Into the Stars

[Ricia]

Buba waved at Luicfer, she was trying to get ahold of herself. She took a little time but stopped before taking a sip. She giggled a bit more after calming, then covered her mouth again. After a moment she spoke, "I may have single handedly prevented someone's birth...." She said shaking her head. She breathed out soon and closed her eyes, "Kasu and Leo... will cross that bridge when they cross it... this is a decision they must make on their own. It is a harsh reality... but not one they must face so soon... I have faced it... and..." Buba let out an even softer sigh, "And I am facing it even now.." Justice was getting older. Time moved too quickly. "But we cope.. and Kasu will learn this as well." She took another soft sip of her tea.


Leo chuckled, "Umm... what about yourself?" He asked.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"I don't know... I can't smell myself, like I cant smell max... its like Lucifers blood makes us smell like... nothing," Kasu said


"I see, well I was just conserned," Lucifer said

 

[Ricia]

"I do remember.. when that reality hit me. It hit me hard.. I wasn't sure if I was ok. I was lost and stunned. That was when I left this world. Losing the first person I cared about opened my eyes. My parents.. that was normal. They were old and it was their time... But Loke. My life long partner. He died and I realized I didn't know what I was doing.... and what I was doing was not necessarily right.." Buba shook her head and reflected on her memory. "You found your purpose through companionship?" Buba asked Luicfer.


"That sees weird." Leo said in thought.


Mika leaned in and smelled Kasu, "Kasu smells like shampoo.... Leo, Kasu takes friendship baths with Mika... will you too?"


Leo flushed and looked rather shocked, "He.. you.." She said pointing at them.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"when i was first here... I wasnt well enough to do it myself," Kasu said covering his face in embarrassment.


"I found my purpose through Max, I chose not to let him die," Lucifer said "I had seen and weill see countless humans die while me and my childe will live on, Kasu is welcome to stay like max had, or go out and do his own thing like rick does," Lucifer said "You have companions that will not die so soon,"

 

[Ricia]

"I know... though Justice is reaching to the point... that has made me realize that he will not live on with me." Buba said, "I just found it interesting... you found purpose in a companion... while I found mine with the death of a companion... You never know Luicfer... sometimes loss is not always bad." Buba told him softly, "It would be wise to prepare him yes... but I think right now is not the time. I trust your judgement however." Buba told him as a final word. She truly did trust him, else she would not have brought Kasu here.


Leo flushed as well, "oh... Yeah I guess I see that.. so.. Mika, knows?" Kasu asked.


Mika blinked, "Mika knows what?" She asked.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"My wish Mika," Kasu said he nodded "she thought I was hurting myself,"


Lucifer looked at her. "Justice is strong, he smells like the blue haired god we love so dearly, like a poweful predator,"

 

[Ricia]

"It's a secret." Mika told Leo with a smile. Leo smiled at well, "I see. Has it gotten any worse?" Leo asked Kasu.


"Yes... but he recently came back a bit battered and injured. He was recently in full blow war... He will take some time to adjust. I'm afraid it might not adjust with the threat of tempest still looming over the fairy's head." Buba said with a small sigh, "I think I'll be taking him to get a full check up... and I want to send him to a proper vacation, but he is absolutely dead set on making sure not even a mosquito would touch my fair skin. As touching as it is, it annoys me equally."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"He's the knight and shining armor type isn't he?" Lucifer asked.


Kasu shook his head "its the same, I have... Mika's arm imprinted in my chaest though," he said from how often she held him to keep him from being able to attack.

 

[Ricia]

"To the T....." Buba then seemed to suddenly make a face. "Hmm... I do have a small plan." She smirked, "Yes... Thank goodness Leo actually gets along with Justice. Raffer forbid my fairy could get along with him." Buba said shaking her head.


Leo smiled before blushing a bit, he would almost offer to kiss it better. "I hope I can hug you soon."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"I do as well," Kasu said. "But Lucifer told me.. I do not know my own strength yet thats next,"


"Leo gets along with... everyone," Lucifer laughed

 

[Ricia]

Leo smiled and chuckled, "Well, if you break anything, don't worry because i'm sure it will be an easy fix like my arm." Leo joked.


Buba chuckled a bit, "Alright then... i'm exhausted...I think I am going to go home."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"Leo... that was a very poorly done joke, if i hurt you you'll never heal enough for me to hear you play again." Kasu said "I want to hear that Leo, one day,"


"Would you like... me to escort you?" Lucifer asked

 

[Ricia]

Leo chuckled, "I knew you would scold me." Leo said smiling, "I'm not worried. You won't hurt me, never on purpose." Leo smiled brightly, "I've.. been writing a bit of music. Wish I can play. I miss doing so a lot.."


"It is alright... I drove, but if you could do so later for Leo that would be fantastic. Oh and next time i'm here I'll be turning your house to normal... though it has been rather quite. I guess it is just happy right now." Buba said.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"It likes all the guests I think," Lucifer said. "be safe."


Kasu nodded "soon Leo I'm sure,"

 

[Ricia]

Buba walked out of the kitchen looking at the two boys, "Alright then, i'm leaving. Stay as long as you like Leo." Buba went to go pick up Shougen and hold him. "You have an appointment this weekend Leo. They will be treating you... think like a spa day. I can't take you, so I will be having Justice accompany you. Please don't be late. Good night."


Leo blinked wide eyed. All day... with Justice? He was not entirely sure how he felt about that.... "Ok.."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"God you have to spend a day with that jerk?" Kasu asked and huffed leaning back "I'd run... if it wanst for your arm,"

 

[Ricia]

Leo laughed when Kasu huffed, "You are cute when you pout sometimes. I'm sure Justice is ok.... he just needs time to adjust. I would say our group can be overwhelming. His home changed a lot in the years i'm sure."


Buba drove home, walking Shougen to lay him down on the couch in the lounge where he usually sleeps. She thought about going to her own room, but her talk with Luicfer had her a bit... spooked. Being mad at Justice now seemed like such a frivolous thing. It wasn't worth it. She turned and climbed the stairs still she got to Justice's room. She tried to be quite about her walking and opening his door, but she was no assassin or ninja. She closed the door behind her and approached him. She knew better then to reach out to him if he was actually asleep, she could get herself hurt. Specially if he was still in the frame of mind of war.

 

[InsaneTruth]

Justice was asleep in his cotton shirt and pants the knight looked rather peaceful laying there his hair a mess from tossing and turning a bit before settling to sleep.


"I guess so... something about him irkes me though," KAsu huffed

 

[Ricia]

"Something irks you about Taji too." Leo said with a small chuckle.


"Justice." Buba said softly, though she said it so quietly, she was not sure if she wanted to wake him. She knelled down and laid her head on the edge of the bed.

 

[InsaneTruth]

Justice stirred a bit when she laid her head on the bed he opened his eyes "You can join me, if you wish," he said in a sleepy voice.


"True,": Kasu said

 

[Ricia]

Buba looked to Justice, she felt sad thinking about her old familiar, the faun she missed so much. She debated asking Justice if he wanted her here, but he wouldn't deny her though. Her being here only meant she wanted his company. Buba pushed herself off the floor, feeling so much heavier then she remembered and got into the bed with Justice. She she settled she closed her eyes without a word.


"Is there something that doesn't irk you?" Leo asked with a chuckle.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"Books.." Kasu said "sometimes... they irk me though," Kasu laughed "I'm just angsty and dark,"


Justice put an arm around her and kissed the back of her neck. Settled in Justice closed his eyes once more.

 

[Ricia]

Leo smiled. He joked and worked with Kasu the rest of the day.


When the day Leo was supposed to go to his appointment... Buba looked to Justice, "Oh yes... I forgot to mention Justice." Buba said softly, "I can't make Leo's appointment. I need him escorted there. Would you be so kind?" Buba asked Justice. Leo looked up at Justice with a blink, then gave him a smile.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"Of course," Justice said "I'd not let him go alone, its dangerous and... he;s a bit to kind hearted for his own good," Justice told Buba. "Not that kind heartedness is bad," he said looking at leo.

 

[Ricia]

Leo smiled at Justice, "It's alright... I guess the fool just suits me." He said.


Buba only smiled, this was her revenge for not telling her things. Justice would find out soon enough. "Alright then. Leo knows the way. Be safe today." Buba said with a smile. Justice could tell... she was up to something.