Disclaimer: I own nothing except Alistair and the idea....... *sigh*
Ginger: Okay, this is kind of a sequel to An unconventional new partner. It definitely takes Hisoka out of his comfort zone because I figured it was time Hisoka got to be a normal kid for a while. It will be something of a crossover with my Code Geass stories which involves Alistair as well. But either way, I hope you guys can enjoy this story!But as I always say, if you like it, let me know and leave a review so I know to continue, if you don't, you don't have to be nasty about it, which goes along the lines of 'if you can't say anything nice, then don't say nothin' at all' I'm not making you read this, nor is anyone else, so keep your comments to yourself. Constructive criticism is usually accepted because I do have grammar issues I know, and my mind thinks faster then I can type. So if something happens let me know nicely and I will fix the error, thank you.
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It had been months since Hisoka had spent only a couple of days with a temporary partner while Tsuzuki had been sick after being poisoned by an obnoxious little demon. He felt like life was finally a routine, but Tsuzuki was constantly bringing up a strange subject.
"Soka, don't you ever wish you could be a normal kid?" Tsuzuki asked one day as Hisoka sat at his desk, focused on a report he was in the middle of.
Hisoka gave him a curious glance. "I don't know." he shrugged. "Why would you ask something like that?"
"Curiosity." said Tsuzuki. "If you could be a normal kid for one day, have normal friends, and a normal life, would you take the opportunity?"
Hisoka sat, thinking hard. "I suppose I would." he said honestly, tapping his pen on his desk. "Of course, it's not like such an opportunity really comes along in one's lifetime." he said, then he went back to work.
He never noticed the sly smile on Tsuzuki's face. One that was unusual for him, because it meant he was planning something.
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After he finished up his last report, Hisoka let out a sigh of relief.
"All done for the night." he said with a smile.
"Already? That was quick Hisoka." said Tsuzuki, who glanced at his inbox which was still half full. "You're being quite productive today."
"Yes, and I noticed you've been doing the opposite." Hisoka sighed as he stood up. "I'll be right back, I'm just going to take this to Mr. Tatsumi really quick."
But before he could take a step, the door to their office opened and Tatsumi was standing in the doorway.
"Mr. Tatsumi, I was just coming to give you my last report." said Hisoka honestly.
"Thank you Kurosaki." said Tatsumi taking the manila folder.
"Did you need something Tatsumi?" Tsuzuki asked.
Tatsumi smiled and it caught Hisoka by surprise, unable to figure out why Tatsumi was so happy.
"Actually yes. I just got a letter from Mr. Hadrian. He wants your help in the U.S. Tsuzuki." said Tatsumi.
Hisoka blinked and he crooked his head to the side. "To the U.S.? Why does he need Tsuzuki? And what about me?"
"I don't know what he needs Tsuzuki for exactly, but you're to go with him. He said you two will be there for at least a couple of months."
"Where in the U.S.?" Hisoka asked, feeling completely bewildered as he scratched the back of his head.
"Somewhere in Virginia. Williamsburg or something like that." said Tatsumi. "He said something about flying out there too. He sent two plane tickets for the two of you."
"Why would we fly?" Tsuzuki asked.
"I don't know, I don't question him. I just follow his orders. He's overridden Enma-Diaoh's decision to keep you here. He said you two are to stay with him in Virginia." said Tatsumi. "Of course, he didn't tell my why he needed the two of you. He just said to send you out there. You two have a flight from the Nagasaki airport first thing tomorrow morning. Which means Tsuzuki, you need to have your inbox empty before you leave tonight."
Tsuzuki just let out a childish whine as he hit his head on the desk.
Hisoka still felt as if his head was spinning in confusion and he leaned on the edge of his desk to keep himself steady. "If we're going to be gone for a couple of months, who's going to take care of the Kyushu block?" he asked.
"Mr. Hadrian is sending a couple of replacements from the European sector. He said think of it as something of an exchange program between guardians and angels."
"Umm…. Okay." he said slowly.
"Anyway, since you're done you may go home Kurosaki." said Tatsumi.
"I think I'll stay and help Tsuzuki finish up his reports." said Hisoka honestly.
"Really Soka?" Tsuzuki asked hopefully.
"As you wish Kurosaki. I'll see you both in the morning then." he said, then he turned and left.
"Are you really going to help me with my reports Hisoka? You can go home if you'd like." Tsuzuki said honestly.
"If we're flying, I'll just sleep on the plane." said Hisoka, picking up half of Tsuzuki's stack. He began to turn to walk away, but he paused when he felt Tsuzuki gently grasp his elbow. He turned to see a sincere look on Tsuzuki's face.
"Thanks a lot Hisoka." he said.
"I don't understand why we're going to the U.S. of all places." Hisoka sighed, feeling confused.
He saw Tsuzuki smile.
"I do. Trust me, you'll be happy there." he said.
Hisoka couldn't help but stare. He couldn't place Tsuzuki's emotions. It was something along the lines of kindness and happiness, and something else he couldn't read.
"Why would I be happy? We're going out there to work." Hisoka said.
"I'm going out there to do the work. You're just coming along for the ride." said Tsuzuki.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Hisoka growled irritably.
"I can't tell you that. Alistair has something planned. That's all I can say."
Hisoka was about to say something somewhat smart and asinine, but Tsuzuki just grinned before focusing on his file. So he just sighed as he sat down at his desk and helped Tsuzuki finish the last of the reports before they headed home together.
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Ginger: I hope you guys all like this story, it'll get much more interesting as the story goes on I promise! The first chapter is never really the best one now is it?