Journey of Natsume Takeshi

Chapter 15: Problem solved, and return

Chapter 15: Problem solved, and return.

The people from the Kiria Clan froze. "Serves you right," said Matoba, smirking. "You must be thinking, 'what happened? Why can't I move?', right?" Shin glared at Matoba. "And now, the Kiria Clan shall carry thy curse, as long as you live." Natsume finished. The people of the Kiria Clan collapsed. "What...are you?!" spat Shin. "My name is Natsume Takashi." said Natsume. "Perfect." said Matoba. "Your clan is finished, Shin. Now get lost." "Natsume...you are the kid we saw in the manor the last we came!" Shin suddenly remembered. "I thought you couldn't activate your own power..." "I had memory loss." said Natsume. "I remembered everything, including the incident ten years ago." "Ten years ago?" said Shin. "The Kiria Clan ambushed the Natsume Clan. More like the Natsume Clan was assassinated by clan, organizations, families that didn't like the overflowing power the Natsume Clan had." said Natsume. "So that's what happened," said Matoba.

Matoba was smiling, when the people from the Kiria Clan left, which is considered rare. "Why did you curse them?" Matoba said as they watched the Kiria Clan leaving. Natsume shrugged. "Revenge, maybe?" "You're not one to take revenge." said Matoba, embracing him. "True, at least they are now powerless." said Natsume. "The Matoba Clan is also ruthless, Takashi." said Matoba. "I knew you before you were an exorcist, Seiji," Natsume tightened his grip on Matoba. "I won't let go this time, Natusme Takashi. You're mine." said Matoba.

Long lost friends, being united after tortures, everything is ending well.

"Good morning!" students walked into classrooms and got ready for class. "Hey, Kitamoto." said Nishimura. "What is it?" asked Kitamoto. "Look over there." He pointed outside of the window, near the school entrance. "Isn't that Natsume?" "Hey, it's Natsume!" he jumped up in joy. "Finally!" The whole class squeezed at the same spot. "So that damn exorcist finally allowed him to return to school, huh..." As Natsume entered the classroom, most of his classmates stared at him. Well, it has been four months. All of them were surprised. As Natsume settled in his old seat, the principal appeared. "So it's true huh," he said as he spotted Natsume. "Matoba has finally released you?" Natsume just smiled. "It was all a misunderstanding." The class, including the homeroom teacher, was stunned. "Well then, we'll hear it later. See me during lunch." Principal Ryuuki walked away, humming to himself.

                                                          -lunch break-

"What happened, Natsume? You didn't turn up for nearly four months after that day!" said Nishimura. "And we even took the trouble to sneak it, too" "Matoba Seiji, the Matoba Clan leader and a skilled, but ruthless exorcist, is my childhood friend." said Natsume. "WHAT?!" they yelled. "It seemed portion of my memory was lost." said Natsume. "My family was part of a renowned exorcist clan." "What was the name?" said Kitamoto. "Natsume Clan." said Natsume. "Hah, I knew it." said Sasada. "The Natsume Clan consisted of many half-breeds, the ministry decided they were becoming too dangerous and eliminated them." "Huh? Really?!" Nishimura was the most surprised. "Then, Natsume..?" Natsume smiled. "Don't tell anyone, kay?" "So it's true..." Natsume's closest friends, Sasada, Nishimura and Kitamoto, were speechless. "No wonder Matoba wanted you..." said Sasada. "You have powers, don't you?" said Kitamoto. "The Natsume Clan specialty, their commanding voice can replace their own consciousness into someone else and control them." said Sasada. "I appreciate that you know so much about my family history, but how did you even know such detailed information?" said Natsume. "So..that time..." Nishimura remembered. "You used your power. No wonder they looked weird."

Natsume bowed his head. "I'm sorry for keeping this a secret." "It's not a matter of a secret. We who are involved in exorcism will know. Eventually, the world will know." Principal Ryuuki and the man who called himself Natori walked towards them. "Principal!" "You going, aren't you?" said Natori. "Going? Going where?" said Nishimura. "Oh? You're sharp as always, Natori." Matoba appeared behind them. "Matoba?!" Sasada, Nishimura and Kitamoto panicked. "Are you here to steal Natsume away again?!" "Relax. I am just doing my job. And I just came here to see my dear Natsume." Matoba kissed Natsume on the forehead. "...what?!" they yelled. "You have bad tastes," said Natori. "And I can say the same thing to you too, Natori." "I see, Sasada's detailed information came from you, Natori." said Natsume.

Natsume got up. "It's time, Natsume." said Matoba. "Yes, sir!" Natsume glanced at the school one more time. "Are you going again?" said Sasada. "Can't you at least stay until graduation?" Natsume smiled sadly. "I'm sorry, Sasada. I can't. This wold is never meant for me." "Come, Natsume." said Matoba. "Why do you have to take him away?!" yelled Nishimura. "Because Natsume is reaching adulthood soon. He must leave, before it's too late." said Principal Ryuuki. "He's yours, isn't it?" he glanced at Matoba. Matoba smirked, but said nothing. "I see...." Tears trickled down her cheeks. "Then go, Natsume. I had always loved you Natsume. Go, where you think it is best." she smiled. "Sasada..." Natsume, Nishimura and Kitamoto were speechless. "Thank you, Sasada. I'll never forget you guys, who trusted in me more than anyone, thank you." Matoba and Natsume vanished.

"They're gone," said Natori. "One day, maybe they'll come back." "Have a safe journey, Natsume Takashi.".