It's not a long chapter, but I wanted to put something out and not leave you guys/girls hanging for too long ^^ please review and tell me what you think! I'll try to bring in more of Kira's past soon. Maybe bring out her mother for a little bit too, if your lucky ;)
I rubbed my aching arms and legs as I walked with Ito into the school. I was sore beyond belief because one of the rules I had to follow in the Miura household was to learn martial arts. Normally, I wouldn't mind but it seems Ito's father has it in for me and he teaches me personally. And by personally, I mean physically. That man sure knows how to wipe a guy/girl out.
"Hey Ito. Shouldn't you give Mako a chance? I'm sure she has a good reason for what happened."
"Ugh! You too? Look, I want to but when it comes to Makoto I just-"
Ito turned to look at me with an exasperated look, but she caught sight of something across from me and her eyes widened. I too, turned to look and when I spotted Makoto I waved.
"Hey Mako-cha-"
I was abruptly cut off when Ito grabbed my wrist and began to drag me away from her, despite the fact that Makoto just wanted to talk. Rolling my eyes, I tugged back on my captive wrist.
"Ito! What are you doing?"
I had a feeling she didn't quite know what she was doing either and was just acting on instincts, so I decided to take matters into my own hands. I immediately put on the breaks, catching her off guard to the point that she fell backwards into my arms. I stared down at her with a slight frown, speaking confidently as I turned her around and shoved her toward Makoto.
"Okay! That's enough! Ito, you shouldn't assume things before getting all the facts and Mako, you should be trying harder to tell her the truth and not just dragging me into it to do the dirty work. The next time you two have some stupid misunderstanding, I expect ten bucks an hour from both of you if you want me to help in any way. Is that understood?"
They both nodded, a bit shocked at my outburst when I heard someone coming down the hall. I grabbed the two of them and shoved them into a nearby room giving a few last orders.
"I'll distract them, but I expect smiles and tears of joy from you two when you come out of here."
Shutting the door halfway, I leaned against it nonchalantly as that new Iizuka kid walked past on his phone speaking to his sister. My eye twitched, knowing that what he had said would cause a fuss and, sure enough, I began to hear yelling coming from behind me as Iizuka walked around the corner.
"You're always like that! You only let me know the important stuff after it's already happened! On top of that, how am I supposed to understand anything if I don't hear it from your own mouth? Why? Why am I the least important to you? You think because I'm stronger than most girls…Do you think you can't hurt me?"
My chest panged as her words hit home with my own unspoken thoughts. It's hard being pretending to be a male and holding back the hurt. I've constantly wondered if pretending like this would keep the hurt away but, if anything, it only makes it worse. Poking my head in, I frowned when I saw Ito's tears and glared over at Makoto.
"I said tears of joy."
I couldn't help but smirk as he grabbed Ito and pulled her back in the room while I shut the door to give them some privacy. Not a moment to soon, too. Some girls were just passing through and I was able to distract them, taking them away from the room. All I had to worry about now, was the two of them making up and keeping our club in tact.
The next couple of days were brutal. I had school, practicing for the play, death training with both Toki AND Ito's father, and the traps the Iizuka kid hired some guys to set up. I didn't get a major part in the play since the drama teacher was so adamant about Mako playing the prince, but I did get the somewhat major role of the prince's brother who goes hunting with the prince on occasion. Although, I think I'd have to say that the day of the play was by far the worst.
"How the heck do I always end up getting involved with your problems?" My gaze traveled back and forth between the different men in suits that were in front of us. "This is my second time trapped on a roof, for your information, and cannot fathom why you two attract so much trouble!"
Mako smiled brightly and innocently, while Ito just rolled her eyes and got into a defensive stance.
"It's not like we ask for it."
"Au contraire, mon amour. I think flipping Iizuka to the floor had nothing to do with the fact that he wants revenge."
"S-Shut up!"
I laughed and began dodging the men in black along with Ito and Makoto, when I noticed Ito favoring her left leg. Ah, she must've injured it the other day when she tripped one of the traps. Best tell Mako, unless he's noticed already. Just as I was about to open my mouth, but Makoto beat me to it.
"Ito, Kira…I think I saw a place where we can jump down."
"Where?"
"Yeah. Where at dear brother?" They gave me odd looks, but I just smirked. "What? Is it wrong to stay in character?"
For the most part, they ignored that comment and we were soon discussing how to get into the other building from here. I thought it was a bit dangerous, but we didn't have much of a choice. So, I high tailed it to the roof's edge yelling back over my shoulder.
"This is no time to be picky! Let's go!"
Ito was the first over, in her bulky swan/vulture costume, then Makoto, then I. It was a rough landing for me, the shock from the one story jump sending shock waves up my legs, but I couldn't stop now. We were surrounded at this point and Ito and Makoto were doing a pretty good job fighting off a majority of the men; I myself getting in a few shots myself. Thank you Ito's dad! Getting beat up by you on a constant basis seems to come in handy. Snickering at my own thoughts, I heard Makoto shouting over the noise to me.
"You're doing well, Kira! Seems you've been working hard!"
"I didn't know running from Ito's dad could've been so beneficial!"
He laughed and pulled Ito away from some flying needles before they got too close, and I managed to dodge some of my own only getting a scrape from one on my cheek. I felt a bit numbed, but it wasn't enough to incapacitate me so I shook it off. Suddenly, I heard a 'snap' and spotted Ito get taken down by one of the guys. I hurried over to her as did Makoto, but my vision spun for a second as my body fought the tranquilizer. Geeze. How much tranquilizer did they put on this thing? I can handle a certain amount, but this is enough to take down an elephant!
"Eat this! Go to swan hell!"
I jolted back to reality to see Ito in her princess costume throwing her swan head at the men, when Mako came up behind her and hugged her.
"Odette."
I smirked, knowing that he'd finally noticed the group of people down below that had been watching us and he was getting into character. The crowd below gasped at the sight as he picked up Ito, scolding her for hurting her foot, and he turned to Takashi Iizuka with a glare.
"Foul demon. You cannot understand people's hearts. My heart belongs to Odette forever! For all those who love, I won't let you get away with your scheme! If love cannot be fulfilled in this world, let's go to a world in which it can."
You can't be serious? The cliff scene? I can't jump, since I'm supposed to be the prince's brother. Looks like I'm facing these jerks on my own. I turned my head to look down to where Makoto and Ito had 'fallen' and pulled out my fake sword to point at the men.
"My brother has always wished to be with the one he truly loves and now that he has that, I will not stand by and let you get away with what you have done, demon!"
With my own final words, I charged forwards and began doing my best to keep the men from following my friends. Luckily, I didn't have to do too much since the drama teacher came out and threatened to call the police.
"Thank you!"
I called out to her as she held the window open and ushered me through. I wobbled a bit, the effects of the tranquilizer still bothering me a tad, but managed to make it back to do the encore. After that, was the announcement that everyone was waiting for.
"The drama club has managed to recruit 15 members! A new record!"
We all cheered, eager for some food after the stressful week tat we've all had and I just glared at the drink in my hand. The smell of smoke wafted towards me and wrinkled my nose.
"What's up, Kira? Something wrong with your drink?"
Toki sniggered at me, knowing that I wasn't touching it because I still had the Christmas party fresh in my mind. Smiling innocently as Ito and Makoto watched on in the background, I grabbed the cigarette out of Toki's mouth and snuffed it out…in his own drink.
"Nope~ But it looks like you may need another one!~"
It was my turn to snigger and I was silently grateful that I had decided to leave my mother and make such great memories.
