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"So, then Lady Oyakata told me we should make a name for ourselves in the human world as well. Thus I thought we'd start a newspaper company. I know we have this hotel, but it's only one hotel." Tsukune said one morning.
Kokoa smirked, "We could also invest in stock markets. I mean we know which ones fail and which ones strive."
Tsukune laughed at her mastermind plan, "Yeah, we could do that too."
Ever since visiting the Shuzen's the atmosphere around them had gotten lighter. It was almost like it brought them closer. They seemed to joke more and laugh without having to think about it. So much weight had been lifted off their shoulders. Kokoa didn't remember but Tsukune had also spoken and cried with her.
They felt more alive. But they both knew it wasn't enough to fully satisfy them. To love, to live, to breathe, to let down some of the walls that were built still weren't enough to fulfill them. For now, though, they'd be content with it. Ageha and Kurumu was there common ground and they could all act like a loving family with them. Kokoa had taken him to the Snow Priestess, but it was mostly chatting between Kokoa and her.
Yet again, it was the same way Kokoa felt with Lady Oyakata. Tsukune and Lady Oyakata chatted while Kokoa sat there and dozed off.
"We should get started," Kokoa said, "That's a lot of work. Geez, bringing the Ayashi and Human worlds together takes a lot of power."
"But we seem to be doing a great job," Tsukune said.
Kokoa nodded in agreement, "Quickly too."
"Alright, well, why don't I get started with the stock market?" Tsukune offered, "Since, I know you are going to be picky with the place."
"But we'll both agree on what to write on the paper?" Kokoa glared.
Tsukune chuckled, "Of course. It will have to be an Ayashi section and human section. Naturally each side will be curious about what the other side has to say, but that's a long part away. We have to find people to hire, advertisements to get our paper started, goodness paper, all the legal paperwork, and all the news and time we are going to have to find."
Kokoa huffed, "That is a lot of work."
Tsukune nodded, "We better start."
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It took a total of two weeks just to get one fourth of the way. Tsukune had already finished with the stock market. That took three days. While Tsukune did that, Kokoa had found a perfect place. She got all the legal documents done on both the Ayashi and Human side that took quite a while and patients to do. The Ayashi side was easier, considering they only had one other newspaper.
The whole project was complete in two months. The paper work was finally done, eager employees were hired, they had finally decided on a name for the newspaper, they got all the supplies needed for a newspaper firm, and there first paper would come out in two days.
"Whoa," Ageha said with a smile, "That sounds like hard work."
"Yeah," Tsukune said taking a sip of the lemonade, "Kokoa wants to run it as president since I have other stuff to do, but that just leaves the Hotel lonely."
Ageha had figured since the first time she met the siblings that they were rich. (A/N: Remember at the bar Kokoa called Tsukune big brother.) She had never realized that they could be so rich, though. To invest in the stock market was risky business as well, but they seemed to know exactly what to do and profit.
"Oh, is that so?" She asked as she sat down at the table with Tsukune.
Kokoa was playing with Kurumu. Kokoa was playing a vicious vampire and Kurumu was playing the hero that was taking her down.
Tsukune rubbed the back of his neck, "So, Kokoa and I were wondering, if maybe you'd like to run it for us?"
Ageha looked at him with a blank expression.
"You'll be paid double of what you work at the bar." Kokoa said, "Plus, it's a simple task, just go in and check on the workers. Help if you need to resolve some problems."
"Oh, and Kurumu can come if she wants!" Tsukune said with a smile, "We set up this daycare kind of things for little kids. It's for both employees and visitors."
"Yeah and if not, Kurumu can stay in our room." Kokoa shrugged, "She can play with Tsukune's dolls."
"Action figures," Tsukune corrected, "Action figures that they won't-erg, might not make again."
Kokoa laughed, "Stupid boys."
"You want me to work at the hotel." Ageha asked.
"Only if you want to." Tsukune said.
Kokoa held Kurumu in a hug, "If it would be easier, you and Kurumu could move in to a room."
"Whoa," Ageha wasn't really sure what to say other than, "Yes, I'd love that. Thank you."
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"Boss!" Two voices called out.
Kokoa gestured for the human man and ayashi woman to come in. She told them to sit and offered them something to drink. She told the ayashi to speak first.
"All over the realms people are buying the newspaper and are generally interested!" She said.
The man looked confused at the statement but said, "Our newspaper is the buzz around cities and small towns."
Kokoa smiled, "Amazing, thank you both! We could really bring the worlds together."
The woman smiled at her boss, "We could, possibly."
The man thought she meant the different continents and agreed as well.
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"It was a long shot, but we have followers!" Kokoa cheered.
Tsukune laughed, "You know, I am really happy about this, but we still have things pending."
"Hmm?" Kokoa looked at him confused, "Like what?"
"The headmaster, for one," Tsukune sighed, "We have Mafias asking for us, we haven't gone to see Lady Oyakata for quiet sometime and she said she had great news, and the most important one fairytail."
Kokoa rolled her eyes, "You are such a buzz kill! If we convince everyone that humans and Ayashi aren't so different then Fairytail will disband."
Tsukune shook his head, "Don't be too sure."
"Whatever," Kokoa rolled her eyes, "You go visit Lady Oyakata and I'll visit the Snow Priestess. She said she wanted me to meet someone."
"Together, even if we are apart?" Tsukune extended his hand.
Kokoa reached for his hand, "Yeah, yeah, we are a team."
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'Wasting your time with this nonsense? Who gives a damn about coexistence anymore? Revenge, blood, and death that is what you truly crave. Why are you waiting?'
Tsukune awoke with growl. He knew that's what he wanted, but he had to restrain himself.
'Why? Moka and the others are already dead, you need not to prove or protect anyone.'
He was here to fix that. He would create a world that was better for them.
'And you?'
He'd get his vengeance on the leader of Fairytail soon enough. He'd be patient for now.
'Will you let me consume you when the time comes and she in front of us?'
Yes. He would. He would allow her to be killed by the beast within him.
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