A Little Twist

Forty-Six

All eyes go from Azusa to the other six across them.

'You turned her into a doll!' Yuma reacts first.

Ruki feels a headache coming. 'After everything we did to protect her from the Founders, you have to go and turn her into a doll? Did you kill her?' He doesn't wait for a response but teleports away and takes Yuma with him.

'Are you sure, Azusa?' Kou follows quickly.

Azusa nods with a smile. 'She wears a pretty dress.'

'Why did you take me away? I can demolish them, Ruki!' Yuma balds his hands into fists.

'I know you can, but they didn't kill her on purpose. Something happened when we weren't around. Still, I can not conduct their behavior. It's disrespectful to keep her on display like that. We'll teach them not to mess with us.'

Yuma chuckles. 'Now, you're talking my language.' If I knew that sooner, I might have destroyed the nursery... No, that little one has nothing to do with this. Unless the baby is from Yui, and this girl is just a substitute. Time to find out.

***

'They should stay away. They have no idea of what happened in their absence, and they still go and cause trouble in a house that isn't theirs!' Kanato checked his room fast in case the freak decided to destroy more of his teddy bears.

'Since they came because of Yui, I don't see why Risa has to hear this.' Ayato falls into the chair in the living room.

Reiji shakes his head. 'As much I would want to, she deserves to know. What if something happens to her if they come back?' I wouldn't say I like it either, but Risa and Daiki's safety comes first. If necessary, I'll hang up a camera and security system to keep an eye on them. He can hear laughing.

***

'It's true, we found out it was Shu who put the wrappings in Kanato's room. He also ate Kanato's pudding once,' explains Laito.

Risa laughs even louder. 'I know he likes something sweet too sometimes.' In the living room, she stops when she sees all five of them together. The mood changes instantly. 'Did something happen?'

Reiji offers his chair. 'Yes, sit down, Risa. Laito, get Daiki in his crib and hurry up.'

This is serious. Did they kill Moriko? They wouldn't do that, she's here for my safety. 'What is it?'

Laito works fast and comes back with the baby monitor. 'Alright, I didn't tell her on purpose because I didn't want to ruin her mood in the wisteria garden. I believe Reiji will explain the rest, alright, Mama-chan?'

'I appreciate that, Laito. Thank you.'

'Risa, the Mukami came back to search for Yui. Luckily enough, you weren't here. Laito informed me about his surprise to take you outside.' Reiji couldn't be happier when he heard that. 'They have found her but that's not all. Some of them, especially Kou, saw the nursery. It's already checked, nothing is missing or destroyed. Not in your room either.'

They came inside looking for her? She feels getting pale. This is a serious safety breach. What if I was home with Daiki and Laito? 'What will happen now? Do you think they will come for me?'

'I hate to say it, but they might try something.' Subaru noticed the fear.

In front of everyone, Reiji kneels to her. 'We will never let any of them hurt you or Daiki. If they try anything, I will kill them myself.'

'Yeah, you speak for all of us,' agrees Ayato.

'That's the reason why we won't leave you home alone.' Shu stands next to his brother.