Angel wings

Disclaimer: I have been given a restraining order by Genndy Tarter Tartersause's (You try spelling or saying his name) Lawyers saying that I don't own the little lines on Jack's forehead when he's angry and that I should stay at least three hundred yards away from Genndy. But I do own new chara's and my insanity.
Warnings: New Charas, Angst. Blood (A little graphic, not too bad) Violence (What's a story without it) Adult situations
Rated: PG-13 Just to be on the safe side
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This chapter is dedicated to all Aku lovers but who are afraid to come out of their room.
Durandel: Don't you mean closet.
You're one to know Aku lover.
Durandel: You got a problem with that. I happen to think he's cool.
Well so do I but I don't go around blabbing it to everybody
Durandel: Any minute now
EEK!
Durandel: Pea brain.
Ding bat.
Durandel: Butt munch
o_O
Durandel: o_O
Let's not start that again.

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 formidable shadow slinked slowly across the barren land. It's massive structure hidden just above the cloud line. It's black figure snaked its way across a empty field, stretching and contorting like the souls of innocent people reaching out for help. Unknown to the villages below, hidden from sight an wickedness that even the most bravest of warriors feared was watching them.
Deep within the bowls of the black castle a evil demon grew more enraged with every passing second. His gaunt fingers coiled around the arm rest of his thrown digging into the surface with his taloned nails. His foot began an endless tapping that reverberated off the stone walls and continued down the darkened hallways. His steely gaze had narrowed with impatience as he scanned the mirrored screen, edged with scarlet flames. His vampiristic teeth slowly wore themselves down from the aggravated grinding motion.
He sighed an uncharacteristically burdened sigh. His powerful frame, for a brief moment, become an old bent skeleton. With a wave of his hand the flames closed over the mirror and he was left to himself. Anger rushed forward and he let out a frustrated roar.
He was so close. He heard her voice, smooth and silky, like a feline's purr. Calling his name, telling him she once again existed. He felt her power, fluctuating with each breath she took. She was evil itself and equal to him. The demon remembered it was she who had awakened him from his slumber. Free to reign over this world.
He had sent out an army immediately, only to return empty handed. No trace of her. It was as if she had vanished off the face of the planet. Enraged the demon removed his puny troops from his presence permanently. He should of gone himself but he felt the samurai's presence with her and did not wish to deal with him at the time. (AN Why? Because he didn't, darn it) Leaning back the evil stroked his flaming beard recalling the past decade. She was only a child then but it was the aura of power that drawled him to her.
I have must have the Kaze Ran'na woman, the demon growled to himself. I must have her soul. So sweet and pureand full of essence. he almost salivated at the thought of devouring the woman's soul. I must have her power. An idea formed in the wicked mind of the rogue.
The demon raised his hand into the air spreading his tenuous fingers. He raised his other hand and selected his index finger. With a quick twist and chilling snap the creature ripped his finger off and held it his open palm. His body naturally healed itself and reproduced the missing limbed. With a quick flick of his wrist a single strand of black fiber appeared, tangled in his fingers. Combining the two objects in his strong hands, he pressed them together molding them as a potter would mold clay. A few moments passed in eerie silence.
Satisfied with his creation the demon revealed the object, lifting it high in the air for him to admire his work. A tiny figure, curled into a ball, lay in his palm. A maniacal grin twitched at the tight lips.
Awake from your eternal slumber progeny of darkness, the evil commanded as he threw the figurine to the ground and watched it grow. Twisting, bending, contorting with each movement the figure grew to large proportion. Living tissue grew, organs formed, a steady beating grew louder in the forming heart. Arms stretched up, fingers uncurling from fists. Legs extended to their full length, toes flexing. From the broad back two lumps formed in the flesh, suddenly the soft pallid skin tore and a pair of black bat like wings emerged, dripping with fresh blood.
Finished, the form lay still, breathing its first breath. It's dark eyes blurred and a hand instinctively reached up to rub them. The hand paused above the beings face and turned to look at the black dagger like claws that formed at the tip of each finger. The creature gathered itself to it's knees and spread the giant leathery wings to their fullest, giving them a few languid movements. The being turned it's dark eyes the awaiting demon and immediately fell to its face in respect.
My dear lord and master Aku, I await your commandments, each word flowed together into a deep stoic tune.
The demon smiled and stood to his feet. Arise my son and come forth. The creature obediently stood and closed the gap between them. He bowed his head reverently. Aku placed a hand on the muscular shoulder of the young man. At the touch the individual was instantly clothed in black kimono type pants (AN I have no idea what the heck those things are called) a red obi around his waist. The black hair medium length and devilish looking.
Now Yurei, Aku said. The man raised his head. Go forth unto this world and find your mother. Bring her to me, alive and unharmed.
the creature bowed. With a flourish of his long black robe, he was gone. The demon sat back onto his thrown. What started out as a hateful chuckle grew to a full blown wave of pure evil. It's after tones ringing throughout the darkening heavens.

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Red.
Everything was a dark scarlet. The long kimono she wore was once a brilliant white, now a deep and sweet smelling, vermilion color. The long ivory wings that stretched from her back were drenched with crimson liquid. Her long ebony hair was matted with the same stuff that covered her hands. Nausea swept over her as she stumbled through the dark forest. The smell was getting to her, almost overpowering the fear that gripped her in it's claws.
Why was she afraid, she couldn't remember. Why was she covered in this stuff. What was it. She had never seen it before. It was thick like syrup and smelled bad. It smelled likedeath. A scream behind made her halt her escape and turn. She squinted in the darkness and saw a shadow lurking behind a tree. It was bent over, a crunching of bones was heard and the shriek of pain faded.
Another scream, long and loud and filled with terror. The tall and lean figure stood gazing at the girl with black eyes. It was from she the scream had came from. He wiped the blood from his chin and licked his red lips. He poised ready to pounce. Turning to run, the evil creature attacked, grabbing a handful of slick black hair. The little girl screamed and the clawed hand slipped on the red liquid freeing the child. The girls breath came out in little gasps as she retreated deeper into the forest, the demon right on her heels. She could feel his hot breath on the back of her neck and the stench of bloodshed that permeated his black skin.
She pushed through a brush and staggered into an opening of the woods, tearing her stained kimono. A small stream playfully ran over the large rocks, unaware of the danger the lurked about. Where was she. Had she been here before. She couldn't remember anything. She could hear branches snapping behind her as the beast closed the gap. Closercloser. The monster leaped, it's taloned claws slicing through the air. The girl turned at the sound, her eyes wide with fear. The dark gaze filled with red as a unearthly howl echoed through the quiet forest.

With a shout Shi sat up in darkness, gasping for air. Her heart pounded loudly in her ears, her cheeks damp from unrestrained tears. Shi pulled her knees up, wrapping her arms around herself for comfort as she tried to console her spirit. It was just a dreamthat's all it wasjust a dream' the woman shivered despite the warm air surrounding her. She felt herself losing control, wanting to break down. Jack where are you?' Shi looked around at the different surroundings. She was in a hotel of some sort she finally decided. She recognized the same things from the place she lived at but cleaner and more civilized.
She saw her green robe hanging from a hook in the wall, her small satchel on a chair and her dagger laying on top. Shi trembled when her gaze fell on the gleaming red metal. The room held no trace of the samurai ever being there. She immediately felt her chest tighten with abandonment. (AN Not that kind of tighten you hentai's)
A stab of pain made her look down. Pulling a bit of her dark kimono away she revealed a white bandage tapped to her skin, a red smear in the middle. It was then she noticed her hands were bandaged as well. Crimson stained her palms and the white crisp cloth that wrapped around her small hands.
She experimentally flexed her hands into fists, hissing with pain of her naiveness. What happened to me' Shi's memory blurred at the past events. Why can't I remember.'
The angel winged woman buried her head in her hands and closed her eyes. It must of been something awful. My heart hurts like something was squeezing it and my hands they haven't healed so it couldn't of been too long ago perhaps a couple of hours. Something horrible happenedJack where are you.' Shi repeated the plea in her head.
A slamming door outside her room made her jump. Angry voices were heard retreating down the hall. I can't be here by myself, Shi said outloud as she slid her feet to the end of the bed. Her bare feet brushed against something and she drew up, surprise and fear rushing to her mind. Looking over the edge of the mattress, Shi saw a straw bowl. Wait a minute that's not a bowl.' Reaching down the woman picked up the object.
It's Jack's hat. Shi replied her happiness peeking through her troubled soul. He must still be here. The woman was on her feet in an instant. She grabbed her robe and drew her wings close to her back, as a bird would tuck it's wings in. She then threw the material over her, covering her body. She reached for her small leather bag, feeling the small objects inside and tied it to her black obi. Shi's hand paused over the red dagger, taking a breath she snatched the blade in her hand and quickly slid it into dark colored sash behind her back.
Passing by a small mirror Shi stopped and looked at her reflection. Her skin was pale like the moon from her nightmare, dark rings around her tired hollow eyes, and her hair was a tangled mass. She quickly ran her fingers through the black locks but gave up and wished she had a brush. Instead she hastily braided it and slung it back over her shoulder, so it rested in the middle of her back.
Opening the door a crack, Shi heard nothing. Pulling it further open the woman looked out and saw no one. Slipping into the hallway she closed the door quietly and headed in the direction she thought was out.
Loud rock-and-roll type music blasted from a juke box in the corner of the bar environment. Shi stopped in the doorframe and looked around. A few grungy looking aliens sat at a table playing cards, an old drunk was sitting at the bar. The bartender was cleaning out a glass, paying little attention to the drunk who kept asking him for another drink. For a brief moment Shi wanted to turn and go back to her room but she had to find Jack.
Timidly she wandered into the view of the inhabitants of the bar. Everyone except the drunk and bartender looked up at the new body in the room. Keeping her eyes to the ground Shi walked briskly to the bar and sat on one of the stools. She clasped her hands together over the straw hat she had forgotten she carried and glanced out of the corner of her eye. The men had returned to their card game. Shi sighed and relaxed.
Hello love, what can ah do for ya. Shi jumped at the light southern accented voice. She looked up into the face of a Dobutsu. His cat like ears stretched towards the heavens twitching with every little sound. Sleek tan fur covered his human body. His slitted yellow eyes glowed eerily at her, but his mouth was turned up into a smile, showing his animalistic fanged teeth.
He tilted his head a fraction and his smile disappeared. Ah'm sorry miss, ah didn't mean to startle ya.
Shi realized she was looking at him strangely. No, it's all right.
The smile reappeared. The names Jet. Welcome to the Cat's Meow. (AN, hey don't laugh, that's all I could think of) The man paused. Ya okay love, ya look a little pale.
Shi rested her chin on her folded hands. Did you ever have a dream where it seems like it really happened but when you wake up you can't remember if it's real or not?
Can't say that ah have. How's about a drink. What would ya like.
Shi shook her head. Thank you but I don't have any money. The woman shifted on her seat, unconsciously tugging her emerald robe closer to her body. Um sir.
the alien interrupted politely.
do you by chance know where the Terran I was with went to?
Ya mean Jack?
Yes, have you seen him.
Jet scratched his ear. Last ah saw him was about an hour ago. Said he had somethin' to do.
Do you know if he's coming back, Shi couldn't hide the fear and abandonment in her voice. She found it hard the breath, her eye stung with unshed tears.
The Dobutsu set the glass he was cleaning down on the bar. No worries love, Jet's voice was soft and caring. Ah know Jack, he's helped my family before. Ah know for a fact that he'll be back. Shi looked up and smiled. Now how's about a drink, on the house then.
Thank you Jet but I don't drink. Perhaps some water, Shi said noticing Jet's look of disappointment.
Water it is, the cat creature turned and Shi saw his long sleek tail swishing back and forth as he worked.
Excuse me Missy, the slurred voice of the drunk a couple of seats away from her said. Shi turned her head. Would you be so kind as to lend me a few credits for a drink?
Charlie you leave her alone, Jet warned the alien drunk. He set a glass of water down in front of Shi. No worries about Charlie here, he's as harmless as a fly.
Shi smiled again and took the water. Thank you, she said as she took a sip. The cool water felt good on her parched throat as she drained the cup.
How do know Jack, Shi asked when Jet refilled her glass. You said he helped your family?
Well it's been a while since ah seen him but he helped my little sister when she was over her head in a financial problem. Are ya in some kind of trouble. Shi looked at him sharply. Jet laughed. It's not my business to ask but I kinda figured ya be in some kind of trouble since Jack's helpin' ya. That blokes got a good heart. He'll help anybody in need.
I don't know if Jack can help me, Shi looked into her glass and swirled the water around. I don't know if anyone can help me.'
Ah'm sure he can help a Kaze Ran'na in need. Shi's head shot up, anxiety crossed her dark eyes. No worries love, ah won't say anythin'. Ya're safe here. Jet smiled kindly. His ears twitched to the left of him and he turned his head to the door. Shi looked as well but saw nothing.
Not again, Jet growled. As soon as the words left his mouth the swinging door of the bar was practically ripped form it's hinges as a group of reject outlaws sauntered through. There were three of them, reptilian looking creatures. Humanoid bodies covered in green scales, a long tail that shifted back and forth wickedly, their face pointed into a muzzle, where a blue tongue flicked in and out every now and then. They carried heavy artillery, partially hidden by their long trench coats they wore.
Hey love, Jet said slowly and quietly not taking his eyes off the group. When ah say so, ah want to jump over the bar next to me and hide there. Don't come up till ah say so. Got it. Don't say anythin' just nod. Shi barely nodded her head, paralyzed where she sat, hoping when the time came she would be able to move.
One of the hired guns probably their leader, looked straight at Shi and bared his teeth in what he thought was a smile. He strolled over to her and sat down on the empty next to her. Shi noticed the men who were playing a game of cards had disappeared, even the drunk was no where to be seen. The angel winged woman was about to stand up when a scaly hand clamped down on her bare knee. Her first reaction was to slap the hand or face that belong to it but she stayed still.
What are ya doin' here Ranzor, Jet spat balling his hands into fists. The yellow eyes slit to almost nothing. I thought ah told ya'll to leave.
The scaled beast turned his black eyes to the cat creature. Are you talking to me boy, he hissed.
Get out of my bar before ah call the cops on ya. Jet reached over to his left but the mercenary beat him to it. A silver hand gun appeared in the reptiles hand, the barrel pressed against's the bartenders neck. Jet swallowed but didn't move, his wide eyes trained on the the creature before him.
Is that any way to treat a customer, Ranzor said in a patronizing manner. He moved the barrel of the gun a fraction of inch to the left and fired, shattering a couple of bottles that were mounted on the wall. Jet didn't flinch as a piece of broken glass grazed his cheek, Shi couldn't help but yelp, and the two other reptilian men laughed heinously.
Ranzor chuckled to himself. Why aren't you laughing Jet, I thought it was hilarious. His attitude turned ugly. he commanded
Jet said.
What about you doll, the cold blooded creature turned his attention to Shi. Didn't you think that was funny.
Leave her alone Ranzor, she's got nothin' to do with this.
Shut up, the lizard snarled back handing Jet with his gun. The man stumbled but kept his balance by the surprise attack. Ranzor ran a scaly hand across Shi's cheek. You're a pretty little thing. What's your name.
Shi reached up to slap the mans face when she had a better idea. She smiled innocently and batted her eyes. My names Midori what's yours?
I'm the meanest toughest hired gun there ever was, Ranzor and these two here are Kane and Cato, my brothers.
Family huh, why don't you ditch these two and you and I get out here. Shi stood and walked behind the reptilian man. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and reached slowly for the gun in his hand. She stole a glance at Jet and motioned with her eyes to do whatever he was going to do.
Ranzor reached around and pulled Shi onto his lap. I like you already doll.
Shi laughed and pulled herself away from the man. She boosted herself onto the bar and crossed her legs. Tucking her hands behind her back she motioned for a nearby bottle.
How's about you give me a kiss doll, Ranzor said setting his gun on the bar next to him. He leaned forward.
Of course but first close your eyes, I'm really shy about kissing, Shi said wrapping her fingers around the bottles neck. The man narrowed his eyes at her. Oh please, the woman pouted.
Ranzor eyed her for a moment longer then slowly closed his eyes. Pucker up big boy. Shi raised the bottle in the air and brought it down on the lizards head, smashing it into shards. At the same time Jet grabbed her around the waist and hauled her over the bar while reaching for his hidden weapon. With glass in his eyes the reptile roared his anger blindly reaching for his gun. His two brothers doing the same.
With misaimed shots above them, Shi and Jet huddled under the bar. Frag love, ya've got guts, the Dobutsu said admiringly.
Just don't let me prove it again, the angel winged woman said covering her head with her hands as glass rained down on them.
Jet smiled. No worries now that ah've got my staff, they don't stand a chance. Shi looked at the silver rod in his hands. Stay here. The cat creature stood and hopped back over the bar. The woman curled into a ball and listened to the fighting around her. There were many different sounds, and they melded together into one till she couldn't differentiate between them. Shi clamped her hands over her ears and squeezed her eyes shut. A lost memory surged forward.
Fighting, it was meal against metal, silver sparks, men shouting, woman screaming. Everyone was screaming around her, she was screaming too, she couldn't stop. Red, everyone was stained with scarlet liquid.
A hand grabbed her wrist and hauled her to her feet roughly. She fought against the person, striking forward with her fists.
Shi it's me.
Jack,' Shi opened her eyes and stared into the black gaze of the Japanese man. she cried collapsing against him. Strong arms encircled her giving her a feeling of safety and security. She buried her head in Jack's shoulder, drenching the white material with her tears. Tears not from the fight but from her memory.
It's all right Shi.
You left me, the woman said not meaning to sound as pathetic as she did.
I'm sorry Shi, I'm here, I promise I wont ever leave you again. Jack whispered soothingly.
The woman looked up and the Japanese man wiped away the last tear that hadn't fallen from her cheek. He smiled and Shi felt her fear fading away along with her memory.
Aww, now that's the most touchin' thing ah ever saw, a voice next to them said. The two turned to see Jet standing next to the unconscious reptilian men trio. He leaned on his metal pole and grinned. Ah told ya they didn't have a chance. Jack, mate, would ya mind helpin' me get rid of this riff raff here.
Jack nodded his head but turned back to Shi. Are you all right. Were you hurt.
I'm fine. Just a little shook up that's all.
Ya should have seen her Jack. Jet said. She cracked that fraging, pardon my language, lizard over the head with a bottle of rum. That poor fool didn't know what hit him.
Did you really do that?
Shi shrugged her shoulders. He wouldn't leave me alone. So instead of fighting I played his game.
That was dangerous but I'm glad you're all right.
Hey love, where did ya come with that name, Jet asked as he drug one of the unconscious men towards the door. Mi something.
Shi said looking at the ground. It was my mother's name.
An awkward silence filled the room. It's a beautiful name, Jet said. Most likely to a beautiful woman. Ah think ah'll just shut up before ah stick my other foot in my mouth. But before ah do that, ah wanna say ya two can stay the night here. It's still safe and ah wont take no for an answer.
Jack looked at Shi who was picking up some broken glass from the ground, the robe she wore was barely hanging on her shoulders, revealing the tips of her ivory wings. He turned back to Jet.
Yes, we will stay the night. I thank you for generosity.
No worries mate, ah'm only repaying the debt ah owe ya.


I think I'll stop here for the night. This chapter is long enough as it is. The time is 10:50, not bad but I did better the last chapter. Now, I know you're asking yourself two things, one Jet's sister, well after I'm finished with this story, I have two more lined up and one is about Jet's little sister. And the other is like a missing scene from this chapter. Where did Jack go, what did he do, that type of thing. Two is Jet's accent, he has a Texas drawl but he speaks like an Australian. Everything will be explained in the next chapter. I wish to thank everyone once again who reviewed my story, you people are the only thing that keeps me writing, that and the fact I love to write. ^_^ It's late, I'm tired and I got college tomorrow so I'll sign off for now. Sayonara, bai bai, goodbye, cio, mushi mushi. Wait that's hello for the telephone, sigh, I am tired. Happy drea- (Falls asleep. Chibi figure pops up.) Hi, I'm Rae, O.M.W.O.S fell asleep before she could say Happy dreams. WellHappy dreams. (waves wildly) Bye. (Hops into chibi Gundam Mercy and flies away)