Another chapter, more characters to introduce and develop. More Sekirei will begin to bond with Yuuto eventually, but not immediately. It will take time for other Sekrei to find Yuuto, but already a couple of them are starting to develop feelings for him. Unfortunately, this chapter took a lot longer to get out because I was really sick and was stuck in bed for about two days. anyways, let's get to the reviews.

Unknown Guest: Sorry to hear that. I understand what you mean though. I have read several stories where they never finish those stories in the slightest. I hope to finish this story eventually. You just have to have confidence in me.

Bobainox: Um...thanks for the support again. And yes, I will try and keep it up.

Anyways, onto the next chapter.

I don't own Sekirei.

Sekirei Snatcher

Chapter 5: Coincidences

Yuuto was at the grocery store, getting some food and supplies for Miya, the innkeeper at Izumo Inn. He had only just moved in about two days ago and getting his things to his apartment to the inn yesterday was a hassle for him. Thankfully, some of the guests at Izumi Inn were able to help him out, which he was thankful for. But he did know that this was only temporary once he got himself a real job once this game was over.

If this game would ever end in the first place. I'm starting to feel like one of my Sekirei's will have to kill someone...if they haven't already done that.

Yuuto was just about to reach for a package of eggs, when someone snatched them away from him. He turned to see who took the eggs from him. It was a young girl about a year younger than him, who had medium black hair and blue eyes, and she was wearing a brown school uniform. She gave Yuuto a quick grin, then raced off towards the checkout.

"Dammit, that was the last one...Guess I'll have to improvise."

So, instead, he grabbed another pair of eggs that were like the ones Miya wanted, and finally started towards the checkout line. That's when he noticed the camera in the grocery store begin to move a bit.

Wait, I thought the cameras usually didn't move...unless someone is monitoring us...guess it must be how those guys got my identity. Have to figure out whose messing with those camera's. Anyways, got to get back to the Inn. I'm sure Yomi and Akitsu will be worried...if they haven't already killed each other yet.


Outside Grocery Store...

Yukari was happy that she got the things she wanted. She was living with her mother at the moment, but most of the time she took care of herself since her mother wasn't around her. But that was alright, she was in a positive attitude, and she was glad she got the last of her favorite eggs just before that guy did.

Although he does seem a little annoyed...hope I don't see him again...wouldn't want to get in his way.

After that, she headed back to her apartment, going through the crowds of people without paying too much attention to the others around her. She had been about to head past the mall and continue her way, but she had suddenly stopped when she saw a peculiar person sitting on a bench. It was a young boy around her age, who had grey hair and eyes. He was wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt, barely able to stand out. But what got Yukari's attention was the fact that he was looking back and forth, trying to look for someone.

I wonder if he's looking for someone he lost? Maybe I can help him out.

Yukari slowly made her way through the crowds of people to get to the strange boy. After a bit, she finally got to the bench and looked at him curiously.

"Hi there. Do you have a name?" Yukari asked.

The boy looked up at Yukari, who had a look of surprise on his face.

"W-What?" The boy asked.

"You know, your name? I was simply curious why you're just sitting there looking around for someone."

"Well...um...I'm trying to look for my sister. We were supposed to hang out with each other...but then she suddenly disappeared. I've have not had any luck finding her."

Yukari sighed a bit. She did feel bad for this boy, but she knew that he needed to be more confidant in himself. So, she decided to help anyways.

"My name's Yukari. What's your name?"

"It's...No.107...Shiina."

"Well, Shiina, do you have any place you live?"

"No-"

"Then you're coming with me."

Yukari grabbed Shiina's hand and began to head back to her place.

"Wait, what, hold on-"

"What? I'm taking you to where I live. You need a place to stay while we look for your sister. Plus, you need a makeover...your clothes seemed a little bland."

Yukari didn't see Shiina's face, in which it had turned a bright red.


At Izumi Inn...

Akistu was looking at Tomi with some jealous intent. She had been like this ever since Yuuto had left to grab some groceries. She was ready at any moment to attack Yomi when she attempted to provoke her.

She came after me...so I should be the one to spend the most time with Master...not her! But I am losing my patience here...isn't she going to say something?

"Are we just going to sit here? Or are we going to talk?" Yomi asked.

"What is there to talk about? You only just want to talk about Master."

"You mean Yuuto? Damn, I didn't know you were that kinky. I wouldn't mind called Yuuto master either, but he asked me to call him Yuuto."

"Master is just saying that. I know he cares about me."

"I think what you meant to say is he cares for both of us. I swear, if you get anymore in your own head, I swear it's going to explode."

Akistu got up and went over to Yomi in a menacing manner.

"Master is the only one for me...and no one can take that away from me."

Akitsu suddenly heard the door slide open as she saw Master walk into Izumi Inn with the groceries. Akistu suddenly calmed down again and went over to greet him.

"Master, welcome home. Here let me take the groceries for you." Akitsu said.

"Thanks, Akitsu. And it's Yuuto."

Akitsu stopped for a moment before she took the groceries. Then she grabbed the groceries and quickly went to the kitchen.

Has Master really been asking me to call him Yuuto all this time? No, this is the first time I heard it. It's just a fluke anyways...I'm sure he likes being called master anyways.

Akistu handed the groceries off to Miya, until she noticed a young woman looking at her with a happy face. She had on blue jeans and a pink shirt with a gold star on her chest. She also had long brown hair and brown eyes. Akitsu knew this woman as Uzume. She was introduced to her by Miya, but Akitsu didn't really trust her. She just seemed too nice to Akitsu to not be hiding something. So she had not really talked to her all that much before, and she didn't expect to be saying anything after.

"Why the gloomy face Akitsu? Worried about the attention Yomi is getting?" Uzume asked.

"Of course, not...I just want him-"

"To yourself? Yeah, not happening. Akitsu, you need to let loose a bit. Yomi isn't going to be the last one Yuuto bonds with. You're just going to have to spend time with him...and not get stuck in your own head."

Just then, Yuuto came into the room and went over to where Miya was.

"Hey Miya, I just wanted to let you know that me, Yomi and Akistu are going to head out."

This surprised Akitsu a bit, wondering what Yuuto could be up to.

"Oh? And what's the occasion."

"I'm just trying to help someone out."

Ah, I get it. He wants to help out that woman who had those scars.

Akitsu and Yuuto had come across Yashima, a woman who had cuts and bruises on her arms, and even though Akitsu was jealous of the fact that Yuuto was paying more attention to her, she could understand why he wanted to help her. No one deserved to be hurt like that.

"Also...have you noticed anything weird happening around here?" Yuuto asked.

"What do you mean?" Miya asked.

"I mean, I noticed before I left the inn, that the camera's here were moving on their own. I thought they were usually timed. But then I noticed the same thing happened when I was in the grocery store. That couldn't have been a coincidence, right?"

Akitsu noticed Miya stay silent for a moment, but then she smiled at Yuuto.

"No dear, it was just some strange circumstances. Nothing to worry about. If you could excuse me for a moment."

Miya then walked out of the kitchen and headed upstairs. Akitsu got together with Yuuto.

"Wasn't that a little weird?" Yuuto asked.

"With what?" Akitsu asked.

"The way Miya acted. It was like she was trying to hide something in the house...well, we'll talk about it later...right now we have to help Yashima...I can't continue to let her suffer."

Akitsu nodded her head in understand, and the two of them, plus Yomi, exited Izumi Inn and headed for the mall.


Outside...

Yahan was waiting with Kenji to see where the group would go next. She didn't really know why she tracked Yuuto and his Sekirei in the first place if Higa wasn't going to make a move. Usually, Higa would have sent some of his Sekirei after an individual, but once Yahan told of Yomi being bonded to Yuuto, he had told her and Kenji to keep tabs to see if it would happen again.

Higa must view Yuuto as a serious threat if he hasn't made the first move yet. But...he's not that bad of a guy. Sure, he's got some anger problems, but other than that, he's perfectly normal...besides, I find him cute.

"Their leaving again." Kenji said.

Yahan looked over at Izumi Inn and saw Yuuto, Akitsu and Yomi begin to make their way towards the south again. Yahan tried to remember if there was anything important for Yuuto to warrant brining his Sekirei along. Then she remembered seeing the interaction between him and a young woman with brown hair in a café.

He's going back to the café? But what would be the purpose of that? Guess we'll have to keep watch on him.

So, Yahan and Kenji continued to follow the trio in case they needed to jump into action.


At MBI...

Haihane was busy putting things up on her walls, as she backed up to look at her masterpiece. Sure, most of the pictures were ripped up...but most of them had Yuuto being the centerpiece. She had for some reason grown infatuated with Yuuto. Something about the way he looked, and his story really pulled her towards Yuuto. She had taken the job of following Yuuto for that reason; putting picture of him on her wall.

I... need to get the courage to ask him...since, you know, he found a way to take away other people's Sekirei. I just hope nobody-

Haihane never got to finish her thought at Karasuba suddenly opened the door to Haihane's room and came upon her room.

"Are you ever going come...out...what is that?" Karasuba asked.

"It's, nothing. Just...pictures of where he has been. That's all." Haihane said.

"That's bullshit and you know it. You're into him, aren't you?"

"How do you-, uh, I mean, you don't know that!"

"I can see your face. It's fucking red as a tomato."

Haihane's tried to cover her face, but all that did was create scratches on her face instead.

"Dammit, do I have to do everything here? Look, I don't like doing this, but I'm coming to. I've been keeping an eye on Yuuto as well, and I want to see some fucking action...and the only thing that's going to get me that is by following him around." Karasuba said.

"What about Benitsubasa?"

"Fuck that bitch, she isn't needed for this shit."

Haihane was trying not to stand out, but Karasuba and Haihane together headed out of her room and to the destination that Yuuto was heading for.


One hour later...

Yuuto and his Sekirei were eating some ice cream, which Yuuto had gotten for all of them. Akitsu seemed to be enjoying this the most, as Yuuto saw her slowly licking the popsicle that she had gotten...which looked like a certain male part... well, what it should look like. Yuuto had gotten it so that they could waste time when Yashima was done with her shift. But he had enjoyed talking with Yomi quite a bit since she was already done with her.

"So, you never knew where you came from? You just woke up in a lab surrounded by scientist?" Yuuto asked.

"Yeah...I was told that me and everyone else was found on a ship...but I don't know if I truly believe that." Yomi said.

"You're not wrong. It's hard for me to trust MBI. All they've been doing is manipulating things around our control. But...they might be the best chance of survival."

Akitsu and Yomi looked at Yuuto in surprise.

"What do you mean?" Yomi asked.

"I don't like them...I hate them more like it. But...I have a bad feeling when I'm around Miya...it just doesn't sit well with me, but I don't feel safe when I'm at Izumo Inn. I know this sounds odd, but I want to try and get into MBI...see if it's safe to stay at. Besides, Izumo Inn is only temporary until we find something bigger."

Yuuto didn't know how his Sekirei would react to his explanation but was relieved when Yomi smiled a bit.

"Finally, I wasn't the only one to notice something was up with Miya. I mean, who the hell has a Hyena magically appear behind them? It's not fucking normal. She is a strong Sekirei. But your right. It's only temporary...hey, aren't some expensive apartment complexes near MBI tower? I'm sure you can find something there."

"That's just it. I don't know if it's an active area where battles happen often. I don't want to put either of you in unnecessary danger." Yuuto said.

Both Akitsu and Yomi blushed at that statement, but Yuuto became more focused on the café, as he saw Yashima exit the café, and began walking towards someplace. He waited a bit before and as she was beginning to disappear, that is when he got up out of his seat and his two Sekirei followed him.


In an alleyway...

Nina was walking back from...well, nowhere really. She had just been walking around town since she didn't really know what else to do...in fact, she couldn't even do anything else as her mind was constantly on Yuuto. She had neglected doing anything else.

God, I wish he wasn't constantly in my head. All right, it is decided. Next time I see him, I am going to make out with him, whether he wants to or-

Nina's thoughts were interrupted, as she thought she had heard something. She put her hands up in case she saw anything that came towards her. She kept moving around in case someone attacked her from behind. She then felt some heat building, and it wasn't the normal kind of heat as well. She moved to the right, just as a lightning bolt came flying out from nowhere. Nina turned around and saw a set of twins with black hair and red and purple spandex. Nina recognized both as Hikari and Hibiki because they were taking out Sekirei who were not bonded.

"No... I'm not going to die here today. I need to find him before-"

"Listen, just hold still and die. This is for your own good." Hikari said.

"No. I'm not giving up!"

Nina held out her hands, and a blue sort of energy started to form for her hands, and it released coming towards the twins. They both duck under in order to avoid being hit. Nina again powered up, but this time released it in spurts, trying to at least hit one of them. The twins dodged the blue energy and went behind a garbage chute. The two got ready to head towards Nina. But Nina wasn't letting that happen. She fired off an energy shot and blasted the chute. The twins had to duck to avoid being hit. Nina, seeing that the two were distracted, ran off to try and get away.

"Get back here!" Hikari yelled.

Nina ran out into the night trying to get away but was being closely followed by Hikari and Hibiki. She ran past some people, who were curious as to why she was running. Suddenly, she felt a huge electric shock course through her entire body. She collapsed to the ground, and saw some steam coming off her. She tried to move and crawl away but realized she couldn't move her muscles. She was pushed over and saw the twins looking over her. She began to cry, as she wasn't going to be able to see Yuuto again.

I'm sorry I failed you. I wish I could see your face one last-

She never got to finish her thought as she saw electricity come towards her, and then everything went dark.


With Yuuto...

Yuuto and his Sekirei had been following Yashima for the past hour, but Yuuto noticed that Yomi was becoming impatient, with the fact that she kept rubbing her scythe back and forth across her chest. Yuuto was also starting to become annoyed with how long this was taking, but knew he had to keep pushing forward.

But finally, he saw Yashima head towards an apartment complex. It seemed to be a little rough, as he saw trash lying around the area, but he also noticed a couple of blood spots on the ground.

This is not a good part of the neighborhood. I need to be careful around here.

"Are you nervous master?" Akitsu said.

"Yeah, I am. I don't like this. This is not the greatest place to live. We need to get her out of there if possible." Yuuto said.

After Yashima entered the complex, the trio followed a couple of feet behind her. They went inside, and Yuuto saw Yashima walk up to the third story of the apartment before heading in a room on his right. Yuuto, Akitsu and Yomi all walked up the stairs as quickly as possible, as they wanted to listen in as to what was going on. Yuuto was the first one to the door, and he quietly put his ear to the door.

"...do anything useful?" A male voice said.

"I-I'm sorry. I was doing my best-" Yashima said.

"Then you're a worthless piece of trash. You continue to be useless to me. God, I don't even know why I winged you to being with if all you do is just don't use your powers."

"But I can't it's not-"

Suddenly, Yuuto heard a loud bang and Yashima gasping for breath.

"NO! Listen to me bitch. You are nothing. No one will come for you. You're stuck with me for good. There's no hope for you."

Yuuto had had enough. He could not just sit there and let Yashima be abused like this. Yuuto tried for the door. It was locked. He suddenly heard the commotion stop. Yuuto was glad that whoever this person was, he had stopped abusing the girl.

"You know the drill, right? Don't say a god damn word or you're dead."

Yuuto heard footsteps, and Yuuto motioned for Akistu and Yomi to go to the right side of him. They did as they were told, knowing what he was about to do. Yuuto heard the door opening, and he did not get a look at the person because once the door was blasted wide open, he punched the man in the face. The man at the door immediately cried out in pain and shock and fell to the floor quickly.

"Akitsu, Yomi, keep him at bay. I'll check on Yashima."

The two did as they were told and surrounded the man. Yuuto went in and looked at Yashima. She seemed to be in total shock that someone else was in this room. Yuuto went over to Yashima. He saw the marks around her neck and went closer to Yashima.

"Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?" Yuuto asked.

"No... I don't...I'm-" Yashima said.

"Fine? It does not look like it. You have been abused by that jerk for...I don't know how long. But I want to get you out of this place...I want you to live life to the fullest."

Yashima looked surprised, and then she began to cry. Then she hugged Yuuto.

"He was horrible. He always wanted to...hurt me, and he loved causing me pain. I just want someone who loves me."

Then Yuuto was shocked as she kissed him on the lips. Yuuto then saw her wings spout on her back. Yuuto was thankful that it worked for Yashima. But he was getting a little concerned, since he was going to have to balance out everyone that he was with. Yuuto and Yashima then broke the kiss, and Yuuto turned his attention to the man on the floor.

"You...I don't want to ever see your face again. If I do...you'll be ten feet underground before you even know what hit you."

The man spit on the ground like he did not care.

"Go fuck yourself. I am not listening to jack shit. She's my Sekirei."

"Not anymore. She is a part of my group now. Do not follow us. It's for your own good."

Yuuto went over to Yashima and picked her up. Yashima's face suddenly turned a scarlet red, while Yomi and Akitsu looked on in jealousy. Yuuto went out of the room, and began to make his way down the apartment, heading back to Izumo Inn. But when he began to make his way down the stairs, the man came out of the apartment with a knife in his hand.

"Give back my bitch you asshole."

Yuuto knew that Akitsu and Yomi would have killed this man instantly if he was a Sekiri, but he was an Ashikabi. The man tried to stab Yuuto in the stomach, but he dodged. Then, Yuuto kicked the man in the chest. The metal bars broke when the man hit them, and he fell three stories onto the ground below. Akitsu, Yomi and Yashima were surprised by the action that Yuuto had took. But Yomi quickly snapped out of it and began to feel...wet.

"Yuuto. I don't know why, but that was so hot what you did." Yomi said.

"Master...I didn't know you had that in you." Akitsu said.

"Well...you get used to it if you lived like I used to." Yuuto said.

Yashima looked at Yuuto's face, and saw a dark look on his face. Yuuto began to walk down the steps along with his Sekirei, and they walked past the groaning man. The man tried to move towards them, but he couldn't move his body.

"Ass...hole...give...me...back-AGH!"

The man felt something puncture his back, and he felt blood beginning to form on his chest. He looked at who had punctured him, and he saw a woman with claws on her hands, and another woman who had long silver hair, and her eyes looking insane.

"Who...the fuck...ugh..."

Karasuba looked at the man that she had just killed. She knew she was not supposed to kill Ashikabi's, but he was no longer one, so she was in the clear. Besides, she had just witnessed something from Yuuto that she didn't think she would see...a killer's mentality. She knew just by looking at his face in real time that he had been through a lot of pain and agony...which she had not seen before in anyone.

"Karasuba...are you alright?" Haihane asked.

"Oh yes...I'm just fine...great actually." Karasuba said.

Haihane didn't like the look on Karasuba's face, and tried not to look directly at her as the two walked out of the apartment as the sirens began to blare.


On the rooftop...

Yahan couldn't believe what she just witnessed. She saw Yuuto confront the man without even batting an eye, and he had the audacity to hurt him without even a second thought.

Why can't Kenji be like that? Protect and care about me like I'm an actual person. Okay...I probably need to figure out how-

Yahan's thoughts were interrupted when Kenji got a call on his phone. He picked it up and put it one speaker.

"Who's this?" Kenji asked.

"It's Kakizaki. Look, I talked to my boss...and he perceives Yuuto Kirabasa as a threat to the game. I want you to tag along with two of Izumi's Sekirei. He will not allow Yuuto to continue to steal Sekirei, especially his own.

"So, you're saying we can kill him?" Kenji asked.

"No. We need you to capture him, so Izumi can take care of him. We'll be in touch."

Reiji then hang up, and he sighed a bit.

"Damn, can we just kill someone already?"

Yahan was now extremely concerned...but not about Reiji's statement. She was worried about Yuuto.

And that is the end of this chapter. It's good to see that Yashima is part of the group now, and it's not good that Karasuba has taken a liking to Yuuto, since it probably means a lot of people are going to die. Of course, Izumi is now going to try and kill Yuuto, even if he doesn't realize it yet. Sadly, I will be on hiatus for the next couple of months, with no internet at all. But I will be back to writing once I come back. Until then, I will see ya.