From Safe Haven to Treacherous Domain[O]

[Chikyo Enmei]

Seemingly disappearing from the scene, the rooftop above only contained two Shinigami. Enmei now upon the lover levels, made swift work to either get the unconscious thugs to safety or bring the deceased to a place they could properly be attended to. Considering their proximity and the young man's footwork, this wasn't an issue. The safe haven he'd chosen for these thugs was the very bar a certain Shinigami came out from prior. Enmei had assisted the owner of the tavern many times before, it was easy to call in a favour. Likewise, he owed a visit to another "client" of his. A lady whom kept residence in this district, seemingly by her lonesome. She didn't need Enmei's help directly, so much as he needed her assistance. Yes, she certainly knew about the Buddhist's works and his own quirks.

One of his quirks was his uncanny way of entering her home. Ever stealthy, it was as if Chikyo was a ninja. His form entering the doorway in such a manner; that the opening and closing of the door was never done. A subtle "illusion", crafted by knowledge of movement and the ability to minimize his presence. He always made himself known with a friendly greeting.

"Afternoon m'lady."

He was behind her, his hood over his head; eyes reflecting the surrounding ambience. He only looked up upon hearing sounds from the rooftop. He expected things to get heated with Mumei up there but for destruction of this Lady's house.

"It seems my nakama are causing a ruckus upstairs. Judging by the damage, you'd best scold them for their misbehaviour. Oh they'll also pay for the damages done."

He flashed a smile beneath the shadows of his hood. Knowing that the first bit of damage would probably not be the last, he made himself comfortable, whilst the lady was free to her own devices. No doubt approaching the sound of the destruction. Considering how strict she was, she wouldn't need Enmei's "advice" about scolding the duo. Simply going over the food supplies he'd purchased, he'd wonder if he'd gathered enough for the kids---

The splinering of the roof trembled inside the home. Enmei adjusted his glasses, expecting unwanted guests to "drop" in. As if his own arrival was "welcomed" by the lady. He remained outside of the area of descent, his presence masked so that his reiatsu could not be sensed. It was as if Enmei really did disappear off that roof. This allowed him to be blamed for the accident, well in Mumei's mind. Oh what a shock the duo would be in for soon. He listened to their words as he hid in the shadows.

[Fumetsu, Kaito]

Still sprawled out on the floor as my gaze looked up once more. The Lady figure that was standing there seemingly said nothing to us. Interesting how she only noticed that I was here. Shifting a bit I'll look at this woman and her ass was all that grasped my eye. Watching with a intent to for a possible sexual encounter once these fools leave. It'll be fun to say the least, but here I was stuck with this nut named Mumei. Why must he be as crazy as he is? Oh well, guess God needed to grant us some kind of entertainment. To think they allowed him to become a Shinigami.

"My lady I do apologize once more about this. I must ask please do not report this to the higher-ups. I really don't need to be hearing their mouths. I just want to relax and right now this floor is pretty relaxing......." My words would trail as if something was happening to me. It seemed that I was falling asleep. My eyelids getting heavy , but maintaining my respect for this lady I would wake up once more. Eye opening wide as I looked at her, "Sorry bout that." I would mutter as my hand took to my scalp again. This time I wondered what was really going through this lovely female's mind.

It was very evident that I was in need of some well deserved rest. Looking over the area, I couldn't quite figure out what was going on. This place it was rather a breath of fresh air. Something that was rare to my being, but then again I was used to this. An I could really get used to this place. Perhaps, she would allow me to stay at her place for a couple of days after all it was close by the bar. I could also carry out several missions from this place. Maybe I should ask her..."Excuse me, Do you mind I relax here?"

[Mr. Hatter]

Mumei sighed he was completely annoyed, but oddly enough whatever this magical pipe was, was something that could become his downfall, for as he took another puff, he felt the smoke flood him the aroma of the pipe took over, he held in the smoke of course, just looking at the situation. He clearly knew something was going to end wrong he could tell by the females gaze at kaito, but like a child he had not a care in the world.. Oddly that’s something different he thought while letting out rings of smoke from his lips.

Sadly because of the thoughts flowing through his head he wasn’t able to truly grasp on to what was happening, another fault of this man or was it partially whatever the hell he was inhaling? His thoughts seemed a lot deeper, and still his distance simply observing, and in all honesty not even sure if the woman knew that this sick, sick man was still watching her, breaking her body down into sizes with a very quizzical face, as he had the nerve to hold the pipe on his lip, and measure her body with his fingers from the air. “….I bet her screams are intoxicating, that or watching her bounce around.” A grin came to his, but was he speaking of a sexual encounter...Or surgery?

The man of course kept his words low as he was excited, but still hadn’t noticed the presence of that damn CHIBI who always seems to be up to something may it be the reason that the females stunned look soon turned to some sort of cutely evil grin best yet maybe he shouldn’t speak anymore? Since Mr. Kaito had a death wish asking to stay in a poor womans home when he himself had a very good bedroom back at the base, where it as clean, but maybe having a womans company is that addictive? He hadn’t had any memories of his past sexual encounters, and chose to forget his experience with Rin… Then again he could have forgot when his mind slipped?

Haha maybe he was as stupid as Kaito for he went ahead and spoke up. “….Shouldn’t you prepare tea for your guest?” The brawler asked while adjusting himself on the beam moving to a relaxed lazier position, his entire left side embraced the beam while his right leg toyed with a small rope, possibly for indoor laundry drying? Who cares? “I prefer mine to be slightly cool, if its too hot or too cold, my strength will make you cry.”

[Chikyo Enmei]

Oh the wiles of a beautiful woman distracted the eyes of men! She paced back and forth, her hips swaying seductively with each stride. She had two intruders infront of her, as it turned out they crashed landed into her bathroom. The place was in complete disarray, her own peaceful shower would not be happening in the comfort of her own abode. Yet she spoke of none of it, in fact, she remained silent.

The awkward silence was filled by the intruder's appologizing profusely and attempting to get their "game" on. How primitive of them, men were men regardless of wheter they were in the after life or not. The first to speak was the one whom was sprawled along the tiled floor. How rude of him not to introduce himself, yet he continued to keep up his "game". His apologies were well overdone, at this point she'd have thrown something at the man's head. After all, a man should not utter such weak excuses, if he was sorry he'd get straight to work. Oh work? The icy stare she maintained prior was replaced with a flirtatious smirk. Her attention now moving to the second intruder.

It would appear as if Kaito's saviour gave him the cold shoulder, not even paying attention to his question in the least. The other had sighed, seemingly annoyed. Who was he to be annoyed, it was her house that got destroyed by their antics! The man even had the GALL to SMOKE in her home! A nerve along the side of her left temple began to pulse. Slowly at first, thus hardly noticeable at all. Well considering they were eying her like a piece of meat, they'd probably catch on. Oh yes, she cetainly caught the gaze of the sick, sick man. It made him look desperate, perhaps he hadn't been with a female companion in a long time...or he just couldn't control his urges. A real man knew how to surpress such feelings, handling themself in a proper manner! Of course even if she was dense, the last line he mentined certainly betrayed his intentions.

"Excuse me but who are you?"

She focused her eyes soley on Mumei at this point, it was hard not to yell at him outright. Who says such twisted lines outloud?! Alas, her expression resumed the cutely evil guise it held after thinking about working Kaito. Oh she even played along with Mumei's insult quite nicely. Her giggle was intoxicating, a sweet honey that surpassed the imagination.

"Oh! How rude of me, let me fix you some tea and tend to your injuries. I'm sure you gentlemen can tell me all about how you ended up in my bathroom over some biscuits and a warm fire."

Although subtle, for those even remotely smart it was clear this lady had a calm anger, her own aura eminating from her being in a threatening way, even as her face retained it's cute guise. She then snapped her fingers, her focus set upon Kaito.

"You wanted to relax for a bit, you look worn out from your patrol. Follow me, I'll prepare a spare bed for you."

At the sound of the door opening, Enmei made himself "scarce", easily hiding out of sight. Should the two follow and they damn well better if they knew what was good for them, they might be able to avoid her "wrath". The spiritual pressure she exerted was so immense, it was almost as if she was a Shinigami Captain. Oh but she carried herself like a sultry single woman, for that one could be sure. Moving around her home freely. It wouldn't take her long to prepare the tea, taking note of the awkward man's request. She also prepared Kaito a futon so he could sleep. Oh she was just such an angel, Kaito must have found his saviour after all.

[Fumetsu, Kaito]

Looking around as there was something that bellowed out from the beam within the air. That was when my nose caught whiff of a very strong stench of my medicinal herb. Wasn't that mines? Glancing up as my lone optic honed in on it's reading. My demeanor slightly shifting a little as I glared at him. The woman's glare seemingly approved of her notion to rage, but for some reason she kept herself cool and collected. My reaction to this situation could have been worst, but alas I did not flee. I stood amidst this damage peering out at her well I was on my back .

"Hmm..." I would hum out as I'll begin to make my way towards my feet. It seemed her hospitality was on another plateau as her looks. Awaiting for her to begin her pace towards the spare bed. I took about two steps glanced upwards towards "Mr. My strength will make you cry." Who still was enjoying my herb as he'll smoke out of my pipe some more. Scratching my head as I leaned forward towards the lady. "Why don't you drop on in," I would utter a simple question to the barbarian. Though his ways weren't to my liking this was how I knew him from the academy. The problem child as most would call him.

Just thinking as I followed her throughout this estate. My mind racing with several ways to go about thanking the lady. It would seem my savior had arrived, but then again within the illusion hides illusions. Forever there can be anything hidden behind fake themes. Seemingly capturing all within their light and tearing their soul to nothing, but a mere string amongst your existence. Alas, Kaito mind once again began to wonder a bit too far. It always seemed to happen to him at the more important time.

Following this woman as it seemed that we were taking longer than expected to get where we were headed. I'll begin to lean forward allowing my lids to drop low. Moving at a sluggish pace it seemed that indeed that the prowess I once had was now gone. Though looks can be deceiving to the eye and that was something that I myself knew. When I first arrived in the Academy...there were several who I saw as not even a threat. Till amongst that one day, out during our swordsmanship practice. Engaged in war with one of my own, the battle was long and hard fought, but alas I came out the victor. That was when the strike that taken my left eye had occurred. The hollow appearing amongst our training grounds, banning together with my sparring partner and great teamwork we were able to leave alive. Ever since that day, I devoted my mind to the sword.

Now I just seek to find a place where I can rest and relax, hoping to never have to use that prowess again. Then again it seemed that the higher-ups were literally draining my muse for this role as Shinigami more and more. Walking and finally hoping to have arrived at the spare bed, I'll begin to speak as I 'll stop abruptly and a simple ,"Eh..Is there something wrong? " Pausing to take a break as I would continue on to say,"Thank you for your hospitality, my lady. I really needed a place to sit and be alone...there's something plaguing my mind and I would like to solve those answers. It's something I just do." My face shifted into a almost embarrassed smile. I wonder what Mumei was up to...alas I wasn't sure how she would handle all my questions, but I would clear them all up with a simple, "That is if that's okay with you."

[Mr. Hatter]

Mumei sighs as he stared at Kaito.. That lazy bastard, but when did he become so useless? In the academy he seemed like one of the annoyances… Like that damn chibi, but there was nothing more that could be said about him… Honestly who could talk bad about someone with a pipe this good? By the way what the hell was this? The shinigami’s interest was poked at.. “…That woman seems odd .. I wonder if I can break it.

A grin came to his face, he wasn’t really caring about the woman personally he was starting to become uninterested in her body, yes it was very good looking, but her personality was angering him he was feeling while she spoke to him, that she had some ulterior motive and for that he didn’t care such a foolish woman probably thought he was eyeing her for sexual reasons, but in truth he wanted to put her under the knife so badly, and as for Kaito to ask him to drop in? He couldn’t just go down normally (my friends our outside and they can’t get in.. Were going to rush the backdoor and break’em in.)

Pushing off the beam he showed that epic upper body strength as if he was some kind of gymnastics master he held himself up horizontally. “Hah… Training with that old man that spoke funny was the best choice for me.” A proud smirk lasted on his face, but soon faded as he pushed off the beam and dived down the large bathroom his mask hanging from the obi sash that…Well it took care of his pants, and the pipe rested along his bottom lip. Both arms extend almost at the exact same time and grab onto a near by pipeline, of course…… The pipe breaks sending him falling again, slamming against another pipe line.

In his mind he could only think of one thing. Wondering if she would still make his tea after this incident, he continued to fall, hitting the ground sending the echoes around the bathroom, as the tiles below cracked underneath him, his eyes widened greatly, a feeling off guilt overcame him, as if a small tear was going to fall from the corner of his eye he couldn’t believe what he had done, there was a broken bathroom pipe in his hand, two more under him, a broken beam, water overflowed the tub from the broken pipeline pouring into it, and not to mention his coat had cracked the floor this Shinigami felt so upset that….Water had splashed in the pipe and ruined the contents inside.

Mumei took to his feet and tossed the broken pipe line to the side, and closed the bathroom door behind him assuming that the woman hadn’t seen what just went down he yelled out to Kaito, where ever they may have gotten off to in the time it took for him to cause a big mess, and ruin the last few puffs. Oi KOURYAA! I NEED A REFILL JUMP TO IT!” His calm composure died, and his other side appeared, those fierce eyes of his seemed like they would look through walls, while his wicked reiatsu finally released itself, for those that knew… He was sure his strength was to make someone cry.

[Chikyo Enmei]

Oh what a sight to behold, two men looking rather pathetic in a lady's bathroom. Chaos had swept by the area before Dorothy's tornado could take her to Kansas. The lovely vixen wasn't the only one whom kept their composure, Kaito also maintained his laziness. How could a man just have so little care for things around him? This was the thought of the hostess in this situation.

Her expression shifted from the cute/polite demeanor to one of confusion. Kaito's actions, puzzled her for a moment until he invited Mumei down from his hanging position. He attemped to show off his own prowress, performing quite the feat. However as with most men showing off, they always screwed up their endeavours. Thus Mumei ended up making a fool of himself. His grasp failing as he moved down to that second pipeline. Breaking it and falling downflat. The added water spraying in his face, while humurous, just served to make that vein pulse even more. It was hard to try and maintain her composure when they kept screwing up!

Though she missed the man's actions thereafter, her own frame turning to "lead the way" to the guest area, had she stuck around any longer she'd have attacked them both and thrown them out of her house. Instead, she walked in silence, Kaito following her. When Kaito called out if there was something wrong, her head turned towards him slowly. It was akin to a marionette being commanded by it's puppeteer. Her expression was blank before a forced smile appeared.

"Don't worry about it, let's tend to your problems first and then we'll discuss my problems."

It sounded forced but she was beginning to like this Kaito fellow. He had manners, despite his laziness. They were keeping a brisk walk but the flat wasn't all that large. Thus it'd be easy for Kaito and his saviour to hear Mumei shout out. He'd closed the door behind him, how thoughtful, despite the bathroom being a complete wreck as it was. She'd have to attend to it once these fools were either out of her house or in a place they couldn't cause further destruction.

"...well, you're already here so why not?"

Once more she forced out her reply, you could tell she REALLY didn't want to host the heathens whom destroyed her home but a certain "Chibi" had spoken to her prior. Those two just didn't appreciate how much he did for them, but they'd soon learn all the same. Ah yes, very soon but for now Kaito had two options.

Fight with Mumei concerning his pipe or enjoy the temptation of a futon. Yes it was laid otu so perfectly for him, there was even a small tea tray which would hoist his cup when it was brought to him. At the moment it was empty and Kaito left standing by himself. The Hostess had to prepare tea, on of which had to be warm, the other served just right (so that Kaito could sleep).

[Fumetsu, Kaito]

Within my trek towards the room that she had began to lead me to. There was a voice calling out from the room that I had exited. 'Oh god...I hope a pipe crushes his skull.' Yes. Thoughts such as these were on a consistent basis for the most part. Still, I could hear his words echoing out asking for a refill. My being merely froze in it's track and I'll begin to flinch as a vein began bulging within my forehead and my facial expression was as thus..">.<" It was one of those moments where I had to hold it in though.

Walking into the room that had a nice futon laid out for me, I'll begin to take all I see and begin to concoct a idea and more on how to better myself. Surely, there was a way for me to repay this lady for her kindness. Stil I wouldn't push her that hard, but I found that it was time to ask her somethings after my quick nap. Alas, in a room filled with quietness, I'll mutter one more thing before I made myself comfortable. It was towards the one known as Mumei...

"Buy your own, kora!" My words weren't merely to sound cool, but to add insult to injury. I was absolute and the tone I carried portrayed my pride. There was too much on my mind to deal with small annoyances at a time like this. If I wanted to there would be no reason for me to even ask for this room. I mean...think about it here I was offered a room to have some quiet time to myself. Whether it was to sleep or whatever else. My opportunity was now laid out to me. Of course I would take it, but not without turning and giving a bow. Reaching in my Shihakushou I would grace the lady with some Ryo. After all her hospitality was one worth rewarding. Perhaps, she was my savior.

[Mr. Hatter]

Mumei sighed as he looked at the pipe, he slid against the wall a bit disappointed it seemed that the one known as Kaito was not only annoying, lazy, and completely useless, but now he was stingy! Who would do such a thing? Introduce someone to something so great, and mind relaxing, but then to take it all away. This young shinigami leaned back against the wall pulling his knees up to his face, slowly rocking in place. “…I will advent to the top..”

Something was truly wrong with this shinigami, as tears started to flow from his eyes he could see the image of a odd four legged creature sitting beside him, its body resembled that of a dog? Wolf? …Canine? Only it had a white-mane, and pure gold spiked fur, as if electricity was being constantly surged into his body, on his other side nearly the same thing, but what were these creatures Mumei thought, with the tears rolling down his eyes, he could see that they were angry, was it cause of his pride? No… Could it be that his strength was so great it made even he cry? Maybe.. So how could some fool dare speak back to him, and not receive the punishment for such behavior.

“ORE………SANJOU!!!!!!” He says loudly letting his voice echo throughout the house before he took to his feet and took off at a mad speed running through the house peeking into each room, his mind blanked until he ran into the room, those cold purple eyes took in the lady and the males image, as his hand held out the pipe and soon added force by pressing his thumb against the wood and snapped it away , as for the metal part he dropped it onto the ground and placed his foot over it, while his other foot slid back, his hand grabbed at his mask and tossed it from behind his back , and finally succeeded in a trick, as the Hollow mask sat perfectly on his head. “Ore…SANJOU!!!!!!!!”” He looked over at mr. Kaito and held up his index finger pointing straight hat him. “Who I am and who I was all depends on how you see past the mist that shrouds me.” Soon his hand adjusted the mask while in the same position.

“As I’ve said before.

My. Strength. Has. Made. You. Cry.”

[Chikyo Enmei]

The "Chibi" had kept well out of sight, allowing for the hostess and Kaito to move about the room. After showing him the Futon, she was paid generously. It made her face light up happily.

"Oh you're much too generous!" she giggled happily. Relieved that she could fix her home and then some. Observing in the shadows, Enmei was smiling at the progress they made. That was when an outrageous roar was yelled out.

"Mumei-san...no surprise."

Allowing the confrontation to take place, he removed his masking and revealed himself when Mumei was confronting Kaito. He snuck over to the Lady's side. He shrugged as he predicted more damage to her establishment. She giggled at his reaction before wrapping an arm around the shorter teen's shoulder. This just made him chuckle, though you could tell he wasn't flustered or "enjoying" it.

Yes, Enmei didn't subject himself to such human desires. These were weaknesses that plagued man.

[Fumetsu, Kaito]

Fluidity in my turn as I begun to notice who was marching their way towards me. Once again a sigh escaped the confines of my chest. Stepping forth as my eyes taken note of Enmei. My vision now locked on him; the annoyance of the household. Who might that person be? None other than the one and only, Mumei of Squad Twelve. Turning my back once more, I'll allow words to slip from my gullet towards the shinigami before me, "I'm sure you would like to know what I said." My being was now relaxed and the entire nature of my being was quite different.

The breaths coming from my being were different from the others and it brought forth a entire new atmosphere around me. Patented resolve came around the Shinigami's being as the aura about my being began to shift. The spiritual pressure leaking bit by bit; the rise of my insane power was ridiculous. Perhaps, this was the the resolve that the academy spoke of so much. The vision that these god's had graced me with were different from before. It was as if they had a certain glare about them that was quite different from the others, but alas my emotions across my face was so serious. My eyes narrowed as my voice deeper as it showed this was not the same, Kaito from before.

"Nothing, you should be made privy to," my words cold as they were bellowed out. Still, I readied my being as he'll note the distance^{[Seven meters]} between both warriors. Kaito had gone into that mind set that cause the higher ups to see him as a prodigy of this generation. The key element of his battle was well known, as my blade seemingly sought for battle. It would see it's light soon enough, but for now the battle hadn't begun. Still I'll hear his last words and mutter a response of my own,"Words so easy..."

Alas my blade was drawn as the light from the room would cast off a shimmering light. It was as it seemed...I had changed, but was it for the best or for the worst.

[Chikyo Enmei]

Eyes made contact as the two shinigami acknowledged each other's presence. Enmei had been lurking in the shadows, awaiting the duo's presence inside the home. After all, it seemed they could barely go a few days without meeting each other. Academy life never ends, after all! Enmei simply closed his eyelids, his lips extending into a smile. A familiar expression, which probably meant Chikyo was up to no goodl He awaited the last of the academy crew to waltz in; Mumei. The brute scientist really hadn't changed much since the Academy days.

His expressions vastly changing from his typical scary scowl to his unpleasant smile. It was no surprise that Kaito greeted him the way he did, or was it? He was observing the two despite his calm demeanor. Kaito's words had changed that moment, not that anyone wouldn't be annoyed with Mumei's antics but the "new" Kaito was too lazy to be annoyed so easily. Wasn't he just whining about some sort of compromise? Resting for awhile was his request, he finally got that but now he seemed...serious.

He looked relaxed but his breathing and posture was different. Enmei couldn't help but adjust his glasses. He couldn't afford to miss what was going down. His senses were honed as he could easily detect the change in spiritual pressure. The Hostess simply pulled Enmei close, the fact she was taller than him really added to the "chibi" title. Still his ears easily detected the deepened voice, it was as if the man had undergone a transformation. His form and voice changing to match with his inner darkness.

"Yami Kaito...?"

Enmei mused, dubbing this "new" Kaito, but in actuality, this Kaito was much more familiar. It had been the same prodigy that he'd witnessed in the academy. Enemi did well to study these geniuses. He himself was not a skilled Shinigami back in the Academy. Yet he knew that through hard work and perseverance, he could learn. His affinity to Hoho had held him back in a way, but through supplementing his hoho with a firm knowledge of the basics, he was able to graduate.

As for the new monster infront of him, well...the illusion of combat, a lust for power, was quite inherit in this man. Enmei only sought one thing; Nirvana. A state of being which even in this "Heaven" he could not obtain just yet. In fact, it seemed as if the illusions of life still plagued him. He just couldn't understand the world, nor could he properly read the situation that was going to play out.