Finding the Teenage Runaway - Please Come Home Rose!

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“Finding the Teenage Runaway – Please Come Home Rose!”

An RP between RaijinSenshi and eshonen

Arashi was taking some time off and relaxed at the onsen to soften up a little and loosen his muscles after being so tense for quite a while. During his stay there he picks up the scent of a dragon; his sister Rose's scent. Having not seen her in two years he seeks out the source of the scent and sees a female figure in the midst of the steam. He pounces on her through the steam in the onsen only to find out that what he actually smelled was the scent of a Pridescale named Dena...awkward...

Dena: O///O Ex-excuse me, s-s-sir!?

Arashi: ...Ah...Ah...M-my bad...?

Dena: *looks around nervously* I didn't walk into the wrong side, did I? *takes her glasses off and cleans them* I've done that a few times before...

Arashi: Right now, I'm not so sure myself...and I'm pretty sure neither of us want to step up from the water to find out. *he said, quite nervous himself*

Dena: ...so what do we do now?

Arashi: ......Hide in the corner until another person comes by, so we can get to know what side we are on?

Dena: Sounds like a logical plan.

*Both go off into a corner, hidden from the sight of any that may come in. A few minutes later, several people come in, both male and female.*

Arashi: ......Aaaaaaah, it is a co-ed onsen...I'd never have been here, had I known. =//~//=; *rubs the back of his head and leans back against the pools wall, resting his arm on the edge* ......Sorry about that pounce back there, by the way...

Dena: It's okay; did I look like somebody you knew from behind?

Arashi: ...No, but you smell like someone I know...I'm sad to say I am slightly disappointed you were on the other side of the steam, no offense...

Dena: Was the person you were thinking of a dragon-kind? If I smell similar to them it's probably because I'm a Morph Dragon; my species of dragon contains the DNA of all known dragon species out there. ^^

Arashi: Most dragons have their own kind of smells though......you smell exactly like my sister...strawberries and milk with a hint of orange. *pets her*

Dena: *giggles* you must really love her a lot, don't you?

Arashi: ......Right now I just miss her...she's been gone for 2 years...left with a single "Adios" and while flipping her middle talon at me...

Dena: OoO Goodness, what happened? *looks at Arashi with big, blue eyes and her hands clasped*

Arashi: ......She just...got mad at me and left...I dunno why. She might be my only family in this world, and she left me...that’s why I pounced you, it was so good to smell that smell again. If she was here, I'd hug her until she was exhausted, but also give that scaled rear of hers a helping for running off without notice... *wipes a tear and groans* Sorry...

Dena: *sniffles* that's so sad... Okay, I've decided; I'm going to help you!

Arashi: ...Pardon, but how exactly is a little dragon like you going to help?

Dena: I make security systems for many public places around the universe. With the right information I can figure out where your sister has been. ^^

Arashi: ...Before we go further with this, I feel the need to introduce myself *holds out his hand to her* Arashi Scaledge. And you are...?

Dena: And I'm Dena Kazuki; it's a pleasure to meet you, Arashi *shakes his hand*

Arashi: So, how does this system of yours work?

Dena: I take a picture of your sister and feed it into my database. My identification system will go through past security records looking for her. If she's been around any of these areas where my system is installed we'll definitely have an idea as to where she's been going and have an idea as to where to start looking for her.

Arashi: And you made that? You're a smart little one, aren't you?

Dena: I have my moments ^w^

Arashi: *Places two fingers on her back and gently strokes along her spine and tail, radiating some of his Dragon energy to make her body loosen and relax.*

Dena: =//w//= that feels nice...

Arashi: Now, excuse me while I carry you out *lifts Dena out of the water, but using his magma element to create some steam, it blocks him from looking at Dena's body, so she could keep some modesty around him* to the lockers, then?

Dena: Right

Arashi: .........You're kinda light for your size. ._.;

Dena: I'm supposed to be light; I'm not even a full 3 ft.

Arashi: I've held a lot of young girls and you might need to put on some weight... *let her down by the lockers*

Dena: But if I got any heavier my hubby wouldn't be able to carry me around on his shoulder like he loves to do -3- Anyway, I'll be ready in a few minutes; you should get ready too *heads off into the locker room*

Arashi: Sure sure... *nods*

*Arashi gets changed and waits for Dena outside of the onsen. Dena later emerges wearing her usual black and white-striped dress, white kneesocks and black shoes.*

Dena: Did you wait long *adjusts her glasses*

Arashi: Not at all. Even so, it is worth waiting for beautiful women who are taking time to help you *smiles a bit*

Dena: ^///^ *giggles* do you have a photo of your sister on you right now?

Arashi: ... *looks in his wallet and pulls out a photo of the teenage dragon asleep on a bed with a little teddy bear to snuggle against* I was lucky I got to take this...I thought I could use it to blackmail or just tease her later on...it is...also the last photo I got of her, and the only of her at this age.

Dena: *looks at the picture* Aw, cute ^w^ with this I should be able to do a decent search.

Arashi: ......So, you have a husband, you said? Any kids......?

Dena: ...there was one, but I never got to see his face. He was taken from me and my husband before he had a chance to hatch; only THAT person knows where he is now... *looks a little sad*

Arashi: ...Rose is kinda similar to you in that case... *hugs Dena gently* She's never seen her mother...and I dunno where she left either...

Dena: I'm sure that one of these days we'll find them.

Arashi: *nods* Someday...

Dena: Yeah...anyway, come with me; we'll get started with the search at my place. ^w^

Arashi: Yes, yes of course, Dena. Lead the way.

*Dena leads Arashi to a modest looking 2-story house in a decent housing community.*

Dena: Here we are, home sweet home ^o^

Arashi: ...Hmm, nice little place.

*Dena unlocks the front door and opens it to let herself and Arashi in.*

Dena: I'm home~ ^o^

Arzekiel: *sticks his head out of the entrance to the kitchen* Welcome back, sweetie~ ^w^ Dinner will be ready in a little bit.

Dena: I brought a guest over, I'm going to help him search for somebody. We'll be upstairs in my workshop.

Arzekiel: Okay; shall I send your dinner up to you?

Dena: No, it shouldn't take too, too long.

*Dena leads Arashi upstairs and to a door with an electronic hand-print scan lock on it. Dena places her hand on the scanner and once the scan is complete the door unlocks, giving the entrance to her workshop.*

Dena: Right this way ^w^ *steps aside to let Arashi enter*

Arashi: *whistles* you really don't want people peeking in your underwear drawer, do you? With such a security system *chuckles and enters*

*Inside the workshop are many giant computers and the room temperature is very, very cold.*

Dena: There are many who would like to get their hands on the specs for my security programs; gotta keep them safe somehow, y'know. ^^ Try to bear with the temperature as best you can, I have to keep it cold in here to keep the servers from overheating.

Arashi: No problem... *shrouds himself in a thin layer of magma to keep himself warm* I got it covered.

Dena: *boots up her main computer and accesses one of her security camera programs* Okay, I'll need that photo of yours now.

Arashi: *hands it over* Here.

Dena: *takes the photo and feeds it into her scanner* ...okay, that's done. Now to run a thorough search through the databases of all of the places that have had my security systems for the past two years. This might take some time so feel free to head back downstairs and make yourself at home; my husband will fix you up with something good to eat in the meantime. ^w^ *hands the photo back to Arashi*

Arashi: Ok...thanks ......... *hugs her*

Dena: You're sweet ^w^ *returns the hug then turns to her computer* Okay, time to go to work *begins rapidly typing away on the keyboard*

*Dena goes to work on her computer as Arashi takes his leave and goes downstairs. He sits down on the couch to relax and seconds later is handed a plate of food by Arzekiel.*

Arzekiel: Eat up, it's a real good curry recipe that Dena's mom gave me. ^w^

Arashi: ... *takes a taste of it* ...Mhm, it is good; very. ^^

Arzekiel: *takes a good look at Arashi* ...you're a Dragon, aren't you?

Arashi: Dragon Slayer, with dragon DNA.

Arzekiel: Dragon...Slayer? *looks concerned*

Arashi: It's just my class and title, given because my Magic was invented by dragons, for humans to be able to Battle dragons. My mother, Earthia taught it to me...and she was a dragon herself, so... *leans against the wall*

Arzekiel: Oh, okay you seem familiar...you look like somebody one of my previous students described. You wouldn't happen to know Ashuro Kamaké, would you?

Arashi: Indeed I do. I've battled by his side a few times...and one of my most dreaded memories were caused by one of his friends... *grits teeth a little at remembering how Claire ripped his wing out of his back* ...but that is all in the past, isn't it?

Arzekiel: Let's hope so. ^^ I'm Arzekiel Kazuki, by the way. Ashuro was like a son to me; I taught him many things from combat to life lessons.

Arashi: Ah, I see. ^-^

Arzekiel: So what brings you to our humble abode today? ^^

Arashi: Well, Your lil' petite wife wanted to help me find my sister...I couldn't say no... she has the exact same scent as Rose, and she...she...she actually reminds me a bit of Earthia.

Arzekiel: Yeah, that's my Dena. I must admit that I am curious as to how both my wife and your sister have the exact same scent. Maybe the two of them are alike in some way.

Arashi: ...Earthia left long before I could learn everything about the dragons and their customs and similar stuff...so I dunno either...

Arzekiel: I've devoted my life to learning about Dragons and their way of life. My dream is to little by little eliminate the myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings about Dragons and get everybody to see that they're not all that different from everybody else. But with all I've learned in the past years I must admit that I've barely scratched the surface when it comes to learning all there is to know about them.

Arashi: Interesting. *nods*

Arzekiel: ...what about you? Do you have a dream?

Arashi: ...No...I don't have anything I want to do in life, truth be told...

Arzekiel: Perhaps you'll find it one day; everybody needs something to reach for.

Arashi: Not everyone finds it, tho...

*Arashi and Arzekiel continue to talk about various things to pass the time. Before the two of them know it a whole hour passes by before Dena comes downstairs with the news of her search.*

Dena: I've got good news! ^w^

Arashi: Congrats. Will it be a boy or girl? -w-

Dena: W-W-Wha!? O///O Oh you... ^///^ *playfully delivers a light punch into Arashi's shoulder* my security cameras have found your sister a various spots around town throughout this week.

Arashi: ...that close? o_o

Dena: It's only been for within this week. My search has shown that she hasn't been in town for the last two years; she must've recently come back to town sometime this week. If you want to find her we'd best start looking now.

Arashi: ...Yes, of course; right away.

Dena: And we just happen to have an ace dragon tracker with us right here in this room.

Arzekiel: Through my studies I found that some species of dragon are very secretive so learning how to track them was a must. I'm ready to go when you are, Arashi. ^^

Arashi: *nods* let's head out before that brat flies off.

Arzekiel: Dena, where was she last seen?

Dena: Entering the mall about an hour ago.

Arzekiel: Then that's where we'll start.

Arashi: ...Must be sneaking food out of the stores or something.

*Arashi, Arzekiel and Dena rush towards the town mall. Once they get inside Arzekiel gets to work and starts tracking Rose by sensing her aura. He leads Arashi and Dena throughout the mall until the reach the center where Arzekiel stops and look around in confusion.*

Dena: What's wrong?

Arzekiel: Her aura seems to overlap here and go in three different directions *sees a mall map next to them and goes over to it* one aura trail goes to the east of here, one to the west and another to the north. I can't tell which of them is the most recent one...

Arashi: Should...should I try to pick up her scent or something...?

Arzekiel: You can give it a try, but with so many people coming and going do you think you'll be able to pick up on her particular scent?

Dena: He was able to smell me through all of the various scents at the onsen so I think he can do it.

Arzekiel: That's pretty good...wait, what?

Dena: It's nothing, don't worry about it Go ahead and give it a try, Arashi.

Arashi: *Closes his eyes* .......... "sniff" "sniff" ......East! *hurries in that direction*

*Arzekiel and Dena follow closely behind Arashi as he follows his nose. After a little bit of running Arashi turns into what looked like a candy store. Thanks to the large amount of people inside, the three of them could search for Rose without standing out too much. That's when the three of them see Rose looking at some of the candy on the shelves. However, what they saw next wasn't very pleasing. Rose was moving candy bars into a silver purse at such a high speed that even security cameras wouldn't be able to see unless the footage was super slowed down. While it wasn't obvious to those around her what was happening, Arashi and Arzekiel's trained eyes could see that she was stealing from the store. From looking at the purse, Dena could tell that it was one of those special kinds of bags made out of materials that could block electronic signals, meaning Rose could walk out of the store with the stolen goods without setting off the security alarm. The three were at a loss as to what to do next. Confronting Rose now could cause her to run but at the same time they didn't want her to get away with stealing.*

Arzekiel: What do you want to do, Arashi?

Arashi: ...I dunno...there are so many people here...and if she turns into a feral dragon form, it might cause panic...... *bites his finger* Think...

Dena: As much as I don't want to watch her steal, we might just have to wait until she's in a place with a lot less people.

Arashi: Dena is right.....we can't do anything here right now...

*Arashi, Arzekiel and Dena decide to wait for Rose to leave the candy store. Once she does, the three of them follow a good distance behind so as not to alert her. Once she outside the mall she lights a cigarette and continues on her way and enters the park. Since there weren't very many people in the park that day they decided that this was the place to confront Rose.*

Dena: So, how are we going to do this, Arashi?

Arashi: ....Arzekiel and Dena, you take this map and start to ask for directions to the...museum? Yeah. *hands them the map* Just keep her occupied long enough for me to grab her from behind. And to make sure that my steps aren't heard; swish your tail along the grass, Dena.

Dena: Got it.

*Arzekiel and Dena walk up to Rose.*

Arzekiel: Excuse me, miss?

Rose: *groans and looks to them* What? Can't you see I'm busy here? -_-

Arzekiel: We got a little turned around, y'see...

Dena: We're lost. -w-

Arzekiel: We're not lost we're just not where we're supposed to be. ^^

Dena: In other words, we're lost. -w-

Arzekiel: ...anyway, would you happen to know where the museum is?

Rose: ......I suppose I can show you the way, if I have to... -_-

Arzekiel: Great! I have this map here *pulls out the map* if we can figure out where we are on this map first and then find out the best route to take to get to the museum we'll be alright.

*Dena starts sliding her tail back and forth on the grass rapidly to signal to Arashi to start moving in.*

Rose: Alright, let us see...if you take to left from here...

Arashi: ... *moving in slowly*

Arzekiel: Uh-huh...if we pass by that bakery we'll know that we're on the right track...

Rose: Yeah, and so-

Arashi: GOT'CHA! *grabs her from behind and holds her in a Full Nelson* No more running, or flying!

Rose: W-wha!? Y-YOU......!

Arzekiel: You were definitely a tricky one to track down, Rose.

Rose: ...... *grits her teeth*

*Rose starts to struggle violently, nearly breaking out of Arashi's hold several times.*

Arzekiel: Hold onto her, Arashi!

Dena: Rose, calm down!

Rose: NGH! Let me go! Let me go, you damn dragon-fraud! >0<#

Arashi: You want to play rough, lil' sister? Fine then! *bites onto her neck*

*Rose gasps and let out a little moan as she stumbles forward, allowing Arashi to tie up her arms behind her back, despite her struggling, as she seemed to lose a bit of her energy from said action.*

Arashi: You always liked to fight as a cub, but you had a sensitive neck....still have, in fact.

Rose: *frowns with a light shaded blush on her face*

Arzekiel: *looks around* we better get out of here; people are starting to watch. Let's head back to our place, okay? You two can talk there.

Arashi: If you say so...

*A little while later all four of them are back at Arzekiel and Dena's house. Both Arashi and Rose sit on the couch; Rose avoids making eye contact with Arashi. Arzekiel then brings Rose a plate of the curry he had made earlier.*

Arzekiel: Here, eat up. ^w^

*Rose turns her head away from Arzekiel, looking annoyed and angry.*

Arzekiel: If you've resorted to stealing candy bars from stores I know that you haven't had a decent meal in a while, so I know that you must be hungry.

*Rose continues to look away from Arzekiel...until her stomach rumbles, then she looks him in the eyes and takes the plate of food and begins wolfing the food down like she hadn't eaten in days.*

Dena: Whoa, take it easy! The food isn't gonna get up and run away, y'know...

Arashi: Just let her eat, Dena. You'd do the same were you in her spot.

Rose: ...I don't need your sympathy...

Arzekiel: *chuckles* ^w^ So, Rose, how have you been?

Rose: ...shitty...I can't believe this stupid dragon-fraud let me go... -_-

Arashi: You RAN AWAY...AT NIGHT...While I was SLEEPING.

Rose: Shut up, it's your fault for letting it happen. -_-#

Dena: Was something bothering you at home that made you want to leave?

Rose: *Points to Arashi* -_-

Arashi: ......See what I mean?

Arzekiel: Okay then, tell us about your brother; what kind of a person is he in your eyes?

*Before answering, Rose hands Arzekiel her empty plate back in a way that said that she wanted seconds.*

Arzekiel: *takes the plate then heads back to the kitchen to refill it*

Rose: ...To say the least...he's quite selfish and inconsiderate. He's the kind that ignores his Family just so he can do stuff he wants to.

Arashi: Where does this come from!?

Rose: You know well where it comes from!!

Dena: Would you like to tell him since he can't recall the events that caused you to feel this way?

*Arzekiel returns with another plate of curry and a glass of milk for Rose. While Rose eats, Arashi tries to think back to the time he spent with Rose, trying to figure out what she was talking about.*

Arashi: ......The time when she left...I was also keeping a check on Sarah, Kat's little sister, while Kat was away.

Rose: *spits in his face* Bingo.

Arashi: -___- ...... *wipes his face* ......

Arzekiel: So his attention was divided between you and Sarah?

Rose: He leaves his little sister, a dragon cub, just so he can take care of another girl, to impress the big sister. -__-#

Arashi: I did it because Sarah was lonely, and she couldn't be there all by herself!

Rose: Well what about me!? I was all-

Arashi: Crystal was there to take care of you, so don't try it!

Rose: ......! *grumbles*

Dena: Could it be that maybe you didn't want to share your brother with Sarah?

Rose: ...He could've at least invited me to come along...

Arashi: I DID. But YOU were too shy to come with me...! -_-

Arzekiel: Was there something else bothering you, Rose?

Rose: No...... -_-

Arashi: ... *looks to Dena and Arzekiel, as if asking "what now?"*

Dena: Rose, your brother has missed you for these past two years. And from what I gathered, living on your own hasn't exactly been pleasant. Would you be interested in going back home with your brother?

Rose: .........

Arashi: ...Rose... >_>

*Rose gently grasps Arashi's hand and looks up at him with tears in her eyes.*

Rose: ......Brother......I...I'm sorry? ;^;

Arashi: ... *holds her close in a hug* Shh...it’s okay.

Rose: I'm sorry! I was jealous of that little girl, okay!? *sobs on his shoulder*

*Rose cries into Arashi's shoulder for the next few minutes as he hugs and comforts her.*

Dena: So does this mean you'll be staying? No more wandering around?

Rose: ... *nods a bit*

Arashi: But you still stole from that store, Rose...

Rose: ......W-what are you talking about? o_o;; I did no such...thing...

*Dena takes Rose's purse and dumps the contents of it onto the table revealing a lot of candy bars and packs of cigarettes.*

Dena: Y'know, for a young lady such as yourself you shouldn't be smoking either...

Arashi: As a dragon, her lungs are strong enough to take it.

Rose: Yeah!

Arashi: But it doesn't help the fact you indeed are too young... -_-

Rose: D=

*Arashi gets up from the couch and shakes Arzekiel's hand.*

Arzekiel: I'm glad that we were able to help you two today.

*Arashi crouches down and gives Dena a hug.*

Dena: It was nice meeting you both. Please come again sometime; we'll all sit down for a meal together one day. ^w^

*After putting the candy bars and cigarettes back into Rose's purse, Arashi takes Rose by the hand as they both leave Arzekiel and Dena's home and head back to theirs. Rose feels a bit nervous about the discussion that she and her brother are bound to have when they arrive.*

Rose: B-Brother, please don't-

Arashi: Before I do anything else......Rose...how would you like to have a family to spend some time with?



Rose: H-huh?