The Dreamer and the Goddess
A Morpan/ Ah! My goddess! Fanfic

This is an unofficial fanfic and is not endorsed or supported by Kosuke Fujishima and the Ah! Megami-sama committee (Ah! Megami-sama/ Oh! My goddess!/ Ah! My goddess!). Also this fanfic contains the character “Yuna” from Final Fantasy X\X-2, however this fanfic is not endorsed or supported by Square Enix (Final fantasy). Also her personality is a cross between both games and her skills are a mixture from both games and some of my own ideas. Finally, The Michael Morpan character is a creation of my own. 

In terms of Ah! My goddess! It is set 2-3 months after season 1 of the 2005 anime series, though the DVD extra episodes are not accounted for due to the fact that at the time writing began I have not seen them. In terms of Morpan it is set 1 month after the previous fanfic “Destiny”.

A dream written on a ticket
West Bromwich, West midlands, UK
Friday 11AM

It has been a month since Michael and Yuna was introduced to the council of Clow and with Michael becoming the guardian of Clow. He felt it was just another title to add to his vigilante role, but he thinks that will change soon once he meets Sakura and Li.

Right now, all he is worried about is getting the family's shopping done. He has been a bit more adventurous thanks to his girlfriend and dreamer Yuna, who accompanies him though the shopping. Her warm, sweet, caring spirit and haunting beauty melts Michael's heart and baths him in a warm and caring embrace.

Nearly all the food shopping has been done, and the two are carrying the bags in both hands. Michael doesn't feel tired down, or stressed because he knows Yuna won't push him hard. Now and then he looks at Yuna, seeing her haunting beauty and sweet smile gives him a tingle every time, but he knows he can't show this blooming chemistry out in public or it will cause problems. Though some people do look at Yuna due to the fact that she was wearing her pesudo-kimono. She didn't mind though, it was casual wear to her.

They were about to wrap off the shopping when Michael noticed a clothes store up ahead. He stands outside the store and looked at Yuna.

Michael: Yuna, i would like to go in this store alone, if you don't mind.

Yuna: But you don't like clothes stores.

Michael: Its a surprise... for you.

Yuna took a small gasp for a few moments then smiled sweetly.

Yuna: You go on in then Michael, we still have a few more things to get on the shopping list but i think i can manage.

Michael: OK, see you soon.

And with that Michael went into the clothes store alone, Yuna sets off towards the bakery when she heard an unusual call in the market place.

Woman: Come on! Come on! Ł1 for a chance to win big! Unique prizes for everyone! None of the usual, always the extraordinary!

Yuna turned to find a woman in her 30s on a tombola like stall. The store is covered with lights that would fit a circus which made it stand out in the market place. Yuna fortunately had some money with her to do the food shopping with, so she slipped out a pound from it and went to the stall.

Yuna: Here you go.

Yuna offers a pound to the stall holder or shop keeper, if you would want to call it that. The stall holder took the money and then turned the handle on the tombola barrel a few times before positioning the barrel so the hatch was at the top. She opened the hatch and then said to Yuna.

Woman: Now dear, pick out a ticket from the barrel.

Yuna placed her right hand inside the barrel and pulled out one of the tickets. She showed the ticket to the stall owner.

Woman: Ticket number 364... thats gives you...

She checks the ticket number with her list after a bit of searching she immediately gasped and then said in delight...

Woman: Congratulations, you have won our star prize!

She pulls out a golden envelope and hands it to her before continuing...

Woman: A 10 nights, all-expenses paid trip to Tokyo for you and one other friend. Includes travel and accommodation. Congratulations!

Yuna takes the envelope. Immediately the people around Yuna clapped and applauded her. She gives a bow to the stall holder.

Yuna: Thank you my lady.

She then smiles to the others before heading off. She was happy, she could give Michael a gift he always wanted and furthermore she would give it to him as a surprise. So, without making any further commotion, she carries on her original task of finishing the food shopping.

Once all the food shopping was done Yuna returned to the clothes store Michael went in to find he was outside waiting for her. She noticed Michael was holding an additional bag however she wouldn't ponder about it so she doesn't disappoint Michael.

Michael: Well, should we be going?

Yuna: Yes.

And so Michael and Yuna departed to the bus station (Michael needed to show that he did take the bus to and from West Bromwich and not just “arrive” there by Yuna's teleportion abilities). Neither knew about the surprise presents that they were going to give each other, however Yuna knew that Michael was planning a surprise for him, she would now be able to return the favor. Yet as they left they were unaware that the Stall holder that rewarded Yuna the tickets was on the floor, unconscious and that beside her was a demonic figure.

Marller: A Dreamer... this will be the biggest boost to my career yet! Just you wait Yuna, once your charge is gone, you will be the unhappiest spirit known!

The double surprise
Michael's house
Great Barr,Birmingham,UK
Friday 1PM

Michael and Yuna have just returned home from shopping, they were beat yet happy. Michael was on the settee completely exhausted from the shopping, Yuna looked at him and smiled sweetly before she spoke in her sweet,warm voice.

Yuna: Aww... your tired. Let me pack the shopping away for you.

Michael: You don't mind?

Yuna: I don't mind Mikey.

She goes up to him and gives him a kiss on the cheek. Michael started to blush at her as she smiles sweetly to him. Now the blooming chemistry surfaces again as Michael looks at Yuna's wall-eyed green-blue eyes, her presence in Michael's life always haunts him. From her voice and gaze to her pretty appearance and angelic personalty. Time always seems to slow down for him as she is close to him, like he was in a trance. Of course, the time has to catch up and he realize that when Yuna left his side to pack away the shopping. Yet he doesn't mind, and neither does she.

Half an hour later, Yuna returns to Michael with a cup of coffee in her right hand and in her left hand a ham sandwich inside it's bakery container. Michael sits up on the settee and Yuna sits beside him.

Yuna: Here you go.

She hands over his coffee and sandwiches before going to collect hers. She returns and sits by him once more. They ate their sandwiches (which Yuna brought from the bakery) and drank their tea and coffee. Then Yuna brought in their cakes (which were iced ring doughnuts) and they both eat them. Silence seems to be the only sense of conversation between them, but their dreamy love state when they looked at each other made up for it.

After they eat their food and drank their drinks, Michael immediately went to one of the shopping bags that was still unpacked,picked it up and happily walked over to Yuna and placed it down by her before sitting back on the settee. He playfully says to Yuna.

Michael: This is for you.

She sweetly smiles as she opens the bag, her smile become even more apparent when she sees what was in the bag the whole time (Even though she knew she was going to receive a surprise by reading Michael's mind during shopping). Inside the shopping bag were two items,the first was a small natural brown backpack, it has 2 straps and on the front there is a beautiful hibiscus embroidery on the lower section of the bag and a string and fastener that ties the bag up, allowing the bag to be opened and closed.

The other was a beautiful wooden jewellery box with hibiscus embroidery on the top and several compartments inside.

Michael: The backpack is the main present, i found the jewellery box in the clothes store as well and thought about including it for you as well. 

Yuna: It's beautiful Michael but... are you sure you wanted to do this for me?

Michael: Of course, you have helped me a lot over the past few months. From the first day i met you, you have cared for me in ways i never thought was possible. Whenever i was sad, you were there to cheer me up; whenever i felt alone, you were there to make me warm. Your appearance makes me feel so warm, so cared, so loved. Your voice is warm and melodious and your heart is of angels and nymphs. I am never alone because of you, so i am giving you this as my thanks towards our blossoming friendship, my angel.

Yuna smiled sweetly with tears coming from her eyes in joy and warmth. The thought that  he wanted to give so much to her, regardless of how much it would cost showed his generosity and care for her. Not once has Michael abused her position,making her happy that she is selflessly helping Michael with his life and making him the happiest man known though her warmth and love. Not once has Michael thought about his past and has always thought about how sweet and caring Yuna is.

Yuna thought that this is the time to spring her own surprise for her. So she removes the envelope containing the tickets which she hid in the obi of her pesudo-kimono and hands it to him.

Yuna: I got this for you, my tiger.

Michael takes the envelope and opens it, he saw the tickets and immediately he smiled, he was very happy. He hugged Yuna as he thanked her.

Michael: Thank you Yuna, you really are special!

Yuna sweetly smiled to him as he too was now crying with joy. He sits back up after hugging her, smiling to her before he spoke.

Michael: How did you get these tickets?

Yuna: I won them in a competition which was on while we were shopping, i knew you were going to give me a surprise via my telepathy so i thought i would return the favor.

Yuna sweetly smiles to him again. Michael was very happy, one of his dreams, the dream that he would visit Japan was going to come true. He thought about the unique mixture of spirit and technology that make it a special place he should visit. Of course, reality kicked in again.

Michael: One problem, how we are going to explain this to my parents?

Yuna: Don't worry, You told your parents about that you have a girlfriend...

Michael told his parents that he had a girlfriend a month back to take off some of the steam concerning his travels. He didn't tell them about her name, but he told them about her personality (like the fact that she is pure and innocent and never considers anything sexual or manipulative) and a slightly altered version of their endeavours (to hide the fact from them that she is a dreamer spirit). With that done, his parents forgave a few of the problems that have occurred a few months back and see him as now growing up. They allowed him to be out of the house for longer periods as a result.

Yuna: ...Well, tell them that your girlfriend has won a competition and wants you to go on holiday with her. You told a brief description of me so they will accept you going on holiday.

Michael: OK,  i will tell you when i done that. Thanks again, Yuna.

Yuna: You too.

That evening Michael was in his bedroom, he quietly called Yuna. She appeared before him, sweetly smiling to him as he explained.

Michael: My family has allowed me to go on holiday. So all there is to do is to pack.

Yuna: That's great, you didn't tell how we are going to get there. 

Michael: Well, i said you will pick me up and take me to the Airport. Of course, you will teleport me there once we have left. But how can we do that while holding our luggage?

Yuna: I can create a teleportaion hole that we can use to teleport to the airport. We will take the flight and be in Tokyo without any problems.

Michael: Thanks. One more thing, what will happen to the Wu Fang sword? 

Yuna: I can store it in the spirit world if you don't mind, the spirits know its purpose so you don't need to worry.

Michael picks up the Wu Fang sword (Which he secretly hid in the back of one of the wardrobes.) and gives it to Yuna. She holds the sword and closes her eyes, her clothes start to show a light glow and then the sword glowed and disappeared.

Yuna: There, it can stay in the spirit world while we are on holiday.

Michael: Thanks Yuna. Indeed, this fighter is having a break from the hustle and bustle for now. Lets pack!

And so the two packed everything they needed, Michael's luggage filled up two backs containing his toiletries, clothes,pyjamas, a few books and his Ipod and charging unit. Yuna's just took a few toiletries of her own and the jewelery box and put it into her backpack. After all that, it was time to sleep.

Yuna: Now get some rest Mikey, tomorrow is going to be a big day.

Michael: Indeed, Goodnight Yuna.

Yuna: Sweet dreams Mikey

And with that Yuna disappeared. Shorty after, Michael went to bed. The next day he got himself ready, took his luggage, said goodbye to the family and left to meet Yuna (Who secretly teleported herself out early to create the illusion). She then teleported them to the airport and from then on in they were on the flight to Japan.

Two classes, one role.
Tokyo, Japan
Saturday 10AM

The flight has been about 2-3 hours for Michael and Yuna, during the flight Michael been listening to his music on his Ipod. Yuna started to wear her backpack to go with her pusedo kimono, which suited her well. They have now arrived at Tokyo International and were about to go to their assigned taxi for the transfer to their hotel. As they were exiting the airport, Michael wondered how he was going to get around Japan (Because he doesn't know much Japanese to get around).

Yuna: You are worried about how you can communicate with the people here.

Michael knew that Yuna was reading his mind. He nodded his head.

Yuna: Don't worry, i will translate what they say to you and what you say to them.

Michael: Thanks.

Meanwhile... about 500 miles away from Tokyo International...

It has been about 2-3 months since we last saw Morisato Keiichi and Belldandy. The devastation of their temple by the Lord of Terror, and the hardship and pain that they were involved in when fighting the Lord of Terror (Let alone the damage around Tokyo) was all for preventing the dark forces from breaking the demon seal. After the battle, Keiichi, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld had to repair most of the temple and its grounds. Most of the temple foundations were repaired by Urd and Belldandy's magic, the inside of the temple had to be mostly refurbished though, which caused a few setbacks in finances. Skuld has been building some contraptions and machines to help ease the repairs, she also made repairs to Banpei (who was damaged in the battle). All in all, the temple was restored to its former glory like the incident never happened.

The same couldn't be said for Keiichi's bike (as it was used as a strength enhancer in battle), fortunately, the Motor club took pity on the two and provided their three wheel pickup as a replacement while Keiichi looks for a new bike, upon one condition, he has to use the vehicle to promote the Motor club (As it is coming up to Open day again and they need new members). So to fit the quota Keiichi does a few drives around Tokyo to promote the club, handing out leaflets when people asked.

Right now, the two are making their drive back home after another average promo drive (they only handed out half of the flyers this week), it is come to the weekend and so it is now time to rest for a while before repeating the same thing next week. However, a small traffic jam is making things difficult in terms of getting back. Still Keiichi was happy that everything has turned out OK and that nothing has really changed. Belldandy is still by his side, her warm, sweet presence still there, she resealed her powers after the battle, returning her hair back to its usual light brown and the markings on her face to their usual blue diamond and triangles.

Keiichi: (sighs) So much for an early promotion drive, no flyers handed out today and a traffic jam means our chances of paying the senpais back are going to be short.

Belldandy: If we do one more drive tomorrow, we may be able to increase our chances.

Keiichi: Hmm... I would like to have one day to rest over this before the Motor club meets on Monday.

Belldandy: Nee-san said she could help.

Keiichi: I think that would create an opposite effect.

Back at the airport...

The taxi turned up on time, Michael put his luggage into the car and was about to get in when Yuna's senses kicked in.

Yuna: Michael!

Michael looked to find the door on the taxi suddenly close on him, he tries to open it but it was locked. The taxi drives off quickly as Yuna suddenly heard a voice in her head.

Marller: SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR CHARGE YUNA! 

The taxi roared off though the car park and out of the exit, it skidded on to the main road, accidentally crashing in to Keiichi's car. Keiichi got knocked as his truck is crashed into, falling on to Belldandy. Belldandy saw the taxi drive off in the distance, she then looked at Keiichi.

Belldandy: Are you alright, Keiichi-san?

Keiichi: Yeah

He sits back up, slightly bruised. He looks out of the front, wondering where the taxi went.

Keiichi: Some maniac driver...my senpais are not going to like this.

He noticed the engine died as a result of the crash, so he try to start it again. As he does, Belldandy noticed a young woman was running up to them. She had medium brown hair, elegantly styled. She had one blue and one green eye and wore a wood earring on her right ear, partly concealed by her hair. She wore a sliver necklace with a hibiscus flower in the middle. She wore a white, crossed top covering her black bikini, a yellow obi (pre-tied belt) embroiled with hibiscus flowers and long light ivory to pink sleeves (separated from the actual costume) on her arms. She wore a navy blue skirt with pink hibiscus embroidery down to her feet and small-heeled black boots. She wore two silver rings and two bracelets (one pearl and one silver), which are partly concealed in her sleeves.

As she approached them a sudden surge affected Belldandy and the woman for a bit, immediately a small stare between them occurred as Belldandy leaned over to see her. 

Belldandy (Thinks): Could this be...

Yuna: Please help me, my boyfriend has been kidnapped in a taxi while we were at the airport and driven off erratically.

Keiichi: You mean the taxi that stormed through this traffic jam has your friend inside.

Yuna: Yes, please save him!

Keiichi (Thinks): I have to get back, but i can't turn my back on her...

He looks at Belldandy.

Keiichi (Thinks): ...And Belldandy, she is looking at her somewhat differently than usual. What is with this woman?

Keiichi: OK, Lets go.

Yuna: Thank you

Yuna climbs on to the back of the truck, Keiichi opens the cab section's hatch.

Keiichi: Hang on!

And so they setted off and left the traffic jam, sure they were driving on the wrong side of the road, but that didn't matter now. What matter is catching up to the taxi. It wasn't long as, through serving through the ruined traffic they caught up to the Taxi, which was coming up to a mountain pass. They noticed the taxi was not indicating.

Keiichi: Its going to crash through the barrier!

Immediately, Belldandy used her magic to stop the taxi. She looks out through the right window and showed her right hand.

Belldandy: Spirits of the wind, form like nails, bust the tires.

A gust of wind formed in her hand and then propelled at the taxi's tires, bursting all the tires and sending it skidding into the barrier. The taxi became slanted over the mountain. The truck skidded sideways and stopped. Yuna saw Michael attempting to get himself out, shouting out to Yuna.

Yuna: Michael!

Yuna raised her right hand while standing on the cargo section of the truck. She closed her eyes and used her telekinesis on the taxi's door and tried to open it. The taxi door started to tear open and was ripped apart. Michael immediately jumped out of the taxi (Holding his luggage!) as soon as the door was removed, with the taxi fall off the mountain as he jumped. Michael passed out as he did, he tried to stay awake but he couldn't due to the injures when he was bashed around in the taxi. The last thing he saw before he passed out was...

Yuna: Michael! Michael! Speak to me!

Keiichi: Lets get him to our home...

Guest and guest alike
Morisato Residence
Nekomi, South east Tokyo, Japan.
Saturday 1PM

Michael started to slowly wake up again to find himself looking at Yuna who looked concerned at first. The concern shown on Yuna soon disappeared and was replaced with a sweet smile and a happy face.

Michael: Yuna?

Yuna: Michael, your alive! Thank the spirits!

Michael: What happened?

Yuna: Someone was wanting to kill you, they trapped you in a taxi and was going to drive it off a mountain.

Michael was about to sit up when he felt Yuna's hands on his body, she softly pushes him back down.

Yuna: Rest Mikey, you have not been fully healed.

With that Michael eases back down, noticing that he is laying his head back on Yuna's lap. He looked ahead and watched as Yuna puts her hands on the wounds around Michael's body, firstly the legs, then the sides of his body, then his hands. With each heal he felt this strange warm force going through him as the wound subsided and disappeared. She then looked down at Michael and smiled sweetly before speaking in her sweet warm voice.

Yuna: There, better?

Michael: Better.

They smiled again until they suddenly heard the door open, Michael realises that they were in a traditional Japaneses house, he sat up as two people walked into the room. The first was a man in his early 20s with short spiky black hair and deep brown eyes. His face showed no features yet it was handsome nevertheless. He wears a white T-shirt and black trousers.

The other was a young pretty woman also looking like she is in her early 20s. She has long light brown hair, tied in a ponytail and deep blue eyes. She has a blue diamond shape symbol on her forehead and two blue triangles below the sides of her eyes. She was wearing a yellow camisole top and yellow trousers. She wears two gold earrings, two gold bangles and two gold rings. She smiled to Michael as he started to blush a little.

Yuna: Thanks again, Keiichi-san, for saving my boyfriend.

Keiichi: It's nothing, but who are you anyway?

Yuna: My apologies, let me not hide from you anymore.

She stands up and closes her eyes a white mist appears around her for a few seconds before disappearing. Keiichi saw Yuna's illusion form (which with is a mental illusion formed in normal people's minds to disguise her as an a ordinary Japanese girl) disappear and he now sees her in her true form, appearing as a game character from Final fantasy X. She opens her eyes again and smiles at him sweetly.

Keiichi gasped in a similar way that he did when he saw Belldandy for the first time. 

Yuna: My name is Yuna, a dreamer spirit.

Keiichi: Dreamer...spirit?

Belldandy: She is a spiritual being from heaven sent to protect and care for her charge. They save people from self-harm and make them feel happy and cared. The dreamer is based on the imagination of their charge.

Keiichi: I see, thats why she is based on a game character.

Belldandy: Dreamers come from heaven to repair and protect men who are at risk from harming themselves. They will protect, care, help and support their charge so long as he does not abuse her for his own gains. They are their true loves and will never leave them.

Michael: If it wasn't for Yuna, i would not wanted to live anymore.

Yuna: And i will never leave my friend as i care for him so much.

Michael: Who are you two anyway?

Keiichi: I'm Morisato Keiichi, but you can call me Keiichi.

Belldandy: Goddess first class, second category, unlimited. My name is Belldandy.

Yuna: She is one of the goddesses of fate who watch over earth and grant wishes to those who earn the spirit world's grace. When she appeared to Keiichi, he initially thought it was a prank done by his fellow students but he was wrong. He wished for Belldandy to be with him always, with his wish granted she now stays with him and their relationship has evolved in a similar way to ours.

Keiichi: So you both perform a similar function?

Yuna: No, we are similar to each other as we watch over the earth. But we follow a different way of life and duty.

Keiichi: What do you mean?

Urd: It means that her kind does something you did on Belldandy thousands of times over.

Everyone turned to the door to find in the doorway a voluptuous and seductive brown skinned woman with long silver hair and deep purple eyes. She has a blue triangle on her forehead and two small oval marks below the sides of her eyes. She wears a black Chinese dress, two silver bangles and two plain silver rings.

Urd: Second category, limited to supervision. I'm Urd, Belldandy's older sister.

Yuna gives a bow to Urd.

Urd: As i was saying, no one ever wished for a goddess to be by their client's side. With the exception of course of you, Keiichi. But a dreamer was designed to be by their client always, so everything was already prepared for a dreamer to live on earth without any problems or implications. 

Urd looked at the two with a dreamy glare over them.

Urd (Playful): Ahh... what true love between them. 

Michael blushed even more as a result of this playful gesture, let alone Urd being in the same room as Yuna and Belldandy.

Belldandy: Nee-san, you're embarrassing Michael-san.

Michael: Ah... no, it's nothing really.

Yuna: Michael has a weakness when it comes to girls. But he always stays close to me.

Skuld: You see Keiichi! Why didn't you have a dreamer spirit like her rather than my onee-sama!

Soon after that, a young girl of about 12 stepped into the room. She had long black hair and dark brown eyes. She had three outlined triangles on her forehead and below the sides of her eyes. She wore silver earrings with a ruby jewel in each. She is wearing a casual blue shirt and white shorts. 

Keiichi: It's not like that... 

Belldandy: Keiichi may not have been mostly successful in his life before i met him, but he never wanted to end his life.

Yuna: Unlike Michael, most of his life has been tainted by hurt, loss and neglect. And nearly every day, he would break down and cry and think that he may never want to see the next day.

Skuld: But...

Yuna kneels down to Skuld. 

Yuna: You are lucky, you have a older sister who cares about you and everyone around her, the warmth and love from her makes everyone happy in one way or another. Michael didn't have that till i came, his family wanted him to be something he is not and forced him to be a part of it. Everyone should make their choices in life, not to be forced by others of higher position. Time after time, he was hurt, betrayed, abused and exploited by those around him. He even accused himself as inferior and a defect and even thought he was hurting others just by being alive. I showed that he is not a defect and that he does have someone who cares about him. I care about him so much that i will never let go. Never.

Skuld: Oh, so you are his ideal friend?

Yuna: Yes.

Skuld is amazed... a young woman with similar characteristics to her role model was sent  from the heavens to love and to care for someone lost.

Yuna: Everyone gets lost now and then, its takes a special person to shine their warmth over the lost and make them feel safe and warm.

Yuna stands up and looks at the rest of the family.

Yuna: Thank you all for helping us, once Michael feels better, we should get going.

Urd: Hold up...

They all look at Urd.

Urd: Something here doesn't fit... Michael was about to be killed in the transportation assigned by whoever planned the holiday. 

Keiichi: What do you mean?

Urd: Yuna, do you have the tickets with you?

Yuna: I have a part of the ticket left.

Urd: Show me.

Yuna pulls out the remaining parts of her ticket which was concealed in her obi and shows it to Urd. Keiichi and Belldandy look over Urd as she looks at the ticket. The ticket was meant to be broken into five so that each section can be given to the respective holder (flight to Japan, transfer to hotel,hotel reservation, transfer from hotel, flight home). The top part of the ticket was already teared off, and so would have been the next part had it not been for the attempt on Michael's life.

Urd: This is an unusual ticket, where did you get this?

Yuna: From a competition back home. It was a 9 nights holiday to Japan for two, with everything arranged.

Urd: Hmm... i have a feeling that one of you was going to be killed while being transferred to the hotel. This 5 strip ticket would just be a illusion to make the holiday look legitimate but i haven't seen tickets like this being used. 

Yuna: What do you mean?

Urd: You saw Michael being driven out in the taxi while he was looking at you. Someone  wants to break you two up and will go to the point of actually killing one of you. 

Keiichi: But who?

Urd: I don't know, but i have a hunch that only the flight to Japan was the only part booked and that the taxi was a rigged ordeal by the assailant, the only way to prove my theory is for someone to check the hotel part of this ticket and see if there was a room booked for Yuna and Michael.

Michael: Sounds like a plan.

Urd: Yes, but as soon as you and Yuna leaves the temple you could be at risk from the assailant. One of you has to stay here while the other goes with one of us.

Skuld: This isn't really you Urd, looking after someone else.

Urd: Well... someone sure cares about them. 

Skuld wonders what she meant and then when Urd eyed Belldandy it all became clear. Belldandy was looking at Michael and Yuna with such concern, she knows exactly how they feel. Urd immediately resumes the conversation.

Urd: Keiichi, you go with Yuna to the hotel on this ticket. Regardless of what happens you must return here after. 

Urd gives back Yuna's ticket

Keiichi: Umm...OK

Urd: We will look after Michael for you while you are gone.

Belldany: Yes, don't worry about Michael-san, Yuna-sama.

Yuna: But i...

Yuna was in deep thought here, she would be leaving his charge for a while, will it be safe without her. Then she remembered, he is with 3 goddesses so it should not be any problems.

Yuna:... Yes. I leave him with you.

And so Keiichi and Yuna left the room.

Urd: You two make a fine couple, Michael. She really protects and cares for you.

Michael: One thing that concerns me, i don't know any Japanese yet you was able to understand and speak to me.

Belldandy: Oh, that because goddesses and dreamers understand all the languages on Earth. We speak in what languages we need and prefer.

Urd: For example, Yuna prefers to speak in her native Japanese language, but will speak in her charge's language as well.

Michael: What about Keiichi?

Belldandy: Keiichi-san took lessons in English and German, so he would be able to talk with you without problems.

She sweetly smiles to Michael, Michael blushed as a result. Already Michael was starting  to like his new friends , he would have been considered as lucky as Keiichi here but at the moment, it is an uneasy stay for him until Yuna gets back, so he will make the most of the host's convenience.

Expectations
Nekomi, South east Tokyo, Japan.
Saturday 2PM

Keiichi and Yuna head out to the hotel shown on Yuna's ticket, using Keiichi's loaned 3 wheel pickup. Unfortunately the traffic hasn't picked up, obviously due to the incident a few hours ago.

Keiichi: This traffic hasn't died down after the accident.

Keiichi noticed Yuna was sleeping or thats what he thought she was doing. Yuna is actually using her psy powers to see ahead from her, a power known as “remote viewing”. She noticed the traffic jam occurred due to the “accident” and the backlog of traffic due to that.

Yuna opened her eyes and told this to Keiichi.

Yuna:  The “accident” earlier has caused the involved roads to be blocked, this is why traffic jams are occurring here.

Keiichi: I thought you were sleeping.

She looks and smiles sweetly to him.

Yuna: I was using my psychic powers to look ahead from here, its one of the skills i have.

Keiichi: So Dreamers have psychic abilities?

Yuna: Not all, the imagination of the charge forges most of the dreamer. From their appearance to their skills. Each dreamer is uniquely created from the charge's dreams and hopes.

Keiichi: So you are everything Michael dreamt of?

Yuna: Yes. Though i do have a few special traits every dreamer has.

Keiichi: Special traits?

Yuna: Yes. I can go invisible at any time and can alter someone's thoughts.

Keiichi: You won't be doing that on me, will you?

Yuna: Of course not, Keiichi-san.

Keiichi is surprised and interested, Yuna is almost exactly like Belldandy in every way, even to the point that she addresses him as Keiichi-san.

Keiichi: So, what is Michael like?

Yuna: He is a brave, courageous, kind tiger of a man. He has a strong spirit and a kind heart. Yet when i meet him for the first time, i saw a differently side of him, a side of loneliness, loss, pain, hurt, betrayal and despair. Like, he was just a defect that nobody wants to care about, that was what he said to me once.

Keiichi:  But was it just a one-off period for him?

Yuna: What do you mean?

Keiichi: I mean, was he in a depression for a small period of time?

Yuna: No... He was in a downhill state of depression for 10 years. His father left him when he was 6 and was forced to move to a new house by him when he was 9. He was bullied in primary and secondary school with no sense of justice or hope during the time. And the rest of his family just doesn't seem to care about him, he was always displaced or forced. When he cried, they didn't care for him, they didn't comfort him or even give him a shoulder to cry on, even when he was bullied. His work at collage got more difficult and they didn't give him any break, he said that his brother got all the convenience he ever hoped for and not him. His ideas and thoughts were not just about him but about others who were repressed by people who were in a higher position.

Keiichi: That's not just sad but terrible.

Yuna: But that didn't stop him from believing and hoping that someone will come and save him from his fears. Ever since he saw me on trailers, video reviews, images and covers of  Final fantasy X, he thought that i was the dream woman who would saving him from this madness. He even thought of me as a fairy, a nymph and even an angel. Then one day, his wish for his dream came true.

Yuna: One day, he saved a middle aged woman from a group of thugs, the woman was a gypsy who gave Michael a doll which was done in a similar image to me. The doll was designed to anchor me into reality and transport me to earth. The same night he save the gypsy, he whispered his cry for help. And then overnight i emerged from the doll and became his dreamer.

Yuna was about to continue when Keiichi noticed the traffic picking up, they drove to the hotel designated on the ticket. They then entered the hotel and went to the receptionist.

Yuna: I have a room reserved for me and a friend of mine for this holiday.

She pulls out her ticket out of her backpack and gives it to the receptionist. The receptionist took a peculiar look at the ticket before checking the room number and ticket number on the machine. After a while the receptionist looks at Yuna and Keiichi and replies.

Receptionist: I'm sorry, i can't find any reservations based on this ticket.

Yuna: Can you check for any reservations for a “Braska Yuna” or a “Michael Morpan” then, please?

Receptionist: OK, but i doubt there is any reservations under that name.

She keys in a search for Yuna and as expected, there was no resevation for anyone named “Braska Yuna” or “Michael Morpan”

Receptionist: Sorry, no such reservations exist. 

The Receptionist returns the ticket to her.

Receptionist: I'm afraid if you don't have a reservation, you are not allowed to stay in the hotel. Sorry for any inconvenience.

With that they left, Keiichi and Yuna are going to have to break the bad news to Michael and as they drove back home, Keiichi saw Yuna looking sad as a result.

Yuna (Thinks): Guess Michael-san may never have such a holiday then. 

Or so Yuna thought...

Our home is your holiday
Morisato Residence
Nekomi, South east Tokyo, Japan.
Saturday 3PM

Michael was having tea alongside Belldandy and Urd in the living room as they got to know each other while Skuld was doing some repairs around the house with her machinery. Michael was having the time of his life, sitting by two beautiful women was making him slightly blush causing him to shake his head from time to time to attempt to get back to reality.

Michael: So Urd, despite being manipulate in attempting to bring you and Keiichi's relationship up a level,she really cares about you, Belldandy.

Belldandy: Yes, just that nee-san sometimes will go to any length to achieve her goals.

Michael: Well i say, Urd didn't need to rush your relationship, she should have let it take its course.

Belldandy: Umm... Michael-san... i shouldn't...

Urd: Its OK Belldandy, i learnt from my mistakes.

Michael: What do you mean?

Before he could answer, Keiichi and Yuna returned to the temple. Keiichi left his sneakers outside and Yuna left her black boots outside as well. They went into the living room. 

Keiichi: We're back

Keiichi stays in the doorway as Yuna went to Michael, Michael noticed she was trying to smile but she was really sad.

Michael: You OK Yuna?

Yuna: Yes...I'm alright.

Michael: You don't look like it.

Urd: Well Keiichi, what happened?

Keiichi: The ticket is a fake, there was no room booked for either of them.

As soon as he said that, Yuna broke down in Michael's arms.

Yuna (Crying): I'm so sorry Michael, i wanted make your dream come true but...

Michael stands up and put his hands on her hands.

Michael: Its all right, you didn't know that the tickets weren't real.

Yuna (Crying) : But, by trying to make your dreams come true yet not being careful. I failed you as a true friend.

Michael: You never let me down Yuna, no matter where we go or what we do. Having a girlfriend like you by my side,someone of beauty, brains, brawn and spirit, this is a dream that i don't want to wake up from.

Belldandy looked at the them with a mixture of concern and happiness, it is like a mirror image of her relationship with Keiichi, yet the image isn't distorted or flipped but exactly the same. She then smiled sweetly as she announced her idea to the problem.

Belldandy: Yuna-sama

Yuna looked at Belldandy.

Belldandy: Why don't you stay here for your holiday?

Michael: Umm... i don't want to...

Yuna: Can you?

Belldandy: Yes, we have 2 spare futons and two rooms in the back of the house. You can sleep there if wish.

Michael: But is it inconvenient for you?

Belldandy: No.

Michael: What about you, Urd?

Urd: Well, we have had a guest before in the temple, so it isn't really a problem, especially since Yuna is a dreamer spirit. I don't think Skuld won't mind either.

Keiichi: Our previous guest didn't know about the goddesses identity,so magic was not allowed to be used at the time, but since the goddesses know about dreamer spirits, it won't change how we live significantly.

Michael: Well, we do have a lot in common but...

Yuna made a slight squeeze on Michael's hands making Michael look at Yuna.

Yuna: Please Michael, lets live with our new friends. You wanted to visit Japan, and i want to make that dream come true for you. I won't let anyone stand in the way of this dream, let alone others. I won't let the forces who tried to take you away from me ,and me away from you, succeed in their dark goals. Please Michael-san, let our friends help you with your dream.

Michael felt he wanted to cry in Yuna's arms, she was going to do everything in her power to make his dreams come true and won't let anyone who plans to stop them stand in her way.

Michael (Thinks): She is so protective and possessive about me. I feel so warm and cared with her by my side. Without her, i am lost and alone and if she was without me, she would be lost. Is this what true love is? The bond that protects both of them no matter who tries to split them up?

He looks at Keiichi, Belldandy and Urd and replied.

Michael: OK, we will stay.

Belldandy: I'm so glad.

Keiichi: Well, i better inform Skuld about this.

Urd: And i better prepare the rooms.

Keiichi: Don't enchant the rooms with anything manipulate Urd.

Urd: I can't manipulate a dreamer and her charge, Keiichi. It would violate my license, and that is the last thing i would need. (Playful) So don't you worry.

Keiichi breaths a sigh of relief as he leaves, Urd follows him out as well. As they left Michael turned to Yuna and hugged her.

Michael: Yuna, my angel, thank you.

Never leave you

Michael and Yuna finished hugging each other and looked at each other in their dreamy love state. Both of them just couldn't think of what would sum up their responses to Belldandy's invitation to stay in her house. Then again, they realized that as they were hugging each other, Belldandy was watching them. So they lightly let themselves go and sat down, both of them slightly blushing.

Michael: Erm... sorry about that Belldandy.

She shows a clueless reply by tilting her head slightly, with her face showing a sign of confusion. 

Meanwhile, Keiichi was explaining the situation to Skuld (who was in her room, making the final repairs to Banpei)

Keiichi: So they will be staying with us for a week until the flight back home. If this concerns you, I'm sorry.

Skuld: No,  i don't mind. Onee-sama would do such things... (dreamy) and i want to do such things too.

Keiichi: Well, maybe you will someday. Right now...

Suddenly, Banpei suddenly switched itself on and looked at Keiichi. It blinked twice before returning.

Skuld: Oh, just checking Banpei-kun's memory, the last battle we had almost destroyed it so i am running a few checks on it. It should be ready by tomorrow.

Keiichi: Don't let it attack our guests will you?

Skuld: Hmm... it will need to meet them first so it can identify them as its friends. Then it will be like before.

Meanwhile, back in the lounge, Urd returns to Michael, Yuna and Belldandy.

Urd: Michael, Yuna, Your rooms are ready.

Yuna: Urd-sama, erm... i know this sounds strange but... can i share Michael-san's room please?

Michael and Belldandy looked at Yuna with a surprised look on their faces.

Michael: Why?

Yuna: Your happiness is what makes me happy, Michael-san. Having you laugh and smiling, and even comforting and worrying for me, is not just my duty, it is my dream. I don't want you to get hurt or be upset Michael, i will stay by you and protect you. That's why i would like to sleep by you every night here, so my warmth and protection will keep  you safe.

Michael: Yuna. Thank you very much.

Urd: So, one room it is. I will make the amendments.

And so Urd left again to make the changes.

Belldandy: Michael-san, do you know any of the customs here in Japan?

Michael: To be honest, i don't really know many of the customs or most of the language here.

Yuna: I will teach you some of them Mikey. As well as translate for you when needed.

Keiichi returns to the lounge and sits by Belldandy

Keiichi: Skuld has been informed, she doesn't mind having guests again. Though i wonder if Banpei will accept you.

Michael: Banpei?

Belldandy: Yes, It is Skuld's guard robot, it defends our house from attacks.

Michael: It seems she has a great interest in machinery.

Belldandy: Yes, she is renowned in Heaven for her creation of various machines.

Keiichi: She usually finds parts round the house in which to build them though, which has had its good and bad moments.

Yuna: What do you mean?

Keiichi: She sometimes borrows parts without asking in order to build her contraptions, it is nothing problematic....

Michael: It is just annoying.

Keiichi: If you can say that.

Michael: Sounds like my older brother!

They all laughed at that moment. Urd then walked in again.

Urd: Your room is ready if you want to move your stuff in.

Yuna: Yes, thank you Urd-sama!

She gives a bow to her before she and Michael took their bags and followed Urd out to their room. It was a room at the back of the temple near to Keiichi's and Urd's rooms. The room itself was a unfurnished room with a door leading out to the grounds and a door leading into the temple corridors, plus two futons laid out in the center ,side by side. Urd opens the door to their room and shows them.

Urd: Here we are!

Michael immediately pulled himself into the room (as he was carrying his luggage, which was heavy) and placed it on the floor, Yuna followed in as well and took off her backpack and placed it on the floor as well. Michael was panting for a bit from the weight of his luggage before standing up again.

Urd: I'll leave you to it. 

And so Urd closed the door on the room and left. Inside, Michael's happy thoughts about actually staying on holiday despite what has happened appeared on the outside as well as the inside, as he smiled to Yuna again. She sweetly smiled back and once again, the blooming chemistry between the two blossomed once more.

Curious peace

The blossoming love between them surfaced again as time once again seems to slow down, from luck they managed to come to Japan and from friendship they managed to stay for their holiday. Of course, time catches up once more when they realised they haven't unpacked! So they immediately went to work unpacking their bags.

Michael brought with him 5 fleeces and sweaters, 7 t-shirts, 7 trousers, 2 pairs of pyjamas and  14 pairs of pants and socks. He also brought his camera, an Ipod (complete with charging kit), 2 notepads, 2 pens and some computer magazines as well as a few toiletries. He laid them in the drawers which was in the room.

Yuna checked her backpack containing her own toiletries and her beautiful jewellery box and placed her backpack by the side of Michael's bags.

With the unpacking done, it was time for them to acquaint themselves with the traditions of Japan. Yuna kneels down by one of the futons and takes off the top sheet, she lies down  on the bed and puts the top sheet back on, she smiles afterwards. Michael knelled by her.

Michael: Are you going to sleep in your kimono every night?

Yuna looks at Michael.

Yuna: No, i will think of some clothes for wearing in bed.

She smiles sweetly to him as she finished her response.

Yuna: You should check your futon too.

Michael: OK

Michael goes to his futon and picks up the top sheet, he lies on to the bottom sheet and puts the top sheet back on. It was perfect, it would be just like getting into his bed back home, only with a hard surface. He turns and looks at Yuna.

Yuna: You like it?

Michael: Yes, it is just like a normal bed, only with a hard surface.

Yuna: You will get use to it. If you want, i can use my magic to help you sleep.

Michael: I will see how it goes at first. One thing's for sure, i won't be sleeping in these clothes!

They both immediately laughed. The happiness and warmth keeps on blossoming between them so much, no-one would think that they are naturally shy. Yuna then gets out of her futon, she dusts her clothes and fixes her hair before saying to Michael.

Yuna: I am going to look around the place, want to come?

Michael: Nah, i going to lie back and play some music.

Yuna: OK, i will see you soon then.

She sweetly smiles to him before leaving the room. She notices on the outside of her room a sign placed on the paper wall, it was in Japanese and it read “Guest bedroom”. Their room was opposite Urd's room and by the side of Keiichi's room.

She walked out into the temple gardens. The gardens although slightly disfigured, were still as beautiful and graceful as before, though of course for Yuna this is the first time for her to take notice of the garden. She closes her eyes as she admires the pure beauty around her, from the wind blowing though her clothes and hair to even a few birds sitting on her, as she noticed this she opens her eyes and smiles to them. Some even went on her arms and so she raises her arms so that they were horizontally level, like a scarecrows arms.

Urd: You seem to enjoy being out here.

Yuna turns to face Urd, the birds fly off her and so she stands up properly with her arms by her side..

Yuna: Yes Urd-sama, being with nature's spirits, its warm energy surrounding me. The sun's heat, the rain's drops, the snow's flakes. It is like a home to me.

Urd: I see...

Belldandy then walked up to the two.

Belldandy: Yuna-sama, umm... i will be doing dinner soon.

Yuna: Thank you, i will inform Michael-san of this, he is in the bedroom.

Belldandy: Umm... can Michael-san eat with chopsticks?

Yuna:  No, he doesn't know many customs here I'm afraid. I will try to teach him.

And with that, Yuna left for the temple's bedrooms. Urd lets out a small giggle as she comments.

Urd: My,my... I think we are going to have a entertaining night.

Slowly but surely
Saturday 7PM

The time came round for dinner, Michael has been getting used to the room which he, alongside Yuna, will be using for his holiday. Everything was new to him, even though he has watch numerous animé. Yet despite this, he learnt quickly.

Now the six members in the temple were having dinner, it was yuugohan (evening rice) and meatballs and vegetables, all cooked to perfection by Belldandy. The six have just sat down, with Belldandy and Keiichi sitting on one end of the table, Yuna and Michael on another end, and Urd and Skuld on the opposite sides. Finally Banpei was outside, peering though one of the doors and observing the actions of Michael and Yuna to the rest of the group.

Belldandy, Urd, Skuld, Keiichi & Yuna:  Itadakimasu

Michael abruptly saying the same thing...

Michael: Itadakimasu

And they began to eat. But as expected, Michael was having difficulty accepting the custom of eating with chopsticks, he grabbed one of the meatballs and was about to pull it up to him when it slipped off the chopstick and fell back in to his food, causing the gravy to splash on to him!

Michael: Oh!!!

Belldandy looked at him with a confused look and then sweetly smiled. Michael looked at her and slightly blushed.

Michael (Thinks): She didn't mind that, i think she knows i am new to this and so won't mind if i slip up. But, i need to eat so how can i do it without relying on the usual cutlery.

Then he felt a warm feeling on his right hand, he looked down to find Yuna holding it as she slowly lifts it. He looked at Yuna and she looked at him, smiling sweetly to him.

Yuna: Here, let me help you.

She continued to smile as she gently raise his hand making sure she clenched his so not to drop the meatball as she picked it up, she raised it up to Michael and he eat the meatball off it. She smiles as he eats it. 

Yuna: You see, just clench on to the food when you pick it up.

And slowly but surely Michael tried to eat with chopsticks, each time he messed up, Yuna was there to assist him, gently letting go of his hand when he was ready. It felt like spoon-feeding at first, but gradually, Michael got better and soon was able to eat without any problems. Yuna smiled at her success of helping him adapt to this custom. Keiichi and Belldandy also was happy about this. Urd took the event with her usual mischievous nature, proving that it was going to be an entertaining night. 

Of course, the night wasn't going to be just about the guests getting use to Japanese food, there was also going to be discussion.

Keiichi: So Michael, tell me a bit more about yourself.

Michael: Well, I'm a collage student studying information communication technology. That's computer based work to be blunt.

Keiichi: I study Motor vehicles at Nekomi Institute of Technology. I am also part of the collage's motor club.

Michael: I see your dedicated to your work then.

Keiichi: Yes, it is difficult at times, but i get by.

Michael: Same here, well recently...

Both Keiichi and Michael realised that both of their lives improved because of their partners. This is why they feel good about themselves, despite all the hardships faced at collage, they never have had any doubts into if they can do it because of the commitment, support and help of their partners, Yuna and Belldandy.

Michael: ...I mean, before the work took was so hard and my parents didn't give me any space to do my work, i felt that I...

The rest of the group looked at him, wondering why he stopped. As much as Michael tried to, he couldn't continue what he was saying, it was blocked by a subconscious command that made him unable to recall any bad thoughts. Yuna looked at him and read his mind, she knew the post-hypnotic commands were blocking his lonely past he had ,so she had to complete his line. 

Yuna:... felt lonely?

Michael: Yes, lonely. Until you came, Yuna.

Michael knew it was a bit of a thorn in some cases not to recall some of his past, but it was for the best. Yuna didn't want his past to harm him or make him feel alone and defective from everyone around him, so she makes sure that Michael is always happy and loved and never wants to look back.

That night, the group was all in bed (Even Belldandy, who had to sleep for some time to recharge the mana she used). Unfortunately, Michael isn't the kind of sleeper who can adapt quickly to new environments , as a result he had trouble sleeping on the hard surface. Seeing he wasn't getting anywhere, he got out of his futon and opened the door leading out into the temple gardens. He sat on the fringe of the temple supports and looked up for a while.

Michael (Thinks): This is what i have always dreamed of, being here, in the land of the rising sun. Some will do anything to be here, and some (Looking at his bedroom) just dream and they are here.

Keiichi: You can't get to sleep?

He looks up to Keiichi, who was still wearing his white t-shirt and black trousers.

Michael: Nah, always happens the first night on holiday.

Keiichi sits down by Michael

Michael: No matter how hard i try to get to sleep, i just can't until i am in bed for 2-4 hours. No matter if it is a soft bed like at home or a sleeping bag or futon like here. But it always occurs on the first day, after that, i sleep well.

Keiichi: But you like how you are going to sleep here?

Michael: Of course, in fact, i like most of the Japanese culture. I would happily trade in my western roots for it, course i would need to learn Japanese and hand over my British citizenship.

Keiichi: But wouldn't you miss your home country?

Michael: Hmm, maybe... maybe not.

Keiichi wonders what he means by that, however, he wasn't curious so he changed the question.

Keiichi: So, what happened when you met her for the first time?

Michael: Met who?

Keiichi: You know.

Michael: Ah... Yuna... well, i had a strange dream one night about her, i was walking across the forest, injured and i fell on to the ground, i looked up and i saw this dark mist surrounding me, i felt i was going to be consumed by this, until i heard a beautiful melodious voice and then a blinding white light, destroying the dark mist. I opened my eyes to find her in front of me, telling me if i was alright. Before i could answer, i woke up. However, the dream seemed to continue while i was awake, for as i about to go to sleep again, i heard that sweet voice again.

Michael: A part of me wanted to dismiss it as left my bed to do breakfast. When i got to the kitchen i noticed there was some sandwiches on the table. My family had left for work so these sandwiches must have been for me. It became even more delightful when i pulled back the top layer of the sandwich to find it was bacon, covered with brown sauce. It became even more pleasant when i ate the sandwiches, as they were the most tasty sandwiches i have ever eaten.

He looked up to the moon as he was about to continue.

Michael: And that's when i met her... 

Michael:  As i was eating my sandwiches, i saw Yuna walk into the dining room (which is connected to the lounge of where i was eating) and was looking at me. At first i didn't know who she is... well i did in some way but i was like confused... thinking “is this really her?”. She was smiling sweetly to me and her voice was so warm and sweet. It felt like you wanted to close your eyes just so you can listen to that voice and nothing else.

Michael: The smile disappeared and she started to show concern. She asked what was wrong and i asked who she was. She told me i was her friend, i tried to deny it but she said that i do have a friend now. I kept denying this, thinking that i couldn't be loved, but when she asked me to close my eyes, i was proven wrong.

Keiichi: Why is that?

Michael looked back at Keiichi

Michael: After i closed my eyes, i then felt this warmth on my cheeks and then my lips were smothered by her warm lips. I felt this strange warm feeling going through me, all the loss and neglect seem to erode away and all the complements and happiness which i needed flooded my mind and started to melt my heart. I felt so warm and cared, that when i opened my eyes again i just felt so happy. And then when we hugged each other she whispered down my ear this beautiful phase (Looking back at the moon) “I love you Michael. I really do.” 

Keiichi: You changed because of one kiss?

Michael: It might have just been one kiss... but it was a kiss 10 years overdue. Yet filled 10 years of overdue need. And it was just the first.

Keiichi: But this evening you couldn't be able to recall some of your past.

Michael: Yeah... Yuna wanted to know my past quickly, on top of that, she wanted to treat the mental wounds i suffered when i was depressed. So she hypnotised me, and after recalling my past, she made me unable to harm myself by remembering any bad memories. Unfortunately, after the hypnotherapy, we unwittingly realised that while i can't recall some of my past, others can. She blamed herself for harming me, but i told her that we all make mistakes, but it is how we fix those mistakes that cure the wounds. 

Keiichi: Same here. There were times that Belldandy thought she had harmed me or that was unable to save me, but i always comforted her because...because...

Michael: We care about them too.

They both smiled, as much as some people like to admit, nobody's perfect. Man, Woman, Human, Goddess or Dreamer; it is all the same, everyone has there own strengths,weaknesses,friends, family, emotions, personalty, approaches and goals in life and sometimes it can feel like it is not enough to someone else.

Michael then yawned, realising all that talking has made him tired.

Michael: I better get back to bed. All this talking has made me beat.

Keiichi:  Good night Michael.

Michael: You too.

And so Michael stands up and goes back to his room, Keiichi was going to return into the temple when he heard a small murmur and a whisper, for inside the room Michael had just slipped back into his futon and was about to sleep when Yuna partly opened her eyes and holding his hands, whispering.

Yuna (Whisper): Don't leave me Michael-san, i need you as you need me. We are together always, no matter what.

Hearing this, Keiichi smiles as he leaves for his room.

Wake up to trouble and strife!
Morisato Residence
Nekomi, South east Tokyo, Japan.
Sunday 6AM

It is the first full day of Michael and Yuna's holiday, even though they didn't have a proper reservation at a hotel they were more than happy in staying with there new found friends. It is a Sunday, so it would be a day to rest at home for all of the group.

Belldandy was going to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the rest of the group. Along the way she noticed Yuna was meditating in the temple hall. Yuna was wearing her bedtime clothes consisting of a light pink camisole top and dark pink trousers. There is a white star with a blue and brown outline in the centre of her top, with smaller stars all around the trousers. Belldandy goes up to greet her.

Belldandy: Good morning, Yuna-sama.

Yuna stopped meditating and stands up. She turns round to Belldandy in a twist that look  like part a graceful dance. She smiles to her as she spoke.

Yuna: Good morning, Belldandy-sama. Sleep well?

Belldandy: Yes

Yuna: That's good. Michael-san is still asleep, he doesn't usually sleep well on his first day on holiday.

Belldandy: Did you sleep well, Yuna-sama?

Yuna: Yes, thank you. 

Belldandy:Well, breakfast will be served soon, so please wait.

Yuna: Let me help you out, Belldandy-sama. It is the least i can do after you let us stay here for our holiday.

Belldandy: No, you don't need to repay me for your stay. I'm happy that you and Michael are still able to enjoy your holiday.

Yuna:Well, at least let me help you out.

Belldandy: OK

Yuna: Let me wake Michael up, take a bath and then i will help you serve breakfast.

Belldandy: Yes.

With that Yuna leaves Belldandy and goes to the guest quarter. She kneels down by Michael.
Yuna: Michael-san, it's time to wake up.

Michael struggles a bit before his eyes open slightly, he looks at Yuna.

Michael (Sleepy): Yuna, it's too early.

Yuna slightly nudges him a little as she sweetly replies.

Yuna:  I know sleepyhead, but Belldandy is doing us breakfast. OK?

Michael: OK, just let me wake up.

He then notices she was wearing her bedtime clothes.

Michael: So you did think of some clothes to wear in bed.

Yuna: Do you like them?

Michael: Of course! It suits you well.

Yuna: Well, i will be going to have a bath now, my tiger.

And with that she gives him a kiss on the forehead and then leaves for the bath room. Michael starts to blush from the kiss as he thought how beautiful he was woken up today (even if it was in the early morning), thoughts about last night's discussion with Keiichi raced though his head fast. Time felt like a blur as he thought about it (because he was half asleep).

Michael (Thinks): We have such a lot in common, both of us look like we would never have such a good life if it weren't for our partners; Who are unique in many ways, but that doesn't mean they are not perfect, they need us to call upon when things look bleak in their eyes.

Suddenly his deep thought was sweetly interrupted by a similar melodious voice.

Belldandy: Michael-san, i made you some tea.

His eyes open fully to find Belldandy looking over him, sweetly smiling to him as she was holding a tray. On the tray was a steaming cup of green tea.

Michael: Thank you, Belldandy.

He leans up and takes his cup of tea and drinks a bit of  it,with Belldandy smiling sweetly as he did. Michael smiled back to her after taking a sip of his tea.

Michael: This tastes fine, i will have to get use to the fact of not having milk.

Belldandy: Why?

Michael: English tea is usually a small bag of granulated tea leaves mixed with milk and\or sugar. I usually do tea back at home, especially when guests are coming.

Belldandy: Your sure sound like a lot like Keiichi-san when you say things like that.

Michael: Well...I...

He blushes after that response as all chances of continuing the conversation were in vain. He looks away in sheer embarrassment as he replies.

Michael: This is just silly... there is no way i am better than Keiichi.

Belldandy: Um, i didn't mean that your better than Keiichi-san.

Michael: I understand, neither of us are better than each other. In fact, if you look at all the things we do or try to do, we appear to have a lot in common.

Belldandy looks confused for a few seconds then sweetly smiles. Then Yuna calls out from the bathroom.

Yuna: Belldandy-sama, do you have a pair of slippers?

Belldandy: Yes, hold on for just a second.

She leaves Michael and heads to the front door, she picks out a pair of slippers and goes up to the bathroom door. She gives a small tap and the door slightly opens.

Belldandy: Here you go.

Yuna: Thank you, Belldandy-sama.

Yuna reaches out and takes the slippers from Belldandy and then closes the door. A few seconds later Yuna opens the door and appears in her pusedo-kimono only with a normal pair of slippers (as her purple boots have been left at the entrance, obviously due to the fact you don't wear outdoor shoes inside a traditional house.) 
She gives a bow to her and then goes back to the opened guest quarters. Inside the guest quarters she pulled out her jewellery box ( Contain most of her jewellery she wears with her pusedo-kimono.) from her backpack and puts on her jewellery. As this was happening, Belldandy goes up to Michael.

Belldandy: Michael-san, it is your turn to have a bath.

Michael: Umm, well, i don't usually have a bath every day. At home i just have a bath once a week to keep myself clean.

Belldandy: But, if you don't keep yourself clean, you will get tired.

Yuna kneels down besides Michael

Yuna: She's right Mikey, if your body isn't clean you will start to get weary. Besides, you want to know Japanese customs don't you?

Michael: Yes well, it feels like I'm wasting time.

Urd: But your on holiday, so you are wasting time!

Urd appears dressed with a bath towels wrapped round her body and forehead. It seems Michael has been overpowered by the three girls grace (and in Urd's case, wildness), causing him to blush bright red!

Michael: Umm... well... I'm not ready yet.

Urd: Of course you are! Come here!

Urd immediately grabs hold of Michael and pulls him to the bathroom. Belldandy and Yuna heard muffled responses as Urd taught Michael the basics of Japanesse bathing in her own special way. The only part Belldandy and Yuna managed to catch was:

Urd (from bathroom): Come on, you want to look handsome to Yuna!

Michael (from bathroom): Yes, but i told you, i wasn't ready. I haven't even managed to get my clothes from the bedroom!

Belldandy sighed as she closed the door to the guest quarters.

Belldandy: Geez nee-san. 

Yuna: I don't think you should worry about Michael. He can take care of himself.

Yuna then went to Michael's bag and pulled out some of his clothes.

Yuna: I will go and take these clothes to the changing room.

Belldandy: And i will get some slippers for him.

Knowing what to do, they open the door. Urd was outside the bathroom.

Urd: Michael's fine, he is taking his bath now. 

Yuna: Thank you, Urd-sama for helping him out. Even if it was a bit too drastic.

She tries her best to give a bow to Urd (Because she was holding Michael's clothes which made it slightly awkward) then goes to the changing room and drops off Michael's clothes. She whispers over the door to the bathroom (as the changing room and bathroom are also separated by a door leading into each other.

Yuna (Whisper): Michael-san, i dropped your clothes and a towel here.

Michael: Thank you, Yuna.

Belldandy went to the front door to pick up a pair of slippers. As this happened, Keiichi (Who has just got up) noticed Urd.

Urd: Keiichi, the bath is currently full, Michael is already in there. And I ,Belldandy and Skuld have not had a bath. 

Keiichi: Oh, you didn't force him into a bath?

Urd: Well, you should have heard the shouting going on at first! (Playfully) but he came round eventually.

Keiichi: You said you can't manipulate him or you will lose your licence.

Urd (Playful): I may not be able to manipulate him, but that doesn't mean i can't flirt and tease him! Besides, he seems to like it.

Keiichi: Yeah well, please treat him and Yuna as our guests. 

With that he returns to his  room (Obviously to wait for his turn to take a bath).Urd also returned to her room. 

A few seconds later, Belldandy arrived at the door to the bathroom,holding a pair of slippers.

Belldandy: Michael-san, it's time to come out.

Michael:OK

Belldandy: I brought you some slippers for inside the house.

Michael: Thanks, put them in the changing room.

Belldandy: Yes.

Belldandy puts the slippers in the changing room and then proceeds to the kitchen so she can start breakfast. Meanwhile, Michael got out of the bath and got changed. He is now wearing a light blue t-shirt, navy sweatshirt, and black trousers, complemented by a normal pair of slippers (as his trainers are left outside for the same reason as Yuna's outdoor footwear.). He breaths a sigh of relief as he leaves the bathroom.

Half an hour later and the rest of the group had their baths without problems. Breakfast (which was being done by Belldandy and Yuna) was almost done and the group was going into the lounge,ready to eat, when Michael noticed a strange machine in Skuld's room. 

Curious he enters and takes a look at it. It was a small robot with a big red body and yellow arms, legs, and head. It has red eyes and a black traditional hat. It holds a small wooden pole in its white glove hands. It was attached to three large black cables which are connected to a retro-fitted computer. 

Michael kneels down by the machine and looks at its face, unaware that the robot although on standby is observing him.

Michael: What a strange machine...hmm...

He noticed a small button on its back.

Michael: Only one button... guess this boots it.

He presses it and the bot suddenly stands up, he turns to Michael and from its built in console, registers him as “Insulted Self”. He selects from the menu “Normal attack>Automatic>Lock on”, and so he walks up to him and kicks him in the knee!

Michael: Oww! It was just figure of speech!

The bot goes up to him.

Michael: Look i was only wondering what you are. There is no need to...

The bot shuts him up with a whack from his pole. Fortunately, Skuld was just walking by when she noticed Michael in her room. She rushed in and broke up the supposed fight.

Skuld: Banpei-kun, stop!

The bot ceased and stepped back slightly from Michael.

Skuld: Michael is our guest, please treat him with respect.

The bot gives a nod. Skuld then goes up to Michael, obviously furious.

Skuld: Didn't someone tell you that curiosity killed the cat!

Michael: Sorry, but i noticed it and just wanted to look at it.

Skuld: Don't go into other peoples rooms without permission, even you should know.

Michael: Look, I'm sorry. Guess i was just too curious, but then again with all these contraptions and computers you have, why not?

He sat up and looked at Banpei.

Michael: So this is Banpei. Looks like an excellent machine, guess i was just an threat because my ID was not programmed.

Skuld: No, its a self-learning robot, its a long story but i originally designed it to be onee-sama's bodyguard and assistant, now it protects the house from intruders and helps out in tasks when needed.

Michael: I see...

Michael goes up to Banpei, which made Skuld gasp at first. Michael then takes Banpei's hand and give it a shake.

Michael:...Sorry about that, Banpei.

Banpei replies with a cheerful bleep and flash from his eyes. Michael smiles for a while as he thinks.

Michael (Thinks): Skuld is a clever yet slightly proud girl. From the looks of all the contraptions she could assemble anything that is needed for the group. Yet she wants to be like Belldandy, and that could be difficult if she doesn't accept the fact that she is not always correct. 

Michael then stands up and faces Skuld.

Michael: Come on, Skuld, breakfast will be ready soon.

Skuld: Just a sec, i need to rig Banpei up to guard the house.

Skuld picks up one of the computers and slowly walks out, with Banpei following her. Michael then left the room and headed to the lounge.

It's all Japanese to me.

It is now about 7.30AM and after the group have got cleaned, dressed and ready. They were down in the lounge waiting for breakfast. For breakfast, it was asagohan (morning rice) with miso soup on the side, cooked and prepared by Belldandy and Yuna.

The group has sat down in the same spaces as they did last night (Belldandy and Keiichi sitting on one end of the table, Yuna and Michael on another end, and Urd and Skuld on the opposite sides.). All of the group was wearing the same clothes as yesterday (with a slight ariation in Michael's clothes)

Belldandy, Urd, Skuld, Keiichi,Yuna & Michael:  Itadakimasu

And they began to eat, but a few seconds later, someone called from the front door.

Megumi (in Japanese): Kei-chan!

That nearly choked him, he forgot completely that Megumi usually comes round for breakfast. 

Belldandy: We have another guest!

Belldandy stood up and walked out to the front door. Keiichi also stood up and followed, he feared this is going to be a sticky problem to explain to Yuna and Michael. Michael, Yuna, Urd and Skuld overheard the three way conversation outside.

Keiichi (In Japanese): Megumi

Megumi (In Japanese): Ah, don't be so sad that i have come to see you again.

Keiichi (In Japanese): Its just you always come by here for Breakfast.

Megumi (In Japanese): Why not? Your girlfriend always cooks up the best food in Nekomi.

Belldandy (In Japanese): Well...

Megumi (In Japanese): So what's stopping me from coming in for breakfast?

Keiichi (In Japanese): The fact that we have two guests have breakfast.

Megumi (In Japanese): The more the merrier! 

Keiichi (In Japanese): Yes, but their not from Nekomi, let alone Japan.

Belldandy (In Japanese): I don't think they wouldn't mind having a extra guest at breakfast.

Keiichi (In Japanese): But, one of our guests doesn't speak Japanese.

Belldandy (In Japanese): But Yuna-sama would translate for Michael-san.

Keiichi (In Japanese): Yes but, it would be awkward for Michael

Megumi (In Japanese): Well, if there is going to be a problem today, i won't spoil it for Kei-chan.

Belldandy (In Japanese): If you mean having additional guests then it is no problem.

Megumi (In Japanese): Well... OK, i will come in.

Belldandy (In Japanese): That's great! I will go and introduce them to you.

Keiichi lets out a sigh as approaching from the front door was a young woman only 1 year younger than Keiichi. She had medium brown hair and brown eyes.  She wore a white t-shirt covered by a denim jacket and jeans and wore brown boots.

Belldandy appeared beside her as she introduced her to Michael and Yuna.

Belldandy: Michael-san, Yuna-sama; this is Megumi-san, Keiichi-san's sister.

Yuna stood up and gave her a bow.

Yuna (In Japanese):Nice to meet you, Megumi-san.

She smiled as she turned to Michael, already he was confused.

Michael (Thinks): What am i going to do? If i say anything,she won't understand! Come on, Michael. Think!

Megumi wondered what was taking him so long with greeting her. Finally Michael gave her a nod and tried to forget fact that there was a language barrier between them. She showed a confused look as she wondered what he was saying.

Michael: Erm... Konnichi, Megumi.

Yuna (In Japanese): Michael-san said hello, Megumi-san. Please forgive him, he doesn't know much Japanese.

Megumi (In Japanese): Oh umm... Konnichi, Michael.

Michael lets out a deep sigh as he thinks how difficult this is going to get. Belldandy goes to the kitchen to prepare Megumi's breakfast. Megumi sits down by the group and awaits her breakfast.

Megumi (In Japanese): So Kei-chan, how are you and Belldandy doing?

Keiichi (In Japanese): Is that why you wanted to come here again?

Megumi (In Japanese): Don't be silly, you know me too much!

Keiichi (In Japanese): Yes like coming round for breakfast nearly everyday.

Megumi (In Japanese): Yeah, but with Belldandy's cooking is excellent, who would want to turn it down?

Keiichi was quiet yet put on a friendly gesture, this was to let Yuna translate what they were saying (by whispering in Michael's ear). Belldandy then returns to the rest of the group holding Megumi's breakfast. She lays it down by Megumi and then returns to her position by the table.

The group then had their breakfast, however Megumi who usually wants to talk about Keiichi and Belldandy, was a silent as a mouse (Possibly due to the language barrier between Megumi and Michael). It was Yuna who finally broke the silence as she spoke to Megumi.

Yuna (In Japanese): Megumi-san, are you usually this quiet?

Megumi (In Japanese): No, i usually like to tease Keiichi, but how can i with Michael-san.

Yuna whispered what she said to Michael, his chopsticks fall from his hand in shock as he felt upset about what Megumi said about him. The rest of the group (Keiichi, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld) looked at Michael as soon as they heard his chopsticks fall suddenly. He breathed a deep sigh and lowered his head.

Michael: Maybe i am not needed here, i will go to my room.

Michael stood up and took his bowl and was about to put it in the kitchen. Belldandy looked sad as he was doing this, she read his emotions via her empathy and saw him feeling sad and alone.

Belldandy (In Japanese): I'm sorry, i will apologize to Michael-san.

She stands up and takes her breakfast to the kitchen. When she got to the kitchen (which was attached to the lounge with no real door separating either room) she saw Michael walking slowly to the sink and placing his bowl there. He turned to find Belldandy beside him, looking very sad.

Belldandy: Michael-san, can you come with me for a moment?

Michael: Well... OK.

Michael followed Belldandy outside the kitchen, leaving the rest of the group wondering what they are doing.

Outside, Michael and Belldandy was in the grounds away from the rest of the group.

Michael: I'm sorry, Belldandy. Without any real knowledge about the Japanese language...

Belldandy: No, it is my fault that you can't speak to Megumi properly. I should have known it.

Michael: Don't blame it on yourself Belldandy, I just don't understand it, that's all.

Belldandy: But, if you still unable to understand the language, it will cause problems with   your holiday.

Michael: It's nothing, i will get by.

Belldandy: Michael-san, i don't want you to be sad, just like Yuna-sama doesn't want you to be sad either. Let me help you with your problems.

Michael: Well, if you have any ideas, other than whispering English in my ear.

He lets out a playful chuckle as he felt warm and happy with Belldandy's selfless care of him and Yuna. Belldandy sweetly smiles for a bit and them closes her eyes and holds her hands close to her, as if she is praying. A warm green glow starts to come from Belldandy as she starts to cast a spell.

Belldandy: A visitor who is unable to see the bridge beyond his people and their people, give him the sight to see that bridge. Until the end of his holiday, give him the ability to speak to their people.

Michael feels a strange warm force in his head, he felt slightly dizzy for a second but then felt normal.

Belldandy: Well, we should head back inside.

And so the two return back inside and to the lounge.

Michael: Sorry about that. Guess i was spaced out for a second.

The strange thing was, as Michael was saying it in English, Megumi was hearing it in Japanese.

Megumi: That's OK.

And the same thing happened the other way round, with Megumi's Japanese being heard in English when it reached Michael.

Belldandy: Would you like some more breakfast, Michael-san?

Michael: No thank you, Belldandy.

He smiles in way that he was silently thanking her for helping him overcome his language problem. Yuna, who read his thoughts about it also smiled towards Belldandy as a sign of thank you (so not to make Megumi none the wiser about Belldandy's or Yuna's true purposes). Of course Megumi had to fall upon her playful ways, so she said to Keiichi.

Megumi: Hey Kei-chan, i think you have some competition.

Keiichi: What you mean?

Megumi: If you are not serious about Belldandy, Michael could take her from you.

Belldandy: What do you mean by Keiichi-san not taking me seriously?

Yuna: She is just playing with you, Belldandy-sama.  Michael was happy that you helped him when he was sad this morning.

Belldandy: Oh.

Urd: True, but maybe there is competition between them.

Belldandy: Nee-san! I would never compete against Yuna-sama for Keiichi-san's heart.

Michael: Yes, that would be embarrassing!

Urd (Playful): Oh come on! Is there any jealousy between you!

They all laughed as a result of this, Megumi told a little bit about herself to Michael and Yuna before she left. As she was about to leave...

Megumi: Well, means that you have guests for this week i will stay at home for breakfast for now.

Belldandy: Would you be OK?

Megumi: Of course i would, just that i don't want to interfere with Michael and Yuna's holiday. There will be other times where i can come, OK?

Belldandy: OK, see you Megumi-san.

And so she left the group.

Just like every holiday...
Nekomi shopping district
Nekomi, Tokyo, Japan
Sunday 1PM

6 and half hours later, and the group (Michael, Yuna, Keiichi, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld) went out for shopping, which Keiichi bluntly said to the group “so much for a rest day”, he didn't mind though, as their guests seemed slightly anxious in finding out about Japanese shopping.

It was an weekly food shopping for the group, which would normally done on Saturdays rather than Sundays, but due to yesterday's sponsorship run and unexpected events, it was delayed. Fortunately some of the food stores were open on a Sunday, so at least there will be enough for the week.

To make it faster, the group decided to split up into two, Michael and Keiichi took care of one half of the food shopping and Yuna, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld took care of the other half. Ironically, because some of the stuff needed was at a different food store, they were in different stores. Michael and Keiichi's list included washing powder and toiletries. Whilst the rest had to get a variety of fruit and veg, soup, rice,tea, and bottles of lemonade.

During this both groups had a bit of time to themselves. In one store, Michael and Keiichi was discussing about shopping...

Michael: How much more shopping do we have to do?

Keiichi: Not much, just some washing power and a few clothes pegs and we will be OK for the week.

Michael: Fine.

Keiichi: Hey, you didn't have to come shopping if you didn't want to...

Michael: Nah, its OK, I'm just curious about how Japanese people shop. To be honest, i never really did much shopping back home. I usually looked around the shops if i had the time during collage breaks but unless i had the money on me, it wasn't really fun, just the same old routine.

Keiichi: Was there any clubs you could have gone too in your free time.

Michael: There was, but i didn't feel like it and it was rather disorganized. I don't know why but the principal at my collage seemed to start restricting areas to lecturers. Certain toilets, rights of passage, even leisure and spiritual areas were restricted. It all seemed to add up to problems outside of collage which made things boring and sometimes uncomfortable.

Keiichi: If you want to, i could show you around my collage tomorrow.

Michael: OK then.

And in another store, Yuna ,Belldandy, Urd and Skuld were discussing about... well it was going to be a discussion on Michael and Yuna's relationship...

Yuna:... Michael-san was very shy about doing tasks outside home, other than going to collage. So i encouraged him to do shopping with me for the family.

Skuld: But, you said Michael's family didn't care about him.

Yuna: In some cases, it looked like they did care about him but if that was the case, why wasn't he cared for when he was school.

Urd: Maybe because they needed Michael to be tough.

Yuna: Tough!

Yuna looked at Urd with a slightly furious look.

Yuna: If they wanted him to be tough, they would have asked him to defend himself against bullies, which he did by fighting them. That put him on the verge of exclusion and even suicide! So he ignored and reported them, and although that helped him stay in school, he was still in pain. They hurt him so much, the measures to give the schools full rights to exclude students without the need to fund their transfer to another school came too late for him, for they were all going to leave school for collage and they made up as a result. Add this to 5 years of primary school bullying, and he was bulled for 10 years with his family doing nothing to help him, not even comfort him. He was invisibly left to fend for himself.

Urd: But was he happy during school?

Yuna: Some of the time... but consider this, for every moment he was happy...he was afraid...afraid that the bullies will hurt him again. For every moment he was afraid... he was unable to focus on what he wanted to do...because of the bullies.  For every moment he was unable to focus... he was sad...because he couldn't do what he wanted to achieve. And for ever moment he was sad... he wanted to disappear...because he felt he was inferior. This is why...

Yuna was starting to cry as she was about to finish...

Yuna (Crying): ...he is still in pain!

...And she broke down,  with Skuld becoming furious as a result.

Skuld: Urd! Look what you have done! We told you to look after our guests and...

Before Skuld could finish, Urd goes over to Yuna, she looks at her, still upset.

Urd: I've been there Yuna, I know.

Yuna was puzzled. Urd repeats it in more detail

Urd: I've been there Yuna. I know exactly how he feels. I been brought up, although with a family i can believe and count on, to be inferior no matter what happens. But i learnt from a friend; a friend i call a sister one thing... to believe in yourself.

Yuna: But, Michael-san has tried to believe in himself but...

Belldandy: His heart is damaged because of what happened to him, but he believed that there is someone who can save him. 

Yuna: Me, i can save him.

Belldandy: Because of you now being beside him, his heart is healing. He is no longer isolated nor lost because you are there to protect him from harm.

Yuna: Yes, i can save him, he needed me and i am willing to do anything to protect him from harm, anything.

She stopped crying and looked up at the rest of the group with a sweet smile. Yuna's face looked like a masterpiece, her dried tears visible on her haunting pretty face.

Belldandy: There, you feel better now, Yuna-sama?

Yuna: Yes, thank you, my friends.

Urd: OK, now with that out of the way, lets finish this shopping.

Meanwhile... Michael and Keiichi has collected their half and the shopping and were on their way to meet the others when they suddenly heard an explosion.

Michael: What the...

An advertising board suddenly crashed behind them, landing in between two of the shops and blocking them off and any escape as a manic laugh is heard all around them.

...You always seem to get into trouble.

Michael: I know it has been used before, but i got a bad feeling about this!

As if on cue a supposedly cross dressed woman floats into their view. She has long blond hair and red eyes. There were red markings on her forehead and by her eyes, just like Belldandy. She wears a black leather suit that makes her look like a vampire and appeared to be very menacing.

Keiichi gasped, aware of who she is.

Marrler: Well well well, look what we have here. A two for one offer on pest removal!

Michael: Who are you?

Marrler: I would have thought that by flying above you that you would have know who i am. I'm Marrler, Demon First Class, Unlimited!

Michael (Sarcastically): Oh, great!

Marrler: And i am also your executioner!

Keiichi: Wait a minute, i thought you were trying to break me and Belldandy up! So leave him out of this.

Marrler: Hmph, for a second i thought you wanted to know how i survived after being double crossed by the Lord of Terror.

Keiichi: No need, you always seem to come back.

Marrler: Yes, and i always seem to be defeated by your goddess friends. So i thought, if i can't take the cream of the crop, i will just do some side tasks just to keep my job in order. That way i will always be there to make sure Belldandy is unhappy. 

Keiichi: But...

Marrler: ...what does that have to do with Michael Morpan over there, you may say? Simple, his dreamer friend, Yuna. You see, i disguised myself as a market dealer in the UK and ran a tombola for all kinds of seemly special prizes. My “star” prize would be a trip to Japan for two, all i have to do is rig up a holiday ticket and then cause an “accident” in Japan on the winners. It would have been perfect, i would have murdered someone causing the other to go depressed, no one will have know it was me and i get a career boost for such a dark plan!

Michael: And so you locked me in a taxi and was about to catapult me off a cliff.

Marrler: And if you would have been killed, Michael Morpan.  Yuna would be so unhappy, she would leave Earth. It would have been perfect, until Keiichi and Belldandy found themselves in the middle of my plans, Now i am mad!

Michael: You know, there are other jobs, like shelf stacking!

Marrler: Silence! It just so happens that both of you are in the same place. I can take you both out and put an end to my sworn enemies once and for all.

Michael immediately take a stance.

Michael: I won't go down without a fight, give yourself up.

Marrler: Hmph, a measly mortal is no match for me.

Suddenly, Belldandy, Urd, Skuld and Yuna run up to the upcoming battle after they Belldandy and Yuna sensed Marrler's presence.

Belldandy: Marrler!

Marrler turns to face Belldandy, Yuna, Urd and Skuld.

Marrler: Hmph, once again you turn up! But this time you are too late to do anything!

As she was saying this, Michael and Keiichi was trying to escape from their trapped confronted Marrler suddenly turned back to them and cast a dark ball of energy just by their feet, sending them tumbling to the floor.

Marrler: But look on the bright side, Belldandy and Yuna, your just about to see your loves be erased from earth.

Belldandy: Marrler, i won't let you go any further.

Marrler: So you want to fight me then...

Yuna: No, i will.

Yuna stands in front of Belldandy,her face showing sheer determination.

Belldandy: Yuna-sama?

Yuna: I won't let you kill Michael-san, Keiichi-san or anyone else, nor will i let your darkness spread. By order of the spirit world, surrender now.

Marrler: Pah!, idle threats from someone who isn't a goddess. Lets see if the pain of your bond works in reverse!

And with that she fires another dark bolt of energy, this time at Yuna.

Belldandy: Yuna-sama!

Yuna , seeing the bolt hurdling down at her...

Yuna: So be it.

Yuna closes her eyes and raises her hands, a strange blue wall starts to form from Yuna's hands. The energy bolt rebounds off the wall and into the sky. Yuna opens her eyes and the shield drops.

Marrler: OK, you have some skill.

Yuna: One last time, i command you to surrender.

Marrler: No one can make me surrender.

Yuna: You leave me no choice.

Yuna holds out her hands and closes her eyes. A blue glow forms around her as a blue beam forms by her hands, it turns into her summoner rod which she grabs hold of upon forming. The rod had a small bell tied on to the bottom, a long blue part which goes up to the top and a gold symbol tied to a silver joint to the circle.

Yuna holds her rod in a diagonal, defensive stance.

Yuna: Stand back.

Belldandy, Urd and Skuld step aside from the battle as Yuna begins to twirl herself around, if you could,  you could also hear her chanting some ancient Japanese words as small blue spheres start to form from her and go by her rod. Then she slings her spheres towards Marrler with her rod. The blue spears were thrown towards Marrler and hits her, damaging her with water magic.

Marrler responds by unleashing another dark energy bolt on Yuna, however Yuna deflects this by rebounding it with her rod. Yuna then unleashes another set of water spheres of water bolts at Marrler, but this time Marrler shields herself and absorbs it.

Marrler: You can't stop me with the same attack.

Yuna: No, but you can't rely on staying in the air if it suddenly changes.

Yuna raises her rod.

Yuna: Spirits of the wind, come forth!

A white mist starts to come from Yuna's rod and into the sky, soon after there is a rumble in the sky and out of the clouds a eagle like creature of white light descends from the clouds and starts to fly around Marrler at near supersonic speed. Soon a hurricane forms around Marrler and starts to swallow her up. The hurricane's spun her around at the same supersonic speed causing her to lose flight and fall right down onto the ground. The spirt returns to the clouds.

Marrler tries to get up as Yuna, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld goes up to her. She looks up at them in sheer anger.

Marrler: You may have won, but you have made an enemy with the wrong demon!

And with that, she teleports and escapes.

Yuna and Belldandy go up to Michael and Keiichi in delight, with Belldandy leaping into Keiichi's arms in sheer joy.

Belldandy: Keiichi-san!

Keiichi blushes as she leaps into his arms. Yuna offers her hand to Michael and picks Michael up gently and with grace.

Yuna: Michael-san, are you OK?

He nods and smiles to her, looking at her with sheer happiness and amazement.

Skuld goes up to Keiichi and Belldandy and tries to get Keiichi off Belldandy, for obvious reasons.

Skuld: OK, break it up Keiichi!

In response,Urd goes up to Skuld and tries to pull her away.

Urd: Skuld! Don't try to ruin this perfect moment!

Michael and Yuna watched as the little family moment continues.

Michael: Urd and Skuld sure are opposite to each other.

Yuna: One wants their relationship to be in full bloom yet is rushing nature, the other doesn't know the different kinds of love and is afraid to lose her sister to the only kind of love she knows. But despite their differences, they care for each other regardless of how they show it.

Michael: Is that why your not interning?

Yuna: Yes, Michael-san.

And so they continued watching the little moment until they were ready to return to the temple.

Forearmed is forewarned
Morisato Residence
Nekomi, South east Tokyo, Japan.
Sunday 7PM

After a extraordinary and exhausting day shopping, time slipped by for the group till it came to dinner. For dinner, it was Gyudon (meat ball (it is rice with stewed beef on top, served like soup), cooked by Belldandy and Yuna. The six have sat down in their places as before and begun to eat their food, this time Michael needed no aid in eating his food as he mastered eating with chopsticks, much to the groups delight especially Yuna's.

In fact, with Michael knowing how to eat with chopsticks, he was eating though his food rather quickly, causing the rest of the group to look at him either confused or oddly.

Michael: Sorry, i just can't help myself!

Belldandy: You like it?

Michael: Its delicious!

Yuna: I'm so glad.

He turns to Yuna, who was looking at him. She smiles sweetly, causing him to blush. It was made more apparent by Urd's mischievous and bubbly giggle and then...

Urd:  They say the best way to reach a man's heart is through his stomach.

This caused Michael to blush more, either due to Yuna's warmth or Urd's flirting. Regardless he returned to his food, but not before looking at Urd, who was suggestively smiling at him, preventing him from not blushing. He resumed eating his food, though he eat slower so not to arouse the same problem as before.
Time passed on as the group ate, though there was something pondering Michael over the events yesterday as well as today.

Michael (Thinks): A demon, she was planning to kill me to hurt Yuna. A part of me wants to say “I must defeat this demon”, knowing that by doing this i can strike our first blow against the darkness. Yet another part of me wants to say, “Your holiday will endanger your new friends, they are the real target, you must leave to protect Yuna from harm”. But...

He looks at Yuna.

Michael (Thinks): ...she said she didn't want the forces of darkness to break us. She wants me to be happy, to make my dreams come true. But, am i getting over my head in this? I want to have a holiday, not be in fear.

Yuna looks at him, her face showing concern.

Yuna: What's wrong, Michael-san?

Michael: Nothing... just...

Yuna: Your having second thoughts about our holiday.

Michael: Yeah.

Yuna: She won't win, Michael-san. I want you to be happy and i will make sure no one prevents that.

Keiichi: Who are you talking about?

Yuna looks back to the group.

Yuna: The demon that attacked us yesterday and today, Marrler.

Urd: She's nothing, just an annoyance. Don't get yourself wound up over it.

Michael: But what if she does comes back and succeed in bringing sadness to me, Yuna or even you four.

Keiichi: True, she does attempt to bring sadness to me and Belldandy but each attempt has made us stronger for the next. You have had times where it looked bleak in your or Yuna's eyes right.

Michael: Now that mention it... yes, i have had those times.

Keiichi: Then you nothing to worry about... because you care for each other...

And as if in tandem...

Yuna:...No matter who tries to separate you ...you are strong, because you believe.

Michael: Thanks Yuna, and you too Keiichi.

They smiled to him in their own special way. Michael smiled back, happy that everything will be all right in the end because of his care for Yuna as well as the rest of the group.

That night, Michael and Yuna was about to go to bed. They have already got changed into there bedtime clothes and have slipped into their futons, Michael however wanted to ask a few questions to Yuna. They were looking at the ceiling as they were talking.

Michael: Yuna?

Yuna: Yes, Michael-san?

Michael: I was wondering, who is Marrler anyway? She says she is a demon.

Yuna: Indeed, she is a demon. One of the best as well.

Michael: What do you mean?

Yuna: For every positive, there is a negative. For every plus, there is a minus. For every for, there is a against. For every yang, there is a yin.

Michael: There needs to be balance, but why does darkness have to be part of the balance.

Yuna: Darkness isn't part of the balance.

He looks at Yuna

Michael: Why?

Yuna: We try to ensure there is a balance between many things. People and company, higher and lower class, normal and special, even human and astral. The darkness tries to destroy that balance, promising power and wealth but actually controlling their lives and destroy them from the inside. They exploit via the darkness of humans. 

Michael: So Marrler aims to destroy me and Keiichi because of our relationship to you and Belldandy?

Yuna: Not just us, but every astral force. Goddesses, Dreamers, Valkyries, even the spirits based on earth, they are all targets. But there is one special advantage we have.

Michael: What's that?

Yuna: Everyone who fights for the light, the true light, the need to protect freedom and liberty, stands united no matter what. The darkness always fights itself, distracting itself from attacking us, making them weaker than they would normally be.

Michael: Though they are still a threat?

Yuna: Yes.

Michael: Well...

He puts his hand on Yuna as he continues to look at her.

Michael: I would be honoured to protect the spirit world from darkness, because i care about you, and my friends. And i know that these friends would truly make me happy, as i will make them happy.

Yuna smiled sweetly as he finished, seeing how much he cares about her, just as she cares about him.

The fact that the temple is a traditional structure means that anything can go though its paper walls. So if people stopped and heard what was going on they would be able to hear it crystal clear. In this case, Belldandy heard it while she was playing with a puzzle. She responded to Michael's comment with a smile as she continued with the puzzle.

Getting all the attention, unintentionally!
Nekomi Institute of Technology
Nekomi, Tokyo, Japan
Monday 8AM

It is a normal morning for the students of the Nekomi Institute of Technology, until arriving at the entrance was a sight nearly every male student started to drool at. For arriving at the entrance was Yuna, accompanied by Michael and Megumi. The reason is that Keiichi and Belldandy had to take the motor club's three wheel vehicle in to the club's garage for maintenance, so Yuna (after knowing from Michael about the planned visit) decide to walk to NIT alongside Michael. They nearly got lost if it wasn't for Megumi running in to them. As she was going to NIT early for her own reasons, she decided to accompany them.

Now, the three were entering the campus and in a case of deja vu most of the male students were looking and sometimes drooling over Yuna in a similar way as they have done over Belldandy!

As they were walking to the reception so Michael and Yuna can sign in as guests for the week... 

Yuna: Many people are looking at me because at my beauty.

Megumi: That's because your a sight for sore eyes Yuna, they see you as one of the most beautiful girls on campus.

Michael: The usual “boys like beautiful women” thing then. That would make me one then!

Yuna laughed at Michael's blunt response.

Megumi: For the record, there are two other girls on the campus that guys try to go for and fail. Belldandy, and Mishima.

Michael: So for this week, there will be three girls for them to drool over, i don't know what to say.

Megumi: Well, i leave that up to you Michael, me, i got to go to Softball club.

Pointing to the building ahead of them.

Megumi: You can sign yourself in here, and then find Kei-chan at the motor club. It's just by the circuit field at the back on the side of the campus.

Michael: OK.

Yuna: Sayonara, Megumi-san.

And with that they part ways.

Meanwhile at the motor club...

Tamiya: What! You didn't hand out all of the flyers.

Keiichi: Senpai, i managed to hand out the same amount of flyers as last week.

Otaki: That's not enough. This is the last week before open day and if we want to attract new members we need a head start.

Tamiya: We need you to do better this week, Morisato! Or the Motor Club will suffer the most embarrassing year yet. Do you understand?

Keiichi got up to his feet like a soldier saluting.

Keiichi: Yes Senpai!

Tamiya: Now, if only we can get rid of the dent you did to the three wheeler, we might get a shot this week.

Otaki: Care to explain how this happened?

Keiichi: Well you see... we had an accident by Tokyo International and...

There was a knock on the door.

Tamiya: Get that will you Haswagra.

Haswagara: Yes.

Haswagara opened the door to find Yuna and Michael.

Yuna: Hello, we come on behalf of Belldandy and Keiichi as guests.

Tamiya: Guests? Morisato!

Keiichi: Well you see...

Belldandy: These two are on holiday from abroad, they were looking for a place to stay and we let them stay at our home.

Keiichi: I was wanting to show them our club because they were interested.

Tamiya: Hmm...

Tamiya was in deep thought, though really he was thinking about Yuna and how beautiful she was, little did he know that Yuna was reading his thoughts as well.

Yuna then used her mindlink.

Yuna (Mindlink): Be careful Michael-san, these two don't seem to think straight.

Michael (Mindlink): What do you mean?

Yuna (Mindlink): They don't understand women beyond beauty.

Michael (Mindlink): In other words, they are not clever.

Yuna (Mindlink): In a manner of speaking, yes. But they seem to know mechanical skills well, just expect the usual drooling student to surface, OK?

Michael (Mindlink): OK.

Tamiya looked back up to them.

Tamiya: Fine, you can come in.

Yuna gives a bow to him as she thanks him.

Yuna: Thank you!

Yuna and Michael enter the motor club building.

Tamiya: Back to more important matters, so far we have no one expressing any interest in the motor club. This gives us no head start in recruiting new members, and that means we could be be in trouble like last year! We can't afford to lose this club!

Keiichi: The only reason why we nearly lost the club because Aoshima betted his club against ours. There should be no problems with any turnout so long as we take the necessary steps.

Tamiya: But they are not working! We need to take the next steps...hmm...

Michael: This is a motor vehicle club right, so you need to show what you can do. If it is repairs that you do, why don't you go and show off your repair skills. If it is racing, you need to show what events you participate in and even do some promotional races. Also, what are your ethnics, plans and criteria? Are you honest about what you do? And...

Tamiya immediately grabs hold of Michael

Tamiya: You have no right to start complaining what we do here, we can repair and upgrade any vehicle, we have participated in many events. We have the guts and funds to keep our club the best...

Tamiya drops Michael on to the floor. Yuna immediately goes to him and puts her arms around his head, showing how much she will protect him from harm, this made Michael happy and comforted yet didn't reveal this on the outside. Yuna looks at Tamiya with a determined expression.

Tamiya: So if you talk like you own the place, you will go out as quickly as you came in, tourist!

Yuna: If you start talking like a spoilt child, you will never have any respect or care.

Tamiya: I'm not a spoilt child, I'm just showing that i know what i am doing and that everyone should know their place.

Yuna: True, you may be the leader but even a leader needs help with their work. You show respect even though it is though stern words with your members, why not a guest? 

Tamiya: I got it! The perfect way to get your friend's respect is to see if he can beat umm...Morisato!

Keiichi: Senpai!

Tamiya: Name your motor based event and we will set it up.

Michael: Well... if you think it helps me show what i can do... i will challenge my friend Keiichi Morisato in a go-kart race.

Yuna: But you don't know how to race in a go kart.

Michael: I know, but i have played driving games so i pretty much know what i am doing. Besides, my last comment had nothing to back me up with, i need to make amends and though this i will earn the clubs respect.

Tamiya: Fair enough! We have two kart's that are ready, we will set up the event of the century this evening! Let go Dai-chan!

And with that Tamiya and Otaki left.

Friends to the end

As soon as Tamiya and Otaki left, Keiichi let out a sigh as he looked at Michael and Yuna.

Keiichi: Anything goes for them.

Haswagra: Are you sure you want to race umm...

Michael stands up with Yuna removing her arms off him and standing up.

Michael: Michael

Haswagra: Yes, Michael. Are you sure you want to race?

Michael: Well...

Keiichi: It's OK, he can race me if he wants.

Michael: Well I want to gain the respect of your club leaders after that argument. But maybe i should have kept my mouth shut.

Belldandy: No, you have a right to voice your opinion even if others don't agree.

Yuna: Though he was rash when he was replying to Michael-san's suggestions.

Keiichi: They usually act like that, though they do respect club members like me and Haswagra. So it's not all bad.

Haswagra: Well, with that settled, i will help out the senpais with the preparations.

Haswagra then leaves the four (Keiichi, Belldandy, Michael & Yuna). Belldandy looks at Michael, with Michael starting to slightly blush as he looks at her deep blue eyes.

Belldandy: It is great that you and Keiichi-san can compete fairly,but...

That knocked Michael back into reality as she continues.

Belldandy: But you don't have as much experience with go-kart's as Keiichi-san. I was wondering if it would be difficult for you to race.

Keiichi: No problem, i will give Michael a quick lesson before the race. OK?

Michael: OK.

Michael offers a handshake to Keiichi.

Michael: May the best man win.

Keiichi then sakes his hand.

Keiichi: Yeah

And so the friendship between the two was strengthened, much to Belldandy and Yuna's delight.

The Evening came and with it the race at the collage circuit... a large oval track with a chicane on one of its sides. A large crowd has turned up, with most of the spectators placing bets.

In the middle of the circuit was a large stand containing larger loudspeakers and a microphone. Tamiya went on to the stage and to the microphone to deliver the opening announcement.

Tamiya: Thank you all for coming, this is a proud day for NIT as we present to you this special race.

In the pits both Keiichi and Michael was getting suited up, Keiichi sported a red racing suit with “K1” inscribed in blue on the back of his suit, while Michael sported a blue suit with “Morpan” inscribed in red on the back of his suit.

Yuna and Belldandy was also in the pits, sporting a cream racing suit with “Bell” and “Yuna” inscribed in blue on the back of the suits.

Belldandy offered Keiichi his helmet as she speaks.

Belldandy: Do your best, Keiichi-san!

Keiichi: Thank you

Keiichi took his helmet from Belldandy and put its on.

Yuna offered Michael his helmet but before she gives him the helmet she gives Michael a small kiss on the forehead.

Yuna: Don't be afraid when you are out there, Michael-san. Just keep looking ahead and never doubt yourself, my tiger.

This caused Michael to blush before taking his helmet and putting it on. He looked at Yuna and replied.

Michael: Thank you, my angel.

He looks at Keiichi.

Michael: Lets do it.

Keiichi gives a nod, then they both get in to their go kart's (both red and blue respectively), started the engines and went off on their formation lap.

They arrive at the starting line and await the announcement.

Tamiya: So without futher ado, lets begin the 3 lap race between NIT Motor Club's infamous driver Keiichi Morisato and WALCAT's Michael Morpan.

In the pits...

Belldandy: WALCAT?

Yuna: It is the name of Michael's collage. Its full name is Walsall collage of arts and technology. Haswagara-san asked Michael for it as he is a collage student as well.

Belldandy: Oh.

On the track... Tamiya holds a green flag and prepares to wave it.
Tamiya: Ready...

He waves the green flag...

Tamiya: Go!

...And Michael and Keiichi speeded of the start line

And their off!
Michael and Keiichi speed off the start line and enter the first turn with ease. Upon exiting the turn they were both neck and neck.  Next came the chicane, Michael slowed down to a crawl upon entering but began slowing down too early, allow Keiichi to overtake him.

Michael :Damn!

As soon as Michael left the chicane he pushed the accelerator hard and drove right up to the back of Keiichi's cart. From there he tailed him as they turned though the second corner. Upon leaving the corner Michael immediately started to overtake Keiichi. Keiichi speeded up and blocked him in his path forcing Michael to lay off as they entered the corner.

By the time they were at the start line Keiichi had a near comfortable lead over Michael as they start the second lap.

Tamiya: Morisato is leading at the first lap, practially leaving Morpan behind after a series of impressive moves.

Michael (thinks): Keiichi is good but what if i can force a deadlock when we reach the chicane.

Michael speeded up towards Keiichi and manges to put themselves neck and neck as they enter the corner, they both slowed down as they went though the corner slamming hard just upon exit.

They are both now neck and neck as they entered the chicane.

Michael (thinks): That worked, now lets try this!

Michael pushes the accelerator hard as he attempts to overtakes Keiichi yet having to brake just upon entry to the chicane. The result is that Michael nudges himself slightly ahead as they navigate though the chicane so that upon leaving the chicane Michael accelerated quickly, fully overtaking Keiichi in the progress.

Michael (thinks): Perfect!

Keiichi speeds up just to try and tailgate Michael. He succeeds in driving behind Michael causing Michael to become nervous as they enter the corner causing him to over steer and spin out on the track.

Michael (thinks): Blast it! With no offence Keiichi but i can't let you win that easy!

With that Michael hits the accelerator and dashes back on to the track with a large gap between Michael and Keiichi as the entered the final lap. Michael had to pull out all the stops to overtake his new friend. This meant speeding though the corners and the chicane (which due to the fact he was driving so rashly he almost spun out on the corners and nearly overshot the chicane).

Tamiya: Morpan is getting more and more aggressive, the gap is closing between him and Morisato as he hastily turns though every corner. Its is a wonder why he hasn't crashed it.

It felt like commentator syndrome once he said that for as soon as Michael and Keiichi entered the last corner Michael overshot it,causing his kart to spin off the track and crashed into the tyre wall.

In the pits, Belldandy and Yuna watch the ordeal take place.

Yuna: Michael-san!

They immediately rushed out and ran towards Michael's destroyed kart. Meanwhile, Keiichi saw what happened to Michael and as soon as he finished the race, got out of his kart and ran to Michael's damaged kart.

Michael tried to pull himself out of his kart,he was injured but able to move. He limped away from the kart but tripped himself up (due to the fact the impact of the crash made him dizzy) and started to fall. He heard a melodious voice coming towards him...

Belldandy: Michael-san!

...and fell into Belldandy's arms, who was preventing him from falling on to grass, she sat him down on the grass and took off his helmet. Yuna and Keiichi rushed over to him as he opened his eyes again, his face brushed in many places.

Michael: Ow...

He tried to put his hand on where the pain was but it was eased down by Belldandy's soft hands.

Belldandy: Don't move Michael-san.

Keiichi: How are you feeling?

Michael: Like i been fired into a wall or something.

Yuna: At least your safe, Michael-san.

Belldandy: Me too.

Yuna gives him a kiss on the cheek, causing him to blush. Belldandy also gave him another kiss on the cheek causing him to blush bright red!

Yuna: Aww... your blushing again!

A small giggle comes from Yuna, happy that Michael although hurt is still happy.

Keiichi: Let's get him back into the pits.

Belldandy: Yes.

And so they pick him up and aided him in walking back to the pits.
More than enough
It was half an hour after the race. Michael was in the pit area, being tending to his wounds by Yuna and Belldandy. Keiichi was watching over them, happy that he is safe but worried that he won't get his senpai's respect. Due to others being around the pits, the treatment had to be done the normal way (i.e. no magic). 

Luckily, Michael only had bruises to show for his injures. The bruises on his hands were tended to before plasters were put on the hands.

Yuna: There, do you feel better?

Michael: Better

Yuna: That's good.

Keiichi comes up to them.

Keiichi: You did well today , Michael.

Michael: If only i had finished...

Keiichi: Don't blame yourself , you were just new to this.

Belldandy: Keiichi-san's right, you wanted to race even though you would be at a disadvantage. You didn't want to let you or him down.

Michael: True, but what about Tamiya?

As if on cue Tamiya and Otaki entered the pits and approached the four.

Tamiya: You did well today Morisato,  this will certainly boost recruitment for the club. And as for you Michael...
Michael's head was slightly down as he was about to speak.

Michael: I guess i have let you down.

Tamiya:... true, you have not beaten Morisato. But you managed to keep Morisato from winning up to last turn with some excellent tactics. I wouldn't suspect a newcomer to do such a thing.

Otaki: You have surprised us Michael. For that you have our respect.

Michael looked up, surprised

Michael: Really?

Tamiya: Perhaps i was harsh on you, because of you being a newbie tourist. But, you have shown potential, not to mention guts. 

Michael: Thank you very much Tamiya.

He knew Tamiya and Otaki's names pre-race

Tamiya: This still doesn't mean we won't stop promoting the club. Flyer handouts around the campus are going to be the order of the week.

Yuna: We will help out too if you want.

Tamiya: Hmm... i wouldn't mind extra girl... i mean support. Come on, back to the clubhouse, lets talk tactics!

And so the six left the pits to discuss promoting the club.

Elegance...
Nekomi Institute of Technology
Nekomi, Tokyo, Japan
Tuesday 8AM
Today, the Motor Club put into motion a flyer handout drive to promote the club so when open day comes, they will have a bigger chance in gaining new members. Of course Keiichi and the rest of the Motor club has to go to lectures, so to back them up in their absence, Michael and Yuna decided they will hand some of the flyers out while exploring the campus. They both wore their casual clothes (Michael wore a grey fleece, blue T-shirt and black trousers; while Yuna wore her pusedo-kimono)

Now, Michael and Yuna have left the motor club, flyers in hand. Discussing what to do in handing out.

Michael: So all we got to do is stand on opposite end of the campus, walk to the other end, pausing to offer the flyers out.

Yuna: Correct, and if we run out we will head to the motor club and pick up some more, assuming that someone will be there.

Michael: What if we get caught?, this isn't a thing visitors would do exactly.

Yuna: What do you mean?

Michael: I mean, helping a student group with their promotional drive.

Yuna: Hmm, if its anything to sooth that problem away, Belldandy said that she will notify the principal about this, especially after the event yesterday.

Michael: Don't remind me.

They stopped at the centre of the campus.

Yuna: I will start at the east of the campus, OK?

Michael: OK.

Yuna: See you soon

And with that they parted ways with their flyers, going to their starting points. As Michael was on his way to his starting point, he recalled a bit of yesterday's events. 

Michael (thinks): Despite what happened, i feel that i have done at least something special. I wanted to show what i can do, and when i couldn't at least someone was there for me. Tamiya is pretty OK i guess, i mean, he isn't brain of Japan or anything, but he...

Suddenly his daydreaming ended abruptly as he bumps into an elegant and beautiful woman in her mid-20s, she had long brown elegant hair and deep brown eyes. She wore a beige jacket over a chic white top and a beige skirt. She wore black court shoes.

Michael dropped the flyers that didn't leave his hand (as some of the flyers flew off from where they were) and went down to offer his hand to her. The woman though seems to have known who he is.

Michael: Sorry

She takes his hand and picks her up. She stands and fixes her brown hair, ensuring that when she does she tosses a bit from her eyes to make it feel inviting to him.

Mishima: It's all right, i wasn't looking.

Michael: No i wasn't looking actually,sorry.

Mishima: I understand, your the racer who was competing against Morisato-kun, am i right?

Michael: Yes ,why?

Mishima: Let me introduce myself, I am Sakyo Mishima. Its nice to meet someone outside Nekomi once in a while.

She offers a handshake in which he accepts by shaking her hand. However at the same time he was slightly blushing.

Michael: Thanks, I'm Michael Morpan.

Mishima: As i was saying, you raced against Morisato-kun, right?

Michael: Yes but...

Mishima: Such a man who would compete against a well known racer and mechanic of the collage, that is really brave.

Michael: Well, i don't know if Keiichi is famous or not but...

Mishima: It is such a shame that you had to leave the race without even finishing. 

Michael: It couldn't be helped, i was reckless.

Mishima (flirting): Recklessness you may be, but you are handsome and brave regardless.

Michael started to blush further as Mishima mischievously smiles.

Mishima (thinks): He's blushing considerably, what a cute yet naďve Englishman. Now all i got to do is keep him occupied with me and then i can say that i dated him! Then my fame on this campus will supersede Belldandy's!

Michael: Well, maybe i am a bit reckless, but maybe its just what i am...

Michael picked up the flyers and was about to leave...

Michael: Well, I've got to go and handout these flyers and...

But Mishima put a hand on the flyers and gives a sweet smile.

Mishima: Can you come with me for a second?

Michael: Well...

He blushes as he was trying to answer her question.

Mishima: It will only take a few moments of your time.

Michael: You see...

Mishima then grabbed his hand and forcefully ran into the collage.

Michael: Hey, i didn't ask!

But Mishima wanted to get him on a “date” with her, one way or another. Even if it means forcing him to.

...can be a double edged sword

Mishima pulled Michael into the collage and into one of the dormant corridors. She lets go of Michael as she spoke.

Michael: What was that all about?

Mishima: Well, you see, if you said no to me, it would feel like i have been rejected.

Michael: But you didn't say you wanted a date?

Mishima: I know, but, I'm supposed to be the queen of the campus.

Michael: As in, “most popular girl” on campus.

Mishima: Yes, but, no one seems to want to be with me any more.

Michael: Why?

Mishima: Well you see, i am part of a wealthy family who specialise in business. I been asked to go on dates with many students here in collage and even before in high school. One time, Morisato-kun asked me out for a date at a museum, but i declined, saying it is for older people...

Meanwhile, Yuna was handing out flyers on her end when she noticed that she has not seen Michael pass by.

Yuna: Michael-san should have been here. 

As she continued walking to the opposite end of the campus, she noticed a stack of flyers on the floor. With most of the flyers on her end handed out she quickly went to the stack of flyers. She noticed it was hastily dropped.

Yuna (thinks): Why would Michael-san hastily drop his workload, unless he went into a temper, but i haven't seen anywhere where it would be troublesome for him.

She decided to use her mind link to find out where he is. Meanwhile...

Michael:...so that's why, but, why do you think Belldandy is getting in the way?
 
Mishima: It's simple, she takes my appreciation, my fans, and my chances of getting any boys. I am supposed to be queen of the campus, be showered with gifts, be asked for a date?

Michael: Maybe she isn't aiming to be “Queen of the campus”...

Mishima:What do you mean?

Michael: From what i have seen from her, she's sweet, kind,selfless, clever, talented and beautiful.

Mishima: Beautiful! I'm just as beautiful as her!

Michael: Well, you are beautiful, Mishima.

Mishima: Really?

Michael: Really.

Mishima (Thinks): He's fallen for me, now to ask him out.

Michael: Well, I've got to go.

Mishima: Just a second.

Michael: Yes?

Mishima: Do you want to go out with me tonight? I know a few places that might be worth your while.

Michael: Mishima, i would love to...

Already Mishima's eyes lit up, thinking her plan has come to fruition.

Michael: But you see, i already have a girlfriend.

Mishima was shocked.

Mishima: Huh!? You already have a girlfriend!

Michael: Didn't you know?

Mishima: No.

But in reality, she does know that he has a girlfriend, she's is just playing innocent with Michael so she could steal him away from her and reap all the “rewards” in the progress.

Michael: Well, i do have a girlfriend, though she doesn't mind me being with other girls from time to time because it is essentially my weakness.

Mishima: Well, would you mind having a date with me because of that?

Michael: Well...

Just then, Michael heard Yuna though his mindlink.

Yuna (Mindlink): Michael-san, why are you not outside?

Michael (Mindlink): A young woman bumped into me and pulled me away from my work. She is asking for a date and from the looks of things will not take no for answer, even if she knows about you.

Yuna (Mindlink): Where are you Michael?

Michael (Mindlink):  In one of the corridors in the campus. But i don't know where, she practically dragged me to where she wanted me to go.

Yuna (Mindlink): I fear she will do more that drag you around, she may use you, and you know you don't like to be used.

Michael (Mindlink): I know, my angel, i know. Can you find me before this gets out of hand?

Yuna (Mindlink): I will try to find you, just try to keep her there or find a way out.

As Yuna was searching for him, Michael tried to by time in order to stay in position. He resumes his conversation with Mishima

Michael:...It's just that she is overprotective, but with reason.

Mishima: I see, well, the thing is what if i don't see you again.

Michael: There will be plenty of other men you can date with.

Mishima (Flirty): But no one as cute as you!

With that she gives him a kiss on the cheek, causing him to blush. Michael felt enchanted by her, his eyes looked at Mishima's brown eyes.

Michael: Maybe i can make one arrangement but no more after that...

Mishima: What do you mean no more?

Michael: You know, no more attempting to try and ask me out. 

Mishima: Why? Do you hate me?

Michael: No of course not! Its just...

Yuna: You may steal a young man's heart and use him for personal gain.

Mishima and Michael turned to find Yuna at the entrance to the corridor. Michael gave a sigh of relief. Mishima misinterpreted this as a sign of conspiring and stood back.

Mishima: What the? You were plotting against me!

Michael: Calm down Mishima, i wasn't plotting anything.

Yuna: Michael-san's right, we weren't plotting against you. You on the other hand, maybe plotting against us.

Mishima: What do you mean?

Yuna: I have heard from a friend that you seek to be the most popular girl in school by any purpose. Stealing my boyfriend being one.

Mishima: So you must be Michael Morpan's girlfriend then.

Yuna: Indeed, my name is Yuna Braska.

She gave a bow to her.

Yuna: Now i ask that you leave Michael-san alone.

Mishima: I found him, so i will have him. You shouldn't have left your boyfriend alone.

Yuna: We were doing some work for the Motor club. 

Mishima: Hmph, i don't know why an elegant woman like you would do something for them.

Yuna: Well, i don't know why an elegant woman like you would end up playing with men's lives.

Mishima: Well, i off with Michael-san for a date. Take it or leave it.

Yuna: Well if you want him, you must challenge me.

Michael was surprised, he is going to be “won” over in a game.

Mishima: Fine, if its anything to get you off my back.

Yuna: Name your contest, if you win, you will be allowed to date with Michael-san. If not, you must never try to mess with his life again.

Mishima: Well i will chose...

As she was making her mind up...

Michael (Mindlink): Yuna, I'm not sure about this...

Yuna (Mindlink): Don't worry Michael-san, i know its sounds like your a prize, but i know that Mishima can't please anyone but herself. I'm just trying to ensure that Mishima leaves you alone without resorting to rash methods.

As soon as the mindlink was over, Mishima made up her mind.

Mishima:...A cooking contest.

Yuna smiles as she announced it

Yuna: Fair enough, they say the best way to reach a man's heart is though his stomach. Take us to a student kitchen and we will begin.

And so they left...

Your no prize, your the man i love

...Yuna, Mishima and Michael arrive in one of the student kitchens. With no one else around, they all sat by different tables. Mishima pulled out of one of the cupboards some cooking ingredients and laid them all out on one table.

Mishima: You can use any of the ingredients on this table, i will cover the expenses for them.

Michael: Your sure about this.

Mishima: Just as sure as you coming on a date with me.

Yuna: All right, we will each cook a small snack for Michael-san. He will test both of them and choose who wins. Remember, if you lose, you must apologize to Michael-san and not attempt to mess his life up again.

Mishima: Agreed. And if i win, i will take him out tonight.

Yuna: Lets begin. We pick some ingredients here, one at a time. 

They each took turns to pick their ingredients. Mishima thought, with Michael being English that a British meal would please him. So she first picked some eggs. Yuna picked some raw