Okay now Leki and Dane I need your help on this.
Leki: What is it?
Dane: What you need our help on?
Well, you know how we had been making sure to finish one story before starting another one? The two muses nod. Well, this time we are going to have a challenge.
Leki and Dane: Challenge?
Yes, while we are still going to do Strangers among us and Strangers within us we are also going to be working on another story.
Dane and Leki: What!
Leki: Girl are you for real?
Yes.
Dane: Do you think we are trained enough to pull it off?
Most definitely. But it might not be easy. But I promise it should be fun.
Dane: I like fun.
Leki: Me to.
Well then are you guys in?
Leki and Dane: Yes!
I put a hand out and they put their hands on top of mine.
Leki: Let's do it.
Dane: Yeah.
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Summary: In this story Tsuzuki is a child case worker who is actually on the edge of getting fired when a new boy comes into his life. You couldn't find such an unlikely pair anywhere else.
Will this boy get Tsuzuki to change his lazy ways?
Can Tsuzuki get close to the boy who was abandon by his family?
Will the boy lower his emotional guard to a man he hardly knows?
Will, these two beat all the odds and get past their pasts?
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The New Case
In Kyoto there is a building where many people work to help out children who are not in such good family environments. They are almost always busy since there are many children in the world who needs help. So this is just one of many places located across the globe. Inside the place was pretty noisy and seemed to be at a fast pace. However, in the office just at the end of the hall on the first floor it was pretty quiet.
Inside the office was a pretty common and plain place. No different then any other kind of office except that the walls were painted of a light pink with the exception the around the doorway and the two windows that were painted a darker pink. The floor was a light brown, hard wood floor onto which the ceiling lights' reflection made it sparkle. The only plants was a fern that sat on a brown desk next to the tray that said in. The out tray had slightly more papers in it then the in. So it was easy to see that this guy got his work done.
Sitting behind the desk writing up a new file was a man in his sixties. He had black hair that showed a lot of spots where it turned gray. The man wore a black suit in a plus size. But he wasn't over weight or anything like that. He looked to be a very serious guy and if it was not for the fact that he had a candy jar on the other side of the Out tray no one would ever guessed that he is only serious when it comes to work.
Across from the desk, two people sat in the two chairs. Sitting in the chair on the right was a young woman with long light brown hair, glasses that rested gently on her nose, brown eyes, and a very caring gentle face. She wore a light blue business suit that had a skirt that went just an inch past her knees. Sitting with her black suitcase resting in her lap and her hands folded neatly on top of her suitcase she wore a gentle smile as she watched the older man write.
Sitting in the chair on the left was a young boy possibly between eleven and twelve years of age. He had sandy blonde hair that was rather long for a boy and some part of his hair covered his left eye completely. If it would have covered both eyes then no one would have known he has Emerald Green eyes. He had on a white T-shirt and blue pants that looked like they were never washed in ages. Not to mention the scuffed up shoes that used to be white but now was looking yellow and looked like it had been hand me down for years before reaching this boy. The boy was pale and thin which gave the impression that he doesn't eat much and that it looks like he doesn't get out much into the sunlight. The boy had his hands gripped to the sides of his chair and he was looking everywhere else except at the girl and the man.
Anyone else would have thought that odd. However, children like this get seen everyday. The man finally finished writing and looked up. Placing his hands neatly together and resting them on top of the paper he was just writing on he smiled at them and cleared his throat to speak. This act seemed to not catch the boy's attention as he was now looking at the plant. "It is good of you to come. Ms. Beckman." The man said.
"Thank you Mr. Konoe." The woman responded in a gentle and sweet voice as she smiled at Konoe. "I that is we are pleased that you can take him on such short notice." She added.
"Well, you get a lot of cases." Konoe replied.
"Yes but this one is different." Beckman said. "This boy seems to not want help from anyone." She said as she looked over at the boy who was now gazing down at his shoes. "He seems so sweet and I know he can be. But …" She couldn't finish her words.
"But you never got a case that you couldn't handle before. Am I right?" Konoe asked. Beckman nodded as she looked at Konoe. "Given what I read in his case file he comes from a good family. A family of well trained sword fighters. Correct?" He asked.
"Yes and I don't see why he is like this. I mean as far as I could tell the boy is treated fairly and yet it seems that he doesn't think so." She said. "So after having him with me for a year and seeing as I am unable to reach him I just thought of you and remembered how your people helped me when I was a child in trouble." She said.
"Yes you were a child that was not able to be handled by anyone." Konoe said. "And you were my first hard case. I still remember how many times I had to get my walls and windows repaired because you had saw fit to injury yourself whenever I wasn't in the room." Konoe said as he gave a small laugh. The Woman blushed. "But in time you came around and look at you now Nancy." Konoe said. "I mean Ms. Beckman." He corrected himself.
"You can call me Nancy if you wish Mr. Konoe. After all we did become good friends after a while." Nancy said as she gave him a gentle smile.
"If we are friends then you don't need to add Mr. Konoe to my name you know." Konoe said.
"I know." Nancy said.
"So boy, your name is Hisoka Kurosaki. Correct?" Konoe asked as he looked at the boy who finally decided he would acknowledge that he was in a room with other people as he looked at Konoe. The boy just gave a small nod but said nothing. His Emerald green eyes looked cold and distant. It was like he didn't want to be near anyone, ever. Nancy gave Konoe the expression that said he never talks to anyone. Konoe gave a sigh and leaned back in his chair.
Nancy tried to brush the hair from the boy's face but the boy just dodged her hand and moved his chair four feet to the left so to avoid her or anyone's touch. Konoe saw this and frowned. "But compared to him I think your case was easier." Konoe said as he leaned forward. "I may not be able to handle him being as I am not as young as I used to be." Konoe said.
"Oh, I see …" Nancy said as she frowned and started to lower her head.
Konoe smiled again. "But I think I know one perfect for this kind of case." He said. Konoe pulled out another piece of paper and started writing on it. Nancy raised her head up and had a very curious expression on her face. Hisoka had gone back to looking around the room as he was now looking up at the ceiling. But he quickly looked back down when the hair covering his left eye. It appeared he didn't want anyone to see both his eyes.
Once Konoe had finished writing he pressed the call button that was on his desk. "Tatsumi?" He said.
"Yes Mr. Konoe?"
"Can you please come to my office?" Konoe asked.
"Of course sir."
"Thank you." Konoe said then he let go of the call button and stood up. Nancy stood up as well and motioned for Hisoka to stand up. Konoe went to the file cabinet and pulled out a new folder then closed it. Then he opened it again and pulled out another new folder and closed the cabinet again.
"Thank you Mr. Konoe." Nancy said as she smiled an even bigger smile.
"Don't worry Nancy the boy is going to be in good hands." Konoe said. 'I hope.' He thought to himself. There was a knock on the door. "Come in Tatsumi." Konoe said.
There was a small click and then the door opened revealing a thin young man with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was in a light brown business suit and had on glasses. He had a very gentle smile. "You asked for me?" Tatsumi said in a very calm business like demeanor.
"Yes I would like you to take Mr. Kurosaki here to that lazy, overjoyed, waste of space on the third floor." Konoe said as he looked over to Hisoka who was now looking at the pink walls. Nancy motioned for the boy to come closer. However, Hisoka did not move. Sighing, she went over to take his hand. But the moment she stepped within his space he moved quickly around her and walked closer to Tatsumi. The boy seemed to have a rather noticeable right limp when he walked.
"Hello there." Tatsumi said as he put a hand out to Hisoka who only scuffled away like he was going to get hit or something. This puzzled Tatsumi. He looked at Konoe and Nancy for a moment.
"Nancy says he is always like that." Konoe said. "So I figure who better then him to help this boy." Konoe said.
"Yes sir." Tatsumi said as e smiled again.
"Oh and make some copies of the boy's file that Ms. Beckman was so kind to bring with her." Konoe said as he handed the file and the two new folders to Tatsumi who took them and tucked them under his left arm. ? Make sure to give one to his new caseworker and keep the extra one incase he loses the copy. Which he probably will, given the way he keeps things." Konoe said as he had a slight annoyed tone of voice.
"Of course sir." Tatsumi said as he started to try and wonder how long it will be before the guy tries to pass this boy to someone else.
As if reading his thought Konoe added one more thing. "And tell him that if he so much as thinks of passing this boy on to someone else that he will be fired." Konoe said. "And that he can bet his sweet cinnamon rolls on." He added. "Ms. Beckman why don't I escort you out?" Konoe suggested. The two then walked past Tatsumi and Hisoka who seemed to be at the other end of the room against the wall giving off a slight shake all over his body.
When Tatsumi motioned for Hisoka to follow him Hisoka did so but making sure to stay four or five feet behind Tatsumi as they walked.
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Outside Nancy and Konoe shook hands. "I am so very happy." Nancy said as she looked like she could almost cry. "Thank you so very much." Nancy said.
"Don't mention it." Konoe said. "He is in good hands here." He added. The bus that read Nagasaki on it came to a stop in front of the building. Seeing this Nancy remembered one other tidbit.
"Oh I hope the new guy doesn't try to get Hisoka onto any public transportation." She said.
"Why's that?" Konoe asked.
"The boy will freak out." Nancy responded with a worried look.
"I see, then how is it you two got here? I mean Nagasaki is pretty far off from Kyoto." Konoe said. Nancy didn't answer. "You two walked." Konoe said.
Nancy gave a nod. "Good thing it is such a nice day huh?" She asked as she stepped onto the bus. Konoe waved and watched the bus leave before going back inside.
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Leki: one … two … three …
What are you doing?
Dane: He is counting how many pages this first chapter took to do.
Oh I see. But why?
Dane: Shrugs. No clue.
Leki: Five … Six. This first chapter is six pages long.
Really? Hmmm felt like more.
Leki: Hey it was starting to get good why did you stop?
So to have there be some suspense.
Leki: Oh.
Dane: That was a good plan.
Thank you.
Dane: I just hope we can juggle two stories.
Well, if people keep reading and reviewing them then I am sure we can pull it off.
Leki: You know we should hurry up and ask the people to read and review the story.
Dane: Why's that?
Leki: Because now this story is seven pages long.
Lol, okay then go a head and tell them.
Leki and Dane: Please read and review our story!
Dane: Then we can get the next chapter up.
Leki: yes because this is going to get good.
Dane and Leki: So don't keep us and any other readers waiting Review!