ugh I got up super early this morning just to play ninja gaiden DX oh well, I got a lot done. anyway here is chapter 6.

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Once she had caught onto herself, Kasumi gently pulled away from Ryu's embrace.

"Thank you. I'm okay now."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah I'm-"

"Hey you guys! Sorry we're late!" Lei Fang interrupted. Ryu and Kasumi turned away from each other as quickly as possible to avoid leading the other two on.

"What were you guys doing?" Kasumi asked.

"Just trying out some of the games."

Kasumi notice that wrapped lovingly in Lei Fangs arms was a white stuffed bunny the same size as the bear that Ryu got her. It's bore a cartoon-like expression, black eyes with a "W" Shaped mouth.

"Look Kasumi isn't it cute! Jan Lee got it for me!" Lei fang said holding the doll to Kasumi's face.

"It is cute."

Lei Just smiled a response back.

"Should we head back to the temple? They'll be starting soon." Jan Lee said.

"Yeah Let's go."

People tosse their coins in the box, and prayed. For luck, health, or love. It didn't matter. Kasumi simply prayed to be with her brother again. She prayed as long as she could.

"Well, that was fast. What next?" Lei Fang asked.

"Well, we could stick around for the fireworks" Kasumi suggested.

"yeah! that sounds like a great idea."

They returned to the hill they were sitting at prior to their short rituals. The grass was a bit chilly to sit on, but Kasumi didn't mind it. It actually felt good since the Kimono kept her over heated.

"This is so much fun" She said turning to face Ryu.

"That's good. I'm glad your enjoying yourself."

She smiled at him before turning back to Lei Fang.

"Hey. So how did it go with Ryu ?" She whispered.

"What do you mean?"

"We left you guys alone for two hours and you didn't do anything?"

"W-what?! You can't expect me to do that!"

"Well I imagined that this would be like your first date."

"Don't say that! He's my brothers best friend! that would be weird!"

"Hey you two, why don't you guys quit mumbling and join us" Jann Lee said. His voice breaking into their conversation was enough to make them flinch. "I hope to god he didn't hear us" Kasumi thought to herself. Lei Fang simply jumped up.

"I was fixing something with her hair!" She lied.

"It looks fine. "Ryu said.

So They all sat closer together, and watched the fireworks burst to life in the sky.

The reflection of the colors didn't stop Kasumi from staring deep into Ryu's green eyes. He didn't seem to notice.

"Wow that was so much fun!" Lei Fang said as she stretched her arms up.

"Do you guys have a place to stay tonight?"Ryu asked.

"Yeah. We're at a small inn by northern gate." Jan Lee replied.

"Alright then. When do you guys plan on leaving?"

"Who knows. She's the one directing this little sight seeing trip not me"

"Then why did you agree to come with her?"

"Like I said, who knows."

Jan Lee and Lei Fang split form the two once they reached Ryu's home. Kasumi enjoyed it, but she was eager to get into something a little more comfortable.

"Thank you for everything. Letting us go together, and for inviting them too." She said to Ryu as she slid open her door.

"I'm glad you were having fun. Actually, I wasn't planning on inviting Lei Fang but when I heard she was already in Japan I thought that would be easier on you"

"Well, I jsut hope you enjoyed yourself too."

"Yeah. I liked it. Normally I don't participate in village events like that." He turned down the hallway to his room.

"Umm Ryu..."

"Yes?"

"...Good night."

"Good night Kasumi"

The weather seemed to change quickly. Instead of warm sunlight and a blue sky, the new day brought only gray skies and chill. Kasumi still made it a point to do a little house work. She felt it was only way to repay Ryu for his kindness. Honestly she enjoyed it. Being on the run all the time, she never had to wash dishes or water gardens. The chores gave her time to think, something she didn't have to often. Once everything that could be done was done though, she was once again faced with uneasy feelings. It would be awhile before he got back from the shop. During that time, anyone could easily slip into the area. She was somewhat afraid, not for her own sake. No she could easily defeat Ayane or even Hayate if she had to, but their was no telliong how angry they would be with Ryu if t hey discovered that he was hiding her from them.

"Maybe I'll go for a walk." She told herself.

"I thought something was fishy. Normally Ryu doesn't go to festivals."A voice echoed. Quickly Kasumi turned around and just as she feared, Ayane stood before her.

"You never change. Bothering people with your pettiness."

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I volunteered at work last night so I couldn't get anything done. But as I was washing blenders and spades(I work at a cold stone creamery) I thought of some great dialog for a later part. So no this hasn't slipped from my mind just yet. It'll only get better.

With love always,

LoMXD

(Gamertage: NeonGenesis101, let me know if you ever wanna play halo or sometihng XD)