Here we go chapter 2 ^.^
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Ayano's POV:
Upon our arrival, I saw that uncle Genma and Kazuma seated near each other.
"I don't know how long they can stand to be near each other, but I hope they can control themselves." I thought worriedly.
Ren had taken a seat on the right side Kazuma and on the left was the last spot for me. As I began to walk towards it, I saw him, that same man who had caught me crying in my room. He looked straight ahead and without batting an eye towards me.
"Ah, it seems the Princess has finally decided to join us? Come take a seat." He said while moving his hand to towards the spare cushion.
Fury enveloped me, and in an instant, Enraiha was at my side.
"Split in two you perverted bastard!" I screamed with all my might and charged at him.
Kazuma, sensing I was about to attack him merely put his hand up to block my attack, but was quickly retracted his hand by the fact I ran straight past him. His eyes slightly widened and I noticed he seemed a bit shocked by the fact that I never acted like that to anyone but him. I took a small amount of pleasure from that and continued on my onslaught. The man was simply talking to Jugo, and right as I brought Enraiha down on him his eyes darted and locked onto mine. Within that single moment I felt Enraiha get stuck, held in position by the air and it dematerialised. Genma and Jugo looked on in amusement.
"H-how did you do that!" My voice was trembling with rage. Having my sword taken from me by a single look was infuriating!
"Cool it Princess and take a seat." He replied smoothly, as the wind pushed me gently and I kneeled onto my cushion and took my place. I really didn't like this guy!
"Now that everybody is here, I would like you all to meet Hatori Yagami." Jugo said before sipping his tea.
All eyes in the room stared at the young man, who simply blinked and stared straight at Jugo.
"Hatori Yagami huh? Well it's quite obvious you too were disowned. You were a Kannagi, and I remember that." Genma stated as a matter of factly.
"Once a long time ago, Genma. But during my banishment I learned the arts of wind magic and I found something better than this family could ever offer to me." Hatori said coolly.
"Hatori was a Kannagi, but 3 years ago he was banished. He is now 20 I believe. Ayano, he would be a distant cousin to you as well, I'm sure he is your third cousin. So Ren, Kazuma, he would be your second cousin." Jugo explained.
Hatori's POV:
Everyone stared at me. It felt slightly uneasy but I kept my game face on. Though the Princess on the other hand seemed to be showing me some compassion, her eyes looked softer and caring.
"Hatori, I would like to employ you as Ayano's second bodyguard, if you agree there is a large payment." Jugo commented.
"Well that sounds wonderful, but I don't think the Princess would be too happy about it, so as great as the offer is I am afraid I will have to decline. Besides, Kazuma looks like he's about to tear me apart." I stated while staring at him. Kazuma definitely was hostile, especially towards me but I really couldn't blame him for it.
All eyes then settled onto Kazuma who merely grunted and closed his eyes.
"So… I assume you two know each other?" Piped up the Princess's voice.
"Yes we do." Short and bitter, Kazuma's reply was obviously trying to stop them from going any further into the past.
I sighed before I decided to tell them and Kazuma gave me a slight warning and swore under his breath in a voice only wind magic users could hear.
"I am a demi-contractor. I was selected along side of Kazuma by the Spirit King of the Wind, Kaze. If Kazuma by any chance isn't able to oblige to the King's demands, I am able to summon the powers of a contractor to do them for him." I snuck a look at Kazuma who seemed to be in his own little world, the others however were focused on me and my story and I continued. "I trained with Kazuma in the mountains with the Taoist-in-training, Li Lonyue. After a while, Kazuma was given the jingi of the Wind by the Spirit King. For an unknown reason though, he was unable to wield it. After Kazuma left, I finished off my training and decided to head back home, or at least to Tokyo. The Spirit King of Wind contacted me and gave me the jingi instead to see if I could take it, which I did." I finished off my story and stood up.
"Kokūsen come forth!" I called. A large spear came into my outstretched hand. It was a pure white, mixed with azure. As I did a few swings with it, the colours seemed to swirl and come to life on the spear itself, as if it was one with the wind. I then unsummoned it and took my seat once more.
"Well, at least you made some use of it instead of me huh?" Said Kazuma with a smirk.
"Indeed I have, but Kazuma-san will you allow me to be her bodyguard? The pay sounds good." I replied with a similar smirk as our eyes locked onto each others, twinkling with excitement.
"Heh, do what you want kid but remember I'm her bodyguard as well." He said before taking off.
"Very well then Jugo, I accept." I said with a smile and a stole a quick glance at the Princess, who was battling with her own emotions and thoughts, unsure whether to trust or attack me. I really couldn't blame her though
"Marvellous, I expect you to start by tomorrow." He replied happily.
Here's just a few notes to help understand a bit better! \(^.^)/
Kokūsen generally means Empty Sky Flash.
A jingi is an item given by a spirit king. As the Spirit King of Fire gave Enraiha to the Kannagi's, Kokūsen, is given by the Spirit King of Wind. It enhances the power of a contractor as well.
Li Lonyue is only ever mentioned in the Ignition side stories, and is a Taoist Immortal. He trained with Kazuma under the identity of a Taoist-in-training. Kazuma is in fact, afraid of him and he is probably the only person that can beat Kazuma.