Chapter 19 Darkness Fallen

I sighed, running a stick across the ground with the kitten chasing after it. "I think I got him in trouble Cloud."

Silence only greeted me as I ran the stick back and forth in the same part of the ground to the point you could tell where it was running. The wind slightly blew but not enough to cause a chill. I have to wait until I get the okay to come back in. His mom did say I was allowed to stay . . . I think. I felt a yawn escape me as footsteps came out from behind me.

"Well there you are. I was looking for you all over the place." That voice was familiar, too familiar to send chills down my spine.

Letting go of Cloud, I turned around to see the brunette hair pushed to one side with it jelled back. His blue eyes were narrowed in a glare as he focused them on me.

"Mitsu, what are you doing here?" I hissed, narrowing my eyes in the process.

"I came looking for that bastard that is your father. He needs to face the polices' wrath. Along with other people of course." He explained with a tilt to his head.

"What makes you think my father's here in Tokyo? He could be anywhere, even out of the country." I said, hoping it would get him off his trail. Even if it was still leaving me as a target but I rather have my father live then die because of this little brat that should lose all but thumb and index finger on both hands.

"You were always a really bad liar Aiko. So he is here. I can't wait to tell the police." He said, that familiar grin that came onto his face when he tried so many years ago to take me.

"I maybe a bad liar but I'm a good defender. You can't touch my father or any of my family." I growled as I brought my body up to where it was standing. I let a stream of air out as I calmed my nerves, remembering everything that Satoru and father taught me when I was little. Bringing my sight on him, I brought my body into the position I want it in.

"Ah, daddy's little girl is going to defend him. This should be fun."

I glared, bringing my arms up with my hands balled into fists. "Ready bastard."

If only I have a sword, sai, or gun right now then I would bring him down to his knees. Then he won't hurt my clan or any oyabun.

He ran up, his fist aimed for my stomach but was knocked out of the way by another hand that popped out of nowhere.

"Kiddo, you really are a troublemaker. You're lucky that you have us around." Satoru's voice came into my ears as I felt my heart stop then continue.

Looking up, I saw his familiar grin as his dyed hair danced until it fell around his head.

"I can handle this. I'm not a little girl anymore."

"I know this but it is my duty to protect you at all costs. We made that pledge when you were born; you are our princess." Satoru explained probably for the thousandth time.

Rolling my eyes, I raised my leg to land it on Mitsu's head, which would be easy.

"Aiko!"