Disclaimer: I am not the creator of these characters Capcom Entertainment is. I Dedicate this chapter to The-Dark-Angel for her advice on romance writing.

11

Later that night Hokuto wakes up from a nightmare. She dreamt that a black shadow of the creature Shadow Geist appeared and killed those around her. As it walked up to her Ryu and Kairi jumped in trying to save her but failed. Shadow Geist holds Kairi up as Hokuto watches unable to move. With a motion Kairi's neck is snapped and Hokuto begins to scream before she awakes.

She walks outside to the river were she spots Ryu training. Ryu trained in the shallow part of the river making the water dance in the air with each movement. Both Ryu and the water around him glowed in the moon light making a magical scene. Hokuto couldn't help thinking about her dream. Ryuand his friends had been so kind that she didn't want anything to happen to them. Hokuto knew that the only way to save her new friends was to stop her brother when he arrived. Stepping into the moon light she called Ryu holding a serious look. Ryu surprised by her presence stops to face her. "Why don't face me." She calls.

Surprised Ryu asked, "why?"

"My brother will be here soon and I should be ready when he arrives."Hokuto replies.

Ryu smiles nervously. He didn't want to fight the woman he had strong feelings for, but Ryu didn't know much about her. This fight could give him the chance he need to get to know her. Nodding Ryy says,"Very well but I won't hold back."

"I didn't ask you to."

Hokuto steps into the river setting herself up for the fight. Both eyes were locked on eachother seriously.Hokuto makes the first move throwing a high kick. Ryu ducks and sweeps Hokutos' leg. Hokuto throws her arm down and flips regaining her balance and charges Ryu. The two fought greatly under the moon both surprising eacother. Ryu was amazed at her skill and realized why her brother was so strong. Ryu could feel Hokutos desperation within each blow. Her need to save her brother was so strong, that Ryu knew the only way to make Hokuto truly happy was to save her brother.

The battle stopped with Ryu and Hokuto breathing hard staring at eachother. Both knew that they tried they're best without hurting eachother. They didn't know if they were ready for the challenge ahead but they did feel something.

Ryu stepped forward looking at Hokuto as she looked back. Her Violet eyes glowed in the moon light. Ryu leaned forward and kissed Hokuto. Shocked Hokuto almost pulled back but the kiss was so passionate and innocent she moved closer to him. Hokuto felt so calm her problems seemed to melt away in that instant. As Ryu's arms embraced her Hokuto felt safe in his arms.

Breaking the kiss Ryu said," I didn't know how to tell you."

Unable to answer Hokuto took Ryu's approach and kissed him back giving him the answer he wanted.