Sorry it took me so long to get the next one up. I ended up starting another one so now I'm working on two. I might put the other one up after this one's done. Anyway, here's questions then Chapter 5.
1-Do you like my story so far?
2-Should I continue posting chapters?
3-Do you want to read my next one too?
Chapter 5
I winced as the water ran over the cuts. It stung like you wouldn’t believe.
“Jeez! What do have in that water, whiskey? Or is it pure alcohol?” I complained. “Oh yeah. I never asked you what your name is.” She smiled.
“My name is Agatsume Aya. I’m Soubi’s older sister,” she replied. My jaw dropped.
“You still have your ears, though. But, you’re older than your brother who doesn’t have his ears anymore?” I said, confused. Her ear twitched and her tail lashed.
“Just because I haven’t lost my ears to some guy yet doesn’t mean that I am any less mature than my younger brother! “ she shouted. Laughter burst out from behind the closed door. Aya marched over to the door and yanked it open. Soubi, his friend, and Ritsuka fell in.
“Naughty, naughty!” I laughed. “Don’t you know better than to eavesdrop on a girl’s conversation?” I waggled a finger at them. "Shame on you!” I winked at Ritsuka. “I might even have to punish you!”
“Aren’t you going a little easy on them?” Aya asked. “And who is this guy? You’re not...You’re not...involved with him, are you Soubi?” she demanded. The young man stepped forward.
“Forgive me for not introducing myself sooner,” he apologized. “My name is Kio. I go to the same school as Soubi.”
“College, you mean?” Aya asked him. “Soubi doesn’t go to school that I know of. Or could it be...” She glared at him. “After all I said, you still went? You still became a Fighter?” He looked ashamed.
“Yes. I am Koiishi, Beloved. My original Sacrifice died, so now I protect his younger brother Ritsuka,” Soubi answered.
Ritsuka’s POV
Whack! Aya’s hand slammed into Soubi’s face. I looked at her face, and tears were gathering at the corners of her eyes. Her cheeks were red and she was breathing hard.
“How could you?” she demanded, her voice dangerously low. “You promised me you’d stay away from that!” He bowed his head in apology.
“It was my fate. I could not deny it. However, I have now cut my ties with my sensei. Kio is my colleague in art school. Nothing more. Now I have pledged my life to Ritsuka. I will protect him!” Soubi said.
“Umm, hello? Injured girl lying NAKED on the bed back here,” Tori yelled. Stop ignoring me, people!” Aya turned to her.
“Soubi! Did you bring the clothes I asked for?” she demanded of him hotly.
“Yeah, I did. Here you go, some clothes for the lovely lady,” Soubi announced. Something suddenly came to me.
“Ummm, guys? What about my mom? Oh, she must be worried sick!” I exclaimed.
“It’s all right. We told her you would be spending a few days at a friend’s house,” Kio assured her.
Tori’s POV
Aya shooed everyone back out of the room so I could get dressed. As the light fabric touched my back, I gasped. It was still very sore. Even the slightest touch could make it bleed. Aya walked me to a full-length mirror to show me what I looked like. The dress was beautiful, a silvery material that made me feel as if I was wearing moonlight itself.
A thought struck me. Why would Soubi have a dress like this?! The first word that came to my mind was...PERVERT!! I twirled around, watching the bottom of my dress flow out around me. It was sleeveless, with a matching pair of silver gloves.
“I don’t want to ruin this beautiful dress,” I said. “What if I get blood all over it?”
“I don’t think he cares about that,” Aya laughed. “Oh, yes. He wanted to speak to you when you were ready.” I smiled and thanked her for all that she’d done for me.
“I owe you, Aya. You’ve taken good care of me,” I said. “I don’t know how to thank you enough.”
“You don’t owe me anything. I’m glad you’re okay now. When I first came, I was really worried,” Aya replied. She turned and left the room to give me some personal time. The pain in my back had finally settled down to a dull ache that had now managed to spread all over my back. I wondered if it would ever subside.
Soubi’s POV
A creak in the stairs alerted me that I was no longer alone. I turned and watched in awe as Tori made her way down from her room. I had been right in the dress I had chosen. It perfectly complemented her green eyes, made them shine as if the very stars had been captured in them.
“You wanted to talk to me?” she asked, interrupting my thoughts. Her voice was musical. I could see why Ritsuka had fallen for her. I smiled and touched the cair next to me.
“Come sit. You will want to be sitting for this, believe me,” I replied. She moved and sat down gracefully next to me.
“What is it?” she asked.
“I’m sure by now, you know of the word Loveless on our back,” I began cautiously.
“Yes. It seems that is the cause of my pain,” she answered. “What does it mean?”
“You remember Koe and Hasho? THey called Ritsuka Loveless as well,” I continued. “A Fighter and his/her Sacrifice share the same name. Seimei was Beloved, my Sacrifice, but he was killed. Since you and Ritsuka now share the name Loveless, you are now his Fighter.” I half expected her to be upset, but she sat there calmly and took it all in.
“So,” she finally said. I jumped, her voice echoing in the othewise silent room. “You mean I’m like you now?”
“Yes. It is now your duty to protect Ritsuka at all cost. My job has been completed. Seimei asked me to watch over Ritsuka until he found his Fighter. However, I think I’ll stick around a while longer. It seems all the interesting stuff happens to you guys,” I said, laughing. She smiled and laughed as well.
Tori’s POV
Kio came flying into the room, nearly plowing into my chair in his attempt to stop.
“Soubi! Tori! Come quick!” he gasped.
So there it is. Chapter 5. Sorry about the cliffhanger, I couldn't resist. And if enough people don't comment on it, I won't keep posting the rest. That is a warning people! I only got 3 comments on my last one and that makes me think people don't like it. So if you want to keep reading it, tell me now.
~Love is all I need~
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