Chapter 2 – Truth

Disclaimer: I don't own Love Hina or anything in it. Sorry I forgot to put this in the first chapter. I just didn't know how to fix it. Sorry.

Tsuruki-chan: Hurray I have the second part done. One more to go. Please review again. Always eager to know what you people out there think. Let's all cheer on Motoko-chan. I know you can do it Motoko. Thank you for reading.

Motoko awoke to the sound Naru beating up Keitaro for another one of his "crimes."

"You pervert!" Naru sent Keitaro soaring up into the air. He came back down without a scratch on him, hence his immortality status continued. "How many times are you going to wake in on me and Shinobu in the bath? And it's still early. Can't I get some peace?"

"Naru it was an accident I swear!"

"Ya right"

'Some things between them may never change." Thought Motoko. "Even though they're married they act like they did back when.' "Really must you be so loud for so early in the morning. Sometimes I wonder why we don't get complaints from the neighbors."

"Oh sorry Motoko." Said Keitaro after getting up off the ground. "I have some free time so you wanna go practice?"

"Ah?" Normally when he had some spare time he would ask Motoko to practice with him, it was a normal thing. But this time it caught her by surprise. 'What is wrong with me?' "Sure let's go."

Journal-

I realize that I've been calling Urashima, Keitaro for a while now. He doesn't seem to mind it. Today he invited me to train with him; it took me by surprise for some reason. I have a feeling all this remembering the times I've spent with him aren't good for my feelings. But I can't help it. It's like we do something and then, poof it reminds me of something we did together.. But training with him does bring up that one time. It was the second time he beat me… well tama-chan really beat me. She caught my sword with her bare hands when I was really going for Urashima. That was so embarrassing. My skills weren't that good.

I ended up fleeing to the mountains to clear my head. It was working pretty well actually. Then Keitaro and his rescue squad of Su and Sarah showed up to try and bring me back. I can't believe I ended up playing cards. What a trivial game. Oh and then I attempted to kill him. And like always he ends up saving me. I think I got hit in the head with a log or something. My memory is kinda fuzzy. I remember almost hitting him with my strike then something struck me in the head, the rest I don't remember…. Man I put him through so much crap. And he was only trying to help me in the end. Ugh! I did it again. Filling up these pages with blast from the past. How pathetic of me.

"Yo Motoko!" Su called early next morning. "I need to go pick up some things. Will you come with me?"

"Me? Sure." Motoko put down her textbook she was reviewing and got up from her spot on the porch. 'Getting out will be good for me' "Oh can we go to this one book store too? I need to pick up a text book."

"Sure thing. Let's go."

A few hours later Su and Motoko had returned after a few more trips than they had planned.

They came into the house to find Tsuruko sitting alone on the couch, waiting for them.

"Tsuruko-nee-san! Why are you here..again?"

"Why hello Motoko-chan." At the moment it was only her in the room. It seemed everyone else was out. "I came here to find the house empty so I figured you were all out on something important. So I figured I'd wait for your return. You see I would like you to come home with me for a few days. You haven't been home in so long."

"But Tsuruko why now-"

"Just so that you can come home for a while. Just to see the family. I'm not planning anything Motoko. I promise."

"Hm." Motoko knew never to fully trust Tsuruko. This could be another attempt to pull her back home permanently. But she could always escape. And it would be nice for her to go back home for a few days. 'And I'll be away from Keitaro. I can really clear my head this time.' "Su can you-"

"Don't worry Motoko I'll tell them what happened." Su said smiling.

"Thanks Su."

"Understood Motoko-chan. Now go pack."

Motoko went up to her room as told. But going home and leaving Hinata House for even small time made her sad. She assured herself that it would just be for a few days, and that it would be good for her. She packed her normal wear and anything else she thought she might need. Then as a last minute thing she looked at her journal. After a minute or two she picked it up and put it in her bag.

"Tsuruko tell me."

"Yes Motoko-chan."

"Why are we walking Kyoto!"

"It's good exercise." Tsuruko said with a smile.

"Honestly Tsuruko your so weird. And what did you really call me out here for? I know you don't intend to take me back home."

"Oh well well. It seems that you figured out my plan. I just didn't want your friend to think anything was up. So I made it look like you were coming home. If I told you I just wanted to for a walk, I think that gunslinger girl would be suspicious." Tsuruko paused for a minute to admire their scenery. " What's on your mind Motoko-chan. You seem troubled."

Motoko didn't ask how Tsuruko knew that her mind was troubled. It was something she could always pick up. And it was always better to not fight it. "I think that my feelings for Keitaro have resurfaced again."

"Oh I see. Even though it's been four years since your confession, and even after the wedding, your feelings still bind you. Then there's only one thing to do. Tee hee." She paused again. " It may be hard but you need to be willing to share those feelings. Don't hide them any more. It's time you follow your heart. Whether you tell him again or tell the others is up to you. You can do anything with your feelings. Even if they are married he can still love you in a different way. You shouldn't fight how you feel. Or else some things may leave you behind."

Motoko was a bit taken back. She was expecting a duel from Tsuruko, instead she got the advice that she needed. Tsuruko was right though, even if Keitaro didn't love her like he did Naru he could love her, everyone, in a different way. "Thank you Tsuruko." She turned to look at Tsuruko but instead found she was gone.

"I know that you'll make the right choice Motoko-chan. I'm always here if you need me and to cheer you on." Came Tsurukos' voice.

"She did her disappearing act again!" Motoko smiled though and looked out North. "Thanks Tsuruko!"

Journal-

Tsuruko stopped by today. I will say that she helped me though. I was feeling pretty down and then she up and goes and gives me the advice that I needed. Then of course she does her disappearing act on me and heads back to Kyoto. But after talking to her I realize I shouldn't be ashamed of my feelings. I'm not really sure what to do.

Man now I'm having flashbacks of when Tsuruko came. The first time when she came to drag me back to take over the dojo. I ended up lying to her by pretending to be secretly engaged to Keitaro. I sorta wish that was true. Then she found out we were lying to her and I ended up losing to her in a fight about it. And before I knew it Keitaro was helping me get over myself again. And there we went. Off to Kyoto. And in the end I defeated her. Keitaro was a real lifesaver. That's when I started really liking him.

And who could forget the second time Tsuruko came after she thought that I got into Tokyo U. I ended up lying to her again. Man all I do is lie to her, I fell bad about it now. When she found out that I was a ronin she came after me with her sword. I lost again.

And my hair. I cut it to become a short lived nun. I really would have permanently left Hinata House if Keitaro hadn't come to help me again. I won't ever forget the day though that I ended up finally confessing to him that I loved him. Four faithful years. Looking back on it Tsuruko was only trying to help me. So was Keitaro. And everyone else. I've been a coward to how I really feel. And after writing this and having some time to think. I think I know what I'm going to do.

Tsuruki-chan: Well there it is. The second chapter, Truth. I hope you liked it. The third chapter is on its way. Thanks for reading

Tsuruki-chan