Waiting for you
Disclaimer: Nope, no matter what, Tactics will not belong to me.
Rating: PG or K+ (rating will go up in the future)
Genres: Slightly AU, action/adventure, tragedy
Pairings: Slight Sugino and Moo
Warning or notes: Slightly AU for Kantaro's background, minor spoilers for both manga and anime, OOC-ness, grammar or other errors, 1200 words. This chapter alone is focused on Haruka and also Sugino. Oh yeah, before I forget, Moo is a female (if you have watched the whole set of the anime, you should have known already). XD
I am sorry to write such boring chapter. But this story does have a plot (yeah, I told this in the last chapter…) I hope you will give reviews and even ideas to help me. Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy! Yeah, I guess reviews really make authors happier and work faster. :laughs: I am so happy to have encouraging reviews and that lightens up my life. Aww…I am thankful to you all for reading and more than grateful to those reviewers. :hugs:
I try to make this story the longest story I have ever posted on To surpass an-8-chapters-fanfiction…I guess I need to work harder. XD Chapter 5 is actually done but needs to be re-checked and to be edited by myself once again. That would take a while though. Hopefully I would get some ideas to fill in the gaps or such. Anyway, I rant too much and please continue on reading. Thanks!
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Chapter 4-Of running and hunting
In the sky, there was a flying figure. The flying figure passed by swiftly from villages to forests, apparently in a hurry to hunt for something, or rather, someone. No one was able to notice him, or to say, no one cared to look up the sky when the weather was so hot. Soon, the flying figure, obviously it was the white-winged Sugino, made a quick land on the ground. He chose to stop in front of a broken stone. The broken stone was in fact, the sign of a broken seal of a certain tengu nicknamed 'Orge Eater Tengu' for his vicious attitude in the past.
"So, you really are here," Sugino remarked dryly. The person, no…the tengu he was hunting was sitting on the broken stone, with his back facing him. Sugino doubted that his friend would ever be on that place again when he was informed of his disappearance. Yet, since his 'wife', Moo could sense his presence in this place, his doubt was cleared. "Yoko is so worried about you," he added, trying to initiate a conversation since the black-winged tengu made no reply in the first place. Moo nodded in agreement. She was still in Sugino's protective arms.
"I would not go back, if that is why you are here," Haruka stated nonchalantly. He was in his casual western suit with a nice red tie, which it could be tied as a ribbon. It seemed like he was in a foul mood that he did not even turn to look at the other. One could have mistaken his attitude as a cold-hearted lad, only if they had not known him. But for one that had known him for so long, Sugino only sighed.
"I understand your feelings, Onikui, but you cannot run like this forever, can you?" Sugino asked softly. He was surprised to find himself saying something on Kantaro's behalf…Wait…He did not say that to convince Haruka to go back to Kantaro's, but at least to solve the problem, not to run away from the problem like a coward. 'Yes, that is it…,' his mind said. 'Run away can't help anything…'
"He broke my bowl," the handsome tengu said, without answering Sugino's question. Apparently he was stubborn NOT to go back just like this. He swore to himself, he would not go back, even if Kantaro is in trouble. Because his master…no…his ex-master deserved it. His words somehow annoyed Sugino, who was wise and calm most of the times, well, that was if it did not related to that infamous crimson-eyed folklorist.
In annoyance, he said, "So? You are going to sulk like this? For how long? Till he dies?" Haruka frowned. Then Sugino continued, wondering if he could change Haruka's decision for once. "For your information, demons that are named by humans cannot go against their masters, no matter what. If you are going to be like this, you are the one who will suffer. Why don't you go to Kantaro and demand him to release the seal instead of wasting your time doing nothing?" It was not like Haruka did not know that demons could not disobey their masters, it was only a way of speaking for Sugino.
Still, Haruka, who was not looking at his friend from the beginning, did not answer Sugino. Somehow Sugino's words rang in his head. Sometimes Haruka admitted that the fussy tengu was wise in some ways and was able to help him at least for a few useful advices. This time, it was the same.
Upon seeing no response from the black-haired tengu, Sugino continued to preach. "You know, if you want, I would help you to punch him or kick him for breaking such important thing to a tengu on purpose. But, seriously, do you think by doing that it would mend anything?" Sugino's eyes looked straight at the silent tengu. He was not sure of Haruka's feelings at the moment, but surely he could guess for judging on his relationship with the famous tengu. He could almost see the other winced. Maybe he could twist the stubborn tengu's mind by a bit…Then he took a few steps forward.
"I might as well tell you this. That guy has been missing for a week. Yoko is going to search for him, after she asked me to hunt for you," the God added, somehow unconsciously tightened his grip on the cute green demon in his arms. She gave soft 'moo-s' occasionally during Sugino's speeches, as if to support him. When Sugino reached Haruka, he gave a light pat on his shoulder. Finally, the stubborn tengu turned to look at the long haired tengu.
After a long silence, Haruka finally opened his sealed mouth. "I do not care anything. It is him who has been running away for so long. This time, I do not care anymore. Either he comes here himself, or he chooses to run away forever." Yes, Sugino's words did knock some senses into him just now. Yet his determination was firm. Nothing would be able to shake it off easily.
Sugino let out a deep sigh. It seemed like he was hoping too much from his friend. He should have known it would not be such easy to convince Haruka to go back just like this. That guy was way too stubborn for his own good. "I guess I fail to convince you, Onikui. You are really stubborn," he said, giving a bitter smile.
Actually, Sugino admitted, he sided with his friend in this matter. He really wished that he could give a good punishment to that infamous folklorist, as well as ghost buster by the name of Ichinomiya Kantaro. He always gave Yoko, Haruka and him nothing but troubles. But on a second thought, it would not make things better, would it? Now that he should act as a lecturer, he had to see from another point. He promised Yoko that he would try his best to convince the famous Orge Eater tengu, and so he did. He did his best already. Only that was not enough for Haruka to go back.
"I take it as a compliment," was the unexpected reply from the short haired tengu. The other scratched his head and settled down beside Haruka. Moo jumped towards Haruka when she felt her 'husband's' grip loosened.
"You will wait for him here, will you not?" asked Sugino, his eyes looked straight into Haruka's. The other just kept silence. But Sugino knew better. It was a 'yes' to his question, although he knew that the black-winged tengu would never admit. After a while, Sugino decided to fly back to Yoko's to tell her the failed attempt. She would probably worry to death if he did not go back as soon as possible. At least, she could inform it to that annoying ghost buster that tried to steal away his 'wife'. He did not have the time to deal with the possible consequences. "If so…then I would have to go now," Sugino rose and he picked up his 'wife' gently.
In a second, his silvery white wings flapped off and he was once again flying in the now darkened sky. Haruka just looked up with his eyes softened. "Missing for a week?" was what he muttered to himself. But his voice did not show worry or concern, it was more to a doubt. It was like…a mysterious confusion within one self…
: To be continued :
Edited: Hehehe, finished editing this one also. Same as the previous chapters, just a minor edit of some parts.
Replies:
Khealchan: Aww:hugs: I am so happy that you enjoy this story of mine! Thanks again for the review on each chapter. You make my life brighter. :laughs: Hehe, please do not worry, I will not make dear Kan-chan dies! XD Fangirl? Hahaha, I might be one as well though! Yeah, and I hope you like this chapter as well!
WhiteSherry: Thanks for the review! I think there will be angst till the end of the story :lol:. XP Kan-chan will be so poor…in the future. XD I am such evil author with evil ideas. :laughs:
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