A/N: I'm back with another chapter. I'm sorry for the long delay, I got a new job and I'm working long hours that don't leave a lot of time for writing. So my already weird updates are going to get longer now that I'm working again. Please be patient and understand that I'll try and get these chapters out as fast as I can but work is going to take priority and there are going to be days when I'll take a break from writing to recharge.
Also thank you to everyone for liking this story and favoriting it. I know it isn't for everyone and I try my best to write an entertaining story that people can enjoy.
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Lemon near the end of the story.
In the kitchens of Izumo inn are Minato and Miya working together to make breakfast for the residents of the Inn. With every new resident of the Inn they had to increase amount being served since some Sekirei consume more food than others such as Musabi from what Kazehana told them and Matsu confirmed it as well.
"Mornin'." Kazehanna said entering the kitchen.
"Morning, sleep well?" Minato said sparing her a glance since he had to pay attention to his cooking or else it will burn.
"Yeah, felt better than a hotel bed." Kazehanna said with another yawn. "Smells good."
"You can eat after we set the table." Miya said turning away from the counter and wiping her hands on her apron before taking it off and setting it aside. "Grab a plate."
Kazehanna sighed but grabbed two plates and followed Miya into the dining room where the Lightning Twins are already sitting. Minato entered the room carrying the rest of the plates and set them down before going back to the kitchen to fetch the food. The twins were surprised to see him again not only as the co-owner to the Inn but as the Ashikabi to Miya and the other Sekirei living at the Inn. Once they got over the shock they settled in quickly at the Inn and got along with the other residents.
Matsu and Kochou entered the room and sat down just as Minato came back with the food and set them down. Miya went to help him bring the rest of the food in and sat down next to him. Everyone grabbed their plates and started to dish up food and started to eat. Conversation started up around the table as everyone ate breakfast. Karasuba entered the dining room after everyone started eating and sat next to Miya who didn't react to her. She grabbed a plate and helped herself to some food.
"That was good." Hibiki said setting her plate down and judging from the look on her sister Hikari, she enjoyed the meal as well. "Thank you."
"You're welcome, Minato helped." Miya said directing a smile at her husband.
"I had a good teacher." Minato said with his own smile.
"We're going to head out and look for more optional Ashikabi's" Hibiki said and her sister nodded in agreement. The two sisters finished their plates and deposited them in the sink before heading back to their room to get dressed. Homura entered shortly after the twins went upstairs and sat down and grabbed a plate.
"Homura, we have something to discuss." Minato told Homura stopping him in the middle of eating. He looked at him and nodded then went back to eating his breakfast. The twins came back down and said goodbye before leaving to continue their search for an Ashikabi that isn't Seo. Breakfast went by pretty quickly after they left and everyone cleaned the table of leftovers and sat back in their original spots.
"Homura… we've decided to help Takami with her plan. It does align with our own goals." Minato told Homura.
"I'll pass the message along." Homura said. "She'll want to know when you're planning on moving against them."
"Not until the second half of the plan is in motion and all the Sekirei are out of the tower." Miya said looking at Homura. "Takami knows just how far Minaka is willing to go to protect his game."
Homura nodded having seen brief glimpses of his madness that he hid so well behind an appearance of aloofness. "I'll pass along the message the next time I call her."
Minato nodded and dismissed Homura so he could catch up on his sleep.
"I look forward to this plan." Karasuba said with anticipation, she stood up and left the dining room to do something. Matsu and Kochou to went to Matsu's room to continue to monitor the situation in the city and to discuss how to repair HK's chassis and different ways to improve him.
"How long have you been planning this?" Kazehana asked from her spot at the table.
"Since I first winged Miya." Minato said bringing Miya close. "I can't say anymore, sorry."
"No worries, I was just wondering." Kazehana said looking at Miya who nodded confirming what her Ashikabi said. "Thanks for the room, it was nice to sleep in something other than a hotel bed."
"You're welcome, will you be staying longer?" Minato inquired.
"No, after a bath. I'll be leaving." Kazehana said making sure to not look Minato in the eye. An action that didn't go unnoticed by Miya.
Minato watched as Kazehana left for the kitchen and felt a gentle breeze following her. "I'm going to help Matsu and Kochou." He told Miya and left the dining room leaving Miya behind.
Miya watched Minato leave the room and got up heading for the kitchen where Kazehana is pouring hot water into a cup for her tea.
"You're reacting to him." Miya stated from the doorway. "Yet, you ignore it."
"I'm not, you're just imaging it." Kazehana said with her back to her.
"You need to let those feelings go." Miya said knowing that her old teammate is still holding onto those feelings for Minaka. "You have a chance to be happy."
"I just can't forget what I felt for him." Kazehana said finally turning around to look at Miya.
"You can't forgot, but you can move on." Miya said. "I did."
"I don't know." Kazehana said after a sigh.
"I won't force you." Miya said turning to leave but stopped. "You can't ignore the call forever." She told Kazehana before leaving the kitchen to practice more with her old sword to get familiar with the weight again.
"I know." Miya heard Kazehana say. She wished her friend the best and hoped that she followed the call, she deserved happiness after having her feelings rejected by Minaka. Miya entered her room and opened the case containing her old sword and retrieved the sword, blade in hand she entered the backyard to find Karasuba is practicing with her sword.
Karasuba looked at the sword in her hand and nodded in approval and went back to her sword exercises. Miya went to the other end of the yard so the two didn't get in each others way, she drew in quick breath before taking her stance and holding the sword at her waist. In a quick flash she drew the sword and created a wind slash that severed a tree branch.
Miya had forgotten how the sword responded to her and once again sheathed the blade before drawing it again this time not creating a wind slash. She practiced this again and again before on to different sword exercises. She closed her eyes and sheathed the sword standing still to listen to the gentle breeze of the leaves in the tree to Karasuba's grunts and pants as she trained. She took a deep breath and quickly drew her sword slicing a leaf in half that had drifted in front of her.
Miya opened her eyes to see the two halves of the leaf drift to the ground. Sheathing the blade once again signaling the end of her training, Miya had found herself missing her old sword and felt somewhat complete with it by her side once again. This time it would serve to protect her new family and winged sisters and not the goals of MBI.
"You've grown stronger." Karasuba said sheathing her own sword.
"Being winged by Minato unlocked the shackles on me." Miya said with a warm smile. "His training also helped."
"I noticed." Karasuba said having seen some of his moves used by Miya during their spar. "Should I ask your permission to be trained by him?"
"That's his decision." Said Miya looking at her winged sister then walking back to the Inn. She ran into Kazehana coming down the stairs, her hair slightly damp meaning she took a bath and is getting ready to leave. She looked at the sword in Miya's hand.
"Been a long time since I've seen that sword." Kazehana said. "Karasuba?"
"Yes." Miya said looking at the sword. "Are you leaving already?"
"Yes, thank you for the bed and the food." Kazehana said as she walked to the door with Miya following. She put on her heels and turned to face Miya. "Take care of your family Miya."
"I will. You're always welcomed here." Miya said setting the sword against the side of a wall and hugging Kazehana who returned the hug. "Remember what I said." She whispered and released Kazehana who nodded and left the Inn.
Miya grabbed the sword and returned to her room setting the sword back in its case and closing the lid. She grabbed a fresh set of clothes and headed for the bath.
Minato watched as Kachou and Matsu work together with T3 on how to repair and improve HK, meanwhile he and HK stood in the back as to not disturb their work.
"Inquiry: How long will it take to repair my chassis?" HK asked the three.
"Your chassis is too damaged to be repaired and outdated." Matsu said turning around in her chair. "We're going to have to make you a new body-"
"Using a combination of materials from the Ebon Hawk and Earth." Kachou said turning in her chair. "Your new body will be similar to what you have now with a few improvements."
"Elation: Master, these two female meatbags are worth keeping." HK said looking at Minato.
"Thanks." Minato said glad that HK approves of his wives. "How long before we can begin making his new body."
"We just need to finish the blueprints and then order the materials before the lockdown goes into effect." Matsu said going back to focusing on the screens. "Which will be happening soon."
"We're approaching the second phase?" Minato asked looking at the screens.
"Roughly half of the first wave have been winged." Kochou said bringing up photos of the first 50 Sekirei released in the city. Roughly half of the photos showed their winged status and some of the photos are grayed out meaning they've been terminated. "By now some of the younger Sekirei should be in the maturation tanks to help them age faster."
"Keep monitoring the situation and let me know when you finish making the blueprints." Minato told the two.
"Already finished." Matsu said with a satisfied smile and showed the screen to Minato and HK who sneaked closer to the screens.
"Statement: It will do." Said HK looking over the design.
"It'll be better than your old body." Matsu said getting defensive about her and Kochou's work. "Plus, we're going to be adding some new features that will help you in keeping us safe and eliminating your targets."
Even T3 chipped in on the conversation.
"Statement: We shall see." HK said going back to his previous position.
"We'll order the materials and have them delivered to the docks." Kochou told Minato. "They should arrive before the lockdown goes into affect."
Minato nodded and kissed the both of them on the lips. "I'll leave you both." He told them and left the room.
"Minato…" Kochou said stopping him in the hallway. "Is tonight…"
Minato walked over to Kochou and placed a hand under her chin lifting her face. "Your night.
Kochou squirmed under his gaze and wanted to ask him to take her now but restrained herself. "I'll meet you tonight in my room."
"I'll be there." Minato promised her letting go of her chin. "I'll be in the training room if you need me."
"Ok." Kochou said in a slight daze and stumbled back into Matsu's room. Minato turned and headed for the basement passing Uzume who just woke up and now heading for the kitchen he smiled at her as they passed. He entered the basement and walked to the training area where he sat cross legged.
Minato took a deep breath and relaxed opening himself up to the Force. He closed his eyes and started to meditate to gather his thoughts.
"Are you my Ashikabi?"
Minato opened his eyes and saw that he is no longer in the basement of Izumo Inn, instead he is in a black void with gentle snow falling. He looked around and saw a woman with light brown hair hunched over, her hair covering her face so he couldn't see. She wore a medical gown that did little to hide her figure.
Minato walked over to her and kneeled down so he's roughly eye level with her. "Who are you?"
"I'm broken." She whispered.
"Who broke you?" Minato asked.
"One of the scientists." The woman said raising her head, her hair still covered her face. "He forced me to emerge when I wasn't ready. Now, I'm scrapped."
Minato knew that she is talking about one of the scientists at MBI. One of them must have been careless in adjusting her or something else happened that caused her to emerge too early. "Is that what they told you?"
"Yes, I can't be winged." She said lowering her head again. Minato placed his hand under her chin and raised her head and moved some of her hair aside to reveal her light grey eyes and the Sekirei crest on her forehead. She has a blank depressed expression. Something about her looked familiar but he couldn't place her.
"Then why am I here?" Minato asked knowing that Sekirei sometimes have dreams about their Ashikabi when they have a high compatibly with them. The woman's expression changed to a hopeful one and even her posture changed from slouched to straight.
"But- they said I couldn't be winged." The woman said.
Minato removed his hand from her chin and placed it on her forehead, on the Sekirei crest causing it to glow and react to him. He felt himself being pulled away from the void.
"No- No, don't go!" She screamed reaching out for him. The gentle snow quickly turned into a blizzard with sharp ice hails. "Don't go!"
Minato opened his eyes ceasing his meditation, the Sekirei he just talked too lingered on his mind. He never got her name or number. He shivered from the coldness he just felt from the vision even though it was through a vision, the mind is a remarkable thing able to control the body and trick it sometimes into feeling warm and cold just by thinking of the right thoughts. He got up and headed back upstairs to Matsu's room so he could have them look up who he just spoke too.
He entered the room and saw the two women working on separate projects, HK and T3 are conversing off to the side. "Matsu, can you find a Sekirei for me?"
"Who am I looking for and why?" Matsu asked bringing up the MBI database for the Sekirei.
"I didn't get a name, but she has short light brown hair, light grey eyes, and a Sekirei crest on her forehead." Minato described the women in his vision he noticed that Matsu stopped typing.
"Are you sure?" Matsu asked and even Kochou stopped what she was doing to look at Minato.
"Yes." Minato said. "What's wrong?"
Matsu typed on her keyboard and brought up a photo of the woman he conversed with. She didn't have the mark on her forehead and she didn't look depressed compared to when he spoke to her.
"Number 7, Akitsu." Minato read her name and briefly read her profile. She was known as the "Ice Sekirei" due to her ability to control and manipulate ice and snow. Though now she is known as the "Scrapped Sekirei" due to her inability to now be winged. Now he remembered her, he read about her after he escaped from the second generation of the Discipline Squad years ago. "What happened to her?"
"An idiot scientist who thought highly of himself caused her to emerge early." Kochou said from her spot. "She lashed out in rage and killed the scientist." A new set of pictures came on screen showing a dead scientist with a large icicle embedded in his chest along with several smaller ones. "She went on a rampage after that."
A security video was brought up showing Akitsu lashing out in rage, freezing the halls and attacking the guards that tried to stop her. The Discipline Squad showed up and subdued the rampaging Akitsu, from there Takami sedates her and she is transported to a more secure room.
"MBI keeps her sedated in a secure part of MBI." Matsu said bringing up a map of MBI tower and highlighting the area where she is being kept. "She can't be winged."
"I spoke to her in a vision." Minato told the two. "I even touched the crest on her forehead and it reacted."
"What happened after that?' Kochou asked interested.
"I was pulled from the vision." Minato told them.
"This shouldn't be possible." Matsu muttered looking at the screens and the picture of Akitsu. "She is incapable of being winged. She can't have an Ashikabi."
"Maybe the Force is showing itself in the vision." Kochou said getting looks from both Matsu and Minato. "It's possible that you are her Ashikabi, but since she emerged early she can't be winged. The Force may be trying to rectify that by giving a connection between you two."
"Enough to let her know that she still has a chance." Matsu said. "It's a theory, but that's all it is. We don't know what caused the connection between the two of you. Akitsu will come and try to find you."
"She first needs to wake up from her sedation and get past the guards and the Discipline Squad. Then escape from the tower and then find her way to the Inn before MBI can send the Discipline Squad to bring her back." Kochou said adjusting her glasses.
"Now that she knows she has a possible Ashikabi. She'll do anything to get to him." Matsu added also adjusting her glasses. "She has a fear of being discarded from what Takami has ascertained from the interviews she had with her."
"Keep an eye on it. When she does escape let me know." Minato told the two and they nodded after that he left the room and bumped into Homura who is wearing his black pants and white shirt with the two top buttons undone. It seemed like he was getting ready for bed but decided to pay Matsu and Kochou a visit. "Sorry."
"It-it's my fault." Homura stammered with a hand against his chest. His voice seemed to be just a little higher or maybe Minato was imagining it. "I need to talk to Matsu about something."
"Your condition?" Minato guessed and Homura's eyes widened briefly then nodded. "I hope you find your Ashikabi." He told Homura leaving him to his business with Matsu and went downstairs.
"Minato." Kochou said stopping him when he reached the bottom off the stairs. "I need to get some clothes and other items. Will you accompany me?"
"Sure." Minato said wanting to get some new clothes as well. "When do you want to leave?"
"We can leave now." Kochou said. "I have a couple of stores in mind to visit."
The two left the Inn after putting on their shoes and made sure to tell Miya and the others so they know where they are going in case something happens. They decided to go on foot since the shopping district isn't that far from the Inn. The two enjoyed the slow walk and even came across a few of the unwinged searching for their destined ones. They nodded in respect as they passed and went back to their searching.
"Seems like most of the unwinged have made their way to the North." Minato said keeping his voice low since they are in public.
"Thanks to Kazehana telling them that the North is a safe place." Kochou said embracing his arm in a loving embrace. "Thank you again for saving me from Higa."
"You're welcome." Minato replied hugging her and the two continued their trek to the shopping district. They made it and the two first stopped at a consumer store so Kochou can get some toiletries and other basic necessities. Minato also got some shopping done and texted Miya and the others to see if they needed some supplies, Miya didn't but Matsu and Uzume said they needed some supplies which he got and paid for along with Kochou.
Then came the next problem of actually transporting the items back to the Inn since they bring any transportation. He was debating calling Uzume and having her bring the truck they used to transport HK to help transport the items back to the Inn. His phone buzzed and he looked at it showing a text from Karasuba.
I'm headed to your location. Already have transportation.
Minato read the text and relayed the text to Kochou and the two exited the store with their items and waited for Karasuba to show up. They didn't have to wait long since a black sports car pulled up with Karasuba in the driver's seat.
"Lexus RC F, 5.0 liter V8, eight speed automatic transmission, and an output of 472 horsepower." Kochou identified the car. "Oddly suites you, Karasuba."
"I know, we needed a car." Karasuba said putting the car in park and opened the truck. Minato and Kochou loaded their things into the trunk, once done they told Karasuba where they are headed next so she knew where to meet them. They visited a clothing store so Kochou can buy some clothes and Minato even bought some clothes for himself such as a new jacket and shirts. Once done they left the store and saw Karasuba already waiting for them outside, again they loaded their things into the trunk.
Looking at the time showed that evening is approaching. Kochou whispered something to Karasuba who nodded and said that she'll meet them back at the Inn and drove off. Minato wondered what Kochou told her but had a feeling that he'll find out soon enough.
Sure enough he found out when Kochou led him to a sex shop, mannequins wearing erotic lingerie and other items related to aid in the bedroom are on display in the windows. Minato has a pretty good idea on why they are here based on how Kochou is blushing up a storm as she took his hand and led him into the store.
"I'll wait here." Minato told her waiting by the counter while she shopped for items that caught her eye.
"She into bondage?" The clerk asked and Minato looked at Kochou to see her inspecting ball gags and other items related to bondage.
"I guess."
"Here." The clerk handed a pamphlet to Minato which he took and looked at. It detailed some health and safety tips when it came to bondage and other acts of submission and dominance. "From the looks of things, it's gonna be a wild night."
"Hmm." Was all Minato said choosing instead to read the pamphlet since it appeared that Kochou really is into bondage based on the items she is getting. He finished reading the pamphlet just in time as Kochou set her items on the counter and the clerk started the checkout process. He caught a few items that he just read about such as the blindfolds, ball and ring gags, rope, and some leather cuffs. He also spotted a black leather collar with a metal loop in the front that a leash attached too.
Kochou paid the bill and the items were placed in a plain bag as to not draw attention about what is inside the bag or that they visited a sex shop. The clerk thanked them for the patronage and wished them a fun night. They walked back to the Inn since Karasuba didn't pick them up in her new car probably because Kochou told her to not come and so the two enjoyed the slow walk back to Izumo Inn. They made it back just the sun was setting casting a golden light over the city before night came.
Kochou took her newly purchased items back to her room while he went to the dining room and saw that everyone is already is eating dinner that Miya made. He didn't see Homura and knew that he is already at his night job as a host club entertainer. He sat down next to Miya and kissed her before grabbing a plate and served himself.
After dinner everyone cleared the table and put their dishes in the sink where Miya and Matsu cleaned them while everyone went back to their rooms to rest for the night. Kochou told him to come to her room for their night. He entered the room and found her waiting for him with some of the items she bought from the store neatly laid out in front her.
"Welcome." Kochou said with a blush as Minato closed the door behind him. "As you know by now, I'm into bondage."
"Noticed." Minato said looking at the various items related to bondage in front of him.
"Yes, I've always been fascinated with bondage and being a submissive." Kochou said looking Minato in the eye. "I would like you to dominate me."
Minato walks around Kochou and stops behind her. "Is that what you really want?" He asked her making her shiver with pleasure.
"Yes." She whispered feeling his breath against the back of her neck.
"Pick up the cuffs and give them to me." Minato ordered her using the same commanding tone he used on Matsu on several occasions during their nights together. Kochou bent down and grabbed the leather cuffs and handed them to Minato. He took them from her and ordered her to turn around and put her arms behind her back which she did and he cuffed them together. "Is this what you wanted?"
"Yes." Kochou said getting turned on from feeling her hand restrained behind her back.
Minato smiled at her response and walked around so he standing in front of he. She shivered in anticipation when he tore her shirt open showing her purple lace bra making her moan. "Are you getting pleasure from this?"
"Yes." Kochou moaned when he closed his hand on her throat and lightly squeezed and released allowing her breathe again.
"On your knees." Minato ordered and she complied. She rested on her knees and saw him grabbing the O ring gag, she opened her mouth without being told and felt the ring being gently worked into her mouth keeping it open and felt the strap behind her head tighten enough to keep the ring secure in her mouth without being too tight.
Minato looked at Kochou on her knees in front of him with her hands cuffed behind her back and an O ring gag in her mouth with her shirt torn open showing off her impressive bust. He couldn't deny that she looked sexy and obliviously enjoyed being a submissive based on much she is rubbing her thighs together. He decided to tease her a bit before giving her what she really wanted.
He kneeled down so he could look her in the eye and inserted two fingers into her open mouth and moved them slowly in and out making Kochou moan and gag when he pushed his fingers further in. He pulled them out and repeated it a few more times making her gag until she has drool dropping from her mouth down her chin and onto her breasts.
Minato pulled out his fingers and stood up, Kochou tilted her head up to see him unbuckling his pants and pulling out his now hard cock making her swallow and rub her legs together even more. He could tell that she wanted him inside her but she had to be patient which appears isn't her strong point since he had to pull her back from his cock after seeing her lean forward. "Did I give you permission to move?"
Kochou shook her head knowing that speaking would impossible with the ring gag in her mouth.
Minato stepped out of his pants and removed his shirt so he is now naked and stepped closer to her. He decided to tease her some more by putting his cock just at the entrance of her mouth and she leaned forward again and again he pulled her back and lightly slapped her. "Keep moving without permission and I won't be in the mood for later." He warned her and he could see the fear and arousal in her face at his words.
He put his cock against her lips and pulled away just to further tease her and to see is she refrains from moving like he told her to. Kochou followed his order and didn't move when he pulled away though she did whine he repeated the action again. Deciding to give her what she wanted he grabbed the back of her head and pulled her forward shoving his whole cock inside her mouth and making her gag on his cock. He let go of her head and she pulled back and coughed, once she got air back in her lungs she looked up and Minato gave her the go ahead.
Kochou leaned forward inhaling his cock in her warm mouth making him moan which encouraged her to continue. Minato felt her tongue on the underside of his cock every time his cock went into her mouth, she focused on the tip too licking it and going back to sucking. He grabbed the sides of her head forcing her to stop and look at him.
"Ready?" He asked and she nodded inhaling through her nose and he pulled her head down his cock and groaned in pleasure at the tightness of her throat. He pulled her back allowing her to breathe before forcing her back down.
"Gagkh! Gagkh! Gagkh!"
Kochou never took her eyes off Minato as he continued to dominate her throat and she enjoyed it based on the small puddle forming on the floor underneath her. He felt himself getting closer to release and pulled out holding himself back so he didn't come. Kochou coughed and drool fell from her mouth as she breathed, she looked at him with lust filled eyes. He pushed Kochou back and she fell onto her back with a gasp as she hit the floor.
Minato grabbed her ankles and spread her legs, her skirt shifted as the slit on her dress moved showing her lace panties. Kochou blushed and got even more turned on as Minato moved on top of her and pulled down her bra freeing her breasts and showing how hard her nipples are. He took one in his mouth and massaged the other making Kochou moan before removing his hand and inserting two fingers into her already wet pussy. Kocou moaned louder as he moved his fingers in and out and bit her nipple making her cum again and squirm under him.
Minato smiled seeing Kochou's expression as he pulled his fingers out of her. "Look how wet you are." He said showing her his fingers dripping with her love. He inserted them into her mouth and felt her tongue start licking his fingers. "You like how you taste, pet?"
Kochou nodded and continued to lick his fingers clean of her juices. Removing his fingers from her mouth Minato positioned himself between her legs and entered her slowly so she could adjust to him. Kochou grimaced when he fully entered her but then started moaning when he started moving, her breasts bounced and jiggled every time he pounded her. Minato grabbed her hips keeping her in place and using them to hilt himself further into her and making her scream out in pleasure.
Minato let go of her hips and slapped her breasts making her pussy tighten making him groan. "You are my masochistic pet, aren't you?" He asked slapping her breasts again and pinching the nipples causing her to moan louder and her pussy to tighten with every pinch. He felt her legs wrap around his waist as he continued to fuck her pussy. He felt her pussy tighten and she screamed in pleasure as she came hard, she shivered out of pleasure and dropped her legs from his waist.
Minato continued to fuck her hard and felt himself getting closer. He pushed himself further in her pussy making her moan as he came inside her marking her as his and unlocking the last restraints on her abilities. He pulled out of her and walked over to her head where she focused on his still hard cock wet from her pussy, "Clean it up, pet." He ordered bringing his cock to her mouth where she stuck out her tongue and started licking his cock clean as best she could.
"We still have time for more fun, pet." Minato told her making Kochou moan and rub her thighs together in excitement of being used again.
Takami sat at her desk going over reports about the day to day operations of MBI before moving onto the Sekirei reports. She set down the report and grabbed the wine bottle and refilled her glass before taking a sip to calm her nerves from dealing with idiots all day. Her cell phone rang and she looked at the caller ID to see her daughter calling her.
"Yukari." Takami said accepting the call.
"I got evicted my apartment." Yukari said causing Takami to set down her wine glass and sigh.
"What happened?"
"The landowner raised my rent and tried to suggest another form of "payment"." Yukari said and Takami made a note to forward the name of the landowner to the police along with some incriminating evidence. "I told him to go to hell and he kicked me out of the apartment. I have until the end of the week to find a new place. Can I stay at your place since you rarely use it?"
Takami sighed while rubbing her eyes, trust her only daughter to get evicted from an apartment that she is paying for. "No, you can't stay at my apartment."
"Fine, luckily I made some friends that I can stay with for a while I search for apartments." Yukari said and Takami hummed in approval before a thought occurred to her with the second stage approaching that means that the city will soon be sealed off and there is only place her daughter can be safe.
"There is a place I know you can stay at." Takami said leaning forward in her chair. "It's run by an old associate of mine. It's called Izumo Inn and its run by Miya and her husband."
"Hmm, I'll check it out. Thanks mom." Yukari said before hanging up and Takami closed her phone. She reached for the wine glass when the alarm sounded causing her to groan before standing up and running to the elevator and pressed the button for the operations floor. The doors opened and the alarms continued to blare giving her a headache, she stepped out and headed for the operations room.
"What is going on?" She asked entering the room and one of the technicians handed her a tablet with a video already loaded.
"Number 7, Akitsu escaped containment after waking up." The technician said and Takami watched the video. Akitsu woke from being kept in a sedated state and attacked the guards stationed outside her room before running through the halls looking for an exit and fighting more of the security personal that came. Akitsu froze a window and jumped out escaping into the outside.
"Where is she?" Takami asked handing the tablet back and looking at the large screen. The alarm went silent after she gave the order and all clear.
"Moving fast through a park."
A tracking program was brought up showing Akitsu's location as she moved through the park. "She's headed north." Takami whispered seeing the direction she is traveling in which didn't make sense, Akitsu couldn't be winged so why is she headed to the North. Then again Takehito, Minaka and herself all agreed that Miya couldn't be winged, which turned out to be false so maybe Akitsu could be winged by the same man that winged Miya.
"Things are getting interesting." Takami said looking at the screen. "Keep monitoring her and update me whenever she stops." She ordered the personal before leaving and heading back to her office to finish going over the reports. 'I need to let Homura know that Yukari is going to be staying at the Inn.'
Akitsu felt the wind blow through her hair as she jumped from tree top to tree top. She didn't know where her future Ashikabi is but she will find him no matter what. She remembered the warmth that flowed through her when he touched the crest on her forehead and then the coldness that followed when he was pulled away from her.
She wanted to feel that warmth again so when she woke up she decided to break out of MBI to find him. She paused on top of a tree to examine her surroundings and to focus her thoughts. She closed her eyes feeling the gentle breeze flow through her hair and against her skin, the rustling of leaves and the noise of the city at night. Finally she felt the same feeling that she had when he touched her. The feeling of being complete and not broken.
It came from the North
Akitsu opened her eyes and looked to the North. "I'm coming, my Ashikabi."