Chapter Six

Returning from the temple, Wufei walked back in deep thought. **Master Lang (I stink at making names up so I know his name isn't all that great) was surprised at my request but accepted. I think he was slightly pleased that an onna that challenged me. The only reason she was able to disarm me was because I was caught of guard. This challenge will be short and sweet. I wonder how that onna will act after I win. It will actually be amusing to see.** Thinking about that he smirks imaging her on the ground in defeat.

Opening the door with that image still on his mind a familiar aroma hit him opening the door. Surprised Wufei walked in and went to the kitchen. There he saw Anita hard at work cooking with Quatre asking if he could help with anything.

"No Quatre. I can handle it. Go sit down with the others." She told him turning him around and pushing him towards the living room laughing a little. Anita then noticed Wufei staring at her. "Since your going to the living room take Chang with you, Quatre."

After hearing what she said Quatre noticed Wufei staring at Anita. "Fine, Fine Anita." Quatre said in defeat and lead Wufei to the living room.

Recovering from his surprise Wufei looked at Quatre. "What is going on Winner?"

"Well Anita invited us to dinner and I accepted as well as did the others. She felt bad thinking she gave us a bad impression of her. I mean we all did meet each other in an unusual way." Quatre answered him.

"Is dinner ready yet, Quatre?" Duo asked whining

"No. It's not ready yet." Quatre replied

"How much looonngger!" He continued to whine

"A few more minutes, just be patient." Quatre told Duo.

Taking a seat Wufei and the others waited for diner to be ready. Watching TV and not paying attention to Duo the others didn't realize he had left.

In the kitchen Anita was just about done and ready to start setting up the table. Turning the heat done a little Anita noticed out of the corner of her eye a hand reaching out towards some of the food on the counter. Right before the hand could even touch the food Anita went into action. Grabbing her wooden spoon she smacked the hand away and looked at the culprit.

"OOWWW!" Duo yelled holding his hand and looking upset

"DUO! Go back to the living room it's almost done." Anita told him firmly

"Why did you have to use the spoon?" He whined.

"It gets the point across faster. Now leave." She said pointing towards the living room.

The others hearing the shout of pain looked towards the kitchen and saw Duo holding his hand looking crestfallen. Seeing his face and putting two and two together they realized what Duo tried to do. Shaking their heads they went back to watching TV.

Wufei was smirking a little at what Anita did to Duo. It was something that a mother would do to a child, and he thought that was just plain amusing. The others felt the same way as well though they didn't say anything to Duo about it.

A few minutes after Duo's attempt in the kitchen Anita came out.

"Dinner's ready." She said and waited for everyone's' reactions.

Walking into the dining room everyone held surprise on their face or in their eyes.

Wufei was surprised and pleased at the same time. Looking at the table he realized what that familiar aroma was. On the table he saw and smelt Tomato soup with Egg Flower, Fried Shellfish, Braised chicken with peppers, Stewed lamb with orange, Fried celery and cabbage, and Fried rice.

Quickly recovering from their surprise they all sat down. Duo was drooling and heaping up his plate with food. Anita watched a little nervous, hoping they would like her cooking. Anita was determined not eat till she found out if they liked it.

Quatre noticed that Anita was waiting for them to say something as well as did the others except Duo of course. Taking a bite the others immediately turned towards Anita.

"This is delicious Anita you are a wonderful cook." Quatre told her smiling brightly.

"This is very good Anita." Was all Trowa said and went back to eating.

"Hn." Was all Heero said but he nodded to Anita, which she took as an agreement to what Trowa had said.

Seeing Duo already devouring the food at an incredible rate she already knew he liked it. Turning towards Wufei and waited to hear his comment. To Anita Wufei's comment would be the most important seeing how this was what he had probably eaten as a child.

Wufei noticed that she was waiting his comment and took a bite of her food. He was pleased. She had gotten the flavor just right and couldn't but smile inside. "This is very good onna." Was all he said to her before continuing eating.

Inwardly Anita smiled at his answer. "Thank you for your compliments" she told them and went to eating dinner. After dinner Anita got up, headed back to the kitchen, and returned with something in her hands.

"I hope you have room for this." Anita stated placing down a tray. "Its Almond Cream with Chow Chow. It's my favorite."

After eating Anitas' delicious meal they all went into the living room after helping Anita clear off the table.

"Hey guys do me a favor and don't move I'm letting Reika out. She's been in my room pretty much all day. Its time for her to eat and meet all of you." Anita said

Everyone looked slightly confused except Quatre and Heero. Waiting for Anita to return, they weren't expecting on what she brought with her.

Entering the room Anita was followed by a Black Panther. The panther softly growled at all the people in the room.

"This is Reika." She said and then turned to Reika. "Reika. Friends. No Hurt." After telling the panther that Reika walked up to each one, sniffed each person, and purred. But when she got to Wufei Reika did something different. She circled him a couple of times sniffing and the stopped right in front of him looking into his black eyes. Surprising Anita greatly, Reika stood up on her hind legs, placed her paws on his chest, and licked him in the face. After licking his face she got down and walked to the kitchen.

Wufei was completely surprised and turned towards Anita who was just as surprised as him. "What was that about!" he demanded.

"I don't know." She said shaking her head. "I've only seen her do that to one other person."

"Who?" Wufei asked

"That's none of your business Chang!" she snapped at him after realizing what she had said and walked into the kitchen.

"Who ever it was must've been important for her to react like that." Quatre stated

"Yeah but who?" Duo asked

"I don't know?" Quatre replied

**Yes who** Wufei thought

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Hehe so what do u think about that. I know some of them may have seem out of character but it has been two years so even Heero can lightly up just a tad.

What could Anita be hiding? Who was the other person Reika did that to? Why did Reika do what she did? Was the other person male or female? Family or friend? Could it have been an enemy? Oh the possibilities!

Well till next time

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