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Chapter 7

Keiko's POV…

Oni-chan chased me all the way to the palace. Poor guys…it was kind of a long run for them since their powers didn't really help the situation like ours. I was happy he brought up Chichiri. Although…I wasn't happy with what he told me I was happy it was fixed now. Now I didn't have to worry about it. I love Chichiri. And that was what mattered most. We entered the palace and I tackled Miaka. She was to say the least a little surprised. She…over reacted. Nah…that's putting it mildly. I got a whole chastising about diving into ravines. Geeze people make a big deal out of things. Although…that was pretty cool. I smirked and she hit me.

"Keiko! This isn't funny! You could've died!" She yelled at me.

"Me!" I asked playfully pointing a finger at myself. "Nah…no ravine is gonna kill me." I laughed. She shook her head giving up. Man I could be stubborn. I smirked again as I looked down at the young priestess. "Oh by the way…" I said as if it totally slipped my mind. I had already led her off deep into the palace maze of halls. "Tamahome is back too." I said casually as she elbowed me.

"You didn't tell me he was back too!" She yelled taking off back in the direction that Tamahome would have been in.

I laughed to then be tackled myself. "Hey!" I protested wondering who tackled me. Nuriko grinned as he got up and pulled me up.

"So are you done being heroic?" He asked teasingly.

"Hm…I don't know…" I said tapping my chin as if considering it. He made a face. Then a girl who I didn't even know had been standing there spoke.

"He was worried sick." She laughed. "Although he pretends that he wasn't." She said laughing again.

"Ayame!" Nuriko pouted. I looked back and forth between the girl and Nuriko.

"You know her?" I asked blinking. She didn't look recognizable to me.

"Yeah. Ayame. Keiko. Keiko. Ayame." He said doing introductions moving his arms as he spoke.

"Oh. Sorry I just haven't seen you around." I said smiling at her. She was actually really pretty. Hm…Nuriko and her look really cute together…

"So…" Nuriko said trying to get me out of my thoughts knowing where they were headed. "What happened?" He asked.

I sighed, "Nothing interesting." I said shrugging.

"Oh really…?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

Ayame looked confused at me, "But I thought her brother said….oh." Ayame stopped getting it and blushed at how she didn't catch on faster.

Nuriko and I laughed, "Well no point in repeating a story twice you know." I said smiling.

Nuriko grinned, "You seem to get yourself into loads of trouble you know that?" He asked elbowing me playfully but I went flying into a wall. I sat up and huffed blowing hair out of my face.

"Nuriko!" I yelled but I was smiling.

"That would be my name don't wear it out." He called back teasingly a smirk on his face.

"Ooo." I said scowling and with a wave of my finger he went flying into the wall next to me. "There's a taste of your own medicine." I chuckled. "Next time be careful who you shove into a wall." I said standing and dusting my hands.

Nuriko looked dazed. I don't think he was really used to that. But then again…who would be? Ha-ha…oni-chan would be…he flies into the wall enough. Mostly Nuriko's fault too. I laughed quietly to myself at the thought.

"Oh by the way…" Nuriko said getting up pretending that he was never in such an indignant state. "Your lover boy was looking for you." He chuckled.

"Oh you," I scowled playfully sending him into the wall again just for good measure. Man…that's fun…no wonder he does it so often. I laughed as I ran off before anything else could happen.

Tasuki's POV…

Keiko immediately ran off to be with Miaka. It didn't take long for Miaka to come running back and tackling Tamahome to the ground. The two love birds went off after that. I had been occupying myself with a conversation with Nuriko about what happened. It wasn't until this other girl spoke up that I even knew she was there. It was actually quite startling. I think her name was Ayame…? Eh…whatever. After they went off to find Keiko I noticed how Chichiri and I were alone again.

"Hey Chichiri." I said leaning back against the wall an arm behind my head.

"Yes no da." He answered turning to face me.

"Don't hurt my sister okay?" I said as casually as I could. It probably sounded awful.

"You mean…you accept us being together now no da?" Chichiri asked blinking.

"Yeah…but." I said smirking. "Hurt her, and you're a goner." I said laughing.

"Don't worry about that, no da." He said with a smile. Keiko then came running back to us.

"Hi guys!" She smiled at us having to push her hair behind her ears since it had fallen in her face from her running.

"Hey." I answered. "I'm gonna go get somethin' ta eat. See ya later," I said with a somewhat wave and headed for the kitchen.

"See ya!" Keiko called out after me.

Chichiri's POV…

Wow…well I am happy that Tasuki is okay with me being with his sister now. It's been awhile though…I wonder what made him change his mind. Although…I was relieved about his acceptance I think it didn't matter as much to me. I was going to love Keiko anyway. No matter what her brother said. I heard some news from Nuriko earlier that Hotohori was married now. To a girl named Houki…they were already expecting their first child! I couldn't believe we missed so much…we weren't gone that long. At least…I didn't think we were. But they had me thinking now. About Keiko and I. How far was I going to take our relationship? Especially now that I had Tasuki's blessing…if that's what you want to call it.

"You okay?" Keiko asked tilting her head. She looks so cute when she does that. All her hair falls to one side.

"Yeah no da." I said smiling. I removed my mask and she smiled. She preferred it when I didn't have my mask on. I knew that with out her telling me. It seemed to confuse me most of the time when she preferred my mask off. Now I think I understand. She loves me for who I am…and I am my complete self with out my mask on. I'm not hiding from her…there's no need to. And it's not like I could anyway. She knows me inside and out which is weird for the amount of time we've been together. I keep finding myself asking the same question. How far…? But I think I changed it recently. It's more of a when question now. I know what I want…I always have it just takes time for me to accept what I want as the right thing. But I can see now it is the right thing…for both of us.

"Let's go get something to eat before Miaka eats it all…again." She laughed grabbing my arm and pulling me off in the direction of the kitchen.

"I laughed, "Alright no da," I said now walking so she didn't have to pull me.

A few minutes later…

I wonder if I am that easy to read…Because I've been getting anxious looks from Tasuki all evening from across the table. It's like he knows what I'm going to do. I took another spoonful of whatever stew we were eating. I couldn't taste it because I was too excited and nervous myself. You would think this would be easy for me…especially since I've experienced it before. But it seemed like this time was completely different…and it is. It made me feel uneasy for a while with the way Tasuki kept looking at me. It was like he was asking, 'When are ya gonna ask! Damn yer slow.' I had to turn my gaze back to the bowl of stew to keep from either yelling at him to knock it off or laugh because he looked so impatient.

I finished the last bite of my stew. I was little disappointed it was gone. Not because I wanted more but because I was nervous and almost wanted more time at the same time wanting it to go by quicker. Damn mixed emotions. I pushed my chair back and stood up.

"After your done with Keiko tell her to go to the lake…okay no da?" I whispered to Ayame who completely understood and nodded casually keeping her composure although she was smiling. She understood what I meant. She was helping most of the girls with getting ready for the star gazing festival tonight. It had been Nuriko's idea that everyone goes to enjoy themselves before going out to look for the real Chiriko again.

I went outside and then used my kesa to poof into town. I knew I was going to need the extra time. I began walking through millions of booths and stopping at anyone that had any form of jewelry what so ever.

"What about this?" A woman suggested holding the precious ring for me to see.

I smiled seeing it. It was perfect. I nodded and purchased it. She wrapped it in one of the finest silks she owned for free even if I told her it wasn't necessary.

"Of course its necessary!" She said smiling. "It's an engagement ring it deserves nothing less." She smiled handing me the small folded object. After walking for a while I inspected the ring again. It was thin silver that came to two small curves at the top and a tear drop shaped magenta colored stone was placed in the center where the curves wrapped gracefully around it. It seemed to fit Keiko perfectly. I rewrapped the tiny object carefully. I then went to my room changing for the festival. I then went out to the rock by the pond I seemed to always be at. I had removed my mask and it was behind me on the rock.

I smiled as I saw Keiko come into view. She looked a little shy of her kimono although, she looked absolutely beautiful. It was a black gown with dark purple silk long sleeves, sash, and trim. Her red hair was completely down falling a little below her waist in curls. She had a purple flower of some kind tucked behind one ear. The only jewelry she had on was a dark purple pendant that was actually small in size and seemed to fit perfectly with the v-cut.

"You look great Chichiri." She smiled at me.

"Thanks no da." I said chuckling slightly. "But you look wonderful." She blushed slightly and said a small thank you in return. Above us all the stars were out and it was pretty dark save for a few lanterns lit around the area. Some of the cherry blossoms fell around us in the night setting an even more romantic scene by the lake.

Narrator's POV…

"Hey where do you think they went?" Tasuki asked as he walked with everyone through the festival and scanned the crowds for the pair.

Ayame was smiling, "Just give them some time alone." She chuckled as she held Nuriko's arm.

"You don't think that he…?" Tasuki asked trailing off. He was answered with the said couple coming into view. They were both smiling and Chichiri's arm was wrapped around Keiko and she had an arm draped across his shoulders. The more obvious thing that caught everyone's attention was the ring on Keiko's finger.

"Oh my gosh you proposed!" Miaka squealed happily looking at Keiko's ring.

"I'm so happy for both of you." Ayame smiled happily even if she knew in advance what was going on.

"Took you long enough!" Tasuki said crossing his arms but smiling none the less dropping his older brother act to just be happy for his sister and friend.

"What a perfect timing Chichiri!" Nuriko laughed smiling at him. The following few minutes continued to be hectic with questions and congratulations. When the excitement calmed down more they decided to continue their way through the festival. It seemed everyone ended up splitting up into smaller groups…more like couples.

The newly engaged couple went to a booth with nothing but sweets.

"What do you think about this one?" Keiko asked giving Chichiri a chocolate from the platter they had just purchased.

Chichiri ate it and thought for a moment while chewing then swallowing.

"Delicious," He laughed as Keiko ate another random candy. They continued to laugh and share candies for a while until the entire platter was gone.

Keiko looked down disappointed, "That went by faster than I would have wished…" She pretended to pout but they both ended up laughing after discarding the empty platter.

They soon came upon a performing group. One man was pretending to fly and the crowd was cheering him on. Keiko started laughing seeing right away the rope that had the man suspended in the air. The man frowned and swooped down to her.

"Oh and I suppose that you can fly better." He said angry.

Keiko covered her mouth to hide the grin that was growing across her face, "Maybe…" She said shrugging. The man gawked at her.

"Sure. Sure you can." He frowned sarcastically. "You know what prove it." He said crossing his arms.

"No…I'm afraid I'll embarrass you." Keiko said honestly.

Now the man smirked, "Yeah…sure. You can't even fly."

Now Keiko was more confident because she was looked down upon. "Do you want to see?" She asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah." The man laughed.

"Remember you asked for it! And I'll fly with out the rope!" Keiko smiled as she began to fly up off the ground with Chichiri laughing on the floor because of the man and crowds expression.

The man tried to keep his dignity by challenging her again when she landed, "Yeah…well you can't disappear!" He said triumphantly. "I can…see." He said dropping his hand with smoke to fly up and obviously the rope pulled him up to a roof top which they could see once the smoke cleared.

"Nope. You got me there I can't disappear." Keiko smiled up at him. The man smiled smug for a minute before Chichiri spoke up.

"But I can." Chichiri laughed. "With out the smoke." He grinned wrapping an arm around his fiancé's waist as they disappeared into his hat leaving the group speechless and cheering for more but the couple disappeared to another area not wanting the attention.

A couple of the stands were games and the vendors wanted them to play trying to coax them over. One little girl was standing at a throwing the ball contest trying to knock a few things over but failing miserably. Keiko went up to her, "What are you trying to win?" She asked sweetly smiling.

"That purplish bouncy ball…" The little girl of no more than six said throwing another ball to miss terribly. She frowned. "But I don't think I can get it…" She said sadly holding her last ball to throw.

"You never know. Just keep trying." Keiko smiled. The little girl smiled.

"You think I can?" She asked with a big grin.

"Yep. You just have to have some confidence in yourself." Keiko smiled back at the younger girl. The little girl smiled and nodded as she threw the ball and Keiko twirled her finger so that the ball hit dead center knocking each thing over. The vendor was a little more than shocked to say the least.

The little girl jumped up and down excitedly as she was handed her prize. "Yea!" She smiled as she grinned up at Keiko. "You were right!" She beamed as she ran off holding her new treasure.

Keiko smiled as the little girl ran off with her new toy overly happy to have the small ball.

"That was nice of you no da." Chichiri smiled at her.

"Well…she was so excited and trying so hard." Keiko said smiling as Chichiri held her closer to him and they continued their stroll through the festival.

They ended up entering a vacant meadow. They lied out on the grass looking up at the stars.

"You know I was actually worried." Chichiri said smiling as he supported himself with an arm on each side of her and looking down at his fiancé.

"Worried?" Keiko asked raising an eyebrow her hair sprawled beneath her.

"I didn't know if you would say yes or not." He said as he rested his forehead against hers.

She chuckled slightly as she wrapped her arms around his neck, "How could I ever say no?" She asked in a more whisper like voice. Chichiri smiled as he kissed her lightly then deepened the kiss. This continued on for a while until they were both breathless and he made them disappear through his kesa back to the palace…

Keiko awoke the next morning with a pair of arms around her. She smiled content and moved gracefully from Chichiri's grasp being sure not to wake him. She then blushed trying to find something to find in his room or to at least get her to her room. After a while of searching she wore the under silk of the kimono she wore yesterday and a small robe. She went over and kissed Chichiri's forehead lightly then went to the door and slipped out. She practically ran to her room and slipped in with out a sound. A few minutes later she was completely dressed and combing through her hair.

She saw through her mirror how someone slipped in. "Had a late night out?" Nuriko smirked at her. She nearly jumped out of her skin from shock.

"Wh-what are you talking about?" Keiko asked as if she knew nothing of what he was speaking about.

"Yeah sure…I didn't happen to see you come from his room this morning…clad in a bath robe?" He asked as if 'trying' to recall the even that took place just a few minutes ago.

Keiko blushed a deep red, "Nuriko that is none of your business." She said trying her best to avoid the question.

Nuriko shrugged, "Guess not." He laughed. "But…" He said raising a finger and smiling smugly. "Does that mean you're going to get married before or after we find Chiriko?" He asked an eyebrow raised and smirking at her.

"I-I don't know!" Keiko blushed throwing a pillow at him as he quickly dodged.

"Well just let me know when you do know." He laughed and left the room for her to finish her hair before she could throw anything else at him.

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