Halloween Haven

Disclaimer: I do not own any the characters in this story

A young woman is looking at the party in the main lobby. There are little white ghost lights hanging from the ceiling. A line of orange lights are warp around the rail that runs up the stairs. Candles are lit on the table. The woman simile at how the room is decorated. Keitaro did a great job in the main lobby. She walks down the stairs to meet a blond woman.

The blond woman looks at the young woman walking down the stairs. The young woman has short blue hair with matching blue eyes. She is wearing a black skirt with long black stockings. The young woman is wearing a black vest over a white blouse. She has a black witch's hat with long black gloves.

The blond woman said, "You look very cute in your witch's costume, Shinobu."

Shinobu bows her head, "Thanks Mitsune, your costume looks good on you.

"Thank you, do you know where Keitaro is."

Shinobu looks at the older woman for few seconds. Mitsune is wearing fox ears and a fox tail. She is wearing a red kimono showing her figure off. The older woman is showing off her chest but nothing to complain about.

The young witch shakes her head, "I have not seen him but I thought he was in the lobby. Why do you want Keitaro?"

Mitsune huffs, "Guests are calling in and saying they cannot make the party. They did not want be caught in the storm. I guess, Keitaro was right about the storm.

The two women look at each other for few seconds. They knew who wanted have this Halloween Party. Naru Narusegawa had order Keitaro to make this party. Everyone in the old inn had heard Naru yelling at Keitaro. The young manger was trying to explain that a dangerous storm is coming. But, Keitaro let Naru have her way.

A male voice asks, "Who was on the phone?"

The two young ladies turn to see Keitaro in wet clothes with Halloween lights in his right hand. The young man is wearing blue jeans and a dark brown sweat shirt. He is wearing glasses to see with his brown eyes. Keitaro's brown hair is a wet mess from the rain.

Mitsune reply, 'Last of are guests saying that cannot come to the party. Looks like just six of us will be at this party."

Keitaro whisper, " Just great, I waste a lot money for this party. Now, I have to figure a way to pay for my personal stuff. Maybe, I can find a seasonal job for extra cash."

Then a young woman wearing a shrine maiden outfit. A brown skin girl is riding on the maiden's shoulders. Keitaro notices the younger girl is holding a towel. The dark tan girl throws the towel to Keitaro. The young manger dries himself off as the two young ladies stop at the stairs. After drying off, Keitaro puts the towel around his neck.

Keitaro said, "Thanks for the towel, Su. How bad is the weather going to be, Motoko?"

Motoko reply, "The radio reports that the storm going to be serve. They are warning about high winds and lighting striking the ground. Last thing I heard before the station went off the air was down power lines."

The small group went quiet after hearing the weather from Motoko. No one notice the young woman near the top of the stairs. She heard everything from them. The young woman knew the Halloween Party was a bust. She starts walking down the stairs.

The young woman said, "I guess, the Halloween Party is done for tonight. Well, you cannot tell how the weather is going to act."

Shinobu looks at the young woman and a frown shows up on her face. Naru is walking down the stairs without a costume. The blue hair girl looks toward Keitaro to see an upset look on his face. Shinobu wonder how much money did Keitaro spend on this party. The younger woman notice that Mitsune is upset with Naru. Is Mitsune angry with Naru about the party or how easies Naru shrugged off the party?

Motoko ask, "Naru, where is your costume?"

Naru reply, "The dress, I was planning to wear. There is a rip on the side from my arm pit to my hip. I could not wear the dress because of the rip. The dress was a huge part of my costume as everyone knows."

Shinobu thinking, "Naru put the dress on three different times. The store, when she got home, and this morning. I was with her when she put on the dress those three times. I did not see a thread or a small tear. How did that beautiful dress get tear in the first place?"

Naru cross her arms, "Keitaro should not brought such a cheap dress in the first place. He should brought something better made then that dress."

Kaolla leans over to Shinobu, "I did not think that the dress look cheap. I think Keitaro pay a high price for that dress."

Shinobu looks at her friend and notice she is worry. Kaolla is wearing a jungle outfit. She wearing a leopard print midriff top with a matching skirt. While Kaolla's costume is daring, it fits her personal.

Shinobu whisper back, "I have no idea how much the dress cost. But, Keitaro was upset when we left the shop. I did not see Naru when we left the shop. I know that Naru was home before we arrived."

Keitaro ask, "Naru, can I talk to you in the kitchen?"

Naru reply, "Sure, by the way I like all your costumes."

When Keitaro and Naru went into the kitchen, Mitsune motion everyone to follow her. The group went up the stairs as they follow Mitsune to Naru's room. When the older woman about to open the door, Motoko stops her. Mitsune turns to the younger woman.

Motoko said, "I do not think we should go into Naru's room. Naru has been on edge of late."

Mitsune gives Mokoto a stern look, "I am going into Naru's room. You can stay here in the hallway."

Mitsune enters the room with Shinobu following her. The older woman went to the closet as Shinobu looks around the room. She sees number of books from studying for collage. Shinobu moves toward Mitsune as the older woman pull our the dress. Mitsune starts looking the rip that Naru spoke of.

Shinobu ask, "Are you looking for the rip in the dress?"

Mitsune reply, "Yes, but I do not see a rip anywhere. I want to know why she lied."

Mitsune puts the dress that Keitaro brought back in the closet. Then the older woman pull out a different dress. Shinobu notice that the dress is better looking then Keitaro's dress. She notice who made the dress and her eyes went wide. Kaolla looks over Shinobu's shoulder to see the dress.

Kaolla ask, "Did Keitaro buy two dress for Naru?"

Shinobu reply, "No, he could not afford both dress. Keitaro does not have the money to afford that dress."

Mitsune puts the dress back into the closet. Then a ring tone went off in the room. Kaolla quickly locate the cell phone. Motoko slowly enter the room to get Kaolla out the room. Mitsune got the cell phone from Kaolla. Shinobu did not know Naru own a cell phone. Motoko looks at the cell phone then at Mitsune.

Motoko ask, "When did Naru get a cell phone?"

A confused Mitsune reply, "I do not know Naru had a phone."

Mitsune checks the cell phone. She sees a name that made her upset. Shinobu notice that the older woman is shaking in angry. Kaolla got behind Motoko as Mitsune puts the cell phone on the table. She looks at her friends before Mitsune motion them to sit.

Mitsune said, "I going tell you, a secret about Naru. She has been seeing someone on the side. I have no idea when she start dating this person. But, I saw them kissing and holding each other. After her friend left, I had a talk with her."

Shinobu thinking, "N-N-Naru is cheating on Keitaro with someone. Why is Naru cheating on Keitaro?"

Motoko said, "I got a question. Why would Naru betray Keitaro for another man?"

Mitsune reply, "I know Naru for long time. When we were in high school, I would keep guys off her. Naru would look into the guy, who wants to date her. You know when I say look for a rich guy to take care of you. Naru does that to every man, who ask her out."

A confused Kaolla said, "But, Keitaro does not have a lot of money. If what you said is true then why start dating Keitaro."

Mitsune sighs, "I have an idea but I have a question for you. How much do you think the inn is worth?"

The young women in the room thought about the question. They did not know how much the inn or the surrounding land is worth. But, they did know the right buyer can pay lot of money for this place. Shinobu looks at the phone then at Mitsune.

Shinobu ask, "Do you know the man's name?"

Mitsune reply, "Hiro Masashi, a young man that works with his father's law firm. He is a very smart and could buy this inn three times over. I meet him once, that young man does not take carp from anyone. I can see why Naru chose him over Keitaro."

Motoko shakes her head, "I am sorry but I do not believe Naru is that selfish and cruel."

Mitsune look away from Motoko, "Naru can be a very selfish and cruel to anyone. If she wants something, Naru would do anything in her power to get it."

Shinobu knew what Mitsune was talking about. Naru started dating Keitaro about a month ago. She would try keep an eye on Keitaro. When the young manager was talking to her, Naru would interrupt them. If Mitsune is telling the truth then Naru did not care about Keitaro's feelings.

Shinobu got to her feet, "I think, we should talk to Naru or Keitaro about their relationship. We can not have them in this toxic relationship. If we let them continue..."

Kaolla jumps to her feet, "Shinobu is right, we need to help both of them. Before battle lines are drawn and we have take a side."

Before the older woman say anything, there is a scream down stairs. Then a loud crash follow that scream, everybody quickly runs down stairs. When they enter the kitchen, they see Naru looking at a human shape hole in the wall. The group of young women see tears in Naru's eyes as she turn to them. Naru runs by her friends and up the stairs. Everyone looks at each other.

Motoko said, "I am going to find something to cover up that wall."

Kaolla follows Motoko, "I am going to help Motoko."

Shinobu looks at Mitsune, "Did Keitaro and Naru have a fight?"

Mitsune reply, "Maybe, but we should heard them in Naru's room. They must keep their voices low."

Shinobu looks at the human shape hole. Whatever Keitaro and Naru were talking about, it end bad for Keitaro. The young woman looks around the kitchen to see anything in place. Shinobu frown as she turns back to the hole.

Mitsune puts her hand on Shinobu's shoulder, "You should not worry about Keitaro. He survived lot worse then this."

Shinobu looks over her shoulder, "I am worry about Keitaro mental state then his physical state."

Mitsune lets go Shinobu's shoulder, "We can not do anything for him until he comes back. I going to talk with Naru to see what happen."

Shinobu watch as the older woman went up the stairs. The young woman went to the lobby and look around the room. Keitaro spend a lot time to get this room ready for the party. Then Naru ruins the party with her actions. Shinobu wonder if Naru even knew how much work that Keitaro put this room.

Shinobu talks to herself, "I wonder if we are taking Keitaro for granted."

The young woman looks at her witch costume before letting out a sigh. Shinobu wonder if Keitaro like her witch costume. He was worried about the weather and the Halloween Party. Keitaro is too kind for his own good sometimes. Then she felt her cell phone go off. Shinobu looks at the number on the phone. The young woman did not know the number.

Shinobu answer her phone, "Hello, who is this?"

A male voice reply, "Keitaro, I do not have much time on this phone. I need you to grab my black suitcase in my closet. I am staying at the Masashi Hotel."

Shinobu looks around the room, "Do you want me tell the others where you are? They will be asking for you."

A bitter Keitaro reply, "I do not want to talk or see them at this moment. Please Shinobu, just bring my black suitcase. I want to be alone."

Then the phone went dead, Shinobu looks at the cell phone. The young woman puts the phone back in her pocket. She could try the phone number but the number could be to a pay phone. Shinobu head up stairs to her room.

Shinobu thinking, "There is no way I am leaving Keitaro alone tonight. I am going pack some clothes and join him at Masashi Hotel. I going help Keitaro through this problem. Maybe he will see me something more then a kid."

Writer's notes: I going to have fun with this story.