Chapter 2

Sorry to everyone that didn't understand the last part of the previous chapter but if you take volume 7 of the manga everything will be more clear.

I open my eyes to see the ceiling of my room… how did I end up back here? I clearly remember training in the cube to find the best way to charge the fang in such a small place. I remember looking at my feet and listening to the Regalia. The special AT's that belong to the kings are said to be alive, I wonder if they miss their former master as much as me… I get out of bed and head for the kitchen hoping that there was still something comestible in the fridge.

"Akira kuuuuuuun, you're finally awake" was the only thing I could hear before my nose hit the floor… Damn this guy again? "JOIN MY BAND !" he makes big puppy eyes as if that would convince me.

Yoshito is a great guy. He's an … energetic kid when he's off the stage… but to be honest he reminds me of Akito so it doesn't really bother me, but when he's on stage he has that charisma that belongs to people that were born to be adored by fans. I met him a long time ago when I was still a G-Men … he was looking for another member for his band 'Burning Heaven'. For some reason he got the fixation that I would be the best candidate, even though I'm music deaf and can't play an instrument to save my life. He kept asking when I was with the Special Forces and he keeps bugging me now that I'm the leader of Behemoth… he's actually even more insistent now… he says that I don't have a good enough reason not to join… hmm… how did he put it?... 'You're eyes don't shine as they used to, maybe you'll find the spark you lost in music'… yeah, that's what he said 2 years ago, after the fight with Agito, but music can't heal my heart.

"Why are you here?"

"To convince you to join my band… " when I look at him he says all in one breath "… you trained for 3 days straight and when you finally collapsed Sano brought you back here. I met him a couple of days ago when I wanted to come and talk to you about the battle with those new kids. He asked me to look after you and you've been sleeping for 2 days… scary"

Did I look at him the wrong way? Oh well… that means that the battle is in 5 days and my muscles still hurt like hell from the training. I guess I'll have to take it easy for a couple of days. I have to be at my best for the battle… it won't be easy to win against the true Fang King… "Is that Sukiyaki I smell?"

"Heh? … oh yeah. Ryou chan came by today and brought it. She's really beautiful you know?"

I can't help but jump on the small basket Gorgon Shell brought and mutter a "Yeah, of course" before stuffing everything in my mouth. I didn't realize I was starving until I sensed that delicious smell. She's an incredible cook. Yoshito seats on the other side of the table and looks at me while trying to muffle a laugh.

"Anyway … why are you so stressed out for a battle with an F class? You guys are the best D team… or maybe it's just because you'll get to see your old friend again?" he asks with a big grin that immediately disappears when he sees my eyes. I must really be scary right now.

"Alright. If Behemoth wins I'll join your band" … SBAM… he falls off the chairs and immediately begins to laugh… I guess that's what people call 'roll on floor laughing'… weird guy... but at least I don't have to talk about Agito. He picks himself up and storms out the door.

Sigh peace and quiet… this is nice. I finish my meal, wash the dishes and reach for the doorknob to go outside and get some fresh air when the door suddenly opens 2 inches from my nose… I'm starting to hate that door.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Get back in bed"… Yoshito came back and is carrying a big bag… What now?

"Ok … This is menthol cream for your feat" he pulls out a blue cream from the bag "this is for the hands, and this is a mask cream… see? The green one is for in the morning and the dark blue for night" he pushes me on the couch in the living room and puts my feet up.

"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?" I yell exasperated at the sight of the maniac in front of me.

"Everyone knows you guys are the best so I'm sure you'll win. Now for your clothes I was thinking about leather and chains, as for the hair…"

"OK listen. I have some cream in the bath. Why don't you go and see if you find something useful?"

When I hear the door close I get up, take my AT's and head for the door… no… not the door… window. I have to make my escape or I'll beat the crap out of this guy. I put my AT's on and get out while still hearing him say something around the line of 'Akira I can't find anything'.

Finally I'm outside and the night sky attracts my attention. So many stars… it's dazzling. I head for the highest building I can find. Once I reach it I sit down and take my cell phone out. That picture Spitfire took of us 3 years ago… this is my treasure, the only picture I have of us together. Back then we were friends… hell, you were my only friend. My arm was resting over your chest. I remember your warmth, the smell of your skin, the beating of your heart… I wanted it. Your heart, I wanted to claim property over it.

"Akira kun!" I close my phone and look at the girl for which I threw everything away. I felt pity after almost killing her brother so I wanted to protect her. After taking care of the Chinese mob that was after her I hid her from Kaito. She's gotten stronger in the last years, all the members of Behemoth have. Maybe Iron is right … maybe these kids are finally strong enough to fly with their own wings.

"What is it Ren?"

"I … can I sit here with you?" she asked that, but she immediately sit by my side and rested her head on my shoulder. She misunderstood my actions back then and I ended up with a clingy girl by my side… sigh … Agito… I want your forgiveness… I want you to smile at me again.