I'd like to thank Naru Asakura, Spitefire, Misty and Jinky for reviewing because I can't send them an e-mail to say thanks and Misty I liked Kyo… don't know why it just rolls off the tongue. Spitefire I love the name Majesty
Showered with praise
The day after Christmas Jun was unable to do anything because of her slight hangover but pestering Ren was not a problem. She talked of all the joys of children. She rambled talked to him about things that little brothers shouldn't hear about and basically she talked to him as if he were a… Girl!
Jun: Oh you know the cramping can be very bad you might know what I mean it's usually right here where it hurts the most (Pointed at the lower part of her stomach if you're a girl who gets period pains you know where I mean, lads ask your mothers)
Ren: (Getting red) Neesan! I don't want to know
Jun: Oh I'm sorry I guess its nothing like what you feel hmmm well when I first lets say 'had the painters come paint the place red' it was quite painful and I had aches all around…
Ren: (Interrupted) Jun! I shouldn't be hearing this
Jun: I'm only trying to relate
Ren: Want to relate… go get a boyfriend
Jun: It's not that easy Ren. You're lucky you snagged a good man. You know its kind of unfair on us girls; all the good guys are being taken. It's kind of like the saying plenty of fish in the sea, well the men keep fishing in our part of the ocean (Smirked realising that Ren was getting embarrassed by her talking to him like this)
Ren: I'm not even going to dignify that with an answer (Turned and hurried trying to leave her behind)
Jun: Why brother what tis the matter I'm only trying to talk to you
Ren: I don't feel like talking about your woman troubles or you trying relate my predicament with your woman's problems. I'm not a girl I don't need to know
Jun: Oh I'm sorry (Hugged him tightly) There there. No need to get worked up
Ren: Stop that this instant! (Tried to push her away)
Jun: (Let go eventually) now you just relax and I'll take care of everything
Ren: I'm capable
Jun: Now Horo said I should watch you till he gets back from shopping. You need me little brother (Patted his head)
Ren: (Moved his head and wafted away her hand) I swear you… you… pest!
Jun: Oh that hurt (Put her hand on her chest were her heart is and tried to look hurt but it looked cocky)
Her pursuit carried on but now she started with all the miracles of birth speech. Horo came home to see Ren practically running away from Jun and her sisterly compassion not swaying. Horo managed to get Ren calmed down. Ren eventually retreated to his room leaving Jun and Horo plotting on the sofa, Pilika was on the phone on loud speaker. She and Lyserg were still at Yohs but were leaving the next day. For a while Pilika had plotted a baby shower and now was filling in the details of her plan to Horo and Jun.
Horo: How the hell are you going to do this, I haven't even got him a gift.
Pilika: I couldn't tell you because you'd crack or slip up. I got you something to give to him so don't you worry
Jun: I am having my gift delivered after we leave tomorrow. I'll call out for my surprise later
Pilika: Good, right we have to get Ren around here tomorrow but how
Horo: Leave that to me (Sat up straight accepting the most dangerous part of the mission)
Jun: Brave fellow
Pilika: Okay then we need someone to come around in the morning to help with decorations. I hope Ren tries to have fun because Anna is charging me for use of her house. Everyone else is invited but Ryu is still missing
Horo: I wouldn't expect to see him anytime soon or at all if Anna found him
Jun: Poor Ryu
Pilika: Alas I knew ye well
Horo: I almost feel bad that I was the cause of his disappearance
Pilika: Nah he deserved it, his big mouth was his downfall plus I got a laugh out of it
Jun: So what time do you need us there?
Pilika: Horo I need you to bring Ren here at about 3.oo pm call us before you set out and make sure he doesn't find out
Horo: What do you take me for, an idiot?
Room fell silent and Horo lowered his head and grumbled
Pilika: Moving on Jun I need you here at about noon okay
Jun: Yes (Clapped her hands together firmly) my mission is clear
Pilika: Good. Before I go though Horo
Horo: Yeah
Pilika: Move closer to the phone so you can hear this
Horo moved so his ear was close to the speaker
Horo: So what is it?
Pilika: DON'T SCREW THIS UP! (Shouted as loud as she could which was loud)
Horo: (Grabbed his ear and closed his eyes in pain hearing a faint ringing) Pilika, that hurt! Jun is your phone ringing
Jun: …No…
Pilika: He'll be fine. Bye Jun, Bye Otooto
Horo: Bye Pilika
Jun: Farewell (Pressed the button and disconnected)
The plan was set and all they needed to do was get Ren there, Horo was scared witless of what Ren was going to do to him when they got to Yohs. He decided to worry about it in the morning and joined Ren in bed while Jun made mysterious phone calls…
The next day at 2.45-
Horo noticed that Ren had replaced his milk obsession with squash, so he poured all the squash he could find down the sink. He then convinced Ren they needed to go out shopping. Horo made a quick phone call in the bathroom to Yohs informing he was leaving with Ren in a moment, after that they were ready to leave with their coats on and Ren now wearing his much baggier coat which he got when with Pilika had no clue still. Horo started down the road but did not go in the right direction for the shops.
Ren: Where are you going? (Noticed Horo had started walking in the opposite direction to town)
Horo: Oh I... was thinking about going to Yohs to see Pilika… She is leaving tomorrow
Ren: I don't believe you (Saw Horos hesitation when talking)
Horo: Why else would we be going to Yohs…
Ren: (Looked at him suspiciously) I don't know, but I know you're up to something
Horo: If you say so (Turned and gulped softly so as Ren wouldn't notice)
They walked down the street with Horo holding Rens hand in his coat pocket, it was a cold day and he saw Ren shiver so decided to get close to him to keep him warm. They came outside Yohs and Horo went white, he let Ren go first with him behind him. Ren knocked but got no reply so he knocked again. Horo came up to the door and opened it letting Ren walk in.
SURPRISE!
Ren jumped back and landed into Horos chest with a room full of people smiling at him. He took a glance around to see everything decorated and a table full of food but what really got his attention was the banner that said in big Chinese letters '婴孩淋浴' (baby shower). Ren let this sink in then started to show his feelings towards this.
Ren: You... you… (Face scrunched up) YOU KNEW ABOUT THIS DIDN'T YOU! (Turned to Horo who was backed up against the front door he had closed behind him)
Horo: Erm… well it was Pilikas idea and I thought…
Ren: You thought WHAT! (Actual shaking with anger)
Pilika: Ren, it's not that bad we are only holding you a baby shower.
Ren: After I said no! (Turned his rage onto Pilika)
Pilika: (Put her hands behind her back and twisted from right to left looking almost child like and pouting) I ignored you because you were being stubborn (Stomped a foot down on the floor)
Ren: (Went red in the face and started to try and shout but it came out in huffs) YOU… YOU BAKA… IF I COULD I WOULD… SLAUGHTER YOU! (Started hyperventilating)
Horo: Ren? (Turned and looked around and found a paper bag) here breathe into this
Ren snatched the bag off him and started to breathe into it heavily still looking like he could kill at any moment. After a moment his breathing slowed but his anger stayed high he turned and glared at Horo in a terrifying way and slowly stepped up to him still breathing into the bag.
Horo: Ren I swear I only heard about it yesterday (Held his hands up in the air as if he were surrendering) Honest it's the truth
Jun: Ren you should loosen up, Horo and everyone did this because they care not to humiliate you
Ren: (Took the bag away from his mouth) I am not a giggly house wife living off minimum wage; I don't need people giving me charity!
Horo: That's not what a baby shower is about
Ren: Oh yeah! Well then what do you think a baby shower is about?
Horo: Everyone pulling together to help and support the couple duh what else?
Ren: (Huffed into the bag a few more times then discarded it) Even if it's not I said no so why did you do it anyway?
Horo: (Saw only one way to get out of this with out injury) I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you (Pulled off a puppy dog face and even made his eyes look teary and sad)
Ren: NO! Horo stop it! I said stop it… Horo! (Turned away and crossed his arms)
Horo sneaked around Ren and came face to face with him wrapping his arms around him so he couldn't turn away again. He gave him his cutest face then leaned his head against Rens getting a shove but the shove had no drive behind it. After a moment all struggle ceased and all Ren did was utter a few dis-hearted insults. Horo smiled at him then pulled him closer.
Horo: Forgive me?
Ren: Why should I? (Put his head into Horos chest and closed his eyes)
Horo: Hmmm because you love me (Snuggled further into him)
Ren: Not this time. You're not getting off that easy
Horo: What's that?
Ren: (Whispered to Horo) you're sleeping on the sofa tonight
Horo: (Pulled his head back) you're kidding right
Ren: don't like it… then sleep outside
Horo: No the sofa's good
Ren: Good
Jun: Why don't we get this baby shower started?
Pilika: Good idea (Smiled at Horo who looked at her in a sad way and mentally calling out 'why me, you did it' although she couldn't hear him she could tell by his look)
Things started off bumpy especially after Ryu showed up thinking he could sneak in, he felt insulted he wasn't invited but after Anna saw him he decided that running was a good option. Chocolove had his mouth sealed with duck tape as a present from Anna who had stopped chasing Ryu because he locked himself in the broom closet. She could have knocked down the door but kept saying that he had to come out sometime so there was no reason to destroy any part of the house. Not a single person doubted that she could hunt him down and kill him but for now the fear of it would do.
After Ren was settled down into the sofa the girls all gathered with Tamao on his right Pilika on the floor in front of his knees with Vixen and Jun on his left. Anna sat nearby but didn't look interested in things at all but still listened in case there was somewhere she could make a comment. Horo sat with Yoh Chocolove and Faust talking while the girls started with their ooing and ahhing along with a few awwws. You can guess why Ren didn't take it so well. Tam just sat there to afraid to say anything and get a glare but the others sure had no problem.
Pilika: You know Ren your stomach is bigger than myn was (Prodded his stomach getting a surprised flinch which she smiled at) I suppose it's because there's two in there
Tam: That would make sense
Jun: Wonder whether their boy or girl
Pilika: Maybe he has twin girls
Jun: Maybe it's twin boys
Tam: It could be a boy and a girl
Jun: Hmm you are indeed correct
Jun: So Ren how do you feel, have they ever kicked or moved
Ren: Excuse me
Pilika: (Puts her hand on Rens stomach) I think they are 2 girls
Ren: Unhand me! (Takes her hand off)
Pilika: Sheesh Ren I'm not doing anything wrong
Ren: I did not permit you to touch my person
Jun: Oh I think he's all a twitter
Tam: Maybe you shouldn't do that
Ren: Yes don't
Pilika: Nonsense. Oh I just remembered a way to get your children to be polite after they are born
Jun: How would you do that?
Pilika: It's simple you tap one side (Tapped the left side of his stomach) and say polite
Ren: Stop that this instant
Pilika: Then you tap the other and say polite (Tapped the other side)
Ren: (Jumped up from his seating position) I said stop!
Pilika: You repeat it daily
Jun: Let me try
Meanwhile…
Horo: Man Pilika got me into trouble again
Yoh: You're in the doghouse (Laughed at his friend)
Horo: Not funny
Morty: Come it's a little funny
Horo: You wouldn't be saying that in my position
Yoh: Come on it's one night on the sofa what harm could it do
Horo: (Huffed and sulked before saying quietly) I've never had to sleep on the sofa. It's… humiliating
Ryu: Psssst
Yoh: Huh? (Turned to see Ryu poking his around the doorway near where they were sat) Ryu, you dared come out
Ryu: Is Miss Anna near
Morty: No I think she's distracted at the moment
Ryu: (Tears of joy fell from his face) Thank god
Morty: Why do you still call her Miss Anna she's been married to Yoh for years?
Ryu: Hmmm that is very true my short friend
Horo: Wonder what they are doing to him over there
Ren and the girls could be heard in the background
Ren: I told you all to keep away from me! (Jumped on the back of the sofa trying to escape the cooing of the girls)
Jun: Get down from there Ren
Ren: No!
Pilika: Jun you get the back I'll get the front
Ren: What do you think you're doing (Squirmed as Pilika and Jun pulled him back down) get lost… no stop…
Jun: There now that's better
Yoh: Poor Ren
Horo: Poor him huh what about me
Morty: Well he is the one that's pregnant
Horo: Yeah and I'm the twins punch bag as well as Rens
Ryu: How is that?
Horo: Ren is touchier than ever and the twins kick me when I try and sleep. I'm laid in bed minding my own business when they both start on me, what did I do to them?
Lyserg: They take after Ren then
Yoh: We got 2 mini Horo and Ren mixes on the way, how will the world survive this? (Laughed at the thought)
Horo: Hey, hey, hey!
Ren: HORO!
Horo: I better go pry Jun and Pilika off of Ren… Anyone want to help
Yoh: Sure you take Pilika and I'll handle Jun
Horo: Why do you get the easy job?
Lyserg: Don't worry Horo I'll get Pilika you get Ren
Horo: Again, you leave me with the dangerous job
Yoh: Come on, you're like the night in shinning armour saving Ren from the girls awing
Morty: I'll step back this could get ugly
Ryu: I will remain out of sight; Anna is distracted still so I can sneak out
Morty: Will we see you around soon?
Anna: (Suddenly showed up behind Ryu) Do I look stupid to you
Ryu: (Gulped loudly and looked up at a very pissed Anna) Why Miss Anna lovely as ever
Anna: Save it, I'm going to make you suffer like no one else has ever suffered (Grabbed Ryu and took him outside to begin his torture, it started off as push ups with weights on his back and Anna sat on his back commanding him to go faster and do thousands)
Morty: (Watched for a agonising moment) Poor Ryu. I hope he survives
Tam: Oh dear Ren you look rather red
Horo: I'll go get the paper bag
Ren: YOU… WOMEN… ARE… DEMONS!
Most of the party was just about the shaman fights and everyone talking about all the good times they shared. Jun being nosey wanted to know about how Horo and Ren actually got together etc and wouldn't stop with the questioning insisting Ren gave the answers.
Jun: Go on Ren, where did you first kiss Horo
Ren: It's none of your concern (Went pink)
Horo: It was only at…
Jun: No Horo let Ren tell us, I'd love to hear his side of the story
Ren: You're not going to
Jun: You're not embarrassed are you?
Ren: No!
Jun: Then tell us or else I'll have to get Horo to tell us about more personal things. He's already on the couch tonight anyway
Ren: He wouldn't say anything… would you (Turned his gaze to Horo who had one arm around him, Horo started to whistle innocently and turned his head pretending to look at something)
Jun: I bet it's because he kissed you first
Ren: No, it was mutual actually
Jun: Really (Put a finger on her chin) Do tell
Ren: (Sighed) Fine. It was at the fair on my 16th birthday, on the Ferris Wheel
Yoh: We didn't know you were a couple till June… you really hid it for that long (Smiled thinking of how they had to of sneaked around a lot)
Jun: Awww how sweet (Pinched her brother's cheek getting a dirty look from him)
After a long talk and Ren knocking Chocolove unconscious because of his latest lame joke at Rens expense gifts were given. These are basically what everyone gave
Yoh and Anna: Gift basket
Chocolove: Bloppy (A kind of funny looking pillow)
Pilika and Vixen: A twin baby Bjorn Carrier which Horo modelled. Pilika commented that Ren has to carry them for 9 months now once the twins were born Horo would be carrying them around after that.
Lyserg: A baby monitor with dual receivers, 1 for each crib.
Horo: A sleep sheep and bed time rabbit, both play a little tune which Ren got annoyed at and removed the batteries to stop Horo playing around with it.
Faust and Eliza: Baby med-kit with thermometer, cream etc
Morty: Euro bathtub (Baby bathtub basically)
Jun: A surprise for later
Tam: A big brown teddy bear that looked like one she had when younger
It was getting late in the afternoon and Pilika trying to recreate the first time she kissed Lyserg brought out a twister mat. Ren and Horo sat on the sofa while they played the game in the other room. Ren and Horo sat together for once in the entire day in private, in the background Anna could be heard calling out colours, Ryu had passed out for the time being and now she had nothing to do so tied him up and Pilika pointing out the game wasn't fair on Morty because he was to short to reach all the colours even though he had grown he was still a bit of a midget. Ren sat and peered through the open doorway at his friends and the only thought that came to mind was 'typical', it was normal for them to be so mellow even in shocking circumstances. He turned his gaze to Horo who gave him a look and a smile. This was a similar look to something he had seen before but not from Horo from somewhere else. His face was soft and his eyes swelling with some kind of dignity and respect and yet not the boastful kind more thankful or grateful.
Ren: Why are you looking at me like that (Nudged Horos arm and gave him a puzzled look)
Horo: Like what? (Returned the puzzled look)
Ren: You're looking at me all… goofy
Horo: Huh? Well I was just thinking about how proud I am (Smiled) I mean you're doing all this and I'm scared like hell but you, you're so sure of yourself
Ren: I'm not sure at all; I'm just trying to follow your lead
Horo: My lead. Since when do I lead anything?
Ren: Good point, you know… you're not the only one
Horo: Not the only one…
Ren: …That's scared…
Horo: (Hugged Ren tightly) It's alright; we have Yoh, Pilika, Jun and everyone else all there ready to do what ever it takes. We made it through the shaman tournament we can make it through this
Ren: I think I'd take another tournament over this, it's much easier
Horo: (Laughed a little) well you were looking for something more challenging
Ren: Not funny
Horo: Sorry
The party was over and Horo, Ren and Jun headed home with Jun talking none stop all the way home without letting Ren or Horo speak and when ever they did they were interrupted with a quick "one minute" then she would start again. Ren had never seen his sister so chatty before and started to wonder what she was up to. When they got home strangely the door was not locked and the light in the front room was on. Ren cautiously stepped inside then peeked around the corner but the second his head went around the corner he was greeted by two familiar voices he didn't think he'd be hearing from. There in his front room were his mother Ran and his grandfather Ching. They stood up and greeted him with a slight bow which was returned eventually by Jun and Ren but Horo put a hand out to them of course not knowing what kind of greeting to give.
Ran: It's nice to see you Ren
Ren: What are you doing here and who's looking after the Tao mansion?
Ran: Don't worry, your cousins can take care of things, Jinni (Don't know how to spell her name) was more than happy to
Jun: I called mother in for a visit. That's why Pailong stayed here. He was to let them in upon arrival. Thank you again Pailong
Pailong: A pleasure Miss Jun
Ran: I have something for you and Horo, it's the only thing I really have from when you were young. Jun used it too. (She picked up a blue and red blanket from the chair she was sat in) It is a memory.
Ren: (Took it from his mother) Thank you
Ran: Another reason I came was to teach you the proper conduct, I always thought I would have to teach these things to your wife when she conceived but I see now I must teach you
Ren: (Gave her a questioning look but did not look disrespectfully at her) Proper conduct?
Ran: Yes of course. First you need to ward of bad omens keep a knife under your bed as you sleep and place a talisman of good fortune upon your door. Oh and most importantly no sex during pregnancy it is strictly forbidden (Waved her finger in the air)
Ren: Okaasan? (Mother)
Ching: You should take heed of her words; we do not wish harm upon the next in line now do we
Ren: (Sighed softly) No…
Ching: Ren, when I heard of your decision to be with the Ainu I was sad. I thought that all hopes of carrying on the family name were lost. Jun after she marries and has her own family will take her husbands name. So that is why is neither disallowed your reunion or gave my blessings. Now I hear that you are to have children, children of Tao lineage that will carry on the name. I now give my full blessings and am content our family will live on.
Ran: I am happy our family blood line has not ended with you Ren
Ching: Now we can speak more in the morning but for now we must retire
Jun: Okaasan, you can share the spare bedroom with me
Ran: I'd be delighted (Went with Jun to the spare room)
Ren: You can have my room Ching
Ching: Nonsense, it is not healthy for you to be sleeping out here, remember proper conduct Ren
Ren: Yes Ching, as you wish (Bowed politely)
Horo went and got plenty of blankets and pillows for the short Chinese visitor
Horo: Here you go I'm sorry we don't have anywhere else to place you (Rubbed the back of his head giving an apologetic smile)
Ching: Ah this will do fine
Ren: Good night
Horo and Ren went into the bedroom; Horo closed the door then began a whispery conversation.
Horo: Erm Ren… seems so the sofas taken…
Ren: You can sleep on the floor. I told you, you're not getting off that easy
Horo: (Made whiney sounds) Fine
Ren: Shhh (Threw a pillow and a few blankets onto the floor)
Horo climbed onto the floor but gave a pleading look at Ren who ignored it and turned over in bed. Horo let out a sigh and then did the same laying down and falling asleep. He usually went off into a blank sleep feeling like moments have gone by before waking in the morning but this seemed like a long hanging darkness and a dream formed, not a good dream, a nightmare of things that Horo feared he remembered darker times feeling like the light had disappeared from sight and mind as shadows played around making taunting gestures and terrifying whispers. Memories flooded back just like the waves the memory held. Fire, water and death. Why this memory? Why now? Why must he think of what he almost lost when he had gained so much since then, he did not loose the thing he loved the most. Maybe it's the fear of it; maybe his fears are taking form in a fear that came true. Will this fear come into being; will this painful memory be repeated? Cries come up and he tries to fight the hold of the cold water. He can actually feel the waves hit him just as they did then. He feels like he's loosing much more this time, as if there's so much more to loose and the panic increases. He still tries to shake the binding ocean yet whenever he flails his arms they pass through his enemy without even making a dent. Silent prayers to the gods replay in his head why can't he wake and be reassured that the life he lead there after was not a dream and this was not reality…
Ren woke hearing shuffling; he poked his head over the edge of the bed to see Horo struggling like mad. Clawing at his covers and turning around and around in a panic he then started quietly calling out over and over again "kasuy" (help) but Ren didn't understand what it meant. Ren put both hands down shaking him calling his name trying to arouse the sleeping man on the floor. Horos eyes flew open and his head inches away from smacking Rens stopped as he saw what had hold of him. His eyes so desperate for comfort and his body still tensed he tried to convince himself this was reality, not a dream. Ren looked at him waiting for Horo to explain but he didn't give an answer he raised to his knees and breathed shakily before placing his hands together and leaning on the bed speaking quickly in a mumbled voice but also strangely he was talking in a language Ren didn't understand. His eyes were teary but held all tears back in his eyes as he carried on with his mumbled prayers.
Ren: Horo… what are you doing?
Horo carried on with his mumbled prayers and did not hear Rens question
Ren: Horo, did you hear me? (Put his hand on Horos shoulder, Horo flinched up surprised at Rens touch and stopped his prayers. A silent gaze of sadness was given by Horo who looked shaken) what's the matter?
Horo: I… it… it was just a nightmare
Ren: Then what are you doing?
Horo: I was just… praying
Ren: …Praying for what? …
Horo: I was praying to the gods to keep us safe… I started remembering the crash
Ren: The crash, it's been nearly 7 years since then
Horo: But I nearly lost you that day. No matter how long ago it was, I will never forget how that felt
Ren: Why are you dreaming about it?
Horo: I'm not sure (His eyes welled up more, he felt alone even though he knew Ren was there, the dream had tried to take him away and it felt like it did)
Ren: It was only a dream Horo I'm right here baka
They looked at each other with Ren leaned right down so he was practically face level with Horo and Horo kneeled lazily on the floor. Horo saw the worried glint in Rens eyes who was genuinely not expecting this from Horo. Horo wanted comfort and support; he leapt up and hugged Ren tightly getting a squeeze back after a slight hesitation from the surprised Chinese shaman. Horo sniffed determined not to cry decided he had burdened Ren for long enough so tried to fake a smile and let go. He went back down to the ground and laid there curled up.
Horo: You better get some sleep, okay
Ren: Are… you alright… down there
Horo: Fine, you just get rested up
Ren: If you want you can come back up here. I think you learned your lesson
Horo: (Hesitated in answering) You sure
Ren nodded
Horo climbed back up onto the bed and kissed Ren sweetly before letting him lie down with him. His arms ringed around Ren and finally peace settled over Horo and Ren once more. Horo kissed Rens forehead after he noticed Ren had fallen back to sleep and whispered something as he nodded off, it was "Apunno sini yan" ("Have a good night" Yes it's supposed to be in his Ainu language).
I was in severe pain when I wrote that last bit about the dream, does it show? That's why it is like that. I'm ending it there although I was intending on lengthening it I will save it and just save it for the next chapter now I have another pole for you all!
MUST READ:
I picked my 4 favourite boy names and 4 favourite girl names for you to vote for. The system is simple you vote for any boy and girl name by putting either the name written or B(the number next to your chosen name and the girl G(and the number next to selected name). If you don't get it then you're too thick to be considered lol joking hope you do get it.
Boy Names –
B1: Tomo (Means a twin)
B2: Koby
B3: Hoshi
B4: Aiko
Girl Names –G1: Rini (Means little bunny)
G2: Yume (Means dream)
G3: Skye
G4: Blair
Thank you goes out to the people who gave me the names. I added one of each gender in of my own but still vote you have ad least two chapters to get in your say I may issue a due by date in the next chapter…you have been warned.
Rock-On!