Betraying My People Chapter 35:
The New Threat
After the white light faded, Kisshu and Ichigo realized they felt a lot better. Their sore throats were gone, and so far it looked like their coughs were gone as well. Aunt Hamaya came in and asked, "How are you two feeling today?"
"We're feeling better, actually," Kisshu said.
Aunt Hamaya came over and felt their foreheads. Her eyes widened, and she said, "Your fevers are completely gone!"
"That's good news," Kisshu said, sitting up. "I'm hungry, can I have something to eat?"
"Sure," Aunt Hamaya said. "Ichigo, are you hungry?"
"Yes, actually," Ichigo said, sitting up.
"I'll go make some soup," Aunt Hamaya said. "You stay here, I'll call you when it's ready." She teleported out.
Kisshu got up and stretched. "I feel great, it's like I was never sick," he said.
"Same here," Ichigo said, getting up too. She lowered her voice and said, "Do you think it has something to do with our Guardian?"
"Most likely," Kisshu said in an equally quiet voice. "Should we try using telepathy together?"
"Sure, how does it work?" Ichigo asked.
"Focus on me and think what you want to say," Kisshu said.
Ichigo concentrated, and then Kisshu heard, Can you hear me?
Yep, he said. I wonder what the new threat is?
I don't know, Ichigo replied. Do you think the reason we can't tell the Council is because someone is a traitor?
It's possible, but whatever the reason, we have to keep quiet. People will think we were delirious anyways, Kisshu said. After all, up until about ten minutes ago, we both had pretty high fevers.
You're right, Ichigo said. I wonder if our illness had something to do with our Guardian?
Maybe, Kisshu said. I guess we'll have to wait this out, it doesn't make sense to worry yet.
Ichigo nodded, and then Aunt Hamaya came back and said, "I made some soup, are you two feeling up to coming out?"
"Yeah, we feel fine," Ichigo said. She and Kisshu followed Aunt Hamaya to the kitchen table, and sat down to eat.
Uncle Aran came in as they were finishing, and said, "I'm glad you're both feeling better, we were pretty worried."
"Sorry," Ichigo said. "Did Pai ever figure out what caused this?"
"No, and that worries me," Uncle Aran said. "But at least you're both up and feeling better."
"Thanks, Uncle Aran," Kisshu said. He turned to Ichigo and said, "How about taking a walk?"
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"You two should get cleaned up first, you're both pretty sweaty from the fevers," Aunt Hamaya said.
"Okay," Kisshu said. "Koneko-chan, you can go first."
"Thanks Kisshu," Ichigo said, getting up. She went back to their room, and got some clothes, then went to take a bath.
When she was finished, she got dressed and went back to the room she and Kisshu shared. Kisshu was waiting, and as soon as she came in, he teleported to the bathroom. A while later, they were both clean, and Kisshu teleported them outside. It was nice out again, so they decided to walk to the special place Kisshu had found.
They reached the little clearing, and lay down in the grass. "It's so peaceful here," Ichigo said dreamily. "I'm so lucky to live here rather than Earth."
"I'm glad you're happy here," Kisshu said.
"Frankly, I'd be happy wherever you are," Ichigo said. They looked at each other and smiled.
Suddenly they noticed it was getting darker, and the wind was picking up. "Maybe we're about have a storm," Kisshu said. "I guess we'd better get back." He took her hand and teleported. Strangely, they didn't go anywhere. "Something's not right," Kisshu said. "I guess we have no choice but to walk back."
Before they could go anywhere, their Guardian appeared in a transparent form before them. "You must be careful, this is not a natural storm," she said. "The attack will begin soon. You must go to your family, and protect them."
"But my teleporting is messed up for some reason!" Kisshu said. The woman's eyes widened. Then she placed a hand on Kisshu's chest, and he began to glow. "You should be able to teleport fine now," the woman said. "Go to your family." Kisshu nodded and teleported Ichigo back to their house. Everyone was gathered in the living room, and Aunt Hamaya said, "Thank goodness you're okay! It's turning into a hurricane out there!"
"Something doesn't feel right about this hurricane," Pai said. "It doesn't feel like a normal storm."
"Should we inform the Council?" Uncle Aran asked.
"If it isn't a normal storm, they will have noticed," Pai said. "At least two of the Council can control the weather like me."
Kisshu thought of something and told them, "Ichigo and I are going back to our room, see you later."
"Okay," Uncle Aran said. "Are you feeling okay?"
"Just a little tired," Kisshu said. He and Ichigo walked back to their room. Kisshu closed the door, and sighed. "Let's switch to telepathy," he said softly. Ichigo nodded, sitting down on the bed.
If someone on the Council is creating this storm, it explains why our Guardian said not to tell the Council about her warning, Ichigo said.
Yeah, but if it is someone on the Council, who? Kisshu asked.
Someone who wants control, and who can alter the weather, Ichigo said. I don't know anyone on the Council besides Hiro-sama and Siria-sama, so I wouldn't know. I guess we'll find out eventually; if that person wants control, he or she will have to take it, and then we'll know who to defeat. I just hope this battle doesn't involve Cyniclons turning into kittens.
Yeah, me too, Kisshu said. I know Pai and Taruto like to go back to Earth sometimes, but I don't really have any desire to visit as often, since you live here. If Cyniclons start turning into kittens again, we might have to bring Keiichiro's machine thing back here.
I hope Pai's notes don't get stolen again, Ichigo said. That's the thing the traitor would need if he or she wanted to turn Cyniclons into kittens again.
Kisshu sighed. This is too complicated, he complained. It's a lot of pressure learning the fate of Cyniclonia rests in our hands.
We've got each other, Ichigo said. And as long as we believe in each other, I think we'll manage.
Kisshu took her hand and kissed it. You're right, he said. I love you, Koneko-chan.
I love you more, Kisshu, Ichigo said. I can't imagine spending my life with anyone but you.
I feel the same, Kisshu said. I knew from the moment I met you that no one else could ever even be considered.
Ichigo smiled sadly and said, I can't say that, but I'm glad I fell in love with you. You mean the world to me, Kisshu.
You're the reason for my existence, Kisshu said. I guess we both found our soulmate.
Ichigo smiled again, happily this time, and said, I agree. That's probably why we have a Guardian.
Kisshu smiled back, but then there was banging on the door, and Aunt Hamaya called, "Are you two awake?"
"Yep," Kisshu said. "Is something wrong?"
Aunt Hamaya came in and said, "All the strongest warriors are being called to the Council room. I don't know why, but I was told to get you both."
"We're on our way," Kisshu said, and took Ichigo's hand, then teleported to the door to the Council room. He knocked, and a voice said, "Come in!"
Kisshu opened the door and Ichigo followed him in, closing the door behind her. There were six other Cyniclons in the room, and Ichigo and Kisshu copied them by going down on one knee. They noticed Siria-sama and Hiro-sama were missing, and then one of the women on the Council stood and said, "We've called you all here to inform you that Siria-sama and Hiro-sama have disappeared. We believe this means we are about to face some sort of attack, but we cannot tell when or where it will happen. You are the best warriors on Cyniclonia. We will need your strength in order to win. Keep your eyes open, and your guard up."
"Hai!" Kisshu, Ichigo, and the others said.
The woman nodded, then said, "Kisshu, Ichigo, please stay. The rest of you may go."
The others teleported out as the woman said, "You two may rise."
Kisshu and Ichigo got to their feet, and the woman said, "Do either of you have thoughts on what may have happened?"
"Unless someone stole Pai's research again and turned them into kittens, no," Kisshu replied. "I don't suppose Pai's mentioned anything like that recently?"
"No, we haven't seen Pai recently," the woman said. "We also haven't seen you two around, is everything alright?"
"Kisshu and I got sick, and today's really the first day we've been back on our feet," Ichigo said.
The woman and a few others on the Council immediately looked worried. "Do you think it has something to do with the new threat?" one asked.
"Considering how quickly we got better, I don't believe the new threat has anything to do with it," Kisshu replied. "If it was the one attacking, surely he or she would want to keep us down longer than a few days."
"You have a point there," the woman said. "Well, if you have no ideas on what may have happened, you might as well go home. We will keep you informed."
Kisshu and Ichigo bowed, then Kisshu teleported Ichigo home.
This was probably boring, but I hope to have more out soon. Review!