A/N: This chapter is dedicated to all you Tsuzuki/Muraki fans out there! This is what you've been waiting for with the Tsuzuki/Muraki action! Minor censorship but I'm sure you'll enjoy some yaoi lovin! I realized that I needed to get working on this! I apologize for I've been trying to think of what to put here and I regret that I probably won't do a good job. So enjoy anyways!
Extra: Muraki and Tsuzuki: The Past
It was full moon. The world was encased in the ethereal light of its brightness. But there was something different about this night. Instead the original white light the world was sheathed in red, blood red.
People fall victim to this night.
Under a beautifully bloomed sakura stood two people. A man and woman. To others it would seem like they were in an embrace. But should you look closely, you'd see the glimmering knife poised above the woman's heart. The man immediately stabbed through the frail human skin spilling blood. His abnormal blue eye glinted in satisfaction, but wait…
As if he knew that he was being watched he saw a child staring. What a beautiful child he/she was. He could try out this new curse…
The child immediately bolted after realizing that they were spotted. Of course the killer gave chase with his long strides he was able to catch up grabbing the child and immediately peeling off the kimono. He was rather surprised to see a boy but a very beautiful one at that. He smiled evilly as he began to chant the curse.
-X-
The brown haired man sighed as he noticed another dead body. The other person was alive but the woman died with her soul being taken. But what was weird was they found the kid not too far away who was surprisingly still alive with that amount of blood loss. What was even sicker was the boy was raped.
He really disapproved of people like this. Though he wondered what they were doing in Japan when their division is all the way in China. The brown haired man looked over to his partner who now appeared beside him.
"Looks like we're done here, Maria," he stated.
"Tsuzuki, we have a lead."
-X-
Muraki glanced at his newly arrived patient. The family, he noticed, were very uncaring. It's been two days and the family never visited the kid once. He wondered if they were just very busy. But then again he couldn't think of that right now. He could tell outside forces were following him. The shinigami were coming out to play. He could have a bit of fun before this came to a close.
His silver gray eye spotted an old document that was from his grandfather. He opened it and glanced at the photo to reveal a beautiful man with violet eyes and brown hair. Hmm… He'd have to look at it another time. Grabbing his coat he made it out the door and out of the hospital. He had 'other' agendas to do.
-X-
Tsuzuki walked around with Maria and –Xiaolin-. He didn't really like Maria's boyfriend besides the fact that he was chief of their division. Pure torture since they didn't seem to get along. Maria was in the middle so as to make sure that there would be no fights. The little challenge spark between them was interrupted as Tsuzuki spotted a bakery.
He sighed happily before rushing in and ordered whatever was on the menu that he could afford at the moment. The employee was smiling at the energetic puppy. When Tsuzuki didn't have enough for the rest he pouted about to take away his order until someone held out in front of him the needed amount. He stared in surprise for a moment before his eyes trailed over to the owner.
Tsuzuki was surprised. He stared. The man was amazingly handsome. You couldn't help but stare. The man was the first to break the silence.
"Here, I had some extra left," the white haired man said.
"Ah, ar-arigatou," Tsuzuki stuttered, coming back to reality at the man's voice. He took the money and paid the cashier, getting his meals. Tsuzuki turned back towards the man in white. "Would you like to join us? You seem to be by yourself unless you have other company, if you want to." He offered.
"I have the time," the man in white answered. He held out his hand to shake, "Muraki Kazutaka."
Tsuzuki grasped it and they shook. "Tsuzuki Asato." Tsuzuki led him to where Maria and Xiaolin were sitting. "Hey guys," he said as he and Muraki took a seat. Maria looked curious. It was rare that Tsuzuki ever invited people over. Can't get too close.
"Tsuzuki it's very rare that you bring someone over. Who's this?" she spoke knowing Tsuzuki might forget to introduce the man.
"Oh, this is Muraki Kazutaka. Muraki this is Maria and Xiaolin," Tsuzuki introduced though obviously saying Xiaolin's name with distaste. He just received a glare. Muraki let out a small smile.
"Pleasure to meet you," he said nodding to both.
"Like wise. So what has brought you over? Tsuzuki hardly brings guests," Maria stated with a teasing tone in her voice. The males didn't miss it. Tsuzuki glared at her.
"He offered to pay for the rest, he must be a nice guy," Tsuzuki answered.
(Author scoffs at that. Muraki nice? Not in the same sentence.)
Anyways, Muraki mentally laughed at that thought. Him nice? His former 'acquaintances' wouldn't attest to that.
"So, Muraki-san, where do you work?" Maria asked. She was interested in Tsuzuki's new interest.
"I'm a doctor at the hospital here in Tokyo," Muraki answered normally. Maria had a thought.
"Aren't you the doctor treating the rape victim with all the cuts?"
"Ah, yes."
"I feel sorry for him. I mean to be almost brutally murdered like that. That is one sick pervert. Though I'd say he's creative. I've never seen someone attempt murder like that," Muraki chocked on his tea, "Do you know what his condition is, Muraki-sensei?"
Muraki gained control of himself before answering. "He has a high fever at the moment and has some relapses. Other than that, at the moment, there's nothing wrong."
"I see. Anyways, Muraki-sensei, would you like to join us for the rest of the day, if you aren't too busy. Tsuzuki is probably tired of us messing around."
"If it isn't too much trouble. But I have to cut it short for I have a patient to deal with at three."
-X-
The clock struck three signaling that their fun is over.
Tsuzuki wouldn't openly admit that he was disappointed. He glanced over at Muraki, who was gathering his things to leave. Muraki was an enigma. Tsuzuki knew that he was probably treading dangerous grounds but he could protect himself. Muraki was just interesting.
Muraki had felt that stare. He had been use to it by now but there was something about this brown haired companion that intrigued him. Perhaps he could…amuse himself for a while.
"Tsuzuki-san," he spoke startling the brown-haired man out of his daze, "Would like to join me tomorrow on my break?" he finished calmly. Tsuzuki was startled but answered quickly.
"Sure."
-X-
It had been three weeks since Muraki and Tsuzuki's first meeting. They were an official couple. Though Maria, who set on it first thinking it, would only be infatuation, was having a second thought. A rule of a shinigami is they cannot have relationships with the living. But Tsuzuki was having a good time so she never questioned it nor did her boyfriend, their chief of the Chinese division, say one thing.
No matter how much Tsuzuki was a bother to Xiaolin-kaichou, he respected Tsuzuki. After all Tsuzuki did protect Maria from any dangers, he was grateful for that too.
Tsuzuki sighed. It had been an interesting three weeks. Though they had never finished the case since the culprit disappeared out of thin air, he was still trying to figure out Muraki. They were going out now, as one would like to call it. Muraki was teaching him his practices what he learned in his days as a doctor since he accidentally mentioned that he was practicing to be a doctor. Maybe it was intentional? Muraki was odd though when he mentioned one thing. He decided not to dwell on it.
At the moment he was bored. He forgot when Muraki got off work. Maybe he could surprise Muraki with some of his cooking.
(A/N: Everyone! Run for your lives!)
-X-
Muraki came home to an unexpected surprise. There was a smell of good food. He wondered if it was a cook or Tsuzuki. He could never tell which one it was from the smell. But in the taste…
As much as he 'loved' Tsuzuki, the other man had no cooking skills. Muraki did his best to be polite. He'd always take a bite and appear like he swallowed it, then throw it out later. He walked into the kitchen to make sure his assumptions were correct. He wondered if Tsuzuki had no taste buds. That theory was proven wrong when Tsuzuki had his hands on sweets. He wondered if Tsuzuki ever tasted his own cooking.
No surprise, it was Tsuzuki cooking. He just smiled in amusement. He wondered if Tsuzuki would look good in a maid outfit. Shaking out of his thoughts he walked silently up to the brown-haired cook.
"Didn't I say to leave the cooking to the cook?" Muraki said surprising Tsuzuki.
Tsuzuki quickly turned around and gave Muraki a passionate kiss. Muraki gladly returned it and found himself pressing the other against the wall.
The food remained forgotten as the day went on.
-X-
Tsuzuki woke to the light rays of the sun striking his eyes. He felt around the bed to find that his lover had already left for work. But now it was his turn to go to work. After all he had a case to solve. The Chinese division often helped the Japanese division since there was a lot of trouble in Japan than China.
But first, he needed to find his clothes.
-X-
Maria sighed in relief as Tsuzuki arrived to work. He was a few minutes late but she could accept that. She just didn't want to walk in into something that would satisfy her yaoi fantasies but it was nice once in a while.
"Sorry I'm late Maria. I overslept," Tsuzuki said. Maria rolled her eyes.
"Overslept? Yeah right. Anyways I think this is something you'd have to see. I know you won't believe it but…" she trailed off handing him a file folder. Tsuzuki looked curious.
Opening it he gasped. It was dated 72 years ago when he was alive. He saw his name scribbled on the copied document. Flipping to the back, he found his picture although a bit blurry. It wasn't possible. He looked unnervingly calm at Maria.
"Where did you get this?" he asked, his voice bordering anger.
"I know you won't like it but…Xiaolin found it straight from your boyfriend's office," she answered seriously. His eyes widened in surprise.
"Impossible." Maria shook her head.
"These files traced back to the doctor that treated you. It was his grandfather."
-X-
Muraki wasn't usually one to panic. But when something of importance was taken from his office, it was meant for an investigation. That meant someone was on to him. But oh well, he still had the original and another copy. It didn't matter. Although he still needed to get rid of the perpetrator.
Muraki searched through his old files that contained important things to him. He pulled out a manila folder. Flipping it open, he examined the document. He never did take a good look at it before. But somehow reading his grandfather's diary about the man, who never died in the course of eight years without food or water, compelled him to look.
His visible eye widened as he saw the picture and name that accompanied it. He almost lost grip on the folder. Regaining himself, he calmed down. This was no time to be surprised. His mind came up with conclusions. Either his lover could be an descendant that looked like the man 72 years ago and have the same name, or…
Looks like he'd have to investigate this.
-X-
Tsuzuki didn't want to believe it. Sure it did have its suspicions but… Ack, he didn't know what to think. He sighed. That meant he had to investigate this so he could clear his lover's name. Now where to start?
He thought of the house and probably the office. Yeah, those were good places to start. He arrived in front of the house. He knew Muraki was at work. He had to be careful of the servant that hung around. He teleported in front of the house and entered. He made sure that he wasn't seen. After all Muraki said he could come and go.
"May I take your coat sir?" the butler said next to him. Tsuzuki jumped in surprise.
"Eh…you scared me there. I guess you can," Tsuzuki responded handing the butler his coat. The butler bowed and then left.
Tsuzuki sighed in relief. He then went straight into Muraki's home office. He knocked softly. Muraki was unpredictable and he could be anywhere, right next to you or right behind—
"Looking for me?" he heard Muraki whisper in his ear. Tsuzuki quickly spun around. He was lucky his intelligence came with him today. He took off the shock on his face before offering a sheepish smile.
"You're early, did you just get off?" Tsuzuki asked wrapping his arms around Muraki's neck and giving him a kiss. It lasted that Muraki didn't answer off the bat.
"I figured I'd get off early today," Muraki answered as soon as they pulled away. "I had something to look at." Muraki's glasses glinted evilly but Tsuzuki didn't notice.
"Do you need help?" Tsuzuki asked. Muraki shook his head.
"I'll do it later. Are you busy?"
-X-
Muraki carefully got up as to not disturb the other occupant. Grabbing a tool from his nightstand, he quickly drew blood from his sleeping lover. It was hard to get Tsuzuki up unless at the mention of food. He mentally chuckled at that thought but brushed it away. He had something to check up on. He gave the sleeping man a quick peck on the temple before leaving to the hospital.
He tested the blood he took. Although about seventy years ago the testing wasn't that great, but there were some records of it. Typing in a few keys he waited a few seconds for the results to be shown. Looking at the finished results, he was shocked.
A perfect match.
-X-
Tsuzuki hated getting up early. But if he didn't then Maria would barge in and demand he get up before she tells their kaichou to deduct his paycheck. That meant he wouldn't be able to get any more sweets. He finally got up and got cleaned up before heading out.
Looking at his watch he immediately teleported. Rushing through the halls he made into the meeting room.
"Sorry I'm late!" Tsuzuki said as he sat down.
"Nice of you to join us Tsuzuki," Xiaolin-kaichou said to him. Tsuzuki immediately cowered under that gaze. "Now we can continue."
-X-
Why does this always seem to happen to me? Tsuzuki thought sulkily. Maria said that he attracted psychos. Especially that one incident a few cases back when they were in China. Tsuzuki shuddered at the mere thought of it. That case was one that he'd rather forget.
Tsuzuki frowned at these new turn of events. He didn't really want to believe it. Muraki wouldn't do these things, would he? Argh, he didn't want to think about it. But since the bureau suspected him, he had no choice. Though he wondered where Maria was, wasn't she supposed to be helping him on this case? After all, they are partners. As if the heavens heard him a voice called out to him.
"Tsuzuki! Wait up!" Maria said running towards him. Tsuzuki stopped. Maria paused to catch her breath.
"You're out of shape Maria. Is Xiaolin-kaichou not letting you have a workout," Tsuzuki commented. Maria gaped at him before scowling and whacking him upside the head. "Itai… Maria, I was just joking."
"You shouldn't say things like that Tsuzuki. Besides, he told me to help you face a demon," Maria said and began walking. Tsuzuki followed up next to her. "So, what's the plan?" she asked.
"Maria…" Maria looked at him worriedly before sighing.
"Look Tsuzuki, if we can clear his name than we can but if it proves true…you know we have no choice."
"I know Maria, I know."
-X-
Muraki really didn't want to do this. But of course being fooled wasn't something he tolerated. The shinigami would get too close and he couldn't have that. After all he did have a life dream to commit to. Immortality was such a troublesome task to accomplish. He sat in the living room patiently for his beloved to arrive.
He immediately placed down his cup of tea when he heard the door open and close. He did send his servants to leave for the week. He stood up and walked to the main walkway. He let out his most dazzling smile. Just who he expected.
"Good evening," Muraki said walking up to Tsuzuki who looked a little tense.
"Eheh… Hi Kazu…" Tsuzuki said sheepishly.
"Is something the matter?"
"Eh…eto… Not really…" Tsuzuki looked confused. Why would Muraki be asking that? He paused as he heard Muraki chuckle.
"Come Tsuzuki, I want to show you something."
"Alright."
Tsuzuki followed Muraki through the maze like halls. He'd never been down here before. He didn't even know this part of the house existed. Tsuzuki got a little scared as they went deeper. He knew Maria was following them behind him, invisible. They finally entered a room, which was more like a laboratory. Tsuzuki saw all the utensils and shuddered. But what really caught his eye was the head attached to some chords or wires inside a tank filled with oxygenated water.
"You know Tsuzuki-san, being doctor is very hard, emotionally. Doctors often have the responsibility of countless of lives that count on them to save them. I began to realize, doctors have limitations. Patients come and go, live and die."
Tsuzuki listened. He stayed near the exit with an ofuda hidden in his hand, just in case.
"Do you get what I'm saying Tsuzuki?" Muraki asked as he stared at him with a glint in his eye. "The ways to defy death have been amazing. Especially you, Tsuzuki…" Tsuzuki backed off as Muraki appeared in front of him.
"What are you talking about?" Tsuzuki asked a bit of shock in his voice.
"I know who you are. Tsuzuki Asato, died age twenty-six, seventy years ago."
Tsuzuki's world cracked. He used an ofuda to blast Muraki away from him. Muraki expertly avoided it, although suffered a little scratch. Tsuzuki glared. Things were obviously over between them. He knew he couldn't keep this for long. He did wonder why Muraki's family name sounded familiar to him.
"I was rather surprised when I found out. Is it a nice afterlife for you working as a shinigami?" Tsuzuki glared at Muraki.
"So, are you the one who's been killing all those people?" Tsuzuki countered back.
"Sadly yes… It's such a shame. What short lives they've had." Tsuzuki growled in anger.
"How could you!"
"Hm… Does that bother you? I hope it doesn't put a strain on our…intimate relationship."
"Bastard." Tsuzuki hissed.
"I'm sorry. But it can't be helped. I guess this would be good bye Tsuzuki?"
Muraki snapped his fingers and a trail of fire appeared forming a star within a circle. A large roar emitted from the figure coming out from the seal. A huge three-headed yellow dragon emerged from the seal. It let out another roar throwing green fire among the place. Tsuzuki expertly blocked with a kekkai. He jumped away from another blast and another. He placed a shield long enough to summon.
Oh 12 gods who protect me I beg you, hear my plea. Appear before me! Suzaku! Explode!
Suzaku appeared in her bird-like form. Her fires licked the metals and began to torch the dragon that was no match for her flames. It just made Muraki a bit irritated.
"Fine. Two can play it that game."
Another snap of his fingers and another monster came out to challenge Suzaku. The monster let out a breath that quelled the flames of Suzaku. Tsuzuki didn't like it. He would summon Sohryu but he didn't want to risk another dent in his paycheck. He had no choice but to summon Touda. He placed his hands in the air and began to chant.
In a second, flames surrounded the building as if welcoming something hostile. A large snake-like dragon appeared floating around the building, coating it in fiery flames. Muraki just laughed mechanically.
"Is this the best you can do Tsuzuki? I'm sure there's much more you can do," Muraki taunted.
"It's your grave Muraki," Tsuzuki hissed out. Muraki just laughed.
"We'll see Tsuzuki."
-X-
Maria ran frantically towards the burning house. She knew sending Tsuzuki alone would be a problem. Xiaolin was not going to like this. She was blasted back as soon as she reached a certain point.
"Dammit! I told him I should've come with him! They just have to keep everything private don't they!" Maria began bitching since she was excluded again. Tsuzuki was crafty in keeping his promise to Xiaolin of not letting her being hurt. Which, in turn, kept her from seeing the real action. Now, she just had to wait for Tsuzuki and hope nothing damaged his psyche. A psychological damaged Tsuzuki was something she didn't want to deal with.
Looking up she glanced the area and saw Tsuzuki walking out of the burning building towards her. She stared sorrowfully. It was one of those cases again. She ran up to him.
"Tsuzuki…" Maria began.
"It's over Maria." Tsuzuki responded before walking ahead not looking back at the burning building behind him. Maria stood there looking back before running up to catch up with him.
-X-
Inside the building, Muraki coughed out blood protruding from his mouth. He couldn't die, wouldn't die. Even if he wasn't making a move to heal himself, he was laughing beyond belief. He couldn't believe had that stunt pulled on him. He was a fool to fall for it. Damn, he couldn't even get up. He could feel the flames licking his skin, ready to take him alive as a new meal they were being fed.
He'll get his revenge yet.
Owari!
BLK Angel of Destruction: This chapter extra might've sucked. This story, I had a severe case of writers block so I didn't know what to put. So I tried to fit something in. So this chapter was the reason I couldn't update this story fast enough. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the little insight. I'll be sure to get part 5 of Kyoto up soon! Anyways, I really appreciate your reviews!
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