Chapter 4

Disclaimer : I DO NOT OWN SHAMAN KING!!!! There, is that much better? I hope you're happy now. Keep reminding me of that fact why don't you! ;:{

T. one : Hey people I'm baaaaaaaaaaaccckk!!! Thanks to those who had reviewed my fic. I would just like to say that I haven't made up my mind about the pairing yet. So its' still a triangle between Anna/Hao/Yoh. Therefore I am letting you have the choice of the pairing. Just review and let me know or e-mail me. My e-mail add can be found in my profile. Personally I don't mind either pairing but there happen to have too many Yoh x Anna pairings out there. Anyhow on with the story.

"Ano… Minna. Have you seen Yoh-sama anywhere?" Tamao asked as she entered the room where they were still playing cards. "I've searched the whole house, even in Anna-san's room, but he is no where in the house." Ren gave her a perplexed look "No way. He isn't so dumb as to run out in this storm, is he? And without Amidamaru?" he said. "maybe he had just gone to find Anna"

"Even if he has he would leave me behind. It's too dangerous out there" The spirit said. "I must go find him" Amidamaru was about to leave when, Tamao said "I'm going with you. I want to find Yoh-sama to make sure he's safe" "But Tamao it's too dangerous out in the storm. We might lose you as well as Yoh" said Pilika trying to stop the girl. Then Ren stood up and said "Fine! I'll go. Anyway it takes a great shaman to do his training in such a storm" he huffed "As you weaklings aren't strong enough to bear the weather. It rest upon my shoulders to bring Yoh back"

"Who are you calling a weakling?" yelled Chocolove, Horohoro, Lyserg and Ryu.

"YOU are not leaving here without us!" said Horohoro "weakling indeed! I'll show you what a true Ainu shaman can do" he ran out with Kururu by his side. Ren held his breath and counted "One… Two… Three…" as he waited by the door.

"Damn it!!! It's a typhoon out there!!" cried Horohoro as he reemerged into the room. Putting a hand on his friend's shoulder, Ren said "Horohoro. You're hopeless." Then he turned to the others and scowled "Well? What are you waiting for?" he snapped angrily "we're not going to find you just standing here like a bunch of idiots." With that the shaman group left the house and into the storm.

"Anna…Please be ok." Yoh prayed as he raced through the street to find her. He ran further and further into the night. When suddenly, the rain stopped pouring down on him. " Yo. Otouto. Long time no see" a voice greeted him as he turned to see Hao sitting on a tree. "It seems like you've lost something. Maybe I can be of some help" "Where's Anna! IF you've hurt her in any way, I swear I'll kill you!" yelled Yoh as he took his wooden sword. "And how do you plan to do that little brother?" Hao said pleasantly "Even with your strength, you can't defeat me without your samurai spirit" It was only then Yoh had realized that in his hurry, he had forgotten about Amidamaru.

"You see Yoh. That's what impatience does to most people. They just don't take enough time to plan things out. Quite the contrast to me though" Hao continued. "Where's Anna?" Yoh growled. "She presently in good hands. Although a little weak and feverish, she still as beautiful and as witty as ever." Hao said as he jumped from the tree. "However, I still need her company for the time being. Hence you'll just have to make do with my girls." And with a snap of his fingers, Mari, Matti and Kanna appeared. "Girls, keep my brother company while I tend to the Asakura's 'oh-so-important' fiancé." "Hao!!" Yoh charged at the direction Hao was leaving but was blocked by Kanna's oversoul, Ashcroft. As he disappeared into the night, Yoh felt the storm again.

"Hao-sama, asked us to entertain you Yoh-sama. It would be impolite to leave just when we're about to start" Kanna said puffing out smoke from her cigar. "Get out of my way!" warned Yoh taking a defensive stance "Or you'll what? Hit us with the toothpick of yours" they started laughing. "OR you'll have to deal with us!"

Yoh turned around and saw Ren standing on the tree that Hao was just in. Along with Ryu, Lyserg, Horohoro and Chocolove. "Kisama! Yoh! You really know how to pick your opponents" Ren then jumped of the tree and aimed his glaive at the three girls. "Your fight is with us." He turned to Yoh and tossed him Amidamaru's mortuary tablet "Go and catch up with Hao. If anything happens to Anna, the girls will make sure we rest in pieces." "Minna. Arigato" As he gave them a smile "Now go!" yelled Horohoro also getting into his battle mode "While we take care of the Cheer Squad here" "Beer Mart?" said Chocolove. "Enough with the boring jokes!" yelled Ren "Let's get them" the all charged at Kanna, Mari and Matti with their oversouls.

'Arigatou minna' Yoh thought at he raced through the rain in Hao direction.

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"Hao-sama"

"What is it now, Opacho?"

"Yoh-sama is getting help from his friends. And he is now coming here as we speak"

"My brother always has been a pain. But whatever he does Opacho, make sure he gets here past midnight"

"?"

"I need the right time for the resurrection of my plans."

"Naru hodo Hao-sama. But what of the itako?"

"She is the vital point of my plan Opacho. Now leave so that I can prepare"

"As you wish Hao-sama"

T.One

Dun Dun Dun……. AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! My brain is bleeding!!! Over work!! Stress!! Insomnia!!..... I don't think I can continue anymore…. Someone help…..

Just joking. Here the 4th chapter. Hope you're happy now. After all the persuasion by all the reviewers, I managed to at least cook something up. But you'll have to be satisfied for now. This fic is actually should be read along with my other one shot 'A Past Not Forgotten' so you can understand better the relationship between Hao and Anna.

Sorry it took so long though… and once more thank you for reviewing. Signing off T.One.