The Bounty Hunter Chapter 42: The Next Step

December 6th, 2088

After taking on Eriloms direct request, I had several weeks of relative calm to enjoy before the plan was scheduled to begin. I spent the majority of that ti in Faulk, thoroughly emptying the place of treasure. Apart from my dungeon-diving, I also managed to survive three more rounds on Japans Rising Idol, placing 1st overall each ti.

I was getting used to the format, but they change it up as the season progresses. The idea is to progress from just singing all the way up to an actual idol concert as the contestants rise to idol level. The next couple of episodes will require we dance amongst other things. And the final 2 episodes will require us to create our own songs. We were told already to start writing. Haaa. Seeing all that money add up in my bank account though is really quite satisfying. Ive also been keeping busy preparing the plan for Veronica and Kira.

Hikari had so big news to share during this ti also. She just yesterday got a part-ti job as a model at a famous modeling agency. She seed really excited about the pay and the access to a lot of amazing clothes. But apparently her father set a condition that he never wants her to be at a shoot alone. The modeling industry has had so scandals in the past that have made him paranoid. So Hikari kept badgering to agree to be her chaperone until I said yes. *Sigh* I think her first photo shoot is coming up at the beginning of next month.

Honestly, Im getting exhausted by all the things Ive been having to do. And I still have to deal with the Redemption group. Haa, I think their guard will have lowered by the end of January, I should start making preparations for that as well. My current dream is to one day wake up and realize I have nothing to do and then promptly go back to sleep. That dream seems a long way off as I am currently headed back ho after scouting out so apartnts.

I opened the door with a weary Im ho. as I was thinking about what still needed to get done in the other world. And then suddenly. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINATO! I was ambushed by my parents, Hikari and Reiji with a surprise party. Oh right, its my 16th birthday today. I casually put the dagger I had just drawn back into its sheathe before anyone noticed and proceeded to my dining room table that had a fantastic al set on it. Both of my parents were wearing dumb doting looks on their faces, my dad even had a video cara and was filming everything. He was 6 foot 4 inches with brown hair far lighter than mine, green eyes and a large build. He was what one would call ruggedly handso and was a stark contrast with my slender and elegant mother.

It was a small gathering, but everyone here was soone that I care about. I felt a warm feeling spread throughout and I couldnt help but give a happy smile as I said Thank you everyone. I then spent a very pleasant afternoon with them. My dad and Reiji were animatedly talking about Arican comic books while I was listening in and my mother and Hikari were discussing sothing in whispers while sending glances my way every once in a while. Eventually though Hikari and Reiji left, and my parents had gone to bed after drinking a little too much. They both have low tolerance for alcohol, so theyll be out until the late morning tomorrow.

It was later in the evening, but it wasnt quite night yet, so I decided to visit the 9 Lives Trading outpost briefly since I had the ti. I entered through the doorway and greeted Kira and Veronica. We spent a good deal of ti chatting at first but soon we were simply sitting together in silence, enjoying each others company. Kira had fallen asleep on my lap, her cat ears were cutely twitching as she dread. Veronica was still awake and she was lying in my arms contently.

During these past few weeks, Veronica and I have gotten even closer. Our dates were always a lot of fun and we never tired of each others company. Veronica now stirred a bit and said Terra, Im getting a bit sleepy. Im going up to my room. Please co say good bye once you put Kira to bed. She gave a kiss good night, gently stroked Kiras hair and went up the stairs. Shes really developed a soft spot for Kira, huh. Thats good, it looks like theyve beco friends.

I gently put Kira in her bed as instructed and lightly knocked outside of Veronicas room. After I heard a faint co in I entered the room and saw Veronica sitting on the edge of her bed in a white silken robe. The moon was full tonight and the light shined through the window, giving the whole scene a surreal feeling.

As I closed the door behind , she stood up elegantly and I noticed at this ti that her face was a little flushed and the tips of her twitching ears were red. Her hands seed to tremble slightly from either nervousness or excitent as she undid her robe and let it slide off her shoulders and onto the floor.

She was wearing nothing beneath it. Her soft and slender body was on full display, her flawless light caral skin practically glowing in the moonlight. Her perfect hourglass figure and large perky breasts were exposed completely to my eyes. All the blood right now is rushing to my head and my mind has gone blank. I was able to keep my composure when Erilom did this sa maneuver, but with Veronica I dont even know what the word composure ans right now.

Her face and ears are turning red under my unabashed gaze and she only said one word filled with emotion and aning as she looked at with pleading violet eyes Terra. *Whoosh* I have never moved so fast in my life up to this point. She barely finished saying my na before my clothes were off and I already had her in a passionate embrace where we then shared a long, long kiss.

I pushed her down onto the bed where she laid there shyly, I love you, Terra. She said. I leaned in for another long kiss and then I responded I love you too, Veronica. Her whole body was quivering slightly as her breathing beca ragged Please make yours. Ill do whatever youd like. Veronica whispered. Her face and ears were completely red by this point. Her shy and submissive deanor made my blood boil as I gave in to my desires. I had my way with her for the rest of the night as we took another big step forward in our relationship.