The Dog And The Cat
By: Sissy
Chapter 18: Remember me, kitty?
"You did a very good job. Though I regret about the incident with Kurosaki-san." Konoe told Tatsumi and Watari, who stood in his office.
"What's going to happen to him now?" Watari asked.
"For now, we haven't decided yet." Konoe sighed and Watari looked a bit troubled, "Hakushaku-sama is going to have a meeting with Enma-sama to see what we'll do."
"With Enma-sama?!" Watari asked.
"I should have known." Tatsumi murmured.
"Yes, with Enma-sama. Hakushaku-sama wants to try everything he can to convince Enma-sama to forgive Kurosaki-san." Konoe told them.
"Sir, should I go check if everything is alright with him?" Tatsumi asked Konoe.
"Please do. I believe Oriya-dono is with him as well." Konoe said and Tatsumi bowed before he left.
"Is there anything else you need Konoe-kaicho?" Watari asked.
"How are they? Have they woken up?" Konoe asked and Watari sighed.
"Tsuzuki woke up and keeps watching Bon. Hijiri-kun is still injured and in bed, but at least Tsubaki-san is getting better since she keeps visiting both boys. Occasionally she brings Tsuzuki some food." Watari reported.
"Well, can't expect the guy to stop blaming himself." Konoe sighed.
"Sir, if you don't mind my asking…?" Watari called him.
"What is it?" Konoe asked.
"Will Bon get his memory back?" Watari asked him.
"I'm not sure myself, Watari. Tatsumi said he could make Hisoka remember if he wants but Hakushaku-sama and Enma-sama haven't authorized anything yet." Konoe said staring at the window.
"Then excuse me." Watari said and left, though he wanted to yell at Konoe for Hakushaku-sama and Enma-sama's rudeness towards the boy.
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Tsuzuki stared at the sleeping boy. He wanted to wake him up but Watari and Tatsumi warned him not to.
"Hisoka… I'm so sorry…" Tsuzuki muttered and looked out the window.
It had been just a week since they went back to Jounocho, bringing Hisoka, Hijiri and Tsubaki with them for medical care.
Tsuzuki was introduced to Tsubaki and Hijiri, but he rarely visited Hijiri and Tsubaki came often to visit Hisoka. Tsuzuki hadn't forgotten that he was told that Tsubaki was Hisoka's almost lover. It pained him to think about it.
Watari came to visit frequently, checking up on Hisoka and himself.
"Tsuzuki? You up?" speak of the devil, who just came in through the door.
"I'm here." Tsuzuki spoke, lowly.
"Have you eaten yet?" Watari asked, taking a chair nest to Tsuzuki.
"Not yet." Tsuzuki answered.
"Good. Here." Watari handed a brown bag to Tsuzuki, "It's only some doughnuts, but eat it. You need the energy." Watari ordered and Tsuzuki nodded.
"Thanks Watari." Tsuzuki told him and began to eat.
"…" Watari sat silently, watching Tsuzuki eat.
After what seemed an eternity, since Tsuzuki ate very slowly, Tsuzuki finished eating the doughnuts.
"Watari, what do you want?" Tsuzuki asked, breaking the silence.
"What?" Watari was caught off guard.
"I know you didn't just come here to feed me. What happened?" Tsuzuki asked, staring at Hisoka.
"Well…" Watari began, weakly laughing, "You see… Konoe called us today and…"
"What happened?" Tsuzuki asked again, making Watari a little nervous.
Watari sighed. It was no use. He had to tell Tsuzuki.
"Konoe told us Hakushaku-sama was having a meeting with Enma-sama to discuss what to do with Bon and Muraki." Watari told him and expected some reaction, but received none.
"…" Tsuzuki looked like he'd seen a ghost.
"Tsuzuki?" Watari called but received no answer.
Watari waved his left hand in front of Tsuzuki's face, but the man didn't even flinch.
"Tsuzu-?" Watari was about to call but someone else finished for him.
"Tsuzuki?" Watari gasped and slowly looked to his left, where Hisoka laid awake.
"…" both males didn't move and Watari somehow prayed Tatsumi would show up to save them.
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Tatsumi walked along one of the many halls of EnmaCho and arrived in front of a room with a label that had written 'Kazutaka' on it.
Tatsumi sighed and opened the door.
He walked where Muraki was, inside a black orb, and Oriya, who stared at his friend.
"Have you gotten any sleep Oriya-dono?" Tatsumi asked the man who didn't move from his spot while walking towards him.
"Not yet. Have they decided anything?" Oriya asked as Tatsumi stood next to him.
"They're having a meeting to decide what to do. But one thing I can tell you is that I don't think he'll get off lightly." Tatsumi told him.
"Yeah, I'd figure as much." Oriya weakly laughed.
"Do you wish for me to get you anything?" Tatsumi asked kindly.
"If you could, I'd like some ramen." Oriya said and Tatsumi nodded.
"Is instant ramen alright with you?" Tatsumi asked, turning for the door.
"That's exactly what I want right now." Oriya answered, smiling to himself.
Tatsumi nodded and left the room. Oriya went back to watching over his friend.
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When Tatsumi arrived at the lunchroom he was surprised to find it so full of life.
"…" Tatsumi had no idea what to do.
All the workers were eating normally. It somehow scared him because usually no one dared to eat after Watari walks in.
"What's going on?" Tatsumi asked Wakaba, who walked right in front of Tatsumi.
"It seems that Watari-san hasn't set foot in here all morning!" Wakaba said happily.
'All morning? He left kaicho's office this morning after me to visit Tsuzuki, if I'm not mistaken.' Tatsumi thought then logic sank in, 'Don't tell me that-' Tatsumi didn't finish that line of thought and ran towards the infirmary to Hisoka's room.
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"Oe!" Hisoka called them for the ninth time and glared at Watari and Tsuzuki, while sitting up.
"Y-yes?!" both asked, nervously.
"Food." Hisoka simply said.
"Ah." both said, neither standing up.
"…Food." Hisoka said again.
"…" Tsuzuki wasn't sure what to do and Watari was scared that if he might leave, Hisoka would kill Tsuzuki or vice versa.
"I said, I want food." Hisoka now gave them his iciest glare, making them sweatdrop.
"Watari-san!" Tatsumi arrived in the nick of time, though he stopped and looked at the situation.
Hisoka was awake. He should not have been awake.
Watari looked at Tatsumi, abandoned his chair and jumped on his partner.
"Tatsumi!" Watari cried.
"How sad to see a grown man cry." Hisoka sighed.
"What on Enma is going on?" Tatsumi asked.
"I have no idea who Enma is but I'm hungry and I want something to eat." Hisoka said, a bit sarcastic.
"Watari, go get Kurosaki-kun some food." Tatsumi ordered the man who finally let go of him, "And don't try to poison the faculty's food or I'll deduct your pay." He murmured in the man's ear, who nodded and ran to the lunchroom.
Tsuzuki was starting to regain his sense and looked a bit pleased to see Hisoka awake.
"Don't even think about talking to me. I don't wanna hear you, or see you for that matter, so please leave." Hisoka order the shinigami, who went into his slump mode and left the room.
"That was a bit mean. Are you sure that's what you really want?" Tatsumi asked the boy, who sighed.
"This past week, the only thing I've heard or felt is his stupid whining and blaming on himself. So if I was unconscious and bored of it, I don't think I have the patience for it awake." Hisoka told him.
"I see." Tatsumi said and sat down in Tsuzuki's chair, "My next question, do you remember what happened last week?" he asked and Hisoka stared at him boredly.
"I remember everything Tatsumi-san. And I must say that that was pretty selfish what you did to me." Hisoka said to him.
"I'm sorry, but I was acting on orders. But there is something bothering me about your answer." Tatsumi said.
"And that would be…?" Hisoka asked.
"Tsuzuki-san told me last week that he saw you saying on the roof that you felt like you were forgetting everything. So, if you forgot everything, why do you remember now?" Tatsumi asked the boy.
"I'm not sure of that myself. All I know is that I haven't forgotten anything. I think I said that because I was losing consciousness at the time." Hisoka said thoughtfully.
"I see. Then if you know what is happening on the outside, you know about the meeting, am I wrong?" Tatsumi asked.
"Yes, I know about the meeting. And, no, I don't care what they do." Hisoka answered him as Watari came in with some sandwiches and tea.
"Why did everyone run away when I entered the lunchroom?" Watari asked Tatsumi, who sighed, as he gave Hisoka the food.
"By the way, Tatsumi-san?" Hisoka called the man as he took a sandwich in hand.
"Yes?"
"How is Hijiri-kun?"
"He's doing better. At least he wasn't hurt as much as he looked like." Watari answered for Tatsumi, since he was the one who took care of all of them.
"And the girl?" Hisoka asked.
"She's awake." Watari answered.
"Could you bring her here? I need to talk to her." Hisoka said and they went silent.
TBC…
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Sissy: Yay!! I did this one quick!
Kody: That's 'cause the endings been pretty much up in your head all this time.
Aoi: That, and she's exited she's finishing. (giggles)
Amy: We've been doing this for a pretty long time.
Ryu: It's about time you start finishing it.
Sissy: (sarcastically) You guys are behind me 100% percent, aren't you?
All: nope!
Sissy: You-! (starts chasing Kody and Ryu)
Amy: the replies, before she comes looking for us (puts tape into vcr):
neko-ayame-san; looks like he didn't lose his memories at all, eh? =P
SapphireDragon-san; thanks for the compliments. Yes, I'm getting a bit faster, ain't I? (starts singing hallelujah but stops) Sorry if Muraki was a bit ooc, but I guess I didn't try to put him more evil (blushes out of embarrassment) Sorry about Tsuzuki and Hisoka's predicament, but it's getting to the good part!
kaori-chan-san; Tatsumi isn't evil persé, but… Authors aren't evil to Hisoka on purpose. It's the eyes! The eyes I tell ya! The eyes! They make us wanna torture him!!!
Watari: I'm not a janitor!!!