Kaori was laid on the couch comfortably, as to not have waking up uncomfortably. They all were surrounding the couch, contemplating what to do next others a bit worried and concerned. Those others being Kai and Kei.
"Can everyone that's not Kaneda and Kai step out." Kei spoke calmly. They just all looked at each other, and didn't move. Which only made Kei snap.
"N O W!" Kei yelled in anger, scaring the men making them run out the house. It slightly made Kaneda and Kai nervous, she then turned her glare at the two.
"Do you really think knocking his girlfriend out and kidnapping her, is going to make this situation better! We don't know what emotional or psychological state of mind he's in!?"
"H-H-Hey hold on now. I never really gave orders to kidnap her… J-Just you know more of like a questioning k-kinda thing heh…" Kaneda laugh nervously, Kei only gave him a disappointing look. Kaneda hated those.
"Okay look, I know I know. I'm a dumbass and was rash, I was going to give him space after the conversation honest Kei." Kaneda didn't like seeing his girlfriend upset or frustrated, all she did was sigh.
"Now all this is going to do is enrage him… What if he loses control?"
"Tetsuo gets angry with just about anything… And hopefully he doesn't, we don't know how long he's been back and Tokyo is still on One… We'll half piece."
"W-Well I think taking his girlfriend will make him more upset. W-What if we triggered him… He hasn't been around anyone to r-r-OOH MY GOSH! Kaori is waking up." Kai announced.
The Trio stopped their discussion turned to look at a confused and scared Kaori. Who was looking around, as if trying to find somebody. "W-Where am I? W-W-Where's Te-." She stopped mid sentence looking at the trio staring at her.
She looked as though she was about to have a panic attack, she doesn't know how she got here and Tetsuo isn't around. This is going to put him in a foul mood, she has to be with him when he has a breakdown. As they saw her freaking out, Kei told the guys to go upstairs. So she can see if she can calm her down, and will let them know when to come back.
They listened without arguing, Kei cautiously approached Kaori. She gently sat on the couch next to her, making her jump slightly. Kei quickly put her hands on her shoulder. "It's Okay, you're not in danger. You're fine, I would like to apologize on behalf of my idiot boyfriend… The names Kei, what's yours?"
Kaori relaxed slightly, enough to stop shaking, "K-Kaori… W-Where am I?"
"You're at Kaneda's and I home… Well also Kai, I forgot about him." When Kei said that they heard a 'HEY'. Making Kaori and Kei chuckle a little. Kaori felt a little relaxed, but expression turned into sadness and worried. Which Kei caught on, wondering if she was worried about Tetsuo, so decided to break the ice on the situation.
"You're worried about Tetsuo right?" Kei in a very sweet relaxing tone, as to not worry her about it being revealed that he came back. Although it still did as she stiffen in shock. her head hanging further, before she knew it Kei heard sniffling.
"H-Hey it's o-okay. I'm sorry I should've waited, I know you didn't want anyone to know to keep him safe and everyone else. We're not going to tell anyone about you two." Kei reassured her.
Kaori looked up at her with glossy eyes, then hugging her and thanking her for them to not out them to the public. She's now more concerned on how he's doing sense she's not with him. She can tell that they clearly didn't bring Tetsuo, probably due to the fact they wouldn't be able to get close to him, without being attacked.
"I-I am worried about him… H-He d-doesn't like being alone, n-n-neither do I… I-I know I'm t-the only that c-can keep him from l-l-losing c-control… Which h-has been going well, h-he's been practicing… B-But… Now all this happened… I-I-It's all my fault, I-I was trying to g-get s-some to have so we'll h-have something to eat a-and wear." Kaori started crying some more, Kei didn't interrupt and just rubbed her back to relax.
"I-It's been a b-bit challenging for a l-long time. Sense w-we isolate ourselves f-from everyone." Kaori explained. By this time Kaneda came out of the room, and stood next to the two sitting on the couch.
"How long have you and Tetsuo been alive or even around?" Kaneda spoke up, which caught Kaori off guard. She didn't say anything, but she swiftly jolted her attention to the side as if someone was speaking to her. Kaneda and Kei watched her in confusion, as if she's responding to someone that isn't there. Kaneda noticed her smiling slightly, that's when he realized.
"Tetsuo's talking to her TELEPATHICALLY!" He rushed over in front of her, shaking her shoulders scaring her a bit.
"Kaneda calm down!" Kei gripped his arms, but Kaneda was not budging.
"What is he saying! You better tell his ass to tell me what's going on and if he doesn't you're stuck here until he does!" Kaneda wasn't trying to put his anger towards her but the one she was talking with.
Kaori nervously looked to the side and then up as if getting a response. She nervously looked back at Kaneda, "H-He said… I-It's n-none of your business…"
She paused again to hear more of what was being said to her before speaking again, "A-And I-If you don't let me leave… T-There's going to be an issues."
"Well tell that little bastard I'll send your ass back no problem, if he let me talk to him… I just want to speak with Tetsuo." Kaneda spoke more calmly at the end.
There was a bit a silence, before Kaori's whole demeanor changed from timid and scared. To frustration, confusion, and anger. They slapped Kaneda's hand away with so much aggression making him back up to rub his sore hands.
Kaori stood up looking at him, "There's nothing for us to talk about… Why can't you just leave me alone." She said folding her hands. Kei realized that Kaori wasn't the one speaking anymore, it was Tetsuo. She's amazing of how much stronger he's gotten and a bit more control. To do the same thing the little girl did with Kei. She pulled Kaneda getting his attention.
"I think Tetsuo is now talking through her like the kids did with me… I'm a give you two some alone time for a sec." Kei got up from the couch to go upstairs where she met an eavesdropping Kai. Pulling his collar to go back to his room.
It was just Kaneda and Kaori alone, as if they were having a stand-off. Before Kaneda finally broke the awkward silence.
sigh* "Why are you always so difficult… I haven't heard from you or seen you for 2 years… And all you can say is there's nothing for us to talk about… Which is a load of bullshit, there's so many things…"
"What if I don't want to talk about them… Why do you always have to be forceful… You don't want to just talk to me Kaneda, you wanna fucking question me and lecture me like you always have… You're always so controlling, and treat me as if I'm some damn kid, you always belittle me… Your just so DAMN, frustrating and for once it was nice to be away from that. To clear my mind from you… And everyone from this damn city… I just want to be left alone for now, if you give me that then… I will come to you, you alone not with your lil groupies."
Kaneda thought about it for moment, then nodded, "Fine, but your ass better not be lying. How will I know when and where?"
"Don't worry I'll tell you. Now can you send Kaori back."
"Why can't you just us-"
Kaori cut him off, "No, because I already used to much as it is today. With you clowns. Are you going to or not! If not then the deals off."
"Fuck FINE! Jesus you're so fucking whiny."
With that Kaori was her usual self, she gripped her head. It was throbbing a bit. Kaneda could tell Tetsuo was no longer there, so he got ready to take Kaori back.
"Your Pussy game must be off the chart if wants you that badly." Kaneda joked, making Kaori becoming a tomato.
"K A N E D A!" Kei shouted in anger, Kaneda believed that was his cue to leave.
——
It's a good thing she knew her way back, the drive was pretty silent. Besides the directions she would give him every now and again, so they don't get lost. As Kaneda was driving farther out, he noticed how desolate and isolated it was. Very much like Tetsuo, they was approaching the nice little space they had. He saw Tetsuo waiting outside for them, leaning against the front door.
Kaneda finally saw Tetsuo's face without the mask. Even though they're a little older now, he still looked like an ass wipe to him. Kaneda couldn't help but chuckle to himself at the thought, if he said it out loud. Tetsuo would bark at him about it. Tetsuo saw Kaori he smiled at her slightly, she ran up and hugged him catching him off guard.
Tetsuo didn't really care too much for PDA, but for this one time he slightly returned the gesture, but as quick as he did it he let go. He opened the door for her to go in, which she happily did. Tetsuo turned to look back at Kaneda, his expression was not as nice as the one he gave his girlfriend.
"And for the record I'm not an Ass Wipe, dipshit!" Tetsuo slammed the door behind him. Kaneda looking dumb, he keeps forgetting Tetsuo can read minds. He needs to learn not to invade peoples privacy. He's gonna fuck with him the next time they talk.
•••••••••••••
Its been a month sense he last heard from Tetsuo, he was starting to think he only said that. Just so he wouldn't be bothered, but at least they didn't move anywhere else. Just to avoid him, he would see Kaori from time to time. That'll greet him shyly, she would sometimes come by only because if she was having trouble with getting supplies Kei would help her. Which she quite thankful for, it almost seems as Kaori and Kei became close friends.
Sense Kei never really had girlfriends except for Chiyoko but she wasn't really much around her age. Once Kaori was done chatting with Kei and getting her materials. She went outside looking for someone, she eventually found her target.
She saw Kaneda working on his Bike, by what look like a workshop. She slowly and cautiously approached the boy.
"K-Kaneda?" She asked nervously. Kaneda heard the familiar voice and gave her comforting smile, trying to not make her uncomfortable. He stopped what he was doing and walked up to her.
"What's up?" Kaneda responded casually.
"Oh u-um T-Tetsuo asked if you could take me back." She replied, Kaneda found it so annoying how scary she was acting. Girl needed a damn backbone, Kaneda thought. But he's a supposed gentleman, and didn't want to upset her or make her cry. Those things made him uncomfortable.
"Fuck Again?"
Kaori just nodded slowly, "But this time don't leave."
Kaneda was confused for a moment, until it finally clicked. He quickly got himself together and told her to get on the bike. You would think Kaneda was rushing to meet a hot chick, but that was far from the truth, it was to see a friend he lost long ago.
Kaneda zoomed to the location, he was driving faster than usual making Kaori tightened her grip around him. They made it back to the place, Tetsuo was waiting outside for her again, although this time with his mask on. He whispered something to Kaori, before she walked into the house. Tetsuo looked back at Kaneda.
Kaneda didn't want to admit that the mask was a but unsettling and creepy looking. Especially on someone like Tetsuo, that usually give off an unsettling feeling, especially with him having powers.
"Nice to know how you really feel Kaneda." Tetsuo told him, as he was walking towards his bike, he revved it up and speeding off.
"It's rude to read someone's thoughts without asking!" Kaneda shouted before following after him, he eventually caught to Tetsuo, they riding side by side through the calm, cool, and quiet streets.
They paused by a red light, Kaneda turned smirking at Tetsuo who looked at Kaneda. 'I bet you still have a little dick' Kaneda thought to himself smirking at the man who likes to intrude on people's thoughts.
If Tetsuo wasn't wearing his mask, Kaneda would see a flustered and frustrated Tetsuo. "Y-You're such a little Damn KID! Fuck it I'm not talking to you."
The light finally green, Tetsuo was flying off. Kaneda was laughing, till tears was in the corner of his eyes. He was following after Tetsuo, "Haha C'mon It was a joke. Maybe learn to stay out of people's head!" Tetsuo looked behind him and only rolled his eyes, turned back to pay attention to the road.
They were enjoying a ride, as the sun was going down and becoming dark. They stopped by a nearby beach, Tetsuo making sure no one was around. Took the opportunity to remove his masked, it was really hard to breathe through it sometimes.
Kaneda and Tetsuo was just sitting on the sand and watching the ocean. The atmosphere was a bit awkward, as a lot of things was going on in their mind. They didn't know how to bring up to talk about anything from two years ago to now. This is the first time, they would even have a heart to heart conversation.
Kaneda breaking the ice, "So… How have you been?" Tetsuo was kinda shocked by the first question, he was expecting him to ask that first… but that's dumb. Why wouldn't Kaneda ask that.
Tetsuo snorted at him chuckling a bit, "I don't know what do you think?" He turned and eyes met Kaneda's eyes. His face not showing like the arrogant and pity look he use to always give him. It's look of honest concern, worry, and sadness. As if he had lost something so important and after getting it back… he didn't want to lose it again. Tetsuo already promised some time ago that he wouldn't read his mind.
Tetsuo just sighed looking back towards the ocean, "I'm back aren't I… I will say, things are easier to control. Well when can keep my head straight, so I made sure to stay away from the public eye and people… Not as if anyone fucking cares."
"I cared."
"You're a damn liar."
"WHAT HELL YOU MEAN!"
"You hated me the most!"
"I hated what you were becoming!"
"YOU HATED NOT HAVING SOMEONE TO EASILY BOSS AROUND!"
"I HATED I WAS LOSING MY BEST FRIEND!"
With that they both fell silent for a moment, Kaneda continued while he still able to say all the sobby bullshit.
"I'm sorry…" Tetsuo's eyes widened at what he just heard and gave Kaneda his full attention.
"I should've been there for you more as a friend instead a leader… I was only worried about you and wanted to protect you… but I guess it was a bit to much. I didn't know it would've made feel like I was belittling you… I just-"
"You just wanted to be my friend… yeah I know, and annoying ass friend might I add." Tetsuo smirked. Kaneda looking at him annoyed.
"And you're a damn Headache. I'm trying to be fucking sympathetic here." With that Tetsuo burst into a laughter. The first time in awhile, Kaneda heard Tetsuo genuinely laugh as if he was really happy at this very moment.
It was contagious and Kaneda ending up laughing with him. They were like that for awhile. They calmed down, and was enjoying the quiet for a moment.
"I missed having you around man." Kaneda said not looking at him.
"heh… I missed you too, and I guess I'm sorry for destroying half of Tokyo."
"You guess!?" Kaneda said with a hint of laughter in it, but still serious.
"No… I am, things did get… kinda out of hand, I no longer knew what to do anymore… So many things was happening all at once and so fast… I never had time to think… Those damn VOICES."
Kaneda just listened not trying to interrupt or make stupid comments or anything.
"Constant yelling, nagging, screaming. Everyone… I didn't even ask for these powers. Although, it felt nice to feel important and special… Until it didn't anymore."
"Y-Your not going to you know…" Kaneda making weird hand gestures towards Tetsuo's arm. Tetsuo only narrowed his and then punched Kaneda's shoulder, 'FUCK he's strong'. Kaneda thought after he yelped.
"No my arm ain't gonna explode asshole." Tetsuo looked away from him. Kaneda rubbing his arm, he looked out at the night sky. He's glad they were able to open up, it was a first for Tetsuo, the atmosphere around them was relaxing and something they both need. Now Kaneda only had one question.
"So how did you c-" Kaneda stopped mid-sentence. Kaneda heard a bunch of idiots, trying to steal their bikes. Kaneda quickly getting up running after them, Tetsuo only walking behind him. One of them was about to drive off with there vehicles. The vehicles weren't moving, as if it was frozen. It wasn't broken, they both froze when Kaneda and Tetsuo with his mask on standing in front of them.
"I hope both of you ready to get your ASSES KICKED! What you say for old time sake man." Kaneda smirked at Tetsuo, he returned the grin behind his mask nodding to him.
——
After beating up the guys for trying to still their ride and Tetsuo using his powers to throw them in the ocean, which Kaneda thought was so damn funny. It became pretty late, so they had to head home anyways. Tetsuo did tell Kaneda as well, that he couldn't leave Kaori alone for so long.
Kaneda needed to head back anyways before Kai and Kei chew his ass out. They made to Tetsuo's place, Tetsuo parked his bike. To where no one can get to it or find it, Kaneda stood in front of Tetsuo who was standing at the entrance.
"Despite you being a difficult little shit, it was nice talking to you… I'm also glad you're back. I don't know about everyone else, but you know…"
"Yeah I know…"
"You know you can always come join the new gang… we'll y-you know if you want, I know you got a lot of shit going on." Kaneda scratched the back of his head nervously.
Tetsuo just snickered slightly, not loud enough to hear. "I'll think about."
After that Tetsuo went inside and Kaneda went back to his bike. "Don't go acting like a DAMN stranger!" He shouted before revving his bike and drove off. He was right when he made it back, his girlfriend and friend chewed him out for being so late. As they were worried something happened to him, especially being with Tetsuo.
Kaneda wasn't the only one dealing with worry warts. Kaori was probably the worst when it came to worry. And Tetsuo hated it but loved her at the same time for it, as no one cared that much and love him that much except Kaori. But he'll never say it openly, he had enough mushy shit for one day. To relax her as usual, he would have a special alone time with her in there bedroom.
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Location: US - Virgina - Portsmouth (5:00pm)
There was a secret base for creating the superhuman such as the ones from Tokyo. As secret of there own, finding special children and teens with powers beyond a regular human. They soon will use it against Tokyo, to make sure they understood who had more power.
There was a bunch of them but only two was powerful enough for them to test. There were three districts holding these special people they call, "Project SP". District's A, B, and C.
They had a specific room for the two powerful ones. A girl and boy, the girls name was "Susie Former" and "Thomas Marshall". They were both sixteen years old, and been there all there life and being raised by the scientists.
They were sitting in their room, Thomas watching Tv and Susie was reading. As she was reading, her head started hurting and holding her chest as well. Thomas heard her groan and came to her, trying to see if she's okay.
"S-Susie… What's wrong?"
"H-He's back… I can sense him." She finally calmed down, smiling and turning to a confused Thomas.
"U-Umm… W-Whose back?"
"TETSUO. Our king." Although she didn't want the people finding out just yet.
"Promise me you won't tell them… Not until I see him first." She spoke to him telepathically, he didn't understand why him being back was such a good thing. Especially all that happened and what he caused, but if he knew anything. Him not listening to her is a whole headache in itself and he trusts her judgement.
"Yeah… I promise." He spoke back to her telepathically. She smiled at him hugging him.
She couldn't wait to experience first hand the the most powerful being that took Akira's place… And he was kinda cute, she was excited to get him to join them, VERY excited.