Slavedriver2008: Yes, I'm definitely going to complete this fanfic but I'm not sure when. I'm not sure if this fanfic is going to be Nakago x Yui or Tomo x Yui. Hehe. I'm a Tomo fan, so I'll see how this is going to shape up. =D
Author's note: I think Nakago was disappointing in the previous chapter so to make it up; I'm bringing him in again. This time, I hope to make him appear greater than before. I'm being guided and inspired by songs sang by Survivor. ^^
Disclaimer: No, no rights on FY. (Here we go)
He had done the deed, he had explored new grounds and mastered old grounds. Cassandra had been of help, she had taught and shown him how and where females wanted to be patted. They had come so close, way too close to uniting again when he broke away much to their surprise. Cassandra had that startled look that came so close to confusion and she had uttered the one word he never thought he would hear from her, "Why?"
Why, what? Why stop, was that her question? It boggled his mind enough that he didn't know if Silver was seriously interested in Yui but did Cassandra have to add to his confusion? It's confusion not worry, he never had to worry about anything. Honestly his divorced wife had clearly told him she was uninterested in the idea of them coming back together so why was she so startled when he pulled back at the last second?
Shin drummed impatiently on his steering wheel, all the time thinking about all of his problems- Yui, Silver's interest, his paperwork and Cassandra's well-being. Why the hell was he feeling this way? Never in his life had he been so concerned about the welfare of others, never been so worried about his plans. Of course he had always been the responsible authoritative person, but sometimes he wished he wasn't him but...Why now?
Angry and upset with himself due to disappointing character, Shin switched gears and drove up and out of Tokyo that seemed to throw him off balance. He wasn't running away from his troubles; he wasn't and would never be a coward. Oh for the love of the gods, he needed open fields to think, he needed an empty and quiet place to think. Oh of course his home, his room was empty and quiet and open but...
"I can't think when my desires constantly reminds me of you," he growled and was almost on the verge of giving up. It was a pathetic situation, he was like any other ordinary man. Given the woman of their dreams and they go mad with lust. "I'm pathetic, so damn pathetic..." If he had been in his right mind, he would have tortured anyone who told him that. "Stop trying to command my life!" Shin roared and his car skidded across the road, having lost control for that split second. Damn it...why did you have to come into my life now...? Yui, why?
"I'm glad you know you're pathetic, Shin," a voice so familiar voice spooked Shin who immediately looked up and into the mirror. First a frown then a glare and finally it became a scowl when Shin realized who had heard him. "I believe I know why you fled your home since nine in the morning."
"I have no interest in talking to you," Shin replied coldly ignoring his best friend's remarks altogether. He didn't need to ask how Silver ended up in his car nor did he want to know why Silver was with him.
"You can't be that upset because I dated her first," Silver shook his head and climbed out of the Lamborghini and leaned against the metal frame, "no that isn't why you're displeased. You hate to compete with me for her heart, are you not?"
"Don't talk as if you know everything Silver." It came out harsher than he intended and Shin could slap himself silly for allowing emotions to rule over his rational mind. He slammed the door shut, venting out his anger and leaned beside his best friend. Close, like friends, but far enough for self-defense. After all, if push comes to shove a fight between them could turn very ugly.
"You're extremely terrified of losing aren't you?" the raven-haired man taunted, his smile a cruel gentle smile. Anyone would be aroused and not sense the cruelty that came attached with that smile but Shin was not anyone.
Shin immediately became wary, setting up all of his barriers and defenses. It almost seemed like a tactical war game plan where Silver was the monster that threatened to destroy his kingdom and Shin had to fortify his castle. It was childish to think as such but he could not lower his guard for even a split second unless he wanted to be hurt so badly. "Don't be ridiculous," Shin looked away and towards the sea. The effect the sea had on him was like no other- calming and understanding. Could he be like the sea? Despite the vicious fight to survive that happened below the sea surface, the sea could still maintain such calmness and serenity. Was he just the same? Were his problems as vicious and yet he managed to slide and hide them all under that calm facade?
"I heard from your butler you met Cass again..." Silver trailed, unsure if the topic was still taboo between them. Talking about Cassandra was a very dangerous move because Shin would gladly kill anyone who tried to pry information out of him. He was a titanium, the hardest metal on earth. There was nothing, absolutely nothing that could be used against him to pry for information.
"What about it?"
It sounded too calm, it was as if Shin had been waiting for him to ask the question. Did Shin somehow develop physic or was he turning dangerously vicious? Either way, Silver continued cautiously, "You had sex with her? She's moved on you know..."
"I know, Silver. What kind of man are you talking to?"
Oops, Shin had turned really vicious now. Seems like the topic is still taboo. "Not an idiot but a stupid man," Silver ran his hand through his hair to mask his nervousness but Shin caught his shaky hands, "you shouldn't have allowed Cass to leave. She was good for you..."
Really? And how would you know? "Cassandra isn't her," Shin continued in his soft voice, and he began to walk towards the sea as if in a trance. It looked as if he wanted to drown himself, planned and now executing it. Kicking a beer bottle out of his way, he finally made it to the clean sandy beach. There was hardly a stranger and it was good.
"But you still had sex with Cass?" Silver persisted, matching his best friend's slow walk. He needed to know, he wanted to know if Shin was still in love with Cassandra. It would be complicated, a double-edged sword kind-of situation. Given that he was still in love with Cassandra, he would not be able to focus on buying Yui over. However, he would know what to do to win Yui over; after all Cassandra and their ex-priestess were similar. At the end of the day, it boiled down to how Shin was going to play his cards. Despite knowing his best friend 'well', Shin still remained an enigma in certain fields and this was one of those such fields.
"Are you going to bury me alive?" Shin challenged. He hated to be forced into answering redundant questions. Wasn't it obvious he didn't have sex with Cassandra? Why would he even want sex with Cassandra? Oh he knew why...Cassandra resembled her so much except for the feminine features but that didn't matter much. Why must everything remind me of you?
"If you really had sex with her, I'd drown you right now," Silver growled. It definitely wasn't because he was in love with Cassandra but he was afraid of Yui's heart-breaking...Now, where did that fear come from? Oh Yui...Oh priestess... "Well did you?" He cracked his knuckles readying to carry out as he promised and Shin hardly sneaked a glance.
Snorting at the sound of those knuckles crack, Shin walked closer to the water. It was when his knees and below were submerged that Silver decided to launch an attack. Fortunately for Shin who was able to anticipate the move and the punch met his palm. However as masterful as he is, Shin was unable to gauge the strength and therefore took a backward step deeper into the water. Furious at such an assault, he kicked Silver, who fell on all four. Shin continued his attack- dragging his best friend under water and the fight continued to rage on.
For every punch Silver managed to inflict on Shin, a kick was a reply. Both bleeding from small wounds and coughing a measurable amount of blood, they decided to end the fight. It was difficult as it is to fight underwater but it was harder to fight in full-suit. Reaching out for each others' throat, the men started to strangle and suffocate the other. Bubbles started to float to the surface as both gurgled. Fighting frantically to free themselves, their hands and fingers grew numbed from trying to kill the other.
Making the 'up' sign, Silver released Shin who glared menacingly and swam to surface. Both equally panting for air, a glare met a friendly look. "So...so, did...did you have sex with Cassandra?" Silver panted and started paddling and swimming to shore. His arms and limbs were tired from fighting a well-built fighter.
Not about to feel beaten, Shin rushed to the shore swimming with powerful strokes. He was exhausted, too exhausted. The fight underwater took too much of his energy and he had to control his strength so as to avoid killing Silver. After all, Silver was his best friend despite the man's constant idle babbling. "No, I didn't have sex," Shin lied on the sand before a grinning Silver joined him, "I had to practice on her, my masterful art of seduction. Ladies love to be seduce and I need to present the best to her."
"Ah, if you had said earlier we wouldn't be soaked," Silver patted his friend's hard chest before he got up on shaky legs, "and we wouldn't be dead tired."
"If I had told you, we would be stripped of our fun, now won't we?" Shin immediately got up and stood a good distance away from his still-confuse best friend.
"You bastard! You used me as a source to vent your anger?" Silver roared and chased a laughing Shin back to the Lamborghini, "What the hell's your problem?"
"I knew if it were you, you'd fight me at your maximum," Shin smiled that rare charming smile between fits of laughter, "You wouldn't die if you fought at your maximum and I needed entertainment."
Scowling at being bested, Silver stripped down to his boxers before putting on a new suit before he sat beside his best friend. "Damn you..." Silver muttered under his breath but he was glad he made the impossible man smile. It was rare and difficult as it is, even being a best friend. No more laughter, down to business... "So what are your plans Shin?"
How do you want me to come to you? "I'll think of something," he leaned his head against the window, looking out dazed. After a long moment when Silver thought Shin was not going to continue, the impossibly-irritating man continued, "I'll join you in your next 'date' with her."
"Oh Seiryuu, Silver's very..." Yui sighed like a love-sick high school girl. Ever since the night she had dinner with 'Tomo', Silver, he had been constantly on her mind. It was like a drug to her, she needed to see him. And every time her fingers touched the phone, she had to resist the urge to call him and ask for a meeting.
She rolled to her side and saw an album sticking out from all the stacks of medical books. Taking the thick album, she nearly burst into silent tears when she saw the title, 'My loyal seishis and me'. The content was just as expected with regards to the title. Each seishi had his or her page of candid shots. Yui traced her finger lightly over each of the photo, trying to remember what the scene was when she snapped the picture.
It finally came to his page. Him with the symbol of heart gracing his forehead. A huge photo of him on his war horse, looking at her direction...Was he coming towards her? Nakago...Her fingers touched his porcelain, angelic face remembering the texture. Smooth, flawless...perfect.
Those eyes that seemed to stare piercingly at her, reminded her of the look of such a predator. His gaze was like a hawk, unblinking and thus, nothing was able to escape his sight. The gaze that always seemed to watch the horizon, seeing everything yet, perhaps nothing at all.
The hair that seemed to melt into hers whenever she was riding with him. She had always subconsciously, or perhaps purposely, rubbed the side of her face against the silky golden hair. He was like a lion, golden hair as glorious as the mane of a lion. He was her lion or was it, she was his cub? Something that needed constant protection by him, and only him?
The hard muscled body that hugged her when Tamahome left her for Miaka. The body that had shielded her every time there was an audience with the Emperor. She knew how her nerves responded whenever she threw herself on him, hugging him for comfort. Yes, those muscles that surrounded her and comforted her when she needed it. Those arms that encircled her, holding her tight whenever she felt like breaking. The hand that constantly holds hers whenever she was fearful especially during that three months.
The mouth...that sensual sinful lips. Everything that came flowing out of his mouth was honeyed, delicious to the ear. She could still vividly feel his lips on hers when their tongues lapped, shock waves crashed into her. Everything he told her was believable, everything was the truth and she believed them all- lies, deceits, truths.
"Nakago...?" Yui didn't realize she was weeping until she saw the tear drops landing in minute puddles on the laminated photo. Her shining heavenly guardian angel...where was he now? Was he still thinking of her? The tears came flowing freely and Yui didn't even bother to seek a tissue. She needed to cry, needed to shed the tears or else it would kill her emotionally.
She wanted his comforting arms, see his understanding eyes. No, she needed them. And it was this very moment, Silver rang her up.
"Hello darling."
"S-Silver?" Her voice too shaky and her tears were still spilling.
"Oh no, sweetheart. Why are you crying? Have you been missing me?" There was light humor, it was all an attempt to lift her spirits and Yui knew. She wasn't stupid.
"N-no, nothing. I guess you could say I've been missing you..." You're not the one I'm missing. You're not the one I need now. Oh Nakago...where are you?
"Oh? Well lucky me I guess. Wanna go out on a date again, sweetheart? I wanna introduce you to a friend of mine...Possible?"
"Alright, six o'clock." They said their farewells and Yui's shoulders drooped.
Shin... That was the name of the model-bachelor as said by Miaka. Shin had reminded her so much of Nakago, that same grace and power that he commanded. Shin, are you Nakago? Shaking her head, Yui finally cleaned her tear-streaked face and started dressing up. After all, six was in about half-an-hour. How could she think every blond, blue eyed powerful and graceful man be Nakago? Was she that deeply in love with him?
Twisting her hair into a bun, she wore his ear ring that glimmered brilliantly against her creamy white skin. The black spider web look-alike dress contrasted heavily against her. It looked as if light was trapped within darkness and only little rays managed to escape. Was she similar? Was her true self still trap in the abyss and only her masks were allowed to surface?
Walking down the stairs she was mildly surprised when she didn't see Tetsuya around. Then again, after yesterday's fiasco, she was astounded when she saw the mess cleared by none other than Tetsuya. And when she asked him, he told her something she hadn't heard for the longest time, 'The boyfriend has to learn to clean up his mess too, doesn't he? And it's because I love you, Yui...' Her handbag tucked snugly under her arm, she picked matching high heels before she walked out of her apartment and ta-da!
Silver resting one arm on the opened door frame, the other tucked into the pocket of his jacket. Amazingly, he wasn't in one of his formal suits. Instead he was casually dressed, black leather trousers, white shirt that flapped with the lightest breeze and a brown jacket over it. Either in suit or in casual clothes, Silver looked just as handsome. His black hair was tied into a simple ponytail and he smiled the dazzling smile when she approached him.
"Mlle Yui, vous semblez extrêmement magnifiques ce soir, magnifique!" he clapped his hands and when she sat comfortably in the passenger's seat, he came over to his driver seat and started the engine.
"Do you mind translating?" Yui blushed at her embarrassment, "I don't speak French."
Silver smiled the boyish smile and translated for her, "Miss Yui, you look extremely ravishing tonight, magnificent!" after which he handed her a white rose.
"Are we going to pick your friend up?" Yui realized the car was zooming passed houses after houses, turning down avenues and roads. Just where we they going, she had no clue. Absolutely zero idea.
"Don't worry too much, miko," Silver patted her hand lightly that meant nothing more than assurance, "He's there and waiting. I think you'll like him when you meet him." Yui wasn't so sure. She wasn't one to fall head over heels one on meeting and neither was she the type to fall in love at first sight. In fact, she was the type to understand and get-to-know before she begins to ask for more than an acquaintance.
"Alright, here we are!" This tore Yui away from her daydreams and knowing she was surprised by his suddenness, Silver graciously helped her out. Stretching his hand out to her, he guided her towards the restaurant. There, by the door was a blue eyed blond man.
With a black shirt that was unbuttoned, showcasing an impressive six pack, Yui knew she had seen him somewhere but wasn't so sure. She looked him up and down and up again, not daring to breathe. Here and now, before her stood someone who looked identical to her guardian angel. Was that even possible? Was this the modern Nakago?
Shin's eyes flickered when his eyes roam her. He couldn't help it, it was the same as dangling a bone in front of the dog. Taunting as it may be, Shin could still resist the powerful temptation of kissing her right there and then. While she was lost in her dream of staring at him, a sly smirk stretched painfully slow on that smug face. "It isn't polite to be staring at people, primarily the chest area of an opposite gender..." It took just that line to pull Yui out of the staring episode and an angry but embarrass face took charge instead of that dreamy face.
"Yui, this is Shin Reuco and Shin, Yui Hongou." Silver taking the initiative introduced the star-crossed lovers who were now smirking and glaring at each other.
"Good evening Yui," Shin nodded and took one last glance over her and smirked his satisfaction, "You look very alluring."
"I'm afraid I can't say the same for you." Yui didn't know what made her inflict that sarcastic jab but she did anyway and there's no way she's going to take it back. Silver gulped at the exchange but he saw the flicker in Shin's eyes and realize it was fine...so far, so good.
"I suggest we enter instead of standing outside in the cold," Shin smiled that smile that made you want to slap him. Holding the door like a proper gentleman, he continued, "After you." She entered first followed by Silver, who sighed heavily.
Pity Silver, he had to watch a sarcastic exchange. Was it just Shin that was sarcastic or both are just as sarcastic? Silver didn't know what to do nor think. In truth, all the conversation he had heard between Shin and anyone had always been provocative and sarcastic...so it's Shin's fault?
Looking at Shin dangerously which meant, 'don't cause a scene here', "Call the waiter, won't you?"
Shrugging and raising his hands in a feigned surrender, he rang for a waiter. "We'd like to order." When the waiter expertly fished out a notebook and a pen, ready to jot down Shin turned to Silver, "What're you getting, your usual Lasagne?" Shin continued ordering.
"Sir, may I repeat your order?" the waiter asked nervously. It was not everyday you get to serve a superstar, do you? "So it's one lasagne, one Oreo cheesecake, one bottle of wine, one cup of tea...is that all?"
"Yui, what would you be ordering?" Silver smiled helpfully, closing the menu and eying Shin from the corner of his eye, "I recommend the Beef Sirloin Steak. It's superb."
"Erm, I guess one beef sirloin steak a glass of diet coke," Yui peeked from behind the menu and saw that the waiter was about the jot down when he suddenly stop.
Shin had interrupted. The irritating smirk was still present on that 'angelic' face. "Please don't be ridiculous. Someone as petite as you wouldn't be able to finish it all alone." A light chuckle followed and her irritation nearly reached its peak. With a wave of his hand, the waiter scampered off. Somehow, he was able to feel the built up angry energy that was radiated from the ex-priestess of Seiryuu. "With looks like that, am I to feel threatened?" Shin could not help himself and therefore taunted when he saw the blazing look on Yui, "It's very dangerous to be glarin-"
A soundless push of the chair, a slap across his face and Yui stormed out of the restaurant. She didn't even bother to take her handbag along with her! Still shell-shocked, Shin blinked his eyes as if not believing what had happened in the last few seconds. It was way too blurry for him...
"What the hell's your problem Shin?" Silver bellowed and somehow even the background music stopped. Everyone had their eyes fixed on their table, attention were diverted to them. Not caring, Silver continued, "Why the hell do you have to make her so frustrated and upset?"
Leaning back into his seat, Shin looked up into the angry and disappointing eyes of his best friend. He, for one, hadn't caught up with the happenings in the restaurant and thus, remained quiet. And then, Silver left his side and out the door of the restaurant. Now alone, Shin looked around him like a newborn child. Trying to understand what happened, his mind replayed the scenarios.
First he was slapped. Then Yui left crying. Then Silver shouted and scolded him and now...he's alone. Standing up, he took a good look at every single one of the customers. Good thing, the restaurant wasn't that big. It was the size of a small pub. "Let me make this clear," he said so coldly and quietly, summoning the power wielded by his status, "I've memorized each and everyone of your faces. I'm giving you ten seconds to delete every single photo you took of me, Silver and the lady. And if tomorrow, I see this scene in the papers..." He didn't have to continue, he could leave his threat hanging. After all, no one would want to displease him...He, who could shook the world, could do anything and get away with it with a little complications.
Immediately, dozens of cameras were pulled out and everyone started deleting. No one dared to gossip, dared to even whisper for the place was suddenly surrounded by cars. It suddenly seemed like the place was a new hangout spot. Settling back into his seat, he called Silver.
"Hello? What is it, Shin?" There was no longer a raise in voice which was a bad thing because the harshness, the anger was still clear in his voice.
"Returning here Silver? I promise to keep my tongue in check."
There was silence at first and then, "Okay."
Looking outside into the dark, Shin nodded once and the excess cars immediately dispersed in seconds. He was really one screwed up guy, screwed up a so-called date. God, he felt like hiding in a hole and never come out again. "She'll never come to me if this goes on..." Shin sighed. Fate was really playing him the fool, killing him inside out. "Cassandra was only fiery mad when I sa-" She's not Cassandra and Cassandra's not her, damn it! Stop merging them both together! They're different for god sake! Shin rubbed his face, he really was nothing but a disappointment. Maybe, Cassandra was right about him. He was really a disappointment and a jerk. Just maybe, he wasn't Yui's star-crossed lover...Maybe it was Silver.
Author's note:
This was done during my two-hour break. Sorry, if it seemed rushed and not as good in comparison to the first two. I almost felt like crying when I wrote the last paragraph...so heart-breaking.
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