Book Four: Part 1: Chapter Eight: Shiro’s Reason Part 2

Last time, Shiro had a talk with his father. He found out information at his mother. Also making Leilani and her daughters Ally, Rina and Yumi leave with Rina's children. Lady Araceli, Lila and Tempus were forced to leave under Shiro's orders.

Sophia and a few officers appeared in the kitchen. So, where you are hiding your lover and that family? Sophia asked. You came into my home with SWAT. I'm glad my grandchildren aren't present. They would have been traumatized from this raid. Shiro replied. You are harboring a criminal and a runaway. Sophia replied. That's big talk from someone who *sacrificed her own flesh and blood. All in the name justice and god. Shiro replied. Where are you hiding them? Sophia asked. You may be able to bully others. That doesn't work on me. Shiro replied. What did you just say about me you accursed demon? Sophia asked. Shiro chuckled and smiled. What's so funny? Sophia asked. Shiro walks over to grabbed a knife the utensil draw. He sharpens it on the side. He walks over to Sophia points the knife under her chin. Don't get too arrogant. Your in my house. I pay for everything in this house. The mother of my children and her child just lives her. I have no qualms on killing you or the SWAT officers. Shiro replied. Shion appeared. I warned you not to come after them, Sophia. Even though Alice is not his child he sees her as one of his children. He's extremely protective of his family. Shion replied. Why are you here, Shion? Sophia asked. Shiro's bloodlust. As long as I've known Shiro. He's reserved and levelheaded. I've witnessed him give into bloodlust a few times. That's why he is feared and revered. Shion replied. Sophia scoffed at Shion. I've known Shiro since I became a commander. Prior to this position, he was apart of the original leader of the Shinigami Squad. Shion replied. Why would they recruit someone so dangerous at a Divine General? Sophia thought. Shiro sighs. I'm not ecstatic about any position I've been in. I was coerced into everyone of them. Shiro replied. What do you mean coercion? Sophia asked. The HQ of today is in a time of peace. My children and grandchildren don't have to ever witness the darkness of the HQ I joined long ago. Shiro replied.

As they were at the large estate, the vast yard and view of the city from the distance. Dad never brought us here. Rina replied. Mommy, is grandpa ok? Will he come to see us? Mika asked. When the time is right. Rina replied. Mika and Noelle cried to Leilani and Rina. Grandpa, will be ok. He wouldn't let this stop him. Leilani replied. So he's handsome and rich? Chris asked. So they are after me? Ally asked. What is this about you being a fugitive? Chris replied. They came to save my life Christian. Araceli replied. You can call me Chris. Chris replied. Maybe but I don't feel like it. Araceli asked. Chris sighs. The reason their after us is because Araceli is an infamous goddess. She can train Ally how to properly use both her magical attributes. Yumi replied. Ally, you know magic? Chris asked. Yes dad, I am an Earth Goddess. I'm Ally Bellerose, the Rose Maiden. Ally replied. Rose Maiden? Chris asked. Yes, she's known as the Rose Maiden. Rina replied. What can you do, Ally? Leilani asked. Well I can summon weapons, floral attacks and heal the ailments of the inflicted. My specialty is dealing with poisonous plants. Ally replied. That's dangerous, Ally! Chris yelled. Dad, poisonous plants don't cause inflictions on me. Ally replied. I'm not surprised. Celine had a weird fascination with poisonous plants. She'd experiment on herself to see what effects it would have on her body. My baby girl, Celine was an eccentric child to say the least. Araceli replied. Hey kids, go play. Rina replied. Mika and Noelle played around the yard. That will somewhat ease them from thinking about your father. Leilani replied. Then again, grandma encouraged her daughters and grandchildren to do some form of research. To be honest, that why I live in Japan. My major in college was Environmental Science. When I was on campus, a man was stalking me. Your father said he was sent on a bodyguard gig for awhile to protect me from that man and his boss. Come to find out, that man was an underling of a man named Khia or something. He was looking for a women with blonde hair and bright green eyes. I fit the description. Leilani replied. Back then your father was still stoic. I could sense empathy from him. He bought me dinner and had me stay at the house under the college's choice. Leilani replied. No, either HQ made an executive order or dad used fear tactics. Yumi replied. Sounds about right. Rina replied. It was under an executive order from my superiors. I hate my job. Shiro replied. Shiro! Ally and Leilani yelled. Dad! Rina and Yumi yelled. Grandpa! Mika and Noelle yelled. They hugged Shiro. Why do you hate your job, Shiro? Chris asked. I hate my superiors. I hate some of my colleagues. The only good thing out of this job are the perks. I usually use them on my grandchildren or on myself. Shiro replied. What those said perks? The girls snitched on you. Leilani replied. I don't always use the perks so I usually trade them with my other colleagues. Shiro replied. I get major discounts on carry out or take out food. Certain venues all kind of stuff. I used to use them frequently for Rina and Yumi their birthdays when they were younger. Same for Alice and your oldest son, Josh. Just give examples. Shiro replied. Wait you paid for all those events. I'm touched. You didn't have to do it. Chris replied. That maybe true. I've learned in life is to let a child be a child. Let them experience the things you never had. Don't spoil them rotten discipline them when necessary. Shiro replied. He smiled. Very profound. Chris replied. True. Hello Ezequiel. Shiro replied. Welcome back, Master Issac. Ezequiel replied. Dad, what your real name? Yumi asked. Shiro Yukimoto is an alias I created to escape HQ. It didn't work. Now I'm subjugated to work for HQ as long as they want me to. Shiro replied. So your real name is Issac? Leilani asked. My real name Issac Sari. That's the same last name of the lone survivor of fallen holy nation of Ithaca. I replied. Ithaca, a city of vast wealth and knowledge. A pure city protected by angels. Megumi replied. Lady Tempus, why are you not in your labyrinth? Megumi asked. I was at first Sophia is trying to get Shiro in trouble. Tempus replied. My hunch was right. She never liked me. Shiro replied. More like she can't read you. It bothers her. Megumi replied. Hey Mika and Noelle. I replied. Kaoru! Mika and Noelle yelled as they hugged me. So her attempt failed. No it worked. Hey kids, go play with Ezequiel. Shiro replied. It's been awhile since I've played with children. Shiro, I hope they don't terrorize me. Ezequiel replied. They're good children nothing fret about. Leilani replied. Shiro squeezed is hands. He sighs. Thing is, before I was the man I am today, I used to be an infamous executioner. HQ pestered and coerced me to join. They made me lead a group of convicts fight S Class to Alpha Class threats. The squad that you all know as the Shinigami Squad. I'm the founding leader. Shiro replied. You hate expressing your dirty laundry but it's needed. Megumi replied. Yumeko, I was going to ask if Kaoru can translate something for me. Shiro replied. I brought her just in case. Megumi replied. Before I came here, I found the last book of the series Ithaca. Shiro replied. Did you say Ithaca? That books are in the church's possession. I replied. No those are replicas I had created. All historical documents and records are under my jurisdiction. So every document that is in a museum is not the real but replicas? I asked. Yes. I know your final paper was on the Ithaca series. Shiro replied. What do you need me to do? I asked. Translate the last book. Shiro replied. I was warned never to read the last book. It would madden me. Going down a rabbit hole. I replied.

What else will Shiro reveal?

What does Kaoru mean?

Stay Tuned.