The Kokuboro?

Evaline blinked. That name…it sounded familiar.

"They are the ones whom are selling the information about you and Karasumori." The Ayakashi explained, "If we use that information to find more leads, they buy those from us. After I take over your body and mind, I'll dig around for information that I can sell to them. I can use your body to search for more information as well. Finally, when I'm done with it, I can even sell them your body itself."

"Who is the Kokuboro?" Tokine asked, grabbing onto the strap of her bag.

"I've told you enough." The Ayakashi said, "Let us begin the transfer."

"This is how it works," The Ayakashi began, "First you must say the boy's name, and then you whisper your own name into his ear, like you mean it. Speak slowly and accurately. Only when you've pronounced your name, will the deal be completely sealed." The Ayakashi held the glass closer to the boy's neck, "Better hurry."

Tokine dropped her bag to the ground, and proceeded to take several steps to be face to face to the boy. She placed a hand on his chest, and the Ayakashi brought down the hand holding the shard of glass. She whispered his name, and Evaline leaned in slightly as Tokine moved in closer. She almost had the urge to cover Yoshimori's eyes.

"One more question," Tokine began, pulling back slightly, "You know there are other Kekkaishi, so why did you choose me?"

"It's quite obvious," The Ayakashi smirked, "Out of all of the protectors of Karasumori, you're the weakest."

Well, that was surprising. Evaline had thought she'd be the weakest. Then again, she wasn't exactly a protector of Karasumori. She really just hung around. Like dead weight.

Tokine seemed stunned as well.

"Don't worry about it. Once I'm in control you will be at your full potential." The Ayakashi stated.

Tokine's eyes narrowed and she leaned up to whisper in his ear.

"Don't underestimate me." Tokine had whispered it so softly that Evaline had to focus on hearing the words.

Tokine pulled back suddenly, "Ketsu!"

A green kekkai appeared and extended to slam into the Ayakashi, sending him flying into some metal file cabinets.

"Holy shit!" Evaline exclaimed, leaning back. She wasn't the only one surprised, Yoshimori, and even Gen, were both gaping in awe and possible horror.

"Why you-" The Ayakashi picked up a metal pipe lying next to where it fell, "I'll get you for that!" It swung the pipe wildly, and Tokine dodged with ease. He slammed it to where her foot would have been, but she quickly kicked the pipe from his hand. It lay discarded several feet away from the pair.

"You finished?" She asked, "Ketsu!"

This time a Kekkai extended straight into the boy's face, sending him flying once more.

"Now, tell me more about the Kokuboro." Tokine said, standing in front of him, "You haven't told me everything."

He moved to stand up.

"Ketsu!"

Evaline winced, leaning back. Tokine could be so merciless when she fought.

"It'd be best to answer." Tokine advised.

"H-Hold on, don't you care for this boy's well-being?" The Ayakashi asked, trembling.

Tokine blinked, before brushing her hair off of her shoulder, "I don't know that boy. He's nothing but a stranger."

"B-But this face," The Ayakashi exclaimed, pointing to the boy's face, "I thought this boy was popular!"

"Ketsu!" Tokine said, "Sorry, but I like I guy whose shoulders are at least at my eye level."

Yoshimori gasped, hunching over.

"Ketsu!" Tokine yelled, despite the Ayakashi's protests. She continued to batter him ruthlessly with her Kekkai. Evaline looked down to Yoshimori.

'Damn. That had to have hurt.' Evaline observed as another dark cloud seemed to roll over Yoshimori.

"I suggest that you start answering my questions." Tokine said, "But we have plenty of time, after all, we aren't going to be bothered here."

"O-Okay, I'll talk!" The Ayakashi said, standing up, "Just don't hit me in the head anymore! I don't know much, they rarely talk about themselves, so I doubt what I've heard will be very useful."

"I'll be the judge of what's useful." Tokine said coldly, staring down at the Ayakashi with eyes void of emotions.

"I've heard that the group takes their name Kokuboro from their home base and stronghold," The Ayakashi began, "Some say it's completely black, and more like a castle than an ordinary building."

"Go on." Tokine said.

"I've only ever seen one of the members myself, and I got the impression that he'd been converted somehow."

"What do you mean?" Tokine asked.

"Will you let me go if I tell you?" The Ayakashi asked hopefully.

"Depends on what you say." Tokine replied.

The Ayakashi began speaking once more, "As you probably already know, most Ayakashi are very self-centered and as such we are slaves to our desires. But the ones from Kokuboro are different, when alone they seem like they're missing something, but when they're together they can accomplish anything."

Tokine frowned, "Are you saying that these Ayakashi can work in groups?"

"Though I don't have any proof, their thought processes are closer to that of humans than the usual Ayakashi."

"Humans?"

"Yes." The Ayakashi answered, "As a rule, Ayakashi don't work in groups or manipulate information, but the Kokuboro do. Do you know what that means?"

"What?" Tokine questioned.

"Either their modeling themselves closely after humans," The Ayakashi smirked, "Or they're preparing to wage war against human kind."

Tokine gasped.

"I guarantee that my information is right. I've spent a lot of time examining the human mind." The Ayakashi grinned darkly; grabbing a hold of the desk it was standing against, "I've given you what you wanted, so now," It threw the desk, "It's time for me to go!"

Evaline leaned back, processing the information as Tokine used her Kekkai to slam the thrown desk back into the Ayakashi.

"Poor guy." Gen said, shocked.

The blow had separated the boy from the Ayakashi, which was now encased in Tokine's Kekkai.

"You have nowhere to go now." Tokine began, "You called me the weakest of Kekkaishi, and though that may be true, I do happen to be the least compassionate Kekkaishi."

With a simple word, the Ayakashi was destroyed.

XOXOXO

"I can't believe you three were lurking out here!" Tokine exclaimed, glaring at the three observers.

Evaline grinned sheepishly, dragging the still damaged Yoshimori into the building, "Hey, that one," she pointed to Gen, "more or less dragged me here."

Tokine rolled her eyes, "Well, at least I learned a little more about our enemy. Have you heard anything from the Shadow Organization, Gen?"

Gen looked away, "I'm only an underling, they don't tell my anything beyond my immediate mission."

"Oh," Tokine said, "But if the Ayakashi of Kokuboro are really trying to use the power of Karasumori to wage war on humans, then we aren't going to be able to handle this problem ourselves."

Yoshimori seemed to be pulled from his depression at that.

"We already know that the Ayakashi are giving out information about us. We'll need reinforcements someday soon. I don't have the authority to make that call, but I would like to start cooperating with the Shadow Organization as soon as possible."

"I think that they do have some plan." Gen said.

Yoshimori stood up with a start, "This is such a drag! I gotta plan; just terminate every Ayakashi that shows its ugly face!"

"What are you so irritable about?" Tokine asked, placing her hands on her hips.

"Shut up!" Yoshimori snapped, beginning to walk away, "I'm going home to nap!"

Tokine blinked, "What's up with him?" She asked Evaline, who only sighed.

XOXOXO

Shigemori waited impatiently as the phone rang. He was eager to share Tokiko's findings with Masamori, and to find out whether or not his grandson was aware of the Chiyu Ayakashi.

"This is Masamori." His grandson answered.

"Masamori, it's your grandfather."

"Ah, grandfather, what a pleasant surprise."

"Listen, Masamori," Shigemori began quickly, "Are you aware of the Chiyu Ayakashi."

There was silence for a moment before he answered.

"Yes. Don't worry about her, she's completely under control." Masamori reassured, but Shigemori found himself shaking his head.

"How do you know that? You know how much damage one can cause if it loses control." He asked, and Masamori laughed.

"It'll be fine. I've got Gen there, and if he works with Yoshimori and Tokine they should be able to subdue her. But, you see, she isn't exactly aware of what she is, nor is she aware of most of the powers she possesses."

"What?" Shigemori asked, "How could she not be aware?"

"Her memory has been wiped clean of the carnage of her past, and I assure you, grandfather, that everything will be fine. However, when the time comes the seal on her memories will have to be removed." Masamori replied, "Now, I have to go, I have another call. It was nice speaking to you."

The phone was hung up.

XOXOXO

"Hey Tokine," Evaline asked as the two girls made their way back to Tokine's home, "What's the Shadow Organization?"

"Hmm? Oh, that's right; I never explained that to you, well," Tokine began, "It's basically a group full of ability users."

"Oh."

It was silent for a moment.

"The Kokuboro," Evaline began, "It sounds familiar to me."

Tokine frowned, "Are you certain?" Evaline nodded.

"Yes…but I don't know where I heard it. I can't remember anything from my past."

Tokine mused, "Do you think you could use your healing powers on yourself to recover some fragments of your memory?"

Evaline shrugged, "I don't know. I have never done it. And I haven't used my powers since the other night when Gen was injured."

"Okay, then once we get home, we'll try to regain some of your memories."

"But, Tokine," Evaline began, "What if my memories are sealed for a reason?"

"We won't know unless we try."

XOXOXO

Disclaimer: I don't own Kekkaishi. And it's getting annoying putting a disclaimer up every chapter.

A/N: Yayz! Another chapter! More info on Evaline to come in the next chapter, as well as the reason as to why Chiyu Ayakashi are considered to be so dangerous. Oh, and the one and/or two after that are kind of going to be filler chapters to work on the relationship between Gen and Eva~

Hmm…so I'm THINKING about a Valentine's Day special with Gen and Evaline, but I don't know just yet. How about this, if this story hits…say…at least 40 reviews, then I'll write it. I've already got a good idea of what I want to happen. It'll also be a birthday present to myself since my birthday is the 13th of February~

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