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Chapter 1
The Past Two Weeks
Part 1
The Squad Set-Up
November 5
Ayu sat, in a chair behind a large desk. Two chairs were in front of the desk. It was covered in papers, a cup of tea was still warm and was sitting on her desk. She had been up for two days straight. Shinji and Toji walked in, and sat down in front of Ayu.
"So," she yawned, "Have you come up with some people who could go after Kira and Tohru?"
"Yes," Shinji said, and handed Ayu a piece of paper.
Ayu read that the following would be on the squad: Shinji, Toji, Ayu, Haya, Sada, Mika, Tatsuya, Momiji, Kyo, Yuki, Scottie, Miri, Ai, and Leiko.
"WHAT?!" Ayu shouted, "WHY DO YOU HAVE MIRI, AI AND LEIKO AN THE SQUAD???!!!!"
"They are capable agents," Toji answered calmly.
"BUT THEY'LL TRY TO SABOTAGE THE MISSION!!!" Ayu shouted.
"I think you should get over your personal problems in this crisis," Toji said, "Rescuing Kira and Tohru is more important."
"OF COURSE IT'S IMPORTANT!! BUT THE FACT THAT THEY WILL BE TRYING TO SABOTAGE THIS MISSION IS ALSO IMPORTANT!!!"
"ENOUGH!!!" Shinji shouted, rising, "STOP TRYING TO BE LIKE KIRA AND ACTING LIKE THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM!!!"
"Shinji…" Toji said, as Ayu burst into tears.
"I'M NOT DONE!!" Shinji screamed, "WE ALL MISS KIRA AND TOHRU, BUT YOU'RE ACTING REDICULOUSLY!!! YOU NEED TO TRY TO HELP THEM, NOT MOAN ABOUT HOW THEY'RE GONE, AND ACT LIKE YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WHO MISSES THEM!!" Shinji sat back down, panting.
Ayu's tears dried, and she said, "I'm sorry."
"There's nothing to be sorry about," Toji said, "It's just frustrating that you are so broken. But, is the squad good?" Ayu nodded. Toji said, "Good. When you see Kira again, you're going to beat her up, aren't you?" Ayu nodded again, sniffing. "That's good," Toji said.
So, the squad was finalized.
Part 2
Trapped. No Control.
Suki being in control is much worse than Kira. At least I rarely agreed with Kira. I never agree with Suki.
While I am dark as Night, Suki is as dark as a black hole. I am tame compared to that monster. The worst bit is that I can't take control with that idiot in a block of ice. I have no power when she is like this. She's too dark as it is.
I, Dark, want Kira back. See how pathetic I am?
It may be hard to believe, but I am a lot like Kira. We are two parts of one whole. But if Kira is not in control…
I'm screwed.
This totally figures, since I always wanted her to go bye-bye. Guess I got what wanted, huh?
I miss Kira's Guardians, too. They're gone. Suki has them trapped. They're being forced to do her bidding. Which is REALLY BAD; I could use their help right now.
I don't think that I can get Kira out on my own. But knowing Kira's friend's they'll be after her. I'll help them. Don't worry Kira. I'll get you back.
Shit. I'm getting to be such a sap. Don't tell anyone, 'kay? It'll be our secret.
Part 3
Haya
November 7
I will do my dance. The one Kira-nee taught me. It will be for Kira-nee and Tohru-nee.
Swirling and twirling, I dance, sword in my hand. I am dancing the dance of the Dragon, variation 5. The first Kira-nee taught me.
As I dance, bare feet moving gracefully, I spread my arms and leap, transitioning into Dragon variation 2. I move more slowly now. In a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, it may be the most formal of dance wear, but Kira-nee once told me that it didn't matter what you wore, as long as you practiced. We would begin our mission to find her tomorrow.
Moving more violently, I transitioned into the dance of the Phoenix, the only variation. It was long, and tiring. It was supposed to show the phoenix's anger if its loved ones were killed. Fire seemed to surround me, as I showed my rage. Then I slowed once more into the funeral dance of the Dragon. Moving sadly, slowly, I could never do this as beautifully as Kira-nee could, but I always did my best. Kira-nee had learned these on a mission in Germany. Tears began to run down my face, as I remembered how Kira-nee had loved Momiji, I could tell, just by the look on her face. I fell to my knees, and heard clapping behind me. I wiped my eyes, and turned, and I saw Momiji.
"That was wonderful!" he said, "Who taught you that?"
"Kira-nee," I said sadly.
"Oh," he said, and I could tell he was holding back tears as he asked, "If I mastered it, do you think that Kira would come back?"
I could not bear to say no, so I said, "May be."
"Can you teach me then, the boy's part?" Momiji asked.
"Sure, I just need the one who usually danced the boy's part to accompany me," I said, walking off.
I returned a few minutes later, Scottie at my side. "This," I said, "Is Scottie. He was Kira's third in our squad, so he went on the mission where Kira learned. Scottie, this is Momiji, you know the one who Kira like, liked."
"Pleased to meet you," Scottie said. So, Momiji's lessons began.
Author's Note: So, the next part of Tales of an Onigiri begins! I hope you all liked it. I know it was really short…the next chapter will be longer since we will be seeing Tohru again, and Mission: Find Kira will also begin. Thanks for all of the reviews from the last update of Tales of an Onigiri! Please Review!!!