Whoo! I am updating! There is something I must apologize for first though, ExorcistWhite pointed out that in the preview for this chapter I said "silver haired man" I apologize, that should be "blond haired boy". I was thinking of Ayanami and forgot he took control of Mikage for a sec . R&R please! And thanks to those who have reviewed and like this!
(Mikhail's POV)
He's the one who put this collar on me? Then he shall die.
I swung the boy holding me off, and attacked the blond haired boy in front of me. The boy I had thrown off came in between us though, and my master told me not to hurt him. I argued with him, seeing how this boy could cause us to get killed if he's not taken care of, but I had the upper hand, and the boy was weak.
"Release level 10."
An explosion occurred, the boy was thrown, hit the door, and collapsed, surely with a few broken bones. Master was less than pleased.
"Hm, even with the collar, he still has this much power."
"Remove this collar. I said take it off!"
My zaiphon flew everywhere, destroying most of the bridges. I figured I had the upper hand, until I was held down once again from the white haired boy that my master cares for so much. Surprised that he could even move with those injuries, I was caught off guard when the blond bound me. The ropes tightened, suffocating my master. I tried to get out of them, but they were too strong. Just then, the ropes went slack.
"So it's you?"
(Zehel/Frau's POV)
So he's the one behind all this.
"You're the one who stole the brat's friend. I won't let you escape!"
We both attacked each other, until I finally managed to get my scythe around him.
"You've been roughhousing a bit too much in our church."
"Well, you haven't changed much, Zehel."
"Ah, so you know who I am."
"Like I could forget you."
He smirked at me, almost not caring about the situation he was in. The brat was safe though, so the only thing left to be done was to get rid of him before he caused me any more problems.
"May God be with you."
"That phrase! Are you Frau?"
Crap, he's awake. I guess my cover's blown.
"If you're a God, please! Save Mikage!"
Like I can do that…he's already gone…
(Normal POV)
"Bastard! You possessed his body didn't you?"
Wait! He's still alive! Mikage's still alive!"
Teito had reached out and grabbed Zehel's coat hoping that somehow his friend could be saved.
"Teito Klein. He is silently weeping, painfully and sorrowfully. His soul will wander in suffering forever, with no salvation. I told you before, you are soft."
What no one expected though, was Mikage grabbing Frau's scythe and pulling it through himself. Everyone stood speechless, as Mikage just smiled grimly.
"If you hate me, then come and take revenge, Teito Klein. Oh, Zehel, is that scythe doing well? It will return to me someday, so use it carefully."
"It can't be! You're-"
The air around Mikage began to glow softly as Mikage returned to say his farewells to Teito. He smiled as he slowly turned to dust in Teito's arms. Teito merely collapsed to his knees.
(Ayanami's POV)
"That's enough. Be gone."
The orb in my hand disappeared, and I debated on whether or not I should release my control on the demon sklave. I knew it would be useful later, but I could also use it now if I really wanted to. It could help me make Teito's life just that much better. I smirked to myself, as I thought that, but released my control on the child anyway. I knew that of it was used too long he could have permanent damage done that wouldn't allow me to control him anymore. Then I thought of something else.
I see. That was the Eye of Mikhail. No wonder I was sent after him.
(Teito's POV)
Not too long after Mikage…died, Hikaru collapsed, breathing hard due to the damage done to him. Frau picked us both up, and began our walk to our room. The walk was silent, until Frau spoke.
"Oi, you still alive brat?"
I didn't want to speak, but I had to get a few things off my chest.
"People at school always alienated those who were different. I was the center of gossip. Only Mikage was different. He didn't care about what they said about me. He was my only friend…"
I flashed back to the many times Mikage was there for me. All the times I though he was bothering me, when I knew he actually cared.
"He made me feel like someone cared. He filled the emptiness inside me. What he said is always in my heart.
"What about Hikaru?"
Frau had already placed me in my bed, and was now laying Hikaru down as gently as possible. After, he walked over to the closet that I didn't notice before, and pulled out a first aid kit.
"I didn't really know Hikaru. One day, Mikage just went over to him asking if he was okay. He looked fine to me, but…Mikage already knew something about him was different. I feel so stupid now that I think about it. Hikaru pulled out a zaiphon, and I attacked him…"
When I normally would've smiled a bit, I just frowned even more as I remembered that day.
"In a way, we became friends automatically. We both had something in common. We both were battle sklaves, mocked by the whole school. I don't really know him that well, but Mikage…he was my light."
I curled into Mikage's military uniform, the only thing that was left of him for me to remember. Hikaru's breathing was becoming more stable, and it appears that he was already beginning to recover, but what Ayanami said was still on my mind.
"And as far as Hikaru goes, he may never be the same either."
I heard the door click close, and I knew Frau had left. I tried to sleep, knowing that the next day would come faster than I wanted it to.
(Labrador's POV)
I stood outside Teito and Hikaru's door with Caster and three of the nuns. I knew that Teito's soul had damage and Hikaru's was even worse, but due to his not answering the door, there was no way I could help ease the pain.
"Will their injuries heal quickly?"
I knew Teito's would, but Hikaru's wounds were far worse, and I feared what would happen if Teito didn't let us in soon.
"Teito-kun, you'll never feel any better if you don't eat something! And I need to check on Hikaru-kun as well, so could you open the door?"
I was really worried about Hikaru's condition, but what Castor said made me wonder about Teito as well.
"I wonder why the guardians of the Bridge of Trials called Teito-kun an intruder."
Then, a loud noise was heard, and I knew that, if anyone, he would be the one to get Teito out of his room.
"Hey! Move it! I'm coming in you damned brat!"
He completely destroyed the door, and I spotted a little pink ball fall and head towards Teito's bed. Me and Castor quickly moved to Hikaru's bedside, and began to reassess his injuries.
"Oi, you awake?"
"D-Don't just barge in! Wait, what's that?"
"The church's pet for therapy."
I knew Teito was going to begin yelling, so Castor and I excused the nun's to return to their duties.
"The church can't save anyone! I…don't believe in God! He couldn't even save Mikage!…No, really it's all my fault."
I saw Teito begin to cry, and my heart felt like it was splitting. I knew that the loss of his friend would be hard to overcome, but blaming himself was only going to make the damage to his soul worsen. I could only hope Frau or Hikaru could fix this.
(Hiakru's POV)
The black oblivion I was in was great, in a way. I don't know if I had died, or what, but with Ayanami out of my head, it felt like a huge burden was lifted. I soon found out that something was wrong. I knew I wasn't dead, all of a sudden, because the pain began to come back. Arms, head, legs, back, everything was just searing with pain. It felt as though something was crawling under my skin just below my left wrist. I wanted to scream, but I remembered I was mute. Then, a small light began to come towards me. I wasn't sure what it was, but it was soft and comforting., and strangely pink. I had no clue what was going on, but I heard a voice.
"Wake up. Teito needs you. Comfort him in a way that I can no longer."
Mikage?
Sneak Peak:
(Teito's POV)
"It's because we swore an oath."
Tears now flowed freely from my eyes, and I didn't care whether the bishops saw them or not. My best friend had died, and God didn't do anything about that. I was conflicting my feelings, and I knew that no one would most likely be able to piece me back together again. That's when I heard it. A scream…I looked for the source, but no one seemed to notice.
"Teito? Is something wrong? What are you looking for?"
I ignored Labrador, and searched for where the silent scream was coming from.
Wait…silent…Hikaru!