The Garden

The Garden behind the Mansion.

*walks around and looks at the flowers*
I wonder where father is?

Father: *walks out from behind some flowers* I'm right here.
Me: Daddy!! *runs to him and hugs him*
Father: *smiles and hugs me back* Hello Mizuko. What are you up to?
Me: Nothing really. I'm trying to find something to do.
Father: Well, why don't help me?
Me: *smiles* Sure.
Father: *grabs Mizuko's hand and walks towards an empty space where some seeds are laying* We are going to plant some new flowers.
Me: Ok. What kind>
Father: Jasmine flowers. *gets on knees and starts digging a hole*
Me: My favorite! *sits down next to him and helps*

Me: *helps father pack in the dirt*
Father: *wipes sweat off his forehead* Well, we are all done. Why don't we go in and get something to drink?
Me: *smiles and nods* That sounds good.
Father: *stands up and walks toward the house*
Me: *gets up and follows father*

*is behind a tree looking at the garden*
Whoa~
*sneeks up into the gardena and stays low*
*looks around at all the flowers*
Wow theres so many!
*sits down not even realizing the huge house behind me*

*walks around and looks at all the flowers*
I wonder how the Jasmine flowers are doing?
*walks over to the Jasmine flowers and gives them some water*
*sighs*
I wish I had someone to play with.

*hears a voice and stiffens*
Oh no, its someones garden.
*sits very still and swallows hard*

*walks around and hears footsteps*
Father: Mizuko?
Me: Yes father?
Father: Just checking to see where you were. Did you water the Jasmine flowers?
Me: Yes I did.
Father: Good and Thank you. I forgot to water them. *smiles* I will sitting at the table. Your Mother thinks you are up to something. So I must watch you.
Me: *sighs* Really? Ok.
Father:*gives me an understanding look and goes to sit down*
Me: *continues to walk*

*hides behind one of the bushes of flowers not noticing my tail is sticking out of the bottom of it*
*tries to breathe easily*
Oh man~ Why did I come here?

*notices a tail sticking out of one of the bushes*
*looks to make sure father isn't looking*
*walks up to the bush and whispers*
Hello?

*yelps and scrambles farther into the bush*
Dangit I was caught!!!

*jumps back*
Who's there?

*facepalms and whimpers*
Maybe I can make her think Im a dog~
*notices her father looking this way*
I hope I dont get caught.
*whimpers a little bit louder*

Father: *hears something and notices Mizuko at a bush* *walks over to her* What was that Mizuko?
Me: I'm not sure. I think it's a dog. *takes a step closer* Maybe it's hurt.
Father: Maybe. *takes a closer look*

*tries to go back farther in the bush but falls out the other side*
*looks at the two people*
Oh crap.

Me: *looks at the girl* It's a person. She has a tail...What are you?
Father: Mizuko, step back. *puts hand in front of her*
Me: But, dad I don't think she is going to hurt me. *smiles* What's your name?

*looks at both of them and scitters onto my feet*
*breathes shakily and takes a step back away from them my ears laying flat against my head*

Me: It's ok. Don't be scared. I just want to know who you are.
Father: Mizuko I think we should go inside.
Me: *shakes head*

*growls and takes a step back*
Why do you want to know? So you can report me?
*growls a bit louder*

Me: *looks sad* No. I just want to be your friend.
Father: *steps behind Mizuko and pulls her back* *watches the stranger*

*looks around for a way out but finds none*
*shakes and lets my ears back up to listed for anything*
*looks at the two again and my ears twitch*
I-Im K-kori.

Me: *smilies* It's nice to meet you Kori. I'm Mizuko! *sticks out my hand*
Father: No... *grabs my hand and puts it down*
Me: Father, she is scared and you are not helping.

*bows*
I-Im sorry im i-in your t-territory i s-shouldnt be h-here.
*straightens and and lays my ears back against my head*
Nice to meet you Mizuko-chan.
*looks at her father and takes a step back hitting the rose bush behind me*

Me: It's ok Kori. You just scared me a little. Father will you please let Kori stay for awhile. She means no harm.
Father: I don't know Mizuko...
Me: Please father? We will stay here in the garden. Please?
Father: *sighs* Fine, but I am staying out here with you two. I'll sit at the table. *sits at the table and watches Mizuko and Kori*
Me: So Kori, do you live around here?

*looks at Mizuko and shakes my head slightly*
I dont have a home. I havent since I was 4.
*sits on the ground and breathes out*