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The tv was blaring in the background, but Shizuru paid it no mind. Her eyes kept being drawn to the dark haired girl beside her. Natsuki was leaning forward sitting at the edge of her seat. Her emerald eyes glued to the screen in fascination.
The tawny haired woman couldn't understand the fascination, or that Natsuki did not know what computers really were. That had been a long conversation. Shizuru still did not believe she fully understand what she had been saying.
She was sitting right next to the dark haired girl, her hands holding on to Natsuki's.
Natsuki had told her that she could only see when Shizuru held her hand. She had mentioned something about shadows and light, but it had all been mumbled.
The entire movie Shizuru had felt Natsuki tense and relax depending on what was happening on the screen. And for some reason knowing that Natsuki needed her for something so simple as watching the tv warmed her heart.
Natsuki's hand relaxed into hers, Shizuru glanced back up at her, her body was less tensed but Natsuki still had not taken her eyes of the screen.
There were so many questions she had, and she wanted them answered. Shizuru glanced over at the screen and saw the end credits come on. Sighing she sat up straighter "Natsuki?" She called out.
The emerald eyes darted over to her, they still held wonderment in them. The dark haired girl smiled, "did you see that!" She exclaimed. Shizuru couldn't help the smile that crept onto her face.
"Yes, I saw it," She laughed lightly.
Natsuki shifted to fully face her, her hand still being held captive in Shizuru's lap. The pale hand squeezed Shizuru's. "It's amazing, how does it work? I don't remember ever watching television before!" she said, her voice sounding giddy. "I think I saw someone else watch but he never got to finish his show." She said quieter this time.
Shizuru saw the change in her expression. Natsuki's green eyes dulled a bit. Her other hand held her knee tightly.
"What do you mean?" Shizuru questioned softly. She reached over laying her other hand over the one Natsuki had clenching onto her knee.
"He died. Like everyone does." She closed her eyes, her hand turned to hold Shizuru's holding on tightly. "He was the last person who died before I was cast out," She growled out the last part.
"Cast out? What are you talking about…?" Shizuru asked, she quickly reached over grabbing the remote and turning the tv off. Her full attention went back to the dark haired woman in front of her.
"I broke the rules…I was a Reaper, detaching souls from peoples bodies." Her eyes snapping up to meet Shizuru's in a panic "I never chose who died! It was always decided before I ever was brought around. Please forgive me Shizuru…" She hung her head back down.
"Natsuki, I've already forgiven you. Please what rule did you break?" She asked.
"Your father…he was chosen. But I couldn't take him from you too. There is always a cost. That's what we are told…never break the rules something will happen no matter how skilfully you hide it, or how long it's been. I didn't listen." Natsuki glanced out the window. Her eyes looked searching, as if just looking out into the world would solve all her troubles.
Shizuru nodded slowly, she was mulling over what Natuski had said. So the grim reaper was a real thing, she thought.
"How old are you then?" Shizuru questioned…Natsuki hadn't changed from when she saw her 14 years earlier, though in Shizuru's memory she pictured Natsuki as a towing graceful woman in black, though that image had changed drastically. So how old was this seemingly young woman before her.
"Umm…I'm not entirely sure. I know I was born human, but it was so long ago. My betrothed died the night of our wedding. I don't remember how, Reito told me it was my fault, that I was the cause of his death. The violence was what changed me…" Natsuki said, her face scrunching up in confusion.
Shizuru felt a pang of jealousy when Natsuki mentioned her marrying someone. She knew it was a long time ago, that she didn't need to worry…but she still felt a bit sick about it. Who is Reito? She asked herself.
"He was the first soul I took, the first shadow to cloud my mind." Natsuki continued, her voice growing quieter. "I can hear him sometimes, calling out. I'm not sure if it's actually him, or my imagination…" Natsuki glanced back at Shizuru, her eyes full of pain.
Shizuru didn't know how to respond, she had an almost eternal being sitting in front of her, but she seemed just as confused about her past as Shizuru was from hearing it.
Shizuru raised her hand and brushed against the small tear that had escaped emerald eyes. "What was his name…your fiancé?"
"Takeda…He was a warrior. My father wanted to join our two families. Mine was second next to his, my father wanted the power, and he didn't seem to mind seeing me sent off." Natsuki laughed darkly, "I don't know why I care that he died…he was awful, taking what he wanted. Except he seemed to loose any kind of tact when around me…that night he tired to force me…I just couldn't Shizuru, I couldn't do it!" Natsuki voice grew desperate, as if trying to explain herself to Shizuru.
"Natsuki, I don't think badly of you…I would never think badly of you, it wasn't your fault. Don't ever think it was" Shizuru implored.
Shizuru felt anger begin to well up. She tried to push it down, but knowing he tried to force her Natsuki angered the tawny haired woman.
"Shizuru?" Natsuki called. She moved her hand that was being held rather tightly by Shizuru.
Shizuru glanced back at Natsuki, she hadn't realized she was squeezing the dark haired girls hand so hard. Quickly loosening her grip she gave a reassuring smile.
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Nao located where Natsuki would have first appeared after being cast out. She walked around the alley, glancing at the cans and dirt. She could sense the presence of someone else that had been there. Their aura was intertwined with Natsuki's.
Following the path the energy took she followed it out to the street. Glancing around she just saw streets, tall buildings and people everywhere.
"Someone found her," Nao growled. She walked further down the street before climbing up one of the smaller buildings. She scanned the cityscape, attempting to sense Natuski's powers, or what remained of them.
The sky was lit up in a bright red sunset…the best time to hunt down spiritual creatures. They couldn't hide from the blinding sunlight, but the need to come out would be strong.
Death…she could sense it, someone had died. And Natsuki's signature had been close. Nao leapt off the building, running quickly to the last location Natsuki had made her presence known.
The building rose above her, slipping in the doors behind an elderly couple. Avoiding the elevator she walked to the stair well and began her ascent. Every floor she opened the door and glanced inside.
Nao wasn't sure how long it had been but finally she sensed something. She couldn't quite pinpoint what it was, but it was definitely more then what she'd been getting.
The red head stepped out into the hall, walking down she felt the presence grow stronger. Smiling to herself she recognized Natsuki's strong aura.
Nao stopped in front of the last door in the hall, and raised her fist to knock.