Waiting for you
Disclaimer: Tactics would not belong to me no matter what I do. What a pity…
Rating: PG or K+ (rating will go up in the future)
Genres: Slightly AU, action/adventure, tragedy, suspense
Pairings: Sugino and Moo
Warnings or notes: Slightly AU, minor spoilers for both manga and anime, OOC-ness, an original character, grammar or other errors, poor attempt at humor, 1300 words.
I hope readers would not get bored with my story. :sweatdrops: I am trying to add more suspense to make it interesting… XD All unanswered questions would soon be revealed and all puzzles will be solved. I do not want to give away spoilers now (actually I did a mistake to say Kantaro is not going to die in my earlier chapters that would decrease the suspense. Yet, I couldn't make my readers sad to think of that, could I?).
Actually I re-wrote half of this chapter because the previous version is poor. And I pity Yoko so I let her to have a rest in this chapter before hunting for Haruka. XP Anyhow, this chapter is dedicated to all the kind reviewers! I hope you all find it enjoying. Please review after reading. Thanks!
Japanese terms:
Kitsune – fox (those who still do not get it, Yoko is a demon fox. Normally she would stay in her human form)
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Chapter 6-A plan in mind
"It surprised me that he forbids me to see Haruka-chan," the female demon fox admitted in a timid voice. It seemed like she was hurt by her master's words for telling her that she did not have to understand his purposes. She was telling Sugino about what happened earlier after he had left to check on Sakuya, who dropped the glasses by accident and cut herself in process of picking up the broken shards.
Even the news shocked the long haired tengu, although he tried his best to hide it. This had never happened before. In the past, Kantaro was the one who would act recklessly when it involved around the strongest demon of all, the Ogre Eater tengu. Now, he forbade his slave from seeing the one he claimed to be his most important person of all? 'It got to be kidding,' Sugino's mind said. Nevertheless, he only nodded in agreement.
"He even threatened me with a spell that will keep me in my kitsune form if I disobey his words," Yoko added with a sigh, her fox ears appeared suddenly. The tengu forced a smile and a sweat was forming on his head comically. He pointed at her head with his right hand to inform her of her unconscious act of showing her inhuman parts. Immediately, she hid her fox ears back. "Opps…"
Choosing to dismiss the little incident, he spoke in a crystal clear voice. "He is obviously hiding something from us," as much as he disliked to admit he was somewhat a friend of that short exorcist by using the word 'us', he admitted that he was actually observant when being around the mentioned youth. Although he had not been there when the incidents took place, he surely could judge very well based on Yoko's explanations. That infamous novelist as well as exorcist was planning something in his mind.
"But we can do nothing if he doesn't tell us anything. He is so stubborn at times! AH! Why everyone is acting stubborn now!" she exclaimed, making her companion raised his eyebrow in mild amusement.
'Speaking of that, aren't you one of those stubborn freaks?' he swore he was laughing at her exclaim in his mind. Nevertheless, he decided to keep his thought to himself. It was not the right time to tease and laugh at the female demon. For now that they had a new task on hand; to find out what was Kantaro's mysterious plan. The once mortal tengu could sense something would definitely be ugly if they fail to find out that plan on the youth's mind. 'Huh…like she said, why everyone is so stubborn? I could have spent my precious time with my lovely Moo-chan somewhere catching butterflies…,' before he could go on with his sweet little fantasy, he was tugged by someone.
"But Sugino-sama, I still need to tell Haruka-chan of Kan-chan's current condition. I bet only Haruka-chan could get the secrets out of his mouth, or rather, stop his reckless actions," the female demon fox said in a hush. Like Sugino, she could also feel that whatever Kantaro's plans might be, it would bring disaster. Ah, demons' instincts were really better than humans. "And I don't care what my punishment would be later on."
Looking deeply at Yoko's determined eyes, the God let out a sigh. 'So much of a stubborn freak,' his mind stated. It was then he realized how dark the sky had turned out to be. It would surely be dangerous for a defenseless girl like her, even though she was a demon indeed, to travel alone from this creepy village to where the proud and stubborn tengu awaited. "Wait…If you travel now, it would be too dangerous for you. In addition, I don't think Onikui would like to have two visitors in one day, persuading him to come back. Why don't you wait until tomorrow morning only you go to find him? It wouldn't make things worse to delay our plan a bit," he stated as a matter of fact firmly.
Upon hearing his wise thought, Yoko lowered her head in defeat. Speaking of which, it reminded her that she was actually exhausted and needed a good rest if she wanted to confront Haruka. The whole week she was worried about both her friends, and then she had to search for them. Later, she had to take care of the wounded and sick Kantaro. It had been a very exhausting week for her. 'If Sugino-sama said so…,' both her mind and body agreed heartily to the long haired tengu's earlier statement. "Okay then…I guess I have no choice…"
She walked back towards Kantaro's room and took a glance inside. Sakuya was there, tending Kantaro's bandages tenderly and carefully. Kantaro was looking pale with all the bandages around his small frame. 'Still thinking of the earlier incident, Kan-chan?' Yoko's mind asked, although knowing very well that Kantaro could not read minds like an empathic person. "Sakuya-san, if you don't mind, may I stay the night here?" she knocked the door a few times before she went in, asking for the mistress' permission to stay overnight at her place. When the kind woman heard her voice, she turned and smiled at the younger female.
"Of course you may. I am sure Kantaro would be happy to have you around, right Kantaro?" with that, she turned to look at Kantaro, only to find out that he was deep in thoughts once again.
"Then may I as well?" suddenly came in a familiar male voice. Needless to sat, it was none other than Sugino. "And I would like to be of some help, if you don't mind," he added, flashing a charming smile. Yoko was smiling happily at the willing tengu while Kantaro was oblivious to his surrounding at the moment. Moo? Moo went back to hide in Sugino's long untied black hair. She was silent all the time when both Yoko and Sugino had a talk somewhere in the huge house. It would likely be she was concerned of Kantaro's condition too. Everyone was worried about Kantaro and his weird actions. Well, only one person was oblivious of this…
"You helped me with my cut just now, Sugino-san. Thank you," she answered with another smile, thanking the charming long haired tengu sincerely. "It is my pleasure to have your company for the day," the widow replied politely. 'It is good to see Kantaro with trusted friends around him,' her mind added. "Kantaro, you need to rest early. So, please don't think too much and have a good sleep," she turned her attention back to the youth and slowly pushed him down to the bed. After that, she turned to both Yoko and Sugino. "I will prepare rooms for both of you, please follow me," Sakuya smiled as she took the lead and turned off Kantaro's room light before they exited his room.
Yoko managed to wish 'good night' to her master. Contrary, Sugino just walked out of the room without much but a quick glance towards the young exorcist. After a while, their rooms were ready and Sakuya wished them 'good night' before she went back to room to have a rest herself. Yoko did the same to Sugino as the tengu retreated to his own room with similar wish to the female demon. They were too exhausted after a long day. All of them had plans in their minds for tomorrow. As for Kantaro, the plan might get him killed due to his current health, but he would not stop at any cost.
"I am sorry to all of you…but I have decided to do this for him…," he whispered when he was left alone in his room. His left hand was clutching the fabric on his chest, while the other was gripping on the forgotten bowl of Haruka's. "For he is too important to me…"
: To be continued :
Edited: Hai…replaced a few words throughout the entire chapter. Only a minor edit though. And yeah, added the reply for late review on this chapter as well. :smiles:
Replies:
Ruby-dream: Thanks for the comment! Cliffhanger…it reminds me that this chapter is one of them… XD :runs away from an angry reader: Hai! I will update soon for the next chapter as well. Hmm…Kantaro is planning something really big in his mind (as I am planning something big for this story… XD ). Yeah, I pity him (Kantaro: you are the one who makes me suffer, evil author!) for his misfortunes. Haruka… :nervous smile: I can't promise that he would be nice soon… (Haruka: Hmph! I am not that mean in your fic.) Anyway, hope you like this chapter!
Kheal-chan: Hehehe, no you are not an annoying bug. Your review brightened up my life! Thanks! Kantaro is really mysterious to me in the manga and anime…so I think it would be better for him to be like that in my story. :smiles: Thanks again!
Akai-Akegata: Thanks for the review and for adding me into your favorite author's list! I am honored. :bows: Aww…exams are evil. I know I am late to say this, but good luck ne:) And thank you again for the support.
Kazuha: Aww…thanks for the compliment. Hai, I will get into plot soon, as well as update soon! Hope you like this chapter too!
Additional replies (for late reviews):
Jez-arinn: Thanks for reading, Carol-chan:hugs: I am really happy that you like the characters in my story…I like to see Kantaro suffers too:laughs: Evil authors na? XD Yes yes, Moo-chan is still the best:cheers: Ah, okay! I hope you enjoy reading ne:hugs: I am sorry for my Grammar though. :bows:
Rubydream: Aww…I missed you! I was wondering where is the kind and cute Ruby-chan (sorry for the nick I gave you :lol: but I can't help it! It is cute… XD )? I was really leapt with happiness when I saw your reviews:hugs: Hehehe, yeah, I don't want to see Kan-chan dies too. But actually…Yoko is trying her best already…What a pity Haruka decides to play mean in Chapter 7! XP (Haruka: It means YOU author are the one being mean, you know?) Thanks for the review ne!