Facing Death's Wrath
Chapter 5



*Peeks in, Many sweatdrops* "Uh..Very sorry! How long has it been? Months?!? Geeze..I'm soo very sorry, but i was on writer's block, and had alot of problems goin on, and now i have Fcat ta worry bout on Tuesday and Wednesday, so..I'm gonna try ta have some more chapters out if i can get that." Kento grins wildly, "My fans miss me?" Sage rolls his eyes, "No,they missed me! I'm the gorgeous one." Kento growls, "Your pretty-" Sage smiles sexily, "I know-" Kento smirks evily, "Pretty stupid and ugly if you ask me! And those who say i'm nothing but a pig, you don't know me then, i'm a growing person."

Sage snorts in digust,"He goes for midnight snacks, don't believe him." Kento growls,tackling Sage to the floor. Sakeri sweatdrops, eyes narrowing in fustration,"I can't deal with a house full of five guys and two tigers. 'Specially when they get into arguements." Looks at the two brawling guys, fists clench in anger,"KNOCK IT OFF NOW!!!" The guys break apart,growling and throwing each other dirty looks." "Gawd, 'specially these two. The moment ya'll been waitin for, 'nother chapter. Don't own Ronin warriors or i'd erase their damn mouths so they couldn't talk no more." -_-

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Ryo closes his eyes,fustration getting the better of him. Why was everything suddenly spinin counter clock wise? He felt tired, ashamed, dirty. The floor suddenly came up at him,knocking into him with it's cold,hard surface. Everything seemed to mimick his anger and sorrow.
A cold feeling washed over him.

Everything was his fault, he was useless, no one needed him. He kept repeating this to himself untill his eyes could stay open no longer. He knew he went uncounsious,it was pitch black where he was, he coulden't understand why. Why was this happening to him?

The others probably hate him now. Ryo knew none of how wrong he was. It felt as if he'd stay in the dark,cold void of nothingess, unloving, not a care in the world would take pity on him. The Ronins appeard before him, darkness befalling on their eyes as if possessed, blaming problems on him. Ryo diden't blame them, he totally agreed, he was trash.

Sanada Ryo diden't deserve to be the leader of the group. All he did was fuck up on things, he would end up doing it again. No one could count on him. Mia..Oh Mia..She had no faith in him what so ever. Failing again, what a fool this teenager is, this 16 year old could fix no stop nothin, it wa clear now.

This information in his endless nightmare registered in his head. So cruel, it hurts so badly like a wound at the chest, but he had thought it was all true to him. The raven haired male could protect no one from danger. It prooved to be the truth because he wasn't there to save his father, or the time the others got wounded in battle. How Mia and Yulie were captured by a dynasty soldier and thrown into a holographic screen.

The time white blaze was killed saving his ass. Truth hurt, but it had to come out. To him, he deserved to die, he thought by him being dead everything would be alright. There would be no more trouble evolving out of no where. The trouble started when he joined the guys.

His counsious disagreed with him though. They fought each other without end. 'Tell me! How can you say i'm not worthless? That i haven't caused a damn thing? I'm the problem here, i brought the trouble and got everyone hurt! Kill me, i don't deserve to live!'
Counsious just shook his head pitifully, frowning, 'You are wrong, you have no caused any trouble at all. Open your eyes to the real world, this is only a dream! Can you not see that for yourself? Go back to the others, you shall see.' His counsious's voice had dissappered out of nowhere, he groaned. What the hell is going on? Things started to spin on him again. A head ache produced, inticing his fustration more if possible. Damnit, when would all of this end?

It was like an annoying gnat. The ones that pester you and try to get into your eyes? Damn right annoying as hell, it felt like that to the poor male. He went through alot, everything just kept building up on him. Ryo Sanada needed a break from it all, it was too much.

Which is the reason that caused him to slice his wrist which were dry of crusty blood. His body felt so heavy, like when you sit on your foot or leg too long, and it falls asleep and you can't get up? Like that, his back ached with irrisitable pain. A tingling feeling made it's way up his upper arm, he had rested on it for too long. His vision was hazy, fuzzy even when his eye lids drifted open.

How long has he been out like this? Must have been for an hour or so, the sun had begun too set in a beautiful horizon colors. It was like a painting you saw in a painting store and just coulden't keep your eyes off. It backond Ryo outside who stumbled to his feet and struggled to walk outside,bones tired. Purple,pink and orange had came together as one of the same, mixing into a beautiful shade, clouds were forming on either side of the sky, motioning for a fall of rain.

The smell of rain was enchanting. It brought back memories of the past that throbed his head. When the rain fell, Sanada believed it was his Mother crying of happiness when it was light, and of sorrow or anger when it came down hard. Rain reminded him of his mother, she smelt like that. Somehow, he could remember that.

Mrs. Sanada's touch was like a breeze from the wind. It felt so soft and comforting, would put you to sleep if you felt it before. The wind could draw away any negative feelings. When the wind blew softly, it's Mrs. Sanada running her fingers across your cheeks and through your hair for comfort. She always knew how to bring that kind of feeling to you, no matter how angry or sad you could be, she had a way of getting to you, she would never be forgotten.

Her smile was like the sun rising, it could lighten up your moods. Make you smile too even, like it did with others. She was loved dearly and also missed, Mrs. Sanada could hold onto life no longer. But she was happy, and she showed it when she smiled softly before she died. The words, 'I love you' Dieing on her lips with her last breath.

It brought tears to anyone's eyes who felt her presence or thought of her. Ryo reminded them of her, she was a beautiful, kind, and sweet women. (I don't know her real name so, i'm just gonna make up a name for her.) ^ In loving memory: Mrs. Maria Sanada, A mother of one, and a sweet Wife, Mother and Friend. She shall never be fogotten. May she live in peace. We all love you very much. ^

Ryo winced in pain, staring at the sunset settling down below. The moon showed fairly, transparent, in a cresent shape, half cut off from the dark side of it's face. Darkness would fall soon, he should head home. Staying here would be too much of a risk. The rain lightly started to pour from the skys above, tenderly touching the skin,hair and cloths on Ryo and others.

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The other quickly took of to the mansion. If they diden't get under shelter soon, they'd all get sick. They were already sick with two contagious diseases:Worry and Stress. Where would Ryo be? Would he ever come back home? These question built up more worry from everyone of the Ronin household. Everyone whiped there feet on the carpet, afraid they'd never hear the last of it from Mia. Mia..She said nothing, tears still trickling down her fragile beautiful face. Rowen set her down gently, wondering if she was okay.

Sage and Cye locked gazes, frowning worriedly before looking straight at Mia. Kento stared out the window in the house. 'Ryo, Man, were all worried about ya dude.' *Sigh* 'Please come home, before we all have a nervous break down. Mia needs you, she doesn't look too good.' "Mia? Are you going to be okay?" The young women said nothing, trudging upstairs to her room, not a wisper of a word escaping from her cherry red lips. Cye frowned more, "Poor girl, She's just really stressed, let her get some rest guys." Sage nodded in agreement, violet eyes crossing the window, "Hopefully Ryo gets back before nightfall."

Rowen sighed hard and long, too many worries claimed his mind, he walked away from the others and went to his room. Mimicking Mia's actions, he closed his door, not loud but not soft either. Kento shook his head, splashing abit of rain water on Sage, grinning slightly when the blonde guy scowled at him. Being tackled down, the two guys wrestled one another, it was quiet stupid but hey, at least it released stress. Cye sweatdroped, mumbling things uhearable under his breath.

Shivering,the sandy haired boy went and got towels for everyone, they were wet. Bones ached, souls shake, tears reawake. Rain falls, feelings crawl, worries getting too tall. Tears seemed to want to keep coming out, being questioned why coulden't they just stop? Hearts frozen in place, eyes stony, staring out a window, feelings overlapping each other.

Questions rise, never answered, battered to pieces with anger and confusion. It hurt so much, it was unbearable. How could love be so wonderful yet cruel at the same time? Isen't ironic, how people would fall in and out of love so easily, and yet they question their hearts for an answer. Laughing out your sorrow diden't help much the last time i tried, feelings bid good bye.

Mia brushed her soaked aburn hair,shaky cold hands not helping any. She smiled sadly, hoping the tears would stop but they only continued to flow quickly, damn it all! Why did she have to be so weak? Weak to her feelings for Ryo? He was so naive not to notice that she loved him, not as a brother, but a lover, it came crashing down on her by every inch.

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Walking continously, blood cleaning away by the fall of rain. Ryo finnally reached the house, soaked deeper then his cloths, silently opening the door, the cold tense air hit him. The raven haired male shivered,sighing for awaiting an ambush by the Ronins. He hadn't ment to worry them all, but i guess that was too much to ask for. He took a deep breath, awaiting what was coming to him.

Kento looked up from his brawl with Sage, eyes widdening. He jumped up quickly, running to Ryo and pulling him to a bear hug, "Yo Ryo! Where ya been buddy? We've been looking all over for you! Are you alright? You had us worried stif,man! EVERY BODY, RYO IS HOME!!"

Rowen raced down stairs, looking at Ryo, "When were you going to come back, Ryo? We were out looking for you everwhere!" Cye came in from the kitchen, relife filling his face,"It's about time you camme home." Ryo gave a sheepish look, "Sorry guys, i just..had to get some alone time. I diden't mean to worry you all." Sage stroded over, patting Ryo on the back, "Next time be more thoughtful and think before you jump. Where were you?"

Ryo tried to swallow the lump in his throat, his voice cracked,"I-I don't want to talk about it guys. I'm sorry." Cye's eyes softened,"It's alright mate, you don't have to tell us, but we would like to know next time before you do something crazy." Ryo smiled, he felt warm, but was tackled to the ground, he laughed as his face was licked by his best friend since child hood,"Down boy!" White blaze paid no heed, licking his cheek and affectionatly rubbin his head against Ryo's chest,happy to see him again.

Kento looked at the stairs, a frown passing his features, "Mia is up stairs, she hasn't been down. I think you should go see her." Ryo gently pushed White blaze off,whipping his face, worry in his eyes, "Is Mia alright?" Sage sighed, sitting in a chair in the living room,"She's hurt emotionally and worried about you." Rowen nodded to Ryo, motioning him to go see Mia. Cye went back into the kitchen to make snacks and beverages for everyone,"Make sure everyone gets dried off!"

The White tiger shook excess water off, flicking it onto Sage,Rowen and Kento, grinning tigerly as they growled. Kento jumped onto the beast,wrestling him,"I'm going to get you for that!" Rowen dried off with a towel he got,rolling his eyes. Sage scoweled,"Damnit, now i have to take a shower and rewash my hair again!" He stormed off to the shower, leaving everyone smirking. He never ceased to amaze any one of them.

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Ryo knocked on Mia's bedroom door, nervous of what she would say to him. His heart raced and skiped a beat for an unknown reason. What would he say to her? What would she say to him? He looked up as the young women opened her bedroom door, harshly wiping at her tears.

His heart broke in two. He had really hurt her, not on purpose but still. "Mia, I'm sorry" She went to close the door on him, but he stoped her,pushing the door open, and closing it gently, "I diden't mean to hurt you!" Mia backed away as if touching him would burn her. She woulden't let him touch nor hold her to him, she foiled back, shaking her head, "Just leave me alone Ryo! Go, leave me!" She wimpered when he diden't obey, only walking closer to her,"Stop it Ryo, don't cause any more damage, i can't take it!"

What surprised her out of her wits, was when he pulled her into his strong embrace,holding her tightly close, it hurt him too. Mia pounded against his chest, trying to get away,"Damn you Ryo! Why do you have to do this?" She stoped when he caught her wrists, gently wiping her tears, which silenced her. She woulden't look at him, she'd be strong and show it. Ryo smiled sadly inwardly, she was so stuborn and determined, but that's two of the things he loved her for.

Ryo knew she loved him, and he loved her aswell, but the timing back then was terrible because they were in a middle of a war. Now, they could actually have a relationship, maybe even more. Sanada Ryo was very protective of Mia, he would die for her, give his soul to hell if he had to to keep her safe from harm. Silence claimed the room, no one said a word. Tension was gnawing everywhere it could.

Lifting her chin to look into her eyes, his eyes soft, "Mia, I love you, i'm never going to leave you, and i diden't mean to hurt you, i'll never do it again. I have always and will always love you, i did back then and i still do now. I won't let you go." Mia sunk into his arms,"Oh Ryo...I love you too" Ryo pulled Mia closer, hugging her close, both ending up backing into the bed and falling onto the matress. Not caring of the wetness from there cloths and hair.

Sanada kissed Mia passionatly, lips firey and soft, Mia hesitated but surrendered to the kiss, sweet lips moving with his in a dance of love. He ran his hands down her sides, while she stroked his cheek tenderly, running a hand through his hair. This continued for a moment untill they stoped,smiling at each other. Neither regretted anything that just happened. In fact, they went in again for it.

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"Woah! That was a long chapter! Hoped ya like it, Review! And also, i wanted to know if you guys should think i should have abit of a lemon chapter and continue on. There's going to be a surprise at the end of this fic!" ^_~ Kento throws his fist into the air,"Oh yeah! Go for it Baby!" Ryo raises an eyebrow, smirking like a wild cat, thinking one thing, "Black mail." "So evil!! wahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahah-" *Cough Cough choke choke* "Ooh, that can hurt ya voice box sometimes." Kento flexes his muscles, "She's going to be updating the rest of her fics now, see ya later!"