Seed Pocket

Chapter 8: Double Trouble

When I got back into the house, I realized something very important.

"Oh no! I'm late for school!" I shouted, jumping up the stairs and running to my room.

I got ready as fast as I could and ran all the way to school. I didn't stop until I got to the classroom.

"Sorry I'm late! I had to take care of something!" I apologized to Mrs. Sakura.

"It's alright, Hana. Go and take your seat. Just don't make it a habit."

I walked to my seat quickly, trying not to be the center of attention any longer than I had to be. I heard some people snickering and whispering to each other. I sighed. This is going to be a long day.

By the end of the day, I was utterly exhausted. Why did Kogai have to attack at 3:15 in the morning? Doesn't he know I have a life outside of fighting him and his comrades? As I was walking away from school, somebody tapped on my shoulder.

"Can you lend me some money? I'm starving," a voice said pitifully.

I turned around to see a homeless guy wearing rags around his waist.

"Wow! You're hot! Never mind money! How about I take you instead?" the creep exclaimed when he saw my face, drooling and blushing.

I punched him in the face so hard he fell down. Then, I walked away as quickly as possible. I'm not in the mood to deal with weirdos like him. I hope I don't see him again.

The next day, I ran into the creep again. His nose looked broken. Serves him right!

"Hey! What was that for yesterday?! That hurt!" he complained.

I ignored him and continued on my way. He ran up to me and started walking backward in front of me so he could talk and look at me at the same time.

"Why do you keep ignoring me? I'm not going anywhere until you give me something. Maybe a kiss? Something else would do as well," he said, blushing and drooling.

I punched him in the face, again.

"Happy? I gave you something. Now leave me alone before I call the cops," I shouted angrily.

"Fine. Fine. I'll leave you alone. Sheesh!" he said as he left.

After school, I ran into him again.

"How many times do I have to tell you to leave me alone?!" I screamed.

"I wouldn't take that tone with me again, Hana!"

A chill went down my spine. Not this again!

"You really know how to throw a punch. I'll admit that much. Punches won't work on my friend though. Too bad," he said, advancing.

Suddenly, a giant brown blob appeared behind him. Once it showed up, my nose started burning because it stunk so badly. I quickly covered my nose, but that didn't help very much.

"He he he! This little girl gave you a hard time, Kuzu? That's hilarious!" the stinky blob laughed.

"Shut up, Gesui, ya big oaf!" Kuzu shouted at the laughing blob.

While they were arguing, I reached into the Pocket. I grabbed two random seeds and threw them up. I had no idea which warrior would be best to beat these two clowns. It turns out that I had summoned Yuri and Mari.

"Do you need me to take care of them?" Yuri asked politely.

"What do you think?" Mari said sarcastically.