Disclaimer: I don't own Yami No Matsuei, not matter how much I wish I did...I don't own Linkin Park either...

I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)

I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

Numb by Linkin Park

Chapter 2

A little later...

"So you're here to make sure something happens?" Hisoka asked.

Currently Hisoka and Tsuzuki were sitting on the cold floor talking. Well... Mainly Tsuzuki was talking in an attempt to get Hisoka to open up a little. Unfortunently for him, Hisoka isn't the type to just open up, that would be too easy. This was the first question Hisoka asked actually.

"Yes, It's part of my job." Tsuzuki replied.

" I always thought angels were suppose to protect people?" Hisoka asked.

"That's true, but we also do other things. Ensure people's futures isn't as common, so it's understandable that you wouldn't think that. But yes, it'll all part of the job."

"What are you trying ensure?" Hisoka asked.

Tsuzuki froze. He couldn't tell Hisoka what was going to happen- that would definently get him in trouble. But he wanted to, because maybe if he did he could figure out some way to save Hisoka. He was torn. But now what was he going to do? He had to give Hisoka an answer.

"Well..." Hisoka said gettting a little impatient.

Tsuuzki sighed. "I'm sorry but I can't tell you that. It's forbidden to tell someone their future before it happens. I'm sorry." he said. Afterwards there was a long ackward silence.

Alll of a sudden Hisoka cringed and began to scream.

"Hisoka-kun! Hisoka!" Tsuzuki yelled going to the boy. He had never delt with an empath before and had no idea what to do. "What is it?" he asked, putting his hand on Hisoka's shoulder. "What?"

Hisoka focused on Tsuzuki and slowly calmed down. He was left panting, due to the screaming. "Father's home..." he said.

"What?" Tsuzuki asked confused.

"You need to leave now! He's coming." Hisoka said.

"But..." Tsuuzki stared to protest but the look on Hisoka's face made him nod. "But I"m not leaving. I'll still be here but invisible. That way your father won't see me."

Hisoka nodded but was no longer looking at Tsuzuki. His eyes were transfixed on the celler door, where voices could be heard. Tsuzuki willed himself invisible as the door opened.

Out of the light a man stepped forward. He resembled Hisoka is his hair and body struture, but was a little taller. It was the man's eyes that made Tsuzuki shudder. They were so full of hatred that it made Tsuzuki want to disappear. And yet here was Hisoka standing strong against his own father. Hisoka's father made his way down the creeking staircase. Not a word passed either of their lips, until Hisoka's father stepped onto the celler floor.

"Hello Father." Hisoka said coldly.

"Shut up demon! You are not my son. You killed my son and returned in his place." Hisoka's father replied harshly.

"Then what did I do to encourage this visit." Hisoka replied with the same icyiness.

"The maids commented that they have heard noises coming from down here today. Is someone here?"

"Who would be here FATHER? NO. There isn't anyone down here, only your demonic son."

CRACK!

Tsuzuki heard a crack, but this was no ordinary crack- it was the sound of a whip. Tsuzuki strained his eyes to see what was happening. He wasn't allowed to let anyone other that Hisoka see him, or else he would have ran out there and probably killed Hisoka's father. But no, he could only stare in horror ashe saw Hisoka's father holding a whip. He silently cursed whoever made these rules.

"So that's why you're here." Hisoka said simply.

His father smiled a sninister smile, and replied. "Yes. You've been making noise and you know that's not allowed. How can my wife and myself forget your existance, if you continue to make yourself known? Now against the wall."

Tsuzuki watched as Hisoka walked over and put his hands against the wall. 'He can't be serious. There's just no way.' he thought. He almost cried out as the whip was down down on Hisoka's waiting back, but he restained himself. The whipping continued.

Tsuzuki had to turn away from the sight. Hisoka's father showed no emotion and didn't say a word as he continued to whip his son. Hisoka endured it. He never cried or made any noise as his back was ripped open and blood ran down him.

Tsuzuki didn't now when exactly Hisoka's father left, he was too distraught to notice. As soon as he did, he ran over to Hisoka, who was curled in a ball, lying on his side. He was crying, though trying very hard to hide it. Tsuzuki willed himself visible as he reached out to the boy.

Hisoka pulled away. "I'm fine." he lied.

"No you're not. You're bleeding. Let me help you." Tsuzuki said, trying to get closer to Hisoka.

"Don't touch me! Get away from me!" Hisoka yelled as his defensive powers flared to life, stricking Tsuzuki.

Tsuzuki fell back due to the blast but decided to try again. He wasn't going to leave Hisoka alone at a time like this. "I already told you, I'm not leaving. You can't scare me away that easily." he said.

Hisoka looked up, as a few more tears made their way down his cheaks. Tsuzuki took a chance and decided to try and embrace the boy.

Hisoka realized the angel's intentions and allowed his defensive powers to flare. "No. Don't. Don't touch me! I'm dirty! Don't!" he cried, as he continued to strike at Tsuzuki.

Tsuzuki didn't give up and slowly pulled the boy to him, cradling Hisoka against him. "Shhh... It's alright. He's gone now. You're alright. Come on, it's okay." Tsuzuki said.

Hisoka wasn't sure what came over him but he began to cry, to really cry. Sure his back hurt like hell, but he never cried, at least not infront of anyone. No one touched him either. What was happening...

Tsuzuki held Hisoka tighter minding the back injuries. Hisoka's tears continued to fall. Hisoka brought his hands up and held onto Tsuzuki's shirt, borowing against him.

"Just let it all out. It's alright." Tsuzuki said quietly.

Hisoka looked up Tsuzuki with tear filled eyes and asked "Why?"

"Because I'm your angel." Tsuzuki replied smiling down at the boy. He willed his wings to appear and enveloped them in a cocoon of white. For some reason Tsuzuki knew that it would comfort Hisoka and it did.

Hisoka could only stare up at Tsuzuki and wonder 'Could this be real...'

End Chapter 2

Arg I feel terrible about doing that to Hisoka. Bad me... I'm sorry about that, but it's necessary, trust me. Please review and don't kill me...