Chapter 8 –A Traitor Among Us
Days passed, and Soubi fell into a depression so bad that not even Kio could cheer him up.
"Come on man, you've got to get out of this place; it's only bringing you down."
"I don't deserve to go outside; I've looked everywhere already…"
"I hate to have to say this, but maybe you should give up…if you haven't gotten any leads by now, I doubt you will."
"No! I must keep trying, I can't give up now. I promised to always protect him; now I have to make up for my failed promise."
"He probably understands, promises can be broken."
"Not mine."
"And anyways, didn't he say not to look for him?"
"Yea but- wait, how did you know that? I never told you what he said."
"I um…"
Ding Dong
"Phew, saved by the bell, literally."
"Stay here, I'm not done with you yet."
Soubi opened the door to reveal Yuiko standing there nervously, wearing a light pink dress that was covered in dirt and leaves.
"Yuiko, what happened?"
"Can I come in? It's about Ritsuka."
Soubi's eyes widened as he ushered the girl into the living room and onto the couch right next to Kio.
"Yuiko, this is-"
"Uh, hi Kio-san, please don't tell Master or Sensei about this!"
Once again Soubi was confused while watching the pink haired girl kneeled in front of Kio and begged him to keep her visit a secret.
"So, how do you know each other?"
"Wait, the guy that took Ritsuka was a Sensei, and they were taking him to Master…"
"You bastard!" Soubi flew across the table and punched Kio square in the face. After the initial shock of being hit by Soubi, Kio struggled to get up, but was thrown against the wall and held by the blonde demon. Soubi had his ex-best friend by the throat and watched maliciously as Kio gasped for air.
"You've know where Ritsuka was this whole time, and you had no intention of ever telling me!?" Soubi growled.
"I-I had my orders, sorry Sou-chan, but I c-couldn't tell you." Kio's arms flailed, still trying to release the hold that stopped his much needed oxygen.
Just as Kio was about to pass out, Soubi dropped the green haired man, who graciously accepted the fresh air.
"Sit." Soubi commanded, pointing towards the couch. When all 3 were situated, Soubi demanded an explanation.
"Well, um, you see, we can't tell you exactly where num-, I mean, Ritsuka is, but we can tell you that he is safe."
"Uh, Kio-san, actually that's why I'm here. You see, Master was so upset that 'his' Ritsuka ran from him, that he ordered Ultimate Punishment for him."
Soubi shot up and slammed his hands on the table.
"What!? What's Ultimate Punishment?"
Kio grimaced, knowing that it would hurt Soubi, and felt bad because he really did like Sou-chan. Yuiko was really hesitant, but continued.
"Ultimate Punishment is…"
A/N- So, did you guys guess correctly??? It was none other than Kio! Sorry this chapter sucks and is basically all dialogue, but this was more of an information chapter. Already started the next chapter and should be up soon!
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