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Title: The Gatekeeper
Notes:This is just written for fun. It will go no longer than 10 to 20 chapters. And want to make this anime like as possible.
CHAPTER 1
“Mom, I'm home!”
The sound of my high voice echoes through the large mansion halls and I make my way through the foyer with numerous amounts of shopping bags. Another hard day of clothes shopping and I even got myself some nice shoes and a new phone. You know, all that normal girl stuff that I do. Just what I needed to save myself from boredom. Being in a three story house can get really boring fast. And all my friends I normally spend my evening with had something important to do. My mother didn't want me to travel out of Japan for some reason. She says I'm too spoiled. That is so not true! I don't think having everything you ask for means I'm spoiled. It just means I'm more fortunate than normal kids around here. Besides, what's the point of having your own plane if you can't ride it? I just got it last month. It's all pink and has my name on the tail wing in large letters. It's very nice might I say. My father gave it to me as a gift. He'll give me my own car next week. Why can't my mother be as yielding as my father when I ask for things. It would make me SO much happier! I think it has to do with the fact that she's immune to my cute charms. I hate that. Who could resist me?! Boys can't and I'm sure I can convince a girl to turn gay just for me! That's how confident I am. It upsets me how my mom can just so easily say no to me. But anyway, let's not get into detail as to why my mom didn't allow me to attend a house party in Florida. Which I've never been to by the way! Ugh. I approach the stairs, with my heavy bags in hand. Where the hell are our housemaids? They should be caring this stuff to my room, not me! My mom comes down the hall to greet me at the top of the stairs. I smile politely at her. No need to be angry at her forever, even if my friends will be talking about the party for weeks. I think I can forgive her...for now.
“Welcome home, Sayumi. Do you need help with those bags?”
“Yes please.”
She calls for our maids and in an instant they come scurrying over like little hidden mice from their holes. They take my belongings in. I let out a sigh of relief. My arms were starting to get tired from carrying them. I'm not exactly the strongest girl around here. I tend to keep my girly appearance and mannerisms. I let my servants do all the work. Seems fair to me since we pay them for this stuff anyway. That's how I see it. I walk up the stairs while the maids run to get to my room before me and when I reach the top, my mom pulls me into a quick hug. She pats down my bangs, smiling at me like a proud mother would do to their daughter.
“I see you got a hair cut. I like these bangs on you. It makes you look much more mature for a girl who is soon going to be twenty.”
She lets go of my black hair and I brush down the tips of my long strand of hair on the side of my face. I cut my hair so that it would be a little passed my shoulders and my bangs are no longer separated. At the ends of them there is a long piece of black hair that frames my round face perfectly. I thought it was time for a change. Though nothing drastic. I still am going to keep my jet black hair and I'm still going to continue being cute. I'll prove to my mom that I'm no brat. Hm.
“Go and put your things away. I'll send someone to let you know when dinner is ready.”
I nod and silently obey. I want to go over the things I bought anyway. That means I get to wear them again and see how cute I look in the mirror once more. That's always the fun part. I head over to my room, where my bags are already set neatly to the floor around my bed. I get the first bag and take out a black silk dress. I'm not sure if I'll ever wear this, but I bought in anyway because I liked how it fit me. No problem though, I can just put it in the pile of clothes I've never worn since I've got them. It's not like my parents will care. I put it down to my bed and go through the other bags. I decide to try on my a denim skirt with a soft pink colored long sleeve polyester shirt. I check myself into the full length mirror and smile.
“I look so cute.” I state to my reflection
I twirl and turn left to right in awe with myself. I'm so cute. Oh, yes I am! Just the cutest girl anyone has EVER seen! I stare making a bunch of poses in the mirror, caught up by my dazzling reflection. That's happened to me many times. I see any shinny surface and I'm there to adore myself and make sure my hair is fine and my make-up is still fresh. It isn't an easy thing to remain this beautiful you know. It requires a lot of work. It's a full time job. And can become very stressful. And stress causes many bad things to your skin, like rashes. Gross. So I just do whatever I need to remain calm and happy. Which is why I also go shopping, to relax and treat myself. Down the hall I start to hear yelling just a few rooms from me. Who is that? They're interrupting my alone time. How am I going to admire myself with all this noise? I look behind me and go to the door with my ear pressed to the polished surface of the oak wood. The voices become clearer and my curiosity heightens. Stupid door has to be so thick to hear through it! Well I know it's from my mother's room, we're very close. Are my parents home? I turn back to the rabbit clock ticking with a happy expression at me. No, he doesn't come from work until another two hours. But who else could she be arguing with? My sister maybe?
“Will you just quit bothering me about this father! I've already said no. This is a bad idea.”
Father? She's fighting with...grandpa? But...why? He would never do such a thing to upset a baby. He's always so kind and to himself. He doesn't annoy anyone and he watches after my sister and I. I don't understand. I press my ear harder against the door. My curiosity has reached a new level. It must be something very big for it to get my mother to yell at him.
“Please, you must understand. Now is the time, you see I can't...”
“Not right now father. Do you want the girls to hear you?” My mother asks
They're silence after. What's going on?! What's happening?! I have to knowwww. They can't just keep it a secret. It isn't right! Not fair! My grandpa mumbles a few words then I hear the scraping of his sandles against the carpet. They can NOT do that! They can't argue out in the open like that and stop knowing that I'm listening! Whatever. I step away from the door going back to my mirror. I don't want to try on my clothes again though. My mind is thick with questions on what just went on. What if...we're losing money? That's awful! I can't work like those “normal” people! I would die out in the poor world! I haven't lifted a finger all my life. I have people do everything for me! Even buy stuff for me. I start to take my clothing off, thinking deeply as to what would result this recent event. I'm drawing up with nothing.
“Michishige-san.”
“UWAH!”
I jump up on one leg with a hand to my chest. I stand stiff, petrified. I gain back some control of my emotions and look into the mirror at the sudden voice to my silence. I spin around, angry, seeing who it is. I also remember that I'm starting to undress so I put my shirt back down. My servant before me stares to her hands, embarrassed, seeing that she's come in at the wrong time.
“What is it Koharu? Haven't I told you how I don't like it when you come in here without knocking?” I scold
She looks to the floor and nods. “I-I'm sorry Michishige-san. You must have not heard my knocking.”
I notice the name she's chosen to address me.
“You can just call me Sayumin. I've told you this many times.”
“Uh...I'm sorry but your mother wants me to call you that.”
“Well, when you're around me alone, Sayumin or Sayu is ok.”
She looks at me again and nods with a pinkish tint in her cheeks.
“So what is it that you came to tell me?”
She stands up straight, remembering the reason of her sudden entrance.
“Dinner is ready. Your mother wants you down stairs in the dining room.”
“Thank you.” I give her one of my cute smiles
And the pink returns in her face again. She bows her head then makes a hasty exit to the door. She's one strange girl. But she does her job well so I suppose it's ok to have her stick around. I'm not that one who hires the maids or servants around here anyway. My parents do that. I can't even fire one. Unless I have a reason to. Which would be hard to convince my dad, since he's positive each one is good enough to stay around and do their work. I finish undressing, knowing that my mom hates waiting for me to join her for dinner. I don't mind showing up either because I'm quite hungry from the constant walking in the mall all day. It isn't easy when you're walking in flats you know!? I exit my room and hurry up the hall to meet my awaiting family. I push through the red wood double doors and see through the dim lighting that my mother and everyone else is already here, eating at the long rectangular glass table. I wonder what we'll have today? It would be a miracle if my mother cooked this. She never does. She usually has our personal cook do it. She just tells him what she's in the mood for and he makes it. Sometimes she'll ask everyone what we want and she'll tell the cook to make individual dishes, that's about the most she'll do, but cooking she doesn't do at all. I find an empty seat and sit down near my sister who's engrossed either in the meal or her thoughts. I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't the food since my mom has the strangest taste sometimes, but my sister wants to be polite and not say anything. My mom probably won't notice if she doesn't eat it anyway. The second I'm seated, a maid comes over with a plate. The food is still hot, there's steam fuming from the top.
“Thank you Aika.”
She goes away and I pick up the nicely carved fork on my right and poke at the roast chicken on my plate. It seems good. Something I'll be sure to like this time. I cut away at the meat and put it in my mouth. It's tasty. Actually something I enjoy. I go to take another bite. Enjoying the stillness around us. About half way in my meal, I see that my grandfather is glancing at me from across the table. I pick up my head and lock eyes with him. He smiles at me, sweetly, showing the wrinkles around his eyes, making them seem smaller. I smile back, feeling slightly weird-ed out from his strange behavior. I know he likes to see his grandchildren since he's been with us since we were babies, but this is just too much. I pay no mind and continue to eat. I'm nearly done and the clearing of my grandpa's throat gets me to look again. He has on another smile, only this one seems like some type of proud smile. Like he has something amazing to announce. I sit up straight, my ears perked to catch his every word. He has my attention, gladly.
“There's been something I want to show you Sayumi.” He speaks, in his soft, hushed voice “Something VERY important to give you. So be sure to take good care of this, ok?”
I automatically nod, inquisitive to what he has to hand me. He's never sounded so serious in giving me something before. It makes me wonder. I can feel my mom's eyes on me and to my grandfather's, switching back and forth. My grandpa's left hand that I didn't notice was underneath the table, rests next to his dish, with a velvet covered case. My eyes widen. He didn't buy me jewelry did he?! Wow. He's so caring. I always knew I was his favorite granddaughter. I mean, who could NOT find me cute? Pffh.
“Father, don't! We've spoke about this.”
This is what my mom was so worked up over? A piece of jewelry? That's a little stupid don't you think? I have plenty of rings and earrings in my room. She hasn't had a problem with it before. I stare at the indigo blue case, ambitious to the prize inside. It better be a golden bunny necklace. I've been meaning to get that, but I had to leave that time for a birthday party. And everyone knows how much I want it since I've ranted about it for days before. My grandpa ignores my mother's pleas and slides the box towards me. Yeah don't listen to her. Give it to me! I want to see what's inside already. Damn you for being so slow in your actions. Speed it up a little will ya?
“Once you put this on I'll explain how important the necklace is to me and soon to you.”
Oh, yay! It IS a necklace! One extra cute bunny necklace, coming right up! Not as cute as me, of course. I stretch my arm out, about to grab on to it with my fingers, but another hand beats me to it and snatches it, easily out of my grandpa's little wrinkly hands. HUH?! I glare up into my mother's eyes.
“You can't have this.”
“WHAT?!” I scream
My sister jolts beside me. I've screamed so loud you can hear the walls shake. I cross my arms over my chest. Stopping me from getting a pretty gift. That just isn't right! It should be illegal! It's MINE! Grandpa is giving it to ME not to YOU! I glare at her like I've just ate a bunch of lemons. Who does she think she is?! Yeah, so she's my mother, but can she for once stop being so motherly and let me have the damn thing already?!
“Why?!”
“Because I said so.” she snaps back
“Psh, some answer.” I grumble, under my breath
I sulk into my chicken, no longer hungry. She's spoiled my appetite, I hope she's happy! I push my plate away, showing her my displeasure. I get up from my chair without a word and walk out. Now I can't keep my mind off it! I need to know what it looks like. It must be so shinny...oh and expensive. I want it! I walk to the living room to catch up on some dramas since I don't feel like sitting in my room alone with nothing to do. I'll just end up thinking about the necklace some more. I flick on the TV and sit there to keep my mind busy. This is the most thinking I've ever done in one day! My head will start to hurt.
***
Watching dramas got dull real fast after about the second hour so I'm on my way to bed. I walk through the narrow halls all the way to my room and grab the golden handle to enter. That's when I see my mom's room open and she comes out to get ready for bed as well. That's when I get an idea. I feel myself beginning to smirk. My mom took the necklace from me so that means...she must have put it in her room. I can still get it back! Cute AND smart. I amaze myself sometimes. When she enters the bathroom I tip toe, silently to her door and walk in. I'm alone. My dad isn't home still I guess. Whatever. Ok, the necklace, the necklace, where could it be? Come on. My eyes scan the room, carefully hoping I can spot it through the pale yellow light. I squint to try and see better. Where are you little precious box? Show up so I can have you! Found it! I take it from the mini shelf next to my parents' draw. Ha! Can't hide stuff from ME. I'm too smart. He-he. I dash for the door and run to my room. I lock the door and lean against it. Smirking from my victory. There is no stopping me. I'm too fast. I lift the lid to get my first glance to what's in side. Tucked neatly into the black cushion is a thin black leather necklace, with a heart shape green gem, surrounded by white gold. Well this isn't exactly my ideal necklace. Where's the gold chain necklace with the cute little bunny in the middle with a pink bow on it's head? Some gift. I should just throw it away. Or maybe give it to Koharu to keep. I go to close it, then the gem in the center of it glows. Weird. I'm drawn to it's strange glow. It wouldn't hurt to try it on first before just giving it away. I take it out of it's container and walk to my mirror. I set the box on the draw and grab both sides of the necklace with two hands. I stare into the mirror as if in a daze and bring it towards my neck. This isn't such a bad necklace after all. The rough leather touches my skin and in an instant the necklace wraps it's self around my neck as if it has a mind of it's own. The two ends of it lock firmly around me and I let out a gasp in fear. I'm blinded quickly with a flash of bright light and strong wind starts blowing around me, sending my hair everywhere. AH! This is going to mess up my hair! I can't do anything to stop it or to protect my hair because of the light, so I stand there, with my hands over my eyes. Is this all coming from the necklace?! I feel something strong surge though me. That's when the light and the wind stops. I pull my arms down and stare at the heart shaped gem around me. What the HELL just happened?! What is this...a necklace from hell?! I gotta get this thing off me! I thread my fingers through thick hair, to the back of my neck, but when I get there I find that the necklace has no hook to take off. It was just there before?! How can it just go away like that?! I yank my hand away, startled.
“This isn't...I'm dreaming. It's all a dream. There's no way a necklace as hideous as this is stuck on my neck forever! It has to...come off!”
I grab it harshly and start pulling with all my strength, but nothing.
“Get off me you ugly thing!” I pull it again “Do you have any idea how many outfits you'll clash with?!”
I give up again and dart around my room for something to help me ditch it.
“Scissors, I need scissors.”
I open one of my dressers and find a pair of small scissors. I take them in my right hand, opening them before I direct it to the leather thing. I'll have to be careful so I won't cut myself. I sigh and hold my breath as I bring it in. Before it can reach just an inch a tiny bolt of lighting zaps at my hand, causing me to drop the scissors.
“Ouch!”
I hold my hand and stand there, freaking out.
“There's no way this is a dream. You can't feel pain in dreams!”
What do I do? Mom! Wait no...I can't tell her! Then she'll know I stole this from her room! Oh crap! If I can't take this off how can I hide it from her?! I'm dead either way! I start pulling at it furiously, hoping at one point it'll snap.
“Get...off...of...my neck!” I scream at the top of my lungs
There's a knock on my door and I jump again. I'm on edge. The door opens and I move my hair to try and cover the necklace.
“Michishige-san?” Aika questions
I can hear another pair of footsteps at the door. Koharu is in the door way too, I think. Uh oh.
“Are you ok, Sayu?” Koharu asks “We heard yelling.”
“Uh...I'm fine! Everything is just...perfect! Really, you two don't need to worry.” I assure
“What was the light earlier, Michishige-san?” Aika mentions
I gulp. Crap. How can I think my way out of this one?
“Light? WHAT light? Haha, you both must be more tired than you think.” I let out a nervous giggle
Just go away! My hands shake. Why aren't they leaving?!
“Are you sure?” Koharu whispers
I nod. “Of course! I'm just very tired. If you don't mind I would like to sleep now.”
I stretch my arms upward and fake a yawn, hoping they buy it. Stop standing in my damn doorway!
“Ok, good night Michishige-san.” Aika agrees
The door closes, putting me into darkness again and my two maids walk away. I let out the biggest sigh and bend over exhausted. I'm in so much shit right now! I run a hand through my hair. I eye the necklace, mocking me in the mirror. I glare. How am I going to hide this? I shake my head of any growing worries and get ready for bed. I doubt I'll sleep, but at least it's an excuse for now to not face my parents with this thing on my neck that just won't leave! I lay my head on the pillow and look at my wall, wide awake. Maybe I should go to grandpa and tell him about this? No, he'll never believe me. I don't even believe this! I'll just...keep it a secret. I don't know how, but I will! I give out one last exhale and close my eyes. Yeah...a secret.
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Oooooooooooh ho hoh ho hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...DEFINITELY interesting. :yep:
Why do I get the feeling that this is going to be something reminiscent of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie? :P
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Yay!!! New story :cow:
Tsk tsk that's what happens when you're sneaky XD
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Dang, another osam fic~ <3
yay. :shakeit:
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CHAPTER 2
The next morning I was reminded by this stupid thing around my neck that didn't want to come off when I stood in the mirror to do my morning routine. Which requires me looking in the mirror numerous times. It's just something I do to make sure I'm good enough to step out side for the world to see my beauty. But it looks like I won't have any of that because of the stupid choker around me. How am I going to walk around with it since it doesn't want to leave? I have plans today but I just might have to cancel them! I stare at my neck.
“Did I mention that I hate you?”
***
“Ok, I'm leaving mom! I'll see you in a few hours, bye!”
“Sayumi, aren't you going to eat breakfast first?”
She hurries out her room and I spin around when I get sight of her.
“Are you wearing a scarf?”
I knew she would say something. Quick, think fast!
“Uh...yes I just had to try this one on after I found it sitting somewhere in my closet.”
I turn around and smile at her. She looks transfixed on it, thinking. I gulp. I don't think she knows. That isn't possible! I made sure I left her room before she even saw me. How can she possibly know I have this piece of crap on me?! She lifts her hand up, aiming for my scarf to pull it down. I step back.
“I have to go, bye!” I shout
I run down the stairs and quickly to the door. I don't look back and run as much as my legs will let me. The door slams shut. I wipe invisible sweat on my forehead and lean into the door.
“That was close.”
“Sayumi?”
I'm flooded with panic again. My hand automatically goes to the scarf, protecting it from being revealed.
“Grandpa! W-what are you doing here?”
“I always come out here in the morning. I'm going to tend to my flowers of course.”
“You don't have to do that you know. We have gardeners.”
He looks down to his gardening tools, put inside a small basket into his hands. He looks back at me.
“It's alright, I enjoy doing some work around here since I have nothing else to do.” His eyes squint at my scarf and a tiny smile comes to his face.
A smile like he knows what I'm hiding. I shake. Another person who knows what happened to me?! Why won't everyone just leave me alone! I go down the stairs, looking for my waiting limo.
“Going somewhere with that? Isn't it a little too hot for a scarf?” He asks, his smile widening.
What do I say? Forget it I'm not going to say anything! I run to the black limo in the drive way and quickly dive inside. I don't know where to go, but a few hours out of this house will be nice. The door closes and the driver gets back into his seat, pulling the car out of the drive way, smoothly. Safe. Until I come back home that is.
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Being that we're in Tokyo I found something to do for hours. And that doesn't just include shopping. I watched a movie, saw this show that was playing, and other things. I even got me something nice to eat. It kept me busy the whole day. The limo pulls into the house and I notice that all the lights are off inside. That's expected since it's late. I'm sure everyone is asleep. Which means I'll be able to sneak into my room without a problem. I get out and stick my keys carefully inside the lock. The lock opens barely without a sound. I look around me in the dark to see if anyone is wandering around, but who would at this hour anyway? Seeing that the coast is clear, I hurry through the foyer up the stairs and easily to my room door. Yes! I open my door and run inside, shutting my door with a slam and lock it. Then I frantically tug at the scarf around my neck. I feel like I'm melting with this thing on me! It's so damn hot!
“You don't want to come off too?!”
This just isn't my day huh?! It's bad enough I have this choker permanently attached to me, but now this scarf?! I start pulling with all my might at the scarf trying to take it off in one pull. After a few tries the scarf finally comes off and I throw it to the floor. It doesn't travel too far since it's made of thin material. I start rubbing at my neck, trying to wipe the sweat away. I feel so much better. I let out a sigh of relief. Now if only I can take this necklace off too. I touch it with the tip of my finger, tracing my finger over the heart gem.
“Why won't you come off?” I whisper
“Because it doesn't want to.”
“AHHHH!”
The light on my draw clicks on. What is it with people sneaking behind me like that!? It's getting very annoying. I calm down and see the person who's in my room, watching me with a serious expression.
“Grandpa? W-what are you doing here?”
His eyes shift somewhere other than my face. It's hard to see what he's thinking or planning. He's been acting very odd lately ever since yesterday. I stand there, pinned down from his gaze.
“You've put on the necklace.”
I cover it with my hands and turn away.
“N-no I haven't! It...it just...”
At the corner of my eye I can see him smiling again, amused at my reaction and eager to hear my petite excuse. So I give up. He already knows and he isn't seeing things. He saw it around my neck. How can I hide that? Or lie about it? He stands up and I face the front, trying to see what he's going to do.
“Please don't tell mom, grandpa, please?!” I beg “I didn't mean to steal it out of her room. I was just curious! And then...I went to try it on, this light came from it and then the wind started blowing, messing up my hair! And...this might sound weird but after I put it on I can't take it off! It's stuck!”
I breathe after saying this in one long breath. My grandfather just stands there, watching me. No longer a smile on his face. Oh, he's mad at me isn't he? I knew it. I'm sorry! I'm really really sorry! I mean come on I'm even saying the word, and I don't normally say sorry ya know! It's a hard thing for me. I just want this thing off my neck so it won't be fused with me ever again. I've learned my lesson. I swear.
“Hm.”
That's all he can say?! That's all he's going to say?! What type of response is that?! I just admitted my wrong doing and a huge secret and all he can do is make some stupid sound? A little help on getting this off would be nice. He tucks his hands behind his back, still looking to my necklace. His forehead bunches together, meaning that he's thinking once again.
“I see.”
“What's going on grandpa?”
His droopy shaped eyes finally come to look at my face. He remains silent a while longer.
“I've chosen right or rather...guessed correctly.” He says to himself
Is he here in my room to talk to himself? Or is he going to tell me something I don't know?!
“Hello! I need an explanation here!” I shout
“Sayumi, there's something I need to tell you. It involves that necklace.” He pauses
Well I'm listening! My fingers fidget at my sides, tapping against my thighs, skittish to what I'm about to hear.
“Well...what about it already?!”
“Yes, well Sayumi, that necklace has been in this family for years. It was handed down to many people, including my father. Which later was given to me. You see it has great value.”
So he means I can sell this for big bucks?
“How does that help me understand why it won't come off my neck already?!”
He smiles, for a second and goes back into this serious face. His look captivates me to listen on.
“Well that's simple you see, the necklace has powers. It first takes the form of any jewelry depending on the fighter. I shifted into an amulet when I was younger. And the power it has is the kind that will help you fight evil. But not anyone can just wear it. The necklace chooses who gets to wear it and obviously it wants you to be the next fighter in the Michishige household.”
Wait a mintue...
“I have to fight evil?! What type of evil?”
“Why, demons of course.”
“WHAT?!”
“Keep your voice down Sayumi. You don't want to wake your mother do you?”
I try to relax, but how can I?! I just have been told I have to fight supernatural beings! There is no way that's true! Demons are just all made up! He's letting his age get to him. I'm not doing that. I CAN'T do it! I start pulling at the necklace again, not caring if it won't move. I just want it off soon. Because of it, it's changing my life! I didn't ask for this thing to wrap around my neck like some type of snake!
“It won't come off.” My grandpa says “Once it has chosen it's new owner, it'll never come off. Until your time is up.”
I stop pulling, looking at my elderly family member in disbelief. So...I'm STUCK like this?! This is bad. So very, very, bad!
“When will it come off?!”
My grandpa shrugs. “It can be years. Only the necklace knows. It tells when your time is up. Until then it'll help you fight the evil spirits that roam around here. Your job is to guard the southern gate from evil. There are others who are to protect the north. Your necklace will assist you to all your needs in battle.” He puts a finger to his chin, pondering. “Though I should probably train you so you'll have a better start with fighting. Or maybe I should teach you magic. No...I think I'll have your servants teach you instead.”
“My...servants?” I raise a brow in his direction
“Every gatekeeper has to have a servant. You will be having two. Come to my room tomorrow morning.” He heads for the door
“But grandpa, who are my servants?”
As if I don't have enough here at home. What's so special about these two. What are they gonna do, take my coat off for me before I fight? Or hold my shoes. Can't they take this thing off me and fight evil for me instead? That would be a great favor!
“You will know tomorrow. Good night Sayumi.”
He leaves my room and I stand there, trying to let everything sink in. I never wanted this. I didn't ask for it! For once I'm getting something I DON'T want. Why me? Why not my sister?! I can't fight. I can barely run or jump an inch off the ground. What makes this brainless piece of jewelry think I can fend for myself? Let alone for thousands even millions of people?! I can never do that. I'm dead where I stand! But grandpa seems to think I can do it. I get ready for bed again, though I doubt I'll get sleep. All this poor sleep will cause bags on my perfect face! Ahh, stupid necklace, see what you're doing to me?! I get into bed, staring at the ceiling and hoping to catch some sleep. I wonder who my servants are. I sigh and close my eyes, forcing myself to doze off into a troublesome slumber.
***
I got up extra early the following morning. I just couldn't wait. I had to know who these people are and I had to know more about my current change of fate. I went through my morning routine, quickly and hurried to my grandpa's room, remembering how I still have the necklace on me. If my mother sees it she'll have the biggest fit ever. It's just best that I try to keep away from her at all times. Until I can find a way to hide the necklace better. I reach the door with out a problem and go to knock before entering.
“Come in Sayumi. It's open.” My grandfather's voice encourages
I push the door aside and walk inside. My grandpa is standing next to his bird cage, putting in new feed for his pet to enjoy. The small rounded bird tweets happily behind it's bared cage. Flapping down to to the bottom to collect the seeds. He puts the box of bird food down to a table and turns around.
“Good morning Sayumi.” He cheers
“Good morning grandpa.” I bow my head, slightly.
“Take a seat.” He motions to the desk in his room. I sit down “I suppose you want to just get to it and know who your servants are, correct?”
I nod. He smiles, warmly at me.
“Ok. Aika, Koharu, would you come here please?”
Huh? What do THEY have to do with any of this?! I turn my head to the door just as it opens and they both walk in, instantly ready to take orders. They both seem extra serious. I've never seen them like this before. Their eyes flash how determine they are, but determined to what? My grandpa smiles at them, leading them to me with a sincere smile. I'm surrounded by all three of them.
“Sayumi, these are your two servants.”
I nearly have a heart attack.
“WHAT THE HELL?!”
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Ooooh! A Sayu fic! A Sayu fic! :heart:
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Oh I love Sayu~~ XD She's awesome! And I'm definitely interested in this story. I'd love to see Sayu fight all the uncute evil! :heart: Oh and KohaAika as servants= :lol:
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CHAPTER 2
I KNEW IT! SAYU THE DEMON SLAYER!!! :rockon:
Aika and Koharu can be like Giles! XD XD XD
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CHAPTER 3
“Are you kidding me?! Grandpa these two can't be my servants!”
My grandpa raises a brow, amused. His hands tucked behind his back again. “And why not?”
“There's no way they can help me! They're way younger than me! I have a better chance fighting by myself.” I state
I stand up, trying to make a point. My grandfather is not shaken. The amusing expression still remains. Is he even listening to me?! I turn from him and to the girls in front of me. I snort. They're too young. There's no way they can fight. Sure Koharu's the tallest one of the three girls, but height doesn't get you to win a fight all the time. You need wits. Skill and experience. I may not have experience in fighting or ok, skills, but I am smart if I don't say so myself. I can gain the rest of the things I lack. I can adapt. How bad can guarding the gate be anyway?
“Sayumi, I can assure you these two are suitable to be your servant. They were trained before you were going to be chosen.”
I fold my arms and pout. “There's no way they're teaching me anything! I should be teaching them instead!”
“Sayumi this is your duty and you'll need as much help as you can get. These two are perfect. They are staying. They can not leave.”
He's ignoring me! He's ignoring his favorite granddaughter! How can someone do that. Do that to ME Michishige Sayumi, cutest girl ever that gets everything she wants! I don't like my grandpa anymore. He's making me upset and I hate being upset.
“Now, you'll need to get as much training as you can. Aika and Koharu will help you with that. They're more able-bodied to teach you physically. I'm much too old to do it now.” He lets out a bashful chuckle
“We'll do our very best, Michishige-san.” Aika agrees with him
“You see Sayumi, they can give you information if you face a demon that's much stronger than you are and if they need to be killed in a specific manner. They'll follow you everywhere. You can trust them.”
I watch him start to pace. His head down while he rambles. He's going into story mode again. This is going to be long isn't it? I stand there still with a visible frown.
“Some demons are spirits so you can't attack them physically. Then there are magical demons with a solid form. You must watch out for those. When you kill a demon you have to send their souls back to hell. It is quite easy.”
I sigh. This is going to be long alright. There's no stopping him when he's in that mode. I've tried many times before. It's over when he wants it to be. I hate that. I could be somewhere like a spa relaxing from the wild events two days ago. I could use a massage.
***
How can grandpa just bring me into this thing? He never asked if I wanted to be apart of it. He didn't even warn me! And then he just pushes me into this cross fire and expects me to save poor people in need or to fight those scary evil demons! There's no way I'm gonna do that! I'm not agreeing to this one bit. I hate this. And I don't like that I have to do something I don't want. The talk about killing demons went for hours. I'm not sure if it'll be useful. It's just too much to remember or handle. I rest my head on to my knees, sitting on to the stone flooring of the balcony. The sun is setting and the air is growing colder, but it doesn't bother me. I need some fresh air. I can't go anywhere. I'm afraid I'll end up meeting some nasty demon. It'll mess up my fun time. This stupid fate and necklace have bounded me in my own home. It's my retarded curse. I hug my knees and squeeze my hands together in a lock. I'll have to hide this from mom and any one else who wants to be my friend. Only grandpa is to know about this. Well him and my two young servants who I still think aren't fit enough to aid me. But if grandpa is sure about it then I have no choice but to have them stick around. He's quite stern when he wants to be. I fight against another chill from the cold breeze against me.
“Sayu?”
I don't turn around. My direction is faced on the sight in front of me. Which isn't much since the poles making the railing of the balcony block my view, but through the space the poles make I can see a small shaft of light. And the sky is filled with various hues of pink, orange, red, and blue. The curtain to the balcony in my room is pushed back and someone steps through, joining me on the ground. They sit next to me. Their eye contact fixed on me instead of the pretty skylight.
“What is it Koharu?” I snap
She becomes timid, sensing my defensive behavior. I turn to her when the silence is too long. I can't tell if she's thinking or just scared to speak to me. It could be both. She opens her mouth and breathes in shortly.
“It'll be ok.”
She presses her lips together, stopping for only a moment. I watch her, realizing that she had come this way to try and comfort me. I've never had anyone do that to me, not even my mother. My grandfather has before, but I was only a child then. I'm nineteen now and it seems that the older I become the more I get the impression that I'm on my own. No one comes to see if I'm alright. They just assume I am.
“I know how this is hard on you. How you have this huge responsibility on your shoulders, but I know that you can do it.” Her hand is put on my shoulder and she looks at me with a very caring look. “And I promise that as long as I continue to be your servant, I'll do my very best to help you and protect you! I promise Mishichige-san!”
I feel the corners of my mouth turn upward, into a true smile. I've never had anyone said anything remotely close to what Koharu said. I don't know what to do or say. She smiles back at me, meaning every previous word and her emotions towards me are true. She wants to be by my side. She wants to help me and guide me. She may be young but she is willing to risk her life for my own and Aika will do the same. They must be scared just like me. I bet they hate this as much as I do too. They're much more mature about this situation than I am. Ah that may be true, but that's because they were exposed to this stuff before I was. I grew up all my life not even hearing about this necklace until about what...a day ago? Two days ago? I can't remember. They got a head start. I didn't.
“Thank you.” I whisper
She nods, her smile still in tact. She gets up, making her way back inside to exit. I hear her footsteps in my room and the sound of my door opening, then closing. And I'm left alone again. I turn back to the front, seeing that night is near. And it has gotten colder. I can see the goosebumps on my skin, slowly surfacing. What am I going to do? I'm no fighter. And I'm not a skillful thinker. I'm not street smart either and I can't rely on my servants to always save me or the necklace. There will be times when I'm alone. Where I'll meet my match and be near death. I'll be defenseless at one point. But if I abandon my fate then people will die and demons will roam free. I still can't get it though. Why me? Sure I'm amazing and the perfect girl all men would want, that's a given. But why this fate? Couldn't it have been someone else?
***
“Sayumi.”
Huh? I open my tired eyes just an inch and squint through the dark to make out the figure standing above me. There's three of them.
“Sayumi, come quickly.”
“Grandpa? What is it?”
I sit up and rub the sleep from my eyes. I see that Aika and Koharu are with him as well. I glance to my bunny clock. I frown. Are they crazy?! Training can be another damn time. I need my beauty sleep! I don't care if humanity needs me. If this face isn't perfect then I'm not leaving my house! They can whine all they want.
“Grandpa it's three o'clock in the morning!”
“Change your clothes. You're needed downstairs immediately.” My grandfather demands
I sit at the edge of the bed, alarmed.
“Why, what's wrong?”
“You will see once we get there. Meet us out your room when you're done.”
He takes Aika and Koharu out the door with him and leaves. What is the big deal? And at this time? My grandpa is getting more annoying by the second. I don't waste time however and put on a jacket over my pajamas with a pair of sneakers. I meet them out in front of my door and they quickly take me out to the back of the mansion. I look around the backyard to see if I can find what's causing such a disturbance with my grandpa. I can't see a thing so far. Maybe he's becoming paranoid too besides just crazy. They take me further into the yard, all the way to my grandpa's gardening spot. Is this over some stupid flower he's missing? I swear if it is I'm going to kill him! We stop a few feet from the flowers and I still haven't seen anything that's worth getting bitter over.
“Grandpa I don't see why...”
“Look, over there.” He points in front of us
I follow his hand and fall backwards to my butt in fear. I can not believe my eyes. Dear lord!
“WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!”
“Keep your voice down Michishige-san. It'll hear us.” Aika says
I'm surprised it hasn't already. God it's so ugly! Koharu helps me back up and I pat away any dirt that would have gotten on my butt. I still can't believe this. I watch it half amused, half repulsed.
“What...IS it grandpa?”
“That's a demon Sayumi.”
“This one is so small. And...jiggly.” I comment, watching it intensely. “It's almost like jell-o that's gone terribly wrong.”
The demon is short and stumpy and see through. Like gel or some type of gooey material. It's body jiggles each time it moves. And it's taken a liking to eating and destroying my grandpa's flowers. It lets out a bunch of high pitched cackles and growls. It's so hideous!
“What am I going to do?!” I choke
“You're going to have to kill it Sayumi.”
“EH?!” I jerk my head in his direction “I can't fight that! Do you see how horrible it is?! It's so fat and...and...ugh. I can't even think of any other words!”
They look at me unmoved by my explanation. The chubby jelly monster hears me and lets out a snort of rage, then turns around. Finally noticing me. Oh no. I can't fight this thing. I don't even know how! It's eyes glow red and sharp needle like teeth are shown. It lets out a hiss, warning me.
“What happen to me being trained first!?”
“If this demon isn't stopped it'll continue to ruin my flowers and anything else around this house. This will also make excellent training for you.” My grandpa tells me
“You're just saying that stuff because you're mad that it ate all your flowers!”
The see-through blob snarls and charges towards me, at top speed.
“UWAH!” I start running around like some little girl with the blob jumping after me, close on my trail. “Ahh, grandpa! Do something!”
I look behind me and that thing is STILL chasing me! Why won't it stopppp?! I can't run for long. It'll get me in no time. I'm bad at this physical stuff!
“Stop chasing me you horrendous blob!”
That gets it angry because it starts growling at me constantly. Why aren't they helping me?!
“Sayumi, kill it quickly.” Grandpa yells
“How do I do that?!”
“Use your necklace Michishige-san! Summon a sword.” Aika suggests
“You can do it Sayu!” Koharu cheers
Summon my sword? I can do that? How? Uh...well...here I go.
“S-sword!” I lift my hand in the air expecting it to just fall from the sky and into my hand.
I close my eyes waiting for it to land. Probably even stab my hand since it's falling so high from the sky , tumbling. There's a flash of light and I stand stiff, waiting. Please don't cut my hand off! The light is bright and blinding but it's quick. Something cold and heavy touches my palm and I close it so that it won't leave my hand. I...did it? I summoned a sword? I bring my arm down to my face and frown.
“This isn't a sword! What am I supposed to do with this knife?!”
So much for my powers. This thing is to small! I don't even know how to use it. Ok, so I don't know how to use a sword either, but still! A sword is better. It's bigger and longer.
“Sayumi, I know you can do it. Now quickly kill it!” My grandpa orders
I stare back at the bouncing blob and it charges at me. I start running again on instinct. I run back and forth while be watched like this is some tennis match. What am I doing? I'm supposed to be fearless and showing that THING who's boss! I got to get it together! It's just a stupid little jell-o thing. With scary eyes and teeth that look like it'll have me for dinner! Stop being so afraid! I stop running, spin around and it then decides to spit out this thick blue goo at my feet.
“Not my shoes! You little piece of shit! I like these sneakers!”
Well...I guess it isn't really all that bad since I don't wear the same pair of sneakers twice. But this still is so gross! Couldn't grandpa have warned me about this? Damn thing. I'm SO glad I'm going to kill you.
“Sayu, you can worry about your sneakers later! Just kill it already.” Koharu yells at me
She's right. This damn bastard has to die already! No more running around like some little girl. I GOT to do this! With my knife, I wield it high above my head and jab it down. It hits right on the target, which amazes me and sinks into it's cold jell-o like skin. I smile, feeling rather accomplished.
“I did it! I killed him!”
I let go of the knife and stand there, triumph. The thing still makes weird noises and the knife inside him starts to move. What is it doing? I watch in fear. The knife is sinking deeper inside it's stomach until the whole thing is consumed inside it, just floating there. The blade stars to melt inside it. Is he...eating the thing?! How is that possible? Didn't I kill it?!
“EH?!”
The knife quickly starts to disappear, turning into liquid. What do I do. What do I do?! I can't even kill the thing with a little weapon how can I do it with anything else?! I'm scared again. I think running around like a chicken without a head seems like the most solid plan.
“Sayumi! Physical attacks are useless. Use magic.” My grandpa advises.
“Magic? But I don't know any magic!”
He gives me a soft smile, believing in me. Uh...I put my hand out by the side. This is my last try. Here goes nothing.
“Lightening blade!”
I'm not sure if there is even such a weapon. I guess we'll find out. A long strip of white light shines from my hand and I stand there, stunned. It's a real sword?! The glowing stops and I'm faced with a long, slightly curved sword. It's thin and shinny at the blade. Tiny charges of lighting emit from it on all sides, except for the handle. Wow.
“I did it! Grandpa did you see that?! I did it!”
“You can gloat later Sayumi.” He briskly says, his eyes focusing on the demon to the ground
“Right!”
I grip my blade and pick it up then aim. It bounces towards me, ready to attack again. I press my lips together and concentrate. This sword better do something. I throw the weapon down, diagonally. A giant bolt of lighting strikes out, slicing the thing clean in two. It lets out this strange cry and then slowly starts to melt into the dirt. There are no traces left behind, hinting that a demon ever stood here before, except maybe the flowers. But we can always lie and say it was a stray dog. I breath out, slowly.
“I did it. I did it!” I spin around to my friends and grandfather. “I killed it!”
My grandpa comes over and takes me by the arm, bringing me back to the house. Aika and Koharu are close behind. That was scary. My whole body is shaking, uncontrollably.
“How did I do grandpa?”
I can see him smiling, slightly. His dark eyes still in front of him.
“You need a lot of work, but you did what you were told. That is very good Sayumi.” We walk inside to the foyer of the mansion. “You just get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning.”
“Goodnight Sayu.” Koharu said
I smile, letting out a yawn and realize how tired I really am. All this excitement has worn me out. I think I'll sleep my excitement off. Yeah...that's a good idea.
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CHAPTER 3
“Not my shoes! You little piece of shit! I like these sneakers!”
Well...I guess it isn't really all that bad since I don't wear the same pair of sneakers twice. But this still is so gross! Couldn't grandpa have warned me about this? Damn thing. I'm SO glad I'm going to kill you.
“Sayu, you can worry about your sneakers later! Just kill it already.” Koharu yells at me
lol..she did like her sneakers... :lol:
is ok sayu..i will buy another pair for you~ :)
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That was wicked!!! XD GJ Sayu!!!! It may have took you a while but you finally killed it! :P
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ICE FLAN!!! :P
And Sayu killed it!
With her lightning blade! :w00t:
too osam!
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CHAPTER 3
Oh fuck, Lightening Blade is awesome! :rockon:
See Sayu? You CAN do it.
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All you need is the proper motivation (like losing your shoes). :P
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CHAPTER 4
I woke up to my cell phone going off on to my nightstand. Just what I don't need for this morning. Why won't my friends leave me alone for today! I pull the sheets back and pick up my phone. I read the screen before answering.
“What is it Aki?!”
“Sayu, have you forgotten the shopping we're supposed to do today?”
I lie in bed, trying to remember what she just claimed. I can't think of anything. I'm too tired to think and my mind is still fresh with that giant puddle pudding monster that was out to eat me. I hope to never see that hideous thing's face again. I run a hand down my face to try and shake the sleep from me.
“Hello, Sayu, are you listening?” Aki snaps “Don't tell me you've forgotten our day out. You're supposed to help me pick shoes for the party I'm going to in two days.”
“Oh right, I remember now!” I sit up, glancing at the time next to me.
We can still go out. It's still early. I'll just have to be ready in about an hour and run out of the house before my mom seems me. I can do it. I get out of bed.
“I'll see you at my house in an hour and a half.”
“Ok great. See you then.”
Aki hangs up and I put my phone down. I'll need to find an outfit that will blend well with this stupid necklace. This thing is becoming my hugest enemy. Too bad I can't kill it rather than those nasty demons. I would be doing myself a favor if I could do such a thing. I better get ready.
***
“Oh there you are Sayumi.”
Oh crap...it's mom! I stand tense.
“Are you going somewhere?”
“Yeah I'm going shoe shopping.” I reply
“Oh ok. Hey, did you see what happened to the backyard?”
Damn it! Don't ask me anything! I know nothing! NOTHING!
“No, I-I haven't seen it.”
“Well something went and ruined your grandfather's flowers. It also damaged the rest if the yard. Do you know who did it?”
“Uh....a dog?”
“Hmm...it's possible. Well I'm going to get the gardener to fix the grass. I'm sure your grandfather will take care of the flowers.”
She walks away and I breathe out, relaxed. I'm safe.
“Sayumi, good morning. Sleep well?”
Or maybe I'm not. I turn around, facing my grandpa. He smiles at me. Aika and Koharu are behind him. These three won't leave me alone will they?! What do they want from me this time? I put my hands on my waist, furious.
“Is there something you need grandpa?” I sneer
“I think today is the perfect time for training. Now if you would be so kind as to follow me.” He says
Are you kidding me?! No. Absolutely not!
“I can't do it today! I have somewhere to be!”
“Sayu, the training will help you learn to control your powers.” Koharu cuts in
“Look, I just can't. Alright? I'm doing something with a friend. We'll do this another time. Ok, bye!”
I run away down the stairs before they can tell me anything else to try and give me a guilt trip. I'm only staying out for a few hours. I don't see the big deal. I open the front door to the foyer and see the limo out front waiting for me. I smile. Yes, no training for Sayu today! I win! The driver opens the door and I get inside. Aki sits at the end of the limo welcoming me.
“Hi, Aki!”
I've never been so happy to see her. And I'm normally not. The car drives away from my house and I sit back into the seats.
“Hey that's a nice necklace. Where did you get it?” Aki goes out to touch it
A tiny bolt of lighting zaps at her fingers.
“Ow! Did it just shock me?!”
“Huh? That's no possible. I didn't see anything.” I lie
What is wrong with this thing?! Is it attacking everything? Gratefully, Aki isn't all that bright and easily believes me. So I don't have to worry explaining myself anymore. She's so slow.
***
“Sayu?”
I turn around to my friend. Great, I was daydreaming this whole time and about the same thing. Last night's attack. I though this day out would help, but it makes it worse! I've come to realize that I did such a HORRIBLE job. It's embarrassing. I still can't believe the necklace still chose me after the way I fought that demon in the backyard. Can't it see I'm not cut out for this stuff?! Not to mention it's cutting back my shopping time with my friends. I had to run out of the house today just to go shoe shopping with Aki. But even though I left I still keep thinking about last night and more importantly, what my future has in store for me. There's so many questions and fears, one of them being...what if I die? That's a scary thought all alone by it's self! I don't want to think about it anymore. I toss Aki a fake smile and look at her.
“Did you hear me?”
My brows go up in confusion. Damn, I was so lost in thought, I didn't hear a single word. Now I'll have to listen to her ranting or scolding me to pay attention more often. I'm really not in the mood for that. She gives me a disappointing glare.
“I said I'm going into this shop. I saw a cute pair of shoes I want to try on. You can look around too. We'll meet back here in about an hour.”
“Ok, no problem.” I agree
She smiles, happy with my quick response and we break apart. She walks into the small shop and I squeeze my way through the crowd to find a store to enter. It's crowded today more than usual. I push my way through the crowd while at the same time trying to find a store to settle in. These poor people need to get out of my way! Can't they see I have something important to do?! There is a pair of earrings calling my name!
“Hey! Come back here!”
I turn around behind me, but it's too late to move. A man running at top speed jams right into me, sending me falling to the ground with my purse scattered out of my hand. The cop chasing him, zips by ignoring the fact that the person he is pursuing knocked me over. I stare at them and get to my feet, cleaning my skirt and jacket. Idiots! If they messed up my jacket I will kill them! Now where is my purse? I look around the floor for the small thing, but it's kind of hard to do that with people walk everywhere like rats trying to get somewhere.
“Damn you people. Move so I can find my purse!”
They don't even care what I say. They just keep walking. How rude! Where is my purse. Through the legs that walk around me I can see my purse set off to the side near an alley entrance. I rush to get to it before someone else does. I bend down and meet hands with someone else who went to pick it up at the same time as me. I pull my hand back and look up to see who this stranger is. I meet eyes with a beautiful girl. Her eyes are soft and welcoming and her smile is sweet and loving. I stand there, lost. Wow...she's...pretty. The color of her eyes are honey brown and she has such nice plush lips. Did I just think that? She takes my purse and points it in my direction. She tucks a piece of wavy brown hair behind her ear.
“I think this belongs to you.”
Even her voice sounds beautiful. I feel my knees shake. My face turns hot. I gulp and grab my purse. She lets it go when she sees my grip on the accessory is firm. I take it and put it on to my side, my eyes still on her. Who is this person? The intense stare in her light brown eyes have me nailed to the ground. She puts a hand to my arm and I feel like I'm about to melt. What is wrong with me?! It's just some stupid town girl that probably came out to buy the pair of earrings I'm about to get! And did I just let a poor person touch me?! I quickly give her a once over. She doesn't look poor. Her clothes are cute. Maybe she's middle class? Her clothes are decent and fashionable. She has some nice shoes. Her hair is put into a lose ponytail. And...she's into nail art. Nice.
“You took quite a fall. Are you ok?”
My face gets really hot again. Am I getting heat stroke? I take a step back, breaking the contact she put on me with her hand just resting on my upper arm. This is so embarrassing. For once someone has left me speechless by just their appearance. Usually I'M the one doing that to all the boys that approach me. How can she do that to me? Who IS this girl? I feel that...I should know her. That I have some type of bond or history with her? That last bit is impossible. I have no memory whatsoever being around her. But then again I can't even remember what I had for breakfast this morning since I'm always in a rush to go somewhere. She flashes me another cute smile and I feel myself about to swoon. This is strange. Her eyes shift to my neck. She must be looking at my necklace. I put a hand to the gem, grazing it with the tips of my fingers. The look she's giving, it's as if she's seen it before. Or she knows what it really is. That can't be right. Only my grandpa knows about this. How can she know about it if she's never seen my necklace or had it before? Her eyes focus back on to me and I'm pinned down again with that stare. It's stern yet...alluring.
“That's a very nice necklace.” Her hand goes out to touch it
She can't do that. It'll shock her! “Wait don't,”
She runs her finger along the leather and to the gem. It didn't shock her? How is that possible? I guess it only shoots lighting out when it's going to be ripped off? I'm just glad it decided to be nice. Or else I would have to explain the reason why it just zapped her. I don't think I can work around that with her. She's much smarter than Aki. Her finger touches my bare skin. I gasps.
“Where did you get it?”
“Uh...my grandfather gave it to me.” I stutter
What am I doing? I shouldn't be telling her these things. She's a stranger! What if she's a demon out to get me?! Well she makes one discreet and charming demon. Wait...what?
“It looks very old. Yet it's in very good condition.”
“Yeah, my grandpa took good care of it before he gave it to me.”
She glances down to the watch on her wrist and back at me. “Well, I hate to cut this short, but I've gotta go. Maybe I'll see you another time.”
I'm too lost to speak another word. She waves a friendly goodbye and dashes off. I watch her slowly disappear into the packed crowd, until I can't see her confident walk or her bouncy wavy hair, taunting me. Damn it. I didn't get her name! Now I'll never be able to see her again, but she sounds so sure that we will. Now I can't stop thinking about HER instead of this damn crap around my neck. She's a nobody! But if she is...then why do I want to see her again so badly?
“Sayu! Hello are you with me!?”
I turn my head around, startled. Aki looks at me, angrier than ever. The hour's over? I notice the bags in her hands. I guess she made an easy decision. That's rare. She's usually longer.
“You've been doing this a lot. Maybe you shouldn't have went shopping today.”
She hates how the attention is never on her. I swear...why is she my friend again? Besides the fact that she's rich. I really don't think there is any other reason. I won't go shopping with her again. Ever!
“Are you ready to go?” I ask
“Yeah.”
We start walking down the block to where the limo is waiting. I didn't get those cute earrings today, but I did find something much better. I doubt I'll see her again though. Now if only I can keep my mind off her.
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who is that girl???
i guess she is someone who
wants to steal the necklace....
becareful sayu!!
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CHAPTER 4
Enter: the mysterious babe. :twothumbs
I'm betting that it's either Aichan or Eri. :D
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Plush lips + nail art = GAKI-SAN!!! GakiShige...? :o Interesting...
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*Sends more GakiShige beams* (~ò_ó)~~~~~~
Forgive me TakaGaki!
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I loved Sayu freaking out when she encountered her mom. :lol: Hmmm, new girl, huh? I'm thinking Gaki~ It was the nail art. :D
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wavy brown hair
Risa.?.
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CHAPTER 5
I went to see grandpa the next day. I just had to. Thinking about that girl was becoming too much. I needed to clear up these questions. the girl was bugging me. I have to find something about her. And I get the feeling that my grandfather will know. If I can find him that is. He's nowhere to be seen. I've checked his room. The kitchen. And the living room. Where else can he be? He's never around the other two floors. He stays mainly on the first one. Maybe he's out back repairing his garden. I'll go check there. Through the glass door, leading to the backyard I can see him, working quietly into the soil from the open door way. I walk through and start to approach him, thinking on how I would ask him the question I've been pondering for some time. I step on to the grass, hesitating to move or speak. His back is still towards me, attending furiously on his flowers.
“What is it Sayumi?”
“H-how did you know I was there?”
He stops humming some old song I don't know and looks over his shoulder.
“My sense are still strong. Though my sight might be fading a bit.” He admits
He wipes the dirt off his hands and stands up. His gardening tools are left to the side for a split second. Maybe I shouldn't ask him. I notice he's looking at me and I smile, bashfully. He has on a caring expression, waiting for me to speak at my own time.
“Uh...grandpa, there's...can I ask you something?”
“Of course you can.”
“Uh...I've been wondering. Remember how you said there's a south gate. Well...isn't there a north gate or even a west one?”
“Yes there is, but that isn't your concern. You're job is to guard the south gate. Why are you curious suddenly?”
I fidget for a second. “Well...you see I met this girl yesterday and...I,” He looks to me curiously. Should I say it? I will “It felt like...I knew her.”
He puts a hand to his white beard, thinking. “Was there anything strange about her? A necklace perhaps? A ring?”
I try to remember back for a second, but my memory has failed me. I come up empty handed. I shake my head. It isn't my fault I don't look at those lower than me. They're not worth my time, but this girl...there's something there. I can't say what it is, but I want to know her.
“None at all. She had nice nails, but I don't think that helps.” I scratch the back of my head, upset
“You have nothing to worry about. But if you do so happen to meet up with another gatekeeper it is best that you stay away from them.”
He sounds so scary the way he said it. He makes it sound like something bad will happen to me. What could go wrong? The person is like me so that means we can help each other! The more the better right? We could use all the help we can get.
“What should happen if we do meet grandpa?”
“Only trouble and death can come if you two come across each other. It just best that you get far away from your opposite as possible. Promise me that Sayumi.”
I've never seen him so serious. It's kind of scary. I stare back at him and nod, giving in to his demand.
“I promise grandpa.”
He smiles, pleased. His normal lighter face is put back on. If all this can happened then I guess it is best that I forget that girl. But when we met nothing bad happened. No one even died. Everything was perfectly fine. Then she can't be the northern gatekeeper. She's just a normal person. Who isn't as rich as me, but has nice clothing. It's safe to be around her I think.
“Thank you grandpa. I'll see you later.”
I go back in the house. My head filled with other options and questions. Some have been answered others have only sparked my curiosity, filled me with assumptions and ever growing questions. I'm not sure if I should listen or if any of this is true. I'm not even that sure if the girl I've seen yesterday is the same like me. She was just too normal. Too...boring. Well maybe not boring. She sure had something about her that makes me like her. I'm drawn to her. She's very attractive I can't lie about that. I guess the only way I can know is if I go looking for her myself. And I get the feeling that she's still near by.
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I didn't look for her the next day. I wanted to, but I felt that maybe it's best I don't try. But if my gut feeling does not fail me then I will for sure meet her again. Probably when I go out shopping next time. Which just might be soon, but not today. Today my grandpa wanted me up early to show me something that was related to my training. I have no idea what it is, but he expects me to meet him. How can I do that if he's nowhere to be seen, again! He just disappears a lot. I hate that. How can someone so old move that swiftly around a three story mansion?! That man never ceases to amaze me.
“Sayu?”
I see Aika and Koharu down the hall. Maybe they'll know where grandpa is.
“Are you looking for you grandfather?” Aika questions “He's in the basement.”
“The basement?”
They nod and walk with me to the room. Of all the places my grandpa is there? That place is scary and packed with a lot of things my parents don't want anymore. Why would he be there? He has nothing down there. I open the basement door and notice the light that's on. I carefully walk down the steep stairwell. At the bottom I feel the cold draft and shiver. In the middle of the room, light by the pale yellow light of the over head bulb, I see my grandpa, standing there. I take a look of my surroundings and notice that the room is empty and filled with many books. What is a basement doing filled with books and jars? Shouldn't this room be packed with things my parents no longer want? Yet it's fairly empty and enough room for people to easily walk around. I join my grandpa, still not having a clue was to why this basement isn't how it should be. Aika and Koharu come close behind me in silence. They're not effected by the strange place my grandpa chose to meet me.
“Good morning Sayumi. I'm glad you came. You remembered.” He smiles at
I'm not in the mood for his kindness. I demand he tells me why I'm here in a place like this when I can be somewhere less creepy and cold. He turns away from me and walks over to a table that's littered with various books. What are these doing here? I hope he has no intention of making me READ them. Pfh. Ridiculous. I've never read a book and I never intend to. I don't need them.
“Grandpa why am I here?”
He looks over a book, brushing his fingers over the yellow pages and flipping through the book briefly. His small eyes come back to me, no longer interested in the books before him.
“This is where you'll be training. That is why.”
“Huh?”
Training this soon?!
“Everything you need for fighting demons is here. Books, potions, weapons, they're all here.”
“So...does that mean you want me to train right now?” I question
“Well, yes.” He chuckles, finding my question absurd to ask
“I don't want to! I don't even need it.” I whine
I'll do and say just about anything to get out of physical training. I hate it. I'm no good at it. What makes him think I'm good at this crap? I can't even swap away a fly. He motions his hands to the weapons around him. I shake my head and cross my arms. I'm not doing this.
“If you do not want to train then maybe some studying will help you. Let's start with this book.” He picks up a book with a black leather cover and points it towards me.
He's not going to let me win is he? And I get the feeling he wont' let me leave this basement without coming out with some sort of knowledge about my fate. I hate this. I always win! Why can't he just let me win and be some normal girl rather than this girl that has to fight all these evil spirits. Are they even real?! I don't see them anywhere. All I've seen is a demon, but spirits are a no go. He's just making them up probably to scare me. He's a sick man. I look at him, still holding the book out to me. He won't give up. I think this is where I get my stubbornness. I groan out and stomp my way over, taking the book into my hands. He smiles. I glare, not liking the defeat I just showed.
“We'll start at page one.”
I flip open the book and read the lettering printed neatly to the pages. It comes with a picture too. I scan down to the picture, seeing that it's the most interesting than the context inside. Ah that demon he...what the hell is this?! Does every demon have a...I don't even want to think about it! At least now I know all demons don't just have horns and a tail. That scares me. This is torture! Maybe I should have stuck to physical training! I cringe as I read the letters describing more than the picture can. I let out a sigh. This is going to be long. This is going to be so boring!
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I like Sayu fic and other fic of H!P
and I think this fic is great
Your a good writer
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ush~another update~
who is tht girl~~~ i want to know~~~~
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CHAPTER 5
Sooooooooooooooo...the gatekeepers don't get along for some reason? Some sort of rivalry perhaps?
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Hmm, now this chapter (or at least the first part of it :P ) rises a great deal of questions for me~ :lol: Sayu just makes me crack up, her lack of motivation for training/studying. XD
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CHAPTER 6
“Ugh. Grandpa what are we doing here?!” I yell “My legs hurt!”
Why did he have to bring me out here to train? And make me walk up a hill. A tall one at that! I feel like my lungs are on fire and I'm about to pass out in this disgusting green grass. If bugs get on me I'm going to kill him! I'll scream of course and flare my arms, but I will also be sure to threaten him to have icky bugs crawl all over me. I shudder at such these horrible thoughts. I hate the outdoors. Who even invented this stuff as fun?! I look ahead of me, with my hand over my eyes to block the sun. It's extra hot today with not a single cloud in the sky. It would be better if I had brought some shades, but they wouldn't match my current outfit though. It's so cute by the way. I have these great shoes with little ribbons at the end. The last pair too isn't that...I nearly stumble over a rock, seeing that I've been thinking too much about how amazingly cute I look today. I need to pay attention. Even if this is the most boring thing in the world. I can't fall and have dirt on my clothes now can I? I focus to the harsh reality in front of me. I can see my grandpa barely through the sun. He's all the way ahead of us. How can he climb this thing without a problem?! Won't he get heat stroke? He's no ordinary old man I guess. Aika and Koharu are close behind him. And he's ignoring me again! I hate being ignored! Can't we just go home already?!
“Grandpa!”
We stop walking. I nearly topple over in exhaustion. I better check my hair and make-up. I can feel myself starting to sweat. I take out my mirror and stare to check myself over, carefully. I brush down my bangs. My eyeliner is fine. I press my lips together to see if the lip-gloss is still fresh. Ok I'm still presentable for everyone to see. I close the mirror and tumble back to the person who is staring WAY too close at me.
“Koharu why are you always sneaking up on me like that!”
“Sorry.” She rubs the back of her head “Uh...you don't need your mirror you know. And you should have probably put on something less expensive.”
I glare at her. She reminds quiet and walks away, getting the hint that I don't need her suggestions right now. I put my mirror back into my purse with the biggest scowl on my face. I had to climb up a hill today and on top of that it's hot and sunny. A perfect day to be at a pool party or to be doing something other than this. My grandfather just likes to let me suffer doesn't he? My grandpa turns around looking at me with his sunhat put on properly to his bald head. He stands there proud and excited. Yeah only because he's not the one who has to do this training crap. He just gets to yell orders.
“Are you ready Sayumi?”
“Grandpa I don't want to do this.” I whine
“Sayumi, try to understand how important this is. It isn't just for you, but for the people in this city. Their lives are in your hands. They are innocent and unaware of the evil around them. It's up to you to save them. Only you can see these spirits.”
“But if only I can see them then how did you see that demon in the yard?” I question
“Well that's because we too have our own magic to see these spirits. The people down there do not. Because I am your teacher I can see what you do too in order to help you. The same goes for your servants.”
Well that's good...I guess. But then if I can only see this stuff does that mean that people would think I'm crazy fighting some invisible force? I do NOT want to make myself look stupid in front of others. And since when did I agree to fighting these things anyway? I'm still against the whole idea and it's your destiny thing. That's a load of bullshit.
“So then shouldn't I make myself invisible?”
“You can't. You are still human. The spirits aren't. The same goes for demons. Most would like to stay hidden, but there will be times when it appears which is sometimes much worse than when it is not seen. Another thing, beware of demons that are disguised as humans.”
Great there's different kinds. Why can't they all just be one species and I can just go on my way to killing them. They shouldn't be hiding or doing whatever else. It would make my job MUCH easier. I really don't want to do this. I hate this the more I hear about it and face it. Why can't people protect themselves! Or hire someone to do it! That's what I would do. My grandfather motions for me to come over. I have no other choice but to listen again. He places me where he stood and stands beside me.
“Look and tell me what you see.” He demands
I look down the hill. There's a clear view of the buildings and busy cars below. People are walking and hurrying to be somewhere. The lights to the streets change. It's your normal city. Very busy and noisy. Nothing special. And it's boring to watch.
“I see Tokyo grandpa.” I grumble
“Then you are seeing wrong.”
I turn my head to him. “Huh?”
He keeps his eyes to the city. What is he getting at? I think the heat has melted his brain. I turn back to Aika and Koharu to see if I can get someone to be on my side. All they have to do is say my grandpa's crazy and they're on my side and he would probably stop this nonsense. Only, it doesn't go that way. They just gesture for me to face back to the front and continue. I frown again. I just never win do I ? So I turn around. I still don't see what he does. I'm not delusional like him. I'm perfectly fine and sane might I add. I wish I can say for my grandfather as well, but right now it's hard to say that he isn't.
“What AM I supposed to see?” I snip
“You need to stop seeing like a normal person first. Use the necklace to help you.”
I stare until I'm squinting for anything to show up and my head is starting to hurt. There is nothing. I repeat NOTHING I see that's strange. Just stupid people trying to go somewhere when all they need to do is get in their private plane to travel. I stop squinting and hold my head. It hurts now.
“Grandpa,”
“Close your eyes.”
I give him a strange look. He doesn't face me still.
“Close your eyes and clear your mind. It is important that you see this Sayumi. This is one of the important skills you need to have.”
I listen and rest my eyes. I take a deep breath, trying to think of anything that relaxes me and flushes all thoughts from my mind. There is no more worries or fears. Not hatred or disappoint. It's nothing. It's empty. I breathe out slowly. Feeling myself become less tense. My body feels strange. As if it's floating or glowing. I can't hear anything but my breathing.
“Open your eyes, Sayumi.”
The second I do I jump back, startled.
“WHOA!”
The streets and buildings it's...glowing? There is this strange cloud over the city sky. Some are blue, others are red, purple, and even black. The black ones are the most scariest of them all. This stuff wasn't there before! How did he do this? Is this real?
“Grandpa, what IS this?” I whisper
Afraid if I speak any louder the dark clouds would swirl over me and take me. Whatever this stuff is, I don't like it or trust it. It scares me even. I shiver on impulse.
“Those are demons Sayumi. Well...some are. Others are spirits.” he turns his head at me “The blue auras are humans, black ones are spirits, and the red and purple ones are demons. Try to remember that. It's important.”
I never had an idea there were so many evil beings around here. And all these people...they don't even realize it. They don't see the danger around them. They're just living their lives, trying to survive or make things better. They're weak. I think I'm starting to understand this training. Shouldn't I do something to get rid of these evil beings? It is my rightful place to do so.
“This is your domain Sayumi. This here is your gateway. You are to at all times try to maintain what goes on or tries to cause havoc to this city. You do not worry about anything else. Leave the other places to the other gatekeepers.”
I nod, understanding. The rules are set and are simple. I only worry about my gate. The others should do their jobs. I wonder what would happen if things were not followed? It can't be all that bad. I mean it'll be good to meet the other keepers. They could possibly help you in doing a better job. Yet my grandpa stresses so much as to never cross paths with them. And I should probably listen, but the curiosity in my comes and I just have to see what would happen. This all the sudden reminds me back to the girl from a few days before. I wonder where she is or what she's doing. I would like to see her again for an odd reason. She's someone I barely know and yet I feel the urge to be around her. It feels right to have her near me. I don't understand that. I shouldn't tell grandpa though. He'll get angry.
“Grandpa, that red light is getting closer to the white one.” I point out
I see the small dots come close together and then suddenly the red pin prick light moves at an alarming rate with the white dot behind. Something isn't right.
“What's happening?”
“This is not good.” He mutters
What is he saying now? What's not good? What's going to happen?! I'm scared. Why won't he tell me what's going on.
“Aika, Koharu, come quickly.”
They don't waste a second to respond. They automatically look to the city and notice what I point out. Their reactions are just the same as my grandfather's. Why won't they tell me anything!?
“Grandpa?”
“You'll have to save them Sayumi.”
“EH?!” I nearly choke “R-right now?!”
“If you don't they just might die.”
I look from my grandpa to the city back and forth a few times. I...I can't. I just can't!
“But...it's so far down!”
“Use the necklace, Sayu.” Koharu reminds me
I don't think calling a sword will help me reach down there faster. It's useless just like this necklace! Stupid crap. How do I use it anyway? I feel around for it as if there's some type of button to activate it, but all it is, is a solid gem with no devices attached. It seems so normal. So harmless.
“And how the hell do I do that?”
“Use it to summon something.” Aika replies
Summon something. Uh...what should I chose? It can give me anything right? Let me see...I got something.
“Uh...bike!”
Lighting comes from my necklace once again and zaps to the ground. Then I feel myself being lifted and my feet can't touch the floor anymore. What is this? I grip on to the white bolt of magic not knowing what to expect. The light goes away and I see that I'm sitting on top of a motorcycle. AH! I'm gonna fall! The engine is on and purring, ready to drive.
“Grandpa!”
“It's alright Sayumi. The necklace will help you.”
How do I get this to work? Let's see..is it here? I squeeze the handle and turn it, then the thing starts speeding forward. Quickly, descending down the hill. I'm freaking out to the max. My loose hair is flying everywhere, whipping at my face. I hit a big rock and I jump high in the air, tumbling.
“AH!”
Everything in my purse falls out. Including my mirror. Damn it! It was my favorite mirror! No use in keeping my purse now. I take it off my shoulder with some struggle and throw it behind me. I just remembered something...I don't know how to stop! Holy crap. How do I stop?! UWAH!
“Grandpa I can't stop!”
I know he can't hear me, but I was hoping he would. I'm on my own now. God, oh god. I'm gonna die!
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CHAPTER 6
As is often said, nothing like on the job training. :yep:
Just when you think Sayu's getting serious...her girly side comes back out. :lol:
Sayu on a bike = :rockon:
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CHAPTER 7
“AH! I can't steer this thing!!! Watch out!”
Can't people see I'm on a bike that I have no idea on how to control!? I grip the motorcycle as it drives on the sidewalk, zipping me through the crowd. The people walking spot me and each one runs away or dives to the side to save themselves. They yell a few things at me, but I can't reply back since the last thing I want to do is slam into a pole. What is this?! How am I supposed to do my job if these people I need to protect are in my way? I try to get some control of the motorcycle and at the same time try to locate the demon that has a hold of someone. I clear my mind again to get a better reading on where it is. My vision in front of me changes. I'm no longer seeing as a normal person, but as the person I'm destined to be. People around me glow different colors and some buildings even have that black cloud around them. I have to remind myself to not shop in there anymore! Oh, right. I have to focus back at kicking this demon's ass. I'll show him to try and steal a human! Feel my wrath you evil demon thingy. I lean against the motorcycle to try and fight against wind resistance. I could use a helmet. It's harder to see with the wind in my eyes. My necklace flashes the white light again and I feel something go on my head. It gave me a helmet? Yatta! And I didn't even have to call it. Now I can focus on getting this damn demon. Where ever it is. I concentrate to get a clearer view while keeping control of the motorcycle. People continue to yell at me as I drive with lightening speed, but I pay no mind to it since all that matters is saving this person who's being taken. The demon makes a turn and I easily follow after. It's a dead end. I don't know if I should be happy about that or scared. Maybe scared. Yep...I'm feeling scared. The girl the demon has slams into a wall, knocking her to the ground. She screams, covering herself from any further attacks. He stands over her, letting a laugh out as he stays there, watching her. What should I do now? I don't have a weapon. The girl screams again and he laughs menacingly as he draws near, with his hand raised. I need to do something! He's too far. Can't I just use something to shoot him with? My hand begins to glow again, staring from the palm of my hand, the glowing takes a shape of some sort of weapon. The form of it is outlined with light. When it's done the light dies down, giving me a look to the new weapon. It's a bow and arrow. How am I supposed to use this?! I don't even have good aim! The girl screams again and the guy's hand turns into a large scaly claw with curved sharp nails. I'll just have to take a chance and hopefully hit him. The jerk. I lift up my arms, struggling to keep my balance while sitting on the motorcycle. I grip the arrow and pull back my arm. I close one eye and aim as best I can. Here goes nothing. I let the string go and feel the arrow slip through my fingers at stop speed. The arrow rips through the demon's sleeve and pins into the brick wall. Damn it. I missed. He turns around and glares at me. Oh shit. My first reaction is to drive away with my motorcycle but I can't. I have to make sure he's dead. I get off the bike and stand there, shaking. Oh like he should care! He was probably going to cover it in blood anyways with this girl. Since when did demons become so dumb?
“That's an expensive shirt. You'll pay for that bitch.” Hi hisses
His eyes glow red and his teeth start to grow. His whole body is changing, showing me his true face. He is so damn ugly! I'm so glad I'm going to kill you. It would be doing you a favor as well with that face. Not even make-up can hide it! Both his hands are large as if they could take my head into it's palm and crush it. This is getting really scary. He pulls the arrow out of the wall and throws it. He charges towards me and I set up my arrow to shoot again. I don't try to aim well enough and just let it go. It gets him right in the chest. He stumbles back, but it doesn't kill him. Ok, I'm worried. My arrow disappears and is quickly replaced with a dagger. I wanted a sword! I didn't ask for a dagger stupid necklace! The demon swings his fist and it hits me in the chest, sending me flying in the air. I can't breathe. It took all the air out of my lungs. That really hurt! I sit up against the wall to try and get some air. I'm surprised I'm not dead!
“Not so tough now are you?” He grins
I glance to the alley entrance. Grandpa...where are you!? No one is here. It's just me and this demon that's about to hack me into pieces. I'm going to die and I never expected it so soon or like this. I cover myself as he comes in, taking joy in each step as he closes in. He picks me up from my shirt with his snake like skin. His eyes are flaring red and his mouth is filled with long yellow teeth ready to take a bite from me.
“Let's see the pretty organs inside.”
He lifts up his left hand, his long finger nail ready to gut me open like some fish. I gulp, seeing that is this it. I'm done for. I just hope it doesn't hurt too much! I close my eyes and cringe. Some servants I have! The grip on my shirt disappears and the guy start yelling out in pain. I open my eyes and see that he has a knife through his wrist, blood profusely spilling out. I look to the alley way and see Grandpa there with Koharu and Aika. I feel less scared with them near. I run away from the guy just as he yanks the knife out of his arm. Black blood drips everywhere. He's even angrier than before. I think running would be a good idea.
“Kill him!” My grandpa demands
He STILL wants me to do that?! Even after I've just nearly got chopped to bits? I look at him. He has a determined face. He believes I can do this. Yet I can't believe in myself. I think it's time to suck up the fear and the fact that I'm physically challenged. I face in front of me. I glare at him, watching his every move. It's a kill or be killed life I have now. I open my hand again, feeling a solid form beginning to settle in my palm. I just hope I got the right weapon this time. I feel the cold metal into my hand and lift up my arms. It's a sword. Just what I needed. The demon lets out a hiss. It's time to put an end to this. He rushes at me again and I push away the fear and do what comes to mind. I swing my sword. His roaring stops, his posture from stiff and erect to slump and forward. It was as if I gave him a mean punch to the gut. I grab on to the hilt of my sword with both hands, not knowing what else to do. He's towered over me, bent. He' s much bigger than me and taller. I'm sure he weights a ton! A choked gurgle is let out and I back away with my sword still in my hands. I look to my toward and see that the whole blade is coated completely in his dark blood. I turn to him, he's in the same pose. His face displaying pain, his mouth drips blood and he has a hand over where the sword hit. I got him in the stomach but I think the stab was at an angle that pierced his heart. His shirt is drenched in blood. I stand there stuck on what I've done.
“Finish him Sayumi! Send him back to hell!” Grandpa reminds me
I pick up my sword that I haven't realized I put down and pick up my arms again. I rush over to the stumbling demon and swing my sword, slicing through him diagonally and more blood sprays out like a rushing river. Drops of it get on to my clothes. The demon screams and a light similar to my sword surrounds him. I shield my eyes and turn away as his screaming magnifies. Wind swirls around me followed by intense heat from the light. Then it all disappears and a large front of hot air comes out after wards. The demon is gone, without a trace left behind. Yet that stuff stays on my clothes?! What the hell is up with that?! My coat is now ruined! It was one of my favorites too! My pants and shoes...noooo! The girl still stuck in corner of the alley way is approached by Aika and Koharu while my grandpa comes to me. I can hear them trying to tell her she's safe and that she can leave. The poor thing I petrified! I face my grandpa and take off my helmet.
“My coat is ruined! Do you see that?!” I complain
He pats me on the shoulder, not in the mood to hear my ranting. I take off my coat. I might as well throw this out.
“You've done well. You're learning Sayumi.” He praises me “It's probably best that you get a limo over here. You'll raise questions with the blood on your clothes like that.”
“I don't have my purse.”
“Not a problem. Aika?”
“Yes?”
She comes running up to us. He doesn't have to say much because Aika pieces together what he wants and presents to me my purse. It's covered in dirt, but at least I didn't lose it. I take it without a thank you and look inside to see if I have everything. My mirror! I pull it out then frown. It's cracked. I hate this day so much. I stare at it, pouting, sulking over the loss of one of my favorite accessories. It was like a friend to me. My grandpa coughs to get my attention. Oh yeah, my cell phone. I go back into my bag digging inside. Found it!
“Ah here it is!”
I flip it open and start pressing the buttons that will help me get out of here. When I get home I'm taking the longest bath ever!
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Ch. 6
Sayu climbing up a hill+Sayu seeing spirits and demons+Sayu riding a bike= XD Sometimes she seems to be into it but then she gets a little freaked out....but hey, who can blame her? :P
Ch. 7
Oh, nice!!! Sayu's kinda taking this demon-ass-kicking thing seriously! :w00t: She totally stabbed that thing to death!!! GO SAYU!!! :thumbsup Plus, ass-kicking Sayu is kinda hot... :drool:
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CHAPTER 5
“None at all. She had nice nails, but I don't think that helps.”
:lol:
“Only trouble and death can come if you two come across each other. It just best that you get far away from your opposite as possible. Promise me that Sayumi.”
Hmmm, interesting
I scan down to the picture, seeing that it's the most interesting than the context inside.
I think it applies to almost everyone XD
CHAPTER 6
But then if I can only see this stuff does that mean that people would think I'm crazy fighting some invisible force? I do NOT want to make myself look stupid in front of others.
true
Another thing, beware of demons that are disguised as humans.
Can the wavy hair belong to this category?
“Uh...bike!”
Hahaha damn, of all things it’s a bike
CHAPTER 7
The people walking spot me and each one runs away or dives to the side to save themselves.
:lol:
Oh shit. My first reaction is to drive away with my motorcycle
:rofl:
I think running would be a good idea.
:rofl:
“My coat is ruined! Do you see that?!” I complain
:lol:
That was fun :twothumbs
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CHAPTER 7
Feel my wrath you evil demon thingy.
Easily the best line of this chapter. :lol:
*SAYU KILLS DEMON*
WOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Go Sayu! :rockon:
The demon is gone, without a trace left behind. Yet that stuff stays on my clothes?! What the hell is up with that?! My coat is now ruined! It was one of my favorites too! My pants and shoes...noooo!
Awwwwwww, weak! XD
Aika pieces together what he wants and presents to me my purse. It's covered in dirt, but at least I didn't lose it. I take it without a thank you and look inside to see if I have everything. My mirror! I pull it out then frown. It's cracked. I hate this day so much. I stare at it, pouting, sulking over the loss of one of my favorite accessories.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEAK! :rofl:
Oh yeah, my cell phone. I go back into my bag digging inside. Found it!
“Ah here it is!”
I flip it open and start pressing the buttons that will help me get out of here. When I get home I'm taking the longest bath ever!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...bathing Sayu. :drool:
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CHAPTER 8
“Come on grandpa I don't have all day you know?!”
I don't get him. He can go climbing up a hill with no problem, but he slacks when I need him to be somewhere with me so I can shop more? I think he's faking it. He just doesn't want to be here and tries to make things harder on me by suddenly no longer being fit for his age.
“I'm going as fast as I can Sayumi.” He replies
That is a LIE! He just doesn't want to come with me. I'm so glad I'm turning twenty soon. Then I won't need a guardian for anything I do. Like for example: opening a new credit card account! I need someone to cosign being that I'm not of age and my parents didn't want to do it. My mom just said no the second I told her I had to ask her something. She knows me too well. And my father well he had to run off for another meeting and won't be back until midnight and I don't have time for waiting. I want to shop NOW! The only person left was grandpa of course he didn't agree at first like everyone else, but he eventually gave in from all my nagging. That's a first. So now here we are going to get a new credit card account. I can't wait!
“Come on grandpa it's this way.” I tell him
Leading him to the place we should have reached minutes ago. I open the door and notice that it's packed. Damn it! This is going to take forever. I should have came earlier. But grandpa had to take so long getting ready to walk out the front door. Can't these people just move aside for a second? Can't they tell I have an urge to do some serious shopping!?
“It looks like we'll be here a while.” grandpa states.
I groan. We might as well get on line now before it gets any bigger. Well...this day can't be as bad as yesterday. I was in the tub for over an hour to try and wash off all the blood and dirt. And my clothes I just threw them away. There goes the nice pair of shoes I've been crying over for a week before it went and got covered in demon blood. I'm really going to hate this job. My grandpa comes on line with me and we wait.
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We were stuck here nearly the whole day! The lines moved by so slow it was so annoying! The sun is setting now and that means I might not be able to shop in some of my favorite places. There goes my fun. I head towards the door and hold the door open from my grandpa and start to walk down the block. That's when another idea hits me. Since I can't shop I can get something much better since my grandpa's with me. I smile proud of my fast thinking to not ruin my fun.
“Grandpa! Let's go buy beer to celebrate my NEW credit card!” I announce
I hold my credit card into the air, seeing the shinny plastic brighten into the light.
“I don't think so Sayumi.”
I slump forward, disappointed. Why?! Why does grandpa have to make everything on me hard? My grandpa walks pass me, ignoring my pout or how upset I am to the answer I did not want to hear. I jog to catch up with him to try and change his mind.
“B-but grandpa! You have to!” I cry
He chuckles. “Says who?”
“Grandpa!”
“I don't think letting my granddaughter do underage drinking is a good idea. Your mother wouldn't agree with my decision either.”
“She'll probably get drunk too!” I exclaim
“No.” he snaps
“Grandpaaaa!”
Before another word came out my mouth there's this loud screech followed by yelling and rustling. I stand there with my grandpa, trying to figure out what exactly are we hearing. It isn't your ordinary mugging. The roaring continues and something goes flying out of the alleyway entrance. I can make out the shape, piecing together that it's a person that just went flying straight into the air. I watch them land to the sidewalk with a loud smack. A normal person would have probably died or passed out from this drop, but they don't. They're still trying to get back up!
“Sayumi, we should help them.” My grandpa says.
He hurries over to the person in front of us and I have nothing else to do but follow. He goes down to check them. The person tries to push off the ground again but falls back down. A tiring sigh is let out and they lay down, motionless. I look down at them to get a better look and stand there, shocked. It's the girl I met days ago! She's covered in several cuts around her face and her waist length light brown jacket she's wearing is covered in dirt and large cuts. Who's done this?
“She should be ok. She's just taken a some hit.” My grandpa says
He gets back up and looks down the alley. I turn to him. There's nothing there, but there had to of been something that throw her that far. It wasn't human that's for sure. It was a demon I'm sure of that. The roars were not human or like any animal I've heard. What is she doing fighting demons? Is she trying to get herself killed? Has she no brain? She doesn't have the power like I do to take a demon. She's lucky to be alive right now. Whatever it was that nearly killed her is gone so that's the good part. I don't know if it'll come back, but I'm not sticking around to find out. I start to walk away not looking back.
“I think we should take her with us Sayumi.”
I stop and turn around. My grandpa gives me another of his stern looks. He's serious about this? Why should we have to bring her in for her lack of smarts? Doesn't anyone know when to run when they see something that's nowhere near human? I would do the same thing if my grandpa doesn't make me stay and kill it.
“Sayumi, if we bring her to the hospital how can we explain these marks? No dog leaves scratches the size of a bear claw.” He explains
I turn from him to the girl. I remember grandpa telling me to stay away from my other half and I should probably be doing that with her but I could just be thinking too much into why I might like being around her. There's nothing strange about her except those huge scratches around her jacket and the bruises.
“Sayumi!”
I face my grandpa again. I sigh giving in to him. Why does he always have me give in to him?! I hate that. I take out my cellphone to call the limo drive and tell him to make his way over here. I don't see much of a big deal bringing her with us. If she was fit enough to fight a demon then she should be fit enough to walk around after the hard drop. But grandpa wants to bring her home with us and I can't really do anything about that. Even though I sort of don't want to take care of her a part of me sees this as a chance to get to know her. I can possibly even get her name. But that would be the only good thing about letting her stick around. Other than that she's a no body...I think. I'm not sure. I don't know. Ok, I'm done thinking about it. My head is starting to hurt.
“Alright.” I grumble.
I press down buttons to make the call. I have a feeling my grandpa is going to make me regret doing this.
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LMAO at Sayu and Grandpa's adventure to get Sayu a new credit card. XD Hmm, Gaki? :huhuh
“Grandpa! Let's go buy beer to celebrate my NEW credit card!” I announce
:rofl:
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oh my god!! who's that girl??
i want to know!!!!
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“Grandpa! Let's go buy beer to celebrate my NEW credit card!” I announce
lol beer
and they finally met again :cow: can't wait for the next chapter
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wah! another fic from you and its usa-chan peace kicking some akuma-ass! :onionwhip: :onionwhip: :onionwhip:
a shoppaholic and at the same time a warrior! :on lol:
she's funny and whining always! :grr:
im betting the other girl is eri or gaki?! hmm........ :glasses: :glasses: :glasses:
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CHAPTER 8
After reading the bit about Sayu's wanting a credit card I couldn't help but think that maybe she can nag the demons to death. XD
“I don't think letting my granddaughter do underage drinking is a good idea. Your mother wouldn't agree with my decision either.”
“She'll probably get drunk too!” I exclaim
Sayu DID say that it's the women in her family that are the boozers. :cheers
*FINDING THE OTHER GIRL*
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...methinks things are going to get interesting when the other girl wakes up. :yep:
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CHAPTER 9
“She should be fine within two days, three the most.” My grandpa says “The doctor said that she has minimum damage. A few scratches and no head trauma. She should consider herself very lucky.”
I walk away from the chair I settled upon and go over to the bed she's sleeping in. We've given her the guest room to the first floor since her need for medical attention was urgent. I'm just glad grandpa could get one of our personal doctors to come. If I had done it that would have brought questions from both my parents, but being that grandpa is much older he didn't have to worry about facing questions to the need of a doctor. The girl will be good as new. There are no stitches or eternal damage to her organs. She is really lucky to still be alive. That fall looked nasty. I don't know if I would be able to withstand such a drop. My eyes scan her sleeping form, hoping that something would help to give me a name. She has nothing in her coat. No wallet or ID. I wonder if she even has any family near by. Something behind her blouse gets my attention as I watch her. I push the collar to her shirt with my finger, looking to her chest. She has a scar in the middle of her collarbone stretching deeper into the shirt. It makes the scar almost seem endless. The scar looks old though. How long has she had this? I run my finger along the scar tissue, feeling the shape of the slash mark. Having her here to rest for a day in my house raises more curiosity to who she is or what she's doing fighting a evil being that isn't even human. Has she fought demons before? Is that why she has this scar?
“Do you think the doctor can get her name?” I ask
“He can't if he's not given an ID. We'll just have to wait until she wakes up.” My grandpa replies
I nod, remaining silent once again. How long will it take until she's awake? I'm not sure if I can wait for her to sleep no longer. There are so many things to be asked yet I doubt she has any answers. Then why do I keep getting the feeling that she know everything? That I'm connected to her, drawn to her. In one swift motion, her hand grabs my wrist into a deadlock. I gasps, still. Her eyes slowly open and locks with mine. I feel everything inside me buzz and tickle. My stomach is acting strange again. Her light honey colored eyes twinkle and her lips form a faint smirk. I look down to her fingers around my wrist and notice a golden bracelet peeking out from her sleeve. There's a red oval shaped gem in the middle decorated with other tiny red circular gems. I've never seen that on her before. My grand rushes over to me and her hand releases me, tucking back to her bracelet inside. I jerk my hand back.
“Leave Sayumi.”
“Huh?!” I yell to my grandpa
“Don't ask any questions Sayumi now leave, quickly!” He demands
I don't say anything else being that my mind is still in a haze, remembering her dazzling eyes and the feel of her smooth skin to mine. And that bracelet...what is that? She isn't alarmed to being left alone with my grandpa, she still lays perfectly still. I give her one last look and close the door before stepping away. I can hear whispers and mumbles behind the door and I want more than anything to bust in and hear every word. I know my grandpa will not allow it. He'll probably even know when I'm going to enter so I might as well give him the space he wants. I've never seen him so worked up before. So angry and worried. Does that have to do with this girl? I really don't know, but I'm going to find out. I walks straight to the basement instead of my room. I never thought I would come back here, but I'm actually going to do some...studying. Maybe I'll know something about that bracelet.
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I can't find anything about the bracelet. My hours of searching are worthless. I don't get how there can't be anything about it. I know it's magical but I just get this feeling that it isn't some ordinary bracelet. Isn't everything magical and demonic in these books? I'm done looking for today. It's midnight and I can use some sleep. I tiredly walk up the stairs, making my way to my room. I stifle a yawn and wipe away the tears caused from my yawn. I stop when I reach the guest room which is not that far from my own bedroom. I wonder if Grandpa is still in there. I move close to the door to listen. There's no more mumbling. I look around me. Grandpa isn't anywhere in sight either. Hmm...I think I'll go inside. Just to check on her. I take the handle and turn it carefully to not disturb her if she's sleeping. But she isn't sleeping when I get inside. In fact, she's up and putting on her torn clothing ready to leave. Not even without a goodbye or a thank you? Isn't she grateful? That's the last time I go to save her! She can go die in a ditch for all I care. I cross my arms over my chest, watching her shrug on her dirt covered jacket, still unaware of my presence.
“Where are you going?” I snap
She slips her other arm through the sleeve and zips it closed. She's ignoring me! How rude! There's no way she could not hear me. At least look at me! She tries her best to fix her tattered clothing. She's more interesting in her torn clothing than me. My anger is boiling inside me to the max. Of all the people that ignore me she is the one I can't stand the most to ignore me.
“Answer me!”
She chuckles and finishes wiping the dirt off her pants. Say something damn it! I don't like when people laugh at me. It's like they are better than me or what I'm doing seems pointless. She walks towards the door and I put my hand against the door frame, cutting her exit route. She only then looks at me and I can feel myself shake a little as I look into her sweet brown colored eyes again. They flicker with such intensity. I've never seen someone's eyes darken like that. They have a dim glow, making her eyes look almost completely black. Yet somehow, even though her eyes are almost this pure color of darkness, they're welcoming and warming. It draws me deeper to my trance. How can someone I barely even know have such power over me? A small smirk forms to her face.
“I don't have to answer to anything you say.” She speaks. “Now, would you be so kind and step out of my way?”
“Y-you...I can't let you leave!”
“And why is that?”
“Uh...um...”
I search my brain for a quick answer, but having her near me makes me tongue tied and my head is hazy that I can barely think. She lets out a small chuckle and steps forward, but instead of pushing me aside she puts her arm around my waist and pushes me closer into her. I gasp, frozen in shock to her sudden action. Her eyes twinkle again, but it isn't with that mysterious light like I saw before. This one is softer almost...romantic and loving. My breath is short and heavy, I can feel my heart racing and the blood rushing to my head about to explode. I know that I must be blushing because I can feel the heat building in my cheeks. I feel so vulnerable with her stare on me yet somehow with her I feel safe. It seems ok to feel weak as long as she's the one around me to see it. Her other hand touches my cheek and pushes away my black hair in a caring manner. The pieces of jet black hair falls back to the side of my face. Her hand cups my cheek, rubbing her thumb to my round cheeks. I shiver and lean further into her, dizzy from the amount of affection she's giving me. My legs are jelly and I've lost all common sense to speak.
“You don't understand anything.” she whispers “But after this...it's probably best that you don't remember anything about me.”
“Y-you can't tell me what to do!” I snap
Her thumb runs over my mouth. I breathe out and close my eyes, taken over by the feeling of her fingers tracing my bottom lip, softly. Her touch is gentle, handling me with such care. As if I'm something precious to her. Her eyes may seem cold and cruel, but her touches are tender and caring, breaking her defenses and letting me see only slightly who she might be.
“I don't want to be the one to cause your death.” She says
I open my eyes, alarmed. What does she mean? Is she a demon? Is she going to kill me?! I should run away, but I don't. It's not that I can't. I just don't want to. I want to be near her for as long as I can. I don't want to be just a second away from her.
“I should leave no matter how cute you are.”
Her hand cups the back of my neck and slowly I lean into her, focusing on wanting nothing more than to kiss her plush lips. She doesn't push me away. Instead, she moves in to meet my mouth. Our lips touch and I feel everything in me melt. My skin is hot and this tingling sensation rips through me. Our kiss is passionate and yearning. I've never had a kiss like it. I actually haven't even kissed anyone. She's my first kiss! Strangely, it doesn't bother me that much knowing a girl is my first kiss. I wouldn't have it any other way. She's the only girl I would let kiss me like this or hold me this close. I let out a moan and the second my mouth is open, her tongue pushes in to lightly brush over mine. Chills run down my back and I put both my arms around her neck to keep some type of support for my nonfunctional legs. Her hand on my neck shifts down to my waist. Her hand pushes under my shirt and the instant her flesh touches mine a loud moan is let out into our kiss. These feelings...they're so intense. I've never felt like this before. It's like everything in me is screaming for her to touch me, to do whatever she wants with me. The feeling and our intense moment is gone when the door behind me bumps into my back and I quickly let her go. She releases her hold on my hips and takes a step back. I rub the lower part of my back where the doorknob hit me and try to control my breathing. I push down my shirt and brush through my hair.
“Sayumi what are you doing in here?” My grandpa growls
I turn around and put my head down, feeling too guilty to look at him.
“Uh...I was just checking on her grandpa.” I stutter.
“Well that isn't necessary. Niigaki-san is perfectly fine. She's going to leave right now a matter of fact. Isn't that right Niigaki-san?”
His tone sounds so icy directed to her. I've never seen him treat our guest so cruelly. I pick up my head and look at her. She stares blankly to my grandpa and back to me, seeing that I'm staring at her. I blush and turn my head away. So now at least I have a name. What about the other part to her name?
“I told you to call me Risa or Gaki-san. I'm not fond of formalities.”
“We are not friends Niigaki-san and nor will we ever be.” My grandpa clarifies
“Grandpa, what are you doing? Shouldn't she at least spend the night until we're sure she's healthy again?”
Risa starts to walk away towards the door and my grandpa doesn't do anything about it. I run over and grab her arm.
“Don't go.”
She looks to my hand around her wrist then back at me. I can tell a part of her doesn't want to go and another part of her is telling her to run. What has my grandpa said to her when they were alone? Is he keeping a secret from me?
“Let her go Sayumi.” my grandpa commands
“Granpda we can't just let her walk out like this!” I yell
“You have no say in this Sayumi. I'm only doing this because I'm looking out for you. You don't understand how dangerous this girl is.”
Dangerous? How can she possible be dangerous?! She hasn't done anything to hurt me or us. Has my grandpa gotten over protective of me or just insane? I look at her. Her eyes lock with mine. I can't picture her doing a thing to hurt me. Having her here makes me feel...different. I feel at ease. I don't want her to go! I want her to stay. I don't care what my grandpa says. I want her here.
“Please stay?” I whisper, only for her ears
“Sayumi!”
I turn to my grandpa, ready to yell and scream for her to spend the night, but when I open my mouth I feel her yank her wrist harshly out of my grip. I jerk my head around and all I see is the back of her wavy brown hair as she exits the room. She doesn't look back or says much of a goodbye. She's just gone. My hand closes up into a fist. I spin around outraged.
“Why did you have to be so mean?! You said yourself she needs medical attention!” I shout
“That was before I knew who she REALLY was.”
“Grandpa you aren't making any sense.”
He walks passed me, ignoring me. Why does everyone do that?! Why do they remain silent and keep the truth hidden from me? I'm not a child. I deserve to know what's going on. Why does he insist on not telling me? I can feel my face get hot, but for a completely different reason.
“Stay away from her Sayumi. I'm warning you.”
My grandpa walks down the hall and reaches his bedroom door then slips inside. As if this night couldn't get any worse! First she comes along and then my grandpa acts weird the second he sees the bracelet. And that kiss we had...I can't get my mind off it. I can still feel her warm lips pressed against my own. I blush at the thought, recalling the memory clearly in my head. My hand goes to my mouth, trying to remember the event more accurately. I just let someone I don't even know kiss me. I begged for someone I barely know to spend the night in my house when they could very well be out to get me. This doesn't bother me though, not as much as when I had to let her go or when she rapidly left without a word. That gets me so angry, but I think I'm hurt and use my rage to hide my true feelings. I sigh and put my hand down. I'll see her again right? I need to see her again. I just need to. She can't just leave! Some first kiss. They nearly try to feel me up then just make a run for it. This makes me want to see her more. If I don't, who else is going to answer my questions?
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What a great chapter!:onioncheer:
I like GakiShige :mon lovelaff:
and I think Risa is a gatekeeper
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OH. MY. &^&$%()(_()_JUIGFV%ER *gibberish*
The GakiShige kiss blew me away. That's why I'm typing this on Mars now XD
But seriously, I'm totally in love with this pairing. Now I'm sure Risa is also someone who is like Sayu. That's why she said she doesn't want to cause Shige's death if they became too close. Maybe demons are the ones who track Risa down and she has to kill them or risk being killed.
GAHHHH...I :heart: this fic so much! I wish you could update everyday :P Please write more soon. I wanna know what happens next. *clings onto Issa's leg so she can't runaway and can write more*
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XD Hammy you fangirl is showing. lol
Thank you for the comment I'm so glad you enjoy my fic since I love all of your work. It gives me courage to try out different pairings lol. Well and it has great drama too. ^_^ And well I'll try to make another chapter but I'll have to see. Sometimes my muse likes to go away when I need them.
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Hmm, this was quite an...interesting and tantalizing chapter. XD It's fun to see Sayu get all hot and bothered~ :drool: I freaking love dominant Gaki~~ :twisted: I think Gaki is exactly what Sayu is supposed to destroy....or something to that extent.
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“I don't want to be the one to cause your death.” She says
eh? :shocked
“Well that isn't necessary. Niigaki-san is perfectly fine. She's going to leave right now a matter of fact. Isn't that right Niigaki-san?”
so it's really Risa
and yay they kissed :cow:
This makes me want to see her more.
ganbatte
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CHAPTER 9
“She should be fine within two days, three the most.” My grandpa says “The doctor said that she has minimum damage. A few scratches and no head trauma. She should consider herself very lucky.”
I walk away from the chair I settled upon and go over to the bed she's sleeping in. We've given her the guest room to the first floor since her need for medical attention was urgent. I'm just glad grandpa could get one of our personal doctors to come.
I take it these personal doctors are aware of the...um..."circumstances" and are in the loop about what Sayu's family actually does? :?
My eyes scan her sleeping form, hoping that something would help to give me a name. She has nothing in her coat. No wallet or ID. I wonder if she even has any family near by.
If she does have family, then not having anything that can ID her is probably a deliberate choice so it protects them from being targeted by the demons.
Something behind her blouse gets my attention as I watch her. I push the collar to her shirt with my finger, looking to her chest.
Must...not...think....perv thoughts... :-X
She has a scar in the middle of her collarbone stretching deeper into the shirt. It makes the scar almost seem endless. The scar looks old though. How long has she had this? I run my finger along the scar tissue, feeling the shape of the slash mark.
Oh boy...so the mystery girl's been through some pretty nasty shit, by the sounds of it. A scar like that...only one way that she could have gotten it, and chances are it serves as our mystery girl's motivation for fighting the demons.
I look down to her fingers around my wrist and notice a golden bracelet peeking out from her sleeve. There's a red oval shaped gem in the middle decorated with other tiny red circular gems. I've never seen that on her before. My grand rushes over to me and her hand releases me, tucking back to her bracelet inside. I jerk my hand back.
“Leave Sayumi.”
“Huh?!” I yell to my grandpa
“Don't ask any questions Sayumi now leave, quickly!” He demands
Oh this can't be good. He obviously recognizes the bracelet, and by his reaction it doesn't sound like it's a good thing.
“You don't understand anything.” she whispers “But after this...it's probably best that you don't remember anything about me.”
“Y-you can't tell me what to do!” I snap
Her thumb runs over my mouth. I breathe out and close my eyes, taken over by the feeling of her fingers tracing my bottom lip, softly. Her touch is gentle, handling me with such care. As if I'm something precious to her. Her eyes may seem cold and cruel, but her touches are tender and caring, breaking her defenses and letting me see only slightly who she might be.
“I don't want to be the one to cause your death.” She says
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...interesting last statement there. Mystery girl [bgcolor=#000000](who's beginning to sound more and more like Reina) [/bgcolor]and gramps must have talked about Sayu's emergence as a new Gatekeeper.
*SMOOCHY-SMOOCHY*
Yowza. :O2
“Sayumi what are you doing in here?” My grandpa growls
I turn around and put my head down, feeling too guilty to look at him.
“Uh...I was just checking on her grandpa.” I stutter.
Checking her...yeah...that's it. ;D
“Well that isn't necessary. Niigaki-san is perfectly fine. She's going to leave right now a matter of fact. Isn't that right Niigaki-san?”
Risa? It's RISA??? :shocked:
Shit, why do I get the feeling that we're going to find out that Aichan's dead in this fic? :cry:
His tone sounds so icy directed to her. I've never seen him treat our guest so cruelly.
Something tells me this has something to do with Risa's attitude/reasons for fighting the demons.
“Let her go Sayumi.” my grandpa commands
“Granpda we can't just let her walk out like this!” I yell
“You have no say in this Sayumi. I'm only doing this because I'm looking out for you. You don't understand how dangerous this girl is.”
...
“Why did you have to be so mean?! You said yourself she needs medical attention!” I shout
“That was before I knew who she REALLY was.”
“Grandpa you aren't making any sense.”
Gramps needs to spill the beans to Sayu and he needs to do it fast. From his current tone, he almost makes it sound like Risa herself is a potential threat like how the demons are. If she is a threat, Sayu needs to know why. :sweatdrop:
GakiShige...definitely didn't see that one coming. :k-crazy:
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CHAPTER 10
Where is she? I haven't seen her in over a week since she left. It's like she disappeared out of thin air. I go shopping much more than I regularly do to see if I can find her “accidentally” but I still haven't seen her any where. I don't get the feeling in my gut that she's close either. Did she leave Tokyo? Or worse...did she leave Japan? I shiver at those thoughts. She couldn't have left. She has to still be here. The feelings she showed towards me before our kiss it has to mean something. My grandpa thinks I'm owning up to my destiny because I go out every night, but I'm not roaming around at night to fight demons and save innocent people. I'm out at night to find her. He doesn't have to know that though because then it'll upset him and I'm sure more things will follow after so I'll just let him think I'm doing what I'm supposed, instead of doing something that is against his wishes. I'm sure he'll find out sooner or later on his own and there's no way I can stop that. I'm too determined to care about what he wants. It's about what I want. And Risa is the only thing I want. I try to tell myself I'm only looking for her to get answers, but the more I find myself going out the more I start to think it's more than just answers I'm looking for. I won't go too deep into that though. I really don't need it right now with all this stress I'm putting on myself to find her. This is the third week were I've come up empty on her appearance. I'm becoming restless and miserable. Maybe I should give up. It was a stupid thing of me to do anyway, going behind my grandpa's back. He'll go crazy when he finds out what I've been doing rather than what I'm supposed to be doing. I sit against the balcony door, pressing my back into the cold glass and sigh. I don't now how much longer until me being determined will turn into me being desperate or full of sorrow. I put my arms around my bunched up knees and hug them, with my chin resting perfectly onto my knees. Maybe I should give up after all.
“Sayu?”
I pick my head up and turn around. Who else would be up at midnight? I thought I was the only one awake. I push back the sheer white curtain to my balcony and see through the faint moonlight who the visitor is coming in my room this late. As they draw near ,it becomes easier to make out the outline to the dark figure and I feel a lot more relaxed knowing it's not my mom or grandpa.
“Koharu, what do you want? Shouldn't you be in bed?” I ask.
She carefully makes her way to the door through the dark. She stands in the door way unsure of what to do next. I notice that she has something in her arms. She notices my attention to her arms and she stands up, finding some courage to speak again.
“I made you something. I um...I'm not sure if you'll like it but this will save you from staining your clothes.” She says.
She holds out her arms and I take whatever is in her hand and hold it above my head to get a better view. It's clothes. She made these clothes for me? How long has she been doing this? The clothes aren't my type of taste and you can tell they're second rate clothing, but I think she's giving me this to help me with my fight against evil. I look the coat over. It's black, smooth, and soft. Made of polyester maybe? Around the hood it's rimmed with fur. I can tell she's tried to make this fit my taste somehow. She didn't have to do this.
“I also have a white T-shirt and blue jeans for you. I didn't make them if you're wondering. I bought them. Your grandfather said it was ok so he gave me some money. I have just been up several nights trying to find a way to put spells on the clothing to help you. Plus it matches your necklace.” She explains. “These clothes will protect you. They don't seem strong but the spell I put will be sure to help you take less damage and you don't have to worry about staining your expensive clothes. I...hope you don't mind. I know you don't like this type of clothing.”
She looks down to her feet. I watch her cheeks turn a slight tint of pink and slowly brighten. I've never seen someone put so much work into trying to make me pleased with what I wear. Sure the clothing aren't what I had in mind and I'm still debating if I should keep it or just take them and throw it in the trash. Clothes like these are not my type. But...I am tired of getting stains on my skirts and you will not believe how hard it is to run after a demon in heels! I broke a pair before running to try and get to this cute top when I went shopping. It was the last pair and because my heel broke someone else got it! My stupid heel just had to snap and make me trip. I'm never buying from that designer again. Alright I'll take the damn thing. Am I actually doing something nice? Whatever. I take the other pieces of clothing from Koharu's hand and smile at her. Her blush brightens as I smile at her.
“Thank you.” I reply.
“Uh...um...you're welcome.” She stutters. “I should be going. Y-you must be tired. But if you don't mind me asking...why are you up so late Sayu?”
Damn, I should have seen that coming. What should I say? I scratch the back of my head. She's looking at me, waiting for a reply.
“I couldn't sleep.”
“Oh, a bad dream?” She questions. “One time I had a dream my pants were chasing me. It was scary.”
I look at her clueless. I always knew she was strange, but this dream just makes her weirder. She sees my expression and giggles, nervously.
“Well...goodnight Sayu.”
She waves and hurries out the room. She closes the door and I stand up with my new clothing in hand. I guess I should try and sleep finally. I've had enough thinking. I enter my room and put my clothes over the dresser chair and get into bed. I guess I'll stop looking for her. I'm tired of being disappointed. I won't see her again after all. I pull my blanket over my chest and let out a sad sigh. I'm done looking for someone who doesn't want to be found. She had her chance now I have to let her go. I close my eyes, trying to silence my racing mind. Forgetting her will be almost impossible.
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“Stupid grandpa.” I grumble. “Why couldn't he have chosen a better day to force me to search for demons? I don't even get why he's making me do this! Shouldn't I only fight them when they show up!?”
I sigh. I will never get him. He says I'm no good at fighting yet he sends me to wander around at night looking for trouble so I can get hacked to death. Maybe it's my grandpa I should be scared of since he always tries to send me to my death. The least he can do is follow me instead of just staying at home taking care of his stupid flowers. I should send one of those blob things to eat them again just so he can suffer just like I have to. I don't care if he's my grandfather or older than me, he's killing my social time and my shopping time, two of my favorite things! I guess while I'm out here I can get a new mirror since I haven't bought a new one yet since my grandpa is so busying with trying to get me to train. I still refuse by the way. There is no WAY I'm picking up a sixty pound sword. Does he not see how fragile my arms are? He thinks I'm superhero or some prodigy! So he might be crazy after all. I still don't know why he made me walk around with this dagger and knife in my coat pocket anyway. I just agreed to have it so it would stop his ranting. He can get so annoying sometimes. I walk down the packed streets as night sinks in around me and the lights from thousands of shops glow like a giant nightlight. I do a quick scan to every block I pass. I see no demon or evil spirits. But then again I'm not really trying all that hard to get one. I just want to do this quick sweep and go home. Well...since I'm in the shopping district I might as well get some shopping done. I see no harm in that. Grandpa doesn't have to know that. I smile at my own little plan after this. I can consider this rewarding myself for all the hard work I'm doing here. I'm risking my life! The least I can get is a thank you or something really cute. Oh! Like those hair ties over there in that shop on the top rack! I am so getting those! My staring doesn't last long since something is happening to the left of me gets my attention. I turn around and nearly fall to the ground in shock. What I'm seeing can't be right. Am I seeing things? Or have I gone crazy just like my grandpa? I blink a few times, hoping that what I'm seeing is not something just imagined in my head. It's there. SHE'S there. This is real. It has to be.
“Risa?” I mumble, under my breathe.
She walks down the block and makes a quick turn down some alley way. What is she doing here?! I thought she left Tokyo! Is she just hiding from me? She can't do that! She still has to explain to me the things she said before she decided to just leave after kissing me! I feel myself blush at the memory of our kiss. The blush rushing into me with excitement. Ok snap out of it! I need to follow her so I can ask her these questions I can't seem to get from my grandpa...and then maybe I can kiss her again. Oh stop it! I gotta focus! I run down the hall, trying to keep up. She walks fast for someone who has such a small height. Damn it! I should have trained with my grandpa. Cruse my poor non-athletic body! I can't even sprint without gasping for air! I am so working out when I get back home. Just before she reaches the end of the alley way she walks into one of the rusted metal doors and I run to grab it before it closes. I look around to make sure no one is looking and I slip inside. It's even darker in here when I enter and there's this low buzz from an over head light as I go through the halls. What is this place? Oh god, what did I walk into?! That's a smart move, walking into something you have NO idea what's inside of. I can't turn back now though, I'm too eager to reach Risa. I'm also curious to what exactly this place is. I guess I'll find out the deeper I walk through here. There's only one way to go anyway. I keep following the only path, keeping my objective in mind. She's gotta be here somewhere. This stupid hall is endless! Where's the door to this place already?! In less than five minutes into my walk, I see the blurry shape of a door and the outline of someone pulling out a key to open this black door. That must be here. The key sinks into the lock and the door clicks. They push the door open and I hurry to slide inside before it closes.
“Oh great, now where did she go?”
This girl is fast. What is she, a demon with super speed? Well at least I can see in here now. I have to continue my search, the second I lift my foot another door opens and I freeze. From behind this door, I can hear music and flashing lights for just a split second. Wait..this is a club? What the hell is Risa doing in a club?! I stand still as the girl that had entered walks over to a small round table where another girl in the same uniform as the first girl is sitting, drinking her cup through a straw. Is she chewing on it?
“Eri, you can't be drinking this while you're on your shift!” The tall girl, scolds. “How much did you have?”
Eri tries to snatch the cup back but she's too small to reach up and get it from her seat. So she gives up and frowns.
“JunJun, I'm old enough to drink! Besides my shift is over and I only had two drinks!”
JunJun is not convinced and shakes her head. “You're not getting this. Come on, I'll take you home.”
She grabs Eri's wrist and tries to pull her towards the door.
“I don't want to leave yet! I want to talk to Gaki-san.” She complains.
JunJun pulls harder. Geez she's strong, she managed to get Eri off the stool and about half way to the door. Wait a minute...there's only one door that leads to the outside and I'm right next to it. Crap I'm screwed! What do I do? Should I run and hide? No she'll see me if I run, but I can't just stay here! Before I can think of another plan, she spots me and quickly lets go of Eri's arm. She goes falling backwards to the floor.
“JunJun, you...”
Eri notices me too and stares. This isn't what I had in mind. Should I offer them money so they can let me pass? That usually gets me what I want. Will it work with them? It should. I mean look at their clothes and they have jobs. I'm sure they will take some extra cash from me. I stand there, dumbstruck. My hands dig into my pockets but I only have my knife there. My wallet is inside my coat. My grandpa didn't want me to carry my purse. Oh! I forgot I only brought my credit card with me. Yeah...I'm screwed. I let out a little giggle, nervously.
“Um...hi?” I mumble.
“What are you doing here? This place is for employ members only.” JunJun replies.
“I uh...got...lost?” I squeak.
Oh real nice! That's all I can think of? She has a scary stare I couldn't help it! JunJun crosses her arms over her chest, still staring with that intense gaze. Eri finally gets off the floor, forgetting about her pain and just watches me, curiously.
“Like I'll believe that. No one gets in for free so would you please leave? Or I can gladly kick you out myself.” She snaps.
“Wait! I...I...I came here for a friend!” I shout. “I saw her come through here not too long ago! Can you just give me a moment to talk with her and then I'll just be on my way?”
“I don't think so.” JunJun denies.
She comes over, putting a iron grip on to my arm. She pulls me towards the door, having no problem putting up with my struggle. I REALLY have got to start working out or do some more running! She's just pulling me as if I'm not putting up a fight against her at all. How can this girl be so strong?! Or am I really that weak?
“Ow, ow, be careful!” I cry.
She pushes open the door and I try harder to plant my feet onto the ground, but I just slide easily across the surface, closely behind her.
“Please?! Can't I just talk to her for one minute?! I won't be that long I swear!”
“Uh huh, sure you won't. I'm not falling for your tricks.” She replies.
“Listen, her name is Risa! Niigaki Risa, does that ring a bell to you?!” I scream.
She completely ignores me and pushes me in front of her so it'll be easy to drag me along. As I'm pushed I bump into something, but it isn't a wall or a door. This is soft and it's warm. JunJun lets me go and I turn around to see what I've crashed into. There's two older women standing there, looking down at me ready to throw me out too.
“Hi.” I chuckle.
If I thought JunJun's glare was scary, the one in front of me is a whole different story. I've never seen a stare so heartless, it creeps me out. I rub the back of my head and wavy, shyly.
“And who is this, JunJun?” The girl standing in the back, ask.
“Just some girl trying to sneak into your club for free, Matsuura-san.” JunJun replies.
The one with the strong stare, looks at me even more pissed off.
“No it isn't like that! I-I just came to see a friend. I saw her walk into here almost ten minutes ago.” I correct.
“The only girls here are us and Eri. Who else could possible come in here without us knowing?” The woman in the front questions.
“Look, I'm only saying what I saw. She did come in here I know it!” I tap my hand against my side, fidgeting. “Maybe you know her name! Risa! She's kind of short and has brown wavy hair.”
This doesn't seem to satisfy her. Her arms go up to her chest in defense just like JunJun's. I'm running out of options. What else can I do or say to get me out of this?
“And why would YOU want to talk to Mame-chan?” She hisses.
“No reason really. I just...I need to speak with her.”
She lets out a laugh. “Right, talk with her? I don't believe you. I think it's best you leave or I'll do something you won't really like.”
“Tan, be nice. I think we should let this girl speak with her.” The nicer woman in the back suggests.
“Are you crazy? Aya, for all we know she could be out to hurt Risa!”
Aya lightly smacks the side of the woman's arm. “Oh, nonsense, this girl can't even go up against JunJun so I think it's safe to say she's human and means no harm. I'm sure Risa wouldn't mind a visit for once.”
“Fine, but if anything happens to Mame-chan, I'm going to blame it on you!”
I let out a sigh of relief. That was a close one. Aya isn't so bad after all, once you get passed how scary her stare is. She looks at me with a friendly smile in place.
“I'm Matsuura Aya and this is my girlfriend, Fujimoto Miki. Don't mind her. She's a little scary at first, but she's so soft and warm on the inside.” Aya greets.
She wraps her arms around Miki's waist and kisses her cheek, affectionately. Miki frowns and squirms in Aya's arms.
“I am not! Don't go telling this kid that bullshit, Aya!” She demands.
Aya lets out a small giggle and lets Miki go, but their hands instantly connect after the embrace. They're cute together, in a scary, threatening kind of way. They truly do love each other and I think that's so sweet.
“Don't make the mistake in thinking I won't kick your ass kid because I will! And I don't take kindly to people who try to sneak into our club.” Miki warned.
“Don't worry about it. I won't sneak in again.” I promise. “I'm Michishige Sayumi.”
“Nice to meet you Sayumi. I think we should get going. Don't want to keep Risa waiting do you?” Aya ask.
“Uh, right. Thank you.”
I bow down Aya and turn around to go back inside. On my walk back I can hear Miki and Aya quietly arguing. I can't hear all of it but I do get a few bits and pieces of their conversation.
“Are you insane? What makes you think Gaki-san will like having this girl show up in her room?” Miki whispers. “She doesn't even know her!”
“Tan, don't worry. I think Risa will thank us later. I'm not sure when but she will.” Aya insist.
They stay quiet after that and JunJun comes up to the door to unlock it. She opens the door and lets me enter first. Eri's still at the table drinking. She looks up through her thick lashes and then looks back down when she sees who's entered.
“Risa's room is in the back and to the left. You can't miss it, it's the only wooden door.” Aya informs.
“Thanks.” I reply.
I walk through the rows of tables and take her directions to the back. It doesn't take long before I find the right room and I carefully go inside to not startle her. It's dim in here. How can she even see or get around here? The room is small and it looks filthy too. So gross! Who lives like this?! It wouldn't hurt to wash in this place once in a while. I'll just try not to touch anything. But as I carefully try to get my way through the room I trip and bump into the little table that's off to the side of the room. It drags against the floor and I grab on to it so it won't knock over or so I won't go falling to the floor myself. Risa stands up and holds out a knife in her hand, defensively. I stand up and notice that she's not wearing anything but a bra, holy...what am I doing?! I have to keep my focus.
“Who's there?”
“Uh...it's only me.” I reply.
Risa walks over to the side of her bed and flicks on a bright light to see better. She lowers her weapon, but it completely disappointed in what she sees. I knew that would happen. I shouldn't have come here. What was I thinking? I have no way of explaining why I'm here other than saying I wanted to see you. That won't make matters better if I say that though. Risa walks over to me, cautiously.
“How did you get here?”
She walks from behind the bed, closer to my direction. My stomach starts to do flips and I'm left speechless. She's still just how I remember her, alluring and mysterious. As she draws closer I get a better view of her body and my eyes settle on a familiar scar. It amazes me how long the scar between her collarbone really stretches. It has to be about six inches long. She sees where I'm looking and picks up a shirt from her bed, quickly tossing it on. I've never seen her so angry. She stops a few feet away from me, looking at me still with that disappointed look. I should be the one doing that! She's the one who just disappeared and had me worry for her countless nights! She puts her knife on to the bed and comes back to me, completely focused on my every move.
“You don't belong here.” Her face began to shift from surprise to anger. “Did you follow me here?”
I can't really deny the last question. I did kind of follow her. I put my head down, embarrassed. She lets out a low chuckle of disbelief. Does she find everything I do amusing?! What am I just some type of joke to her. I'm no longer shy, but egged on from my thoughts. She can't just play with people's minds and emotions and just laugh after that. And the kiss, I can't keep my mind off that kiss. My gaze goes from her eyes to her lips as I remember back to the intense kiss we've shared. The raw emotion behind it and the passion. It was all real it couldn't have been faked.
“You have to get out of here.” She urges.
That snaps me back from my memory and I look into her light colored eyes that even though through the dark seem to twinkle. Come on, Sayumi, compose yourself! It doesn't matter how hot she is I came here to give her a piece of my mind.
“You can't tell me what to do! I have a right to be here you know.” I fold my arms over my chest and glare.
“You are even more of a brat than I thought.” She snaps.
“Yeah well you've kissed this brat!” I sneer.
She lets out a deep chuckle and steps closer to me. With each step I shake and my body starts to heat. The glow in her eyes are different, they're darker and more mysterious. She stops when she's only just a step away from kissing me and that thought alone makes my brain melt.
“You came all the way over here to talk about some kiss we had? Don't you think that's a little childish?” She puts on a sweet smile. Is she making fun of me?! Why she is trying to joke with me?! This is a serious matter! “Go home. This is no place for you to be. Please, don't ever try to look me up again.”
“You can't just boss me around like this! Do you have any idea who I am?!” I snap. “Y-you can't just go around kissing girls and saying nice things about them and expect them to not go back to you to get answers!”
“Is that what you want? Answers? What answers do you want exactly? Why I kissed you or if we're dating now? Girls never seem to change.”
She puts a hand under her chin and shakes her head as if disappointed by her statement. I feel my body quake with such rage. She pushing my buttons and I hate that. I can't believe I let her kiss me! I can't even stand her. Who does she think she is?! Just doing that to me and expecting me to not want answers? Does she even think before doing such a thing to me?!
“How dare you play with my emotions!” My hands bunch up to my sides. “You can't just do that to girls! Do you enjoy doing things like this to ever girl you meet?! If you don't want questions then you shouldn't have kissed me!”
Her face is emotionless during my rant and when I'm done another small smile forms to her soft face. Her eyes twinkle again and she closes the distance between us until we're just an inch away. I feel my burn with hidden desire and I can feel my stomach flipping. My throat goes dry and I've become extremely nervous. Her hand goes to my cheek making me melt to the gentle contact of her skin.
“So these questions are about the kiss.” Her smile grows into a grin.
Snap out of it! Say something else. I suck up my courage again and pull her hand away, harshly then glare at her.
“I didn't come for that! I came to know about the bracelet!” I point to her left hand.
Her smile is gone and replaced with a large frown. Her whole cocky behavior changes. She looks angry, but in her eyes there's a slight hint of sorrow. That bracelet is a burden? Just like my destiny? Hey wait, then that means...my eyes grow wide in shock. Panic flashes on her face as she sees realization come to my face. Suddenly, she grabs me roughly from my arm and races towards the door.
“You have to leave, NOW!” She demands.
“Ow, wait! You're one of them too aren't you?!” She doesn't respond. “Risa hold on! Just answer my question!”
She grabs the door knob and yanks it open. “I have no idea what you're talking about, Sayumi.” She throws me out into the hall. I have to say something before she closes the door.
“Stop trying to lie!” I shout. “You know what I'm talking about!”
She holds the door open, staring at me. “That kiss didn't mean anything to me. There, are you happy? Now go! Just get out of here! Don't you EVER come here again! Do you understand?!”
The door is slammed in my face and then locked. The sound of the door closing echoes through the halls and I stand there still, shocked. It didn't...mean anything? She's lying...about everything! About the kiss and more importantly about that bracelet! She doesn't have to tell me I can see it in her face. She may think she holds a strong mask but her eyes are what give it away. Held with years of pain and sorrow and yet when she sees me I can't help but see that she's happy. The glow in her eyes change and I see a softer part of her. That can't be right though. I'm just seeing things...aren't I?”
“Did you get Mame-chan upset?”
I spin around to deadly eyes. The stare that's emitting from Miki's face is like hot daggers ready to stab me repeatedly. I exhale, nervously and shake my head. She folds her arms and squints her eyes while staring me down. From around the corner I can see Aya coming close behind. She no longer has on a soft smile but a protective, warning one.
“I think you should leave.” Miki snaps. “And if you were wise don't return. Don't try to break into my club either or I'll have you kicked out or arrested. Are we clear? Aya, can you escort her out?”
“Sure.”
Aya walks over to me and motions for me to follow her. It's no use to fight her. I've come to get some answers and I did but only more have seemed to form. I know that I won't be able to get another moment alone for her though. Not this way at least. I walk behind her as she takes me back to the room where JunJun and Eri are standing, talking to each other. They stop and face me with dreadful faces. Gee did everyone hear our conversation? Aya opens the door and steps aside for me to exit.
“It's best that you don't come here. At least not when Miki's here.” She whispers.
Wait...is she saying what I think she is? I look at her taken back. She smiles at me gently and gives out a short laugh. Why has she changed her mind? So she's not going to kill me when she sees me next time?
“Tan's just protective of Gaki-san. She has a soft spot for her. Don't mind Miki and Gaki-san well...she's just being her normal moping self. She's been like that since she's got a lock on what she's been tracking for years.” She explains.
“What do you mean?”
She shakes her head at me as if gently, scolding me for asking such a question.
“I've said too much. Just go home, please? Maybe you should try talking to Gaki-san again. I don't know why but I think there's something about you that will help a part of Gaki-san rest. Sort of considering both your paths, but no one said it couldn't finally close old wounds. I just don't want her suffer alone. She needs someone like you.”
If I didn't have enough questions now I sure did have millions of questions now. Aya's speaking to me in riddles and my mind is starting to spiral downward with thoughts and speculations of what those words can mean. Aya waves at me and smiles yet again, bringing me back to my surroundings.
“Goodnight.”
“Uh...yeah.” I mumble.
I turn around and walk away in a haze. The door to the club slams shut and I'm left alone in this alley unsure and pondering. This has to be right! What I've thought the things I've just seen and heard today. It can't be all in my mind. There's no way. I look up from the gravel and ahead of me as I continue to think. Even if she hasn't said it herself directly she's left me with high suspicion that she is what I am. And Aya's word that has to mean something right? She couldn't possibly be talking a bunch of nonsense or lies. Well she could be lying but the face she held it was full of honesty. I couldn't possibly be seeing anything or hearing things! This is real. This is the truth. I can't believe it. It doesn't sound right. But the facts are there. I can feel it. It's like a sixth sense is going off the more I think about it. These things can't lie to you can they? There's no way it could. If this is true then that would mean...Risa IS a gatekeeper.
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its great to see miki and ayaya..
dont be so upset sayu..risa is lying..
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I sigh. I will never get him. He says I'm no good at fighting yet he sends me to wander around at night looking for trouble so I can get hacked to death. Maybe it's my grandpa I should be scared of since he always tries to send me to my death. The least he can do is follow me instead of just staying at home taking care of his stupid flowers. I should send one of those blob things to eat them again just so he can suffer just like I have to
XD
After reading, I have lots of questions too :grin: Yay! Very interesting and the club thing is very yay too... Can I say next chapter please.?. :grin:
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Great Chapter
The wait was worth it :)
Now I have lots of questions :?
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Wow, Gakishige? It's definitely an intriguing pairing.
Now Sayu knows where to find Risa, so she can just bug her until she gets the answers she wants. Soon, I hope cause even I'm getting frustrated at being left in the dark lol.
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awesome chapter :thumbsup
i love the hot diggity damn interactions of GakiShige... I feel you Sayu, Gaki is too hard to resist XD
UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!... please
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CHAPTER 10
Where is she? I haven't seen her in over a week since she left. It's like she disappeared out of thin air. I go shopping much more than I regularly do to see if I can find her “accidentally” but I still haven't seen her any where. I don't get the feeling in my gut that she's close either. Did she leave Tokyo? Or worse...did she leave Japan? I shiver at those thoughts. She couldn't have left. She has to still be here. The feelings she showed towards me before our kiss it has to mean something. My grandpa thinks I'm owning up to my destiny because I go out every night, but I'm not roaming around at night to fight demons and save innocent people. I'm out at night to find her.
Oooooooooooooh...gramps is gonna have a fit if/when he finds out Sayu's out looking for Risa. :O
*KOHARU'S GIFT*
She made them herself? That's sweet...plus it'll keep Sayu from having to mess up her usual fancy clothes. :)
“I also have a white T-shirt and blue jeans for you. I didn't make them if you're wondering. I bought them. Your grandfather said it was ok so he gave me some money. I have just been up several nights trying to find a way to put spells on the clothing to help you. Plus it matches your necklace.” She explains. “These clothes will protect you. They don't seem strong but the spell I put will be sure to help you take less damage and you don't have to worry about staining your expensive clothes. I...hope you don't mind. I know you don't like this type of clothing.”
She looks down to her feet. I watch her cheeks turn a slight tint of pink and slowly brighten. I've never seen someone put so much work into trying to make me pleased with what I wear.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! :oops:
Sayu has no clue, does she? :P
“I should be going. Y-you must be tired. But if you don't mind me asking...why are you up so late Sayu?”
Damn, I should have seen that coming. What should I say? I scratch the back of my head. She's looking at me, waiting for a reply.
“I couldn't sleep.”
“Oh, a bad dream?” She questions. “One time I had a dream my pants were chasing me. It was scary.”
I look at her clueless. I always knew she was strange, but this dream just makes her weirder. She sees my expression and giggles, nervously.
Koharu = :mon huh2:
Sayu = :mon impatient:
Koharu = :mon whimper:
Sayu = :mon huh:
Koharu = :mon sweat:
*SAYU'S GRANDPA RANT*
Well, the necklace can give her anything she calls for, right? So it's not like she really needs to carry around any weaponry anyway, since she can just learn to use the necklace to create whatever she needs. Besides, she'll be better able to do her job if demons don't immediately recognize her as a Gatekeeper, which they would do if she was walking about town armed to the teeth (not to mention that she'd probably get some unwanted attention from the local police).
My staring doesn't last long since something is happening to the left of me gets my attention. I turn around and nearly fall to the ground in shock. What I'm seeing can't be right. Am I seeing things? Or have I gone crazy just like my grandpa? I blink a few times, hoping that what I'm seeing is not something just imagined in my head. It's there. SHE'S there. This is real. It has to be.
“Risa?” I mumble, under my breathe.
Osnap, Risa's still in town! :O
I feel myself blush at the memory of our kiss. The blush rushing into me with excitement. Ok snap out of it! I need to follow her so I can ask her these questions I can't seem to get from my grandpa...and then maybe I can kiss her again. Oh stop it!
Wooooo! Sayu you naughty girl! ;D
Poor Koharu would be crushed if she knew about this. :(
I run down the hall, trying to keep up. She walks fast for someone who has such a small height. Damn it! I should have trained with my grandpa. Cruse my poor non-athletic body! I can't even sprint without gasping for air! I am so working out when I get back home.
See, all Sayu needs is the proper motivation. If she had it, gramps wouldn't have such a hard time getting her to train. :yep:
*SAYU FINDS THE CLUB*
Eri! Junjun! :twothumbs
*SAYU BUSTED BY JUNJUN*
Woooooooooooo...forceful Junjun.
That's hot. :twisted:
*SAYU MEETS CLUB OWNERS*
AYA...and...MIKI-SAMA!!! :w00t:
“Tan, be nice. I think we should let this girl speak with her.” The nicer woman in the back suggests.
“Are you crazy? Aya, for all we know she could be out to hurt Risa!”
Aya lightly smacks the side of the woman's arm. “Oh, nonsense, this girl can't even go up against JunJun so I think it's safe to say she's human and means no harm. I'm sure Risa wouldn't mind a visit for once.”
“Fine, but if anything happens to Mame-chan, I'm going to blame it on you!”
Ooooooooooooooooooo...so they know about Risa's..."special qualities" like how Sayu and her gramps know? Could it be that they're also somehow involved in the fight against the demons?
And awwwwwwwwwwww it's cute how Miki calls Risa "Mame-chan". ^_^
Eri's still at the table drinking. She looks up through her thick lashes and then looks back down when she sees who's entered.
Man, is Eri a lush? :lol:
NB. for anyone unfamiliar with the term, a "lush" is an older style slang term for a person who like to booze it up. :cheers
Risa stands up and holds out a knife in her hand, defensively. I stand up and notice that she's not wearing anything but a bra, holy...what am I doing?! I have to keep my focus.
Dang...
:on bleed:
It amazes me how long the scar between her collarbone really stretches. It has to be about six inches long.
Six inches? Geez that must have been one brutal wound. :o
*RISA-SAYU TALK*
Hmmmm...it looks more and more like Risa could be another Gatekeeper; and if she is, like Sayu, she's not exactly thrilled about having to be one.
“Did you get Mame-chan upset?”
I spin around to deadly eyes. The stare that's emitting from Miki's face is like hot daggers ready to stab me repeatedly.
Oshit.
:mon scare:
Aya opens the door and steps aside for me to exit.
“It's best that you don't come here. At least not when Miki's here.” She whispers.
Wait...is she saying what I think she is? I look at her taken back. She smiles at me gently and gives out a short laugh. Why has she changed her mind? So she's not going to kill me when she sees me next time?
Ooooooooooooooooh, sneaky there Aya. 8)
“Tan's just protective of Gaki-san. She has a soft spot for her. Don't mind Miki and Gaki-san well...she's just being her normal moping self.
Well, when she puts it that way it definitely explains Miki's reaction/attitude when they found out Sayu was looking for Risa. Makes one curious about what they've been through/gone through together to be this protective of one another.
She's been like that since she's got a lock on what she's been tracking for years.” She explains.
Ah ha...so Risa's been on some sort of quest to find a particular demon, I take it? If so, it's probably the one that caused that scar that Sayu noticed. Whatever it is, it must be powerful, AND it must have done something BIG to have caused Risa to pursue it like she has.
“What do you mean?”
She shakes her head at me as if gently, scolding me for asking such a question.
“I've said too much. Just go home, please? Maybe you should try talking to Gaki-san again.
Have to agree with Aya here. This isn't something for her or anyone else to tell. It's Risa's story, and Risa's feelings. If anyone tells Sayu just why Risa's so focused on what she's doing, it should be Risa herself.
I don't know why but I think there's something about you that will help a part of Gaki-san rest. Sort of considering both your paths, but no one said it couldn't finally close old wounds. I just don't want her suffer alone. She needs someone like you.
Again, if Risa is indeed another Gatekeeper, then she and Sayu are indeed comrades of a sort. The problem is getting Risa to acknowledge Sayu in that capacity. By the looks of it, she's determined to go it alone, which would indicate a reluctance...even possibly a fear of forming any bonds (i.e. "getting close") with anyone...which, if true, will likely be explained in later chapters as we find out about Risa's past.
:grin:
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I have to admit, lovesick Sayu is adorable. :lol: Yet Gaki seems to be avoiding her.... :huhuh OMG Koha~~ So cute. :wub: She totally has a crush on Sayu. Gaki...at a club?! :shocked JunEri thing= :? Scary Jun...and even scarier Miki. :nervous And then there's Aya, underminding all of Miki's threats. XD Oshit, so Gaki is a Gatekeeper-ish person?! :shocked Poor Sayu, though~ :cry:
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CHAPTER 11
“Now, Michishige-san!” Aika shrieks.
Koharu lets out a yell of fear as they both try to pin the yellow colored demon below their knees to the pavement. I'm surprised they even had enough strength together to hold it down for just a second. They're a lot strong than they seem and certainly MUCH stronger than me. That isn't the point though. I take a deep breathe keeping my emotions collected together so I can think rationally and focus. If I don't hurry that demon will break free and possibly hurt them both. I don't need that type of guilt. I didn't even ask them to hold it down! Are they crazy? What type of servants are they if they can't even wait for me to say something?! Oh they probably just did that because I was on the verge of freaking out when it transformed into that hideous yellow slime covered thing. I've never seen anything so gross before. How it just ripped out of the human skin it worse as if it were some type of shell. I don't even want to think about it. I'm getting sick all over again from just picturing it in my mind. I stare at the creature, feeling the blood wash from my face. I've never been so scared. This demon is worse than that blob demon or that guy who was going to cut that poor woman to bits. This thing is much larger than me, stronger, has more demonic features and would do anything to crush my skull with it's over sized hands. Have you seen the size of those things?! They're HUGE!
“Sayumi if you do not act now one of them will die!” My grandpa shouts.
The scaled skin monster lets out a screech again and tentacles start to sprout from it's back. I watch the tentacles squirm and twitch. I cringe. As if this demon couldn't get any nastier. I shouldn't be worry about. There are more important things. Koharu and Aika can't hold it back much longer. I have to do something, but what can I kill it with? My aim is no good for a long bow I might end up hitting one of the girls. Or I would just miss completely. What should I do?! My mind is racing. I'm panicking.
“Sayu!” Koharu screams.
I'm losing control of the situation and my emotions. I can't think properly with each passing second, knowing that I could be the one to blame on both their sudden deaths. The strong glow from my necklace distracts me and I feel a tad bit better seeing that it's taking action. Slowly, a bolt of lightening shines into the palm of my hand. I stare as it finishes taking its form. This time it isn't a sword or a bow and arrow it's a...whip?! What?
“EHH?! How can I use this?!” I scream.
A yell of fear comes from two of my servants. I look up ahead to see the demon toss them off easily, sending them sailing straight through the air. That fall is too high, they'll get hurt! I watch in terror while they quickly descent toward the concrete. I watch them, horrified, forgetting my focus on the demon and concerned about their safety. In seconds, their falling slows down as if they were daintily falling into water. I turn around to my grandpa and see his hands glowing a blue light shine with his small eyes fixed on to my two friends.
“Sayumi, don't worry about them. Do what you have to!” My grandpa shouts, his eyes still on to the two falling girls.
I spin back around, seeing that the pale yellow demon has gotten back to its feet with four tentacles squirming and twisting out of his back. He's beyond angry. He opens his mouth to hiss and spit drops from the corner of his mouth. Don't demons know about hygiene around here?! I'm so glad I'm going to kill him. Um...it. Right, so this whip...how does it work? What is he a dog that can be taught tricks!? This thing is so stupid. Well if the necklace gave it to me then it must be more than just some thick bull whip. It has to be able to kill this thing. I lift my arm up to my chest, glaring at it from the distance. It notices me and we have an intense stare down for just a second, until it grows tired and sends its tentacle racing forward to my face. It looks so gross. It's so slimy! That thing is NOT touching my face. I just went to a spa a few hours ago! He shouldn't dare to touch me! I lash out my whip, on instincts and it smacks the tentacle to the side. A few seconds after it's been touched with the whip it starts to go on fire and turn to black sooth. The demon yells in pain, watching the tentacle turn to a crisp and flake off into ash. He's not the only one shocked! I am too. I stare to my weapon of choice, astonished. Another hiss breaks me from my thoughts and I feel courage fill me, knowing I have a weapon that will kill this creature in minutes makes things a little more at ease.
“You are so dead!” I shout.
With my whip clutched tightly into my grip, I race towards it with not a single drop of fear, but instead determination. I'll show this thing to mess with me and my social time! I can't even go to a restaurant for lunch anymore without something like this showing up. When I'm within reach of it I throw out my whip again and it slices it's arm clean in half. It screams at the top of its lungs in agony again followed by yellow thick blood squirting from the open wound. He better not think about getting that on me! I strike out my whip again, hoping it'll hit something more vital to finish it. This whip better not fail me now. I glare at the on coming demon, it still hasn't given up even though it's bleeding profusely from it's gash. It sends its remaining tentacles towards me at top speed and I react fast, moving the whip with a flick of my wrist. The rest of its tentacles are cut in half and I swing my arm to the left to stop him before he can try another move on me. I pull my whip back staring at it, confident I've done all I could to stop him. It stands there with it's mouth open and its eyes wide. Silence surrounds me, my grandpa and friends all waiting and hoping for the same fate of this demon as I am. The gooey yellow blood spreads across the creature's neck lightly, then it's head falls right to the floor. All the blood sprouts out from it's neck as the body falls to the ground covered quickly in its own blood.
“Sayumi.” My grandpa calls.
Oh right. I still have to get rid of the body. I snap my whip to the ground in front of it and a bright light shoots from the ground. It circles around the lifeless body like some magical holy fence ready to purify the land this sinful demon step foot on. The pavement cracks as the light shoots straight into the sky and spins back down to the demon's still body. Its body glows until it's swallowed completely by the bright light then it goes right into the ground. The hole seals and everything disappears. There is not a single trace left behind. No hole and no demon body or blood. It's like none of this ever happened. My whip disappears shortly after and I turn around to get the approval from my grandpa to leave and save whatever time I have left to pamper myself. I can forget about those reservations.
“Can I please leave?! I don't think I want to eat anything after that.”
My grandpa looks at me sternly, the wrinkles on his face increasing as he thinks. My eyes swiftly shift to Aika and Koharu while he remains silent. They're both covered in dirt and I can see small scratches around their cheeks from their fall. It could have been worse. There could have been some broken bones. They're just lucky to have a few scratches and I'm sure bruises too. It's better than having them die.
“You may leave Sayumi.” My grandpa agrees.
Finally! Why would it take him so long to answer me?! I really don't like how he doesn't obey to me. He's so stubborn. He had to force me out here to kill that demon, who was first disguised as a human. Then it turned into that hideous lizard demon. Or was it some type of sea monster? Probably both? I really don't know and I don't care! That thing is dead now and I sent it's body to hell. I would like to see it come back again and ruin my lunch time again! I'll be sure to chop it to bits if it even dared to somehow come back to life. Can demons do that? This is what I get for not studying. Maybe I should pay more attention to my grandfather and read those books he's told me to?
Not gonna happen.
I make a hasty exit from the alley way, remembering the limo driver that had brought us here left. I'll have to make a call if I want to get home again. I am going to take that bath as soon as I get home! I'm caked in dirty. This is just too uncomfortable and repulsing. I want to get home as soon as possible. The limo finally pulls up to the sidewalk after a forty minute wait. Why couldn't it have been here quicker?! Stupid Tokyo traffic. I suppose it isn't that bad since I would normally wait here about an hour or two. Now I 'm one step closer to going home and taking that bath. I can't wait.
“Taxi!”
I turn to my left, curious and notice who it is that just flagged down a driver. I didn't expect to see her so soon. At least it isn't Miki and she isn't with her either. I have nothing to worry about. That's a relief. I wonder if she remembers me. A small taxi pulls up carefully to their waiting customer and she goes for the door handle until she notices me staring at her. She gives me a warm smile. I didn't expect that from her. I'm surprised. So she isn't angry then. I smile at her lightly and give her a short wave.
“I've been meaning to speak with you, but you haven't returned back to our club.” She speaks.
And I really didn't expect that.
“Really? You wanted to talk to me? What is that you need?” I question.
“I know how much you wanted to see Risa and knowing her she probably rushed you out. I've been doing a lot of thinking since I know Miki will not like it and Gaki-san won't either, but I guess Tan doesn't have to know. So I'm offering you a part time job at my club. It's a late night shift.”
She just offered me a job? ME working a job? Something doesn't sound right about that here. She's talking about labor. Physical labor that requires me to have strength and endurance which I highly lack. I will make a fool of myself. And she expects me to do that all that for a pay check? I don't think so.
“I figured you would be able to talk to Gaki-san easier with whatever you were going to ask her.” Aya adds in.
Ok, THAT will change my mind. “Ok I'm in.” I easily agree.
She smiles. “You start tonight at nine. Don't be late. I have to go now or else Tan will be angry that I'm late for dinner. See you tonight.”
She smiles at me and opens the car door to get inside. Her car drives away and I get into the back seat of my limo. While the car drives I sink into my seat to take this all in. I have just agreed to getting a job. A job! That requires physical work. The kind of work I am terrible at! Just ask my grandpa and you would know! He won't be shy to tell you. He's told me bluntly many times how bad I am. I exhale, heavily. I don't even need a job! I'm loaded enough to get people to work for me. All my money does the work for me and I don't even lift a finger or break a nail. That is fair to me. I am NOT getting myself covered in sweat because someone told me to. That is so gross! But I think that's not something I shouldn't worry so much about. The bigger picture here is how am I going to explain this to my grandpa?! As if I haven't gone against this wishes enough I'm going to be working every night to see someone he ordered me to not see ever again. I have got to be going against his wishes to an extent where he just might die of a heart attack or high blood pressure. Now that I know where she is I'll be seeing her an awful lot. I don't want to lose the chance of seeing her never again. I have to see her even if it means I have to work this poor people job. I think I just won't tell him a thing about this. That's a better plan for my end. How can I hide this from him anyway? This is a lot harder than I thought and a lot more complicated. What exactly did I get myself into?!
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OMGOSH Sayu + magical whip = :mon mischief:
He had to force me out here to kill that demon, who was first disguised as a human. Then it turned into that hideous lizard demon. Or was it some type of sea monster? Probably both? I really don't know and I don't care! That thing is dead now and I sent it's body to hell. I would like to see it come back again and ruin my lunch time again! I'll be sure to chop it to bits if it even dared to somehow come back to life.
XD
LOL poor Sayu having to work at a poor person's job :P but I'm excited for Risa's Gaki-sizd reaction when she sees her working there
yay more possible GakiShige moments :cow: those are hawt :drool:
good job :thumbsup is it too soon to ask for an update? XD
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He's so stubborn
:lol:
GakiSayu reunion makes me excited :mon fyeah:
is it too soon to ask for an update?
I'd like to ask too :grin:
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I got really worried about Koha and Mitsii for a second there. And Zomg, I can't believe prissy Sayu got a job! I guess it'll be good for her, but I can just see Aya watching her good will destroy the club. Lawlz.
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Yay, Sayu kicked some demon ass!!! :cow: But she nearly let Koharu and Aika get killed....she needs to work just a tad faster. :( Ayaya is so nice, sometimes~ :heart: Hopefully, Sayu can talk to Gaki and get some real answers.
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CHAPTER 11
“Sayumi if you do not act now one of them will die!” My grandpa shouts.
The scaled skin monster lets out a screech again and tentacles start to sprout from it's back. I watch the tentacles squirm and twitch. I cringe. As if this demon couldn't get any nastier.
Sayu's still in the habit of thinking too much and letting her thoughts wander. Given time and experience, she'll be better able to quickly assess a situation and react quickly and appropriately to it.
The strong glow from my necklace distracts me and I feel a tad bit better seeing that it's taking action. Slowly, a bolt of lightening shines into the palm of my hand. I stare as it finishes taking its form. This time it isn't a sword or a bow and arrow it's a...whip?! What?
With all due respect to Indiana Jones, a whip isn't exactly a lethal weapon. :?
A yell of fear comes from two of my servants. I look up ahead to see the demon toss them off easily, sending them sailing straight through the air. That fall is too high, they'll get hurt! I watch in terror while they quickly descent toward the concrete. I watch them, horrified, forgetting my focus on the demon and concerned about their safety. In seconds, their falling slows down as if they were daintily falling into water. I turn around to my grandpa and see his hands glowing a blue light shine with his small eyes fixed on to my two friends.
“Sayumi, don't worry about them. Do what you have to!” My grandpa shouts, his eyes still on to the two falling girls.
Sunnovabitch, gramps has been holding back! :o
It notices me and we have an intense stare down for just a second, until it grows tired and sends its tentacle racing forward to my face. It looks so gross. It's so slimy! That thing is NOT touching my face. I just went to a spa a few hours ago!
Heh, like I said once before, all Sayu needs is the proper motivation. :P
I lash out my whip, on instincts and it smacks the tentacle to the side. A few seconds after it's been touched with the whip it starts to go on fire and turn to black sooth. The demon yells in pain, watching the tentacle turn to a crisp and flake off into ash. He's not the only one shocked! I am too. I stare to my weapon of choice, astonished. Another hiss breaks me from my thoughts and I feel courage fill me, knowing I have a weapon that will kill this creature in minutes makes things a little more at ease.
“You are so dead!” I shout.
Well, whaddaya know.
Enchanted whip? Nice. :)
“Taxi!”
I turn to my left, curious and notice who it is that just flagged down a driver. I didn't expect to see her so soon. At least it isn't Miki and she isn't with her either.
...
A small taxi pulls up carefully to their waiting customer and she goes for the door handle until she notices me staring at her. She gives me a warm smile. I didn't expect that from her. I'm surprised. So she isn't angry then. I smile at her lightly and give her a short wave.
The mention of Miki must mean that it's someone from the club. Thinking back to how the other people at the club reacted/acted towards Sayu, must mean that this has got to be Aya.
“I know how much you wanted to see Risa and knowing her she probably rushed you out. I've been doing a lot of thinking since I know Miki will not like it and Gaki-san won't either, but I guess Tan doesn't have to know. So I'm offering you a part time job at my club. It's a late night shift.”
She just offered me a job? ME working a job? Something doesn't sound right about that here. She's talking about labor. Physical labor that requires me to have strength and endurance which I highly lack. I will make a fool of myself. And she expects me to do that all that for a pay check? I don't think so.
“I figured you would be able to talk to Gaki-san easier with whatever you were going to ask her.” Aya adds in.
Ok, THAT will change my mind. “Ok I'm in.” I easily agree.
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo...:O
Well, it's definitely a way for Sayu to get close enough to be able to talk to Risa. Still, when they find out, Aya might get major flack from Miki and Risa for doing this.
The bigger picture here is how am I going to explain this to my grandpa?! As if I haven't gone against this wishes enough I'm going to be working every night to see someone he ordered me to not see ever again.
Oh yeah, forgot about that.
:mon scare: