Angel wings

Disclaimer: I own the #13, new charas, and my insanity who also owns the #13 Bwahahaha.
Warnings: New Charas, Angst, Violence (Kinda bad, okay really bad) Death
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

She was cold, her body shivering despite the intense heat surrounding her. She was afraid of the past events that she could not remember. Her stomach ached and she rolled to her side coughing, tasting a coppery flavor on her lips. She heard the rattle of chains and felt the dead weight of them on her ankles and wrists. Struggling the angel wings found themselves constrained, melded to each other by metal that snaked down and around the woman's neck. Her half lidded eyes stared passively forward, slowly taking up the flames as high as the sky. They danced around her but did not scorch anything. She laid upon one of the flames that had frozen in time.
A strange sound penetrated her ears and into her mind. A smooth grating sound, like the sound of a snake slithering through tall sugar cane fields. It then become a rustling, like the sound of the wind in playing the trees. Finally it had become the sound of an terrifying earthquake, massive in size and strength. A great shadow drew itself upon the woman and revealed it's origin.
Oppressive black eyes edged with scarlet flames that danced as brightly as the sun. Pale jade lips turned up into a taunting sneer that revealed the ivory white fangs that were perfect to rip the flesh from bones. The powerful lithe form towered menacingly over the woman.
You're trembling, the voice ended in a growl. Does my appearance frighten you? The figure then suppressed it's size to a human form, however not bridling the awesome power that curled around his body like a serpent.
The woman gasped and struggled to escape, but the metal bonds kept her from moving more then a few feet. She grimaced and clutched her stomach as if someone had slugged her and she curled in a ball.
Do you know who I am?, the voice hissed, coming closer.
the woman whispered turning her dark eyes to the awaiting demon.
That's right and I know who you are Kanshisha. Oh yes, I know your real name and the names Midori, Suguru, Shiro. Do any of these names ring a bell? Might they be your family, but that's right you don't remember anything. Do remember this? The demon lifted his hand palm up and a obscured figure formed out of thin air.
The woman tilted her head up and looked at the object, her eyes widening. I thought you would, Aku grinned. Where is the dagger?
don't know, the woman whispered raggedly.
You don't know, the rogue repeated, a tremor of evil rising in his calm tone causing the woman to flinch. Aku raised one hand and the woman's body lifted into the air like a rag doll. With a twitch of his fingers, the trembling figure floated closer to him till they met face to face. His solid black eyes stared into her earth toned ones.
Don't be afraid little one, he hissed. I only wish to take your soul.
a detached voice interrupted him.
What is it Yurei, Aku growled at the man who appeared beside him.
If you take Mother's soul you lose the element you are looking for.

The dagger you wish to possess is in her. With my own eyes I saw the article disappear within her body without a trace of injury.
Akushitsu'
Leave us Yurei. Aku commanded dropping his hand, the woman followed hitting the ground hard letting out a sound of pain. She pulled herself painfully to her knee's and swayed a little.
my lord. Yurei bowed grandly and left, he glanced over his shoulder at the woman before disappearing.
Now where were we, ah yes. Shi. The woman looked up at her name. You do go by that now. Why? He paused wanting an answer.
It is my name, Shi quivered. It was the namegiven to me.
By who?
I don't-
You don't know. Would you like me to refresh your memory. Aku waved his hand again and one of the flames parted into a mirror. It shimmered and a forest setting was seen. Shi turned her head to look away.
No, no, little one. You want to remember now do you. Watch, the demon instructed, forcing the woman's head up with a finger. Shi jerked away when she felt the cold limb touch her and her eyes caught the images on the screen. Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open.
Screams of fear echoed around the small family as they huddled close together, their brilliant white wings stretching from their backs illuminating the gloomy sky. The woman held tightly in her arms a little girl, a decade and three years old. The man and boy stood protectively over the women.
Please father, can't I stay and fight, the boy of a decade and five pleaded with the older man.
No son, the man answered, his voice strong but loving. You have to take your sister and run. Your mother and I will be right behind you.
the little girl cried clutching at the flowing white kimono. I don't want to go.
The woman's shoulder twitch with hidden sobs. She went to her knees and wrapped her arms around the sobbing child. Now, now little one. Don't cry, she soothed. Can you be brave for me. The girl nodded her head and her mother wiped the silver tears from her cheeks with a brush of her hand. Good girl. Now go with your brother. The woman pushed the child towards the boy.
Take care of your little sister, Shiro, the man said embracing the boy in his arms. And take care of yourself.
I will father. The boy turned to the woman.
The woman's smile faltered a bit and she threw her arms around the teen. She kissed her son's cheek and pulled away. Taking a step back she withdrew a long object wrapped in cloth from her white obi and placed it in the hands of her son.
I can't take this, the boy stumbled over his words. I'm not worthy enough.
Shiro please, the woman's words were drowned out by a crash of thunder followed by lightening. She looked up and closed her eyes, water drizzled down her face blending with her tears. You have to leave now.
the little girl cried again. Something bad is here.
I know little one. That's why your father and I have to stay. We love you both very much.
The child's words were lost as her older brother covered her with a white robe and scooped him into his arms.
Husband and wife held each, watching their children disappear into the night's blanket of darkness. Immediately the woman broke down and the man held her closer, running his hand down her back to comfort her.
They will be all right Midori. Shiro will take care Kanshi.
She's only a little girl Suguru, and Shiro, he's not ready to take on the responsibility of the dagger.
Don't worry my love, our people will find them and take care of them. They'll be safe.
Too bad I can't say the same for you, came a metallic voice behind them. The two turned to see a army of Aku's minions marching towards them. Giant insect like machines charged them.
Fly Midori, Suguru commanded, turning to fight the advancing threat. The woman paused, tears falling from her eyes and mingling with the rain, she spread her ivory angel wings and took off into the sky. Her short lived victory was enslaved from a metal chain link net that was released on her. Struggling like a beautiful caged bird, she fell to the ground and was immediately covered with robotic bugs.
Hundreds of stingers were produced and the insects repeatedly stung the woman, who screamed in agony every time one of the needles penetrated her skin. Through her hazy vision she saw a tall creature grab her husband and lift him off the ground from his throat. The demon then bite into the juncture of his neck, his eyes rolled back and his whole body faded into a dull gray color. It then turned to her. The woman screamed again before the evil closed it's teeth on her throat.
Stop! Stop it! No more!, Shi shrieked closing her eyes. She collapsed to her side and pulled her legs close to her chest, burrowing her head in her hands as she sobbed uncontrollably.
No more?, Aku asked amusingly. But I'm just getting started. Would you like to know how your dear brother died. You'll really love this one. It's my favorite. He reached over and placed a hand on top of her head, images flashed behind her closed eyes and she pulled away but it was too late.
Shiro set Kanshisha down and ducked behind a bush. Stay here sis, I have to make sure the coast is clear. The child had not said anything since he had taken her. The white robe covered her entire body and face and the older child could not see her face. Kanshi? Are you all right?
He kneeled before the girl and pulled the robe away from her head. Her normal sparkling earth toned eyes, glared lifelessly at him. he yelled, shaking her shoulders lightly, the child didn't respond. Shiro tore the robe from the child and gasped. The tiny white wings had been painted black like the sky they stood under.
Shiro scrambled away and stood to his feet, pulling out the hidden blade. Evil, leave my sister now, return to the dagger.
The girl turned her bleak eyes to the boy, smiled and laughed, sending chill's down her brother's spine. She took a step forward and held out her hands, again the boy gasped at the scarlet that stained them.
Suddenly the vicious expression changed and melted, the girl's face crumbled and she covered her face with her hands. Shiro help me, she whimpered behind them.
The boy slid to his knees again and wrapped his arms around the trembling girl. It's going to all right Kanshi, I'll take care of you. It's goin- The boy's words were lost on his lips when he felt a sharp pain in his chest. His confused eyes widened when he looked down at the black handle buried deep in his chest. He struggled to breath, a thin river of crimson fell from his parted lips.
the boy gasped as he legs went out and collapsed to his back. The girl smiled holding up the bleeding dagger. She then turned her eyes to the obscure figure behind them. Stepping forward, the demon revealed himself.
whispered Shiro as he struggled to breath. What have you done to my sister?
Foolish boy, I have done nothing. The demon stood beside the girl and a placed a hand on her shoulder. This is no longer your sister, but the one who freed me from that desolate tree many years ago.
No it cant be. Akushitsu.
The girl bowed and slid the dagger into her white sash, making the ivory material stain with red. The one and only.
Where is Kanshi?, the boy yelled, then gasped for air as he struggled to his feet. Where is my sister?
Your sister does not exist anymore, the child said. Nor does your mother or father. And soon neither will you. Aku smirked and disappeared to finish his work.
mother. You killed them?, Shiro said, then shook his head almost toppling over. No, I don't believe that. You're my baby sister and I love you. The boy to a step forward and encircled the girl with his arms and wings. The demon child struggled against the boy.
Let me go, what are you doing!, the girl screamed. Stop it, I order you to stop. A bright light surround the two of them Kanshi screamed dropping the dagger and clutching her head painfully.
Fight it Kanshi I know you can, Shiro yelled, watching his sister's wings shift to lighter color. He smiled and closed his eyes, then it was over.
Kanshi whispered opening her eyes. Her brother collapsed on top of her and the two sank to the mud. The child's eyes widened and she grasp the older boy. Her breath coming out in little short puffs as the memories of what she had came flooding back.
she screamed into the heavens.
Shi screamed returning back to her time. She clutched her head in her hands to ward off the new memories but that only trapped them behind her closed eyes. She was lifted off the ground by a unseen force.
Aku watched with fascination as a haze of power trailed around her. She gasped as the blackness touched her, not from fear or surprise but from the feel of it wrapping around her soul, filling all the places that were empty in her heart and pushing out the unnecessary emotions of love, compassion, warmth. She stilled, wrapped her arms around herself and laughed.
Her chilling giggle echoed deep within castle, causing Yurei to look up where he sat. Mother.'
Setting her feet to the ground the woman looked at her bonds and pulled them off as of they were a spider's web clinging to her wrists. Her dark black wings stretched and cracked the metal surrounding them, it fell to the ground with clatter. She then smiled at the awaiting demon.
She bowed and looked up through her charcoal lashes. What took you so long.
Certain complications, Aku answered, a sadistic grin appearing. Now are you really here or
The woman silenced him by placing a finger against his lips. I am all here, there is no one left to stop me, you've killed them all.
What about the Samurai?
What about him, are you suggesting I have feelings for him. The woman smiled again. Not even this pitiful body loved him.
That's all I wanted to know, Aku said grinning.

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In the beginning it is always dark. A tiny sliver of light peeked over the ragged mountains surrounding the valley. Gold, orange, and pink flooded the bleak sky as the sliver of light grew, dancing across the ground, highlighting boulders, hidden statues, and the parched river the played tag with it's timeless end.
A figure rose from the crumbling steps of the once mighty and powerful palace that stood over the disintegrating city. His hair was released from it's usual bonds and flowed freely, framing his angular face and blending with his dark gaze that caught the small movement coming over the last hill. Shielding his eyes he saw a herd of mammals walking towards him with an array of weaponry. Just a little behind them blurs of white hopped back and forth between the amphibian creatures and the hundreds of bagpipe playing men.
They all made it. Finally, I shall rescue Shi.' The warrior stopped. I've been training my whole life to fight Aku but now, am I doing this for myself or am I doing this for the people of the land.'
He heard his name carry on the wind to him from the many souls that called it. The name given to him from the people of the land, these people. They don't belong here. This isn't their fight, I had no right to ask them to sacrifice themselves.'
a red headed, giant, Scotsman yelled. He reached the samurai first and gave him a hardy handshake. It's been awhile.
Jack said, smiling as he rubbed his hand. He watched as the rest of the man's family came forward, taking a step back when he saw the Scotsman's wife. She glared at him but said nothing.
came a voice and a burly man came hopping towards him and leaped into his arms. We come, help you fight. Jack set the man on the ground and took a few steps up watching the last of the army straggle forward. He couldn't but smile when he saw a small group of Dobutsu's bringing up the rear. One of them looked up with her yellow eyes and waved wildly at the Japanese man. Next to her Jet nodded his head, his green eyes understanding.
Jack cleared his throat and raised his hands to gather the attention of the noisy crowd to him. Excuse meexcuse me.
Let me try Jack, the Scotsman offered. Hey! You pansy blithering dotes listen up or I'll kick ya into the next sunup. Everyone fell to a hushed silence. There ya go.
Uh thank you. Everyone, I have come to a decision and for the sake of your safety I ask that you all leave. I do not wish for anyone to be harmed or worse. Mummers rushed through the crowd like a wave.
This is our fight as well as your's Jack, a voice yelled from the crowd.
came another.
Aku has reigned over us long enough.
Like you said, it's time to end his tyranny.
The samurai shook his head. But you will die.
If it's for the freedom of our wee ones then it's worth it.
Jet pushed through the crowd. The lone creature climbed the steps and stood next to the warrior. He exchanged handshakes. Ah heard about Shi.
What am I supposed to do. No one will listen to me. I foolishly charged into this battle without thinking and in doing so I brought innocent lives with me.
Well, ah don't know about charging foolishly but ya are taking lives with ya. But Jack, these people are willing to fight, just as much as my family. Ya can't do it alone.
I say Jack, you do have a rather large crowd here, a small voice said. Both men turned to see Rothie and his friends. I couldn't help but over hear about you fighting alone. The small talking dog ignored the indignant look Jet gave him. Not now cat. As I was saying, this is you, he held up a slim stick in both paws and broke it. And this is all of us. He held a bundle of sticks and tried to break them but found they wouldn't yield. Do you understand my dear boy.
Jack smiled and lowered his head. All too clearly. He raised his head and once again held out his arms this time succeeding in hushing everyone. Everyone please listen to me. I was brought to this time for what purpose to serve I did not know but now, I have learned it is to defeat Aku and return to my own time and destroy him from the beginning. But I have not been honest with you. I have befriended someone special who I hold dearly in my heart. She is trapped within Aku's castle and I fear the worse. I started off acting on behalf of the welfare of this world and it's inhabitants but now I have grown selfish and wished to rescue my friend and to take retribution on Aku for all he has done.
The samurai was quiet as he let the words sink into the large group.
a Woolie called. To lose someone close to you even for a hearts beat can be the worse punishment inflicted on a person. We will fight by your side no matter what.
said an Triseraquin.
That's right.
We're with you Jackie. Nobody seemed to notice the group of Gangsters that had arrived, until Mr. Pibbles spoke up.
Jet leaned against his metal pole and smiled. What'd ah tell ya mate. Now are we gonna fight or sit around here all day.
Jack let out a deep breath and smiled. We have a battle to win. He turned and climbed the steep stairs that once led to his palace. Behind him he heard the thousands of moving bodies following. mother, I know you can hear me. You're probably standing next to Shi's family right now watching me. Will I make you proud? Will I defeat Aku? Will I return safely to you in my own time? All of those questions will be answered soon. Father I'm afraid, I know a samurai should hold no fear in his heart but it is not for me but for the people and their future. Mother I'm afraid, afraid of what has happen to Shi. I have grown fond of her these passing days. Ever watchful elders, grant me the strength both physically and mentally to fight. Now is the time to take back everything Aku has forsaken.'
Loose earth danced around the ankles of the Japanese warrior as he arrived at the entrance of his palace. A single stone was all that remained, a small carving was etched into the solid canvas; a small circle with a even smaller diamond placed in the middle, four lines slashed across the diamond's sides. A symbol of hope.
The warrior glanced up and saw the dark overshadow Aku's castle cast. The wind was strong and it blew earth into the air, creating a mural of chaos. The wind skipped across the surface and coiled around the figure that stood at the gates of hell itself. Windblown tangled locks hide the dark empty eyes. The traditional ebony wings stretched tautly around the form. With little effort the midnight sculptures opened revealing the lithe form of nothing more then a young man. In his hand grasped a wicked sword identical to his own.
Instinctively Jack reached for his own blade and slid it from it's imprisonment. The sun slid along the metal and reflected back to the enemy, as he held it in front of him. The sound of still moving bodies spread out behind the warrior and they took their positions.
The demon smiled and from behind him, thousands of Aku's mindless robotic slaves advance forward. Some held human shape while others insect. The evil brought his sword up, high above his head and held it there for what seemed for an eternity. It was then the wind stopped, the clouds froze, and the earth held its breath.


Can I come out now, this closet has a lot of dust in it. Hello, is anyone there. You promised I could come out if I wrote the next chapter. Helloanyone. You guys let me out this isn't funny anymore. There's something in here and it's small and hairy and has eight legs. SPIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!