Angel wings

Disclaimer: My pocky has been eaten and my sticker has been thrown away. All I have left is my insanity and I don't know how long I'll hang onto that. I still 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) Very little violence.
Rated: PG-13 Just to be on the safe side
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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

All I have to do is reach,' Shi repeated mentally. Almost in a trance the woman unfolded her arms and stretched out a small hand. Her hand paused two inches from Jack's and curled into a loose fist before coming back down at her side.
she said shaking her head slowly.
Jack repeated.
It's not that easy. I think it's best if you leave this village. You seem to have a much greater mission on your mind than to help me. Please excuse me. Shi brushed past the Japanese warrior and exited her room.
So that's it. You think you're not important.' Jack watched Shi disappear around the corner of the staircase. Glancing around the bleak surroundings he turned to leave when he caught sight of something glintering in the little bit of sunlight that filtered in through the cracked window. You're wrongyou're so terribly wrong.'
Shi stopped in the middle of the stairs to fix her hastily put on clothes and to smooth down her devilished hair. She stretched her wings a bit and winched slightly. Making sure she looked acceptable for her job, Shi continued down the steps.
Standing on the bottom step the angel winged woman folded her arms into the sleeves of her kimono and bowed her head slightly, looking up through her charcoal lashes. Shi's eyes widened to a saucer like state as her head snapped up. A group of bounty hunters stood at the main desk, the manager dangling from the shirt from one of the Hunters hands. He dropped the alien to the ground who collapsed like a wet Udon noodle. (Mmm Udon noodles, sorry I'm getting hungry)
Shi gasped and stumbled backwards up the stairs hitting something hard and soft at the same time. A hand clamped down on her shoulder and she swallowed a cry of surprise when a soft yet stern voice spoke near her ear.
It is me Shi. What is the matter.
My lord, they'reI don't know, Shi said. They've found me'
Stay here, Jack commanded. His hand on the hilt of his katana, he flicked it out of it's sheath with a slight push of his thumb. Moving around Shi, he leaned against the wall and peered around it.
There are six that I can see. Maybe more, look like bounty hunters to me. They must of gotten rid of everyone.' The Japanese warrior stepped forward into the peripheral vision of the bounty hunters when a hand grabbed his shoulder and swung him back. Jack widened his eyes in surprise when he was met eyeball to top of head (literally) with Shi.
What are you doing my lord, she whispered tilting her head in order to see Jack's eyes. You can't take on all those men by yourself.
Jack felt himself smiling. Six men were no problem for him. Don't worry. I will be fine. he reassured her.
Please you mustn't. Their fight isn't with you, Shi said.
What do you mean, Jack asked as Shi looked around the corner again. One of the Hunters looked up, his one cybernetic eye transfixed on Shi and narrowed. The woman whirled around and froze against the wall.
He saw me, she whispered. We have to get out of here.
That is what I plan on doing, Jack said fully unsheathing his katana (Not that you hentai's)
He was pushed against the wall by Shi's body. She may of been little but she was strong enough to hold Jack for a brief moment in order to say something. Please you can't fight them. I don't know what I would if you were hurt. I have a way to escape. her words were slightly muffled against the samurai's shoulder.
Jack was somewhat taken back by the woman's words. That and when she was leaning against him, her wings enfolded the both of them, encasing them in a satiny cocoon. The Japanese warrior placed both of his hands on Shi's shoulders and pushed her back, moving her effortlessly. Jack looked into her eyes and could see the fear trying to surge forward but by his guess she was trying to be brave for him.
Jack approved by nodding his head. All right. Lead the way.
Shi nodded back; silently of course, and grabbed the samurai's hand, dragging him back up the stairs and towards her room. He barely had enough time to slip his katana back into it's sheath when a champagne colored cloak was tossed at him.
Put this on my lord, Shi said.
Catching it Jack saw her slip the emerald green one on and grab a small pouch. Tying it to her black obi she dashed over to the wooden tub she was bathing in and heaved it over on it's side, spilling the water every where. Tugging on a rope that seemed to be stuck between two boards a small trapdoor flipped open.
Shi said motioning for the Japanese man to slip through the tiny hole.
Jack tied the cloak around him and stood at the edge of the opening. What about you.
I have to get one more thing. Wait for me at the bottom. Now go, Shi said pushing lightly on Jack's back. The samurai peered down the back hole and jumped. It was a little steep but he hit the ground and rolled in order to not break his legs. Standing up he dusted the dirt off him and wiped away a cobweb that plastered itself to his neck.
Where am I,' he thought as he observed the darkness around him. He couldn't see a single thing. Hearing a soft thud behind him he turned, his hand on the hilt of his katana.
he asked cautiously.
I'm here my lord. Jack reached out a hand and came into contact with her velvety wings. They tickled his fingertips at the contact. The wings moved and were replaced with a small hand. Shi moved pulling Jack with her, she was leading him somewhere.
I can't see anything, Jack said. (AN Hey even Jack has his flaws. So don't eveyone be getting mad at meplease)
I can.
Where are we.
In the basement. That hole used to be an old laundry chute until they covered it. I stumbled across it one day.
Doing what, Jack asked. Shi's hand detangled itself from his and he heard her shuffling around. Abruptly he was blinded by the sudden change in light. Shi opened a door and the Japanese man could see steps leading up towards the opening.
Shi stuck her head through the entrance and looked around. Ducking back in she looked at Jack. she answered. Turning back around Shi disappeared through the opening, Jack following closely behind.
We have to make it to the forest. They wont be able to find us if we go deep enough. Shi said walking along side the back wall of the inn. She stopped and tilted her head a little. Do you hear something?
Get down!, Jack yelled grabbing Shi around the waist and tugging her down just as something whizzed by her. A loud crack made both of them turn around. A scarlet feather tipped arrow sunk deep into the rotting wood of the inn. It sizzled and something green dripped from the tip.
Jack leaned closely to get a better look. Shi warned.
he asked.
Shi nodded. Shindeiru. The poison that ends life. Extremely rare.
They must of seen us. As if to confirm Jack's words two more arrows sailed their way. Jack pushed Shi to her feet. Come on, he yelled grabbing her hand. Leading the way the Japanese man feared that the angel winged woman wouldn't be able to keep up but surprising him she stayed right by his side as more arrows sailed over and around them.
Bushes and shrubs scrapped them as they ran deeper and further into the forest. Neither one cared about the few scrapes they were getting, only the pounding of feet behind them as the bounty hunters neared. It was soon apparent to Jack that Shi wasn't going to be able to keep running like this forever.
Can you fly? Jack said ducking under a low branch.
Shi panted. Never wasstrong enough.
Jack had to do something right now before Shi was hurt. Keep running, he said sliding to a stop. Wit one quick motion the gleaming katana was produced from it's sheath. Shi slowed as well and looked at the Japanese samurai. She panted from running and Jack could see numerous cuts on the woman's legs and arms from the vegetation they were running through. I said keep running.
But what about you. Shi cried.
Don't worry about me. Now run!
You don't have to do this my lord. They don't want you. They Shi saw Jack turn to look at her. They want me. she said.
That is why I have to protect you, Jack said pulling Shi close to him. He tilted his head down. his stern voice melted and become the soft and gentle one he always carried with him. I don't care why these men are after you. All I care about is that they are after you. I am a samurai and by a samurai's code of honor I must protect all who are constrain by evil and to fight that evil and destroy it.
Shi stared into the piercing sable gaze. She curled her hands into small fists and lowered her head. I've caused a great pain among many lives, I don't mean to.
Jack raised his hand to the woman's face but stopped when he heard the footsteps of the approaching danger. You have to go now.
The angel winged woman pulled away from the Japanese man. She tightened the emerald green cloak around her and took a couple of steps back. What if I can't find you?
I will find you. Jack said. I promise. Go, now!
With his final yell Shi took off into the forest, disappearing through some brush. Jack turned to the advancing threat. They came crashing through the forest. There was more this time and they had more weapons. They stood before the lone samurai, their weapons aimed.
Good and Evil faced each other. Both trying to stare down their opponent. Jack slid into a ready attack position while holding his katana in front of him. One of the bounty hunters took a step forward. He raised his weapon and fired it. Jack twisted his body to the left, the projectile whistled past him and hit a tree. The tall tree seemed to explode on impact, sending it crashing down next to the party. No one moved.
The Hunter fired again, this time Jack deflected the shot with his gleaming sword. It ricochet off and back to the the hunter. Before his body hit the ground it sparked violently and exploded. Another Hunter took his spot and raised his weapon in the air. He fired twice sending the whole lot surging forward.
Jack faced the mass of Hunters as they rushed forward like a tidal wave but the Japanese samurai stood there. Silently waiting for them.
A hundred yards.
Jack closed his eyes.
Fifty yards.
He brought his katana up.
Twenty yards.
Slowed his breathing.
Ten.
Relaxed his mind.
Five.
Reopened his sable black eyes.
One.
And attacked the first onslaught of Hunters while a brilliant war cry tore from him.


(Looks around nervously) Okay, so I said I'd try and get Shi's past out with this chapter but then I realized this would probably be like fifth teen pages long and I don't think anyone wants to read that much. So short chapters is the best way to go, I think. I'm trying to get this next chapter out as fast as I can. Hey I wrote this in a few days. Maybe I can write the next in half that. Maybe not but hey, you never know. And I just want to thank all the people who reviewed my story, you people have no idea what it means to an author to get feedback. Unless you're author yourself. Well I better hurry and type this out my computer's running low on battery juice so I better give it a rest and recharge. Just like me. No I'm not a battery but I do need to recharge. It's late, again. Geeze don't I ever go to bed at a decent hour. I guess not. Good night and sweet dreams. (Falls asleep at computer ^_^) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVV EEEEEEEEE jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk (giggles in sleep)