Gomen Gomen Gomen Gomen for lack of update I've had a very busy couple of weeks, and honestly have not had the time or gathered enough effort to sit down and type it out ! xD Haha. Ok, that's really not supposed to be funny, but I think it is. .;

After many Many MANY threats from my friend Yeito Anego I have sat down and finished it xD;

Anywho, I also would like to say Gomen for the lack-luster performance of my last chapter o.o; Totally filler. Well, I know for a fact that people read my story and not This so, I'll stop typing now :D Enjoy

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-Shihu

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When the Wind Blows

Chapter 5

Ominous Outlook

The Sessou Academy bell rings promptly at 7:45 a.m. every morning whether inrain, shine, snow or other natural disaster. Kanatarou Shihu arrived past the quickly closing white gates of Sessou Academy at this time, barely squeezing inbetween the twoshining white bars. Smirking broadly at the moniter, he leaned over catching his breath." Heh, Just...made...it. "

The moniter gave a look a pure disdain at the disheveled boy, his jacket unbuttoned and his medium-length blonde hair ruffled and untidy. A thin line that would be called a mouth got thinner at his comment, and spoke curtly asshe adjustedher glasses. " Well. You DO need to try to be more careful to be more punctua- " Stopping early,she looked up to see the boy gone and giving a small ' huff 'she walked off into the building.

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A tall, studious-looking girl with deep raven hair passed the fleeing figure of Shihu as he ran to his class. The girl followed his form with a curious violet stare behind smart, slightly stylish glasses. She gave off the air of being uptight and studious,... too smart to talk to. Holding a stack of papers, sheflipped her shorter ebony bangs away from her face, as the rest of her medium-length hair also flowed.Shihu only glanced at her, and didn't notice her really, but she certainly noticed him-- without showing it.

The hallway had been empty because classes were about to start. Luckily for her, she had first period off today, as she looked cautiously left, then right as she paused in front of the door marked "Study Hall #4 ".Sure that she was quite alone, she slid open the door and entered the quiet Study Hall. Turning left down the rows of desks and tall bookshelves, she sat across the table from a tall boy leaning back in the chair, sleeping with a magazine on his face.

Placing the stack of papers on the desk, she sat quietly studying his person for a few moments, waiting for him to respond. Slowly a slender hand grabbed the magazine off, as his right came up to his mouth stifling a yawn. " Uwahh Kyoko-chan is already here ? " Leaning forward, she was faced with that angellic appearance once more as he rubbed his deep crimson eyes. She sat quietly as he ran a hand through his golden hair, a little deeper colour than the boy's she saw. " So, Kyoko-Chan " He said happily, setting his sweet, childish face into his hands, his elbows on the table, he turned his head to the side inquisitivly. "What have you gotten for me today ? "

Adjusting her glasses, she sat straighter, sliding the papers across for him to see. " Hai. As you can see, everything is going according to plan. We have spies stationed everywhere around the school, and they do not know about our plans, or who we are, so they cannot divulge any information if caught. We have noted two meetings in the past couple of days, though we have notfigured out anything substantial." Placing her hands in her lap, she played at the edge of her blue and silver skirt nervously. " There is...another issue that has suddenly come up that I thought I should bring to your attention, Namiki-Sama. The new transfer, Kanatarou Shihu has been actively seen around and with the Ryu. " Seeing his face grow a tad stony at this, she thought quickly of how to fix the situation. " But, I do not think he knows of us, or them. He has just been around many of their members,...probably to see if he is one of us. "

" So. Shihu-kun has finally come here. " His eyes looked out, glazing over a minute remebering pasts-gone-by. Flicking his eyes over her, she started, paying rapt attention to his serious face. Smiles all gone, he ran a hand through his golden hair and his crimson eyes looked to the window, as if it would give him answers. " Let's see what he does. Have one ofus befriend him.I will allow you to choose and I trust your decision, Kyoko-Chan--Don'tmake me regret it. "Leaning forward, he flipped through the pages quickly.

Kyoko shivered inside as she stood quietly, visibly unshaken by his request, though she was terrified inside. He was very powerful, and she would not like to get on his bad side. Bowing respectfully, she murmered a quiet " Hai, Namiki-Sama. " She quickly walked out of the room gracefully, and just as she was at the door, she heard him murmur quietly at her, " Tell Ueda I need to see him. " Lookingrightat thedoor, she gazedhim she bowed replying a soft " Hai, Namiki-Sama. "

Shutting the door quietly, she leaned against the frame softly, exhaling. He was definatly in a bad mood today. ' I need to go and contact Ueda immediately...and find someone to shadow Kanatarou-kun. ' She straightened and tugged at her skirt, making sure to look unruffled and impeccable. She walked down the hallway, deviod of any emotion, her face a stony marble carving.

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Collapsing in his seat, Monday seemed to drain his energy away ever-so quickly. Checking his watch, Shihu saw the blue flourescant glow of 8:01 a.m. gleam against his face, as he sighed, leaning back in the wooden seat. Looking at the pale white ceiling tiles absent-mindedly, his chair was teetering on the back two legs.

The door to the back of the room opened loudly as Tetsuya Kazuya walked through, looking suave as ever, though his face seemed to show the strains of weary. Looking at him boredly, Shihu continued to teeter on his chair as he emitted a yawn.

Kazuya came closer, a predetory smile lurking on his lips. Leaning down toward his ear, Shihu could feel his warm breath. An unconcious shiver ran down his spine as he tried not to move.

"Morning, Shihu-kun. "

He turned to face his classmate, balking at his utter and total disreguard for his personal space, but instantly got quieted by the look on Kazuya's face. His devilish face, onlycomplemented by his amber orbs gazed down at him with the most evil,sadistic, sexy grin he had ever seen. Kazuya looked down at him like he was something about to be conquered, like a prize or goal. When he flashed his white teeth, he got the distinct feeling he said : " You're mine ". Though, looking at him unabashed, he shook the feeling and dismissed it for an early morning.

Sitting correctly in his seat, he heard the homeroom teacher take roll, he dug his notebook out of his backpack, getting ready to start the ever-slow day.

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" Uwahh Ueda-Sama !! "
" Ueda-sempai !! How are you !? "
" Ah, Ueda-Sama please accept mine !"

Feeling frustrated, the tall lanky boy smiled widely, running a hand through his long black hair. It seemed so dark it almost appeared blue in certain lights. His light grey eyes scanned over the many fangirls blocking his path, sighing a bit. Noting one girl in particular he saw he standing quite erect against the wall across from his homeroom. ' Why is lunch so hectic ?...At least I get free bentos ... "he thoughtto himself with a small smile playing on his lips.

" Oh girls, you know I only accept the first one.. Gomen ! "

Holding a handmade bento, he held up a hand in front of his face and bowed a bit. A collection of 'Awwwws ' and slow scuffling away. Seeing that he was quite alone, he headed over across the hall and looked out the window, leaning on its sill.

" Kyoko. How are you today ? I trust that you are well, and you haven'tassignedme anything too hopeless. "

Peering into the bento and see an immaculate display, he smiled. " Oh this one looks good. "
"Hello Ueda. I am fine, and I trust that you are quite well too, because I have a job, as you have already guessed. I need you to get more in-depth information about this boy. " She walked over and joined him at the windowsill and slipped him a sheet of paper. "The boyhas attracted his eye today, and hebecame quite cross this morning. I need someone you think is capable of shadowing him...someone in his own grade at least. I have taken care of assigning someone to be a new 'friend', so you must not worry about that one. Just be sure to get someone in his grade to moniter him, and give you daily reports."

Looking at the sheet of paper, he saw an unruly boy with bright blonde hair, and a pretty face. " Ooh, I see I see. So, THIS is what it has become. " Shaking his head, he looked out the window thinking of Namiki. ' So you couldn't forget could you ?'

He could tell that he was being looked at quizically by Kyoko, and he gave her his award-winning smile. " Oh, do not fret Kyoko. I will definatly take care of this. I'll talk to Namiki and see what his problem is. " Patting her head, he shooed her away to go eat lunch, mumbling about " healthy snacks" and " you should eat more ".

Stopping a few steps away, she turned her face slightly to a profile, and spoke quietly. " By the way, I had forgotten to mention...He wants to see you. " She continued on her way down the hall, as he faced toward the window sighing.

Picking through the bento, his light eyes scanned over the information page for Kanatarou, Shihu. ' Wow, they haven't got a lot, have they ?' Shaking his head, he looked outside, seeing that the stormclouds have, in fact, NOT gone away as the weatherman said, but seemed to grow in strength.

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Grabbing a couple of dollars, Shihu ran to the machines and grabbed some bread and a drink. Usually he brought his lunch, but today he forgot it. Heading up to the roof, which was now a habit, he opened the door to the outside, and immediately heard the sounds of someone getting beat up.

"Off-- Ow !! " " That's what you get you little shit ! Teach you to deal with us ! "

Shihu saw a boy younger than him getting repeatedly kicked in the stomach and hit with a bar. Running over, he dropped his other items and started popping his knuckles loudly.

" Hey ! What the hell is going on up here ?! "

The two attackers looked up with a dumb stare, andsmiled a bit.

" Nothing, why don't you go ahead and leave before you get hurt princess! "
" Yeah ! Don't want to scar your perfect porceline face! "

Apparently they thought thatthe jokes were hilariously funny, and werelaughing so hard they didn't see Shihu rush over in front of them. His tall frame of 5'7 towered over them by a couple ofcentimeters, as he looked down on them, his face twisted with anger.A smilepulled at the corner of his mouth as he reached back with his right hand slowly, and dealt a feint punch to one of the goons straight in his stomachwith his left hand. The other goon quicklystopped laughing and ran over, trying to avenge his friend. Duckingunder his right hook, hepulled his right arm back and straightened dealingthe heavy blow of his elbow to the back of the other goon's head.

" ...Shit...We're not gonna forget this you freaking punk ! "

" Yeah,... just you wait ! "

The goons quickly scrambled to their feet and ranto the door of the roof and exited hastily, a string of curses following after them.

Straightening up, he ran a hand trough his hair as he looked over to the boy laying on the ground. His loose auburn hair fell into his face over a pair of glasses, which were broken, and many cuts and scrapes on his small face. He looked so delicate laying there, his frame small and shaking a bit as he tried to sit up, holding one of his arms. Rushing over, Shihu, knelt down and sat next to him, helping him sit up. Clear, deep, ocean-blue eyes stared at him a minute, before a hand went to habitually fix his glasses.

" Th-Thank you very much for helping me. Y-You shouldn't have, ...th-those bullies might c-come after you too."

His deep eyes became clouded with worry suddenly as he looked down in his lap. Feeling his small frame shake a bit, he could tell that a few tears were falling onto his black pants.

" Haha, I doubt it. I actually hope they'll see me again so I can kick their asses. Don't worry, I won't let them get you again. "

A big grin from ear to ear covered his face, the kind a photographer dreams about shone on the boy, as he looked up teary-eyed. Blonde hair ruffling in the chilly wind, he stood the boy up and lead him over to the side of the stairwell, picking up his lunch while doing so.

" So, Fwhuts joor nume ? " So, what's your name ? He said while handing the boy some bread, while successfully devouring his own.

The aubrun-haired boy looked up suprised as he held the bread like a sacred item, something special. Looking down at it, he tenitively opened it. " N-Nara ...Tsu-Tsukasa. "

With a loud gulp, Shihu finished off his bread and extended a hand. " Well, Nara Tsukasa, my name is Kanatarou Shihu, and you're welcometo eat lunch with me up here anytime. Friends ?"

Tsukasa looked up amazed, and smiling brilliantly, his pure brilliant face contrasted all the cuts and bruises littering his face. ".. Ha-Hai !! Friends ! Thank you ! " Taking his hand he shook it slightly, his deep blue eyes glittering.

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"- in "
" Jin ! "

Looking up suddenly, Jin Makashirou found that he was about 2 centimeters away from his most trusted friend, Tetsuya Kazuya. His amber eyes were annoyed as he leaned his face on his hand.

" Uh, yes ? Were you saying something ? "

Batting his hazel eyes, he gazed at Kazuya innocently, trying not to make him any more irate than he already was. Kazuya's face seemed still a bit peeved, he quickly went back to normal, as he sat back leisurely in his seat.

" I WAS saying that I need a status report about the club. "

Sighing a bit, he looked quickly left and right in the deserted library, though knowing full well that there was no one there. Not one person would dare go into the the library at lunchtime, let alone the old library. He turned to his bag on the corner of his chair, and pulled out a couple of folders, thick with print-outs, and pictures. " Ah, onto business. As you know, Koki and Haru have been keeping close eyes on the Kuro, as you have asked them. " Pulling out a packet of papers, he slid them across the table for Kazuya to look at. " Well, ever since the transfer came, the Kuro have been especially active, and yet passive at the same time. Koki has noted movements from Yamano Kyoko, and also, we have seen her interact with Ryuzaki Ueda. " Flipping through his large stack of papers, he pulled a couple of print-outs with Kyoko and Ueda's picture and a brief bio underneath. Sliding it across, he noted how Kazuya's face was tenser than usual. " Other than that, wehave not seen any other movementbythe other members that weknow of. They're laying lowrightnow it seems."

Looking up at Jin, Kazuya rubbed his face, and allowed his hands to slide down slowly. " Do you know what they were meeting about ? " He said slowly, and a bit tersely.

Folding his hands across the papers, Jin shook his head while speaking. " No, all we do know is something about sending people into action. Haru was there, but he couldn't stay long. Apparently, their impromtu meeting only lasted 3 or 4 minutes, tops. "

" Damn, it looks like things are getting quite complicated... I have a bad feeling about this Jin. A very horrible feeling that something big is going to go down, ...and soon. "

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" So, what grade are you in Nara-kun ? "

Looking up at Shihu, Tsukasa was amazed at his bravery and still couldn't get over how he had saved him. " Oh, y- you can call me Tsukasa, Kanatarou-sama. I- I'm a sophomore this year. A-Are you a Junior ? "

Abashed, Shihu looked at him a minute before rubbing his head, " Baka, don't call me Kanatarou-sama, it makes me feel weird. Just Shihu is fine. " Rubbing his lose auburn hair again, he smiled at his innocence. What he didn't notice is the beet-red blush that filled his pink cheeks like apples. " Yeah, I'm a Junior. "

The bell rang annoyingly, as they stood brushing themselves off a bit. Shihu could tell that Tsukasa was hurt a lot more than he let on. 'Well, after being beaten with a pipe, it'll do that to you. ' His face looked annoyed as he helped him down the stairs.

" Wh-Where are you taking me Shihu-sama ? " Tsukasa said nervously as he noted that he was definatly not headed toward the Sophomore hallway.

" I'm taking you to the nurse, you need to get bandaged up. " He said, smiling a bit. Knocking, he opened the door to the nurse's office, entering with the limping Tsukasa. A tall dark-haired woman stood immediatly, her hair in loose curls at the end. " Oh my goodness ! What happened ? " Rushing over, she took the boy from Shihu and immediatly sat him down on the patient bed.

Blanching, Tsukasa looked skiddish as he glanced at Shihu with horror in his eyes. No, he could not let anyone know that he had gotten beat up on the roof !

" Oh, He accidentally fell down the stairs from the roof. Someone spilled some juice on the top stair. "

Looking over at him amazed, his mouth gaping open. A smiled grew on his face as Shihu winked at him before leaving.

" Oh my ! You do need to get fixed up ! " The nurse gushed as she immediatly took out some bandages and started to work on his face.

" Catch ya' later Tsukasa. " Shihu waved slightly as he let himself out, heading back to class.

" You sure do have a nice friend ! So very thoughtful. "

" Hai,...Hai, he is a very good friend. " He said nodding, and wincing slightly at the antiseptic that was applied gently to his face.

While walking to his class, little did Shihu notice theperson standing on the opposite sideand a little bit down the hallway. Glancing up from the window, thestranger studied Shihu a moment, letting about 30 seconds pass untilthey follwed him. Reaching insidetheir jacket,they felt in the secret pocket,their hand finally settling on cool, sleek metal. It seemed to burn undertheir fingertips asthey slowly pulled it from the silky cloth. ' Finally, ... it is the end. ' Pointing the cool metal squarely at Shihu's back, the stranger called out his name. " Kanatarou Shihu ! " He turned,as panic filled his face as a 'click' echoed through the stone-silent hallway.

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Yatta :D It is done ! Chapter 5 ! I hope there was enough suspence in there for you,...;
Gomen, there was no fluff in this chapter, but there will be eventually ;D Till next time :D

-Shihu