Hello so sorry for the long wait, school has been eating up my time along with trying to make enough hours at work to pay for all my bills and school.
Any who, sorry for the short chapter again but I do hope you enjoy.
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The day turned to night as the winding road of California by the ocean was empty except one car. A pitch black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T with black tinted windows sped down the road, the engine roaring to life as the car drove far above the speed limit. Time was passed the midnight hour by thirty minutes, soon the car slowed to turn into a private road as the lights shined upon the tall trees hiding the road from any fly above. Soon the road leads up to a black iron gate about fifteen feet tall with wicked spikes all over the iron gates making sure no one could climb it. As the person inside the car wait until gates began to slowly open letting the charger through then closing behind. Several minutes passed as the view changed as a very large three-story mansion appeared surrounded by exotic flowers, palm trees, fruit trees; a glorious stone brick road circled around the front of the house with a fountain in the middle. The outside brick was winter deep grey with a few almost looking black mixed in with the bricks. Large windows had a black wooded frame and shutters, black/gold marble pillars holding the second front balcony with two others in the far end of the front side of the mansion. Rooftop was black with four chimneys. Moving aside to the left connected a six-garage door as the far-left end opened as the dodge charger pulled in as the black garage door closed shut. Engine shut off with the lights as the inside was soft cream color walls with hooks holding sports gear, gardening tools, tool boxes along some walls, small drinking bar in the far corner, few flat screens on the walls, awards, and pictures of people.
The dodge driver side door opened as a tall six-foot two man looking his mid-thirties in a slick slat grey suit with a black button up shirt underneath with a lavender tie, and black leather point stylish shoes. His skin was fair wearing black shades. When not wearing them, he is revealed to have sharp eyes, and thin eyebrows, giving him a somewhat menacing appearance. His head was completely bald with having five earrings in each ear with three on the bottom and two at the top with a silver ball nose ring with one on the end of his right eyebrow. A black cigarette in his mouth as he adjusted his black business bag on his right shoulder and holding another in his left hand was a bag from Edelweiss Chocolate shop. This tall slender built man was Pierce Jackson Yugure, Hotaru's eldest son.
Pierce inhaled then let out the smoke through his nose as walked pass three of his mothers' cars one being a 2018 Mercedes Benz's, an ombre black/eminence purple Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and black matte classic 69 Camaro. His mother wasn't someone for cars but she did have a free she loved to drive and had her cars for a lot longer than others beside the Mercedes. Usually Andrea would drive or himself if his mother was looking at work documents for either her beauty company or for S.O.U.L. Yeah, Pierce knew all about S.O.U.L. as his mother wasn't human but a soul reaper. Pierce is human, adopted when he was a newborn, raised by Hotaru but he has high spiritual awareness unlike his other adoptive brothers except his sweet, adorable niece Sophie who also has high spirit awareness. Pierce was a lawyer working for his mother in the small law firm in LA but mostly helping his mother with foreign affairs, SOUL, and his own mothers' special agenda she keeps secrets from others.
Opening the white wooden door, Pierce stepped into a small hall with some coat racks hanging on the pastel lavender wall with outlines of gold wisteria trees painted in the corners of the wall with vines trimming the upper walls along the ceiling with the smooth surface a deeper lavender shade. Hanging up his keys on the key hook, Pierce soon walked just four feet as he was standing in the very large open kitchen. The kitchen was a mixture between modern, rustic, wooden, and a touch of higher electronics. The cabinets were a soft wooden beige color with bronze twisted handles. The island had the same black/gold marble the outside pillars look like on all the kitchen counters, the were two high-tech oven, two stove tops, a large sink, two garbage disposals on two side of the kitchen, two black microwaves, a hibachi grill on the middle of the island, and a very expensive large fridge. Then again, Pierce was raised with three other boys and their father. Also, a walk in pretty big walk in storage room for the dry food, and a wine fridge next to the fridge. Beyond the kitchen was the open living room connecting to the dinning room with a sitting area near a red brick fireplace with a flat screen above the fireplace. Black leather couches with eggplant color plush pillows with embroidered floral design. The rug was under the furniture with the dark red wood covering the entire floor with the scoff marks on the floor from the years of young boys running in the house when they were younger. A balcony with wicker couches and a swinging cushioned bench overlooking the backyard with a black steel outdoor fireplace in the center of the large balcony.
There was a black iron twisted bar staircase leading downstairs to the second living room connected to outside bar, grill, very large pool with a waterfall and big hot tube. Few bushes of flowers and trees around the pool but beyond that of the large backyard was the archers of land Hotaru owned for miles was her farm for her business she owned. Fruit trees for as long as the eyes could see, bushes with flowers, bee hives scattered to produce the million pounds of honey from the eco-friendly hives she bought. Few farm houses scattered across the land for the workers she hired to take care of her land that she specially hired and help provide those who have families. From the fruit, the flowers, other plants and honey have made her cosmetic company prosper. Then again, she also made sure that if anything were to happen to her, her sons will be well taken care of along with her granddaughter.
Pierce placed his bag on the counter as he walked to the fridge taking out a water bottle as he put his cigarette out in the ashtray on the counter.
"We weren't expecting you to show up until tomorrow," Pierce stopped as he hears his father's voice echo through the kitchen.
Pierce closed the fridge as he twisted the top off, "I was until Andrea called saying mother was out of her pain medicine and knowing mom I went and got it for her. Knowing with all this crap with SOUL, she would be taking more than usually dose when she is in pain. With her stress levels rising, moms' pain does too. Has mom began smoking again?"
"Yes."
Pierce sighed as he walked pass the kitchen area to another area as it led to the front section of the house with two large staircases leading up to the third floor. Pictures lined the walls with more awards, art and other beautiful furniture with flowers in vases scattered across the house. Walking down several hallways passing some bathrooms, guest bedrooms, viewing room, and then Pierced walked into a very large library that his mother has collected over the years and even have a private small elevator in the room. The third room was where his mother's bedroom near her office and her sons' old room just down the long hall. Looking up as her heard the television in his mother's office as he walked up the spiral stair case as he went up to the office hearing the tv play some documentary about Japan and the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. Pierce could smell the smoke from outside the door from his mother cigarettes but then again, he picked up the habit so he isn't one to complain except Hotaru smokes far more when she is stressed. At least Pierce smokes usually two or three depending on what he is doing and he already finished his third in the kitchen.
Pushing open the black wooden door to see the large black desk his mother uses with papers scattered on the surface but also in different areas of the ground with sticky color notes on multiple pages. The flat screen on the wall playing the video while the lights were dimmed. The walls had some art sculptures, books that were ages old, and several vintage scrolls and maps on the wall rolled up on a special rack that his mother has collected. To the side of room was a large round window seat with the windows showing the backyard as the purple gold embroidered curtains were pulled closed with his mother laying on her side with her long hair falling over the edge onto some papers. Staring at his mother as she was dressed a cream knit sweater that was large falling off her left shoulder showing some skin while wearing black knee length leggings and barefoot. There was a blanket draped over her waist as her head rested on a small throw pillow. Resting against the wall was also her cane she walked with.
Pierce groaned as he saw the mess and his mother as he stepped over the papers or his mother's very long hair not to ruin them as he made his way over to the window seat. Leaning over he could see his mothers sleeping face with some papers and ashtray filled with cigarettes. Looking to the side he also saw a crystal glass with a hint of alcohol still left inside.
"How much pain has she been in?" Pierce quietly asked as he stood up before looking at the shadow that hoovered on the wall staring into his father's golden orange eyes that narrowed.
"Too much. Far more than anything with the unfortunate added nightmare of that night waking her as she rests. I have done what I could but even I cannot always stop them; I have even been carrying her around the house so she won't move as much. The scar is giving her unnecessary trouble more than the usual effect given," Akumu explained to his son as his eyes moved downward to his resting Queen. "She has been asleep for the pass four hours, and do not wish to move her."
"Her body must have given out due to exhaustion with everything going on. Luckily, I came tonight as I have the medicine Doc gave me plus extra as he knows what is going on with S.O.U.L., and having to deal with going back to her own Soul Society," Pierce replied as he moved the blanket up coving his mother's shoulder before walking over to the flat screen and turning it off.
Pierce didn't move as he stared at his own reflection, "This feel like a trap."
"I said the very same thing."
"True, but until then we have to tread carefully when we get there. I know mother would have her own plan for us to follow but heading back will be dangerous, even for myself," Pierce turned as he quietly walked out of the room to let his mother rest as the tall shadow followed behind.
"Are you sure you will want to go and bait them? The Seireitei isn't like the others you have come to see and deal with. The rules have changed and so has their leader since the wars they have been through. Yet, with your mother's past as things can go south fast and knowing your mother will do what she does best to survive," Akumu questionedhis sound knowing the serious danger of returning home.
"Yes, I know which I am hoping will not happen. The twins sent me their latest report which I need to give to mother but for not I will wait until tomorrow. Let her rest, she needs it," Pierce walked until he opened a black door that lead into a slick bedroom for a male.
The carpet was black, the walls were navy blue with softer navy-blue tones mixed together with a king-size bed with royal dark blue comforter with two slat grey wooden dresses on each side. Another door lead into a nicely built bathroom with a large shower and jacuzzi tube next to it. The tile floor was white granite tile with matching sink, toilet, shelves, and dark blue towels on a black metal towel rack. A black sliding door lead into Pierces closets holding some of his extra suits and clothing his mother keeps for him if he stays the night. Closing the door, Pierce threw his work back off his shoulder and onto his bed as he then removed his suit jacket to head into his closet to hang up. Grabbing some night cloths, he changed into some sweats but left his upper torso bare. Pierce has a slender athletic build with some muscle tone showing on his arms and abdomen. Removing his black shades to expose calm piercing light brown eyes as he took his phone from his bag to set his alarm for tomorrow.
"What time will be best to see mom?" Pierce asked not having to look at his father wandering shadow he stays in.
"Just rest for now, the drive from your apartment is long. I will let your mother know whenever she awakes," Akumu replied as Pierce nodded letting the shadow leave the room.
Pierce turned off the lights before climbing into bed as the drive was long as it takes nearly two in a half-hours to reach his childhood home, he had grown up in. Closing his eyes as he knew it was going to hell in the upcoming weeks until they had to leave for Japan.
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Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed this bit and got to know one of Hotaru's son Pierce as there will be more about the other siblings he has.
Again, sorry for the long wait and again thank you for your support and love!
See you all again in the next chapter!