by: Kawaii Kitsune
Disclaimer: Yu Yu Hakusho and all the characters in the wonderful show do not belong to me, blah, blah, blah. You get the point. No money, don't sue, blah, blah, blah. Moving on.
Note: italics indicate thoughts.
The atmosphere was dark and dreary. Besides the moss covering the gray stone walls, nothing else decorated the underground room. The only sounds were of drops of moisture dripping from the ceiling.
Two figures entered the room, concealed by darkness. They walked to the center of the room and stopped. The short of the two sank down and kneeled in front of the other.
"What news do you bring?" asked the standing figure. His voice was low and masculine. "Has she found them yet?"
"Almost, sire," the kneeling figure answered in a soft, feminine voice. "She is on her way to them as we speak. I have made sure of that."
"Excellent," the first voice spoke again, "The Prophecy will be fulfilled."
"Sire, may I ask how you intend to use her?"
"Ah, you're concerned about her alternate role in the Prophecy."
"Yes, sire," answered the female.
"Worry not. She will bring about the destiny that we desire." He waved his hand, indicating that she was dismissed.
"As you say, your majesty." The female bowed low and the rose to her feet. She then exited the room, leaving the other in the darkness.
They were chasing her. Thirty of them, armed and determined.
She ran like her life depended on it simply because, in fact, it did. She would not have resulted to such a cowardly act had she been in her full power. But she was not. So for now, she ran.
And they followed.
Every now and then, she would stop and attack, taking one of them by surprise. She would win but with a price. When she attacked, so did they. And while she would kill her target, they would make her bleed. She was fast but they were numerous. There was no end.
They chased her the woods towards the populated city nearby. Their numbers were falling but so was her strength. It would not be long before she fell as well. They were drawing nearer to their goal.
She was getting closer. She could feel their presence near, faint but definite. All she had to do was stay alive long enough to reach them. With that thought, she quickened her speed, using what reserves she had left to outrun her hunters and reach the only place she had left.
But will they help me?
Okay, so it sucks. Give it some time, it's only the prologue. Reviews are welcome.