Sorry this took so long, but here's a little scene that leads into the last.
"What the hell are you taking about?!" The loud yelling that was echoing from the living room made Nanshou cringe. Anna was yelling so loudly it was difficult to ignore what the two where talking about. Yoh had been nervous all mourning while the two made breakfast, so much that the redhead was scared to ask. Yoh almost looked ready to cry out of fear and frustration.
When Anna eventually had come downstairs, Yoh's face had gone ashen. With a gulp, he took the top of Anna's arm and lead her into another room.
It had started out as quiet whispering, but when Anna's outbursts began, Yoh's apologies were loud enough for Nan to hear. He shook his head as he dried the dishes, praying that his relationships would never be that complicated. Nanshou had known about Yoh and his ghost since last night. His own spirit had mentioned it while they cuddled before sleeping.
"It's not as if I hate you Anna! You mean a lot to me, but I just don't think I can love you."
"You won't even give it a shot Yoh!" Her voice sounded close to breaking. Maybe Yoh meant much more to her then she let on.
"It's just..." A sigh. "Anna, I'm in love with someone else. I just don't think I can marry you." Nanshou could hear him standing and then the rustle of fabrics. He was hugging her. "I'm sorry...We can make our parents understand...and I know you'll find someone that will make you really happy."
A black form caught the corner of his eye and he turned to look. He smiled at his spirit and waved slightly, drying his hands. Remeansai drifted over to him like a shadow and gave his cheek a kiss. "Do you think you can do a favor for me?" He curled his arms around Nanshou' shoulders to sway the boy's decision in his favor.
"I suppose...what do you need?" He pressed into Rem's form, the soothing feeling of his soul caressing him all over. He looked up into those stark blue eyes, curious at the assassin's sudden look of compassion and...charity?
"Could you go speak to Amidamaru? He's outside and looks a little depressed." He smiled softly. "I think I know the reason...I know you can help." Nanshou glanced out the window at those words, finding the slopped white and black form resting under a tree. He looked back to Rem and smiled with a nod, meeting his lips quickly before he departed outside.
As Nanshou opened the front door, he tried to guess what was on the spirit's mind. He was sure his guess was fairly accurate, since he could always tell what a ghost was thinking when they were upset. They craved life...they craved it to end the sadness of a loved one, to seek revenge and to speak with those they'd left behind. He knew for whatever reason, one he was sure he had guess right as well, Amidamaru was struck with death angst.
He uttered a quiet hello so not to startle the spirit before taking a see beside him. He looked over at his face, but it was hidden by the long sweeps of ivory hair. He leaned back on his hands, looking up at the tree bough. "I spoke with Remean yesterday night...he told me what you were feeling." Amidamaru's shoulders seemed to sink lower.
Nanshou sat up straight and rested his hands in his lap. "I've been around ghosts since I was a child...they always would use me as a medium to deal with unfinished business." He smiled. "I've learned how to deal with them better than people." He looked over at him and waited for the spirit to meet his eyes. He'd learned that from Remaensai. He gave him a warm smile. "You can still love Yoh even if your dead. He's a Shaman, it's very easily possible."
"It's not the same." The ghost's voice was quiet and filled with sadness. "It must be so uneasy for him...excepting the affections of an older male who isn't even alive." He looked away again. He seemed deeply angry with himself.
The Japanese boy moved closer and leaned against him. Touch always made a ghost feel better. "Yoh doesn't seem the type where that would matter. Yoh likes people, and will love someone because of what's between their ears, not their legs." He sighed and put his hand over the spirit's. "I won't pretend your a saint...I know you will eventually want to make love to him." He smiled when he felt the heat from Amidamaru's cheeks. "That is why you hate your state. It doesn't stop you from loving him, it stops you from being able to touch him like a real lover could." He lifted a hand to stop Amidamaru's protests. "Shh, I'm not criticizing you, trust me. I've been through this before, with a dead male almost your age." The mischief in his eyes took the pale ghost back. "And that worked out just fine."
There was a brief silence as Amidamaru tried to find the words, and as Nanshou thought silently. "I'll tell you what..." The boy was first to break the silence. "I will be in my room mediating this afternoon. Come meet me tonight, a little after sunset." He looked off to the distance. "Although it won't be...a permanent help, I hope it will help you out a little."
The shaman stood and looked towards the house. Anna and Yoh had stopped fighting for a while now. The door slammed as Anna stepped out, storming out of the yard. She cast a death glare as the two males, knowing they were two of the three possible culprits that had taken Yoh from her. Nanshou felt the urge to run under her glare.
Withdrawing a fan from his sleeve, he smiled at Amidamaru. "Make sure you don't let that boy go. He cares about you more then you know." The spirit lowered his eyes and his lips traced with a smile. "Don't let little things stand in the way. Love will work if you give it room to fly." He turned and headed back into the house. "Be sure you check with me tonight."
Wheee...I FINALLY got this chapter done... Number 6 in coming, and FINALLY with the sex. ;
