Tuesday, January 4, 2005

The Shinobi
Psssh,
In a way im sorta pissed of at the world right now.This morning i get dressed and actually look halfway pretty for once.Then i go outside to feed my dogs...big mistake.turns out it had rained last night and my backyard was reduced to one big mud puddle.Then my lovely dogs decide to ju
mp all over me and decorate me with a million muddy paw prints.Then i realize im late and my carpool pulls up..i didnt have any time to change so i had to walk around like that...all day.fucking popular people had a field day making me feel miserable.but, what goes around comes around right....RIGHT????

Chapter 7-The truth comes out

Feore continued to hold Jade until her tears stopped and she fell asleep.Once again he laid her down and began to polish the armor,deep in thought.(What can this mean?)He polished the armor until it shined with an alien glow.(Perfect.....)His blue eyes flickered over to the sleeping girl,( just like her....)He sighed and got up to go outside,
his stomach did a flip flop as he watched the sun set.(Her injuries have gotten better....
we have to leave tomorrow for sure....even if i have to carry her.)One more day until he was going to hunted down like a rabbit in a garden patch.(The girl will need training too.......)Feore sighed and began to pack the necessities for the trip.They couldnt stop at any towns so he had to bring lots of supplies.(Food, arrows, bow, weapons.....)He mentally ticked off the items packed and leaned against Jumiyo exaughsted.The gray horse nickered and lovingly rubbed his head up against Feore. "Good boy." He caught the black mares eye and stared.It was almost as if she was warning him of her wrath too.He tried to win her favor with a sugar cube but the horse just turned away from him and snorted.(That girls trained her too well...)He smiled and wandered back to his room to sleep. He silently pushed open the reed door and gasped. A beam of moonlight was shining off her face as she slept and hair pooled around her head like a halo.She looked almost angelic.Feore watched the girl for a long time.She was simply mezmorizing.He snapped out of her trance when she rolled over.(Stop staring!!!)Feore collapsed onto the floor and drifted to sleep.

The next morning he awoke to see the girl sitting up examining a piece of her new armor. "Do you like it?" He said carefully.She jumped a little and replied "Yes....its very beautiful.....is this for me?" She hooked him with her green eyes and stared. "Yes it is.You needed a disguise and my old armor seemed perfect." He rambled at her. She raised an eyebrow at him, "And why.....would i need a disguise Shinobi?" He sighed.(its always an argument with her..) "First of all....my name isnt Shinobi.Its Feore." "I know." She said simply. "How do you know that?!Ive never told you my name before!" He growled at her. She easily drained his patience and it was making him mad. "Sherack told me...." She looked back down at the piece of armor she was holding and turned it over in her hands. "My name is Jade by the way..." she whispered to the floor. "Beautiful.." Feore whispered before he could stop himself. She dropped the piece of armor and stared at him.The air was uncomfortably silent.He hastily turned around embarassed.His cheeks burned red.
Jade decided to spare him by saying, "You didnt answer my question.....Feore."
He quickly regained his composure and turned to face her again. "Its a long story." He sighed to her.
"I have lots of time."Her green eyes drilled into him. He stared at her again then sighed in defeat. "Fine.....Your family has been living on a parcel of the Shoguns land for many years.He claims that he hasnt received any payment for your staying there and you refused to obey his warnings to leave.So....he hired me to kill the families only heir.You......The Shogun gave me 3 days to complete my assignment,or face the consequences of treason.So I came to the estate,ready for anything." He swallowed nervously then continued a little stronger. "But I couldnt bring myself to do it.So now that today is the 3rd day,and your head is not at the Shoguns feet.We will both soon be hunted down and slaughtered like cattle." She gulped.
"Thats why....you need a disguise.We will be leaving at sunset.I suggest you prepare..."
With that he swept out of the room to finish packing the horses.
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Jades mind was racing.(Father was willing to risk our lives.... just to stay on the estate
and increase his business??!!!!)She clenched her fists and teeth in anger.But it quickly turned to tears of sorrow.(oh Father.....how could you?)Jade let the tears go.She buried her face into her hands and wept....for herself....for her life....for her Mother.A familiar voice echoed into her mind. Its alright sweet mistress.....Dont cry anymore,ill protect you.
"Sherack?!" She cried out in happiness. Yes my mistress! Im here! Jade lifted the falcon into her lap and stroked his head,trying to piece herself back together. "Oh Sherack....
Im so scared.....ive never had to run for my life before." She whispered into his feathers.
Dry your tears....i promise to always be with you. She smiled for the first time in days and hugged Sherack lightly. "I love you Sherack..." I love you too my mistress..
The falcon nuzzled her face one last time then flew out the open door into the blue sky. Your mother is very proud of you Jade....She sadly watched him soar away then managed to stand up.The pain was still there,but not as brutally.The armor was scattered around the room so it took her a long time to gather it all.Once she had all the pieces she began the puzzle of putting it on.(arm links...arms.....mask.....face.....chest plate.....chest...katana...
KATANA?)Yes,it was definitely a katana.Jade had never touched one in her life....her father had forbidden it.(well fathers not here now is he...)She very slowly pulled it out
of the black scabbard,it rang out softly as she pulled it all the way out.She was mesmerized by the mirror like surface and the elegant curve of its blade. "Beautiful isnt it?"
A voice said behind her.She jumped a little and replied in an annoyed monotone. "Very..
Dont sneak up on me Feore...its not polite..."She turned around to face him.He was dressed in his full armor and leaning against the doorway. He chuckled and replied, "My armor fits you well...im glad." He circled around her...examining every curve and surface.(vulture.....)
"Here.." he held out the mask. "Try it on.." She took it warily.For some reason she couldnt bring herself to trust him.Jade slipped it over the helmet and secured it in place. Feore
let out a grin. "Perfect fit.Its almost as if it were meant for you." He stopped staring and fidgeted a little.She smiled at his discomfort behind the mask. He walked out of the room and called out over his shoulder "Come on Jade,the horses are ready." Jade followed behind him about 6 feet away,going at a leisurely pace.Her wounds were better,but they still hurt pretty badly.Feore turned into a court yard and walked towards a wooden shed. "I have a surprise for you..."He said,opening the door for her. She looked at him for a second then stepped into the shed.There was Raylana,her black coat shining in the shadows. "Raylana!!"
Jade cried out in happiness.Despite her injuries she ran to the horse and hugged her neck.
"How did you catch her?" She asked,still petting the horse. "Luckily didnt have too.I found her wandering around the courtyard...probably looking for you."He said in an amused tone.He was glad she was happy.(Maybe she wont be so scared if she has that horse with her while were traveling.) "We have to leave now Jade." Feore opened the huge stable door and turned to face her. "Do you need help getting on your horse?" "No.." she replied flatly.Somehow Jade managed to mount Raylana and clucked to her.The horse trotted out the door and paused in the road. "Lets go then!!" She called to Feore.He smiled at her behind his mask and mounted Jumiyo. Yes... He whispered to himself Lets..
Together they rode of into the sunset, unaware of the danger ahead.
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see yah! hope you liked it! -ice

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