Axelle: Maybe, there was a reason that you were a kuudere and not a yandere after all!
Aero: ...And that is...?
Axelle: Oh, how you are acting right now?
Aero: ...Tch... Pathetic... I don't really care if I'm any of those 'dere dere' types...
Axelle: Oh, Oh well, What's the connection of this dere dere (that sounds really cute) stuff to this story anyway?
Aero: ...I don't know... You started the topic at the first place...
Axelle: Oh, Oh yeah... Anyway, guys and gals! Sub- I mean Review and we don't own KHR as what I keep saying! XD
Aero: ...Nothing is funny in that... Axelle...
Axelle: Oh, cheer up once in a while forget your problems for now! ^_^
Aero: ...I will never be happy again... Not in this mortal world... Not in this wretched life...
Axelle: Oh, by the way, I can't believe people thought you were dead! XD Now that is funny!
Aero: *glare* . . .
Axelle: eep! O_O;;; Oh, and the credit of Kyo's name replacement goes to KatoKimeka-chan!
He's got to do something yet he might as well let one person know his real name. "Why do you ask? And if I said yes, how did you know?" he asked, trying to stay firm.
The teal haired boy thought for a while ans answered, "Is it wrong to ask? And, it's because you resemble to the one who Master misses so much."
"Mas...ter...?" Hibari asked.
"Rokudo Mukuro, the prince of the Estraneo Kingdom. Don't you know that?"
"No... I never knew that Mukuro was a prince."
"Well, since you know it, you better call him 'Prince' Mukuro. I really hate calling him a prince that's why I call him Master but it's still in the same way though."
"Well, I guess you're allowed to know my name... My name is Hikyo Yabari, but... My real name is Kyoya Hibari." he said.
"Oh, I see. My name is Fran and why won't you use your real name? And, wait, aren't you a beast?" the teal haired boy asked.
"It's not because I 'won't' but it's because I 'can't'. My features resemble my beast self so,"- he took of his black coal colored coat and continued- "I'm not allowed to use my real name, as what the Millefiore Prince said."
"That's not right! You should use your real name!" he shouted, still in mono tone.
"Quiet down, Fran or they might here you." he warned.
"Sorry, but... that's not fair, why aren't you allowed to use your real name?"
"Prince Byakuran is engaged with Mukuro, am I right?" he said, his eyes dulling in such despair and sadness. Fran nodded. "Well," he continued. "I'm not sure if Mukuro loves Byakuran back, but Byakuran would do anything in order to get what he wants. He loves Mukuro, and I have to face the facts." he sighed.
"Mukuro- I mean, Master... loves you." he said, trying to lighten up Hibari's mood.
"Yeah, but for how long?" he asked. Fran simply shrugged. He smiles wryly and said, "...To me, Love never lasts."
Fran wanted to protest, but then he decided to shut his mouth since the so called hunter, which is truly a priest, Dino, came and called, "Hikyo! I've been looking for you!"
Both stared at the hunter as he walked closer. "Hikyo, you shouldn't let others see you like this! You know the spell is only temporary! It won't last that long!" the hunter reminded.
"I know, I know... Once the sun sets, I'll turn to that hideous thing again. You don't have to remind me."
"Well, anyway, put your hood back on."- Hibari already did when the hunter was blabbering too much- "And, I see you made a friend here. That's great but you know what the prince said."
"I know, I know... Never speak to anybody in the palace. I get it already so will you shut up, herbivore?" Hibari, or should I say 'Hikyo', scowled.
"Such mean words you say, anyway, I'll be taking you to the dorms, you're in the same room as me."
"I'm not going to the dorms until Fran comes along with us." he said, as he clanged onto the expressionless boy.
"Eh, come on, Hikyo! You're not serious are you?"
Hibari sent a dark and deadly glare, showing that he is truly serious. "Oh, fine." the hunter pouted. "You're stubborn as always." he sighed. "Anyway, we should go now. Come on, and hurry up."
Hibari simply smiled and walked along side by side with Fran. He was glad that he made another friend. His first friend, Roll, was entirely cheerful while his second one, Fran, was emotionless though they have one thing that they both have in common and that is their concern and kindness to such a monster like him. He thought if Roll was alright but it seemed that his tales with the beast had ended and soon a new tale will begin, and that is Fran. The only thing that he seems to believe in was friendship. He will never believe in such relationships as love. He had already lost hope so there's no point on hoping even more.
Friendship is the only thing left for this cold and lonely monster.
As the three of them walked along the winding hallways, they have finally arrived at the dorms. Dino pointed the dorm where he and Hibari would stay. "Dorm 11, that's where we'll be staying." he said.
"I beg your pardon, but did you just say Dorm 11?" Fran asked.
"Yes, why is that?" Dino asked back.
"That's the dorm where I am."
"Really? I guess those other things that was placed on the other bed wasn't just a mistake or misplaced by someone, huh?" Dino asked again lastly. Fran simply nodded.
"Well, then, I guess Hikyo won't be so lonely after all. You're very lucky, Hikyo."
"Yeah... I'm glad." he smiled.
Dino opened the door of the room and let Fran entered first, he asked Hibari next but he shook his head and wanted to stay out for a while to stare at the almost sun setting sky. Dino sighed but he allowed it for it was Hibari's first sunset and he knew that. He closed the door and had let Hibari lean on the wall post and stare outside the large yet so exquisite window. "Such wonderful things that I haven't seen. I wish things like this would last forever. And I wish I would be free." he stared at his hands and continued, "How I missed being human. I would stay like this forever as long as I follow the prince's orders. I'll finally get my freedom once they get married and... I'll never be a monster again, I'll be loved again like I used to." He tried to force a smile upon his face but it seemed to fail.
He strolled around for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of the castle. How he loved the silence, and the beautiful colors that lightens up the place. In his castle, it was rotten, teared apart and most of all filled with such darkness. It used to be a castle where people used to dance in joy until the royal family was killed and the caste was burnt down. He was one of the relatives of the royal families, but he could never remember who they are. After that incident, he had memory loss and he was cursed. Only bits and fragments were left of his memories. How he wanted to avenge Namimori and kill the one who had destroyed it. He, then, became corrupted and had wished to earn power in order to kill that person. Once he had killed the person, the curse could never be lifted until the hatred in his heart would change into something else, perhaps, love? But that was impossible for him.
As he was lost in his thoughts, he had heard foot steps, and it seemed to belong to two. He hid behind the post and peeked out a little bit. His eyes widened to see Mukuro with Byakuran. Yeah, he was fine with it but he couldn't understand why he feels so much pain, right now.
He, once again, forced a smile and walked away. He wanted to greet the two princes but he cannot for such pain fills with in his heart, such darkness that is.
Mukuro noticed him and wanted to chase after him, his curiosity taking over him. He excused himself, and went after to chase the mysterious person.
Tears poured down Hibari's cheeks. He can no longer hold it in anymore. He can't understand why he's crying, why? Why? What's wrong with him? What's happening to him?
Th sun was already setting. And, Hiibari needs to hurry up in order to prevent anyone from seeing him. He ran as fast as he can to the dorms. "Hey! Wait up!" a voice called.
Hibari turned around to see who it was and his eyes widened to see Mukuro, chasing after him. He held his cloak tightly and continued to flee. 'D-Damn it, how did he saw me!? I need to get back or I'll get in trouble!' he thought.
"Hey! Will you stop running!? I only want to know who you are!" he said, and finally he got to grab Hibari's arm. "Who are you?"
"I'm sorry, but I really need to take my leave." he said as he struggled to get away.
He managed to get away from him and ran into his dorm. He closed the door and panted heavily. The resting hunter and the reading frog both stared at him. They were both surprised to see a heavily panting Hibari. They were confused why he was in such a situation. What's wrong with him? They both thought to themselves. Fran stood up from his reading position and asked, "What's the matter Kyo-san?"
"Huh..." he panted. "Oh... It's nothing, don't mind me." he said, as he plopped down his own designated bed.
That was a close call. He didn't expected that Mukuro would see him, but unexpected and unwanted things always happen.
He took his cloak off and stared at his transforming hands. His eyes darkened to see him self in his once original state. Dino walked up to him and said, "You're lucky that you caught up here in time. You should rest, tomorrow's going to be a long day." The beast nodded and covered himself with a blanket then he dozed of to sleep. The hunter smiled, and whispered, "Sleep well, Hibari. I hope you'll find your happiness in your dreams." Then, he walked away returning to his own bed to continue his rest.
Mukuro Rokudo's Room
The prince's curiosity never left him. He really wanted to know who that mysterious person is. Why was he there? Who was he? Why is he spying or stalking on them?
Questions filled his mind, forgetting other problems that were more important but there was one thought that would never leave him, and that is Hibari Kyoya. When he spent time with the Millefiore prince, he really felt uncomfortable. He doesn't really want to be rude to the prince or anyone but when he barged out of the throne room and not even saying a single 'goodbye' or 'farewell' it had seemed to be the rudest thing he had ever done. He had to make it up to the Millefiore prince even though he hates it.
If there was a chance that he and Hibari could meet again, he would do anything just to stay with him forever.
He plopped down onto his bed and stared at the ceiling. He missed Hibari so much, but in his thoughts it seemed that Hibari had already forgotten him. Maybe he had found another and moved on? Perhaps.
He swore to kill anyone who dares to take him away from him. He swore that whoever tries to dare touch him or even pick a single hair on Hibari's head, he'll kill them. He may be a prince but it doesn't mean that he's that a gentleman or well-mannered. Everybody has their dark side so it's the same to him. A prince can also become a murdering monster just to protect the one whom he loves so much.
"I would become evil for you, to protect you..." he murmured. "I would do anything for you." After saying those words, he, then, fell asleep.
~ - Monster or Prince - ~
It was day light, and the sound of chirping birds were sang in a harmonic way. The sleeping prince, was peacefully and innocently asleep, mumbling and calling out Hibari's name for so long.
A young illusionist went inside and shoved Mukuro off of his bed, saying, "It's morning master, you need to wake up."
There, a sharp three pointed object came flying right through his frog hat. The prince was sure irritated to have himself waking up in such a dreadful manner, but he can't help it because it is Fran's way. He, then, stood up and prepared himself for breakfast. Letting the young illusionist to walk out of his room. He sighed and muttered to himself, "Why won't Fran at least wake me up in a proper way?"
He sighed again and went to the bathroom to take a bath.
Dorm 11
"Ne, Hibari, wake up. It's already morning." said Dino, who was shaking him.
The monster did woke up and then, punched the hunter directly at the stomach. He hated it when people disturbed his sleep. He covered himself up with his blanket and went back to resting. Dino stood up weakly for the direct blow he had got from Hibari was painful, he left the sleeping monster, which is human now for it is day light, and went out.
He closed the door and leaned on it. "Ouch, that r-really hurts. I didn't knew he had this kind of strength, I guess there were things that I haven't discovered about him when we were at that Dark Castle. Kuh... It really hurts." He held his stomach and tried to walk properly.
Fran passed by him and asked, "What happened to you?"
"I got punched by Hikyo for waking him up." he explained, while trying to stand up straight. "But, I'm fine now. I hope."
"Oh, I see. Should I wake him up for you?" the frog asked.
"If you can though, he's not really the type of person to have his nap interrupted."
"Oh, well, I'll try my best not to get hit."
"Yeah... Good luck." said the hunter letting the frog pass by.
