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"Ah don't cry Syn. we come over to play as much as we can."

Sniff, "Thanks Kimi-chan your so kind to me, visiting and all. Crap can you get that plot bunny for me I think it's trying to escape."

"Which one is this?"

"Wouldn't you like to know." wink wink

"That's why I asked."

"Well, okay it's this one..."

Part II of our story begins as our trio starts the Quest for the Magical Items and Syaoran and crew replaces them in the world of the shop.

Chapter 21 – Landfall

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"CK!"

"YOU!"

'Travel by Mokona' was nearly instantaneous, the two furious teens were still in mid rant, unfortunately it wasn't always pin point accurate, they materialized in the first of the new worlds they were to visit about 3 feet off the ground. Gravity took over from there.

Uufff, poor Doumeki landed first with the curvy blonde Mage and squirming Seer on top of him, propping himself up on his elbows to take in the situation, on second thought maybe this wasn't so bad. Hmmm. A second later their bags with the Black Bun of Evil perched on top appeared and then fell to the ground just as they had.

"Meep!"

"Oi, what was that?"

"Hm, true I've never heard the Pork bun make that noise before even when I'm squashing him into the floor."

"Humph, Mokona does NOT 'meep'. It came from one of the bags." The indignant plush toy crossed it arms and glared at the trio still sprawled in a heap below its perch atop the pile of bags. Watanuki managed to untangle himself from the others and went to the bags checking them out. It was pretty obvious who's was who's as Yuuko had color coded them to match their outfits, figures, that was so like her. Red with black trim for Aya, Blue with white trim for Watanuki and green with gold trim for Doumeki. Lifting the Red bag from the top Watanuki grunted with the effort.

"What the hell do you have in here? Bricks?"

"Oh just a few necessities, makeup, hair dryer, curling iron, charcoal brazier..."

"A WHAT! And why the hell do you have a hair dryer out here in the middle of nowhere?"

"Hey, you never know and a gal has to be prepared."

"Girls are so weird."

"Naaaaaaaa" Aya stuck her tongue out at the grumbling Seer who reaching for his bag had started to unzip it, looking to see if that demented Witch has stuck any rubber duckies in here again. He had turned his head and was just about to stick his tongue out at the Mage in return, when something long and furry 'flew' out of the bag and wrapped itself around his throat, knocking the slender teen over in its enthusiasm.

Kiss, kiss, kiss.

"Ku-kudakitsune? What are you doing here?"

"Do you think he crawled into your bag last night?"

"Oi."

"DAMNIT MY NAME IS NOT OI! Oh, what's that?" While Watanuki had been trying to fend off the over affectionate Pipe Fox, Doumeki had been rummaging in Watanuki's bag. Yep, there were the skinny jeans just as the Seer has predicted, of course the Dimensional Witch 'was' rather predictable about certain things, like trying to dress the Spirit Magnet up as a sex kitten, not that Doumeki minded not at all, he got to enjoy both the Spirit Baits extreme reactions to her clothing choices and the delicious way he looked in those choices. Hmmm let's see what else, there were various other articles of clothing guaranteed to get a rise from the slender teen, some of Yuuko's Yaoi Manga, ah, and the pipe tube that the Fox usually slept in. Doumeki pulling that out and handed it to Watanuki.

"Yuuko packed these bags, she must have meant for Kudakitsune to go with us. Stupid irritating drunken Witch, she could have at least told me he was coming with us. Then I wouldn't have nearly had a heart attack just now."

"Kudakitsune? Haven't you given him a name yet? That's not very nice, that's just like saying 'Hey you' to him all the time and he seems too really "Really' like you a lot Kimi-chan." The Blonde mage teased the bi colored eyed Seer. The Kudakitsune had wrapped itself about Watanuki's wrist by now and was looking between the two expectantly.

"Yuuko-san got him as a 'Price' from Ame-Warashi so I didn't think it was right for Me to give him a name."

"Perhaps, but who really did the work for Yuuko-san on that mission, eh? Plus he seems particularly fond of you."

"Now that you mention it, Yuuko did send me and Doumeki to do her dirty work for her. Okay then, hmmm, let's see what should I name you? Ah I know, when your Big your eyes look like crescent moons, but when you're your normal size like now, I can barely even see them it's like there's no moon, So you are…."

***anticipating***

"Mugetsu."

Joy, the newly named Mugetsu began to cover the raven haired boy's face with kisses once more, before diving in to neckline of Watanuki's outfit and wriggling around his upper body.

"Haha, Stop, ha, it, No really hahahaha, Mugetsu.."

"Oh, see he likes his name."

"Hn"

A short while later Watanuki had managed to dig Mugetsu out from the inside of his clothing. Doumeki and Aya had both volunteered to 'help' him with the pipe fox, but Watanuki had wisely declined, the little Pipe Fox was now wrapped contently around his throat like a living furry scarf.

The Trio was heading south, as that was the direction Mokona said the magical item that was in this world was pulling him towards. The purified magical crystals that Yuuko had sent out to search for and bond with each item, called to the Magical creature. In their raw state the crystals were a serious danger to the little creature, but once 'transformed' they were no longer a threat and instead like drew to like, each magical Item now infused with one of the crystals called to Mokona. The rings made from the same crystals, the ones the 'children' now wore would also allow him to track one them if they should ever get separated. Doumeki was carrying both his and the Mages bags along with his bow and quiver of arrows, Watanuki had his own bag and the Pipe fox, So Mokona was currently snoozing in the arms of the curvy blonde mage snuggled up under her bosom, it was a nice warm place to be and the steady sound of her heartbeat had soon lulled the Black Manjuu to sleep.

After about two hours of walking they finally exited the forest, and there before them were fields and orchards and past that what looked to be a decent sized rural village and past that a large compound and house where the local Lord and his family lived. They saw a road not far to their left so they walked along the edge of the forest until they came to the road and stepping up on it and then walked into the town. Doumeki ever the good student remarked.

"It looks a lot like ancient Japan, I would say near the end of the Heian Period."

"Except it this isn't our Japan, ancient or not."

"True, but it gives us a starting point at least and an idea of how to act." Mokona had woken up by this point and decided now was a good time to pitch in.

"Oh that's easy, Doumeki-kun and Aya-chan are traveling mercenaries and you are their servant." Doumeki hitched the bags he was carrying a little higher on his shoulders and placed his fingers in both ears just in time.

"I AM NOT ANYBODYS SERVANT! DO I 'LOOK' LIKE A SERVANT TO YOU!" Taking the finger out of his left ear, Doumeki took the shot that was guaranteed to get a rise out of the easily riled teen.

"Hn, no you look like a wife." Return Finger to ear.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY! I WOULDN'T MARRY YOU IF YOU WERE THE LAST MAN ON EARTH!" Finger out.

"According to Yuuko-san you already did." Return finger to ear.

"AAAAAARRRRUUUUUGGHHHHHH"

Loud

Aya was choking back her laughter. Mokona was using the mini camcorder Yuuko had provided him for the trip to record all this. He would play it back for her later she was seriously going to love this stuff.

"Shizuka, you're terrible, how do you manage to say these things to him and keep a straight face." Aya poked the stoic teen in his side.

"Practice."

"Bwooof, HAHAHA" Aya lost her battle to not laugh out loud. This was how the trio walked into the village, with Watanuki yelling and waving his arms at the silent taller male, the blonde female giggling at their antics. Had they been in their school uniforms and the village, the grounds to that school, it could have been any normal morning in the life of the Spirit Magnet and his friends. But it wasn't.

"Excuse me young travelers, but are you here for the tournament?" An elderly lady, that reminded Watanuki a lot of the fortune teller back home had come out of one of the shops lining the village street.

"Tournament?"

" Oi."

"Old Grandmother could you please explain?" Asked Aya, seeing an opportunity to gather some information not only about the town they were in but perhaps the location of the first Item they were searching for.

"But of course, I assumed you had come for the Tournament seeing as there are three of you. And to enter the Tournament you must have at least three team members, there are three separate events, running, sword fighting and archery. The winners will each receive a Prize and there is a Grand Prize for the Champion of the Tournament. I can plainly see that one of you is an archer the other a swordswoman and I assumed that you young man can run."

"Lady, you have no idea."

"Ah, so then you 'are' here for the Tournament. Well you will find that the Inn is full to the brim. But I have a room I could spare in exchange for a few chores."

"Oh, Kimihiro here is an excellent cook and can clean with the best of em." Aya gladly jumped at the chance for a place to stay in the overflowing little village, offering Watanuki up as the sacrifice.

"That is wonderful to hear, tell me young man do you know how to make Inarizushi? It's my favorite."

"This is all Yuuko's fault, I just know it is, somehow she planned this…." Following the elderly woman back into her shop they found that it made and sold Meat buns. Maybe Watanuki was right after all. Doumeki just smirked and followed the rest into the shop at least they wouldn't have to worry about going hungry. Once inside the teens put down their burdens as the old woman made tea and put out some snacks for the youngsters.

"So my young friends tell me your names, I am Hungo, Nabiki."

Pleased to meet you Hungo-san, this here Watanuki, Kimihiro, the silent tall one over there is Doumeki Shizuka and I am Suboshi Aya."

"It is wonderful to meet such nice polite young people, the extra room I spoke of is at the back of the shop over there, plus after the shop closes this main room is empty as well." Doumeki picked up all three bags and headed to the back room.

"One room is fine, we're married."

"WHAT IS IT WITH YOU! Tell the world why don'tcha, do you have to keep bringing THAT up…. Hmmmph…"

Slam

Watanuki followed Doumeki into the back room ranting and waving his arms. The Archer decided it was past time to shut the loud volatile teen up, as well as 'remind' him of a few things. Once Watanuki had passed the doorway, Doumeki in a single fluid motion dropped all the luggage he was carrying, grabbed the slender male by the shoulders pulling him up against his chest and seized his lips for a passionate kiss. He used his foot to kick the door closed. Pushing Watanuki up against the now closed door Doumeki ravished his lips and plunged his tongue in the others mouth, his hands roamed the smaller male's slender waist over his hips then to his legs, oh yeah that split in his outfit was real useful all right, he would have to get Yuuko one of the bottles of Brandy from his Grandfathers stash for this one, thought Shizuka as he guided Watanuki's strong slender legs up and around his waist as he pushed himself closer to the smaller male. Oh Gods…..

Out in the main room Aya and the old woman were having Tea.

"Oh my, so you are all married? I take the Doumeki-kun is Husband to you both?"

"Yes, though Kimi is still a little over sensitive about the whole thing."

"I don't see why, it is obvious that he and the one you left behind will be excellent wives to you and the Archer." Aya smiled at the elderly Psychic.

"There's still room at the inn isn't there?"

"Oh, I wasn't lying about that, though they might have managed to find a spot for you in the stable. But it is far safer for you here."

"True otherwise I wouldn't have accepted. Were you expecting us?"

"No, but fortunately Watanuki-kun is very loud and he drew my attention to you, I saw what you were right away, goodness child you and those boys all 'glowed' to my sight. By the way who is your cute little black friend here?"

"I'm Mokona, pleased to meet you." Taking a small little paw in her hand, the elderly psychic shook it.

"So Mokona what kind of creature are you? I don't recognize your form."

"Mokona is a Mokona, that's what Mokona is. Do you have any Sake?"

"Sake? Why certainly, I believe those young men need a little time alone."

CRASH

"Ah, just when exactly did you all get married?"

"Last Night."

"Oh my, perhaps I should warm up several bottles for us then."

In the back room of a Meat Bun shop in a world they didn't even know the name of yet the Archer and the Seer joined their bodies and souls together for the first time. The bond complete. Afterwards they lay there in a pile of blankets and hastily discarded clothing the smaller teen wrapping his arms about the larger, his head upon his chest listening to the rapid heartbeat of his self appointed protector as it slowly returned to normal.

"I-I love you Shizuka. Ah, d-do you love me?"

"Idiot, of course I do."

The Spirit Bait sighed, and fell contentedly asleep. A slightly tipsy Aya came into the room a few hours later with a basket of meat buns. Seeing the males were still sleeping, she quietly undressed and joined them, pulling the blanket up over the three of them. A single window set high in the back wall let in the faint moonlight from outside, as she rolled over to snuggled up to the warm sleeping Watanuki, Doumeki's eyes opened and amber eyes met blue ones over the soft raven head of the sleeping teen between them. Between them they would keep him safe, they had too….

A tournament and a prize for the Tournament Champion, which magical Item have our friends found first?

AN: So how's it going so far? Our Trio has started their Quest these next chapters are what I'm calling the Hokan Arc of the Quest portion of our story. I tried to insert Watanuki's and Doumeki's Lemon, but the story just wouldn't flow right. I may have to do a side story one shot or something. BTW Doumeki got it right the first time around, all that research with Yuuko's Yaoi Manga really helped.

"Syn I don't think that plot bunny liked me much, it made me sound all spazy and hysterical. Though the ending wasn't too terrible."

"Not to worry Kimi dear the next two like you Much better, I promise."