Legal Junk : Argh, here I have to go again, writing in the disclaimer that is, as always, obvious. The characters depicted in this LEMON story that actually have names are all property of SNK. Like I need to state that anyway. If I said that these characters were mine, not only would the lawyers go nuts, but I'd also have to have my head examined. Suing me would only serve to stop me from writing more stories, and you lawyers know that if you did that, I'd have to have you hunted down and tickled mercilessly. Also, the entire purpose of LEMONS is to depict graphic scenes of sex and violence, so if you're under the physical age of 18, (if you're over mentally wise, then you're on your own) then quit reading right this second and go wash your eyes out with soap, you dirty little boy/girl! And another thing, please ask me before you post this on your site, and give me credit for having done it. 999,999,999 times out of a billion, I'll say "Go right ahead and post it!", so don't worry about me saying no. But if I find out that you've stolen my story, I might just have to sick a rabid pack of wild Chihuahuas on you. You wouldn't want the headlines to read : "Lemon fic stealer nipped to death by small, rabid pack of doom!" would you? In any case, please enjoy, as my ravings are completed. Vegeta (AKA The Hentai Sempai) Hi there Cal Animage Epsilon!! Author's notes: **** Indicates a perspective change "*…*" Indicates something that is thought, not spoken I hope that any Japanese words or phrases that I've included are accurate, and that the translations provided (if any) are also accurate. If they are, I have done well. If they're not, then I have chosen…poorly. It Had to Happen (Pao Pao Café) Terry Bogard walked up to the door, and instantly saw the huge sign that Richard Meyer had told him about over the phone: "COUPLES NIGHT". Sighing to himself, he wondered just what Richard had in mind THIS time. As he approached, he nodded a hello to Bob Wilson, and said, "Evening Bob. What's on for tonight?" Bob laughed, "You'll love this mon.", Bob's voice was rich with his Jamaican accent, "Richard says that unless you're a party of two tonight, you're not getting in." Terry groaned, "Oh hell, I didn't come with anyone!" Bob winked at him, "Not to worry mon! There's a lovely lady that's been waiting for you the whole time!" Terry didn't even have to guess twice, and smiled, "MARY!" he yelled at the approaching blonde American. "Hiya, handsome boy." she greeted him with, and the two embraced quickly. Looking over at Bob, Blue Mary said, "Okay Bob, we're a couple now, so let us in!" she finished with a wink. Bob smiled, "But of course, pretty lady! Enjoy your night in the Pao Pao Café!" Terry and Mary walked in, arm in arm. Looking about, they could see that the nights' festivities had already gotten underway. Scanning about, Terry saw Mai Shiranui and his "brother" Andy Bogard already seated at a table. Mai spotted them, and began to wave them over. As he got closer, Terry could see quite a few empty beer bottles and glasses, and knew that Mai was at it again. Mary and Mai exchanged a quick hug and Andy greeted the two with a quick "Hello." Terry ruffled his brother's hair and they all sat down. Mai was dressed in a mini-skirt and a loose fitting T-shirt that said "MILK" on it. Andy was dressed in a white T-shirt and jeans. Mary and Terry had their respective 'normal' clothing on. Even though Terry and Mary had just sat down, Mai seemed to be restless, "C'mon Andy! Don't just sit there, dance with me!", cried Mai, tugging on the blonde's arm. Andy grumbled something like, "Why me?", and allowed himself to be pulled out onto the Pao Pao Café's dance floor. Terry laughed at him as he got up, and Mary giggled to herself as she finished off one of Mai's drinks for her. But no sooner had she put it down, Joe Higashi came up, dressed in a waiter's outfit. "More brandy miss?" he said with a big grin. Mary nodded, and using her best British accent, she said, "Why, yes my good man." Joe nodded, "Yo-sha! One brandy coming right up!" Mary laughed at him, "What's with the waiter get up Joe?" Joe smirked, "Well, I didn't have a date, so Bob let me in on the condition that I find a date, and help out around the place." Terry laughed, "Find a date? You? What girl in her right might would wanna set foot near you, ya big lug?" Joe laughed, "Well, there's a couple of girls that aren't too bad, but they're all taken! However! Bob went as far as to let in a couple of singles tonight. There's a girl over there that I've been dying to talk to." Terry looked over to where Joe was pointing, and he recognized the girl as Kasumi Todo, the girl that had been on Mai and King's team last year. *So why doesn't he go over and talk to her…? Joe, you big idiot, no wonder you can't get a girl.*" Terry coughed slightly, "Ahem, Joe? Why are your hands wrapped?" Joe looked down at his hands, which were indeed wrapped up as if he were about to fight, "I dunno…I'm so used to it, my hands just don't feel right without them!" Terry nodded, and looking down he added, "Yeah, okay Joe…Is that why you're also not wearing shoes?" Joe laughed, and knocked the brim of Terry's baseball cap into his face. Then, moving quickly before Terry could retaliate, Joe hustled over to Richard and got Mary a fresh drink. **** Out on the dance floor, Mai did her best to loosen Andy up a bit so he'd relax and enjoy himself. Looking around, she saw a few other people whom she recognized, also dancing and laughing it up. Robert Garcia and Yuri Sakazaki were discoing away, Yuri laughing the whole time. Kyo Kusanagi and his girl friend Yuki were over at a table, talking to each other. Even though they were a little far away, Mai could see a really nice gold locket around Yuki's neck. Even Ryo Sakazaki and her long time friend King were out on the dance floor. King had been so ecstatic to tell Mai about her and Ryo, and had taken some time off from her bar in order to spend quality time with him. Now, Mai was just glad that everyone was having a good time, and she didn't want to miss a minute of the fun. Mai began to bounce and dance all over the place, but her rather heavy drinking that night was causing her to lose her balance quite a bit, much to Andy's concern. More than once she dipped forward, showing him a good look down her loose fitting shirt, but before he could comment, she would straighten up and return to her wobbly dancing. Finally, Mai decided she wanted a little privacy with Andy, and the two walked outside. Robert, Ryo, Yuri, King, Kyo, and Yuki had already gone home for the night, but Terry, Andy, Kasumi, Joe, Mary, and Mai remained, mostly just for some talking and final thoughts on the upcoming King of Fighters Tournament. **** Andy paused on his little walk with Mai to gaze up at the moon. It was full that night, and shone down on him and Mai, illuminating the entire area. Mai was snuggled up against his arm, and was resting on him for support. Andy felt a bit nervous, knowing that any time Mai might try something. He loved her dearly, but he knew that any advance he made towards her would only encourage her. Not to mention the fact that he had promised himself not to get involved with her until he had killed Geese Howard, and put that entire affair behind him once and for all. He wanted clean hands to touch Mai's face, not ones stained with blood. **** Bob Wilson was having a great time that night, even though he had been doing little else besides act as the doorman. A lot of his good friends were here tonight, and he had even let a few singles in. But things were winding down now, and so when a man dressed in a short, black jacket started walking up, he had to draw the line. As the man got nearer, Bob could see that his head was down, and he had dark, maroon hair. Since he was a bit hunched over, Bob could see what looked to be a family crest on the back of the man's jacket: a crescent moon. Bob had to stifle a laugh at the belt that was tied securely between the man's legs. Finally, the man got within ear shot, and Bob said, "Sorry mon. Café's gonna close soon, and it's couples night tonight anyway…You have to have a date." The man seemed to ignore him, but Bob then heard him say in a deep voice, "Kusanagi…wa…doko…da?" ("Where…is…Kusanagi?") Bob shook his head, causing his beaded dreadlocks to swish about, "Dunno who you're talking about mon. But I can't let you in…sorry." Bob suddenly saw the man's hand snake out and grip firmly onto Bob's stomach. The man's head suddenly shot up, his black eyes burning straight into his. In a cruel voice, Iori screamed, "JAMA-DA!" ("You're in my way!"). Bob had no chance to move before Iori ripped his hand across Bob's stomach, drawing blood and sending the Jamaican fighter flying through the front door. **** Joe had almost mustered the courage to talk to Kasumi when he suddenly heard the front door open with a heavy crash. He saw Bob go flying back, and land with a hard thump against the ground, holding a bleeding wound on his stomach. Then Iori Yagami walked into the bar and began scanning about. Iori walked slightly hunched over, and looked straight at him. He then yelled, "Kuso Kusanagi wa DOKO DA?!" ("Where the hell is that damn Kusanagi?!") Joe, still dressed as a waiter, decided that maybe a little show of skill could get him a shot at talking to Kasumi, so he said, "I don't know who the hell you think you are, but…" Joe wasn't given the chance to finish. Iori growled out as Joe began his little speech, and slammed his fist on a table. He then yelled out, "DOSHI-TA?!" ("What's wrong?!"), and flung a blazing inferno of purple fire across the ground at Joe. Traveling quickly, the fire hit him, and even though he had braced a bit for impact, it burned away most of his pants and waiter's shirt. Shaking off the burned tatters of his waiter's outfit, Joe was left with his orange shorts that he wore underneath and his wrapped hands and feet. Joe spat on the ground angrily, pounded his fists together and said, "Saku-Saku Ikuze!" ("I'm gonna win easily!") **** Terry had seen Iori pound through the door, and Mary looked surprised. "Wait here.", he told her, and then jumped up out of his seat. Joe rose up his hand to stop him though, "No way Terry…This fight is all mine." Terry nodded, knowing that the big Mhuay Thai master was quick to anger, and would not want any help during a fight. So Terry backed off a bit, and let the two face off. **** Joe smirked, "So you like throwing things eh? Well, have some of this!" Joe cocked his fist back, and yelled, "Hurricane Upper!", sending two whirling tornadoes straight at Iori. Iori grabbed the table closest to him, and used it to take the brunt of the damage from Joe's attack. Throwing the table away, Iori rushed straight at Joe, catching the surprised fighter by the face. Slamming Joe to the ground with one hand, Iori cried out, "SHI-NE!" ("Die!" ), and Joe's world exploded in a flash of purple as Iori's Orochi fire burned his entire body. Iori jumped back a bit, and Joe angrily got to his feet. A bit pissed now, Joe began launching a rapid series of jabs, elbows, and hooks at Iori. But Iori simply backed off towards the wall, blocking Joe's attacks blow for blow. But as Joe readied himself to throw one final elbow, Iori suddenly redirected Joe's arm and charged forward with his shoulder, catching Joe in the chest and knocking him off his feet from his carried momentum. Again, Joe quickly got to his feet, much angrier now than before. Joe then cocked his heel back, and jumped forward, his heel alive with swirling ki energy. Iori, waited, and then jumped into the air, creating an enormous blast of purple flame around his body. Joe felt the pain of the fire, but also the satisfaction of feeling his kick get through to its mark, smashing Iori on the shoulder and knocking him to the ground. Joe also flew back, and the two warrior simultaneously got to their feet. Joe seemed to be waiting for Iori to rush him again, but Iori just smirked at him. Joe, already angry enough, didn't like being mocked, and brought his knee up, yelling, "Thrust kick!" and shot forward with his leg extended. Iori waited until the last possible second, then suddenly slithered underneath Joe's kick, yelling, "MUDA-NA!" ("That's futile (for you to do)!"). Joe's kick slammed into the wall, and Iori shot back up right in front on him. Iori ripped up Joe's chest with his tiger claw like hand, and then grabbed Joe by the shoulder. Whipping him forward, Iori threw Joe against the wall, causing Joe to hit it face first and bounce back. Iori then ripped up Joe's back, and as Joe nearly fell against him, Iori grabbed him by the shoulder again, and threw him the other way. As soon as Joe cleared Iori's body, Iori ripped up his back, adding to his first slash and creating an "X" of blood from his fingers. Iori then rushed forward, smacking Joe in the side of the head, then smacked him on the other side, and finished by jumping forward, with his hands locked together, smashing downwards on the top of Joe's skull. Joe landed with a heavy thud, and lay still. **** Terry was more than a little surprised at how easily Iori had taken care of his friend. The only thing he was thankful for was that Joe had a real thick skull, so that last hit probably hadn't hurt him too much. Iori, seeing that Joe was finished, began laughing. It started as a quiet snicker, that deepened into a louder chuckle, and then Iori, his hand on his forehead, began laughing out loud with his head tilted back. Stealing a glance back to Mary, Terry noticed that she had her .44 Magnum out, and was looking back at him questioningly. Terry shook his head, and indicated for her to stay put. Mary looked a bit exasperated, but put her gun away and waited. Terry then walked forward as Iori got the better of his mirth. Iori's black eyes stared at Terry, his face suddenly becoming blank and expressionless. Terry shook his head, "Okay, Yagami. What the hell do you think you're doing?" Iori's face didn't change, "Are you blind AND deaf? I'm looking for Kusanagi Kyo, so that I can rid the earth of his idiotic existence." "That's what the King of Fighters Tournament is for Yagami." Answered Terry "Can't you be a little more patient considering that it's almost time for it?" Iori's face suddenly broke into a sneering grin, "King…of…Fighters?", his voice barely carried the inflection in it to make his sentence a question. "I care nothing of that tournament. Where I kill Kyo is irrelevant, for all I want is his blood on my hands." Suddenly, Iori's face turned dark with anger, "Are you going to stand in my way as well Bogard-san?" Terry nodded, "You wasted my friend", Terry paused to adjust his hat, then he waved Iori on, "so, come on! COME ON!" Iori answered by crying out, "DOSHI-TA!", sending another wave of fire against the ground. Terry quickly responded by slamming the ground with his fist, calling out "Power Wave!", creating his own blast of ki power to meet Iori's and cancel it out. **** Mai and Andy had been walking around a small trail that linked to the pier on the river that Richard had built for the café. They had spent a lot of time there, simply looking off into the darkness, gazing up at the moon, and enjoying each other's silent company. Mai had been giggling a bit from all the alcohol she had been drinking, but for the most part, she was quiet, which Andy was thankful for. Not that he minded her voice, but she was a terror when she got drunk. Andy was leading the two of them back to the café door, when suddenly Mai lurched unexpectedly forward. Reacting quickly, Andy grabbed her by the arm and helped her catch her balance. However, Mai let her momentum carry herself straight against Andy's chest, directly in his arms. She looked up at him, and her eyes began to star over. She slowly closed her eyes and pursed her lips, raising herself up a bit on the tips of her toes. Andy could feel himself grow very uncomfortable again, despite him wanting to kiss her. "*Oh man, should I kiss her? Or will she later think that I was taking advantage of her when she was drunk? I want to kiss her, but then again, am I ready for it? What to do, what to do…huh?*" Andy's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the sounds of battle, and the oppressive feeling of a dark, evil chi. **** When Andy broke their embrace, Mai instantly opened her eyes and said, "What's wrong…Andy?", but she saw him quickly heading over towards the door of the café. Feeling more than a little annoyed, Mai followed after him. But she then saw the look of concern on his face, and she, despite her drunken state, could feel two distinct and powerful sources of chi. Both were fighting, and one was clearly winning. Andy then prepared to open the back door, where the sounds of the battle seemed to be coming from. **** Terry didn't like how things had been going, and he realized that Iori had gotten a lot stronger than the last time he had seen him. Even though Terry had managed to catch Iori with his rising tackle and a couple of solid punches, Iori didn't seemed to be overly phased by it. Rather, it seemed to make him angrier, and thus stronger. Terry was feeling a little winded by the battering he had received from Iori's feet and claws. But despite the pain, Terry was starting to get the hang of Iori's animalistic style, and was forming a counter attack. Just then, Iori opened his right palm, and created a purple flame in it. Smiling at it, he said, "Raku ni wa shi-nen zo!", ("I won't make dying easy for you!") and flung the purple blaze at Terry. Terry let the blast get near him, and readied to dodge out of the way. Suddenly, from behind him, he heard a door open and Andy's voice say in concern and surprise, "Ni-san! ("Big Brother") What's going…" Terry didn't let Andy finish. Quickly spinning around, Terry grabbed Andy by his shirt and threw him out of the way. But before Terry could move again, the blaze from Iori caught up with him, and the loud, low roar of an enormous explosion echoed through the cafe. The pain of impact was only slight, but Terry felt the dizzying effect of the Orochi flame wrack at his entire body. Indeed, Terry found that he couldn't move a muscle, and his entire body was glowing purple. But Iori wasn't finished with him just yet. Iori roared out, "Asobi wa, OWARI-DA!" ("The game is over!" or "Play time is over!"), and rushed along the ground straight at Terry. Grabbing his prone victim, Iori began ripping and clawing Terry quickly and in rapid succession. All the while Iori cried out, "Nake! Sakebe! Soshite…" ("Cry! Scream! And then…"). Iori latched onto Terry by his jacket with crossed arms and lifted him up an inch or two off the ground. Iori's face was split in an enormous, evil grin, and he finished by yelling, "SHI-NE!" right in Terry's face. The resulting purple explosion rocked through Terry's body, creating a purple glow which engulfed him again, and the blast sent Terry flying through the door. Mai was more than a little surprised to see him. **** Andy picked himself up off the ground, recovering from the surprise of being thrown and the shock of seeing his brother ripped apart by Iori. Iori looked calm, and put his hands in his pockets and bent over slightly at the waist. Seeming to talk to Terry, who was now sprawled out in an unconscious heap on the ground outside, Iori said "Sono mama shi-ne." ("Die just as you are.") Mary had had enough of staying put, and rushed outside to check on Terry. Andy could hear her frantic cries to Terry, and it caused his blood to boil. Standing up, he felt his eyes lock on Iori in a steel like glare, and Iori now turned to look at him. "Andy…Bogard…san." Iori said the "san" as if he was telling a joke. "You are weaker than your brother, and I have just finished him off. Unless you know where Kusanagi Kyo is, I have no interest in you." Andy's glare didn't phase, and he felt his warrior's chi flare around his entire body, "Oh? Well, you have just given me an interest in you, Iori Yagami. Prepare yourself." Iori suddenly turned feral again, screamed, "Baka-ne!" ("You fool!"), and lunged forward at Andy. Andy was amazed at the raw power that Iori wielded, and was barely able to block Iori's first claw like strike towards his face. Iori then kicked low at Andy's shin, which he cocked his knee up to block, and Iori finished by throwing out a sweeping heel kick at Andy's mid-section. Andy watched as the belt between Iori's legs strained, and he then re- directed the kick away from his body. Rushing forward, Andy slammed his elbow into Iori's side, yelling, "Zai-na-ken!" But as he prepared for a follow-up attack Iori's hand suddenly reached down and grabbed him by the stomach. Too late, Andy realized that Iori had let himself be hit in order to get Andy in close. He didn't have long to think though, as Iori yelled, "JAMA-DA!", and the bottom part of Andy's shirt ripped open, blood flying from Iori's attack as he tore into Andy, sending the younger man flying back. Andy slowly got to his feet, and looked over at Iori. Iori simply stood up straight, squaring his shoulders and allowing Andy to see his entire 6'4" frame. Iori smiled, and said mockingly, "O-re ga kowai no ka?" ("Are you afraid of me?") Andy snarled back, "You won't make a fool out of me! You hurt my brother, and for that, you're going pay!" Iori shook his head, and said, "Saa…Koi yo." ("Well then, come on."), curling his index finger at Andy, enticing him to rush forward again. Andy did just that. Hand planting from the ground, Andy launched himself into the air, flying at Iori feet first. Iori blocked the kick, and as he landed, Andy wound up and thrust his palm forward, yelling, "Hi-sho-ken!", causing a bright flash of ki energy to flare out from his outstretched palm. Only Iori had seen the move coming and had suddenly jumped backwards. Momentarily open, Andy heard Iori's voice call out, "DOSHI-TA!", and saw a rage of purple fire rip across the ground and engulf him. Andy's vision turned purple as fiery pain rocked his entire body. Shaking his head, Andy readied himself for Iori's next attack. He didn't have to wait long either. Iori jumped in the air at him, trying to kick him in the head. Andy blocked the attack, and then jabbed forward at Iori as he landed, trying to open up Iori's guard. Iori blocked the attack, and Andy then wound his hands up for his "Gen-Hi-sho-ken". But before had he opened his hands, called out his attack, and blasted forward with a huge, bright flare of ki energy, he had heard Iori mutter, "MUDA-NA!" It didn't take long for Andy to realize that Iori wasn't in front of him anymore. Then, from behind him, Andy heard, "Shirouto ga!" ("You amateur!"), and too late realized he was wide open to Iori's attack. Iori punched Andy in the back twice, the second punch ripping down Andy's back, drawing blood. Iori then caught Andy by the shoulder and whipped him forward, ripping down his back again. Iori then hand planted suddenly, kicking Andy's legs out from underneath him, causing Andy to crash to the ground hard. Andy rolled over and tried to stand, but Iori walked forward and planted his boot in the middle of Andy's chest. Smiling cruelly, Iori said, "Be thankful that your death will be quick.", and opened his palm, creating another flower of purple flame there. Andy closed his eyes, but then he suddenly heard Mai scream out, "STOP!" Andy looked over at her, and saw her running towards him. "No Mai!", Andy called towards her, "Stay back!" But Mai ignored him, and yelled, "Kusanagi-san isn't here! He left already!" Iori stopped his attack, and Mai ran up to Andy and kneeled down to him. Iori's eyes burned into hers as she looked up at him, free flowing tears falling off her cheeks. "Gone? You're lying…I know he's here." Mai shook her head furiously, "No, no, no! He left over two hours ago with Yuki-chan! If you don't believe me, then why hasn't he already come out to fight you? Just please leave Andy alone!" Iori looked even angrier for a moment, but then his shoulders slumped, and it seemed that only now he was feeling the effects from his combined fights. But then he snapped his cold stare back on Andy. Looking through the door that had been broken by Terry's body for a moment, he looked back at Andy and pointed outside, saying, "Tsuki o miru tabi omoe da-ze." ("Whenever you see the moon, think of me."). He then slowly removed his boot from Andy's chest, put his hands in his pockets, and slowly trudged through the front door. No one even attempted to stop him. **** Mai was frantic, "Are you okay? Andy?! Are you hurt badly? Let me help you!", and so forth. Andy couldn't help but watch as Iori walked out, then pushed Mai off of him. "I'm okay Mai, really." Andy said, getting to his feet, "I have to check on my brother!", and he rushed outside. Andy saw Mary helping Terry up and letting him take a few hesitant steps. Terry shook his head weakly, and then grinned at his brother, "He's a tough son of a bitch, ain't he?" Terry said, with more humor than Andy gave him credit for. Looking back at the terrified Mai, Andy said, "I'm all right Mai, just a little shaken up. You shouldn't have gotten involved back there! He might have killed you!" Mai looked hurt, "But Andy! I couldn't just let him finish you off like that!" Andy shook his head, "No matter Mai. By running out there, you got into the fight. If he had injured you, I'd never forgive myself!" Mai looked crestfallen, "But…But…I did it for YOU!" turning around, Mai started crying and ran back into the café. Andy looked shocked again, and started to call for her, but he quickly realized that he had screwed up yet again. Looking over at his friends, he saw a stern look on Mary's face, "That was pretty low, Bogard. First, you really hurt her, and now you just let her run away. Why don't you grow some balls AND some brains?" Andy wanted to say something, but Mary turned away from him and tended to Terry. Shaking his head, Andy walked back inside the café, where he saw a beaten up Joe Higashi being tended to by a worried, yet shy and embarrassed looking Kasumi. Seeing that Mai was gone and that Joe didn't need his help, Andy slammed his fist down on a table that hadn't gotten knocked over, and sat down heavily in a chair and just started calling himself "Stupid.", over and over again. Andy awoke in his hotel room feeling sore all over. After he had gotten up, he went to Mai's room, and found that the door was unlocked. Opening it a crack, he called in, "Mai?" Hearing no response, he tried again, louder this time. But when he got no answer, Andy pushed the door open and walked in. The bed hadn't been slept in, and all of Mai's things had been picked up and she was gone. On the bed was a letter, which Andy quickly picked up and read : "Andy, How could you do that to me?! I was so scared that you'd be seriously hurt or even killed, and that's how you re-pay it?" Andy could see the tell- tale signs of tears that had struck the page as she had written, and her script showed a shaking hand, "I don't think you can imagine how bad I feel right now. I love you, but you never show me that you love me! Why?…Why Andy? The King of Fighters Tournament is coming, but this incident has clouded my mind and my spirit. I can't think straight, and I know that in this state, I'll be no help to King or Kagura Chizuru. So my mind's made up! I'm going "home" to train for the up coming battles. I'll return when my soul is clear, and my heart is settled. Until then, PLEASE try to understand that I love you so much, I couldn't bear to have anything bad happen to you! I'll always fight for you, whether it's by your side, or to defend you no matter what, so get that through your head! Love, Mai" Andy finished the letter, and hit himself for being a fool. Every word she had written was absolutely correct, and yet, the feeling of guilt was being pushed away by Andy's honor. He knew that Mai had the right to live a life free of pain and blood. But as long as Geese and people like Iori lived in their lives, he could never be free of that stain. So he had to fight, and fight hard, until his world was ready for her. But now, she was gone, and Andy knew that he had better be prepared to not disappoint her when, or even IF, she came back. **** Mai watched as the trees and water flowed by quickly. Being so upset, she hadn't even bothered to say goodbye. She hoped that her letter would be able to say what she knew she couldn't voice. The train would be soon arriving in Hokkaido, and Mai was eager to get out of that stuffy compartment and started into her training. She tried to get a little sleep, but though her body and mind were weary, she couldn't help but feel angry and depressed, and her thoughts alone denied her restful sleep. <3 Hours After Arriving in Hokkaido> Mai rambled through a woodland path, not really caring where she was going. She hadn't cleaned herself up since last night, and she hadn't changed clothes either. She lugged her suitcase by a rope over her shoulder, creating a small furrow in the dirt, which marked her passage. "*I'm not even sure why I came out here. Childhood memories I guess. I just didn't know what to tell Andy…I hope he's not too worried...*" As Mai struggled to get her head cleared of her angers and doubts, she suddenly heard a man's voice, which seemed to be coming from all around her, "Good day, traveler. I'm afraid that you've stepped onto lands that you're not invited on. Please, turn around, and return to wherever you came." Mai, already a bit miffed from being shrugged off by Andy, wasn't about to take orders from some disembodied voice, "What if I don't wanna leave? Whatcha gonna do about it?" The voice spoke again, "Please, I mean you no harm. But you ARE trespassing, and I'm sure you wouldn't want me simply treading onto your lands." Mai was peering about, trying to locate the source of the voice. Reaching into her shirt, she pulled out a fan, and said, "Well, I don't care about that, since you're such a rude host by not showing yourself!" For good measure, Mai cocked her hand back and said, "Ko-cho-ken!", and flung her fan at what she thought was the location of the mysterious speaker. Suddenly, a blur of motion burst through the leaves of the tree canopy, and a figure landed, back turned to her, on the path ahead of Mai. There was no more than five feet between them, and slowly the man turned to face her. He was dressed in a blue ninja outfit with red trim. His long, waist length black hair was flowing freely, and a mask of blue and red covered the bottom half of his face. He wore a belt/sash around his waist, which was tied delicately so that there were four ends rather than two. His eyes and stance didn't seem hostile, but in Mai's current state of mind she was too upset to care. But then she saw him bring his hand out from behind his back, and in it he held the fan she had just thrown. Mai was about to say something, but then the ninja tossed her fan back to her. Mai caught it easily, but then she remembered something. Looking closely at his chest, she saw what she was looking for: a crest. The crest of the Kisaragi ninja clan. Mai pointed at him and said, "Wait a minute…I know you! You're that Kisaragi guy! I remember seeing you two years ago! Lez see, what was your name?" The man didn't miss a beat, "Eiji…and I too remember you…A woman as beautiful and stunning as yourself could never be forgotten! You are Shiranui Mai-san!" Mai smiled at the compliment and nodded, "Yeah! Well, pleased to meet you, or, well, re-meet you I guess…" But then Mai suddenly remembered something else. "Hey…just a second…weren't you fighting with Billy Kane, and…IORI Yagami last time I saw you?!" It became very apparent that Mai was getting really pissed now. At the mention of Iori's name, Eiji eyes grew wide for the briefest second, but then they returned to normal. But seeing Mai drop into a fighting stance made him tense his shoulders slightly. "Shiranui-san…Before you do anything rash, you might want to listen…" Eiji had to duck as Mai threw a kick that was aimed at his head, "to me." Mai shook her head, "No, no, NO! I'm gonna pound you to a pulp, you, you,…Iori helper!" Mai opened her fan, and used it to cover her chest from Eiji's eyes. She then spun around, and used one of her ninja tricks to quickly change clothing. Eiji marveled at how fast the Shiranui kunoichi (female ninja) had transformed, and she was now dressed in her usual, loose-fitting, red ninja outfit. **** Eiji tried again, "Before we start beating each other senseless, you should know that I do not associate with Geese Howard, OR the Yagami clan anymore." Eiji parried a couple of jabs that Mai threw at him while he spoke. He could feel that her warrior's chi was fluctuating and angry. She was obviously upset about something else, so Eiji didn't want to hurt her simply because she was being rash. Mai countered with, "Oh yeah? How can I know that for sure?! You've helped Iori before, so how can I trust you?!" Mai's voice was quavering a bit, but her resolve seemed focused. Eiji hadn't throw any punches or kicks yet, simply blocked or redirected the ones that Mai had thrown thus far. Jumping back to get some distance between them, Eiji spoke, "Well, until you came here, I hadn't even heard his name in almost two years. I can assure you that after what he did to me, I have no interest in ever setting foot near him again, unless it is to fight him." "Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP! Just hold still and take your beating like a man!" Mai screamed, and charged at him. "*This is going no where. I guess the time for diplomacy has passed…If I'm gentle, I should be able to simply stop her without hurting her…*" "Very well, Shiranui-san…If it's battle you want, I will reluctantly be forced to defend myself!" Mai didn't answer with words, simply lunged forward with a kick, which Eiji blocked. She then swiped at his face with her fan, and the spun around, creating a wave of fire as she yelled, "Ryu-en-bu!" Eiji knew that technique, and back-flipped in time to dodge out of the way. Launching himself into the air back towards her, Eiji planted three distinct, but pulled, kicks into Mai's chest and stomach, which knocked her back and onto her butt. Her whole face burning red from embarrassment, Mai threw another fan at Eiji. Eiji waited for the projectile to close on him, then spread his hands out expansively, a line of glowing energy between them. "Ryu-eijin!" he called, and the fan smacked into the line of ki energy and reversed it's course. Mai's eyes widened as she remembered too late what the Kisaragi ninja could do. Jumping backwards so that her own fan passed under her, Mai flipped into the air and latched onto a tree trunk. Suspended about eight feet in the air, Mai took a quick second to aim herself, and them pushed off of the tree at Eiji, a new fan in her mouth and her generous cleavage thrust forward. Eiji waited until the last possible second, and then quickly sidestepped the bouncy kunoichi's attack. Mai tucked a bit, and rolled to recover from missing. However, Eiji used that quick second of time to counter-attack. Putting his hands together next to his head, Eiji took a quick step forward, and brought his hands from up over one shoulder down across to his opposite hip in a slashing motion, calling out, "Ei- sui-giri!" A thin wisp of ki energy flew forward in a circular motion, mimicking his hand motion, and the energy smacked Mai in the back. Eiji then put his hand directly into the small of her back and cried, "Hi-ko-ho!", and blasted her with a ki attack similar to Andy's Hi-sho-ken. **** Mai staggered forward a bit from the biting sting of Eiji's attack, and landed on her knees. She was by no means even close to being knocked out, but her heart hurt much more than her body did. Holding her fan in front of her rapidly tearing eyes, she knew that she would never be able to beat a ninja as skilled as Eiji, and especially not in her confused state. But she was so frustrated that she didn't know what to do. So she just sat there and started crying. Eiji suddenly appeared in front of her, and said in a concerned tone, "I'm sorry, Shiranui-san. I guess I over-did that attack a little…Please, forgive me!", Eiji finished by bowing his head. Mai looked up at the ninja, and shook her head. Placing her hand on his shoulder, she said through her sobs, "It's…okay…Kisaragi-san…I'm just so…so…" Mai couldn't finish, and just gave in to weeping. Eiji's head rose up, and he got to his feet, taking her hand with it. Mai stood up, and looked at Eiji with tear streaked eyes. Eiji shook his head a bit, used his finger to wipe her tears away, and said, "I'm very sorry we had to go through that Shiranui-san…Please…Accept my apologizes and come with me to my home. I do not know why you're so upset, or why you have come here. But perhaps, through talk and training, you can find whatever answers you're looking for." Mai nodded, and Eiji led her through the woods for a while, until they reached a reclusive cottage built near the mountains. Since Mai was weary from her trip and her travels, Eiji had carried her things for her, making her journey a bit easier. But now, Mai was tired, and she felt an incredible need to get cleaned up. Eiji showed her to what she guessed was his guest room, and decided to let her simply wander a bit before giving her a more grand tour. Slipping away silently, Eiji disappeared, leaving Mai to unpack her things and try to get settled. Mai then began to wander about the grounds of Eiji's house. She could tell that he had spent a lot of care and time into making his dwelling and the surrounding lands into aesthetic marvels. There were small, stone lanterns here and there, and everything had a peaceful, rustic flavor to it. Mai, despite being under-dressed as always, could feel the heat of the noon day sun beating down on her, so when she came upon a small pond surrounded by trees with a carefully made waterfall, she could barely resist the urge to simply dive in and clean herself off. Running back to her room to get a towel, some soap, and some fresh clothes, Mai bounded back to the pond and quickly shed her fighting outfit. Taking a few moments to get some water in a bucket that she had brought with her, Mai quickly rinsed and washed herself off. Feeling the relief of yesterday's troubles wash off her skin, Mai eagerly slid into the slightly cold waters and began to float on the water. Gazing upwards into the clear sky, Mai giggled as she felt the water splash over her suspended limbs. Turning herself upright, she felt her legs hit bottom, causing herself to be about waist deep in the water. Using her bucket to splash water over herself, she watched as her long, dark red hair began to span out around her. She used some of the water to rinse off her chest as well, and giggled again as the water flowed down her enormous breasts and created her own waterfalls. She splashed more water on herself, and began singing and humming to herself. The gentle chill of the water caused her nipples to get hard and erect, and Mai gazed at her reflection in the water. "Hmm…Sexy girl!", Mai blew her reflection a kiss, and sighed, "Ahh…Kore ga Sekai no Tengoku…" ("Ahh, this is the Heaven of Earth.") **** Eiji had gone back to his own room to make sure that everything was tidy and neat, and was preparing some tea for his guest. But he heard Mai come plodding up the trail to her room, and he watched as she quickly left again with a small bundle of something under her arm. Curious, Eiji put down the tea making implements, took the water off the fire, and followed Mai at a respectable distance. As Eiji got closer to her, he could hear her splashing about and giggling to herself. Eiji thought she might be sitting on the bank, running her hand through the water, but what met his gaze was the beautiful kunoichi, fully naked, using his little man-made pond as a bathing area! Eiji found himself transfixed, and he began to drink in the sight of her as she moved about slowly and cleaned herself off. Eiji's heart began to beat a little faster, as she had no idea he was there, and he himself was getting the perfect view of her slender body, perfectly shaped legs and waist, and of course, her full, lovely breasts. But suddenly, despite his inner desire to keep watching her from the trees, Eiji realized that he was taking unfair advantage of his guest, and he quickly moved back to the house. However, he failed to notice that the bottom part of his belt had caught on a tree branch, and as he moved, it ripped slightly, leaving a scrap of brightly colored fabric on the tree limb. As Eiji got back to his room, he couldn't help but chuckle quietly to himself, as he found it to be no surprise that she would over-look the painstakingly difficult task it had been to make that waterfall pond, and simply use it as a bath. **** Mai thought that she heard something from the trees, but she saw and felt nothing, so she shrugged and ignored it. Noting where she thought the sound came from, she returned to her bath, and when she was finally finished, she walked over to the edge of the pond and brushed out her long red hair. She then got out onto the bank and dried herself off, and put on a fresh set of clothing. She had chosen a plain white T-shirt and a pair of high cut jeans shorts. Picking up her things, she readied to go back to her new room, when she suddenly spied a flash of color from where she had thought there had been something earlier. Walking over, she saw a scrap of fabric gently blowing in the breeze. Picking it off the branch, she thought that it looked a LOT like Eiji's belt, but she couldn't be sure. Smiling to herself, she tucked the scrap into her pocket, and walked back to her room. When she got back, she didn't see Eiji anywhere, so she decided to look for him. Walking along the verandah of his house, Mai peeked her head through the shoji (paper grid doors) of his abode, and called out, "Kisaragi-san? Where did you go?" Mai heard his voice through the house, "Oh, this way Shiranui-san…I'm making tea for us." Mai followed the sound of his voice, and then knocked on the closed fusuma (another type of paper door which usually has a design or painting on it). "Enter." Eiji's voice said, and she slid the fusuma open, and walked inside. What greeted her eyes was a very plain and simple room. There was a small desk at knee level, a small, squat sitting bench, and several scrolls and wall hangings adorned the walls. Mai could see the Kisaragi crest here and there, and even saw a picture or two. She noted one particularly nice painting of a young woman in the display niche of the room, and Mai stopped to admire it for a moment. Then, she moved on to his desk, and looked at a few of the papers that were on it. **** The entire time Eiji watched her in silence, only looking away from her long enough to finish making the tea. As soon as it was done, he watched her with attentive eyes, ready to answer a question or offer some advice. Mai had been pretty quiet, but she looked a lot more relaxed, something that Eiji was thankful for. Her chi had become much more regulated and calm, and Eiji hoped that her mind was somewhat less troubled now. But then Mai read aloud one of the poem's that he had written and left on his desk, "A warrior rises to fight against the night. The warrior falls. The sun rises…That sounds…tragic…" Mai looked at him, and accepted the small cup of tea he handed her. Eiji nodded, "I wrote that poem in honor of my master. A young, foolish shinobi (ninja) wandered too deep into the darkness that did not concern him. My master followed him, knowing the dangers, and managed to rescue that shinobi, at the cost of his own life." Mai read another, "Rage of rivalry burns bright. Elusive victory escapes capture. Haze of purple turns to red…Hmm…I don't quite understand that one." Mai giggled at herself. Eiji sipped at his tea through his mask. "I wrote that poem in remembrance of what happened after the King of Fighters Tournament two years ago. As I tried to explain, I have no affiliation with the Yagami clan anymore. My original intention was to enter the tournament and settle an old debt against the masters of Kyokugen-Ryu. However, Yagami Iori battled and had a draw match against Kusanagi Kyo. Yagami blamed myself and Billy Kane for our team's resulting loss, and turned on us. The result was an unexpected and very brutal, but thankfully fast, attack upon the two of us." Mai piped in, "So THAT'S what happened to you two! I thought it was weird that you'd just up and leave like that when it hadn't really been decided who was winning the tournament. I'm sorry that I got mad at you earlier today. Are you okay now?" Eiji nodded, "Through my training and control over my body, I have managed to almost completely erase the damage that Yagami inflicted. But I have little interest in returning to Honshu now for any reason. If one of my friends were to ever call upon my aid, I would leave without hesitation. But until then, I simply wish the disappear from the world for a while. Imagine my surprise when I find a lovely young woman coming straight towards my home!" Mai blushed a little, as she was unaccustomed to receiving direct compliments. "Well, the world works in mysterious ways! I'm just glad that you're still in one piece…Iori Yagami has gotten a lot stronger since you last saw him." Eiji nodded slowly, and finished his tea. "Well now, Shiranui-san…Is there anything I can do for you now that you're here?" Mai nodded, "I'd love to learn from you! The Kisaragi ninja clan is so secretive, and I'd like to learn from one of their masters before entering the KoF tournament this year!" Eiji smiled, though the expression was hidden from Mai, "You embarrass me with your kind words…If it is physical training you seek, I can offer you little of the Kisaragi secrets. However, I believe I can instruct you in some of the finer points of close in hand to hand combat, if you wish…" Mai nodded, "I'd like nothing better than to just pound on you and get out some frustration!", she finished by giving the shinobi a sly wink. Eiji stood and said, "Well then, let us away to my dojo." **** Mai still felt depressed after her training with Eiji. Not only had she been unable to quell the turmoil in her heart, but Eiji had beaten her soundly. She couldn't help but admire how well focused and patient he was when he fought. But she realized that the help she needed was not in fighting, but in living. She was thankful that Eiji hadn't made any comments like, "Did I go too hard on you?", or "I hope that didn't hurt too much." She didn't need any reminders from him that he had kicked her butt, and that he seemed to holding back. She knew that once she got over her deep blue funk, she'd offer him a better fight. Mai wandered about, but decided that she needed yet another bath, for she was all sweaty from her efforts. Walking around Eiji's home proved to be pretty easy, as there wasn't much to it. She walked around the outside of the real bath house, which was separate from the rest of the house. But as she got closer, she heard some activity from inside. Peering through the window, Mai saw Eiji wiping his forehead with a small towel. The top of his gi was off, and had been neatly folded in a small hamper. As Mai watched more intently, Eiji removed his belt and tabi. But as he began to fold his belt, he noted a small tear at one end. Fingering it for a moment, Eiji sighed and put it aside. He then took off his pants, revealing his fully naked body to Mai's eyes. Mai felt her face turn hot, and she knew that she was blushing furiously. She had never seen a man naked and up close before, and she knew she shouldn't be peeking in on him like this. But she couldn't take her eyes off his wonderful form. Eiji's muscles were perfectly toned, and she marveled at how they contracted as he moved. But as he turned more towards her, she saw four distinct scars across his chest. Ignoring them for the moment, she let her eyes wander down to his manhood, but she noted that it looked rather small since Eiji didn't have an erection. Mai could've stayed there for a hour watching him, but Eiji interrupted by picking up a towel and walking into the bath. Mai quickly moved from her vantage point and entered the changing area as well. She walked up to where Eiji had left his belt, and pulled out the scrap she had found on the tree branch. Sure enough (and to no surprise), the ripped fabric matched up perfectly with Eiji's torn belt. "*You naughty boy…Serves you right that I got to peek on you!*" It took Mai all of four seconds to strip off her sweaty outfit. Quickly washing herself off, Mai picked up a towel and wrapped it around her chest. Smiling to herself, she noted that the towel, although it was a good sized towel, was barely big enough to go around her and cover her up. Still smiling, Mai bounced into the bath area, and discovered Eiji already sitting inside the obviously hot bath. Mai winked at him as she entered and said, "Mind if I join you?" Eiji chuckled and said, "No, not at all…Dozo." ("Please do.") Nodding, Mai slowly slid into the water, sitting across from Eiji. She took a good look at his now uncovered face, liking how handsome he was. "*What a tragedy it would be if he was really ugly under that mask!*" Mai's thoughts caused her to giggle, but then she noticed those scars on his chest again. **** Eiji followed her eyes, "Yes, these wounds were the most grievous that Yagami inflicted upon me. His fingers tore across my chest, and his purple fire seared the bleeding wounds, cauterizing them instantly. I can never forget the look of death in his eyes as he attacked, almost as if he were possessed by some demon. I felt an odd presence too, but I could not identify it. I can only guess that it was the dreaded Orochi influence that the Yagami clan is said to carry…" Mai nodded, and told Eiji about the battle of the night before at the Pao Pao Café. Eiji listened intently, nodding every so often. She finished by telling him more than she had originally intended, even going so far as to say that she felt hurt by Andy, and that's why she was here. Covering her mouth in embarrassment, Mai added, "Do you remember my little Andy?" Eiji nodded, "Yes, how could I forget? A skilled warrior, but horribly unfocused. I defeated Andy rather easily I remember, but he did most of the work for me. His heart was too deeply troubled for him to be a great fighter. It's sad." Mai blinked, for Eiji had really caught her interest now, "What do you mean?" Eiji continued, "From what you've told me, I can surmise that he hasn't changed much in the last two years. Thus, Andy Bogard is still in a state of internal conflict. Due to this war, he cannot allow the people closest to him inside. His heart pushes them away because there is a goal that he is set firmly upon. Until that goal is completed, I'm afraid that he will continue to push you away, for fear of hurting you my dear." Mai blinked again, an expression that Eiji wished she'd keep doing, for it made her look even cuter than she already was, "You mean all Andy has to do is finish off this little task he's set for himself, and he'll actually want me?" Eiji cocked his head a bit, "Please don't misinterpret me, he DOES want you. That much was evident every time his eyes were on you, and yours were elsewhere. But whatever his internal goal is, until it is completed, it will make him avoid your direct advances." **** Mai just sat there for a while, absorbing this new information. Eiji watched her, but at the same time allowed himself a quick peek at her lovely body. Finally, a thought hit Mai, and she asked, "Kisaragi-san…You remember that poem that you wrote that I read earlier today?" Eiji nodded, "Yes, I remember all my poems. I'm assuming you're talking about the one with the subject of the night and the warrior?" Mai nodded, "That shinobi who wandered into darkness…Who was he?" Eiji sighed, "I'm afraid that that foolish one was me. I have not always walked along the path my dear, and at one point, I didn't even know WHERE the path was. However, my master was able to find the skill and spirit within me, and call it forth. But naïve was I in the ways of the underground world, and I strayed too far in over my head without knowledge. My master managed to save me, but was gunned down by Yakuza. His last wish was that I lead a life of peace and honor, rather than one of blood and misery. I have striven to do so ever since." Mai couldn't think of anything else to say for the moment, so she just sat there and soaked, in both the water and the new information she had just acquired. Finally, she asked, "Well, this may sound a little weird, but what would you do if you were me? If the one person you loved more than anything in the world was right there in front of you, but yet they didn't want you in return…What would you do?" Eiji didn't answer right away, just sat there mulling over her question. Finally, he said, "There's nothing wrong with being wanted Shiranui-san. Sometimes, when a person puts certain thing above others, they don't realize that they're hurting the people closest to them. In your situation, perhaps the best thing to do is simply force Andy to open his eyes, and make him see with his heart rather than his honor." Mai started thinking again, but just then Eiji stood up from the water and walked towards the exit. "Please excuse me Shiranui-san. I must prepare our dinner for this evening. Please, feel free to continue your bath for as long as you'd like. I will ring the bell once to indicate when dinner is ready." With that, Eiji walked through the door, dressed, and left. <2 Hours After Dinner> Mai went back to her room after dinner, and Eiji promised that after he had finished some personal things, he'd come to her room for tea and discussion. Mai waited as patiently as she could, but soon grew bored. After changing into her evening yukata, she realized that she hadn't exactly packed the best things for herself. The guest room she was in didn't have anything to do either. Mai's thoughts were more on Andy anyway. She remembered the warmth of his embrace from the night before, and how handsome he'd looked in the moonlight, gazing off the pier into the night. The more Mai thought about him, the more she started wanting him again. Mai wished she had been a little more forceful with him on that one night she had had him alone with her in the hotel. They had been searching for the "Armor of God", but that night she had been alone, and all for him. He had ended up doing push-ups rather than sleeping with her. But Mai then thought of what would have happened if Andy had gotten into bed with her. The more she thought, the hotter she began to feel. Bringing her hands up, Mai cupped her enormous breasts in her hands. Squeezing them gently through the cotton of her yukata, Mai murmured "Andy", softly. Mai continued to gently squeeze the bottom of her breasts, then slowly moved up with her right hand and began to squeeze the front of her right breast. Rubbing her palm in slow circles around the fabric, Mai could feel her nipple begin to slowly harden from the stimulation. Mai's voice became a little more desperate as she called out for Andy again. **** Eiji cursed himself gently for having taken so long in cleaning up and finishing some work outside his home. What he had thought would take only a few minutes had quickly flown into over an hour. Quickly running back inside, Eiji had prepared some tea and was off to talk to his guest about her problems again. But as Eiji neared the door to Mai's room, he heard her call out for Andy. Creeping up slowly, Eiji couldn't help but peer through the barely open fusuma. What greeted his eyes was Mai, sitting on the floor with her head titled back, her hands on her breasts. Eiji couldn't help it now, this was too much. Sitting down as quietly as he knew he could, Eiji watched with wide eyes. **** Mai began to flick at her hardened nipple through the cotton, reveling in the pleasure washing over herself from her touch. Moving her other hand up, Mai reached through the fold in her yukata with her left hand and began to gently squeeze and roll her nipple between her fingers. Yelping out a little, Mai eased off a bit, remember just how sensitive her generous breasts were. Flexing her shoulders a little, Mai was able to have her yukata slide slowly off her shoulders and down to her waist, revealing her beautiful breasts to the crisp air of the night. **** Eiji couldn't help but suck in his breath at the sight of Mai's fully exposed torso. Making sure that he was quiet, Eiji leaned a little closer to that opening in the door, and continued his observation. **** Moving her left hand away to her left breast now, Mai moved her right up. Gently squeezing both nipples simultaneously, Mai began to pant and moan a little as she switched from squeezing her nipples, to rolling them, to then caressing her breasts in a circular pattern. Lifting her left breast up, Mai moved her head down and began to lick her nipple gently. Imagining that she was feeling Andy's tongue, Mai licked faster and harder about her nipple and at the sensitive area around it. She knew that some women wouldn't even be able to attempt what she was doing. But her breasts were so big, she had no problem accomplishing it. Licking and pinching at the same time, Mai began to feel herself getting wet between her legs. But she was enjoying her breasts too much for the moment, and she eagerly switched to her right breast and began licking that one. Mai's tongue began to blur a bit from the rapid motion. Her breathing had gotten a lot heavier now, and she was making sure that her hand gave her left breast as much attention as possible. But as time passed, Mai couldn't ignore the damp feeling between her legs. Mai stopped licking her right breast for the moment, and then began to suck on her left index finger. Spreading herself open as far as her limber limbs could stretch, Mai slowly began to finger her hardened clit with her dampened finger. She couldn't help but yelp again from the pleasure, and her head rolled back as she moaned out for Andy again. Mai then brought her index and middle fingers together and began to rub her clit back and forth. Starting slowly, Mai quickly increased her speed, causing her voice to become more husky and her cries more passionate. Finally, Mai couldn't take much more of her own teasing, and slowly curved her index finger towards her wet opening. Taking a moment to spread her wings apart gently, Mai slowly slid her finger inside herself, moaning out Andy's name loudly at the first feeling of entry. Pausing to catch her breath, Mai then began to rhythmically plunge her finger inside herself. **** Eiji was almost dumbfounded as he watched Mai's finger disappear inside her vaginal passage. Eiji could feel his manhood pushing hard to get out of the confinement of his pants, and he was having difficulty sitting still. He knew that he wouldn't do anything to Mai without her consent, for it wouldn't be right. Even WITH her consent, he wasn't sure what he'd do. The more he watched, the more Eiji wondered just what was going in Mai's head OTHER than the obvious. **** Mai continued fingering herself until she decided that one finger wasn't enough. Putting her index and middle fingers together again, she now inserted both fingers inside herself, while using her left hand to rub her clit simultaneously. Moaning out louder, Mai rolled over onto her stomach, causing her enormous breasts to get crushed underneath her. But Mai then began to wiggle around, doing her best to rub her nipples against the cloth of her yukata, all the while fingering and rubbing herself. She could feel herself building up to an orgasm, and she wasn't about to stop now. Finally, Mai envisioned Andy actually taking her, and in her mind, her fingers became Andy's hard member. Mai began to cry out as her orgasm rushed through her body. She never let her left hand stop rubbing, though she did stop thrusting inside herself with her fingers. Winding down, Mai breathed in and out heavily. She looked at herself in the mirror in the room, and then sat up and whispered, "Andy…why?…" Unable to answer her own question, Mai felt her eyes begin to fill with tears again, and she started crying despite her body still feeling rather satisfied. **** Watching Mai masturbate was one thing, but no bone in Eiji's body was going to have a beautiful woman in his house, sitting alone, crying. Quietly sliding away from the door, Eiji picked up the tray of tea and made his presence known by gently knocking on the fusuma. He heard Mai's sobbing voice quickly yelp in surprise and say, "Ju…ju…JUST A MINUTE!" He heard a brief rustle of activity, and then Mai said, "Come in." Sliding the door open, Eiji walked in to see Mai doing her best to wipe her tears away. She was fully covered now, but despite her best efforts, she was having a hard time getting her tears to stop. Eiji quickly walked over to her and set down the tea tray. Sitting cross-legged in front of her, Eiji found an "interesting" piece of the ceiling to observe while he waited for her to regain her composure. Finally, Mai looked up at Eiji with her tear filled eyes and asked, "Do you think I'm pretty Kisaragi-san? If you had never met me before, would you want me?" Eiji's eyes widened a bit, for he had expected her to say something like that, "Shiranui-san, you are one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen in my entire life. I would, of course, seek to win your hand." Mai looked exasperated, "Then what's wrong with me?!" "Nothing.", said Eiji simply. Mai could feel her eyes well with tears again, and she dropped her head down, "There has to be something wrong with me…Why else would Andy ignore me all the time?…I just…I just want to be wanted. I want him to want me." Eiji nodded slowly, "There is nothing wrong with that Shiranui-san. It is a very common feeling to be wanted. We all wish to be desired, loved, and all by someone we feel very deeply about. There is nothing unusual or wrong with any of that." With his index finger, Eiji reached forward and wiped her tears away again, just as he had done earlier that morning. Taking her hand in his, Eiji gently kissed it and said, "Don't cry Shiranui-san, please. Having you cry is like watching an angel weep. It's a tragedy. Don't worry, one day you and Andy will share your lives together, of this I'm sure." **** Mai looked at Eiji again, seeing his handsome face looking at her hand with tenderness in his eyes, and concern on his face. Mai couldn't help but think of how nice Eiji had been to her, despite them only ever having met briefly. He was so kind to her, he seemed to understand everything about her, and he always knew the right thing to say to give her hope or make her feel better. Besides, he had said it himself, he would have wanted her. So Mai leaned forward and kissed Eiji gently on the cheek. Eiji, who was still looking at her hand, snapped his head up and looked at her in mild surprise. Mai went to kiss him again, on the lips this time, but Eiji stopped her by raising his hand. "Please …wait Shiranui-san." Mai's face looked confused again, but Eiji continued, "Please…Do not think that I would ever want to push you away too. But right now…you've been weeping, and your heart is in turmoil. Your mind is confused. I do not want you doing anything you would cherish for one night, and regret for the rest of your life. Please understand." Mai nodded, and through a few hiccups, she said, "I guess you're right. I need some time to think about things. Thank you Kisaragi-san…You've helped me so much." Eiji smiled, "Please…Eiji." Mai nodded her head, all traces of her sobbing from her voice gone, "Okay… Eiji." Mai and Eiji made a little more small talk, drank down the tea (which was at the perfect temperature for drinking now. ), and then the two ninja retired for the evening. Mai woke feeling more refreshed and in better spirits than she had in a long time. Skipping out of her room and bouncing down to Eiji's room, she greeted the already awake ninja master, and the two shared breakfast over old time tales and stories of how they became the fighters they now were. **** As the day progressed, Eiji could see how calm and at ease Mai had become. Her chi was at peace, although he could see that there was something still preoccupying her thoughts. However, she seemed fine now, and for that Eiji was thankful. Over the course of the day, he sparred with her, and was quite impressed at the challenge she now offered him. Eiji had to fight with almost all his skill in order to beat her again. Although he had won, Mai didn't seem at all bothered by it this time. The day passed too quickly for both of them, and Mai announced that she had to return to Honshu and get ready for the next King of Fighters Tournament. Mai even went so far as to invite Eiji to go back with her, but he politely refused. "I have no need of the tournament Shiranui-san. Perhaps another day, when I am ready and focused with purpose, I will enter again. Besides, I do not wish conflict with Yagami at this point, seeing that I have almost healed from his attack of two years prior." Mai said that she was sorry to hear that, but also that she understood, and she didn't mention it again. But she also added that if he ever changed his mind, he could call her. She handed him a small card that had her's and a few other phone numbers on it where she could be reached. Eiji thanked her, and pocketed the card, making very sure to keep it safe. As night fell on them, Mai excused herself early after dinner so that she could ready herself for the trip back. In many ways, Eiji was sorry to see her go. He had not had much company over the last two years, and hers had by far been the best. Eiji busied himself with cleaning up the dinner utensils and plates. Finishing quickly, he walked into his room, changed into his evening yukata, and lay down on his futon. Gazing up at the ceiling in deep thought, Eiji wondered how much the outside world had changed in two years since he had seen it. Many of his friends hadn't contacted him for some time, which was a mixed blessing. More than anything else, Eiji hoped that Mai would be okay with her life, and he secretly prayed that Andy would wake up and realize that he was missing out on something wonderful. Eiji was so deep in thought that he failed to notice Mai quietly approaching his room. Her knock woke him up however, and he said, "Yes Shiranui-san? Please come in." Eiji turned his head towards the door, but what met his eyes caused his heart to jump. Mai was standing in the doorway in a shimmering white, gossamer silk yukata, obviously from her own belongings. From the moonlight streaming in, she looked angelic, as the yukata itself seemed to be glowing, and was almost see-through. She smiled at him, although somewhat shyly, and slowly waked inside, allowing Eiji to see her every move. Eiji quickly sat up as she got closer to him, and decided to not ruin the mood by doing something as idiotic as talking. He simply enjoyed the silence as Mai finally sat down next to him. She seemed to be making her mind up about something, and then said softly, "Eiji…Remember you said that you didn't want me doing something I'd regret for the rest of my life?" Eiji simply nodded, and Mai continued, "Well, I thought about what you said a lot, and I realized that you're right. I want you…to…to…to be Andy for me…Please… make love to me." Looking closely at him Mai also added, "Don't take that the wrong way…I really want you too Eiji. But I love Andy so much, and I can't stop thinking about him. But if you were him, just for one night, then I'd never regret anything! Please…I'd regret it more if I left you behind without ever knowing what it feels like to be truly wanted…to be a real woman…" Eiji understood what she said, but he had to be positive, "Are you sure, Shiranui-san? Once I have you, you can never give that one precious thing to another man…" **** Mai leaned forward, and as her answer, she kissed Eiji softly, but passionately, on the lips. Breaking away slowly, she said, "Please…call me Mai…and I understand…I know I'll be making love to you. But you'll also be my Andy for me…So I'll be giving that treasure to both of you…" Eiji nodded, and then slowly traced the contour of her right cheek tenderly with his finger at first, and then the rest of his hand. Bringing her mouth to his again, Eiji kissed her with the most delicate touch Mai had ever felt. Mai murmured softly into his mouth as their lips met again, and her left hand slowly reached around his neck and slowly stroked through his long hair. Eiji used both hands to gently caress her cheeks, and then he moved lower to massage her neck. Using his fingertips, he gently traced small circles about her neck for a moment, then moved down to her shoulders. Finally breaking their kiss, Eiji began to plant soft kisses on the tender flesh of her neck. Mai moaned softly in response to Eiji's touch, and she whispered Andy's name. During Eiji's massage, Mai brought her other hand around and began to rub slowly up and down his back. Using her other hand, she slowly reached inside the hem of his yukata and lifted it off his right shoulder. Bringing her fingertips to the toned muscle of his shoulder down to his pectoral, Mai gently rubbed Eiji's nipple with her thumb, index, and middle fingers. She heard Eiji suck in his breath as he was kissing her, so she knew that he liked that. Pulling his yukata from the back, Mai managed to get it off his other shoulder, exposing his well muscled torso. Mai then whispered into his ear, "Andy…touch me…please…" **** Eiji complied, slowly bringing his hands down her shoulders to reach inside her gossamer night gown. Gently flicking her nipples through the thin fabric, Eiji was rewarded by having Mai's sweet voice murmur in his ear, "Ahh…Andy…that feels so good…I've waited so long for you to touch me like this…" Eiji then began rubbing the perked flesh with his hands in slow circles. Moving his head down to her breasts, Eiji began gently began nuzzling her. As Mai began to softly moan in pleasure, Eiji slowly reached inside her gown with his left hand and began to squeeze and rub her enormous breast. Using his right to slowly slide her gown off her shoulder, Eiji flicked as her nipple slowly with his other hand. Mai moaned a little more, and continued rubbing Eiji's nipple with her hand. Eiji pulled her gown off as unobtrusively as he could, and then used both hands on her exposed breasts. Moving his head up, Eiji moved a little closer to her, and then began kissing and licking her ear. Mai felt his hot breath on her ear and neck, and then began to move her hands down from Eiji's chest to his waist. Fumbling with the yukata's sash for a moment, Mai whispered through her moans, "Andy…stand up…let me see you." Eiji slowly rose to his feet, and Mai quickly pulled the sash free and opened Eiji's yukata. Taking a moment to admire his now fully engorged manhood, Mai slowly moved her hands up and stroked it lovingly. Eiji let a soft moan of pleasure escape his lips as Mai fondled and stroked him, seemingly entranced by his stiff member. Looking up at him with shining eyes, Mai said, "Andy…are you like this because of me?…Do you want me?" Eiji looked down at her and nodded, "Yes Mai…I want you…more than anything else, I want you." Mai smiled at Eiji and then began to slowly lick up and down his exposed shaft. Eiji brought his hands down and gently rested them in Mai's dark red hair. Mai, unsure really of what she was doing, decided to try some things that she'd both heard and read about, and see what Eiji liked. But when she began to suck on the tip of Eiji's cock, he almost lost his balance from the sudden rush of pleasure. Not wanting him to collapse, Mai led him over to where his bench was and sat him down on it. No sooner had Eiji sat than Mai was on him again, slowly suckling and licking him. Eiji began to moan out louder now, as it had been so long since he had been with a woman. Mai then took Eiji's manhood into her mouth and began to slowly bob her head up and down on it. Brushing her long red hair out of her way, Mai worked on Eiji with a slow, but steadily increasing pace. After a few strokes, Mai moved her head off of him, and then sat up more, bringing her breasts forward. Holding them on either side, Mai slowly sandwiched Eiji's shaft between them, and began to move up and down now with her full breasts. Eiji's breath came out in short, heavy gasps as Mai worked his cock. After several strokes, Mai began to add to the stimulation by suckling on the head of Eiji's penis again as she moved her breasts up and down. Eiji could do little but grip the edges of the bench with his hands as he simply let Mai pleasure him. But he knew that this kind of stimulation would drive him over the edge too fast. Allowing himself as much ecstasy as possible, he reluctantly said, "Mai...please...stop...I can't take...much more..." Mai slowly stopped herself, and then looked up into Eiji's eyes shyly, "Andy...did you like that?" Eiji nodded, and then he moved off the bench and slowly lay Mai down. Lying beside her, Eiji gently began to suckle her left nipple, while rubbing her stomach with his left hand. Mai began to moan softly at first, then louder as Eiji's tongue began to roll around on the sensitive flesh. Eiji then moved his right hand behind Mai's head and began stroking her right nipple with that hand. Mai began calling out for Andy a little more desperately, and Eiji slowly moved his left hand down further until it rested in her small patch. Letting his hands wind in her soft hair for a moment, Eiji began rolling his hand around in a circular pattern. Mai began whispering softly, "Please Andy...don't tease me...don't be mean to me..." Eiji didn't need coaxing after he heard that quiet plea. Moving his hand down between her legs, Eiji began rubbing his fingers gently around Mai's most treasured area, feeling how wet she was becoming. Finding her hardening clit, Eiji began to slowly rub it in a side to side motion, causing Mai to instantly yelp in pleasure. Grabbing his wrist with one hand, Mai began guiding Eiji as she used the other to bring his head to hers and they locked into another passionate kiss. Eiji lavished himself the pleasure of pleasing Mai with his fingers for a few minutes, but then decided on another approach. Moving himself over her, Eiji kissed her huge breasts once each, and then slowly began kissing her stomach while moving down to where his hand had just been. Finally stopping at her vaginal opening, Eiji took a few moments to admire her. Mai peeked down at him, and said with a blushing face and an embarrassed voice, "Andy...do you like what you see? Do you want me...want to touch me?" Eiji nodded at Mai again, "Very much so Mai, very much so...", and began to tenderly lick her clit with short brisk strokes. Mai arched her back in response, thrusting her hips forward. Eiji put his hands on her thighs to hold them open and to steady her, all the while licking her with an eager tongue. Mai's head began rolling back and forth, and she used one hand to rub at her own breast, while placing the other on Eiji's head. **** Eiji continued his assault on Mai for a few minutes, seeming to revel in the sound of her voice moaning in ecstasy. Her cries got more and more desperate, and Mai could feel herself winding up for an orgasm. Eiji's tongue never broke it's pace, and Mai began crying out loudly, using her hand to hold Eiji's head so that he wouldn't stop. After a few moments, Mai wound down, and relaxed a bit. Looking down at Eiji, she smiled and said, "Andy...please...if you want me...please take me...make love to me..." **** Eiji nodded again, whispering "Mai-chan...I want you very badly...Mai...", moving forward, Eiji placed his hard manhood against her opening, and looked into her eyes. Seeing her nod her head once, Eiji slowly pushed himself inside. Mai tensed from the feeling of penetration, but moved her arms up and hugged Eiji to her chest. Eiji was doubly careful to take his time, not wanting to hurt her any more than neccessary. **** Mai breathed a sigh of relief as Eiji finally filled her to his hilt. Pausing only a moment, Eiji began to slide back and forth, entering and exiting with a steady rhythm. Mai's voice began murmuring into his ear, and she held him tightly. "Andy...that feels so good...please...go a little faster..." **** Eiji steadily increased his pace, and felt how tight Mai was as he pushed inside her again and again. Eiji felt her wrap her legs around his waist as well, and she began using them to hold him steady. Using his hands, Eiji brought his hands up and stroked her sides, and then began to flick at her nipples again, causing her voice to get louder and more passionate. Despite her earlier efforts, Eiji had gotten some manner of control back on himself, so he wasn't worried about finished too fast now. Finally, Eiji decided to change positions, and slowly rose up while still fully inside her. Bringing her with him, Eiji lay down on his back, causing the bouncy kunoichi to come up on top of him. It didn't take long for Mai to realize that she had the control in this position either. Using her hands to brace herself, Mai began using her torso and hips to push herself up and down on Eiji's manhood. Eiji's eyes watched in amazement as as she increased her speed on him, it caused her beautiful breasts to bounce about uncontrollably. Using one hand to hold her hips, Eiji used his other to pleasure her sensitive breasts again as Mai rode him. Mai was calling out Andy's name more and more desperately, and Eiji couldn't help but let her name slip past his lips once or twice. **** Mai really liked this position, for not only was she more or less in control of their love-making speed, she found that she could change the feel of having Eiji inside her by arching her back, by straigtening up, or by hunching over a bit. Eiji's hands were running themselves over her nipples tenderly, and he would occasionally arch his back, causing his hips to thrust himself forward more deeply inside her. Mai really wished that she and Andy had done this before, because the feelings and sensations from having sex were euphoric. But, then again, she WAS doing it with Andy, and at the same time, with this wonderfully tender man, Eiji... Mai began to increase her speed, as she could feel herself getting closer and closer to another rush of sexual release. She began calling out for Andy again and again, and began moving her hips faster and faster. Finally, she began exhaling quickling and raggedly, and bringing her hands to both breasts, Mai began cumming. Eiji's hand was still in the way of one of her hands, so while he contiuned flicking her nipple with that hand, Mai let the other simply drop and dangle. Feeling her orgasm wind down again, Mai looked down at Eiji with a smile and caressed his face, whispering, "Eiji..." as she did. Mai waited a few minutes so that she could catch her breath. Eiji didn't say anything, simply watched her and waited. But Mai wasn't finished yet...she still felt like something was missing. So Mai decided to try something a little different, and slowly rose off of Eiji for a moment. **** "Andy...Do you want to...to...?" Mai couldn't help but blush, but Eiji could tell what she was thinking. Nodding, Eiji said, "Mai, I want to feel that same rush that you just felt...but I want to feel it with you..." Bending down to kiss Eiji again, Mai turned around, and grasped Eiji's shaft in her hand. Settling down on him again, Eiji spread his legs apart, and Mai did as well. Gripping onto his legs for support, Mai began bouncing up and down anew on Eiji. Arching her back again, Mai occasionally bit on the tip of her finger as she felt more sexual pleasure assault her senses. **** Mai could feel Eiji's hands on her hips as he guided her along the length of his shaft. His thrusts were becoming a faster and harder, but he still went at a moderate pace as to not hurt her. Using her hips as well, Mai began rising up and down on him, adding to their mutual enjoyment. After a few minutes Mai, having been a bit winded from two orgasms, began to hunch forward. Lying down on her elbows, Mai felt Eiji lift himself up and brought her to a kneeling position. Still fully inside her, Eiji began to rock himself back and forth from behind, causing Mai's generous breasts to swing back and forth in time with his thrusts. **** Eiji reached around her with both hands so that he could grasp onto her breasts. As he pounded himself inside her, he made her rise up now and then so that they could exchange a kiss and so that he could fondle her nipples. But Eiji knew he couldn't control himself much longer. It had been so long, and to have a woman like Mai was pushing him dangerously close. Mai was still moaning out in pleasure, gasping out, "Andy...yes...ohh...please...I want you to finish too...I want you to feel good...Andy..." Eiji was quickly reaching the point of no return, and he whispered to her, "Mai...I can't hold back any longer...I must pull out of you..." Mai shook her head, "No...don't Andy...finish inside me...uhh, please...Eiji...don't pull, ahh, out of me...Andy, it feels so good, ohh, to have you inside me ... finish ...ahh ...Eiji!" Eiji felt himself tighten, and then he burst forward with all the intenstity and years of built-up passion. He felt his cock begin to fire off his load, and he timed his thrusts so that each shot was as deep inside her as he could be. Mai began moaning out loudly as Eiji grunted in pleasure and called, "Mai...! MAI!" Finally spent, Eiji slowly pulled himself out of her. Hunching over a bit, Eiji tried to regulate his breathing so that he wasn't heaving so hard. Mai's soft moans could still be heard, but she then turned around and curled herself up in his lap. Eiji, now with more control of his body again, gently stroked her head and her hair. He heard her whisper, "Thank you...Andy...Eiji...I love you..." Eiji pulled the futon over to where they were, and the two got in and under the covers. Mai snuggled up against Eiji's chest, and closed her eyes. Soon, she was fast asleep. Eiji, however, stayed awake, and was still studying her face. But the look of peace, satisfaction, and contentment was so apparent and so gratifying, that Eiji knew that she would be fine. In her mind, she and Andy had finally "gotten" together, regardless of the truth. Finally allowing himself to relax in the comfort of her warmth and embrace, Eiji fell asleep as well. **** Mai woke the next morning to find herself gently wrapped in Eiji's embrace. Since he was still asleep, Mai rested her head against his chest so that she could hear the sound of his heartbeat. After a few minutes, Mai slowly rose up and picked up her gown. Pulling it over her shoulders, she bent down and kissed the sleeping ninja master on the cheek. Then, as quietly as she could, Mai slipped back to her room and began to pack her things. Nodding to herself that leaving bright and early, and without waking Eiji, was the best plan, Mai quickly hustled up the path that led to Eiji's home and found the path that she had taken from two days prior. Following the furrow that she had created unintentionally with her bag, Mai ran most of the way back to the city she had debarked from so that she could get a taxi back to the train station. Mai waited patiently at the train station, checking her watch and looking down the tracks every so often for the train. She was still wondering to herself if leaving without saying good-bye was really the best idea, but then she reasoned to herself that Eiji had probably guessed she would. Even though Mai was grateful to Eiji for all that he had done for her, she just didn't know what to say to him. As Mai waited and snacked on some chips, a man in a long brown trench coat sat down next to her and opened up a newspaper. After a couple of minutes of reading, the man said, "So...where are you heading today young lady?" Mai stopped munching for a moment, "Oh...I'm going home to see my friends in Tokyo." The man chuckled, "Ahh...I see...That sounds like fun. Well, before you go, someone asked me to give you a send-away present." Mai cocked her head quizzically as the man reached out with one hand and handed her a small, folded piece of paper. As Mai accepted it, she saw that it had the Kisaragi ninja clan crest on it. Opening it quickly, Mai read the words, "A child takes a momentary exit from life with questions in her heart and fear on her flank. Through love and hope, a woman re-enters life with wisdom in her heart and love always with her." Mai scanned to the bottom of the page, and saw Eiji's signature there, with the words, "Sayonara, Shiranui Mai-san..." (Good-bye, Miss Mai Shiranui) As soon as Mai finished reading, she quickly looked up to see where the man who had given her the paper was...but he was gone. Clutching the paper to her chest, Mai felt a single tear run down her cheek and hit her hand. Wiping it away, she thought of Eiji in her mind's eye, and said, "Sayonara, Eiji...I'll always be grateful for your help, and for your love...Sayonara." Mai then boarded the train and began the trip back to Tokyo. Mai stepped off the train to see Blue Mary, Terry, and Andy all waiting for her. Mai guessed (and quite correctly ) that Eiji had called ahead for her and let them know she was coming. Picking up her things, she waved enthusiastically and bounced over to them. Quickly sliding up to Andy, she hugged him fiercly and was happy to find Andy returning the gesture. Whispering into his ear, she said, "Konnichiwa Andy...Tadai-ma!" ("Hi Andy! I'm home!") Andy nodded, "O-kairinasai, Mai." ("Welcome back, Mai.") Hugging her a little more closely, Andy also added, "I'm really sorry for what I did to you Mai...If I'd know you'd take off like that...I'm sorry." Mai broke their embrace and looked at Andy with mock sterness. Then she winked at him and said, "That's okay Andy...you know why?" Andy felt that normal state of uncomfortableness settle on him again, and he said, "Uhh...why?" Mai smirked at him, "Because! Nembu no osamae doki no...ANDY!" ("It's time to surrender (or "pay up") Andy!" Then Mai began laughing at Andy's rather shocked face, and she and Mary walked off talking about the tournament and their men. Chuckling and laughing loudly, Terry patted his brother on the shoulder and said, "Hell Andy...You knew THAT had to happen...Better get used to it bro, it's gonna be a long life with her!" END Whew…ALL DONE! Man, I really went overboard on this one! But then again…this is the one and only MAI SHIRANUI we're talking about here! She's like fine wine, she's to be taken slowly and savored every step of the way. A babe of Mai's caliber is on one of the eternal pedestals of fighting game babes, and she's not going to get knocked off …no way, no how! Anyway, I must say that I am very appreciative of everyone who E-mailed me with their comments and feedback. A very special thanks goes to Hiei of AOL for support, commentary, advice, and, of course, the names of the two participants for this story. Also on the honorable mention list of "Thank you's!" is MaddKatt, Musashi, Syahredzan, Deuce, RyuHouji (Ryu), Justin, Alberecht, Theodore Hsu (Pillman?), Richter Belmont, Hiryu-O (of the Hayabusa), and Basara the Executioner. Thank you everyone for letting me know what you thought, or for throwing out suggestions. Wow…I've written 5 of these things already eh? Sheesh! Well, I must apologize for how long it took me to finish this one, but school has been hell for me as of late. But never fear! Finals are over and now I can relax and plot my next little lemon. Fare well my fine friends, and I'll see you again next time! Once again for all comments, suggestions, or flames (I've gotten one! Finally!), my E-mail is Vegeta@AMX.net, or now I can be reached at Vegeta4@yahoo.com. Mata na! Vegeta