YULIA
A fan fiction by Aoi Kitsukawa
Disclaimer: The characters from Canon is not mine, just borrow it from the manga. Please enjoy reading it!
Disclaimer: The lyric in this story is not belongs to me. I only borrow the lyric from Madlax Opening Song–Hitomi no Kakera.
Author's Note: I'm so sorry for the very, very late updates. Too busy!! To everyone, I'm so sorry for the absent stories. Please wish me luck!
Summary: Set two years after the battle between the pure blood vampires and Canon and Sakaki. However, the peaceful time suddenly been disturb as strange incidents happened; people have been attack, their bloods were suck and some of them died. Canon and Sakaki feared that this incident will make them as a suspect to the vampires but at the same time, a mysterious woman appeared and she seemed to have some connection with Sakaki in the past.
Chapter 1: Yukari Mitsurugi Part 2.
As the moon, slowly coming out from her hidden place…
The black eyes that glowing like an eternal dark night…
Together with the long black hair that floating in the air…
Appears with the mystery sensation inside the cold, dark black eyes…
As destinies of two people are unite…
The breeze of fate had started to blow…
Wrapping the two destinies…
And connecting them…
With the lady of darkness…
"So, how's the deal?"
"It's ok. They're safe and sound."
"You sound so simple. Don't forget, a woman was kill two days ago. We still don't have any clue why suddenly 'they' become so aggressive since last year; one year after the battle…"
"I know, I know. Don't be too panic. I know who's actually our suspects want to find so much,"
"You know already?"
"I already killed that guy who's attacking that woman right after he leaved the crime scene. Before he died, I'm asking him some questions and guess what?"
"What it is?"
"He's actually a full-blood vampire from the vampire clan. It's seems that he abandoned his clan some time ago and joined one group; just because he loved a human."
"And the reason why he killing that woman?"
"An order."
"An order?"
"That's right. He's been order by his leader to create chaos silently, a year after the battle between those people. Not only that, he's also been order to search for someone else as well."
"Who they are?"
"I'll tell you up later. It's seems like something is going on down there,"
"I see…Be careful, will you?"
"Yukari-chan!"
"I will."
&
The next day was a normal day for Sakaki and Canon. However, both of them did not said anything about what they had heard during their on way home yesterday; not both of them even knew or wonder who was actually talking to them that time. They only thing knew were the owner of the voice was a woman.
But who was the woman that talking to them that time?
Was she the woman in kimono who walked past them that time?
Or could it be someone was there, but mixed with the society around them?
Even so, how did she know that Sakaki was a half vampire, half-human person just like that?
All those questions were unable to be answere by Sakaki and Canon, even Fui as well. In the end, the three of them went into their personal business but with headache about the mystery.
Canon was about to walk out from her house when her mother, Kyoko Himuro suddenly called her.
"Canon-chan, there's a phone call for you."
"What? For me?" She asked as she went back inside the house and took the phone from her mother.
"Hai," She answered.
"Canon, is that you? This is Shibo!" Said the caller; Shibo.
Shibo was actually Canon's work friend, but she worked for night shift.
"Shibo-chan?" Asked Canon. "What's wrong? Is there anything problem?"
"I'm sorry Canon, but can you change shift with me? My mother is sick, and nobody in my house can take care of her during night. I'll tell Kurosawa-san about this. Can you?"
"Oh dear, your mother is sick? I see….Alright, it's ok. When you want to change shift?"
"Right now! And it's permanent! Oh Canon, it is all right with you? I'm so sorry!!"
"No, it's alright. Your mother's health is more important than the job. I'll go to work this night, ok? Bye then," Said Canon as she put down the phone and talked to her mother that she'll worked at night. Then she took her cell phone and sending Sakaki a message; telling him that she'll worked at night as she exchanged shift with her friend.
&
"Sakaki-kun, is the yesterday work already settle?"
"Yes, right here Futoro-san."
"Thanks!"
Sakaki was working at his work place, when suddenly his cell phone rang. He took the phone and saw it was a message from Canon. He opened it and read silently.
Sakaki,
I'm sorry for bothering you now, but I have to tell you this. I just changed my work shift today because my friend needs to take care of her sick mother and I'll start work at night. If you just want to go home today, it's ok with me. But if you want to come tonight, I really appreciate it. Take care.
Love,
Canon.
Sakaki smiled a little as he read the two last words. He sent the message telling her that he did not mind and will come after work. He then put down the phone and starting to work again.
&
Canon was about to close her locker when suddenly Mai came by and approached her.
"Hey Canon-chan! Are you also changes the shift?" She asked.
"Um…yes. Are you also…?"
"Yes, but not because of urgent matter. I just want to change the air, that's all."
"If you're here, then Takeru-kun must be here," Said Canon as she brushed her hair a little and locked her locker.
"Bingo!" Said Mai, as she winked her eyes to Canon. Canon just smiled and then went for work.
That night was a little bit crowded as the next day was Sunday. Nearly all the tables at the patio were full and it had makes the waiters to move the terrace-like walls so that the people inside the café' building could see the stage at the outside of the patio. The waiters who working that night were shock to see so many people came to the café that night, including Canon and her friends who were changing their shift that night.
"What's happening?" Asked Canon.
"I know tomorrow is Sunday, but it's rarely to be crowded like this," Said Mai.
Takeru who was come by went to the girls' side and said, "Could it be because there's a special performance tonight?"
"Special performance?" Asked Mai, Canon and the other workers.
"You guys didn't know about this?" Asked Takeru. You guys have been working here for two years!
"Well, this is our first time working at night shift!" Said Mai. Don't compare us with you who's already working here for three years now!
"What exactly happen after this?" Asked Canon.
"Well, if I'm not mistake, Kurosawa-san had said to me yesterday that tonight would be a performance, performed by one of our workers," Said Takeru.
Canon shocked a little as she suddenly recalled what Kurosawa had told her before.
"Apparently tomorrow night will be a special performance and it will be held here. I want you two come here and watch the performance."
"Special performance?"
"Yes, and it is performs by our workers as well. Don't miss the opportunity, Sakaki-san," Said Kurosawa as he excused himself.
"That's right, Takumi-san had told me yesterday about tonight's activities," Said Canon as she looked at Takeru.
"Takumi-san?" Asked Mai.
"It's Kurosawa-san. Is he asking you to call his name like that?" Asked Takeru.
"Um, yes."
"That's weird. As long as I remember, only two people who calling his name like that."
"Really?" Asked Canon and Mai together.
"It's true!" I'm telling the truth!
Oh, don't be mad, Takeru…!
As Takeru and Mai were word fighting for a while, Canon looked at the patio when she saw Sakaki went into the café, looked a little bit tired. She excused herself and went to his side, grabbing his hand before leaded him to other empty table.
"I know you'll come," She said.
"How can I leave you alone at night? You know that recently many people were killed," Said Sakaki as he sat on the chair.
"I know," Said Canon.
"By the way, why suddenly more people come here tonight?" Asked Sakaki as he finally realized that there were so many people in the café that night.
"I remember that Takumi-san said tonight it'll be a special performance."
"Oh yeah, that's right."
"I wonder what…"
Canon was unable to finish her words when suddenly Takumi went on the stage and started to speak.
He wore a black tuxedo that matched with his smart appearance, as many female customers started to shouted happily when they saw him. He bowed to the audients as an introduction, before he spoke to them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming tonight. As we know, it's been six months since our last performance by one of our dear workers here, as she's need to complete some of her works and personal matters. Just like we mentioned before, this night will be become more lightly by our worker's performance with her song- Fragment of an Eye-short version!! Please welcome her; our Angel of Music!!"
Everyone clapping their hands as a woman with long, shining black hair in her black evening dress walked on the stage and then the music was start. During that the time music was about to started, the moon slowly went out from the cloud and reveal her light that fell right on the woman.
The woman called Angel of Music started to sang as she opened her eyes; revealed her dark, black mysterious eyes. Her eyes suddenly fell on Sakaki and Canon, causing them to felt the sudden chill that came into their body.
I still want to see only you
On rainy days, I remember my one desire
The piece of myself
I left in your heart
Is it still there?
Sleeping inside a closed book
Are Pandora's gems called memories
I have forever watched them with a hesitation
That held my breath
My fallen eyes
Are quartz broken as a crescent moon
You alone fill my heart
I am forever waiting for you
Here in the rain
Her body movement was so perfect; so beautiful as she dancing together with her singing. Her body language showed that she was expected in dancing and singing, fully aware with the lyrics of the song.
As she ended her song, everyone clapping hands, shocking both Canon and Sakaki from their own world. The singer just bowed to the audients as she slowly went to the back stage and disappeared.
"Sakaki, are you alright? You look pale," Said Canon, as she also did not realized that her face was pale either.
"Same to you, Canon," Said Sakaki, as he breathed heavily.
"Canon-chan, help us please!" Shouted Mai from the counter.
"Go help your friend, Canon. Don't worry about me," Said Sakaki as he leaned against the chair.
"Are you sure about it, Sakaki? Do you want me to bring something to you?" Asked Canon.
"Anything. Just don't bring me the alcohol, that's all," Said Sakaki, as he remembered how painful he felt when one night he accidentally drank red wine and caused him to be sickbed for the next two days. He had to spend that time at Canon's house as he sick, and Canon, and her parent worried so much about his condition.
Even a half-breed was unable to suppress the side effect of the alcohol… [I wonder how men could handle it. (Sweat drop)]
Canon joined her friends and started to work, until she realized that someone had actually attracted her attention.
A woman in middle twenty with a black, long shining hair was working among the other waiters, but her uniform was different. She wore a black vest with gold line on her shoulders and pockets vest, golden buttons that tied up her vest, black pants that covered her long but prefect legs, together with the white long sleeves shirt and high heel black shoes that really suited her. The young waiters, including Canon and exception of Takeru and the other older workers were so shocked to see the beauty of the female waiter. Even Sakaki, who was not far from Canon also shocked to see the beauty of that woman.
"Who…Who's that woman?" Asked Mai.
Canon did not answered. Instead, she just silent, as she looked at the beautiful woman.
"That's Mitsurugi-senpai," Said Tzakeru, as he slowly walked next to Mai.
"Senpai?" Asked everyone.
"She's the very senior worker in this café' and her name is Yukari Mitsurugi," Said Takeru as he held his tray to his right side.
"Yukari Mitsurugi!?" Said everyone.
"Yes, and I heard from our boss that she's the oldest workers among us. She's been working here since she was 16, 10 years ago."
"10 years ago? So she's must been 26 by now," Said Mai.
"But how we didn't meet her since two years ago? I meant, she's always working here, right?" Asked Canon as she looked at their senior named Yukari Mitsurugi.
"Maybe because you guys working at night shift for the first time, so you're rarely seen her here. She's actually working at night shift and rarely working in daylight, as she's one of the highest workers here," Explain Takeru.
"Highest worker? What do you mean by that, Takeru?" Asked Canon.
Takeru looked at her, and then threw his sight to their senior worker.
"Did you watch the performance before?" Asked Takeru as everyone nodded their head. "She's the one who did it."
Everyone was so shocked to hear his words.
"Is that true Takeru? She's the one who did it!?" Asked Mai, disbelieved.
"But she's look some kind of serious person. It's scary me," Said Tono, one of Canon's classmates and friends.
"Yeah, I also feel the same thing. But if you see her uniform, she's one of the seven special waiters that able to make performances like singing and dancing. Not all of us can be like them, and Mitsurugi-senpai had better talents in dancing and singing," Said Takeru.
At the same time, Yukari, realized that she had been watching, slowly lifted up her head and looked at the young waiters that been talking about her. Her eyes revealed some kind of mysterious feeling towards them, especially Canon. However, she was attracted by her beauty and mysterious black eyes, as she looked right towards Canon.
She…
She's…
Pretty…!
"Ah~!! She's looking at us!!" Cried Mai terrified, as Canon was also shocked with her sudden words.
"Come on girls! Senpai did not eat us!" Said Takeru, as he sighed a little.
"How did you…!?" Cried everyone, angrily.
"Are you already forgotten? I'm working here since 15!" Said Takeru, annoyed. You already forgotten? Geez…
"So of course I know her better than you girls. Besides…" He was unable to finish his words, when suddenly a piece of paper appeared with menu on it, was hanging at his back.
"Takeru!"
"Take this menu and bring it to table 23! Understand?" Said the senior worker named Yukari Mitsurugi at his back, as she was suddenly appeared at the young waiters' group.
"Mitsu…Mitsurugi-senpai!?" Everyone was very shocked with her sudden appearance. Why so sudden!?
"Don't just hanging around, guys. We're busy now!" She said, her voice sound serious now.
"Teenagers these days…" She sighed a little as she looked at them.
Everyone felt like something scary would be happen and then all of them quickly went to work.
"We…We're sorry!! Please forgive us!!" They said as they went away from Yukari. Canon stood there with her, as Yukari finally realized that young girl was stood there, alone.
"Uh…Ano…" She said, felt a little afraid with her.
"So, you're Canon Himuro, right?" She asked.
"Eh?" Said Canon, as she heard a soft but mature voice calling her name.
"I've heard from Takumi already. You're his worker that her boyfriend always comes here to escort her home, right?" She said, making Canon a little blushing.
"I'm sorry for not introduce myself. My name is Yukari Mitsurugi,; the senior worker in Amanogawa Café," She said, as she introduced herself.
"Nice to meet you, Mitsu…"
"Just call me Yukari, will you?" Said Yukari with warm looking eyes, making Canon a little bit blushed. Sakaki was wonder where was his lover gone until he saw her with Yukari.
"Canon!" He said.
"Sakaki!" Said Canon, as she and Yukari looked at Sakaki who walked towards them.
Yukari looked at Sakaki with some strange way of looking, as her black eyes reflected some mysterious aura, although both Sakaki and Canon did not realized it. She smiled in mystery way, as Sakaki looked at her and realized her existence that time.
"She's…" He said.
"She's one of our senior workers here, and one of the performances in our café as well. And her name is Yukari Mitsurugi," Said a male voice, and it was Takumi.
"Takumi-san!" Said both of the lovers.
"So, finally you show up, big boss!" Said Yukari, a little bit annoyed.
"Come on, I'm busy with the work!" He claimed.
"Really?" She said, smirked a little.
"You know each other?" Asked Sakaki.
"Yukari and I were best friends since secondary school," He said.
"I see," Said Sakaki, as well as Canon.
Yukari looked at the sky, as the cloud apparently hide the moon from the night.
"The destiny…" She said.
"Eh?" Said both Canon and Sakaki.
"It's seems true," Said Takumi, as he smiled a little.
At the time he was saying those words, suddenly a sudden breeze flew and the moon suddenly appeared from the dark cloud. Everyone in the café was shock with the sudden breeze, but at the same time, Sakaki and Canon saw something that they swore they were never forget for the rest of their life.
Yukari's long black hair was floating in their air, the result of the sudden and cold breeze. Her black, mysterious eyes suddenly turned cold; cold like an ice, cold like a soulless body. It was mix with the mysterious sensation that came from her very black eyes.
It made the two lovers felt something chill spread through their body.
"Well, it's seems that I need to go for work now," Said Yukari, as it awoke both Sakaki and Canon.
"Well then. Canon-chan, no need for you to work tonight. After this, you can go home with Sakaki-kun," Said Takumi as he walked with Yukari whose already went one step ahead from him.
"Eh? But I…"
"It's dangerous now," Said Yukari as she turned around face the lovers.
"You should know about the serial killers now days, right? Even we decided to open this café up until 10 at night only."
Sakaki and Canon looked at each other. They never though that Takumi and Yukari were also worried about the recent cases these days.
Of course, everyone knew about it. Since the murders took place a year ago, everyone felt no safe when it appeared to be night. Many people were murder during nighttime.
Because of that, Takumi decided to close the café at 10 pm.
Sakaki and Canon walked home in silent, did not bother to talk as both of them did not know what should they said to each other.
Event they did not know why when they with Yukari, they always felt like some kind of cold sensation but at the same time, felt safe with her.
Could it be that she knew what exactly happened about the serial killers?
The question that even Sakaki and Canon would be able to figure it out.
Meanwhile, at the empty Amanogawa Café, both Takumi and Yukari were talk to each other.
"Are you satisfying now, Takumi?" Asked Yukari as she drank her coffee.
"Well, it's seems what Kuryuu said before was true; you're right," Said Takumi.
"I already told you before," She said.
"Is that him? The man that you said earlier as heretical child like us?" He asked.
"There's no doubt about it. You also heard what Canon called him, right?" Yukari smiled as she drank her coffee again. "I'm so sure of it."
"He's frequently comes here because of Canon, I can see the reason in his eyes," Said Yukari.
"You're so positive about it. If it's only your memory of 24 years ago, it's quite difficult for me to understand how you manage to know that he was a half-breed?" Asked Takumi as he took out his cigarette.
"Oi, oii!! Stop smoking will you? Scolded Yukari as she took away the cigarette from him.
"Give me a break. It's been 10 years you know," Said Takumi.
"Na 'ah! No excuse!" Said Yukari. "If you have problems don't take it on yourself only! Acting like this shows that you have a problem so stops messing around!"
"Alright! Alright! I've give up!!" Said Takumi as Yukari had pushed him.
"Good!" She said as she giggling a little.
"Your words are exactly just like Kuryuu! Did he report to you?" Asked Takumi.
"He is!" She said.
"Oh brother!" He sighed.
Stop complaining!
I know! I know!
Yukari rose from her seat and looked at the moon, as the night breeze went through her body. Takumi was also looking at the moon, probably thinking the same things just like Yukari.
It's seems like…
The destinies of that two people are uniting…
The breeze of fate had started to blow now…
Wrapping the two destinies…
Together with the others' destinies…
I wonder…
How long…
Can we face these difficult fates?
The memories of 24 years ago…
It would never lose from my mind…
Forever…
The moon once again was swallowing by the black cloud and slowly begins to disappeared, together with the two friends and their mysterious conversations…
Finally it's done!! Sorry for the late chapter! Too busy with university's student life. Wish me luck!! Ja ne!!- Aoi Kitsukawa.