Contamination

by Amasis Isis-Ra

Inumaru, who is both the Blind Ninja and the Light Master has finally revealed himself as the Leader of the PureOnes. He does not believe that Tatsumaru is his twin brother, because of his appearance. Also the PureOnes attack the ShadowHearts unexpectantly. How many followers will the Dark Master lose by the end of this next installment?

1. The Vampire Wakes

Act One

Scene One

The Vampire Wakes

Six Months Later

Seymour gave Tatsumaru the potion for six months now. Unfortunately his condition did not improve one bit. Seymour and Yakatemaru are taking turns watching over Tatsumaru and trying to figure out Ray's next move. At the moment Yakatemaru is in Tatsumaru's chambers, his back is to the Vampire, when he stirs in his sleep. Finally, my body is strong enough to take me out of this coma! Tatsumaru speaks to Yakatemaru his voice is faint and raspy from lack of use. "Yakate, is that you..?" Yakatemaru turns around quickly.

"Tatsu, you are finally awake!"

"That I am, but I am still utterly weak…" said Tatsumaru faintly. Yakatemaru helps Tatsumaru to stand.

"That matters not, what does matter is that you are finally awake." Tatsumaru is unsteady as he stands up. He does manage to his grandfather's sheathed long sword.

"Why is Reigo's sword not with him?"

"The reasons why grandfather's sword is here and not with him at the moment is because he took over as Emperor until you were better." Tatsumaru nods his head slightly ad his cousin steadies him.

"Why is my forehead and chest wrapped?"

"Your forehead is wrapped because that is where the kunai struck you and where the potion was injected to cure you." Tatsumaru rubs his forehead.

"Which potion was that?"

"The White Jade Potion I think."

"That is grandfather's potion!" Yakatemaru nods his head.

"Yes, now the reason why your chest is wrapped is because that is where Raymond stabbed you six months ago." Tatsumaru nods his head.

"Where is Seymour? Itachi? Jared? Where are Abel and the others?" Tatsumaru stops to breath. "Where are Orochimaru, Kimaru, and young Paul? Where is Reigo?"

"Seymour Stones is at the Vatican Church in Rome, Italy. I believe Reigo is attending to some business with his son, Lee. I do not want to know what Itachi is doing right now, and I am sure I do not want to know." Tatsumaru nods his head in agreement. "Jared went back to Sand Clan for a little while, to spend some time with his brother and sister." Tatsumaru gives another nod. "Abel is at the Vatican Church with Seymour. And the others I do not know where they are."

"What of Kimaru?"

"He is dead, murdered by Orochimaru seven months ago."

"Oh, right, and I suppose Orochimaru is dead as well?"

"That is correct. You killed him yourself; However Paul was murdered by your father. Though you made him pay for it," said the dog demon dully. Tatsumaru nods his head thoughtfully.

End of Scene One