Wind-Mage-Vaati12: Yay! New chapter! Sorry for the wait. I've been busy, with homework and such. Anyvay... ON VIZ ZEE CHAPTER!


Chapter 11- Punishment and Surprise

Ghirahim, Akuryō and Vaati walked through the demon realm in silence. Akuryō snuck a glance back at Vaati who walked behind her and Ghirahim. His expression was a mix between anxiety and anger. Fearing the worst for Gufuu while being completely outraged at Demise. He also had this nervous look to his expression that screamed how desperate he was to find Gufuu. Akuryō felt terrible for him and she looked away to avoid the fear that glazed his eyes as well. Vaati's heart was crushed. Gufuu had been taken from him, but this time physically. Demise had taken away his shadow. The wind mage didn't know what to think. Akuryō put a hand out to stop them. Ghirahim and Vaati stopped behind her. Vaati looked at her with deadened eyes. Akuryō put her finger to her lips, telling them to be quiet. They had reached the castle. They weren't at the front gate though. Akuryō put her hand on the wall and a panel opened silently. She motioned for them to follow. All three crept through the opening. They were in a somewhat large room, that had a table covered in papers, a chair, there was a first aid kit in one of the corners, and sustenance.

"This is my secret room." Akuryō said with a smile. "I made this when I was younger, to escape Demise's 'discipline lessons'"

Ghirahim looked around with his mouth open. Vaati walked over to a corner, sat down, putting his knees to his chest, and his head down. Akuryō looked at him worriedly. She sat down next to him and placed a hand on his back.

"How are you feeling?" she asked.

He looked up at her. Tears were streaming down his face.

"My soul has shattered." he said.

"That bad?"

Vaati shook his head. He put his hand to his chest and winced in pain.

"No. I mean something has happened to Gufuu." he said. "And my soul has almost literally shattered."

Akuryō watched him her gaze full of concern and worry for her new friend. She nodded at him.

"Then we must find her now." She said.

Vaati glanced up and nodded determinedly, though his eyes were still full of heart break and sorrow.

"Let's be quick." Ghirahim spoke up. "I don't like this place." He added, his expression guarded.

Akuryō nodded and helped Vaati stand, he winced slightly and then let out a long held back breath.

"Alright, we need to find Gufuu without anyone seeing us, especially Demise." Akuryō said. "He would most likely have her imprisoned, right?" She asked, glancing back at Ghirahim.

He nodded. "Yes, we should check the dungeons first, and if she's not there, then we'll look else where."

Vaati had his head hung low and he brought his hand up to his face and let out a shaky breath.

Akuryō put her hand on his shoulder and gave him a comforting smile.

"We'll get her back. No matter what." She told him.

He watched her for a moment, and then nodded weakly as a slight smile of gratitude played on his mouth.

"Thank you." He whispered.

Akuryō smiled back. Then she placed her hand on a different wall, and a different panel opened. They all crept though it. Ghirahim brought attention to himself.

"We need to split up." He whispered. "It'll be easier to capture us all together. I'll go to the dungeon, the two of you look around."

Vaati and Akuryō nodded. Ghirahim snapped his fingers, teleported to the dungeons. Akuryō took Vaati's hand and led him through the halls. They snuck around. Hiding in the shadows, or behind objects when someone came. They looked in every room, but still couldn't find Gufuu. Finally the only room left was the throne room. When the two realized this, Akuryō's face contorted in fear. She shook her head, and backed up.

"Nononononono!" she whispered fearsomely. "I am NOT going in there."

Vaati rolled his eyes, and took her hand. He half pulled half dragged her through the halls.

"Vaati, please..." Akuryō whispered, desperation filling her voice.

Vaati stopped and looked at her.

"It'll be alright, we're not staying here for very long, okay?" He gave her a comforting smile, though there was still pain in his eyes.

She paused a moment before she nodded, swallowing down her fear. But she still couldn't help how tense her muscles grew as they continued through the throne room. Their footsteps echoed lightly around them, and the air had this silent chill to it that made Akuryō shiver.

After a minute Vaati sighed.

"She's not here..." He muttered, his head bowed.

Akuryō glanced around them. "Come on, perhaps Ghirahim found her." She said lightly.

Vaati took in a deep breathe and nodded, his expression guarded.

But just as they turned around to leave the throne room, they were blocked by a figure clad in all black with a dark hood to cover their face.

Akuryō froze in place and Vaati glared at the new comer.

The figure slowly removed their hood and revealed a familiar face.

"Gufuu!" Vaati shouted and stared wildly at the girl who looked so similar to him.

But she hardly made any expression upon seeing him.

"Gufuu? Are you alright?" Vaati asked, moving towards her while checking her over for any wounds that Demise may have caused.

Akuryō frowned and took a step towards them.

"Vaati," She started. "Something isn't right..."

"What do you mean? We've found her! Now we can leave before-" Vaati was cut off by Gufuu.

"Trespassers?" Gufuu started, watching them carefully.

"Gufuu, it's us, Vaati and Akuryō, you know us, don't you?" Akuryō asked softly, watching the other girl with concern.

"It doesn't matter who you are, trespassers must be taken to my master." Gufuu told them coolly.

Vaati stepped back and looked at Gufuu in disbelief.

"Gufuu?" he asked slowly. "What do you mean?"

Gufuu didn't answer. Silently she snapped her fingers. Suddenly Vaati and Akuryō's hands were tied behind there backs with shadow rope. A chain appears around their necks. Gufuu pulled the two after her. Akuryō and Vaati were forced to follow. The shadow mage led them down to the dungeon and chained them to the wall.

"I will bring you to my master when he comes back." she said.

Then she turned around and walked out of the cell, locking the door behind her.


Vaati12: I think we should leave it off here. Right Whisp?

Whisp: *le gasp* Are we really going to be that cruel?

Vaati12: Yes. *evil grin* I'm that cruel! MWAHAHAHAHA!

Akuryo: Why?!

Whisp: *hugs akuryo* It's okay... Well, maybe not for your friends. *evil grin*

Vaati12: Indeed.

Vaati: You are evil.

Akuryo: Yeah.

Vaati12: I know.

Whisp: Wait!

Vaati12: What?

Whisp: Cliffhangers are great and all... but don't you think that's being a little too mean to these lovely readers?

Vaati12: But...but... why?

Whisp: Vaati12 dear, I do enjoy torturing oc's. But the readers? Oh the humanity! DX

Vaati12: Touche... ooh! I have an idea!

Whisp: ooh! What?

Vaati12: I have a contest idea!

Whisp: *smiles darkly* Prey tell, what is it?

Vaati12: How about we let our readers give us OC's? And the person with the best OC gets a prize.

Whisp: I like the way you think. Alright people! You heard her!

Vaati12: Give us OC's! And on that note adieu!

Whisp: Ciao! ;)