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shonenkun309 · 7 months ago

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A/N : hooo boy, 6 MONTHS, Shonen, 6 DAMN MONTHS!! No, complete the remaining 6 months, dear! Not like there are people who are waiting for the updates to see the end of this damn fanfic! 😡😡😡😡 Aaaaaanyway... things are going interesting I swear!!

𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒏 ~𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒏~

WC : 3078

Tags : @just-somehuman @the-bird-and-the-flute @kogasimp1 @colourless-hydrangeas @randomf2p @blackmond11 @girlinthetardis04

Chapters : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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Futaba heaved a long sigh as she sat on the steps of the Shrine of Hidden God. The sky was turning orange and red as if it had been set ablaze by the setting sun. Her mind was filled with thoughts of the sleeping man inside. Hoping to catch the slightest movement from him, she was met with disappointment once again. She couldn't shake the image of Kuya's upset face when he realized that what he thought was true turned out not to be. He swore up and down that he had seen it with his own eyes, only to calm down in an instant and return to his usual self as if nothing had happened.

ᑕᕼᗩᑭTEᖇ 21

"Verily, 'tis a good omen." Futaba turned around, still deep in thought, when she heard a voice echoing behind her. She was surprised to see Yura and Gaku approaching, armed with taiyaki. "'Tis a welcome sight indeed, to see Sir Kuya's comrade beginning to wake from his slumber." He picked up the taiyaki and started eating it, "I do believe what Kuya said, of course, but...there's something about seeing it with my own eyes that makes it real to me. I long to experience it first-hand, to have my conscience freed and my hope renewed. The thought of it drives me on through each day." Futaba spoke, her gaze fixed ahead, staring out onto the horizon.

Futaba was certain that Koga would soon awake. The anticipation was palpable, and the more she pondered the circumstances, the more her chest tightened. She was determined to be by his side when he opened his eyes, and the anticipation was almost too much to bear. As her thoughts raced, Futaba was desperate for answers, desperate to understand who or what was responsible for his state. "I had another dream," Futaba uttered, a hint of hesitation in her voice. Yura's hand, which was holding another taiyaki came to a sudden stop as he looked up, his eyes fixed on Futaba, his expression serious. Meanwhile, Gaku's head also tilted slightly to the side, his curiosity piqued by Futaba's words. "Of all the dreams I've had, this one was by far the most peculiar. For some reason, I thought I had seen the Tzuchi, but their appearance wasn't clear, nor was their intention." Her voice had dropped to a mere whisper, as if she were speaking to herself.

Gaku leaned in, clearly intrigued by Futaba's account. "There are many tales about the Tzuchi, but my brother and I have never been able to verify any of them. Through all these years spent together, we have yet to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Ayakashi." And Yura continued, "The yume no seirei, as they are known, can induce horrendous nightmares in their victims, while those of the Tzuchi's kind are said to possess the power to create a reality within the minds of those they haunt, indeed that is the tale that we've heard."

Futaba's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing the twins' explanation about the Tzuchi. "They...they can create their own reality?" she murmured, her mind racing as she recalled the strange experiences she had in recent days. "It's no wonder they seemed so real," she muttered to herself, as if coming to a sudden realization. "Hey..." But the sound of Kuya's voice rang out, startling Futaba and the twins out of their conversation. They turned to find Kuya and Nachi standing behind them, looking as if they had been eavesdropping.

Futaba watched as Kuya and Nachi joined them, sensing that the atmosphere shifted as soon as they approached. Neither man was one for idle chatter, but their demeanor left little doubt in Futaba's mind that they had something of importance to reveal. Kuya broke the silence first, his voice grave as he spoke. "Listen, I don't normally ask folks to stay with me like this, but things are getting a little hairy and it may be better for you to lay low here for a while."

Nachi added to the sentiment, "That so-called Tzuchi is targeting you, Futaba. It's not safe for you to be alone at home." Futaba was taken aback by their sudden concern, even though they had known from the beginning that she was being targeted. It seemed so unexpected for them to bring this up today of all days.

Futaba seemed to ponder the suggestion for a moment before shaking her head. "It's too sudden a decision for me to make," she said, an air of exhaustion pervading her voice. "Maybe with some time and thought I could come to a conclusion, but this is too quick." Nachi tried to offer some hopeful words, "I could speak with dad about it, I think he would see reason." Futaba gave a tired sigh, and looked up at the sky. "I'll consider it, but not right now. This is all too much to take in." As she spoke, she seemed to be lost in thought, considering the weight of the decision being placed upon her.

Futaba suddenly seemed to have made up her mind on something. "Nachi!" she exclaimed, her voice urgent. "Come with me!" Without waiting for a response, she grasped Nachi's wrist and began pulling him towards the stairs. Nachi, unsure of what was happening and where Futaba was taking him, allowed himself to be led down the stairs. Futaba's grip on his wrist tightened as they rushed towards the staircase, and Nachi found himself being pulled along at a brisk pace that left little time for questions or protests.

Gaku watched as Futaba and Nachi rushed off, his curiosity piqued. "Hey, where are you off to in such a hurry?" he asked in a half-bored, half-surprised tone. Futaba's response was quick and loud, "To the train station!" Kuya's eyebrows climbed at the declaration, a faint sense of tension entering his gaze as he watched Futaba disappear from his sight. Yura spoke up next, confusion crossing his features as he inquired, "The train station?" he echoed, "What business doth the lady have in such a hasty journey?" he asked the others. His words were met with eerie silence, as if no one knew the answer to his question.

The two of them continued to rush towards the train station, Nachi trying his best to keep pace with Futaba, who was pulling him along with a vice grip on his wrist. After a few minutes of running, Nachi was starting to flag, his breath coming in short gasps as his legs threatened to give out beneath him. "Hey, Futaba! Slow down!" he finally managed to rasp out, gesturing to indicate that he needed a break. Futaba stopped abruptly, allowing Nachi to lean against a nearby wall while they both caught their breath.

"What's going on?" Nachi asked, still trying to understand why Futaba had been acting so strangely.

"We have to hurry before the train leaves," Futaba finally replied, her voice sounding somewhat urgent.

"Leaves?" Nachi said, raising his head in surprise as he realized their destination. With renewed urgency, the two of them set off towards the train station once more.

Futaba and Nachi arrived at the train station just in time to witness the train pulling away from the platform. They watched it speed off into the distance, their hopes of catching it shattered. Futaba looked at Nachi and let out a small sigh. "We're too late," she said, her voice tinged with sadness.

Nachi was confused. "What's going on?" he asked her. "Why did you come here?"

Futaba shook her head. "Fukajiro…" she said under her breath, as if the name itself was a curse. "She was on that train, leaving us behind." Her voice was barely audible, her gaze fixed on the departing train.

Nachi's eyes widened as he realized what Futaba was telling him. "Fukajiro left?" he asked, a slight shock evident in his voice.

"So she came to your house just to tell you this?" he asked. Futaba nodded slowly, a deep sense of regret settling over her. "My mind was distracted, I couldn't even say goodbye properly," she said, a sigh escaping her lips, "She keeps saying I'm her best friend, some friend I am..." Nachi placed a comforting hand on Futaba's shoulder as she spoke, trying his best to ease her pain. "It's not your fault," he said softly. "You were distracted. I'm sure Fukajiro will understand."

Futaba smiled a little, grateful for Nachi's words. "At least I wanted you to come with me. Thought she'll be more happy to see you one last time, since she likes you," she said with a small smile.

Nachi was surprised by the revelation and began to stutter, "Huh? She only likes me because I'm a cat! You know how she's fond of cats!"

Futaba laughed at his reaction, the sound of her voice filling the air before she sighed again.

"I have to go home...it's already dark," she said, staring up at the cloudy sky. The moon wasn't present tonight, and for some reason, the fact made her feel uneasy.

Futaba turned to Nachi, a determined look on her face. "You'll come with me, right?" she asked, and Nachi blinked a few times in surprise before answering her. "Huh...?" He paused for a moment to process the request, "Sure, I'll go with you. I can't let you go home alone after what we discussed, and I'll also say hello to dad too." Futaba nodded, a sense of relief washing over her. The two of them started walking back to her house, the weight of their conversation weighing heavily on their shoulders.

As they walked through the empty streets, Nachi expressed his surprise. "They wrote this in the newspapers?" he asked, and Futaba nodded. "I had a panic attack when I saw it. Toichiro, Shizuki, and Tatsu were there to console me," she said, recalling the overwhelming fear she had felt when she learned about the possible return of the mysterious phenomenon. "Otherwise, I don't know what I would have done," she trailed off, the memory of that day still fresh in her mind.

Nachi crossed his arms, his expression serious. "I was afraid this would happen. Another reason not to stay home alone," he said, his tone firm. "What if...what if I asked the Tengu to drop by every now and then?" he suggested, a hint of pride in his voice. But Futaba shook her head, concern etched across her face. "I don't want to burden Kuya any more than he already is. Koga's issue has already taken a toll on him; I don't want to add to his stress." Nachi seemed to consider her words for a moment, then nodded reluctantly. "Yeah, but..."

But before he continued, a feeling of foreboding washed over them. Suddenly, Futaba's hair stood on end and Nachi's ears perked up. They stopped in their tracks and looked around, searching for the source of the ominous presence. "Futaba," Nachi whispered, his voice low so that only she could hear. Futaba nodded, fully aware of what Nachi was trying to convey. She quickly withdrew the bell wand from her sleeve, preparing for whatever might come next. Her heart raced with anticipation, wondering what lay ahead. The air felt heavy and stagnant, as though something sinister was lurking just beyond their sight. As they both stood alert, ready to face whatever challenges might come their way, the silence was broken only by the sound of their own breathing.

As the two stood in silence, their senses on high alert, a familiar voice suddenly broke the stillness. "There you are!" The voice echoed in their ears, causing their eyes to widen as they turned to see their friend, standing alarmingly close. They hadn't seen her since they'd stepped onto the street, as if she had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Her familiar figure was running towards them, her eyes glinting like emeralds in the dim light. "Fuka?" both Nachi and Futaba said at the same time, shocked to see her there, wondering how she had gotten so close without them noticing.

Futaba had been under the impression that Fukajiro had left on the train earlier in the day, while Nachi had assumed the same based on Futaba's words. So to see her here now, at this late hour, felt strange, suspicious, and completely unexpected. They had forgotten the ominous presence they had sensed a moment earlier in their surprise.

As Fukajiro approached, she suddenly stumbled, her face hitting the pavement with a loud thud. The two quickly rushed to her aid, taking her hands and pulling her up. "Are you okay?" Futaba asked, the worry in her voice evident, and Fukajiro responded with a familiar smile. "Hehe, I'm just clumsy." Nachi chimed in with a tired exhale, "Mhm, she's okay."

As Fukajiro cleaned herself up after tripping, Futaba raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you supposed to leave today?" The little girl looked up, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "Oh, you want me to go?" she asked, pretending to look sad. Futaba shook her head firmly. "No, don't avoid the question. Why are you still here?" Fukajiro smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I missed the train," she said, shrugging her shoulders nonchalantly.

“...”

The silence that followed was deafening, as Fukajiro seemed to expect some sort of response from the two. Nachi finally broke the tension with a frustrated sigh. "Seriously?" he muttered, his tone bordering on annoyance. Futaba chimed in, her voice sharp, "How do you miss the train when you know the exact time it's leaving?" Fukajiro lowered her head, interlacing her fingers in a manner that almost suggested she was being scolded by her mother. "I went to buy some snacks before the train arrived... and you know how much I love taiyaki..." Nachi facepalmed, while Futaba sighed, growing more annoyed at Fukajiro's childish behavior. "I'm sure your parents are worried about you now," she said, her voice dripping with contempt for the little girl's irresponsibility.

Suddenly, a somber expression spread across Fukajiro's face, and she stopped laughing. Her eyes darkened as she fixed her gaze on Futaba. "Don't worry, they won't," she said, her voice soft but devoid of the playfulness she usually exuded. The two felt a sudden chill run down their spine. But before they could respond, Fukajiro's face split into a wide smile, and she reached out to hold their hands. "Why are you here?" she asked, looking back and forth between the two. Nachi began to speak, but she interrupted him. "Little Nach! Where have you been all this time? I missed you so much!" she exclaimed, nuzzling his arm and making him shift uncomfortably.

Futaba tried to get Fukajiro's attention, attempting to distract her from her embrace of Nachi. "Fukajiro, we thought you were leaving today," Futaba stated matter-of-factly, and the little girl finally turned to her.

Fukajiro's entire expression brightened, and she squeezed their arms even tighter. "That's why you were at the station? To bid me farewell, right? Aww, I could never ask for such a great friends!" she exclaimed, her voice tinged with exaggerated happiness. The strength of her grip sent a mild pain shooting through Futaba's arms, but she ignored it and took in her surroundings. "Fukajiro, seriously, this place isn't safe, especially now," she said, scanning left and right, reminded of the ominous presence they had sensed just moments ago.

"Look, I'll have Nachi take you to my place while I make sure the area is safe--" Suddenly, the words froze in Futaba's throat as she recalled a similar situation that had led to a disastrous result in the past. Her eyes glazed over, staring into nothingness, as if she were trying to recall some long-forgotten memory. "Futaba...?" Nachi's voice broke the sudden silence, calling out to her, but there was no response.

"Eh? No need to worry, I'll stay put and won't 'disappear' like before." Fukajiro's young and sweet voice interrupted them, leaving Futaba with a mildly surprised expression, as if the little girl had somehow read her thoughts. She received nothing but a playful wink from Fukajiro, but as she thought about it, Futaba realized that she had never received an answer to her question about Fukajiro's whereabouts on that fateful day. Since then, she had never mentioned the subject to Fukajiro, and the little girl had never opened up about it either.

"Hey, Fuka..." As Futaba calls out to Fukajiro, Nachi also speaks up, his voice filled with surprise. "Tengu?" he says, attracting the attention of the two girls. They turn around and are taken aback to see the person standing behind them, neither too far nor too close. Futaba was taken aback to see her Tengu friend in this unexpected place, his eyes gleaming like gold in the darkness and his face as cold and impassive as ever. But what truly caught their attention and left the two speechless was the sight of Kuya, with his wings spread wide against the black backdrop of the night, his true form now exposed to the public.

The three of them stood there in silence, each waiting for the other to say something, but the only sound that filled the air was the distant howling of the wind. Suddenly, Fukajiro spoke up, her childish voice breaking the tension. "Kuya, right?" she asked, her eyes fixed on the man standing before them. In response, Kuya slowly lifted his hand and the fan in his grasp unfolded with a flourish. The blades of the fan suddenly sprang to life, cutting through the air as they sped towards the three.

As the blades of Kuya's fan hurtled towards them, Futaba let out a startled cry. "Kuya!" she screamed, instinctively wrapping her arms around Fukajiro and pulling the other girl to her. Nachi, on the other hand, stood in front of them with his eyes closed, determined to protect them. It seemed as though time had stood still, with each of them frozen in fear as they awaited the inevitable impact.

...

Futaba felt her heart skip a beat as she waited for Kuya's attack to hit, but to her surprise, nothing happened. She mustered the courage to open her eyes and was taken aback to see Nachi sitting in a state of shock, staring in horror at the figure in front of him. The figure was tall, carrying a long, sharp spear, all dressed in brown from head to toe. As the three of them took in this terrifying sight, they all recognized the same person...

𝑻𝒐 𝑩𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅>>>>>>>>>>>

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