Hakuoki : Tale Of Yuki

Chapter 22: Beloved

Kazama Chikage followed by his faithful companion, Shiranui Kyo had walked up into the wilderness before the dawn curtains had been unveiled.

His haori swayed slightly from the blowing wind. The normally uneven ground and difficult pathway which would broke normal human into jagged breath had been easily ventured by the two demons.

Their footsteps came to halt as the destination in mind had appeared and the person they seek now sitting on a large rock wearing  blood stained yukata came to view.

The figure looked up, acknowledging their presence. "Ara? It's rare to see Chikage-sama to came all the way here to check on some lowly soldier... "

The younger male, chuckled. "..Even though it's quite unnecessary since after attacking the imperial palace, all of these people will die anyway... "

Shiranui narrowed his eyes. The insane half demon and him never got along well. In fact the younger male didn't particular bothered to get along with anyone except the one he considered stronger then him. In another word, he labeled Shiranui inferior then him which pissed the older male to no end.

Chikage ignore the hidden malice in his words. "As reality goes, that's true... however that's not why I'm here"

"Hmm... then why~?" He asked in ever so playful tone.

"I heard that child from Ikedaya had appeared"

By the mentioning of the name of his precious, Kuroha playful demeanor dropped slightly. He narrowed his eyes."Ah..I see... and what business does Chikage-sama might have with my dear little brother?"

"... Where's that child?"

"Sleeping. In my quarter... he's been a good boy coming all this way and bringing me Kondou Isami's eye.. so I'm going easy on him for a while"

"Kondou... From the Shinsengumi..?" Chigake couldn't hide his surprise for a moment by Yami statement. His eyes trailed to the latter bloody clothing. "Is that his blood?"

Kuroha hummed. "Nope... this is just a little reminder for Shiro whom he belongs"

"Tch, as usual you got some sick hobby," Shiranui grunted in disgust. "Why did you do that anyway?"

"I have no reason to tell you, inu-ossan"

"You little-!" Shiranui gritted his teeth. How dare he called him a dog! His gun easily slipped into his hand, pointing at his opponent with no hesitation to shoot. "Heh, Perhaps a bullet or two in your head might give you some lessons talking to your superior"

"Arara... be careful... you might lose your arm before you could do that, inu-ossan," Kuroha smirked, hand already on his trusty blade to strike the dark haired male.

"Enough"

With only one word, the two backed down. But both still looking with the other with strong bloodlust. Though Kuroha had a more taunting looks on his face.

Chikage sighed by the two foolish act but nonetheless the half demon holds more fault in many things. That's why, he need to clarify the fact.

"Yami...," Chikage spoke in warning tone. "I don't care if you think he's your toy or anything but remember even the most refined things can be broken one day... if you don't start looking after your precious stuff, you'll regret it"

"Oho? This is rare... Chikage-sama are you concerned about  dear little Shiro..?" Kuroha tilted his head, amused by the suddenly caring demon. "...But Chikage-sama.... Shiro isn't a full blooded oni... There's no need for you to be concerned with the likes of us"