Eyes of Heaven - Spirit Bound (Hiatus.)

1. Deal With the Devil (3/4)

•☆|Masamune Focus|☆•

Things never change for the One Eyed Dragon.

Whether it be how he would have the time to play with Shogetsu out in a different realm, patrol the neighborhood where (Y/N) lived, or venture out into the human world at night - this whole new terrain was thrilling, and he loved it.

There were some limits; he was only to come out when the moon showed itself among the sky, otherwise, he was confined to his assigned house. Since his stay, he became nocturnal, wide awake within the wee hours of the morning. For a species like him, it wasn't hard to switch his circadian cycle in a realm like this one - human clockwork was short compared to spirits. Not only that, the fact that humans were made to sleep during the night had lessened his needed adventure.

He had a routine - which was boring for him, but it was worthwhile. Every night, Masamune would climb up to the rooftop, sitting and watching as (Y/N) would come back from the studio. By then, he would notice the exact time she came home, how long it took for her to walk to her house, and from the lights, how long it took before she went to bed. About 45 minutes.

Shogetsu would sometimes join him, sprawled out on his lap, yawning and purring as the tiger slept. Otherwise, he would be wide awake, wrestling with Masamune's hands or his dragon tail.

It was that time again, and Shogetsu followed his master outside out into the yard. The pool water was illuminated by the lights, making it easier to see out in the dark. Humans are so innovative, he thought - but it wasn't fun as he had to be alone most of the time. Masamune scooped up the baby tiger in his arms, then jumping up onto the roof and settling along the rough slope. It would be a few minutes until (Y/N) would walk to her house.

"Go to sleep - I can't play with you now." Masamune told Shogetsu, who was gnawing his fingers. Masamune pulled away his hand and the tiger huffed, trying to grab it. Masamune sighed, wondering if he should throw another party to lure (Y/N) back again or complain to the others to change his routine.

He remembered the first time he got (Y/N) out of the house. Mitsunari had mentioned that in his studies, humans enjoyed social gatherings that may last up until early in the morning. Masamune liked the idea, calling up his vassals to help. And soon, humans came to the house, enjoying themselves with the food and drink before them. Masamune didn't even think that his other worldly guests would help too, as others brought music, more people, and more drinks.

Masamune also recalled a conversation from them, wondering what university he went to. With the disguise he was made to use, it seemed that he had fit in well with these types of people.

"You look like those boys from Alpha Chi house in Southeast." One of them said.

Masamune played along with it. "Yeah, what about it?"

"You have hella parties, pal." They all commended him. Masamune enjoyed his boost in reputation. He didn't know what any of these mean, but he liked it.

When (Y/N) showed up, he would think that she too would be drawn to the festive atmosphere, but it was quite the opposite. She had drove it all away - and to his surprise, used one of her abilities to do so. (Y/N), or rather, Lady Judgment, had a signature booming voice that was used when there was a trial within the Justice Court. And she used it on these humans.

This act intrigued him, seeing how his lady didn't change as much - no. She was merciless now. These humans didn't do anything harmful towards her or the children she looked over, and she used her voice to condemn them, driving them away. In the spirit realm, her counterpart wouldn't even bother with loud festivities as long as she or her friends weren't hurt.