GetBackers Fan Fiction ❯ Sightless ❯ Chapter 12 ( Chapter 12 )

WARNING: I kinda lost touch with my Beta-er. And This chapter isn’t beta. So….enjoy anyway?


Sightless

Chapter 12

Shido watched as Ginji put Ban to bed. On the way back from the springs, Ban had fallen asleep. Aleera was waiting for them with a worried, yet calm expression. She immediately led Ginji to Ban's room. She left saying that she will explain all.

"Is he asleep Ginji?" Shido asked. Ginji stood up and nodded.

"Where's Kazu?" The former leader asked as he walked to Shido. They began to head toward the large room where the trial was held earlier.

"He's with Aleera and Teshimine trying to get some answers." Shido replied. Ginji nodded as they entered the room.

Aleera looked at Ginji. In her hands was a bottle of liquid. Celeste was beside her with a scroll on her lap. Kazuki and Teshimine were sitting opposite of them looking a little miffed.

"Ah, Ginji-chan..." Aleera said. "Is Ban-kun sleeping alright?"

"As much as he can..." Ginji said as he sat down beside Kazuki. "I want explanations and I want them now." Shido silently sat beside Ginji leaving the blonde between him and Kazuki.

'Demanding when Ban's in trouble....good...' Aleera smiled and nodded. "As Ban said, he was a vessel and Ame-chan changed him from being one. She and Ban were both alike in almost all ways. I think Ban took it upon himself to become like her since her death."

"Who is Ame-chan?" Ginji asked. "Her name keeps coming up but no one explains about her."

Celeste frowned. "We are forbidden to talk about her. It is the only time Ban used his position for anything. He made us all...the entire family swear not to mention her unless he deems it so."

"That seems a bit extreme." Kazuki said.

"Talking about Ame-chan...it makes Ban extremely depressed. She is one of the reasons he became a recoverer." Celeste explained.

"Ban has been ignored from this family since as long as he could remember. His father, myself, and Mirai were perhaps the only people who kept him in touch with the humanity Ame-chan gave him before she died." Aleera said.

"What else?" Shido asked. "There is more...there has to be."

"What of Hestia's abuse toward him?" Teshimine asked.

"Ban did not step up as heir, so Family law would not restrict her from doing that." Aleera said. "Ban's situation is extremely complex. His encounter with a god has made him somewhat....influenced to the other side of life."

"Are you saying that because of that encounter, Ban doesn't fear death? That it is the reason why he can sense people with a high blood lust?" Kazuki asked.

"Ban can sense people who are looking for death, whether it be for themselves or someone else." Aleera said. "As for his blindness, it can be taken care of with this." She held up the vial of green liquid. "It washes through ones system and restores their retinas."

"So he'll be able to see again?" Ginji asked. Aleera smiled and nodded.

"It's an herbal blend...a bit weaker then the first batch that was used one him, but then again that wasn't made by me."

"He also made arrangements for others to arrive tomorrow to see if it would work on them." Celeste said.

"Arrangements?" Shido asked. "Who?"

"They mean Ban had called up Hevn and had her get tickets in his name for Maria to escort Juubei and Madoka here." Himiko said as she walked into the room. "I heard you guys come back, is everything going to be okay?"

"Just discussing things over..." Aleera said with a smile. Himiko nodded and sat down beside the elder woman.

"Juubei's coming?" Kazuki asked surprised.

"And Madoka? What is he trying to pull?" Shido asked.

"Ban thought that the medicine for his eyes might work for Juubei and Madoka. So he asked them to come and they both agreed." Celeste said. "He's trying to help them...not hurt them."

Aleera nodded. "Ban-chan is like that from time to time." She glanced at Himiko. "Why don't you tell them what Ban was like when he was with Yamato and yourself?"

Himiko frowned. "I don't think Ban would..."

"Please Himiko-chan...." Ginji said. "I want to help him...this is too much for him to handle by himself."

"Okay..." She nodded and looked down. "We found Ban fighting in the streets. He had such a lost look in his eye that Yamato took him in. He seemed cautious of everything and everyone...his actions were frightened."

"Frightened? Ban....you must be kidding." Shido said.

"From what Yamato found out....we found Ban after he ran from the Midou family...after Ame-chan's death. I don't know what happened, but after one night he was like he has always been. One day he's lost, the next he's like the Ban we know." Himiko said. "We couldn't explain it and we didn't ask."

"What happen during the time he was lost as you say?" Kazuki asked.

"My brother would watch Ban during the night. They wouldn't sleep..." Himiko's fist tightened up slightly. "Ban wouldn't talk about it but I was sure he was doing something during the night. Something dealing with the witch blood in him. I suppose Yamato saw and didn't want to betray Ban's trust by telling me." She smiled slightly. "I would always find Ban sleeping beside Yamato, in Yamato's jacket. Looking back on it, Yamato would always tell me to let Ban sleep in."

"Was there always stars or the moon out when Ban stayed up late?" Celeste asked. Himiko blinked and nodded.

"Yes, there was...." Celeste looked at Aleera.

"I see. Though he was outcasted he still practiced our ways, even if it was to try to reach the one he lost." Aleera said.

"What do you mean?" Ginji asked.

Aleera looked at the blonde. "During the nights when the star of Asclepius is in the sky or the celestial moon, we of the Midou clan can send out our prayers to the god. We can wish for anything imaginable, but for it to be granted...that is only for the god to decide."

"So Ban was praying through Asclepius to Degei?" Teshimine asked.

"Not through Asclepius, with him. Those two are one...they act as one." Celeste said.

"So what was he praying for?" Shido asked.

"Perhaps....a chance to see Ame again?" Kazuki said as he looked at Aleera. "If what you say about those two are true, then Ban would do anything for Ame."

"Did....well yes does." Celeste said.

"Ban feels that Ame's death his fault. He blames Yamato's death on himself, most of all he blames himself for anything bad that has happened to you Ginji." Aleera said.

"Why would he?" Ginji asked.

"Like Ame, that topic is forbidden...but it has to deal with his father. You will meet him in two days." Aleera replied. She raised a hand to stop the questions. "In two days, is when we hold our festival and Ban's ascension."

"So soon?" Kazuki said. "Did you not see Ban? He is emotionally unstable. He can't stay here."

"I know this!" Aleera's voice rose. "But...it is his choice. Ban knew the consequences of coming back to this household. He knew, yet he still comes back despite everything…"

Ginji frowned and looked down. He couldn't help Ban could he? It seemed all was against him...He blinked as he remembered what Celeste told him. "Aleera-san, is it possible for Raitei to subdue Degei?"

"Raitei?" Himiko blinked. Aleera's expression darkened and grabbed a scroll from inside her kimono.

"Only a person of equal strength can subdue a god."

"A god against a god?" Shido asked quietly.

"Something like that..." Aleera replied.

"Are you saying the Lightning Emperor is Degei's equal?" Kazuki said connecting two and two together.

"You can't say that...is it true?" Himiko asked.

"Maybe..." Aleera answered.

"A maybe doesn't help us Aleera." Teshimine said.

"A lot of things don't help us when dealing with Degei." Celeste said.

"What do you mean?" Ginji asked.

"Degei is the independant variable in anything." Aleera said. "Anything we do Degei will alter our assumed results..."

A scream echoed throughout the halls cutting Aleera off.

"Kerasi..." Ginji and Celeste whispered before getting up and running off. The others got up also and followed quickly.

When they got to Kerasi's room they saw Sang, the twins, and Mirai standing outside the door. Mirai pounded her fist on the door. "Kerasi! Kerasi wake up sweetie!"

"What's going on?" Ginji asked.

"Kerasi-chan is having a nightmare...when she does her powers flare." Hitoshi said.

"She put up barrier around her room...we can't get in." Kiyoshi added with a yawn.

Ginji walked up to the door and put a hand to it. He felt voltage run up his arm and through his body. "Lightning..." He murmured.

"Dammit, where's Ban?" Sang asked.

"Sleeping, don't bother him." Shido said growling at Sang. Shido was suddenly pushed out of the way as Ban came out of his room.

"Move over monkey-boy." Ban drowsily spoke as he walked up next to Ginji. His hand passed over the door briefly before opening it.

Ginji blinked. With a swipe of his hand, the barrier dropped. Was it because of Ban being the heir or something more? He frowned as Ban hesitated at the door. He stayed by his lover and grabbed his arm.

"Her powers are raging, it is mostly going to be a storm inside." Ban said quietly to Ginji.

"Stand back...." Aleera said. Everyone stepped back, but Ginji. "You too Ginji-chan." The blonde frowned and was about to move when Ban grabbed his hand and shook his head. "Ginji...."
"Shut up Aleera." Ban growled. He held Ginji's hand as he opened the door. Violent wind struck them trying to push them out.

"Be careful Ban..." Mirai said.

"Yea, yea...." Ban rubbed his eyes with his free hand. "Stay close Ginji."

"Okay," Ginji held Ban's arm tightly as they stepped into the room. Ginji stared in awe as the storm seemed to bend to Ban's will. They walked harmlessly through the room to Kerasi's bed. The young girl was thrashing around crying in her sleep. "A nightmare?"

"Most likely about the past..." Ban murmured as he slipped into bed with Kerasi scooting the girl over. He pulled Ginji down with him. Ginji blushed and spooned against Ban's back as Ban held Kerasi to his chest. "Shh....calm down. I know you can hear me, my sweet cherry blossom. Now relax and rest." Ban's voice was soft and gentle as he talked to his niece. Ginji watched over Ban's shoulder as Kerasi's thrashing lessened slightly.

"Papa!" She said urgently in her sleep. Her hand was painfully gripping his hand. Taking Kerasi's hand from Ban's, Ginji held it in his.

"Listen to my voice my little sakura...concentrate and relax. Ginji-chan is here too, right?" Ban said.

"Uh...yea...please calm down Kerasi-chan." His thumb caressed the young girl's hand as he watched her power recede into nothing.

"Thank god..." Sang said.

"Are you guys alright?" Himiko asked.

"Leave...we'll stay with her tonight to make sure she doesn't get anymore nightmares." Ban said as Kerasi snuggled into his chest.

"Are you sure?" Mirai asked.

"Leave them....let's get some rest." Aleera said while closing the door.

Ginji leaned his head against Ban shoulder and sighed. He felt Ban's hand take his own from Kerasi. He shifted his head slightly in curiousity. Ban placed Ginji's hand against his chest and took a deep breath. Ginji smiled and nodded to Ban. He understood the brunette's actions. He was saying he'd be with Ginji always. The former Raitei's hand fisted in the shirt on Ban's chest. He held his lover close. Ginji chuckled slightly as Kerasi pressed against Ban's chest, pushing her cheek into Ginji's hand.

"Go to sleep...." Ban murmured as he too dozed off.

"Night Ban-chan..." Ginji said kissing the back of Ban's neck before closing his eyes. He fell asleep to the breathing of his lover and his new niece.

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Kerasi opened her blue eyes and blinked. She was staring as someone's shoulder. She looked up to see Ban. She smiled sadly. She must have had another nightmare. She looked across from her and saw a pair of smiling brown eyes. "Ginji-chan?"

Ginji lifted his finger to his lips. "Shh, Ban-chan is sleeping." He said. He looked up at the said man and smiled. "He calmed you down last night."

"I'm sorry...." Kerasi said and curled up into Ban's side. "It is just....when I think about Papa's promise."

"His promise?" Ginji whispered.

"They say...after Papa summoned Degei to defeat Thiras, he died. When Celeste-chan and Papa's father brought him back, Papa wasn't moving." Kerasi shivered and moved closer to Ban as though making sure he was real. "Papa was declared legally dead by the family doctor, but....I stayed with him while everyone left. I saw it. Ame-chan's spirit appeared with Papa's in her arms. She returned Papa to us. She gave him another chance to live." Kerasi hid her face in Ban's chest as he breathed.

"Kerasi...who is Ame-chan?" Ginji asked. Kerasi jerked up and looked at Ginji.

"You've got to be joking!" She said. Ginji shook his head.

"They say Ban made the topic forbidden." Kerasi thought about it for a while before nodding.

"I remember...here...." She carefully got out of bed and headed to her desk. Ginji followed, leaving Ban by himself on the bed. He looked down as she grabbed some pictures and drawings. "This is Ame Midou. She was twenty when she died. She would have been thirty by now. See?" She handed Ginji the pictures. "I took these when Kaa-san got me a camera."

Ginji nodded and looked down at the pictures. In the first photo, two people were amongst the groves outside in front of the main house. Ginji stared at the younger Ban. His hair wasn't spikey, it was flat and his eyes were less serious. He seemed happy and care free. The woman beside him was placing Nogi around his neck. Ginji's eyes scanned the woman. She had dark brown hair with black underneath, it was pulled back into a ponytail and she also had a hair scarf off. Her face was like Ban's, Ginji assumed this was Ame. What Ginji noticed most, was her eyes. Her left one was a blue color, identical to Ban's eye color, while her right was a purple shade almost violet. It was the kind of purple that Ban's shades were. She had a kind face, and Ginji suspected she was a giving person.

"Look through them..." Kerasi urged. Ginji nodded and shuffled through the pictures. In each picture, Ginji noticed, Ban was never far from Ame. In the fear where he was Ban looked nervous and frigthened.

"Why is he like this when he's away from Ame?" Ginji asked as he pointed at one picture where Ban was alone.

"Ame-chan anchored his sanity and humanity. When she was away from him, Papa feared that he would lose it and become a vessel again." Kerasi explained.

"I see...she's very beautiful." Ginji said. "Ban's fiance?"

Kerasi blinked at Ginji then laughed. "Dear god, no...." She walked to her closet and pulled out a canvas. It was of Ame in her ceremonial robes. It was in watercolors and looked radiant. "Ame-chan was the heir before Papa...she was his older sister."

"Ban's sister?" Ginji whispered staring at the pictures of Ban and Ame together.

"Hai...." Kerasi nodded. "When she died...Papa wouldn't eat and wouldn't sleep. Even now, he doesn't eat as much as he should. I see it...Papa tells me everything." She smiled. "Does that spread some light on this whole situation?"

"Yes, it does. Thank you Kerasi." Ginji said putting the pictures down.

"Anything for my new tou-san!" Kerasi giggled as the GetBacker blushed.

They both turned to the bed when Ban groaned and turned on his side. He curled up into a ball and grabbed the extra pillow. Kerasi bit her lip as she giggled. She grabbed her camera and quickly to a picture. "Oh this is good..."

Ginji smiled and walked to Ban. He sat beside his lover and put a hand to Ban's shoulder. Gently shaking Ban, he glanced at Kerasi. "Perhaps you should go tell everyone that Ban will need something to eat."

"Alright!" Kerasi smiled and grabbed an outer haori. One could easily tell it was a man's haori but it didn't matter to Kerasi as she put it on and left her room.

"Ban-chan?" Ginji whispered shaking Ban more. This proved to be a mistake as Ban sprang up into a sitting position. His face was panicked and his breathing quick. "Calm down Ban-chan...." Ginji said slowly putting his arms around Ban. He leaned his head on Ban's shoulder as the other's breathing slowed.

"Where are we?" Ban asked.

"We are in Kerasi room, she went to tell the others we are up and to have something to eat ready." Ginji replied. He turned in slightly and kissed Ban's neck. "You okay?"

Ban put a hand over his eyes and nodded. "Yea...I think so." He turned his head toward Ginji slightly and smiled as the former Raitei kissed his neck again. "What did you find out last night?"

Ginji frowned and nodded. He told him all of what Aleera told them, expect for the myth. "You never told me about Ame-chan...about how she was your sister." He watched as Ban's hands clutched the sheets tightly.

"I didn't want anyone to remind me of her." Ban breathed slowly before turning and moving to the edge of the bed. He sat there and put his elbows on his knees while putting his forehead on his folded hands. "Thiras challenged her for the title of heir and won. He killed her Ginji...I was right there and he killed her." Ban voice shook as he spoke. "I out of anger challenged Thiras and Aleera made it so the fight was a few hours afterward." Ban's voice dropped into a deeper tone. "I won't forget the way he looked after he killed her." Ban looked up slightly staring at the wall opposite of him. "His eyes shifted to that of a cat's...the eyes that resembled mine. His silver hair was matted down with Ame's blood and the rain that fell the moment she died, weeping her downfall. He smelled of death and hate....he ripped out Ame's heart and stabbed her through her stomach multiple times."

Ginji was crying as he grabbed Ban from behind and held him close. Ban's shoulders sagged and shook slightly. The other retriever put his chin on Ban's shoulder and nuzzled into his hair. "I'm sorry Ban..."

"No..." Ban shook his head. "I should be sorry. I should have stopped him when I could. When a Midou is defeated in a challenge, the winner has a choice to either gain the loser's powers, or let them be. Thiras tried to gain Ame-chan's power."

"What happened?" Ginji asked wiping Ban's tears away along with his own.

"They were already gone. At the time I didn't know where they went or if they just passed along with her, I still don't." Ban frowned and sighed. "My eyesight was restored by Ame the only other time I lost it. We don't know what she put in it to make it work as fast, but we got the basic ingredients down."

"So the vial they have might not work?" Ginji asked.

"It should, it just not that potent. That's why I asked Maria to get Madoka and Juubei. If it works on me, it would definitely work on Juubei. Madoka....I wanted to give her a chance to gain eyesight and see what life is really like." Ban said. "She agreed it was worth a shot...so..."

"Ban what of Mirage?" Ginji asked.

"Don't trust her..." Ban shook his head. "She is full of lies and her powers are of illusions."

"Alright...." Ginji smiled. "Did you know that Kerasi draws wonderfully?"

Ban laughed and rubbed his face. "Yes....a unique talent. She is always saying she sucks but in all, her art is very good for a girl her age."

"Yes it is...." Ginji tilted Ban's head toward his. "I see she gets it from her Papa..." He whispered before kissing Ban. The brunette moaned and opened his mouth as a tongue slipped between his lips. Ginji's tongue played with Ban's as he leaned in toward the brunette.

"Ban---" Mirai stopped short as she saw Ban and Ginji making out on her daughter's bed. "Ahem!" The two broke apart and looked toward Mirai. Ginji looked smug and satisfied with a tint of red, while Ban was just red. Quite a humorous sight. "If you two are done in my DAUGHTER's room. I came to tell you that Maria is here with your guests."

"Ah, er...thanks Mirai." Ban said as he tried to pull himself together. Mirai chuckled.

"You guys are so cute..." Mirai said as she threw kimono's at them. "Here, get dressed. Oh and Ginji, get use to being bowed to by the maids and guards. Aleera spread word that Ban's got a lover." Ban groaned. "Seriously Ban...the festival takes place in two days..."

"Wait, it takes place on Kerasi's birthday?" Ban frowned.

Mirai's eyes widened. "Oh god, I forgot. What are we going to do for her?"

"Can't you have a party during the festival?" Ginji asked.

"Aleera would never allow it." Mirai said. Ban grinned however.

"That's actually a good idea." He said.

"Ban?" Mirai blinked. She then smiled. "You just love going against Aleera don't you?"

"We'll talk about this later, but I'm going to need everyone's help with it."

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After Ginji and Ban got dressed Mirai led them to the room where the guests were waiting.

"Juubei! Madoka-chan!" Ginji smiled and bounced up to them. "How are you guys doing?"

"Fine Ginji-san," Madoka said. Mozart barked in response and happily wagged his tail. Juubei nodded and stayed beside Kazuki. Ginji smiled as he noticed Shido was close to Madoka. So that's why Ban....

"That's good, how was your flight?" Ginji asked.

"I didn't expect to be flown over in first class..." Juubei said. "The woman named Maria informed us Ban had gotten the tickets."

Ginji glanced back at Ban who was tilting his head to the side, with a concentrated look. "Yea...we found out that Ban is an heir to a wealth family." Ginji replied while looking back at Juubei and Madoka.

"So what now?" Madoka asked.

Before anyone could say anything, a hispanic woman entered the room with a grin and jumped onto Ban. "Ban-kun! Welcome home!" Maria said as she hugged Ban.

"Noches-chan, please get off Ban-kun." Mirai said with a rub of her eyes.

"Sorry, it has just been so long since I've seen Ban-kun at any of the family gatherings." Maria said. "I've been told of Hestia's harsh ruling among this certain house, but it seems the right person is back." Ban frowned at Maria.

"That's not true...."

"Excuse me, you have been to some." Maria waved it off. "But it seems as if the family is starting to travel in today. I saw some of the little ones. They were talking about you." This got Ban to smile.

"That is good, are they all being accomedated?" Ban asked tilting his head to the side. Ginji giggled as he found the action cute. Kerasi and Mirai smirked at him as the others just shook their head.

"All but two people...." Celeste said walking into the room. "Elena and Der Kaiser." Ban rubbed his eyes and shook his head.

"Where are you going to put them Ban?" Ginji asked quietly.

"Elena can go into Hestia's room and Kaiser can go into mine." The heir replied.

"What about Ginji and yourself?" Kazuki asked.

"And what about Juubei and Madoka?" Shido asked roughly.

Kerasi waved her hands. "I know! Madoka-chan and I can bunk up!"

"That still leaves Ban, Ginji, and Juubei-san out." Hitoshi said.

"So who else are we going to move?" Kiyoshi asked.

Teshimine stepped up. "I'll bunk with Celeste, and that will leave one room open."

"Juubei can go into Teshimine's spare room. And I'll bunk with the girl's leaving my room to Ban and Ginji." Mirai said.

"What of moi?" Maria asked.

"Sorry, you were unusually quiet." Celeste said with a dismissing hand. Maria pouted and glared at Celeste.

Ginji shook his head and laughed. "Why doesn't Juubei bunk with Kazu and Maria will have that room."

"Are you sure Ginji-chan?" Maria asked. She was looking at Ban though.

"If you guys agree, what Ginji says goes." Ban said. The hispanic woman squealed and clapped.

"Marvelous!"

Kerasi chuckled and looked at Madoka who seemed to be fidgeting. "Tou-san...Shido-san, May I take Madoka around the premises?" Ban nodded.

"I'll come with you." Shido said. Madoka smiled.

"Thank you Shido-kun...Kerasi-chan." Madoka said.

Kerasi grabbed Madoka's free hand, the one that wasn't on Mozart's metal lease. Shido followed as Kerasi pulled Madoka toward her room. Maria smiled and elbowed Mirai slightly while nodding toward Shido and Madoka. They began to giggle and snicker soon afterwards.

"Don't you two get any funny ideas." Ban said.

"Innocent until proven guilty Ban!" Mirai said with a smile.

"Since when are you innocent? With you two it is usually Guilty until proven innocent." He retorted. "Anyway, I got somethings to do."

"So are we to escort everyone around?" Celeste asked. "How like you giving the jobs to everyone else around you."

Kazuki, Juubei, and Ginji chuckled as Ban sighed. Celeste smirked and crossed her arms. "You know Celeste, I wonder why I put up with you."

"Because I'm family and I love you and I use to tell you everything that everyone said about you when we were younger."

"That counted?" Ban asked. Celeste frowned and took a swipe at Ban. The Jagan Master ducked and laughed as he stepped back from them. "Come on Celeste, just show Elena and Der Kaiser to their rooms."

"Where are you going Ban?" Kazuki asked.

"I've meaning to visit someone since we arrived here." Ban replied.

"Take Ginji with you Ban." Teshimine said.

"I know." Ginji smiled and grabbed Ban's hand. "Just make sure Hestia doesn't do anything." Ban said as he walked out with Ginji. Celeste nodded.

"Oh, Elena is going to freak out on Ban once the ceremony commences." Maria said once Ban and Ginji were out of hearing range.

"Who is this Elena?" Juubei asked.

"Yes, I've been pondering that myself." Kazuki asked.

"Oh right you guys don't know." Mirai said. "Elena is Ban's Mother."

"Ban's mother?" Teshimine asked.

"Yes, and Der Kaiser is his father..." Celeste frowned. Der Kaiser was....She shook her head. "You will meet them in two days."

"Until then..." Mirai smiled. "We are going to plan!"

"Oh! What are we planning for my dear?" Maria asked.

"Kerasi's birthday is the same day as the festival. Ban is going to have a surprise party with just us, in the groves away from the main festival. We need to decorate, get gifts and plan." Mirai grinned. "I have an idea..."

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"How do you like my family so far Ginji?" Ban asked as he led through the compound.

"If you don't count all the secrets, they are okay." Ginji said with a giggle. He looked around. "Where are we going Ban-chan?"

"To visit Ame-chan..." Ban replied. Ginji looked out and saw a concrete shrine not to far ahead. It was four pillars holding up a roof. Inside the pillars was enclosed, rice-papers walls in a hexagon shape surrounded the inside of the pillars. It left enough space that you could walk around the rice-paper walls and look around the scenery. Inside, it was sheltering a grave which was extravagent. The headstone held the picture of Ban's sister, Ame, in a ceremonial kimono. There were words written on the grave that Ginji didn't understand. Candles were all over hanging from the ceiling, on the shelves on the wall, and on the floor.

"Wow...it is beautiful...." Ginji said.

"Ame-chan loved scented candles...so Celeste and I put as many as we could in here." Ban said. He walked to the middle, in front of the headstone, before waving his hand at the candles. Every candle in the room flickered to life.

"Ban-chan...how did you do that?" His lover asked.

"It is part of having witch blood Ginji." Ban replied. "I'm a pure blooded witch, so I can do more than you know."

"I didn't know...." Ginji said walking to Ban.

The brunette smiled. "With some of my blood in you, you will be able to do the same."

"Really?" The blonde asked excitedly. "That would be so cool." Ban laughed and kissed Ginji before looking back at the headstone and kneeling before it. Ginji kneeled beside Ban and watched as the headstone began to glow. "Ban-chan what's going on?"

"Something that only happens when I'm here Ginji..." Ban replied. He took Ginji's hand and made him touch the headstone with him as he chanted. Ginji watched as the flames of the candles turned into different shades of blue and purple. A spirit faded into view above the headstone as Ban finished chanting. She sat on the headstone with her legs crossed, leaning on her right arm which rested on her knee. Her brown hair was pulled back into a hair scarf as her blue and purple eyes stared at them. Ban opened his eyes and stared at the grave. "Do you see her Ginji?"

"Is....is that Ame?" Ginji asked.

The spirit smiled.

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BWHAHAHAH! Ame's entrance. Hope you enjoy that. Ame's finally here! Ginji may get to talk with her one on one in the next chapter.