"Oh Karasu!"

"Oh shit."

"Karasu!" A dark blur tackled Karasu to the ground, wrapping their arms around him. "Oh Karu, I missed you. It's too bad I couldn't have woken up in your bed this morning. Maybe tonight we can-"

"Shima, how many times have I told you that I don't ever want to sleep with you? You're not my type and if we do fuck I don't want it to be a one time thing, which is going to hard for you since you sleep with every man that wants to have sex with you," the crow growled.

"Such mean words, but I know that you'll come around sooner or later," Shima smirked suggestively. "Men just can't resist me."

"Well I can. Now if you'll excuse me, my parents are waiting for me." The crow brushed the wolf away rudely and went back to his mission to get to his parent's house.

"Fine, be that way. But can I have my kiss before you go?"

"You're not going to let this go, are you?"

"Like always, eh Karasu?"

The crow sighed. "Fine. But just a small one and don't do anything like you did last time." I don't even want to remember that time. His feathers twitched at that memory.

"Don't worry; I won't. I'll keep my hands at my sides." The wolf put his arms to his side and closed his eyes, waiting for Karasu's lips to meet his. The crow shook his head and smirked. He spread out his wings and took off, laughing.

"See ya later Shima!" He yelled at the wolf, laughing the whole way to his parents' house.

"Hey! That's cheating!" Shima yelled back, turning red with anger.

"Yeah, well, that's the way I am!"

"You wanted to see me?" Karasu asked as he entered the lounge, Sasuke and Naruto sitting on a new leather couch. He swept his ponytail back, sitting across from them with a smile. He always smiled at them when he saw them. It was something about seeing them together that just makes him want to smile.

"Ah, yes," Naruto started, "we wanted to talk to you about the Transville anniversary tonight. Will you be attending it tonight? I heard Sasuke's mother was going to be there. She told us that she wanted to tell us that there were no hard feelings between us and her. Finally after nineteen years of not seeing her. She finally pops up and says she wants to meet us in person. I heard she remarried and now has an adopted son. He's about your age."

"No, I won't be attending. Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll just stay home and practice my violin," Karasu replied. "I don't really care if Mikoto wants to talk to you. It's been nineteen years since she left without a word and she suddenly shows up. I think that's rather suspicious. Don't you think?"

"Karasu!"

"It's true."

"Alright, both of you calm down," Sasuke sighed deeply. "But I don't think you get a choice since you'll be playing a number for the party tonight." He smirked when he finished, fingers splayed across his chin.

The crow's eyes went wide and he growled. "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

"Of course. I knew you wouldn't have come, but I set it up so you won't have any choice in the matter. And besides, my mother will be there and she's dying to meet all of you kids. Plus I want you to meet you're adopted uncle, or rather, step-brother since you both are the same age."

"But I don't want to go, all the girls there are going to try and get into my pants; as usual. And I don't want to half to deal with Shima. He's always trying to get into my pants! He even got close once, too!" Karasu whined, tugging at his hair.

"Really? Well I don't care what you have to say, you're going and that's that. And you are going to meet you're new step-brother." The raven's smirk grew bigger.

"Whatever. You're a bastard, you know that?"

"Everyday." Sasuke turned towards Naruto and smiled at him, pecking his lips. "Oh, and Karasu."

"Yes?"

"Do wear that lovely white tux of yours. You look quit ravishing in it."

The crow sighed before getting up and growling, "Bastard."

"So," the black haired beauty beside him started, "your father is going to make you play a number at the party? Hahahahahah!" Karasu glared at Paige as she burst out laughing. "That's funny. He's never done this to you before! Why would he do it now?"

"Because he's a bastard."

"You always call him that. Is there anything new about him that I don't know?"

"Yeah, he's a bastard."

"Right." She rolled her eyes. "So what symphony are you going to play? I really like the one that sounds haunting and has a fast beat. You should play that one!" She jumped up and down, giddily. She suddenly stopped to pick up a rose from the garden and gave it to Karasu to put it in her hair.

"You think so?" He asked, braiding the flower into her hair.

"I know so." She smiled, earning a smile back. But she soon frowned when she saw Temari, Siloam, and Hijimi approaching. She glared at them as they walked towards them. Karasu glanced behind his shoulder and waved, smiling, making Paige turn her glare towards him.

"Hey Karasu!" The three blonds said in usion, smiling at him and blushing. "We didn't know that you were here with… Paige." Temari said with venom when she said Paige. "Well, anyways, now that we're here together, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Are you going with anyone too the ball tonight?!" Hijimi burst out. Temari and Siloam stomped on her feet, still smiling. "Sweet mother of…"

"Huh?" The crow cocked his head to the side in a cute way, making the girls swoon. Paige glared at them, crossing her arms. "Of course no-" he stopped to glance at the black haired beauty before smirking. "Of course. Paige is coming with me." He wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

The three girls' mouths dropped open. Paige's eyes widen before getting the hint. Her eyes twinkled, her mouth twitching into a smirk. She wrapped an arm around his waist and leaned in against his side, barely reaching his shoulder.

"Is this true, Paige?!" Siloam asked angrily, face turning red.

"Of course." The black beauty replied, trying not to smirk. "Now we must be off, we have a lot of thing to do, don't we?"

"Why of course my little black beauty." Karasu led her away, not letting go of her until they were out of sight. When they were out of the garden, they burst out laughing. "Oh god, did you see their faces?!"

"I have never stood up to them like that before. It was hilarious and fun! Thank you!" She flew to him and hugged him tightly, surprising the crow. "But… can I really go to the ball with you? I mean as friends, you know?"

He chuckled and nodded. "Of course, but you must dress beautifully for me. I want to be complemented by having such a beautiful young lady by my side." He took her hand and kissed it. "Now go get ready, we only have a few hours left."

Paige blushed and looked down at her feet before looking up and down Karasu's body. He was wearing trousers and no shirt with bare feet. She herself was wearing a sleeved crimson dress that reached past her knees with bare feet. She was wearing a stone necklace that her mother had given her with her tail wrapped around her waist.

"O-ok," she stuttered, quickly running home. Karasu chuckled, shaking his head.

"I swear I don't know why people think I love her; they just do. But sometimes I wish I could so I can stop soul searching and settle down with a family." He sighed, walking home.

Not only did he know, he had a feeling that day is about to come.

Chapter one finished. Review.