It was midnight when Aoi awoke to the sound of a thud. When it didn't happen again she slowly closed her eyes. Just as she was settling back the thud came again. Rolling her eyes the girl slipped out of bed and tiptoed to the window hoping that she wouldn't wake Tohru. Carefully, she raised the window and looked out. To her surprise it was a man who looked just as surprised to see her. In a low voice he called up, "Excuse me, is Kawana there?" Aoi frowned. Kawana was on the bed next to Tohru having spent the night after a long, tedious day of shopping. Who was this creep? In an equally low voice the girl snapped, "Who are you and what do you want with Ka-!" she let out a sharp gasp as she suddenly tumbled forward out the window. Aoi cursed herself for leaning out to far. She tried to grab the windowsill but her hands slipped.
Suddenly she felt herself being caught. Instantly everything thing seemed to explode and the man yelped. As the smoke cleared he found himself holding a nightgown. At his feet a beautiful white cat stared up at him with an aghast look in its eyes. A look of understanding lit his eyes as he said wryly, "There are more of you zodiac people? I thought that Kyo was the cat."
The cat's eyes widened but before anything could happen the front door to the house flew open and Shigure, Kawana, Yuki and Kyo ran out. "Hitachii! What are you doing here? What's going on!" Kawana was shocked but she couldn't hide the pleased look on her face. Before Hitachii could say anything a huge poof sounded out and then there was smoke everywhere. When it cleared, a very red and naked Aoi stood beside Hitachii.
20 minutes later Aoi, Shigure, Kawana, and Hitachii sat in the living room. Yuki and Kyo had gone to bed realizing that it wasn't even worth the trouble staying up. Kawana said, "So Hitachii care to explain what your doing here? I haven't seen you since…" she allowed her voice to trail off and Hitachii said quietly, "…the wedding. I know. But I was in town and I figured that I would come by to visit." Kawana raised an eyebrow but it was Aoi who gave the cool reply, "at almost 12:30am? If you guys are such close friends then why didn't you come to the front door? And while we're on the subject how come I feel as if there's something I don't know?"
Shigure sighed and said, "Aoi this is a complicated matter. You should just go to sleep and not worry your pretty little head over it." Aoi stood frowning and said icily, "oh well, that being the case I'll just see you all in the morning." She stood and stormed out of the room. Hitachii said dryly, "I see that Shigure is as suave as ever with the women." Kawana frowned out her friend and said, "You have the habit of making things worse than they are, Shigure." The dog shrugged and said, "it's not my fault, it's late and I'm tired. So what are you doing here Hitachii?"
Hitachii rolled his eyes and said, " As I was saying, it's been nearly an entire year since I've last seen Kawana and Rei. I need to do an analysis to make sure that they stay in good condition." Kawana narrowed her eyes and snapped, "You couldn't wait till morning for this? Good night." She stood and left the room. "Wow Hitachii, your still working wonders with the ladies." Hitachii glared at the dog and said awkwardly, "Shigure, might it be alright if I spent the night? I have nowhere else to go." Shigure sighed and said, "Sure, as long as my house isn't destroyed like last time."
The next morning Shigure walked into the kitchen only to find Aoi there spaced out eating toast. She glanced at him and smiled creepily. "Hello babe…did you sleep well?" Shigure smiled back at her relieved that she wasn't angry with him. "Yes I slept-wait a minute…did you just call me…babe?" Aoi giggled girlishly and stood. Slowly she walked to him and slid a finger up his arm. "Why wouldn't I call you that?" she allowed her finger to brush Shigure's mouth causing his breath to hitch. "A-Aoi? I think you've gone to lala land. Please come back. Hatori will be here any minute. He's going to think that I'm trying to do unholy acts…" he paused as Aoi leaned over and kissed his neck.
Shigure struggled to control his breathing and couldn't help but curse the girl for being a sleepwalker. It would have been so much better if she were a high school girl. Letting out a sigh he said dramatically, "Aoi, dear, I didn't know you had – what's that word that Momiji uses? – Oh yes, the 'hots' for me. But sadly enough I'm ah…too busy to engage in any morning activities with you." With those words he half heartedly pushed the girl away from him and onto a chair.
Having succeeded that he shook her gently, "Aoi? Aoi wake up." She continued to smile charmingly at him and turned her head to kiss his fingers. Shigure felt his resolve weakening but instantly remembered the beating he had received from Aoi just a few days earlier. Speaking in what he thought was his sternest voice he said weakly, "Aoi, I think it's best if you wake up right now! If not, I'm going to be forced to bring Kazuma here. You don't want me to do that do-!"
Aoi giving him a mischievous grin as she leaned over and pressed her lips to his cut off his voice. Shigure was stunned. Aoi was kissing him. It wasn't the fact that she kissed him that shocked him-after all who wouldn't want to? - It was the fact that he was enjoying it. The pressure of her mouth against his, the softness of her mouth…he made a move to deepen the kiss when his sensible side whispered, 'are you forgetting that we are in the kitchen? Or the fact that Aoi is still asleep?" Shigure frowned inwardly and whined, "Oh come on! Why do you always show up when I'm trying to have fun?" the sensible side of him smirked and said, 'it's fun to see you grumble now be a good boy and pull away.' Reluctantly Shigure pulled away from Aoi and sighed.
At that moment Aoi's eyes seemed to come into focus and she stared at him confused. "Shigure why are you leaning over me?" the dog raised an eyebrow and said charmingly, "the better to…smell you my dear." He ended the statement by leaning over and sniffing her hair. Blushing Aoi pushed him away and snapped, "You're a freak Shigure. By the way, why am I in the kitchen?" seeing the look on Shigure's face she paled and whispered, "oh no…don't tell me that I was…sleepwalking! What did I do!" Shigure gave her an innocent look. "I'm sorry Aoi, I can't remember. Would you like something to eat?"
Letting out a growl Aoi snapped, "Shigure you're such a…turd! Why wont you tell me!" Shigure thought for a moment before saying with a wicked smile, "Do you reeeaaaly want to know?" Aoi nodded and took a deep breath. "Yes I would like to know." Shigure merely smiled and leaned over. The moment his mouth touched Aoi's the kitchen door burst open and Hatori stood there saying angrily, "Shigure what is that vagabond doing asleep-!"
Aoi and Shigure sprang apart both wearing guilty looks on their face. Kawana walked in and asked sleepily, "What's going on?"
Welll I hope you guys enjoyed this one!