Houshou signed the papers. The Lady watched him. "I hope you know your doing?"
Houshou stopped signing and glared at her. "She is not a freak, she is a six year old girl. And she is going home with me. I have seen more scary things then a leopard."
"Okay, I need to ask you some questions for you."
Houshou sighed in annoyance.
"Are you alcoholic?"
"No."
"Are you a drug addict?"
"No." Houshou was getting frustrated.
"Do you have a criminal record?"
"No."
"Have you ever been arrested?"
"No, I'm a former Monk from Mt. Koya, I'm in a band. My girlfriend is a doctor who's family owns several hospitals in Tokyo. And before you ask my girlfriend is looking forward to meet Mai."
"My apologies, but I have to ask these questions for the sake of the child."
"From what I heard you don't care about Mai. Now is that all, can I take Mai with me?"
"You and Mai can go."
"If there is anything else you can reach me on this number. It's the hotel where I'm staying."
The lady nodded and said "I'll call you as soon as I get the approval."
It took them all day to get back to the Hotel so Mai and Houshou got some take-away for dinner.
Over the next few days Mai started to call Houshou Monk-San or Bou-san. Mon-San.
One afternoon Mai and Monk-San were watch a DVD when the phone rang. "Hello?" "Houshou Takigawa?" A man asked. "Speaking?" "It's the lady from the orphanage."
"Yes?"
"I called to inform you that your forms have been sent out to you. Congratulations you have a daughter."
"Thank you, thank you." Monk-San hung up, raced over to Mai, swept her up and swirled her around in the air. Mai giggled. "Papa?" Was all she needed to ask. Monk-San nodded and Mai wrapped her arms around his neck.
Monk-San and Mai hugged for a while when there was a knock on the door. "Houshou, it's Ayako." A woman called out. Monk-San gently placed Mai back on her spot on the couch. "I'll be right back." He whispered and Mai nodded and watched him open the door, welcome the woman with a kiss and let her in then lead her in to the small kitchen and close the door.
"I have something to tell you. The orphanage approved for me to be Mai's adopted father."
Ayako squealed and hugged him tightly. "Can I meet her?" She asked.
"In a minute. There is something else... I better show you. But promise me you won't scream, or call her a freak and run from the room"
Ayako stared at her boyfriend with a confused look on her face. "Promise me" He demanded.
"I promise."She said.
Monk-San led her in to the lounge room. "Mai this is Ayako Matsuzaki my girlfriend, Ayako this is Mai, my adopted daughter."
Ayako sat down next to Mai and held out a hand and Mai shook it. "Nice to meet you," Mai said. "Nice to meet you. Houshou told me that there is some that he wants to show me."
Mai hesitated, looked at Monk-San who nodded. Mai sighed, got up and went over to the window that led to a balcony the moon was shining through the window.
Mai felt that urge to change and soon a cub stood where the little girl stood just moments before. Ayako gasped in fear but mostly shock.
Mai made her way to Ayako and tried to get on the huge furniture. Ayako watched the little snow leopard struggling to get on to spot next to her. The leopard managed to get her front paws on to the seat of the couch and when she couldn't get up she looked at Ayako with those beautiful blue eyes.
Ayako smiled and helped the little cat up, she then placed it on her lap and stroked her soft fur. Monk-San nearly had tears in his eyes. He walked over to his girls and gave Ayako a kiss that was filled with love and passion. Monk-San down next to Ayako and wrapped her arms around her.
Another question was playing on his mind. But how will he ask it?
Thank you for the reviews. This story was stuck in my head since I wrote 'The white wolf.'
Naru, Lin, Madoka and the others including Gene (who is not alive in this one) will make an appearance in the next chapter.
Remember to watch out for that other ring...
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Thankyou.