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Chapter 4
Dangerous Perils
With haste Kusanagi dodged the giant claw of the very large lion aragami careful not to get Momiji in danger. After a few more swings and a few near misses he quickly settled Momiji on the ground next to a park bench. "Stay here, it's safe" before she could argue Kusanagi was off again.
Finally, Kusanagi thought, a real battle. "Come here you yellowbellied aragami and show me what you're made of" when he said this is arm blades ripped from his arms shredding the sleeves of his red trench coat. Trying franticly he attacked the aragami, but to no avail. The Aragami's own catlike speed was much too fast for his own agility. He needed some way to slow it down. He got an idea and went on the defensive so that the lion would follow him. The lion did as expected and followed him right towards the edge of a giant pond. He then stopped and waited for the lion to make its move. Within a few seconds the lion dashed towards Kusanagi ready to pounce. Momiji watching this had to turn to miss watching her love get shred to pieces. But right when the lion got two inches from him he jumped and got out of the way barely in time. Unfortunately, he did not get free unharmed. The lion had snagged his leg when he had moved. At first not noticing this he tried to walk but was accompanied by a blast of pain in his leg. It hurt like hell, but he got what he wanted; the cat was in the water.
Taking advantage of his opponent's misfortune, Kusanagi jumped in the water and headed for the lion. Within seconds he was wrestling the lion who despite its misfortune was still a force to wreckon with. He tried to find the matama, but he was having too much trouble just trying to control the aragami. "Momiji, where's the matama?" he asked.
Panicky, she quickly forced her senses to find the matama. Thankfully, she found it. "I found it. It's in the chest right next to the heart." She was too late though, for he had lost his control for a split second and now the lion had him pinned to the ground. He took a slice through Kusanagi, ripping his shirt and his skin to pieces. Green blood used out of his chest and his mouth.
"Nooo!! Kusanagi!!" Scared for her love's life she ran towards the lion and Kusanagi making a daring attempt to help the situation. "Momiji, no stay back." She didn't listen to him. Instead in a stupid attempt she flung herself in front of him, blocking him from the aragami. "You fool, I'm supposed to protect you not the other way around." While he said this he struggled to get up but only in vain. In complete anger, the lion focused its interests on Momiji. With a loud roar he swatted at her leaving large claw marks on her stomach where he had sliced into her. Blood sprayed all over and Momiji fell to the ground. Wretching in pain she glimpsed up and saw the horrible face of the lion aragami. Thinking this is the end she closed her eyes and awaited the inevitable. This way my life will have some purpose, she thought. But right when she thought it was all over when he took another swing at her, the monster fell to the side.
"Hi, sacrifice girl," came the voice of Sakura still brandishing her black eye," I know I shouldn't do this considering I'm still angry with you, but I have to realize that no one else will do it for you. So here I am." Immediantily, she started chanting and began attacking the lion. Too preoccupied with this new opponent, the lion didn't even notice Kusanagi who had sneaked up from behind. "Die you scum!" yelled Kusanagi as he assailed himself into the chest of the Aragami. He reached right into the lion and pulled out the matama. When he had it in his hands he squeezed it shattering it to pieces. Like the witch in the Wizard of Oz, the lion started to melt.
"Ew, get this gunk off of my new designer shoes," yelled Sakura who had just stepped in a nice pile of the lion mush. " Faith Healer, you never get that it might be a good idea to not wear your Sunday best when you're fighting Aragami. I guess they don't teach you common sense in your school." At that Sakura balled up her fists and was beginning to aim one right at Kusanagi when Ryoko stopped her.
Momiji still in quite a bit of pain rushed over to Kusanagi. "Are you ok?" Not answering her question, "What were you thinking throwing yourself at him? It was almost as if you wanted him to kill you. You idiot! Why would you ever do such a stupid thing like that?" A little shocked and upset she replied, "I don't know," she lied, "I just thought…I was scared…I didn't want you to get hurt. But I guess I am an idiot. I can't ever do anything right. I'm the worst excuse for a Kushinada." Before she could say any more she started to run. But before she could get anywhere she was stopped by Kusanagi, obviously realizing how harsh he had been. He was too late though, for her emotions were too tangled up and was open for her matama to start to come out. Kusanagi began to speak, but was cut off. "Leave me alone. Just leave me alone let me go." It was just like it had been before when she had previously gotten upset with Kusanagi, but it was different. At first her voice was normal, but as she continued it changed and sounded demonic (you know like in movies where people are possessed). The whole group was in shock at what just happened and like before Kusanagi just let go of her unable to keep his attention on the task at hand. With out a second to lose, Momiji was off.
