Modern Ancient Thief
..:Chapter 1:..
Footsteps echoed throughout the tall hallway. Shadows danced lightly on the wooden beams above down to the floor. A shadow stopped at the entrance to the room, eyes swept over the room as footsteps started towards the glass case in the centre of the room. The figure stopped and stared at what was held within the confines of the glass. "I know you're there." A soft musical voice called from the dainty looking figure.
A shadow seemed to drop from the beams as another figure dropped from the ceiling. Long silver hair seemed to wave even without wind to ruffle it. It flowed around him, masking part of his face from view as he took in the sight before him. Cold amber eyes took in the creature's effeminate features. Long layered blue hair reached to the creature's waist, turquoise eyes sparkled with interest, and soft-looking delicate lips seemed to pout even without facial expression. "You're male." Youko Kurama stated icily as if it was normal to speak to someone like this everyday.
The boy nodded, this was the creature he'd been told about. The stories he'd heard on this demon, stories that sent fear through his spine. He'd believed them to be nothing but fairy tales but yet here he was in his home, standing in front of his family heirloom, the mother diamond. Youko Kurama. "I am." He said, his voice quivering despite his attempt to be brave. "What of it?"
Youko Kurama smirked at the courage this child showed him. "You are dressed in women's attire." He added, walking closer and scrutinising the long dark purple skirt that drifted down to his ankles and the lighter purple gypsy top that covered his upper torso, smooth hairless midriff exposed.
The boy took a step back as Youko Kurama advanced on him. "My parents always wanted a girl." He explained, not sure why he was telling the legendary thief this, the only thing he was sure of was that the cold eyes had captivated him, now he felt it impossible to look away. "My name is Sakura." He added uneasily.
"Sakura." Youko repeated slowly, the name rolling off his tongue like velvet. "Well congratulations Sakura. You've caught me." He smiled, bowing deeply, his eyes never leaving the boys face. "Now what do you intend to do?" He asks. "Scream? Alert the palace that a thief has been found?" He asked, voice dripping with sarcasm.
Sakura shook his head. "No." He said softly. "No matter what I do now you'll manage to escape and probably still have time to take the diamond." His voice shook slightly as he told the Youko this. "I've heard your stories…you've never had a failed heist."
Youko turned his attention fully on the boy. "You've heard my legend have you small human?" He sneered, not quite sure himself why he was staying and talking to this boy when he should be grabbing the jewel and running out. "You fear me correct?" He was curious to know why this child would stay and talk to him, despite his fear. Sakura's nod only puzzled him further.
Sudden voices shouting alerted him to the timing. He glanced towards the door and then at Sakura, eyes fleeting swiftly between them while he kept himself on his guard. "Now that you've seen me I'll have to kill you else I'll have the entire King's guard on my back."
Sakura gulped, the King of Thieves was ruthless in his killings, any story around told him that much. "Is there any other way?" He asked the tall Youko gently, not wanting to seem as if he was in absolute fear, despite the fact that he was!
Youko studied the boy carefully, one ear trained on the door where the voices were becoming louder. "The only other way would be if I were to take you with me. I cannot allow you to remain and tell them what I look like, nor do I wish to kill you." He answered truthfully. "The fact that you knew there was someone here tells me that you have a sharp wit and eye for detail." Youko paused and then frowned. "However you did step out and confront the thief before knowing who your enemy was." His great disdain for arrogance was obvious by the tone in his voice. "Do you really choose to be my prisoner over death?" He sneered.
Sakura nodded nervously. "Yes…I fear you, but death scares me even more so." He stood tall, though visibly he was shaking.
Youko snickered in amusement. "In my band we welcome death." He stated proudly. "You'll be an interesting addition." As shadows danced on the wall next to the door his eyes glanced once between the boy and said door to the diamond. He grabbed the boy in once swift swoop, dangling him ungracefully over his shoulder, smashed the glass containing the diamond and slipped it between the folds of his white silk outfit. An alarm blared even as he touched the glass, which meant it was a quick jump to the wooden beams and a dash out of the palace.
Sakura gulped, as the ground seemed to race past him. "Do you have to go so fast?" He asked, his voice trembling in obvious fear. "Or at least so high?" He covered his eyes with his hands as Youko jumped off a branch of the surrounding forest high into the air. Youko ignored him completely, chancing a glance back. Nothing. It was quiet. He'd waited patiently while the panic of not finding the heir settled in. That meant all palace guards were inside the building looking for him, then he hit the alarm when they came closer thus meaning he would be able to escape virtually unnoticed through the window.
"Another complete heist." He chuckled, completely forgetting that his hostage was still awake. He bounded higher into the air and moved faster now, wanting to get back to his den as soon as possible. He was looking forward to getting some rest. It had been a long while coming; this heist had been planned for weeks! Now he had two treasures! The rarest diamond in all the three worlds and the heir of the human world ruler! What could possibly go wrong?
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..:NEXT CHAPTER SPOILER:..
Youko set the young prince down outside the den and led him inside, one clawed hand curled around the human boy's wrist so that he couldn't escape. Sakura winced as he was pulled along. This dark looking cave was what he'd given up palace life for? Oh well…perhaps he'd learn to like it. Upon entering past the first cave however he gasped, as they seemed to appear in a medieval-like room, it barely even looked like a cave! He was even more shocked by how many demons were actually in there. Just as he was about to step back a gnarled hand grabbed his shoulder, pulling him away from the safety of his captor, Youko.
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A/N So what did you guys think? Any good? I have a rough plan and plot for this story (due to one of my best role-play babes! Love you for letting me use the ideas!) Want me to update? Let me know.
Flamers will be used to set fire to the barbecue in the back garden…I honestly cannot work out how to light that thing! Ever had a barbecue with all the friends and family round? You look as daft as Daffy Duck when you can't even get the barbie going!
