this idea just popped into my head. figured why not. title pretty much gives you an idea what to expect. hope you enjoy.

It was another beautiful day at Ryozanpaku. Honoka was playing Othello with Apachai, Sakaki was drinking booze, Kensei was trying to sneak a pic of Shigure, Kenichi was training, Miu was doing the laundry.

"Oh, no, we're out of fabric softener," Miu said. "I'll run to the store and pick some up."

"Let me do it, Miu," Kenichi said. "I could use a break for a bit."

"But, Kenichi-"

"Hey, let me do this, 'kay? Actually while I'm out, is there anything you guys want... that's not alchoholic?"

"I'm not gonna make a kid buy me booze, but could you pick up some barbecue chips?"

"Juice!" Honoka and Apachai shouted.

"Onigi... ri... please," Shigure said.

"Jasmine tea," Akisame said.

"Porn mag," Kensei said.

"You can get that one yourself."

"I'm joking. Sour cream and onion chips."

"Okay, got it. I'm off."

"Have a safe trip," Miu said.

"My big brother is so awesome, and I'm sure he'll love what you guys get him for his birthday on Saturday." As soon as those words left Honoka's lips, everyone went silent. "Hmm? What's wrong?"

"HIS BIRTHDAY IS ON SATURDAY?!" everyone but Akisame and Shigure shouted.

"Yeah. Did you guys not ask Kenichi when his birthday was?"

"It honestly slipped our minds. Besides, martial artists train every day, even on their birthdays."

"Eh? But that's not fair. He works hard every day. Not to mention he just offered to get that stuff for you guys."

"She's not... wrong. After... all, Kenichi needs... fun."

"Well, we could do that carrot again," Sakaki said.

"Carrot?" Honoka asked.

"Oh, no, we are not doing that again. You guys used a date with me, and told all those thugs where to find Kenichi to force him into a fight."

"You saying my brother's not good enough to date you?"

"No, that's not it at all!"

Miu explained what happened that day, and Honoka used her toy hammer on Sakaki, Kensei and Akisame. Obviously it had no effect, but they could feel the anger in those hits.

"Kenichi was lacking in confidence and courage at the time," Sakaki defended. "I mean he still does, but not as bad as it was then."

"Honoka is right though," Akisame said. "Kenichi does deserve a day to himself. After all, he is our number one disciple."

"He's your only disciple," Honoka said.

"Which makes him number one. Besides even if a better trained and more talented person became a disciple, Kenichi would still be number 1."

"You better make him feel like it, or I'll show you what's what!"

The masters couldn't help but chuckle at that adorable outburst, but agreed to do something special.

"Alright, then on Saturday, we'll treat him well. But until then, it'll be training, training, training!"

"Hey, why aren't you taking it easy!?"

"When we tried to subtly suggest and make Kenichi want to move in, it failed miserably," Kensei said. "Especially because of how easy we took it on him. And Apachai being terrible at secrets." Everyone looked at him.

"Apachai promises to do better this time! But why are we keeping the fact that we know Kenichi's birthday a secret?"

"Yeah, why... are we?"

"So, you wanna make it a surprise party?" Sakaki asked.

"Of course. After all, what better way to enjoy a surprise party than after a week of intense training?"

"You get the feeling this will be a tough week for my brother too, titsy?"

"Yeah, but imagine how happy he'll be."

And so, the masters of Ryozanpaku planned a party for their number one disciple.

sorry I stopped it here. I wanted to go on and get the story out there. besides, planning on the birthday party being posted on Kenichi's actual birthday, October 12. next chapter will either be the party itself or secret prep for it. also planning to do a new Transformers fic, but unsure what Autobot to start with. I've narrowed it to Hot Rod and Hot Shot(Armada)