Chapter 8
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Yuki and Kaname were so amazed at all the wonderful things they saw in shop windows and the street where other wizards mingled with eachother. They held on to Kimberly's hands so they wouldn't lose her in the crowded area.
"now kids. I brought you here so you can help me with some erands. And your late birthday surprise comes later Yukki." Kimberly said.
They walked through the streets, smiling at the passing wizards and witches, ex. They stopped at a large grey building.
"first we need to stop at the bank." Kimberly said as they went inside. Kaname rose an eyebrow when he saw ugly little men with pointy ears. "Aunt Kimi. What exactly are these things?" he asked. Kimberly looked around "they're goblins. Very clever, but they are not the nicest of creatures."
She pulled him and Yuki closer "your best staying close to me" she whispered.
They stopped in front of a large desk. A white haired goblin was too busy writing things, he didn't bother to look. Kimberly cleared her throat to get his attention. He looked up from his work "what can i do for you miss Kuran?" he asked in a deep voice but it was slightly squeaky. Kimberly smiled "just here to take out some money sir." she said. The goblin noticed the children and looked down at them "and what about these little...things?" he said.
"they are children sir. NOT things, can we move on?" she asked as she gave him a key. He muttered something about `snappy lady` and led them to a car like thing. Kimberly placed Yuki on her lap and Kaname sat next to them. They passed hundreds of vaults and other goblins as the cart moved. They stopped in front of a large vault. "Vault number 617" The goblin said as he jumped out. The other three followed on. "lamp and key please" he said. Kaname handed him the lamp and Kimberly handed him over the key.
he unlocked the vault and stepped aside. Kimberly disapeared inside it for a minute or two and came back out with three small brown bags. Before she sat in the cart she handed the small goblin an envelope titled top secret in big red letter "see that this is done as soon as possible" she whispered. The cart sped away and the goblin left to do the job.
(back outside)
"I didn't like those goblin things, there scary" Yukki said. Kimberly smiled and patted her head "I said the exact same thing when I first saw them" she said. She halted in front of a colourful shop "want a sweet you two?"
They nodded eagerly and followed their aunt in the shop. She smiled at the young lady at the counter "hello Mrs snicker" Kimberly greeted softly. The old woman looked up and smiled "Kimi dear, been a while hasn't it?" she asked
"yes it has been. Meet my niece and nephew, Yuki and Kaname" she said bringing the children forward. Mrs snicker squealed and bent to their height "they are soooooooo cute! wait here" she said as she disapeared to the back of the shop
"I like her, she's really cheerful" Yuki said.
"indeed" Kimberly mumbled. Mrs snicker returned with three yellow boxes and some small boxes "here you go. It's on me" she said, handing the treats to the children.
"thank you!" they chimed.
The trio left the shop and ate their sweets "Berty botts every flavour beans?" Kaname wondered aloud, refering to the beans in the yellow box.
"they mean every flavour. There chocolate, lemon, apple and there's also, spinach, liver and alot of others." Kimi said. Kaname made a disgusted face and avoid the foul tasting ones.
They stopped infront of an old book shop. "wait inside you two, I'll be right back" Kimberly said as she vanished into the crowd. Kaname held Yuki's hand and led her inside. An old man sat at a desk smiling at them "Ah! your miss Kurans neice and nephew am I right?" he asked
Both nodded and browsed at the books. The old man gave Yuki a book about wild magic flowers and Kaname a book on mystical creatures. They heard a chap at the window.
"Yuki!" Kimberly yelled
Yuki turned and gasped "Happy late birthday!" She said, looking at the snow white owl in the cadge.
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Juri and Haruka sat quietly on the couch, staring at the falling snow.
The fire suddenly went out and moved to make a door. Kimberly and the children emerged with smiles on their faces.
"Look mama! Aunt Kimi got me an owl" She said, cooing at the owl. She had decided to name it Kessho (crystal)
"She's beautiful, Yuki. Why don't you take her downstairs" Juri said softly. Yuki nodded and took her new pet downstairs. Kimberly frowned
"how long do you intend to keep her locked up here?" she asked
Juri and Haruka sighed "we don't want her exposed to the council. We can't let have the blood life. She's so young" Juri explained
"Juri, get Kimberly out of here" Haruka suddenly said. He was staring out the window.
They looked at him "what's wrong?" Juri asked. Haruka looked towards his wife and sister with a grim look on his face "Rido is here..."