Quote of the Chapter:

Life is a challenge and I'm staying in the game to win.

-Robert M. Hensel

Akane got out of the car, followed by a Ruri on cloud sugar high, and their father who looked like death from Ruri's constant pestering. "Mom, she's here!" There was a boy Akane's age on the porch swing. A woman, -who Akane assumed to be her host mom- hurried out, followed more slowly by a man. "Well get up and help her with her bags Shikamaru, don't just sit there! Hello there dear! Which one is Akane?" The woman asked. "I am, nice to meet you!" Ruri said hyperly, jumping up and down. Akane grinned, might as well see what her sister did to freak out this family. Shikamaru came down the stairs with a groan. Ruri imminently pounced. She had her arms around his neck, and was kissing him before anyone could say anything. "Crap! Ruri no!" yelled Yasuo as he stopped fighting with Akane's luggage and hurried over to Ruri and Shikamaru, grabbing the girl and pulling her away. "But dad, he's cute!" Whined Ruri, she pouted as her father held her close to him and bowed quickly, apologizing to the Nara family. "I'm terribly sorry about that, Ruri's very affectionate. A bit too affectionate sometimes. Ruri, apologize!" Yasuo scolded his youngest daughter. She shook her head no. "I don't want too! I never apologize to the cuties I kiss!" Ruri said crossing her arms, and sticking her tongue out at her father. He pinched her tongue, and opened his mouth to argue with his daughter when they were interrupted by the laughing of the older male. "It's not every day you see that! Look at that Shikamaru, your host sister thinks your cute!" The older man was laughing so hard, he looked ready to choke on his laughter. "It's not funny dad. Man, this is such a drag." drawled Shikamaru. "Oh, Ruri won't be staying with you guys. This is Akane, she'll be the one staying with you, Akane, introduce yourself." Yasuo told his daughter, pushing her forward. She laughed lightly, and held out hand, while the other one was in her pocket. "Hey there, I'm Akane Rikka; I'll be staying here for now on, pleased to meet you." She said introducing herself. "Oh! Wow, a squirrel!" Screeched Ruri, her A.D.D. kicking in, and she bolted from her fathers arms before he could secure her tightly, and was after the poor rodent, with her father after her. "Ruri, NO! Don't go up the tree! Ruri get down!" shouted Yasuo. "I was wondering when her A.D.D. was going to kick in." Akane giggled, enjoying the scene where her sister and the squirrel threw acorns at her father. Shikamaru rolled his eyes. 'Damn, this new life will be such a drag.' He thought to himself.

D.A.N.'s Corner of Randomness: Back again!

Yeah, so Ruri's a little strange, and Akane's amused with watching her younger sister and a squirrel throw acorns at her father. These sisters are all very strange; of course you'll be seeing that a lot more! Just wait till they all get together! When they're together, they're very good at destroying things, although Ruri is good at that without her sisters around; I think it has something to do with her impulsive behavior. You'll see more character devilment for Akane and her sisters soon enough!