Chapter 31: Mystical Powers and Friends

[At Kagawa's resident]

(Kaaru and Junri were seen seated opposite to each other staring for a while in the dining room. They were both silent and Kaaru didn't looked at her as he stared at his finger, tapping the table and for Junri remain focused as she said...)

JUNRI: Show me.

KAARU: Show what? (He said surprised)

JUNRI: Your powers. (So Kaaru showed her a fire that comes out of his palm and then off it) What about the blue fire?

KAARU: For real Junri. I don't know how that came about.

JUNRI: (Made a chuckles as she said) Wow, this is surprising. You are the hero behind XO.

KAARU: Yeah I know, it's kinda crazy.

JUNRI: And you said after saving that little girl from that accident, your powers started to unleashed?

KAARU: Yes. I heard that manipulators gets their elements from experience and by accident.

JUNRI: Okay. So how long do you have this power?

KAARU: Well let's just say for more than six months.

JUNRI: Okay. Let's end it here for today.

KAARU: Wait, you aren't mad?

JUNRI: What no I'm not. I'm only surprised that I don't even remember which traits you got your powers from.

KAARU: Me neither. I was thinking it was from my grandparents.

JUNRI: Oh really. I don't know about that either. Kaaru, hope people don't know about this?

KAARU: You mean the bad guys? No, no they're not. Hehehe.

JUNRI: Hope they didn't because things would have been worst if they find out.

KAARU: (Thought)Well things are getting extremely worst.

JUNRI: This city are against manipulators but for you as their hero, they are still counting on you.

KAARU: Yeah. Junri, you are done with mine. So it's my turn to ask you questions.

JUNRI: Oh okay.

KAARU: Tell me what happened between you and uncle.

JUNRI: Okay, It all started when I and your uncle all live happily together in a simple bungalow. Although we were poor but very hardworking. He was a waiter and a cook who works at a local restaurant and I was a novelist and a poet. I was always busy that I don't go out with him, so he decided to marry a second wife not only that but also we didn't have children on our own for four years. For me, I wasn't happy but pretended to be as it felt like he didn't love me when I do. Until that night, I went to her room to kill her and after I did that, we divorced as your uncle left the house till then we haven't seen each other for the past fifteen years now.

(As for Kaaru, he was surprised as his head was raise down looking at the table)

JUNRI: I'm sorry, I didn't tell you about this.

KAARU: Is that how it ended just because he doesn't spend time with you?

JUNRI: Yes. I was too busy to have time with him. I shouldn't have done that but seeing him with another woman push me to the edge to do what I have to do. Don't you get that Kaaru?

KAARU: Yeah I do get that.

JUNRI: Mind if I get something for you? Maybe snacks or a drink.

KAARU: It's okay, I'm not hungry. I better go get some air. (He said as he took his leave)

JUNRI: Okay, take care.

[At SDIA headquarters]

(Tan was seen walking as he was heading to his office before...)

SEIZO: Hey Tan

TAN: Oh hey Seizo. How you doing?

SEIZO: Yeah I'm good. So what are you doing now?

TAN: I was actually heading to my office to do some stuffs.

SEIZO: Like what stuffs?

TAN: Don't tell me you don't know what to do when you get to your office?

SEIZO: Look I'm just saying pal. We are on break and you are still working on your office?

TAN: I have to investigate the suspects that killed chief Ushiki.

SEIZO: So have you figured out who these suspects are?

TAN: No. It's being days trying to know what their organization is all about.

SEIZO: Organization?

TAN: Nevermind. I just want to work on this alone.

SEIZO: Why?

TAN: Because you guys aren't doing it. Figuring who these killers are?

SEIZO: How will you expect me to know. Besides the only person you should be questioning is XO.

TAN: Hmm guess you are right. But if I question him, he wouldn't tell him.

SEIZO: Then convince him.

TAN: You want me to convince XO. Wouldn't he see that obvious.

SEIZO: Er... Maybe.

TAN: I don't think I should tell him.

SEIZO: Okay. Anyway, I didn't come just to say hi. (He said while bringing out an envelope and stretches his hand to him)

TAN: What's this?

SEIZO: Something you should start preparing for.

(Then Tan goes through the letter and to his surprised...)

TAN: What, chief's funeral is next week.

SEIZO: Mmhmm. And as members of the SDIA we all are expected to be invited.

TAN: (clenches his teeth and said this in a low tone) I can't believe this is happening.

SEIZO: Tan, are you alright?

TAN: Um... Yeah sure. Have you informed Yu about this?

SEIZO: Yes. She didn't say anything after I gave her the letter. But just walk away.

TAN: I understand how she feels. Most of us didn't expect him to end in that way.

SEIZO: Yeah. Me too... I gotta go pass the letters to others, I still haven't finished yet.

TAN: Okay. We'll take later. (He said as he opens the door of his office and went in)

(To Seizo, he heaved a sighed and said)

SEIZO: Such a workaholic.

[At Ippei's shop]

(Ippei was cleaning the table with a rag as a sound a open door)

IPPEI: Welcome to Ippei's clothing shop. How can I— (He stopped after seeing who was at the door and then made a sincere smile while seeing Kaaru and his peers) Well isn't you guys the four of you decide to show up today.

KAARU: Hehe! (He said, making a broad smile while his right hand was at the back of his head)

HIRO: How are you doing, Mr. Ippei?

IPPEI: Yeah I'm good. How was school today?

YUUTO: School is always the same as usual. Nothing fun.

IPPEI: School is fun, beside learning is-

YUUTO: Don't say anything again. I don't want you to go further.

EITO: Yeah. It's really obvious he doesn't want hear more.

KAARU: Anyway without wasting time, Is Shin around?

IPPEI: Yes. He's in the secret hideout.

KAARU: Alright, let's go. (He said as he, Eito and Yuuto took their leave)

IPPEI: Is there anything important you guys  want to tell him? (He said while stopping Hiro)

HIRO: You know the way we do it. Always asking him questions about our powers.

IPPEI: Yeah I can see that. But where was the last time he had ever trained you?

HIRO: Trained me? I can't remember not even Eito and Yuuto. Kaaru was the last person he had train ever since he started having his powers.

IPPEI: Oh.

HIRO: What you said was a good idea.

IPPEI: You mean to let Shin trained you guys?

HIRO: You bet it!

IPPEI: Of course you know that's a good idea. You should prepare yourself to kick those aok's ass and evil manipulators.

HIRO: Hahaha! Sure will. I have to go catch up with them.

IPPEI: Alright. (He said as she followed the rest as they made it there)

(At their secret hideout beneath the shop, Shin lights up his cigarettes and blows up the cloud. He sees them already seated)

SHIN: You guys have anything to ask to me?

HIRO: I don't have any questions, sir.

YUUTO: I got a call from Kaaru to come here. So nothing to ask.

EITO: I thought I may come here since I don't have anything to do.

SHIN: I see. But manipulating your powers all you need is some guides to back you up.

KAARU: Er... I guess I have something to ask.

SHIN: Go on. (As a blows out the smoke)

KAARU: How long have you been smoking?

(This made Shin to be surprised as the rest looked at Kaaru in a comical way)

EITO/YUUTO/HIRO: So bold!

SHIN: Can't tell. This is something I got used to the past.

KAARU: But don't you see it as-

EITO/YUUTO/HIRO: Shut up!

KAARU: Okay.

SHIN: Do you know what people see smoking as?

KAARU: No?

SHIN: Reliever. It helps them to be stressed free from pain.

KAARU: But it's actually causing you pain. You know your lungs.

SHIN: No matter how you try you can't still stop.

YUUTO: You can still stop. Right now.

SHIN: Nah, it's addiction. After seeing the death of my family, there was nothing to do rather than just smoking and drinking away my time.

KAARU: I see. Sorry for asking. (He said while feeling down)

YUUTO: Oh I have a question. Shin who do you think the strongest is among the four of us?

SHIN: I can't say. It depends because you all have been doing well since you fight on your own.

YUUTO: Well guess you don't have answer.

(Eito looked at Yuuto fingerless glove and remembered when pulling he saw a mark on it and used it in a fight against Keisuke)

EITO: (Thought) What was that mark on Yuuto's palm. Was that the source of his powers? I don't want to ask him before he pissed off.

KAARU: I have a question to ask.

YUUTO: I hope is not a stupid question like how do you became an old geezer. Hahahaha! (After that saying, he looked at Shin, who was in a serious look) Okay, sorry.

KAARU: It's something that happened yesterday. (And this made everyone looked at him) And it's been bothering me.

(This made Shin to look at him to see that he wasn't joking)

KAARU: I got into a fight with a manipulator and after being beaten something happened but I don't know how to explain it. I was in a whole new level as my fire started turning blue and I-

SHIN: It was your mystical power.

KAARU: Huh?

SHIN: This is something that has to do with your manipulation level. As it increases, your mystical power begins to do the same.

KAARU: I have mystical power?

SHIN: Every manipulators have as long your manipulation levels are high.

KAARU: How can you tell they are mystical powers?

SHIN: Because they are surrounded by mystical energies. For you it is rare to see a manipulator that have blue fire powers which remain mystical.

HIRO: So Shin, what are your mystical powers?

SHIN: I can't tell you and I have used that twice.

KAARU: Yesterday is making it my first time.

SHIN: So you have used it once.

HIRO: I don't know if I have that. How does it unleashed in a manipulator's body?

SHIN: Emotions but where it is negative that is grief or anger. You have to do whatever it takes to let it come out of you, discovering yourself. Once a manipulator does that, mystical energy is surrounded on him and you wouldn't noticed about it in your presence.

KAARU: (This made him to have a thought) No wonder i didn't noticed about uncle's death after turning back to myself. Must there be someone controlling me or...? Let me just ask him?

HIRO: That's... Mystical? Hehehe. Must I be angry to let it come out.

YUUTO: No wonder Kaaru unleashed it and I'm such you defeated him mercilessly.

KAARU: Yeah. (He said while feeling sad)

HIRO: Are you alright?

KAARU: Sure I'm alright... Shin having mystical power does it mean you are no longer in control of it.

SHIN: You are still in control of it. But sometimes it's like as if you weren't moving your body.

KAARU: Yes!

SHIN: Ah so that's explains that. Don't forget the mystical power or energy is known as Chikara.

KAARU: Chikara? Do you actually know the origin?

SHIN: No one knows, not even the scientists in fifty years ago. (He turned to Eito) Eito, you haven't said anything. Is there any question you like to ask?

EITO: No I'm good.

YUUTO: Humph! Mr know it all. It's a good thing for you.

EITO: What's good? (This made Yuuto looked at him, not just him but everyone as Eito continues) Is it because I'm a smart guy or is it because you see me as a smart guy? Questions can be tricky but difficult to answer. Let me tell you this, it takes years for a genius to contain everything in just one brain. I may know it all but not everything around your situation because it's your life and your decision to take. Also know this, being smart is not knowing it all, I can capably not be smart in every questions but what Shin explained, explained it all.

KAARU: (Looked at Eito while he was surprised and had a thought) I don't know what he's saying but Eito is killing him.

SHIN: I know Yuuto isn't the same level as you are, Eito. So calm down.

KAARU: Yuuto, don't act like this, before you end up as a delinquent.

YUUTO: I'm not a delinquent!

KAARU: Who says you are?

SHIN: Alright, let's do this before I change my mind. Hiro discussed something to me before coming in. She was thinking if we start our training today?

KAARU: Wow! (He said while doing it in a comical defeat way)

YUUTO: Ah finally. It's about time to test my powers on this dumbass. (He said while looking at Kaaru)

KAARU: Who are you calling dumbass? Muscle man. (And this made Yuuto angry, who was looking at him)

SHIN: And I'm going to be training on your chikara.

KAARU: All right! (He said happily)

HIRO: Er... Shin what will you change your mind on not training us.

SHIN: Relieve.

(And this made the four of them looked at Shin with a comical defeat face of shock as they understand what he meant by that)

YUUTO: You're not joking. I know. (Who was still in his facial expression)

[Back to the SDIA]

(Tan was seen working in his office as his phone started to ring, he sees that it was Yu, who was calling him. So he picks it up)

TAN: Hello Yu. What's it?

YU: Tan, I got bad news to tell you.

TAN: (Shocked) Bad news.

Meanwhile...

(A man was seen walking insane as if he wasn't seeing his way with no shirt but a blue jeans)

MAN: This is crazy. Everything's crazy (Then he looks at his hand and smiles) But it feels so good. I'm going to kill anybody that comes my way. Anybody that drives me crazy. (While laughing evilly) Hahahaha!!!

Next Chapter: Mystical Powers and Friends, Part 2