Chapter 16

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Y/n:"Did you get everything you needed?"

Akeno:"Yes, but I don't get why we have to move from here. It's been our home for a long time."

Y/n:"It's for your safety, I don't want you to be in a place where the enemy knows you live at. I can't risk that."

Akeno:"But..." She started to tear up because they were now being forced to leave ever since their discovery by Nightmare and Isabella. Y/n noticed she was crying and went over to comfort her with a hug.

Y/n:"I know how you feel, I don't want to leave our home either but it's for the best."

Akeno:"But mother...she's still buried atop the mountain. We..we can't leave her like that."

Y/n:"She'll be with us wherever we go, trust me."

Akeno:"Where will I go?"

Y/n:"I had a chat with a friend of ours, you might hate me for putting you there but it is necessary."

Akeno:"What? Who did you talk to?"

Y/n:"You'll see."

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Akeno:"NO!"

Y/n:"Wait, Akeno!"

Akeno:"ABSOLUTELY NOT! THEY WANTED ME DEAD YEARS AGO! THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR MOTHERS DEATH AND YOU WANT ME TO LIVE UNDER THE SAME ROOF AS THEM!?"

Suzaku:"Please Akeno, they mean no harm anymore. Ever since I've become the head of the clan, things have changed around here. I understand the past is something hard to let go but I swear to you, I won't let anything bad happen to you."

The place where Y/n brought Akeno really hit her with a great mixture of emotions. The Himejima clan's temple in Kyoto, now run by Suzaku after Suou's death not long ago. The only place where Blackheart and his companions may not be able to track his only weakness down. Kyoto is filled with spiritual power making it tough to locate a specific person. Akeno would have to teleport to and from school as to not get ambushed or kidnapped.

Akeno:"Still, that doesn't change the fact that there are men here that killed my mother!"

Y/n:"Akeno, stop it! I brought you here in hopes of keeping you safe from my enemies. They know if they can get their hands on you then I'll be forced to do their bidding. Nightmare would have his way with you while everyone just watches! I will not allow anything bad happen to you, I swore to mom that I'll keep you safe even if it costs me my life! If someone tries anything against you, I'll deal with them. The Himejima clan is well versed on who I am, my reputation serves me well in times like these. So you will stay here until I deal with the threats at hand, understood?" She started to understand his way of thinking and calmed down.

Akeno:"Then...then if everything goes back to normal, can we go back home?"

Y/n:"That's the plan, but right now I just need you to cooperate with me. You can trust Suzaku, she's family too."

Suzaku:"Absolutely, if you need anything then don't hesitate to ask. If anyone in the clan hurts you with words or physically, let me know." 

Akeno:"I understand...is there a room that I can stay in? I want to collect my thoughts right now."

Suzaku:"Come with me, you'll be staying with me in my room." She stood aside and started to lead the way to her room. Y/n was about to give her a goodbye hug but she stuck her hand out.

Akeno:"Please...not now. I appreciate you caring for me but...this place just brings back bad memories. I'm sorry brother, I want time alone." She walked away with Suzaku, leaving him behind in the main room.

Y/n:"Wait...Akeno..." He felt immense pain in his heart and guilt. He knew it was a bad idea to begin with but it was all for her.

Y/n:"I'm sorry." He turned towards the sliding door of the front entrance and left.

Finally reaching Suzaku's room, she opened the sliding door allowing her cousin to come inside and make herself comfortable. The servants already brought her things and set them aside when she decides to unpack. Suzaku noticed Akeno's distressed look as she sat down on the bed. She took it upon herself to comfort her.

Suzaku:"He's being considerate, he really cares for you much more than you think."

Akeno:"I know...I shouldn't have said that. I didn't mean to push him away like that." She started to tear up and curled up, head drooping from what she said. Suzaku sat down right beside her and wrapped her arm around her, bringing her in.

Suzaku:"Oh dear, don't be like that. The place has changed ever since the old man died. When I heard about the assassination plot directed towards you and your mother, I vowed to myself to change the way our family members are treated. No longer would the mixed be treated as outcasts nor hunted down,  they'll be welcomed as the family members they are."

Akeno:"Did you ever succeed in finding and saving others?"

Suzaku:"Fufu~, I did. I softed the relations between our clan and the Grigori. Not many within the clan believed I could do it but here we are, children of the humans who fell for Fallen Angels running around in the gardens." Akeno looked up at her and listened intently. She never knew what Suzaku had managed to accomplish over the years.

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Somewhere in Japan.

Isabella looked up at the night sky of the Earth and was captivated by the beautiful stars. She was standing by awaiting further orders from Blackheart to either spy or assassinate the Rider's sister.

Although, a small part of her old self lingered within her blackened, corrupt heart. She never knew knew what Y/n truly was, only getting a small glimpse of him before her death. When Blackheart took her soul to the depths of hell with him, that's where she was revived as a minion of his when he infused some of his power to her soul.

Blackheart:"Still thinking of him, I see."

Isabella:"Thinking of who?"

Blackheart:"Don't play dumb girl, you know full well of who I speak of. The Ghost Rider is the enemy, he isn't your boyfriend anymore."

Isabella:"He isn't shit to me!" Her anger spiked and she directed an attack at him. With a swift motion of his hand, she was brought to her knees in submission.

Blackheart:"Don't forget who gave you power as well as bringing you back from the dead. I can always take that power back from you." He warned. He walked up to her and put his hand over her head.

Isabella started reverting back to her human self. Her hair and eye color changed to the color brown and she began to feel herself weaken.

Blackheart:"The Rider is the enemy, understand? He is the only thing standing in my way of making Earth my realm."

Isabella:"I-I understand."

Blackheart:"Good, now I have a mission for you. Find and bring the Rider's close companions to me, unharmed."

Isabella:"What? But that means attacking Lucifer's sister."

Blackheart:"The more that joins in our fun, the merrier! Go, find any important figures and bring them to me. If you encounter him, do not engage him in a fight. Your death will just slow down my plans."

Isabella:"Understood."

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A few days later...

A bar in Kyoto was bustling with customers on a sunny afternoon. More news about the Ghost Rider's appearances and dealings were reported more and more each day. The bartender and his customers all focused their attention to the news anchor reporting on a close up of the Rider's appearance.

(Not this close but you get the point ^.^)

Male Customer:"Woah, the bastard looks menacing. I can't believe he's the one taking down the criminals around here."

Bartender:"Before you hardly ever heard much or seen much of it but now...it's like he doesn't even care about being seen."

Female Customer:"I agree but I'm happy the city feels a lot more safer now."

Male customer:"More safer? Our country is well regarded as one of the most safest nations in the world. I don't know what you've been running into to make it feel 'more safer'."

With the two customers arguing and bickering with each over the topic. A man sat alone at a booth, drinking in sorrow.


The waiter brought him another glass of their strongest beer and yet the man kept on ordering more, unfazed by the drinks.

Waiter:"Sir, I really think you should take it easy on the drinks. You've ordered more than enough to make a man puke his guts out."

Y/n:"Thank you for the concern but I'll be fine. Another glass please...actually just bring the whole bottle." The waiter looked at him, worried about his customers mental state. He went to go retrieve the bottle as asked but still couldn't help but worry.

Ever since Y/n left Akeno in the hands of Suzaku, he's been drowning himself in sorrow. The way his little sister pushed him away like that pained his heart too much for him to bear. But he knew of the consequences beforehand, he just didn't know how much it would hurt him.

Y/n:'I did it to protect her. That's all that matters...even if she hates me, it's for the best.'

He hasn't gone back to visit her because he feared he would be tailed back to the Himejima temple. The only way he knew she was doing fine was the constant communication between himand Suzaku. He was grateful that she was updating him on her but it still wasn't enough to quell his mind.

Y/n:'I need his help. I need to end this quick before Blackheart makes any moves.' He thought.

Y/n got up from his booth and left money on the table to pay for his countless drinks. The waiter soon came back with the bottle and he snatched it out of his grasp, chugging it down all in one go.

Y/n:"Thanks..."

He left the bar to meet his old friend, Azazel, in hopes of finding out where Blackheart and Nightmare may be. As well as finding Isabella in the process.

Short but hope y'all enjoy!


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