Saturday, September 25, 2004

   like i promised, the next chapter!
well, i promised that the story would be out every saturday, so here it is! well, for all of u who havent read the beginning of my story, its in my archives k? well, time to start!

Chapter Nine
The Casaulties Are Over

"I'm not even worried anymore. These fools dont even compare to me," Skye boasted. "Well, someones being optomistic," Chie stated. "No, he's being big-headed. You should never underestimate your opponent," Tai replied. Sky just scoffed and continued up the stairs.
Soon, the 3 reached a landing. Tai took in a deep breath before swinging open the door with no clue what they might have to go against next.
They entered the room and glanced around. It was empty. Chie put on a confused face. "Whats going on?" Chie quizzed. "Why dont u get some guts and come out and fight! We dont have time for games! We want Teru-chan back!" Skye hollered. "Keep your pants on. We're right here," a voice responded. Then, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a brown-haired boy, only a few years older than them. Tai could sense an evil aura about him. Then, he noticed Aishiteru. She was tied up to a chair that was behind the demon.
"Let Teru go!" Tai yelled. "Feisty huh? Well, youre gonna have to beat me first," the demon smirked. Tai pulled out his weapon and was about to charge when the demon spoke. "I wouldnt do that if I were u," he told Tai. Tai halted in his tracks. The demon pointed at Aishiteru. Tai hadn't noticed before, but there was another demon. He was standing next to Aishiteru. The demon sneered at Tai before reaching down into its coat pocket. It grinned as it extracted a gun. Chie gasped. Both demons smiled at her reaction. The demon with the gun pointed it right at Aishiteru's skull. Tai clenched his fists in fury, trying his hardest to contain himself.
"What do u want from us?" Tai asked reluctantly. "Dont let him fool you! Haki's not trustworthy!" Aishiteru shouted. "Do whatever u can! Dont think about me! Sealing them away is most important!" "Shut up girl! I'm not going to trick these children," Haki told them. "Children huh?" Skye growled. He retrieved his naginata. "Dont worry. This fight isnt like the others. The only rule is to not try to save your friend until I am dead. Also, do not hold back," Haki assured them. Tai raised his eyebrows, puzzled. "Thats all?" Chie demanded. "No tricks?" Haki nodded. "On my honor," Haki answered. "You have no honor," Aishiteru snapped. Haki turned to her and slapped her. He hit her face, leaving little scratches on her cheek. "Teru-chan!" Chie cried, approaching. "Not one more step," the demon with the gun warned. "Good Kitou," Haki stated. "Now, we all knwo the rules, let's get started shall we?" "I've never been more ready!" Skye exclaimed, lunging at Haki. When Skye was a few feet away, a blue light surrounded Haki, sending Skye flying backwards. He landed right on his rear. "I didnt say 'go' did I?" Haki questioned. "He's powerful," Tai remarked. "Way more powerful than the rest." "Well, I am the leader," Haki commented. Tai narrowed his eyes at Haki, searching for a weakness.
"Come on children. If youre so tough, then beat me already," Haki taunted. "I am 15 years old! I am not a child!" Skye hollered. He sprinted towards Haki once again. Again, he was sent back with incredible force. 'He maybe sensible most times, but when he has little self-controll when aggrivated,' Tai thought, shaking his head at Skye's naiveness.
Skye continued his assaults, each time knocked back. Meanwhile, Chie and Aishiteru watched and Tai tried to device a plan. "I have no time for this!" Haki declared. "Time to attack!" He backed up to the shadows. Tai couldnt even see a trace of him. "Its like he disappeared, not like hes hiding," Tai whispered to himself.
All of a sudden, Haki reappeared, but he was on the other side of the room, behind Skye! He pulled out a katana and sliced Skye with it. He left a deep, bleeding gash in SKye's back. Skye plunged to the ground in pain. "What was that?" Chie demanded. Haki grinned at disappeared again. This time, Tai saw what was going on. Haki morphed into shadow and could move wherever he pleased without being detected. Tai gulped. 'This is going to be hard to go against,' Tai realized.

Aishiteru watched in fear as her friends fought for her. Chie was kneeling next to Skye, trying her best to help him, but not to much avail. "Skye-kun! No!" Aishiteru muttered. "I have to do something!" She glanced left and right. 'First, I have to cut these ropes,' she thought. She let out a tiny grin as she found just the thing.

"I dont have much choice. I have to fight now," Tai spoke. He took out his kendo stick and charged Haki. "Stupid humans. Dont know when to give up," Haki remarked, transforming into shadow. He flew around the room and materialized by Chie. Chie shrieked at the top of her lungs as he brought his face down to hers. "Maybe I should keep you and the other girl as my prize," Haki considered. "Never!" Chie yelled. Haki was taken aback by her rudeness. "You'll regret that," Haki growled. "No, you will!" Tai screamed. He was right beside Haki. He swung his weapon. Haki had no time to morph and was struck with enormous power. Tai smiled to himself. He began to sprint towards Haki again for a second assault, but Haki disappeared. 'After that, he doesnt seem to be weakened very much,' Tai pondered, 'This might be even harder than I thought.'
When Haki appeared, he was standing next to Aishiteru and his minian, Kitou. He had an evil grin on. Tai began to approach. "Remember our deal?" Haki asked. "No coming closer to your friend or she dies." Tai stopped dead in his tracks. "You wouldnt want her to perish would u?" Haki chuckled. 'What can I do?' Tai brooded. Haki grienned and snapped his fingers. A door opened behind them and in came a whole team of more demons. 'Whats going on?' Tai asked himself.
"Get the other girl," Haki instructed. Before Tai could make a move, the demons scooped up Chie and Skye and held them hostage. They each held a gun which they had pointed at the helpless 2.
"Now, get the last one," Haki commanded. They slowly approached, like a lion coming for its prey. Tai tried to fight them off, but there were too many for just him alone. They'd soon restrained him and had him pinned to the wall.
Haki smiled, pleased with himself. He morphed again and reappeared right next to Tai. He began to guffaw. "I knew no children could beat me!" Haki cackled.
All of a sudden, Tai heard a shriek. He turned to see Aishiteru. She was freed and holding Kitou's (who was lying at her feet) gun. Before anyone could react, Aishiteru, with perfect marksmanship, shot the gun. In what sounded like one clear gunshot, she shot down all the demons that held Tai. Tai smirked and hurried over to Chie and Skye. In one swift move, he knocked out the 3 demons holding them. Now, this only left Haki.
"How could this happen? How could u brats beat me?" Haki demanded. "Like I said before, never underestimate your opponent," Tai grinned. Before Tai could finish him, Aishiteru shot the gun once more. This bullet, piercing Haki straight through the heart.
Tai stared at Aishiteru with amazement. She slumped to her knees and held her head in her hands. 'Is this the same Aishiteru I met weeks ago? How did she know how to use a gun?' Tai pondered.
Chie raced over to comfort her friend. "Its ok. Its all over now," Chie assured Aishiteru. "U dont understand," Aishiteru protested. "I killed somebody! I dont want to go back! I never want to go back! I killed somebody! I'm so sorry Tatsu. I promised," Aishiteru cried. 'I have a feeling shes not talking about me. It seems' Tai thought, 'That theres something about Aishiteru that none of us know.'

Well, more will be explained next chapter! hope u liked this one! dont know if its as long as the rest, but i hope it was exciting enough! c ya guys later!

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