The morning seemed tense, no one said much as Yama lead the group through the forest and toward the village.
"It's just up here..." Yama told the group; the first words spoken that monring.
"Let's just get this over with..." Kazuko sighed as he crossed his arms.
"Idiot, do you not remember what I said?" Hibiki asked. "This is much more difficult then just 'let's get this done'. It takes a lot of time to actually even find your way in."
Kazuko growled as he nodded. "I know that..."
"Then lead the way, buddy." Hibiki hissed.
Kazuko resisted the urge to tackle Hibiki as he threw his arm around Keiko's shoulder. "Ready for this, Keiko?" He asked with a smirk.
Keiko looked at him blankly. "Sure?"
Kazuko sighed; his own attempt to cheer himself up, failed. "You're no fun..." He mumbled.
"Are you going to lead or not?" Hibiki asked Kazuko as he stopped in his tracks.
Kazuko stopped as well. He turned and narrowed his eyes on Minako who hid behind Hibiki. "I've never been here before, why would I want to lead?"
Hibiki closed his eyes and sighed. "Let's go." Hibiki stated and began to lead the group west. When they came across two tall tree's with two lit candle lights, Hibiki simply smiled. "And now the fun begins." Hibiki laughed and stepped through the 'gate'.
Minako stood back with the others in awe. She nervously stepped back as she looked up at Yama.
"Well, at least he knows where he is going..." Yama said with a sigh as he stepped through the 'gate'.
"Sometimes Hibiki acts ridiculous!" Keiko shook her head an followed through. When she reached the other side her eyes widened in disbellief.
Quickly, the others followed after Keiko.
"So, this is the difficult part." Hibiki turned to face the group.
"What is this?" Satomi interrupted as she looked around at the change of scenery. The tranquil forests of green, sunshine and cute animal noises became a twisted scene as from a nightmare. Everything had turned dark as ice and snow covered everything. Silence filled the space as small lights only illuminated certain places.
Minako felt uneasy as she looked around; the area reminded her of the nightmares she had anytime she slipped into a deep sleep.
"As I said, The Fountain Village has a very deceitive name. It sounds like a nice place to vacation at but it's a twisted version of the Mist Village." Hibiki replied to Satomi.
Minako shuddered. "I don't like this..." She had fallen asleep the night before and had a 'bad' dream about it.
"Just keep close to each other." Hibiki turned and began to head down the middle path out of three given.
Minako ran up and grabbed Hibiki's hand. "H-Hibiki... I-I really don't feel good about this place..." She whispered, her voice wavering.
"I don't like it either, but this is our mission." Hibiki replied.
Minako nodded. "I-I know..." Her grip on his hand tightened. "I love you..." She whispered again.
"I love you too." Hibiki said and held her closely.
As they walked further ahead, a wall of ice came across their path. Hibiki nodded upwards as he jumped up and over the ice wall. The others made quick to follow and they began to continue down the path. When they walked for a while, they came to a place that split off into several directions.
"Are you sure you remember exactly where to go?" Keiko asked Hibiki.
Hibiki nodded. "Of course."
He pointed in the direction to his left and began to head down that path. They walked down endless pathes for what seemed like forever when they suddenly came to what seemed like a deadend.
"You lie, you have no idea where you are." Kazuko hissed.
"Shut up and wait." Hibiki stated.
"Waiting..." Kazuko said sarcastically.
"Silently." Hibiki hissed.
It seemed like forever to the group when they felt something shift. Finally, Hibiki turned and began to head down the path from which they came, but the path became pitch dark. "I've never had to enter this village with others who've never been here, so hold on to one another." Hibiki stated.
Minako held Hibiki tighter as she felt Satomi take her other hand. Satomi took Yama's hand while Yama grabbed onto Keiko. With a growl, Kazuko finally took Keiko's hand as the six of them traveled further.
Hibiki closed his eyes as he walked by memory the path that he was made to memorize when he was thirteen. He walked a few steps ahead, and turned to walk diagonally to the right. "There is another wall here, so as soon as you get over it, continue to hold onto each other. Hibiki quickly made it over the wall, followed by the others. When they reassembled hands, Hibiki suddenly felt that there was an extra body present.
"We're almost there," Hibiki said, "but now that we're close we'll have to be quiet. There are guards even amongst this darkness."
"So ah, who is holding my hand?" Kazuko asked nervously.
"Idiot, we can't really see who is holding whose hands." Keiko stated.
Kazuko growled. "I know that..."
"It could be anyone, then." Keiko said and rolled her eyes.
"Quiet, everyone." Hibiki ordered as they walked along the memorized path. 'There is someone amongst us that is mocking us. There is six of us, and if done orderly while jumping over that wall, then w should be in the same order.' Hibiki came to a stop and quietly whispered into Minako's ear. "Stay right here and don't move one inch."
Minako squeezed Hibiki's hand before saying, "Alright."
Hibiki let go of Minako's hand and quietly moved back one person at a time, counting until he got to Kazuko.
"Hibiki?" Keiko asked, confused as to why they were stopped.
At the last second Hibiki pounced at the person on the very end, ripping the person and Kazuko's hands apart as he tackled and pinned that person to the ground. "Who are you?"
An errie female laughter filled the air. "I'm surprised you could find your way this far in this village." She whispered in a seductive tone.
"I've been here before." Hibiki stated plainly. "Now state who you are."
"Your voice is so... handsome sounding... got a girlfriend, sweetheart?" The female asked with the same purr in her voice.
Minako flinched at the front of the group as she listened.
"What's it to you? I'm asking who you are. The proper introduction is to ask who I am, not whether I am single or not."
"True. My name is Reina Fernu, and you are?" She asnwered.
Hibiki couldn't help but began to chuckle. "Reina...?"
"Hm? Laughing...? You must know me, but I'd remember a voice as wonderful as yours."
"I was only thirteen." Hibiki chuckled again.
"Thirteen? Hm... So, three years ago. Nope, no memory."
"Hotaka?" Hibiki mentioned his master's name.
Reina flinched beneath Hibiki. "Hiroshimo?"
"Indeed."
Reina's laughter echoed again. "It's been a while."
"It has been. Now, are we going to have to fight in this darkness, or will you allow my team and I to continue on our way?"
There was a moment of silence before Hibiki was thrown aside by something. Reina's laughter traveled upwards as she seemed to be leaving. "Oh my dear friend, I will leave now, but you will see me later."
"I'll be anticipating our reunion." Hibiki said sarcastically. "Now where is my team?"
Minako looked in the direction of Hibiki's voice. "Over here?"
"Great." Hibiki said as he turned up behind Minako and grabbed her hand.
"Who was that?" Minako asked as she tightened her hand on Hibiki's.
"Didn't you mention Fernu before?" Yama asked from behind Hibiki.
"I'm glad you met her voice." Hibiki said and began to lead the group forwards again.
"Ah... that doesn't asnwer my question... or Minako's." Yama stated.
"I can't explain that kind of girl." Hibiki chuckled. "Just beware to both you and I, Yama, since we're both in relationships, try and avoid her."
"Wh-what do you mean by that?" Yama asked nervously, his grip now tightening on Keiko's hand.
"If Reina doesn't seduce you and kill you, I would imagine Keiko would kill you."
Yama nodded. "I can agree with that..."
"S-So she is hot then?" Kazuko asked suddenly.
"She seduces to kill. She draws in her victim and when they have no idea what's happening she kills them. So beware."
Kazuko shuddered. "Then why didn't she kill me right away?"
"Did she seduce you?" Hibiki asked.
"W-Well, no." Kazuko answered.
"Then she wasn't going to kill you. As soon as she starts throwing herself at you, or flirting, or any kind of seduction, she's looking to kill."
Minako tugged on Hibiki's hand. "Don't fall for her tricks... please."
Hibiki chuckled deeply. "I know her tricks. I've known her for a while."
"So, she was trying to kill you then, right?" Kazuko asked. "I mean, she was flirting with you."
"She was flirting, but I am able to ignore it."
"Heh, what about from Minako, ignore her too?" Kazuko teased.
"Minako...flirting?" Hibiki began to chuckle. "She doesn't need to flirt."
Minako leaned against Hibiki as a smile came over her lips.
Kazuko found himself laughing but quickly caught himself.
"Forgetting about that girl for the moment, how much longer are we stuck in the dark?" Yama asked.
"Depends." Hibiki shrugged.
"On...?" Yama asked.
"On whether or not it is going to be as difficult as before."
Yama sighed. "You are just going in circles to me..."
"Circles are what I like." Hibiki laughed.
Minako couldn't help but to giggle.
"Does it make you feel better to turn this way?" Hibiki took a prependicular turn to the east.
"I don't care where we go, I'm just saying I don't like walking in the dark." Yama said with a sigh.
"Me neither." Hibiki agreed with a firm nod. Suddenly a presence caught Hibiki's attention and he picked up his pace to a jog. "There is a guard somewhere around here, so be quiet."
Everyone shut up as they contined to be dragged along. It wasn't long before the entire group could hear footsteps of three seperate bodies chasing them. Just as the three were gaining on them, Hibiki did a quick U-turn and started to head up what seemed like stairs. "Try not to trip." Hibiki laughed.
"Having issues, Hiroshimo?" Reina's voice echoed above them.
"Don't stop us, Reina. You know it's improper for a woman to stop a run away man." Hibiki chuckled as he hit the landing and turned to the right, running along and turning to the left.
Reina still seemed to be following them. "I am aware of how proper, or improper it is, but I can't help but to want a pieice of the boy hanging at the back of your group..."
"And you better not pursue such a younger man."
"Younger? Hm... I like them young." She purred.
"Haven't you heard of innocence?"
"Yes, but do I seem like a girl who cares?"
"Can this please wait until I find that stupid light?" Hibiki growled. "You know just as I do how frustrating it is to run around in this...weather."
Reina laughed. "Would you like me to take you all there? I know the fellow villagers are right behind you, I have no problem taking you right out of here, you know I can."
"If I agree, you'd make me obligated to return a favor."
"Not a favor, a present. I want the boy at the back of your line."
Kazuko felt a shiver run of up spine.
"I refuse." Hibiki stated and took a sharp turn, quickly opening a door and running ahead once again. They were able to lose the pursuers as they quietly ran ahead. Finally, Hibiki came to a stop as they entered into a small lit area. Before them were gigantic doors that stood twenty feet tall.
"I told you we didn't need your help, Reina." Hibiki murmured. He stared at the doors for a moment before smirking. "You going to come out now that there is light?"
Her laughter echoed again. "Maybe, you my just faint from my beauty though."
"I'm already over it." Hibiki laughed.
"Over it, meaning what?" Her voice asked, sounding almost hurt.
"Meaning you look beautiful where I can't see you. Now come on out and let's have this reunion quickly." Hibiki stated.
Reina sighed as she walked out of the darkness. She was a fairly tall woman, her eyes grey with black rings, and her strawberry blonde hair came to her thighs. She wore a fished net tube top and a short grey skirt. She smirked as she looked at Hibiki intently.
"My, how you have grown, Hiroshimo." She purred as she rested her hand on her hip.
Minako growled at the sight of the woman.
Hibiki pulled Minako behind himself. "And I see that you're still the same."
Reina stared blankly at Hibiki. "And you're still a smartass."
"I get that a lot." Hibiki shrugged.
"So, what reason do you have in the Fountain Village, better not be the same reason as me."
"Knowing you, it probably is. The only difference is that you probably want him for yourself."
Reina hissed at Hibiki. "Figures... can't you ever do something differnt from me?"
Hibiki shrugged. "Minako and I were just previously on a mission to kill Koro Tiniko that ended up with Hotaka dead. There, something different."
Reina laughed. "Don't lie, no way is that old fart dead."
"How do you figure that I am able to love whom I want and to think how I want, to act as I wish?"
Reina looked from Hibiki to Minako who stood behind him. "What, is that pepsqueak the one you 'love'?"
"What can I say? She's different from all the others; including you." Hibiki shrugged.
"Hm... different as in she doesn't know how to really love someone?" She smirked as her eyes fell on Kazuko. "My, you are even more handsome in the light."
"He's taken." Keiko stated.
"The red head?" Reina asked, confused.
Keiko nodded in response before giving her an evil look.
"So... the blonde as well?"
"Yupp." Keiko smirked. "Both of them are taken."
"Hm... I can tell on the look of his face that he is not taken." Reina stated, pointing toward Kazuko.
Keiko shook her head and wrapped her arms around his torso, leaning her head on his shoulder.
"Prove to me he is yours, girl, kiss him." Reina's eyes narrowed on the two as a smirk fell over her lips.
Keiko gave the woman a confident smile and turned to plant a kiss on Kazuko's cheek.
"Lips, idiot." Reina growled. "Or else, I will claim him mine."
Kazuko flinched as he felt his heart pound in his chest. 'Keiko, don't you dare!'
Yama stared intently to see what his girlfriend would do.
"We're not that far?" Keiko said.
Reina shrugged. "Fine, have it your way." She lifted her hand, about to say something when Hibiki cut her off.
"Don't mess with my team, Reina." He said.
Reina let her hand fall to her side as she laughed. "You cannot control me, Hiroshimo. I do as I wish."
"As do I, but do you see me killing you?"
Reina's eyes narrowed. "You cannot kill me, you know what I can do."
"I've been gone for three years, Reina... you don't know what I can do."
"I'd be more scared of that tall blonde coming after me than you, Hiroshimo..."
Hibiki narrowed his eyes and moved to stand beside Keiko and Kazuko. "Let's compromise. You know Keiko is not interested in Kazuko, that he is single. So, how about we say that until we reach the guy, Kazuko stays with us. As soon as the guy is free to come back to Konoha, we'll decide whether you can have him then."
Reina listened carefully. "I do not agree. I must take that man with me, not you guys. And, that handsome boy you call Kazuko, will come to me willingly, garenteed."
"I wouldn't doubt it, but don't you remember what your father had told you on that very night of our special occasion?"
Reina growled. "How dare you remind me!"
"You want to be father's precious girl, don't you? Better not make him angry."
Minako shuddered at the thought of her father. Reina noticed this and played with it. "Seems your precious girl has daddy issues."
"Seems like your own precious self has some life issues."
Reina growled as she lifted her hand. "Midori!" From the ground sprouted a giant green vine. A second one also grew and Reina jumped on top of it. "I'm done talking with you!" She yelled at Hibiki.
"It's about time." Hibiki chuckled.
Reina growled as she yelled, "Midori!" a second time, her hand pointing toward Kazuko. The vine rushed toward Kazuko to grab him when suddenly Keiko instantly threw herself infront of Kazuko. Reina pulled the vine toward her, she chuckled at the girl thrashing underneath the grip of her jutsu.
"Wanna be the hero, eh?" Reina asked Keiko.
"I don't have to want." Keiko squirmed.
"Put her the hell down!" Yama yelled, throwing a kunai in Reina's direction.
A vine blocked the weapon as she laughed. "How about this, Hiroshimo? We do a trade... you bring me Amino, and I'll give you this pathetic girl back!"
"Yama!" Keiko screamed as the vine tightened around her. Her voice weakened and her movements slowed down. "Ya...ma..." Keiko barely whispered.
Yama clenched his jaw as he watched Keiko weaken. "Hibiki!" He screamed in anger and concern.
"She will not kill her." Hibiki assured Yama. "But if she won't, her father will." Hibiki narrowed his eyes at Reina.
"Screw that!" Yama yelled.
Reina laughed. "Calm down, blondie! I will not harm her as long as I get Amino. I am far from home anyway..."
Yama shook his head. He quickly kenlt down on one knee as he placed his hands together. "Shadow-neck binding!"
A shadow reached out toward Reina. Her eyes widened as she tried to dodge it, moving herself higher and out of range.
"Dammit!" Yama yelled in frustration as he threw another kunai toward Reina, who was still out of range.
"Some boyfriend." Reina chuckled. "Just do my deal and she will be yours once again."
"Yama..." Keiko weakly spoke.
Hibiki reached out to hold Yama back. "We'll get her back."
Minako sighed deeply as she stepped forward. "Keiko..." She whispered before turning to face Hibiki. She smiled brightly at him, hoping he'd know what she was thinking.
"Minako has an idea." Hibiki stated blankly and laughed.
"Wh-what could she do?" Yama asked Hibiki.
"A lot more than you expect. What you saw that night, is only do to her unstability. You should see her using her actual abilities." Hibiki smiled proudly.
Minako giggled before facing Reina. She closed her eyes breathing out deeply before making several hand signs. "Wind Style: Wind cutter!" She yelled. A gust of wind appeared from no where and headed upwards toward Reina and Keiko.
"No!" Reina screamed as at the last second she tried to escape.
Minako sent the jutsu right toward the vines, cutting both the one Reina was standing on and the one Keiko was trapped by. Yama rushed and caught Keiko in his arms before she fell. Reina quickly made a new vine and sprouted off. Minako fell to her knees, gripping the scar from the previous day as she smiled weakly. "I-I did it..." She mumbled, almost joyed.
"Keiko! Please, tell me you're alright!" Yama shook Keiko, careful not to hurt her.
"Yama?" Keiko smiled weakly with her eyes closed.
Yama pulled Keiko closer into his arms as he hugged her tightly. "You're alright..."
Keiko tried to laugh, but it ended in a wince. "She's mean."
"Who, Reina? Duh." He answered, moving to look at Keiko.
"I love you." Keiko whispered.
Yama smiled. "I love you too Keiko, so much."
"So much..." Keiko said weakly and pulled her arm up to her forehead. "Farewell, world."
"Wh-what? Keiko!" Yama growled at her roll play.
"Heh. Joking." Keiko sat up and wrapped her arms around Yama's neck. "I'm sorry to make you worry."
Yama sighed deeply. "If you didn't, then I would say that you're sick." He laughed before locking his lips to hers.
Keiko blushed lightly and burried her face into Yama's coat once he pulled away.
Kazuko sighed deeply. "I need a girlfriend..."
"No thanks." Satomi cleared her throat and looked around the area awkwardly.
Kazuko shook his head. "I didn't mean you, Satomi..." He said before laughing nervously.
"Am I not good enough for you?" Satomi scoffed.
Kazuko blushed at her change in attitude. "N-No! I-I mean... yes... I mean... oh no..."
Satomi bursted into laughter and nonchalantly reached over to poke Kazuko's side. "You're hilarious you know."
Kazuko tried to compose himself as he took a small step back. "I-I know..." He asnwered with a grin.
"Thank you, Minako." Keiko murmured with her face pushed against Yama's coat.
Minako found herself smiling as she nodded. "I-I can't believe I stayed stable during that..." She mumbled to herself as she looked at the ground she was sitting on.
"And thank you for caring, Yama." Keiko said and turned to look up at him. "I know you love me."
Yama gave a small nod as he looked away. "W-Well, I try..."
"You don't give yourself enough credit." Hibiki said to Yama.
"Hm... for what?" Yama asked Hibiki.
"It's not easy to suddenly know the solutions when someone you love is at risk. Especially when you don't know much about the oponent."
Minako stood up and walked over to Keiko and Yama. "See Keiko, you don't need to be jealous of me... Yama loves you as much as Hibiki loves me." She gave a small smile.
Keiko stared at Minako for a moment before looking at Yama. "I guess." Keiko said and lowered her face. "I'm sorry, Yama."
"For what? It's not like you kissed Kazuko." Yama said with a laugh.
"What would you have done if I did?" Keiko gasped dramatically.
Yama shrugged. "No idea, but I really don't want to try it..."
"You're so passive." Keiko frowned.
Yama shrugged. "Sorry?"
Keiko sighed and climbed to her feet. "Let's just get this mission finished."
Kazuko ran over and hugged Keiko tightly. "I'm glad you're okay!" Then he pulled away and hit her lightly on the arm. "How dare you get in the way?"
"You wanted to go with her?" Keiko stared blankly at her friend.
Kazuko laughed nervously. "N-No... but better me than you..."
"She seduces to kill...you think she would have seduced me?" Keiko laughed. "I'm only attracted to one guy."
Kazuko laughed. "Death by seduction may not be that bad..." He smirked.
"You wouldn't like it her way." Hibiki stated.
Kazuko laughed again as he scratched his head. "Yeah, you're probably right... besides... I already like someone..."
"You? Like someone?" Keiko burstd into laughter. "You're good! Oh, you are good. Alright, let's get this mission done now that I'm all pumped up again due to Kazuko's...feelings."
Kazuko growled at Keiko. "What, you think I'm incapable to love?"
"Sorry, buddy...I'm already taken. I was only playing along with that Reina chick so that you wouldn't have been kidnapped."
Kazuko rolled his eyes. "I'm not talking about you, idiot."
"I was only kidding too." Satomi laughed nervously, a faint blush covering her cheeks.
Kazuko turned is back to the group. "Can we go now, Hibiki?"
"Kazuko has a crush~" Keiko chanted.
Kazuko lowered his head in defeat. "And Keiko is pregnant with Yama's child."
"What!" Yama yelled nervously as he looked at Keiko with wide eyes.
"Really, Yama? Seriously...when were either of us naked in the same room?"
Yama laughed nervously. "Riiight! We never did it.. kay, I got it now!"
Keiko rolled her eyes. "Your parents never spoken to you I guess."
Yama growled. "No, but Kakashi did. I could do you-"
"Stop it!" Minako yelled, cutting Yama off from finishing his sentence. Her cheeks were red at the thought of her and Hibiki. "Can we please just go now?"
Hibiki began to chuckle, and his chuckle grew into a laugh.
"Kakashi...What?" Keiko dropped to her knees and hid her reddened face. "Ahh..."
"And I've read his Make-Out Paradise!" Yama stated, proudly.
"You said you were never interested in those!"
Yama shrugged. "I'm not, but it doesn't mean that I was never curious."
Keiko grunted.
"I could show you what I know." Yama said with a laugh; he loved teasing Keiko.
"Alright, time to go!" Keiko said and stood up, heading to the gigantic doors. "How do we open these?"
Yama rested his hands on Keiko's shoulders. "Admit it, you love me, everything about me."
"Open sesame!" Keiko shouted nervously.
The door remained shut.
Minako laughed outwardly at Keiko. "Doors don't like you either!"
"Hibiki." Keiko whimpered. "Open these doors!"
Minako hugged Hibiki tightly, his arms locked at his sides. "I don't want him to help you."
Keiko turned away and looked awkwardly up at Yama while she scratched the back of her neck. "Can you open the doors?"
Yama laughed. "Hibiki is the only one who knows how."
Keiko frowned. "Stop being mean."
"I'm not! You're just embaressed at what I could do to you." Yama teased again.
Keiko looked away in embarassment. "Yu all are just ganging up on me."
"I'm not, but I could!" Kazuko said with a smirk.
"Not you too!" Keiko shouted. "You Satomi-lover!"
Satomi blushed once again. "No one said anything about any of that. The situation is on you and Yama."
Kazuko nodded in agreement, trying to hide is blush.
Minako smiled up at Hibiki. "I'm having fun."
"I'm glad." Hibiki smiled gently and chuckled.
"You're glad that she's having fun while you all are working together to let Yama torture me?" Keiko shouted as she backed up against the gigantic doors.
Minako giggled. "It would appear that way." She looked up at Hibiki again and kissed his cheek.
Keiko frowned at her group. "This is not fair at all."
"Fair? Missions are never fair." Yama stated with a laugh.
"And your mission is to torture me?" Keiko asked.
"Course not, it's just fun!" Kazuko said with a laugh.
"Eheheheh. You al are hilarious." Keiko sai sarcastically.
"We try." Yama laughed.
Keiko frowned at Yama again.
"Keep frowning and you'll become older quicker." Minako giggled.
"Then Yama won't torture me anymore."
"Wrong~"
Keiko's one eye widened and her mouth fell open.
"I'll love you no matter how you look." Yama said with another laugh.
"That's not what I was referring to." Keiko murmured quietly.
Yama laughed. "Oh! I get it... well you don't need to be older... I can now."
"Can now what?" Keiko asked in confusion.
Yama opened his mouth to answer when Kazuko covered it. "He is saying he can get in bed with you!" Kazuko answered with a grin.
Keiko slipped around Yama and Kazuko and made her way quickly to Hibiki. "Please open the dooorss!"
Minako laughed as she hugged Hibiki tighter.
"Can I open the doors now?" Hibiki asked with a laugh.
Minako appeared to be in thought. "I dunno, can you?"
"Not if you keep me this way." Hibiki shrugged.
"You could escape if you really wanted, I'm not hugging you that tight." Minako giggled.
"Well, I think we've wasted enough time and I'm pretty sure Reina has probably made her way to Amino by now."
Minako pouted as she let go of Hibiki. "Fine... but I was having fun..."
Hibiki left Minako's arms and walked to the middle of the lit area, bowing to one knee and placing his finger tips lightly against the grounds surface. He murmured a few words to himself as he concentrated on moving the doors open. The rest of the group moved away from the doors as they slowly rumbled fully opened.
"Yes!" Keiko shouted and ran to pas through the doorway.
Minako hugged Hibiki tightly. "You're so awesome!"
Hibiki scratched the back of his neck. "Thank you.'
Minako kissed Hibiki quickly before chasing after Keiko; taking down Reina seemed to have put her in a good mood.