Blazing Inferno

My duty is to protect. I promise... I won't fail.

[digimonshitlord]

“Well, aren’t we testy. I didn’t even, really, ask.”

Come to think of it, though, where is this? Sometimes those digiportals of his didn’t go quite where he intended….. “So, grumpy gus, care to tell me where this is? Or at least how to get out. I’ve got important Emperor things to do.”

[flamesofpurgatory]

“And I never suggested that you had asked. Maybe you should pay closer attention to what people are saying to you.”

There literally wasn’t any reason he shouldn’t kick this kid’s ass right here at that instant. But still, he restrained himself from doing so, for whatever reason. Perhaps later his time would come to teach this guy a lesson. Whoever he was. Not that such a small detail was important to him either way.

[digimonshitlord]

@flamesofpurgatory

I’d ask what’s up with your clothes but I don’t feel like I can considering my own outfit…..

[flamesofpurgatory]

Who the hell is this kid and why is he even here? There’s no way anyone could have known where to find Kai. No one, for any reason at all, should know of his presence. Other than the few he worked with.

“I don’t think you have any reason or right to know.”

[revolutionaryflames]

                I’m too hot                                                          (hot damn)

  Called a police and a fireman         

                 I’m too hot                                                          (hot damn)

  Make a dragon wanna retire man

[aikandii]

Day 5 - Seeking Solace - Leave me alone

I couldn’t think of anything else//sob

(tried fixing the stupid contrast with line camera lol I really don’t know what happened before… I really need access to computer soon…)

[flamesofpurgatory]

Family Gathering

[promisedleader]

Consumed in watching the youngster as long as he could hold out, Aichi had been oblivious to the appearance of his partner until the brunet shuffled into view, reaching out to take hold of the sleeping boy’s hand and rubbed it tenderly. It was almost too good to believe; for Aichi, it was a dream - the three of them together.

        And even then… one was apart from the other two. Worse, he was verging on a drop into Link Joker’s control; Jack distrusted him, Kai would be heart-broken and Tasuku—…

Despite all that, it simply didn’t register to begin with, his lips quivered, struggling to voice out anything whatsoever. Until finally, the name would tumble from his lips.

“K- Kai-kun…!”

How could he face the brunet now, when riddled with power and having failed to uphold the one vow left that he’d have to, and after everything it had cost the pair. How cruel… that they’d be reunited too late.

[tinycop-blog]

In one moment he could recall it vividly, the sheer panic and dread that had overcome him as that dark blade penetrated through flesh and muscle. In all of his years of fighting and accumulating injury, none had even remotely compared to something like this. It had been the equivalent to setting his innards on fire, searing acid racking a vicious agony throughout his small being as his skin shivered in cold sweat. A combination that almost made him beg for any sort of release.. But in the next moment, there was nothing. A complete blank in his memory, as if he had been graced with a quiet death—-only to awaken in his subconscious now, once more. There was the incessant beeping of a heart monitor somewhere close, the clinking of wires hooked up into his veins, sustaining what little life there was enduring within him.  And voices… hushed, distant.. and pained voices reaching his ears, all the while a gentle and warm touch against the back of his hand that felt… so familiar. But he couldn’t exactly put his finger on it. Who was there? What were these presences near him? Was he safe?                 —Or in danger..?

 ”—……..” I have.. to wake up…                 I can’t… just… lay here….

[flamesofpurgatory]

Minutes passed, the room still silent; the only sounds to be heard were passing footsteps and the machine at the bedside. This... could turn out to be a long day. An exhausting one at that. None of this should be happening... Nor should any of them be here. A reunion with his family was something he had imagined the entire time he had been away. But, this... It was as far as possible from anything he wanted it to be.

Brought out of his thoughts by a voice -- one that he assumed he'd never hear again -- he turned towards Aichi, but the look he offered to the other was far from friendly.

"I don't want to hear a word from you unless you're explaining how you're here, why the others allowed Tasuku to leave... and more importantly... what happened to him and why you weren't there to stop it."

They were harsh words, even for him. Especially directed at Aichi. Yes; definitely the opposite of what Kai hoped for. Becoming angry is not one of the things he planned. He couldn't help it though. His son was hurt... And, Aichi... Well... It wasn't too difficult to tell that Void's power was present.

Happy family reunion.

[flamesofpurgatory]

Family Gathering

Quick footsteps racing towards the hospital and up to the desk when he finally reached it, asking for directions in panicked tone. It was unlike him, but on this occasion, that didn't matter any longer. It wasn't about maintaining the image he wanted other people to see him as. This... was about finding an answer to his question. As soon as he knew his way, Kai swiftly made his way to the specified room.

Arriving after several minutes of reading ever sign to double check his designated path, he stood silently by the door, peering through the glass, only to be met with a sight he never thought he'd see for some time; Aichi, who had been sat by the bedside. And Jack... Who he assumed was who he saw flying overhead while he wandered the streets. Kai could never mistake Tasuku's buddy. But, to be heading here... of all places...

Making his way in, as quietly as possible so he wouldn't disturb anyone, he stopped directly behind Aichi; brows furrowing as he gazed down towards Tasuku laying in the bed.

No... Why...

Kai moved around the seat to kneel beside it, extending a hand to hold the smaller one of what he cherished most in his life, besides his partner. Thumb rubbing back and forth over tiny knuckles, the brunet remained silent; only a small sigh was all that came from his lips. He wanted to know what happened, but couldn't bring himself to speak up. Sad, upset, hurt -- those emotions were barely half of his feelings at the current moment. Seeing his son in this condition... It was painful... Enough so to cause physical ache.

[blaster-aichi]

[tinycop-blog]

 ”Stop kidding around..!” As if the elder could be making such assumptions.. As if Tasuku had ever stood a chance back then—he remembered it like yesterday, never being able to even venture far enough into the Palace to even see Aichi before getting tortured by Judgement time after time! And now… after everything was said and done,  Kai Toshiki wanted to pretend and act like the proper parent now, scolding him so lightly?! Don’t mess with me!  ”Mama’s here..! Mama… came after the both of us! He needs you… You’re the only one who can help him!  And you know how to fix him, don’t you?! Isn’t that why you left in the first place?!” Unlike me.. the cowardly son who ran away…

[flamesofpurgatory]

".....Very well."

A sigh escaped through his lips as he closed his eyes and looked away. If it wasn't already painfully obvious that Kai had never been cut out for the life of a parent, it would be now. In truth, he was terrible at it. Who in their right mind would do the things he had to their own child? ...No one. Guilt. His exact emotion at that moment. Aichi would always be the better one for this kind of thing. How could he ever compare to that?

Attention directed straight back towards Tasuku as soon as he mentioned Aichi. Not possible...

"--What? Why is he here? .. More importantly.... Never mind. I'll find out eventually. But, what makes you think I can help him? That's not why I'm here. I left for another reason. If I knew how to help Aichi, I wouldn't be here... I'd be with him instead."

[tinycop-blog]

 ”Where have you…—?!” No… no, there wasn’t any time to let his personal feelings get in the way. He has to be curt—his choice of words here were precious, if anything. As far as Tasuku was concerned, this could have been the one and only time to get across the one and only message he absolutely needed to relay… "Father… Mama…. Mama needs you..!”

[flamesofpurgatory]

The young boy started a sentence and never finished it. It was blatantly obvious what he intended to ask, so why didn't he? Perhaps, to him, it didn't seem important enough. Never mind. Somehow, Kai would find a way to get it out of him at a later time. For now, all there was left would be to turn completely and give Tasuku his full attention -- and he did just that. Moving his feet to turn his whole body to face the one opposite.

"Why are you here? You should be at the palace with Aichi... in our timeline..."

[tinycop-blog]

—He knows that presence better than anyone else, that broad back turned to him that exudes the most powerful of auras slathered in dispatched solitude..

 ”Father..?”

[flamesofpurgatory]

Standing silently, taking in the fresh air after being shut away for what seemed like months, but in fact was barely a few days. Though, he couldn't help but feel as if someone was nearby. And sure enough, after hearing that familiar voice; he turned his head slightly.

"...Tasuku."

[princesyokurusu-deactivated2017]

                   『              ”  J є α ℓ σ υ ѕ у , anger,  r e s e n t m e n t ,                                               all  s w e l l   deep inside of me,                                    twisting, crawling, corrupting,  c on t r o l l i n g                               T  u r n i n g  me into  š ø м e ø и e   I didn’t want to be.                                              I ‘ო   ʂօ ɾ ɾ ყ.  …  F o r g i v e   me.  ”                          』

[reflexivevoltage]

Seeing the other Knight, it was a good feeling in Naoki’s gut. They could preform their duty together, though the red head knew of the other’s wish to do his actions alone, much like his former self.

Keeping quiet, he nodded toward the brunette, and kept his stance calm. What more was there to do? Eyes shifted over Kai’s form, and envy showed it head. Just a tad though.

As he knew not every detail between Aichi and Kai, it still pained him slowly to know that they were close. And he had none of that closeness. He thought he did, but he was always outside, standing away from it all.

[flamesofpurgatory]

Ishida Naoki. The knight with a dark difference compared to the other two. They had small moments, but theirs... It was nothing compared to this one's. Witnessed first hand, he knew what Naoki could be capable of, which led him to keep a close watch.

With careful steps, Kai would slowly approach the other knight, watching over his posture and any movement he might make before stopping directly beside him, staring straight ahead. There was a moment of silence. Deciding to break it, he spoke up... "I trust you're doing your job. And I don't have to pull you out of trouble again." Easier said than done. Once Ishida became irritated or angry, it was obvious he'd lose it.

A hand was placed on the shoulder next to his, grip tightening by the second. "Don't make me leave my post to fix your problem again. Ever. Do you understand?" It could be taken as a threat of some sorts, but it was necessary to make sure attention on them remained near to non-existent.

[starvaders]

[starvaders]

[cfvblahblahblah]

quatre knight kai

[boku-no-aichi-kaeshite-deactiva]

eienni futari no tsuki no kyuu…….(?)

[blaster-aichi]

Heart of Steel

[blaster-aichi]

The longer they stood there, the more the urge to collide with the brunet’s body and hold on grew. So overwhelming that his thoughts barked for his body to remain in place, rooted to the pavement. As gentle as this Kai was, it just wasn’t Aichi to impose. Invade his space.

             Even if he yearned to give him some form of comfort for whatever ordeal he’d been through.

"I believe that the pair who came back through time were barely older than we are now. No-one travelled through time more than that distance. Do you think that more will come? Older, I mean?"

He was apprehensive in listening to that response to his question. Busy? What could have possibly made Aichi too busy to stay by Kai’s side let alone let time stand between them, existing in separate realms.

But even if it was a lie, Kai had his reasons. Maybe… something had happened.

      “Then…” his voice trembled. He couldn’t help but feel remorse building up, wishing there some way that he might ease the brunet’s suffering. “I hope that he’s able to meet with you again soon”.

[flamesofpurgatory]

Thinking about it; he had to admit to himself, this was a little strange. Hanging around to speak with someone he knew well... and yet not at all. Right about now would probably be a good idea to depart. As much as he didn't want to leave the boy. It was funny. To think he'd ever, in his entire lifetime, meet another somewhere else. The odds were zero. But, there he was. Standing nearby. Well within reach.

How funny.

"Yes. I know about those two. Actually, I... know about all of you. Even those still Reversed.   Mm? ...I'm unsure. Those from my time seemed reluctant to."

Questions regarding Aichi... They hurt. Mainly because Kai still felt as though he failed him. Back then. He had been so close, until everything went wrong. Nothing turned in his favour. That was his second biggest regret. One of two he would never forgive himself for.

That was it. He'd had enough. It was time to leave.

"...Perhaps." One single word. All he could manage before swiftly turning on his heels, beginning to walk away from the other. It may have seemed rude. To leave without a 'goodbye'. He just couldn't bring himself to say it. Not to that face. That person. He would never.