Me: Well, I'm low on ideas, which makes me low on inspiration, so...ya...if you don't think this is up to par with the other chapters, you know why.

DB: It would be easier if he got requests. Don't be afraid to send them in. The worst he can do is say no.

Me: Also, This is close to the end of the month, and since I'm saving the last day for a certain pairing, only one more after this. So, if you really want one, send it in. Unless you read the reviews beforehand and someone already sent one in. Anyways, enjoy if it's any good.

DB ran through the forest to escape what would most assuredly be his demise. He didn't dare look back, as it would spell doom for him He's learned from other people's mistakes in horror stories when they look back. Whatever was chasing him landed in front of him, and he quickly changed direction, almost unnaturally fast. The fear in his eyes were evident. They widened when he seen where he was headed. A cliff and he would have no way to escape his pursuer. He looked either way and the brush was to thick for him to go somewhere else. He slid to a stop at the edge of the cliff and looked over the edge and he seen several pointy rocks over a mile down. He weighed his options. He could either face the one chasing him, and die for sure, or jump and possibly survive. He heard a branch snap and seen the eyes of the one he had been running from. DB's eyes widened even more in fear. He had faced bandits, monsters of various forms, unruly citizens, those who wished to overthrow the empire, demons, and even the occasional lawyer. But, none of them compared to what he had to face now.

It was his girlfriend. And he had forgotten her birthday. He was sweating profusely as Wan began approaching him. She made her walk towards him slow. "You know why I'm chasing you, don't you?"

DB gulped as he slowly nodded. "Would it help if I said that I'm truly sorry?"

"Not a chance." She stopped a few feet away.

"What if I promise to make it up to you b-"

"No." DB's breathing increased as he took a look over the edge, thinking that it may be a better choice. "If you can give me a true, reasonable answer as to why or how you forgot, I'll think about going easy on you. You have ten seconds."

"Bandit attacks!"

"There were none for two whole weeks."

DB racked his brain for an answer. He sighed and said, "I'm just a foolish male who can't remember the difference between a chopstick and a regular stick."

"not a good answer. Time's up."

DB cringed as Wan lunged, and he regretted forgetting.

training hall, an hour later

The Furious Five and two thirds of the Wu sisters were waiting for the two warriors that weren't there. The doors suddenly opened, and DB entered with several scratches all over him and his clothes ripped to where they were almost falling off his body and his eyes were filled with terror. He limped a few more steps in before falling to the ground and groaning from said fall. "I'm never forgetting her birthday again."

Su chuckled. "I would hope not."

"Is she like that to anyone who forgets her birthday?"

"Only her boyfriend."

DB chuckled before cringing in pain. "I feel so special."

Wan then walked in and sat down next to DB, smiling. "Now I forgive yo for forgetting my birthday. Just don't ever do it again."

"I won't." He rolled over and smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too. Now, do you want me to take you to your room so you can rest up?"

DB shook his head. "Not right now. I'd like to wait until some of the soreness leaves."

"Alright." She kissed him on the cheek, causing him to groan in pain. "I really did a number on you."

"That you did."

the next day

DB was walking with a limp after what happened and he had some bandages over the worse places. He still smiled at Wan when he entered the kitchen. "Hey, Wan, would you like to head out to the meadow today?"

"Are you sure you can make it in your position?"

DB smirked. "I once fought off thirty enemies with a broken arm, broken leg, and more cuts than this. A little walk in this condition ain't nothing."

"Well, alright. We can head out after breakfast." DB nodded and sat down and gratefully recieved his bowl.

meadow

The two of them were laying in the meadow, staring at the sky, occasionally kissing one another. They both smiled contently. DB closed his eyes. "This is a wonderful day."

"It sure is."

"And, I have something that will make it better."

"Oh?" Wan turned to face him. Without opening his eyes, he pulled out a hand-made wooden box. When Wan opened it, there was a necklace. "What's this for?"

"It's a late birthday gift. Read the back."

Wan lifted it up to be able to read it. "Dear Wan, though I may forget things often, I will never forget my love for you." She smiled and a tear of happiness slid down her cheek and got soaked into her mask. She looked down at DB and said, "Thank you. This is the best gift ever. When did you get this made?"

DB sighed. "I had made it before your birthday and intended on giving it to you on your birthday, but then I forgot."

Wan raised an eyebrow. "How could you make this, then forget my birthday?"

DB sighed. "Informant gave me several reports I needed to fill out, and I worked so long on them I got sleep deprived and eventually, it slipped my mind."

"Then why didn't you say that instead of giving lousy excuses?"

DB opened his eyes and stared directly into hers, and, with full sincerity, said, "Because. No matter what happens in my life, nothing should ever come before you and your special day. Even if my life were on the line, I should always give priority to you, your problems, and your special days."

Wan was speechless. So, instead of words, she gave him a kiss. One filled with more love than any she had given him before. DB wrapped his arms around her and puled her over him. She finally broke the kiss. "I love you. Now, more than ever before."

DB shrugged. "I just spoke the truth, as you deserve that and more."

"You are such a romantic."

DB smirked. "Well, what do you expect from the greatest coyote to ever live."

Wan chuckled. "You certainly are the best." She then rolled off him, but snuggled up to his side as his arm wrapped around her, and the two eventually fell asleep in that position, both smiling.

Me: Well, I got a boost of inspiration at the end.

DB: Question. How was there a me in there when I was here the entire time?

Me: Stunt double. Every good author has one for their OC.

DB: Alright. Well, thank you for not letting me get hurt. Review all you readers!