Tokyo-to High: Year of the Dragon
Hibiki didn't take Tsunami's surprise visit very well did she? Hmm looks like there is conflict waiting to happen! Hopefully Akito will be ready to return to school! I'm pretty sure Tsunami is interested in seeing his school.
Well aside from story etc, I'd just like to take this time to thank everyone who's supported me through the writing of this fic! No this isn't the last chapter lol. But I just thought I'd thank all the people who keep me motivated to write! Thanks to everyone at Deviant Art and who commented on my work and offered suggestions.
Now on to Chapter 13!
Akito Yagami & Nova Yagami © me, Tsunami is © my lovely Tsu-chan, all other characters are © either Capcom, SNK, Sammy, or any other company I have borrowed existing characters
Chapter 13 – Meditation
His eyes shifted around desperately. He was being chased, he didn't know by what but he could feel it. The trees ruffled and movement was heard. It was getting closer to him.
'Run!' He thought frantically and darted off further into the forest. He had to get away from whatever was chasing him. He just had too.
It was gaining on him effortlessly. His chest heaved heavily with frustration at the fact that his legs would not go faster. It wasn't his fault, it had happened by accident.
A loud growl was audible as he was trapped between a dense gather of trees. He had nowhere to run. He closed his eyes tightly and tried to focus, if he could activate his power he would safe. 'Come on, I've done it so many times before'
His mind raced to activate his power with no avail. He opened his eyes and looked for the source of the growl. Maybe if he knew what direction it was coming from it would give him more of a fighting chance. He stared in much shock as he saw a burning pair of amethyst eyes starting out at him from the darkness ahead of him. He felt his knees shake from panic and anxiety.
The creature approached him walking on all fours, more beast then monster. His voice was a multi-toned piercing growl as he inched forward toward him. It seemed to like to tease him; it liked seeing him quiver with fear, as if the creature took great pleasure in this.
The creature slowly crawled into the moonlight. Its sapphire hair was long and flowing offering little restriction. He watched with great horror as the creature proceeded even closer to him. His hands clawed into the ground tightly with each step. "A-Akito... I... It's not..."
A loud roar was emitted from its mouth as he said his name. The creature smirked sadistically at him and took snarling leers at him. He closed his eyes tightly and shook with fear. He felt a soft breathing on him as he cautiously opened his eyes only to find himself face to face with the creature.
His eyes glazed over, all the fear in the world wouldn't help him. He watched with a glazed expression of terror as the creature bite into his neck and franticly tore away at it sending a small river of blood flowing down his white t-shirt. He tried to scream in pain but he had no voice he could clearly see his throat feet away from him. He felt himself getting light-headed and dizzy. No breath filled his lungs yet he continued to watch as the creature tore away pieces of his body. His claws dug firmly into his gut and crotch tearing both away with unnatural strength and anger. He felt sharp jolts of pain but could little other then acknowledge them. With in a matter of moments his arms had been thoroughly removed from his body and were dangling around in the tree above him.
Blood now covered the earth and creature seemed not to care. It seemed to only further motivate him to dismember him. His eyes finally closed and he knew he was dead.
The creature rose to his feet drenched in its prey's blood. It smirked down at him in a sadistic tone and growled with mild interest. He purred in satisfaction of having a successful hunt and looked up at the crescent moon and laughed in a sadistic glee.
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Akito's eyes shot open instantly and he sat up in bed breathing heavily. He always dreamt about that night when things were too much for him. He wasn't proud of that night but it was the one night he had done something and not felt remorse afterwards. One of the few times he had let Nova control him willingly.
He relished in it, and he never denied it. He just chose not to bring it up in casual conversation. Akito rose to his feet and looked over at the sleeping Tsunami. He took some solace in the fact that she was with him. However that dream always set him at unease. He was unaware if it was do to the fact that he enjoyed it, or the fact that he had willing give into Nova that night.
Akito crawled out of bed and sighed tiredly. He knew there was no going back to sleep after that dream. He got put his pants on and grabbed his jacket. He looked back on Tsunami who continued to sleep soundly. He slide the shito door open and slide it closed after he him. The house was completely dark, not surprising as how it was three-thirty in the morning.
Akito made his way through the darkened house and out into the yard. A walk usually helped him forget his troubles. The air was cool and the grass was still damp with the morning dew. Akito soon found himself at the ladder he had leaned against the house a few weeks earlier. He shrugged and seeing as how didn't see reason not to he made his way up and sat on the damp roof.
The yard was covered with the dense cloak of night with the only light being the bright glow of the moons rays. Akito preferred to come up here and think. It was so quite and relaxing, it allowed him to achieve a true state of inner peace.
The soft flutter of wings was heard and Akito looked over at Nova who had just landed beside him. Unlike many times, before he knew Nova wasn't here to start trouble. Nova yawned as his ebon wings faded into his back and looked at Akito.
"Had that dream again?" Nova asked in state of still drowsiness. "Yea... it keeps becoming more graphic and clear every time I dream about it..." Nova nodded and waves his own tail. "Yea... that's what happens when you enter a Riot of Blood willingly."
Nova opened his jacket and pulled out a small silver case of cigarettes. "Frag?" Nova said offering Akito one. Akito shook his head and sighed. "Yea I know... you don't have any fun, your body is a temple and etc etc..." Nova said in a matter-of-factly tone. Nova placed the end of the cigarette to his lips and created a soft ebon flame on his index finger. He lit the cigarette and gave a few puffs.
"Well don't blame yourself... that little fucker had it coming..." Nova said casually holding the cigarette between his lips. Akito smirked and laughed softly. "Nah... I don't blame myself at all... in fact, it had to be the single most stress relieving act I've experienced. Every time I have that dream, I always feel better."
Nova looked at him squarely then burst into laughter. "You're one sick Son of Bitch. Almost makes me proud to be a part of you." Akito smiled but sighed rubbing the back of his neck. Nova took a few more puffs and laid back looking up at the sky. "It's kinda funny isn't it?" Akito looked over at him and blinked. "What is?"
"The fact that all my attempts of leading you down the path of Orochi have always failed. But the one time you loose your head you willingly accept me into you." Akito blinked and looked out across the yard. "I guess so..." He retorted after a few moments of contemplation.
An awkward silence followed that neither of them were sure how to alleviate. "Hey..." Nova sat up and looked at him. "Hmm?" Akito grunted not turning to face her. "What ever happened with your cute little sis?" "I don't know she got all weird with Tsunami arrived." Nova laughed again and waved his tail. "Well duh, she's only obsessed with you." Akito shrugged nonchalantly. "I wouldn't mind getting a piece of her; she's got a nice ass you know." Akito turned to Nova and narrowed his eyes in agitation.
Nova laughed nervously. "Just saying is all. Besides it's not like I haven't tried, she can see through my illusions easily." Nova lifted his mesh top to reveal a series of a rather deep slashes and markings all over his torso. "Serves you right..." Akito said smiling slyly. Nova lowered his top and shrugged in retaliation. "I regret nothing." Nova said taking a few more puffs and stretching. "That makes two of us..." Akito said bluntly.
Nova took another puff then put out his cigarette on the roof and sighed. "Life's funny isn't it?" Akito nodded his head and looked over at Nova. "Yea..." Nova stood up and stretched. "And you're still with her... even after what happened?" Akito shrugged. "Yea... I love her..."
Nova shrugged and pocketed his hands. "I knew the urge to hurt appeared for a moment, but in the end it wasn't her you ended up hurting was it?" Akito remained silent he brought his knees up and hugged them. "I mean come on Akito... In the past you've left mates for less... you use to make them feel like total whores, you really got soft."
Akito spoke in a soft voice. "Tsunami is different... she's not a mate... she's someone I love..." Nova leaned down looking at him in a taunting manner. "Aye, someone who's afraid of the slightest hint of penetration." Akito glared up at Nova then shrugged. He knew he was right about that. The many times he had been intimate with Tsunami they had never sealed their love with full fledged intercourse.
Tsunami was afraid of penetration, specifically the pain of penetration. Akito however was in no hurry to rush it, so he didn't pressure her into rushing before she was ready.
Akito finally answered Nova and sighed. "Yea your right... but all good things come to those who wait ne?" Nova smirked at him then chuckled. "The patience of a Saint..."
"Let's not make a saint of a sinner... I've done my fair share of shameful deeds." Akito said in tone of weariness. "I know, I was there." Nova said in a dreamily voice. You know you're a lot more fun when you don't think of the consequences."
Akito looked over at Nova. "I gave the devil his day... you had your freedom..." Nova smirked and strolled up and down the length of the roof singing 'Oh Danny Boy' Just to spite Akito. Akito sat back down and looked out over the yard and sighed. Nova stopped abruptly and turned to Akito. "You know even now she really doesn't care about your opinions and your objections." Akito heaved a sigh. "I told her to do what she felt was right in heart..."
Nova plopped down next to Akito and spoke in a brotherly tone. "And she still didn't learn her lesson did she? She wants you to tell her what she can and can't do." Akito looked at Nova with a look of confusion on his face. "I'm not going to tell her what she can and can't do... I'm not going to control her... that's the last thing I want to do." Nova pouted and spoke in a sarcastic tone. "Well what your doing now certainly isn't working now is it?!"
Akito knew he was right but chose not to acknowledge it. "I trust her and-"
Nova growled and spat at him in agitation. "You trusted her before idiot! Look what she did! You're the one who's being played as a sap! She thinks she can walk all over you with no consequence."
Akito sighed; he hated it when Nova was right or at least when he made sense. "I made a promise to her..." Nova rose to his feet and waved his tail agitated. "She made the same promise to you, she didn't honor it! Why should you have to?!"
"Because I love her..." Nova snorted in disgust at Akito's answer and turned his back to him. "When your ready to stop dating a whore and start fucking them let me know!" Akito growled and rose to his feet and grabbed the collar of Nova's jacket and shook him violently. "No one calls her a whore!"
Nova smiled a sly smile and places his palm to Akito's chest and closed his eyes. "I can feel it Akito... The cages you put on your emotions... they chains are weakening. The gate will open soon..." Akito dropped Nova and pushed him away from him. "My emotions are under control..."
"Are they now?" Nova smirked and turned his back to Akito sprouting his ebon wings once again and taking off into the air. "Chains exist to be broken Akito, Just like promises..."
Akito turned and walked away himself crawling back down the ladder and fixed his jacket. His feet were cold and wet and he was pretty sure he felt himself falling into a depression. "Brother..." Akito averted his gaze up looking at his sister.
"Sis? What are you doing up so early?" Hibiki wore a black silk nightgown that Akito wasn't accustomed to seeing. Whenever she slept in his room she wore a pair of pink pajamas. "I heard talking... It woke me up..." Akito rubbed his chin and blinked. "Just talking to me myself..."