Our Last Day (K-Project, TotsukaXOC)

Chapter 6: MIStAKen Identity

     Scepter 4's gates are obnoxious. Say what you will about Homra's headquarters, but the lack of pomp and circumstance is somewhat, refreshing. Everyone stops when Mikoto does. It's clear that he isn't going to step foot through the door. "Mikoto..." Kusanagi spoke up.

"If they want to talk to us they can come outside."

"Yea! You said it Mr. Mikoto! They would have to make me their prisoner before I would go through those doors. Right gang?" Nobody responds to Misaki's little speech, except for Bando who still has his arm around me. He mumbles, "We wouldn't even be here if you had just kept your damn temper, Yata."

"What was that? Say it to my face, Bando!"

"Stop acting like little shits," Kusanagi snaps, "Show some respect for yourself." He looks up, "Here they come Mikoto." The red king grunts as the blues approach us. We meet halfway through the courtyard. Munakata stands and points at Yata, "That clansman of yours attacked Saruhiko Fushimi today."

"Munakata, dont be so dramatic. Your boy was in our territory."

"He was on official business. Do you really believe a Scepter 4 soldier would cross territory lines without permission?"

"Maybe he missed the scenery..." Mikoto glares towards Fushimi who looks down, trying to ignore the remark about his betrayal.

"Regardless, my clansman was acting on official business and your vanguard deliberately -"

"Get to the point, Munakata, your tone is putting me to sleep. What is it you want? A confrontation between the two of us? I don't recall us being these boys' parents. Last time I checked they were grown ass adults. Let them deal with it."

"I will not step aside while the fight caused by your vanguard goes viral, slandering the good name of Scepter 4." Misaki pipes up. "Good Name?! You blues are nothing but a pain in the ass and everyone knows it! That monkey was asking for a fight!"

Mikoto glances back to him, then to me. "Get him out of here." I nod.

"Not so fast, Suoh. I am afraid I have no choice but to place your vanguard under arrest for the unjust attack of a blue clansman." Kusanagi laughs, "Have you blues been living under a rock? Yata has a fight with one of you every day. Now all of a sudden you start to notice?"

"King..." I speak up and all eyes are on me. I don't think this is about Yata at all." He raises his eyebrow and I explain further, loud enough so Munakata can hear. "Fushimi said someone has been spying on your headquarters, do you think it's Yata-san? You think that is why he fought Fushimi when he confronted us about the matter?" He doesn't answer. Mikoto speaks up. "Well, Munakata?"

"Yes, we saw the shadow of someone his build and height sneaking through our perimeter."

"When?"

"These last two nights. Both have had attempted break-ins to my personal quarters."

"Yata has been on patrol all week. And dont waist your breath asking. Yes we can prove it."

"How conveinient."

"Believe what you want, Munakata, but if you choose to attempt to make my vanguard your prisoner you will really have a problem on your hands." Munakata removes his sword. "Fushimi. Arrest Yatagarasu." Saruhiko smiles, "With pleasure." Misaki puts a foot on his board, "Come and try, Monkey." Mikoto doesn't take his eyes off the blue king as he says, "Brown-eyes..." I nod, "I'm on it, King." I kick Misaki's board out from under him and pick it up. With my free hand I grab his shirt collar and pull him out of the courtyard. "Let go of me! I'll give them the fight they want!"

"You've done enough damage for today, Yata!"

"That's what they think! Just give me my board."

"No."

"Stop being such a bi-" I glare at him with a stern suggestion that he better not finish that last word. I hold his board in the air and red flames start to work their way down my arm towards his board, "Woah woah ok I'm sorry! I'll go with you."

We walk through back roads to avoid the blues until we are out of their territory. "Can I have my board back now?" I keep walking. I'm deep in thought. "No." He grunts in annoyance. "Misaki. You are usually always on your board when your around the blues right?"

"Yea? Why?"

"So that means they recognize your height as taller than you actually are."

"HEY!"

"I'm not making a height joke, I am just thinking... that shadow of a man that was sneaking around, he probably is a little taller than you in actuality."

"Yea, so?"

"Slim build, about 169 give or take a couple center-meters. And sneaking around a King."

"What's your point."

"I saw someone listening to Mikoto and I today. The guy freaked me out. It was like he had been watching us the entire time."

"So? A guy is obsessed with kings. Wouldn't be the first time someone has stood gawking at Mikoto."

"This wasn't gawking it was... creepy. And Fushimi said whoever the blues were looking for was in this area."

"Look, even if that is their guy, it isn't like he can do anything. An ordinary guy against a couple kings?"

"Your right, he would have to get to them some other way to pose a real threat. Maybe that's why he just stood there listening to us this afternoon instead of approaching Mikoto directly."

"Get to them how?"

"Through someone else..." My phone starts to ring in my pocket and it nearly gives me a heart attack. I pick it up and answer, "Tatara, hey."

"Is everything ok? Anna sensed a fight."

"Oh there is probably one going on by now but Misaki and I are not there. King thought it best to keep our little vanguard on standby tonight."

"Probably for the best. Shohei just returned from patrol. He is watching after Anna now. I thought I could meet you on our rooftop."

"I would love it. I'll probably be late though, I don't trust Misaki with his board. I'm going to walk him all the way back home." Yata grunts again and shoves his fists in his pockets. "You're not my freaking babysitter." I smile with satisfaction. "Then stop acting like a baby... huh? No not you Tatara. I'm sorry, but I'll be there as soon as I can alright?"

"What did I tell you about that word. Stop saying sorry! Don't act like you have done something wrong."

"Right sorry, oh sorry! Ugh Sor- my bad." Misaki snatches the phone out of my hands, tell your girlfriend to stop acting like a mom and give me my board back." I take it back and knuckle the top of his head. "Moron... Sorry Tatara. I didn't mean for him to get mad at you."

"Ha, it's fine. I'm sure he will have cooled off when I get back tonight. Anyhow, I'll see you when you get here."

"You're there already?"

"Just arrived. I should hang up now though. Climbing the fire-escape is tricky with a phone in your hands. Especially now that it's dark."

"Ok, I'll see you soon Tatara... I love you." Misaki spits his tongue out like he is going to vomit and I elbow his side.

"I love you too, my Kimiko. Bye."

"Bye."