Yo-kai Watch 2: The Yo-kai War (Book 2 of the Rewrite Series)

Chapter 21: Resolved Uncertainties

For the next couple of days, the kids spent their days either running on the track at the school, climbing the poles that were also at the school, or riding their bikes all over Springdale. The purpose of all of this was so that when they eventually had to go back to the past, they could outrun and outmaneuver the Wicked Yo-kai to avoid being Inspirited. However, today had different plans in store as the group was heading back to Katie's house for the day.

"We'll go to my house and use the notes that Whisper got out of the boxes back in Harrisville to form some sort of plan for our return to the past. Sound good?

"Yeah. If we're actually going to be in the middle of a war between the Bonies and Fleshies, we might as well see what we have to deal with."

"That's a good point and...Whisper? Jibanyan? Is something up? Both of you have been very quiet today."

The nekomata and butler looked up, seeming surprised.

"Oh, it's nyothing. I was just going to go fight some trucks later. I knyow that as humans, you three can't fight trucks without people thinking you're crazy, which is why I didn't say anything."

"Whisper, what's your excuse?"

Whisper put his hands into his invisible pockets as he looked down at the ground.

"I just have a lot of things on my mind right now. Sorry for worrying you guys."

"Whisper? Would you mind watching me as I fight the trucks today? Nyormally I would do this by myself, but with everything that's been happening, I would like someone to watch my back in case the Wicked Yo-kai try something."

Whisper stopped moving, an impressive feat since he was floating, and after thinking for a moment, he nodded. He handed the papers to the kids, promised to meet up with them later, and followed Jibanyan to the intersection.

*****

As Whisper leaned on the small fence that separated the sidewalk from the intersection and watched Jibanyan warm up while waiting for his next target to appear, Whisper felt the thoughts from earlier crowd his mind again.

I did admit to not being able to tell the difference between platonic and romantic feelings when we first discussed our feelings, but I enjoy being with Jibanyan.

Whisper gave Jibanyan a small smile when he waved to him and Whisper waved back.

I mean...I know that I love Jibanyan and that he loves me back, but what if we end up falling out of love later? What if we were mistaken about our feelings for each other? I know that we shared a kiss, but...

Whisper sighed softly when Jibanyan wasn't looking. He really wanted to discuss this with him, but he didn't want to distract him...and there was a truck headed for Jibanyan. Thankfully, Jibanyan noticed the truck in time and his paws started to fly at a hundred miles an hour, just like the first time they had met. However, despite Jibanyan seeming to be able to push it back for a few seconds, the truck overpowered him in the end and he went flying in another direction.

I better go find him. Those two...or three, if I'm remembering correctly, Wicked Yo-kai will be looking for an opportunity to mess with Jibanyan. I can't let that happen!

Whisper quickly floated in the direction that he saw Jibanyan fly in, hoping that he wouldn't be too late.

*****

Jibanyan picked himself off the ground and rubbed his head.

"Ow..."

He shook his head to get the dirt off and looked around. He was near the riverbank, which thankfully wasn't too far from the intersection. All he had to do was make his way back there and as he rested up before tackling another truck again, he would talk to Whisper about something.