Sousuke and Kanto reentered the dealership. The warm smell of gasoline, oil, and leather filled the air as Sousuke took a moment to look around. He could see lines and lines of motorcycles and other vehicles all about. Several signs warning parents to watch their children adorned the walls.

"Shall we?" Kanto spoke as he pointed toward some stairs. "Our accessories department is fully stocked with everything you may need." He proudly spoke.

"Excellent." Sousuke replied as they walked in relative silence up the stairs. The room he entered had shelves to the ceiling filled with colorful motorcycle related paraphernalia. Extracting the piece of notebook paper from his pocket he began to check off the items he needed.

Helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and sun glasses were each placed on the counter as Sousuke wandered about collecting what he wanted. The jacket was white and red with the word "Honda" emblazoned on the back in bright black letters. The gloves were also adorned with the Honda flying wing emblem and the word Honda was found on them as well.

"Going for a matching motif?" Kanto questioned.

"Affirmative." Sousuke replied before stopping near the Sidi product line and grabbing a set of boots. He was pleased with the product selection and was able to find every item he had placed on his wish list.

"Excuse me for a moment." Sousuke spoke to Kanto before reaching into his pocket, extracting his cell phone, and dialing the phone number for the temple. After several rings the phone was finally answered.

"Skuld residence… and sort of Morisato… but I only let him live here because I am nice." Skuld spoke quickly into the phone.

"Hello Skuld." Sousuke replied. "Would you be able to answer a question for me?"

"May be." Skuld replied.

"Do you know what size Urd wears?" Sousuke continued.

"In what?" Skuld spoke suspiciously.

"Every thing." Sousuke tried to explain himself better.

Skuld was silent for a moment before blurting out her patented "Ew." Then after a few more moments she began to rattle off numbers. "36,24,38. Size 6 shoe. She wears long pants." Skuld did her best to provide Sousuke every measurement she could think of before finally asking "Why?"

"I am buying her some gifts. In particular I am acquisitioning several pieces of equipment she may need." Sousuke replied before handing the note he had scribbled Urd's sizes on to Kanto. Sousuke mouthed the words "In pink" as he pointed at his own gear.

Kanto wordlessly nodded his head before taking the note and heading back into the forest of equipment and accessories.

"What are you getting?" Skuld questioned. "Is it cute? Is it a robot? Is it a cute robot?"

"If I tell you, can you keep it a secret?" Sousuke calmly replied.

"Probably not." Skuld laughed maniacally. "Id probably lord it over Urd until she snapped and drug it out of me."

"Well, it's clothes." Sousuke replied evasively as he fought back a chuckle at Skulds behavior.

"Well… Have fun. Oh and you're a pervert."

"Good bye Skuld."

"Bye!"

Sousuke assured himself that the phone call had disconnected before turning around and entering the accessories section in order to assist Kanto in policing up a matching outfit for Urd.

"I believe we have accomplished our mission." Sousuke spoke as he and Kanto stood before the cash register. Stacks of leather and plastic lay about before Sousuke turned his attention to the helmets held on stacks of shelves behind the counter.

Within moments he knew exactly which ones he wanted… He spotted two HJC airbrush helmets with an Angelic being carrying a flaming sword on either side. He noticed the angel had one black and one white wing and he immediately thought of Ele, even if the Angel on the helmet was male.

"One in medium and one in large." Sousuke spoke as he pointed at the helmets. "The obvious choice for my needs will be those helmets."

"Good choice. It looks like you know your stuff." Kanto laughed as he looked down at the impressive stack of merchandise. "It's not often someone comes in here and shops like this. So you a fan of Joe Rocket?"

"Of course." Sousuke continued. "Joe Rocket, HJC, Sidi, and Oakley are the only companies I would trust to provide me with the equipment I need for my civilian pursuits."

"Ok." Kanto replied with a slightly confused look on his face. "Cool man. So let's ring this stuff up?"

"Affirmative." Sousuke smiled.

"I know something you don't know." Skuld sing songed as she pranced into the room where Urd was currently trying to watch a television show featuring some guy in a purple dinosaur suit dancing with children and singing songs.

"What are you watching?" Skuld stopped as she looked at the television screen, one leg in the air bent lightly in a dancing pose.

"I think it's Godzilla… But… It's just some guy singing and telling kids how much he loves them." Urd replied with a frustrated look on her face. "I've been waiting for the past 11 minutes for this show to get down to some fire breathing and building smashing."

"I don't think that is Godzilla." Skuld continued before remembering exactly why she had come to bother Urd. "By the way… I KNOW SOMETHING YOU DON'T KNOW!" She began to sing once more at a much louder and faster pace.

"Like what?" Urd finally snapped as she allowed Skuld to goad her into curiosity.

"Like what Sousuke is doing…" Skuld whispered dangerously. "He might have just called… and when you told me to answer the phone, because you were too lazy to… I might have talked to him." Skuld continued.

"Skuld! I told you to tell me if it was Sousuke!" Urd growled as she stood up. "What is he doing? Buying a bike?"

"I think he was buying you a paper bag to put over your face." Skuld cackled before turning and running from the room. "NEEEE-SAN!" She screeched as she worked hard to escape an enraged Urd.

Sousuke and Kanto lounged around near the Super Sport bike section of the dealership as they awaited the completion of Sousuke's work order. They discussed different motorcycle related topics and occasionally munched on complementary popcorn provided by a small machine in the corner of the dealership.

Nightfall began to arrive and Sousuke was growing concerned that Urd may be worried. He had hoped he would be able to show her his new toy in the light. Swiftly though the mechanic arrived to inform Sousuke that all of the requested upgrades had been performed and they would like him to come inspect the vehicle.

Sousuke was overjoyed as he, Kanto, and the mechanic made their way into the repair pit where bikes and parts were being operated on like some sort of mechanical hospital.

"Here she is." The mechanic spoke proudly as he extended his hands to behold the motorcycle Sousuke had purchased.

"It's perfect." Sousuke breathed as he walked around the bike clockwise. "Do you think the yoshimura exhaust was an optimal choice of pipe?" He questioned.

"A little late for second thoughts now isn't it?" The mechanic laughed. "Buddy, this thing is going to be a screamer. 1000cc's of pure evil." He grinned toothily.

"Can we start it?" Sousuke inquired before snatching the keys out of the air the mechanic had thrown at him.

"Go for it." He spoke.

Sousuke gripped the left handle bar before swinging his right leg over the saddle. He immediately slipped the key into the ignition and then snatched a handful of brake. Reaching to the key with his left hand he turned it gently and watched as the cluster hummed to life with blinking lights and the tachometer buried itself into the redline before dropping back to 0.

"Beautiful." Sousuke whispered softly before using his left hand to grab up the clutch. He then pressed the engine start button with his right thumb listening as the motor hummed to life. It sounded much like what a mechanical panther might sound like. Sleek, deadly, and untamed.

"Happy with that Yoshi-pipe?" The mechanic laughed.

"Affirmative." Sousuke replied as he made eye contact with Kanto. "Thank you."

Keiichi and Belldandy relaxed in the grass in the courtyard of the temple. They could hear the crashes and bangs of Urd and Skuld battling it out over some flippant remark or random comment.

"Those two are always like that." Keiichi chuckled as he lay on his back, supporting his head with his hands. He was counting the stars one by one.

"Skuld is trying to keep Urd occupied while we await the return of Mr. Sousuke." Belldandy spoke calmly, he voice pure and loving.

"I see." Keiichi grinned. "I guess they do get along in their own special way, always trying to help each other, even if it means blowing up half the house."

As if on cue a loud explosion rocked the air and Urd shrieked "WATCH WHERE YOUR THROWING THOSE THINGS!" from somewhere in the temple.

Keiichi sighed and smiled as Belldandy scooted closer to him and laid back to look at the stars as well. "I'm glad we are here." She cooed.

"Me too." Keiichi smiled before mustering his courage and placing his arm out to draw Belldandy to him. "Me too."

After several more minutes of sitting in silence, Keiichi noticed an odd sound. There was some sort of large displacement super bike making its way in the direction of the temple. He had an odd feeling that Sousuke had disregarded his advice to buy a 250 or similar sized small bike, but he shrugged it off as paranoia.

A few more seconds of listening to the engine growing steadily louder as the bike cruised at a screaming 12 thousand RPMS gave Keiichi more reason to pause. The bike had to have been modified with several upgrades including a pipe, which would lead to a power commander, which then would lead to a jet kit. The list in Keiichi's mind began to build as he wondered if the bike coming ever closer wasn't Sousukes.

"Do you hear that Belldandy?" Keiichi questioned.

"Hear what?" Belldandy piped up quickly, it seemed she had been dozing off.

"That." Keiichi pointed at the bright single headlight of a motorcycle that had just turned into the yard.

Belldandy shielded her eyes as the vehicle crept through the darkness. A low growl emanated from the bike as a single brake lamp illuminated the ground behind it like a great red tail. The vehicle looked almost menacing as it slid to a stop next to Keiichi's bike.

The moment Keiichi got a profile view of the bike he knew exactly what it was. He could tell by the throaty exhaust and the rake of the rider that Sousuke had just invested in a very mean motorcycle. "That's a 1000RR." Keiichi sighed as he dreamed of what it must like to own a vehicle such as the legendary RR designated Honda motorcycle.

Urd and Skuld put aside their differences as they both shoved at each other coming through the door way. The loud motorbike had even caught their attention as they argued and fussed. In the darkness Sousuke looked much like some primordial hunter dismounting his slinking steed. Urd's blood boiled as she gazed upon him.

"Greetings." Sousuke spoke as he unhitched the textile harness that held his helmet in place. He quickly pulled the plastic off of his head and tucked it under his arm. "I bought a new vehicle."

"Sousuke… This is… I can't… Who?… What?" Keiichi muttered as he made his way through the darkness to stand next to the bike. He swiveled and bent down to pick up a hang light that he ignited and used to illuminate the motorcycle. "It is a 1000." He breathed huskily.

Keiichi's odd behavior immediately attracted the curiosity of Urd, Skuld, and Belldandy and the three young Goddesses glided over to gaze upon the glory that was Japanese ingenuity.

"Is it nice?" Belldandy questioned serenely as she leaned down to look at the flower petal like brake rotors that nestled next to the rear tire. She could feel the heat of the exhaust buffeting her face and she backed up ever so slightly.

"Nice?" Keiichi asked aloud. "Belldandy. This is the Honda CBR1000RR. It's probably the best Super Bike money can buy." He continued as he dropped to both knees and tried to peer between the fairing for a closer look at the motor.

"Heh." Urd puffed up slightly with pride as Keiichi continued to whisper exclamations and praises.

"It needs more rockets and an autopilot." Skuld spoke as she too joined Keiichi in eye balling Sousuke's purchase.

Sousuke wasn't sure what to say as he watched his friends admire his motorcycle so he busied himself by removing the tie downs that held several boxes on the rear seat. "I have a small gift for you." He spoke in the direction of Urd.

"Really?" Urd questioned as she floated upwards into the air and towards Sousuke. She immediately rolled over in the air so that she was looking up at him and began to blink her eyes in a rapid but alluring motion. "Anything I want?"

"I hope so." Sousuke replied as he wondered if his cheeks were not becoming like warning lights in the darkness.

"Good." Urd replied forcefully before rotating around and returning to her feet. She then stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Sousuke preventing him from continuing his work on freeing the numerous packages.

"Don't you want to see what I got you?" Sousuke questioned softly.

"I see what I wanted." She replied with a seductive tone.

Skuld took a moment to look up from the bike to observe the exchange, but something inside of her stirred and she refrained from commenting. She turned her attention to the dash panel of the bike and the numerous push buttons on it. "What do these do?" She questioned Keiichi and watched as her desired effect occurred. He immediately gushed into a lengthy explanation that she could use to drown out Urd and Sousuke.

Sousuke cast a side long glance at the three very busy looking gawkers before returning his attention to Urd. "I also bought you a few things." He continued nervously.

"The best things in life are free." Urd replied quietly as she tipped her jaw upwards and grinned mischievously.

In a split second, courage and desire met in the pit of Sousuke's stomach. He pulled Urd in towards himself with a powerful but subtle jerk. He decided the best form of action was an ambush, and he felt compelled to attack at this very moment. He tilted his head to the side and leaned down quickly; placing his lips against Urds and as her mouth opened hungrily he pulled away and smiled.

Urd looked shocked as Sousuke slowly released his grip on her. A dreamy smile crept onto her lips as she reached out to grab his odd leather riding outfit with both hands but released her grip as Sousuke gave her one pleading look and rested his hands on top of hers.

"Later." He mouthed silently.

Urd could only glower as she let her hands drop to her sides.

Skuld bit her lip as she growled an impressively subdued "Soooo ewwww." Her pointed attempt to ignore the couple was noticed by Belldandy who could only smile softly before reaching out and patting her shoulder encouragingly.

"Sousuke." Urd questioned as she lifted up a single finger and caused it to emit light. "What are you wearing?" Her eyes were drawn to his waist line as she finally noticed the interesting leather suit he was wearing.

The sudden question from Urd caused the other three participants to look at him as well. He had placed his helmet near his feet, but he currently wore the two piece leather riding outfit, sidi boots, and his wrist length gloves.

"Ew." Skuld finally muttered aloud as she looked down at Sousuke's waist area as well. "Why is it so tight?"

"That's mine." Urd growled as she snapped her fingers and pointed upwards while looking at Skuld.

Skuld feigned a gag.

"Awesome outfit." Keiichi laughed as he took a closer look.

"It looks very interesting Mr. Sousuke." Belldandy concurred.

"You do know I am going to have to set fire to every girl who tries to look at you. Right?" Urd spoke with a serious look on her face. Sousuke wondered if she was joking or not.

"So what is in the boxes?" Skuld questioned as she leaned in and began to try to pry open the edge on one box.

"All of this is Urd's." Sousuke spoke as he turned and finished removing the rope holding the boxes down. Keiichi and he then carried them into the temple. Every one gathered in the front room around the wooden table as Urd unwrapped each box.

Her eyes grew wide as Sousuke first handed her a fairly heavy box. She quickly dispatched the wrapping and lifted the pink fully body leather suit upwards to gaze upon it. In bright white letters the words "Official Honda Hottie" were printed in raised letters underneath a stream of pink and white stars.

Sousuke looked slightly apprehensive as Urd considered the outfit but relaxed quickly when she laughed.

"I am going to look so good in this." She grinned.

Sousuke released the breath he was holding and continued to watch as Urd unwrapped the rest of the outfit. Finally she had laid out the entire outfit on the floor in a manner that resembled a person. The only thing missing was the helmet.

Urd watched carefully as Sousuke nervously reached behind him and pulled the last box up to his lap. His energy was swirling in a strange way and it made Urd uncomfortable. She didn't like to see Sousuke suffer from doubt or internal conflict.

Sousuke steeled himself once more before handing her the box and telling her, "I got you a matching helmet. It reminded me of Ele so I thought we could both wear it." He spoke low.

Urd opened the box and removed the helmet from within. She felt herself welling with joy as she contemplated how proud Sousuke was of her mixed heritage but it left her with questions as well. Any thought of asking those questions were quashed as she gazed at the detailed mural of an angelic being with half black and half white wings wielding a flaming sword airbrushed into the helmet.

"Do you approve?" Sousuke questioned tentatively.

"Sousuke." Urd whispered as she continued to stare at the helmet. She couldn't think of what else to say.

"I understand." Sousuke spoke as his shoulders slouched. "I appear to have made a tactical error."

"No!" Urd quickly replied. "It's wonderful… but… if you want… maybe we can make some improvements?"

Sousuke brightened considerably as he nodded his head strongly. "Affirmative." He reached behind himself for his helmet and placed it before Urd.

"Ele sweety." Urd spoke and World of Elegance burst into the material plane above her.

"Do you think you could improve the graphics here?" She smiled as she pointed at the two helmets.

Ele gazed at the art appraisingly before casting a loving look on Sousuke. Slowly the helmets began to glow brighter and brighter. After several seconds the helmets were radiating almost as brightly as the sun and then they snapped back to normal. The old artwork replaced with something entirely different and much more to Sousuke's liking.

"Beautiful." Sousuke breathlessly spoke as he looked down at the new art. In a religious mural like form of painting a perfect likeness of World of Elegance extending her wings outwards while praying adorned the helmets. The helmets seemed to sparkle in some spots and dark inky shadows danced around other parts, the obvious melding of raw and polar opposite energies.

"Full of our self I see." Urd teased as Ele crossed her arms and pouted. "Oh, you know I am just kidding. Thank you love!" Urd cooed as Ele waved and slowly faded from view.

"This is exactly what I wanted." Sousuke grinned excitedly. "Do you want to try it all on?" He continued.

"Sure." Urd grinned mischievously as she stood and extended her hand to Sousuke. "You can help me put it on."

Sousuke gulped as he wondered how to explain to Urd that you wear very little under the outfit …. Then he wondered if that was her entire point of requesting his help.

Keiichi looked at Urd and Sousuke as they disappeared together into her room. After a few moments of looking at the empty doorway he turned his gaze on Skuld who was sitting cross legged with a strange device in her lap, she was currently trying to unscrew some piece of it.

"You seem… relaxed." Keiichi spoke nonchalantly in Skuld's direction causing her to look up at him.

"I guess." She replied suspiciously.

A loud thump like something falling echoed out of Urd's room and the high pitched chatter of Urd giggling could be faintly heard in the background for a moment before someone 'shhhed' her. He couldn't tell if the noise had come from Sousuke or from Urd herself.

"Soo…" Keiichi continued.

Skuld sighed exasperatedly before setting her device on the floor and giving her entire attention to Keiichi. "You are wondering why I haven't gone and blown them up. Right?"

"Sort of." Keiichi confirmed.

"I realized something today. Sometimes… Sometimes a little male pervert and a little female pervert can fall madly in love with each other. Sometimes those perverts are made for each other. Sometimes… Sometimes it isn't my duty to police them." Skuld spoke flatly as she leaned forward and stared at Keiichi.

Emboldened by her speech he slowly reached out to take Belldandy's hand in his. The swift crack of a piece of cord snapping against his hand caused Keiichi to yelp as Skuld continued to stare at him with an icily neutral face. "I said perverts. Not Belldandy."

"I see." Keiichi replied as he rubbed the top of his hand where Skuld had whipped him.

Belldandy giggled and smiled serenely before waving her hand and healing Keiichi's injury. "Mr. Keiichi, I think Skuld is growing up."