Me: Sup guys!

Hotsuma: I have to say, this is the fastest update you've ever done in your life.

Me *pouts* I don't know if that was an insult or a compliment...

Toko: Ignore that hothead-

Hotsuma: HEY!

Toko: ANYWAY, NewtB00 doesn't own anything but Rin, so please don't sue her.

Me: And on with the case!

Shusei: Case?

Me: It's in the title: Investigation. So, hence, on with that case!

Chapter 2: Eternal Investigation
'Only I know your pain. Your uncertainty… Your loneliness… If only we could be together forever. I'll say it as many times as you wish. I will not betray you!'
I bolted upright with a gasp. Another weird dream, but I could remember every detail of this one. Who was that man in black? He looked like me.
That woman with him looked like a female version of Yuki too. What was up with that?
"Yuki-kun", I asked. "Yuki-kun?"
My gaze filtered around the room until I realized it was empty. Yuki wasn't here and I hadn't seen him since the night before hand.
I got up from my futon so I could get dressed. There wasn't any school that day, so I put on a pair of black jeans with my black shirt. My hair went up into its simple ponytail and my feet into my shoes.
I headed out with Choji in my arms.
The sun blinded me momentarily when I stepped outside. Blinking until my eyes adjusted, I took another look around. This time I did spot Yuki. He was sitting on a bench against the building while looking up at the sky.
"Yuki-kun!"
He didn't respond. I started walking towards him with a frown on my face. He was thinking deeply about something.
I sensed a sudden spike of energy flow through Yuki before it disappeared. Following the random energy spike, was a noise of shattering wood. Yuki looked down to where his hand was flush against the bench set.
As I got closer, I noticed the wood had in fact shattered under his hand. But he wasn't injured at all.
"Yuki-kun?"
This time he looked up, and relief washed over his tense features.
"Rin-kun. How are you feeling?"
I shrugged," Tired, even though I slept so much. I just feel drained and scared."
"Scared? What's wrong, Rin-kun", he asked softly as he gripped my upper arms lightly.
"There's more of them Yuki-kun. They keep following us and the sudden powers with the dreams…I'm scared something bad is going to happen, Yuki-kun. I can feel it."
The frown on his face deepened before he pulled me into a hug. Choji dropped from my grasp as I held him tightly like my life depended upon it.
"Yuki-kun, we got it!"
The two of us pulled away to watch a few of the girls running over with a box full of beads. A small smile found its way onto my face, as well as Yuki.
He bent down to grab Choji before standing with me in his arms," Let's go under the tree, the shade is nice and cool."
"Hia!"
Yuki set me down beside him before handing me Choji. Smiling, I cuddled him to my chest.
Yuki took a string from one of the girls before he started putting beads on it. I laid back to rest as he did so. The other girls watched intently with glee.
"Hurry up and make it!"
"Hold on", Yuki said.
I watched the leaves move from the wind with interest. Each one seemed to move differently, yet together, they moved in a single waving motion. Each one was different in color if you close enough; otherwise they seem all the same shade of green
"Hurry, hurry", another girl giggled.
I turned my head so the left side of my face was pressed into the soft grass. Two of the ladies that worked here at the orphanage were hanging up wet laundry while watching us.
"I'm relieved Yuki-kun is on break."
"For some reason, the children do seem calmer with Yuki-kun around."
"He has to leave this place once he graduates, doesn't he?"
"It can't be helped. It's policy. I wonder if anything could be done about that."
The one with longer hair nodded," Poor Rin-kun, she's such a sweet girl. It must be hard for her."
"I heard the Yuki-kun is trying to get the orphanage to give Rin-kun's custody over to him. They are blood related after all."
"People wouldn't think so, though. She looks so different."
"Yes, it must be from her father."
I sighed and looked back up at the leaves. A single one, too weak to stay attached, floated down towards me. I reached a hand up and caught it. It was small and dark green in color.
"What do you think", Yuki-kun asked the girls.
I glanced at the finished necklace. It was actually quite pretty with the pattern of beads he used.
The other girls must have agreed because the praises began. Yuki-kun smiled and glanced at me. I gave him a small smile in return before closing my eyes. I was just so drained…
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"Ah! Yuki-kun looks like he's having fun", stated Toko.
Tsukumo asked," But will he be all right?"
Toko looked at him in confusion before he continued," I was just wondering if he'll be able to endure the upcoming battle. He's so kind and fair-skinned…"
Toko stood up behind him and wrapped her arms around his chest," I'm also worried about you Tsukumo. You're as kind as Yuki-chan."
The silver hair boy smiled," I'll be fine. I have you, Toko-chan."
The pink haired girl smiled and rubbed the boy's hair," There, there. Don't leave your sister. But…I am worried about that girl."
"Who- Oh, Rin-kun", he stated as they watched the sleeping girl. She looked paler than when they had seen her last.
"Do you really think she's related to Yuki-kun by blood, Tsukumo? It's never happened before. Plus she looks so much like", Toko trailed off.
The boy sighed," I'm not sure Toko-chan. It's possible, but we'll figure it out eventually."
They turned their gazes back towards Yuki and Rin.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"Yuki-nii", I heard a boy yell. "The director wants to see you!"
I opened my eyes before sitting up slowly. Yuki glanced at me before standing.
"Watch Rin-kun for me girls, I'll be back."
I pouted playfully," Yuki-kun! I'm not a baby, and I'm older than them! I should be the one watching them!"
He just smiled at me before heading towards the building. The girls around me giggled before looking at the beads in the box.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"I'm surprised a relative has come to see him", the director told his visitor.
"I certainly hope so. It took months to get here."
A knock on the door redirected their attention," Excuse me."
"You must be Yuki-kun", the man said when said boy opened the door to the office. He stood up and walked over to Yuki.
He had long hair that was in similar color with Yuki's; most of it was tied back. There were glasses on his face and he was wearing a suit.
He held out a hand to Yuki," Nice to meet you. I am Takashiro Giou."
"Yuki", the director stood as he continued," this man is your brother."
Yuki's eyes widened,' What?'
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"Rin-kun", the same boy who called for Yuki-kun yelled. "Director needs you!"
I frowned but stood up. Why would I be needed? I didn't do anything wrong.
My eyes widened,' Yuki!'
I hurried into the building and down several hallways. By the time I reached the door to the directors' office, I was gasping for breath. I stood outside a moment to even out my breathing and I listened.
"What do you mean, you're my brother", I heard Yuki-kun ask.
I gasped softly, 'brother?'
"After my mother passed away, your mother met my father, but the two never married. My father didn't find out about you until after your mother passed away. I've been searching for you since our father's passing, two years ago. But it's taken me quite a while to find you. I am terribly sorry."
"Ah, you don't need to be", Yuki replied in surprise. I couldn't blame him. It was a lot to take in.
The door suddenly opened as the director came out. His eyebrows shot up when he saw me. I smiled sheepishly and rubbed my arm. He smiled softly before lightly patting my shoulder and giving me a push. I walked into the room as the door closed behind me.
Yuki looked over and smiled at me. He used his hand to pat the couch next to him. Quickly, I walked over and sat down.
Across from us was the man I had heard Yuki talking to. He actually did look like Yuki. More than I did by far.
"While it can never make up for everything that's happened up till now, would you come live with me in Tokyo for both our father's and my own sake? We only have each other."
I cleared my throat at that last comment. The man finally noticed me with surprise," Oh, forgive me, I didn't realize you came in. Who are you?"
"I'm Yuki-kun's blood relative", I answered softly.
The man's eyes widened in surprise from my answer. Yuki didn't notice, because he was looking at his hands in thought.
"Yuki-kun, is this your sister?"
He looked up," Kinda. Even though we don't look like it, we share DNA. People call use siblings here, but others don't because we look so different."
"I…I had no idea. This is an interesting twist. I'm Takashiro Giou and you are?"
"Rin."
"Lovely name."
"Thank you", I said softly as I cuddled Choji closer.
"How old are you?"
"Twelve. I look younger than I am, though."
"Um, Giou-san-"
"Takashiro-san is fine Yuki."
"Right, well, would Rin-kun come with me? I can't just leave her. We've been together through a lot, and I practically raised her."
The man in glasses sat back," Well, I don't see a problem with it. Does that mean you'll be coming?"
"May I have some time to think it over?"
"Of course. It's an important decision."
"Thank you. Come on Rin-kun", Yuki-kun said as he stood.
"Actually, I would like to talk to Rin-kun for a moment for you don't mind."
Yuki looked at me and I gave a slight nod. Yuki pressed a kiss to my forehead before leaving the office.
I was staring at the door when I spoke," I am related to him, you can check our files."
"I believe you but I do want to see how related the two of you are. But, tell me, how did you find out?"
"Yuki-kun was four when they found me under his window one morning. Yuki-kun took to me instantly and refused to let me be taken from his site. When they took me to the hospital for examination, they also took some of Yuki's blood. He had been avoiding his exam for weeks. He agreed to it only to keep me with him. When the doctors checked both, they noticed several things in resemblance and ran a DNA test. I came out as 50% his and 50% unknown."
I looked at him," But, Takashiro-sama, if we are related, do you think we can figure out who my parents are?"
Takashiro looked at me with his vivid green eyes," Yes. I think we can look into it."
"Thank you."
"You can go now, I'm sure Yuki-kun is waiting for you, Rin-kun."
I stood," Thank you."
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
I paused on my way out of the building. Standing in the hall with windows, I watched him. He seemed very troubled. I wanted to run to him, but I couldn't. Energy suddenly surged through him. My eyes widened at the intensity.
"No! Yuki", I heard a familiar voice yell. But I was too busy to really look for who had yelled.
"I'm not running", Yuki yelled as he grasped his head.
Everything that followed, happened quickly. But to me, everything moved slowly.
The necklace he had made burst from around the girls' neck, scattering beads everywhere. The windows in front of me cracked and shattered. I dropped Choji and held my arms up to protect my face.
I felt energy run through me as I waited to be cut by sharp glass. But, the pain never came. I heard the girls crying and people panicking.
There was no glass around me in a neat circle. My arms dropped and I felt even more drained.
Yuki was standing in the same spot in shock.
I dragged my feet as I hurried outside. I needed to get to Yuki. He needed me.
"Y-Yuki-kun", I called out.
His eyes snapped to me before widening even further. My vision blurred and I felt dizzy. I stopped walking; swaying on my feet.
"Rin-kun", Yuki yelled when my legs gave out from under me.
I hit the ground hard. My head slammed down like a hammer to a nail. The last thing I saw was Yuki picking me up. I could see his lips moving, but I heard no sound. My eye lids dropped as the darkness took hold.
Unknown to us, Tsukumo and Toko watched with a frown. They knew what needed to be down for Yuki, but they had no clue about Rin.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
'Because of me… Because of this power… Everyone… Rin-kun…'
"Yuki", Kanata-san called.
"Kanata-san", he said in surprise.
"Are you alright", he asked him as he walked over.
Yuki avoided the question by asking," Why are you here?"
"I heard that a man, calling himself you and Rin-kun's brother, stopped by."
"Hai."
Kanata-san reached over and set a hand on Yuki's shoulder. Yuki looked up to his friend in surprise.
"Take your time. Your brother suddenly shows up. You have every reason to be confused. You and Rin-kun can stay with me until things settle down."
"Kanata-san, I…I…I…"
"Yuki?"
"Sorry. It's nothing. I'm sorry for worrying you", Yuki said before he walked away from him and off the bridge.
Kanata-san watched him leave with thoughtful eyes. He knew it was starting, it had been only a matter of time after all.
Yuki-kun continued walking. He had too much on his mind and he was worried about Rin-kun. Was her collapse because of his power, or because she had not been feeling well herself?
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"I really am fine. You worry too much, Yuki-kun", the little girl said.
"I'm so sorry."
"What are you apologizing for, Yuki-nii", the boy asked.
"Yeah, it's not your fault, Yuki-kun."
"You're so weird, Yuki-chan."
I walked around the corner to stand behind Yuki-kun. We both watched the other kids leave for school.
I reached up to grasp Yuki-kun's hand. He jumped, startled, before looking at me.
"Rin-kun, are you sure you want to go to school?"
"Hia. I'm okay Yuki-kun."
He knelt in front of me," But you collapsed yesterday and hit your head pretty hard. You shouldn't push yourself."
I smiled," I'm okay Yuki-kun, really. If I feel funny I'll go to the nurses' office."
"Okay, let's go then."
Yuki held my hand tightly like a life line. He had been so worried about me. I was still asleep for another hour after he got back from his walk.
I had a band-aid on the side of my head that hit the ground. But otherwise, I was completely fine, besides being tired that is.
I looked at the sky. Something was going to happen. Soon.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"Rin-chan? Rin-chan, are you okay", someone asked.
I looked up to see a girl I didn't recognize, but assumed she was from my class. I had gotten sick and ran out. Now, I was sitting on the bathroom floor, trying to sleep.
She knelt in front of me," Rin-chan, do you need to go to the nurse?"
"Yuki-kun…I want Yuki-kun", I whispered as tears trailed down my face.
My head was pounding. My heart felt heavy. My blood felt like it was on fire. I hurt so badly.
The girl's eyes flashed a different color before she started grinning madly. My eyes widened in fear as I felt the power inside her grow. Something was wrong with her. I had felt this power before, but only from those creatures.
She grasped my throat tightly as she growled in an inhuman voice," Tell me where God's Light is!"
"I-I don't know what you're talking about!"
"You just said you wanted him, where is God's Light!?"
I gasped,' Yuki?!'
I couldn't let these things get Yuki. I had to make sure of it.
Bringing up one knee, I sharply hit the girl in the jaw. Her grip loosened enough for me to get free. I hurried to my feet before running as fast as I could.
Windows entered and left my vision in a blurr as I hurried down hallways. I shouldered the first exit door I saw; slamming it open. The sunlight blinded me but I ignored the pain and continued running.
I heard the door open again, which was followed by running footsteps. The girl, no, thing, was still after me.
I narrowed my eyes. I would not let them hurt Yuki!
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
'How did this happen? I…I…I want to see him', concluded Yuki as he ran through the rain.
Unlike most days, Rin-kun was not with him. The school called to say that someone picked her up early due to a headache. He was worried about her, but he had too much on his mind. If he didn't figure out some things, Yuki thought his head would explode.
He ran all the way to a dock and found a place to sit. He hugged his knees to his chest as he thought and waited. The rain barely fazed him, even though it was freezing cold against his skin.
Suddenly, Yuki felt the rain stop above his head. Opening his eyes, he looked up to see the man who had saved him before. He was using one hand to lean against the wall of him. Raindrops slid down his leather coat towards the ground.
"You'll get wet", he told Yuki in his gruff voice.
Yuki smiled," So will you."
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
My chest heaved violently in a struggle to get air. I slipped in a puddle and cut my knee. However, the adrenaline pumping through my veins numbed the pain so I could continue.
That thing still wouldn't give up in chase. It didn't even seem tired!
I slipped around the corner and looked for a place to hide. If I didn't get some rest soon, the thing would most certainly catch me. I couldn't let that happen. I had to protect Yuki!
Behind a row of buildings was a thick forest. I could sense many energies coming from the area. Most were like the creature following me. But two seemed to be destroying the creatures.
I began running once again. Choji stayed firmly in his place inside my shirt. I had placed him in there so I wouldn't lose him. He gave me hope that I could make it and see Yuki-kun again.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"What happened", he asked Yuki.
Yuki looked down," Maybe I'm not kind at all."
"Baka." Yuki looked up in surprise as he continued," That would never even occur to the truly unkind."
"I've always been able to see and hear things others can't. Lately, that power has been increasing. I can't stop it. I don't want to see things. I don't want to hurt anyone. I couldn't do anything about Uzuki-kun, or Rin-kun."
"Why do you care about those humans?"
"Because we're friends. Even though he said we're not, he was the only on to reach out to me when I was alone. But I…I hurt him. I hurt them both. Rin-kun is the only family I have, and I've hurt her."
"It's not your fault", he told him as he sat beside him. "He doesn't want to see the truth. He avoids the truth by attacking others. If he fails to do so, he feels dead."
"But we're still friends…"
The man sighed," And that little girl, she's always seems to believe in you. She smiles through the pain to make sure you don't suffer…Humans are complicated."
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
The rain seemed to stop as I traveled through the forest. By then, my clothes had rips and tears from getting caught on branches.
That thing was still following me. I gritted my teeth with a hiss. I had to do something!
Looking up, I sighed,' What should I do? I can't hurt the girl just to get that creature.'
I had to fight it out of her. There had to be a way.
Up ahead, there was light from an empty street. Smiling, I pushed myself to go faster. I could fight it better out in the open.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
"If it's not too much to ask", started Yuki as he walked with the man down a street," could you tell me your name?"
"Zess."
"Will I see you again?"
Zess froze; Yuki looked at him in concern.
"Zess-san?"
Zess moved to the side around Yuki and picked him up. He jumped out of the way as an explosion hit the spot where they were originally standing. When the dust cleared, two giant creatures with shiny skin stepped forward.
Between them was a girl. Yuki's eyes widened as he recognized the uniform, it was the same one his sister wore for her school.
"What are those", Yuki asked as Zess set him on his feet.
"Duras."
"Duras?"
"They're demons."
"Demons", Yuki repeated in disbelief. Behind them in the distance, a street lamp shattered.
The Duras growled as they prepared to pounce, but a voice stopped them.
"NO! Yuki, run!"
Yuki and Zess' heads snapped to the side to see someone running down the hill side from the forest. Her clothes were torn and blood stained, but her silver eyes were cold in anger.
"Rin-kun!"
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
When the girl had suddenly lost interest in me, I was confused. But then I spotted two people walking on the street. One of them, was Yuki-kun.
'No…'
I started running so I could warn him. The creature attacked with two more, surprisingly, the man saved Yuki.
His power was great, similar to the creatures, but at a higher level. It was overwhelming, but I pressed on.
"NO! Yuki, run", I yelled before the creatures could attack.
I ran down the hill to the street and came to a stop before Yuki. I planned to block the girl at the least, from hurting Yuki.
"Rin-kun", Yuki exclaimed in shock.
I took a step towards the creatures while looking the girl dead in the eye," I won't let you hurt Yuki-kun. You'll have to get through me first!"
The girl laughed madly in that same inhuman voice," Get him!"
The two creatures beside her, pounced past me. I ran straight for the girl and tackled her. It was one on one. I only hoped that the man with Yuki could protect him from the other two.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
The other two pounce. Zess grabbed Yuki and moved to the side. He kept dodging the two Duras with efficient speed.
Forced to pick Yuki back up, Zess jumped as the same time as the two Duras.
Zess snarled in agitation. Before the Duras could reach them however, blue lights ran through them. They shattered into tiny sparkling pieces.
Zess landed as did Tsukumo and Tono did several feet away. Each had a weapon in hand. A gun in the boys', and a sword in the girls'.
"You okay, Yuki-chan", she asked him.
"Sorry we're late", Tsukumo added.
Their weapons gold as they disintegrated into gold particles. Zess set Yuki back on his feet once again.
"You…"
"They're members of the Giou Clan, just like you", a familiar voice stated.
Yuki gasped," Takashiro-san."
Said man walked forward," Good work, Toko and Tsukumo. You as well, Zess."
"Zess-san, too", Yuki asked in surprise.
"He isn't of the Giou Clan. His case is a little complicated."
"I don't understand."
"I suppose you would be confused. As you can see, the members of the Giou Clan possess special abilities. And, they symbolize our clan. It seems you know what I'm talking about", he added when Yuki gasped softly. "Your powers will continue to grow. You will fear them."
"I'm an ordinary high school student. I'm an ordinary…-"
A scream splitting through the air interrupted them. It was quickly followed by another.
Yuki spun around as he remembered," RIN!"
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
We hit the ground with a thud once I tackled her. We rolled around hitting and scratching each other. I tugged at her hair as she kneed me in the jaw.
My head snapped back and she punched me in the stomach. Gasping, I turned so I could elbow her in the back of the head. She hit the dirt face first. Climbing on her back, I attempted the grabbed her arms.
She swung her legs around, knocking me of. I rolled away from her. But, as soon as I stopped, she climbed on top of me. Slamming a fist into my ribs, I shrieked as I felt one or two break.
I hissed at her and bucked her off. However, she grabbed my tie, bringing me down with her. The two of us fell into the hole made in the street. She managed to get her arm around my neck. I coughed as she squeezed.
"You'll never win", she cooed in my ear. "God's Light will be ours, and you'll just be a snack."
Snarling, I bit her arm. My fangs sunk into the delicate flesh with ease. She shrieked as blood squirted out from the wound.
I grabbed her arm and removed it from my neck as I spun around. I held on tightly, forcing her to her knees.
I moved my mouth to her ear," You're wrong. You'll never get Yuki-kun and I refuse to die here to the likes of you!"
She snarled," You're human-!"
I pulled on her arm. A sickening pop sounded through the air as she screamed. I smirked in victory, but didn't expect what happened next.
The creature jumped out of the girl through the back of her head, straight at me. It sunk its sharp teeth into my left shoulder; it's claws into my chest.
I let out a scream as I fell backwards into the broken concrete. The creature held tightly to me as I tried to pry it off.
"RIN", I heard Yuki scream.
I snarled at the creature," GET OFF!"
With a final punch, it released me. It attempted to run away, but I swung my arm towards it. A bolt of purple flew from my fingers; hitting it. The creature shrieked in pain before exploding into shimmering particles.
I gasped as I landed on all fours. The adrenaline started to fade away, and I felt pain. Tears ran down my face from the intensity.
"Rin! Rin-kun", Yuki yelled. I pushed myself up so I was standing. I turned to face the voice.
Yuki ran over to me and embraced me tightly in both arms. My knees gave out as his did. He knelt down while holding me. I sobbed into his shirt as he held me.
~XxThexLostxGiouxX~
Everyone looked shocked as they saw the two girls fighting. Zess cursed himself for forgetting about the possessed girl.
Yuki made an attempt to run, but Toko grabbed him by the shoulders.
"Yuki-chan, no!"
"I have to get to her", he said as tears threatened to fall.
Zess started to walk towards the girls. But he noticed that the Duras had jumped from the girl and latched on to Rin. The girl who had the Duras disappeared in a whirl of color. She had really been an illusion.
"GET OFF", she screamed.
Everyone stood frozen at the event following.
She knocked the Duras off and swung her arm at it. Purple energy that looked like lightening burst from her finger tips. It hit the Duras, who shrieked in pain before exploding into pieces.
The girl dropped to all fours from exhaustion. Zess could smell her blood from her wounds.
Yuki ripped himself from Toko's grasp as he ran towards her.
"Rin! Rin-kun!"
The girl shakily stood before turning to face Yuki. He embraced her tightly.
Takashiro frowned deeply as he watched the two. The really were alike, and the paper work proved that they were related. If Yuki was to go with them, the girl would have to go as well.

ME: *hides behind Tsukumo* Don't kill me! It had to happen...

Yuki: But why Rin-kun? She's just a little girl.

Tsukumo: Well, Rin is okay though, Yuki. Newt wouldn't hurt Rin if she could help it.

Me: Thankyou! But yes, Rin will be fine *mumbles* she now...

Yuki: Stay tuned for Chapter 3!