Okay, here is yet another chapter for anybody who was waiting for it. So yeah, thanks for the reviews!!! Oh yeah, if I misspell anything, sorry!!!
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The scream had belonged to Miaka as she saw the large shape that came lunging out of the woods.
The large half man, half wolf creature landed on top of Miaka, dragging her to the ground, its claws tearing at her. Despite her illness Miaka still was able to move quickly enough to block Nuriko from that…that thing.
"Miaka!"
She was doing her best to fight him off but she was weak and her strength just wasn't what it normally was. At this rate he would be tearing her throat out in no time flat.
"Ashitare."
The twins stood motionless while Nuriko rushed forward yanking the beast off of Miaka.
"You bastard!"
The warriors, in their rush to protect Miaka had completely forgotten about the twins. At that moment, it didn't really matter. All they cared about was keeping the Priestess of Suzaku safe.
"What the hell is he doing here?" Suboshi asked.
"I don't know, but we can't just let him tear her apart. Nakago will have our skins if we let her get killed. Besides, he said he wanted her for himself."
The two boys suddenly appeared in front of Ashitare, shielding the Suzaku warriors. Nakago would do more than just have their skins that would come later. No, there were far worse punishments to be had for failing the blonde general. He was ruthless beyond comprehension. The last person to fail him…well, let's just say he was never the same way again. His screams could be heard echoing through out the palace, and had haunted the dreams of the twins for months.
"Get lost Ashitare. You have no business here!" Amiboshi commanded.
"Nakago sent me to see that you finish the job," he growled.
"We'll take care of it, now get out of here. What will Nakago say when he discovers you nearly killed the girl?"
A look very much like fear crossed over the beast man's face. He had his own reason's to fear the general. But he would be damned if he took orders from a couple of kids. He charged the twins, expecting them to run, but they stood their ground.
"RYUSESIE!"
Suboshi attacked Ashitare with perfect precision. He never missed. His brother had begun playing his flute again, but this time the music was only damaging to the ears of Ashitare.
"Stop! Stop it!," he growled," Damn you! DAMN YOU!!!!"
Ashitare cursed the boys and ran for the shadows of the woods. He would be safe there, for awhile at least. The twins turned their attention back to the Priestess who lay unconscious and bleeding in Nuriko's arms. Ashitare had seriously hurt her. They were both dumb founded by the girl's loyalty to her warrior's.
"Miaka!..Come on Miaka, wake up…you gotta hang in there," Nuriko pleaded.
"Miaka!"
"Allow me to help," Amiboshi said kneeling beside the bleeding Priestess.
He quickly cleansed and bandaged the Priestess' wounds. They were deep. She would most likely be needing stitches.
"She'll need stitches. It should be fine until she can reach a doctor."
"Why are you helping us? It's all your damn fault she was hurt!" Tamahome shouted, shoving the younger boy into a nearby tree.
"Get your hands off of my brother!"
Suboshi gripped Tamahome's arms tight enough to bruise and yanked him off of Amiboshi.
"Touch him again and I will kill you," Suboshi said vehemently.
"No brother, he's right. It was our fault," Amiboshi said, taking his brother's hand in his," Take care of your Priestess, but know this Suzaku warriors, we will meet again."
The two boys disappeared in a sudden blur, leaving the warriors in the uncomfortable silence.
"Come on," Tasuki said," The town's not that far from here."
But the town was not what they had expected. It was desolate, practically a wasteland. There were a few houses here and there but that was it. The people mostly hid away in their houses, except for a few who were vainly trying to farm the land.
"You there, is there a doctor in this town?" Nuriko asked.
"Uh…yeah. He lives at the end of town," tan old man said.
"I can take you."
Tasuki turned toward the voice and found a boy of thirteen standing behind them.
"Say what?"
"You're looking for the doctor right? I can take you to his house if you'd like."
"Great kid, show us the way."
The group hurried down the streets until they came to a somewhat humble appearing shack.
"Mitsukake! These people need help!"
A somewhat young and handsome man looked up from the herbs in his hands. A shocked look crossed his face when he saw Miaka lying unconscious in Nuriko's arms.
"Chiriko, get a clean bowl of water and some bandages. Quickly get the girl into bed, we'll take care of her don't worry. What happened to her?"
"She's been poisoned and we were attacked on the road."
Mitsukake looked up at Tasuki's words.
"What kind of poison was it."
"I don't know the name I jus' know makaiju leaves cure it."
"Makaiju leaves…"
"Chiriko!"
The young boy approached the doctor and listened intently to what the doctor whispered to him, then exited the room.
"How long ago was she poisoned?"
"Five, six hours."
"Then we already be too late…"
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