A Fairy

Chapter Six

Author's note: Hey, guys! I'm back, finally. I'm so sorry for keeping you waiting for like how many months? I'm afraid I don't count the days but I do know that it's been a very long time. A lifetime, indeed.

I was sick all week. I had a bad cold and cough. But I'm fine now and besides I wanted to update before semestral break is over.

So here goes my story! Hope you like it.

Kaoru opened the box Sano had given her. She gasped at the beautiful evening gown. She held the gown by its shoulder and surveyed its design. It was made of silk and was done in black.

Kaoru looked at the mirror, admiring the tube gown in front of her. A wide slit was in the middle of the gown giving it a sexy look but gave a simple and elegant look. The dress was also in pleated black chiffon. It looked as if it was designed by Versace.

She placed the dress on her bed and went to pick up the note in the box.

Kaoru,

Hope you like the gown. You will look absolutely beautiful with this gown. Take care, my dear. Love you with all my heart.

Dr. Genzai

Kaoru smiled. "Thank you, grandpa. I love it," she whispered. She glanced at the clock and saw it was six thirty. The ball was going to start at seven, and she didn't want Battousai to be angry.

A man stood in the corner, hidden in the darkness. He was watching the fairy intensely.

Misao grinned at the sky and said, "Wow! What a beautiful sky! Oh no, Megumi is going to kill me for being late. Wearing her ninja outfit, she clasped her hands to cast a spell, but she stopped abruptly. Someone was watching her. She turned to see a man dressed in a white trench coat, his sharp bangs falling over his ice blue eyes. She looked warily at the man who had a sword at his side.

"What's a fairy like you doing here?" he said in a cold tone. It was more like a statement than a question.

Misao was stunned at what he said. Did he see the flash? But that's impossible! Time always freeze once a fairy teleports. Unless he is…….

"That's right, I'm a fairy," he said as if reading her mind.

Misao couldn't see his face because he was illuminated by darkness. She studied him. He was tall and cold. She could see even in the darkness that he was handsome. She guessed that he was one of the gifted fairies that was sent from the Fantasy World.

When Misao didn't say a word, he spoke, "You are not supposed to be here."

"Why not?" Misao asked, her eyebrows raised.

"Because you will be interfering with Kamiya's job. So stay back."

"I don't care what you say. It's none of your business," she shot back.

"Do what you want, then. You have always been stubborn." With that the man disappeared.

Misao was surprised at what he said. He spoke to her as if he knew her, but she didn't seem to remember when she had met a man with a trench coat and a sword. However, he seemed familiar to her. It had to do with his appearance and stoic expression. His eyes, Misao thought, are like ice. I have seen them before. She closed her eyes, trying to remember. There was something hidden in her memory about the likeness from the mysterious man. Then it hit her like a jolt of lightning. Her eyes widened. "Oh, my God! It can't be him," she said in a mere whisper. She shook her head and tried to reason with herself. But she couldn't. She knew in her heart that it was he. The man she had been looking for was here in Japan. The man she loved and lost was somehow part of Kaoru's mission.

As she realized this, she felt a pang of pain in her chest. She tried to breathe to relax herself. But the pain wouldn't go away. Tears slowed down her cheeks. She smiled sadly and called out the name of the man she had come to love when she was a child, "Aoshi."

Kaoru checked herself in the mirror. "Perfect," she congratulated herself.

She left the room and went to the living room to tell Battousai that she was ready. She halted as her eyes fell on the handsome well dressed assassin.

"Wow! You look great, Shinta! My, my, my, the women will be swooning all over you."

He ignored her. He opened the door to leave, expecting Kaoru to follow.

"What impudence! How I want to hit his head with my beloved bokken. Not even bothering to compliment how I look. Hmph!" Kaoru muttered.

As they were on the way to the hotel, Battousai tossed an envelope to Kaoru.

Kaoru looked at him questioningly.

"Open it," was all he could say.

Kaoru did as she was told. She took out a file of what appeared to be the politician's bio-data. Gen Harriot, she read. What she saw in the picture sent her goose bumps. His right eye was smaller than his left eye which had a red pupil. He was smiling maliciously, his teeth sharp and yellow. He owned several syndicates engaged in trading illegal drugs and arms. Not only these, he had raped women and children all for the fun of it.

Kaoru wasn't ready for the next information. As she continued to read, she gasped in shock and stared in horror at Battousai.

"He's a cannibal," she said slowly. She was heavily breathing and tried to compose herself.

Battousai was unfazed and remained silent.

"So this is the man you're going to kill," Kaoru said.

If this is the man who is going to be killed, I have to prevent him from being killed. God, he did so much crime. I have to somehow prevent it no matter what. Killing is wrong. This is not the peaceful solution to bring justice. I'm not going to let Battousai take his life, Kaoru thought.

Minutes later, they were now in the hotel. Upon entering, Battousai offered his arm to his partner. Kaoru linked her arm without saying anything. She was anxious but tried to smile as a group of people took their pictures.

People turned their heads to stare at the couple. They both were attractive. Kaoru with her black gown was ravishing as ever, with her straight jet black hair down. Around her neck was a vintage Cartier choker and a Cartier watch around her wrist. She decided to wear the engagement ring.

Battousai was wearing a black expensive tuxedo which held a signature brand. His red hair was tied in a low ponytail. He looked so handsome that women were staring at him with interest.

Kaoru blushed. People were staring at her in awe of her beauty. She smiled faintly until her gaze landed on the ghastly sight of Gen Harriot. Her smile disappeared instantly. She held Battousai's arm tightly.

Author's note: How was it? Please review!