Chapter 18: Moving in
Alright, I am like an hour late, but hey, this is going up on Saturday! Now, next week may be the last chapter for three weeks. The following week I am camping and will be limiting my phone usage, I am going on vacation the week after, and I am going to another vacation the week after. I may get a chapter up that week but I don't know. So, look out for the chapter on the third week, but if not, I am very sorry. Anyways, let's get this baby started!
Kirito opens his door to see Xertic and Gamelus leaning against the door frame, Yui sleeping in Xertic's jacket in her pixie form. He raises an eyebrow at their luggage.
"What's up?" Xertic looks up.
"We need a place to stay... For a few weeks..." He nods and they walk in.
"What happened?" Gamelus grits his teeth.
"We'll explain later." He leads them to the living room, where Sugu and another boy sat. They both look up at the three.
"Wait here, I'll ask my aunt if you can stay. Sugu, come with me." Sugu gets up.
"Coming," she replies, leaving the twins with the other boy. Xertic and Gamelus both turn their heads at him and speak in unison.
"'Sup?" He gulps.
"I- I'm Shinichi, or Recon, if you guys play Alfheim." Gamelus smiles, flashing jagged teeth.
"We sure do. I'm Gamelus, this idiot'" he nudges Xertic, who sticks a forked tongue out at him, "is Xertic. I'm guessing... Sugu's boyfriend?" Recon nods and blushes deeply. Xertic laughs.
"Be glad yours doesn't have a nasty temper. When she gets angry, that is..." Gamelus yawns.
"You mean when Asuna finds out you are here, your house is gone, and you didn't go to her first?" Xertic growls.
"Would her mother let us in? Besides, Yui isn't known to her yet..." Recon perks up.
"Asuna? I know her. The one Kazuto-sama and his friends saved?" Xertic nods. "Where were you then?" He asks.
Gamelus clears his throat before Kirito comes downstairs, followed by Sugu and another woman.
"Xertic, Gamelus, my Aunt Midori." The woman smiles and the two brothers bow.
"We thank you for letting us stay," they speak in unison. Midori shakes her head.
"It's no trouble at all. I'm going back to bed now, don't stay up too late, you two." Midori winks at Suguha and Shinichi, who blush. She chuckles to herself and walks upstairs. Kirito looks back at the twins.
"I guess you guys can sleep on the couch. If you need anything the kitchen is that way." He points over his shoulder and Gamelus nods.
"Cool, thanks." The two brothers walk towards the coach and snap their fingers. The couch unfolds into a bed with black pillows and a red blanket. Xertic smiles.
"Beautiful." Gamelus falls on the bed and pulls a remote from his jacket.
"It even vibrates." He presses a button and sighs in relief. Xertic lays next to him closes his eyes, drifting to sleep.
-The next morning-
Kirito walks downstairs and steps into the kitchen, ready to make himself toast. Gamelus and Xertic turn around from the stove and bow.
"Good morning, Kazuto-kun. Would you like some breakfast?" The two ask in unison, gesturing to the plate full of food. Kazuto stares in awe.
"You guys did not have to-" Xertic holds up a hand.
"You are allowing us to stay in your home, the least we could do is save you the trouble of breakfast." Gamelus teleports above the table.
"Here we have a traditional Japanese breakfast, as well as sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes and waffles straight from American kitchens, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Please enjoy." Sugu and Shinichi had walked in at this moment, both staring in amazement. The doorbell rings and Xertic leaves the room.
"Who could that be...?" He opens the door to Asuna, standing with her arms crossed. He tenses and spins around, ready to hide in a shadow. Asuna grabs his collar.
"You aren't getting away that easily." Xertic gags as the cloth pulls on his throat. Gamelus walks into the room and instantly looks away.
"Hey... Asuna... What's up?" Asuna points at the both of them.
"Why didn't you come to me first?!" Xertic escapes her grip and tugs on his collar.
"Because we knew this was what would happen."
"Drake had to go against orders and tell me where you two were after I went to see why you hadn't shown up at my house. And I find a pile of rubble!" Gamelus lowers his head.
"Sorry, my lady... But do you honestly think your mother would have let us stay at your house?" Xertic nods.
"We couldn't take the chance, so we went to where we knew that a place to stay was guaranteed." Asuna sighs.
"I... I could have convinced her..." Xertic gets up and takes her hand.
"It's OK, we got it covered. Thank you for *ahem* not killing us..." Kazuto clears his throat and the three of them look back at him.
"I believe you owe us an explanation before we head off to school?" Gamelus nods and beckons them to the living room. After they all sit, Xertic begins.
"Asuna's newest suitor is a member of the elusive PK guild, Laughing Coffin. When I brought Asuna to school, I found him hiding in the bushes, watching us. His name was Lex, and he was planning on attacking you, Kirito, and Asuna. I threatened him, making me a target. As a result, a bomb was set in my house, causing a fire, followed by an explosion. I am assuming that this was supposed to try and tempt my anger." Kazuto clenches his fist.
"We need to go after them," He says through gritted teeth. Asuna shakes her head.
"No, that won't help. We can't do this by ourselves. Xertic and Gamelus, you two should lay low. We can call the police, I am sure they are hiding out somewhere." Gamelus shakes his head.
"No, Kazuto is right. The police will be of no help to us. To my understanding, Laughing Coffin will not stop until they kill their targets. We need to stop this on our own. The four of us and Drake can do this." Xertic pipes up.
"Three demons on our side will be essential for victory. I agree with my brother. Also good job, Game, usually I would have made the plan," he says, patting his twin's back. Asuna closes her eyes.
"Okay, we will fight them. But, if things go bad, we should call the police." Kazuto nods in agreement.
"Only if things get dire." Xertic and Gamelus smile evilly.
"Alright, let's go breaks some bones."
There you, hope you enjoyed the chapter! Review and stuff if you want to.