A/N: Hi there again! I'm finally here with another update…finally…after how long again? I'm sorry again for the long update…=.=…school's killing me….Now I have to read a book called Fahrenheit 451…it's actually kinda good…so I'll be reading it for like the next month or so…But anywho! Let's see…If you're wondering, I'll be updating Preschool in a while…just in case some of you think that I've stopped that one…which is not true…I just hadn't had time to update and write another chappie for it yet. Let's see…Passionate Angel? Were you the one who asked me about Chobits when I mentioned that I've seen Fruits Basket? B/c if you were, and yup! I've seen Chobits! - every episode of Chobits! - I liked the manga more better than the anime however…less confusing…but I have to thank my one friend for letting me borrow his manga though, so if you're seeing this Allan, THANK YOU!!! - Fruits Basket is a great series…so cute and so hard to choose a favorite character! -.- And yes, Chobits is very cute…Sumomo and Kotoko!! VERY VERY CUTE!!! Has any one seen Chibits? It's this little short eppie about Sumomo and Kotoko traveling around Tokyo for Chii…heh…cute and hilarious…

ANYWHO, I'd better start with the fic, ne? And yes…Botan and Kurama interaction…what will she say? Well, I'll start now, just as long as you review this when you're done, okay? - heh, enjoy! looks at the TV and sees Vhong Navarro VHONG NAVARRO!!! YAY!!

Disclaimer: Must I always say this? Oh, btw…This chapter might become a bit confusing b/c of the time/event occurring within…

[CHAPTER TEN: ONE OUT OF FOUR FOUND...]

"Koenma, were you following us?" Botan asked her brother as they walked down the staircase.

"No," he lied, "I wasn't following you two. I just happened to be there at that same time."

Botan looked questioningly at Koenma, and then looked on ahead. Kurama asking her out was surprising, but yet at the same time, she was feeling so happy about it; it's like as though her heart was jumping for joy. But what will she say to her father? Would he allow her to see him? Botan sighed and drooped down her shoulders. Koenma hear her and asked what was wrong. Botan became quiet. Should she tell him, or no? "Umm…" she began, "How long were you standing up there before you walked up there?"

"I just came," he answered.

The two siblings had approached the third year hallway. "So, you didn't hear anything else?" she asked.

"If you want to go with him, then go ahead; I wouldn't mind," he said suddenly.

"So you WERE up there longer than what you said, you liar!" Botan paused. "Wait…Did you say that I can go?"

"Yeah."

"But what about Daddy? What if he'll say 'no'"?

"He's going to be on a business trip for a few days. His plane will leave in an hour."

Happiness began to fill Botan; she quickly hugged Koenma tightly. "Oh, thank you so much, Koenma!" she said.

"Okay, okay, Botan. Stop before the whole school starts to get ideas."

"Oh, sorry."

Soon they reached the second year floor; the bell rang and the two departed. Botan then ran back to her classroom.

During lunch, Kagome and Sango were in Inya's classroom. They spent the time with Inya probably the whole time; they didn't eat though, just chatted. Inya didn't talk much, nor listened that much either – during a couple of times it seemed as though he spaced out a lot, by the way is eyes would just look on ahead and seem all dazed…He had other things in mind.

'Two Kurokibas within this school, who knows if there are more,' he said to himself. 'It seems as though they're looking for the Elemental Witches also…What is so special about these damn witches anyway? If it weren't for them, I'd still be dead though…Buried underground as my flesh begins to rot into nothingness…"

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Over three centuries ago, Inuyasha was killed by a magic arrow shot by a witch. The arrow pierced through to his heart. Kaede was the one who shot him, and his brother Sesshoumaru was the one who buried him near that well. But, however, Kaede was the one who dug him up from his grave…

Kaede watched silently from within the thick forest as she saw Sesshoumaru bury his younger brother below the ground. She began to feel sorry for what she had done, but she a reason for doing this. After Sesshoumaru buried his brother, he then left. Kaede made her move and quickly went to Inuyasha's grave. With her magic, she lifted Inuyasha's dead body from the ground. She has many plans that must be accomplished during the next few centuries…

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A century has gone by and Kaede – who had aged little by little throughout the years – had gathered the materials she needed to resurrect him; almost one hundred years of finding what she needed. Kaede looked at the dead body lying in front of her: Inuyasha's dead body, a body that was slowly rotting away for he was a hanyou; a hanyou whose body slowly ages and slowly decomposes.

After she dug him up from the earth, rumors about a missing body began to rise among the villages. However, no one knows of what Kaede had done…

She lit the candles in her home and placed the dead body upon the straw mat above the floor. She gathered her materials and began the spell that would bring the dead back to life.

Over and over she recited the spell; little by little it was working. She looked at Inuyasha's hand. Slowly, new skin began to cover the reviving flesh. Youkai blood filled the veins and within the flesh; a whole new body had been created just for him – features about him were there and made him, him.

Kaede completed the spell and looked at Inuyasha's face – his eyes were closed – now all she can do now is wait until he awakens. Though, for this to happen, it requires a lot of time – sometimes a few days to months, years to decades or even over a century! (a/n: gah! Long isn't it?) Since Kaede wasn't that powerful, it'll still take time for the effect. She was powerful enough to take down Inuyasha, but not powerful enough for the spell to work quickly.

"Do awaken soon, Inuyasha," she said to him, "for you will soon be needed…"

Inuyasha's eyes remained closed for so many centuries later…

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"Inya? Inya?"

Inya opened his eyes and blinked; he had fallen asleep.

"Inya…"

Inya lifted his head from the table and blinked once again. "Huh?"

"You fell asleep, Inya," Kagome said to him. "But we have to now, the bell rang."

"Oh…Okay…See you two later then," Inya replied sleepily.

"Okay," Sango said back. The two girls then left the classroom.

"Sango, have you noticed that Inya was very quiet today?" Kagome asked to her friend.

"That was because he fell asleep."

"I know that, but when he was awake, he was quiet…"

"And your point is?"

"Umm, never mind."

Sango opened the door to their classroom, everyone was about to get ready for class to start again. Kuwabara on the other hand, was about to leave, but he was talking to Botan, who was already in the room. Then Kuwabara left. The second bell rang, one more to go.

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Botan sat in her seat and saw that Kurama wasn't in yet; she began to wonder if he was still on the roof. She was going to give him an answer to his question. Then she remembered, she was going to tell her friends about what happened during lunch when she was with Kurama. But by mentioning his name, Kurama walked through the door and went to his seat. He walked past the talking Hiei and Yuusuke quietly. This was Botan's chance to give him an answer. Before she could open her mouth, an announcement over the intercom was made. "Sorry to bother you teachers and students, but this is an emergency. Two students have been found dead in the girl's locker room. Both girls were apparently raped before they were killed. School will now be closed until further notice! All students please go home and be safe. Thank you, you may now go home."

After the announcement was over, everyone remained quiet, finding it hard to believe that two girls in their own school had died. And it was only he beginning of the new school year! Little by little the chattering began between the students; Botan and her friends decided to leave quickly and go to Keiko's home. Everyone wanted to go home. But first, Botan needed to tell Kurama what she needs to say.

"Oh, Ku -" Botan said as she turned to face Kurama, but she stopped as she saw an empty seat beside her. "-rama?" She looked around for him, wondering if he's with his cousin, Hiei. Neither he nor Kurama were in the room, nor was Urameshi Yuusuke.

"Botan, let's go now," Keiko said to Botan; Yukina was standing near Keiko and Koenma. After hearing that announcement, Koenma practically ran over to Botan's class; Kuwabara was also with him.

"Coming," the girl called back as she walked to her friends. 'Where did he go so quickly?' she asked herself, 'I just looked away from him for only a second and he's gone…'

"Yay! No school until further notice! Woohoo!" Yukina exclaimed happily. Everyone walked out the classroom and were now in the hallway.

"Yeah, but I hope that there won't be any school for more than a month!" Kuwabara joined in.

"Heh, that's true." Yukina looked at Botan, and then to Keiko. Both of the girls were strangely quiet. "Botan? Keiko? You two okay?" she asked, a bit worried. "You guys have been quietly lately.

"Hmm?" Botan and Keiko asked in unison. "Nothing's wrong."

"Okay…"

"But I was just wondering about where Kurama went – I need to tell him something."

"Tell him what?"

"That I'll agree to go with him this weekend."

Yukina looked surprised, Keiko heard her too. "Kurama asked you out?! When?! Where?! HOW?!"

"Today, during lunch, on the rooftop," Botan answered.

"Awe!"

"I agree," Keiko said, happy for her friend to be finally going out; so many she had turned down until now…Keiko turned around and saw that neither Koenma nor Kuwabara were behind them. She looked and saw the two talking to a worried teacher. The two ran back to the girls.

"Let's go, two more girls were just murdered," Koenma said hurriedly. "We got to get out before one of you is next."

The group almost ran out of the school; some raged lunatic might still be in the school, running about raping and killing girls they could get their hands on…

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Kurama left the room quickly after the announcement was made; Hiei and Yuusuke followed after him; all three of them had felt something, another creature, but more like another Kurokiba. The three were then again upon the rooftop, now discussing over the matter. (a/n: is it just me or do they like that rooftop or what? Heh )

"There's another Kurokiba in this school, Kurama," Hiei told to Kurama.

"I know, Hiei…But I'm not sure who it is…"

"There's more than one by the way," Yuusuke added in.

"Do you think it's Karasu and Hagiri?" Hiei asked. "Because you know that Karasu tends to be like that: rape first then kill."

"That's true, Karasu is involved," Kurama agreed.

"Did I hear someone call my name?" a voice called from behind them.

Everyone turned around and saw two people standing near them. One had long raven-black hair and pale, white skin. He had a grin on his face as he licked the fresh blood that was on his lips, he was Karasu. The other one just stood there with an unemotional expression upon his face, he was Sniper.

"Karasu, this isn't some sort of killing spree," Kurama informed.

"I know," Karasu answered. "I kill them just for the hell of it and it was fun, I should say."

"Why'd you kill those girls? You're going to blow our cover here," Hiei demanded.

"We were wondering why you two were taking so damn long to find those witches," Karasu replied. "So we came here to look for them as well."

"Raping girls and kill them if you see that they're not an Elemental?" inquired Hiei.

"No," Karasu answered simply but yet bluntly.

"Liar."

"I know I am. But as I said before, I did it just for fun."

"You do know that because of you two, the school is closed down until further notice right?" Kurama asked Karasu.

"Yes, and I don't see why they have to be so serious about it anyway. I mean, they're just girls."

"They're innocent girls who didn't deserve to die yet!" Kurama yelled.

"And? What's your point?"

"Don't you normally go for guys, Karasu?" Hiei asked tiredly. "You're usually chasing after human males, why the change to females?"

"Oh nothing, I just go for both, right, Kurama-kun?" Karasu responded as he walked towards Kurama, wrapping his arms around him and placing his head upon his shoulder. "So no change to who I go for, it's just as long as I get what I want." Kurama was becoming a bit uneasy; Karasu brushed Kurama's hair aside and blew softly into his ear, and a smirk appeared on Karasu's face. Sniper sighed and lowered down his head, obviously thinking that Karasu was totally despondent. Kurama moved away from Karasu before he could go any "further". Karasu grinned, "Heh, nervous to be with me again? Afraid to be my lover once more?" he asked innocently. "I miss you when you're no longer in my arms, I cry out for you every night; why won't you come back to me, Kurama?"

"Karasu, will you cut the crap now?!" Hiei and Sniper said together at the same time.

Yuusuke was confused about what was happening. This guy is the one who's responsible for the deaths of those girls? He sure is odd. Yuusuke looked at Sniper. "Is Sniper your real name?"

Sniper looked at Yuusuke. "No."

"Then what's your real name?"

"Hagiri Kaname. You?"

"Urameshi Yuusuke."

Kurama watched Yuusuke and Hagiri – he never noticed until now that the two looked alike, in a way – just bring Sniper's hair up (with gel) and somehow make his eyes a bit bigger, he'll look just liked Urameshi. He kept the idea to himself though.

"Kurama! Come back to me!"

"We were never together!"

"Oh, stop denying it, Kurama-kun, you know it's true!"

"Karasu!"

"Fine, I'm stopping," Karasu pouted. "You're such a kill joy, you know that?"

"Whatever."

"Hagiri!" Karasu called out, "Let's go have some fun tonight!" Karasu walked towards the quiet Kaname, who was no longer talking to Yuusuke. Karasu grabbed his arm, but before they left, Karasu went back to Kurama and whispered something into his ear. Kurama nodded and Karasu and Kaname left.

Yuusuke was sitting on the floor and Hiei wasn't around. "Hiei, get over here," Kurama ordered. He looked around and saw Hiei standing on the fence, watching the students leave the campus. "Hiei, we have only one more week to them. Let's go now."

Hiei jumped off the fence and landed next to Yuusuke. Kurama was already walking through the doorway; the remaining two then followed. It was beginning to get dark, clouds were covering the sun and the wind that was blowing earlier became a strong breeze.

"Only one week? Why that sudden?" Yuusuke asked as they walked.

"Karasu told me and I don't know why it's that sudden – but I'm thinking that he (the Kurokiba king btw) went to see his oracle," was Kurama's reply.

A wave of energy began to fill Kurama and Hiei's senses, Yuusuke had felt it too…Inuyasha was nearby.

"Hmm? What are you three still doing here?" Inuyasha asked as he spotted the three walking past him as he was exiting out of the boys restroom. Hiei through a glance at him and narrowed his eyes.

"The question is, what are you doing here?" Hiei asked coldly.

"Had to wash my hands from the blood earlier today; I'm going home anyway," Inuyasha answered. "You?"

"Business," Kurama replied for Hiei.

"Well, it's none of my worries in any way, so I'll be leaving now." Inuyasha began to walk away; he paused for a bit but continued ahead without a word.

The remaining ones had then left the school's campus...

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Miroku waited until Sango and Kagome came out of the room. He too, had heard the announcements as well. He went over to Sango's class to pick her up, just in case something happens to the girls if they walked alone by themselves. He's there to shield them from any possible harm! (a/n: riiiiggghhtt…;;)

"Miroku?"

"Sango-chan!" Miroku cried out. "Kagome, let's go now!" he said happily.

"Let's go to my place," Kagome said to the two. "I don't think my little brother is home yet."

"What about Inya?"

"Umm…I don't think he'll mind if we leave without him."

"Who's Inya?" Miroku asked.

"A new friend of ours; we met him early this morning," replied Sango.

Miroku raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?"

"Yeah!"

"Okay…"

It began to become dark; the sun was being covered by dark, thickening clouds. Thunder began to clasp around, wind was beginning to blow around them – strong wind was picking up it's pace little by little.

"We better be going now, a storm's coming," Miroku suggested.

Kagome was confused, it was so bright and sunny earlier, and how could a storm be brewing already? Oh well, if Mother Nature must be like this, it might as well be now.

On they went, towards Kagome's home…

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The wind began to howl – strong and loud it was. The sky was covered with black clouds; it was dark, as if it was already night. Soon the clouds released the water that it held within it; it was raining. The rain was strong and hard, it felt as thought small pebbles were being thrown at you.

Botan, Yukina, Keiko, Koenma and Kuwabara were trapped in the rain, they had no where else to go to and Keiko's house was still like three blocks away, in fact, everyone's home was still far away…

Kuwabara looked around, there's a shrine nearby – hopefully the old woman who watches over the shrine will let them stay there for a few hours until the storm ended. "Guys, you know the shrine up on that hill; the one with the long staircase?"

"Yeah," everyone answered. "Why?"

"She might let us in if we ask her," replied Kazuma.

"Then let's go see if we can," Botan piped. "We really need to be in a dry place, I can't stand this rain anymore; it hurts!"

"Then let's go ask her now."

Koenma and Kazuma led the way up the stairs – the rain began to pour harder now. It was beginning to become harder to see where they were going. Rocks were being thrown against their skin, was how they felt.

When the five had reached the top of the stairway, they saw the old woman. She was standing on the wooden porch of her home.

"Excuse me," Koenma called out to the old woman. "Will it be all right if we stayed here until this storm passes?"

The old woman looked at the small group; they were drenched with water, if they don't get under shelter any sooner they'll surely have a terrible fever. They needed help; "Come," she signaled to them. "Come."

Koenma saw her and nodded. "She'll let us in," he told everyone.

They all walked forward quickly.

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"You poor dears," the old woman said as the group took off their wet shoes at the front door. "What are you children doing out there at a time like this?"

"We were going home from school because school is cancelled until further notice and, and," Yukina went on, "it just started to rain all of a sudden…"

"You aren't the first group that came to my home," the old woman mentioned.

"We're not?" Botan asked.

"Yes, they have the same uniforms as you five," she said.

"What is your name?" Kuwabara asked as he wiped his face with a towel that the old woman gave to them when they came in.

"Oh, sorry, how rude of me," she said. "My name is Kaede."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Kaede," Koenma thanked. "We thank you for bringing us out from the rain."

Each one did a slight bow towards Kaede, thanking her for her kindness towards complete strangers.

"No need to bow," Kaede said to them. "But are your names, may I ask?"

The five told her their names one by one. Botan sneezed.

"A cold's on the way for you, Botan," said Kaede. Botan sneezed again. "You can take a bath in my house. I have two bathrooms – you may take one if you wish to. But I suggest that Botan takes one first. Come with me, Botan, I'll show you where the room is."

Botan nodded and followed Kaede.

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When Botan and Kaede were gone, four were left. "Well, might as well find somewhere to site," Keiko said, breaking the silence.

"Yeah, guess so," Yukina said as well.

Little footsteps running throughout the house were heard. They were coming closer to the group.

"Hi there!"

The group looked down and saw a little boy in front of them. His hair was of a light brown and his eyes were of the color green. "Welcome to my home! My name is Shippou and my grandmother told me that we have more guests today!"

"You seem pretty happy to be greeting strangers into your home," Koenma said as he eyed the little boy.

"You're not strangers," Shippou said coldly. "But come, come! Have some tea if you want!"

Shippou led the way.

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Kaede's home was big; it was easy to get lost in here if you're not careful. Around every corner, Botan peered through the hallways with awe. "Do you live in here all by yourself, Lady Kaede?" asked Botan.

"No, my grandson lives with me," Kaede replied.

"Where are his parents?"

"My daughter died during child-birth, while she was giving birth to him; his father was soon murdered a few months after her death. And so, I've been raising their child for the past eight years."

"I'm so sorry about that…"

"Don't be; it was meant to happen…"

"What school does he go to?"

"He goes to the elementary school that's down the street."

"Oh…"

"Here's the bathroom," said Kaede as she opened the doorway to the room, "the extra robes and towels are in that cabinet." She pointed towards the cabinet and continued. "Take as much time as you wish."

Kaede had then left Botan on her own.

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Half an hour had gone by and Botan came out of the bathroom. She wiped her long hair until it was almost dry. She sighed and walked down towards the sitting room, where everyone waited. She still wore the white robe around her as she carried her clothes in her hands.

She walked through the door with closed eyes and said, I'm done, whoever wants to go next, go now." No one said anything; she opened her eyes and her eyes widened a bit and became confused. "What're you guys doing here?" she asked as she stared at Kagome, Sango and Miroku.

"We were stuck in the thunderstorm," Miroku replied to Botan as he walked up to her,

"Take another step closer to her and I'll kill you," Koenma threatened; he knows about Miroku and what he does every now and then.

Miroku walked back nervously. "Okay…"

Sango smirked; Kagome stared at the front entrance.

Botan went and sat next to Yukina and Keiko. "So, what's happening?"

"Nothing…Really…" replied Yukina.

"Minna-san!" Shippou said out loud, "My grandmother wants you guys to come to the shrine! There's another way to get in there without having to go outside. She really wants you to come."

Everyone got up and followed Shippou who was leading the way. Everyone walked in silence until they reached the entryway of the shrine, the shrine was not smaller than how it looked on the outside, and it was actually pretty large! The group walked around; they found Kaede sitting before a fire, as though she was praying.

"Grandma, they're here now!" Shippou chimed.

"Good, good," Kaede said quietly.

"Umm, Lady Kaede, why did you call us here?" Koenma asked, wondering why they're all in the same area. "Is there something you want us to do for you?"

"Can any of you girls feel something rising within you?" Kaede asked. The girls were obviously confused. Kaede stared at the fire and brought her hands together.

The door opened suddenly, full blasts of wind began to gust through, causing the fire to burn out. Wind was howling, rain was pouring through the open door. All was dark, the sun wasn't in the sky anymore, nor was there a moon out, the stars were covered with luminous clouds. The rain felt ice cold, and was like pebbles being thrown against your body. Everyone had to shut their eyes from the wind and rain and they covered their ears with their hands. This was not a good thunderstorm (a/n: no duh XD heh).

Kaede put her hands together and recited a spell. The door closed and everything became quiet. It was dark but the fire that was once gone, came back and lightened the room with its flames.

When it was quiet, everyone opened their eyes and saw Kaede sitting down once more in front of the fire.

"How did you do that, Lady Kaede?" Kagome asked.

"She used her magic to keep you from screaming because it was dark," a voice answered from within the shadows.

"Who're you?" Kagome looked for the voice, it sounded familiar.

The speaker came out of the shadows and Kagome gasped. Why is he here? Does he live with Kaede?

"Inya?" asked Sango. "Do you live here?"

In front of them, was Inya, with his black hair and violet-colored eyes. "Yeah, I live here."

Kagome ran towards Inya but was stopped when an arrow flew past her. She turned around and saw who shot the arrow. It was Kaede. "Kaede, what are you doing?"

Kaede reached for another arrow and shot it towards Kagome. The girl closed her eyes and put her hands in front of her face. 'Like my hand here would save my head from getting shot!' she told herself. "I don't want to die yet!" she yelled.

Seconds passed and Kagome opened her eyes one by one. Her hand was still in front of her face; where did the arrow go? She smelled a burning scent and lowered down her arm. The arrow was gone…she looked down. The arrow was on the ground, engulfed in flames. "What in the world?"

She looked at the people that stood before her across the room. They were standing there in awe. "Kagome, what did you do?" asked Sango.

"What did I do? What happened? Aren't I'm supposed to be dead by now?" Kagome looked at Kaede; she looked pleased at what had just happened. "Why are you smiling?"

"You're one of them," was all she said.

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A/N: OKAY!! So, how was it again? Was it okay? I'm sorry for not updating any sooner again!! . Exams are coming up next week, and I've been working on homework, projects and other stuff that kept me busy from being able to write up this chapter. But hey, after next Thursday, I've got the whole summer to catch up on my fics! XD Like Preschool…TT...I know some people really want me to update that one, gomen nasai, minna-san!! It'll be updated really soon, I know so b/c I'm almost done w/the next chapter! Yay! Anyhow, hmm…Just by that last sentence, you kinda figured ¼ witches, ne? .; question is, do you know what her power is? Heh, you might Oh and Karasu and Sniper made an appearance too! I almost thought about putting in Raizen, but thought it over, it might not be good, nor will having Yomi in…Then again, who knows? Ah, and have you noticed the little "interaction" between Karasu and Kurama? .: hehehe, I just wanted to add that in, I was tempted into writing that in! And I DID! XD Welps, this is all for now, I gotta finish watching I My Me! Strawberry Eggs and Full Moon wo Sagashite! XD Very cute series, I My Me, eh, perverted, but oh well!! Hehehe…Just tell me what you think about this chapter and I'll try to update as soon as I can once I've received about 5 reviews for here!!

Ps: I'm on the library's computer right now…and it's been acting kinda funny…I mean, when I put in those "different time" thingies, they don't appear whenever I check them…so just to clear up the confusion…I'm just saying this…please no flames!! ....these "#" things...err, they're for those lines that say that it's a different time thingie kinda way, you know, how I wrote the last chapters w/the symbols....

another ps: Once my computer starts working again, I'm going to recheck this!! public computers suck...T=T..no offence...

Ja ne, minna-san and wish me luck for finals!! 4 more to go and I'll be done!! XD

KY