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Part 3

-Kouan: The Home Abandoned  After The Great War-

3rd Pov

She hid among the woods, playing with one of the mutant creatures nearby. After the fuss she made in Harusame, it was best to lay low for a moment. She had a feeling she would be running around the galaxy trying to avoid the space pirates. Her peace was disrupted by the sound of a spaceship landing on the grounds of Kouan, followed by the sound of the planetary parasites, the Orochi. 

Not wasting any time, she heads out of the forest and made her way to the intruders. 

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"Commander, what the hell are these monsters?" one of the 7th division crew members asked Kamui as he tried to dodge and land an attack onto the Orochi.

"It's just a beast that feeds on the Altana reserves, " he hit the Orochi with his parasol but it didn't cause any damage.

A sudden loud hit was heard upfront. The Orochi was smashed into the ground, being held down by a silhouette of a person on its head. The men were amazed at the power oozing off the said figure, and Kamui felt his heart beat a little faster.

"Don't hurt the Orochi, they just got excited to see new toys to play with." The figure let her hood down, as she eyed the troops in front of her. 

Her eyes came in contact with a familiar face of a certain braided haired Yato. She opens her parasol and rests it on her shoulder, smirking.

"Heh, how reassuring it is to see a familiar face. I didn't expect we would meet so soon, Mr Space Pirate. " Everyone looked around to see who she was referring to but was frozen in shock when they heard their Commander's voice replied instead.

"Indeed, Stranger." Kamui lowered his parasol, letting her know that he means no harm.

"So, have you been stalking me? I didn't know you were so eager to see me again, Kamui-san." She rests her weight on one leg, putting her hand on her hips, as she posed with a teasing smile on her face.

Despite her obnoxiously vain attitude, Kamui couldn't help but love the way she called his name.

"Indeed I am. And? What are you going to do about it? Come down here, lil kitten." he smirked at her, two can play it at that game. His men were shocked to hear their commander openly flirt with a woman, but didn't dare to comment about it.

Akira knew not to underestimate space pirates, especially one who was a Yato. Someone like Kamui is probably hard to fight with. Even she knew that. 

Kamui walked towards her, as she jumped off the Orochi. The few heads of the Orochi surrounded them, excited to play again with the Yato. The men tighten the grip on their parasol, ready to attack but decided to stand easy when Abuto signal them not to do anything stupid.

"Vice-commander, is she possibly...the new Master of Kouan?"

"Hah? Where did you hear of that, moron?" 

"It was just a rumour within the black market. A lady being targeted by a criminal syndicate. I'm not entirely sure why but there's probably a bigger story behind it, vice-captain."

"But, I didn't expect that Commander was an acquaintance of her ." and came with a few nods of agreement. 

"We're here to have her as an ally. I don't know what's going on between the lady and that moron but let's just wait and see how it goes." Abuto opened his parasol.

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"You really piqued my interest, Master of Kouan." Kamui grinned.

"Master of Kouan? Is that what they call me right now?" the black-haired lady twirled her hair, unamused.

"You're pretty well known around space. Unfortunately, it seems like that pretty little head of yours had caught into some serious business, Princess." Kamui mocked her.

"Hm, are you here to be my Prince Charming to save my ass?"

Kamui shrug at the comment. "Maybe. Who knows"

"I'll get straight to the point. How about this, Stranger. You have your fight, and I have mine. But how about we partner up to be allies? Since our interests coincide, I'm willing to lend you a hand. I won't interfere in your fights unless you want me to of course." Kamui grinned.

"Our interests coincide, you say? What are you talking about?" she questioned, feeling interested to know too.

"That bunch of space pirates wannabe who put a bounty on your head and...Naraku."

"Naraku?! Why the hell are you involved with those shitty crows?"

"Long story short, I got involve with Naraku since the 7th division helped save Earth a year ago."

"Why should I join you? I alone am enough to take those pirates down." she huffed, couldn't help but felt she was being underestimated. 

"Clearly, you don't understand how dire your situation is. Let me enlighten you, princess. I'll give you two options. Spend your life running from everyone within the crime syndicate, or join me in the journey to find a way to crush Naraku."

"and those space pirates" she piped in.

It wasn't a difficult choice to make. "What do I get in exchange for being part of your comrade?" 

"Well stranger, what do you desire?"

"Protection from other bounty hunters. Help me, and I'll help you." 

Without hesitance, he stuck his hand out, "Deal" and shook hands with the female Yato.

Kamui guides her to the rest of the crew members, "Welcome to the Yato division, Stranger."

"I told you, didn't I? I would tell you my name the next time I meet you, Mr Space Pirate."

"I apologise, Master of Kouan." Kamui bowed to her mockingly, which caused the female Yato to rolled her eyes. 

"I'm not called the Master of Kouan." she genuinely smiled at Kamui, stopping his heart for a moment.

"I'm Akira."

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And that's the end for now!! Yay! Kamui finally learnt her name! Next week's chapter would be about the upcoming enemy they will be facing, so look forward to it!

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