A/N: Alright. Here's the second chapter. I obviously didn't get it out within a few hours like I hoped, but some stuff happened. Mainly, Christmas stuff. Yep. Family. Ugh. I hate them so. Not! Lol. Anyways, enough of me, let's get to the next chapter!
Disclaimer: Honestly… Do we really need these! No, I own nothing but Yukiko.
Previously…
"Quite so. Though I am curious as to who the tenants are. From what I've seen, Kitsune is to be the oldest of the females here. From the way your cousin was talking there are at least two others who live here as well. Perhaps we'll meet them today?" Yukiko responded to his question with her own. Keitaro was about to reply when they heard from downstairs.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING!"
"Guess we're about to meet them." Keitaro said.
And Now…
"Why do I have the feeling this is going one major pain in the ass?" Yukiko sighed as both she and Keitaro had begun making their way down the stairs to see what, or rather who, was making all the noise.
"I have to agree with you. I'm not even sure what made that noise was even human. Might be some kind of banshee demon. I'd seriously hate to have to kill another one. Heh, or at least watch you use your killing move again." Keitaro scratched his head while smiling sheepishly.
Scene Change
As they arrived downstairs, they noticed a… girl, with long red-brown hair, wearing a yellow shirt and a red short mini-skirt. And she seemed to have a severe look on her face, for a lack of better wording. Sitting on the couch were Roach and Kitsune, the former holding the latter with an arm, as they were both grinning at the girl's expression.
"Now now, Naru, you don't have a say in this anyways. He's to become manager whether or not you like it. Granny said so. And I have the deed here to give to him anyways." Stated a female voice with a bit of iciness in it.
"NO! Motoko! Tell me you agree that having a man run this place will destroy it! You have to think about Shinobu! Who knows what'll happen to her with this pervert on the loose!" Naru said, or rather, screeched.
"Sitting in a chair near the couch was Motoko. Her long black hair reaching down to her lower back. (I honestly am not sure of the length, but hey…) She was wearing her standard clothing, which was pretty much her Hakama and Gi. She had her sword, Shisui, was laying on her lap, and she had her eyes closed, as she was pondering over this current event.
"I do not think it would be a wise idea to go against Granny, however, letting a male run this dorm is also not the best thing. As it seems, perhaps he could be tested to see if he is trustworthy?" Motoko replied, as she opened her eyes and looked towards Haruka. Haruka, seemed to think it over for a few seconds.
"I dunno. He's always been the reliable type. I highly doubt he would need to be tested. Besides, his wife might not appreciate what has been said about him, now would you, Yukiko?" Roach questioned, as Yukiko and Keitaro appeared behind Haruka, making her spin around quickly, getting ready to hit her cousin on the head with her harisen, only for Yukiko to grab it.
"Please don't attempt to harm my husband. I do not take kindly to it, no matter the circumstances. So do not try that again, Haruka." Yukiko, said with a slight glare at the older woman. Haruka was beyond shocked to learn not only had Keitaro gotten married, but that he was able to get behind her. He had never been able to do that before!
"Indeed, Haruka-oba-san. You shouldn't try that, since you're no longer my better at martial arts. And I know you're thinking I'm wrong, but perhaps you'd like a fight to prove it?" Keitaro grinned, and he watched Haruka narrow her eyes at his flippant remark to her.
Haruka could only sigh. She could feel his power. And it had grown several times over then when he was sixteen.
"No need for that nephew. However, I do have this for you. It's from Granny." Haruka stated simply, as she handed him the fax that was the deed to the Hinata Sou. Keitaro looked it over, as did Yukiko. They were looking through the fax, when Yukiko said something she had been wondering.
"Makes me wonder why your Grandmother didn't tell you this place was an all-girls dorm, you know?" She muttered to Keitaro, just quiet enough for him to hear. He nodded his slightly as she spoke, curious himself, but decided not to answer.
"You know, this works out perfectly. We get a place to stay at, and we can be closer to Todai." Keitaro said offhand, as the rest all looked at them in wonder.
Silence for a few seconds.
"TODAI!" Everyone screamed.
"Yeah, we're both Seniors there. We graduate at the end of the year. I thought you told Haruka about it Keitaro." Yukiko jabbed him slightly, as she knew Keitaro preferred to be discreet about some things.
"Excuse, Urashima-san," started Motoko, "but why do you carry two blades on your person? Are you a kendoist?" She asked in a curious tone.
"Actually, I'm a professional swordsman. As for why I have two swords, it's 'cause we're both demon hunters. We tend to get hired for missions people can't do, like the incompetent Shinmei Ryuu. Though one of them is actually quite good. Do you remember her, Yuki-chan?" Keitaro explained to them, before asking his wife.
"I do remember her. Aoyama Tsuruko. I believe she was hitting on you, right in front of me nonetheless. You're lucky I'm not the jealous type, or she'd have been dead. And I was not looking forward to killing her." Yukiko huffed, as she recalled what happened.
Motoko was wide-eyed at what she had heard. These two were Shi No Tenshi(1) and Kurimuzon-Shi!(2) She had heard of these two from her sister. She knew it would be suicide to even bother trying to fight of them, let alone both together. She kept her mouth closed after that fact was realized to her.
"So, you two are almost done then. What are you planning on doing when you graduate?" Roach asked as he was curious as to what his cousin had been doing with his life lately. His girlfriend was curious as well. She was hoping to make more friends, as she had few in her life, and she was close to losing them all, except for Roach. Even Naru was beginning to leave her.
"Well, I've begun to publish my manga, and Yuki-chan here plans on opening her own little café. I'm actually willing to let people be sketched by me for free, as a souvenir. I do think it'll be a great idea, don't you?" Keitaro explained, as he wanted to see what others thought of their ideas.
"It sounds nice, but perhaps you should have invited me, Kei-kun." Said a voice from behind that almost everyone was dreading, except for Keitaro and Yukiko.
Standing in the doorway was Aoyama Tsuruko.
And I'm so not cool with these cliffhangers, am I? Ah well, I was running out of ideas for this chapter. As it's mostly just talking. Review to let me know what you think!
1. Shi No Tenshi - Angel of Death - Yukiko's nickname
2. Kurimuzon-Shi - Crimson Death - Keitaro's nickname
