Hey Spike! Eris scratched the big dog's ears as they passed by his fence. Spike licked her hand and nuzzled Kurama's arm.

He's such a baby. Eris rolled her eyes with a smile. You're supposed to be a big ferocious dog, Spike. That's what the spikey collar is for.

Kurama laughed and rubbed the chocolate brown fur of Spike's head. He says it's only because he likes you.

Eris stopped and turned to him with a shocked face. You speak dog?

Well, it's not called dog language' per say, but yes. Dogs and foxes, as well as wolves and jackals, are all in the same family. Let's keep going, you said you wanted to be early.

I should have known. Eris jogged a little to catch up. How does it work exactly?

He shrugged and tapped his temple. It's an internal sort of thing.

that's awesome! Wish I could talk to animals.

They walked across the crosswalk and towards the school entrance; waving at a few people Eris knew and opened the doors to step inside the pristine halls of the foyer. The Main Staircase was old and intimidating looking with its worn down marble steps and dull patches on the smooth wooden railings where the polish had worn off. A couple teachers migrated in and out of the teacher's lounge door near the school office and counselor doors, massive mugs of coffee steaming in their hands and smiling politely at a few students.

Ugh, I hate the lighting in here. It puts such a damper on my mood. She sighed and pulled on Kurama's sleeve towards the stairs. Let's go, my locker is on the third floor.

A number of older students sat in the middle of the stairwell on each floor as they made their way up. Eris grumbled something about Stupid upperclassmenthink they rule over everything

Arriving at the third floor, Eris was suddenly attacked by something and found that sometimes gravity isn't such a good thing.

Owwww, my butt! Ducky! You numbnut!! What did I say about glomping?!

Ducky grinned and sat on her stomach. Warn first, then glomp. Sorry, guess I forgot! What brings you here so early, eh?

Groaning, she shoved him off, extracting a high and pointed in Kurama's direction. He woke me up at 6.

Ducky looked at him in horror. What?! My poor Elfy!! How could you torture someone so? That'swow I can't even think of anything to say that's so bad.

Kurama laughed sheepishly and put up his hands in defense. She was having a nightmare, I was worried

Ducky smirked and raised an eyebrow at Eris. Hear, that? He was worried about you Captain.

Eris rolled her eyes and took the hand that Kurama offered to help her up. Oh shut up, Ducky.

AWWW IT'S SO CUTE!!! Ducky latched himself to her leg, almost making her fall flat on her face. Damnit Ducky! I'm not in the mood for this! I WILL drag you down the hall!

Laughing, Ducky hugged her leg tighter. I'm counting on it! Giddy up momma!! He slapped her butt with a temporarily disentangled hand.

AH!! You pervert!! Arrrrg! Trying to walk normally was out of the question. Dragging her leg, and Ducky, Eris glowered all the way to her locker. You see what I have to put up with? And people wonder why I'm late every morning! And what the devil is so funny?!

Kurama smiled good-naturedly at her. Nothing! Nothing at all.

See, he thinks it's funny! Lighten up Elfy, I'm just messin' with ya!

Eris whipped open her locker, nearly smacking the two boys in the face. Yeah, yeah. I'll give you just messin' with ya!'

Throwing her schoolbag inside, there was a CRUNCH and Eris swore, making Ducky wince.

Must you use such harsh language?

She shoved her bag out of the way and took out a bag of Doritos. I just smashed the chips, and you're telling me not to swear?!

Ducky looked like he was going to cry. You smashed the chipsNOOOOO!!! That's our lunch you idiot!

Eris winced and carefully replaced the bag. Well, we still have the Kudos. And Alex has some cookies in her locker somewhere. The good kind too!

Ducky sniffled and looked at her with watery eyes. Really? The soft ones with pink frosting and sprinkles?

Smiling, Eris laughed and patted his back. Yes, those ones. I think we're still safe. I wouldn't let you starve, Ducky-kun.

Am I missing something here Kurama looked at them as if they had both gone insane. Well, more insane than they were now.

Oh! Sorry, we must look like complete idiots. We have to hoarde food in our lockers so we won't starve during lunch. The cafeteria is evil and serves really nasty food. Eris explained.

Ducky nodded. Worst in the world! Well, their pasta isn't so bad

Eris rubbed her chin and leaned on her locker door. Yes, that's about the only thing worth paying $3.50 for. They've got some damn good breadsticks.

Oooo, breadsticks Ducky's eyes glazed over. I think we need to make a Fazzoli's trip. Unlimited breadsticks!!*

Eris laughed. Maybe this weekend. AH! HEY!

Eris rubbed her side and scowled at Alex.

Whoa! What's with the death glare? Just saying hi! Hey, Ducky, Shuichi!

They nodded their heads in greeting; Eris inspected her side where Alex had poked her, looking for bruises.

Alex looked at her oddly. What are you doing?

Looking for my spleen, I think you moved it to the other side.

She rolled her eyes and shoved her shoulder. Damn, you sure are pissy this morning. And that's not where your spleen is, honey.

Well excuse me for having TLC class instead of Health.

That's from Anatomy, loser face.









Fucktwit.



Kurama turned to Ducky. Do they fight like this all the time?

Ducky nodded. This is just a warm up. Wait until lunch. He smirked and crossed his arms. So what did you two do last night? It must have been pretty dark with the power out on your side of town.

He rubbed the back of his neck and laughed nervously. Oh, we just took shelter in the basement like the radio said we should. Nothing really exciting happened.

He didn't like that look in Ducky's eyes. Sure, sure. Nothing happened. I believe you!

Well that was an obvious lie. Not comfortable with this territory, he changed the subject. Where are your other friends?

Oh, you mean Blue, Baby, and all them? They go to the public school.

This is a private school?

Ducky smiled. Worse. It's a Catholic one. Word of advice, tuck your shirt in around the old bittys. And might I say that is a fabulous color on you? He trailed a finger on the collar of Kurama's green shirt with a devil's smile. Lovely fabric too.

Eris said in a warning voice.

He backed off with an innocent look. Yes, m'lady?

She narrowed her eyes.

He plopped himself on the floor.

Alex laughed and helped him back up. Come on Elf, no time to play with your man whore, we gotta get to first hour.

Speaking of man whores, we have to find more recruits for our brothel. First hour?! What happened to home room?? Eris, completely oblivious to the horribly confused and stunned look Kurama was giving her, opened her locker once again and started gathering the needed materials.

Ducky sighed. Don't you ever listen to the end of the day announcements? We're on an A Day schedule.

Eris' face lit up. Awesome! I've got good classes today then! Well, except for English.

Alex's nose turned up. Fatty O'Bryan. I'm sorry. Hey, shall we continue our tournament then? Eighty minutes of Fatty O'Bryan's English class, could you really stand the torture?

Eris snorted. Hell no. Aye, then. We shall commence with the tournament. I'll see you then!

Ducky pouted. I wanna play too!

Eris closed her locker and started off towards the other end of the hall. Sorry buddy, take it out on the system, not me. If only we were in the same class.

Ducky sighed. Alright, I'll see you third hour then. Bye Shuichi! With a playful grin and a wink, he disappeared into the throng of students filtering into the halls.

With Kurama beside her and a thin black binder under her arm, Eris opened a door that led to a bridge of sorts. It had glass windows and went over the street below; on the other end was a door to the building across the street.

This is the skyway to the other half of the school. It's where the math, science, and a few art classes are. Eris explained and began the trek down the slightly sloped tunnel.

Very interesting. He smiled and moved with the crowd of students trying not to be late to class.

Eris looked over her shoulder. You better hurry up before you get trampled. She noticed the female portions of the hurrying students giving him looks. Or in your case, groped.

Hearing giggles behind him, he glanced back and saw a few girls smiling and waving at him. He smiled back politely then hurried to catch up to Eris.

Smirking, Eris laughed quietly. You'll find that girls here are a bit moreforward with their affection.

Well, at least some of us.

He tried not to cringe. It didn't work.

Eris laughed and patted his arm. You poor boy, I can only imagine how hard it is to be followed around constantly by a pack of girls. I'm sure every guy in the world is glad they don't have your problem.

Entering through an open door, Eris ignored Kurama's glare and greeted her teacher. Hey, Mrs. Leef!

A taller lady with blacker hair than Eris looked up from her computer and smiled. Hey Elf! What're you up to this morning?

Nothing much. What we doin' today? Eris meandered through the maze of desks placed higgedly piggldy around the smallish room to the back where an old black CD player/radio sat on the windowsill.

We're just sketching today. Now what are you doing?

Kurama sat himself down in a desk, wondering the same thing.

Popping open the CD tray, Eris took out the burned CD that was in it. Hiding this. No way I can take 80 minutes of the same song on repeat again. They've ruined Simon and Garfunkel.**

Mrs. Leef laughed and nodded her head. I'll have to admit I was thinking along the same lines. Set the radio on top of it. They'll look around it, but not under it.

Oooh, you're a tricky one! Eris snickered and quickly hid the CD, the radio just big enough to hide the disc from view. She swiftly moved away just before a stream of loud talking students came in.

Heeeey Mrs. Leef! What're we doin' tuhday?

Just sketching, Scott. Taking a break from projects for a while. Sort of a free day.

Sweet! Eighty minutes of nothing! Scott, a big armed senior football player, high-fived his jock head friend and plopped themselves down in a desk, propping their feet on the nearest desk chair.

Eris laughed a little and shook her head, seating herself in a desk that was facing the reverse of Kurama's so their backs were opposite each other. They're lucky I find them amusing.

Grinning, he leaned back a bit to talk. Why are all the desks spread over the room in differing directions?

So not everyone has the same perspective. This is an art class; perspective is everything. Isn't that right Mrs. Leef?

The raven-haired woman's eyes crinkled in the corners as she smiled. Oh! Where is my head this morning? Elf, who's this dashing friend you've brought with you today?

Trying not to laugh, Eris pretended to cough. Excuse me, must be getting a coldthis is Shuichi- she caught Kurama's eye and raised a brow. Fujimori. He's an exchange student here for awhile.

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about that. Well anyway, welcome to my

Eris finished for her teacher and started drumming her fingers on the desktop.

Mrs. Leef grinned; glancing at Eris then at the tournament of Bloody Knuckles most of the class had turned their attention to. Yes, my humble art class.

Kurama smiled, giving an amused glance at Eris. He liked this woman. Pleased to be here. If anything, I'm sure I'll find itenlightening on American culture.

Oh God, I hope not! Mrs. Leef snorted. I suppose I should break up their fun. I don't think we need another kid going home with smashed knuckles

A feminine voice crackled in over the loud speaker. Good morning. Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God

The class stopped their fiddling around and became silent, listening to their morning prayer.

It is easy to die for Christ.
It is hard to live for him.
Dying takes only an hour or two,
But to live for Christ
Means to die daily

Mrs. Leef gave a dirty look to three late girls, who on spotting Kurama began a giggle fest. Extremely embarrassed, they skirted to the back of the room, much to Kurama's relief.

Only during the few years of this life
Are we given the privileges of serving
Each other and Christ
We shall have heaven forever,
But only a short time for service here,
And therefore
We must not waste the opportunity.

Live Jesus in our hearts.***

The class murmured and stood up mechanically for the Pledge of Allegiance. A few kids stayed in their desks, but with another look from Mrs. Leef they were up in an instant.

I won't make you say it, but at least show some respect and stand up! she huffed. She was a cool lady, but didn't take any crap in her classes.

After the recitation, most of the class zoned out as morning announcements droned on.

As you all know, today we're on an A Day schedule. That means only first, third, fifth, and seventh hour are meeting today

We've been doing this every week for how freakin' long and they still feel the need to explain this. Eris yawned and started counting the dots in the ceiling.

Congratulations to our men and women's track teams who both took 4th place at the meet last Saturday! Let's wish them luck for their Thursday meet!

Whoopedydoo, and let's not. A smart allec kid said while trying to balance a pencil on his nose.****

Starting to understand the other's reason for their temporary stupor, Kurama tuned out the woman's overly cheery voice and started looking at the various art projects around the room. Most were not very good, but a few were excellent and very creative. A clay model of a purple, cartoon looking cat poking a stick was oddly entertaining.

Mrs. Leef's suddenly loud voice snapped him out of his reverie. Alright you guys, this'll be more of a catch up day for those of you who haven't finished your water colors. The rest of you, I don't want you all just sitting there and messing around. You're going to pick something in this room and sketch it.

A few kids groaned. I hate it when teachers make you do busy work!

Mrs. Leef smiled. Well then, I guess you'll just have to deal with then, won't you Chris. And since you so kindly volunteered, you can help pass out paper.

Aww man Chris muttered and punched Scott in the shoulder for laughing obnoxiously.

And you, she pointed a finger at Scott. Can follow him with the pencils.

Chris mimicked Scott and laughed and then received a punch in the shoulder for his troubles.

Normal male behavior. They do this everyday. Eris leaned backward and whispered to Kurama, her own set of drawing pencils ready at hand as she waited for Chris to give her some paper. Watch this. When the second hand on the clock gets to 3, someone will notice something's missing.

Smirking, she thanked Chris for the paper and started pondering the subject that would be the object of her attention for the next hour and 20 minutes.

Kurama kept his eyes on the clock. Three, two, one

Yoooo! I don't hear anything, where's Simon and the G-Funkel at?

With your mom! Eris hollered, laughing outright at the shocked look on Kurama's face.

Hey, now! the tall kid shook a finger at her with a smirk. Don't you be saying anything about my momma, Shorty!

Yeah, but I can't help what she was sayin' last night. She countered, earning a few 's from the class.

After a frantic 20-minute search, most of the boys gave up and just turned the radio on, songs of the latest rock and other genre hits playing in the background.

Halfway through the class, and Kurama's picture of Mrs. Leef's pot of pink Spider Chrysanthemums, half the class cheered and Eris gasped with an I can't believe it look on her face.

What's the matter?

This song, she said through gritted teeth and went back to furiously scratching lines on her paper without another word.

Puzzled, Kurama listened.

Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seed while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was implanted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence.

It didn't sound like such a bad song; he didn't know what Eris was getting so annoyed about.

Scott started bobbing his head, a goofy smile on his face. Man, this is so weird! We lose the CD and the song comes on the radio!

Yeah, what're the odds of that?! Chris laughed, joining in on the head bobbing and singing along.

About one in ten thousand. Someone upstairs must really love to torture me Eris mumbled.

Aaaah, so this is the infamous Song of Insanity'? Kurama laughed quietly, returning to his picture. I don't know, I think it's quite catchy.

That's the problem. I'm NEVER going to get it out of my head for the rest of the day. And don't you dare start singing it Mr. Fujimori!

Oh, I wouldn't dream of it Elf.

Shuichi! What a wonderful picture!

Eris cringed at the giggly voices.

Oh, here we go

Yes, it's beautiful! I love how you drew the



Yes! That's it!

Eris bit her lip to stifle her snickers. The poor boy is a magnet for airheads.

Tuning out the din of the radio and the pack of dunderheads fawning over Kurama, Eris refocused her mind on her picture, glancing over her shoulder periodically.

I wish he'd stop moving around so damn much!

 a gasp to her left distracted her concentration. Elf, I can never get over how you make such complicated pieces into something so simple! Mrs. Leef picked up her paper with a small smile as she examined her student's work with an admiring gaze.

Eris felt the familiar rush of color in her cheeks and scratching the back of her neck. Yeah, well, it just sort of happens I guess.

A passing classmate looked at Eris' sketch over her teacher's shoulder, eyes going wide. Man! I wish I was as good as you!

Shrugging, Eris smiled a little. You are, you just don't believe in your potential.

Nah, I'm as talent less as a toad. The girl remarked offhandedly, still gawking. I love his ears!! They're so cute! She grabbed her friend by the arm and pointed them out. Aren't they cute?!

The other girl squealed in delight. Awww! They are! I just wanna grab

I like the eyes and tail, really. Mrs. Leef grinned. This looks like a certain person in this room, Elf, doesn't it girls?

The two young teens squinted at it simultaneously. The second one was the first to pick up on the connection.

Hey yeah! He looks like that kid you brought in!

The first girl looked from the paper to Kurama, taking it from the teacher, walking up to him and holding it up.

She scratched her chin like a critic and grinned. Kurama and his fan club looked at her strangely.

I think we have a match!

A match to what? he asked and plucked the paper from the girl's fingers. His eyes widened at the vision scratched onto it by Eris' hands.

It was him. But not just him, it was Youko too. Both human and demon fused into one; lazily admiring an unfinished something in the calm manner of Shuichi, yet there was fierceness related to Youko.

Kurama looked to Eris with wide eyes, who laughed nervously and shrugged. He smiled and laughed silently with her.

I can't believe you drew this!

Eris shrugged again, not liking all off this sudden attention. Yeah, wellwhat can I say?

There was a haughty sniff and her artwork was suddenly in the hands of one of Kurama's new admirer's. She curled a lip and sniffed again. I don't see what the big deal is. It looks nothing like him. I don't see any cat ears or tail.

They're fox ears. Eris grit out, eyes narrowing and growing a dark stormy color. And kindly take your hands off of what isn't yours. I believe I drew that for Shuichi, not for the blind likes of you.

the girl who called herself a talentless toad said. I don't see you poppin' out any masterpieces, Cassie!

Cassie rolled her eyes. Whatever, Taylor. Like being good in art will get me anywhere, except for being a teacher's pet!

Mrs. Leef said in a dangerous voice. I'd like to see you after class.

The snotty girl glared at Eris, who glared back with the force of a nuclear warhead. Cassie flinched and looked away; Kurama had to feign a cough to cover his laugh.

Here's your stupid drawing! she crumpled the paper and threw it at Eris, whose shock was evident on her face, if only for a few seconds.

What a bitch! Taylor exclaimed, shaking her head. To everyone's surprise, Mrs. Leef didn't scold her, but went after Cassie to have a few words that included and Two weeks.

Staring dumbly at her crumpled art on the floor, Eris didn't hear Taylor's words. Sitting herself down in her desk, Eris quietly stared at a new sheet of paper, twirling a pencil half-heartedly for the rest of the class, Kurama's attempts to cheer her up barely registering into her clouded mind.

Sighing, Kurama gave up for the moment. I guess we'll just have to wait until the storm passes.

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Alex waved to Kurama and Eris in the hall, fighting her way past the lazies who liked to park themselves right in the middle of traffic. Seeing the downcast, or rather blank to the average person, look on Eris' face, Alex picked up her pace.
She growled in exasperation as a larger than life freshman unknowingly sat himself in the direct path of the worried and frustrated girl.

HEY! Do you always park your ass in the middle of the freeway or is this just a new development?! Move it pal!

Needless to say, he moved. Impressively quick for a boy of his stature.

Blowing auburn hair out of her face, she poked Eris awake. Hey, what's wrong? You look like your cat died. Again.

Eris flopped onto her friend in a hug. Remind me to hit you later for that comment.

Alex glowered and gave Kurama a questioning glance, who shrugged in response. Sighing, she patted the shorter girl on the back and returned the hug. Awww, what'sa matter Elfy? We have choir next! You should be happy!

People suck.

Well, yes. I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I believe this was started between two types of people that I'd like to call the Jackasses and the Whores-

Eris snorted despite herself and detached from Alex, shaking her head and grinning. Only you could turn someone's despair into a sexual situation.

Alex beamed. Yeah. Isn't it great?

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AN- ::cowers:: DON'T HURT ME!! It was going to be longer, and I wouldn't have even updated today, if I hadn't decided I'd tortured you enough. And I really have no good excuse for not updating. Except that I had a track meet last Thursday, went to the zoo on Friday (where I saw a white fennec fox and screamed LOOK! IT'S YOUKO!! thereby completely freaking out all the people near me, AND all the animals in the Small Nocturnal Mamals section. Am I proud? HELL YES!!), and went to my school auction where I had to beat a woman to death for the lovely new artwork addition to my room. Don't worry, the blood stains might come off. =^_^=
BUT! But, but, but! I've spent a lot of time pondering this story and I've come to a few conclusions:
1) There will be a sequel.
2) You're all going to hurt me when this part of the adventure is done. And I mean REALLY hurt me. ::devilish laugh::
3) interestingly enough, is an actual word, and not just a character in Final Fantasy. This has no relativity to this or the sequel; I just thought I'd share. ^_^
4) Parts of the sequel can only be described by one word: so I suggest you all start practicing it in unison right now. Don't worry, you're all going to love it, so don't be turned off by the inevitable cutesy-ness. Trust me. ^_^

By the way, I know some of you may ask later, and yes, Duckington IS Ducky's real name. Poor guy, huh? But i did bring him back in this chapter, since there was such a high demand. ^_^ Aren't you all happy now?? He's such a cutie.

On to the footnotes!

*- Ooooooh Fazzoli's. ::drool:: That's some good schmoo right there. I hope some of ya'll have had the pleasure of eating there. I really do.

**- I still have nightmares of that artclass last year. The SAME song. Over, and over, and over, and over, and overironically enough I can't remember what song it was, but I'm pretty sure it was Simon and Garfunkel. I just picked The Sound of Silence because we're signing it in choir currently and it might have some relevance later, with more lyrics posted in later chapters. This is still iffy though.

***- Yes, I am Catholic and go to a Catholic Highschool, and I WILL exorcise my rights to express my religion in my writing. You don't like it, either A) Skip it. B) Stop reading my story you closed minded prick, -or- C) Get over it. All flames with be pointed out and laughed at. =^_^=
Anywho, that particular prayer i borrowed from a book called She Said Yes by Misty Bernall. I'm sure some of you may have read it. ^_^ The prayer itself is more of a quote said by Sadhu Sundar Singh. But you'll only understand the relevance to this after later chapters. Tehee.

****- Yeahthat part was written before last Thursday. And that was about my reaction to the previous one. The excitement kinda wears off after awhile.

::announcer voice:: Aaaaaaand now! Shoutouts n Schmoo! Yayy!

Reo*nari- Hehehe IF she finds out. Maybe she will, maybe she won't I don't even know that yet. Did you REALLY think Youko would let those two bastards get away? I don't think so. Hehehe.
And in answer to your question, right now her dream is looking like it will play more of a bigger part in the sequel. At least that's what I'm thinking at the moment. Clues will be popping up here and there though. ^_^

Wizardess Gal- Yeah, I kind of skived off on that didn't I? ::scratches head:: My bad. Well, look at it this way: do you like having your own image of her, or a set in stone figure? Sometimes I'll be reading a story and seeing someone with blonde hair instead of black, or green eyes instead of brown. Then I'm like Nah, she should be taller! You wrote this wrong! Yes, I'm weirdI'll work on the description thing

ReiRei-chan- I've read all of your chapters so far and I heart them so much!! ::squee:: I'm a bad fan though. I'm too damn lazy to review. I'm sorry. ::cries:: But yes, authoress powers ROCK! I could kill off anyone I wanted to and no one could do a damn thing about it. Hehehehe. Not that I would of course. ::skittish eyes::
Glad you liked the painting image. I'm SO going to paint it someday. Most likely next year when I can fit Painting in my schedual. Yayy! And did you know you did a perfect impression of Dory from Finding Nemo? NEMO ROCKS!! Woot! Hehe.
Yeah don't feel psychotic. I picture myself as Eris all the time. Because who wouldn't want to be rescued by Youko Kurama? Huh? Huh? HUH? Heh. That's right.

TheFireYoukaiPaige- Yayyyy! A new reader! ::huggles:: Don't worry lovey, just read all the books you can get your hands on and pay attention for at least 5 minutes every English class. THEN you can pass out from boredom. ^_^

Rogue solus- ANOTHER new reader!! Yeah yeah!! ::happy dance:: Will do to pop these babies out as soon as possible! ::salutes::

Koroga- ::beams:: You know, I just love your reviews. They make me smile. McDonalds ain't got nothin' on you. ^_^ Anyway, might I suggest asking Washu for help? She is the greatest scientist in the universe, after all. She could fix everything in a jiffy, I'm sure.
Hiei- ::bows:: Thank you for the compliment Hiei-kun! See? That didn't hurt so bad, now did it? Now I won't have to make life for you uncomfortable. =^_^=
Kurama- You flatter me too much. And it's working. Curses! You've found my weak point Ahem. Demon? Me? Well, I wouldn't call myself a real ::does finger movements:: per sayjust avoid making each other bleed in these brawls of yours and everyone will be fine. ::grins and a fang peeks over her lip:: Did I mention that I also went to a horticultural conservatory last week? It was fabulous; you would have loved it! So many pretty flowersand a palm tree bigger than the albino giraffe I saw. ::sighs:: Lovely creature, it was just like seeing family

Crazy-lil-nae-nae- A third newbie!! I'm rackin' em in! Cha ching! Heh. Anyway, I'm sorry, you'll have to suffer the agony of suspense like everyone else. No sweat though. ^_^

Kaija Katake- ::does another happy dance:: A fourth newbie! Yeah yeah! Ahem. Yes I am an artist, and I'm happy you find my story humorous and entertaining! I work so hard..::sniffle::

Dark Dragon- Number 5! WOO! Maybe he'll pop up a few more times::giggles knowingly::

Daaaaamn those took long. Anyway, keep the lovely reviews coming in! I LOVE YOU ALL!!! ::takes a dramatic bow and disappears in a puff of confetti::