Touka was finally coming back to work again feeling better both mentally and physically a little due to Asuna helping both her and Hinami as well as Anteiku. She both found a way to put Yoriko's food to use and got Hinami's family to stay and put to work on what they did best. Not to mention Anteiku was becoming popular among ghouls since they now had food healing and protection as long as the ghouls didn't cause bother so the 20th was better then ever.

But when Touka walked in she couldn't help but notice the atmosphere was heavy "What's wrong with all of you?" She asked looking at everybody before Yoshimura answers "We're having a meeting about if we should send Hinami and her family to the 24th ward the doves know their faces and Asuna didn't end all of their lives only those she saw as killers two investigaters survived and have likely reported to the head quarters they could read this ward apart to find Asuna as well she's a one eyed ghoul that's now known to take down many with little effort"

Touka makes a fist "So you want to send her away too? Or what turn her into the CCG?!" She was furious with this news "Of course not they'd still tear the ward apart we just went her to lay low" Touka couldn't excatly see any fault except the fact crime may go back up

"Why should she? Because of her the ward is the best it's ever been. Crime is down among both ghouls and humans either afraid of her or not wanting to cause enough trouble to be turned away by us. And Anteiku is the best it's ever been we have much more customers and can purchase more things and make the shop better" Touka ranted

"Touka calm down" Asuna said shocking her and everyone "I won't be laying low don't worry about that I'd never do that the ward deserves more but I won't endanger all of you so I'll either leave or stop causing trouble until the doves are dealt with"

Touka bites her lip "So why don't we do that? Why don't we kick them out huh? Yomo?' He shakes his head as does Yoshimura causing Touka to sulk in her room for the rest of the night looking at her mask.

Asuna blames herself sighing softly before Yoshimura looks over "It's not your fault your simply trying to make things better and protect everyone" He said walking over putting a hand on her shoulder "It's a heavy burden to handle but we all believe you can do it"

Asuna nods "I'd prefer Hinami and her family stay in my room I can sleep with Touka I think she would prefer company right about now" She said standing up and goes to take a shower the only time she could relax without Rize or anyone else around her effecting her

Meanwhile

The two investigaters were in a meeting with Mado talking "Well then we have so far drawn up the following conclusion Jason's base is not in the 20th ward. And since the gourmet and binge eater are laying low there's not much we can do. And the Red knight is just a girl like any other ghoul wants to destroy everything but isn't a threat yet...even if she did manage to take us down twice"

He said looking away "So that is all we can do now goodbye" Mado said as he began to walk away before Ippei rushes over and invited him out for drinks but Mado quickly explained he didn't have a life outside work "But remember to be careful subject number 745 is still out there" He said walking away.

Ippei laughs nervously thinking Mado was just trying to scare him and Nakajima besides number 745 is only a child. But after work Amon joins them both where Ippei began to congratulate Amon on being the top of his class at the academy "I heard you were the top of your class Amon that's amazing! But I have to ask how's the ladies?"

Amon looks down at the counter "All I can really answer is that I lost two friends of mine who were women to a ghoul" Ippei began to feel guilty about it and keeps his mouth shut soon Amon leaves heading home and Nakajima scolds Ippei.

As the two begin to head home the normally laid back lazy Ippei was fired up and eager to do actual work he's been like this since he first met Amon his work and dedication fired the man up.

But just as suddenly Ippei is killed by Touka in a bunny mask with her ghoulish eyes showing her kagune also showing and she's about to pounce on Nakajima he's unable to fight back obviously since he didn't have his quinque but Amon appears managing to pull Nakajima out of the way and began to battle with Touka bit was at a disadvantage without his Quinque but that was changed with Touka was thrown back by Mado appearing with his Quinque.

"Well hello little rabbit" He said grinning as Touka began to feel furious "You must be a friend of that brat" After he says that Asuna appears with her own mask and cloak

"You didn't have to do this that man wasn't violent but anger gets the best of us" Asuna said looking at Touka who instantly attacks her "Who are you to act to high and mighty?"

Asuna barely blocks the attacks "Calm down!" She grabs her hands her kagune protecting her from Mado's attack "I was worried that's all and it's easy to tell when your not in your room" Asuna said considering they actually shared a room.

Touka slowly began to calm down around Asuna and nods hesitantly "This isn't the way to handle things but you already understand I see thank you for being so patient with me"

Asuna smiles under her mask and both of them look at Mado before jumping back then they began to get into close combat the two others Amon and Nakajima staying out of it since they'd only be slaughtered

Asuna concentrates on keeping close keeping him distracted while Touka attacks from behind with her kagune. Asuna keeps him pinned down unable to move back without getting cut or slashed and had to be on the defensive Asuna's stamina and strength tearing him down before Asuna is suddenly hit in the back and sweeped by Amon

Asuna eyes widen her weakness being revealed she had a blind spot and her kagune wasn't usable with she was on her back. She uses her sword to slash their legs then jumps up getting into into a hand to hand fight with Amon using her strength and speed to overcome him sending quick powerful blows at his chest and head before turning around and looks back as Mado taunts Touka "You must be a friend of that families it's too bad I wanted to harvest their kagune and make weapons" Touka rushes at him recklessly trying to use close combat but Mado thrusts his blade through her stomach then pulls away begining to cut away at her before he's stopped by Asuna.

"Touka!" Asuna yelled and for the first time in awhile she felt rage like she never had before. Instantly she punches Amon breaking a few ribs and sending him into a wall she walked towards Mado with Rize whispering in her ear "How dare he hurt our Touka you should make him pay regret the day he was born" She said giggling wrapping her arms around Asuna "Eat him and show him the true terror of ghouls"

Asuna blocks his attacks with her shield before stepping in front of him and letting out a deep breath before he tries to attack her. She grabs his hand and breaks it before dealing lunches and kicks to his chest and head then finishing it off with another kick and he falls over

From Touka and Asuna both were in a state where they couldn't move. Asuna looked at a frightened Nakajima "Don't worry I'm sorry your friend died I hope you can forgive us you seem like good people for what it's worth. Most of you anyway I understand if you hate us" She said before picking up Touka and heading to Anteiku hoping she could help Touka there she was still a little wounded from before she came and then Mado hurt her like that.

Asuna jumps in through their window sitting Touka down on the bed "I'll be right back don't you move" She said walking out of the room only to be greeted by Yoshimura "I see you went after her is those injuries from before or after you came to her aid?"

Asuna looks away "After I know I let both her and you down but that investigator wanted to kill Hinami and her entire family he deserved it" Yoshimura looks at her "All of us human and ghouls do stupid things when we're scared he's no different don't forget that but I won't be helping heal Touka this is by your own and her doing"

"Fine not as if I wanted it anyway!" Touka said appearing from the door and rushes outside "I don't care I want to protect her and help her overcome this" Yoshimura nods and hands Asuna a first aid kit "Then go"

Asuna soon found Touka outside sitting down against a wall she sits in front of her and began to help her any with bruising or serious damage. Touka tried to stop her but Asuna sent her a look that soon stopped her

"Touka you were just angry and I don't blame you I will never be mad at you. You and Yoriko have only made my life better and filled me with joy when I hated this world and myself and now your letting me help you. I can never repay you or...tell you how much I love you" She said kissing Touka's cheek and hugs her

Touka was shocked from her words and actions but slowly hugs Asuna back crying quietly into her shoulder letting all her sadness and anger out

"I'll handle the Dove well we will together but that wasn't the way to do things but you know better now" Asuna said with a smile she was happy she was strong enough to fend off the two and take Touka away

And then the two went to bed.

Meanwhile

The CCG was holding a service for Ippei there's a moment of silence for him. And Nakajima can't help but notice Amon attended. Then Marude began to talk to Amon "I wonder if Mado will desert your service like this then again he's a complex man" But he quickly changes the conversation "There's a mission in the 11th ward I've recommended you for" He said walking away

Then Nakajima approaches Amon "Hey want to have some dinner?" He asked obviously hurt and not acting like he normally does. Amon of course says yes and now they're having dinner in the last place Among Nakajima and Ippei had dinner.

"Ippei looked up to you you were his role model he was going to start taking things seriously and work for real..." Nakajima said leaving a shocked Amon "And now he's gone and I don't know what to do I'm alone and I normally paid for Ippei so I have more money I don't want or need"

Amon smiles and pats his back "Well how about paying for mine?" Nakajima feels better and nods.

Back to Asuna

She was going through dark murky water with Touka not questioning a thing of it since officially well rather silently her and Touka were in a secret relationship their friends accepted them but it was still hard and Asuna would sometimes tease Touka by calling her a Tsundere

"You didn't have to do this with me you know" Touka said looking around "I wanted to I have to protect you no matter what" She said with a smile

Then

Mado gets a mysterious call he doesn't trust telling him the location of number 745. He follows directions to there not trusting the caller since regularly they were false and pranks but it led to a elementary school well the waterway under it a place difficult to use his kagune "A trap set by the knight and rabbit?" He asked eager to meet them both again and walks in

Meanwhile Amon was working out at home thinking about how the world can be unfair and snatch people away he wanted to fix this world.

And that's the end of this chapter I hope you enjoyed it do you want to see any mature scenes with Touka and Asuna? I doubt it but I just want to check with my readers.