A/N: Heh, I've been really lazy lately! I'm so sorry! _U Sometimes it's so hard to get thoughts down onto the computer. Well, here's the next chappie and I hope it isn't too OOC. I mean, I'm trying, but it's not easy. Oh, BTW, since chibicherry guessed right, yes Ms. Mistuya is from Kodocha so she gets to be in one of the future chappies!
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Hi nii-chan! I'm home! Pilica announced as she walked through the door.

What took so long? I'm starving, can you make lunch? Horohoro whined from the couch.

Do it yourself, it's not like you don't have hands. Pilica replied.

But I can't! I'll probably burn the whole house down!

...good point. Fine, I'll make it, but you next time you are making it yourself, no matter what, got it?!

Yes ma'm. Horohoro replied meekly.

At the table, Pilica suddenly remembered that Jun had asked them to come over for dinner tonight.

Oh, by the way nii-chan, Jun asked if we could come over for dinner tonight. What do you think? I vote yes.

Dinner? Why? I mean, there's no special occasions or anything...or maybe there was and I forgot... Horohoro trailed off, pondering if he forgot someone's birthday or some other important holiday.

Well, no, but I think it's rather nice. Don't you?

Does this mean that we'll be eating with Ren too?

Hmm gee, I wonder, is Ren a part of the Tao family? Pilica said sarcastically.

Horohoro replied, sounding a lot like the King of Cluelessness.

Then there's your answer, dummy.

Damn, I was hoping we were only eating with Jun. Horohoro scowled. He hated Ren so much. The thought of him having to eat at the same table as Ren...he'd probably puke out all the food that he ate.

So? Yes or no? If you're not gonna answer me in 5 seconds, then I'll take your silence as a yes. Pilica threatened.



Okay, we're going. I'm gonna call Jun then! Pilica cleared her dishes and left poor Horohoro, who was still in shock.

Hi Jun, this is Pilica!

Oh, so what about tonight? Can you come?

Yeah, Horo said yes! So, we should come at 7:00?

That'll be fine, but you can come early if you want!

Okay, see you tonight!



Pilica hung up the phone and went to her room. Hey, this was a dinner after all, and she had to decide what to wear.
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Ren sat outside of the house, staring blankly at...nothing really. He was currently lost in thought about what was going to happen tonight. Sure, Pilica he could tolerate, but just thinking about her brother, that Ainu-idiot, well, let's just say that he wasn't going to be in his best mood. Not to mention those stupid dreams were constantly on his mind, reminding him that he didn't have much time left and that they were due any day now. He couldn't explain why or how it was happening, but it was, and he couldn't do anything to stop it.

Jun, on the other hand, was busily deciding what to wear. Currently she had managed to narrow it down to 3 choices out of 20. (@_@) She couldn't decided between her China dress with the panda, without the panda, or a dark red print with a leaf pattern. All were soo good, so she went and asked Pyron.

Okay Pyron, which one do you think I should wear tonight? Jun asked. She held up all three dresses. Pyron looked confused.

I apologize Mistress Jun, but I am not good at deciding these kinds of things.

Oh come on, it's not that hard! Just close your eyes and point to one! Please? Jun put on her best puppy-dog eyes. It must have worked, for Pyron sighed, closed his eyes and pointed to the China dress without the panda.

I'll wear that one then! Thank you Pyron! Jun left and went to get dressed. Pyron just sat there, looking extremely confused.
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It was time. The clock showed 7:00PM on the dot. Pilica was all dressed up and ready, but Horohoro was still in the bathroom, doing...something. Pilica, impatient and ready to leave, rapped the bathroom door.

Horo! What's taking you so long?!

My hair! Hang on, I'll only take five more minutes, I swear! he pleaded.

That's what you said 10 minutes ago! We are leaving now, whether you're ready or not!! Pilica growled threateningly.

Please! Wait a sec!

Pilica clenched her teeth, and then, as calmly as she could manage, said, Horohoro, if you're not out by the time I count to 5, then I'm going to increase your training by five times, got that?

Suddenly the door swung open, and a very scared-looking Horohoro stumbled out. Okay okay, let's go, just please, no more training! ()

Thank you. Now let's go!
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Dinner was quiet. A little too quiet. One might have gotten the impression that everybody at the table was mute. There weren't any voices except the occasional thank you' and you're welcome'. The only sounds present were the clinging and clanging of silverware, dishes, and glasses. A lot of staring was present, though. Horohoro glared at Ren. Ren glared back. Jun was trying to keep the peace between her brother and his , lest the whole dinner erupted into a war. Pilica just stared back and forth between the two boys nervously, hoping that her brother wouldn't go and say something stupid without thinking.

Er, so uh, Pilica, how's school going? Jun asked as casually as she could. The silence was getting so that she almost went mad.

Oh, fine, as usual. I have a test on Monday though.

More silence.

Oh, I see.

The rest of the dinner quickly passed by without much comment. Despite Jun's effort to start a conversation, everyone else was either A) not interested, B) nervous or C) too busy glaring to notice. The meal ended in silence at around 8:47 that night. As Jun waved Pilica and Horohoro cheerfully from the doorway, Ren suddenly felt very bad. The feeling was there again, and this time he knew that it was time. With a sudden burst of speed, he dashed out of the living room, not even bothering to answer his sister's question.
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A/N: And, um, that's all you're gonna get for this chapter. VERY short, I know I know, sorry! _U Please don't be angry! The fact is that, well, think of this as a kind of an into the next chapter-I didn't want to put more in because I feel that the next even that happens should have a chapter all to its own, even if it may not be very long-I'm not sure. Well, sorry for taking so long, I hope you guys don't hate me!

-TFRiD Queen

P.S. BTW, chibicherry, what's the name that you want to use for your appearance?