*The blonde's pulse weakens as his breathing becomes irregular. Wandering again in his sub-consciousness, Watari meets Iria*
Watari - Iria-san!!!
Iria - "Watari, are you going to give in so easily? Are you not going to fight to get Tsuzuki-san back?"
Watari - ... but Li is too powerful to control now that he has gotten Tsuzuki's powers and the Count's as well.
Iria - "Are you going to give up then?" *meets him face to face* Iria - "You and I are one. As much as you deny it, our souls are too intertwined now to separate. I will give you my aid. The question is whether you are strong enough to get your friend back."
*A soft glow envelopes Watari and Iria*
*Watari opens his eyes, his wounds have stopped bleeding but he is still too weak to move immediately*
*lies broken in the chambers*
Left in the dark chambers, will Watari be rescued?
*lifts a hand and inspects it. All the blood-sigils have disappeared from his body*
Mmmm .... this power flowing through me, it's like a kami's power .... I'd like to see D stop me now *smirks, then looks at Watari who is still breathing* So you survived, eh? Well, I'm sure that makes the puppy relieved .... but if you don't get help within the next twelve hours I think the puppy will be mourning. Not that I care, of course.
Well! *puts shirt back on and walks out of chamber, leaving Watari to his unknown fate* I'd best be going now, if I want to catch a shinigami or three.
*A glowing light, and Li/Tsuzuki fades out*
dramatic exit and all ...
A flash of light, a strong wind that seems to generate from the ground itself -- then all is silent
*crying as Watari begins to scream* "Stop it!! You're hurting him!!"
"Be silent."
*Shirtless, with more magical designs on his hands and skin (stop drooling, fangurls) 'Tsuzuki' closes his eyes and stands beside the unconscious Watari and begins to chant. As he does so, the blood-sigils begin to glow with an omnimous light*
"What are you going to do now?"
"This little design here? It's a spell to augment my power ... by draining Blondie here of his. I don't /think/ it'll kill him, but then again, you never know ...." *evil laugh*
"WATARIIIII!!!"
Hmm .... he is a strong one. Why he has traces of kami blood I'm not sure .... all the better for me *smirks*
*We see that there are not-nice magical designs drawn on the floor around Watari in blood*
blood magic, not good
*Passes out from the torture inflicted on him*
Bonk
*muffled sobbing* "Don't do this anymore ..."
"What, this?" *slices a lock of Watari's hair off and burns it."
*sighs* It's ok Tatsumi san. I know you are very busy. If you need me, I shall be in the library. Ja ne. *walks off*
Must catch up on work!!
Kurosaki-kun! Ohayou, I haven't seen you in a while......nor Tsuzuki for that matter. Have you seen him?
Just when Hisoka was about to answer, Konoe calls for Tatsumi to enter his office.
Ah, I'm sorry Kurosaki-kun. We'll continue this later. Tatsumi
*arrives at the office* Hello? Anyone in yet? Sorry I'm late. I wasn't feeling too good...
Hisoka is tardy yo!
Meanwhile at the office, Tatsumi has just gotten in and begins the day with another round of paperwork.
^_______^ Tatsumi
*Hisoka awakes with a huge headache* Ughh...cursed nose bleeds. I always get dizzy afterwards. *rubs his tired eyes* I wonder what is going on at work. I hope the Chief doesn't mind me being late...*gets dressed and leaves*
Oh if you only knew what was going on, Empath Boy
"So, little puppy ..... you think you can countermand my orders to your shikigami."
*crying* "They're not supposed to hurt people like that!! I don't want them to murder people!"
"Oh, do shut up. Your stubborn morality disgusts me. And /he/ is not a person, he is a manipulative, ego-centric bastard with the face of a beautiful doll. You cannot imagine what suffering I've endured because of him." *snarls in anger* "I WILL get my revenge, and no one, certainly not you, can stop me! And as a payment for your little interference .... I shall kill off your friends, one by one."
"NO~O!!!"
Things have taken a turn for the worse. A very big turn. What will Li do to Watari? How can D stop this menace of his past again? The rest of the shinigami don't even know what has happened to their friend!!
Tune in next time .... though we do advise it would be best not to let this be viewed by minors.
*voice coming out of thin air .... like a maboroshi?*
Well! That was fun! I'll be going now .... I have a nice doll with lovely blond locks to play with. Take care of yourself, D. I wouldn't want our next encounter to be a disappointment .... *dark laughter*
KYAAAAAAAAA~AH!! COME BACK AND FIGHT, YOU COWARD!!!!!!!!
*there go the Meifu's windows again...*
Shrilling his frustration to the 4 winds
*With a look of disdain, Touda looks down at D*
Me, stop because of you? Heh. You're just lucky we still obey our /true/ master, not the devil controlling him .... he doesn't want you to be hurt. *in a puff of black flame, disappears*
Touda not happy
*Just a second before Touda is ready to strike, D smiles mysteriously. He uses all his kami strenght to create a protective barrier around himself as he raises his hand in a commanding gesture. Just as the black serpent is about to release his mortal fire, he stops, as if listening to something.*
*smiles an evil grin, pleased with himself* Shikigamis will not hurt me, you pathetic creature! They are animal spirits and I have dominion over them! Now give me something I can consider a real challenge!!!
*when he turns to face Li again, not the demon nor Watari are anywhere to be found*
What?????
Hurt, not. Distract, yes!! XD
Come forth, Touda!
Really not good!!!
--
*D just manages to stare at Li's display of power in shocked astonishment*
Oh, MY....!!
What did you get yourself into this time, D???
*dark smile* Oh, your blood will be most welcome, D.
*lifts arms in supplication* I pray to the twelve gods that protect me ....
(Tsuzuki: NO! STOP!)
sakurazukamori-style onmyoujitsu PLUS Tsuzuki's 12 shiki? I think D's bitten off more than he can chew ...
You think your words make me troubled? Is it that you do not know me anymore? *stares at Li in plain hatred as he slashes the offending ofuda to shreds with his nails, which have grown ten inches long now*
I know that, Mr. Watari. But it is because of my imprudence that this demon is free to work his whims, so I shall try to settle this even if it takes my blood! He cannot destroy me, I am immortal! And not even HE is aware of my species' weak spot!
D shall save the day or barely manage to save himself? O_O
*weakly bangs against the walls of the kekkai in vain*
It's a hostage situation!!!
*idly flicks another ofuda screaming at D's pretty head*
I'm not sure, my dear D. Was it the fact that you cried with pleasure every time I stayed the night? Or perhaps it was my good looks. No, I'm sure I'm forgetting something .... *thinks, throwing out five ofuda to make a kekkai around Watari so D can't get to him* ... Oh yes. How could I forget. You liked being abused, that's why.
on the downward spiral ...
*The momentary distraction tho' brief allows Watari's kami powers to heal him. Nevertheless, he is still too weak to move*
Count ... you've got to get Enma. Don't fight him alone now ... he's too strong, having taken Tsuzuki's powers as well ...
UGH!
*stares in shock at Li's deed* HOW DID YOU----????
(My, he has become stronger than what I expected!)
You vicious creature of the darkness... I despise you with all my heart. How could I ever tolerate something like you as my lover??!!
D might be the one in danger now
Noo ... D don't hurt Tsuzuki-san ... there must be a way ... to ... defeat Li without hurting ... Tsuzuki ...
Tsuzuki-san ... you've got to fight him!!!
It's my best friend you're piercing
*flicks out a fan of ofuda and soon dozens of black birds are slashing the vine to pieces*
Dear me, D, is it my imagination or have your talents stagnated?
...... onmyoujitsu??
If it is for Mr. Watari's sake, I shall do what I have to do. Sacrifices must be made sometimes!!
*D releases a wave of kami energy and thousands of thorny vines grab hold of Tsuzuki/Li's body, piercing it mercilessly but at least pushing him away from Watari's bloody figure*
Don't forget this is Count D, son of his father and grandson of his Sofu!
Tsuzuki-san ... *raises one bloodied hand weakly to touch his friend's cheek* ... I trust in you! You can do this ... your love for your friends can ... overcome his hatred of life ... I trust you ...
Tsuzuki ...
Ahh. At last. *looks up and raises one eyebrow at D* You will not be too sorry to harm this body?
*Suddenly, Li looks at Watari .... and lets Tsuzuki come to the fore. In a flash, tears are running down the bloodstained face that was so twisted with cruelty mere seconds before*
W-W-Watari, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, please don't die, don't let anyone else die, I don't care what happens kill me if you really have to--
*breaks off as Li comes back*
/You/ might not care about harming this body, D .... but I think Master Blood and Guts and all his friends will.
sadistic to the extreme
Tsuzuki-san ...
Watari is barely holding it in here!!!
*no roses or glitter this time: D materializes in a bolt of lightning*
KEEP YOUR DEMONIC CLAWS AWAY FROM HIM, LI!!!
I am the only one you should confront!! At least it is good you took a body I will not be too sorry to harm.
D the Kami
Would you like to talk to your friend for a moment? I'll let you have that one moment of peace - or torture, depending on how you look at it.
is admiring the way intestines can be pulled out really far without breaking
*Shrieks in pain* No way ... you ... are ... UGH!!! ... they'll get you ... I believe ... in them and in Tsuzuki-san ...
!!!
*chuckles* Is that what you think? What if I told you that it took Enma, D and the power of their entire family to simply seal me away? *rolls his eyes as Tsuzuki weeps in their mind* Your friend can be quite annoying *absently stabs knife in further and levers out an intestine* Tell you what - you scream nicely and bring D running, and I'll be nice to your friend.
he's worse than Muraki ...
*shrieks as the salt is rubbed into his sliced belly*
You leave us alone Li! Enma and the Count will destroy you!!!
Watari in great pain
*Presses knife tip into Watari's chest so a bloody rose blooms on his shirt*
I wouldn't concern myself with your crying friend at present .... he's quite safe where he is, though perhaps a little, shall we say, distressed? *suddenly drags knife down Watari's belly and sprinkles salt after it* Your Kami blood mixed with your shinigami blood will keep you alive for a quite a while ...
(Tsuzuki: *screaming and crying in helpless rage*)
I think we need to up the rating here to 'M' ... and not for Muraki
What are you doing you monster? *screams in pain as Li continues his "treatment" of the blonde scientist*
Tsuzuki-san are you okay? *as painful as his bodily injuries inflicted by Li are, Watari senses that Tsuzuki's mental anguish is far worse*
Mangled and tortured
*throws a randomly picked cheongsam on, not wasting time on drying his pale body*
My Gods, this is all my fault!! Just wait for me, Mr. Watari!! I am going to rescue you from that demon's vicious hands!!
*steps into a pair of silk slippers that don't even match his attire quickly*
And this time I am making myself sure that devil's spawn will not break out of his false form again!
Guilty/desperate D
*Struggling but in vain*
What have you done to Tsuzuki-san? Stop hurting him! If you make him cry, I'll ...
Bleeding and pretty helpless
Unfortunately, Not-Here Enma was away at his mum's ...
Of all the times to be a filial son ...
(Tsuzuki screaming: WATARIIIIII!!!!)
Oh, do shut up, pitiful little puppy. *runs finger along blade wiping blood off which he then licks* Hmm. Kami blood. This will be more interesting than I anticipated.
*spies an interesting thing on the common room table*
Hmm. Salt. *looks at bleeding Watari* Cut.
*Li kicks Watari over so he's lying on his back and sit on him. Almost sensually, he traces the tip of the knife down his front*
..... shall we play a game?
oh my god ....
*into the warm embrace of a hot perfumed bath D gets an awfully bad feeling*
Mr.Watari!!!!!!!
See what you get for letting your guard down, sweetheart? -_-
*grimaces in pain*
Tsuzuki-san? *slumps as he grips onto Tsuzuki's coat* You're not Tsuzuki ... you're ... Li! *Watari's kami senses courtesy of D alert him to the identity of Li*
*Fortunately, due to Iria's and D's kami powers, the bleeding is painful but not as fatal as Li would have liked it*
Watari, stabbed in the back
*holds Watari tight so he can't escape* Oversensitive can be a good thing ... on the other hand ...
*We see now that Tsuzuki has been holding a very wicked-looking dagger behind his back. He lifts it high and stabs it into Watari's back*
.... if you're so sensitive, the pain will be worse, yes?
oh, s*** ....
I guess I must be oversensitive. Afterall, I don't have Hisoka's ability to read minds right *hugs Tsuzuki*
I'm glad you're alright.
Watari innocent to the danger before him
Crying? Inside? Why would I do that?
But, Watari . . . . *taking slow steps towards him, hands behind back* . . . I'm so happy that you're worried about me.
hitting on Watari? O_O
But but ... I get this strange feeling you're crying inside?
Are you really okay?
Watari worried for his friend
*Deep into the velvety darkness of a heavily decorated Oriental-styled bedroom a China Doll awakes, unaware of the mortal danger everyone is in for his sake. His ebony hair looks slightly dishevelled, his graceful head slightly weary, mimicking the grace of a drowsing lily. As mismatched eyes open to the world, he spots a neatly folded sheet of paper lying on the pillow beside him.*
*D picks it up and reads*
"Dearest Count,
I have found myself in the need to attend some personal affairs. Do forgive me for not being there when you awake, but I have left a little detail for you to remember our wonderful time together.
Leave a light on for me.
Love, M."
Ah, Muraki....... *romantic sigh*
*All around him the black stain bedsheets are covered with red rose petals*
And Sensei keeps scoring on the right side...
Me? I'm perfectly alright, just that I took a long walk yesterday and slept early, so I woke up early. Where were you that made you feel so nervous?
*is eyeing Watari most critically, as he would a raw block of marble*
easy, easy ...
Well, not too much Tsuzuki-san.
*Hugs his friend* In early? Guess it was the vibes of the place I was at ...
Say Tsuzuki-san, you're in early too! Are you quite yourself Tsuzuki?
Watari feeling a little strange
Oops, did I scare you? *flashes a smile and leans casually on the desk* Sorry about that. How come you're here so early for once?
making easy conversation ...
Yikes!!! *Jumps a mile into the air and lands on his butt, messing up his hair in the process*
Ohayo Tsuzuki-san ...
Someone stop the room spinning
*silently coming in behind Watari*
Hello, Watari.
right at Watari's ear so he jumps in to the air!
*Pops in at work*
Ohayo ... hey, how come no one is here?
Watari reporting for work!
Internal monologue/angst (again).
*weeping* "St-st-stop it ... don't hurt them anymore!!"
"Them? Who is 'them'?"
"The people of the Ningenkai!! They haven't done anything wrong!! They don't deserve to die!"
"How do you know that?"
"Wh-what?"
"Every one of them has sinned, every one of them has told a lie, every one of them hates someone. None of them are innocent."
"But, but --"
"However, since you beg so prettily .... we won't hurt them anymore."
"R-really?"
"Of course. They're all boring anyway. We'll go off to the Meifu and see if it's possible to kill a shinigami."
"WH-WHAT?!"
"Of course, a shinigami's blood heals their body quickly, but I'm sure we can find a way ..."
"NO! NONONONONO!!!"
"... so who shall we pick first? The blond chirpy scientist who's so blur to his surroundings? The Chief? The bad-tempered black-lion or his girlfriend? The two girls who love to hug people? The tall blue-eyed one who cares for you so much? Or the pretty child with emerald eyes who understands you so well?"
"NO! NONE OF THEM!"
"Tch. Choose one of them, or I pick all of them."
"Please, don't do this --"
"I grow weary of waiting ..."
" ... how can you make me choose who to die?"
"Because it amuses me. I haven't had such amusement for so long, not since that /doll/ locked me in that body. Do indulge me. Now. Tell me who you have chosen."
"I won't choose anyone!!"
"Is that so? Oh well, then I guess we'll just massacre them all then."
"NO!"
"La di da di da ... shall we kill the pretty little one first? I'm sure he'll scream quite nicely."
*crying* "Please, not Hisoka!"
"Someone else then? Watari? Konoe? Tatsumi? Wakaba? Terazuma? Saya? Yuma? It must be one of them."
" ...... what about me?"
"Oh, the sacrificing sort, are we? How touching. Unfortunately, I need you. You're a very powerful shinigami. I need that. No, I think I'll be keeping you for quite a while .... and breaking you will make my stay so much easier."
*The morning dawns*
Yawn *stretches* Tatsumi's sofa sure is comfy ... plus he gave me all these pillows and blankets and ... *yawn*
I'm hungry, I wonder if there's anything to eat ... *looks around*
Why there's a note here *reads* "Watari-san, I've gone to look for Tsuzuki. Go get breakfast and then your sorry self back to work else it's a paycut ... Tatsumi."
Waiii!!! Is it too much to ask that Tatsumi stay nice?
The camera sweeps over the city of Tokyo at dusk. It's a fantastic sight; skyscrapers, glittering lights of cars and neon signs, civilisation everywhere running about its business. There is a dramatic silhouette against the setting sun standing on top of a building.
Black trench-coat.
Sunglasses.
Cigarette in hand.
Blood.
He looks disdainfully at his feet and the bloody corpse lying there. With a shrug, he slides it off the roof and watches it fall all the way down to the streets below where it creates the expected havoc and screams that he completely ignores.
"How boring."
Taking off the sunglasses, he looks to the heavens and beyond. He smirks.
"Let's go home."
Someone's been taking Sakurazukamori lessons ...
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