Y is for…. YOP!- A warrior-like cry that is called out before or after an aggressive attack. This is not in the dictionary and was created by yours truly (and the boyfriend as well).

"Are you sure this is right?" Mai asked nervously as she gripped tightly onto Madoka's outstretched hand.

"You look fine Mai!" Yasuhara called out from the middle of the rink holding hands with a beautiful lady called Melanie.

"You're doing great Mai-chan!" The young American encouraged.

Though Mai was not familiar with the new girlfriend to Yasuhara, they got along just fine. She giggled as he whispered something into her ear and peered at Mai.

"That's so mean Yasu!" She chided and punched him in the chest.

"YOP!"

The cry came only seconds before Yasuhara was sent flying to his butt. Growling angrily, Yasuhara glared up at the dynamic duo, Ayako and Monk as they skated away from him, giggling like mad and high-fiving each other. Melanie turned around and was quick to help her lover up off the ground as she did her best to not die laughing.

"They're not going to trip me, are they?" Mai asked, a little panicked this time as she glanced over to Madoka for reassurance.

"No, they're not. They're just playing around, being boys."

"What is 'yop'?"

"Their chosen battle cry."

"For when they attack each other?"

"More or less."

"Yop!" The cry this time was short, quick and very feminine.

Mai and Madoka watched with wonder as Melanie skillfully skated up to Monk, and was quick to kick her leg out to trip the unsuspecting Monk. The move was perfect, she did not falter or fall to the ground; it was quick and clean. The grown man fell to his bottom with a startled cry. He reached out to grab onto something to help him stabilize himself, but he grabbed Ayako instead and brought her down.

"You got beat by a newbie." Melanie giggled as she gracefully skated a circle around Yasuhara and made her way back to Mai. "Here, I'll be happy to help you out Mai. It's easier to learn if you feel more comfortable."

Madoka was quick to hand Mai off to Melanie and sighed happily.

"I'm glad the skating rink is nearly empty." The older woman noted as she glanced around.

It was true. There was an elderly couple taking their time skating around in the circle and completely ignoring the younger group having a blast.

"There we go Mai-chan, you're looking really good."

And with that said, Melanie was quick to let Mai go.

"Yop!" Yasuhara and Melanie were quick to interfere with Ayako's attack on the helpless woman.

"Why did we come again?" Mai asked.

"To celebrate!" Monk exclaimed while regaining his balance. "Naru returned you to us in once piece!"

"He's my husband, of course he will."

"Oh my gods." Ayako deadpanned and couldn't rip her gaze away from one direction.

"What?"

Everyone's eyes went to the entrance and all of them felt their jaws drop.

"What's wrong everyone?" Melanie asked as she stopped her skating.

Skating onto the ice rink were four familiar, young faces. Mai scowled as she watched them goof around and push each other on the ice and giggle like idiots, much like what they had been doing earlier.

"It's those stupid brats from the laser tag." Mai answered.

"Oh, you mean the ones that got you kicked out?" Melanie asked again.

"Yep."

"What's our battle plan?" Monk asked.

"Leave them be. Their mothers are watching." Madoka answered for the group and pointed to the benches next to the rink.

"Ah, okay then. We shall not bother them." Yasuhara assured. "Yop."

And without even thinking twice, Yasu stuck his foot out and tripped Ayako. The miko shrieked but was able to keep her balance.

And it had been like that for the next thirty minutes. Mai was getting the hang of skating comfortably, Yasuhara and Melanie worked hard to keep Monk and Ayako from attacking the new skater and Madoka encouraged Mai. When they had stopped against the rail to catch their breaths, the little boys instantly recognized the group.

"Hey! It's those idiots!"

"Damn brats." Mai muttered as she glared at them while they skated on over.

Yasu took charge as he maneuvered himself between the group of kids and his friends.

"Hello children. I'm so glad to see you all again. I really hope you didn't come back for a rematch."

"Why?" One sneered. "Afraid you'd lose?"

"Not at all! It's just that you're still not allowed back at the laser tag arcade, am I correct?"

They glared hard at the spokesman who only shrugged.

"Anyways, it wouldn't be fair to any of you guys if we re-matched to begin with."

"Why is that?" One curious one asked.

"Why?" Yasuhara straightened up and laughed. "He asks 'why' and he cannot simply remember our dear secret!"

"What secret?"

"You don't remember our master?"

"Master?"

"Our ninja master."

"You're so full of shit." The leader of the group spoke venomously.

"You don't believe that we're training to be ninjas?"

"We're not little kids anymore."

"You wanna bet?" Yasuhara challenged. "Melanie, wave at us."

The blonde rolled with the demand and waved innocently to the group of children. She was quick to catch onto Yasuhara's idea.

"She is just starting off, a newbie, per say. But I don't think you guys could catch her. We almost had to leave her behind because she's useless. The mountain air doesn't even help and she almost died when we stranded her in the wilderness."

"She's really bad, actually." Mai assured. "Clumsy."

"Really?"

"I'm sorry we put the spot light on you Mel-chan. But could you please show them?"

A bit of red rushed to her face and she started to cover her mouth as her eyes grew watery.

"But, it's awful!"

"Just do it." Monk called out. "You need practice anyways."

"Oh. Okay then, here I go."

With her knees locked up tight, she pushed herself off the railing and wobbled around before she fell to her knees.

"Ow." She moaned as she tried her best to get to her feet.

"Why are you showing us this?"

"Well, if you can catch her, you can get a reward."

"What kind of reward?"

"You're choice as long as it's realistic and within our reach."

The four looked at each other seriously and broke into a group.

"I'll let you negotiate something while we get ready."

Madoka and Ayako took the chance to skate out and 'help' Melanie off the ground.

"No, we've already decided!"

"Oh?"

"We want to train with you if we win!"

A silence fell across the two groups as the SPR group shared surprised looks between each other. They did their best to not crack and laugh, so they left Yasuhara to finish the negotiations.

"You quit until you catch Melanie, or you catch her in three minutes. She'll get five seconds to start even. Deal?"

"Deal."

They shook hands on it and Yasuhara skated out of the way.

"Ladies, if you could step away from Mel-chan and let the chase begin?"

Reluctantly, Madoka and Ayako left Mel in the middle of the ice, acting as if she was unsteady and horrendously shaking.

"Go!"

Melanie started to slowly push herself off, looking as graceful as a flapping goose. She couldn't build the momentum that she needed to even go that far.

"Okay, go!"

And like that, the four boys shot off after her, convinced it would be an easy win. Melanie glanced behind her, and smirked. Her body posture was quickly adjusted and she managed to push herself off and was quick to get the speed she needed. Melanie was quick and calm as she rounded the turns and soon left the boys behind. Mai stood next to Yasuhara and glanced at him curiously.

"How did they buy it?"

"It's all in the eyes and tone of the voice. I just hope Melanie has a quick plan because it looks like she's lost some momentum."

Sure enough, when Mai glanced back out to the ice, Mel was almost within grabbing range. They all could see her peer behind her shoulder and gasp. As she took the next turn, she did something that startled them all.

"Yop!"

And in a flash, she fell to her knees and ducked. There were startled yelps as all four of the boys flipped over the fallen girl, and landed painfully on the ice. Melanie was quick to jump back to her feet and skate back to the group.

"Has it been three minutes?"

"Yes it has! We won the challenge."

It was then that they also noticed the glaring women sitting on the benches.

"Yep, they recognized us too." Madoka growled.

"Let's go!"

A/N: I hope you guys really liked this chapter. And I also offer you my deepest apologies. This winter break hasn't been the best one and has kept me busy. But we're almost done and I am going to try my best to get z written and up tomorrow, just for you all. So, here's the moment we've been waiting for; the long list of people to thank. I'll make it easy first. I would like to thank everyone who has favorite/liked /alert this story. It makes me really happy to know you love it. Also, I would like to thank everyone who has added me to their favorite/alert list as an author. I really try to not let you all down. And finally, all of my reviewers who I will mention in no particular order. *take in deep breath* Thank you; Conejo-san, Krissy2lip, cfaithcsf, tohru78, xSaphirexRosesxFanx, Hodgeheg, Jun-Shang88, Jade Starlight, xDStar, sakura2112, CrossPixie-Kiki, lalaloo, Moons-chan, Ayjah, iZabella D.P, Queria, Funhause64, Galaticexplorer12, idea4u, Ete Soleils, melodyann75, thearistocrat, MarisaKamy, lil whit, ChuluSempai18, Lien-chan, yoyo, sumi20, Mai Taniyamaa (omg! Mai is real! :D ), Traumerei, monstergirljinx, Natalie Field, horrorfanaddict, no name (really there wasn't a name, but I wanted two thank them), Pancake Monster rawrr, Saukra Ichigo Morihiko, Lunar wolf maiden, Akitay, DruidRaven2090, Aimi-chan, Haruno Marina, xxAngelicDreams, purple.y goodness, MetsubouRaikami, GhostHunt13, GhostRumble, Dunhaveaname, Takeuchinana, Fire Kitty2812, AshDash, BloodyXan-Xan, RaixBishop, Rainaxiguanas, and Completelyinawe.

If I missed you and you KNOW you reviewed, I'm terribly sorry. It's just that I'm up late and scrolling through 14 pages to give thanks. I will never ever ever forget the love and support I get from you guys. ALSO- if there is one you ABSOLUTELY would love to see written, give it to me. I am going to use Zoo for 'z' but I will be willing to go back and add in a chapter/letter just for you if you want to see it done. I won't do a bunch, maybe two or three, but it might be a bit before I get back to you. Once again, I always love you guys, and if you like Ouran High School Host Club, please check my story out! I think/hope you all will like that too!

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