Note: I do not own any characters in this fanfic aside from Kyo and Hikaru.
Streets of Death City:
Kid and Kyo walk behind the girls engaged in conversation.
"So what's your story anyway Kyo? I heard you left Shibusen for unknown reasons…"
"Where did you hear that?" he asked
"From my dad"
Kyo chuckled. "Shinigami-sama always beating around the bush"
"Well I knew he wouldn't give the full story but I decided I didn't want to pry anyway"
"I'll be happy to tell you…It's not anything I'm ashamed of" Kyo smiled and then sighed.
Before they realized it, they were outside of death manor and the girls were staring at them with curiosity. Kyo and Kid looked at one another and chuckled before opening the door. As they walked in, Kyo and Hikaru looked around with their jaws to the floor. They both spoke loudly and in unison.
"E-Everything's so…SYMETRICAL!"
Liz just shook her head while Kid and patty chuckled.
"Impressive isn't it?" asked Kid
"Why is your house like this" asked Hikaru
"Simple my dear….Symmetry is LIFE! Everything that is perfect in this world revolves around symmetry. Symmetry is what makes this world so beautiful! And I…I am here to rectify all that is unsymmetrical!"
"Oh lord, he's on one of his rants again" sighed Liz
"But what about your ha-"
Before Hikaru could finish her sentence, Liz grabbed her and wrapped her arms around her mouth. She then chuckled and whispered into her ear.
"Shhh, don't say one thing about his hair, please!"
Kyo just watched all of them and sighed before shaking his head and walking over to the couch. He sat down and crossed his arms. Patty showed up next to him and sat down before smiling at him.
"Something wrong?" she asked
Kyo sighed once more and looked over to her.
"I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Kinshin thing. I just…I don't get it. Medusa was like a mother to me…"
By this time even Liz, Hikaru and Kid were paying attention to Kyo. Kidd walked over and sat on the couch opposite of them. He crossed his legs and leaned back to the couch.
"Alright…give us your full background Kyo. Tell us, how much of a connection you have with Shibusen and Death City…"
Kyo nodded as Hikaru sat on the armrest next to him.
"It started about five years ago…"
Shibusen Courtyard:5 years ago
Kyo and Hikaru are out on their first training session. There are two students a few feet away from them. One student stood at about an impressive 5'8 while the female, Mai, was only around the same as Hikaru. Kanra had tanned skin and glasses with a linky form to his body. His black hair was long and the bangs covered most of his eyes. Mai was a bit pale looking with yellow glowing eyes and purple hair pulled back into a ponytail. Stein, with Medusa at his side, speaks out to all four of them with a smile.
"Alright everyone…This will be known as witch hunt! The rules are simple. Kyo and Hikaru will play themselves while Mai and Kanra play the witches. I think you all know what happens after that. Begin!"
"Okay girl, transform so we can get this over with…" said Kyo
"You know I have a name? We've been partners for three months now; I would assume you've learned it?"
"Listen girl, I don't really care, just transform already. Maybe I'll think about learning your name after we're done"
"Hmph! Rude boy…"
Without another word Hikaru transformed into a weapon. Kyo grabbed the blade and darted a glare towards Mai and Kanra. The two looked at Kyo and then at each other. Kanra nodded and transformed into a mace like weapon.
"Now the witch has the option to run or stay and fight. Which one will you choose Mai?" asked Stein
Mai looked over to Stein and then over to Kyo who was already charging at her. Without a moment's hesitation, she darted off. At first she had some good distance on Kyo but realized he was catching up fast. She thought that she might've been slowing down, but now saw that he was getting faster.
"Running isn't going to help you!" yelled Kyo
Finally, Mai stopped, turned around and began to swing the mace around. As she swung, the chain became longer and made Kyo stop just before it hit him. With a smirk, she began to swing faster.
"Who ever said I was running from you? I just needed some distance so I could do this!"
Mai started to angle the mace down so that it was hitting the ground as she swung. With each hit, she sent debris flying towards Kyo at an alarming rate.
"Kyo, look out!" screamed Hikaru
"I can see it, stupid girl!"
Kyo began to dodge the debris with ease. His movements were slick and it was like he could see exactly where the debris was going to hit. As he dodged he noticed that the debris began to look as if it was glowing. Mai sneered.
"So you've noticed huh? This is my firecracker technique. The faster I swing, the more friction builds up between Kanra and the rocks! And soon, you get something like this!"
As the debris heated up, it became more unstable and exploded on contact. Causing steaming pieces of rock to fly everywhere in Kyo's area. Soon there was no way he could dodge and he began to get hit by the rocks. This caused him to get slight burns on different parts of his body.
"Damn…If this keeps up, these burns are gonna get a lot worse" he said
"Kyo!" screamed Hikaru
"What?"
"Do you see that?"
Kyo looked closely at Mai while still trying to avoid the incoming attacks and noticed that the mace was heating up as well.
"What the-"
Mai pulled back on the mace and the chain retracted bringing Kanra back to his normal staff like state. She then brought the still heated weapon down and drove it into the ground. In a shovel like motion she pushed down on the mace and sent a huge piece of the ground flying at Kyo. Because of the heated mace, the huge rock had an incasing red glow.
"If you get hit by that, you'll be more than just singed!" screamed Hikaru
"I know that, girl! Don't you have some kind of barrier technique?"
"You don't know it?"
"If I did I wouldn't have as-"
Before Kyo could finish his sentence he was hit by the huge rock and it cause somewhat of an explosion. Stein , Medusa and the rest of the students ran closer to see the outcome of the attack. As the smoke began to clear up, Stein looked down and saw Kyo on the ground looking torn and beating like a rag doll. Hikaru lay next to him. They both struggled to get up and when they did, Hikaru whacked him on the head.
"You idiot!" she yelled "How is it that we've been partners for three months and you don't have the basic techniques down?"
"Ow! Stupid girl! It's not my fault! Maybe if you spoke more clearly and get rid of that ignorance, I'd listen to you!"
They both growled at each other before Kyo turned away and walked off. Stein looked down at Hikaru.
"I don't know why you made us partners…he's never going to listen to me" said Hikaru
"Oh now don't worry..." Stein chuckled. "I'm sure in time you'll both come to understand each other. Then…you'll be the best duo there is"
"If you say so…"
"I have to admit though. That boy can sure take a beating. He was completely banged up but walked off as if it never happened" Stein said as he watched Kyo walk away.
"That may be...but he still has much to learn" said Medusa
Death Manor: Present
"I see…so you first enrolled at Shibusen five years ago?" asked Kid
Hikaru nodded. Kyo had fallen asleep in the middle of telling their story, so Hikaru had picked it up from where he left off.
"It's hard to believe you two didn't like each other at one point. You seem so close" said Liz
Hikaru giggled and sighed.
"I know, it was rough in the beginning with all the fights and arguing. But now…I live to protect him in any way possible…"
Hikaru looked down at Kyo who was now curled up on the couch with his head in her lap. She smiled. Patty looked down at Kyo and then back up at Hikaru with a bright gleam in her eyes.
"Do you love him?" Patty asked
Hikaru's face became red and she started to play with her fingers.
"Umm…well you see…I…He's my partner and you know, you have to protect your partner, that's just how it goes...hehe"
Liz shook her head. "Patty don't get into other's business"
"Aww…" Patty moaned
"So…why exactly did you two leave Shibusen?" Kid finally asked
"Well…that's a story for another night. I much rather Kyo explain that one…" Hikaru answered
Kid looked down at Kyo and sighed.
"Well as long as he doesn't fall asleep while talking again, then okay. Your bedrooms are up the stairs, down the hall and on your right. Please try not to get lost"
With that Kid walked up the stairs silently and disappeared. Liz soon followed after. Patty walked off but then stopped and turned around, giving Hikaru a big smile.
"There are some blankets in the closet of your room. You can cover him with them if he stays asleep down here" She said.
Hikaru nodded. "Thank you"
"Oh…and he seems like a good guy. So you should continue to love him, I have a feeling he'll always need you"
"Patty, come on!" yelled Liz
"Coming!"
Patty giggled and ran up the stairs. Hikaru just blushed and looked down at Kyo.
"And I'll always be there when he does…stupid boy..."
She chuckled before stroking Kyo's hair.