A Fairy

Chapter Four

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Lieutenant Vole Morris knocked on the mahogany doors leading to the Commander's private office. He heard rumors that the Commander always worked until the wee hours of the morning. He was well respected in the FA and was famous for his honor and passion in the Human Criminology Section. Though he was the head of one of the most powerful teams in the Human Criminology Section, The Blue FA Team, or commonly known as Blue Eagle, rumor has it that he was planning to retire and give his prestige position to his chosen successor. Anyone would be lucky to be a Commander of the FA, the lieutenant thought.

"Come in!" said a gruff voice.

The private office of one of the most powerful fairies was of a very antique design. It resembled a country house from its exteriors. The walls were covered with bricks, a terrace in the left side of the room showing the busy streets of the city. There were books on shelves, some strewn on the floor.

The doors sprang open automatically. Morris entered, the doors closing behind him. He felt the breeze coming from the terrace and felt the welcoming ambience the private chamber gave. He was surprised that the Commander wanted an antique design with a grand look that made him very unassuming- and he was.

He bowed to the Commander and said, "Commander Nakamura, I have sent Ms. Kaoru Kamiya-"The Commander cut him off with a wave of his hand.

"I'm well aware of that, Lieutenant. Thank you so much for representing me on behalf of Ms. Kaoru Kamiya. I trust in her abilities and especially her knowledge in humans. She's a gifted child. Though I have heard of her terrible cooking, I might as well ask her to make miso soup to kill the annoying dog in the human world. It really drives me nuts when it keeps on barking every time I teleport to Japan."

They both chuckled. "I must say it's a brilliant idea, Commander." He gave a smile.

"Oh no! You kidding me? I wouldn't want to experience her wrath when she's angry. God knows how I would survive her fiery temper. No thank you!" he cried out jokingly.

"I'm surprised, Commander, that even you are afraid of a mere teenager when you are such a powerful person in the Fantasy World," Morris remarked.

"Oh yeah! Why shouldn't I be afraid?"

"You should have tasted her fried fish. It nearly choked the General of the Fantasy World Army."

The Commander gave a hearty laughter. "I remember that one! That was quite something to remember."

Commander Suoh Nakamura was like a father to everyone who met him. He was an easygoing person, always charging ahead like a bullet. Like Kaoru, he possessed a powerful gift anyone would love to have. It was a secret. Nobody knew Kaoru's hidden powers, even Kaoru herself except for the Commander himself and Dr. Genzai. He was in his early sixties, with distinct black hair and snow-like hair. He had gentle and kind eyes with broad shoulders and good physical looks. He was strong and healthy.

"Getting down to business, Morris," he began, "I have a few things to tell you, and this is to be classified. Only between you and me. Do you understand, Morris?"

"Yes, Commander."

"Good. First of all, Kaoru has hidden powers inside her. It can come out anytime in the mission. She will realize it on her own. In other words, I don't want you to interfere. I want it to happen to her, and she must depend on herself. Forget about the rules you outlined to her. She will do as she wishes."

"But, Commander-"he protested and trailed off as the sight of the Commander's serious expression.

"That is an order, Morris. I have already sent a messenger to tell her. And, lastly, I would find it interesting if an assassin and a fairy get romantically involved." He grinned at the stunned lieutenant.

Hidden powers, huh? Kaoru thought to herself. A mysterious sprite was sent to tell her about it. She remembered the conversation she had had with the sprite in the café.

"You are a special fairy, Kaoru. Make use of your hidden powers wisely. You will need them to help bring happiness to Battousai," the sprite said earnestly.

"Hidden powers?" Kaoru asked, askance. "I don't understand, Lorelei."

"You don't have to understand, Kaoru. It will come naturally. You have the gift."

What bothered Kaoru the most was what she said next before her encounter with Lorelei ended briefly.

"Choose what your heart desires to love and accept. Accept him so you may cherish him." Then that was it. Time froze, and she disappeared in a flash.

"What the hell was that supposed to mean?" Kaoru muttered, parking her Volvo in the parking lot of the apartment.

With the key in hand, Kaoru opened the door of Battousai. What she saw next was what she had not expected to see.

A man was half dressed with only his towel draped around his waist, his red hair wet from the shower. He smirked at her.

Kaoru's jaw was opened widely in shocked. She had never seen a man half naked. She felt lightheaded and dazed that she never noticed Battousai walking slowly to her.

She held her breath, staring deeply at the amber eyes. He wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned closer to kiss her. Their lips touched and Kaoru felt a shock of lightning. She pulled away quickly.

"I'm engaged," Kaoru said in a whisper. She brought up her left hand, showing her engagement diamond ring in her ring finger.

Battousai didn't say anything. He just walked away and headed to his room as if nothing happened.

Kaoru looked down, feeling a torrent of emotions she couldn't quite understand. Little did she know that romance was the key ingredient to change the manslayer's life.

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