Hello, everyone! This is a new story! Aichi and Kai will be wearing their Neon Messiah clothes. I hope everyone will enjoy and without further ado, let's start!
Normal POV
Aichi entered Card Capital as usual.
" Hello!"
" Good morning, Aichi." Misaki greeted
" Good morning, Misaki-san." Aichi greeted
" What's that? Another one?" Misaki ask, pointing to the box Aichi was carrying
" Y-Yeah... I wanted everyone to try some when they come... You won't mind, right?" Aichi ask, blushing lightly in embarrassment
" It's okay. But you already have some talent..." Misaki said
" No... I don't have such an interest. I'll go wait over there then." Aichi said
Misaki nodded and went back to reading her book as Aichi walked over to sit down on the table. It's been a month ever since the Seed incident and everyone was living happily. Although, the discovery of Aichi's talent other than Vanguard was a bit of a shock... Because Aichi can bake delicious desserts, he just can't cook well. After awhile, the others entered the shop.
" Yo!"
" Hello!"
" Good morning." Misaki greeted
" Aichi! Yo!" Naoki greeted
" Hello, Naoki-kun." Aichi greeted
He greeted his other friends as they sat down and talked.
" Huh? Aichi, you brought some more again?" Naoki ask
" Y-Yes... I'm trying out something new..." Aichi replied
" What's that?" Miwa ask
" Uh..."
Aichi hesitantly opened the box as they gathered.
" I didn't want to cause too much problems to Misaki-san, so... I made something simple..." Aichi said
" Awesome!" Naoki exclaimed
" The waffles are so small! I never seen anything like this!" Miwa exclaimed
" I put some chocolate inside... You can try some..." Aichi said
" Then, thanks for the food!"
They ate some and their eyes immediately sparkled a little.
" This is delicious, Aichi!" Naoki exclaimed
" Really?" Aichi ask
" The chocolate isn't so sweet because the waffle is already sweet itself! You're amazing!" Miwa exclaimed
" No... I'm not..." Aichi said
He glanced over to Kai as he saw him eating the waffle. Kai's eyes widened a little as Aichi turned away while blushing. After the waffles were cleared up, they began to cardfight each other. Aichi was challenging Kai.
" Aichi." Kai called
" Yes?"
" Those waffles... They were delicious..." Kai said
" Really?!" Aichi ask
" Yeah..."
" I'm glad you like it, Kai-kun!" Aichi said
" I have a request..." Kai said
" What is it?" Aichi ask
" Could you teach me...?" Kai ask
" Huh? S-Sure..." Aichi replied
" Then... What about tomorrow morning?" Kai ask
" T-That fast...?" Aichi ask
" Yeah... At the park... In the morning... At 9am..." Kai said
" Sure!"
Kai smiled as they continued their fight. The next morning, Aichi arrived at the park and saw Kai as he ran over to him.
" Kai-kun! I'm sorry, did you wait long?" Aichi ask
" No, I just arrived too. Let's go." Kai said
" Yeah!"
Kai led Aichi to his apartment as Aichi felt nervous. This was his first time entering Kai's apartment after all.
" Sorry for the intrusion..." Aichi greeted
" Come in." Kai said
Aichi nodded as they sat on the floor.
" Are you hungry? I'll go make some breakfast if you'd like." Kai said
" No... I already had some before I came." Aichi said
" I see."
They then went to the kitchen to prepare some ingredients and tools that Aichi brought over.
" Okay then... We'll make something simple today. I was thinking of Mille Crepe. It's like fried pancake." Aichi said
" Mille Crepe?" Kai ask
" Yes!"
Aichi taught Kai on how to make the batter and cream as he proceeded to teaching him on how to start making it.
" First, you pour some batter onto the pan. Not too much, so that it won't be too thick for decorating. And then tilt the pan so that the batter can fit the whole pan. Wait for awhile until it cooks... And now, take this decorating knife and run it along the edge of the crepe and..." Aichi said
Kai immediately stopped him when he saw Aichi wanting to touch the pan.
" You'll burn yourself!" Kai exclaimed
" It's fine. I'll just be flipping the crepe. I don't want to damage it with a spatula." Aichi said
Aichi took the edge of the crepe and flipped it over as he lowered the temperature. After the crepe was done cooking, he took the pan and turned it so that the crepe falls onto the rack prepared.
" Now you can try it, Kai-kun." Aichi said
" Y-Yeah..."
Aichi taught Kai through the steps as the crepe was done.
" That's so well done, Kai-kun!" Aichi exclaimed
" It's because you taught me well." Kai said
" Well, let's get to the decorating step. Which fruit do you like?" Aichi ask
Kai thought about it for awhile.
" Blueberries..." Kai said, turning away and blushing lightly
" Okay then."
Aichi took out a box of blueberries as he cut some of them into halves. He then took one of the crepe and placed it on the plate before spreading the cream and decorating with the blueberries before stacking another layer of crepe on top of it.
" Now, try this too." Aichi said
" Yeah..."
Kai then did the same thing as Aichi as the crepe was finally completed.
" Now, let's eat." Aichi said
" Yeah."
Aichi cut the crepe as he handed a plate to Kai before cutting his own slice. After that, they started to eat it.
" It's delicious! You did great, Kai-kun!" Aichi said
" It's thanks to your coaching..." Kai said
" No... It's from Kai-kun's effort to learn and plus, you're a fast learner. But it's weird... Why ask me to teach you?" Aichi ask
Kai flinched at those words.
" Well, I... I can't make these kinds of stuff..." Kai said
" Huh?"
" You could say that Miwa almost went to the hospital with food poisoning..." Kai said
Sweat drop...
" B-But... You can cook such nice meals while I can't... I think you're amazing!" Aichi said
" Thank you, Aichi." Kai said
" It's no problem." Aichi said
" Say, Aichi... To thank you for this, why don't you stay over for dinner?" Kai ask
" Huh?"
" I want to thank you properly, so... Won't you stay?" Kai ask
" Sure!"
Kai smiled as Aichi immediately called his home to tell his mother that he wouldn't be back for dinner.
" My mother said that as long as I don't bother you, then it's fine." Aichi said
" Whoever said that you'll bother me? Come on. After we clean up, let's have a few rounds of Cardfight." Kai said
" Sure!"
They quickly cleaned up and started to Cardfight until it was past dinner time as Kai quickly made a meal for both of them to eat.
" Delicious! The meals that Kai-kun makes are always so delicious!" Aichi exclaimed
" Thank you." Kai said
They cleaned the plates as Aichi asked Kai to wait at the dining area. After a few minutes, Aichi took out some caramel pudding for Kai.
" I made them before I came this morning. Please, try some." Aichi said
" Yeah..."
Kai ate the pudding as he nodded.
" It's delicious." Kai said
" Thank you, Kai-kun!" Aichi exclaimed
Soon, Aichi had to leave as Kai waved him off while making a promise that Aichi would come back the next morning to teach him more stuff.
~ The next morning~
Kai waited for Aichi to arrive at his apartment as a call suddenly came.
" Hello?"
" Long time no see." A voice over the phone said
" Who are you?" Kai ask
" Don't be so cruel. I came back to ask you again... Where is the Jewel?" The voice ask
" I told you, I will never tell you where it is!" Kai said
" I see. Then... Aichi Sendou, was it? He's a cutie, isn't he?" The voice ask
Kai's eyes widened.
" What did you do with Aichi?!" Kai ask
" Nothing yet. But if you want him back safe and sound, I'd recommend you to tell me where the Jewel is or you'll never be seeing the boy again." The voice said
" Aichi... Where is he?! Let me hear his voice!" Kai shouted
" Too bad. He's still sleeping in my bed. You have a great taste, that's for sure. A cutie like him going to waste with someone like you." The voice said
" Don't you dare lay a single finger on him!" Kai shouted
" I'll give you a time limit. Three days is all I'll give you. Meet me at the usual place and we'll have a trade. The boy for the Jewel. See you." The voice said
" Wait!"
But the call was cut off as Kai put down his phone and he punched the wall in frustration...
" Aichi... I'm sorry... It's all my fault that I dragged you into this..." Kai said
" I'll definitely save you!" Kai thought
Aichi's POV
Where am I...? It's so dark...
" Are you awake?" A voice ask
He removed the blindfold and cloth he tied on me as I looked around to find myself inside a room. There were shackles on my wrists and ankles as I tried to get out of them. How did I end up here?
~ Flashback start~
I was walking towards Kai-kun's apartment, excited about being able to teach my idol baking when a hand suddenly came out and grabbed me. I tried to struggle but was immediately knocked out.
~ Flashback end~
I gasped and looked at my kidnapper.
" Who are you?" I ask
" It's not important to know my name. Don't worry. Once Kai decides to cooperate, I'll release you." The man said
I suddenly felt his fingers groping my butt as I tried to struggle.
" Kai's lucky. To have met such a cute boy like you... Right?" The man ask
" Let go!" I screamed
But that only made the groping even worse as I moaned a little.
" Like it?" The man ask
I glared at him as he chuckled.
" You sure know the term of looks can kill... But too bad, you're too cute to have that term put on." He said
" Let me go..." I said
" That's something I cannot cooperate on. You see, Kai knows the location of the thing that I'm searching for and he wouldn't tell me for years. So I thought of an idea... Kidnap you and trade the location for you. I gave him three days to think, I wonder if he'll cooperate with you as hostage." He said
" He wouldn't! If it's something that important, he'll never tell you anything!" I said
" Oh, we'll see about that." The man said and smirked
My sweat dripped down my cheek after that.
Kai's POV
I was nervous after that phone call... After that guy called me, I tried to contact Aichi many times but he never answered... What if he's really been... Another call came as I answered it.
" Hello?"
" Hey, have you been well?" It was that guy...
" What do you want?" I ask
" Oh, your friend wants to talk to you. So I'll be kind enough to let him talk to you." He said
" Kai-kun!" It was Aichi!
" Aichi! Aichi, where are you?!" I ask
" Kai-kun! If it's something important, don't say anything!" Aichi said
" What are you saying?!" I ask
I suddenly heard Aichi's screams.
" Aichi! Aichi!" I shouted
" Don't touch me! Let me go! No! Stop it!" Aichi screamed
" What are you doing to Aichi?!" I ask
" The things that you won't get to do." The guy replied
" Stop it! Alright, I'll tell you where it is! Just don't hurt Aichi!" I said
" That's better." He said
" Meet me at usual place at 1pm... But if I don't see Aichi there physically, then I won't tell you anything." I said
" Fine then. 1pm, it is." The guy said and he hung up the call
I turned off my phone as I checked the time. 11am... I still have two more hours... I need to help Aichi, no matter what!
~ Two hours later~
I waited in the forest as the guy finally arrived with Aichi blindfolded beside him.
" I'm here. Where's the Jewel?" He ask
" First, give Aichi back." I said
" You really think I'm that dumb? You want to escape after he comes back to you, didn't you? Not going to happen." The guy said
" Give Aichi back. Or I'm not going to tell." I said
" Fine then. Since you're not telling..." He said
A cage surrounded me as I looked around.
" You set a trap?!" I exclaimed
" Of course. It's for you to watch the show." The guy said
Before I knew it, Aichi's jacket was opened as he struggled.
" No! Stop it!" Aichi screamed
" Aichi!" I shouted
" It's just the jacket. Tell me where it is." The guy said
" No!" I shouted
" Fine then." The guy said
The guy then proceeded to what he was doing as he tore opened Aichi's shirt. He then clicked his fingers as a giant black pole came out from behind Aichi. The shackles on Aichi's wrists were then removed and put back on when his arms were bounded behind the pole.
" Stop it!" I shouted
" Help! Stop it! Please!" Aichi was starting to cry
Vines then stopped his ankles from moving as Aichi continued to struggle while the guy started to fool around with Aichi. Aichi was screaming and his tears were spilling out of the blindfold.
" Give up?" The guy ask
" I..."
" Seems like you'll just continue to resist. I've already held back enough anyway, don't you agree?" The guy ask
My eyes widened as he removed Aichi's pants.
" Stop it! Stop it right now!" I shouted
I immediately took out a red crystal as I burned my way through the cage bars and tackled the guy down before running over to Aichi and removing his blindfold.
" Aichi!"
" Kai-kun..."
I burned away the shackles and vines before catching him. He smiled a little before fainting. I buttoned up his jacket to cover his torn shirt before pulling up his pants and zipped it up. I looked over to the guy, who was standing up.
" Ibuki..." I glared at him darkly
" Finally calling my name, Kai?" Ibuki ask
" I will never forgive you for doing this to Aichi." I said darkly
" It was your fault for not talking." He said
" I held back calling your name because I don't want to get Aichi involved in this. You've gone too far." I said
" So what? He provided me with so much entertainment too." He chuckled
I glared at him again.
" Now tell me, Kai. Where's the Jewel?" Ibuki ask
I held Aichi tightly at those words as he looked on. I'm a little worried... What if he discovers it...? He suddenly started laughing.
" Now I get it! Why are you so insistent on protecting this boy, the reason that is!" He said
I was ready to make a run for it with Aichi in my arms.
" So that's it! I had the Jewel in my hands and yet I didn't notice! Hand him over, Kai. I know now... Aichi Sendou is the Jewel!" Ibuki said
I immediately ran away after Ibuki said that as I continued to hold Aichi tightly. I quickly arrived at my apartment as I locked the door shut and walked over to my bed before laying Aichi down. I unbuttoned his jacket and took out a blue crystal. I held it over the torn parts of his shirt as it completely mended itself. Aichi started to wake up as he opened his eyes and looked at me.
" Kai-kun?" He ask
" I'm here. Are you alright?" I ask
" Yeah... Thank you..." Aichi said
" It's fine." I said
" I better leave now." He said, standing up
" Oh, you better not. You still need rest. Don't worry, you're not bothering me. Go back to sleep." I said
" Okay..."
I laid him back down as he quickly fell asleep.
Aichi's POV
I woke up after an hour of rest as I sat up. I looked around the apartment but Kai-kun wasn't here... I felt something slipping off my shoulders as I saw that it was Kai-kun's jacket and put it over my shoulders again. It was warm and makes me feel so secure... I suddenly heard a voice coming from the room beside the kitchen as I carefully walked over to it. The door was slightly open as I saw Kai-kun kneeling down in front of a screen that had the shadow of someone.
" We ordered you to take care of the Jewel and you almost lost it to the enemy!" The shadow scolded
" I'm sorry, Elders. I promise it won't happen again. But I have a request, please stop referring the Jewel as 'it'." Kai-kun said
" What did you say?!" The shadow ask
Kai-kun flinched at the angry tone.
" Who gave you the rights to say that to us?!" The shadow ask
" I'm sorry... But you should know very well that the Jewel has his own soul and body, he has his own free will now... We can't keep calling him 'it' as if he's non-existent as a human. He's not the same Jewel that we know. He's now a real human and not a projection of one." Kai-kun said
" You have no rights to tell us what to do! If that's what you want, then we'll banish you from coming back until you give us a satisfying report!" The shadow said
I burst into the room after hearing that. Kai-kun was surprised as he stood up.
" What is this?! Why are you banishing Kai-kun?!" I ask
" Aichi, what are you doing here?!" Kai-kun ask
" Please tell me! Why?! Why are you being so mean?!" I ask
" Mean?!" The shadow exclaimed
" Aichi, that's enough!" Kai-kun said
" No! I want to know! Why?! What are you hiding from me, Kai-kun?!" I ask
Kai-kun seemed to hesitate telling me anything as he looked over to me.
" Aichi." He called
He suddenly leaned in and kissed me on my lips. At first, my eyes widened and I was surprised. I wanted to kiss back because I love Kai-kun. If this was reality, I want to return and show him my feelings for him... But I suddenly felt sleepy and after a few moments, everything was darkness.
Kai's POV
I caught Aichi after he fell asleep as I looked at him. I used a sleeping spell when I kissed him and it was effective. I then looked back to the Elders.
" Say all you want, Elders. But I'll protect Aichi no matter what. Jewel or not, he's human now. I don't care if you banish me because I disrespect you but Aichi's more important to me than anyone else. That's all I want to say. Please excuse me." I said
" Kai. Don't disappoint us. You know very well how important it... no, he is to our world. If he insists on knowing his past, we won't stop you. You're not banished anymore. Take care of him properly." One of the Elders said
" Yeah."
I left the room and laid Aichi down on my bed again. An hour later, he woke up an looked at me again.
" Hey, how are you?" I ask
" Kai-kun...?" Aichi ask
He suddenly got up and it surprised me.
" Hey, Kai-kun! The shadow... They were banishing you and... I wanted to ask you about your secret! Kai-kun, tell me! What is that Jewel you were talking about?!" Aichi ask
" Calm down. You really want to know?" I ask
Aichi nodded as I smiled and ruffled his hair.
" And here I thought you'd think it was all a dream." I said
" B-Because I know... I know that your kiss is real... Actually, I wanted to tell you something for a long time... I love you, Kai-kun." Aichi confessed
I blushed as I turned away from him.
" Yeah... Me too..." I said
Aichi smiled widely as I smiled as well.
" Thank you, Aichi." I said
" No... I should thank Kai-kun instead! Come on, let's bake some more things today!" Aichi said, taking my hand
" But, didn't you want to know the truth?" I ask
" It can wait! I can tell you're still hesitating. Don't worry, I'll wait until you're ready to say it." He replied
I smiled at the reply as I nodded and we started our lesson.
And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!