~The Cafe Tarot.~

~Meanwhile,at Cafe Tarot~
Arching one eyebrow at Loki's rattled out in one breath response she watches him run off with some amusement."I remember now,that's the shinigami boy from before.So he's part of the surprise party entourage?Hmmhm,seems they should be arriving soon then.I should go get mine as well and theirs if they do not come.It is only polite,one must be cordial with such things." Turning to return into the main room of the cafe she ascends the stairs to the second floor,heading for a small table and chair she had set aside.A faint smile rises to her lips,followed by a chuckle,at the memory of Yasei and even Zero getting into the spirit of things.

~With Altria and Shiro~
Turning to glance at him smiling she presses one finger to her lips in a shh gesture,her voice gains a teasing quality to it,"That's a se-c-re-t!You'll see when we get there,it's clooose now." Pausing in her steps she places the free hand on his shoulder,leaning close to murmur in a low tone,"Maybe it's somewhere where I'll have you alllll to myself,Shiri-ri." Pulling back with a secret chuckle she regains their walk as if nothing happened.Laughing when warm summer wind teasingly ruffles through her hair and tugs at her sleeveless, summer dress,ribbon ends from lacing done at the sides and front dancing in motion,she brushes the hair out of her eyes,catching sight of Cafe up ahead.'Hmm..Loki should feel our approach now..I hope he got it all finished.' Uttering a sigh she glances at Shiro smiling,pulling him closer to the Cafe..

Seeming a bit puzzled he gives Altria a 'ummmmmm... ok' look. ".... er.... s-sure? w-why not?" not sure what to say he just follows Altria in the direction of the cafe.

~Meanwhile at the Cafe~
Sensing the constant ribbon of Altria's presence at the back of her mind getting closer,flickering in excitement and accompanied by calmer but fuzzily confused Shiro's she stands up from the chair she was occupying,stretching lazily.Deciding to have fun at the party Miyuu has dressed into a long red Chinese dress,cut in the fabric at both sides starting at her hips.With her each movement her long legs show,the fabric falling down them gracefully,red half boots om her feet.Sleeveless the dress has a silver tiger imprint and silver colored decorations.Wearing separate red sleeves that start a little above the elbow and then fan out,silver bangles on her hands can be seen underneath them.Her long hair is freely falling down,two red chopsticks tucked at the side.Using her gigai to be able to interact with humans and shinigami without problems her Hollow attributes,including tail and ears,are gone.But red markings on her cheeks remain.Completing the look are long dangling earrings and a touch of red on her lips.
Crossing the floor towards the terrace in a graceful glide she enters carefully." I see ya have finished up,Sparky.They're almost here.Better gather everyone in now.Ya don' wanna ta spoil the surprise."

___Back at the Cafe____
It takes Loki a long moment to realize he's staring.Scratching his head he stumbles back nervously."M-miyuu?When did you get here?You l-look..erm..different." Bijin different. Her words finally penetrating his mind he bustles about in haste,putting on finishing touches. Deeming the place done and ready he hurries to the double glass doors leading inside."Yo..people here for the party.They are almost here,please proceed into the terrace."

"Alright"

done preparing some minor stuff, shin hurriedly proceed to the terrace..

Shiro stares at her but decides to play along. "Ok..... I'll be good..." he closes his eyes in a relaxed manner, and let's Altria blindfold him.

Standing on her tiptops she reaches out,tying the ribbon around his eyes gently. "Don't worry Shiri,we're close and I'll make sure you don't fall or hit anything." Taking his hand she leads him carefully down the rest of the street and for the Cafe.Opening the doors and pushing him inside she takes them both for the terrace doors.Relieved to see Loki had the presence of mind to put up a curtain so nothing can be seen behind the glass paneled doors but blue fabric she places Shiro's hands on the door handle before stealing the ribbon back swiftly."Ok,feel the doors handles?Open them first then your eyes.."

"ok...." feeling the door handles he pushes them forward opening the doors slowly. he walks in and opens his eyes and looks around. "huh?"

Just as Shiro opens the doors and walks in people pop up from their hidden spots,everyone shouting "Surprise!Happy Birthday,Shiro-kun!" The terrace is decorated with blue balloons and other birthday paraphilia decorations, flowers and trees growing around the terrace adding to the setting.Tables are set out with settings and food,one in the corner put aside and loaded with gifts.Coming up Loki grins,friendly slapping Shiro on the back."Yo,dude.Happy Birthday!"

jumping slightly when everyone suddenly pops out of no where and yells 'happy birthday', Shiro has a stunned expression on his face. "wh-wha? you guys threw a surprise party?!" he pauses and smiles happily, "geez guys.... thanks so much... you didn't HAVE to." he laughs in a cheery manner, and then noogies Loki after he clapped him on the shoulder. "Thanks for that too Loki!" he smiles happily.

shin smiled then laughed then smiled at shiro's reaction then approaches shiro..

"Happy Birhtday Shiro-kun!"

Striding up to Shiro she smiles,hugging him tightly,"Ey,Happy Birthday ta ya, Shiro-kun.Keep on they way ya are,yah." Letting go Miyuu reaches to the table behind her and picking up a bright blue,small party hat sets it on his head with a small rumbling laugh,"There ya go,party boy." Stepping back a little she pulls out a camera,seemingly by magick as there are no pockets on her dress. Snapping a picture she steps back a little further,preparing to take more."Call me official memory maker,neh."

"Maybe not Shiro but we wanted to.Ones birthdays happens only once a year.It is an occasion to celebrate." Smiling warmly she envelopes Shiro in a hug,"Happy Birthday,Shiri-kun.May the many more to come be filled with happiness." Scent of moonflowers lingering as she pulls away,Altria moves so other guests can express their birthday wishes.Moving closer to Loki and Shin she leans,whispering,"Thank you for finishing here and for helping with everything,Shin-kun,Loki-kun."

Grinning Loki nudges her."Glad to help,Altri-chan.It was fun.I don't get to help with parties often after last time." Scratching his head,embarrassed. "Time for cake..I'll go get it from the kitchen.Let's see if Shiro-kun can blow out one-hundred-forty and one candles. XD " Laughing Loki makes a beeline for the kitchen.

smiling back to altria..

"It was loki-kun who actually did most of it, I was kinda late..." he laughs

"Oh yea, i have something to give to shiro.." pulling out in his pocket, is a small gift wrap for shiro..

"Shiro..catch.." as he gently throws to shiro..

"I was thinking on putting it all with the other presents, but I was worried, it might get lost because of its size. Anyway, hope you like it."

(inside the gift wrap package is a keychain that says shiro in kanji)

Shiro laughs at loki's comment about 'blowing out 141 candles', then catches Shin's present. "ah? oh..." he opens it carefully and pulls out a keychain with the kanji for 'shiro' written on it. "! whoa! That's cool! arigato Shin-kun!" he hugs Shin as thanks for the gift, and also hands shin a small gift as well. "here." it's a small dragon made entirely out of emerald, it's engraved with the kanji for 'wind'.

(note: shiro has small gifts for everyone. so don't feel left out! XD)

Putting away the camera for the moment she stretches lazily.Smirking,Miyuu reaches to the table,plucking a red package.Heading closer to Shiro she hands heavy-ish present to him,"There ya go,Shiro-kun.Happy birthday.Ya always liked these things.Just don't blow yer head off,ne." (Note:Inside is a a set for making unique fireworks.)

"Your welcome, shiro-kun, and thanks for this gift."

shin smiles as he takes the gift puts it in his pocket.

"This is really great."

Seeing miyuu coming, shin set aside then looks at her present then smiled again.

Opening the fridge door Loki pulls out birthday cake,whistling appreciatively. "Hooolly sprockets!It's bigger then I am! Altri-chan outdid herself this time." Grabbing a jumbo box of birthday candles he counts out 141, sticking them around into the top of the cake. "There we go." Jokingly singing "Here comes the cake, oh here comes the cake." and lugging the towering, studded with 141 candles, five layered Boston cream cake into the terrace Loki gently eases it onto a table. "Heavy sucker."

Accepting the present from Miyuu, he's surprised about how heavy it feels. "oof....?" he opens it and looks excited when it turns out to be a set for building unique fireworks. "Awesome! Thank you Miyuu! oh... here!" he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small wrapped package, and hands it to Miyuu. (note: Inside the package is a small Ruby Tiger statue with the Kanji for 'Night' engraved on it) he turns his attention to loki bringing out a five layered cake that's studded with 141 candles. His eyes widen in disbelief. *thinks: oh... my... god.... that's a huge.... cake..*

Shredding the package apart she inspects the ruby tiger with interest,twirling it in her fingers."Oi,thanks Shiro-kun." With the tiger disappearing from her hands just as magically as the camera before the said camera is suddenly on her palm. Glancing in the direction of the door few minutes before Loki comes through them she eyes the huge cake he carries in bewilderment.'Are..they make them that big??All that..cream..and..caakee..mm..cake..' Her eyes look dreamy.

Wondering just what Loki did 'last time' she decides better not to ask.'Some things are best left unknown.He probably blew the place up or something.' Smiling at Shin she shakes her head,"But you were here,that's what matters."
Laughing when Loki brings the cake in singing a silly song she smiles at wide eyed expression of disbelief on Shiro's face.'Hmm..that look was worth the work.' Chuckling quietly she shakes her head.Stepping to the table with gifts Altria picks up one wrapped in silver gift paper.'My turn.I hope he'll like it.It's embarrassing,how long it actually took me to think,pick out and find something. Apparently I don't know him as well as I thought.Well..time we have..' Uttering a small sigh Altria walks back up to Shiro smiling softly,placing her gift in his hands."Happy Birthday,Shirimaru-kun." ^^
~(Inside is a journal with blank,clear white pages that could be used for writing or drawing in.It has a hard,leather cover that's colored silver with a rising blue phoenix etched in the middle.The first page has a colored sketch of Shiro.A decorated silver clasp locks the journal,two keys are attached to the inside of the cover.There is also a space on the inside side of the cover for a matching pen.Silverish,with etched blue designs,it sparkles when catching light.)

Glancing over to Altria when she walks off and returns with a gift wrapped in silver, he looks at it wondering what it is. He smiles at Altria when she hands it to him, "thank you." ^^ he carefully opens the gift. inside reveals a hard leather silver colored journal with a rising blue pheonix on the cover. he opens the journal and on the first page is a colored sketch of himself. Shiro's expression changes to a surprised, shocked one (thinks: '.......wow..... this... is.. AMAZING!!!!!!!' ) He closes the journal carefully and turns to Altria and hugs her tightly, "domo arigato..... Altri-chan." he is brimming with happiness and it seems to be radiating from him.