DEAR READERS:
If you love 'Love Hina' and love heart-warming stories, this is the story for you! I have added a new character as Shinobu's crush, and his name is Senji Shimitsu. If you want to see what he look like. well I drew him and if you feel like seeing him just send me an e-mail (senzen_xlr8@hotmail.com), and I can send a copy of him to you. But please on the subject write (I demand to see senji!) so that I know that it is not junk mail. Meanwhile have a read and tell me what you think! I hope that you like it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina or any of its characters.
~LOVE SHINOBU
CHAPTER FIVE- POSSESSED
"Now let us play. Warrior [giggle]" Senji's voice had deepened dramatically as a demonic voice took over. His movements were strange as if he had possessed no energy. His head was tilted in a diagonal and he only held onto his sword loosely in his hand. However he still had the careless smile on his face which could be seen clearly even in the lack of light in the room. His eyes stopped glowing to become crimson in colour but seemed as clear as crystal.
Kanako backed away from him while still holding onto her sword tightly. Her hands shook from fear of the monster which was in front of her, yet she was not about to retreat. His red eyes were the most scary characteristic about him as they seemed to have the power to see through to her inner self. She stopped after two slow paces as she saw that Senji's smile turned to a slight grin. "Hmmm."
Senji swung his sword and a linear shock wave was created and made its way across the room to Kanako splitting the floor along the way. Terror filled Kanako but she summoned enough energy to use her technique once again. Her sword turned dark blue as the shock wave hit her sword.
The force she endured made her fly backwards into a wooden wall which shattered as her body fell into it. Kanako had a few agonising moments of consciousness until she passed out. The Daemon Senji smiled at his easy victory. "Now to finish you off! Hmmmm?."
CLANG
Everyone's eyes focused onto the shiny object which fell to the ground. Obviously, Senji had moved but whatever happened was too quick for the eye to see. Senji had got into a different battle stance as he held his sword over his head. Naru nervously picked up the object which had just landed at her feet. As she put it into the moonlight it revealed to be an arrow. She quickly dropped it from fright and looked at Senji who had obviously deflected the projectile.
"Hahahaha. That was fun. care to try it again?" Senji turned around to the figure which held onto a bow in the hallway. Only her outline could be seen as she had got into an arrow launching position, while her facial features were hidden by the shadow cast by her hair. "Motoko! You are okay!" Everyone recognised the slim figure as she stepped out from the shadows to reveal her face.
"Motoko sempai! Senji is acting all strange when he touched your sword! What is happening?" Shinobu shouted worriedly. Motoko sighed. "He has been possessed by the evil soul which lay trapped within the sword after I sealed it. Senji's battle aurora must have awoken it from its slumber. But be assured that I will do my best get him back! You can count on that! All I need to do is to take the sword from him to snap him out from the evil soul's control.'
"Ah Hahahahahaha! This body is strong! It will not be as easy as last time warrior!" The daemon spoke as if like thunder. Motoko hissed and pulled an arrow from her pouch behind her. She shot the arrow as soon as she was able to and the projectile flew towards Senji's head. Senji reacted with a lightning quick forward swing which split the arrow in two. The shock wave created smashed through the wall leaving a deep line in the solid slab of wood only inches away from Motoko.
Immediately after Motoko's initial attack she set up and fired a second shot then a third and a fourth and a seemingly endless number of arrows at her target. But at the receiving end Senji slashed away at the haze of arrows with great ease while perfectly halved arrows dropped to the ground. He swung his sword time after time but soon the arrows stopped so he focused his eyes to where Motoko was. "Hmmm? Where did."
Motoko had disappeared from sight. As he looked for her a forward thrust of a sword's blade was already at tip of his hair on his head. 'I've got you now!' "Zanmakeninotachi!" Motoko suddenly appeared up above Senji unleashing her daemon sealing attack with her drawn sword. (it attacks only the evil spirit and passes through the victim without harming them) After she delivered her attack Motoko leapt back to examine her attack's effectiveness.
"What!?" She stared in horror as she only saw her clean cut on the floor but Senji was nowhere to be seen. "Motoko! Behind you!" Naru shouted. Motoko responded by turning around fearing for the worst. Suddenly Senji's lips touched hers as he gave Motoko the deepest kiss she had experienced so far. "MMMMM!"
"NO! MOTOKO!" Naru shouted in fear as Motoko's strength was sucked from her. Motoko's surprise soon turned to tiredness as she collapsed on the spot. Shinobu looked on in silence as tears dropped from her eyes. 'Senji. Senji. Motoko sempai. No! Monster! That monster!' "YOU MONSTER!"
Senji turned to Shinobu as his grin disappeared. She was running towards him. 'She is crying.' His sword-bearing arm rose as he hesitantly took his battle stance. Shinobu slowed slightly sensing the danger in front of her but summoned her courage and embraced him within her arms. "Senji! Senji! If you can hear me! Please come back. come back to me!" Senji's body trembled as those words escaped from Shinobu's mouth. A wave of white light surged through him as his body became soft as he lowered his arms. His legs gave way making him fall to his knees while Shinobu followed him never letting go.
Senji was having an internal battle with the evil soul within as the colour of his eyes switched between the crimson red and the usual blue grey. In mere seconds he quickly held on his head in agony as his mind war intensified. "AAAARRRRRRRGUEE!!!"
"Senji! Are you okay? Senji!"
"SHINOBU! SHINOBU! HELP. HELPME AAAARRRRRR!!!" Senji's true voice spoke out as he held the control for a brief second. Shinobu knew that he was winning over the evil and buried her head into his chest holding onto him tighter than before. 'Senji. Senji. Come back! I want to help you... But how?'
Shinobu felt his heart beat accelerating. "Nooooo!" Shinobu's heart sank as the monster's voice could be heard once again. Senji harshly pushed Shinobu back, while the unholy voice once again echoed through the room. "Get back you meddling child! This body is mi." ".No Shinobu!" Senji once again took over and tried to grab Shinobu's hand but missed as she fell backwards and hit her head hard on the hard wooden floor. "Arrrrh!..ARRRRRR!"
Senji walked over to Shinobu's motionless body. His hands shook but the sword was still held tight in his right hand but his eyes glowed like rubies surrounded by fire. "You insolent child! You will pay for your intervention!" Senji raised the sword with both hands above his head and with a few breaths of air he swung his sword forward with full force. "Senji NO!" Naru shouted while the blade of the sword approached Shinobu's neck at the speed of sound.
* * *
Shinobu ran across a field of red flowers. Humming the theme song of 'Tears of a Prince'. She smiled as the warm rays of the sun engulfed her straw hat and her pale yellow dress which flickered gracefully in the gentle breeze. The day was fine and the sky was blue, everything was perfect except one thing. She was alone in the never ending flowerbed which stretched as far as the eye could see.
The breeze suddenly chilled her and her longing to not be alone deepened. "Shinobu." Suu's soft voice echoed in the air around her. "Do you want to be with me?" Then Naru's voice could be heard. "Will you be with me?" Shinobu pondered deeply then heard Keitaro's voice. "Shinobu Chan. Want to be with me?" Shinobu's heart raced as she was about to give an answer. Then another voice silenced her. "Or do you want to be with me? Shinobu." Senji's gentle voice echoed through the air. "Yes! Senji! Be with me!"
Her shouts dispersed letting flowers to shake upon their storks as the wind died down. A bright object fell from the sky and hit the colourful flowerbed like a pillow. As the bright burn caused by friction disappeared, the object revealed itself to be a large lush peach. The delicious smell filled the air and the aroma soon tickled Shinobu's nose. 'Senji.' Two hand wrapped around her which startled her enough for her to jump and turn to see who it was. "Senji!"
She smiled and a warm sensation spread through her as she saw that she was in Senji's arms. "Is this what you wanted Shinobu?" Shinobu quickly embraced him tightly as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Yes!" the embrace was warm and the cool breeze was not cold any longer. Shinobu looked up to have a better view of Senji's face and to her relief, his eyes where the gentle blue grey that she was used to. "I wore my favourite dress."
Senji smiled at her and caressed her face with his hand to wipe away her tears. "But why is this one your favourite?" Shinobu rubbed her hair against the silky material of his shirt. "Because it is yellow. You favourite colour." Senji was startled to hear what she said and smiled sincerely. "Thankyou." He said while stoking her hair lovingly. The peach aroma filled her sense of smell as she licked her lips, thinking deeply about the deliciousness of it.
She noticed that her lips are now moistened so she looked up to Senji again and blushed as she saw that he was still giving her a gentle smile. She closed her eyes and raised her head and hoped that Senji knew what she was after. A hand touched Shinobu's face and delicately slid down to her chin then gently guided her head upwards, making her stand on her tiptoes. Shinobu braced herself for the inevitable event that will take place but unlike last time with Keitaro, she was ready for this! Her heart beat accelerated as she could feel gentle pushes of air very close to her face.
'This is it! Senji. I do this only for you.'
* * *
"Myu?" Shinobu's eyes opened to see Tama looking down at her. "Arrrgh! Tama chan! I almost kiss you again! You have to stop doing this!" Shinobu rubbed her bump on her head as her eyes focused again.
"Ara! Shinobu you are awake! Here have a cup of tea. It will warm you up!" Mutsumi said while handing her steaming yellow mug. The yellow quickly made Shinobu remember about her dream and her nightmare before that. "What happened. Senji! Where is he?!"
Mutsumi halted and lost her smile. "We do not know. He was about to kill you last night but he stopped himself as his blade was about to cut your throat. He ran away from Hinata sou and now we don't know where he is. I am sorry Shinobu. But Motoko Chan woke some time ago. She has called her sister and Suu Chan to assist her to get Senji back. After all. we cannot abandon an ally!" Mutsumi smiled once again and handed Shinobu the warm cup.
Shinobu was silent to process the information in her mind and looked at her reflection in the green tea. The cool morning air brought fresh smells from the forest near Hinata sou. Kanako had been tied up to a post and Keitaro was still out from the drug she had given him. Other than that and the fact that Senji was missing it was a wonderful day as the sun shone brightly and there was not a cloud in the clear blue sky. Birds sang their songs on the trees and bees gathered pollen from the beautiful flowers surrounding the inn.
The scenery brought peace but Shinobu's mind was full of worry that she looked away from the goodness of the her surroundings and looked directly at the utter destruction of the Kitchen. However the television was still working and a news reporter was announcing the latest stories. 'There are reports of a so-called masked daemon terrorising Tokyo. Witnesses say that the monster has been delivering deadly kisses to young females around the age of 16, sucking their very strengths out of them. Meanwhile the police were unable to capture the culprit as they themselves have fallen victim to the beast's ferocious sword techniques. However there are no serious injuries taken by those who are attacked but the number of attacks are rising. Doctors say that the kisses are not deadly and the victims after rest should recover. This is just in! The police have surrounded the daemon in a costume shop. A special unit is brought into the scene and things could get messy!'
Shinobu spilled her tea as she heard the announcements. She jumped up from the floor she was sleeping on and frantically tried to find the others. She saw Motoko meditating outside, Naru was sleeping beside Keitaro and Mitsune was resting on the couch. "Why isn't anyone doing anything?!" Shinobu shouted enough for Mutsumi to looked at her in surprise.
"Ara. Shinobu Chan is worried? Calm down. Suu is picking up Motoko's sister with the latest version of her Mecha Tama. So they will be here soon. Then we will work out a plan to get Senji back!" Mutsumi said calmly as she gently patted Shinobu on the head, but Shinobu was not keeping her cool. "But look! Senji is on the news, they called in the special forces! He may get hurt!"
'OH MY GOD! Watchout!' On the TV screen three police vans had just exploded and were engulfed in flames. Senji had a mask on the top half of his face and a black cape and was slicing one police car after another giving his energy draining kisses to all the cute girls that he saw. The special trooper's weapons had no effect as their bullets where repelled by Senji's battle aurora. A monstrous laugh was threatening even on television. But soon the newsreader was attacked and with a kiss she fainted. The camera was destroyed along with the picture that connected to the live incident.
"Oh my!" Mutsumi placed her hand in front of her mouth. "Senji is getting into quite a bit of mischief!"
"No! It is the sword the sword!" Shinobu said, frantically correcting Mutsumi. "Ara. Sorry." Mutsumi looked back towards Shinobu and sighed as she looked sad indeed. Mutsume hugged her and suddenly gave her a kiss to the lips. Shinobu's surprise overwhelmed her but since this was the first time she had kissed a human while she froze in place and could not move. But instinct soon made Shinobu push Mutsumi away and blush. "What was that for!?"
"Ara. I thought you may needed some cheering up!"
"Not that way!"
A jet aircraft landed outside and a familiar voice could be heard echoing through the inn's interior. Suu ran inside and embraced Shinobu playfully. "Yo Shinobu! I heard that you got you self a boyfriend! I am so happy!" Suu laughed and rubbed her face against hers.
"Come little one! We are to recover someone you hold dear. am I correct?" A familiar voice rang as clear as a bell, Motoko's sister smiled as the golden phoenix landed on her shoulder.
* * *
Mecha Tama soared as its engines blasted the massive craft hight into the air. Motoko, her sister, Suu and Shinobu held on tight to their seats as the gigantic turtle flew directly to the calculated location of Senji. "It seems that a tank was called in by the military! Wow this is so cool!" Suu clapped her hands with delight after picking up a coded message from a military line. "Let us hope that he doesn't go too hard of the tank!" Motoko said worriedly while her sister sipped on a warm cup of tea. "You give him too much credit Motoko, a tank with a big cannon may stop him."
Motoko looked at the smoking police cars and armoured personnel carriers and made an irritated expression. "Well. He certainly cracked them opened. But at least the trail of devastation leads us to where he is!"
Shinobu held onto a Japanese styled dagger in her hand tightly. The smoothness of the casing was comfortable to hold and the golden cherry blossom design was very beautiful to look at. 'I insisted on coming with the others. I would only get in everyone's way but I cannot stay. Senji said that he wanted my help and I will give it to him if need be! I will even consider using this!' Shinobu unsheathed the dagger to reveal a blue blade. 'The present he sacrificed for me so that he could settle a conflict between Motoko. Motoko sempai gave this to me and I will use it to the best of my ability!'
The monitor from the cockpit of the Mecha Tama locked on the Senji's signature and quickly it applied its backward trusters. Suu steered her machine into a safe distance from the sight and the cockpit opened as Motoko and her sister quickly got off the massive machine. "I'll give you guys some cover fire okay? Just call for it!" Suu said as she gave the two warriors a cute wince while she once again took off into the air.
Motoko and her sister smiled and nodded. They rushed quickly along the road of unconscious people and burning automobiles to see a blockade of trucks, cars and policemen. A tank had parked near by and aimed its 120-mm cannon at the target which was stationary. Around a hundred troops had stationed themselves in a circle of 200m in diameter around Senji who seemed to be meditating.
"Must be trying to digest all the energy it had fed upon!" Motoko's sister hypothesised as they approached the barricaded street of Tokyo. A guard in a full black kevlar armour blocked their path. "All civilians have to be out of this area immediately. This is a hot zone! You must leave for your own safety!"
"We'll wait here and have a look. It seems that you are about to fire that big cannon over there." Motoko's sister said calmly as the soldier was bewitched by her beauty and froze in place.
'DAMN IT! We have movement from the target! Repeat we have movement from the target! Start firing people!' The soldier's com-link activated as he sprung into action as he painstakingly took his eyes away from Motoko's sister. 'Tank. FIRE ONE!!!'
The M1A1 Abrams shot its large shell through to Senji who was at that very moment on his feet. He did not move until the shell was fired but as soon as the thunderous BANG filled the air, his sword-bearing arm raised and summoned his battle aurora.
A magnificent display of colours appeared as the shell hit the barrier Senji had set up. Waves of magnetic energy looked like ripples in a pond at the point of impact. The Shell exploded sending shrapnel and smoke within the circle of guards which had carried solid steel shields to deflect any oncoming projectiles. "FIRE!" The guards dropped their shields and pumped rounds after rounds into the smocking remains of their target. They stopped after they had finally exhausted their ammunition.
Smoke rose into the air as Shinobu's heart sank while sitting within the cockpit of Mecha Tama. She prayed for Senji's safety, hoping that he would live through this attack. The smoke cleared momentarily a body could be seen still standing. "I'll have all of you know that. that was not enjoyable! [giggle] But fortunate for you, I have a great sense of humour! Ah hahahahaha~!" Senji's battle aurora surged and a spherical shock wave burst from him, sending soldiers, even vehicles flying backwards into already crippled buildings.
Senji leapt into the air and maintained his altitude. Looking at the tank only made him more curious as its cannon barrel aimed itself towards him. "You know that it has no effect on me! So why even try?" A swing with his sword he unleashed the biggest shock wave he gave out yet. The white glowing wave sliced through the thick armour of the M1A1 as the glass from the buildings behind the tank all shattered.
There was no explosion but the tank quickly spit in two as smoke poured out of the inner compartments of the armoured vehicle. Soldiers quickly abandoned their posts and rushed out while laying a cover fire as they retreated. The bullets bounced off the invisible field around him as Senji laughed out loud. "Hmmm? I sense two large battle auroras near by! [giggle] Does this mean that there is a new challenge?!"
Senji turned and sure enough. Motoko and her sister were in their battle stance, ready for battle. He smiled and raised his black sword as he slowly descended down back to solid ground. "Bring it on!"
END OF CHAPTER
Sorry one more chapter and it is going to be a little more intense in the action and the passion. Also Shinobu is going to get involved in the conflict. Mecha Tama gets destroyed! But an ending picture will be drawn! Featuring: The possessed Senji and Shinobu bearing the glowing dagger! More details in the next chapter!
HEY WANT TO SEE WHAT SENJI LOOKS LIKE? READ DEAR READERS FOR DETAILS
If you love 'Love Hina' and love heart-warming stories, this is the story for you! I have added a new character as Shinobu's crush, and his name is Senji Shimitsu. If you want to see what he look like. well I drew him and if you feel like seeing him just send me an e-mail (senzen_xlr8@hotmail.com), and I can send a copy of him to you. But please on the subject write (I demand to see senji!) so that I know that it is not junk mail. Meanwhile have a read and tell me what you think! I hope that you like it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina or any of its characters.
~LOVE SHINOBU
CHAPTER FIVE- POSSESSED
"Now let us play. Warrior [giggle]" Senji's voice had deepened dramatically as a demonic voice took over. His movements were strange as if he had possessed no energy. His head was tilted in a diagonal and he only held onto his sword loosely in his hand. However he still had the careless smile on his face which could be seen clearly even in the lack of light in the room. His eyes stopped glowing to become crimson in colour but seemed as clear as crystal.
Kanako backed away from him while still holding onto her sword tightly. Her hands shook from fear of the monster which was in front of her, yet she was not about to retreat. His red eyes were the most scary characteristic about him as they seemed to have the power to see through to her inner self. She stopped after two slow paces as she saw that Senji's smile turned to a slight grin. "Hmmm."
Senji swung his sword and a linear shock wave was created and made its way across the room to Kanako splitting the floor along the way. Terror filled Kanako but she summoned enough energy to use her technique once again. Her sword turned dark blue as the shock wave hit her sword.
The force she endured made her fly backwards into a wooden wall which shattered as her body fell into it. Kanako had a few agonising moments of consciousness until she passed out. The Daemon Senji smiled at his easy victory. "Now to finish you off! Hmmmm?."
CLANG
Everyone's eyes focused onto the shiny object which fell to the ground. Obviously, Senji had moved but whatever happened was too quick for the eye to see. Senji had got into a different battle stance as he held his sword over his head. Naru nervously picked up the object which had just landed at her feet. As she put it into the moonlight it revealed to be an arrow. She quickly dropped it from fright and looked at Senji who had obviously deflected the projectile.
"Hahahaha. That was fun. care to try it again?" Senji turned around to the figure which held onto a bow in the hallway. Only her outline could be seen as she had got into an arrow launching position, while her facial features were hidden by the shadow cast by her hair. "Motoko! You are okay!" Everyone recognised the slim figure as she stepped out from the shadows to reveal her face.
"Motoko sempai! Senji is acting all strange when he touched your sword! What is happening?" Shinobu shouted worriedly. Motoko sighed. "He has been possessed by the evil soul which lay trapped within the sword after I sealed it. Senji's battle aurora must have awoken it from its slumber. But be assured that I will do my best get him back! You can count on that! All I need to do is to take the sword from him to snap him out from the evil soul's control.'
"Ah Hahahahahaha! This body is strong! It will not be as easy as last time warrior!" The daemon spoke as if like thunder. Motoko hissed and pulled an arrow from her pouch behind her. She shot the arrow as soon as she was able to and the projectile flew towards Senji's head. Senji reacted with a lightning quick forward swing which split the arrow in two. The shock wave created smashed through the wall leaving a deep line in the solid slab of wood only inches away from Motoko.
Immediately after Motoko's initial attack she set up and fired a second shot then a third and a fourth and a seemingly endless number of arrows at her target. But at the receiving end Senji slashed away at the haze of arrows with great ease while perfectly halved arrows dropped to the ground. He swung his sword time after time but soon the arrows stopped so he focused his eyes to where Motoko was. "Hmmm? Where did."
Motoko had disappeared from sight. As he looked for her a forward thrust of a sword's blade was already at tip of his hair on his head. 'I've got you now!' "Zanmakeninotachi!" Motoko suddenly appeared up above Senji unleashing her daemon sealing attack with her drawn sword. (it attacks only the evil spirit and passes through the victim without harming them) After she delivered her attack Motoko leapt back to examine her attack's effectiveness.
"What!?" She stared in horror as she only saw her clean cut on the floor but Senji was nowhere to be seen. "Motoko! Behind you!" Naru shouted. Motoko responded by turning around fearing for the worst. Suddenly Senji's lips touched hers as he gave Motoko the deepest kiss she had experienced so far. "MMMMM!"
"NO! MOTOKO!" Naru shouted in fear as Motoko's strength was sucked from her. Motoko's surprise soon turned to tiredness as she collapsed on the spot. Shinobu looked on in silence as tears dropped from her eyes. 'Senji. Senji. Motoko sempai. No! Monster! That monster!' "YOU MONSTER!"
Senji turned to Shinobu as his grin disappeared. She was running towards him. 'She is crying.' His sword-bearing arm rose as he hesitantly took his battle stance. Shinobu slowed slightly sensing the danger in front of her but summoned her courage and embraced him within her arms. "Senji! Senji! If you can hear me! Please come back. come back to me!" Senji's body trembled as those words escaped from Shinobu's mouth. A wave of white light surged through him as his body became soft as he lowered his arms. His legs gave way making him fall to his knees while Shinobu followed him never letting go.
Senji was having an internal battle with the evil soul within as the colour of his eyes switched between the crimson red and the usual blue grey. In mere seconds he quickly held on his head in agony as his mind war intensified. "AAAARRRRRRRGUEE!!!"
"Senji! Are you okay? Senji!"
"SHINOBU! SHINOBU! HELP. HELPME AAAARRRRRR!!!" Senji's true voice spoke out as he held the control for a brief second. Shinobu knew that he was winning over the evil and buried her head into his chest holding onto him tighter than before. 'Senji. Senji. Come back! I want to help you... But how?'
Shinobu felt his heart beat accelerating. "Nooooo!" Shinobu's heart sank as the monster's voice could be heard once again. Senji harshly pushed Shinobu back, while the unholy voice once again echoed through the room. "Get back you meddling child! This body is mi." ".No Shinobu!" Senji once again took over and tried to grab Shinobu's hand but missed as she fell backwards and hit her head hard on the hard wooden floor. "Arrrrh!..ARRRRRR!"
Senji walked over to Shinobu's motionless body. His hands shook but the sword was still held tight in his right hand but his eyes glowed like rubies surrounded by fire. "You insolent child! You will pay for your intervention!" Senji raised the sword with both hands above his head and with a few breaths of air he swung his sword forward with full force. "Senji NO!" Naru shouted while the blade of the sword approached Shinobu's neck at the speed of sound.
* * *
Shinobu ran across a field of red flowers. Humming the theme song of 'Tears of a Prince'. She smiled as the warm rays of the sun engulfed her straw hat and her pale yellow dress which flickered gracefully in the gentle breeze. The day was fine and the sky was blue, everything was perfect except one thing. She was alone in the never ending flowerbed which stretched as far as the eye could see.
The breeze suddenly chilled her and her longing to not be alone deepened. "Shinobu." Suu's soft voice echoed in the air around her. "Do you want to be with me?" Then Naru's voice could be heard. "Will you be with me?" Shinobu pondered deeply then heard Keitaro's voice. "Shinobu Chan. Want to be with me?" Shinobu's heart raced as she was about to give an answer. Then another voice silenced her. "Or do you want to be with me? Shinobu." Senji's gentle voice echoed through the air. "Yes! Senji! Be with me!"
Her shouts dispersed letting flowers to shake upon their storks as the wind died down. A bright object fell from the sky and hit the colourful flowerbed like a pillow. As the bright burn caused by friction disappeared, the object revealed itself to be a large lush peach. The delicious smell filled the air and the aroma soon tickled Shinobu's nose. 'Senji.' Two hand wrapped around her which startled her enough for her to jump and turn to see who it was. "Senji!"
She smiled and a warm sensation spread through her as she saw that she was in Senji's arms. "Is this what you wanted Shinobu?" Shinobu quickly embraced him tightly as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Yes!" the embrace was warm and the cool breeze was not cold any longer. Shinobu looked up to have a better view of Senji's face and to her relief, his eyes where the gentle blue grey that she was used to. "I wore my favourite dress."
Senji smiled at her and caressed her face with his hand to wipe away her tears. "But why is this one your favourite?" Shinobu rubbed her hair against the silky material of his shirt. "Because it is yellow. You favourite colour." Senji was startled to hear what she said and smiled sincerely. "Thankyou." He said while stoking her hair lovingly. The peach aroma filled her sense of smell as she licked her lips, thinking deeply about the deliciousness of it.
She noticed that her lips are now moistened so she looked up to Senji again and blushed as she saw that he was still giving her a gentle smile. She closed her eyes and raised her head and hoped that Senji knew what she was after. A hand touched Shinobu's face and delicately slid down to her chin then gently guided her head upwards, making her stand on her tiptoes. Shinobu braced herself for the inevitable event that will take place but unlike last time with Keitaro, she was ready for this! Her heart beat accelerated as she could feel gentle pushes of air very close to her face.
'This is it! Senji. I do this only for you.'
* * *
"Myu?" Shinobu's eyes opened to see Tama looking down at her. "Arrrgh! Tama chan! I almost kiss you again! You have to stop doing this!" Shinobu rubbed her bump on her head as her eyes focused again.
"Ara! Shinobu you are awake! Here have a cup of tea. It will warm you up!" Mutsumi said while handing her steaming yellow mug. The yellow quickly made Shinobu remember about her dream and her nightmare before that. "What happened. Senji! Where is he?!"
Mutsumi halted and lost her smile. "We do not know. He was about to kill you last night but he stopped himself as his blade was about to cut your throat. He ran away from Hinata sou and now we don't know where he is. I am sorry Shinobu. But Motoko Chan woke some time ago. She has called her sister and Suu Chan to assist her to get Senji back. After all. we cannot abandon an ally!" Mutsumi smiled once again and handed Shinobu the warm cup.
Shinobu was silent to process the information in her mind and looked at her reflection in the green tea. The cool morning air brought fresh smells from the forest near Hinata sou. Kanako had been tied up to a post and Keitaro was still out from the drug she had given him. Other than that and the fact that Senji was missing it was a wonderful day as the sun shone brightly and there was not a cloud in the clear blue sky. Birds sang their songs on the trees and bees gathered pollen from the beautiful flowers surrounding the inn.
The scenery brought peace but Shinobu's mind was full of worry that she looked away from the goodness of the her surroundings and looked directly at the utter destruction of the Kitchen. However the television was still working and a news reporter was announcing the latest stories. 'There are reports of a so-called masked daemon terrorising Tokyo. Witnesses say that the monster has been delivering deadly kisses to young females around the age of 16, sucking their very strengths out of them. Meanwhile the police were unable to capture the culprit as they themselves have fallen victim to the beast's ferocious sword techniques. However there are no serious injuries taken by those who are attacked but the number of attacks are rising. Doctors say that the kisses are not deadly and the victims after rest should recover. This is just in! The police have surrounded the daemon in a costume shop. A special unit is brought into the scene and things could get messy!'
Shinobu spilled her tea as she heard the announcements. She jumped up from the floor she was sleeping on and frantically tried to find the others. She saw Motoko meditating outside, Naru was sleeping beside Keitaro and Mitsune was resting on the couch. "Why isn't anyone doing anything?!" Shinobu shouted enough for Mutsumi to looked at her in surprise.
"Ara. Shinobu Chan is worried? Calm down. Suu is picking up Motoko's sister with the latest version of her Mecha Tama. So they will be here soon. Then we will work out a plan to get Senji back!" Mutsumi said calmly as she gently patted Shinobu on the head, but Shinobu was not keeping her cool. "But look! Senji is on the news, they called in the special forces! He may get hurt!"
'OH MY GOD! Watchout!' On the TV screen three police vans had just exploded and were engulfed in flames. Senji had a mask on the top half of his face and a black cape and was slicing one police car after another giving his energy draining kisses to all the cute girls that he saw. The special trooper's weapons had no effect as their bullets where repelled by Senji's battle aurora. A monstrous laugh was threatening even on television. But soon the newsreader was attacked and with a kiss she fainted. The camera was destroyed along with the picture that connected to the live incident.
"Oh my!" Mutsumi placed her hand in front of her mouth. "Senji is getting into quite a bit of mischief!"
"No! It is the sword the sword!" Shinobu said, frantically correcting Mutsumi. "Ara. Sorry." Mutsumi looked back towards Shinobu and sighed as she looked sad indeed. Mutsume hugged her and suddenly gave her a kiss to the lips. Shinobu's surprise overwhelmed her but since this was the first time she had kissed a human while she froze in place and could not move. But instinct soon made Shinobu push Mutsumi away and blush. "What was that for!?"
"Ara. I thought you may needed some cheering up!"
"Not that way!"
A jet aircraft landed outside and a familiar voice could be heard echoing through the inn's interior. Suu ran inside and embraced Shinobu playfully. "Yo Shinobu! I heard that you got you self a boyfriend! I am so happy!" Suu laughed and rubbed her face against hers.
"Come little one! We are to recover someone you hold dear. am I correct?" A familiar voice rang as clear as a bell, Motoko's sister smiled as the golden phoenix landed on her shoulder.
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Mecha Tama soared as its engines blasted the massive craft hight into the air. Motoko, her sister, Suu and Shinobu held on tight to their seats as the gigantic turtle flew directly to the calculated location of Senji. "It seems that a tank was called in by the military! Wow this is so cool!" Suu clapped her hands with delight after picking up a coded message from a military line. "Let us hope that he doesn't go too hard of the tank!" Motoko said worriedly while her sister sipped on a warm cup of tea. "You give him too much credit Motoko, a tank with a big cannon may stop him."
Motoko looked at the smoking police cars and armoured personnel carriers and made an irritated expression. "Well. He certainly cracked them opened. But at least the trail of devastation leads us to where he is!"
Shinobu held onto a Japanese styled dagger in her hand tightly. The smoothness of the casing was comfortable to hold and the golden cherry blossom design was very beautiful to look at. 'I insisted on coming with the others. I would only get in everyone's way but I cannot stay. Senji said that he wanted my help and I will give it to him if need be! I will even consider using this!' Shinobu unsheathed the dagger to reveal a blue blade. 'The present he sacrificed for me so that he could settle a conflict between Motoko. Motoko sempai gave this to me and I will use it to the best of my ability!'
The monitor from the cockpit of the Mecha Tama locked on the Senji's signature and quickly it applied its backward trusters. Suu steered her machine into a safe distance from the sight and the cockpit opened as Motoko and her sister quickly got off the massive machine. "I'll give you guys some cover fire okay? Just call for it!" Suu said as she gave the two warriors a cute wince while she once again took off into the air.
Motoko and her sister smiled and nodded. They rushed quickly along the road of unconscious people and burning automobiles to see a blockade of trucks, cars and policemen. A tank had parked near by and aimed its 120-mm cannon at the target which was stationary. Around a hundred troops had stationed themselves in a circle of 200m in diameter around Senji who seemed to be meditating.
"Must be trying to digest all the energy it had fed upon!" Motoko's sister hypothesised as they approached the barricaded street of Tokyo. A guard in a full black kevlar armour blocked their path. "All civilians have to be out of this area immediately. This is a hot zone! You must leave for your own safety!"
"We'll wait here and have a look. It seems that you are about to fire that big cannon over there." Motoko's sister said calmly as the soldier was bewitched by her beauty and froze in place.
'DAMN IT! We have movement from the target! Repeat we have movement from the target! Start firing people!' The soldier's com-link activated as he sprung into action as he painstakingly took his eyes away from Motoko's sister. 'Tank. FIRE ONE!!!'
The M1A1 Abrams shot its large shell through to Senji who was at that very moment on his feet. He did not move until the shell was fired but as soon as the thunderous BANG filled the air, his sword-bearing arm raised and summoned his battle aurora.
A magnificent display of colours appeared as the shell hit the barrier Senji had set up. Waves of magnetic energy looked like ripples in a pond at the point of impact. The Shell exploded sending shrapnel and smoke within the circle of guards which had carried solid steel shields to deflect any oncoming projectiles. "FIRE!" The guards dropped their shields and pumped rounds after rounds into the smocking remains of their target. They stopped after they had finally exhausted their ammunition.
Smoke rose into the air as Shinobu's heart sank while sitting within the cockpit of Mecha Tama. She prayed for Senji's safety, hoping that he would live through this attack. The smoke cleared momentarily a body could be seen still standing. "I'll have all of you know that. that was not enjoyable! [giggle] But fortunate for you, I have a great sense of humour! Ah hahahahaha~!" Senji's battle aurora surged and a spherical shock wave burst from him, sending soldiers, even vehicles flying backwards into already crippled buildings.
Senji leapt into the air and maintained his altitude. Looking at the tank only made him more curious as its cannon barrel aimed itself towards him. "You know that it has no effect on me! So why even try?" A swing with his sword he unleashed the biggest shock wave he gave out yet. The white glowing wave sliced through the thick armour of the M1A1 as the glass from the buildings behind the tank all shattered.
There was no explosion but the tank quickly spit in two as smoke poured out of the inner compartments of the armoured vehicle. Soldiers quickly abandoned their posts and rushed out while laying a cover fire as they retreated. The bullets bounced off the invisible field around him as Senji laughed out loud. "Hmmm? I sense two large battle auroras near by! [giggle] Does this mean that there is a new challenge?!"
Senji turned and sure enough. Motoko and her sister were in their battle stance, ready for battle. He smiled and raised his black sword as he slowly descended down back to solid ground. "Bring it on!"
END OF CHAPTER
Sorry one more chapter and it is going to be a little more intense in the action and the passion. Also Shinobu is going to get involved in the conflict. Mecha Tama gets destroyed! But an ending picture will be drawn! Featuring: The possessed Senji and Shinobu bearing the glowing dagger! More details in the next chapter!
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