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Chapter 4:Victory and loss

Kyo held in his anger. If I kill him too soon he'll get off easy. No. It has to be torture. He moved his sword from Ryatsu's throat down to his stomach. He shoved his sword through until his entire blade had gone through. Ryatsu screamed in agony.

"How does it feel, huh?" Kyo asked, "This is the pain you inflicted on Yuya and she didn't even scream!" He laughed humorlessley.

"Master!" Sukyatsu rushed toward Kyo, his sword raised.

"Your fight is with me." Sparks flew as Sasuke blocked with his black blade. "I'm gonna kill you for what you did to Ne-chan."

I'll make him pay Yuya...I will for you. He let go of Ryatsu.

"Ready your blade," Kyo said, "I'll be honorable even if you aren't."

Kyo watched as Ryatsu got into stance. He was just about to attack when he watched Ryatsu drop his sword and disappear. Kyo's eyes widened.

"Benitora!" He shouted, "Gaurd yourself!"

Kyo was too late. As Benitora was watching Sukyatsu he was stabbed through the heart with Ryatsu's hidden sword. Ryatsu had grabbed Yuya the moment the sword cut through Benitora's flesh. Sukyatsu took Sasuke's distraction as an advantage and rose his sword to cut off his head. Kyo knew he wouldn't get there in time. No! Everyone's getting hurt because of me.

He was relieved when he saw Yukimura block the attack.

"How low." Bontenmaru sighed as he cut Sukyatsu in half. "And you had the nerve to call yourself a samurai."

Kyo gasped as he realized he forgot about Ryatsu. He looked around and cursed himself when he saw Yuya was gone. I don't even know where they went. I might not ever see her again...No! Yuya! I'll look everywhere for you until I die. He laughed. Listen to me. Is this Demon Eyes Kyo or is it Kyoshiro. I can't turn as soft as he is. He felt a sudden urge of pain. No, you can't take over! I have some buisiness to do. He sighed.

Benitora woke up in the room of an Inn. His chest burned above his right nipple where he got stabbed. Someone had cleaned his wound and bandaged him. As soon as he remembered Yuya he started to cry. Yuya! It's all my fault! Even novice swordsmen know to watch all enemies.

I'm so sorry...Now I might never see her again...No! I have to see her! I love her too much...I couldn't save alot of people, but if there's any one I will never give up on, it's her.

He got out of bed and walked to the door. Sticking his ear against it, he listened for anyone outside. Good, no one. He opened it quietly and looked in both directions. When he didn't see anyone on either side he ran, soundlessly to the front door of the Inn. He reached out for the door knob, but heard someone behind him.

"Just where do you think you're going?" Kyo asked in an irritated voice.

"Kyo, I can't just stand here," He tried to hold back the tears that threatened to take over him, "I have to save Yuya, even if it's just her body, I can't let those stupid bastards have her!"

"Going out there in your condition is suicide," Kyo smiled, "Espesially for some one like you, besides you won't be able to beat them alone."

"Will you come then?" He asked, not caring what the answer was.

"How about we wait until you heal at least enough to fight," He said calmly, "That way I won't have to carry around useless bagage."

Benitora realized the trueness of his words. After getting over the whelp in his heart enough to talk he agreed. Yuya, I will force my body to heal at the fastest rate it can. I can't afford to waste any time. They could kill you at any time. I won't believe you're dead until I see you and I won't quit searching for you no matter what happens to this body. My life is useless compared to yours.

"Just remember Kyo, i'm holding you for your word," Benitora said seriously, "As soon as I heal, we're gonna find Yuya."

"Whatever, now get back in bed before you die," He smiled cruelly, "Not that that would be a bad thing."

Benitora climbed into his bed with a will that overpowered the pain of his wound. I will get you back Yuya, even if I die trying.