Mikau: See chapter two to be told to see chapter one for my introduction of myself and 'Kara's Disclaimer'.

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AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Tippy-chan: So sorry for not updating in a while. U Homework. Okay here's the chapter! She meets Hao! EXTRA IMPORTANT NOTE: Okay one thing that people seem to mind is that Ren has an English accent. I KNOW that he does NOT actually have one! I know he is Chinese but I like his English accent in the show so please understand! I feel that his English accent is part of character. That is why I put it in there. Okay that is all I have to say! On with the story! Oh and this chapter is in first person.

Disclaimer: I don't own Shaman King. I just own Anlita Nakamura and her story.

Hellos and Goodbyes

I couldn't believe it. So this was where Anna and Yoh had been living. It was a huge traditional Japanese house. In front stood Anna, Yoh, and about six other people. I got out and walked towards them. When I got to them I bowed as was the custom. As I was an American I had to instructed on all this before I got here...

FLASHBACK

"Bow with your hands closed like your praying," my father said tonelessly. (Tippy-chan: I don't know if that is completely right so someone please tell me.) He was, after all, Japanese so he was my teacher. He was quite emotionless at the moment. I did it. He nodded his head to show I'd done it right. "Now let's move on to your name..."

END OF SHORT FLASHBACK

As I straightened up, Yoh smiled at me and gave me a hug. "How are you? It's been a while hasn't it? But I better introduce you to my friends first hadn't I?" I nodded, not saying anything. I was happy to see him but...last time I had seen him...Cassidy had been the one to get to know him...not me. I had gotten to know Anna. I smiled mechanically at her as I passed her. She nodded, just as mechanically back. She knew what was going on inside of my head.

Suddenly, my uncle threw my things on the ground and drove off. Yoh and Anna shared a look and then frowned at eachother. I knew what they were thinking. I stared at the ground so they wouldn't see my shame. They would never understand.

After a few seconds of me staring at my feet and everyone staring at me, Yoh cleared his throat. "Um...I think I should introduce you to my friends." I nodded again blinking. I guess they wouldn't question me anyways. Probably later.

Yoh steered me towards a boy with blue spiked hair, who was holding a snowboard. "This is Horo Horo Usui." I smiled. It was almost a real smile. Almost.

"Hi. I'm Nakamura, Asuka." Inside I grimaced. I hated the name my dad had given to me. Changing my name was the ultimate wrong they had done to me. I loved my name Anlita. Asuka was okay but I would never have changed my name otherwise.

"Hi, Asuka! You're cute!" Horo started to lean really close to my face. Too close. I closed my eyes. SMACK! "OUCH!" cried Horo Horo. He reeled back into the house. "You deserved it Onii-chan!" cried the pretty, blue haired girl next to him. "Hi!" she said "I'm Pirika Usui, Horo's little sister." I smiled. This time it was real. "I'm Asuka. Nice to meet you, Pirika!"

Next came a small, blond haired boy. "Hi." I stared down. He was only, like, a foot tall! "I'm Asuka." I grinned. They were all almost as different as I was. Now if only they had guardian ghosts…

Next was Tamao Tamamura. She was pretty shy but very sweet. She had pink hair and red eyes. I stared at the boy who came next. The top of his head was below my chin and the top of his very weird hair do, ending in a point, went past my forehead. I looked down and jumped, slightly. Two yellow eyes glared back at me. He held out his hand. "Tao, Ren." he said, "Pleased to meet you." I smiled nervously and shook his hand. He creeped me out. It was like there was something completely menacing about the short boy in front of me.

I stepped away from him, turning to the next person. What my eyes found first were...two dark chocolate colored eyes staring back at my ocean blue ones. I felt a jolt. What did it mean? I racked my brain. Oh...my mom told me a long time ago...

FLASHBACK

"Always remember, Anlita, when ever one of the children of our family meets someone...and the first thing they see is a person's eyes...oh why am I telling you this now? You're only five!" "No, Mommy, continue! This is a good story!" "Alright. If you see their eyes first...then...you have given your heart to them." Anlita giggled. "Hmmmmm..." mused her mother. "Guess it does sound pretty cheesy, hehehe...But that's the way the family legend goes." "What does it mean?" It means you have mostly fallen in love...Oh I was right before! You're much too young. I'll explain later in your life..." But she never explained to me. I had to think about it and explain it to myself...

END OF FLASHBACK

I blinked. Oh...That's why. I hadn't thought about it in years but...I have had it happen before...it just wasn't what I wanted. Maybe it's because...Cassidy was there..." Cassidy hadn't wanted him. She had just liked him a little. So? She still went out with him behind your back...She didn't know! Now shut up I need to go back to reality...And figure out what just happened...

I blinked, again, and blushed. Everyone was staring at me, including the chocolate brown eyed boy. I frowned. He was trying to pry into my thoughts and figure out what I was staring at. I completely blocked my mind. Kino-sensei taught me that trick.

"Hem HEM. Are you going to introduce yourselves or are you going to stare at eachother all day!" Anna glared at the two of us. Oops. I was still staring. Darn it. We both blushed, me a darker shade then before.

I bowed. I'm Asuka Nakamura." I was glad my blond hair hid my face. It was almost purple. "And I'm Hao Asakura." He said bowing too. I stared at him. An Asakura? Yoh never mentioned him! "I was considered to be a 'disgrace to the family' so that's why you wouldn't know about me." Hao said in a flat voice. I felt, more then saw Yoh flinch. Anna stiffened. "Pleased to meet you, Hao-sama." "Please, call me Hao." I nodded, still confused.

Yoh coughed. "Shall we go in?" Hao and I nodded. I was starting to get past my confusion and starting to get angry. I had just made a fool of myself because Yoh hadn't mentioned his own brother! As I grabbed my bags, my anger escalated. I had trouble controlling my anger these days but this time it was too much. I hadn't even known that Hao Asakura even existed and here I was supposed to be living under the same roof as him for a couple of years!

"Um, Anlita?" I was surprised to hear Yoh speak in English to me. I knew he could but I expected him to speak to me in Japanese. "Could I talk to you for a second?" I nodded, curtly. "I'm sorry I didn't mention Hao before...we were sort of enemies up until a couple of months ago. We fought eachother in the Shaman Tournament." I winced. I hadn't been allowed to participate because my father highly doubted my Shamanic abilities. He considered me to be a failure. "Sorry..." Yoh murmured. He must have seen me wince. He knew how much it had meant to me. I felt touched. Here was the Shaman King, apologizing to a girl who was disowned, because he had mentioned the most important thing in the world to him, besides Anna.

I nodded. "You don't have to apologize, Yoh...I was just surprised that's all..." Yoh grinned nervously. "Good. I was afraid you were mad at me..." I sighed. "I'm just tired that's all...just really tired..." Suddenly all I wanted to do was go to bed. I looked at Yoh helplessly. He understood. "I guess before the meal you should rest, right?" I nodded, my frazzled mind barely comprehending. "Follow me." I stumbled after him as we walked up to the door. Anna was waiting, inside. She opened her mouth but Yoh gave her a look.

Yoh led me up some stairs to a landing. He took me to the second to last door and opened it. "Here's your bedroom. Now if you have problems either ask Tamao, who's door is to your left, or Hao who is just straight across from you. Okay?" I nodded, impatiently. I really wanted to go to bed! "Okay well see you in a couple hours." I immediately laid down and was asleep before Yoh closed the door.

End of Chapter Two

Author's note: Tippy-chan: Was that good? I'm sorry if it was a little bit cheesy. The original was a ton cheesier so be grateful. Yay! Hao was in this chapter! Okay well hope you like it. Any questions about some things mentioned like, for example, her father thinking she's a failure will be explained in the next chapter. Well cya all later!