8. Knowing Too Much
"I could have found out what happened." Hisoka told the scientist while glaring defiantly and crossing his arms as he sat on the examination table "I only lost concentration because Tsuzuki is an idiot!" He growled, regarding the events of the previous night.
"Really bon, I believe you. But you just shouldn't push yourself too hard." Watari said with a warm smile on top of a weary expression as he recalled the events of that morning...
Shortly after Hisoka had arrived at the office that morning, he fell victim to a sudden nosebleed while at his desk, effectively covering his entire mornings work in liquid crimson. Hisoka was forced to the infirmary and now had a splitting headache...
'Good thing Tsuzuki wasn't around...I wonder were he is?' Hisoka pondered as his face shifted in thought, which closely resembled his usual antisocial expressions.
"Whatever." Hisoka said as much in regards to his own musings as he did to give Watari confirmation that he acknowledged the quasi-doctor's concerned statement.
"It's just more powerful magical backlash then you're accustomed to, nothing that time won't heal." Watari said nonchalantly while he tilted the boy's head up to examine it one last time. Hisoka was thankful for the little emotional protection he could get from the latex gloves the scientist wore.
"Here." He said happily as he released his hold on the boy's jaw and handed him a small bottle. "You can take these for now." Watari said as Hisoka took the bottle of painkillers from the scientist who now stood akimbo smiling brightly as if pills were the universal cure all.
Watching the older Shinigami, the Empath raised an eyebrow in suspicion as he began to ponder the bottle in his hand and his collogues omnipotent good mood.
A sudden knock at the door immediately called for the youth's full attention and his mood brightened slightly, though not visibly, as he awaited his partner.
"Come in." Watari chirped over his shoulder as he pulled 003 away from a box of latex gloves, most of which the owl had efficiently chewed multiple holes in. Not letting go of her most recent prey, the golden-eyed Shinigami let 003 continue to destroy a glove as he perched the small bird on his shoulder.
The door opened and Hisoka's face visibly expressed disappointment.
"Perhaps this is an inconvenient time" The angel replied as he noticed the boy did not anticipate his presence.
"Nonsense! Is everything okay?" Watari smiled as he cocked his head to the side and lifted one eyebrow to emphasize his question.
"I came to see if Kurosaki-kun was well." The angel replied while smiling sweetly at the clearly unimpressed youth.
Hisoka just glared back. 'It was just a nose bleed.' He thought moodily, trying to express his annoyance at the inquiry to his health as best he could through his facial expression alone. If anyone should be concerned it was Tsuzuki.
"He's going to be fine." Watari supplied for the boy who seemed a little pensive at the moment. The scientist had a good idea of what, or rather, who the boy was thinking of.
"I should get going, if either of you need me, you know were I am." Golden eyes shined with a smile behind wire frames. Watari sauntered out of the infirmary while pieces of nibbled latex fell from his shoulder.
The pair remained silent for a moment before Ingethel began. "I am sorry, I did not mean to imply that you are in need of special care. On the contrary, you have proven yourself to be quite resilient. I just wanted to let you know there are those that care about you." The angel said giving the boy an anxious smile as Ingethel noticed the blonde's expression fall to sorrow.
'Why cant Tsuzuki ever say anything that intelligently reassuring?' Hisoka thought bitterly. He did not trust many people, present company included. Therefore, the words carried no meaning for the reclusive boy.
When Hisoka did not respond again, Ingethel continued. "Tatsumi-san has given me new information regarding the case." The heavenly being said glancing to the side while he lowered his wings into their most unthreatening position. "Seeing as how Tsuzuki-san is not in his office, I decided to look for you." The angel continued modestly as he stared intently into the boy's emerald pools, attempting to gauge his response.
Hisoka had perked up at the mention of his partner. 'Can't he do anything?' the boy thought angrily. Ingethel now had Hisoka's full attention, as the boy glared his infuriation with his partner at the angel.
Ingethel's aqua eyes went wide briefly before he shot his stare to the floor. He was not expecting such an intense response, but he calmed himself before he spoke up again. "The pair is reportedly in the Earth realm." Crossing the small infirmary, the now composed angel gingerly handed the boy a fax sheet with various information including the reported location of the fallen angels.
"I was thinking that maybe we could go together." The angel asked knowingly, as he watched Hisoka fold the paper and place it in his back jean pocket. A hopeful smile crept its way to the angels pale lips.
"I can handle this." He said slightly annoyed, the paper covering on the examination table made a crumpling noise as the boy hopped off of it.
The angel immediately nodded, and pushed the conversation even further. "I understand. You want to be alone."
The words hit a bitter cord in the teen's hart. 'I already am alone' he thought acrimoniously, resolved to leave for the Earth realm. 'The case shouldn't have to suffer just because Tsuzuki doesn't show up for work. 'Besides, I am completely capable of holding my own in the field.' Hisoka thought stubbornly, as sorrow-laced anger still dominated his features.
His eyes set in determination, Hisoka turned to the celestial creature beside him. "I will be back later." He excused himself abruptly, brushing past the winged creature.
As he walked from the angel, Hisoka felt a very faint pang of guilt from behind him.
However, he carelessly ignored it.
To Be Concluded...
Thank you to all my reviewers, I hope this story is to your liking. It still has several chapters left. If you would like your ideas considered for later chapters, just let me know -smiles- I would love to know what you guys would like to read and how you would like to see this story wrap itself up.