Angel wings
Disclaimer: I own nothing except a one fourth bag of pocky, a now wet clown sticker from falling in the sink, and still; no surprise here, my insanity. Plus I do own any new Character's that come into play.
Warnings: New Chara's, Angst. Talking about adult situations. (Not graphic) Blood. (If you're squeamish about blood as much as I'm not. It's not graphic) Brief nudity (How can you have brief nudity in a story. Does the story show you it's plot or something. Bwahaha. Oh dear, it's strange what you find funny late at night.) Song fic (not really but well you'll see)
Rated: PG-13 Just to be on the safe side
Archive: Here, that's about it. If any one wants to, they can put my story up on their site. As long as you e-mail and tell me, so I can visit and check it out. (I wouldn't be surprised if someone has already come up with a Samurai Jack site)
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Sealed within thine metal blade
Lies dormant a curse with the blood of thy masters
If one is not pure thy will be destroyed with what thou hath made
Dark as night
Red as dawn
The one with a pure heart will be chosen with right
-The Ancients of Tengoku and Jigoku
Sunlight filtered in through the open window and a slight breeze wafted from under the door. Jack awoke and yawned. Instantly he knew something was wrong. Shi was gone. Standing up he saw the blanket he had placed over her was folded neatly next to him. Jack placed a hand where was sleeping. It was still warm. She must of just left,' Jack thought.
Grabbing his sword Jack tied it to his waist and slipped on his wooden sandals. Exiting the room quickly the Japanese man headed to the front room where he had purchased his room for the night. He saw the same grubby green alien sitting at the counter reading the same magazine with it's yellowed pages.
Excuse me sir, Jack said.
Well glad to see ya up and about. Did ya have a nice night. Not too sore are ya, the green blob laughed heinously then went into a fit of coughing.
Where is Shi, Jack asked impatiently.
The woman I was with. The woman with angel wings.
Oh her, I sent her to town to pick up a few items for me. Why do ya want to know? Do ya want a repeated experience, the alien laughed again but Jack didn't hear as he left. Hey wait, you forgot to give me my key back. Ya fraging punks.
Outside Jack easily found his way to the town. He waded through the shallowest water puddles as he trekked down the dirt road and towards the court yard where many vendors set up shop right from their carts. People crowded the yard as they shopped for their things. Jack stopped just at the edge of the court and surveyed the crowd of people. Figuring she'd be easy to spot he scanned for the angel winged woman but didn't see her. He'd have to go in. Jack moved into the crowd and began searching all the while being stopped every now and then by vendor's wanting him to buy their products.
Jack just about gave up after a long search coming up with nothing until he heard a distinct voice above the herd of moving bodies.
I said it isn't for sale, Shi's voice yelled.
Jack looked towards the sound of Shi's voice and spotted her by a fountain twenty feet away. No wonder he had missed her, he was looking for her wings. She had her entire body covered in a emerald green cloak, only her face showed which was turned up into a cute little scowl. A little blue bug type creature stood at her feet. He waved an envelope around.
I'll give you twice what it's worth. This is only a down payment, the creature buzzed.
I said no. Please leave me alone, Shi turned to leave but the creature grabbed her by the wrist, his claw like hands digging into her flesh. The woman winched but said nothing.
Take the money girl, the creature said in a low voice. I will have what I want. No matter what.
Jack yelled moving through the crowd towards the two. The bug creature looked up and let go.
Think about what I said. See you real soon. the bug creature disappeared into the crowd just as Jack made his way to Shi. She held her hand over the water fountain, a drops of blood running from her wrist. Taking the edge of her emerald cloak she pressed it against the wound. Jack stood next to her, his reflection in the water looked at her. The little drops of blood caused ripples in the smooth glassy liquid causing his mirrored image to distort. Shi looked up at Jack when she noticed his reflection and glanced back down at her hands.
What are still doing here my lord, Shi said standing up.
Are you all right. Was that creature bothering you. Shi shook her head. I want to talk to you Shi, Jack continued.
You shouldn't be here. Shi grabbed her load of bags which had been tied on both ends of a rod. She flung the heavy load over her shoulder and walked away from Jack before he could say anything.
You're hurt, Jack said walking next to her, he saw the trickle of red running off her fingers. You better let me take a look at that. It was then he noticed the bruise that had formed on Shi's face had considerable faded. He brought his hand up to touch the woman's face when she jerked away from his touch and kept walking, her bare feet padding noiselessly against the earth.
Undaunted Jack continued. He grabbed the load the woman was carrying before she could protest and slung it over his shoulder. Are you afraid Shi.
My lord? Shi said pulling back on her hood to see the samurai better.
Does my presence bother you?
The angel winged woman was silent and Jack thought she wasn't going to talk to him anymore. Shi finally said her voice barely above a whisper.
But what Shi?
The woman whirled around and faced Jack. She pulled her hood off, the sun glinted off her raven hair. Tear's threatened appear from the almond eyes. She seemed as if she wanted to say something but instead, seized the heavy burden from Jack and retreated back the inn, only a few yards away. She stopped at the door entrance and turned back to look at the samurai.
I'm not afraid of you. Butyou should be of me, Shi then turned and disappeared into the inn as her apprehensive words hung around Jack like a thick cloud of smoke.
Stunned the Japanese man stood there in the middle of the street, for a long time, letting the angel winged woman's words sink in. It was then he noticed his hair, he had forgotten to put it up when he first met Shi. Running his hands through his tangled locks Jack quickly put his hair up. A second later he heard a scream from inside the inn and his heart skipped a beat.
Bursting in the inn Jack scanned the place for any sign of danger. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. People still sat around the inn, the manager still at the front desk, now smoking.
Walking to the front desk Jack placed his hands on the counter top. What has happened?
What, hey it's you. I want my key back, ya hear. the alien said motioning with his hand.
Jack sighed and handed the man back the key. Please I ask what is going on. I heard a scream.
Oh that's just that creature you were with. Fraging client of her's.
Jack said at the mumbled words of the alien in front of him.
Just business pal. The green blob said taking a drag from his cigarette. Why don't you go outside unless you're going to do business.
I said leave. Don't make me hurt you.
Jack looked solemnly at the foreign being. A muscle jumped in his cheek, giving the slightest outward expression of his anger. The samurai backed off and took a step back before looking towards the stairs. He saw a group of men walking down them, woman hanging off their arms; laughing, smoking and drinking.
Getting an idea Jack walked around the group; out of the watchful eye of the manager, and headed up the stairs. Caution taking the lead of his perception, the Japanese warrior slinked down the hall with cat like stealth. He put a ear to every door listening for sounds. In front of him a curtained door swayed back and forth, a beautiful lullaby drifted out from behind the black material covering the door.
As if by magic the lone samurai was drawn to the ethereal voice, drawing closer to the closed off room he began to make out the words. They seemed familiar to his native tongue yet foreign to his spirit.
Mou hitoride arukenai
toki no kaze ga tsuyosugite
Ah kizutuku koto nante
nareta hazu dakedo imawa
Ah konomama dakashimete
nureta mama no kokoro wo
kawari tsuzukeru kono toki ni
kawaranai ai ga arunara
Jack pulled the dark cloth back revealing a small closet sized room. A small straw mat was rolled neatly in a corner, a thin sheet folded on top of it. A water pitcher and bowl sat on a wooden crate in the other corner. Two shelves lined the entire wall he faced with books and small trinkets. To the left of him a little wooden chest had been placed below the broken window. Another curtain hung in the remaining corner. The room was shabby in appearance but had a certain homey look.
Jack could hear the soft singing coming from the curtained off corner. Through the thin sheet he saw an shadow moving near the ground and he heard a splash of water. Curiosity getting the better of him Jack took a step into the room and peered around the curtain that had been closed only half way. (AN my impression of Jack is he's innocent so he doesn't have a hentai mind like some people. Meaning he's Japan's best warrior but he's absolutely clueless about some things)
The Japanese man froze at what he didn't mean to find. Ivory white faced him as the living works of art were carefully held out of the small tub of water as the rest of the perfect sculpture curled into a spherical shape to fit into the small containment. Raven hair fell in tangled locks, it's stark color paled the skin it laid upon but only brightened the red liquid that seeped from a gash on the pale shoulder. A bruise peeked out from under the hair, trailing down the small waist.
Horrified at the brutality of such of a tiny and defenseless creature Jack felt sick to his stomach. Yet to all the torture the figure must of endured before it didn't seem to concern the persistent voice that not once stopped. More beautiful exotic words tumbled from the battered soul as small hands dipped occasionally into the crystal water and sprinkled it on the injury, eliciting a soft hiss of pain.
Listening to his heart and not his brain, Jack stepped further into the room. A floorboard creaked giving away his presence. He must of startled her into reacting without thinking because before he could take a step back the woman whirled around raising her left arm almost in defense and Jack saw a streak of red. He barely had enough time to jerk his head back when he felt a stinging sensation flash across his cheek.
My lord, the surprised voice of Shi said as something clattered to the floor. Jack immediately turned around, a blush creeping from under his collar as the woman crossed her arms almost protectively around herself.
Jack couldn't find the words he wanted to say as he listened to the rustling of clothes. He only turned when he heard the divider being pulled back and Shi stepped out, hastily tying a black obi around her navy blue; slightly longer than usual; kimono. Tugging on the knot making sure it would hold the woman looked up at the trickle of blood running down from Jack's face.
You're bleeding my lord, she said taking the corner of her sleeve and wiping gently at the cut. Jack well aware of how close the woman was to him. I didn't mean to attack you.
Jack reached up and took the woman's hand in his. She stiffened at the contact but remained still. Her eyes strayed to the floor as the Japanese man's gaze fell to the crimson stained lips. His hand went up and Shi instantaneously recoiled but couldn't back fully away for Jack's other hand still grasped hers. The callused thumb cleaned the blood from the slightly parted lips that trembled under his touch.
Let go,' he told himself. Obediently Jack released his hold on the woman who quickly took a step back giving herself space.
Who did this to you, the Japanese warrior said in a low voice. Shi didn't answer. Who did this to you! Jack yelled grabbing the angel winged woman by the arms roughly.
Shi let out a startled yelp. It's too late, he's already gone. she cried. Please let go, you're hurting me.
Her words sliced through Jack like a blade, realizing what he was doing he released his grip on the woman and took a few steps back. I am sorry.
Silence.
He didn't Jack couldn't continue.
No. He just likes to hit.
The ivory wings encircle the woman giving her a feeling of safety within the soft folds. Her dark eyes examined the man in front of her who insisted on staying with her yet he didn't want anything unless
What do you want my lord, Shi asked carefully.
I desire nothingbut to help you, Jack answered.
The impassiveness in her voice killed Jack but he understood how she felt. Because no one deserves to live like this. Come with me.
the surprise was clearly visible on Shi's face.
I'll take you with me, away from this place. We can find family who will take care of you. Jack said extending a hand out. All you have to dois reach.
Bwahaha. I figured this was a good place to stop. Yeah I know I said I was going to explain Shi's past in the second chapter but this started getting too long so I cut it short. You have a problem e-mail me and tell my hurry my butt up and get the third chapter out which I hope will explain Shi's past. I'm pretty sure it will. (Thinks for a minute) Yep most definitely will explain Shi's past. I hope I'll be able to start it before college starts. (Grumbles) Wait I shouldn't be complaining, I love college. Especially this semester. I get have fun getting my A.S. degree in Animal Science. Wahoo!!!! Oh dear too much M&M's for one night. (Looks at clock) Oh it's two in the morning I've got to get bed. Don't forget to Review. Night ya'll. (Runs in a circle, collapses, twitches and falls asleep giggling. )