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Chapter 5

By: Little Washu ^-^

Disclaimer: No, I don't own Blue Seed. Such an injustice.

A/N: I decided to get this part out before I left for the Creative Writing Festival. I entered one of my short stories. I hope it wins something. I'll tell you how it goes. Anyway, this part isn't very long, but I hope you like it.

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Kusanagi sat in his chair as Matsu removed the needle from his arm. He had given Hikari all the blood he could without causing him to pass out. He lifted a hand to his head, trying to stop the wave of dizziness that threatened to wash over him.

Matsu gathered her equipment and left the room to join the rest of the group downstairs. Kunikida sat in his chair, a look of deep contemplation etched on his face. Ryoko sighed at the sight of her husband so distraught. Momiji was no better. Not only was she deeply worried for her daughter's health, but Kusanagi was back. After all those years, he just appeared back into her life.

"Poor Girl." Ryoko thought to herself. Momiji didn't deserve this. She didn't deserve to have the only man she loved jump in and out of her life like he was a phantom. In a way, he was. He only appeared when needed and vanished before any questions were asked. It just wasn't fair to her. Not fair at all.

Neko sat on the couch, almost forgotten amongst the chaos of emotions. Things were just too confusing. He should've been home ages ago, but he couldn't leave before he knew for sure that Hikari was alright. He owed her that much.

He watched as Momiji silently sat up and headed upstairs, unnoticed by her family and friends. Neko silently followed her.

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Kusanagi sighed and shook off the dizziness as he stood up. He needed to leave before anyone asked him too many questions. He still has a job to finish and his happiness was not an option.

He slid on his red coat and began walking to the window. A small noise caused him to turn around. Hikari turned in her sleep, grabbing the blankets and pulling them closer to her body.

"She looks just like her mother." he thought. As he was just about to leave, another noise caught his attention. He turned his head to the sound of the door opening.

Momiji entered the room. Her eyes immediately went to the figure of Kusanagi standing by the window. Her eyes watered slightly as she tried not to look at him. "I see your leaving again." she said, holding back her tears.

Kusanagi didn't miss the sadness in her voice or the unshed tears in her eyes. He didn't want to leave again. That was the last thing he wanted to do, but he had to. If he stayed, he risked not only her life, but Hikari's as well. He couldn't do that to them. Not again.

"I have to." he said, softly.

"Why?!" Momiji demanded, her anger flaring, "Why are you leaving again?! Why can't you stay here with us?!" she almost shouted, pointing to the sleeping Hikari. She had had enough! She wanted answers.

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Neko listened silently to the conversation, hiding by the slightly opened door. He gulped. He had never heard Momiji raise her voice to anyone before. He knew he shouldn't be listening, but curiosity got the best of him. Quietly, he eavesdropped on the pair.

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Kusanagi glanced at where Momiji pointed. Hikari slept, unaffected by her mother's loud voice. He turned his gaze back to Momiji. Her eyes were filled to the rim with tears, yet she still held them in.

He closed his eyes, angry at himself. "I made her cry again." he thought. He looked up at her. "I'm sorry."

"You're sorry?! Well, that's real original!" she said, covering her hurt with sarcasm.

Kusanagi turned and headed towards the window.

"Why won't you just tell me?! I at least deserve a reason." Momiji's outburst was followed by silence. She locked her eyes on him, but he never turned to meet her gaze. He continued walking to the window, however Momiji's voice caused him to stop.

"Will you be back soon?" she asked softly in a small, desperate voice.

"Maybe." he remarked, then jumped out the window and into the night.

Momiji ran to the window, trying to catch a fleeting glimpse of him, but saw nothing. She sighed as a small tear fell down her cheek. "Kusanagi."

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Momiji walked out of the room and down the stairs, passing Neko on her way. Neko watched as she walked down the stairs. He had retreated from his hiding place when Momiji was about to leave the room. Luckily, he wasn't caught. Now, he was going to see Hikari.

He entered the room slowly and silently. His eyes drifted to the sleeping form of Hikari. Quietly, he walked to the bed.

The silence was broken when Hikari's voice was heard. "You're still here?" she asked, causing Neko to jump with surprise.

"I- I thought you were asleep!" he blurted out indignantly.

Hikari smirked, "So, why did you come up here then?"

"I came to see if you were alright." he replied.

"Well," Hikari began, "I'm a little dizzy, but other than that, I'm fine."

"What about your leg?" he asked.

Hikari sat up on the bed and gently began to loosen the bandages on her leg. She peeked under the bandages and smirked, "Looks like it's healing nicely." she said, then began to wrap it up again.

Neko smiled, "Good. Anyway, I have to go. I'm late as it is." He was about to leave, but turned around, "Um, Hikari, did you happen to see the guy who brought us back here?"

Hikari looked up at him with confusion, "What guy?" she asked.

"The guy who flew us back here. Everyone seemed to know him. They also didn't like him, at least Kunikida-san didn't. Also, your kassan was really surprised." Neko continued his explaining of everything that happened while Hikari was unconscious. She was surprised to say the least.

"Great," she muttered, disappointedly, "When things begin to get interesting, I have to be unconscious. That is so typical."

Neko laughed, then looked at his watch. His eyes widened in shock. "Oh crap! It's 10:00 pm! I got to go!" He rushed to the door. "Sayonara, Hikari-chan!" he said as he left.

"Ja ne Neko-kun." she said with a smile. Hikari leaned back on her pillow and sighed. Today wasn't as relaxing as she would have hoped, but, then again, there was always tomorrow.

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To Be Continued....

A/N: I hope you liked this part. It took a long time to finish. I couldn't figure out what should happen. Anyway, review as always minna-san! ^-^