Chapter One: Reunions and Rumors
Disclaimer: I do not own Durarara or Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler).
Warning: Shizaya so it's a shounen-ai story.
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"I cannot imagine why he would settle down in a place like this though now that I think about it, he does have an obsession with humans."
"I shudder to think what he has been up to all these years," A tall dark-haired male with deep crimson eyes walked through the crowd.
His crisp black suit gave him the appearance of a business person. However he carried himself more of someone with superior upbringing not a salary man.
Crimson eyes glimmered in satisfaction as he spotted his target. "Ah… there he is now my dear little brother how I miss you," He chuckled darkly.
Sitting on a park bench was another dark-haired male though shorter in height with similar sparkling blood-red eyes. This man was dressed in all black clothing and a peculiar knee-length fur-trimmed parka.
The shorter male seemed quite preoccupied with his cell phone, looking down at the screen intently.
Suddenly the male on the bench stiffened, breathing deeply, "I know that scent anywhere… Raven or do you prefer Sebastian? You were quite attached to that name," The shorter male smiled.
Sebastian calmly walked over to the other, standing before him. "Yes Sebastian will do. Hello Crow or do you prefer Izaya now?" He smiled as Izaya nodded his head.
Izaya was soon pulled into a passionate embrace earning startled looks from those who knew of the infamous information broker.
Who was this strange man hugging the "Izaya Orihara" and why would he allow it to happen?
"Sebastian it has been over several hundred years since we last saw each other. You have not changed at all… but I have," Izaya sighed reluctantly pulling out of the hug, turning away slightly.
A sad, yet reassuring smile crossed Sebastian's lips, "I know you were not easy to find I had to trade in a few favors, I did not want to believe you died. So I asked a Shinigami who is very much infatuated with me to do some checking. They do keep track of the dead after all."
"It seems at the last moment you decided to embed yourself in the body of an unborn child you devoured its soul. You took over its body and have done that ever since re-gathering your strength," Sebastian sighed.
Izaya looked a bit uncomfortable at having Sebastian know what he's been up to. Sebastian was the only one he could ever be honest with, to show his true emotions.
"I did not want to die I was always and still am after of death. I did not earn my immortality back then and now I am in this human shell. It's like starting over, I have to devour more souls. It is quite hard since I am for the sake of argument almost human myself," Izaya looked away from Sebastian almost ashamed.
Pulling Izaya into a comforting hug from behind Sebastian whispered softly, "It's alright Izaya I am here now I will help you no brother of mine will die like some human. You done quite well, you survived your ordeal now let me take care of you. It was my fault to begin with I had no idea there was a demon hunter within that village I told you about."
Izaya chuckled humorlessly, " In all these centuries I have never blamed you. I was supposed to devour a few souls then leave. No, it was my arrogance that led to my defeat. It seems as if I haven't learned much I am still as conceited as ever."
"So what made you stay in Japan?" Sebastian decided a change in subject was in order.
Izaya's eyes lit up in recollection. "Well, when you told me of Japan's culture and how there was a village that worship crows I was curious. You know how my curiosity gets the better of me. I became their god, Yatagarasu they called me. For a while they would sacrifice people in my name so I had an almost unending supply of souls. That was until that demon hunter came and tried to kill me."
"Worse off he killed all those who worshipped and tried to protect me. Those poor humans they did not know any better yet they risked their lives for me. It is why I both love and hate humans so much," Izaya smiled sadly.
Nodding his head absorbing the new information Sebastian murmured, "As I said before I found you at last and I will take care of everything."
Deciding it was time to head home, Izaya said happily, "I have plenty of room it's a penthouse only the best for us."
It was one the first times in centuries Izaya was truly content. However during that entire exchange people were texting, posting online, and talking to their friends about what they just witnessed: a mysterious black-haired stranger just swept the untouchable Izaya off his feet and was now going home with him.
Questions and speculations were all over the place as everyone wanted to know who this man was and what was his relationship with Izaya Orihara?
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It took no time at all for them to reach Izaya's home where Namie was reading one of Izaya's many books.
"Namie you can go home for the night I no longer need of you," Izaya chirped taking off his coat skipping further into the penthouse.
Looking up from the book she was reading on one of Izaya's couches Namie asked, "Oh who is this?"
She quickly noticed Sebastian who was looking over the apartment with assessing eyes. "This is Sebastian Michaelis, an old friend of mine he will be staying well… indefinitely," Izaya smiled cheerfully.
At seeing that particular expression on Izaya's face of all people startled Namie. She had seen him smile, but those were fake, condescending, or psychotic not genuinely happy.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Namie Yagiri," Sebastian smiled pleasantly making her unconsciously blush. His charms could make it past even the iciest exteriors.
"Same here, anyway if you no longer need me I have to go Seiji promised to come over for dinner," Namie said as she left.
As soon as the door closed Sebastian chuckled, "I have a feeling she's confused about our relationship."
"Well I can't very well tell the truth, let her believe what she wants. She is already convinced I'm homosexual anyway so let her think you are my lover," Izaya laughed sitting down at his desk.
"Oh and how did she come to that conclusion?" Sebastian smirked while Izaya blushed.
At seeing Izaya blush Sebastian's smirk widened wanting to hear the explanation ever more.
"There is this human that I like to call a monster. He has abnormal strength as in can throw vending machines as if they weighed nothing. We play this game of cat and mouse where he would throw various heavy objects to try to injury or kill me while I throwing knives at him trying escape him," Izaya explained.
"Anyway I always call him Shizu-chan, his name is Shizuo Heiwajima some people often believe that this entire game is just foreplay. That we are merely flirting with each other this is because we have being doing this since high school," Izaya snickered while swirling in his swivel chair.
Humming thoughtfully Sebastian spoke, "I see I can understand where some can draw that conclusion. Both of you probably have had ample opportunities to kill each other with his strength and your deadly knife skills. One quick stab to the brain or heart would kill most anything. So do you have feelings for this Shizuo Heiwajima?"
Blushing a bit Izaya confessed, "He's just so interesting Sebastian, he's not like any other human I've met. He does not fall for my mind games, he is not fooled by my charms or looks, and his strength is quite appealing. It is not love I have not felt such an emotion towards a human, but I would say it is rather close to that maybe if I was a human I would say it is love."
Sebastian smiled mischievously, "I know what you mean my experience has taught me that humans can be amazing creatures they will often surprise you. One is like the other if you are attached to this human then I will have to see if he is worthy of my little brother's affections."
"As long as you don't kill him, if he is to die it will be my hand alone," Izaya smiled a deadly smile he was territorial when it came to what he viewed to be his.
Holding his hands up in surrender Sebastian replied, "Say no more, now I believe it is time for bed come along I can tuck you in like I used to."
Sebastian then suddenly vanished before reappearing behind Izaya, scooping him up into his arms before virtually teleporting to Izaya's bedroom.
"What about you Sebastian? I haven't made up the guest bedroom. I know you don't sleep, but still I would be a terrible host not to offer," Izaya said jumping out of Sebastian's arms to change into some night-clothes, a simple black t-shirt and sleep pants.
"I have told you before leave things to me besides I need to acquaint myself to how everything works around here. So just expect a wonderful breakfast in the morning upon waking up. I have learned many things in the past centuries we have been separated," Sebastian smiled tucking Izaya in, who rolled his eyes being that he was far too old for this, but allowed it.
"Goodnight Sebastian-niisama," Izaya yawned before closing his eyes. "Goodnight Izaya-otouto," Sebastian whispered.
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[CHAT ROOM]
Taro Tanaka: Kanra isn't online tonight.
Saika: I hope everything is alright.
Bakyura: From what I heard Kanra is probably busy now.
Setton: You know it's usually Kanra's thing to spread rumors.
Bakyura: With Kanra not here someone has to, anyway I heard that a certain informant was pretty chummy with some dark hair guy in the park tonight.
Setton: What?!
Saika: Really? I had no idea he was like that, not that I'm judging but he didn't seem like the type to be interested in anyone man or woman.
Taro Tanaka: Agreed, so any idea who this guy is?
Bakyura: No idea, just that he was tall had black hair, pale skin, and red eyes to me it seems pretty narcissistic to fall for a guy with similar features.
Setton: Hold on we don't know if they're really like that what if he's a cousin you did say he shared similar features.
Taro Tanaka: Setton has a point we don't know much about Izaya I mean up until about a few months ago I didn't know he had twin sisters.
Bakyura: Okay you may be right, but the forums are filled with rumors, one of my favorites is seeing if this guy is really some lover of Izaya how he is going to react to Shizuo Heiwajima.
Saika: What do you mean?
Taro Tanaka: I get it if this guy is Izaya's lover he is not going to like Shizuo trying to hurt him in the same instance, he might not like Izaya paying any other guys that much attention. Oh the other hand maybe he can get Izaya to stop getting into so much trouble.
Setton: That's if the guy is Izaya's lover.
Bakyura: The photos I've seen are pretty convincing.
Saika: There are photos?
Bakyura: I had no idea you were like that, Saika-chan!
Saika: Well I uh…
Setton: Oh I have to go, see you later. [Setton signed off]
Saika: I have to go too, it's getting late. Bye everyone. [Saika signed off]
Bakyura: Later peeps! [Bakyura signed off]
Taro Tanaka: Yeah later. [Taro Tanaka signed off]
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[What is it Shinra?] Celty asked Shinra who he was trying to get her attention during her chat session.
"It's about the rumors I have heard about Izaya. I'm wondering about what's going on. I mean I usually don't invest time in such things, but I've never even heard of this guy and he looks very close to him," Shinra sighed.
[You're concern as a friend, I mean you are probably his only friend and he never told you about this man.] Celty guessed.
Shinra nodded his head murmuring, "That's right I mean we don't go sharing all our secrets, but for the most part I'm probably the only one besides Shizuo and Kyohei to some extent who knows the most about him."
[If this guy is truly his lover maybe he feared your rejection or judgment so he kept him a secret or maybe this is all nothing and he is his cousin or something.] Celty tried to reason with Shinra.
"You might be right anyway it's time for bed I'm going to head over to his place tomorrow and ask him myself." Shinra said.
[Good idea I'll go with you, I am curious.] Celty admitted.
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Morning came rather soon to those who had a lot on their minds especially Izaya after sleeping what seemed like ten minutes, but was really eight hours. He did not sleep as easy as he would have liked.
Quickly getting out of bed he headed downstairs to find Sebastian at work finishing breakfast. He looked to be dressed in the same clothes as last night however wasn't a single wrinkle in his clothing. Indicating he either had another suit on hand or he did not sleep.
"I was just about to wake you, oh dear it looks like you did not get a wink of sleep," Sebastian looked concerned at a rather tired looking Izaya.
Izaya yawned sitting down at the kitchen table, "I had a lot on my mind."
"You are going to take a nap later today cannot have you falling asleep on your feet," Sebastian said placing a plate of food in front of Izaya.
It was filled with eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and fruit. Just as he set a glass of milk and orange juice in front of Izaya there was a knock on the door.
"No need to get up I'll get it," Sebastian smiled as Izaya gave a small one back.
Opening the door Sebastian greeted with a pleasant smile, "Hello there can I help you?"
Shinra and Celty who "looked" shocked to see him. They did not expect to have Sebastian open the door to Izaya's apartment.
Smirking at their startled expressions Sebastian beckoned them inside, "Ah you must be Izaya's friends do come in."
"So what do I owe the pleasure of your company so early in the morning?" Izaya asked after crewing on a strawberry.
"Well there are rumors going on about you and him, we just want to know what's going on," Shinra decided to be frank.
"How rude, do your friends have any manners?" Sebastian asked causing Shinra to glare at him.
Earning a snicker from Izaya, Sebastian elaborated, "It is customary to introduce yourself upon entering especially to those who are unfamiliar with you."
Quickly trying to diffuse the situation Izaya said, "Sebastian this is Shinra and Celty, Shinra is a friend all the way from middle school through high school."
"Now about those rumors…" Izaya smirked finding it quite interesting that there were rumors circulating about him, usually he was the one spreading rumors.
[Some people saw you and Sebastian in the park, there were some pictures taken and everyone assumes you two are in a romantic relationship.] Celty informed.
Sebastian and Izaya shared a look before Sebastian explained, "I see, well I am a very old friend of Izaya's a pen pal from England. I have not been to Japan in such a long time so Izaya invited me here he told me I could stay at his home for as long as I like."
"So you're not lovers?" Shinra asked, his stare was rather penetrating. He was attempting to see if Izaya or this newcomer was going to lie about their connection.
"No, Sebastian and I have known each other since we were young, since children we made the effort to stay in touch for as long as we could, but we lost track of each other," Izaya replied.
Smirking rather mischievously Sebastian chuckled, "It took a while, but I found Izaya again. We decided to meet each other face to face, even after all these years he has not changed much. We exchanged photos at the beginning and he is still as adorable as ever."
His comment made Izaya blush surprising Shinra and Celty. "So you essentially have known Izaya nearly his entire life," Shinra commented with a smile.
"Yes, there is nothing about him I do not know," Sebastian said cryptically his eyes glittered in the light sending a chill up Celty's spine for some reason.
"By the way my dear you are more than welcome to take off the helmet. I am aware of the infamous Black Rider, in England there are still many people who believe in the supernatural, kind of reminds me of the tale of the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow," Sebastian said as Celty carefully took off her helmet.
She was very relieved to see Sebastian to not even bat an eyelash towards her headless body. In fact he almost looked upon her in boredom as though being in the company of a person without a head was normal for him.
"See nothing to fear my dear," Sebastian said charmingly. If Celty had her head she knew she would be blushing right about now.
Shinra who sensed her mood glared jealousy at Sebastian. If there was something the other two men in the room shared, it was their ability to be charismatic even if Izaya chose to use his magnetism in all the wrong ways.
[So can you tell me more about the Headless Horseman?] Celty asked.
"Why yes, an American author by the name of Washington Irving wrote a tale of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It was about a Hessian who was hired to suppress the American revolutionaries during the Revolutionary War."
"He was then decapitated in battle, his body was buried in grave outside of a church. He became a vengeful spirit that would decapitate would be travelers at night or so the legend goes," Sebastian gave a summary about the story.
"You know there are other headless supernatural creatures in other culture's folklore. I have come to think of you all as distance relatives," Izaya said as Celty made a motion of a head nod.
[You certainly know a lot of about this.] Celty commented.
Smiling a bit to himself Izaya said, "Well when you become acquainted with an actual Dullahan you look into things. Sebastian and I are both very interested in the supernatural, it was one of the things we talked about as pen pals."
"It's good to see you have other friends, but how come you never mentioned him before?" Shinra asked.
"It never came up," Izaya said simply with a grin earning a frustrated sigh from Shinra.
"Of course he would give an answer like that, but somehow I believe there is more going on between Sebastian and Izaya," Shinra thought watching the way to two dark-haired men interacted.
Sebastian would hover behind Izaya in a protective manner, trying to get him to eat more. He also seemed to know when to hand Izaya something without having to be told.
Shinra watched Sebastian hand Izaya a glass of juice before Izaya even had a chance to open his mouth or try to get it himself.
At the same time he watched his friend and how Izaya for one was expressing his emotions honestly. This was strange for Shinra for the duration of their strange friendship Izaya would put up a mask to hide his truth feelings.
However with Sebastian, Izaya would actually listen to Sebastian in a way that it seemed as if he hung on the older male's every word.
"Could he have lied to me about Sebastian and his relationship? If they never met face to face then how come he's so comfortable around Sebastian. How can they communicate without speaking with only a mere glance, something's not right about this," Shinra thought growing quiet.
[Is everything alright you have gotten really quiet all of a sudden?] Celty tapped his shoulder to get his attention making him come out of his own little world.
"I'm fine listen we have to go it was nice meeting you Sebastian. See you later Izaya," Shinra said with a forced grin dragging Celty out of the penthouse.
"He is a rather odd fellow, but he's also intelligent he suspects something," Sebastian handed Izaya a cup of tea before sitting down to have one himself.
Taking a sip of tea Izaya chuckled, "Yes he knows me well enough to know that I am not one to get close to anyone. Through his observations he can tell I'm at ease with you something I would never be with someone I only just met face to face despite us being "pen pals" for years, no he is not fooled not one bit."
His crimson eyes narrowing a bit Sebastian asked, "Will he be a problem?"
"No, he'll only share this with Celty and maybe even Shizuo. I don't like how tightknit they are at times I'm often left out of the loop in what goes on between the three of them, but it's my own actions that did that," Izaya sighed almost sadly.
"My more destructive aspects of my personality have created a bad reputation and of course humans like to embellish. Even when I'm not involved I am immediately suspected of having a hand in it," Izaya explained.
Feeling as if he should not only comfort, but inform his brother Sebastian spoke, "Even if you are a demon you are still very young. You have a lot to learn and had I not gotten caught up in my own affairs…"
"… I should have been the one to teach you and reign you in. You were quite strong and that power can corrupt even the most trained minds. Do not worry those days are over and you can always start off fresh," Sebastian said calmly.
"Meaning what exactly?" Izaya raised a slender brow.
"I know you can't disappear, but you can slowly fade into the background. People do it every day. You can move back to England with me once you handle your affairs here," Sebastian suggested.
"Yes it would be a good idea. I haven't grown much on my own in a way I was afraid of returning to England if you were there. I felt like such a disappointment," Izaya sighed as Sebastian got up and pulled Izaya into a hug.
Sebastian smirked, "Never to me, never in my eyes. So when the time comes how will you return the Dullahan her head?"
Izaya shook his head slightly. He shouldn't be surprised that his brother knew about Celty's head being hidden at his apartment.
"An anonymous package in front of Celty's doorstep I prefer not to taint my reputation further with her, Shinra does love her after all," Izaya smiled sadly.
Sebastian asked, "Will you be prepared to leave it all behind?"
"I will have to be after all I will essentially out live them all besides Celty. They will grow old as will this body, but my soul will never change. I wonder how Celty will handle outliving Shinra," Izaya murmured.
"I suspect the thought has not come to mind yet. Their relationship is still young, the newlywed stage as it were. Once Shinra start getting a few gray hairs it will become more apparent to them," Sebastian said.
"Is that so… how so very tragic; maybe it's for the best then," Izaya commented, but did not elaborate further.
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End of Chapter
Author's Note: Yes OOC moments all around, but hey it's my story so consider me exercising my poetic's license.
As for Izaya's last statement you can guess what he means by that. Sorry if it ended on a rather sad note, but this story is going to have a happy ending I'm a sucker for those.
Oh yeah Shizuo will make his appearance next chapter!