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Author: That was rather blunt. But then again, I'm usually a very blunt person. ON TO CHAPTER 23::Cheers are heard in the background because she's updating almost daily now:

Chapter 23: The Rain In Spain…Or Is It Maine?

After a few days of rest and planning, Lupin had found where the next treasure spot was and how to get into it. Sadly, Jigen was one of the main pawns in this plan. The jewels or whatever it happened to be this time, were hidden in the basement of a parenting class building.

"Aw, come on man!" Lupin complained to Jigen as he continued to refuse. Tsurugi looked up from the food she was currently eating and smiled sweetly to Jigen.

"Hey, I know I won't be a good parent…Why don't we both go together?" She said calmly, hoping that Lupin would keep his mouth shut. Luckily he did and Jigen reluctantly agreed. Lupin quickly left the room after the agreement, and something to the affect of another one of his whip crack sound effects could be heard. Jigen went to go and attack him, but Tsurugi touched his arm gently. He sat down in the chair that was next to her.

"What Tsurugi?" Jigen asked, slightly concerned. She smiled at him, and then made a crazy face.

"Leave Lupin alone. He's just having a little fun." She said softly and rested her head on his shoulder so he wouldn't get up. Heaving a sigh, he let her rest there while he brooded about Lupin being immature. Standing up suddenly, Tsurugi headed for their bedroom. Jigen soon followed only to find the door locked. Sighing, he returned to the kitchen looking at exactly what Tsurugi had been eating. There sat chicken, Jell-o, and something that looked a bit like cat food. He decided he wouldn't question her about that, and went to see if she was done in their room. The door was still locked so he knocked on the door.

"Jigen!" A voice said in surprise. It was Tsurugi's but he was shocked that she was surprised by him.

"Um, yeah?" He said confused. She scampered around her room picking things up before opening the door a crack.

"Uh, what do you need?" She said, only her head visible from the door. Jigen's face seemed a bit more harsh than it had been since what seemed like forever.

"What are you doing in there?" He questioned rather sternly. She put an innocent smile on her face and spoke as sweetly as she could.

"That's for me to know, and you to find out. Later." She added quickly to the end of her sentence. He sighed, and slowly walked away, knowing that he wasn't going to win this fight either. Tsurugi went back to wrapping a few gifts for the whole gang.

-Later That Night-

Tsurugi had finally come from the bedroom, about two hours after dinner. This surprised everyone to a great extent because normally she'd have about three dinners.

"Okay everyone! I have an important announcement. Sit down please!" She addressed everyone and they all sat down, giving her a wary eye. Finally she pulled out all the wrapped gifts.

"What are these for Miss Tsurugi?" Goemon asked as she handed him his gift. She just smiled and say next to Jigen, holding onto his gift.

"Go on, go on! Just open them!" She chided them. They all slowly opened their gifts.

"Oh my gosh!" Fujiko yelled as she opened her gift. A small ruby pendant rested in a satin bag. Quickly she put it on and smile at how great it looked with her outfit tonight. Once Lupin had opened his, he gave her a small smile, closing the box before anyone else could see it. Goemon smiled as well as he showed them all his gift. He was holding onto a nice dress suit that was light blue and thanked Tsurugi heartedly. Finally she handed Jigen his present. He opened the oddly shaped gift and a smirk crept onto his face. There sat a white fedora and a white suit. She smiled at the fact that they all liked their gifts.

"Hey Jigen! Don't you have to be a virgin to wear white?" Lupin laughed hysterically as he commented on Jigen's gift. Tsurugi placed a hand on Jigen to keep him down. Angrily, he stayed seated and muttered under his breath.

"Thank you so much Tsurugi! But, what were they for?" Fujiko asked slightly confused. Tsurugi shrugged and smiled. They all shrugged as well, and went to their rooms to further inspect their gifts.

Tsurugi went to talk to Lupin for a moment before checking on everyone else.

"Hey Tsurugi…" He said halfheartedly as she entered.

"Hey Arsene." She replied a little more happily. She knew he was shocked by her gift, but didn't mind that.

"Um, what the hell's up with my gift?" He asked, really confused by the clothes that she had given him. It was a really cute baby outfit.

"Um, you remember that night in my room while Zenigata was sleeping?" She questioned him. Of course he had and he nodded.

"Well, I just don't want to take any chances…Zenigata was the only one I used protection with so…You or Jigen could be the father." She said calmly. He was glad that she was calm about this.

"Have you told Jigen yet?"

"No…I figured you should know first so that you don't get him really ticked…I love him so much though…" Tsurugi mumbled as she left the room.

"When it rains…It pours…" Lupin sighed.

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Well it's done! Hope you enjoyed.