It's been eight years since the battle in which Demon Eyes Kyo regained his body. The band the traveled with Demon Eyes Kyo as he quested for his body has disbanded. Kyoshiro Mibu has been dead for eight years, killed by the hands of Demon Eyes Kyo – and Demon Eyes Kyo himself has vanished, along with the woman that held the heart of every man on the quest for Demon Eyes Kyo's body. Rumors circulate that two of Demon Eyes Kyo's former companions have had contact with him, but it is unknown which two are the ones, and all deny it. And even more disturbing rumors are circulating – rumors of the revival of the Mibu Clan…
Okay, here's the next chapter. I had a little trouble, since the creative juices didn't want to flow for this story (they seem to be focused on a bunch of other stories, mostly ones I haven't even started yet). I need a beta reader. My computer has a spell checker, but it doesn't seem to catch words that are spelled correctly, but aren't the right words for the sentence (like when I put the when it's supposed to be they). Anywoo, here's the story.
Bold Italics Mind Speaking; only Kyoko and Shi and do this.
Italics thoughts
"…" speaking
Here's something new to this chapter.
Underlined Italics ? (you'll see. It's part of the twins abilities.)
Underlined Bold It's the response to Underlined Italics, and is part of the twins abilities.
"Hey Shi, you got any idea of where we are?"
Shi stopped and looked back at his sister. She had paused and was looking at tree.
"Not much. I heard Dad talking about this place. He said it's called the Sea of Trees." Shi said as he gazed at the tree.
"The Sea of Trees…"
Shi looked at his sister as she murmured the name.
"From what Dad said, this place is deadly. You have to know where you're going or you'll wander around until you die."
The news didn't seem to faze Kyoko. She was still looking at the tree.
"Hey Kyoko. Are you going to stand there staring at the tree all day or are you going to help me try to find the way out?"
Kyoko didn't seem to hear him. Instead she had walked up to the tree and placed her palm on the trunk. A gentle breeze passed through the clearing.
Who speaks to the scions of the Sea of Trees?
Shi looked around, startled, as a voice, gentle as the breeze, passed by his ears.
I do. I am Shiina Kyoko, scion of Demon Eyes Kyo and Shiina Yuya.
Shi looked at his sister in surprise. He knew she had a connection with nature, but he never knew she could do this.
Ah, Onime no Kyo's child. I guess I should have know, as you have been dwelling here since your birth.
Kyoko looked at Shi. He gave her a grime smile.
The way out. If we don't find it, we'll be wandering until we die.
Shi passed the thought to Kyoko; she nodded.
I guess you'll be wanting to know the way out.
The two of them looked at each other in surprise.
Yes please. As much as I like it here, I'd rather not die here… or die at all.
The breeze played with their hair, as if laughing at Kyoko's words.
Very well. You shall find your way out, as long as you follow the voice of the forest. And do not use your weapons – trust that we shall guard you. If you do, you shall earn a… reward of sorts.
If you do not want us to use our weapons, you don't have to bribe us. We will respect you and not use our weapons.
A light laugh filled Kyoko's ears.
I see. We were going to give you these, but we figured the best way was to test your reliability. You speak with truth in your words. Follow the path and you shall find our gift.
The twins looked at each other.
A gift?
What sort of gift would the Sea of Trees give a couple of kids?
Shrugging her shoulders, Kyoko took her hand off the tree.
"Follow the path. What path?" Shi grumbled.
Kyoko joined Shi.
"The path that the Sea of Trees wants us to see. Look and you shall find." Kyoko responded as she set off.
Shi looked after his sister, one eyebrow arched in incomprehension, before following after her.
I know, not very long. I'm having trouble with the creative juices. Please, any ideas would be welcome. Please review, as it helps my spirit, putting me in the mood to write. Otherwise I tend to just sit at my computer and stare at the screen. Either that or read fanfics. Even flames are welcome. Hotaru will enjoy them, so you're welcome to flame.
Hotaru: Yes, please flame.
Akira: Hotaru! It's not nice to encourage people to flame.
Hotaru: What? She said they were welcome to flame…
Akira: Yes, welcome to flame. That doesn't mean you have to encourage them to. And after she so kindly…
Me: Akira! Don't tell the readers what happens with my stories!
Akira: Oh, right. Sorry!