[Haruhi] Immortal

[Ordo]

Immortals always pick the worst time to drop into my life. To be fair, I had managed to go almost twenty years without running into another. Thus I had gotten used to a quiet life free of constant battle. Admittedly, Haruhi was a new type of trial, but even her pushy attitude and complete lunacy was preferable to constantly battling other Immortals in a contest thatÆd seemed increasingly pointless. That peaceful life shattered only a few days ago when I was challenged by another.

ItÆd happened during one of HaruhiÆs night hunts, her logic being that some aliens or espers were nocturnal and likely to only move about under the cover of darkness. It was her usual logic, and I resigned myself to a long fruitless night of searching. Ah well, I figured, at least I could spend time with the darling Asahina.

I was rudely pulled from thoughts of my angel when the presence of another immortal impinged upon my awareness. I wonÆt go into details about what happened next. Suffice to say we adjourned to a nearby construction sight, empty in the evening gloom and began the duel. IÆm sure my opponent expected a quick and easy victory, what with my looking so young; he probably took me for a new immortal. Truth is, IÆve been alive since the Warring States period in my distant homeland, and had mastered the art of the sword by the time the land was being unified by the Emperor of Quin.

I took his head in short order.

ôWhere were you?!ö Haruhi demanded, foot tapping the ground, arms folded over her chest. Looking like a fussy mother hen in her winter coat.

I glanced at my fellow club members; KoizumaÆs phony smile was plastered on his face, while Yuki seemed as indifferent as ever, though she did take a moment to adjust her glasses as she looked at me. Darling Asahina was, of course, cowed into silence by the force of HaruhiÆs personality. No help there, but then I hadnÆt really expected any

ôWhat do you mean late?ö I said aloud, as I glanced at my watch. I know IÆm on time. After over a year of dealing with HaruhiÆs idiosyncrasies IÆd learned to leave early for any meeting lest I face another of her penalties.

ôOn time is late, and early is on time.ö She snorted, looking like a petulant pony. ôAnd you made us miss whatever caused that light show.ö

I blinked as she pointed over my shoulder, and gulped as I realized that she was pointing t the site where IÆd ended another Immortal. Turning back I found her staring at me curiously. Here it comesà.

ôSay, you passed right by there.ö Her eyes began to widen as her mind raced ahead. ôYou mustÆve seen what happened right?ö

I cough, buying some time to think. ôJust some kind of electrical disturbance at the construction site. A severed cable or some such.ö A quick look at her face showed that she wasnÆt really paying any attention to me.

ôLetÆs check it out.ö She said, and tromped off in that direction, mind having been made up before I spoke. The rest of the club follows dutifully behind. I grimace and hope that I hid the body in a place she wasnÆt likely to search.

ôYou have more data.ö I blinked and turned to find Yuki gazing at me, a slight ghost of a hint of a look of curiosity in her eyes. I glance up and note that no one else is paying us any attention.

ôMoreà.data?ö

Her eyes narrow just a bit. ôYou are changed.ö She elaborates.

I smile and shrug nervously. Figures, me being an immortal slips by the alien, but the quickening must have done something sheÆs picking up on. I play dumb and after a time she stops talking about. I donÆt think sheÆs dropped it, but IÆll deal with that later.

Long story short we searched and found nothing, much to HaruhiÆs disappointment. Once the group dissolved for the night, I went back and disposed of the corpse properly, and my days returned to normal.

Until another Immortal approached me today at lunch. His cover was as a substitute teacher, and though we appeared to be chatting amicable to everyone else, his speech was laced with veiled threats against the students if I didnÆt meet him after school.

Course Haruhi wanted to know more about this foreign teacher who seemed so familiar with me. I spun up some cock and bull story that wonÆt hold under the kind of scrutiny KoizumaÆs people can likely bring to bear, but I just need it to hold for now.

I consider telling Haruhi IÆll be late to club, but decided against it. If I win, IÆll only have to listen to one of her rants about my lack of dedication instead of two. If I die, well I wonÆt have to worry about it.

So I meet the guy in a park that dead at this time of day. HeÆs a lot better than the last one, great on offense and defense, just not both at the same time. He makes me work for it but I eventually take his head, my excitement at victory (and still being alive) dies as I hear and angelic gasp and turned to find the entire club watching me. Judging by the looks of surprise and horror on their faces, I guess theyÆve seen the whole fight.

As I open my mouth to speak the quickening engulfs me.

Okay, as I was thinking about this Idea a rather interesting thought occurred to me. What if Kyon, by telling Haruhi about Immortals and the game, is responsible for the creation of immortals. We know Haruhi can bend time and rewrite the past, so when Kyon convinces her that Immortals have existed since the dawn of time her power makes it so. Haruhi is the source of all immortals, and it is to her that the power returns when a mortal takes their head. The prize at the end of the game is the ability to regulate her power. She is creating a being that can ride herd on her, someone who can keep her entertained and prevent her from going to far. This is all subconscious of course.

Now while KyonÆs reeling from that little revelation, he also becomes aware of why heÆs so protective of Asahina and Yuki, they both look and share many mannerisms of his past wives. In fact, if you account for the change in hair and the time period/culture he was wed to them in, they match up almost exactly. So now he starts to wonder, are they his wives? At some future date will Asahina and later Yuki travel through time for whatever reason and be the two women who helped him through some of the darkest moments in his life?

I was originally going to one shot all this, but I began to realize it might benefit from a longer more thorough telling. So IÆm putting it up for adoption.

 

[zerozero]

Immortal

Based on the anime series, look like Haruhi interests come from urban legends, gossip and things you hear around or watch on the TV, then, what could be the story behind the immortals idea? maybe a book or the tv series(?) a crazy idea occurred to me that the original idea came from an old book Haruhi finds years ago detailing the long life of a mistrious man traveling across the world (Kyon's diary he lost on one of his visits to Japan)

thoughts?

 

[Waruiko]

Immortal

No matter how badly this idea could be written I would read it anyway. The idea is too good not to be seen to an end and I know I'll be watching this regardless of whi picks this up or how well its done.

 

[Neko Hibiki]

Immortal

No matter how badly this idea could be written I would read it anyway. The idea is too good not to be seen to an end and I know I'll be watching this regardless of whi picks this up or how well its done.

If somebody does write this let me know, I wanna read it- it sounds cool!

 

[coma25]

Immortal

Is it just me, or is anyone else imagining each of the characters singing Queen's "Princes of the Universe" separately the way they did on the theme song cds.

 

[Ordo]

Immortal

Immortals continue to pick the worst time to drop into my life. To be fair I had managed to go almost twenty years without running into another. Thus I had gotten used to a quiet life, free of constant battle. Admittedly, Haruhi was a new type of trial, but even her pushy attitude and complete lunacy was preferable to constantly battling other Immortals in a contest thatÆd seemed increasingly pointless. That peaceful life shattered only a few days ago when I was challenged by a young Immortal.

It happened during one of HaruhiÆs night hunts, her logic being that some aliens or espers were nocturnal and likely to only move about under the cover of darkness. It was her usual logic, and I had resigned myself to a long fruitless night of searching. Ah well, I figured, at least I could spend time with the darling Asahina.

I was rudely pulled from thoughts of my angel when the presence of another Immortal impinged upon my awareness. I wonÆt go into details about what happened next. Suffice to say we adjourned to a nearby construction sight, empty in the evening gloom, and began our duel. IÆm sure my opponent expected a quick and easy victory. I could tell by his eyes that he took me for a new immortal. Truth is, IÆve been alive since the Warring States period in my distant homeland, and had mastered the art of the sword by the time the land was being unified by the Emperor of Quin.

I took his head in short order.

ôWhere were you?!ö Haruhi demanded, foot tapping the ground, arms folded over her chest. Looking like a fussy mother hen in her winter coat.

I glanced at my fellow club members, KoizumaÆs phony smile was plastered on his face, while Yuki seemed as indifferent as ever, though she did stare at me with a slightly more intense gaze than was usual. Darling Asahina was, of course, cowed into silence by the force of HaruhiÆs personality. No help from the peanut gallery, but then I hadnÆt really expected any.

ôWhat do you mean late?ö I said aloud, as I glanced at my watch. I know IÆm on time. After over a year of dealing with HaruhiÆs idiosyncrasies IÆd learned to leave early for any meeting lest I face another of her penalties.

ôOn time is late, and early is on time.ö She snorted, looking like a petulant pony. ôAnd you made us miss whatever caused that light show.ö

I blinked as she pointed over my shoulder, then gulped as I realized that she was pointing to the exact spot where IÆd the other ImmortalÆs life. Turning back I found her staring at me curiously. Here it comesà.

ôSay, you passed right by there.ö Her eyes began to widen as her mind raced ahead. ôYou mustÆve seen what happened right?!ö

I cough, buying some time to think. ôJust some kind of electrical disturbance at the construction sight. A severed cable or some such.ö A quick look at her face showed that she wasnÆt really paying any attention to me.

ôLetÆs check it out!ö She said as she tromped off in that direction, mind having been made up long before I spoke. The rest of the club followed dutifully behind her. I grimaced and hoped that IÆd hid the body well enough.

ôYou have more data.ö I blinked and turned to find Yuki gazing at me, a slight ghost of a hint of a look of curiosity in her eyes. I glanced about and noticed that no one else was paying us any attention.

ôMoreà.data?ö

Her eyes narrowed just a bit. ôYou are changed.ö She elaborated.

I smiled and shrugged nervously. Figures, me being an immortal slips by the alien, but the quickening must have done something sheÆs picking up on. I play dumb and after a time she stops talking about. I donÆt think sheÆs dropped the matter, but IÆÆ deal with that later.

Long story short, we searched and found nothing, much to HaruhiÆs disappointment. Once the group dissolved for the night, I went back and disposed of the corpse properly, and my days returned to normal.

Then another Immortal approached me today at lunch. His cover was as a substitute teacher, and though we appeared to be chatting amicable to everyone else, his speech was laced with veiled threats against the students if I didnÆt meet him after school. Course Haruhi wanted to know more about this foreign teacher who seemed so familiar with me. I spun up some cock and bull story that wonÆt hold under the kind of scrutiny of KoizumaÆs organization, but I just needed it to hold for the moment.

I considered telling Haruhi IÆd be late to club, but decided against it. If I win, I would only have to listen to one of her rants about my lack of dedication instead of two. If I die, well then I wouldnÆt have to worry about it.

So I meet the guy in a park thatÆs dead about that time of day. He was a lot better than the last one, great on offense and defense, just not both at the same time. He made me work for it but I eventually took his head. My excitement at victory (and still being alive) died as I heard an angelic gasp and turned to find the entire club watching me. Judging by the look of surprise and horror on their faces, I figured that they had seen the whole fight.

I opened my mouth to speak, when the quickening hit.


*****

Which brings us back to the present where HaruhiÆs mouth is making a good fish impression as her mind fails to find a proper response.

The sun is rapidly approaching the ground and I take the rare instance of HaruhiÆs speechlessness to stand. ôWellà.I have some cleaning up to do, so if we could table this until tomorrowà.ö I stroll towards the door, my hand reaching for the knob.

ôYOUà.are not going anywhere mister!ö I quietly speak a few choice curses in my native tongue. Which I realize Yuki heard a moment later as her head tilts and her gaze unfocuses for a brief moment, a sign that sheÆs accessing information.

I turn and try to look tired, which isnÆt that hard actually. ôLook I still have all my school work to do, plus I must dispose of the body before anyone else stumbles over it.ö I hear what sounds like a fawn giving a strangled yelp and wince as I find my beautiful Asahina-san with tear tracks running down her face, bravely trying not to sniffle too loudly. What a monster I am for putting her through this. ôAnd I need to cook dinner for my sister, and get her school things ready for tomorrow.ö

Haruhi was having none of it ôHow do I know you wonÆt just run off on me? How can I trust youÆll return?ö Her eyes narrowed as she folded her arms across her chest. ôYour parents can look after your sister for one evening.ö

I sigh and shake my head. ôNo they canÆt because they donÆt exist.ö WhatÆs thisàthe loud mouthed Haruhi is speechless once againàthis sight is almost worth the agony of what I am sure is to comeàalmost. ôShe was orphaned as a baby and I took her in. Of course I donÆt look my age so I had to fabricate a family t adopt her.ö

ôJust how old are you?ö Yuki sat with her hands resting atop a book in her lap. I got the impression she had a theory concerning my actual age. Knowing her sheÆs just determined my place of origin from the curses IÆd spoken a moment ago.

ôWell I was born about 2,200 years ago. I canÆt be more exact because I stopped counting my age a long time ago.ö There goes Haruhi and her fish impression again, only this time ItsukiÆs joined in with his own version. ôLook I give you my word that IÆll return to answer your questions tomorrow okay?ö

HaruhiÆs quick recover is a testament to her willpower ôNo, not good enough.ö She turned to regard everyone else. ôSOS brigade, weÆre sleeping over at KyonÆs tonight.ö Her burning gaze shifted back to me ôWeÆre not letting him out of our sight for a moment until he tells us everything, beginning with who and what he is.ö

I groan as the crew begins packing up their stuff, preparing to follow me at HaruhiÆs order. ôFine, fine. I hope youÆre all not squeamish as IÆve got to use the wood chipper out back to dispose of the evidence.ö Another yelp from Asahina and HaruhiÆs face looks a tad green, though Itsuki seems more surprised at my callowness than anything. ôOh and as for who and what I amàö I open the door, the SOS brigade following close on my heels. ôYou can continue to call me Kyon. I was born during the Warring States Period in ancient China, and I have lived since that time till now. I am Immortal.ö

edit: Fixed a typo


Author notes: Just revising and adding some more to the idea, nothing more.

 

[bluepencil]

Immortal

Niiiiice. It has been said that Kyon's real name was regal-sounding.

I'm wondering if Imouto-chan is a pre-immortal, as the setup implies that she's grown up long enough in his presence to realize that he doesn't age. Who else would an Immortal trust with that secrecy?


edit:
Or probably a Watcher's child. Myeh.

 

[toraneko]

Immortal

Ohh, I like. I like.

Poor Mikuru.

Well, one thing we can be sure of - Kyon's the only immortal at North High. His senses would've buzzed if there had been any others, and he did say the first loser at the beginning of this snippet was the first one he'd encountered in a long time.

 

[Amodelsino]

Immortal

It looks good so far, there's just one minor thing. "YouÆre parents can look after your sister for one evening.ö

That's Haruhi talking? It sounds too formal. It should also be "Your parents", unless Haruhi is supposed to be telling Kyon that he is, in fact, his own parents.

That's all I could spot though. Looking forward to more.

 

[Prince Charon]

Immortal

This is good.

Thank you for updating.

More soon, please.

 

[Nanya]

Immortal

Well, sorry for the necro here...

Hmm... Interesting, that's for sure.

Though, I could see Itsuki going "Oh, so *that's* why you were so certain that the world is older than 3 years."

I think only Yuki could watch Kyon use the wood chipper and not be adversely affected by it, to be honest.

Which makes me wonder if Kyon's younger sister has seen him do that... :huh:

 

[Tsuki_CB]

Immortal

No because up until now he hasn't fought another immortal for 20 years...

I'm kinda hoping that the prize for the whole thing is completely separate from Haruhi.

This is going to be continued right? It would be some kinda sin otherwise...

 

[Sect]

Immortal

Which makes me wonder if Kyon's younger sister has seen him do that... :huh:

Actually, what I'm wondering is if Kyon is going for some sort of Hikaru Genji plan with Kyon's Little Sister. :huh:

 

[Dudethunder]

Immortal

It is best done when one will still have lots of time post-fruition. Especially if Kyon's sis is a pre-immortal. She better hope she doesn't end up an eternal loli, though. That would sort of defeat the point of a waifu that doesn't look odd next to Kyon 100 years from now.

 

[SMWhat]

Immortal

Does anybody notice that all the "Kyon is not a human being" ideas seem to have "what happens when Haruhi finds out?" automatically attached?

How boring.

How about Haruhi doesn't find out. How about Kyon keeps it a secret from Haruhi, tries to keep it a secret from the others as well? Why isn't that well considered?

 

[Ordo]

Immortal

Does anybody notice that all the "Kyon is not a human being" ideas seem to have "what happens when Haruhi finds out?" automatically attached?

How boring.

How about Haruhi doesn't find out. How about Kyon keeps it a secret from Haruhi, tries to keep it a secret from the others as well? Why isn't that well considered?

Well, write it out, and we'll let you know if it's any good.

 

[daniel_gudman]

Immortal

Does anybody notice that all the "Kyon is not a human being" ideas seem to have "what happens when Haruhi finds out?" automatically attached?

How boring.

How about Haruhi doesn't find out. How about Kyon keeps it a secret from Haruhi, tries to keep it a secret from the others as well? Why isn't that well considered?

It's because this is a spin-off from a popular thread, The surprising discovery of Suzumiya Haruhi, where the OP is literally "Haruhi finds out." Kyon's excuse is since he's not a time-traveler, alien, esper, or slider, like she explicitly asked for, then he thought she wouldn't be interested.

But I think that's only responding to the shallowest level of your observation.

It's interesting to consider Kyon keeping it a secret from Haruhi, but Haruhi is honestly pretty self-centered; unless she notices something suspicious that she sinks her teeth into, Kyon could probably keep her off his case pretty easily... especially if it's something that he's had literally thousands of years of experience concealing.

More interesting is thinking about keeping it a secret from the SOS-dan as a whole, especially Itsuki's "organization." The Time Bureau or whomever Mikaru works for is in a similar boat; neither organization would appreciate some other secret world maintaining a competing "Masquerade."

The Integrated Data Thought Entity or whatever budded off Nagato probably isn't interested in such a small level of conspiracy (from it's perspective), so Nagato might actually be the safest one to let in on the secret... unless the Quickening is involved in some novel manner of data transfer and creation. It seems like the One that would emerge from the continuous death-matches of the Immortals might be a life-form similar to Haruhi.

Hmm... what if Haruhi was the Immortal who won? The data explosion was her "Duncan moment" of becoming a superior being. Perhaps she even brought back a certain immortal that she sympathized with and regretted killing, altering his memory of the last few years to maintain her cover, of course.

 

[Prince Charon]

Immortal

Hmm... what if Haruhi was the Immortal who won? The data explosion was her "Duncan moment" of becoming a superior being. Perhaps she even brought back a certain immortal that she sympathized with and regretted killing, altering his memory of the last few years to maintain her cover, of course.

... or an Immortal friend/lover of hers, that another Immortal killed.

 

[toraneko]

Immortal

The Integrated Data Thought Entity or whatever budded off Nagato probably isn't interested in such a small level of conspiracy (from it's perspective), so Nagato might actually be the safest one to let in on the secret... unless the Quickening is involved in some novel manner of data transfer and creation.

It's confirmed that the power and memories of the loser of a duel between Immortals are transferred to the one who slew them via the Quickening. It was the explanation given for why The Kurgan's death produced such a demonic-looking Quickening when Connor beheaded him; he was full of evil. They played with that more during the TV series and such.
Sounds like data transference to me.

Also:

ôYou have more data.ö I blinked and turned to find Yuki gazing at me, a slight ghost of a hint of a look of curiosity in her eyes. I glance up and note that no one else is paying us any attention.

ôMoreà.data?ö

Her eyes narrow just a bit. ôYou are changed.ö She elaborates.

I smile and shrug nervously. Figures, me being an immortal slips by the alien, but the quickening must have done something sheÆs picking up on. I play dumb and after a time she stops talking about. I donÆt think sheÆs dropped it, but IÆll deal with that later.

...covers it nicely, I think.

 

[grant]

Immortal

If this is being resurrected, and it's going to continue with what's already written I thought I should suggest a few ideas or changes.

1. Change Kyon's actual age, if memory serves only one or two immortals actually made it to the 2000 range and they were ludicrous. A few hundred years or even 1000 is more than sufficient to make him powerful.
2. Change his country of origin. I'm not certain if ethnic Chinese, Japanese, Koreans etc are able to tell one another apart by looks (I'll be honest and admit to my shame that I can't) but I don't see much reason to make him Chinese. If he's put around the 1200s he could even be mentioned as having a hand in the two kamikaze winds.
3. Given the fact that Koizumi already mentioned that Kyon had been investigated, maybe mention something about Kyon hiring fake parents, the investigators stopping the investigations early for some reason, or even illusions.

 

[fitzgerald]

Immortal

If this is being resurrected, and it's going to continue with what's already written I thought I should suggest a few ideas or changes.

1. Change Kyon's actual age, if memory serves only one or two immortals actually made it to the 2000 range and they were ludicrous.

What?

There's a fair number of really fricking old Immortals in the TV series. Ignoring Methos & his crew, aka the 4 Horsemen, and Cassandra there are other millennial plus Immortals out there.

Darius being a case in point.

We also see a good number of Romans, Egyptians etc.

Kyon being a 2000+ year old Chinese Immortal isn't stretching things to far out of whack.


Ciao

 

[Ordo]

Immortal

Rough Draft

I feel her eyes on me as I wash dishes, my hands covered in suds. Acknowledging HaruhiÆs scowl wouldnÆt do me any good at the moment so I turn to my right and smile at an Angel ôTana-chanàö I donÆt have to finish as she takes the sudsy dish from my hand, rinses it and places it in the dish washer. We continue on with me doing the initial wash, while little sis rinses and loads the plates.

We get to the second dish before Mikuru pitches in to help. Koizuma crosses the threshold into the Kitchen, snapping a cell phone closed his phony smile returned and a tad wider than I am comfortable with. Yuki turned a page of her book, while Haruhi divided her time between glaring at my back and scribbling down what I assume are notes or questions in a little notebook sheÆs brought along.

I know this is going to be bad, and I might be making things worse by delaying, but I want one moment of normality with my sister before my world is changed once again.

ôAll done!ö my little sis says brightly as she beams at my darling Mikuru who returns the look. I smile and turn, leaning against the sink counter, as I dry my hands with a clean towel.

ôKyon.ö I look up to see Haruhi tapping her pen impatiently against the table top.

What did I ever do to deserve this kind of treatment?

ôYou held back on me, Kyon.ö Is HaruhiÆs simple explanation. Little sister looks between the two of us, nervous.

ôTana-chan why donÆt you go and do your homework. The SOS brigade has some things to discuss.ö She nods, still looking concerned as she scampers out of the Kitchen towards her room. I scratch at my head with my hand before folding my arms across my chest. ôAll right, where do you want me to begin?ö

ôWhy did you lie to us?ö Haruhi is still fuming, that much is obvious but her voice has gained a calm I hadnÆt expected. I donÆt know if thatÆs good or bad.

I already told youà

ôYou can stop right there. That only works if you hadnÆt joined the SOS brigade. You KNEW what weÆre about, the kinds of things we were looking for and you are it!ö SheÆs not screaming or even yelling really but I still feel a sudden desire to flinch and back away.

Kind of impressive considering the things IÆve seen.

ôAll right, the truth then.ö I shrug as my gaze rolls over all present. ôHonestly I didnÆt want to be treated any differently than I was and, before today, it didnÆt affect you. It was none of your business, and there was nothing for you or I to gain be revealing my big secret.ö I lock gazes with Koizuma for just a moment. ôI rather enjoy my privacy and saw no need to need to become a public spectacle.ö My gaze slides from Itsuki to Haruhi ôI mean what did you plan to do once you discovered aliens, esper, or time travelers living amongst the population? Become their new best friend? Learn the secrets of the universe?ö I allowed my eyes to narrow just a bit. ôExpose them to the world and become famous?ö

Again Haruhi was speechless, though her jaw did work a bit on that last question. ôIf you wanted to be friends with an immortal, well I think we are as close to being friends as is possible under the circumstances. If you want me to reveal to you the secrets of the universe.ö I shrug as I take the entire SOS brigade in at a glance. ôSorry but I donÆt know them. And if you want to expose me, to turn my life into a circus then I'd have even less reason to tell you the truth about me.ö

Dead silence, not unexpected from Yuki but the look on everyone elseÆs face is very telling. ItsukiÆs smile is struggling to stay on his face while Asahina-san looks taken aback by the venom in my voice. Haruhi seems torn between anger and the barest hints of guilt.

ôLook, itÆs been a long day and we are all a little tired, and emotional right now. How about we table this until tomorrow morning.ö Haruhi doesnÆt say anything, she just stands and gives me a look, one promising that this isnÆt over before turning and marching from the Kitchen. Itsuki follows close on her heels favoring me with a concerned look over his shoulder. My other Angel takes my hand and tries to say something but the moment over whelms her and she flees.

I shift my gaze to Yuki who simply stares back. ôWell?ö

She closes her book and tilts her head, and I feel something change. ôThe others will not hear us.ö She begins ôAnd you noticed the shift.ö It is not a question.

I push off the counter and move towards one of the chairs. ôYeahà.I guess that young punk mustÆve given me something I didnÆt have before.ö I sit down heavily, the weight of the day and the future pushing my shoulders down.

ôThere is a lot of new data being created by recent events. At the moment it poses no threat to your continued existence or that of this reality.ö She folds her hands in her lap as she regards me.

A wry smile touches my lips as I lean back in my seat ôWell thatÆs something, at least the world wonÆt end because of this.ö

ôNot at the moment.ö She agrees. ôBut things are still in flux.ö

I begin to rub my temples with my fingers. Great just great the world might still change because Haruhi thinks being immortal is cool or some such nonsense.

ôThat is not my observation. At the moment she is excited because she finally found what she is looking for. However she is also annoyed that she completely missed the evidence under her nose, and furious with you for keeping silent.ö Yuki pursues her lips together ôI would also venture that she is hurt that you didnÆt trust her enough to tell her the truth, and ashamed because she fears you were right not to trust her.ö

*****

A lovely moonlight night, a nice cool breeze and a Jian sword in my hand. Perfect conditions for a quick practice. I move fast at first, whipping through motions, feet eating up floor as I move through my backyard like a controlled whirlwind. Unseen foes strike parry and eventually fall to my blade as sweat slowly covers my body.

This is just the warm-up

I slow things way down for the actual practice, moving through complex motions at a deliberate pace. All of my actions are measured and controlled, every muscle moves exactly as I will it too, when I wish. A person could set their watch to my rhythm and flow.

A solid forty five minutes of practice ends with soft clapping, Koizuma. He showed up about twenty minutes into the routine and I saw no reason to stop. I continued to ignore him, choosing instead to towel off.

ôI must say IÆm impressed.ö He offers me a drink from the bottle of water IÆd left by the door.

I drape my towel across my shoulders and take the offered water. ôIÆve been practicing for sometime.ö I answer before gulping down a few cool mouthfuls.

ôNot with your martial forms, though you are indeed very skilled. IÆm talking about the way you fooled our background checks.ö I looked at him over the bottle, seeing a little honest admiration behind his phony smile ôI mean how ever did you get so many people to lie for you, and erase evidence of your pervious existence?ö

I strolled towards the door, Itsuki close behind as I took another pull from my drink. ôEasy, IÆm an old friend of all their families. In fact most of them wouldnÆt be alive if not for me.ö

ôI see.ö And I think he did. ôWell what do you intend to do now that your secret is out?ö

I leaned against the door, taking another pull from my water bottle. ôHonestly, that depends on Haruhi.ö Seeing his expression I elaborated. ôIf she wants to continue on as we have in the past IÆll stay. I mean this has been one of the more interesting and none lethal things to happen to me in the past two centuries. If she wants to go blabbing about me to the worldàö I let it hang before opening the door.

ôAnd if she decides to change the world because of you?ö That gave me pause. I mean IÆve seen her power I know what she is capable. Yet, I know that if it happens IÆll deal with it as I have everything else sheÆs thrown my way.

******

I leaned down, kissing my little sisters forehead as she snuggles her lido-kun close, already dropping off to sleep. I silently leave her room, quietly closing the door behind me. I turn just in time to find myself looking at Asahina-san (big). Her arms were folded under her chest and she was lightly tapping one foot against the floor.

ôWe need to talk.ö




Author Notes: All right thatÆs all I have for the moment. IÆm putting this up for adoption as I do not have the time to finish this with the current course my life is taking. Hopefully another author will provide a good home.

Also I do apologize for any mistakes in characterization. ItÆs been awhile since I watched æHaruhiÆ and I may be a off in my understanding of the characters.

Edit: Some slight correction

 

[nammu]

Immortal

Awesome I was hoping someone would do more with the highlander snippet.

 

[GenocideHeart]

Immortal

By Warring States era in China do you refer to the late Han/Three Kingdoms? Because if that's the case, Kyon should be around 1700/1800, not 2200.

Unless you mean the time when Liu Bang was Emperor, in which case nevermind.

 

[Ordo]

Immortal

By Warring States era in China do you refer to the late Han/Three Kingdoms? Because if that's the case, Kyon should be around 1700/1800, not 2200.

Unless you mean the time when Liu Bang was Emperor, in which case nevermind.

Truth is, IÆve been alive since the Warring States period in my distant homeland, and had mastered the art of the sword by the time the land was being unified by the Emperor of Quin.

You're pardon I meant Emperor Ying Zheng aka Qin Shi Haung. Kyon's first death occured around the fall of Zhao. As I understand it, this warring States period lasted from 475 BC to 221 BC.