A/N: AHHHH!!! Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed! I know I'm kind of really slow at updating …. (if you check my other ongoing fic, I haven't updated in like ½ a year?^_^) But I really will try to finish this one before moving on to a new one. I seem to, after a load of updates on a story lose inspiration for the story, so I'm hoping this creativity spurt doesn't blow out halfway on me.^-^ when it does, it's author's block for a long ,long time. I want to thank everyone who reviewed and read the ficcy, it means a lot to me. Uh… anyway, here's the chappie! Some S/S and Fuuma makes an entrance again… Oh! And this is a songfic chappie too.^-^
" A life without dreams is pitiful…."- Unknown Author.
Chapter 4 : Wishes of a Fallen Angel (part 1)
A strange feeling of Déjà vu , just listening to the pitter patter of the rain. My mind flashed back to what Seishirou had just said minutes ago.
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Revive the bet? I didn't know what to think. But it wasn't as if he were offering me a choice here, either to die right now or buy some borrowed time until the promised day. I had really nothing to lose besides the answers that I wanted from him. After all, if I was killed by him, o would end up in with Hokuto in the Sakura tree, wouldn't I? And the way life was right now, eternity in the Sakura tree didn't seem so bad, because I was about to die from embarrassment as Seishirou was so close to me.
I hesitated and pushed away the last of my doubts. " I accept the wager."
Seishirou smiled in a strange way, a smile half from amusement and something else I couldn't quite identify. The he ran his hand down my cheek and caressed it softly and whispered in my ear,
" Well now, we shall lay the terms of our bet shouldn't we?" I blushed and stammered something about getting out from his grasp.
" You, Subaru-kun will stay with me until the promised day. And during this time, nether of us will play out our duties as a Dragon. Until then, I shall see whether I really do feel anything for you at all. The winner of this bet will live to the promised day, and the loser shall perish. Agreed?"
I nodded, then, a image flashed in my eye: it was Hokuto and Seishirou under the Sakura Tree.
He only flashed a seductive smile at me, making me turn bright red again. I immediately found what appeared to be my clothes and dressed behind the door. Even with a solid block of wood between us, I could feel Seishirou's eyes on me. I wasn't sure if that was good or bad. So I walked to a chair, unsure of what to do.
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I was interrupted when Seishirou walked up next to me, and offered me a cigarette. My eyes widened slightly and I said, " Seishirou-san! I don't smoke!"
He lit a cigarette then puffed on it. "The last time I saw you, you smoked. How interesting Subaru-kun… "
The last time he saw me? What did that mean? I only remembered waking up in what was supposed to be my apartment. Everything was hazy. I wanted answers but no one could provide them for me.
I closed my eyes for a second and when I reopened them, I found myself looking directly into Seishirou's eyes; One honey-brown and one a blank color and I felt the guilt wash over me again. He had saved me, when I was standing there waiting to die… I was the reason that he lost vision in one eye. I could feel the tears starting to form… my mouth starting to mouth… " I-It was… all my…"
Suddenly, he placed his hands on top of mine and held it. He kissed one of the marks on my hand that signified that I was his prey, and no one else's. Then he asked,
" Why don't we go out on a date Subaru-kun?"
I took note of my surroundings, noting that I was in some kind of nightclub/restaurant. There were flashing lights everywhere, music around with people randomly dancing to the music, their silhouettes playing around on the colorful walls. I looked rather out of place there, wearing a sleeveless black turtleneck and gray pants with boots. While everyone else around was dressed flamboyantly, in vibrant colors. Seishirou motioned for me to sit down in a rather secluded corner, away from the ruckus and the crowd. His single golden eye glowed as he looked straight at me.
I wanted to die right there, sitting in a red velvet chair across from Seishirou. And he wouldn't stop staring at me. It was if the whole world revolved just around us two, and nothing else matter. Secretly, I wanted to keep this scene, the two of us locked in time, staring at each other into eternity. I was surprised when he broke eye contact with me, to look away and order a few drinks for us.
He got up from his seat and told me he was going out for a smoke. I nodded, saying that I would wait right here for him and call him when his drink came. I just sat there for a few minutes until all the lights suddenly went out and a voice came over on the speaker.
"We will now be picking a random customer to come up to do some Karaoke for us! So don't
be shy when you get picked and just come up! We'll love to here you sing!"
Vaguely, while I heard this announcement, I remember the waiter giving us numbers as we came in, saying it was for a special event. But I thought… well, what are the chances of me being picked out of like maybe 100, 150 people? The nightclub was pretty big, and could fit quite a bit of people anyway, and there were a lot more people besides me here too. I pulled out my number, lucky number 77.
I sighed and waited for the "lucky" contestant to be picked. Racing my eyes around at all the different people around me, I hoped it would be me… not me… I couldn't sing to save my life. Especially not in front of this many people. My heart beat faster and faster as I awaited the announcement.
Fate wasn't on my side this time it seems, as I held my breath in and let in out in a gasp of surprise and embarrassment.
"#78!"
And if I was right, that was Seishirou's number! But he was out taking a ling drag at a cigarette, knowing him. I sighed, knowing I would regret this, but I gathered my courage and stood up, blushing furiously and walked up to the stage. I could feel so many pairs of eyes on me, but not the one wanted on me the most. But I continued walking up. Reaching the stage, I managed to force myself to say,
"I'm number 78, sir"
I winced slightly as the announcer patted me on the back rather hard and boldly, shouted out, so our customer number 78 will sing everyone a song here! Now let's wait and see what exactly will he sing, as our computer right now is randomly picking a song…"
There was a beep! And the computer was done. The song was 'Foolish" By Ashanti .It sounded rather strange to me, but as the slow beat started, I found myself strangely drawn into the song. I bowed once more to the announcer, thanking him for hanging me the microphone and allowing me to be up here, that it was a great honor.
See my days are cold without you
But I'm hurting while I'm with you
And though my heart won't take no more
I keep on running back to you
The black lights slowly simmered in the marble floor, giving it a rather inviting look to just step on it with a partner and dance the night away. Couples were slowly walking onto the dance floor now, holding each other close in their arms. I felt my eyes wandering around, looking for Seishirou, I turned red and closed my eyes to get out a disturbing image. I continued singing while desperately searching for Seishirou. I wanted him to see me… to acknowledge me ….
Baby I don't know why you're treating me so bad
You say you love me, no one above me and I was all you had…
You know my heart is aching for you; I can't stop crying
I don't know how I allow you to treat me this way and still I stay
My eyes finally found what I had been looking for, and lingered on the person. In the back, against the wall, he was leaning and watching me while smoking a cigarette. It was amazing how he could look so in place while wearing him usual outfit: black trench coat, suit and tie underneath, neatly dressed like a businessman. He… The object of my affections, yet the same object of my disdain. It was one part of me I could never figure out, how could I love someone with so much passion but hate the with the exact same amount. He killed Hokuto and I hated him for that , but a part of me naively hung on to the Seishirou I thought I knew, and hoped would come back. But in the end, I loved and I hated a cold-blooded murderer…
See my days are cold without you
But I'm hurting while I'm with you
And though my heart won't take no more
I keep on running back to you
I found myself holding eye contact with him, just staring at each other across the dance floor. A single golden eye gleaming brightly and a pair of slightly dull emerald eyes staring right back. I started to walk down the stairs next to the stage and onto the floor. I looked at him the whole time, wishing I could just say something…
Baby I don't know why you wanna do me wrong
See when I'm home, all alone and you're always gone
Boy, you know I really love you, I can't deny
I can't see how you could bring me to so many tears after all these years
See my days are cold without you
But I'm hurting while I'm with you
And though my heart can't take no more
I keep on running back to you
Shyly, I walked up right in front of him and placed a hand on his chest. I closed my eyes for a second, wanting to stop thinking about him… he merely smiled at me, his eyes hinting no emotion, and the same empty smile plastered on his face. Putting out his cigarette, he took one of my arms and slowly guided me onto the dance floor, despite my silent protest. One hand went around me waist, bring me closer to him and the other held my free arm, the one without the mic. Ignoring my obviously flushed face, he coaxed me into a slow dance with the music.
Oh I trusted you, I trusted you
So sad so sad, what love will make you do
All the thing we accept, be the things that we regret
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See when I get the strength to leave you
Always telling that you need me
And I'm weak cause I believe you
And I'm mad because I love you
So I stop to think that maybe,
you could learn to appreciate me
But it all remains the same that,
you ain't never gonna change, never gonna change….
I stayed for the last verse, in his arms just standing in the middle of the floor. I looked up at him and saw the same old emotionless look. Looking down again, I inhale his sweet scent of Sakrua, blood and cigarettes. Slowly, I pulled myself away from him, and turned away. Slightly disgusted at myself for wanting to stay there. I bowed and tuned I started to walk back to the stage.
Baby why you hurt me
Leave me and desert me
Boy I gave you all my heart
and all you did was tear it up
Looking out my window,
knowing that I should go
But even when I pack my bags
this something always holds me back.
I heard some footsteps behind me and flinched when I felt him grab my arm and pulled me back. Seishirou smirked at me, leaned down and whispered in my ear,
"Leaving so soon, Subaru-kun? I don't think we're done yet."
I turned bright red and gasped as Seishirou slowly locked lips with me, pushing my lips gently open and capturing me in a passionate kiss. I was surprised that he could actually do this ,and for a moment, I forgot about the song, and the fact that we were in public, telling a little voice in my head that it was dark and no one would really notice. As I came up for air, Seishirou once again captured me in another kiss, and I never finished the last verse….
See my days are cold without you
But I'm huring while I'm with you
And though my heart can't take no more
I keep on running back to you….
We remained like that for a bit, before the lights suddenly all went dark and the crowd started panicking and throwing itself into utter chaos. I felt a slight trembling under my feet and raced outside. I looked around and saw a dragon rising above a building down in the Ikebukuro district. Not thinking about anything but the people who would be trapped under the building if it fell, I rushed off into the direction of the earthquake, forgetting about the terms of the bet. I didn't want all those people to die.. All the innocent people… And I wondered for a second, if the kid I met earlier, Kamui was okay. He did mention something about being the leader of the dragons of heaven. What I didn't notice was the Seishioru had also disappeared.
I made my way through the mayhem, trying to stop for everyone who might be in danger and helping them out. It was a while before I got to the building, and I noticed three people on the rooftop. Two I didn't quite recognize and another I noticed as Kamui. I raced up there and drew out some ofuda and chanted, changing them into Shinkigami.
" Leave him alone!" I shouted, surprised at my tone of voice, which sounded a bit angry. I never had been angry before,, besides about Hokuto's death.
The taller man, with black hair and a rather similar build to Seishirou's turned around and looked right at me, and I let out a gasp. I kept seeing Seishirou, though this was a stranger I had never met. Or I didn't remember meeting. He smiled and said,
: Oh? Have you come to play too?"
For some reason, I found myself making a kekkai, setting it up around the building. I looked at the boy again and glared. The I lifted a hand to my eyes. Why'? Why did I keep seeing Seishirou?…..
I jumped off the fence and drew out some ofuda and chanted
:"Shukiyou-do!"
The sky rumbled and the boy raised his hands. He whispered, "I am the Kamui of the Dragons of Earth… it's so nice to see you again, Subaru-kun….'
A/n: Okay! That'll be all for now…. I'm sleepy and I have school tomorrow..( well, right now it's 12:51 AM Friday as I'm writing this….) Ugh… I hope the song I picked for this chapter was too bad ….and also there's a "*" sign there, which means that I skipped a short verse because I didn't think it would really fit into this kind of fic. But the verse was " So all of my ladies, hear me come on sing with me…." It was only one sentence… but hey, just to let you know. Now… before I start making really bad errors and falling asleep on my laptop, I think I'll stop talking now. ^-^
Ja ne! Please R & R and let me know what you think!