Fan Fiction ❯ Night Rain ❯ The Phoenix ( Chapter 4 )

[This part doesn't have as much sexual content as the first it's clean of lemony content but there is some mushy romance. Gotta love the romance.]

Night Rain by Evil-sama

Part 2: Phoenix (Kin Kami)

"He did it to you again, love. You're going to make him pay this time right?" I couldn't see where the deep almost inhuman voice was coming from. Before me there was a little boy with gleaming silver hair. He looked almost like a little girl. The ball he was bouncing was quickly disregarded as he saw me. Small arms wrapped around my waist, which was as high as he could reach. His little face hid in the folds of my kimono. The fiery red of it greatly contrasting his pale complexion. I leaned down to wrap my arms around him; his black kimono was so soft. Another little boy ran out throwing his arms around both of us. He was a bit older than with radiant violet hair. I sat down letting them both sit on my lap. The purple haired boy's kimono is a snow white. He looks at me with deep blue then flicks the nose of the violet-eyed boy. When they try to get up I don't let them. They both look at me wide eyed then hug me. This feels so familiar.

"You betrayed us." Their voices are so small, so innocent.

"I didn't. They made me do it." My back it hurts so much. Flaming wings come around to fold a safe distance from both boys. They glare at me and each put a hand on a wing. The wings are mine! A scream rips through my throat as each breaks a wing. With tear filled eyes I look up at them. The silver haired boy is crying in the arms of the other. They look like teenagers now, both lean and tall. I reach out my hand to them hoping that whatever I did to upset them was forgotten. The silver haired one kneels before me his fingers brushing the palm of my hand as he contemplates holding it. He holds my hand and kisses the inside of my wrist sending a chill up my spine. The kiss is tender yet so cold like there is something holding him back from caring about my present state though he wants to. I can see the other glare and pull something out from the air.

"No!" I can only wail as the long sword goes right through me. Behind me I hear a shrill scream and feel a body twitching against me. Even though I sacrificed myself he still skewered him. The sword was turned at an awkward angle then slowly pulled out to prolong the agony. He seemed to be pleased with my anguished whimpers but he cringed at hearing the cries of the boy behind me. As soon as the sword was pulled completely out the boy fell pinning me under him. I cried under his weight not able to pull myself out from under him and suffocating from the loss of blood, making it difficult to keep alert. A thud next to me broke through my cries making me turn my head as far as I could with the restriction of the lifeless body over mine. There he lay his ear length violet hair like a halo around his head and the blood pouring from his throat. He had slit his own neck to die with us.

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"Why?" I'm in my bedroom blankets draped over my dark blue clothed form. My body feels so heavy. I'm freezing. I move closer to the warmth I feel on the bed.

"Finally awake?"

"Katsu what happened?" He rolls onto his side pulling me into his arms. He's so warm. His lips graze the top of my forehead in his usual morning greeting.

"You passed out. The doctor said there's nothing wrong with you but you should rest to be safe. I stayed here taking care of you." He squeezed my shoulder. Something felt a bit odd. Was it this room? I don't remember having Cowboy Bebop posters. And the bed the curtains are blue. I could've sworn they were violet. A ghost caress passes over my hip making me tremble. Katsu's arms are nowhere near my hip so what caused that sensation? Katsu put a hand on my cheek probably checking my temperature.

"I have to meet Ameri in the mall." I jump quickly out of the bed opening my walk in closet. Odd I could've sworn it was on the other side of the room. A simple long sleeved dress and a knitted crop duster to fight the autumn chill. Katsu holds out thick socks and a pair of long boots as I almost leave the room barefoot.

"Have fun." I kiss his cheek then the other to keep it even.

"Thank you." I'm out the door walking through the pathway that separates the two front gardens. A car horn makes me jump stopping my analization of the grass.

"Come on I'll give you a ride. I'm on my way to the mall anyway." I hop in trying to keep my ears from bleeding as the screeching of Natsumi's favorite singer erupts from the speakers.

"Can you pick up Ameri?" She nods her and puts the radio up to an impossibly loud level. There's a nagging in the back of me head telling me something is very wrong. Natsumi seems oblivious as she adds her shrill voice to the pop song.

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"Hey is something up?" Ameri's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. Thoughts of an enigmatic shadow with fine silver hair.

"Just thinking."

"About what?"

"Nothing."

"Oh does Kin have a crush?" I felt my cheeks getting hot as she taunted me. Ameri's voice didn't break through the fog of whatever was making me feel lightheaded. Suddenly the ground was getting closer. Blackness engulfed me as I felt arms lifting me up.

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"There you are I've been waiting for so long." I hadn't meant to take so long. Being away from him was like swimming with piranhas. My arms go around him quickly and he picks me up. I giggle as he seats us in the middle of the gazebo, rose vines all around us. He knows how much I adore the white roses, the blushing inner petals reminding me of his sweet lips. Those lips now slide across my cheeks making a path to my own lips. I stop him smiling as I lean back into his embrace.

"Each moment I was away/ I felt my heart cry in pain."

"I long for you tomorrow today/ Loneliness curse now you've slain."

"Memorized my verse have you?" Nodding his head he leaned in to take his rightful kiss. Each time her tasted sweeter. Each time I felt more passion. I could never get enough of him be it a simple embrace or something more I adored every single touch.

"Why do you care for me so much? I mean you can have anyone you want but you choose me."

"Everyone is not you. No one is as beautiful, smart, kind and caring as you. You don't give yourself enough credit, my tenshi. You must realize one day you will rule all of this with a kind heart."

"I rule? But you are of the royal family?"

"They come to power by robbery, the title is rightfully yours." I knew it shocked him beyond description to hear such a confession and such a tone in my voice. All emotions were conveyed in his violet orbs. Those eyes always told me how he felt.

"But my brother he is the elder?"

"He is the guardian. This is not what I came to talk to you about." I pulled myself off his lap seating myself on the floor. He got off the little bench and lay with his head on my lap. The silk of his hair ran smoothly between my fingers as I freed it from where it had been pressed under his back. The strands that were only a few inches shorter than mine fanned out above his head just like the drapes of silk I had hung in my room to remind me of him whilst I slept.

"Then what is it?" I look down at him as he smiles flashing me his perfect row of white teeth.

"Just to enjoy one of comfortable silences. Your presence soothes me after those agitating meetings." He laughed then let the silence fall warmly between us.

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"Get up! Come on wake up!" I grabbed the arms that were shaking me as I sat up. My eyes locked onto the jade ones of Nibori. There were tears in his eyes. His embrace was so tight it almost suffocated me. I patted his back as he shook with his sobs. I hadn't realized how thin he was since he always seemed to be just a black and white blur. Hair that so contrasted his milky skin that I sometimes found myself wondering if it was real. I couldn't understand what he was so upset about as he cried into my shoulder wetting the oversized T-shirt I wore. I only held him letting the torrent of emotion pass. Finally his sobs turned to sniffles then silence.

"What happened?" When he pulled back I could see fear in his eyes. I wiped away the tears that still clung to his cheeks. He looked like a little child who had just learned Santa Claus and the tooth fairy aren't real.

"I saw the truth. Kin can I stay here, I'm scared?" Just like a little boy who'd awoken from a nightmare to a thunderstorm, that's what he appeared to be. I don't understand why Nibori saw me as a mother; we're only a year apart in age. I had met his mother, a hateful woman the exact opposite of this teen before me. She was like Katana but with Kenshin's bounding intelligence.

"Nibori leave Kin alone." Yori stood in the doorway with his hands on his hips in only his boxers. I wanted to laugh at seeing his waist was just as thin as mine but it didn't seem right. I took Nibori's hand when he made to timidly exit. Yori glared at me and I returned the sentiment.

"Yori don't be a hypocrite you use to come into my bed when you were scared." He blushed opening his mouth to speak but only a squeak came out as he was carried away. I could hear them arguing a few rooms away but the words were unclear to me. Nibori stopped my eavesdropping by crawling onto the bed.

"They're going to be against me now too. How do you deal with it?"

"Deal with what?" I lay on my side to look at him. He closed his eyes and turned so we were face to face.

"Kin are you ever really afraid of any of our siblings?" The seriousness in his voice did not go unnoticed by me. I didn't want to tell him the truth that I lived in fear in this damn mansion. Afraid that each time I close my eyes it'll be the last or I'll open them to see one of them with a dagger over my chest. I know I can't tell him any of this for he's already shaking in fear and he doesn't even know the depths of fear fall further. They all frightened me especially Chika, so silent yet so strong. Nori would like to take credit for that description but he only holds idle threats Chika doesn't even bother with threats her actions speak clearly enough. I cuddled him close to me like a mother would her child; I knew his mother had never held him like this she preferred to keep him miles away. He sighed as he let his usual hyper demeanor diminish and cried once again a little softer than before. I rubbed his back to soothe him and hummed a little tune I know he liked, I really didn't know what it was but it seemed to calm him enough for him to sleep. He turned onto his belly one arm draped over my own and his face almost pressing into my cheek. His T-shirt pulled up to the middle of his back revealing so many bruises. What had they done to him? How long had I been out? Gods I wasn't there to protect him. It had to be Katana I know how much she despises him for being so full of life while she just broods. I can't even believe the two can be related much less each one third of a set. I'll kick her ass for this no one especially Nibori deserves such mistreatment. The slashes are still new and bleeding why hadn't I noticed it before? This boy I hold in my arms is my confidant, the only one I can trust and I failed him while he was being tortured. The rest of them put me on edge and make me think of slow painful ways to kill someone but Nibori he just makes me forget I live in Hell.

As gently and slowly as I can I got off the bed. Where is my first aid kit? I always keep it under the sink. Everything seems a little off. There it is in a shelf above the toilet. How long has that shelf been there? No time to think of these trivial things when most of the lashes on Nibori's back are fresh. He hisses when I clean each wound but doesn't wake up. As I look at him sleeping bandaged and vulnerable I see he's never broken out of the little boy mold. Sixteen and he still looks like a baby. Kenshin looks so much older and they're supposed to be identical. Nibori an infant in a body nearing adulthood. He'd never be able to handle the world on his own. Ever dependent. And in me he had chosen to be dependent. What have I done? I've put him in a danger that is still hazy to me. Bits and pieces come back but I don't think I want to remember. For his sake I must. I'm sorry Nibori but we'll get through this.

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Arms grabbed onto me gripping with dear life. Don't leave me. Please help me fight them. I tried and I can't do it without you. I even asked for his help but he refused said it wasn't his problem. It is his problem. It's everyone's problem. Only we can solve it though.

I grab onto the arms while staring into the violet eyes I love so much. Arms pulled me away around the waist as I tried to hold onto him. Just let me hold him one more time.

"It hurts so much. Please make it stop."

"I can't Tenshi. I'm so sorry."

"You betrayed me!"

"No I didn't! I would never! I swear I didn't! Please I love you!" For a moment it seemed he'd accepted my words as sincere for they were. I had never told him directly how I felt for fear that he was just using me to get to my family even though I did want him to strip them of their power. He smiled a sad smile that reflected in his eyes, then shook his head no. He was letting go.

"How can you love? Look at you! You're a traitor! All those days. all those nights you spent with me were just a lie! I love you and you betrayed you! You sold me and my family to these demons! I'll never forgive you! You'll feel all my pain!"

"No please! I love you! I'll save you! I'll save you!" His fingers brushed mine as he let go. Blinding light erupted between us as the tug of war came to an end. It was my fault I could've pulled him back. I should've pulled him back.

"Kin!" Nibori sounded panicked and worried. I could feel his arms around my calves trying to pull me back onto the floor. I remember it all. I remember how they went behind my back and took you from me. How they made you believe I had been part of the game. They used my love for you against me! They made your love into hatred. They gave me their word that you would not be harmed but they made you what you are now. Sin. They sneaked into our sanctuary and chained you down. They poured the poison down your throat so it could breed in your belly.

"I'll save you!" I felt the gold ki erupt throwing Nibori back and making me feel like my body was being torn apart. His groan of pain brought me back to the world. Slowly I descended to the floor the tips of my toes touching the carpet. I felt my hair fall back onto my back that throbbed in pain as if something had cut through both shoulder blades. I kneeled down next to Nibori and brushed back his raven locks smiling down at him. Just like me he had reverted to his original form not that mine was much different from the human form since my wings had been cut. Nibori was a little child and would be for all eternity. I could see the inner beauty in all so when I looked upon him I saw an adorable child no older then six. The time we'd spent in the mortal world had almost changed him placing darkness in his bright aura but it was gone now and I had to make sure it stayed that way. As I picked him up I knew it was about to begin. They would pay for all the sins they'd committed using my love as a vessel. I'd free him and they'd pay.

First I had to get Nibori out of here; somewhere he could be safe. The last thing I wanted to do was hurt him. Seeming to know what I was thinking he held tighter to me in his unconscious state. A jolt went through my body and I fell back onto the floor with Nibori sprawled over me. I tried to keep my eyes open but once again blackness overcame me.

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"We'll meet back here?" The blanket he'd wrapped around us was pulled down to reveal my upper half to him. Butterfly kisses were placed on my collarbone as he awaited my response. His hands went up and down my back making my skin tingle. His touch was pure ecstasy. Just the slightest brush of his fingertips made me feel like I was in paradise. I knew this moment had to end no matter how much I didn't want it to. It baffles me how he could hold me like this both of us almost naked and not take advantage of it. It was wrong to bed someone without having gone through the bonding ceremony. We both knew this so controlled ourselves no matter how desperately I wanted him to just lay me back on the rose petals that had fallen around us and take me. Our families did not accept our relationship so we both did our best to prove them wrong, to show them we were meant to be.

"Yes. I'll come back as soon as I can." The rose petals were floating in the air caressing my bare skin. I knew this was his doing. I laughed as I pressed my forehead against his. Softly he kissed me and I began to believe I would never leave. I wrapped my arms around him burying my fingers in the silver mass that was his hair. The silk of my long sleeved kimono was lifted up gracing my skin as softly as his lips had. After I was fully dressed he kissed my forehead and sent me away.

"You're late."

"Sorry." He made me feel uneasy with his flaming red hair and golden eyes. I shrunk into my seat next to Yori who was dressed very similar to me in a deep blue kimono embroidered with red blossoms. So feminine he was, so pretty but there was darkness in it that I sensed as I guessed everyone else did. I could see Ichiro watching him from the corner of his eyes as if he were a possession that had to be kept under constant surveillance. A smirk drew upon his features as Yori slid a bit closer to me looking to put it lightly petrified. Nibori was as fidgety as usual trying to raise his little body from the chair even though he was pinned down by Katsu's paw. Katana was carving a piece of wood with her onyx hands seeming like a shadow mingling with the night. I would've been frightened had I not been use to seeing things float on their own in the darkness I knew it was her even though all you saw of her where jade eyes. When morning came her formed would be revealed not that I wanted to look upon it for I prayed that sometimes it wouldn't be there if Ichiro knew this he would probably have me hanged. Kenshin is looking at one of his scrolls as usual his hair tied back by a purple ribbon matching the scholar's robes he wears. Chika is cleaning her katana while Nori just sits silently beside her arms crossed over his chest. Sachiko is brushing Natsumi's pink hair while Moriko sings about the value of yaoi boys. This is my family, a group of superior beings bored with their lives. Only five us are truly related by blood, the triplets are one set and Sachiko and Katsu the other. Sachiko is not as powerful as Katsu so she has yet to transform into the form of her celestial beast as Katsu does quite frequently, usually to scare the crap out of Moriko each morning. We were misfits taken in by Ichiro Kami who we now worship or fear.

"I'd like to introduce you all to my little creation." Everyone stopped what they were doing to look at the little boy as he entered. But he looks just like Tenshi?

"What's the meaning of this?" I gestured towards the silver haired boy who immediately hid behind Ichiro. He looked just like my tenshi only his eyes were dull. Those eyes would never compare to the violet orbs of my tenshi that showed the beauty of the universe to me.

"This is Masuyo, the replacement of the Amaya. I know how he will try to overpower us Yori has seen it. The Amaya will purify us and we will stay in power. Wouldn't you like to remain in power for all time if only you have to give up the Amaya?" Yori grabbed my hand sensing I wanted to slap Ichiro. His burgundy eyes pleaded with me not to anger Ichiro. Now I was certain there was something very wrong going on between these two.

"I would never give up the Amaya as you call him because to me he is far more than that! He is my tenshi! My love! You can have your power but don't you dare drag him into it! I would join Lucifer to keep him safe. Actually I think I may have already joined worse." Ichiro chuckled waving his hand in the air in a dismissive gesture as if my outburst was no big deal.

"All right. All right, calm down. It was just an idea. I promise I won't hurt him. So next order of business?" I zoned out the rest of the conversation pushing aside the feeling of dread by masking it with anxiousness. An anxiousness to be with my tenshi again. To be in his arms like I had been only moments ago and to sleep in the warmth of his embrace like I had many nights. I could still feel his touch lingering on my skin. Could still smell the distinct scent that was his alone. So strong yet so soft all at once. His gentle kisses still lazily spread on my collar. Still I felt myself locked in the safety of his arms.

The clearing of a throat brought me out of my reverie. Only Yori stood there looking a bit nervous. I opened my mouth to question to him but he pointed to the table. There before me was the piece of wood Katana had carving into and her danger in the chest of it, it being a small model of my tenshi.

"I'm sorry." When I tried to run I was bombarded with illusions of death and desolation all courtesy of Yori. A childlike squeal echoed in the empty hall bringing me out of the trance as Nibori tackle Yori down. The Light Seer and the Dark Seer that's who Nibori and Yori were, respectively.

They had already pounced upon my tenshi when I arrived. His brother chained down by Natsumi who was delighting in the agony her enchanted chains caused him. The guardian he had tried even after I begged him before and he refused. I knew something was coming for my tenshi but I never knew just how bad it would be. His body was bare as they tried to hold him kicking and screaming. He looked at me with utter defeat and dare I say betrayal.

They took him from me. They made him what he is now. I'll restore him. I'll remove that mark they put on his hip. Sin. That is not what he is but it is them. Nibori I will not let you endanger yourself this time.

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I placed Nibori down on the recliner in Yori's room keeping my eyes on the sleeping Yori. I could see the rise and fall of his chest even as he held the blanket tight under his neck. Something had happened to him I could tell by the cringe on his usually expressionless features. Yori always tried to hide what he felt but I knew what he felt. I knew he had been violated. I'll kill Ichiro for this. First I had to get Yori on my side and from much how he feared Ichiro I knew this was going to be difficult. I climbed onto the bed pinning him with my own weight. I know how fast Yori can move so I have to block off all exits with my body.

"Wake up," I whisper in his ear and feel flinch. His eyes open slowly and his face goes blank as he sees it's me who has awoken him. I feel him try to move so bring my knees closer digging into his sides effectively stopping his squirming.

"What do you want?" His voice is hoarse as if his throat is raw. What the Hell did Ichiro do during the small amount of time I was out? I don't even want to imagine what he's done to him before. Just touching his cheek makes him shiver and close his eyes as if he expects me to slap him.

"We're getting out of here." My vengeance had to wait till I could get Nibori and Yori to safety they just like my tenshi were just innocents caught in a madman's scheme.

"I can't. He'll find me. Please it'll only be worse. Don't." I silenced him by kissing him gently. He gripped my shirt as if it were his salvation his entire body now glowing a magnificent gold. I closed my eyes as I felt his energy levels rising, he was leaving the mortal shell just like Nibori and I had. I opened my eyes and pulled away from him to look upon his fairer form that still was part of lore even though his species had long been extinct leaving no known artifacts. His completely burgundy eyes looked at me seeming to glow in the darkness of the room, only a small stream of moonlight came in.

"It was the mortal shells he used to bind us to him. You're free of him now let's go." I stood up but he still did not move just lay there staring up at the ceiling seeming to be deep in thought. He got up with a quickness I would've not noticed had I not his hair been such contrast to all the lighter furnishing around us. I had a feeling Ichiro did this purposely so Yori could never hide from him. I grabbed him just as his fingers brushed against the doorknob and pushed him back so he was pressed to my chest by the back.

"He'll kill me. I can't." The shaking of his body rattled my own as he let free all the sorrow I know he'd held in for years. Self-pity to him was a weakness but right now he didn't care. I felt I might cry also feeling the pain of his sobs.

"I won't let him kill you. I'll protect you."

"No you can't. You don't know how powerful he is."

"Don't I? He had me die over a dozen times just because I was getting too close to the truth. Too bad for him each time he revived me I remembered something. He loses strength each time one of us leaves him. Yori he'll never hurt you again if you come with me."

"No I have to tell him. If I turn in the traitors he'll see me as more than a concubine and stop." He tried to get back to the door dragging me with him but I kicked his legs out from under him sending us onto the floor. I wrapped my arms and legs around him keeping him from getting up. I held him tight keeping his back cradled to my front.

"I didn't want to do this but you leave me no choice." I slid my tongue from his earlobe up to the pointed tip and blew on it. He groaned and trembled, shifting his head to give me better access to his ear. Yori like the rest of us is a mystic creature; he is an elf as is Moriko. They are of different tribes while she is of the Tsuchi (Earth) he is of the Kaze (Wind). Each has their weakness Yori's just happens to include pleasure. Silver and ministrations to his ears cause him to become overly aroused. Combining these two would put him in a state of euphoria that would leave and earthquake unable to faze him. My silver necklace is pressing into the back of his neck. Just the silver coming into contact with his honey skin is enough to set him on fire.

"Please touch me. Please it feels so different. So good." He was guiding my hand down the front of his body to the waistband of his boxers. I gulped for the fates did not shine upon me making this the only way to get him on my side. He wrapped my hand around his throbbing arousal setting a motion. I still nibbled on his ear as he thrust into my hand; the movement of my hand was limited due to the fact that he still had his boxers on. Seeming to read my mind he arched himself up to shove down his boxers. I could feel the smooth skin of his bare behind pressing onto my thighs. This was why so many fawned over him he was as beautiful as an angel especially in the throes of passion. He was playing with himself guiding my hands in assisting in the sweet torture. He writhed over me the sweat from his body making my nightshirt stick to his skin. He threaded his fingers into the ones of my right hand bringing both hands to rest on his flat stomach. I still moved my other hand up and down his erection turning my head when he pushed his further back with enough force to crack my skull. Once again I will give much thanks for my quick reflexes.

"You have to join me, I can't fight him alone and he can't have the sight." His only response was going rigid then spilling his seed on my hand. He turned his head so he could face me and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek. The silver was still effecting him so I ripped off the necklace tossing it aside. It really meant nothing to me Ichiro had given it to me on my sweet sixteen. Slowly the glazed look in his eyes disappeared and he stared at me in shock.

"Why did you?"

"I realized you are the type that needs a little persuasion. Now will you leave with me or not? It's for your own good because I'm pretty sure Ichiro wasn't as gentle as I was and did far more." Yori turned his head away and gulped. I kissed the back of his head feeling the sweat that drenched his burgundy hair.

"All right." He stood cleaning himself and looking for something to wear. When I had finished washing my hands he was ready to go. He cleared his throat as I made to leave with Nibori. I looked at him and followed his gaze to see him staring at my still bare legs.

"Oh yeah."

"Hopeless."

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Yori carried a crying Nibori as he ran. I kept pace with them having to constantly yell at Yori to not look back. Ichiro and his cronies were chasing us. Soon they'd see what a lie he was till then they could live in their ignorance because they deserved to suffer just as much as he did. An arrow sliced through the air heading straight for Yori. I jumped in front of him taking the arrow in the shoulder and quickly kept my balance running away from the group. The arrow had not come from them I knew that but I really had no time to wonder where it had come from.

"Use your illusions Yori!" He closed his eyes letting me guide him through the forest while he used his mind tricks. Ichiro was the only one who didn't fall but he was just as incapacitated as the others on the floor clutching their heads. I smiled feeling the defeated rage that emanated from him. He couldn't pass the boundaries of the Kami land without Moriko.

Yori tumbled to the ground the dart had finally taken effect. I was surprised he'd been shot with the tranquilizer dart just as we ran out of the gates that surrounded the mansion. He'd be out for quite a while I'd seen when they tested it. Time to rest for we had a long road ahead of us.

"Let me get that for you and put it in the right place." He carried the quiver with arrows matching the one lodged in my shoulder. Before I could react he pulled out the arrow turning it a bit as he did so. I looked into the deep blue eyes from my past knowing I had to tread carefully. He made to put the arrow in my chest but stopped an inch from it.

"So you have your powers back?"

"And I assume you do as well."

"Release me Kin for I can lash out and overload that powerful mind of yours."

"I know. How have you been these days?" He sat back twirling the arrow around letting the blood on the tip stain his fingers.

"Pretty good considering each time I try to kill myself I don't die and oh yeah I'm trapped in a fucking mortal body! This is your entire fault! You shouldn't have betrayed us!"

"I didn't!" He slammed his hands on the wide trunk of the tree I was leaning on setting it a flame. I closed my eyes imagining the water putting out the fire and heard him chuckle.

"You can mimic everyone's gifts damn Cambitor (exchanger- she takes a power from them and gives one temporarily to the person) how I hate all of you. If he'd never met you we'd still be in paradise. He'd know who I was. You and your supposed love blinded him to all the truths. To the pendulum waiting to slice him just around the bend. All because of you. All just to be accepted by you." His fingers dug into the wound in my shoulder opening it wider.

"I tried to stop them.. I. I didn't betray you! I loved. love him with all my being! I'd give it all up so he could regain his paradise even if I'm not in it!" With a sickening sound he slid his fingers out of my shoulder. The blood gushes down and when I try to apply pressure he moves my hand away.

"You were supposed to be our friend. You left us for so long only to betray us later. We waited for you and he cried. He cried. I made him forget but he seemed to always know then when you came back he fell all over again. Why couldn't you just leave him alone?"

"I promised. I promised him I'd come back." He shook his head no making his violet hair swish back and forth.

"You promised you'd protect him."

"I tried."

"Trying is not good enough. Now look at him a lost damned soul. He's going to Hell now all."

"No he won't! I'll take his place if I have to! I swear it!" He opened his mouth to curse my name some more but was cut off.

"Akira! Akira there you are. I found this little." Nibori was clinging to Kazuki who just stared at Akira and I. Akira moved away letting me get to my feet. Kazuki placed Nibori down and cautiously approached me. As soon as he was close enough I threw my arms around him ignoring the pain in my shoulder. Timidly his arms came around me and his chin rested on my other shoulder.

"You were dead. I killed you."

"I know."

"How?"

"There's a lot that you need to know about the Kami and yourself. I'm surprised Akira hasn't told you."

"How can you be so nice to me I raped and killed you?"

"No you didn't. I know it wasn't you. It was your body being controlled by someone else." Shock played on his features as he sat down. I sat beside him.

"How do you know all of this?" I slid behind him wrapping my arms around his waist. He tensed up but relaxed when I began to nuzzle his neck. I could feel him falling asleep in my arms.

"What are you going to show him?"

"Everything."

"Everything?"

"Everything. From the first meeting to what caused all of this. He deserves to know."

End Part 2: Phoenix

TBC in Part 3: Remembrance