Tom and Mizore came down the stairs with luggage in hand to take the bus back to Yokai Academy. Tsurara and Mr. Shirayuki were there to see the couple off.
"Now Mizore if you have given up on Tsukune then hold onto to Tom for as long as possible. And if he tries to resist you can always freeze him dear" said Tsurara with a lighthearted smile
"I don't think that'll be necessary mother, Tom is… different. I just know" replied Mizore.
"Fine dear, just remember your duty" berated Tsurara her eyes glowing with determination "Yes mother" she replied.
"Oh, and TOM have a great year with my daughter! She's very open when you get past her cold shoulder" shouted Tsurara to Tom, who was currently packing bags.
"Yes Mrs. Shirayuki" yelled a blushing Tom. As Tom was finishing loading the last set of luggage an eerie voice came from behind. It was Mr. Shirayuki (yes he is also a pro at stalking).
"WHOAH, hello there sir, I didn't see you-"
"And you don't let your duties get in the way of my daughter. You don't have to say anything about it, but for her sake I want to know that you'll protect her from it. If you don't, hell won't be the only thing you have to worry about" he threatened as a sharp ice-dagger poked at his side.
'Sir, I promise you I will try to find a way to stop my destiny, for Mizore's sake" Tom glared.
The ice dagger protruded back into Mr. Shirayuki's pocket and he went back to his wife whom he kissed on the cheek. The bus started up and Mizore and Tom said their goodbyes to Mizore's parents and went back to the Academy.
The new semester was thick with new experiences after all the gang had gone home with Tsukune.
"Hey stalker, where have you been?" Kurumu questioned.
"Tom and I went to my home town for the break. We had fun, talked, and really connected. I can't believe I'm saying this but I really love this guy... he's just-"a slap from Kurumu interrupted Mizore in mid-sentence.
"WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!" yelled Kurumu "You don't even know him!"
"Bitch, how dare you presume to know something about a cousin you barely talk to, but since you asked…" ice claws formed ferociously around her hands "...I'm thinking about killing you."
They were both looking at each other with a thick cloud of tension when Tsukune came between them.
"Hey there you two how was your-"he stopped mouth agape as he fully realized the gravity these two raging giants produced.
Moka and Yukari followed behind Tsukune to stumble upon the battle when Yukari became the voice of reason.
"Really you two, it's not even the end of the first day and you are at each other's throats. Mizore you need to chill and Kurumu calm yo tits"
Two wash pans appeared and hit both girls on the heads which momentarily relieved the tension that plagued the air.
"I always wanted to say that to Kurumu" Yukari said eagerly.
"What's wrong? You two usually aren't so quick to gut each other" Tsukune awkwardly laughed as he picked up both girls from the ground
"Snow-bitch over there won't listen to me when I'm only trying to help her" stated Kurumu.
"I don't want to hear your lies about Tom" Mizore hurtfully said
"Wait tom?! As in -the new American transfer- Tom? Is that what you two are talking about" Moka curiously asked.
"Yes, but they are not lies, look at me Mizore" Mizore looked at Kurumu's face. "I am only trying to stop you from doing something you'll regret because Tom is the-"
"NO, just stop. Please Kurumu" Icy tears fell from the snow woman's face and clinked on the stone sidewalk. "I don't want to know, Tom is perfect. Let him stay that way (to me), because whatever it is you are trying to warn me about I want it to find out myself"
Kurumu was struggling against her better judgment to betray the denial her friend was facing, but it all seemed too cruel. Kurumu paused for a moment. Then tom walked up. He was wearing a fur lined parka with worn dark jeans and brown leather boots.
"Hey there hun." he said as he kissed Mizore on the cheek where a shade a pink slowly developed. "How was y'alls Christmas break?"
Everyone was maintained a stiff poker face after that drama bomb until Yukari burst out "Well my X-mas break was stellar we went out skiing in the mountains and it was so cool cuz I never…" Yukari could have talked forever until Tsukune said "I think all of our breaks were pretty good. Did you get to see your folks Tom?"
Kurumu glared at Tom who said" Well, no, but I spent the break with Mizore over here so it was a good change of pace if I have to say so"
Everyone talked about their break with each other, but no one forgot the fight between Kurumu and Mizore. Kurumu especially did not forget the sad expression Mizore expressed when Kurumu was only trying to help her. However, in the end, it seemed denial won the day.
"Hey Mizore the newspaper club should definitely get started on a back to school issue for the following year" Tsukune yelled as Moka, Yukari, and Kurumu were heading to the newspaper club's room.
"I'll be there, just give me a second" she said turning around to Tom with her expressionless face.
Holding Mizore close to him he questioned, "So about earlier did I walk up to something shouldn't of?"
"No dear, everything is as it should be, because I have you" she unzipped his parka
"WHOA, whoa what are you doing?!" Tom nervously questioned
"Oh stop it, I'm just trying to get a hug" she grinned as she securely fastened herself to his chest. He was still as warm as ever and she was so safe in his arms.
Parent's day was coming up and the whole school was abuzz with students as they eagerly waited to see their parents for the day. Tsukune could, once again, not have his human parents over at the infamous school for monsters.
"I'm sorry your parents can't come over. I love your mom." Moka caringly stated as she stared at a solemn Tsukune
"Oh Tsukune don't worry, your bosom buddy Kurumu will get you through this tough time" she yelled aloud burying his face in her chest. Moka could only sit there and awkwardly gaze as Kurumu seduced Tsukune with her sweater pillows.
"Will you get off of him? We have to act our best today or did you forget our parents are coming to see what, and not who, we do in school" Yukari blaring stated to get Kurumu off.
"Besides Tsukune would rather play with me and my parents today, right" the witch seductively suggested as she sidled up his side.
Tom laughed at the situation and pitied poor Tsukune. Often times he wondered how a person like him could be so lucky, but at the same time, has so much drama. However, there was a much bigger issue at the moment. The gravity of parent's day struck him. Toms face was nervous and he looked wildly out near the tunnel for something.
Why does he seem so worried, pondered Mizore?
"Hey cousin! Where is uncle, or did he know not to show his face." Mocked Kurumu
"Just shut it Kurumu, I don't need that kind of flack today. Father is a nice man, he's just…misunderstood" and as Tom finished with that word Mizore shot up with a glance. What did Tom mean by misunderstood and what did Tom's father have to do with anything?
"Mizore" Tom asked. From the bench they were sharing she turned her head to face him. Lilly petals were falling from the trees as the wind kicked up behind them.
"Yes" she replied itching with curiosity and anxiety to meet the people who birthed this amazing guy.
"My father… he is not very popular, but I love him, he's my dad ya know? And I know he loves me. So I want you to not be worried when I say don't be alarmed by his presence."
This kind of statement was puzzling and -in some form- off putting. It worried Mizore that Kurumu was always on the attack when it came to Tom's family. It was unlike her to say mean things without good reason. She may be a ditz but she wasn't some heartless harpy.
"Look whatever your problem is I'll be with you. I'm sure you have an amazing set of parents who would be ecstatic to meet mine"
"You're amazing, you know that" he said affectionately.
"Tell me more" she coyly replied.
A black car drove up and out came Tom's parents. His mother Mrs. Walker, who came out of the passenger side, was a fine looking lady with tanned skin and brown-green eyes. Her curls bounced around her face giving her an angelic visage as she stepped towards her son. Her floral sundress was complimented a pair of strap wedges. The wedges gave her a couple of inches of height but she didn't need them as the amazon-like woman was a good five inches taller than her son.
"OH MY SWEET BABY BOY" the giant cried as she charged her statue of a son. It was embarrassingly sweet how much the gargantuan woman fawned over her son: kissing his cheeks, wiping some stuff off him, correcting his outfit.
"How are you mom? It's lovely to see you so very lively after such a long trip." He said happily as he stepped closer to Mizore and away from his mother's reach (a difficult feat to say the least).
"Well to be honest we would have been here faster, and in better humors, had it not been for your father's cheapness." She said glaring back at the man who stood just outside of the driver's side of the car.
"Linda, please don't start."
Mr. Walker closed the door to reveal that he was shockingly shorter than his wife. This difference in height made the two seem an odd couple. The man was shorter than his own son. He was dressed in a black suit with a white button-down shirt that highlighted his baby-blue tie. He had slicked back brown hair on his head. His face was strong looking and very handsome. He had a strong body, becoming of a prestigious. It was clear Tom received his stature and good looks from his father. As the man walked up he held about him and aura of a man of confidence, skill, and…" *trip*
"DAMN IT" he yelled he tripped on his face.
"I thought you said he had an alarming presence. This man is a klutz." Mizore stated with an aside to Tom.
"He is he just….is….sometimes….kind of… a buffoon." He replied through his face palm.
"Oh my dear, honey, are you alright?" cried Mrs. Walker as she whipped around to treat her fallen man. "Should I get you a bandage, call the hospital, alert the authorities? You need medical attention. Doctor! Doctor!"
"She's quite dramatic, your mother" Mizore said as she faced Tom with a stupefied expression. Tom wanted to jump in a pit. His parents were totally blowing it for him.
"Light on your feet as ever, eh Lucy" said a voice from the sky. The woman descended and it turned out to be Ageha Kurono.
"No dear I'm fine, only hurt my pride." He lovingly said to his wife. "Ahhhhh Ageha, it's been too long, tell me who did your boob job. They look astoundingly real!" he joked as he got up.
"Quiet you." Mrs. Walker said as she smacked the back of her husband's head.
"Ageha, it's so nice to see you. How is your daughter, I haven't seen Kurumu since she was a little jellybelly. Did her teeth ever straighten out?" Mrs. Walker sincerely asked a warm smile spreading from ear to ear.
Mizore was holding back a chuckle here or there.
"Uhhh HELLO. I'm over here" Kurumu shouted as she heard the public berating.
"My word child! You filled out beautifully. You turned out to be such a pretty young thing, although," chuckle "your forehead is still as huge as ever. I swear you must be a genius with a cranium like that" She smiled.
Kurumu went to the corner and blocked her forehead from sight trying to repress the blow to her self-worth.
"Actually it's only full of hot air, just like her breasts" Yukari burst out joining in on the conversation Mr. Walker stood next to Mizore as they both contained their laughter. Tom was face palming a hand imprint on his skull.
"SWEET MERCY!" Mrs. Walker shouted as she looked down on the young witch who spoke. "My dear, you are a tiny thing aren't you. Bless your heart; you are the cutest boy I have ever seen"
Yukari joined Kurumu and a depressing aura surrounded them.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Walker. My name is Tsukune and this is Moka" he said with an awkward smile as he pointed to the pink haired vampire. "We are involved in the newspaper club with Kurumu, Yukari, and Mizore."
"Well it's a pleasure to meet Tommy's friends" his father replied iron gripping Tsukune's hand.
"Yes, especially if they are kin like our precious niece Kurumu. Oh, but where are my manners, who is this Mizore. I would like to meet all of my son's friends."
"Hello, I'm Mizore Shirayuki, and I'm going to have your son's babies."
Upon hearing the last seven words out of the snow witches mouth the large woman lost her senses. She swayed back and forth like a tower and collapsed.
"Mother!"
"Honey!"
"Mrs. Walker" Moka screamed as she raced to the woman who suffered a fainting spell from the shock.
"Too much?" said Mizore.