Chapter 10
Outside of the village, hiding amongst the trees; green piercing eyes spy on the human of interest. "Disgusting creatures," a low voice growls bitterly. "I don't understand why this one is so important."
The mysterious onlooker watches as a group of humans and demons communicate amongst each other, telling the fugitive woman that she is safe from her pursuers. Little did they know that they were being watched the entire time, oblivious to the evil presence lurking in the shadows.
A black, gloved hand reaches down to the ground, releasing a snake into the fallen leaves. "Go, my servant. Let's test these foolish beings."
The small serpent slithers discretely to the group, hardly making a single sound. When it approaches the crowd, the snake slowly glides around the woman's scuffed feet.
As the scaly creature prepares to strike the ankle of its victim, a feline sniffs it out. Attempting to scurry away, the demon is captured, staked by the end of a wooden staff.
The dark emissary growls to himself, "Damn cat." A moment later, he watches closely as a couple of newcomers appear out of the trees behind the group. "What's this? Another demon?...He may pose a challenge; this may be fun after all." A menacing smile creeps upon his lips as he envisions a bloodbath before him.
The target follows the demon back into the village and the ominous hunter slips through the shadows of the night, stalking his prey. He watches as the woman tries to warn the village priestess about what will happen. The man chuckles with amusement, "Foolish, old hag. You should listen to the girl. It could save your life."
Shortly after, the female disappears within the hut walls, left unprotected by the demon who brought her there. A dark smile creeps across the man's lips as he braces himself to slip closer to his target's location. Within seconds, the smile fades from his face, sensing the presence of a powerful demonic aura approaching. Out of instinct and the fact that he hasn't completed his mission, the emissary quickly retreats for the time being.
In a far distance from the village border, the spy stands below a bough, contemplating on his next move. Rustling in the leaves above denotes that the messenger has arrived to acquire information about the person of interest.
"Have you seen it?" a woman's voice inquires, sitting on the large branch with her bare feet hanging down.
"No," the hooded man relies, his acute green eyes watching the hut intently. "The human didn't appear to be wearing any sort of jeweled accessory. Are you sure that she received it after your little confrontation with the demon?"
The haughty woman responds, feeling irritated with her companion, "That bastard snatched it from me when he pierced his hand through my back. If they are together still, than I know she has to have it. Besides, a demon like Sesshomaru would have no use for something he has no knowledge of."
"I take it, you really did your homework, Mika," he sighs, bored of the lack of violence. "So when does the real action get to happen?"
"You know that Lord Shoumetsu ordered you to refrain from fighting, Takeshi. Until we verify where the girl's seal is located, all we can do is wait and keep an eye on her and the others."
The dark dressed man hisses with annoyance, "What a pain."
"Yes, I agree," says Mika, gritting her teeth. Takeshi then withdraws from the small clearing, followed shortly with Mika disappearing in the shadows as well.
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. Author's note:
Welp, that's a wrap for their night. Haha. Well, time to get my butt in gear and get the future chapters written. You guys aren't far behind me. Yikes! I'm falling behind! Lol. At least I broke through my small version of writer's block. Until next time!
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