Disclaimer-I do not own nor do i make any profits from the characters of Yami no Matsuei.
A/N-this is the sequel to Sins of the Heart.
Prologue
A dark silent figure dressed in a black cloak sits quietly in the back seat of a taxi looking out the window watching the world go by. When suddenly the ring from a cell phone vibrates through the cab. "Hello," the stranger said answering the phone.
"Ukyou, how can I help you?"
/Are you going to see Oriya?/ she asked over the phone.
"Yes, I'm on my way to see him right now. I should be there in fifteen minutes."
/I will be there in ten mintues. I will wait for you out front,/ replied Ukyou.
"Wait, you do not need to . . ." the stranger began to say but the woman spoke up hurriedly.
/No, I want to know what happened to Kazutaka as well. He was my fiance./ Her voice was filled with worry and sadness.
The person heaved a heavy sigh in defeat. "Very well Ukyou, I will see you there." Hanging up the phone, the stranger put away the cell phone and turn back to staring out the window. 'Kai, I hope you haven't done anything stupid.'
Traffic was heavy and it took the cab nearly forty minutes to arrive at its destination. As the taxi pulled up in front of the Kokakuro, paying the driver, the stranger exited the cab and is met by a beautiful woman with soft sunflower yellow hair done up in a bun and warm chocolate colored eyes. She wore a soft pastel colored dress with matching jacket. "You know you did not have to come," the stranger said.
"No, I need to know what happened to Kazutaka," she said worriedly. "When he came by to see me a few days ago. He called our engagement off without giving me a reason, and told me he was sorry for causing me any trouble. Then he walked out and I haven't seen him since. I had asked Oriya but he said he hasn't seen Kazu since that huge fire at a lab the police said belonged to him. What lab are they talking about?"
"I see," said the stranger not bothering to answer her question about the lab.
"Do you know what lab the police were talking about?"
"The lab is of no importance. What is important is that I saw Kai a few days ago. He said nothing to me about breaking off your engagement. It was so strange. He had this strange wistful look in his eye every time he looked at me. It was as though he was trying to memorize what I looked like. He stayed with me almost a week and then yesterday, he just disappeared without saying a word."
"That is weird. He came to me first and broke our engagement," said Ukyou frowning in puzzlement. "Kazu told me I need not worry about him because he was going some place where he would finally have peace." Before the stranger could turn away, Ukyou grabbed a leather clad hand. "Wait, there is something else. He also told me that if you should come looking for him not to tell you anything. I can't figure out why he would ask that of me since I have no idea where he has gone but I think Oriya knows."
"You're right Ukyou. I believe that rat, Oriya, do know where Kai is, and I intend on finding out where?" They walked up to the door and knocked. A few minutes later, a woman with red hair and droopy blue eyes opened the door.
"We are not opened yet," said the woman yawning.
"We wish to speak with Oriya," said Ukyou.
The woman yawned again and glared at the two strangers that woke her from a very nice dream. "I'm sorry but he is still asleep. Come back when we are opened." The woman said rather rude and slammed the door in their faces.
The stranger thrust a fist against the door shattering it with the force of the blow. The woman who answered the door shrieked in fright. "How dare you? Get out before I call the police." She tried to bluff the stranger.
"You do that. I'm sure all your high powered political officials will love the fact that this carefully hidden brothel was made public." The woman stepped back in fear. "Don't think I won't hesitate to let the press know the real secret of Kokakuro that it is a whorehouse catering to the deviant fantasies of some of the country's most influential political figures." The person snorted when the woman covered her mouth in horror at this person knowing about the Kokakuro. "Now out of my way, whore!"
The woman quickly stepped to the side in fear letting the stranger and Ukyou enter. They made their way through the building until they came to an oak door with a lotus blossom carved on its surface. Without knocking, the stranger opened the door and walked in. only a dim lamp lit the room. They turned their attention to the lump lying on the bed. The stranger walks over to the bed picks up a pitcher of water and dashes it over the sleeping figure lying beneath the covers.
Oriya leaps out of the bed with a shriek as the cold water wakes him up. "What the hell . . ." he shouts but then stares in shock at Ukyou and the other person that was with her. "You!" Oriya pales at the person standing before him.
"We will be waiting in the garden for you to dress," the stranger said icily. "Do not make me wait long Oriya. You wouldn't like it if I have to come and get you." The stranger turned and walked out followed by Ukyou.
Oriya sighed. "Just great. Dammit Muraki, even when you don't want to cause me trouble. You still do." Sighing again, he grabbed a robe and went out to meet his guests.
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A few minutes later, Oriya walked out into the garden where he had met the shigiams so long ago dressed in a long black robe. He sat down on the porch watching his two angry guests. Well, one was upset. The other was furious. Oriya knew that the cloaked figure had the temperament of a bear with a sore paw when it came to Kazutaka Muraki.
Oriya sighed scratching the back of his head. "Okay, you woke me up. what do you want?"
"You know what we want, Oriya. So, let's not beat around the bush," said the stranger. Oriya could hear the anger creeping into that soft voice. "Tell me where Kai is?"
"I do not know where he is? I haven't seen him since the fire destroyed his lab."
"That's strange. He spent nearly a week with me and I specificly remember him telling me that he had went to visit you and Ukyou before he came to visit me." The stranger was becoming very agitated with Oriya's lying.
Ukyou took a step forward. "Please Oriya, you are his closes friend. I know he told you. If there is anyone he would tell where he was going it would be you." Tears began to fall from her dark eyes. "Please, I am so scared for him."
'Dammit Muraki, I hate lying for you.' Oriya turned his gaze from them. "I said I don't know."
"Oriya, you like your little business, don't you," said the stranger.
The long hair man turned back to face the stranger narrowing his eyes. "What are you trying to say?"
"That it would be a shame if it were to burn to the ground, or worse yet the press finding out Kokakuro is really a whorehouse in disguise. Imagine the field day the press would have when they receive the list of your clients." The figure chuckled sinisterly. "I bet all those politicans will be after your head."
The threat was evident and Oriya was beginning to have a very bad feeling. "You wouldn't dare."
"Oh I think you know I would," the person said in a menacing tone. "I would destroy you and anyone else that gets in my way."
Oriya glared at the person. "You would, wouldn't you." Oriya sighed at the nod of the stranger's head. "Very well, he did not want me to tell either of you but he has gone to the Ministry of Hades in Meifu. He has gone to turn himself in and atone for the crimes he committed."
"He did WHAT!" The stranger screamed in disbelief. Suddenly the fountain in the garden exploded. The smoldering remains of the koi fish that was in the fountain fell to the ground like rain, dead. "That stupid son of a bitch."
"What is this place you're talking about?" asked Ukyou frightened. She may not be like Kazutaka or Oriya but she could feel the rage being emitted by the other person.
"It's nothing." The cloaked figure growled in anger turning to her. "I will go and bring him back."
"You know as well as I they will never let Kazu go," stated Oriya standing up.
"Then I shall tear all of Meifu down to the ground to get Kai back." The stranger swore in a chilling tone that sent ice up his spine. At that moment, Oriya truly felt sorry for the guardians.
Turning, the cloaked figure was about to leave when Oriya called out. "Wait, take me with you."
"No."
"Please, he was my friend."
"But you did nothing to stop him."
"You know there was nothing I could do or say to make him change his mind." Oriya looked at the ground. "I tried to talk him out of it but he told me that he was on a deadline and that he had to keep the promise he made to his . . ." He turned to look at Ukyou sadly. It's going to hurt either way. "He had to keep a promise he made to his lover."
Ukyou eyes widened in shock, and horror before they misted over with tears that trickled down her cheeks.
"I'm sorry Ukyou. Kazu has been in love with this person for a very long time."
"Then why did he propose to me?" she asked with tears streaking her face.
"I guess he thought he would never see this person," said Oriya staring up at the morning sky.
Ukyou thought about her time with Muraki. He never smiled. At least not a real smile that would brighten his eyes with happiness. When last she saw him, he had smiled at her. It was an honesty to goodness real smile and it hurt to know it wasn't her that put that smile on his face. Ukyou dried her tears and sighed. Deep down, she kind of knew he did not love her. He would never love her the way she loves him.
"I'm going to bring him home," said the stranger. "I know what that damn fool is going to do and I will not let him forfeit his life."
"What do you mean?" asked Oriya puzzled.
"It does not matter." The stranger was about to leave when Ukyou yelled out.
"Wait, take me," said Ukyou.
"No."
"Please, he is our friend," said Oriya. "You can't shut us out. I promise we will not get in your way."
The stranger sighed. "Very well, you have five minutes to get dressed and you have already wasted forty seconds."
Oriya smiled as he rushed back inside to get dressed.
The stranger turned to gaze at the sunny sky.' I'm coming to get you Kai. And I will destroy anyone who stands in my way.'
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A/N - Well, this is only the beginning. so, tell me what do you think. should i continue or just trash it.