Disclaimer: I own not the characters and references I refer to
Author's Notes: Yes, I know I am still doing Tomo I am in desperate need in
inspiration and have decided to throw in a wry (I believe the word I am
looking for is bizarre) plot twist.........I think......
The gentle wind swept up his spirits even higher. How wonderful it had been tonight! Everything
was perfect! How could he be happier...a smile crept onto his lips though if asked about it he surely would
deny. He pulled his scarf more tightly around his neck keeping the cold wind from stroking his skin to
deeply depriving him of much needed warmth. His step light and fanciful he knew he must look perfectly
stupid practically skipping along with an idiotic grin plastered to his face. That's when he realized someone
was following him. The instinct that had been burned into him from his harsh childhood and battle training
flared into existence. He knew not to look back he must continue on, but how to lose him? Or her. He
concluded 'can never be to sure' he thought distracting himself for a moment from the footsteps tuning in
with his own. The person was obviously trying to blend in with either Tomo himself or the few people
around. Except as he looked towards the ground he realized the mistake made by the stalker, his shadow.
It was ahead of him and Tomo could see it. He examined with his peripheral vision. Tall, well anyone's
shadow looked tall, but angular somewhat thin about shoulder height it seemed. And that's all he got before
he took notice of the events taking place. It was meant to distract him, the shadow anyway, there was an
alleyway coming up and he had a good guess at what might happen. He turned and j-walked across the
street. It not only was brighter over here there were more areas where people would be "hanging" around
tonight. And if he had to run it was a path he knew. The person came right back into step though. 'He is
either stupid or a genius' he thought only noticing it was a clichéd movie quote after he thought it. He
stopped and looked at a display in a store window hoping the man or woman would pass just enough that
he could catch a glimpse of them. But instead the footsteps died away. He didn't look up didn't look
around. Soon the footsteps speeded up and got louder Tomo allowed himself to be pushed against the wall
spread-eagled. However, he knew the perfect maneuver to get out of this position and soon had the man
sprawled at his feet. "And exactly what were you doing?" Tomo said in his best menacing voice, which
was indeed so. There was no reply until the man jumped up attempting to pin Tomo once more, but Tomo-
using a rather interesting position- was able to keep some distance between the man and himself. He was
angry and panting a bit his build was skinny, but not unformed. Tomo eyed the man enjoying what was
next to him and grinned at their closeness. Then a sudden shock ran through him he knew this person "You,
you're a Suzaku!" he said suddenly disgusted not only at the man, but at himself for gazing upon his figure
so energetically (you think this fits?). The man seemed to recognize Tomo as well and backed up into the
light. Tomo could not help his surprised and somewhat horrified expression. "You are...Tasuki?!?!" he was
completely and utterly shocked. Tasuki made an expression much the same "Seiryu seishi Tomo!" he was
not questioning, however, simply stating it so as if there was a mistake it could be corrected. "I know we
never were correctly introduced, but I never expected you to come and stalk me" Tomo said with a now
wry grin crossing his arms. Tasuki grinned competitively "Believe me had I known it was you this
conversation would not be taking place." "Oh really" said Tomo who stepped forward swaying lightly his
hair helping accentuate the movement. "I find that this is an unwelcome meeting and either we will do
battle or possibly another outcome? But it seems most unlikely!" Tasuki seemed to crouch a bit lower so he
could spring if needed. "Such big and illustrious words!" Tomo joked, "Last time I met you, your language
was something even street rats scorned at...you seemed to have cleaned up a bit..." Tasuki jerked as Tomo
ran a long fingered hand through his hair. He seemed frozen with dread, confusion, and something not of
contempt but of denial in the fact that this gesture was one he might, possibly under different
circumstances, might have liked. "What are you suggesting?" He snapped though he didn't pull away. He
stood taller though not quite as tall as Tomo "Coffee, tea perhaps?" said the Seiryu closing his eyes and
gesturing in an if-you-prefer way before turning. "Why would you, my enemy invite me to drink with
you?" said a rather confused red head. "The war is over you have one, what am I to do but make alliances
that may help in the future..." said Tomo slightly turning his decisive golden cat-ish eyes reflecting the
sneer upon his face. Tasuki grinned in an affable manner and walked up to his once loathed enemy. "I see
that this alliance could become mutual" he paused to read Tom's expression of laughter "A pairing of
temper and power, winner and loser though I still see not why you Seiryu's lost I truly thought Nakago was
going to destroy us." "Well that's what assisted suicide does to you!" said Tomo and the two men laughed
as they walked along the sidewalk.
(Nice and long! ^_^ )
The gentle wind swept up his spirits even higher. How wonderful it had been tonight! Everything
was perfect! How could he be happier...a smile crept onto his lips though if asked about it he surely would
deny. He pulled his scarf more tightly around his neck keeping the cold wind from stroking his skin to
deeply depriving him of much needed warmth. His step light and fanciful he knew he must look perfectly
stupid practically skipping along with an idiotic grin plastered to his face. That's when he realized someone
was following him. The instinct that had been burned into him from his harsh childhood and battle training
flared into existence. He knew not to look back he must continue on, but how to lose him? Or her. He
concluded 'can never be to sure' he thought distracting himself for a moment from the footsteps tuning in
with his own. The person was obviously trying to blend in with either Tomo himself or the few people
around. Except as he looked towards the ground he realized the mistake made by the stalker, his shadow.
It was ahead of him and Tomo could see it. He examined with his peripheral vision. Tall, well anyone's
shadow looked tall, but angular somewhat thin about shoulder height it seemed. And that's all he got before
he took notice of the events taking place. It was meant to distract him, the shadow anyway, there was an
alleyway coming up and he had a good guess at what might happen. He turned and j-walked across the
street. It not only was brighter over here there were more areas where people would be "hanging" around
tonight. And if he had to run it was a path he knew. The person came right back into step though. 'He is
either stupid or a genius' he thought only noticing it was a clichéd movie quote after he thought it. He
stopped and looked at a display in a store window hoping the man or woman would pass just enough that
he could catch a glimpse of them. But instead the footsteps died away. He didn't look up didn't look
around. Soon the footsteps speeded up and got louder Tomo allowed himself to be pushed against the wall
spread-eagled. However, he knew the perfect maneuver to get out of this position and soon had the man
sprawled at his feet. "And exactly what were you doing?" Tomo said in his best menacing voice, which
was indeed so. There was no reply until the man jumped up attempting to pin Tomo once more, but Tomo-
using a rather interesting position- was able to keep some distance between the man and himself. He was
angry and panting a bit his build was skinny, but not unformed. Tomo eyed the man enjoying what was
next to him and grinned at their closeness. Then a sudden shock ran through him he knew this person "You,
you're a Suzaku!" he said suddenly disgusted not only at the man, but at himself for gazing upon his figure
so energetically (you think this fits?). The man seemed to recognize Tomo as well and backed up into the
light. Tomo could not help his surprised and somewhat horrified expression. "You are...Tasuki?!?!" he was
completely and utterly shocked. Tasuki made an expression much the same "Seiryu seishi Tomo!" he was
not questioning, however, simply stating it so as if there was a mistake it could be corrected. "I know we
never were correctly introduced, but I never expected you to come and stalk me" Tomo said with a now
wry grin crossing his arms. Tasuki grinned competitively "Believe me had I known it was you this
conversation would not be taking place." "Oh really" said Tomo who stepped forward swaying lightly his
hair helping accentuate the movement. "I find that this is an unwelcome meeting and either we will do
battle or possibly another outcome? But it seems most unlikely!" Tasuki seemed to crouch a bit lower so he
could spring if needed. "Such big and illustrious words!" Tomo joked, "Last time I met you, your language
was something even street rats scorned at...you seemed to have cleaned up a bit..." Tasuki jerked as Tomo
ran a long fingered hand through his hair. He seemed frozen with dread, confusion, and something not of
contempt but of denial in the fact that this gesture was one he might, possibly under different
circumstances, might have liked. "What are you suggesting?" He snapped though he didn't pull away. He
stood taller though not quite as tall as Tomo "Coffee, tea perhaps?" said the Seiryu closing his eyes and
gesturing in an if-you-prefer way before turning. "Why would you, my enemy invite me to drink with
you?" said a rather confused red head. "The war is over you have one, what am I to do but make alliances
that may help in the future..." said Tomo slightly turning his decisive golden cat-ish eyes reflecting the
sneer upon his face. Tasuki grinned in an affable manner and walked up to his once loathed enemy. "I see
that this alliance could become mutual" he paused to read Tom's expression of laughter "A pairing of
temper and power, winner and loser though I still see not why you Seiryu's lost I truly thought Nakago was
going to destroy us." "Well that's what assisted suicide does to you!" said Tomo and the two men laughed
as they walked along the sidewalk.
(Nice and long! ^_^ )