Party at Five (formal title in progress)

[RedUmbrella]

I suppose I should say something witty at first. It is an original work of fiction, meaning I doubt anyone will read it. If there is someone actually reading this, please enjoy it for all it is worth.

This is my effort at writing a magical girl story... yeah, there's a few kinks for me to work out. This is astrologically based and should not be confused with Sailor Moon or any other anime/person/character ever made before.

Now read!

One last thing... the prologue is short... but I'm still building. You kinda have to read the whole story, or at least get to the 2nd chapter to be pulled in. I know, that is a sign of a poor writer... but what can I do? I'm only one person who gets no input.
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Prologue

Jumping over a small stream coated in lily pads, Mizugame clutched her side protectively as she dashed forward, eluding a shadowy figure which was chasing in a most furious and hungry manner.

?That?s what you get for leaving your wand at home?? scolded the squeaky voice of Chin-Chin, her mentor who was stuffed into her backpack and bouncing left to right. He covered his mouth as she leapt over a few rocks, launching a good dose of stomach acids into his mouth.

?It?s being repainted!!? she shouted back to him while dodging through trees and bushes, seemingly out of breath. ?You know, it would be nice if you understood the value of a fashionable weapon of demon smiting.?

The little monkey/mentor shook his head with a smile, holding back nauseating gurgles. It was never easy to help a girl who can be so headstrong? but that is why she was chosen for this job, wasn?t it?

Green hair flapped wildly as the young woman continued running with as much power her legs can muster, in hopes to get into town where the looming shadow demon would be lost within the light of open roads and traffic of moving people and cars. Looking back quickly, she could see the figure getting closer and closer with every stumble and trip her feet took from the over grown roots of the forest bed.

?Just a little farther?? Chin-Chin held on for dear life, gripping Mizugame?s air-born ponytail.

?Shut uuuuuup?.? Her focus interrupted, the girl skinned her elbow climbing the fence which separated the safe haven of Yoshi Park and the darkness of the forest.

Yoshi Park wasn?t your run of the mill ?trees and walkway? parks, no; it was an amusement park where excessively loud music blared, children giggled, teenagers screamed, and vendors pawned their over-priced goods to willing buyers every where the eye can fall. With an audible sigh, Mizugame slumped to the ground with her back to the fence and shed a couple of tears of exhaustion while nursing the bloody laceration to her side, feeling safe from the demon who was glaring at her from beyond.

Chin-Chin blew a raspberry at the demon, ?Nyaaan~~~? who hissed in return, spooking the miniature-sized monkey.

Ignoring her little friend, Mizu picked at her shirt with disgust as she squinted her eyes tightly in between breathless gasps, and squeezed the blood out. ?I always wanted a tie-dyed shirt? she mumbled out of the corner of her mouth which was in a half pain/sarcastic grin. With a finger tracing the cut, which was amazingly short, but deep, the girl?s eyes watered bitterly.

?I think its time to go home? and NEVER LEAVE YOUR WAND BEHIND!? Chin-Chin?s squeaky voice beckoned into her ears as she let her hands plant onto the ground and ignore the searing pain.

The girl slowly peeled herself off the warm concrete and waved a hand of indifference. ?Bah. It?s just a flesh wound. Besides, it was entertaining wasn?t it? Lots of exercise?? she spoke between breaths as her lungs finally let her know that she hadn?t done so much running in quite some time. ?? good for the heart, ya know.?

Chin-Chin tugged onto her ponytail, somewhat irritated but winded and slightly amused by the situation. ?You know, I should be the one to remind you of your responsibilities here? but I?m not. All I am going to say is: If you leave the wand at home, leave me with it.?

With a low chuckle, he crawled into the bottom of the packsack and curled up into a ball. ?Who am I kidding??


[Chapter 1 available]