ZeroCoolDemon back.
Ok I don't have much to say these days maybe 'cause I've been dividing more time to my other fanfic but anyhow thanks for reading & I hope you guys are really liking this new couple…
However I kinda get the feeling no one really is though ...
This is still a YAOI
Disclaimer: go to first chapter.
Chapter 4:
"Did you forget something Hyuuga-san?" Mikage asked laying on the bed facing away. He received no answer, instead a solid hold on his wrist which yanked him to face the other way. Eyes a little wide he stared at his unanticipated guest.
"Hyuuga was here?" Ayanami inquired coldly.
"Uh…Ayanami-san?!" He immediately stood up straight. "Y-yes sir."
"How are your wounds?"
"Much better. Thank you." He bowed. Nothing changed the fact that the blond saw him as his boss currently and answered with etiquettes.
'I knew it, he's not a bad kid. Then I don't understand why you act the way you do so thoughtlessly sometimes.'
"Um…" The teen broke Ayanami's thoughts and grabbed his attention. "Thank you…very much for saving me back there. I was very surprised –I mean…grateful." Mikage admitted that Ayanami was nuts, a cold bastard and didn't want to have anything to do with him but credit goes where it should. 'Plus I thought it was out of his character to step up and shield me like that.' The elder just stared down at him with wondering eyes. Mikage wasn't looking up but when he didn't get a response he looked up and was startled when he met eyes with the silverette's, staring at him nonstop.
"Um, then… I'll take my leave now!" He curved around Ayanami's body to pass him and exited. As the door shut, Ayanami's mouth curved up involuntarily into what looked like a smirk but was probably his sorry version of a smile. He…was actually content in a pure way for the first time. 'What is this feeling?'I'm thrilled.'
Mikage was just marching down the hall bridge still a little astonished to see Ayanami make such a face because the only faces he had or anyone had ever seen were evil smirks or lack of expressions.
The inner bridge that connected the North Wing to the West had glass walls which appreciated and reflected the beautiful clear weather outside that the blond couldn't help but halt and gaze. 'So much's happened by now… I remember standing and looking at the Hoburg Stronghold (aircraft) with Teito a while back and now he's gone and I've moved to the North sector...Plus now I always feel like Ayanami's always out to get me. Man I really wish I could get out of here and clear my mind for a bit.'
'That's it! I need to find Hyuuga-san!'
After locating Hyuuga-san: "Hyuuga-saaan!" Mikage called as he ran towards the brunette. "It's time for you to keep your end of the bargain." Mikage said and told his request.
"What?! That's impossible! I can't let you out!" The brunette yelled out not too excited. "I'm already running away from Aya-tan and if he finds out I let you out I'll be more than just dead meat."
"You promised Hyuuga-san!" The blond scowled with furious and determined eyes.
"I want to say you're acting cute but this isn't going to work." So he said…
[…..;P…..]
"Aah, it feels so nice outside! I knew it." Mikage inhaled the fresh air walking outside on the streets. "I'm glad he obliged." It was indeed bright and refreshing with birds chirping and kids running around in circles near an open area with some benches. While he was sentimentally taking in the image with a smile he noticed a lonesome kid and approached him.
"Hey there? Are you alone?" The blond asked.
"…I can't find my parents …" The kid hesitantly answered the stranger trying his hardest not to break out.
"Okay, no need to worry. I'll help you find them– let's look for them together." The child nodded. As they were marching about they came near their city's aesthetic shore. "Maybe we can take a break. By the way, I haven't asked your name yet?"
"…it's Jio"
"Jio, eh? Well it's nice to meet ya little guy. You can call me Mikage."
"Mikage-oniichan !" Jio practiced delighted.
"Want some ice cream?"
"Ok."
'I'm glad I ran into him or else this day off wouldn't have been any fun alone just reminiscing over the past.' Mikage thought pleased.
Back at the Base:
"Where the hell is he?!" Ayanami banged his hand on his desk in front of all five team members. "Send a search party now."
"Ne Aya-tan, come on he probably just went to get some fresh air." Hyuuga suggested nonchalantly shrugging his shoulders and arms out.
"How would you know…unless–" the silverette put two and two together while Hyuuga just whistled. Ayanami's eye brows twitched once before he took out his hand. "Your badge, give it here."
"Eehh?! B-but–?!"
"And your sword. You're on suspension now."
"Aya-taaan…" Hyuuga sobbed but did as he was told. "But really aren't you acting a little too over protective."
Mikage's side:
Meanwhile it didn't take the troops long to surround Mikage and the lad. Mikage knew he couldn't return now and that the soldiers wouldn't listen to his reasons at all especially if Ayanami was the one who sent them. Hence he didn't have a choice but to grab the kid and run for it. However, as one could tell that was counted as an act of defiance and was the wrong decision. Of course… they still got caught.
"Sir, we've brought him back along with this kid he was protecting and running away with." The soldier reported bringing both of them back to the building with Mikage being held by two other soldiers and the kid just expected to follow.
"I wasn't running away!" Mikage yelled back at the reporter.
"But you weren't surrendering yourself either, young man!" The man shook him.
"Ayanami-san please listen to me!" The blond tilted his head to face Ayanami and the rest of the Black Hawks behind the soldier, all standing there too. "I was trying to help this kid find his home! I couldn't afford to come back yet!"
Ayanami passed a scary emotionless glance to the kid. He raised his hand enveloping his dark Zaiphon around the child's fragile neck and slowly began to rise him up. Mikage broke a sweat as he gasped, witnessing with wide unbelieving eyes at what was about to happen.
"No!" The teen cried in utter terror. "Please don't!"
"So this child was keeping you away from coming back…" And to me. Ayanami began.
"No!" Mikage tried to break free. "Why aren't any of you doing anything?! That child is innocent, dammit!" Tears broke in his eyes before he shot the elder one last fiery glare. "Ayanami-san!" The silverette glanced at him and his eyes met the younger's piercing hazel ones.
'You finally looked directly at me. That's what I wanted, even if I have to use such tactics to get there.' Ayanami thought appeased now and released the child. "He's telling the truth."
'So he was only scanning the kid's soul…?' The blond sighed in total relief. Mikage was released too so he ran to the child immediately, wrapping his arms tightly around his small frightened body. Konatsu and the pink haired boy also stepped over to console them. "I'll look after him. I promise, until I can find his parents." The blond renounced.
"I'm with you on that." Konatsu agreed.
"Me too. You can count Haruse and I in as well." Kuroyuri told.
"A search party? Sounds like fun." Hyuuga joined their little circle. "I'll help too since it is partially my fault too."
"Thanks guys." Mikage appreciated. After witnessing his smile Ayanami quietly turned and began walking away, soon closing his eyes in the process. Mikage noticed him leaving and just stared in his direction, observing his back the whole time.
[…..^,~….]
Later, Mikage told the whole event to Hakuren who couldn't believe his ears.
"I'm surprised how much trouble you can get stuck in despite your face." He joked.
"Haha, I guess I can't help myself." Mikage followed along.
"By the way, are you still allowed to talk to me?"
"Uh…oh yeah, I forgot. Then I should be heading back in that case." He concluded, walking back to his room with the kid holding onto one hand. "Let's go Jio."
[…..!…..]
After some extra training with Jio sitting and watching attentively, Mikage decided to take a break and accompany the kid for a bit.
"Do you want to play something? I'm sure you're plenty bored." The blond suggested. During the time he heard footsteps towards them and recognized Hyuuga coming over with a bag.
"Yo! I brought some snacks for you kids–I had a lot of extras." The brunette grinned.
"Don't just group me in the same category…" Mikage responded loosely with a smile. Hyuuga munched on a donut while the other two held hands and spun in circles like everyone used to do as kids. "Join us, Hyuuga-san! I think it'll be a lot more fun if the circle was bigger."
"Huh me?" He asked in astonishment not very confident he could carry out such a role despite his position. However, he did end up taking Mikage's hand and followed the lead. They swirled around for a brief while smiling in pure joy.
"Hahaha man I feel dizzy! I haven't done anything that childish since the day I was born!" Hyuuga confessed, throwing himself and his arms over Mikage's shoulders from behind. "You really are something Mikage-chan. You have the ability to brighten everyone's day." He soon folded those hanging arms into a cordial hug around the teen's shoulders.
"…is that so?" Mikage chuckled.
Let's not forget Ayanami's still watching people.
To be continued…
Yeah I ended up naming the kid Jio, I found that name to be pretty suitable– not sure who that really is in the anime though.
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