Eclipse

Summary: The full moon is round and bright, then comes darkness, overshadowing the only light in the night. And as for the man who stands in front of me, why do his amber eyes shine so bright. I need to get away. He's dangerous. But it was too late, his claws have caught me and I soon fell to be his prey. Supernatural. M for future chapters and Akihito's vulgar use of language. Asami Ryuichi x Takaba Akihito.

This a one-shot request by Kunoichi of the Moonlight Night. Check out her profile for her stories~~ (winner of chapter 9 Hand in Hand questionnaire thingy~~)

Warning: F #$ing horrible grammar, OOC, run-ons and rated M for language usage etc. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! (I just recently downloaded Grammarly app thingy, so I hope my grammar is not as cringe-y. ) Tell what you think. Did Grammarly improve my horrible grammar? I hope so.

Ah shit. Akihito thought as he rubbed his palm to his sweaty forehead, simultaneously wiping it off. It's the end of summer and beginning of autumn but for some shitty reason he's still wiping the sweat off like when it's Tokyo's hottest day in summer. If he didn't say anything, anyone would have thought he has just run a marathon with all that sweating. But no, he didn't. Why? Because he's currently sitting on a Shinkansen bullet train heading to Mount Mira in far south of Aomori*.

First, why was Akihito (a passionate criminal photographer), had to head to Mount Mira was all because of that stupid bird brain, shameless son of a bitch Mitarai. That shithead simply just didn't want that assignment, so he found a (reasonable) excuse and push it on him.

I swear when I get back, I'm gonna beat the shit out of him! Akihito thought as he once again wiped his sweat off. The guy sitting next to him was looking at him as if he grew two head. It pisses him off; especially how he's giving small glimpse occasionally when the four-eye neighbor of his thought he wasn't looking. It's so obvious. But more accurately to say, everyone in his eyes' reach was also looking at him funny too.

Ignoring the obvious stares of other passengers, Akihito toke out his assignment file and reread it.

"Sigh." He let out a deep breath. When I get back, I should strangle that shithead!

The assignment was to go to Mira mountain and stay at Shirogasa (White Umbrella) Inn and get a guide to their popular hot spot, where many witnesses had reported to see an extinct Japanese wolf. Second, to attend the area's traditional moon deity ceremony. Lastly, to investigate the 3 mystery case that happened in that last decade.

According to his sources, for the past three or four decades; there is always a case where every 12 years in the same month of August, a person would go missing- kamikakushi. The last three cases all happened exactly 12 years apart. In case 1, a Chinese tourist, Liu Feilong; went missing after arriving at Shirogasa Inn for a week. From testimonies of the inn's manager/owner and other customers at that time, it was reported that all the things the Chinese's luggage suitcase where untouched as if he wasn't planning to go elsewhere but at the same time everything in the luggage was still neatly packed as if the Chinese have not unpacked ever since his arrival. However, the manager stated that despite that, she often saw the Chinese in different kimonos and his clothes were always extravagant and elegant. So, thinking back, if his clothes were frequently changed yet his luggage was untouched, why is that so? How and possibly who was involved? Moreover, what makes this case difficult was that the missing Chinese was registered under for a single room in the inn's VIP room 'kagetsuki' room.

As for the 2nd case, another guest from the 'kagetsuki' also went missing, 12 years after Mr. Liu's, reported missing. Tamiwara Setsuko was a regular OL in her early 20's; leading a normal life around Osaka. It was reported by the victim's mother that her purpose for the trip was to herself up after a cruel break-up. Similar to the first case, her luggage was reported to be also untouched.

And from this point, not many people put much thought into why were people missing but after the 3rd incident, Shirogasa Inn became a well-known location for people to both visit and tour.

The third case, which caught mass media's attention which brought everyone's focus to Shirogasa was model Sudou Shu's kamikakushi. And again, he was alone and was also a visitor of their 'kagetsuki'. After the model's reported missing, in one night everyone started to investigate about Shirogasa. And from those research, the mass media also learned of Mr. Liu's and Ms. Tamiwara were also missing. So ever since then, not many people dare to sleep in 'kagetsuki', but instead, it has become an attraction and it allowed Shirogasa's business to flourish over the past decade. And slowly, the city began to hold ceremonies and festivals for their ancient God. Saying that the reason why people were kamikakushied was that their god was simply taking a bride. Therefore, every year they would hold a festival to celebrate.

Which of course Akihito thought was nothing but a bunch of bullshit.

For this assignment, he was made to do a report on Shirogasa Inn because it has been 12 years since the last victim's disappearance. And for whatever reason, he was booked for 'kagetsuki'. Not to say that he is scared that he might be the next victim; but of course, in the back of his mind, he would never admit when he watched a marathon of horror films.

Wiping his sweaty forehead, Akihito put away his papers and grabbed his sensu fan and fanned himself. Once again, he takes note of his four-eye neighbor making small glances at him before he decided to get some shut eye before his arrival to Aomori station.

The taxi ride to Shirogasa Inn was that bad, but like the train ride, the driver couldn't help but look at Akihito strangely. It's now the beginning of fall season, everyone in the area is wearing long sleeves and cardigans or what nor, but his current customer is wearing a dark navy sports shorts with black mid-calf socks while donning a simple logo-less tank plus a very worn-off black Vans. What made his customer stood was not only because of his attire but the fact that he was also sweating like crazy. Looking at his customer, all he hoped was that the young man was not someone dangerous nor did he by chance intake something dangerous.

Akihito could tell the driver was looking at him strangely like others were looking at him when he was on the train. The driver looked like he wanted to ask or say something to him, but he was glad the driver didn't. In conclusion, the whole ride to Shirogasa was eerily quiet and awkward.

By the time, he paid the driver the sun was starting to set. The driver was nice enough to unload his luggage for him, so Akihito wanted to give a little bit extra, but before he could the driver has left. Looking at the blood orange sky, the view looked magnificent, and couldn't help but whip his camera out and took few pictures.

As he was flashing his camera towards the beautiful sunset, Akihito didn't notice several women dressed in kimono came out of the inn to greet him.

"Takaba-sama." They all chanted, greeting him.

It caught Akihito by surprise. He looked at the two rows of women in wonder for a moment before he replied, "Thanks for having me." Shyly as he flashed his white front teeth while rubbing his back head.

He noted all those ladies were wearing identical beige kimonos with Sakura and white umbrella stitches decorating the border of the sleeves. They must be this inn's uniform.

They all gave a formal bow as he walked through them. Reaching to the main entrance of the inn, another lady opened the door for him as he brought his luggage in. This time a man greeted him instead, which he thought was not likely because it was custom for women to be the Okami-san*. But of course, he didn't voice his thoughts but instead allows the male Okami-san to lead him to 'kagetsuki' room.

The male Okami-san didn't say much but only showed Akihito the layout of the room and politely asked when would he like his dinner. Which Akihito in return politely replied, "if possible around 7". The Okami-san then formally bowed before leaving and stated that the food will arrive at 7, and would notify him ten minutes before they serve the food.

So as of now, Akihito has a little bit over an hour before dinner. So he decided to take a hit at his private onsen hot spring. When the Okami-san showed him the open hot spring, he knew what he was gonna do first. Leaving his luggage to the side, Akihito quickly head towards the onsen while stripping off his clothes; leaving them scattered and crumpled in random places of the hallway.

After scrubbing his both clean, Akihito walked in the onsen. He could feel the heat slowly melt way his fatigue as he closed his eyes. After sitting for about a good 10-15 minutes, he got out. He took a fluffy towel from one of the racks and dressed in the inn's provided kimono. Beautiful! Akihito thought once he laid eyes on it. It was black with very detail embroideries of varieties of flowers, cranes, butterflies, and animals in gold. Upon the first touch, it was soft and silky.

After patting his body and hair dry, he embodied the beautiful kimono. After wearing it, he then noticed how feminine the cut of the kimono was. They must've prepared the wrong one. Seeing there were no other kimonos around, he tied the obi sash to his waist casually leaving his chest exposed and legs semi-exposed. The sleeves were dangling at each arm as he strode back to the living. As he walked back to the hallway, Akihito noted that his scattered clothes were nowhere to be seen.

Once he reached the living room, he noticed the tea was already made and decadent pastries were laid out. Feeling very relaxed after the bath, Akihito poured himself a cup of tea as sat on a cushion. He sat there for a good moment before he slowly becomes sleepy. 'It must be those buttery pastries I just binged on-ohh~ they were so gooood' he purred to himself silently before his eyes completely shut.

"Takaba-sama." He heard some addressing him. "Takaba-sama." The voiced addressed again but this time with small nudging to his shoulders.

Opening his eyes, he saw the Okami-san looking slightly pale and worried for a split second before returning to his polite smile. "I sincerely apologize for disrupting your sleep, Takaba-sama but we've been trying to wake you up."

Looking at the Okami-san in confusion, he questioned, "What happened?"

"Takaba-sama, you don't remember?"

Akihito shook his sleepy head in 'no'.

"When we came in 10 minutes before dinner and saw you napping comfortably. Before we could ask for your decisions, you told us to come back in an hour."

"Hmnn~" Akihito hummed listlessly. "Then I've must have forgotten then hehe," he said sheepishly before clapping his hands together forming an apology. "Gomensai~"

"Not at all, Takaba-sama. Would you like us to prepare your supper now?" The Okami-san asked.

"Oh. Yes, please!" He noticed how the Okami-san was staring at him for a moment and looked almost shy looking at him directly. So he looked down at himself for a moment. His attire was horrible despite the beautiful kimono. He looked so untidied and disordered with the kimono off one of his shoulders flashing one of his nipples and although the Obi was still around his waist it was very loose.

"Oh!" Akihito blushed heavily as he frantically covers himself with the kimono.

"T-takaba-sama, I-If you'd like, please allow me to help to put on the Kimono for you (correctly)."

Although the words were not discreet, Akihito was already red from embarrassment. Well, it was no one's fault that he didn't know how to put on a kimono correctly. It was always his mom who dressed him in his 7-5-3 (shichi-go-san) and coming of age ceremony. Therefore, he had no knowledge of it or anyhow.

"Y-yeah, if you can." He said hesitantly.

After fixing the Kimono right, the Okami-san excused himself saying he'll have the dinner ready shortly.

Waiting for dinner to arrive, Akihito decided to open the closet windows to get some fresh air. Breathing in the cold fresh air, Akihito couldn't help but shiver a little. Hey! I'm not sweating like a madman anymore! Akihito realizes.

Since when?

Hmmm, this might be longer than what I intended. So, this One-shot thingy is most likely going to have a few chappies~~. As for the numbers of chapters, I think it's going have at most 4-6. Tell me what you think. Please review~~. And thank you for all of those who participated in Hand in Hand's random question thingy. You'll see weird questions pop up more.

See you next chapter~

*aomori- Aomori does exist in JP, but as for this fanfic, the location of where I stated is not real.

Furikakechan

Ps. Don't expect fast update, please.