Planless
Disclaimer: I do not own not own Sekirei
Chapter 2:
Musubi fell asleep quickly after Minato gave her one of his pajama shirts to sleep in. After they woke up and Minato gave her some privacy to change they headed out to find a new place. They looked all over the city and through every agency with no luck. He didn't have a co-signer which made things difficult and he didn't want to get his grandparents involved. He didn't want to put them through all the trouble especially considering the circumstances. He wanted to prove that he could fend for himself. The day turned into a night and they found themselves in a park sitting on a bench as it began to rain.
Musubi was talking about how it was suppose to be a beautiful night.
Minato began to lament the situation. "I can't do this. Musubi? You said I was your Ashikabi. How is that possible? Isn't your Ashikabi supposed to someone special."
The young woman got up and placed a kiss on Minato's lips. A faint pink light surrounded her. "Minato I know it in my heart that you are special. I can feel it that you are someone caring and loving. That's what an Ashikabi should be. I know I was meant to be with you." Minato smiled hearing those words, hearing someone had faith in him. He was reassured by a sensation in his heart, the sensation that convinced him to stay with this girl that he only met a day ago, some sort of connection. "By the fist of my contract, my Ashikabi's perils be shattered!"
She took his hand and she punched upwards and both were pulled into the sky. Ripping the cloud apart Minato the saw the moon larger than he had ever seen.
"I told you it was suppose to be a beautiful moon." She smiled.
Any fears were washed away. He somehow found peace in her smile. "Is everything okay?"
"Yes, except-"
"Except?
"Except I didn't think how we we're going to land."
As they screamed for help as the fell to the ground, Minato could swear he saw a girl in a white dress coming out from a tree.
Kazehana took another zip of her drink. Uzume sitting next to her if just to keep her company took a drink. They both intended to go out together but seeing the rain start decided to stay in.
Kazehana looked at the newly revealed moon. "It looks like someone ripped the clouds away. I wonder whose responsible for this."
Then a sound ripped across the the Inn as two bodies fell through the backyard's tree.
Musubi and Minato found themselves on the ground saved by the tree. They were alive and besides a few minor injuries and their clothes ripped they were fine.
"Oh what's this?" Miya stepped out into the backyard. Finding the pair hurt she was quick to offer help. She got Kagari to tend to Minato while she got Musubi some new clothes.
"Thanks for everything." Minato offered.
"It's no problem." Kagari said putting away the first aid kit. "I'm just doing what Miya asked me to."
"So that's her name."
Miya came into the room with Musubi who was now wearing a kimono. As Miya began to explain that she didn't have much more to offer in the way of clothes and that her late husband was responsible for teaching her such kindness.
"My late husband never turn anyone away in need and neither do I."
Kazehana was watching these events unfold. As she looked at the young man she thought, Could it be? He's cheek bones, those small hand he does look so much like him.
As Kazehana looked on Uzume noticed that even the sadness that had filled Kazehana eyes was fading even if just a little. Matsu looked up and down the young man. Then she looked at her smartphone at his file she retrieved from the satellite server. Matsu was curious about many things and a strange emotion came to her. She fixed her glasses as a smile came to her face.
Hearing Musubi's stomach grumble Miya offered. "Oh you two must be hungry. I've just finished cooking why don't you two stay for dinner."
"You've done so much." Minato said. "We don't want to intrude."
"Nonsense I've made enough."
As they were lead to diner table the three women followed.
It was night and as darkness was setting in. The park was fairly empty. The only point of interest was the young attractive woman sitting on the bench. She was wearing a man's white button shirt and an emotionless expression, if one was to study her face they might notice depression in her eyes but no one gave the woman a second look. Beneath her caramel colored bangs was a tattoo like mark shaped like a bird spreading it's wings. Most people just saw her as an outsider but one man saw as something to be collected.
"It's dangerous out here by yourself." The stranger told her his face hidden by the shadows.
"I have no place to go."
"My a discarded number you're a rare one."
She looked to behind him were other figures stood. "You're an Ashikabi?"
"Yes, come with me." He gave her a hand.
"You would have me even though I cannot be winged."
"Yes, come with me and add to my collection."
The others introduced themselves to Minato and Musubi
Seeing that none of them looked alike Minato asked Miya, "I hope I don't sound rude but none of you look like family what kind of place is this?"
"Oh it's a boarding house." Landlady answered.
"A boarding house?"
"Yeah," Uzume explained. "This place a bit run down but recently we've got this placed fixed up a little. But it's still a little run down so only weirdo's want to live here so where always looking for new tenants."
Miya glared at the brown haired girl and a demonic mask appeared behind her to emphasis her point.
"New tenants? You're looking for new tenants?" Minato repeated as he bowed to her. "We're looking for a new place."
"Yes, Miya, you should let them stay here." Kazehana suggested.
"They seem like nice people." Matsu added.
"WellWell, if there are no objections then I don't see why not." Miya said.
"Yay! You found us a home!" Musubi cheered as she hugged Minato.
"Are you sure about this?" Kagari asked Miya in a hushed tone.
"I know they didn't arrive looking for a room, they were just brought here. The Gods guide us to where we're destined to go." Turning to Minato. "If you would like we can talk about the details."
The others left them over to discuss. Kagari took Matsu aside for a moment.
"Why are you so eager to have them stay here?" Kagari asked.
"I wouldn't say eager." Matsu told him with a mischievous smile on her face.
He wasn't fooled, he had seen his file on the screen when Matsu got it. "He's an Ashikabi and you know it."
"Maybe but I don't think he'll be any problem. You saw his file." If he's such a loser then why does he make me feel like this.
"I suppose."
"Besides you saw his file. Now that I have accesses to all the files I cross referenced everything you know who his mother is."
"Yes, I do. I know she wouldn't want him involved with Sekirei."
"Well, he is now. I figure that if he stays here we can keep on eye on him and make sure he doesn't get into anymore trouble, we owe her that much, out of all the scientist in MBI she was one of the only two that treated Sekirei like people. Even Miya and Kazehana, who didn't always get along with her, did have at least some respect for her."
"Fine, I guess you're right."
"Well, of course I'm right I'm the Sekirei of Wisdom."
"More like the Perverted Sekirei. But I guess its fine besides if he steps out of line Miya will do worse to him than any one else could. Do you think we should tell him that we're Sekirei or that we know his mother?"
"No, if he doesn't know about his mother work it shouldn't come from us. As for being Sekirei he doesn't need to know, well not yet anyway."
She walked away leaving him to ponder what she was planning.
Minato and Musubi went back to apartment to find a package waiting for them, it was some of Musubi's clothes found in MBI sent to her after they found out the location of her Ashikabi, it was automated so even if Matsu knew they were moving closer to her she wouldn't be involved in sending them.
He called his grandparents to tell them he was moving.
"Why are you moving?" His grandfather asked him.
"Um well it was just time to move. I needed more room and ..."
"It's a girl isn't? You got yourself a girlfriend."
"Um well..."
"You did! Is she pretty?"
"Grandpa!"
"Oh! Here me and your grandma thought you were never going to get a girlfriend. Now how long until we can expect some great-grand-babies."
"Grandpa!" Minato said his face turning bright red.
"Oh fine don't hurry you two just have some fun. But me and your grandma expect a whole mess of great-grand-babies."
"Gramps! Minato said his face turning so red he was unsure if there any blood any where else in his body.
"Here we thought your sister was going to get pregnant before you even got a girlfriend. Anyway your mom wouldn't want us to raise your allowance so were not doing that. You got yourself a girl you're going to need to take care of her too so I suggest you find yourself a job so you have enough money. Besides you can get a job if your not in school, it builds character and teaches a good work ethic."
Just like all his conversation with his grandfather there was a lot strange things said and some good advice.
The next day they began to clean and pack up the apartment.
"Hey big brother." A voice came from the door.
Minato turned to see his younger sister letting herself in.
"I brought you the clothes like I promised."
"But I didn't mean bring them. I meant send them!"
"Oh it's not all about you! I came by to check out a college I got accepted into. I was going to tell you over the phone but after you failed for the second time I thought it might have sounded like I was rubbing it in."
"Hello who are you?" Musubi entered the room.
"Oh is that why you wanted girls clothes, you wanted them so you give them to your girlfriend." Before Minato could respond. "I'm Yukari his younger sister."
"I'm Musubi."
After introductions Yukari helped them clean up the apartment.
As they prepared to leave Yukari got behind Musubi giving her big hug making sure to to squeeze her breast. "Next time we get together lets take a bath together."
"Okay." Musubi told her as Minato muttered.
"I guess that means you haven't had a chance to touch these." Before Minato could even answer she continued, "Well I promised I would stay with a friend tonight but text me your new address. We'll get together next week to go visit her. See you later, Minato."
"Right, bye Yukari."
They made their way with Musubi holding up most of the things they were caring in. Musubi explained her abilities as fist type Sekirei and how the girl with the whip was a weapon user.
Musubi then turned the conversation to his sister. "You and your sister seem very close."
"Yeah, while we we're growing up we never had a father and our mom was always working so we ended up together most of the time."
"She said something about a visit, who are you going to visit?"
"Um our mom was in an accident a little while ago. We go to visit her in the hospital when we can."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Is she okay?"
"Um yeah. She's in a coma but they say it could have been worse."
Minato didn't like remembering his mother on the hospital bed, he was sure that his sister didn't like to think about it either, the image made him feel so useless and helpless to protect those he loved.
They made their way to the Inn where Miya lead them to their new room. She told them how she just finished cleaning it, little that they know that Matsu had added some camera's to watch them. Matsu had cameras all over but she decided to add a few extra in this room. Matsu would have greeted them in person but was using her new resources to help out.
That night rolled in when one of the Sekirei looked at the arboreta. The plants had grown so much that they formed a wall around the are.
"Such abnormal proliferating vegetation." Tsukiumi said seeing the sight from the top of a building. "There is something disquieting in the air."
"Yeah, it really does look like a wall of green." Kagari said in his Homura clothing.
"Homura!" Tsukiumi declared. "It is thine misfortune to meet night, let us do battle."
"Then I take it you haven't heard, the Sekirei Plan is over there is no need to fight."
"I have indeed heard such talk but surely it is nothing more than mere rumors."
Homura had tried to inform all the Sekirei but many hadn't heard or even believed the news, even with Minaka being dead. Homura turned back to the green wall, he was sure that was where 108 was considering her powers it was the only explanation.
"There is no need to fight." He told her again. "Go find your Ashikabi or something."
Tsukiumi cringed at the idea. "I would never allow a primate ape to defile my body!"
"Fine, you don't have to do anything if you don't want to. There is no plan, there is no reason to fight though the Sekirei are free and can live their lives how they wish."
"But a Sekirei's duty is to fight. What am I to do now?"
He did ponder this for a moment. "I have an idea. I have made it my duty to protect the unwinged Sekirei from any Ashikabi that may try and force wing them."
"An admittedly noble task."
"Thanks, but I can't be everywhere at once so how about you help me. There are winged Sekirei working for Ashikabi trying to get as many Sekirei as possible."
"What foal creatures! They should be wiped from the Earth."
"Yeah," He said unsure how to handle her reaction. "how about you help me protect the Sekirei?"
"An intriguing idea."
"Just know that we protect them but if the Sekirei want to be winged by an Ashikabi then you let them."
"Why should any Sekirei wish to be bonded to an ape?"
"I really do wish you'd stop calling them apes. Not all humans are bad. All I'm saying is you help me protect them from being forced into anything they don't want. You'll probably ended up fighting Sekirei to protect them." He looked back to the green wall. "I've got something to do over by the wall just think it over and we'll talk later."
With that he leapt away leaving the water Sekirei to think things over. Homura hurried to the arboreta to guard it. There were rumors going around about a rich Ashikabi offering a large sum to anyone that could bring him the Sekirei responsible for the plant growth. Worse yet it seems like some Sekirei were out to claim the cash, either they needed money and were looking for a fight. Homura was doing his best to keep people away. He had tried to get to the young girl out but was unable to find his way in and any attempt to cut through the plants was met with failure. Matsu was getting some of Seo's men to to guard the garden but they needed some better weapons so he was to hold the line until tomorrow.
That night as he slept Minato had a vivid dream about a forest. He was being lead by the sound of a girl crying.
Then he found her up in a tree. Calling to him through her tears. "Big Brother."
"Did you get stuck up there?" He called to her and she nodded her answer. "Jump I promise I'll catch you." She jumped and he kept his promise though they fell to the ground together. "Are you okay?"
"Yes."
"How did you get up there?"
"There was fire and everyone was running. I ran so fast and far. She used to take me here. I was alone and then there was a mean girl tried to take me. I cried and the plants grew and I am stuck. Please Big Brother come and find me."
Minato woke up and Musubi got up to. "Is something wrong?"
"No, it was just a dream."
They heard something from outside and they found the Landlady practicing with a sword.
Musubi amazed jumped out of the second story and asked her. "Please Landlady can you spar with me?"
Miya chuckled. "If you're sure but I won't hold back."
"That's what I want."
They started to spar and Minato rushed to try to stop it before it got to hard knowing Musubi's strength.
Uzume stopped him. "Don't worry Miya is tougher than she looks."
Miya effortlessly dodged Musubi's attacks and gave her a whack with her the side of her sword. "You left your side open."
They continued to spar Miya just given Musubi tips and a few whack that though they hurt didn't harm her. Minato decided things seemed okay and Musubi had a lot of energy and was eager to fight without reason at least this gave her an outlet.
Minato went of to his new part time job and enjoyed a special lunch made for him by Miya. As the work day was coming to an end he didn't know he was being watched. Matsu was using a surveillance satellite to spy on him but there was someone closer.
"There you are." Uzume said jumping onto the roof of a building.
"Here I am." Kazehana she said before taking a sip of sake.
Uzume took a look down and noticed the construction site and a familiar face. "Why are you here?"
"Oh a construction site full of sweaty men what is a girl supposed to do?"
Uzume chuckled. "Is it the men or a man?"
"What are you implying?"
"I think you know what I'm implying. Minato comes in with Musubi, who is clearly a Sekirei if you didn't notice her crest in the bath this morning." They both did. "We both know that you could be reacting to him."
"Maybe." the wind Sekirei admitted. "But it's still to soon to forget my old love. A woman's heart is a complicated thing and I have to see what kind of man he is."
Then suddenly lighting ripped through the air.
"Big Brother!" Minato could sweat he heard. "Help me! I'm scared!
He didn't know why he was doing it but he was compelled to go to towards the arboreta where the lighting had struck.
"Minato!" Kazehana said seeing him run off towards the danger.
"He's going towards the lighting! Is he crazy!" Uzume observed.
"We should go help him."
"You sure?"
"Yes, um, he looks like the kind that could use all the help he could get."
"Right, I guess Miya would get angry if one of her tenants got killed and we didn't do anything."
"Miya?" Musubi asked. "Minato forgot his cell phone. I'm going to go give it to him."
"He should be here by now." Miya replied. "I wonder if something is wrong."
"It's just that I got this feeling that he's in trouble."
"Then go find him. May the God blessing protect you." Miya blessed her and she was off.
In her room Matsu was panicking as she called Homura. "Problems!"
"What's wrong?" He replied already dressed in his dark clothes. "I just got out of work!"
"The guards we got to watch the arboreta were attacked, with their weapons didn't stand a chance, Sekirei attacked."
"What?"
"The bounty on the sekirei hiding in the arboreta! One attacked and then a more came out! They were all waiting but when the attack started it became a feeding frenzy they're all trying to collect on the reward!"
"I'm on my way!" He headed off to the arboreta.
Authors Notes: Thanks for all the influx of favorites and everything! I do love a review so leave one please. I'm not going to lie this is the reason I was encouraged to come out with a second chapter as quick as I did.
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