Title: Destiny’s Wheel: Chapter 2: Paths Chosen. Pt.5/?

Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: Not mine….no sue…yadda yadda

Warnings: Sap, angst, some yaoi, some humor, dark, language

Pairings: various with the guys, and who knows with my oc…sheesh…

Rating: R for violence and language

Note: Time for an update! Yea yea, my oc seems rather….drama queenish? Hehe is that a word?? ANYHOO…We’re back into the series again!

Feedback: please? Pretty please??

‘thoughts’

/telepathic speech/

The soft predawn light lit the forest in a gray light as Seiji walked through it, heading for the clearing he usually went to for his training exercises.  He stopped as he heard some soft panting there and stood near a tree as he gazed into the clearing. His eyes widened as he saw Genaisa going through her katas slowly, moving with fluid grace as she worked out. She stiffened as she heard some rustling, then looked over, seeing Seiji standing against a tree. He smiled gently at her, not noticing the slight frown of disapproval on her lips as he stepped forward, asking, “Mind if I join you?”  She shrugged, saying nothing as she returned to her routine.

Seiji sighed softly as he watched her slash her practice katanas in slow arcs, mirroring the battles that they had been through. He smirked. “Or maybe we could spar for a bit?” he asked, noticing her tenseness as she turned to him, her eyes unreadable.

“Very well,” she replied softly, and then tossed him one of the katanas. He grabbed it easily out of the air, and then faced her. They bowed formally to each other, and then came up into defensive positions. Gazing at each other steadily, they watched for signs of weaknesses in the soft pale light. Suddenly, he attacked, slashing down at her in an easily blocked slash. She parried it easily, returning the favor in a side swipe, which he blocked. They continued this for several minutes, testing each other’s flexibility and defenses.

Standing back and looking at him with an amused smirk, Genaisa declared softly, “Date Seiji. If that is the best you have to offer, than I will leave and not waste my time anymore.”  He cocked an eyebrow at her, and then smirked at the challenge. They came together swiftly, thrusting, counter-thrusting, slashing, and parrying in movements so swift that the eye couldn’t follow without extreme concentration.  Flipping over him as he slashed low, Genaisa swung her blade around, grinning as he blocked it and returned it.  They spun around each other, blades cracking together as they met time and again in a martial dance.

In a flash though, Seiji moved in, twirling his blade to catch hers before tripping her behind the leg. They crashed to the ground, panting heavily as he pinned her with his body, twining his legs with hers and pinning her hands above her head.  They gazed at each other; chests heaving with their exertions as the silence of the woods surrounded them. Her eyes widened briefly as she lay beneath him, struggling slightly against him in sudden fear.  He frowned softly as he whispered, “Do you not feel the passion, Genaisa? Why do you deny yourself what we offer freely?” He leaned down, brushing her lips with his own, their breaths mingling as their mouths briefly touched and met.

She whimpered softly as he exerted his control slightly, spreading her legs to lie between them as he pressed his lips firmly to her own. She stiffened, struggling once more as his tongue invaded her mouth. /Onegai! Onegai Seiji!/ she cried out in fear.

He gasped softly as he pulled back, his eyes dark, yet wide with shock at what he had just been doing. He wrenched himself from her, trembling as he ran a hand through his hair to calm his desire. He looked over as she sat up, eyes and face blank with fear and sorrow as she curled up. “Genaisa…gomen….gomen nasai…” he whispered softly, reaching a hand towards her trembling form.

She stood up, trembling slightly as she kept her face away from him. “Don’t….I shouldn’t have let it happen in the first place,” she whispered softly, avoiding his eyes and reach. She went over and picked up the sparring weapons, looking at them blankly for a minute.

He got up, walking over to her slowly. “No…it isn’t your fault. I lost control and should never…WOULD never have done that…” he whispered hoarsely. He placed his hand on her shoulder, slowly sliding it down her arm to her bloodless hand. “None of us would hurt you, Genaisa,” he whispered as he looked down at their hands.  A sudden thought occurred to him as he gazed at her hand. “Why didn’t you use your power to stop me?” he asked softly, looking up into her suddenly tear-filled eyes.

She looked away, pulling her hand away as she said softly, “I would never use my power against you or the others willingly.” She looked at him, then away again, stepping away. “It is against honor to stoop to that level when one can fight equally,” she stated softly, clenching her hand into her tunic.  “I believe in fairness.”

“Then why won’t you be fair to both yourself and us?” Seiji asked softly as he came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her in a tight hug.

She didn’t move as she stood in his embrace, her face hidden from him by her hair and shadows.  She didn’t say anything for a minute, just standing within his hold as she stared blankly at the grass. Finally, softly, she replied, “That’s just how it is, Seiji.”  Gently, she pulled from his hold and walked away, leaving him to sadly gaze at her.

*~~**~~*

Nasuti smiled softly as she stirred the miso soup she was making for breakfast. She had surprised the boys who were up with her sudden appearance and was delighted at the warm welcome she had received. She still was looking forward to seeing Seiji, Genaisa, and Ryo since they were either sleeping or just out. The sun was slowly rising, foretelling a clear and beautifully sunny day as the red haired woman prepared the brunch.  Hearing the door to the back room open, she looked up and smiled as she saw Seiji come in. He blinked in surprise as he saw her, then a warm smile crossed his lips. “Nasuti-san…it is good to see you,” he greeted softly as he came over by the counter.

Smiling back as she nodded, Nasuti replied, “It is good to see you as well, Date-kun. Have you seen Genaisa by chance? None of the others knew where she was.”

He looked away swiftly, sorrow and regret flashing briefly within his eyes as he turned away. “I don’t know where she is now. I saw her…earlier,” he replied quietly, not giving any more of an answer as he walked out of the room, mumbling something about needing a shower.

Frowning in perplexity, Nasuti sighed softly. ‘Something definitely is up,’ she thought to herself as she expertly got out the wontons and placed them on a plate.

After breakfast, Seiji and Touma decided to go into town for more supplies and food. Shu and Shin went outside to exercise as Ryo was still sleeping. No sign of Genaisa was found, but Nasuti noticed that the young men didn’t say anything of it. She shook her head as she went into her office to work on getting information on the shiroi yoroi that had drained, yet conquered.  She wished silently that Genaisa would come back soon, since she seemed to know so much…

*~~**~~*

Ryo gasped softly as he woke from his nightmare, holding his head as he shuddered. ‘It’s just a dream…just a dream…’ he kept on telling himself. He sighed softly as he felt a gentle tongue lick the sweat off of his face and he smiled. “Byakuen,” he murmured softly, scratching the huge head behind the ear lovingly. Normally, one of the others would be with him, chasing away the nightmares. But they had all gotten up early on, letting him sleep.  He slowly stood up, eyes falling briefly on his yoroi orb as he walked over to the glass doors leading out to the balcony.  He smiled as he saw the beauty before him and walked out, breathing in the fresh air as he let the sun warm his face.  He heard Shin call out and looked down to see both Shin and Shu practicing some moves.

Shu easily flipped Shin up into the air, letting their hands and fingers interlace as he held him by the one hand above him. He then bent his body and pushed up, sending Shin into a graceful twist and flip, landing in front of Kongo’s holder with a small smile. 

Ryo smiled as he gazed at his two lovers, saying, “Looking good, guys.”

They both looked up, smiling as Shin called, “Ryo!”

Shu grinned and winked as he replied, “Yeup, keeping in shape. How ya feeling, bud?”

Grinning back, Ryo responded softly, “A bit tired but otherwise feeling better.”  He looked up then, blinking as he stared. Shu and Shin both turned, gaping slightly as they watched.

Genaisa walked slowly up the hidden path from the lake, not seeing them as she pondered something.  Dressed in short jean shorts and a tie up sleeveless shirt that left an expanse of belly showing, they watched silently as she came into the sun. Ryo felt his throat constrict as he saw her, feeling both want and sadness flooding through him as he saw her innocent approach. She looked up suddenly, feeling eyes watching her and flushed slightly as she saw their intense gazes. She looked up and blinked as she saw Ryo’s half-naked body, then a slight smirk crossed her lips.

As she got near them, she asked lightly, “So tell me Shu, Shin….do you look as hot as Ryo does without your shirts?”

Three jaws dropped as they stared at her, blushes tingeing the three Troopers’ faces in surprise. Shu then shook himself and grinned. “We’ll bare it if you will,” he shot back, chuckling as she tossed him a grin and sauntered into the house, her ebony hair swinging lightly behind her.

They watched her go in, and then looked at each other. “Did she just…flirt with us?” Shin asked softly, his slight blush deepening.  Shu grinned and whistled, walking away with his hands behind his head. Shin and Ryo looked at each other, exchanging hopeful, yet amused grins before going in opposite directions.

*~~**~~*

Nasuti typed diligently at the computer, cross-referencing her notes with the ones on her grandfather’s files.  She looked up as she heard a soft knock on the door and smiled brightly. “Genaisa! So there you are!” she cried warmly, watching as the raven haired female smiled and came into the room.

“Gomen nasai. I didn’t know you were around,” Genaisa replied softly, face apologetic as she came and sat on the edge of the desk near the red head.

Smiling gently up at her, Nasuti patted her knee. “Don’t worry about it. I’m just glad that you are better and alive,” she answered soothingly, noting the sad smile on the other girl’s face. “How are you feeling?” she asked kindly.

Genaisa looked away and murmured softly, “I am fine. Still weak, but nothing like I was a couple of days ago.”

Tilting her head in curiosity, Nasuti queried, “When did you wake up?”

Shrugging, Reikon’s holder replied, “About two days ago. Was off and on somewhat during that time, but pretty well out according to the…others.” She bit her lip, swinging her legs distractedly. She looked over at the computer and prevented Nasuti from asking another question by asking one of her own. “What are you working on?” she asked, gazing at the image of Rekka on the screen before turning curious violet eyes to Nasuti’s green.

Sighing as she shook her head, Nasuti replied, “I am working on how the shiroi yoroi appeared.”

“You mean, Kikoutei,” Genaisa corrected softly, looking down as Nasuti turned her gaze to the younger woman.

“Is that its name?” the redhead asked, receiving a nod in reply. “Genaisa, can you give me information on this Kikoutei?” Nasuti asked, gazing at her intently.

Sighing softly and nodding, Genaisa looked up at her. “What is it you wish to know?” she asked softly.

*~~**~~*

“So….Kikoutei is a combination of all five yoroi based on their jins?” Nasuti asked as she looked at Genaisa amazed. ‘How did she come to all of this information?’ she wondered, her mind reeling with the information Reikon’s holder had just disclosed.

Nodding, Genaisa looked down at her legs. “In order to call upon the shiroi yoroi, their minds and hearts must be one,” she explained, then got up and went to the window. Unseen by Nasuti, Genaisa watched silently as Shin and Shu sparred, laughing here and there as they exchanged punches and kicks.

“So that’s why you had them work together and fight as much on their own as possible,” Nasuti said, dawning realization on her face as she gazed over at Genaisa. 

Nodding once again, Genaisa’s eyes saddened as she watched the two kiss lightly, then go running towards the lake for a dip. “They needed the deep bonds of love and friendship and that is what helped them to defeat Arago.  I am glad they found the bond and I hope they realize what a precious gift it is they have,” she murmured softly, leaning her head against the window.

Looking at her, Nasuti asked softly, “Something they’ve shared with you, ne Genaisa?” When the other girl didn’t reply, she frowned in concern as she turned to her. “Genaisa? Daijoubou?” she asked softly.

“I’m fine, Nasuti-san,” Genaisa replied softly then looked over at the other woman.  “Just fine.”

Frowning even more, Nasuti gazed steadily at the other woman. “Genaisa…you haven’t answered my question,” she stated, biting her tongue on the other question she had.

Genaisa looked back out the window as she replied, “No…we do not share this bond.”

“But why? Don’t you want to be friends?” Nasuti asked, confused. “Aren’t you lonely?”

Shrugging, the raven-haired girl mumbled, “It doesn’t matter. This is how it must be.”

“But why?” Nasuti pressed, worried at the acceptingly flat tone of voice.

Looking back at her, Genaisa answered flatly, “Because anyone I am close to dies.”

“What do you mean?” Nasuti plowed onwards, hoping the other girl would open up to her.

Genaisa sighed softly, looking down at her hands. “Kaos….wasn’t the first one I’ve lost…and he won’t be the last if I am not careful,” she murmured softly.

But, before Nasuti could ask anymore, Genaisa’s gaze came up and stared at the doorway. Nasuti looked over in surprise. “Ryo! What are you doing up? You should be sleeping,” she commented and Ryo grinned as he brought his gaze to her.

He shrugged as he walked in. “I’ve been sleeping all week. I needed to get up and around,” he replied as he smiled at Nasuti, and then glanced over at Genaisa, who was watching him with an unreadable expression. She looked over as a low purring growl rumbled out from Byakuen as he padded in as well and lay down near the desk.  He watched as her face softened and sighed sadly. ‘Wish she would look at us like that…’ he thought to himself, not even seeing the glance that Genaisa tossed him as she walked over to Byakuen.

Stretching out on top of the big cat, the raven haired girl smiled gently as she began scratching behind his ears and going down his head to his neck. The loud rumbling purrs increased as the other two watched in amusement. “Well…Byakuen seems to enjoy that quite a bit, huh Ryo?” Nasuti observed with a grin.

Ryo grinned slightly back at her. “Yea…he does,” he replied wanly, then sat down at the window.  He looked out briefly, and then looked back at the two females. “So…what were you two doing?” he asked, curiosity visible in his tiger blues.

Genaisa almost visibly stiffened as she shot Nasuti a look, but the other girl just ignored her. “We were discussing about the shiroi yoroi…Kikoutei as Genaisa has said,” the red haired woman explained as she turned back to her computer and pulled up some files that now made sense after the other girl’s disclosures.

Ryo looked over at Genaisa in surprise. “Kikoutei? Is that what it’s called?” he asked and she nodded, nuzzling Byakuen’s neck as he purred under her scratching.  He looked back at Nasuti. “So what else did you learn?” he asked politely, curious.

“Well, according to my grandfather’s research and Genaisa’s information, Kikoutei is basically when all five yorois combine their power. But from what I saw…its power is phenomenal. How do you feel, Ryo?” Nasuti asked as she turned her chair to look at Rekka’s holder.

Ryo frowned slightly in thought. “It was intense, Nasuti, but I’m ok now.  I just am glad it’s all over with,” he answered as he looked out the window. “All I can remember is just…combining with the others.” He frowned some more as he spoke.

“We don’t know if it is over with, Ryo. Our destinies are not to be that way,” Genaisa murmured quietly as she lay on the tiger, running her fingers through soft fur. He looked over at her, locking eyes with her unreadable gaze. “We must continue to be prepared for there are more than Youja that we need to deal with,” she added softly.

“Ryo…don’t worry. I shall do as much searching for information as I can with Genaisa. You just rest and get better, ok?” Nasuti suggested soothingly as she watched the two. She saw the flash of sadness in Ryo’s eyes and wondered on it as she continued. “Why don’t you go and rest while I get some dinner going?” she asked gently.

Byakuen growled softly as he leaned up and Nasuti smiled at him. “Oh Byakuen…are you hungry too?” she asked teasingly. Genaisa and Ryo laughed softly as Byakuen purred.

Genaisa got up and stretched as she asked, “Nasuti…is it alright if I make some dessert while we wait for Seiji and Touma to return with groceries?”

Nodding and smiling, Nasuti replied, “That would be wonderful. And Ryo…get some sleep.” She grinned at the young Rekka holder, who blinked innocently. They looked over as Genaisa smirked and walked out of the room, heading for the kitchen. Sighing softly, Nasuti looked over at Ryo. “Ryo-san…don’t give up hope on her. She is very lonely,” she murmured, smiling gently.

Ryo smiled back at her as he walked past, squeezing her shoulder. “I know, Nasuti-san….I know,” he stated as he walked out.

*~~**~~*

Genaisa sighed softly as she stirred the batter for the dessert she was making. She kept on wondering why she was doing this, but then she would push it out of her head. She looked over as she heard some laughter and talking as Shin and Shu walked in. They smiled at her as they came in and saw her. “Genaisa-san! Whatcha doing?” Shu asked as he leaned against the counter. Shin grinned as he went over to the refrigerator and looked in for something to drink.

She smiled slightly at them as she stirred. “I am making some dessert for tonight while Nasuti-san is waiting for Date-kun and Hashiba-kun to return,” she explained politely as she stirred the mix and reached for the measuring cup of water to be added.

Suddenly, she gasped, dropping the cup, which shattered, as she trembled and fell to her knees. “Genaisa!” Shin and Shu cried out as they ran to her side.

She gasped softly again in pain as she hugged herself. “Seiji…Touma…” she whispered in fear. Just as suddenly as it had happened, it stopped and Reikon’s holder collapsed against Shin as she whimpered in pain, her eyes clenched shut.

“Genaisa…daijoubou? What happened?” Shu asked softly as he wiped her forehead of sweat and watched in concern as she labored to breathe.

She sat up slightly, looking down. “Youja…a new enemy has shown his face and attacked Touma and Seiji,” she whispered softly. The two gasped softly in concern and looked at each other, but her next words stopped them. “They are coming home…and we will need to prepare,” she murmured softly before she started picking up the glass fragments, not even noticing the cuts she was giving herself from the sharp shards.

“Genaisa…let us do this,” Shin murmured softly as he stopped her with a gentle hand. She looked up at him and he smiled softly at her. “Let me take care of your wounds and Shu can clean this up,” he suggested soothingly. She looked down at her hands blankly, just realizing that she had indeed hurt herself.  She nodded slowly as if in a daze and let herself be led from the kitchen as Shu began to clean up the rest of the mess.  Now…they would wait for Seiji and Touma’s return.

TBC

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