Bleeding Heart
Written By: Thread Sage
Juubei: It is my destiny to do this review.
Everyone: Rolls eyes
Juubei: This story belongs to ThreadSage, and so do the new characters, but now the Get Backers made characters.
Threadsage: Nice job, Juubei
Juubei: Now how bout a joke?
Everyone: AHHHHH!
Chapter six
Cheap Trick
The next day was very eventful. Nothing went wrong and nothing really happened to make anyone suspicious. Kogou came up with the excuse to the class that he kinda sick and had the flu, and everyone bought it. Except for Ban.
"What is wrong?" Was scribbled on a paper that Ban passed to Kogou.
Kogou looked at it and then glanced at his paper. It was a worksheet and he hadn't finished it yet. He would need to practice for the Archers competition in one week (he was pretty confidant he would be on the team) so he hoped he wouldn't have any homework.
"Nothing now please leave me alone. I need to finish this.' He wrote back. He then scooted the paper to the desk enxt to him.
Ban read it, and gave Kogou an evil glare. But he didn't look up from his work.
'What did the letter mean?' He wondered….and pondered.
He shook his head. Class would be over soon and he needed to get his done.
'Who is the person I love?' He thought.
'Is is Ginji? Or maybe Touzoku? Probably Sakura.' His mind said. But then someone else floated into his mind.
'Ban.' He thought.
He shook his head.
'That is stupid! Ban is in love with Himiko or maybe even Mrs. HEVN (The guidance counselor in this story).
For the next ten minutes he worked in silence.
"So what's wrong with him?" Himiko asked Ban after class as they walked together to math.
"Don't know." Ban said, not showing that he was actually worried.
"Strange for Kogou to be so secretive. Maybe it had something to do with the letter Hio was talking about." Himiko said to herself.
"A letter?" Ban said quickly.
"Yeah. Hio told me there was a letter on his table. He read it, and then went rushing out of class." Himiko said as they entered the class room.
Ban looked behind him and saw, only a chip of him, but saw Kogou round the corner.
"Cover for me." Ban said. But Himiko grabbed his arm.
"No you don't. I am NOT covering for you and you are NOT missing another portion of class." She said sternly.
Ban grumbled but agreed. He had another idea.
"Hey Miss Yomoko, how do you like my glasses?' He said taking them off and looking her straight in the eyes.
Himiko shrugged her shoulders.
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Kogou stood and took a deep breath. He loaded the bow and brought the string back. He then closed one eye and looked at his target.
'last shot.' He thought. All his other nine ones who pretty accurate, and he hoped that was enough to get him into the team.
He closed his eyes, and shoot the arrow. It whizzed through the air, and then stuck the target.
Bulls eyes.
Kogou, with the lack of self control, jumped high in the air and clicked his heels. He was so happy that he had done it!
"Very good." The board that sat to the left of him said. On there, was the familiar Kyo, who was smiling.
"I think it is safe to say, you made the team." Kyo said with a smile.
"Thank you!" Kogou said, not being to control himself, he hugged him.
Kyo chuckled and patted him on his back.
You are welcome." Kyo said.
"Oh and this came for you. Some person dropped this off." One of the board men said, bringing out a familiar letter.
Kogou's heart skipped a beat.
"Ah… thanks." He said, taking the letter.
"I'll I just go and change." He said, running into the bathroom.
Kyo tried to stop him, but he was already gone.
"We have PE next." Kyo said and Kogou was already in his PE clothes. Kyo shrugged his shoulders, chuckled and continued on.
Kogou sat on the bench, his hands shaking. What was in this letter? Slowly he opened it, and traced the golden writing. This one said;
My actions were filled with rage and anger
I fear that what I said has drifted us farther apart
I am sorry
Can you forgive me?
"So it is just an admirer." Kogou said, happy to hear of that. It was all out of rage what that person said.
He reached in and pulled out a small pink rose petal. He smiled. This person wasn't so bad, he hoped he could meet them.
He stood up and opened his little cube that had his clothes for changing. Out feel another letter.
Kogou blinked. Another one? So soon?
Kogou dropped his clothes and reached down and grabbed the letter. He opened it up. The writing was in pink, and it spoke to him and said.
We can see one another soon
But will you like me for who I am?
I hope you do…
For I like you
And this is my gift to you
A gift that shows
No matter what happens
I care for you
And always have
Kogou reached in and pulled out a charm bracelet. On it, were seven small silver figures. One was an ember, the next one, a water drop, a tornado, bolt of lightning, rock, a cross, and a X.
"This is nice." He said as he slipped it on his arm. The same tingling sensation came around him, but he ignored it.
"What did you mean?" He thought as he changed his clothes.
"How long have you known me?" He thought as he walked out. The busyness of the hallways brought him back into his body.
He went to PE and continued his life.
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Ban slipped on his red shorts and a light white shirt. He ran his hand through his hair and sighed.
"This was going to be harder then he thought." Ban said as he stepped outside. All the other seniors were out and the freshmen were just coming out. He waved and caught Kogou's attention, who waved back.
"Your gonna go and hang out with that loser?" Marik, one of the other seniors senior's said.
"Yeah, got a problem?" Ban said with his same cold demeanor.
"No." The senior said, almost being caught in Ban's Jagan.
Ban nodded and walked over, but the whistle was blown and Mr. Goh made everyone go back into their own groups.
They ran and PE was then over.
The whistle was then blown, and school was then over.
Ban changed his clothes and was ready to go. He leaned up against the car as Kogou walked and waved his smile beaming.
"Ready?" Ban asked showing a smile.
"Yep!" Kogou said with a smile.
Ban then opened Kogou's door, and closed it for him. He walked around and got in the car and drived away.
They drove the first ten minutes of the ride were in silence until Ban broke the silence.
"So….how was school?" Ban asked.
"Fine." Kogou said.
"Ummm I'm sorry about earlier. How I dismissed you and all." Kogou said, blushing.
Ban looked over at Kogou. He hadn't taken it offensively, he just decided Kogou needed his space.
"It's ok." Ban said.
They rode again in silence until they came to the apartment building.
They both got out of the car and just in time to get the mail. There was very little. A check, a bill, a NetFlix movie, and a letter for Kogou.
"Hey Kogou, this is yours." Ban said, throwing it to him. The letter, like a blade, whirled through the air and Kogou caught it.
It was in the same writing as before.
"Wonder what my admirer has to say now." Kogou said with a chuckle as he opened the letter.
"Admirer?" Ban asked.
Kogou nodded. This time, the letter was written in clear ink. Also, there were what seemed to be tear stains on the paper. It read.
Now the nice has come
You must forgive me
And for what I am about to do
Please…this is not of my will…
But….it is my job
Come to me…the choosen one…
Come to me
"Strange." Kogou thought as he pulled out the gift. It was a silver ring, with etched on it the picture of a dragon.
"This is pretty cool." He said as he slipped it on.
Then, the necklace around Kogou's throat began to glow very brightly. It was a gold color.
"Ban…" Kogou asked.
Ban turned around and saw a ring of golden light shinning around him.
"Kogou!" He yelled, dropping everything. Their was a wave of golden light, and Ban was thrown backwards.
When Ban opened his eyes, there was man. The same man from before, standing, his arm Kogou, and a knife to his throat.
"Don't take another step." The man said as Ban stood up.
"And why not?" Ban asked.
"These three items that I sent to your friend here, each has a power." He said.
"The necklace, summons me to him at will." He said as the necklace was still glowing.
"The bracelet makes him and me, untraceable by modern devices." The man spoke slowly.
"And the ring, causes him excruciating pain whenever the great Ban Midou gets to close. "The man said with a chuckle.
"You're bluffing." Ban said taking a step forward.
Kogou eyes became wide as he began to scream in pain. It felt like a hot knife had been jabbed at every point in his body.
Ban instantly took a step backwards.
"You see. If you move to close, Kogou gets hurt." The man said.
"Please…don't follow me." He said, his voice, now more caring.
"They want you to follow him, that's what they want. Just forget Kogou was ever around." The man said.
"Don't hurt Kogou." He said as his image began to flicker.
"Kogou!" Ban yelled.
"Ban!" Kogou yelled back. He threw out his hand, hoping, just hoping Ban would grab it.
"Ban!" He heard a voice yell from behind. Then, a familiar wisp of pink perfume caressed the wind and wrapped around Kogou.
Then, Kogou and the Man's image burst into a fury of golden lights.
Ban stood there, only looking at the golden specs floating in the air.
"How can I just forget?" He asked himself.
"How can I just forget!" He yelled.
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Miles away, the same golden spark appeared, and there stood Kogou and the masked man.
The man released his grip of Kogou, who ran forward and turned around and took a fighting stance.
"I'll….I'll fight you!" Kogou said, his voice cracking.
Under the mask, the man smile a sad smile. His image blurred as he disappeared.
Kogou looked around franticly. Where was the man?
Then, a shock ripple off of his neck as he fell to the ground.
"Ba…Ban…" He managed to get out, before he passed out.
"This is your destiny." The man said as his image disappeared.
At the precise moment, both had a connection, a subconscious one, but a connection. It was a small one, only a spark, but it was one.
Chapter Seven: Done!
Yay! OK I kinda rushed that, but O WELL! I hope you liked it! I did 2 chapters in one day! Go me!
Preview for chapter eight
Ban wonders about what Kogou means 2 him, and how to find him. Kogou finds out more about his past.