Two Months Later

"So you two are going back to the academy tomorrow. Oh me, oh my I'll miss seeing you every day. Especially you Tsukune darling." Ria said with a gracious smile. "I have so enjoyed your company oniichan."

She was treating Tsukune, Moka, his parents, and his cousin to a magnificent dinner in a five star restaurant. Ria was seated to one side of him and Moka on the other. With one hand Ria brought a glass of red wine to her lips. The other was hidden beneath the table teasing Tsukune's thigh.

Tsukune was sitting there rigidly with a strained look of good humor on his face. After that first night when Ria had begun blackmailing him he had been forced to endure a great many moments like these. Moka's older sister delighted in playing the part of the gracious host or thoughtful sibling while secretly teasing him at every opportunity. His parents and even Kyouko adored her almost as much as they did Moka.

Moka of course knew what her sister was doing and hated every second of it, but she endured it for his sake and for his family's. At the moment she was looking over at her sister with barely disguised anger. It was all she could do.

"Brother dear won't you reconsider my offer?" Ria asked with a pout. "Come and work for father's company. You don't need to worry about High School, never mind college. Since you're going to marry my little imouto your future is guaranteed."

"That's very generous of you Ria-san," Mr. Aono said. "But I think it's best that Tsukune complete High School and then get a university degree before he enters the workplace. I'm sure at that time he'd be more than happy to come and work for his father in law."

Tsukune quickly nodded. "I definitely want to enjoy the experience of being a student while I still can, and I want to see all my friends again."

"Aww, but aren't you going to miss me, just a little? I know I'll miss you and all the quality time we spent getting to know one another." As she spoke her hand slid from his thigh down to his crotch and expertly began teasing him.

Tsukune stiffened and could feel his face starting to turn red. He had to try not to react. The problem was it felt so damn good.

"Excuse me; it's sort of hot in here." Moka announced and got up from the table. "I'm going to get some air. Tsukune, will you come with me?"

"Sure Moka!" He jumped up from his seat and hurried off with her.

"Oh me, oh my I hope you're not just dragging him away to make out with him," Ria called out loudly drawing attention from nearby tables. "Please do try and be discreet sweet sister."

Grabbing Tsukune's hand Moka stomped away.

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"I hate her!" Moka exploded as soon as they out of the restaurant. "I never knew I could hate anyone this much! It's like she lives for causing me pain!"

"I'm sorry Moka," Tsukune said uncomfortably. "I know how much this hurts you."

Looking at him the pink haired girl pressed herself into his arms, burying her face into his chest. "You have nothing to apologize for Tsukune; I know you're only doing this to protect your family. I know you would never be with her if it weren't for that."

Tsukune nodded silently. It was true; if it weren't for Ria's threats he would never do those things with her. But knowing that couldn't assuage the guilt he felt from the fact that he still enjoyed the things they did. He was even worried that the things he had gone through had turned him into a bit of a pervert. He was starting to relish pain and the nasty little games the two of them would play in her hotel suite.

"Come on, let's go back and do our best. After tonight we'll be back at the academy and we'll be free from her."

"For awhile," Moka noted. "But we can't stay there forever."

"We'll figure something out," he promised. "It won't always be like this." Though he said that he had no idea as to what they could really do.

Moka shook her head defiantly. "No! I don't want to go back in there and have to pretend to smile while she does those things to you." She took his hands and began pulling him away from the restaurant.

"Moka, where are we going?"

"Anywhere! I don't care so long as it's away from her. All our things are already packed Tsukune. Let's just stay out all night and go back in the morning to catch the bus."

"But what will my parents think if we stay out all night?"

"I don't care!" Moka shouted angrily. Tsukune suddenly noticed he was on the verge of tears. "I don't think I can stand it one more minute! Her touching you, right in front of me while she smiles at me. I can't bear it. I love you so much Tsukune! You are the only one I have ever really loved and it hurts me to know someone else is making you happy. That some other girl is… mmmph."

She was cut off as Tsukune placed a kiss on her lips.

"I'm sorry Moka-san, as hard as this is for me it must be even harder for you. But please know that the only girl that I love is you. Only you. Whatever happens between me and Ria is a matter of the flesh, our hearts are not involved. The only one I have ever made love to is you Moka-chan."

"Tsukune," she said dreamily.

"Moka-san," he replied.

They came together for a long and tender kiss. Then they ran away into the city night.

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"I am really so very sorry for what happened tonight," Mrs. Aono apologized yet again. "Honestly I have no idea what Tsukune could have been thinking."

"Oh me, oh my no need to apologize! They're young and in love, truth is I envy them." Ria had returned with the Aonos to their home for a little after dinner coffee. She had secretly been hoping to find Tsukune and Moka here, but no such luck.

"Still that is no excuse for such behavior," Mr. Aono said. He gave her a very low apologetic bow. "I hope this will not make you think less of Tsukune or of us."

"Now, now no need to worry. I've gotten to know your son quite well these past weeks. I know what sort of man he is and one little incident is not going to change my opinion." She smiled at the two of them sweetly. "As a matter of fact there's something I was hoping to discuss with you. Something to bring our two families even closer together."

"What might that be Ria-san?"

"Well as you know I was really hoping to have dear Tsukune come and work for my father, but it seems I will have to wait a few years."

The man nodded. "Yes, I am sorry, but I think that is best for Tsukune's future."

"I understand, but I see no reason why I shouldn't have to wait to have an Aono come work for daddy's company."

"What do you mean?"

Ria brought her hands together with an adorable grin. "Mr. Aono, how would you like to be a Vice President with Fairy Tale Inc.?"

"That's… that's very flattering, but I have a very good job with my current company. I've been there for ten years now."

She nodded. "I know, and your current salary is about four million yen a year."

The man looked slightly alarmed. "How did you know that?"

"Oh I know a lot of things," she said waving that away. "Come work for my father's company and you can sign a five year guaranteed contract. I will start you off at twenty times your current salary and I will include bonuses, stock options, and all the executive perks; like use of our company owned cars and houses."

"Twe… twenty times?!" He gasped. "You're offering me a salary of eighty million yen?!"

"A base salary of eighty million yen," she said with a pleasant laugh. "Now you will need to move to our far eastern headquarters in Tokyo, but we will of course pay all moving expenses and provide you a large home where you will be able to live rent free. You'll be in charge of your very own subsidiary within the company where you will have final say in all matters. You'll be a very important man Mr. Aono, and a very rich one too. Why with the stock options you'll get you'll be able to retire comfortably in five years if you want."

Mr. Aono was stunned. As much as the money the idea of being an important man appealed to him greatly. In Japanese business culture face and status were considered every bit as important as money. The idea he would actually get to be a high level executive with real power excited him. "Is… is your offer serious?"

"Oh me, oh my but of course it is! Do you think I would play such a cruel joke on my future in laws? Do I seem like such a wicked person?"

"Of course not! I did not mean to imply any such thing! It is merely I am so unworthy of the position you are offering me."

"On the contrary, as my future uncle I think you are more than worthy. It is my greatest wish to tie the Aono family as closely to mine as possible."

Mr. Aono looked to his wife; she appeared even more stunned than he was. "What do you think dear?"

"I… I don't really want to leave this house, but how can we say no to such an offer?"

"Keep the house by all means," Ria said. "Such a tiny insignificant place shouldn't cost much. You can use it for storage or something."

"Heh, ah, of course, if your offer is sincere then I would be more than happy to accept it."

"Oh me, oh my that's what I wanted to hear. I'll have my lawyers draw up the contract tomorrow. Oh, but there is one teeny tiny little condition."

"What's that?"

Her smiling visage disappeared and she looked at the two of them with a cruel smirk and eyes that were cold and cruel. "Both of your immortal souls will belong to me."

"Wha... what?"

She laughed in that cute and endearing way she had and the warmth came flooding back. "Just kidding!"

The Aonos laughed nervously, for just a second there she had seemed like a completely different person.

"Actually there is a condition, let's not tell Tsukune or Moka about this until the next time they return from school shall we? Let's save it for a surprise!"

The two for them quickly agreed and marveled at her thoughtfulness towards the young couple even after their rudeness to her. They were truly blessed to have someone like her in their lives.

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The phone by the bed rang.

With one eye open Tsukune answered. "Hello?"

"This sit the front desk, you requested a seven a.m. wake up call."

"Thank you," he said and hung up.

"Mmmm, Tsukune?"

He looked over to where the beautiful Moka was lying sprawled out under the sheets. Her long pink hair was a mess, but she still looked amazing even now. They had decided to just get a room in a nearby love hotel and had spent the night.

He leaned over and placed a soft kiss on her warm lips. "We have to get up now Moka-chan. We need to get back home and get ready to meet the bus."

"Right," she said happily. "Let's go back to school."

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When they returned to the Aono home Tsukune's parents were naturally upset that they had spent the entire night together somewhere. Yet surprisingly they didn't inquire as to exactly where they had gone or the circumstances of how they had passed the night. They were surprisingly conciliatory and pleasant as they said their goodbyes. Tsukune and Moka both assumed it was because they were leaving and would be gone for months or even two whole years.

When the yellow school bus picked them up they climbed on happily with their luggage in hand. Even the creepy bus driver with lit cigar and glowing eyes was a welcome sight.

"You kids ready to go back to school?" He asked with knowing smirk.

"Very ready!" Moka said happily. "I am just relieved I won't have to deal with a crazed sister for awhile!"

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"I can't wait to get to the academy!" Kokoa said angrily. "The very first thing I'm going to do is find Tsukune and kill him!"

"Just don't get charmed again!" Kahlua said happily.

"I definitely won't get charmed again! He was lucky to have that work on me!" Kokoa shouted.

"How many times has he charmed you?"

"Eight," she muttered. "But I definitely won't let it happen again!" With that she took off on her bike with her faithful bat flying right behind her.