Eyes of the Heart

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Japanese : Kagemusha – body double

Chapter 18: House of Cards

I once had a dream…

It was a sunny day with a crisp soft breeze, I was walking through a field full of flowers of every kind I don't know how I got there nor did I think it weird that the flowers growing together were of different types or species, they were all beautiful. The smell was so real as if I wasn't in a dream, than I stumbled upon a flower that caught my eye, Forget-me-not. It was a plain flower the color of the sky.

I picked up the flower and twisted the stem between my fingers. I don't know why I was so enchanted with such a plain flower especially amongst so many beauties. Than it hit me the Forget-me-not although plain was the flower that was so beautiful in its simplicity that it outshone all the other more elaborate flowers.

I was so happy at my new revelation that I hadn't even noticed the dark storm clouds forming at my back until it was too late to run for cover. The winds blew hard and the rain poured down on me, all the beautiful flowers were blown away their petals removed from its parent and swept along on an angry wind.

I ran under a tree for shelter trying to wait the storm out. Finally when the storm had abated and the sun once again peeped out from the clouds I looked down into my hand. And there was the Forget-me-not crushed in my palm. I had tried to protect it but it seemed like I had only killed it in the end. Would it had been better off left and blown away by the wind or crushed by me the only thing remaining crusted petals and broken stem.

I don't know but I began to cry for the poor flower and as my tears fell upon the flower a glimmer of hope appeared. There were still a few seeds left; maybe there is a future for this flower after all…


Tsukushi woke up cold and tired even though she's been asleep for so long. She kept her eyes closed and just lay in the same position she seemed to have taken a liking to. How long has it been since I've been placed in this place away from any other person? When will they release me and when will I be able to see Tsukasa…Tsukasa…

She shifted slightly and a frown graced her brow. What has become of him?

"It 'eems ya 'wake now." The voice she recognized as one of the masked men, the one with the crow facemask.

Tsukushi's eyes flew open when she heard the voice. She was in a bare room that contained only a bed a window thin grey carpet and a closet. The room was a depressing grey color as well.

"Where am I and who are you?" Tsukushi felt the fear rise up in her but she beat it down with a mallet as she tried to get some information that would give her a clue as to what was going on.

"Eh, eh, eh 'oi can't 'ive ya that type of info girly. I'm 'ta keep ya here wit me until some 'ery important business is taken cared 'f."

"What business, where is Tsukasa and why have you kidnapped me?" Tsukushi was getting angry, as it seem the masked man was not going to cooperate.

"'idn't 'oi tell ya I can't 'ive ya anything. But 'oi will tell you this, that Doumyoji boy is fine. As a matter of fact when they're done with him 'ell be more than fine." The masked man was getting on Tsukushi's nerves with his tight lip and that vague comment that made her worry a little. But not enough to quench the anger she felt. I want to wipe that smug look I know you have under that mask. Probably ugly a face no girl including a mother would love.

"Well seeing as how you won't tell me anything about why I'm here. How about you tell me about yourself?" Tsukushi put on a fake smile while looking around the room for a means of escape.

"Eh, I'm not 'ellin you nuthin."

Ohh I could strangle this idiot.

There was a knock on the door and the Idiot Crow; a name Tsukushi decided to call him went to answer it.

The Bull and the Cat were at the door when Idiot Crow answered it. (She identified all of them by their masks)

"When are you going to let me go, this is so silly to kidnap me I have nothing I'm not rich…" Kinda if you don't include being married to the heir of one of the top companies in the world.

The bull laughed and walked into the room signaling the crow to leave.

"That's a good one Makino Tsukushi, but not good enough we already know about your marriage to the Doumyoji heir. Too bad it won't last long." The cat followed him in, and occupied the chair the crow left.

"Leave her be, we aren't here to antagonize her lets get our job done." The cat folded his arms and turned in her direction.

"Than why am I here, I've already figured out who you work for. It's Kaeda Doumyoji she's behind this all whatever she wants I refuse to do, tell her I quit I'm no longer her employee."

The Bull laughed again as he approached her on the bed, Tsukushi moved back as he moved closer to her. He sat on the edge of the bed and leaned in close to her.

"Who said we're working for Kaeda? For all you know we could be working for you're soon to be ex-husband of yours."

"Tsukasa wouldn't do anything like this. Why would he have me marry him and then have me kidnapped as soon as we got back? That makes no sense." Tsukushi felt her anger rising that this man could even suggest such a thing.

"So you faith in him is so strong? He's a rich man you have no idea what rich people do seeing as how you come from a very poor background. How about I fill you in? Rich people only care about one thing and that is money and how to get their kicks. Some get their kicks from seducing innocent girls. Making them fall in love with them and then dumping them, they're considered a big joke, sport or fun." He got up from the bed and walked back and forth.

"I'm here to tell you that you're marriage is nothing but a sham, your husband doesn't love you he only views you as sport and play. When you think about it do you honestly think that you could have caught the eye of a man with the power to affect a nation's economy? I mean really look at you, you're poor, no class, barely attractive and no name or title."

"That's enough you're getting nowhere." The cat stood up and walked over to Tsukushi and placed a hand on her shoulder. She flinched away from it.

"We aren't the ones to be afraid of, what we're telling you this for your own good. People like us do not belong in the world of the rich. I'll be honest with you we do work for Kaeda Doumyoji but she isn't as bad as you think she is. She's actually a woman who loves her children and wants to see them happy, but she also knows her children and knows how cruel they can be especially Tsukasa."

"Tsukasa is far from cruel he would never set me up like this."

"Tsukushi you must believe us, how can I get you to trust me?"

"I will never trust you, how can I trust a man that hides behind a mask?"

"So you're saying that the mask is a barrier? If that's the case then; I'll remove it…" The cat undid the ties of his mask.

"What are you doing?" The bull protested.

"I'm trying to get her to see she can trust our word." The cat removed the mask completely revealing beautiful gray marble like eyes and blonde hair; he had a cute boy next door look even though it was obvious that he wasn't full Japanese. Tsukushi tried to hide both her shock and curiosity.

"My name is Thomas and this masked man's name is Yoshiro or Yoshi."

"Thomas what are you doing man this wasn't in the plan…"

"Shut up Yoshi and remove your mask the only way for her to trust us is that our identities be out in the plain."

Yoshiro let out a loud sigh and undid his ties revealing small eyes and fat cheeks (AN: for all you Naruto fans think of Chooji)

"Why are you doing this? Why was I brought here? Where is Tsukasa?" she rattled off each question still angry at her current situation.

"First off we're here because it's our job, we were hired to separate you and Tsukasa because it would be harder on you the more you got involved with that man." This came from another masked man at the door the laughing fox. He strode into the room and removed his mask. Tsukushi sucked in a sharp breath at the man's features. He looked exactly like Tsukasa except he had straight hair.

She stared at him in amazement mouth open.

"You can close your mouth girl. Do I remind you of someone?" He snared at her.

He looks exactly like Tsukasa, this just get crazier and crazier, he even had his cocky stand and smile.

"I'm Kunsawa Amon, Tsukasa's kagemusha."

"Wait a kagemusha?"

"Yes the heir needs all the protection he can get and that's my job, even though I do not work for him I work for his mother."

"That makes you my enemy automatically. She must have learned that Tsukasa and I got married and she wants to try and separate us. Well I'll have you know that it's impossible for us to separate so you may as well give it up."

"Are you sure it's impossible?" Amon leaned against the doorpost head tilted.

Tsukushi blushed a little from his intense stare. Great, why does he look like Tsukasa?

"Ye-yeah I'm sure, Tsukasa will come and look for me no matter what I believe in his words that he's always told me." She stared back at Amon

"Lots of trust you got there sorry to tell you it's unfounded. He doesn't care a lick about you but you'll see soon enough. You may think that his mother is an evil conniving witch but she knows her son better than anyone and soon you too will see the real Doumyoji Tsukasa." He turned his back and walked out the room.

"Yoshi, Thomas lets go we have work to do." The other two men looked at each other and exited the room leaving Tsukushi all alone.

What did he mean by all that. I know Tsukasa would never betray me they must have something planned you can't trust anyone involved with Tsukasa's mother

Outside the door…

"So what do you think Amon, will she buy what we're telling her." Amon's face was an emotionless mask. voice.

Yoshi looked at him slightly worried as they walked down a long stone hall with dim light

"I think she has a lot of faith in Tsukasa but with enough convincing evidence about his true feelings then she can be easily swayed we also have a trump card and that's her family and friends, steps have already been taken to give them a hard time."

"Do you think what we're doing is right?"

"Shut up Yoshi, its our job not a matter of right and wrong. Where did Otoki go by the way? We have things to get together."

"I don't know he said he had to go see Tsukasa for something."

Amon stopped almost causing his another two partners to collide into him.

"Hmm. Thomas I want you to go check on them Yoshi you come with me."

Thomas bowed and went in the opposite direction.

Amon and Yoshi continued down the hall until he arrived at his destination. He pushed in one of the stones, which opened, into another room.

"Madam everything is set to put our plan into motion. I've sent Thomas and Otoki to check on Tsukasa, all we await are your next orders."

"Thank you Amon you've done well. Now all that needs to be done is to insert a few doubts into that silly head of my son. You know what you have to do don't you Amon?"

"Yes madam."

"Very good I trust you will not let me down. Tonight will be a very special one for both Tsukasa and that Makino girl."


Ugh I feel like I've been hit with a ton of bricks what happened.

Tsukasa stirred from his place on a soft bed. He stretched his arm out and felt around on the bed but he didn't come into contact with anything, no warm body or even a sweet smell.

That's odd, where is Tsukushi and why didn't I feel her get up…wait…where am I.

Tsukasa shot up from the bed only to be blinded by pain against his head.

"Ah ahhh, no 'eed to be hasty to get out of bed."

"Where is Tsukushi?" Even though Tsukasa was in pain he forced himself to sit up and look at the man. At first he was a blurr and then his eyes focused on a man with bleach blond hair and small snake eyes. He had the mask of a crow tied around his neck.

"Ah the girly, 'ell she's fine I guess for now."

"What do you mean for now?"

"That's for me to know and you to find out." The man laughed as Tsukasa's temper rose and before he knew it Tsukasa had launched himself out the bed slamming the man into the wall hard, any pain he may have once felt quickly faded as anger replaced it.

"Tell me where she is now." Tsukasa hollered, the other man's face relaxed as he looked at the grip Tsukasa had on his clothing, and then at Tsukasa himself; a look of amusement on his face.

"See this is the problem with ya rich 'etty boys. Ya think ya can push people around." He kneed Tsukasa in the stomach causing him to double over in pain. After which he delivered a high kick to his back.

"I hate your kind." He continued to kick him while he was down, until Thomas entered the room and pulled him away.

"What are you doing man? If Kaeda knows that we beat on her son she'll have a fit."

"Whatever, I made sure not to touch his 'etty face." Otoki shrugged out of Thomas' grasp and walked to the cabinet.

"I take it we're about to go ahead with our plans for the two of them." He pulled out a needle and a small vile of clear liquid.

"Ya even though I came to check up on you, I don't know why you have such a grudge on this guy."

"Its not 'im its all 'etty boys 'ey make me sick." He withdrew some of the clear liquid from the vile with the needle, and injected into Tsukasa's neck.

" 'ell with that done the show should be starting soon."

Tsukasa listened to their voices fade out as the light in his eyes died as well leaving him in darkness once again.

What have they done to Tsukushi please let nothing have happened to her…


Tsukushi was pacing the floor, she went and jiggled the handle once again even though she got the same result as the first 100 times she tried it, locked.

She let out a frustrated scream. Those jerks the moment they open the door I'm out of here I need to find Tsukasa and warn him that these people are planning something bad.

The door opened as she went through her escape plan throwing her off. I hadn't expected them to come back so soon but can I let this chance pass me by? Tsukushi took one of the stances Tsukasa had showed her as Thomas and Amon entered the room.

"Drop your guard girl we brought you a little something that will help you get over your little infatuation with Tsukasa." Amon came in close to her, but Tsukushi refused to drop her guard when he got within one-foot distance of her she rushed him. He was caught off guard by this and fell to the ground. But he quickly recovered and grabbed her ankle making her fall.

He quickly grabbed her arms and pinned down her legs with his body.

"Let me go you perv."

"Trust me I don't want anything to do with you or your ugly body but I have my orders to get you to listen by whatever means necessary. Unless you want me to use whatever means I have I suggest you do as you're told and stop squirming around."

His words were a bucket of cold water making her shiver and relax. When he saw that she wouldn't struggle anymore he got up and directed her to the bed.

"This was taken from the man you love so much." He placed a tape recorder on the bed next to Tsukushi.

She looked at it and than looked up at Amon.

"What is this?"

"It's something I think you should hear."

Tsukushi picked up the recorder and pushed play, and on came Tsukasa's voice, which filled her with happiness, raising her spirit. But the words that came with the voice immediately brought her spirit careening into a ceiling.

. She is a commoner after all; I don't really have much of a need for poor girls except for what their body can give…

It was Tsukasa's voice and she identified Junpei's as well and they were talking about her.

"T-t-his is a fake…" her voice began to shake as she listened to the conversation of the two that continued to play in a loop. Over, and over again.

"That's no fake that's your lover alright. Our boss thought, it best you give up on Tsukasa and know the real guy before you get in too deep. Your marriage with him will soon be annulled at his discretion."

"No I don't believe you Tsukasa would never do that to me."

"Oh but he will, as a matter of fact we have another gift for you." They opened the door wide, leaving a path open for Tsukushi to escape.

She ran out into the hall, which was completely dark except for a light coming from a room at the end she ran to the room tears in her eyes and confused as to what was going on.

Tsukasa it can't be true, are you in that room waiting for me? I know you are you have to be. You're just going to hold me in your arms and tell me that everything is going to be ok.


"Ah its good that you're awake my son, it's time for you to meet your soon to be bride."

Tsukasa opened his eyes but he was still in darkness.

"I can't see."

"I know you haven't been able to see for a while and thanx to a little drug we ejected you with, you will be in a state of blindness for a short time not only that but you should be feeling the effects of another drug we put in you."

"Why are you doing this to me woman?" Tsukasa tried to sit up in the chair he had been slumped over and focus on what his mother was saying but his mind for some reason was cloudy.

"I'm doing it because I don't want you to ruin your life and run this business into the ground; it's for your own good. And soon it'll be over your marriage to the Makino girl will be voided, and you will marry a fine and proper lady and for the time being you will be under my complete control. Anything I say for you to do or suggest you will follow without hesitation."

"Why would I…" Tsukasa felt his mouth move in a way he had not asked it to.

"…Yes whatever you say mother." No that's not what I wanted to say.

"Ah I see the drug is working. Now it's time for you to meet your bride. Stand up Tsukasa we have to go."

No I don't want to.

Despite what his mind was telling it, his body did exactly what she had ordered. He stood there staring at his mother with lifeless eyes slightly cloudy and he followed her out the room. He walked naturally but the light in his eyes had left him and he was at this woman's mercy.

They entered the library and Kaeda introduced her son to the Oowakiru mother and daughter.

"Ah mother he's so handsome, shame he's blind."

"Oh do not worry about his blindness I was assured by the doctor that it's only temporary. Who knows when he'll be getting his sight back it could happen anytime. Isn't that right Tsukasa?"

"Yes mother."

"Oh Kaeda he's so much calmer than he was before. What did you say to him?"

"Ah that's my little secret, I'm his mother after all, I know just what to say and do, to get this fine young man on the right track."

Like having him beat up and drugged. You're no kind of mother I swear I'll get you for this and if anything happens to Tsukushi I'll make you pay, as soon as my body can act on its own.

"Why Tsukasa what's with that look on your face? Not excited to meet your new bride?"

Even though Tsukasa wasn't in control his body reflected the rage he felt. He glared at his mother with unseeing eyes. She blinked for a minute wondering if the drug has already begun to wear off.

Then slowly she saw the light come into his eyes as his vision was starting to restore itself. Even if he gets his sight back the other drug should still be in effect.


Tsukushi ran into the room that had a large window that gave a view into the library down stairs. She walked over to the window and saw Tsukasa dressed in marriage meeting attire. He was accompanied by his mother, and two women she didn't know. The younger one had short blond hair cut very stylishly.

The one way mirror was rendered useless since the light was on, both parties would be able to see each other if they were to look into that direction. But the people inside the library would have to look up and know exactly where the window was in order to see anyone looking out of the window.

All the women were laughing as Tsukasa stared at his mother.

"What's going on down there?" Tsukushi came up against the glass.

"You're about to see Tsukasa's true colors." Amon stepped up behind her and looked down at Kaeda. At the same moment Kaeda turned and looked directly at them and said something to Tsukasa.


"Tsukasa dear why don't you give your new bride a kiss I'm sure she would enjoy that. My son may be blind now but I'm sure he will be able to give both of us lots of grandchildren."

"Oh Kaeda you're such a funny woman. I would never have expected this from you."

"What can I say the thought of my son marrying such a fine young lady makes my heart glad. Well Tsukasa what are you waiting for give the girl a kiss."

No I refuse, I can't do this I'm married to Tsukushi.

Tsukasa moved close to Shigeru and wrapped her in his arms.

This isn't right. Stop. Stop. STOP. STOP His body hesitated for a min.

"Do it Tsukasa." His mother hissed under her breath.

He placed his lips against the girls and gave her a cold unfeeling kiss at that moment his eyesight came back as he parted from her and looked at a face that was cute and flushed.

He then looked up at his mother and then followed her line of sight and there his mind screamed as he saw Tsukushi watching him. Kaeda sneered at Tsukushi as the other woman squealed in delight at how romantic it all seemed.

Unable to control the wave of sadness that he felt, a single tear fell from his eye.


Ok Ok that's it for now; sorry about the errors if any, I had to rush this chapter. I hope you enjoyed this chapter it wasn't as long as my usual ones. I'm getting close to the end. I actually really hated Kaeda in this chapter.