Upon seeing the scene I couldn't believe my eyes, Enma and Enmie kissing each other! I had never witnessed two women kissing in my whole life; of course I knew that happened since even some of our workers asked to have a relationship like that, which was allowed as long as they followed the same rules of etiquette that the heterosexual ones needed to follow for a relationship, which meant, no public intimate acts, just on their private chambers; the usagimimi was rock solid in the beginning, as if shocked with what was happening, however soon the tension left her body and for a few moments before it was over, I noticed she was really reciprocating the kiss and not just receiving it; I got so turned on with the new vision that I ended with a serious space problem in my pants seeing the party clothing tends to be really tight, I tried to move a little to my side; I ended up slipping and falling to the ground, as soon as Enmie heard the noise she came back to herself, pushed Enma away and said:
E… Enma! – she blushed violently – what are you doing?
Well well! – replied Enma, without any hint of shyness – what do you think I was doing? I was just kissing you!
B… B… But that is obvious! – she blushed further – I wanted to know why!
Oh that! – replied Enma, pretending to have understood just at that time – first I am sorry for eavesdropping, but when I heard Richard shouting, I thought we were being attacked, that is why I followed him; second, as I said I admire you for going through everything you did and still be a worthy person… when an assassin as myself respects a person… she kiss the lips of that person and to that I shall add… you kiss very well rabbit.
B… B… But what are you saying? – replied Enmie, almost exploding from shyness – I w… w… wasn't even… t… t… t… trying to!
Oh my! – commented Enma, turning around and leaving the premises, not without looking behind one last time before disappearing on the corner of the path – if you weren't even trying to kiss well… I really look forward to the day I will kiss you for real little rabbit!
E… E… E… Enma you idiot! – shouted Enmie, pinker then the pom poms of her paws.
The kitsunemimi then left us all alone, Enmie with a visible mix of hatred and horror on her, but at the same time, would touch her lips with her paw and then would look at it next; then remembered I was still there with her, shook her head and looked to my direction, seeing me still on the ground trying uselessly to hide my erection; she then blushed a little further and turned around with her back facing me, saying:
T… T… Then… that little girl was me… - stuttered Enmie.
I understand perfectly… but Enmie… would you have… - I stood up full of curiosity; then I did something I would rarely do – a scar from a big burn on your back? – I raised the shirt she was using on the back, revealing the accident scar.
J… J… J… Just what are you doing Richard? – asked Enmie exasperated, turning around quickly and fulminating me with her stare.
Y… You really… have a giant… scar there – I pointed to her then, totally petrified on my place – it w… wasn't a… illusion of mine…
A… A… Are you going to mock the thing that most make me embarrassed about Richard? – she then took her paws to her mouth when she noticed – wait a moment… how do you know I have this scar on my back if no one ever saw it, nor have I shown it anyone?
That was what I was referring to! – I replied pointing to her – I could see everything while you were telling me the history!
What do you mean? – she asked completely confused – I didn't mention at any moment that I was burned on the accident, how do you know about that?
Enmie-chan I already told you! When you began telling me what happened, I just could see it as a movie! – then I began explaining everything I heard and saw, including Oliveira's car, even Estevan – that is the motive that I was able to know about all this! I just wanted to see the scar just to certify I wasn't becoming insane!
I can't believe it! – Enmie placed both paws over her mouth – a remote vision user! That is even rarer than my own gift! You still don't have control over it, right Richard?
No, actually I don't even know how this happened… - I replied looking at the ground.
I know what might have happened… - said Enmie, kneeing in front of me and taking my hands on her paws – we both were sad because… of the death of sweet Kikuri… isn't it right? That made me remind… well you saw it yourself with your gift… what happened with me in the past… made my mental "guard" drop a lot, being you a person that I do not say I trust… but I respect a lot… opened up a mental door where you were allowed to enter…
I understand… - I replied, pondering about it, when I decided to open myself completely with her – i very ashamedly admit that I came here to charge with for what happened with a lot of hatred inside of me… however after seeing your story with me own eyes… I noticed it isn't just me that is bound to have sad moments… just be honest with me… did your power failed… or the worst treatment scenario happened…
The worst happened Richard… - replied Enmie, also looking to the ground – the treatment had the most devastating effect possible… Kikuri was going to die in matter of hours… however, the love she feels for you inside her was strong that united with the little power I still had… managed to make her wish to live one more month come true, just so she could get you ready… for this… be sure of other things… and see for the first and last time… her siblings having a birthday party that she always believed they deserved…
I also couldn't hold my emotions at bay inside me again and hugged Enmie, even if I didn't love Kikuri, her death left me really saddened; that added with all the bad experiences that life had reserved for me the past days made it finally leave me as a torrent of tears and sadness, the usagimimi also cried and together we stayed like that until both of us calmed down; as soon as that happened, we didn't need to exchange a single word, we needed to rest for the funeral of my girlfriend on the next day, although I still didn't know how I would face Momiji and Saori.
I headed to my bedroom, I noticed Akira was purring peacefully… on my bed… "it isn't really a problem, today I need comfort" I thought, I just remember taking a quick shower and lying beside my little nekomimi; however sleeping took a while to happen and when it indeed happened, it was filled with nightmares of Kikuri asking me the motive as to why I didn't save her and let her die…
I woke and stood up with the routinely sound of the birds, Akira was standing before the locker where we kept our personal hygiene material, from the sounds of it she was preparing the usual silver plate for my morning cleaning; as soon as she turned around, noticed I was woke and standing already, quickly coming towards me saying:
Oh dear! – she smiled, handing me the silver server – Enmienee-chan came here and asked me to let you know that she is preparing Kikuri for the farewell, is she going somewhere dear?
Y… Yes… Akira-chan – I replied, kissing her forehead, going to my bathroom sink – she will go to a faraway place… and a very beautiful one… j… just don't ask me anything else until I pronounce myself officially about this, alright? Go downstairs and tell Catherine that I wish the usual for breakfast.
Yes dear… - said Akira, nodding and smiling in sequence – leave it to me!
I did all my morning routine, when I left the bathroom I noticed a monitor where Leandro's diary was connected and showed "next diary part available, watch it?" and the yes or no options were available; I quickly dressed my clothes after locking the door, sat on my chair and I started another part of his diary and, after I inserted the password, the young Leandro showed on screen; right under the video de date when it was done was first of July of two thousand nine (07/01/2009), saying next:
"- Rick! Long time no see! – he shook his head – well actually we saw ourselves yesterday, and as unbelievable as it sounds you came here, had business with dad, talked with me… criticized me harshly when you saw me with a girl… but this time the girl defended me! You face was priceless! You muttered something like "another one that will be fooled by me" and continued the talk as the perfect gentleman you are; that girl is my girlfriend! She accepted having a relationship with me!"
I was astonished, that girl was his girlfriend? After all I couldn't think what was more improbable, Leandro having a girlfriend or lying to me; the weird part is that he seemed legit on what he was saying… in what should I believe? I didn't know… I just decided to trust in what he was saying, when he continued:
"- Well last time I promised to tell you her name – he cleared his throat and started directly at me – she is called "Miyu Platina"… you know, sometimes I wonder if I will ever be brave enough to tell you all this face to face… I resent myself for not being able to be myself as I wore this mask I have when with you… dammit… I will continue this later…
Leandro then began crying, turning then that part of the diary; the old and disturbed Leandro showed up on screen saying: "It isn't over yet, something of extreme importance happened six days later… at that moment I still hadn't realized it yet!" he then began cackling insanely resuming to show the video; this time the date showing was seven of July of two thousand nine (07/07/2009) the young noble appeared on my screen, saying:
"- Accursed extremists! They tried to assassinate us! You were out on a trip this time so I had to tell all that happened by phone rick, but here goes a video of what happened during the day"
I remembered that day, I was on the other side of Verona when he called me… I was thinking about that when on screen appeared then the image of a security camera of the Capuleto's property, someone that I was certain to be Leandro and a lady… that must have been the same I met on his residence six days prior to that, they were far sitting on a bench; suddenly Leandro's father shows up fighting using a sword against one nekomimi, my friend was attacked in sequence; but we can't forget that aside his own dad and myself, he was the best swords master on the kingdom, easily defeating his five opponents; when the battle ended they entered home and there was no further images of them, all went black; the date changed to day eight.
My friend had a serious, sad, depressed and with swollen eyes face; it seemed like he had cried the whole night… might the nekomimi be hurt in the confrontation? My questions would be answered soon when he said:
"- I am so sad Rick… she is gone… in the attack yesterday… her dad was murdered… while trying to protect mine… her mom said that she couldn't keep on working with us… as she would forever think of her murdered husband… and as she wanted a more secure place… for her daughter… where she wouldn't have to… worry with her safety… she left… during the night… leaving only a demission letter behind… I am destroyed… bless Saint Meow I didn't say anything to you… loving hurts a lot… I don't want it anymore…"
The screen went black again, the disturbed Leandro showed up again and, with his on tortuous words, said:
"- Rick… I bet you might be thinking "but what importance that may have? What that can help on the nekomimi revolt?"… I might be insane now – then he cackled uncontrollably for some moments – but I still believe that you can trust an old friend… I assure you by our friendship that the nekomimis won't act any time before July of two thousand twenty one… believe me… any activity that may look like being nekomimi… before that date… can only be someone… trying to act in the shadows… trying to pin the blame on… them… how can I be sure of it? There are some things I can't say for a long time… for a long time… that is why… the next part of the diary will only be available… in one hundred twenty days!"
"One hundred and twenty days?" I thought "would him be crazy? Four months was way too much…" I continued wondering when I noticed something, "he reached a very similar to mine conclusion… and I really do not believe he would try to fool me so blatantly like that… do not matter how demented he was, he loved Verona and myself a whole lot and would never betray us, for nothing in this word… that I was completely sure… and another thing" I pondered again "that would make exact one year after the first mission to eliminate the nekomimi leader"… something told me to wait and trust my friend… I decided to listen to the voice inside of me this time… too bad I didn't hear it on the occasion next… that made me commit the worst mistake of my life.
Then Akira knocked on the door, seeing it was locked and warned me that breakfast was already done; I got ready to go down and then I had my meal, Enmie wasn't present to the table seeing she was probably preparing Kikuri's body to the funeral; just thinking about that made my stomach get really upset; a little before I finished everything Reinold entered the room with the previous morning mail, handing it down to me and leaving the premises right afterwards; then I give a quick check on them and one of them clearly was different from the ones that usually arrive directly for me; an envelope that was simple and with no identification of whom sent it; curious I opened it and, written with letters cut from a random magazine, the saying:
"You took what is ours, give it back or we shall destroy you!"