Utena, Revolutionary Girl Fan Fiction ❯ The Confession ❯ Chapter 9

Chapter IX: Acceptance

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Touga approached his `old comrade' with a wide smile and slowly extended his hand to him.

"It has been a long time Kyouchi, perhaps too long".

Saionji just peered at his ex-kendo partner in awe and slight confusion. Not apparently sure how to react to this sudden visit after so many years of not seeing each other.

Touga was now face to face with Saionji, looking just as calm and collect as ever, his hand still extended. Saionji just glared at it and out of spite pushed his hand aside. Touga just smiled at the ill gesture.

"Why are you here Kiryuu? We haven't spoken since we graduate high school." Saionji stared at the red haired man with stern violet eyes.

Touga said nothing. He turned his back on the green haired kendo master and walked toward the shinai holding rack.

Saionji sighed. "You just show up out of nowhere. You could have at most called or even written a letter. So what is it you have to say Kiryuu? What really brings you here after all these years?"

Touga grabbed one of the wooden swords off the rack and turned suddenly pointing the weapon at Saionji.

"I've come here to spar with you again Kyouchi-san."

"Bull shit Touga." Saionji started to chuckle subtly. "I know that's not why you are here, because the last time we sparred you defeated me."

Touga approached the green haired man and started gliding the wooden sword down his partially exposed muscular chest slowly. Saionji looked down at the shinai and then back up at Touga's ice blue eyes.

"Perhaps you are right, but you won't find out why I am really here until you accept my challenge." Touga voiced deeply as he continued his journey down Saionji's chest with the shinai opening his sparring gi more.

Saionji grabbed the sword hastily and forced it away. Not feeling up to Touga's sly taunting, even though he did manage to blush just a tad bit. Touga smiled internally noticing this reaction in Siaonji.

Saionji turned his back on him and walked to the sword rack.

"Fine then, I'll fight you, but if I win you tell why you are here and I want the "truth".

Touga tossed back his long red locks. "Ok, but if I win, I will still tell you why I am here but there will be stipulations.

Saionji picked up one the swords from the rack and turned towards his challenger, imitating his usually fighting stance. Saionji held the weapon with both hands and pointed it at Touga.

"Whatever the conditions, I will still defeat you Kiryuu-san."

Touga just smirked at the overly confident kendo master. He knew in his heart that he didn't come here to win or lose this fight but for `other' reasons.

"So are you going to change into your sparring gi Touga or fight me in those civilian clothes?" Saionji asked walking up to him and points the shinai at his outfit. Touga looked down at his attire he was wearing a dark red silk shirt, black designer slacks and black designer loafers.

"Why should I change my clothing? Kendo fighting rely on skill not what you are wearing and believe me I don't intend on losing despite my attire." Touga forced Saionji's shinai away from his chest with an upward slash from his wooden sword.

Saionji chuckled in his throat. "You are still the same arrogant prick you were back in high school."

Touga took his fighting stance and laughed lowly. His eyes glued to deep violet pools. Saionji readjusted his position taking a more focused look.

"And here I thought you would have changed over the years Kiryuu."

"Likewise," Touga said readying his attack.

Saionji stared intensely at his rival as they rushed towards each other. Their swords collided with immense power and speed. Saionji easily parried Touga's attack. Touga just smiled, which only made Saionji grimace.

"You've gotten better over the years, I am rather impressed Kyouchi."

"Don't even try and use flattery to win Kiryuu." Saionji bolstered as he evaded a cross slash from his opponent.

"Oh, I wouldn't dare." Touga voiced as he barely blocked a thrust from Saionji's shinia.

`I need to end this now, Saionji is a lot better than I remember and even more determined.' Touga thought with a slight smirk upon his face.

Saionji moved in quick and hit Touga's wooden sword hard. Touga, caught briefly off guard knelt to the ground. Their swords pressed together and the 2 men glared into each other.

Saionji smirked, feeling his victory near. "Humph, seems as though you are bit out of practiced `old friend.'

Touga forced himself from his position and pressed his sword forward. His face inches from Saionji. He could feel Saionji's warm breath across his skin.

"You maybe right, but I didn't actually come here to win."

Saionji violet eyes widened and he raised his eyebrows with a mused expression upon his face.

"What the hell do you mean `you didn't come here to win'?"

Touga giggled softly in his throat and pushed the green haired man backwards with all his strength. Saionji stumble back almost losing balance. He tensed up and stared at Touga with fixed violet eyes as he readjusted back into his kendo fighting stance.

Touga didn't even bother to corrected his posture, he smiled at Saionji with his shinai relaxed at is side.

Saionji charged in to attack again. Touga quickly brought his sword up and blocked with both hands. Saionji was strong and very skilled as well as stubborn when it came to winning and losing. They both stood sword against sword waiting for the other to give in.

"So why are you here Kiryuu?" Saionji said through clinched teeth.

"Do you really want to know Kyouchi?"

"Yes I would really like to know, I'm tired of playing around with you."

They stood in the position pushing against one another, not losing eye contact.

"Tell me Kyouchi what do you remember of the `rose bride'?" Touga noted with a hint of deceitfulness in his deep voice.

Saionji grip loosened and eyes glazed over with confusion. "What…….what….…what.…....did you s-s-say?" The kendo master stuttered.

Touga smiled and jerked forward causing Saionji to fall to the floor unexpectedly. Saionji shinai fell to his waist side, yet his eyes continued to study Touga's tall erect form hovering over him.

"Did I say something wrong Kyouchi-san you seem a bit shocked?" Touga tossed the shinai over his right shouldered.

"I---I---Saionji shook his head in confusion…….I remember her, yes….no…I am not sure."

Saionji stumbled back to his feet and Touga moved forward to help him up. Saionji grumbled and pushed him away.

"Why mention her after all this time, why?

Touga said nothing. He walked toward Saionji and pointed the shinia at his chest. Saionji's eyes narrowed with mild anger.

"It seems as though I've won this little duel." Touga chucked loudly.

"Why you son of a bitch," Saionji cursed.

"Now a deal is a deal Kyouchi-kun." Touga said with a sly smile as he stepped back and withdrew the weapon from his chest.

Damn you Kiryuu." Saionji through down his shinai, then he flopped down on the floor rubbing his forehead.

"Anthy……...," Saionji mumbled softly feeling the rush of memories flash before his eyes.

"Ah, I see you do remember the `former rose bride' after all," Touga stated seating himself beside Saionji on the hardwood floor.

Saionji turned his head inquisitively to glance at him. "Former?"

Touga smiled and diverted the question. "So are you and Wakaba still together?"

"What?" Saionji narrowed his eyes at the red-haired man.

"Well, I remember you two dating during our senior year at Ohtori."

Saionji sighed. "No we broke up nearly four years ago during Wakaba's 2nd year of college because…….." Saionji's voice trailed off.

"Because of what?" Touga inquired.

"I…..I got her pregnant that year," he started looking outside of a window in his dojo.

"Oh, I see, but why did you break it off with her. I mean shouldn't you stay together just because of the child."

"There was a lot of drama going on between Wakaba, myself and her parents that caused our relationship to fall apart, but………" The green haired man turned and looked at Touga.

"Why should I tell you anything, you never had a steady relationship in your life? It's not like you would understand my trails and tribulations with Wakaba."

Touga nodded his head. "You are right I wouldn't know, and frankly I was just curious. It's really none of my damn business. But you do owe me a favor for winning our little sword fight."

Saionji started to chuckle breathily. "I know I will regret this, but I suppose you did win even though unfairly." Saionji released his long green hair from his ponytail. "What do you want from me Touga? I know this somehow involves `our past'."

"You are partially correct my dear Kyouchi, I am indeed in need of your services." Touga stretched out his legs on the hardwood floor.

"You remember Himemiya Anthy right?"

"Yes, I am remembering her……but things are a bit foggy," he sighed and began untangling his wavy leaf-green locks with his fingers. "Damn I was such an asshole back then. The way I treated her was so cruel……"

Touga interrupted him. "You cared for her a lot didn't you in your own way?"

"What are getting at?" Saionji retorted his voice laced with steel.

"Nothing, I just want to know how you feel for the `former rose bride' that's all." Touga turned and smiled at him.

"Yes I cared for her, possibly even loved her but……Saionji took a deep breath…….stop beating around the bush and tell what's this all about. I don't have all damn day."

Touga stood up and looked down at Saionji still sitting Indian style on the floor.

"I need you to seduce Anthy?"

Saionji expression contorted. "Why?"

"Because she's married to Tenjou Utena and I need you to help me break them up so I can make my move on Tenjou." Saionji let out a hysterical laugh.

"What makes you think I can seduce Anthy? You know she probably hates my guts for how I treated her back at Ohtori and I really don't fault her if she feels that way, because I was a real jerk back then."

"Trust me she will forgive you, she has change significantly and so have you."

"I don't think I can do this for you Touga it is not right, regardless of my feelings for her, she is obviously happy with Tenjou and for that I am grateful."

Touga shook his head as a forced smile graced his lips. "I am impressed, truly I am Kyouchi, you are actually happy for someone other than yourself. Perhaps the revolution touched you somehow."

"Screw you Touga! You care for no one but yourself and that's all that matters." Saionji yelled.

"Tell me are you happy with your life Saionji?"

Saionji opened his mouth to say something but then bit his tongue. His life wasn't perfect. He had nothing but this small dojo and his son that he visits every weekend. He wasn't rich like Touga, for he lived in a small studio apartment about 3 blocks away from the dojo.

"I may not have the finer things in life but at lest I have my son and my own kendo dojo to keep me content and that all that matters."

"And how long will you be able to keep this dojo operating?" Touga began walking around the small dojo, eyes wandering. "It looks a bit rundown and shabby."

Saionji started clinching his fists. He wanted so bad to punch Touga for making such rude comments. Touga began fumbling though his pockets and pulled out something. He began writing. Saionji stood up from his place on the floor and walked towards him. Touga stopped writing and turned towards Saionji.

"Here take this," he hands Saionji a check.

Saionji eyebrows furrowed and his eyes grew big. "What's this?"

"It's a check of course." Touga smiled as he put the check book back in his pocket.

"I know that, but you're giving me $150,000 for what?"

"It's all yours if you help me."

Saionji pondered for a few seconds. "You know this is bribery right?"

"I am well aware, but think about it. You can expand your business and perhaps use some of the money towards son."

Saionji stared at the check. `It can be a big help for me. I could pay off my dojo expenses and expand it. Buy me a new motorcycle and help Wakaba more with our son's expenses.'

"Okay I'll do it even though I don't know how it's going to work and it's so utterly devious but I could really use the money."

Touga put his hand on Saionji's shoulder. "I knew I could count on you."

"Don't push your luck. I am only doing this for the money and nothing more. Now what do you want me to do?"

"I need you to seduce Anthy."

"Well, how I am supposed to accomplish that, when she's married and most likely head-over-heels in love with the `woman' of your dreams." Saionji said sarcastically.

"Don't worry its all planned out. All I need you to do Kyouchi-kun is sweet talk Anthy into going out to dinner with you. I will get one of the waiters to slip her a `mickey'. You take her back to her place. Get into bed with her `naked' and let Tenjou catch you two in bed together."

"I really don't know Kiryuu, that's really cruel and a very evil thing to do to them." Saionji frowned.

"I thought you were willing to help me Kyouchi?"

"I am I just think that……..sigh…….How are you planning on getting Tenjou to catch us in the `act'?"

"Well Tenjou owns a restaurant in downtown Tokyo. My secretary has been eating there and asked a couple of her employees some questions for me. She told me that Utena works late there every Thursday night. She usually leaves the restaurant around 10 pm. So I need you to take Anthy out next Thursday and be back at their house by 10 pm so you can get caught in the situation."

"Fine then, I hope this shit doesn't back fire. Now how I am going to get Anthy to go out with me?" Saionji rubbed his temples.

"You just have sweet talk your way back into her life somehow. In a matter of fact she has a book signing this Sunday at the downtown convention center maybe you can start from there." Touga began walking towards the exit door.

"She's a writer?" Saionji muttered" "Yes she is and pretty good at it as well if I may add."

"So what's you son's name." Touga asked standing at exit door.

"His name is Kyouchi II." Saionji replied.

"Well tell Wakaba hi for me when you visit them." Touga wave his hand and left the dojo.

Saionji rolled his eyes. "Yeah, whatever."

~~~TBC~~~

Next chapter X: Forgiveness

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A/N: Chapter 10 is in the works coming soon hopefully in a couple of weeks just started writing it. The plot thickens. See what happens with Saionji & Anthy oh my friggin gosh. Well until next chapter….Ciao ^_^