Death refused
Chapter 2, nightmare on the moon
Ryu's feet disturbed dust that had not been touched for thousands of years as he sped across the scarred surface of the moon. The distance was more than first thought though it did not matter for a demi-god like himself. His current level of speed was only a drop of his full capability.
Keen eyes kept constant watch on the location of the anomaly. Searching for movement or any sign of confused life wondering why they were sent here.
The demi-god soon reached the location of the light stopping his great speed with grace. That location was one of the moons many scars yet this one seemed to be the deepest and darkest scar. Eyes could not pierce the darkness yet the demi-god could sense a presence inside the crater. This new presence was bathed in sorrow, hatred, anger and jealousy even more so this presence seemed to be unleashing these feeling freely. Ryu could sense all this from the beings soul.
Contemplation was already underway as Ryu debated in his head whether to investigate this new being or leave the dark thing to its business.
After a few silent seconds of thinking he jumped into the crater.
Darkness immediately overwhelmed him though he did not mind. Ryu kept constant check on the beings soul to guide him toward it. As he got closer however the beings emotions changed to alert. He got closer. Anger. He got closer. Rage…..He got closer.
When he sensed the being in front of him. Heavy breathing greeted him along with blazing emotions of violence. However before he could do anything…
Ryu was propelled out of the crater by a bright light and soon landed hard of the rock surface. The demi-god was not harmed by the attack though he knew the feeling of it and remembered what it was…Lightning
Yes that was it lightning. A hazard for the lesser of the demi-god race when flying through storms though fortunately Ryu far exceed these weaklings of his race.
As he lay on the hard rock of the moon Ryu contemplated what this being now was…..definitely not a demi-god. No demi-god controlled lightning…except for the one that sentenced him to exile and if it was there would be pain great immeasurable pain coursing through his body.
He got back to his feet and jumped from where he was all the way to the crater. Before he was too amazed and surprised to even think about being attacked…..
Now he knew different.
Once again in the darkness he found the presence again and stood before it.
He tilted his head to the side as a bolt of lightning shot past. Now he was battle ready he would dodge anything this being threw at him.
He turned to right and dodged another. Then to the left avoiding another of the severely weak attacks. This would go on forever…
The sound high speed sounded in the beings ears as Ryu appeared behind it and snatched it by the neck.
Ryu jumped out of the crater with the being in his hand. When he landed softly onto the ground the demi-god began inspecting the creature in his hand. He raised it higher so that he could look it in the eye.
"What are you?"
Ryu dropped the being that was currently as wide eyed as him.
"Did you just?"
Ryu stepped backward and observed the black creature. It had an equally black horn upon its head and black wings though the thing that got under Ryu's flesh was the fact that as the creature stood it blended into the void of space except for its mane and tail that seemed to have a will their own as they flowed freely and unnaturally in all directions however they were beautiful as they mimicked a dazzling night sky lit with bright stars.
The creature glared at Ryu noticing his constant gaze. However this aggressive action of its eyes only brought Ryu's attention to its eyes that were a alluring shade of blue that only the most beautiful of demi-god women would have.
The creature noticed the change in the other beings eyes and gave way to a light blush however this was soon turned into anger as the creature was outraged at having a strange being that just attacked her giving certain…looks.
The demi-god had now moved onto what the creature was wearing. It was some sort of light blue attire with a half moon shaped pendant…..strange. A thought soon dawned upon Ryu…..
This creature was female.
Instantly after this revelation he turned on his heels. "Forgive me for staring". Ryu was many things such as a demi-god and a fighter however he was raised to have honour and respect.
An angry huff answered him. He turned back to the creature now that he was rid of his embarrassment and approached…..her.
As Ryu stood before the female he reached out a hand. "Please forgive me for being so rude I did not know you were a woman". The creature glared at his hand with it's slit like pupils.
The female got into a seated position before Ryu and stretched out a hoof however still glaring at him. Ryu did not want to miss this chance at appeasing the female he had done wrong and shook its hoof.
"Nightmare Moon". She greeted.
"Ryu". He returned the greeting.
After the exchange of touch and names they seemed to take a more keen interest in each other as they observed one another yet again.
Nightmare Moon noticed the height of Ryu and how he was just about taller than her excluding her horn of coarse. She also noticed the creature's strange clothing as it was loose fitting and seemed to purposely be revealing his chest and stomach though more interesting were the black patterns that covered the dark red clothing. A gleaming object that was at his waist caught her attention and it seemed to be a strange golden spike. As her gaze lowered on the object she discovered a handle that had red cloth and strange white diamonds on it. Then the handle ended at a fierce looking creature however from that point there was just a long black tube covering the object. "Strange….". She commented loudly.
Nightmare Moon watched as Ryu sat before her which lowered his height so that she did not have to look up at him. They were now eye to eye.
"Why did you get sent here?"
This was the start of a long and sorrowful conversation full of questions. Though that same question was relayed to Ryu…the same was for this conversation as it was the last. Both amazed, startled and sadden yet both kindred souls in betrayal and banishment. A good start a friendship is it not?
