I apologize for the long wait guys. Work has been killing me, every time I come home now all I want to do is sleep, lol. Needless to say I'm ready for the school year to start back up. Anyway let's get on to the chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own Shaman King or its characters nor do I own Haruhi. They are property of their respected owners. I do however own my OCs and this storyline.
Recap: The gang searches and finds Yoh being held captive by Cecil and a monstrous Puppet Soul who in the end turns out to be the twin's deceased father. After Yoh breaks the spell on his father's soul the boys are granted the chance to properly say goodbye to him.
Episode Ten: Kindred Spirits and the Awakening of the Bloody Mary
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Christmas had past and with it a new year was rung in. For the Asakura twins everything after the incident in Japan had been a blur. To those who didn't know them very well or just weren't that perceptive both boys seemed for the most part normal. However, to those who did know the twins it was apparent that they weren't their normal selves.
To the observant eye one could see how Yoh's smile didn't shine as bright as it normally did or that Hao didn't make as many sarcastic remarks as usual and that when he did they weren't as biting as they tended to be. It was clear that seeing their father had a great impact on the two of them. It was now getting to the point that it was starting to worry their friends.
They were all currently at lunch eating relatively silently. Pirika and Tamao were sitting next to Haruhi trying to include her in their conversation. The older girl looked hardly interested. Every once in a while Lyserg and even Anna would contribute. At the other end of the table Yoh, Ren, and Hao were silently eating even Horohoro for the most part was silent though every once in a while he would answer a random question his sister asked him. The silence was starting to kill the blue haired boy who wasn't used to the twins being this silent. True, both boys weren't the most social people in the world but this withdrawn silence was too much.
"So, anyone seen any good movies lately?" everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Horo like he was stupid.
"What?" demanded the ice angel? Yoh smiled at his friend understanding that he was just trying to help so the younger Asakura decided to have pity on him.
"No not really we haven't had time for movies" he answered. With that Horohoro managed to get Yoh conversating telling the wind angel about all the new movies that were out. Hao smiled to his self listening to what was being said and what wasn't being said. He had to admit that for the most part Yoh's friends were a good group of friends that genuinely cared about his brother even Ren though the saffron eyed boy would never admit it.
The long haired brunette wasn't silly enough to believe that they were his friends as well. Hao would admit that he liked them all well enough but he knew that Yoh was the one they were drawn to. Even though he didn't have all his memories Hao knew that Yoh had always been the lovable one. It was impossible not to love Yoh and he just learned to accept that fact. It was fine with him he didn't need to be liked. With that thought he stood up grabbing his garbage to throw away.
"Outoto, Nee-chan it's time to go" he said. Yoh and Haruhi looked up from what they were doing.
"Is it time already?" Yoh asked looking disappointed apparently he has become deeply engrossed in the conversation.
"Yes Outoto it is" Yoh groaned but stood up bidding the group farewell, Yoh's eyes lingered on Anna who held his gaze with blank eyes. Yoh had gotten to the point that even though to most Anna eyes always looked blank he could read the well hidden emotions that were there. Yoh nodded his goodbye to the blond and left with his siblings leaving the group of teens in silence.
"So what was that all about?" asked Horo referring to the siblings' abrupt departure. "They have a mission today" answered Anna who was nibbling on her lunch.
The blunette gave her a suspicious look, "You've certainly gotten close to the Asakuras" he commented.
The blond gave him a mild glare "That's none of your business" she said leaving Horo feeling as if ice were running through his system.
"I didn't mean anything by it honestly actually it's kind of nice seeing you actually make some friends" the ice angel said quickly trying to cover his ass.
"As much as it pains me to agree with the idiot he has a point you aren't the most social person to say the least so it's interesting seeing you willingly spend your time with someone" explained Ren. Anna turned her glare towards Ren but the Chinese angel wasn't so easily intimidated. The psychic stood abruptly taking her food with her and walked off. The group watched her go but said nothing.
"I think you might have made her mad Ren" Lyserg said watching her go his green eyes wary. Ren smirked "She's not mad she just doesn't want to admit that we're right."
At Celestial Command the Asakuras were gathered waiting on Trinity to give them their next mission. It had been a while since they had one and they were anxious to see what this one will be. The short cocoa skinned woman stood in front of the holographic screen and also had a file in her hand.
"Your next mission is to investigate this young child" explained the general. On the screen a picture of a young African girl came on the screen. She looked no more than about five and had wide doe like black eyes and thick curly hair styled in an afro, she was adorable to say the least.
"Her name is Opacho and a lot of unexplainable occurrences seem to happen around her. Her parents mysteriously committed suicide and she was placed in the foster care system. She's been bounced from one foster home to another over the years for various reasons. We have reason to believe that she might be an unawakened angel whose powers are unstable."
"So what exactly do you want us to do?" asked Yoh.
"I want you to observe her for now. If it seems to be true that her powers are getting out of hand then I want her brought in" explained the general.
"What do you intend to do with such a small child when she's brought in?" asked Hao. He and everyone else knew what would happen to the child but he wanted the general to admit it out right. Trinity looked at the teen uneasily not really wanting to admit the obvious truth.
"You already know what will have to be done" was her answer avoiding the truth. Hao shrugged his shoulders and turned and left Yoh followed after his brother in concern. Haruhi turned and looked at Trinity the two seemed to exchange a silent message before she too turned to follow her adoptive brothers.
The Asakuras arrived in the mortal world being dropped off in a park. They looked around trying to see if they saw any evidence of the small child.
"Maybe we should split up?" suggested Yoh.
"That sounds like a good idea. Lets all meet back up at the park entrance in an hour" said Haruhi pointing to the park entrance behind them. With that the three spilt up and went their separate ways to find the child Opacho.
Anna walked along the outside border of the Crystal Barrier dreading the meeting that she was about to have. She leaned against a tall tree enjoying the nice shade and the peace and quiet. Times like this when she was completely alone allowed her to think about a number of things. However, the main thing on her mind was Yoh Asakura. The smiling goof seemed to constantly be on her mind now. It was infuriating really, she was Anna Kyoyama after all she didn't do friends or any of the sorts.
"You seem troubled dear Anna" came a soft silk like voice from the other side of the tree. He was hidden in the shadow of the tree but Anna didn't need to see him to know who it was. Her eyes hardened at the presence she felt, it was one she had become used to in her short life for it was filled with pure malice. There was neither love here nor warmth just coldness and evil.
"What would give you that idea Sasha?" she asked trying to sound uncaring. Sasha smirked as he made his way around the tree to stand in front of the medium. Anna looked up into the demon's green eyes. Sasha was around 5'9 with a slim build and messy ash blond hair. His eyes shone with twisted amusement as he stared at the young angel before him.
"Perhaps the fact that I know you like a book my dear" the demon said. Anna's eyes if possible hardened even more.
"Could it be that boy Yoh Asakura? I do believe that you could do much better my dear"
"Stay out of my business and I'm not your dear" the amber eyes teen spat.
"But you are my business, my dear" he replied putting emphasis on the last part to annoy the girl. The two blondes held each other's gazes neither backing down nor swaying, however, after a minute the emerald eyes demon sighed.
"Look here child I'mgetting impatient with you. Your last report was more than three weeks ago we had a plan Anna and I will not have you jeopardize everything I've spent half a century working for all because you want to fall in love!" Sasha's green eyes blazed as he loomed over her but Anna's stance and aura never wavered. The angel merely rolled her eyes.
"I know what the plan is"
Sasha smiled "Good, I expect another report from you in two days. Farewell for now, dear daughter."
Yoh walked around the park they had been told that this was where they could find Opacho.
The problem?
It was a very big park.
"Man, this is a lot harder than I thought it would be" the wind angel thought out loud "I wish I had a clue as to where to begin."
"Opacho! Opacho, where are you?"
Yoh turned to see a short, very short, Japanese boy with light brown hair chin length hair and big wide eyes. Judging by what he was hearing apparently this boy knew Opacho.
"Excuse me? Who might you be looking for, maybe I can help?" asked Yoh politely walking over to the other boy.
Normally Yoh wasn't one for making the first move in introducing himself unless he had to, but this was a mission and it needed to be completed. The boy turned to look at Yoh and his eyes widened momentarily and he seemed a bit apprehensive. Yoh turned his head to the side looking a bit like an adorable puppy and smiled.
"I… I'm looking for my foster sister Opacho. I had brought her to the park but she ran off somewhere and now I can't find her" the boy finally explained with a sigh at the end.
"That's not good maybe I can help you find her?"
"Really? That would be great! I'm Manta Oyamada by the way" said the boy extending his hand to Yoh.
"Yoh Asakura" replied the brunette shaking the smaller boy's hand.
Hao walked to the play ground area of the park it was the most logical place to look for a child. The fire angel was really hoping to find this kid soon so that he could leave. Being in parks especially one as popular as this one was bad for his telepathy. Back at the Order it wasn't as bad angels and guardians were more disciplined with their thoughts it was like a steady dull hum in a sense as far as thought patterns. On earth was another story, humans weren't the same and their thoughts were all over the place, it was like standing next to the speakers at a heavy metal rock performance at times. He suffered horribly before he came to the Order. He would have frequent migraines and would often miss school because there were days where he just couldn't take it.
Pushing the thoughts of self-pity aside Hao focused on looking around to see if there were any signs of a girl that fit their description. Luckily he didn't have to look for long for sitting by herself in a sand box was Opacho. Hao was about to head over when he noticed three kids around the little girl's ago walk over to her.
"Hey look it's the little demon kid" said one. Opacho didn't look up from what she was doing.
"She's so weird she never says anything" another one said.
"Hey it's rude not to say anything when people are taking to you!" the first kid shouted. Opacho finally looked up and Hao's eyes widened at the sight. For the most part her eyes were a normal doe like black but the thing that caught his attention was the look in them. He knew that look very well.
"You're such a freak!" another kid shouted and kicked over her sand castle. The fire angel's eyes narrowed at the sight. Memories peeked through his mind of similar situations.
"Freak!"
"Demon Child!"
"Killer!"
By this point the three children were kicking sand at Opacho who looked on the brink of tears.
"Hey!" the three kids looked behind them to see a very irritated Hao standing behind them.
"I suggest you little brats leave now"
"Oh yeah and whose gonna make us?" spat one of the brats.
Hao's gaze turned deadly "Do you really want to find out?"
The three kids quickly ran off after that, they were smart enough not to fuck with a kid twice their size, cowardly punks.
"Are you alright?" Hao asked Opacho kneeling down beside her. Opacho sniffled and nodded her head but otherwise said nothing.
"Kids like those are brats they don't understand when someone is just different" the girl looked up at Hao with her large doe eyes. Hao smiled warmly at the child and received a small one in return. Even five year olds were helpless to the junior guardian's charm.
"I'm Hao Asakura and who might you be? I would like to know the name of the adorable little girl I just helped."
Opacho looked down with a slightly embarrassed look causing Hao to chuckle.
"Well are you going to tell me or are you going to make me guess?"
"Opacho, and Opacho thanks you for helping her and for the compliment Mr. Hao but Opacho isn't cute" she said timidly.
This caused the teen to raise a brow as timid as she was she was also well spoken for a five year old if you looked past the speaking in third person.
"I think you're very cute. What would make you believe otherwise?"
"All my old mommies and daddies they were all scared of Opacho and think she's a monster"
"Why would they think that?"
"Because Opacho can do things that other people can't do"
"Like what?"
The five year old looked at the fifteen year old in with a weary gaze trying to discern whether to reveal to him what she could do. She had already said too much as it was but this boy made her feel comfortable like she could confide all her problems to him and he wouldn't scorn her not once. Hao heart warmed at her thoughts. He knew that he had that affect on people and he would be lying if he said that he hadn't used it to his advantage at times. However, it was still nice to know that people found him comforting especially since he knew that it was more Yoh's area of specialty rather than his. Thinking about his dear little brother caused him to smile. Knowing his brother Yoh was most likely lying in the grass somewhere watching the clouds.
"So Manta, do you and Opacho get along?" asked Yoh who was walking casually with his new friend. The two were hitting it off well but then again Yoh just had that charm about him.
"Yeah for the most part but she barely ever listens to me" the short teen said with a sigh.
"Younger siblings can be like that sometimes" replied the wind angel with a smile.
"I take it Opacho is your first experience with being a big brother?"
"Yeah, I try to be a big brother to her, but I don't think I'm doing a good job. What about you? Do you have any brothers or sisters Yoh?"
"Yupp, I have the greatest big brother and big sister"
"So you're the youngest, I bet you get spoiled a lot"
"Not really, I think my Nii-chan is probably more spoiled than I am" he laughed out. Manta looked down to the ground in thought.
"What's your big brother like?" he asked. Yoh stopped he'd never been asked before what Hao was like in terms of being a big brother.
"Well…my Nii-chan is smart, very smart. And he's a bit of a show off at times not to mention bossy and a control freak. But, he's also very kind when he wants to be and he's a born leader with endless confidence."
Manta looked down with a distraught look there was no way he could be a big brother like that to Opacho. How was he supposed to live up to that?
"Do you want to know what makes my brother really amazing?" Yoh asked with a knowing smile.
"Sure" The light brown haired boy responded.
"The thing that makes Hao Nii-chan amazing in my eyes is that no matter what he has always been there for me when I needed him the most. That is what makes a good brother."
Manta thought about what the other teen said and after a second nodded his head in agreement with a smile. The two new friends continued their search for their siblings.
"Opacho why were those kids picking on you?" asked Hao as he helped the five year old with her sand castle.
"Opacho can hear things and can see things that other people can't. Opacho calls them 'the others' because they aren't like the normal people that everyone else can see. Some of them are really nice and talk to Opacho. Then there are some that are really scary and like to hurt people and try to make Opacho do bad things" she explained.
Hao's eyes narrowed at this information. As was stated in her profile she could see and communicate with spirits but the problem was the type of spirits she communicated with. It would seem that demons were trying to contact her which could be very problematic.
"Opacho, have you actually done any of the bad things that the 'bad other people' try to make you do?" he asked. The girl looked down and fidgeted under the others gaze. She was afraid to reveal the truth afraid that her new friend would hate her for what she had done.
"You don't have to be afraid Opacho. I won't hate you I promise" the fire angel assured her. Opacho looked up into his eyes and saw that they held no lie in them.
"Yes, Opacho has before. They were accidents I promise I didn't mean for it to happen.
"I believe you" was all Hao said which made the girl smile.
"Opacho knew you would"
"Why is that?"
"Because, you're one of them, one of the good ones" If Hao didn't have his conformation then he definitely had it now. This child could see through his mortal guise and could see his true form. He knew what she saw when she looked at him. Glittering black wings, luminescent skin, cat like eyes that shifted between brown and gold. She could truly see him.
"Yes I am, but let's keep that between us okay" he said putting a finger to his lips which held a mischievous grin. The little girl nodded happily in response and the two spent the next few minutes talking.
"Ah there they are" came a familiar voice. The two chatting figures turned to see Yoh coming over to them.
"Outoto it took you long enough…" Hao stopped when he saw another figure behind his brother. It was a short (very short) male with big dark eyes and light brown hair.
"Yoh there's a midget following you" he finally said pointing at the smaller boy.
"I am not a midget!" yelled the short boy.
Hao merely shrugged his shoulders "I call them how I see them."
The short one growled in the back of his throat as Yoh laughed at the scene before him.
"Nii-chan this is Manta he's Opacho's foster brother. Manta this is my older twin Hao"
"Yes, she's told me" Hao looked at the boy and noticed the way he stared at both Yoh and himself. It was as if he was seeing something…
"You can see our true forms can't you?" he demanded. Manta jumped at the other's harsh and demanding tone.
"Y… Yes I can" he stuttered. Hao looked to his brother for additional confirmation though like Opacho the boy's thoughts were enough evidence.
"So what should we do?" Yoh asked directing the thought towards his twin. Hao gave him a look that clearly said he didn't know at the moment but Yoh could tell the gears were turning.
The current problem they were facing was the fact that Manta apparently was a strong psychic as well. Normal humans couldn't see angels or demons for what they truly were when they took on a mortal form. The most a person may feel was a shiver or sudden warmth or even an unexplainable pull to the creature if they encountered them. It was only ones who actually had strong angelic blood in their lineage who could see them for who they truly were. It was clear that for Manta his powers weren't as strong as Opacho's but it was enough that it could be a problem in the future.
Hao looked over at Opacho who looked at him. "Just leave them for now" with that the fire angel turned to leave he stopped at Opacho "You'll be seeing me again."
The two brothers left the other siblings and went to find Haruhi. They soon found the girl on the swing set with a look of concentration on her face. Yoh asked the older teen what she was doing.
"I'm swinging obviously"
"You would think she was a little kid instead of a Guardian by how she acts" scoffed Hao. Haruhi jumped from the swing landing in front of the two.
"I'd rather act like a kid then an old man."
"What can I say I'm an old soul" he said rolling his eyes.
"So, I'm assuming that you two found the girl."
"Yes we did" said Yoh.
"Well? Where is she?" demanded the female brunette.
"We lost track of them" Hao said quickly before Yoh could explain. Haruhi gave her brother a look that clearly said 'Yeah right!'
"You two honestly expect me to believe that?" she asked.
"I expect you to keep your mouth shut" said Hao.
"Yeah, yeah sure" she said waving him off "Lets go home."
A day had past since their mission. They had reported to Trinity that the child had evaded them and that they lost track of her. The story would only hold up for a while until they found out the truth, but Hao cared little about that his concern was figuring out a way to get Opacho out of her current situation. Currently the fire angel sat on the roof top of the apartment complex staring at the sky. The sky in their realm was truly beautiful. Untouched by pollution the colors were bold and brilliant it was currently the evening which meant the sky was a rich shade of magenta with gold and dark blue creeping around the edges.
"So I heard you failed another mission at this rate I'll be your superior in a year" Hao turned to see Anna behind him her hands folded in front of her.
"We didn't fail for your information" he responded. Anna unfolded her arms and came to stand next to him.
"Oh really? So what do you call willingly giving up on a mission?"
"I haven't given up" Hao said slightly defensive.
"Do you intend to capture the girl as told?" the blond questioned.
"No" Hao said after a moment of thought. He knew when he first saw the child that he wouldn't have the heart to capture her and bring her in.
"What is it that you want to do?"
"You sure do ask a lot of questions" he said turning to her with a smirk.
"Answer the question" she replied with a roll of her eyes.
"I want to save her" he said his eyes softening as he looked out into the sunset.
"Risking so much for just one human child. You're getting soft" the girl said with a slight harshness in her tone.
"She is the same as me" he said "and you" he added after a minute turning to look at the other teen with knowing eyes. Anna's eyes widened momentarily before she turned from him to look at the sky as well.
"Cameron ji-chan?" the said man turned around in his desk chair to look at his younger cousin with a slightly quizzical expression.
"What is it?" Yoh asked after a minute had past and the older man still hadn't said anything.
"You haven't called me ji-chan since you were little" he said a small smile gracing his features.
"Oh" said the wind angel rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.
"What can I do for you Yoh?"
"I just wanted to know why do we capture humans with angelic powers?" Yoh asked his tone turning un chararistically serious. Cameron looked into Yoh's eyes and saw the others yearning for the truth.
The man sighed heavily "Honestly I was shocked that Trinity even gave you kids that mission. Ones such as those are usually reserved for seasoned guardians."
"Why is that?" Yoh asked wanting clarification.
"You have to understand Yoh some of the most horrible things in this world were started with the best intentions" Cameron explained before taking a deep breath.
"The reason the Order has taken to capturing humans with certain abilities is because we are trying to reduce the number of demons. Many of the demons that you guys encounter were once humans who like you and the rest of us were of angelic lineage. However, such humans are more in tuned with the celestial world therefore are also more susceptive to demonic influence. The Order decided in the end to capture and strip any and all humans who have such abilities but who we are certain won't awaken in this lifetime and who are deemed to be potential targets."
Yoh stared at his cousin horrified by this information. What was going on was wrong on so many levels. This is worse than the situation with Judai and Johan
"But stripping someone of their gifts is like ripping out their soul! You might as well kill them!" exclaimed Yoh.
"Many unfortunate things have been done for the sake of war Yoh" said Cameron somberly.
"Truthfully it doesn't surprise me at all that they didn't complete the mission. I looked at that child's file it's only natural that Hao would react the way he did towards her" Kia stated as she and Trinity sat in Trinity's office.
"Yes, I had worried that this would happen" the shorter woman responded leaning back in her seat a tired expression on her face.
"Why did you give them the mission then?" the hazel eyed guardian asked leaning against the desk.
"Because, I wanted the two of them to see what their in for when they become full fledged guardians. The other squads would have eventually received similar missions, but I wanted those three to be the first" she explained with a shrug of her shoulders.
Kia scoffed at her long time friend's slight indifference "I should kick your ass for attempting to put my kids through such a thing."
Trinity smirked "You were originally the one who asked me to up the number of their missions. Tell me Akia Asakura just what are you planning?" she asked her eyes holding an accusing gleam.
Kia merely shrugged off her glare but said nothing. Trinity sighed heavily and leaned back in her chair "Fine don't tell me anything."
Ever since her best friend took in the Asakura boys all those years ago she had become more distant and secretive. She had a sinking feeling in her stomach that something big was going to happen and that those two would be at the center of it.
"Please promise me that the twins and Haruhi, especially Haruhi, won't be harmed in all this." Kia turned to the brown skinned woman a pained look in her eyes.
"As a mother I would never be able to forgive myself otherwise."
Hao was currently in the human realm. Even the brunette himself didn't understand why he was there. It was forbidden for awakened guardians to enter the human world without consent. Standing on a rooftop he looked down into the window of a eight story apartment complex. There he saw a young African girl of about five being scolded by a woman. The woman looked drunk and from what he could gather from his their thoughts Opacho had left toys in the living room. From reading the woman's thoughts it was clear to see that she was scared of Opacho and her gifts. She found the young child a monster for what she could do. The thoughts alone made the fire angel's blood boil with rage.
It was a situation that was too similar to his own life; these emotions that the child was feeling were too familiar. Hao knew that he should turn the case over to Trinity to give to another team. He could feel himself becoming too emotionally involved, but he wanted to help her.
"It's been awhile since I felt you in this much distress."
Hao turned around sharply to come face to face with his twin. Yoh stood there his hands in his pockets and a calm look on his face, one that assured the long haired teen that everything would be alright.
The older twin scoffed "What are you talking about? I am in no way distressed."
"Uh huh, sure" Yoh said coming up to his brother and wiping away the lone tear that Hao didn't even know was there. He wiped at his eyes quickly trying to rid himself of the treacherous liquid. He couldn't remember the last time he allowed himself to cry but he sure as hell wasn't going to start anytime soon.
"I know your memories have been coming back" Yoh said watching his brother's blank expression.
"Yours have too" Hao returned trying to avoid the topic being about him.
"Is the fact that you're starting to remember the reason why you feel a connection to Opacho?" Yoh asked.
"What are you doing here?" Hao asked once again avoiding the topic.
"Following you obviously, you're not going to answer my questions are you?" Hao didn't say anything just stared down into the apartment refusing to turn towards Yoh.
The wind angel sighed heavily "Alright fine" he paused "Will you at least tell me what you're planning to do."
"Maybe"
"You're a jerk you know that right?"
"And you're a lazy idiot, so what's your point?" Hao responded with a smirk. Behind him Yoh had a small smile as well.
"You know I'm always here for you nii-chan always have always will be."
"I know, and the same applies to you"
Just then an ear piercing scream tore through the night. Both twins went into high alert and gasped when they found that not only had the scream come from the apartment Opacho was in but also that there was a very powerful demonic presence in the area.
"That scream sounded like Opacho" Hao said taking off breaking free of his human guise. Yoh called after his brother but it was too late for Hao was already smashing through the window into the living room of the apartment.
Opacho sat in the corner of the room nearest the window holding her arm which was bleeding from a gash. Her foster mother stood a few feet away from her holding a knife her eyes bloodshot and insane looking. Manta stood in the doorway of the apartment apparently having just gotten home. The small teenager looking in shock and fear.
"What are you? Another demon coming to torment me?" the woman demanded of Hao. The teen looked over at Opacho concern shining in his eyes, he turned back to the drunk woman with murder in his eyes.
"What did you do to her?" he demanded through clenched teeth. By this point Yoh had joined in and went over to Opacho to check on her injury.
"She just stares at the wall and talks to herself. Always she talks to herself, always reading my thoughts and putting images in my head. Sometimes she even talks about killing me! That girl is possessed I tell you, she's a demon and needs to be done away with!" she screamed. The fire angel's gaze hardened even more causing the woman and Manta as well to back away.
"You" he snarled "It's people like you who make me sick to my core. Always so quick to outcast others because they're different. What makes you so superior, huh? Who said you make the rules of whose normal and who isn't?" he bellowed.
"Nii-chan…" Yoh said quietly watching his brother with worry in his eyes. It had been a very long time since he seen Hao this mad before. The last time had gotten him expelled from school and landed him in Izumo for a year.
Hao's eyes began turning an eerie gold and a red ring shine around the iris and pupil. The brunette held his head as more memories flashed in his mind. Taunts, threats, teasing, and bullying they all came to his mind all of his childhood torture at the hands of those who thought him a monster as well. But, it was okay now because those people were long gone he had made sure of that. He could easily do it again. They all deserved it, right? They were all bad people, right? People like that in the end were always weak he found long ago he could easily get rid of them. They all deserved to die.
The fire angel began to laugh scaring everyone in the room including Opacho and Yoh.
"You know people like you just shouldn't exist" he said a sickeningly sweet smile on his face. His voice seemed to change taking on a lighter octave sounding like a mix between male and female.
The shadows in the room began to come to life and slithered like snakes over to the woman. She back up against the wall trying to get away from them but they wrapped around her arms and legs holding her in place. Hao sauntered over to her a deranged look in his eye but the smile on his face was as calm and cold as steel. He took hold of the wrist of the hand that held the knife squeezing it tight till a resounding snap could be heard as it broke. The knife dropped to the ground as the woman screamed and cried from the pain and called him a demon. Hao picked up the knife a contemplating expression on his face. He then nicked his finger with it watching a drop of blood form.
"Hmm, its red I guess that proves that I'm as much human as you. But how can that be if I'm a demon? I wonder then what color your blood is?"
With that a dark purple bubble formed around the woman and more screams could be heard as the blood from her body was pulled out from her through her skin. The fire angel laughed at the display of complete torture before him, but before he could finish his sadistic act he was tackled to the ground. Yoh stood above his brother shaking his eyes hidden by his bangs. Hao stared up at him hate in his eyes at having been interrupted from his fun.
"You, you again ruin my fun you always have to interrupt. Who do you think you are?"
"I'm your brother!" Yoh suddenly screamed finally looking at his twin. Yoh's eyes shone with unshed tears. Hao looked in his eyes and felt the madness begin to slowly slip away.
"Yoh?" Hao looked at his brother with a lost expression. Yoh hugged his twin to him and whispered reassurance that everything would be alright.
"I don't know what happened" Hao said pulling away from Yoh holding his head "What…what the hell…am I?"
"I can tell you what you are boy" everyone turned to towards the window to see a figure rise from the shadows. The demon had messy ash blond hair and eerie green eyes along with a sadistic smile. His aura was a dark and twisted one even for a demon.
"Who are you?" demanded Hao.
"Now that certainly was rude. But if you must know my dear child my name is Sasha"
"What do you want here Sasha?" asked Yoh looking over at Manta and Opacho ready to defend them if need be.
"It's quite simple I came here to claim my new test subject" he said looking over at the little five year old girl. "I've been observing her for quite sometime now and I believe she could be of great use to me."
"So you're the worthless demon whose been haunting her" said Hao.
"Hmm, I guess you can say that. Anyway, I simply came here for the girl."
"You won't touch her" snarled Hao.
Sasha turned to the twins with an unnerving smile "Do you really think you can stop me, huh, my dear Maria?" Hao felt his heart stop at that name.
"Hao?" Yoh put his hand on his twin's shoulder but shrugged it off.
"What did you just call me?" the brunette asked.
"I called you by your name, or at least what used to be your name. Nocta Maria, the Black Mary, or as we called her Bloody Mary, but that was a long time ago. She's long gone and all that's left in her place is a sniveling teenager who can barely remember his own past" said the demon a distant look in his eyes after a second he shrugged his shoulders and turned back to the two humans in the room.
"Now if you'll excuse me I'll claim what I came here for and I'll be on my way."
Sasha walked over to Opacho and made a move to grab but stopped when Manta jumpe in front of her. "Move boy if you know what's good for you" the ash blond demon snarled.
"I'm not going to let you take her" Manta said with a determined look.
"You humans always have to make things difficult" Sasha sighed. His green eye began to glow and Manta found himself being lifted in the air and thrown to the side. The small teen crashed into the wall leaving a dent.
"Manta!" Yoh yelled running to his human friend. Sasha smiled and then turned back to his prey that shrank back from the demon. Before Sasha could grab her a shot flew past his head. The demon turned with steady gaze to face Hao who had the Judgment gunblade out.
"Get away from her" he hissed.
"Why should you care about one human girl so much, you who hates humans?"
"Don't talk as if you know who I am" with that the teen shot three bullets at the demon who caught each one his eyes shone bright green and threw Hao back against the wall. The fire angel got up and lunched at the demon who evaded his attack. The two fought and were able to match each other moves but it was clear Sasha had a slight edge over the angel.
"As you and your brother are now neither can hold a candle to me" the demon gloated. Hao smirked at him "Yeah, that's what you think" the fire angel kicked forward hitting Sasha in the stomach and launching him back a few feet. The ash blond demon held his stomach fury in his eyes.
"Why you" he was about to make a move but stopped as a string of whit beads flew through the air creating a barrier between him and his opponents. He looked to see Anna standing beside Yoh. He smirked at the girl and stood up straight.
"I'll be seeing the two of you again very soon" with that he disappeared into the shadows.
Hao sighed and turned to the blond a look of mild irritation. "Why did you stop us I almost had him"
"You would've lost as you are now you can't beat him" the blond shrugged.
"What are you doing here anyway Anna" Yoh asked.
"I'm here on orders"
"What orders?" demanded Hao.
"The orders to bring the two of you in. Yoh and Hao Asakura you're under arrest."
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I know you guys have been waiting so patiently for this. Hopefully when school starts back up I'll be better at updating because I'll be on a more set schedule. Anyway, we only have about 5-6 more chapters to go then that'll be the end of part one in my series.
Preview: Hao and Yoh have been arrested and now must be brought before the Council. Meanwhile Ren meets a mysterious beauty who may be more than she seems.
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