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Shinobu's Secret
Chapter Two
"So let me get this straight" Kanako was talking while the whole house ate breakfast. "A guy got brutally killed and his girlfriend got away with some cuts and bruises".
"That's what the news report said" Keitaro took a bite of his Belgian waffles "Shinobu sometimes I wonder if you're an angel since your food is always so heavenly".
"Th-thanks Senpai" She blushed deep red as usual.
"It just sounds like some psychopath slasher out there" Naru was doing some homework while she ate and talked.
"But then why was Motoko sent out to investigate" Kanako was just trying to figure it out.
Naru put down her book "What do you mean she was sent out" This little conversation had her attention now.
"I 'overheard' her and her sister talking about it this morning" Kanako took a sip of tea.
"You mean you were spying on them" Naru still has a grudge after what Kanako did to all the tenants.
Kanako coughed into her hand "I also overheard Motoko explaining everything to Shinobu".
Everybody looked at Shinobu and she just confirmed it with an embarrassed nod of her head.
"This isn't good" Naru was a little serious now. "If Motoko was sent to investigate then this is no ordinary crime"
"How so" Su finally stopped stuffing her face so she could talk.
"Well as you know the Aoyama's lead the Shinmei Ryu which has protected people for centuries. In doing so they have fought and defeated many demons and other evil entities. So whenever one of these beings attack they'll send in an Aoyama and since Motoko is the heir to the Shinmei Ryu she is the one they'll send"
"And where did you learn that Naru" Kitsune, though a little tipsy, was actually paying attention to the conversation.
"It's amazing what books the university has on them and what talking to her about it can get you"
Kanako was growing tired of hearing Naru talk "Well she said she wouldn't be home till later so it must be serious"
"Aww now I have nobody to play with" Su was now a little sad but quickly cheered up as she look next to her.
'Why me' Keitaro thought as he was kicked in the head and sent flying into the lounge.
Su ran after him screaming, "Play time play time"
"Big brother" yelled Kanako as she chased after Su
Naru sighed, "I hope Motoko is safe"
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Setsuna was walking around where Konoka found the pj's when she seen some clawed footprints on the concrete. "This must be a strong demon to be able to do this merely by running and the way they were spaced it must be really fast. But I can't help this feeling there's more to this demon then what I can feel"
"Setsuna what'ya find" Seriously Konoka was always a ball of light, always so bright.
"Just some tracks" Setsuna didn't even take her eyes off the prints as she talked.
"That's concrete" Konoka was a little shocked to see footprints there.
"They lead away from the attack and head north," she pointed north.
"That's con-crete" She still was having some trouble.
"It only means that it's strong" 'Yeah, only means it's strong' Setsuna was now not sure if she could handle this alone but she had to because she couldn't let Motoko get involved, not after what happened. 'What I did to her and her family I'll never forgive myself' a single tear rolled down her cheek as she suppressed that emotion but she was about to be emotional all over again.
"So I see your still tying your hair of to the side. Doesn't that throw off your balance. Not very affective if your in a fight" Motoko really didn't want to talk to her but if she had to why not insult her.
"M-Ma-Motoko" was all Setsuna could sputter out at the time.
Konoka ran up to Setsuna and looked at the tall stranger in front of her. "Who are you?" a little bit a fear in her voice at seeing how Setsuna was reacting to her.
Motoko looked back at her coldly but then softened up. There was something about this girl. Her aura was immense but she was pure like water. It left Motoko in less of a bad mood. "My name is Motoko Aoyama and I'm the heir to the Shinmei Ryu. I was sent her to investigate with you and you are"
Konoka was surprised to see that this woman was a lot like her Set-chan "Oh I'm Konoka Konoe"
'Eishun's daughter that explains a lot ' Motoko remember hearing of that family and their powers.
"And this is…" she was cut off by the tall girl.
"Setsuna Sakurazaki…we've met" Motoko is still having trouble forgiving her.
Setsuna still can't speak or even look up at Motoko. 'I caused so much pain' Setsuna was thinking back four years again. 'Their dead' She started to get tears in her eyes 'Never to come back' She was on the verge of a break down and Konoka and Motoko noticed especially when she quietly whispered "And it was all my fault"
"Se-Set-chan are you ok" Konoka had never seen Setsuna so sad and it was breaking her heart. She was going to put an arm on her shoulder but Motoko beat her to it. Saying Setsuna was shocked would be an understatement.
"Listen…Setsuna" Motoko wasn't much of an emotional person and what had happen to her at the hands of 'The Demon of the Shinmei Ryu' would probably haunt her for the rest of her life but seeing this girl she hates in so much pain and regret made even the hate slightly wither away. Motoko then got serious and soothed her in the only way she knew how. "You are a member of the Shinmei Ryu are you not" Setsuna nodded but still looked at the ground. "As a member you are to act professional at all times no matter what the situation correct" She nodded again but this time looked up. "Now stand up and honor the oath you took when you joined us" Setsuna did as she was told and stood up while wiping her eyes. "Good now tell me what you've found so far"
Though she wasn't too big on the seriousness of her speech Konoka was at least glad that Setsuna was standing up and acting almost normal.
Setsuna stood up straight looking into Motoko's eyes and giving a small crack of a smile to confirm her thanks to the taller girl. "Well we found some pajamas over by that tree", She pointed towards a tree to their right. "And then I found these foot prints on the ground" She then pointed to where Motoko was standing.
"Whoops" Motoko stepped off the evidence and looked at them. "Sister was right" Setsuna look up at her "You say the pajamas are over here" Setsuna nodded and Motoko started walking towards the tree. She quickly found the tattered cloths. 'Those look familiar' she thought. 'I know I've seen somebody wear these before but who was it' She went to pick them up but then felt the demonic energy surrounding them. It was a different kind of energy one she has only felt once before but it was even stronger then that time. She looked at Setsuna. "Another one" Setsuna looked back at her and knew what she meant by that and it confirmed her earlier suspicions.
"Another what" Konoka asked innocently.
"Just another half…" Motoko was cut off.
"Just another demon ojou-sama" Setsuna gave Motoko a look that told the older girl that Konoka didn't know about her secret.
Konoka puffed up her face. "You said ojou-sama. You know I don't like that" Motoko almost laughed but controlled herself.
"Sorry Konoka" Setsuna was sorry but she needed her attention at the time.
Konoka just smiled "Ok…Set-chan"
Motoko thought 'She's really a sweet girl that Konoka. She reminds me…of…Shinobu' She looked back at the pajamas 'That's where I've seen those before' She looked at them again. 'They look her size too' Motoko just shook her head. She was thinking into it too much. Shinobu isn't the only person who owns this kind right?
"We'll let the police deal with the rest of this. We've seen all that we need to". Motoko wanted to resist the urge but her conscience came into play "So do you two have a place to stay" 'Please say yes please say you do'
"Well no we don't. Setsuna and I will have to find a hotel or something"
'Damn you conscience you win this time' "If you want you two can stay with me" Motoko really didn't want to ask but she knows that's what her sister wanted her to do.
"Really" Setsuna was surprised that Motoko even offered since she knew that Motoko didn't trust her.
"Yeah really now come on I live just north of here" Motoko pointed north
'North of here' Setsuna though about it but dismissed it.
The three went towards the Hinata Sou with Motoko in the front leading the way. On the way there Motoko slowed down right next to Setsuna and whispered "Can you control yourself now"
Normally Setsuna would of taken that as an insult but from Motoko it was a sign that she was trying to trust her so she merely nodded. With that Motoko sped back up to the front and lead them up to some stairs.
"You mean we have to walk all the way up those steps" Konoka was already tired and this didn't help but she knew she could make it.
As they walked up the stair pathway Setsuna wondered "Hey Motoko where exactly do you live anyway"
"An all girls dorm, The Hinata Sou" Motoko said
Konoka swore she had heard of that place before. They were almost at the peak of the stairs when they heard a scream. Setsuna and Konoka paused while Motoko kept walking unfazed by the scream. Then came a voice yelling "You Pervert" and then came the sound of glass breaking and a man screaming. Motoko had already made it to the top and was waiting for the other two to catch up. They made it to the top just in time to see a man slide on the ground face first right in front of them.
"And this is the manager" Motoko said it with a bit of embarrassment.
"Is he going to be ok" Konoka was really concerned for the motionless man.
"Yeah I'm fine" The man that just seconds ago should have been dead was now up and smiling "Oh hey Motoko you just get back" She nodded and he turned to see two young girls about Su and Shinobu's age looking at him like he was some kind of zombie. "Friends of yours"
"Yes and they will be staying with us for awhile as well. Oh and can you have everybody meet in the lounge"
"Yeah sure and I'll get the two rooms near Shinobu ready for them" Keitaro walked back into the Hinata to get everything ready for the new arrivals.
"He seemed…nice and honorable" Konoka was usually a good judge of character and Setsuna agreed.
"Nice yes, honorable no" Was all Motoko said as she guided them into her home.
Setsuna then asked, "I thought you said this is an all girls dorm"?
"That's a long story but maybe I'll tell you later"
She led them inside and walked them towards the lounge to meet their fellow tenants for the time they would be staying.
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Chapter two is complete. I know it was a quick update but this is more like a continuation of the first.
Let me know what you think and thanks to those who have reviewed already.