Pre-notes: (cries) I know...but someone keeps telling me Opacho's a girl...(glares at KinRin)...that's why I made Opacho a girl...(takes out hankie and bites on it) Don't kill me... Anyway, as an apology...I'll tell everyone first. It's going to be a yaoi ficcie...since I'm in a yaoi mood recently...(bows down chibi style) Gomen nasai...but yaoi. Don't like, don't read. I'll spoil the fun and tell the pairings here then... It's going to be Ryu/Lyserg, Horokeu/Ren, Hao/Yoh...so...yeah...xp

Thanks:

RiffRaffMan --- Thanks for the note on Opacho is a BOY...(double glare at KinRin)

Babysoft-chan --- I'm going to continue...and thanks again for the note on Opacho being a boy...seriously...I must stop listening to the twins...(glares at KinRin again)

artaqefa --- (takes out a box of kleenex) Don't cry...I'll keep in mind...TT-TT...

Thank you, my so far...three...T-T reviewers... I hope you can continue to review my story and tell me how I should improve...if you don't mind shounen ai fluff, that is. I'm not sure how I can change and edit Opacho into a BOY...so er...I'll post this chappie of Opacho as a BOY...not GIRL...XD 'Nuff said...enjoy.

Chapter Two: Evil Does Not Prevail

It was Hao's first day at the Asakura household. Although the night before was bad as not a single soul, except for the cute African boy and his cute younger twin, voted for him to remain in the house. It took almost all of Yoh's ideas just to convince them to allowing his brother to stay, of course, Opacho had helped out too. Hao looked around the corridor and wondered where his brother and Opacho were before walking into the living room in Yoh's tee-shirt and jeans. Anna spotted him and walked over to hand him a piece of paper before returning to her television programme. He looked at the paper and his eyes almost bulged out.

"I'm not Yoh," he stated flatly.

"I know. Yoh doesn't wear earrings," Anna said without adverting her gaze from the screen.

"Then...why?" Hao asked.

He felt a pat on his shoulder and turned to see Horohoro shaking his head.

"Everyone has a roster. We're supposed to follow it if we want to have free lodging," Horohoro sighed and glanced at the paper in Hao's hands, "it seems that you and Yoh will be doing everything together."

Horohoro left the room for the bathroom. Just when Hao was about to question Anna and her sanity, he heard his twin's and Opacho's voice.

"Hao (Opacho: Hao-sama)! Could you please help out in the kitchen!" The both of them yelled at the same time.

Hao sighed and decided that there was no free lunch in the world before making his way to the kitchen. Ryu was in charge of cooking as Anna was spoilt by his culinary skills, while Lyserg was in charge of arranging the food on their respective plates and bowls. Yoh scooped the rice into bowls passed to him by Opacho while Ren and Hao spread the utensils, bowls and plates on the table.

"And here I thought I'm the guest," Hao grumbled.

"Initially I had the same thoughts, but in this house, I don't think the word 'guests' means anything...so we have to just learn to accept it," Ren said before going into the kitchen to take out more bowls, plates and utensils.

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That morning began with a noisy breakfast and for once, Hao felt the warmth of home. He gave a tiny yet sincere smile before beginning to eat. Although the smile went unnoticed by many, Yoh and Opacho who had been observing him all the time had definitely seen it. They both gave their own secret smiles before enjoying the breakfast. The meal ended with Horohoro, Ren, Ryu and Lyserg doing the washing and clearing up.

"I thought Ren had helped out in the preparation of breakfast?" Hao asked Yoh when he heard Ren saying that he wanted to help out.

"He's just using it as an excuse to be with Horohoro," Yoh chuckled before pulling his older twin by the hand towards the main door for their foot-wear.

'Just like how I'm using it as an excuse too...' Hao thought silently.

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"Where are we going?" Hao asked while his younger brother dragged him along.

"Somewhere nice and quiet to train," Yoh answered.

Upon arriving at their destination twenty minutes later, Yoh released his hold on Hao's hand and announced cheerfully that they were going to train. Hao looked at Yoh's empty hands and tilted his head slightly in confusion. Noticing the unasked question, Yoh gave a grin before stating that they were going to train without Oversouls, just plain martial arts.

"I thought you should concentrate on training your furyoku instead. The Shaman Fight is going to restart soon," Hao stated while enjoying the late morning breeze.

"Saa...but I'd rather train up on my speed," Yoh grinned, "to be as fast as you."

Hao smiled before disappearing. Only to reappear in front of Yoh to give him a hard shove. Yoh blinked and was still amazed at his brother's speed although he had seen it so many times.

"Before I help you train on your speed," Hao pinned the other against the nearest tree, "tell me how you managed to reduce my furyoku level."

"Huh? I didn't do anything except attacking you," Yoh replied, struggling against his twin's tight hold on his wrists.

"You don't know the consequences of lying to me," Hao muttered darkly, his face an inch away from the other.

"I'm not lying," Yoh said while trying to move away, but with his back flush aginst the tree and his wrists pinned on either side of him, he could do nothing.

Hao searched the other's half's obsidian eyes for any signs of lie, but he found none. Satisfied, he backed away and began to train Yoh.

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"Time out. I'm beat. Give me a break," Yoh managed to say between his gasps for air before flopping onto the grass.

Three hours had passed since the start of their speed training. Yoh was obviously out of breath, sweaty and tired, while his brother was no where near being fazed.

"You're really pathetic," Hao said light-heartedly before sitting down beside his other half.

"Am not," Yoh stuck his tongue out playfully.

"Then explain your current situation," Hao said while looking at the rustling leaves of the trees.

"That's because..." Yoh got up, walked a few paces away, "you're ancient!"

Hao turned his head in time to see his brother running away. He quickly got up and chased the other. It was only a matter of time that he caught up with his brother. He tackled the younger one and they went tumbling around, each trying to gain dominance over the other.

"Explain what you mean by 'ancient'," Hao demanaded, after successfully pinning the other to the ground.

"Beacuse...you're like a thousand years old..." Yoh whispered, afraid that if he said too loud, the other would do something drastic to him.

"I'm only the same age as you," Hao stated, leaning closer to the other's face.

Hao's face was so close to Yoh's that they both could feel each other's breath on their faces. Before Hao could close in for the kill, Yoh's stomach growled. They both looked at each other before bursting into peals of laughter.

"I guess we have to get back to help out for lunch?" Hao asked.

Yoh shook his head before saying, "we did during breakfast, so we only wash dishes."

"I wonder how I ended up being with you all," Hao sighed before getting off the other.

"Datte...evil does not prevail," Yoh answered cheerfully.

Game Over or Continue?

Author's Notes: Okies...Hao still seems OOC... --''' This chapter explains a little why Yoh could manage to sneak up on Hao. As Hao was busy thinking why his furyoku level was lower, Yoh had snuck up on him. Got it? Or did I lose anyone? XDAbout Hao pinning Yoh...well...I was browsing some Hao/Yoh websites...and they had pictures of Hao pinning Yoh here, there, everywhere. Andthe parts where Hao is so awfully near to kissing Yoh...(evil laughter). I'm not havingHao kiss Yoh until people beg for it...including my friends...nyaha. Reviews please. How did it go? Is it good? No good? Where do I need to improve on? One question...is Hao telepathic? Like...he can read minds? Anyway,I'm a much better original fiction writer. Fanfiction is harder as you have to consider the characters personality. I'll continue the story when people review to tell me to...XD Well...I've got chapter 3 with me...starting on chapter 4...and I'm having my major exams soon, so not much updates...XD I'm pure evil...alrighty, Reviews, okie? (takes a frying pan in an attempt to threaten people to review)