Broken wings and Shattered Things Chapter 4: Stubborn Tengu, Lovely Princess, a crescent moon fanfic

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Author: Stone Raven
Fiction Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Reviews: 14 - Published: 08-23-05 - Updated: 09-05-05
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Chapter 4: Stubborn Tengu, Lovely Princess

THIS TAKES PLACE SHORTLY AFTER VOL. 5

PLEASE RxR

Text Key:

'Thoughts'

"Talking"

Dreams

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Last Time

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Warmth washed over her face as the morning sunbeams shone down through Mahiru's window, and onto her bed. Hugging the sheets closer she rolled over to face her room. A sleepy smile settled on her face, as one eye slitted open. She moaned and sat up, rubbing the last sleepers from her eyes. The room was qiuet and calm, making her wish she could stay where she was and just sleep the day away, but instead she swung her feet over the edge of the bed. Suddenly Mahiru stopped as she felt something soft tickle the bottom of her foot, picking it up and holding it to the light, she realized it was a long black feather. As if some one had just slapped her, the smile dissapeared from her face and a gloom settled behind her eyes, as the memories of the night before came rushing back. 'How did I get back here? could have sworn I fell asleep on the roof.' She held her hand out in front of her and unwrapped the cloth she had put there. The wound had stopped bleeding, but she was definitely going to have a scar. Shaking it off she got dressed and walked out of her room. Mahiru could already smell Akira cooking breakfast in the kitchen, but somehow she didn't think she would be eating much this mornning, seeing as between Akira and Misoka's questions she'd never even get a bite in.

Walking down the hall she had stormed through last night she entered the bar room. Nozomu sat, still in his pijamas, drinking a glass of orange jiuce. in front of him was Misoka who just stood silently, eating a piece of toast. Mahiru didn't have to wonder where Akira was, as he came bolting out of kitchen with a tray full of food. "Thought I smelled you Mahiru, I made breakfast!" He hurried over to her and handed her a plate, but something about him was different from most mornings, and then it hit her like a ton of bricks- he had his ears the slightest bit back, as if he expected Mahiru might hit him if the eggs were too runny. "Thank you Akira" she tried to say as cheerful as possible. Then choosing a seat at the counter began to pick at her food. As she had expected, it wasn't long before she was interrogated.

"So princess... sleep well?" Misoka said finishing his toast. "Yes" Mahiru just nodded and continued eating. "Have you seen Mitsuru this morning, Misoka?" Nozomu asked Misoka, but was clearly not taking his eyes off Mahiru, making her suppress a moan. 'I Wish they'd just ask me for heavens sake.'' By this time Akira had come out and sat next to her. "You've barley touched your food Mahiru-chan. Are the eggs to runny?" He looked at her expectantly "Not at all" she smiled at him, and finally couldn't take it anymore. Getting up she turned so she could face them all. "Please, forgive my behavior last night. I probobly scared away alot of customers. It won't happen again." Nozomu's eyes grew wide at this and he ran over to her, wrapping his arms around her and patting her head. Mahiru got that panda look in her eyes," There There, princess. It wasn't your fault. We all get a little tired of Mitsuru after a while." Mahiru was relieved to see they weren't angry. "Yes, your actions were not unprovoked, and patience can only go so far." Misoka said as Mahiru bowed slightly. "Thank you"

Suddenly Akira piped up "OOOOOOH! I almost forgot!" he ran over and stood in front of Mahiru, practically bouncing from excitement. "Tanabata Night is tomarrow! and Misoka says we can close shop for the night and go to the fair grounds!" Even Mahiru's Mood lifted with this. "Really! Oh Thank you Misoka-kun!" Then I need to get my Kimono, its still at my aunt's house." 'It will be good to see my aunt,... and get away from the Moon Shine for a while.' She thought silently, grabbing her bag as she headed towards the door. "Oh, and Princess, if you should happen to see Mitsuru before we do, tell him of our plans." Mahiru stopped at this. "What do you mean?" Misoka sighed,"He left last night some time, and hasn't returned yet." Mahiru nodded, but hoped she wouldn't see him before the others.

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'What the hell were you thinking' Came Mitsuru's thoughts.
FlashBack

(the night before)

Mahiru finished the song and laid her head against the cold iron bar. it wasn't comfortable, but she soon found sleep and was fast asleep. From the shadows behind her a familiar silhouette watches her shiver, and he feels his own skin begin to clam up...
He had heard her singing in his mind, it was a strange effect gained from the teardrop pf the moon. Supposedly when Mahiru had resurrected him, she left a piece of herself inside him. 'Damn annoying if you ask me' Good thing it wasn't allways like that, usually just when she was in trouble or something. she had created a sort of mental image of the rooftop and he knew exactly where she was. Now he felt a little stupid, watching from the shadows like some scared little kid. Finally when he was sure she was asleep he crept over to stand beside her. Mitsuru raised an arm slightly in defense as he looked at her face. She had that same expression from before, that empty betrayed expression. Kneeling down beside her he watched her sides rise up and down. Suddenly he yelped as she reached over and grabbed his wrist, gripping it tightly. But he calmed a little when he realized she was still sleeping. 'Mit-suru... I... I'm sorry... just wanted... you to know... you're- never... alon, Mitsuru I l-L---...' but she finally drifted back into a place he couldn't see. "what the hell? Damn girl sleep talks"
'What were you going to say?' A blast of icy wind snapped him from his thoughts. Mahiru shivered next to him and griped his wrist tighter. Not making a sound he lifted her in his arms and walked to the edge of the biulding.

In an instant two black wings outstretched behind him and he jumped over the wall, Gliding down to the fire escape in front of her window. Quietly, he stepped inside and placed her under her blankets. But as he tried to leave he saw he was in her grasp. Tugging gently and praying she wouldn't wake up, he tried to pry himself loose, only to have the worst thing possible happen. Mahiru's face contorted painfully and pulled his arm closer closer to her chest and rolled over, taking Mitsuru with her, to where he was now stratling her waist, and since Mahiru now had a grip higher on his arm, his face was inches from hers. 'Damn girl! please dont wake up!' Trying to keep most of his weight off of her he, once again, began trying to pry himself loose, but he suddenly stoped when he noticed something odd. Instead of the expression she had worn on the roof, she was now smiling contentedly. The pale luminescent mix of moonlight and street lamp light, played with her sleeping countenance, making her even more beautiful, and for a moment he saw before him not a girl, but a woman, not a princess, but a Lunar Princess. He could feel himself inching closer to her lips, wanting so badly to kiss her it almost caused a physical pain, but Mitsuru's natural persona kicked in 'What the hell do you think your doing? SNAP OUT OF IT!' He screamed inside his head making him fall backwards. Thankfully Mahiru let go of his arm just in time or he might have pulled her with him. Scrambling towards the door he raced out and shut it as quietly as he could behind him. 'I need fresh air... alot of fresh air... and maybe a head exam.' with that he walked to the nearest window and flew out into the night.End Flashback

Now he sat hunched over in the branches of a tree near the gate of the city park. He was well hidden from the occasional passerby below. 'What the hell was I thinking?' He reiterated, but he soon heard that ever annoying, subconscious voice answer for him,

-You were thinking how god damn, beautiful she looked-

'Pfft... yea, not'

-Oh that's right, and I suppose you just wanted to wipe something of her lips, with your lips? or maybe you thought she was dead and wanted to try CPR.-

'I-... she!-... groan ITS THOSE DAMN TEARDROPS OF THE MOON! If she hadn't revived me that time, I could be-'

-dead?-

'... oh fuck off.'

-Make me-

'So I almost kissed her. ALMOST! Wich means I didn't.'

-But you like her-

'Never'

-how can anyone be so-damn-stubborn-

'Bite me'

But his attention shifted from his thoughts to the street below, where a young blond haired girl walked briskly down the street. She stopped for a moment to wave at a couple of girls her age, but quickly started walking again.
'Mahiru?' Mitsuru watched her as she got closer, and he noticed her face had a happy expression, but her eyes were still the same as the night before on the rooftop. Although, he didn't have long to reflect on this, because as soon as she walked under the tree he was in she stopped, as if someone had tapped her on the shoulder. The girl below him looked all around her for some sign of someone, but when she apparently didn't find them she walked on. Mitsuru withought thinking began to silently follow.

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"Could have sworn I sensed a teardrop or something." Mahiru mumbled under her breath. Her aunts house was only a few blocks away. 'How did I get back into my room last night?' Must have been Misoka or Akira. Maybe Nozomu...' Truth be told she was almost certain it had been Mitsuru, no matter how little sense it made. If Mitsuru 'had' found her, she imagined he probobly would have just dumped her over the side of the biulding while she slept. Mahiru felt an electric shock run up her spine, it was the feeling she got when a teardrop of the moon was near. Closing her eyes she searched around. usually if there was one she would see a light in the darkness, pointing her in the right direction. "There you are!" she looked up into the tree beside her and saw a faint glow. 'Did a squirrel manage to get a hold of one of the teardrops?' But she didn't have time to think, the light bolted away from view before she even open her eyes. "Darn it" She closed her eyes tightly, but the light was gone, She would have to tell Misoka about it later.

Mitsuru sat panting on a nearby rooftop. He could have sworn Mahiru looked right up at him. "Damn girl nearly gave me a heart attack"

-Yea well that wouldn't have happened it you would just walk with her. But no you gotta spy on her." -

Not wanting to answer he sped back over to were Mahiru was walking, making sure to keep his distance this time.

In moments she found herself at the sliding door she had walked through so many times in her life. "Auntie?" she called, and almost immediately the door slid open. "Mahiru! How are you?" she stepped aside, letting her in.
"Fine." Her aunt smiled, but had a concerend look. She remembered the last time her niece came back, sobbing and depressed. Realizing this Mahiru quickly reassured her,"Oh! I wanted to get my Kimono for Tanabata night. You remember, the one my mother left me?" Mahiru's aunt nodded happily and ran off. "Of course! be right back." She re-appeared moments later with the layeres of the kimono draped over her arms. "Here, try it on before you leave, I want to see you in it." Mahiru took the bundle and headed for her room. Once inside she set the layers on her bed and began to sing quietly to herself... "Princess Princess..."

Outside Mitsuru had grown tired of waiting, and jumped down from the roof of the house. Suddenly the sound of Mahiru's voice clued him to a window, but as he crawled over and peaked in he soon wished he hadn't. Inside Mahiru had just begun to undress...

'Gotta get out of here'

-Are you insane!-

'I don't want to watch this!'

-Oh yes you do!-

'Well- Wha! WAIT! NO! NONONON-'

But his argument was cut short as Mahiru tossed her shirt onto the char beside her. Mitsuru nearly fainted. Still singing she unzipped her jeans and threw them on top of her shirt. She now stood before him, almost completley naked, naked, but absolutly stunning. His eyes followed every one of her curves and back up to her face. Her voice only making him feel more infatuated. Her breast had filled out very nicley, and Mitsuru could see their form clearly through the soft material. Her hips swung back in forth, so suductivly he wondered if she knew someone was watching, and it was taking everything Mitsuru had to stay hidden. He didn't know how much longer, or how many more piece of clothes, he could last. But instead of undressing further she began to put on the layers of the kimono.

Standing back Mahiru gave out a startled gasp at how stunning the kimono was. Its base color was black, and the under layers were crimson red and white. at the edges, white bamboo stalks had been dyed into the design. She circled around, letting the matierial fall over her hands, making the image in the mirror seem all the more delicate. With a smile she walked back downstairs to her waiting aunt.
"Oh, Mahiru! You look absolutly beautiful." Mahiru smiled sweetly," Well the Kimono does anyway." Mahiru's aunt gave her a scolding look at her modesty. "No, it's you that makes the kimono beautiful, not the other way around." Mahiru just nodded greatfully. "So, Mahiru... what will you wish for this Tanabata?" This time it was Mahiru who gave the stern look. "You know I can't tell you, its MY wish! it might not come true if I tell you." Her aunt grinned playfully. "I'm sorry I cant stay, but I still have to help with the Moon Shine." Mahiru said regretfully as she left. Outside the once nearly deserted street was bustling with mid-day activity. As she turned the corner though she could feel their eyes watching her. Maybe she should have changed back before leaving. 'too late now'

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Mitsuru scrambled back from the window as Mahiru left her room. Why had he watched her! He must be sick... or insane!

-What did I tell you? pretty hot, eh?-

'WHAT! NO! I hate the damn girl ! NO-WAY-IN-HELL-DO-I-LIKE-HER-LIKE-THAT! NO WAY I EVEN LIKE HER AT ALL!'

-Really? you do realize you're trying to lie to yourself...-

'Im not LYING!'

-Oh yea? look down-

Mitsuru did as the voice asked, only to see a bulge in his pants. 'damnit, she did not just have that effect on me... did she?' But, looking down again he realized she had. Fine, she was pretty, so what... it wasn't like he liked her or anything.

-Yep, that's why you tried to kiss her-

'I didn-'

-AND why you're allways depressed excpet when she's near you.-

'Bu-'

-AND... thats why you have a fucking pup tent in your pants.-

Mitsuru growled and flew up into the air, and began to speed away back towards the Moon Shine, but not before catching one last glimps of a young blond in a black kimono, weaving through the crowd...

WHOO HOO! what did you think of chapter 4? RxR XD