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Chapter 11

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There's nothing, but awkwardness between Yuu and I. Ever since his apparent confession, I had no idea how to react to what he had done. It's like when Mika kissed me, but it was easier to get pass seeing as I don't know the relationship between my future self and him. At this moment, it's a lot harder to figure out how I should...What I should be doing since...well, I don't know what I feel at this point. I've always seen Mika and Yuu as children and it was...it was rather difficult for me to think otherwise due to the fact that I had been an adult before everything had occurred...however, I realize that Yuu had grown up...quite a bit. It's hard to see him as a child anymore.

"What do I do...?" I questioned silently.

"Is something wrong, Hyakuya-chan?" Sayuri asked placing my test in front of me.

"No, just personal problems, Sayuri-san." I looked up at her and I wondered if I should ask her, but decided against it when I recalled that she liked Guren of all people. "I wonder if I should just confront him..."

Sayuri moved away from me and handed out the rest of the tests. I silently stared down at my scores to see it was perfect, somehow today's tests results aren't as satisfying. Usually I'm always happy to know I'm doing perfect, but today it's just...well, it doesn't matter very much right now.

I'm a bit surprised that Yuu-chan had done that. It's no wonder...

Mika-kun? This is a surprise, you're usually busy dealing with the memories of the future.

I had a bit of free time.

Hey, what do you think I should do then? I...I'm confused, conflicted. I'm not sure if I love Yuu-kun as a man or...or if I can only see him as a little brother.

Do you see me as a man?

You're a man, but the Mika-kun I know...well, the last memories I had with you before we were separated was of you as a child. Unless I meet the current you, I can only recall you as a child.

What about me, not the Mikaela of your timeline, but me.

You're a man, that much is obvious. The thing is...I can't really see how you and my timeline's Mika-kun are the same person. You're...so different compared to him, but that may be because...of how you grew up.

Do you miss him?

I miss them all.

I jumped when I heard a commotion coming from Yuu and Shinoa. I watched them for a few seconds, hearing Shinoa tease Yuu about his low score of 15, 5, and 19. I turned my gaze towards Yuu and I began thinking of what he did a few days ago.

You love him.

I'm not too sure about that...but...I do care deeply for him. Quite frankly, since you know about my status as a reincarnated person it's hard to see him as a man...seeing as I've always been an adult woman.

Age is only a number.

Hehehehe, you're so strange. A smile began to appear on my face as I continued to watch my little b-at Yuu. At this time...maybe. Maybe I'll love him future, but I don't know right now. Right now, I don't want this awkwardness to be between us.

Then you should confront him. Really, you were always a hesitant person, Kanon-chan.

T-That...! I-I'm not a hesitant person!

You always did your best to do something, but you rarely acted upon your feelings. Always moving to comfort others instead of telling others of your problems.

I-I do not do that!

"Kanon-san, w-what were your scores?" Yoichi asked trying to defuse the situation with Yuu and Kimizuki.

"Perfect score. All three." I answered not looking at them.

"At least your sister has some brains unlike you who has shit in his head." Kimizuki said staring down at Yuu.

"L-Leave Kanon out of this!" Yuu looked at me and I glanced at him. I felt sad that he quickly turned to look away. "I'll make sure you die before those damned vampires!"

"Bring it on then!"

"You guys...!"

"Haah..."

I watched the two fight and I began to wonder if I should interrupt them...but decided against it. It wasn't really necessary when Guren arrived and the two stopped arguing to see if they would be able to get their demon weapon. I felt a headache coming on and I wasn't sure if it was because of their idiocy or because of the stress I'm under.

Mika-kun, do me a favor and kill me if I act as stupid as them.

I'll keep that in mind.

I saw Guren take out his weapon and he stabbed it into the ground. I narrowed my eyes as this dark...disgusting aura filled the classroom. Many fell unconscious, some barely hanging on. I stood up and I calmly moved to where Yuu was, making sure he was fine once the aura disappeared. Yuu was panting heavily, obviously affected by the demonic aura. I rested my hand on his arm and he looked at me, that's when I noticed the underlying of fear in his eyes after what he went through. Understandable, that kind of aura was...disgusting and frightening.

"Are you okay?" I asked with a slight frown.

"Y-Yeah, I'm fine." Yuu said trying to regain his breathe.

"Breathe in with your mouth and out with your nose." I said patting his arm gently.

"Yeah...Got it..." Yuu said looking away.

"I'm surprised you managed to keep your cool best, Kanon." Guren said looking at me

"...Something like that wouldn't affect me." Death was worse...much worse. "...not now...not then..." I said thinking of that day.

"You're so uncute."

"I don't care what you think." I stuck my tongue out at him. "Also, I'm more than cute. I'm adorable."

"You little brat..."

Sayuri spoke up to Guren, talking about how Yoichi wasn't strong enough to contract a demon despite the fact he bested me in composure and psychic resistance. They talked about how Yoichi is a weakling and that he'll end up possessed. Yuu and Kimizuki even agreed that it'd be best if Yoichi left. However, Yoichi agreed to do it as well as he wanted power to protect those he cares for. I glanced at Yuu to see he has conflicted look on his face.

"Yoichi-kun, will you walk beside me for a bit? I want to talk to you on the way there." I said as everyone began to leave the classroom.

"H-Huh, oh, sure thing." Yoichi said looking at me surprised.

"Let's lag behind a bit, so the others won't hear." I waited until we were a bit of a distance behind the others. "Yoichi-kun, no one has the right to make you choose to do anything. Do you understand this?"

"Yes, I really want to do this though."

"I understand, but I want you to think about this now. Demons...they will not hesitate to use your weakness against you. Whatever happens, please...remember why you want power, who you are protecting. I have no doubts you will become strong, but please...remember no matter what happens."

"Kanon-san..."

"Please, promise me this. That you won't stop fighting against the demon, don't let it take control of you. Remember who you wish to protect and don't let it harm them."

"I promise..."

Yoichi looked down at me, still confused about what I was saying. I don't know if my words will work with him...I just hope they do. Yoichi is strong, but is weak at the same time. He has a burden, like we all do...but I don't know if he'll succeed or not and that's what scares me. We arrived at the building where the Black Weapon series were being held and I knew my hands were shaking. I hated coming near this place because even if they were sealed...I can still sense the demons that were just waiting to be freed. I didn't listen to Guren talk, instead I took my time examining each weapon available.

Mika-kun, what weapon did I have in the future?

Kusarigama.

I approached the one with the kusarigama and I shut my eyes, remembering why I'm here. This demon...I won't let it control me, never. I grabbed the handle and I pulled it out of its seal. The ground beneath my feet began to glow and I felt myself go faint.

"Hm?" I looked around to see it was that place again, am I cursed to be stuck in this place? "Mika-kun, are you here?" I asked looking around.

"I'm here. So is he." Mika said appearing beside me.

"What's this, dear me~! It seems like you already have a demon part of you, but how strange. Aren't you possessed?" I stared blankly at small child approaching me, dressed in a traditional kimono meant for girls. His long dark blue hair flowed behind him in a simple himecut. The child narrowed his aqua colored eyes at me, but the smile remained. "No, it seems like he's occupying your body rather than attempting to possessing you, how strange~!"

"..." For some reason, I...I know his name. "Seiren."

"You know my name as well?" The boy, Seiren, approached me and he stopped. He stared at me for a few seconds before his eyes widened a bit. "I see, so that is why. Well, normally I would just kill anyone who tries to make me submit to them...however I like you."

"You...like me?"

"That's right, that's right~!" Seiren walked towards me and he motioned for me to kneel down. I did so, but I saw Mika ready to attack the demon if he tried anything. "I'll give you my power, so continue to amuse me."

"Amuse you?"

"That's right." Seiren kissed me on the lips and he giggled, quickly running away when Mika almost cut him in half. "Amuse me until your next death, my cute Hyakuya Kanon-chan! Now, wake up."

I stifled a gasp when I reopened my eyes. I heard the rattling of a chain and I looked down to see the chain of the rather large kusarigama was practically sprawled over my lap. I grabbed the handle of my new weapon and I lifted it up, the chain on the other hand. I stared down at the rather large knife at the end of the chain and I wondered why it wasn't a traditional ball, but decided against commenting.

"So, you're the first to wake up." Guren said glancing at me.

"...Yeah. How are the other three?" I asked holding my hands at my side.

It didn't take long for Kimizuki to wake up and I took note he shot me a strange look, but didn't say anything. I quickly moved to where Yoichi was located and I stared down at him for a few seconds. I could sense it...the demon taking control of the boy. I moved back and out of range of the explosion when the demon possessed Yoichi broke free. I silently looked up at where he is now and I silently wondered if that would have happened to me.

"Damn, it looks like Yoichi really wasn't strong enough after all." Guren said gaining our attention.

"What are you talking about?" Yuu asked turning to look at him.

"When a human cannot overcome or make a demon submit to them, they become possessed by the demon. Right now, that isn't Yoichi, but a demon using his body." I stated staring at Yoichi.

"That's right. There's no way to turn him back. That's why the three of you must get rid of it." Guren said looking at us.

"Get rid of..."

"Must kill..."

"Move!"

I grabbed the back of Yuu's coat and I pulled him out of the way the arrows shot at us. I dropped Yuu and I pulled the chain towards me, grabbing the knife. I threw it at Yoichi and I watched as he moved out the way before I forced the chain to wrap around the bow. I pulled it towards me and I grabbed the bow when it was within my range.

"Come on, you want this back, don't you?" I asked with a slight grin.

"Don't drop your guard, Kanon. The demon isn't inside the weapon." Guren said watching me.

"I know that." I lunged to the side when Yoichi came at me head on. "Is that all you got?" I asked swinging the knife end at him.

"Kanon, what are you doing?! That's Yoichi!" Yuu shouted at me when he saw me almost kill Yoichi with my scythe end.

"Stay out of this! If you're not willing to harm Yoichi-kun, stay out of this fight!" I shouted at him when I saw he was about to jump into the fray.

I wrapped the chain around Yoichi's ankle when he aimed a kick at my face. I pulled him forward and my elbow made contact with his face. I tugged the chain towards me, grabbing the handle of my scythe. I swung downwards, the blade just barely touching Yoichi's neck, but my aim wasn't to kill, but to trap him. I used my knees to pin both his arms at his side while still holding the blade in case he tries something.

"Give him back, now." I said staring down at the possessed Yoichi.

"Yoichi isn't here right now. You're really dangerous though, causing so much damage to your friend's body."

"..." I silently gripped the handle of the scythe and I released a small sigh. "Yoichi-kun, if you can hear me..."

"He can't hear you."

"Shut up! God damn it...!" I felt irritated and I really...really don't want to kill him. "Give me back my friend! I don't give a damn how weak he is, he's still my fucking friend! Don't me force you to release him."

"What can you do, little girl?"

"Kanon!"

"You better grit your teeth then!" I pulled my fist back and I aimed a punch at his face, if it wasn't for the fact he pushed me off. "Shit!"

I grabbed the chain of my weapon and I pulled them towards me as Yoichi managed to get away. The weapon I tried so hard to keep away was now in his hands again and I doubt I can pin him down a second time. Not to mention he deemed me to be the biggest threat among those here. I watched as he pulled back the string of his bow and took aim at me.

"...Yoichi-kun, don't do it." I said dropping my arms to my side.

"What are you doing?! Don't drop your guard!" Kimizuki shouted at me.

"Kanon!" Yuu shouted as I dropped my weapons.

"Come on then." I held my arms out, showing him how defenseless I am. "Yoichi-kun, can you really kill your friend?" I asked with a small sad smile.

"Die."

"Don't do it, Yoichi!"

I shut my eyes as he released the arrow. I felt a body tackle me to the ground as Guren shouted something to Yoichi. My eyes widened when the arrow just barely missed me and I looked at Yuu as he held me in his arms. I grunted when another weight was added on top of us and Yoichi cried as he held onto us.

"...Heheh, welcome back." I said as snot ran down Yoichi's face.

"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" Yoichi cried clinging to us.

"It's fine, you know." Yuu said patting his back.

"Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be passing out now. I haven't slept in the last two days so I'm now officially out of energy." I said before exhaustion finally caught up to me.

"Kanon!"

"Kanon-san!"

I probably shouldn't have fought after pulling two all-nighters, but I couldn't and wouldn't stand by as my friend was like that. I'll listen to Yuu nag at me later, but right now, I'm satisfied...and happy that Yoichi is back. Ah, wait, Mika will probably nag at me too...damn.

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Chapter 11 Ends

Yes, Kanon will be using a kusarigama as her main weapon! Guns seemed too boring and normal swords too. I didn't want her to have a scythe like Shinoa and I wanted her to be a mid-range fighter that can also act as a close combatant. She'll utilized the chain to bind her enemies, the knife end to throw at or use as a normal knife, and the sickle end to deal heavier hits or to attack her opponent at a range when combined with the chain. Let's see, there's Yuu and Kanon's current relationship...well, the next chapter will clear that up a lot more so just look forward to it. In truth, I've been torn between Mika and Yuu...but there will always be fluffy moments with the other male characters so it'll be amusing to write up. I got nothing more to add today so that's it for now! Until next time my dears~! Bye-bye~!