This is my newest chapter. At some request, I decided to quit dragging my feet with this one. I feel that, as one reviewer pointed out, (B.C.N.999, which I have to thank you for...), I do kind of have a strange habit to leave you hanging at the most interesting parts. Though, I will admit, it's not my intention. So here's the new chapter, and the rest will soon to come within the month. And do not be alarmed for the few weeks that I don't post chapters up. I've decided that I'm going to do what I did at the beginning, and I'm gonna write a whole bunch of chapters, then post them when I'm done. That way, you'll get more, and I'll be done with this story, not that I don't love writing it... But I do need a break sometimes. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Shut up, and let us get on with it," right? Well, without further adieu, and non ownership from me, I present the newest chapter...

The Fateful Truth or Dare Game:

What the heck is wrong with you?! You're going to go back there, and thank him like a civil person! she rebuked herself harshly as she ran. She halted suddenly. This is ridiculous. I need to stop running, and just face him head on. This stupid love/"hate" relationship can't continue like this! Not if I'm into him, and I do think I'm into him!

Ren was half about to run back, but she just couldn't bare the thought of what she'd be losing if he said "No." The price was too high. It always was. But only now, did she realize that pain-staking truth.

She sighed, and remade a bee-line for home.

"This is crazy, and you know it," she growled at herself under her breathe.

But then, all's fair in love and war, right?

Well, she was in love with her best friend and by writing the rules, Sakyo had declared the war.


Takanosuke stared at the spot his best friend and rival had just been standing. What the heck had she run out about? Was he really that scary?! Not likely.

And Sakyo was obviously amused, which just peeved him off worst.

"What are you laughing at?" Takanosuke growled.

Sakyo raised an eyebrow at his harsh tone, so he softened it as much as he could- which at this point in time- was still harsh. But just bearably so.

But nonetheless, he continued, "Look, I know you said to drop it, but I can't. I need to know why you're doing this, Sakyo. I know that once upon a time, this is exactly what you'd have done, but you're not the same person as you had been before. You changed when you help us get Ginga back." He paused for a minute, to let his point sink in, then continued, "I know that, in your weird, somewhat sadistic way, you're really trying to help me and Ren, but if you really wanted to help us, why not just come out and tell us. That way, I wouldn't be going out of my mind whenever I see her, and she wouldn't be trying to avoid me pointblank. I get it's a game to you, but leave us out of it."

Sakyo nodded at his logic. He'll admit, it was probably the most he had ever made sense to him. He seemed to be understanding and apologetic, when all of a sudden, that all changed by his cold demeanor.

"What game? Oh, I love games! Can I play?!"

Takanosuke stood there, trying to make him understand, and he mocked him like a child!

Needless to say, he did the smart thing, and locked himself in his room. For Takanosuke's sanity and for his safety.

He also decided that a short nap was in order. As he curled up into bed, the last fading thought that shifted through him was HER. And even when he was asleep, she haunted him in his dreams.


Don't expect any chapters for a while. They're all coming.

I'm too tired to say it, so just imagine that I had and you're all laughing.