AngelicHana: *Peek around then slowly tiptoe in*
*Sudden burst of blinding light.*
???: So you finally want to come back, huh, after so many months.
AH: *Squinting through the light to see who was speaking to her* I... Is that you Hana-chan?
Indeed it was Hana-chan, sitting on a almost rotten chair amid the dusty and messy room. Cobweb was hanging on Hana-chan, and was that spider eggs on her?!
H-chan: *Full death glare; low voice* Where_were_YOU.
AH: *laugh sheepishly, feeling thread hanging in the air* I, ah, was busy, ah, with.... school work?
H-chan: *twitchs* School work, huh. Then explain this! *Throws something on the floor.*
AH: *Picks it up and gasps in horror.* This is....!
H-chan: That is right. I had ***** follow you. It is true that sometimes you do school work but the rest.... the rest you draw, watch TV and anime, read shoujo and yaoi manga, etc.
AH tries to bolt but suddenly chains came out of nowhere and tie her up.
H-chan: *smirk* Trying to escape? No no no. Not until you finish typing at least one chapter for those who waited for this fic before X-mas! Now start typing! or else *takes out a $^*$@ with @$^*#$@ attached*
AH: *tears streaming down her face and tied on a chair in front of the computer* Gomen nasai..... *whimpers*
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Shuichi breathe in a fresh breath of fresh air as the Enforcer Angels lead him out of the "Cloud" and to the "court room" which was really where Kami-sama and his court meets to discuss issues. Shuichi look at the never changing scenery where beautiful sakura trees are perfectly arranged and green grass never withers. Ironically, though the scenery gives out a look of peace, something dreadful was just beyond the horizon. Coming upon a grand door, one of the Enforcer Angel went ahead to knock on the door. The door swing open to reveal the Archangel that had read him his sins.
The Archangel nodded to the Enforcer Angels. "I will take it from here." The Enforcer Angels just nod in reply and left. The Archangel motion for Shuichi to follow him, which Shuichi did. The Archangel lead him to a enormous room. In the front center of the room there is a silver throne with thornless black rose vine coiled around it. On the throne's sides were white ivory desk arced in a way that the whole alignment formed a 270ยบ circle. Behind the council desks were a few rows of benches made of cloud for those specially privilege angels that have permission to witness the trial. Among those were Hiro, Suguru, and Nenji-sama. Seeing Shuichi, they smile in encouragement. Shuichi smile back slightly before staring ahead again.
Shuichi is brought to the middle of the "circle". He kneel down respectfully to the council and the empty throne. The Archangel bow respectfully before moving to the cloud-made benches. Shuichi eyes stray to the empty throne. He wonder if Kami-sama will be present in his trial. He never saw Kami-sama ever since he came to Tenkai. He doubt Kami-sama is around Earth and won't show up to his trail since he was just a small fry. HE must have better thing to do elsewhere, probably galaxy away with some other's planet council.
"Do you know no respect! How dare you rise your head to the throne.!" thundered the head council, Kai-sama.
Shuichi immediately bow his head. "Gomen nasai, Kai-sama. Please forgive me."
Kai-sama gave a disgruntled grunt. "Let get the trail started." A transparent screen appear in front of each council member will the case file open for them to look over. Scanning through the case, some murmur of disapproval filled the air, making Shuichi nervous.
"So Shindo, it seems that you broken a few of our most important rules, do you admit that?" Kai-sama rumble out with his deep voice.
Hand clench into a fist from his nervousness, Shuichi shakily said "Y-Yes..."
Hotaru, the second-in-command, frown slightly at how Kai's deep voice unintentional scare the small angel. Smiling kindly, Hotaru gently spoke to Shuichi. "There are no reason to be so nervous. We will give you a fail trial. Just relax and tell us what we need to know."
Shuichi gave Hotaru a grateful smile. "Arigatou, Hotaru-sama."
Kai grunted. "Lets continue, shall we. Shindo, what were your reason to do such traitorous actions. Weren't you aware of the consequences that comes from breaking the rule?"
"I know the rules of Tenkai and I knew I would be severely punished if I broke the law. But my love for Yuki goes beyond the laws that forces me to never love and never care for a human that what is required to. If I must dirty myself with endless sins that will send me to the pit of hell to be with Yuki forever, then so be it." Shuichi said seriously, meaning every word of it.
"Love with a mortal man is unforgivable. The sins they commit every day brings the Earth closer to Armageddon. They never learn from their mistake. They are selfish creatures who live only to protect themselves and live for themselves. How is this Yuki person any different from the countless humans? From our records of this Yuki guy, or Uesagi Eiri to be exact, he might as well be a demon himself. Also how can you love a man that make you call him a fake name, a name that came from his past lover too!" Kai said disbelievingly.
Murmur of agreement filled the room. Shuichi grew angry. How can they judge Yuki like that without even knowing the person.
"I beg to differ Kai. a soft room drifted above the noise. Everyone fell silent and turn to stare at Hotaru. "Love have no boundaries and are freely given. We, as angels who look over the humans, must sympathize with what hardship humans goes through. From what I have seen, what Yuki is today is totally understandable. When one is betrayed by the person he loved, almost raped, and had to kill the person too it is not strange for a person to turn cold and untrusting. Also not a human are sinful. If that was true how do we get our angels in heaven? As long as he is willing to change for our little angel, isn't that enough?"
Some of the council murmur in agreement.
Kai glare at Hotaru. "Did he change then? No, he didn't. From the file, it said he still throws Shindo out of the room whenever he feels like it. Even if that human changes, so what. The law is the law, and the law forbid any angels to fall for a human. Not only that Shindo resist returning to Tenkai, which mean defying the order of the mission. This clearly point out that Shindo is guilty of not upholding our laws passed down from our generation of ruling."
Hotaru fell silent. She can deny the fact that the little angel did break the rule and that this trial is to find if the little angel reason of breaking the law will bring what punishment to him. But as she look at the angel's form of despair, she couldn't help but want to help him. "As long as one is willing to repent, we can give them a second chance, isn't it right."
Kai raised an eyebrow. "Are you saying if Shindo is willing to repent and promise this event will never happen again we should give him a chance to repent?" Hotaru nodded. "We are a beings that are forgiving and merciful after all." Kai thought this over. "What do the Council think?"
"Everyone deserves a chance." "Kami-sama would have want us to do the same."
Hotaru turn to Shuichi with a light smile. "Shuichi, you are fortunate to have been bless by a chance to repent. If you regret what you have done and promise to stay away from Uesagi Eiri then you can go back to your regular duties."
Shuichi slowly lift his head and look at each council in their eyes. The council members shift uncomfortably at the mysterious and foreign emotion hi his eyes. The smile faded from Hotaru's face when Shuichi look at her in great disappointment. Shuichi then look at where his friends are. "I'm sorry." He then turn to Hotaru. "Thank you for your kindness." Shuichi eyes harden with determination. "But I never regretted the time I shared with Yuki, and never will. I believe I have nothing to repent for, except perhaps my inability to uphold the laws that I once though was great. I always though myself to be lucky to have become an angel and have deep pride to be in Tenkai. Now I would give anything to be human once again so I can be with Yuki. If I have to go to hell to be with him, so be it. I love Yuki Eiri, and nothing can change that..." Shuichi paused and stare steadily into Kai's eyes, "... not death, nor you. Not even Kami-sama."
Silence filled the air, shock at Shuichi bold words. Tears ran down Hiro and Suguru face, knowing there is no way Shuichi can be saved now. Nenji-sama press his face to his folded hand, praying for a miracle. 'Not again.'
Hotaru was shock at the turn of events. She was so sure that Shuichi would be happy with the decision. She thought hard, remembering how bright Shuichi eyes were whenever Uesagi Eiri was mention, and how angry he will get when the human was insulted. Hotaru sadden. Perhaps this was a losing battle from the beginning.
Kai's face contorted in anger. "So be it. You were given a chance and being insolent to our kind act will lead you to your downfall. If you think your "love" to that human is worth everything, I shall give you a punishment worthy of that. Shindo Shuichi, I hereby pronounce in the name of Kami-sama that yo..."
"Hmmmm. I don't recall handing out any punishment nor being "invited" to a trial."
Angry for being interrupted, Kai turn to glare at the direction where the voice came from, which was from the throne. His expression turn from anger to a one of shock, then fear. "Kami-sama..." Kai breathe out. At once he is on the ground, bowing so low that his forehead probably made a dent on the cloud. Quickly every drop to the ground too, bowing.
"You may all rise." Kami-sama clear and beautiful voice command.
Slowly everyone rise and sit at where they were before. Many stare at Kami-sama in awe, for for them it was the first time they saw Kami-sama. Shuichi was one of them and can't help but be shock. He always though Kami-sama was an old man with long white beard dressed in white robe. The Kami-sama before him was dressed in all black; black button up shirt, black tie, black dress pant, black neck chocker, black shoes, and, to top everything off, a black trenchcoat. Kami-sama's eyes were also black, so black that it seems like you are staring at a bottomless pit and can see your soul. Long black, silky hair spill over the shoulders. The pale white skin look even whiter from the black outfit. To set off the perfect feature was the most luscious pink lips. In another word Kami-sama is the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. Oh yeah, to make things more surprising, Kami-sama is a female.
"I must say I am surprise that you all bowed down to me. Here I thought I was insignificant in your eyes. Holding a trial without me present as a judge and making a verdict without my consent. Tell me, what am I suppose to feel now?" It was surprising how a soft and clam voice can penetrate to the soul, making anyone shake on there feet.
"Gomen nasai Kami-sama. I didn't think that this insignificant case was of much importance that you will be needed to notify. You are so busy with overlooking the universe that I though I can help you by taking over this case.", Kai manage to shutter out.
"Oh?" Kami raised an eyebrow. She lean back and drop her head onto her hand that was prop up on the armrest. She look at Kai lazily with her icy stare. "I did not know I was so useless that I cannot conduct a simple trial. I must thank you then."
Kai look fearfully at Kami. "Please don't misunderstand me! I didn't mean it that way!"
"Then what do you mean?"
Silence. Kai was at a loss of word and didn't know how to get himself out of this situation.
Kami sigh. "Lets just leave this be. From now one I will judge this trial." Kami paused and stare at Kai. "Unless someone have something to say." Silence. Kami gave Shuichi a side glance. She lift up her hand and a transparent keyboard and screen appears. For a brief moment there was only the sound of typing keys and occasional silence. Kami soon stop, making the screen and keyboard disappear. She thought for a moment, twirling a piece of her hair while thinking. Suddenly she turn to Kai. "What were you about to say was the punishment for Shindo?"
"Kai hesitate for a second before responding. "I was about to exile him from Tenkai..." Kai said cautiously. "To where." Kai again hesitate before speaking up. "To the Limbo."
Gasps was heard Shuichi, his friends, and Hotaru stare at Kai in disbelief. Kami remain emotionless.
""Wasn't that decision a bit harsh?" Hotaru demand. "The Limbo is like the black hole, only white. The little angel did nothing to deserve such punishment."
"Silence." Kami cold voice stopped Hotaru from complaining any further. "I believe I have to agree with Kai. Exile seem to be the best punishment. Does everyone agree."
Kai nodded, happy Kami agree with his views. Hotaru wanted to protest but the look in Kami's eyes killed any protest she has. The other council members were to afraid to protest against Kami-sama.
"Then it is decided by the council and I that Guardian Angel Shindo Shuichi is to be stripped of his rank. Also, your insolence is your teams insolence, so whatever punishment you receive so will your teammate. Nakano Hiroshi and Suguru Fujisaki rank will also be stripped of their position. You all are to become Lucifer and exile to Earth. The will be carried out tomorrow, early in the morning. Meet me in my office 7.30 sharp. With the verdict reach, case is closed. Any complaint will be dismissed." With that said, Kami left with a burst of silver feathers.
All was quiet before Hiro and Suguru run up to Shuichi, crying with happiness. Nenji also went to and gave Shuichi a hug.
"Aren't you glad Kami-sama came to your rescue." Nenji said.
Shuichi nodded. "But for a moment I though she was like Kai."
"Yea, and I didn't know whether to be glad that I was punished with Shu-chan or not." Hiro added.
"It may not look like it but Kami-sama is truly merciful." Suguru said.
"Kami-sama is a bigger softie than you think." Nenji said affectionately. "Now that the dreadful trial is over, don't you think you all should get some rest for tomorrow?"
"Hai!" chimed in everyone.
'Yuki, wait for me. I'm coming home.'
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H-chan: *yawns* Hey AH, did you finish yet?
Silence.
H-chan: AH? *Went to see if AH was awake.* ....... *twitch*
It seems that AH somehow escaped when H-chan fell asleep. Replacing AH was a scarecrow with a note attach to its head. It reads:
Hana-chan,
I am sorry to abandon you again but you are just too scary! . I hope this chapter can last for a long time before another update. I promise to visit you soon (like a few months or so) so please don't look for me! Yaoi is waiting for me out there!!!!!!!!
Forever a slave of yaoi,
AngelicHana
H-chan: *Shaking with anger* Oh AngelicHana, you will so get it when I find you. Mwahahahahahaha.