This is an XxxHolic fanfiction, but I claim no rights to XxxHolic which is copyright of Clamp. [Sigh, I wish I did though.] The Watanuki Kimihiro and Doumeki Shizuka portrayed in this fanfiction are not the originals, but their counterparts in a different world. Do not expect them to act exactly like the originals. Other than that, for now this will remain rated T, since I haven't decided if there will be much yaoi in it or not. So be WARNED! Please enjoy!
~Reiya
An Immortals Heart
Chapter 8.
He stood there, waiting for the impact. The seconds kept ticking by without anything seeming to happen. Finally gathering his courage, he peeked from behind his arms to see what was happening.
The daemon was no longer in front of him, or to say coming at him. He looked to the right and saw it pinned to the wall, something long and thin protruding from its flesh as it struggled in vain to get free and get him.
Turning to look the other way, he was met with an even stranger site. The foreigner was standing there, a bow he hadn't had when entering, in his hand. As he watched, he slowly drew the bow back, an arrow forming out of nowhere.
That seemed to draw Fai out of a sort of dazed shock. "Doumeki-kun. Please stop. You do not need to kill it." He beseeched, trying to stop him from doing the unnecessary duty.
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Movement to his right drew his gaze. For a brief second his lungs froze as he took in the sight of the one he was seeking. His gaze was elsewhere, on the newly summoned daemon.
He watched as he stepped back until he was pressed up against the wall, hand reaching for something out of reflex. His face seemed to get even paler as something dawned on him.
He turned back to see the creature shift, eyes zoning in on him. He reacted in an instant, drawing on the power inside, shaping it to his will. He was nearly too late in firing as the creature broke through the wards around the circle.
The room went deathly silent, the only noise was the creature's thrashing and angry hissing. All eyes were on him, while he only had eyes for him: his Watanuki.
He barely heard Fai speaking, but he got the gist of it and slowly lowered his bow, releasing the arrow. It dissolved into nothing again. He ignored Fai and Syaoran as they went toward the creature, muttering spells as they started to banish it back from whence it had come.
He slowly walked towards Watanuki. The man was leaning against the wall, barely standing as he shook from nerves and shock from the close call. "Are you all right?" He asked lowly, eyeing him up and down to look for any damage.
"Y-yes, I'm fine." He straightened and pushed off from the wall. He bowed low, head lowered. "Thank you, for saving me." He stood back up.
"Watanuki, I need you to come with me. We need you to discuss this." He nodded and went to gather up his things. The daemon was now gone, the only evidence of its existence was the hole in the wall and the black blood spattered on the surface.
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The room was silent as they all sat there, waiting for Fai or Watanuki to start talking. Doumeki stood in the back of the large office, leaning on the wall with Kurogane. He could feel the swordsman's eyes on him, but he ignored the stare as he watched Watanuki.
The boy was subdued, head down cast, fingers clenched at his sides. Almost as if he was expecting the worst. It wasn't his fault that those things were after him. He'd always been a magnet for trouble.
"Watanuki-san, there is no need to be nervous. I'm not mad at you…but I do need you to explain what happened in there. I've never seen a daemon, wild or tame, do that. It was almost as if he was drawn to you." He leaned against the side of the desk.
"I can't help it." He mumbled.
"Can't help what?"
"It's been like this as long as I can remember. Something about me draws them. I have a ward against them, but I forgot it at home today and it couldn't help it." His voice was soft and resigned.
"Hmm, for now we'll keep this quiet. Who knows what someone could use you for if they found out. Why don't you go home early today. We'll send one of the guards to make sure you get home in one piece."
He nodded and stood. Pausing he turned back to Fai. "Um…does this mean I can still come back?" He asked nervously.
"Whatever gave you the idea that you were being kicked out. If you wish to continue to pursue this path, even after what you've been through, than why would I stop you? Go home and rest, Kimihiro. I'll see you tomorrow."
He gave a wan smile, nodding in understanding and left. Kurogane went with him to arrange the escort, leaving Fai and Doumeki alone. "That was very fast work you did back there. How did you know what was going to happen?"
"Watanuki has always been a magnet for trouble. This one is no different." A small smile turned up the corners of his mouth briefly.
"Yuuko-san only told me that you were from another world, but not why you are here? Does it have something to do with that boy?" Although his face was still smiling, steel was creeping into his voice at the thought of his student being in danger.
"I…in my world, I was a rarity. Born with gifts that hadn't been seen for centuries. We are each born with one destined to be our mates. He was mine, but I was unable to save him or get him to accept my offering. One cannot live without their other half in my world without going insane. Yuuko…she offered a way around this."
"A new Watanuki." He supplied.
"In a way. He is the same and he isn't. My wish was to have him back any way possible, but if I can't do that than…" He didn't finish his sentence.
"We are somewhat the same in this world." A voice said behind him. Kurogane had returned. "He's on his way home with an escort."
"What do you mean?"
"Humans do not have destined mates, but half breeds do. It is part of Daemon lore. That there is one human out there that can tame a half breed. Sometimes they must wait years to find them, but they do."
"That may be so, but is the human destined to be with the half breed?" He asked.
"We can talk philosophy later." Fai finally cut in. "For now we need to find you a place to work.
"Actually, we already have." Kurogane said blandly, crimson eyes trained on him.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Fai asked. A nod was all he did to indicate agreement. "Doumeki-kun, how do you feel about becoming a guard here at the school? With your skills, they definitely won't say no."
"I…that would do nicely."
"It's settled than. I'll talk with the president of the school and see what she thinks. For now, you can stay with us until you can find someplace to live."
"Thank you."
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Well, here is the next chapter. Things are finally getting along and you've learned some more about Doumeki's world. Wait until the next chapter to see what happens.
Until Next Time
~Reiya
