Hey hey! My last chap was a lemon and it seems like not everyone was happy with it. I kinda expected that and that was also why I asked whether you would be against me adding a lemon to this story or not...please don't ignore my questions in the future! Anyways I am happy you guys still love my story, thanks for all your support! I hope to get some reviews for this chap too!

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No one's POV

It was already morning and even though the sun was shining into the room, the two lovers still slept peacefully. As the brightness tickled Lapis eyes she slowly opened them. Looking up, she found the face of the man she loved more than anything. He was still asleep. As he was breathing, his chest went up and down. She didn't want to wake him, but she knew she had, since they had a job today. That's right they had a job today. It wasn't just Kazuma today. Lapis would fight too. Because after all, she couldn't bear seeing Kazuma handling everything by himself. Sure, he was strong enough to take care of 30 or 50 evil disturbances by himself, but Lapis knew that he needed someone who was at his side all the time. She wanted to be that very person. She wanted to give him the backup he needed during battles every now and then. From now and, she would be that person. Even though, sometime ago...it used to be someone elses job...The girl who once thought that she would be Kazuma's partner forever, the girl who once thought she could become Kazuma's lover...her dream would end today. Like her dream of eternal love between her hot headed stubborn self and laid back yet violent Kazuma, even her dream of atleast having the pleasure to be his partner in work, would be shattered today. She didn't know anything of all this yet. Getting to know all this by surpirse, will become an emotional disaster for her.

Right now that girl, 17-year old Ayano Kannagi, was sitting in school. Like so often, not concentrating on classes. Her thoughts were elsewhere...no one could guess where..not even her best friends...Yukari and Nanase. Since school started they have been worried about her, she had been spacing out all this time, and when being asked, she would only fake a giggle.

Lapis POV

I got up and stretched. That felt so good. I sure slept well. Hmm. For about 10 hours. That's quite a record. It probably was only natural that I did not sleep well before. I always had gruesome nightmares, of Tsui-Ling's death and other strange things. Too horrible to try to remember so I pushed them off my mind and realized again how beautiful my life was right now. I looked at the sleeping figure of Kazuma, gave him a soft kiss on the cheek and went off to have a shower. When I got out Kazuma was still asleep. It was already half past 10. I should wake him soon. What a pity, I really wanted him to enjoy his sleep a while longer...well...I went to get dressed and got into the kitchen to prepare our breakfast. I hoped that I might wake him by the smell of breakfast, but no success. I sighed. So, I really had to do it now. Forgive me Kazuma. I silently thought as I smiled softly and gently rubbed his back. Whispering his name. "Kazuma, it's time to get up, Kazuma! Kazuma!" I shook him softly and my voice raised. After a while, he opened his eyes, but he still seemed to be inside of a dream.

Kazuma's POV

Green deep beautiful eyes were facing me. A fruity smell and an atmosphere that was comforting me were surrounding her. She looked at me, with a friendly smile...

"Kazuma! Wake up!" I opened my eyes, the same figure stood infront of me...but her eyes were...a deep purple. They were not full of life like before, they looked like they have felt unbearable pain. Who...who was she? I finally came to my senses when she yelled

"Wake up already you have a job!" Right, this was my new life. A happy life, I once thought I had lost forever. But was this really right?

"Kazuma! Stop spacing out, we are short on time!"

I stopped my thoughts to get into a conversation with her.

"Ah yeah...umm..."

"Geez. Kazuma!" She sighed, running her soft fingers through my hair like I was a little boy.

Tsui-Ling. She did that to me so many times. Her motherly care...I missed it so much...Now it was back.

"Kazuma? Do you want to have breakfast or have a shower first?"

"Breakfast. I am starving!"

"Okay, it's ready in the kitchen." Lapis answered as she did my bed. It was just the same...just the same. You really are her...you just don't realize it. I am so happy that I am reunited with you Tsui-Ling. I wrapped my arms around her. She seemed really surprised. I wanted to tell her all this...but I just couldn't. Something inside me kept me from doing it...I don't know why.

"Kazuma?"

"I needed that." I replied as I finally realeased her. She smiled gently.

"But you should really hurry now."

"Yes, yes."

Lapis POV

While Kazuma had a shower I turned on the TV. Back in Bernhardt's mansion we had many tv's but I rarely ever watched. Bernhardt claimed that watching TV was just a waste of time. I had no idea whether that was true or not, but I could definitely say that swimming and training were much more fun. There was also a new hobby for me...cooking. Why? Well because I love making Kazuma happy of course. When I saw his satisfied face yesterday I was really happy. I want to see that face again and again. And that's why I will always make good food for him! Today I would fight alongside him. I so knew that he actually wouldn't need me and I didn't want to come along because I thought he would not be able to defeat the enemy, it was because I wanted to be with him all the time. Something inside me told me that he needed me to be with him all the time. That something was probably her. I placed my right hand on my heart "Tsui-Ling, I can feel you inside me. Don't worry, I will fullfill all your desires. We both love Kazuma a lot. Let's make him happy. Let's heal his wounds."

I heard the door of the bathroom open and Kazuma came out. Looking at him while he just wore a towel made me feel akward. More so, because of what happened yesterday. Just thinking of it made me blush so hard! I was happy that he went to the bedroom to change, so he wouldn't see my face.

"Lapis, before we leave I want to give you something."

"Huh? What is it?"

"Just wait. You will get to see it soon enough."

A present from him? No..probably not..why would he give me a present all of a sudden. It was probably a new weapon. That would be great! I wouldn't mind a second weapon! Full of joy I went into the bedroom to thank him even though I didn't even know yet what that something would be.

"Kazuma! Thank you! I really always wanted to use a second weapon alongside my sword! That is so kind of you!"

"Well..." Kazuma said, looking at her confused.

"Eh? Where is it? Stop the suspense Kazuma!"

"It isn't a weapon!"

"Huh?"

"I'm sorry. I never knew you wanted a weapon so much."

Realizing how stupid I just acted I felt that I was the one who had to apologize.

"I am so stupid. I was getting so exited without even having my thoughts confirmed. Sorry Kazuma."

"Ahh, let's stop this sorry-stuff. I really don't like that word." He sighed.

"Eh?"

"It's ok, we know each other well enough. Let's not be so formal."

I smiled.

"You're right. So what is the something you have to give me then?"

"Come with me." He said as he took my hand. He guided me to a closet I never saw him open. I wondered what was in there.

"You know, what is stored inside there, is my past. And also, the past of the being that is still alive inside of you.

He opened the closet and placed all the things that were inside it on the bed. The first thing was a music box. Next was a golden necklace and a matching ring. Next was a plush. And the last was a dress.

He took the dress in his hands first.

"This was her favorite dress. She wore it so often. She was really upset if it wasn't washed and dried till the next morning. She loved this dress. And I loved seeing her in that dress. I haven't washed it since she died...because...her scent was still on it. And I wanted to smell it...every now and then. What I want to say is, since a part of her is inside of you, I want to give you this. Wear it whenever you feel like. I am sure it will look stunning on you." (A/N It's that dress Tsui-Ling wore all the time in the anime)

I was stunned. Why? Why would he give me something that important? I almost felt like I shouldn't wear that dress...because it still belonged to her. Nonetheless I took it with gratitude, I would never refuse something Kazuma gave me.

"Thank you Kazuma. It is a really beautiful dress."

He took the plush-bear in his hands next. He smiled.

"About this, it was about the only plush she owned. Girls usually own plenty, but this was her only one. I later on learned that she used to have more, but she gave it to her younger sisters. She held this very dear because her parents bought it for her before she was born. So basically, while her mother was carrying her, they bought it. I also want to give this to you. Because Tsui-Ling is inside you and I am sure, she misses it."

He was happy. Happy to give his deceased loved ones belongings away. But if that's what he wanted...

"Thank you Kazuma. It is so cute!" Holding it felt nostalgic. And as soon as I took it into my hands I had a short flashback of a brunette girl, who was a 5 year old Tsui-Ling, hugging the plush softly. Right after I had that flashback, my cheeks warmed up and without any mind-control I hugged the plush dearly. I smiled a lot, it felt so nice. It was confusing me...if only I knew more about Tsui-Ling's past life, I would understand my feelings much better.

He then held up the necklace and the ring. It was made of gold. It was probably really expensive. I didn't think he would give me that.

"I gave her that as a present. As a proof of my love. I want you to wear them."

"Kazuma..don't you think that's.." He cut me off by placing his hand on my month.

"It's ok. A part of her is alive inside of you, and I love you. And that part. That's why I want to give this to you." He continued as he put the necklace around my neck, as well as the ring on my finger. I blushed.

"Thank's Kazuma. I am really happy..."

He now took the music box in his hands.

"Look at this." He said as he put it on. The doll inside started to move and it played a calming melody.

"I gave her this too. As a proof of my love. She listened to it very often." The melody made me remember so many things, loads of pictures flew through my head. Pictures of Kazuma.

I took it with gratitude.

"Thank's Kazuma. To be honest, I can feel how much these things mean to Tsui-Ling. Her feelings wielden up inside me. I feel really good Kazuma. I don't know what to say..."

"You don't need to say anything else. I am just glad it made you feel good. Now let's leave."

"Oh! It's that late already!" I yelled, looking at the clock.

"Calm down, we are flying and that means we will be there extremly fast." He said as he opened the window and flew off, while holding me in his arms lovingly. I kept looking at him throughout the whole journey. I felt so much love for him. I couldn't describe my feelings...Tears even formed in my eyes, but I didn't want to cry again. I found myself crying too much lately. But it were never tears of sadness, it were tears of happiness and relief. I never felt this way before. I wiped them away before Kazuma could see them, or so I thought...

We arrived infront of the Kannagi esate to meet Kirika-san.

"Hi Lapis, it's been a while." the blond greeted me with a friendly smile.

"It's good to see you again Kirika-san." I replied with an equal friendly smile.

"Erm...to the job now please..." Kazuma interrupted.

"I get it Kazuma. You want to be alone with Lapis as soon as possible!" Kirika joked.

"That's not it Kirika-san! Kazuma, don't be so impolite!" I said with a light blush.

Kirika just laughed.

"Well well, listen you two, the client was calling us because youmas possesed his employees and disturbed the costumers. Please do something about it as soon as possible. There is a fat reward from the police as well as from Jugo."

"From Soshu?" Kazuma seemed confused.

"Yes, since it's an apology for not taking care of the case. Ayano-chan is busy with her exams. She insisted on doing the job, but her father said it would be better if she concentrated on her studies for now."

"Oh."

"Then, good luck you two."

"Thanks Kirika!" With that we flew off again, following the direction Kirika gave us.

Kazuma's POV

Bloody hell. We landed on the base of that geezers firm. But what a mess, when I went here a few months back it looked really clean but now...anyways,we had to take care of this quickly, so that I could spent time with her. I looked at her. Her eyes were wary as she checked out the place. Looking at her made me smile, even though I was aware of the seriousness of the situation. The part of Tsui-Ling inside of her was probably very happy to see the things that were dearest to her again. That was probably why she was so happy. Not that I would deny Lapis being happy about them herself...

"Kazuma, do you feel anything?"

"Hmm...well let's see...I feel something but it's not very strong. I don't get why we were called. Ren would have been able to take care of them."

"Shall we start then?"

"Of course!" I ripped the youmas off their hideouts with my wind. It took about 3 minutes until I felt that all youmas were gathered. A group of about 50 youmas were now surrounding us.

"Didn't think I would need you that badly for this particular job."

Lapis just looked at me as if she was expecting me to give her orders, and so I did.

"Listen, I will take care of the ones infront of me, you kill the bastards behind me, all right?"

"Okay!"

With that I sent destructive blades of wind flying in the direction of the youmas, they tried to fight back, but it was useless. The many youmas were destroyed within seconds. Lapis took some more time and when I saw that she still wasn't finished I helped her out a little.

"Well now that's done.." I said, already wanting to walk home when I felt another icky presence.

"Kazuma?"

"There is something else here."

"Can you tell what it is?"

"Not exactly. But it's something much bigger than the ones we just fought." I closed my eyes and used my wind to try and find out the location of the disturbance. I hasty opened my eyes when I finally got it.

"It's up there, I will sent it down. Be careful."

"You don't need to tell me that!"

"You're starting to sound like Ayano." The fat ugly youma came flying down. It screamed in pain as it brutally landed on the floor.

"My my, what bad taste." I said looking at the creature that had two heads and a slimy body. It was big, but would never be able to win against me. I didn't notice it till I heard her scream.

"Ahhh!" Lapis screamed as she was pulled up by slimy tentacles that wrapped around her stomach, neck and legs. Somehow it attacked from behind without me noticing...but...this was impossible, that thing wouldn't be strong enough to do something so advanced. I sent a blast of wind towards Lapis which realeased her from the grip of the tentacles.

"Ehhh...that was disgusting." She complained, slime still all over her clothes.

"I will make you pay for this!" Lapis yelled running towards the youma with her sword. She destroyed it with one hit. My eyes widened as I looked at her glorious face. She sure was great to work together with.

"Good work." I praised her while I patted her head.

"Ahhh! This still won't do. I need to take a shower and change, this is disgusting."

"Wait a minute." I said as I put out some tissues and wiped off most of the slime.

"That should do till we get back."

"Thanks Kazuma." she replied with a blush.

We then heard a big bang. When we looked around, we saw that some idiot just made 3 cars explode.

"Is that person sick?" I yelled. When I tried to figure out the presence of whoever did it, my whole body filled with anger. He was here.

"It reeks of him." I said while I clenched my fists. Yes, this was my chance. My chance to finish him off once and for all. That damned bastard, who turned her and my life into hell.

"Come out and fight me like a real man Bernhardt!" I yelled.

Finally the bastard made himself visible.

"My my. You sure aren't kind to me today. What's wrong?"

"Cut the crap!" I shouted as I stood protectively before Lapis.

"There is no need to get so angry. Even though I hate you more than anyone, I have just come to take something you stole from me back." The masked bastard explained as he fired an attack at us. I built up a wind barrier around me and Lapis, I so hoped it would be able to block the attack, but I couldn't say for sure. After all, Armagest's attacks were ridiculously strong. But before I could decide whether I suceeded in protecting her this time or not, something else blocked Bernhardt's attack.

"That thing belongs to me!" A man who was flying in the sky said as he pointed a finger at Lapis.

Bernhardt and Lapis looked awfully shoked when seeing the man in the sky.

"Mazlum?" Bernhardt and Lapis questioned looking at the evilly smirking guy who was wearing an expensive looking suit.

"Screw this!" Bernhardt said as he teleported away. Lapis was still shoked and continued to starr at the man. What the fuck was going on? Was that bastard really that strong?

That's it for now! Once again ending the chap on a cliffheanger! Don't worry I plan to update really soon! Probably on monday or tuesday. Who is the mysterious man? You'll get to know it all in the next chap. Ayano will appear too-how will she feel about Lapis and Kazuma being working partners now?

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