Black Saint - Arc 2 - Chapitre 21
Title : Black Saint
Arc 2 - The Meaning Of That Happiness
Chapitre 21 - Joker
Author :
zeon_avalanthe
Rating : PG-13 (For languanges in some chapters)
Genre : AU ; Angst
Pairing : YamaJima ; NakaChii ; OkaYama ; more will come as the story evolves..
Disclaimer : Everyone knows that I don't own any of those boys, sadly..
Summary for Arc 2 : Another meeting, another parting.. When the heart was on the verge of breaking down completely, could he still find the true meaning of happiness ?
Author's Note : Please ignore my sucky summary like usual~ The second arc's name and main plot was actually inspired by Honey L Days' song, The Meaning Of That Happiness, which then I used as the title of this arc.. Hope you'll like it~
~~~Arc 2 - Chapitre 21 - Joker~~~
A deep sigh erupted from the man in his late twenties' lips as he leaned back on his chair.
"Of course. I should've known."
He then turned his gaze toward the youngster who sat calmly across the the table.
"But why did you tell me about this ?"
"I just happened to hear about this information. Thought you'd wanted to know." The young man shrugged. "Beside, I owe you my life before. Think of it as a payback to what had been given to me."
A small smile formed on the man's lips as he interlaced his fingers together.
"I'm glad that you're doing fine, Light-kun."
"I'm no longer called by that name." The younger man rolled his eyes. "I'd prefer the name I am currently using. An alias I'm currently taking."
"How about you rejoin us this time ? I believe that your help would be greatly needed in this war."
A smirk appeared on the young man's lips as his figure relaxed.
"That's the reason why I'm here now, Valentine."
The older man just shook his head slowly. "Well, then. Welcome to the troop, Joker-kun."
***
"Taichou ?"
Daiki flinched at the call but turned his head nonetheless.
"Is it- ?"
"Yes, it's the new guy." Daiki nodded.
"I don't understand why this new guy immediately put into the top 10, and as the Vice nonetheless. Granted, that the position is vacant as of the moment, but didn't the Boss think it would caused jealousy to spread over the group ?"
Daiki sighed as he shook his head. "I don't know. But all we have to do is to accept him warmly into our group."
"Yeah." His subordinate agreed. "What was his name again ?"
"Joker."
But it was not Daiki who answered, instead, a new guy standing by the doorway. A grin spreaded across his lips, but the huge scar on the left side of his face made the two boys couldn't helped but to shudder.
"Nice to see meet you guys. Hope we can get along well." The grin spread wider as he approached the seat assigned for him without being showed. It's as if he 'knew' already where he should be going.
"A-uh, yeah." Daiki nodded nervously as he returned his attention to the papers he was looking at.
"You've heard about the news, haven't you ?"
Daiki's head perked up at the question Joker asked to no one in particular.
"About the war threat."
A sudden chill suddenly pierced through his spine as he nodded shortly, refusing to say a word.
"You should really be prepared. This is going to be a huge showdown."
***
"Good morning." Yuya announced as he entered the dining room, where he found an unknown small boy sitting uncomfortably in one of the chair.
He watched as Kota turned to look his way and nodded his ackowledgement, while the boy mouther a squeaked 'Morning' to him.
Yuya sighed as he sat down at the opposite side of the boy, placing his hands on top of the table.
"Don't wake Ryosuke up just yet." He spoke lightly, eyes staring at Kota's figure.
"And why would that be ?" Kota raised an eyebrow at the statement.
Yuya just shrugged. "He looked tired. I think he's feeling a little under the weather. That's why just let him sleep for now."
Nodding his head in agreement without even questioning why would Yuya knew about it, Kota then proceeded to serve the breakfast on the table. A few minutes later, he bowed down to the two occupants of the table before leaving the room, pushing the trolley away.
"By the way, Kota, I'm going downtown this afternoon, okay ? I've got something to buy. Tell Ryosuke when he wakes up."
A suppressed snort could be heard coming from Kota's direction.
"Trying to be the good older brother all over again, eh ?" Kota said coldly. "Fine. Well, whatever."
Yuya sighed but quickly covered it with a smile as worried glances being thrown his way by the housemaids and that the boy across the table is currently staring at him weirdly.
"I deserved it. I've done something unforgiveable, that's why he was kinda upset." He spoke, especially to the boy with the questioning look. "By the way, I'm Yamada Yuya. Ryosuke's older brother. You are ?"
"Ah, my name is Chinen Yuri. Nice to meet you." He bowed down on his seat. "I'm going to the same college Yamada-kun is in. I came to visit last night, but was asked to stay for the night when I was about to go home. I'm sorry if I bothered you or something."
"It's okay really." Yuya shook his head. "I'm glad actually. To know that Ryosuke has friends and go to proper school. How is he in college anyway ?"
The morning then passed with the two men chatting with each other. Soon, the awkwardness was gone and replaced by comfort as they kept on talking. As soon as the foods are all gone, Chinen then stood from his seat and excused himself.
"I think I should be going home now." He looked at Yuya with apologetic look.
"Eh, why ? You should stay longer." Yuya exclaimed in disappointment.
"I've been abusing your hospitality enough." Chinen shook his head. "And I really have to go back soon. I have classes this afternoon after all."
"Is that so ? Well, then let me walked you to the bus station at least." Yuya gave him a smile, which was responded with a surprised look on Chinen's face. "I'm sorry I can't drive you home. I'd like to, but I just came back yesterday and well, I literally have no property here so-"
"No, no, no. It's not like that." Chinen gave a low chuckle. "It's just, you don't really have to do that. I'm fine by my own."
"But I insist." Yuya stood from his seat as well and walked ahead. "And beside, I was about to go out as well. Come on."
In the end, Chinen could only follow as the older boy lead him to the bus station, feeling safe somehow.
Little did they know that it would be the beginning of the doom for them.
~~~End of Arc 2 - Chapitre 21 - Joker~~~
Short !!
But I will try to update as soon as possible~ >,<
Well, I guess by now, everyone knows who Joker a.k.a Hongo Yuuki is..
No worry.. His identity will be revealed soon~
And as always, comments are loved~