Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Love Hina or it's characters. I just borrow them to help with my story. Don't sue because I have nothing you want.  I also own no right's to "First Love" by Utada Hikaru, just using it for theatrical effect.

Author's Notes:  Here I am back again, last time on A Warrior's Spirit Keitaro and Haruka lost control of their emotions.  They must face those consequences and also the rest of the girls problems, Motoko's feelings, Naru's anger, Shinobu's crush, Su's energy, and Mitsune's conflicting feelings.  Well on with the story, and hopefully you guys review please?

A Warrior's Spirit

            Chaos, that is the only way to explain the emotions running through the mind of one Keitaro Urameshi.  He cannot forget the soft, supple lips of Haruka, the way her skin felt under his touch.  All these feelings cannot be easily dismissed thus it was not surprising that he was sweating bullets when he approached the girls.

            "Keitaro-sempai are you alright?  You seem awfully pale; do you want something to drink?"

            "No, Shinobu I am fine.  Just a little case of the shivers, so what can I do for you guys?"

            "Well Keitaro we were wondering if you had anything to do with what happened to Motoko.  She seems very different than before she left for her training camp."

            "Oh…well that is a good question, I cannot speak of it unless Motoko gives me permission to.  (Hopefully that will stop them for now.)"

            "Shut up with the lies hentai and give us a straight answer did you or did you not harm Motoko-chan?"

            "Now Naru there is no need to get all riled up, I am just waiting for permission from Motoko before I can tell you the whole story."

            "Brother, good boy, he not harm Motoko.  I believe in him, that I do."

            "Thank you Su for your trust in me, and I hope to be worthy of it."

            "I also trust in Keitaro-sempai and will wait until Motoko-sempai awakens before we judge him."

            "Many thanks, Shinobu-chan.  You don't know how much your trust means to me."

            "Keitaro is a good man, (he also has a nice butt) and I will await Motoko's presence before I pass judgment.  Besides, this way I can get to know him better, how bout it Keitaro?"

           Sweatdropping profusely at her sexual innuendo Keitaro nodded his assent reluctantly.  "I thank you as well Mitsune, I think?"

            "Fine, we will wait for Motoko to wake up first, come on girls let's all go back before Keitaro molests us."

            "Now Naru, there is no reason to go, stay and let's all have a party right Keitaro?"

            Surprised by his aunt's sudden appearance Keitaro clutches his heart in fright, 'I forgot that she came out with me, but where did she get the sake from?'

            "That sounds wonderful Aunty, let me get Motoko and this will be a great party."

            "There is no need for that Keitaro-sempai; Motoko-sempai is currently sleeping off her wounds."

            "Well then we should save her some food and drink.  Well what are you all waiting for let's party!"

            Cheering madly, Naru could not hope but be swept away in the momentum.  Keitaro went into the kitchen with Shinobu and started cooking some party snacks and gathering the cold sake in the fridge.  He also collected two 6 packs of soda for Shinobu and Su, 'They can't drink sake just yet; hopefully they won't feel too put out.'  Quite the contrary Shinobu and Su loved the soda and everyone else took some sake in a cup.  "This is great Keitaro; you really know how to throw a party.  The only way this could be any better is if you had a karaoke machine."

            Surprised by Mitsune's request Haruka stood up and walked to the back of the bar.  Lowering herself down till her knees were touching the floor Haruka found a state of the art karaoke machine.  Yelling for Keitaro Haruka pointed to the karaoke machine and gestured to the center of the dining room.  Nodding his head Keitaro hoisted the machine into the center of a huge table and plugged it in.  "Hell ya, now this party is complete, let's belt out a good one.  How bout it Su?"

            "Su says good, good.  But will only sing if big brother sing with us.  Please big brother?"  Knowing he cannot refuse the puppy dog eyes of death Keitaro surrenders easily to Su's charms.  "Alright, lets get it started, (this is great I can at last show off in front of Keitaro) what shall we sing?  How bout Utada Hikaru's "First Love"?"  Readying for her theatrical debut Mitsune soon burst into a light, almost whimsical song.

Saigo no kisu wa

Tabako no flavor ga shita

Nigakute setsunai kaori

Ashita no imagoro niwa

Anata wa doki ni irun darou

Dare wo omotterun darou

You are always gonna be my love

Itsuka dareka to mata koi ni ochitemo

I'll remember to love

You taught me how

You are always gonna be the one

Ima wa mada kanashii love song

Atarashii uta utaeru made

Tachidomaru jikan ga

Ugokidasou to shiteru

Wasuretakunai koto bakari

Ashita no imagoro niwa

Watashi wa kitto naiteru

Anata wo omotterun darou

You will always be inside my heart

Itsumo anata dake no basho ga aru kara

I hope that I have a place in your heart too

Now and forever you are still the one

Ima wa mada kanashii love song

Atarashii uta utaeru made

You are always gonna be my love

Itsuka dareka to mata koi ni ochitemo

I'll remember to love

You taught me how

You are always gonna be the one

Mada kanashii love song

Now and forever

           Clapping like a maniac Keitaro along with Su could not comprehend the light musical voice with the sultry seductress.  Blushing from all the praise and clapping, Mitsune bowed twice and soon went over to Keitaro's side and held on for dear life.  Among the growing faces of jealousy were Shinobu, Naru, Su, and last but not least Haruka; laughing goofily Keitaro tried his best to extricate himself from the Osaka native.  "Mitsune what are you doing?  Get away from that hentai before he gropes you."

            "Oh, Naru just because you don't want to be groped doesn't mean I don't."

            Keitaro was soon feeling lightheaded at the effect that Mitsune was having on his psyche and his body.  "Well it is time for the snacks, would you be so kind as to help nephew?"  Watching the twitching form that used to be his loving aunt Keitaro knew that was not a question.  Trying extra hard now Keitaro soon dislodged the drunken woman on his arm, "Thanks for the song Mitsune I really loved it."  Knowing his aunt would kill him Keitaro could not help but play with her a little, Keitaro gave a small peck on Mitsune's cheek.

            Having thoughts that would make a sailor blush, Mitsune was on Cloud 9 nothing could get her down.  On the other hand Haruka was livid and knew her nephew did that to spite her.  Calming down, but still angry Haruka grabbed Keitaro by the earlobe and dragged him into the kitchen to retrieve the snacks.  Whimpering like a cornered mouse Keitaro could not stop his assisted journey into the back of the teahouse.

            Wondering how the stone-faced Keitaro could be dragged away so easily all the girls sweatdropped.  'I wish it could have been me he embraced and kissed but I guess it will never happen.  Poor Keitaro-sempai he will be severely hurt by the look on Haruka-sans face.  I know I can help them in the kitchen, maybe get a kiss too.'  Blushing like a tomato at her daring Shinobu hurried into the kitchen while mumbling a quick "Helping out, bye-bye."  Still drifting on Cloud 9 Mitsune had no idea of her surroundings, she was just swaying from side to side singing a song very quietly.

            'What has that idiot done to Mitsune and Shinobu?  I must stop his further corruption of the residents, no matter how well that shirt contours to his body he has to be stopped.  Heck I may even grace him with a kiss from me.'  Creeping silently into the kitchen Naru had only thoughts of torture for our faithful hero, unbeknownst to her she was about to get punished herself.

            'Big brother is very handsome, he will give me good love love.  Wonder what under shirt, might be tasty me check.'  Making no qualms about where she is going Su bounced her way into the kitchen in search of her "snack".

            And then there was one, the only one left in the teahouse was Mitsune and she was dreaming of ways to use whipped cream and Keitaro together.  'Hmm…me covered in whip cream, and Keitaro licking it away to find the good things underneath.  This would be a tasteful way to show how much I care for him, maybe a bit presumptuous but still tactful.'  Obviously Mitsune had no idea what the word tactful even meant because with the way she was sauntering about most guys would be having full-blown nosebleeds.

            Finally coming down from her Keitaro instilled high Mitsune soon finds herself all alone, 'Now where did my plush toy run off to?  And where are the other girls?  I had better check in the kitchen, I don't want them to get the wrong idea about how free Keitaro really is.'  Rushing into the kitchen Mitsune was soon overwhelmed by an unseen force, and then the world got all white.

(Meanwhile, back at the Hinata-sou)

            Motoko was tossing and turning on her futon, dreaming of things that were best left for convicts.

(Motoko's Dream)

            Motoko is walking toward the Hinata-sou after a harsh day of training, she was dead tired and had no longer the energy or the stamina to fight off any would be attackers.  The perfect time to assault the samurai was now, when she was the most vulnerable.  A dark presence stalks the warrior claiming vast amounts of light from the already dreary town.  Sensing the presence but not having enough energy to defeat it Motoko takes the logical course and sprints toward the inn.

            But the spirit continues to gain on the young woman and soon overtakes her completely, encompassing her in darkness that not even the brightest sun could shine through.  Feeling the entity drawing near Motoko readies her weapon for one last ditch effort to thwart the evil from claiming her being.  Slashing into the darkness left and right; hoping beyond hope that she wounds it severely enough for it to release her.  Out of the shadows come multitudes of hands latching onto the youth, holding her in mid-air for all to see.  Knowing that all her attempts at escape were shot down Motoko screams out her anguish to all who would hear her, but all that comes out of her mouth is silence.

            'What is this thing, this monster that holds my very voice in its grasp.  All my training, all my hard work swept away as if it was nothing more than parlor tricks to this evil being.  The darkness is so absolute I can't even see the palms of my hands or my trusty blade, but wait what is that light off in the horizon.  It is the Hinata-sou!  There may still be hope yet, but why would the villain let such light into his spiraling abyss?'

            'It is because I can!  I am so confidant in my power over you I have no qualms about such things as love, light, or friendship.  It is all lies that the pure tell themselves to drive away the darkness, but in your heart all I see is the feelings of anger, sadness, pain and despair.  No, you will not be leaving my kingdom anytime soon; I will have much amusement in torturing your very soul girl!'

            The light is soon replaced by the face that has haunted her dreams for all her life, the face of a monstrous turtle dripping with saliva and blood.  Snapping it's jaws while eyeing Motoko like a piece of fish that has gotten away from it, 'That is right my dear, the last thing you will feel is my jaws grinding your very bones and arteries.  There is no escape, only damnation and pain is in store for you.'

            Knowing what the monstrosity is saying is true Motoko cannot help the sobs that rack her body; years of pain and sadness exude from her whole being calling forth a savior in disguise.  A light permeates through the darkness propelling the turtle back and enveloping Motoko in it's radiant glow.  'You are not alone my dear, all you must do is ask for help and I will always be here.  Do you wish for any assistance, my princess?'

            Incapable of believing that this girl had any strength left the monstrosity had underestimated the power of the love that other's showed her.  'There is no way in hell I will let you take what is mine.  I will have this girl and you will be banished from my realm forever, whoever you are.'

            'That is not for you to decide you B level demon; I go by the wishes of my princess.  Now again I ask of you my princess do you require assistance?'

            Words could not express the relief that Motoko felt and she could not trust her mouth to accept the help of the stranger.  So all she did was nod her head in assent toward the light, 'That is all that is needed ma'am, let's get you out of this pit of hell.  Nice try demon but you must do better than that to force me out of her.'

            Hoping to kill the intruder the monster charges at the beam of light.  'You will not get out of this realm so easily, I will make you pay for your overconfidence.'  Finally reaching the beam of light the monster dives headfirst into the ray of light and feels the most unimaginable pain in it's very skin.  'What is this pain I am feeling?  Nothing man made can hurt me, what have you done to me you fiend?'

            'I have done nothing you incompetent fool, I am the light you are the dark, you may never touch the light.  That is all you need to know, but it is too late for you.  The light will infect your body and cause you to either implode or explode, either being fine for me.  I wish you well in the nine levels of hell, say hello to Lucifer for me.'

            Embracing the youth in a blanket made of pure silk the light vanishes from the realm, while the monster screams out his own death shrills.  'What happened?  I was so close, who was that deity?'  The demon will never know since it was about that time he imploded from the light.

(Back in Motoko's room)

            "Ahh…ouch, what in Kami happened?  Where is the demon?"  Awakening from her nightmare filled slumber Motoko could not help but feel a little put out.  The room was the same as when she fell asleep but her sheets were soaked due to exposure with her.  Motoko was sweating bullets from the haunting face she could not get out of her head, removing the wet sheets from her body Motoko took a look at her arm.  It was the scar from before, it had reopened during her tussle with the comforter.  The wound was not deep but blood was slowly but surely seeping out from it.

            'Better get this wrapped up again, I don't want to go back into another nightmare filled sleep because of excess blood loss.'  Working quickly to find her first aid box Motoko took the time in between thinking of the mysterious voice that saved her from the menace.  'Why would anyone in their right mind help me?  And why did the voice sound so familiar?'

            Leaving the musings for another time Motoko used the newly found kit and patched up the reopened scar.  Feeling a little thirsty and hearing her stomach growl Motoko surmised that a bit of food was in order.  Walking calmly out her room and down the stairs she wondered why there were no sounds echoing in the night.  'Where are the other residents?  Did they go out while I was asleep?'  Wandering into the kitchen Motoko did not find the usually crowd of girls that she was used to.

            Worry etching across her face Motoko went in search of the girls, 'Maybe they went down to the teahouse to talk to Haruka, if I recall correctly that is also where Keitaro is waiting.'  Finding a long, cotton robe Motoko put it on with another jacket that she had found on the floor of the foyer.  'This smells strongly of that demon Keitaro, it is rather woodsy.  Almost like a forest and with a slight amount of burnt sage, what am I doing?  Thinking of what my attacker smells like, regardless I need the coat to stay warm.'  Wrapping the coat around the robe Motoko headed down the steep hill toward the teahouse.

            After 10 minutes of walking Motoko soon found herself right outside the quaint little bar, hoping that she was right in her assumptions Motoko knocked on the door.  After hearing no reply she was disappointed until a shrill cry went up into the night, 'That came from the kitchen, I had better check this out.  Who knows what Urameshi will do to the girls now that he is all alone with them?'

            Racing into the kitchen Motoko came upon a scene that shocked and amused her, trying to keep a smile from gracing her lips Motoko had only one thing to say.  "Can I join?"

Author's Notes:  Well there you have it another chapter, this is going really well.  I hope to actually finish this thing in the next year or so.  Haha…oh well nothing else to do I guess.  Anyways, R & R, please?  Peace, I'm out.