In Death...

An X/1999 and Yami no Matsuei crossover fic

Disclaimer: Same as chapt 1 (yup i'm lazy.)

Chapter 9

There was a pleasant evening breeze whispering sweet nothings into the ears of the visitors of Ueno Park. But that was not what gave a particular tree a pinkish glow as sakura petals swirled around it. It was a spectacular sight to behold, and the ethereal beauty of that lone tree seemed to suck in the souls of all who stopped to admire it.

Right up until you saw through the illusion created by the onmyouji standing next to the tree.

'Hmmm. Now this is a sight I never thought I'd see,' Seishirou mused to himself as he watched Subaru feed the Sakura from a nearby bench, shielded of course. 'At least you won't be faced with the same situation I faced seventeen years ago. I would hate for you to be claimed by anyone other than me. Then again, if the passerby happened to be someone as powerful as yourself, he would probably be able to see through that illusion.'

Caught up in his own thoughts, he did not notice the slight uplifting of Subaru's lips as he sensed Seishirou's presence.

'My my, how can such a pretty boy do such a dirty job? It spoils your innocent image.' A drawl disrupted Seishirou's train of thought and caused him to focus on the scene in front of him once more.

A man that seemed to be made of porcelain of purest white was slowly approaching Subaru.

'My image is no longer innocent to anyone who cared to look. It used to be perhaps, but not anymore.'

'True... But this is Tokyo isn't it? No one would care to look beyond that pretty face,' the man had now placed a milky white hand on Subaru's cheek and was gazing at him with a deceptively tender look.

Not unlike what Seishirou used to do. This made the watcher's eyes narrow ominously. An action that increased in intensity when he recognised the man as the same person that he had defended Subaru against days before.

'What are you doing here Muraki?' Subaru asked in a tired tone, 'Haven't you learnt your lesson yet?'

'That is precisely why I'm here my doll. You see, I've lain some of my shikigami in ambush all around the park. Not that you wouldn't be able to defeat them eventually, but think of the poor innocent public who will get implicated by your resistance.' Muraki gestured to the families playing around the park, oblivious to the danger.

'And what might I be resisting to?'

'Coming with me quietly of course.'

'You didn't have to do this. I'll come...' Subaru lowered his eyes and continued softly, 'If that is what Seishirou-san wants.'

Seishirou froze.'What is he talking about?'

'Well, let's go then.' Muraki held out his hand the way a waiter would to usher in customers, waiting for Subaru to follow.

Unsure of what to do, Seishirou hesitated. He later came to regret it, for in that moment's hesitation, both Subaru and Muraki disappeared in a flash of green light.

'Was that grand exit absolutely necessary?' Muraki asked the effeminate onmyouji walking next to him. They had disappeared from the park by a transporting spell by the Sumeragi and had appeared in one of the small alleys in another part of Tokyo.

'Grand exits aren't only your specialty. Besides, there might have been people following me and I did not want them to know where I was going.' A ghost of a smirk flitted by Subaru's face and if Muraki had not been scrutinizing the boy, he would have missed it completely.

It's almost as if he let me see that on purpose so I'll know he's only here because he chose it.

Subaru tilted his head to regard him with expressionless eyes, once again giving the image of the fragile boy.

'I see.' The smile on Muraki's face was once again in place. After all, a strong doll just made breaking it more enjoyable.

'Ah here we are,' Muraki pushed open the door of a nondescript house. 'I hope you're prepared for an extended stay. Don't worry, I've already prepared the necessities so you won't need to trouble yourself with going out to get them.'

'Tadaima Hisoka, Tatsumi-san.'

'What took you so long?' Hisoka asked sleepily from his bed.

'Oh, nothing. I just got carried away shopping. Here's your milk.'

Catching the bottle tossed at him, Hisoka frowned, 'Hey, I asked for coffee.'

'Huh? Oh. Well, it's really late. You should be sleeping and coffee would only keep you awake. Drink something good for you for once, hmmm?'

'Listen to what your partner says once in a while. It's not often that he gets anything right.' Tatsumi commented.

'Yup Hey! Tatsumi-sannnn! I always get things right!' Tsuzuki turned around and nudged Hisoka. 'Ne Hisoka?'

'Stop jostling me if you want me to drink.'

'Yay! Hisoka's drinking!' Tsuzuki cheered, glomping Hisoka.

'I SAID STOP JOSTLING ME!'

'Tsuzuki...' Tatsumi started.

'Nani?' Innocent amethyst eyes widened in question.

'Nothing. Since you're back, I'll retire to my own room.'

'Ok. Good night!'

Am I just being paranoid? Tatsumi wondered. Yet, he could not shake off the feeling that something was bothering Tsuzuki.

Watching Tatsumi leave, Tsuzuki decided to be more careful in how he acted. He could not let the two of them find out he had run into Muraki. This was something he had to face on his own.

'Hey Hisoka, let's tuck in too. I'm tired.'

A/N: Yeah i'm back... prelims are finally over and as usual i screwed it up... ah well...anw... a few questions... how do the pple of YnM address each other? like what does Tsuzuki call Hisoka and Tatsumi? And how do they call him? Think Tsuzuki's supposed to call Hisoka 'Soka-chan but not very sure... anw was kinda lazy and not in the mood to beta this.

Oh yeah... think my characs are getting more OOC... dun you think? didn't want my Subaru to turn out like some useless damsel in distress cos he really isnt... but oh well... this seemed wrong somehow.

C&C!