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Sinji smiled. Alanais hated that name but was stuck with it. Scarlett helped Tsunade sit Jirayia up. Jirayia grunted. Tsunade knew he was still in pain. Rania was coming from the east. Doc was with her. Quickly, Doc knelt beside Jirayia.

"Scarlett, what happened? Danok and I were in a meeting with the Consul when I felt Sinji use his gift." Rania asked. Scarlett turned to report.

"The Consul asked me to introduce Sinji and Alanais to the Sannin. Shadowhunters were attacking them when we found them. Jirayia was down already and Tsunade was protecting him. Sinji and I took out some and the leader fled." Scarlett said quickly. Rania's face took on a hard look. Doc broke into the silence.

"Rania, do you need to ask Sannin Jirayia any questions or can they wait? Because I really need to get him to the hospital." Doc said. Rania spoke.

"Take him. A shadowhunter used his whip on him. Its going to take him awhile to truly recover and I think Tsunade can answer most of my questions." Rania said. Doc nodded and motioned to his left. Two watchmen came with a litter. Doc helped Jirayia onto the litter.

"Quickly, now,." Doc said. Rania turned to Tsunade who looked pissed. Tsunade was ready to kill.

"Calm down, Tsunade. Did those things say anything to you other than what Scarlett said?" Rania asked. Tsunade shook her head.

"They seemed intent on killing us. i

If Jirayia hadn't jumped in front of me, I would be at the hospital. Rania, what were those things? I've never seen such as thatawns. before." Tsunade asked. Rania grimaced.

"Those are the bounty hunters for the dark ones. They kill whoever their masters tell them too. I've dealt with them before. Their masters use them as pawns to make sure that the job is not traced back to them. Expendable help. We refer to them as shadowhunters. In legends, tthey are called skinwalkers. They can take on human form ling enough to kill. Tsunade, I think you were the target. To topple a belief, you have to cut out the believers strongest point- you. Now, we've just acquired Danzo's youngest daughter thru sheer luck. She will not talk to us but she may talk to her. I think..." Rania trailed off, a chill running up her spine. Just as she turned around, an arrow whizzed past, grazing her. A man stood there, a vicious grin on his unkept face.

"Well, well. The blonde bitch and the Consul's little bitch. Lucky day. My master will be pleased when I take you to him as slaves!" The man roared. Rania whirled around. Tsunade stood ready to fight.

"Tsunade, go get the others! This fiend has friends and we cant figt them at one time!" Rania said. Tsunade opened her mouth to protest.

"Tell them that the Dark Archer is here. They'll know. Go!." Rania shouted. Tsunade turned on her heel and ran as fast as she could. The big man laughed.

"No matter, I'll get her later. You're the bigger prize. Now surrender or die." The man said. Rania's eyes flooded blood red and her voice could cut crystal.

"How about neither? You attack my home, my friends, and my family. You are mine!" Rania said. Throwing her coat aaside, Rania made some hand signals and within mere seconds, two deadly red blades, tassels flowing behind her, were in her hands. Her slender body was ready for anything as she held the blades in

front of her. The man was fearful.

"You're...her!"

"Oh, so you heard of me? Well, I can't say that I have heard of you. So," Rania stated with a grin on her face and swords at the ready, "Care to dance?" Rania said. The man charged.

Elsewhere, Tsunade was running for help. She rounded a corner and ran in another person. Tsunade ommphed.

"I am sorry, Tsunade. I did not see you there." Vilis said, Veran and Honey behind him. Quickly, Tsunade was hoisted to her feet. She began to talk.

"At the courtyard, Rania said something aboutabout a Dak Archer. Sent me for help." Tsunade said. Vilis's eyes narrowed.

"Honey, you and Veran with me. Lady Tsunade, get Danok and any others. Go!" Vilis said. Tsunade took off towards the center and Vilis, Veran, and Honey ran to the courtyard. As they approached the courtyard, they felt a strong aura of power. Vilis grinned.

What? Veran signed. Vilis spoke softly.

"The bloody hellion has come to play." Vilis said. Honey returned his grin. It was going to be a bad day for the forces of evil.