Here with another chapter. I did not expect this story to get any traction at first, since I just started writing this. But hopefully you will be able give me feedback so I can improve this story. Constructive criticism helps me improve as a writer. Also, I'm going to be responding to the review's since I feel like it would be an intersting thing to do.
Skull Flame: Thanks for the comment, I will make sure to try and improve the story over time. As for Benitsubasa, I was considering her to get with Yuuto, and it could work. But I would just have to figure out a moment where she would get introduced to the story, and if the chemisty would possibly be their. As for what was chasing Hibiki and Hikari, they were chasing down Minato and Musubi and both assumed that Musubi had not been bonded yet, since that is how it is played out in the actual Anime/Manga. They just happened to be talking to Yuuto when they saw the two of them.
This chapter will not have as much action as the other one but will just be focused on improving the relationship between Yuuto and Akistu and introducing other characters.
I do not own Sekirei
Sekirei Snatcher
Chapter 2: Arrangement's
Yuuto had decided he just could not leave Akistu without a place to stay. So, he reluctantly took Akitsu to his apartment building. It was only about a five-minute walk to his apartment. It was not too big of a place and was only supposed to be a single person apartment. After Yuuto arrived at the apartment complex, he went to get the key out of his left pocket but realized that he was holding Akistu's hand. Her face was a dark shade of red, but she seemed to be enjoying the contact.
Yuuto let go of Akistu's hand and grabbed his key to his apartment. Once he messed with the lock for a bit, the door to his apartment, and he led Akistu inside. His apartment was...shabby. There were still clothes lying about on the brown carpet that he had not bothered to pick up. He had a desk where his computer was set up, along with a notebook and post-it notes. His dark blue walls made the room even darker, along with the set of lamps that were on either side of the queen-sized bed that he had. To the left was the bathroom...which was the only other thing that he had besides having a couple of futons set up on the right in case there were any guests...which there were.
Since Yuuto was a little embarrassed that he had left a bunch of clothes just lying around, he began to pick some up while talking to Akitsu.
"So, um...this is where I live. It's not really anything special, but you can get yourself cleaned up in the shower before you go to bed. Soap and shampoo should be in the shower as...um..."
Yuuto had just finished picking up the last of his clothes and was about to put them in his hamper when he saw Akitsu getting undressed in front of him.
"Akitsu...what are you?"
"I'm taking a shower...like you asked..." Akitsu said.
"Yes...I can see that...but...um...maybe you should...um...take off your clothes in the bathroom before you shower...so...um."
Akitsu face didn't have any emotion on it at first, but her face looked a little sad after.
"You don't like the way I look then?"
"What? No, of course not. You look amazing. It's just...I don't think I'm...ready to see you completely...um...nude yet. Maybe...when I get to know you more...we could get there."
Akitsu's face had a slight shade of pink on her face when Yuuto called her beautiful, and she nodded her head in understanding. She then went into the bathroom to start her shower. After she locked the door behind her, Yuuto sighed in relief and jumped right into bed, looking at the ceiling to try and figured out what had happened today.
So, I failed my entrance exam, I meet two women who were selling discounted coffee that just ran off suddenly, and I kissed a girl for the first time...oh yes, and she just happened to be this ice queen of sorts...I must be dreaming right brain?
Yuuto didn't get to finish his thoughts long as he heard the shower running. He didn't know how long it would take to finish up. So, he quickly got off of his bed and headed over to his computer to check out some job listings. He got in his seat and opened his computer, but instead of finding the log in screen like he expected, he saw a man with white hair and glasses, with the most outrageous looking white suit he had ever seen.
Who in the hell is he? Have I been hacked? This must be a mistake, I'll just reboot it.
Yuuto went to turn off his computer when the man spoke to him.
"Yuuto, please don't turn that off. I have something very important to tell you."
Yuuto's hand stopped just sort of the off button.
"How the hell can he see me from this side?"
"Because I have access to almost all the connections in the city."
So he can hear me too? Great, this is a hack. But why hack me? I don't really have anything special about me...unless...oh no. This must have something to do with what just happened with me and Akistu. And if he's talking about the connections in the city...then that must mean...
"Wait...haven't I seen you before?" Yuuto said.
"Well, I am on a ton of advertisement's now. So yes, I'm a familiar face Yuuto. The name's Minaka, Head of MBI."
Yuuto's face turned from confused to annoyance quickly after Minaka said that. He never really liked the fact that MBI was controlling everything that happened in the city, and he now was looking straight at the guy responsible for that.
"Oh, and that's supposed to make me care enough to listen to you?"
"Oh, tense are we now? Nothing to worry about, I'm only going to give a quick rundown of the game at hand."
Yuuto's face turned to that of anger and confusion at this statement.
"Game? What game?"
"The game that you just became a part of. You see, when you kissed Akitsu, your saliva was transported to her body, which gives her powers an extra boost, and bonds them to that person for death do them part."
Yuuto then started to look even more confused.
"Wait...you mean that...Akitsu and I are now-"
"A couple, yes."
Yuuto's eyes widened at that, and he looked even more angry than before.
"So, then what does Akitsu have to do with this game then?"
"Well, you see, she's what is called a Sekirei, and they have to bond with Ashikabi's like yourself. The objective of this game is to eliminate all the opposition until there is only one group left standing."
"Wait...by eliminate you mean-"
"Yes, that means terminating the Sekirei."
Yuuto was angry at the fact that this Minaka character had suddenly forced him into this game with the chances of death possible for Akitsu.
"That's insane. Why would we kill each other for your entertainment?"
"Oh no reason. I just enjoy watching people fight over their loved ones."
"...Then I figure you already have Shino Teito blockaded already."
"Oh, we have a smart one here. Yes, all the bridges to and from Shino Teito are blockaded, so no one's getting in or out at this point. And by the way, Akistu isn't the only one you there. There are around 107 more of her kind out there, waiting to be bonded with the one they truly care about...or one that think's they can win this game with numbers."
Yuuto looked disgusted by the last statement. Forcing a Sekirei to bond with someone they didn't truly had feeling for just made him want to punch Mikogami even more. He had tried to do the same thing to Akitsu, but thankfully that didn't happen.
Next time I see him...I think I might punch him in the face for real.
"And if your curious, no, Sekirei are not allowed to kill Ashikabi's. That would make the game way to easy. And since I looked up your searches and saw that you were looking for a job, you don't have to worry about that anymore. I will be sending you a personalized MBI card, so you can spend as much as you want."
Okay, now this was interesting to Yuuto. It was true that he didn't really have much of a place here, and he didn't really have any clothes that would fit Akitsu. So, it wasn't such a bad idea to just use the card to get some items. Still, it will be uncomfortable to think that Minaka might be watching every move he makes, since he got into his computer so easily.
"Is that everything? Or is there something else you've failed to mention on purpose?"
Minaka didn't say anything at first, waiting for Yuuto to say something.
"Well...there was one thing I was curious about...Akitsu...how did you manage to bond with her?"
"Well...I don't know, I just kissed her and suddenly ice wings were appearing out of her back. Look, I'm not special in anyway. It just sort of happened."
Minaka looked downtrodden at this, which surprised Yuuto quite a bit.
"Oh, boo hoo, your no fun. I was hoping you had some secret to reveal. But it doesn't seem like you'll be giving out an answer that easily. Oh well, just have to keep waiting until something else happens."
"Can you go? I'm getting tired now, and I want to sleep." Yuuto said.
"Fine, you can have your sleep. But remember this...Akitsu isn't the only one you can bond with."
Then the computer went black as Minaka's face disappeared. As soon as that happened, Yuuto saw Akitsu come out with a towel covering her. She looked completely dry, but she seemed to be looking at Yuuto with a sense of concern.
"Master...is something the matter? I felt you anger." Akistu asked.
"Well...yeah, I was upset. I just had a call with the MBI director...he told me you're a...Sekirei?" Yuuto asked.
"Yes...he is right. We must compete in this game...for us to survive."
"But I don't want you to die. You're the first girl...I mean, woman that I've even really...you know, had in the same room as me."
Akitsu came up to Yuuto and cupped his cheek, looking at him with a loving spirit.
"Master, I can sense your emotion's running through my body...and it feels...good, that you have this sense of...protectiveness. I will continue to serve you as long as you keep loving me like I do you."
"Thank you for that...um, if you would, could you maybe call me Yuuto? Master just makes it sound...well, makes it look like I'm more domineering than I am."
"I will try my best master."
Geez, I guess she isn't a hundred percent ready to call people by their names yet. I guess it's okay if she calls me master for now, but I'll have to get her used to saying my name.
Yuuto then began to undress, as he usually liked to sleep without his shirt on. Once he did that, he got into bed. But what he didn't expect was for Akistu to come up from behind him and hug him.
"Akistu, what are you-"
"Master...it feels good lying next to you. Are you okay...with that?"
Yuuto felt Akitsu's...well chest, pushing against his back...without a towel to cover her up. Yuuto's face turned a crimson red at this.
What the hell should I do brain? Should I just ask her politely to head to one of the futons? Or...should I just let this situation keep happening? ...Of course, you would say that.
"Yes, it's alright. I don't mind in the slightest."
Yuuto didn't see it, but Akistu smiled a bit at this. Soon after, both of them fell into a deep slumber.
At a hotel...
Mikogami was pissed. He could have gotten another powerful Sekirei besides Mutsu. But no, that brat No.7 just had to kiss the random guy that just happened to get in his way. What in the world was he supposed to do now? Besides Mutsu, he only had six other Sekirei. Not nearly enough to make him feel comfortable with winning. He had to live up to being an Ashikabi of the South...and he wasn't going to let whoever that guy was keep him down.
I need to find out who that guy is...and then take him and No.7 out of the picture.
"Mikogami, you seem to be deep in thought. Was what happened earlier still troubling you?" Mutsu asked.
"Of course, it did. I could have gotten No.7 seven to add. But now, whoever that guy was is nagging me. I wish I could get more info on that guy. That way, I could know every move and know where he goes all the time. But he shouldn't that big of a problem, since he only has one Sekirei." Mikogami said.
Mutsu groaned at this, which caused Mikogami to give him a confused looked.
"What?"
"You do realize we were in the same situation. I reacted to you, and you were the first one I got. He could become a threat later on if more Sekirei react to him. He seems like the type of guy that would attract others towards him." Mutsu said.
"...How did you get that all from only a couple of minutes?"
"Hey, I'm just good at looking at others."
Mikogami thought about it a bit longer...than he realized what he had to do. He needed to make a call.
At a hospital...
Two people were sitting on a bench near a hospital building. One was passed out on the bench, who had a red hat and a grey sweater that was over his head. He was also wearing blue jeans and black sneakers. Next to him was a woman who was dressed in all black and had long black hair. With her dark skin, she stood out to the guy next to her. She was thinking about why the two of them were called here on such a short notice. That is when a woman walked out of the hospital and came towards the two of them. The woman on the bench kicked the guy next to him and he suddenly woke up.
"Yahan, what the hell...oh, I get it."
God, why does he have to keep pulling this? Can't I get someone who isn't oblivious? There is not much else since he bonded to me.
Yahan saw the woman clearer now, and she noticed how she had medium silver hair, with a red dot in the middle of her red glasses. She was wearing a purple dress that went down to her ankles. What concerned Yahan was the look of seriousness on her face. She knew what she was getting into. She and Kenji had been contacted by Kakizaki, who was a secretary of Higa Izumi. He told them that Higa had wanted him to talk to the two of them about a mission. Yahan thought of this as strange, as usually Higa and Co. Would have just done it themselves. But this mission utilized her skills of keeping out of people's eyeshot. Which meant that she was the right person for the job.
"Yahan, Kenji, if you would follow me please. I will take you to see Kakizaki."
Yahan and Kenji got off the bench, as the two followed the woman into the hospital building. They quickly entered the elevator that was inside the building, and the three of them stood inside while it went to the floor they were supposed to be on. They stopped on the third floor, and the three exited the elevator. There to greet them was Kakizaki himself, who was wearing a black suit with a phone in his ear. He seemed to be finishing a call with someone, and once he saw the three, he turned his phone off.
"Ah, Kocho, thanks for bringing them up here. Come, walk with me." Kakizuki said.
Yahan followed along with Kenji and Kocho, as they began to walk along this floor and listen to Kakizuki.
"I called you here because I wanted to talk to you about...getting some intel on a certain Ashikabi and their Sekirei. We got a call at around 10:15 PM from another Ashikabi who encountered this duo. He was upset at the outcome and wanted to know where these two would go." Kakizuki said.
"So, you're telling me to follow the two so you can launch a surprise attack on them?" Yahan asked.
"Hm, very preceptive. Yes, Higa will surprise the two since he wants to test the two's abilities to fight. Starting tomorrow, I want you to tail the two in case something comes up."
"Well, you're not really giving me much info about the two. I need at least some names in order to properly do what I can do."
Kakizuki sighed. Yahan looked away from Kakizuki for a moment and noticed something going on in one of the rooms. She noticed on girl with a star on her pink shirt. She was leaning over to look at a young girl that seemed to be on a machine. She seemed to have an IV stuck in her arm, which means that she was being provided with fluids...and that she was dying. She could already tell that this was an Ashikabi and Sekirei duo because she had already seen the duo together at one point. She had noticed the two of them outside the hospital at one point, with the young girl being in a wheelchair, and being pushed by the girl with the pink t-shirt. She was sad that the Sekirei could die because of the death of her Ashikabi, but she knew that this Sekirei was stuck in a bind that she could not get out of easily.
"Fine, you can have the names."
Yahan was pulled back into the conversation and listened intently on the names.
"Kocho found out the names for us. The Ashikabi's name is Yuuto Kirabasa. He really had no other thing of noteworthy happened to him except that he was left on the doorstep of an orphanage as a baby, with no known information on his biological parents. He lived there for eighteen years before being forced to move out. He owns an apartment near the South part of Shino Teito and is currently unemployed." Kakizuki said.
Yahan felt a sort of...emotional pull towards what was described to her. She had never felt this sort of emotion...having to care for someone whose been through some challenging times. She especially felt bad for Yuuto, as he never had anyone to grow up with, and had to fight through all the problems on his own.
No, I can't think about that. I'm bonded to Kenji. There is no way for me to attract someone like him...right? I have to focus on the task at hand.
"And as for the Sekirei...well, you may find this interesting. It was No.7, Akistu."
Yahan and Kenji both looked on in surprise at that. Yahan more so as she didn't think it was possible. She had snuck inside MBI and overheard a conversation that the scientists there had messed up Akitsu in the process. She had accidentally been activated when being tested. Which was supposed to mean that she couldn't be bonded with anyone.
But this guy, Yuuto, somehow bonded with Akistu. This is the first time in a while that I want to watch someone like him. Maybe it will turn out better than expected.
Kenji seemed to be smirking up a storm.
"Well, as long as Yahan has them in her sight, we'll take them out with no problem. We don't really need help as long as there's only one."
Kenji you fucking idiot. Why did you decide now to provoke him?
Kakizuki smiled a bit at this, then came up to Kenji and grabbed him by the throat, which caused Yahan to tense up.
"Kenji, is it? Listen, if you don't do as I tell you, then you and Yahan won't see the light of day. So, if I call and say take care of them, I'll let you know. But as of right now, only watch and observe. Nothing more. Do you understand?"
Kenji nodded his head and Kakizuki let go, letting Kenji take in a deep breath. Then, Kakizuki and Kocho left the two of them standing there, without taking a glance back.
"Those assholes. When I see them next-"
"Kenji, there's nothing we could have done. If we would have said no, they would have forced us to do it anyways. We were backed into a hole."
"That still doesn't mean I have to like him. I don't have to listen to him. Yahan, when you get the chance, kill that Sekirei and that Ashikabi. No remorse."
Yahan nodded, but in her head, she was once again thinking about what Kakizuki said.
All I have to do is watch him. I'm not supposed to kill him. Now Kenji seems to be focused on nothing but ending those two. I need to be smart about this...or else I'll be dead by tomorrow.
And that's the end of this chapter. Not as long as the other one, but still pretty long, nonetheless. So, Akistu and Yuuto are becoming closer, Mikogami has a grudge against Yuuto, and Yahan was given the task of following Yuuto and Akistu. So, a lot of things going on but not too much action. And any suggestions for what Sekirei could be paired with Yuuto is appreciated. Anyways, see ya.
