Author Note: So yeah this took a while too and I must forewarn you, in my review page and in a few e-mails I've received about this story everyone wants Larva and Miyu/Aira to get together soon. They will not be officially together for a few more chapters simply because Larva needs to build up her trust and get her love. These things do not happen over night.

There are also some new terms here that are related to the world of Belly Dancing, yes they will be described here but a better definition will be at the end of the chapter.

Flame of the Guardians Soul
Chapter Twelve
A Little Surprise

"Boo!" A voice boomed behind Aira.

"Christ!" She jumped and whirled around found the one who scared her and slapped him hard on his left arm, "Damn it Ayden!"

Larva found himself ready to attack but relaxed when he came to the conclusion that this Ayden was a friend of Aira's. He took in the look of this Ayden fellow. He had to be no taller than 5'9 with short and very spikey white hair; he also had bright blue eyes.

"I'm sorry Aira!" He said while flinging his arms like a bird, "I wasn't trying to scare you I swear!"

"Then why the fuck did you sneak up behind her and say boo?" Gina asked.

"Yeah," Aira agreed, "Why did you, you little shit? I have guests!"

"Well uhh I wanted to let you know that your Choli, Riqq, and Zills are here." He covered his head with his arms before she could hit him again.

"Oh is that all?" Aira said putting her hands on her hips, "I suppose my hip scarf is here as well?"

"It is actually," Ayden gave a sheepish smile.

"If you are fibbing I'm going to kick your fucked ass." She warned.

"I'm not I swear," he's eyes found Larva and the others and he blinked, "Wow did you get a boyfriend Aira?" This was responded with a hard smack upside the head.

"ASS HOLE!" She shrieked.

Rubbing his face Ayden said, "God you need to get laid."

That was the wrong thing to say!

Aira delivered Ayden a swift kick in the groin, "Perhaps you should think before you let your fantasies get to you?" While Ayden was on the ground in pain, Aira stepped over him and walked to the back of the store. Larva glanced at Ayden for a moment before he and the others went to join Aira.

Aira led them past a large area on incense and candles before they reached a place with clothing that came from around the world. Larva was surprised and somewhat impressed by the selection. Aira went to speak to a lady behind a small desk with a few small Buddha statues on her desk but Larva's attention was drawn to a few of the European style cloths for men they had out. Though he hated his clan he was still European and dressing the part of his people.

He glanced over and saw Ranka and the others looking at the Asian cloths, it was only right they do so. But his attention then turned to Aira who held a few strange looking cloths in her arms. She walked over to him and said, "You having fun?"

Nodding he asked, "What's that?" He was still looking at the cloths.

"My hip scarf, Choli, Riqq, and Zills." Before he could ask she answered, "I'm a Belly Dancer, Max. These are for my costumes at home."

Larva blinked. She's a belly dancer? He though. This was something that had never crossed his mind and he thought it might be something for the new age of magic she was buying. Dancing wasn't even something he ever saw Miyu do. "So," he began "Do you perform?"

"Yes." She answered at once. "My tribe even has a concert coming up in a few weeks. It's free and open to the public. But don't expect a privet session." Those last words where spoken as if she was warning him.

"I wasn't planning on asking for one," He replied.

"Good."

"Aira why does all your stuff come for belly dancing but I never get my stuff never comes for my school dances?" Gina walked up to them as she spoke.

Aira rolled her eyes, "Because you're is for school. Mine is for my tribe."

"What's the difference?"

"Mine's more important."

Larva thought he better stop this before it got ugly, "Okay why don't you show us around the town some more?"

Aira smiled, "Alright but if you really want that shirt you best buy it."

Larva realized he had been holding on to a Pirate-like shirt the whole time and decided he better buy it so he won't look too stupid. Although he wasn't the only one buying that night, Ranka bought a new kimono, Nagi found a few new ties for his hair, Sen-Jui bought a decent Parka with fish on it, Ichiro found a wolf mask, and then Gina bought a Victorian style dress. Once again they where standing on the sidewalk when Aira asked, "So what now?"

"Well," Gina started, "We've eaten and done a bit of shopping. Non of the clubs have good performances tonight, how about we let hem pick?"

And pick they did. First it was Ranka who asked about the aquarium next it Nagi who wanted to see all of down town, Sen-Jui also wanted to see the aquarium, Ichiro didn't care and Larva wanted to see the Opera House. "Guess it's the aquarium and that's on the other side of town. So that includes Nagi and Sen-Jui's request. Which just leaves the Opera House." Aira said as she leaned back as if to think.

"What?" Gina asked.

"Trying to think of a way to include the Opera House on the way to the aquarium." Aira replied.

"We won't get to either place tonight, it's after midnight, they're closed." Gina said.

"Ah fuck!" Aira said.

"Wait," Ranka began, "Why was the Dancing Crane and Singing Cricket still open if it's after midnight?"

"They are both twenty-four hour places." Gina answered.

"Can we go tomorrow?" Ichiro asked.

Aira nodded, "Yeah we can. The Opera House opens at ten and the aquarium won't open until noon. So if we came by your hotel around nine would that be good?"

Larva nodded, "Yes that would be fine."

Aira smiled at him and they began walking down the street again. As they did Larva found himself fixed on Aira's backside, he continually punched himself mentally but he couldn't help it at the same time. He couldn't do this and was grateful when they reached the hotel and where able to go to there rooms, but before they left they received hugs from the girls and Larva had been surprised at how warm Aira was. Another mental punch came to him before they entered the hotel room.

"How was it?" Shiina asked at once.

"It was fun," Ranka said, "Gina and Aira are really something."

"Aira is a belly dancer." Larva told Shiina.

He blinked, "Well that explains how she stays fit." Though he was thinking, that'll be fun for you in the bedroom.

Sen-Jui yawned, "Let's get some sleep. We have a big day tomorrow."

Author Speaks: Short yes I know. I'm having a writers block so cut me some slack here. Anyway here are the terms.

Hip Scarf: A triangular piece of cloth with gold or silver coins on it dancers wear on there hips, sometimes over the chest too.

Choli: (Pronounced "CHOH lee".) This is the bare-midriff, fitted blouse worn under saris by women in India. A close fit is the main characteristic of the choli, since it serves both as an undergarment and a blouse for the sari. The specific styling of the choli can vary from one region of India to another. Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance in San Francisco popularized use of the choli for belly dance practice outfits and costumes.

Riqq: (Pronounced "reek".) This is the Arabic word for tambourine. It is sometimes spelled Riq or Reque.

Zills: Pronounced "ZILLS".) Sometimes spelled Zils. This is the Turkish name for finger cymbals.