Watching the Sky
Chapter 1
Rain
Disclaimer – I don't own CLAMP/anime/manga/famous stuff mentioned in this fic.
Summary – With time, Watanuki became use to his new job. But soon, a spell of monotony falls over his life, the only thing changing is the time around him. That is, in the spring of his life, there is a new occurrence to look into.
Pairing – Yuuwaku (Yuuko/Watanuki)
Author's Ramblings – When I write a one shot, I really don't like writing sequel's for them. Yeah, I state I would write one, but I guess I'm lying. Instead I'm going to write a multi-chapter fic for Yuuwaku! Ooooo, everyone gasp at me! And this one (unlike my other Yuuwaku fics) will have fluff. As long as I don't choke on it and die.
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It's so cold.
The downpour of rain pounded on his back as he clutched his head and chest in pain. Leaning against a lamp post, Watanuki gasped for air as his body was slowly turning to ice. There was an unbearable pain on his chest, as if a hand of ice was slowly digging into his chest. If there was, it was trying to rip out his heart.
What's going on?
Despite the pain and cold rain, Watanuki's mind was clear. He could see nothing, only the blurred sidewalk and water dripping from his hair. So what was causing this to him?
Everything's turning black.
Struggling, he tried to keep his eyes open, in fear of what would happen if he didn't. Looking around, he tried to find something his eyes could cling onto, to stay open. He tried ignoring the dark purple clouds, grey cement, blue puddles of water, and the binges of black lining his vision for something brighter.
Red.
He found something. It was red. Bright…shining…crimson….red that stood out like a beacon to him in the darkness. His eyes widened.
Blood.
Blotches of it, stained his white shirt and hands. Watanuki couldn't figure out where it was from. His pain was from the inside of his mind, so where was the blood coming from?
Having forgotten about the pain until now, he reacted violently. He could only hear the slow pounding of his heart as his eyes slowly closed. His last memory was the black's and blues of the rain around him.
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Watanuki….
His brain felt fuzzy, and warm. Despite the small annoyance twinging at the side of his mind, he wanted to stay in the comfort of the darkness.
Watanuki….
He shifted trying to move into a more comfortable position.
"WATANUKI! WAKE UP!"
"AHHHH!" Watanuki jumped, that small twinge just turned into a full force scream into his ear. What the hell was that!
"So you're finally awake huh? Think you could escape, trying to cook for me like that? Well think again!" A tiny, annoying, voice was talking to him.
"Oh, it's you." Standing on the edge of the bathtub was Mokona, waving its little black arm at him, while scolding him for his actions.
"You think you can run away from your duty? Well NO, you CAN'T. Now go and make food for us!" Mokona crossed it's arms and shoved it's nonexistent chin in the air.
"HEY! Who do you think you're bossing around! Your words are nothing; you're less then one-tenth my size! I'm not your slave-huh?" After a moment, Watanuki realized Mokona was standing on the edge of a bathtub. Wait, that means…. He looked down.
"HOLY SHIT!" Looking down made him realize he was stark naked, in an unfamiliar bathroom. "Where am I?!" He whipped his head around to look for his clothes.
"I, the great Mokona-sama, restored you back to health!" Mokona started to laugh dramatically.
Watanuki lowered his eyes. "I see…." He calmed down, and started to remember the night's occurrences. The rain, the blood, the pain in his chest. He looked down at the spot above his heart. "Wait, wha-?"
On his chest, was a complicated heart sigil. The lines were intricately drawn, and in a dark purple. "What is this? Get it off!" He put his hand on the heart, "Huh?" With the motion of his hand, the lines immediately started to blur and run into the water.
"Mokona did a good job in drawing that, and now you're ruining it?"
Watanuki stared at the little black creature that was talking. "You, you drew this on me?"
"Yeah."
"What for? I was really worried here! I thought it was something to keep me from dying and going to the fiery depths of the underworld!" Watanuki was freaking out again.
"Calm down Watanuki, there was no harm done."
"Huh?" Another voice beside Mokona spoke beside. He looked over toward the entrance, and saw someone he did not want to see at that moment.
"YUUKO-SAN! YOU CAN'T BE IN HERE!"
"Why not? I was the one to undress you, Watanuki"
"CAUSE I'M- Wait, YOU undressed me?"
"Yes."
"…."
Watanuki turned bright red.
Yuuko smiled pleasantly, "Well if it makes you feel any better, Mokona helped too."
Mokona grinned. "Yeah!"
Yuuko continued on. "And if you want to know Watanuki, I think you're really-"
"SHUT UP, I DON'T WANT TO HEAR. JUST STOP TALKING!" Watanuki started yelling. He sunk lower into the bathtub, trying to cover himself up.
"Okay, I'll leave you to your bath. Mokona." Yuuko called out to the black Mokona, while turning to leave. Closing the door, she left an inch open before saying, "After you're done, you can come outside and talk." The door closed.
Watanuki watched the door, before sighing and looking at the ceiling. That's right. There are still things that have to be explained. He sat there, trying to enjoy his last few moments of peace, before having to go outside and meet reality.
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"Uh, Yuuko-san? Mokona?"
"Hmm?" Yuuko heard Watanuki call out to her. "Yes, Watanuki?" She didn't look at where the voice was coming from. Yuuko, just continued reading the magazine in her hand.
"Err, I, uh, don't have any clothes." His far away voice seemed weak, and timid, as it called out to her.
"Of course you don't. You were just taking a bath." Yuuko said pleasantly.
"….Well, I don't have clothes on now, and I'm supposed to come out?"
"Sure."
"HUH?" Watanuki freaked out.
"Fine, if you really need them." Yuuko said. "Mokona! Can you get Watanuki's clothes?"
I can't believe we're having this conversation. The heat on his face was not fading. I'm not looking forward to the talk we're going to have.
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"So, you finally finished?" Yuuko looked up from her magazine, to see Watanuki walking into the room.
"Yes." Watanuki kept his head down, trying to control the twitching in his left eye.
"Are you still upset? There is nothing to be upset about you know…." Yuuko chided him.
"Let's, just talk about last night then, shall we?" He had to grit out the words and control himself from bursting out, or storming out of the room. It was hard enough as it was, he was under a lot of stress from the recent events.
"Then let's start with what you remember. Can you tell me everything from the very beginning?" Yuuko said to him.
Watanuki sat on the ground next to her. "If I would place a start on it, then it would have to be from a couple days ago. At the end of school on Tuesday."
"Today is Saturday, Sunday if you count the fact that it's about 3 AM right now. Five days is a long time to let this fester. You still haven't learned anything, have you?" Yuuko said.
"This time it wasn't my fault. I have been ignorant in the past, but now I know the extent of trouble problems like these could give me. I don't sit around and do nothing about it! I wasn't prepared for something like this!" Watanuki was getting angry; he had been working in Yuuko's services for a while now, and had felt that he was relatively experienced. But here was Yuuko shoving the past events in his face.
"So you know what caused this?" Yuuko asked.
Watanuki froze. He didn't know what had happened. Only that there was pain, that he had experienced so much pain these last few days. "No, I don't know what caused this." He admitted regrettably.
"Then tell me, and I will see what we can do about it."
He was comforted by her words, and relaxed. Then, Watanuki started his tale.
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"Another year has gone by, and I still don't have this horrid curse taken away from me." Watanuki cursed at his bad luck, and went on to meet Himawari and Doumeki at the front gate of the school. It had become sort of a tradition, and meeting Himawari was good enough to help him survive through Doumeki's incessant demands.
"Ah! Himawari-chan!" His face sparkled in delight, as the rays of happiness radiated with all their might, when Watanuki saw her.
"Yo. Did you bring food?" But all of that had to be interrupted when Doumeki came into the picture.
"What's with your attitude? We finish up school and you demand food! Where's your proper greeting!" Watanuki yelled at Doumeki.
"I am feeling a bit hungry." Himawari said.
The cascading rainbow lights and glittering sparkles appeared around Watanuki once again. "Yes let's all go eat somewhere, shall we?"
They were all starting to walk toward a near by restaurant, when someone else stopped them.
"I'm sorry for interrupting, but could I speak to Himawari-chan for a moment?" They had to look up, to see the speaker's face.
"Oh, it's you Kawashima." Doumeki said nonchalantly.
Tall, handsome, and cool, it was THE Kawashima Hirokazu. In class 3-A he was well-known for being the soccer club's ace and treasurer of the student council. Many say that he could have been president, but chose to be treasurer, because he wanted to focus more on soccer and lead the team to nationals. There are rumors around the school that he could, very well be on the J-league when he graduates. Not to mention that fact that he has one of the largest fan clubs and one of the most wanted bachelors.
"Do you need something Kawashima-san?" Himawari asked politely with her usual smile.
"Actually I was wondering, if we could talk alone." Kawashima said pointing at the other two, without really talking to them.
"Okay. Doumeki-kun, Watanuki-kun… why don't you two go ahead? I'll catch up." Himawari said to the other two boys, while walking away with Kawashima.
"Sure, let's go Watanuki." Doumeki had no qualms with this, he started to leave before noticing the lack of movement, or argument from the other boy. "Watanuki?"
Still staring at the backs of the most wanted bachelors in the school, and the sweet, and beautiful Himawari was obviously too much for him. Watanuki was frozen in stone, his face in agony with only a cold gust of wind acknowledging him.
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"Tell me why we're doing this?"
"Shut up! You'll alert them of our presence."
Watanuki sneeked another peek from around the corner to look at Himawari and Kawashima. After snapping out of his stone state, he immediately took off after the two. Currently, he and Doumeki were spying on their conversation.
"What did you need to talk about Kawashima-san?" Himawari said politely
"The fact is that I want to get to know you better, Himawari-chan." Himawari looked a bit confused. Kawashima continued on, looking directly into her eyes. "Lately, I've been noticing you a lot. I would sometime see your face, smiling gorgeously, and I would always admire that. I would admire the fact that you can smile so amazingly, day after day." He stopped to smile warmly at her. "I started noticing you more after that. I saw your kindness, your beauty, your tender heart, and that inner strength that seems to make everyone around you happy. And I would really like it if you could share that with me too. I like you Himawari, and I hope you can be with me." Kawashima had just confessed.
Watanuki was stunned. He never wanted anyone to confess to Himawari! Especially not some gorgeous, tall, athletic, bachelor! What would happen to them! But apparently, Himawari had to say something too.
"I'm sorry Kawashima-san, I don't feel the same way you do." Himawari said apologetically.
Watanuki stopped sobbing, and continued listening to the conversation.
"That's okay." Kawashima said sadly. "Is it someone else?" He asked.
"No, it's not someone else." She sighed. "I don't have feelings for anyone, and I really don't feel the same way you do." Kawashima was confused. "I'm not as good as you make me out to be Kawashima-san. I just can't be with anyone because of that." She smiled, and Himawari started walking away. "Hopefully, you can find someone that will make you happy."
What was that? Watanuki thought.
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"So, that's it?" Yuuko was highly amused. "All this trouble over something so trivial? This happened because someone confused to Himawari? Watanuki, this doesn't have to do with your sight, it has to do with your mind."
"Well, it is. Kind of." Watanuki was starting to stumble over his words. "I MEAN," he started to gather composure now. "I WASN'T DONE TALKING YET. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY."
"Then go ahead and finish." Yuuko said calmly.
Watanuki stiffened at this. He didn't want to finish it. But looking at Yuko's annoying expression, his pride would not allow him to stop talking.
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"Yuuko-san, I'm back from school." Watanuki placed his jacket on the coat hanger, getting prepared for work.
"Ah, Watanuki, you're here. I have something for you to do." Yuuko was in another room, and he assumed she was drinking.
"Already!" Watanuki said.
"Yup, I need you to go out and get some of my favorite sake! I'll be waiting!" Her cheerful voice echoed through the hallways.
"Can't she ever treat me with respect…" Watanuki grumbled, angry at her. He was in a sour mood already, and Yuuko was just making it worse-
"That still doesn't make sense. How can someone confessing to Himawari make you angry? And I ask you to do that all the time and you still get angry?" Yuuko said, interrupting his story, once more.
"LET ME FINISH!" In truth from this point on, he was going to bend the story. Watanuki had already analyzed his story himself, and arrived at one conclusion. He didn't want to believe it himself, so he was changing the story, so that Yuuko would not arrive at the same conclusion.
Watanuki was still grumbling and sulking by the time he got back to the shop with Yuuko's sake.
"I'm back," he mumbled.
There was no answer.
That was odd. Normally when Watanuki arrived back, Yuuko would be complaining that he took too long. Then there would be the two annoying little assistants, crowing back whatever she said. Not to mention the bottomless black pit that was barely 30cm tall.
Watanuki scowled, while walking through the many rooms. He glanced in them to see which one Yuuko may be in, until he heard voices at the end of the hall.
It was in her bedroom.
He knocked on the door, and heard Yuuko's faint voice call him in.
"You're back now, Watanuki? Just in time then, these three have finally given me a White Day gift. It's been so long, but I've decided to be nice and give them some sake too. Sakura-chan has been perfect, of course, so she deserves something." Yuuko gestured to the projected image on her mirror, showing the four travelers.
"So that's why I heard multiple voices." Watanuki said, putting down the sake.
"Yes, Fai was just telling me the cutest story about 'Kuro-rin' here." Yuuko giggled.
"I AM NOT KURO-RIN! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SAY THAT WITCH!" Kurogane's loud voice boomed through the communication line.
"So you're saying I have the right to say it, and Mokona does too?" Fai said teasingly to him.
"NO! AND YOU SHOULD KEEP IT THAT WAY BEFORE I KICK YOUR ASS!" Kurogane now faced the blonde, and yelled at him.
All Fai did was laugh with Yuuko as they teased Kurogane mercilessly.
"You shouldn't tease Kurogane-san like that, Fai-san." Sakura interjected into the conversation.
"Yes Fai-san, please listen to Sakura-hime." Syaoran said agreeing with Sakura.
"Aww, that's so sweet. Just like the lovers Romeo and Juliet." Yuuko said, as they blushed.
Watanuki couldn't help but sigh at the childish conversation.
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Watanuki finished the story, with a sigh.
All Yuuko did, was stare until saying, "And the problem? I'm sure you've figured it out by now."
"….I know what the problem is." Watanuki said.
"Do you want to tell me? I can help you understand the full meaning." Yuuko said.
"That's okay. I don't want to go into detail, so I'll just say it briefly: I'm lonely. I see the world changing, and I see everyone having a growing relationship, but I'm left out. Either that or my mind is playing tricks on me. That pain was actually from my head. I kept these feelings built up for so long, that they overflowed." Watanuki said softly, in almost a whisper.
Yuuko nodded. "I guess that's a good enough answer. Why don't you stay for the night?" She added, seeing his exhausted face.
"Thank you, Yuuko-san." Watanuki bowed, before leaving to find a room.
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Opening the door to his room, he quickly closed the door and let his eyes adjust to the darkness. Finding himself too tired to think much coherent thoughts, Watanuki stumbled around in the dark until he found the bed. Taking off his shirt, and getting into the covers, Watanuki relive the days experience.
Ugh, I feel sick. That was what first thing that came to mind. Time seemed to stop down there. Thankfully, I pulled the story off with a straight face. Watanuki hoped his act was convincing enough to Yuuko.
Luckily, the first memory he told was exactly as it happened. He didn't change the story, so he knew that he could rely on that story, for an excuse in the future. The other thoughts, they were modified. Not only that, he had left an important part of the day, out of the picture. Watanuki worked with Yuuko long enough that giving her less information was better. If his lies didn't prevent her from figuring him out, it would at least delay her. By that time, he might have come up with a plan.
It's time I stop thinking about this. It was already 4 in the morning, and Watanuki did not want to spend any more time than necessary in the shop. Closing his eyes, and relaxing his body, he allowed himself to fall into a deep sleep.
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That Watanuki. Yuuko couldn't help, but think as Watanuki was out of the room.
Yuuko was currently conflicted with a barrage of emotions. She had been dealing with them, while Watanuki was telling his story, but she kept it all in inside. Now that he was gone and in bed, she could reflect on them.
Smugness. That was a common emotion she felt around others. The vast amounts of knowledge and powers she had, were the envy of others, and Yuuko knew that. She felt smug around Watanuki, for he was one that never seemed to get over a person's traits, always acting as he was surprised that a person acted some way, although he knew them for years.
Worry. There was no way she could NOT, be worried about him. Watanuki was important to her (as a worker, an entertainer, and others). He made her worry a bit, for his stubborn attitude seemed to land him in trouble all the time. It was natural, and to be expected now.
Interest. Since Watanuki had taken this job, the remaining innocence he had was being taken away. Each new incident and customer was helping him realize, just how corrupt and vile the world was. Someone of his ability was rare, so Yuuko watched this process with much curiosity.
Delight…of course. The new situation of events had brought about some very good news. What she thought was never going to happen, had already taken place. After all this time, Yuuko had the wrong view about Watanuki. But that story he told, gave Yuuko too much information to count. She still had to check, to see if it was correct or not. But all in all, it was such a delicious prospect.
Smirking, Yuuko let her thoughts turn to the future. Well, let the fun begin.
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Okay! The start of my first multi-chaptered Yuuwaku fic! Amazing! I have no comments on the chapter except that I will not die from writing this fic. Yet. I have yet to write that fluff I mentioned. So yeah, in the next chapter I will have fluff.
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