Fallen
Chapter 7: Tears
By: Blind Dark Fate
"Tears and blood were mixing, and falling to the ground."
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"Mom?"
Slowly her eyes flutter open, to see the familiar face of her own son. She sighed out in relief. She sat up, figuring out that she has been on the couch. She hugged Kouichi, throwing him off guard in confusion. "I had the weirdest dream, Kouichi. It's like I saw a mirrored image of you… it's like that…" She pushed him back to look at his innocent face. "I think I'm imagining things." They were alone in the living room, as the others were quiet in the T.V. room.
Kouichi frowned in worry. "Mom? Why did you faint when you saw my friend Kouji?" He asked. The woman froze. That name must have struck something in her, making the boy worry more. "Mom, what's wrong?"
"What… what do you mean, son?" She asked in a shaky tone, tears glistening in her eyes. 'Kouji… that name… no it can't be…' She bit her lip, seeing the disbelief look in her son's face. She took Kouichi's hands, and brought them close to her chest. "Honey," She touched her son's cheek. "After seeing that dream… it makes it even harder to tell you. I don't know…"
"Is there something about Kouji?" He asked in a whisper. "Mom, tell me… you're hiding something." He squeezed her hand, and bent his head down. "When I first saw Kouji, I was really shocked to see someone who closely resembles be, even Junpei notices. I was going to ask you, but it would slip my mind." He took in a deep breath, and closed his eyes. "It's hard to understand, but I was making some conclusions of my own. Mom?" He looked up at her. "Could it be possible… in any way that I do have a brother?" He squeezes her hand again.
She closed her midnight blue eyes, not wanting to stare back at her son's eyes. "Kouichi… It's such a long time ago. I thought I wouldn't see him ever again… but seeing him, looking like you made me so surprise. Then when you said that name… Oh Kouichi." She embraced the boy into her arms. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you."
The raven-haired boy returned her hug, and closed his eyes as well. "I understand mom…" The woman shot open her eyes, and pushed him back to look at him. "I'm not mad at all… it's just a surprise, that's all." He said calmly. He smiled warily and stood up. "I'll get Kouji." Ms. Kimura blinked her eyes. "At least talk to him as well, mom." Then the boy disappeared to the other room, leaving the woman more nervous than before.
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Izumi sighed and stared at the papers. It has been quiet for sometime, and the tapping noise Junpei was making was getting on her nerve. She glanced at the older boy and glared at his foot. It was tapping against the wooden coffee table. She growled, giving the boy a warning, but he seemed to not hear this. Takuya watched the two intently, deciding weather to help Junpei, or watch Izumi in action. Before he could do anything, the girl already went in motion. She growled out in frustration, and pushed the boy off the couch, making him land on the floor beside it. The boy jumped up. "What the HELL was that for!"
The blonde girl acted calmly, and had her hands together on her lap. "Manners, Junpei." The boy glared at her, and plopped down beside her. He was grumbling incoherently. "You wouldn't stop tapping your foot, okay!"
"At least tell me to stop!"
"I did, but you weren't listening!"
"I so didn't hear you say anything."
"Yes I did!"
"Actually —" Izumi turned her piercing aquamarine eyes at Takuya, making him recoil deeper into the armchair. "You guys… have to stop fighting. This isn't your house or the school." He said in a tiny tone.
Junpei looked at the brunette with a soften expression. "He's right, so behave yourself, Izumi." The blonde stuck her tongue out and roller her eyes. Junpei sighed and glanced where the other room was. Where Kouji, Ms. Kimura and his boyfriend were staying at, having a deep conversation. "They've been there for over two hours. Something must be up."
"Just leave them alone, Junpei. They're having a family moment. And I told you they were related, but would anyone listen?" The blonde said.
Junpei rolled his head. "No one ever listens to you."
Izumi's eyes flared, and she lifted her fisted hand. "What. Was. That?" She gritted her teeth.
"Please, guy. Stop it. And just leave them alone with their own problems." Takuya said in his soft tone. The two looked up at him, and then turned their heads away from each other. The brunette sighed mentally, and stood up. "I think—"
"We should leave them, and do our project another time?" Finished Izumi. Takuya blinked his eyes, and then nodded. "I guess tomorrow would be okay, since it's due Tuesday, and at my house would be fine." Then she glanced at Junpei and glared. "And no, you're not invited."
Junpei frowned. "I don't care." Then he looked at the next room. "So, what should we say?"
"Maybe you should talk. The mom knows you better, and you're always kind to her. She likes you." Izumi suggested. Takuya agreed. They were starting to pile their interview sheets, and gather their things. Junpei sighed and got up.
He went over to other room, walking slowly, and he took a peek through the living room. There, on the couch, was Ms. Kimura, hugging both the twins. There felt a dramatic emotion in the air, seeing that they have been crying. Junpei bit his lip, but cleared his throat. The mother looked up and saw Junpei come in view. He bowed his head down, feeling ashamed for interrupting. "I know this may be bad timing for us, but we were thinking of going, seeing that you guys don't want to be bothered with us here. And Izumi rescheduled the project meeting for tomorrow at her house. If that's alright with you guys." He bowed slightly again.
Ms. Kimura shook her head, and stood up from the couch. She wiped away the tearstains on her face, and smiled happily. "Oh no, it's okay. You should stay for dinner. I made a lot of food." She gasped a little. "Oh my, it must be cold now. Go on and do what you came here for." Kouichi and Kouji wiped their faces, and tried to act normal. "I'll be in the kitchen."
Izumi appeared, and smiled at the mother that passed by them. Takuya was behind her. She tilted her head, and smiled softly. "Are you ready to leave now, Junpei?"
The older boy turned around. Kouichi came forward, standing beside his boyfriend. "Oh don't go. You need to stay for dinner." He insisted.
"But—"
Kouichi shook his head. "Sorry about this, but I think we have enough time to finish our project."
"Are you sure? Because, it seems like we're in the middle of this, and…" Izumi bit her lip.
The boy shook his head again. "No, It's no problem. Just got sidetracked, that's all." He encircled his arms around Junpei's arm. "Stay?" Izumi glanced at the brunette behind her, and met with a blank expression. She blinked her eyes, and then turned to Junpei. She smiled hesitantly, and nodded.
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Takuya
Turns out that Kouichi and Kouji are long lost twin brothers, but Kouichi is older by a few minutes. Their parents weren't married, and it was 'an accident' that they were born, but the mother didn't want to think they were. They were just young, and the mother had to take one, and gave the other to the father. Ms. Kimura thought she'd never see Kouji, she didn't really care weather she'd see the father or not. She found out that Kouji and the father moved out of town, and they never kept in contact anyways.
We got an A- on that project, on a count for Kouji not wanting to say his end of our project, but it was good enough. Ever since then, Kouji doesn't hang around with me up on the rooftops, not like I care anyways. He spends most of his time with Kouichi, and I think they should. Junpei suggests that they should anyways, and it seems the guy is a bit lonely, now that his boyfriend is busy. But he seems fine with it.
As I suspected, something is going on with the Crusaders, and I could feel it. They may have not revealed their plans yet, or showed any sign that they are doing something, but I know it. The Fiends have quieted down, but I would go off alone, to help the creatures with their new homes. I would also see if the Spirits are still in check. Strangely, I've been noticing how the lights on the Crusader's base have been dimming. I don't know if I should care or not, but it does seem suspicious. I don't like how things are going now, and lately, people from Shibuya are disappearing, and no one seems to care. There may be news reports about it, but everyone is still clueless. I don't like this at all…
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He froze on his movements, and stared at the person before him. He could tell how tiered this person was, so he backed away, and let his arms fall to his sides. The boy in front of him took off his mask, and took in some of the fresh air. He too did the same, but he wasn't that tired at all. "Dude, Takuya. Where'd you learn a move like that? You have got to teach me that one day, so that I could use that on Ken." The maroon haired boy grinned widely and glanced at the blue haired boy off at the sides. Ken rolled his eyes and shook his head. Takuya blushed and smiled to himself.
"Great job Takuya." A blonde boy, the same age as Taichi, walk up to the dueling pair. "You're getting better each time. Keep it up, and maybe you'll really whip Daisuke."
The maroon haired boy snorted. "Uh-huh. Great job, anyways, Takky." Takuya blushed again, and bowed. Daisuke himself gave that nickname to him. Soon enough Taichi would use it, and so with Junpei. But they are the only ones who'd call him Takky at times. Takuya doesn't mind.
Today was the fourth meeting of their fencing club, and mostly only their friends would join. Takuya seems to be the only one in his age that joined the club. Kouichi usually attends as well, but he's been busy with his brother bonding. Takenouchi Sora is the only girl in the club, considering she's the best friend of Taichi and Yamato. She's fairly good as well, and a worthy fighter, but she's very good in tennis. So far there are only seven members, including himself. "Well boys." Then there was a sound of someone clearing their throat. "And lady." The boys snickered, and Sora grinned proudly. "There'll be a match against Odaiba in a month, so you'll all better be prepared." The instructor said out to the members.
Suddenly there was a loud sound of the doors of their training room opening. They all turned their heads to see two figures approach them. Yamato raised a brow in question to them. "Can I help you?"
The tall boy nodded, with a blank expression. "Yes. We came here to join the fencing club." He pointed to himself and the young girl beside him. The guy had spiky brown hair, with the blankest blue eyes. The girl had red hair, like Sora, but with highlights, and up in a high point tail, and she had piercing lavender eyes. "My name is Akiyama Ryo, and she is Makino Ruki." He said monotonously.
Takuya shivered, feeling the icy vive that grew around him. Taichi shrugged. "You guys know anything about fencing?" He asked.
Ryo nodded. "Of course. We learned how to fence since we were born." He said flatly.
Yamato sighed. "Well, you guys are in then. We could use more members, since this is a small club." The two smiled with a fake expression, making Takuya feel uneasy around them. 'Why?'
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Takuya pushed back a big piece of rubble, with the help of some big creatures. They pushed it aside, and they looked around at the place. The brunette smiled widely at the site. There were many creatures gathered at the old park area of Shibuya, fixing it up after some battles with fiends that appeared around here. The park had old leafless tree trunks, some patches of dried grass, and the ruined monuments of the original park. In the Dream World, the park looks beautiful, but fake to Takuya. It was suppose to look like the exact replica of the old park in the Real World, but the Juggernaut had its own flaws. Sometimes, there would be missing pieces of a building or home, and yet no one notices, except for some of the Spirits. Takuya couldn't believe how clueless the people are. He couldn't blame them, since they are dreaming. "Thank you so much for your help, Tenshi." An old creature looked up at him and bowed to the brunette.
He blushed and shook his head. "Oh no, please don't call me that, and you don't have to bow to me. I'm more than happy to help you guys anytime."
"But you're the one our Goddess brought to us, to help us and to get our home back to us." Another said. Takuya saw all the creatures around were surrounding him, big and small. They all looked up at him with hopeful eyes. "We honor you for all the things you have done." "To us you're like and Angel, that is why we call you Tenshi." "We have faith in you, Tenshi, just as our Goddess has trust in you." Takuya's expression softens, and he smiled kindly.
~ "…Don't you ever feel that you have the weight of the world on your shoulders?" ~
The brunette bowed his head, remembering what his friend, Kouji has asked him. He shook his head to himself. 'Sometimes I do… but I feel that I have to do something.' He looked back up at the creatures around him. They seemed so happy when he was there. 'I try my hardest to protect them. I may not be there in time to save them from losing their families, but they still look up to me. They have faith that I could put an end to this all.' Takuya looked down near his leg. Two tiny creatures were rubbing up against him, and he smiled. He knelt down beside them, and petted their soft heads. He saw all their shining eyes staring at him, gasping in awe. 'I'll get them back their homes, even if it would take me forever.' He vowed silently, and he stared up at black torn sky.
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"Class, please quiet down." The students all ran to their proper seats, as their sensei came in. She stood in front of the class, with a chart, and looked at her class. There were a few empty seats around, she noted. "As you have noticed, students have been moved around through the school, since there has been technical problems going around. So we have some new students, since some have sadly moved to different classes." She moved to the front door, and opened it. Takuya saw Izumi already at the edge of her seat, dying to know who the new students were. Lucky for them, none of them got moved out from Sensei-Mihama's class. "Class, please meet Matsuki Takato, Katou Juri, Lee Jenrya and Makino Ruki. There will be more students coming in, but it's not confirmed yet." Four new students came in, wearing the same uniforms as they were. Takuya suddenly felt the room grow cold. 'It's that Makino girl again, from yesterday. Why am I having this weird feeling in my gut when she's around? Not only her, but also… some how all four of them.' He shivered inwardly.
The one who introduced himself as Takato had messy light down hair, with a pair of yellow goggles around his neck (like Taichi, except his was not yellow) and ruby eyes. Juri was shorter than all of them. She had a light reddish brown hair, that's halfway pony-tailed to one side of her head, and hazel eyes. Jenrya had spiky blue hair, with gray eyes. One thing in common with them, Takuya noted, was their blank expression, sending more chills down his spine. 'I have a very bad feeling about them, plus Akiyama.' Takuya told himself.
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He was alone again, but it didn't bother him. Takuya looked up at the blue sky, on his usual spot in the school campus. He could see the faint scar through the Dream sky. To him, it seemed like a normal day, just like everyday, like how it's suppose to be. He would always stay up here, secluded from everyone around him. It's not like he was hiding from all those who picked on him like a hobby, it's just he wants to have a place of his own. Somewhere that wouldn't bother him from everyday problems. But he knew he'd never have time of his own, like a normal boy that was clueless to the world around him. 'Then why is it I feel so…' His thoughts were cut off, when he heard the sound of the door to the rooftop open. The brunette quickly got up from the floor, on instinct, and pressed himself close to the wall. Usually he wouldn't care about this, but lately, he's become jumpy, and felt like he's being watched.
Through the doors came Katou Juri, the new girl in his class. She may act all nice and cheery to everyone, but Takuya knew not to trust her or any of the new people he met. The sweet Juri turned around and spotted Takuya close to the wall. She smiled widely. "Takuya is it?" She didn't wait for the brunette's reply. She turned away to let her back face the boy. She had her arms behind her back. She walked gracefully to the fence, and peered at the students below, as they mingle. "It's such a beautiful view up here. I wonder why no one goes up here, but you, Takuya." She had that charming singing tone, almost like Taichi's friend Tachikawa Mimi, but Juri's is softer. It scared him, as the girl's cheery tone didn't match the blank emotion she had in her eyes. She stared at him for a while, and then walked towards him. The girl neared him, closing the space between them. He could feel her breath close to his neck, for she was a bit shorter than he was. Takuya froze, and couldn't feel his body move.
The girl slid her arms around his neck, and she pressed her slender body close to his. Her lips then moved to his ear, as she pulled him closer. "A warning Tenshi." Her voice suddenly became low, no longer that happy tune he was use to from the start. "You're no longer needed at the Real World. If you don't abide to our orders, then you have no choice but to face the new heroes of the world." She slightly pushed back, and stared up at him. She smirked unpleasantly, and then forcefully pressed her lips against Takuya's. The boy's eyes widened in disgust and fear. He couldn't move, he felt his body go numb, and somehow, his energy rapidly dropping.
There was a gasped from behind, and the girl pushed herself off from Takuya. They both saw the widened eyes of a certain raven-haired boy. Takuya's mouth opened to say something, but he couldn't. He couldn't even move from his own spot. He saw betrayal and shock flash in the midnight blue eyes of his friend. 'No, Kouji!' His mind yelled. The raven-haired boy shook his head, and shut his eyes. He then ran from the scene, leaving the girl smile triumphantly. She glanced over her shoulder, giving him another smirk, then turned away to leave the boy.
He felt his knees give in, and he fell to the ground. His eyes still wide with mixed emotions. 'No. No. No. No. No. No! No! No! NO!!!' Takuya closed his eyes tightly, seeing that shocked expression in Kouji's eyes hunting him. "NO!' Takuya felt tears falling from his eyes, why? He shook his head to get the feeling away from his mind. 'It can't be… NO!!' What was he feeling?
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Kouji
I'm such a fool. Ever since I first met Kanbara Takuya, I was confused as to what I was feeling. I thought it was some sort of pity towards him, but I know he didn't want it, just like Izumi, Kouichi, and Junpei's. Soon enough I finally accepted it, to myself, that I liked him… no love him. I had to fight myself as to when I should tell him, but I just met him. After time, I thought that maybe… since now we're friend, that maybe he felt the same why, if not, maybe less? It felt so good that I was fighting by his side, and that I became his friend. I became the first person who's ever gotten close to him, since that day his brother and father passed away. I like being around him… no I love being around him, and I love to spend time with him. Then I found out that I have a brother. I've been spending more time with Kouichi than with Takuya, because I was a coward. I was afraid of what I'd do if I stayed near him. Being my brother and all, he noticed and asked if I had feelings for the certain brunette. Not only did Kouichi asked me, but also my little brother, Iori. Soon enough Izumi would be in my case, and that's not a good sign. Hopefully she would be the last person in the world who would find out. Plus, Takuya knows pretty much a lot of people, and they might all turn against me if ever I hurt or scare him. Okay, so now I'm over exaggerating.
So Kouichi told me that I should flat out tell Takuya, that I really like him. He told Junpei, and look where it got them. Iori told me to confess as well. But what would happen? I thought that maybe he and Izumi were together, seeing how close the girl is to him. Who wouldn't want to be with Izumi anyways? She has that great magnetic personality that every guy in the whole school is attracted to well except for me and some other different guys.
Then I listened to what my two trusted people in the world said, and told myself that today was the day. I can't run from Takuya, because he seems to be in my mind every single day, twenty-four seven. I knew that Takuya would be up at the school building tops. Where else would he hang out during breaks other than on the table that we would mostly hang out at? I felt bad that I was ignoring Takuya, and thought that maybe we should just talk. What I like about Takuya is how he understands frankly everything that goes around him. He also understands me, inside and out, which scares me to wonder if he knows or not. He gave Kouichi and I that space we needed to follow up with how things are between our families. I respect that, and he does too. He respects everybody's space, that's why he prefers to stay back from everybody, and not befriend people he's afraid that he might lose, like his father and brother.
I walked to the top, and opened the door. But then a sight before me broke every part of me to pieces. Takuya was kissing with that new girl Katou Juri. Her arms were wrapped around him tightly, and to me it seemed like forever once they pulled apart. I didn't know what was going on, or why I ran away. I should be happy that he has someone, but I felt like I couldn't stay up there any longer. I ran away with all my might, from everyone. I skipped my last two classes, and headed home, without stopping. I found myself falling into my bed, crying my heart out. I hate myself for falling for him. I hate this whole damn messed up world. I hate everything… Why did I have to meet him? Why did I have to move here anyways? Why? Why? Why?
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His mind was clouded with anger and grief, not knowing that the Fiend that he was fighting was already dead. Takuya kept on slashing at the lifeless body with his sword. He let his body go out of control, no longer caring at all what's going around him. Tears and blood were mixing, and falling to the ground. Once the body burst into the glittering energy that head back to the scarred sky, Takuya fell to the ground on his knees, letting his tears fall from his face. His hands were clenching, and his body was shaking. He sat up, and stared at his bloodstained hands. He then brought them to his face, and he cried harder. The creatures of the area stared at their angel, with sorrow filled eyes. They felt the depressing aura surrounding them, and they suddenly mourned with his cries. Their soft sad song was rising up to the black sky, and the only light wasn't from the building in the middle of the city, but of the glowing puddle of tears and the silver glittering wings of the boy that lighted the area with a soft glow.
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His eyes snapped open, and he sat up. It was dark in his room, and he found himself still dressed in his school uniform. Memories flooded back to him, and Kouji frowned forlornly. He looked around his room, and found it to be around midnight. On his desk was a tray of food that was left for him by his stepmother, before she went to the hospital. He let a tiny smile form on his lips. Then he got out from his bed, and decided to change his clothing. 'Mom is probably worried, wondering why I just suddenly came in, missing out on my classes. Dad will be mad…'
Suddenly there was a soft glow coming out from his window. Kouji blinked his eyes in confusion, and neared his window. He pushed back his curtains, to see on the streets a glowing bluish light. He opened his window, and a soft depressing tune was playing. He suddenly felt his heart throbbing at the sad melody. He could hear the pounding of someone else's heart, beating in unison with his. Then a rush of emotion and faint visions flashed before him. He stared at the light, and felt tears forming in his eyes. 'Takuya…'
The boy closed his eyes, only to reopen it to find himself no longer in his room. There was a gathering of many creatures, mourning that soft tune to the sky. It was clearer here. They seemed to be circling around that bluish glow, and suddenly tiny sparkles of light were rising to the sky. Kouji was mesmerized by the scene, and realized that he some how came into the Real World. He felt his heart twist again in pain as he heard soft sobbing through the flowing song. More flashes flooded his head, and he was suddenly realizing some emotions and feelings of someone else's. 'Takuya…' He felt his legs start to walk slowly, as the creatures parted from his way. They all looked up at him, with glazed eyes. Kouji kept staring straight ahead of him, going through the thick crowd.
Once he was through, there in the middle was a winged figure. Kouji felt as if time froze, and he no longer heard the creatures' song. He neared the boy, and fell to his knees in front of him. The boy seemed to not notice him yet. Kouji then wrapped his arms around the boy, and the winged angel suddenly stopped his cries and gasp. "Kou…ji?" the boy's voice was faint, and cracked. The raven-haired boy shook his head, and closely held the brunette in his arms. "I'm… sorry… I—"
Suddenly the brunette couldn't speak. His eyes widened, and he felt warm soft lips pressed gently to his. He felt his heart melt, and his body stopped shaking. Slowly he let his eyes close, and let himself be lost in the warm feeling. Something deep within him was burning strong, and he felt that all his pain washed away with just that sudden action. He felt his stained hands trail up to encircle around the raven-haired boy's neck, wanting that feeling that was suddenly new to him. He felt it, and now he knew what it was. Parting slowly, Kouji slowly opened his eyes, to see the brunette's lids closed. 'I know what really happened… I know that you didn't mean it. Now I know…' Takuya's mouth slightly parted, and his breathing was light. His face was glittering from the fallen tears, and Kouji felt his voice caught in his throat. 'I love you truly Takuya…' His mind whispered.
The brunette opened his eyes, to stare into Kouji's midnight blue ones. Takuya tenderly smiled at him, and wiped away his tears with his hands. Kouji touched the boy's soft rosy cheek, and stared into his brown-gray eyes. "Kouji… I know how you feel for me, and I'm really grateful you are, because… I know I do feel the same way, but…" He whispered in his small and shy tone. Kouji's expression saddened. "I can't say it… Not yet… I want to tell you, but I can't. I truly care for you, and you know I'll be there to protect you. I'll never betray you, but I had no idea that you loved me from the start… and…"
"Not loved… but I do love you, Takuya." Kouji smiled softly, and he wiped away another tear that somehow fell from his eyes again. He saw the boy's blood stained face, but he didn't care. He pulled the boy's face closer to his, and they were touching foreheads. He gazed deeply into Takuya's eyes. "I'll wait forever for you Takuya. I'll wait, and stick by your side, always." He replied gently. Takuya let his head fall to the boy's shoulder, and he closed his eyes. He held him around the waist, not wanting to let him go. This is the moment that Takuya is afraid that might slip away. 'I don't want to lose you too, Kouji.' He held him tightly, and let this moment between them stay.
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"The boy doesn't look so strong."
"Don't underestimate him, love."
"Oh? Then why was it easy to take some energy from him? It was so sweet and delicious, I think I'd like to get some more." She licked her crimson lips, and stared devilishly at her love.
The girl before her raised a brow, and neared her. She lifted the girl's chin with one finger, and pressed her lips into hers. Then they pulled apart. "And I'm not as sweet as him?"
The girl giggled lightly. "Oh, Ruki, you're much better than he is. You know that." She then wrapped her arms around hers, and their foreheads were touching. "We're close into tearing that angel apart. First was that boy, next is his other friends. We'll be successful, and we can both save the world."
"Not save it, but take it over, hm?"
"You're always full of great ideas. That's why I love you!" She giggled. The other girl smirked.
"Once that angel is gone, then the crusaders will be in charge, and they will destroy that other world and restore order. We'll finally live in peace, all because of us."
"You said it!" then the two started to laugh together, and lost their selves into each other's eyes.
To Be Continued…
((Finally updated after! Thanks a lot for your reviews! I hope you enjoyed this. Finally got them together, happy now? Looks like the Tamers are the villains of the story. I needed some bad guys, and thought up of the Tamers to be them. They'll fit right in, and go well with my fic. There seems to be some Yuri in it as well. Didn't want Juri or Ruki with Takato, so I made it a Jenkato, and Ruri coupling. Yay! Sorry if you like them, and they are the bad guys, but hey, at least they are in it! Tell me what you think. Should I continue or not? Sorry if I didn't correct my grammar or spelling. Something went wrong with my comp, and I don't think I have time to go over it. Well, please R&R!))
