Angelic Love

Ch 4

A Father's Pain

Disclaimer: I don't own Love Hina so you can't sue me.

Hinata Sou was once again awoken by the sounds of a massive explosion and the hysterical giggle of one mad scientist prodigy named Su. Keitaro groaned as he made his way downstairs to get supplies to fix the hole that Su's exploding reactor had made. As he was walking through the common room he paused when he saw Motoko and Naru exiting the kitchen. They glared daggers at him as he walked past them.

Before any one could speak however there was a knock at the door. Keitaro turned and looked at the door but made no move to open the door. Naru shouldered past him and opened the door only to scream and step back as the half dead form of Tameras stumbled inside.

"FATHER!" Motoko screamed racing to his side.

With Naru's help Motoko carried her father to the couch where they sat him down. "Father who or what did this to you tell me so I can seek their blood in vengeance."

Tameras was about to speak when another cry of surprise filled the room. Tsuruko was standing at the top of the stairs. Seeing her father on the couch battered and bruised she leapt over the railing and raced to her fathers side. Tameras seeing Tsuruko coming towards him held up a hand to her stopping her. Slowly he moved to the floor and sat on his knees and bowed to her. "I am sorry Tsuruko for the horrible act I did yesterday. I should have never struck you I hope you can forgive me."

Motoko looked from her humble father to Tsuruko. Tsuruko knelt down in front of her father and touched his shoulder. "Father I forgive you. You never had to ask." Tameras sat up slowly and was embraced gently by Tsuruko. Tameras returned the embrace grateful to have been forgiven. Tsuruko felt him go limp in her arms and sat upright. Only to find her father had fallen asleep on her shoulder. She rose and before she could ask found his weight being supported by someone else. Glancing to the other side she saw Keitaro helping. They moved slowly to Tsuruko's room and placed the sleeping angel on the futon and covered him before leaving the room.

Once back downstairs Motoko confronted them. "Sister what did you do yesterday?"

Tsuruko looked a little surprised. "Why does it matter what happened yesterday?"

Motoko stared hard at her sister. "Whatever it was you probably deserved it."

Tsuruko looked at her younger sister and then back to Keitaro. Keitaro could see the tears welling up in her eyes. Stepping forward he wrapped his arms around Tsuruko and pulled her to him as she began to cry into his shoulder. This took Motoko aback. She stepped forward and started to place her hand on her sister to try and comfort but her hand was knocked away by a very upset Keitaro. "I think you have done enough Motoko."

Turning he guided Tsuruko to the bath and guided her inside reappearing a few moments later. Motoko walked towards him and tried to enter only to be blocked by Ketiaros arm. Motoko got angry as she realized Keitaro wasn't going to let her enter. Stepping back she pulled her sword free. She launched a ki attack at him planning on knocking him into orbit so that she could confront her sister. Motoko felt her triumph vanish as the ki attack struck Keitaro. Not only didn't it have any affect as it struck him it seemed to vanish as his body seemed to pulse in a red glow as he smiled.

"Keitaro is everything alright?" Tsuruko asked through the curtain.

"Yes everything is alright." He replied. He was about to speak again but a slender milk white arm stopped him as Tsuruko pulled him into the changing room with a startled "EEP"

Motoko and the rest of the Hinata residents face faulted. Motoko and Naru picked themselves up and made a mad dash to the onsen only to be launched back through the door by Tsuruko's ki attack. Kitsune and Mutsumi quickly helped pick up the two stunned girls placing them on the couch.

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Keitaro relaxed letting the hot water sooth his muscles he was surprised to feel a hand trace the scar running up his chest. Sighing he caught the hand and pulled it's owner into his lap. Tsuruko smiled softly as she relaxed in his arms.

"Tsuruko you do know that I am not entirely human anymore right?" He felt Tsuruko nod her head.

"Your part angel now since I gave you some of my powers." She stated simply.

Keitaro groaned and picking up Tsuruko moving her so that she sat on the underwater bench while he stepped out into the middle of the onsen. "That isn't what I meant Tsuruko. I may have some of your powers but I also have some one else's powers."

Tsuruko felt the color drain from her face as she recalled the battle. Keitaro lying on the ground impaled on a demon sword watching in horror as the sword and some of the demons blood was absorbed into Keitaro's body. She stood up. "You mean your part demon as well?"

Keitaro turned to her and nodded. Stunned Tsuruko seemed to collapse as she sat back down. Keitaro quickly moved to her side, but as he touched her she reacted by shoving him aside. Startled Keitaro could only watch as Tsuruko ran back to the changing room.

Keitaro felt his heart break as he spoke one word softly. "Tsuruko."

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AS Keitaro was changing he felt something tap his shoulder. Jumping slightly he turned around only to find that he was alone. Thinking quickly he finished dressing and rushed to his room. Sitting in a comfortable spot he closed his eyes. When he opened them again he found himself once more sitting in the booth were he had first met Reg. Looking about he saw Reg walking towards him with two glasses of beer. "Well it looks like you had a rough day." Reg stated simply as he handed Keitaro a mug.

"You have no idea." Keitaro stated simply idly pushing the mug around with his hand.

Reg noticed this and leaned forward a bit. "Something wrong?"

Keitaro sighed and sat back against the booth. "I told Tsuruko what I was."

Reg sighed and sat back as well. "Well I suppose you felt it was best to tell her since it was your choice."

Keitaro nodded. "I didn't feel right lying to her when she joked about me being better than a regular human."

Reg nodded taking a drink from his beer he leaned back towards Keitaro. "Kei do you want to know what I think about woman."

Keitaro gave Reg a bemused grin. "Oh this ought to be good advice on women coming from my demon dad."

Reg grinned. "Your right that does sound funny."

Keitaro leaned forward. "So what is this advice?"

Reg grinned. "The one thing I have learned about dealing with any female whether it be human, demon, or angel never assume you know what they are thinking. Males of all species will never understand what they are thinking. She may be upset right now but give her time and since your obviously falling in love with her you have to be patient you might be surprised by what happens. I was."

Keitaro quirked an eyebrow at that last statement. "You were."

Reg grinned and nodded he beckoned with his hand and Keitaro turned to see what was going on and he felt his jaw drop. A young woman was slowly walking towards them. Her white floral dress fit her like a glove and Keitaro couldn't help but stare. As she reached the booth Reg slid over and let her sit down. As she sat down she leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. Reg smiled and took her hand placing a kiss on it. Keitaro blushed as he watched this. Reg smiled and gestured to the young man.

"Kansu this is Keitaro my son I guess you could say." Keitaro grinned as he offered his hand to her. Kansu smiled and took his hand. "It's nice to meet you. Reg has told me a lot about you."

Keitaro grinned. "I hope it was all good." Reg laughed as Kansu nodded her head causing some of her raven hair to cascade across her face. Keitaro felt his heart ache. Reg and Kansu both saw the pained expression cross his face. Reg leaned over and whispered something in Kansu's ear for a moment. Kansu reached across the table and took Keitaro's hand squeezing it gently. "Don't worry if she loves you she will be looking for you. Go find her a just be there for her."

Keitaro looked at Reg and when he nodded Keitaro relaxed and felt the tugging sensation as he moved back to the Earth realm. When he opened his eyes he saw his familiar surroundings. His first thought was that of Tsuruko. Standing he moved to his door and sliding it open stepped into the hall.

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Tsuruko was sitting on her futon trying to understand what was going on. This young man that she had tried to rescue was in reality part demon and she had bound herself to him. She wasn't sure what to do. Standing she moved to her door and stepped out. Walking down the hall. She stopped outside the room where her father was resting.

Ass he slid the door open she saw Motoko slowly bandaging her fathers wounds. When she heard the door slid open she glanced up and saw Tsuruko standing there. Tsuruko flinched under her sister's cold gaze.

Motoko stood and brushed past her sister as she left the room. Tsuruko waited for a moment before walking over to the sleeping form of her father. Sitting down she took the cloth Motoko had been using and moistened it in the bowl of water. Carefully she placed it on his forehead. She was startled when there was a soft knock on the door. Rising she moved over to the door and slid it open. She was startled to see Keitaro standing there.

"Tsuruko I wanted to say that I am sorry I deceived you. I just didn't want to hurt you. I don't understand all of the emotions running threw my heart and head right now but I do know this I care for you greatly. I just want you to be happy since I am also the reason that you have lost your place in heaven." Keitaro spoke calmly and as he started walking down the hall he heard a soft voice.

"Keitaro wait."

Keitaro stopped and glanced back over his shoulder at her. She was leaning against the doorframe her face partially obscured by her raven hair. "I'm sorry for the way I acted it's just I do care for you as well I just was scared since I was taught all my life that demons are evil and must be destroyed, but you are different you care and don't act like anything like the demons I was told about. Please give me some time I need to figure out what I need to do."

Keitaro turned to her and bowed. "Very well my angel I will wait but I will tell you this I will always be here for you all you have to do is ask of me and if I can I will grant your every wish and desire." Rising up he turned and walked back down the hall.

Tsuruko felt her heart flutter. She turned back and saw her father gazing at her. She rushed to his side taking his hand and placing it to her cheek. "Father I'm sorry."

"Tsuruko I heard everything. Your right he isn't like a normal demon he has part of your powers. Go to him. He loves you go to him and be with him."

Tsuruko leaned down and kissed her fathers forehead. "Thank you father."

With a cry she ran out of the room, and Tameras smiled as he felt his heart overflow with joy. True he may be part demon but he stood up to me to protect her so I know he will love her and care for her more than anyone else ever would. Be happy my daughter.

Motoko watched from an open window as Tsuruko tackled Keitaro to the ground. She stormed off as the happy couple moved into the woods. She moved to the stairs leading to the roof and drawing her sword began to practice her katas. Her thoughts were rolling around and around but they centered around one thing. Motoko betrayed her father and heaven for the love of a demon, and she will pay for her betrayal.