Chapter Three: Meeting Again…(Ahem)
Mikoto's P.O.V
I trotted after Hisoka leisurely, puffing my breath against the cold wintry air. I've already sent a message to Zanork, to report to Papa that the job was done. I swayed Hisoka's hand playfully as we walked along the busy streets. Suddenly, I felt him stopped and looked up.
We stood in front of a indoor café with lovely warm autumn colors. I cocked my head curiously, "Woah~ How lovely." True to its decoration, the sign above were the words "Autumn Café" with a maple leaf hanging beside the cursive writing.
Hisoka tugged my hand gently and opened the glass door for me, beckoning me inside like a gentleman. I grinned up at him, "How polite of you, Hisoka. Did you do something wrong again?"
He cuffed my ear gently and mock-frowned, "Oh, hush. Be grateful, won't you?" Then, as if an idea came to him, he smirked and leaned over to me until our faces are but an inch away. I felt my heart skipped a beat and started thudding rapidly as he licked his lips, "Or do you want me to be a bad boy instead?"
I gulped and blushed hotly. Oh great Daimon, damn. Why does he have the tendency to do this sort of thing? Shaking it off, I shrugged, "Never mind." And I stomped hastily into the café with red cheeks. I heard Hisoka chuckled and I bit my lip in annoyance.
Meanie.
I looked around as the scents of coffee and tea filled my nostrils causing me to smile. I love tea. A purr vibrated from me chest and Hisoka took my hand. "Come on. We have a friend waiting for us." I was reluctant at first as I looked towards him curiously but followed him anyway into one of the private rooms that overlook the outside.
He knocked on one of the doors and he slide the oriental door opened without waiting for permission.
I look inside the room and saw the table had three cups of hot tea on it and beside the table looking outside with his hand on his chin, was Illumi.
My hackles raised and the entire room began to be filled with murderous aura. My hair sparked and crackled like it had been struck by electricity. My eyes turned bright red immediately and I glared at the dark haired man.
Illumi and Hisoka seemed a little startled by my temper but both men hid their anxiety quickly and easily. Blood red eyes slid towards Hisoka and I snarled, showing my canines, "Mind telling me what is going on?" My nails began to curl like claws. He knew we were going to meet up with Illumi and didn't have the consideration to tell me. No wonder he was so nice just now.
I hate this so much right I would have wring Hisoka's and Illumi's neck right then and there but chose to wait for a freaking explanation instead or else I would have to answer to Zanork why I killed two of his best friends.
Hisoka turned away and looked at Illumi as if I was just a child with a terrible temper tantrum. "I told you so."
Illumi patted the table, "Sit, Mikoto. Please. Your father told me to come." Though his gentleness surprised me, my annoyance at the both of them didn't waver.
I growled, "Tough luck, Ill. Zanork came. Whatever Papa told you to tell me would have already been done." Illumi shook his head slightly, "I know. I came with him."
The aura began to tone down. Slightly.
Illumi continued as I kept silent, "Prince Daimon Fortuna told me to come here to assign to you your next mission. And this is a joint mission." I cringed slightly.
If it's a joint mission, then it makes some sense. The Zoldycks and Fortunas will be assign joint missions every once in awhile to strengthen the friendship between both families and to accept even better rewards from the clients. Joint missions are mostly for three stars hunters or higher but some are dirty missions and require assassins instead because we never question the client's motives, we just want their rewards. Whatever happens after is their problem.
The aura seeped back into me and I dragged the chair unladylike before dumping my butt on it. I took the cup of tea and sipped it.
Jasmine. He remembered. Hah, nice try, Illumi but giving me my favorite calming drink ain't going to stop me from killing you later.
Without looking at him, I muttered, "Continue." Hisoka sat down beside me and pulled his chair closer, in case I "accidentally" lashed out at Illumi. I felt a thin string snaking along my arm but chose to ignore it. It was the Bungee Gum anyway so why bother?
Illumi sat back on his chair stiffly before continuing, "The client wants a Time Taker." He glanced at me briefly and looked towards Hisoka, "Time Takers are creatures that can reset the past but they can only do it once after that they die." Hisoka leaned over towards Illumi, "Oh? And why would the client want that?"
Illumi shrugged slightly, "I didn't question him." I heard the slight frown in Hisoka's voice, since apparently he is such a curious cat. "So, where do we find one?"
Finally, I spoke up, "You can find a Time Taker in ruins of old and only when there is an emotional battle will one of them will turned up. Out of curiosity, mostly when they do. They enjoy watching mood swings apparently." I looked towards the ceiling. "No wonder Dad wanted you to have a joint mission with me. He knows, doesn't he?" I saw Illumi dipped his head at the corner of my eye and I sighed. "Must it be the two of us?"
"Actually no." I looked over towards him. "Your father said Hisoka has to come along. To make sure you don't turn into a demon and kill me halfway. And plus, he would be a good addition to the team."
Hisoka snickered slightly, "Good? I don't feel really flattered. Perhaps I should just let Miko-chan kill you while I stand at the sidelines."
I chuckled and grinned at Hisoka, "Suck it up, Hisoka. You don't have to be in the center of attention all the time. Stop stealing my spotlight." He bit my ear for a scolding but he did it gently and I giggled.
"Well then. Looks like a road trip." I teased and Hisoka smirked, "Like you want to go on a road trip with me."
(cough….unless you've read the fanfic 'Roadtrip?' by xBungeeGumx, then you would understand…. . moving on.)
I sat up and laughed, "Yeah, I'm not letting you drive, that's for sure." Turning towards to Illumi, I smirked with my teeth bared, "Well, guess I have to hold on to my emotions first until we get to a ruin." Illumi watched me for a moment before nodding, "When do you want to start?"
I cocked my head and thought for a heartbeat, "No deadline?"
He shook his head and I grinned, "We'll go tomorrow. I'll search for the closest ruin tonight." I stood up, even though there was a slight tightening of the Bungee Gum on my arm, I ignored it, "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave." Turning towards Hisoka, I smirked, "I'm going back to prepare for the fight. Sit as long as you like."
I snapped the Bungee Gum of me with magic and teleported the hell out of that place. Before I strangle either one of them.
Hisoka's P.O.V
"Well, that went well." I said as I glared slightly at Illumi. He returned the glare but kept silent. I
sighed and flicked a card to my lips, "But I must say. When you told her it was a joint mission, she calmed down immediately. Is it a family thing?" He nodded and looked out of the window. I hummed slightly in understanding and sipped Mikoto's drink.
Putting it down, I shuffled out a deck of cards, grinning to myself, "So you ordered her favorite drink? I really don't suppose that will tone her down." In truth, I felt a little jealous that he knew AND remembered the drink that can calm Mikoto in a heartbeat. But, as a nice gentleman that I am, I kept my mouth shut. Illumi sighed slightly and cocked his head, "It's not like Zanork is a big keeper of secrets. Prince would've found out sooner or later."
I nodded and got up, "Mah, since you're the one who started this, you'll be paying, yes? Ja-na~" I waved and disappeared as well, smirking at the dark aura shot at my back.
(Oop...THAT'S IT PEOPLE. NOW IF WE WOULD HAVE SOME WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM HISOKA. *whispers* Oi, Hisoka. You said you were going to do this. Come on, the readers are waiting.
Hisoka: Hmm...How about if I won't do it? What then?
Me:*frowns* but...you promised...
Hisoka: *chuckles* Hmm, Maybe this once, since my cute little apple says so~
Me:*fistbumps the air* *hugs Hisoka for a heartbeat* Yay~! Okie dokie, tell em~!
Hisoka: *smiles charmingly* I do hope the lovely readers would review~ Tata~ Me: *waves* BYEEE...I'LL TRY TO UPDATE SOON~~!)
