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

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Author's note:

Tippy-chan: Yay! I finally found the time to update! First off, I want to thank everyone that reviewed. I really appreciate it! But please understand, I'm making the characters how I like them best so they will most likely be different from what is normal. For instance Ren has a British accent. I like his British and so I want it in there. That's pretty much all I have to say. This chapter will be half in Asuka's Point Of View and half in Hao's. Enjoy!

People's thoughts: Italics People's Consciences: 'Blah blah'

Disclaimer: Shaman King is not mine. But Asuka and her story are.

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Dreams

Hao's Point of View

"Fine! I'll go, but only because I pity you." Yoh's getting me to turn soft. First he made me come out to say 'hi' to the new girl and help her take in her stuff, which she forgot about, and now he's getting me to go wake her up! My reputation as the 'unsocial able pyro-maniac' is going to be totally wrecked. Not that I care. I sighed as I walked up the stairs. 'The new girl is really pretty...maybe you should get to know her. Nobody else will care if you do...' Huh? Where did that come from? 'Well you should...She seems nice...And she seems to be hurt...Yoh didn't tell us anything about her but you can tell she's hurt...' I didn't see any injuries. And that's no reason to get to know her. 'You know what I mean...she's hurt on the inside...'

As I neared her door I heard moaning. Huh? What's going on? I opened up her door. She was lying on her matt, crying and moaning, curled up. "Asuka?" She turned over. I realized she was having a dream, or rather a nightmare. I frowned. She seemed lost. I couldn't reach her with my mind. Why should I? 'Yoh asked you to wake her up so do it...' Oh. Right. I kneeled down and started to shake her."Asuka. Asuka...wake up! Come on! Wake up!" She started crying real hard, so hard her body was racked by sobs. I could feel her fear through my fingers. She can't wake up! How can she be so lost? Asuka...

Asuka's dream, Asuka's Point of View

Where was I...? I was at home. But I was sent to Japan. How was I here? I turned towards the door I went through to get here. But it wasn't there. In its place was my dad. He towered over me. He raised his hand...What! SMACK... "How could you! She was perfect! She was so sweet! How could you? How could you!" He was yelling at me more than he had when I had broken the T.V. I whimpered. "SHUT UP! Why? You should be in her place! You're so stupid! She was wonderful! I loved her! You killed her!" "No...Stop, please!" "WHY SHOULD I!" He roared. "Did you stop her? Did you? Did you!" I started to back up. He raised his foot. POW! "Ahhhhh!" I flew back into the table, holding my stomach. "Ugggghh...Stop! Please!" He started to advance on me...

End of Dream

I opened my eyes, tears still streaming down my face. Hao and Liger were looking down on me. I stopped crying immediately. "Liger? Liger!" I scrambled up and hugged his face, since he took up half of the room. I let go of him and looked into his face. "I was so scared! How did you...?" But Liger was shaking his great, shaggy head. He looked pointedly towards Hao. "Did you save me?" I asked, quietly. Hao nodded. I walked over to him, slowly. I looked into his eyes for a moment. I burst into tears and hugged him. "Thank you..." I was surprised when he embraced me back. We stood like that for couple moments until we realized what we were doing. I mean we were complete strangers! I jumped back and turned crimson. I stared at the floor while he stared at the ceiling. Words can't express...Thank you Hao-kun...I promise I'll repay the debt someday...

"Ummm...Lunch is ready. That's the whole reason I came up here..." Hao said sheepishly. I looked up. "Thank you for telling me. I'll be down in a couple minutes. Tell Yoh-kun for me would you?" He nodded and turned to leave. "Oh and Hao?" He turned back to me. I owe you... "Close the door on your way out, okay? Thank you." I stared at the wall until I heard the door close. When it did, I looked at Liger. "That was close...Too close. I can't afford to have that happen again. If anyone hears me when I sleep they'll tell Yoh or Anna. I can't let them know. What do I do?" Liger looked at the door, pointedly. "Oh, Hao? He won't tell anyone. I'm sure. The others hate him. At least Anna and the others do. Yoh would listen to him, but I doubt he'll talk. He's not like that..." Liger tilted his head. I sighed, frustrated. "I just know, okay? Stay here. I have to go down to lunch. I'll be back in a while. Entertain yourself until then okay?" Liger nodded. I smiled and patted his head, fondly. He was, after all, the best friend anyone could have. As I walked down the hall, I decided to go see what was hurting my stomach so much. Please, no...It can't be... When I was in the safety of the bathroom,I lifted up my shirt a couple inches. Oh my gosh...No...How could it have...? On my stomach was a bruise the same size and shape as a grown-up's shoe.

Hao's Point of View

I walked down the stares in a daze. One simple task and I had just saved someone's life! I walked into the dining room and sat down in my seat, next to Pirika. She, like everyone else ignored me and kept on arguing with Ren to her left. Yoh smiled at me from the head of the table. "Did you wake her up?" I nodded. "She'll be down in a couple of seconds." As I said that we heard her coming down the stairs. She was wearing a troubled expression. But quickly covered it up when she looked up. I glanced around. I seemed to be the only one to see that something was bugging her. She smiled at us. "Did you guys wait for me? So sorry I kept you waiting..." "Not at all. Tamao and Horo Horo are getting the food." Yoh said, pleasantly. "Take a seat next to Hao." Asuka nodded. Pirika smiled at her. "How was your nap?" "Oh, it was great! Couldn't have slept better!" I raised my eyebrows at her. She shot me a warning glance. I got the hint and kept my mouth closed. Pirika missed the looks. "That's great! I'm so glad we have a new visitor!" "Actually, I'm staying forever..."Asuka said, quietly, looking at the table. Pirika opened her mouth to say something else but Tamao and Horo Horo came in with the food. "Lunch is served!" Tamao said happily and took the seat to Asuka's right.

I watched her eat and talk. She was distracted. Every couple of seconds she would have to ask what the person had said. I understood. I was in a daze too. But why didn't she tell Yoh? 'Maybe she's waiting for the right time. After all, if she tells him now than she'll tell the whole table.' 'True but still. 'Maybe you should tell him.' No. It's her business and I just met her. I can't tell. We still have a chance to be friends...Wait what am I thinking? Have I gone nuts! 'Probably. She's the only one who ever was nice to you. And she met your eyes the first time she talked to you.' So? Can we just stop thisconversation? I have stuff to do. 'Fine.'

'Hao?' Anna was thinking something to me. 'What do you want?' I asked. After she rejected me she thought I was going to be nice to her? 'Asuka isn't herself.' 'Like you even know her anymore.' 'What's that supposed to mean?' 'People change. She's changed. Obviously.' 'I was just wondering if you could find out what's wrong with her that's all!' 'Why me?' 'You're the closest thing she has to a crush which is hard for her. She's been rejected too, you know!' 'Oh.' "Yoh, clear off the table. I want you to do the dishes too." Anna was talking to Yoh but glaring at me. "Yes, Anna. Hao, can you help me?" I nodded. "I can help too, Yoh." I glanced at Asuka. She seemed, there was no other word for it, desperate. I guess she wants to take her mind off of the dream. 'Maybe. Or maybe she wants to spend time with Yoh...Or you.' She can't want to spend time with me. We just met.

"Hao? Can I talk to you for a second?" Asuka asked, shyly. I nodded. She pulled me into the dark hall. I could only see half of her face. "You won't tell Yoh will you? Please? No one can know! If they find out...They just can't find out okay?" I was surprised. Not only was she begging me, but her eyes were filled with unshed tears. I let a small, sad, smile form on my face. That's all she wanted. Just a simple yes or no...

Asuka's POV

He had to say yes. He had to. If he didn't than I don't know what I'd do! I could run away...Or just let them help me. But it would put them in danger. Who knew? Hao cleared his throat. "I won't tell...But only if you let me help you." I frowned. How could he help me? Either way I better say yes. "Fine. It's a deal." He smiled. "Good." He was still smiling when he left the hall. What have I gotten myself into?

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Tippy-chan: Did you like it? Yay I updated! I want to thank everyone who read and reviewed my song-fic one-shot. Thank you! You don't know how much that means to me! Thank you! Please review! I might start doing what allot of other people are doing now which is if I don't get a certain number of reviews then I won't update. But I don't want to have to do that so please just review! Thank you sooooooo much if you do! Next chapter I will put the names of anyone who reviewed. And comment if needed. The next chapter should be up by next weekend. That's how I'm updating. Hope you enjoyed.

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Mikau: Okay, people. The next chapter is mine. I hope you like it and it lives up to Tippy-chan's expectations of me. Gulp!