DISCLIAMER:

None of the characters in this story are mine except for Hikaru (which is me) and Shinchi (a friend of mine).
MINAKO'S B-DAY SURPRISE PARTY
Duo entered the dark room. It was quiet, not a soul could be heard. He whispered into the darkness but no answer could be heard. Duo walked in the dark room. The more he walked the bigger it seemed.

He still whispered into the darkness as in hope for an answer but no reply was heard. He kept on creeping around the room trying to be very careful of where he walked. He stopped as he bumped into something. Unconsciously, he spoke out loud as he apologized to whatever he bumped into.

Duo:- Oh! Sorry!

Person:- Don't worry! (whispering)

Duo stopped dead silent for this time he did not expect an answer.

Duo:- Why didn't you answer before!!! (almost shouting)

Quatre:- Keep it down Duo! (whispering)

Duo:- I bring the beer and this is what I get!!? (still talking out loud)

Trowa:- (standing up and putting his hand on Duo's mouth) Shhhh!!

Quatre:- Do you want to ruin everything? (looking up at Duo)

Duo:- (whispering) Sorry!! Where should I put this?

A shadow moved from across the room to where Duo and Trowa were standing. The shadow stopped right in front of them without bumping into Quatre who was still sitting on the floor. The shadow took from Duo's hand the bags with beers as Duo jumped from of the unexpected presence.

Hikaru:- (whispering) I'll take this to the kitchen. Thanks for bringing them Duo!!

Duo:- Hikaru? You scared me!!

Trowa:- Shhh!! (whispering) Keep it down Duo!

Duo stared at Trowa for a few moments then turned to look at Hikaru who had already started walking back into the shadows she came from. Duo stayed puzzled for a moment as he looked at Trowa to find some answer. Without speaking a word Trowa signaled Duo where to go and so he did. Duo walked in the direction indicated by Trowa until he bumped into something again. He moved back as he apologized again.

Duo:- I'm sorry!!

Sanosuke:- It's okay! As long as you don't do it again!! (whispering)

Kenshin:- (who sat next to Sanosuke) Are you trying to get somewhere? (whispering)

Duo:- (whispering) I'm trying to get the kitchen.

Kenshin:- (surprised) ORO!!??

Kaoru:- (whispering) Have you any business there??

Duo:- I.!! I'm trying to . I want to have a word with Hikaru. (whispering)

Kenshin:- You might want to walk towards the dim light over there. (pointing to a dim blue light in the distance)

Duo:- Is that where the kitchen is??

Sanosuke:- No. That's the bathroom, but someone around there might be able to tell you the way to the kitchen. I think! (whispering)

Duo:- (sigh) Thanks! (starts walking)

Kenshin:- No problem!! (smiling)

Kaoru:- Shhhh!!!

Dou walked again in the dark quiet room. Who would have thought that little house he entered was actually really big from inside. He kept moving slowly trying not to bump into anyone else. As he got closer to the light the dimmer it seemed or probably the light was just moving too. Just as he felt he was finally catching up to the blue light someone bumped into Duo.

Kagome:- Ouch!! Sorry!! (bowing)

Duo:- Its alright!!

Inu-Yasha:- (who stood behind Kagome) Shhhh!!! Keep it down! (whispering)

Duo:- (whispering) Could you help me? I'm kind of lost!

Kagome:- Where are you trying to get!?

Inu-Yasha:- SHHHHHH!!!! (whispering) Keep it down Kagome!!

Kagome:- I know!!! (turning to look at Inu-Yasha)

Duo:- (¬_¬U) Right! (whispering) I'm trying to get to the kitchen. Do you know how I can get there??

Kagome:- (whispering) The kitchen?? What do you want from the kitchen??

Duo:- (whispering) I want to have a word with Hikaru.

Inu-Yasha:- Oh!! (sniffs a little bit) Can you see that blue light??

Duo:- Yeah! (whispering) I've been trying to get to it.

Inu-Yasha:- Well, that's not the kitchen.

Duo:- I know!! It's the bathroom!

Inu-Yasha:- No. (whispers) That's Shinchi. If you can catch him he'll get you to any place in the house!!

Duo:- (whispering) Does he have magic powers or something??

Kagome:- (whispering) No, its just that this is his house, so if anybody knows how to move around this place is him.

Dou:- That makes sense. (whispering) Thank you!!

Kagome:- Any time you want!! (smiling)

Inu-Yasha:- Shhhhhh!!!

Kagome:- I know, I know!!!

Duo looked back at the odd couple he just found. Then he started walking again behind the dim blue light. He finally caught up to the blue light and before it could get away Duo got hold of Shinchi's shirt. Shinchi stopped and turned to see who was holding him.

Shinchi:- (whispering in a harsh tone) Identify yourself!

Duo:- I'm Duo Maxwell, pilot of the Gundam Deathsythe.

Shinchi:- (smiling) Oh!! (whispering) I'm Shinchi Ikari, pilot of the AMEVA unit 01. (shakes Duo's hand) How can I help you!?

Duo:- Well, you see. I'm trying to get to the kitchen . . .

Shinchi:- The kitchen!? Are you looking for something in the kitchen??

Duo:- I wanted to talk with Hikaru because . . .

Shinchi:- Oh!! (smiles) with Hikaru, eh?? In that case I guess I can get you there.

Duo:- (blushing) It's not what you think!!

Shinchi:- Shhhh!! (still smiling) I don't mind! Really!! I'll take you to her. (starts walking) Did she invite you??

Duo:- (following Shinchi) Yes, well, actually he invited all of us. Me, Trowa, Heero, Quatre and Wufei. But Wufei said he had better things to do and Heero said he would arrive later.

Shinchi:- I see! (kind of disappointed) But let me warn you! Once you enter the kitchen don't expect me to go in and help you when you can't get out.

Duo:- Huh!? (puzzled and preoccupied) What do you mean . . . can't get out??
Shinchi had already arrived to the kitchen when Duo finished his question. Shinchi opened the door for Duo to enter but stayed in the shadows.

Shinchi- (with a big smile) Here!! Now be careful what you do or say in there. And try not to do dirty things with Hikaru, eh!?

Duo- (blushing but kind of mad) WHAT!!??

Shinchi- Shhhhh!! Now enter, and good luck!!