Angel wings


Disclaimer: Yes I own everything plus my insanity and any new Characters. Bwahahaha
Warnings: New Charas, Angst. Blood (If you're squeamish about blood as much as I'm not. It's not graphic) A little tiny itty bit of violence. More like reference to it.
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

A small fawn and her mother waded through the cool water of the small lagoon quenching their thirst. The tiny deer looked towards a clearing in the forest. A faint sound could be heard that didn't belong in the woodlands or with it's creatures. Melancholy like a weeping willow, it was quite beautiful and yet miserable. Curious the two creatures waded through the stream and headed over to the woeful crying.
Pushing through a bush the they came upon a most different looking creature they had ever seen. Snow colored wings circle around a pale skinned animal. Another animal that looked like the first was very sick looking, it's chalky white skin blended perfectly with the white flowing material. (AN I tried to describe Shi and Jack from the eyes of the two deer but its not working as you can see)
The pitiful weeping came from the woman with angel wings. She clutched the still form to her body, slighting rocking. You can't die Jack. Please don't leave me.' the woman silently cried.
Please someone help me, she screamed into the forest knowing no one heard her. She shifted and tried to stand sending a jolt of pain down her leg. She let out a frustrated yell, scaring the two deer into skittering back to the lagoon.
the woman cried again. her voice weakened. Please ancients don't let him die.'
You cry for one lost soul and yet there are thousands that are lost everyday under the reign of Aku,' a voice echoed in the woman's head. It held a slight bitterness to it's tone.
The woman ignored the voice that wasn't hers. She brushed the black locks from the man's pale face and trailed her fingertips over his cheek, her body trembling with quiet sobs. I killed you,' she thought. I took away your soul. I took away your pure heart. I took away your life.'
You truly don't remember who you are Shi.'
Just leave me alone, the woman shouted into the silence. Let me mourn in peace.
You killed him.' the voice said harshly.
Why can't you leave me alone!, Shi screamed. A small tree to her left shook violently making the creatures in it scatter with anxiety. The woman turned sharply fearing it was the enemy.
What a pity.' the voice continued. Such a nice boy too.'
The angel woman squeezed her eyes shut and clenched one of her hands in a fist. She fought for control over her emotions.
Good you're getting angry,' the voice said with a hint excitement. Use that to your advantage.'
Shi took a deep breath and moved the heavy body of Jack away from her. She placed both hands on her thigh and felt the shattered bone. Taking another deep breath she pulled her leg away from her, stretching it. Tears streaming from her eyes she cried outloud as she felt the broken halves of her leg coming together. With one final tug and a disturbing crack she completed her task and she fell on her back. Shi breathed heavily, a trickle of sweat ran down her temple. Unconsciousness tugging at her mind, she didn't give in.
Sitting back up the woman untied her black obi and ripped it down the middle. Retying one half back around her waist she reached over and snapped a small but thick branch from a nearby sapling. Pulling off all the leaves she tied it to her leg with the back material as a brace.
Taking one more deep breath she prepared to stand. Gathering her good leg under her Shi brought herself to her knees. The world around her spun and she almost toppled over. Using the same sapling she pulled the branch from as a balance Shi pulled herself to her feet, her heartbeats became smooth and the pain began to leave her body.
You can save him.' the voice called softly to her heart.
How?'
You know how. You just have to remember.'
I just have to remember,' Shi repeated. I don't remember. I don't know who I am.
You have to!,' the voice shouted in Shi's ears. The woman clamped her hands over her ringing ears. Jack is dead because of you.'
the angel winged woman shrieked. Looking around frantically she spotted the Hunter with the dagger handle sticking from his back. Shi took a step forward and collapsed when she put pressure on her broken leg. Undaunted she crawled over to the robot and pulled the dagger clear of the twisted remains. In the high sun, light flashed off the crimson blade. Black blood dripped from it contrasting sharply against the red metal. Wiping it off in the grass Shi dragged herself back to the body of Jack.
Turning him on his stomach Shi grasped the arrow's shaft and slowly pulled on it. Little by little the staff withdrew and Shi knew it was a straight arrow and would be able to completely remove it instead of shoving it through the shoulder and breaking the tip off. (AN Ew, I saw that happen before and it's not a pretty sight) Her fingers slipped on scarlet liquid as she tugged on the thin pole and she swallowed the lump in throat. With one final tug the arrow was free and she tossed it aside concentrating on what she was doing.
Shifting the Japanese man to his back Shi tugged on his red obi loosening it so she was able to slip the top part of his dirt and sweat stained kimono off. The angel winged woman placed her head to Jack's chest listening for any sounds. Nothing. Grasping the dagger in her hand she drew the red blade along her index finger attaining a trickle of blood. She held her hand over the samurai, the red liquid dripping in a constant steam into the open mouth.
Live Jack. I will give you my life strength.' Shi laid next to the warrior. Her vision blurring as she rested her head on his unmoving chest. Her bleeding hand rested against Jack's mouth as she closed her eyes. Jack. I'll do anything and be everything you want me to be' Giving into the darkness that beckoned her, Shi slipped into black silence.

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Where am I,' the man though to himself. Pitch back enclosed around him, giving him the feeling of wariness. Taking a step forward he felt as though he weighed a thousand pounds.

The samurai spun at his name but didn't see anything except darkness. His hand immediately went for his katana but found it wasn't there.
the voice called again, this time in his ear.
Jack turned and came face to face with earthen eyes. Startled the Japanese man reeled backwards. Recognition crossed his face when he found his footing.
The figure shook her head and smiled. Something strange about her smile. I am not who you think I am.
Jack stared at the woman who looked exactly like Shi, right down to the ivory angel wings and delicate curled hands at her side. I do not understand.
Listen to me samurai Jack. Take care of Shi, she is more fragile then you think. She has forgotten who and what she is. Help her to remember warrior.
Jack was silenced when the woman wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her cheek against his chest.
You have a innocent heart and a pure soul. the woman released her hold and took a step back and smiled that strange smile again. Now I see why.
Slightly flustered the Japanese man took a minute to collect his thoughts but the woman disappeared back into the darkness. See why? Wait, Jack yelled.
Make her remember. Everything depends on her. the woman's voice called from afar.
Jack ran after the voice but seemingly tripped over something, a shooting pain ran though his entire body as he hit the ground. His left shoulder burned with a spasm of fiery torture. He gasped involuntarily at the throbbing agony and collapsed on his back. His heart thumped heavily in his chest and he felt it would explode, his breathing became forced and labored as if trying to breath through water. Whats wrong with me,' a part of his unfogged mind thought. Then suddenly he didn't feel anything anymore, no pain, no fear, nothing. Jack closed his eyes and felt himself drifting away.
Something bitter but sweet filled his mouth bringing him from the edge. His mind cleared enough to hear another voice calling his name.

Shi.'
Don't die.
Shi.' Jack groaned as he brought himself into a sitting position. Although he wasn't in as much pain as he was before, he still felt on fire. Suddenly a warm entity wrapped itself around Jack, small hands crossed over his chest.
Jack asked.
Yes. It's me. the woman whispered against his back.
Am Iare we
Ivory angel wings enveloped him from behind. Rest now. Sleep.
Jack trailed off when a yawn threatened to escape. His eyelids drooped and he allowed the hands on his chest to push him down so he laid on his back. Slowly he gave into the darkness and the velvety softness that surrounded him. A delicate touch against his cheek was the last thing he felt.

Haha. See, Jack's not dead. At least I don't think so. (Doorbell rings and O.M.W.O.S looks out her front window. See's million of crazy SJ fans with wooden bokudos in their hands.) Eep. Wait don't hurt me. There's more.That's right a special offer. For all you SJ fans out there you get the next chapter of Angel wings for only 99.99.99. Sorry, it's the ReBoot in me that just wont die ^_^; I promise to have the next chapter out very soon. (See's SJ fans leave slowly almost reluctantly) Whew. Hey look it isn't three o'clock in the morning when I finished this. It's only midnight. The things you can do when you put your mind to it. Don't forget to review. Or else. Just kidding. Or am I. No I am. Or am I?