Hey guys, sorry we've been away for a bit. I went on a bit of a hiatus to refresh my ideas. I had plenty of time, considering the snow has kept me in every day.
Hope you can forgive us and enjoy this.
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We're sorry for updating so late. School and finals has gotten me busy, ya know?
Anyway, I finally finishes this chapter and since its long, I hope that makes up fro it
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Chapter 6Third POVA few days have passed and the Kurois went to Atsuko's castle again. This time, they went as a group, with no intent of fighting. Those who had experienced Minami’s power, basically all of them, don’t want to experience it again.
They knocked on the door and were greeted by Mocchi.
“Mocchi, can you tell Acchan that we would like to see her? Tell her we just wanted to talk.” Mariko told the young servant.
“Hai, Mariko-sama, please come in and sit.” Mocchi left the group after telling Rena to make some tea.
The girl walk towards Atsuko room, knocking at least three times, but no answer was heard. She opened the door and walk in. The sight in front of her made her stunned. She blushed hard looking away.
There on the bed sleeping was not only Atsuko, but also Minami. The two of them are sleeping very closely with each other. The young Kuroi had her head on the Shiroi’s shoulder, her arm and legs wrap tightly around the girl’s body.
On the other hand, you would think that Minami is uncomfortable, but she seems to sleep soundly. Her own head was facing and lying on top of Atsuko’s. Her right arm hugs the younger girl’s back, her left hand holding on to the arm on her waist.
Mocchi had no idea how to wake Atsuko up when both of them are connected. She’s afraid that if she wakes one up, she’ll wake the other too, but she got no choice.
“Atsuko-sama” she whispered, but got no response from the sleeping girl.
“Atsuko-sama, wake up” she tried again
“Hmmm” Atsuko murmured.
“Atsuko-sama, please wake up.”
“Hmmm, Minami… ten more minutes…” Atsuko mumbled, not realizing that her servant was trying to wake her up. She snuggled in closer to Minami and continues to sleep.
The Shiroi had woken up due to the ruckus and look at Mocchi.
“Morning Mocchi, what’s going on?”
“Mariko-sama, with the others, is here to see Atsuko-sama to talk.” Mocchi told the girl.
“Okay, can you tell them to give us 30 minutes? We’ll be out there soon.”
Mocchi walks out of the room and before she closes the door, she saw Minami waking up the sleeping Atsuko.
The servant went back to the living room to inform the others of the wait. Mariko seems to understand, while the others couldn’t believe they have to wait a little longer.
Meanwhile…
As they were talking, Jurina thought she heard something coming from down the hall. She walked down and saw a room with the door slightly open. She saw a familiar pale Kuroi, sleeping on the floor with some newspaper covering her. She was shivering from the cold and tossing and turning on the floor.
"Who can sleep like that?"
She was about to leave, but heard the sound that brought her here again. She looked back inside the room, and found out it was in fact Rena, mumbling in her sleep. Without thinking, she stepped in and tiptoed closer to the girl. As she came closer, the mumblings became clearer.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."
"Eh?" She knelt down and saw the sweat on her forehead. She then realized the girl was having a nightmare.
"I'm sorry...! I'm sorry...!"
"Hey, wake up. Come on, wake up now. It's just a dream," she said shaking the girl. "Hey, wake up, girl."
Rena's eyes slowly opened again, and she sat up from her laying position. She was shocked to see the girl suddenly beside her and back away slowly.
"You okay?"
Rena's lips were shaking, her hands clutching on the blankets to cover her up. She recognized the girl. She was the one who beat her up days ago.
Flashback
That girl, the girl who looked at her with black eyes that seemed endless. A cat-like smile that was charming, yet devious at the same time. Rena just stood there, frozen.
"Who... who are you?"
"My name is Center." the young girl spoke in a cool voice. This voice made her heart skips a beat.
Rena backed away slowly, still staring at the girl's entrancing eyes.
"Wh.. wh-what do you want?"
Jurina, or Center in this case, came closer to the poor girl and held her chin, their faces inches apart. Such thoughts inside Rena's head made her blush.
"I came for Atsuko."
Rena snapped out of her trance and pushed the girl away.
"I-I can't allow that."
Center chuckled and came close again.
"I will go to any means necessary." she said again before she delivered a powerful blow to Rena's stomach. Rena fell to the ground, clutching her abdomen. Center tried to punch her again, but Rena rolled backwards and made her blows make contact with the ground.
Rena pushed the ground and stood back up again, but Center dashed towards her, punching her stomach again. This time, Rena protected herself with her arms and flew back to hit the wall. As she fell down, she saw the girl fly down to punch her again, but Rena rolled over again and the ground cracked and shook below her.
Center had flown back from the impact, but she just pulled her hair back and rushed to her again. Rena got up and quickly dodged all of her punches. She increased her pace, coming closer and grabbing her arm, pulling it behind her.
Rena gritted her teeth, then started kicking her knee to make her let go. She felt Center kick the back of her own, causing her knees to buckle, and she threw her back, sending her flying all the way into a tree. She fell to the ground, staring at the girl as her head slowly raised and she met her eyes again.
This time, she was scared looking at them. They were piercing into her like cold shards of ice.
"I told you... I'll go to any means necessary."
She came closer and closer to the poor beaten Kuroi, who was now trembling against the tree, softly pleading, begging for her to stop.
"S-s-s-st-stop... P-p-p-please... S-s-st-stop..." she rose her arms up in front of her to protect herself, and then a bright light from her bracelet shone in Center's eyes. She covered them with her arm and shut them tight.
All of the sudden, she felt a pulsing in her head that caused her chest to hurt. There was a high-pitched ringing in her ears that were somehow able to interpret sounds. Voices even.
There were visions in her head. It was her, fighting a group of girls. They surrounded her, attacking her one by one, but then she saw a bright flash of light, and later felt a pain at her stomach. Her world became dark once again.
The whole time, Rena was watching the whole scene unfold. Center was rolling on the ground, holding her head and groaning in pain. When it was all over, she was breathing heavily, sweat forming on her forehead. She looked up at the pale Kuroi once again, staring at her with her cold eyes. She heard the others call for her, so she just shook her head and left, not saying a word.
End of FlashbackThat girl, the cold-hearted girl with dark eyes, the girl who made her heart skip a beat...
The girl in front of her right now was not that same girl. Her eyes were filled with light and kindness.
This was not Center.
"Hey, are you really okay?"
"Um... I-I..."
Jurina looked and saw all the bruises and scars on her body.
"Who did that to you? All those scars..."
Rena backed away when Jurina tried to touch her and examine her body.
"A-Atsuko-sama... punishes me when I... d-do something wrong..."
Jurina got up and walked into the bathroom. When she came back, she had a first aid kit with her. She opened it and started bandaging all of her fresh and raw wounds.
"Why does Atsuko punish you this much?"
"I'm not the strongest Kuroi Tenshi. I'm only a Slave rank, so I can't do anything."
"I'm a Tainted. I become a Wrath when I turn into Center."
"Eh?" She suddenly got confused by what she was saying.
"I'm not really like that. Center's just a part of me that comes out when I fight. In real life... I'm not strong at all." She tied some gauze onto her arm. She then saw a fresh wound Center had made when she punched her on the cheek. She took some cotton and cleaned it off, but Rena flinched. "Hey, stay still..."
"S-sorry!"
She giggled. She never saw someone so flustered. She came closer and placed a soft kiss on her wounded cheek, making the pale girl blush.
She placed a bandage on and started to pack everything up.
"Um... Center? Or, should I call Jurina...?"
"..Oh. Jurina is fine."
"Jurina... there's something.. or someone I should warn you about... She's a powerful Kuroi Tenshi... Probably more powerful than Atsuko-sama... She's like a demon.. she's just... evil..."
"She's that bad."
"She's violent... She keeps fighting even if you beg for mercy... She's an animal that can't be tamed... Even if she helps you.. it's almost impossible to stop her."
She came closer, rubbing the girl's back, as she was shivering in fear a bit.
"Is this coming from past experience?"
Rena nodded in response, then came closer to her, lowering her voice.
"Whatever you do, don't call for..." she looked around to see if someone was listening, then whispered, "Gekikara."
"Geki..kara..."
"She's extremely dangerous... And, never ever ask her if she's mad. It only makes her go more insane."
Jurina nodded and held her hands. "Okay."
Rena was blushing again. She was closer to this girl than ever before, and it wasn't in a fight. She was with a sweet, innocent puppy, in contrast to the intense fighter she faced before. She smiled slightly.
"Thank you... Jurina."
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Atsuko POV"Oishii~!!!"
I happily sat in my chair, wearing the most perfect dress a girl could have. The table was covered with nothing, but sweets. My milk tea was also sweet, none of that bitter stuff. My faithful dolly companions sat around me, smiling and having a good time as I stuff my face in cake and ice cream.
As I was eating the cookies and milk, I heard a faint sound coming from somewhere.
'***ko-sam***'
"Hmmm?" Ignoring it, I continued eating, but then heard the sound again.
'**tsuko-sa** *ake u***'
I covered my ears, trying to block out the noise. I pouted, trying to run away from the noises in my head.
I tried to register who's voice that was, but it was still too fuzzy.
Most likely, it was Minami.
'Atsuko*** **ease wake up'
"Minami~, give me ten more minutes!"
The voice finally went away and I resumed my party.
"Itadakimasu~"
As I kept eating, I heard footsteps coming from behind me. Someone touched my shoulder and I turned to look at the figure.
"Mariko...?""***tsuko... Atsuko, wake up."
"Hmmm...?" I open my eyes slowly; the sight of Minami hovering over me with a sweet smile, made me blushed.
“Atsuko, I gave you 10 minutes already. You have to get up now.”
"Minami..." I pouted, not wanting to move out of this comfort zone.
"Mocchi told me to wake you up. It seems your friends are back to see you.”
"You mean... Mariko and Yuko...?"
"Yeah and the others we fought, are all here. They just wanna talk to you."
What? It has only been a few days and they’re already back? I don’t know what to do... I don’t want to see them yet…
Minami cupped my right face with her left hand, caressing my cheek bone. I look up at her, staring into her light brown eyes.
“I know you’re probably confused, but you’ll know what to do when you see them. I’ll be here to protect you, so don’t worry, okay?”
How does she know? Can she read my mind? She said she’ll protect me, but is it because of the bond, or is it because she wants to?
I continue to stare into her eyes, contemplating if I should ask her. Her eyes show such kindness, but will she answer my question? What if the answer is not what I want to hear?
I want to know...“Minami?” I looked away, not sure on how to ask her.
“Yeah? Atsuko, what is it?” She sound concerned.
“When you said… you’ll be here to protect me… why did you say that?” I look back up at her, she seems to show confusion.
“What do you mean?” She asked, tilting her head to the side. If it weren’t for the question, I would have found that cute.
“Is it because of our bond… master and slave… or…?” I lost the courage to continue.
“Yeah, it’s because of our master and slave bond.”
I knew that would be the answer, but to hear her say it, kind of makes me sad. Now I wish I’ve never asked her.
I got up and out of her arms, rubbing the sleepiness out of my eyes. I nodded tiredly, telling her okay, and continue to get off the bed. I turned to head out of the room towards the bathroom, but Minami stood in front of me, blocking my way.
“What?” I asked with irritation. My mood completely went down, and I don’t feel like playing around at the moment.
Minami continues to look at me, which makes me even more annoyed. I tried to walk pass her, but she stepped in the way again.
“Minami!” I said with a warning tone, but she still didn’t budge.
Finally, she walks up to me, leaving only a few inches between us. I looked away, still upset. She puts her right hand on my left cheek to make me look at her.
“Atsuko.” She said my name softly. I looked into her eyes, it seems to show some kind of emotion, but I couldn’t grasp on what it is. All I know is that they are captivating, and I don’t want to break the contact.
Minami came closer and hugged me. She held me tightly in her arms, but it wasn’t uncomfortable or suffocating, it just felt right. I wrapped my arms around her neck as we both rest our head on each other’s shoulder. I closed my eyes and inhaled her scent, the same scent that I fell asleep with at night for the past few days. I feel so calm and relaxed that I’m drifting off to sleep.
“Atsuko, even though it’s our master and slave bond, it’s mostly because I want to.” What she said had got my attention, and made me awake again. I can feel her squeezing my waist as she continues.
“I want to protect you because I don’t like seeing you get hurt. The other day when I saw you lying on the floor, something inside me just snapped, and made me go crazy. I don’t know why and I can’t explain it, but you’re important to me.” I can’t help, but smile and blushed at what she had just confessed. I didn’t know I was important to her; it makes me happy to hear it.
Minami pulled out from the hug to look at me. She gave me one of those dimple smiles and I gave her a nose wrinkle one back. We both ended up laughing without knowing why.
“Come on, we need to get ready, the others are waiting.” She reminded me. I have completely forgotten about Mariko’s group.
“Ugh, do we have to?” I whine and pouted. She was laughing again.
“Why are you laughing at me?” I continued to pout, but looking away from her, feigning mad.
“You’re just really cute, Atsuko.” I blushed and bite my bottom lip, containing my smile.
The next thing I know, Minami had picked me up into her arms, carrying me towards the bedroom door.
“W-what are you doing?”
“I’m spoiling you for the last time today.”
“What do you mean?”
“You’re all healed now, so I’ll be going back to my room, but before I do that, I’ll completely take care of you.” She smiled down at me while continuing our way to the bathroom.
“Atsuko, relax and let me do all the work, okay?” I nodded as she carries me to the bathroom and closes the door.
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Minami POVI knew Atsuko would want to sleep in, so I told Mocchi to give us 30 minutes to get ready. For the next 10 minutes, I observe her sleeping face. She has such an angelic feature, I can stare at it all day, but I must wake her up now.
Even the way she wakes up is cute. I don’t know why, but my heart is fluttering. I told her about Mariko and the others being here to talk to her, though, she seems to be worried. I cupped her cheeks and looked into her eyes, conveying my thoughts.
“I know you’re probably confused, but you’ll know what to do when you see them. I’ll be here to protect you, so don’t worry, okay?” I tried to comfort her, hoping that it would be enough to calm her down.
It’s been a few minutes, and yet, she is still silent. Did I say something wrong? Did I upset her?
“Minami?” She called my name, but looked away. I’m worried, not sure what was going on, and answered her.
She turned to look at me with seriousness, asking why I would protect her. I’m lost and confused, not sure on what she meant, but she continued asking. I understood now, and told her it was because of our bond.
Atsuko suddenly got up and out of bed. Is she upset? I got off the bed, blocking her way to the door.
“What?” She asked with such a cold tone. I guess she is really upset, and I don’t like it one bit. She tried reaching for the door again, but I continued to block her, which makes her angry.
I don’t want her to be sad or angry because of me. I don’t know why, but my chest ache seeing her like this.
“Atsuko.”
Please look at me, don’t shut me out. She finally looked at me, is that tears in her eyes?
I’m sorry to have caused you pain. I hugged her tightly in my arms. It took her a moment, but she wrapped her arms around my neck. I smiled, knowing that she still accepts me. We rest our head on each other’s shoulder. I like how we fit perfectly.
I must tell her what I truly meant when I told her it was our bond. I just really wanted to protect her, though, I can’t explain why. These feelings are new to me, and I’m not good at expressing them, but I must try for her.
After telling Atsuko my thoughts, I didn’t know if my answer was enough for her, so I pulled out from our hug. I gave her a smile, hoping that she was satisfied, and she smiled back. This is the face that I want to see.
We busted out laughing for no reason, but it wasn’t awkward or anything, it was just comfortable. I reminded her of the guest, but she whines, not wanting to see them. I laugh at how adorable she is. Atsuko pouted even more and acted as if she’s mad.
“You’re just really cute, Atsuko.” I told her honestly. I feel like I need to start sharing my thoughts with her more to prevent both of us from being hurt.
I’ve decided to spoil her, making up for what I caused and because I’m moving back to my room today. I picked her up to carry her to our bathroom.
Our bathroom… I wonder how long it’ll remain that way… Even though she acts like she doesn’t like it, she wraps her arm around me. Atsuko can be such a tsundere sometimes, but that’s what’s cute about her.
As we reach the bathroom and got in, I settle her down on the counter. I took both our toothbrush and put the paste on. We both brush our teeth normally, she sitting on the counter while I stand facing her, but then it turns into a contest to see who brushes faster. I let Atsuko win because I get to see her smiling face.
I walked over to the shower to turn on the water. She likes to let the water warms up before she hops in. It seems I have forgotten some things.
“Atsuko, you go and take a shower, I’ll get your clothes and bring it here.” I turned towards the door after telling her, but she pulled me back.
“You know…” She said while moving closer to my right ear, “You can just join me… and...Get our clothes later~” She whispered the last few words, making my whole body shiver. I cupped my ear as she tickled it with her warm breath. My face is probably turning red since I can feel the heat coming from it.
“I-it’s o-okay, you go on ahead, I’ll be right back.” I left as quickly as I stumbled out those words.
After closing the bathroom door, I put my hand on my chest, feeling the fast rate of my heart beating. This is dangerous, really dangerous. I took a few breaths, in and out. Finally calming myself down, I went to get Atsuko’s clothes.
I came back with her usual Wrath ranked outfit. I can hear her moving around and washing herself. She started singing some song, but it sounds really familiar.
“Sorezore no mado kara
Aoi tsuki wo nagame
Daradara nagadenwa shinagara
Nandemo hanashita” I do know it, it’s one of my favorites.
“Onaji you ni miete mo
Chigau keshiki nanda
Kizuite wa ita kedo
Furetaku nakatta sora...” I stepped into the bathroom.
“Zutto zutto soba ni ita kara”
“Hanarebanare nante”
“Yada Yo”
“Souzou dekinai…” We both sang together, harmonizing really well with one another. It sounds perfect.
“You know that song too, Minami? I thought I was the only one since the others doesn’t seem to know it…” Atsuko asked from the other side of the shower glass door.
“Yeah, but it’s weird how my friends doesn’t know it either. “ I’m thinking really hard on how I know this song while others don’t.
“It’s not like I heard it somewhere, I just know it…” What Atsuko said had surprised me.
“I just know it, too…” Atsuko finally finishes with her shower. She opened the glass door, stepping out. I immediately turned away, handing her the towel.
“Arigatoo~”
“Y-yeah.” I walked around Atsuko, without looking, to get into the shower. I closed it, and started stripping off my clothing. I throw my clothes over the shower door and turned the shower on. The hot water hitting my body felt amazing. All my muscles relaxed and it feels like bliss.
“Minami~”
“Hmmm?”
“You forgot to get your own clothing~” I was stunned. How could I forget to get my own clothing?
“Oh, well, that’s okay. I’ll just zap it on when I’m done.”
“No, let me pick something out for you, please?” Even though I can’t see Atsuko’s face right now, I bet she’s pouting, and I can’t resist that pout.
“I’m sorry, Atsuko, I just don’t feel comfortable with it.” I really don’t want to wear the red, black, or silver color.
“Too bad, I’m getting it anyways.” Atsuko left, slamming the bathroom door. I sigh, not knowing what to do with her. One moment, she’s all sweet, the next, she’s all commanding.
I shut my eyes, and let the warm water runs down my face. I feel so relaxed, not having to worry about anything at the moment, but I can’t stop wondering about my friends up there.
Have they noticed that I’ve gone missing? Did Mai-Mai say anything to them? I feel bad being stuck here and not up there, guiding them, but there’s no way out.
I guess I was deep into my thoughts that I didn’t realize Atsuko was back until she stood behind the shower glass door. Even though the glass is not see-through, you can still make out the body behind it.
“Y-yes, Atsuko?” How long has she been standing there? Was she talking at all?
“I said, I brought you the clothes, but I guess you weren’t listening.”
She sounded upset, or am I just being paranoid? “Sorry, I was just thinking…”
“About what?”
“About my friends-“
“You miss them?”
Why does she sound so cold?“Y-yeah, I miss them-“
“Fine!” I heard the bathroom door slammed again. I sigh, again, feeling a little headache. I really don’t know what just happened. We were just having a conversation and then it turns into this. What is going on? I scratch my head, feeling frustrated.
I stayed under the warm water for a little while longer before stepping out. I dried my body, but my hair was still wet, and looked at the clothing Atsuko had brought me. I really don’t want to wear it, but I don’t want her to be more upset with me. I guess… wearing just the black shorts with red stripes should be enough.
I zapped on my pink bra and panty first, and then zapped on my Pure rank blouse. I look at the black shorts one more time, finally putting it on me physically. I turned to the full length mirror and examine myself. I look pretty good, not bad at all.
I walked out of the bathroom, looking for Atsuko. I heard a loud voice in the living room and headed there.
I hope Atsuko would be satisfied with this…
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Third POVAtsuko went to get the clothing she wants Minami to wear, but halfway back, she felt bad for forcing Minami to do something she doesn’t like.
She went into the bathroom, at the same time, telling Minami that she’s back with it. The Shiroi didn’t answer her, and so she went close to the shower glass door. Behind the glass, she can see Minami’s feature perfectly. Even though she can’t exactly see all the details, but just knowing that behind the door is a naked Minami, made Atsuko blush.
The shorter girl finally took notice of the Kuroi and apologizes for not listening. Curiosity got Atsuko asking for the reason. Minami replied honestly, telling the girl that she misses her friends, but the girl got mad. She was mad because she was jealous, she doesn’t want Minami to leave her. Atsuko left, slamming the door, which kind of startled the captain.
The Kuroi continues walking towards the living room, mumbling to herself, forgetting that the others was there to see her.
“Who got you angry?” Mariko spoke up, seeing the young angel.
Atsuko was surprised to see all of her friends there, staring at her. She felt a little embarrassed that they had to see that.
“Acchan~” The squirrel-like girl hugged her best friend, happy to see that she was fine.
“Get off me!” Atsuko said, and pushes Yuko away. The girl looks up at her best friend with sadness in her eyes. The shoulder length hair girl felt a little bad for doing that, but she remembered that they had betrayed her.
“You guys wanted to talk, so talk.” Atsuko walked over to her chair and sits down, waiting for the others to take their seats.
Mariko looks at her comrades, confirming that she will be the one to talk to Atsuko with the help of Yui.
“Okay, I don’t know what happened, but we didn’t betray y-“
“Lies!”
“No, Atsuko, Mariko is right.” Yui contributed, stepping out of the shadow.
“Yui? What do you mean?”
“It’s my younger sister, Paru, she has the same goal as you. She wanted to take the throne too, but she has to take you out before she can do that.”
“What…?”
“She tricked you…” Yuko spoke up, pouting.
“We tried to tell you, but…” Yuki added.
“My sister has the ability to manipulate people and make them believe what she said was true. She lied to you about your friends, and told the queen on you. “
“I can’t believe I listened to her…” Atusko was dumbfounded by what she had just learned.
“Don’t blame yourself, Acchan, it’s just a big misunderstanding.” Mariko smiled to her sister-like friend.
Atsuko took notice of Miichan hiding behind Mariko with her head poke out.
“Neh, if you are still brainwashed, please don’t hurt us.”
“What?” The young Kuroi was confused by what the gachapin girl had said.
“Yui said that you are brainwashed by the Shiroi Tenshi.” Mariko told her.
“Don’t let her control you!” The squirrel hyped up.
“She’s really strong.” Yuki commented.
“She’s scary…” Miichan’s scared.
“Where is she?” Mayu being curious
“Woh woh, guys, one at a time. Mariko, Yuko, I’m not brainwashed or being under control. Yuki, she is, isn’t she? Miichan, don’t be scared, she’s really nice. Mayu, she’s taking a shower right now, I think she’ll be out in a moment.”
Everyone went silent by Atsuko’s answers. They didn’t know what to make of it. Why does the girl seem happy talking about the Shiroi?
“Are you sure you aren’t brainwashed, Acchan? You were really out of control.” Mariko wants to confirm.
“I’m not brainwashed, and I’m sorry for not trusting you guys.” Atsuko starts tearing up.
“It’s okay, Acchan, we know it’s not your fault.” Mariko stood up, walking over to the girl. Atsuko stood up, and was being hugged by the older angel.
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After Atsuko left, Minami continued to take her warm relaxing shower. The girl tried to understand what went wrong to make the Kuroi mad. Was it all about the clothing or was it something else? Either way she’ll find out from the girl.
She stepped out of the shower, drying herself, but her hair was still wet. She looked at the clothing Atsuko had brought her, and decided to just wear the shorts to make the Kuroi happy.
After checking herself to see if she looks good, she went to Atsuko’s room to look for her. She went to the closet, then the bathroom, but couldn’t find the young girl anywhere. She then heard of a loud voice.
“Don’t let her control you!”
Minami quickly rushes to the living room, seeing Atsuko crying with the older Kuroi’s arms around her. She thought her master was being hurt by the same girl a few days ago, releasing her heavy aura.
“What did you do to my Atsuko?!!!” Minami hissed with fire burning in her eyes.
All the Kuroi froze, feeling the same aura that they never wanted to felt again. They all shivered, remembering the battle that happened to them when they last sense the Shiroi’s energy, missing the claim that the Shiroi had on their friend.
Both, Yuko and Miichan, went behind the older Kuroi to hide. Yuki stood in front of Mayu, trying to protect the girl, but said girl was interested in seeing the Shiroi. Atsuko still in Mariko’s arm, felt like she had just done something wrong.
They all finally took a closer look at Minami, even though the girl scrunches her eyebrows; her appearance had captivated them all. The one who got affected the most was none other than the master of the Shiroi.
“M-Minami~?” Atsuko stuttered out, taking in the appearance of her slave. Minami’s hair was long and semi wet, her blouse see-through with her cute pink bra, and her black/red shorts that the Kuroi had picked out for her. Minami was breathtaking, a definition of perfection.
“Did she hurt you again, Atsuko?” Minami was getting ready to attack the Kuroi, but the shoulder length hair girl stopped her. She tackled the Shiroi, wrapping her arms around the shorter girl’s neck.
“No, Minami, everything was just a big misunderstanding~” The angel wrapped her arms around her master, looking at the other Kurois. All of the girls felt uncomfortable under Minami’s gaze, but they certainly notice how the master and slave are closed with one another.
“Then why were you crying?” Minami looked at Atsuko with a sad expression, wiping away the taller girl’s tears. She cupped the young Kuroi’s face with her right hand, caressing the girl’s cheek.
“M-Minami…” Atsuko blushed at the show of affection from her Shiroi. They both stared into each other eyes, forgetting that the others were present. They were in a world of their own.
The other Kurois looked at each other, not sure on what to do. They were all wondering if something is going on between Atsuko and the Shiroi. One of them in particular has an idea of what will happen.
*Cough Cough* Mariko faked, trying to get their attention. They both turned to look at Mariko with arms still around each other. Atsuko got even redder while Minami was in a confused state.
“Atsuko, you didn’t tell me why you were crying…” Minami pouted, not receiving an answer from the girl she wanted to protect. Atsuko looked at her slave and find her to be really cute. The young Kuroi’s heart started to flutter, but she didn’t understand why.
The master took hold of her slave’s hand and brought them over to her friends.
“Minami, it turns out that my friends didn’t really betray me, it was a work of another Kuroi.”
“Really? Where are they? Do you want me to take care of it?” Minami’s concerned.
“Awww, Minami, you are so sweet~. Don’t worry about it; I’ve already dealt with her.” Atsuko said, smiling and feeling happy that Minami was so quick to protect her.
“Minami, I want you to meet my friends.”
“O-okay…” The Shiroi didn’t know how to face the friends that she had beaten.
“This is my sister-like friend, Mariko, she’s been taking care of me.”
“It’s nice to meet you and see your face clearly, without me being pounded.” The older angel teased.
“I-I’m really sorry about that, I thought you hurt Atsuko…” The short girl felt bad.
“I was just joking. By the way, I’m Shinoda Mariko, you can call me Mari-chan or Mariko-sama.”
“Ah hai, Takahashi Minami desu, you can call me Takamina. Again, I’m really sorry about hitting you.” Minami bows in apology.
“Minami~ Come here~” Atsuko beckons the Shiroi over to meet her other friends.
“Yes, Atsuko?” The short girl walked over to her master, standing next to the Kuroi.
“I want you to meet my other friends. This is Oshima Yuko, Kashiwagi Yuki, Minegishi Minami, but we call her Miichan, and –“
“Watanabe Mayu desu, but Mayu is fine. It is really cool to meet you.” The cyborg girl jumped in front to shake hands with Minami.
“Ah, hajimemashite, I’m Takahashi Minami, but you can call me Takamina.” The Shiroi smiled and shook Mayu’s hand. Atsuko, on the other hand, was glaring at the cyborg girl. Yuki sense the tension rising up, pulled Mayu back before she feels the Kuroi’s wrath.
“So you’re the famous Shiroi, you don’t look bad at all, in fact quite pretty.” Yuko commented, stepping closer to Minami.
“Thank you. You look good too.” The Shiroi said back, not wanting to seem rude. Atsuko took the compliments wrongly, started to release some of her energy subconsciously.
The other Kurois felt it and shivered, especially Yuko, the hair on her neck was sticking up. Minami has also sense the change in Atsuko mood, stood next to the girl, and wrapped her arms around the master’s waist.
Minami didn’t know why Atsuko’s mood changed, but she has a slight clue on the reason. She knows that communication is the key to prevent the similar misunderstanding from earlier.
“Atsuko.” The Shiroi snuggled closer to the Kuroi, laying her head on her master’s shoulder, and embracing her tighter. The taller of the two calmed a little, but the fire in her eyes is still evident.
“You’re the prettiest.” Minami whispered, not wanting the others to hear her.
Atsuko was completely tamed with a hint of blush on her cheeks. She finally encircled her arms around the Shiroi’s neck, hugging her close, and laying her own head on the shorter girl’s shoulder.
“Hontoo ni?” The Kuroi asked, sounding very insecure.
“Hontoo yo… You’re beautiful.” Minami reassured Atsuko, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek before pulling back, and smile. The master reciprocated the same expression.
The whole interaction was watched carefully by the other Kuroi Tenshi. A few of them have an idea of what will happen between the two, while the others are confused. One specifically, fear of the outcome, and wanting to do something…
“So, Acchan and Takamina, want to tell us how all this happened?” Mariko said, pointing at the two while flicking her index finger up and down.
“What do you mean?” Both of them asked.
“Why is a Shiroi here in the underworld?”
“That’s a long story; I think we should all sit down.” Atsuko said sitting in her rightful place, while the others does the same thing. Minami wasn’t sure on where to sit, decided to stand next to Atsuko’s left.
After a few minutes had passed, no one said anything.
“I thought we’re talking about me being here?” Minami asked.
“Yeah, but seeing you standing there is weird, and kind of scary.” Miichan replied, with others nodding their head.
“Eh? Why am I scary? Atsuko?” The Shiroi turns over to look at her master with puppy dog eyes.
“U-um… because of what happened a few days ago… y-yeah…” Atsuko stuttered out, looking away.
“Mocchi.” Mariko called out.
“Hai, Mariko-sama?”
“Can you find a chair that suits Takamina, and bring it here?”
“Hai, I’ll be right back.” Mocchi bows, and went to find a suited chair.
“Well then, while we’re waiting, let’s start.” Mariko intrigued.
Minami and Atsuko looked at each other, not sure on who should be telling the story. The Shiroi decided to do it and let the Kuroi relax.
“I was up there, talking to my queen in the rose garden, until we both heard a bell rang-”
Rena and Jurina suddenly came in to the living room, everyone was quiet as they all looked and noticed that Rena was shyly clinging behind Jurina.
"Uh, Jurina, what cha doin’?" Yuko asked as she saw the two closed together.
"Oh, Rena was just a bit shy about talking to everyone."
"Come 'ere, Jurina," Atsuko called out. "I want you to meet Minami."
"Eh? Oh?! You’re the Shiroi!” Jurina surprised.
"Hai, my name's Takahashi Minami, but my nickname is Takamina." She held out her arm and shook Jurina's hand. "Are you another one of Atsuko's maids?"
"Actually, I'm Yuko-san's maid. But, yes."
"Rena, is everything okay?" Atsuko asked.
Rena just nodded as she was afraid of replying to her master, while clutching onto her clothing. Minami could clearly see that she had been crying, too.
Mocchi came back with an exact looking chair as Atsuko’s. The chair was black and silver, with red rubies on it. She set the chair to Atusko’s left, making it seems like there are two heads of household, instead of one.
“Thanks Mocchi.” Minami smiled making the tall girl blushed.
The Shiroi snapped her fingers, turning the chair white and gold, and turning the red rubies into pink spinel stones. The Kurois around her was amazed by the simple action.
“How did you do that?” Yuko asked, very curious.
“Um, I can’t explain… It’s just something you learned with lots of focus…”
“Ne, Mariko, can you do that?” Miichan nudges her girlfriend.
“No… I can’t…” Mariko felt a little embarrassed for not being able to do that.
Minami settled down onto her new chair, which was really comfortable. She turns to her right to look at Atsuko; said girl was smiling sweetly at her, which she reciprocated.
“Mocchi, can you bring us some food?” Miichan asked, feeling hungry.
“Hai.” Mocchi took her bow and went to get food for everyone.
“Takamina, continue with the story.” Mariko said.
“Ah, okay. My queen and I heard the bell rang, that hasn’t been rung for a thousand years. It indicated that a Kuroi Tenshi had come to earth. I told my queen that I would come down to check on things, and that she shouldn’t tell the others.”
Every Kuroi nodded their head in understanding. Though they couldn’t understand why she doesn’t want the others to know, and also, they all wondered what rank she is in.
Mocchi came back with some food. Everyone was enjoying it except for Minami, who couldn’t really eat the foods from hell. Rena wasn't eating very much either. She was sitting in the corner of the room, eating only a piece of stale bread.
Minami thought it was a little saddening to see her not eat as much as everyone, so she took her plate and set it down beside her.
"Here. You're not gonna grow up and get strong, if you don't eat properly."
"I-I..." Rena turned her gaze away from the plate of cooked meat, but the Shiroi just thought she was ignoring her.
"Go on, Rena. You wanna become strong for Atsuko, don't you?" Minami encouraged.
"I... I-I don't eat m-meat..."
Rena kept glancing over, still seeing the meat she hated so much. Whenever she looked at it, a horrible vision flashed into her head, threatening to bring out the monster in her. Minami saw how she was shivering, trying to keep whatever was bothering her from coming out. She was starting to hyperventilate as she pushed the plate away and curled herself into a tight ball.
"I... I'm sorry, Rena. I didn't mean to--"
"It’s okay..." she said with tears coming down from her eyes. "I'll be fine."
"Mou~" Yuko came up and patted her head, pulling out something from her pocket. "Here. A little bird told me that you like melonpan."
At the word melonpan, Rena's eyes lit up as she grabbed it from Yuko's hands and started eating it happily.
"Eh? You really do like it, don't you?"
"Un!"
Takamina leaned closer to the Kuroi. "Who told you?"
"Acchan did. Better keep a few melonpans around in case she needs encouragement or she looks like she's gonna starve to death. Also, the only meat I've seen her scarf down was when it was this super spicy chicken. Rena likes spicy food." Yuko advised.
"OK, I'll keep that in mind." Minami smiled at Yuko, but she’s smiling more at the fact that Atsuko was caring towards her maids.
“Minami~” Atsuko called out, not liking the proximity between her slave and her best friend. The Kuroi had a slight fire in her eyes, but was completely extinguish, the moment the Shiroi came running over immediately.
“Hai~” Minami smiled sweetly at her master, causing the young girl to blush.
“I think you should continue on with the story.”
“Un~ “
“Actually, before you continue, I believe we all want to know why you don’t want to tell the others and what rank are you?” Mariko got the nods from the other angels and even Atsuko.
“I don’t want others to know because I don’t want them to worry, and since they are young, they don’t really have any experiences with the Kuroi Tenshi.” Minami explained.
“What about your rank?” Yuko hyped up.
“Um… I rather not tell you guys…” The Shiroi doesn’t want to let the others know that she’s the leader, the captain, the only Pure rank angel above.
“Why not?” Mayu asked.
“I-I don’t feel comfortable with it.”
“Okay, we respect that, please continue.” Mariko said.
“I went down to earth, seeing many of the humans turning into demons. After a while, I found Atsuko injecting her blood to a poor soul. We battled it out, though I wasn’t really trying to fight. Finally, I sacrifice myself using the holy dagger to save mankind. Then Atsuko uses her blood to save me… so now I’m her slave…” Minami told the short side of the story. She doesn’t feel it’s necessary to tell the Kurois of the other stuff.
Everyone was silent. Atsuko was thankful that Minami didn’t told the entire story.
“Is that it?!” Yuko stood up.
“Uh, yeah, why?”
“I thought there would be more action!” Yuko was really disappointed.
“Yeah, I thought there would be something more too…” Miichan chirped in.
“That’s all there is to it guys!” Atsuko spoke up, silencing everyone.
“I think it’s really cool to have a Shiroi as a slave. You did good Acchan.” Mayu gave the Kuroi a thumb up.
“Thanks Mayu. It’s getting late; you guys should stay the night.” The young girl offered.
“Thanks Acchan.” Mariko said.
“It’s nothing. You guys know where your rooms are.” Everyone started heading towards their room.
“Neh, where does Takamina sleep?” Yuko being curious.
“I sleep in the room next to Atsuko’s.” Minami answered.
“Tch, really? I thought –“
“You thought what, Yuko?” Atsuko gave the squirrel a scary smile which shuts her up immediately.
They all finally reach their room and all at once.
“Oyasuminasai.”
Atsuko and Minami were the only one left, standing at their room’s door.
“Oyasumi, Atsuko.”
“Un~ Oyasumi, Minami.”
They both smiled at each other and went inside to their room.
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Minami POVToday was a long and tiring day. I really liked Atsuko’s friend, they seem really nice. I look outside the window and at the moon.
I wonder why we’re enemies…I yawned and went into my in suite bathroom. The rose is completely healthy now, and blooms nicely. I sniff the rose, recalling my home place, right next to the rose garden. I would go there often, just to clear my mind.
I miss that place…I snapped my fingers to quickly change into my sleeping clothes. I was too exhausted to change them physically. I hopped onto the bed and already feeling like its heaven. I shut my eyes, getting ready for sleep to take over, but something seems to be missing. I turned over to my right, breathing in and out, like I usually do.
My body is dead, but my mind can’t seem to cooperate. I don’t know why, but something just doesn’t feel right.
What is it?...---------------------------------------------------------------
Atsuko POVAfter saying good night to Minami, I went into my in suite bathroom to do my rituals before going to bed. I took my make-up off and brush my teeth, running the day’s event through my mind.
I know all of them have each other’s, but are they interested in Minami?...I changed into my sleeping clothes and went to my bed. I lay down on top of my pillow, but it doesn’t feel comfortable for some reason. It feels weird, like I am missing something to help me sleep.
I turned to the left side, the place where Minami had occupied for the past few days. This bed seems so big now. I scooted over to that empty space, trying to fall asleep.
It smells like her…+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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