Ok I know. I'm sorry. As you can see this is the third chapter I have wrote for this in a week meaning I may have been neglecting my other two stories.
Well if it makes anyone feel better I'm like 25% done for the next chapter of Knights, thieves and … 3% for Mascot Characters...
Funny how my most popular story is currently in a huge slump- huh? (please don't hate me _)
Urgh it's harder than I thought to do all three at once but sometimes I have an inspiration for one and ignore the other two etc, hope you understand!
Anyway enjoy, review, poll!
'Shit I knew I shouldn't have just blindly run around looking for him! I should have gone and looked to find the nearby servants but did I think about that then- noOoOo.'
The brunette groaned exasperatedly, it didn't matter how fast he was if he didn't know his way round the damned place! He stopped abruptly from his search and inhaled slowly, calming himself as he assessed his unfamiliar surroundings. From what he saw in the blur of the mansion he had passed by there were at least a good sixty rooms. Honestly how wasteful is that?!
He could always ask a servant to help him on his search now however for some reason there was no one in sight. The people here felt so detached in a way like they weren't fully here. It just made everything feel even colder and... emptier. Suddenly a gust of wind passed through causing the brunette to shiver in surprise. 'That's strange.' Big brown eyes narrowed suspiciously. 'There's no reason for a window to be open unless...'
Before he could even finish his thought he was already at the source of the cold draft. The window was small and quite high up; it was something that could easily allow someone of Sena's thin flexible build but the problem was more the step after getting through the window. 'God I better be right about this.' The brunette grimaced disguising his inner fear and panic. Under the window was a nearby chair which the young male concluded must have been used by Agon, though even with the added height it still would require a running start to manage to get a good grip of the window sill. Luckily a good run was something Sena could do. Relying on his instincts the brunette dashed, stepped up onto the chair and jumped, arms up stretched grabbing hold of the edges of the open window. Breathing a small sigh of relief the young adult pulled himself up, steadying himself carefully. His wide honeyed eyes looked to the sides wondering where his charge had gone. His gaze rested onto the thick grape vines crawling on the right side of the window, noticing the subtle broken leaves and scratches.
The brunette wanted to cry and groan in very clear frustration. Even though he has changed from the wimpy gopher from before it did not mean he was willing to climb every freaking obstacle he came across.
"Agon? Are you up there?"
Nothing but wind replied to his question. Sena could have smacked himself if he could. 'Of course someone hiding from you wouldn't reply!' He sighed -really he had been doing that a lot today- and began hesitantly scaling the wall.
'Damn I have been climbing for quite some time- how high is this wal- no wait don't look down Sena, just don't!'
But of course he did and after seeing the sheer height he had reached the brunette paled a little, quickening his pace whilst praying to any God that could hear him that the white haired child was actually up there.
Finally he reached the flat rooftop and was rewarded by a variety of charmingly soothing scents that calmed his trembling body and mind. The brunette realized he was on a rooftop garden and a very magnificent one at that as he was surrounded with multitudes of flowers. It was simply breath taking.
His eyes darted around exploring the area, appreciating the colors and arrangements of the blossoms. Finally his honey brown orbs stopped at a certain sleeping child hidden underneath a small patch of giant sunflowers. Making sure he was silent as a passing shadow the babysitter carefully walked with agile steps, careful not to damage any part of this beauty as he moved toward the slumbering young master. He gave a small warm chuckle at such an adorable scene, it was hard to believe this was the same kid who wanted to tear him limb from limb.
The soft tinkling laughter managed to provoke a small stirring from the Adonis like child. It took another moment for Agon to register the other's presence but when he did his smoky grey eyes opened abruptly and sat up hastily. He turned to see the intruder who was able to get into his secret place, not even father knew of this place. His eyes darkened as he saw his stupid new babysitter. Sena sensing the other was awake smiled as he dropped down sitting comfortably beside the now slightly shocked child. Before Agon could open his mouth to question him for the sudden closeness in proximity, the brunette began to talk softly almost absentmindedly.
"Ne Agon, my favorite flower is the sunflower; did you know that?"
The child didn't understand this man, without thinking he replied.
"Of course I wouldn't trash. I don't even know you!"
The brunette chuckled again as if amused. His charge could feel the familiar crackling of his anger however it was smothered by his curiosity for the other.
"Mhn... I guess you don't huh?" A flash of sadness and loneliness flickered in the older male's caramel brown eyes. It was only for half a second but Agon caught it. Why? Because he recognized it from the countless times he too had felt that damned hateful feeling but had hidden it in sight for fear of looking weak. The child felt a strange feeling churning inside him. He couldn't recognize it but he knew he didn't like it at all.
"So why do you like sunflowers so much?"
The caretaker looked a little shocked that he had answered, Agon couldn't believe it either- he- Kongo Agon was trying to comfort his male babysitter? But now that the words left his mouth he wasn't going to take it back, he had a lot of pride for a six-year old plus father had always told him to always stick to what you say. By the time the platinum blonde child finally reassured himself of his actions the brunette had also recovered from his slight surprise.
Smiling again Sena looked away from his charge and toward the vast blue sky as the wind billowed around them, allowing the sunflowers to dance with the breeze.
"Well a sunflower will always gaze at the sun with neither hate nor regret-"
"Regret?" The child couldn't help to interrupt but his babysitter didn't get pissed off like the others who usually scolded him, not that he gave two shits. Instead the caretaker turned his warm though slightly wounded gaze at the curious boy.
"Even throughout strong winds and heavy rain it will still look up to the sky with a smile."
Sena looked back up to the sky allowing another cool breeze to ruffle his hair.
"Patiently bearing the pain all while waiting for the sun to shine once again; but the sunflower has never truly felt nor will it ever feel regret."
A pause settled between the two as if contemplating those words. The only sounds were the calming rustling of the flowers and vegetation surrounding them as well as the faint bird calls in the distance.
"Keh. You're a strange one."
"I'll take that as a compliment Agon."
"Don't address me so familiarly trash." He muttered, sulking at how indifferent the older male was to the insult. Sena couldn't help but laugh.
"Kongo-kun then?"
A darkened glare was shot toward the teen.
"Hmmm what about Agon-kun?"
The only response was a tch from the child as he looked away. The brunette decided it was probably the most positive reaction he was going to get and smiled amused, ruffling the boy's hair, which was surprisingly soft to touch. Agon almost leaned into the other's soft touch till he realized what he was doing.
"Why are you doing this?!" The child much to the brunettes surprise jumped up and exclaimed, his ash grey eyes wider than he ever so before. Sena frowned on confusion.
"What are you talking about Agon-kun?"
He could see the small figure quiver, the child's fists clenched.
"Y-you should be cursing me like those trashy hags! I even attacked you! Everyone ends up hating me anyway.."
Quietly he listened to his charge, who looked so vulnerable, his violent exterior stripped down to show the confused lonely child he was, despite who he was he was still six after all. Without a word Sena pulled the boy down in a tight hug, he could feel the other stiffen but slowly, hesitantly relaxed. There were no words that could have been spoken and there were no words that were needed. Finally the boy drifted into sleep again, tired from the emotionally draining day. With a small smile the brunette proceeded to carry the sleeping youth with a little difficulty back to his room.
After he tucked in the boy, he resisted kissing the cute child on the forehead. They weren't close enough yet. Closing the door shut he allowed a sigh to slip from his lips, it had been quite tiring for him too after all. Slowly he made his way back to the main rooms, though it took quite a while with all the dead-ends he came across. As he opened the twelfth door the babysitter was beginning to consider just sleeping in one of the many beds in the mansion at this rate. However to his relief he recognized the large room he entered.
Sawada who was holding a freshly brewed jar of coffee almost stumbled when he saw how unscathed the new babysitter was. "K-Kobayakawa-san! It's good to see you so... healthy."
Amused the younger of the two decided to play ignorance. Tilting his head slightly and giving a confused expression.
"Of course I am Sawada-san. Agon-san was a bit of a… handful but other than that I found him quite endearing. Why- should I be hurt?"
"Eh. Oh. Uhm I just thought... Nevermind then. Thank you for taking care of the young master for the day."
"It was a pleasure."
The butler as well as any nearby servants listening in shuddered- Agon? A pleasure? Was there another kid they didn't know about?
"Anyway Master Kai has just informed me that in about two days time the permanent babysitter will replace you."
Sena nodded, his eyes softened. It was saddening that he had to go but it wasn't his place to stay. He chose the life of the free blowing wind and that meant no matter how much he wanted to finally settle down he would be pushed out one way or another. He wasn't meant to belong. Just like every other time...
With a sigh the brunette walked out. As he reached the end of the path he turned to look back at the mansion, his gaze lingered a little longer before he left, his hair fluttering with the wind.
"You were interesting Agon-san, I hope your fire will burn brightly despite the cold mansion you live in."
Kongo Kai entered his home with a content sigh. As he began to loosen his tie he felt a tug at his pants. Glancing down he smiled wearily.
"Agon why are you still up? It's 11 at night you know."
"Mn not shleepy."
'Well that's bullshit.' It was obvious that his son was just half awake if his half lidded eyes and slouch should be any indication. With a sigh he crouched down to face the boy knowing full well how he hated being looked down on.
"Is there something you need to tell me Agon?"
There was a slight pause as if said child was slowly collecting his thoughts and arranging them in his head to make sense.
"I don't want another trash babysitter."
The father had to stifle a groan and massage his temples. Really sometimes he wished his children would grow up already.
"Agon we have been over this! I told y-"
"No." Suddenly the child looked wide-awake. His face suddenly the mask of determination.
"I mean I want this trash babysitter!" Now this was a shock for Kongo Kai, his rebellious youngest child actually requested a specific person?
"W-which babysitter?"
"You know the girly guy from today. I overheard he wasn't staying when he was talking to the butler."
As he said that the young boy looked distressed as if upset at the idea. The Predator looked at his son and frowned slightly 'girly guy?' pushing that strange comment aside this was the first time he had seen Agon look troubled about someone who wasn't family. Without a word but with a fatherly smile he picked up the small boy.
"Well I guess I'll have to make him permanent don't I huh?"
Looking relieved Agon nodded reverting back to his sleepier self. Shrugging his shoulders Kongo Kai couldn't help but smirk under his breath.
'Kobayakawa Sena huh? It definitely would be a pleasure meeting him.'