I do not own Skip Beat! Thank you Nakamura Yoshiki for all of your inspiration and sharing your wonder talents.
Another Fairy?
Chapter One
"She's interesting isn't she?" The mother asked her son.
He nodded reverently in answer to her question as he observed the dark haired little girl playing with her 'fairy prince'. He was entranced by her aura. One moment she was in deep despair and the next she was the happiest child he had ever seen.
Lily knew this one would turn to him in the future, it was inevitable that her son and this child would be linked. The girl was special. Others believed the little girl was trapped in a fantasy world when she spoke of her delusional fairy tales. Lily and Asmo knew the truth behind it all. The girl had the sight. Be they demon or, fairy it didn't make a difference, in the end. According to human folklore weren't they the same? Lily smiled at what she saw for her son's future. It was this girl. This powerful and potential filled little girl.
"What is her name Mother?" He peered into his mother's red eyes with curiosity.
Lily smiled and gently stroked his flaxen locks. "Her name it Kyoko, my dear."
He nodded then turned his gaze back to the pig-tailed little pixie and smiled.
"Asmodeus, it is time we returned home. You have many lessons to tend to and you may observe her later." Lillith spread her glorious black wings and scooped her son into her arms and left.
"Corn?" The little girl called in wonder. "Corn! I thought you wouldn't be able to come back." The little seven year old girl leapt into his arms. "You're smaller." She mumbled in confusion as she buried her face into his little chest.
He had to think quickly. "I did this so we could be together forever, Kyoko." It was a lie, but it worked.
"You did this for me? But what about your kingdom, what about your family?" she asked in distress.
"They understand." He gave her a warm smile and hugged her a little tighter.
If one were to stumble upon the little couple hidden deep in the woods of Kyoto near the little stream behind the Fuwa Inn, they would have only seen a beautiful little seven year old, raven haired little girl being held tightly by an unnaturally beautiful little blond haired, green-eyed boy. Not the same little girl being held tightly by something that most would consider unholy or, terrifying, because in Kyoko's arms... He would never be terrifying to her.
For eight years the two 'friends' would meet in their secret place, comfort each other, play, learn from each other's lessons and talk about nothing in particular. The raven-haired beauty would be oblivious to the intentions of the blond, much to his dismay. Mother did say she was mine though. This comforted him, especially now.
"Corn! Sho's taking me to Tokyo! Isn't that wonderful." She gushed.
"Yeah, great." He hid his disgust. Every time he heard that name he wanted to vomit. I'll just follow and when he shows his true intentions... I'll be there. A wolfish grin crept across his lips. "Kyoko.." an idea came to him. "I want you to know my true name so you can call me wherever you are." This was a real risk for him bearing his true nature in mind.
"Isn't Corn your name?" She was confused and felt really stupid for not knowing her friend's name.
"No my love. My name is Asmodeus..but, I will also answer to Asmo if you call me." he smiled at her tenderly and caressed her cheek.
She nodded in agreement, speechless and blushing a bright crimson.
Asmo gently kissed her raven hair as he held her closely. "I'm going to miss you." He mumbled. "Just call my name when you need me and I will be there for you. Don't forget me Kyoko..." He released her and left the beautiful little creek and the innocent fifteen year old girl.
Many long months had passed with Asmodeus watching Kyoko from afar. Watching her toil for the sake of her spoiled prince, watching her innocence being chipped away and years being added to her young jaded life. He wished for nothing more than to rush to her side and grant her every desire yet, she had no desires. Her only desire was to live for her Sho-chan. Asmo looked forward to the day he would meet her Sho-chan on his territory. He relished in the thought of the things the young narcissist would experience by his hands on that day. There was a special place for humans like him where Asmo came from and Asmo had picked a very special spot just for him. Asmo's own father had even approved.
"Asmo..." Her silken whisper caressed his pointed ears.
His mother shook her head as she looked up from her painting canvas at her son. "You cannot go yet. She hasn't called upon you properly." She chided.
"I know..." He sighed.
"ASMODEUS!" Her pained cry rang through the richly decorated palace halls and assaulted him.
His mother looked up lovingly "Good-bye my dear Asmo." then continued with her painting, a landscape piece of a little forest with a meadow running through it while two children played. A tear ran down her alabaster cheek and sizzled as it fell upon the marble floor. "I hope you find what you need."
Kyoko sat on the bench in the darkness with a heavy heart. She could deal with how Sho had thrown her away then kept coming back. She could deal with the fact she would probably never see Corn again after Guam but, the blow of her mother's rejection was not easily swept aside. Corn... wait.. his name isn't Corn. She thought through her tears as the figure watched her in the distance, slowly approaching.
"Asmo..." she whispered. That was his name.. No, there was more. "ASMODEUS!" She cried out with the name pouring through her soul.
Ren froze at the sight that was revealed before him. A crisp black finger of lightening struck the cement between him and Kyoko. The force of it pushed him and the blond rock-star in the alley back. A figure of Ren's height and build unfurled his ebon feathered wings and shook them out. His blond hair shimmered in the moonlight as he and Kyoko approached each other. She ran to the strange creature and leapt into his arms, pitifully sobbing. The creature took her in his arms and lovingly wrapped his wings around her, shielding her from the eyes of Ren and Sho as they looked on in shock.
"Shit!" Sho cursed, "There is no way I'm going to deal with this." He wasn't sure of what he had seen anyway. Perhaps something had been slipped into the drink he had earlier or, maybe it was not enough sleep. Sho ran. He knew he needed to compose himself before he saw her again.
Ren stared in awe at the scene, rubbing his eyes unsure of the man that held Kyoko in his arms. That's right... I haven't been getting much sleep and I did have a couple of drinks. Maybe I'm seeing things. He thought as he approached the couple.
"Mogami-san?" He called to her cautiously. He sighed with relief when he realized the young man was seemingly normal.
Kyoko looked up from the bench where Asmo had sat with her. "Tsuruga-san? What are you doing here?" she asked puzzled.
"Who is your friend?" He asked with a tinge of jealousy as he observed the young man that could have easily been mistaken for his twin in his normal guise, dressed in faded jeans, boots and a black t-shirt. What in hell is going on?
"Umm," She looked at Asmo. Tell him my name is Yuuto. He whispered into her mind. She nodded. "His name is Yuuto. We met when we were children." She felt the uncomfortable silence. "We used to play together behind the Inn where I lived."
A cold uncomfortable feeling of horror crept up Ren's spine. Did this man trick her? Ren felt a sudden twinge of despair and guilt creep into his mind. I should have never left her.
A slight bit of irritation slipped into Kyoko's mind. Why doesn't he want Tsuruga-san to know he's Corn? She eyed both of the young men suspiciously. "Umm, Tsuruga-san..."
Asmo knew what was coming. He laughed inwardly, she was just too honest for their own good. He shook his head.
"Tsuruga-san, this is Corn. Sorry I lied, I just didn't think you would believe me." She confessed.
Ren sat in shock then anger at the young man. "No he's not..."
"What?" She whispered.
"Kyoko.. He's not Corn." He needed to convince her.
"Tsuruga-san, I think I would know. I've known him since I was six. He came back when I was seven and we played almost everyday until I was fifteen. I would know my friend.. He's been there for me almost every time I've needed him. This is Corn!" Ren was starting to anger her with his accusations.
"Kyoko, he can't be Corn! I am!" He blurted out.
She was stunned. "Why would you say something like that?" She rose from her seat and moved away from him, pulling Asmo with her.
Ren sighed, "I was Corn in the forest near the stream and I was Corn on the beach in Guam. We had coconut juice together and..." He hesitated, did he really want to do this? "and I kissed you." He finally stammered out.
"This isn't funny Tsuruga-san. I think..." Why would he claim to do that? Why would he lie to her? "I think you need to go home." She bowed deeply and left with her 'fairy prince' leaving a very worried Ren sitting in the park to contemplate on how to fix this mess.
