Mion flinched as Dr. Irie dabbed a swab on a large cut above her left eye. Shion watched with a smirk on her face as every time the swab touched the cut her older sister cringed.

"I can't clean the wound if you keep moving Mion. We don't want you getting a infection." Irie said with a sigh.

"I know... it is just.. ow... the swab ow... hurts." Mion cringed again.

"You know you are such a girl some days." Shion said with a smirk.

"I am a girl." Mion said getting a chuckle from her sister. "Well one thing about ow... this cut we won't be able to ow... be each other anymore."

"I'm done. The medication might make the cut itch, I have to tend to other patients be good now." Irie said walking towards the door. "Oh and I think you can get up and move around. Just use the crutches."

"Thank you Irie." Mion said bowing her head. The green haired girl slid herself to the edge and looked down at the cast on her left leg, the cast went from her toes just past her knee. "How is this going to work?"

"Here I'll help you some days it is like you are helpless without my help." Shion said lifting her sisters leg and placing it to the tile floor.

"I'm not helpless all the time. When I get out of here I'm going with Keiichi on a.." Mion clapped her hand over her mouth just in time but Shion gave a sly smile.

"You and Keiichi are going where?"

"Not telling."

"If you don't tell me I won't hand you the crutches." Shion picked up the wooden crutches and held them just out of her sisters reach.

"Your evil did you know that? On a date ok happy now?" Mion said getting a nod from her sister who handed her the medical instruments. "When you left us alone together the other day we sort of set it up."

"So how did you ask him?"

"I didn't he sort of promised me anything I wanted at the Angel Mort and I called it a date and he blushed and nodded." Mion said lifting herself up on the crutches, wobbling but stayed standing.

"I'm so happy for you. You finally got to get your man just don't screw it up?" Shion giggled.

"I don't think he sees it as a boy girl date. More of the two friends date." Mion sighed.

"Yes but you might be able to add to it, make it more than the two friends thing." Shion smiled walking beside Mion as they entered the hallway. "You need to get healthy and let love blossom."

"You are sappy Shion." Mion laughed getting a pout from her sister.

"Has he stopped in to see you since?" Shion asked prodding her sister's arm with a finger.

"He stopped in yesterday and the day before. Hey what made you so interested in my love life?" Mion shouted getting a chuckle from Shion.

"I guess I just want the best for my Onee-chan." Shion smirked slyly.

…....

Keiichi looked at Mion's empty desk for the hundredth time today, his mind wandered through the lesson he had only heard half of what the teacher had said. A hand clutched his shoulder bringing him out of his daydream, he looked up into the sad eyes of the once cheerful Rena.

"Class is over Kei-kun. Are you free for a bit?" Rena asked in a happy voice.

"Yea I'm free what do you need?" Keiichi said grabbing his bag.

"I wanted you to come help me with a treasure." Rena said turning towards the door.

"Alright, since Mion is gone the club activities have been put on hold." Keiichi said suddenly realizing what he said waiting on pins and needles for Rena's response.

"It is ok." She said coldly leaving the stunned boy alone in the room.

Keiichi rushed out of the room to catch up to the red headed girl, he met up with her just outside. Rena was walking away slowly when he caught her.

"I'm sorry Rena. I know you blame yourself but nobody else blames you. It was a accident Mion said that herself." Keiichi explained Rena stopped dead in her tracks.

"I watched my best friend I made run ahead and was hurt. How is that not Rena's fault." Rena yelled tears beginning to form in the corners of her big blue eyes.

Her knees began to wobble almost on instinct Keiichi moved closer to her wrapping his arm around her attempting to catch her as she dropped on her knees to the ground. Sobs made her back heave up and down as Keiichi struggled to comfort his friend. Rena's sobs slowed and began to become whimpers as she leaned against Keiichi's chest.

"That make you feel better to get it all out?" Keiichi asked getting a small muffled yes from the girl in his arms. " Alright. Now lets go get you your treasure."

Rena looked up at weakly smiled, her eyes bloodshot from crying. Keiichi stood and put his hand out to help Rena up she took it with a blush. The pair began to walk again this time the air around them felt more relaxed, Rena moved closer to Keiichi and leaned her head on his shoulder as they walked, Keiichi looked at her confused for a second but let it stay not wanting to hurt her in the fragile state she was in.

"Thank you Kei-kun. You helped Rena out a lot today."

"It is no problem. I would do anything for a friend." Keiichi smiled. "So what was the treasure that you wanted my help with?"

"Huh? At this moment Rena don't care for the treasure right now."

Keiichi looked even more confused looking at the relaxed look on his friends face. The pair walked for what seemed like hours until they came to the crossroads where they meet every morning, Rena waved goodbye in a joyful manner Keiichi couldn't help but think he did something good for her but something else was itching the back of his mind something that wasn't going to be good.

….

Three days passed since Keiichi's and Rena's discussion and strange walk home. Rena had returned nearly back to her normal self, to Satoko's and Rika's delight. The class was a hive of activity kids talking about a new television show or game it all quieted when they heard a noise in the hallway.

Thump... pause... thump... pause... thump...

The noise grew louder stopping right in front of the door, All the children waited to see what came through, nothing came through. A loud knock came from the door getting scared noises from the children.

"Hey can some one get this my hands are kinda busy right now." A muffled voice came from from the other side, everyone relaxed knowing who was on the other side.

Keiichi stood up and opened the door for a tired looking Mion standing with a crutch in her left hand and her school books in her right. A smile spread on everyones lips seeing their friend return, Keiichi took her books for her as she made her way into the room.

"You can't keep this old man down for long." Mion smiled wildly getting everyone to rush over to her, Rena stood back her smile that beamed so brightly earlier faded at the sight of the green haired girl. "Who wants to sign the cast." Mion shouted getting cheers from the class.

Keiichi smiled warmly at the green haired girl as she held out her leg to have the kids sign the cast, he walked up and put a hand on her shoulder. Mion turned to see his warm smile.

"I guess after school we can go to the Angel Mort my treat. I promised you and I always keep my word." Keiichi said getting Mion to blush.

"Yup as long as you help me there." Mion laughed as the teacher opened the door.

"Alright, everyone get to your seats. Welcome back Mion the class just wasn't the same without you."

"Glad to be back sensei." Mion smiled sitting down at her desk, glancing to her left she saw Keiichi look at her before quickly bringing his eyes forward.

….

The teacher closed her books and looked out to the anxious faces before her. "Today is complete and have fun.". Cheers erupted from the class as the kids grabbed their things and headed out the door. Rika and Satoko went right to Mion's desk, looking at her with pleading eyes.

"I think I can do one of the inside games for the club activities." Mion smiled getting the two girls to hop up and down. "What one are we... wait a second where is Rena?" Mion asked looking around the room.

"She was here this morning. Now that you mention it she wasn't at lunch either." Satoko thought for a few minutes. "Why didn't you notice she was gone all day Keiichi."

"I thought she went to the bathroom and never thought anything of it." Keiichi said holding his hands in front of himself in defense. "Although that is strange for Rena to disappear."

"Maybe my return was a little too soon for her. She never came to see me at the clinic." Mion lowered her head, a hand grabbed her shoulder lightly making her look to its owner, Keiichi.

"It was her choice. I know she feels bad about what happened and maybe it will take time." Keiichi smiled.

Rika's eyes lit up for a second before gasping, drawing everyones attention. "Watanagashi is at the end of the week. Mii."

Mion groaned getting confused looks from her friends. "I won't have the cast off in time. We won't be able to do the clubs activities this year."

"It is ok Mi-chan. We can just put you at a handicap." Satoko smirked evilly.

"Wait a minute. What is Watanagashi?" Keiichi asked earning confused looks.

"Oh right it is your first time. It is a cotton drifting festival for our local god Oyashiro-sama." Rika smiled. "It is so much fun."

"It does sound interesting. If you need me to help come get me anytime." Keiichi smiled patting Rika on the head getting a 'Nippah.' out of her.

Rika and Satoko turned on their heels and rushed out the door leaving Mion and Keiichi alone.

"So you able to the Angel Mort." Keiichi looked at Mion who smiled.

"With you paying anytime."