Angel wings

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Warnings: New Charas, Angst, Violence, Adult Situations, Blood, Death, All the good stuff
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

Hello warrior, it's so good to see you again, the woman's voice whispered as she stood face to face with Jack. Her black colored lips parted in a sinful smile as she came forward, wrapping her wings around him. Jack pulled away before any part of her body could touch him.
he growled.
The woman laughed viciously and took a step back as another figure came into view. He doubled the woman in size and power. Jack drew forth his sword and took a stance.
Samurai Jack, the strong voice hissed.
the warrior acknowledged the demon's presence. What have you done to Shi?!
My love has done away with that child, the possessed woman said. Now there is only evil, no thanks to you. She curled her small hand into a fist. You and this accursed body have cause me a lot of trouble. Kanshisha has paid dearly with her life and now so will you.
Do you not care that your son is dead?, Jack asked.
My son?, the woman spat. He was never my son. If he was, then he wouldn't of failed his assignment. I have no pity for him or anyone else for that matter.
Aku chuckled to himself. Such an evil woman, I can never take her anywhere. Always wanting to destroy things and reign over the common man. It truly is a curse that she came to free me.
Jack said, confusion clear on his face.
I haven't told you warrior?, Akushitsu said. Hmm, must of slipped my mind. I was the one who released Aku from the tree that your father trapped him in. Oh yes, you wondered how he escaped. It was all because of me. You're angry warrior?
Jack tightened his fists, until his nails bit into his palm, attaining a trickle of bright red blood.
The woman smiled cruelly. Ah the memories coming flooding back. The pain, the horror, the evil. You remember everything, everyone you have lost and everyone you will lose. But that doesn't matter now since I'm going to kill you. The demoness tugged at the dagger that held her robe's sash closed, shedding her heavy outer layer of clothing to reveal a lighter black dress, that danced around her ankles.
Is that the red dagger of Tengoku and Jigoku,' Jack thought to himself, watching as she extended her ebony wings high above her head as if she was stretching.
All my life I've wanted to destroy you, Aku said. But I have found I am truly tired of this nonsense. Why bother when you've got another demon who's just as anxious to get rid of you. So fight samurai, fight the woman who looks like your companion. This should be interesting. The demon turned and settled his powerful frame into his thrown chair to watch the emotional scene before him.
Jack was torn between worlds, thoughts, and emotions. He had to fight to save the people of this time and his family butthis was Shi. Or at least she looked like the woman he knew. The samurai sheathed his drawn weapon.
What are you doing warrior?, Akushitsu asked as she advanced on the man.
I will not fight you, he answered in a quiet voice.
A sharp laugh rang through the chamber. You truly are a fool. That may have worked with your inner opposite and you defeated him. But II am evil in itself, beyond your understanding. Simply meditating your evil nature away will not help. I will always be here!, the woman screamed, driving forward.
Jack dodged the blow to his face, knowing that she would attack him. Shi, I know you're in there, listen to me. You must break free!
The demoness laughed again. I have told you, Shi was never here. A mere shadow of me. That miserable wench was what was left of the battle of Kanshisha and I. A trembling battered soul of fear. Why do you think she was so attached to you. She fed off your strength and I fed off your hatred.
That is not true, Jack yelled.
Face it warrior, she was using you and I was using her. Akushitsu struck forward raking her nails across Jack's face, creating new wounds and opening old ones. The cuts stung but the samurai didn't show any reaction to them. The red liquid dripped from his chin and onto his already stained kimono.
I attack and yet you do not block. All the more fun for me, the demon girl hissed and struck forward with her fist. Surprise showed itself in her black orbs when Jack caught her wrist halting her blow.
I know you're in there Shi, he whispered.
Let go of me, the woman demanded wrenching her arm clear. You're beginning to bore me with this. Why don't you fight?
I will not hurt my friend, Jack answered.
Is she really a friend, the woman replied, swaying back and forth as she circled the Japanese man trailing her hands across his broad shoulders. Or is she something else?
The man moved out her reach. You of all people would know. As you said, Shi is a reflection of yourself. He saw the anger flicker in her dark eyes along with something else. Perhaps she is more you then you are yourself.
Silence mortal! You try my patience. The anger dissolved and was replaced with a smirk. You're trying to anger me warrior. Trying to trick me into revealing something that can be used against me. Naughty warrior. The demoness wagged the dagger she pulled from her obi at the samurai. You wouldn't love me when I'm angry.
Out of the corner of his, Jack saw Aku silently watching them, a sadistic grin plastered across his features. Is that the red dagger?, he asked turning his attention back to Akushitsu.
My, aren't we observant, the woman replied. I have no need for this vessel anymore since I have a body, but I can use it to draw your life from your's. Without warning the demon raised both her arms and jerked down with the dagger. Her assault was blocked by a quick flick of Jack's thumb on the hilt of his katana.
I thought you wouldn't fight me, Akushitsu said, leaning against the two blades that met each other in a spark of light.
I will not hurt my friend, Jack repeated. But I will not let my enemy use that against me. The warrior pushed the demon away easily and faced her with his katana.
Are you going to do me in like you did Yurei, the woman said, grabbing the blade with her hand and pressed it to her stomach. Kill me warrior. I am the cause of your suffering.
Jack yelled defiantly, tearing the blade from her and in doing so sliced her across the hand. The woman gasped and looked at the cut, watching the dark blood ooze from the wound. She looked up and narrowed her eyes.
Now you've angered me. She slashed across the samurai's chest but missed as the warrior jumped back. Surprise filled his eyes when Akushitsu spread her wings and took flight. Like the kamikaze bumblebee she dove at Jack, brandishing the dagger's sharp edge.
The Japanese man sheathed his katana and rolled sideways, missing the demon's attack. Fury burned in her eyes as she twisted her body back and again attacked the samurai. Akushitsu hit the warrior full force and sank her dagger deep within the folds of the blood stained kimono. Strong arms grabbed her and pinned her to the ground.
Listen to me demon. Your fight is not with me. Aku is using you, he whispered into her ear.
How dare you say such things!, the woman shouted. She brought her knee up and flipped the samurai over going with him until she was the one pinning him down. Reaching for the discarded dagger she dragged the blade across Jack's shoulder.
The man howled with pain and in his haze of agony struck upward with his fist. The woman crumpled to the ground and the dagger flew from her hand. Gasping for air, Jack forced himself to his feet.
Bah, pitiful woman, Aku spat rising to his feet as well. One hit and she's down. He continued almost to himself. Perhaps she is not as strong as I thought. Good. The word slithered from the demon. Jack released his katana from it's sheath and took a step in front of the fallen demoness.
What's this?, the demon asked. After all she's done to you, you're still willing to sacrifice your life over this being.
Jack growled. Somewhere within this possessed body is Shi and I promised I would come for her.
How touching, Aku pretended to wipe away a tear. He sneered and laughed. What makes you think she exists. She was the leftover from the war between Akushitsu and Kanshisha. Shi is death herself and that is what will always be left of warfare.
Jack yelled. That is not true!It's not true, his words diminished to a whisper. Jack shook his head as if to clear his mind. I will not fall for your trickery Aku.
Trickery? There is no trickery here Samurai Jack, only death.
Is that what you plan on doing to Shi. You're going to kill her?
Aku tilted his head and grinned his sadistic grin. Of course.
What about Akushitsu?
What about that creature.
You would destroy the one who set you free?
A evil tinged laugh spilled from the demon. No, I wouldn't destroy her, I would merely take what's left of her soul and become powerful enough to exterminate you and your sword.
Over my dead body!, a voice shouted from behind Jack. Akushitsu appeared and pushed the warrior out of her way as she gathered herself up. Her charcoal eyes blazed with black power as she twitched her hand and the red dagger returned to her.
Aku turned to the Japanese man who sat on his knees, holding his hand over a wound on his side. He saw the darker richer stain of fresh blood where Akushitsu's first attack hit. You tricked me!, he bellowed but Jack only smiled.
Aku! I'll kill you!, the woman shrieked, fury blazing in her eyes as she struck the demon full force in the jaw with her tiny fist. She sank her dagger into the hide of Aku and he yelled feeling the blade within him. His arms flattened out like paper fan, his face stretched into a muzzle, and his fangs slid down over his lower lip.
Jack grimaced as he tried to stand but sank back to his knee's, resting his weight against his katana. His other hand, clutched his side painfully. He had had worse but to be attack by a friend, did him in and he closed his eyes briefly, listening to fighting around him as the two demons temporarily forgot about the samurai.
Taking flight like a bat out of hell, Aku soared out of reach of the insane being after him. She too spread her ebony wings and took after the shape shifter. The demon tilted his leathery wings and glided around for an aerial attack, flicking out his claws as he did so.
Blinded by her anger, Akushitsu didn't see the attack until she felt the bat's claws ripe into her shoulders and take her down. Her body hit the ground hard and Aku landed next to her, already shifting into a deadlier form.
His body lengthened, coiling into a attack position while a wicked red tongue flicked viciously. The woman was instantly on her feet, pressing a hand to her bleeding shoulder. Angrier then before she lunged at the black snake.
Aku hissed and struck forward, missing the woman and once again felt the dagger pierce his scaly flesh. He snapped his tail around and hit the woman in the side sending her hurtling across the ground. Her lifeless body skidded and tumbled to a stop, hanging over the lip of the mouth of darkness. The demon hissed in laughter and with the end of his tail, flipped the demoness over the edge. Her scream reverberated off the walls until it faded completely.
Aku laughed viciously as if what had just happened was a funny joke. I hope you enjoy yourself for an eternity in the Pit of Hate. His body shifted, growing wider, his neck longer. The scales running along his back grew bigger and were tinted with emerald green. Flaming crimson expelled itself from the nostrils of the dragon, Aku had become.
Now that that foolish woman is gone I shall finish you once and for all Samurai, the dragon howled. Jack struggled to his feet and held his sword in two shaky hands. Aku whipped his tail and knocked the katana easily from the warrior's grasp. It clattered a few yards away.
It seems you have grown weak from your fight. All the more better for me. Aku exhaled a stream of fire and Jack barely dodged it, rolling to the side. He growled with pain and held his side, preparing to jump at the next opportunity.
Aku swiped at Jack with one of his claws and the Japanese man jumped but the demon was ready and nailed the warrior in the back with his tail. Jack cried out and collapsed to the ground, his breath labored, vision blurring. He barely had the strength to roll himself over to face his untimely death of being burned alive. He closed his eyes and felt the heat of fire rushing towards him.
A undistinguishable scream pierced the ears of the warrior and his eyes flew open just in time to see Akushitsu bury her dagger between the eyes of the black dragon. The shape shifter howled shaking the demoness off his back, his body withering to his former self. He wrenched the dagger clear and tossed it to the ground, snapping his eyes up to the grinning woman.
Trying to get rid of me, the demoness asked, the hostility clear in her voice. I loved you, her tone softened for a moment and she lowered her head. But now, once again the venom was back, You've made me very angry. Never double cross a Demon!
With a commanding flick of her wrist, the dagger rose in the air and into her awaiting hand. She raised it high above her head and let out a unearthly shriek that even made Aku winch. The woman spread her black wings and charged the demon.
Aku's midnight eyes widened and a beam of light shot forth towards the woman. Akushitsu twisted to the right but the blaze caught her left wing and tore into the flesh. The woman let out a blood curdling scream of pain and faltered, like a wounded dove she fell but her eyes narrowed and she twisted up before she hit the ground. Crimson streamed from her like a red ribbon, her hair broke free from it's shackles and whipped violently around her face.
The shape shifter backed a step up and brushed against something. He looked down and saw the gleaming blade of Jack's sword. With a machiavellian smile he picked the katana up, feeling the awesome power that begin to eat at him, draining his strength.
Jack watched from afar as the demon took his sword in hand and look over it. No,' he mentally shouted and forced himself to his feet. Dizzy, he stumbled to Aku who suddenly thrust the blade in front of him as a spear. As if time had slowed, the samurai saw Akushitsu's reaction, instantaneously the empty gaze widened and for a brief moment he saw innocence, bewilderment, fearand life.
Shi.
the warrior yelled scrambling forward, but deep down he knew he was too late.
Time speed up and the demoness gasped deeply, feeling the cold steel enter her chest. The force of her decent pushed her further onto the blade and she let out a strangled cry. Crimson stained the black material that the woman wore and slid in rivulets down the gleaming metal. It pooled at the demon's feet and spread along the ground. His eyes narrowed and he pressed into his hold, driving the sword into the hilt.
Akushitsu's hands dropped limply to her side and her head slumped forward, a river of scarlet flowing from her parted lips. Suddenly the samurai's sword exploded in light, like a blazing torch and Aku shielded his eyes. The light engulfed the two demons, causing Jack to shield his own as well. The light faded and the woman's body jerked when Aku slid the stained sword from her chest, and dropped to the ground. Her pale skin matched the dull ivory wings tarnished with scarlet liquid.
The demon dropped the sword and covered his face with his hands, yelling, My eyes, curse you Samurai and your sword. He shook his head a couple of times before lifting into the air, his body shifting. A monstrous beast he became, with the body of a lion, the head of an eagle and giant wings. He took off, circling the room before disappearing.
His words of hatred lingering long after he left. Suffer Samurai, for all those you save, one will perish in return.
Jack dropped to his knees and gathered the beaten and battered woman in his arms. He cradled her close to him and pushed back the sweat and blood soaked bangs. Shi? Shi open your eyes. Please open your eyes, the Japanese man pleaded hoarsely.
The woman stirred and her eyelids fluttered open, revealing the earthen hues. They settled on the man and closed. she managed to whisper and grimaced with agony.
Shh don't talk Shi, I'm going to take care of you.
what have I done? The woman opened her eyes, now filled with silver tears. I letAkushitsu over power meall because of my hatred.
Shi there isn't a speck of hate in you, Jack said.
No, that's not trueI hateI hate Aku. He killedmy family. And I killed my brother. I let that demon kill everyone I loved. Shi lifted a weak hand and revealed the red dagger in her crimson stained hands. Now she is sealed againwithin the dagger. She clutched the blade tightly.
Shi closed her eyes and her breath grew thin. Jack shouted. Don't you leave me! Now open your eyes. The angel winged woman complied.
I'm sorry Jack, I hurt you. I made you bleed. Shi pried one of her hands from the dagger and placed it against the wound on the warrior's side.
Immediately a sense of calmness and warmth ran through Jack's body, remembering he felt the same in his dream only a few days earlier when he and Shi had met. Shi, you have nothing to be sorry for, that wasn't you.
But I allowed it to happenMy memories were taken from mein order to keep Akushitsu sealedOnce my memories were set freethen so was sheI couldn't protect the earthNow my punishment is death The woman let out a shaky sob and a silver tear fell. I will leave this worldknowing that I failed but also knowing that I was able to say these few words to youI love you.
The Japanese man closed his eyes. Oh Shi Jack opened his eyes and gazed down at the limp body in his embrace. he gave the woman a slight shake. He took a deep shaky breath and held it, clutching the small frame to his own as he held her tightly in his arms, his bent form rocking back and forth.


(Drags her rear home from work) Too much fighting. Too much blood. Too much babysitting (Dramatic faint)
Rae: (Rolls eyes) Oh please.
Need different stimulation (Drags herself to the television and takes remote from Durandel)
Durandel: Hey I was watching that.
Beat it Ototo (Channel surfs) Oh Weiss Kreuz. AHHHHHHH Farfarello!!!! (Drags herself from television, screaming)
Rae: Don't worry people, there's another chapter.
(In Farfie's voice) Hehe, chapters hurt God. If you've seen Weiss Kreuz then this will make sense and you'll laugh your rear off, if not (Pulls little flashlight thingie from pocket) If you will please just look at this red light