Sunday, August 7, 2005

Lazarus Heart: Found in the mist
*episode 1*

Da-ku Koneko tiptoes into Naraku’s cave, hoping to not be noticed. To her great misfortune, Naraku is waiting just inside the entrance. Feigning happiness, she says, “Hi! Look, I’m sorry I’m late; it’s a long story but…” Naraku cuts her off, “Drop the act; I know that you met with Sesshomaru. I also know that he rejected you and that you’ve spent the last four days skulking about trying to decide weather or not to come back to me.” Da-ku asks, “In that case, how come I’m still alive?” Naraku smirks, “Because I’ve fallen desperately in love with you and am blind to the danger you represent.” She says, “Ok; so that’s not it. You wouldn’t let me survive this unless…” Chuckling, he says, “Go on.” She says, “It was all part of your plan! You knew I would try to sell you out.” Naraku says, “Very good; you’ve got a head on that lovely body of yours. Yes, I planed this. You went behind my back; now it’s my son’s turn.” Da-ku says, “Tattoimaru? Where is he?” Naraku says, “He was quite full of himself when he came to tell me that you were betraying me. He was understandably crestfallen when I told him that I didn’t care. He left that same day; I convinced my insects that a certain piece of information would benefit him. That has become a greater consideration to them than my will. He has gone to seek greater power.” Da-ku asks, “If he finds it, will he be more powerful than you?” Naraku says, “No; however, he will be more powerful than you. He thinks I have fallen in love with you. In time, he will try to use this supposed weakness against me; that is when I will know that he is ready to become a demon and truly my son. He will have no power over me; but when this happens, you will be on your own.” She says, “You’re playing us against each other; so that we’re less dangerous to you. But why tell me this?” Naraku says, “Knowing that I will not protect you will only increase your capacity to defend yourself.” Da-ku pauses in thought. Finally, she says, “But you’re not mad at me?” Naraku says, “I didn’t say that.” Da-ku asks, “How can I make it up to you?” The demon laughs, “I’m sure you’ll think of something.”
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