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hisakata-resutomoshibi · 3 years

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I request your brutally honest opinion on ships!! And I shall choose Jeje/Mikuni; Lily/Misono aaaaand Yumikage/Tsurugi!

Ohohoho Anon! I wonder if you know what you're getting into. I also wonder who you are~ ;3 because these are all VERY GOOD.

Ok, here we go! (sorry if this is rambling and insane <3)

Lily and Misono: I think this is one of those ships that you either love or hate. I suppose someone could be neutral about it but more often than not I've found that when I bring it up the other person either goes completely feral or is disgusted. I however, love it. I think it's really versatile and casual and just one of those amazing comfort ships, you know? Like, from the very beginning, even before their arc and increased bonding, Lily and Misono have been the two that are just "always together". And I mean that in the sense that when you think of one, you think of the other. It's not an unhealthy, codependent relationship, but one that both parties feel secure and comfortable in; so much so that they can be together, apart, arguing, agreeing, making out- it doesn't matter, they're on the same page and will always end the night happily together.

Now, I love angst. I live, breathe, cry, angst. But even I can appreciate the domestic bliss of a happy, well adjusted, soul mate ship. I can still make it angsty, sure, but even then I can go into it knowing that depite whatever happens, it will end fluffy and happy and sometimes I just really need that haha.

Plus, let's be honest here- the contrast is powerful between their temperaments but it only adds humor when paired with their similar abilities and I'm here for that. Lily is king and master of soft bakery AUs and stripper AUs, while Misono could run a flower shop just as casually as the mafia, and who doesn't love a Jack of all Trades?

Yumikage and Tsurugi: AHAHAHAHA *cracks knuckles*

GOOD. AMAZING. SUPERB.

So. I think first we have to establish the understanding that I love them in any capacity. Friends, Frenemies, Lovers, One Night Stand, Married. All of it is good. Because at the end of the day, they are compatible. And that's the basic summary of everything I'm about to say.

First off, I think they also have one of the most genuine connections between characters, and by that I mean that it is very organic. It started off dramatically (this is a manga after all) but in the end, they just get along.

Yumi looks up to Tsurugi and Tsurugi looks up to Yumi, both for opposing reasons and I think it's so important to note that they are both also willing to give up their own desires and ideals for the other. It's not a self destructive, unhealthy relationship, it's the opposite! They both want to improve and change for the other, all the while knowing that it isn't necessary. They can be exactly who they are, or who they want to be, and they will still be what they've always been to each other- something that I think is very important and overlooked in relationships by the way- friends. And what could be more beautiful than that?

Also, let's be real here, that scene in the restaurant- sharing a menu, trading looks silently, leaving together, existing in tandem, it's all just perfect. The comfort, the familiarity, the belief in each other. That's what I love about them. Tsurugi will give up money, Yumi will give up his pride- the ultimate representation of sacrifice and selflessness in the face of love.

Mikuni and Jeje: Ahh.... how can I even put into words how I feel about these two. It is pure beauty and bliss and poisonous romance, they are angry and aggressive and loving and dangerous and hurtful. But they are a constant. I love the dissonance found in their relationship. It is clear from the beginning that they are different; their ideals, their hobbies and interests, mannerisms, all of it, total opposites! (Except maybe that temper~)

But despite that, what Mikuni and Jeje illustrate is trust. Belief in the other. Care despite disagreeing. And though it may not be the kind of reaction to lthat feeling that you expect or want, it is undeniable. Because to work together the way they do, as eve and servamp, and simply as two separate people, there has to be trust.

Less physical in proof is their interactions. There are so many instances that show their relationship for what it really is. Mikuni, loud and aggressive, sure in what he wants, must be so frequently frustrated by Jeje's quiet nature. But he finds a way to compromise, a way to stay involved in their "life together". And Jeje, my sweet, sweet, strange Jeje. He is the definition of reclusive. He likes quiet and peace and reading. And he got Mikuni for an eve, bless him. But he doesn't just put up with him; it's clear that he feels comfortable despite Mikuni's aggressive nature and that must stem from something. There are so many moments of just the two of them and Jeje has his bags pulled up, scenes where he never hesitates to argue or demand, and my favorite- he yells! He has yelled at Mikuni before and for some reason I can't quite put into words I FUCKING LOVE IT. I feel like it is the perfect example of the changes that they inspire in each other; a freedom to be who you are.

And need I even mention "my Jeje"???? Like comE ON. I'LL DIE. Every single shot of them, every art piece, Mikuni is staring at Jeje with this truly sappy look on his face and Jeje is curled up around him like a fucking full body snap bracelet....... I digress-

I suppose in summary, the thing all these pairs have in common, the singular vein running through them, and the reason I am so weak to them, is that they are two vastly different people who have come together and agreed to love each other for what they are and what they could become. There isn't a past, now, or future, there is only them, and they will meet that life together.

#servamp #ask stuff #I guess my summary is pretty much applicable to EVERY pairing in this damn series #but that's why I LOVE IT #AHAHAHAHA #I suppose I better tag these bitches #tsurugi kamiya #yumikage tsukimitsu #mikuni alicein #misono alicein #all of love #hmmm #jekuni #doubt doubt #my little cutie #servamp jeje #servamp lily #ehhh good enough

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lecliss · 3 years

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Just remembered that time I magically stumbled across a Jeje rp twitter account that posted a screenshot of the summary of my one Jekuni fanfic and they were basically like "what the fuck is this" and I actually responded to it saying "hey I'm the author, sorry." and I never got a response back. I wasn't offended or anything, I just thought it was funny.

#maybe they just didnt ship jekuni. idk. sorry i guess??? a lot of other people love it.#personal

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pocket-luv101 · 3 years

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Pretty Brown Eyes

Fandom: Servamp Ship: Jekuni Characters: Mikuni, JeJe

Summary: Mikuni sneaks out of bed in the middle of the night and JeJe is worried where he goes. (Jekuni)

Lonely Eyes Series: KuroMahi // LawLicht // Tetsono // MahiSloth // (Jekuni) // Gluttony Pair

Stay the night, stay the week. When you're gone, I don't sleep. When you're gone, I feel weak

Mikuni was a mystery to most people. Even after spending years together, there were only a few things JeJe could about the man. Mikuni held his family dear and he would go to dangerous extents to protect them. He was also intelligent and he would try to learn as much as he could. He played the violin and his talent could rival the angel his brother often boasted of. Each time they visited a new city, Mikuni would buy a new book at random.

Lastly, JeJe knew he had fallen in love with Mikuni.

He laid in the bed he shared with Mikuni and he stared at the ceiling. JeJe had been awake ever since Mikuni had crawled out of their bed. For the past year, Mikuni would sneak out of the house and he wondered where he would go at night. He couldn’t help but wonder where he went and why he wouldn’t tell him the reason. Mikuni would only say: “I’ll be back in two hours. Don’t follow me.”

They were rarely apart due to their distance limitation but he had insisted JeJe stay in their bed. The first few nights, JeJe tried to trail behind Mikuni in his snake form. He would always sense him behind him before he could learn where he went each night. JeJe had expected him to yell at him for following him rather than staying home like he ordered. There was only a hollow silence between them as they walked home together. He didn’t say a word but he knew that he had broken his trust.

JeJe would find it irritating how he would pretend to be a dramatic child and be far too loud. His silence was far worse to him. He didn’t try to follow him again but he felt the urge each night. He understood Mikuni would build a wall between them if he pushed him. The wait was torture though.

Mikuni was a skilled fighter so he didn’t need to worry about a vampire hurting him. He also knew he would return before their distance limitation took effect. No matter how he reminded himself of those things, JeJe still worried.

He glanced at the clock hanging on the wall and he saw that an hour had already passed. JeJe sat up with the thought of waiting outside the shop for Mikuni. He placed his paper bags over his head and dressed before he left the house. The air was cold as he stepped outside and he looked towards the direction Mikuni had left. With their contract and his heightened senses, he could easily find him.

As he was debating what he should do, his phone rang. His heart jumped in his chest the moment he saw Mikuni’s name on the screen. There were a million things he wanted to ask him but the first was: “Are you safe?”

“It’s cold and I forgot to bring Abel’s jacket. Get it for me. She might get sick.” Mikuni ended the phone call before he could respond. Even through the phone, JeJe was able to sense a deeper meaning in his call. Since Mikuni left the manor at such a young age, he needed to become independent quickly. He rarely asked others for help due to that.

JeJe immediately ran down the path Mikuni had walked. No matter where Mikuni went, he would be by his side and protect him.

JeJe ran to the edge of town as quickly as he could. He couldn’t explain why the twenty minutes journey felt as if it was quick and lasted an eternity at the same time. His only thought was how Mikuni needed him. He found himself in a graveyard near the Alicein manor and a knot formed in JeJe’s stomach. He realized that Mikuni had been visiting his mother’s grave.

For a moment, he hesitated to enter. His father’s infidelity and his mother’s jealousy had torn his family apart. JeJe couldn’t help but wonder whether he blamed him for the latter. He wouldn’t fault him if he did because he felt guilty for that night. That night, he only wanted to leave the attic and she held out her hand to him. He never expected what happened next. Would this be the night Mikuni finally told him that he hated Servamps and vampires?

Then, he saw Mikuni sitting on the ground in front of a family grave stone. JeJe took a deep breath before he stepped towards him. He didn’t know whether he heard him approach or felt his presence through their contract but Mikuni looked over his shoulder to him. His brown eyes had been hardened over the years and they didn’t portray his emotions.

“I thought I told you to get Abel’s jacket. She’s cold. Come here and keep us warm.” He said and he turned back to the gravestone adorned with his family’s name. Mikuni heard fabric ruffled before a warmth fell over his shoulders. He had given him the short cloak attached to his robe. He didn’t tell JeJe that he wanted him to hold him. Instead, he took the edge of JeJe’s cloak and he pulled it tighter around him. “Sit. You stand out because you’re so tall. I don’t want a groundskeeper to ask us why we’re here.”

Without taking his eyes off the grey stone, Mikuni took JeJe’s hand in his. He thought he only intended to pull him down but he slowly guided his arm over his shoulder. Once he was sitting behind him with his arms around him, he reached up to knock his paper bags off his head. He was the one who initiated the embrace yet he felt nervous himself. His heart beat rapidly against his chest.

“I needed to stop her or else it would be Misono’s grave I’m visiting right now. Everything I’m doing now is to protect my brother and make him stronger.” Mikuni whispered despite how no one was nearby to overhear them. His own words sounded hollow to himself. He closed his eyes and he leaned his head back. “When I was a child, Father said he was terrified of me. Maybe he saw the same traits Mother had in me. I might end up like her but Misono will be safe at least.”

“You’re nothing like your mother.” He reassured him in a soft voice. Mikuni didn’t respond to agree or disagree and a thick silence formed around them. He was lost in thought and he unconsciously squeezed JeJe’s hand tenderly. Each night he visited his mother’s grave, a consuming sense of emptiness would press on his chest. He was grateful for JeJe’s warmth around him now. His presence anchored him and comforted Mikuni.

Mikuni opened his eyes and he turned his body slightly so he could face JeJe. Their gaze met and he thought it was a shame how he would often hide his face under paper bags. “You can’t really hide what you’re thinking, can you, JeJe? I can see it on your face. You don’t need to pity me. If my plan works and we stop Tsubaki, everything that night would have some significant beyond...”

He couldn’t finish the sentence and his words trailed off. Mikuni’s eyes became less guarded and JeJe was able to see the loneliness haunting him each time he visited the grave. “Everything could go wrong in three days. If anything happens, do you think my father would bury me? Will Misono visit me?”

“I won’t let anything happen to you, Mikuni.” He had made the vow years ago and he spoke them out loud now. “You can ask your family those questions after we stop Tsubaki.”

“For someone who likes to dress in black, you’re surprisingly optimistic.” Mikuni chuckled for the first time that night. While the sound was small, the loneliness in his eyes had faded. He closed his eyes and thought, You’ve always been here for me. I guess that night was also when we made our contract. That has meaning.

#servamp #jekuni #envy pair #servamp jeje #mikuni alicein #fanfiction

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lia-snow · 5 years

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Sexy dices gone wrong (?) for the last two anyway ww

Huh sorry for... slipping a crack pair into the rest asdfghjh I just felt like drawing all my ships |ｮω•̥`)

Also, i have no idea how they came to play this at all.

#it's been fcking forever since i drew most of these #not all my ships actually #but oh well #servamp #tetsono #sakumahi #lawlicht #world end x tsuyuki #jekuni #i guess #tsubaki x belkia #or is it...#belkia x tsubaki #idk #licht is actually enjoying it #derp #i still don't know if i should color shuuhei's hair black.........#my servamp art

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anacchi24 · 7 years

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A, B, G :3

A: Your current OTP

Oh, man, I have too many OTPs right now, but I guess I gotta say D18. Blame Lion Punch's doujins for this xD

B: A pairing you initially didn't consider but someone changed your mind.

LichtMahi because someone (I forgot who) posted this screenshot below, MikuLily thanks to @shokurare on Pixiv and also Jekuni & MikuTsuru thanks to pastenaga's fanarts + video xD

G: What was your first fandom?

Digimon :D But I did nothing more than read fics and look at fanarts also i lost my childhood innocence from this fandom. damn you ff.net lololol

Thanks a lot for asking~! :3

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pocket-luv101 · 3 years

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Deep Green Eyes - Gluttony Pair

Fandom: Servamp Ship: Gluttony Pair Characters: Illdio, Niccolo

Summary: Illdio and Niccolo meet and they form a contract. As they wait for the others to arrive, they talk and learn more about each other. (Gluttony Pair, Canon Divergence AU)

Lonely Eyes Series: KuroMahi // LawLicht // Tetsono // MahiSloth // Jekuni // (Gluttony Pair)

We might speak different languages; And we might have differences; But where you are; I'm right there too.

“What are you?” Niccolo couldn’t look away from the man who had rescued him. While he had stopped the rival mafia boss from hurting him further, he didn’t know whether he could trust him. He defeated the armed men with inhuman strength and speed. The strange man turned to him and Niccolo stiffened. He was tied to a chair and he frantically kicked his feet against the ground to push himself farther away from the man with white hair.

“You’re a man?” He asked and he reached out to him. From his shouts earlier, it was clear that he only saved him because he thought he was a woman. He didn’t know if he would be as compassionate to the heir of a mafia family. Niccolo held his breath as he took a strand of his long hair into his fingers. “They really did a number on you, didn’t they? There’s blood in your hair.”

“You killed your own comrades. They called you—” Niccolo repeated the name he heard yet he didn’t react to it. He was well aware of the complicated internal politics of a mafia family and how coups could occur. However, he doubted the man had killed his mafia leader for selfish power or blind anger. He looked up at him and he couldn’t find a hint of regret in his eyes. “Why would you turn against them?”

“We had a deal. I would work for him as long as he doesn’t hurt a woman, child or animal.” He said and he dropped his hand. His long hair slipped from his fingers. “My employer is dead. Nothin’ to do about it now. In this business, it’s hard to find someone who will keep that promise. I’m sure he would’ve broken it eventually.”

The man knelt behind him and Niccolo assumed that he intended to cut the rope binding his wrists. He was confused when he felt his warm breath brush over his skin. Niccolo turned his body to look over his shoulder as much as the rope would allow. He wrapped his hand around his wrist and he brought it closer to his lips. Then, he bit the rope and his sharp teeth tore through the thick bounding easily.

He was finally free and he turned in the chair to face the man. He looked into his red eyes and hesitantly asked, “Are you wearing red contacts?”

“My eyes are red because I’m a vampire.” He spoke so bluntly that Niccolo almost thought his claim was sarcastic. He didn’t appear to be lying though. Niccolo had heard stories of vampires and he couldn’t help but stiffen. However, the man was far from a cold monster who only thirsted blood. He defended the vulnerable and he didn’t try to bite him.

“When those men were beating me, they mentioned how they had an immortal man working with them. They said I shouldn’t anger them or else they’ll bring you out to beat me worse than I could imagine. It’s a little ironic that you’re the one to save me.” Niccolo chuckled despite the outlandish situation he found himself in. “Thank you.”

Niccolo stood on his weak legs and he winced the moment he shifted his weight. He was glad that his bones weren’t broken because he could stand at least. He faced the vampire and he smiled wearily. “You already helped me a lot but can I ask you a few questions? Is this place a hotel or your employer’s headquarters? Are there any guards waiting outside?”

“We’re in an abandoned building. The boss thought he didn’t need to bring many people with me here.” He watched Niccolo sway on the spot and he wondered how he expected to fight anyone in his condition. His eyes were drawn to the complex tattoo on Niccolo’s back and he knew that he was from a mafia or yakuza family. It was rare for normal citizens to have tattoos. “Why didn’t you tell them what they wanted to know? Being that stubborn will kill you, y’know?”

“I don’t think it’s being stubborn.” Niccolo looked down at the ground and his hair fell over his face to cover his emotions. World End took his black sweater and he placed it over Niccolo’s head. The gesture caused him to turn back to him and their eyes met. His voice was so low that he almost didn’t hear him. “A man who sells out his comrades doesn’t deserve to live.”

He knew all too well how it felt to fail someone who relied on him. Sometimes, he wished he had a stronger resolve where he could be ruthless like other mafia leaders. He would be able to protect everyone in his family and city if he wasn’t weak and hesitant. Niccolo grew up in the mafia so he knew it was naïve to hope he could fight a bloodless war.

Niccolo was shocked by the man’s next words. “You must be strong.”

“I wouldn’t call myself that.” Niccolo shook his head. His gaze moved between the bodies on the ground and the vampire. He didn’t know what kind of family they were to the vampire but he was alone now. Where would he go after this? Would he be left on the streets alone? The man was a vampire employed by a rival mafia family so it would be a risk to take him back to the Carpediem.

Despite that, Niccolo held out his hand to him. “I don’t know much about vampires but I want to repay you for helping me. My name is Niccolo… Niccolo Carpediem. What’s your name?”

“You can call me whatever you want. Our contract will need a name, a personal item and blood. I don’t really care what those three things are as long as I get to eat and fight.”

“A contract?” Niccolo didn’t understand what he could’ve meant and he assumed it was his own initiation of joining a mafia family. He didn’t have anything special to give him and he placed his hand in his pocket. A smooth fabric brushed over his fingers and he pulled out a napkin. His family name was embroidered on the corner of the napkin. His father had given him the napkin and he hoped it would be a suitable item for the moment.

Niccolo placed a hand on the chair to steady himself as he walked forward to stand in front of the vampire. He lifted the napkin and he wiped the blood from his forehead. He stared at his face and he thought of various names he could give him to form the contract. After he cleaned the blood from his face, he held out the napkin to him. He couldn’t help but notice how strong he appeared to be. If he didn’t know he was a vampire, he would guess that he was a god.

“Illdio.” When he spoke the name, a golden chain appeared and it fell in a circle around them. The bright light disorientated Niccolo and he instinctively flinched away from him. However, Illdio didn’t seem to be surprised by the chain. Niccolo moved his hand and he realized that the chain was attached to his wrist. The metal was surprisingly warm. “What is this?”

“Our contract.” His answer was brief. Illdio took his hand and he drew his wrist to his lips. The ropes that had bound his wrists had chaffed his skin and left a mark. He gently bit his wrist and mumbled against his skin. “The last thing we need is blood.”

“My friends should be here in twenty minutes. Let me talk to them first. They’ll never believe that you’re a vampire.” Niccolo told Illdio. They sat on a bench outside the abandoned building and he stared up at the moon. He couldn’t explain why the moon appeared different now that he knew vampires existed. He lightly traced his thumb over the bite mark on his wrist. “When you told me to give you a name for a contract, I thought it meant you would join my family. I don’t know if I can be an Eve.”

“I didn’t explain?” Illdio gave him a confused expression and tilted his head slightly. He only explained their contract in detail once they were outside the building. “You’re the leader of a mafia family, ain’t ya? Being an Eve is a little like that. You give me orders and I’ll fight for you. As long as I can eat and fight, I’m fine with whatever.”

“Are you? If I know you needed an Eve, I would’ve had Cappuccino be the one you made a contract with. He’s stronger than me and he’ll make a better Eve.” Since he was immortal, he could only imagine how many Eves Illdio had before him. His previous Eve was a mafia boss as well. “I don’t know what kind of Eve I’ll be but I want to be someone you rely on. I won’t hurt a child, woman or animal.”

“I already told you that it’s the Servamp who does the fightin’. Have you ever been in a fight before? You should consider cutting your hair. Someone can grab it easily in a struggle.” Illdio suggested. He reached out to him and he brushed his fingers over his bangs. Niccolo recalled how casually he had touched his hair earlier and he felt a little shy.

“I can’t cut my hair.” Niccolo shook his head. He tucked his dark hair behind his ear and explained, “My sister has started a family and rival mafia families target them. Tiramisu said I should put them in a safe house but it didn’t feel right to keep them locked up. We compromised that she would have a guard or me be with her whenever she leaves the safe house. I can’t fight but we look similar with our long hair. I’m a decent decoy at least.”

“My old boss kidnapped you thinking you were a woman. It wasn’t a mistake then.” Illdio muttered to himself but Niccolo heard him. He had looked unaffected by his Eve’s death during their first meeting. However, as he peered into his lonely eyes now, he questioned if his feelings were so blunt and simple. “You can’t win all your fights by putting yourself in danger and getting lucky like today. I’ll teach you how to fight.”

Niccolo wasn’t certain whether he would be a good match for him. Between the title of Eve and mafia leader, he questioned why the world pushed him into positions he felt unsuited for. He watched Illdio in the corner of his eyes and he had to note that he didn’t have an Italian accent when he spoke Japanese. Niccolo assumed he didn’t know Italian and he began to use the language. “I hope you don’t regret making me your Eve. I’m probably going to lean on you more than the others.”

A heavy sigh escaped Niccolo and he leaned back against the chair. He stared at the stars above him. “After Father died and left the family to me, everyone is watching me. My methods are different from Father’s because I’m too weak to take a life. Sometimes, I’m scared it’ll tear apart my family. They’ll lose trust in me and leave. People rely on me and I want to help them. It’s just… It feels like no one actually sees me. They only see what my father left behind. I feel alone sometimes.”

“Those things don’t make you weak.” Niccolo jumped in surprise when Illdio responded to him despite the different language. He had to wonder how he was able to read his mind after he added, “Our contract allows us to understand each other no matter what language each of us uses. It’s a little hard to explain.”

Illdio didn’t tell him that he was also able to read his emotions through his green eyes. He wouldn’t meet his gaze like a nervous cat. Yet, he saw a silent strength in his eyes that made him curious about the man. He was different from the other mafia bosses who had used him like a weapon. He hoped that Niccolo would be different and he found someone who could be his Eve.

#servamp #gluttony pair #servamp world end #servamp illdio #niccolo carpediem #fanfiction

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pocket-luv101 · 4 years

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Strange Events || Chapter 7

Fandom: Servamp Ships: KuroMahi (main), LawLicht (side), Tetsono (side), Jekuni (side) Characters: Kuro, Mahiru, Hyde, Licht, Tetsu, Misono, Snow Lily, Mikuni, JeJe

Summary: When Mahiru’s friend goes missing, he searches through the woods for him. He comes across a boy with psychic abilities. He hoped Kuro would be able to help him find Misono. (Stranger Things AU)

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Hours had passed since they started their search and Mahiru wondered if they should return home. The moon had replaced the sun and they wouldn’t be able to see the gate even if they passed it. He was disappointed that they weren’t able to find Misono. Mahiru still had a lot of questions about the gate and if they could rescue his friend from the Upside Down.

He felt himself start to become disheartened and forced the doubt from his mind. Mahiru reminded himself that they had Kuro’s help to find Misono. Kuro’s knowledge about the Upside Down and the Demogorgon was still little but they could discover the answers together. He didn’t know what they would face during their investigation but he felt confident with Kuro by his side.

He could feel Kuro’s heat against his back as he rode his bike down the bumpy road. Mahiru wanted to look back to see that he was comfortable but he needed to keep his balance on the bike. Even as he reminded himself of that, Mahiru found himself distracted by his warmth. He was glad that Kuro came to trust him enough to leave the house.

He could feel how strong Kuro’s arms were since they were wrapped securely around his waist. He didn’t expect him to be so strong since he had been confined by his captors. Between his strength and his psychic abilities, he was a powerful person. Yet, it was clear that he was scared and sheltered. Kuro hadn’t told him much about the people who were after him but it was clear that he had been through a lot.

Mahiru wanted to protect him and give him the life of a normal teenager. He started to ask him what he wanted to do once they returned home but then he felt his head fall onto his shoulder. His breath against his neck was steady so he had likely fallen asleep. He reached up and briefly patted Kuro’s light hair. “I guess it’s time to head home.”

“Are you sure we can’t look a little longer?” Tetsu asked next to him. While it was dark and he couldn’t see his expression, Mahiru knew he was worried for Misono from his voice. He understood how he felt but it was dangerous to stay out all night. He tried to think of a compromise until their conversation was interrupted by sirens.

In the distance, they could see a firetruck pass by. Mahiru couldn’t see fire or smoke in the night sky so he wondered what they were responding to. The firetruck was quickly followed by an ambulance and patrol cars and worry settled over the group. It was impossible to know if their presence was connected to Misono’s disappearance or not but then Lily said: “That’s JeJe’s truck. He’s the lead detective of Misono’s case. We should follow him.”

The three nodded and they turned their bikes around to follow the firetrucks. The abrupt jostle of the bike caused Kuro to wake up and he groaned. He didn’t raise his head from his shoulder but he turned his face slightly. Kuro noticed the way Mahiru’s brows were furrowed and he forgot how tired he was. He couldn’t sense any danger around them. “Is something wrong, Mahiru?”

“I hope it’s nothing but we’re following JeJe’s car.” He briefly explained the situation to him. Mahiru didn’t want to show how scared he was. Since JeJe had ambulances with him, there was a chance that Misono was hurt. He wondered if Kuro was able to sense his fears when he placed his hands around his on the handle bar. The way he squeezed his hands comforted him.

Their bikes were slower than the vehicles so they reached the quarry while the emergency responders were already busy. It was difficult to make sense of the situation due to the amount of people on the scene and voices overlapped each other. Lily spotted his brother, JeJe, speaking with another detective. He wanted to ask JeJe about the situation but he could easily imagine him sending them home.

They hid their bikes in the bushes before they crept closer to see if Misono was with JeJe. Due to the chaos, no one saw them. Mahiru knelt behind the firetruck and peered towards the pool of water where the firefighters were. A rock dropped in his stomach and he prayed that nothing happened to Misono. He wanted to close his eyes but every muscle in his body was stiff with fear.

He heard snippets of the men’s conversation. “Body… Drowned… Inform Mikuni…”

“Mikuni? Does that mean they’ve found Misono?” Lily whispered but Mahiru couldn’t answer him. A chilling realization slowly came over him even as he silently made a thousand argument that the body couldn’t be Misono. The voices echoed around him and Mahiru unconsciously took Kuro’s hand. He needed to feel his warmth and prayed that he was having a terrible dream.

The headlight of the vehicles reflected off the dark water and he could see the firemen bring something to the shore. While it was too far to see the person’s face, he recognized the violet jacket Misono would always wear. Mahiru couldn’t deny the situation anymore and he felt as if he was plunged in cold water. He sank to his knees and his hand slipped from Kuro’s.

“Mahiru?” Kuro reached out to help him stand again. Mahiru would usually have a hopeful smile but now his expression was full of pain. He didn’t know what to say but he wanted to take his pain away.

“We were planning to go to the quarry but you said that we should search the woods instead. Misono was here the entire time. Did you know that when you told us that?” Mahiru asked the question in a barely audible whisper. He didn’t take his eyes off the water as he went on. “You said you would help us find him alive. Why did you lie and make me think he was alive?”

Mahiru didn’t wait to hear his answer before he ran back into the thick bushes. He wanted to distance himself from the sight of his friend being pulled out of the water. Between the darkness and tears filling his eyes, he couldn’t see where he was going. It didn’t matter since he didn’t have a destination in mind. He simply wanted to run far away from the truth.

He tripped over a rock and fell to the ground. His hands scraped against the dirt but he barely felt the pain due to how numb his body was. Mahiru pushed himself up so he was sitting on the ground. He didn’t have the energy to stand and run again. Tears gathered in the corner of his eyes but he couldn’t cry. He thought of when his mother died and how the grief paralyzed him at the time as well.

He heard footsteps behind him but he didn’t turn around to face the person. Mahiru did his best to wipe the tears from his eyes but more quickly replaced them. The person walked around him and then knelt in front of him. Warm fingers touched his cheek and helped him brush away the teardrops that clung to his lashes. Their fingers became tangled together and Mahiru brought their joined hands to his lap.

Kuro thought Mahiru would push him away and he wouldn’t blame him if he did. His shoulders trembled so Kuro gathered him into his arms and let his body heat warm him. The wall Mahiru had created to stop his tears crumbled and he let out a small sob. Tears shook his body but Kuro held him through everything. Tenderly, he rubbed his back.

“I wanted to protect you but, in the end, I hurt you. I’m sorry, Mahiru.” Kuro apologized. He gently took his hand and saw that they were injured from the fall. The grazes were small and they weren’t painful but Kuro carefully wiped the dirt from his palm.

“I’m not angry with you but… Misono was my first friend. I can’t believe he’s gone and—” Tears choked him and he couldn’t continue. Mahiru bit his lip and rested his head on Kuro’s strong shoulder. He understood if Kuro wanted to keep him from finding his friend’s body but he wished he hadn’t given him hope that he was still alive. “I wanted to find my friend again.”

I’ll bring him back for you. Anything to make you smile again, Mahiru. Kuro silently made the vow.

Mikuni paced back and forth on the porch and stared at the driveway for JeJe or Hyde’s car to pass through the gate. When he came home, he found Hyde missing and Mikuni assumed he left to find clues about Misono’s disappearance. He had told him to stop going into the forest at night but he continued to investigate alone. Hopefully, JeJe would give them good news.

He hated the waiting and worrying alone. Mikuni didn’t know how JeJe was able to convince him to stay behind instead of going to the quarry. A million different scenarios came to mind. They reported that they found a body and he hoped that it was a mistake or a miscommunication.

The cold forced him to return inside. Mikuni rubbed his arms as he stepped into the living room but it didn’t help warm him. He turned on the light but then they started to flicker until they burned out. The electricity had acted strangely the days following Misono’s disappearance. He didn’t know if the two were connected but he thought of how he would hear his brother’s voice through electronics.

Mikuni walked through the dark room and searched for a flashlight. A spark of light caught his attention and he turned towards it. The lightbulbs in the hallway were acting strangely and he stood in the doorway to study them. The lights slowly lit a path to Misono’s room and he recalled that the same thing happened a previous night. He had heard Misono’s voice then.

With that thought, Mikuni rushed into his brother’s bedroom and went directly to the cassette player. He turned on the machine and a reading of Shakespeare’s play started. Mikuni pressed his ear against the speaker but he couldn’t hear his brother between the voices of the actor. He bit his lip and pressed the skip button to search for the quote he heard before. Mikuni said, “Where is your ancient courage?”

A jolt of electricity shocked him and he pulled his finger off the button. The cassette player began to rewind until it stopped on the quote: “Extremity was the tier of spirits; That common chances common men could bear; That when the sea was calm all boats alike show’d mastership in floating… You were used to load me with precepts that would make invincible the heart.”

“Boats?” Mikuni regretted that he wasn’t as knowledgeable about Shakespeare’s work and what his riddles meant. The cassette player repeated the quote. It mentioned water and Mikuni hoped it wasn’t Misono trying to tell him he was at the quarry. “Misono, if you’re trying to tell me something, please let me know it’s you. Are you here?”

He held his breath as the machine skipped through the play until it stopped on a single word: “Here.”

“Oh my god.” Mikuni gripped the large cassette player in his hands. He knew it was outlandish to think that his missing brother was using the cassette to speak with him. A part of him had to question the entire situation yet he was desperate to find his brother.

He picked up the cassette player and carried it into the living room. Then, Mikuni went into Hyde’s room to grab his cassette player and collection of Shakespeare’s plays. He arranged the two players next to each other and loaded them with as many recordings as he could. He also set up two lamps in front of the machines. Mikuni hoped his plan would help him communicate with his brother.

“Misono, are you here?” He asked and his heart soared when the recording repeated ‘here’ like before. “You can talk with me through the cassette player like you did earlier. I’ll keep my questions simple. You can turn on the right lamp to say ‘yes’ and the left one will be ‘no’. Do you think you can do that?”

The right lamp flickered on and then slowly dimmed but the small sign was enough of an answer for Mikuni. He had a lot of questions and he didn’t know where to start. Mikuni glanced at the family portrait on the wall and asked.

“Are you alive?” Once again, the right light turned on. “Are you somewhere safe?”

As hopeful as he became earlier, his heart sank when the left lamp brightened. Mikuni forced himself to stay calm so he would be able to find where Misono was. He needed to focus on rescuing his brother. “Do you know where you are? If not, describe what you can see. Anything can help, even if it’s small.”

Mikuni took out a notepad as the cassettes skipped through tracks with a sharp screech. He became more fearful with each word Misono used to describe where he was. He didn’t know how to connect the words to discern his location. “Home… Strange… Cold and dark… Monster…”

There was a long pause and the silence was punctuated by soft knocking. He realized that the sound wasn’t from the cassette tapes but echoing throughout the room. Mikuni was alone in the home yet the sound slowly became louder. Suddenly, the room became silent. He stood and debated if he should go investigate the cause of the sound.

He didn’t want to leave the cassette players in case Misono sent him another message. The sound could be caused by an animal and he was looking too deeply into what it could be. Mikuni glanced down at the notepad on his lap and stared at the word ‘home’. How could that be true? He and Hyde had searched through the entire house but they didn’t find a hint of him.

As he was arguing with himself, the knocking started again. He walked to the wall where it sounded like something was trying to break out of the drywall. Mikuni thought of the night that he imagined the wall briefly morphing in the shape of a monster. He assumed that the night was merely a nightmare caused by stress. He had to question if it was merely a dream now.

Hesitantly, he ran his hand over the worn wallpaper. His finger brushed against a frayed seam of the wallpaper and he gripped the edge. He tore off the paper from the wall and he expected to see the monster he saw that night. He gasped when he found Misono huddled on the ground with his back facing him. Mikuni immediately reached out and tried to hold him.

He was stopped by a thick barrier between them and Mikuni slammed his fist against the opaque wall. He didn’t know what he was seeing but the only thing that mattered was his brother before him. Mikuni ripped more of the wallpaper to see more of Misono’s location. The wall almost appeared to be a mirror of the living room with Misono in front of the large tape players.

Misono’s voice travelled through the cassettes behind Mikuni. “I want to tell you more but it’s coming.”

“Misono?” His voice seemed to reach him because Misono turned around. His eyes widened when he saw him and he pressed his hand against the thick barrier. He was afraid for his brother but, more than that, he was relieved to see his brother again. “Thank goodness, you’re alive. I’m going to find a way to you so wait for your big brother.”

The lights began to flicker above them and Mikuni saw the way Misono’s face paled. He had assumed that Misono was the one affecting the lights in a similar way he spoke with him through the cassettes. A monster crept into the room and Mikuni quickly understood his fear. Mikuni held back a scream because he knew panicking would only make Misono more scared.

“I’ll save you, Misono. I don’t know how but I will! For now, find somewhere to hide. You’re great at hide-and-seek and I know you’ll outsmart that monster.” Mikuni reassured his brother. His stomach turned as he watched Misono disappear into the house. He had told him to run for his safety yet it hurt to lose him after he finally found him.

Mikuni grabbed a fireplace poker from the stand and marched back to the barrier. As hard as he could, he swung the iron stick at the wall. He barely made a dent in the wall and the little damage he caused was quickly sealed. He refused to give up and struck the wall again. Adrenaline rushed through him as he repeatedly hit the wall. His frustration formed tears in his eyes and he was so focused that he couldn’t hear someone enter the room.

A hand gripped his wrist and then an arm circled his waist. He fought the person’s grip but he was pulled away from the wall. Mikuni only stopped struggling when he recognized JeJe’s arms around him. His hold loosened when he felt Mikuni relax. He turned on his hold and looked up at him with wide eyes. “JeJe, you have to help me break down the wall. Misono is in there!”

“What do you mean, Mikuni?” JeJe’s question made Mikuni turn back to the wall. His heart dropped when he saw that the strange barrier and world was gone. The wall had returned to normal except for the damaged drywall. He could only imagine what JeJe thought of him at the moment. He only had concern and sympathy in his eyes though.

“I know this will sound crazy but I was speaking with Misono a minute ago. He was alive but there was something after him. It looked like a lizard person without a face. We need to save Misono before that thing could find him.” Mikuni insisted and shook him urgently.

“You should sit down.” He said in a gentle voice and eased him onto the couch behind him. JeJe rubbed his back and waited until Mikuni was a little calmer. “I know you’re under a lot of stress. This isn’t easy to hear but I need to tell you about the quarry.”

“Oh god, did you find a body? That monster must’ve attacked that kid and now he’s after Misono.” Mikuni concluded.

“Mikuni, we found a body. It’s Misono.” In reaction to his words, Mikuni’s face fell. He silently shook his head and JeJe held his hand. “I’m sorry, Mikuni. I saw the body so I can confirm that it’s Misono. I promised that I would find your brother but I wasn’t able to. We have a theory about what happened but we can discuss it tomorrow. You should get some sleep.”

“I don’t know what you saw but it wasn’t my brother!” Mikuni yelled and shot to his feet. “I don’t want to hear your theories.”

#servamp #kuromahi #jekuni #sloth pair #envy pair #servamp kuro #mahiru shirota #tetsu sendagaya #servamp snow lily #servamp jeje #mikuni alicein #fanfiction

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I miss JeKuni, especially when they have a family with Miki

JeJe was blindfolded as he waited patiently for Mikuni’s surprise. He could hear Mikuni and Miki’s light giggles and he was curious what they had planned. Their daughter had wrapped a scarf around his paper bag so he could’ve easily taken it off. Yet, he didn’t take off the bag. He could only imagine their disappointment and their over-the-top reaction if he did.

The sound of a plate being placed in front of him caught his attention. He guessed that Miki and Mikuni baked something together. They were both inexperienced with cooking and baking since JeJe was the one who made the meals. No matter what they baked or how burnt it was, he would eat it with a smile. He knew they worked hard to make the snack.

Mikuni didn’t have a good mother so she never learned how to bake from her. She did her best to raise their daughter and gave Miki experiences she didn’t have. He sensed Mikuni move behind him and she lifted his paper bags off his head. Mikuni and Miki cheered at the same time: “Surprise!”

He saw a plate with four cupcakes before him. Like he predicted, the cupcake was mediocre and the icing was sloppy. JeJe felt a little proud that he was able to guess the surprise. He pulled Miki onto his lap and kissed the top of her blond head. “Did you make this, Miki? It looks wonderful.”

“Mum helped me! Eat, Poppa.” The compliment gave her a beaming smile. Miki took one of the cupcakes and held it to his mouth. As he ate it, she fed the second cupcake to Mikuni. She took the third one, he thought she would give to it to Abel. Instead, Miki held it to Mikuni’s stomach. “This one’s for the baby! Can she come out and eat it?”

“Your baby brother can’t come out until eight more months. But I’ll give him the cupcake you baked, I promise. You should eat yours since you worked so hard on it.” Mikuni told her. In the corner of her eyes, she saw JeJe’s eyes widened. She couldn’t help but grin a little and laugh at his shock. It had been a long time since she could play a trick on him.

“Baby?” He repeated. While JeJe was distracted, Mikuni leaned forward and stole a bite of his cupcake.

“Don’t be mad that I stole a bite. I’m eating for two now.” She laughed. Their daughter sat between them and Mikuni stroked her hair tenderly. “Miki said she wants a little sister but I think we’ll have a boy this time. You better vote with me on this, JeJe.”

“Little sister!” She insisted stubbornly. Mikuni remembered being an only child at her age and how she wanted a little sister as well. Misono came into their family through their father’s affair but she still loved her. She hoped Miki would be close to her new sibling as well.

“Do you think it’ll be a boy or a girl? Choose your answer carefully.” Mikuni spoke in a sweet voice but he knew she was trying to sway him to agree with her. As he looked at Mikuni and their daughter, his heart swelled in his chest. He was already happy with the family they made but he could easily picture them having another child.

“Maybe a pair of twins with one boy and one girl.” He thought of an answer that would make them both happy.

Mikuni pouted and crossed her arms. “JeJe, if I have to push out two babies in a row, I will never have night cuddles with you again.”

#servamp #jekuni #envy pair #servamp jeje #mikuni alicein #fanfiction #fem mikuni

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Strange Events || Chapter 2

Fandom: Servamp Ships: KuroMahi (main), LawLicht (side), Tetsono (side), Jekuni (side) Characters: Kuro, Mahiru, Hyde, Licht, Tetsu, Misono, Snow Lily, Mikuni, JeJe

Ch.1 || (Ch.2)

“Mahiru, do you think it’s a good idea to bring a stranger back into your house? We don’t know what he was doing in the woods so late at night.” Lily said as he helped him take the blankets down to the basement. They brought the unconscious boy back to his home but he hadn’t woken up yet. He didn’t know if he made the right decision but he was certain he would regret leaving him in the forest.

“Once he wakes up, we can ask him why he was in the forest. His clothes were dirty and he has a fever.” Mahiru remembered how warm his body felt when he fainted. It was difficult to put his heavy body on his bike and take him home. “He must’ve been in the woods for a while. Maybe he saw what happened to Misono. He looked scared when we met him.”

“I’ll be next door so call me if anything changes.” Lily wanted to stay with Mahiru but had to return to his home before his brother discovered him missing. He told himself that Licht was staying with him so he would be safe.

“Bye, Lily.” Mahiru walked down to the basement and he was confused when he found it empty. He had placed the boy on the couch and they were only gone for a few minutes. He would’ve heard the door if he left and the window was shut. Mahiru placed the blankets on the couch and glanced around the room. He noticed that the chair in front of his desk was askew and went to push it back in place.

Mahiru stopped when he saw the boy huddled beneath his desk. He pushed aside the chair and knelt in front of him. He appeared wary so Mahiru spoke in a kind voice. “What are you doing under here? You’re sick so you should be resting on the couch. Come out and I’ll help you back. I also made soup for you. Usually, I have a rule against this but you can eat it on the couch.”

He held out his hand but the boy shook his head. Mahiru didn’t understand why until the stranger crawled out slightly and pointed to the window above their heads. The couch was right across from it and anyone could see it from the outside. After Mahiru closed the curtains, the boy seemed to relax more. “Are you afraid that someone will find you here? Are you in trouble?”

Once again, the boy was silent. Mahiru thought that it was best not to push him too much and placed a dinner tray in front of him instead. “You don’t want to sleep on the couch but you have to eat at least. You can stay here for a while and recover. Lily lives next door and Licht is staying with me for the month. They’re very trustworthy so don’t worry. Oh, I haven’t introduced myself yet. My name’s Mahiru.”

The boy didn’t tell him his name. Mahiru was glad that he took the food from him at least. He cautiously sniffed the soup but he took a bite. His red eyes widened after he tasted the soup and he continued to eat as if he was starving. Mahiru smiled, happy to see someone enjoy his cooking. The bowl was quickly emptied and he handed it back to him.

“Is that a tattoo on your wrist? Zero-zero-seven…” Mahiru mumbled quietly. As if burned, he quickly drew back when he heard the number. He pulled his sleeve over his wrist to cover the tattoo. “I’m sorry. I don’t know many teenagers with tattoos. What does that number mean?”

In answer, he pointed to himself. Mahiru took a moment to guess what he meant. “Is that your name? It’s a little strange to call you by a number. Can I give you a nickname? Oh, I know! Kuro. Seven is a lucky number and black cats are lucky too. Well, they’re lucky for me. I adopted a stray cat once and you remind me of him. Do you like the name Kuro?”

“… Kuro?” He spoke for the first time. Mahiru was surprised since he had been silent for so long. His voice was quiet but he thought it was also warm. He was glad that Kuro was beginning to trust him. He hoped he would be comfortable enough to talk more in the morning. With that thought, he took the tray and set it aside.

“I’m sorry we don’t have more rooms. Licht is already staying in my uncle’s room so you’ll have to sleep in the basement. You don’t want to sleep on the couch but you can’t sleep on the floor. How about we make a compromise?” Mahiru suggested as he came back with the blankets. He lightly nudged Kuro aside and spread a futon on the ground. “We can make a pillow fort for you.”

“Pillow fort?” He repeated and he appeared confused.

“Have you never made a pillow fort before?” Mahiru frowned. What kind of life did he have to not know what a pillow fort was? He would often make them with his friends when he was younger and they were common in movies. He briefly explained the concept to him and he helped him build a pillow fort. They pushed chairs into place and Mahiru draped a blanket over the futon.

“There we go! How do you like your very first fort, Kuro?” He asked.

Kuro slowly crawled into the fort and sat down. He patted the futon a few times before he laid down and curled into a ball. He was almost like a cat who was adjusting to his new home. Mahiru thought that it was a little endearing. He gave him a warm smile and pulled the blanket over him. Kuro looked up at him and whispered, “Thank you. This is nice.”

“I’m glad you like it. If you need me, I’ll be upstairs. My room is the first door to the right.” Mahiru told him and he started to leave. “Get a good night sleep. We’ll talk more over breakfast and see what we should do next. Your parents must be worried so we’ll call them as soon as we can.”

“No.” Kuro caught his hand and stopped him from leaving. Fear entered his red eyes and he vehemently shook his head. He stumbled over an explanation until Mahiru squeezed his hand gently. He took a deep breath and said, “Too dangerous. Better to hide. They hurt me. They will hurt you too. Bad people.”

A chill ran through Mahiru. He could only imagine what Kuro went through but it was clear that he was afraid of the people after him. They found him in the same woods Misono disappeared in so the two events could be related. Mahiru held his hands a little tighter and reassured him. “We won’t let those people find you here. We’re friends now so I’ll help you.”

“Friends?” He tilted his head slightly.

Mahiru guessed that he didn’t know the meaning of the word either. “A friend is someone you care about and will do anything to help them. Now, it’s time to go to sleep. Sleep tight.”

“Good night,” He whispered back.

“I should be out there.” Hyde muttered to himself. He sat in a chair next to the window and stared at the driveway outside. Mikuni told him to wait at home while he searched the woods with the volunteers. He understood that he needed to stay in case Misono came home. It was almost midnight and waiting became more difficult. He read that the chances of finding a missing child alive became less likely overtime.

Hyde jumped to his feet when he saw a bright light enter the driveway. He realized that it was JeJe’s police truck and he ran outside to meet them. He stood on the porch and waited for the two. It was dark so he couldn’t see their expressions well. When only two people stepped out of the truck, his heart sank. They weren’t able to find Misono.

Mikuni’s feet dragged as he climbed the porch. He passed Hyde without saying a word and walked into the house. He had a lot of questions but he knew that Mikuni was in no mood to answer any of them. JeJe followed them into the house. Hyde asked, “Were you able to find anything?”

“Unfortunately, no but we won’t give up. We started with the places near your home and we’ll go out from there.” He reassured him. Mikuni ignored their conversation and spread a map of the town on the desk. He crossed off areas they had searched. His brows furrowed as he circled areas his brother could be. He only looked up when JeJe stood beside him.

“Do you think Misono would go to a family member’s house? I know you don’t have any relatives in Hawkins. Maybe your mother who lives in the next town.” JeJe asked. Mikuni response was a pained laugh that he disguised as scoff. “Mikuni, I know your family is complicated but I have to ask these questions. If we want to find Misono, we have to consider every possibility.”

Mikuni didn’t reply to him but turned to Hyde instead. “You should go to bed, Hyde. It’s late and a school night.”

“Shouldn’t I be here to answer questions and help think of ways to help Misono? He’s my brother.” He insisted yet Mikuni merely repeated himself. Hyde huffed and stormed to his room. After waiting and feeling useless, he hoped he could help a little. He didn’t know why Mikuni wanted to keep him from the investigation. He slammed his door hard enough to shake the photos on the wall.

“Hyde is right, you know?” He pointed out.

“Do you know how many times we’ve seen our mother since the divorce?” Mikuni asked but JeJe knew he didn’t want him to answer. “Exactly once. When Papa died, she came down for the reading of his will. He didn’t leave her anything. You should’ve seen the scene she made. She doesn’t bother herself with her biological sons so why would she help Misono who isn’t related to her?”

His face hid the hurt he felt but he couldn’t keep it from JeJe. Mikuni sighed and looked down the hall. “Hyde is more sensitive than people think. Don’t put more pressure on him by bringing up pointless things like our mother. She disappointed Hyde more than enough times.”

“And you?” The combination of pain and bitterness in his voice pulled at JeJe’s heart. Mikuni didn’t answer so JeJe went on. “I’ll talk to her for you. This is just to confirm that Misono hasn’t left town. She might’ve seen Misono around the city. Think about your brothers.”

“When did you get better at manipulating people? If you were like this in high school, you would’ve been able to talk me out of a lot of bad choices.” Mikuni joked dryly. He pulled down a notebook from the bookshelf. He flipped through the pages until he found a business card. “Mother’s number and address is on the back. The lawyer gave it to me but I never thought I would need it.”

“I’ll give her a call tomorrow afternoon. Then, we’ll continue to search for Misono. You should get some sleep while you can.” JeJe slipped the card into his pocket. He didn’t know if he should leave Mikuni after his brother disappeared but he couldn’t stay. “Make sure to lock the doors and windows. If anything comes up, give me a call.”

“I almost want the bastard to show up again. I would break his knees and ask him where he took Misono.” Mikuni stood and walked him to the front door. “Goodbye, JeJe.”

“Goodnight, Mikuni.” He nodded to him and walked to his truck. As he was pulling out of the driveway, there was a knock on the window. He was slightly surprised to see Hyde standing beside him. He switched the car to park and rolled down the window. Hyde had sneaked out through his window to speak with him briefly. “I didn’t get to ask you more about the search.”

“This town is small but a lot of people have volunteered to help search for Misono. You should remind Mikuni that. He has a bad habit of trying to do everything on his own. He goes to pretty bad extremes too.” He thought of the plans Mikuni would make in high school. “Lily told me that Misono is smart.”

“He is the top of his class in everything except PE. The only game he would win is hide-and-seek. He’s good at hiding in small places that no one would think of.” He told JeJe. Hyde wanted to reassure himself that his brother was safe no matter the situation he was in. “I’m sure Mikuni already told you about this for the search. Thank you for everything you’re doing, JeJe.”

“My name is actually Doubt. JeJe is a nickname Mikuni gave me because he said that’s what my laugh sounds like. It caught on.” Since Hyde was younger than them, he wasn’t surprised that no one told him his given name. JeJe leaned back in his chair and looked towards the light in Mikuni’s window. “You’re a family so make sure to take care of each other.”

“I don’t know what’s stranger: the fact that your name is Doubt or that you laughed once in your life. You and my brother must’ve been close.” He said but JeJe shrugged.

He spoke with him a few minutes more before he returned to the house. Hyde intended to sneak in through his window but then his eyes met Mikuni’s in the doorway. He groaned to himself because he could already hear the lecture his brother would give him. He walked through the door but he tried to hurry past him. “I’m in no mood for your overprotective brother act.”

“I wouldn’t have to be over protective if you had any common sense! Leave this to the adults. You’re just a high schooler so you need to focus on your future.”

“How can I focus on anything when my brother is missing?” He snapped back.

Their argument was interrupted by the phone ringing. Mikuni didn’t want to answer but he knew he had to. The call could be about Misono so he picked up the receiver. He waited for the person to speak yet there was nothing but silence. He started to believe that it was a prank caller until he heard a soft voice. It was almost overtaken by static. “Misono? Is that you?”

“Misono is calling?” Hyde rushed to his side and tried to grab the phone from him. He held the phone between them so they could both hear the call. They strained to hear anything over the static but it was difficult to make anything out. He heard a strange sound that was almost like an animal yet it was also like a rumble. “Misono, where are you? Are you calling from a payphone?”

The static became louder and overpowered the voice on the other side. Mikuni was forced to drop the phone when electricity from the phone shocked him. He was dazed for a moment while Hyde quickly took the phone again. The line was dead and he frantically pressed the tab. He cursed loudly when he realized that it was pointless and saw that the phone was charred.

“Was that really Misono?” He whispered.

“Are you making three breakfasts?” Licht asked. His sudden appearance made Mahiru jump a little. He wasn’t able to sleep much last night either. Between Kuro and Misono, he had a lot of questions. He didn’t want to worry Licht so he forced himself to smile as he placed a plate of waffles on the table.

“This is for my friend, Kuro. He slept over. I wasn’t able to introduce him to you last night since you were sleeping when we got back.” Mahiru debates how much he could tell his cousin. “I promised that I would let you use the school’s piano but I might have to skip first period. I’ll still talk to Mrs. Shirohara to let you practise. Can you head to school first and wait for me?”

“I never thought you were the type to skip.” Licht thought about the previous night and how Mahiru went out to find his friend. He thought the reason he would be late was related. If he was so worried for his friend that he would break the rules, Licht couldn’t stop him. “Alright. I don’t know where the school is though. More important, where is their music room?”

“My high school is down the street.” He drew a small map for Licht to find the school. “You can also talk to Lily and he can talk to Mrs. Shirohara for you.”

Mahiru returned to making breakfast. After he arranged everything on a tray, he walked down to the basement. He set the food in front of the fort before he lifted the blanket. He found Kuro fast asleep under the blankets and Mahiru thought that his expression was peaceful. It was almost a shame to wake him up. Gently, he shook his shoulder and said, “Time to wake up.”

“No, I don’t want to go back there anymore.” He groaned and his brows started to furrow. He thought there was a hint of fear in his voice and it confused Mahiru. Kuro crawled deeper under the blankets and tried to block out the light. He realized that the room was much warmer and quieter than he was used to and peeked his head out.

The events of the past night came back to him and he relaxed. He slowly looked around the basement until his eyes met brown ones. Mahiru smiled at him, “Good morning, Kuro. Can I check your temperature? If you’ve gotten better, you can have waffles.”

He didn’t move until he nodded his head. He pressed his hand against his forehead and found that it wasn’t burning anymore. Mahiru nudged the tray towards him and prompted him to eat. Kuro picked up the warm waffle and thought of the simple porridges he would have every morning. The waffles were as delicious as the soup he gave him last night.

“I have to go to school but I’ll show you around the house first. I’ll close all the curtains before you come up so you don’t need to worry about someone seeing you.” Mahiru remembered how wary he was the previous night. He wanted to make him feel comfortable and safe. He sat across from him and watched him eat. “Can you tell me about yourself?”

After a pause, he answered: “My name is Kuro.”

“I know that, Kuro. I was the one who gave you the nickname. What do you like to eat? What do you like to do for fun?” Mahiru wanted to ask him about the bad men after him. At the same time, he worried that he would become more guarded if he asked him too much. He was so quiet that he didn’t expect him to answer.

“I’m allowed to draw.” The way he phased his answer confused Mahiru slightly. Allowed? It was becoming more apparent that the people who hurt Kuro kept him isolated and restricted. Mahiru took out a set of clothes that he also brought for him.

“I have a lot of sketchbooks you can borrow. While I get them and close the curtains, you should change into these clothes. You’re taller than me so I got you some of my cousin’s clothes for you. He won’t mind that you’re borrowing them.” He took the empty tray and let Kuro have his privacy to change. Mahiru paused at the top of the stairs and looked back to him.

He hoped he would trust him soon. He turned away from him and walked to the windows to shut the curtains. Licht had already left and the house was quiet. Mahiru thought that it was for the best since he didn’t want to overwhelm Kuro. He walked back to the basement and knocked on the door. “It’s safe to come out, Kuro.”

The door opened slightly and Kuro glanced outside. Mahiru was standing on the other side and they were closer than he expected. He could see small details in his red eyes and he thought they were a unique colour. Kuro’s voice brought him back to reality. “Can I come out? You’re blocking the door.”

“Oh, sorry.” Mahiru blushed and stepped back. “I’ll show you around the house and lend you my paint set. You can play my NES if you get bored while I’m at school. Have you played The Legend of Zelda yet?”

“Where is that music room?” Licht wandered through the halls. He didn’t want to draw attention to himself since he wasn’t a student. Even if his intentions were pure, the teachers would kick him out for trespassing. He hoped he could find a map of the school near the front entrance. He heard mutters behind him and he turned towards the voices.

A group of teenagers were standing nearby and they pointed towards a blonde boy. “Look who is finally going to school. It’s that quiet kid whose brother went missing. How much do you want to bet that he might’ve killed him? Loners like him always end up being crazy.”

Mahiru told him that his friend went missing and guessed that he was also this boy’s brother. He didn’t know how someone could say something so insensitive to a family member of a missing person. He decided to approach him. When he stopped next to him and saw the poster he was pinning to the billboard. Licht lightly tapped his shoulder to get his attention.

“Hello, my name is Licht. You don’t know me but my cousin, Mahiru, was a friend of Misono. He told me that your brother was missing. I’m sorry.” He said and Hyde smiled sadly. Several people had given him their condolences but he didn’t know how many actually cared about Misono. He had overheard the teenagers’ earlier whispers but ignored them. He thought he could trust Licht since he was Mahiru’s cousin.

Then, Licht went on. “Don’t lose faith that we’ll find your brother. Mahiru is an angel— well, angel in training actually. No matter, he will find your brother.”

He continued to talk about angels and Hyde started to believe he was mocking him. His lips twisted into a scowl and he turned away from him. “I don’t need your fake sympathy, Angel Cakes. Go back to your friends over there and gossip. I don’t care. The only thing I care about is finding my brother and you’re distracting me.”

Licht was too shocked to reply before Hyde walked away.

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