Chapter 12

"I do not like this Ruto. He shouldn't be anywhere near her after how he has treated her. She may have been a servant to him, but to belittle her and demean her like he did is unforgivable and I most certainly don't like how he abused her powers for fame." Lory groused to his silent companion.

Ruto nodded. "Many things have changed since the time when we too were captive, old friend. At least the boy didn't wish to rule the world like your final master."

Lory cringed. The image of a short man with a strange mustache came to mind. "Ah... That is true, but he only ruled for minutes before he fell."

"But the damage he caused will last for centuries." Ruto reminded him. "All this whelp desires is a legacy. That can either come before or, after his departure. What he has at the moment is insignificant."

"Haaaa... That is true, if he had no talent at all his position would be weak and only brief, like the dying ember of a flame." Lory answered thoughtfully.

Ruto smiled. "Besides, you said so yourself that this would do her good. Think of it as practice in controlling her delicious temper. If she is able to walk away without turning him into an animal or, insect that she feels matches his personality, then she will be able to walk freely amongst them without them thinking of her as a demon and it would be a great improvement on what it used to be." Ruto snickered thinking of all the strange creatures she had created from being angered. Although, she does have quite an imagination when it comes to things like that.

Lory grunted. "Labels, labels... That's all the names ever were. Paltry little words created by an insecure little man to explain what he had no possibility of understanding. Enough of this depressing subject. The man died eons ago. I do not wish to think of him or, that time. On to more cheerful thoughts." He commanded as he pulled out a little heart-shaped notepad.

"So? Are you going to answer my question?" Yashiro prodded now that he had Ren cornered on the long bus ride.

Ren sighed. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"She obviously has a connection to Fuwa-san. If he's her ex then he may try to cause problems with you. You really should stake your claim on her as soon as possible." Yashiro told him sneakily.

Ren rolled his eyes. "You really have no concept of the phrase, not your concern. Do you? I'm telling you that it's nothing like that. She wouldn't go to him for any reason."

"Okay... If that's what you think, I won't say another word." Yashiro sang to him with a smile. It was so fun getting under Ren's skin and teasing him.

"Whatever..." Ren groaned and went back to studying his script.

I suppose I was right in thinking that it wasn't her. He groused as he lounged lazily on the sofa. She was a slave after all. This girl is too opinionated and aggressive to be that Kyoko. I don't know why I even thought it was her to begin with. He laughed at the thought.

"Ah... Tsuruga-san." He heard her chipper voice say a name that he detested.

He quickly arose and walked into the hall behind her.

"Yes, I just wanted to let you know the good news. I..." She was cut off when the blond rocker snatched the phone from her hand.

"Yes... She finished my PV and I'm going to be the one to make her famous. Now good-bye." He arrogantly spewed then tossed the phone back to her after hanging up.

"Why did you do that?!" She snapped and something flickered in her eyes.

"Pfft, like Tsuruga has time to pay attention to a untalented, sexless little nobody like you. I just did him a favor and you should be grateful to me for not having to hear him tell you off." He told her arrogantly.

She smiled sweetly. "Very well then. I suppose you would like to reflect on your boorish behavior. My relation to Tsuruga-san doesn't concern you and I have had enough of you to fill me for a lifetime!" Her smile wasn't so sweet anymore, it had turned feral and it was starting to worry him.

"Like someone like you could do anything to me. I am Fuwa Sho." He hid his worry.

She chuckled. "Someone like you? I'd rather not have anything to do with the swine that you are." She turned and snapped her fingers. "You have 10 minutes to reflect and consider yourself lucky that it isn't permanent."

"What?" He snorted. "Something doesn't sound right." He grunted. He turned to watch her enter the elevator and saw his reflection in the mirror. "You... you did this to me?!" He squealed.

She smiled and waved as the doors shut.

Lory laughed uncontrollably. "You didn't! Oh, that is just too entertaining. If only I had been there Sister." He wiped the tears from his eyes. "I have not been witness to your antics in so very long." He kissed her forehead. "A miniature swine?" He giggled.

She nodded. "It's not that funny Huba Syd... I failed to restrain my anger." She told him defeatedly.

He stroked her hair. "Farasha... The fact that he was only a swine for only 10 minutes and not consumed in a pillar of flame, is testament to your restraint. It has been a long while. I think you did quite well dealing with him. Besides, who will believe his story if he chooses to tell?" He giggled.

She sighed and took another sip of the alcohol she had conjured last time she was upset.

Lory snickered. "Might I suggest Sister? Do not drink as much as you did last time unless you wish to have a repeat of whatever occurred before."

She froze, blushed and quickly sat the goblet on the low table next to her chaise.

Lory's eyebrow creased at her reaction. He tilted his head to the side as he studied her. "Now what would merit that reaction?" He asked curiously as he narrowed his eyes at her.

Her blush deepened. "That is none of your concern Little Brother. Nothing of consequence happened." She quickly told him and popped a grape in her mouth before she confessed everything.

He smirked. "Very well, I shall leave it at that."

"As you should since it is none of your business." She huffed.

He chuckled. "Whatever you say..." He goaded.

"I'm telling you to drop it." She groused. "Nothing happened. I did nothing to Kuon."

He rolled his eyes and smirked. "Of course. I never implied otherwise."

Her jaw dropped. "Then what was that comment and reaction?"

He snickered. "I have no idea what you are referring to, my lovely sister. I have implied nothing. You're paranoid." He teased.

She crossed her arm across her chest. "Hmph... Just keep you're theories to yourself then."

He chuckled. "I will."

"Good..." She huffed again.

"Fine." He chuckled.