Kensou hit the jackpot of crazy girlfriends haha
All yalls wondering why there's a Kensou chapter outta nowhere?
Cuz I wanna torture the poor bitch.
SIMPY!
It was nearly evening when Sie Kensou's phone went off.
It had been ringing nearly non-stop for about an hour, and Kensou had a good idea who might be calling him. This morning, he had gone touring around Shanghai with his heavily pregnant aunt, and had actually enjoyed himself for the first time since this tour started. Even when he parted ways with Aunt Kam, Kensou opted to wander aimlessly in the streets rather than to go back to the hotel, and reunite with Athena.
She doesn't need me… she's told me that often enough… why is she bugging me…
Kensou sighed and leaned back against his chair. He was sitting in a restaurant, alone, eating a serving of very fluffy belgium waffles and cream. He had been snacking nearly constantly as he walked along the city's main tourist attractions. It was comforting being back in his home country. Although nobody knew him, he felt a sort of kinship here. It wasn't a moment he was going to let Athena ruin. She normally had tyranny over his life anyhow. She was just going to have to find someone else to yell at for a day.
Maybe she'll yell at Iori… ugh… how did things end up like this…
His phone in his pocket stopped ringing, and Kensou felt a wave of relief wash over him. Athena had a presence. When she was on stage, she ruled the place with her beauty and elegance. When she was angry, it felt like the fires of hell were licking at your heels. She was a severe person. Severe in everything she did. Work, Play, Love. Everything.
And one thing she was sever about was maintaining control of him.
In the beginning, Kensou had been so starstruck that he not only tolerated such behavior, but even welcomed it! But now, after five years of explosive tantrums over tiny things, Kensou was beginning to grow bitter. Among Athena's vast range of psychic powers was telekinesis. She could project images into the minds of others. This skill had little use outside of 'telling a story really quickly' as thus far, it proved unable to trick or manipulate anyone. However - should the receiver allow such probing - Athena could even read thoughts.
Kensou normally let Athena read his thoughts- although she normally didn't care to. She used it to keep track of him, and to ensure he was doing her bidding. It really was the most toxic relationship. Auntie Kam was so angry when she heard of these things, she bashed her teacup on the floor and ranted at him for the next thirty minutes.
Auntie Kam is really good to me… haaah…
But he wasn't going to take it forever. He needed a break. Today's little escapade was his little rebellion against his Idol. He had cut his mind off from hers. She couldn't find him. She couldn't speak to him. For all she knew, Kensou had decided to take a walk and never come back. Perhaps she was feeling uncertain? Perhaps she was regretful? Hopefully she'd spend some time thinking about how terrible she had acted toward him, and amend her ways. Because frankly that job Aunt Kam was offering him didn't sound like a terribly bad idea.
At least I'd have some self respect…
Kensou looked down at the second Belgium waffle and listlessly began slicing it up and feeding it to himself. He wanted to be tough. He wanted to stand his ground. One part of him felt a sort of satisfaction at the idea of Athena panicking without him. Another part wanted to go and comfort her and be there for her - no matter the consequence to himself… did he really love her? Is this what love is? Give everything you have. Empty yourself. Pour yourself out… and when your lover decides to curl her nose and roll her eyes, just smile and do it again?
Ken… Ken you idiot. Stand up for yourself. If Athena needs me so badly, she can treat me better… don't worry about her feelings, okay?
Kensou's phone went off again, and his mouthful of waffle became a mouthful of ash. He shut his eyes and gritted his teeth.
She's worried I abandoned her… would I actually leave if she begged me not to? I do a lot for her career, and she hardly pays me. She would never ask me to go - but… she doesn't love you Ken. She wants to use you. That's it.
Still… perhaps he really did love her, or perhaps he was a glutton for punishment. Maybe he pulled out his phone out of a mere force of habit. He glanced grimly at his screen, and blinked.
Aunt Kam?
Woes forgotten, Kensou answered the phone.
"Auntie? It's Ken. What's-... Auntie? Are you okay?"
She was sobbing into the phone. Kensou dropped his fork and forgot about his food entirely to decipher what his aunt was trying to communicate as she cried.
*Ken… (sob) Oh, Hubby! I just… (sob)... he's… (sob)...*
Kensou stood from his table and began walking out of the food court. He had visited the Kam residence several times, so he knew it's general location. It was nearby, not even a couple of blocks. Auntie Kam hardly cried, so this was probably serious. He tried to console her as he power walked.
"Auntie, take a deep breath okay? Try to calm down. Are you hurt?"
She spent a few moments more sobbing, then slowly lightened up. She needed to take several deep breaths at his instruction before she became understandable. She was still blubbered as she spoke, and Kensou was reminded his Aunt was heavily pregnant. Did pregnancy subject one to mood swings? He wasn't sure, but was certain he had read it somewhere. Maybe Athena's pregnant… wait… but who is she sleeping wi-
Kensou's thoughts were interrupted and he quickly tossed them away to pay attention.
*Ken, I don't think… I don't know how I'm going to go on… *
"Auntie, get some water. It's okay. We're all here for you. Even if you feel sad, me and Mr. Kam will-"
At the mention of her husband's, Mrs. Kam suddenly began wailing again. Kensou was shocked, and frowned into his cellphone. There was a *chirp* as Athena called for the 12th time, and Kensou quickly declined it with something bordering on scorn. What happened to Mr. Kam?
"Auntie?! Are you home?! I'm coming!"
*Ohh… my hubby!... he would never hurt anyone… ohhh...*
Something had happened. Something bad. Was he maimed? Given Aunt Kam's reaction, likely not. She was a strong woman and had more of a stomach for violence then most. After all, she was a member of the Shanghai Triads. Once, her loyalty was called into question, and they demanded she chop the last joint of her pinky off on a cutting board. It was told she did it without the slightest hesitation. Physically, she couldn't lift a boulder - but her resolve could move mountains.
*They killed him… some military bastards… they went in and strangled my hubby… Ken… Ken I have nothing left...*
There was a rattling in the background, it sounded suspiciously like the noise of pills shaking in their container. That got Kensou worried. She was pregnant and moody, her husband had just been killed, and she was playing with pills. That's not good.
"Auntie Kam, I'm coming. Don't do anything!"
*Ken... I'm useless now. The Triad doesn't need me… I'm finished. It doesn't matter anymore...*
"Auntie Kam! What are you thinking about?! Stop!"
He had broken into a full sprint and was barreling down the sidewalks without a hint of concern for the other pedestrians. He gritted his teeth. If Aunt Kam wasn't there, who else would take his side? She was the only one who really seemed to love and accept him for who he was. She was the only person who treated him like an equal, and not some second rate attachment to Athena. Kensou needed her. She couldn't just die like this!
*Ken… I've written you into our will. You can have that apartment downtown… I'm sure you'll like it.*
Her voice was soft, but firm. She had set her mind on this, and hell of anyone was going to deter her. Kensou needed to get there fast. He didn't reply. Instead, he shoved his way through a crowd of tourists and continued running full tilt at the tall apartment building four blocks away.
"Auntie! Wait! Just wait for me to get there! Don't do anything yet! I'm coming! Please wait!"
Kensou felt his legs aching and lungs burning - yet he couldn't stop. The heat was muggy in his lungs, and the sun beat down cruelly on him, yet he couldn't afford to slow down. He ran as if it were his own life on the line.
"... Ken..."
"Auntie Kam!"
"Be good. Be strong. You've always been so sweet..."
"Kam, Plea-"
*Click*
She hung up.
Kensou cried out and pulled the phone off his ear to look at the screen. Kam's apartment building was still three blocks away, and Kensou had no way of going up if nobody let him in. He was desperate. He didn't know what to do. Athena had called for the thirteenth tim-
Athena.
With enough violence to crack his screen, Kensou jammed her notification and called the woman he had been ignoring all day, praying that she'd pick up. If she could teleport him into the apartment to save Aunt Kam, he wouldn't mind being stepped on for the rest of his life. He was still running, and felt sweat drop down into his eyes. He cried, but he was certain it wasn't just from the stinging irritation.
Athena... please... just this once...
*Click*
Kensou's heart leapt as Athena picked up. Her voice tended to become shrill when she was frustrated, and she was very frustrated. On a normal day, Kenosu would have been terrified of confronting her while she was like this - but today, he didn't care. He would even interrupt her.
*Sie Kensou, do you have any idea how many times I called you? Who do you think I a-*
"Athena," his voice was raw as he shouted over her. She stopped short. She seemed startled.
*Excuse me, well I-*
"Athena, Help me! Please!... Please! I need you!"
She heard something in his voice and dropped the pretense. The shrill fell out of her voice, and she was suddenly deadly serious.
*Open your mental link, I'm coming.*
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