The next days the young couple fell back into their normal daily life, with the difference that they had the visits of Josuke with whom they became fast friends. He still had a lot to do, setting up a place in town to help with the cursed ones, meeting with a lot of resistance from the hunters and suspicion of the townsfolk at first.

Unfortunately it was a reaction he got often and after a few weeks, things became unbearable. Leaving the inn he was staying at, he moved back to Hisoka's place.

Hisoka sighed as he told the stories of how some people accused him of witchcraft while the three of them were reunited around the fireplace, sipping on sweet warm drinks. People were so stupid, treating the only person that could bring their loved ones back as if he were the enemy. Granted, not all reacted like that but still.

- I believe the hunters have something to do with the ongoing suspicion.

- It wouldn't surprise me one bit, Josuke.

- How so?

She adjusted herself on the couch, stretching her feet out to the fire and resting her head on Okuyasu's shoulder. He was the inquisitive type but she didn't mind at all.

- I'm just guessing but considering they gain their gold by hunting creatures, someone like Josuke is a threat to future earnings.

- I see... won't that imply the townsfolk rather see the werewolves dead than cured?

- It's more complicated than that -Josuke added- the hunters are using the fear of the townsfolk to further their goals. I don't think they fully realize what's at stake here.

She nodded and sipped on her drink, closing her eyes and nuzzling Okuyasu's neck softly as he thought about what he had just learned. There wasn't much they could do either, insisting would only put Josuke in danger. And they had already seen how little they cared about killing innocent people.

- I have to leave anyway. Already spent too much time here -he finished drinking and put the cup on the table- staying too long in one place tends to attract problems...

He relaxed on he couch, closing his eyes and exhaling slowly. Hisoka and Okuyasu looked at each other, nodding. They had been talking about a few things and had come to a solution regarding Josuke. Now all they needed was his approval.

- You know, we've been thinking about leaving too.

- The young man opened one eye to look at them.

- That's a surprise. Why would you do that for? You have a house, a nice place to stay...

- True, but... every year it's harder to make a living. Not to mention it's becoming more and more dangerous to live here.

- Besides, we wanted to go out and travel! -Okuyasu interrupted, a little impatient- I don't remember much before bein' turned, yannow? And Hisoka lived here her whole life. We wanna see what's out there.

- Yes, and we'd like to travel with you, if that's alright. We could help. I know you can't fix yourself with your powers and I know traditional medicine. And I cook a lot better than you!

- And I can kick anyone's ass that tries to mess with ya! -he flexed one of his arms, grinning- I'll keep us safe!

Hisoka and Josuke laughed, making Okuyasu's cheeks turning slightly pink as he chuckled. He stared at the couple for a while before shrugging.

- It won't be easy, but if it's what you want, I'd be happy to have company for the road.

It would be a nice change, he did tire of traveling alone. Not to mention it would be safer. They had become good friends so fast and so easily, he had a good feeling about those two. And she was right, she was a far better cook, he tended to over cook everything.

The night became a celebration as the trio made plans. Hisoka would sell the animals and buy horses. Okuyasu would help pack whatever was needed and Josuke would use his powers to conceal the small house. If they ever came back, they'd have a place to stay.

Days later they were ready to get back on the road, Hisoka and Okuyasu giving the place a last look before their friend made the trees, ground and stone hide everything.

- We spent some good times here.

- Yes, we did... -she reached for his hand and squeezed it- and we'll have many more ahead of us. As long as we're together.

Okuyasu smiled and nodded. Yes, I was going to b an adventure. And he wouldn't be alone. He leaned over carefully so not to fall off the horse and kissed her. Josuke got on his own mount and shook his head at the sight.

- Are we going or did you change your minds?

Parting their kiss, the two of them laughed and followed him without looking back.

A new life awaited them.