Captured
Oh anyone interested in being a Beta reader. Someone commented that my English is like that of an ESL student. Thought I was offended at first, I soon came to the realization that she/he was right. And since my English marks indicate the same thing I've decided to seek help amongst the many fanfic-ppl on the web.
God I can't believe I'm writing R stuff in the next chapter… well since u guys asked… giving it a try in the next chapter PROMISE. First time writing this kind of stuff though so don't have high expectations for next chapter. Comments please. Anything wrong here just tell me and I'll change as soon as possible.
Oh another thing: are the chapters too short? Most of them aren't even 1000 words. I guess I should make it longer. But then u guys won't be able to read them as quickly… hehe
Augh what are those youkai/kami called. Shinma? Sth about holy+devil's "ma" word
Oh one more thing. These chapters they kind of intertwine. But I'm sure you guys will be able to figure out. If not tell me and I'll just sort them out.
Chapter 2 – Preparation
~*~*~Homura~*~*~
After Zenon and Shien had left to execute my orders of informing Konzen of Goku's capture I was left alone. I sat on my throne thinking… {What shall I do with Goku now…?} I asked myself. A while had past but still no answer. Just then did I notice that I have started pacing the room. {This is very disturbing} I thought as I abruptly stopped myself. I started to walk back to my seat when one of the youkai-turned-kami entered the room.
"Homura-sama, the lock you requested has been put up."
{Very good} I thought. "You may leave now." I said waving for the youkai to leave.
These youkai-turned-kami are good servants, but lack the ability to hold my interests. They are dull, lacking personalities of their own, they do nothing but what you command. They are but simple dolls to be ordered around. But they were warned beforehand that this would happen. A side affect of the process. But I guess losing one's will is a small price to pay to be kami, especially to a low profile youkai such as themselves. But I have no quarrels about that, they do make good servants after all, and that's all that matters … in the end.
I made my way to Goku's new room. Not far from my own but still at a statistical position so that no one can break in or out without someone noticing. I stood there, staring at the new lock. How pathetically weak it is. {If Son Goku were at his true strength he can easily destroy this door…} 'And me' my inner voice commented.
I have to yet decide on a way to deal with this situation… But I'm sure something will turn up… or could be improvised as things progress… And with that I opened the door.
Goku was lying there awake … I think. He wasn't moving and did not react when I came in. {How strange…} I thought as I approached the bed to get a closer look.
Goku was apparently daydreaming. It amused me to think that Goku would be relaxed enough to daydream in such a dangerous situation. Trapped in the enemy's fortress with one arm immobilized. He seems soo relaxed, just looking at his peaceful face makes me want to smile. Maybe I'll just stare at him until he snaps out of his daydream…
~*~*~ Zenon~*~*~
Tch, sometimes I just don't understand Homura. Capturing Goku was ok, but having us tell Konzen about it… that was what stumped me.
Shien had gone to find a lock to put on that door Homura had mentioned.
I headed towards the town where Konzen-tachi was staying. I wondered around for a while before finally arriving at the lake where Homura had encountered Goku earlier. I surveyed the area and found that no one was around. The place had been destroyed. The Buddha statue was ripped in half. Half of it was still on the mountain edge, however, the other half was lying in pieces near the lake's edge. What a nice place this is. Shien would have loved to see it. He appreciated, or at least tried to, areas that are surrounded by nature. I never understand why but he always return to that village Nataku was soo fond of. The waterfall beside the statue would have been a wonderful sight… if only half of it had not been ripped off from the battle. It took awhile for Kenren to find this place. I let him make his own assumption about the battle scene before finally appearing in front of him.
"You came looking for the chibi…Give up!" I told him as I materialized behind a boulder and walked into view.
"He won't come back anymore… Homura's got him" I continued. Kenren appeared shocked by this news and choose not to believe me. In-fact, he thinks I'm joking.
"Thanks a lot" I said, thanking him for what I take as a compliment. Apparently it angered him a lot because the next second he launched himself at me screaming for Goku. Of course I would have loved to stay and fight but I had orders to follow and they were to inform and nowhere in Homura's orders were there to fight, and disobeying him would be lethal. Besides, I'm sure I'll see them soon. They would want their precious Saru back.
~*~*~ Shien~*~*~
I told Zenon to go and inform Konzen-tachi about Goku's predicament without me. I had decided to take on the task of finding a lock that would hold Son Goku. Though he is not as powerful as he once was, he is still a handful to confine. An ordinary lock just wouldn't do. It would have to be a warded lock, one powerful enough to hold an elemental being. I knew of only one lock that was powerful enough, the cage that held Son Goku in Gonyousan, but that only worked due to the fact that Goku's memory and powers were sealed with the limiter, and the fact that Nataku and the mighty God himself helped to seal him away. Now that Goku had acquired new memories and experiences it would be nearly impossible to safely seal him away without help from God, and I am sure God would not want to assist in Homura's plans.
The mighty God, one who's always watching, never helping. He could have easily put a stop to all this decades ago, but chose not to. I knew Homura despised him, for what he did to Rinrei. I personally have no particular fondness for him either, but I would not have questioned if Homura had wanted me to rebel against Him.
Now back to the matter of the lock. {Hum… what have we got here…} I thought as I entered the armory. I looked around the room from shelf to shelf searching for something with enough power to hold him. Unfortunately there was nothing of that magnitude. All I could do with the little amount of time given is forge a primitive warded lock by applying a few wards here and there on one of the more sturdy locks. {This will have to do…} I thought looking at it. It wasn't as powerful as I would have liked but it will do, and since Goku is injured it should provide a challenge to break it. Besides, I'm sure Homura will put a stop to any attempts of Goku escaping.
I ordered one of the youkai to put the lock on and made my way to join Zenon.
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There now everyone has their say in this. Chap 1+2 are like intertwined. It takes place in the same time slots…but w/ different point of views. Not confusing I hope.
Next chapter … the all awaited GokuXHomura. I hope I can pull myself together long enough to write it. But it might take a while. Finals start on Monday. But it'll be out before the 22nd of Dec, or sooner.hehehe
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