Chilling At the Hot Springs

A car drove along a mountain road. Besides a passing car every now and then there were no other cars on the road. The driver of the car was Tsukune. He drove on in silence along the mountain. After making sure that the road continued straight for a while longer he turned his head to look at the passenger side. In the passenger sit was Moka sleeping, her head leaned against the window. Though her long, silver hair block Tsukune's view of her face from his angle he could see it in her reflection on the window. "So cute" Tsukune thought to himself.

The both of them needed a vacation. Moka had just finished mid-term exams and Tsukune had just returned from overlooking construction of the company's German branch building. Thanks to Mizore's research they had found a small hot springs resort that not only had a couples area but accommodations for monster including vampires.

It took a few mere hours to get there and by the time they arrived Moka had awakened. They checked in without a problem and head to their room to unpack. "So what do you want to do…rest?" Tsukune asked. Before answering Moka looked out the window, it was early afternoon. "Let's go to the hot springs" she answered sheepishly "Now?" "Why not most people tend to go during the evening or late at night…if we go now there will be a higher chance we can be alone" she said inquisitively. Having no reason to disagree the two of them headed to the hot springs.

At the hot springs kiosk Tsukune caught the attention of one of the clerks "What can I help you with today?" the clerk asked in a cheerful voice. "Ah can you tell us were the entrance to the couple's hot spring" Tsukune asked "ah Yes just go pass the desk and make a right continue on till you reach the end of the hall...the last three doors are for couples" the clerk said. The eyes of the clerk shifted to Moka who was standing next to Tsukune "You want herbal solution for your bath correct" the clerk said. "Ah yes I was actually about to ask you that" Tsukune said with a little laugh. "Well I notice that your lover has those dark red eyes that vampires have so I thought it fit to ask." The clerk replied. Moka who was slightly blushing spoke up "You have served vampires before?" "A few times…enough to know what they require to bathe in the hot springs" the clerk smiled. After receiving the herbal solution the two of them head off to the hot springs.

Being the first to disrobe Tsukune headed out of the changing room. He opened the bag the herbal solution was in and waited for it to take effect. Once the solution had done its job Tsukune got in and sat down on the far side of the spring. Soon after the door to the changing room open once again and Moka stepped out with a towel covering her body.

Tsukune did his best to keep his eyes on her face, but like many other men he could not stop from lowering his gaze. As Moka came up to him she noticed what he was doing. "TSUKUNE…YOU PERVERT…I HATE PERVERTS" Moka said as she turn her head to the side with disgust. Taken aback by Moka's outburst Tsukune did not reply. Suddenly Moka turned to face him again but with a smile on her face. Realizing that it was a joke Tsukune let out a sigh "Jezz Moka you had be going for second". "Sorry but I remembered when we first joined the newspaper club…I couldn't resist teasing you" she replied.

Positioning herself next to Tsukune she took off the towel and placed it on the dry ground behind her. She then proceeded to sit down next to Tsukune, their shoulders touching. Moka extended her left hand and grabbed Tsukune's right hand intertwining their fingers. They sat there for awhile enjoying each other's company. By chance Moka looked down at their hands. She became focused on the scars on his knuckles. The scars were faded and hard to see but they where there. Moka shifted her vision to the scars on his chest. Tsukune could sense a hint of sadness coming from Moka. Seeing what she was looking at, he as about to speak but Moka interrupted. "I know what you're going to say that these scars aren't my fault…but let's be real…If you hadn't stayed at Yokai then you wouldn't have gotten this scars and the only reason why you stayed was because of me and the other girls…but…" Moka paused for a second to raise her free hand to place it on Tsukune's chest. "…This scars show your dedication to stay with us no matter what happened to you…and I…I am glad you are with me right now" Moka became quite and leaded up against Tsukune. Tsukune in turn twisted his torso toward Moka and hugged her. Through the mental link that they shared he sent her all his positive feelings. Moka smiled and closed her eyes as they continued to embrace each other.

The afternoon gave way to night and both Moka and Tsukune left the hot springs to enjoy some other activities that the resort offered. There just so happened to be a pong table not being used. Taking opposite positions of the table they readied themselves for their game. Tsukune served. To summarize their game wasn't a calm, relaxing pong game. Moka and Tsukune held back their strength but not their speed. As soon as Tsukune hit the pong ball it went flying to the other end at speeds no human eye could follow. Moka however easily returned the ball to Tsukune's side. The game continued on without either one tiring. Bystanders both human and monster could not see anything below the shoulder of the arm the two were using. Their game caught the attention of many. Kids and teenagers who were playing the arcade games actually pried themselves away from their games to watch. Even the resort workers couldn't help making extended glances at the two playing. The game continued for an hour before it ended. The reason why it ended was not because someone got a point or they got too bored of playing. It was because Moka's paddle broke right after her serve. Even though they held back their strength the speed at which they were going wore out the paddle to its breaking point.

Feeling sorry for breaking the paddle Tsukune apologized to the resort staff and offered to repay for a replacement. Lucky the staff was very forgiving and told Tsukune he didn't have to pay.

After having dinner the two guests returned to their room. Moka had remained quite since Tsukune had apologized. Deciding to take action Tsukune spoke up. "Is something the matter" Moka was laying out the futon when he asked. She looked up at him then back at her task. "I broke the paddle I should have to be the one to apologize" The room was silent before Tsukune burst out laughing. Moka had a confused shocked look on her face. "Sorry but it's not like you, a prideful woman worry about something like that" "In the past I wouldn't…but remember I am now the combination of both inner and outer Moka…most of the time my thoughts don't conflict with each other but other times…I'm so split between two different thoughts or possible actions that I don't do anything…You know that outer Moka would apologize greatly but the Inner Moka would just have said sorry and left" Tsukune had stopped laughing and now had a concerned look. He walked over to Moka and sat down next to her. After putting his arm over her shoulder he spoke " I'm sorry…I realized that in your case things aren't as simple as they are for other people…having both sets of memories as well as both sets of ideas and personalities pushed into one isn't exactly a common thing"

"Yea and I want to honor both decisions but I can't always do that" Moka said Tsukune was quiet for a few seconds. "Well as much as I want to help it's something you need to figure out for yourself" Moka nodded already coming to that conclusion herself. "…but I'll be here to support you" Tsukune finished. Moka smiled "Have I told you how much I love you" Moka said cuddling up next to Tsukune "Oh I think you have but you can tell me again" " hmm how about I show you" Moka suddenly pressed her lips against Tsukune's who enjoyed the moment even though he was taken by surprise.

(A/N) Finally another chapter is done. While I was typing this story up a thought came to me. As some of you know the main story will continue under a different story name. I will till you now that it takes place ten years after the defeat of the Alucard beast. Though in the extra chapters the passing of time is subtly mentioned I feel like more can written about the lives of our heroes before the ten years are up. So what I am going to ask you the viewers to do is send me ideas about what you want me to write about (through PM). Make sure that your requests are detailed enough so I can understand what you want. (I'm not you so I might take the story in a direction you do not want) With that said I can't do every request either because it will conflict with what I have planned or for other reasons that I can't think of right now. No lemons since this is under Teen rating. That all for now and thank you for reading.