacitated and I'm pretty sure that rav could handle herself if push comes to shove. Plus phoenix was there so he would take care of them.

"You're unusualy quiet."

Rob commented as we turned down the dark street.

"Just thinkin."

I said as I gazed out the window. Rob looked away.

"I'm sorry about back in the hospital, it wasnt my place to say what I did."

I apologized to Rob for my outburst against Chester. I bet I really embarrassed Rob, doin something stupid like that.

"Chester shouldnt have treated you like he did, you had every right to say what you said."

Rob said as he started to frown. I followed his gaze up on the hill someone was trying to get into my house. mulitple people. I frowned. There looked to be close to twenty people. There is no way that my dad, my brothers, and benji and joel could handle them by them selves.

"Floor it Rob!"

He nodded and instinctively reacted. I threw open the SUV door before it came to a compleat stop in front of the house. My littler brothers and sisters were screaming and crying. My dad was busy trying to fight off three guys. I collected my siblings and rushed them inside to the closet under the stairs.

"Dont come out for anything, keep this door closed untill I tell you to come out!"

I hurriedly whispered. They all nodded, shaking and scared. I shut the door and threw a punch at the nearest guy. A flame shot out of my fist and made him drop to his knees, screaming in pain. I ran outside to help rob and my dad who were fighting back to back. Rob took up a wide stance and pulled a large boulder out from the earth and with a kick, he sent it flying into a group of the men. I swirled the water from the kiddie pool around my body, creating a barrier between me and the men. I moved it around in a wave and froze it to solid Ice so I could slide on it. Pulling the water behind me, I created large ice needles and threw them in rapid succession at the guys who surrounded benji and joel. Rob used a ball of air to knock down more men that surrounded my father. I then whipped around to take out two more guys. Suddenly I found myself back to back with rob.

"having some fun?"

Rob s******ed as he dodged another punch and punched a rock at another guy.

"Dont you know it?"

I said as I unleashed another wave of water taking out another group. These guys are spawning from somewhere like rabits. i frowned as they all seemed to stop where they were as a woman in red and black ninja like garb came through. With a well placed kick, she sent Rob flying.

"Rob!"

I screamed as I tried to run over to him. She caught me by my hair and pinned me to the side of the house with her arm, she was crushing my throat. I couldnt breathe.

"I'm so dissapointed at you rob. At least when you were with susan, you had good taste."

Rob groaned as he tried to stand up, he fell into a crumpeled heap at the base of the tree.

"You're so pathetic, I dont see why susan ever liked you. But to think of you as one of the spirits, you spirits must be getting desperate."

I struggeled to breathe. My dad was laying on the floor of the porch he seemed to be unconcious. Robin tried to help him. Joel and Benji were both nursing wounds from the fight, Joel's arm hung limply at his side. Rob finally stood up as he spit blood out onto the grass.

"Rob......"

I choked out trying to breathe.

"I wont fight you Anna! I wont hit a woman."

Rob said as he pulled himself up strait. I felt my vision start to go black.

"He wont, but I will!"

Out of no where, Brad slugged Anna. Taylor was in shock, it seems that brad had her in tow. Anna crumpeled like a wet dixie cup. I slid down the wall coughing and choking. Anna tried to stand up but brad punched her again.

"First off that was for hurting Mike!"

Brad shouted. I had never seen him all worked up in a rage. I thought only Irish had tempers like that.

"This one is for hurting Rav, for making her scared!"

He shouted again as he knocked anna back down. Anna tried to stand up again.

"This is for hurting Rob and Lan, They didnt do a ******* thing to you!"

Anna fell once more. she then rose up again, too stubborn to go down easily.

"This is for ******** over the band!"

Brad screamed at her as he nailed her with such force, she staggered back and fell, this time she didnt get up. Taylor ran over to her and fumbeled around with Anna's arm, looking for her pulse.

"She's alive...."

Taylor muttered, hoping to not provoke Brad anymore then he already was. Rob staggered over to me. Blood was running down his neck. I was tired and exchausted. My body ached like I was being sat on by a sumo wresteler. I fell asleep right there as Rob wrapped his arms around me.

(General POV)

Rob gently picked Lan up and carried her inside. Benji had let her little sibblings out of the closet where Lan had coraled them.

"Is she dead?"

Some of them asked Rob with a sad look in their eyes as they clung to him. Rob shook his head.

"She's just really sleepy. You guys be quiet ok?"

They all nodded and followed Rob upstairs to their room where they watched Rob put her down on the bed so she could sleep. Soon all of them dissapeared to their own rooms or down to living room where Robin was cleaning up their dad. One of them, her littlest brother stayed.

"Mistwer Rwob, pwease dont let herw die."

He asked in his little voice, his brown eyes close to tears. Rob picked him up and sat him down on his lap as they then sat down on the bed.

"Your sister's a tough girl. It'll take more then a little fight like that to hurt her."

The little boy sighed.

"She wreally loves Mistwer Rwob. I like morwe then my other browthers. You're nice."

He said as he gave Rob a hug. Rob was taken aback by this little four year old boy. He was really young and yet he was perfectly truthful about how and what he felt. Rob was amazed. Rob gave the little boy a hug back.

 

[Friðbjörn]

this is great :thumbsup:

the story I mean lol not about Lan...

but okay I was feeling really really ****** off cause of some **** since today, and visualizing Brad punchin Anna gave me a great rush or whatever it's called, and now I'm pretty happy

so thanks for that

 

[Pheonix791989]

its all good fribby. im glad it gave you a rush. sorry about ur day

 

[Ravynlee]

"I wont fight you Anna! I wont hit a woman."Rob said as he pulled himself up strait. I felt my vision start to go black.

"He wont, but I will!"

Out of no where, Brad slugged Anna.

Pure class! *laughs* Just great. Like Viking said - that bit made me happy. Go figure.

Rob was amazed. Rob gave the little boy a hug back.

Just pure *awwww* factor. <3 it.

"having some fun?"Rob s******ed as he dodged another punch and punched a rock at another guy.

"Dont you know it?"

Go Lan! Go Rob! Kick @$$! But with their awesome collective powers I wonder what hope (or should that be temperament) their offspring would inherit?! Imagine that!!
Like I said - it's coming together nicely now. An independent story. Good. Great, in fact. Can't criticize it right now, doesn't seem to need it! Woo-hoo!

*hugs*

TC & TTYL,

-Rav

 

[meteora500]

Awesome! This is an amazing story Mel, I love it! I love how you mix the Love and Romance theme, with the Fantasy...

He said as he gave Rob a hug. Rob was taken aback by this little four year old boy. He was really young and yet he was perfectly truthful about how and what he felt. Rob was amazed. Rob gave the little boy a hug back.

Just adorable! the whole part with the little brother...just...awww! Made me grin!

I loved the fight scene too! Man..cant wait for the next update! *waits hopefully*

 

[Pheonix791989]

thanks to everyone who always reviews. heres the next part

Her dad kept a constant timing while he checked on Rob and Lan. Her dad looked up as he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Robin.

"He is really a nice guy."

"I know, I just want whats best for her."

Her dad said as he turned around and walked down the hall way.

(rob's POV)

I had my head down on the side of the bed. I was tired and every muscle in my body ached. Her brother was curled up at the foot of the bed asleep. He and I havent left our spost since yesterday. She's been out for a while. I know her dad would peek in at times but I just ignored him for the most part. I just wanted to see her eyes again. there was a knock on the door and I turned my head.I smiled, Mike was now out of the hospital.

"She alright?"

I let out a deep sigh as I shrugged my shoulders. Mike put a hand on my shoulder.

"I'm so sorry about Anna, its just......"

Mike couldnt think of what to say exactly. I understood perfectly. Rav had a look saying that she wanted to say something. But I guess she just couldnt bring herself to say what ever it was she wanted to say. I held my own bemused smile. The infamous Rob-ranter was now speechless. It was extreamly ironic though, for as long as I can remember, she's been the one who was all about me, now, we're here in a room together and she's with mike. Its extreamly funny how things turned out.

"She'll pull through, she aint gonna leave you for anything any time soon."

Rav simply said. I was impressed, a short simple answer from someone who's been known to give long winded rants.

I nodded my head carefully as to not wake up Lan's little brother who was curled up in a ball on the foot of the bed.

"I know, thanks."

I said. I looked up once more to see Chester come in the room. Mike and Rav spared the two of us a momentary glance before leaving. Silence held a constant grasp on the room as Chaz and I looked eachother over.

"Rob, I'm sorry. You're right, things got a little out of control, I feel so stupid now...."

I didnt need to hear chester. I smiled and held my hand up quieting him.

"You dont have to say it, I know."

"But..."

"I mean it chester, You dont have to say anything."

Chester smiled and I stood up to give him a hug.

(Lan's POV)

My eyes fluttered open to see Chester and Rob hugging. It felt good to know that what I did wasnt compleatly totaly and utterly stupid. But I know things wont be so quiet any more. I have to tread carefully around everyone, especailly around the other band members, the last thing I want is for them to get hurt.

 

[Ravynlee]

Hey, Mel.

Um... feel funny saying this but it seems like we've missed a part. The start of the post/update is missing something... I feel vague, sorry.

Reads okay, but it's a little fragmented without the 'start'.

Please 'fix' as soon as you can - I can't wait for the rest. *excited*

Thanks again,

your avid reader,

-Rav

BTW - nice;

a short simple answer from someone who's been known to give long winded rants.

Couldn't have put that better myself.

Just glad Mikey's okay *awww* and that Chas and Rob have now ptached up their differences. Tis good to see. Brotherhood. Very sweet.

 

[Pheonix791989]

sorry about that. I fixed it. then I also dicided on doing an extra long part since the last one was so short.

(Lan's POV)

I sat up painfully and suddenly, causing Rob and Chester to break apart. I knew something was gonna happen but where? I was clad only in a wifebeater and a pair of skater shorts but I stood up all the same. My shoulder felt as if it was gonna rip open from the wound that was stitched up. I waited and searched the room with my eyes. Everything was quiet and still, Chester was pale, too afraid to move. I waited. Focusing my energy in to trying to find the source of the disturbance in the elements..... wait...THERE! I found it. I pulled water from the bowl beside the bed and turned it into Ice Needles. My BROTHER! I ran forward and threw myself infront of the Kunai that shattered the window and was aimed for my little brother. Many of them were badly aimed but four of them found their marks in my body. Side, shoulder, arm, and leg. I launched the needles at the window.

"Chester take my brother and get out of here!"

I screamed above my brothers crying. Chester scooped him up and ran. I fell to my knees.

"*****... not even brave enough to fight a full strenght warrior. Coward."

I spat. The disturbance vanished. I stood up and focused, my eyes closed and my breathing calm. Above? To the left? Right? not below me? behind me? I stood poised with needles at the ready. There it was again! I turned to launch the needles. NO!

"Rob!"

I screamed as the Kunai pirced his body, sending him flying through the shattered window to the ground below. I was too late. I jumped down from the window sill landing beside Rob on the grass that was now staind with his blood. The attacker lept infront of us.

"Your first time seeing someone you love die, pathetic."

The voice was cold and harsh. I felt tears form in my eyes. I wasnt gonna let him die, not with out revenge for it. I wasnt going to let him die, not like my poor mother. She didnt stand a chance, not even a hope of survival. No not this time, death wouldnt come as quickly. I felt some sort of fury erupt inside of me. It was neither fire nor water.

"Wait what is this? This isnt an elemental power, this is raw ki but ki cant be seen by the human eye so why can I see it?" (a/n ki is also known as chakra or chi which is an inner life force that everyone has. it is also known as the fight or flight response in human reactions of life/death situations aka when you get a rush that is the ki youre feeling)

"You will pay for this."

I whispered. Mike and rav were standing on the front porch where we had dropped right infront of and chester was trying to keep my little sibblings back. The black and white energy swirled in a vortex around Rob and I.

"You have never seen death, not like I have!"

I muttered as I pulled my self up despite my blood loss and pain. A low growl erupted from my throat.

(Chester's POV)

This white and black vortex just came out of nowhere. I was scared. That person just took Rob out like he was nothing but a sack of rice. Lan was covered in those japanese knives that mike used to have but she still managed to get up and defend Rob and her little brother. I heard her give a low growl that became more of a roar. It was just primal furry and energy that fuled her. She was now fighting for everything she ever loved. Something amazing happened. Black stripes formed a tiger pattern on her skin like tattoos, her eyes went from brown and green to an icy blue. Suddenly I was more then afraid and scared, I was petrified. I bet I ****** in my pants. I can only imagine that Mike and Rav's faces were a mirror to my own.

"Its Samui-Heidaga."

Mike breathed in awe. Apparently he wasnt afraid any more, he knew something, probably a japanese legend. He got down on his knees and bowed, touching his forehead to the floor. I remember him telling me that touching the head to the floor was the sign of ultimate respect.

"Care to tell the rest of us whats going on?"

I muttered, still scared shitless.

"Samui-Heidaga is the spirit of fire and water in japanese legends. She was always symbolized as a white tiger. the litteral translation of the name means Freezing fire. She was my gaurdian spirit when I was growing up. She symbolizes romance, wisdom, courage and honor."

I was in awe. With a roar, Lan lept at who ever it was and compleatly took them down. With her black claws outstreatched, she drove them into the guys chest.

"you will never know pain!"

She roared.

"I have been reincarnated into the next body for thousands of years all because of you bastards killing the yin. You have no right to speak of pain!"

One by one, she pulled the knives out of her body and pirced them through his hands and feet.

"Growing up in this life I saw death every day when I walked home from school just because of religious differences. My mother died at the hands of those bastards! You..will..never...know..what..it..feels..like!"

She said in a halting voice, stabbing the guy with her claws with every word. I watched blood run down her arms. I cant ever remember being this afraid. She picked the guy up and tossed him aside. The next instant, she became more normal, back to being human. Her eyes were still blue though. She stood in the kiddie pool that was still filled up with water, I blinked. She wasnt standing in the water, she was standing on the very tip of it, on the surface. The water splashe up and around as Lan made flourshing motions with her hands and arms. Then it began to give off a cool blue aura as she stepped down and covered Rob in the water. Almost instantly his whole body was healed. He coughed and sputtered, sitting up all soaking wet. Lan's eyes closed and she fell to the ground ontop of rob's lap. Well, I think today just beat out the scariest day of my life. That was when Rob almost beat me with in an inch of death. I mean the guy dosent look like it but he has a mean *** punch.

(general POV)

Rob looked around in wonder kunai and blood as well as water were all on the ground. How the **** did he get from the bedroom to here? Lan's eyes fluttered open.

"Lan, your eyes, they went from green and brown to blue. how'd that happen?"

Lan shook her head. She was compleatly drained but still alive.

"I'm so glad youre safe. for a moment I thought I was gonna loose you...."

She said softly as Rob kissed her forehead.

 

[meteora500]

Oh man, things are getting intense now! Heh...good job on the chapter Mel! I actually thought Rob was a goner (sp?). lookin forward to the next update!

 

[Ravynlee]

Sweet chapter! Wow - intense! *laughs* Poor Chas - terrible time to have an epiphany though, but still cracked me up. Poor *******. The whole Mike dropping to his knees with his forehead to the ground in respect was very well written, educational too. Could see him doing that.

Looks like someone's done their homework ('Chi'/ki, the white tiger, etc). You're a force to reckoned with - both figuratively (as in the character of Lan) and as a writer. Well done! *hugs*

***** - 5 stars, apu.

BTW, thanks for patching up the previous chapter. Now I have a sense of completeness... awww... ready for more updates!

-Rav

 

[Pheonix791989]

Y thank you guys. Well meteora, for a moment there in a diff version of the chapter Rob would have died and lan would have distroied everything but seeing as how in the fourms the rules say that no LP members are aloud to die -_- yeah. And Rav, Being that I'm a yonsei and a half *** like mike, I know about the traditions and customs of the Japanese. the thing that got me though, was since way way way back before the Japanese started comming to America, they believed in a purafied race (think like harry potter with the pure bloods) and all japanese are related to each other in some way (to think you in the story that is are dating something like my dad's fathers mothers hamsters pets mothers brothers bestfriends neighbor twice removed of course

For the next few days, Lan moved gingerly, wincing when ever someone touched her. Her eyes never Returned back to their original colors so they just remained an icy blue. It was a nice morning, Rob helped Lan up out of bed and into the bath. Rob's body was fine from the healing treatment that Lan gave him. The house was silent. All the little kids were gone with Robin to try to buy some new church clothes for the wedding. Since Lan had her school assignments emailed to her, she was able to work on them at home where Rob and her dad could keep an eye on her. Rob went back into his room to await when she would call for him to help her again. Even though it was hard work and very demanding, he loved doing it for her. there was a knock on the door. It was Lan's dad.

"Hello Rob. I found something that I believe you would find intrest in."

His dad sat down on the bed beside Rob as he opened up an old leather bound book. Rob blinked his eyes. That woman was beautiful.

"That's Lan's mum. Her name was Taka Hiranika. She was japanese and also one of the spirits."

Rob nodded his head, there was no mistaking the one brown eye and one green eye.

"As was her mother and her grandmother and her greatgrandmother going back for many generations. Her mother was an artist and a writer, I loved her dearly even if she was a bit hot headed and liked to have a good excuse to but heads with someone."

Lan's dad turned another page showing him and Lan's mom together holding something. The dawn of realization crossed over Rob's face as he exaimned the photo more carefully.

"Her mother wrote the story that Lan reads to her little brothers?"

"Yes, she wrote the story just before she died. She wrote it at first about the spirits in general, but then it became about Lan and you. We knew that she would be the one to inherit the spirt being that she was the first born girl. But however......"

Her dad flipped to another page. It was her mom in a casket.

"My wife died before she could teach Lan how to use her abilities. She was only eight years old when it happened."

Rob then saw a picture of an eight year old girl holding a floppy snow leapord that Rob recognized from the shelf above the bed.

"Once my wife died, my spirit powers wern't what they used to be and I had no say in who got them. I couldnt ask for a better person to use them. Make sure you take care of my daughter."

Rob nodded as Lan called out for rob from across the hall. Rob gave a grin as he obliged. Rob helped lan up and handed her a towel.

"So what ya wanna do?"

"I dunno what do you want to do?"

Rob asked back.

"Now dont start that again. we did that yesterday."

Lan said as she laughed painfully. Rob had a sorry look on his face.

"Well we're suposed to have lunch with the guys today. As long as your school works done."

Rob said jokingly in a fatherly like manner as he wagged his finger at her. Lan batted his finger away.

"Yes father dearest."

She said standing up on her tip toes to give Rob a kiss. This was the first time Rob realized that Lan only came up to the bottom of his chin. Rob helped her get dressed and then helped her email her assignments in to schoo. Rob sighed as his hand was still over hers.

 

[Ravynlee]

Well there y'go - learn something new everyday. I had no idea you were, like Mike, a yonsei. Prior to his educational lyrics I didn't even know what that word meant - so, yeah. At least you have some indeliable pride in your identity and who you are, be that Lan or Phi/Mel or whomever else you are to the real world away from this place.

But this was nice. Poor Rob that he has to date all these women a great deal shorter than him - but I guess it comes with the teritory. He should be thankful he's with Lan and not Rav - she'd be poised to headbut him in the sternum I think *laughs* Poor Mike as it is... but anyway...

Poor Rob indeed.

The part about Lan's Mum made me sad. Don't know what else to say except that I'm amused how you manage to wring one dominant emotion throughout every chapter. That's a gift.

I can so see this being scripted as a cartoon - what do you call that? Manga? All BTH like... now THAT would be something to see... wow.

Cool, Mel. This is a beautiful story on so many levels. I hope you don't tire of it any time soon.

Thanks for the update.

-Rav

Edit: BTW, if you actually have the 'alternate' chapter that isn't allowed here I still wouldn't mind reading it to get a better sense of where you were headed - if you're okay with that? PM me, pretty puh-lease?? *big sad puppy dog eyes*

 

[Pheonix791989]

I will be posting another chapter later on today and since its christmas break, I will be able to post at least a chappie a day. Happy christmas before I forget. and like Lan I am japanese and Irish as well (put sense to that one XD) but I'm proud of who I am. and thanks for the compliments. I'm blushing again.

 

[Ravynlee]

Japanese Irish? That's a funny mix. But not in a funny ha-ha kind of way, no insult intended. Just... rare I guess. Little people with quiet natures and vicious tempers... fun at your place around this time of year huh? *chuckles*

As for the updates - can't wait. As always. Enjoy your break. Happy Xmas to you and yours too. Say hi to that new BF of yours from me (that'd be amusing in itself, us being strangers and all) But *meh*

Tis the season for it.

TC & TTYL,

-Rav