Chapter 5 ~ The Decisions ~
The weekends have arrived at last, however it did not start off good. Rain greeted everyone early in the morning, it seemed that this would last as long as it could take. Back in Seiichiro's house, the atmostphere was quiet even though there were three people in that very house, none of them were going to make a sound, even though Seiichiro wanted to very much.
" Riyu-kun... Hikari-chan... " Seiichiro sat on his seat and gave a huge sigh, he was liked a middle-man for the two, sitting in between Riyu and Hikari. Riyu was reading his book, at the same time, Hikari was going through her textbook as well. Riyu gave a glance at Seiichiro and noticed that he was acting wierd after that sigh.
" Riyu-kun! Where are you going? " Seiichiro suddenly stood up, seeing that Riyu was leaving his seat.
" My room... " Riyu answered coldly and walked upstairs.
" Riyu-kun... " Seiichiro gave another sigh.
" Sensei... I shall return to my room too... " Hikari stood up slowly holding her book in her arms.
" Hikari-chan... Don't worry.. that boy has morning sickness! " Seiichiro tried to joke about Riyu's action and laughed it off.
" I see... " Hikari giggled and went upstairs.
" I wonder will these two be fine... " Seiichiro murmured to himself, remembering what Riyu told him the other day.
" I see... I believe that she's from the order... "
" The order.. "
" She must not be taken lightly Riyu-kun... "
" I understand.. "
After an attempt to put a happy face in front of Seiichiro, Hikari returned to her solemn look after that.
" I'm sorry sensei... " Hikari leaned back onto the wall as she stared into the ceiling and then at Riyu's room. The door was opened, Hikari moved away from the wall slowly and started walking to Riyu's room.
" I will not run away from you... I will not... "
" May I come in? " Hikari stood outside Riyu's room and saw him laying on his bed, with his book.
" What do you want? " Riyu asked.
" What's with that cold attitude?! " Hikari became frustrated and walked in without being granted the permission to enter.
" I'm going to fix that attitude problem of your's and also to tell you this once and for all! I'm not afraid of you! Even if you're a vampire or whatever! " Hikari shut her eyes and said everything in one shot at Riyu.
" I have already warned you to stay away from me... " Riyu got up and grabbed onto Hikari's arm, he narrowed his eyes and looked straight into her's. Hikari shuddered by Riyu's sudden action.
" You will not know when I will want your blood again. " Riyu continued.
" But right now you're not right? "
" Don't you understand?! I don't want to hurt you any further! " Riyu's emotion became overflowing, he let go of Hikari's arm and fell back on his bed.
" I'm only afraid that I will not have anyone around me... Like I once experienced.. Everyone left me and I have to endure it all alone.. I'm only afraid of that.. " Hikari explained.
" That's why... That's why I don't want Riyu to run away! Because.. Because I have decided not to run away from you already! " Riyu was speechless as he looked at Hikari.
" Why are you being so stubborn... " Riyu softened his gaze and dropped his head down, staring at the floor.
" Yes... I'm a stubborn one... I... " Hikari reached out her hand to touch Riyu, as her hand became closer and closer, her eyes blurred and fell backwards.
" Hikari! " Riyu pulled her before she touched the ground.
" Hikari?! Hikari! " Riyu tried to wake her but to no avail.
" She's breathing very hard, her forehead feels hot as well... "
" Riyu-kun what's wrong?! " Seiichiro rushed in as he went upstairs to bring in some tea.
" She's having a fever... " Riyu said as he held onto Hikari.
" A fever!? I will go have the medicine ready! Riyu-kun take care of Hikari-chan! " Seiichiro placed his tray down on the table and zoomed out of the room.
" I'm sorry..I'm sorry for not noticing... " Riyu held the unconscious girl tightly.
" Why can't I reach out to him... Are we going to be separated forever.... "
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The rain has stopped eventually, however the ' rain ' in Seiichiro's house had not subsided.
" Riyu! "
" Wait! Where are you going! Stop! "
" Stop following anymore... I will kill you the next time we meet. "
" Riyu... Riyu!! "
" Ng.. " Hikari started sweating and her expression looked as if she was in pain.
" Hikari... Hikari... " A familiar voice called out to her name, and slowly she opened her eyes to see Riyu.
" Riyu... " Hikari called out his name.
" You seem to be having a bad dream... "
" A bad dream... " Hikari repeated. Riyu stood up and went over to his table.
" I wonder what that dream meant... "
" Here, drink this, it will calm you down. " Riyu handed over her a cup of tea that Seiichiro brought in earlier.
" Thank you.. " Hikari sipped the tea and indeed it worked like magic.
" I'm such an idiot.. Not noticing my own fever.. " Hikari knocked herself on the head.
" Yes... A big idiot.. Such high fever and you can be that energetic.. "
" You don't have to say it in such a way... " Hikari grumbled, but gave a smile after that.
" What? "
" Nothing.. I'm just happy... " Hikari held her tea up and sipped it once more.
" Hikari... You should still stay away from me... Nothing will change "
It was peaceful for awhile until Seiichiro rushed back in, slamming the door hard.
" Hikari-chan! " Seiichiro shouted and ran to Hikari's side, holding her hands up.
" Are you better? " Seiichiro asked.
" Y..Yes..I suppose... " Hikari frozed for a moment.
" Sensei... " Riyu sighed at Seiichiro's child-like actions.
" Hmmm You're still having a high fever Hikari-chan...It's better if you go back to sleep. "
" But I just slept.. " Hikari tried to explain.
" Yes..She just slept and woke up not long ago.. " Riyu added on.
" I don't care.. Hikari-chan.. Oto-san just.." Before Seiichiro could finished, Kaoru hit him on the head.
" What's with that oto-san Seiichiro?! How dare you throw me behind! " Kaoru exclaimed.
" Ha..Haha...Sorry Kaoru... " Seiichiro laughed even though Kaoru was staring at him.
" Aunt Kaoru! " Hikari said in joy.
" Hikari! My poor child... Are you feeling better? " Kaoru pulled Seiichiro aside and sat down on Hikari's bed.
" Yes..."
" I shouldn't have left you here... I want to take you back Hikari... " Kaoru continued. Her words left the others speechless.
" Kaoru... You don't have to take Hikari-chan home just because of a fever... " Seiichiro said.
" That's right aunt Kaoru.. " Hikari tried to enforce her wish to stay.
" Hikari, it's dangerous here now. You're a prey to all these predators out there! " Kaoru exclaimed.
" Prey? Predators? What're you talking about aunt Kaoru? " Hikari was afraid that Kaoru might know that incident, but Kaoru did knew about it already.
" Anyway.. I'm taking you back. No further questions! " Kaoru left the room before Hikari could further stopped her.
" Hikari-chan... Don't worry! I will convince her! " Seiichiro assured her and went out of the room.
" What's with aunt Kaoru? " Hikari became anxious about her present situation.
" Isn't it better if she takes you back? I feel that it's better this way... " Riyu's words surprised Hikari and she could only watched him leave.
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" Kaoru. You're too much just now... You should know Hikari-chan's own feelings. " Seiichiro became serious as he talked to Kaoru in the living room.
" Seiichiro, the hunter association has already tracked down the members of the order. And apparently one is near the academy. You should know that very well! " Kaoru retaliated.
" But do you think Hikari-chan will leave with you? " Seiichiro fought back.
" I will have her leave. "
" Kaoru... You should try to understand one's feelings. "
" Are you trying to bring about the past Seiichiro?! "
" When is this fight going to end? " Riyu came down from the stairs as he watched the two fighting.
" Riyu-kun... We are not really fighting... " Seiichiro tried to explain.
" Riyu.. You should know better than anyone that Hikari must leave. "
" Yes.. I know, and I don't disagree with that. "
" Riyu-kun?! " Seiichiro was shocked that Riyu agreed with Kaoru.
" I'm glad you understand Riyu... About your change, I will keep silent about it to the association. "
" Kaoru?! Where are you going? " Seiichiro asked anxiously.
" I will be back for her, take care of her at the mean time for me.. Or else.. " Kaoru's intimidating voice made Seiichiro scared for a moment.
Kaoru left the house not knowing that the very scene was watched by Miyuki and she disappeared after collecting the informations. Back at the special class domitory, the vampires were getting rather restless although it's weekends.
" Ray, why don't we plan a trip today? " Takumi asked in joy.
" Yes! A trip a trip! Shopping and more! " Aries agreed.
Ray remained silent at that moment, Takumi and Aries thought that the idea was rejected and were to leave his side.
" A trip sounds nice... " Ray uttered out and the two jump in joy.
" Really? A trip? " Shin asked in surprise.
" Must we really go out? " Reiko asked.
" We must... " Yoichi answered.
The group started planning where to go and what to visit, Subaru noticed that Ray was not interested and continued looking out of the window.
" We have not decided where to go... " Subaru came forward to Ray's side as he spoke.
" The town area seems nice. " Ray said.
" Oh really? Is Ray-sama following? " Subaru smiled and asked.
" I have things to do. Don't worry about me. "
" Where do you want to go, perhaps we could... "
" It's alright, Mizuki will follow me, the rest of you can go have fun. "
" Well okay... " Subaru knew that Ray did not have the intention follow them that day and stopped his further persuadings.
The group started discussing about the place that Ray wanted to go to, but Ray's thoughts were only focused onto that someone.
" Hikari "
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" Has aunt Kaoru left? " Hikari asked Seiichiro when he came into the room.
" Yes... Until your fever is gone, you can still stay here.. " Seiichiro said.
" I see... " Hikari became upset after hearing that, Seiichiro saw that coming and pat her on the head.
" Well, before you go. Oto-san is going to make a feast for you! Look forward to it! "
" Yes... " Hikari hid her tears and lay down back on the bed, not before long, she was asleep.
Almost an hour later, Hikari's phone was vibrating on the side table.
" Ng.." Hikari reached out to her phone and saw Reiya's photo.
" Reiya? "
" Hikari, we are going out shopping, do you want to join? "
" Shopping.. Reiya..I'm sorry but I'm afraid I can't.. "
" Hikari... You don't sound too good. Are you alright? "
" I... " Hikari stopped talking, from her phone, she could hear the voices of Misaki and Izumi.
" Reiya-chan! Let me speak to Hikari-chan! " Misaki exclamined.
" Misaki, hold on or the phone will drop. " Izumi tried to calm Misaki down.
Just as Hikari was about to continue talking, someone took her phone away from her.
" I'm sorry Yoshida, Hikari's not well, she won't be going. "
" Riyu?! " Hikari was surprised by his entrance.
" Riyu-kun... " Reiya was surprised as well when she heard Riyu's voice.
" Is Hikari better? " Reiya asked, her tone changed.
" I suppose, don't worry we will take care of her. "
" Alright than.. good bye. " Reiya hung up the phone. Misaki and Izumi were both confused by her action. Reiya seemed worried and anxious but did not say anything to her friends.
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" I know I'm not suppose to leave... " Hikari grumbled.
While Hikari was looking in another direction, Riyu bent down and reached out his hand to touch Hikari's forehead.
" It doesn't feel that hot like before... "
" Of course! I feel better already. " Both Hikari and Riyu remained quiet after that but Hikari decided to speak out.
" Riyu, although Aunt Kaoru wants me to leave. I have not change my mind to stay. "
" I have not change my mind either. "
" Stupid Riyu! Why are you so stubborn?! " Hikari exclaimed.
" Don't you understand that you're in a dangerous situation everytime you're near me! "
" Yes I don't! How can I leave you after knowing that you're a vampire?! " Hikari retaliated back.
Riyu kept silent for a moment and out of the sudden he grabbed Hikari and came very close to her.
" R...Riyu? "
" And you know what vampires feed on right? " Riyu came closer and closer, nearly touching her neck as talked into her ears.
" Yes. But I know you can control it. I believe you! " Hikari did not waver and remained confident, which caused Riyu to be very surprise.
Riyu moved away from Hikari and held her shoulders, looking into her eyes filled with determination and confidence, he knew he can't win over her.
" I'm a stubborn one, but you're even more stubborn than me.. " Riyu blushed a little as he spoke.
" I have decided and there's no way to turn back. I want to help you, and no one will change that decision. " Hikari continued.
" Hikari... I... "
The doorbell rang and startled the two upstairs, Seiichiro went to the door and it was quite a pleasant surprise.
" Ah! Reiya-chan! Misaki-chan, Izumi-chan! What brings all of you down to my humble home? " Seiichiro smiled widely.
" We heard that Hikari is sick and decided to come here instead. " Izumi explained.
" Is Hikari-chan feeling better already? " Misaki asked.
" Well yes... But we seem to have interrupted some important discussions up there... " Seiichiro said.
" Important discussions? " Izumi and Misaki repeated. Reiya did not speak a word, but kept looking around the house.
The three then went upstairs to Hikari's room only to find Hikari and Riyu alone.
" Hikari-chan! I'm sorry... I'm sorry... " Misaki rushed and jumped forward to hug Hikari.
" Misaki.. That's not the way to treat a sick person. " Izumi said pulling Misaki away.
" It's okay Izumi. " Hikari laughed.
" Hikari, I will leave now, if there's anything just call.. " Riyu said and went out. Reiya looked disappointed at the closed door which Riyu just left earlier.
" Hikari, I hope you're feeling better.. " Reiya turned around and gave some fruits to Hikari.
" Yes, much better.. Thanks to Sensei and Riyu.. "
" Riyu really did take good care of you.. " Izumi said.
" Than is it going to blossom into love?! " Misaki jumped in excitement. But both Hikari and Reiya were almost speechless by that question.
" How did you reached here so fast.. " Hikari changed the topic to escape from that dangerous question.
" We were near sensei's house when we called you. " Reiya explained.
" I see.. Thanks for coming to visit me.. " Hikari smiled.
Izumi then noticed that Reiya's mood was not as good as before and sensed something.
" Misaki, let's go down for awhile shall we? "
" Down? Oh yes! I want to see what's sensei doing at home! " Misaki laughed.
" You two have a good chat, Reiya we will come up later. " Izumi said and got pulled off by Misaki.
" That's just Misaki... " Hikari laughed.
" Yes... Always so positive and cheerful.. I wish I can be like her.. " Reiya blushed.
" Reiya is also nice! Always so kind and helpful.. " Hikari held Reiya hands.
" Hikari... Thank you... "
" Misaki said something before... " Reiya continued.
" Said something?"
" Yes... About the love blossom.. "
" Oh that! haha..haha.. "
" I want to know if it's true. " Reiya's voice changed and became serious.
" Reiya... "
" I'm sorry.. I must have been out of my mind... " Reiya apologised.
" No, don't say that. Riyu and I are just friends afterall. I know Reiya likes Riyu, I do support you two all the way! "
" Hikari... " Reiya became quite emotional and happy to hear that from Hikari.
" Hikari, Valentines day is coming around the corner, do you have any plans? " Reiya became more cheerful.
" I didn't know about that " Hikari laughed.
" Why don't we come to my house and whip up some delicious chocolates? "
" Sure.. It will be fun. " Hikari smiled. The two friends joked and laughed until it's time to go.
" No one will change that decision. "
" I want to help you. "
" I have decided not to run away from you! "
" Hikari... "
" Well than we should get going. Hikari do rest well.. "
Izumi's voice was heard, Riyu slowly got up from his bed and walked out to Hikari's room.
" Ah! Riyu! Thanks for the great job! " Misaki smiled, but Riyu did not reply.
" Come on Misaki... " Izumi took her down before she stirred up anymore ' trouble ' .
" Riyu-kun... are you unhappy that we came... " Reiya asked.
" How can that be? " Riyu replied.
" Thank you very much for taking care of my friend. " Reiya bowed and looked up.
" Yoshida... "
" You have always called me in this way, except for that one time... Is Hikari special to you? " Reiya asked, however Riyu remained silent.
" I'm sorry, my mind is playing games with me today... I'm leaving... " Reiya turned back and walked down the stairs, at the same time Seiichiro came up.
" See you Reiya-chan! " Seiichiro said.
" ...Yes, see you too sensei. " Reiya quickened her steps and walked away.
" What's wrong with Reiya-chan? " Seiichiro looked at Riyu.
" Nothing... "
" Anyway, there's a job in for you tonight. "
" Alright. " Riyu answered and passed Seiichiro, leaving for the hall.
" Aren't you going in? " Seiichiro asked.
" There's no need for that.. " Riyu answered coldly.
" That boy... He wants to go in actually... Well that's a cute part of him. "
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" Still can't get to sleep? " Seiichiro asked, holding onto a wet tower.
" Yes.. I guess I have slept that much during the day.. " Hikari answered.
" Your temperature is almost returning to normal.. That's fast.. " Seiichiro sat down and wipe Hikari's face with the towel.
" Is that good or bad? "
" Hikari-chan, how can you give me such a hard question to answer? " Seiichiro joked and the both laughed.
" After recovering, I will be out of here soon... " Hikari said.
" Did you tell Reiya-chan and the others? "
" No... I don't think it's the right time to.. "
" I see... "
" Sensei.. Where's Riyu? " Hikari asked.
" He's out, doing some jobs I assigned him to. "
" Jobs? " Hikari asked feeling suspicious.
" Don't worry Hikari-chan! I just have him to help Hiroshi out! "
" Chairman? "
" Yes... Now you should stop thinking and rest, I will be downstairs. " Seiichiro said as he touched her forehead.
" Okay... "
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" Riyu-kun, thanks for coming. " Hiroshi said.
" You're welcome chairman... "
" I will patrol around the academy now.. " Riyu said and left the chairman's office.
The night was going to be long, but the quietness was rather peaceful, the academy remained in it's remote state. Riyu came to the special class domitory while patrolling around, a shadow was reflected by the moon on the ground.
" Who's there? " Riyu pulled out his gun and pointed to the shadow's direction.
" Kanzaki. " Ray came out from behind the trees and walked forward facing Riyu.
" Why are you out in such a hour? " Riyu asked, holding his gun down.
" You're not going to betray her... " Ray said.
" What? " Riyu narrowed his eyes.
" If you're not capable of letting her stay. Than I will... "
A gust of wind blew by after Ray finished, causing Riyu to lose sight of Ray, and that after, Ray was not standing there anymore.
" Kanzaki... "
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In another part of the forest, a woman was feeding on another woman. A blood foul smell penetrate the clear air.
" Eirika... " A voice came out from behind.
" What are you doing here... "
" Such welcome... " Out from the shadows behind, a young lady came skipping out and showed her face under the moonlight.
" You must be hungry Eirika... " She giggled.
" Shut up Ayame. " Eirika exclaimed, and dropped the woman she was holding on the ground, wiping off the blood on her mouth.
" You should do your best... Everyone is waiting to see your capability. Especially Ichiro-sama. " Ayame plopped down beside Eirika.
" I didn't know you're that caring. "
" You know... You don't undertstand me at all Eirika.. " Ayame stood up and bent down to the woman on the ground.
" Can't waste it. " Ayame smiled at Eirika and took out a glass bottle. She dropped the liquid into the fangs' mark on the woman's neck.
" There all done! "
The woman suddenly moved and slowly helped herself up, she was not human anymore.
" So are you going back with me? " Ayame asked.
" No.. I will not return until I have accomplish what I must, for Ichiro-sama. "
" I will like to see that very much Eirika... " Ayame said.
" Don't worry, I have decided to finish it off even if it cost my life this time... I must..." Eirika clenched her fists.
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" What a warm feeling... "
Hikari was resting, closing her eyes when she felt a touch on her head and then slowly stroking her hair. She opened her eyes to see that special someone beside her.
" Hikari... Are you feeling better? " Ray asked.
" Senpai?! " Hikari sat up straight, very surprised.
" Hikari-chan! Ray-kun was worried so he came over. Well have a nice talk you two! " Seiichiro smiled and glided off.
" I'm sorry to disturb you while you were resting.. " Ray said.
" No problem, I'm not really resting though.. Can't get to sleep.. " Hikari answered, blushing alittle.
" Is that so... " Ray smiled and moved closer to Hikari, his forehead touching her's.
" Senpai? "
" Good, almost gone.. "
" Yes.. " Hikari murmured to herself as Ray moved away.
" Now you have to rest... " Ray helped Hikari back to bed and covered her with the blanket.
" Thank you for coming, I thought that I won't see you. "
" Silly.. You're sick, it's a must for me to come.. " Ray stroke Hikari's hair as he talked.
" Senpai... There's something I have to say... I will be.. "
" You don't have to say it. You will not be going anywhere. " Ray shut his eyes as he came closer and hugged her.
" Senpai? " Hikari was surprised that he knew what she was going to say.
" Hikari will stay here, because that's your decision isn't it? " Ray opened his eyes, moving away and gave Hikari a smile.
" Yes... " Hikari smiled back and covered her mouth with the blanket.
" Senpai... Can I ask you a favour? " Hikari blushed.
" Yes... "
" Can you stay with me for tonight?... Only for tonight! " Hikari immediately added on.
" I do not plan on leaving, however if you do not go to sleep than I will leave.. "
" I will! I will! " Hikari plopped back onto her pillow and shut her eyes.
" Sweet dreams... " Ray said softly, placing his hand on her forehead.
" Although it feels cold, but there's a warm feeling from this hand channeling into my body... It soothes me down... "
" Good night Ray senpai... " Hikari murmured. Her hands moved up and held onto Ray's arm, moving her hands upwards to his palm, she held his hand tightly falling into sleep.
" Hikari... I have decided as well. "
" I will protect you even if I have to die or you will hate me afterwards..."
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The next morning came, Hikari was still in bed, she felt something missing, her hand was not holding onto anything, the grip was gone.
" Ng.. " Hikari turned sideways and opened her eyes.
" Riyu?! " Hikari exclaimed.
" I guess you're perfectly alright now. "
" Well yeah... " Hikari touched her own forehead and could see that she was perfectly okay.
" Kaoru-san will be coming over later, we have contacted her already. " Riyu stood up and was about to leave.
" Yes... " Hikari showed a slight dissatisfaction in her tone.
" I'm glad you're alright Hikari... " Riyu gave a slight smile at Hikari and went out of the door.
" Riyu... " Hikari then looked towards her hand.
" It must be senpai's help... " Hikari smiled and held that hand up touching her cheeks.
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A few hours before noon, Kaoru arrived at Seiichiro's house, waiting for Hikari at the living room.
" Hikari, your aunt has arrived. " Riyu came into Hikari's room to see her sitting down not doing anything.
" Alright let's go. " Hikari stood up and walked towards Riyu.
" Wait.. Where's your luggage? " Riyu stopped her, holding onto her arm.
" There's no need for that.. " Hikari smiled and walked away from Riyu who loosened his grip and allowed her to go.
" Hikari-chan! " Seiichiro greeted as Hikari walked down.
" Eh? Where's your luggage? " Seiichiro asked.
" Aunt Kaoru I will not leave with you. " Hikari's tone became serious.
" Hikari-chan... "
" I know you're worried about my safety, but I don't want to be wrap in your arms all the time! " Hikari exclaimed.
" Now now... " Seiichiro tried to calm Hikari down before Kaoru got angry.
" I love Aunt Kaoru and everyone else! I want to protect everyone! Including Riyu! " Just as she spoke out his name, Riyu was coming downstairs and widened his eyes in surprise.
" Just because he's a vampire and because of that one incident, how can I leave him and pretend that nothing has happen? " Hikari continued.
" At this time, he need us the most! Therefore I won't abandon him. "
Seiichiro was very surprised by Hikari's determination, Kaoru remained silent. Riyu then gave a slight smile as he stood forward beside Hikari.
" Please let her stay. " Riyu said.
" I know I have no rights to ask but I want her to stay... "
" Riyu... " Hikari looked towards him.
" Is this your final decision Hikari? " Kaoru asked seriously.
" Yes! " Hikari answered.
After hearing Hikari's answer, Kaoru knew that Hikari would not change her mind afterall. letting go of her serious looks, she smiled.
" I knew you would say that.. " Kaoru said.
" Aunt Kaoru?... "
" I'm sorry Hikari... I shouldn't have force you, it's my fault... "
" Aunt Kaoru! " Hikari rushed to Kaoru's arms and hugged her aunt.
" Don't cry... " Kaoru stroked Hikari's head as she talked.
" Yes.. " Hikari sniffed and wiped away her tears.
" Such... Such... love.. " Seiichiro sniffed.
" Sensei keep your cool.. " Riyu said.
" Oto-san is very touched! " Seiichiro ran forward to hug Hikari.
" Don't touch my dear Hikari! " Kaoru stood forward and hit him.
" Kaoru... "
" Ahem! Hikari Riyu come. " Kaoru said.
" I got this from the association while I'm away... It's for the both of you. " Kaoru took out a bracelet from her pocket and a charm.
" Oh.... This! " Seiichiro jumped up.
" What are these? " Hikari asked. The others knew what they were, but Hikari did not.
" These are spells made by the mage hunters for defense against the vampires. " Seiichiro explained.
" I see... "
" Hikari.. This necklace is for you.. " Kaoru placed the bracelet around Hikari's hand
" Riyu-kun.. Shall I? " Seiichiro smiled holding the charm up.
" Are you experienced in magic by the way? " Riyu looked weary at Seiichiro.
" Well simple rituals are alright with me... Now let's do it! " Seiichiro smiled.
Seiichiro read off the words from he charm, the piece of paper glowed and the symbol from the paper glowed, it floated out of the paper. Seiichiro pointed his finger at Riyu's side neck and the symbol dashed across in a very fast speed. It attached itself to Riyu's neck glowing with little sparks. Riyu endured the pain as he gritted his teeth.
" Riyu... " Hikari was worried.
The ritual was done, and the symbol became a part of Riyu.
" Look's like a tattoo to me.. " Hikari said.
" Do you want to try how painful it is.. " Riyu said coldy.
" No thanks.. " Hikari laughed.
" Now to see whether it works.. " Seiichiro held Hikari's hand up, towards the mark on Riyu's neck. Bright blue sparks came off and attacked Riyu.
" Riyu! " Hikari shouted.
" There it worked perfectly! " Seiichiro smiled widely.
" You don't have to say it... " Kaoru looked annoyed at Seiichiro.
" Riyu is it painful? Can you stand? " Hikari looked worryingly at Riyu who was dropped dead on the floor.
" Do I have to say ouch... " Riyu looked at Hikari and then turned away.
" No. " Hikari laughed as she helped him up.
" This is for you to protect yourself from Riyu. Remember to use it if Riyu cannot be controlled. " Kaoru warned.
" Yes. Yes.. Come Kaoru.. I have to talk to you.. Let the kids talk too.. " Seiichiro pushed Kaoru off, out of the house.
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" Riyu... I want to thank you. "
Hikari and Riyu both sat down as they talked while the both adults were out.
" For? "
" For telling aunt Kaoru that you want me to stay. "
" You don't have to thank me for that.. "
" Why?! " Hikari asked confusingly.
" I guess you have defeated me in a way.. " Riyu murmured as he looked down.
" What? " Hikari asked.
" Nothing. Just don't create any trouble for me anymore. " Riyu said.
" Well as your very reliable partner I won't! " Hikari crossed her arms.
" Than I shall look forward to your partnership. Partner. " Riyu said.
" Yes! " Hikari smiled.
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" Hikari has changed... " Kaoru said.
" Yes, I could tell that too. "
" I must have neglected her feelings at that time... I'm such an idiot. "
" Yes... " Seiichiro said staring at the clouds above.
" What did you say?! " Kaoru became angry, wanting to hit Seiichiro.
" Wa...Wait! I didn't mean that you're an idiot.. I just mean that you did neglected Hikari-chan's feelings. "
" Is that so... " Kaoru regained her composure.
" Hikari-chan must have wanted you to understand her more and respect her. "
" I never knew.. I have always made the decisions for her since she was little... I thought that.. " Kaoru hid her face in her palms, causing Seiichiro to be uptight.
" Eh!? Kaoru! "
" Hikari-chan is a good girl... One day she will become a fine lady... " Seiichiro said.
" Yes... She will be a fine lady... " Kaoru repeated.
" But that doesn't mean you're not fine! Kaoru's a fine lady too! " Seiichiro quickly added.
" Seiichiro...? " Kaoru looked at him in surprised.
" Kaoru's a nice lady too! " Seiichiro smiled.
" Yes... " Kaoru looked away and blushed.
" AH! From now on I will be a good aunt to Hikari! I have decided on that! " Kaoru said out loud, hiding her red face.
" Than I shall be her good father! " Seiichiro said, smiling.
" Father?! " Kaoru questioned.
" Nothing.. haha! I think that Kaoru is a good aunt. A really good aunt! " Seiichiro smiled.
" Well.. That's of course.. " Kaoru replied blushing again.
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School began the next day, Hikari and Riyu were doing their usual job once again.
" Alright everyone, classes are starting soon! You have to leave! " Hikari shouted.
" Why do we have to leave when you are staying? " One of the female students exclaimed.
" Yes I agree! It's always Riyu-kun who's doing this job. Why do you have to stay? " Another joined.
" This is bad... I just can't handle these girls..."
" Everyone calm down, I will explain.. " Hikari smiled and said.
" Alright say it now! " All the girls exclaimed.
" Hey hey everyone! How dare all of you here bullying Hikari-chan! " Misaki dashed forward and shouted.
" Misaki? " Hikari called out.
" That's right. Hikari is doing her duty and yet all of you are complaining. Where are your manners? " Reiya stood forward, together with Izumi.
" Reiya! Izumi! " Hikari was happy to see her friends who stood by her.
" It's Reiya...Yes.. Let's go... We can't win her... " All the girls started to disband themselves turning back only to see Riyu.
" Going back? " Riyu said sarcastically.
" Yes.. " One of the girls answered and all of them ran back to class.
Riyu sighed and walked towards Hikari and her friends.
" Riyu! " Reiya called out in joy.
" The three of you have to return back as well, no exceptions. " Riyu said coldly.
" Riyu! How can you say that? " Hikari grumbled.
" It's alright Hikari, it's his job afterall. " Reiya commented.
" Thanks Yoshida. "
" You're welcome chairman! " Reiya smiled and walked off.
" Hikari-chan I'm glad you're feeling better. See you later in class! " Misaki waved and returned back.
" See you Hikari! " Izumi said.
" See you. " Hikari smiled and waved back.
Riyu and Hikari both looked towards the Day class building, Hikari felt someone holding her out of the sudden and she knew who was it.
" Let go off me please... " Hikari said.
" How can you do that? Hikari-chan.. " Shin whispered in her ears.
" Senpai.. "
" Okay okay.. I'm just worried for her since I heard that she's sick. " Shin let go of Hikari when he saw Riyu giving him the look.
" Yes.. We all heard it, feeling any better Hikari-chan? " Takumi came smiling together with the group.
" Yes.. Thank you all very much... " Hikari said.
At the same time, Ray came out with Miyuki, walking to the group.
"Good morning Hikari... Riyu-kun... "
" Good morning Ray-senpai! " Hikari bowed.
" Morning.. " Riyu greeted coldy.
" That guy! " Shin said softly, clenching his fist. Raien had to hold him back before he could do anything.
" The early exams are coming soon.. Good luck for it. " Ray said.
" Exams... " Hikari murmured to herself getting anxious.
" Hikari? " Ray saw her worried look.
" Ahaha! It's okay! Don't worry! I want to thank Senpai as well. " Hikari continued.
" Thank me? " Ray asked.
" When I was sick and you... " Hikari blushed as she talked.
" I see... Well I shall accept Hikari's thanks than.. " Ray smiled back.
Hikari nodded and smiled back in return. The group then returned back to class with Ray.
" We should go too... " Riyu said.
" Alright! "
The two went back to their own building, while walking back to class, Riyu pulled Hikari into a room.
" Riyu?! "
" I'm not going to do anything to you... Don't worry.. "
" I'm not worrying about those stuff! " Hikari exclaimed, crossing her arms.
" So what are we doing here? " Hikari gave a glance at Riyu.
" Here... " Riyu took out his gun and handed it out to Hikari.
" What... " Hikari was confused by his actions.
" This is yours... Why are you.. "
" I'm sure the magic is not enough... Use this when the time comes... "
" The time comes... " Hikari repeated.
" When I become a killing machine, uncontrollable, use this to stop me. If neccesary use it to kill me. " Riyu narrowed his eyes looking directly into Hikari's eyes.
" Kill you... "
" Yes... " Riyu came closer to her and took her by the hand, later placing his gun onto her her hand.
" Why... "
" Because you are staying by my side... This is just another precaution.. "
" I don't want to kill you... "
" Please do... I don't wish to kill anyone... "
" Riyu... "
" Since Hikari has decided to stay, than I have decided to die only in your hands. "
Hikari was speechless and did not know what to say to Riyu at that moment.
" So will you promise me...Hikari "
" Riyu.. You're putting me in a difficult situation... " Hikari looked away.
" But yes I shall promise you. " Hikari held on tightly to Riyu's gun.
" I will promise to stop Riyu.. But I won't kill you. " Hikari said.
" Hikari... "
" There are other ways other than killing, I will not resort to kill! "
Riyu remained quiet, looking at Hikari. He was surprised when Hikari held her hand up out of the blue.
" Than can you promise me that you will not hide anything from me anymore? "
" Hikari... "
" Will you? " Hikari sticked out her little finger.
" Okay.. " Riyu and Hikari then wrapped their little fingers togther, doing a pinky promise.
" Let's go back to class.. " Riyu said as he opened the door.
" Ng! " Hikari smiled and left the room with Riyu.
" The bloody rose.. " While walking along the corridor, Hikari took a glance at the gun she was handed.
" This gun seemed to be used for a very long time... "
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The school bell rang and class started. Hikari and Riyu had returned to class for their lessons.
" Exams are coming around the corner! I want everyone to do their best! " The teacher announced.
" Exams... I hate that... " Hikari groaned.
" Don't worry Hikari, exams are a piece of cake. " Izumi said.
" Of course... Izumi is so clever.. " Hikari answered.
" The guy behind you is even better.. " Izumi pointed.
Hikari took a peek back to check on Riyu.
" Yeah... " Hikari giggled.
" I am surrounded by clever people... Oh my... I must do my best! "
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Eirika who was already regaining back her full strength, almost even stronger then before was lurking in the forest.
" Hikari... "
" She will be a nice prey... " Eirika licked her lips.
" Ray-sama.. I will destroy you and this academy! "
END OF CHAPTER 5