Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creator's vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, than you should not read this.

Chapter 240

Tsukune thought that his life was finally starting to calm down. Since the first week after the attack by Fairy Tail, the most he had dealt with were some phone calls. Their had been a handful of calls from reporters, but they were easy to turn aside. Both Tanaka and Ross had called him to try to clarify some pieces of information. Ross was still asking Tsukune to meet with people, but was not making trouble out of it.

Tsukune concentrated on working and making sure his life was in order. He had bought a computer for his den and was learning how to get the most out of it. He knew he would need one for his university assignments. Moka followed his example, buying one of her own, and frequently invited Tsukune over to help her with it.

Ever since the last attack, Tsukune knew that something had changed for Moka. He could tell that the seal was not working the same any more. She had told him that she had removed it herself during the fighting. While spending quiet time with her he learned that the two Moka's could actually change at will now. When she was wearing the rosario, the pink haired Moka was the dominant personality. Without it, Inner Moka was the one most in charge. The seal still limited their youki, but there was no restriction on when she could take it off herself.

At first the two Mokas had some trouble with their new situation, but they were quickly learning how to work with it. They could talk freely with each other now. Which ever personality that was not in control of their body could slumber if she wanted to. When the dominant personality became excited or upset, the other Moka would feel it, blurring the lines between the two.

From Tsukune's perspective there was only one drawback to the Mokas' new level of interaction. It turned out that Inner Moka was enjoying her freedom to exercise her sense of humor. Her favorite trick was to wait until Tsukune was with her outer self, but distracted, then take just enough control to do things to make Tsukune jump. One such time was while Moka and Tsukune had gone for a walk to the store. While Tsukune was holding a door for Outer Moka, Inner Moka siezed the moment and groped him.

"He-ay..." Tsukune had protested the not so gentle touch to his inner thigh.

"It's not my fault," Outer Moka quickly defended while blushing. "Ura-chan did it."

The frustrated look Tsukune gave the Mokas was cute, and kind of funny. While outer Moka blushed with a shy smile, Inner Moka was free to laugh. Of course both of them liked teasing Tsukune, so the arrangement worked well in their favor. In spite of the Outer Moka's protests to the contrary, Tsukune was sure that they were working together.

Tsukune was not really bothered by the attention the Mokas were giving him. He loved them and was happy that they wanted to be with him, even if it was just to tease him some times. His time with them helped him remember the importance of doing his best to make his life a successful one. One of the things that Tsukune had decided to do ho help build for that success was to get a real driver's license. He did not just want one that was whipped up through questionable paperwork. Not only did he not want to be dependent on the Board Chairman's support, but he also wanted to be able to drive more than just Hiru.

Once he had decided to get a real driver's license, Tsukune thought about all the other parts of his life that it could effect. He realized that he would need some specialized training. As much as he wanted to be independent, what he wanted could only come from a limited source. With pride pushed aside, Tsukune went to the person he though would be the most help. He asked the intimidating and mysterious Bus Driver to teach him.

While not overly hard, studying for his license did take time. It was not something that would just happen instantly. When he talked with the women that he loved and they asked him what he had been doing recently, he answered them honestly. Moka decided that if Tsukune was going to get his license, she needed to get one as well, if only because it would be something she could accomplish on her own. There was also that small matter of her competitive spirit. Kurumu and Mizore had also both decided to follow Tsukune's example.

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Inari had to suppress her urge to giggle. Beside her, Ruby was smiling proudly. It had taken them time and effort, and Kasumi's enthusiastic assistance, but the two women had their driver's licenses. While they were a little disappointed with how their photographs had turned out, it wasn't enough to reduce their sense of accomplishment.

They celebrated their success by thanking the person that had helped them. Kasumi had been more than happy to help out. When the young women had come to her, there had been no way she could have refused. Moka had come to her as well, but on her own. All three of them had asked her for help. All three of them had called her 'mother.' When Ruby and Inari had gotten their licenses, Kasumi had been proud of them both. When they had invited her out to lunch, and for a little time shopping, Kasumi had been happy to to accept.

It had just been a few days later when Moka got her license. She was no less proud or excited over her achievement than the others She also wanted to thank Kasumi by taking her out for lunch and shopping.

Kasumi was happy to have so many pretty young women calling her mother. It made her feel important and special. When she was out with Moka, she told her stories about Tsukune's childhood. When she had been out with Ruby and Inari, she had talked about food and fashions. It did depress her a little that none of the young women shared her interest in television dramas, or even romantic movies.

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Kurumu and her mother arrived at the car dealership by taxi. Ageha had never seen the need for getting a driver's license, but had no hesitation in supporting her daughter's ambition. When Kurumu had her license in hand, and a proud smile on her face, Ageha new it was time for a little mother-daughter celebration. Since Kurumu wasn't going to celebrate with men and champagne, shopping was the way to go. Of course, under the circumstances, there was only one kind of shopping that was going to matter.

When the salesmen saw the taxi pull up to their dealership they started to get excited. If somebody arrived by taxi, they were expecting to drive off the lot in something. When two women got out of the taxi, the excitement increased. Two women, good looking and well dressed, were not likely to be interested in looking at engines, checking motor oil, or any of the countless other things that mechanically inclined men were likely to do. The two women almost shouted that they would be easy money.

"This will be fun," Ageha purred to Kurumu as the taxi drove off.

"Oh yes," Kurumu agreed.

The two women had bright smiles as the first salesman approached. Lust just rolled off of the men watching them. Lust for money. The ego driven salesmen had no idea how much entertainment they were about to provide the two succubi.

x…$x..x

It was only an hour and a half later when Kurumu drove off behind the wheel of her new car. The dealership carried imports. For the Kurono women, money was of far less importance than style and comfort. In the time it took to exchange greetings with the beautiful women, the salesmen had gone from seeing them as targets to be separated from their money, to realizing that they wanted to do the best that they could to make the two women happy.

Kurumu's new car was a little, sporty, red jeep. The back seat was a small, padded bench that could be folded up to expand the small cargo area in the back. The jeep had a removable shell and leather upholstery. Big, all-terrain tires had been installed, along with every comfort feature possible. Kurumu had picked it out for a couple of reasons, including the fact that it reminded her of Tsukune. In spite of its size, the little car had a strong engine. The jeep looked fun, and even a little cute, but when the eager-to-please salesmen had explained its inner workings, it turned out to be a rugged and capable worker.

Kurumu tried to hide how nervous she felt behind the wheel of her own first car. It was different from a rental or one that belonged to a driving school. It was her car. She had opted for the best insurance coverage, but that didn't keep her from worrying. As much as she was proud of her new license and her jeep, Kurumu really wanted to just get home safely and park in the garage.

In spite of her nervousness, Kurumu knew that there was something that had to be taken care of right away. It was something she knew her mother would understand, and even enjoy. Kurumu had her new car, so now it was time to some serious shopping. There were accessories to buy for the jeep, and clothes and accessories for herself. It was all well and good to be able to buy something, as any woman would admit, but if you didn't have the right clothes and accessories, there was no way you could really be happy.

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Tsukune sat behind the wheel of his minivan feeling proud of his accomplishment. There was no doubt in his mind right then that he was on the right path to making his desired future a reality. The minivan was a used model, but only two years old. It had been set up for comfort, instead of just utility, with four Captain's Chairs and a back bench. It was the kind of vehicle a small family could use for a long trip, or a group of adults could appreciate while sitting in traffic. It was a modest, pearly gray that Tsukune found comforting, considering how exciting much of his life seemed to be in times.

Tsukune pulled the minivan to a stop with a small sigh of satisfaction. He had set out with a goal in mind, and he had achieved it. Setting the transmission in park, Tsukune turned to his passenger.

"You've done vary good," Bus Driver said to Tsukune with a smile. "I'm proud of you m'boy. Congratulations."

"Thank you, Bus Driver Sensei," Tsukune said with a small chuckle.

Tsukune had just successfully demonstrated his new driving prowess. There was a huge difference between a motorcycle and a car, or minivan. The fact that he had a license that was completely legitimate, for both cars and motorcycles, was something Tsukune was proud to have accomplished. But in addition to expanding on his transportation options, Tsukune had learned from Bus Driver how to navigate the network of jump points in a conventional vehicle.

Tsukune could not help but smile at his own success. By his own skill and ability, he was free to travel without being dependent upon others. If he wanted to make a trip with his girlfriends, he would no longer be stuck looking for help or having to settle on a pack of motorcycle familiars.

As Tsukune left the area under the barrier, he knew it was time to do a little celebrating. Between work and his specialized studying to get himself ready to drive, he had not had much free time lately. Moka had also been spending time studying, and even practicing her driving with Tsukune's mother. Now that they had finished, it was time to do something special.

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Moka had been surprised by Tsukune's sudden invitation. He had knocked on her door and asked her if she would be interested in going out. She had said yes without any hesitation.

The date was a simple one. Tsukune had asked Ruby to prepare a picnic dinner for himself and Moka. He then invited Moka to go out with him, without telling her any more than it would be just a casual dinner and some time together. Because he was asking her to go out on short notice, he knew she would want some time to get ready . While Moka was putting herself together, Tsukune made sure he was presentable for a date as well.

Tsukune liked the idea of the casual date. It was about him and Moka being able to spend time together, not about trying to be some kind of show piece. He was dressed nicely, in an office casual kind of way, when he met up with Moka at her door. She had chosen a long sleeved blouse and a pair of jeans that clung to her in all the right ways. Without telling her his plans, he took her down to the parking garage. Because she had never seen his minivan before, Tsukune had to guide her to it.

"Tsukune?" Moka asked. She had not brought her helmet, because Tsukune had told her it wouldn't be needed. That had been good news, because it meant that she could spend a little extra attention on her hair without worrying about the helmet messing it up. But then Tsukune was guiding her over to the same corner of the garage as where Hiru made her lair.

At the last moment, Tsukune surprised her. Instead of going around the rounded body of a gray minivan, he guided her to it and opened the passenger door for her. She gave him a look and he gave her a warm, confident smile in return.

"See," Tsukune said. "No need for a helmet tonight."

The picnic was at a city park. The main walkways, central fountain, and playground areas were well lighted. Tsukune carried the box holding their dinner while Moka carried a folded blanket. They found a small hill under the branches of sakura trees. While the season for watching cherry blossoms had already passed by, the trees still offered a place to relax. Their foliage offered shade during the day. At night, the area under that sakura boughs were in deep shadow.

Tsukune and Moka were not alone in the park. It was still early enough that people walking to and from work and home were still in the area. Couples walked and sat together through the lit areas, or reclined on blankets with snacks or drinks. Moka decided that she liked the romantic atmosphere.

xxX

"Tsukune," Moka said as she sat cuddled with him. Their meal finished but the date continuing. "This was a nice idea."

"I thought so," Tsukune agreed, laying back.

"You..." Moka complained as she was pulled down with him. She ended up half on top of him.

"Well," Tsukune said as he put his arms around her. "I think anything that lets me spend time with you is a pretty good idea."

"Tsukune..." Moka scolded. "You are being sweet again."

"So?" Tsukune said. "I love you, and I want you to know it. I want to be able to show it."

"Aww..." Moka replied. "I love you too. In fact, I love you more."

"Not possible," Tsukune smiled.

"You forget," Moka moved so that her face was closer to his. "There are two of me, and we both love you."

"I can never forget that," Tsukune replied. "Because I love you, all of you and both of you."

"Tsukune..." Moka's voice grew deeper as red highlights appeared in her eyes. "You should be careful..."

"Why?" Tsukune said. "I am out on a date with you. It has been a good day, but spending time with you makes it better. Why should I be careful about admitting that I love you." His expression, while still happy, became more serious. "Moka, you are the most important part of my life. I love you. I am excited knowing that you are my fiancee. I love you."

"Tsu...Ku...ne..." Moka growled. "If you keep talking like that..."

"Look around," Tsukune said in a low voice. "We are surrounded by normal people, enjoying normal lives. Some of them are here with the one they love, just like I am here with you."

Moka did as Tsukune had suggested. She looked around and saw that most of the people in the area were couples. Many of them were hold each other, and even kissing. Out in the shadows, her vampire eyes could see couples in passionate embrace. A slow smile spread across her face.

"Tsukune," Moka said in a purr. "Before we go home..."

Tsukune cut her of by pulling her in for a kiss.