Prince Meets Princess

Chapter Eighteen: Yohmei's Hole

Mikihisa frowned deeply as he stared up at two older people, his own parents, "Do you think he's ready for Yohmei's hole?" He asked.

The older women rolled her eyes, "He's the one that asked us." She snapped, "We're not here to ask your permission, we're here to tell you he's going in the hole tomorrow."

Mikihisa slowly nodded, "What if he doesn't make it out?"

"He will, trust me on this." The old woman snapped, "He is well aware of the dangers associated with the hole."

The old man sighed deeply, "This is our last hope. He must do whatever he can to defeat Hao."

Mikihisa nodded, "You are right." He sighed.

OOO

Tamao frowned deeply as she and Horo sat across from Ren and Pirika, she could see the Ainu fighting not to jump across the table and murder the young Tao that was taking his sister away from him. And Ren, who was glaring harshly at Horo.

Finally the silence was broken, "Why are we all in here anyway?" Ren asked, crossing his arms.

Tamao blinked, "Yoh-sama wanted to tell us something." She replied softly.

Ren rolled his eyes, settling back down into the couch. Pirika grinned, "So...onii-chan..."She said with an amused look on her face.

Horo blinked, "What?"

"You still didn't tell us when the wedding is." Pirika said smiling widely, glancing over at the pink headed prophet whose face turned a bright red.

"What wedding?" Horo asked as Ren and Pirika began laughing.

"Yours and Tamao-chan's!" Pirika said covering her mouth.

Horo blinked, "I never said we were getting married." He said, a blush creeping onto his cheeks.

Pirika continued giggling, nudging Ren in the robs, "See I told you I could make him blush." Pirika said smiling.

Ren smirked as Horo's blush deepened.

"You're the only one not getting married, Onii-chan!" Pirika laughed.

Horo shrugged, "So?" He pouted.

Just then Yoh walked in, "Hey guys!" He said with his normal lazy grin.

Everyone stopped laughing and greeted the prince.

"What's so important that you called me in here and caused me to miss time with my fiancee?" Ren snapped crossing his arms.

Yoh grinned, "I just wanted to tell everyone that I'm going into Yohmei's hole." He said. Tamao gasped softly as The other three looked at Yoh in confusion.

"Yoh-sama..." Tamao said softly.

"What's Yohmei's Hole?" Horo asked.

"It's a form of training that hasn't been survived by many shamans. It's a deep cave, that's so deep no light touches it, no sound. Yoh-sama must stay in there for seven full days. It's enough to drive a shaman mad, but if he can survive it, he'll get more power." Tamao said softly, frowning at Yoh, who slowly nodded, "After I come out, I'm going after Anna."

Ren nodded, "I suppose then I'll have to leave for China soon." He said. Yoh simply nodded.

Pirika glanced at Ren, a deep frown on her face, but she didn't say anything.