Chapter 4
Night finally had fallen, the blood red sunset of the monday afternoon had long faded into a velvet navy blue sky. Stars made of diamonds
were dimmed by the bright streetlights of the bity.Shadows of people moved from street to street in the richer section of the city. On the a particular
street, not a soul was walking around in the dead of night with the exception of the sound of high heels of a whore passing through. The moonlight
shone softly over the rooftops of the inner city, revealing four hiddened figures. Their shadows had a cast of various weapons which fell onto the
window of a near by apartment building. These were the hunters of the eternal darkness, Wiess. As quickly as they had appeared on the
neighboring rooftop they lept onto the victim's apartment building.
The first one that landed on the roof, was a tall man with dripping red hair and dark violet eyes. His black trenchcoat had various buckles
and from his hip hung a katana still in it's sheeth. He glanced around casually before staring ahead at the staircase where another slightly taller
figure leaned by. The red head waited for a nod from the figure which he recieves, the team was ready for the mission. With that the leader
rushed ahead of the group just as the power to the building was cut off.
Silently,the assiassins made their move down to the fifth floor of the 7th floor building, each taking his own approach adding a personal
touch. The smallest of the group was wearing shorts and carrying a crossbow ready to shoot, darts also in his hand. His blue eyes calculated
which room held their victim tonight. Suddenly he stopped in front,nodding to comfirm the room, the other three members were next to him.
A fist was wound up and the wooden door was shattered to pieces. The third member wearing goggles on top of his head locked eyes
with the black room. From the window's moonlight, a bed was revealed with a rather fat man as the sleeper. His eyes held were hallow staring in
shock of the force. His mouth instantly dropped then he scrambled to make an escape only for thousands of wires to cut every inch of skin. Within
seconds the muffles pleads are silenced as his feet dangle from the ceiling, the silence again sets in. The fourth man let's the line of wire fall from
his gloved hands. Black sunglasses shade his eyes that were blank as the body hit the ground. Thud, all four men were gone,and another body
lifeless by the bed.
***
Midnight sang it's sad song along with the stricking 12 dongs in the distant church. A lone woman figure only came into vision with
every streetlight.Her figure faded in and out, but the dark green hair seemed constant, even outside her black trenchcoat. Her garnet eyes were
steady on an approaching apartment building. She paused by the alley, looking down into the darkness, she didn't flinch but instantly locked eyes
with the far side of the wall. A small smirk danced on her lips for a moment then she walked inside, looking around again, up, down, left, right, and
out again.Pulling out a sliver key with a bright purple symbol on the top she began chanting and then leaned back into the wall, fading away into
nothing as the chant faded.
Just as she disappeared completely four different figures came out of the alley then continued on their way towards the up town part
of Tokyo. None looked back or payed attention to the sound of sirens in the background. The woman reappeared, staring at the four shadows,
eyes filled with understanding and fear at the same time. For a moment the one with blood red hair paused, causing her to duck back into the
shadows of the alley. She seemed to keep a rythem of time as she disappeared completely from the scene and the red head to continue on
his way.
***
The group arrived through the back door of Koneko Flower Shop. The first was a young boy with bright blue eyes and slightly brown
blonde hair, his cat like eyes caught the familiar glare from the leader. The blonde just threw his hands up and moved towards his bedroom, within
seconds he was redressed and already on the move. "I'll see you boshiens in the morning, Ja Ne."with that disappeared into the night again.
The youngest shook his head heading towards the kitchen for a late night snack. The leader had already retired for the evening and that left the
brown hair teenager sitting alone.
"Oi Omi-kun, when do you have a shift tomorrow?"the brown hair boy asks hope in his eyes.
"After school Ken-Ken,"Omi states taking a sip of his soda turning around towards his comrade and friend.The teenager nodded understanding
then sighed in defeat.
"Do you think there is a chance that Aya wouldn't open at the crack of dawn?"Ken asks checking to see if the fearless leader was anywhere to
be seen.
"I have no idea,"Omi replies shrugging then heads to his room,"Night Ken-ken."
"Night,"Ken mutters grabbing himself a soda and sitting at the empty table for a moment, silence setting in once again.
Omi changed into his pajamas and layed out his school uniform for the following morning. He paused then smiled thoughtlyfully,"actually
it's already morning." He climbed into bed whispering to an unknown source that there would be no more screams from either him or the dreams.
His eye lids fell heavily as sleep kissed him good night.
***
SIlence seemed to be dripping through a familiar flower shop as the morning light began to approach. A young boy sat in his dark room
on his bed. His breathing was haggared as his eyes darted about the dark room confirming his location. Taking a deep breathe and trying to calm
himself he fell again the soft pillows once again. The ceiling was a gray blue tonight even though during the day it would be bright white. He
frowned as a familiar memory began to resurface, pushing the memory back he was still able to remain who he always would be. He rolled on his
side attempting to gain a few more hours before he would have open the facade once again for all to see. He smirked thinking,"That's all we
are nothing but masks and shells of we were once."he paused for a moment then closed his eyes mutter,"the world is cut in two light and darkness
within the light." Then sleep claimed him for the second time that night his words being lost in the surrounding darkness.
***
Aya sat looking out onto the city, filled with hiden darkness, but still one room in the entire city held light. His violet eyes couldn't spot
it from where he was standing, but he instinctly knew the direction where she lied. His heart seemed to be weighed down and the pressure was
slowly building about causing him to burst but he continued to ignore the pain. His cold eyes closed as the image of the one person who mattered
to him, the reason why he he had joined this hell sickened group, the reason why he was still alive. "Aya,"he whispered to the wind hoping her
name would give him strenghts to face his inner demons. Silently he walked down to his room and started into the darkness again. Closing the
door behind him, and fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.
***
Down the hall, the moonlight still shone dimly into the apartment, a tall man with long blonde hair approached his room, this time around
three o'clock in the morning. His walk was stlightly staggered in a zig zag and for once in many nights he was alone. Silently he sat down on the
bed not looking out the window but at the closed door as if hoping that someone would walk through the door. Another minute of hoping passed,
his inner mind was still saying,"Asuka, you're coming back in a few minutes..Hai," but he only continued to play the immagination game, that had
been taughting him since he could remeber. Growing frustrated he fell back onto the bed staring at the moonlight ceiling, feeling a rust of heat over
his body,he shed his cloths, sliding under the covers and turning away from the light. Eyes clutched tightly holding on to the pillow for dear life,
"Asuka,come back, onegia." Sleep claimed the oldest member of the group as his body went lack, the a lone whisper echoed through the room
."Come back."
***
The sun raced down the street faster than a blink of an eye.Through the window, it affectially kissed the flowers sleeping flowers.
Different variation of color sprang to life once again, from the danity dasies to the elegant rose. Mummers from the back could be heard, actually
more like moaning and grons."Good Morning Ken-ken!"The only response was a groan and the annoying echo of "Good Morning Ken-Ken!"
"Come on Ken-Ken it's time to open the shop. Aya's going to be here in a minute."
"Ken,"a gruff voice shouts, roses still in full bloom but beware of the throns,"Get up and open the shop."
Within seconds the backdoor to the shop opened, a red head and burnette walk through. The first stiff as a board the other one memerily
yawning as he sat down in the wooden chair, only to recieve a death glare from the leader. Ken glares back then goes get the needed items for the
morning shift. Aya stiff turns his head back to opening the metal door and letting more sunlight enter.
Down the side walk a young teenage girl with black hair and sad violet eyes jumps as the metal wall is lifted. The red hair man stares
coldly at her causing her to back up then look down at the sidewalk. Her black bangs covering her eyes"Gomen,"she whispers giving a small
bow then turns to continue on her way to school.
"Well I'm off,"Omi's cheerful voice,"Ja Ne!" is heard as he heads towards the garage. The light hair boy stops at the entrance to the alleyway,
noticing the dark hair girl silently walking. She turns his way then frowns to herself as she cut in front of him, continuing to walk to school alone. Both
employees glance at each other than at the retreating figure, giving a slight nod the boy goes off on his bike. The red head watches in as the two
figures continue down the road.
***
The day continued pleasently and shifts changed since a)Omi gone all day, b)Ken took off, and c) Aya disappeared. Leaving Youji to
sober up during the early afternoon. His cirgatte was hanging from his lip, a no smoking sign hung from the door as he took a breathe. Instantly his
eyes behind his shades glared, and a "Smoking" sign was hung up in it's place. Kicking up his feet he glanced around the completely empty shop,
the cat on the wall said high noon causing his stomach to growl. He stood up about to run and grab something to eat when the bell for the door
giggled childishly.
The blonde employee turned just in time to see a woman with long dark green hair,half way up and half way down. Her outfit was a
purple buisness suit with a matching jacket and skirt. Her shoes were danty purple with some green on the tip. But what caused the cirgatte to
nearly fall from his hand was the pair of preicing garnet eyes that seemed to hold more knowledge than one human could fathom. She smiled
motherly like then in a clam yet demanding voice,"Do you work here?"
The blonde smirked instantly putting on his more futteratous act,"Of course, is there anything I can help YOU with?"He flashed his charmingest
smile he had ever produced.
The woman just quickly lifted an eyebrow then clamly states"Then you can surely get me a dozen white roses," her eyes never wavering from him.
"Certainly,"the blonde smiles running off to grab the flowers and wrap,"You can take a seat,"he offers her a chair.
"Arigatou,"she states quietly sitting properly and pulling a few locks of green behind her ear. Eyes wandering over the shop, the only sound of
the rustling of flowers, a moment of silence. Within seconds a fresh dozen of white roses was produced in her face, she blinked then looked up
at the blonde man who was smiling. The shades were near the tip of his nose causing his eyes to be revealed slightly, deep green. She stood up
taking the flowers smiling warmly,"Arigatou, how much?"
"Nothing,"he says clamly then taking her hand softly a small blush starts to form on her cheeks.
She grabs back her hand then opens her purse pulling out her wallet,"Oh come now, I have to pay you what will your boss say?"
"As if he's ever around,"the blonde smirks refusing the money,"besides I wouldn't want to rip off such a women of grace."
Her eyebrows lifted in shock then a smart smirk appeared on her face,"Well, I'll have to repay you some how, do you have anything in mind?"
"Well,"The tip of the shades nearly fell off then a smile appeared,"your phone number and name for starters."
"Oh,"she looked disappointed then took out a piece of paper scribbling it down quickly,"Call me anytime."She handed it to him face down causing
him to look at her hand. WIthin seconds her lips came in contact with his cheek, and the giggle of bells was heard as she walked through the door.
When he looked up she was gone as quickly as she had came. Youji looked down at paper which held not only the information that he requested
but also the money for the roses.
"I believe it's 2 yen per rose, Mieou Setsuna, 234-45234"(not a real number bakas!)he read the note outloud, rereading the note to himself
he noticed the neat handwriting and elegance of the stationary writing, in the bottom left hand corner was a symbol that was purple with green
border giving it a life of it's down. He study it but his mind went blank since he could not recall ever seeing it. *I'll ask Omi about it later,*he thought
to himself then took out another cirgatte and lite it.
***
Another day of school was terminated and within seconds Omi Tuskino was already busy dealing with his tie *favorite* part of the day.
"Omi-kun!"was screamed as the fan girls began to instantly pile around him,he groaned but kept his normal smile. He glanced over at the other
employees as they attempted to preform their tasks for the screaming girls. Glancing out the window Omi noticed the same black hair girl from
school and the morning. She stood outside the shop watching silently, giving a faint smile but looking away. Just then the phone rang instantly
everyone who owned a phone picked it up but put it down in defeat. Outside the store the girl answered the phone softly a huge smile coming to
her face,"Setsuna-mama!" "Hai,"the girl smiled happily as if she didn't have any trouble in the world, Omi just watched then glanced over at Youji.
The blonde produced a white note then smiled at the girl, within seconds he disappeared and walked out to her.Her constant,"Hai" and "iies"
could be heard. Then she gave another nod and a "Ja Ne" before walking into the store. She looked up at the tall man then smiled,"You must be
the one who helped Setsuna-san this morning."
"Mieou Setsuna,"the blonde states holding his chin as if in thought,"Yes I do remeber her from this morning. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Hai,"her smile was back again,"my gaurdine would like a dozen white roses."
Instantly the blonde man smiled back and grabbed the flowers as he had done before. While the girl was waiting for the flowers instantly all the
other girls started bitching behind her back, but her violet eyes and silent ears instantly knew and heard. She blink forcing herself to stay cheerful
and pulled her money out of her wallet.
"Look her thinks she can buy they're attention,"a fan girl states crossly.
"Yeah, all cause she's the daughter of some rich doctor,"another states smirkly with evil intentions.
"Actually Mieou-san is just doing her duty by making sure we stay in buisness,"the blonde states approaching the dark hair girl.
"You DO know Setsuna-mama!"the girl smiles happily taking the flowers. This caused all the girls to shut up as the black hair girl as she continues
"She told me to tell you it's Pluto."
"Nani?"the blonde asks, most of the other girls had fled annoyed.
"Pluto, the symbol on the note,"she states honestly, her violet eyes bright like a child,"She did give you a note today, hai?"
"Note?"Omi asks curiously coming into the conversation.
"Oh this note?"the blonde asks pulling it from his pocket again holding up the paper.
"Hai, it's from her personal satationary,"she smiles happily,"Arigatou sir demo I have to get going before Setsuna decides to blow up something."
"Why would she do that?"Youji asks curiously.
"She had to quit her job because Haraku-papa and Michiru-mama decided so,"the black hair girl states frowning then giggling remebering the
image,"so now she's preforming her experiments at home until this storm blows over."
"She lives with who?"Ken asks curiously.
"Oh my parents, Tenou Haraku and Michiru,"her eyes wide with curiosity then smiles innocently,"Why do you ask?"
The group of three men just stared at her in unison, all of their jaws were dropped in shock.The young girl blinked curiously then glanced
over at the red hair man who was watching from the corner.Then after a moment of silence,the three men shouted in one loud voice,"NANI!"
Hotaru snapped out of her trance then said,"Nani?What's the big deal? Is not right that three people who love each other very much to live
together?"she spat back. Her frown had replaced her childish face this time with more knowledge then she laughed,"Don't worry most people
react that way about my adoptive family. Well Ja Ne Arigatou." with that the giggle of the bells was heard again only this time it sound more like a
woman's voice as she cracked up at her own joke. As soon as the laughter was gone the three men looked at each other then sighed shaking
their heads.
"I can't believe my luck this week,"the blonde states looking at the number and name. Pulling out a cigarette he muttered,"maybe I should call her
to make sure she's at least sane."Just then a flower pot near the table fell right on to his lap, splattering dirt all over his shirt.
"Kudou! Clean that up and stop making a mess!"a gruff voice came from the opposite side of the store. Instantly the blonde shot back a glare as
he cleaned up the mess thinking*Is is me or does somebody really hate me?*
***
Hotaru arrived home around her usually hour. Smiling as she opened the door she sang,"Minna-san I'm home!"Instantly a way of green
hair can rushing over to the young teenager,"Hi Setsuna-san I got the flowers like you asked and delivered the message."
"Wonderful,"the woman smiled happily taking the flowers,"So how was you're second day at school?"
"It was ok,"the girl states forcing a smile,"demo I feel sorta out of place."
"That's understandable,"the older woman states but says,"I'm sure you'll adjust fine, let's put these in water."
"Hai,"the dark hair girl smiled as they moved into the kitchen of the large mansion. Setsuna washed and cut the flower smiling to herself, glancing
back at the short girl who was sitting at the table. Her head rested on her arms as she watched the other woman sellect a crystal vase and fill it
with water.
"Something's bothering you,"Setsuna states breaking the thoughts of the child.
"Hai,"the dark hair girl sighs staring at her hands. The older woman sits down next to the teenager, placing the flowers in the center.
"Do you want to talk about it?"the voice was the same mother voice but kinder and more friend like.
"I guess,"the dark hair covered the normal bright violet eyes that had dulled to black/violet. Her head snapped up for a moment,"IT's just that I don't
understand what these people could possibly want from me or ANY of us? They're mortals! They might have superpowers but they're HUMAN!"
"Hotaru,"the taller woman states clamly, her garnet eyes glaring slightly,"They might be mortals and human demo even at times humans are not
all like our hime-sama and ourselves. I know that you still might be a child inside demo you must remeber that people are able to make mistakes
and bad decisions just as they make good ones."She sighed adding quietly,"and at times, it's just because of a single event, a single moment,
that makes everything different for better or for worse, weather you like it or not."
The teenager looks at the older woman with respect then looks down at her hands saying,"Setsuna, I haven't seen Papa lately, and it's been two
years since Choas so I was wondering if I could visit him."
"Why would I prevent you from seeing your true father?"the older woman asks in shock, then her thoughts return to her,"don't worry about being
kidnapped, but you should be concerned about being followed home from school."
"Nani?"the girl asks her head popping up.
"It hasn't happened yet because they're still thrown off but just keep in mind to be careful,"the older woman states glancing at the clock, already it
was 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Standing up the green hair woman says,"Well, I guess you have homework and I have to make dinner for the
two lovebirds."Hotaru smiled again standing up and leaving the kitchen, her bookbag filled with textbooks.
Setsuna walked over to the kitchen leaning over the sink. From the corner of her eye she noticed the sunsetting in the window, heavily
she sighed then turned back to face the flowers. Garnet eyes instantly fell on the bright white pedals,"in a few days they'll be withering again. Then
they'll die and another batch will be bought."her voice surrounded the kitchen taking up the whole space.She crossed her arms accross her chest
thinking,"we won't be able to hold them off for much longer. I really wish that this would stop demo Hotaru is going to be in for a large shock, like
the rest of them."she tossed her hair clenching her fists,"I hate them...I hate them for destorying everything we've worked so hard for." Then within
seconds her entire vision became bright white like the white flowers.
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Night finally had fallen, the blood red sunset of the monday afternoon had long faded into a velvet navy blue sky. Stars made of diamonds
were dimmed by the bright streetlights of the bity.Shadows of people moved from street to street in the richer section of the city. On the a particular
street, not a soul was walking around in the dead of night with the exception of the sound of high heels of a whore passing through. The moonlight
shone softly over the rooftops of the inner city, revealing four hiddened figures. Their shadows had a cast of various weapons which fell onto the
window of a near by apartment building. These were the hunters of the eternal darkness, Wiess. As quickly as they had appeared on the
neighboring rooftop they lept onto the victim's apartment building.
The first one that landed on the roof, was a tall man with dripping red hair and dark violet eyes. His black trenchcoat had various buckles
and from his hip hung a katana still in it's sheeth. He glanced around casually before staring ahead at the staircase where another slightly taller
figure leaned by. The red head waited for a nod from the figure which he recieves, the team was ready for the mission. With that the leader
rushed ahead of the group just as the power to the building was cut off.
Silently,the assiassins made their move down to the fifth floor of the 7th floor building, each taking his own approach adding a personal
touch. The smallest of the group was wearing shorts and carrying a crossbow ready to shoot, darts also in his hand. His blue eyes calculated
which room held their victim tonight. Suddenly he stopped in front,nodding to comfirm the room, the other three members were next to him.
A fist was wound up and the wooden door was shattered to pieces. The third member wearing goggles on top of his head locked eyes
with the black room. From the window's moonlight, a bed was revealed with a rather fat man as the sleeper. His eyes held were hallow staring in
shock of the force. His mouth instantly dropped then he scrambled to make an escape only for thousands of wires to cut every inch of skin. Within
seconds the muffles pleads are silenced as his feet dangle from the ceiling, the silence again sets in. The fourth man let's the line of wire fall from
his gloved hands. Black sunglasses shade his eyes that were blank as the body hit the ground. Thud, all four men were gone,and another body
lifeless by the bed.
***
Midnight sang it's sad song along with the stricking 12 dongs in the distant church. A lone woman figure only came into vision with
every streetlight.Her figure faded in and out, but the dark green hair seemed constant, even outside her black trenchcoat. Her garnet eyes were
steady on an approaching apartment building. She paused by the alley, looking down into the darkness, she didn't flinch but instantly locked eyes
with the far side of the wall. A small smirk danced on her lips for a moment then she walked inside, looking around again, up, down, left, right, and
out again.Pulling out a sliver key with a bright purple symbol on the top she began chanting and then leaned back into the wall, fading away into
nothing as the chant faded.
Just as she disappeared completely four different figures came out of the alley then continued on their way towards the up town part
of Tokyo. None looked back or payed attention to the sound of sirens in the background. The woman reappeared, staring at the four shadows,
eyes filled with understanding and fear at the same time. For a moment the one with blood red hair paused, causing her to duck back into the
shadows of the alley. She seemed to keep a rythem of time as she disappeared completely from the scene and the red head to continue on
his way.
***
The group arrived through the back door of Koneko Flower Shop. The first was a young boy with bright blue eyes and slightly brown
blonde hair, his cat like eyes caught the familiar glare from the leader. The blonde just threw his hands up and moved towards his bedroom, within
seconds he was redressed and already on the move. "I'll see you boshiens in the morning, Ja Ne."with that disappeared into the night again.
The youngest shook his head heading towards the kitchen for a late night snack. The leader had already retired for the evening and that left the
brown hair teenager sitting alone.
"Oi Omi-kun, when do you have a shift tomorrow?"the brown hair boy asks hope in his eyes.
"After school Ken-Ken,"Omi states taking a sip of his soda turning around towards his comrade and friend.The teenager nodded understanding
then sighed in defeat.
"Do you think there is a chance that Aya wouldn't open at the crack of dawn?"Ken asks checking to see if the fearless leader was anywhere to
be seen.
"I have no idea,"Omi replies shrugging then heads to his room,"Night Ken-ken."
"Night,"Ken mutters grabbing himself a soda and sitting at the empty table for a moment, silence setting in once again.
Omi changed into his pajamas and layed out his school uniform for the following morning. He paused then smiled thoughtlyfully,"actually
it's already morning." He climbed into bed whispering to an unknown source that there would be no more screams from either him or the dreams.
His eye lids fell heavily as sleep kissed him good night.
***
SIlence seemed to be dripping through a familiar flower shop as the morning light began to approach. A young boy sat in his dark room
on his bed. His breathing was haggared as his eyes darted about the dark room confirming his location. Taking a deep breathe and trying to calm
himself he fell again the soft pillows once again. The ceiling was a gray blue tonight even though during the day it would be bright white. He
frowned as a familiar memory began to resurface, pushing the memory back he was still able to remain who he always would be. He rolled on his
side attempting to gain a few more hours before he would have open the facade once again for all to see. He smirked thinking,"That's all we
are nothing but masks and shells of we were once."he paused for a moment then closed his eyes mutter,"the world is cut in two light and darkness
within the light." Then sleep claimed him for the second time that night his words being lost in the surrounding darkness.
***
Aya sat looking out onto the city, filled with hiden darkness, but still one room in the entire city held light. His violet eyes couldn't spot
it from where he was standing, but he instinctly knew the direction where she lied. His heart seemed to be weighed down and the pressure was
slowly building about causing him to burst but he continued to ignore the pain. His cold eyes closed as the image of the one person who mattered
to him, the reason why he he had joined this hell sickened group, the reason why he was still alive. "Aya,"he whispered to the wind hoping her
name would give him strenghts to face his inner demons. Silently he walked down to his room and started into the darkness again. Closing the
door behind him, and fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.
***
Down the hall, the moonlight still shone dimly into the apartment, a tall man with long blonde hair approached his room, this time around
three o'clock in the morning. His walk was stlightly staggered in a zig zag and for once in many nights he was alone. Silently he sat down on the
bed not looking out the window but at the closed door as if hoping that someone would walk through the door. Another minute of hoping passed,
his inner mind was still saying,"Asuka, you're coming back in a few minutes..Hai," but he only continued to play the immagination game, that had
been taughting him since he could remeber. Growing frustrated he fell back onto the bed staring at the moonlight ceiling, feeling a rust of heat over
his body,he shed his cloths, sliding under the covers and turning away from the light. Eyes clutched tightly holding on to the pillow for dear life,
"Asuka,come back, onegia." Sleep claimed the oldest member of the group as his body went lack, the a lone whisper echoed through the room
."Come back."
***
The sun raced down the street faster than a blink of an eye.Through the window, it affectially kissed the flowers sleeping flowers.
Different variation of color sprang to life once again, from the danity dasies to the elegant rose. Mummers from the back could be heard, actually
more like moaning and grons."Good Morning Ken-ken!"The only response was a groan and the annoying echo of "Good Morning Ken-Ken!"
"Come on Ken-Ken it's time to open the shop. Aya's going to be here in a minute."
"Ken,"a gruff voice shouts, roses still in full bloom but beware of the throns,"Get up and open the shop."
Within seconds the backdoor to the shop opened, a red head and burnette walk through. The first stiff as a board the other one memerily
yawning as he sat down in the wooden chair, only to recieve a death glare from the leader. Ken glares back then goes get the needed items for the
morning shift. Aya stiff turns his head back to opening the metal door and letting more sunlight enter.
Down the side walk a young teenage girl with black hair and sad violet eyes jumps as the metal wall is lifted. The red hair man stares
coldly at her causing her to back up then look down at the sidewalk. Her black bangs covering her eyes"Gomen,"she whispers giving a small
bow then turns to continue on her way to school.
"Well I'm off,"Omi's cheerful voice,"Ja Ne!" is heard as he heads towards the garage. The light hair boy stops at the entrance to the alleyway,
noticing the dark hair girl silently walking. She turns his way then frowns to herself as she cut in front of him, continuing to walk to school alone. Both
employees glance at each other than at the retreating figure, giving a slight nod the boy goes off on his bike. The red head watches in as the two
figures continue down the road.
***
The day continued pleasently and shifts changed since a)Omi gone all day, b)Ken took off, and c) Aya disappeared. Leaving Youji to
sober up during the early afternoon. His cirgatte was hanging from his lip, a no smoking sign hung from the door as he took a breathe. Instantly his
eyes behind his shades glared, and a "Smoking" sign was hung up in it's place. Kicking up his feet he glanced around the completely empty shop,
the cat on the wall said high noon causing his stomach to growl. He stood up about to run and grab something to eat when the bell for the door
giggled childishly.
The blonde employee turned just in time to see a woman with long dark green hair,half way up and half way down. Her outfit was a
purple buisness suit with a matching jacket and skirt. Her shoes were danty purple with some green on the tip. But what caused the cirgatte to
nearly fall from his hand was the pair of preicing garnet eyes that seemed to hold more knowledge than one human could fathom. She smiled
motherly like then in a clam yet demanding voice,"Do you work here?"
The blonde smirked instantly putting on his more futteratous act,"Of course, is there anything I can help YOU with?"He flashed his charmingest
smile he had ever produced.
The woman just quickly lifted an eyebrow then clamly states"Then you can surely get me a dozen white roses," her eyes never wavering from him.
"Certainly,"the blonde smiles running off to grab the flowers and wrap,"You can take a seat,"he offers her a chair.
"Arigatou,"she states quietly sitting properly and pulling a few locks of green behind her ear. Eyes wandering over the shop, the only sound of
the rustling of flowers, a moment of silence. Within seconds a fresh dozen of white roses was produced in her face, she blinked then looked up
at the blonde man who was smiling. The shades were near the tip of his nose causing his eyes to be revealed slightly, deep green. She stood up
taking the flowers smiling warmly,"Arigatou, how much?"
"Nothing,"he says clamly then taking her hand softly a small blush starts to form on her cheeks.
She grabs back her hand then opens her purse pulling out her wallet,"Oh come now, I have to pay you what will your boss say?"
"As if he's ever around,"the blonde smirks refusing the money,"besides I wouldn't want to rip off such a women of grace."
Her eyebrows lifted in shock then a smart smirk appeared on her face,"Well, I'll have to repay you some how, do you have anything in mind?"
"Well,"The tip of the shades nearly fell off then a smile appeared,"your phone number and name for starters."
"Oh,"she looked disappointed then took out a piece of paper scribbling it down quickly,"Call me anytime."She handed it to him face down causing
him to look at her hand. WIthin seconds her lips came in contact with his cheek, and the giggle of bells was heard as she walked through the door.
When he looked up she was gone as quickly as she had came. Youji looked down at paper which held not only the information that he requested
but also the money for the roses.
"I believe it's 2 yen per rose, Mieou Setsuna, 234-45234"(not a real number bakas!)he read the note outloud, rereading the note to himself
he noticed the neat handwriting and elegance of the stationary writing, in the bottom left hand corner was a symbol that was purple with green
border giving it a life of it's down. He study it but his mind went blank since he could not recall ever seeing it. *I'll ask Omi about it later,*he thought
to himself then took out another cirgatte and lite it.
***
Another day of school was terminated and within seconds Omi Tuskino was already busy dealing with his tie *favorite* part of the day.
"Omi-kun!"was screamed as the fan girls began to instantly pile around him,he groaned but kept his normal smile. He glanced over at the other
employees as they attempted to preform their tasks for the screaming girls. Glancing out the window Omi noticed the same black hair girl from
school and the morning. She stood outside the shop watching silently, giving a faint smile but looking away. Just then the phone rang instantly
everyone who owned a phone picked it up but put it down in defeat. Outside the store the girl answered the phone softly a huge smile coming to
her face,"Setsuna-mama!" "Hai,"the girl smiled happily as if she didn't have any trouble in the world, Omi just watched then glanced over at Youji.
The blonde produced a white note then smiled at the girl, within seconds he disappeared and walked out to her.Her constant,"Hai" and "iies"
could be heard. Then she gave another nod and a "Ja Ne" before walking into the store. She looked up at the tall man then smiled,"You must be
the one who helped Setsuna-san this morning."
"Mieou Setsuna,"the blonde states holding his chin as if in thought,"Yes I do remeber her from this morning. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Hai,"her smile was back again,"my gaurdine would like a dozen white roses."
Instantly the blonde man smiled back and grabbed the flowers as he had done before. While the girl was waiting for the flowers instantly all the
other girls started bitching behind her back, but her violet eyes and silent ears instantly knew and heard. She blink forcing herself to stay cheerful
and pulled her money out of her wallet.
"Look her thinks she can buy they're attention,"a fan girl states crossly.
"Yeah, all cause she's the daughter of some rich doctor,"another states smirkly with evil intentions.
"Actually Mieou-san is just doing her duty by making sure we stay in buisness,"the blonde states approaching the dark hair girl.
"You DO know Setsuna-mama!"the girl smiles happily taking the flowers. This caused all the girls to shut up as the black hair girl as she continues
"She told me to tell you it's Pluto."
"Nani?"the blonde asks, most of the other girls had fled annoyed.
"Pluto, the symbol on the note,"she states honestly, her violet eyes bright like a child,"She did give you a note today, hai?"
"Note?"Omi asks curiously coming into the conversation.
"Oh this note?"the blonde asks pulling it from his pocket again holding up the paper.
"Hai, it's from her personal satationary,"she smiles happily,"Arigatou sir demo I have to get going before Setsuna decides to blow up something."
"Why would she do that?"Youji asks curiously.
"She had to quit her job because Haraku-papa and Michiru-mama decided so,"the black hair girl states frowning then giggling remebering the
image,"so now she's preforming her experiments at home until this storm blows over."
"She lives with who?"Ken asks curiously.
"Oh my parents, Tenou Haraku and Michiru,"her eyes wide with curiosity then smiles innocently,"Why do you ask?"
The group of three men just stared at her in unison, all of their jaws were dropped in shock.The young girl blinked curiously then glanced
over at the red hair man who was watching from the corner.Then after a moment of silence,the three men shouted in one loud voice,"NANI!"
Hotaru snapped out of her trance then said,"Nani?What's the big deal? Is not right that three people who love each other very much to live
together?"she spat back. Her frown had replaced her childish face this time with more knowledge then she laughed,"Don't worry most people
react that way about my adoptive family. Well Ja Ne Arigatou." with that the giggle of the bells was heard again only this time it sound more like a
woman's voice as she cracked up at her own joke. As soon as the laughter was gone the three men looked at each other then sighed shaking
their heads.
"I can't believe my luck this week,"the blonde states looking at the number and name. Pulling out a cigarette he muttered,"maybe I should call her
to make sure she's at least sane."Just then a flower pot near the table fell right on to his lap, splattering dirt all over his shirt.
"Kudou! Clean that up and stop making a mess!"a gruff voice came from the opposite side of the store. Instantly the blonde shot back a glare as
he cleaned up the mess thinking*Is is me or does somebody really hate me?*
***
Hotaru arrived home around her usually hour. Smiling as she opened the door she sang,"Minna-san I'm home!"Instantly a way of green
hair can rushing over to the young teenager,"Hi Setsuna-san I got the flowers like you asked and delivered the message."
"Wonderful,"the woman smiled happily taking the flowers,"So how was you're second day at school?"
"It was ok,"the girl states forcing a smile,"demo I feel sorta out of place."
"That's understandable,"the older woman states but says,"I'm sure you'll adjust fine, let's put these in water."
"Hai,"the dark hair girl smiled as they moved into the kitchen of the large mansion. Setsuna washed and cut the flower smiling to herself, glancing
back at the short girl who was sitting at the table. Her head rested on her arms as she watched the other woman sellect a crystal vase and fill it
with water.
"Something's bothering you,"Setsuna states breaking the thoughts of the child.
"Hai,"the dark hair girl sighs staring at her hands. The older woman sits down next to the teenager, placing the flowers in the center.
"Do you want to talk about it?"the voice was the same mother voice but kinder and more friend like.
"I guess,"the dark hair covered the normal bright violet eyes that had dulled to black/violet. Her head snapped up for a moment,"IT's just that I don't
understand what these people could possibly want from me or ANY of us? They're mortals! They might have superpowers but they're HUMAN!"
"Hotaru,"the taller woman states clamly, her garnet eyes glaring slightly,"They might be mortals and human demo even at times humans are not
all like our hime-sama and ourselves. I know that you still might be a child inside demo you must remeber that people are able to make mistakes
and bad decisions just as they make good ones."She sighed adding quietly,"and at times, it's just because of a single event, a single moment,
that makes everything different for better or for worse, weather you like it or not."
The teenager looks at the older woman with respect then looks down at her hands saying,"Setsuna, I haven't seen Papa lately, and it's been two
years since Choas so I was wondering if I could visit him."
"Why would I prevent you from seeing your true father?"the older woman asks in shock, then her thoughts return to her,"don't worry about being
kidnapped, but you should be concerned about being followed home from school."
"Nani?"the girl asks her head popping up.
"It hasn't happened yet because they're still thrown off but just keep in mind to be careful,"the older woman states glancing at the clock, already it
was 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Standing up the green hair woman says,"Well, I guess you have homework and I have to make dinner for the
two lovebirds."Hotaru smiled again standing up and leaving the kitchen, her bookbag filled with textbooks.
Setsuna walked over to the kitchen leaning over the sink. From the corner of her eye she noticed the sunsetting in the window, heavily
she sighed then turned back to face the flowers. Garnet eyes instantly fell on the bright white pedals,"in a few days they'll be withering again. Then
they'll die and another batch will be bought."her voice surrounded the kitchen taking up the whole space.She crossed her arms accross her chest
thinking,"we won't be able to hold them off for much longer. I really wish that this would stop demo Hotaru is going to be in for a large shock, like
the rest of them."she tossed her hair clenching her fists,"I hate them...I hate them for destorying everything we've worked so hard for." Then within
seconds her entire vision became bright white like the white flowers.
WR: Hey peoples! How are you liking it please let me know I want at least 6 reviews before the next chapter goes up cause I just feel the need to
be luved. Arigatou!