Love That Guides Us
Chapter 12
Impossible Happenings
Denial flowed through the Goddess of Time as she stared daggers at her sister. Betrayal once more was evident in Washu. This "human" was no longer trustworthy no matter what she might speak. Slowly an idea formed in her mind, a way to test Washu's loyalty.
" If you are as loyal as you say, you will give me your blood stained jewels before your friends come to us," Time whispered softly.
Fear shot through Washu as she realized the mistake she had made. If she were to give Tokimi her gems, Tokimi would have complete control over her. If she refused it was obvious to her that Time would destroy her. Sadly, the Goddess of Chaos summoned her gems.
' Perhaps I was mistaken in her betrayal, but this is only the beginning, she must give them to me.'
" They belong to..." Washu stuttered the last words, hoping to buy time. She needed to form a plan in these few seconds she had. Perhaps it would be possible to trick Tokimi into reaching for the gems and then Washu could use her power to blast the demon far from her. It might work.
Seeing the strange look upon Washu's face, Time refused to allow the staling to continue. She seized the gems much to Washu's horror. Now in her possession was the key to Planet Ishikawa's soul and Chaos' powers. The universe belonged to her.
" You are far more loyal than I believed you to be...and far more foolish at that. You belong to me; everything belongs to me. I can read minds just as well as you can. Now, my foolish sister, you belong to me!" Tokimi clenched the gems in her fist with enough strength to cause blood to slip down her palm.
Suddenly, everything went black.
" We have to keep moving at this pace, I am certain the Tokimi has spotted us, and from the looks of it...." Takara fell in pain before she was able to finish.
Ryoko ran to her side only to see deep blood pour from her hand. Tokimi had been hurt in some manner. It clicked. Washu had no idea about the relationship between Takara and Tokimi as far as she was concerned. Unless Tokimi had said a word about it, Washu would be oblivious to the fact. They needed to hurry before it was too late.
" Tsunami, you'll need to carry her. This wind is too strong for me to manage it!" the goddess obeyed the command wordlessly.
The wind was a symbol of hope for the young prince of Jurai. If it had been a calm day, his footsteps upon the grass would be noticed. The power that opposed his movement made the noise very minuscule. He decided it would be best not to follow behind the group, so he walked off to the opposite side when they turned.
" If they see me, I'm sure they'll try to send me back home. I won't allow that!" Tenchi thought aloud.
He placed a fist against his chest as his face became distorted in pain. Why did his heart hurt so much? It felt like some one had stabbed him two times over. Something was wrong with Washu he could feel it.
All eyes turned toward a pillar of black and red light. The size of the energy was startling, more so than the vibes it gave off. There was an evil spell being cast upon the planet. Yet there was a sense of familiarity in the item the spell was being wielded on. Could it be?
" WASHU!" Takara shouted, leaping out of Tsunami's arms. " We'll have to attack Tokimi before it's too late!"
Ryoko was speechless. What was this girl thinking? Were they really going to attack a Choushin Goddess?
Danger was evident in the minds of all left on the planet. Something terrible was being created inside the pillar of darkness. It's power seemed viler than that of Tokimi's. What could possibly have this strength?
A grin appeared across the demon's face. Victory was hers.
' A new power is rising, its victory is at hand!' the goddess thought while watching the pillar of energy.
Tenchi fell to his knees, no longer able to fight the wind. His vision became blurry as he felt energy leave him. This dark power, so near to him, was too much to handle alone. Everything went black as three green symbols found their way across his forehead.
The gems of Chaos were nowhere in sight to the human eye, but one who could sense would be able to find them. Tokimi's attempt to crush the gems, or so it seemed that was her objective, had aided in giving her power. The gems had found a new owner and Washu's soul had a new master.....Tokimi.
All movement was stopped. Takara found herself frozen with shock as she gazed into the pillar of dark energy. She had wished her thoughts would be proven false, she had wanted to be wrong, but she wasn't. Not only was she right, but more than she could possibly fathom was being created. If the energy pillar remains, the entire planet would be destroyed.
" Why did you stop, Takara?" Ryoko fought to say over the increasing speed of the wind.
Tsunami glanced at the goddess with a look that explained what she was to say. Takara just nodded her head. The Goddess of Nature placed one hand on Ryoko's shoulder and began to speak after being silent for so long.
" We cannot attack, not yet. Takara will devise a plan to destroy that evil monstrosity that Tokimi has created. We will bide our time."
Ryoko was in complete distress. What time did they possible have? How could they bide time they didn't have? If Takara didn't plan something soon, they would all perish.
" I understand my fault now."
All eyes shifted toward Takara.
" We should have taken Tenchi along for his sword is what can brake through this mess. I only said to leave him so that he may be kept safe. Now I am regretting that statement."
No one dared to speak. If what Takara said was true, there was nothing they could do. Suddenly an energy signal was picked up the small group.....it couldn't be. This energy was so familiar, but it was impossible!
Tokimi's eyes grew wide with shock, " I thought they left you behind!"
The Light Hawk warrior raced through the wind, responding to Tokimi's statement, " I am here for but one purpose...."
A bright light of pure gold encased the mighty sword.
" ...to destroy you!"
The warrior swung the sword through the column of darkness and watched it slowly disappear.
Chapter 12
Impossible Happenings
Denial flowed through the Goddess of Time as she stared daggers at her sister. Betrayal once more was evident in Washu. This "human" was no longer trustworthy no matter what she might speak. Slowly an idea formed in her mind, a way to test Washu's loyalty.
" If you are as loyal as you say, you will give me your blood stained jewels before your friends come to us," Time whispered softly.
Fear shot through Washu as she realized the mistake she had made. If she were to give Tokimi her gems, Tokimi would have complete control over her. If she refused it was obvious to her that Time would destroy her. Sadly, the Goddess of Chaos summoned her gems.
' Perhaps I was mistaken in her betrayal, but this is only the beginning, she must give them to me.'
" They belong to..." Washu stuttered the last words, hoping to buy time. She needed to form a plan in these few seconds she had. Perhaps it would be possible to trick Tokimi into reaching for the gems and then Washu could use her power to blast the demon far from her. It might work.
Seeing the strange look upon Washu's face, Time refused to allow the staling to continue. She seized the gems much to Washu's horror. Now in her possession was the key to Planet Ishikawa's soul and Chaos' powers. The universe belonged to her.
" You are far more loyal than I believed you to be...and far more foolish at that. You belong to me; everything belongs to me. I can read minds just as well as you can. Now, my foolish sister, you belong to me!" Tokimi clenched the gems in her fist with enough strength to cause blood to slip down her palm.
Suddenly, everything went black.
" We have to keep moving at this pace, I am certain the Tokimi has spotted us, and from the looks of it...." Takara fell in pain before she was able to finish.
Ryoko ran to her side only to see deep blood pour from her hand. Tokimi had been hurt in some manner. It clicked. Washu had no idea about the relationship between Takara and Tokimi as far as she was concerned. Unless Tokimi had said a word about it, Washu would be oblivious to the fact. They needed to hurry before it was too late.
" Tsunami, you'll need to carry her. This wind is too strong for me to manage it!" the goddess obeyed the command wordlessly.
The wind was a symbol of hope for the young prince of Jurai. If it had been a calm day, his footsteps upon the grass would be noticed. The power that opposed his movement made the noise very minuscule. He decided it would be best not to follow behind the group, so he walked off to the opposite side when they turned.
" If they see me, I'm sure they'll try to send me back home. I won't allow that!" Tenchi thought aloud.
He placed a fist against his chest as his face became distorted in pain. Why did his heart hurt so much? It felt like some one had stabbed him two times over. Something was wrong with Washu he could feel it.
All eyes turned toward a pillar of black and red light. The size of the energy was startling, more so than the vibes it gave off. There was an evil spell being cast upon the planet. Yet there was a sense of familiarity in the item the spell was being wielded on. Could it be?
" WASHU!" Takara shouted, leaping out of Tsunami's arms. " We'll have to attack Tokimi before it's too late!"
Ryoko was speechless. What was this girl thinking? Were they really going to attack a Choushin Goddess?
Danger was evident in the minds of all left on the planet. Something terrible was being created inside the pillar of darkness. It's power seemed viler than that of Tokimi's. What could possibly have this strength?
A grin appeared across the demon's face. Victory was hers.
' A new power is rising, its victory is at hand!' the goddess thought while watching the pillar of energy.
Tenchi fell to his knees, no longer able to fight the wind. His vision became blurry as he felt energy leave him. This dark power, so near to him, was too much to handle alone. Everything went black as three green symbols found their way across his forehead.
The gems of Chaos were nowhere in sight to the human eye, but one who could sense would be able to find them. Tokimi's attempt to crush the gems, or so it seemed that was her objective, had aided in giving her power. The gems had found a new owner and Washu's soul had a new master.....Tokimi.
All movement was stopped. Takara found herself frozen with shock as she gazed into the pillar of dark energy. She had wished her thoughts would be proven false, she had wanted to be wrong, but she wasn't. Not only was she right, but more than she could possibly fathom was being created. If the energy pillar remains, the entire planet would be destroyed.
" Why did you stop, Takara?" Ryoko fought to say over the increasing speed of the wind.
Tsunami glanced at the goddess with a look that explained what she was to say. Takara just nodded her head. The Goddess of Nature placed one hand on Ryoko's shoulder and began to speak after being silent for so long.
" We cannot attack, not yet. Takara will devise a plan to destroy that evil monstrosity that Tokimi has created. We will bide our time."
Ryoko was in complete distress. What time did they possible have? How could they bide time they didn't have? If Takara didn't plan something soon, they would all perish.
" I understand my fault now."
All eyes shifted toward Takara.
" We should have taken Tenchi along for his sword is what can brake through this mess. I only said to leave him so that he may be kept safe. Now I am regretting that statement."
No one dared to speak. If what Takara said was true, there was nothing they could do. Suddenly an energy signal was picked up the small group.....it couldn't be. This energy was so familiar, but it was impossible!
Tokimi's eyes grew wide with shock, " I thought they left you behind!"
The Light Hawk warrior raced through the wind, responding to Tokimi's statement, " I am here for but one purpose...."
A bright light of pure gold encased the mighty sword.
" ...to destroy you!"
The warrior swung the sword through the column of darkness and watched it slowly disappear.