"Who are you?" Aki asked from behind me. "Why were you with Kyohei?"

I turned around from the edge of the building and looked at him with a smirk. It had been a day since Aki's attack on Kyohei's apartment. Sure had taken him a while to find me.

I was standing on the roof of my hotel, allowing the wind to blow my dress and hair around. Being up here cleared my head; the cool air keeping my thoughts focused. Until he showed up.

"You really don't recognize me after everything we've been through?" I asked, laughing. I saw his eyes grow wide as he realized the truth.

"Lucy?" he asked in a soft voice, his face now twisted into a smile.

"Correct," I replied as I turned away from him and looked back over the edge, watching the city as the sun set. It was getting darker and darker with every minute that passed.

"You've changed a lot since I've last seen you," he said as he stepped closer to me, one hand running its fingers through my recently dyed hair, the other placed gently on my side to pull me closer to him. My hair no longer the light brown it used to be, long strands that I always had in a braid. Now an unrecognizable red mahogany, I kept it just to my shoulders and left it down. It was easily the thing that hid me from those who used to know me.

"You're bolder, definitely taller, and a lot sexier too," he whispered into my ear. "Even though you know I've had a crush on you since the first day I met you."

We had met as kids. I had seen him the day before I left the village. Friends for years, separated for two. I wasn't sure what I was expecting out of this.

"If you say so," I replied as I stepped away from him, not wanting him to get closer. He hadn't changed much; his silver hair was still long and stuck up in funny places. His eyes were blue and they still looked at me the same way. I could never tell what he thought of me even if he said he still liked me.

Back before I left the village I would go and visit Aki in prison on his birthday. That's just the kind of friend I was. Even though I hated him, I still couldn't stand the thought of him being alone on his birthday. I guess I could never hate him completely even after what we had done. He would never say anything as I sat and talked my mouth off, but I knew he saw me.

"So you and Kyohei think you can leave me and go live regular lives," he started with an evil laugh. I knew what was coming next. His crazy mind hadn't changed at all in the years since had I left. "You think you could live without me?"

He moved suddenly and grabbed both of my arms, pinning them above me. He pushed me back against the railing of the roof, my feet almost over the edge. He leaned his face closer to mine as he laughed. "You can't get rid of me! You will always be guilty from the sins you committed! The three of us will be stuck in hell together!"

"You're insane!" I screamed back as I pushed him off of me, sending him flying backwards.

"No. The village is," he replied, his voice calmer. I hated to admit that he had a point.

"You know I'm not a Seki anymore! What do you want with me?" I screamed, my temper kicking in. I was pissed now. I hated how he was always pushing me, trying to get me to break. He was the only one knew how to.

He laughed. "You're the one who showed up in Tokyo when you heard I was here. You're mad, same little temper as always. Maybe you haven't gotten as soft as Kyohei, maybe you still have that sass. I liked that."

"You fooled me once Aki. I made the mistake of trusting you and I ended up with my family dead. I won't ever listen to you again," I said as I turned away from him. I had left to forget him, to forget how I felt, to forget my past. Coming to Tokyo was a mistake. I should have known better.

He stayed silent, waiting for me to break. I glared back before turning and jumping off the roof. I silently summoned Kitten, who caught me before I hit the ground. Thankfully her being black helped keep her hidden in the dark alleyway.

Once I touched the ground, I sent Kitten away. I hid as I looked up at the building, seeing Aki standing by the rail, looking confused as he searched for me. I laughed to myself as I ran down the street.

I looked at the note taped to the fridge, wondering how anyone could get in here without a key.

They're coming after you too.

It wasn't signed, but as I read it, I got a sick feeling in my stomach. If I was correct in my guess, then I was in a huge amount of trouble. I knew I shouldn't have come here. This is what I get for making such a stupid rash decision.

I should have left then, but I couldn't. I still didn't know what Aki was planning. I still didn't know why I had come after him in the first place. I couldn't go back to my normal life until I figured out why I was going insane again.

I was walking down the street when I heard someone running after me. I was pondering if I should run or wait when I heard Kyohei call out to me. "Wait up Lucy!"

I turned around and waited until he reached me. "Hi Kyohei," I said politely, knowing he had a reason to come find me. I should run, I should escape while I could. I could beat Kyohei if I wanted to.

"You heard about what happened today didn't you?" he asked as he put his hands on his knees, catching his breath.

"Nope," I replied, popping the p. I had to keep up the cool, collected act. I couldn't let him know how terrified I was.

"Kōshirō is here," he said as he looked up at me. I could see the distrust in his eyes.

"Not a surprise, the Hyūga clan only sends the best." I didn't look at him as I spoke, but instead up at the sky.

"They aren't just after Aki. They're after you too." He sounded like he regretted telling me this, but I wasn't sure since I refused to look at him.

"I know. I'm surprised though. I'm not even a part of the Hyuga clan. I wonder why they were sent to get me," I replied, laughing.

"Why?" he asked. I have to say, Kyohei was pretty clueless at times. He should have guessed it by now if he knew me at all.

"None of your business," I snapped sharply, and then sighed.

I turned to walk off, but he ran forward and caught my arm. "It is my business. We need to work together. I need to know I can trust you again," he said as he let go of my arm.

"I don't think that's a good idea. Remember what happened last time?" I started to walk away again, and this time, he let me.