I do not own Kill la Kill in any form. This is a work of fanfiction.
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Chapter 17: keeping the sweets
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Credit to WolveHulk for inspiration with this chapter
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The new day came with Satsuki and Ryuko still close together in their bed, after finding out the truth of who they are. Satsuki was awake, and Ryuko wasn't far behind her. She woke up and stretched, leaning over for a good morning kiss. "Whelp, still don't feel any different." Ryuko said.
"I wonder who all knows by now." Satsuki responded.
"If she told Mako, probably half the academy knows by now."
"What will the rest of the Elite Four have to say about it?"
"Eh, I don't care. But hey, would you be able to tell me a few things later?"
"What did you have in mind?"
"Like about mom, the whole life fibers thing and what not."
"Sure thing. We can talk about it all later, maybe at tea time. Right now, I'll have everyone gather in my main office so we can tell them about our relationship. Sound good to you?"
"Sounds perfect."
The ladies got out of bed and readied themselves for the day ahead. As a change of pace, Satsuki decided to drive them instead of them being driven. They went out to the garage and got into a 2012 Pagani Huayra, which didn't seem to stand out at all in the high class home. The ladies took their seats and buckled in. The car didn't sound like a car at all, it sounded more like a low flying plane with the custom AMG exhaust. "I bet this car is faster than any of the ones Gamagori drives!" Ryuko chuckled, after feeling the horrendous acceleration.
"Except for one, yes."
"What the hell does he have that's faster than this?"
"2003 Oldsmobile Shelby Series One. That car is even faster than this, with the modifications he's done to it."
It didn't take long at all for the supercar to reach the administrative complex and get parked in a reserved space. They were the first people there, with Gamagori not far behind them. He was driving a 1987 Buick Regal Grand National GNX, and took a reserved space next to Satsuki's Huayra. "Ladies." He said, bowing to Satsuki and Ryuko.
Once everyone had arrived, they went in for the short meeting. There wasn't much to tell, as Inumuta found out what they were about to tell everyone, and Jakuzure knew from when they told her the day before. Everyone went in the office and took their seats. Soroi was there as well, to pass out tea for everyone. Satsuki began the meeting. "I apologize for this impromptu meeting, as well as what the meeting is for."
"The subject of the meeting is of little importance, Lady Satsuki." Gamagori replied. "We would all show no matter what."
The others nodded in agreement. "Understood. Now, why I called you all here was to let you know about something we learned." Satsuki continued. "Inumuta and Jakuzure already know, but I wanted to let the two of you know as well."
"Ah, so that's what the meeting is for." Inumuta said.
"Yes. As it appears, Ryuko here is a member of the family."
"Beg pardon milady, but what do you mean?" Sanageyama asked.
"You remember how I've always said that I didn't have any siblings?"
"Yes. But what of it?" Gamagori asked, not fully grasping everything yet.
"Well, we asked Inumuta here to dig up some information about Ryuko's father. He uncovered everything. Things like how her father was not originally named 'Isshin Matoi', but that he had the name of 'Soichiro Kiryuin."
"Does that mean Ryuko is your cousin?" Sanageyama asked.
"No. Soichiro Kiryuin was MY father. Ryuko was my younger sis, and she was considered a failed experiment, so my- our mother abandoned her. Soichiro changed his name and appearance so he could care for Ryuko."
The room grew silent for a moment. "So, that means... you two are sisters?" Sanageyama asked.
"Correct. I understand that what we are to each other is not exactly something everyone agrees with. I won't defend it, either."
"Yeah, if we knew that before we got together, things would be different. We likely wouldn't have gotten together at all. But, now that we've come this far together, we're planning on staying together." Ryuko said.
"I see. If you two genuinely love each other, and nobody is getting harmed as a result, there isn't anything wrong." Gamagori stated.
"I'm with him on this one. You do love each other, this is just something you found out after the fact." Sanageyama added.
"You already know my position on this." Jakuzure told them.
"Mine as well. If you're happy, that's what's important." Inumuta said.
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After the little meeting, Jakuzure checked her phone for messages. She did have a new message from Mako, which she read right away. 'Hey, miss Nonon. What are you up to today?'
'Not much. How about you?' She replied.
'Just the usual stuff. Feel like hanging out today?'
'Sounds great!'
Jakuzure also thought to give Sukuyo a call to let her know she planned to stop by. She dialed the number and got an answer. "Hello, miss Jakuzure." Sukuyo greeted.
"Hello, Mrs Mankanshoku. How are you today?"
"Quite well. What's up?"
"I just wanted to give you all a ring and let you know I was thinking of stopping by. That okay with you?"
"You don't need to let us know, just come on by. But, there was something I did want to talk to you about."
"What's that?"
"We'll talk when you get here."
"I'm on the way."
Upon arriving, Jakuzure was again eagerly greeted by Mako, before she even reached the door to be able to knock. She happily accepted her girlfriend's hugs and kisses, feeling even better after having come clean about her original plan, though she was a little nervous about why Sukuyo wanted to see her. The girls went inside the house and Mako directed her to the kitchen to talk. When she walked in and saw Sukuyo standing there, she bowed. "Mrs Mankanshoku, how are you?"
"I'm well, dear. I just wanted to have a word with you about your relationship with my little girl." Sukuyo began.
"Yes, ma'am."
"She really seems to love you, more than anyone else she's ever been with."
Jakuzure started to blush slightly. "She does?"
"Yes. Not a day goes by that she doesn't talk about you in some way. She even went and had some pictures of you two enlarged and made into posters that she has hung in her room."
The feeling of happiness started to get to her and she shed a tear of joy. "She... wow. I didn't know."
"Yeah, she likes you. And I gotta say, I can't see a problem with you two staying together."
"Staying together?" Jakuzure asked, surprised.
"Yep. I want nothing but the best for our daughter, and she seems to feel like you're the best thing to have happened to her. Plus, you know that nothing good will come of you leaving her or hurting her."
"I would never dream of it. I'd die first."
"So... you'd say 'til death?"
"Yes." Jakuzure said, not catching on to Sukuyo's hint yet.
"Do you get it yet? I'm swinging for two fences here."
"No, I don't quite follow you."
Sukuyo scratched her head for a moment. "I kinda mean staying together in two ways. I was thinking the 'til death' part would spark it."
Jakuzure suddenly got hit by the realization that Sukuyo was hinting about permanent plans. "Oh my god, you mean marriage?"
"Mhm. I'm fine with you two being together. I've already talked it over with my husband, and he's fine with it as well."
Jakuzure felt like she could pass out upon hearing that Mako's parents were okay with them getting married. "Well, I... I don't know what to say. I mean, I know what to ask HER now, but I'm... at a bit of a loss for words."
"I take that as a good thing. The other thing was about residence."
"Residence? Oh, you mean us moving in together."
"Yes. Is your house big enough for the two of you?"
"Sure is. There's plenty of room for the both of us." Jakuzure replied. "The bed would be a little small for two people, but I could always get a bigger one."
"I figured you'd be sharing a bed once you're married, so I doubt the size of it will be very important."
Jakuzure felt better than ever before, now knowing Mako's parents were okay with them being together, all the way. "I'll ask anyway, for the sake of being proper. May I have permission to take your daughter's hand in marriage?" She asked as she bowed.
"Yes. Go with our blessing. For now, at least go and sit with her. She's probably going crazy, wondering when you;ll get back to her."
"Right away."
Jakuzure went back into the living room and took her usual seat next to Mako on the loveseat. She put her arms around Mako and again hugged her tight, knowing what she could do now. She decided to wait until their next date to pop the question. "Mako, I'm so glad you decided to stay with me. How can I ever make it up to you?"
"What do you mean, make it up?"
"Ah, nothing. I just want to hold you."
Mako didn't refuse, only holding Jakuzure tight as well, as they shared a kiss.
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Satsuki and Ryuko had returned home and attended a few things around the house in order to use up a little time to get close to proper tea time. When time finally came around, they met in the garden. Once the tea was poured and flavored, Satsuki started to lay everything out. "Okay, as promised, I'll tell you what you wanted to know. As you are now aware, mother is very much alive."
"She is? Hm, well I need to have a few words with her about abandonment." Ryuko responded.
"You'll get the opportunity, I promise. But anyway, You've got her name. Ragyo Kiryuin. What she's doing is trying to get the world to wear apparel by the REVOCS corporation, which is her company. I'm her only known living child, so I have access to the virtually bottomless bank accounts of the corporation."
"I'm not entirely surprised, what with you driving multi-million dollar cars."
"Hey, you've got money too." Satsuki quipped with a smile. "Moving on though, the reason she wants everyone to wear the clothing of the REVOCS corp is that there is something sinister waiting below the REVOCS HQ. I don't know 100% of what it is exactly just yet."
Ryuko cocked one eyebrow up at the mention. "What exactly do you mean, sinister?"
"All life fibers and infused clothing comes from the original life fiber. Kind of like how you can take seeds from one tomato and grow more plants and get more tomatoes, but that first tomato and the plants it grows is and are the mother plants and tomato."
"Life fiber clothing is actually alive?"
"Yes. I'll be going to see mother soon, and I'll be able to get more details then. But in the meantime, I did have something I wanted to ask you. Something important."
"How important?"
"Forever."
Ryuko was stumped by the direction the conversation was heading in. "Forever?"
"Yes. If anything happens to me, I'd like everything here to go to someone I know, love and trust."
"Umm, okay. Can you put me in your will? I mean, I really don't like the thought of losing you, but isn't that the most obvious way?"
"I suppose, but I also wanted to take our relationship to the next level, if you'll have me." Satsuki said, now going down on one knee and taking Ryuko's left hand.
Ryuko felt her heart skip a beat seeing Satsuki go on her knee. She also started to see what Satsuki meant by 'forever'. "Oh my, you-"
Satsuki interrupted her. "I know this may seem awful sudden, but I really do love you, Ryuko. I want you to be my everything. We can make it happen, since we were raised separately, and the name registry for this country says we're not related at all." She said, producing a small jewelry box from her pocket.
"Huh, okay. So, what were you going to ask?"
"Ryuko Matoi, will you do me the great honor of being my bride?" She asked, opening the box and revealing a beautiful silver ring with three diamonds.
Ryuko felt as though time stopped and the whole world was looking at her. "Y-yes. Yes, I will."
Satsuki slipped the ring on her finger and stood up, taking her now fiance in her arms. "Thank you so much, Ryuko."
The ladies shared a long kiss, then sat back down to continue the rest of their tea party.
