Chapter 9: Red Thread of Fate
Myzuki and Kazu sat in a corner booth towards the back of the restaurant. Kazu had gobbled up his ramen within a few seconds and ordered another bowl. She was contemplating how much this little excursion was going to cost her since she lost the bet.
Myzuki on the other hand was eating her bowl rather slowly. Reason being that she was listening intently to Kazu, explain how Kogarasamaru came to be and How Ikki is known as the new ski king. How Ikki has a special made regalia and How Kazu came to obtain his. He kept on going until he reached how the team was doing presently.
She was fascinated with the whole thing, and to think that they were able to keep some things out of the press in the states. If she would of known that her first day here she would of meet the legendary ski king she wouldn't of accepted his challenge.
Crap she totally felt stupid now. Looking back on it she acted like a total bitch. Her inner musings got interrupted by the one and only crow.
'Ugh screw that I am not going to kiss his ass just because he kicked Sora's ass, saved the world and became the new sky king. Okay maybe I can cut back on the attitude a little.' She concluded.
"Ha, it seems Kazu has more balls than you crow," Agito whispered to Ikki.
"So, who's the pretty little lady Kazu," Buccha asked while joining them at the table.
Myzuki blushed at this. She really wasn't used to this kind of attention. She is used to being one of the guys. Thinking back the only one that actually made her feel like a pretty girl was Kenshin.
"That's right Buccha I keep forgetting you're not in the same class as us. This is Myzuki she is a new transfer student from the states. She is also an AT rider," Kazu explained while motioning over to her.
She greeted Buccha and the rest of the gang as they crammed themselves into the booths as well. Ikki seemed to be sitting the furthest from the group. He also appeared to be sulking for some apparent reason.
"Word is that there is this unknown group of riders taking out riders in the area," Agito chimed in.
"That's not really anything new. You know how it is new teams band together and try to take out the competition all the time," Ikki responded in a matter of fact.
"Listen pencil dick, the reason I brought this up is because they are targeting riders that have alliances with Kogarasamaru," Agito retorted.
"What the hell man? And you're telling me this now," Ikki stated. He slammed his fist into the table top and stood up abruptly.
"Look you fuck I needed to confirm the information. I could have not said shit and let this little game play out. God knows how fucking boring it's been around here lately. My fangs are getting dull and I need a new toy to sharpen them with," Agito said. He too got up from the table, unlike Ikki though he left.
Myzuki watched Agito leave and wondered if she should go after him. She wanted to know if Kenshin was the one behind this. She needed to get more information herself.
"Excuse me everyone I think I left my stove on. See ya," She said. She got up and chased Agito down. Lucky for her he didn't get that far.
"Agito is it," Myzuki asked catching up to him.
He didn't make any signs of acknowledgment and just kept on walking. She just paced him and resumed with the inquiry.
"I was wondering if you got any information on this group of new riders were? Or even a description on them," She continued.
"Maybe what's it to you," He retorted.
"Oh, come on don't be stingy," She replied.
"I'll give you a hint. There are three of those bastards, but if you want any more info it's going to cost you," He answered with a smirk.
Myzuki was about to ask what kind of favor, but in a swift motion Agito's eye patch was moved to the other eye. Unknown to the both of them Ikki had caught up to the both of them and moved Agito's eye patch, before he could say something stupid.
"Sorry, for Agito's behavior he can enjoy tormenting others for the sake of entertainment. He has been rather irritated lately. Let me introduce myself, my name is Akito Wanijima. I am Agito's other self or rather he is my other self," Akito explained.
"I see," was all that she replied.
Both Ikki and Akito thought that she took it rather well. I mean people usually think that he is crazy considering he does suffer from multiple personality disorder. Maybe she would assimilate well with the group.
A few days have passed since then and she found herself becoming closer with Kogarasamaru group. She's actually been spending most of her time with Kazu, Onigiri, & Emily. Ringo for some reason doesn't like you. Buccha is usually busy helping his pops at the temple. Ikki and Agito have been … well actually she didn't know what they have been up too.
"Hey Kazu," She said trying to get his attention.
Kazu was just as much of a bad ass on his AT's than Ikki. As of late Kazu and Myzuki have been riding together on their way to school.
"What's up," He responded.
He jumped down from the railing he was grinding on landing next to her.
"Well … it's really nothing. Um, I've just been wondering if you've seen Ikki lately," She asked apprehensively.
"I'm not sure," he replied while scratching the back of his head.
"They've been looking all through Tokyo for those mysterious AT riders that Agito mentioned the other day", Onigiri chimed in while catching up with them.
"Dude what the hell Ikki didn't what her to know you dumb ass," Kazu declared.
He was obviously annoyed with the fat rice ball for opening his mouth about Ikki's business. Even though Kazu thought Ikki was being and idiot for keeping shit from Myzuki. He personally thought that she had the right to know being that there is a possibility that she may know those bastards. But what is he going to tell that stubborn moron leader of theirs.
Myzuki stopped dead in her tracks and let out a long steady breath that she didn't realize she was holding. She had an inclination that it was Kenshin and his minions, but she didn't want to think that he would stoop that low to follow her all the way to Japan and harass her.
"Myzuki … I'm really sorry. It's just that you and Ikki are the same. You are both stubborn and that can make it hard to talk to you guys about things. You both get an idea in your head and there is no changing you guys mind about it. You both are going to end up doing whatever you guys want to do anyways," Kazu stated apologetically.
"That idiot, where is he," She yelled.
"You should just let Ikki do his thing. You won't be able to change his mind," Kazu reasoned.
"It's not about that, you don't understand. Those AT riders, I'm pretty sure I know who it is. It's not Ikki's business to handle. They are just toying with him. I don't want to get you guys involved any further," She explained.
"It doesn't matter if you know those guys or not, and we're your friends so of course we are going to get involved," Kazu replied.
"Yeah," Onigiri agreed.
"…" Myzuki didn't know what to say.
She was left speechless. She hadn't realized it but these past few days she has been letting this group and slowly but surely they have become her friends. She was feeling elated about that. With this feeling of elation also came the realization that her happiness was being threatened to get taken away. She needed to eliminate this threat. She wasn't going to let Kenshin or that other douche that he hangs out with hurt her ever again.
"Please just tell me where Ikki is," She asked.
"Last time I talked to him, Agito and him where headed to Osaka to meet up with some AT riders that used to be part of Trident. They went to go see if they could get any information that might help them track down those riders," Kazu informed.
"Dude what hell," Onigiri interjected.
"Look I'm tired of Ikki always telling us what to do. If she wants to stop him then I say fuck it. Plus she is the one that is going to have to deal with Ikki when he gets pissed," Kazu retorted.
While Kazu was going on and on in his tangent, both Kazu and Onigiri didn't realize that the moment that he said Ikki went to Osaka, she left quickly and quietly. She knows that they would have gone with her, and she wanted to protect them. She will be damned if Kenshin and his gang were going to tear her whole world apart.
"Shit," they both yelled when they realized the short tempered girl just took off.
"What now," Onigiri asked.
"I guess we are going to Osaka. Ikki is going to fucking kill us if anything happens to her," Kazu expressed.
Both guys took off in the direction they assumed the girl went. What nobody realized is that fate was leading this group of individuals to a new chapter in their life. It's ironic but destiny will have its way with them, by either crushing their wishes or fulfilling them.
