Author's Note: I wasn't sure if I was going to post this chapter today, since the site is acting up. For those of you going "The site's fine, Oxenstierna D. Yuki-Rin! Are you nuts?!", there's a glitch with new chapters of stories on your favorites list. If the new chapter is posted, you'll get a "Fanfiction Type 1 Error" instead of the chapter. Or, the new chapter doesn't show up. Hopefully, this chapter will show up.
Before we begin, I need to address a couple of things - First, this arc will end within the week, since we need to celebrate Yuki-Rin's birthday (and my birthday) before the week is done, which means that the Glass House Arc will begin soon. I'm pretty stoked for the next arc, since it's got an infamous villain and an unexpected ally returning and a wacky competition that puts the Davy Back Fight to shame.
However, the only thing is that I'm a bit busy the next few days, since it's my birthday week and whatnot. Tomorrow, I'm gone for most of the day since my cool aunt, uncle, and cousin are taking me out for my birthday. Monday through Wednesday are regular update days. Thursday night, my friends and I are going to a movie night, so I'll be gone for much of the night. Friday is my birthday and a day off from school, which means extra updates. Next Saturday and Sunday are regular update days. And, Monday is President's Day, which means a day off and more updates. Basically, all the updating time I will lose won't really be in vain.
So, let's begin the chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Ch. 113: "The Bishop's Bed and Breakfast."
"What? What do you mean that there are no more rooms?"
A week later, Yuki-Rin and Kazuma were at the bed and breakfast that their fellow crewmembers sent them to.
"We have no more rooms avaliable. It's Valentine's Day, so many couples booked rooms in advance," The receptionist explained. "However, the Bishop's Bed and Breakfast still has plenty of rooms avaliable. Try going there."
"Thank you," Kazuma said before he walked over to Yuki-Rin, who was idily flipping through a magazine about the island. "Well, that didn't work. The whole place is booked."
Yuki-Rin sighed as she closed the magazine.
"Who's idea was it for us to go to a bed and breakfast in the first place?" Yuki-Rin asked.
"Not my idea," Kazuma answered. "Speaking of which, is there a DenDen Mushi here?"
Back on the Hyperion…
"What do you mean it's booked?!" Wolfgang yelled into the DenDen Mushi.
"A lot of couples are staying there for Valentine's Day. We got referred to another bed and breakfast on the other side of the village," Kazuma explained on the other line. Wolfgang sighed as he massaged his temples.
"Okay, then go there. Don't get into any trouble and don't do any… Sexual stuff, you know. You're only sixteen," Wolfgang explained.
"Of course, Wolfgang. We'll see you tomorrow."
Wolfgang hung up.
"What happened?" Matsu asked.
"Long story short, Yuki-Rin and Kazuma are going to a different bed and breakfast across the village since the one we sent them to is booked," Wolfgang explained.
"Who's idea was it to send Yuki-Rin and Kazuma to a bed and breakfast in the first place?" Heathcliffe asked.
"That's what we all bloody want to know," Molly answered.
"To be honest, neither of them seemed too keen on going. Maybe we should send someone to bring them back," Heathcliffe suggested.
"And risk ruining everything? We've only got until tomorrow to do the finishing touches. We need Yuki-Rin away from us so we can finish up," Wolfgang explained. "Also, I have this feeling that something isn't right with this island."
"Yeah. The movie theater in town only shows three movies, and they all came out six months ago. I know I've seen The Hunger Show several times and enjoyed it, I don't need to see it again at this theater," Hana explained. (1)
"No, it's not that. I have the feeling that something's going to happen," Wolfgang said as he began to pace about the room.
"Well, we should've kept Yuki-Rin and Kazuma here," Holden pointed out. Wolfgang stopped pacing.
"Actually, there's nothing we can do about it. All I can say about this is that I'm glad Kazuma's with Yuki-Rin right now."
Back with Yuki-Rin and Kazuma, they were walking through the village to get to the Bishop's Bed and Breakfast.
"Okay, so all we have to do is go left when we hit the fork in the road and continue on until we reach the city limits," Yuki-Rin said.
"Yep," Kazuma answered. Yuki-Rin then noticed that Kazuma was limping.
"What's wrong with your ankle?" Yuki-Rin asked.
"I sprained it while we were in the Pandorica. It's slowly getting better, but Ageha said it could take weeks to fully heal. She also told me that I was one of the lucky ones – People who sprain their ankles can take months to heal sometimes," Kazuma explained.
"You know, I read that the Bishop's Bed and Breakfast has a hot spring. Maybe that will help with your ankle," Yuki-Rin explained. Kazuma smiled.
"Does this mean that I will spend Valentine's Day at the hot springs with my girlfriend?!" Kazuma thought to himself. "Wolfgang Katsuragi, you are a genius!"
People around Yuki-Rin and Kazuma sweatdropped.
"Really, Kazuma?" Yuki-Rin asked as they began to walk again.
"Well, what I meant to say was that Wolfgang is a genius for finally getting us a proper date," Kazuma explained.
"This doesn't seem like a proper date. Nothing seems right right now," Yuki-Rin said with a sigh.
"What's wrong with you? You're usually happy when you're with me," Kazuma asked as he flashed Yuki-Rin a cheesy grin. Yuki-Rin sat down on a nearby bench.
"I just feel like I'm about to have a panic attack. Not over my crew, but… I just have a bad feeling about this island," Yuki-Rin explained.
"What do you mean you have a bad feeling about this place?" Kazuma asked.
"I think… Something bad's going to happen to us. We need to warn everyone," Yuki-Rin explained. Kazuma stood up.
"At the moment, we can't. Right now, let's just go to the bed and breakfast. Maybe a bath in the hot springs or a nap will do you good," Kazuma explained. Slowly, Yuki-Rin got up from the bench.
"I guess that will work. Maybe I'm overreacting to what's going on and why everyone else is talking about stuff behind my back," Yuki-Rin said as she and Kazuma began to walk again.
"Yuki-Rin, the Capricorns aren't talking behind your back. They were discussing their own plans for Valentine's Day. They have stuff they want to do, too," Kazuma explained before he kissed Yuki-Rin. "Feeling better?"
"I'm beginning to. Maybe this is just what the doctor ordered," Yuki-Rin answered. Kazuma laughed nervously.
"Ageha didn't say anything about this, really. But… She did give me 'the talk' before we left," Kazuma said with another nervous laugh. Yuki-Rin laughed hard in response to what Kazuma said.
"Ageha gave you the talk?! You poor thing!" Yuki-Rin yelled in-between laughs. "I heard the talk when I turned twelve. I had it worse, since it came from my angry bitch of a mother."
"At least your mom taught you these things. I had to hear the talk with Holden, Heathcliffe, and Daisuke, and Daisuke would not stop asking very awkward questions," Kazuma explained.
"Soren didn't get the talk?" Yuki-Rin asked.
"Nah. I heard from Heathcliffe that he slept with Teru before they got separated," Kazuma explained. "But, anyway, teenaged awkwardness about mature things aside – I think we're almost at the bed and breakfast."
Yuki-Rin smiled.
"You know what, Kazuma? You saved me from a panic attack over something that may not happen," Yuki-Rin said before she kissed Kazuma. Kazuma smiled.
"And, this is how a real date between us should go…" Kazuma said to himself.
(1) - If you haven't figured it out already, The Hunger Show is supposed to be One Piece's equivalent to The Hunger Games.
Anyway, if you have theories as to who the "infamous villain" and the "unexpected ally" are who are returning in the next arc, tell me your predictions in the review!