Hi everybody! I'd like to tell everyone who has read my fanfic thanks because that's what's kept me still interested in continuing on with my story. Anyways on with the main point, I'm going to do something a little different for chapter 3. Instead of having the whole story focus on Yoh and Anna only, this chapter is going to focus on Ren and Horo's relationship (for all you RenxHoro lovers out there). In my opinion, after having a fight like that I think Yoh and Anna need a break don't you agree? ON WITH THA FIC!

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normal-means normal POV or talking

normal italics-means thought

Chapter3- RenxHoroHoro(Sidestory)

'So Ren's with Lyserg. Heh, who would've known' thought the blue haired shaman. It was one of those boring days where you just couldn't find anything to do no matter how hard you tried. So Horo was trapped in his house with absolutely nothing to do but stare outside at bright blue sky watching kids play happily with their friends. Lucky bastards. Horo sighed. Somehow the thought of Ren and Lyserg together just wouldn't leave him alone. What could this mean? What Ren blurted out to him and Yoh the other day kept on replaying itself over and over again like a broken record in the Ainu's head.

'If you're wondering who it is, it's Lyserg ok? Go ahead yuck it up.' Horo shook his head in frustration, trying to get the voice out of his head.

" DAMMIT! AM I GOING NUTS OR IS IT...no...it can't be ." he yelled making sure no one heard. He went back to staring at the window,when he slowly drifted off to La-la land.

Horo's Daydream

Horo knocked on the mansion door, feeling a bit nervous from the thought of the person he wanted to see. A chinese boy with golden eyes and dark purple hair opened the door. He looked up at Horo with the cutest look.

" Hi Horo, what brings you here?" he questioned.

"I wanted to see you Ren.." with that Horo placed a kiss on the now surprised shaman. Ren responded by opening his mouth to allow his lover's tongue in. Horo can taste the sweetness inside his lovers mouth.

"Ren..." moaned Horo.

They both started to moved towards Ren's room without breaking the passionate kiss they shared together.

" R-Ren, you're so beautiful." Horo said breaking the kiss.

"So are you..." Ren panted breathlessly.

When they reached Ren's room, Horo practically tackled his lover on the bed and immediately engaged into another hot wet kiss with Ren. Horo's hands started to wander up Ren's shirt and back down. He didn't want to seem like a complete pervert though, but he couldn't help but enjoy the pleasure he was getting from touching Ren's soft creamy skin.

" Oh...Horo. Please don't stop..." Ren said with complete lust from the Ainu's touch.

" Don't worry, I won't." Horo licked the lust filled shaman's neck causing him to shiver while running his hands through his silky hair allowing Ren to feel even more pleasure.

' God, he's so beautiful. I don't want this to stop. ' Horo thought to himself.

They explored each others body as much as they could, stimulating each and every part and savoring every moment. Horo found himself travelling lower and lower down Ren's body until his hand laid between his legs.

" Ah, Horo..." Ren moaned as he sudden felt the pleasure from the touch.

"So you like that eh, Ren?" Horo asked smirking

" Yes...oh God."

Horo smiled at Ren, seeing that he is giving him nothing but pure pleasure. Since Ren was enjoying the 'touching' so much, maybe he'll like it better if it was a little bit more...'moist' . Horo took his hand away from Ren's lower region. The Chinese boy looked at him a bit puzzled.

" Is there something the matter?" he said disappointed

Horo just simply shook his head and smiled innocently. He reached down and slowly started to unbutton Ren's pants. His slowly slid down his boxers, exposing Ren's part. Horo licked his lips, bent down and...

"AAAHHHHHHHH! OH MY GOD!" Horo's eyes snapped open. What the hell was he thinking? His breath was short partly from him screaming like it was the end of the world and partly because of, well you know.

' What the fuck was that! I CAN'T BELIEVE I DID THAT!OH MY GOD!' Horo took the next ten minutes beating himself up mentally and trying to figure out why he would think such a thing. And especially about "him". Ren Tao. Horo scratched his head trying to think of a logical explanation for all this craziness going inside his pea-sized brain(sorry to all the Horo-fan girls out there!).

'Hmmm..This must be one of those psychological kinda things. Maybe if I replayed that fantasy I could figure out what's really bothering me.' Horo closed his eyes.

...Horo smiled at Ren, seeing that he is giving him nothing but pure pleasure. Since Ren was enjoying the 'touching' so much, maybe he'll like more if it was a little bit more...'moist' ...

"AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Horo screamed again.

"Okay, okay. Just calm down. I didn't mean to think of that particular part. Heh heh...But it was a bit arousing though. NO! Shame on you Horo! DONT. THINK. DIRTY!

Okay, clear my mind. Clear my thoughts. Must concentrate." Horo told himself as changed to a meditating position.

...He reached down and slowly started to unbutton Ren's pants. His slowly slid down his boxers, exposing Ren's part. Horo licked his lips, bent down and...

"AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" once again, our horny little friend freaked out.

Horo desperately looked around to make sure no one was there, especially Pirika. If his sister found out, then surely she would make a big fuss over it and probably piss him off single everyday.

'Why is it eveytime I think about it I..I feel like I enjoy it.' he thought to himself blushing.

'Could it be that...? No. It can't be. Can it?'

Horo positioned his hands at the back of his head and leaned back on his chair. Staring up at the ceiling trying to sort out his thoughts.

' Hmmm. I remember last year I was talking to Yoh and somehow we got into this deep conversation about love. At first we started goofing off and pairing up random people we knew with friends of ours. Like Ryu and Faust. Hee hee that was a funny one. Then I remember asking him, "How would you know if you liked someone in 'that' way?" He smiled and then told me, "Well, when you like someone, you feel really attached to them and you try to be as close to them as possible. Or in other cases, if you can't find yourself able to express your feelings, you might bug that person or get into some kind of conflict or competition with them in someway just to get their attention." '

Horo thought hard at that last part of Yoh's answer. Why does it sound so vaguely familiar? Suddenly a thought came to him that froze him stiff.

'Oh.My.Gawd. Whenever I'm with Ren there isn't a single moment when we're not fighting like cats and dogs. Oh man! Now that I think about it, I'M the one who always start the conflicts! He just follows with the insults just to get me back! And WHY do I do this? BECAUSE I LOVE HIM DAMMIT!' the ainu fell to the floor in complete defeat.

Horo knew that he's just going to have to accept his feelings and stop denying them so he can relieve himself of so much torture.

'Should I tell him? Wait. He did say he was with Lyserg. Sigh!' He laid down on the floor with his head throbbing from thinking too much.

' I guess I'll take a walk. Nothing like fresh air to clear your head.' Horo thought trying to be enthusiastic. He got up and made his way to the door.

After a long two hour walk, Horo found himself at the Funbari Park. The place where he and the others always hung out after the Shaman tournament. It was a peaceful sight indeed. Yes. Birds chirping, the blue sky and the sound of someone sobbing. Wait, sobbing? Horo turned the corner and found Ren siting alone under a tree with his face faced down resting on his knees. Horo stared dumb-founded.

"Ren..?" Horo asked.

"Huh?" immediately Ren turned his face away as soon as he saw who it was.

"Don't look at me you Baka.."

Horo just stood there not knowing what to do or say. He could understand why Ren didn't want him to look at him. For crying out loud, this is the 'Great Tao Ren' the cold hearted bastard that doesn't know the meaning of mercy. But now it's just plain awkward seeing him cry like this. Horo scratched the back of his head.

"What's the matter?" Horo flinched, expecting Ren to bashed him over the head as usual when ever he stuck his nose into his business. Instead he felt something around his waist.

"YOU STUPID BAKA!" Ren sobbed.

"Yikes..." Horo said gulping.

(After much sobbing and attemps of comfort)

"Now can you tell me what's wrong? You drama-queen." Horo received a punch in the arm from that remark.

"I'm not a drama-queen. I was just...just...SCREW YOU!"

Horo got up."Fine. Then I'll just leave you here alone." Horo started walking away.

Ren's eyes widened. "NO! I mean..." His lips started to quiver again.

"Hey, I was just kidding. You know I care about you. Now who's the Baka?" the blue hair smirked as he made his way back to Ren.

Horo placed one of his arms around the chinese shaman's shoulders. "So what's wrong? I'm here to listen."

"Fuck off Ainu-baka. You saw me cry," he buried his head in his arms again. "A Tao never cries."

"Well you're an exception. And what do you mean F-off? I know you're embarassed but come on! You can't take it out on me." Horo responded offended partly because of the 'F-off' and partly from the 'baka' remark'.

"So are you gonna tell me or not?" Horo asked.

"Will you shut up if I do?"

"Yes."

"Fine."

(Flashback)

Lyserg and Ren walked down the sidewalk with their hands locked together as if nothing could break them apart. But something didn't seem right at all. Lyserg glanced over at Ren.

"Is there something wrong?" he inquired worriedly.

"No I'm fine." Ren replied trying to force a smile.

Lyserg turned back, he couldn't help but worry about the chinese boy. He gripped firmly on the Tao's hand and stopped their walk. He stared sternly in his eyes, meeting his gaze.

"Ren, I know we haven't really been together for a long time, but a relationship requires total honesty from each person. If their is something I need to know, then please, tell me. Otherwise, this whole relationship would be a lie." Lyserg said in a serious tone.

Ren looked to the side, unable to meet his lovers eyes. " I...I don't think..." he begun, but unable to get the words out of his mouth. "It's just...there's someone else..."

Lyserg stared at Ren in disbelief. He let go of his arm and drooped his head towards the ground. "Really..."

"Look, to be blunt, I'm not seeing him or anything like that. It's just that I've had feelings for him for quite a while now. Actually,even before I met you. I just didn't realise them up till now. I do care about you though, but, sigh, not in the way I thought I did. I'm sorry." Ren looked away in shame.

"First my parents, and now this. I thought you've changed Ren. But I guess I was wrong," Lyserg began to cry. "YOU'RE EVEN WORST THAN BEFORE!" he took off without looking back.

The words were like daggers throught his heart. They hurt. Ren figured Lyserg's over-reaction was normal for him considering what he went through in the past. But those words really sunk into his head deep. Had he not conquer the darkness his father planted in him? Is he still that heartless bastard that knew nothing but hurt others. Ren's lips quivered and hot tears started to leak down his cheeks.

(End Flashback)

"So that's basically it." Ren mumbled.

"Ouch. That must have hurt. So you were sad because of what he said." Horo said scratching his head.

"I just feel like I'm never going to be able to change. As though all my efforts to be a more caring person was just a waste."

Horo looked at his friend."Don't say that. Personally I don't think you were ever a 'bad' person. You were just misguided by your Dad. To me you've been aways a cool dude." Horo said crossing his arms.

"Thanks."

"Ah great. Now I feel bad for what I've done before." Horo said sighing

Ren looked at him confused."What you did? What did you do?"

Horo chuckled nervously and put his hand behind his head again. "Well, when we were with Yoh that time, you know, how we go into that weirdass conversation about love and crap? But seriously, if someone we didn't know had listened to us, I swear they would've probably thought we were queer or something. But anyways, just wanted to let you know that...eh heh...I kinda lied about having a girlfriend. I wanted to tick you off. You know, just so I could have something to brag about for once. I'm sorry." Horo flinch.

"No don't be. I'm glad you told me though." Ren smiled blushing a light shade of red. "I'm just happy now that I know that the peron I've longed for isn't with somebody else."

Being the idiot that Horo is, he had no clue what Ren was talking about."Huh? Who? Wait! Let me think really hard for a sec. I'll figure it out. Hmmmmmmmmm...OUCH! That's it! I should just stop thinking! ARGH!" he rolled on the ground holding his aching head.

Ren was getting pissed at the ainu for his stupidity."IT'S YOU BAKA! WO AI NE! YOU'R SO DENSE!"

"Huh?"

Ren tackled Horo to the ground and engaged in a passionate kiss with him. "Hmmmf...Ren..less..tongue...hmmmmmmmmff..." Horo closed his eyes and kissed his now new lover back.

END- Horo and Ren sidestory