Chapter 11:
Answers Lie in the Truth Part 2
Cat- Sorry for the wait, I've been in pain and severely busy, so I'll give you a story update :D
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Everybody stood in silence until Kisshu spoke. "What the hell are you talkin' about? My grandmother was killed 4 years ago."
Kurai sighed deeply as she closed her eyes and began to concentrate. Suddenly, her body began to glow. It was so bright that Ichigo, Kisshu, and Mint looked away. Her appearance began changing, as her hair grew longer and changed to a forest green. Her eye color changed until they were an amber color.
When the glowing stopped, the trio looked at the figure and gasped. She looked exactly like Kisshu.
"Are you sure you aren't Kisshu's mom?" Ichigo asked, being oblivious as ever.
Kurai chuckled lightly and Kisshu's eyes softened in remembrance at her soft voice. "Yes, I am sure. But he is the spitting image of my daughter."
"Nana...what happened to you? Why did they kill you?" Kisshu asked, although he wasn't fully back to himself.
"Ah, I let them do it, because their reasoning was very convincing."
Kisshu got angry again. "You just let them kill you?! You left me alone in that damn organization!" He yelled.
Kurai frowned. "You obviously do not know the truth about the organization's intentions."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Mint said with irritation.
"The organization has a deeper plan than they have told you. The reason we angels have protected these five individuals is that they will be needed in the near future. See, the whole project is called the Mew Project. I have been chosen as one of these angels because I wanted to find one that had a special quality and could be compatible with Ichigo; even though I haven't seen Kisshu in a while, doesn't mean I don't want to keep tabs on who's he's dating." Kurai chuckled slightly.
"These five individuals all have a special quality that most others lack. The reason this all started was when Mint's father found some...extraterrestrial activity in Japan. So, he devised a plan to guard our country. Thankfully, they haven't attacked yet. Him and his fellow scientists have been testing and infusing human DNA with animal DNA to enhance their abilities. They have been successful, and there's only one left."
"Who's the one? I know my sister is already one of them." Mint said.
"Correct, your sister was a victim to the betrayal of one of our fellow members. But the one I'm talking about is...Ichigo."
"Cause she hasn't been betrayed yet?" Mint asked in confusion.
"No, it's because once the angel has left it's host, they have to bring back some DNA from them."
"Tch, considering what you told me, Mint, betrayal is the first emotion on my list right now." Ichigo glared.
"It's not my fault, bitch." Mint growled.
"It is all your fault! Who else tied me up and locked me in a shed and almost shot me?!" Ichigo screeched.
"Well I would be glad to now." Mint said as she stepped around Kisshu.
"You wish." Kurai growled. She snapped her fingers and Mint fell to the ground unconscious.
Ichigo sighed in relief. Kurai snapped her fingers again and the chains on Ichigo had disappeared. Ichigo smiled in thanks.
Kurai whispered a spell and a baggy shirt with jeans appeared on Ichigo's body. "Thanks." Ichigo mumbled.
"You are welcome. From this day on you will not have the, attacks as you call it, anymore."
Ichigo's eyes saddened. "I won't be able to see you anymore?"
"Maybe one day, but for now, I bid you goodbye. I will put Mint in her room and leave a note."
Ichigo smiled sadly. Remembering that Kisshu was still there, Kurai looked at him. He returned to normal and took an interest at his shoes.
"I will leave you two alone to talk." Kurai walked over to Mint, picked her up bridal-style, and teleported away.
At her departure, Kisshu looked up at Ichigo, and noticed that she was staring past him. He slowly walked up to her and put his hands around her waist, resting his chin on her shoulder. "I'm so sorry..." He whispered.
When he received no response, he pulled out of the one-sided hug and looked at her emotionless eyes. "Ichigo, please say something."
Again, no response. So he cupped her cheek and started to lean in, his eyes burning with tears. Before he kissed her, Ichigo pushed him away.
Slap
Ichigo's anger was rising heavily, making her tremble. Kisshu was stunned, touching the red hand mark on his cheek. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" Ichigo said so calmly that it scared Kisshu to death. "Did you really think that all the shit you kept from me would stay hidden?"
"Ichigo, I-"
"Don't you Ichigo me!" She screamed. "You have been lying to me since day one! Do you really think you could just apologize and everything will go back to the way it was?"
Kisshu was silent, so Ichigo continued her rant. "Out of all the fucking things I've been through my entire life this is the absolute worst! I trusted you! I loved you, and this is what I get?! You're making me regret even talking to you!"
"Ichigo, I didn't have a choice-" Kisshu tried to say, his voice wavering with sadness.
"NO! I DON'T GIVE ME THAT FUCKING EXCUSE AGAIN! YOU DO REALIZE THAT I REMEMBER EVERYHTING FROM THAT NIGHT, RIGHT? YOUR FUCKING EMERGENCY PROTOCOL DIDN'T FUCKING WORK!"
Kisshu was stunned; apparently the serum really didn't work like it was supposed to. He silently hiccupped as the tears threatened to fall. He knew what he did was wrong; he was just afraid of what this might lead to.
"I can't believe I was so stupid...I should've listened..." Ichigo said, slightly calming down but the anger being replaced with depression.
"Listened to who?" Kisshu croaked.
Ichigo glared at him, making Kisshu shiver. "My parents...Lettuce...even Mint. They all said to stay away from you but I didn't listen cause I thought you were alright..."
Kisshu felt something warm and wet fall down his cheeks in a endless stream. "Ichigo..."
"No! I'm done with you! You were the biggest mistake of my life! I HATE YOU!" She shouted. Ichigo pushed past him and started walking towards the door to the shed until she felt Kisshu's hand grab her wrist. Those last three words hit Kisshu like a truck.
"Please...don't go...I love you..." He sobbed.
Ichigo yanked her arm out of his grip and looked at him sideways. "We both know that's a lie," She started with no emotion in her voice. "Not everything can be fixed with a simple sorry, Kisshu. You broke my heart. I might be breaking yours, but honestly, I don't give a shit anymore. Just remember that I told you I would find out again, and I am hurt a hell of a lot worse than last time." Then she ran into the darkness with tears cascading down her face.
Kisshu sank to his knees. "What have I done..." He whispered.
"I'M SO FUCKING STUPID!" He yelled. He stayed in the shed all night, crying.
Cat- Well, that escalated quickly, eh? I don't think Kisshu's too OOC in this, cause there's a moment in the manga where he did cry in front of Ichigo so...idk. But, this is not the last chapter! Actually, there's like 8 chapters left XD Sorry this is short, too. I'm in a time crunch...so I gotta go. Ja ne!
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