I am sorry to report but I will not be finishing Twin Heroes. After so long, I really just forgot where I was going to take it. However, on the bright side (I hope), I will be writing another fanfic which will follow a bit of the same storyline as Twin Heroes. I hope you enjoy it! This is actually the base plot for my Shaman King RPG but I wanted to write it as a fanfic as well. The plot will change of course in the RP. If anyone is interested in joining, we do need people.
Anna sighed wearily as she gazed at herself in the mirror. Her long blonde hair spilled in layers around her bare shoulders. The beaded tiara rested perfectly on her head as the gauzy veiled spilled down her back. The white fabric of her peasant-like wedding dress was flawless and crinkly. The sleeves were long with a ribbon around the forearm and doubled-layered billowy fabric for the arms. The long skirt was loose but still formed to her curves with a top, shimmering layer that split from the ribbon at the bottom of her breasts. It was a beautiful and simple dress except for the tightness around her chest. Tamao had out done herself with the needle. Yet it did not stop Anna from being fatigued.
"You seem to have grown a cup-size, Anna!"
"Huh?" Tamao smiled sweetly. She removed the measuring tap from around her chest with her hands on her hips.
"Do not worry I can fix it before the wedding."
"Good," was all Anna could reply. Why wasn't she happier? In just two days, she and Yoh would be married. She had waited for this day for a very long time but now that it was here, the joy it had brought her was not as great. Anna was fooling herself. She knew why this was not the joyous occasion it should have been. It was not because it was nothing as she had planned. Not the tradition Japanese wedding but a tradition Western wedding. Not back in Funbari but in a hidden village in the mountains of America. No, that was not what made her wedding not the memorable event she had hope. It was the weight of the last five years crushing and squeezing the life out of everyone.
When Hao became Shaman King and the negotiations to spare humanity failed, Yoh, her and everyone who was their friends found themselves hunted like common criminals. In the last five years they had traveled nearly half the world trying to find a place to live. Each time they were driven out of their home in a matter of months once a loyal follower of Hao found them. It had taken its toll a long time ago and it seemed that this brief moment of happiness would not last. So had the loss of Manta, Amidamaru, Bason, Faust and the rest of humanity that existed. Yoh even had changed from the experience. Anna could not blame him. He had lost two valued friends because of Hao's malice. Anna felt nothing she did would ever replace that whole in Yoh that had grown over the years. She hoped that would change after their wedding…
"I cannot believe you are getting married soon, "Tamao unintentionally interrupted her thoughts. Anna looked down at her as she kneeled to fix the hem of her dress.
"Yes."
"Can you say more than one word today?" Tamao absently questioned with a needle dangling from her lips. Anna scowled and pulled the skirt out of Tamao's hands ruthlessly.
"I have a lot on my mind, Tamao! I do not feel like talking, alright?" Anna snapped with no clear reason why that had upset her so much. Tamao winced and carefully pulled the skirt away from Anna's tense fingers. Anna scowled, mostly to herself and let out a long breath.
"I am sorry, Anna. I did not mean anything by it."
"Do not worry about it. I am just tired, that's all." Tamao did not say anything. What could be said that they weren't already thinking? The last five years had been an on going hell. The only glimmer of light was this wedding and even now it seemed only a necessity for any stable foundation in their chaotic lives. Tamao finished up her alterations and gave Anna back her black dress. Anna slipped the long-sleeved dress on and hastily left the room to find Yoh. It was early fall, the weather was chilly but comfortable. Ren and Ryu had started a small fire in the living room and where relaxing with Silva and HoroHoro.
The house they had found had been abandoned in the mountains because it was rumored to be haunted. It served to be untrue. It had a loft, living room, kitchen and three bedrooms, even a hot springs that reminded Anna so much of home, and was the perfect place for their family. Big enough for all of them but secluded enough for hiding. And nearby was Silent Village, a town that was also in hiding because of the handful of humans who managed to escape Hao's wrath. They lived with shamans who disliked Hao but did not have the strength or courage to fight. Just like them…It was not that they did not have the courage to fight. Anna would have rather be fighting against Hao than running like mice. However Yoh and the majority of the shamans had no spirits to fight with and it made them defenseless and vulnerable to any attacks. And Anna knew, at least for her Yoh, that he could not stand losing more friends in senseless battles.
Anna found Yoh relaxing in the hot springs. She had seen little of him in the passed week. He was usually running errands and preparing for their wedding with an unusual amount of energy. Anna could only guess why he was determined to keep himself occupied. With soft steps, Anna approached him. He appeared to be sleeping, his chocolate brown hair spilling over the rocky side and his eyes were shut. Anna sat down beside him, slipping her legs quietly into the water while lifting up her dress. Yoh's head turned as he peered at her through one open eye. Anna stared nonchalantly at him for a moment, daring him to say anything. He did not and closed his eyes again.
"You know if I would have snuck up on you in the hot springs, you would have hit me into next Tuesday," he said, smiling at her. A smile flickered on her lips for a moment.
"Do not get smart with me, Yoh Asakura. You would never dare to hit me," she replied casually. "And besides, I have seen you naked."
"I've seen you naked too. Yet you would still hit me." They were quite for a moment, a cool breeze brushed through Anna's hair as she wrapped her arms around herself.
"It is hard to believe," Yoh began, looking out in the distance. "…that we will finally be married."
"I am still trying to get over that fact we have been here for almost half a year," Anna replied, following his gaze. He sighed deeply.
"Just the more reason to be celebrating, Anna," Yoh said. He took her hand into his and patted it gently. Anna's heart fluttered but her face was stoic as always "I will make sure you are happy. I promise."
"You have not broken it yet. I have doubt you ever will," Anna replied.