Chapter Twenty-Six: Natasha's ambush and Kaori

Last time, Keenan and I engaged in fighting. The next day, I saw Keenan with my sister. As I saw him, I saw the iniquity in his eyes. Oh Natasha, dad told me to give you a warning. India replied. What do you mean, warning? I asked. He said, "He is keeping his eyes on his prey. When they are invulnerable, he will strike." India replied. I thought about what she said. She was talking about Keenan is going to attack me in a confined space with no witnesses. I thought.Later that day, I walked home by myself.As I turned around, I took the ribbon out of my hair and wrapped it around Kamigoroshi's neck.Nice try, my sister warned me of this happening. I replied. He summoned a bevvy of black swords. I jumped back and grabbed my ribbon back. A guy in a black hoodie appeared before me. Now this is a surprise. You look like that hot-head, but you seem gentler than her. Takeru replied. What are you talking about? I asked. He sounds like Keenan, but he gives me playboy vibes. I see you are still under his influence. Takeru replied. Why are you here again? Keenan asked. Why not? I am here as someone to warn you. Takeru replied. Warn me of what? Keenan asked. Not your vessel, but you. Takeru replied. You ruined everything. Zagan replied. Your jealousy towards me caused your own death. Takeru replied. I looked at him.You gave into despair, didn't you? I asked. He looked at me.Despair makes you do the most reckless things. You need someone or something to release the pain you felt. Kaori was that. I replied. What do you know about me? I know enough to tell you I know how you feel. Instead of being killed and sealed. I was imprisoned instead. I replied. You are kind, Natasha Higashiyama. Takeru replied. How do you know my name? I asked. You share the same last name as Jeremy and Kaori. Takeru replied.Kaori appears.What is going on here? Kaori asked. Why if it isn't the hot-head herself? Takeru asked. Shut it, why are you here, Takeru? Kaori, isn't it obvious? My reincarnation is "his" vessel. We have one big predicament. Takeru replied. Who said I was helping? I only came to see what was going on here. Kaori replied. Kaori, let me ask you a question. I replied. She turned her head.Kaori, why do you seem so cynical about everything? I asked. Life is not what we dream of. Strong and victorious only achieved dreams. I lost "everything" to others. Never again. Kaori replied. She vanished.She is always like this. Takeru replied. Hey Takeru, he got away. I replied. Oh, let him get away. He realizes he is losing his grasp on Keenan and his powers. Takeru replied. Sealing the demon again with be a piece of cake for you. Takeru replied. Can I see your face? I asked. He takes off his hood.You look like Keenan but a gentler version. I replied. I could never let a young lady get harmed in my presence. That would be unbearable to watch. Takeru replied. Yes, my hunch was right. He is a playboy. I replied. Now let's walk you home. Takeru replied. I don't think my dad will accept this. I replied. He smiles.Stay Tuned.