My Soul and My Beats ~ A strict grandaunt and a kindhearted mother

My Soul and My Beats ~ A strict grandaunt and a kindhearted mother

Ai: *Walks in and sees a beautiful vase on the table in the middle of the stairs then run up* Wow!

Anthony: Ai?! *Follows Ai*

Ai: *About to touch the vase*

Guard 2: You there!

Guard 1: Don’t touch that! 

Ai: *Looks back*

Anthony: *Pinches Ai’s cheek* You idiot, you’re not suppose to touch anything without permission. 

Ai: That hurts..let go of me.

Jennifer: Anthony!!!!! You’re back!* Run towards Anthony* 

Anthony: *Panics and quickly lets go of Ai, runs away* 

Ai: *Touches her cheek* Hey you! 

Guard 1: What brat?

Ai: Who’s that girl?

Guard 1: That’s mistress Eliza Legan, the youngest daughter of the Legan household and also  master Anthony’s cousin.

Jennifer: *Hops and hugs Anthony from his back* Anthony, I’ve got you! Why did you ran away?

Anthony: Let go of me Jen! I have to see grandaunt Elroy. 

Jennifer: Ok! See you later. *Let’s go and gives him a fly kiss, walks away* 

Ai: *Runs to Anthony* Anthony! 

Anthony: *Stands up and sighs* “She’s finally gone.” Ai!

Ai: Are you ok?

Anthony: I’m fine, let’s go. 

Ai: Ok! *Nods*

Guard 2: This way master Anthony. 

Guard 1: *Puts handcuffs on Ai’s wrists* Here..

Ai: Hey what do you think, you’re doing?

Guard 2: This should avoid you from touching anything in this mansion and also running away from us.

Ai: No way! *Looks at Anthony* Anthony! Save me from this! this has nothing got to do with me! 

Anthony: No way Ai. *Gives her an evil look*

Ai: *Sheds tears* You’re meanie, I hate you Anthony! 

Anthony: *Sighs* Let’s go!

Guard 1: *Walks with Anthony* 

Ai: *Depressed*

Guard 2: *Pulls the chain* Let’s go brat…

Ai: *Starts walking* 

Guard 2: *Walking*

Ai: *Looks around* “There’re so many doors and they all look the same*

*Everyone stops* 

Ai: *Knocks guard 2* Ouch!

Guard 2: Keep it down brat!

Guard 1: *Knocks the door* 

Elroy: What is it?

Guard 1: I have caught master Anthony along his little friend.

Elroy: Let them in. 

Everyone: *Walks in* 

Ai: *Looks at Elroy* “So this is grandaunt Elroy. She looks awfully scary.” 

Anthony: *Looks down*

Elroy: Anthony..

Anthony: Yes grandaunt..

Elroy: Why did you ran away?

Anthony: That’s because……

Ai: “Anthony..” *Worried*

Boy 1: *Rushes in* Anthony! 

Anthony: *Looks back* Archie! 

Boy 2: Welcome back Anthony! 

Anthony: James! 

Boy 1: *Punches then hugs Anthony* You idiot! why did you ran away without telling us? we wanted to do the same too. 

Ai: "Huh?"

Boy 2: *Hugs Anthony* Me too

Both boys: WHY DIDN’T YOU TAKE US???!!!

Ai: *Him too?*

Elroy: Silence!!!!

*Everyone quiets down*  

Elroy: Anthony! since you’re not going to tell me why, I’ll give you a punishment.

Anthony: Go ahead I’m fine with that! 

Elroy: You are not allow to leave this mansion for a month, understand?

Anthony: “Darn it!” *Runs out of the room*

Elroy: Anthony! I’m not finish yet! *Sighs*

Boys: Anthony! *Runs out* 

Guard 1: Master Anthony! *About to chase after Anthony*

Elroy: Let him be. 

Ai: *Looks at them* 

Guard 2: Madam Elroy, what should we do with this girl? 

Elroy: *Looks at Ai* Let her go and take her to the village.

Guard 2: Yes ma’am. *Leaves the room and closes the door* 

Elroy: “That girl…she looks a little familiar, she looks a bit like Michiko from Japan. That innocent look” *Sighs* “She can’t be her daughter.”

Meanwhile….

Guard 2: *Takes off the handcuffs* There you go brat…I’ll take you back to the village. 

Ai: *Runs away* 

Guard 2: Hey stop right there! Where are you going? 

Ai: Anthony! Where are you?

Lady: *Opens the door and steps out* 

Ai: “Oh no!” *Accident knocks the lady* 

Lady: *Looks at Ai*

Ai: “Ouch” *Looks at the lady* I’m so sorry.

Lady: It’s ok little one. *Smiles* 

Ai: Excuse me ma’am. *Runs away*

Lady: You there! 

Ai: *Stops and looks back at the lady* 

Lady: Come in for a moment. 

Ai: *Walks to the lady* 

Lady: *Closes the door* Please have a seat.

Ai: *Sits down* Thank you.

Lady: What’s your name?

Ai: Emma Ai.

Lady: Wow! what a beautiful name.

Ai: Thank you. 

Lady: Are you Anthony’s new found friend?

Ai: Well….

Lady: *Smile* I see. Anthony told me everything about you.

Ai: *Shocked* He did?

Lady: That’s right, he called me last night. I really thank you for taking care of him. 

Ai: No it’s pleasure to help. 

Lady: Please have some tea before you leave.

Ai: That won’t be necessary, I’m going to see Anthony for the last time before I leave. 

Lady: I see, Anthony is in the rose garden.

Ai: Thank you very much! Goodbye ma’am! *Leaves the room and runs away* 

*Reaches the rose garden* 

Ai: “They smell nice and now for Anthony.” *Walks* 

*Hears Anthony’s voice*

Anthony: *Sighs* 

Boy 1: Anthony…

Anthony: It’s alright….

Boy 2: Are you sure about this?

Anthony: Of course I am but in the inside it’s a little frustrating.

Boy 1: Why?

Anthony: I might not be able to see her.

Boy 2: Her?

Anthony: Ai…

Ai: *Shocks* 

Anthony: How long are you going to hide there? hurry up and show yourself.

Ai: *Runs to Anthony and hugs him* Anthony!!!!! *Sheds tears*

Anthony: *Pats Ai* Stop crying Ai.

Ai: I’m glad you're alright, I thought you might run away again.

Anthony: I’m done running away.

Ai: *Smiles* Thank goodness.

Anthony: Ai, you’re smiling.

Ai: That’s right! 

Boy 1: Is this her?

Anthony: That’s right! Her name is Emma Ai.

Ai: Nice to meent you!

Anthony: These boys are my cousins. The one with the girly hair is the youngest and the one with glasses is the eldest.

Boy 1: Who are you calling girly?! *Gives Anthony a straight look*

Boy 2: I’m James Carter Cornwell. Nice meeting you too Emma! *Shakes Ai’s hand*

Ai: Nice meeting you too James! 

James: You can call me Rex! *Makes a funny smile*

Ai: Ok but I rather like James. *Smiles*

Boy 1:  I’m Archie Bold Cornwell! Nice to meet you Emma! *Pushes James away and gives Ai a rose*

Ai: Thank you and nice meeting you too Archie! *smiles*

Alister: She’s so cute. *Pats Ai’s head* 

Archie: How old is she Anthony? 

Ai: I’m 7.

Archie: She’s 3 years younger than me. 

James: *Stares at Ai and gives her a goofy smile* She looks cute like a doll 

Anthony: *Hits James’s head and blushes* 

James: What’s that for?

Anthony: You’re not thinking anything dirty are you? 

Alisteer: No I’m not.

Ai: *Laughs* 

Anthony: Ai? *Looks at Ai* 

Ai: It's been a while, I’ve meet other kids than in Pony home's.

Anthony: Pony home?

Ai: That’s right, that’s the place where I grow up.

Anthony: I see then what is that tree house for?

Ai: That’s just my clubhouse and also a place to settle down.

Archie: You have a tree house!

James: That’s so cool, when can we see it?

Anthony: But Anthony is not allow to leave this place for a month. Only he knows where is it.

Ai: I’ll take guys there now, if you want.

Alisteer: Really? 

Ai: Of course, I’m going back home after all.

James: Good idea! *Looks at Archie* Let’s go now Archie!

Archie: But it’s getting late already.

Anthony: Ai, you should go back before sun sets. It’s dangerous for you wander in the forest alone. 

Ai: Ok then! 

Anthony: That’s a good girl. *Pats Ai’s head*

Archie: Let’s go there tomorrow, Steer.

James: Ok then Archie! *Disappointed*

Ai: Don’t be sad James. *Smiles*

James: *Blushes* Ok Emma!

Ai: Bye then! *Waves and runs away*

Boys: *Bye! *Waves then runs back inside*

Lady: *Looks at Ai from the balcony and smiles* 

*Knocks the door* 

Anthony: Mother! How are you feeling?

Lady: I’m ok. 

Boys: *Comes in* Aunt! 

Lady: Archie! James! 

Boys: We've met a little girl and she's really cute and a good girl.

Anthony: But she was cold towards me when we first met.

Lady: *Laughs* That was when you go into her house without permission. That’s why she takes you as an intruder.

Boys: *Laughs* 

Anthony: *Smiles* You’re right, my bad. 

Meanwhile with Ai…

Ai: *Remembers Kurin* Oh no, I forgot Kurin. *Quickly searches for Kurin* Kurin! Where are you?

Kurin: *Walking and hears Ai voice then quickly follows the voice*

Ai: *Sees Kurin then runs to it* Kurin!!!

Kurin: *Jumps up to Ai* 

Ai: *Catches Kurin and hugs it* Kurin, let’s go! *Walks away* 

THE END ~ 

My Soul and My Beats - The Tree House Prince

The tree house prince
Ai: *Takes 2 pails and slides the door* What a perfect morning to grab some water *Stretches her body*
Kurin: *Sleeping*
Ai: Kurin! I'm going get some water. Wanna come along?
Kurin: *Sleeps*
Ai: I'll take that as a no. *Walks out and slides the door* *Climbs down the tree and runs into the bushes*
Meanwhile....
Boy: *Running and sees daylight* I see daylight. *Walks out from the bushes and sees a beautiful tree house*
*Boy starts walking and looks around*
Boy: This place looks beautiful and someone must living here. *Climbs up the tree and knocks* Good morning! Anyone home? *knocks* Hello? Hello? *Accidently slides the door* Huh?  It's not lock *Enters*
Kurin: *Wakes up and stretches*
Boy: *Looks around* This place is neat.
Kurin: *Tries to attack the boy*
Boy: *Pats Kurin's head* It's ok little one I'm not here to hurt you.
Kurin: *Tamed*
Boy: *Sees pink curtains and pulls them* Wow!
*Lots of dolls on shelves* *Wood stains on the table*
Boy: This person must be a doll maker. *Picks up a doll's eye* It looks like a human eye. Amazing! *Yawns* I haven't sleep for a whole night. *Takes Ai's futton and falls sleep*
An hour later....
Ai: *Runs out of the bushes then puts the pails into the lifter. *Climbs up and pulls the rope*
*Slides the door and takes her pails*
Ai: I'm home Kurin!
Kurin: *Runs to Ai and pulls her skirt*
Ai: What's wrong Kurin?
Kurin: * Runs upstairs*
Ai: it can't be an intruder? *Puts the pails down and quickly runs upstairs*
Kurin: *Tries to pull the blanket*
Ai: My futton?! Why is it here? I thought I've kept it when I got up!
Kurin: *Tries to pull the blanket*
Ai: Someone sleeping on it! *Grabs a broom and slowly lifts the blanket*
*Sees a young boy's face*
Ai: It's a boy!*Blushes then accidentally drops the broom *
Boy: *Wakes up and looks at Ai*
Ai: Who are you? How did you get into my tree house!?
Boy: *Rubs his eyes* The door wasn't lock so I was easy for me to get in.
Ai: "Darn it, I forgot to lock the door again." What brings you here in my tree house?
Boy: I was chased for the whole night.
Ai: Whole night?! "Is he a wanted a criminal or something? "
Boy: Then I got tired then I found this cool tree house so I decided to settle here. *smiles*
Ai: *Pissed* You can't just simply go into someone's house without permission!
Boy: I know. But I don't have a choice, I was tired.
Ai: I see
Boy: *Stomach growls then blushes* I haven't had anything since yesterday. 
Ai: Fine you can stay.
Boy: Really? Thank you so much!
Ai: Leave after you have your meal.
Boy: I understand. 
Ai: Alright then while I'm cooking something for you. I want you to clean this place spotless. 
Boy: Right mistress! 
Ai: Get up immediately and on to it.
Boy: *Gets up and folds the futon* "This girl is really scary but she looks really cute."
In the kitchen....
Ai: What should I make for breakfast? *Looks at the cookbook*
Kurin: *Hops on the table and points at a picture in the cookbook*
Ai: Hot Cakes? Alright then! I'll start cooking! *Starts cooking*
Meanwhile upstairs. ..
Boy: *Sighs* Finally this place is finally spotless. *Walks downstairs*
Boy: *Walks into the kitchen then towards Ai* Do you need some help?
Ai: Could you help me to place these glasses to that table over there?
Boy: Ok! *Takes the glasses and walks out of the kitchen*
Ai: Kurin, Can we really let this boy stay? He sound like a wanted criminal.
Kurin: *Looks at Ai*
Ai: *Takes 2 plate of hot cakes then walks out of the kitchen*
Boy: Hey!
Ai: *Blushes then puts the plates the down and sits on the chair* Hurry up and eat then leave immediately. *Gives him a furious look*
Boy: Alright.
Ai: *Grabs a fork and a spoon then starts eating*
Boy: Can I ask you something?
Ai: What?
Boy: What's your name?
Ai: Emma..Emma Ai
Boy: What a beautiful name. Do you live here alone?
Ai : No I have Kurin with me.
Boy: Kurin? *Clueless*
Ai: My pet racoon! 
Kurin: *Hops on Ai's lap*
Boy: I see,you seem pretty close with him.  Ai: That's right! We've been together for a long time.
Boy: He looks cute just like you.
Ai: *Blushes* Are trying to mess with me?
Boy: No, I'm telling the truth. *Blushes*
Ai: I see...why did you run away from home?
Boy: Emm... *Depressed*
Ai: It's ok if you don't want to me *Continues eating*
Boy: Because I hate that person.
Ai: That person? Who's that?
Boy: My ugly looking grandaunt, she always tell me what to do. She never lets me go and she always want me to be the best in my family. I can't stand it anymore so I decided to ran away last night then one of the guards saw me then they started chasing me.
Ai: I see.. so that's why you ran away.
Boy: *Finish eating and takes his plate* Thanks for the food, I'll wash the plates before I leave. Ai
Ai: *Shock* No one called me that before.
Boy: I see, I guess I'm the first. *Smile*
Ai: Hey you,  you're tired after being chased right? Why don't you stay here for a night.
Boy: Really?
Ai: That's right I'm doing this because you look awfully tired. *Stands up and takes her plate into the kitchen*
Boy: "I see" *smile*
Ai: Hey can you help me wipe the table while I'm handling things here?
Boy: Ok!
At noon...
Ai: *In her doll making room* *Sewing the doll's hat after that ties it on the doll's head* "It's done"
Boy: Wow it looks beautiful! Did you really make all of these?
Ai: That's right. 
Boy: Who taught you all of these?
Ai: My master, who owns a doll shop not far from the orphanage.
Boy: Orphanage? What happened to your parents.
Ai: According to the sisters, they abdoned me under the father tree when I was a baby.
Boy: I see. Sorry I asked you that.
Ai: It's ok. I'm used to it.
Boy: Hey those flowers next to the pond, what are they?
Ai: Those are spider lilies. 
Boy: They look beautiful. You've plant them well.
Ai: Thanks. *Stands up and walks out of the room*
Boy: Where are you?
Ai: I'm going buy some ingredients for dinner at town. Wanna come along?
Boy: Sure!
Ai: Hold it! *Grabs Anthony's shoulder*
Anthony: What?
Ai: Put this on. *Shows Anthony her pink jacket*
Anthony: Why should I?
Ai: Those guards might be in town looking for you.
Boy: You've got a point. 
Ai: Hurry up and put this on!
Boy: No thanks, I already brought my own jacket.
Ai: Good for you! Hurry up and get yourself change, I'll be waiting outside. 
Boy: Got it Ai! *Strips of shirt*
Ai: Let's go Kurin! *Blushes and walks away*
Kurin: *Runs out of the house*
Boy: Haha "This girl is really intresting."
Ai:  Hey are you done yet? I'm gonna lock the doors soon.
Boy: *Walks out* Sorry to keep you waiting. 
Ai: Let's go then. *Locks the door and puts her key into her shopping bag*
Boy: Ok! *Climbs down*
Ai: *Climbs down*
Kurin: *Jumps down and lands on Ai*
Ai: Kurin! *Smiles*
Boy: *Pulls his hood on* Let's go then.
Ai: That's right! *Starts walking*
Boy: *Walks along with Ai* Now that I know your name and a little bit about your past.
Ai: What are you going to do with it? Are you going to tell everyone?
Boy: No, I'm going to keep that in mind.
Ai: I see..
Boy: We're here.
Ai: Let's go! Stay close with me and don't goof of anywhere.
Boy: Ok *Holds Ai's hand*
Ai: I didn't mean that. *Kicks the boy*
Boy: Hahaha sorry about that.
Ai: Jeez let's go then. *Walks*
Boy: Ok! *Walks*
Guard 1: *Passes Ai and the boy* Any sign of young master?
Guard 2: No..
*Both guards depressed*
Guard 1: We've been searching for him for the whole night.
Guard 2: We're not allowed to return without young master and it's already noon.
Guard 1: Don't give up yet! Let's ask the folks here.
Guard 2: Good idea! Let's go!
*Both guards run off*
Meanwhile with Ai....
Ai: *Walks out from the supermarket* I'm done shopping.
Boy: *Walks out* I've never been to a supermarket. 
Ai: Eh!! Seriously!?!
Boy: That's right.
Ai: Are you from a rich family or something?
Boy: That's right.
Ai: No way!
Boy: Hehehe let's go home.
Ai: What's your name?
Boy: Anthony...Anthony Brown Ardeley
Ai: I see.
Anthony: What's wrong Ai? Your face looks red.
Ai: Nothing. Let's go already! 
Anthony: *Smiles* Let me help you out with the cooking.
Ai: Are you sure? I thought rich people aren't good at cooking.
Anthony: Not all of them, Ai.
Ai: Fine! You can help me out.
Anthony: Thanks Ai.
Ai: Anthony..
Anthony: What is it?
Ai: How old are you?
Anthony: 10
Ai: I see..
Anthony: How about you Ai?
Ai: 7
Anthony: I see, you should call me big brother Anthony.
Ai: No way! *Hits Anthony*
Anthony: I'm just joking! 
Ai: "He's 3 years older than me, I guess I'm just a little girl to him."
Anthony: Ai..
Ai: What?
Anthony: You don't look like an American at all.
Ai: Everyone's been saying the same thing everytime they see me.
Anthony: Was it hard on you?
Ai: No, I'm used to it.
Anthony: I see.
Ai: The children from the village made fun of me once.
Anthony: Did you fought back.
Ai: That's right!
Anthony: I see.
Ai: The only who accepted me was everyone from my orphanage. 
Anthony: Good for you.
Ai: The bath is ready upstairs. 
Anthony: Ok *Puts Kurin down and walks upstairs*
Ai: Let's go Kurin.
Kurin: *Follows Ai*
Ai: *Climbs down the tree then walk towards the pond*
Kurin: *Jumps into the pond then swims away*
Ai: *Takes off her clothes then steps into pond* It's cold. *Swims away*
After the bath...
Ai: *Slides the door* What a great bath.
Anthony: Did you bath at that waterfall?
Ai: That's right! Got a problem with that?
Anthony: No..Sounds like you had a lot of fun.
Ai: As usual.
Anthony: I see.
Ai: *Yawns*
Anthony: The little girl is sleepy.
Ai: Who are you calling a little girl?! I'm tired after all the house chores.
Anthony: I understand. *Squats down* Climb on my back, I'll take you to your room. 
Ai: *Climbs on Anthony's back and falls asleep*  Anthony..
Anthony: What is it?  *Looks back at Ai*
Ai: Thank you.
Anthony: No worries *Walks upstairs and puts Ai to her futton*
Ai: *Falls asleep*
Anthony: *Walks downstairs and lies down on the coach*  "I'll make some breakfast for Ai before I leave as my gratitude." *Falls asleep*
Next morning...
Ai: *Wakes up and looks at Kurin* Good morning Kurin!
Kurin: *Wakes up and smiles*
Ai: *Changes her clothes then walks downstairs* Anthony! Wake up immediately! I'm going to make some breakfast. *Notice Anthony's gone along with his bag* He's gone.. *Looks at the dining table* He made breakfast for me. *Sees a note on the table and reads it*
"Dear Ai
              Thanks for your hospitality. I would like to apologise the troubles I cause you and I really had a great time yesterday.  I'm really happy that I've meet you. Goodbye Ai and I will never forget you!
                      
                                                                                                From:  Anthony Brown Audley
Ai: That fool, he left without even facing me for one last time. *Starts shedding tears*
Kurin: *Pats Ai's hips*
Ai: *Sits down and tries Anthony's homemade pancakes* It's delicious. *Eats up*
In the evening...
Ai: *Walks out of the doll shop and locks the door* *Sighs* I'm beat and starving! Let's have curry noodles for tonight. First let's go the supermarket to get some instant noodles. *Walks away*
Meanwhile with Anthony...
Anthony: *Roams around town and looks at the supermarket* That's the supermarket I went with Ai. That was fun!
Guard 1: That boy must be... *Run towards Anthony*
Guard 2: Are you sure this time?
Guard 1: Hey you there!
Anthony: "Oh no I've been spotted!" *Runs away*
Guard 1: That is really master Anthony! *Suspected*  Master Anthony! Please come back to the mansion!
Anthony: *Looks back while running* Why should I? That place gives me the creeps! *Runs even faster*
Guard 2: Master Anthony,  the mistress is worry sick of you! Please come back with us!
Anthony: She ain't worried of me! I'm never coming back!  Don't ever look for me ever again!
Ai: *Walks out from the supermarket*
Anthony: *Accidently knocks Ai down*
Ai: Ouch! Watch where you're going!  *Looks at Anthony* Anthony! 
Anthony: Ai! Why are you here?
Ai: That's my line!
Guard 1: *Grabs Anthony*
Anthony: Hey let go of me at once!
Guard 2: Please forgive us master, this is for your own good and to the Ardeley's.
Anthony: Darn it!
Ai: Hey you! Let go of Anthony! Boldy  old man!
Guard 1: Boldy old man?! Why you little brat!
Anthony: Run Ai!
Guard 2: *Grabs Ai* Should we take this brat along with us?
Guard 1: Good idea!
Ai: Let go of me!
Anthony: Ai! Let go of her, she has nothing got to do with this! 
Guard 1: No! Madam Elroy have many questions to ask this brat.
Guard 2: *Pushes Ai into the car*
Ai: Watch it old man! 
Guard 2: Why you little...
Guard 1: *Puts a tape on Ai's mouth* This should keep her mouth shut.
Ai: *Pissed off*
Guard 1: *Pushes Anthony into the car*
Anthony: *Pissed off* Darn you!
Guard 1: We're sorry master! *Starts driving*
Anthony: *Pulls out the tape on Ai's mouth* Hold still, I'll get that tape out.
Ai: Darn those guys!
Anthony: Calm down Ai!
Ai: Why should I? Here I am being forced into this dull looking car plus those guys take me in without even thinking. 
Anthony: Slow down Ai! You look tired today.
Ai: That's right! I just finished working at my master's shop then I decided to buy some instant noodles in the supermarket. After that you knocked me down and I fell.
Anthony: Sorry about that...I was chased by those guys back there.
Ai: How did they discover you?
Anthony: They looked at my face, I guess.
Ai: I see.
Both: *Sighs and look at each other and starts laughing*
Guard 1: We're here master Anthony.
Ai: *Looks outside* Wow your house looks huge, it looks like a castle that I read in fairy tale books.
Anthony: It's a mansion.
Ai: I see. *Then looks at the rose garden* Roses!
Anthony: Thoses roses were planted by me and my mom.
Ai: I see, they look lovely.
*Car reaches to the front door*
Guard 1: *Opens the door*
Anthony: Let's go Ai.
Ai: *Nods*
*Both steps out of the car*
Ai: "This place is huge."
Guard 2: This way master Anthony.
Anthony: Let's go. *Walks in*
Ai: Wait for me. *Follows Anthony*
Guard 1: *Closes the door*

THE END