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Title: 31 Trials from Hell
Rating: 18
This chapter: 12
Main Characters from: Gacktjob, Malice Mizer
Main Pairing: Gackt X Kami
Summary: When his lover dies Gackt will do anything it takes to get him back even if it means following him into the depths of hell.
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Trial 19: Hizaki's Challenge
“And you?” Hizaki asked as he stared at the two deities bowing before him both so eager to help the samurai achieve what should be an impossible goal. “What will you do for me?”
“I can sing, that worked for Orpheus.” Gackt tried.
“But I have the finest musicians in the heavens should I agree to Hyde's offer.” Hizaki pointed out.
“That's true, I can fight but you have You's armies.” Gackt added trying to think what skills he had to offer the man before him.
“I do. I have war and music, what can a mortal offer me?” Hizaki demanded.
“I don't know, what do you even want?” Gackt begged. “Please Hizaki, there must be something.”
“It seems you have touched the hearts of Valkyrie and Angel alike so I must concede that you're special.” Hizaki admitted. “So here's my offer. You're friend must keep their deals off course and you must find Kami and get him to ask by himself for his life to be returned.”
“Is that it?” Gackt asked surprised. “I already know he's here.”
“Finding him won't be too hard but when you do, he doesn't remember you Gackt. He's happy here. Why would he want to leave?” Hizaki questioned.
“You think this is impossible don't you? I'll prove you wrong.” Gackt declared turning to leave stopping when he reached half way to the door and couldn't hear anyone following. Glancing back he realised this was something he was supposed to do by himself. Well OK then, he didn't need help to convince Kami to do anything, he never had needed it before.
Kami was sat quietly painting as music played in the background smiling to himself, sometimes it was just nice to be alone. Lost in concentration he didn't hear the door open and was taken by surprise as he heard a man's voice calling his name. Turning he watched curious as what seemed to be a samurai came rushing towards him grinning like a fool. Wrapped in the samurai's embrace Kami was shocked speechless.
“Oh Kami, I’ve missed you so much.” the samurai exclaimed sounding like he was crying, in fact he probably was as something warm and wet had just hit his cheek and Kami was sure it had to be a tear. “Are you alright? Hizaki said you were happy...”
“I'm alright.” Kami replied carefully releasing himself from the samurai's embrace feeling confused. He knew he had memories missing, he remembered begging Hizaki to take them to relieve his pain, but he doubted this man from Japan’s distant past could possibly have existed in his life time.
“Oh Kami, you really don't recognise me.” the samurai complained looking broken hearted though it was clear he had expected this.
“Should I recognise you? No offence but you don't look like you came from 21st century Japan.” Kami replied not unkindly but cautious.
“Hey, I could be an actor or died in cos-play.” he pointed out, points Kami had to agree with.
“Well are you an actor?”Kami asked.
“Not so much.” he admitted.
“Who are you?” Kami asked.
“Gackt.” the samurai responded. “Sexiest man on earth or so you tell me.”
“I'll have to take your word on that.” Kami replied finding the man rather egotistical though he had to agree the samurai was gorgeous and there was a certain charm about him that attracted him in. Maybe it had been the tears that showed a deeper side to this man? Or the pain that he wasn't remembered? Whatever it was Kami found himself inviting Gackt to sit with him despite his desire to be alone. “If you want you could paint a butterfly with me, so I can have time to judge your claim?”
“Sure, why not.” Gackt agreed taking a seat and picking up a white paper butterfly finding the task rather pointless but liking it's simplicity as it gave him chance to think. Without his memories Kami thought of him as a stranger and Gackt was more than aware how nervous Kami could be around men he didn't know. He couldn't just ask Kami to come with him, especially when he seemed so at peace, because that was bound to end in his lover growing angry and refusing to even talk to him. Perhaps if he got Kami to fall in love with him again? Earn his trust for a second time and then drop the bombshell that they had been lovers?
“I've finished.” Kami announced showing Gackt his completed butterfly. On the verge of complimenting him like you might a child Gackt was set back as the paper suddenly fluttered and a real butterfly flew up from the table and out of an open window. It was beautiful but it was Kami's smile that touched his heart.
“You always did love butterflies.” Gackt commented. “I bet this really is your idea of heaven, sitting here making them come to life over and over again.”
“It is nice.” Kami agreed. “I love it here, the beautiful gardens, the kindness of strangers and Hizaki. He's so kind and sweet to us all. Whatever hurt me in the past is gone and I'm finally at peace.”
“So you wouldn't want to leave?” Gackt asked.
“No, I don't think so. Not for a long time anyway.” Kami agreed missing the sadness in Gackt's eyes as his focus was on his next butterfly. Beside him Gackt went quiet and it wasn't until his butterfly came to life that he spoke up once more.
“Do you have any idea what the pain is that hurt you?” he asked.
“I don't want to know.” Kami replied. “Why, do you know?”
“It's the pain of never seeing your lover again.” Gackt confessed. “Off being alone, does that not bother you now?”
“My lover?” Kami asked. “No I don't want to know, I'm getting a headache. Why are you persisting on trying to get me to remember what I begged Hizaki to make me forget?”
“I'm sorry.” Gackt apologised feeling conflicted. What was he supposed to do? Kami was happy and at peace and he should leave him like this but the selfish part of him screamed no. How could he just give up now? It wasn't like Kami had been sad before, he was always smiling, laughing or singing childish songs. Life hadn't been perfect but it had been good, Kami had been full of life but now he looked broken, like a survivor of some unknown tragedy that had managed to get through it and move on though, if you looked, the pain was still locked in his heart. The pain of loosing him.
Sat before the grand piano Gackt began to play for Kami choosing a song that was light hearted but just a little bit romantic. He had to get Kami to want him, to realise there was more for him than was offered here. You had been right, this place was kind of boring in it's predictable nature and though everyone here loved it Gackt knew this could never be his heaven even if he walked through the gates of judgement as an unmarked soul. The only thing here that caught his interest for more than a few moments was Kami who shone like a lone star in the night bringing light to a otherwise dark sky.
“You really can play.” Kami commented shocked.
“What, you thought I was lying?” Gackt teased his attention on his lover having no need to really focus on the music that came naturally to him.
“What I mean is, I didn't expect you to be so good.” Kami corrected.
“I have many surprises for you.” Gackt teased, his smile freezing as he saw the man entering the building on the far side. “I'm sorry there's someone I need to talk too, I won't be long. If I am send in the cavalry, I’ll need it.”
“And who's the cavalry?” Kami questioned glancing over at the man who had destroyed Gackt's carefree mood and sensing he was dangerous. Whoever this man was like Gackt he didn't belong here but unlike the samurai his presence wasn't welcome.
“There's an angel and a Valkyrie staying with Hizaki, if I'm not back in half an hour tell them Közi is here.” Gackt replied before hurrying across the room. As Kami watched Közi said a few words and the pair walked outside. Kami knew he was supposed to wait but he couldn't help himself and was soon pulling a window open a crack so he could sit beneath it and listen to what was going on.
“What are you doing here?” Gackt demanded, he sounded angry and just a little bit scared though he hid it well.
“Can't I come visit my lover?” Közi asked sounding almost genuine though there was a slight mockery in his tone.
“You're not my lover Közi, I think we're enemies if I remember right.” Gackt replied.
“And how is your memory?” Közi asked. “Been forgetting things lately?”
“Oh no, my memory is perfect, I haven't forgotten anything.” Gackt responded shocking the demon who went quite for just the briefest of moments as he registered this new piece of information.
“Well then you must remember our night together lover.” Közi replied sounding happy about this turn of events.
“You mean the one where you raped me? I remember, I think it justifies my hate.” Gackt replied angrily whilst inside Kami gasped in surprise. Gackt had been raped? Someone had actually overpowered him? It didn't seem possible but why would he lie about such a thing?
“You enjoyed it, I know you did.” Közi replied with a smile.
“If that's how you remember it, what the hell are you doing here Közi?” Gackt demanded with what sounded like the sound of a sword being drawn.
“Oh you have a new weapon? Not as nice as my new sword.” Közi replied. “Mine is red with rubies around the hilt and fits just perfectly in my hand.”
“What do you want.” Gackt demanded clearly loosing patience.
“Let's see, I want to feed the homeless, cure aids and bring world peace.” Közi replied. “Oh and off course to thank Hyde for all his help.”
“Hyde helped you?” Gackt demanded.
“Why yes, you see I’ve always been second to Chachamaru but now he's in trouble, thanks to your precious angel, I get to rule for awhile. But you want to know the best part?” Közi asked.
“I'm sure you're going to tell me.” Gackt replied.
“Hyde only released Chachamaru's souls, he never touched a single one of mine and now I'm just five away from being stronger than he is. I could rule for eternity but I thought to myself, why just have five random souls when I could have yours? You'd tip the balance in my favour with just one contract.”
“So you think you can succeed where Chachamaru failed?” Gackt demanded.
“Oh yes.” Közi replied. “You see unlike him I'm going to hit you where it hurts. Make a deal with me here and now.”
“If I say no?” Gackt demanded.
“Well then, I’d keep a very close eye on Kami.” Közi warned. “So you going to make a deal. Any deal you want, I'm not fussy.”
“Sure. I'll make a deal.” Gackt replied. “You leave me alone and I won't sign any contracts.”
“You've been warned.” Közi replied. “I'd keep a very close eye on your sweet lover, he may not be around for much longer.”
“Don't you dare touch him!” Gackt screamed at the demon loud enough that even without the window being open Kami would have heard easily.
“Well then let's make a deal.” Közi suggested rather calmly.
“Go to hell!” Gackt snapped making the demon laugh.
“I'll see you both there soon enough.”