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Thank you Chichiri's Wanderer, Chrissy C and Lovebuggy

Oops. Hehehe. I always thought Genrou was his births name, as I never looked it up and I don't remember it being mentioned in the anime. Sorry. I only really know Chichiri's rightful name, but that because for an entire episode in the OVA's its spoken. Lol. You know what too, I've been on this site for just about two years and I still don't know the proper definition for a Mary-Sue -;; I've kind of got an idea from reading fics that say the character is like that, but …. Ya. I know I'm sad….

I'm glad people can associate with Lily :) That always helps a story I believe.

OK, I lied last chapter. This chapter is also an overlay ((damn it. I hadn't wanted it to be)), but this one's shorter and I promise it's dropped after this! Why can I say that? You'll find out by the end, no need to spoil it.

Hope you like it.


Chapter 3

Cathy kept her word and the next day she came and got Lily to go shopping for the right dress, leaving Tasuki and Matt to do what ever guys do.

After several hours of searching and taking into consideration of what Tasuki would be wearing, which was the same magenta outfit he had arrived in, they finally found the dress. Cathy squealed in delight and made Lily buy it on right away before any second thoughts could arise.

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Senior prom rolled around quickly. Cathy stood in front of the mirror in Lily's bathroom applying her lipstick with smile. She wore her dress that went from a dark shade of blue at the top down a light blue at the bottom. It was form fitting and made her look elegant, especially with her hairdo and light layer of makeup.

Lily walked in a moment later, bushing her hair behind her shoulders. She looked frightened, "Do you think this really looks nice on me?"

Cathy put down her lipstick and looked over to her friend with a smile, "Most definitely. In fact you look absolutely marvelous!"

Lily blushed slightly and nodded modestly. Her dress was of the oriental style with a beautiful red with a golden phoenix flying diagonally on it (its tail on the back and the body with its wings extended on front). Her hair was done up simply with part of it in a pony tail, but most of it was laying flat on her back. A very faint amount of makeup lay on her face from when Cathy had done it an hour ago.

"Let's head down stairs," Cathy said with a smile. The two boys were down their waiting patiently as they made small chatter. Her heels made light clicking noises on the tiled bathroom floor and Lily followed much quieter, being that she was in red slipper like shoes.

The two boys stood up from the sofa as they saw the girl's descending. Matt let out a low whistle, "Look at our lovely ladies. You two are looking as marvelous as ever."

Cathy laughed and Lily blushed at the complement. "Are you saying all the time spent on finding the dresses and getting ready was for nothing since we look no better?" Cathy asked with a smile.

Matt chuckled, "Here I am giving you two a complement and I get a wise crack."

Upon noticing Tasuki's astonished gaze on her Lily blushed even deeper than before and looked down. Cathy let out a small laugh, "One thing I must say about oriental dresses, they're form fitting to every degree."

Tasuki snapped out of his state upon Matt elbowing him lightly in the ribs while asking, "She looks good, no?"

"Beyond so," Tasuki said with a smile.

Lily blushed even harder, evoking the teasing of her friend, "If you don't stop blushing you'll be as red as your dress."

At the honking outside they were alerted that the limo had arrived and headed out. Tasuki had been weary of riding in one of the things he deemed as a monster, but he had let all worry disappear as Lily climbed in before him.

Prom turned out to be loads of fun for all four of them as they danced, Lily and Tasuki being nervous at first, and had their pictures taken.

It was no surprise when the most popular couple in school got the title of prom king and queen. However it was a huge surprise when the best dressed couple turned out to be Lily and Tasuki. That had to have been the highlight of the night, even if some of the preps with far too much make up on scowled and glared at them.

The night went by quickly however and soon everyone was departing. They weren't far from the beach, but they decided against going there, knowing all too well what some couples did there after prom. Instead they all went to Lily's house and sat down to watch a good movie, after the girls had changed of course.

By the time half the movie was over all four of them were asleep. Matt and Cathy lay comfortably in each others arms while Lily had her head on Tasuki's shoulder and he had an arm round her waist. However by the time morning came about they had somehow ended up in one another's arms again.

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Finals had stuck up on the group and they spent several nights cramming as they couldn't afford failing any of them. Most of their exams were in class however, so they only had to go in once during the week and a half final block.

During their free days the four of them went to the beach and Lily taught Tasuki to swim, which was a bit difficult since the bandit kept thinking he'd drown. After several days, getting a nice tan in the process, Tasuki had the basics down and could go out to where he couldn't stand.

Graduation came quickly after that and Cathy and Lily hugged each other crying as they said things like, "I don't want to leave high school yet."

Matt and Tasuki looked at each other before trying to calm the girls down. The walk across the stage a few short hours later was brutal for the three graduating as they felt the safeties of their childhoods being left behind and knew that they would all part their own ways for college soon enough. They were leaving everything they had known for so long behind as they accepted their diploma and shook the head principles hand. As they step of the stage and onto the ground who they would become was began its construction.

The four of them went to the farewell party at the school for a short time before leaving to dine at a nice restaurant. The night was filled with memories of from elementary school all the way through high school and much laughter. Tasuki was listen in, intrigued by what he was hearing and laughed with the others as they told of something ridiculous they had done in their 'younger days.'

The next day was no where near as pleasant with the events that occurred before noon. Tasuki and Lily had been chatting away as they got ready to go for a walk when it all happened.

The bandit leader began to glow red and he looked down at his hands in horror. Lily ran up to him frightened, "What's going on?"

"I'm-I'm fading," Tasuki murmured.

Lily immediately knew he meant he was going back to his own world and wrapped her arms around him tightly, "Don't go!" Tears streamed down her face, "Please don't go!" The entire time he had been there she knew she had changed, and for the better. He had helped her in so many ways and become one of her dearest friends. She just couldn't bear to loose him now!

"Lily…" he could say do more as he disappeared completely.


Next chapter we're officially out of this world and rid of stupid overlays! YEY! Lol.

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