Chapter 10: The Nightmare

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A/N: It's been a while!:) As I said, patience. You might get to meet Kai sooner or later so RELAX, you will see him.


-Dream-

Hitomi was back into the mystically beautiful place. The familiar air of serenity consumed her, she sighed in contentment. She started to walk towards the field, when she saw a familiar silhouette sitting on a rock. Hitomi's brows furrowed as she heard a child's wail. The figure was crying, and for a reason, Hitomi felt drawn to it and unconsciously walked towards it. The figure turned around, and Hitomi met the most striking blood red eyes, that would put Ayane to shame. It was a little boy, about eleven years old, with messy black hair and pale skin. His lip was quivering, making Hitomi's heart soften.

"Hello, little one." She cooed, "what are you doing here alone?"

The boy just gaped at her, as if she were an apparition. Hitomi's brows furrowed again. The boy then lunged at her, choking her into a hug. Hitomi hesitantly returned the hug, smiling softly. She loved kids, and got along well with them.

Hitomi's blood then ran cold at the words he whispered to her,

"Meus mihi meus es tu.

Effugere non potes.

Tuus sum ego, et vos mei.

A solis ortu usque ad occasum.

Tu mihi sola mei."

"Mine, mine, you are mine. You cannot escape. You are mine and I am yours. From the sunrise to the sunset. You are mine, only mine."

A blood-curling scream escaped Hitomi as the once beautiful place turned dark, repulsive. The boy started to laugh hysterically. The phrase "Tu mihi sola mei" echoed throughout the place. Hitomi crumbled to the ground and blocked her ears. She screamed in horror as the ground beneath her disappeared.

"Tu mihi sola mei."

-End of Dream-


Hitomi woke up with a scream. She thrashed around as the phrase haunted her like a ghost in a horror movie. Leifang, Andra and Jann Lee burst into the room.

"Hitomi!" Leifang yelled shaking her. It was no use. At skin contact, Hitomi screamed even louder. A ball of white energy formed in her hand, then she pointed it to her friend. The Chinese beauty slammed into the wall behind her.

"Leifang!" Jann Lee yelled, horrified. He sauntered towards her, trying to shake her awake. Leifang groaned in pain, and opened her eyes to a concerned looking Jann Lee. Andra just stared at Hitomi with what could be called fear. She slowly wrapped her hands around her throat and squeezed it firmly. A blinding white light filled the room and the screaming and thrashing stopped. Hitomi opened her eyes, she had no irises, as The Huntress expected.

"Lei...Leifang?" Hitomi whispered, her voice hoarse. Leifang smiled weakly, then crawled to her.

"Are you okay?" She asked. Hitomi nodded, but looked uncertain.

"I just had a nightmare...-" Andra cut her off.

"What was it about?" She asked. Hitomi's face paled as her eyes turned orange in fear.

"I...I don't remember. I was in a meadow, when I saw a little boy. He was crying so I hugged him, and..." She hesitated, "Tu mihi sola mei." She finished, her eyes filling up with tears. Andra remained silent. Leifang wrapped her small arms around Hitomi. Jann Lee stared at them.

"Tu mihi sola mei. What does that mean? I mean, you must know, right?" He asked. Andra did not reply. She closed her eyes, and after a pregnant pause, her gaze fell on Hitomi.

"We have to train you immediately." She said. Hitomi looked up at her.

"But I don't even know what I must train for..." She whispered. Andra sighed, then smiled softly.

"You will learn in time, but now, we have to prepare you to fight demons." She said.

"Okay, but we have to train Leifang and Jann Lee, too you know?" Hitomi said. Andra's face fell.

The idea of Jann Lee and Leifang accompanying them in this journey was stupid, Andra argued. They were not close to being demon hunters since their blood was completely human. Human blood was rare in The Sacra Terras. It was also in The Prohibitum Terras. But since demons were, well demons, they came to earth, to slaughter humans and drink their blood like vampires. It was no secret that blood lust controlled them, and that a woman's blood was purer than a man's. Leifang would make the perfect target. But after hours of a heated debate, The two Chinese had won. So Andra had to agree.

She rubbed her face with her hands in exasperation, "Yes. But they will be days when you will have to train alone. Do you understand, Hitomi?"

"Yes, I understand." She smiled sweetly. Leifang squealed in excitement, while Jann Lee smirked victoriously to The Huntress. She just scowled in annoyance.

"If you'll now excuse me," She said, then left the room.

The truth was, Andra couldn't concentrate. Enya's words kept playing in her head like a mantra

"You don't know why he's doing this. We're the same. We're fools."

What does she mean? Andra thought, puzzled.


Ryu was finally back from his mission. It wasn't long at all, a day. He was quite in a hurry to see how Kasumi was doing. He had been worrying a lot over her, had not stop thinking of her, not once. The sight of her lying in her own vomit made his stomach churn. He couldn't wait to see her, hopefully healthy.

Receiving a few greetings from some villagers, The Dragon Ninja mad his way to his home. He entered his bedroom, only to find Kasumi, looking as peaceful as ever. His lips twitched into a smile. He removed his mask and just stared in amusement when her brows formed a crease. She moaned in her sleep and unconsciously patted her stomach. Hayabusa raised an eyebrow.

"Kasumi?"

Kasumi's eyes opened immediately. She jumped away with a yelp. The Dragon Ninja had found this comical and doubled with laughter. The kunoichi paused, then glared at him, only to laugh along.

"It's not funny!" She pouted. Hayabusa shook his head.

"It was, Kasumi. But anyway," His face became serious, "are you alright? Did Momiji heal you?" He asked. Kasumi paled, then looked away.

"Y-yes," She said, but her voice shook slightly at the end of her sentence. The Ultimate Ninja frowned. She wasn't lying, but there's something she wasn't telling him.

"Is something wrong? You are hiding things from me; I really don't like that. You always tell me everything, it has always been like that, ever since we were children. Why are you hiding from me?" He asked, frowning. Kasumi did not meet his eyes.

"Well?" He asked again, this time, an edge in his voice. Kasumi opened her mouth to say something, but was interrupted by a blood-curling scream. Hayabusa pulled his mask on and drew out the Dragon Sword. The Kunoichi Of Destiny followed him, clutching her stomach.

They both gasped at the sight.

The village was burning. Men, women and children ran around, screaming. Dark coloured demons were all over the place, with swords, scythes, and other weapons were held by them. Some were attacking men, some scaring children, and others attacking frail women. One of the women was Umitsu, who cried out in pain when a demon slashed her back.

"Umitsu!" Kasumi cried, then immediately tore her kimono off, revealing her black armor, and drew out her wakizashi. Hayabusa's warning cry was just reaching his lips when Kasumi stroke. The demon let out a scream, then turned to glare at her, before crumbling to the ground. Dead.
Umitsu pulled Kasumi in a crushing bear hug. She was crying and praising her for saving her life.

"Anata ga nokoshite Umitsu o motte imasu. Anata ni shitagau tame ni mura ni sakebu to tokubetsuna supotto ni kakureru. Anata ga dekiru nanika o tsukande, mata buki o tsukamu. Nani mo. Karera wa mitsukeru ka, matawa soko ni, anata o kōgeki shimasen. Ima iku! Itte, jibun no sewa o suru!" You have to leave, Umitsu. Yell to the village to follow you and hide in the special spot. Grab anything you can, and also grab a weapon. Anything. They won't find or attack you, there. Go now! Go and take care of yourself! Kasumi cried to her.

"Hai! Anata mo, Kasumi-chan." Yes! You too, Kasumi-chan. Umitsu responded. Pulling her into one last hug, Kasumi looked to where Hayabusa was fighting. She blinked in awe. His fighting was frightening, yet beautiful to watch.

"Kasumi!" Momiji called, a group of ninja behind her, fighting as hard as they could. Kasumi slashed a couple of demons, before joining Momiji. She looked so much more skilled, compared to the Kunoichi. The way she swirled her blade around almost looked like a dance. Kasumi wasn't bad, only a couple of cherry blossoms behind her.

After half an hour of a rigorous battle, the whole village was evacuated. Only very little died, but the demons were still here, now encircling them. Ryu was nowhere to be seen. Kasumi held her wakizashi pointed to her enemies. Her gaze fell to the Hayabusa ninjas. They were giving everything they had learnt.

"Kasumi, leave, take Master Ryu and leave!" Momiji cried. Kasumi's head snapped to her.

"What?! Momiji, are you out of your mind? No!" Kasumi replied, glaring at her. A demon tried to bite her shoulder, but the skilled kunoichi knew better. She slashed her wakizashi at him. She winced as she saw black blood.

"We don't want you to die! We'll handle it from here, now go. Now!" The shrine-maiden ordered. She whispered words under her breath. A raging fire with Kanji dancing around it erupted from her, only to strike the demons. They backed away, some dead, some skin licked by the fire and about to die. Kasumi hesitated, then slashed her way through the demons to find Ryu.

"Hayabusa!" She yelled as she saw him. He looked at her, then ran to her. She squeezed his arm and muttered something. Hayabusa's eyes widened in realisation.

"Kasumi! No!" But it was too late. They had already disappeared in a swirl of cherry blossoms.


Unknown Location

"She is back at work, Master." The blood-red headed man said. He was trembling with fear, as he stood in the throne room of the all powerful, cold-hearted, known in all dimensions but earth Daemon Princeps. The Emperor of evil, of sin of demons. Only son of King Daray, former king of the demons.

Kai. A shockingly handsome demon prince, who only knew suffering and pain.

"I have heard that The Huntress is protecting the Electus. She should have died, but I think Enya misunderstood my intentions. And you know that I really don't like that, at all, Cruentus." His deep, alluring voice would have made any woman's knees buckle.

Cruentus winced, "Master, I had thought that...-" Kai interrupted him.

"You thought. Cruentus. You heard my orders. I do not want her dead." He said calmly, then glared at him with his magnificent crimson eyes. . A shiver went to Cruentus's spine.

"I apologise...-"

"Don't." Kai cut him off. "I might as well kill her. She disobeyed me." Cruentus shuddered.

"Please, Master. I beg you...don't kill her, she will do as you tell!" He quickly said. Kai sighed, ran a finger through his messy black her, then keeping a calm composure, he said,

"This is the last time I hear that she disobeyed me. If I hear one day that she did not listen to me, I will burn her with the Ignem Inferni." He laughed devilishly while Cruentus's face drained of all colour.

"Y-yes, Master." He then scurried away, terrified.

Kai waited until he was gone to pull out his Crystallum. It glowed, then a clear image of a sleeping Hitomi came into view. His lips twitched. It was ironic at how she looked so serene and innocent, while she was the Innocence. Not only that, but she was beautiful in all ways. Of course, the Prophecy had said it. And it was true. Looking at her for while longer, he couldn't help but think of his dead mother, who even loved him while she was closer to purity than any demons. He couldn't believe that his father had killed the only person who had truly loved him.

Whatever. He's dead anyway too. He thought bitterly.

Hitomi sighed, pleased to be engulfed by the warmth of her blanket. Kai allowed himself to smirk. One day she will be in The Daemonum Terras. She will finally join him, and that goddamn prophecy will be history. He would win. He had to.

Tu mihi sola mei, Hitomi. He thought, smirking evilly, Tu mihi sola mei.


A/N: KAI! :O He sounds so scary in this chapter. Anyway, here you are. Your demon prince is here for you. WILL KASUMI EVER TELL HER SECRET TO RYU? WHAT DOES MINGYU/ENYA MEAN? WHERE IS MY...never mind, here's my phone. WANT TO SEE MORE? KEEP REVIEWING.

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