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Hello everyone! I am here with the sequel of 'The Ghoul and The Witch'! It feels good to write about this story and let me tell ya, I have so many ideas it's crazy. I have not finished on catching up with the manga, but I have started the RE side of things so this will be fun. I hope all of you are ready for this! Let's get started!

Chapter One

Rain fell softly to the ground as a figure darted through the alleyways of an abandoned industrial park. The sound of heavy footsteps echoed behind the figure as they ran towards one of the largest abandoned factories. They skidded and wiggled through a rusted hole in the fence surrounding it. Broken glass and rusted pieces of metal crunched under foot as the figure rushed towards one of the broken windows on the ground floor. They climbed inside and moved deeper into the factory. As soon as they had reached the middle of factory, they dropped to their knees in relief as other figures surrounded them. As lightning lit up the darkened interior, the figures were revealed to be wearing heavy darkly colored cloaks barring a single identifying mark: A golden eagle with a salmon clutched in it's claws.

A figure with a white wolf mask put down the crystal ball showing the image and turned to the goblins standing there, "Are you absolutely sure they're the only ones inside? With how much it's been raining, I'm finding it hard to pick through the scent of water."

"We're sure," The lead goblin insisted, "We've gotten the information directly from our spies,"

"Then I will go after my target and you will take care of the rest," The wolf masked figure turned towards the crystal ball, "My target is in the dark green and black cloak,"

"Noted," The goblin turned and began barking orders in the goblin language.

The wolf masked figure's hidden eyes narrowed as they scrutinized the image. Somehow, they didn't think it would be as easy as the goblins believed. With the knowledge that the goblins were coming after them, the target couldn't be so stupid. Inwardly shaking their head, the wolf masked figure decided to be extra careful at this particular point. They pulled the edges of the cloak she'd been given closer and grimaced. Perhaps it was time they took time off, it had been too long since they'd spent a lot of time home. A harshly bellow cry from the goblins behind the figure prompted them into action. Hopefully, they could end this quickly.

A low rumbling sound shook the windows of a closed tattoo shop seconds after lightning lit up the sky. Through the back door of the shop, a second one sat open only this one was a mask shop. Masks lined the walls and sat displayed on manikins. Sitting at a desk near one of the three doors at the back of the shop, a tattooed mask maker was finishing up a final mask. He paused in his work as a shiver ran down his spine and his kakugan eyes narrowed as they gained an inner light. He reached for his phone and checked for any messages only to find nothing. Expecting this, he dialed one of the numbers. A feminine voice came on the other line, "Uta?"

"Has Aria contacted you recently, Itori?" He asked while setting down his needle.

"Other than to check in this morning, no," Itori replied sounding concerned, "Why?"

"She hasn't called me since this morning," Uta replied earning a sound of acknowledgement from the female ghoul.

The sound of clothes rustling sounded in the background as Itori said, "She's probably in the middle of her hunt. You know how she is when it comes to these jobs."

"I know," Uta couldn't shake the feeling of something being wrong.

Itori seemed to know what he was feeling, "If you want, I can have some of the others be on a look out for her."

"Please," Uta closed his eyes for a few moments.

"I'll get right on that. Talk to you later, U~" Itori hung up and Uta set down his phone.

Reaching up to run a hand through his black hair, Uta sighed deeply and muttered, "Just get home, Aria."

A pale goblin shakily held out a tray covered in bloody body parts towards the hybrid witch currently sitting on one of the white infirmary beds. Aria took the tray and watched the young goblin scramble away looking ill. She heard a low huff from the female healer that was currently tending to the wound on her right leg. Aria ignored it for a moment as she set down the tray and began to eat. The goblin female snorted softly, "You would think the young ones would be able to deal with that by now."

"He's probably new," Aria commented after swallowing what was in her mouth.

The healer rolled her eyes, "I have no doubt about that. How does this feel?"

Aria nearly choked on the finger she was eating at the searing pain racing through her leg. Swallowing harshly, Aria bit out, "It fucking hurts."

The healer removed her hand and continued using magic, "You'll need to stay off this leg and avoid jostling your ribs too much. Luckily your more durable than the average witch or you would only have one leg to stand on."

Aria grimaced at the comment and continued to eat the meal that had been provided to her, "Uta is going to kill me."

"He'll be more likely to kill the idiots in charge of information and spying," The healer looked at her in amusement as Aria considered that and snickered in agreement, "That partner of yours is still as violent as he was back then,"

"He's learned how to control himself better and focuses his more violent impulses on other things," Aria replied while finishing off the food she'd been given.

"Once a blood thirsty warrior, always a blood thirsty warrior," The goblin murmured softly.

Yoshimura had thought that today would be a regular day until Touka came upstairs looking a little shaken. Yoshimura sent Touka on her break and headed downstairs to find the reason for the teenage ghoul's distress sitting at the bar chatting with Irimi. Aria looked up at him and grinned, "Yo, Yoshimura. Where'd Touka go?"

"She went on her break," Yoshimura informed her as he walked around the bar to sit down beside her, "Why do you have a cane?"

"I got into a little accident," Aria patted the cane, "I was hoping I could borrow Renji for a little while if he was working today,"

"He will be here in an hour," Yoshimura informed her earning a nod, "If you wouldn't mind, we can discuss business upstairs,"

Aria grinned brightly and nodded as she carefully got up, "Of course."

Yoshimura guided her upstairs and they settled in the staff room. He got them coffee and some sandwiches for Aria before settling down. He looked at the hybrid curiously, "What brings you to Anteiku today, Miss Potter?"

Aria was silent for a few moments as she sipped her coffee. When she spoke, Yoshimura couldn't find himself surprised, "Rumors mostly. I heard from a little birdie that Ayato has joined the tree. While it hasn't been confirmed yet, the 13th ward's Jason might be a part of the tree as well," Aria picked up a sandwich, "But I didn't come here with just that."

"I see," Yoshimura watched her begin to eat, "And what else have you heard?"

"The 20th ward's peace may soon be threatened," Aria replied after swallowing the food in her mouth, "Two rather annoying ghouls will be making their presence known. One of which you are very familiar with,"

Yoshimura frowned slightly, "Tsukiyama?"

"Shu," Aria confirmed earning a nod, "The other is Rize Kamishiro,"

Yoshimura's frown deepened, "Are you certain?"

"The path she's taken and whispers from those in the various other wards confirm it," Aria took a sip of her coffee before continuing, "While she may go to another ward, she will be coming to the 20th,"

"I see," Yoshimura could handle Tsukiyama, but Rize was a diffrent kettle of fish, "I assume you both will be watching?"

"Yes," Aria finished off the food he'd given her and settled back in her chair cradling the coffee cup in her hands, "If Rize really starts to annoy me, I'll get involved if only to get rid of the source of that stench she calls a scent,"

Yoshimura chuckled softly, "I see."

Aria was silent for a few moments and Yoshimura allowed her to gather her thoughts. He glanced down at her leg and could make out the outline of bandages and a splint. Beneath her leather jacket, he could see the outline of bandages wrapped mostly around her ribs and sides. He wondered what had happened on her last job before pushing those thoughts away. Aria wouldn't appreciate his questions. When she finally spoke, Yoshimura couldn't find it in himself to be surprised, "Touka seems to have really settled in."

"That she has," Yoshimura smiled slightly, "Though I do have to find out what you did to get her scared of you,"

Aria winced slightly, "You'll have to get it out of her. I'm still struggling to put together what exactly happened."

Yoshimura frowned as he caught the regret swimming in those multicolored eyes of hers. Yoshimura was about to say something when Renji entered the room, "Aria."

"Ren!" Aria broke out of her regret and grinned at him, "How are you?"

"I should be asking you," Renji grunted out with a slight smile.

Aria turned to Yoshimura and told him, "I'm still stealing Ren for a few hours."

"I don't have a problem with that," Yoshimura watched Aria set down her coffee cup and carefully rise to her feet.

Renji moved to steady her with a frown on his face, "Uta is not going to be happy."

"I know," Aria picked up her cane and turned to Yoshimura, "Thank you for the sandwiches, snacks, and conversation, it was nice,"

"It is no trouble," Yoshimura replied.

The two left and Yoshimura watched them go as a frown appeared on his face. The information that Aria had given him was quite unsettling despite the fact that he'd heard something similar from other sources. He did have to smile a bit at the fact that Aria was willing to share information with him and take the food he had to offer. It showed just how much their relationship had improved since their first meeting. While there was still some hesitation, she was willing to work with them. The fact that she'd recently put them into contact with the goblins had only influenced that fact. He sipped some coffee and thought back to his many interactions with Aria. The young hybrid was diffrent from his daughter and he wondered if perhaps, she could help Eto become more peaceful.

Renji looked at Aria as they rode the train towards the 4th district where Uta and Aria had an apartment together. He spoke as they reached the halfway point, "I assume there is something you want to talk about? You wouldn't have asked me to accompany you home as none of the ghouls in the 4th ward would dare attack you."

Aria stayed silent for a few moments as her eyes narrowed on the scenery. Renji stayed silent as he knew she was thinking. Unlike Uta, he didn't have the ability to pull Aria from her thoughts without causing a violent reaction. Finally, Aria blinked and looked towards him, "Something is going to happen."

"What do you mean?" The oddly cryptic words disturbed Renji as Aria rarely said things like that.

Aria frowned slightly, "My instincts are unsettled for some reason. I mentioned it to a goblin healer and heard that one of the seers had predicted that a turbulent time was coming to Tokyo. No one knows what it means."

Renji frowned at her, "Does this have something to do with Uta's ideas?"

Aria sighed softly, "I do not know," Aria looked at him with a pleading look, "Renji, take care of yourself. I don't want to lose friends,"

Renji was surprised by the request, but nodded, "Take care of yourself as well."

"I've got Uta watching my back, Ren," Aria smiled warmly at him, "You know he won't let me get hurt if he can stop it,"

Renji inclined his head as distaste filled him. Uta was his friend, but sometimes he wondered how Aria could hold so much faith in the mask maker. Aria turned back to the scenery though he was well aware that she knew what he was thinking. Renji mentally sighed and wondered not for the first time what Uta did to make someone like Aria love him.

When Uta returned to the rather spacious apartment he shared with Aria, he was not surprised to find Renji's scent there. Itori had informed him that someone had seen Aria return to the ward with Renji. He knew that Aria had likely gone to talk with Yoshimura which had become increasingly common over the years despite his hybrid's previous intense dislike and suspicion of the old ghoul. After kicking off his shoes and taking off his jacket, Uta sniffed lightly and found Aria's scent leading him to the kitchen. Aria was sitting with a coffee cup in hand and a half eaten plate of food in front of her. By the glazed and far off look in her eye, he knew that she was lost in her thoughts. Uta walked around the table and wrapped his arms around her neck. He pressed his nose into her hair and breathed in her soothing scent. It took a few moments, but Aria leaned back against him. He stayed still as her fingers reached up to brush against his arms. She spoke after a few moments, "My right leg is going to be out of commission for at least a week. My ribs are going to be sore for a few days."

"What happened?" Uta asked with a small frown at the knowledge someone had managed to hurt her.

"The goblins didn't have all the information," Aria took a sip of her coffee before grimacing and putting down the cup revealing that it had probably turned cold, "My target had a veritable army hidden in a decrepit factory. I ended up against five elementals instead of one. It's lucky that I'm used to fighting ghouls and doves otherwise I'd be in worse shape,"

Uta refrained from growling, "What are they giving you in return?"

"Two weeks of paid leave, two favors that I can use at any time, and my choice of easy contracts," Aria informed him.

Uta snorted softly, "That's less than they should've given you."

"It's generous coming from them," Aria reminded him that the goblins were stingy bastards.

"How many favors do they owe us now?" Uta asked her.

Aria hummed softly as she tapped his left hand, "Five favors. We used our sixth to upgrade the wards on our 21st ward mansion."

Uta let go of her and glanced at the half eaten food, "What got you so lost in your thoughts?"

Aria blinked at him as he picked up the coffee cup and plate, "My instincts are unsettled and one of the goblin seers saw that Tokyo is in for a very turbulent time."

"Do you think it has something to do with our plans?" Uta asked her as he dumped the cold food and coffee, "And are you still hungry?"

"I'm still hungry," She told him earning a nod and Uta went about making her a new plate of food alongside getting them both some coffee, "Considering everything, I'm fairly sure our plans coincide with it. I could be wrong since it could be something else. Aogiri Tree is starting to stir and Rize is heading towards the 20th ward alongside Tsukiyama Shu,"

Uta's eyes narrowed at the thought of the male ghoul and his rather annoying fascination with Aria. Instead of focusing on that, Uta finished making her food and brought it to the table with their coffee. Aria smiled warmly at him and Uta smiled slightly as warmth settled in his chest. She started eating as Uta considered her words. When she had finished half of her meal, Uta commented, "It looks like our plans maybe starting soon."

"Can we please kill Rize off?" Aria asked him earning a smirk from Uta as he knew she really didn't like the binge eater.

"It all depends on how things go," Uta was tempted to do as Aria wanted since Rize's recent actions had brought far more attention to the ghoul population than was needed.

Aria pouted slightly, but continued eating. When she finished, Aria said, "I will say that I'm looking forward to having two full weeks back. I've been feeling the need to stab people over and over while they pay me for it."

Uta snorted softly before asking, "Where are Kibou and Ceres? I don't smell either of them."

"Kibou ran off when Renji was leaving and Ceres decided to wander," Aria sipped her coffee and sighed deeply looking content, "I missed being home,"

Uta smiled lightly as he reached out to grab her unoccupied hand, "I'm glad too."

A little bit short, but it's a start. I hope you guys enjoy this.