-THE RABBIT-
"So...you met this kid that Chizuru met...and for some unknown reason..is a ghost?"
If things couldn't get any weirder. This happens. Hijikata sighed. Saito and Harada suddenly came into his room with an important things to report that turned out to be a Ghost Boy, that they claimed to be the same person that was roaming in the Shinsengumi's grounds.
"Vice Commander, it's best not to overlook this situation. Both Harada and Yukimura encountered the same boy according to their description. This Boy can be dangerous in the near future" Saito said. "But still, that kid did nothing bad. If he is, he should have left the woman to die" Harada included.
Hijikata sighed. Why can't he just have a peaceful day once?
"Hijikata-San!" A voice called as the door slammed open. "Heisuke? Nanda?" Hijikata enquired the boy who seemed as if he had ran all the way from Edo. "This kid just came through the front door demanding we stop the Ochimizu. He even threaten us!" Heisuke stated as the group quickly made their way towards the front gates.
There was a child standing just in front of the gates. Souji had his sword out with a grin, Shinpachi was confused but he too held his weapon. Gen was worried for both the boy and the welfare of the Shinsengumi.
"GAHAHAH Look at their faces! So cute that I want to tear them apart!" Haku screamed. "Please don't disturb me right now. We're in the territory of the Shinsengumi" Rei thought back. "That reminds me. We can just destroy the place you know! Let's Ride the Madness! I want to fight, NOW!" "I know, but everyone deserve a chance. I can't just go ahead and destroy the place without reason" "My God. What happened to my cute bloodthirsty Kid? We used to massacre towns!" "THAT was years ago. And besides...I've decided to stop those needless killing"
"What's going on?" Kondo arrived on the scene. As well as Chizuru. "Ah! Your the boy" Chizuru muttered under her breath. "Hey! Your that kid that I met a moment ago!" Harada exclaimed pointing his fingers at Rei.
"It's my pleasure to meet the warriors of Shinsengumi. I've always admire you guys ever since I've heard about Shinsengumi" Rei said with a small smile. "What the...now that's something you don't hear everyday" Heisuke commented, no one sees Shinsengumi as a 'nice' figure, only a group of killers. "And you are?" Hijikata asked as his eyes turned cold.
"My name's Rei. Greetings" Rei answered. "Let's get this straight. I would like you to stop the production of the Ochimizu" Rei continued as sharp gasped were heard.
"And how did you gain this information?" Sannan asked with his dangerous smile. "That is classified. But know that I mean no harm unless given a reason to attack" Rei answered. "Ne? Why don't we just kill him? It isn't seem like he belongs to any clan" Souji asked and for the first time. No one bothers to object him.
"And that's upsetting..." Rei muttered "Rei. Just kill them already, their stareing at us like we're nutjobs" Haku sneered. "Anyone would do that. Maybe I should give a little push"
"Before we fight. I would like to say something" Rei said as curious eyes looked at him. "If you don't stop the making of the Water of Life. I will be forced to kill' Rei narrowed his eyes as everyone drawn their blades for protection. "And I don't want needless bloodshed" he continued
"And we're supposed to believe you?" Souji asked with his laugh "We aren't idiots"
Chizuru were grown weary for the boy. This Boy helped her, his eyes were filled with kindness and would never do any harm. Yet, there's hidden sadness deep down. "Ano...who sent you here?" Chizuru asked with almost all of her courage knowing that someone will soon scold her for being there.
"Yukimura! Why are you here? Get to a safer place!" Hijikata demanded as Chizuru gasped at his thundering voice. "You asked of who sent me here Right?" Rei said to the girl with a small smile.
"I was sent here to die"
Rei answered as their eyes widen. "Oi...your giving out the wrong message Idiot" "Really? Well...it is the truth. We're sent here through the prototype so we could have died" Rei thought
"What do you mean Child?" Kondo asked. Why would someone sent a child no less to do such a thing?! How low are those people? Kondo thought with rage. "Well...I'm sent here without any knowledge if I would die or not. It's a 50/50% chance between life and death for me" Rei said no noticing the reaction of the Shinsengumi.
"Woah...that's harsh" Shinpachi muttered. "Well. They sent me here to stop Shinsengumi from doing any more process of the Ochimizu" Rei said as the situation turned serious.
"Tell me Child. Do you have any Family members? How old are you?" Kondo asked as Hijikata stared at the him, Completely aware of what the Commander has in mind. "Kondo-San! Are you planning to let this kid-" Hijikata was cut off when Rei answered.
"Well...my parents died a long time ago. As for my age...15...?" Rei answered though it sounded like a question. "15?! Your definitely not 15! You are like ten times that age!" Haku laughed "please Don't laugh at me like that Haku. I don't want people to know my age..." "Why not!? They'll only neither laugh at you or die of a heart attack"
Rei sighed unconsciously. "Hm?" Rei looked from the corner of his eyes, looking at the shadows by the gates. "Oh? The dusk comes bringing along its shadow. Haha! What will you do now?" Rei ignored Haku's words. With a smile he asked
"Can we talk about this inside?" Rei asked as the silence drawn in. Rei sighed as he sat on the floor with confused eyes on him. "If it makes you feel better. I'll stay here until you trust me enough to sheath your weapons" Rei said, surprisingly the Captains.
"We're leaving" Hijikata announced as he pushed Shinpachi and Harada back into the HQ. "Eh? We're gonna leave this kid here?" Souji questioned as Hijikata glared at him. Kondo was thinking the same thing. "Then? Let him in and expose everything? Ignore him Souji. He'll leave soon. I'll have Yamazaki watching him" Hijikata said whispering the last part as the Captain hesitantly left the boy there. Hijikata pushed Kondo in before he do anything that he deem unnecessary.
"They..left...?...THE HELL!? IGNORING THE KILLER DUOS AS IF WE DON'T EXIST! REI! LET ME RUN WILD!" Haku was damn pissed. Rei sighed, he expected this but to be left like a abandoned animal wasn't in his things-to-expect-in-the-Shinsengumi List. "Well. Regardless of that" Rei thought as he eyed the shadow behind him.
"I never thought they would exist now" Rei muttered at the moving shadows shaped almost like a bunny outside the gates. "Those Shadows isn't as much as before" Haku muttered "You mean as in population?" Rei asked hearing Haku scoff. "Hehe...those little scared minions. We used to command them" Haku said remembering memories from the days. "That was before. I wish they would stop following us around" "Oh? Don't hide the fact you like it Rei. Making deeds done by others, now isn't that convenience?" "Your being talkative today Haku"
Rei thoughts were severed when he noticed the girl stareing with worried eyes at him. "Yes?" Rei asked "A-Are you really going to sit there the whole day?" Chizuru asked as she slowly approach the boy. "Of course. I gave my word didn't I?" Rei said as the Girl was suddenly stopped by a Man.
"What are you doing Yukimura?"
Saito has his hand by his sword. Ready to be drawn anytime soon. "Saito-San!" Chizuru was surprised by his appearance. Saito narrowed his eyes on Rei who smiled back. "Are you planing to continue?" Saito muttered "Yup. I said that I'll stay here until you trust me" Rei said as Saito had his back turned. Pushing Chizuru away from Rei as they walked away.
"Yukimura. Your Not allowed to approach the boy without anyone with you" Saito said leaving no room for argument. Chizuru nodded sadly before looking at Rei for one more time.
"I'm going to go Crazy soon. My instinct is saying that a harem is going to happen with that Girl" Haku sighed with a smirk as Rei gave a small laugh. "Hopefully nothing bad happens. That Girl seemed innocent in this mess"
Time passed ever so quickly. The sky turned orange before darkening to black. Rei yawned at his place, he was starting to feel sleepy but despite the tiredness. He stayed sitted in the front gates, knowing fully well that someone was watching him.
"This..horror...how much longer do we have to wait?" Haku muttered. Rei has been sitting there for hours. "For awhile Haku. Trust is earned, not gain" Rei spoke aloud. "Trust my Ass. I prefer backstabbing people" Haku answered.
"Is he really serious?" Heisuke uttered, the three idiots were curious, perhaps they thought that Rei left their grounds. But to their surprise, Rei was still there. "That kid is still there.." Harada muttered "Should we kick him out?" Shinpachi suggested as he went without the two's knowledge.
"Oi Kid! Sorry but can you leave?" Shinpachi asked standing in front of the boy with his arms crossed. "Hm? So do you trust me?" Rei asked looking up to the older man. "Shinpachi-San!" Heisuke joined in followed by Harada. "Oi Gaki. I think you should leave before anything bad happens" Harada spoken. "Sorry but I've a mission to do" Rei replied sheepishly.
'I was sent here to die'
Remember the word Rei said and got curious. "Why don't you tell us more about yourself? Isn't that the first step in trusting a stranger?" Harada said with a smile. "Eh!? Your kidding right?" Heisuke yelled followed by Shinpachi. Both didn't see this coming.
"Well...I'm Rei, and I'm 15 this year" Rei said excitedly "I like meat, playing games and napping. I admire the Shinsengumi!" Rei said. Making the three embarrassed by his claims. "Why do you even like us. People don't usually like a group of...killers" Heisuke muttered. "Killers? Since when?" Rei asked before starting his story
"In the place I'm from (before the OutBreak). The people admired the Shinsengumi for their Pride and honor since The people over there doesn't really have what it takes to be a real warrior" Rei said with a bright smile "I personally admire the Shinsengumi because of their determination to press onward" he added with a small blush.
"Woah..you could be the first person we ever knew admire us" Heisuke said pointing his finger at Rei who smiled. "Really? I didn't know that" Rei uttered. "Kid, mind telling us where your from? Your cloths are different from us" Harada asked as Rei kept quiet. "Sorry but I can't share information of where I'm from, it's best that no one knows" Rei answered. "Just said that we're from the damn future and here to kill you all Bastards! That will solve everything Rei!" "Like said, I don't want anyone freaking out or think I'm crazy"
"Sorry kid but we can't let you in, orders are orders"
"…there they go, leaving us alone again…How confidence are Humans again?" Haku growled in a low tone. "Hm?" Rei felt something touching him. Turning he saw a black rabbit that coming from the gates, looking up to up him. "Haha! Bow before me you bunny!" Haku yelled as Rei patted the bunny. "Shadow Rabbit, so it was you that was by the gates" Rei muttered as darkness surrounds the rabbit forming a shape of a boy that looks a lot like Toudo Heisuke sitting down beside Rei like a dog. "Oh? You saw those people?" Rei muttered in awe as a smile crept onto his face. "I never knew Rabbit can change it's form to another, How interesting" Rei muttered with a smile. "Rei, use that Bunny. It clearly wants to be used. Tell it to go in, act, and than go for the kill!" Haku chuckled. "Change back, I don't want them to see one of their own acting like this" Rei said as the bunny revert back to its original form. "Tch, at least you got those stupid bunnies on your side again. Ah~ good memories" Haku uttered.
Shadow Rabbit, created by darkness of the hearts of people. Rei was able to tame those little beast due to his raw power. After all, it's neither serve the strongest or be destroyed.
Hours passed and nothing happened, Rei has been sitting there for hours and Haku was getting restless. Rei could already tell that it's been 4hours passed midnight. Surely the people of Shinsengumi is recasting or at least doing rounds around Kyoto.
"Still here?" A voice said as two people approached him. It was Souji and Chizuru. "A-Ano, are you alright?" Chizuru asked holding out a bowl of rice for Rei to eat. "It's…for me?" Rei asked. "Kondo-San was worried so he sent us to come check on you" Souji said glaring at the boy. "Can you please leave? Your really troublesome to deal with" Souji said as Rei eat the rice. "As much as I would love to, I've to accomplish my given job" Rei said as a sword was placed on his neck. "Okita-San!" Chizuru yelled in shock. "I don't care about your so called job, you are disturbing our work. You better leave right now, or else I will kill yo-" Souji was cut off, suddenly his eyes went blank and collapsed into the ground. The sword dropped onto the floor with the metal sound echoing. "Eh?" Chizuru's mind went blank. What just happened?
"That's what you get for threatening the [King]" Haku laughed. Rei held a emotionless face, starting at the body covered with darkness in front of him. "Those stupid Bunnies..." Rei thought sighing as he watched as the Girl slowly made her way beside the body of the Captain. "O-Okita-San…?" Chizuru muttered as she hurried to check for pulse. "…eh..?" There was none. Somehow,
Okita Souji died on the spot.