A/N: Here's the 4th chapter of A Different Kind of Torture. Enjoy!

CHAPTER FOUR

Wild Chase

Aki has never looked so fragile and breakable than the expression she's having on right now, curled up in a fetal position. It felt as if one single touch would break her completely.

And unbeknownst to the girl, a certain someone was solemnly watching her sleep, delighted at the pain and agony she's unconsciously showing.

Aki woke up still feeling exhausted; she cringed as she felt her face, realizing that she had dried-up tear stains.

'I must have cried when I was dreaming. I couldn't remember who was with me in my dream last night though… All I know is that it was someone very important to me.' She sighed, as she started to get off the bed, once again fixing the covers and pillows in place before attempting to remove her clothes and take a bathe.

She glanced at her wall clock. "Hn, I woke up again on time. I've been waking up at 6AM straight since yesterday without any help. Heh I wonder why." She mused as she took off her top, followed by her shorts. She walked towards her closet and started to take out her uniform, when she saw some black material at the far end of her room to the right.

Shivers suddenly went up Aki's spine as she refused to look towards the direction to her right. She felt as if someone was glaring at her, eyes boring into her, seemingly trying to peer into her soul and bring it down to the depths of the underworld.

'Shit I must be watching too much horror movies… But still. AUGH! Don't tell me that a ghost now inhabits my home?! Well… It wouldn't be impossible since I live alone and this house is so damn big.' She anxiously thought, as she tried to 'busy' herself by taking more time to find her school uniform, even though she's been grabbing the hanger to her uniform and moving her hand to a different hanger thrice now.

After a minute of attempting to stall her time, the uneasy feeling still wouldn't go away. She gulped as she tried to nonchalantly walk towards the bathroom, turning her back to the direction that sent chills down her spine. As she was moving towards the bathroom, her back facing the direction that sent her warning signs, she was walking in a sidewards motion to avoid the unseen malevolent force.

"Ugh, this must be that devil's fault. He must have brought some evil spirits when he arrived at my home. Who knows, in a few days I might be able to open up my home as some sort of reality haunted house! To think that I like horror movies but am very afraid of ghosts." She groaned as she started walking.

When she was near the bathroom door, a cold voice suddenly surprised her by talking from the direction she was afraid of facing.

"You look really stupid girl. You not worry, you don't have assets that would catch my attention. You ugly. Busaiku. Stupid girl."

Aki swiftly turned around, startled to see that the 'unseen force' she was supposedly afraid of was none other than, Feitan.

Blood suddenly boiled through Aki's veins, 'Did. He. Just. Call. Me. Girl? Do I really look that damn young?! I'm actually 18 now for fuck's sake!' she angrily thought as her newly found courage suddenly surfaced over her fear.

She charged towards Feitan and stopped when she was at least two feet away from him, suddenly remembering that he was a very, very violent being and that he made no qualms of hesitation whenever it came to hurting others, or her, for that matter.

Feitan raised a single brow at her and frowned, still deciding to be a bit more patient with the girl; he was in a good mood today anyway, after what he saw last night. He still remained seated on the floor, leaning his back against the wall with his left food safely tucked under his right leg, with his knee flexed. His left arm rested on the side while his right was placed on top of his right knee.

Upon seeing and making sure that he made no move to hurt her or whatsoever, she pointed her finger hard at him. "Y-Y-Y-YOU! HOW DARE YOU BARGE INTO MY ROOM?! ARE YOU A STALKER?! ARE YOU STALKING ME?! NOW DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT YOU DID THAT FOR FUN BECAUSE IT'S NOT FUNNY! YOU SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME! YOU—" She stopped, suddenly realizing something else.

She started to slowly back away from him, crossing her arms into a defensive position.

"Oh no. Oh no no no. Don't tell you're a p-p-p-PERVERT!" Aki started to attempt to run out her bedroom door, completely forgetting that she was stark naked, save for her undergarments.

Feitan glared at the direction the girl just went off to, completely disgusted at the fact that she ran around in her undies. He slowly stood up, walking silently out the bedroom door.

'Today she be the prey and I the predator. I catch her like mouse and cat.' He silently snickered, finally giving up his "good guy" act and attempting to scare the poor girl before threatening her. If he was going to need help for him to return to his world, it would surely be her who would do it; she was responsible for bringing him home anyway.

Aki, on the other hand, ran to the storage room and took out her unused katana, as well as quickly dressing into a silk robe she found in one of the boxes.

"This is not what I would normally wear going out, but it'll pass off as a casual dress for now I guess." she muttered, while admiring her katana.

Its sheath was black in color, with a silver dragon design; its body elongated and covering almost the whole length of the sheath. It had her name engraved in dark red ink at the other end near the hilt. The sword itself was such a beauty; the blade was onyx in color, but turned into a blinding silver once exposed to bright light, the reason it becomes like that, well... Aki never got to find out. It also had some small silver writings that were of an unknown language, engraved in silver. The hilt of her katana was black in color, mixed with the same small weird writing now in dark red. It was actually a gift from her father once she started to take interest in blade weapons, specifically a katana— it was also one of the reasons why she joined the kendo club. For some reason, she was really fascinated at the said weapon.

'I never thought I would need to bring out my katana at a time like this' she thought, frowning at how her good arm was still broken; if ever she was to fight, she'll have to make do with her left, much to her dismay.

As she looked around the storage room panicking, she took notice of the dusty window at the far end of the room. An idea struck her as she silently walked towards it, not attempting to make a noise. She carefully opened the window and threw out her katana, slowly following as she climbed through the furniture.

While Aki was planning and putting her escape into action, Feitan took his time in finding the girl, laughing maniacally— he somehow knew where she was anyway. However, unbeknownst to him, he had failed to realize that despite the circumstances, there was a slim chance that she would be able to escape.

Once out of the window, Aki started running for her life.

"Fuck school, fuck classes. I'm trying to save my own life here. For some reason I feel as if he's about to mutilate me and murder me afterwards." Aki worriedly said aloud while running as fast as she can, giving an ogling man the dirty finger when she turned around a corner.

'Shit. I guess I'm really stupid to go out the house barefoot and with nothing but my undergarments and a short robe at that. Oh well, better out here somewhat safe than sorry if I chose to hide back home.' She inwardly cringed, giving the passers-by another dirty-finger and a scary expression as they ogled at her, trying to threaten them with the katana strap slung over her.

She honestly felt tempted to punch the living daylights out of one male teen when he said, "She has an ugly broken arm and doesn't even have boobs, why bother flaunting herself in public with that skimpy outfit?" as she passed him by.

After what seemed like five full minutes of embarrassment and shame, she skidded to a halt upon reaching her destination: an apartment door on the second floor.

Aki silently prayed that he was home. If not, she'd most likely get raped, or arrested for public display of nudity. If this was one of the slim chances that she would be able to see him again, then so be it, she thought.

All she wanted right now was to be safe and feel secure.

Feitan muttered profanities as soon as he lost track of Aki; he hadn't been able to anticipate that the seemingly-brainless girl had a brain after all.

"Girl didn't think she so smart. Stupid miscalculation." He gritted his teeth in annoyance as he darted out of the house.

Feitan zoomed from roof to roof, amused at how he could utilize and use his Nen. He started thinking of the possibilities how this world he was currently in could be close to his home, to where the Genei Ryodan members are. But no matter how many people he had slain and tortured, all of them answered the same thing: Yorkshin does not exist nor does Meteor City.

But still, since he was able to use Nen, there was still that small possibility that… he could go back home.

'That is why I need girl to help me' he thought, as he tried to hunt for his 'prey'.

Somehow, as he was searching, the view fascinated him; there were buildings everywhere filled with signs of different sorts. He soon passed by a town square filled with people in maid outfits, by which he cringed— 'Ugly' he thought.

He was about to turn around the corner when something suddenly caught his eye— there was an arcade.

If there was one weakness that existed within the official interrogator and torturer of Genei Ryodan, it would be video games.

He tried to avoid looking at the building, forcing himself to think that he needed to find Aki, so he could get on with his business with her as soon as possible… but the temptation was hard to resist. After seemingly pacing back and forth, he finally decided to enter the arcade.

For some reason, people gave him way as he passed by, with terrified looks on their faces. A brave girl tried to act all cutesy in front of him, but soon whimpered in fear and ran away once he gave her a cold glare with an 'I-will-kill-you' look.

Despite the 'shitty people' that inhabited the area, according to him, he still couldn't deny the fact that the arcade was amazing. He marveled at the different game machines and simulations the arcade had; they even had different stalls that sold a variety of food.

Feitan creepily grinned like a small child planning murder as he roamed around the game machines, trying to choose what game he should play first; his initial goal of finding Aki and interrogating her had flown off the window as soon as he set foot in the said arcade.

After seemingly roaming around the whole arcade with his inhuman speed (by which the people around him failed to realize how fast he moved), he finally settled down for a Tekken-like video game. The game machine had another one across it, meant to be for two players who planned to battle it out. He sat down on one of them and started to insert coins in it, after stealing some from a little girl who was too busy playing with the goldfish in the "Catch a Goldfish" game machine.

The game started and soon after, Feitan was hooked; it has been a while since he was able to play video games, since Greed Island— they were too busy saving the world, or Meteor City rather, from the Chimera Ants. So there was no time for him to be able to spare a bit of free time for video games.

Minutes until an hour passed by and he was still playing. He had the same opponent for a while now; and for some reason, both were almost on par with each other. However, due to Feitan's godly speed, he always ended up being the winner after getting his character's HP red from his opponent's hits.

'He is good', he silently thought, a bit amused that there was another person aside from Phinks who could keep up with him on Tekken-like video games.

After five more rounds of battle, Feitan's opponent finally gave up and decided to head out, sighing in the process; well who wouldn't be, it feels very disappointing to lose endless times and fail to get even a single win.

Feitan inwardly wanted to threat his opponent on staying and playing with him for a bit longer, until he remembered that he had to be looking for Aki, not playing games. He then too, decided to head out. As soon as he was about to stand up, he took a final glance at the game machine and read his opponent's name: Taka.

"Asada-san?"

"Sensei, she's not here today."

"Hmm… that seems strange. Akinomoto-san?"

"Hai!"

Momo frowned upon learning that her best friend was absent today. 'She never skips classes' she sadly thought.

It was a fact that Aki almost never skipped classes, due to the "reputation" that she was trying to uphold. Even when she got sick, she always made it a point to go to class— that's why it was really a surprise for her to be absent now, of all times.

'Shame. To think that we have a test today too… I really do hope she's alright.' She worried inwardly, as she took out her phone and started to text Aki.

Hey Aki? Where r u ?

As soon as she hit the sent button, she paid attention to class.

However, during the whole duration of class, she didn't feel her phone vibrate nor make any sign that she had received a message, which worried her greatly. She tried to push her patience further and waited for another ten minutes until first period officially ended.

As soon as the teacher got out of the room, she whipped her phone from her skirt pocket and started flooding Aki with messages.

Heey you there?

You haven't answered my question yet. ._.

Reply plz

Helllooo Aki?

R u asleep? =.=

No wait scratch that. You always wake up early. XD

WHERE R U?

R U STILL ALIVE? O.O

Dammit Aki, I'm trying to call you right now but you still wouldn't answer your phone. U R NOT OKAY R U? ._.

Crap. I give up. I'm now asking permission for me to call your boyfriend. Whether you like it or not, he still needs to know that you're missing at the moment.

Oh well who knows. He might come running for you. *u*

Ugh. Just…. Reply. Please. Your best friend is worried sick about you…

Momo gave up texting after calling her almost 20 times without any answer. She slumped her head to the desk and sighed.

"I really hope she's alright…"

It has been roughly five hours since Aki fled from her very own home, which in all honestly, seemed very ridiculous since it was her home to begin with.

But since she brought Feitan home, and even invited him to stay… sadly to say, her so-called home can also be called "Feitan's Refuge" as well.

She groaned as she leaned back on the apartment door, hugging her katana. She felt very stupid and annoyed on even holding on to the fact that Taka was home.

'Of course he isn't. He has classes in the morning. Stupid me, why didn't I remember that important fact' she thought, gripping her katana harder.

Aki was contemplating on whether she should start coming home now, or try to wait for a bit longer, holding on to the hope and small possibility that Taka might come home for some reason. But then again, she looked down and blushed at her predicament: she was still in her undergarments.

She weighed her options; if she were to leave now, she might have a less chance of getting discovered or arrested by the police, since she was carrying a dangerous weapon after all… it would also be bad if someone from school saw her— the ramen incident a couple months back was enough to embarrass her for a year. Another option would be to wait for Taka, but she wasn't sure if the lad would even be home soon, since she wasn't able to bring her phone, therefore hindering her from having any form of communication with him at the moment.

She sighed and finally decided to go for Option 1; it was already bad as she skipped school unwillingly, due to the circumstances. She stood up and immediately ran for home, desperately hoping that she won't be discovered by anyone, worse, anyone she knew.

Feitan finally decided that he should try returning to Aki's house and find out if ever she returned. He thought that since she barely wore any clothing considering the state she was in when she ran, she would be ashamed and return home sooner or later. He started to head towards the direction of Aki's house as well, snickering at the thought of giving the girl a lesion or two while he interrogated her.

Aki was a block away from home, and she smiled at her accomplishment.

"Ha! I feel so accomplished for being able to run up and about without getting caught." She smirked with pride. 'But the weird looks I got from people and the occasional no-boob insult really ticked me though' she silently added.

She was about to turn around the corner when someone grabbed her by the waist from behind. Aki attempted to let out a scream when her mouth was suddenly clamped by a hand.

"You scream I slit your throat."

Aki rolled her eyes at the threat and voice. She was terrified out of her wits at her current situation, but at the same time, she got used to his threats— Feitan's threats.

'Besides, I can't seem to pinpoint out the right reason, but somehow my gut feeling is telling me that this person wouldn't kill me.' She thought as she started to relax.

Feitan was amused by the sudden reaction of Aki, taking note of how she suddenly relaxed after being so tense just moments ago.

After assuring that she wouldn't be moving, that she presumably surrendered, he roughly grabbed her and hoisted her over his shoulder, noticing at that same moment the katana that was slung on her back. His eyes glinted with interest.

'Shit shit shit please be gentle to my broken arm, it's hurting so bad again due to this compromising situation I'm in at the moment' Aki inwardly cursed.

Aki let herself be carried by Feitan; well… not that she had any choice anyway. She also felt a bit creeped out as soon as Feitan started snickering.

"H-hey. Are you alright?" She awkwardly asked, considering the position she's in right now. She also needed to start a conversation so she could ignore the sharp pain her broken arm was giving off right now.

Feitan simply ignored her after muttering a 'shut up girl' and zoomed towards home.

Once they arrived at Aki's doorstep, Aki took her spare key under the doormat and opened the door, running inside as fast as she could— but Feitan was still faster.

Feitan grabbed the girl and threw her carelessly on the couch, making her land with a soft thump. Aki bit her lip so as to not let out a sound of pain; she also now knew that the small stranger was most likely a sadist, considering the things he'd done to her. She urged herself not to roll her eyes as she talked to him in the calmest way possible.

"Alright, alright. I have a feeling that you would like to talk to me about something. But would you please let me change my clothes first?" She glared at Feitan, pointing to her barely-clothed body.

Feitan glared back in response and shook his head. "No. You help me first." He wouldn't be risking another moment's time; heck, he might lose sight of her again once she decides to pull off another stint.

Aki silently screamed in her head, trying to mentally murder him. 'Perverted bastard'. She breathed in deeply and sighed. "Okay fine whatever. What do you want?"

Feitan's answer was really obvious: "You help me find the way home."

Everyone was silent as they gathered at headquarters. Kuroro Lucifer, Genei Ryodan's leader, was silent and expressionless, contemplating on what to do.

The news had finally arrived that Feitan hadn't come back since he was last seen torturing his victim. The bet between Shalnark, Phinks, and Machi, was also leaning towards the possibility that he may never come back, or worse, that he was… dead.

Kalluto, who was seated beside Shizuku, frowned at the news; he held such respect for Feitan and believed that he was very, if not, impossible to defeat. So it really disappointed him to find out that his supposedly-rival was currently missing.

Kuroro finally started to talk. "So anyone doesn't know the current location of Feitan?"

Everyone stayed silent; all of them were basically clueless on where he was. Shalnark spoke up.

"I honestly don't know, but I'm having this wild guess that his disappearance might be related to the person he was torturing recently."

"Ah, the one who knows the location of the hidden treasures. Very well. What was this man's Nen?"

Shalnark pointed a finger to his chin in thought, before widening his eyes and clasping his hands happily.

"Oh I remember now! That man's Nen seemed to be called, 'Time Transporter'."

A disappointed look suddenly passed by Kuroro's features for a second. 'Too bad I wasn't able to steal that man's ability. It would have been a beneficial ability to use.'

He stood up and thought of a plan, before finally starting to give out orders.

"Your mission for now would be to find Feitan's possible whereabouts, as well as more information regarding the man's 'Time Transporter' ability." He declared, turning to Shalnark at the last part.

All of them let out a nod of agreement, Phinks letting out a battle cry.

Shizuku turned to Kuroro and asked, "But Danchou, what if there are people who want to get in our way?"

Kuroro gave an evil smile and replied, "We kill them of course."

Aki's eyes widened at Feitan's statement. He was asking her to help him. To help him.

She couldn't help it as an evil smile creeped up her face, much to the wonder of Feitan, his glare hardening on her as soon as he felt that the girl was most likely planning something fishy.

"Oh, I see that you need my help, huh?"

A/N: And… that's it for the fourth chapter!

Ven'aranar Angel: Hihi, he really is adorable! *tries to glomp Feitan but gets nearly sliced instead* Well… there may be a possibility, but he won't be encountering any people with Nen in the world he's currently in… for now probably. Haha! That would be hilarious if Uvo had gone to the world Aki's in; he might wreck havoc or something. XD And thank you for the wonderful review! :`)

Kikuramikami: Thank you so much! Hihi yep, he won't admit it… but he definitely loves her cooking. *v* Yup! Aki is currently in senior high, getting ready for university too. Hihi, that would be a sight to see! Feitan could possibly like, obliterate the whole school without getting a single scratch on him. XD Momo would most likely be infuriated once she finds out that her best friend brought a very very dangerous stranger home~

Guest: Haha! If it was Levi of SnK she had drooled on, she might've gotten an ugly beating. Yup, the man felt really terrified of Feitan that he wasn't able to think clearly… thus, his sad ending (sometimes I feel too cruel on extra characters). Indeed it is, it's not everyday that you get to see Feitan being thrown a pillow in the face. XD

Nyu: Well… Feitan has always been a jerk, at least to people he doesn't trust. XD Glad you loved it!

BK-201: Aww thank you for supporting the Feitan X Aki shipping! I feel totally honored. :`) Yup! I assure you that it won't be anytime soon though, considering that Feitan is a cold soul who isn't remotely interested in relationships, let alone the opposite gender. XD

Comments, reviews, suggestions, criticisms and whatnot are very much accepted and highly appreciated, thank you!