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=Chapter 2=

=F*ck Off Mikogami!=

-Shin Tokyo Park, nighttime-

Of AAALL assholes out there... WHY did it have to be this pretentious, pompous little prick!?

I'm currently wearing an ugly scowl as I stared at the brat with open distaste.

Mikogami. One of the two characters in the franchise I genuinely hate with passion; one for being a spoiled not to mention annoying AF motherfucker, while the other, Higa... Honestly words can't even describe the amount of loathe towards that vile man. Though if I were to choose one... Uzume... Her name alone should be more than enough of reason for the entirety of Sekirei fanbase to go on a full riot and have Higa's head on a pike!

And there right beside the flamboyant fuck; stood his butt-body, Mutsu... I personally have no qualms against him, but him choosing Mikogami as his Ashikabi can still be considered enough of an offense to me! To be clear I have nothing against gay relationships, (if Winging a Sekirei was equal to human marriage, not sure how it was between those two) but it's just that Mikogami is an annoying, whiny little fuckboy, who treats his Sekirei (most of which I can easily admit are absolutely gorgeous), living, sentient beings like toys for God's sake! Now after my personal experience with Akitsu; such uncaring mindset fills me with nothing but utter disgust!

I shook my head to rid myself of the excess anger I felt and composed myself by taking a deep breath. Then I gave the two newcomers a calculating look to re-evaluate the situation. Luckily there were just the two of them. Either the brat has yet to wing any other Sekirei, or he simply felt confident (read: arrogant) enough to leave the rest of them behind, bringing only Mutsu, his first Sekirei, along...

But still, while I'm well aware of Akitsu's prowess as Sekirei; however it's unclear to me whether or not Akitsu's is capable enough to take Mutsu on just yet! Sure Akitsu got a lot of power in her, but Mutsu on the other hand has both skill and combat experience in spades in comparison, while Akitsu has only just gotten out of the MBI HQ!

No matter how you look at it; the situation was really not all that much in favor for Akitsu and I.

I could try and pull a gun on the little shit with hopes he would chicken out of this, however... I glanced at Mutsu's direction and felt cold sweat trickling at the back of my neck. I highly doubt the brat's guardian mutt over there would be all that appreciative at such gesture... And he's probably fast enough to fuck me up in hundred ways over before I could even think of taking an aim with the weapon! Add that to the fact that the gun wasn't even loaded right now, since I pussied out of having a loaded killing tool in my pockets!

On a hindsight it may've been a poorly made decision to disable one of my only means of self-defense by unloading the gun without knowing for sure whether the surrounding environment is hostile or not. But then again it was only until I met Akitsu, that I knew what I was in for and what I was gonna be dealing with in the future. So with that being said, whether the gun was loaded or not; I highly doubt firearms would even prove to be of any practical use on beings that can demolish entire armies with a flick of sword (or a poke at the ground courtesy of Mutsu)... And Mutsu just happens to be one of the top five from the Sekirei roster...

Though even if I did have the gun all loaded up and ready; it's not like I could just shoot and kill the little cunt anyway... And there's few good reasons for that.

One, again as I mentioned; Mutsu's presence here alone is a fucking bullet repellent!

Two, I've always liked my freedom, so getting branded with a criminal record is pretty much at the very bottom of my "to do next" list... Having unlicensed firearm is bad enough, include murder, or attempt of one, (of a minor) to that and you're pretty much guaranteed a lifetime in prison full of hung robust dudes ready to have a go at the fresh meat and turn him into their new bitch!

No seriously, do you have ANY God damn idea what they'd do to guys like me in prison!? And with my new (pretty) face it would be even worse!

There's also the fact that I simply do not know if Ashikabi equals immunity for criminal activities... Knowing the MBI CEO, Minaka, that just might be the case, but I'm not stupid enough to risk it for a mere chance...

Three, bullets are much easier to track than one would think (especially with the tech MBI has no doubt), which would lead me straight back to dilemma two... So no shooting to wound either...

And then there's the number four; I'd rather not have my conscious whispering the words "Murderer" in the back of my head each time I close my eyes, haunting me and possibly turning me insane slowly...

Many would agree (including me) that the brat would be way better off six feet under with a bullet between his eyes to keep him company, but it's seriously not worth the loss of my sanity... nor the chastity my backdoor would no doubt suffer if I end up caught and behind the bars...

I took a moment to calm my nerves, before I opened my mouth. "What do you guys want?" I inquired with narrowed look. Stupid question, knowing exactly what they were after... But better keep the appearance of ignorance, just so they won't take me seriously...

Just yet at least...

Mikogami addressed me with a curious look, though the clearly smug demeanor behind that supposedly friendly facade of his, makes me want to walk up to him to punch right in the noggin so fucking bad! I know I'm not a violent person at heart and I've always considered myself a levelheaded and friendly individual with just about anyone, stranger or not. But this dickwaffle manages to push all the bad buttons in me without even trying, bringing my most ugly self into the surface!

"I asked if you could kindly step away from the scrapped number. Seeing as you're kinda in the way, Gaijin(1)-san."

A tick mark appeared over my forehead. Really? First he literally called me Mr. blondie, now this fucker just went and pulled the stereotypical (not to mention biased) Japanese way of; Oh he has blonde hair so he must be either foreigner or delinquent! Though then again to be fair; blonde hair ain't exactly common among Japanese people... And— wait hold on! Why the hell am I even getting riled up from the Gaijin remark for!? I'm not even a legit Japanese (in soul)! Gah! It's literally not the time to think about that!

Instead of dignifying the brat with a response; I hastily regarded Akitsu in a discreet manner (who held a grimace hearing her loathsome (former) title). My back was still facing Mikogami's direction and I had my head tilted slightly down so I didn't risk Mutsu reading my lips (I have no idea, if he could do that or not, but better safe than sorry), although I made sure the interlopers were within my sight at all times.

"Akitsu." I whispered to the woman I held in my arms in a barely audible voice only she would hear, piquing her attention. "I need you to answer honestly; how would you fare against Number Five in an all-out fight?" If I recall Akitsu was one of the only Sekirei who possessed at least some foreknowledge of the first generation Discipline Squad.

Akitsu blinked at first at my inquiry, before her brows scrunched up in a thoughtful frown. "Ah... I should be able to fight him on a equal ground for a time, but ultimately I would lose..." Her frown deepened, before she looked down at the ground, as if she's ashamed and/or fearful of possibly disappointing me. "Five is an experienced veteran and I only got the bare-bones training MBI puts all Sekirei through... As I am right now; I'd be ill-suited match against him... Forgive me Master..."

Just as I feared.

I nodded to her, satisfied with her answer. Before I squeezed her shoulders reassuringly, letting her know I was by no means disappointed with her response. "There's nothing to forgive Akitsu. I'm glad you were being straight about it." I gently told her, getting a relieved and thankful smile from the woman.

Quite frankly; if she were to hide such important bits from me and tries to assure me with false information out of concern, pride or horribly misplaced bravado (or all of the above), then I'd have all the reason to become fucking livid, if anything!

Akitsu's brutal honesty is the endearing part about her after all... Although I do admit, when she blatantly told me I smelt before she clarified was a direct, critical hit to my ego...

My further musings were then cut off by Mikogami's annoying trap.

"Oi~! Didn't you hear me Kinpatsu-san? Step away from the scrapped number, so I can add it to my collection!" And judging by the brat's tone, he was getting impatient with my lack of response... or the lack of action on my part in general, considering how I'm neglecting his demands to separate from the Sekirei in my arms. Then there was the last sentence he blatantly worded out, making it completely clear just HOW he saw Sekirei as in general, which immediately caused my scowl to deepen.

Collection... IT...

This spoiled motherfucker just regarded Akitsu, a living sentient being with human emotions, as an IT while treating her race as if they're nothing but some special edition figurine models to be collected for hobby!

And seriously, if you're going to call me Mr. Foreigner (Gaijin-san) or Mr. Blondie (Kinpatsu-san)? At least make up your mind about it!

But before my temper could reach to its breaking point; I quickly shook my head and forcefully composed myself.

With Mikogami's patience running thin as it is now; so too was my time going to run out.

I had to act now... Though I made a promise to myself that before this game (aka S-Plan) is over and done with; I WILL make sure I get at least one good punch into Mikogami's smug mug!

... Or have Akitsu shove a foot long icicle up where sun doesn't shine for him. Yeah, lets go with that! That'll certainly would teach some humility to the little cunt, no doubt.

Actually, better make that TWO icicles. One to teach humility, the other one just 'cause.

With that shit clear; I hastily formulated a simple, but (hopefully) effective plan before I regarded Akitsu once more. "... Akitsu, on my mark, provide a distraction... Big one... We're gonna bolt our asses outta here..."

Akitsu tilted her head at me in questioning manner. "Ah... Master?" I gave her a look to get my point through. Akitsu blinked at me at first, before she nodded to me with a determined expression. "Understood."

I returned the nod and it was then I put my plans into motion— Buuuuut, before that; I humbly believe one last parting fuck you is in order to screw this pompous peacock over~ "Oi, Cock Muffler—!" I called out over my shoulder.

"What did you call me!?" Mikogami screamed in outrage with red tick marks all over his temple (never thought I'd ever see one of those in real lif— right, anime world... somehow I keep forgetting that...)

I ain't gonna lie, I literally had to hold back not to laugh my ass off, due to the fact Mikogami was the one to respond to my insult. I mean there was no plural used, nor did I address either one of the two directly as I threw the random insult at them.

But instead of a reply; I proceeded to align the positioning of our bodies (Akitsu and I) so Akitsu was more visible to them. "I'm sooo sorry to tell you this—" I started in a dramatically apologetic tone, though the sarcasm behind it was as clear as desert was dry... "But! There's a little issue with that."

"Huh?" Mikogami blinked at me with a stupid look, anger replaced with confusion.

This whole time Mutsu just stood there observing me with a raised brow at my fare of theatrics.

I turned to Akitsu, giving her a sly grin. "Gonna kiss you silly now..."

Akitsu blinked with an owlish look. "M-mas— Mmphh!?" With that I practically slammed our lips together and pushed my tongue right past her lips into her mouth just for extra measure to exchange my saliva with her (earning a cute moan of both shock and delight). I wrapped my arms around her waist and the small of her back, embracing her tightly.

At first Akitsu practically froze (pun not intended) in place, seemingly in too much shock to react, but her eyes soon begun to flutter close as she finally relaxed and slowly wrapped her arms around my neck, pressing her body (and dem breasts~) snugly against my own and returned the kiss full force.

I knew it wasn't really the time nor place, but it was really DAMN hard to control my hard-on from making its return, due to how sweet (and borderline erotic) Akitsu's whimpers were and the way her moist tongue coiled and wiggled eagerly around mine.

But what came next made me immediately sag my shoulders down in relief when a pair of crystallized wings emerged from Akitsu's back, proving my earlier theory true regarding the second kiss... And man were they a sight to behold...

They were immense in size in icy blue color; their brilliant glow practically illuminated the entire park. Akitsu's wings looked as if they were made of living crystallized ice, considering how they slowly curved around us in a protective embrace, like a mother bird with her young... Or an angel... My vote would be towards the latter in Akitsu's case.

Then followed by her emerging; a huge surge of power burst out of her, then the next thing I knew; the entire park was literally turned into a frozen land of winter... Luckily I wasn't affected by the frost despite standing right in the ground zero.

I gave a side-glance towards Mikogami's and Mutsu's direction and I wished I had the time to bring my phone out to take a picture as I nearly burst out into mad laughter (while still in a liplock with Akitsu) from the incredulous looks the two had on their faces with their jaws dropped and eyes wide as saucers. Funnily enough, other than small patch of frost around their feet; they too remained mostly unaffected from Akitsu's icy outburst.

Unfortunately with situation at hand; we had to cut the kiss short. I parted from our kiss (getting a disappointed moan from the girl), gasping for breath and with our separation; her wings too dissipated soon after...

"This is the ice of my pledge. Shatter the misfortunes of my Ashikabi..." Akitsu intoned her prayer (albeit a bit absentmindedly) with a ecstatic smile on her face and her eyes full of life from finally having her wings and to be bonded with her Ashikabi. Her blissful expression was an absolutely gorgeous contrast to how they were when I first met her seated by the edge of the fountain...

I smiled down at her gently, before I turned around (but kept my right arm wrapped around Akitsu's slim waist) to address Mikogami fully, my smile twisting into absolutely smug, shit eating grin (that I had no doubt anyone would compulsively want to punch, the moment they came into arm's reach) directed at Mikogami.

"You see; She's already taken~~!" I sing-songed at the bastard, while pulling Akitsu further against me, holding her like how a lover would.

Ohohoh, Mikogami's flabbergasted expression right now? Priceless~~!. "Bu- but i-it wasn't supposed to be able to— Bu- the scrap— it's a—?!" First step of acceptance? Denial. The second?

Rage...

And boooooy did the brat look livid~

"Grrr! Mutsu! Ge—!"

I cut him off and made our move first. "Now!" I signaled Akitsu with a bellow (and I wasn't disappointed as she reacted in a heartbeat, and without hesitation). I was about to let go of her to give her space if needed, but instead; she reached out with her left arm and pulled me back so our bodies were kept snug against each other.

Akitsu then raised her free arm and pointed it towards Mutsu and Mikogami. The air was visibly starting to freeze around us, oddly enough (other than mild chills with my breath coming out in vapor) I wasn't all that affected by the freezing temperatures.

"Nadare!(2)" Akitsu exclaimed in cold voice, creating shivers through my spine.

Also, did she just say "Avalanche"?

What came next blew my mind away!

I mean I did ask for a BIG distraction for a nice crafty escape, but HOLY DAMN!?

Massive and I mean MASSIVE tidal wave of ice (full of razor sharp pointy bits) came into being from the ground in front of us, (blanketing everything in the park in its shadow) making beeline towards Mikogami and Mutsu; fully intend on swallowing everything in its path!

And the moment the opposing party got occupied by her attack— I suddenly yelped in surprise when Akitsu casually picked me up in a princess carry, before she jumped to the opposite direction like a 30-fucking-feet up with a single jump, before I got the chance to ready myself properly!

I swear I didn't scream like a girl during our escape route!

Okay I lied, I was screaming like a bitch the whole trip (perhaps even peed a little), but I wasn't good with heights okay!? And the fact she's now hopping between buildings that were at least 15 or 20 stories high up, wasn't exactly doing any favors for my panicking mindset!

-Later-
-Rooftops, North-West of Shinto Teito-

"Ah... M-master..?"

"Aye!?" I replied in a mouse-like squeak, my eyes tightly shut.

"Ah... w-we're in the safe distance now..." Was it just me or did Akitsu's tone sound a little flustered?

Anyway, heeding her words; I hesitantly opened one of my eyes and as I noticed the lack of motion blur in the corners of my vision, along with the rushing winds that plastered my face for how fast Akitsu moved through the city rooftops; I finally decided to open my remaining eye to properly check my surroundings.

We were now situated on a rooftop and judging by the view I got over the roof's edge; it's still too far up to my comfort!

Then I realized I was practically clinging onto Akitsu's (who was blushing prettily from my tight hold) soft body, like a hapless child... With another yelp, I practically jumped off from her arms. Once my feet landed on the surface of the tiled floor, I patted my clothes from the imaginative dust and coughed into my fist in an attempt to save face, fully intent to pretend I didn't just hang onto her like a possessive chimp...

"W-where are we now?" I asked my Sekirei with bit of a stutter from embarrassment as I looked around.

My Sekirei... That's a word to get used to...

"Ah... Nerima." She coolly replied (albeit with slightly red face from our previous position) which earned a raised eyebrow from me.

"How can ye tell?" Out of curiosity, I couldn't help but ask, since to my understanding none of the Sekirei we're exactly allowed to wander around to familiarize with the city of Tokyo (or Shinto Teito as it is called now) until AFTER their official release from the Clock Tower (aka MBI Shinto Teito HQ)... or after escaping as it was in Akitsu's case...

The point being; how the heck would Akitsu know where we're standing without some prior knowledge of the city infrastructure? I mean, she doesn't exactly seem the type who has done research on the subject?

I blinked in confusion when Akitsu merely raised an arm to point at something to her left with a finger; I followed the said digit and— immediately felt like facepalming myself...

On the other side of the street; stood a building (opposite to this one we're currently standing on) that had a large billboard sign over it with letters that read "NERIMA SHOPPING STREET" in huge bold capitalized text in neon colors that you'd definitely see many miles away even during day without all the excess lighting that it had now all around it...

"Never mind... Stupid question..." I said in a dry tone.

Then I heard a cute yawn from Akitsu.

"Tired?" I asked with a small smile, as I turned back to look at her.

She nodded wordlessly, rubbing one of her eyes with her knuckles just like a kitten~!

Kawaii Fucking Desu~!

I madly shook my head like a wet dog at that one.

No! Bad brain! No going weeb on me!

Wait... I was technically a Japanese now (well half of one at least, if my blonde hair was any indication), would I even count as weeb by doing japanese things?

Neo-Weeb perhaps?

Gah, who cares! It's way too late for this shit...

It was a rather eventful day for BOTH of us, so some shuteye sounds like an excellent idea.

Although... Where do we stay? I mean, I sure as hell won't be sleeping down there on the streets!

"I wonder if there's any decent hotels nearby for us to stay a night..." I absentmindedly muttered out.

"Ah... Master..."

"Hm?" I addressed Akitsu and duly raised brow, before I saw her pointing at something again, this time at something behind me.

I turned around to look and immediately deadpanned, when there was yet ANOTHER huge-ass sign with big capital letters saying; "Nerima Reimei(3) Hotel" attached to the very building we're standing on for literally everyone to see.

I... I may seriously need to work up with my spatial awareness in the future if I keep missing these things...

But hey! At least we found a place to stay!

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TBC

AN - 'Ere we go!

As you can see; there's already some major distinctions between the original and Gaiden.

1) Arata Winged Akitsu before she ended up reacting for Mikogami as happened in the original counterpart, cutting all the drama short.

2) Faced with a fight or flight situation; seeing how he and Akitsu would've been at a disadvantage against Mutsu, Arata went with the latter option that had the least risk involved and best chance of survival. (knowing how Mikogami would've sic'd Mutsu at them out of spite for Winging Akitsu for himself ruining his chances of recruiting her)

3) Arata hasn't unlocked nor has any knowledge of his powers yet.

4) Akitsu still refers Arata as "Master", while in original she calls him Arata-sama.

5) Arata and Akitsu (former safe and sound) are now out on the city wandering about; while in the original, Arata is in bad shape and probably having earlier encounter with Miya.

Arata's Flock Status:

#07 - Akitsu
#? - OC Brain Type (Poll ongoing!)
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(1) Gaijin = Foreigner

(2) Nadare = Avalanche

(3) Reimei = Dawn / Daybreak