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Strays	By : Shuichi77 Category: +G to L > Loveless Views: 1752 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Soubi and Ritsuka had now made their way into the very large kitchen of the Kazuka manor to join Saiyuri, who was now making a pot of tea for her guests. Ritsuka and Soubi both seated themselves at the large oak dining table in the kitchen while Saiyuri stayed in her place in front of the stove waiting for the water to boil.

"So Ritsuka, where have my two numskulls run off to now?" The short blonde looked over her shoulder with a smile as she spoke, all the while her long tail waving calmly back and forth.

"I sent them into the study to do some…practicing." Saiyuri then turned around completely and gave the boy a smirk.

"Practicing those new spells they haven't shut up about I assume." Ritsuka was a little shocked by the girl's statement; he didn't know that she was aware of anything about the world of pairs and spell battles.

"Um, yeah. They aren't actually using them yet though, they are just doing some training to try and help Reiki learn how to cast." Ritsuka then paused for a short moment. "But how do you know about spells anyway, if you don't mind me asking…it's just that it seems like you lived here alone and I haven't seen you with a partner at all so I assumed you were well….normal." Ritsuka blushed slightly as he asked, not knowing exactly how to put his words properly or what to call people outside of their world. Before answering, Saiyuri let out a small giggle causing Ritsuka to blush even more.

"I am normal, well I suppose you could call me that; but my parents were a fighting unit so I grew up with it. They were one of the best units around too and I used to love hearing all about their battles and my father used to tell me such great stories. But I wasn't born with a true name or partner so unfortunately all I could do was learn about battles from the side lines." She then gave the boy a very warm smile that reminded him of Yuiko and he gave her a big smile back.

"Well you must have had an interesting childhood then. Which reminds me…if you don't me asking again, how old are you anyway Saiyuri-san?"

"I don't mind your questions Ritsuka, feel free to ask whatever you please; but to answer your question, I am twenty one."

"Oh wow, I thought you were my age honestly." Saiyuri then let out a small giggle.

"Yeah people always tell me I look really young, so I'm used to it." There was then silence in the room until Soubi finally spoke.

"Saiyuri…I'm curious to know…who are your parents?" The girls face then changed to a slightly more serious expression.

"My parents were Fearless." That name stuck out somehow in Soubi's mind just like her family name, but he still couldn't remember where he had heard those names before.

"Were?" Saiyuri's ears then laid against her head gently and her deep brown eyes became full of sadness.

"Yes…they disappeared a few years ago. I still have no idea what happened to them." The sadness in her eyes made Ritsuka swell with sadness as well and he couldn't help but to interject.

"I'm so sorry to hear that Saiyuri…" The girl then quickly shifted to put a small smile back on her face.

"It's ok Ritsuka-kun, it was a long time ago and I'm doing just fine on my own. Luckily they left everything they had to me, including this manor."

"Wow, so this place is really all yours?" The girl then put on a large grin and gave Ritsuka a big thumbs up.

"Yup! Except for those two goofballs, that is." This caused all three of them to burst out into laughter right as the mentioned duo entered the kitchen.

"What's so funny?" Reiki inquired genuinely confused and but was quickly answered by the small girl.

"You!" She then burst into an even harder laugh which was none to pleasing to the mentally exhausted red head.

"Oh ha ha Saiyuri, very funny." His tone was very sarcastic and he was visibly tired when he sat down at the kitchen table in the seat next to Ritsuka. Once he sat down, Ritsuka placed a gentle hand on Reiki's shoulder in a comforting manner.

"How did your practice go?" The red head just let out a sigh and allowed his partner to answer, who was now leaning up against the door frame.

"Not so good. Our timing is really off and Reiki isn't catching on to the dynamics of casting so well." Reiki then slumped over in his chair feeling completely defeated and let out a long sigh.

"I had no idea that it would be so hard just to say the words right, let alone say them in perfect time with Sasuke. I really have no idea how you do it Ritsuka." Ritsuka then gave him a cheery smile to reassure him.

"Don't get down Reiki; it's really unnatural for a Sacrifice to have to cast a spell at all. I really think Soubi and I pulled it off that time with pure luck, so I'm positive you will get the hang of it. Just keep trying." The red head found a great deal of comfort in the way Ritsuka spoke to him; it was very odd to him that such a young person, a child really, could seem so wise. Never the less, he returned a small smile to his friend, feeling a little better about himself.

"Thanks Ritsuka. You're right, I'm sure we will figure it out." Saiyuri then made her way to stand over the red head and placed a few gentle pats on his head.

"That's the spirit! Just hang in there."

She then pulled away from the boy's side to attend to the now whistling tea kettle. She quickly took it off the burner and reached into one of the cabinets to pull out five matching cups. As she finished preparing the tea, the kitchen was filled with a soft ringing sound and Ritsuka quickly recognized the tone as the ring of the cellphone that Ritsu gave to him. Ritsuka then pulled the small phone from his pocket and looked up at the clock before answering. It was six o'clock in the evening now and Ritsuka was very concerned as to why Ritsu was calling him so late on a weeknight but never the less, he knew it was best to just answer.

"Hello?"

"Good evening Loveless; I need you both to come see me at the academy immediately."

"Isn't it kind of late Sensei?"

"I am fully aware of the time Loveless but there is an urgent matter that needs tending to."

"Fine. We will be there soon."

"Good."

*click*

Ritsuka then closed the phone with a small sneer and turned to face Soubi.

"We have to go to the academy; Ritsu says it's important." Soubi simply gave him a nod and stood from seat while Reiki looked at Ritsuka with a disdainful face.

"I can't believe that man is calling you in so late. What an ass."

"Well we don't have much of a choice." Ritsuka then stood from his place and bowed slightly to the blonde still standing in front of the counter. "Thank you very much for having us over Saiyuri."

"It was a pleasure Ritsuka. I hope to see you both again soon." She then gave him a large grin as he turned to exit the kitchen and head for the front door. As Ritsuka passed by Sasuke who was still leaning in the door way, the dark haired man grabbed on gently to his arm and gave him a serious face.

"Ritsuka…I don't know what Ritsu is up to, but be careful and keep your guard up." His tone was icy and it sent a small chill down Ritsuka's spine.

"Ok Sasuke, we will be careful." Sasuke then released his arm and allowed him to follow Soubi out through the large double doors at the front of the manor. The two then quickly climbed into the car out of the cold night air and began their drive to the academy; luckily Saiyuri actually lived much closer to the academy then they did.

It was only about fifteen minutes before they were pulling up to the intercom at the gates of the academy and getting buzzed in. Ritsuka was still none too pleased about being there in general even as they walked through the front doors and down the increasingly familiar hall that led to Ritsu's office. Before Ritsuka opened the office door, he let out a long sigh and turned to his Sentouki with a very aggravated expression.

"This had really better be good. And if it's not, you have my permission to punch him." Soubi let out a small laugh before Ritsuka turned the handle and pushed open the door.

"Hello Loveless." Ritsu was already wearing the same smile that he most often did.

"We have our own names you know." Ritsuka aggravation was now clearly rising to the point that he no longer cared for pleasantries with the blind man.

"I know you do Ritsuka-kun, one name is just easier; now please have a seat, both of you." They both did as they were told and sat in the two chairs opposite of Ritsu with his large desk separating them. Once Ritsuka sat down he immediately crossed him arms and put on a very pissed off face really wishing that Ritsu could see it.

"Now, what is this about Sensei?" Ritsu leaned back in his chair and folded his hands neatly in his lap as if he was about to tell a long story, making Ritsuka scoff slightly under his breath.

"Well I have a very high priority mission that I need you two to take care of."

"Ok, what is it?" Ritsuka was now getting audibly impatient.

"There is a rogue unit that has been wreaking havoc in the area and I need them apprehending as soon as possible." Ritsuka was now much less aggravated and much more interested in the details of this mission.

"What do you mean a rogue unit?"

"Well they have not ever attended the academy and we can't find them in any of our systems."

"Ok, so then what's the catch?" Ritsuka was now very proud of the fact that he was catching on to the games that Ritsu liked to play.

"Catch?" Ritsu then let out a small smug chuckle and spoke in a very coy tone.

"Well just the fact that you had to call us means that you have already sent several of your students on this mission and they have all failed. So what is it about this unit that keeps sending your students back with their tails between their legs?"

"You are correct Ritsuka, all the students I have sent after them have indeed come back defeated; but it's what they aren't coming back with that is the reason I have called you here." This was not at all the response Ritsuka was expecting and he was now beginning to feel a little shaken.

"What are they not coming back with….?"

"Their memories." These words sent a painful shockwave through Ritsuka's whole body as painful thoughts of his own memory loss of 'his old self' came flooding back.

"W-what do you mean they are coming back without their memories?"

"Well, every unit that I have sent on this mission comes back very physically beaten but when we go to interrogate them about the rogue unit, none of them can remember anything about their battles. Even worse, they can't even remember what the unit looks like, sounds like, fights like, nothing. They all say that their memories of their entire ordeals are completely blacked out." Ritsuka was now becoming increasingly worried about this mission and was becoming very concerned that Soubi was remaining very calm through the entire explanation.

"How is this possible Sensei?"

"Well it would appear that this rogue unit has somehow mastered memory control spells."

"Memory control spells? What are you talking about?" Before Ritsu could answer, Soubi placed a hand gently on Ritsuka's thigh and answered his question.

"Yes, memory control spells. There are a few spells that allow the user to either manipulate someone's memories or erase them completely. They are also one of the few spells that can be used outside of battle. However, they are almost impossible to master and are limited to memories that pertain to the user and their partner." Ritsuka's mind was now covered by a wave of confusion and questions.

"How do you know all of this Soubi? Can you use these spells?"

"No I can't…but Nisei could." Soubi paused for a moment and Ritsuka's heart was now racing faster and faster. He then got a horrible feeling in the pit of his stomach as Soubi turned in his chair to face him completely and placed both his hands on Ritsuka's small shoulders. "That is why you had no idea about Seimei's true nature until you saw it for yourself. Seimei had Nisei alter a large portion of your memories of him in hopes that you would never turn against Seimei." Ritsuka then let his head fall forward so that his hair was hiding his face and he balled up his fists in his lap as tight as he could. He was completely silent and Soubi could now feel the boy shaking in his hands.

"T-that bastard…."

"Ritsuka….I'm sorry I never told you…I didn't want to upset you." Ritsuka then gathered every ounce of his energy and focused all of it on calming his mind and body. He then took a very deep breath before replying to his Sentouki.

"It's ok Soubi. We will talk about it later but right now we have to deal with this mission." Soubi finally felt the boy stop shaking so he lifted his hands from his shoulders but returned one to be resting on his thigh once again.

"Ok." Ritsuka then lifted his head and turned his attention back to Ritsu.

"Are these spells reversible in any way?"

"No, if they were we would have done it by now." Ritsuka let out a small growl as his aggravation with Ritsu quickly returned.

"Ok so, go find this rogue unit, beat them, bring them to you and all the while try to keep our memories intact. Is that all?" Ritsuka's voice now had a hint of sarcasm to it.

"Yes.

"What are you going to do with them once we catch them?"

"That is classified until we have more information on them."

"Fine." Ritsuka was now very irritated and was very ready to leave so he picked up his bag and rose from his seat, followed closely by Soubi. Ritsuka then led the way to the door, but stopped just short of it.

"One last question Sensei." Ritsuka spoke without even turning around to face the man that was his constant source of stress and irritation.

"Yes?"

"Do you at least know this rogue unit's name?" Ritsu paused for a brief moment before answering in his usual smug tone.

"Yes….Bondless." Ritsuka then opened the door and he and his Sentouki left the office without another word. They walked back down the hallway in complete silence but all the while Ritsuka was deep in thought on this new mission of theirs.

'Bondless huh? Doesn't sound good at all.'

TBC

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