7396. Girls, when your parents are seeing someone, it is natural to be curious, and perhaps a little protective. However, there are some limits, such as aerial reconnaissance, wiretapping, and sonar.
7396a. "But, we need to know if he's worthy of Haruna-mama!" -Haruna(DDH).
7396b. "Yeah, what if he's a serial killer or something?"-Shirane(DDH).
7396c. "Or worse, a clown?"-Kurama(DDH).
7396d. "Why me?"-Hiei(DDH).

Yokosuka.

"Sisters, I call this meeting to discuss a matter of the utmost importance." said Haruna(DDH).

"What is it? Did Auntie Kongou and Uncle Goto finally make it official?" asked Shirane(DDH).

"Did Auntie Kirishima and Auntie Washington set a date?" added Kurama.(DDH).

"Actually, neither. Tell me, have any of you noticed anything different about Haruna-mama?"

Her sisters all looked at her, perplexed.

"Haven't any of you noticed that she's been extremely happy lately?" she continued. "How that smile of hers lights up any room instantly?"

"Onee-sama, no offense, but isn't Haruna-mama like that normally?" asked Hiei(DDH).

"Yes, imouto-chan, but she's been happier than normal for the last month or so, and I know why." said Haruna, pausing for effect. "Haruna-mama's in love!"

"What?!"

"With who!?"

Oh, no, I'd hoped it take them a little longer to figure that one out. thought Hiei.

"That's the thing, I don't know who she's in love with.."

Hiei allowed a small breath of relief.

"so that's why we're gonna spy on her to find out who he is." finished Haruna.

Hiei's momentary relief vanished instantly, and as her three sisters discussed their plans, Hiei began to formulate one of her own.

The next day...

"Onee-sama, don't you think this is just a little overboard?" asked Hiei sweetly.

"Nonsense, Hiei-chan. The best way to find out who Haruna-mama is seeing is to have an eye in the sky." said Haruna as one of her SH-60Js took off towards Hosho's. "They'll never suspect a thing."

Hiei looked at the helicopter, trying to figure out a way to stop it. "Excuse me for a moment, I just realized I forgot something back home. I'll be right back."

Hiei ran to the open field next to the base, where Yudachi and her sisters were playing baseball.

"Yudachi-chan, could you do me a favor?"

"What kind of favor?" asked Yudachi.

"See that helicopter over there? Could you hit it with a baseball and make it look like an accident?"

"What's in it for me?" asked Yudachi innocently.

"I'll give half of my stash of leftover candy, including all the poifull."

Yudachi's eyes lit up. "You promise, poi?"

"Yes, just knock that chopper out of the sky!" she paused, calming herself. "Preferably without killing anybody or causing any property damage."

"Consider it done, poi." said Yudachi as she wound up her pitch. The ball went flying, slamming straight into the helo, sending it auto-rotating down.

"Oh, and if anyone asks, it was an accident, and I was never here."

"Sure, and the candy?"

"I'll either give it to you later today or tomorrow."

"Pleasure doing business with you, poi."

With that, Hiei took off back to her sisters, readying herself to deal with whatever crazy idea Haruna had cooked up next.

An hour later...

"OK, since recon was a bust, onto Plan B." said Haruna.

"Wiretapping!?"

"Yes, sister. Haruna-mama been calling someone at the same time everyday for the past week. It's got to be him, and since she uses the landline, Shirane-chan can wiretap it!"

"But.." Hiei started to say, but the look in her sister's eyes made her think better of it. "Actually, I'll be back in a second. Hiei-mama wanted me to help her with the dishes."

"OK, have fun." said Kurama.

Hiei ducked into her parent's room and pulled out her cell phone, sending a quick text to Hiei(BB), before dialing her landline.

"Shh, it's ringing." said Shirane.

"This is it." said Haruna, fist-pumping her sister.

"Wait, Hiei-mama just answered it. It's a telemarketer, and, oh dear."

"What?"

"Look's like Hiei-mama's interested in whatever this guy is selling."

"Great, there goes Plan B." said Kurama despondently.

"In that case, time for Plan C."

"I am not wiretapping Haruna-mama's cell."

"Fine then, Plan D."


The next day...

"Sonar, really?!" asked Hiei. "Girls, this is really going too far."

"No, it hasn't." said Haruna. "We need to know if he's worthy of Haruna-mama."

"Yeah," added Shirane. "what if he's a serial killer or something?"

"Or worse, a clown." finished Kurama.

Hiei panicked inwardly. She could handle Haruna's helicopters, and Shirane's technological expertise, but nothing on Earth could stop Kurama's ears. Unless...

"I'll be right back. I have to check my science project."

"Okay sis, bye."

"Anyone notice that as soon as Hiei-chan leaves, something happens to our plan?" asked Shirane.

"Eh, probably just sheer coincidence." said Haruna.

"Wait, I think I here something!" said Kurama. "It sounds like.."

"Like what, Kurama-chan?" a new voice asked. All three destroyers stopped dead in their tracks, and looked behind them, hoping that they hadn't heard what they just thought they heard. Of course, they had no such luck, for standing behind them was Hiei(BB), tapping her foot and looking very irritated.

"Girls, what did I say about spying on people?"

A few hours later..


Hiei sighed as she plopped down on the sofa next to her daughter. "Well, it was bond to happen sooner or later."

Her daughter echoed her sigh. "Yeah, but I had hoped that it would take them a little bit longer to figure it out. The last thing the two of them need is for people to find out before they're ready to tell everyone."

"With any luck, we may have bought them a little more time." said Hiei. "The good news is that I think the two of them are almost ready to tell people."

"That's great. Haruna-mama really is in love with her."

"Speak of the devil." said Hiei as the two of them heard a car pull up to the parking space. Soon, two familiar Kanmusu walked into the room.

"Onee-san, Hiei-chan, you two are still up?" asked Haruna(BB). "Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, Hiei and I just had to keep the others from finding out too soon."

"So they know?" asked Haruna.

"Only that you're seeing someone. They don't know who it is though, Haruna-mama."

"It's just as well, saihai. Once my sister returns tomorrow, we were going to tell everyone."

Both Hiei's eyes lit up. "Wait, so that means.."

"The two of you are ready to make it official?"

"Yes." said Haruna as she ran her fingers through her girlfriend's brown hair. "We're in love, and we're ready to tell the world."

Her girlfriend's green eyes shined as she hugged Haruna. "Why stop there, saihai? I'm ready to tell the universe."

"Well, I think that calls for a celebration..." a yawn from her daughter cut Hiei off. "On second thought, how about I get you to bed?"

"I think that's a good idea, Hiei-san."

"We'll see you in the morning, hime-chan." said Haruna.

"Oh, and Hiei-chan?" said Haruna's girlfriend.

"Yes?"

"Thank you for keeping our secret."

Hiei hugged the two of them before going to her room and joining her sisters, smiling as she thought about what tomorrow would bring.