Disclaimer: Everyone else has one of these, so I thought I'd make one too, so I can be cool too. Conformist swine! I own nothing, because nothing really exists. You only perceive it exists.

Author's Note: By the way, those 'xxxx xxxx xxxx' things are scene dividers, don't get the wrong idea.

Life's a voyage that's homeward bound.

The young man put down his bag beside him and ran his hand through hid dark hair, which was drawn back into a pony tail. He had a lean but had a slightly muscular build, and was fairly tall, at least by Japanese standards. His shoulders slope slightly exhaustion. A weathered and tattered coat shielded him somewhat from the rain and wind.

But it's his jade eyes that draw attention. His right eye is a shade darker then his left. They both are deep-set and seem to reach out, as if they can truly see people to the core of their beings.

He relaxed just outside the gateway of an old temple for several minutes. The temple's courtyard walls shielded him from the wind and rain while he rested. His attention was drawn to a figure that had come up to him.

He peeked open a jade eye and saw a beautiful young woman with long brown hair and markings on her face. She wore a casual dress and held in her hands a bag of groceries. She held only an umbrella, but despite the wind and rain she was completely dry.

The young man looked up and said, "Greetings."

"Oh my!", she exclaimed, "Are you waiting for someone? Please come inside quickly before you catch a cold!"

"No, just a weary traveler looking for a place to rest for a few minutes." He opened both eyes and grabbed his bag as he hugged his coat around him.

"Please, I must insist you stay for tonight! Keichii can drive you when the storm passes! This is no weather to be traveling in!" She offered her hand to help him up.

"Well, if you insist", he chuckled. He accepted her hand and stood up. "You can call me Scraps."

She smiled, "My name is Belldandy."

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As we entered the temple he saw the light wooden frames were protected by wooden storm shutters, probably the same ones used when the temple was first built.

As he shut the door Belldandy was peeking into a large room. "Keichii, I'm back! We have a guest tonight."

She turned and looked back where I stood at the entrance where he had finished taking off his boots and coat. "Please come in and meet everyone."

I followed Belldandy into a tea room where three people were seated talking and drinking tea. They all turned and looked as I entered the room.

"Greetings. Scraps O'Mally, at your service." I bowed slightly, then put a hand on Belldandy's shoulder, "Belldandy here was kind enough to offer a weary traveler shelter for the night."

Belldandy smiled. "I should begin preparing tonights dinner." She turned to me, "Please make yourself at home." She then turned and left.

A man with dark hair stood up. "I'm Keichii Morisato. These are Skuld and Urd, Belldandy's sisters." He motioned toward a young woman with a lighter complexions and long black hair, and a platinum woman with long blonde hair.

"So, would you like to join us for some tea?"

"Sure."

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Belldandy had prepared fried rice and smoked fish for dinner with numerous other minor dishes.

"I haven't had cooking this good since... well... ever."

"I'm glad you like it so much. Thank you." She replied, smiling.

"So Keichii, I noticed bike parts near the house. That your living or hobby?" Scraps asked through a mouthful of rice.

"Well, a little of both actually. I work on bikes at work, and at home."

"Ain't that the dream, to do what you love." Scraps chuckled and put a piece of fish in his mouth.

"Where are you traveling to, hmmm? Especially in this weather." Urd asked.

"Just a vagabond thats passing on, a tipsy gypsy, a drunken drifter, a somewhat mad nomad, a loony lone wolf. Which ever you prefer." If it was possible to create large sweat drops beside one's head, this would be one of those moments.

"I think somebody's lost a few marbles." Urd started flatly.

"Urd! He's our guest!" Belldandy cut in.

"There's a thin line between genius and insanity. I like to think I walk that line everyday of my life..." he trailed off.

"Thats all too true. My sister tends to be the same." Urd joked.

"I'm not crazy, just a genius. They are rarely understood by such simple minds." said Skuld stuck her tongue out.

"Aren't you a bit young for a genius?" Scraps inquired

"I'm no kid, I'm 15 and already smarter then Urd! (Hey!) And probably smarter then you."

"Really?" Scraps arched an eyebrow.

"Really. Do you know quantum physics?"

"No. But once when I was a small child I drew a picture of a dog that got me two gold stars stickers."

"..." (Yet another one of those 'sweat drop' moments )

"Hah! You're no genius!" Skuld cried triumphant.

"Then riddle me this: What good is intelligence without imagination or wisdom to go with it? There is much more to life then facts and numbers." Scraps arched his eyebrow again

"He's got you there Skuld. Of course a kid like you wouldn't know about any of those things." Urd poked fun at Skuld.

"Well, this 'kid' is smarter then you, Urd!"

"Just how much do you know about arcane arts again?"

(Scraps: Are they always like this?)

"My machines can beat your potions any day!"

(Keichii: Most of the time.)

"I don't need toys or trinkets like you do."

(Scraps: Should I consider diving for cover now?)

"Toys, huh!? Skuld Bomb!"

"Urd bolt!"

(Keichii: Too late.)

Several explosions followed by shouting sisters for the next few moments. The splintering of wood was soon heard. When the smoke cleared Keichii was near the corner of the room (trying to avoid crossfire) with Belldandy. Several large holes could be seen littering the walls.

Through all this Scraps had produced a unmarked bottle and was having a drink. The area around him was virtually untouched.

"...Grudges over spilled food and drink are never pretty. Consider yourselves lucky." Scraps chuckled.

"Oh my!" Belldandy exclaimed.

"Well... you see... Uhh..." Keichii stuttered.

"I can explain--" Urd began.

"Don't ask, don't tell." Scraps said as closed his eyes and took a drink from his glass.

"What?" Skuld looked at him puzzled

"I know about everything. Your friends above and below, and your... heritage." He gave them a wink and stood up.

"How did--" Skuld began.

"You don't ask, I don't tell. That's how it works. Now, I think I'll hit the sack for tonight. Would someone care to show me a room?"

"What? Umm... Yes! Of course!" Belldandy quickly left followed by Scraps.

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A silence filled the tea room.

"Here, you can have this spare room." She opened the door at motioned inside. She then looked down at her feet. "...so, about what happened in there..."

"Like I said, don't worry about it. Traveling broadens one's horizons." He said as he dropped his bag on the floor and Belldandy began laying out his Futon. "Sisters whaling the tar out of each other using thunder bolts and grenades isn't all that weird. Sort of. No worries, mate."

"Well, If you insist, alright. Good night."

"Night."

In the repaired Tea Room five figures sat talking...

"Are you sure he said he's alright with all this?" Keichii inquired.

"Well, he said 'Traveling broadens one's horizons' so I guess so."

Urd sighed, "We should probably explain it to him tomorrow."

"..." Belldandy sat quietly in deep thought.

"Whats wrong Bell?" Urd asked as she had a drink of sake.

"... Theres something strange about him. I can't put my finger on what it is thought."

"Well, he didn't seem surprised by Urd using her powers... and he seems kind of suspicious... maybe he's a demon that blocked his powers." Skuld suggested.

"No... I would of sensed if he was a demon or god, but he is neither."

"Maybe I should contact Peroth and Mom and ask about him." Urd got up and walked off towards the phone. "He might be dangerous."

Author's Note: That ends it.

Not much to say. This was based on a story in English class which was based on a weird dream I once had. Yes, the character does seem slightly insane, doesn't he? I thought it would be better then the regular 'self-insert average fan boy falls into temple setting, falls in love with Urd/Peroth/Megumi/Mara'. I've been a long time writer, but this is the first story I've actually posted on the web. So give me some feedback.

Health and Happiness.