Suki's Surprise

" "= Talking

' '= Thinking

Chapter 11:A New Life

Suki woke up early the next morning, she was thinking about what Mirai had said. 'hmm…now how am I going to get out without telling Katsu…lying wouldn't be right…' She thought about this while she got dressed, but the best thing she could come up with was going for a walk, and there's no way Katsu would fall for that. She came downstairs, but her mind was elsewhere, causing her to miss the last step, and fall on her face. "Ouch!!" She yelled as she hit the floor.

"Are you okay?" Katsu asked.

"Hm? I'm fine, don't worry."

'That's strange…I wonder if something's bothering her…it's not like her to be that clumsy…'"uh…shouldn't you tell Tae that you can work again? She's probably worried about you…" He asked, unaware of the fact that he'd just given her an excuse to leave.

"That's a great idea!" She blurted out.

"What're you talking about?"

'Crud! Did I say that out loud? Stupid, stupid, stupid!' "Oh, nothing" She said as innocently as possible. "Maybe I should just go visit her, I have to give Tae her invitation to the party."

"Okay-wait, what?What party?" Katsu said loudly after what she said soaked in.

"Heh, heh, heh…well, you see…I thought since your sister has to leave soon, we should throw a party, and well, nothing is for certain yet…I need to talk to Misao first…"

"…Misao!? You're inviting Weasel Girl too?"

"Aww, come on. It's only for a day."

"…What about my sister? What are you going to tell your friends about her?"

"hmm…I know! She's an old friend of yours, and she's moving to America." She stated proudly.

"And what are you going to say when they ask how we met?"

"…uh. I hadn't thought about that. Why don't youthink of something, I made up a story about meeting you, it's your turn now. Anyway, I'm leaving now, I think I'll visit Misao first, then go to the Akabeko." She said then walked out the door. "I might be late getting home! But don't worry!"

"Okay…"

It didn't take her long before she reached the magic shop.

"Mirai! Are you there!?" Suki yelled as she knocked on the door.

"Yes, I'm coming. Ah, so you managed to sneak out after all." Mirai said when she opened the door.

"Actually, I didn't have to, I told him I was going to visit Tae, and I will, when I'm done here."

"Oh I see, very smart, you didn't have to lie."

"To be honest, it really wasn't my idea, Katsu 'unknowingly' gave me the perfect excuse. So, what did you want to tell me?"

"Here." Mirai said then gave Suki a…key?

"What's this for?" Suki asked curiously.

"Do you remember when I gave you the box... I said the key was never found, and that I didn't know what was inside it?"

"Yes, what does this have to do with…Oh, is this?" She said once she realized what Mirai meant. "The key? But what happens when I use it?"

"First you must understand what is in the box, you see, when Ikari kills someone, he traps their spirit inside an item. One of two things will happen when you unlock the box, he will disappear, like I will in a few weeks, or if someone truly wants him to stay, he will become alive again. I'm fairy sure the second option will be the case."

"WHAT!!? ARE YOU SERIOUS!!?"Suki yelled out loudly, so loudly in fact, that Katsu thought she was home and went to the door to check.

"Ahh, please don't yell so loud…and yes…" Mirai said rubbing her ears. 'Ouch…my ears are ringing…'

"Thanks Mirai! I can't wait to tell Katsu!!" Suki started for the door, but Mirai stopped her.

"Don't you have other places to go first?"

"Right! I have to visit Misao too and, oh, I almost forgot, I'm throwing a big party next week you can come, right? Well I've gotta go, bye!"

'A party huh? Sounds interesting.'

After she left, Suki went to the Aoi-ya to talk to Misao, who, of course, was thrilled by the idea of a party. It didn't take them long to organize everything, especially since Suki had already made invitations. After that, Suki went to visit Tae, she gave her an invitation to the party, and asked her if she could bring some food. Tae happily agreed, and said she'd be sure to come. It was almost 5:00 by the time Suki got home, and she was exited about the key.

'I wonder what Katsu will think…but what if he doesn't want me to stay…I shouldn't worry…' "I'm home!!" Suki yelled while she pounded on her front door.

"Why are you knocking? It's your house, don't you have the key?"

"Of course! I just felt like making you do it." She said to him then walked in. "Katsu…do you have that box with you?"

"Yes, why?"

"Because of this!" She exclaimed as she held out a key.

"huh? And uh…what exactly does that have to do with me?" He replied, completely clueless as to what was going on. (imagine a bunch of question marks floating above his head)

"Just gimme the box!" She demanded.

"um…okay?" Katsu said as he handed it to her.

Suki used the key to unlock it, Katsu was now even more confused (If that's even possible) . Suddenly, The bracelet he was wearing started glowing, and then shattered and disappeared, along with the box.

"Hm? Uh…what just happened?" Katsu asked, still clueless.

"Do you feel any different?" Suki questioned him.

"…different how?"

"Mirai said that if I used this key on that box, that it would make you alive again…or you would disappear…but you're still here so…That must mean that you're…" Suki grabbed his arm. "Alive!…or…do all ghosts have a pulse…?"

"…huh!? But I don't…how is that possible…?" He stuttered… trying to make sense out of all this.

"Honestly, I have no idea, but who cares! We have a party to get ready for! Lets party!!" She shouted.

"Isn't the party next week?" He reminded her, though still not sure whether or not to believe what had just happened.

"Uh…right…well anyway, we need to buy some things, can you come with me to the store tomorrow?"

"…Do I have to?"

"Please!?" She begged.

"All right, fine…"

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They went to the store the next day to buy supplies for the party, it didn't take them very long, and Katsu didn't have such a bad time.

Soon the party day had arrived, Suki had invited Tsubame as well, and everyone was having fun, especially Mirai, who was getting quite a bit of attention from the other girls. Tsubame spent most of the time talking to Katsu, though he couldn't understand half the things she said due to her mumbling; Tae was hanging out with Mirai the whole time, asking how she made her hair so shiny; and Misao…was yelling and dancing around with Suki. Speaking of Suki, she was now glad that she had moved, though…she was going to miss Mirai.

The End

Authors Notes: Finally done, it only took me two months. Sorry for any delays I had, and also if the characters are acting a bit differently in this chapter, it's because I waited to long to start on it and almost lost interest. Well, actually I had, but I really hate it when I read a great story only to find that the author has given up on it (not that I think my story is great) so decided to finish anyway. Sorry again, and if you have any suggestions on how you think I can improve this chapter, please p.m. me (or leave them in a review).

I'd really appreciate it if someone would review me. I worked really hard on the last few chapters...Is it too much to ask for 1 review...I review all the stories I read... I just want to know how I did so next time I can do better.

Maybe next time I'll do a Tenchi Muyo story...hmm...I have a few programs I have ideas for. I have a list on my profile if you want to suggest one. (I,ve watched a lot of different shows, but I only have good ideas for some.) I could do a poll but I...Don't know how...

Disclaimer: I still do not own Rurouni Kenshin or anything related to it.