Wishing Kokoros
By: Mirai Kurosaki
Chapter 2
Author's Note: Konbanwa minna-san! Ok, next chapter is up!
Disclaimers: Same as before
Warnings: Same as before
Rating: PG-13
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"Hisokaaaa~!" Another whine emerged in the crowds as they brushed by. Another sigh was followed.
"What, Tsuzuki?"
Violet eyes filled with crystal streaks and a pout replaced the cheerful tones that usually smiled unless…"I'm hungry! Can't we get something to eat?"
Emerald eyes fixed their sight on a now puppy Tsuzuki, ears drooped and teary eyes. He hated when that depressed face tortured him. "…We don't have time."
"But…but…" More tears appeared, as a frown grew worse.
Hisoka crossed his thin arms and leaned against a wall. His verdant eyes had closed and he stood still as in thought. After a few minutes, Hisoka's eyes peered open to find a desperate Tsuzuki in front of his face. He huffed in defeat. "Ugh, ok, ok. Only a little."
Tears faded and eyes danced as they sparkled, ears perked up and a wide grin shone with happiness. "Sankyu Hisoka!" Firm arms wrapped around Hisoka's slender waist in a tight Tsuzuki bear hug.
A slight blush spread through a shocked face and his fingers pried off Tsuzuki. "Yeah, whatever. Come on then." Hisoka began to wander towards a near by restaurant with a merry Tsuzuki tagging along.
As they entered the restaurant, the two partners sat at a round table that sat next to a window that showed the beauty of the mortal world. Tsuzuki's cheerful attitude grew when a waitress came by.
"How may I help you today?"
Tsuzuki immediately began to spit out orders; mainly desserts, while Hisoka just sighed and crossed his arms in boredom."…and I'll have a chocolate slice of cake!"
"Ugh…err…ok…is that all?" The waitress continued to scribble on her pad everything that Tsuzuki had asked for his drooling stomach.Tsuzuki blinked innocently and pointed a finger at Hisoka. He smiled and cheerfully announced to the waitress. "No, you still have to take his order."
The waitress just gave him an odd look and turned her sapphire eyes towards Hisoka.
"Um, what can I get you sir?" She watched as Hisoka lazily opened his eyes and gave her a tiny smile.
"Just some water, please." He received a warm smile in return. She scribbled his order quickly and roamed into the kitchen to prepare their orders.
Tsuzuki worriedly looked at Hisoka and set down his bread that the waitress had given them. "Is that all? Don't you want some soup or something?"
"No, that's all." Hisoka sighed and laid his head in the palm of his hand as he gazed out through the open window. The sun's rays caressed his pale feature and danced upon his hair, making it glow. Hisoka didn't turn when Tsuzuki's voice spoke up.
"Na Hisoka, daijobu ka? You seem pale…is there something I can get you?" Tsuzuki's expression grew worse when he didn't hear a response from the boy. "Hisoka?"
"Huh? Oh…gomen Tsuzuki. I wasn't paying attention." Hisoka then waved a hand dismissively. "Don't worry I'm fine. Just hot that's all."
Tsuzuki narrowed his eyes. "Hot? Hisoka…it's winter. Are you ill? Maybe I should bring you to Watari or-"
"No, no. I'm fine! Oh kuso…" Hisoka's hands moved to his head and began to massage his temple.
"Hisoka?"
Hello again. How are you doing?
…
What's wrong?
You're what's wrong! Go away! I don't want to talk to you!
You really should get out more.
You're such an ass
I love you too.
Ugh! You're so unbelievable!
I'm waiting for you to see me.
I told you jackass; I'm not seeing you.
We use to be such good friends
I had no friends when I was little.
I was your friend! I talked to you about my problems and I listened to yours!
…You're really are real, aren't you?
Of course!
I still feel an odd presence from you. How do I know that you are still my friend?
I'll prove it.
"Hisoka! Say something!"
How?
You'll see. Bye for now!
…Ja ne.
You actually said bye.
I'll judge you from now on and see how loyal you still are.
All right then. I better go. Your koibito's calling.
He's not my koibito damn it! Kuso…my head hurts again.
Ja ne!
Ja.
Hisoka peered his eyes opened once more and discovered Tsuzuki only inches away from his own face; gentle eyes stained with concern and compassion. "Hisoka…what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Hisoka stood up and paced out the restaurant with Tsuzuki hot on his heels. He kept his wonder on the ground and not at the pleading Tsuzuki begging for answers. He continued to ignore the kind voice of Tsuzuki flickering until a strong arm grabbed him and gently yet firmly slam his back against a wall. Hisoka then felt two hands fling on the wall on either side of his head pinning him there. Topaz eyes glared at him.
"I'm not letting you free until you tell me what's wrong."
Hisoka's jade eyes widened. It was very rare when Tsuzuki used a firm and serious voice around those he cared about. Everyone knew Tsuzuki loved Hisoka and would never use such a harsh voice when speaking to him. Yet, Hisoka's stubbornness could get the best of Tsuzuki. Hisoka could only glare back.
"It's none of your business." Hisoka pushed Tsuzuki out of the way and resumed pacing forward. He wasn't about to admit everything about his childhood and Miyuki. A lone shadow that he believed only existed in the depths of his mind, that pleaded for love and compassion from his loved ones. He would remain quiet. Though Tsuzuki wasn't giving up as he easily caught up with Hisoka.
"Listen Hisoka, I really am worried about you. You seem pale, you keep passing out, not to mention in your own world. Please? I care about you and I want to know what's troubling you. You can tell me…I won't laugh." Tsuzuki begged for answers as Hisoka just stopped and looked at him with deep eyes.
"I know Tsuzuki…I know." A faint whisper escaped Hisoka and he continued to walk. Tsuzuki just blinked and his eyes gleamed sympathy and he decided to keep quiet. He really wished Hisoka would open up more and express his emotions. Yet his younger partner always played a fake mask that hid all his agony that's kept locked in his hidden and shattered heart. He sighed.
After they continued to roam for about an hour, silence embracing them, both came upon an abandon building. Chipped pieces and burnt areas covered its once beautiful sight. It was said the building use to be an old mansion that belonged to the wealthy family of the Kyomeito's.
However, after a mysterious attack and fire erupted the building, along with its owners, lost their lives. After a while, it was used as a hotel for the wealthy where parties would be held or just for relaxation. Rumors say that the house is still haunted by the lost souls of the Kyomeito's souls that moaned in fear and anger seeking revenge…or so that's what everyone said. Ever since, the building was left alone and never used.
"So this is it ne?" Tsuzuki inspected the construction and raised an eyebrow. Tatsumi had ordered them to check this area out for many of the killings took place around the mansion.
Hisoka slowly walked towards the large front door and placed his hand on the doorknob. "Ah." He gently peered through the open door as it creaked when Tsuzuki walked through followed by
Hisoka. They both paced to the middle of the mansion and looked around. Tsuzuki then spun around and faced Hisoka.
"It doesn't seem as if anyone's here."
Hisoka shook his head, wheat hair swaying. "Iie. Someone…or something is here." He began to walk into one of the rooms and found the study.
"You feel their presence?" Tsuzuki went along with his partner and peeked into the room next to the one Hisoka was in. A small 'yes' could be heard from the study where Hisoka was flipping through books he had recently found.
Inside the study, many books were stored. Thick, thin, different shades of miraculous colors. What surprised Hisoka the most, was that none of the books seemed to have been damaged.
"Why are these books in such mint condition? Surely, if everything else was captured in the flames, then these books must have done so as well. But they're not." Hisoka set the book down that he had soared through.
As he was about to leave, a rather large book caught his attention. He hesitated but eventually gathered the book in his arms and turned to a random page. "An old photo album." He noticed pictures of family members that must have lived here. "Must be a long rein of history within this family. Huh?" Green eyes studied carefully on a picture of a teenage boy about his age, a little older Hisoka thought. The odd thing was that this boy looked a lot like someone he knew.
"…Miyuki?"
Suddenly, thousands of pictures flooded his mind. Blood streaking innocent faces, mournful cries and moans ached in agony, flesh melting and crimson liquid dripping silently onto the inferno floor. A young boy shrieking inaudible words as his soul was ripped apart at the sight of his family shrieking in agony; shreds of scarlet skin fluttering off into oblivion, bodies fading into skeletons as treacherous tears trickled down. This…is too…much.
Scream Hisoka…
I…won't…
Feel the agony I felt.
No…
The sorrow…
Stop…
The fire swirling and raging…
Please…
The cries of my loved ones!
No!
The tears of anger…
Stop…Okaasan…Otousan…
Scream…
Hisoka screamed.
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As Tsuzuki reached the top of the flight of stairs, his head shot up at the sorrowful scream that had come from Hisoka. He immediately flew down the stairs and ran quickly into the study. He dashed around looking for any sign of his young partner. "Hisoka?!"
A small shudder was heard in the corner and Tsuzuki rushed towards the sound. There, his heart crumbled to pieces at the sight of his friend. Hisoka was curled up in a corner shuddering with tears leaking out as small sobs escaped him. Pure fear and agony shone in Hisoka's eyes.
Tsuzuki kneeled in front of the boy and wrapped his arms protectively around his frightened partner. "What happened?"
"So…so much pain…and…sorrow." Hisoka clutched Tsuzuki and allowed more anguish tears to trickle.
"Sshh. It's ok. I'm here. Nothing's gonna happen." Tsuzuki continued to sooth Hisoka's damped hair and caressed words, with soft urging words being whispered into his small partner's ear.
"No…no it's not okay!" Hisoka fumed into his partner's face, eyes swelled with tears. Tsuzuki opened his mouth yet no words came. He sighed and scooped Hisoka boldly into his arms, carrying him out.
"I think it's best if we return to let you rest. Then, you can tell me what happened." A silent nod came from his younger partner as Tsuzuki continued to carry Hisoka back to JoOhCho.
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Tsuzuki sighed in relief as he brought the quilt up to Hisoka's chest, tucking his younger partner in the puffy blankets. On the way back, Hisoka had fallen into a peaceful sleep much to Tsuzuki's content.
"Just relax, Hisoka." Tsuzuki gave a benevolent smile and brushed a few strands of lanky wheat hair. He turned and walked out the door, running into Watari on the way out.
"Ah, Tsuzuki. Is he asleep?"
Tsuzuki nodded mutely as he pointed a finger where the sleeping form lied quietly. Watari peeked over Tsuzuki's shoulder to see the young Shinigami and his labor breathing.
"Okay. Why don't you get some rest? I'll take a look at him and see what's wrong."
"Mm. Sankyuu Watari." Tsuzuki brushed by his comrade into the next room where he spotted
Wakaba eating along side her partner, Terazuma. He greeted them with a warm welcome and pranced over towards the counter to make some hot chocolate.
Wakaba set down her tea and glanced towards Tsuzuki. "Tsuzuki, I have some extra cinnamon rolls if you'd like them." She pulled out to crispy and large rolls proving her point.
"Aa. Sure." Tsuzuki, with a mug in hand, sat down across from the pair with a concerned look towards nothing in particular. Terazuma and Wakaba exchanged perplexed faces and looked back at Tsuzuki:
Terazuma raised an eyebrow in curiosity as he spoke. "What's wrong? You're always jumpy about sweets."
Chocolate hair swayed back in forth as Tsuzuki shook his head. He gave them a reassuring smile. "Nothing's wrong. I guess today I'm just not interested…"
"…This has something to do with Hisoka…doesn't it?" Wakaba leaned closer to Tsuzuki indicating for an explanation.
A faint sigh was heard from the sweet lover. "Hai…I don't know what's the matter with him."
"Have you tried asking him? Terazuma suggested while he cupped his hands behind his head.
"Aa. But he keeps saying 'I'm fine. Don't worry about it'. The fact is that I am worried…but he won't let me help." Tsuzuki hunched his shoulders miserably not even noticing Wakaba's slender hand placing itself on his shoulder.
"Don't worry Tsuzuki-san. I think all he needs is time. Maybe he's just afraid. You know how sensitive Hisoka can be." She tried to cheer him up by giving her best smile, which proved to be no avail.
"Tsuzuki!"
Three heads darted towards a frantic Watari flailing his arms. Tsuzuki stood up quickly. "What is it? What's the matter?"
Watari pointed into the room, still gasping. "Bouya! He's gone!" Tsuzuki immediately dashed into the room to see the sheets tangled in a heap and the curtains violently swaying.
"Hisoka? Hisoka?! Where are you?!" Wakaba and Terazuma had just entered with eyes widen at the sight of no Hisoka and a frantic Tsuzuki.
"I was checking him over, when his eyes darted open and he began to walk out the window like a zombie!"
Everyone turned his or her attention back to a desperate Watari. "The scary part was that his eyes had no life! They were all dull and he kept saying 'I will return back to you.' And then, he vanished!"
Tsuzuki froze as his blood ran out cold. "…Hisoka…" He wasted no time to jump out the window and float down towards the hard surface. As soon as his feet touched the ground he quickly broke out into a full run.
"Tsuzuki! Where are you going?!"
"I'm going to find Hisoka! I won't lose him!"
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A figure roamed around in the air, admiring the beauty of the incoming presence. A twisted smile grew as his patience had finally paid off.
"I see you came."
No repsonse.
"Hmph." The figure landed back onto the surface and began to inspect the second, lonely form. Lifeless emerald eyes stared blankly ahead, golden wheat hair swaying slightly in the gentle breeze. A low chuckle emerged from the dark form as he placed a cold hand to the boy's cheek, brushing down parted lips to the owner's jaw.
"Hisoka…my precious pet."
The figure leaned in closer until his breath was marked on Hisoka's lips. Only millimeters away from control…
"Hisoka!! Hey!! Get away from him!" A powerful tackle sent the figure down to the floor, staggering to restrain his attacker. The darkened form peered up with a merciless glare at his opponent. He locked eyes with violet ones.
"Ah, I thought you would have come. You're Tsuzuki…Hisoka's partner…"
Tsuzuki easily met his narrowed eyes. "Hai. And I won't let you touch him…" Anger blazed inside him at the sight of his dull and prone partner standing there.
The figure could only cackle as he regained his balance. "Well, I'd think you can't defeat me."
"Then think again...Miyuki"
The figure grinned evilly. "Well, well, well. I guess you do own a brain in that hard head of yours." This only angered Tsuzuki, making his rage boil.
Miyuki leapt up into the trees dodging an attack from Tsuzuki that was carelessly aimed. His singsong voice filled the night wind with a twisted presence. "Na-ah-aahh, Tsuzuki-san. I suggest you take care of your koi first." He chuckled and disappeared instantly into the shadows among them.
"Nani?" Tsuzuki spun around to face horror. He saw Hisoka sprawled out on the ground not an inch of his body showing any movement of life. He hurried to Hisoka's side, lifting the limp body into his arms.
"Hisoka?! Hisoka! Hisoka say something! Hisoka!!" Tears began to form in the corners of
amethyst eyes. He harshly shook the boy's shoulders. His stomach then tightened when there was no response from the young boy.
Tsuzuki bent his head down and placed his head on Hisoka's chest, listening for any sign of life. His eyes closed as he sighed with relief at the rhythmic slow beating oh his partner's heart. "Thank Kami-sama you're alright. I better get you back then before who know's what will happen." He stood up with Hisoka securely in his arms and began to head back.
A dark figure beyond the shadows of darkness lured, smirking. "Don't worry Hisoka…I told you that I would prove loyalty…and you will be mine once again…only in time…only in time."
His attention locked on another figure with brilliant gold eyes. "It's time for our plan to proceed to the next stage."
Golden eyes narrowed and a smile tugged at the end of fine lips. "Hai."
~*~tbc?~*~
Author's Note: Yes! Finally this chapter is done!! Well, I know it was shorter than the other but…oh well! I needed to get this chapter done. @_@ Anyway, did you like it?