Trust II

#4: Before you...was her.

There was an explossion at Mihashira tower. The Scepter 4 went to check it and saw debris of the past Sword of Damocles which was preserved as memories of the last Kings. Fushimi ran his fingers at the black gem. "Fushimi-san, the staff said it was a short circuit", Nami called out. Nami saw Fushimi's eyes glued on the black orb. It was shinny and somehow lonely. "Nami, you can go ahead of me", Fushimi commanded. Nami went back with Kamo and Enomoto. At the van, Nami became silent. "Something matters?", Kamo asked. "I wonder who was that person Fushimi-san had been looking all those months", Nami finally asked. Kamo sighed. "Her name is Shinoa", Kamo answered. "Kamo?", Enomoto hushed him. "No need to hide it from an ally", Kamo smiled. "Shinoa was once a Scepter 4. Captain sealed her memory and afterwhich, her dark past was revealed. It was Lieutenant who explained it to us since she wasnt given the time to do it", Kamo narrated. "What do you mean?", Nami asked. The car stopped reaching the headquarters. "It's up to you to figure out", Enomoto patted her head. They went down the van.

Apartment...
Fushimi entered and saw Nami sleeping at the sofa. It was already 2 in the morning. Fushimi carried the lady to her room. "Fushimi-san...why are you still...searching...and searching?", Nami sleeped talked. "I'm no longer lingering to the past", Fushimi dropped her at the bed and went to his room. He opened his drawer and pulled the velvet pendant.

Mind calling me by my name?

The air seemed to whisper to him. He just smiled and let the night pass by.

The next morning at Scepter 4 HQ

Nami passed by Fushimi having a sword clash with Reishi. Fushimi kept loosing. "So he can get his head heated sometimes", Nami laughed. He went downstairs where the two are training. "Captain, there's a letter for you", Nami reported. Reishi and Fushimi stopped sparring and Reishi went to read the letter. He went to his office leaving the two behind. "Fushimi-san, I saw pile of girl's clothes on the dormitory. I asked Lieutenant about it but she told me to ask your permision", Nami informed. "They are Shinoa's", Fushimi returned his coat. "Then I'll keep it so when she comes back, she'll be happy that we kept it", Nami smiled. Fushimi just nodded and left the area. Nami went into the dorm and checked on Shinoa's room. There were tons of photos. She was a valuable member of the Scepter 4. Why did she leave? Awashimi noticed Nami at the room and went to talk to her. "You oftenly visit here", Awashima got one photo frame where all the Scepter 4 are gathered. "I am thinking that there might be clue where Shinoa is", Nami smiled. "The truth is...", Awashima was about to say something when the alarm rang. "Every one in the special unit. Check on the 4rth street. Some phenomenon are happening there".

4Rth street.
The ground is shaking and a lot of civillians are trapped in the cracked grounds. Nami saw a young boy crying and rushed to get him. She got stucked and was about to fall into the deep pits. A hand pulled her and threw her on the safe ground. She opened her eyes and saw Fushimi's frustrated eyes. "Dont go alone! You could have asked someone to help you", Fushimi scolded. "But the kid...", Nami reasoned out. "I was keeping this all the time. Remember when I first saw you,...you might have died back then. You dont value your life as much as other wants to. There were people who wanted to live longer but wasnt given the oppurtunity", Fushimi lectured. "Sorry", Nami bowed. "Dont be like Shinoa...", Fushimi sighed. "I've always wanted to ask you. Scepter 4 is a nice place but then.. Shinoa suddenly disappeared. Why did we stop looking for her?", Nami asked. "Coz...that girl...was already dead", Fushimi said in a weak voice. Nami's eyes widened and gulped. "I was just a hopeless idiot holding on her promises", Fushimi gave a weak smile. Nami's body became rebellious and hugged Fushimi's back. "No way", Nami cried. "Why are you crying? We're in a middle of a mission", Fushimi asked. "Because you wont...because inspite of the fact that she's gone..you wont shed a tear", Nami cried. "You really sucks at holding your emotion", Fushimi faced her and patted her head. He gently pushed her away and went to rescue the other civillian. Fushimi looked deep into the holes and saw a man manipulating the ground. He went down and pinned him to the wall. He was cuffed and was put into the custody. Fushimi interviewed him at the van. "How come you still have the power of the slate?", Fushimi asked. "It's not just me... Father created me... But mother despised me", the man answered. "No use of talking to this guy. Why dont we just kill him", Fushimi draws his sword. "I'll speak.. I'll speak", the Strain shook his head. "In your dreams", the Strain took Fushimi's sword and killed himself. He turned into ashes.

Apartment...
Fushimi entered the unit. Nami's folding girl's clothings. "Are those Shinoa's", Fushimi asked. Nami nodded and looked at him with teary eyes. "I found some letters on her drawer", Nami gave it to Fushimi. The lad went to his room and read the letters.

Fushimi-san,
It was getting dark but I have no one to talk to since almost all of the special unit are outside having a clash with the green clan. I had always thought we can be good friends till the very end only if I wasnt the Black King.

Fushimi,
Today, I took a lot of painkillers. I cannot look for you since my body is acting abnormal. I promised that I will bring you back....

A lot of rumors are spreading that you betrayed us but I always believed in you. No matter what happens. I will always trust you.

A lot more of letter narrating what happned the days Fushimi went to join with Jungle.

Fushini-san,
This might be my final letter for you. Sorry for not staying for so long. I really wanted to stay longer with you and the team. I wanted to see more of what life would be with you... Its embarrassing to say that you're the only thing that's running on my mind. Please stay alive... The stars are pretty tonight. I hope you're also looking at it

Ps. Smile.
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Fushimi had a smile painted on his face but was replaced by tears falling from his eyes. Nami was listening outside his door. He was in pain. A year passed but he was still in pain. He knew and saw with his eyes that she died but he still looked for her. He made himself like an idiot waiting for a corpse to be brought back to life. Every weird phenomenon to him was a good sign that a miracle would happen. Reishi said that there are just pieces of experimental Strains remaining. That news killed all the hope he had left. Nami was about to open the door but she sighed and let Fushimi have his own time.

It would be heart breaking to see Fushimi crying!!!

Wah!!!!

Why did Shinoa have to die?!!!