Twisted Shadows

by Ariel Tempest

AU. Rating might change later. This is a long piece comprised of drabbles and short shorts. What if Muraki died and was a Shinigami before Tsuzuki got there? Pairings so far - Muraki x Hisoka. More coming.

1. Toys

Twisted Shadows

by Kashu Arashi

Notes: This is a work in progress. Part 1 is completely finished. However, the arrangement of the various chapters is non-linear, they don't go in chronological order. You've been warned.

Part 1: Vigils and Meetings

Chapter 1: Toys

"You're going to have the Count lengthen his life span, aren't you?" Hisoka glared at his partner, his mouth twisting into a frown to avoid the sneer it wanted to form. Sneering...was a bad idea.

"He interests me. To have lived so long in such condition...I'm sure the Count and I can strike a deal."

"You don't need another play thing." Green eyes turned to watch the living body, slowly crumbling in the hospital bed that had housed it for eight years.

His partner turned and blew a cigarette ring at him. "Jealous?"

Red lines shimmered across Hisoka's skin. "No."