She was more well rounded than most of Ryu's Sekirei, Ahiko seen that already multiple times. Toyotama had an anger problem, she wasn't exactly fond of her but there was a respect between them now. Matsu for all her smarts and wit was the biggest pervert on the planet, and she was sure of that, sure enough to bet a few million yen.

She wondered how Ryu managed before he winged her. How did he deal with Toyotama and Yashima constantly going at it. The worse part had to be it wasn't sparring most of the time, but insults and yelling. A lot of yelling, and crying from Yashima things tended to get so out of hand, and she the look on Ryu's face at times she could see exhaustion.

It was good that they were out today, Ryu needed a break.

He still had a limit that wasn't meant to be snapped. He was different, hard to understand, she was one of the very few who truly understood him. She looked around the inside of the house Ryu was going to purchase, they had both been here for a couple of hours now. The house was built like a fortress, cement reinforced the walls, along with plated steel. There were five rooms in all, all of them large enough to house a few occupants.

Acting like Ryu's wife wasn't too difficult, she didn't change what she did, showed a bit more affection than she usually would in public. She was happy though, because the perv had been staring at her and Ryu responded with.

"That's a good way to get your eyes gouged out."

He was always so blunt and to the point, it made matters of romance difficult with him. He didn't believe in fantasies or fairy tales, he found that to be a waste of time.

There were no happy endings in reality, someone always died, everyone was effected by the loss. Emotions took charge, hatred was fueled and before anyone knows it there's nothing but death surrounding them. She sighed softly, some of his Sekirei must have really struggled to adjust, they seemed to be obsessive, and that was one thing Ryu didn't like.

"This house is well built. It's more like a fort, if I have to be honest." Ryu said to the woman who owned the home. She looked to be the age of twenty five with long, dark brown silky hair that fell to her shoulders. She had a slender and shapely build with slight tanned skin. She was of average height around five foot seven. The only thing Ryu ever seen close to this was an all out fort, or MBI tower...

"My father believed that someone could never be too careful. Underestimating anyone or anything is dangerous." The woman said in that same, weird cheerful tone, the same tone she had been using since he seen her. It was kind of creepy the way she spoke, it wasn't menacing, but too cheery. It seemed faked. Rehearsed.

He exchanged a look with Ahiko, she nodded ever so slightly in silent agreement.

This woman was strange...

"Your father was a very literal person. Maybe too literal, I'm not even sure if a hurricane would effect this place." Ahiko commented as she stood at Ryu's side, her hand folded in front of her, the action pressing her tender mounds together. Ryu couldn't help but look, he'd rarely seen her dress so... Nice, as some would put it. Of course he enjoyed seeing her in jogging pants and a t shirt, there was something about how easy she moved and spoke that was fondly, but he'd be lying if he said he wasn't attracted to her, and didn't enjoy seeing her dressed this way.

"I guess he experienced a lot in his life. Sometimes certain things or events stick with us, and haunt us." The woman said, as she led them down a stair well, that led them to the backyard. It was large, much bigger than what he was expecting, there were weeds near the flower beds, and the flower beds were wilting away. They looked healthy to some extent but after a few weeks they'd be brown and withered. Other than that there was nothing noteworthy-if those weren't present the area would be perfect for training and sparring.

Ahiko inclined her head slightly as she took in the array of weeds.

"The garden could use a bit of work." She said, normally she wouldn't make a comment but she had to play the part.

"It's why I'm selling it. Most of the garden companies have moved out of Teito since all of that crazy stuff has been happening. Unfortunately, that means people like me have a hard time."

Ryu nodded in understanding, his eyes softening for a moment.

It would be hard keeping up on everything in such a massive house, yard work alone would take five hours. That's why people who owned these types of home usually paid people to cut their grass, and all those other things.

He looked at Ahiko, wrapping a strong arm around her waist, pulling her closer, enjoying the quiet yelp that escaped her lips. "Me and my wife can come back in a few days."

"Actually, sir..."

You don't have to rush to pack anything or forget something important. If we rush, we forget things." Ahiko offered.

Ryu watched the women carefully before speaking. "Is there a problem?"

"Well..."

"Whatever it is, fine by me." Ahiko said, smacking him on the ass being sure to grab his cheek tightly. She was so going to get him for this, it was enough with the outfit but now he was purposely startling her while she was wearing heels. But a small part of her was happy, excited even, her heart raced and her breaths were short, he did say she looked nice. And she wouldn't mind wearing these clothes for him, if it made him happy.

"I've already moved everything out just a few weeks ago. I've been getting a lot of buyers for this house, but they never get back to me past the first or second stage. Business sure can be rough at times." The woman said, musingly, with a just a hint of sadness.

Ryu narrowed his eyes. It wasn't far fetched that this woman did move everything out, considering there were people checking out the home. There didn't need to be some clown trying to steal a watch or jewel that had been in the family for years. But, something wasn't adding up with this whole thing. For some reason this was feeling more and more dangerous. Not just a simple discussion for buying a home. This woman couldn't be a Sekirei, as he was certain she'd challenge Ahiko-unless she didn't know...

No, there'd definitely be a challenge.

Was she working with someone...

Was she...

"Are you sure?" Ahiko asked politely, her smile small.

"I'm sure. No sense is waiting around for some possible person or people to buy this house, you two are as close as I've gotten. I figure I better take advantage of this before I never sell this house. It's been on the market for nearly six months now." The woman cleared her throat, looking a little uncomfortable from speaking so much.

"If we're done with our business...Could I have the payment?"

Ryu blinked a few times, digging into his pocket. "Here."

He gave her an envelope, and the woman let out a quiet laugh as she cut open the top, seeing the whole sum of eight hundred thousand yen right there. She placed the envelope in her purse, as she smiled at Ryu and Ahiko, closing her small suitcase full of. She looked pleased with herself, and judging from the bottle of sake in her purse, she was going to party it up.

"Thanks, take care of the house."

Ryu and Ahiko both saw her out. The woman gave one last wave before she entered her car, took a drink from the bottle in her purse, smashed it on the cement, and sped off.

Ryu and Ahiko both looked at each other, a quiet sigh escaping both of them. Something wasn't sitting right. That woman appeared to be somewhere else completely. Had she even packed her stuff? Did she really just throw it away or burn it? Why was she drinking a bottle of sake and driving? And, why did she smash the half empty bottle?

Ahiko took a deep breath as she raised her arms over her head, a smile on her face.

"Home, we have a place we can call home now!" She beamed letting a laugh escape her lips. In all honesty she was getting tired of staying at the Inn, it was noisy and getting crammed, there was also the fact Ryu seemed increasingly agitated more so through the days, specially today.

Ryu watched her with a small smile, it was funny in a sense. Most people wanted money, food, etc, but the smallest things made Ahiko jump for joy. Now, this house was by no means small, but she was intent on finding their own place, she supported the venture one hundred percent. However she didn't predict she'd be wearing this outfit.

So much had happened, so much more was going to happen and he could only take it as it came, for now he had peace, if only for a few hours with Ahiko. He savored moments like this, when it was silent aside from the breeze brushing through the windows, and the birds chirping their melody, so simple yet... Complex. He shook his head, looking at Ahiko with his own smile. "Yeah, we can do whatever we want now."

"Yeah, Miya-dono won't be all like 'that's against the rules' and then do that creepy mask thing. How does she do that, do you know?" Ahiko looked over at him with a curious expression. She didn't do anything against the rules, kissing was permitted which she did do all the time.

She enjoyed his kisses, although she enjoyed more. They both laughed for a moment, Ahiko stopping for a second to look at Ryu, like this he looked normal, and not in some crazy game. He almost seemed human, his laugh was honest and genuine, a carefree note behind it, she smiled recalling him when he was much, much younger. She wrapped her arms around his neck, looking dreamily into his violet irises. "Have I told you how handsome you are..." Her voice trailed off as she adjusted herself for a moment, the heels starting to hurt her feet.

"No, but thank you will just do." He smirked cheekily as she thumped her fist on his chest, it was with some force but not enough to hurt him. He could be such a cocky boy at times and mischievous as just proven, but she knew he was joking he'd make another more serious response in a few moments after enjoying her slightly flustered state.

"You haven't. You're very... Pretty." He said his voice above a whisper as he wrapped his arms around her slender waist, Ahiko surrendered in his grasp walking closer to him, his warmth hitting her entire torso as she made contact with him, was he always a furnace?

"Pretty, really Ryu-kun, pretty?" Ahiko asked, this time she smirked, mirth filling her eyes.

"Yeah you- MPH!" He almost choked in shock as he felt Ahiko's tender and full lips crash into his own. He nibbled on her lips when regained his composure, she allowed him access and danced her tongue with his own. She normally didn't act so boldly, but they were alone for the first time in a very long time. Not to mention her body, it was getting so hot, unbearably hot, now the only way to cool that sensation was to kiss him.

They broke their kiss after a few minutes, Ahiko breathing heavily her eyes almost hazing over as she looked into his own, he barely caught his breath when she began to talk again.

"You're not supposed to answer silly. I've always wanted to do that!"

Before he could respond she pressed her lips to his pushing, pushing him onto the floor and opening his gi and kimono, tracing her hands across his muscular torso.

"Ahiko." Ryu said carefully, he felt something burning the entire time they had been together. Or maybe it was from Yomi getting him riled up. Either way he's barely maintaining his grip on his self control.

It's okay." Ahiko said, a small smile forming on her face. "I want to try some things."

Ryu felt what little of his self control remained break, he kissed her passionately. Ahiko returned the kiss as she sat up pressing her body close to his as she set her down on her back, her eyes conveying her every emotion. There was lust, passion, but love and affection, a willingness and understanding. Ryu carefully kneaded her breasts as he left a trail of kisses down her neck, Ahiko moaned arching her back off of the floor, the action making him more aroused.

Ahiko didn't have the biggest breasts, like Uzume for instance, but her body was shapely, everything was balanced from her shapely breasts, slender waist, and long muscular legs hidden with smooth skin. But she was extremely sensitive, he took a breath. "Are you sure?" He asked quietly, Ahiko simply nodded with heavy breaths, bringing him down into a kiss wrapping her legs around his waist.

She wanted this, she already knew who her heart, soul, and mind belonged to. Perhaps belong wasn't the right word, but she was taken by Ryu. She surrendered herself to his kisses and kneading, arching her back when she felt his breath brush against the side of her neck. She had to give him credit he was always in control to some extent, even after her kisses that she put all of her emotions, all of her desires into, he managed to ask before he took her. She welcomed the twisting feeling in her stomach, and her heart thumping hard in her chest reaching her throat.

The heat from before coming back with a vengeance, lava coursed through her veins, she felt like she was going burn into a crisped egg, this heat. She never experienced it before, and her nether regions, tingled madly, she didn't even realize her skirt was discarded along with her shoes and underwear, the only thing left to go was both of their shirts.

"Ryu-kun." She breathed, raking her hands gently through his hair as she took it out of the high ponytail he kept it in. His hair fell over his shoulders and his bangs hung as low as the top of his nose, he looked every bit of wild as he did before. It had been a long time since she seen him with his hair down, it was always up, perhaps to prevent this. His hair had gotten a lot longer, he was girly in that aspect. With his ponytail.

But something looked more natural, this was him who he really was, not the mask he wore. "Shhh.." Ryu whispered as he kissed her lips, his member slipping into her. Ahiko moaned into his mouth, he felt the familiar resistance, Ahiko was really tight, but that made it more fun. With another thrust he muffled out a loud moan, her legs wrapping tighter around his waist.

Yomi was in a good mood, better than she had in a while. She couldn't complain about the life she had, though Ryu could be rough and harshly honest he still treated them all equally. She winged him for more perverse reasons, he was freaking hot, she seen him naked every day in the bath. She made it a point to bathe with him, and could get touchy. That was before though, now she was more controlled in her approaches.

Partly due to the system of getting that sort of attention. Sparring. Everything came down to sparring with them, she won second this time while Uzume took first. It wasn't that much of a shocker, Uzume fought from a distance and while herself and Toyotama were fast, Uzume was simply faster and more swift it was like fighting on razor's edge. She smiled to herself, tomorrow was her time to spend a night with Ryu, she wondered where to go, she had a burning desire for him that needed to be quelled.

She needed to get some things packed, she wasn't sure what part of town they lived in. Knowing Ryu it was somewhere close, but kind of far at the same time. Within a long walking distance, she didn't mind as long as she was with him. She earned her night with Ryu, the spars were anything but easy, and while she did have fun she wanted to win. She had been Ryu's Sekirei for quite a bit now, and while it wasn't what she thought it would be she still enjoyed his presence. She was expecting battles and hunting other Sekirei down, but not this. But things could change in a heartbeat she learned that running from Mutsu, it was better to savor this moment.

"You look focused.." Toyotama said offhandedly as she flipped the channel on the TV.

"I was just thinking." Yomi said her eyes swimming with emotion for a moment. "How many Sekirei does Ryu-kun have?"

Toyotama laughed, causing Yomi to look at her with clear confusion. She knew Toyotama could be snarky, rude, and at times aggressive, but she had stable relationship with her. They both enjoyed sparring the other, and watched TV while talking about random things, for a moment it was weird. She had terrible things about Toyotama from Yashima, the little Sekirei was adamant she was bad news. Yomi couldn't see quite frankly, and after calling her a doll Yashima walked off. She was such a strange girl. But, she didn't know Toyotama was laughing because she found it quite frankly ridiculous how many he had, but some he couldn't argue about like Ahiko, Hari, and Karasuba, but Yashima and Uzume at times... "Nine, including me and you." Toyotama answered simply.

"What about Miya-san?" Yomi asked, her head titled slightly.

Toyotama laughed again. The thought of that uptight, rule junkie having any sort of affectionate feelings, yet alone for Ryu was laughable and completely ridiculous. Miya was the definition of strict, she dished out punishment daily, and she could admit it was her own fault, but some of the rules were just too ridiculous, too uptight. "Not what you're thinking." Toyotama said, looking at her pointedly. "Why are you asking?"

"Well, I feel-"

"If it's about your night with Ryu. Don't bother. We've been competing for that since before he winged you." Toyotama answered truthfully recalling her many spars with Uzume and even Nanaha.

"But, Yashima and-"

"Don't worry about her..." Toyotama's eyes narrowed with disdain. She had the lovely opportunity to see her crying on the floor in a ball. She never knew Nanaha had it in her. She thought the Spear Sekirei was quiet and reserved, she was kind and could be understanding, but she was a baby as well. Not as bad as Yashima but she was pretty bad, Toyotama didn't know when the change occurred but Nanaha became bolder, more confident, and she had to say she had a respect for her now.

"Okay..." Yomi said hesitantly leaning back on the cushion, she didn't feel entirely uncomfortable with the state of affairs. She seen tension within the ranks as it were, but now she was actually seeing it. Yashima was stubborn and constantly pushed her way in, and that resulted in the others pushing their way in and that's when the clashes happened, and the little Sekirei didn't back down, she worried about her. Yashima had a mouth on her, and she knew of Toyotama's reputation, she'd break Yashima in half.

"Yeah. She's just a little bitch."

A bit harsh... Yomi thought. She turned her head, spotting Yashima walking towards them her gray doe eyes glistening. Her head held high, she looked cute, if she had to say so herself.

"Ugh, what do you want now?" Toyotama asked, her eyebrows knitted together. She didn't like Yashima one bit, she had her read like the back of her.

Yashima inclined her head as her eyes glistened more. "Unlike you, Yomi-san enjoys my company." Yashima glared at Toyotama, gray eyes glistened and green eyes narrowed as the stared the other down. Toyotama wanted to lash out with her fist, and break Yashima's jaw she needed to be put back in her place. But, she couldn't do it now, Miya would be all over, not to mention Ryu. She hated how he shielded her. She didn't break the stare first, waiting for Yashma to look away, Yashima did, and Toyotama smirked slightly as she stood u moving towards the doorway.

"Have fun Yomi." Toyotama gave a mock wave as she exited. "The waterworks has arrived."

"Stop calling me a crybaby!" Yashima cried, but Toyotama was already gone and she was yelling at air. She miles well have been even if the green haired Sekirei didn't leave, Yashima had quite the rivalry with Toyotama over the recent weeks. It was her time, and that amazon was not going to ruin her night, things were already in motion. She blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed from her outburst, she sounded so whiny.

"Hi." Yomi said with a small smile, hoping to break the tension. Sure, she always called Yashima a doll, but there was never any hostility between them. Not like her and Toyotama, Yomi just found it better to stay out of it. If there was problem between two Sekirei they had to work it out, she had no place to interfere and it wasn't in her nature anyways.

"Don't call me a doll." Yashima said, glaring at her out the corner of her eye.

"I was going to," Yomi said with a shrug. "But, my show's on so consider yourself lucky."

Yashima rolled her eyes, looking away. Yomi was another one, she had Ryu tomorrow night, when she should not Yomi.

"Next." Koto entered under the alias of Hamura.

"Next." Benitsubasa entered under the alias of Mikoto.

"Next." Karasuba entered under her name, of course finding no need for discrepancy.

Luna looked at the trio with a smile, she could feel the rowdy and energetic atmosphere. She could smell cigarette, tobacco, and weed smoke. She could have sworn someone was chewing and that was disgusting. But, she ignored that, focusing on her comrades all of them looked imposing, even Benitsubasa despite her small stature was a tiny terror with the strength to punch holes through walls. Currently there was a fight going on, she could hear the almost animal chants the crowd was going crazy.

"Looks like we arrived in time for the party." Haihane commented as she too heard the echoing roars. Currently they were above the arena by four floors, this where you entered, placed bets, and paid for your seat. While many would just sneak in, or fight their way in, at the end money was made, and it was a anything goes type of thing. Death was common and even encouraged, she'd seen someone get their arm broken in seven places before being knocked out, it was merciful than what he seen from other competitors. But she enjoyed a vicious fight, when blood flew her heart raced with excitement, it was one of the things she always tried to do first, draw first blood.

Koto frowned as he adjusted his sheath, leveling a hard gaze with Haihane. "This is still a mission, don't forget our task." He said almost in a scolding manner, he was hesitant to compete, but somebody had to keep Benitsubasa in line, and someone had to beat her eventually in this tournament if Karasuba didn't, that left only him.

"I know, I know." Haihane wrapped an arm around Luna's shoulder pulling her until their cheeks were touching. "I've got Luna with me this time, no worries." Haihane assured. Luna squirmed her way out from the shorter girl's embrace, she could be a bit eccentric at times. And she already had a very close encounter with a Sekirei, being so close to Haihane on that fact alone made her uneasy, she stepped back folding her arms under her breasts. Haihane wasn't going to be dragging her into trouble, Luna prided herself on her clean record.

"I'm in agreement. Stay aware and mindful of your surroundings, nobody and I mean nobody is above suspicion." Karasuba added, walking away causing her haori to billow behind her. Her team mates followed after her staying a few paces behind.

"We should find a good seat." Luna said, though she wasn't sure about Koto at this moment she wanted a good seat to watch him.

"Now we're talking." Haihane said in agreement.

"Stop getting so happy, Kami you're sickening." Benitsubasa said with a loud sigh, her sneer directed at Haihane.

"Aw, be happy. You get to fight washboard."

"You little bitch!"

"Beni, Haihane. Enough!" Koto snapped glaring back at them, causing a chill to go down their spines. "Arguing now is foolish. We need to work together, there's something brewing and we need to be ready."

"Alright already." Benitsubasa said with a sigh tired of his nagging.

"In that case..." Matsu broke the silence amongst her room, if Minato wanted to help these two escape she wouldn't fault him, she couldn't. A part of her admired Minato, to be so genuine in his efforts, that was where even among her kind. Her fingers flashed over her keyboard, Minato and the others watched with fascination as five pictures came up. Kuno looked for a long moment, her eyes widened in horror as she caught white hair and a demonic smile.

"T-The Discipline Squad!" She exclaimed in a stutter.

Matsu sighed once, this girl was really a wreck and that was a lot considering she seen Yashima in action more than once, in all aspects. She turned around giving them all a hard look, if there was ever a chance for the saying 'the odds stacked against you' this was it, there was going to be a fight at the end. Whether it was a legion of MBI troops or these five killers on the screen. How would they manage to pull this off? Well, before that they needed a steady and solid plan. "Let me cut to the chase," Matsu said in a serious tone, gesturing to her screen. "As you've seen there a five members. Karasuba is their leader, and Koto, the one orange hair is the second in command." Matsu's moved her mouse up, clicking on the orange haired Sekirei. "He is a swordsman, and hand to hand specialist, out of all the members he's said to be the strongest, gaining the moniker 'demon commander'." This got a mixed reaction out of everyone, Minato had a grim look on his face hi mind working at a thousand miles, Haruka looked more uncertain and pensive if anything, Kuno had a look of stricken fear, Musubi and Kuno looked more curious than anything.

"Next there is Benitsubasa and Haihane, one whom you've already encountered are the most active." Matsu said it with scorn, those two would purposely hunt down other Sekirei, they were charged with making sure the rules were in order and followed, but were competitors just like anyone else. She had the unfortunate honor of meeting them face to face, she wasn't a fighter type, she was the Wisdom Sekirei, she used her brain and wits to overcome adversity. "As you see," Matsu motioned towards the change of pictures. "Benitsubasa is a fist type, like you Musubi." Matsu nodded at her bubbly companion, "Haihane is a claw Sekirei," she wasn't sure what to call her.

"Maybe we shouldn't..." Kuno spoke up. It looked more and more unfavorable to escape, she'd be better off just staying and taking her chances in fair fight. An image of a woman clothed in black moving at speeds beyond comprehension flashed through the back of her eyes. Yeah, a fair fight wasn't likely not after that, she couldn't do anything against that woman, even her voice attack didn't have any effect on her, since she wore ear plugs. She jumped slightly as Haruka rested a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't talk like that.. We're not going to turn back now." Haruka said smiling slightly. The gesture sending a wave of warmth through her body. He looked at Matsu, nodding for her to continue. Minato was too wrapped in his thoughts to make a response, but he listened on the best he could. Koto... He heard rumors about and exactly as Matsu said he was known as the 'demon commander' No small feat considering who it was he had under his command, and before him at the head was Karasuba.

Matsu continued unperturbed, her mouse flashing to Luna's picture. Now this was a strange girl, not in the same sense as herself. But, she seemed almost too peaceful to be part of the Squad, every member of the squad had something that could be said was off about them. Miya had a lot of issues inside to sort out, Kazehana was a binge drinker, Mutsu... He was always hard to read, Karasuba was and always a cold blooded killer regardless of what Ryu argued, Yume was the more kind of the bunch, but extreme, herself she was known as the Shameless Sekirei. Luna if anything looked to be someone like Mutsu, there was that cold and detached gleam in her eyes. "Luna's weapon of choice is a chain sword, she's the faster and more flexible of the squad like Haihane. If I had to say, she could be the most dangerous person in the entire squad..." Mutsu entered her mind again, he was cold, extremely cold. More than Kararsuba. "Minato you know if we do this we need a plan..."

Minato nodded once. A light bulb going off in the back of his mind. Seo, of course! He'd help, Minato was sure he put the card somewhere. Despite the man's attitude he was okay in Minato's, despite him trying to force Tsukiumi into emerging. That was one thing he wouldn't tolerate."I have an idea." His yes flicked to the door. "Miya-san?"

"Ah, there you are." Miya's voice cut through the air followed by Uzume's.

"What are you guys doing in here? The party is going to be happening soon!" Uzume said with an ever cheerful grin, she was waiting for a day to cut loose. And she could soon do it every day, Ryu was getting a new place she wasn't sure how far but she was certainly interested.

"Ah, right." Minato stated as he stood to his feet, Kusano running towards Mya talking animatedly as she left the room, followed by Uzume, Toyotama, and Musubi who were talking about the spar earlier in the day.

"Let's not keep them waiting." Matsu added with her own smile.

Yashima couldn't help but smile. Everything was set, nobody suspected a thing. Not even Toyotama and she's the one that gave her the idea. Stupid girl, she thought, here she was about to have night of her life and Toyotama was somewhere away from her. She made it a point to stay away from Yashima and she couldn't care one bit, and returned the treatment. It was back and forth constantly if it wasn't glaring it was quip war, if it wasn't that it was something else, Yashima wasn't backing down.

She'd teach them all tonight just who was in control, it certainly wasn't Uzume. Certainly wasn't Yomi, and sure as hell wasn't Toyotama or Nanaha. It was her, and she'd put the exclamation mark on the point tonight. She did feel a bit bad for going to such extreme measures but it had to be fool proof, and more so she had a lot to make up for and for that she needed Ryu at full endurance. Yomi was currently in the other room, getting something to eat, Yashima didn't mind the absence.

She'd need to keep an eye on Toyotama, and once it was time, make sure Ryu had those four bottles of sake. It was a long shot, but with everyone drunk they'd hardly notice. Her gray eyes glistened and a small smile graced her face as she giggled. She looked extra cute and dainty today, she made sure she did for Ryu, she'd seduce him she didn't have any doubt. She heard footsteps and she got up from her post and towards the commotion, her gray eyes glistening, she was going to be in the middle of every thing today.

Benitsubasa cracked her knuckles a few times, she couldn't wait to get in the ring if she had to be honest. Even if she lost to Karasuba she had the chance to kick someone's ass, and then slam Koto face first into the ground like she was dying to do for several months. Either way she came out a winner, seeing the look of shock on his face would be much too pleasurable. She was currently leaned against the wall, several stories up with her comrades all of them seated watching the fights below. Karasuba had that lazy look in her eye with an easy smile, Haihane looked interested in what was going on. She resisted the urge to scoff, of course she would. Luna and Koto looked on with vague interest.

"That was boring..." Luna said with a sigh, so far the fights were blending together. Koto's and the other's turns matches still had yet to happe. That meant she had to watch sloppy punches and telegraphed attacks, it was distasteful to see.

"Funny, I was going to the same." Benitsubasa chimed.

"You figure at least five hundred people sign up on a given day, there will be matches geared towards elimination." Koto said, his arms folded over his covered chest as he slouched his arm over his knee. He truthfully didn't want to go through the hassle, these people wouldn't be a challenge and he was after someone in particular. That wild haired man. These people weren't worthy of his time, however there were a few and some who actually possessed skill and could fight, but others not so much. It was just mindless brawling and at times they wouldn't stop, and people would have their faces broken literally. He grimaced slightly at the thought, no wonder Minaka wanted them to investigate.

If there was someone, roaming freely through Teito the could pose a threat to the Game. He had to prevent that by any and all means.

"And that's a gruesome ending to an exciting match! The next match will be as follows, Hamura vs Ichiro, Aiko, Gen, and Han. Place your bets now while you still can! Participants if you will make your way to the ring!"

Koto stood up to his full height, moving his neck to the side until it cracked. Benitsubasa groaned loudly, hoping she would be up first but as fate would have it she wasn't. "I'll be cheering for you!" Haihane said cheerfully giving him a thumbs up, Luna smiled encouragingly.

"Me too."

"Just don't take too long." Benitsubasa scoffed,

Koto scoffed back. "This won't take more than two minutes." And with that he leapt down the platform landing silently and solidly on the ground, walking into and through the crowd of people below.

"I'll hold you to that."

Karasuba smirked slightly as she watched him fade back into the people. He seemed to be determined for something, she wasn't sure what but had a good idea. "You're next Beni, so be ready." She said a loud looking back at her expectantly, after getting a nod she turned forward. Koto was making his way in the ring and shouts of applause and boos equally echoed along with Haihane's and Luna's own cheering. Haihane was much louder than Luna, but Luna was more animate to an extent and her eyes shined with interest, it wasn't strange to see. She always admired strength and skill it was one thing Karasuba was fond of.

"Come on Koto!" Benitsubasa yelled taking a seat next to the other two.

Things have gotten much more interesting... Karasuba thought, she closed her eyes smiling softly. Ryu-kun and Mu-chan...