Disclaimer: I don't own Lupin...But I'm sure I have to rites to Tsurugi...Somewhere.

Author: xDD I know I own Tsurugi. So please don't steal the subway. LoL. I hope you enjoy this VERY delayed chapter. I was in California marching the Rose Parade. Can you blame me for being overly late?

Chapter 18: Juneau the Capital of Alaska?

-The first flight to Alaska-

"Hey, look at all the snow!" Fujiko squealed excitedly. Lupin climbed over her to get a better view of Alaska. While doing so, his hand 'accidentally' slipped. Being to excited to see fresh snow, Fujiko didn't slap him, right away. Lupin making the always usual mistake slipped his hand farther, catching her attention and causing much more pain to his face than what would normally be dealt.

"Lupin, when will you ever learn to take what you are given and nothing more?" Goemon said, eyes still closed while meditating. Lupin looked back at him and made a stupid looking face at him just as the pilot came over the P.A.

"Please fasten all safety belts as we will begin our decent shortly. Thank you." Shortly after they all sat down and put their seat belts on.

-Second flight out-

"What do you mean I can't have some friggin' pretzels!?" Tsurugi yelled at a flight attendant. She shook her head, slightly afraid of the officer.

"I'm sorry...but they're for when we're actually in flight." Tsurugi shook her head, anger fading away.

"Fine, fine. But I want the first bag!" She called out as the attendant left. People on the plane began to give her weird looks. "Can't a girl be hungry..." She muttered to Zenigata. He shrugged as the plane began to take off.

"Thank you for flying with us. The in flight movie will be 'Bruce Almighty'."

"God I hate that movie!" Tsurugi yelled to Zenigata. He patted her on the head, and put it on his shoulder. She welcomed it at first, lifting her head back up a few moments later.

"Uh, what's wrong?" Zenigata asked blinking a few times. He was rather confused by the fact that she didn't want to nap while on the flight.

"Nothing's wrong. Just getting used to flying I suppose." She said softly.

-In Alaska-

Lupin and the gang walked around downtown Juneau, looking at all the shop windows getting ready for Christmas. It was everyone's favorite holiday because they didn't steal eachothers gifts and they actually gave from the heart. Well, what would be their hearts.

After finding suitable shops, they all parted going to collect their gifts for everyone.

Tsurugi and Zenigata were just checking into their hotel when a busboy tapped Zenigata on the shoulder.

"Excuse me sir. An older woman called the hotel looking for you just a few minutes ago."

Blinking slowly and scratching his head he answered, "Did she leave a name or anything?"

"No sir. However, she did sound angry about you not calling her."

With that he realized exactly who it was. "Mother..."

Tsurugi looked at him, an eyebrow raised. "What's wrong with your mother?"

"She's going to want me home for the holidays." He muttered walking to the elevator.

"And that's a bad thing...why?"

"Because we have to catch Lupin!" He shouting, getting a few strange looks from other guests.

"I'm sure he won't be stealing during the holidays. Besides...I'm staying here. I'll keep a look out for him." She said with a smile on her face. Zenigata gave in and once getting to the room, sat down to call his mother.

"Hello, mom?"

"Who is this!?" A batty sounding lady said on the other side of the phone.

"Koichi."

"Oh...I thought you had forgotten about your mother!"

"No mom. And before you ask, yes I'm coming home for the holidays."

"That's wonderful!" The woman's voice had changed completely by now. "We can't wait to see you tomorrow!"

"Can't wait to see you either. Love you. Bye." Zenigata hung up the phone and sighed loudly.

"Oh cheer up Koichi!" Tsurugi said playfully. He eyed her and let a soft smile come to his lips. Leaning in softly he kissed her, and then left again.

-Next day-

Tsurugi stood in the bathroom, waiting impatiently. A few minutes later she left the bathroom, grabbed her purse and walked from the hotel, hopping on her motorcycle.

"How am I going to tell Jigen?"

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Well it's finally done! Sorry it's a tad bit on the short side, but it ties into my Christmas one. Which I'll be adding a New Years party into shortly. I just got back from California today and it's 11 pm central time.