Match-Up

Amen to that!, Taiyo agreed. The sun already set and the yellow, orange and red colors played in front of Lolo and Taiyo's face. It is always magic to see this and that's what they need for their girls to live to see another day after the Hunt games.

Mother what's for dinner?, Keyoshi sniffing the aroma of the air happily while walking inside the hut like she doesn't care but the food. It smells good in here! Hmmm….

Yup, and you're late, where's father?, Kera said jumping on Keyoshi's back to play ride a horse again.

Stop, Kera, ouch, you're getting heavier by the minute. What have you been eating lately!, Shi jumping up and down like a horse to make her sister happy. She enjoys playing with her baby sister every time it asks for attention. She is so cute when she does this.

Awwe, hmp. Am I that heavy? I am still a baby but not a baby to fall in love, right mother?

Aha…Kera, you are still a child. Stop that nonsense!, Mina cried snorting and discarding the idea that Kera is ready to have a serious relationship though she is about to become a teenager.

Yeah, mother, if she keeps on doing what she does to get attention, then what type of a boy who likes a girl using her sister as a pony to ride on. Eeekkss…..

At least I say what I like unlike someone I know who doesn't have any idea about her dad at all! Er,,,ah…father, is here! Uncle Taiyo, hi!, Kera jumped out of Shi's back and changed the topic talking about Keyoshi's real father. She hugged her father and Taiyo just the same. Mina smiled and looked at Kera with a striking gaze to stop her blabbing with Chief Lolo and Taiyo looking at each other intently.

Keyoshi felt awkward and looked at the people back like nothing happened. So, what's for dinner?, she retorted to the food again and tried to forget about the topic.

Ah….cooked eel and hot pot. I know you love soups and this is my new recipe since you need some for your travels to Yoshi….Island..and…hhuhuhu!, Mina explained happily but her face turned gloomy thinking about the dangers that Yoshi island would give Keyoshi and her competitors of the The Hunt in the coming weeks.

Mother, don't worry about me. I'm a big girl now and I can handle myself. Besides I will be with Yuna. You know how she works and fights, like she won't stop protecting her pair and our team is very important to her, Keyoshi said touching her mother's hair and hugging her tightly to comfort her.

After supper, I'd like to teach you some tricks and sorcery, so you will be able to survive the land and the creatures it will throw at you. I know it will not kill all the monsters there but I can assure you that it helped me survive that's why I'm here talking to you now!, Taiyo explained and placed his shoulder around Keyoshi's and talked with her like it's a big secret and all. Kera, Mina and Chief Lolo smiled while Keyoshi turns around to mimic Taiyo while he demonstrates to her the story of the battles he won at Yoshi Island. 

She's hilarious but Chief Lolo knows the truth, that Yoshi is somewhat like Yomi island that who ever steps on it will suffer great hardships and challenges worth a hundred times as facing a tornado and floods all together.

I don't want to talk about it, Isaac! Stop following me!

Yuna, what's the matter with you? You have been avoiding me since the game registration started. And I don't know what's happening. I don't agree you being paired to that heartless, bossy and arrogant Keyoshi. She is not a match for me and ….

Stop it Isaac! Everybody knows she is and she has the heart of a champion. She can be what she wants to be because she earned it. I have earned my spot as a warrior huntress but she won the hearts of our people and I agree with them! It's not you really, it's me and I can't do this now!, Yuna said sadly.

What are you talking about? Yu….please….

I'm sorry Isaac but give me time to think. I want space and I want it now!, Yuna added and touched Isaac's face, walked out of the tent and left Isaac speechless and lost.

Father, I agree with you. I think I'm better off with Keyoshi. She is strong even if I hate her guts. She is brave even if I hate her arrogance. And she is the right person to partner with in times of danger especially in Yoshi island. I need someone I can rely on with my life and that is Keyoshi!

Oh, someone called my name? Was that you Yuna?, Keyoshi suddenly appearing at Jazpar's tent.

Haha…Keyoshi, my dear, it's been a long time since I saw you. oh, my, you have grown to be a beautiful lady and quite fit! Right Yuna?, Jazpar added laughing and tapping Keyoshi's shoulder. Both laughed together while Keyoshi shook Jazpar's hand.

Yeah, sure!, Yuna whispered and walked out of the tent. Keyoshi thought, what did I say?

Don't worry about her, let's drink and talk about your plans in Yoshi. What should we do to protect my girl with the wild creatures and dragons creeping that waste land!, Jazpar said still laughing like already drunk though it's just now that Shi and him will start drinking rice wine.

Yes and I will tell you my good sir! Let's drink to that then!, Keyoshi said placing her shoulder on Jazpar's like they are buddies for life.

Yuna is outside their tent and is so irritate with Keyoshi. It's not because of her guts really but the feeling when she remembers how Chana and other girls tend to worship and be sweet with her whenever she walks by or talks to them. How come she was sweet with me before but now she tends to joke around and not take me seriously!?