Izana's Precious Twin

Thousand Winters

Chifuyu had only one condition. That he name their new "gang" and a logo to go with it too. He thought that Thousand Winters was perfect for them. Takemichi didn't feel that name really suited them but it was too late.

He kind of cringed at the name but Chifuyu argued it was payback. Next up was Hakkai Shiba. He was in, no hesitation at all. Takemichi was surprised that Hakkai agreed so quickly and on their first meeting.

"If you come and ask me for help, how could I refuse?"

Pleased, Chifuyu held a baby blue shirt for him. It was the Thousand Winters official unofficial uniform. The front had a simple snowflake design and an image of a goofy looking black cat. He stared at it with much confusion.

"What is this??"

"It's Thousand Winter's uniform!"

Hakkai wouldn't believe what he was hearing. They would be wearing this...atrocity to fight the Kantou Manji Gang. Chifuyu proudly told him of how he and Takemitchy made them. 

"Now. To gather more members!"

Sadly none of them had too many friends. Sadly. Takemichi remembered two people who could join however. 

The trio arrived at D&D Motor Shop. Inupi came out to greet them. 

"Inupi. Draken. I need your help to defeat Mikey and save him."

Draken nor Inupi said anything. Draken wanted to help his best friend but he killed South and was about to kill Takemitchy too. Something inside him changed and it could end in more deaths. 

Inupi on the other hand wanted to get Koko out of there. He also wanted to defeat Kantou Manji at the same time. Mikey must have something over him to make Koko join and stay. Since he and Takemichi were no longer threatened.

"Will you guys join us?"

"Say no more Takemitchy. I'm honored really."

Good ol' Draken.

"You don't have to ask. This is why I chose you."

Chifuyu popped behind Takemichi and presented the boys with their uniforms. Draken took his with a pair of tongs and set it behind the counter for a sacrificial burning later. Inupi didn't even touch his.

He spat at it. 

"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!! Why would you do this?!"

"No way in hell am I wearing that hideous thing."

"Inupiiiiii!"

He wailed into the distance.

Up to five members Takemichi decided it was time Thousand Winters have a new advisor. Especially with taste. Chifuyu didn't catch on to what he and Hakkai were alluding to. Hakkai knew exactly who Takemichi wanted.

Takashi Mitsuya with his wonderful sense of style and level headedness. Takemichi was surprised to see they were at an apartment complex that looked a little more rundown.

"TAKA CHAN LET'S PLLAAAAYYYY!!"

"Geez Hakkai you're loud!"

"It's how I used to call him out when we were little!"

The door creaked open and an adorable little girl poked her head shushing them. It was Luna Mitsuya, the older of his two sisters. Hakkai lit up and asked to see Taka chan. In her words, he was in a "big pinch!"

Turns out he was working on a project for Japan's Fashion Designer Awards. A week from now, a competition was to be held for rookie designers to present their ideas and win the coveted award. It really helped blossoming designers get attention and sponsors for their designs.

Hakkai was surprised by this since Taka chan normally hated awards and those kinds of things. He was using it as a distraction from recent events.

His room was dimly lit and the floor was covered with torn out sketches and fabric scraps. Mitsuya sat on the floor scribbling away and grunting in frustration. His hair was now longer and he hadn't shaved for a few days.

The paper ball hit Luna. He turned to say sorry and saw Takemitchy standing behind her.

"Hey Mitsuya. Could we talk, outside?"

They sat on the swings while the rest of the guys watched from afar. It was clear that he hadn't been taking care of himself. Bags under his eyes and Hakkai noticed how much he had lost since they last saw each other.

"Why did you call me out here Takemitchy?"

"Mitsuya, I want to fight Mikey. I'm making a new team right now and we could use more members. And, well. I was hoping that you would join."

He contemplated the offer. Stood up and gave his answer. He was glad that Draken was safe but to hear that Izuku had been shot multiple times scared him to death. People normally don't survive being shot so many times.

"Guys, Mitsuya isn't gonna join us. He'll be focusing on the fashion awards."

1 Week Later-

Thousand Winters showed up to support Mitsuya. Everyone was wearing their gang shirts of course. Emma convinced Draken to wear it to the show. It is unclear how Inupi was wearing the oh so despised article of clothing.

"Is it his turn yet?" Chifuyu

"Hang on I'm looking!" Hakkai

"This place is so cool!" Takemichi

The first entry was up by now showcasing their theme. There would be a small wait since Mitsuya was the 15th contestant to go.

"Entry number fifteen, Takashi Mitsuya with his theme Twin Dragons."

The judges and the guys were awestruck by the beauty of the pieces. It was magnificent and as expected of him. The audience clapped politely and the next entry was up. Once everyone had showcased their pieces it was time.

"And that marks the end of the 2008 National Fashion Designer Newcomer Awards. We will now announce the winner. This year's winner is entry number 15, Takashi Mitsuya!"

The crowd clapped politely. Hakkai was the most enthusiastic and cheered and clapped the loudest. Probably Mitsuya's biggest supporter. The clapping died and murmurs rippled throughout.

"What is he wearing?"

"Isn't that a biker outfit?"

"Some kind of gang uniform?!"

Even Takemichi was kind of shocked by his new look. He had shaved the side of his head to reveal a matching dragon tattoo like Draken's. He showed now surprise or shock so he and Mitsuya must have discussed it.

"First and fore most I'd like to thank you for this prestigious award. You know, a few days a friend of mine came and told me this. I'm going to fight a former friend, someone we are close to. So Takemitchy, you mind me tagging along?"

He blinked. Was Mitsuya really asking him? But he spoke into the mic again before he could say anything.

"I....am rejecting this award!!"

Everyone went insane. Especially the judges who couldn't believe some delinquent who won first place was rejecting it like it was nothing. The girls from the home ec. club also had jaws dropped at the declaration.