Finally~ got time to write...
( Is there anyone still reading this fic?
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So, here's the promised chapter about Yuko-sama no POV~
Hope you enjoy
Black Cat
Chapter Ten – Shadow x Rules
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Outside at the balcony, Yuko is watching Atsuko and Jurina fell asleep on the couch. She is watching them behind the shadow, in silent… she simply smiled at herself and looking up to the bright moon, hanging in the night sky.
“Rules number six, never break your promises…” she closed her eyes and whispered, “I will never break this rule, shorty”
Yuko POVHow long has it been?
Ten years? Twelve years… I’ve been around you for twelve years…
You were nine when we first met. Your emotionless face and your eyes were cold as ice. They said your talent surpassed everyone older than you. When you finished your first assault mission, you took over my place as the most talented assassin. I went from first place to second. I was so mad and took a glance at you. You were standing beside me, in the centre, receiving the pledge of honor. I can accomplish that mission too, but why people judged her so highly.
I was really annoying that everyone took their attention on Maeda Atsuko. I know she is talented and she is the child of Chief Maeda clan but I still can’t acknowledge her skill. I am older than her, I accomplish many missions better than her but why… why do people judge her better than me? Simple… because she is the heir of Maeda Clan and I was just a kid adopted by your clan.
Not only that, I was assigned to be her mentor. What a great idea… I can make fun of her and tell her to do meaningless jobs. At the first day, I told her to stand still with one foot. She had to keep that position for eight hours and she did. Second day, I told her to mop the floor of six dojos and she did it. Third day, I told her to clean all the roof of this mansion and she did it well. Even it’s just a simple task, she did it perfectly… without thinking if I was just playing around and had no mean to teach her assassins’ skills, she did it all perfectly.
“Don’t you have questions to ask me? Don’t you curious why I told you to do those simple houseworks?”
“I believe Senpai has your own reason. Maybe you are testing my patience or something else”
She answered with very calm voice. It pissed me more. I was really just playing around with you, but you made a mistake… a big mistake. I grabbed my wooden sword and swayed it right on her head. The wooden sword broke in two and her head is bleeding. She didn’t move a bit, she is standing there and welcomed my attack.
“Why don’t you move?” I asked.
“I believe Senpai won’t hurt me badly” she said as she wiped the blood on her eyebrow.
“Do you know why I hit you?” I asked and she stayed silent, “Because you made a big mistake. Rules number five, Never believe in anyone else beside you, yourself”
“I am sorry” she bowed.
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Days by days I told her to do houseworks but she never complains about it. Her emotionless face is bothering me. Standing in front of this big tree, in the middle of backyard, I imagined her face on this tree. I am really annoying and raised my fist to punch it. After punching it for several times, a cat jumped out from behind the tree, her face told me she is surprised and scared.
“Good timing, I need some fun” I glance at the scared kitty and smirked, “Don’t worry kitty, I won’t use any weapons at you. I give you ten seconds to run… better hurry~ 10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…0…”
The cat is running aimlessly while I started counting, it was really funny and I am amused. “Time’s up, I’m coming now!” I picked up a stone and started running toward the poor kitten, “Where should I aim? Head? Eyes?”
My eyes narrowed to target the cat and launched the stone in my hand. It was about to hit the kitty’s head then someone grabbed the stone and crashed it into dust. This annoying person, Maeda Atsuko came to save the kitten. She held the cat in her arms and patted its head.
“Why you hurt her?” she asked, with the same emotionless face.
“Feel pity for the cat?” I laughed before launching forward and kicked her at her head, snatching the kitty from her hands. She reached out her hands to get back the cat and stopped by me before she can even touch it. I jumped up high and put the kitty on the tree branch.
“Wanna get it? Fight me” I grinned at her, “If you win, I’ll let that kitty alive”
I saw she clenched her fist tightly and the other seconds, she already stood in front of me, launching her fist. I was surprised by her speed but I can still dodge her attacks. Her punches and kicks were strong but not fast. When she punched my stomach and I didn’t move, she thought that she got me but sorry… I smirked at her and locked her left arm, whipped her down to the ground with Judo-style.
“Rules number four, never loosen your guard”
I sent another punch at her face but she stopped it with left hand and sending a powerful punch with her right hand, on my face. I moved away and rubbed my swollen cheek. It’s been a long time that someone can lay her fist on my cheek. This is getting interesting. I moved forward with fast pace and launched my fist without holding back at her stomach. She slide backward a few steps and bend down to hold her stomach. She paused in her current position, without moving.
“The most talented assassin… cih!” I mocked at her, “You down with just one punch from me? Are you kidding me?” I walked to beside her and touched the pledge on her shirt, “You don’t suit this tittle” I said as I pulled the pledge away from her shirt.
But then, she grabbed my hands and whipped me down with the Judo-style I used before. I can’t believe she copied my moves. I managed to get away under her and she launched her attacks that were mine. Her movements and the pace were all the same as me, no… she even faster… so this is why she can get that pledge. I can’t believe she can manage to learn skills in one sight. She managed to punch my face once again and knocked me down to the ground. If she continues to launch that fist, I’ll definitely lose… then I have to use my ultimate skill!
*Puppy eyes with tears flowing at the edge of eyes*
She hesitated for a while and this becomes my chance to attack. I rolled over and pinched her arms down to ground. “Rules number three, never being hesitant in your attack!” I launched my last attack and she fainted.
When she woke up, the first thing come to her mind is about the kitty. I smiled and pointed the moving object under her blanket. She opened it and smiled. I was so captive by her smile… this is the first time I saw such a beautiful smile.
You only smile when you’re with that little kitty and I want to keep that smile. I let you to keep the kitty secretly and watching you from behind the shadow. Everytime I saw your smile, my heart is at ease… far away from this dark world of assassins. Good times don’t last forever… one day, she found her kitty dead in the backyard, its body is break apart. That time, I saw her cry for the first time and her voice tear up my heart.
“Rules number two, never have feelings in your heart, it will make you weak” I tapped on her shoulder. “We assassins must not break the rules. Rules were made to protect us from being weakling and train us to be strong. You already break four rules from the big five. Don’t ever break the rules number one”
You cried so hard on that day… and I swear to protect her smile… but you never smiled again… Until one day… you back from your mission with a small smile forming on your lips.
“Something good happened?” I asked and you smiled. You said nothing and go to your room.
I followed you for many days and found out you’re being with another person… short, clumsy, and stupid person… I was hiding far behind to avoid being exposed by you. I can’t see that midget’s face clearly… I can’t hear what you talking about… if only I heard it, you won’t be suffered.
I won’t let you elope with that midget… I won’t let you being jailed like this…
Am I failed for being a mentor? I was assigned to train you become stronger. You were assigned under me yet I’ve let you break the big five rules… the worse, you’ve broke the most important rule… “Rules number one, never fallen in love”
“Love will make you weak, will make you lost, will make you lose your life…”
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That day I’m doing my mission to kill a commander officer from government. Unfortunately, I am being arrested and kept behind the bar. Out of the sudden in the middle of the night, a person in black with mask covered half of her face came into the jail to free me.
“Panda-girl come to rescue~” said this panda masked-man.
(her mask resembles to panda eyes plus panda ears)
“Who are you!” I formed my fighting position, “Is the organization sent you here?”
“You like this mask?” this masked-man smiled sheepishly, “I stole this from my underling~ she has such a weird habit~”
I glared at her and raised my fist.
“W-wait wait wait…” She waved her hands and stepped back, “I know you, Oshima Yuko, adopted by Maeda Clan and serve as paid killer for the family. Currently has an underling called Maeda Atsuko. Height 160cm, Bust 76cm, Waist 55cm, Hips 80cm–”
“W-wait! How did you know about her size?!” I clenched her shirt and pushing her until her back touched the wall, “Who are you?!”
“Eh?! How did you know her size too? Who are you?!!!” this girl copied my questions and movements, pushed me back to the wall.
“You bastard!!”
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Sssssttt… lower your voice” she pressed my mouth and looking around to ensure no one is coming. Suddenly, I can feel the seriousness in her eyes, “I know you’re here to kill the commander and get the name list of Maeda clan. You all will be slaughtered if the name list sent government’s hand”
She slowly retreat and moved backward from me, “I help you steal the name list and get you out of here, but you have to do one thing for me”
“Who exactly you are?” I dashed toward her, trying to pull her mask. She has very fast reflex and dodged my attacks easily. “Talk to me face to face!”
“The time is almost up, stay quit and listen to me!” she sent a powerful fist on my stomach, sending shivers over my backbone. “I know you care for Acchan. I know you were stalking her all the time and watching her behind the shadow”
“How did you kn–” I know her, she must be… “You are that midget thief who stole her heart!”
“Yes, I am the legendary phantom thief who can steal anything in this world~!” This midget said it proudly, “Oh yeah, you can call me Minami instead of ‘midget’, Yuko-san”
I want to launch another attack at her arrogant face but the last fist from her made me weak to do attack. I just stayed silent, not moving from my spot.
“Let’s get serious…” she cleared her throat and I can feel seriousness in her voice, “Me and Acchan decided to elope tonight. If there’s something happen, please take care of Acchan for me. You are the only one we can trust with. Can I have your promise?”
I stayed silent, still thinking about the offer. If I agree, Maeda clan name list will be safe, it can prevent them to be slaughtered by government. I will be free from this jail… and Atsuko… if she managed to flee with her, will she happy? If something happened I can still stay beside her and take care of her…
“Rules number six, never break your promises” I put my right palm on my chest “You can have my promise”
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That night, I followed Atsuko all day to the place where she promised to meet with that thief. As she thought, they’re abused by Chief Maeda’s men. Chief knows her daughter break family rules and fallen in love with this thief. He sent people to kill her and bring Atsuko back to secret mansion. Inside there, Atsuko was being punished and tortured until she is willingly to acknowledge her fault. But Atsuko is stubborn and never admitted her fault. Her brother used some words to insult her, making her believe the death of that thief is Atsuko’s fault.
“I told you to stay away from her. I told you to not develop feelings toward her. If you stay away from her, she wouldn’t have to die. You are the one who killed her, do not blame on anyone else!”
“I killed you, Minami… I killed you… I killed you…”
I can’t stand to look her being like this. I need to save her… I won’t break my promise to you. I’ll take good care of her. I sneaked into the mansion and save her. We manage to escape from that mansion along with little Jurina, I took them to the house you told me. You bought a simple house in other town and plan to live with them, but it’s a pity that you left.
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Staring at the moon, Yuko smiled, “Did you know, Minami? Acchan is really popular with her beauty. I have to following her everyday to make sure no perv stalkers around her and no one could hitting on her. I earn money from stealing and assaulting as living fee for her! I wonder will Jurina see me as her dad? *laugh* Don’t worry~ I won’t fall for her. I look at her as my sister. Besides, I am more interesting at beauty woman who has big boobs~ just like this”
Yuko took out a photo from her pocket and staring at it with big grin, then she smiled gently…
Because I know there’s no place for me in her heart… I am just a mentor, a big sister for her…Yuko sighed and took out another two photos from her pocket. Those two photos are the same as what Atsuko holds in her hands. Two Minami… “I should investigate this. If these two is the same person, I’ll beat you bad badly as revenge for Atsuko, Jurina, and me!”
“The black cat, Takahashi Minami!” Yuko took out a marker and draw mustache on the photos.
To be continue...
That's the end of chapter 10...
Hope I don't disappoint readers, Yuko-sama is a bit out of chara here...
Hmm... since there's a request for little Mayuki... I'll try to add them in next chapter
Thank you for reading minna
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