KNB Listless Soul 11 Limit
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Kuroko faced the demon who could possibly help his trouble only to hear the demon warn away his helper.
Everyone in the room looked at the demon.
"Is he THAT dangerous that you would warn me away?" Cross inquired, face contorted. She could not believe that the proud demon who had stalked her would hesitate to get his hands dirty for a demon that Kuroko made contract with. She wonders more if the demon that Kuroko made contract with is dangerous that Loki would warn her off. That he chooses not to get involved.
Loki's gaze focused on the teal. A pity and sorry reflected in his azure eyes for a moment enough to be caught by Kuroko and Cross. "You need to handle that on your own kid. Don't drag Rin. Choose someone else." He is serious. He did not know why he gave such warning though. Normally, he would have used his ability to shoo away those that might endanger Rin. He sensed SOMETHING in the teal that made him care. He managed to mask his concern for the teal well though, as a demon.
"What the hell?!" Mikage growls, face red in rage. "You will just say that?! After all that?!" He glanced at Cross. It wasn't like he believes in demons, he didn't like that they would be abandoned after all the troubles. "After all that? You-"
"I apologize if we had disturbed you." Cross bows, relenting. She figured that she could not force Loki any further to actions he did not desire. She thought of the consequences she will face should she persist. Faced Loki with a cold gaze. "I won't abandon him." Decided.
Loki eyed Cross as she had told him off of her decision. "I know what you will say." He sighs, had foreseen Cross' response; had known her well to know her decisions. He faced Kuroko, pulls up his sleeves presenting his right arm. A tattoo like vines covered the said arm. "Watch out for tattoos like this. I am sure you have one though in different place and design. Your tattoo would coincide with your contractee."
Everyone sans Kuroko and Cross were puzzled, unable to see the said tattoo.
Kuroko staring at the tattoo recalls seeing something as such in differenly designed in his chest. Though he had thought it merely is an illusion for he would only see it rarely whenever he would wake up from the dream he often forgets. "Then it is possible to look for him. The clue is the mark."
Loki coyly grins. "Only if he wants to be found out." The tattoo on his arm disappears as it had appeared. "Demons rarely stay in this side let alone in their human form. I am one of a kind you might say." He glanced at Cross, silently implying to Kuroko he had a reason to stay.
Cross in deep thought blurted, "Are you saying that there is a chance we would encounter that demon on Kuroko's deathbed then." Her statement gave a great surprise to everyone. She is already aware of the chance, saying it out loud was another matter.
Loki eyed Cross before he gave a YES reply. "As I have said, that demon is powerful Rin, I don't want you going near him if possible." Clear that he wouldn't keep his hands off if Cross kept involved.
"If DEMONS exist, ANGELS as well shouldn't they?" Midorima declared. Thought that if the demon before them wouldn't help, other being might.
Loki chuckles. "Good luck managing to contact one." Spoke as if mocking them. "I'd say you have better luck contacting a demon or a half-blood though. I don't know what they are capable of though. I am a demon myself, I can't understand most of their train of thoughts."
"Half-blood.." Takao repeated. "Like those in the movies? Half-demon and such?" Amazed of what he managed to learn accompanying Kuroko. He listened attentively, full of interest.
"Yes." Loki eyed Takao, impressed of the dark hair male's adapting capability. "They vary. I don't know HOW they would act though. As far as I know, they are more human. If you want to risk it, feel free. They refrain from getting involved with such things though."
Kuroko turned his gaze to Cross who was deep in thought. He wonders if she is currently considering the options, not that they have many. He approached her, lightly tapped her shoulder to catch her attention. "What is Our option?"
Cross faced Kuroko, bitterly smiles. They had options, she thought. However there is the matter of risks. What she did know is that with Loki, she can assure her safety in some way. She shook her head, 'Better try our luck first.' "For now, let's have a LIST of who you are closest to. I think it would be impossible that the Demon wouldn't give you a chance."
"So you really think that maybe the one I am looking for is close by?" Kuroko noted.
Cross nodded. "Let us waste what we have first." She suggested that they took leave first, latter discuss the matter after proper treatment to Mikage's injury.
Loki's parting words to Cross that she visit again and alone.
Cross ignored Loki's words, though at the back of her mind she knew the meaning of his words. She just tried to set the matter aside.
Kuroko and company were inside the vehicle, Mikage receiving further treatment from Cross' medic kit at Midorima's expense.
"I still can't believe what had just happened." Midorima, though his eyes and hands focused in fixing Mikage's wound kept in mind the conversation that had occurred. Not that anyone can blame him for getting disturbed.
Mikage sighs. "You are in the ride now."
"Shit!" Cross cursed suddenly surprising everyone, turned around away from her driver's seat. "I forgot something. Wait here." Left the car in haste.
Kuroko who is outside the vehicle follow after Cross, found her talking to Loki. He felt something call out to him to eavesdrop.
"You know at least how long he still has, don't you?" Cross inquired cautiously. She didnt look like she had forgotten something, clearly she had returned to discuss certain matters with Loki.
Loki looked at her, nods. "Yes." He looked like he didn't care, though as long as Cross did, he would. "Not long I'd say. Give or take three or less years. If that guy's contractor feels threatened I am not surprised that he might shorten the kid's life." He felt Kuroko's presence, and yet speaks on thinking the teal needs to know it; his way of conceding help. He approached Cross, caressed her cheek as a lover would. "Rin, you should know that I only have interest in you. You shouldn't be bothered with other things. You shouldn't have brought the kid. I could sense that the demon he had contracted is quite strong. Not you or I could handles so easily."
Cross sighs. "I didn't come for this. I'll go." She took a step back, turned heading back to where the others awaits.
