When he woke up San-Li was gone. There were two bowls of rice and a pot of tea next to the futons. Both bowls were untouched so he guessed she skipped breakfast. Sam ate and got dressed and she still hadn't returned so he decided to walk around by himself. He usually hated being alone during a warp because any number of things could happen, but the inn seemed harmless enough. He did notice something strange though. A lot of the guests were men who always wore heavy robes and whose hands always seemed to be somewhere near their hips or on their belts. By the way they looked suspiciously at him and the other guests Sam guessed they were probably guards or something.

"Ah, Sam Kikin." A voice said behind him. "How's life treating you son?"

Sam turned and saw General Thompson walking down the hall toward him.

"Good, sir." Sam said.

"What do you think about these Japanese vacations?" Thompson asked. "They sure know how to do it up for people who just lost a war."

"Yeah this place is incredible." Sam nodded. "I wonder when it was built."

"Bando tells me that this place had been around for more than three centuries. Something about rival samurai during the Sengoku period or something." The general shook his head and laughed. "I don't know much about what he's talking about though. The only history I know is good ole American history."

"The Sengoku period occurred between the 1400s and 1600s and there was a lot of social and political upheavals occurring. I believed they called it the Warring States period." Sam said happy to share his knowledge. "I believe it ended with Tokugawa Ieyasu around 1615 or so."

The general laughed. "You sure do know a lot about Japanese history young man."

"I also believe that there were a few rival clans that fought for decades." Sam continued. "As a matter of fact I think I remember reading that this island was named for one of those clans. This was supposed to be their main hideout."

"Huh," The General mused. "I wonder if that was what Bando meant about there being historical national treasures on this island."

"Treasure?" Sam's interest spiked considerably. "Did Bando happen to mention what kind of treasure there was here?"

"If you ask me I think it's all a bunch of who-ha," The General said. "It does explain though why there are so many guards here."

They walked into the large room where they had dinner the night before and found everyone else there waiting for them. Bando and Fukuhara were sitting on cushions watching Korin and Misuki dance while San-Li played the shamesin and Komaki beat a drum and sang. Sam and the general sat down with the others and watched the rest of the dance. When they were finished everyone clapped politely.

"Now that everyone is here," Bando said standing up. "Let us all take a tour of the island."

Sam automatically went to San-Li, but she brushed past him and went to Fukuhara instead. He felt his heart sink into his stomach. He scared her off he just knew it. He had told her he loved her too soon, right? Or was the soul opening too much? Up to now San-Li had been reclusive about her past and telling him probably scared her away from him forever.

He was so lost in his panicky thoughts that he could barely enjoy the beautiful tour of the island. All he could see was San-Li carefully ignoring him and paying attention to everyone else. After a brisk walk up the side of a mountain to get to a ledge that over looks the ocean, everyone was tired and decided to take a break for lunch. He sat a little off to the side while everyone broke into smaller groups to chat. To be honest even if he wanted to talk to anyone he was way too winded.

"Well you look absolutely exhausted." San-Li laughed walking up to him. "You hungry? I brought you some lunch."

"San-Li!" Sam jumped up. "I'm so, so sorry! I never meant to-"

"Shut up and sit down, Sam." San-Li sighed. "And lower your voice please."

Sam sat down and was relieved when she sat down with him. She handed him a white box containing rice, fish, and something red and squishy looking. He picked over it, feeling too nervous to eat.

"I'm sorry." Sam said quietly. "I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable last night."

"Did you mean what you said?" San-Li whispered. "You know, about loving me and all that? Even after what I told you?"

"Yes." Sam answered automatically. "I...I love you San-Li."

"Alright then." San-Li stood up and dusted herself off. "Then that's all we need to say about it then."

"Wait!" Sam said urgently as she started to walk away.

San-Li stopped and looked at him but didn't sit back down.

"Can we talk for a second please?" Sam begged. "I feel like you're ignoring me."

"That's because I'm working." San-Li gave a half smile.

"Can you tell me what you're looking for? Please?"

San-Li sighed in annoyance and knelt down next to him to whisper in his ear.

"I'm looking for an item that can help me find the people who killed my family." San-Li whispered quickly. "It's rumored to be on this island and I'm trying to find out where without being too obvious about it."

"Be careful when you do find it." Sam whispered. "I found out that a lot of the guests here are actually guards and they're protecting some national historical treasures rumored to be here."

"I knew it!" San-Li hissed.

She looked away for a moment with her lips pressed together, deep in thought no doubt. She then turned back to Sam and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

"Thanks Sam, but I definitely need to back to work now." She smiled.

"Wait," Sam grabbed her hand and pulled her back down to him. He hesitated before giving her a small peck on the lips. "I, um... I still want to talk to you about... something important, okay?"

San-Li gave a small, teasing smirk. "I hope you aren't planning on proposing because it's a little soon for that.

Sam blushed and laughed a little. "N-no it isn't that, but it is important."

San-Li made a noise of uncertainty. "I dunno, Sam. I'm going to have to do some major snooping tonight."

"Please? It's... important."

"Alright." San-Li sighed. "But I probably won't be back til late tonight."

Sam nodded eagerly. "I'll wait up for you."

San-Li flashed him another smile before going back to Fukuhara who was now glaring at them. His glare faded somewhat when San-Li made some comment that him and Bando laugh.