❛ 𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐎 𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 ❜ ━━━ (𝗶. 𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻)

二 [N i]

"Shiraki, why did you want to meet me?" I asked the man and he used his right-wing to bring me closer to him.

"I missed you that's all." He said with a grin.

"I am not invested in being in a relationship Shiraki," I said and pushed him away.

"You've hurt my feelings (Y/n)-chan." I scoffed and rolled my eyes.

"Come on, the real reason you wanted to see me?" He sighed and pointed to my necklace.

"That. There's something weird about it." I instinctively reached out for my necklace, letting it into my palm.

"It's just a necklace with angel wings Shiraki. You have wings too but you're a Demon."

"Hey, don't bully my wings." He pouted and covered himself. "But to be serious, you and that Yuichiro boy are similar."

"Of course, I raised Yuichiro. It's bound for him to either be like me or Guren."

"No, not in that way. The aura the necklace emits, it's the same as it is with Yuichiro."

"If you say I'm different, I literally will stab you. I'm just a girl that was adopted into the Hiragi family and has a contract with the strongest demon, that's all." I stated.

"It isn't that simple (Y/n). Trying to take over you is really difficult. In fact, it's one of my toughest goals." He admitted.

"Well then, you should stop trying to control my body," I told him and he pouted once again.

"But I like challenges (Y/n)-chan. Who knows, I might succeed at a crucial time." He giggled. And with that, he disappeared. I opened my eyes and saw I was still in my office.

"It's about time you woke up," Guren said as he got off the couch.

"How long was I out for?" I asked, rubbing my eyes in the process.

"Two hours." He said and went up to my table and leaned forward.

"You were unconsciously touching your necklace while sleeping. Was it your Demon that was communicating with you?" He asked and leaned his head closer to mine, our faces just inches apart.

"Guren, m-move your head!" I exclaimed from the sudden closeness of our heads.

"Oh is someone embarrassed? Should I move my head closer then?" He smirked and leaned more.

"As much as I would like to see you guys kiss and fall in love, I would like to talk with my sister." A voice said.

I moved my head to the side and saw it was Shinoa, "Shinoa, you're here!"

"Of course, I was planning to visit you but turns out I could totally just visit you another day. Bye~! Oh, and make sure to not use protection~!" She said and closed the door.

"Damn it Hiragi." He cursed under his breath but I still heard it.

"I'm a Hiragi too, should I be offended?" I retorted at him. He looked at me and for a second his cheeks went red but as fast as it came, it went.

"You're not a born Hiragi, so no, you shouldn't be offended."

"Good. I would have punished you for it." I smiled and he took a seat in the chair opposite mine.

"So, how was Yuu during school?" I asked and placed my chin at my right palm.

"Well, he tried to kill a vampire with a normal weapon which was stupid. But because of him, we had fewer casualties."

"I've taught him well," I smirked and he rolled his eyes.

"You mean I've taught him well."

"Whatever you say Guren~ We both knew who taught him his inner strength," I said and turned my eyes to the framed picture on my table.

It was a picture of Mahiru, Shinya, Guren, and me.

"I miss those days. Where we were free and just had to get stronger." I grabbed the picture and stared at it.

"Well, we grew up. You've become the strongest while I...have her." We both glanced at his sword, Mahiru-no-yo.

"My sister. Did you truly love her?" I asked.

"I did."

Somehow, my heart ached when I heard his answer. A part of me wanted him to say no, but why?

"I see."

The silence continued for a few seconds before I stood up and opened the door.

"You should get going. I have to finish some paperwork."

"But you rarely--"

"Guren," I said sternly. He sighed before standing up.

"Alright, I'll go now." He said and then left the room.

I sighed and looked outside the window of my office. Why does my heart ache when Guren said he loved Mahiru? Am I possibly starting to develop feelings for him?

"Mahiru, you've always been the star of the family. You were the next head of the family but you died. Should I be glad or not?" I murmured.

Looking down at where the other soldiers were, I managed to see Yuu with Shinoa. Yuu, the little boy I took care of when he was 8 while I was 19. Guren was 20 when we got him and somehow, Guren and I were parent figures to Yuu.

He wanted to be strong like Guren since he hasn't seen me fight before. But at the same time, he was trying to follow me when it comes to family bonds. Like Shinya, I do not have a squad and I'm free to move anywhere I want to during missions.

Technically, Kureto and I were on the same level when it comes to our ranks but because he was older than me, he got the position of Lieutenant General. But Father allowed me to do as I want because he knows I will be able to appear at a crucial timing and win the battle. So I guess you could say I was the 'trump card' of the JIDA.

Yuu suddenly looked up in my direction and gave me a rare big smile, waving his hand at me. I waved back with a small smile and saw Shinoa do the same. After that, both of them left to where I assumed were the dorms.

Just how long would it be until something interesting happens?