A Note... {Shun, Closed}

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Ohkara had left a note tacked on Shun’s door a little before sunrise. She’d been silent, and masked her signature as to make for a clean arrival and getaway. The note was a simple white sheet of paper, folded into fourths with a small chibi face of herself in an explosion of confetti shushing the viewer. It was jotted quickly with thick marker and not exactly what one could call a work of art; nevertheless the doodle was a cute invitation for the intended recipient to open:

Inside was a neatly written note, along with a map of the foot of Mount Paozu with a big red circle and X marking a precise location. The note read:

~Shun,
Been a long time… I would like to catch up. If you feel the same way, I will be sitting in a small grassy plain at the start of a thick forest at the foot of Mount Poazu. Remember, “X” marks the spot!
~I hope to see you soon,
~With lots of love!~
~Ohkara~<3

So, just as the note said, Ohkara had come to the spot she’d marked on the map. Sitting near the tree-line of the aforementioned forest, she’ placed a hand on her face and sighed. She wasn’t sure if the young bunny-boy would come, but she did hope he would agree. It seemed like forever ago when they last spoke. Ohkara had thought about the young boy a lot since then, curious of how he was faring.

The sun was slowly beginning to perk up in the sky, the green grass and foliage remained still as the wind was nowhere to be found. The temperature was just a tad brisk, even spurring Ohkara to wear a sweater. All-in-all, her choice of outfit was a bit different today than normal. Her hoodie was dyed an interesting clash of purples, only making themselves apparent if you looked very closely. Her pants were navy blue and of relaxed fabric. Of course, her cyan weighted training belt and wristbands were on her person, she rarely went anywhere without them. On her feet she wore slick, shiny black boots, each with a pair of large square clasps to one side. Lastly, she wore her hair pulled all the way back in a high ponytail, making it easier to keep kempt under a hastily-tossed hood.

”I sure hope he shows up…” Shifting in her spot in the grass, Ohkara bent her knees and rested her left hand on them. Her right hand rose to her cheek, propping her head up as she waited, ”I miss the cute little guy…”

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(Shun , please join whenever you feel up to it...)

[Shun]

Shunbun's senses aroused once his delicate hearing a tack on his room's door behind him. His big eyes augmenting as his head immediately snapped around his shoulder, to see that he is in a decent simple room. Ethar worked himself to the bone obviously.. however, he thought about how could he arrive at this place? One moment he saved the city of Midgar and now.. back at Paozu, home, the only home he has known. Bun had really thought he was separated from everyone else til he got up and went to go open his entryway. He stayed quiet...

"A note.." He mumbled to himself.

The words he talked, however, made Shun turn out to be more certain about his interest. The Saiyan bunny kid let out a long sigh, his mind blazing and flashing to the individual who initially got to know him before he went off to tutoring/school. Ohkara.. Shun stole a kiss from her.. Ohkara did her absolute best to secure and make Shun feel great.

He took in a short breath, profoundly through his teeth as he read the note, eyes closing firmly as he attempted to try to avoid panicking. Breathing out, Shun stumbled in reverse, taking a seat and investigating his face through his room's mirror... His eyes are blue green still.. He stood up, pretty much disregarding as well as interfering with the tears that begin to stream down his little face.

"I.. Miss you.. Ohkara.." He talked in a melancholic tone as he paced toward a window in his room. Looking out of it, his eyes tenderly took after the swaying trees out there.

He turns away down to the note and overlaping and folding it, placing it into his pocket. Shunbun's gaze is now returned to the window. The green fields of grass glimmering in a delicate breeze, as a little river streamed delicately out in the distance. He looks towards the range that was set on his map and inhaled softly through his little nose. His look floated toward the wooden floor again at his garments strewn about.. the greater part of this was a considerable measure to take in, notwithstanding for himself. He could've never guessed that Ohkara would ask for his.. nearness.. While it was scary, and alarming since its been forever...For the first run through ever, the bunny kid felt as though he was really needed. No longer was he a defenseless bunny.. he was at last breaking out of his little shell.

Bun caught his hands around a new shirt and tossed it on.. His face is flushed red however.. He bounces out of his window going towards the area pin pointed on his map..

... ... ...

Before long he see's an outline of a young lady.. a green haired young lady sitting in the swaying grass... He removes the note from his pocket and unfurl it.. he swallows and strolls upon her..

"O..Ohkara?.." He talked, his tone fairly shaky. Shun's eyes gradually gone up, meeting Ohkara's frame, and ideally.. her eyes...

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Like usual, she could feel his presence far before she could see him; although his energy signature had increased exponentially, she knew it was him. Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes, no longer sure of what to expect- with such a large increase, she was sure that this was no longer the exact same rabbit-boy she’d met what felt like so long ago…

As he neared her, Ohkara’s gaze turned to his, his unsure words bringing a sad smile to her face. Slowly, the young girl stood, ”Shun…” she said quietly. Taking to her feet, her lip began to tremble, ”… Shun…” she mumbled. It wouldn’t be hard to see the tears begin to build in the corners of her eyes; she was fighting the urge to cry, but she was losing.

With a sudden burst forward, she’d explode into tears, rushing towards him to wrap her arms around him in embrace. Until she’d seen him in that moment, she hadn’t realized how much she truly missed him. He was like a brother to her, and she did indeed love him like one.

”Shun!” she exclaimed, her sadness shifting into joy as she attempted to hug him. With her loving embrace she’d nuzzle her cheek against his own, completely disregarding her tears, ”I missed you so much!”

[Shun]

As Ohkara embraced Shunbun, the youthful rabbit boy would reach to a full stop and motioned his body towards her as he took a nice look at her all over. She was definitely more toned than before.. He nestled his face along her as she grasped him.. He felt extremely nostalgic. Regardless of him investing energy and time in a different universe and always thought and pondered about Ohkara, he didn't know the woes, worries and stresses that Ohkara must've experienced while he was away and that sunk into his mind.

Silence between them was held for a short time, and Shun himself let out sigh of contenment and satisfaction, assuming that he more than likely had missed Ohkara's hugs and arms more than he thought... Bun remained there with his eyes shut for a period, simply giving the serenity and quietness a chance to wash over him. He had been practicing his meditation, using it to maintain his quiet place when he had a feeling that everything would break apart. It was here that he ended up right then and there. The full breaths, snaking all through his frame as he pulled Ohkara in for a more profound embrace by her midriff. The breathing just being muffled by the swooshing of the trees and sprinkling and babbling of water into a stream that streamed some place in the woodland close to them. This was his joy and bliss. This was his sheltered and safe place...

When she completed her hug and drew away, Shun would give her the most wholesome and warm grin as he dove in for another embrace and hug. Regardless of whether she acknowledged the embrace wasn't a question, he basically dove so quick that he snatched her and held her again. This hug was intended to improve her vibe and mood and to comfort her in a sort of way as he then let go, looking at her still smiling.

It was moments like these that individual people lived for. It was times like these that individuals sat tight for. fought for.. It was moments like these that many never get..

"Ohkara... I cant imagine the amount of things you have learned.. It must be amazing what you saw and who you met while I was away. Yet, I am not going to hit you with a million billion questions that are running through my mind. it's just.."

His eyes tear up, "It's just really good to see you again... I think about you every day.. W..what would it be a good idea for us to do now? The day is not over yet.."

[Ohkara Minamaru]

The embrace held up to be everything Ohkara had wanted. She was sure Shun felt the same way even before he suddenly pulled her back for a second hug. It was a wonderful reassurance to the young woman- the reality that Shun didn’t hate her; it made the girl bubble over with joy. His words made the young woman giggle, giving a light shrug, ”Nah, I haven’t been up to anything too entertaining,” she told him honestly.

It was then she took a step back and really inspected the boy. It looked as though he may have grown a few inches, and his energy signature was far stronger than it had ever been before. Placing a thumb to her lip, Ohkara quickly whisked the tears from her cheeks with her free hand, ”Well, lets talk about you for starts!” she said, her eyes meeting his; the dazzling teal color very obviously something that had never been there before.

”What happened to your eyes!?” she exclaimed with a pointed thrust of her finger, ”They’re so freaking pretty!” she noted, a hint of envy in her tone. Suddenly she feigned a pout and gave a sigh, ”I’m so jealous…” However she’d give a laugh and shake her head dismissively after a short second, ”No, really though?” she asked, raising a quizzical brow, ”What happened to you?”

[Shun]

Bun looked down at the paper he got from Ohkara. He chewed on the inside of his cheek, pursing his lips, and glanced over at Ohkara. Bun then grinned at her, his lips squeezed together, as he looked down at the paper and rubbed the side of his thumb into the edges. Shunbun then raised his head, taking a gander at Ohkara. "Its... A long... long story.." Bun squinted his eyes and thought down at the paper. "I was.. somewhere else.. Not here.." The kid wet his lips and tapped his finger against the paper. "I found a stone.. what's more, It took me to a place called Midgar.." Shun kept his eyes on the paper as he proceeded. "I don't need you to think im insane or something.."

The hush among them developed, as Shun kept on rifling the paper and finally, Bun made a sound as if to speak and balanced his stance. He gave a little grin and flipped open the paper. Giving the paper one final look, he folded it again and returned his attention Ohkara. "I'm certain you have had unusual encounters too.. right Ohkara? I dont wanna sound crazy..."

Bun delayed and nitted his brows together, "Ugh why am I having issues telling you about this.. It's just.. I feel so embarassed.."

"Possibly in light of the fact that you're so pretty.." Shun expressed and paying little heed to his pitiful manner of speaking, Bun's grin developed even more extensive,showing teeth now, and an indication of him being flushed and blushing crawled over his cheeks. He turned away before he could consider something to transform him completely into a tomato (he was attempting to think about something not too distorted), and brought down his hands from his abdomen. His face all of a sudden dropped its grin, and he took a gander at the delicate blowing grass beneath.

Bun took Ohkara by the hand and attempted to walk with her through the plains of Paozu..

"Indeed, even the tiniest thing can get someone through the day.. I thought of you frequently while away Ohkara.. I'm tainted with something many refer to in the other place as Mako vitality or energy.. which is the reason my eyes are the way they are..."

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Shun’s way of speaking brought an even more puzzled look to Ohkara’s face. It had been a while since they’d last spoken, but she’d never had imagined things between them would have changed so much. Surely, he knew he could trust her. He had to know there was nothing he could say to her that would make her think less of him. She considered him family, and not having any living blood relatives, that was as good as it got for her.

”Unusual encounters?” she echoed, pressing the tip of her left thumb to her lips and gently pushing it against her teeth, ”I-I’m not sure…” she added reluctantly, not exactly sure what the boy was talking about. There was no judgement in her tone, or expression; no, she was genuinely interested in what the boy had to say, and the harder it was for him to spit it out, the more she wanted to know.

However, a sudden compliment would bring a light shade of pink blush to her cheeks, ”P-pretty?” she asked uncharacteristically, obviously caught completely off guard by such a random claim, ”Y-you really think so?” she asked shyly, a smile pushing across her lips behind the tip of her thumb.

Taking the green-haired girl’s hand, Shun continued his tale. Ohkara listened as he spoke, the mention of his thoughts piquing her interests even more than the new form of energy the bunny-boy spoke of, ”You thought about me a lot?” she asked, not completely able to shake the unguarded shyness. In truth, she’d thought about the boy a lot too; however, she wasn’t the one mixing compliments with what seemed like deep thoughts.

”W-why me?” she added, unable to pull her thoughts away from that part of the conversation. It wasn’t very often Ohkara could be seen in such a delicate state, and she wasn’t very good at hiding the way being vulnerable made her feel- chewing on her thumb, the hand holding Shun’s hot and clammy.

[Shun]

Shunbun strolled through the fields and backwoods of Paozu with a big ol' dopey smile all over with a skip to his step. It had felt like an unending length of time and he at long last he was FINALLY was finished with the worries of life (If just for a brief moment...) It had been so much work adjusting his existence with his current battles and struggles.. So with a broadening smile he'd hold Ohkara's delicate hand, taking in a full breath of the tender breeze that graced the forest and plains.

He strolled through the woods's with his eyes half shut as he swayed his head to the music of the nature that surrounds them. He couldn't have cared less that he was looking funny or strange. He was just so HAPPY to be at last free and rejoined with somebody he loved ad cared abut. So glad that he completely overlooked he had arrangements and plans to discover how to get back to the other world he was in.. Eh.. regardless he strolled ahead without a care on the planet with Ohkara in hand. He wound up running ahead to an adjacent tree before wrapping an arm around it's base so he could turn in a silly yet shockingly aerobatic movement. "I can't believe I am back! Back home! NYA!" He shouted out as he sprung from the tree and almost shot into the air with his happiness. He stopped himself however, and landed like an ordinary person. He was exceptionally cheerful as Ohkara could tell.

As he relaxed a bit and his thrilled skip faded away to an easygoing walk: his brain started to end up just to shout at him minutes after the fact that he was overlooking something vital. He squinted, a sudden impression of fear surpassing him as he bumbled in his pockets for his precious stone. He filtered through his stuff (Letting out a "TCH" in the wake of stabbing himself with the gem staying upward) before drawing out the smooth stone. Putting his damaged finger in his mouth He'd swipe his free hand over the precious stones' surface to convey it up to Ohkara.

"Ohkara.. I had plans to find out the key to this thing.." He said delicately.

"And," He stops midway and peers around to the forrest that incorporates them.

"I generally thought you were delightful and lovely to look at, Ohkara. Like this forest.. You have pretty green hair. Everytime I think of the forest or a flower.. any flower, I think of you~. So there was never a time i didnt think of you.." He rubs his head though.


"But.. What were you doing before I arrived by the way?" He would ask while they'd stroll, Bun still leading her.

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Striding through the forest with the bunny boy, Ohkara wasn’t afraid to giggle at his playfulness. She was glad to see the boy so happy; his joyful attitude was contagious. Watching as he flung himself around a tree, giving an impressive display of agility, the green-haired girl clapped loudly when he landed, beaming brightly at him, ”Very good~”

After a few moments of fun the mood shifted back to a bit more serious one, Shun beginning to speak again, showing the girl a stone. Taking a curious glance at the rock, Ohkara gently ran an index finger down the smooth surface, ”You know…” she said with a quizzical tone, ”I have a stone that looks a lot like this one back at home…” she said.

Taking a step back, he looked up to the sky for a moment in thought, once again pressing the tip of her left thumb against the teeth, ”I haven’t done anything with it, but I remember it just appearing on my dresser one day…” casting a sideways glance back to the bun, she rose a brow, ”Come to think of it, it did give me a weird feeling when I first saw it… It gives off a weird energy…”

With a shrug of her shoulders, she turned her attention to the boy’s compliments. Her cheeks turned a light pink, and a smile plastered itself on her soft lips, ”Hehe, you’re so sweet…” she giggled shyly. She was flattered to be on the boys mind so easily; still, she wondered if it was possible the young bun was crushing on her.

”What was I doing?” she echoed, as Shun asked about before he’d gotten there. With yet another shrug, she ran a hand against the back of her neck, ”Well, nothing really… Just doing some thinking, I guess…” she said a be unnerved by the question. She had been thinking about their previous encounters and the boy in general. It was nothing to be nervous about; however, it still seemed to catch the girl off guard.

[Shun]

As they strolled along the ways of the woods of Paozu, Shunbun all of a sudden stashed his glowing stone and looked down towards some kind of a little sketch pad he was hauling out of his pocket. It was holding a little pencil in the ties, yellow in shading and pprobably the cheapest one could find, albeit the simplest to understand. The pencil didn't have any definite drawings on its wooden structure nor did it had exchangeable hues like most pencils for the most part have these days. Its eraser head had likewise been totally wrecked quite a while back as it seems shun had been chewing on it, an aftereffect of the young bunny's steady disappointment in drawing whatever he wanted to note on paper. The note pad itself was obviously old, however it appeared to be shockingly untouched by time, having clear-white paper to compose on and a red cover. On the cover is scrawls and little drawings that bun doodled.

It had now been a little while since he had left his home. Truth be told, he couldn't precisely remember to what extent it has been, however he could guess... not as much as a hour up until this point. He had not anticipated that the woods today would be so exuberant, not to mention so populated in certain spots with little critters..He had decided, first of all, that he'd travel around with Ohkara to see if there were anything interesting he could potentially put his and hers interest on. Well, there was very little else to say in regards to this place. In spite of the fact that the woodlands were excellent only because of Ohkara's presence.. also, this was a place that was perfect for meditation and reflection, in spite of the fact that there was no compelling reason to do as such since he was with the delightful green haired woman. As he wrote in his note pad some time prior to coming here, he noted them to be "Beutiful and overwhelmingly amazing", in reference to Ohkara sincerely. The last time he attempted to have a quiet contemplation session in such woods, he encountered a young lady...

A princess...

Well..

Bun begun to feel and think.. On such a tranquil planet, it would appear to be really difficult to get an appropriate goal in life, particularly when you originated from a distant planet where individuals are significantly more grounded there than by far most of the population around here. He considered preparing and training with Ohkara again to get stronger.. however.. He would not like to end up noticeably more grounded and stronger in battle, yet in the event that that is the thing that he needed to have to become what he could be in the future, then so be it.

Stuck in his mind, the young fellow was all of a sudden removed from his deadness as he saw that he had been gazing at his note pad for quite a while. Squinting, he gazed at the paper before his eyes, then let out a murmur before shaking his head and shutting the sketch pad and staying it back in his pocket.

sighing yet again, he chose to just gaze upward towards the road ahead, lanning on continuing to walk towards whatever destination destiny was going to give to him. However, he stopped at that very moment, his emotions not changing in the slightest despite what was happening in front of him..

"Im sorry to suddenly change the subject.. but.. I have to know.. have you seen a girl with brown colored hair.. Her name was Astra.. GAH..this is so arbitrary yet.. I have to know.."

He held Ohkara's hand more solidly and conveyed it up to his cheek, taking a gander at her, expecting an answer..

[Ohkara Minamaru]

The sudden upbringing of the name stopped Ohkara dead in her tracks. She’d met Astra Luxun maybe only a few days prior, but immediately she knew this Astra and her Astra were one in the same.

”Of freaking course!” she huffed internally, ”She freaking would meet Shun, of all people! Did he know she was a time traveler? Did he know she was Ethar and Celeh’s child? Did he know was her teacher in her timeline? What did he know? How much can I say? What even can I say?”

In truth, she was completely caught off guard by the situation, as it was one she had never even thought possible. Her eyes widened, her grip when limp, and her face flushed a shade of white. However, Ohkara was pretty good at shaking herself out of such things.

Her head shook ferociously, and she pulled away from the bunny boy, slapping the air in front of her face, ”Ah! A bee! It’s coming right at me!” she shouted, jumping back a few more feet, letting out a sigh, and dropping her stance, ”Whew~ That was close…”

Her act would be pretty convincing, and with any luck completely distract Shun from the huge pause when he asked about the Brunette. It was a somewhat elaborate ploy, but Ohkara was confident she was sly enough to execute. And when Shun asked his question about Astra, she’d be much more confident.

[Ethan Snow]

Power level increase of 3090 awarded to Ohkara.

Shun may request a grade if he ever returns.

Enjoy.

[Shun]

The kid swung to Ohkara, and instantly, he lit up at seeing her.

"A...A Bee?!"

Shun stated, somewhat winded as his eyes dash around looking for anything that resembles a bee. "I uhh.." The sound of animal calls and surging water discovered its way to Shun's ears as he glanced around for any wasps and got sight of only Ohkara and more tree's. He would have thought everything was lovely yet he was pressed to get her out of the area so he took her by her hand and dragged her all the more so down the way.

"I would not want you to get stung!" Shun stated, scarcely looking back at her while moving onwards.

The thought of how long its been since he and Ohkara truly last interacted like this is alarming, however there's energy there as well. He could genuinely impress her and learn from her. Yet, there's trace of social nervousness to overcome, and additionally self-dount, insecurities, infrequent episodes of awkwardness...

This is the place his considerations and thoughts would take him as he treads the woods with Ohkara close by. He checks out the backwoods floor, light fixes of earth and twigs litter the ground from where the sun has blurred. He feels a void inside just as the backwoods right now looks. It will be quite a while before heading back and he needs to make the best with his time with Ohkara. He shakes his head, as though physically attempting to free his psyche of these contemplations.

An agreeable hush has fallen over them as Shun proceeds on his way. The backwoods is still sufficiently charming, if somewhat cool. Shun has no clue where they're going, truly, theyre just meandering.

"Ohkara, whens the last time you have been to the city? I have much to learn.."

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Ohkara couldn’t help but giggle at the boy’s reaction to her false claim. However, she’d by surprised as his hand quickly reached for hers, grabbing it tightly to pull her away from the scene; had he always been so protective? No, she knew for a fact he hadn’t. Though the claim had been an untrue one, her cheeks were touched with a light shade of pink as her fingers wrapped around his hand, and she let him tug on her.

Following suit, she smiled brightly, ”Y-yeah, I don’t wanna get stung either…” she stated.

Truly, today the forest was a beautiful place, more-so likely because of the bunny-boy’s presence. In all senses of the word, she felt wonderful. Indeed, there was no place she’d rather have been then with him in that very moment. And as he carefully pulled her through the forest, her smile never left her face.
”The city?” she asked, once again placing the tip of her left thumb into her mouth, ”Well, I guess it’s been a couple days…” the last time she’d frequented one of the many streets of Central City had been with Astra, and after their last conversation, she’d not been in the state of mind to leave. Still, seeing Shun had helped all that uncertainty and unease leave her soul. She felt right for the first time in a while.

”What do you mean learn?” she asked, pushing forwards to take the lead, only to turn to face the boy and continue their forward trek walking backwards. ”Are you hungry?” she asked with a quizzical look, ”How about some ramen?”

The delicious noodles had been the first food the two had eaten together, and indeed the offer would be nostalgic. Memories of their first time together flushed Ohkara’s mind. The beach, the wager, the spar… the kiss… All fond memories Ohkara and Shun shared together; all something Ohkara held dearly to her heart in the boy’s absence.

[Shun]

Truly, Shun wouldn't mind the cool chill of the forest. Ohkara's hand in his was quite enough to keep just his heart warm. However... Fall is one of his most loved times of the year, the shorter days, the leaves crisping up and turning into every one of the oranges and reds and tans of Autumn. It brings change more so than some other season, the rain and dead leaves raise the most beautiful, hearty scents. It really appears to bring the boy motivation, to see the cycle of the trees. They have always seemed so big, strong, safe to him, these powerful beings that can withstand anything. Then Fall comes and the huge creatures like bears appear to lose their life force, laying torpid for quite a long time, in the event that you didn't know better you'd figure they're all officially dead. Be that as it may, Spring returns around and they're all of a sudden brimming with life once more.. It was really something for the bunny boy to think about for a bit. The greater part of this beauty and excellence was dominated by Ohkara's presence.

As they walk, He sees himself in the trees. A constant cycle, feeling like a tree with no leaves, and then picking back up, finding his lust for life again, turning out in full sprout. The trees help him to remember resurrection, theres always another chance of life and determination, the trees advise him that regardless of how terrible the situation.. it always recovers, his leaves will develop once more. It might appear to be dumb to a few, drawing your motivation from the trees, yet Shun is upbeat to take any motivation that comes his direction. He gets a handle on Ohkaras hand more solidly and pulls her in.

”How about some ramen?”

"Ramen?? YES. LETS GO. I have been dying to eat!" He picks up his pace with her and his mind too contemplates on the past.. furthermore, his cheeks flushed a rose red as he considered the way he kissed her so guiltlessly.. "...I feel bad... Ohkara.."