Disclaimer: I don't own Australia. But, boy, wouldn't it be cool if I did? I'd be the Supreme Ruler of All Australians! Bow before me, mate! Bow! Ahem I'm okay now.

Author's Note: Yes, yes, I know, Australia is not in Europe, it's false titling to say that it is, blah, blah, blah. That's exactly what Sara said when I proposed we write it in. But man, I love Australia.

Chapter Seven
G'day, Mate!

AT THE AIRPORT

"So, we're fleeing to Australia?" Jake asked.

"No, we're not fleeing. We didn't break any laws," Sara replied.

After the Eiffel Tower incident, they pretty much were fleeing-minus an angry mob, of course. Everyone was worn out. Sara had made last-minute reservations for the flight and Jake had arranged for them to have four hotel rooms when they landed.

"You're sure we didn't break any laws, Sara?" Faythe asked. She'd been asking that since they left the Eiffel Tower.

"No! For the last time, we broke nothing!" Hiei shouted.

Faythe stuck out her tongue. "I asked Sara, not you." Sara hit her.

"Now boarding Flight 219 to Sydney. 219 to Sydney at Gate 4B. Thank you."

"That's us," Kurama said, grabbing his carry-on.

Aragorn sighed. "Might as well get on now. NO use procrastinating."

A Jose Quervo Bar and Grill was right outside the gate. Faythe's stomach growled. "Can we get some nachos first? I'm starving."

Hiei looked at the restaurant and realized he was hungry, too. "Maybe just one order. We can eat quickly and still make boarding."

"Yay!" Faythe exclaimed, going off and grabbing a table.

Kurama sighed. "I have a feeling we won't make this flight."

Twenty minutes later, Sara and Kurama got fed up. "That's it! I don't care if none of you have eaten!" Sara stormed over to Hiei and dragged him to the gate. Aragorn had managed to stall the pilot. Kurama grabbed Faythe and ran for the plane.

Faythe glared at him as she sat down. "I wasn't done eating!"

Aragorn sat down next to her. "Sweetie, I don't think they care…" In front of them, Sara, Kurama and Hiei were sharing the Pocky Sara had brought.

Faythe leaned over Hiei's seat. "I want some! Please?"

"Sorry. It's all gone."

"There's half a box left!" Faythe cried indignantly.

"Umm…no there isn't?" Sara said, trying to fool Faythe.

"Yes, there it! That's not going to work on me this time!"

Kurama caught on. "Faythe, you're imagining the Pocky because you want some. Your mind's playing tricks on you."

"Really?"

"Really really."

Faythe sat back in her seat, dazed and confused. Eventually, she fell asleep; and started to snore.

Aragorn had been listening to a book and heard the snoring loudly through the headphones. "Does anybody else hear that?"

Sara turned around and glared at him. "No. We don't hear a thing."

"Really? Wow…it's really loud, though," Jake said.

Sara rolled her eyes and ate some more Pocky.

Eventually, Hiei got tired to the snoring. "Someone shut her up."

Sara smiled at him. "Okay." She turned and put duct tape over Faythe's mouth. "Thank you." Kurama had fallen asleep on Sara's shoulder. Hiei looked at him and snorted. Sara smiled again and rubbed Kurama's head. "I think he's cute."

"Cute?" said Hiei, trying not to sound alarmed.

"Aw, you're cute, too, Hiei," Sara said, winking at him. "Just…in a different way."

"Ah. I feel better now."

Legolas was tired. He started to nod off, but Jake poked him in the arm. "Are we there yet?"

Legolas yawned. "Not yet." He nodded off again.

"Are we there now?"

"Shut up!"

Jake looked at him, surprised. "Fine. Geez." Legolas went back to sleep and this time Jake didn't wake him up.

Aragorn had been watching them. He leaned over and whispered something in Sara's ear. Sara started laughing quietly.

"What did he say?"

"Never mind." Hiei couldn't continue the conversation. Someone had come over the intercom.

"We will be landing shortly. Thank you for flying with us!"

Jake sighed deeply. He twiddled his thumbs. He tapped his foot. He poked Legolas, who woke up.

"Are we there yet, Jake?"

"No! I'm bored."

"Really? The intercom said it's almost landing."

"How would you know? You were asleep."

"Elves only half sleep. You should know that by now."

"Oh. Are we there yet?"

Legolas let out a scream of frustration, which caused everyone to look at him. The plane landed and Legolas was escorted off. The others followed quickly. Jake tried to get the officer to let Legolas go, but he wouldn't.

Sara looked at the others. "Watch this." She closed her eyes for a moment. When she opened them, they were bright purple. She walked over to the officer. Their eyes held and she smiled slowly. "You want to let him go. You want to let him walk away. You never want to mention this again. In fact, you want to forget this ever happened."

The officer was swaying slightly. He let Legolas out of the car and took the handcuffs off. As the group was walking away, he smiled to himself. "What a nice group of kids."

Aragorn's jaw hung wide open. "How did you DO that? I would have just killed the guy!"

Faythe winked and smiled at him. "We forgot to mention exactly what Sara's powers are."

"Oops," Sara said.

Kurama looked out the door at the terminal. "Our ride's here."

"What's our ride?" Hiei asked.

Kurama smiled. "A limo."

"I've never been in a limo before."

"Come to think of it, neither have I." Actually, none of them had. They all piled in and the limo drove to their hotel.

HOTEL

Everyone got out of the limo and unpacked their luggage. Aragorn had been avoiding Sara. Faythe noticed and frowned at him. "What's the matter? Why won't you talk to her?"

"She's not human!"

"Baby, I'm not human, either."

"That doesn't count! I love you despite your inhumanness."

Faythe coked an eyebrow. "But if you love me, you'll love Sara, even if she isn't human."

Aragorn sighed. "Only for you."

Faythe shook her head. "No. Do it for Sara."

He sighed again. "Okay. For Sara."

Faythe smiled and kissed his cheek. "Thank you."

Sara looked over at them. She seemed sad. Aragorn and Faythe looked up and she turned away. Aragorn went over and put his arm around her. "I have nothing against you. It's just…your eyes kind of freak me out."

"Hey, don't worry about it. I'm still getting used to them."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

Faythe came over. "Is everything okay?"

"Yup."

Kurama came over, yawning. "Good. I'm tired."

Legolas yawned. "For some reason, I am, too." He shot Jake a look, who grinned. Faythe and Aragorn snorted.

Hiei raised an eyebrow. "Right."

Aragorn headed into the hotel. "I'll check us in."

After a while, he came back and handed them all keys. "Kurama, your room is joined with Sara and Hiei. Faythe and I are joined with Legolas and Jake. Any questions? No? Good." He yawned. "I'm going to bed."

"Hm. Ditto," Faythe replied. They left for their room.

"Well, I don't know why all of you are so sleepy!" Sara shouted. "I'm fine!"

"C'mon, Sara. We're going to bed," Hiei said, yawning himself.

"But I'm not-" yawn "-sleepy."

"Uh huh. Good night, guys."

Jake and Legolas went to bed and so did Kurama. They all slept (even Sara) until the next morning.

MORNING

Kurama woke up and stared up at glowing purple eyes. He gasped and backed away slightly. Sara looked down at him. She was floating, and holding on to his arm.

"Sara, what are you doing?"

"I didn't want you to have a nightmare again."

Before Kurama could respond, Faythe ran in. "Did you guys see the pool? It's huge!"

"Why were you in the pool? It's only 7 AM!" Kurama asked.

"Uh, Kurama, look at the clock," Faythe said.

Kurama was dumbfounded. "It's 11? But…how?"

They looked at Sara. "I didn't do it."

Faythe smiled. "Who cares? We're going swimming! Get your suits on!" She left.

Sara looked at Kurama. "Get your suit on. I'll wake Hiei."

Faythe went to get everybody else up and dressed and wasn't always received well. When she went to wake Jake and Legolas, they were already awake and in their suits.

Faythe was puzzled. "How did you-?"

Jake interrupted her. "We got a call from Sara. She said you'd be coming."

"Oh." Faythe was silent for a minute. "So…you're all ready to go?"

"Yep," Legolas replied.

"Cool! You can help wake up Hiei!" They protested. "No, you have to! Come on!"

HIEI'S ROOM

Hiei was sound asleep, snoring lightly. The room was nearly plunged into total darkness, but for a strip of light under the door to the hallway. Faythe burst in. "Good morning, Hiei! Rise and shine! Up and at 'em!"

Hiei rolled over. "Go away. Let me sleep."

Legolas replied, "It's swimming time, Hiei!"

Hiei shot straight up. "S-s-swimming?"

"Yep! Get ready! We're going to wake up Aragorn!" Faythe said cheerfully, shutting the door.

Hiei groaned. "I hate swimming. Damn the water demons."

ARAGORN'S ROOM

Once again, Faythe burst in shouting. Aragorn glared at her. "Faythe, do you see my sword in the corner?"

"Yes."

"Don't make me use it."

Faythe took an involuntary step back. "Right. We're going swimming! Come on!"