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AN: Here's a couple never once thought of.
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Broken Allegiance
Chapter 1
See Thy Enemy
By: Tercera Espada
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-Kyoshou Academy Rooftop-
There is nothing I wouldn't do for you, Sousou...
I have pledged my life, my entire being to you. Clenching my fists as I looked over the vast land from the top of Kyoshou, I closed my icy blue eyes. Ryomou Shimei, I will get that Dragon Jade back if it's the last thing I do. I swear my life on it.
Nothing and no one...will stand in my way...
-Seito Dojo-
"Kanu, aren't you the least bit concerned about Ryofu's presumed resurrection? Suppose she attacks you again. That bolt of lightning won't save your skin next time," I gravely stated as I wrapped the bandages around the severely wounded toushi's arm. Putting it in a sling, I carefully placed it behind her neck. Kanu sat, staring blankly ahead, ignoring me as per usual.
"Kanu? I'm talking to you," The mighty toushi's single cobalt eye slowly made contact with mine. Kanu's hair shrouded half her face, so her expression to me at this point was of absolute defeat. I reached up and cupped her cheek, my emerald eyes softening.
"Mighty Kanu, you'll heal and then everything will be alright. Ryofu is unaware of her purpose at this point, still an amnesiac. And only time will tell when she'll fade back into the nothingness she rose from," Kanu looked up at me, nodding slightly, looking back down at her lap.
"You're right, Chou'un. And thank you," I smiled, kissing her temple lightly as I helped her lie down.
"Now rest. Ryuubi, Chouhi and I will be heading out for a bit. Are you sure you'll be alright alone?"
"I'll be fine. If anything the peace and quiet will do me good," She then rolled over away from me. Sighing, I stood and left.
-Meanwhile...-
"Are you certain that that's where it is, Kaku?"
"Absolutely, Kakouen. My sources said that's where she fled to test it out on Ryuubi Gentoku," The maroon eyed girl stated, pushing up her glasses somewhat as she stared at me. Somehow I could never bring myself to trust Kaku. Since I knew she was associated with Rakuyou and Toutaku before he died.
"Know that I am only adhering to your orders because Sousou undoubtedly put his trust in you," I spoke, my voice bleeding with malice, digging in fingers into my arm as I held them crossed.
"Of course, Kakouen," Kaku affirmed laggardly as if she could really care less. She seemed incredibly underhanded, standing with my arms crossed, eyes closed. Manipulative as she was, I had no doubt in my mind she was up to no good even having switched sides. She only switched because she can't stand without being able to destroy an organization from the inside out.
"Is there something you'd like to say to me, Kakouen," Kaku spat as I opened my eyes, glaring at her. Her snide remark caused me to clench my jaw painfully.
"Actions speak far louder than words, Kaku Bunwa," I seethed.
"Then by all means, Kakouen, defy our leader and attack your ally," Watching as she dropped her arms at her sides, eying me from atop the rim of her glasses. Breathing hard, I maintained my stoic composure. She was not about to break me.
"I'm sorry, Kaku. But you are not my ally and Sousou is not your leader," I said composedly as I stared into her deceptive glance. She merely pushed up her glasses, smirking.
"That may be and yet who has to comply with my orders by word of Sousou himself?"
My upper lip twitched somewhat, knowing that Kaku was at her best when being manipulative, considering she was only a mediocre fighter. I wanted to throw my jade shot around her neck and wipe that smirk off her face. But I, Kakouen Myousai, was a far more principled toushi than she will ever be. I was not about to stoop down to her profound levels.
"Very well, Kaku. But if you're wrong about Shimei having been at Seito, know that you'll be the first I come back to," With that, I glowered at the girl one last time before turning and vanishing.
-Kanu's POV, Seito Dojo-
Peace was indeed exactly what the doctor had ordered. I was lying on my side, facing the windows as the birds chirped and the cool breeze caressed my skin. Inhaling sharply somewhat, I sat up slowly despite the splintering pain in my mid-section. I held my shoulder of the arm that was in the sling, groaning a little.
"...damn..."
Standing, I moved towards the door, using the wall for stability. I wanted to be out in the sun and felt that a little sun bathing would do my healing process good. For some reason, I felt uneasy all of a sudden, stopping and catching my breath against the wall.
I sighed quietly, holding the wall for steadiness as I made my way around the corner and sliding open the door. Expecting to feel a splash of cool breeze, I felt a pain in my jaw, head flying back as my body slammed against the back wall. Coughing coarsely and looking up, I met the eyes of Kakouen Myousai with her leg still hung in mid-air.
"...Kanu Unchou..." Her voice was low and laced with spite, staring down at my crippled form. The surge of pain catapulted throughout my body. I could barely see straight, vision fooling me with two Kakouen as they danced in front of me. Panting from the severity of my injuries coming back ten fold, I felt my lungs give out.
"...K...Kakou...en..."
-Sometime Later...-
Opening my eyes, looking around before moving, I sat up slowly. I was back in my bed, taking note of my fresh bandages. Sighing in relief, Chou'un must've come back in time to stop Kakouen from doing anymore harm. The doors to my bedroom slid open as I turned, gasping in shock, falling off my bed.
"Kanu Unchou, your persistence in moving is starting to irritate me," Kakouen spoke, looking up to catch her standing off to the side of my bed, staring down at my tangled form in the sheets and bandages.
"W...what--"
"Not another word, Kanu," I felt my cheeks get hot as she bent down to pick me up, cradling me as if I was a newborn. Catching sight of my lack of a cotton prison, I was clad in boy shorts, a bra and bandages. She set me back down on the bed, primping my pillow before helping me lie back. She positioned my legs atop another pillow as I continued to watch her in amazement.
Kakouen Myousai, avid loyal toushi to Sousou Moutoku, helping me, Kanu Unchou, an enemy, get comfortable. I watched as she proceeded to pick up the stray bandages that littered the floor where I once sat, dumbfounded by Kakouen’s actions. Biting my lower lip somewhat, I spoke softly through grit teeth.
"Why are you doing this, Kakouen?"
She didn't look up. She didn't even acknowledge I spoke to her. Kakouen just moved to fold the blanket at the foot of my bed, smoothing out any wrinkles. She then removed her gloves and began sifting through the first aid kit at the foot of my bed. I watched her closely, moving to sit on my left, facing the arm that needed a sling. Feeling unnerved by this otherwise awkward display of kindness, I grasped her hand. This caused her icy eyes to meet mine.
"Need there be a reason, Kanu?" Her stare held such malevolence; I couldn't understand why she was being so trivial. I started to tremble uncontrollably as I was in no current state to defend myself. Kakouen narrowed her eyes, the fingers of her opposite ungloved hand running over my thigh softly, causing the hairs on the back of my neck to stand on end.
"Rest assured, Kanu, I am in no place to attack you," She spoke, much softer than anticipated. I was still shivering, her gaze now causing more fear than comfort. Keeping my jaw locked to render her unaware of my dread, I spoke slowly.
"Why not? You could just end my life and capture Ryuubi with little trouble," She kept her hand on my thigh as I swatted it away from me, looking off to the side, my hair shielding my worst fears.
"I could. I would. But I will not. It's not the way of the toushi, Kanu," She simply stated, closing her eyes as she moved to gather more wraps for my arm. I blinked and looked at her, curiously, breathing hard.
"Wh..what?"
"The Way of the Toushi, Kanu. I am more inclined to fighting at full strength with someone who is equal to or greater in power," Kakouen unraveled the bandages and began wrapping my damaged arm. I winced somewhat as she glanced up at me. Blushing, I looked away but noted her movements had slowed, attempting to ease my pain.
"It is not a fair fight when the opponent is debilitated, much less unable to stand without the aid of a wall," Our eyes met and for a brief moment, this predatory toushi, seemed capable of rationale. And for the first time, Kakouen smiled at me.
And for some reason, it held little spite much to my bewilderment…
End Chapter 1...
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