Author's Note: Alright, here's chapter 2! You can't kill me because I already said that this story was only for fun, so don't expect the third chapter to be coming any time soon…unless I get bored. But since it'll be summer, chances are…it still might take a while…Hopefully you will review this chapter if you have not reviewed the 1st one! More reviews will … inspire me! So feel free to give suggestions by emailing: . Thx!

Disclaimer: I don't own Shaman King or the Songs I use in this story! But I do own Ayri and Phoebe. Reminder: Ayri is pronounced AIR-ree.

The Singing Soul
Chapter Two: Jealousy

((Lunch))

"Hao's been gone for a long time now," Yoh wondered out loud. Taking another bite of his sandwich, he turned to see that no one heard him. They were all too busy thinking about the contest. Yoh sighed and chewed the food in his mouth.

Ayri was busy talking away with her new band-mates, making plans for the contest, choosing what song they will play. "I want to play All Star," Horo whined, trying to get Ayri's pity so they can play his song first. It was failing miserably because she had her mind set on playing Gone. Ren couldn't care less. He already picked out their first song and the final song. All the songs in the middle were to be chosen by the other two.

"Ren," Yoh said suddenly, pulling Ren back to reality, "What song are you guys picking for the audition?"

Ren smirked at the lazy boy. "You'll just have to see when the auditions begin."

Yoh sighed. "Can't you just tell me?" he joked, resuming to his unfinished sandwich.

Pirika, on the other hand, was giving death glares to Ren, who was supposed to make the Ainu girl his band-mate. Because Hao's dare was a last minute thing, Pirika was the last to know about it. Ayri, noticing her glares, tugged on Ren's sleeves. "You know, a girl can hold a grudge for a long time," she whispered in his ears, making Pirika glare even harder.

Oops, sorry Ren, Ayri mouthed to Ren apologetically before going back to convincing Horo to let her pick the song.

(Pirika's POV) ((A little before that scene above))

So this was the new girl Yoh said, she not as pretty as Yoh described. I mean, who would have silver hair? It's the same as white. And did you see what she did to it? Talk about over doing it! I mean, I bet any color in the world can be found on her head. And that tattoo on her neck, what is she, a gangster? Can someone please call the fashion police? She's bending every rule in the fashion handbook. And those boots, what does she do, feed them to dogs?

I rolled my eyes. But really, Stupid Tao's to blame. He was supposed to choose me for his band, not Eerie. Seriously, I bet I can play way better than her. Stupid Tao, stupid. Stupid with crazy.

Suddenly, the new girl looked at me for a sec then whispered something to Ren. Who do they think they are, talking about me when I'm the one who should be mad at them? I felt my glare become more threatening. She must have felt it because she mouthed something to Ren then backed off.

Just when I was going to pop a vein, my phone rang. Checking it, I saw that Hao just texted me.

Hey Pri, I needa talk 2 u. Come meet me after schoolatda apple tree b-hind da school.-Hao

(I'm sorry that it's slang. But I thought I'd use slang b/c it's ansms right? Don't kill me…slowly put that rotten tomato down…calmly now…:gets hit by rotten tomatoes: -.-')

I smiled. Perfect, just the person I was looking for. I took out my lunch and took a bite out of the corner. Every time Hao calls me to the apple tree, something's up. Perfect.

(Hao's scene, after he left)

"Excuse me for a sec," Hao said, standing up. He walked to the other side of the school and checked his watch. She should be here by now, he thought. But his thought was quickly answered when a shout was heard behind him.

"Hey Hao, what do you need me for?" Hao turned around and smiled.

"Kanna, just who I wanted to see," he said sweetly.

"Yea, how can I help you today, Hao?" the blue haired girl asked, leaning on her motorcycle.

Sitting down on a nearby bench, he motioned for her to take a seat. Looking around and making sure they were alone, he whispered, "Okay so this is my plan…"

The older girl nodded now and then. When he did stop, she nodded in agreement. "Fine with me, just let me tell the girls," she said, standing up.

Hao smiled. "Happy doing business with you," he said, also standing up. The two went off their separate ways, both with a smile on their face.

((After School))

The SK gang (except for Hao) gathered at the gate of their school and was about to head back to the hotel. (They modernized the inn into a hotel) Ayri went with them because Ren and Horo still had to choose a song for the contest. Pirika made up with an excuse, claiming that she left her guitar in the band room and insisted that they go back to the hotel first.

After making sure they were out of sight, Pirika ran to the back of the school and spotted Hao under an apple tree.

"Hao!" the older of the Asakura twins turned around and saw the Ainu running towards him.

Hao spun around and saw Pirika making her way up the slanted slop. "Great, you're here."

"What do you want, Hao? I got a lot of homework today," Pirika said, trying to sound annoyed. She knew it failed because Hao grew a smirk.

"About the new girl…"

((At The Hotel))

"So, Ayri, where are you staying?" Yoh asked out of the blues as he wiped the windows in the room they were at.

"Um…I just moved here so right now, I'm staying at a hotel. I still don't know where to stay," she said casually.

"What about your family?" Horo asked curiously, while trying to steal Ayri's Simple Plan's CD.

Ayri narrowed her eyes and grabbed the CD from Horo's grip. "My parents didn't want me to come to Japan, so they don't know I'm here. My sister is backing me up so she sends money every month."

"Why don't you stay here?" Anna's voice said from behind them. Ayri turned to face her. "You mean it? I can stay here?" she said, her voice full of hope.

"Of course, this is a hotel. But, if you don't want to waste money on lodging, you can always just work here." Anna's emphasis on 'work' was definitely a bad sign, even Ayri knew. But she really needed a place to stay.

"Sure, I can work here," she said briefly as Anna grabbed a nearby clipboard and handed it to her. "Just fill it out and give it to Ryu when you're done." And with that, the 'owner' left without another word.

After a few peaceful minutes, confused Horo was the first to break the silence. "Are you sure you want to work here? With Anna?"

"Why not? She can't be that bad," Ayri said, with Yoh's signature grin. Scribing information on the application form, she hummed an innocent theme as everyone, including Ren, prayed for the rest of her days here.

"Done," she said sharply as she clicked the pen's tip on the bottom corner of the paper. "So where's Ryu?"

All eyes turned to her direction as Ren and Horo jumped to their feet and abruptly dragged her to her feet. "Hey! What are you doing? Let me go!" Ayri struggled to free her arms from their grip but the boys were too strong for her. They dragged her to the doorway of the room and loosened their grasp.

"That's Ryu," Ren said, pointing a finger to a man at the counters. He was currently trying to flirt with a customer. Key word: trying.

"Never, never in any condition, go anywhere with him alone. We don't want to lose a band member," Horo said, standing in the gap Ryu and his friend, as if he was going to pounce at them any second.

Ayri, like any other person, didn't take them seriously. Gently pushing Horo aside, she walked casually up to the counter and tried to hand in the form. Once again, the key word is tried. Ryu was so busy courting her, he didn't sense two murderous aura's behind him.

Finding it difficult to breathe, Ayri cowered behind Ren as Horo repeatedly 'punish' the harasser. "I should've listened. Don't worry, I'll never doubt you two ever again," she said, clinging onto Ren as if afraid to that her 'shield' would leave.

Pirika had came home an hour after the little incident with Ryu and Hao was nowhere to be seen. When Yoh asked Pirika if she had seen his brother, she replied with a simple shake of head.

Confused and somewhat worried, Yoh shook off the feelings and showed Pirika the room where they were discussing their plans for the contest. The second he entered the room, something caught his eye. Ayri was nowhere to be found while Ren and Horo were peacefully in conference about their plans for which songs they will play.

Pirika could only stare at the boys in awe as she wonders how the 'witch' could've done this to her brother and Ren. "What while I was gone?" she said, but the two deliberately ignored her and continued to cross names of songs off the piece of paper Horo was holding.

"So, we're not playing Untitled for sure?" Horo ask with sadness in his voice.

Ren sighed irritatingly. "Horo, we've been over this. Our first song will not be by Simple Plan. Too many people are playing their songs. We're trying to stand out, not blend in."

Horo sighed and crossed off another name off his list. "When did Ayri say she'll be back?" he asked, not taking his eyes off the sheet.

"In a few minutes, she just has to call home," Ren said as calmly as he could (which wasn't very), crossing his arms, "and then we're going to her old hotel room to get her stuff."

"Oh yeah! Then she'll live here!" Horo said enthusiastically. Pirika's jaw dropped to the marble tiles. Ayri was staying here! The Ainu girl has to see her everyday!

Interrupting everyone's thought, Hao came knocking on the room's door. "Little pigs, little pigs, let me in!" he mocked. When nobody went to open the door, the Yin-Yang master added impatiently, "Damn, just open the door before I burn it down!"

At that, Yoh cautiously approached the entrance and swung the door open, revealing Hao with a giggling Ayri behind him. "Hey, I heard Ayri's staying here. Where's her room going to be?" Hao asked, as if plotting something already.

Pirika smirked. Perfect, Hao has a plan. This is going to be fun to watch. But everyone else was eyeing Hao carefully, suspicious of his scheme. But before Hao can say anything in his defense, Ren and Horo had already 'saved' her from his grasp, watching her like protective brothers…or more…

"Anyway," Ayri said uneasily. All the attention was starting to scare her. "Are you guys ready? I really get moving as soon as possible."

The two boys nodded and followed Ayri out the room, bidding goodbyes to everyone. Pirika's face went from red to redder. How dare she! She was stealing her crush and her brother?

Next to her stood innocent Yoh, who was busy minding his own business. The only thing he knew was the dangerous aura next to him, growing with each step he takes away from it.

"Here we are," Ayri cheered, unlocking room 301. Horo just had to be the first one to go in. Gawking at every little detail, he oo-ed and aw-ed every now and then. Ren on the other hand was criticizing everything in sight.

"The bed is so fluffy."
"What are you talking about? The bed is 'spineless'. It's like it's made of nothing but feathers."

"The curtains are so pretty."
"Are you blind? Those are the worst combination of colors I've ever seen."

"This chair is exquisite. Whoa, I didn't even know I knew that word."
"What kind of wood did they use to make it? I'm sure I could've done better."

"I like the kitchen"
"Which baka would replace marble tiles with these…things?"

Ayri did nothing but laugh nervously. Like really, what can one do in a situation like this? "Enough about that, what about we start packing?" The two boys nodded and helped the girl stuff her things into three surprisingly big backpacks.

Ayri folded a pink tank top and couldn't help but steal a glance at the two boys. Wow, who'd ever thought I'd attract total hunks on the 1st day of school? But really, they're cool and the up coming contest will be fun.

Or disastrous.

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