Aka-no-Joo

chapter 4

Fushimi stood by one of the pillars when we saw him. His arms crossed and his head leaning back and his eyes were closed. Inari gripped my hand a tight the moment we saw him. My heart was on a rampage.
"You actually showed up," Fushimi said, with a grin on his face. " you're such a good girl, both of you. ~ I honestly thought I was going hunt you two down."
I closed my eyes and fought a shiver. "And since you guys are both official members of Scepter 4. I get to handle your punishment for not following the captain's orders." Fushimi said, while fixing his glasses. That grin got wider.
"Though I'm not sure how a strain is going to make it into scepter 4." I raised my eyebrow, before turning towards Inari. I know what a strain is, but is Fushimi implying that...
" Let's go." He said, Inari dragged me aboard the train. I buried my hands into my pockets and watched the town breeze by.
"What does he mean by strain?" I asked. "Inari...?"
Inari closed her eyes and sighed. Her nails digging into my own. I felt my anger boiling over. Just when I felt that Nii-san wasn't telling me anything, now Inari -my best friend - is keeping secrets from me.
" I will explain everything later, I promise." I heard Fushimi click his tongue and roll his eyes. Then he sneezed twice on his sleeves .
Then again.
"Are you allergic to something?" I asked. He remained silent, before standing up and coming to my side. I felt my body tense up. I can tell he saw the world differently than others. He's not the type of guy to tell a kid a story about heroes and princesses in distress. He was conflicted somehow. Dying slowly to feel loved if not noticed by someone- I bet it's Yata. He seemed so excited about setting him.
"Do you really not remember us?" He mumbled. I can hear him, but I pretended like I didn't. Just so I can hear him speak.
"Um.." I began. Turning towards Fushimi.He looked over at me and I kept fiddling with my jacket. "I..."
"Out with it. " Fushimi snapped. "If you have something to say then say it..!"
"I completely understand your relationship with Yata-San and you have my complete support." My face was redder than a tomato. I bet Fushimi was figuring out what I was talking about. "Ju-Just tell him how you feel about him, I'm sure he'll understand too."
"Tsu.."Inari began, but I saw Fushimi take off his glasses and began to clean them. He was snickering. Did he think I was joking?
"You're absolutely stupid, " Fushimi hissed. I noticed his body tensing up. Something was wrong. " I don't care about that, nor anything that has to do with Misaki. "
"Uso." I mumbled. "I bet that's why you make those creepy faces when you see Misaki-san, isn't it?"
Fushimi was silent. I can tell I pissed him off,but I was right. He loves Misaki, and is hurt that Misaki doesn't see it. So he rather Misaki hate him,than not notice him at all.
"I like someone else.." He said, dismissing my accusation. I rolled my eyes and looked out of my window.
"Just know," I can feel his eyes glaring at me. "We're subordinates now. You're going to have to open up to me and trust me a little."
"I doubt that will ever happen." He muttered.

The first place I wanted to go when I came back to scepter 4- was walk to was Nii-san's cell. To visit him and explain my failure to escape. I know he'll probably not care,but I wanted to see him again. I'll be happy with that.
But I couldn't have my cake and eat it too. I was forced to be in Munakata's office,and imagining what was to come; a rough scolding. Some kind of punishment. I know Fushimi has plans,but what about Munakata-sama.
"It seems these two were able to fool Fushimi twice in one night." Munakata was smirking. I can hear Fushimi behind me clicking his tongue. " Like brother ,like sister. You Suoh's are hard to manage."
"What can I say," I remarked. Earning shocking glares from everyone in the room. "I don't like to chained to a leash and forced to move when I don't want to."
"I see." He says, pushing up his glasses. " You think everyone has no free will here."
I shook my head. " You look like the man to keep your bitches on a tight leash,Sir."
I pointed my finger to the woman from before, my eyes never looking directly into his sharp purple ones. "And judging by how angry she's getting, I'm guessing she's your top bitch in charge."
"Miss.Suoh," Munakata said, I can feel his time changing. It was a slight rise,but it was still calm somehow. Like I'm not provoking him enough. "I rather you not say such vulgar language before me."
I rolled my eyes and opened my mouth, only to feel Inari's touch on my arm. She shook her head at me and I crossed my arms.
"I understand you wish not to be here,but this isn't on my request, Suoh-san. This came from your brother, as a way to protect you myself." Munakata explained.
"Protect me from what?" I asked.
"It's hard to explain." He said, but I snapped.
"Protect me?! Why is everyone not telling me what the fuck is going on?! It pisses me off to just sit here and do nothing! I want to know why I'm here too! Who's after me,and who exactly I can trust!"
"Trust us,Tsubaki. You have so much to learn, and so little time. " I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. Munakata sighed, before dismissing us.

"Are you ready?" Fushimi rushed. I looked over at the mirrors and frowned. These pants were too snug on me. I can see the shape of my butt perfectly. "You look fine, now let's go. We're supposed to be out on patrol minutes ago."

"I'm coming!" I yelled. Letting out a deep breath. Hoping my pants don't rip while on duty. We argued about every little thing that came into our minds. The one time we stopped was when we were separated, and I had went for a walk. Not sure where I was going,but I went ahead . My eyes wandering around until I saw a girl in a red dress.

"How pretty .." I mumbled. Remembering the days when my mom would dress me in cute dresses like that, Mikoto would always let me hold his hand, just so I wouldn't trip over my skirt. That girl went straight to me, as if she knows me.
"Mikoto.." she mumbled. I but my lip and crouch to the girl's level.

"Gomen, but I'm not Mikoto-san." I explained.
"but you have his shade of red. " The girl responded. She held out her marble. "You're Tsubaki, his sister."

"Hai." She grabbed my hand,and dragged me with her. We ran until we had made it to an alleyway. I can hear two people running after us. I picked the girl up, and ran faster. I swore when we ran into a dead end.

"You Blues always dig your nose in someone's business , how about you fuck off?" the man said, I was a Novice. I didn't get a saber along with the suit. Since I'm a newbie, and I don't have much skill as a officer ; but I do have skills in defense.

So I put on my gloves, and felt my hands glow in a bright red color. I had to protect this girl. Even if I end up getting chewed out by Munakata at the end.
"what's the matter, little blue? Did I touch a nerve?" He asked .

"Go hide." I ordered the girl, before cracking my knuckles. The guy pulled his knife out, and charged after me. I punched him as hard as I could,and watched him lay down on the ground. I grabbed the girl's hand and ran to the main road. I slowed down when I saw that girl running to a bar. I let out a deep sigh and walked into the bar that says HOMRA .

The room was quite loud, it looked like an older western bar filled with beautiful bottles of alcohol. The guys greeted the little girl, I stayed by the door and watched her go to her friends. I didn't see Izumo, but I know Yata was there, loud as ever. Bashful as always. He looked like he was going to fight with one of his friends until he saw me there. These were the boys my brother called 'family' . To think he felt comfort here with these barbarians, it makes me sick.

"Ah, " I looked up to see Izumo walking out from the back rooms. " You've finally showed up."

I was silent. "I was just making sure that girl returned home." I said, before turning around to leave.

"Can I at least thank you?" Izumo said, making me turn around. He was standing behind me,and watching me. My hands were shivering. "I'm sure you've went through a lot just to bring Anna back."

So that was Anna. The girl Mikoto was always with. He was always holding her hand. Just like me, when we were younger.

"No thank you," I declined, before leaving and hurrying back to HQ. I had a call from Fushimi and found out that he had left without me.

"you vanished and I didn't feel like looking for you, so I'm sure you can find your way back. " He says. I didn't feel like giving a smart ass remark, so I just hung up. I had another call, but it was from Kusanagi.
" I really wanted to thank you for saving Anna, do you think you can come by Tomorrow?"
"sure. " was all I said.
"Good , I'll see you then. "

When I walked into the main lobby, the first person to greet me was Fushimi. He grabbed my arm and dragged me into a different room. I can tell he was pissed at me.

"where the hell were you?" He hissed. "I almost got my ass chewed out because you decided to stroll away."
I couldn't look at him, he used to be in that group. He was just like Yata. I can see the red on his chest. Fushimi tilted my chin towards him, and I yelped at how close his face was to me.

"I saw a guy threatening someone, and had to intervene. " I mumbled. "I didn't have the time to contact you. "

"Bullshit, you saw someone from your brother's group ,huh?" He snarled. The pressure he was putting to my chin was beginning to hurt. I saw jealousy hiding behind those glasses. He was jealous of HOMRA. Just like me.

"No...it was just an old man and his little girl ." He let go of me, and walked away.
"Your friend is waiting for you in the dorms." He says while leaving me alone. I let out a shaky breath, and saw that something was wrong with him.