Love Hina Fan Fiction ❯ Keitaro and Motoko Love Story ❯ The Message ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Author Note: I don’t own Love Hina. I am using the characters from the story in mine. This story doesn’t follow the Anime or the Manga it happens in a different time line.
Please be nice if I might make a mistake and I will fix them.
I am going to be using different typing to tell everyone what is going on with everyone. Like when it is in Italic it will mean thinking when it is in bold it mean upset about something.
When I put 888888, it means a Flashback.
There is some swearing in this chapter

Keitaro’s master stopped and said, “I didn’t mean to bring up that subject with you.” Keitaro reached up and touched his heart and said, “Don’t worry about it. I will be fine.” Then they went back walking to the tavern to have a drink. Once there Keitaro found a empty booth at the far end of the tavern. So he walked over to it with his master talking to the owner. Keitaro leaned up against the booth and removed the photo of him with Haruka. He smiled and said, “Back then you know what mood I was in. You would come and talk to me about my pain but there is one thing I do miss. The time we were at the park together.” That is when his master came over. Keitaro put the photo back in his wallet and said, “So what is this meeting about?” Keitaro’s master smiled and said, “Well. The truth of is that we are getting ready to move some students up to the next level.” Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “Don’t tell me that you are letting them move up a level?” He started to laugh and said, “No. But there is one student here at the school will be going up two levels?” Keitaro was shock to hear that someone was going up two levels but the last time it happen was when he first started school. Keitaro’s master smiled and said, “Don’t worry. It wouldn’t take more then a few hours to get everything done.”

Keitaro relaxed when the front door open and a female walked in. Keitaro saw the hair and that is when he felt his heart being ripped out of his chest again. The female looked around and then walked over to Keitaro and his master. Keitaro shifted slightly as they walked towards them. Keitaro’s master looked over his shoulder and said, “Over here?” Keitaro didn’t know what was going on until the female sat down and said, “How have you being?” Keitaro reached for his sword because something about this person wasn’t sitting right with him. The female looked at Keitaro and said, “I am not here to hurt you.” Keitaro’s master saw what she was talking about then said, “Keitaro relax. This is one of my former students.” Keitaro slowly lowered his sword and said, “Nice to meet you.” The female smiled and said, “So you are the one he likes?” Then she sat down next to Keitaro. Keitaro reached for his sword again. So she moved over next to his master. Keitaro relaxed and said, “Sorry about that. I don’t trust people I just meet. You understand right?” She nodded her head and said, “It is alright. How have you being Keitaro.”

Meanwhile at the Dorm Motoko was doing some training to get back to her regular routine or trying too. When Keitaro run away like that something wasn’t right. She walked to the balcony to do her training once there she felt something like someone is standing there. She looked around and didn’t see anyone so she removed her replica Kendo sword and started her training. Half way thought she heard someone walking up the steps. She could tell it was Shinobu. Motoko stopped and said, “Hi there Shinobu?” Shinobu smiled and said, “Hi.” Motoko stopped and saw that Shinobu had cried for some reason. Motoko walked over to Shinobu and put her arm around her and said, “What is wrong?” Shinobu took a deep breath and said, “I miss Senpai.” That is when Shinobu wrapped her arms around Motoko and held her. Motoko felt Shinobu crying so Motoko tighten her grip around her and said, “Don’t worry. He will be back. We have to fight.” Shinobu nodded her head when someone said, “He can’t leave because he is the most important person here at the dorm.” Shinobu and Motoko looked at the steps and there was Haruka. Haruka smiled and said, “When he was younger I would see him thinking about something’s. There was one time when I broke up with my boyfriend he saw that I was in pain so he took my hand and lead me to his room. Once there he asked me what happen.” Shinobu wipe her tears and said, “What happen?” Haruka removed the toothpick from her mouth and said, “We talked about my relationship with him and we found out that he didn’t love me. Keitaro put his arms around me and held me close to him. That was the second time I saw him show any emotion to anyone.” Motoko saw that Haruka was back in her younger days so Motoko said, “What was the first time?” Haruka shook her head and said, “I do remember but something about it I can’t tell anyone because he promised me that I wouldn’t tell anyone.”

Shinobu moved away from Motoko and said, “Does it have to involve someone from his past. Sometimes I heard him talking about it in his sleep. Or talking to himself about his past. I didn’t mean to listen in on him.” Haruka smiled and said, “I don’t know what to say. How about we change the subject because something about talking about it right now wouldn’t sit right with me.” That is when Haruka turned around and walked down the stairs. Once she was out of sight she sighed and said, “Keitaro. Please hurry back.” Then Haruka walked back over to the tea shop when she saw someone sitting on the bench outside. As Haruka walked to the person she saw that they have a mark on the side of their face. Haruka smiled and said, “Please come on inside.” As Haruka walked past the person she got a cold feeling off of them. She knew she was going to fight against this person but she didn’t want the girls to get hurt. She walked inside with the person right behind her. Once inside the person said, “So how have you being Haruka?” She didn’t give her name to this person but how did they know her name. Haruka smiled and said, “You know me don’t you. But I don’t know your name.”

The person started to laugh and said, “Don’t worry. You can relax. I am here only to talk.” Haruka lowered her arms and said, “Ok. Talk.” The person walked over to a table and said, “I have a message for your nephew Keitaro?” Haruka turned around and saw the person leaning up against the table and she said, “Ok. What is the message.” They laughed again and said, “Nice try. Aunt Haruka?” That is when they attacked her. Haruka blocked the first punch then countered with one of her own to the person’s stomach. They recovered and said, “You still want to fight. I was going to knock you out and then give you the message.” That is when the door was blown open and Motoko stood there with her sword at the ready. Standing behind her was Naru and Su with some type of invention. The person smiled and said, “Tell Keitaro. That I will be back.” Then they were gone. Motoko lowered her Kendo sword and said, “What was that about?” Haruka shook her head and said, “I don’t know. But when Keitaro hear’s of this he will go on a training program or find out who this person was.” That is when Shinobu screamed. Haruka said, “Damn.” She pushed past everyone and ran to the dorm. When she saw someone running out of the dorm. Then they said, “Bye Aunt Haruka.” Then they were gone. Haruka run inside and saw that Shinobu was holding a knife in her hands. Haruka walked up to Shinobu and said, “Shinobu.” Shinobu saw someone standing in front of her so she took a swing at them.

Haruka saw that Shinobu was still scared so she said, “Shinobu. Listen to my voice. I will not hurt you.” Shinobu lowered the knife and said, “Haruka?” Haruka nodded her head and said, “Yes. It is me. Please tell me what happen?” Shinobu looked at her hands and said, “I was making something to eat when I saw a person standing behind me with a smile on their face. When I asked who they were they started to laugh at me an evil laughter. I grabbed my knife and then screamed.” Haruka walked up to Shinobu some more and said, “Ok. I am not going to leave here until he gets back. When he gets back we have to tell him.” Motoko said, “I will do a walk around to make sure they have left?” Haruka shook her head and said, “Don’t. They are gone. But something about them isn’t right with me. I am going to call Keitaro right now.” Haruka picked up the phone and dialed the number for the school. After 5 rings a voice said, “I am sorry but we have a meeting going on right now so please call back in about 2 hours.” Haruka said, “I have a important message for Keitaro Urashima.” Then the voice said, “I will tell him that you have called Haruka Urashima.” Then Haruka got the dial tone. Haruka pushed talk on the phone and said, “Right now we have to wait until Keitaro gets back.” Kitsune came walking down the stairs and said, “What happen. I was sleeping when I heard all of you talking down here?”

Haruka shook her head and said, “Have you seen anyone around here.” Kitsune rubbed the back of her head and said, “I haven’t why?” Haruka shook her head and said, “It is nothing important at the moment.”

Keitaro stood up and said, “How do you know me?” Everyone in the tavern turned to look at Keitaro when the owner said, “Please go back to your business.” So that is what everyone did. The female smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I have seen you fight. Plus he has sent me a report on you.” Keitaro slowly sat down and said, “Ok. If you don’t mind we should get going because the meeting will starting shortly.” Keitaro’s master nodded his head and said, “They can’t start without me there?” Keitaro looked at the female and said, “If you please excuse me. I have to get ready?” Keitaro was about to leave when she said, “Keitaro. I know who she is?” Keitaro stopped in his tracks and said, “Go to hell.” Then he left. Keitaro’s master shook his head and said, “You have to be careful. If you push him to the edge then I wouldn’t hold him back. When you said, ‘Keitaro. I know who is she?’ That was one thing that would push him and then he would have to fight against you.” She smiled and said, “I was trying something. You told me how he acted when someone told him that he got into a fight against someone when they told him that he wasn’t good for anyone. So I was seeing if it would work?”

Keitaro walked to his room and said, “I don’t know but something about her isn’t right.” Then ‘it’ showed up on his shoulder and said, “You know Keitaro. She might. Forget about it.” Keitaro smiled and said, “I know what you are talking about but something I would like to find out on my own. You understand right. Now where did I leave my damn armor?” Keitaro rubbed the back of his head and said, “Great just great. I lost my damn armor.” Then there was a knock on his door. Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “I don’t know who would be here right now.” So he walked to the door and saw his master’s wife.

Keitaro dropped his head and said, “Hello there.” She smiled and said, “Keitaro. Please can I come in.” Keitaro moved to one side and said, “The honor is all mine.” She came in and said, “Keitaro. I am here to talk if you want?” Keitaro nodded his head and said, “I don’t mind. What would you like to talk about?” She sighed and said, “Keitaro. Can you please treat me like I was your equal please?” Keitaro lifted his head and said, “I am sorry about that.” He closed his door and said, “I didn’t want anyone to tell me how I should act in front of you.” She smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. So he told you about we are having a meeting right.” Keitaro turned around and said, “Yes. He told me that we are having meeting because some students will be moving up a few levels?” She sat down and said, “That is only half of the truth.” Keitaro raised an eyebrow and said, “What is going on?” She smiled and said, “I can’t say because it has to do with someone important?” Keitaro pinched the bridge of his nose and said, “This is going to be hell?” She smiled and said, “Don’t worry. But how have you been?” Keitaro crossed his arms over his chest and said, “Good. Living with my aunt?”

Meanwhile at the Dorm Haruka sneezed and said, “Keitaro. You didn’t mean to call me that but what is wrong. You are different for some reason.” Haruka then touched her heart and smiled when she felt his hand on top of her’s. They shared a bond that goes beyond family. They were close when they were younger and they are still now. If anyone asked them what their relationship is like they would tell them that they are family but they both know it was more then anything. Haruka walked outside to have a cigarette but when she reached up to light one she removed it and said, “I might not have one because it would make you upset wouldn’t it?” Then she felt arms around her and then she lighted one. Motoko walked out the front door and saw that Haruka was there. Motoko said, “Haruka. Can we talk?” Haruka looked at Motoko and said, “Sure. What is on your mind?” Motoko leaned up against the wall and said, “I was thinking about Keitaro. I am worried about him.” Haruka smiled and said, “He is going to be here more now. But there is something else isn’t there?” Motoko nodded her head and said, “Yes. Every time I look at Keitaro. My past is a little clearer but not much.” Haruka smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. When Keitaro try’s to remember something he would come and talk to someone that he trusted. Like me. When I was in my teens I went thought a break up with my boy-friend. He walked around until he found my ex and pinned him up against the wall and asked why he dumped me. Then I saw him dragging my ex back and once he got back he said, ‘Haruka. We wants to tell you something.’ That is the only time I saw him act like a man. He wouldn’t show that mood for a while now.” Motoko fixed her sword and said, “Can I talk to you if I run into a problem?” Haruka put her arm around Motoko and said, “Sure thing.”

Keitaro’s master wife smiled and said, “How has your grandmother doing?” Keitaro rubbed the back of his head and said, “I don’t know. She wasn’t there when I showed up. I found out that she went for a trip around the world checking out different hot springs.” She walked up to him and said, “I know you have to get ready but I would like to know if you want to have supper with me and my husband tonight if you are not busy?” Keitaro smiled and said, “I don’t mind. I might as well head back in the morning because I could use a good sleep?” That is when there was another knock on his door. Keitaro rolled his eyes and walked over to the door. She smiled and said, “You know I have something special made for you.” Keitaro open the door and saw the blacksmith there with a bag over his shoulder. Keitaro said, “Hello. How can I help you?”

They smiled and said, “I have something here for you?” Keitaro said, “Please come in.” He moved to one side and let them in. Once they were inside they set down the bag on a nearby chair and said, “I have brought something for you.” They open the bag and it was his armor. Keitaro walked over to it and said, “So what did you did to my armor?” The blacksmith smiled and said, “I made it bigger for you. Also I have added something to the chest part of your armor.” Keitaro removed the chest plate and said, “Nice. But why?” That is when Keitaro’s master’s wife said, “It was my idea because you have being a hard worker then anyone else here at school. So I wanted your armor different from anyone else’s. But that is not all. During the meeting something will happen. Well I should get going and get ready myself because I want to get my dress on.” Then she left with the blacksmith. Keitaro reached into the bag and removed the rest of his armor. As he removed it he looked at it. He let a smile come across his face as he looked at it. Then said, “What do you think of it?” Then ‘it’ showed up on his shoulder and said, “I like how she put the mark on the chest plate.” Keitaro looked at ‘it’ and said, “What is wrong with it?” ‘It’ smiled at him and said, “Well. It could use a good cleaning?” Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “You are right for a change. Ok. Let us start working on it right now.” Keitaro removed a rag and started to clean his armor.

It was late out when Keitaro got done polishing his armor. Then he put it on. He smiled and said, “This is more like it.” That is when there was a knock on his door. He walked over to it and open it. On the other side was his Master. Keitaro smiled and said, “What is going on?” He smiled at Keitaro and said, “It is time for the meeting?” Keitaro nodded and said, “Ok. Let us get going.” He nodded and they left Keitaro’s room then walked to the main hall. Once there Keitaro looked around and moved over to a corner of hall and then leaned up against the wall. Then someone said, “So why don’t you go and hang out with everyone else?” Keitaro turned his head to look at the person and said, “I don’t like hanging out with people. You better watch your step when you are around me because you might be a female. But I don’t care.” She smiled and said, “How about you fight against me?” Keitaro grinned at the corner of his mouth and said, “Maybe later.” Keitaro’s master walked to the stage that was set up. Then whistle to get everyone attention. Keitaro looked at him and in a whisper said, “What do you think?” ‘It’ showed up on his shoulder and said, “I don’t know but you should listen with both of your ear’s if they aren’t full of wax.” Keitaro shook his head and that is when Keitaro saw someone standing behind his master. Keitaro looked at them and then saw it was his wife. Keitaro let out a sigh and then closed his eyes.

Haruka and Motoko were outside thinking about something’s when Motoko said, “I am going to head on in.” Haruka nodded and said, “Ok.” Motoko walked inside and then walked to her room. Haruka sighed and said, “Keitaro. I hope you are alright because I miss you. I don’t miss you I want you close because you are the only one I can understand with your feelings.” That is when she felt arms around her and she looked around and didn’t see anyone then said, “Keitaro. Thanks.” Then she felt a kiss on her cheek. She smiled and said, “Thanks again.” Then she walked inside to get some rest. Shinobu came out of the kitchen and said, “Haruka. What is wrong?” Haruka shook her head and said, “Thinking about something that is all.” Shinobu nodded her head and said, “You miss him don’t you?” Haruka dropped her head and said, “I do. But I know he will be right back.” Shinobu walked up to Haruka and said, “Come and sit down. I will do up a tea for you.” Haruka looked at Shinobu and said, “Sure.” So Shinobu took hold of Haruka’s hand and lead her to the dinning hall. Haruka said, “I am not a little girl Shinobu.” Shinobu smiled and said, “I know but you need to be held by the hand to understand that you are not alone.” Haruka smiled and said, “Ok.” Haruka sat down at the table while Shinobu went to the kitchen to do up some tea for Haruka.

Haruka lead back in the chair and sighed. Shinobu said, “Don’t worry he will be back.” Haruka smiled and said, “Thanks. That is what I needed to hear.” Shinobu came out with two cups and said, “Don’t worry about it. I am only doing what he would of done if he was here.” Haruka leaned her head back and said, “You might sound like him just now.” Shinobu blushed and that is when the kettle whistle telling Shinobu that the water was done. She walked back into the kitchen then brought out the kettle with a couple of bags of tea. Haruka smiled again and said, “What some help?” Shinobu put the kettle on the table and said, “No. You rest and let me do this for you because you have been taking care of me for I am repaying you.” Haruka nodded her head and said, “Ok.” Shinobu put the tea bag into Haruka’s cup and then poured the water into it next. Haruka took a sip and said, “Shinobu. Can you please tell me that you want him to stay here?” Shinobu blushed again and said, “I do want him to stay here because there is so much I wanted to help him with.” Haruka nodded and said, “Don’t worry. Keitaro would stay here because he doesn’t want to leave. If he did then his grandmother would be upset with him.” Shinobu took a sip and said, “I know but something about this I like.” Haruka put her arm around the young girl and said, “Don’t worry about it. When he sees you he would go thought the roof to make you smile.” Shinobu started to cry so Haruka put her arm around her and said, “Don’t worry. Let me worry about him for the time being alright with you.” Shinobu nodded her head and said, “Sure thing.” Then Motoko walked in and said, “Would you like some company?” Haruka nodded her head and said, “The more the better.” That is when Kitsune, Naru, and Su came in. They all sat down when Kitsune said, “We did some talking and we would like Keitaro to stay here with us at the dorm.” Haruka lifted her cup and said, “I don’t know. I would like to know what all of you girls think about this. I want your personal opnion on this.”

Keitaro was listening to the meeting when something caught his attention. He open his eyes and saw that his master was talking about someone at the school. He looked off to his side and saw that she was still standing there. When she said, “The way he is talking about this person they must be good.” Then he said the person’s name and they walked up to him and that is when Keitaro said, “He isn’t half bad during fighting but he only weakness is he try’s to impress the teachers.” Then he did a speech how he was feeling about moving up a level. Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “Boring?” She looked at him and said, “What is your problem?” Keitaro shook his head and said, “Meeting.” Then he closed his eyes and when back resting. 45 minutes later it came down to the big surprise. Keitaro woke up and crossed his arms over his chest and said, “This better be good.” Keitaro saw that the girl next to him was gone when ‘it’ showed up on his shoulder and said, “What is wrong?” Keitaro sighed and said, “I could be back at the dorm fixing something or fighting against that Motoko girl. But no I am here wasting my time. If I was someone different I would be gone right now.” That is when his master said, “Right now we have some new students joining us here at the school. But there is one more thing that has to be done before we get to that. Keitaro Urashima. Please come up here.” Keitaro pushed off the wall and said, “Coming.” Keitaro started to walk to the stage with ‘it’ on his shoulder. Then ‘it’ said, “Have some fun.” Keitaro moved his eyes and in a whisper said, “Ok. You know I needed that.” They nodded and said, “Sure thing.” Then Keitaro walked up the steps and said, “Keitaro Urashima. Reporting as ordered.”

Then his master said, “Keitaro Urashima. Please at ease.” Keitaro turned to one side and then relaxed. Keitaro’s master told everyone how Keitaro would work his body to it’s limits and then told them how he would take one of the new students under his wing and teach them how to fight. It went on for about 10 minutes when he said, “Keitaro.” Keitaro walked up to him and said, “Sir.” He removed something from his pocket and said, “You are going to be a someone that doesn’t face any danger. That is why I am giving you this.” Then removed something. Everyone in room took a sharp breath inwards and Keitaro said, “Please excuse me. I have to make a phone call.” Keitaro bowed and then jumped off the stage and walked out of the hall. Once he was outside he looked around and said, “Well.” Holding out his hand. ‘It’ showed up and said, “Keitaro. You know you shouldn’t done that. What is wrong?” Keitaro smiled and said, “I don’t know. I don’t want any special treatment from them.” That is when Keitaro’s master wife came out and said, “Keitaro. What is wrong?” Keitaro slowly turned around and said, “I must leave soon.” She looked into his eyes and saw that he was telling the truth. She run up to him and said, “What are you talking about?”

Keitaro huffed and said, “Nothing you have to worry about.” Then he walked past her when she felt his aloneness blow past her. Then she said, “What has gotting into you.” Keitaro walked back in and said, “Sorry about that.” Then walked up to the stage and retook his position and then his master said, “Ok. You are going to be going up two levels and then you will be trained by the most trained person here at the school.” Keitaro smiled and said, “The honor would be all mine to train under them.” That is when someone said, “I wouldn’t do that if I was you.” Keitaro looked at the door and saw someone standing there. Keitaro reached down for his sword. They walked in and everyone looked at the person. Keitaro’s master smiled and said, “Welcome.” Keitaro slowly got into his stance and that is when he saw it was a female. Keitaro didn’t know but to him they were an enemy. Keitaro’s master said, “I thought you were going to come tonight.” They started to laugh and said, “I wanted to see him before then.” Keitaro removed his sword that is when someone said, “Keitaro.” Keitaro removed his sword and looked around. That is when she walked up to him and said, “Relax. Nothing will hurt you.” Keitaro relaxed and said, “You are right. Thanks.” Keitaro crossed his arms over his chest again and watched.

Keitaro’s master said, “Please join us up here.” So the person walked up to the stage and that is when Keitaro moved away from her. She smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I am not going to hurt you?” Keitaro moved up against the wall because he wanted his back up against something hard. She smiled and said, “Please join us.” Keitaro turned around and walked out of the hall. But before he left he said, “I am leaving in the morning. So have a nice night everyone.” Then walked to his room to get some rest. Then the female said, “What is wrong with him.” Then his master said, “Ok. We will get back to the meeting now.” As Keitaro walked to his room ‘it’ showed up on his shoulder and said, “What is wrong?” Keitaro stopped in his tracks and said, “I don’t know. Something about that female isn’t right with me. She looks like the girl from my past.” ‘It’ giggled and said, “You want to play tonight?” Keitaro knew ‘it’ was trying to take his mind off the meeting so he said, “Sure.” That is when Keitaro started to walk again. Once he reached his room he removed his armor and said, “That meeting was fucking boring.” ‘It’ showed up on his bed and said, “Forget about it. Let us play.” Keitaro looked at ‘it’ and said, “Can I wash up first or do you want me to go to bed dirty?” ‘It’ smiled and said, “Ok.” Then ‘it’ moved up to the second pillow and walked around like a dog then settled down. Keitaro washed his face and then dried off.. Once his face was dried he went over to his bed and went to sleep. Keitaro removed his sword and set it next to him on his bed. ‘It’ smiled and said, “Well?” Keitaro smiled and said, “Ok. See you there.” Keitaro closed his eyes and went to the field where they would play.

‘It’ walked up behind him and pushed him slightly. Keitaro smiled and said, “Don’t get pushy.” Keitaro picked up a stick and tossed it across the field. ‘It’ went after the stick and then brought it back to Keitaro. Keitaro smiled and said, “Ok. Now give me the stick.” He took hold of the stick and ‘it’ growled at him. Keitaro smiled and said, “You want to play tug of war but I will win.” After 5 minutes of playing tug of war. ‘It’ let go so Keitaro could throw it again. Keitaro tossed the stick again and ‘it’ brought back to him. ‘It’ said, “You know I haven’t had this much fun for a while now.” Keitaro lay down on his back and said, “You can say that again.” Then ‘it’ walked over to where Keitaro was laying down. Keitaro smiled and said, “You know what I would like to do sometime?” ‘It’ lay down next to him and said, “What would that be shortly?” They both started to laugh because they were a joke they shared. Keitaro said, “I would like to go back in my past for a few moments to have a look at her again but that would be against the rules wouldn’t it?” ‘It’ was quiet for a moment and said, “You would do it no matter what. You are a person who doesn’t follow the rules no matter what.” Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “Sometimes I think you are doing that to get under my skin.” ‘It’ rest ‘it’s’ head on Keitaro’s chest and said, “What would you like me to be like.” Keitaro put his hand on ‘it’s’ head and said, “I don’t know.” Then the next thing Keitaro knew it was morning.

He rolled over onto his side and said, “Now that was a good sleep.” That is when ‘it’ woke up and landed on Keitaro’s shoulder and said, “You have that right. I want to go back to the dorm. I would like to see that cute girl again?” Keitaro looked at ‘it’ on his shoulder and said, “You like someone don’t you?” ‘It’ said, “That Shinobu girl. The way she treats you I would like to be around her some more?” Keitaro got up and said, “You know you are strange you know this?” ‘It’ smiled and said, “Look who is talking. You don’t remember her name.” ‘It’ knew they hurt a soft spot. Keitaro tossed the covers off and said, “You made our point.” That is when Keitaro felt something. Then he walked over to his mirror he had in his room and saw that he had a tear forming at the corner of his eye. Keitaro wiped it away and said, “I haven’t cried for the longest time.” ‘It’ came over and said, “I didn’t mean to say something like that to you. I hope you would forgive me?” Keitaro smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. You ready to head back?” ‘It’ landed on his shoulder and said, “Ya. Were you about to cry?” Keitaro patted ‘it’ on the head and said, “Don’t worry. It was only a single tear that is all.” ‘It’ smiled and said, “You are right. We should tell you master about you leaving.” Keitaro shook his head and said, “I was going to talk to him before I left and tell him that I am sorry for walking out of the meeting like that last night.” That is when there was a knock on his door.

Meanwhile at the dorm Haruka listen to everyone about what they think of Keitaro. Then she said, “We have to wait and see what he want’s to do. Knowing him he would find a good quiet place and sleep for a few months.” That is when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She reached up and touched the hand. Naru said, “Haruka. Why did you touch your shoulder just now?” Haruka looked at everyone and said, “Nothing important.” Shinobu said, “I would like Senpai to stay here because he has shown us so much in the little time he has being here. For example when he fought against Motoko he wouldn’t attack her when she left an opening for him. And there is Suu who hasn’t attacked him with one of her invention’s let.” Haruka smiled and said, “You are right.” Then Haruka left the arms around her neck snugging close to her. She smiled and said, “Keitaro would be happy to hear you said that Shinobu.” Kitsune smiled and said, “How about we throw him a party?” Shinobu looked at Kitsune and said, “I don’t know. The bill would be big next month and we don’t have any money left to do something that big?” Haruka smiled again and said, “I have everything we would need over at the shop. When this place was a inn. Grandma Hina would decorate the inn up for someone to have a party or a wedding.” Motoko leaned back and sighed. Then Suu went over to her and said, “What is wrong?” Motoko stood up and said, “I would like to be alone for a bit.” She walked to the balcony to do some training.

Haruka felt a kiss on her cheek and then in a whisper said, “I know. But please be careful.” Then the arms left her and then she said, “Ok. How about we get the supplies from the shop and then we can get ready.” Meanwhile Motoko was training when she stopped and said, “I don’t know but Keitaro is someone I would like to know more about. But I don’t know why but I know him already.” Then she leaned up against the railing and sighed.

Keitaro walked over to his door and saw it was his master. Keitaro smiled and said, “Sorry about last night?” He smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. Can I come in?” Keitaro moved to one side and let him into his room. His master walked over to a chair and said, “What happen last night?” Keitaro closed the door and said, “I don’t know. When I saw that person I didn’t know what came over me.” Keitaro’s master smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. Everything will be fine. So you are heading back?” Keitaro turned around and said, “Ya. I might as well. I hate being away this long.” He smiled and said, “I understand fully. When I am away from my home.” Keitaro leaned up against the door and said, “I hope you understand that I don’t want to leave on bad term’s with you here at the school.” That is when Keitaro sighed then his master said, “Don’t worry about it. I understand. You can get going. Please take this with you.” He reached into his pocket and removed the item he tried to give to Keitaro last night. Keitaro shook his head and said, “I will accept this but only as a gift nothing more alright?” His master smiled at him and said, “I understand. You wouldn’t accept it any other way right?” Keitaro smiled and said, “Yes. It is the only way.” Keitaro looked around and then found ‘it’ over by the window looking outside. His master looked at the same spot where Keitaro was looking when he said, “I don’t see anything there.” Keitaro shook his head and said, “Nothing important.” His master shrugged his shoulder and said, “Ok.”

Keitaro shifted slightly and said, “Something is wrong?” That is when there was a knock on his door. Keitaro open the door and said, “Hello.” Then they said, “I am here to talk to the master for a moment.” Keitaro touched his heart and said, “I understand.” Both of them looked at Keitaro and his master said, “What do you understand?” Keitaro looked at him and said, “Personal matter. Nothing else then that.” They both nodded their heads and he left them alone. ‘It’ had landed on his shoulder and said, “What is wrong?” Keitaro looked around and said, “I don’t know. But there is something not right here at the school.” ‘It’ smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. You are going back to see that Motoko girl again. Along with Haruka.” Keitaro nodded his head and said, “Ok. You win.” Keitaro walked to the training grounds to do some training when he saw the female there. Keitaro leaned up against the wall and watched her. Keitaro studied her form. Then said, “You are dropping your right arm when you attack.”

She turned around and said, “Why don’t you and me have a little friendly fight?” Keitaro grabbed a practice sword and said, “You know. I am going to warn you I will not go easy on you because you are a female.” That is when she attacked and Keitaro blocked it. She smiled and said, “I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Keitaro pushed her back and then lunched his own attack at her. They went back and forth for about 15 minutes. Keitaro was breathing heavy when someone said, “Nice match.” Keitaro stood up straighter and said, “It was a friendly match.” She said, “It was sure was.” His master said, “Keitaro. I know this might sound out of place but you have passed your final test.” Keitaro looked at him and said, “You have to be fucking kidding me.” He walked up to Keitaro and said, “No. Last night was the first part of you test. And right now was the final part.” Keitaro turned the sword on his master and said, “You had this planned out for how long?” He smiled and said, “During the meeting?” Keitaro lowered his sword and said, “I thought I was sneaky but I know you are more then me.” Then the female said, “You know you would make someone very proud of you.”

Keitaro walked over to a dumb and attacked it without stopping until was destroyed. Keitaro’s master shook his head and said, “Keitaro.” Keitaro dropped the practice sword and said, “I am leaving right now.” He walked past both of them then walked to his room and grabbed his bag. Once he had them he walked to the train station to head on home. His master walked up behind him and said, “Keitaro.” Keitaro turned his head and said, “Seeing me off?” He smiled and said, “I would like to know would you like to train here at the school again? If you want?” Keitaro turned around and said, “Sure. But let us wait because I have so much I want to take care of first. But I would keep that in mind.” Keitaro’s master smiled and said, “May you lead a good path.” Keitaro rested a hand on his master shoulder and said, “May you live to fight another day.” That is when Keitaro removed his hand and then walked onto his train which pulled into the station.

Keitaro walked to where his seat was and sat down. He shifted his sword and said, “Well heading back home.” Then he open his bag and saw that the object was inside. He smiled and said, “Thanks. I will not forget you master.” Then removed a book that had all his personal thoughts in it. Keitaro started to write about what had happen. ‘It’ showed up on his shoulder and said, “Going to miss him aren’t you?” Keitaro looked around and saw that the whole car was empty then said, “Yes. He was like a second father to me. But I know I will see him again.” That is when the train left the station. Keitaro wrote down for about 15 minutes when a someone said, “Would you like something to eat or drink.” Keitaro looked at the person and said, “I would like a can of pop please.” They removed a can of pop for him and he removed some yen for the pop and said, “Keep the change.” They smiled and said, “Here.” They removed a sandwich also and gave it to him. He smiled and then they left. Keitaro open the pop and took a sip of it when he heard a stomach growling. He smiled and said, “Hungry?” ‘It’ blushed and said, “If you don’t mind sharing with me?” Keitaro removed a piece of meat and gave the meat to ‘it’.

‘It’ smiled at him and said, “Thanks a whole lot.” Then it ate the meat. Keitaro took a bite of the sandwich and said, “You know I have to be careful because someone might see me talking to myself or food disappearing in thin air.” ‘It’ started to giggle and said, “That is the only reason I ask. When we are alone I would ask but when someone is around then I wouldn’t.” Keitaro nodded his head and said, “Ok. You win this time.” An hour later the train pulled into Tokyo station. Keitaro picked up his things and then walked off the train.

Motoko rested her chin on her arms and that is when she felt someone put their arms around her. She got ready to attack the person but there wasn’t anyone there. Motoko run downstairs to talk to Haruka about someone hugging her. Motoko saw that Haruka was over at the front door. Motoko walked up behind Haruka and touched her on the shoulder. Haruka turned around and saw that Motoko was upset about something. Haruka said, “Ok. Shinobu. Can you please take over for a few minutes because Motoko needs to talk to me.” Shinobu nodded her head as she understood. Then Haruka and Motoko walked outside to have some quiet because the whole dorm was full of noise. Haruka saw that Motoko was scared for a moment. Motoko sat down on the bench and said, “When I was on the balcony. I felt someone holding me.” Haruka shook her head and said, “It is my fault. I shouldn’t of done that.” Motoko looked at Haruka and then saw that she was touching her shoulder. Then after a moment Haruka said, “Sorry. I sent someone to watch over you but I didn’t know you would act like that.” Motoko smiled and said, “Who was the person.” Haruka smiled and said, “It is my guardian angle that hugged you.” Motoko smiled and said, “Why would you do something like that?” Haruka smiled and said, “I was worried about you. I should of told you about them.” Motoko smiled and said, “It is alright. You don’t have to worry about it. But I have another question.” Haruka removed a cigarette and said, “Keitaro?” Motoko nodded her head and said, “Yes. When he isn’t here it feels empty for some reason.”

Haruka smiled and said, “I know what you mean. When he was younger and was away training I would toss and turn at night because I was worried about him.” Motoko touched Haruka’s arm and said, “Don’t worry. What happen afterwards?” Haruka removed her cigarette and then put a toothpick in it’s place and said, “When he came back he would put his arms around me and held me. Then he would give me a kiss on my cheek telling me that he was there for me. I would get a kiss no matter what. Only if he went into town he would give me a kiss.” Motoko smiled and said, “When did you two become so close.” Haruka put her arms behind her head and said, “When he was first born. He smiled at me when he saw me.” But that wasn’t the whole truth that is when the phone rang. Kitsune walked over to the phone and said, “Hello.” Then a voice said, “Can I please speak to Haruka Urashima.”

Keitaro walked over to a pay phone and called the number for the dorm. It rang for a moment then Keitaro heard it was Kitsune who had answered so he said, “I would like to talk to Haruka Urashima please.” Kitsune put the phone on the counter and went to get Haruka. Kitsune said, “Haruka. Phone is for you.” Haruka walked inside and picked up the phone. Then said, “Hello.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Hello. There sexy?” Haruka blushed and said, “Is that you Keitaro.” Everyone stopped what they were doing and listen. Haruka moved the phone from her mouth and mouthed ‘Keitaro’. Then all the girls went back doing their jobs quietly. Haruka said, “How was school?” Keitaro looked around and then leaned up against the wall and said, “Not bad but something else is wrong?” Haruka said, “Trouble?” Keitaro sighed and said, “Ya. I would like to have a talk with you when I get back if you don’t mind.” Haruka shook her head and said, “I don’t know.” Keitaro gave Haruka a raspberry thought the phone and that is when she started to giggle. Then said, “Where are you right now.” Keitaro shook his head and said, “I am still at school.” Haruka giggled and said, “You are back in town?” And in a whisper said, “I could tell.” Keitaro could feel it also. Then he said, “I am back. I would like to know what you are doing at this moment.” Haruka smiled and said, “Let me guess you want to have a drink with me?” Keitaro shook his head and said, “Ya.” That is when Shinobu came over and mouthed ‘ready’. So Haruka gave Shinobu the thumbs up and said, “I will meet you outside when you get here Keitaro.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Ok. See you in 20. I am going to do some shopping for the girls.” Shinobu was listen to what Keitaro had just said. She smiled and mouthed ‘Ok.’

Haruka said, “Ok. See you in 20.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Sure thing.” Then he hung up and went shopping for the girls. Haruka hung up and said, “Ok. That gives us some time to make sure everything is alright.” Shinobu nodded her head and both of them went to make sure everything is perfect. Keitaro looked at ‘it’ on his shoulder and said, “What do you think she is planning?” ‘It’ smiled and said, “She is your family not mind!” Keitaro shook his head and said, “Good point.” Then Keitaro went back walking. When he came across a store that looked interesting he walked inside when he saw something that caught his eye. He walked over to it and said, “Very nice.” The store owner came over and said, “I see your eye caught that figurine.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Now much.” The owner smiled and said, “10 yen.” Keitaro picked it up and said, “Please wrap it.” The owner took it and went over to the counter and started to wrap it while Keitaro went back looking thought the store. 10 minutes later he had something for everyone but Haruka. He scratched the back of his head when ‘it’ said, “How about a photo of you?” Keitaro looked around and saw that the owner was still over at the counter so Keitaro said, “That might sound like a good idea.” Then Keitaro felt arms around him and he smiled because she was happy with the idea also. Haruka and Keitaro would send each other part of themselves to the other to let them know what they were doing or thinking. But sometimes it went farther then part of themselves.

Keitaro walked over to the counter and said, “Please wrap all these things for me please.” The owner nodded his head and said, “What is wrong?” Keitaro looked at him and said, “What are you talking about?” The owner moved the mirror so Keitaro could look at himself then saw that he was tired. He rubbed his eyes and said, “Sorry. I was out last night doing some work.” The owner nodded and wrapped the rest of Keitaro’s presents. Then Keitaro paid for everything. Then he left the store. He looked at his watch and saw that he had 10 more minutes before he had to get to the dorm. So he walked to the mall to see if they could get him in for a couple of photo’s. Once there he walked inside and walked to the photo shop. That is when someone there said, “Hello there?” Keitaro looked at them and said, “I would like to know if you have some time for me.” They smiled and said, “Sure thing. When would you like it done?” Keitaro dropped his head and said, “Right now if you have the time.” Then a female walked up to him and said, “I have time right now.” Keitaro lifted his head and said, “I would like something special for my aunt.” She put her arm around him and said, “You want something that would stand out when she looks at it.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Yes. I would like something like that. But I want it to be special because she understands my feelings better?” The female lead Keitaro to the back room where the photo’s were taking. She said, “How about we pick a background for your picture.” Keitaro nodded his head and said, “Ok.” Then she loaded some backgrounds on a computer. Keitaro put his arms behind his back and watch as the backgrounds go past.

Keitaro said, “If you don’t mind. Can I look thought them at my speed?” She nodded and then Keitaro moved over to the computer and said, “I would like back ground 30 please.” Keitaro moved back to his spot and she said, “How did. Never mind.” Keitaro shifted slightly and in a whisper said, “Damn. I shouldn’t of done that. It was too close. If anyone finds out that I can look thought things without touching them then I would be in trouble.” Then ‘it’ said, “Ya. But nice pick.” The female Photographer said, “Please let us get your photo’s done.” Keitaro nodded his head and said, “Please lead.” Then he stopped and looked around. She said, “Is something alright with Mister.” Keitaro shook his head and said, “Urashima. Keitaro Urashima.” The female photographer said, “Nice to meet you.” Keitaro nodded his head. Then said, “Please let us get started.” She nodded her head and said, “Ok.” Then she lead him into a room and got ready to take his photo. Once there Keitaro took his position. As soon as he got into position she said, “That pose. I have seen it somewhere before.” Keitaro said, “What are you talking about?” She looked around and said, “I will show you but you must not tell anyone about this.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I am a knight and you can trust me.” She removed her shirt and Keitaro said, “Well. I know when I saw you there was something special about you.”

Haruka and Shinobu checked everything out when Haruka felt a hand on her arm telling her something wasn’t right. Haruka said, “I have to head back to the shop for a moment.” Then she walked outside. Once outside she looked around then said, “What is wrong?” Then the arms went around her and then she said, “Ok. I understand.” Then she back inside. Haruka said, “Ok. Let us get the food ready for him.”

Everyone nodded their heads and went to the kitchen to work on some food. Naru walked to her room when Haruka said, “What is wrong?” Naru looked at Haruka and said, “Nothing.” Naru closed the door behind her and then walked over to her desk. Haruka shook her head and said, “Something is up with her.” Kitsune smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it. Everything would be alright with her when he gets back. She could use him as a punching bag.” Haruka nodded her head and then helped everyone with the food.
She smiled and said, “That sword on your back. Keitaro. Why does that name sound.” Keitaro smiled and said, “I am training to become a warrior.” She said, “Now I know you. You were the one that left the meeting early.” Keitaro looked at her and said, “You were the one in the second row with a upset look on your face.” She nodded and said, “We better get your photo taking then maybe we can have a little fight sometime.” Keitaro nodded and said, “Sure thing. Your first year?” She smiled and said, “Yes. I had to get the mark on my shoulder and it hurt like hell.” Keitaro walked up to her and said, “Not as much as mine.” He lifted his shirt and she saw it was in the middle of his shoulder also. She touched it and said, “You must being in pain afterwards?” Keitaro said, “It only hurt for a moment. But other then that nothing else.” He let his top drop and then said, “I have to be back at my place in 10 minutes.” She nodded and said, “Ok.” She walked over to where she was going to take the photo.

Keitaro retook his position and then said, “Would this be good?” Standing like a warrior waiting for a superior to show up. Then she said, “Perfect.” Then she took the photo and said, “Ok. How many?” Keitaro smiled and said, “Three more would be good.” She smiled and then said, “How about you hold your sword in a attack position?” Keitaro removed his sword and held it like he was going to attack. 5 minutes later the photo’s were taking. Keitaro said, “How long.” Then the photo’s printed off and Keitaro said, “How much.” She smiled and said, “15 yen.” Keitaro removed 20 and said, “You keep 5.” She nodded her head and put the photo’s into a envelope and then she handed it to him. He took them and said, “I hope I will see you at the meeting again?” She smiled and said, “Sure thing. But when do the meeting happen?” Keitaro smiled and said, “They would call you and tell you when the meeting is. If you are busy then someone can give you the information what the meeting was about.” She smiled and said, “Ok. See you later.” Keitaro nodded his head and left. He walked back to the dorm and said, “What do you think?” ‘It’ rubbed up against Keitaro’s cheek and said, “Not bad but you should take it easy.” Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “You may be right. Let us head home.” So he walked back to the dorm. Outside was Shinobu and Haruka.

Meanwhile Shinobu said, “Who would wait for him outside to greet him.” Haruka smiled and said, “I should because I would like to see him.” Then Motoko said, “Shinobu should also.” Shinobu blushed and said, “Ok.” So Shinobu and Haruka walked outside to wait for Keitaro to show up. Motoko, Naru, Suu, and Kitsune turned the lights off and got into position. They didn’t have to wait long because Haruka was talking with Keitaro. Keitaro walked up to Haruka and said, “Hi.” Then gave her a kiss on the cheek and then said, “Well hello there who might you be.” Shinobu started to blush and said, “Keitaro. It is me Shinobu?” Keitaro walked up to Shinobu and said, “You don’t look like the Shinobu I meet the first day you are much more cutter then her.” That is when she started to blush so he put his arms around her and said, “Gotcha.” Shinobu felt the warmth from his body and said, “You little.” Then he place a finger under her chin and then lifted her head so he could look into her eyes. Then he kissed her forehead and said, “Princess?” Which made Shinobu blush some more. Then he said, “Where is everyone else. I thought they were going to meet me?” Haruka shook her head and said, “They went into town for a bit they would be back later.” Keitaro looked at Haruka and sighed. Shinobu said, “How about you come inside and have something to eat.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Sure.” Then she took him by the arm and lead him inside. As soon as he walked inside it was dark. He looked around and said, “Shinobu did the lights act up when I was gone?” That is when they came on.
Keitaro covered his eyes until they adjusted. After a moment they adjusted. Keitaro looked around and saw that Naru, Suu, Motoko, and Kitsune was there. He turned around and looked at Haruka and said, “We need to have a talk later.” Haruka knew it was about surprising him like this. So she said, “The girls wanted do to something special for you because they. I would like the girl’s tell you.” Keitaro looked at Shinobu and said, “What is she talking about?” Shinobu scratched the back of her head and said, “Well. We all talked about it and we all agreed to let you sleep under our roof if you want.” Keitaro shook his head and said, “I would like that but when there is a storm I would be over at the tea shop because Haruka would need some things done.” Haruka kept her straight face but inside she was smiling. Then said, “Ok. Let us get this party started.” That is when Su wrapped her legs around him and said, “Party.” Keitaro felt the air leave him then Motoko said, “Su.” Su let go of him and then Keitaro looked at Motoko then walked outside. Haruka shook her head and said, “I will talk to him.” Haruka walked outside and saw that Keitaro was standing over by a tree. She walked up behind him and said, “What is wrong?” Keitaro shrugged his shoulders and said, “I don’t know. I meet a fellow student when I was shopping.” Haruka put her an arm around him and said, “What is the real problem?” Keitaro rested his head on Haruka’s shoulder and said, “I don’t know. I should be happy to be under the roof with the girl’s but.” Haruka hugged him tighter and said, “Don’t worry about it.” Then Kitsune said, “Come on. The party is starting?” Keitaro smiled and said, “Coming.” Then Keitaro and Haruka walked back inside the dorm.

Keitaro watched as everyone had fun. Then Motoko came over and said, “What is wrong. When you look at me there was something different about you.” Keitaro leaned up against the wall and said, “I don’t know. But there is something here that isn’t right.” Motoko leaned up against the wall next to him and said, “What is really bugging you?” Keitaro looked at Haruka and said, “I was worried about everyone here. What is wrong with that?” That is when Haruka came over then said, “What are you two doing over here.” Keitaro smiled and said, “We were talking about something’s that is all.” Motoko nodded and said, “I better go and check up on Su.” Then she went over to where Su was playing with Kitsune. Once Motoko was out of ear shot Haruka said, “I want to know what you are going to do?” Keitaro smiled and said, “I would like to stay here because if I leave Shinobu would be upset and that isn’t the only person would be upset with me.” Haruka nodded her head and said, “What is with all the bags?” Keitaro smiled and said, “I went shopping.” She smiled and said, “You picked something’s up.” Keitaro smiled at her and said, “Maybe.” Haruka walked closer to him and said, “Something for the girl’s?” Keitaro nodded his head slightly. Haruka smiled and said, “I will turn the music off for a moment so you can give them their surprises.” Keitaro touched Haruka on the shoulder and said, “What is wrong?” Haruka looked at the girls and said, “We had some unwanted guest showed up here?” Keitaro ran his hand over his face and said, “Anyone hurt?” Haruka shook her head and said, “No.” Keitaro let out the breath he didn’t know he was holding.

Haruka walked over to the CD player and paused the music for a moment. Haruka said, “Sorry. But Keitaro want’s to do something?” Keitaro smiled and said, “I know I have only begin here for about a couple of days so I got you all something.” Keitaro reached into the bag and said, “For Shinobu.” He gave Shinobu her present and she said, “Thanks.” She open it and saw it was some new flying pans. She ran up to him and gave him a hug and said, “Thanks.” Keitaro patted her head and said, “Don’t worry about it. Naru.” Keitaro removed Naru’s present and said, “Please understand that it was hard to pick out for you because I don’t know what you like.” He gave Naru her present and Naru open it. She smiled and said, “Thanks.” Keitaro nodded his head and said, “Su.” He removed Su present and without waiting for a moment Su took it out of his hand and ripped open the paper and saw it was some banana’s. Su took one and ate it with a smile on her face. Keitaro removed Kitsune present and said, “Here?” Kitsune open her’s and saw it was a bottle of Sake. Kitsune gave Keitaro a kiss on his cheek and said, “Thank you.” Then she walked to the kitchen and brought back some glasses. Keitaro shook his head and said, “Motoko. Please understand that when I go shopping I would try to find something that would be perfect for the person.” Then he removed her’s and he gave it to her. Haruka watched as Keitaro gave Motoko her present then saw that Keitaro shook a bit. Motoko open it and said, “Very nice.”

Keitaro smiled and said, “I am going over to the shop to get some rest. Please have some fun.” Then he picked up the bag that held his thing and Haruka’s present. Haruka saw that Keitaro wanted to spend sometime with her alone so she said, “Keitaro and I will be talking for a bit so please have fun.” That is when she left. She saw that Keitaro was leaning up against the dorm and said, “Nice one.” Haruka smiled and said, “We need to talk anyway’s.” Keitaro said, “Haruka. Sorry about being in the dumps but something isn’t right here.” Haruka put her arm around him and said, “Don’t worry about it. Let us go over to the shop and talk.” Keitaro put his arm around Haruka’s waist and walked over to the tea shop. Haruka pulled him close to her. He smiled and said, “You don’t know how much I miss you holding me like this.” Haruka nodded her head and said, “Same here. We both know you were going gone for a day but it mean’s a life time right?” Keitaro nodded his head. Then the shop came into view. Keitaro smiled and said, “I picked you something up also. I didn’t want the girl’s to see it because it is a personal thing. You understand right Haruka.” Haruka giggled and said, “You mean that you picked something up for me?” Keitaro nodded his head then Haruka unlocked the door and walked in. Keitaro followed her in. Keitaro said, “I would like a cup of tea if you don’t mind making some?” Haruka smiled and said, “I don’t mind. We can talk about what you are going to do?”

Keitaro walked over to a table and sat down. Haruka walked to the kitchen and put a kettle on for them. Then she walked out and saw that Keitaro was leaning back in his chair. She smiled and said, “Where is my present?” Keitaro smiled and said, “Me.” She shook her head and sat down next to him then said, “Cool.” Keitaro reached into his bag and removed the photo he had taken. Then said, “I hope you like these.” He pushed them over to Haruka. Haruka open up the envelope and removed what was inside. She smiled and said, “Nice.” Then she looked at another one and said, “Keitaro. You didn’t have to do something like this for me?” Keitaro put his arm around Haruka and said, “Ok. Then I will take them back.” She moved them closer to her chest and said, “That isn’t what I meant?” Keitaro smiled and said, “I was teasing you that is all.” Haruka smiled and put her arm around him. Then said, “Keitaro. You like teasing me don’t you.” Keitaro rested his head against Haruka shoulder and said, “Who would tease you then?” Haruka put her head on top of his and said, “I don’t know. But thanks for the present.” Keitaro nodded his head. A couple of minutes later the kettle blow the steam out. Haruka got up and walked to the kitchen and unplugged the kettle. Then she brought it out and set it on the table.

Keitaro sighed and Haruka knew something was bugging him so she looked at him and saw that he wanted to find that person and ask them why. Haruka put her hand on him and said, “Don’t think about it.” Keitaro smiled and said, “Ok. You win.” Haruka smiled and knew that Keitaro would argue with her over this but she knew he wouldn’t win against her. She poured the water into his cup and then said, “What are you going to do?” Keitaro lifted his head and said, “Think.” Haruka shook her head and said, “Don’t think about it again.” Keitaro rolled his eyes and said, “Ok. I am going to get some sleep then train for a bit.” Haruka sat down and poured some water into her cup. Then looked into the water. Keitaro got up and said, “Company.” That is when there was a knock on the door. Keitaro walked over and open it.

Motoko saw that Keitaro was acting weird around her and the others but Haruka. Motoko looked around and saw that Shinobu was doing something up. So Motoko walked over to Shinobu and said, “What is wrong?” Shinobu looked at Motoko and said, “Doing something up for him as a ‘thank you’ for the present he got me.” Motoko sat down and said, “You want him to stay here don’t you.” Shinobu nodded her head and said, “I want him to stay because he understands what I am feeling.” Motoko nodded her head and said, “I know.” That is when Naru sneaked out and walked over to the shop. Once there she knocked on the door and Keitaro open it. Keitaro looked at Naru and then said, “Haruka.” Haruka came over and said, “What is up Naru.” Keitaro picked up his cup and said, “I will be in my room if you need me.” That is when Naru said, “Stop right there Keitaro.” Keitaro stopped in his tracks and said, “Back off. I am not in the mood for you.” Then he walked up the stairs. Haruka shook her head and said, “Sorry about that.”

Keitaro closed the door behind him and said, “Fuck. Why do I have to be so fucking nice to her. It get’s under my skin.” That is when there was a knock on his door. Keitaro took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Then walked over to his door and open it. On the other side was Haruka. Naru smiled and said, “Don’t worry. What is bugging him?” Haruka said, “When that person came he wasn’t here to protect us. He is blaming himself.” Haruka knew what was truly bugging him. Naru said, “Tell him if he want’s to talk I will listen.” Haruka nodded her head and said, “Sure thing.” Then Naru left. Once Naru was out of the shop Haruka locked up because Keitaro would like to be alone with her.

Haruka walked to his room and knocked on the door and open it. She saw that he wasn’t in the mood to talk but when he saw who it was he let his outer defense lower for a moment. Haruka looked at him and said, “You want to talk?” Keitaro smiled at her and nodded his head. So he moved to one side and let her in. Once she was in his room she said, “What is wrong?” Keitaro closed the door and looked at Haruka. Haruka looked into his eyes and saw that he was upset about being too nice to the girls. Haruka walked up to him and touched him on the shoulder and said, “I know. Naru and the other’s but Shinobu.” Keitaro reached up and touched her hand. Haruka smiled and said, “Keitaro. How about you take a good long soak in a tub.” Keitaro closed his eyes and said, “I don’t know.” Haruka put her arms around him and said, “How about this. We go down stairs and have a drink?” Keitaro nodded his head and smiled at her. So they walked out of his room and walked down stairs. Haruka walked into the back room and said, “You know I might act differently when I am drunk.” Keitaro smiled and said, “I am use to it. When mom and dad come back from a party.” Haruka came out with a bottle of Sake and a couple of cups. Keitaro shifted his sword and said, “I thought you didn’t have any Sake here?” Haruka smiled at him and said, “I had this hidden away for something like this.” Keitaro leaned back and said, “Haruka. How much do you trust me?” Haruka looked into his eyes and said, “I trust you with my life. Why?” Keitaro dropped his head and said, “I want to know that because I don’t know what will happen when I drink so much.”

Haruka smiled and said, “Good point.” Keitaro put his arms behind his head and sighed. Haruka went over and sat down next to him and said, “It isn’t the Sake.” Keitaro looked at her and said, “I don’t want to lose the trust you have in me. And I don’t want anything bad to happen. You understand right. Whatever might happen tonight?” Haruka put her head on his shoulder and said, “I understand what you are talking about.” Then she put her hand on his leg and then he put his hand on her’s and said, “Ok. Let us start talking.” Haruka open the bottle and poured a little into the cups.

Meanwhile over at the dorm Motoko was busy doing her training after the party was over. Or better let she left during the party. She walked to the balcony and looked out over the town when she said, “I don’t know what I am going to do because something isn’t right here.” That is when she heard someone walking up the steps. She turned around and saw it was the rest of the girls. Shinobu said, “What you need is a good night sleep. We all need one.” Naru smiled and said, “She has a point. When was the last time we all had a good night sleep.” Kitsune said, “It was last month when we all had a good sleep. So how about we call it a night and turn in.” Motoko shook her head and said, “I don’t know.” Su came over to her and said, “Motoko. What is bugging you?” All the girls moved closer to Motoko so they could hear what was bugging Motoko. Motoko took a few moments to get her thoughts in order and said, “I would like to fight against Keitaro again but something else is stopping me?” Naru put her hand on Motoko’s shoulder and said, “Don’t worry about it. Let us help you on your path.” Motoko put her arms around the girls and said, “Thanks.” Then they all shared a group hug. After the hug was over everyone went to bed. Once they put their heads on the pillows they were out like a light. Motoko was the last one to close her eyes and said, “Please be careful Keitaro.” Then she closed her eyes.

I know this is long so please understand that I had a whole lot of idea’s for this story. Also I would like to thank Spartan429 for being my co-author on my story. If anyone has any other ideas on what should happen please e-mail them to me.