Alternate Universe
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Chapter 10
"I see you're awake shinigami. Don't worry this experience for you would be over soon. You and that bothersome partner of yours."
Hisoka struggled against his bonds. Even if he knew if was fruitless he still tried. He stopped after awhile as the laugh of the person standing in front of the altar sounded through out the silence. Hisoka glared.
"Hijiri! What's the meaning of this?" Hisoka yelled angrily at the brunette.
"It's nothing personal shinigami, it's just you and your partner have been in my way of the contract. See, after I kill the both of you I kill this boy and I get Kazusa, which I'll kill her too," Hijiri/Saagatanas said. Hisoka groaned at the typical response. It was so formulated for all villains to think the same thing. He wondered if they ever get old of it. Instead of responding he said nothing except for glaring at the possessed Hijiri. He was sure that Muraki would come, as would probably Tsuzuki, he did after all suspect the doctor's intentions with those pictures –shudders-
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"No it's this way I'm sure of it."
"I think you've got your calculations wrong, doctor, this is the path we're supposed to be going."
"I really can't rely on your messenger demon, Tsuzuki-san. After all it could've only found a false trail."
"My messenger demons don't catch false trails doctor, my abilities are far more advanced than that."
Maria started to lose her patients. Stress marks were on her forehead and she looked very annoyed. As Tsuzuki knows, it wasn't a good thing.
"Alright! That's it! I've had enough! I'll decide where we go!" she yelled at the two bickering grown men. She swore they acted like little teenagers everyday. She stepped forward and glanced around at the paths. Finally deciding on one she grabbed both the sleeves of their coats and headed for the left path which both of them weren't arguing about. Before they could argue she spoke up, "This is the obvious path since the both of you were too busy bickering about the other two."
They thought about arguing but decided against it. So they just went with and followed. They didn't want to invoke Maria's wrath, for they will face some consequences.
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'Shit, shit, shit…that hurts!' Hisoka thought as the wire kept wrapping tightly around his skin. If the demon wanted a freaking puppet, he should've just gone to the toy store! There were so many over there. He bit his lip forcing down his scream. Damn this hurt as the demon began playing with the strings again.
Of course he could die from this experience. Shinigami did die of blood loss but he didn't know it'd be this way. This was such a bitter end to it.
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The walk was longer than anticipated. They followed the trail and they ended up in front of an abandoned church. It did have its typical stereotype surroundings. There was the new moon, the small strong breeze that swayed the surrounding trees making an eerie effect. Of course there's always the evil atmosphere. Now the board has been set.
So they walked up to the front door and busted it open, recommendation of Maria. She stepped in as Muraki and Tsuzuki followed. They looked around to see it empty and dark. The candles were lit but only around the altar. Their eyes trailed over and Tsuzuki and Maria looked in shock.
Muraki wasn't that surprised. He calmly walked up to the altar and looked up examining the masterpiece. His mouth curved into an evil smile, it's mostly amusement.
"Well, well bouya, it seems that you're in an interesting situation. The carnage is overwhelmingly beautiful just like yourself and that night. These wires are such a good idea. I should try it sometime," Muraki said swiping the trickling blood from a wound. He licked it off his finger savoring the taste in his mouth. Of course said person was a little angry.
"You bastard let me down before you get caught up in your fantasies," Hisoka bit out forcefully. It really didn't help that he was bleeding to death and was still chained up there for the past few hours after the 'demon' had his fun. The wire was irritating him. He was amazed he wasn't completely dead yet. (A/N: because I won't let him! HAHA!)
Ahem-
Anyways, they finally came to their senses and let him down. They were careful not to inflict any more wounds. Maria held his head in her lap while waiting for the wounds to heal while Muraki and Tsuzuki took the liberty of going after the demon. There were only two reasons why they even went after this demon:
One: Muraki doesn't like it when others 'play' with his doll
Two: Tsuzuki was angered for someone even hurting 'his' angel
With those thoughts set on his mind they headed off to terminate the demon from hell and Chijou itself, plus to get a little payback. They managed to find a hidden door that led underground. They followed the surprisingly used corridor. It led them through series of rooms, which were too many to count. I think they stopped at fourteen, although it didn't seem like much, it was. Tsuzuki was already tired. He complained about how long this corridor was.
"When are we gonna get there? It feels like we're walking through mirrors!" Tsuzuki complained edging whining in his voice. Muraki just ignored it. Usually he'd comment but he was not in a good mood. He could get in big trouble with this case at the moment. He hadn't gotten his revenge yet. Too bad shinigamis had to just die of blood loss.
Finally after, what seemed like hours, they made it to the last door. Muraki pushed it open and there was light in the room. It seemed to be the brightest of the whole church. There at the center of the room was an altar with the bonfire lighting up the whole room. No one was there save the two of them. They both walked further into the room. So far, there was no trouble, no minions, and no demon.
"Welcome shinigamis. I see you really want to take your time," a voice said as someone stepped out from the burning altar. It was none other than the possessed Hijiri.
Tsuzuki gawked at the familiarity that Hijiri shared with Hisoka save for some differences. Muraki just calmly adjusted his glasses. This situation didn't really faze him after all since Tsuzuki was here he was sure the brunette would do all the work where as he, didn't have to lift a finger.
"Yes, well, the corridors were never ending," Muraki, responded. He was already plotting ways to escape and let Tsuzuki do all the work.
"Let's begin then."
A shadow formed behind Hijiri's body as Saagatanas came out again. Hijiri fell unconscious next to the demon general.
"Which one of you wants to go first?" Saagatanas said looking between the two.
"Tsuzuki-san, I think it's time you finished up your end of the bargain," Muraki stated blinding the demon and grabbing Hijiri before they could see again. He immediately escaped. Tsuzuki blinked a few times before cursing, as he didn't see the doctor around. That meant he really had to do this. Forming hand seals he called out:
'Bowing before you I present my wish, the twelve gods who protect me! Blade of air, steel of vacuum, bearing fang of silvery-white! Appear before me! Byakko!'
After that a white huge tiger jumped from behind him and pounced on the demon. You all can guess what happened after that.
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Meanwhile, back outside the church…
"Is it wise to leave him to fight off that demon alone?" Maria asked.
"He can take care of it. After all he did kill me," Muraki answered.
"Oh, right."
"So when's your transfer going to occur?"
"It's just another six months or less."
"That's good."
"How'd you get him to do this?"
"I gave him an offer he couldn't refuse."
"Oh that's why."
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Back inside the church…
Tsuzuki was having a bit of trouble with the demon. Byakko didn't seem enough to stop it so he summoned Suzaku. With both shikigamis combined strength the demon was finally destroyed. Both shikigamis disappeared and Tsuzuki wiped the sweat off his forehead. He knew he was ticked. He didn't know when the doctor would get enough of this. Now he just needed Muraki to hold up his end of the bargain.
He walked back outside to see them waiting for him. Muraki already placed Hijiri into his house with his memories erased of these past two weeks. Tsuzuki walked up to Muraki and stared him straight in the eye.
"Alright doctor it's your turn to hold up your end of the bargain," he said unmindful of the fact that the church was being burned down to the ground. Muraki fished out something from his pocket and handed it to Tsuzuki who took it. Then he grabbed Hisoka's arm and literally threw him into Tsuzuki's arms.
"There you go. You have Twenty four hours Tsuzuki-san, as promised," Muraki said. Hisoka freaked. Maria looked on mortified.
"What the hell is going on!" Hisoka yelled out between the two. He struggled fruitlessly to get out of Tsuzuki's grip.
"Nothing bouya, I told Tatsumi and the chief that you'd be on break tomorrow. After all it's almost dawn I guess it's today. Have fun you two."
"You sick twisted minded perverted pedophile bastard!" Hisoka yelled out as he was being dragged away by Tsuzuki.
"Nice range of synonyms," Maria commented.
"Yes, he is rather smart than most. Well I have to go prepare. Do make sure nothing happens to him," Muraki said before disappearing. Maria sighed.
"Why do they do these in the first place?" she thought. She placed it at the back of her mind.
She began running after the pair.
TBC-
BLK Angel of Destruction: Well there's the end of the Devil's Trill arc. Sorry if it was short than other chapters. I hope you people like. If you want I could post an extra of Tsuzuki and Hisoka's 'date'. Tell me if you want me to post it. Thanks for your supportive reviews! They really get me going.
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