Disclaimer: Do NOT own Katekyo Hitman Reborn. The Oc's However are my property.
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BLADE II
Walking over to the counter I noticed a glass box. I stopped in my tracks and then decided to take a look. Stepping closer A Katana Came to view, I recognized it as the Katana the old man had worked on. It was beautiful and amazing how such a beautiful thing could be created from and ugly, un-shiny piece of metal. The old man was not only so kind to let me work here, but also to teach me about Blades and other weapons we sold here.
"You're here Mizuki…" Said a voice behind me making me jump. An old man in his 50's stood a few Feet's away from me. He already had grayish hair and beard. His Blue green eyes sparkled with what I believed was joy. I smiled at him and greeted the owner of this shop.
"Hello Sir." He chuckled and approached me placing an Arm around me leading me behind the counter, trough the door into the little Work shop we had.
"Sit, sit." He told me and offers me a seat. The Old man was always kind to me, never was he angry or to stick. His Wife had already passed away and his Children where all grown up and worked over seas. I felt symphony for him as he told me a little of his life story. He was lonely, and that was clear to see in his eyes.
"I see you have finished the Katana." I said and smiled as he took his 'boss-seat' before the dirty window.
"Yes, I have finally finished it… what do you think about it?" He asked with a smile.
"It's very beautiful, the carvings are very detailed, and let's not start about its blade shininess." I said. "I'll make you hot chocolate and then you can start by cleaning the shop." He said and got up making his way to the little kitchen to the right.
I looked around the Work shop. Most furniture's were made out of wood, and random Boxes were placed everywhere. I believed a few boys haven't been opened for years. But I didn't question the old man's decisions. That reminds me, I have told you his name have I not? His real name is Aki. He filled in the Grandfather role which was open in my life. Both grandfather and grandmother from both my parents sides have already passed away as I was 3, so I couldn't remember much about them. He had grown to me and I was very protective of him. I hated to see people tease him that he was older and with a slightly crouched back. He was still loveable, more that you could ever think.
"Here you go…" he said and handed me a cup of hot chocolate. I smiled and gave him a silent thank you. I shivered as the Taste of the hot chocolate filled my mouth. Aki made the best hot chocolate in town! I have always wondered why he would open a coffee shop. Not that I'm complaining. In this weapon shop I could be another side of me, I could let the wider Mizuki out.
"I will clean the big windows in the shop, is that ok?" I asked and slipped a little more form the cup.
"Yes yes! That would be wonderful young one. I have thought about it already, but my bones are not what they once used to be you know." He said and laughed. Yes, he laughed but I could feel he missed using gun's and doing Kido and all those other sport type he knew. This Weapon shop was all he had left, and I was willing to put as much fort in keeping it top as possible. With that thought and motivation running though my vain I drunk the last half of the cup up and got up.
"Is there Any Special task you will do today?" I asked das I walked over to the small kitchen placing it into the sink.
"I'm expecting a costumer today…" he said and looked at the German-clock on the wall.
"The one who requested the knives?" I asked.
"Yes… How did you know?" He asked me with an eyebrow raised. I smiled to myself as I left water flow and fill the tub.
"It's the 3rd Friday… You always expect the same costumer every month." I said and poured soap into a sponge.
"Oh… You are observant." He said and got up pulling his pants up. He sighted and then walked into the direction of the radio which stood on top of the counter. As I washed the dishes I wondered who the person was that always ordered the same type of knives every month. I have never seen this costumer which made me even more curious. But then again, it was not really any of my business now was it? After finishing the dishes and placing them in their right spot, I looked for a bucket to fill with water.
"Why won't you take a day of? It's nice outside…" I said as I moved with bucket and cleaning material in my hands though the store.
"What is there to do outside? Anyway I have a costumer who will want his order." I could have smacked myself for that.
"Right, I forgot…" I said and grinned sheepishly. Placing a brick stone before the door so it would stay open, I placed the bucket pull of water beside me and sighted. The windows were already gray… "This will be a lot more work than I thought." I said to myself and started scrubbing.
After 2 hours, one for each window, both were finally clear and clean once more. I stepped away from the shop a little to get an overall view.
"Nice…" I Said to myself and smiled at a work well done. "I'm done with the windows…" I announced proudly as I stepped back into the Shop.
"Well done… They look as good as new." Aki said praising me. I smiled and asked him what I could do next. "Maybe, if you wish you could polish and glean the glass boxes." He said in an unsure tone. My Eyes grew wide. I loved cleaning the glass boxes. That was the chance I could hold all those cool weapons.
The old man smiled at me and I knew that meant that I really had the permission to do it. I couldn't take the grin off of my face as I splashed away the dirty water in the bucket. Looking for glass cleaner in one of the many shelves in the work-shop I heard how a bunch of children passed our shop laughing.
"Got you..." I told the glass cleaner and got ready to clean some glass. I smiled to myself as a idea popped into my mind. I knew it was childish, but I couldn't help it. I held the spray containing the blue liquid like a gun and looked around suspiciously. "Mizuki here, the coast is clear…." I whispered and then begun to walk around the shop humming the 'mission impossible theme'. I once read something about it in the internet. It said to hum that song in a shop, and well, that's where I got the idea from. But the fun ended as soon as it begun, for Aki looked at me with raised eyebrows and crossed arms. I laughed nervously and apologized before getting to work with a flushed face.
"Behold… I'm holding…. It…." I said and bit my bottom lip. In my hand was the new katana Aki had finished. "Just look at its Shininess!" I exclaimed and held it to the sun. Bad mistake, the light reflected at hit my eyes right on. "Ouch... Damn… to shiny… I'm not worth its shininess." I murmured and tried to see color again. "Talk about colorblind." I whispered under my breath and blinked a couple of times. After regaining the ability to see I placed the blade down gently and placed the glass cover over it, locking it with a key.
"Mizuki, I will be in the workshop if you need anything…" Aki called.
"Sure to do…" I called back and made my way behind the counter. The little alarm clock beside the cash registry showed it was now 5:47. I placed the keys for the glass containers away and leaned against the counter, thinking about our mysterious standard costumer. I wondered what type of person he or she was. Maybe a teacher of a sports club, or maybe someone who enjoyed wood craft and needed new knives every day? Soon I gave up thinking about the endless possibilities. The squeaking of the rusty old door snapped me out my thoughts for good.
The first thing I say was a shiny tiara, and then a blonde haired boy. He looked around 16 and I wondered what he would do in a shop as this one. Then again, who am I to speak? I noted that he had a slender body and that his hair covered both his eyes. I was so captured to take in his looks that I didn't realize he was standing directly in front of me
"Try not to drool on the Counter ushishishishishi" I snapped out of my daze and looked at him.
"I am not drooling…" I said and crossed my arms. "And how may I help you?" I asked looking at him from the corner of my eye.
"Tell Aki I'm here… ushishishi" I looked at him and his wide grin and then turned to leave when I remembered something.
"May I know your name please?" I asked politely, after all a costumer was a costumer, wetter I liked it or not.
"Belphegor is my name, you may call me Bel." He said as his grin, if possible, got wider.
"Ok...Wait, does that mean you're the one who orders those knives every month?" I asked crocking my head to the side. He just laughed that 'ushishishi' laugh. "Is that a yes?" I asked and raised an eyebrow. Then I felt how something cut my cheek. Lifting up my hand to touch my right cheek, something whet was there. I looked at my fingers and saw a red liquid. Blood? When did he…? When did I…? Where did I…? What the hell?!?
Behind me I saw how the sun was being reflected by a smooth metallic surface. I turned to the knife that stuck in the wall behind me.
"Just when, or how, did it get there?" I asked myself.
"You talk too much…" said the blonde haired costumer still standing before me. Because I talked too much he had to cut my cheek? The 2 centimeter cut didn't hurt, just stung slightly, and was as fine as a paper cut.
"I'll just get Aki then…" I said and turned away hoping to get away from the strange costumer as fast as possible. I entered the work shop and found Aki in his big boss chair. "Aki, there is a costumer outside, and he wishes to talk to you." I said and watched the old man get up. He made his way past me and saw the tiara warring boy. I could have sworn I saw how Aki's smile lessened and he placed an arm before me pushing me back into the work shop a little.
"Stay in the workshop, Mizuki, and get that cut cleaned you don't wish it to turn into an infection, do you?" He asked and looked at me. Something told me that He didn't want me to be around your 'costumer' but on the other hand I didn't complain. His constant smile or grin freaked me out a little, but maybe he was just overly happy. Perhaps he won in the lotto, who knows. I nodded and went into the work shop. Aki closed the dark red door and left me to myself. Was he hiding something?
I flinched as I placed the cotton on top of the cut. It stung, badly! And I hated pain… and was very sensitive towards it… why you ask? I have no clue to be honest. It was silent in the Work shop with Aki still outside with the costumer. I looked at the door and had an urge to go to it and press my ear against it. I was curious, but as we all know, curiosity killed the cat. And I didn't wish to die yet, I still wished to fall in love and live happily ever after. Cheesy you say? Yes, it is, but hey, I'm a total sucker for cheesy and romantic stuff! The door opened and
Aki came in with a serious face. But as he noticed that I was looking at him with my head tilted to the side he placed his warm smile back on.
"Everything ok Aki?" I asked. He looked at me sitting on the wooden floor and gave a yes. He walked over to his desk and took a box with him. I guessed the box to contain the knives. So that boy really was the one who ordered them. But for what did he need them for? I looked out the door and saw him leaning against the counter. He looked at me, I guessed, and licked his lips. I raised my eyebrows and wondered if he was thinking about food. Did I really look like food? Aki stepped out the room again and handed our costumer the brown box.
"Till then, ushishishi." The boy said and turned to leave. I got up from the floor and walked up beside Aki.
"Aki?" I looked up to the old man and saw that he was following the Boys every move though the windows.
"Mizuki, promise me to stay away from people like him." He said. He was so serious, it scared me. He had never been like that around me.
"I-I suppose." I said and looked out the windows. "But what do you mean with, people like him?" I asked looking up at him again playing with a strand of my black hair. He sighted and placed a hand on my head.
"Just stay away from him, ok?" He asked in a loving way. I nodded though I didn't understand this much. Why should I stay away from him? I didn't think I would see him again, so staying away from him wouldn't be something hard to do, Right?
It was around 7 pm and my sister came to pick me up. She entered the shop and was followed by a Tall Black haired Man. His dark blue eyes widen as he saw the many weapons on the wall, in the shelf's, and in the glass boxes.
"Wow…" He said. That handsome man is my sister's Boyfriend. He was like a big brother to me helped me when I had problems in a game. He was a great gamer. On the pc, Wii, Playstaion, Game boy, you name it. He knew just what to do.
"Emi!" I greeted and walked over to her.
"You, Chihuhua, work here?" My sister's boyfriend asked. I frowned at the nickname.
"I'm not a dog, much less a Chihuahua." I said. He chuckled and messed up my hair. "Stop that!" I ordered and escaped his gasped.
"Emi, say something!" I turned to my elder sister who watched with amusement.
"Why should I?" she asked and grinned evilly at me. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arm.
"Ah, Emi, how have you been?" Aki said as he appeared in the door.
"I have been very well! How about you sir?" She said and smiled.
"I have been very good to. Your little sister is working hard to keep the shop top. I'm really glad to have her to help me out." He complimented and stepped up to us. "And who may this young man be?" All of us turned to my sister's boyfriend who scratched the back of his head.
"The names Shuun, 18 and am Emi's boyfriend." He said and hugged Emi lovingly. Aki chuckled and gave off an 'I see'.
"I'm Aki, the owner of this shop, concerning the age, I rather not say." He spoke and smiled.
"We are leaving then, before mother calls the police." Emi announced. I agreed. mother would really do that, no kidding! If I walked home from school, and wouldn't be home before 7, she calls the police. They already know me by now, and also my mother's over reaction issue. But hey, that way I got a lift home at least once a week, mostly on Fridays. During Friday I had club activities. I was in the Archery club. I didn't participate in the sport activity though. I was only an assistant for the coach there. All I really did was checking the attendance, helped planning out the activities and handed the other members sank or water bottles.
Rei was in the club as well, surprisingly though he never missed a day, never! He even went when he was sick! He being the best one in the club made him even more an eye catcher for ladies. And being an assistant was in this case positive, but the fact that some fan girls of his shoot glares at me made it negative again. After the club activities I would still have to go work, and that was the cause for me sometimes being home late. Though Aki always said I could go, I insisted to finish my tasks first.
Saying our goodbyes, Emi, Shuun and I made our way to Shuun's car which was standing just a few meters away from the Shop. Somewhere during the drive back home Emi noticed the fine cut on my cheek and asked about it. I told her truthfully about our blonde standard costumer, whose name slipped my mind. She looked at Shuun who looked back at her shortly before facing the front again.
"It almost seems like he marked you." The 18 old stated. Emi nodded in agreement and said.
"My little sister has an admirer." It was clear to everyone at she was just joking around.
"Yes sure, that's why he would throw a knife at me." I said and rolled my eyes looking back out the window.
"But why would a teen go and order a bunch of knives? Must he not have an ID card or be 18 at least?" She asked. Now that she mentioned it, we never sold our stuff to people under 18. And the blonde boy didn't seem to be 18 to me. But then again I could be mistaken.
"I wasn't sure if he was 16 or 18." I murmured. Emi sighted and said.
"You do know mother is probably going to ask about it, and if you mention a boy, then she'll freak out." I knew that, and I had already thought about a backup plan. I would say I was placing on my lipstick in the bus and there was a hole in the street making me mess up the lipstick as it drove through it. The lipstick was waterproof.
"I already have thought about that dear sister." I said and smiled.
"You're not going to use the 'lipstick' excuse again right?" She asked looking at me suspiciously.
"Noooo~" I replied dragging out the word.
"She was so going to use that." Snorted Shuun. I slowly turned my head from the window and glared at him. Oh how I wished to stuff his mouth full of marshmallows and make him sing the national anthem! Sometimes Shuun was nothing but a child. I guessed the saying "Men are like trees, they need 50 years to grow up" is true!
The white car pulled over and parked right outside our cream colored house also knows as my home. From there, the times passed fast. To my luck, my mother didn't really ask about the cut. She just said,
"Another cut? You're going to die of blood loss someday." Shuun drove home after watching a movie with Emi in her room. I was jealous of her, and I admit that honestly, I mean, I need some love to!
Right now I was lying on top of my bed and stared at my, oh so interesting ceiling. I couldn't sleep. Something bothered me, and that was a specific laugh that started with 'ushi' and ended with 'shishi'…… Can you guess it? I sat up and focused on the candle standing on top of a drawer. I always light candles before I went to sleep. They were calming and just made the atmosphere more comfortable, especially when the lights were out, like right now. I glanced around my dark room. My desk was filled with papers and books. Mangas dominated the piece of furniture, so did coloring pens and water colors.
Everything was messed up on that table, and that's just the way I liked it. The next thing I saw was my closet. I looked at it strangely as I remembered how its insides looked like. A plant followed. And then came my full body mirror. On its sides were hocks for jackets and hats, on one different kind of necklaces hung. In my mirror the window reflected which was directly across it. Reflected were also the tree outside as well as the bright moon and a shadowed figure that looked like a person sitting on a tree brunch. My gaze moved once again to my door and looked at the anime poster that hung on it… My eyes narrowed, I felt like I just missed out something and looked back at the mirror. The shadow was still there, but unlike before it seemed like a person who was standing on top of the brunch. I got up and walked to the mirror. I looked at it and then turned to the window. Nothing, outside the window was nothing out of the ordinary. I turned back to my mirror and also there, the shadow from a second ago was gone.
"You're having hallucinations again Mizuki." I told myself and turned on the TV to get my mind off of the past event. TV always helped. I sat on my chair and turned it to face the TV screen. Nothing but quiz shows was in the channels, and I soon got bored of them. So bored, I feel asleep on the cushioned chair. My sleep was pleasant, but something weird happened. I dreamt that someone lifted me off my chair and laid me unto something soft while muttering
"Good night and have bloody dreams… ushishishi" Talk about 'a dream is a wish your heart makes' huh?