Sorry I didn't update. I FINALLY GOT ARK SURVIVAL EVOLVED. So yeah. Also, don't kill me, but I'm writing another Tokyo Ghoul/Harry Potter fanfiction. Please don't kill me.
Kaneki waited a few days before leaving the CCG Headquarters once again, being cautious with his actions and how he plans things, wanting things to go as smoothly as possible. So when the weekend rolled around the corner, allowing students, including Hogwarts students, a break from the work and a chance to relax; another perfect time to leave. After some heavy debate and strict rules, students of Hogwarts were allowed to wander the 1st Ward during their break but only with Dumbledore and Moody to escort and watch over them.
In total, they are given 10 hours of wandering time and are not to go any further than the borders of the 1st Ward. But whoever said Kaneki, Draco and Hermione are going to listen and obey the rules? They never have so why should they now? So, come Saturday they subtly left the group of students, pretending to be shopping and the such all the while Kaneki hushed Hermione and Draco further and further away whenever students weren't looking their way. Soon enough they had stepped over the 1st Wards boarders, quickly making a dash to the next street and away from the eyes of students.
Once they believe they were far enough away, Kaneki once again hired a taxi to drive them all the way to the 20th Ward to save them time. As they drove through the Wards, Kaneki stared out the window of the taxi, a wave of nostalgic washing over him as familiar shops and streets come into view before quickly disappearing. As they finally entered the 20th Ward Kaneki began to feel butterflies build up in his stomach, the intense feeling of guilt and remorse filling him. What gave him the right to return? He just up and left them for his own selfish sake without warning anyone first. What's okay with him just showing up after him leaving Anteiku to join Aogiri and then leaving again for England for a year? Sure, he called Touka and Tsukiyama and informed them of his situation but that still doesn't excuse him. Which is why, as they pulled up a few shops down from :Re, did Kaneki mentally prepare himself for a fight.
"So, where to now?" Asked Draco as they watch the taxi speed off.
"Over there." Pointed Kaneki towards the new café, leading the way almost hesitantly to the stairs. Almost too quickly they stood at the front of the café, Hermione and Draco standing behind Kaneki with confused expressions as they stare at their hesitant friend.
"Is everything alright?" Asked Hermione as she steps up beside Kaneki.
"Yes. Just a word of warning, you might want to keep your distance from me once we enter." And without another word Kaneki walked inside the café, mentally grimacing at the bell over the door signalling their arrival.
"Welcome to :Re! How may I-" The voice faded off, drawing Draco, Kaneki and Hermione's attention towards the front of the shop towards the counter, and their stood a beautiful young lady with short wavy hair wearing a white shirt and a black pencil skirt with an apron. She stood there with wide eyes and an agape mouth as she stared at Kaneki, then at Hermione and Draco standing behind him. Kaneki, sensing the reason for her lack of reaction, turned behind him and gave a look to Hermione and Draco, instantly signalling them to move away; which they did. The two moved far off to the side towards the tables and seats, the two wondering why they were the only customers there.
"Hello, Touka." Greeted Kaneki, though his tone of voice didn't hold any cheerfulness while his expression gave off a small sad smile.
"Kaneki…" Came Touka's voice in a whisper. Kaneki noticed her steal a side way glance at Hermione and Draco who were watching them as they spoke.
"They know," Spoke Kaneki, gaining Touka's attention. "They know I'm a Half-Ghoul and they know about Anteiku. We spoke to Uta before coming here." Said Kaneki. Instantly Touka's demeanour changed, she dropped her pen and notepad and ran forward with a punch to the face. Kaneki, expecting this reaction, held up his hand and grabbed her fist inches from his face; a sense of déjà vu washing over him as he did so.
"You damn bastard! What the hell gives you the right to just show up after disappearing for a year?! Again!" Shouted Touka in anger, drawing back to swing a well-aimed kick to knock Kaneki's feet, which he'd dodged, blocking another punch in the process. This continued on for a while, Kaneki remaining silent as he let Touka vent her fury through rage-filled words and attacks. After a few minutes Touka slowed down, huffing and panting at the excursion of stamina she used while Kaneki remained standing, watching Touka cautiously. Knowing her, she'd continue with her assault even if she's on the brink of exhaustion.
"Why… Why did you come back? Why did you leave for England in the first place?" Gasped out Touka, her hair blocking her face from view.
"It's a long story." Replied Kaneki, but was shocked out of his musings when Touka swiped her feet out, knocking Kaneki off of his feet and crashed to the ground. Before Kaneki could react Touka had jumped on top of him, fists raised to attack just like last time on the bridge. But unlike the time on the bridge, Kaneki raised his hands in time grab Touka's fists to stop any of her attacks from connecting to his face.
"Ken!" Shouted Hermione in shock, her and Draco already out of their seats.
"Don't move!" Called Kaneki, not wanting Hermione and Draco to get caught in between him and Touka, knowing it wouldn't end well for them. Kaneki relaxed somewhat when he noticed Hermione and Draco sit back down in seemingly defeat as they continue to watch the fight progress.
"Why!? Why did you leave!? Why come back all of the sudden!? Answer me you bastard!" Shouted Touka as she tries to pull her fists away from Kaneki's grip. Surprisingly for both Kaneki and Touka, large hands wrapped around Touka's waist, lifting her off of Kaneki easily all the while she flailed in the strong arms that held her off the ground.
"Yomo! Put me down!" Shouted Touka as she kicked her handler. Yomo, who still held Touka, moved away from Kaneki and let go of Touka, putting a hand on her shoulder once she was on her feet to make sure she didn't lash out at Kaneki again.
"Let him explain his reason before attacking him." Spoke Yomo as he watched Kaneki stand up on his feet. Touka huffed in response, her gaze piercing over to Draco and Hermione, assessing them.
"So why are they here?" She asked, causing Hermione and Draco to stiffen.
"They're my friends from England." Replied Kaneki as he dusted himself off.
"So you just told two humans who you've known for less than a year about us?" Glared Touka.
"No. I've known them for longer than a year." Kaneki sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as he spoke. "Look, it's a long story. How about we sit down?" Touka stared at Kaneki for a moment before she sighed, looking over to Yomo.
"Can you manage the store while I go and talk upstairs?" Asked Touka, receiving a nod from Yomo who went behind the counter. "Follow me." Commanded Touka as she walked to a flight of stairs at the back. Kaneki followed, indicating for Draco and Hermione to follow along as they walked upstairs.
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"You're joking, right?" Asked Touka after Kaneki, with some help from Draco and Hermione, finished explaining why he left Japan and lived in England for just over a year, why he's back and what's been happening. They were now in a meeting room, similar to that of Anteiku; Yomo having brought up coffee for the four of them a while ago with some special sugar cubes, Kaneki having to slap Hermione's hand when she reached out to take some which then led to an explanation that they're sugar cubes for Ghouls, not humans.
"No, I am not."
"So what you're telling me is that you're a British wizard that survived some killing curse as a baby and is now known as the Boy-Who-Lived and your evil Aunt and Uncle abandoned you in Tokyo after your first year at Hogwarts."
"Pretty much."
"Then after all the shit that happened to you later on in Tokyo, you went back to England to finish your schooling only for there to be a study programme on Ghouls which ended up with my stupid brother being captured, you freed him and a bunch of other Ghouls and with Tsukiyama's help, send them back to Tokyo. And now your stupid wizard school decided to hold an excursion to the CCG Headquarters."
"Yes." And awkward silence fell over the group as Touka stared at Kaneki, then Hermione and then Draco with disbelieving eyes. "Hermione, you know more spells than me." Sighed Kaneki, indicating for her to cast something. Hermione, picking up on the request, pulled out her wand from inside her clothing and casted a levitating spell over the coffee cups; watching as Touka stared up at the floating cup with wide eyes before the cup slowly descended down and rested back on the coffee table.
"No way…"
"If you don't believe me ask Tsukiyama or Ayato. They were there to witness the wizarding world as well." Supplied Kaneki as he leaned back into his seat, eyes closed as he relaxed into the soft fabric.
"But why are you here? Why did you come back to :Re? You could've been caught by the CCG just for going on this stupid excursion. So why?" Asked Touka.
"I guess it's because Tokyo is my home. Even though I wasn't born here, even though my life went to shit here, I still view it as home more so than I do England." Confessed Kaneki, opening his eyes to stare up at the ceiling.
Silence stretched between the four of them for a few minutes, all of them content with the silence that encased them until Touka spoke up once again. "You should stay for a bit longer, Hinami will be stopping by shortly. I'm sure she'll love to see you again." Kaneki smiled, a small but genuine smile as he looks at Touka.
"I'd love to." Touka smiled in response, standing up while straightening her skirt before heading to the door.
"Let's head back downstairs and wait, I can make you something if you're hungry. It's on the house." Spoke Touka over her shoulder, directing her comment to Draco and Hermione who perked up at the offer. Kaneki indicated for them to follow downstairs, leading the way after Touka back downstairs where he sat at one of the free four seater tables; already noticing how packed the café has become since they left for upstairs.
Hermione and Draco soon joined him at the table, both taking in the drastic change from the empty shop they entered to the now busy work place. A moment later Touka came by and asked what they wanted, Kaneki just ordering another coffee while Hermione and Draco asked about the varies of foods available on the menu before finally deciding.
"Wow, it's so nice in here, no one could tell it's run by Ghouls." Whispered Hermione in awe as she watched Touka and Yomo busy about taking orders and making coffee. "She's really beautiful." Murmured Hermione as she stares at Touka.
"Huh?"
"Your friend. Touka, was it?"
"Quite the violent one though." Muttered Draco, "I was surprised by the sudden change in her demeanour, going from sweet to crazy." Kaneki chuckled at the comment.
"Yep, that's Touka for you. Though she is a tomboy, don't know about now though." Just then Touka reappeared with their orders, Hermione and Draco thanking her while Kaneki smiles his thanks as she hurriedly leaves to take the orders of more customers.
"Hey Kaneki, you can tell who's a Ghoul and who's human can't you?" Kaneki looked up from his coffee to the curious eyes of Draco, noticing that his comment has also gained Hermione's attention as well.
"Of course. Why do you ask?"
"Well…just curious, but….who in this café is a Ghoul? Aside from Touka and that other bulky guy."
"You mean Yomo."
"Him. Whatever."
"I'm curious too." Spoke Hermione, steering the conversation back on track. Kaneki sighed, placing his coffee cup back onto the table after taking a sip before looking around the café.
"It's a bit difficult due to the strong smell of coffee in the air." Said Kaneki, "but I can still smell some that are close by. I also recognise some as well." Hermione and Draco edged closer to Kaneki as he spoke.
"See that woman over there behind Draco?" Directed Kaneki with a whisper.
"She's a Ghoul?" Asked Hermione, earning a nod. "Who else?" she asked eagerly.
"That guy up at the counter?"
"Yeah. What about the guy next to him?"
"I can't sense anything from him. I think he's human."
"A friend?" Suggested Draco.
"Who knows."
"What about that little girl?" Asked Hermione, nodding her head towards the entrance behind Kaneki. Kaneki turned around right when said girl flung herself to Touka in a hug.
"That's Hinami." Answered Kaneki.
"She's adorable!" Gushed Hermione as she watched Hinami and Touka interact before something else gained her attention.
"Is that guy a Ghoul too? He looks similar to Hinami." Said Hermione.
"That would be Nishiki. And no, they're no related."
"But he's a Ghoul, right?"
"Yes." Replied Kaneki, not taking his eyes off of the group. The three of them watched as Yomo led Hinami and Nishiki upstairs; Touka coming over to their table as he did so.
"Hinami and idiot Nishiki will be upstairs when you're ready." Spoke Touka.
"Why is Nishiki-senpai here anyway?" Asked Kaneki.
"The idiot wouldn't work here but he's a regular customer. He offered to take Hinami out seeing as he didn't have classes today." Supplied Touka. "If he does anything stupid you're welcome to kick him. Just don't kill him." Spoke Touka as she walks away. Kaneki snorted before standing up, pushing his chair back in as he makes his way towards the stairs.
"Ken, do you want us to come with you?" Asked Hermione, already standing up in preparation to join him along with Draco.
"No, stay here. I'll come back down later with Hinami. Okay?" Hermione nodded her head, sitting back down in their seats as they watch Kaneki leave and disappear out of view up the stairs.
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Kaneki awaited outside the meeting room, hand resting on the door handle as he listened in to the light conversation Nishiki and Hinami were having inside. Once again hesitation filled his heart, not knowing truly how Hinami and Nishiki will handle his sudden arrival; Touka he can predict and handle, but not Hinami. With a deep breath in and a steeled mind Kaneki opened the door, instantly noticing the halt in conversation.
"Kaneki?" Spoke Nishiki first, staring at him with disbelieving eyes from his spot on the sofa. Kaneki didn't give off a smile, knowing that Nishiki would easily take it the wrong way and start up a stink, so Kaneki merely greeted him.
"Hello, Nishiki-senpai."
"Onii-chan?" Came a whisper next to Nishiki, the voice near a tremble as if the weight of the name was too much effort to speak. Kaneki turns to his right, spotting Hinami standing up next to Nishiki, hands clutched to her chest as she stares up at Kaneki with watery eyes.
"Hinami…Nishiki-senapi…I'm sorry." In an instant Hinami had flung herself towards Kaneki, encasing him in a tight hug, one that if Kaneki had been human it'd probably would've broken a bone. But Kaneki stood there, gingerly wrapping his arms around the crying girl who began to shake with tears into his chest.
"Ever since the raid we feared you were killed by the CCG, but then Onee-chan said that you called up and were alright. I'm so glad that you're alive. Where were you all this time?" Cried Hinami.
"It's a long story and I'm sorry for worrying you. In short, I was in England."
"Why the hell were you in England?!" Shouted Nishiki in obvious anger.
"There was something I needed to do there, and after the raid on Anteiku I needed to remain hidden for a while. I guess I got caught up in what I was doing."
"And what the hell was more important over in England than here?" Sneered Nishiki, though Kaneki sensed no heat behind it.
"I'm afraid I cannot remain here for much longer, but I've already explained everything to Touka." Nishiki 'tsked' before heading back downstairs, muttering something about getting a coffee.
"Hey, Hinami, some of my friends from England are here with me, would you like to meet them?" Asked Kaneki softly, helping Hinami wipe away the tears.
"Your friends from England?" Kaneki nodded. Hinami looked nervous, as if unsure about the idea. Kaneki gave off a low chuckle, snapping Hinami out of uncertainty.
"They already know. They know I'm a Half-Ghoul, and that you, Touka, Nishiki and Yomo are Ghouls as well and they're fine with it. Trust me, Hinami, they're good people." Smiled Kaneki, causing Hinami to smile back at him, nodding her head in agreement. Hinami grabbed Kaneki's hand and allowed her Onii-chan to lead her downstairs and towards his friends, who have been waiting anxiously for their arrival.
"Hinami, these are my friends, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. Guys, this is Hinami Fueguchi." Introduced Kaneki, startling the two out of their musings as they ate their ordered food. Hermione was the first to respond, swallowing her food and smiling at Hinami.
"Hello Hinami! It's nice to finally meet you. Ken has told us a lot about you and the rest of Anteiku." Hinami blushed slightly at the comment, smiling at the two softly as she and Kaneki sit down at the table. For the next few minutes the four converse about different topics, some about the Wards, others about what Anteiku was like and how :Re is now while others were about Hinami's schooling life. Kaneki was surprised to say the least that she decided to take up school, but in the end was proud of her, Kaneki expressing this which caused Hinami to smile happily up at her Onii-chan.
When the clock showed that the time was part 1 o'clock Kaneki, sadly, told them it was time for them to leave, but promised Hinami that the three of them will visit whenever possible. With a quick hug goodbye and a death threat from Touka to show up again, the three set off, hiring a taxi and made their way back to the 1st Ward.
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