Rikku-chan: Chapter 7 and the final one. * sniff* T-T But at least it's finally finished!!! Eh Eh?? ^^; The length of this chapter is pretty long than the other chapters but for you readers, I think it's a good thing. ^-^ Also, there's a bit of a twist on the story as well. Enjoy!!
"……." When someone is speaking; quotes
Words like this… Sometimes when someone is thinking or emphasizing a word.
Warning: yaoi or shounen ni, lime
Pairings: Mainly Iori/Kyo
Disclaimer: Nope, I do not own any or the characters and KoF….I wish I owned my favourite ones…-__-;
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"Oi!"
A female K' stiffened at the familiar voice and recoiled for a quick moment. Frowning and ignoring the call, she continued to walk, crossing her arms tightly to hopefully hide her breasts.
"Hey! Oi!"
She made a low growl and walked in a quicker pace. She didn't have time to talk or deal with Kyo…or Kyoko…whatever! They're the same person…just in some kind of 'shifting' body. Pfft, like herself…
" HEY!!! K'!!! You deaf or something?!?! Oi! "
" DON'T you DARE yell out my name like that!!!" She roared as she turned around to face the other woman amazingly fast. She took deep breaths, feeling a bit better for letting out that anger and tried to look calm towards Kyoko. She watched the brunette put her hands on her hips and pursed her lips. She seemed that she didn't really care if she was wearing men clothes…not to mention Kyo's USUAL ones. " Well, if you responded back to me, I wouldn't have to say your name freely. Besides...!" She glanced around the quiet area, which looked like a forest with all the crowded narrow trees, but was actually a park. Kyo often came here because no one else seemed to visit this park usually; you can barely see anyone else around for some odd reason. " No one's around so you can still keep your secret."
Silence followed briefly after Kyoko's words as K' glared at her. Finally deciding to listen what Kyoko has to say, she let out a sigh. " …Where's that dog of yours who's trying to copy your moves, Kyo?" she spoke softly, trying to keep her coolness. " Rephrase that K', his name is Shingo and not a dog. I told him to cancel the practice today so I can talk to you." The brunette responded and frowned. Taking K's silence as a sign that she's listening, Kyoko started to look around and avoided direct eye contact. She could feel those silver eyes starring fiercely at her. But the distance between them helped her feel a bit comfortable. " …you shouldn't worry much about the 'boy-girl change thing…." The brunette seemed a bit hesitant for a while before continuing, knowing well that K's listening even though she's talking. " Neh, it was only one drop, so it should only last for a week."
K' blinked at the last words Kyoko, slowly getting the words in her head. One drop. Just for a week. That means…The silver-haired woman lowered her gaze on the ground, her lips curved into a small smile. That means that she'll just have to wait for at least two days…two days..!! " Amai, though I have to wait for another week. " She barely heard Kyoko's voice and looked up. That's true. While she's going to be free and stop her hiding games from Kula, Kyo has to suffer for another week.
Kyoko blinked at watching K'. It was…odd…seeing her smile. She arched an eyebrow when she saw that small smile spreading wider. Damn, this was K'. He never smiles…or she never does and definitely not in public. " What are you smiling about?" Kyoko couldn't help stop herself from asking that question, but the only answer she got was K' shaking her head.
"Arigatou…" K' whispered quietly, Kyoko barely hearing that. Why the hell did she 'thank you'..?? She could feel both her hands sliding off from her hips to her sides. K' tilted her head up and chuckled as she was dumbfounded at the sight that met her eyes. K' was chuckling. Her rival was chuckling at her. It was her turn to shake her head and gently placed a hand on her forehead, closing her eyes. Maybe her words went deep into K's head, making her rival gone insane. Before she start having regrets for telling K' the truth, she could feel the silver-haired woman shifting her position. " Demo…" Kyoko opened her eyes and sweatdropped, seeing flames surrounding K' fiercely. No smile. No chuckling. An angry, flaming female K' started to run over to where she was, feeling her own body started to panic and about to break into a run.
" …THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT I'LL FORGIVE YOU FOR MAKING ME SUFFER A DAMN WEEK!! SHI-NE!"
" Ack!"
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A new rule under the " Kyo's Rules" book; never bother talking with K' about anything when he or she's in a crappy mood. Kyoko decided to keep that in mind very well. It took her the whole frickin morning and afternoon running around the goddamn city away from K'. Damn, but K' was smart and chased her very well. Because of her flames, she wasn't able to hide herself in a crowd of people or in a store. She didn't want to risk herself running back to her apartment because K' probably will burn it down. Which lead her to two options; run as fuckin fast as possible or surrender. Being a stubborn person she was, she decided the running option and eventually got away in peace. After all that running and thinking that it's safe, she rested in a nearby, quiet café, unable to move any further. After ordering a couple of drinks to cool her down, she gradually started to feel better…way better.
Staying for at least twenty minutes, she got up and paid for her drinks. Leaving the café, she slipped one hand in her pocket and checked her watch. 5:00pm. Already? She walked down the streets in silence. The sun was starting to set and she was heading back to her apartment. Dealing with K' was enough for the day.
Purple flames danced and swirled swiftly around its owner…
Chocolate brown eyes widen and she immediately stopped dead in her tracks. She scanned around the streets, only to see small crowds of people and a few couples walking. Where the hell did she see that? She rubbed her eyes and shook her head. Maybe she was getting paranoid like K'…
Crimson red hair covering those amethyst eyes…( A/N: His eyes are amethyst…rite?? _; )She tilted her head slightly to glance over at the narrow alley on her right. She felt that something was there…or someone. Deciding to check it out, she quietly walked down the alley. Suddenly, an unfamiliar scream pierced painfully in her ears. She paled and instantly darted straight down, knowing that scream wasn't far away.
That small smile slowly twisting to a smirk…Thank the gods that it was still the early evening. She was able to see and always thought that alleys are supposed to be dark. Quickly pivoting to the left, she sprinted down another alley. Both of her sides are all nondescript buildings, ridiculously cramped up together. In front of her and in short distance stood a man she was expected to see. Rushing as fast as possible, she shouted. "Tomare!" (A/N: Japanese word: stop.)
A hand dangerously raising up, then striking down…
Immediately stepping in front of a young man injured on the ground, she crossed her arms and was ready to block it. However, the hand froze at once, less than an inch from touching her. Her eyes were locked with amethysts, which were emotionlessly looking back. "S-sorry man! I really didn't mean to do anything! H-honest!!" Some punk guy hesitantly spoke behind her before scrambling up on his feet and ran away from them. Within seconds, the hurried footsteps faintly died away, leaving her and her archenemy alone.
She lowered her gaze and froze as well. Shit. Damn fucking shit. She's in her feminine form and wearing Kyo's clothes. Frightened and panicking, she tried to think of a good excuse. Maybe she can't get out this time.
Iori was probably thinking around the same line and his smirk widened. This time, he got Kyo where he wanted and alone. " Ch'. I know your shifting ability earlier Kusanagi. Let's finish this…and end this"
Just as she was about to snap something back, she gasped and was thrown back. She fell on her back and slid a few feet, cursing herself mentally for not able to block the attack. Both her arms were burning as hell and probably bruised. Pushing herself in a sitting position, she blinked at the deserted alley. Great~! Now where the hell is Ior—She screamed in pain when she felt flames hurling on her back like thousand sharp daggers. Her whole body flung forward and forced herself to quickly place both hands on the ground before her head could hit the ground.
Damn Iori for being here. " I know well you can do better. How did you get into this state, Kusanagi?" She could hear Iori's voice very close from behind, full of mockery and very soft. Damn Iori from tricking her here. Dragging her legs into a kneeling position, she pushed herself up. Her eyes glared at the ground as if it's mocking her too. Damn Iori for attacking her so brutal all of a sudden. Both fists tightened as she built up her flames gradually, her back and her arms feeling a bit numb. Damn Iori for mocking her without probably not knowing why she's at this state. Turning around, she fiercely brought both hands down on Iori's chest, hurling her flames onto him. " DAMN YOU YAGAMI!!!"
Her heart lightened up slightly when she was able to strike Iori back, fast enough before he could block her brutal attack. Hell he deserved it for treating her like that. She watched Iori bit his lower lip, knowing well he hated to show signs of pain in front of anyone. Iori was pushed back just a few feet away from her and she felt her body burst into flames. Rushing up, she aimed one fist at Iori's upper abdomen but missed. Their flames danced and twisted together as she brought up one bruised arm to block Iori's kick. She frowned. Iori kept on striking but she kept on blocking. When she could find an open space, her attacks were hesitant. Why was she acting like this? Shouldn't she finish this like what Iori said? However, she wasn't able to think to herself clear anymore when something hard hit on the side of her head. Damn him…
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Iori frowned. What was wrong with Kusanagi? Yes, they were fighting but she seemed hesitant. Finding an open space, he elbowed her hard on the side of the head. A small smile curved on his lips. Maybe he, or she, was getting weaker. She slammed against a brick wall and crumpled to the ground. He shifted himself and stood in front of her, looking down at those half-closed brown eyes. He dangerously raised his right hand, ready to strike down and finish Kusanagi off. Finally. He got the chance. He watched her trying to get back up but failed. Instead she pushed herself up only to be slumped against the wall. His eyes softened, starting to feel…pity.
He shook his head. What the hell was he thinking? He's Iori Yagami, rival of Kusanagi. He never had feelings towards anyone, and he's not going to start now. He narrowed his eyes and flames erupted around his right hand. " Your time is up. Shi-ne!" With that, he instantly struck down and aimed for her heart.
But instead, his hand struck inches away from the side of her left neck, cracking the brick wall. His flames instantly disappeared, a thread of it cutting her lower neck in a straight line. She winced but still didn't move much, eyes wide as his and stared intently. He missed…He missed!! This was his only chance to kill Kusanagi and he fucking damn missed! Letting out a frustrated yell, he removed his hand from the cracked wall and slammed both fist on the ground. Purple flames burned fiercely and wrapped him, covering him fully.
Kyoko closed his eyes, not wanting the flames to blind her sight. She waited until she felt the flames dying out and slowly opened her eyes. She blinked and did her best attempt to tilt her head from side to side. Iori disappeared and left her alone.
He's my enemy.
He tricked me.
He wanted to kill me…
…But he didn't.
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He managed to turn himself back into a man by buying a bottle of water, then heating it. He didn't feel like going to the apartment anymore. Instead, he headed to a mansion. He had a few questions in his head and he wanted answers now. He felt so lucky that he was able to walk but he was so exhausted. It was eight in the evening when he reached there. He rang the doorbell once and waited for a minute before he frowned. No answer. He rang it again and still, there was no answer. He tried to turn the doorknob and surprisingly, it was unlocked. He rolled his eyes, thinking why he didn't do that first instead.
He hesitantly stepped inside, his body shivering at the thought of having the courage to enter this mansion. Closing the door behind, he glanced around and searched. The whole mansion was dark and it was his first time being here. He was surprised to find his predicted and possible places with no difficulty. The living room, the dining room, etc… But still, he couldn't find him. Walking up the stairs, he searched room by room until he reached to the last one at the end of the hallway. He opened the door slightly before swinging it open.
He felt a bit relieved to find Iori in here. After all that searching, Kyo thought that he wasn't home yet and he didn't want to try again the next day. He closed the door and took a few steps forward. Iori didn't bother looking at him, amethyst eyes starring out at the night sky. He was outside on the balcony, arms crossed and resting on the railing. He was wearing just his long white blouse and red leather pants. Even though Iori acted as if he was alone in his room, he knew that he was here…well he better.
"How did you get in here?" Kyo jumped at the unexpected question coming out from Iori's voice. Taking a deep breath, he calmly responded back. " You forgot to lock the door, you bastard." He could sense Iori narrowing his eyes and glaring up at the stars, even if he's not looking in front of him. " Hn…what brings you here, Kusanagi?"
"Questions, I guess…and call me Kyo, not my first name."
" Hn."
" Ara? That's the only word you're gonna say?"
"………."
"Ch'. Aren't you a good speaker." Kyo sarcastically replied and shrugged off his white jacket. He draped it on a nearby chair, which is close to a desk, and sat down on the edge of Iori's bed. Gingerly tucking on the bed cover playfully with his fingers, he looked up at Iori, now starring at his back. Silence dragged lazily afterwards, both of them not saying a word. Deciding to start first, Kyo broke the uncomfortable silence. " Amai, doshite…" (A/N: Japanese word: Doshite= why.)
"I'm not sure." Iori cut him off and lowered his gaze. Kyo blinked from behind, his hands stopped tugging the bed cover. "Nani…?" Kyo asked again, not really accepting that as an answer. Iori sighed and finally, turned around. He walked back in his room, closing the glass door softly behind him. He leaned against it and was now standing in front of Kyo. Evenly meeting his rival's eyes, he repeated his words. " I'm not sure…"
"Sou kaa…" Kyo spoke quietly, his turn to lower his gaze. That was the main question he really wanted to ask Iori, or else he wouldn't be here. "Doshite…" He looked back up at Iori who started to speak but paused. His eyes were closed and his arms were crossed. After a few seconds, amethyst eyes opened again and he continued. " Why did you hesitate when we were fighting?"
Okay. That question made him think. "Hm…" He frowned and knitted his eyebrow together in thought, thinking up a good answer. Why did he hesitate? Maybe he didn't want to fight at that time? He shook his head, starring at the floor with a puzzled look. " I have no idea…" Iori chuckled and shifted his gaze away from him. " Somehow, I'm not surprised to hear that." That led him to another thing." I wouldn't be surprised if both of us answered the same thing to one question…" He watched Iori raise one eyebrow and continued. " Why we always have to fight whenever we meet." To Kyo's ears, it sounded more of a statement than a question. Iori narrowed his eyes and responded back. "Mainly because it runs…"
"…in the family." Kyo finished off the last part of the sentence. Iori blinked and Kyo chuckled a little, still keeping his gaze on the floor. "See what I mean? We just fight because of that I guess...Demo, I know there are few other minor reasons that we do spar against each other other than that…" Kyo was too lost in his thoughts that he was unaware that Iori shifted his position and decided to move closer. " Sometimes, I wonder if you would get bored fighting against me cause—"
Iori's soft lips covered his, cutting him off from saying anything else. He felt one hand cupping his chin to tilt his head up and the other gently overlapping one of his hands. His widened for a moment before fluttering them closed. He shyly kissed back as his free hand hesitantly moved its way up on Iori's chest, stopping to tug on his blouse to pull him closer. The kiss deepened as he felt a tongue licking lightly on his lips. Slowly parting them, Iori's tongue slipped in to taste him as he leaned closer.
Breaking the kiss, Kyo softly gasped and felt a blush creeping up on his cheeks. "…you do?" Iori's words finished off his sentence and Kyo blinked. It took him a few seconds to think over what he said before they kissed, then nodded slightly. The hand that was cupping his chin crept up to gently brush his right cheek. " Saa…then would you like to turn things around?" Kyo's blushed deepened as he leaned forward to kiss Iori shyly.
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So warm…Dark brown eyes slowly fluttered opened and blinked. He gingerly titled his head slowly to watch Iori, whom was still sleeping. He slowly remembered what happened yesterday night tiredly and grinned. Yep, he slept overnight with his rival. Clothes were scattered on the floor and a white bedspread covered their naked body. Strong arms were wrapped around his waist, making it hard for him to move without waking Iori up. Slowly and carefully, he brought one hand up to rub his eyes, looking around the now brightened room. A calendar hung up on wall caught his eye as he stared at it.
Right. He still have a week and after that, he'll be back to normal. No more problems about switching bodies. No need to wear woman clothes. No need to be scared of water. He mentally chuckled at the last one, never thought that he would be scared of something like that. Though, he might be scared of one thing. He looked back at Iori's sleeping face. He'd be scared if Iori left him when their relationship was starting to build up.
But if he didn't turn into a woman in the first place, they would still fight against each other and still be enemies. He'd never get to see how really Iori was in the past and it was interesting to know more about the man now. If he didn't turn into a woman, they wouldn't get into a situation like this. He sneaked one hand up to brush Iori's cheeks, those beautiful amethyst eyes fluttering open to look down on him. A situation that was solved and brought them together…and he liked that.
"Morning." Kyo greeted him and flashed a smile. Iori didn't say a word but his arms tightened around his waist, pulling him closer. A familiar blush crept up on Kyo's cheeks as he shifted closer. Their lips brushed together before locking them into a never ending kiss….
…Maybe being a girl for a while wasn't bad after all.
~~Owari
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Oh yeah~! It's done! It's done!!! THE END!!
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU LOVELY READERS WHO HAVE BEEN READING THIS STORY!!
AND ALL YOUR LOVELY REVIEWS!!!
I'M SO HAPPY!!!
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--Rikku-chan
