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Ayano, who just witnessed the murder of her beloved father was still screaming and crying in aniexty.

"Ayano, I know it's hard but please calm down!" Kazuma said while wipping off her tears gently.

She looked at him with eyes full of pain and sorrow.

"I swear I will find the one who killed dad! I will kill him. I will definetely kill him!" She cried.

Kazuma wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to his body. He let go after she calmed down a bit and gave Ren a nod.

Kazuma disappeard into another room while Ren stayed at Ayano's side and held her hand. Ren was also crying, he couldn't believe someone murdered Jugo. He was always nice to everyone, he would help whenever anyone was in trouble. Yet why did someone have a grudge against him and killed him?

Kazuma took out his phone and dailed Kirika's number.

It was late and he hoped he wouldn't disturbe her, well such a thing shouldn't be a bother, she probably was used to it since she was a detective.

Kirika laid in her bed and was sound asleep when she heard the annoying sound of her ringing cell phone.

"Hello?" Her sleepy voice said.

"Hi Kirika, It's me Kazuma, sorry to call this late but something horrible happened and we need your help."

"What happened?" She asked, still with the same sleepy voice.

"Jugo was murdered."

As she heard this words she instantly sat up, she was shocked and couldn't believe what she just heard.

"Jugo? "

"Yes. Ayano is depressed and in a rage, saying she wants to kill the one who did this."

"You must stop her."

"I certainly will. If there is anyone allowed to kill this person than that should be me."

"Kazuma!"

"Sorry Kirika, but it has to be done. More importently, when can you come to the scene?"

"We will get there by tommorow morning."

"Time?"

"6am."

"I hate to get up that early."

"You are like that even when something like this happened..."

"One always has to pretend happiness when actually being sad, that's the only way some people can continue living."

"What did he mean? Was he still unhappy with his life? Even though now that he had Ayano by his side?" She thought.

"I will see you tommorow then Kirika."

"Okay, seeyou."

"Jugo-san. I could always rely on him. He was kind and helpful to everyone around. Why was he killed?" Kirika thought as tears ran down her cheecks.

"Nee-sama!" Ren cried out holding Ayano tightly.

"Ren. We will avenge his death. Don't worry." Ayano assured strocking his blonde soft hair.

"I think we should all get some sleep now..." Kazuma suggested.

Ayano stood up in a rage.

"What the hell are you talking about? How am I supposed to sleep after something like that? And we don't know if the murderer is actually hiding somewhere in here!"

"I think we could have easily sensed that."

"Whatever. I won't go to bed. I can't. I won't be able to sleep from now on. I won't be able to sleep, eat...I want my dad back! Kazuma bring him back! Please Kazuma!" The actually always so strong Ayano suddenly fell to her knees and held Kazuma's legs. Kazuma felt bad, he couldn't do anything for her... Even though she was so sad, there was nothing he could do to make her happy. When looking at Ren's face more pain flow through his body. Later on that pain changed into anger. No matter what Kirika or the police says, someone like that has to be eraesed. If he gets to find the culprit, he wouldn't let him get away.

The three of them suddenly went silent after hearing footsteps.

Ayano's eyes widened. She summoned Enraiha and shielded Ren from whatever was to come. Kazuma stood before the two protective.

"How nice. If he is really still in here I'd get to kill that bastard right now." He thought.

As the footsteps got closer Ren got more and more nervous, Ayano got angrier and more fired up and Kazuma got more blood thirsty. Suddenly the person turned on the lights.

"Father?" Ren asked relieved.

"I heard what happend." Genma said.

"Tzz. " Kazuma sighed, turning away so not to look his father in the eyes.

"Jugo-san." Genma said while sitting beside Jugo.

"Don't act like you're sad." Kazuma snapped.

"Stop talking nonsense Kazuma. He was my cousin. I loved him a lot."

"As if you even know what that word means..."

Genma got up with an angry look and his fists clenched.

"Stop it you two! How can you fight at a time like this! Dad just died! He was murdered by someone we need to find and kill as soon as possible! In order to do that all of us need to work together!" Ayano yelled.

Kazuma didn't like this, he hated it. But he would do it, just this once, for Ayano. And for Ren.

"Ayano, I have an idea who the murderer might be." Genma suddenly said.

"Huh?"

"Takuma Fugo."

"Again blaming wind magic users huh?" Kazuma snapped.

"He has a strong grudge against us Kannagi's." Genma added.

"But wouldn't the one they'd rather want to kill be you old man? Jugo always tried to stop the discrimination against the Fuga clan, there is no motive at all."

"I can't believe it either. Jugo tried his best in saving the Fuga clan. It couldn't be anyone from..." Ren said but was interuppted by his strict father.

"Ren, leave this to the adults. I know and respect the great power you have, but don't comment on something like that."

"I am sorry father."

"Hmph."

"What happened to the guards?" Genma asked.

"They might have been drugged, since all of them laid on the floor back in the yard." Ayano replied.

"Why did they went their when they had to protect the gates?"

"I don't know."

"Kirika will investigate tommorow, so let's call it a day for now."

"Even you say that Ojisan..."

"Ayano, nothing can be done now. Remember your father for the great man he was and continue this household in his name. You are now the head of the Kannagi family. You can't be weak and a crybaby. You need to protect everyone here from now on."

"I know."

"That old man, what the hell was he saying in a situation like that?" Kazuma said to himself annoyed, but he wouldn't comment on it out loud yet since he didn't want to upset Ayano anymore.

"Okay. Then I'll be in bed..." Ayano said sadly as she went towards her room.

"Wait Ayano." Kazuma said, following her.

"Father, what if the murderer is still in here?"

"We would have sensed him by now if that was to be the case."

"Kazuma said that too, but...what if he is able to hide his presence?"

"I don't think so. Let's go to bed. "

Ayano was about to close the door to her room when Kazuma quickly stepped inside.

"Ayano, listen. Don't take serious notice of my old man's words. Even if you're the head of the Kannagi family. It's okay to be sad. It's only natural to be sad if your loved ones die. I can fully understand your pain Ayano. You don't need to fight the murderer. Just rest for now. I will take care of anything." Kazuma assured as he held her in his arms and ran his hand down her long soft hair.

"Kazuma...Kazuma...I can't take this!" She started to cry hard. He had never seen her crying this much infront of him before. But seeing her like that gave him the feeling that she indeed needed his protection, even though she once said she wouldn't, she surely did.

"Kazuma...I...I...I am scared.." His eyes widened by hearing these words.

"It's ok...I will protect you Ayano..."

"Kazuma! I want dad to come back! I can't believe he died! We should have stayed here! If we wouldn't have went on that stupid holiday he would probably still be alive! Our selfishness is the reason for his dead!"

"Stop talking nonsense Ayano! Your father wanted us to go on that holiday! We could also have been to a restaurant or on a mission while that happened! Don't be silly you stupid girl!"

"Kazuma..."

"I know how hard it's on you princess, I really do, but please calm yourself down. We should rest for now. We will definetely avenege your fathers dad. I promise."

Her eyes, which were still filled with tears started to shine again. It made his heart feel at ease. He didn't want her to suffer as much as he did when loosing the person he loves the most. He would try anything to cheer her up, even if it will become tough.

The two changed into their night clothes and went to bed. Ayano held Kazuma's hand. "Please don't let go,okay?"

He nodded with a gentle smile and strocked her head.

" I actually prefer her this fragile once in a while..." He thought. She finally fell asleep, still holding his hand. Kazuma was still awake. He was thinking about who could be behind Jugo's murder. As everyone already said, he couldn't think of anyone who had a grudge against kind and generous Jugo. So the only reason for doing something like that could be that the culprit had a grudge against some other Kannagi...maybe Genma. It was very likely that someone would hate him. It could be that the murderer mistook Jugo for Genma. Or maybe he killed him to hurt Genma mentally. Indeed that made more sense. But it hadn't to be Genma the grudge was against, he realized that it could likely be him too. He swore to himself that he would kill off the culprit no matter what. For his sake and for Ayano's sake. And of course for Jugo. Kazuma had to admit that he was greatly found of Jugo.

"Tommorow Kirika and the police are going to investigate...we will find out more by tommorow..." He thought as he fell asleep.

When Genma woke up he looked at the watch next to his bed. It read 3.39. He felt the urge to go to the bathroom and sleepily got up. Ren was sleeping peacefully next to him. Even he was scared and didn't want to sleep alone in his own room. Maybe it was also because if something was to happen, he wanted to protect his father.

As Genma went to the bathroom, he heard some steps. He hadn't turned the light on, not wanting to wake anyone else.

"Kazuma, is that you?" He asked.

He realized not turning on the lights was a bad idea and turned them on. When he looked around no one was there. He couldn't feel any presence either.

"Whoever you are, come out. I will make you pay for what you did to Jugo."

"Oh? Are you?" A female childish sounding voice suddenly asked.

"What? Just a kid? And a girl too?" He thought.

"How rude you are ojisan, greeting guests like that..."

"I don't remember ever inviting you here."

"Hmmm, you might not know me, but I am sure he does!"

"He? Whom are you talking about?"

"The worthless child you produced."

"Stop playing around and come out already!" Genma yelled sending fire balls into the direction the voice was coming from. They were lit off instantly.

"What?" Genma asked confused.

Never was anyone able to block his attacks that fast and without any effort.

"This is a powerful one." Genma thought.

"What's wrong ojisan? Are you already done? " The girlish voice said mockingly.

"Like hell I am! Show yourself!" Genma yelled.

At the same time Ren woke up from the yell and stretched. He looked at his side.

"Father?"

"!" Genma screamed in agony and Ren instantly got up to check out what happened.

"Father! Father!" He called while running through the floor.

At the same time Kazuma and Ayano, who were sleeping upstairs, were woken up by Genma's scream.

"This is uncle's voice!" Ayano panicked.

"Yeah I know, I will check on him."

"Wait! I am coming with you!"

The two ran downstairs as fast as they could and couldn't believe their eyes.

Ren was sitting next to Genma's lifeless body. He was pretty beaten up and his face was barely recognizeable.

"You-you-you bastardssssssss!" Kazuma shouted clenching his fists. Ayano collapsed to the ground and started to cry while she held Ren tight to comfort him. Before Kazuma knew his eyes changed to red again and he was ready to destroy anything and anyone.

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