Hey guys sorry I haven't updated in a while.

I have moved over a few states so things have been hectic.

Thanks for your patience. Here is the story. Enjoy.

Ch 10 Materialization

Chuya stood in the shower leaning against the back wall, letting the scorching hot water pound into his back and ease the aching muscles. After using corruption, he always felt like he had been run over multiple times with a massive truck or the bullet train. Actually, that is probably an understatement. He could feel the pain radiating out from his very marrow. His skin was mostly just a sickening yellow color Black spots faded in and out at various intervals. He exhaled wanting nothing but to go lay back down in bed and disappear for the rest of today, but he had to check in on his sisters. Besides the fellowship he shared with his subordinates they were the only family he had left.

He walked from the bedroom and gingerly dressed then walked to the living room. He instantly felt the presence of Gin. Want some tea? Chuya seemingly asked the air.

Yes, please was the polite reply. Why can I never sneak in on you? Gin asked appearing next to the fire place.

Chuya snorted then laughed. Openly laughed releasing some of the pent-up stress he had accumulated over the past few days. He looked at Gin and apologized.

Gin had walked over to the kitchen and just stood beside him stoic. She wasn't dressed for Mafia work. She wore a pale blue dress and her hair cascaded wonderfully down past her hips. Her face was uncovered to show a remarkably blemish free face.

She could be a model. Chuya thought to himself. Not that Gin would ever leave her bother alone in the Mafia.

Look Gin, Chuya said. I trained you. A feat I am quite proud of. If I couldn't sense you by now how bad of a teacher would I have been.

Gin blushed heavily and picked her hand up while turning her face trying not to show it.

Here. Chuya handed her a tea. How did you find this place? He asked her gently.

For Gin to have found him all the way over here meant something was happening in the mafia.

I helped Hirotsu-sama find Saya and report the location. I thought he was working for you but now I can obviously see he gave the information to Dazai. Gin said staring into the fireplace.

How do you know Dazai is involved? Chuya asked.

Beg your pardon Chuya-sensi but I can see the after effects of corruption on you. Gin said adverting her eyes politely.

I did train you properly. Chuya grinned and moved to go out to his balcony. Coming?

Yes sir. Gin replied as an answer to the statement and the question.

Gin got up and easily glided out to the balcony.

Chuya felt a pang of guilt as he remembered having used corruption on her once. He had gotten to into the battle they were having. It quickly moved from a training session to a battle of wills to a full on frontal assault. Dazai saved him then from killing the only subordinate he viewed would be his closest person to a daughter he would ever have. Afterwards Gin had stayed with him for a week trying to work off the guilt she felt as penance. During that time Gin had learned to read the signs he hid so well. A slight grimace whenever he would pick something up, the cancelation of meetings the next day ect.

Dazai thought he meant to kill his subordinate but stopped Chuya since Dazai didn't need Aktagawa going off on a rampage. Chuya just let Dazai think what he wanted. It was easier this way.

By now Chuya and Gin were sitting at the glass table out on the balcony. Gin stayed quite the whole time. Respecting Chuya's status and giving him space at the same time.

Not that I mind visits but why are you here? Chuya asked trying not to snap. He had been through hell the past few days.

Aktagawa is on board of a big floating ship in the sky taking the leader of the guild head on with the were-tiger. Gin said as if giving him the latest report.

Off doing his own thing again without support from the Mafia. One day he is going to get in over his head and there won't be anything we in the mafia can do to help. Chuya sighed and leaned back further in his chair.

I know you're doing everything in you power to help him out. Thank you. Gin said as she appeared beside him with a cushion form the sofa for him.

Chuya grunted as an attempt at a response. He took the cushion and sighed in relief as his aching back relaxed into it.

They sat in a comfortable silence for a good while.

Do you want to visit Saya? Rachel is up there with her. Chuya asked suddenly remembering how close the three of them had been.

Gin nodded and said I have already been up there. Rachel must have healed Saya again. I gave Saya a dose of antidote I have on hand. I am intimately familiar with the poisons the assassins use. Rachel will have to heal on her own as you already know. I could have easily killed Dazai. He was asleep in a chair up there. Never thought I would see him with his guard down like that. Gin sighed and leaned back to look up at the sky. For you to have used corruption and for him to be that exhausted the past few days must have been worse than any I have seen you two go through in the Mafia together.

Your right of course. Thank you for the antidote. Chuya said sighing yet again as he stood up.

I'll go up there with you. I want to check on Saya again if you don't mind. Gin said following him to the door.

Chuya grunted in response again as they climbed the stairs together.

When they arrived in the room Dazai was leaning on Rae's bed propping his head up with one hand, a look of serious concern. His eyes looked hollow and the bandages that covered him were actually hanging off of him a bit.

I have never seen him this ragged Chuya thought looking Dazai over. Tch. Pathetic. Working for that agency has made him weak.

The only sound was uttered from Chuya upon entering the room was the Tch which Dazai instantly took as concern for his sister.

Saya is doing better. I am guessing thanks to your help Gin. Dazai beamed at Gin producing a small syringe.

Gin flushed a bit and moved over to look over Saya and take her vitals.

No thanks to you. Chuya growled at Dazai.

You have been out for two days. Dazai said flatly. Plus Mrs. Mary seems to have a list of people Odasaku trusted. She turned away Mori yesterday morning.

Chuya went wide eyed. So, the Boss already knows. Chuya rubbed at his temples.

Saya is stable. Gin stated moving over to look at Rae.

If Rae doesn't wake up by tomorrow there is a chance she will not wake up. Gin said and stepped back from the bed.

Dazai leaned forward again. Holding onto Rae's hand and stroking her forehead with the other. If even possible his eyes looked even more hollow.

Chuya felt a surge of anger wash over him. He ignored his body's complaints and grabbed Dazai with one hand and slung him onto the opposite wall. Dazai hit the wall with a crunch and slid down.

You have no right to look like that. Chuya all but screamed. Chuya's features screamed of the rage that was swelling within him. Gin could feel the anger washing off of him in waves.

Gin please take care of things up here. I'll be back in a bit. Both men said at the same time and stalked to the door. Circling each other slightly.

There was nothing but a thick silence between the two men as they rode down the elevator. The tension between the could be felt by the other people as they strode into the lobby. The people basically ran from their presence.

Mrs. Mary blocked their way to the exit.

Gentlemen. There is a reinforced training area in the subbasement. If you don't mind could you settle whatever this is there? Mrs. Mary said with a deceptive smile. A malicious aura of her own started to waft around them.

Lead the way madam. Dazai said with a bow.

This is how she kept Mori from bothering them. Chuya thought to himself impressed by the woman's brazenness.

Mrs. Mary lead them threw the elevator behind the private door and after they all entered as pushed some numbers on a key pad. The code to the subbasement is two three one zero.

Mrs. Mary said as if the two men behind her weren't about to kill each other.

Thank you. They both said as they got off the lift.

Mrs. Mary just smiled pleasantly and returned to the upper floors.

Finally. Chuya said. You are going to stay away for Rae. You're not going to hurt her the way you hurt us.

What are you talking about. Dazai said. You all were happier without me.

You didn't let anyone close to you. You were too busy being a self-centered asshole! Chuya screamed and swung well placed kicks filled with emotions of rage and abandonment.

Dazai easily dogged all of them. Then Chuya put all his anger in one kick. It was at least double the speed of the others. Dazai was thrown across the room and hit the wall hard. An indentation was left behind as Dazai slid down to the floor. Dazai landed and crumpled to the floor. Chuya advanced on him.

You think it was fun forcing everyone away? You think that is what I truly wanted? Dazai screamed at Chuya. Every time someone got closer than a walking joke Mori made sure I knew the consequences of those actions. Dazai spat the last bit as his own anger, pain and betrayal bubbled to the surface.

What? Chuya said more shocked than anything else. More lies. Will you ever stop lying! Chuya screamed advancing on Dazai again. This time at a sprint.

Dazai looked up all the emotions he kept hidden displayed on his face. Right as Chuya swung again to kick Dazai into the ground Dazai swung up with his own kick. Having stayed in that crouch the kick was powered up more than normal and Chuya's head smashed into the ceiling. Chuya landed back on his feet rubbing his head. More anger showing on his face. They both fought with amazing speed and agility. Neither one gave way to the other. Bouncing off of each other and rushing back in trying to get the upper hand. They forgot what they were fighting over and just let all the emotions that were eating at them burn through fueling their movements. At one point the both landed a kick that sent each other into opposite walls. At the end of their rage they both failed at throwing a punch at the other and faceplanted into the cement floor.

Lying there panting for breath, for once they understood on another on a deeper level than words could describe. They started enemies yet after all the raw emotion they understood why the other acted the way they did. It didn't change the fact that each still despised the other but now they would be able to work through that.

If you can't do better than this you'll never be able to keep Rae safe from the boss. Chuya panted forcing himself into a sitting position then falling backwards onto his back. His body screamed at him. First corruption now this. There was no way he was making it back up to his room.

You idiot. Dazai breathed as Chuya's torn shirt fell to his sides revealing a completely yellow and black chest. Now purple dotted the man's chest. Dazai moved to pull himself closer to Chuya. He needed to see if any ribs were broken. Dazai's right arm crumpled beneath him, landing him face first into the concrete. Chuya started laughing despite the pain of his aching body.

And you call me the idiot. Chuya scoffed.

Fractured in at least two placed but not broken. Dazai analyzed more to himself than anyone else.

Dazai and Chuya managed to get up only by leaning onto one another. They stumbled into the elevator and when they crossed the lobby Mrs. Mary asked in a flat voice asked. Are you done?

Chuya grunted and Dazai nodded his head. Slowly making their way to the main elevator.

Good. Rae was conscious a few minutes ago. A guy named Fukuzawa is up there with her. I couldn't keep a detective out on official business. Get cleaned up and go tend to more pressing matters. Mrs. Mary said and then went through the Private door.

Think we made her angry? Chuya asked as they boarded the elevator.

Maybe. That's one woman I don't want to have angry at me. Dazai said. His normal dorky smile back on his face.

Chuya snorted. You got that right.

They went to Chuya's room since it was the closest and slowly made themselves presentable.

Dazai popped some painkillers and tossed the bottle to Chuya.

Thanks. Chuya said as he shook two pills from the bottle then tossed it back to Dazai.

Still hate me? Dazai asked stretching his sore muscles a bit.

Probably. Chuya said making his way to the doors. Ready to go up?

Yeah. Dazai said as he stood back up grimacing.

I am not going to get in your way anymore, but if you hurt Rae in anyway I'll kill you. Chuya said as they got onto the elevator.

It doesn't irritate you any more Chuyaaa. Dazai said in his most obnoxious way.

I didn't say that. Chuya growled. Just know that if you hurt her half of the Mafia will be after you. I am not the only one who has been keeping Rae's movements from the boss's sight.

Good to know. Dazai grunted having to move now that the doors had opened.

You're not any good at this are you? Chuya laughed watching the taller man grunt and grimace as he moved.

I am a strategist not a fighter. I like suicide not pain. Get that straight. Dazai snapped at Chuya.

And you're not able to take your own medicine. Chuya scoffed as they entered the room.

Dazai noted that Fukuzawa had been served tea by Gin when they entered.

Chief. Dazai said happily as they got closer. She passed then. Dazai stifled a groan as he sat across from his current employer.

It would seem so. Fukuzawa remarked. I expect you to take care of things. Fukuzawa got up and left the room without another word.

Dazai sighed and rested his chin on the back of his hand as he looked out the window.

Chuya promptly occupied the seat recently vacated by the chief of the ADA.

What was that about? Chuya asked.

Means my current employer is willing to heir Rae if she wants to accept the position. Dazai explained.

What? Chuya practically screamed in Dazai's ear.

I am not deaf Chuya. But keep that up and I will be. Dazai glowered at Chuya.

I made breakfast. Gin said as she placed plates in front of the men. If there is nothing else you need I have some errands to complete. Gin bowed slightly and left by the wave of Chuya's hand.

Thank you, Gin. Dazai called after her.

Trying to grow some home training? Chuya smirked at the taller man.

Always had it. Just couldn't show it. Dazai glowered at his food.

How much of you is a façade? Chuya asked sincerely curious.

I can't tell where one ends and another begins. Dazai responded staring into the tea cup in his hand.

Humf. Better figure it out before things get to serious. Chuya remarked starting to eat his food.

Dazai closed his eyes and smiled.

Thank you Chuya. Dazai said looking at him as if he was seeing him for the first time.

Looks like Rae will have some serious decisions to make when she wakes up. She will like it better on your side of things. I just hate the thought of having to fight her. Chuya shuddered.

I'll have to talk to her when she wakes up. Dazai said then leaned back trying not to focus on all the things that could go wrong. This was the first time in a very long time he opened himself up to being vulnerable. He hated not knowing.

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