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Thorns of Betrayal

Chapter 16- Deceptions

Many things in this world are deceiving… but if you let it fool you then who really is to blame?

(Yaya pov)

The further I walked through what used to be my home town the less I recognized it. Ruble was everywhere, cars abandoned, and the dead everywhere. The stench of fire and blood so strong it was suffocating. I held the little boys hand tightly for whose sake I could not say maybe for both of us to feel at least some kind of comfort.

I would not lie this was the worst thing I had ever seen and I had seen very bad things. After all I dealt with monsters all my life. Despite how scared I was I opted to put on my outer character to try to lighten the mood. Acting childlike hoping it would distract the small boy with me from the hell that was all around us.

"Why are you acting like that?" I sighed obviously I failed. "The world is ending and people are dying, this is obviously the apocalypse." This kid looked way too young to know that word.

"How old are you kid?" I asked curious since more than once he had surprised me with his intelligence. "My name is Hikaru Hoshina and I am the president of Easter corporations, I am 7 years old currently." Ah now I understood who this young boy was he was famous for being a kid genius, as well as in charge of a very well-known company.

I remember a year ago was when I had heard of him on the news. I had always wondered what the little boy was like and why he was forced to act like an adult when he was just a child. I glanced at the boy's face from the corner of my eyes he seemed to be emotionless, but I knew from the way he held my hand he was frightened. I silently promised to protect this boy with my life.

After all protecting people is why I did my job without hesitation. I remember it so clearly still… in fact it was 12 years ago when I was but 5 that I learned the cold hard truth. In a way this boy was like me giving up child hood due to responsibilities that were thrust on us. I was taken in by a hunter after he had saved me from the cruel fate that my family endured at the hands of a monster.

(Flash back)

Yaya was playing hide and seek with her mommy and daddy. Her little brother had fallen asleep he was only 2 and needed sleep. Yaya always complained that her mommy and daddy didn't play with her enough. She didn't like being a big sister at first and would ignore her pest of a brother.

This day however daddy and mommy asked Yaya to play hide and seek and Yaya went and hid under her little brothers bed pulling the box of Legos in front of her so she wouldn't be seen. She was able to see their feet however as they walked in checking the closet. She suppressed a giggle when they exclaimed dramatically, "where oh where could are darling princess be!" They were about to check under the bed when a loud crashing noise followed by a horrible growl came from down stairs.

Immediately they all jumped at the sound. Then Yaya's baby brother began to cry out of fear. That's when the thudding noise grew closer to the door. Immediately daddy locked and pushed the dresser in front of the door.

Mommy picked Yaya's brother up and crouched down telling Yaya to keep quiet and that she would protect her babies. The pounding and scratching at the door scared them all as they watched in dread not knowing what was at the door. "Monster!" Tsubasa cried out right before the dresser and door came crashing down.

He had been absolutely right. Before anyone could even blink the beastly giant wolf had pounced on her father. The beast claws ripping her daddy into a bloody unrecognizable mess. Her mother sat Tsubasa Yaya's brother in the corner and covered him with her body.

Trying to shield him the best she could. Even throughout the beast attacking her back she did not move. Soon her mother too was dead and her brother and she was left whimpering. Obviously the beast heard and threw the bed lifting a huge paw to strike.

However Yaya scampered to the side and the claws scraped her back but she was not dead. Just as the wolf monster was going for her again someone crashed through the window. The wolf turned and just as he did was shot right between the eyes.

(End of flash back)

I felt my hand being squeezed and looked over to see Hikaru frowning. "Don't cry…um what was your name?" I smiled slightly I would take care of this boy like I should have Tsubasa. "My name is Yaya Yuiki first class hunter pleased to meet you."

(Amu pov)

I had an odd feeling things were about to get more complicated. I had no clue how or why but I doubt it really mattered. I mean we were all facing hell right now what could get worse? The night had gone without further problems.

However this morning at least I assumed it was morning we all awoke to the horrifying shrieking howls of the beasts. They knew we were in here for they tore down the screen as well as wood door. Repeatedly throwing their body at the metal shield that kept them out. Eventually the banging stopped but I knew they were still there pacing around waiting for their pray.

We all tried to keep everyone calm and reassure them we wouldn't let anything harm them. However some people began to have doubts and said we should try to make a run for it. A few people wanted to leave and try to escape saying it was worse to wait to be killed. They would not listen to reason and we couldn't keep them from leaving.

As the group of ten tried to leave with 4 small kids as well as a boy about Rima's age Ikuto stopped them. "The kids stay here." He said firmly while blocking the door. This obviously did not sit well with the group as the men stepped forward in anger.

"We will not have you keeping our kids here to be killed off!" One of the men yelled while the others nodded in agreement. Raising a rifle we had provided them with and pointing it at Ikuto head. Ikuto wouldn't stand down even though he knew he could die if he was shot in the head at such a close range.

"If you go out there you will die! I won't have you taking these kids or that young man with you. If you leave they stay here I won't watch children die." I ran up and grasped Ikuto's hand willing to stand with him on this.

Soon after Utau, Rima, and Kukai joined us. "Then you all choose to die" the man with the rifle said. He was about to pull the trigger when Granny stepped in front grasping the barrel of the rifle in her hand. " Kitarou you will not be foolish you know the boy is right and if you try to shoot any of these kids you will have to first kill me, don't become a monster or your no better than those demons out there."

I stepped up putting my hand on granny shoulder. "Understand this please… we know it's hard and you are all scared but we only want to keep you all safe. Please do not try to go out there and if you still wish to at least grant your children safety and leave them here where they are safe." The man lowered his gun but remained glaring.

If we all die it is on your hands. Him and the group turned and went to sit in a corner glaring and unhappy, but at least they were safe for now. I knew this wasn't the end and things would be hard but we had to try to keep order. If not we may destroy each other instead of the monsters outside getting us.

After the issue granny and I went to cook lunch. Kukai tried to lighten the mood and was playing with the children. I was lost in thought when I felt a tap on my shoulder I turned to see the boy from earlier the one who was about Rima's age. "I'm sorry about my father I tried to convince him not to try and leave but he wouldn't listen."

So he was that man…Kitarou's son. "It's ok I think we all are just afraid and sometimes fear can make people do the wrong thing." He nodded he seemed to want to say something but was hesitating. "He thinks my moms still alive and out there so I think he wants to find her."

He had tears in his eyes and a painful expression but he tried to keep the tears from falling. I didn't think twice I hugged him and told him to cry. After he calmed down he stepped back and smiled a sad smile. "My name is Haru I am 17" he introduced himself.

I smiled, "It's nice to meet you Haru my name is Amu Hinamori and I am 16." I introduced myself back. However just as I was about to turn back to finish cooking I was surprised and caught off guard by Haru kissing me. I had just pushed him off when I saw Ikuto standing in the door frame shaking with anger.

I quickly put my hand on his and tried to calm him down. He was about to lunge at Haru when I grabbed his arm holding him back. "Ikuto calm down he didn't know!" I yelled this stopped him as he seemed to realize he had almost lost control.

He still glared at the boy, "Look boy Amu is mine. OK?" The boy looked shocked and began sputtering apologies before leaving the kitchen with a shameful look. Granny left quietly as well leaving us to talk alone which I was grateful for. I was about to talk when Ikuto picked me up pressing me against the nearest wall.

His body pressed hard against me pinning me to the wall. His hands gripped my thighs as he stared in my eyes anger and frustration evident. I was scared and knew the fear he saw in my eyes only angered him more. I was going to order he put me down but then using one of his hands he grabbed my chin and kissed me hard.

I did not like this kiss it hurt and was filled with anger. I could feel the bruises forming on my lips and chin already. However he wouldn't stop even when I whimpered in fear and pain. He tried to deepen the kiss but I refused to kiss back.

He knew how to get his way though because he bit my lip causing my mouth to open in order to cry out in pain. I tasted my blood on his tongue as he pressed himself harder against me. His other hand roughly came up under my shirt groping me painfully. It hurt and I hated this side of Ikuto but I would not fight it would make it worse.

However I was very thankful when Kukai came in yanking a shocked Ikuto of me and slamming him against the counter. "What the fuck Ikuto! Don't you ever and I mean ever hurt Amu again! I don't give a fuck if your my friend or not you don't treat any one that way!"

Kukai was angry and Utau must have felt it through there bond because she was there in an instant next to me. Holding me while I sobbed. "I don't know what happened but the both of you better get your stupid shit together now!" Utau said in a deadly cold voice.

I looked at Ikuto through the tears. He seemed to have just realized what he had done because his eyes held sadness and worry. He took a cautious step towards me and I flinched. Kukai stepped in front of me crossing his arms, "I think you should leave Amu alone for now."

He whispered it but his voice was firm and held threat in it. Ikuto nodded sadly before leaving but not before whispering, "I'm sorry Amu." Why did this keep happening to us? I knew I loved him and he loved me so why must we constantly struggle like this?

I know in a way I am at fault also after all I always was one to fall for hid deceptions. Yet even though I knew he would pretend to change I allowed myself to pretend to believe him. Ikuto wasn't evil but he had a darkness inside him one he couldn't always control. Yet I would not leave him and despite his dark side I loved him as much as I always had.

I knew that each time he snapped the darkness grew in him I could see it growing in his aura after all we were bonded. Even if it was forced I loved being bonded to my dark prince. I could only hope Ikuto won the battle between him and his dark side. Even if he didn't win and let it consume him I would remain by his side and love him just as I do now.

Utau brought ice in a bag for the bruises. They would heal soon and be gone but Kukai and Utau still made a fuss. I couldn't help but smile because they were now working together even if they still weren't back to normal. Rima had come up with a plan and now I was certain it would work.

(Ikuto pov)

I wasn't stupid I saw it growing and felt it taking over. I knew if I didn't overcome it then I would lose those I cared about. No I wouldn't let that happened if in the end it came down to it I would do away with myself before I allowed it to control me completely. After all it would be for the best.

I used to think I was so strong I had so much pride and now I was being beaten by a dark shadow that had taken control of me. I knew exactly what and who had caused this shadow to form. Problem is I was too scared to admit it out loud. There was nothing that could be done except for me to use my own will power and fight it off.

I felt my skin on my chest ache lifting my shirt to gaze at the now blackening patch of skin forming on my chest. Using what strength I had I willed it to disappear. This was only proof that a shadow had taken haven inside me. I knew that for now all I could do is wait and fight it off silently.