Fallen Angels [Chapter 2]

[saeki54]

Writer?s Note: The First Chapter maybe a pretty fair on the younger readers, but the next chaps, including this one are gonna be PG-13 for hard language, pure & uncensored. Sorry people, there?s definitely cursing here?

Fallen Angels [PG-13]
By: Saeki

Chapter 2:
The Shadow Within: A Fallen Angel

?You?ve got some nerve annoying us, little man.? The men stepped closer to Gabriel. ?Would you like to run that by me again, twerp??

?Yeah OK, I?ll put it so that you fishbrains could comprehend?? He removed his back from the stone wall & faced the thugs with a strangely calm expression.
?Riel, no!? Yuriko sank down to her feet, slowly pleading.
?You guys??
?No, please Riel??
?Should??
?Please, don?t do this??
?Take?? He walked closer to the men, flexing his knuckles.
?Don?t!? Gray jumped down swiftly from nowhere & swept the girl in his arms, covering her mouth. Gabriel speed increased as he went towards the former assailants, his stance unwavering.
?A hike!? He landed an uppercut on one man?s chin, grabbed his collar & slung him over his shoulder, the heavy body crashing down on his companions? owns. The three men picked themselves up, wearing terrified look on their faces & turned tail, running like maniacs. Gray was laughing his head off, Riel following suit. That was until Gray yelped out in pain & surprise, upon looking down his mismatched eyes widened. Yuriko had recently dug her incisors on the soft junction near his thumb; her face twisted with a rage that could have Gray?s already throbbing hand sliced in two. He pulled it away, massaging the bite mark, pain working its way through his features. Both boys looked at her, partially flabbergasted.

?That?s what you get for surprising me, Gray Midorii? she spat out then turned to the blond man. ?I didn?t ask for your help, psycho.?
Gray spoke before Riel could answer. ?Is that the way you talk to the person who just saved your sorry ass??
Gabriel intervened before the seething girl unleashes her untamed & uncensored temper on the taller man beside him. He clasped his shoulders.
?Come on, let?s go??
?But, Riel??
?We?ll also be ?escorting? her home as well.?
?Aww, do we have to? Oh, alright. As long as she behaves.?
?Good. Now, if there?s no objections, we?ll get going. Shall we??
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A young man & woman bathed in darkness stared at the trio below, who were laughing & merrily sharing dialogues with each other. The boy?s eyes narrowed at a young man. He was quite tall, but not towering over his male friend, who was a head taller. The long, blond hair was pulled back into a ponytail, although some strands have fallen loose from the scrap of black ribbon used to hold it up. His sapphire eyes glittered behind large, round spectacles. He was looking blissfully happy to the two strangers that sat on a rooftop. The man chuckled lightly; the girl sitting beside him looked at his amused face with puzzlement as she stroked the sleeve of his black leather trench coat with a gloved hand.

?Lord Alex, is something the matter?? she asked, her grip tightening on the fabric.
Sensing her curiosity, he turned his head to face the girl snuggled at his side; his ferocious golden eyes locked on to her ebony-hued ones. He quietly laughed when she flinched slightly.
?No, nothing?s wrong Hikari.? The man addressed as ?Alex? answered, his gloved right palm smoothing away wind-blown strands of purple hair from her forehead, pink from the cold winter wind. Her only response was a sigh of relief, curling up closer to the nearest source of heat. He looked down at the group below, his gaze focused only at the blond Englishman. He chuckled again.

??Gabriel. I really didn?t think he?d be coming here to this side.?
?Me neither, young lord. I thought that he was dead all those centuries ago.?
He laughed. ?I thought I told you long ago, Lady Draconis, that I?m a friend, not an acquaintance. So please, stop the formalities. I disagree with you on that part, though. An Archangel can never die, especially Gabriel; the right hand of Michael, the messenger of God.?
?You?re right. I am being stupid.? Hikari said, lowering her face to hide her embarrassment. But she can?t help looking at the young man who sat beside her as she laid her head at his chest. He was very handsome, with electrifying, slanted golden eyes that did nothing to hide the dark crimson pupils. Short, wavy hazel hair wafted with the wind. A small silver cross earring dangled from his left ear, emphasizing the gleam of the fangs in the cold smile that played on his lips & the piece of a lusterless black crystal dangled from a silver cord that was hung on his neck. His skin was very pale, almost translucent. He radiated a strange, feral aura that could drain any emotion, instantly turning into fear & terror. She shivered, then she gasped as she felt a strong arm pull her closer to the warm body; a deep blush warming her cheeks. She felt him tighten his grip on her, pulling her closer to him. She then started to laugh, causing the young man to face her, a bewildered look passing on his features.

?You really know how to make a girl blush. Certainly benefiting when you courted your wife, right??
It was his turn to blush. ?Keep Adelle out of this conversation, please!?
?Why not? Oh wait, does that mean that I touched one of the young lord?s delicate & sensitive nerves?? She laughed again.
?Hey! Hikari??
?Chicken prince!?
?Hikari?I?am most certainly NOT chicken! So please??
?Bok-bok-bobobok! Alex the Chicken Prince!?
?Hikari??
?Chickie!?

After a few minutes of exchanging some expletives, swearwords & teasing, a young ninja girl appeared behind them. She flinched, after hearing part of the list of swears that Alex uttered. She bowed respectfully when both warring parties stopped their verbal tussle & faced her.

?My lord & lady. I?m here at your disposal.?
Alex butted in. ?Cut to the chase, Misanagi. What do you want?
?My lord, you are needed at Revelia.?
?Revelia? What for??
?Um, well?young lady Sierra is looking for you.?

Alex stood up. He cannot ignore this, not when it?s his little girl who wants him.
?Alright. I?ll go.? He faced Hikari. ?You coming??
?No. I?ll stay here.?
He turned to face the group below, whose backs were disappearing into the crowd.
?Gabriel; Messenger of God, just you wait. I?m coming.?

?Hey Riel, what?s wrong, man??
Gabriel faced his two companions, worry etched on their faces. He feigned a smile.
?Don?t you worry, I?m fine. Listen, why don?t you two go on ahead? I?ll be back in a while.?
?Huh? Are you sure about that??
?Hey, since when have I not kept my word?? He tapped his chest proudly, a habit Gray had inevitably rubbed onto him. ?Trust me. I?ll be fine.?
?OK, if you say so?? The blue-haired man pushed the petite girl in front of him forward. ?Let?s go tubby! I ain?t got all day!?

Gabriel looked back as Gray & Yuriko disappeared behind him. Then he started to run. When he reached a dark alley, he faced the wall. In one swift movement, he was on the building?s rooftop. Running & jumping alternatively, he focused on one scent that etched a haunting portrait on his mind: fresh blood drizzled on black roses. There?s no way he could be mistaken. It was him all right.

?Too late; you just missed him.?
A young girl with long purple hair & mirthless ebony eyes, about Yuriko?s age, sat at the edge of the roof, the breeze playing with her violet locks. He sighed.
?Ah?too bad. I was certain he came here looking for me, am I right Hikari??
?Yep. Even to the extent of dragging me to the portal.? She chuckled. ?Really?the young prince is always like this.?
?Yeah, tell me about it.? He stood beside her. ?Alex?that guy?s full of surprises. Wonder what he?s up to??
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Oohhh?who might these two be? Could they cause trouble for the trio? And what about Alex? Is he a friend or foe? Hmmm?I wonder?
Gray: You?re NOT letting HIM beat ME up, are ya?
Hmmm?I?ll think about it.

PS: Thanks to krzkid! Here?s what you?re asking for! There?s more to come after this?I?ll just have to find the stupid fragment of this story.
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