Rachel and Piper continued to run down the sidewalk.

“So um Braid Maiden, how does a minor character become so involved in this situation?” Kassie asked.

“Okay first of all the name is Rachel, and secondly, what do you mean minor character?” Rachel asked.

“You mean your name really is Rachel, that’s odd because Azuma never gave you a name.” Kassie responded.

“GET BACK HERE!!” Kintaro said as he and Koshi appeared to be catching up to them.

Rachel the grabbed Kassie’s hand. “Down this corner quickly. “She said.”

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Azumanga Daioh Is Not Mine It Belongs To Kiyohiko Azuma

Azumanga Daioh Gets Real 2: The Search For Chihiro

By Anime Rebirth

Part 9

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Real World…

The skies returned to normal. “That’s gotta be a good sign, it means Kassie may be okay.” Piper said in a relieved tone.

“But I’ll bet she’s freaked that we’re not there with her.” Kagura added.

Tobayashi continued to stare at the Azu-Girls. “So, do you like have normal lives?” she asked.

“Well actually yes we do.” Chiyo responded. “We live each day to the fullest, even thought we usually end up living the same thing over and over again.”

“Doesn’t that get frustrating?” Tobayashi asked?

“Actually it’s quite enjoyable.” Sakaki responded.

“Yeah, and how everyone else back in our world has no idea that they are an anime, it’s kinda hilarious.” Tomo added.

“Wait, you mean you knew what we go through and you kept it a secret?” Yukari said as she stared at each of them.

“Well actually we really weren’t supposed to remember anything.” Kaorin said.

“But our close bond with Kassie caused us to remember everything.” Yomi added.

Minamo then sighed. “Well I guess then that means Yukari and myself will probably forget everything here once we return.” she said.

Piper just stared at the two teachers. “I suppose that could happen.” She said.

Yukari and Minamo just stared at everyone…

“Well, since everything seems okay for the moment…. Can we… go have some fun somewhere?” Minamo asked.

“Why Nyamo, that’s so unlike you.” Yukari said as she gave a little smirk.

“Well it’s not often we end up in another world.” Minamo responded.

“ALL RIGHT, FUN TRIP!!” Tomo said.

“Wait you guys, we just can’t go out and have fun, this is Japan, birthplace of anime, there are bound to be a lot of people that will recognize you.” Piper explained.

Chiyo thought for a moment. “Well since we seem to be immune to the effects of this world now, I guess it would be okay for us to change out of our school uniforms.” she said.

“And Yukari and Minamo are already in normal clothing to begin with.” Yomi added.

Destiny just smiled. “What do you say, I’ve always wanted to tour around Tokyo.” she said.

Tobayashi also smiled. “And I know a lot of hot spots that we can all go to.” she said.

“You’re not really acting like a cop right now.” Piper said as she narrowed her eyes.

“Well I am normally by the book, but this sort of thing doesn’t happen that often.” she said.

“Yeah, since the sky cleared, then I can assure you, Kassie is fine.” Tomo said.

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Azu World….

“OH SHIT, OH SHIT, OH SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT!!” Kassie yelled as she and Rachel continued to avoid the plasma shots that Koshi kept firing.

“Do you kiss your mother with that mouth.” Rachel responded as they continued to run.

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“CAERFUL YOU IDIOT!!” Kintaro yelled. “Chihiro will have our hides if we kill that blond haired girl.”

“I DON’T CARE ANYMORE, I AM PISSED BEYOND PISSED!!” Koshi yelled as he continued to fire his plasma rifle nonstop.

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Everyone ran for cover. Rachel then slowed up a bit. “You keep running.” She told Kassie.

“You can’t possibly think of fighting them?” Kassie asked.

“Trust me.” Rachel said. “Just keep going.” she said as she smiled.

Koshi and Kintaro saw the braid maiden standing in front of them.

“Easy picking.” Koshi yelled as he pointed his plasma rifle at her.

Rachel then yelled as she jumped and kicked Koshi and Kobayashi with a roundhouse kick.

The now stunned thugs tried to fight back. But Rachel then did a sweeping kick knocking them to the ground.

“WHAT THE HELL IS SHE?” Koshi asked.

Rachel just smirked at them. “The girl who kicked your butt.” She said before she punched them, knocking them out.

Everyone around cheered at Rachel.

Kassie had seen from a distance what Rachel had done. “How in the world did you learn that?” she asked.

“You could say your Grandfather had something to do with it.” Rachel responded.

“Grandpa Monty?” Kassie asked as she just stared at the Braid maiden. “You talked to him.”

“Yeah, he said that Lewis is inside of Chihiro’s body.” Rachel explained.

“No.” Kassie said. “Then if that’s the case, that would explain why these two thugs know of her which means……. Chihiro has the ability to open a gateway to both out worlds.”

Rachel just stared at her. “Well if that’s true, then why doesn’t he come here himself.” she asked.

“Probably because he can only reach the crystal’s full potential in that world…. And I think he needs me to complete the transfer that he started 5 years ago.” Kassie responded.

“That’s why Chih…I mean Lewis wants you alive.” Rachel answered.

“And that would explain why he came after me back in Los Angeles.” Kassie added.

“So now what do we do?” Rachel asked.

“We gotta find a way to get back to my world, I suppose that’s where the other Azu-Girls are” Kassie told her.

“Azu-Girls?” Rachel asked in a confused tone.

“Um, that’s what a lot of fans call you guys.” Kassie responded as she sweat dropped. “WHAT THE HELL IS THIS BIG DROP ON MY HEAD?!” she was quite for a few seconds. “Oh yeah I forgot… anime world.”

“You are one messed up girl.” Rachel said as she sweat dropped. “Okay then, how are we going to get to this ‘other world’ your talking about?” Rachel asked.

“Well I’m going to assume that I absorbed some of the Crystal’s power as well.” Kassie said as she closed her eyes.

Rachel just scratched your head. “You do that, in the mean time I’m going to call the police to pick up these creeps.”

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Real World…

The Azu-Group were now dressed in normal clothes and were now being amazed by everything in Real World Tokyo.

“I’ve seen this so many times back home, but here…. It feels so majestic.” Chiyo said as they were looking around the nearby shops.

“Yeah, and I’ll bet we could get all sorts of souvenirs here.” Yomi added.

“What’s wrong Piper?” Destiny asked.

“How can anyone think of having fun while Kassie is still stuck in the Azu-World. Plus we still need to find Chihiro.” she responded.

“Piper, we’re all worried about Kassie and Chihiro, but look at them all, this is their way of dealing with the situation.” Destiny responded.

Piper looked at everyone. “They do look happy.” She said. “I suppose there is no harm in….” But before she could finish a man rushed by and grabbed a nearby woman’s purse.

“HELP I’VE BEEN ROBBED!!” she screamed.

Tobayashi’s eyes went wide. “Oh no it’s the speed purse bandit.” she said.

“The who?” Kagura asked.

“He’s been going around stealing purses, but he seems to be a well trained runner, not even our fastest officers have been able to catch him.” Tobayashi explained. “I’d better call this in, but he’ll probably be long gone.”

Sakaki just stared forward for a few seconds. “He must pay for his crime.” she said before she sprinted off.

“WHAT IS SHE DOING?!””” Tobayashi asked.

“Justice….I suppose.” Kaorin said as she gave a small smile.

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The speed purse bandit stopped at a corner. “Let’s see what I got now.” he thought.

“Stop you thief.” Sakaki said as she was rushing up.

“Not another cop.” he thought. “You’re just wasting your time…. As always.” He then rushed off.

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The thief was just smiling as he continued to run.

“I said you should turn yourself in.” Sakaki said as she was running next to him.

“WHAT THE HELL!!” The man screamed as he tried to run faster.

“Why must some people be difficult.” Sakaki thought as she ran faster.

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The thief was trying everything to get away from the tall girl, but no matter where he went, Sakaki was right there along with him.

“When did the police start recruiting big freaks like you?” he asked.

“Oh, but I am not an officer.” Sakaki responded.

“WHAT?” he yelled, and that was all it would take to cause him to trip and fall.

Sakaki stopped behind him. “That is what you get for disobeying the law.” She said.

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A few minutes later, the Azu-Group and the others rushed up.

“I can’t believe it took you in minutes what it took us almost three months to try and do.” Tobayashi said.

“That’s my Sakaki-san.” Kaorin said as she hugged her.

“Yeah way to kick his butt.” Tomo said.

“I didn’t do anything like that, I just didn’t like the idea of his breaking the law.” Sakaki responded.

Kaorin smiled. “But you mustn’t be so modest, you….” she then became silent.

“What’s wrong Kaorin?” Minamo asked.

“I feel something strange.” She said.

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Azu-World

The police had just finished taking away the two thugs….

“Well I still don’t know where they came from but…..WOAH!!” she screamed.

There in front of her was what appeared to be a huge portal.

“I think I managed to do it.” Kassie said.

“No kidding.” Rachel said. “So do we like, go into it or what?”

“Yes, this is the only way into my world…..I think?” Kassie responded.

“You….think?” Rachel asked in a suspicious tone.

“We have to do this.” Kassie said.

“I guess so.” Rachel said.

“On three.” Kassie started… “One….two….THREE!!” And with that Kassie and Rachel jumped into the portal.

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Real World…

A portal opened and Kassie came out, she no longer looked animated.

“Good it worked.” she said in a small but excited tone.

A few seconds later, Rachel popped out of the portal. “Wow.” she said softly as she looked at her hands. “What is this world?” she asked ,

“Well, I’m going to assume that Piper wished for the Azu-girls help.” She started. “So I concentrated on Tokyo where she’s living right now.”

Rachel looked up. “Um, Kassie?” she asked as she pointed up. “I think you may be a little off on your destination point.”

Kassie looked up and there in front of them was The Statue Of Liberty.

“Guess I need more practice.” Kassie said.

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TO BE CONTINUED……

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Well for the first time Rachel is in our world, but it appears that Kassie’s attempt landed them in New York.

And what of the rest of the Azu-Girls, will they be able to find Chihiro, well you’ll just have to stay tuned, so until then, take care…..AR

‘TILL NEXT TIME!!