HalfafanD: Here we go! Onward! I'm in a Black Rock Shooter mood 'cause my L.A. class had an assignment about a 'hero's journey'. We were to pick a movie or book so I chose the movie: Black Rock Shooter OVA. And that's what got me in the mood. In fact I'm listening to the song by Hatsune Miku right now. LOL!

Disclaimer: I so like, don't own Black Rock Shooter

Phantom Shooter: The Tiny Bird Falls

Mato couldn't contain her shock or anger as she stood; still gaping at the billionaire Vlad Masters sitting on the couch of the den in his usual suit wear without his shoes on as her mom poured him her Japanese recipe of herbal tea. The light brown haired woman turned to her.

"Oh; Mato. You're home." Her mom stated; just now noticing her. "Mr. Masters came by earlier today. He wanted to get to know us more since we live next door to his old college friends and that you're friends with their son."

"Oh." Was all Mato could say. After the whole adventure of defeating Vlad's darkened persona in the other world, Vlad has actually left Danny alone. The only thing she destroyed was Vlad's oppssession over Danny. But now that it's gone, Vlad would have to wrap it around someone else; and that's what worried her. Was Vlad here because he moved his oppssession over to her?

"Yes, after all Jack has told me about how well Mato and Daniel have been getting along. I just knew I had to meet you." Vlad said almost too cheery for his taste as he took a sip of his tea.

"Mato, why don't you show Mr. Masters around." Hana suggested. "I need to make another batch of tea anyway."

Mato groaned. "Why me?! Can't Hiro do it or something?"

"He hasn't gotten home yet."

Mato groaned again. She then looked at Masters and motioned her head to follow her. The wealthy suited man stood up, dusted himself off walked over to Mato.

This is going to be the worst day since me and Yomi saw that crappy movie on spring break Mato thought as the torture from her point of view began.

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"And this is my room." Mato said; exasperating a sigh as if the tour sucked the life out of her.

The tour was almost over and all that was left was her room. She showed it last because there was a moment in the tour where Vlad had to… relieve himself. Mato checked her room during that time and found her Black Rock Shooter out under her bed; ghost files from Danny, Sam and Tucker on her desk; the Fenton Thermos hanging out of her backpack; and other numerous ghost and BRS related items all over the floor of her room.

Mato had used the time to grab everything and hide them all in a secret draw her dad installed for her in the wall behind her desk. Only her and her dad know about it because she asked him to make it for her. The original purpose was for her to hide her valuables like her diary, cash, and other secretive items in there to keep them from Hiro or anyone else. But after her little adventure with Danny Phantom, she used it to store her outfit, thermos, ghost files, and anything else related to the case if she wasn't using it.

Luckily, she got everything in there completely organized before Vlad was done.

Vlad looked around the aqua painted room. Blue decorative stars hung on the wall, some being picture frames. Shelves stocked with nick-knacks and books as well as other picture frames. Her bed immaturely made and her desk nearly covered in homework and pencils. The closet was slightly open but looked completely neat inside.

If Vlad didn't know that Mato was Black Rock Shooter (Which he does, but Mato doesn't know that), he'd say this place was that of a normal teenager. He turned to a corner of the room by Mato's bed. There was a light blue painted electric guitar with stars of the same color combination on it. It didn't look brand new, but not old either.

The billionaire reached down to grab it but Mato snatched it away before him. The man smiled wordlessly showing that he would be careful with it, but Mato's glare piercing through him made him falter. Mato gently placed the guitar back and jerked her head towards the exit. Vlad reluctantly followed.

By the time they reached the stairs Vlad walked over to Hana where she had a full cup of tea ready for him. Mato ran back upstairs and slammed the door; hard. And probably as a warning for Vlad not to come in her room again.

The man sighed as he sat down with Hana to resume their lovely chat.

"I'm sorry about Mato. She's never acted so hostile around people before. In fact, she's never said anything negative about anything." Hana said; even surprised by herself.

"You know, Mrs. Kuroi; kids her age only act like that if they're having troubles in school." Vlad said kindly. Mentally, he grinned; he was already starting to play his card.

"What do you mean?" Hana asked warily. She respected the man; after all, that's why she let him in the house and gave him tea and such. But she always had an uneasy feeling around him. It made her feel wary about his trust; but that didn't mean she should at least hear him out.

"Well, sometimes, kids can get involved in the wrong crowed. They get in gangs; commit juvenile crimes, drugs, the usual. And although Mato might not even be involved in the things I just mentioned, she's still having a difficult time. And if I may, I have a suggestion."

Hana frowned. "I hardly believe that Mr. Masters but what exactly do you suggest?"

Vlad smiled. "I'm constructing a new school just a few blocks from Casper High. It's a private school, almost like the one your daughter went to. Since she's in a public school, she's surrounded by a different crowd; therefor, she might be influenced differently. But if we were to place her in the private school, she'll be back to her old self."

Hana thought for a moment. Vlad had a good point. Mato would probably return to her old self if she went to the private school. But Mato still needs to experience new things in America. Private schools weren't all that popular in this country unlike Japan. And on top of that, she would be separated from her new friends just like when they moved from Japan where Mato's old friends were.

Hana sighed. "I'll think about it. I'm not saying I agree, nor am I saying I would decline the offer. But I believe if I find a different solution that doesn't involve taking her away from an American experience and her new friends then I won't result to such a choice. Plus, I need to discuss this with her. To see what she thinks. Thank you for your time Mr. Masters, I would suggest you leave."

Vlad mentally cursed. Butter biscuits! I thought I had her! She's a lot smarter and wiser than any other parent here in this entire city. If I'm to get Maddie along with Daniel and Mato for children, I'm going to step up my game. But still, it was pretty dumb of her to move here. If it wasn't for her coming here, I wouldn't have realized that Jazz was worthless to have as my daughter to be. She doesn't have any kind of technic or power I can use. Mato however, can do many things that would be of use to me, Daniel too.

The billionaire stood up and dusted himself off as if he was filthy. "Very well Mrs. Kuroi; I will leave." His tone had the sound of some frustration, irritation, and a bit of hurt considering of what he believed was hostility from Hana.

Hana noticed this. "No seriously, I think you should leave; before my son gets here. He's one to ask a lot of questions." She smiled. That's why she wanted him to leave so soon; that way he won't get stopped by Hiro who would annoy him all day and never stop talking.

Vlad then smiled. "Ah; I see. Alright then. Thank you Mrs. Kuroi. I look forward to another lovely chat with you again. I'll show myself out." And with that, the white haired man left; putting on his shoes before closing the front door behind him. "After all…" He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small plastic bag with small strands of Mato's hair that he grabbed from her hairbrush. "I have what I came for."

HalfafanD: Wwwwweeeelllllllll? What do you think? Thought this would go differently? Well you guessed wrong! I'm so evil. I freakin' sorry I haven't uploaded in forever. But the new story is coming. But like I said about this story, I'm not starting it until, all these stories are done; and I mean it! I know I have a lot of explaining to do about what happened to Vlad/Dark Horse in the last story. And that I said that Vlad's oppsession for Danny was no more. But that's what Mato believes happened. But really, Vlad eliminated all of Vlad's pain/burden that he had carried. So he doesn't want to kill Jack anymore. But because he's half ghost, his oppssession still runs. And it shifted from wanting just Maddie, to wanting Danny and Maddie, to wanting just Danny, to wanting Mato, Danny, and Maddie. So now that that's done, click the pretty button and review! :D