Dream Walker

Part 5

Hisoka found it peaceful in this dreamscape. The green hills along with the nice warm breeze kept him at peace. He couldn’t feel anything but his own emotions and no one else’s. It was as if flying to the sky, farther away from the emotions of other people. Only here there was really no one but him. It might be exciting to be what he was, but to him it was annoying and hurtful. It was not all that great. Any escape from others was heaven to him.

It was a private place.

He then felt a presence approaching him. He slightly turned his head to find Ijya walking up to him. He gave her a slight smile as she sat next to him.

“Do you like this place?” she asked him.

“Yes,” he answered truthfully. He couldn’t help himself. This place was doing something to him.

“Do you not want to go back?”

“Not really.”

She pulled him to her and embraced him as if a mother would to her child.

“Don’t worry,” she said, “I will protect you from being taken from your peaceful place.”

-X-

Tatsumi was quickly pondering what Watari had meant. At the same time, he was thinking of how were they going to go about this situation. If what Watari had said is true, then they had two immortals to deal with. From what he had heard from the past, it was not good dealing with only one and if Watari was correct, they were dealing with two fighting along with a crazed immortality-obsessed freak.

He noticed the woman whisper something to Hisoka before he disappeared.

“Hisoka!” Tsuzuki yelled out his partner’s name.

“Don’t worry about him Tsuzuki-san. He’s already been long gone before you can really do anything. I will not have Enma destroy him,” Ijya said, noting Tsuzuki’s shocked face, “Ah, so you didn’t know. You’re chief didn’t tell you that Enma was planning to have him purged?”

“What are you talking about?” Tsuzuki demanded.

“Enma may be a nice god but he is cruel too. After all, we can’t have abominations called immortals inhabiting the world now do we?” She said before raising both her hands.

The winds soon picked up as the air had gotten cooler. The sky was beginning to grow darker as the clouds began to form. She then looked at them calmly.

“Tell Enma, if he wishes for the world to see another sunlight, he will stop pursuing us.”

With that she disappeared.

-X-

Hisoka glanced at the scenery below him. He was sitting on top of a tall, shaded tree overlooking the grounds. He wondered if Mother was coming back for him. Although his mind did drift over to the purple-eyed man. Hisoka didn’t know him, but that shinigami surely did. Surely he would’ve remembered someone like that. It was unnatural for any mortal to have purple eyes. Perhaps he should ask Mother.

As that thought passed by, she appeared right next to him. He glanced at her briefly and acknowledged her with a nod.

“What are you thinking about?” she asked him.

“Nothing, mother.” He answered.

“You must be thinking about that man, are you not?” she took his silence as a yes. “Do not worry about him. He’s there to take you back to Enma and have you purged. I will not let that happen to you.” she said pulling him into her arms. “Come, we still have some things to take care of.”

-X-

Enma watched as Chijou turned into a temporary nightscape. He didn’t know it was Ijya, the mother of all immortals, was the one that sired Kurosaki. If he had known he wouldn’t have pushed for this. Now he knew he had to make sure that they find them and protected them from the madman Kazutaka Muraki himself. He knew the wayward doctor was after whatever gift she could give. Kurosaki was just an accident and she had to take care of him.

He wondered if forgetting your mortal life was part of the process?

-X-

Muraki glanced at the tall business building. He wondered why his senses led him here of all places. He would’ve thought that it would be another house, but a corporation? Especially this one. Looking at the name of the corporation he chuckled to himself. He should have figured. Muraki decided to walk away intending to return during the evening.

He didn’t notice the emerald eyes watch him leave.

-X-

“Tatsumi, you don’t think…” Tsuzuki trailed off. Tatsumi knew what he was thinking.

“I’m not sure Tsuzuki-san. Enma-daioh just changed his request. I hope we’re not too late to save Kurosaki-kun,” Tatsumi responded.

-X-

Muraki looked at the tall building with his single silver eye. He had already prepared his entrance and escape route. He quickly swept through the front and inside the building. He noted that there were no guards for some reason. He was suspicious but brushed it off. He quietly walked over to the stairs. Everything was semi-lighted as if leading him somewhere. He decided to humor whoever it was.

Muraki found himself in a dark room lit up only by candles. He smiled at the obvious set up.

“You know, you didn’t have to set this up to greet me. Although I am flattered,” Muraki said turning around to face the immortal woman. She just gave him a smile.

“I know. I assumed you came here to make a deal. Please have a seat,” Ijya said gesturing to the table seating for two. Muraki took the offer and sat. He took a sip of the wine provided before smiling.

“So what do you propose?” Muraki asked.

“If you can pass my test doctor, I’ll grant your wish. The gift of immortality.”

Muraki contemplated that proposal.

“When will I know of this test?” he asked.

“Just be ready. You’ll know. You’re excused.”

Muraki swiftly took his leave. He had to wait for his chance, but he knew that she might make it impossible for him.

As soon as Muraki was out of the building, Ijya spoke to the shadows, “Follow him. If he isn’t defeated in ten minutes, give him this.” She held up a white crystal in her hands. It disappeared within seconds.

-X-

Tsuzuki, Tatsumi, and Watari were searching. They really had no idea where to start besides the city that was given to them by Konoe. They were in Tokyo was all that was given to them. No one had seen them so it was possible they were hiding on a different plane or something. It was night time without anyone really going through the streets, which was pretty odd. Usually they would spot some stray either going home or on the way in a car. The streets were too quiet.

It was then that they sensed it. It was a familiar aura but very powerful.

The three of them headed towards the source and were surprised at the scene. They saw Hisoka standing, facing them with Muraki running around dodging whip like black energy. The three stood in shock.

Tsuzuki’s purple eyes looked in fear and amazement. He then glanced at the source of it all.

Hisoka.

Their eyes locked. Green into violet, violet into green.

-X-

Hisoka just watched uncaring as the mad doctor ran around like he was being hunted. He didn’t understand why it gave him such a good feeling. Like the doctor is getting what he deserves. He had to make sure that the barrier he placed was doing well. It was then that he felt three intruders who were very familiar to him. He noticed that they were the three shinigamis that said that knew him.

Then he locked onto those purple eyes. They captivated him and those emotions swirling through those endless violet pools. He just could not look away.

Hisoka quickly ducked out just in time to miss the oncoming slash intended for his head. He then focused on Muraki.

“Come on boy, do not make it easy. It won’t be fun killing you so quickly.” Muraki stated with a sinister look.

Hisoka only glanced at him indifferently. He only stood there facing the silver-haired man.

“It seems I have to. Two minutes.” Hisoka stated.

Muraki growled in annoyance before launching an attack of his own. He summoned another monster green scales with five extra heads and one main body. Hisoka just looked at it indifferently. He could sense this monster’s level of power. He guessed that he could make it seem like the other had the advantage. Hisoka just dodged the head that struck first and the next one. He was being chased around while Muraki just stood there smirking.

He didn’t notice the smirk that made it across his opponents face.

Muraki’s vision darkened and he soon fell to the ground. It was then that the timer had hit zero.

Hisoka stood over the doctor’s unconscious figure. His mother told him that he couldn’t kill mortals for it was against the rules, but he could only render them unconscious.

“Looks like I win doctor. Now it’s time for your end of the bargain. You’re very fortunate to be unconscious for this part.” When he was finished he stood up ready to leave the body behind. “There, now you are nothing but an ordinary human.”

-X-

Ijya smiled as Hisoka appeared in the room. She knew it was a success. An immortal has never been defeated before, especially one that has received their immortality from her. Ijya took the crystal from him.

“I assume that the mission was a success?” she spoke. He just nodded in response. “I also know that that man was there. Are you okay?” she asked, concerned.

“What man, Mother?” he asked. She chuckled.

“Nothing child, nothing. Sleep tonight. Tomorrow we go talk with Enma.”

-X-

Enma was not expecting this. He watched as the Queen of Immortals approached him along with Hisoka. He was surprised as she put her hand up to Hisoka’s face and he soon dropped into her arms as she caught him. Ijya lied him down on the floor in front of Enma. Her cold eyes stared into his, making him fear a little a bit.

“I have done as you asked Enma. That man will not bother your favorite employee any longer. Now you will not exterminate my offspring anymore. He has no memory of Muraki Kazutaka nor does he have that lingering curse mark. As of now Muraki Kazutaka is an ordinary human with no abilities nor will he gain them back. I have done you plenty of favors Enma, the least you could do is try and keep them from finding out.”

“I… I…” Enma began but she held up her hand to silence him.

“Hisoka has no memory. He can start over but he does recognize me as his mother. That is all. To him, he has lived his whole life with me and has never had any of those events. It also means he has no recollection of this Tsuzuki of yours either. So as my request to you is to… take care of him or I will be back to visit.” With that she snapped her fingers and they disappeared in a swirl of grey. Enma sighed. At least she did not yell at him.

-X-

Watari briefly glanced at Tsuzuki in the break room. The brown-haired shinigami had been down in the dumps since this whole fiasco with the immortal woman who had taken Hisoka away from them. The dark skies in Chijou were cleared as soon as Enma specifically called off the search for Hisoka. Even if it was called off they all still looked. They did not end up with anything, not even any information about the immortal woman. Plus nothing even on the immortals. Watari sighed, he could not stand to see Tsuzuki like this. Standing up, he left Tatsumi to deal with it. He went to walk back to his lab, but paused as he heard someone in the infirmary room. Watari recalled that there was no one he saw recently. Perhaps it was an intruder? He approached the door as quietly as he can and turned the knob slowly. He quickly opened the door and gasped as he found Hisoka laying peacefully on one of the beds. He also so the immortal woman running her hands through his hair, but it was too late, she already saw him. She gave him a smile and a gust of strong wind blew his way, making him shield his eyes.

Take care of my son… The wind seemed to whisper. When it all stopped she was gone and Hisoka still lied their peacefully sleeping as if nothing ever happened. Watari went up to Hisoka’s side and noticed that the kid was still okay and in good condition. Before he could leave, green eyes were opened and stared at his own.

-X-

It has been a year since Hisoka started his new life with different memories and his partnership with Tsuzuki. Tsuzuki hated to admit it, but he liked this new Hisoka, not that the one before wasn’t good, but he was less moody and less depressing. It made Hisoka even cuter.

“Baka!” Tsuzuki pouted as a file hit him on the head. The attitude still did not change. Hisoka still called him an idiot and scolded him for slacking on the job.

“You’re so mean Soka-chan.” Tsuzuki stated with his puppy eyes. Hisoka just sighed before muttering something incoherent.

“Hurry up, we are going to be late for the meeting. Konoe-kaichou won’t forgive you this time and I can’t save you either.” Hisoka said grabbing the older man by the ear and dragging him out of their office. Before they could open the door, it opened and Tsuzuki found his partner being glomped by a woman, who looked very familiar. Glancing at her he realized who she was. Before he could say something Hisoka spoke.

“Mother… I can’t breathe!” Hisoka exclaimed and the woman let go of him.

Tsuzuki noticed her clothing, instead of the white dress she wore last time they saw her which was a year ago, and she was now wearing a dark ensemble. She had skin-fitting black pants, black shirt, and a long dark trench coat. Konoe filled them in on what happened with the whole fiasco a year ago. Tsuzuki was kind of glad for what she had done for Hisoka and for all of them. They were Muraki free and Hisoka was nightmare free for the year. The only thing was that he had to be friends with Hisoka again, which he did not mind. The other thing was that he could not hide his emotions anymore. Hisoka was literally magically stronger than he was although he did not know it yet.

“What are you doing here?” Hisoka asked the question of the day. Tsuzuki hoped that she was not here to take Hisoka away again. Ijya chuckled.

“Well I’m here because the demons from the arctic are targeting here. Being chief of the arctic shinigami, I believe I have a right to request some help from my little boy and his partner, ne?” Ijya explained and letting Hisoka in the meeting room first. She glanced at Tsuzuki and gave him a smirk.

Tsuzuki hoped nothing bad will happen this time around.

OWARI!

BLK Angel of Destruction: Yes I know lame ending, but I had to finish it. So here it is. Sorry! For the very long wait for an update. Hope you did not forget about this yet! If you did sorry… Anyways I thank you all for your reviews and for bothering to read this. I appreciate them.

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