The train whistled as it pulled into the station, Zataku, Kurumi, Saki, and the others had been riding it since this morning. During that time, Nakahito had eaten a fruit or meat of some sort, and had fallen ill. Zataku was bit stronger, and was not affected by these things.

"Yes," Amagi said into the phone receiver," Thank you so much." Amagi hung the phone, and came out to talk to the others," I found a doctor. She has an opening, and she's very close by"

"I'm sorry," Nakahito said.

"Ah, quit you're whining, ya spineless wuss boy," Zataku said, joking," My grandpa always used to say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

"So how is your little tummy, Nakahito?" asked Kurumi kindly," Is there anything we can do?"

"No, thank you. I wish there was"

"Damn, kid. You really don't look so good"

"If the doctor doesn't help you, then our hotel definitely will. I have a room booked for the hot springs inn"

"Hello? Hot springs, you say?" Zataku said, his voice growing a little higher due to interest.

"Saki? Would you mind grabbing he luggage and checking us in at the hot springs?"

"What? You want me to do it alone?"

"And be sure you make mine and master's bed really comfortable Saki"

"Mine AND Kurumi's?! Oh my god. I could really get into this one room per party business"

"Tell you what, Saki, I'll go with you so you be lonely. You don't mind, do you, Kurumi?"

"Okay. If you say so"

So, Zataku and Saki went off toward the hotel while Nakahito, Amagi, and Kurumi took off in the opposite direction. Saki took care of talking to the receptionist, and got a room on the third floor. As they were setting up a few things in the room such as the Xbox, and Zataku's Playstation 2, Saki decided to ask a question.

"Excuse me. Zataku?"

"Hm?"

"Are you really the demon incarnate?"

"Well, hmm. That's kind of tough. I don't really know myself. But I do know that something is inside me. Ever since I was born, I was gifted with powers that no one else had. Sometimes things shattered or blew up just by me getting near them, and when others were dying of exhaustion, I was still fresh. To discover what I really am. That's why I'm heading to Izumo. That, and to make sure Kurumi stays safe. Does that answer your question? I'm going to take a nap. Wake me up when Kurumi gets back, will you?"

"Sure." Zataku went into his room, and collapsed in exhaustion into the fluffy pillows and bed sheet. He slept for about an hour when Saki came into his room. "What is it? Are they back?"

"Zataku, I think Kurumi might be in trouble"

"Say what?" Zataku half-yelled, instantly jumping to his feet," What makes you think that?"

"They've been gone for over an hour. Treatment for a stomach ache shouldn't take that long, should it?"

"Come to think of it, you're right. Let's haul ass" With that, Zataku tore out the door, and ran in the direction of the clinic. Saki kept right up with him while he was at full pace, which was something that no one was ever able to do before.

Saki entered first, and called," Dr. Amagi?" Then she, gasped, and ran off somewhere inside. Zataku took this a queue, and entered as well. Amagi and Nakahito were lying on the floor, obviously unconscious.

"What the hell!?" Then, he ran into the room where he heard Kurumi's voice say," Okay, that last part really tickled" Inside was naked Kurumi and a doctor running for the window. "You're not getting away!" The doctor smashed strait through the window, Zataku close in chase. Just as he was about to tackle her, she leapt into the air nearly as high as Kurumi could. Due to the laws of inertia and gravity, Zataku landed in the grass, and literally ate dirt. "God damn it! That pisses me off!" He spat out some soil, and started back to the clinic.

"Did you catch her?" Saki asked.

"No. She was a steel angel in disguise. Where's Kurumi? Is she alright?"

"Yeah. She's just getting dressed. She'll be out in a minute"

Later, Zataku tried to figure out who the steel angel who had escaped him was. He saw a flash of blue hair, but that was all. He was jarred from his thoughts when Kurumi walked over to him, and sat on his lap.

"My my, what brought this on?"

"Hey, Master, how about after Amagi and sister Saki are asleep we go down to the hot springs? Hm?"

"And do what exactly?" Zataku said, with sly interest.

"I think you know. You've been under a lot of stress. I've heard that these springs have the power to relax people"

"Tonight's to-do list: 1) Have fun with Kurumi. Everything else comes last"

Later that night, he sneaked out, taking care not to wake up Amagi or Kurumi's sister. Luckily, the hot springs weren't that far away. He went a set of stairs and made a left. Luck was with him as he was adept at seeing perfectly in absolute darkness. The hot springs were still illuminated and the door was unlocked.

"The management knows me all too well. He he he. Now, where's Kurumi? She should be here by now. Maybe I should play a trick on her" Quickly, he hid in the darkest place he could find, and waited. Sure enough, about five minutes later, Kurumi came walking down the steps wearing a kimono with flower designs all over it. Clearly, she had spent a bit of money on it. So, with stealth what would make a ninja shave off his topknot hair cut with envy, he sneaked behind Kurumi and wrapped his arms around her very quickly. He put a hand over her mouth so she wouldn't scream, and with another, he caressed her on of her breasts.

He disguised his voice so it was raspy and made him sound older, and said," Hey, nice knockers ya got there, girlie" Kurumi grabbed his arm, not knowing who he was, and flipped him right over her. He landed rather painfully, and got anime spirals in his eyes again. He said, dazed," That really hurt"

"Oh, master, I'm so sorry. I didn't know who you were"

Zataku, standing up and regaining his senses, said," That, my angel, was obvious. Ow."

"Is there any way Kurumi could make it up to you?" she asked, making a face that her so cute that it could cause cavities.

"Oh, I'm sure there's a way," Zataku laughed quietly," Come on, the hot springs await" Zataku walked inside, holding the sliding door open for Kurumi. With neither modesty nor hesitation, she started to unravel the belt on her kimono. When she reached the end, Zataku expected her to have a bathing suit on or something. It turned out that Zataku was far too assuming. She stood there, naked, as Zataku marveled at her beauty and got more and more aroused. Kurumi went into the hot springs, and sighed in comfort, Zataku following.

"Wow, Kurumi, you've grown"

"Oh, Master, you really think so"

"Let's see if my hands are as good as my eyes," he said as his hands moved under water, and squeezed Kurumi's boobs," Hmmm... Yep. Definitely grown" Before he could quip once more, Kurumi kissed him hard. He released his grip on her, and wrapped his arms around her. His last conscious thought before he entered Kurumi was," This kicks ass! Some people would say making love to a robot is wrong. Well, I disagree"

The next morning, Zataku and Kurumi slept in. Or rather they slept in each other's embrace thus giving them a very good rest. Amagi, however, woke up early for some reason. She looked at her four companions, and gave some thought to each of them. Zataku, a foul-mouthed fighter with some personal trouble in his past no doubt. Kurumi, an android that was as opposite as Zataku as you could get. Cheerful, innocent, and cute. You'd never guess that the two were head-over-heels in love with each other. Nakahito was a priest in training. The youngest member of the group, and even more naïve than Kurumi. Last was Saki. An android like Kurumi, but much wiser to the ways of the world and quieter. "This has to be the weirdest group I've ever seen," she figured. Then, she got up, and went to take a bath.