Hello...I hate school...it gives out too much homework, and barely anytime to do anything about it...But one good thing, is that we just got done with scheduling. Woot! Oh, and the beginning of this chapter is a little...oh, how should I say it...um...romantic...so...Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Just like all of the other disclaimers, I don't own Shaman King. I own Yuna, and her family...and Kay's family...And Telda

Chapter Three: Lust for love, and Telda's Entrance...

Ren walked back to Yoh's house, and Yuna headed back to her house. It was a short walk for them, but everyone around them could tell the had the hots for each other. Ren sat in the living room with Horo, Yoh, and everyone else, talking about Ren's little encounter with Yuna.

"Div...if you like her, just tell her..." Horo said.

"Yeah, if she likes you, great, of she doesn't...then..." Yoh started, knowing just where this conversation would lead to. "But yeah, you should ask her out..."

Ren thought about that sentence for a moment, but decided to forget it. He barely knew anything about her, except that she was a shaman, and her name was Yuna. And just about all the people he knew were shamans or associated with spirits somehow. But he had to do something. Maybe he should do what Yoh says and ask her...what harm could it be..?

...Later that night...

Yuna sat at her window, toying with her oracle pager. She loved looking at the stars at night. Where she was from, you had to go out into the country to see the stars well. But here in Tokyo, all you have to do is look out your window. Yuna placed her oracle pager on a desk nearby, and was about to go to sleep...that is, until she heard the phone ring. She quickly ran out of the room and down the hall into the kitchen to answer it before anyone else woke up.

"Hello...? This is Yuna..." Yuna asked.

"Hi...it's Ren..."

"Oh...hi Ren...What's wrong?" Yuna asked.

"Nothing...get your jacket...I need to talk to you..." Ren said.

"Oh..okay, meet me in front of my house in a few minutes..."Yuna said.

"Okay, bye..." Ren said as he hung up the phone.

"Bye..." Yuna hung up the phone and walked to her room and grabbed her jacket. What could be wrong that Ren would be calling somewhat close to the middle of the night about? She quickly walked out the door, careful not to wake up anyone. Ren was out there waiting for her. He wore the same black sweatpants he wore this morning, but he had no shirt on under his jacket. Yuna couldn't help but blush at the sight. This was the first time she saw him like this. His facial expression didn't match hers, though. His was a more serious look. His bangs partialy hid his golden orbs.

"Uh...what's wrong?" Yuna asked.

"I need to ask you a question..." Ren asked. He walked towards her, the cool night breeze brushing his bangs away from his face. He was gorgeous. Yuna could feel the heat on her face as he wrapped his strong arms around her and pressed his lips against hers gently. It took her by surprise, the way he just kissed her. She didn't mind, but in a way, she wasn't expecting it. Ren tightened the embrace and brought her closer to his chest, letting her feel his warmth. He finally broke away when they were both breathless. Ren snickered when he spotted the blush on her face. But she couldn't help it...

"I guess I'll take it as a yes..." Ren said.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Yuna asked.

"If you want to...uh...go out...with me..." Ren finally said. Yuna smiled and gave him a light peck on the lips.

"Sure.." Yuna said.

...The next morning...

Horohoro, Yoh, Manta, Ryu, Amidamaru, Tokagero, and Bason stood outside of the bathroom door, waiting for Ren to come out. Finally, he came out putting a towel around his shoulders when he saw Yoh and everyone else standing outside of his door.

"Um...what do you want?" Ren asked, taking a toothbrush out of his mouth.

"So...how did it go...?" Yoh asked anxiously. You could tell by the tone in his voice that he really wanted to know.

"How did what go...?" Ren asked in his suddenly annoyed voice.

"Your meeting with Yuna...surely it had to be something if you spent almost an hour in the bathroom trying to look good for her.." Horo said in between snickers. "C'mon...it couldn't have been that bad..."

Ren scoffed and walked past them, the towel still around his shoulders, the toothbrush in his hand.

Heh...the idiots have no idea what we...hey...wait a sec!

Ren stopped dead in his tracks, thinking about what Horo said.

"YOU ASS! WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'LOOKING GOOD FOR HER!" Ren yelled.

Yoh and everyone else started laughing. Ren understood. They wanted him to go out with Yuna just so they could tease him about it. Ren blushed and bolted down the hall where he heard a knock on the door.

"Got it..." Ren grumbled. He opened the door, and luckily it was Yuna. She was dressed in a pair of silk, black pants and a red shirt. On one hand, she had her staff, and in the other, she had a small bag.

"H-hi, Ren..." Yuna said, hiding her suddenly flushed face.

"Y-yuna...what are you doing here.?" Ren asked.

"Well...tomorrow, I have a match with my first opponent in a city named Kawasaki. It's not too far from here, but I'm going to be leaving in a few minutes to find a hotel. You guys can come too, and cheer me on, if you want. Plus, you guys would get a chance to see my oversoul." Yuna said. Yoh, and Horo ran down the stairs to see who Ren was talking to.

"Oh, hi Yuna..." Yoh said.

"Oh, hello Yoh...I was just telling Ren about my match tomorrow, and you guys can come with me if you want. But you'll have to answer now, because I have to leave in a few minutes..." Yuna said.

"Okay, sure..." Yoh said. "Let's go..."

"Great!"

...24 Hours Later...

Yuna, Yoh, Horohoro, Ren, Manta, Ryu, Anna, Samona, and Yuna's parents arrived at Kawasaki in time for Yuna's match. Yoh was sitting on the ground, Manta sitting next to him. Horo was sitting on a nearby bench, Ren was sitting on a boulder, Ryu was standing up next to Yuna's parents, Anna sat next to Horo, and Samona was sitting on the ground next to Ren.

Their opponent finally showed up, a young girl named Telda. She was from India. She had long black hair that went past her knees, and red eyes. Her skin was darker than Yoh's but lighter than Ryu's, and she wore puffy green pants with sandals and a tan sleeveless shirt that was cut down to the middle of her chest. Around her neck were two large necklaces, one was in the shape of a circle within a bigger circle, and the other one was a large locket. On her forehead was a red gem.

"So...you're Yuna Calloway..." Telda said. Her voice was calm, yet serious. She smiled not once throughout their conversation. In fact, her expression stayed darkened throughout the whole introduction.

"My name is Telda. I am sixteen years of age. As you can see, I entered this tournament to become the Shaman King..." she started, hearing her oracle pager beep for the countdown.

"Let me tell you something, Yuna.." Telda said.

"Í'm listening..." Yuna replied.

"Look...I didn't enter this tournament to make friends, I entered to win, and I have a dream. I am going to win the tournament..."

Beep

"I am going to be the ruler of shamans..."

Beep

"And I am going to make my dreams come true...and you, nor will the fools behind you, stop me..."

BRRREEEEEEPPPP!

"C'mon! Leo!" Telda yelled. A young warrior about Amidamaru's age appeared behind Telda. She had long brown hair about Yoh's length, with traditional beads going around her forehead and neck. She wore a native dress, and on her back were a pack of bows and arrows.

"Oversoul!" Telda yelled. She pulled an arrow out of her bag and Leorina (a.k.a Leo) went into it.

"Okay, Minna! Oversoul!" Yuna yelled. Minna complied and went into the staff, creating a powerful oversoul unlike anyone has ever seen before. It wasn't long before their fight began. The first fight that would decide whether or not Yuna goes onto the next round. No more second chances to make up for her losses. It was an all or nothing gamble. The great spirit would choose who would be worthy enough to pass onto the next round. Whether or not Yuna had what it took to become the ruler of all the shamans.

Unfortunately...she didn't...

...End...

Well, sorry, to leave you on a cliffhanger, I know, I hate those also, but I also have to get my homework done, especially for trigonometry. It's pretty easy, though...But please review, and tell me if you think Yuna won or not...who knows? Okay, Ja ne!