Friday, June 19, 2009

Chapter 16:

In a home in a suburban area, Shin sat in a room. The sky was unusually dark. The human parents that took care of Shin where in the front room leaving Shin unattended.

Shin sat on the bed looking out the window. The wind had picked up to unusually violet speeds.

"......" Shin thought

Suddenly, a noise was heard at Shin's feet.

"Well?" Shin said without turning to see

"It is as you have said Mi'lord. The big ones have made their move and also I have located "that" " a demon said appearing from a dark smoke by Shin's feet

"Hmmm.....I see..... Nara's little train incident has caused quite a few problems.....wait! WHAT!!!" Shin said

"Yes Lord Shin. I have located what you seek..though....even with your skill I doubt you will be able to get through." the demon said

"Show me!!" Shin said

Suddenly, the door opened and the human mother that was taking care of Shin appeared.

"Is everything okay dear?" she asked

"I'm ok. The wind scared me ma." Shin said

Underneath the bed, the demon hid. Snickering at the way Shin spoke to the human woman.

"Ok dear. Just close the window alright?" she said

"Yes mother." Shin said and the lady left the room

After she left the room, the demon squirmed from under the bed laughing uncontrollably.

"Shut up!!" Shin said

"HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!! Yes mother!!! HA HA HA HA HA!" he said

"I'm warning you...." Shin said

"Or what?! You'll get your mommy to get me?! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!" the demon said

Suddenly, Shin hand grabbed hold of the demons horn and lifted the demon off the ground. Shin then stared at him right in the eyes.

"In all my years have I never seen such a disrespectful demon....." Shin said

The demon squirmed to get loose and although Shin was in the body of a seven year old human, his grip was iron tight.

"Now...if it weren't for the simple fact that you have helped me on several occasions, I would kill you right now but I suppose you are of some use to me.......aren't you?" Shin asked with a demonic smile on his face.

The demon nodded in approval

"Good now if you would be so kind as to show me where "it" is." Shin asked. The demon obeyed and the two of them vanished into thin air

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Steven and Amelia ran for their lives as they were being chased by 2 Hell Spiders. As they ran, Amelia tripped and fell over her own feet.
Steven stopped and looked at Amelia. He saw that the Hell Spider was closing in fast and was frozen with fear. Amelia screamed as the Hell Spider came down for the kill when suddenly, the Hell Spiders fangs went flying through the air. The giant spider rolled on the ground hissing in pain. Amelia looked up to see Ta standing there.

"T..Ta??" she asked

"Go. Now!" Ta said

Amelia got up and ran. As she ran past Steven, she gave him a dirty, unforgiving look and deep down inside, Steven knew he messed up.

The other Hell Spider stepped up and assessed the situation with the guy that stood before him.

"(Nara....never a dull moment when hes around...suits me just fine.....things were getting rather boring around here anyway!!!)" Ta thought to himself as he smiled slightly. The Hell Spider attacked.

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"Has Roswell returned?" Shear asked as he sat in a chair playing with his hair.

"No Mi'lord. He has not." A lesser demon replied

"Damn that Roswell. Always Rash. Always doing as he pleases. Who the hell appointed him Lord of the East anyway!! When I find out who did I will personally......." Shear started

Just then, Kogamaru walked in through the door with a carefree look on his face

"Worried about Roswell?" he asked

"No. I just don't want that buffoon to ruin our plans. Thats all. He went out to speak with Nara personally. I am sure you are aware of Roswell's definition of "talk" " Shear said with a huge sigh.

"Hmm....I know your concern which is why......*snaps fingers*"

Suddenly, a holographic display of Roswell appeared

"What the hell is this?!" Shear said

"Humans call this thing a holograph. Combined with our superior power and intellect, we can see things on the other realm without actually 'being' there ourselves.." Kogamaru explained.

"Nice. I guess humans are worth using after all...." Shear said

"Wanna make a little wager?" Kogamaru asked

"Wager?" Shear said

"Yes....though Roswell is indeed powerful I am willing to bet you he screws it up somehow." Kogamaru said

"What?! No! I will admit that Roswell is without a doubt a moron but once he sets his mind on something, he gets it done. My bets on Roswell all the way!" Shear said

"Very well. Loser does the winners laundry for a week." Kogamaru said

"Good because I haven't done laundry in about a month." Shear said

"(And you're proud to admit that??)" Kogamaru said to himself

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In front of Sessaru stood 4 demons in bone enforced armor with skulls on the shoulders

"Well...hi guys!! Its been a while!" Sessaru said with a smile approaching them when suddenly, one threw a blade so fast that Sessaru didn't pick up on it. The blade grazed his left cheek and hit a light pole behind him exploding on impact. The cut on his cheek began to bleed as Sessaru still stood there with a smile on his face

"Lord Sessaru....it has indeed been a while....though its no longer Lord Sessaru now is it..." one of them said

Sessaru looked over and one of them had stepped up. His armor was different from the others. It was lighter and not reinforced like the others.

(Sighs)

"Do you remember me? Sessaru Shuiel? Or should I say Sessaru Sh...." He started

"Lets not get into that shall we." Sessaru said

The demon smiles

"Jade. I see you are now captain of this here outfit. Congrats." Sessaru said

"Yes. With you gone, it wasn't hard for the rest to notice and respect my skills. Some would even say that my skills FAR exceeded yours." Jade said

"Yeah? Nice. So.....lets cut to the chase here. The big wigs found out that we're alive, panic, and then send you guys to deal with me and send one of the bigger pawns to handle Nara...judging from the massive bloodlustrious aura I'm picking up, it must be a Lord himself." Sessaru said

"Not bad... They said that your detection abilities were the best in the realm. No one could ever sneak up on you." Jade said

"I wouldn't go that far...now....What business do you guys have with me BESIDES trying to kill me." Sessaru asked.

"Nothing. We are under orders to take you out by ANY means." Jade said

"(Hmm.....Strike Force...under orders.....Must be their new lord....) Under whose orders?" Sessaru asked

"Wouldn't you like to know.." Jade said

"I would advise you to tell me. Or.....I will have to make you boys do 50 laps." Sessaru said

"You think this is some game? We've studied all aspects of you. There is no way you are getting out of here alive." Jade said

The smile on Sessaru's face faded and his eyes seemed to dull and fade in color

"So...you believe that you can just analyze me? ME!!?? As if I were just some sort of data. Or experiment!" Sessaru snapped as he glared at them. His eyes were now the color of misty blood.

"(Those eyes!!) Sessaru....did you...." Jade started

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In the sky were 3 Metalbacks. Massive bats. Twice the size of normal bats reinforces with steel spines. The three bats held a rather large device that was used to provide Shear and Kogamaru with their entertainment.

Roswell stood above the massive hole made by Nara's body. He smiled in satisfaction

"Come on out Nara! I know you're still alive!" Roswell yelled

"I thought I was done for....seriously...." a voice behind Roswell said

Roswell turned quickly only to meet a fist to his face. The impact sent him flying over the hole and toward a tree. Roswell caught himself and landed safely to the ground.

"Good..good." Roswell said with a smile.

"Who are you and why are you here?" Nara asked as he took off his hat slowly

"What!! You ask me who I am?!" Roswell said infuriated.

Blinded by anger, Roswell attacks. As he attacks, Nara releases his hat. The hat flies into Roswell's face blinding him. While he was blinded, Roswell kept running and Nara greeted him with a strong, stiff, aggressive clothesline causing Roswell to do a complete backflip landing on his head and sliding through the ground.

"Is this really all there is...?" Nara said wiggling his arm in pain

"(What?!)" Nara says to himself.

Roswell picks himself up. Laughing.

"So......How is that body?" Roswell asked

"!!!!!!!!" Nara said

"Did you really think you would get through and get your body back so easily? I saw through your every move before you even made them." Roswell said

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"HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I told you!!" Shear said

Kogamaru was dumbfounded

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"Now that I have your attention...I have a few questions I would like to ask of you....." Roswell said

Roswell's demonic aura began to affect the area. Grass began to die and the air became heavy and hot

Nara tried calling for his book but it would not materialize.

"Ah yes....Materialization. The forbidden art banned by your father..." Roswell explained

"Nara....oh dear..hmmm....It appears I have indeed slipped up. So....What do you plan on don't with me? Killing me?" Nara asked

"No....What I wanna know is.....why! Why didn't you choose me to be one of the Fours rulers of the lands??" Roswell asked

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(Kogamaru and Shear do a anime fall)

"What!!! Thats why he doesn't like him??!!! Are you serious??!" Shear said as he picked himself back up

"What does it matter? Hes a Lord now." Kogamaru said

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"Hmm......Yes. My dad did rule over the entire demon realm alone. After I killed him for succession to the throne, I felt that having to rule over everyone alone was too much for a single demon so I split it into 4 lands. North. South. East. West. Next, I had to choose demons worth ruling them. In the Western Lands, I heard of a great swordsman. A killer above killers. I was interested so I cloaked myself to hide my identity and challenged this killer. That is how I met Shin. After nearly killing him, I asked him," Would you like to ruler over this land. You have the power and skills. Put them to good use." He agreed

I then had to find one for the North and South. I happened to find Ta and Sessaru. From what I know about them, they had no family. Abandoned at birth. Survived on their own. They were friends but not friends. Staying out of each others way....I don't know anything else about them.....except....the look in theirs eyes that day......told me that they were perfect. And I was right. Although I picked them on a whim. Its not the way my old man would have done things but who cares. Those three, we may see things differently but I trust them with my life. As for you. Roswell. Why didn't I choose you you ask? Thats easy. You are a weak, no good animal. Always have been. Always will be." Nara said

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Sessaru flipped out of the way of an incoming barrage of blades exploding on impact sending dirt and debris everywhere blinding Sessaru.

Sessaru could feel himself losing control.

He began to have flashbacks. Images of slashed bodies, blood, fire, and chaos began to fill his mind and Ashen's as well. Ashen was horrified by the images but keep quiet just as Sessaru had instructed.

"Whats wrong Sessaru? Has the past 750 years REALLY weakened you this much." Jade asked

Sessaru's mind went into a complete and total blank state as he held out his hand and a small whirlwind from in his hand followed by small sparks of lightning. The demonic energy began to burn his hand but Sessaru continued. Shortly after, A kitana materialized in his hand. The sheath was red and encrypted with weird designs.

"What....Materialization? How....." Jade asked.

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In a dark room, Shingi sat in front of a projection screen speaking with someone

"Good job. He took the bait?" Shigi asked

"Yup. He is heading there now mi'lord." the guy asked

"Good. After this I will be sure to personally make you a lieutenant commander." Shingi said

"YES sir!!" the demon said as the projection faded

Shingi nodded as the image of Shin's loyal scout faded.