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Chapter 9

Muraki quickly entered the dimly lit office room. He was here on official business. He felt the bargaining materials in his coat pocket to make sure they were there before he continued with his plan. He approached the man who seemed to be sleeping on the chair behind the desk. When his footsteps sounded violet irises revealed themselves from the closed eyelids. A smirk was on the brown haired man's face.

"Well, Muraki what brings this unexpected visit?"

"This is strictly on business, Tsuzuki-san. I have something that would interest you or have something that would make you interested," Muraki explained as he watched the violet-eyed man's reaction. The brunette seemed to think for a moment.

"Hmm…I'm listening," Tsuzuki said.

X-

Hisoka groggily woke up. He felt worry and concern nearby. His vision was blurry. He blinked a few times before they were in focus. He saw Hijiri hovering over him with worry emitting from his doppelganger. He looked around to see that he was in Hijiri's room. How'd he get there he didn't know. He slowly sat up as to not get a headache. Hijiri sat back to give him space.

"How'd I get here?" Hisoka asked.

"I don't know. I woke up to see you on the floor that's it," Hijiri stated while grabbing the glass of water from the nightstand and handing it to Hisoka so he could drink.

Hisoka took it and drank it down. He never did remember walking into Hijiri's room. It was impossible unless something blocked his memory. The only person he knew who could do that was Muraki. But he felt no traces of the doctor. Of course Muraki was good in covering his tracks. But still…

Muraki isn't as evil as before. Only when Tsuzuki was around. He'd been hoping that they could get over their issues so he wouldn't be in the middle of it. Hisoka shakily stood up with help from Hijiri who was practically carrying him on his side.

"Hisoka, you should rest a little bit. You don't really look so well," Hijiri suggested. Hisoka didn't listen. He kind of has that stubborn streak.

"I'm fine," Hisoka responded, pushing himself from his support. But he fell back on the bed. He felt unbearably weak.

He abhorred that feeling.

He forced himself to stand up, only to fall down again. Hijiri sighed at the display.

"Stay there, I'll make breakfast," he said heading for the door.

"There's nothing in the fridge to make breakfast with," Hisoka said.

"You don't eat?" Hijiri asked surprise. Though he knew shinigami didn't die of starvation.

"Of course I eat. I just need to get some groceries."

X-

"So, let me get this straight, you want me to track some demon, then you want me to kill it for something I would be interested in?" Tsuzuki concluded with Muraki's explanation.

"That's right," Muraki calmly responded. Tsuzuki leaned up to him with only a couple of inches in between their faces.

"And what exactly are you bargaining?"

"Let's see, in the off chance that you actually complete this task… I'll let you be with the boy for a day, plus an extra bonus. I'll even give you half of it right now."

Muraki fished in his pocket a photo he took earlier. Remember the kitchens? Anyways he held it off to the side while staring down at Tsuzuki who looked at him with the same stare as he reached for it. His violet eyes glanced at the photo. He chuckled a little at the idea.

"Doctor, you're very creative," Tsuzuki commented.

"Of course if the boy rejects you, which I'm sure he will, you'll have a picture to remember him by," Muraki said.

"So cruel, you're full of it." Tsuzuki murmured.

"I can't wait to get back at you," Muraki murmured against Tsuzuki's lips.

"You wish."

They closed the distance between their lips. They couldn't help but respond to the close intimacy of the atmosphere between them. It had only lasted for a few seconds when the door burst open.

"Tsuzuki!"

They two turned to the door to see Maria with a furious look on her face. Of course you would be too if you were sent on a wild goose chase by the one person that was using it to distract you from whatever business he was dealing with. She took deep breaths to calm herself down.

"Did I come in a bad time?" she said.

"No, he was just leaving," Tsuzuki, said then turned to the doctor, "I'll see what I can do."

Muraki nodded and walked out. Maria looked at Tsuzuki disapprovingly. She glanced at the boxes in her hands. Tsuzuki noticed and his violet eyes widened in disbelief.

"Now, Maria there's no need for them to go to waste…" Tsuzuki said trying to not let her go through with what she was planning to do. Maria ignored him and the boxes hovered over the big empty trash bin. She taunted him by almost making it fall in. This time she let go.

"No Maria! Those are sweets!"

X-

Hisoka sighed tiredly. He was exhausted. Who would've thought that a human could have so much energy? Or maybe it was the fact that he was carrying a sleeping Kazusa? Either excuse, he was tired.

"Hey, so where are we going next?" Hijiri asked looking over the railing of where they were, near the flowing waters.

"You still want to go sightseeing?" Hisoka asked exasperated.

"Of course! There are so many things to see!"

Hisoka sighed at the statement. Right now he'd wish for any distraction at all. Kazusa was getting kind of heavy. Hijiri noticed and sighed. He finally realized how tired the other really was and wasn't up to exhausting the shinigami-look-a-like to sleep. Kazusa was already tired.

"Alright, lets go back. Maybe all three of us can eat someplace," Hijiri suggested before they walked out of the touring sight.

X-

This had been the fifth time this week. He didn't understand. Every time, each night, he wouldn't remember what had happened. There was that blank spot in his memory. But every time he woke up he was tired and exhausted as if he'd run a marathon non-stop. Hisoka didn't like it one bit. He just hoped that Muraki wasn't behind this. And again he found himself in the guest room. And he heard the same story from Hijiri every time.

He couldn't explain it. And Muraki has been suspiciously gone for the time being. He thought that he would be there to either check up on Hijiri or to annoy him.

Hisoka sighed. He stood up from the couch reading some book that he picked up off the shelf. He had nothing better to do since he can tell if Hijiri was in the house or not. And he wondered why it was so silent. Usually the TV would be on or something. Hisoka frowned and walked around the house for a little bit. He sensed something in the air.

It was too late when he sensed the presence behind him. He felt himself descend into darkness and found himself caught before he hit the ground.

At least they were thoughtful.

X-

"So Tsuzuki-san, you found him?" Muraki stated as they met in some secret, well not so secret meeting place.

"Of course, he thought he was tuff but I was able to spot him. He should be in this address right here," Tsuzuki stated handing Muraki a piece of paper with some address on it. He couldn't put his finger on it but the address looked very familiar. He was sure he'd been there before.

"So this is the place? Well Tsuzuki-san if you're right then I guess I'll give you your reward."

Muraki stood up and was about to leave before Tsuzuki stopped him.

"Hold on a minute doctor. I should go with you. I found this case of yours fascinating since it hasn't been on of yours recently."

"Of course, don't count on me to save you."

"You wish."

X-

Hisoka awoke from drips of water. It was getting annoying. He wondered who left the faucet on? His green eyes were unfocused making the surroundings blurred. He blinked repeatedly to focus. When he actually opened his eyes he found that he was overlooking a church. He was on the altar. He saw the rows of seats and the podium. But they were filled with dust and spider webs; it signified age. So this must've been abandoned.

When he tried to move, well…he just wanted to freaking scream!

He looked over to see that his arms were up and he was hung as if being crucified. Damn it all! He wanted to scream out loud. Now he tried to back up what happened yesterday or before he blanked out. All he remembered was hearing nothing then something came up behind him.

Hisoka knew that escaping was out of the question. His bounds were spelled and it trapped his shinigami powers and his own psychic blast. The only thing it didn't block was his empathy. He growled in annoyance. If this was another little spat between Muraki and Tsuzuki he was so going to kill them.

X-

Anyways, to our two rivals…

They arrived at the appointed address that Tsuzuki pointed out. Of course Muraki immediately recognized it as Hisoka's place. It was pretty obvious considering he'd been there before. Muraki was kind of mad if Tsuzuki was just doing this to spite him.

"Tsuzuki-san are you sure that this is the right place?" Muraki asked a bit sternly. Tsuzuki frowned.

"Of course it is. Don't doubt my abilities. Either I picked up a trace or it's in there," Tsuzuki responded. He walked up to the place and opened the door. It was silent and odd.

Muraki followed suit. He did notice the use of some demon magic. So Tsuzuki was right. He looked around looking for Hisoka but couldn't find his partner or Hijiri. Since Hijiri's soul hasn't made it to the bureau then that meant he was still alive. Now they had to look for them.

So they exited the house while Tsuzuki let out a tracing demon. All they had to do was wait.

X-

Hisoka glanced around for hours on end. He couldn't get out for the restrains were very tight. And he still didn't know who put him here. He tried to find traces with his empathy but couldn't for he only felt nothing. He sighed and closed his eyes tiredly. He had no strength just staying there.

A few minutes later his head snapped up as the door creaked open. He winced at the light striking his eyes. The door closed immediately much to his relief. The footsteps were walking along the center. He hoped that it wasn't someone besides Tsuzuki or Muraki. Even if they were such bastards they were better than some other person. The candles that were lit didn't give much light so he couldn't see who it was until the person came close enough.

Hisoka's eyes widened at who approached. He opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out. Instead the other person decided to intrude.

"I see you're awake shinigami. Don't worry this experience for you would be over soon. You and that bothersome partner of yours."

TBC-

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