A Fairy

Chapter Seven

Author's Note:

Thank you so much for all the reviews! I was really happy to receive all those reviews. I really appreciated it. Please continue to enjoy my story.

Sorry to keep you waiting. So here we go!

By the way, I got the idea of the story from the book, "Artemis Fowl." I love that book. It's a page-turner.

Battousai felt Kaoru's anxiety. He looked sideways at her and said in a low voice, "You are hurting my arm."

Kaoru quickly released her hand, smiling sheepishly, she murmured, "Sorry."

Battousai didn't say anything. He just strode away to grab a drink.

Great! What am I supposed to do? Kaoru thought. She frowned as she saw Battousai calmly leaning on the wall with his drink in hand. A lady dressed in a red gown was flirting with him, but Battousai wasn't interested in her. He was studying the crowd, most especially the cannibal. He slowly turned to Kaoru's direction and gave a smirk.

When Kaoru locked eyes with the red haired assassin, she felt hot, and her throat turned dry. There were tingling sensations in her neck. She abruptly turned away, blushing. What is wrong with me?

"Hey, raccoon girl! You look stunning, my dear!"

Kaoru spun around to see who spoke. Her eyes gleamed and she smiled radiantly, seeing that it was her longtime childhood friend. "Megumi! Oh, I'm so glad to see you here." She embraced her tightly, tears forming in her eyes.

Megumi hugged her back then let go of her. "How are you, honey?"

Kaoru could see her worry in her eyes. "I'm fine, Megumi." She hesitated. "It's just that…" she trailed off, not wanting to say it. She wanted to go home, but she knew in her heart that she wouldn't because she wanted to achieve her dream. It was her dream that kept her going. True, it was pretty tough to deal with Battousai. How could one prevent killing when she is to be the partner of an assassin? It was truly a preposterous idea. Though, Kaoru knew that she can do it. She would not fail. Even without her powers.

Megumi saw that Kaoru's face hardened. She held Kaoru's hand gently and said to her softly, "No matter what happens I want you to know that I'm here to help you. I want you to be very careful. This is a very dangerous mission, Kaoru. You know that, don't you?"

Kaoru nodded. "I know, Megumi. I will be careful. I can do this on my own." She remembered the conversation with the mysterious fairy. She had powers yet to unleash.

"Good. Let's go have a drink. I want coffee," Megumi said as she went in the direction of the tables. Kaoru followed after her.

"Would you like coffee, Kaoru?"

"No thanks, I prefer a chocolate shake. I want something cool." Up to now, Kaoru's throat still felt dry. She asked the waiter passing by to give her a shake.

"So where are Sano and Misao?" Kaoru asked.

"The rooster head is somewhere gambling with some idiots like him. As for the weasel, she's late. That's makes me worried. I wonder what's taking her so long. She is one hour late already."

"That's unusual of Misao. We should look for her."

"You must not, Kaoru. Your mission is here," Megumi said firmly.

"But-" Megumi cut her off.

"No, Kaoru," she said sharply. "You have a job to do here. Don't worry about it. I'm sure she will be here any minute. That weasel girl can take care of herself. I have no doubt in her abilities as a ninja fairy."

Kaoru smiled. The waiter gave her the shake she ordered. After she said her thanks, she sipped her shake, marveling at the rich taste of the chocolate. Then she drank half of the shake. She felt better. With her quench satisfied, she asked, "How are grandpa and the kids?"

"They're great. But Suzume and Ayame missed you terribly. They wanted to join in your mission, but grandpa said, 'Oh no! You will have to work with a red haired demon. You wouldn't want that, would you, kids?' The kids just cried out in fear then they burst into tears."

Kaoru laughed. " He really is a demon. So what happened next?"

"Dr. Genzai just comforted them. He assured them that you were doing great and that you won't be defeated by this "red haired demon." After that, they ceased crying. So they went to their room and took their nap.

"By the way, I have a message from them. They said 'I love you. Take care, Kaoru!'

Kaoru smiled. "Send them my love too, Meg."

"Will do."

As the two ladies chatted, Battousai was walking in their direction. It was already eight o' clock. He will kill the politician in two hours. But he had a problem. Gen Harriot was on his way to Kaoru. He saw how the cannibal was eyeing Kaoru. Battousai hated it. It was a look of lust.

Misao took a deep breath. "Okay, Misao, calm down and quit crying, will you?" she cried out, exasperated.

She glanced at her wristwatch and saw that it was already eight. She groaned. "I have been crying for an hour. And man, it's flooded here."

She surveyed her surroundings. She clasped her hands as if in prayer. "With the power of wind, I command you to grant my wish!" She spread her arms, welcoming the wind that enveloped her. As the wind circled her, she hugged herself with her eyes closed. Then as it cleared, she was dressed in a green tube chiffon gown that matched her eyes. Her hair was done in curls. Around her neck was a silver heart shaped pendant Aoshi had given her ten years ago.

Misao didn't have to look at her reflection in the mirror. She didn't care how she looked. What she wanted most in the world was seeing the guardian who brought her up.

With a snap she disappeared.

Misao appeared in what was the hallway leading to the huge ballroom.

"Finally, I'm here." She began to walk, but she tripped on her outfit halfway through.

A young man in a traditional samurai outfit helped her up. "Are you all right?" he said, giving her a friendly smile.

Misao smiled sheepishly. That was clumsy of me! She said to herself. "I'm not acting like a fine lady," she muttered.

"That's not true. You are every inch a lady," said the gentleman.

Misao slapped herself mentally. "Why, thank you. But you know what? I'd rather be dressed in my ninja outfit than in a gown."

"I must say you are a very beautiful lady whether you are in a gown or not. It doesn't matter," he said sincerely.

Misao blushed. She had never been complimented for her beauty. She was always praised for her abilities as a professional ninja. Did I change my face? I think something went wrong with my powers. I must look like a weasel. Or maybe this guy is crazy.

"By the way, I'm Soujiro." He offered his hand, and Misao shook it.

"I'm Misao."

"Pleased to meet you, Misao. May I have the honor to dance with you?"

Are you kidding? You want the honor to dance with a weasel? You are crazy, Misao wanted to say but did not voice her thoughts out loud. Instead, she said, "Sure, why not?"

Battousai went to Kaoru and whispered in her ear, "Gen is coming after you. Follow me."

Kaoru excused herself and Megumi just nodded.

Kaoru followed the manslayer, frowning at his back. Soon they were outside in the garden.

For a few minutes, Battousai didn't say anything. He just stared at the fountain in the middle of the garden.

Kaoru was growing impatient with his silence. "Why are you mute, Battousai?" she blurted out.

At that, Battousai turned sharply, his eyes amber. He narrowed his eyes.

Kaoru was unfazed. "Don't give me that look again, Shinta."

"I told you not to call me Shinta," he growled.

"It's just a name. Anything wrong with that?"

Battousai did not reply. He glanced at his watch. It was now a quarter to nine. He couldn't wait to take the life of Gen Harriot. I will kill him at nine sharp, he decided.

"In fifteen minutes, Gen Harriot will be exterminated."

"Just when did you decide that? I'm your partner, remember?"

"So?"

"I have the right to decide too."

"It won't make a difference, will it?"

Kaoru had to admit that he was right. No matter what the time was, it wouldn't matter. She had to do something and fast.

"Let me to the job,' Kaoru said.

Battousai just smirked at her. He just left without a word again.

Stupid! What am I going to do? I have to prevent him from killing. I have to change him. I have to change his heart.

The lights went black suddenly. Nobody said a word. Kaoru sprang into action quickly. She knew where Gen Harriot and Battousai were. She sensed it strongly.

With all the speed she could muster, she went straight to where Gen was, using her night vision. But as she grabbed Gen by the collar she yelped in pain.

Then the lights went on again. Everyone froze.

Battousai's sword was pointed at his partner's chest. Gen held a knife to Kaoru's neck.

"I'm going to kill your darling fiancé," Gen threatened.

"Just because she's wearing an engagement ring doesn't mean that she's my fiancé. You can go ahead, and kill her for all I care," Battousai retorted.

Kaoru glared at the assassin. She summoned all her energies and in a second Gen was writhing in pain.

Soon there were policemen handcuffing the politician.

"I'm Detective Uno of the Japanese Police Department," he said to Kaoru.

Kaoru shook hands with him and introduced herself.

"Gen Harriot is charged with various crimes. It is a shock that he is actually a cannibal. No doubt, he will be forever locked up alone in a cell."

"I'm glad to hear that, detective," Kaoru said, relieved.

"Thank you, Ms. Kamiya." He gave a bow and left.

"Oh, my God, Kaoru, you were so cool!" Misao said cheerily. She hugged Kaoru tightly. "I'm glad you're okay, raccoon girl."

"I'm so happy to see you here, Misao. And you are so beautiful in that gown!" Kaoru exclaimed.

Misao turned around and then curtseyed like a lady should. "Thank you, honey! By the way, I want you to meet Soujiro."

Soujiro and Kaoru shook hands.

Before Kaoru could say anything to Soujiro, Sanosuke interrupted them. "If you don't mind, Kaoru, your prince has already left."

"I don't care, rooster head. I will catch up. Right now, I want to be with my friends. Who cares about that demon?"

Megumi joined them. Soon they were all laughing like old times.

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