Demon Slayer
Chapter 11: Ballet Duet
Yes I'm gonna kick ass while dancing, along with Momohime of course. Own nothing but me and my sword.
Monday was just a regular day, the day just went... wait a sec. "What just happened, weren't we fighting Tai Lung a while ago. What the hell happened?"
"Oh, I'll tell you." Po explained "Well, when Tai Lung left you and Momo fainted. Since you guys were really injured, Kongiku and Yuzuruha used Inarimyojin's healing arts to help you guys recover. That stuff really works too."
"Well, that sure helped fill the plot hole from last chapter." I muttered
"What was that?" Po asked
"N-Nothing, hey where's Momo?"
"She already went to the gym, Shifu said he had a surprise for us." He answered
I went to the gym after I went to my locker, but what I saw had me at awe; Momohime was wearing a tutu, and was dancing. I had no idea she did ballet, she does it so beautifully, like a flower petal flying in the sky. Shifu came up to us and I asked "Is this the surprise?"
"Yes, this will be part of training." Shifu answered "Ballet gives you grace and balance, using this will help the both of you... especially you Po."
"Hey!" Po argued
"Um, will I have to wear tights?" I asked "There's no way I'll wear them."
"Very well... let's begin."
Two minutes later
"Um master Shifu, why am I wearing a tutu?" Po asked
"To play the part, you'll be the female for today." Shifu answered
'Thank god, wait I have to hold him when he jumps in the air... crap.' I thought "Can't I practice with Momo?"
"She's on a higher level than the both of you."
"So, I learn quick!" I argued
"Says the boy having trouble with math." Shifu retorted
"... Not cool man, not cool."
"Now let's begin."
Ballet was difficult to do for both me and Po, especially for me since I never danced before; but I think I was beginning to get the hang of it, I started to like it. The two of us had to stay on our toes, and for one moment I said "Alright Po, jump!"
Po jumped straight into the air, with my hands holding him by the waist; I think he actually felt a little lighter, maybe because of the training we did in the forest. Either way we were starting to grasp the concept on what to do, with all my strength I threw Po into the air and held my arms up to catch him 'Oh god, please don't let my arms break.'
When he finally fell I catched him and the floor shaked a little, I couldn't believe I did that. "I can't believe I did that, I'm actually holding a giant panda!"
"Very good you two." Shifu said, smiling "Now then, Junior I want you to dance with Momohime."
"Ok but can you help me, my arms won't go down."
I felt scared, I never danced before; but more importantly is that I never danced with a girl, I thought 'What if I mess up, what if I fail to catch her? Momo might get hurt because of me, or...'
"Kohai, can you give me a minute?" Momo asked
I turned to see Momohime walking towards the stage, that's when I realized it there was a radio; when she came back I asked "What are you..."
"Just stay calm, and listen to my voice." She whispered "Now, place your hands on my waist."
I couldn't understand what she was doing, but as the music played I did what I was told and started moving along with her as she started to sing.
A voice is calling to me
Now I open up my eyes
Wipe the tears from my face
A brilliant light and the dew on the trees is born
At the secret place by the waterside that no one knows of
Dance the pas de deux of life
And Im dreaming again of today
So I find myself gently drifting in a tempestuous current
Just how far will this labyrinth take me
Ill go along, and hold on tightly to this dream
A voice is calling to me Am I needed?
Its so sad Im lost
A bird flying off, a swaying flower
They whisper
Goodbye, my tears. You are wonderful
Dance the pas de deux of life
And see the dream of tomorrow
I will go Pass it to your hand
With just one smile, you see
It can be this warm
It was amazing, every motion Momohime did I copied; when she spun I spun, when she jumped I jumped. When she jumped, I quickly lifted her and held her close.
A secret place by the waterside that no one knows of
Dance the pas de deux of life
Im dreaming of tomorrow
So I find myself violently floating along
A labyrinth to search for happiness
I will go there
The music stopped, but I still held her close to me; our eyes kept contact, it felt like our heads were moving closer to each other. That's when I realized that they were, but that's when I had that feeling again. The whole gym felt cold, a large mist started to envelope us. Behind Momohime was a pale white female demon, wearing a white kimono. I almost reacted before I heard Momo whispering to me. "Stay calm, lift me into the air, then catch me."
I took a deep breath and did what I was told, and as she was in the air I closed my eyes and concentrated; I could feel the ice women coming closer with shards of ice ready to attack, when they fired I quickly reacted and jumped. My body felt like a feather floating in the air, when I was upside down I instantly killed them. As I cushioned my landing I opened my eyes to see Momohime falling, I raised my hands to the ceiling and catched her beautifully. "That, was awesome."
"You did great Kohai, you did perfect." Momo said, smiling
"It was your voice, you voice showed me the way." I explained "You have... such a beautiful voice."
"So cute." Po teased
"I'm sorry, did you say something princess tutu?" I retorted
"The both of you showed excellent skill, but how did you defeat those demons?" Shifu asked
"Just look at them."
I pointed toward one of the demons before it disappeared; the ice woman's neck had been penetrated by a kunai and three shuriken. "Just to ask Momo, where did you get those anyway?"
"Oh, Kongiku and Yuzuruha gave me some shuriken and kunai for long range attacks." Momo answered "I knew you were able to find them after I put them in you pocket when we were dancing."
"Cool, but what we really need are guns." I explained "That's one of the basic things a demon hunter needs, that and a sword."
"Where'd you get that from?" Po asked
"Every devil may cry game, and the new bayonetta game coming in 2010." I answered "So can't wait to play it."
"A shame your underage, now let's continued." Shifu explained "This time, Po will be working with Momohime."
"Thanks, now I can take off this tutu."
To be continued
That song was morning grace from the princess tutu anime, btw the guns thing is actually some foreshadow of what's to come. Chapter 12 coming soon.
