Moving Forward

CHEERS! The small group of people yelled inside the bar. The group so happened to be Tsukune, Moka with friends. "Congarts for graduating college" Gin said, already buzzed. Yukari being the closest to Gin, turned to him and gave him a disappointed look. Gin however either didn't noticed or just ignored her as he took another chug from his beer mug.

'SO what do you plan on doing now?" Fong Fong asked. The rest of the group somehow pick up on Fong Fong's question and became quite to listen to Moka's answer. Moka picked up her glass of wine and took a sip before answering. "I'm going to start work as an assistant manager in a small shipping firm". The rest of the group was silent for a moment until Ruby spoke up. "I thought you would have gone to work for Tsukune's company?" everyone nodded in agreement.

Tsukune was the one to answer their curiosity. "That was what we plan to do eventually, but I can't just hire her…one, all the job positions are currently taken and it will be like that for a while and also it would look like I would be abusing my power as CEO to get her a job…" "And after what Mr. Tashiro tried to do, it's not a good idea" Moka finish for Tsukune.

Kyoko looked at the two strangely before commenting. "Mr. Tashrio…is he one of those CEOs, what did he do?" Moka and Tsukune turned their heads to look at each other. They were sure they told the story before to everyone before so they were surprised that Kyoko hadn't heard. Even though she was dense it shouldn't have any bearing as to why she had not heard. Thankfully it was Riddick who answered the question.

"Weeeelllll…you know that Tsukune and Moka made the agreement that she would pay Tsukune back for college right?" Kyoko nodded. "Since Moka was able to get a part time job she could pay your cousin back during the time she was in college…It also helped that she was leaving with him and didn't need to pay for a lot of other stuff" Riddick said with a smirk. "Anyway it so happens that Moka saved up a large amount of money and gave it to Tsukune a few months before graduation…this payment just so happened to be a few days after Tsukune's company had spent a large amount on one of their projects…" Riddick took a breath as well as a sip of his Vodka before continuing. "Mr. Tashrio at the time had a private investigator checking up on Tsukune…the investigator got a hold of both payment deals but didn't realize that the money going into Tsukune's account was from Moka…he came to believe that Tsukune was embezzling money from the company"

Kyoko's face brightens up as she finally started to understand where Riddick was going with his tale. Fong Fong who was sitting next to his wife continued where Riddick had left off. "The investigator reported this and Mr. Tashrio brought Tsukune to court…though it made himself look like a fool when Tsukune proved where the money that was sent to his account actually came from". Fong Fong, Yukari, Gendo and Kurumu laughed a bit once Fong Fong finished.

Tsukune let out a sigh "this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't insisted to pay me back" he said folding his arms together. Moka replied by rolling her eyes while giving Tsukune a small smile. Tsukune gave in and smiled back before taking a sip of his drink and scooting closer to Moka.

A buzzing sound was heard coming from Gin's pants. "Oh a text" Gin said reaching into his pant pocket. It took a minute for Gin to get it out and ring the cell up to his face. He looked at the text for a few seconds even squinting like he couldn't read it normally. Gin places his cell back in his pocket and turned to Riddick "Yo can you drive me to the hotel, Sun just texted me telling me I better be in bed soon". Riddick nodded and got up from his seat. Both Riddick and Gin had to work the next day. Sun who couldn't come to the celebration still had to make sure Gin got enough sleep.

A few minutes after the two left Fong Fong, Kyoko and Yukari got up from their seats "We better head back now it's getting pretty late" Yukari said. The three of them said their goodbyes and congratulation before leaving. Eventually everyone left except Tsukune, Moka and Akuha. At this point in time Moka had fallen asleep resting on the table. Tsukune watched her lovingly as she slept. Akuha pushed her glass away having just finishing it. She then placed her left elbow on the table to support her left side of her head. "I'm surprised…vampires naturally have a high tolerance of alcohol and even if they do get drunk they don't normally fall asleep right away" Akuha said with a small smile.

Tsukune let out a short laugh but otherwise said nothing. Lifting her head from her supporting hand she spoke to Tsukune in a serious tone. "Do you have plans for marring my sister" Tsukune jerked a bit before tuning his head 180 degrees to face Akuha. Tsukune let out a large breath "Well…we have made…a kind of promise" he said. Akuha raised an eyebrow clearly wanting a better explanation. "…It's been so many years since we have been together and...Well we kind of want to catch up on the time we missed, so we thought that we should just stay as a couple for a few years before I would pop the question"

Akuha while satisfied with Tsukune's answer did have something to say herself. "That's not a bad thing…but Tsukune either of you should push it off to long…it has already been a few years" "I know" Tsukune replied.

The two became quiet for a few moments before the conversation picked up again. "Tsukune I care for both you and Moka…I just want the two of you to become the happiest you can be…even though we all have a long lifespan it's better to do things sooner the later…sorry... I'm not very good at consoling" Tsukune couldn't help laughing. "You, a former assassin worried about not being able to console someone…that's a first" Akuha caught on to Tsukune's joke and began to giggle a bit. "So what about you? Are you going to take your own advice?" he asked. 'Um…no…I don't have anyone at the moment" Akuha said turning her head away trying to hide her blushing face. "Oh why is that so?" Tsukune asked. Akuha turned her head around to face Tsukune. "It's not easy finding someone who is up to my standards". Akuha's face had somehow gotten close to Tsukune's while she was talking. Noticing what she was doing she leaned away from Tsukune who had suddenly found the table to be interesting.

Akuha looked up at the clock to see the time. "Well it's getting late I better get going…you as well" Akuha picked up her things and gave Tsukune money for her share of the bill like everyone besides Riddick and Gin did. Akuha then leaned toward Tsukune and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Tsukune did not mind and gave her a hug before she left.

Tsukune watched her go out the door before turning his attention to Moka who seemed to be mumbling in her sleep. Once he paid the bill he did his best to pick Moka up without waking her. Finally getting her in a piggy back position with the help of the bartender he lifted her up upon his back and left. It was a little breezy outside but Tsukune didn't mind it. As he walked to his car's location he stopped and looked up at the sky. It is a beautiful night Tsukune thought to himself before once again moving forward.

(A/N sorry for the wait had to deal with work and college. This will be the last ch for The Aono Vampire. I will however will be working on the next arc The Aono Family soon. Thanks again for reading and I hope you continue to read my stories as well.)