Chapter 9:

A Turn of Events

Cat- Hola! Wait that's Spanish not Japanese… Whatever. So how are ya doing today? I have a headache :D Stupid geometry -.- Welp I hope you enjoy this chapter, cuz there's a twist at the end ;D

The air was much clearer up here; the sun was much more visible, and you could see all of Tokyo. Kish was sitting on the ledge, Indian-style, thinking. How come I can't find the strength to believe her? I haven't even thought about if she actually loved me the first time she said it. Maybe she was just vulnerable at the time. But she wouldn't lie to me, would she? Then, he heard a voice in his head (AN underlined words are the voices in a person's head *wink*).

She doesn't really love you, she just wanted to reel you in and pretend she did so that she could shatter your heart to pieces.

Ichigo has never lied to me before, so why would she now?

Like I said, so she can break your heart.

She's not like that, though. If she wants to turn someone down, she would do it as nice as possible.

She turned you down countless times as harsh as she could think of, why would she stop now?

That doesn't count. I was literally trying to kill her before; that was understandable.

She hates you and you know it.

No she doesn't! Now go away. He locked up all communication from the voice inside his head. Then Pai teleported in, and Kisshu pretended he wasn't there. "Kisshu, I am sorry. I should not have said those things to you earlier."

"Why would you fill my head with doubts anyway, Pai? Knowing that I've been waiting for her to say she loved me. Why would you question that?"

"Honestly, Kisshu, I have no idea. Those words just popped into my head and there was no filter between my thoughts and my speech. I truly am sorry."

"*sigh* I forgive you."

With Ichigo…

Why hasn't he come back? Ichigo thought. Is he really that angry at me? She was sitting on her bed, deep in thought. She woke up on the kitchen floor an hour ago, her face tear-stained. She got up, went upstairs, and laid down on her bed.

She sat up and leaned against her headboard, and sighed. She hoped Kish would've came back by now, but now it felt like he wasn't coming back. When she looked out the window, she noticed a gray cat with a green bandana around his neck (AN I'm not exactly sure what to call it XD).

Ichigo got up, and went over to her window to open it. She went wide-eyed when she recognized the gray cat. It was Ryou.

She tried to hurry and close the window back, but Ryou ran inside and jumped on her floor. After he turned back into human form, he pulled a knife out of his pocket, and slowly approached her.

"Ryou? W-What are you doing?" Ichigo stammered, horrified.

"If I can't have you, then no one can. Especially not that freak Kisshu." He lunged at the unarmed girl, grabbing her and throwing her on the bed. Ryou positioned the knife over her chest, just as Kish teleported in. Kish saw the horrifying scene, and stopped dead in his tracks.

"What the hell are you doing here, Blondie?" Kish asked, his anger rising.

"I'm not going to let the girl I love be with a freak like you. If I can't have her no one can." Ryou snarled. He turned around and faced Ichigo, and positioned the knife over her once again. What he didn't know, was that Kish took out his dragon swords, ready to pounce.

Kish lunged at him and stabbed him through his back. He died on impact. Kish formed and energy ball and sent it at his remains, incinerating them in the process. There was nothing left.

Kish turned to face Ichigo with a worried look on his face. Ichigo was terrified, and tears threatened to spill on her cheeks. They both stared at each other for a minute. Then Kish rushed over and hugged Ichigo tightly. The dam broke, and Ichigo started sobbing uncontrollably.

They sat there for a minute, holding each other, Kish muttering comforting words to try and calm Ichigo down. Eventually she did, and Kish pulled back, looking in her chocolate, brown eyes. "Are you okay?" He asked. She nodded. "I'm sorry I doubted you earlier. I was an idiot, I should've believed you, then I wouldn't have left and all of this wouldn't have happened. I'm so sorry. I understand if you don't want to for-mmph." Ichigo cut him off with a kiss. After he was over his shock, Kish kissed back with even more passion, deepening the kiss.

"I forgive you." Ichigo said when they broke apart.

"Thank you, kitten. I'm tired, can we take a nap?" Kish asked.

"Sure. Just because you didn't make a cat-nap joke, you can sleep with me." So they both laid down, snuggling next to each other, and they fell sleep.

2 hours later…

The sleeping couple woke up with the sound of teleportation. "What do you want now, Pai?" Kish mumbled.

"Every time you teleport in here, bad stuff happens. So go away." Ichigo mumbled, still half asleep.

"So you forgave him? That's surprising." Pai said.

"Why is that surprising?" Kish said as he sat up with annoyance.

"Ichigo is not exactly the forgiving type, based on what she has told you many times before."

"That's in the past, Pai. Stop living in it and go play with fishy."

"A finless porpoise is not a fish! How many times do I have to say that?"

"Until you're no longer able to speak." Ichigo smirked at Kish's comment. "At least I found someone that loves me that can accept my flaws." He continued.

"Like the fact that you're adopted?" Pai regretted the words as soon as they came out. Kish froze and hid his eyes behind his hair. A tear escaped and slid down his cheek.

"Kish, you're adopted?" Ichigo asked.

"Yes," Pai answered. "Kisshu's parents died when he was six, and my family took him in. Ever since then he has been trained to be a warrior, and was the best on our planet. Which is why he was sent here to Earth, first."

"Pai, go the hell away. If I wanted you to tell my back-story, then I would've asked." Kish snapped.

Pai flinched, and teleported out.

Ichigo was worried. She hated to see Kish cry, so she pulled him into a tight hug. "Are you okay?" Kish shook his head. "Do you want to talk about it?" He shook his head again. So they sat there for a while.

Finally, Kish said, "Pai's been so mean lately, I wonder why…"

"Maybe he's just stressed. Just remember, it's not your fault he's taking his anger out on you." Kish nodded, and the silence returned.

With Pai…

I cannot believe I said that. Pai thought. It is like the filter between my thoughts and speech had been disintegrated. I should do more research.

As Pai did more research, he discovered something disturbing. "Deep Blue is looking for a new host…" Then he made another startling discovery.

"His new host is…"

At Ichigo's house…

Ichigo heard another sound of teleportation. She laid the sleeping Kish down in her bed and covered him up. "What do you want now, Pai. Whenever you come here, bad things happen."

"Can you wake Kisshu up, I have startling news." Pai rushed.

"Fine. Kisshu, come on, wake up." Ichigo said with a soothing voice. Kish stirred, and slowly opened his eyes.

"What's Pai doing here?" Kish yawned.

"Apparently he has some news." They both looked at Pai, waiting for him to start.

"Okay. So I've been doing some research, and it appears that Deep Blue is still alive, and is looking for a new host." Ichigo's and Kish's mouth dropped open, and Pai continued.

"And… that new host…is me."

Cat- :O OMG He's the new host! Jk I already knew this XD. Hope you guys aren't mad about the cliffy…

Pai- Why me?

Cat- Cuz I said so, now go to your room and do more research.

Pai- *teleports*

Cat- Okay then. Hope you guys aren't mad about him being the new host, but just know that there are reasons behind it *wink*. So why do you guys think he's the new host? Let me know in the reviews!

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