The Love I have Chapter 6: Forgiveness?
By: Thowell3.
AN: Sorry it took so long, I'll try harder to get the chapter done faster.
Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina in any way.
It had been a week since Keitaro had became the land lord. And he was happy but extremely tired. He was ran ragged. He had to repair many things in that one week (mostly Su's handy work of finding new ways of destroying the Inn) He was getting a lesson plan together for the next weeks and helped Shinobu with her school work. The Meek little girl had had now started to call Keitaro *Sempai which Keitaro wasn't sure he deserved that title. Sure he had been called *Sensei before and he enjoyed it but Sempai always sounded weird to him. Naru was still outwardly cold towards him glaring at him and mumbling under her breath something about him being a perverted male. He never really listened because he didn't want to risk his life. Kitsune continually bothered him and hit on him over that week trying to get free rent , he thanked God that Motoko knew what type of male he was and didn't try to hurt him because of the weird situations she would walk in on. Su was the same as always constantly trying out new inventions and making more repair jobs as she went along. Motoko was becoming more friendly and even made Keitaro a little attracted to her, he wanted to get to know her again after being away for a whole 2 years he figured he should reconnect with his whole family maybe even get them all together his Mum, Dad, and Kanako.
He came out of his thoughts when his train stop was called he thought back on the week with a small smile. He couldn't wait till he got home. He ran down the street dogging and weaving around people and things at brake neck speeds till he reached the stairs. He started taking the stairs two at a time till he got to the top of the stairs.
He pushed the door open.
"I'M HOME," He called out knocking off his shoes and slipping on his slippers
"Welcome home Sempai" Shinobu said as she poked her head out of the kitchen door way
"What's for dinner tonight?" Keitaro asked
"That's a surprise Sempia" Shinobu said with a smile turning to go back into the kitchen "But It will be done soon so don't get to occupied in anything"
"Okay" Keitaro called over his shoulder. He climbed the stairs and got to his room.
He opened the door. He looked around carefully. In the last week this had become routine for him looking around making sure that he would have the upper hand.
He put his bag down and hung up his lab coat he laid down on the bed took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes.
Then he looked up. He saw what looked like a hole in his ceiling.
"That's weird. I never noticed that before" Keitaro said out loud
He put his glasses on standing up to get a better look but the hole was still out of his ability to get a better look. He moved his table right under the hole and climbed on top of it.
He noticed on closer inspection that said hole was in fact covered with something but he could see some light coming through the cracks where the cover seemed to end. When he put his hand to it , it felt like wood, nothing to heavy or strong just simply soft wood like something from a cabinet door or something along those lines. He pushed a little harder and the wood moved up wards standing on his tip toes he could see into the room. There he saw Naru at her table studying away at a Tokyo U test book.
'So Naru's room is just above mine, I wonder why there is a hole in her floor that connects to my room.' Keitaro thought to himself.
Naru looked over towards the hole noticing an odd noise she hadn't heard in a while she say the glint of Keitaro's glasses.
"AHHH YOU PERVERT YOU WERE TRYING TO CATCH ME CHANGING" Naru screamed while running to the door.
Keitaro lost his balance and fell down onto the table thus breaking it.
Naru jumped down after him
"I KNEW YOU WERE NOTHING BUT A LETCH" Naru shouted getting ready to hit Keitaro
Keitaro Got ready to defend himself, getting in a low stance and preparing for the worse.
"I didn't know that your room was above mine, or the fact that there is a hole that connects our rooms together." Keitaro said seriously
Naru relaxed slightly "Why should I believe you?"
Keitaro also relaxed "Because if I was peaking at you, you would think that I would have been a lot better at it and you probably wouldn't have noticed."
Naru lowered her undamaged fist "Alright I'll let you live...for now" Naru said turning and opening the door and leaving to go back to her room.
When the door was closed behind her Keitaro fell to the floor. "Phew that was close" he muttered out loud.
'I better clean up this mess' Keitaro thought to himself.
After cleaning up the mess he headed down stairs with the scraps of his table Keitaro went to the Kitchen to see Shinobu standing near the stove string the soup.
Keitaro took a deep breath in, the smell of the soup made his mouth water Shinobu looked over to see Keitaro standing near he pot of soup.
"Ah Sempai the soup isn't ready" Shinobu said timidly
Keitaro backed away from the pot "O sorry Shinobu the smell of that soup smelled so good." He said with a smile on his face
"Wwwwell I am glad that the smell of my soup is satisfying" Shinobu said blushing
"It will probably taste even better then it smells" Keitaro Smiled wildly.
"Thank you Sempai" Shinobu said tilting her head down so she wouldn't be looking at him.
Keitaro chuckled "You remind me so much of Kanako"
"Who's Kanako?" Shinobu asked with a nervous look in her eyes "Iis She a gggirl friend" She asked before Keitaro could answerer
Keitaro Laughed Shinobu blushed "Ssstop laughing at me" She squeaked out
Keitaro Stopped "I'm Sorry Shinobu" Keitaro said in a soft voice. "Kanako is my little sister"
A wave of relief swept over Shinobu "So your sister is like me Sempai?" Shinobu said going back to making dinner
Keitaro though for a moment "Well when she was younger she was a lot like you... last time I saw her anyways."
Shinobu looked at Keitaro and asked "What do you mean the last time you saw her?"
Keitaro looked away from Shinobu "Well.. I haven't seen any of my family in 2 years" Keitaro said walking over to the counter to cut the vegetables up for the soup.
"Sempai that is horrible. How could you not have seen your Family in 2 years?"
Keitaro looked ashamed "I got side tracked with school and completely forgot to keep in contact, Especially when I went on trips with Seta I was gone a lot of the time and Since I didn't live at home I never saw my family over time I lost track of all time and when I went to go home for Christmas after my first year of University no one was home they had gone somewhere for Christmas and I never got to see them again."
Shinobu started to wipe the tears from her eyes "That is so sad Sempai. Why didn't you try getting in contact with them?"
Keitaro Took the Vegetables he had just cut and put them in the soup. "I have tried many times. But they never want to talk to me. Me getting contacted by granny was completely out of the blue... Aunt Haruka is still sort of angry at me regardless of what she says. Same with Motoko but I think that she's afraid that if I leave this time I might never come back."
"That is so sad Sempai" after a few minutes of silence Shinobu said some thing else "Sempai dinner is almost ready now can you go get everyone for dinner?"
Keitaro pushed his glasses back up his nose "Sure I'll go get everyone"
Keitaro left the room to see Kitsune lying on the couch watching horse races
"Hey Mitsune dinner's ready" Keitaro said leaning over the couch
Sat up and looked at Keitaro as he headed towards the stairs
"Sugar how many times do I have to tell you, you can call me Kitsune"
Keitaro looked back "You still haven't explained how you got that Nickname" Keitaro said as he continued to walk to the stairs
"You'll find out someday soon sugar" Kitsune said under her breath. Once Keitaro had left the room
Keitaro climbed up the stairs and went to Su's Room. He knocked on the door
The door opened and Keitaro looked in "Wow... It looks like the Amazon in here."
Keitaro started looking for Su. Till suddenly he got a feeling like he was about to be attacked so he jumped to the left to see Su Hit the floor
"Keitaros too fast for Su welcome Kick " Su said sadly
"Sorry Su" Keitaro Said helping the young florin girl up "But here's something that might cheer you up, Dinner is almost ready"
Su jumped onto Keitaro's Shoulders "YAY DINNER LETS GO"
Keitaro Started to walk with Su still on his shoulders. When they left her room they headed towards Naru's Room
"Keitaro's why are we headed to Naru's room?" Su asked Quisitivly
Keitaro smiled on the Confused look on Su's face
"We have to go tell Naru and Motoko that dinner is ready." Keitaro explained
"Okays, lets hurry it up then because I want to eat"
Keitaro suppressed a giggle at how Su was acting.
After telling Naru that dinner was ready he walked towards Motoko's room.
He knocked on the door
"Come in" A voice said from the room
Keitaro opened the door to see Motoko sitting cross legged on the ground like she was meditating.
"Sorry to intruded on your Meditating but ..." Keitaro was saying before Su jumped off of Keitaro's shoulders and glomped Motoko
"IT'S DINNER TIME MOTOKOS" Su yelled holding on tight to Motoko.
Motoko was knocked back by the force with a audible "Oomph"
Keitaro Ran over to Motoko in a flash and proceeded to remove Su from Her.
"Su" Keitaro Said in a Rough Voice "You have to be more careful"
Su let go of Motoko
"Sorry Motokos" Su said with a nervous smile rubbing the back of her head.
Keitaro helped Motoko up off the floor
"It's quite alright Su, I was not harmed"
"Yay" Su screamed with joy and pulled Motoko and the near by Keitaro into a tight Hug before releasing them and running out of the room heading towards the kitchen.
Keitaro adjusted his now crooked glasses.
"We really have to limit her amount of sugar she has" he said just getting his glasses back in the proper place.
"I am sure that doing something like that wouldn't make a difference" Motoko said brushing off her clothing.
She looked over at Keitaro slightly and began to blush a little. She wasn't sure if it was the fact that he was in her room or maybe the light in her room playing off his eyes but she was completely hypnotised by his looks.
Keitaro looked over at the zoned out Motoko and snapped his fingers
"What hmm?" Motoko responded to the sound
Keitaro looked at her with a conserned look in his eyes
"Are you alright Motoko?" He said as he put his hand to her head
" I..I..I'm fine" Motoko sputtered
"You feel a little warm are you sure you're okay?"
Motoko pulled back far from Keitaro's touch
"I am fine" Motoko stated with a hit of blush still on her face
"Are you sure you look a little red." Keitaro said with a worried look.
"I shall be fine, go on ahead I shall be right behind you" Motoko said in a semi normal tone of voice.
Keitaro looked at her with a sceptical look
"All right but if you're not down in 5 minutes I am coming back" Keitaro Said as he left her room
Motoko let out a sigh and sagged after Keitaro had left the room
" Why can't I just tell him that I care for him? Why can't I simply ask him out why must I have such a problem being with him" Motoko said to her self as she walked to wards the door and turned off her lights, closing the door, and heading towards the kitchen.
As she reached the living room she saw Kitsune still sitting there with a bottle of sake ready for dinner.
"Kitsune" Motoko said in her regular tone of voice
Kitsune smiled her sly smile
"Hi Motoko how goes seducing the new Man of the House"
Motoko Flashed a hot red over her face
"Awww is little Motoko blushing" Kitsune cooed
"I never…No…I mean…that is…..we are just friends" Motoko stuttered out
"Sure Sugar, you can keep telling yourself that doesn't make it any less true that you are head over heals in love with him" Kitsune Said with a bigger smirk as she took a sip of her sake
Motoko looked down at the ground
"Gees Sugar I didn't mean to make you feel bad" Kitsune said putting the cork back in her sake bottle " I just was teasing ya. If you want help getting him to go on a date with ya I could help ya"
Motoko looked up "Really? You would help me ask him out on a date?"
Kitsune got up and put her arm around Motoko's shoulder
" I'll help you ask him on a date. Maybe change your wardrobe and some other things" she said as she walked to the Kitchen to get there seats for dinner
"I don't know about changing my wardrobe but making it easier to ask him out would be appreciated" Motoko said as they entered the kitchen
"Well we'll see about that" Kitsune said with a smile
=====Later after dinner====
After a semi quiet dinner Keitaro went back to his room to continue making a lesson plan for his next class.
While this happened Motoko went down to the Tea House talk with Haruka
As she came through the door she saw Haruka sitting on one of the stools waiting for a customer to come in an order something.
She heard Motoko clear her throat
Haruka said her standard greeting with out looking at the door "Welcome to the Tea House, How may I serve you." She looked over at the door to see Motoko "O never mind what can I do for you Motoko?"
Motoko thought for a moment "I was wondering if there was a way that you could get in contact with Keitaro's Parents."
Haruka looked confused "Why would you want to get in contact with them you see them every once and a while by going home."
Motoko sighed "I want to see if I can make get Keitaro and his parents to get along again."
Haruka seemed slightly surprised "Well you could always take him with you to see his parents and not tell him. I think that would be a pleasant surprise because we both know that his parents won't agree to meeting him as of yet."
Motoko brightened at this thought " Actually That is a good idea Haruka-san, Thanks" Motoko bowed slightly and ran out the door.
"That kid doesn't know what she is getting herself into."
Motoko went to Kitsune room and explained her plan
"Interesting idea Motoko you are going to get in his good graces by getting the family back together." Kitsune said taking a sip of her sake
"Yes now I just have to ask him." Motoko said paseing around the room
" I think I can give you some advice for that" Kitsune said putting down her sake.
"You see what you have to do is stop yourself from running away from it, you have to be brave and speak your mind. Start off with a basic conversation then after a while of talking you may have calmed down a little then try pushing all of the butterfly's out of your stomach and into a mental box and then put the box far back in your mind. That's what I always use to do when I was nervous."
"And that works?" Motoko asked With an confused look on her face
"Well it worked for me. It sort of worked for Naru." Kitsune said taking another sip of her sake
Motoko looked shocked "Naru asked men out?"
Kitsune began to laugh very hard two the point of holding her sides
"What is so funny" Motoko said seriously
Kitsune took a few deep breaths " Naru never used this to ask guys out. She uses it for when she is taking tests or exams"
Motoko felt very embarrassed
"Hey don't sweat it, I lead you on no harm no foul" Kitsune said in her regular manner.
"Now lets go over the plan shall we"
=====2 hours later====
Keitaro had just fished his lesson plan for the last of his classes he had even made up a schedule for tomorrow. He was going to do a lecture on the Dig on Pompeii and explain how it started. Then in his other class he was going to teach Egyptian Hieroglyphs so that they could understand it if they ever had to read it in the field. Then after that he was going to help Seta some more with preparing more information on the Dig that Seta was planning on taking to find the lost turtle civilisation that was believed to be on Pararakelse Island, then have a lunch brake, then going to one of Seta's classes and then after that heading home.
Keitaro liked every thing to be organised it was a habit for him ever since he started at Tokyo U he had learned that you must always stay organised
He was brought out of his quasi trance by a knock at his door
"Come in" Keitaro said as he closed his day planner
The door opened and Motoko came in
"O hey Motoko what's up?"
Motoko was a picture of calm
"I was just wanted to see what you were up to" Motoko said sitting at the table with Keitaro
"O not much just doing some research for seta and organising my day for tomorrow" Keitaro said pointing to his day planner
Motoko took a deep breath "Keitaro I was wondering if you would like to go get something to eat tomorrow and catch up, maybe train a little…"
Keitaro looked at his Day planner "Is 5pm okay?" Keitaro asked not really paying attention
Motoko was so excited she could barley contain her self but she held it together
"That would be fine Keitaro" Motoko said getting up and heading towards the door
"Mkay I'll see you tomorrow at 5" Keitaro said still not really paying attention
As soon as Motoko got out of his room and got far enough away and was in the safety of her own room she started to Jump around excitedly. After a few moments she clamed down and went down stairs to the tea house to use the phone there and made a phone call to complete the rest of her plan.
- Back in Keitaro's Room-
He thought back a few moments to when Motoko had just talked to him and what she said finally hit home.
He had a date. A dinner date with Motoko.
"O man… why wasn't I paying attention" Keitaro looked at his day planner "And I agreed to be her punching bag…. The things I do for the women I love"
To be continued….. Now
=====The next Day======
Keitaro had been nervous almost all day, It had been playing in his mind for over the last little while. He was now eating lunch in the Cafeteria he was so engrossed in his meal that he didn't notice Seta come and sit across from him at his table.
"Hey Partner" Seta said bringing Keitaro out of his deep thought.
"O hey Seta sorry I was miles away" Keitaro said as he started to poke at his food again.
Seta leaned closer "Are you okay Keitaro? You look a little off today"
Keitaro sat up and looked Seta in his eyes
"Ya I'm good I'm fine" Keitaro said nervously
Seta looked sceptical "You're hiding something"
"No its nothing, nothing at all" Keitaro said
Seta got a new cigarette and was about to light it when interrupted by someone else
"Sir, No smoking in here"
Seta grumbled a little and put the cigarette behind his right ear.
"Anyways what's got you bothered?" Seta asked taking a mouth full of food
Keitaro poked his food some more
"I have a 'Date' tonight" Keitaro said looking over his small glasses.
Seta brightened up
"Hey that's great, you finally have a Date." Seta said with a big smile "Who's the Lucky Girl"
"Motoko" Keitaro looking down
Seta looked at him blankly "You mean Motoko Aoyama, the one that grew up with you? That Motoko?"
Keitaro blushed a little "Yeah...That would be her"
Seta smiled "well that's good isn't it? You know you care for her, and I don't mean in the brotherly way"
"Well I ... I mean that is..." Keitaro stuttered "Is it that obvious?"
Seta laughed "Well not really but I have know you for years Remember I use to train with Motoko and with you in extension"
Keitaro Looked down again "O yeah that reminds me I also said I would train with her beforehand..."
Seta gave a bright Smile "Well what's wrong with that?, You're a good fighter, Heck you have gotten better than you were all those years ago."
"Doesn't mean I am not nervous about fighting her" Muttered Keitaro
"Look you'll be fine, She won't kill you because you have a date after that" Seta said trying to give Keitaro the bright side.
Keitaro grumbled
"We better get going we both have a class to teach in the next" Seta looked at his watch "Uh oh we better leave now or we will be late"
Seta and Keitaro broke into a sprint leaving there trays behind.
===After School====
Keitaro had just gotten off the bus and was headed up the stairs his mind was still playing over and over what he and Seta had talked about. After making it to the top of the stairs Keitaro bumped into some one
"O sorry" Keitaro said immediately
He looked to see that it was Naru. She had a angry look on her face
"Watch where you're going Pervert" She crouched down to pick up her books
Keitaro bent down and helped her pick up her books because she still had her wrist and hand were still covered by a cast.
"Let me help you with those" Keitaro said leaning down and picking up some of the books "where are you headed at this time with all of these books?" Keitaro asked curiously
"Why you want to spy on me?" Naru said in a venomous voice. As she grabbed the books he was holding with her left hand (AN: Remember her right hand has the cast on it)
Keitaro stood up and moved away from her in the direction of the house
"No I have plans tonight with Motoko" Keitaro said seriously
Naru still looked at him sceptically " Fine if you must know I am going to be studying with some people from my Cram school." She said turning and walking down the stairs. With an angry 'Humph'
"She really needs to calm down, maybe switch to decaf" Keitaro mused out loud
As he headed to the door all of a sudden his Bow Staff feel to the ground in front of him he looked up to see Motoko already out of her school uniform and into her Training Gi
"Are you ready Keitaro?" Motoko said seriously
Keitaro sighed "Ready as I'll ever be, but one quick question before we begin what time is dinner and how are we going to remind ourselves of this time?"
Motoko smiled "It is currently 4:30pm we will be leaving for dinner at 6:00pm the restaurant isn't that far and we will be done at 5:30pm that way we can clean ourselves up before dinner" Motoko paused to point to her wrist "I have set an alarm on this watch to tell us when it is 5:30pm"
Keitaro looked surprised "Wow you really planned this out" Keitaro said astonished of what she had planned in what seemed like only a few hours.
"If we are done talking lets begin" Motoko said jumping off of the roof releasing ki attacks
Keitaro jumped out of the way grabbing his staff by somersaulting out of the way of the Ki Wave and having his hands ready to grab the staff.
He sent a Ki attack of his own back and Keitaro closed the gap between himself and Motoko and attacked her head on.
There weapons came together and clashed with a thunking noise, Keitaro attacked low and high and Motoko was really trying to keep up with his attacks
Finally she pushed him back and he landed in a crouch
"You have improved greatly since we last fought Keitaro, You may prove to be a challenge." Motoko paused looking at her watch "45 Minutes that this fight continues"
Keitaro was breathing heavily he had a stunned look on his face " Great this is going to be a looong fight" Keitaro Thought as he rose to his feet and got ready to continue fighting.
=====45 minutes later=====
Motoko and Keitaro were still fighting Keitaro looked worse for wear, he was tired and panting, Covered with dirt and singed clothing from Ki attacks but so was Motoko she was also out of breath and covered with dirt and singed clothing
They were both about to attack when the alarm on Motoko's watch went off.
Both of their weapons sagged
"I guess this fight ends in a stale mate" Keitaro said moving his bow staff down so it now touched the ground
Motoko lowered her training sword down so it was by her side again.
"It seems that way, we will have to do this again but for now" Motoko paused as she turned and headed towards Hina "We must get ready for dinner."
Keitaro followed after her and headed up stairs right behind her she when to her room and him to his to grab their bathing supplies and a change of clothing
Motoko headed down to the Main hot spring to clean herself up and Keitaro went to a small barrel that was a mini hot tub for one person two if you really tried, This was dubbed by the other girls in the house as the Men's bath. Keitaro felt that this was a little unfair but he accepted this.
After he had a quick bath he got dried off and dressed. He wore a pair of dark brown kakis pants, a black shirt with white jacket which was alot like his lab coat except it only went to his waste instead of down past his knees.
Once ready he went down to the Main area and waited for Motoko. He didn't have long to wait because as soon as he had gotten down there the Woman's Bath door opened and she stepped out.
She was wearing a light red with gold Design Short Kimono that went to her waste and a pair of tan coloured capries, She had her hair tied back and the slightest touch of make up on.
Keitaro was shocked, he was blown away by how beauty full she looked. Her eyes almost seemed to sparkle to him. He was brought out of his thoughts by Motoko linking her arm with him.
They stayed silent not sure exactly what to talk about as they walked to the Restaurant. When they finally got there Keitaro opened the door and ushered Motoko in before him , She walked in and smiled happily that The guests she invited were there .
Keitaro came in a moment later he then saw at the table that Motoko was being lead to was his Mum and Dad.
His Dad looked much like him if not older with salt and pepper hair and a bit of a rounder face, It seemed like he just got off of work because he was wearing one of his business suites that he usually wears to the office. His Mother on the Other hand still looked very young the only thing that really gave her away was the way she dressed in a semi formal black skirt with a cardigan to keep her warm.
Keitaro Felt nervous and he could tell that his parents were a bit shocked as well.
"Umm Hi Mum, Dad." Keitaro greeted them Both pleasantly
"Keitaro" His father said nervously "It's good to see you" Keitaro could tell this was a lie.
"O look how you have grown up in the Last 2 years" His mother Fawned trying to fake interest
"Ya, Going across the world you learn new things and change" Keitaro said feeling very Awkward
Motoko could tell that this was a bad start so she decided to pick up the conversation a bit.
"Did you know that Granny Hina gave Keitaro the Deed to Hinta-Sou" she said as both Keitaro and herself sat across from Keitaro's Mother and Father.
Both Keitaro's parents were surprised "No We didn't know that. That's great so are you just fixing things up around there and stuff like that" Keitaro's Father Said seriously "Or are you still Jet setting" He said a bit rudely.
Keitaro could tell that his parents were still miffed about almost disowning his family and not keeping in the slightest bit of contact for 2 years, He Refused to let them get the better of him. He would prove to his parents that he was sorry and that he was worthy of their forgiveness.
"No Actually, I live there as the Landlord and Manager of the Inn now" Keitaro said calmly
"Well that's nice" Said Keitaro's Mother "What about school how is that going?"
Keitaro was going to give a one word answer of saying "Fine" But Motoko butted in
"Keitaro has become a Student Teacher of A few first year Archaeology classes" Motoko said with a big grin.
Keitaro's parents were shocked
"Well I see that a day dreaming lay-about can accomplish something" Said Keitaro's Father with a small laugh
'Here we go' Keitaro thought
"I am very proud of you son I am glad you are doing what you love" Said his mother in a sickly sweet voice.
Keitaro knew that his parents didn't like what he was doing, They wanted him to become a Teacher ,or a Lawyer, or a Doctor, Heck they wanted him to take over the Bakery that they owned when he graduated. But now all their hopes smashed when they finally found out that there son is becoming an Archaeologist.
" Yes, I am very proud of what Keitaro had done as well" Motoko added in not quite picking up the rudeness that Keitaro had from his parents
"Well, honestly I don't mind teaching but I would rather be out in the Field exploring new land and finding new things." Keitaro said Dreamily
Keitaro's father laughed " I didn't know you wanted to be Indian Jones"
"I don't want that dad I just want to explore the world, find things that shows the forward march of man"
"How will you start a family if you are traveling all over the world?' Keitaro's Mother asked with a nagging tone in her voice "How will you find a nice woman, have kids, have a steady life if you are always gallivanting all over the world?" Keitaro's mother was becoming increasingly more annoying and nagging with each question
"Maybe we should order now" Motoko said trying to take the heat off of Keitaro
Keitaro ignored Motoko "why are you making such a big deal about my life. Look at Seta he makes a living and he has a daughter, He is fine"
"Keitaro, Seta is a Man child the only reason we ever let you near him was because of Haruka, and Motoko's Training. We never wanted you to end up like him. A Dreamer head in the clouds with no plan for the future only a plan for the Present, It's shameful. We should have made an arranged marriage when you were 18 then we wouldn't be having this problem" Keitaro's mother said in a harsh tone of voice.
Keitaro stood up "I have had enough abuse, you can attack me sure. But don't talk about Seta that way. And it wasn't him that got me into Archaeology I found the subject interesting all on my own. You always tried to control my life as a kid, Now I am sort of glad I never tried to get in contact with you over those two years it would have just ended up like this you criticising my every move and action Now if you excuse me I think I will go home because I have work to do for my next class" Keitaro headed toward the door
"Keitaro wait" Motoko tried to get up and follow him but his mother stopped her
Keitaro looked back "It was nice seeing you Mother, Father. I hope we can see each other soon" Keitaro said sarcastically and then turned and left out the door.
Motoko waited till he had left and looked at Keitaro's Mother and Father
"Why did you start that fight? He was sorry that he hadn't talked to you in the last 2 years and now you made him regret that apology" Motoko said with an angry hiss
"He needs to sort his life out and realise that he cannot make a living as a Archaeologist he has to grow up and take his responsibility like a man, Not go gallivanting out of the country looking for buried treasure" Keitaro's Father said
"Well what about Kanako?" Motoko asked "Isn't she of gallivanting around the world?" Motoko asked seriously
"Well yes. But she is taking care of Granny Hina" Keitaro's mother said taking a sip of water.
"Well I don't see how it is any different, And She is not even related to you by blood yet you treat her more like family than your own son, even though he apologized for not talking to you in 2 years and all you can do is Reticule his life style choice?"
Keitaro's father eyes darkened " Even though she is not blood related she is still our daughter and Granny needs help traveling around the world and asked for Kanako what right do you to question our decisions We had high hopes for Keitaro, we hoped he may make something of his life rather than play in the sand box again."
(AN : if you didn't pick up on that he is making reference when Keitaro met Naru and Mitsune for the first time in the sand box as kids)
Keitaro's Mother cut her husband off before he could say any more "Let us not argue any more, I think It's time we went home. Even though we haven't eaten we can get something on the way back home. It was good to see you again Motoko, Look after our way ward son."
"Hai I will" Motoko said giving a small nod of her head that signified a bow.
The two elder Urashima's got up and left the restaurant apologizing to the server
Motoko left a few minutes later
Standing out on the street she looked up to feel water land on her face 'I hope Keitaro will be alright, He didn't bring an umbrella with him.' Motoko thought to herself "Maybe he's already home" She said out loud as she began to walk home.
-With Keitaro-
Keitaro had just left the restaurant and was walking around the streets he didn't want to go back to the Inn yet and he wanted to walk around for a bit more to cool down
'Why is nothing good enough for them? Shouldn't they be happy that I am doing well in school?'
After a few more minutes of musing he felt dampness on his head
He looked up to see water droplets appear on his glasses
"Great, Just great it's going to rain and don't have an Umbrella" Keitaro said out loud
He looked at the nearest street sign to see where he was. He looked a bit shocked he was a 4 hour walk away from the Inn. "Great, well maybe I can get the next Train that can take me closer to home then take a tram from there."
Keitaro said out loud to no one in particular
Keitaro started to head towards the station he walked past the library on his way past the alley way that was further down from the Library her heard a familiar voice.
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF ME YOU PERVERTS"
Keitaro went into the ally way and started to walk down the darken ally
"Where is she?" Keitaro said out loud a small black cat meowed loudly.
Keitaro looked over and walked over to the cat and pet its head "Hey there Kitty, Have you seen a girl come this way?" Keitaro asked to the cat
The cat jumped off of the dumpster and seemed to walk further down the Ally way
Keitaro looked at the cat quizzically but he seemed to think that the cat wanted him to follow it
As he followed the cat he then saw four men two holding Naru's legs one holding her arms behind her back and the 4th in front of her
The one in front of her who Keitaro guessed was the leader was taunting her "Well you think someone is going to help you? Because they aren't. This is our territory no one will call the cops, you may as well just stop fighting it and accept that this will happen."
"No please, let me go" Naru said struggling more
The Leader reached for his belt and started to un do it " You know I would say that this will hurt for only a little while but that would be lying" He said with a grim smile
"No please don't" Naru said tears coming to her eyes
"You heard the lady, she doesn't want that" Keitaro said seriously
"Pffff what are you going to do book work? Why don't you just turn around and pretend you were never here, because you can't take all 4 of us so leave before we beat the crap out of you" The leader said seriously followed by laughter by his 3 friends
"I was giving you a chance to do this the nice way. If I have to I will fight you" Keitaro said seriously
"Oooo look out Boss he thinks he's Jet-Li or something" One of the other guys said
"Pff Come on boys let's take him, he's got a death wish might as well make it come true"
The four men moves into a box like shape two of the back of Keitaro and two at the front of Keitaro
"Let's do this boys" The Leader said seriously
One of the men in the back took a shot at Keitaro and he dogged the attack he then jump kicked him in the face and planted his fist in the others face. When the other two attacked he used his elbow to hit one of them in the nose thus braking the man's nose The leader backed up when one of the men had taken down previously got up Keitaro grabbed the man's fist and twisted it around behind his back and broke his arm and dislocated his shoulder making the man fall to the ground in pain
The boss pulled out a butterfly knife and was about to use it he came at Keitaro swinging the knife trying to cut any area with a vital blood flow area but Keitaro dodged every attack Keitaro finally grabbed the man's wrist and flipped him when he hit the ground he dropped the knife Keitaro kicked the knife somewhere down the darkened ally way where the man couldn't find it
The beaten men ran away all but one who was still knocked out from the attack
"This is far from over" Shouted the Leader as he ran away with the rest of his crew
Keitaro walked over to Naru "Are you alright" Keitaro asked
"KEITARO LOOK OUT" Naru shouted pointed at the man that was previously passed out on the ground now up holding a knife in his hand
Before Keitaro could react he saw a little ball of black fuzz jump on the man's face and began to scratch furiously
"AHH GOD DAM CAT" the man shouted and grabbed the cat throwing the cat off of him with his free hand
Keitaro took this time to give the man a few strikes, one to the face, and a few to the chest then standing up grabbing his wrist twisting it to the side and flipping him and finally a knock to the head with his knee. ( AN: That was actually something I did learn in Self defence class)
Making sure he was out cold Keitaro turned back to Naru who seemed fairly shocked and wet from the still pouring rain
"Are you alright Naru?" Keitaro asked Nicely
Naru was in shock
Keitaro tried again "Naru? Are you Okay" Keitaro said touching her shoulder
She finally snapped out of it
"Y..yes I.I'm fine j.j. Just a little shook up" Naru confessed
Keitaro Helped her up and collected her bag off the ground "Well let's get Home. This rain isn't doing either of us any good.
As he helped walk he stopped when he felt something nuzzling his leg.
He looked down to see the little black cat that had saved him just in the nick of time he bent down and pet the little cat
"Thank you, for your help but I think it's time you went home little kitty" Keitaro said but the cat didn't listen it used its claws to climb up his pant legs and his shirt all the way up to his shoulder where it perched purring happily
"Well I guess you can come with us." Keitaro said as he reached his hand up to the cats head to pet it feeling its neck he felt no collar Keitaro felt somewhat sad to realise that this Cat had no home 'although I am not one to be picking up strays I suppose I could take it home'
Keitaro Walked with Naru to the train Station in silence till finally Naru Spoke up
"Keitaro...Why did you save me from them?" Naru asked Meekly
Keitaro kept his eyes ahead and responded "Because regardless of what may happen I must help my friends"
"You consider us friends?" Naru asked Seriously
"Yes." Keitaro said simply
"I'm sorry Keitaro." Naru said
"What for?" Keitaro asked as they got on the train and got seated
" I'm sorry for treating you badly, If I knew you were this kind in caring before maybe we could have gotten to know each other better" Naru said sadly
"Hey, Naru don't worry about it" Keitaro said Giving her a one armed hug. "It's never to late to be friend someone"
Naru took a deep breath "Keitaro, I hope we can become better friends" Naru Said as the separated from the hug
"I would like that very much Naru." Keitaro said Happily
Keitaro let Naru rest for a little while, while they rode the train back to their area
Keitaro felt the small black cat butt its head ageist his in a "I want attention" way
Keitaro stroked the small cat "well I suppose as thank you for saving my life you can live with me how does that sound?" Keitaro asked the Cat Purred after he said this "I'll take that as a yes" He said as he smiled at the Cat
It was almost 11pm when they finally got back to the Inn Naru had rested on the train till Keitaro woke her up when they got to the nearest station from the Inn
The Rain was still coming down Keitaro helped Naru walk up the stone stairs that led to the Inn
When the finally got to the doors Naru said something "Keitaro?"
"Yes Naru?"
"Would you like to help me study for the Entrance exam for Tokyo U?" Naru asked shyly
Keitaro Smiled "Sure, I would be happy to."
They walked through the door and went their separate ways Keitaro headed up the stairs to dry off and Naru went to the Hot springs to take bath to warm up her cold body.
Keitaro was just about to enter his room when he saw Motoko waiting for him
"O hey Motoko, I am sorry about what happened, I'll try and make it up to you another time"
Motoko could tell he didn't really want to talk about it
"That is quite alright Keitaro. But if you feel that you must then that is your choice" Motoko said in a calm voice
She then noticed something on his right shoulder
"Keitaro what is that furry thing on your shoulder?" Motoko asked seriously
"This cat saved mine and Naru's life. He's taken a shining to me I think" Keitaro said petting the cat again
Motoko took the sleeping cat off of his shoulder and looked at it and examined it and handed it back to Keitaro
"This is a female cat Keitaro"
Keitaro Blushed "Woops, well I was thinking of keeping HER, as a pet."
" I have no problem with this and I think the others would be fine with her... I suggest you be wary of her around Su though" Motoko said seriously
"Hahah I'll keep that in mind, Well I should get some sleep, I'll talk to you in the morning Motoko. Good Night" Keitaro said as he entered his room
"Good Night" Motoko responded and she left for her room.
Keitaro closed the door and put the cat down while he changed out of his damp clothing
Once into some dry sleeping clothes he got into his futon
When he laid down, he pulled the covers over him as he was about to fall asleep he felt something snuggling up to his chest he looked down to see his new pet snuggling in and trying to sleep with her new master
"Don't get to use to sleeping in my bed kitty" Keitaro said as he got comfortable and soon fell asleep.
-With Naru in the hot Springs-
Naru sat in the hot springs thinking about the events that just had happened
The way Keitaro had fought for her and how hansom he looked while doing it and how rough but gentle he looked during the whole episode.
Then Naru realised something "I think I have feelings for Keitaro..." She said out loud
Then she sat there almost shocked with the realization
-To be Continued-
AN: Well I am sort of back, I would like to appologise for this showing up in you're inboxes twice, I had an Issue with the Formatting of this chapter once it was in was uploaded, It kept compressing a great porshion of it. (I finally fixed it, it took at least an hour) any ways enjoy and review, Insipre me to keep writing.