A/N: Hello everybody! I am back with Chapter 11 of Scarlet Moonlight! So have any of you been waiting for my upload? Huh? Huh? Sorry... Just excited about updating, that's all. :P To be honest, this chapter probably isn't really THAT good... I'm sorry... It might not fit the story a little... But I really wanted to add a part where I could show that Aye isn't only a coldblooded killer. Anyways, I thank everyone for their kindness, and here we go!

It had been a month since the incident with the Oni's. Everything was so much more peaceful, and there were no more people coming after Chizuru. After she had said that she did not wish to go with them, Kazama left without another word. But now that he wasn't coming back, Aye didn't have anything left to do for Chizuru. Although she was still wary of her surroundings—Kazama did not seem like the person who would give up easily—Chizuru was pretty safe in the hands of the Shinsengumi.

"To Shimabara?" Kondou-san asked.

"Yes… Since Chizuru seems to be safe, and I haven't had the time to say a proper goodbye." Aye replied, not sure what to expect for an answer.

"Sure, but how are you feeling?"

"Kondou-san, it's been a month. It would be weird if I wasn't fine," answered Aye, smiling. "Anyways, I don't plan on staying that long."

"Alright, but please, think about your health," spoke the man, his light brown eyes filled with kindness.

After saying her farewells with everyone in the Shinsengumi, Aye made her way towards the red-light district. She had to use her head a little, and ask for directions, because it had been such a long time since she had last been there.

Arriving in front of the entrance, Aye stepped in, and found everyone running busy despite it still being a little early for dinner. The whole place was packed with men and geisha, as well as the sound of laughter.

"Aye-sama?" A calm and endearing voice called, making her turn.

"Kimigiku-san?" Aye called. The beautiful and stunning woman smiled and nodded politely, causing her to do the same. But as if she knew what had happened to her during the time she was gone, she didn't ask about where or what she had been doing. Instead, she told her something that was shocking, yet wonderful news.

"I am afraid Kosuzu is not here,"

"Is that so?"

"She has left some time ago with a young man, and said that she was going to create a new life with him." Kimigiku said. And despite some of the concern in her expression, she seemed to be happy.

"Well, that's good to hear. At least some of us have been having a good time…" Aye said, mumbling the last part.

"Actually, Aye-sama, if you don't mind, would you like to help us out?"

Today sure was a busy day. Although Aye had only been at Shimabara for a few days the last time, she didn't think there were so many people before. She was in the middle of delivering sake—she was given the task of making and delivering food—when a woman headed up to her.

"I hear somebody has requested a private meeting with you," the woman whispered, looking up at her.

Wondering who it could be, Aye nodded her thanks to the lady and made her way to the room the 'mystery' person was waiting in. Probably some old pervert. Or maybe one of the Shinsengumi who came to tease her?

But all of those thoughts drained out of her mind when she saw who exactly had called for her.

His golden hair rested on his shoulders, and his blood red eyes stared into her as a smirk appeared on his face.

"I… heard you called for me?" Aye said in the most polite voice she could make up right now.

"Come sit here and pour some sake," he demanded. Aye stalked towards the man, and sat next to him, just as he commanded. She lifted the sake bottle and poured a generous amount, when he offered the cup to her.

"I—" But before she could say anything, she was cut off by Kazama.

"Drink," the Oni said, his eyes filled with murderous intent. But thankfully, Aye had a dagger with her. Slowly taking it out so that Kazama would not notice, she made her move. Her dagger was flung out of her hand, and it landed on the floor with a clang.

Kazama held her wrist, and she glared as hard as she could. He loosened his grip, and she snatched it herself away. Rubbing her wrist, she tried to shake away the feeling that he had stained where he held her with something.

"Drink." hissed Kazama, and Aye had a feeling that he was not in the best possible mood, so she cautiously took a sip. It burned her throat, but as if her body was begging for more, she sipped all the liquid on the cup. Smirking, Kazama took back the cup and Aye poured more for him. This time, he drank it himself.

A little bit wouldn't hurt, right?

This was probably the most stupid and idiotic decision Aye had made.

She never knew that sake tasted this good. Soon enough, they were done with—not one bottle—but three bottles of sake. Aye was clearly not the most sober person around, as she felt like falling asleep right at that moment. But compared to that, Kazama seemed to be perfectly fine. Their drinking fit had been going on with none of them talking, so she felt even more bored and drowsy.

Maybe it was because she was drunk, but she had the sudden urge to break the silence.

"I heard that Chizuru rejected you!" Aye exclaimed, completely drunk. She just had to say that. That out of all the things she could've said. Why? She did not know.

But surprisingly, she didn't receive a glare or a death stare from Kazama, but a very short laugh. She couldn't tell if he was laughing at her or at something else.

Almost in an instant, Kazama was leaning towards Aye, his eyes directly on hers. She could smell the slight tinge of sake, and a scent that was so addictive. Some of his golden locks brushed against her forehead, and they seemed to be softer than she thought they would be.

"Your hair is really soft…" She murmured, quiet enough that nobody normal could hear. But he probably had. Which was definitely not good. But right now, she was too lost to think…

And she placed her lips on his.

Woah! SHOCKER! So THAT happened...

I will see you guys next Monday!