The Shadows of Fate

Behind small things

"Like I said, we don't have to stay. One person is enough. Everyone should at least attend their jobs." The Kiseki's leader stated.

It's currently 8 am. The coven is gathered in the living room to talk about who'll stay in the house to take care of Shintarou and who'll attend their jobs.

Taiga and Daiki opposed that idea and wanted for everyone to stay instead. Ryouta also thought of that while Atsushi was Seijuurou's pick to stay and take care of Shintarou since it's his day-off.

"OR we can all just call off from work." Daiki butts in.

Seijuurou only sighed, "Shintarou had been surrounded with multiple negative energies in the hospital for days. Getting close to him might overwhelm him because of the sudden flow of multiple positive energies."

"But wouldn't it be better for us to stay so we can give him energy to replenish??" opined Taiga.

"While it's a good idea, Shintarou would be stupor if he takes a lot at the same time." He enunciated, "Which is why Atsushi will stay since his energy isn't too overwhelming."

Indeed Atsushi has the least immense energy considering his nature as a practical witch. Despite his intimidating physique, Atsushi's energy is the mellowest energy they could ever feel. His energy can make you sleepy just by staying beside him for long enough.

"Ryouta can also stay so Atsushi won't be alone."

Now Ryouta would've said yes in a heartbeat since, one, he wants to take care of Shintarou, and two, he doesn't have any work to do.

"What about you Seicchi?"

Seijuurou has a stagnant energy. An energy that keeps everything stable so it's actually surprising that he didn't suggest staying.

"I'll be searching for an ingredient for Shintarou's medicine."

Leave it to Seijuurou Akashi to come up with a solution immediately. He did explain it to them earlier, the drink that he found in some old history books that can cure sleeplessness. However, since it's an old medicine it requires some old ingredients that are rare to find these days.

"Alone?" Both the storm and the solar witch asked. They know he could handle himself but going outside the town is still dangerous.

"You should bring someone with you." Taiga fusses to which he replies with "I'll be fine."

"I think all of you should go." Atsushi, who remained quiet the whole time, finally interjects.

"Sei-chin is right, Mido-chin wouldn't be able to handle a lot. So I think all of you should go." He states, finishing up a bag of chips that the omni witch brought home yesterday.

Ryouta drowned in the conversation, hearing the sentiments of both sides. While deep in thought, he caught a small figure going down quietly.

It was Kuroko.

He met Ryouta's eyes when he was trying to observe their setup.

He slightly tipped his head before proceeding to the kitchen, not wanting to be accused of eavesdropping.

It always amazes him how the male could be so quiet that almost no one notices him.

"I'll go with Seicchi." He pulled his eyes away from the kitchen where Kuroko disappeared. "I think It's fine if we let Atsucchi handle this. Besides, the ingredients you need are hard to find alone, right Seicchi?"

The omni witch seemed to be satisfied with that, making both Daiki and Taiga just give up and agree to his suggestion.

As the conflict finally died, the crystal witch slipped out of the living room to snoop around the kitchen, searching for the ghostly presence.