Hey! It's chapter 4 already! I really hope I can finish all these soon. I'm kind of working on a new story! My Light to Pitch Black…the name's weird eh? Help me think of a Better one will you? It should be out in mid April or summer or sometime in between…


Thankyou to Dreammistress Jade, Elemental-Zero, Vash, and Sailor Otaku for reviewing!


Snow
Chapter 4:
Christmas Shopping

(Normal POV)

Tamao woke up at 11:30 the next day only to find the house completely emptied, reeking the smell of burnt plastic. When the thought of gas leak entered her mind, the door opened and revealed a grinning Yoh and a grumpy Anna, mumbling about something along the lines of Horo's cooking can't be trusted. Behind them was a girl with azure hair, much like Horo's, but longer. She was wearing a white jacket with blue knee-length skirt (it's almost Christmas buddy! Wear pants!) with black boots.

"Hi! You must be Tamao! I'm Pirika, Horo's little sister. My oni-chan would have told me a lot about you but I never got a chance to talk with him lately," she said with a warm smile.

"Tamao blushed and welcomed her to the house. Behind Pirika, Horo was arguing with Ren. The Chinese boy wore a brown jacket with a yellow scarf. (Like he does in the anime)

After everyone settled down in the living room, Horo declared that he was hungry by grumbling his stomach. Ren started yet another argument concerning how much he eats. As if on cue, Tamao got up and went to make lunch.

"Tamao, let me help you," Pirika said as she stepped into the kitchen. Tamao quickly stopped what she was doing and gestured towards the door. "Really, it's okay. You're a guest. Go and enjoy your stay."

But she ignored her comment and helped herself to an apron. "Really, Tamao! I want to help. Oni-chan have been freeloading here and you still haven't kicked him out!" she said with her smile.

Tamao couldn't help but realize how similar the siblings are. When they're finished, Pirika helped Tamao take the many bowls of ramen out to the diner room where they talked about everything. Christmas, winter, New years.


After lunch, they all decided to go to the mall to do some last minute Christmas shopping. Since no one wanted the others to know what they will receive, they chose to split up. Anna and Yoh went off in one direction, leaving the four confused teens wondering whom they will shop with.

"I'll go with Ren, so you two enjoy yourselves," Pirika said, trying to 'escape' before Horo knew what she's trying to pull.

But when it comes to his sister, Horo's senses come alive. "Oh no you don't," he said, dragging them back.

After thirty minutes of standing there, arguing about whom will shop with whom, Pirika had had enough. She couldn't stand the people staring her. "Okay! Oni-chan, why don't you go with Tamao? She needs your…er…creative…advice to help her pick gift, right Tamao?" she said, trying to sound convincing.

"Um…yeah, I do need your help," she said, glad to help the two love birds adapt to Horo's treatments.

After Ren and Pirika went off to one direction, Horo recovered quickly from being abandoned by his sister and lead Tamao to a nearby clothing store.

"Who else do you have left on your list?" Horo ask as they looked through the piles of clothes.

Tamao looked down on her little list, there was a check next to Anna, Yoh, Ren. The only ones left were Horo and Pirika. "I still have to get Pirika something," she said, deciding it was best if she didn't say anything about his present. She wanted it to be a surprise.

Horo chuckled. "Pirika? It's so easy to get her something," he said looking around, "Um, you can either pick something from here or go next door to that Disney shop to get her some stuffed animal."

Tamao thought for a second and chose to pick out a skirt along with a pair of boots. Horo gasped. "I know just where to get that!" he said, grabbing her hand and pulling to the other side of the store.

Tamao blushed madly, feeling Horo's hand around hers. When they got to the other side, they took a while to pick out the boots. Horo even told Tamao to try it on. She refused, of course, but Horo insisted that she tried it. Tamao, who always wore runners, couldn't keep her balance and had to hold onto Horo the whole time to prevent herself from falling.

All that time Tamao blushed like there's no tomorrow. All these weird feelings and thoughts entered her mind, as if hinting something. It made her heart thump faster and her clumsier than usual.

When they finally left the clothing store, Horo held the bag and Tamao followed him as if losing him would mean getting lost. Which was quite true, seeing as it was Christmas Eve, the shopping mall was so crowded, if they lost sight of each other, there was no way they would find each other.

When they passed by a shop, Tamao stopped at the display window. Inside was a light brown teddy bear with a tie. In his hands holds a silver bracelet with a plate where you can carve words.

Not knowing she stopped, Horo kept walking until he bumped into Santa Clause. Wanting to make a joke, he turned to Tamao only to see her missing. He panicked and asked Kororo to search for her.

Tamao, who was hypnotized by the bear and bracelet, was brought back to reality by Kororo, then followed her back to Horo.

"Tamao, where were you?" Horo said, very panicky. Tamao felt guilty for making him worry. Blushing, she said, "Sorry." Really, she doesn't know what else she can say. Luckily for her, Horo was hungry.

"It's okay, let's get to the food court," he said, then he grabbed Tamao's hand with his free hand, a blush creeping up to his face, "Just in case it happens again."

The two blushing shamans made their way to the food court and settled down in the middle after ordering a snack. Suddenly, the two heard a loud –slap- can be heard within the food court.

"I bet you my snowboard, that's Anna and Yoh," Horo said teasingly as they walked towards the source. As predicted, Anna and Yoh sat at a table eating McDonalds. A red handprint was found on Yoh's face and popped veins were located on Anna's forehead. Yoh spotted them and asked them to join.

After a rather peaceful snack, they decided it was time to go home. Seeing as they can't find Ren and Pirika, they told Tamao and Horo to go home first. Tamao, who was very excited about making the Christmas Dinner, immediately agreed.


I hoped you enjoyed that! i just finished it today...so the next chapter may have some delay! sorry! remember to review! it'll only take a little while!