"What happened?" Kakashi held the pieces of his head together. "Why am I… did I… kill anyone?" His palms supported his knees. His eyes widened like he had seen a fire consume his friends alive. "No.""Phew…" he sighed. "Wait, I didn't kill anyone?" Kakashi sprung up. Cleaning the dust off his uniform, he got on his feet."No, you didn't.""Why are you smiling? You are hiding something from me. Please tell me what I did.""You didn't do anything. Come on, let's go back before they search for us.""Search for us?" Kakashi scrunched up his face. "Why would they do that? It's not nighttime and Jiro knows you are my tutor.""The Annual Globe starts tomorrow. We have to be involved with them. We cannot be here practicing while they do all the work. Come on." Suke guided Kakashi."Are you certain nothing happened when…" Kakashi paused. Suke glanced back at him. "I told you about Jay. If there was anything you did, I would tell you. Now, stop stalling and let us go to help them out. But firs
"Now I see that you're not really to blame.""Are you drunk?" Kakashi glanced at Daichi. It was a good question to ask. The Annual Globe eve a celebration on its own. The canteen turned into an Arena where gladiators were cheered and jeered."Good question. Unlike you, I can handle my wine." Daichi slurped his lighter cup."Ouch," Zoa's laughter added a bit of sting to Daichi's response. Kakashi smiled. He must have really been wild that night. His eyes found Tanya's burning gaze. Her gaze intensified, showing intent and purpose. Kakashi glanced away, back at Daichi."What do you mean?" He fought the temptation to hold Tanya's stare again."Well, I used to think you caused all the problems here!""What? Why?" Zoa jumped in, her smiling face peered at Daichi.Daichi stooped, shielding his response from the outside noise. "Everything changed since he got here!""What do you mean? You have to be clearer with your words!" Kakashi screamed back."We never had so much attacks until you came
The cheers and jubilation from the night carried on into the morning. Cups joined on the dance floor, an irresistible invitation of colliding bodies against their holders surfaced. Kakashi excused himself from the roaring choral excitement of boys and girls. He headed toward his room, strolling ahead with heavy footsteps.I can't go now. I have nothing to do there. He glanced back to the scattered bright lights penetrating the windows of the canteen. Kakashi sighed. He spun around, unsure what he wanted to do. The air strengthened, brushing over his face with kindness and softness. He closed his eyes to the coolness, soaking himself in every embrace of it."I see you enjoy your own company most times." Kakashi raised his gaze. "I am also bumping into you." Oz raised his hands.Kakashi scoffed. "Why are you not with the master?" Oz smiled. "Prophecy. You know how Master Yonda gets with it. It's like he has a hidden treasure to seek on that day. I have no idea what to think," Oz shook h
The Annual Globe rode on the wings of the rising sun. Three hours to the start of the annual festivity and less than three hours into his sleep, slamming doors, rushing waters and shuffling feet hung in the atmosphere, a rarity, an extra early preparation for the day ahead. "The most dangerous things can be found in the smallest of bodies," Kakashi muttered to himself. He hung his head in the embrace of his palms. "What does that even mean?" He sighed. "Not today, not today," he got on his feet, his knees grew weak and he fell back into the comfort of his sheets. "Maybe another quick sleep won't be bad." He closed his eyes with a smile."Kakashi!""Who is that?!" Kakashi voiced in a high-pitched tone."Are you still sleeping?" His raised brow suggested familiarity. That has to be her, no? What if you heard wrong… I didn't hear wrong. That was clear. Kakashi kicked off the sheets. He walked hurriedly to the door. Yes! He swung the door open. "What are you doing here?""To get you out
The clouds crowned the sky, bright with cheers and sparks. Each student filled the Arena with gusto and jubilation. Master Yonda looked on from the highest platform, dressed in silky flowing linen. His hair was rather different. It was styled in a ponytail, freeing the significant identification of being the master on his head. He was excited for the day and it showed. He grinned from ear to ear. He had just come come around but he usually wasn't the most anticipated presence in a gathering. For this event however, it was not unexpected for him to be present, however, his early presence - albeit cheered and energetic - still brought amazement to the students."Today must be very special - You mean this week!""This has to be my best week in this school yet.""You haven't been here for even a quarter of the year — I know!"The students laughed and chatted loudly, good energy thickened the atmosphere."Hey. What are you… looking at?" Zoa followed Kakashi's gaze. Kakashi hadn't even noti
A resounding applause returned Kakashi back from his reverie."Yes!""Wait, where is the commander?" Kakashi whispered to Daichi. Daichi extended his eyes over to the platform, "I don't see him. I can't see the emperor either. Maybe they left before the Governor's arrival. Where is Tanya?" Daichi glanced back.Kakashi shrugged. "Where is Tanya?" Daichi looked to his left, asking Zoa. Zoa looked around in search for her, "I haven't seen her. I don't think she is here." Zoa added."We have a break now. We will be back by evening. Go to the canteen and eat. Remember to be back early in the evening." Master Yonda announced. The students cheered, dispersing in droves."Where are you headed?" Daichi looked back to Kakashi. "In search of Tanya. Do you want to come along?""We have to be back by evening." Kakashi replied."Yeah? Who says we won't? She can't be far off. She should be around, somewhere.""You do not look convinced. I can tell you don't want to join me. It's fine." Daichi lunge
"Are you not going to eat?" Daichi spared Kakashi a glance. "You've been quiet since the Governor left. What is wrong?""I don't know. He looks like someone. I don't know what it is, but… I don't know." Kakashi crawled back into his shell. He pushed the plate forward, a little bit away from his front."You know, you can just eat and be happy without troubling yourself with anything else. Nothing matters now, except the Annual Globe." Zoa blinked. She wore a bright smile on her face. Kakashi cracked a smile, Zoa infected him with her infectious smile.The floor squealed as Tanya dragged herself from the table. She jumped to her feet, ready to dash out."Hey. What is up with you? Where are you going?" Zoa raised her gaze to Tanya."I am fine. I just need a little more time outside before the resumption of the Annual Globe.""What kind of illness has brought over her this attitude?" Daichi watched Tanya as she covered the distance to the exit in short, quick steps."You know she can be v
“Hey, hey!” “What?!” Kakashi yelled. He glanced back at the disappearing figure. Damn. “Why were you looking at my brother like that?” Kokohashi strolled towards Kakashi. He squinted his eyes, a hint of suspicion tinting his gaze. “Why is your brother here?” Kakashi blurted out. “Oka-ay… I know we are not really the kind of people you all want in your surroundings but what was that question about? That was… different.” Kakashi sniffed in. Can I trust him? He is his brother. Okay. “Hey?” Kokohashi touched Kakashi’s shoulder. “Are you going to talk?” “Is it not strange that he is here?” Kokohashi raised his head. His eyes searched inside his head to find reasons. He shook his head, “No, not really. Do you think it is strange?” “I mean, the emperor is not even supposed to be here. I heard this event is only for those within the province. Yahuza is not within this Shibuya province, is it? And then, not only is he here, he is here with your brother.” Kakashi’s brow raised, showing