Tsuzuki and the Poisonous Sweets
Chapter Two: The One to Keep
A/N: For those who reviewed, I want to thank you all! I greatly appreciate the replies…one of them said that there was already a fic the exists the same as mine…thank you for informing me however I would still like to continue the fic especially after I lost my track at the main plot. I'm so inspired to continue this after seeing the Kyoto part at AXN…yay!
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Roosters started to shout as the sun woke up to greet the world. Villagers set off with their daily work, happily this people lived unknowing the tragedy of their kingdom, the growing need of a suitable hierarchy.
And as each one left their respective homes, a perturbed young man anxiously dressed to continue his unfinished business. Walking through the living room of the welcoming stranger he met by the well, he was about to write a note stating his departure early that day but…
"Ohayo, Hisoka-san. How was your night?"
The startled Prince addressed turned around to meet eyes with the said welcoming stranger and replied, "Quite fine. Arigato for letting me stay for the night…however I must leave now…"
Tsuzuki, the man who was referred to gave a cute pout before mouthing his protests.
"Mou, but you haven't eaten breakfast, Hisoka-san!"
"Gomen nasai, Tsuzuki-san. I gravely appreciate all your kindness demo I'm also running late…my kingdom is in grave danger, I would love to visit you after I have found the one I'm looking for," the young Prince answered back as he gave a slight bow and turned to leave.
"Wait…" There was seriousness in the words delivered to the young Prince.
And so he turned around, questioning the black-clad ex-prince of Syria.
"I want you to keep this at least…for safekeeping, just so when we see each other again," Tsuzuki stated, sorrow reflected in his amethyst eyes.
The Prince only nodded before thrusting the object to his pocket, truly he will treasure it beyond words, beyond the facial expressions he reveal, just so he can remember that he met someone…very similar to those he sought all the years.
However he cannot allow himself to put him in danger because since the first time their eyes came into contact, he felt something different, something unknown to him even now.
He took his horse which was tied by the side pillar of the small house, looking back at the house he stayed in…he allowed himself to smile just for this time. And then he continued to trek the path he started days before, searching for the keeper of the crystal tears of dear Saya and Yuma, the twin Princess that escaped and bound Syria to an unknown prophecy.
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Back at the house Hisoka had once left, Tsuzuki held closely a piece of ornament, a single fracture of the crystal tears…however he apart from his childhood memories could not tell the purpose of it. Truth to it all, ever since before he wore the blue crystal tear as a necklace just as give to him by his parents, the only memory he would keep pf them. A single proof of the mystery between Syria and Babylon.
"Hisoka…"
The soft wind blew the name as if carrying it towards the owner. The once jovial Tsuzuki sat once again by the well lost in thought. Never before did anyone affect the young man in ten folds like this except to the fact that the young Prince proved everyone's assumption wrong.
No one could tell what happened to Tsuzuki just that he sulk himself in thought rather than hum a peaceful song for the villagers to hear, this day was quite unusual for all believing finally something got pass Tsuzuki's strong and defensive walls.
As always, perfect is the timing of those who want to hurt the perplexed ex-prince and soon enough the news of Tsuzuki's meeting with Hisoka long spread the villagers perking their noses in his own personal business.
He was gravely observed by those who loathe him so badly. People nodded in agreement happy someone was disturbing Tsuzuki this badly, thinking it was best for him to experience something new in his life. After all a good man should feel assured that someone loved him in a special manner and vice versa yet they were once again proven wrong.
He then went home, wondering more why he let himself entangled with Hisoka.
When I heard the sweet, lovely voice, I grew confused. When I turned back and saw his face, I admired it all the way. When I looked at the emerald hue of his eyes, I held back and couldn't breathe. When I saw the blush crept his face, I could only stare. When I heard his name, it felt right to say it out loud…
Why?
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Muraki sat at his throne, marveling himself with a glass of red wine. Somehow he was quite happy that he has finally found the perfect match and soon the throne will be legally his.
Sipping through the glass he stood up and decided to take a glance of his now most precious toy. And with his command he saw Tsuzuki, with his unruly chocolate hair and amethyst orbs. But something was different from the gaze Tsuzuki emits, it was of longing, grief, sorrow and confusion.
"I cannot wait any longer…" Muraki muttered.
He cleared the said mirror and summoned his best subordinate, Oriya.
The Prince walked back and fort waiting and trying to be patient, until a creak was heard declaring the arrival of Oriya.
Just like before Oriya plastered the same unreadable expression towards the Prince. His hair still trailed long and etched in his face was a picture of great anticipation and service towards the Prince making him the best suitable for the job. He never quite fails, his record was clear…devoid of any feelings in clearing the path of the Prince.
He was the best ever and unknown to all, the Prince liked him very much in his service. And Oriya…he would serve Muraki to the fullest risking everything…gambling even his own life.
"I want you to do something for me…Oriya…" Muraki said in a business-like voice.
Oriya only smirked his way, its been awhile since Muraki ordered him.
"I want you to…get this man for me…" Muraki said grinning.
A picture of Tsuzuki appeared between them…a figure of him by the well humming softly just like the first time Muraki saw him however there was no sound coming out of his lips…they were just moving.
"…I want him!"
And for the first time, Oriya's expression turned into a surprised stare…as soon as it appeared he concealed it. Luckily, Muraki was gaping at the figure of Tsuzuki.
"Ehem…" Oriya said, holding back the urge to do something that he knew he'll regret.
Muraki snapped out of the trance and continued with his pep talk about Tsuzuki. Oriya however stood in his ground not registering every word, just listening to the entrancing voice of Muraki was enough for him rather than the fact the he WANTED Tsuzuki.
"Oriya…capture him, kidnap or whatever just get him here," Muraki ordered.
"Huh?"
So maybe Oriya went over of Muraki's voice that just when he heard him pronounce his name he was imagining Muraki saying something very sweet.
/Oriya…I like you…I want you…I love you…/ [A/N: insert…*cough* *cough*…]
"Oriya! I said I want you to capture, kidnap him or whatever it takes for you to bring him here so that I can get the throne I rightfully deserve…" Muraki said, trying to get his composure intact.
"H-hai!" Oriya replied, waking to his senses.
"Where is he?" Oriya asked.
"The district at west…the one by the well…" Muraki replied.
Now the problem was…how one must search for that person after all many will come by the well for water. Yeah, maybe Oriya did see a figure of Tsuzuki but that will never be efficient for him. Imagine you can't expect Tsuzuki to appear there every single minute unless they run out of water.
"Oriya…before you leave. Are you sure you can do this?" Muraki asked, not letting down his guard.
"Ofcourse…" Oriya replied.
/Are you doubting?/
"Good…because you seem…distracted," Muraki stated.
Oriya then head off to the district at west to fetch the man named 'Tsuzuki Asato'. He was clattered and incapable actually but he went. He went without disagreeing Muraki because he wanted to meet this man.
Muraki just stared at the retreating back of Oriya and gave a malicious smile. He shook all worried thoughts of Oriya, he said he was fine…then he was fine.
Tsuzuki will be mine…
the one to keep…
~T.b.C.
A/N: Yay! Second chapter up…yahoo…woohoo…reviews please I will greatly accept them. Please, pretty pretty please…I need your comments, suggestions, ramblings, anything that you want to say to me please…Kyaah!
Next Chapter: Hisoka's journey comes to a stop and now after realizing something that changed his life…He went back to his country delivered the 'thing' and took one for himself…and went back to look for Tsuzuki but…how about Oriya? Just find out…
==the summary above won't appear completely others may appear at the next chapter…thanx!