Hello guys, this is my first sorina fic, and my first real fanfiction overall. I did wrote some harry potter fanfic when i was like 11, so I don't count that.
I am French, so i'm sorry if the text is hard to read, i studied english litterature for a bit but it's clearly not enough. I write A LOT in french, so it's kinda weird for me to write in English, as my rythm is clearly the rythm of french writing, sorry for that. The first chapter is a bit short, I don't really know if I want to do some deeper description, and i'm not sure i'm even able to do a good job on that, as i don't want to make heavy hard to read and overall boring descriptions. I hope that you guys are gonna enjoy the fanfiction, to be honest, i wanted to start it for days now, but was kinda doubting i could. Rate and Reviews please !

"text" is when a character is talking

'text' is when a character is thinking

-text- is a text message

" Disgusting "

A simple word, that many people used to hear, everyday, everywhere, and as hurtful as this simple adjective could be, it was not enough to restrain a certain redhead chef, in a certain school in Tokyo, to actually pursue one of his objectives. Receive a compliment from the so-called godesss, gifted by the nature itself, having the most complete, complex, perfect and refine taste in the world.

Yukihira Soma had, however a feeling, an impression, that this time the word she pronounced left a bruise somewhere. He wasn't able to truly put his finger on that fleeting thing, as the idea itself was disappearing each and every time. He knew that Nakiri Erina was a prideful being, but he had the feeling that he overcame so many things, from his first class with the professor Chappelle, his first Duel with Ikumi, the Camp, the Autumn Selection, the Stagiaire, dealing with Nakamura Azami's plan and beating Saiba Asahi. A light beam appeared on his face, as a reminiscence of a distant day, as he said to his father that going to a cooking school was lame. A pleasant breeze passed through the window and gently stroked his hair. He gave a glance to the sky, as he knew, deep down, that he had to do it.

Noise, or maybe, something a bit more enjoyable. For Nakiri Erina, it would have been noises, years ago, or maybe not even that long, maybe only a mere couple of years ago. But as it was now, it was comfort, joy, warmth. Her friend and family, they were here, for her. She wasn't able to get each and every word that was thrown at here, but she was enjoying every part of that moment. From the look the dinner boy gave her, as they learned the outcome of the duel, to the last compliment she received from his Grandfather, the next day. True bliss.

Right after the B.L.U.E, the Nakiri Mansion hosted a huge party, as the heiress insisted on having, instead of a reception, as many expected in a first place. They laughed to tears, danced, played. But quickly enough, an absence had been pretty noticeable, as Soma was missing. No one was really surprised though, as they knew how tiring this competition had been for him.

Some people suggested that the frustration of the loss was also a factor, but the closes friends of the dinner boy knew that, as strong as his willpower was, and as much as he hated defeat, he was not the type of person who would had actually skip a party for this reason. The blond girl, laughed at that statement, as she was remembering the scene that took place just after the result.

"You had me here, I have to admit you still are ahead of me." said the dinner boy with a smile on his face

"Uh, how dare you, i'm so far away, you could not possibly reach my level." responded the heiress, a bit amused by the faciès of the young chef.

"You will see, my next creation will make you eat these word." answered Soma.

She smiled at that fresh souvenir, when she suddenly felt weird, as if the remembrance of the scene made her aware of something she did not felt at that moment. Or maybe she had, but the pure bliss erased the though. She wasn't able to properly get what happened back there, but as he said his last phrase, she felt that something was off. It wasn't his smile, or even his tone, but she had that weird feeling. She however swept this impression, as she was not good for reading humans, knowing that she was making up stuff.

Freed from the harshness of sleep, the young woman immediately felt the first glimpses of sunlight, sliding along her satiny skin. What a strange feeling to wake up without feeling the asphyxiant pressure that had invaded her the past few weeks. she smiled weakly, still somewhat dizzy, sleep trying to bring her back to its domain. She looked at her phone, hundreds of text messages and missed calls, she knew that most of them were investor, owner of restaurant, but she scrolled past them, and the weak smile she had turned into a benevolent smile. Lost amid the messages, she saw it

-received at 3am, from Yukihira Soma-

She felt reassured... Erina had to admit that the weird remembrance during the party disturbed her a bit. It was, as she expected, nothing but in impression. She glanced at the notification, a laughing glow dawning in her eyes. As strange at it could appear, the Heiress and Soma had somehow texted a lot. No one really knew, as even Hisako was unaware of that and they only exchanged meaningless messages anyway. It still was weird for her, as when they were gathered, with their friends, the two of them sometimes started to chuckle for the same thing, and no one else knew why. It was strange to have inside joke with him, or even to have inside joke what so ever. Shaking her head, she was about to read the message when a knock on the door brought her back to reality.

"Erina-Sama," said the voice that was no other but Hisako's one

"Hisako... I told you that you had the next few days off, and I specifically asked you to take this opportunity to have fun."sighed the princess of Totsuki.

"I'm sorry, Erina-Sama, I know that, and to be honnest I firsty came to... to enjoy the day with you, as I want to enjoy my days off having fun with you." The pinkhead started, making her friend blush "But you grand father is waiting for you, and he said that he had to talk to you right now, and to be honnest he looked kinda... preoccupied... I think you should first and foremost meet him, he is in the dinning room."

The Godess frowned, leaving her bed expeditiously before putting on jeans and a simple shirt. She then left her room and went down quite quickly.

The idea of seeing her grandfather again made her smile, even though she was with him a few hours earlier. What a surprise, however, when she saw not only the previous director but also her mother.

"Erina, good to see you, I hope you are well rested" started the old man, with a caring smile.

"Hello, grand father... Hello mother, I am, thank you. I've heard that you have something quite urgent to tell me ?" Answered the blond.

"Erina" then said Mana Nakira " I know this is sudden, but you have to know that your father need to see you... I know what happened, as my father told me everything and I do not ask you to forgive him just yet, or to forget him at all... But he have important matters to discuss with you, and both your grandfather and I want you to meet him."

Erina froze for a couple of second. She knew that, at the bottom of her heart, she still had love, love for both her parents. She hoped that one day, they could be a true family, not today, not everyday, but maybe sometime, maybe a couple hours per month, a couple of days per years... She still feared him a bit, even if her grandfather assured her that Azami was no longer a threat for her.
"I... Why c... Why can't father come here ? Where is he ?" finally responded the heiress.

"He... Your father is at Sapporo... He is hospitalised. He could phone, but he asked if you could grant him the favor of meeting."

Erina's eyes opened wide, as she gasped.

"But...But he was here. Father was here, he was his grand father... Ho...How...?"

"He... left, he left after your victory, saying that he had some urgent business to attend to. I think that he was, at this moment unable to congratulate you, as he is still blaming himself for all you had to go through. His live is not longer in danger but, please, go meet him. We've arranged everything, a car is waiting for you outside and a jet of mine is at the closest airport." finished Mana, and Erina swore that a sad tone could had been heard through her voice. They were husband and wife after all...

She did not knew why she did it, but Erina felt tears flowing on her cheeks as she left the room, running throught the door, and dashing to the car. Hisako did not even had the time to ask where she was going, as she just saw a shadow sprinting in front of her. Erina knew that her friend would understand. She had this pit in her stomach, and she wanted to see him, to confront him.

'Father' she thought as the car started.

Her heart was beating strongly as she finally arrived at the Sapporo City General Hospital, as dusk was slowly extended through the vault of Heaven. She was staring at the main door, gasping a little. She had to confront her father, alone, it would make no sense otherwise, as she was free now. The heiress finally decide to enter in the building, asking to the counter the room of Nak... Nakamura Azami.
The hostess told her that this particular patient had a bodyguard and that she had to go through him to get to the room, as she pointed him.

Shyly, Erina introduced herself to the man, which recognized her immediately. As they were coming up the stairs, the young student felt the apprehension growing gradually. And finally there she was, behind this door was one of the reason she was so miserable for many years. And yet she was ready to forgive him, and smiled slightly as the guard opened the door.

Second passed, slowly, as her gaze fell on the man in the bed, covered in bandage, his hand held by a young and handsome man.

"Wh...What ?" Was the only word that could possibly came from her mouth, as she saw her father in a pretty bad state, and at his bedside the leader of the noires, Saiba Asahi.

"Sorry for my current state E...Erina, but i'm happy that you accepted my invitation..." responded her father, a genuine smile printed on his face. "I know that not might not be the time, but I think it's my responsibility to tell you the truth... Erina, Asahi is actually your brother."

The Princess of Totsuki blinked for a second, as she had to slowly process the information that was juste given to her. 'Brother ?..."

"I will tell you, some other day the whole story, and how I discovered it, but for now, we have other important business to talk about. Erina, both Asahi and I made a mistake. We chose path that we both regret and the reason i'm in this bed right now is one of the consequence of this mistake."started Azami, as Erina still had trouble breathing through the news she had just received. She closed her eyes and took a deep respiration and glance at Asahi, and noticed a veil of sadness covering his iris.

"We... endangered you... My central was a mistake, I owe it know, but it's not the case for every partisan of my crusade. I was the point of rallying point for many of thoses shadows, but the idea was there before I was. I had allies, and one of them also appeared to be a far acquintance of your brother." said Azami as his head turned painfully in direction of his son.

"He... He was terrifying, even for me. Both yo-our father and I had our own purposes, and own goals, but... but it was somehow still related to cooking. I think I can speak for the both of us, when I say that we do like cooking, it stay, no matter what happened, a part of our life... But it was not the case for that man. I don't know his name, and I met him only few times, but he has no love for food, and only sees it as a way to dominate, to control. As far as I know, he have two persons close to him, one in United State and one in France. I faced him, once, but was powerless against him, he outmatched me, easily. And of course, you're a part of his plan. Now we know, we know that he was hoping to reach you through our plans, but as they both failed, I guess he decided that, it was time for him to step out of the shadows." whispered the young man.

Breathless, the young woman stared at the void, her heart beating against her rib cage. "B-But... Why ? Why do he needs me ?" she asked.

"I think you know it by now... This gift our yours can serve many purpose. You're young, and you mind can be shaped. I don't know how he intended to use you, and what he will try to do to you, but I know that he is mad. He invested lot of money on both Asahi schemes and mine. He's dirty minded, and he is cautious."sighed her father.

"So, that is why you are here... And what about mother ? She is in danger too father, you have to call her, you have to call the police, we can do somehting right ?" responded Erina, feeling that panic started to take control of her.

"I did already. I called your mother earlier, she and you grandfather knows everything. It is true that your mother is also gifted by the god tongue, but the chances that he come for her are low. First, she is the bookmaster of the WGO and it is almost impossible to even follow her shadow. Some says that she is safer than the king of japan or the prime minister. Secondly, as you know, she can't eat easily, and the few I know about the scheme of this man involve food, so your mother would not help him... And finally..." Erina felt that his voice trembled a bit. "Finally, as I said, your mind can be shaped, as I made it weaker, as I tried to bend it to my will. He knows that because he helped me to do it. This was his area of expertise. I never believed in mesmerizing and stuff, or even in psychic power, but he had a science, he had knowledge that are going far beyond expectation. That is how I was able to... to control you. To shape you. But he can do more than that, he's far superior... However, it's not all black. As you said, we already ask police to intervene. Not only him, but both intells in USA and France are looking for his associates. Asahi's mens, WGO's mens, and I ask you, the new director of the Totsuki Academy to also help us to get rid of the remaining shadows of the cuisine's world." finished Azami.

The heiress was stuck in the moment, as the word of her father somehow calmed her mind a bit. She took a breather and closed her eyes, as her thought which began to grew darker through the speech of his father, were slowly leaving her head. It was true, she was the headmaster of the school, and theses shadows were a threat not only for her but for the culinary world itself, and for the upcoming blooming generation of chef, she, the heiress of Totsuki, had to step up, and to fight.

"I understand very well, and I assure you that Totsuki will help you to track them."

"Thank you Erina, i'm sorry that our mistakes leads you to take such a big responsibility. Just so you know. This man have a dispropotionate ego, and I am the one talking. He used violence against me because I started, so you have to say to everyone to not repeat my mystake. He is superior being in term of pride, and as such, he will never initiate a fight directly, so if you... if we stick to duel of chef, he will use it to break us. He will not try to use a direct confrontation, he will prefer to fight throught what we love, what he lives for, to destroy our hopes. That how perverted this person is, he will not be satisfied by just demolishing the school, or submit the student as I tried to do. He will try to break you, and the elite ten, to show his superiority. Now, I know that you are tired, and that you just arrived, but Asahi need to talks to your mother and to Senzaemon. I'm sorry I made you cross the country to meet me, but I was scared that my lines were bugged, and I wanted to see you, and... to congratulate you for you win. Both your mother and I are proud of the chef you are now... But, now is not the time, my driver wait you outside, go back to Totsuki, as the headmaster you have to inform the elite ten and Totsuki's intell. Your mother's plane is still at the airport. I will join you there as soon as I can."

Nakamura Azami smiled gently at his daugther, as she slowly came to the side of his bed. Second flied as she finally put her lips on his cheeks.

"Rest well... father." She whispered before leaving the room, accompanied by Asahi who nodded to his father, smiling at the incomprehension at his father's face. 'You deserve it, father'

It was snowing, as they entered the car, and Erina felt that she had to say something.

"Listen... Asahi... Brother Asahi... I... I..."

"Calm down, Erina, let's me talk first." the ex-noir chef was sitting in front of her, and he bowed as low as he could, closing his eyes "I'm sorry, i'm sorry for everything I have done, i'm sorry, i'm sorry. I don't ask you to forgive me, but at least, let me help you for this, as it is my responsibility."

The Heiress smiled " Raise you head, big brother. You had your reason, and i'm not ready to forgive yet, but... but I know that I will. I was able to talk to Saiba-sama yesterday and... and he talked to me about you, about how you were desperate, as how it was hard for you, at the orphanage. When I lived in luxery, you had to fight to live another day. I'm sure you suffered so much. So please, raise you head and... please forgive me. Not only me, but forgive the Nakiri family. We should had kept an eye on my father, and as we should have done it, we should had been aware of your existence earlier. Your life was miserable, and I can't help but to believe we have our part of responsibility... Please, Asahi, raise you head, and please help us."

The young men felt tears filling his eyes, as he looked at the headmaster of the school. His sister. Could he really call her that way after everything he did ? A week ago they were ennemis, did he really deserve the right to be in this family ?

"It was not your fault, and I don't even blame my father that much, I know how hard it was for him. I... I too saw the greatness of Saiba-sama and I know that if I had to witness his downfall, and with that the downfall of everything I believed in, I would had been as he was. And it's kind of you to say what you said, but I did made some really bad choices in life, so don't apologise. The only thing I can do to atone my sins is to fix my mistakes and I thank you to allow me to do so." finished Asahi.

As they arrived at Tokyo, Erina was deep in her thought, she was still processing what she learned that day. She knew that lots of informations were there, in her brain, but were still being process, and that it would take the night for her to fully accept everything. Asahi saw that she was lost, connecting each and every part of her past to what she had heard, as a giant puzzle, gathering pieces of her childhood. She had been silent during the rest of the trip to the aiport and during the entire flight. She acted strong, but he knew that night was going to be hard for her and he blamed both him and his father for that. It was easy to see that she restrained and stored her feeling the entiere day. He knew that Hisako was her dearest friend and maybe he had to tell her to keep an eye on his sister... And maybe he had to tell that to him too. As they past the gate, the Heiress was too focus and Asahi called her

"You're going the wrong way"

She heard, as Asahi was already on the other side, walking. She rose her head and saw that she was indeed heading to the international flight plateform. Erina sighed as she turned around to join her brother who was already a few feet away from her. She quickly came back to her thought when a familiar scent made her blink several time. A sweet fragrance, so light that it seemed ethereal. The union of a lavender intertwined with a black cumin. She was not able to recognized it but it was... somehow familiar. She rose her head again, only to be greeted by the large crowd that was either leaving or entering Tokyo. She threw a glance at the mass, before finally turning around when something held her attention for a few second. A red and spiky hair. She gasped, it was not the first time that she saw that hairdressing. As he gained popularity, lot of people started to mimic Yukihira Soma's look, dying their hair, changing their haircut, or even copying his famous headband tissus.

"Hey Erina, what are you doing ?" shouted Asahi, now at the opposite side for her.

"Sorry i'm coming" answered the blond with a smile.

It was weird for the Headmaster to witness this scene, as she saw her grandfather and her mother, sitting on the guest side. She bow her head respectfully, and then saw a third person, leaned to the wall, at the side of the room. She smiled, and Saiba-sama smiled back. Erina walked past them and finally sat to her own chair. It definitively was weird to be in this position. She was used to sit here of course, but having the previous headmaster on the otherside was really strange, and for a fraction of second, she thought about having them switch places. As no one reacted to the presence of Asahi, the Godess guessed that they knew already and it was a relief as she wasn't sure she was able to go throught was her father said just yet.

"I convoked the Elite ten, they should arrive soon" started Nakiri Senzaemon with a deep, reassuring, and yet somehow concerned voice.

And, as he said an omen, their heard a quick knock on the door.

"Enter" said Erina

"I'm sorry Nakiri-san to disturb but I heard that Joichiro-san was here and..." started Megumi, entering the room. She stood up for a moment "Oh... sorry, I did not knew that you were in some kind of meeting..." she whispered with confusion.

"What do you mean, Tadokoro Megumi ?" Asked the ex-headmaster "Don't Yukihira Soma gathered all of you yet ? I send a messenger to him, asking him to come, with all available member of the Elite ten."

The young girl was clearly out of breath, it was obvious that she ran, and not only to come here, she was covered in sweat. "No.. But.. but.. "

"Calm down now, Megumi-chan it's all good now alright ? Take a deep breath, why did you wanted to see me ? "

"I... I... We wanted to know if you knew where Soma-kun is. His room is empty, no one saw him since yesterday, he left nothing. No notes, nothing, and we thought maybe you knew something." finally said Megumi, even though she understood already that the legendary chef might be as clueless as they were.

"Hum... I have no idea... This boyish, what a stupid kid. Leaving like that."

"Now now, Joichiro you might not be the best person to say that." answered Nakiri Senzaemon.

"Yeah that is true gramp's... But I have this in a bag, don't you worry, if he used his card of even pulled some cash, I can see where he has done it." Yukihira Joichiro then took his phone and after few second he whispered "that stupid boy..."

All eyes were directed at him, as he slowly sighed

"he transferred all his money to an other account, I can't track him. I can't even see in which bank he transferred the money, I don't know the IBAN... which mean that it might an international bank... For god sake, what is this kid doing, it clearly was not the moment to leave. "

Erina heart stop beating as she was, yet again, processing the news, and as it was hard to believe, it might was the hardest information of the day for her. She blinked a few time. She wanted to say something but no sounds came through her throat. She surely misshearded. It was a mistake. He was pulling a prank on them. He had to.
Was it possible that... this silhouette she saw at the airport, that smell... No.. No... She did not believe that. Her heart fell in a hole as she pulled her phone from her pocket, it was fine, he had texted her earlier. She scrolled throught the message to find the conversation:

Yukihira Soma:

-Message Deleted-