A Class Apart
Chapter Five: Chocolate-Chip Cookies
By: Merayna
A/N: Hey to all my reviewers! I LUFF YOU ALLL! ::sobs as clutches reviewers to heart:: Anyway, I've started this right after I posted Chapter Four! Let's see how long it takes! HEEEHEEE! Ok, well, let's get started! FLUFF IS PLANNED! MWAHAHAH!
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A small shaft of sunlight crept its way across the bedcovers, the small inhabitant snoring softly, childlike snores blending with the still silence. Silver strands of hair were fanned out on a small, fluffy pillow. Adorable, fuzzy puppy ears tweaked every so often. A chubby hand clutched the olive green comforter lightly, small and delicate claws pricking tiny holes. A small bird chirped outside of the window on a thin tree branch, its inquisitive and bright, beady eyes staring curiously, head cocked. Twittering, it flapped its wings and took off, its bright blue wings spread out against the powdery blue sky. Bright, glistening droplets shook from the branch, glittering in the soft light.
Suddenly a small form slammed into the bed, making the covers fly and the sleeper jump up, eyes wide. Golden eyes blinked blearily, silvery hair in tangles. A giggle erupted from under the mound of covers and a small boy leaped from underneath it, a wide grin stretched across his face.
He, too, had long, silvery hair, though his was finer and more delicate. Small, pointed ears stuck out from his tangled hair, magenta stripes curving across his cheeks. Grinning in laughter, small fangs gleamed happily in his smiling mouth. Grabbing the pillow, he began pummeling the smaller boy, pounding the pillow into the small boy's head.
Growling playfully and ears twitching, small claws ripped through the pillow, sending feathers bursting into the air, floating gently to the ground and covering the two, laughing boys until they resembled rather large, bumbling birds.
A slender form darkened the doorway as a lady stuck her head in the room. Her eyes widened, blue-tinted lids opening to their full extent, beautiful hazel depths wondering. Full, red lips widened in laughter as she began giggling in amusement. Reaching a pale, soft hand towards the two giggling boys, she pulled them up by their collars.
"Time for breakfast, boys," she laughed, dusting off feathers gently.
Her long, lustrous black hair was pulled back in an intricate and delicate bun. A few strands of silky ebony hair framed her pale, lovely face. Long, dangling earrings adorned her ears and she was decked in a rustling, shining, silk kimono. A beautiful crane print was pressed into the cloth, their brilliant red color a stunning contrast to the pearly white of the silk.
Gathering them up, she shepherded the small boys into the hallway and into the dining room where a stern man was seated, looking regal in a silk shirt and breeches. A silver circlet, set with a glittering ruby encircled his head. At the sight of the woman and boys, his face creased into a smile, amber eyes twinkling.
"InuYasha! Sesshoumaru! My fine, fine boys!" he cried happily.
Turning to the woman, his face was bathed in a loving light, "Ahh, Tomiko, my love."
Leaning over, he pecked her lightly on the cheek, smiling slightly as the warmth from her face crept into his lips.
Settling down into his chair, he rapped the table with his knuckles, looking sharply at his giggling sons as their mischievous hands crept toward the silverware. Their small hands pulled back, a few stifled chortles sounding out.
InuYasha looked at his older brother, a smile on his face. He liked Sesshoumaru. He liked his Daddy, and he liked his Mommy. Snuggling between his mother's warm form and Sesshoumaru's, he let a contented sigh sound out. He was happy.
~~~~End Flashback [ A/N: Bet ya didn't see that one coming!!]
InuYasha sighed wistfully, chin resting on his fist, elbow balancing on the tip of his broom handle. Blowing a strand of hair out of his face, he straightened from his crouching position and yawned. Stretching his arms back, his mouth opened to reveal shining canines. Settling down, he licked his lips tiredly. Glancing through the crack of Kagome's door, he gave a start when he noticed her sleeping form was missing.
Turning around, he caught her scent not a moment too soon. He managed to keep his features calm as she suddenly appeared in front of him, a glass of milk in one hand and a half-eaten chocolate-chip cookie in the other. She was happily munching on the other half. Looking up at him in surprise, she lifted the piece of cookie in his face, eyes questioning.
"Mrrraghookie?"
Swallowing, she repeated, "Want a cookie?"
InuYasha was slightly taken aback. Was she just offering the cookie she had just BITTEN into? He wrinkled his nose at the saliva that coated the edges.
"No thanks, I'll pass," he replied.
She only shrugged and took another bite, "Your Loss."
Rustling through her skirts, she took out a small handkerchief that had been wrapped around some suspiciously flat, rounded shapes. InuYasha mentally groaned as he caught the wafting smell of cookies.
Edging closer to her munching form, his hand crept toward the opening handkerchief. A small zap of light stung his hand as he gave a small yelp, pain rushing throughout his hand. Looking hurt, he sucked on his hand sullenly. Kagome laughed lightly, her eyes twinkling.
InuYasha looked at her slyly, not quite understanding his sudden need for chocolate-chip cookies. Suddenly darting his hand out, he grabbed the handkerchief from her hands. InuYasha smiled victoriously as it sailed through the air, firmly clutched in his hand. Until another stinging zap was sent to his hand and the bag seemed to pull toward Kagome, who was smiling smugly, hands slightly glowing. Crooking a finger, she bent it forward, the handkerchief flying toward her, along with InuYasha.
Kagome's eyes widened as she saw InuYasha flying toward her. Giving a small shriek, she began to dodge out of the way, but gave a small "oof!" as he landed on top of her.
InuYasha felt the blood rushing to his cheeks as the warm feeling of a blush reddened his face. Scampering up, he held out a flustered hand toward a giggling Kagome. She stared up at him with bright eyes, face flushed, with a wide smile curved on her face.
InuYasha had never seen anything so beautiful in his life.
Kagome looked up at InuYasha, blinking her eyes innocently. A small smile curved her lips as she stared him over. His tousled, silvery-white hair was all in his face and his customary black hat was askew. He was grinning handsomely, a small fang poking out the side of his mouth. A small dimple made its way on his tanned and rough face, which was slightly pink with a blush. His amber-golden eyes twinkled in laughter.
Kagome was mesmerized.
Slowly, his hand reached forward tentatively toward her hand. His face was bathed in an honest and hopeful light. Kagome felt her heart thumping painfully and the uncomfortable warmth of a blush.
His hand crept closer...and snatched the handkerchief of cookies from her limp hand.
Smirking in victory, he wolfed them down, crumbs flying out of his mouth.
Mouth twisting and eyes narrowing in mock anger, Kagome rolled her sleeves and began to advance toward InuYasha, a playful air surrounding her. InuYasha backed away slightly, eyes widening the tiniest fraction.
@~*@~*@~*@~*@~*[A/N: I wrote fluff! I know, it's too fast, but WHO CARES?!]
Kouga yawned boredly, eyes heavily lidded, resting his chin on linked fingers. Ayame sat in a chair beside him, absently twirling a dagger, its flashing surface capturing his tired eyes. Watching the twirling dagger, he felt his eyes getting heavier and heavier, darkness beginning to overwhelm him...
A swirling mass of bright, colored lights in the vague form of a circle twirled in a laughing man's hand. His flame-colored hair flickered in its crackling light, his fangs gleaming. A silky, thick tail twitched behind him, its glossy surface reflecting the light. His evil cackle echoed and the spark in his eyes was filled with a dark promise.
Kouga was jerked awake as a rough hand began shaking his shoulder roughly. Ayame was leaning on his shoulder, resting her fiery head on his shoulder and dozing. He gazed fondly at her for a moment, heart filled with emotion, hand reaching to stroke absently at her hair.
Looking around, confusion contorted his features.
Nobody was there.
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Copper locks wreathed a youthful face as emerald eyes scanned a faded watercolor painting. A slender, clawed hand traced itself over its creased surface fondly, going over the flowing words written at the bottom.
"The Kitsune Family. Kitsune Tekshin, Kitsune Hanako, and Kitsune Shippo."
A stern, yet handsome man stood straight, his weathered face seemingly young, but his eyes and stance full of age and wisdom. His bright, flame- colored hair was drawn back in a ponytail, tied back with a black, velvet ribbon. His dark, brown eyes gazed seriously out of the page. His hand rested on a pretty young woman's shoulder. She had a smooth, oval face and brilliant jade eyes. Her face was perfectly proportioned and her eyes were shaped prettily like almonds. She had a small, straight nose, and her full pink lips were curled in a smile. Her auburn hair was slightly wavy, cascading over her milky-white shoulders and a few strands tucked behind a gracefully pointed ear.
In her lap, there sat a young boy, his ruffled orange hair tied up with a large, blue ribbon. His bright, green eyes were set in a chubby, round face. His large eyes were filled with innocence and his bright smile revealed a tiny fang.
The man stared at it a moment longer before hastily hiding it behind a box. He always liked gazing at how he used to be and what his mother and father used to look like.
"Sorceror?"
He turned his head around sharply.
"What?"
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Kikyou's hands trembled as she gulped down the burning liquid. She set her cracked glass down on the wooden bar with a sharp thump, settling her head into her arms, groaning.
"InuYasha." she murmured to herself. Tears streamed down her cheeks, the sobs shaking her shoulders and soaking her arms.
The bartender looked at her with pity, wiping grimy glasses with a grubby cloth that could have once been white.
Gently poking her with a cleaner end, he spoke softly, "Miss, it be best if you not be sleeping on the counter. I knows mostly likely it not be me business, but there be folks out here who would be most happy ter take advantage of a lass like you. Yes, best to get up, miss."
Kikyou raised a tear-stained face, her eyes red and puffy. Her once pale ivory skin was stained with smudges of dirt and soot. Her hair was messy and tangled and looked as if it need a wash. She only sniffled slightly and moved to get up, weakly resting a hand on the counter, the other pressing a shining gold coin into the bartender's palm.
She stiffened as a rough hand suddenly clutched her shoulder and the hot breath of a drunken man tickled the back of her neck. She felt limp and exhausted. With faint surprise, she realized that she didn't care what happened to herself. Her only thought as a thick chuckle rumbled in the man's chest was that she hadn't seen InuYasha in months.
She wouldn't get to say good-bye.
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InuYasha grinned as Kagome dashed toward him, cookie crumbs flying off of his face. Shrieking playfully, she ran into him with a laugh. If possible, his grin stretched even wider.
Suddenly, InuYasha stopped, and his grin slipped off his face. An icy feeling spread across his chest and it suddenly clenched with pain. Something had happened. Suddenly alert, he pricked his ears up from under the hat, straining to catch anything, even muffled as it was from the blasted piece of cloth on his head.
Kagome sensed the change of his mood and slowly dusted off her dress, gray- blue eyes searching his face for the reason for his wariness. He seemed poised to pounce, as if he was a hunter that had suddenly scented prey.
InuYasha's head darted around, seeming to sniff, almost. His form went suddenly rigid and he began to lope toward a window, and with only the slightest of hesitations, leaped through it, shattering the expensive glass into shards.
Kagome, abound with bewilderment, followed somewhat awkwardly, all the while shouting, "InuYasha, Wait!"
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He had sensed what had happened. It was Kikyou. A slow feeling of dread spread to the pit of his stomach. Something was wrong with her scent. It was as if it had changed. He had only smelled something like that when a man had lost his mind, but it was somehow...different.
Twisting his ears, he sensed Kagome frantically following him. His brow furrowed in frustration. 'Fool girl! What's she doing following me?!' He had no more time, though. What he had sensed was already happening.
An ear-shattering shriek suddenly tore across the sky and screams rent the air. InuYasha almost reeled from the stench of fear that wafted toward him. Yet, somehow, he knew that it wasn't Kikyou.
It was Kagome.
InuYasha was torn, sweat beading on his forehead. He had to do something! Suddenly, another scream clawed its way towards him. Anguish tearing at him, he dashed toward the sound.
'Kagome!'
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A/N: Yes, yes, I haven't updated and this chapter is short. Oh well! Ho ho ho, har har har. I dunno, I think I've lost motivation to continue this. Oh! Not that I don't heartily appreciate every single one of your reviews. I love you guys! I just.am not in the writing mood for some weird reason!
Chapter Five: Chocolate-Chip Cookies
By: Merayna
A/N: Hey to all my reviewers! I LUFF YOU ALLL! ::sobs as clutches reviewers to heart:: Anyway, I've started this right after I posted Chapter Four! Let's see how long it takes! HEEEHEEE! Ok, well, let's get started! FLUFF IS PLANNED! MWAHAHAH!
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A small shaft of sunlight crept its way across the bedcovers, the small inhabitant snoring softly, childlike snores blending with the still silence. Silver strands of hair were fanned out on a small, fluffy pillow. Adorable, fuzzy puppy ears tweaked every so often. A chubby hand clutched the olive green comforter lightly, small and delicate claws pricking tiny holes. A small bird chirped outside of the window on a thin tree branch, its inquisitive and bright, beady eyes staring curiously, head cocked. Twittering, it flapped its wings and took off, its bright blue wings spread out against the powdery blue sky. Bright, glistening droplets shook from the branch, glittering in the soft light.
Suddenly a small form slammed into the bed, making the covers fly and the sleeper jump up, eyes wide. Golden eyes blinked blearily, silvery hair in tangles. A giggle erupted from under the mound of covers and a small boy leaped from underneath it, a wide grin stretched across his face.
He, too, had long, silvery hair, though his was finer and more delicate. Small, pointed ears stuck out from his tangled hair, magenta stripes curving across his cheeks. Grinning in laughter, small fangs gleamed happily in his smiling mouth. Grabbing the pillow, he began pummeling the smaller boy, pounding the pillow into the small boy's head.
Growling playfully and ears twitching, small claws ripped through the pillow, sending feathers bursting into the air, floating gently to the ground and covering the two, laughing boys until they resembled rather large, bumbling birds.
A slender form darkened the doorway as a lady stuck her head in the room. Her eyes widened, blue-tinted lids opening to their full extent, beautiful hazel depths wondering. Full, red lips widened in laughter as she began giggling in amusement. Reaching a pale, soft hand towards the two giggling boys, she pulled them up by their collars.
"Time for breakfast, boys," she laughed, dusting off feathers gently.
Her long, lustrous black hair was pulled back in an intricate and delicate bun. A few strands of silky ebony hair framed her pale, lovely face. Long, dangling earrings adorned her ears and she was decked in a rustling, shining, silk kimono. A beautiful crane print was pressed into the cloth, their brilliant red color a stunning contrast to the pearly white of the silk.
Gathering them up, she shepherded the small boys into the hallway and into the dining room where a stern man was seated, looking regal in a silk shirt and breeches. A silver circlet, set with a glittering ruby encircled his head. At the sight of the woman and boys, his face creased into a smile, amber eyes twinkling.
"InuYasha! Sesshoumaru! My fine, fine boys!" he cried happily.
Turning to the woman, his face was bathed in a loving light, "Ahh, Tomiko, my love."
Leaning over, he pecked her lightly on the cheek, smiling slightly as the warmth from her face crept into his lips.
Settling down into his chair, he rapped the table with his knuckles, looking sharply at his giggling sons as their mischievous hands crept toward the silverware. Their small hands pulled back, a few stifled chortles sounding out.
InuYasha looked at his older brother, a smile on his face. He liked Sesshoumaru. He liked his Daddy, and he liked his Mommy. Snuggling between his mother's warm form and Sesshoumaru's, he let a contented sigh sound out. He was happy.
~~~~End Flashback [ A/N: Bet ya didn't see that one coming!!]
InuYasha sighed wistfully, chin resting on his fist, elbow balancing on the tip of his broom handle. Blowing a strand of hair out of his face, he straightened from his crouching position and yawned. Stretching his arms back, his mouth opened to reveal shining canines. Settling down, he licked his lips tiredly. Glancing through the crack of Kagome's door, he gave a start when he noticed her sleeping form was missing.
Turning around, he caught her scent not a moment too soon. He managed to keep his features calm as she suddenly appeared in front of him, a glass of milk in one hand and a half-eaten chocolate-chip cookie in the other. She was happily munching on the other half. Looking up at him in surprise, she lifted the piece of cookie in his face, eyes questioning.
"Mrrraghookie?"
Swallowing, she repeated, "Want a cookie?"
InuYasha was slightly taken aback. Was she just offering the cookie she had just BITTEN into? He wrinkled his nose at the saliva that coated the edges.
"No thanks, I'll pass," he replied.
She only shrugged and took another bite, "Your Loss."
Rustling through her skirts, she took out a small handkerchief that had been wrapped around some suspiciously flat, rounded shapes. InuYasha mentally groaned as he caught the wafting smell of cookies.
Edging closer to her munching form, his hand crept toward the opening handkerchief. A small zap of light stung his hand as he gave a small yelp, pain rushing throughout his hand. Looking hurt, he sucked on his hand sullenly. Kagome laughed lightly, her eyes twinkling.
InuYasha looked at her slyly, not quite understanding his sudden need for chocolate-chip cookies. Suddenly darting his hand out, he grabbed the handkerchief from her hands. InuYasha smiled victoriously as it sailed through the air, firmly clutched in his hand. Until another stinging zap was sent to his hand and the bag seemed to pull toward Kagome, who was smiling smugly, hands slightly glowing. Crooking a finger, she bent it forward, the handkerchief flying toward her, along with InuYasha.
Kagome's eyes widened as she saw InuYasha flying toward her. Giving a small shriek, she began to dodge out of the way, but gave a small "oof!" as he landed on top of her.
InuYasha felt the blood rushing to his cheeks as the warm feeling of a blush reddened his face. Scampering up, he held out a flustered hand toward a giggling Kagome. She stared up at him with bright eyes, face flushed, with a wide smile curved on her face.
InuYasha had never seen anything so beautiful in his life.
Kagome looked up at InuYasha, blinking her eyes innocently. A small smile curved her lips as she stared him over. His tousled, silvery-white hair was all in his face and his customary black hat was askew. He was grinning handsomely, a small fang poking out the side of his mouth. A small dimple made its way on his tanned and rough face, which was slightly pink with a blush. His amber-golden eyes twinkled in laughter.
Kagome was mesmerized.
Slowly, his hand reached forward tentatively toward her hand. His face was bathed in an honest and hopeful light. Kagome felt her heart thumping painfully and the uncomfortable warmth of a blush.
His hand crept closer...and snatched the handkerchief of cookies from her limp hand.
Smirking in victory, he wolfed them down, crumbs flying out of his mouth.
Mouth twisting and eyes narrowing in mock anger, Kagome rolled her sleeves and began to advance toward InuYasha, a playful air surrounding her. InuYasha backed away slightly, eyes widening the tiniest fraction.
@~*@~*@~*@~*@~*[A/N: I wrote fluff! I know, it's too fast, but WHO CARES?!]
Kouga yawned boredly, eyes heavily lidded, resting his chin on linked fingers. Ayame sat in a chair beside him, absently twirling a dagger, its flashing surface capturing his tired eyes. Watching the twirling dagger, he felt his eyes getting heavier and heavier, darkness beginning to overwhelm him...
A swirling mass of bright, colored lights in the vague form of a circle twirled in a laughing man's hand. His flame-colored hair flickered in its crackling light, his fangs gleaming. A silky, thick tail twitched behind him, its glossy surface reflecting the light. His evil cackle echoed and the spark in his eyes was filled with a dark promise.
Kouga was jerked awake as a rough hand began shaking his shoulder roughly. Ayame was leaning on his shoulder, resting her fiery head on his shoulder and dozing. He gazed fondly at her for a moment, heart filled with emotion, hand reaching to stroke absently at her hair.
Looking around, confusion contorted his features.
Nobody was there.
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Copper locks wreathed a youthful face as emerald eyes scanned a faded watercolor painting. A slender, clawed hand traced itself over its creased surface fondly, going over the flowing words written at the bottom.
"The Kitsune Family. Kitsune Tekshin, Kitsune Hanako, and Kitsune Shippo."
A stern, yet handsome man stood straight, his weathered face seemingly young, but his eyes and stance full of age and wisdom. His bright, flame- colored hair was drawn back in a ponytail, tied back with a black, velvet ribbon. His dark, brown eyes gazed seriously out of the page. His hand rested on a pretty young woman's shoulder. She had a smooth, oval face and brilliant jade eyes. Her face was perfectly proportioned and her eyes were shaped prettily like almonds. She had a small, straight nose, and her full pink lips were curled in a smile. Her auburn hair was slightly wavy, cascading over her milky-white shoulders and a few strands tucked behind a gracefully pointed ear.
In her lap, there sat a young boy, his ruffled orange hair tied up with a large, blue ribbon. His bright, green eyes were set in a chubby, round face. His large eyes were filled with innocence and his bright smile revealed a tiny fang.
The man stared at it a moment longer before hastily hiding it behind a box. He always liked gazing at how he used to be and what his mother and father used to look like.
"Sorceror?"
He turned his head around sharply.
"What?"
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Kikyou's hands trembled as she gulped down the burning liquid. She set her cracked glass down on the wooden bar with a sharp thump, settling her head into her arms, groaning.
"InuYasha." she murmured to herself. Tears streamed down her cheeks, the sobs shaking her shoulders and soaking her arms.
The bartender looked at her with pity, wiping grimy glasses with a grubby cloth that could have once been white.
Gently poking her with a cleaner end, he spoke softly, "Miss, it be best if you not be sleeping on the counter. I knows mostly likely it not be me business, but there be folks out here who would be most happy ter take advantage of a lass like you. Yes, best to get up, miss."
Kikyou raised a tear-stained face, her eyes red and puffy. Her once pale ivory skin was stained with smudges of dirt and soot. Her hair was messy and tangled and looked as if it need a wash. She only sniffled slightly and moved to get up, weakly resting a hand on the counter, the other pressing a shining gold coin into the bartender's palm.
She stiffened as a rough hand suddenly clutched her shoulder and the hot breath of a drunken man tickled the back of her neck. She felt limp and exhausted. With faint surprise, she realized that she didn't care what happened to herself. Her only thought as a thick chuckle rumbled in the man's chest was that she hadn't seen InuYasha in months.
She wouldn't get to say good-bye.
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InuYasha grinned as Kagome dashed toward him, cookie crumbs flying off of his face. Shrieking playfully, she ran into him with a laugh. If possible, his grin stretched even wider.
Suddenly, InuYasha stopped, and his grin slipped off his face. An icy feeling spread across his chest and it suddenly clenched with pain. Something had happened. Suddenly alert, he pricked his ears up from under the hat, straining to catch anything, even muffled as it was from the blasted piece of cloth on his head.
Kagome sensed the change of his mood and slowly dusted off her dress, gray- blue eyes searching his face for the reason for his wariness. He seemed poised to pounce, as if he was a hunter that had suddenly scented prey.
InuYasha's head darted around, seeming to sniff, almost. His form went suddenly rigid and he began to lope toward a window, and with only the slightest of hesitations, leaped through it, shattering the expensive glass into shards.
Kagome, abound with bewilderment, followed somewhat awkwardly, all the while shouting, "InuYasha, Wait!"
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He had sensed what had happened. It was Kikyou. A slow feeling of dread spread to the pit of his stomach. Something was wrong with her scent. It was as if it had changed. He had only smelled something like that when a man had lost his mind, but it was somehow...different.
Twisting his ears, he sensed Kagome frantically following him. His brow furrowed in frustration. 'Fool girl! What's she doing following me?!' He had no more time, though. What he had sensed was already happening.
An ear-shattering shriek suddenly tore across the sky and screams rent the air. InuYasha almost reeled from the stench of fear that wafted toward him. Yet, somehow, he knew that it wasn't Kikyou.
It was Kagome.
InuYasha was torn, sweat beading on his forehead. He had to do something! Suddenly, another scream clawed its way towards him. Anguish tearing at him, he dashed toward the sound.
'Kagome!'
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A/N: Yes, yes, I haven't updated and this chapter is short. Oh well! Ho ho ho, har har har. I dunno, I think I've lost motivation to continue this. Oh! Not that I don't heartily appreciate every single one of your reviews. I love you guys! I just.am not in the writing mood for some weird reason!