Title: iSLAND
Author:
Twelf Bell
Type of Writing:
Regular
Summary:
Watanuki and Doumeki are sent on a trip for vacation and as an apology, by the one and only witch. The trip is not what they thought it would be; how will this couple survive? Implied BL. DouWata.
----Pairing:
DouWata (obviosity :3)
Disclaimer:
I do not own xxxHOLiC nor the characters. This is a work of fiction. I do own my lovely idea though :P

A/N: I suddenly got this idea when I was checking in on my little brother and he was watching Madagascar (for about the gazillionth time). I just had to start writing it immediately! Ah. To my lovely readers, my future xxxHOLiC fanfics that I have on hold right now... please wait for them. I'm sure you'll like them as much as this. I think. O__O; Uhm... enjoy! Please review. //;SEi

- - - - - - - - - - - - Ch 1. pREMONITION

Watanuki Kimihiro and Doumeki Shizuka had not been getting along these past days. These fights were different from the fights they had before. They were about stupid things and they did not bother to make up with each other. Kunogi Himawari was worried about them so she asked Watanuki to specifically have Yuuko-san meet with her in the park.

It was near evening. The half moon was very faint in the sky, but the outline was clear. Flowers drooped slightly, their heads hanging low in sadness of no more tanning in the sun. Cicadas tuned their songs down a notch and then finally stopped it altogether, now flying back to their homes for the night, either happy that they'd found a mate or sad because they had no luck today. Birds began going back to their nests for their dinner and to get ready for their sleep.

Himawari was waiting in the park, at the usual spot they usually had meetings at. She heard the click-clack of high heels and turned her head in the direction of the footsteps. Walking toward her was Yuuko, dressed as fancily as ever and with a grin plastered onto her face. It was more like a smirk, actually.

The bad-luck girl stood up from the dragon(*) she was sitting on and smiled at Yuuko. She bowed politely and Yuuko nodded. They both sat down. Yuuko, already knowing why the girl had wanted to meet her, said, "You want to know a way to get Watanuki and Doumeki-kun to make up?"

Himawari smiled and nodded. "Yes."

Yuuko looked at the trees that were swaying in the calm summer breeze. She watched as the green leaves danced in a wavy motion, and then she focused on one leaf on one tree. It suddenly loosened itself from the branch that it had been hanging onto and then it fell slowly down. It got tangled in a breeze that was passing by and then it began descending once more. Yuuko was quiet. Himawari waited patiently for the witch's answer.

The leaf finally landed softly on the dirt ground. Yuuko's lips curled up into a smile. She looked at Himawari and said, "I've got it."

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Watanuki poured the curry sauce (with bits of beef in it) intentionally over the rice and sloppily, so that it went a bit off the sides of the plate. He smirked at it when he was finished and along with the three other plates of curry, he placed them on a tray and walked with it to the dining room where the gluttonous trio were waiting. He walked around the table to hand each person their plate of food, placing it gently on the table with an amused grin on his face.

When he was finished, he went to his seat and sat down, the grin still on his face. He put his hands together and said, "Itadakimasu." He picked up his spoon and began eating. After two bites, he glanced over at Doumeki. The teenager had not started eating. He was staring intently at his food. He noticed a pair of eyes on him and looked at the owner. Watanuki smiled brightly at him, his mouth twitching a few times. Doumeki's face did not change as static met with static.

Mokona, who had finished his plate of curry, jumped from the table and onto his chair. He leaned back and burped loudly, patting his belly all the while. He did not notice the electricity that was in the air, and fell into a small snooze. Yuuko was halfway through her curry when she finally had it. She put her spoon gently down on the wooden table and put her hands on her lap. Then, she said calmly, "That's enough."

Watanuki and Doumeki both turned their their heads to the spoken one, their faces still heavy with anger and resentment. But when they saw the calm fierceness in Yuuko's ruby eyes, their faces relaxed and fear began spreading. She spoke. "I do not like what is going on."

Watanuki looked away. He knew that they were acting like kids but the oaf that was sitting across from him was making him really angry. He was like a broken radio that kept talking no matter how many times it was fixed. Doumeki didn't yell but he made rude comments in return to Watanuki's yelling. Doumeki was like a speaker; quiet when plugged to nothing, but noisy when connected to something - the "something" being Watanuki's hate and words.

The bespectacled teenager hung his head and apologized. "I'm sorry..."

"Apologizing will not do anything except clear a bit of your guilt. It will not do anything to the noisy times we've endured - we, meaning Himawari, Mokona, and I."

At his name being mentioned, Mokona opened his eyes and tried to adjust to what was happening. Sleepiness still resided in his large eyes and wouldn't move out, so he yawned and fell asleep once more. Yuuko continued to stare at the two teenagers who were now regretting what they had been doing the past few days. The look on their faces were sullen now, though Doumeki's was not entirely readable.

She sighed. That caught both of the teenagers' attention and they looked at her, ready for what was to come out of her mouth. She stayed silent for a few seconds before saying, "I have a solution to your problem."

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Doumeki tried to squeeze another shirt into the large sports equipment bag that he was going to use as a suitcase for the trip that Yuuko had planned. But... why a trip? Yuuko had said that it was "payment" for what they had gone through. Since their fights had lasted for two weeks, their trip would also be for two weeks. Thankfully, it was summer vacation, or else his parents wouldn't have let him go. Yuuko hadn't told them where they were going. She had just said it was a trip. When he told his parents that he was going on a trip with his friend, they were very enthusiastic and even suggested things to pack. Saying that Watanuki was a friend... Doumeki apologized silently in his head to his parents for lying.

He zipped the bag and lifted it onto his shoulder to see how much it weighed. It was a bit heavy because he had packed a lot of things in. A lot of things he would be needing. Things like: sunblock, CD player, a book, a lot of snacks, shirts, pants, shorts, long sleeves... and every other necessity he thought would be useful.

On the other hand, Watanuki's bag was simple. It was the size of a duffel bag and it contained a few of everything - shirts, shorts, underwear, etc. I could last two weeks with these. No problem. He shoved one more thing inside and closed it. He patted it to smooth it out and placed it by his futon.

That night, Doumeki had no dreams. He was too tired by what had happened today, heavily burdened by what was to come tomorrow. But Watanuki had dreams. They were dreams of peace, but they then became horrifying and disturbing. Watanuki woke up screaming when the nightmare finally showed its true colors.

As he tried to slow his breath and calm his heart down, he looked over at the window. It was morning already. In two hours, he would need to be at Yuuko's shop. He sighed, thinking back on the nightmare. I have a bad feeling about today...

o o o o

Watanuki had eaten his breakfast in silence. He didn't have to go to Yuuko-san's to make breakfast, because she had said so the other day. Watanuki had complied gratefully. Doumeki, though, ate his breakfast with a bunch of noisy parents. They were really interested in this "friend" of his and the reason why he was going on this trip and who had asked who to go... etc. etc. He finished eating and simply said, "Gochisousama" before retreating back to his room to get his suitcase bag. He walked down the hall and to the front door. He turned to face his parents who were standing quietly with smiles on their faces. He said, "Ittekimasu" and went out the door, nodding when his parents replied with a cheerful "Itterashai".

Watanuki had no one to say "Ittekimasu" to, but he said it anyway. To his clean x2, neat x2 apartment. "I'll be back in two weeks. I promise." He bowed to no one in particular and left with no expression on his face. He locked it from the outside and turned to walk down the steps when he bumped into the landlady.

"Are you going somewhere, Watanuki-san?"

He smiled and said, "Yes. A trip. I will be back in two weeks."

She put a hand to her wrinkled face and smiled back - a real smile, unlike the ones she gave whenever they crossed paths: ones full of pity. "It's good to have fun once in a while..."

"Yes," he replied.

"Well, have fun! And stay safe."

Watanuki bowed and said, "I will."

The landlady bowed in return and Watanuki went on his way to Yuuko's shop. As he walked down the street, he thought, I don't think I will be able to have fun... with him around! He put on a sour face and continued walking. But then he stopped. Stay safe... His mind went back to his nightmare, though he couldn't really remember it much. With a nightmare on the day of the trip, it was surely a bad premonition of what was to come. He began walking again, this time with a face of a thousand thoughts.


A/N: End of chapter one! Hope you like it so far ^^; Well, you kinda already know where they're going (the title) and so.. yeh.

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1 - dragon(*) = This is a "spring rider"! If you don't know what it is, just google it :P

2 - I know I didn't put asterisks near them, but I'll just tell you the meanings anyway:

~Itadakimasu = This is what you say before you eat. It literally means "I accept" in food terms.

~Gochisousama = This is what you say after you eat. It means "Thank you for the food." or "I am grateful." or somewhere along those lines.

~Ittekimasu = This is what you say before you leave. It means "I'm leaving."

~Itterashai = This is what you say to the person who is leaving. It means "Have a safe trip" or somewhere along those lines.

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In the next chapter, the setting will mostly be at their destination. Do look forward to it!

//;SEi

P.S. It is rated as K+ for now but it will change for future chapters, for there will be yaoi; a sweet lemon, and pure fluff.