CHAPTER TWO: TOOKO
Finally! Finally we're going to meet him! For so long as I can remember we've been waiting for this day. Our connection to 'Yuki' is a bond that is indescribable, but the feeling is like living without knowing a part of your own soul. The thought of being around 'Yuki', makes it as if you're able to breath again. It's what we, the Zweilt, are searching for from the day we are born. Or should I say, reborn. For over a thousand years our clan, the Giou clan, is at war with the Duras, known in the common human language as Demons. And every hundred years the war against the Duras flares up. Around that time, a few selected people of the Giou clan are reborn to fight on the humans behalf, the Zweilt Guardians. I'm one of them, Tooko Murusame, but just call me Tooko-chan, ok? My partner is my younger brother, Tsukumo, and together we posses ' The Ear of God'. This power allows us to protect 'Yuki'. I just can't wait to meet him!
Tsukumo and I are waiting for Yuki-chan to show up when he leaves for school. I already decided that I would call him Yuki-chan, hehe. It's a rather warm autumn day which I enjoyed fondly, only to be interrupted by a group of youngsters harassing an older man.
"What's that pops, ya got a problem?" I just hate that! Young, bored high-schoolers who think they own the world. But before my brother or I could stand up to help the man from being beaten by a gang of hooligans , a young boy suddenly raised his voice.
" Stop this! If you continue, you'll hurt him badly…!" That clear voice which is carried over by the wind reaches us, and even though we've not spoken to each other yet, our souls already recognize that he must be 'Yuki'. My heart skipped a bit from joy. He's here, we'll meet face to face! I don't care about our orders!
"It's none of yer fucking damn business, ya punk. Get lost!"
"But it's wrong to use violence…"
"I said, get lost! Don't think yer pretty face will make us go easy on ya!" Oh no, that punk is going to hit Yuki-chan! Huh? Did he use a martial arts move to block the punks punch? That's so cool! Suddenly I realize that Yuki-chan is acting a bit strange, like he's confused. And before I know it, Tsukumo makes his move to help him out. Hehe, it's always fun to let the 'high and mighty' learn how to fall. Guess I should make some input too.
"If I were you, I would go home crying to your mommy. Called the cops, you know. So you'd better run if you don't wanna get caught!" While waving my cell phone, I glared at them intensely. See them running with their tail between their legs. Priceless!
"You know, it's dangerous to stand up against those punky guys all by yourself." Turning over to Yuki-chan, the thought of that he could have gotten hurt squeezed my chest into a knot.
"Ah…I'm sorry if I troubled you." Oooh, what an adorable face he's making while apologizing so sincerely. His amber coloured eyes show a kindness and gentleness, that I know so well.
"It's no trouble. If we haven't done anything to help you, I couldn't forgive myself." My brother nodded in agreement.
"Don't forget, it was three against one, so they outnumbered you. It's good that you wanted to help that man, but try to look out for yourself to, you know?"
"…You're right. Thank you!" Yuki-chan bowed down when he thanked us, his light brown hair covering his face. Oh my, this time we got someone who would gladly help another while sacrificing himself. In honesty, that's what I prefer, that kindness that spreads so much warmth. As long as he doesn't forget to count his self as someone who is important too. I want to protect him!
"Hmm, we'll get along just fine. From now on, we'll do our best together" He expressed an confused look when I said that.
"Yuki? What's all the commotion?"
"Oh! Kanata-san…no…nothing in particular…eh! They're gone!