Weeks had gone by since Jin's "Drunken Irish Bash" as it had been dubbed, and after mass amounts of hangovers and lectures Rinku and Eddy had become even closer friends and were soon growing inseparable much to the joy of Carol…and the worry of the five demons.

"Nuh-uh!" Eddy laughed.

"Yeah-huh!" Rinku stared. "…So what if the Beatles are my favorite band."

"But that's like stuff my MOM listens to Rinku. Plus aren't they all dead?"

"Not all of 'em." Rinku frowned, Then again…I'm only about thirty years older than your mom…plus the Beatles are my SECOND favorite…of course I doubt you've heard of the demon group 'Blood Rituals for the Sixth Moon'

"I guess," Eddy shrugged. "Still it's kind of funny. So do you still wanna stay over tonight? Since you didn't last time?"

"Sure."

"Cool. Let me ask my Mom…MOOOOOOOOOOOM!"

"Eddy, don't yell." Carol scolded coming out of the kitchen drying her hands with a dishtowel. "Hello Rinku," She greeted. "How are your friends?"

"They're good, I think…Shishi went on a date last night and hasn't come back yet."

"Oh-um…I'm sure he's fine dear." Carol stared.

"Mom?"

"Yes, Eddy?"

"Can Rinku stay over tonight?"

"No, I'm sorry Eddy. But you both have school tomorrow." The brunette reminded.

"Aww."

"…What?" The demon blinked.

"School Rinku. Tomorrow's Monday." Carol stared her eyes widening slightly. "…You attend school don't you?"

"No." Rinku shook his head.

"…Then how are you getting an education?"

"Oh that." He shrugged. "I learn stuff from the guys."

"Your roommates home-school you?"

"Emm, well kind of, see I-" The yo-yo user was interrupted when a small beeping was heard. Rolling his eyes the child pulled out a device that looked like a small cell phone. "What?" He answered. "…Oh…that's tonight? Okay, I'm coming. Don't have a cow Touya." Rinku sighed, hanging up. "I gotta go, Mrs. Carol. I forgot we were all going out to eat tonight. See ya later Eddy."

"Bye Rinku." The human waved watching his friend, put on his shoes and head for the door.

"Goodbye Rinku. See you later." Carol frowned watching the child leave.

"So then," Jin laughed, watching the waitress bring his second beer and leave. "The blonde lass looks at the officer and says 'Aw crap this one be barefoot too!' Ahaha"

Suzuka groaned placing his forehead in his hands. "…You do realize there is a difference in being blonde and being a blonde, right Jin."

"Of course Suzu." The red head smiled, watching the blonde take a sip of his water. "…Which one are you?" He giggled watching the demon slightly choke on his drink.

"Watch it Jin." Touya scolded. "He is the designated driver tonight."

"Speaking of which." Rinku interrupted. "When do I get my driving lesson?"

"Oh-um" Suzuka shrugged, looking at the others.

"How old does your Human ID say you are, little buddy?" Chu asked, taking a sip of his Fosters.

"Thirteen."

"And how old do you have to be to practice driving?" Touya stared.

"…Fifteen."

"Sorry." The ice master shook his head. "Look on the bright side, it's only a decade or two until you'll look like a human teenager."

"Toy's right lad." Jin smiled. "When I was your age I grew like a weed…and then I stopped." He smiled.

Rinku frowned, "It's not fair…We're stuck in this world for the next couple of years, and I can't do half the things I can do in the Makai…I mean it's nice here and all, it's just weird. Everyone here is almost younger than me yet they look twice as old."

"Well that's the human curse and the demon's advantage." Suzuka shrugged. "We're better off Rinku, you can't change that."

"I never said I wanted to, quit changing my words around!"

The older demons paused staring at the younger one.

"…Sorry." Rinku mumbled, biting into a potato skin.

"It's alright lad," Chu smiled, clapping the youth on the back. "Guess we forgot to warn you about the mood swings you storm through at this age."

Suzuka frowned, putting down his fork, "Speaking of mood swings, has anyone heard from Shishi?"

The blue-haired demon smiled, putting a star next to his date's name in the 'little black book'. He had arrived home half an hour ago, to shower and change, and was now about to head over to the restaurant to meet his roommates.

Stepping onto the porch the Tengu was about to transform and fly the distance when the scent of a human halted his transformation.

"Who's there?" The samurai called turning around.

"Oh, …Shishi-right?" Carol waved, walking up towards the 'young man'. "I was hoping to run into one of you boys."

"…Eddy's not here." The Tengu stated, anxious to leave.

"Oh I know." Carol smiled, walking up to the man. "Actually I was hoping to talk to one of you boys about Rinku."

"Oh." Shishi shrugged. "Whatever he did, I'll see that he's punished for it."

"Oh no!" Carol waved. "Rinku is a joy to have over…Actually I had some questions about his education…I understand he doesn't attend regular school."

"Oh, well" The blue-haired demon crossed his arms. "Um…we appreciate your concern but Rinku is doing just fine with home tutoring."

"Home tutoring?"

"Yes. We hired a special tutor from…our country, and she comes by once a month with Rinku's assignments that he works on and completes, and gives back to her the following month. If he has any questions we help him." He shrugged. Though 'we' usually met Suzuka, Touya, and himself seeing as they had received similar tutoring at Rinku's age.

"Oh, and do you think Rinku benefits from such tutorage?"

Shishi shrugged. "He's doing quite well. He's already fluent in three languages."

The woman's eyes widened. "At his age! That's incredible…though I have to wonder, with his high education…doesn't that leave his social skills a bit restricted? Children need to interact with other children their own age."

The Tengu rolled his eyes, desperately wanting to get away from the human. If only you knew your child was an infant compared to Rinku's age. "Well he has friends for that, plus he's around us everyday, and as annoying as that is for me, well he benefits more being around us than…other people."

"I'm sure you think that…but perhaps Rinku should try regular school for a year, with his high intellect that you've mentioned he may be grades above the rest…Who knows, he could be attending college very shortly."

"Look," The samurai glared, trying to control his temper, as he hadn't taken the concealment potion that day. "As fascinating as this has been, believe me when I say, Rinku is doing just fine with the education method we have picked for him…Why don't you try being a tad more concerned with your own business, and stay out of ours. Something you couldn't possibly understand being who you are…Now if you'll excuse me I'm late meeting the others."

"Well! With an attitude like that it's amazing to me how Rinku has any manners whatsoever! I was just trying to give you some friendly advice as a mother, I have raised two children, and think I know what might be best for a boy like Rinku, but maybe I am wrong. Just as I was wrong assuming a young man like you would know to respect your elders!"

"Elders?" Shishi glared. I have clothing older than you! "Well if you feel that strongly with your beliefs, maybe Rinku shouldn't hang around at your home anymore. We certainly wouldn't want him to pick up any of YOUR bad manners. A nosey- busy-body human woman, with her head so far up her ass she can't see how empty-headed she is about matters she has no knowledge in."

"I-I!" The brunette stared furious, mouth opening and closing trying to form words to defend herself before finally pivoting on her foot and heading home. "Don't expect to see my child over here again!" She yelled over her shoulder before disappearing down the road.

The demons shook his head, flipping his hair over his shoulder. "Two smelly humans down…millions to go." Sighing the Tengu transformed, hurrying to meet his friends more out of hunger now than tardiness.

Hi I know I've been MIA on a lot of stories. I still want/need to finish Citizen of Both Worlds, but this one is easier to update because it isn't as 'heavy' on me writing wise. I'm also in the process of moving this month, and with the holidays I'm also trying to set aside time to see my folks, move into my new apartment, and get a new job. I had to take time away from school, sigh, much to the disappointment of everyone but myself family wise…but I think everyone needs to know WHAT they want to do before they go to do it…Anyone else get that concept? Hmm? Oh well I wont bore you guys with my excuses and personal life. I hope this chapter was up to your standards of entertainment at least. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review, at least that way I know you guys WANT me to update. Until next time,

Siren