Author's Note: Yes, it's been a VERY long update. But it was because of school, and I was...AM planning to update all my fics over the summer since I'll have nothing else to do. Now...it's SUMMER! School's OUT! And I have TIME! Thank you to all who have been patient all this time! And...yes, I've beaten the Shaman King game a LOOONNGGG time ago... (xD I beat it like...an hour after I posted the last chapter) Not to mention the Inuyasha, Star Ocean, and FullMetal Alchemist game... :sob: Now I have nothing else to play...

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My Twilight Serenade

Chapter 5: Rain

The rain can give a person a strange feeling. Iron Maiden Jeanne was in her dorm; resting on the window sill and staring blanking at the water droplets that were falling rapidly from the sky. It's been a few weeks since Hao and Jeanne have been living in the same dorm together. There have been times when Hao drove the poor angel insane and she even wished herself into possible suicide. But instead, being the calm young woman she is, poor Jeanne just took in the torment making her have the patience of a true saint.

School wise, Jeanne was passing with flying colors; Hao on the other hand would bang his head on his desk everytime he would see a bible. Alyssa and Emily, Jeanne's friends would constantly take their shares of glances at the long haired Asakura. Along with mostly all of the girls at Ellison May they had crushes on the Hao, not even knowing his true reputation as a madman wanting to destroy humanity to "cleanse the world". And when the boy knew about his admirers he had a conversation with Jeanne on their way to their dorm about it.

"You know, if I knew I was attracting to females I should consider sparing them when I destroy the humans..." Hao pointed out.

"Why? I thought you wanted to destroy ALL humans." asked Jeanne, cocking an eyebrow.

"Not if they're willing to submit to me and be my slaves!" The evil shaman went into his "dirty thoughts" and all Jeanne could do was sigh in utter disgust.

And before the angel and devil knew it, there was a secret Hao Fan club where he was adored by all the girls while envied and ubberly hated by the guys.

Jeanne sighed deeply, still entranced by the gloomy weather. It was Saturday, the only day where they don't have to attend classes. Hao was in the dorm with her, reading his strange book. When he heard his canary sigh he glanced up from his book. "Are you alright?" he asked, a little concerned. The silver haired saint said nothing, for she was having a hard time staying awake. "I'm fine..." she finally replied after almost bashing her head on the window.

Hao set his book aside and went over to her; kneeling down beside her and saw she was hypnotized by the rain. "It's not healthy to stare like that." Jeanne said nothing. Hao rested his head on his palm and gazed at her. "I guess the weather has drained all the liveliness out of you then." the iron maiden, not taking her eyes away remained silent. After a long silence between the two Jeanne finally stood up, still looking a bit gloomy.

"I'm going out for awhile...please don't follow..." said Jeanne.

Hao watched her stroll slowly out the door, grabbing her umbrella on the way. Thinking uneasily he decided to follow her anyway.

Jeanne yawned tiredly as she stepped out of the elevator and into the lobby. Her footsteps echoed the large nearly empty lobby. Approaching the door she got ready to open her umbrella. "I hope Alyssa and Emily don't mind me visiting..." She opened the door and popped open her cute pink umbrella and stepped out into the abyss of rain. "Do you mind if I come with you?" a gentle voice came from behind her. The angel twirled around, almost losing her balance and saw her counterpart. "Hao! I asked you not to follow...me!"

The iron maiden almost collapsed but Hao caught her in the nick of time. "Now, now, I can't risk my precious dove passing out in the mud and staining herself dirty." Hao winked playfully. Jeanne on the other hand was growing furious. She'd shout at him like usual but was too drowsy to. Finally she sighed, resting her head on her hand and just gave in. "Fine! ...I could use an escort anyway..."

Hao patted her on the back "Good girl." He seized her umbrella from her hands and held it above them both. He wrapped his arm around Jeanne's shoulder, taking full advantage of her vulnerability. The two hiked across campus, Jeanne growing weaker with each step. "You know...weather like this makes me feel more lively then regular sunny days. I guess I'm just fonder of the darkness..." said Hao, trying to start a conversation between the two.

Jeanne said nothing for a while. Hao glanced at her almost dead expression. "I like..." Jeanne started. "A night...full of stars...I even dream...of seeing the aurora borealis...someday."

"Ahh... the aurora borealis...I saw that a few times in my day. It is a wondrous sight indeed."

Jeanne said nothing again. Instead, not hesitating, she rested her head on the demon's shoulder. Hao grinned slyly. "I really detest days like these..." Jeanne mumbled. "Hush my precious dove... I will fly you home back to your cage..." Hao whispered as Jeanne retired on the Asakura's shoulder. Hao's grin grew larger as he teleported him and his canary back to the dorm room.

Hao appeared back at the room, his angel still dozing on his shoulder. He then lifted her into his arms and carried her to her bed. He set her down on the mattress and gazed at her innocent expression. Leaning close to her to where their faces were only inches apart he closed his eyes and aimed for her soft pink lips when he paused. "Goodnight...my precious canary...May you flutter off to your dream world...and when you return I shall greet you with open arms." He then planted a small kiss on her forehead.

Standing up again he took one last look at his iron maiden as she slept soundly. Hao flipped off the lamp that shone on the nightstand and teleported away.

The rain can really make a person feel strange.

ChibiLaryla: There:D I'm still a little rusty after my little hiatus but please don't mind! As soon as this is posted I shall be working on chapter 6!

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