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The Voice
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"My sheets are cold without you
My body often seizes, alone.
Craving
Crying."
"Kaoru, it has almost been a year," commented Yahiko softly. He was wearing black tight clothes and a long sword was sheathed in his back. He was now a month away from becoming seventeen, and he was finally glad to be allowed into action. "Why are you still afraid of Yukishiro-sama?"
Kaoru forced a smile to her lips and her hand nervously moved her hair behind her ear, "I don't know Yahiko," replied Kaoru uneasily, "I know he has done nothing wrong…is just, I guess is instinct."
"Hm," Yahiko replied disapprovingly, "He saved you, for me, I just think is unfair."
"Yeah, yeah, I'll try harder," said Kaoru, annoyance flickering in her voice.
"I feel like I've heard this before," pointed Yahiko, a similar annoyance also creeping into his own voice.
"So, when are you leaving?" asked Kaoru to change the subject. She stood from her bed and moved to her wardrobe and took out a pair of jeans.
"Tonight," replied Yahiko turning away while his sister changed clothes, "I'll be away for a week."
"A week," repeated Kaoru as if in thought, "I have to work in some old data this week, so that means I'm out of danger, which makes me glad. Also, Yukishiro-sama said that my chip may need to be changed soon, something about increasing capacity."
"Yeah, I heard about it. Yukishiro-sama said that my next mission will be with you, so he wants to add a few applications… in case we find ourselves in danger."
"Very well, if it's to protect you, I have no problems at all," said Kaoru with a soft smile. She had her brother with her, her only living relative, but somehow she felt as if there was something missing.
"That again. Kaoru, Yukishiro-sama is a good man, he just wants to help," once again pushed Yahiko.
"I believe you, sorry, you know I always say that, don't get all upset with me," pleaded Kaoru with little patience.
"You know he likes you, do you?" asked Yahiko, his voice holding an uncommon seriousness.
"That's what you wish for, but you hallucinating, Yukishiro-sama can't feel anything resembling love, only lust… and I am not sure he even feels that way towards me," said Kaoru dismissively, but she knew better. She could easily see the burning lust he held for her, but it didn't incite anything more than fear in her.
"Whatever Kaoru, I'm leaving," said Yahiko rudely and moved to the door, but stopped, "Be nice."
Kaoru huffed in annoyance at the authoritative way he addressed her, "You be nice, I am your older sister!"
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Kaoru had been working in her computer when she suddenly felt a hand fall over her head. A startled gasp escaped her lips and she unknowingly reached to the hand and grabbed it forcefully, fully intending to hurt her attacker.
"Wow, Kamiya-san, it's just me," howled Enishi with surprise.
"Yukishiro-san!" exclaimed Kaoru, dread clouding her heart, "I am sorry, is just…"
"Is all right," assured Enishi with a soft smile, "I am glad that my technicians know how to protect themselves."
"Sorry again," said Kaoru and her blue eyes tried their best to avoid his eyes, she was afraid of what she would find.
"Kaoru," whispered Enishi amiably, "Why won't you look at me?"
Blue eyes moved to aqua ones, "I, do not concern so much about it Yukishiro-san, my memories have always been a mess."
"Enishi," he pleaded, "and tell me, what do my eyes remind you of?"
Kaoru bit her lip nervously, "Nothing in particular… just a scary feeling."
"To think that's the only reason that stops us from being together," Enishi said evenly, unknowing or deciding to ignore the implications his words could have on the black-haired girl at his side.
"I… I'm sorry Yukishiro-sama," said Kaoru apologetically. He always made her so nervous, and as always, she started to play with her hands.
"It's all right Kaoru," Enishi said with a soft smile, "we are young, we have time," he finally said and turned away from her to stretch. After he showed her the magnificence of his body he turned to her, "I just came to say that tomorrow I require your company."
"My company?" asked an unsure Kaoru.
What rewarded her with a chuckle, "I'll be going to the capital for some matters, I though your company may benefit us both… after all, how long have you been caged here?"
Kaoru smiled, "Too long."
"Like I said," replied Enishi with a smirk, "So, tomorrow we leave at 8 am, pack things for two days… just in case."
"Of course, Yukishiro-san," replied Kaoru with a smile of her own. She knew better than to act disobediently, and besides, this far he had been a gentleman. A drug dealer…of course, the perfect gentleman…that was just fishy.
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The next day Kaoru pulled a heavy luggage down her room and to the entrance of the elevator. She successfully dragged the old thing inside and after pressing the #1 button she rested against the wall. She closed her eyes to allow them a minute of rest… she hadn't slept last night at all. Nervousness decided to attack her mercilessly.
What if he tried to make a move on her?
What if they stayed longer?
What if they were attacked?
What if another drug dealer decided he wanted her to share his bed?
What if she said something inappropriate?
The elevator's ding awoke her from her thoughts and she hurried out of the elevator, only to collide against a firm chest, "Kaoru… this is floor five…" said Enishi with some amusement, "I've heard you are not a morning person… but I never knew it was this much."
"Sorry, Yukishiro-san," mumbled Kaoru embarrassed.
"At least the trip promises to be funny," commented the white haired man with a chuckle, "Down we go."
"Down we go," replied Kaoru, half-excited.
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"Are we there yet?" asked Kaoru with a pout, they had been traveling for more than three hours and they had yet to reach the capital. She was sure that by now no more blood traveled down her legs.
"We are almost there Kaoru," replied Enishi evenly. He was wearing his shades today and he had been looking out the window the whole time.
"Is there something I should watch out for?" asked Kaoru with an even voice, even when once again nervousness was creeping up her spine.
For the first time in the last hour Yukishiro turned to her, his blue-green eyes piercing into her, "You have nothing to worry about," Enishi said tightly, "I am merely over cautious today because I have to protect you."
"I don't think I am in more danger than you are Yukishiro-san," replied Kaoru uncertain.
"Hn, that's probably true," said the white haired man as he turned once again to look outside, "However, if something happens to me, I don't care, but if something happens to you…"
"Nothing is going to happen to me," assured Kaoru.
Turquoise eyes locked on hers and after a moment an almost imperceptible nod was his answer, "You are right."
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A few hours later, Enishi was dragging Kaoru through a crowd. She knew China was rumored to have a high population but she didn't think it was this much. Her shorter frame had not been made to sustain this treatment. She felt she was so small that the oxygen was being stolen by the taller people before it could reach her.
"Yukishiro-san," cried Kaoru, "I can't breathe."
"We are almost there Kaoru, just don't let go of my hand," instructed Enishi, but he seemed tense for some strange reason.
Kaoru nodded her head even when she knew he was not looking at her, but it made her feel reassured if only a little bit. She began to chant to herself to overcome this incommodity, "Only a few more minutes… you can do it Kaoru."
Still, the people around her continuously pushed and caged her and somehow it was making her panic. She held Yukishiro's hand tighter as it was becoming even harder to walk through the people. She was debating whether to call for him again or enduring it by herself when a flash of red caught her attention.
She turned her face to the right and she could distinguish an individual with long bloody-red hair walking through the multitude easily. She was impressed, no one bumped against the person, as if he were a ghost or an apparition instead of a real person. Was it a man or a woman? She couldn't tell, the loose hair looked unkempt and masculine but the pink hakama made her doubt it was a man.
She was dragged harshly away from Yukishiro and she screamed bloody murder when she felt herself being pushed by the multitude farther and farther away. Panic had finally seized her and tears began to fall down her cheek. She pushed violently against the multitude, but it was no use, she felt like she wasn't going anywhere. After she shoved some guy forcefully the man turned annoyed and was about to hit her when he was pushed out of the way.
"Kaoru," roared Enishi over the multitude and she turned to him with gratefulness.
"Yukishiro-sama," she cried as he pulled her to him and circled his arm around her waist protectively.
"I told you to hold on tight," he reprimanded, half angry and the other half scared.
"Sorry Yukishiro-sama… I was distracted," replied a mortified Kaoru.
"With what?" probed Yukishiro as he once again opened up a path through the crowd.
"Someone with very red hair," Kaoru said softly, her blue eyes searching in the crowd, "I think it may have been a man."
"A man with red hair?" asked Yukishiro, but his insides were freezing over, "did he have a scar in his left cheek?"
"Do you know him?" asked Kaoru with interested.
"Yes… he's my enemy. We have to go," announced Yukishiro and he moved into the opposite direction and this time he used his massive muscles to make his path. People cried out in pain and frustration but no one dared do anything, something Kaoru was thankful for.
"Where are we going?" asked Kaoru, now frightened as she searched for the enemy.
"Some place safe for you. He is coming after your brother," explained Yukishiro.
"He wants to kill my brother?" screeched Kaoru in panic, "you can't let him!"
"I won't," said Yukishiro as he disappeared through some dark alleys. He was quick to take his cell phone, "I need that kid now! He's here… and if something happens to that kid I am going to kill you all, you hear me? Never have we been this close, don't mess up!"
Kaoru could only follow confusedly as tears fell down her eyes. For what, she wasn't sure. Maybe the tears were because she was concerned for Yahiko, maybe because she was scared of this cold and bloody Enishi or maybe… because she had thought the red hair was simply beautiful.
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To be continued…
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