Mikoto: Past Present Future
by Majokai Yukiko

Chapter Four - The Birth of a Fallen Angel

Mikiyu tried her best to keep her legs from shaking too hard as Joker brought her to see the legendary Kurei. 

That corridor seemed to go on forever. But it did not, for the duo finally reached a door. Without knocking, Joker simply just opened the door and yelled.

"KUREI-HAN!!"

The man behind the desk just looked up, indifferently, as if such things happen every other day. Unknown to Mikiyu, it do happen every other day.

Whenever Joker decides to pay Kurei a visit.

The flame caster gave his subordinate a simple nod, and turned his attention to the blue-haired girl.

"So, Mikiyu, you had been training with the rest of the other talents who were discovered by Uruha for near to a year already, are there any complaints?"

What complaints could she possibly have? Being able to be with her Raiha-kun every minute of the day, and getting his special attention, she had been happier than anyone. But, there was one guy...

"Kurei-sama, there was this guy who were always looking at me and making me feel very uncomfortable. I believe his name is something like Mokuren."

Kurei went on to pick up a file from a pile on his right.

"Mokuren, I see. Don't worry, according to Raiha's report, he's one lousy fellow. But due to certain reasons, we have to keep him with us. Anyway, talking about Raiha's reports, you had been one of the very few who earn his praise. And you should know he seldom praise anyone, especially when it comes to combat. Fine, go with Joker to the Madouga Room tommorrow to look for the weapon that you would use in future combats. And just for your information, I had decided to promote you to be with the Jyushinshuu."

"Jyushinshuu?"

"A 10-person assasin group who were just in charge of protecting me. Answerable only to me personally. That means other than me and my father, you are the highest in rank in the Uruha."  

"Who else is in the Jyushinshuu?"

"Neon, Jisho, Joker, Rasen, Noroi, Kai, Genjuro and you."

"What about Raiha-kun?"  

"Of course he would be in the Jyushinshuu."

"Since it's a 10-person group, who's the tenth person?"

"The place is reserved for a fool who joined the enemy instead of us. His name is Mikagami Tokiya."

With that, he took out a photo from his drawer and held it out to Mikiyu.

She sucked in her breath. And when she regained her composure she felt hatred rising in her. The same ice cold eyes, the same silvery gray hair, and the same arrogant attitude that could be sensed even without meeting him in person.

That jerk who ruined her life as a supermodel.

"Mikagami Tokiya." She said his name like a curse. He might have changed his name, but he is still the same person, no doubt. Mikiyu sworn to kill him, and this time for real.

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The doorbell rang on and on. Mikiyu stood at the front step of Raiha' mansion, hoping to tell him the good news of her being in Jyushinshuu.

But nobody answered her bell.

She looked up.

Raiha's roomlight is still on, meaning he should be at home. As he always say, light is a form of energy, and energy should never be wasted. So, he would not simply leave the lights on like this.

Getting worried, Mikiyu took a leap and landed steadily on Raiha's room's balcony. She then walked into the room.

"Raiha-kun!!"

The sight in front of her was not very welcoming. She had never seen Raiha dead drunk like this before.

Sitting on the floor and leaning against the side of his bed, Raiha reeked of alcohol. Mikiyu ran towards the ninja immediately.

"Raiha-kun, are you alright? I'm getting a warm towel, wait for me. "

Just as she was about to get up, Mikiyu felt a firm grip on her hand. She looked back.

"Don't go. Stay with me. Ai shiteru."

Mikiyu sat down beside Raiha and placed her head on his chest.

"I love you too, Raiha-kun."

Raiha's hand cradled Mikiyu's chin gently, bringing her lips to his. He then lifted her up and placed her on his bed. The buttons on Mikiyu's blouse started unbuttoning one by one.

It was such a dream come through for Mikiyu. Just when she nearly passed out from the pleasure when Raiha entered her, a name came out of Raiha's mouth. A name that Mikiyu did not hear.

"Fuuko-sama..."

That night was a turning point for Mikiyu. The death of Mikiyu and the birth of Mikoto.

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