Friday, October 7, 2005

Something The Boy Said: Da-ku vs Tattoimaru
*episode 5*

Da-ku is aware of the presence flooding the depths of Naraku’s domain. Insects of hell, in far greater numbers than she had thought to exist, are swarming in the caves. Alone, they pose no threat to her; but hundreds of them could present a problem if she was otherwise occupied. Finally, Tattoimaru appears before her; but he is too late. Hours ago, she became certain that her plan was ready. The boy could try what he would; he would fail. He emerges form a cloud of Saimyoushou, a display clearly meant to instill fear in his victim. He holds the Taiyou in his hand as he turns to face her. The glint in his eye, the stance of his feet, these are enough to confirm that he is ready to attack. Knowing that she is not strong enough to face him head on, Da-ku turns and runs. The boy follows, matching her pace. Suddenly, a corridor is blocked by a wall of insects. Da-ku turns and takes another route; but more and more passages are sealed off. Clearly, the boy is attempting to force her into a specific path which he has plotted.


She runs and runs, but all is as Tattoimaru has planed. He had, however, hoped she would at least try to fight him. No matter. At any point he could end this; but it would be meaningless to do so before she reached the end of his path. Caught up in the thrill of the hunt, Tattoimaru gives no thought to how easily she accepts her fate and runs the path he has set for her. At last, she comes to the critical point; right outside Naraku’s chamber. The Saimyoushou, which have been holding back, now swarm to her and enshroud her. So predictable, she raises a shield with her spiritual powers; which pushes back the black tide. Striking through his minions, Tattoimaru smashes his hammer against the shield; it collapses. By the time Naraku has come out of his chamber to investigate, Tattoimaru is standing over Da-ku; holding the Taiyou against her head.
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