Ureta Tsumi (A Ripened Sin)
Chapter Eighteen: Cameo Appearance
By: NurikoLuver (Trudy Haley)
Author's Notes: Blargh, stupid pun. Couldn't think of a decent name for a chapter. Anyways, ubershort chapter. Trying to get to Chapter Twenty before Friday. Wow. x_X Makeup's supposed to be in Friday. Already getting ready. Supposed to raid the flea markets tomorrow, if I can find a ride. w00t! LARP rules! Two more days...only two more days. Eeek! Can't stand it.
Damn, I love Nyx. *hugs Nyx tightly* w00t! No one will figure out Nyx!
The boy jumped down from the roof, landing only inches in front of Auron. "Heh..." The boy smirked up at him as he pulled out two daggers from their respective sheaths on either side of his hips. "You don't have your little friends to save you now!"
Auron scoffed. "And I suppose you don't beleive in fair fights, either?"
The boy turned his gaze to Auron's side. His sword wasn't there.
"Fine! Get your sword. But bring no one with you. This is a personal battle, between you and me."
Auron eyed the boy incredulously before turning around.
He heard the rustling of feet, but before Auron could turn around, he felt a sharp, stabbing pain in his upper back.
"Sorry. I almost forgot- I don't play fair." The boy flung his fist into Auron's stomach, sending him into a state of disorientation.
Nyx tapped his earring with his index finger. "Cameo, the mouse took the bait. One down."
"Good."
"NOW what am I supposed to do? Just leave his body lying in the streets?"
"Get him out of there. You should probably morph, too."
"Into what?"
"Whoever you managed to capture."
"Hmm, that should prove interesting." Nyx smirked at Auron, who lay collapsed, half on ground and half in Nyx's thin arms. "I've always wanted to become THIS legendary guardian."
"You'd better hurry before someone finds you," urged Cameo.
"Okay." Nyx slowly began to drag Auron's body into the thick foliage of the Besaid jungle.
Nyx had concealed the body with less effort than usual. He needed to hurry back to Besaid before he was accounted for. Transforming into Auron proved interesting. As a Hypello, he was blessed with the gift of morphing into any shape simply by will. Unfortunately, the rest of his clan found their abilities immoral. Nyx still couldn't understand why. They were a minority, but with their powers, the Hypello could quickly become prominent among the other races. Why were they so stupid?
Nyx admired his build. He had prefered a small, thin build since he had abandoned his clan, but now, this tall, buff build seemed somewhat pleasing. He ran his hand over his bare chest. Interesting. Auron had quite the physical body. Perhaps if he was still alive later, he could take advantage of his weakness. Nyx always enjoyed being the dominant one. The alpha male.
Stripping Auron of his clothes and using some ointment to clean the blood off from his leather armor, Nyx prepared himself for an encounter with the other guardians.
Walking proved difficult. Nyx was accustomed to two-eyed sight. Without one eye, his area of vision was drastically reduced. This body was worn out.
Fortunately, when he reached the center of the village, there was no waiting. Good. No need for explanations. He leaned against the Crusader's Lounge entrance, crossing his arms. Damn. Cameo's habits were rubbing on him.
"Auron!" Nyx turned. This girl...she was Lulu. The Ronso behind her...that was Kimhari, no?
"Lulu." He nodded at her.
"You okay? You seem...a little different."
"Yeah, I'm fine. We really should find that guy. Find out if he's trouble or not. Anyone see him?" Nyx was curious to find if anyone had seen his earlier departure.
"Well, besides you, no."
Oops. Auron had seen him. Oh well, that was taken care of. "Not at all?"
"Not since he left the ship."
"Island small. Locating easy," Kimahri said.
Oh geez. Nyx regretted not taking more time to hide the body. If finding a witty "Nyx" would be easy, certainly finding a wounded, half-naked Auron would be easier. He'd have to get rid of these two quicker than he anticipated. And then Wakka and Tidus when they couldn't find the others. How could he be so stupid?
Taking out Lulu would be easy. As long as he didn't give her time to cast a spell, she'd probably be down in one hit. But Kimahri...Nyx eyed him suspiciously. No telling HOW strong that guy was.
He'd have to seperate them.
"We should split up," he suggested.
"Maybe not. If we encounter this guy, we don't know how strong he is. He could take one of us out in no time, and the others would never know," Lulu said.
No. They had him figured out. He'd have to take them out quickly. And now.
He sent a fist flying into Lulu's stomach, sending her lurching to the ground. That was simplier than he thought. But then again, he was bigger now. Estimating his power in this body would be more difficult until he got used to it. Kimahri's eyes widened in surprise. Good. He wouldn't be expecting THIS! His hand gripped the pommel as he unsheathed his sword and sent it slamming into his chest, sending blood spurting from his chest wound.
NO! Stop it!
Was it his conscience that stopped him from slamming his sword into the heart of the wounded Ronso? Or that stopped him from shaving the skin from Lulu's organs? He thirsted so deeply for blood, to taste the metallic rouge. The way an alcholic longs for ale, he yearned for blood. But something stopped him. Something that had never stopped him before.
He morphed back into his normal human state and lept away, returning to the spot where he abandoned Auron.
"You didn't kill them?"
"I couldn't. It was if something were stopping me," confessed Nyx.
"Oh...Nyx." There was a hint of disapointment in Cameo's voice.
"I...I know. I have shamed your name."
"No, it's not that."
"What is it, then?"
"I'm just worried."
"Worried? About what?"
"You! Look, just if something like that happens again, I'm going to get you out of there. Screw Seymour."
"Why get me out of there?"
"I don't want to risk you getting hurt."
Nyx involuntarily blushed. "Y..you don't have to worry about me."
"Just make sure you take care of yourself before you take care of Seymour's orders. Keep in touch."
The static dissapitated from Nyx's ear. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. If he wanted to leave, he could do it anytime.
"Where am I?"
Nyx turned down to his hostage. He still felt his insides nit-picking at him. Geez. He couldn't stand it. "Look, you're near Besaid Village. Here." Reaching inside his pocket, he started to pull out a High Potion, but something else fell with it.
Picking it up, he analyzed it quickly. He didn't remember that being in his pocket before. He quickly shoved it back into his pocket. He glanced at Auron as he did so. Did he recognize it? Maybe it was something he found in Besaid...wait, he didn't remember picking anything up.
Maybe the item was popular. Yes.
He tossed Auron the High Potion and leapt up into a tree and scampered away.
Chapter Eighteen: Cameo Appearance
By: NurikoLuver (Trudy Haley)
Author's Notes: Blargh, stupid pun. Couldn't think of a decent name for a chapter. Anyways, ubershort chapter. Trying to get to Chapter Twenty before Friday. Wow. x_X Makeup's supposed to be in Friday. Already getting ready. Supposed to raid the flea markets tomorrow, if I can find a ride. w00t! LARP rules! Two more days...only two more days. Eeek! Can't stand it.
Damn, I love Nyx. *hugs Nyx tightly* w00t! No one will figure out Nyx!
The boy jumped down from the roof, landing only inches in front of Auron. "Heh..." The boy smirked up at him as he pulled out two daggers from their respective sheaths on either side of his hips. "You don't have your little friends to save you now!"
Auron scoffed. "And I suppose you don't beleive in fair fights, either?"
The boy turned his gaze to Auron's side. His sword wasn't there.
"Fine! Get your sword. But bring no one with you. This is a personal battle, between you and me."
Auron eyed the boy incredulously before turning around.
He heard the rustling of feet, but before Auron could turn around, he felt a sharp, stabbing pain in his upper back.
"Sorry. I almost forgot- I don't play fair." The boy flung his fist into Auron's stomach, sending him into a state of disorientation.
Nyx tapped his earring with his index finger. "Cameo, the mouse took the bait. One down."
"Good."
"NOW what am I supposed to do? Just leave his body lying in the streets?"
"Get him out of there. You should probably morph, too."
"Into what?"
"Whoever you managed to capture."
"Hmm, that should prove interesting." Nyx smirked at Auron, who lay collapsed, half on ground and half in Nyx's thin arms. "I've always wanted to become THIS legendary guardian."
"You'd better hurry before someone finds you," urged Cameo.
"Okay." Nyx slowly began to drag Auron's body into the thick foliage of the Besaid jungle.
Nyx had concealed the body with less effort than usual. He needed to hurry back to Besaid before he was accounted for. Transforming into Auron proved interesting. As a Hypello, he was blessed with the gift of morphing into any shape simply by will. Unfortunately, the rest of his clan found their abilities immoral. Nyx still couldn't understand why. They were a minority, but with their powers, the Hypello could quickly become prominent among the other races. Why were they so stupid?
Nyx admired his build. He had prefered a small, thin build since he had abandoned his clan, but now, this tall, buff build seemed somewhat pleasing. He ran his hand over his bare chest. Interesting. Auron had quite the physical body. Perhaps if he was still alive later, he could take advantage of his weakness. Nyx always enjoyed being the dominant one. The alpha male.
Stripping Auron of his clothes and using some ointment to clean the blood off from his leather armor, Nyx prepared himself for an encounter with the other guardians.
Walking proved difficult. Nyx was accustomed to two-eyed sight. Without one eye, his area of vision was drastically reduced. This body was worn out.
Fortunately, when he reached the center of the village, there was no waiting. Good. No need for explanations. He leaned against the Crusader's Lounge entrance, crossing his arms. Damn. Cameo's habits were rubbing on him.
"Auron!" Nyx turned. This girl...she was Lulu. The Ronso behind her...that was Kimhari, no?
"Lulu." He nodded at her.
"You okay? You seem...a little different."
"Yeah, I'm fine. We really should find that guy. Find out if he's trouble or not. Anyone see him?" Nyx was curious to find if anyone had seen his earlier departure.
"Well, besides you, no."
Oops. Auron had seen him. Oh well, that was taken care of. "Not at all?"
"Not since he left the ship."
"Island small. Locating easy," Kimahri said.
Oh geez. Nyx regretted not taking more time to hide the body. If finding a witty "Nyx" would be easy, certainly finding a wounded, half-naked Auron would be easier. He'd have to get rid of these two quicker than he anticipated. And then Wakka and Tidus when they couldn't find the others. How could he be so stupid?
Taking out Lulu would be easy. As long as he didn't give her time to cast a spell, she'd probably be down in one hit. But Kimahri...Nyx eyed him suspiciously. No telling HOW strong that guy was.
He'd have to seperate them.
"We should split up," he suggested.
"Maybe not. If we encounter this guy, we don't know how strong he is. He could take one of us out in no time, and the others would never know," Lulu said.
No. They had him figured out. He'd have to take them out quickly. And now.
He sent a fist flying into Lulu's stomach, sending her lurching to the ground. That was simplier than he thought. But then again, he was bigger now. Estimating his power in this body would be more difficult until he got used to it. Kimahri's eyes widened in surprise. Good. He wouldn't be expecting THIS! His hand gripped the pommel as he unsheathed his sword and sent it slamming into his chest, sending blood spurting from his chest wound.
NO! Stop it!
Was it his conscience that stopped him from slamming his sword into the heart of the wounded Ronso? Or that stopped him from shaving the skin from Lulu's organs? He thirsted so deeply for blood, to taste the metallic rouge. The way an alcholic longs for ale, he yearned for blood. But something stopped him. Something that had never stopped him before.
He morphed back into his normal human state and lept away, returning to the spot where he abandoned Auron.
"You didn't kill them?"
"I couldn't. It was if something were stopping me," confessed Nyx.
"Oh...Nyx." There was a hint of disapointment in Cameo's voice.
"I...I know. I have shamed your name."
"No, it's not that."
"What is it, then?"
"I'm just worried."
"Worried? About what?"
"You! Look, just if something like that happens again, I'm going to get you out of there. Screw Seymour."
"Why get me out of there?"
"I don't want to risk you getting hurt."
Nyx involuntarily blushed. "Y..you don't have to worry about me."
"Just make sure you take care of yourself before you take care of Seymour's orders. Keep in touch."
The static dissapitated from Nyx's ear. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. If he wanted to leave, he could do it anytime.
"Where am I?"
Nyx turned down to his hostage. He still felt his insides nit-picking at him. Geez. He couldn't stand it. "Look, you're near Besaid Village. Here." Reaching inside his pocket, he started to pull out a High Potion, but something else fell with it.
Picking it up, he analyzed it quickly. He didn't remember that being in his pocket before. He quickly shoved it back into his pocket. He glanced at Auron as he did so. Did he recognize it? Maybe it was something he found in Besaid...wait, he didn't remember picking anything up.
Maybe the item was popular. Yes.
He tossed Auron the High Potion and leapt up into a tree and scampered away.