Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
A/N: The story is rated M and so is this chapter. I don't really do lemons but this definitely has lemonade :) Passion is an interesting part of any fantasy. Some times is it from the desire to make that fantasy a reality and sometimes it is the desire woven in that fantasy but in this case it is both.
Urahara's shop was packed with Gotei 13 members in celebration of All Hollow's Eve. Urahara decided the perfect way to move past the memories of the war with Aizen was to have a party, but not just any party but a Halloween costume bash. Many members of the Gotei agreed and showed up in full costume ready to party and ready to win the contest for best costume. Several customes stood out: Urahara's shirtless 70's green pimp costume with matching hat and cane, Shunsui as Zorro, Rangiku as a scantly clad witch, Unohana as an enchanting female vampire, and Ukitake's cosplay as Sesshomaru from InuYasha. However, every time the door opened there was a new front-runner for the best costume award. The string of excellent customes continued until Byakuya arrived. Not one guest thought Byakuya would win.
As soon he walked in many of the guest started to inquire about his attire. Byakuya was dressed in a dark blue suite and tie. He also carried a pair of fake stylish glasses in his pocket. There were even whispers and giggles from those who believed it was a joke and no one told him it was a Halloween costume party, that Byakuya had been a victim of trick not a treat. Byakuya had to say he was a teacher so many times Shunsui handed Byakuya a book to carry around so he'd look more scholarly, which didn't help. Now Byakuya was not only being questioned about his attire but also why he was carrying a book at Halloween party.
After searching the city for three hours Kenpachi and Yachiru finally made it to the party. Kenpachi was dressed a pirate. The costume went really well with his eye patch. Yachiru dressed as a parrot with matching eye patch riding on Kenpachi's shoulder took their costume to another level. Byakuya was thankful to no longer be the subject of conversation after Kenny and Yachiru made their grand entrance.
After almost an hour of boring small talk and a couple of glasses of Shunsui's special punch Byakuya decided he should find Yoruichi. As much as he hated to admit it he'd been watching for her all evening. Byakuya conceded and asked Urahara if he'd seen her. Unfortunately Urahara had no idea where Yoruichi was but Urahara being helpful as usual yelled across the room to Ichigo. "Ichigo have you seen Yorucihi? Byakuya-san is looking for her!"
Ichigo had not so he yelled across the room to Renji, "Renji have you seen Yoruichi-san, Byakuya really needs to see her!"
"No, but I'll will let her know that it's urgent that she sees Captain Kuchiki, " responded Renji with a thumbs up.
"Sorry Byakuya-san, no one has seen her," but thanks to Urahara, Ichigo, and Renji everyone in the building knew Byakuya was looking for Yoruichi.
Byakuya frowned and walked away once again he had become the center of attention as the looks and whispers started again. Byakuya decided it was time to go outside for some fresh air. A few minutes later Yoruichi appeared. "Byakuya only you would be outside alone in the dark with a party going on the inside".
As Yoruichi moved from out of the shadows Byakuya got a nice view of her costume in the full moon's light. Byakuya took notice the length of her school girl uniform pleated skirt or the lack of length to her pleated skit. It wasn't a mini but it was tease. Then he noticed her hair was down. His eyes flickered with desire as they met with hers.
"Byakuya you know teachers shouldn't stare at their students, like you're staring at me"
A frown appeared and his eyes went back to being cold. "I wasn't staring. I was" Byakuya paused after realizing Yoruichi was the only one to guess his costume correctly. "How did you know my costume is of a teacher?"
She sauntered over to him. "It's obvious", she said as she took the book Shunsui had given Byakuya earlier to make his costume more authentic. Yoruichi opened the book and read the title aloud, "Rumi: The Book of Love: Poems of Ecstasy and Longing. My, my Professor Kuchiki is this why you wanted find me so you could read to me from this book" questioned Yoruichi with a mischievous grin. She noticed the look of shock on his face and the grin tuned into light giggle.
Byakuya never read the title so he had no idea what the book was about until Yoruichi read it to him. He didn't like being laughed at but he liked hearing her call him Professor Kuchiki and decided to play her little game. Byakuya moved in closer and whispered, "Are you willing to put in the necessary work to get an A?"
Yoruichi smiled at the challenge. "If I didn't know better Byakuya-bo I'd say you were flirting with me". She played with his tie and playfully asked, "What do you really want Byakuya?"
It was a logical question but something about the way she asked caused his mind wonder in an illogical direction. Byakuya hesitated, as he got lost in her gaze. He blurted out the first thing that came to his mind. "Tag!"
"What?"
"I want to challenge you to a game of tag".
"Tonight, sorry, Byakuya I am more in a party mood than a tag mood. You should be as well, loosen up enjoy yourself." She loosened his tie just a little.
"Not tonight, but in three days. I'll meet you at Shizune Hill and we'll start at noon. The winner can have anything that they wish. Three days should give you enough time to train".
"I don't need time to train. You're the one who needs to train". She put his tie back in place and adjusted his jacket. "Don't get all mad and pout when I beat you this time, " she said with a wink and a smile.
Just as Byakuya was about to add a comment, they were interrupted by an irate Soi Fon chasing after Urahara with Tessai chasing after them both. It looked like a crazy cartoon chase. The commotion was put to a stop quickly as Tessai used Bakudo #9, Horin, without the incantation to bind Soi Fon and Urahara together.
"Tessai!" Soi Fon and Urahara yelled in unison as they rolled around struggling to break free.
Tessai ran over so quickly he almost lost his cowboy hat. Urahara and Soi Fon stopped struggling and waited as Tessai ran towards them. Then much to their dismay Tessai ran past them to check on his small garden he'd just planted at the back of store.
Tessai turned around with fire burning behind is glasses. He looked down on Soi Fon and Urahara and twisted his handle bar mustache, "You two have disturbed my garden."
"I guess I better go over there and- " Yoruichi turned in Byakuya's direction but Byakuya was gone. She shrugged her shoulders and headed over to save two of unlikely stooges from the third stooge.
Three days later Yoruichi met with Byakuya at Shizune Hill. "The sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly looks like the perfect day for a victory," said Yoruichi with a wining smile. Byakuya did not respond. "I hope you're prepared to make my wish come true Byakuya." Byakuya did not respond he didn't even look at her his eye stayed focus on the horizon. Yoruichi hated being ignored and Byakuya was doing just that. "Byakuya!" still no response, "Fine", Yoruichi said as she snapped her head back. I am not falling for it Byakuya.
Yoruichi started to shunpo away as soon as it was noon. The pace was intense. Byakuya was moving faster than he'd ever moved in his life. Yoruichi knew it she could feel him gaining ground. He was truly pushing her to her limit today. She could not even risk looking back. Yoruichi could not believe it as she started to feel her legs get heavy. Maybe she should have trained instead of napping and eating ice cream, but it was too late now. She just kept pushing; the finish was in her sight.
Byakuya was pushing as hard as he could, he felt his chest burning but with every step he was gaining ground. That long purple ponytail of Yoruichi's was like a tease taunting him as it danced in the wind just out of his reach. Byakuya's legs started to get heavy as well. He knew he was at his limit, but he could see the finish point as well. He also saw Yoruichi move further away and he knew he was going to lose again. Suddenly the sound of a child crying broke through. Byakuya ignored the sound. He dug deep and put everything he had in those last steps. Byakuya keep going full speed ahead, but Yoruichi didn't she started to slow down just a little and looked in the direction of the sound. She started to raise her right hand to signal time but it was too late Byakuya was already holding that hand.
The shock of her hand in his caused them both to stop suddenly. He almost could not believe it and had to give her hand a little squeeze. He'd won he finally won. Yoruichi was even more shocked she kept staring at her hand in his. She shook her head. "No, Byakuya that's fair, I slowed down cause there was a crying child." They both listened but there was no crying child instead they heard children laughing in the same direction where the child was crying.
"I won. Yoruichi you know the rules, you made them", responded Byakuya as he held his head up and look ever so smug.
"Byakuya sometimes we have to make exceptions to the rules", Yoruichi shook her head, "look at whom I am talking to." Yoruichi snatched her hand away from his and in one fast motion she pulled the red hair tie from around her ponytail. Byakuya watched as the long purple locks fell graceful past her waist. Yoruichi broke his trance as she shoved the hair tie towards him. "Here take your damn hair tie, believe me you won't kept it for long."
"No"
"Oh so your not taking your win on technicality, that's -"
"I still won Yoruichi. The hair tie is not my wish," said Byakuya as he gently pushed Yoruichi's hand back.
"What do you want Byakuya?"
Again that question sent Byakuya's mind to wonder. This time he was more prepared. He already knew what he wanted. "I want you. " Byakuya watched as Yoruichi's jaw dropped and her eyes widened. "For one night you will be mine, that is my wish."
The words that rolled off Byakuya's tongue so very easily left Yoruichi speechless for a moment. There was no witty reply all she could say was, "Byakuya, I "
"I'll have someone bring you the menu this evening".
"Menu?"
"Yes, I want you to cook dinner for me."
With a bewildered look on her face Yoruichi asked, "You want me to cook you dinner?"
"Yes, I am still trying to decide what I want, but I'll have the menu this afternoon and we will have dinner tomorrow night."
"But Byakuya I'm"
"You're leaving", he said softly.
His stare made her feel guilty as if she'd stolen something from him. "Yes, I will be leaving at noon tomorrow and I won't be back for 30 days", her voice trailed off at the end.
"I see, then we will have dinner tonight at 8:00". Byakuya took his leave with those words.
A sense of relief came over Yoruichi when she realized Byakuya only wanted dinner. "Why am I surprised he only wants dinner? It is Byakuya-bo." She shrugged her shoulders. Yoruichi soon realized she was not only surprised she was a little disappointed that his request turned out to be just dinner. "After all this time he finally caught me on a technicality and he only wants is dinner. What am I saying? It's good that he only wants dinner".
She moved on to the Shihoin estate to take a hot bath and a nap. After her nap Yoruichi headed to the kitchen to get a glass of milk. Yoruichi sat the table wondering when Byakuya was going to send his menu. She rolled her eyes at the thought; she didn't cook for herself why would she want to cook for someone else. Yoruichi's grandmother walked in just as Yoruichi was finishing her milk.
"Yoruichi, one of Captain Kuchiki's men brought this over while you were sleeping." Yoruichi's grandmother, Adaeze, sat down and handed Yoruichi the letter. She waited patiently as Yoruichi opened the letter and read it.
"I can believe him!"
"What is it dear?" Yoruichi's grandmother patted her on the hand and asked softly.
"It's Byakuya-bo's menu. He wants me to cook him dinner tonight." Adaeze smiled softy at the thought of her granddaughter and Byakuya having dinner. Yoruichi noticed the smile. "It's long story but not a date. I just can't get over how he had the audacity to include additional instructions. Unbelievable!" Yoruichi showed her grandmother the instructions it said for Yoruichi to please dress appropriately.
Adaeze even raised an eyebrow at the request. "At least he said please. Maybe he wants to make this a real date", said the older Shihoin with a coy smile.
"It's not a date."
"That's okay dear I'll find you something nice and simple to wear so you can make preparations for dinner.
Before Yoruichi could blink the mahogany woman was gone. Yoruichi looked back down at the menu. "Sashimi, shabushabu, and miso soup," she breathed out heavily, "where is Tessai when I need him?" She put the menu away left the Shihoin estate to complete some errands. She was back in less than two hours but the clock was ticking it was already 5:00 PM. As soon as she arrived she took the menu to the head cook and enlisted his help. After two hours in the kitchen and only one redo for the shabushabu Yoruichi had completed the meal and added a few extras. Yoruichi hurried to her room to get ready. She was quite surprised to see what a grandmother had chosen for her to wear. She eyed the beautiful homongi on her bed. The elegant silk kimono was black with a pattern of large orange, brown, red, yellow maple leaves falling along the bottom of the kimono, right shoulder, and along the sleeves. Yoruichi held up the golden obi and said, "So this is what grandmother considers to be nice and simple." Yoruichi rolled her eyes and started to get ready for her dinner.
At 7:55 PM everything was ready. Byakuya arrived at exactly 8:00 PM and Yoruichi was there to greet him.
"Good evening Byakuya"
Byakuya was taken aback by Yoruichi's appearance as she stood in front of him wearing an elegant homogni and with her hair up. He thought she'd ignore his note and wear her everyday wear, but he was very pleased that she'd dressed that way for him and he thought she looked beautiful. He did wish he had worn something different as well. He still had on his shinigami uniform but he did not wear his captain's haori to make the visit seem more causal but after seeing Yoruichi he thought it was not enough. "Yoruichi," he paused as he stared at her for a moment, "you look, lovely".
"Byakuya-bo you don't have to sound so surprised". He frowned at the nickname. She took him by the arm. "C'mon lets go eat I am starving."
Byakuya looked down cautiously at the woman holding on to his arm. Yoruichi did not seem upset at the idea of having dinner with him. This pleased him as well as much as he enjoyed wining today he didn't want her to be angry with him or for her to feel forced to do something she did not want to do. When they arrived at the table everything was set out and looked delicious. Yet another surprise Byakuya expected a table full of burnt concoctions.
Yoruichi must of felt his apprehension. She slid her hand down his arm and grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the table. "Don't just stand there this was your idea," she said as she smiled.
They both took their places at the table. Byakuya tried the sashimi first. He didn't say anything but Yoruichi knew he enjoyed it after he took several more pieces. She was disappointed he seemed to be avoiding the spicy tuna rolls she made like a cat avoiding water.
"Byakuya try the spicy tuna rolls." She pushed the plate closer to him. "I am sure you'll like them." He moved his hand slowly towards the plate. "I used to watch, Tony, this guy in the real world make them at his stand. Byakuya quickly took his hand back. Yoruichi picked up a tuna roll with her thumb and index finger. "C'mon Byakuya-bo try it you'll like it." She smiled and held the tuna roll right at his lips. He parted his lips and she feed him the spicy tuna roll. Byakuya let out a tiny pleasurable moan as the spicy flavor danced in his mouth. They were so close he could smell the Jasmine bath oil that Yoruichi had used. He closed his eyes and breathed in the scent. When he opened them again much to his disappointment Yoruichi was already back in her spot. "I told you that you'd like them. You were the first person I thought of when I discovered them in the real world."
So she thinks of me. Byakuya picked up another spicy tuna roll. "These are good." He ate another spicy tuna roll.
They continued eating and talking a little it was mostly Yoruichi doing the talking but it was nice a meal and evening. Now it was time for dessert. "It's time for dessert." Yoruichi had taken the time to make a banana cream pie from scratch. It was another discovery she made in her travels around the real world. She'd hope Byakuya would like it a much the spicy tuna rolls. "I'll go get it." Yoruichi started to stand.
"There's no need for you to get anything from the kitchen." Byakuya stared at her with a stone face.
"So you don't want dessert?" Yoruichi didn't bother to hide slight disappointment in her voice her brow went downward as well as her eyes.
"No, I didn't say that." His face was still serious.
Yoruichi raised an eyebraw. "In that case, what do you want?" She paused and locked her eyes with his and said, "Byakuya", slowly.
"I already told you." His gaze was unwavering almost as if he was challenging her, "You."
Yoruichi was taken aback by his request but did not let it show she closed her eyes and smiled devilishly. Do you really Byakuya? Aren't you same one who practically fainted after seeing me transform from my cat form. Even now I can tell you're trying to hide behind that stone face of yours. I guess I better say something so you can breathe again. She opened her eyes and looked at him.
Byakuya mentally braced himself for her rejection. Yoruichi stood up. Byakuya's heart started to race. She's just going to walk away. I shouldn't have - Yoruichi broke his thoughts as she reached her hand out to him. With a coy smile she said, "Well you didn't think you could have me between the leftovers did you?"
"N-No" Byakuya responded cautiously as he hurried to his feet. She didn't reject me, but why? Does this mean? She started walking and Byakuya quickly followed. Byakuya was not even sure where she was leading him. He looked down at Yoruichi who had not said a word since they left the dinning room. She just had this mischievous smile on her face. Maybe this is all a trick. She's really leading me out of the mansion.
Byakuya-bo at least you're not running yet. We can play your little game a little while longer. Yoruichi opened the door to her bedroom.
Byakuya's eyes widen as he viewed her bedroom. It was simple but elegant. It was quite specious even with the mahogany four post king size bed in the middle of the room. She really wants, we are
Yoruichi could tell he was surprised. She took him by the hand and led him to the bed. He sat down. She could see his mask breaking as his stone face started to disappear. She stood over him and removed his kenseikan. "Much better." She ran her fingers through his long black hair. So now Byakuya-bo will you run or will you stay? Stay? The thought of him actually staying surfaced. She could not deny it a part of her really wanted him to stay.
He quickly gave her his answer as her obi fell to the floor. The act brought her back to the present. She looked down at him and his eyes flickered with more desire then the night of the Halloween party. It was so intense she could feel herself melt under his gaze. He stood up their eyes locked in dance. Byakuya leaned his head down and brought his lips to hers. She closed her eyes the second their lips touch. Softly at first was his kissed. She teasingly flicked her tongue against his lips until his mouth opened inviting her in. He placed his hand at the small of her back and pulled her in close. The movement caused the partially opened kimono to open wider away from her body. The warmth of bare breast seemed to penetrate through his clothing and caress his skin.
She could feel how much this excited him there was no doubt now he was not going to run and she did not want him to leave. He move one hand slowly up her back as he used the other hand to bring her even closer, pressing their bodies together. She rubbed her body against him causing him to let out a slight moan as they continued to kiss.
When the kiss finally broke they were both breathless. Yoruichi tried to speak but his mouth captured hers before she could utter a word. This kiss was hard and filled with urgency the softness was gone but the passion was still there.
He gave their bodies enough space to place hand between them as caressed her soft skin along the flat panel of her stomach. Yoruichi let out a soft moan through their kiss as his hand reached her right breast. After hearing her encouragement he gave the left the same amount of attention and again Yoruichi responded with a soft moan. He enjoyed the sound of the little moan so much he replaced his hand with his mouth causing Yoruichi to arch her back.
Byakuya moved his kisses back up her body and captured her mouth once again. He moved the kisses along her jaw line until he reached her ear and whispered, "Yoruichi". He needed a response from her to let him know she wanted to continue.
Yoruichi responded by whispering his name and untying the white obi sash around his waist. His lips found hers once again briefly just before the two new lovers parted to quickly undress. Yoruichi was the first to get completely undressed. She lay across the bed and watched as Byakuya continued to quickly disrobe. Her eyes lingered on his handsome face and that look of longing his eye. Her eyes travelled quickly down his chest to his stomach, then stopped as his manhood. Yoruichi could tell Byakuya was extremely ready. She didn't think about tomorrow that this affair would be over at sunrise. None of that mattered she wanted him, tonight she was his for the taking.
Byakuya undressed faster than he'd ever done his life. The entire time he never took his eyes off of Yoruichi, the woman he desired for so long. She had been the star of his teenage fantasies and tonight she would make his dreams come true. He did not care about tomorrow and for the first time he did not even think of the consequences. All that mattered was that he wanted her, and tonight he would have her.
He quickly climbed in the bed and urgently hunted for her kiss again. Every move they made seemed to be fast and furious, even when the came together it was hard and fast. Almost like their games of tag but this time Byakuya was glad Yoruichi won. He didn't even mind the long scratches she left down his back as she reached the finish. It just made the fantasy more real.
He stared down upon her, his gaze so intense it seemed to pierce her soul. Byakuya wanted to see all of her, her fears, her desires, everything. Yoruichi did not break under his gaze her golden eyes still held the mystery. She stared back with the same amount of intensity. He broke the gaze and lay beside her on his back. He didn't say anything he just gently caressed her cheek with the back of his hand.
Yoruichi rolled on her side to face him. He looked so innocent. She kissed him softly. Then she ran the tips of her fingers along his fair chest. She wanted to take in all of him slowly this time. She pushed her hand down his firm stomach. Her kiss moved to his chest has her hand went further down. Soon her hand reached its target. She wrapped her hand gently around her prize. He had not gone down and her touch was causing him to him to come to life once more. "Do you want s-more?" She moved her hand slowly up and down causing a moan to leave his lips.
Byakuya managed to whisper, "Yes".
She smiled as she mounted him. His is body reacted causing him to take a sharp intake of breath as their bodies connected once again. She had to kiss his lips in response. Byakuya preferred this position. It gave him access and views the other position denied him. Most importantly Yoruichi was in complete control. There would be no doubt she was doing what she wanted to do. He moved his hands along her smooth mocha skin, touching every place he could. He gaze moved completely over her naked body, taking his time to admire all of her curves. He needed to form a mental image and capture everything about this woman. She was beyond beautiful, she was a fantasy and she was his. The thought brought a smile to his face. Not just any smile but it was a smile mixed with joy, pleasure, and innocence.
Yoruichi saw the smile. She never realized how much pleasure she could get from one man's smile. She wanted him to always smile like that her. She always thought he was a handsome man but at that moment he was beautiful and tonight he would fulfill her fantasies.
Then it happened Yoruichi threw her head back and Byakuya tightly grabbed hold of the sheets. This time it was a tie and they both were winners. Byakuya sat up and kissed her neck until she brought her head back up to met his lips. He kissed her passionately while slipping his hands into her hair slightly gripping the purple locks holding her head in place. She tightened her legs around him locking him in place. There they were holding each other hostage under their desire neither one wanting to free the other.
Finally the kiss was broken; again the kiss left them both breathless. Yoruichi kissed him on the forehead and released her leg lock. Byakuya took the hint and let her go despite not wanting to. She collapsed beside him on the bed. "I have to admit that was much better than that banana cream pie I made." She laughed lightly until she saw the perplexed look on Byakuya's face.
"Banana cream pie?"
"Yes, it was supposed to be your surprise dessert, but I guess I was the one the getting the surprise this evening". She smiled at him. "Would you still like some?"
She made a pie for me "I guess." As soon as he said those words he regretted them as he watched her leave the bed and start to get dress. "You don't have to-"
"It's no problem I'll be back." Yoruichi adjusted her black leggings and was already on her way out the door.
"Damn" he whispered as he threw his head back against the pillow. I didn't want her to leave. What if she believes tonight was a mistake? I wonder if she'll come back it's not like this is the only room in the Shihoin mansion.
Yoruichi did come back with a tray loaded with two glasses of milk and half a banana cream pie. Byakuya enjoyed the pie almost as much as the sushi; the pie was new and interesting. They talked a little about anything and everything except about what just happened between them, ate pie, and drank milk.
It was after midnight and they both were tired. "It's getting late and I have to leave tomorrow", Yoruichi paused it was the first time either of them mentioned tomorrow or even thought about it, "we should get some sleep".
"Yes, I have a meeting in the morning," Byakuya paused again the ugly thoughts of tomorrow crept in the room, "we should get some sleep."
"Byakuya I hope you don't snore I am a very light sleeper," said Yoruichi as she made herself comfortable. Byakuya frowned at the accusation but those frown lines quickly disappeared as he realized that meant she wanted him to stay. "Good night Byakuya."
"Good night, Yoruichi." Yoruichi was asleep within seconds but Byakuya could not sleep he just wanted to watch Yoruichi. I should've asked for more than just one night, but if had maybe she would have refused. I guess I should be glad to live a fantasy for one night. He finally settled in wrapping his arms around her spooning her body. Then after about 30 minutes he too drifted off to sleep.
Morning some to come too quickly. Byakuya and Yoruichi laid in bed pretending to be sleep. This way he could her hold her a little longer and she could be held just a little longer. They pretended until the sun along with several loud birds forced them to face reality.
"It's time to go." He pulled away from her and slipped out of bed. He got dressed without saying another word. Yoruichi didn't even turn over to look at him. She hated good-byes and this was turning out to be the worse one yet. "Good-bye, Yoruichi". He wanted to say something else but he could not find the words so he just said, "Please remind Renji that I need his report as soon as he gets back from Karakura Town."
"I would but I am going to Mt. Fuji not Karakura Town". She still had her back to him so she did not see the surprised look on his face. He did not want pry but he did find some pleasure in knowing she was not leaving him just to return to Karakura Town. He knew he was just standing by the bed because he did not want to leave but he needed to leave and to leave now so he quickly left. After the door closed Yoruichi turned over and whispered, "Good-bye Byakuya."
A/N:
Velveteen: They just did "it" in the first chapter.
Peace in Chaos: I know but Byakuya has been waiting over 100 years I figured why make him wait any longer. Plus it is very important for the next chapter. Now that one fantasy has come to life. What will the consequences bring? Consequence aren't always a bad thing it all how you look at it. Let's see how that goes in the next chapter.
Miko: You know what I think. I think this isn't The Uptight Prince and the Free-Spirited Cat, which you were supposed to be working on.
Peace in Chaos: You're absolutely correct, it's just that we got to talking on the Byakuya x Yoruichi FC about Byakuya actually winning and their reactions, the prize, plus it's almost Halloween and we'd also discuss costumes before and I just had to write this before I could work on the UPFC. If makes you feel better than you can pretend it's a missing dream sequence from UPFC ;)
Miko: Don't get smart :p Move on to your reviews, blah, blah, and comments statement and get back to working The Uptight Prince and the Free-Spirited Cat.
Peace in Chaos: I hope you enjoyed Passion. Please leave your comments, reviews, PMs, etc.