Disclaimer: I only own what is mine. My OCs and Ideas.

A/N: Ok, I want to update this story every week, but that might be a little ambitious. So I will be trying for every other week at the least, summer homework projects and I have to work on my other stories, like Next Generation: Anna, which I would like to have done be the end of the summer. And I want Together As One to gain come momentum. Anyway, with school being out for summer, I should be able to get more stuff done as far as writing. Read, Review, and Enjoy!

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ArtemisBAMF1218- Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Ryu is always so much fun to write. She'll keep showing up, no worries, she is just that much fun to write for me. And I am really looking forward to the arch of her and finding her mother. I really do love how, like you mentioned, Aiko is trying to strangle her. To me, this shows how natural they are as a family.
I don't think I will be adding anything from the show… Maybe… but I don't think so. Ok, so I think you will like this next chapter, a lot more "family" in this one too. And I give a character I don't write often a shot too. So a character from the comics… I hope you enjoy this!

Chapter 15

Aiko sighed as she looked around the scattered books in the library.

She looked over across the table at Danny who was reading quietly.

"Why are there so many books on cooking?"

Danny looked up and shrugged. "I think it is because this library holds almost everything that has ever existed."

Aiko looked around. The Heart of Heaven Library was amazing. Everything in the mortal world and in the Capital Cities of Heaven existed there.

It was a grand library with three stories. And a very open floor plan so Aiko could find her way back to Danny after getting some books. There were four spiral staircases leading up to the different levels, and an open reading area.

"Where are all the others?" Aiko asked.

"I don't know. They all must be busy. But I am thankful for the quiet." Danny said easily as he turned the page.

"I can't believe we have to plan a ten-course meal." Aiko sighed. "I don't even know all the courses!"

"I wrote them down," Danny said looking up, "and memorized them."

"Seriously?" Aiko asked.

Danny nodded. "First; Hors d'oeuvre. Second; Soups. Third; Fish. Fourth; Entrées. Fifth; Removes. Sixth; Punch or Sorbet. Seventh; Roast. Eighth; Salad. Ninth; Cold Dish. Tenth; Sweets."

"And that concludes another exciting episode of 'Guess Who Was Born into Nobility'." Ryu mimicked an announcer's voice as she walked over placing a stack of books on the table. "See you next time when we ask the questions;" her voice changed back to normal. "Why does Danny know this stuff?"

Aiko laughed. "Well, he got drilled for two years about being king; maybe the elegance of food and banquets was involved?"

Ryu shrugged. "Two years of prep is a long time."

"But, I am better for it. I feel very prepared to take the thrown without constant supervision." Danny pointed out softly. "And actually, Aiko, you would be surprised."

Aiko sighed at the comment and looked around the library again. "Is Orson around?"

"Likely upstairs and drunk." Ryu shrugged.

"You two have met?" Aiko asked.

"Oh, I've met all of the weapons. And they are all insane." Ryu grumbled.

"You only say that because they treat you just like they treat me," Danny smiled.

Ryu nodded. She flipped open a book.

Aiko shook her head and looked back down at her own book. She was reading one that was on soups. There was what felt like a billion to choose from.

Danny had stated he would handle the fish partly because that was going to end up being what he would eat. And Ryu had jumped on desert before the other two could think about it.

Aiko looked up as Danny wrote some things down on his paper.

"What are you writing?" Aiko asked.

"Scallops, shrimp, and maybe some Ningbo seafood. And Tangyuan might make a good first course." Danny said easily.

"This is not planning a meal, this is a wreck. We're warriors. Not housewives." Aiko complained as she looked back down at her book. "Why can't the cooks do this?"

"They are. They just wanted some ideas. They said if we tell them some suggestions that they will start making it little by little and letting us try everything at lunch and dinner so we can know what we want." Danny replied.

"It might just be worth getting up at lunch for." Ryu yawned.

"It's past someone's bedtime." Aiko noticed.

"I'm fine." Ryu yawned.

"You can go take a nap upstairs in my room. We'll come get you before we leave." Danny promised.

"No, I want to do the deserts," Ryu argued.

"Ryu, listen to your brother," Aiko warned.

"I'll make sure that you get your input on deserts and I'll ask the cooks to make you something new tonight. Alright?" Danny offered.

Ryu yawned once more. Her eyes were drooping to the point it was hard to stay awake. "Fine." She gave in. Getting up, she held a hand to the side and a large black portal opened which she walked through.

"So…" Aiko said after a minute. "Do the Weapons know about our little, engagement?" Aiko asked picking up Danny's ring that hung around her neck.

"No, it has not come up," Danny shrugged. "So, I have not said anything."

"They kind of are like your family. You should invite them to come." Aiko smiled.

"You really want Fat Cobra at our wedding?" Danny asked Aiko skeptically.

"Ok… maybe Orson and Aman?" Aiko rephrased. "At the least them. Aman had been a great mentor to you since you became a Weapon. And Orson kind of is your family."

Danny shrugged. "What was that tea you like? We can serve it. I don't really like alcohol."

"Um, omija cha tea," Aiko replied.

Danny nodded writing it down.

Aiko sighed and looked back at her book.

It was a while before the pair was disturbed.

They had been able to plan out at the very least a few ideas. But they had agreed that planning a meal was going to be a multiple-day endeavor.

"So, Danny, what are you in here for?" A voice woke Aiko up. She hadn't even been aware she had fallen asleep.

"Just research," Danny replied.

Aiko sat up and rubbed her face.

"Good morning, Lady Aiko." The voice said.

Aiko turned around to see John Aman standing behind her.

Aiko rushed to her feet and clumsily bowed. "Good Morning, Master Aman."

"Aiko, it's after lunch," Danny commented.

Aiko looked over at him. "How long was I asleep?"

"A while." Danny shrugged. "But it's fine."

John Aman walked over and picked up a book. "Might I ask; what exactly you are researching?"

"Aiko and I have to plan a meal," Danny said easily.

"What for?"

Aiko turned and smiled at Danny.

"Well, in about a month and a half I am getting married." Danny began. "Aiko was helping me with preparations."

"And what is the name of your betrothed?" John Aman asked.

Danny smiled. "Her name is Lady Aiko Kung."

Aiko turned to smile at the old man.

He didn't appear to be in complete shock. But he did look very happy. "A wonderful choice, if I may." John deeply bowed to Aiko, whose face flooded with heat.

"T-Thank you, Master." Aiko stammered.

John Aman stood up.

"Aiko had brought it to my attention, that I should invite you and Orson to both attend the celebrations," Danny said slightly uncomfortable. "If you are interested in coming."

"I would be most honored to attend. I am certain it will be very nice," John Aman smiled at the young couple. "How long have you been formally engaged?"

"About two or three weeks," Aiko answered with a nervous smile.

"I see." John Aman said with a nod. "There is some lunch in the kitchen if either of you are hungry. Is Ryu also here?"

"She went upstairs to sleep." Danny nodded.

"Alright, I will leave you two in peace." John Aman said walking out.

Aiko said as she sat back down. "I guess that went well."

Danny nodded. "Of anyone it could have been."

Aiko started to clean up some books. "I think that if enough for one day. I'm hungry and could go for a stretch or something."

Danny started to help her clean up. "Of course, my lady!" Danny smiled.

Aiko looked up at Danny. "Don't. Please?"

Danny stopped and frowned. "What?"

"I'm sick of being addressed as 'Lady,' all the monks call me it and everyone in the palace. I don't want you to also start doing it." Aiko sighed.

"Sick of your own name?" Danny asked.

"You have no idea," Aiko mumbled as she stacked the books.

"Actually, I do. Remember?" Danny smiled.

Aiko looked up at him. "Can we clean up later? I'm hungry."

"Sure." Danny nodded as he walked around the table and the pair walked out.

"I wonder who else is here." Aiko smiled.

"Hopefully no one else is around. I don't want to hear them all make remarks it will be worse than Ryu." Danny said looking up at the ceiling.

"Really?" Aiko asked.

"You know them for their stories; I know them for their personality." Danny smiled at her.

"What does that mean?" Aiko asked. "I've met them in person before."

"Take the time to really know them. Then you will understand." Danny sighed.

Aiko smiled. "Right."

Danny opened the door and allowed Aiko to enter. Danny followed her.

Orson was quietly reading at a table.

Danny and Aiko walked over and quietly took their seats across from Orson. Serving themselves from the large bowl in the middle of the table.

Orson looked up at the pair. "I hope you know I nearly shot Ryu."

"What for?" Danny asked. Not sounding anywhere near surprised.

"She decided to spook me," Orson narrowed his eyes. "She is going to get killed one of these days."

Danny nodded. "She cannot help her animal instinct most days, Orson. I am sorry."

"She could learn, or you could try medicating her," Orson replied. "Before she gets her killing."

"Danny, he was the same way with your father when he was a boy," Aman said walking over. "Orson was constantly trying to get Wendell to behave and it never happened. Nearly ended up dying many times."

Aiko nodded her head as she ate quietly.

"So, it's been a while since I have seen you, Lady Aiko. What brings you the Heart of Heaven?" Orson asked.

Aiko straightened up. "Research."

Aman smiled at the young couple before walking off.

Orson watched him go before narrowing his eyes and inspecting the girl. "Hm… what are you researching?"

"Traditions," Danny replied.

Aiko felt her face blush lightly.

"So, I have a hunch," Orson said calmly taking a bite of food. "Danny, as I already know, is engaged."

Aiko felt her face blush a little more.

Orson looked up at her. "There is my confirmation."

Danny looked over at Aiko's red face.

"So, congratulations," Orson said. "Your world is about to become a wreck."

"What does that mean?" Aiko asked.

"You are going to marry an Immortal Weapon. I don't know what you expected." Orson said. He put his chopsticks down on top of his bowl. "And becoming queen. You've got a target on your back."

"Knock it off," Danny said quickly. "She can handle herself."

It was quiet for a while.

"You are invited to come if you would like to come to our wedding," Aiko said quietly. She played with her food. "If you don't want to, I understand. You haven't been in K'un-Lun in years… and from what I know… you don't want to go back."

Orson didn't say anything for a minute. "I'll think about it."

Danny looked up and tried to study the unreadable older weapon.

Aiko let out a deep breath and it was silent once more as she ate her food.

She stirred her noodles and just played around and did nothing.

Danny looked over at her. "I thought you said you were hungry?"

Aiko shrugged. "I guess not."

"Tired?" Danny asked.

Aiko shrugged. "Not really."

"Are you getting sick again?" Danny asked quickly.

"I don't think so." Aiko sighed.

Danny's hand shot out and before Aiko knew what happened it was pressed against her forehead. "You are a little warm."

Aiko pushed his hand away. "I'm fine."

Orson chuckled to himself. "It's a good thing he isn't overly protective, isn't it?"

Aiko frowned at the older man. "Very funny."

Orson easily stood up. "Are we still training tomorrow, Danny?"

Danny nodded. "Of course."

"Good, I'll see you then." He said walking away with his dishes dumping them in the sink on his way out.

Aiko watched him leave. "I guess you are right. He does seem… distant."

"Well, I think that is just Orson," Danny replied. "He's basically a retired superhero with nothing to do."

"That must drive him crazy." Aiko sighed.

"It does." Danny sighed. "And the worst part is he looks right at Ryu and me and sees our dad."

"Danny, you can't blame him." Aiko sighed.

"I know." Danny shrugged. "It's just; he's hard to understand sometimes. He's finally teaching me new unheard of techniques. I'm finally getting somewhere. He is finally seeing me."

Aiko wrapped her arms around his neck. "I know it's hard to deal with famous and infamous family members…"

Danny smiled. He hugged her back. "Thanks, Aiko."

"Not a problem." Aiko pulled back. "I'm ready to head back if you are."

Danny nodded. "Sure."

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