UNTITLED AS OF YET

By saicho_18

April 4, 2002

"Yes," Kurei said quietly, a smirk forming in his face. "Me."

Fuuko glared at Kurei in the eyes. Kurei didn't back down from the challenge but instead accepted it. He didn't glare at Fuuko, but looked her squarely in the eyes; smirk still pasted on his face. The smirk annoyed Fuuko very much.

Fuuko's parents weren't aware of their private glaring contest because at the moment, they were taking out all the spare change in their pockets, to feed it into a nearby vending machine. The vending machine contained nothing but chocolates and sweets.

"Oh, yes," Mrs. Kirisawa continued, appearing between Kurei and Fuuko. Her arms were full of chocolate bars. Fuuko's father was still in front of the vending machine, determined to get as much chocolate bars as he could. "Fuuko, as I was saying, this is your fiancé. His name is Kurei Mori. Kurei, as you might have guessed, this is my darling beautiful daughter, Fuuko. Your father and I met him at a lodge in Alaska. You should have seen the way he caught that huge fish! Anyway, I'm, sure you two will like each other very much."

Like him? Fuuko all ready hated him! This was the Kurei that had came close to killing her and her friends for goodness' sake! Yes, that was the same guy who is standing in front of Fuuko, wearing an irritating grin on his face.

Her father joined them after their brief introduction. While Fuuko's parents were blabbering about how they met Kurei and how great they think he is, she eyed Kurei from head to toe. My, my, such wonder clothes could do! Kurei's black pants and tight-fitting black shirt that was topped by a white polo shirt made him look more . . . Fuuko couldn't find the word . . . human? Yup, they definitely did make him look less capable of murdering you with the blink of an eye because you did something as simple as bad mouthing his hair. His black hair still had the blue highlights but thank God he didn't have those awful purple nail polish.

Her eye caught his and soon, they were locked in an intense stare. Suddenly, they were trapped in a little world of their own, oblivious to all the things that were happening outside them, searching something unknown to them in the other's eyes . . .

"So," Mr. Kirisawa said, appearing in between them after his wife had bided him, tearing them away from each other's gazes. "I'm gonna call a cab right now and you guys can wait --"

"No need for that, Outusan," said Kurei, smirk wiped of from his face and replaced by a sweet, innocent smile. Fuuko felt like gagging. "I'll have someone fetch us. Is that ok with you guys?"

Fuuko's parents nodded. She didn't but Kurei whipped out his mobile phone and excused himself to make the call. As soon as Kurei was out of the earshot, Mrs. Kirisawa had latched herself to her daughter's arm.

"Isn't he nice? Handsome? Charming?" Fuuko's mother badgered. "Isn't he everything I told you he would be? Isn't he? Isn't he?"

"Hn." And a nod was all Fuuko could reply. The shock was wearing off a little now, A LITTLE, but the uneasiness of what Kurei might do to her parents was starting to sink in.

"Oh, Fuuko," her mother started, a look of concern on her face. "I'm sorry that I didn't even give you the chance to choose your own husband but I trust myself enough to know your preferences and taste in men that I'm one-hundred percent sure that he IS the perfect guy for you."

Fuuko looked at her intently in the eyes, wanting to tell her the truth in Kurei's nature but couldn't because obviously, they wouldn't believe her.

"Your mother is right, Fuuko," it was her father's turn to say something. It felt weird to Fuuko to see her father so serious because her father hardly been solemn about anything in his life. "We really think that he is guy for our precious little baby girl and we thoroughly back him up. Please at least try to be nice and get to know him. I'm confident that your mother and I aren't, mistaken. Please? For us?" he then gave her daughter one of those looks that made Yanagi famous for, the deadly 'Puppy Dog Eyes'. The only look that Fuuko couldn't say 'no' to.

"Ok, Dad, Mom," Fuuko said, turning to her parents. "I'll try. For you."

UNTITLED AS OF YET

By saicho_18

April 5,2002

Right after the Kirisawa family's confrontation, Kurei appeared from behind them and told them that his driver will pick them up an lead them to his house. The whole party went outside to the place that Kurei had instructed his driver to pick them up.

The whole time Fuuko tried her best not to look into his eyes again. She didn't trust herself to look in them again and not say something nasty to him in front of her parents. If Kurei was willing to continue this charade, then she will play along with him, for the sake of her parents.

Fuuko's parents and Kurei had a lively conversation about their first meeting and their stay at the different hotels in the United States. Fuuko didn't listen to them that much, nodding and smiling at them when they talked to her. One question bugged her mind: was Kurei trying to be charming? If he was, then it is very becoming. It's very becoming? Where the hell did that come from? Well, at least it is better than his 'Don't-mess-with-me-if-you-don't-want-to-get-burned—literally' attitude. He was certainly doing a very good job at it, for he was all ready charming Fuuko's parents, but not Fuuko. Certainly not Fuuko. She already saw what this guy is capable of doing and she couldn't find it in herself to consider the fact that he was still capable of human emotions and actions.

They didn't have to wait long because soon, a black stretched limousine pulled over in front of them. Stepped out a young man wearing a white casual outfit from the driver's seat. He jogged down to where Kurei was standing and Fuuko recognized him to be none other than the purple haired ninja, Raiha.

"Kurei-sama," Raiha panted, taking a bow in front of his master. "I'm sorry if I'm late. I got here as fast as I could. Did you wait long?"

Fuuko couldn't help but blush when she saw Raiha. After all, he is the man who had saved her life even though they were enemies at that time.

"No, we did not wait long," said Kurei with one of those 'charming' smiles. "And, oh, by the way, everyone, this is my chauffeur, personal assistant, and a very dear friend, Raiha." Said Kurei, gesturing at Raiha. "And Raiha, this are the lovely Kirisawa's, Mr. and Mrs. Kirisawa, and of course, their daughter, Fuuko." Kurei said, this time, gesturing at Fuuko's family. Fuuko looked away when she felt Raiha look at them.

They all nodded and smiled at Raiha. A few 'nice to meet you' message was heard.

"Raiha, will you help us with your luggage?" asked Kurei politely.

"Yes, Kurei-sama." Replied the ninja. And with that, he proceeded to gather the suitcases Fuuko was holding and put them in the trunk. Fuuko thought she saw a look of surprise wash over Kurei's face for a second. As soon as she had seen it, it was gone. Raiha then accumulated all of their paraphernalia in to the trunk of the sleek black limousine.

Kurei ushered them all into the vehicle, holding up the door for Fuuko and her parents to go in. Raiha took the driver's seat; Kurei sat next to Fuuko while her parents sat across them.

"Where to, Master Kurei?" asked Raiha, his eyes meeting his major's in the rear mirror.

"Home, please," Kurei replied.

"Yes, Kurei-sama" said Raiha.

There was only one word fitted to describe the drive to Kurei's house – long. Come to think of it, something that Kurei lives in has got to be something as big as the school. I mean just look at the size of that mansion that his thugs had brought Yanagi. And the Uruha calls it a 'rest house'!

Fuuko couldn't bear to listen to Kurei and her parents' ranting about their trip to the states. She glanced at Kurei. What the hell was he possibly thinking when he told my parents he wanted to marry me? He must be nuts! Just then, Kurei looked at her and she was forced to look away. The scenery rushing past the car caught her gaze. Not exactly interesting, but it will do. There were trees and for the first time, she noticed that the road they were in was very dusty. It wasn't even paved yet! The road took an upward turn and Fuuko realized that they must have been climbing some mountain. Before long, they stopped in front of a very massive steel gate that must have been at least ten feet high. There was a small white box where there were number keys, aligned just like in the telephone. Raiha opened the window in his seat and reached out to punch the lock code. A beep was emitted from the small machine and the black gate opened automatically.

The sight inside the barrier was . . . breathtaking. Fuuko sat up straight, facing the window with wide-eyed interest. Little did she know that her parents did the same thing. Kurei, however, hardly moved from his position. Fuuko saw a huge fountain in the middle of the lawn, a large exquisite angel sculpture spouting up water that reached at least 7 feet in height. There was a sphere shaped spoor made of red bricks that enclosed the fountain.

UNTITLED AS OF YET

By saicho_18

April 6, 2002

The limousine pulled up in front of the most extensive house that Fuuko has ever seen in her life. The Uruha's 'rest house' was nothing compared to this. This house must have been three times larger than that mansion.

"Here we are," stated Kurei cheerfully. "Welcome to my humble abode. I certainly hope you enjoy your stay here." he said, taking a bow gracefully. Fuuko felt like snorting, but decided against it, it would be very rude of her. Though the idea 'this huge house, HUMBLE?' was lurking her mind.

They all stepped out of the car, Kurei still held the door for them, and they all stretched their bodies. As soon as they got out, however, three women came, two red heads and one with azure colored hair, out of the house, welcoming them. Fuuko recognized them as Neon, Aki and Miki. They looked weird, wearing domestic clothes. They all had a smile on their faces when they greeted them all welcome. Too bad Fuuko missed that look of ire on their faces when the three of them looked at her because she was yawning.

"Welcome back, Kurei-sama," said Neon with a bow. Miki and Aki did the same.