Author's Ramblings: Woot! I'm so happy that I've been getting lots of good response for this fic! WHEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! *does the happy dance of joy* You have no idea what it means to me! ^___^ And yes, I know I've procrastinated my arse off with this section, but I really wanted it to be good!
Author's Notes-that-are-pertinent-to-the-actual-fic: We're taking a leap in time now, and jumping ahead a few months into the Tokyo Babylon timeline. Here's where I'm going to slow down the fic for the sake of humor. (And trust me, it will be humorous *evil grin*). To answer Mystic Dragon and yamatoforever's question: the TB section of the fic will be mostly be Sei x Sub (with a little bit of Kamui's boyish worship towards Subaru), and after that, it'll probably focus more on Sub x Kam with the occasional allusion to Sei/Sub and Fuu/Kam. Rejoice everyone! Kamui's about to get a personality! As far as the name stuff goes, to avoid confusion, I'm going to keep his name as is, but I promise it will be justified. I'm hoping that my lazy writer's mind doesn't make me speed over the Tokyo Babylon section…it's probably going to be the most humorous part of the fic. The 1999 stuff'll probably be more romantic than anything. Oh and yes, I'm slowly learning just how AU this story is…so they're moving into Tokyo a bit later than in the actual plotline. So sue me! (Please don't…I need that money for college! ^^;;)
Thank Yous: Well, I've only started on this fanfic, and without the people who have been supporting this fic, it'd probably end up like all my other unfinished works. So thanks goes out to Elf Asato, Emerald, Mystic Dragon, TrueBeauty314, panatlantic, Dahlia, yamatoforever, and basically everyone who reads it and supports me! ^_^
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Because You Existed…
By SS
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Chapter 2 – Destination: Tokyo
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"Grandmother…do you really think that he could be…"
"The Kamui? I'm fairly sure…"
"Grandmother…" His paused hesitantly.
"Yes, Subaru-san?"
"Did I do the right thing?"
Her stoic face melted into a sympathetic smile. To be young and full of purpose…"As a member of the Sumeragi Clan, I respect the judgement of the Clan Head…"
His face beamed as he bowed graciously to the women before him, who at the moment couldn't have been more beautiful. "Arigatou, Grandmother."
"Subaru-san."
"Hai?"
"You must protect him. It is your unalterable destiny..."
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It had been months since the Sumeragi twins had found the boy floating in the water, and in that short time, he had become an indispensable part of life. Even though her sensible mind had told her that two teenagers might have a little difficultly taking care of a six year old, once Hokuto had looked into the boy's bright eyes, she had been filled with a maternal affection that she hadn't felt since she and Subaru had been children. To her, the boy brought a new chance at something that she was steadily losing with her brother: the ability to protect someone that she cared deeply for. She cast a sideways glance at Kamui, who seemed quite content to sit peacefully, sprawling in Subaru's lap, while staring out the window of the train with a kind of naïve fascination.
Sumeragi Kamui…Subaru and Grandmother had picked the name for him. Personally, Hokuto thought the name was too grave and stoic, but then again, most things hand-picked by the Sumeragi elders were too grave and stoic, most importantly their fashion sense. She fidgeted with the bright yellow hat atop Kamui's head, whilst the young boy wriggled under her fussing.
"Onee-san, is Tokyo a nice town?" He turned his huge violet eyes towards her, a mute sense of worry and fascination peeking out from behind those huge, mysterious orbs. How one boy who really had no known past could be so full of depth and life, neither twin would ever figure out.
"You bet!" Hokuto shifted onto her knees in her seat, making her face level with her adopted brother. "There'll be a lot of fun things to do, and we'll meet all sorts of new people. If Subaru manages to squeeze some time out of his important work, he may just have a social life!"
"Hokuto-chan!"
He glared at her for a moment, before the three burst out laughing. All three were heading towards a new life in a new world. Each one had his or her own lessons to discover, but for the Clan Head…
…the greatest trial of his short existence was about to begin.
Somewhere in Tokyo, a cheerful veterinarian was setting the broken leg of a cocker spaniel. He paused, looking up from his work with a grin. In the back of his mind, he could feel the faintest pulse of two beautiful pentagrams glowing with the promise of a beginning. He gazed out the window of his small office. The sky was so clear and blue, not a hint of any of the normal dreariness that came along with living in the city. He turned to the slumbering puppy with a sinister grin. "Today is such an unexpectedly beautiful day."
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Subaru leaned against a telephone phone in a desperate attempt to catch his breath. Only one week into his new city life and already he felt as though things were going too quickly for him to process. He huffed and puffed for a second more, taking just a moment to massage the aching stitch in his side before he bolted off after the demonic three-headed bird again. It was headed in the direction of the train station which, with the human body traffic, would prove to make the situation a bit more difficult, but Subaru resolved to do his duty and not lose track of the evil creature until it was sealed away.
Up, up, up he went, his shoes softly lightly-pitter pattering on the stairs leading up to the main platform. The bird was in his sights. Closer and closer with every step…he reached into his pocket for an ofuda, mentally focusing himself for the chant that would seal the creature of darkness. His fingers delicately grasped the thin strip of parchment as his lips rounded to form the first "On"…
And suddenly, he found that he nose had connected solidly with the pavement. In the distance, he could hear the black crow shikigami cawing in the most mocking of tones as it flew off to its freedom. He sighed, his face still stuck to the gravel.
"Are you alright?"
Subaru finally lifted his head and turned to look up at the origin of the voice that had addressed him. There, before his young, innocent eyes, was a tall, and not to mention very handsome, 20-something in a tailored suit holding a generous hand down to him. Subaru sat frozen in the moment. The man smiled down at him cheerfully, but soon his bright features were tainted with a twinge of concern. "Umm…sir?"
"I-i-I'm fine!" Subaru broke into blush, realizing that he must have been staring. "I just tripped…I was too busy looking up!"
"Are you sure you're alright?" The older man knelt down beside him, staring intently at his face. Subaru gulped, pondering what the stranger was doing getting so close to him. The worst part was that the man was still leaning in, closer and closer…
"A-a-anou…"
"Your nose is bleeding quite a bit." The stranger spoke in a very matter-of-fact tone, before sweeping the boy up into his arms. Subaru was caught totally off guard and began to squirm in a most undignified way. "But don't worry! I'm a doctor of sorts—well, actually a veterinarian—but that's beside the point! I'll fix you up in no time. You'll be okay!"
And against all the knowledge that had been instilled in him up to that point in his life, Subaru continued to let the man carry him. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but the man's presence brought an eerie calm over him. Being around him was like reliving some long-forgotten dream. "H-Hai…Arigatou gozaimasu! M-my name is Sumeragi Subaru. It's a pleasure to meet you…sir."
"The pleasure is all mine." He grinned down at the young boy before jolting upright sharply as if he has suddenly remembered something of crucial importance. "Oh! Where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sakurazuka Seishirou."
As the young boy in his arms squirmed, Seishirou couldn't help but let a small smirk slide across his lips. It was going to be an interesting year…
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Notes: Fwee! I probably should've written more, but I wanted to update. Plus, I really didn't want to ruin the funniness of the TB section by giving away my plans for it in the 2nd chapter. Tee hee, yes I know I'm evil, but it'll be well worth it when I get to the mental image that sparked the creation of this fan fic. EHEHEHEHE! Charming, genki Sei-chan goodness...nervous, blushy Subby-chan goodness! What more could a girl ask for? ^____^ Review it please!