An: Welcome To Chapter Seven !, Sorry for the long read, and I have a feeling this fiction will take a pretty long moment to end. (-_- III) Co-written with Cheshire The Cat (Cheshire Cat) and Bronze Lily. Thanks guys !
Everyone was asleep, the dark hour just started. Earlier today when she went out, she managed to scrap and sold the camera. It made a pretty good profit of 10,000 yen. She decided to bail and leave her things behind. Any device of communication whatsoever is left hidden somewhere she could forget in a couple of days. Rummaging in her luggage for some clothing she could find. Who knew she would bring something like this; A cloak, raising just above hey eye level.
"I question having you... but over all I'm glad I did" She smiled putting the cloak over her shoulder, she have already equipped herself with a her plain black shirt, greyish-white shorts and high laced flat stealth boots, courtesy of his brother's young secretary. She could not help but wonder how they were all doing. Surely, Mitsuru already contacted him, better make this fast. She grabbed her gun placed it inside her small body bag, along with some money and other charms she might use.
She left the room and locked the door living the with the key inside, stepping outside it was quiet enough for her to sneak out, locking the door with a silent shut. She proceeded towards the stairs, a faint presence stopped her for a moment. It felt that it was watching her. She glanced behind then to her sides, no one was there. She was already on the first floor. The eerie light of the moon shone outside, the door opened with a creek, she fled outside covering her head with the hood of her cloak, the wind and her motion made it glide through the soft wind.
She passed coffins after coffins, staining her boots with blood as she stepped on small splashing puddles. The presence was felt again by her, it was definitely close and it was followed her, her heart stopped. She stopped running, going in her defensive stance, her hand ready to reach and pull the trigger, there was no light to make her view clear. The moon's light wasn't enough. "Who's there?" A voice was heard behind the shadow. It sounded familiar.
"Mistress"
"Theo?" Minako lowered her defence, she leaned towards the shadow, her eyes squinting struggling to see the figure, and Theodore emerges from his hiding place.
"What are you doing here ? You shouldn't be here! Go back to the Velvet Room" Minako scolded, she was surprise at Theo sudden action, what would Igor do to him now. Worst, What will his sister do ?! She already befriended Elizabeth, but coming close to Margaret proved tricky.
"I cannot leave our guest unattended ... That, and my promise to you shall be done " Theo gave her a warm smile. He bowed his head like a butler would do to her maiden, reached her hand and gently and lovingly kissed it, He looked up to Minako's eyes full of determination. Minako looked at him worried for some reasons. Theo sensed her Mistress's distress he stood tall.
"I'll protect you ..." Theo assured. Minako wanted to deny him, It doesn't mean she was not happy that he came all this way just find her, quite the opposite actually. It was very sweet of him to do so. But that made her worry, he have suffered for her, and she's afraid she could not replay him back.
Theo made no more comment, he sensed her by looking at her eyes, eyes full of doubts, fears and sympathy, those cheerful eyes that what was once there was almost gone. Theo would do anything to retrieve the smiling face of his mistress. She is His Mistress, and He is Her Servant.
That was the promise he made long ago ... on how many repeated years she have been doomed o be the great seal.
"Let us go. It is dangerous for us to be outside in the open. " Theo took her hand and led her away from the open area.
Not long after she left, 3 male teens walked down the street. One was fuming with anger and the other looked indifferent, silently enjoying the two's argument. The 3rd was sulking, constantly throwing excuses and apologies. "We left early so we wouldn't be greeted by this time." Minako scolded Yosuke. They reached the dorm. The dark hour will end at any moment now. Yu and Yosuke chatted for awhile, Minato examined the facility. It seems to look like an ordinary dorm. In an ordinary city. No one would suspect a thing.
The lights of the city went on again, someone opened the door, A silver haired boy peeked out and saw the three teens. Quiet surprised. He notice the suits they were wearing. Not long after, Mitsuru and another girl, Yukari came by. After being invited in. Minato can't help but notice that the brunette girl seems to be staring at him from the time they were introduced.
"Hey... Are you alright ?" Minato asked, stopping briefly as they were about to climb to the 2nd floor lead by the silver head, Akihiko. Yukari was stunned and a faint hint of pink spread across her face. "Y-yeah, I'm fine ... It's ... ah, well..."
"It's late..." Mitsuru interrupted. "You must all prepare for school tomorrow"
"... good thing that doesn't include us too" Yu chuckled silently. Yosuke nodded
"Actually, It does includes us. The Kirijo CEO made me promise to attend school, since we're going undercover and all. " Minato shrugged while explaining ignoring the shocked and disbelieved looks from his mates. Giving him glares of swords and daggers at the process. "It'll be for the best, it isn't natural for students living in the dorm not attending school, It'll lower suspicion". His group continued to stare at him. "What..." The two shook their head while muttering annoyed comments while they were lead to their respected rooms.
Day time came and they were all awaken one by one by Akihiko. Yu was the first to get up, helping him to wake the other two. Minato was dead tired and slept like an old man. Yosuke was lying on the floor his left leg inclined at his bed snoring loudly. Once they were all set to go. Akihiko proceeded to chaperone the men to the school. As expected they received flirty glances from the female students where Yosuke and Yu gladly replied, Minato hung his head low, hiding his face with his hair as both of the seniors ignored the group of squealing girls. His ears were about to bleed.
"Is every day like this ?" Minato asked rubbing his ear once they came in the school building.
"You'll get used to it. " Akihiko shrugged. Yu and Yosuke caught up with them a bunch of squealing girls and sweet treats. "That was fast." Yu said smoothly.
"You guys are dead on white day." Minato commented. Yu and Yosuke looked at him in surprised. That was the first time they heard him comment like that before, usually the one who comments is Minako. Their heart fell for a moment. Minato continued to stare at the sudden silent teens. The bell rang and Akihiko excused himself. After giving directions to the faculty office, he went and left the teens on their own.
The day went by smoothly for the boys in their first day in a high school. Minato kept his cool during the whole day, it was his first time to go to a public area alone without body guards and he wasn't sure of what to do. He was homeschooled juggling the company's name and wealth fare as well, at the age of ten he was already the head of his family's company. They were assigned to the same home room of Mitsuru and Akihiko. Yu and Yosuke were not lucky and got their assignments somewhere else.
Later that night, Minako made herself comfortable in Theo's sight. He was behaving like an ordinary human. No surprise, but would constantly take precautions and would over react to her safety. They stayed behind port island station. After eating lunch at wild duck. They took the time to find a place to stay, they wandered aimlessly until they reached shirakawa boulevard. Minako blushed hard as Theo suggested they would stay THERE. Obviously he did not know what that hotel was for. Not taking any questions she grabbed his wrist and pulled him out of that place, she would first sleep in the sewers before landing on one of its bed again.
Night came and they decided to stay at the back alley of port island. She kept her face hidden as he sat on the stairs, hugging her legs her eyes close. The remained awake sitting beside her. They were hoping for them to come. Or at least see them.
The clock strike twelve all things were devoured by a sickly green colour, Theo became more protective, Minako's eyes fluttered open, a coffin was standing at the far end of the port. She presumed it was a thug.
"Mistress, please continue to rest, I will stay and guard you." Theo smiled warmly, his sweet voice lulled her to sleep, her eyes fluttered close and despite the cold wind of the eerie night. She felt warm, and not in a good way, her heart was burning rather... her soul. It gave off a pain of scorching. What is this ? I can't hear anything, where are the voice? Why am I burning ?. She opened one eye and saw Theo standing and guarding her. The pain ceased and her heart begun to cool. Her eyes closed and she fell asleep.
Her eyes opened and she was not in port island anymore, she was home... home ? She was at her parents mansion. The egg shelled coloured ceilings were painted with gold linings, the sound of the piano from the music room was heard. She was wearing her white silk dress, it flowed with her motion, the silk sliding on her skin. It felt nice and cool. She wasn't wearing shoes. Her hair was a mess. When did I ? How did I ? Along the golden cold hallway she heard music, a melodic chime of keys. She proceeded to the music room and saw her brother playing their parents favourite song.
The melody and the gracefulness of his fingers as it swiftly glided over the keys of black and white. From their she saw two figures dancing happily their arms were wrapped around each other. It was their parents. Laughing.
"Minako Dear come join us !"
No... but ... you're ...
"What's the matter dear ?"
Someone tapped her shoulder from behind, it was Yu wearing the butler outfit she loved so much, from her left Yosuke was serving her favourite sweets on a silver platter. Her eyes couldn't believe this. "Minako" Yu said his voice gentle and caring. Yosuke guided her on the dance floor, placing the platter on the table. He placed her hand on his shoulder and he placed his hand on the small of her back. Minako blushed she felt her stomach churn and her spine shiver, Yosuke's handsome eyes stared at her in amazement she couldn't meet his gaze it was embarrassing. She has to admit. He looks good on a butler outfit.
They danced around the room, Minato played the waltz while Yu played waltz on her violin. She was surprised. Yu knows how to play violin ? This must be a dream... a ... dream.
For a moment she let it fool her, it was too much. Everyone whom she loves and hold dear was at her side. It's only a dream, how bad can this affect her ? physically ?
The Door opened with a loud slam, a flood of black globs flowed inside their mansion. The people she was with dissolved into bloody corpses. The music stopped and as they melted in front of her. The early morning sun quickly turned dark, the clouds rolled in and cave a sharp clap of thunder and lightning. She backed away and she felt her back against the cold glass of the mirror. She turned and saw a Nyx as her reflection. She screamed in shear horror. As her reflection stabbed her heart with a blade.
"Mistress ! Mistress !" Theo shook her back and forth, putting extra effort. The finally opened her eyes, she was sweating and her eyes were flowing with hot tears, her heart is all pounding. She can't breathe. It was already day time, she was already on a bed, the floors were wooden and the room looked like it's ready to collapse at any moment. The sun's rays penetrated through the small holes on the wall and ceiling.
"Where are we ?" Minako asked. Her eyes trying to focus, her head was dizzy. "They found us." Minako's eyes grew wide, her expression turned to panic. "Don't worry Mistress I did not let them see your face or know your name. " Minako was relieved. "How about you ?"
"I have no intension to lie about myself so I told them my one and only name."
"Where are they ?"
"I do not know ... but they told me they are going to come back and properly introduce themselves to you " Theo replied, he kept his eyes open but she could see he was tired. Caressing his hair until she slid it down to his cheek, the cold skin of his felt good on hers. His eyes fluttered close, a smile spread across his face.
Minako sat there for a while, she can't let them know about her real identity. That would cause trouble, let alone the SEES. Theo rested his head on at the side of her bed. He was up all night, and still have to stay awake in the morning. She was touched by his loyalty. She leaned and have him a kiss. "sleep well Theo."
"So your saying you have no Idea what my sister is doing ... and the reason why she ran away." Minato repeated, annoyed . Yu and Yosuke was equally distressed. "You told me that this was the second time she went off... "
Mitsuru nodded. "Yukari found her by chance, she cooperated well last time." Yukari nodded silently, Akihiko and The Chairman watched the converse. " Maybe she got traumatized ?" Yukari blurted. "Why would she be traumatized ?" Yu asked.
"Well, she did got hospitalized"
"Hospitalized ?!" Yu and Yosuke exclaimed in unison. Distressed.
"When ?" Both teens pressed Yukari for answers , she went suddenly silent and her tongue could not move. Mitsuru chuckled and ordered for both of the teens to calm down. Minato seemed calm and rubbed her fingers on the bridge of his nose.
"So It did Happen "
"yes, yes it did. Were you aware ?"
"I am, but I wasn't sure of it 'till now."
"... she seems to know what she was doing. " Akihiko interrupted, joining the conversation. "According to Yukari she ran off the first time she got here. "
Minato looked down as if in thought. Everyone was silent and lost at thought that night.
The meeting ended shortly after the Chairman declared it. They all went to bed after that. Minako can't sleep his eyes kept shot. Earlier today Mitsuru allowed them to clean out her room, she left almost everything there. He stood and reached for the desk beside him. The phone he bought for her was there.
Opening the contents. He noticed she deleted every call and messages he have sent, but there was one message in the draft box. It was addressed to him. It reads; You broke your promise Onii-chan.