Hello everyone, first I wanted to tell you that I did post up chapter 36 before but I took it down because I was not happy with it, so I hope you enjoy this version more if you did get the chance to read it before. Anyway I got lots of goodies in this chapter that I hope you will enjoy!

Also guest from chapter 35, do you want Nagisa to be the star of Minako's assassination plan? Because Korosensei knows he's a boy and no offense to Nagisa but his cuteness doesn't phase the pervy octopus. Is that what you were talking about or was it something else?

I do not own Assassination Classroom, also two things the manga right now is in the 'oh my god' zone. I have so many mix feelings right now along with overwhelming sadness at one what happen to a certain class member and two that the manga is coming to an end. As for the second things, does anyone else think episode five seemed a little rush?

She was kissing Karma-kun! Feeling his lips press against her, his hands carefully grasped her arms as if unsure what he should do with them. Relaxing into the kiss, Minako could feel her mind go to mush, she should worry about being spotted but who cared anymore. This was nice, a kiss with Karma was just what a girl wanted and needed. Pulling away from him with a slight blush, Minako smiled at the red-head. "We should probably go," she said before the thought could leave her.

Smirking, he nodded, "Alright…or we could go somewhere more private," he said amused.

Smiling at him she shook her head, "As enticing as that offer is and it's very enticing mind you, if we intend to keep this secret we need to keep up appearances. It's gonna look mighty suspicious if we disappear right after Nagisa saw us, Korosensei will no doubt get curious and make it all that much harder for us to keep secret. Unless you feel ready to let the class know there is a mutual likeness," she said gesturing between the two of them.

Looking down at her Karma's smirk soften to a smile, "Maybe instead of mutual likeness we just go to boyfriend and girlfriend," he said casually. Getting a look of surprise from Minako, he shrugged and scratched the back of his head, "This mutual likeness is rather awkward to say and it sounds a bit like a joke when its said aloud. We can keep the same rules and all, we don't have to do the full on couple thing till after the octopus bites the dust," he told her with a shrug.

Watching him, Minako frowned, "What about Gakushū?" she asked him. She couldn't exactly say she hated him but she wasn't near liking him. He was in this grey zone. While in that grey zone it meant he could potentially mean something and if she had a boyfriend anything that happened was cheating.

She did not ever, ever want to cheat.

Looking at her with some surprise, he raised an eyebrow, "You're on a first name basis?" he asked.

Frowning, Minako sighed, "Yeah…I have something I need to tell you. At the athletic festival, when I went to see the chairman I ran into him. The chairman did something horrible to his foreigner squad and I wanted to make sure Gakushū was alright. I don't wish his father on my worst enemy. Anyway he argued and I argued…then during that he confessed to me and then…kissed me," she said awkwardly, she was kind of afraid Karma would take it badly.

Watching her Karma had an unreadable expression, "…So…he got the nerve to confess?" he asked rather lightly. He didn't seem angry or surprise. He seemed rather mellow to it all. Giving him a slow nod she waited for him to continue on, "Well, I figured he would soon…just didn't expect him to do it like that. Did you slap him?" he asked with a cocky smirk.

Giving him a look, Minako shook her head, "No…I was too shock so I just ran away. We talked some more at the gala and he apologized telling me he felt compelled to do it. Because I wouldn't stop saying I hated him. Some other stuff was discussed which got me pissed and later on I figured I would give him a break, I told him we would start over. So he's confessed and he asked since I call you Karma if I would call him Gakushū," she told him.

"So…he's my rival?" he questioned her.

Frowning, Minako shrugged, "I don't know, maybe. I mean I don't hate him like I use to and I do find him attractive but he still pisses me off to no end. He's like in this annoying grey area!" she told actually showing her frustration. The fact she couldn't put him in a category frustrated her to no end, she wanted to know if she liked him or if she just hated him.

If he was in a category then she could get on with her life.

Figure out how to deal with him already.

Watching her quietly Karma sighed and held out his hand for her, "It doesn't matter…in the end it'll all work out. People for centuries have dealt with love triangles, all I'll worry about is me and you and whatever you do with him is between you and him. So let's get back to class Cinderella," he said.

Gazing at him, Minako could feel her heart melting again, "Why do you have to be so mature in this?!" she asked him grasping his hand.

Seriously, normally Karma was an immature brat who made trouble just to make trouble. Yet when it came to what they shared he was just so wise and mature. Meanwhile, Gakushū was as responsible and mature as an adult when it came to him acting normal. But the moment she was throw into the equation he actually began to resemble a real teenage boy, flaws and all.

Smiling, Karma shrugged, "After that milkshake at the zoo I decided I should probably take this serious and I began reading up on relationships. Manga and books…I figured if I want to keep from getting you pissed at me I should learn the proper way to act…at least when it comes to the mature feeling crap, the other ninety percent of the time I'm making your blood pressure skyrocket," he said with a wily little smirk.

Feeling a smile creeping onto her lips, Minako chuckled, "Who said boys don't learn," she said amused.

Nodding he laughed, "Now…what about the boyfriend thing?" he asked her.

Rolling her eyes, she laughed, "Why not, I'll have a boyfriend and a fiancé," she said sarcastically.

Smirking, he peered over, "At least now you really will be a spoiled rich girl," he said teasingly.

Giving him the stink eye, Minako quickly smiled again, "You're lucky you're so cute," she said.

"I would have said devilishly handsome but I'll settle for cute," he said pulling her along.

Laughing, Minako sighed only to feel her heart jump when a cracking sound came from under their feet, looking down quickly Minako gasped, "Oh crap the pit traaaaa~" she said ending in a scream. Falling down to the bottom both Minako and Karma sat in silence, "…This never happened…right?" she asked him looking over for a nod of confirmation.

Groaning, Karma looked up, "…Agreed…but seriously, I really need to learn this crap!" he said.

Laughing, Minako smiled, "You can always join me and Karasuma-sensei!" she told him.

Climbing out of the pit together they rid themselves of any sigh of their little fail. Making it to the class they arrived just in time for Terasaka to sneer at them, "What the hell took you two so damn long?!" he snapped looking rather peeved. Minako was really beginning to worry, he had been a little prickly lately he was actually pretty short with everyone even members of his gang.

Save for Hazama…but only Karma was brave enough to get on her bad side.

Smirking, shoving his hands into his pockets Karma answered him with ease, "We were discussing what kind of dog you were. Minako says Rottweiler but I'm thinking Doberman pinscher…but now that I look at you I'm thinking maybe German Shephard…oddly enough each one originates from Germany," he said enjoying the glare he got.

Opening his mouth looking ready to chew Karma out, Terasaka took a deep breath and just spit on the ground before flipping him off. Watching their pack leader stomp off, Yoshida gave Minako a curious look, "If Terasaka's a doggie does that make us his pack?" he asked her curious.

Smiling, Minako shrugged, "If you want," she told him.

Snickering, Muramatsu grinned at her, "What dogs are we then?" he asked amused.

Laughing, Minako pointed over to Yoshida, "With Yoshida-kun's hairstyle your definitely going to be a Komondor, Itona is nothing else but a Pomeranian! He's super cute and at times super annoying. Then with your hair, hmm, Golden Retriever!" she said ruffling Mimura's hair.

Smiling, Yada blinked when she realized someone was left out, "What about Hazama?" she questioned her curiously.

Laughing, Minako pointed to the rather scary witchy girl, "Hazama-chan can only be a cat…since she only follows the sway of her tail!" she told them amused.

Frowning, said girl seemed to think those words over before she smirked, "…I like that, I might actually not put a curse on you tonight," said Hazama.

Nodding with a bright smile, it quickly wilted when Minako took a moment to take in Hazama's words, "Wait what? You put curses on me? Why?!" she cried alarmed.

Smirking, Hazama leaned in close, "So I could see the fear in your eyes!" she said going dark.

Sighing, Minako looked to the ground, "I am most definitely having nightmares tonight," she said.

Karasuma was putting the class through an obstacle course while she battled him one on one with her sword, he apparently did know how to fence. He really was a freaking superhuman. Sighing, Minako stretched her muscles as she watched him direct everyone through it. Today he was splitting the class up into small groups about six people to each group. While one group went through the other groups would be helping make the course more difficult. Some people were shooting paint ball guns while others would be just maneuvering some moveable parts.

Going through her last set of stretched she pulled her ribbon free and used it to tie her hair back in a high ponytail as Karasuma came toward her rolling up his sleeves. Pulling out her sword, she smiled, "Should I put on the Korosensei sleeve?" she asked.

Shaking his head, he smiled, "It'll be alright, now same rules as always," he said.

Nodding, Minako gave him a salute before sliding into position. Holding up her sword at the ready she waited for Karasuma to pull out his own. Crossing blades, Minako study her teacher for a moment taking in the silence save for the cheers and jeers of the class as they went through the course. She would have liked to join them but she could be more of a benefit to them through sword. That's all that matter to her right now, that she didn't hold the class back.

Narrowing her eyes, Minako made the first move. Soon all she heard was her own breathing and the sound of clashing metal as the swords crossed. Forgetting the rest of the world she focused on her immediate surroundings and Karasuma. It was time to show him she was meant for this class, she knew he hadn't said anything in a long time but that nagging thought was still in her head.

Slashing through the air, she spun around Karasuma-sensei with him parrying and blocking each of her strikes like the pro he was. Grimacing, Minako threw more of her weight into her strikes and was pleased to find she was finally pushing Karasuma-sensei back. Ducking under his strike, Minako had to roll out of the way for his next barrage of attacks.

Meanwhile, while Minako became completely absorbed in her battle a couple of the student watched from afar, "She's getting better," said Rio with a smile, turning back and landing multiple hits on Terasaka who yelled out a string of curses.

Nodding, Nagisa watched her curious, "Karasuma-sensei keeps giving her new weapons to test and I have to admit she seems to pick them up pretty well. I mean her first couple of days with the whip were a disaster but when we went up against Shiro she seemed to have it under control," he said.

Snorting, Rio grinned, "Oh I still remember her pulling that branch down on top of herself! That was hilarious, oh and when she got the whip stuck in the tree…ah I can still see her cursing and straining trying to pull it out before Karasuma-sensei got back," she said laughing.

"I liked it when she nearly choked doggie to death," said Karma weighing in.

"Your all wrong, the best mess up was when she shot off her bow accidently nearly blowing Terasaka up," said Megu smirking.

"No, no, no, Minako best fail was when she tripped and shot off one of those exploding arrows into the tree and most of it fell down on top of doggie!" said Maehara sniggering.

Halting his pursuit, Terasaka whipped around and glared at everyone, "WHY THE HELL IS IT ONLY FUNNY WHEN I GET HURT!" he barked.

Looking at him, everyone smiled and aimed their guns, "Just is," said Itona darting to hide behind him right as the hail of crossfire went off splattering the taller boy in paint.

Growling, Terasaka reached up and wiped his face free of paint from Karma's face shots, "…I hate you all," he griped rubbing the already swelling bumps, walking the rest of the way through the course.

After that a loud grating sound of metal on metal ranged through the yard followed by a thump, looking back everyone was surprised to see Minako pointed her sword at Karasuma's chest with him completely disarmed. Although no one looked nearly as surprised at Minako who seemed to be in shocked over her little victory. "What just happened?" she asked.

Smiling, Karasuma grabbed the blade gently and pointed it away, "You spotted a mistake I made and struck, just as I intended for you to do. I wanted to make sure you were paying attention because it looked like you were zoning out," he said walking over to his blade. Picking it up, he held it at the ready, "Now…once more," he said his evil smile surfacing.

Blinking in surprise, Minako let her own smile come and this time with more gusto the blonde began to dance around Karasuma-sensei the blade in her hand becoming an extension of her arm. The two locked in a graceful deadly tango. "Maybe I should take up sword…it almost looks like they're dancing," said Hinano watching Karasuma throw Minako back. "…Plus Minako's right swords are cool!" she said with a grinned. She would get her own sword and make it super cute.

Like her it would be sweet and deadly!

"Don't put bows on your sword Hinano," said Rio laughing.

"Nope! Already cemented in my mind!" she said happily.

The roof was where he conducted his business, at least his business of sensitive nature. The business he didn't want his father to know about. Something his friends came to known, when he called people to the roof it was considered off record and not to be repeated within the walls of school. Sitting with his back against the chain-link fence, Asano waited for the right moment to speak.

It was the first step to him and Minako, he just kept telling himself that.

If he wanted anything to go well between them, then his friends had to get along better with Minako because friends were a big part of the relationship. He would try to get along with her friends as well but…yeah, no. Not even for her could he tolerate Class E, especially Akabane the red-head bastard that tried to usurp his power despite the fact that he was inferior. As if he could ever handle the mantel of number one.

That slacker probably thought it was just so easy. He went through life not caring about duties or living up to the expectations set for him by others who didn't tolerate failure. He just studied because he felt like it, he didn't care. He knew Akabane's situation, he was a wealthy only child who got to do whatever he wanted. His parents just trounced around the world all lovey-dovey leaving him at home to do whatever he damn well please. They didn't give Akabane goals that he had to succeed or else.

Unlike Akabane, he had expectations to live up too.

Feeling his mind drifting off to daydreams of defeating that jerk he snapped back when Araki spoke, "So Asano…what did you bring us up here for? You got a new plan to take down Class E?" he asked.

Seeing his nervous expression, Asano could see him glancing nervously between him and Seo, yeah, even without him saying anything he just knew. He really was good at picking up the small cues that was why he was the second to be let in on the secret. There were other factors but the major one was the fact that he was always able to pick up on the small stuff. When he started looking around for friends that had been his main reason for considering him a comrade. He got good grades but he also had skills beyond that, they all had skills beyond their grade.

Araki could read people.

Ren was a people person...mostly with girls but he could charm boys too.

Koyama had a way of getting answers…mostly through freaking people out.

Seo was just filled with confidence, some would argue it wasn't a skill but he disagreed.

They were his friends, people he chose to stand by his side. His father had his suggestions but Asano wanted to choose his own friends. His life didn't revolved around being the perfect student. Taking a deep breath he looked at his friends who watched him. Seo was looking impatient while Koyama watched him wearily, no doubt wanting a break from Class E. Ren was smiling his normal easygoing smile, a look of encouragement in his eyes. While Araki looked worried.

Sighing he stood up and scowled, "I have to tell you all something, especially you Seo," he said letting his gaze fall on said boy. Seeing the familiar look of annoyance touch Seo, Asano spoke quickly, he wouldn't hesitate because this was something he wanted. He liked Minako, he wanted to win her affections someday so telling his friends about her should be easy.

Right?

Seeing their expectant stares, he gritted his teeth, no this wasn't easy. Even if he did like Minako it didn't change the fact that he had a reputation. One that consist of girls chasing him, not the other way around. Minako should chase him, not him her. However it was him chasing her because she had a thing for the red-headed devil she went to class with. Sighing, he crossed his arms and just told them, "I like Suzuki, Minako. My father engaged us to each other but we both have intentions of stopping this marriage from happening…but I want to have a relationship with her," he said.

Frowning, Seo watched him, "…So does that make us rivals," he asked a look on his face that said he wasn't sold on the idea of fighting against him. After all he had yet to win when they battled each other, he often tried to best him in means of scores but he never did. Asano personally thought Seo should try taking down Koyama and the others before aiming for him. There was such a thing as biting off more than you can chew.

Seo was ambitious though, another one of his traits Asano admired.

Opening his mouth to tell him to give up, not because he wanted Minako all to himself but more because he was genuinely concerned if he didn't the blonde would finally attack. He was beaten to the punch by Ren though. Clapping his hand on Seo's shoulder, Ren smiled at him, "Seo…I tell you this has your friend stop chasing Minako. She hates you, literally hates you. It is not her putting up a front because she sort of likes you, she down right hates you. And if you continue your pursuit of her I'm very concerned you're not going to show up at school some day because she finally did you in. I'm gonna wake up and find you on the news. They'll talk about a half burnt corpse left in a ditch…with your teeth smashed out. There will barely be enough for a DNA test…and there will be no justice for you. Even if everyone knows she did it her brother and father will make it so she gets off scotch free because one, Izaya's that smart and two, Mori is that rich," he told him informatively.

Sitting in silence, Araki grimaced, "That's…oddly specific?" he said concerned.

"She's not that hard to read once you get to know her," Ren countered.

Sitting still for a moment Seo began to stutter out a defense before, Ren talked over him again, "Part of the reason she wants to burn San Francisco to the ground is because you lived there for a year. She hates you Seo so move on. Beside you don't like her either…you just think she's pretty. You know I'm telling the truth too. I mean really think about it," he said.

Floundering slightly, Seo finally sighed and slumped over hanging his head reluctantly, "Alright, I get it, I give up on her already," he muttered.

Frowning, Araki gazed over to Ren, "What's the other reason she wants to burn down San Francisco? You said Seo is only one reason. Also why burn, I mean seriously what is her deal with fire…I mean that little guy gave Asano-kun a mini fire extinguisher? I didn't even know those existed!" he cried.

Smiling, Ren looked over, "The other reason is her sister Makoto, she's a bit of a health nut and Minako chooses to blame that on San Francisco. She considers them responsible for vegans, as for fire. Don't ask me why, because no one knows…I don't even think she knows why she likes fire, maybe even loves it," he said seriously.

"Yet another trait to add to her list of psycho," said Koyama speaking up.

Looking over together with everyone, Asano frowned, "I figure I would tell you all because I intend on making her my girlfriend in high school…I thought I should give you some time to get use to the idea," he said pointedly to Koyama.

Getting a raised eyebrow from him, he and the others watched Koyama look between them all with a confused expression, "Why are you all looking at me like that?" he asked confused.

Frowning, Araki scratched his cheek, "Um, well because you hate foreigners," he said awkwardly.

"What! No I don't!" he cried out.

Peering at him, Ren smiled, "You were always so weary of Asano before you got to know him," he pointed out.

Smiling as well, Araki nodded in agreement, "Plus when those four foreigners showed up you were pretty skittish around them," he said.

Nodding, Seo scowled, "Plus I remember you always acting like Minako was diseased and disgusting, whenever someone would talk about her you go on a rant wondering why people like her," he said.

Scowling, Koyama glared at them all, "You know, its guys like you that make her hated by the female population I mean she's not a freaking goddess and everyone has their own definition of beauty! Yes, she's a moderately pretty girl but she's not my type! As for me being weary of Asano…he's intimidating at first alright! Plus you're always doing stuff that no fourteen year old should be able to do. Then for the foreigners who the hell wasn't scared of them?!" he asked them.

"Well I guess…but you still seem particularly distrustful of Minako," said Ren.

Glaring at them all, Koyama looked around, "You do remember I use to sit next to her when she was in Class A right?" he asked annoyed.

"Yeah, she was with us for a short while. Although she spent more time in the hospital than with us, she only lasted a little over a half semester, then it was Class C and then E," said Seo.

Standing up, Koyama nodded his face going pale, "Well I sat next to her when she was in our class…the things she muttered under her breath," he said looking horrified. Standing quiet for a couple of seconds, he shook his head, "I decided I never wanted to get on her bad side, and I just can't see how anyone could find her attractive…she's freaking evil…oh wait I guess that's why you like her. Well whatever if you intend to make her your girlfriend then I would like a list of what and what not to do when around her…Ren get on that," he said sitting back down.

Snorting in amusement, Ren look over with a grinned, "Just don't be Seo, don't talk bad about her friends and family, and always carry around a lighter…if the lighter fails, just be able to run faster than Seo," he said amused.

"Got it," said Koyama.

"Shut up," griped Seo getting a laugh from everyone.

Going quiet that was when the lunch bell rang telling them it was time to go back to class. Getting up they all started toward the door. Lagging behind slightly, Ren grabbed Asano's shoulder before he left the rooftop with the others, "Are you doing anything tonight?" he asked him.

Frowning, Asano shook his head, "All I'll have tonight is studying and go over what to do at the waltz class tomorrow," he told him.

Smiling, Ren nodded, "Well now you do," he said clapping his shoulder heading for the stairs.

"That would be?" asked Asano.

"We're going to a club to be Minako's escort. Izaya commanded this of me and you can use this as an opportunity to get closer with Minako, without Karma around. Plus she'll be in quite a good mood considering there will be lots of music," he said giving him a wink.

Gazing at him surprised, Asano smirked, "I need to buy some clothes," he said.

Damn it her wrist hurt. Grimacing, Minako rubbed her left wrist as she waked side by side with Rio, "I'm going to have to switch to my right for a while," she grumbled. The force that Karasuma stuck, he made her bones feel like they were rattling. He really was too strong! Even with possibility of switching hands she would still ache, his strikes made you feel like your bone could bruise.

Laughing, Rio grabbed her left hand and began to rub it soothingly, "Good thing you're ambidextrous, you can give your wrist a rest!" she said amused.

"Yeah, but I'm not all that good with my right…which is really weird. I write with my right but get real sloppy when I write with my left. However, when I shoot or fence with my right it's not a strong a my left…think there's something wrong with my brain?" joked Minako.

Laughing, Rio shrugged, "Yeah, but I thought that before I got to know you!" she joked.

Nodding, Minako grinned, "So what did you think of Kou's band, I sent you his website? Did you listen to some of his songs?" she asked slyly.

At once the faux-blonde's eyes lit up, "I did, I even bought their latest CD, managed to snag the very last one. Kou is pretty good…still don't really remember him though. He wasn't that scrawny guy that use to follow me around is he? The hair is really familiar…just the mop is a lot more stylish now," she said straining to remember.

Smiling, Minako gave her another nod, "That's Kou, he always came to you with questions. He liked hearing you answer him. He also use to get into fights with Karma. Kou was Karma's Nagisa before Nagisa…just he didn't dress him up as a girl…just made him look like a fool," she told her.

Kou got around, he got along with just about anyone. People who wasn't even in his class loved him, Minako could remember on the playground everyone wanted to play with Kou. Although Karma just liked to fight him because he was the only dumb enough to repeatedly fight him. He seemed to never get the hint that Karma was stronger than him, no amount of bruises ever swayed him.

Arriving at the house, Minako went to unlock the door but was surprised when the door just pushed open, did Simon forget to close the door? Pushing it open Minako stepped in with Rio and when they got to the living room she was pretty sure she had a heart attack. Dropping all their things, Rio and Minako laid witness to the mother of all messes. The living room was trashed blood was here and there in smudges and pretty much everything was broken.

In the middle of it all, sat three adults.

Makoto, Izaya, and Simon. Makoto had out the first aid kits and was trying to patch up Simon and Izaya who looked like they had been through a meat grinder. "WHAT THE HELL!" shouted Minako starling all three of them.

"Damn," said Rio looking around stunned.

Jumping up Makoto sighed in relief, "Oh finally! I have no idea what I'm doing, you were always the one who took care of Psycho McGee when he came back from his fights!" she said running over to them shoving a first aid kit into her hands before pushing her toward the duo.

Looking around the wreaked living room, Rio followed both girls toward the grimacing boy, "What happen…also hey Simon, your looking…" she said not really sure how to end the sentence.

Growling, Minako stomped over to her cousin and brother, kicking away glass from the coffee table mixed with the T.V. she slammed the kit down and went to work. Simon had to have stiches, none were too bad but some were too deep to heal on their own. She had to moped up lots of blood and at least bandaged six lashes and stitched four. Izaya was mostly covered in bruises his right eye swelling shut with his bottom lip busted. He was breathing a little funny but from what she could see his ribs weren't broken. Probably just cracked but he would still be going to the hospital for an X-ray.

Watching her work in silence fury, Rio gazed at both boys, "So…what this a stupid macho male thing or just a stupid male thing?" she asked.

Grimacing, Izaya shrugged while Simon looked away. Sighing, Makoto spoke up, "Twiddle dee and Twiddle dum saw each other and enter a yell match that evolved into a fist fight. As you can see from our living room it was action movie worthy…also serious, Simon where did you learn to fight. I know Izaya learned because he wants to be Minako's ultimate defender plus he's running street gangs and all that but that doesn't explain you," she said explaining it all before getting curious.

Glowering, Izaya stood up holding his ribs, "Go to the studio Makoto, you have songs to record," he said sternly his glare sharpening. Opening her mouth to argue, she quickly clamped it shut and just glared at Izaya before letting her gaze trail over to Minako. Looking away guilty, Minako could feel her sister's lingering stare before finally let out a terse fine and left the house.

Looking back when the door finally slammed shut. Minako scowled and Izaya, "Do you have to be so rude to her?" she asked.

Getting up, Izaya glared her down, "What part of he's not allowed here do you not get?! I put up with it for years but its time you stop already!" Izaya barked.

Glaring, Minako squared her shoulder and clenched her fist, "Why because he's an assassin?" she asked annoyed. It was time this crap ended. She would not let her family be broken anymore, Mama was no doubt disappoint with them all. Izaya and Papa for letting this drift happening. Makoto and her for not arguing against it more.

Seeing Izaya's jaw clench, he looked over to Simon who stared him back down, "Don't look at me, I didn't tell her. It's not like it's something I'm going to brag about. Beside don't seem so surprised, you've always known she was going to find out someday and I told you if she ask me I'm going to tell her," he said, "Besides why don't you let her in on your secrets!" he snapped.

At that Izaya's glare darken, shaking he look ready to launch into another attack before turning back at the last minute, "Rio go upstairs," he barked.

Watching him, she shook her head, "No, I'm well aware of everything that's gone on and there's no point in me going up because Minako will talk to me about it. We share everything so I'll know soon enough!" she said with a smirk in place.

Growling, Izaya kicked what was left of the coffee table over, "Yes, show aggression because that's never not worked," said Minako sarcastically.

Sighing, he turned back, "Do you have to be just like me all the time?" he asked.

Crossing her arms, Minako gave her elder brother the stink eye, "I'm not like you lots of the time. I mean would never break our family up over something so stupid," she snapped.

"Stupid! Him and Auntie are the reason mom and Usagi are dead! Usagi! Your twin!" he shouted.

"They didn't kill them you idiot and mama was an assassin! She made enemies and she always knew there was a possibility of her past catching up with her. Usagi was unfortunate but the only one at fault is the one who took the job! You blaming Simon and Auntie for everything is stupid! You're just misplacing your anger," she shouted back.

Scowling, Izaya shook his head, "It's dangerous to have them around, I have to keep you safe," he told her annoyed.

Taking a deep breath Minako watched her brother carefully before choosing her words, "Izaya you can't stop reality or fate, besides there's no guarantee that just because their assassins I'll be killed because of that. I can died because of a drunk driver runs off the road, a serial killer decides I fit the profile to be his next victim, or I could get an accidental overdose by a nurse. Believe me the possibilities are endless…locking me up isn't going to protect me, is just going to make me more defiant and possibly more willing to run toward danger…Simon and Auntie aren't a danger to me and Makoto…we've been seeing them behind your back for quite some time and nothing's happened," she told him calmly, there was nothing to save her from because there was no danger.

The only danger she faced was herself and Korosensei's destruction of the earth.

Seeing his silence, Minako straightened up, "Now, me and Rio are going up stairs to get ready. We're going to see a band tonight! No more fighting and I'm not cleaning this mess," said Minako annoyed.

"Minako!" cried Izaya.

Whipping around, Minako glared and pointed at both of them, "No! I'm going out with Rio and you're staying here and cleaning up the mess you made and if I even suspect you two have been fighting I'll punish the lot of you! Don't believe me? Then fight and live to regret it," she threatened.

Clamping his mouth shut, Izaya sighed but said nothing else.

Then with that she turned her back on both guys and made her way upstairs with a snickering Rio at her side, it wasn't till they were safely confined in her bedroom did Rio let her laughter break free, "Damn I feel bad for your future children! You're going to be one tough mama! Which will probably be a good thing if you end up with either Karma or Asano in the future. Their little rats are sure to be as arrogant as them!" she said amused.

Rolling her eyes, Minako headed toward her closet, "You know there's no guarantee Karma will ever accept my feelings and even if he did, who's to say it would last to marriage?" she asked.

Smiling, Rio shrugged, "Nothing says it will just like nothing say it won't. Hell Nagisa could date, I don't know Kanzaki or Kayano up to college but six years later ends up married to me. You could end up marrying someone from your kindergarten class or just someone you haven't met yet. I mean even Hinano has a possible chance of marrying Karasuma-sensei in the far future. Once she comes of age and matures, he could shop around for a young thing and boom he meets an old student and flames begin…the future is open to everything," she said happily.

Looking back, Minako smiled, "I supposed your right, but if Hinano and Karasuma-sensei do get together I fear for the future. Her cutesy nature coupled with his power! Can you say cutest threat to the earth or what!" she asked laughing at the thought.

Grinning, Rio nodded, "Although I think anything Karasuma-sensei produced would be scary, the kid would be able to take down armies at the ripe old age of seven if not six!" she said laughing.

"I wonder what kind of daddy Karasuma-sensei would be. I mean he plays a great teacher, he's gentle but strict, he takes care of us but he's not exactly marshmallow with us. He does respond to my pout though, once I water up my baby blues he does start becoming rather flexible!" she told her looking over at Rio to hear her thoughts on the matter.

Frowning at first Rio quickly began to smirk, "With his boys he'll be totally strict but with his girls they will dominate him, it would be the classic big tough daddy is total mush to his baby girl. I mean if your peepers can help you sway him then it's obvious he'll be weak to his own daughter!" she said laughing before gasping, "Oh, I just thought of something hilarious what if he turns out like that guy from Cuticle Tantei Inaba, Ogino! Super serious government dog but lovey dovey daddy who's a total goofball for his daughter!" she said falling onto her back laughing.

Smiling, Minako headed into her closet, "Well let's change! Also be warned, Ren will be joining us. He always comes to the clubs I go to because of Izaya. He use to try and keep secret but he stopped after the third time. He won't bother us," she told her.

Sighing, Rio smiled, "I guess I never have to worry about you being kidnapped, you always have someone watching you secretly or up front," she said.

Frowning, Minako began to sort through her clothes thinking about that exact comment. That might be a possibility but it didn't change the fact that it was freaking annoying. To never have privacy, oh well, she wouldn't think about it tonight. She got to listen to bands and that was awesome, she loved getting to listen to bands at clubs. Ripping through her closet, Minako room quickly became a disaster scene has clothes went flying out of it. Dresses, shirts, skirts, jackets, and tights flew out with Rio catching a couple asking to borrow them some time.

"You already know you have an open invitation to my closet," she said grabbing a black tank top with the United Kingdom flag printed on the chest surrounded by red glitter.

Nodding, Rio smiled, "You got the best clothes!" she said shifting through the piles.

"Thank Makoto," said Minako.

Her sister was the only reason she had such nice clothes, she was always about fashion and make up. She was the sole reason Minako had any knowledge on that stuff. If not for her she would have been like many girls who grew up without a mom. Forced to endure awkward stages with makeup till someone showed them the proper way to apply makeup.

Sitting on the bed next to Rio, Minako frowned, "…Do you think I should let Makoto in on everything?" she asked her quietly.

Looking over surprised, Rio frowned, "…Personally…yeah. I mean I know it could wreck things for her if she takes it bad but she has a right to the truth as much as you and Izaya…you thinking of telling her?" she asked her curious.

Nodding, Minako fell back onto her bed with a sigh, "I'll tell her soon, just after her movie. I want her to do great on it so it'll open more doors for her. I know what all of this means to her. So I'll tell her after her last day of shooting," she said determined, sitting back up as she cemented it in her mind.

"Sounds like a plan and if you want I'll help you," she said.

Smiling Minako chuckled, "It'll be a little difficult to tell her why you know without giving up the secret, but we're both smart young ladies! We'll find a way," she said sharing a laugh with Rio before something began to dawn on her. Looking over when Rio stopped, "Wait…" she said trailing off and judging Rio's expression she would say the girl was coming to the same conclusion as her.

Frowning, the faux-blonde looked toward her door, "Why didn't he seem all that surprised I knew about your cousin?" she questioned aloud.

Jumping but they both cried out in unison, "IZAYA!" they yelled.

They found him and Simon the middle of cleaning and he took one look at their faces before letting out a heavy sigh. Sending a glare to Simon he leaned heavily on the broom, "What?" he asked, but from his expression Minako had no doubt he knew what they wanted from him.

Putting her hands on her hips, Rio glared at him, "Why weren't you surprised that I knew Simon was an assassin?" she asked him.

Nodding, Minako pointed at her brother, "Tell the truth!" she snapped.

Frowning he looked between the two, "You probably won't believe me saying I assumed you two share everything?" he said. Once they sharpen their glares he sighed and nodded, "Yeah, didn't think so. Well I guess I have to tell you my secret," he said giving Simon a pointed glare.

"Don't give me that look, you wouldn't be able to do that crap if not for me," said Simon sweeping up the glass.

Rolling his eyes, Izaya turned to them both and with a nonchalant expression he said what should have been whispered with a look of alarm, "I regularly hack into our government, along with various others and I came upon the secret of your octopus sensei. Then I made a reluctant call to Simon who confirmed it, seeing how he's an assassin he was contacted to try and off him," he said just so very casually that Minako was beginning to wonder if her brother didn't care about the repercussions.

Sighing, Rio shook her head, "Can I ask why you keep tabs on governments?" she asked.

Going back to his sweeping, Izaya shrugged, "Dad, his business is getting pretty high up. I like to make sure no government is trying to shut him down. I've had to screw with the Americans quite a few times, those bastard get threatened by ideas that seem bigger than them," he said rolling his eyes. Then he frowned, "I had to really dig for that Korosensei tid-bit, but I wanted to know why all those assassins were coming here and I found out," he said.

Gazing at him stunned, Rio shook her head, "You are so a super villain! I mean seriously," she said.

"Why did you let me stay?" asked Minako abruptly.

Looking over, Izaya's gazed soften, "…I know what me and dad do to you…and I'm sorry but I can't help it. It's like a disease, or a sneeze. Anyway…I knew you going to Class E meant you got to be with Rio again and that would mean everything to you. Not only that, that thing promised to never harm the students. I had considering pulling you out after you got sick but I decided to wait a bit longer, turns out to be a better choice of mine. Your hospital visits have gotten a lot less frequent," he said.

Frowning, Minako nodded, "Korosensei keeps me from overexerting myself and that use to be my main problem, I never know when to quit and don't listen to the sighs. He makes me do that, he stops my training and forces me to rest and have days of rest," she told him with a sigh.

"For a science experiment gone wrong he sure is rather helpful isn't he," he said.

Smirking, Rio slid up to Izaya, "Say during your sleuthing in our government you didn't happen to see what brought Korosensei about did you?" she asked with a grin.

Shaking his head, he sighed, "Whatever created him was separate from the government. They've kept their files top secret and besides sharing what your teacher is going to do nothing else can be hacked. So sorry but I don't have any goodie for you Rio," he said frowning.

"Do you know?" asked Minako peering over to Simon.

Gazing at her, Simon gave her a no, "All they gave me and mother was information on what killed him, where he was, places he visited, and just that. For a while I planned on attacking him in a place outside of that school of yours. Everyone was so focused on going to Japan but had failed. I figure even under the guise of visiting you he would still pick up on my bloodlust. I talked to your trainer Karasuma and asked him to convince the octopus to go somewhere I was…but he never was able," he said with a small scowl in place.

"Okay kudos for the original idea, but back off our bounty," said Rio threateningly.

Holding up his hands, Simon smiled, "No worries kiddo, I have no desire to go after the octopus especially since hearing about your claim on him. After that island feat I have no desire to go after him, but if your sensei approves I have no problem sharing what I've learned with the lot of you," he said bending down and picking up a large chunk of table.

"Giving up that bounty so easily…what kind of assassin are you," scoffed Izaya.

Smirking, Simon looked over, "A smart one. They're all quite protective of their bounty, they wish to be the ones to take him out. Even if they had help, they help take out three highly trained assassins," he said, no sarcasm in his voice what so ever.

Sighing, Rio folded her arms, "Unfortunately I was one of the ones who was laid out," she said.

Watching Izaya, Minako frowned, "What are you going to do now? Tell papa?" she asked him fearfully.

Frowning, her elder brother gazed at her for minutes before shaking his head, "No…I'm not going to rat you out," he said reaching over to pat her head. "Like I said, I'm trying to lessen my grip…just don't expect it to happen overnight," he told her.

Watching him, Minako nodded, "Thanks," she told him.

Rio wore a black tank top that had a silver heart design on styled rather elaborately, pairing it with a pair of black cargo short with a leather black studded belt. Along with it she had on black and white striped arm warmers, and on her legs she wore a pair of silver tights with knee high black low-heeled boots, for her hair piece she barrowed one of Minako's ribbons and tied her hair back.

As for Minako she chose a dark blue shirt that had sleeves to his elbows with a silver heart printed on the chest and in pretty writing were the words 'I only date Super Villains'. Along with that she had on a pair of black shorts with tights underneath. On the left leg the tights were solid black on the right they were striped black and dark blue. She also had a dark blue lopsided belt with black combat boots to finish the look. As for her hair she traded her hair style and ribbon for a high ponytail that was held up by a silver metal clasp.

Standing at the door, Minako half listen to Izaya's warnings as she watched her phone waiting for a text from Terasaka. As the usual theme it seemed Itona, her first choice wouldn't be coming, when he got home and found the living room he decided to stay home and watched Simon and Izaya. She had a sneaking suspicions he was going to use her as a way to boss them around, but since they wreaked her living room she didn't care one way or another.

"Terasaka said he'll come with us!" said Minako showing Rio the message with a smiled in place.

"He's been in a bad mood lately, you sure you want him to come?" she asked opening the door.

Nodding, Minako followed her out, "Oh course I would like to see what wrong, he's been so grouchy lately I'm a bit worried. Maybe I've been teasing him too much. That or he's tired of being the victim of my weapon mishaps," she said worried. For some reason he always seemed to be near when her bow went off of those first few weeks of whip training…back when he hated her. After she accidently chocked him she was sure he would wrangle her neck. She hid behind Isogai and Maehara the entire time shouting out her apologies while Karasuma and Korosensei checked him out.

Standing out Minako gazed toward Ren's house, "He should be joining up any moment," she muttered texting the directions to the club to Terasaka.

"What is he doing for tickets?" asked Rio.

"Izaya bought him his tickets," she told her finally finishing just as the door opened up.

Coming out, Ren wore black slacks with a dark blue shirt that had the outline of a guitar on it with musical notes in silver and black within it. Over it a black sports jacket, not quite punk rock but it was his look and it was a look he owned.

Watching him leave the house he was surprised when he was followed out by none other than Asano, "Gakushū!" she cried shocked. Stepping out of the house, Gakushū closed the door behind him and continued on not looking at her when she cried his name. Asano chose to wear a different look than when she saw him in casual wear last time. His usual casual wear was more dressy, this however was much more relax almost normal.

He wore a white shirt with the collar lined in gold and with three golden bands stripped across the chest and over it he wore a black short sleeve hooded jacket he left open. He paired it with a pair of black jeans with a leather black belt and a black tennis shoes.

"What's going on?" asked Minako suspiciously.

Sighing, Rio shook her head, "Seems like Asano wants to go clubbing…well whatever, let's go we'll be late if we don't hurry," she said.

Frowning, Minako eyed Gakushū suspiciously before chasing after Rio who was already making her way down the street. Watching her head off, Asano frowned, "Maybe I shouldn't come, she doesn't look the slightest bit happy and I don't want to push my luck," he said quietly.

Grasping his shoulder, Ren smiled, "Trust me, it'll all be good," he said following after the girls.

Nodding Asano followed after all three, after some time to think about it he was no longer sold on the idea of going to the club. True it wasn't a club, club with drugs, drinking, and the likes but it would be playing amateur bands and he wasn't completely sold on listening to those. Minako or not, listening to amateurs was like listening to someone trying to explain something they had no knowledge on.

Shoving his hands in his pockets, Asano stayed quiet just listening to Minako and Rio gossip about the band Rio got her tickets from. Hearing the name Kou though he narrowed his eyes, that weirdo from the café at their first date. Edging up toward Minako, Asano waited for Rio to start texting someone before grabbing the blond and pulling her away.

Something she luckily allowed him to do. Once they were far enough he looked over and found her gazing at him expectantly, "What do you want?" she asked.

Frowning, he pointed ahead, "Is she talking about that guy from the café?" he asked.

Nodding, Minako smiled, "Yeah, Kou mustered up the courage to invite Rio and she didn't want to come alone so I've come as well…you got a problem with that?" she questioned him tiredly. Did he still think ill of Kou despite the fact that he read the situation entirely wrong?

Shaking his head, he frowned, "Was just curious…you're not trying to fix her up with the guy are you? I assume she's the one he likes, although one has to wonder what the appeal is. I understand she's smart and she's not that bad in the looks department but she's got Akabane's attitude. Then again, it seems idiots like that," he said looking at her pointedly.

Giving him a half-heartedly glare, Minako sighed and rolled her eyes, "First, I don't do fix-ups. I don't believe in love at first sight or blind dates. However, I do encourage trying… I believe if you want to get your feelings across then you should spend time with the one you like. Whether it be one on one or group, then for your insult…both, Rio wasn't always like Karma-kun. She use to be incredibly awkward and quiet…a lot like Ren, but they both changed. Ren transformed into a man-whore prince charming and Rio turned into a person who takes chances. Then for you stab at me, do you really want to do that considering your standing with me and your feelings?" she asked annoyed.

Smirking, Asano could feel himself relaxing as he walked side by side with her, "I'll start with you just earned more points in my book of like with your comments on blind dates and fix ups. I find them rather deplorable and annoying. I believe you should work on it naturally instead of trying to force it. Then for your Ren and Rio comments, I refuse to believe both of them were ever quiet and shy. As for us, I believe in honesty and even if I like you I don't intend on ever lying to you. So when I think your an idiot you get the misfortune of knowing I think your an idiot. If it helps I'll buy you something you like afterward as an apology…but it won't change my thoughts," he said.

Smiling at him amused, Minako nodded, "Glad we see eye to eye on something but both of them were shy and quiet. Ren turned into the playboy prince you see today because Usagi encouraged him to do it, he always liked being a prince in their games and she convinced him he could be just that. Next thing I know my enemy no longer stutters and hides behind my sister when I get onto him. He begins to let everything roll off him like water on a ducks back and gives me a compliment for my every insult. Got real annoying, real fast. As for Rio, she was always smart and it kept her separate from others. They would always talk about things they didn't understand on test but she would always get hundreds on everything. Kind of put a wedge between her and other classmates and she never had enough courage to find something to talk about," she told him.

Frowning, Asano gazed at Ren as he talked to someone on his cell and at Rio who was laughing and texting back whoever she was talking too, "So your sister is responsible for Ren? Also if Rio had a gap between her and classmates how the hell did you two get to be friends?" he asked.

Shaking her head, Minako pointed to Ren, "Usagi isn't responsible for Ren, he made himself she just gave him the courage to embrace his new self. As for me and Rio, well I'm not exactly dumb you know I made high grades as well maybe not hundreds like her or probably you. But I was a subject she didn't understand so she found someone to talk to," she told him.

"What was the subject she didn't understand?" he asked.

"Rio isn't a twin, she was really curious about them when she was a kid. She told me she watched the Parent Trap and got really curious about them. She read up on them along with the myths and began to watch me and Usagi to try and see if there was any truth to them. She began to see us as her friends without us every meeting her. Then it happened…her teacher gave her the push she needed and she decided to leave the bushes and talk to me. Since then she's been my best friend and one of the few people I trust with my life," she told him.

Nodding, Asano stayed quiet as they walked side by side and he felt a question burning up inside of him but he really didn't want to push his luck. If he talked and asked this question it was possible he would destroy what he just built. Looking over at her he found her with a slightly stormy look, no, it wasn't time to ask about her sister. Frowning, he reached over to grasp Minako's hand only to quickly pull back when she rushed forward when a lumbering figure made his way around a corner.

"Doggie!" yelled Minako immediately brightening up.

Watching her flounce off toward the lumbering giant of Class E, Asano paused next to Ren while both Rio and Minako headed toward him. Sighing, Terasaka rolled his eyes when Minako leaped up and hugged him tight, "What part of 'I'm not doggie,' don't you understand?" he asked grabbing her by the back of her shirt, pulling her off of him.

Beaming, Minako laughed as he gave her a tried glare, "But your my loyal doggie!" she said happily.

"I'm not your damn doggie!" he snapped.

"And I'm not your royal princess but still with the nickname!" she said.

Smirking, he shook his head, "The nickname stays with you because you're a royal pain in my ass! Now what the hell are those two things doing here?" he asked grimacing at Asano and Ren.

Sighing, Minako pointed to Ren, "He's my armed escort for the night but no idea about why Gakushū is here so you'll have to ask him. However since its doubtful he'll tell you we'll just ignore it kay!" she said grasping his hand to pull him along the path with Rio at their side.

"So what made you decide to join the fun?" asked Rio

Smirking, Terasaka unzipped his jacket and showed Kou's band logo on his shirt, "When the princess called with a free ticket there was no way I was going to pass it up. I love Eclipse Sun! They have the best songs, so how do either of you know the band?" he asked.

Laughing, Minako beamed, "I frequent clubs like these often to find new music, just ask Ren he's more that often my date for these things. As for Eclipse Sun through, we know the bass player," she told him.

"You two know Kou?" he asked surprised.

Turning to face them and walk backwards, Rio frowned, "She knows Kou…I don't really remember him but he went to our elementary school and apparently he remembers me quite well and sent me these as a thank you. He said I was the reason he took up bass and he wants to thank me for that. He ended up giving me three so I invited Minako and told her she could invite our third," she told him.

"And you chose me…what Karma out terrorizing all of Japan?" he asked skeptically.

Rolling her eyes, Minako smiled, "I never even asked Karma. Despite my viable claim to stalker my life doesn't revolve around him and if you must know. Originally I was going to take Itona but he's at home making life miserable for my brother and cousin. So I figure I invite you instead. You've been in such a bad mood lately I've been worried. Can't have my third guy best friend in poor spirits," she told him with a bright smile in place.

"I haven't been in a bad mood…" he said annoyed.

"You've totally been grumpy. I mean usually you just wave everything off is it because I keep making you the accidental victim of my…you know weapon training mishaps?" she questioned him, whispering the last part so their outsiders wouldn't hear.

Frowning he shook his head, "I'm not mad at you for that. I know you don't do that crap on purpose…beside you hurt yourself as much as you hurt me," he said snorting.

Sighing, Minako nodded, "Yeah, my foot is still sore from me shooting it and did not think that much blood could come out of a foot… I seriously need to learn how to put safety on a freaking cross bow. That's why I prefer my bow," she said sighing.

She had so many damn accidents with the freaking cross bow but she had to learn to use it. It was a lot easier to conceal than a regular bow. Even on that folded up. She seriously felt for Green Arrow and Red Arrow they were primarily archer bow, not cross bow. It must have suck when they had to go undercover and that was all that fit under their disguise.

"You and me both, I'm surprised Karasuma let you come back after that," he said.

Laughing she shrugged, "He said my shooting has gotten very good, I just need to really learn safety first…you wouldn't believe the emails he sends me. Nothing but safety videos and I can't ignore them, well at first I couldn't. He gives me test after each one but it got to the point I could answer without even watching because the answers are so predictable," she told him before stopping.

She felt eyes.

Frowning, she shook her head and shivered, she didn't know how to put it but it just felt like someone put a target on her back. Reaching back she rub the spot half expecting to feel an actually paper target on her back she pulled back an empty hand and peeked over her shoulder. All that was behind her was Ren and Asano who were busy talking not even paying attention to the three of them. Facing the front again, she frowned, she was just being paranoid. With all of Izaya's suspicions she was just working herself up, there was no way she just got targeted by anything.

Seriously, her family was going to make her crazy.

Meanwhile, a certain assassin sat hidden behind a wall and watched the teens head toward town for the evening. Making plans to play with a certain three, he would like to see what they could do and with a crowded club he could create situations for them to show their skills. Plus any harassment he gave Minako was good for his plans and it would be good to get a better idea of the kids skills for when he pulled them into his game.

Reaching down for his briefcase, he opened up and began to look through his faces and wigs. Luckily he was wearing something that would allow him to blend in with the club crowd but with a change of face and hair he would be unrecognizable to Minako, "Should probably change my voice as well," he said, consciously deepening his voice as he looked through his case of disguises.

Tonight he would have fun!

I hope you enjoyed! As usual tell me what you think!