Thanks a lot for the reviews tsu-tsu and Joe! Writing a story focusing on Lapis was actually something I always wanted to do, since she is one of my favorite characters. I hope you like this chapter and please review!

Note: In my fic Ayumi didn't die. But because her home was destroyed and her clone Mayumi refused living with her she is now living together with the Kannagi's.

Kazuma Pov

She gave me a confused look.

"You must be tried, let's rest for now."I suggested.

"Yeah I am worn out..."

"You didn't bring any sleepwear, did you?"

What kind of stupid question did I ask her? As if she knew she would have to stay somewhere else. Well in that case I will give her some of my clothes.

"No." she replied emotionless.

Darn. I atleast expected some change of her expression by that silly question, but never mind.

I walked towards my closet and pulled out a white t-shirt.

"Will you be fine with just this?" I asked, looking at her.

"Yes." She answered.

"Okay..." I replied as I threw the t-shirt on the bed.

She undressed herself without telling me to look away! Hmmm...this was actually nice...but...well it just isn't right to do something like that. I turned away to give her some privacy.

"Are you done?" I asked.

"Yes, I'm ready."

I turned around and saw her getting cozy in my bed. I took off my shirt and laid into the bed beside her. Her eyes were already closed. I looked at her for a long time. She really looked like her. When I was convinced that she was asleep I wanted to check something. Since she looked exactly like Tsui-Ling, I wondered if her measurements would be the same as well.

I started by checking the size of her boobs. I wrapped my hands around them and sqeezed them lightly. They were exactly the same size as Tsui-Ling's! I continued with her waist, again, same size! She started to stirr and I almost thought she would get up, but thankfully she didn't. She groaned a bit, as my hand went down her hips to check their size. It was unbelievable, even her hips were of the same size. The last thing I would have to check was her butt. I sqeezed it and realized that even her butt was of the same shape as Tsui-Ling's. I moved and was now laying on my back. How the hell was that possible? How did that son of a bitch Bernhardt do this so well? Lapis suddenly started to groan again, she moved around and her head was now resting on my chest.

This was the same way Tsui-Ling used to rest on me. It reminded me of her so much. I wanted to cry. But seeing the girl who looked exactly like her sleeping peacefully on my chest I decided against it and put my hand on her head. I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

The next morning

When I woke up I was surprised to see that Lapis was still asleep. This was rare, most of the times I was the lazy one who got up late. She was facing me with her back now. I decided to let her sleep a while longer while I would take a shower and get ready.

Lapis Pov

"Stop it...Be quiet..." I mumbered as I heard the annoying sound of a running shower. I opened my eyes. What the heck is this so early in the morning? I looked around the unfamiliar room. I sat up instantly.

"Master?" I called.

Oh. That's right. Yesterday Kazuma Yagami saved me. And my master...well he left me to die. I still couldn't believe it. I really thought he cared about me.

I also didn't knew what to do now, I mean Kazuma couldn't take care of me all the time, I am sure he doesn't want to either. Since I have done so terrible things to him. I got up and looked out of the window. I never knew how beautiful this city was. I saw women and young girls shopping for shoes and clothes. They looked really happy. I wondered if I would be as happy as them if I went shopping? Maybe I should try it someday...

"Oh so you're awake sleepy head." I heard Kazuma say.

I turned around and saw him standing infront of me wrapped into a towel. His body looked diffrent from master Bernhardt's.

"Good morning." I said.

"Good morning, Lapis." he said with a smile.

Why? Why did he smile?

Then a memory of Tsui-Ling's life went through my head.

He was still sleeping when she walked into her room to wake him up.

"Kazuma! Kazuma! Get up already! The restaurant is opening soon!"

"I am coming now..:" he replied sleepy.

"Get ready as soon as possible, we need to get the tables ready."

"Yeah."

Then Tsui-Ling walked out of the room. She suddenly stopped to turn around.

"Oh and Kazuma?"

He looked at her.

"Good morning." she said with a gentle smile.

"Good morning." He smiled back at her gently.

End Flashback.

So that was it? Most probably me saying good morning to him made him happy.

All right! Then I would do that as much as possible, since it probably was the only way to make up to him for what I've done.

"You have been starring down there for a while now, would you like to go shopping?"

"No...I was just wondering why they were so happy..."

"Girls favorite hobby is shopping, isn't it?"

"Is that so?"

"Yeah, if you like we can go shopping after we walked Ren, Ayumi and Ayano to school."

"It's okay, you don't need to go with me if you are busy..."

"Nope. I am completely free. I will go with you."

Why was he so nice to me? But shopping would definitely be a new experience, I was really looking forward to it.

"By the way, who are the people we are going to meet now?"

"Well, you don't know Ayumi yet but don't you remember the other two?"

"Were did we meet?"

"I brought Ren and Ayano along when we fought you at Pandemion. Ayano was the girl who fought against you with her Enraiha. You know the loud one with the foul month."

"Ah yes I remember now! She is quite strong. And Ren is the boy with the blonde hair then right?"

"Yeah he is my brother."

"And Ayumi is...?"

"A friend. She is living at the Kannagi mansion because her family treated her badly."

"I see..."

"Let's go now, otherwise Ayano will get mad at us for being late."

"Okay."

He pulled me close to his body and we flew to the house of the Kannagi clan.

Ayano Pov

"Damn it! Where is that idiot! I am going to be late again because of him!"

I yelled, Ren and Ayumi just looked at me, hoping to calm me down somehow. I suddenly felt a gentle blast of wind hit my face and when I turned around Kazuma stood infront of me with a usual smirk.

"Good morning nii-sama!" Ren said cheerfully.

But...? Why was Lapis with him? What does she want infront of our house!

"Come forth Enraiha!" I yelled as I got ready for a battle. I pointed my sword at Lapis who instantly vanished behind Kazuma's back. She grabbed him by his jacket roughly.

"What's going on here Kazuma! Why is she with you? Did you change sides and try to bring down the Kannagi's now? If that is your intention I will stop you right here!"

"Do you still believe you can beat me the way you are now?"

Jerk! I will surely beat the shit out of him today, I wont allow that bastard to bring down our entire family!

"Don't you underestimate me!" I yelled as I ran towards him with my enraiha.

He pulled the sword roughly out of my hands, causing me to fall to the ground.

"Could you atleast listen before jumping to conclusions?" he asked.

I got up and removed the dirt from my skirt. Idiot idiot idiot!

"Nee-sama! I think you should listen to Lapis and nii-sama first! She doesn't seem to be here for a battle! And if she was I am sure nii-sama would have knocked her out by now."

Ren said while he held my hand. Okay. I would listen for now. But I swear I wont let him fool me.

"Exactly..." Kazuma said calmly, handing me back my Enraiha. I let it disappear and looked Kazuma deep into the eyes.

"So what do you have to tell me?"

"Lapis? Could you tell them?"

She nodded and went away from behind Kazuma's back.

"Good morning Ren-kun. Good morning Ayano-chan, good morning Ayumi-chan."

She greeted us as she bowed. Oh wow, so Bernhardt teached her well how to put up an act as a sweet and innocent little girl didn't he?

"I am not here to fight against you. But I am here because I would like to apologize to the two of you for what I have done in my past. I have finally realized that the path I was walking on was wrong. I came to realize my mistakes after Bernhardt left me alone and I was almost killed by an enemy he fought. Kazuma came to rescue me and I felt guilty. I know that what I did is unforgiveable but I hope that we somehow can get along."

I saw Kazuma smiling while she said all that. And the anger and madness I felt before suddenly left me.

"Is that true Kazuma?"

"Yeah..Be nice to her and become her friend, she still doesn't know what feelings are and with the help of all of you I would like to show her."

Hmph. What a strange request coming from him. Why does he care about her so much anyway? She looks like Tsui-Ling...that is probably why...that must be the reason why he can't hurt her..and why he wants to support her. But I couldn't agree with that yet. She had yet to proove to me that she actually changed. Otherwise I would still think of it as some set up done by Armagest. But anyways, I would agree for now. If she tries to do something funny I will just defeat her. She really isn't such a big threat alone...

I sighed.

"All right. But let's go to school now."

"Nice to meet you Lapis nee-san, I am Ren!" Ren said while he bowed

"Nice to meet you too Ren-kun." she replied.

"I am Ayumi, Nice to meet you Lapis onee-chan." Ayumi greeted.

"Nice to meet you Ayumi-chan."

She looked at me with a face full of expections. Her eyes looked...sorrowfull..And I just couldn't hold back looking into this eyes. So I gave in and bowed.

"Nice to meet you Lapis. Let's get along well." I smiled.

"Yeah." she replied, as she smiled lightly.

At the school gate...

"Okay see you later Kazuma and Lapis." I said as I walked away.

"Seeyou later." He replied.

"Seeyou nii-sama!" Ren said and hugged him.

"See you Ren."

Lapis Pov

We started to walk away.

"They all seem like good people."

"Yeah, they really are. Expect that girl with the pink reddish hair, she is annoying and loud."

"I see..."

"So shall we go shopping then?"

"But I don't have any money."

"Don't worry. I will buy whatever you want."

"You don't need to..."

"Don't worry about it..."

Why would he buy something for me? Even master Bernhardt never bought anything for me...well atleast not something I liked. He never asked me if there was something I wanted to have. The only things he bought for me were things which would make him happy...Like the lingerie...Did Kazuma have the same intention?

I would get to know what excatly his reason was soon enough.

"Thank you..."

We went through the shopping district and I was really amazed at how large and it was! It was beautiful! The malls and everything! I checked out perfums, tried some make-up, ate cotton candy, tried clothes and shoes. I don't know exactly but I actually think that I enjoyed myself. I think I had fun.

I saw something I really really liked. It was a dress similiar to the one I usually wore. But it was violet and instead of having ribbons on the sides it had butterflies. A pantyhose was attached to it.

Kazuma Pov

I saw her starring at that particular dress for quite a while now. Her eyes were sparkling. She really liked this dress. Well, I was glad she actually found something she liked.

I walked over to her.

"Do you like that?"

"Yeah..." she replied shyly.

"Then let's buy it."

"Really Kazuma?"

"Yup..Let's go..."

When we got out she held the bag with her dress in it like it was something very very important. She smiled lightly. I looked at her and my heart was at ease seeing how happy she was.

"Thanks Kazuma.." She said as she turned to look up at me.

"It's alright, I am sure it will look great on you."

"Do you think so?"

"Yeah of course."

Suddenly my phone rang.

"Yes?"

"Hello Kazuma, it's Kirika. Could you head over now? There is a case we need you to solve for us."

"What about payment?"

"As usual."

"Okay I am heading over to your office now."

I looked at my watch. Ayano would get out of school soon.

This was surely great timing, I would tell Ayano to spent some time with Lapis while I would do my job...but...Yukari and Nanase would probably be with her. I have to come up with some lie...

"Kazuma what's wrong?" Lapis asked.

"I have to do a job now, will it be ok for you to spent some time with Ayano and her friends?"

"Friends?" The girl looked at me as if she never heard that word.

"Yeah, they are going to a nice cake shop after school. I am sure you will enjoy the cake there."

I know! I dailed Ayano's number.

"Hello?"

"Yo. It's me Kazuma."

"What's up?"

"I have a job to do, can you spent time with Lapis until I get back?"

"I am going to the cake shop with Yukari and Nanase now, how should I explain the sudden guest?"

"About that, I came up with a great idea. Just say she is an instant relative of yours who just came back from China."

"Okay."

"Thanks, we will head to the Cake shop now."

Call ended.

"What is it Kazuma?"

"Well you see, since these two friends of Ayano don't know who you are and we can't tell them the truth about you just introduce yourself as a distant relative of Ayano who just came back from China ok?"

"Ok."

"Great. Let's go then."

I hugged her to my chest and we flew to the cake shop.

When I looked down I saw Ayano already waiting infront of the cake shop.

"Hey." I said.

"Finally..." She replied in her usual tone.

"Oh who is that beautiful girl?" Yukari asked.

"That is... Lapis. My cousin from China. She just got here yesterday and I am showing her around." Ayano said.

Wow she managed to lie to them well. So then there was really nothing I needed to worry about. I excused myself and left the scene. Lapis surely would have even more fun today. I smiled at the thought.

Ayano Pov

"I never knew you had a cousin in China." Nanase said.

"Hehehe..." Just believe it dammit!

"But she is so beautiful Ayano! I wouldn't let her near Kazuma if I were you!" Yukari giggled while hugging Lapis.

Lapis looked at the blonde girl confused. She looked like she wanted to break free from the embrace. She looked so helpless it was cute!

"Who cares about that guy anyway?"

"Ayano it's so obvious!" Nanase stated.

"Yeah yeah whatever let's get in I need some cake after all this fuss."

We went into the shop and I picked all the cakes I liked. I noticed that Lapis was looking around puzzled. She never went to a cake shop huh? I should help her...

"Don't know what to pick?" I asked with a smile.

"Actually I never had these things before."

"You should try some! They are very tasty! And if you don't like them then it's not going to get wasted either, since I would eat it for you then!"

"Ok I will pick that one." She said and pointed at a delicious strawberry cake.

"Here you go." I said while I placed it on her dish.

"Thanks." she replied.

We sat down and started eating. These cakes were as delicious as ever! I couldn't get enough! Yummy!

"Ayano, you don't have manners. Look at how elegant your cousin eats this cakes." Nanase said with a grin.

I turned to look at Lapis and was embarrased.

"Well! I am hungry you know!"

Yukari and Nanase giggled.

"Hmmm...I really feel like I have seen you somewhere before Lapis-san." Yukari suddently said.

Crap! She was still conscious when she met Lapis at Pandemion! I hope she wouldn't find out...

"Yeah, you are that girl..."

Didn't that idiot Kazuma tell her to hide her identity!

"You must mistake her for someone else..." I cut Lapis off quickly.

Lapis gave me a puzzled look. I looked at her from the corner of my eye. Please don't say anything now. Please.

"Yeah this must be it..." Yukari replied.

Crap. If we would stay here they would just keep on asking questions. And as long as Lapis would act so clumsy our plan to hide her true identity wouldn't work. I stood up and grabbed Lapis wrist.

"Sorry but we have to go now." Lapis still didn't finish her cake yet, but I couldn't care less.

"See you tommorow Ayano. It was nice to meet you Lapis-san." Yukari said.

"See you two soon." Nanase waved.

I grabbed Lapis by the wrist rougher and ran out of the shop with her.

"Ayano-chan, what's wrong?" She asked me confused.

"We just need to get home, dinner is going to be ready soon..."

"Dinner? I will have it at your place?"

"Yeah."

"But why do we need to run?"

I wondered about that too once asked that and stopped.

"Sorry."

She looked at me.

"They are good people."

"Yukari and Nanase? Yeah they are my best friends since middle school. I can always rely on them."

At the Kannagi mansion...

Lapis Pov

I saw everyone gathered around. They were a very big family. They were chatting and smiling. This room was very warm and it was filled with the laughter of this people. I don't know why but do I feel...comfortable? Is that it? I think that's it. This place is full of happiness.

I was the only one who didn't move at all. But suddenly, Ayumi-chan came over.

"What's wrong Lapis onee-chan? You look bored." she smiled.

"No I am fine. I am just watching this family and I have the impression that they are very happy."

"Yeah they surely are. They have all reason to be. They are great people. They treat me like a family member too."

"I see, that's nice."

"Hey Lapis onee-chan, I really like your hairstyle could you do the same hairstyle on my hair tommorow before I go to school?"

"You like my hairstyle?" I touched my ponytail.

"Yeah a lot!"

"I will."

"Thanks!"

She was a very cheerful girl and smiled a lot. I envied her. Happiness really seemed to be such a nice thing...

Suddenly the door opened. Kazuma was back.

"Yo!" He greeted.

"Kaaazumaaaa!" Ayano yelled as she ran towards him and pulled his collar.

"We were you?"

"I told you I did a job!"

"Why did it take so long?"

"Let go of me now, come one, you know how stubborn some yomas are..More importently did you have fun with Lapis?"

"Yeah yeah we had quite a lot of fun." Ayano replied sarcastically.

"That's good to hear."

He looked at me with concern, his eyes seemed warm and caring. I stood up and bowed.

"Welcome back Kazuma."

He placed his hands on my shoulders.

"Thank you Lapis."

Ayano Pov

What the hell! Why was he acting so kind towards Lapis? He never was so nice to me! I don't understand him! What a jerk!

"Dinner is ready!" I heard the maid calling.

Yay! It was finally time to eat. I will forget the trouble for now and start eating...

Sorry if you thought this was kinda boring. But I have to explain the development of the relationship between Lapis and everyone else a bit more detailed because it will be important for the later chapters. Pls review! Thanks for reading!