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The Black Slayer
A Bit of Hyper Insanity!!(and stupid soldiers!!)
Jessica
dilly_freak7_7@hotmail.com
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I felt him messing with the bottom of my shirt. I gritted my teeth against my own instinct to attack. His hand moved to my neck and took hold of my throat while the other reached to cut off my shirt. Just as he began to slit it open, I growled loud, deep in my throat. As his own little warning, he let the dagger graze my skin as he cut off the shirt. The thing fell away form me in pieces and his dagger returned to my neck. Dilandau turned me around and faced me. I looked straight into his eyes. I would play no hapless maiden. He threw away the dagger and before I could even begin to scream, he smothered my mouth with his hand. Now was my chance. While he was busy keeping me still, and after intense concentration, I had reached the desired affect. I dug long talons into his sides. His eyes opened wide in shock and as he pulled away, his hand was cut on my sharp fangs. The wounds in his sides bled freely and blood trickled down his palm. I smiled maliciously and licked his blood from my lips with a slightly longer than normal tongue. My eyes had turned crimson red and were now slitted as a dragon's. My hair had become jet black with streaks of red in it. A tail like that of my reptilian counterpart sprouted from just above my low pants. Draconic wings burst from my back. All of these extremities were black as well as the spikes that ran down the middle of my back.
Dilandau studied me for a moment before moving to wipe the blood off his face.
Dil, if you don't behave, I'll have to send you back or better yet, kill you' I smiled.
Why do you always spoil my fun?' he pouted.
I wouldn't call that fun' I replied. I'm tired and spells aren't easy. Leave me alone and go sleep in the den' I ordered.
Why should I?' he argued.
Would you like four more scars on that cheek?' I raised a claw menacingly.
Fine, fine' he muttered. Dragon bitch' he muttered after he had turned.
Thank you' I answered. Quick as lightning, I picked up his dagger and threw it. It landed with a thunk in he door frame right next to his head.
Thanks, but I have my own' I told him. He rolled his eyes as he pulled the blade out of the wood. Bye bye now' I said with false sweetness. He turned and left, much to my relief. I sighed to myself and started shaking as my draconic additions faded and melted back into my body. That was too close for comfort, I thought. *Why? I don't belong to him in any way, shape, or form. I should have thoroughly kicked his ass. I am getting a room change back on Gaea whether he likes it or not. I'll room with Mark or someone. Harder to pick on one person with two around.* I continued shaking in the grips of the fear that was still lingering in my mind. *Next time won't be so easy. God! At least I'm still alive and sane! I have GOT to get a hold of myself!!* Without hesitation, I put up a hand and slapped myself on my already battered cheek. That brought me back to reality.
(Dil-chan's POV)
Bitch.....whore.....slut......' I muttered all the names I could think for her under my breath as I went downstairs. *Where the hell is that place she told me to go? I don't even know what it is!!* Just as I stepped off the landing on the stairs, I noticed her little loverboy asleep on the couch. Smiling. *I should just kill him now!!* The thought sounded good to me, so I pulled my dagger out of my belt and crept up behind the couch. Then my owned goddamned mind warned me. *She'll kill you* Realizing this to be true, I began cussing again and walked down the hall, eventually finding my way to the den, and eventually falling asleep.
(my POV)
When I woke up the next morning, I wondered if it all was a dream. Then I noticed my armor and cursed. *Why the hell is all this crap put on MY shoulders?!?* I groaned and put a pillow over my head. *And when did my window face east?!?* After debating whether or not to get up for another half an hour, I finally did fall out of bed. Literally. More curses. I got just one glimpse of my clock and groaned again. It was now 8:26. I usually wake up at noon on weekends. After another half hour of cursing, struggling, some tearing, and more cursing, I was finally dressed and going down the stairs. To find Dilandau choking Mark, both with nothing more than boxers on. It took me a couple of minutes to wake up. Meanwhile, Mark turned purple, and Dil got that insane little grin. Grr.
Dil!' I said. He turned and noticed me. And squeezed harder. I had enough. I backhanded him so hard his lip split and he stumbled backwards against a wall. Dil glared. I glared. Dil glared. Mark stood up. Dil glared. I glared daggers. Dil glared swords. I glared H-bombs. Dil glared.
You might want to leave' I said.
Um...ok' Mark said and walked into the kitchen. Back to glaring.....Oh, ya, he's never seen me ice cold, white hot, prepare to die you son of a bitch mad. Hmm. Time for the layeth of the smacketh downeth on his ass!............eth.
Why?' A simple enough question. *My sentences will probably be kept to three syllables or less.*
Why? That little son of a bi-' He never finished. A certain fist connected with his jaw just then. I'll never forget that blood flying through the air......
Thank you' I said coldly. I turned to join Mark in the kitchen. Heheh. Less than halfway there, SOMETHING *COUGHCOUGH* tripped me. Grr. I flipped before I hit the ground and landed on my back to see Dil leaning over me with a dagger ready to drive the tip through my heart. Or my head. Whichever was closest.
Men are so weak' I said just before I kicked him in his family jewels. Hard. My turn to smile. His turn to double over in crippling pain. Now I get to the kitchen unhindered. Heheh. Too many short sentences. Oh well. Dil got dressed while Mark and I ate breakfast and Mark got dressed while I sat and watched Dil eat. And we're all one big happy family who can't stand the sight of each other! (AN: I am officially hyper) My mom and sister woke up about a half hour later to find Dil mesmerized by the tv and Mark talkin to me about.....stuff.....*cough* OR SO HE THOUGHT!!!!! I wasn't even paying attention to him, I was watchin Dil being mesmerized by the tv. And I was jealous of the tv. Stupid tv!!!! My mom and my sister ate breakfast and both went to work. (AN: i don't feel like putting in a dialogue so DEAL WITH IT!!!) And thus the fun begins. Dil found a lighter (dear god save us all!!!!) and proceeded to torch the neighbors bushes cuz I wouldn't let him torch ours. Mark found a hose and constantly put out the fires much to Dil's dismay. Several bruises formed and more than one lip was split. More than once...I then decided I had had enough of it and sent Mark home to pack stuff up for Gaea. Dil's happy cuz he gets to go home and kick lots of people around. I'm happy because there aren't lighters on Gaea. Mark's happy cuz he gets to leave his strange little world of drunk parents and abusive siblings. Just before Mark got back, I remembered that my mom wouldn't be happy for me to go. So, I left her a note.
Mom,
I'm so sorry to be leaving again so soon. I love you and Jenny. Take care of yourselves, you deserve it. Mark doesn't want to stay, so I'm taking him with me. This isn't the last time I'll see you, I might come back in the near future for a better goodbye. If you want, I'll take you to Gaea with me. You might like it, but you'll have to start over. I'll come back in another two months, okay? I love you guys, take care.
Jessica
I was going to miss them. I left the note pinned to the refrigerator. Next, I sent an email to my best friends telling them about Dil, Gaea, the Ryuugekitai, and my intentions of going back. I also included that I might come back and take them with me. *That should catch their attention* Thus prepared, and with Mark back, I got ready to return. I set up a ring of candles for some reason; I was running on instincts now. Thankfully, there was no wind outside where I set them up. I had the boys stand on either side of me; Dil on my left, Mark on my right, both boys holding one of my hands. I began chanting the spell. Backwards, this time. I was able to stand for the first two minutes, then I collapsed, my mind and mouth still forming words. At long last, and after seven minutes, the pillar of light materialized and lifted us three away to that strange planet behind the moon.
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Once again, I was unconscious when we landed. And, once again, the feeling was there, just as before. I had since become used to it. I was vaguely aware of Mark and Dil arguing over something. They sounded so far away. Finally, my eyes opened a crack. It was night and full moons. We were in a rather dense forest.
Stop' I whispered. Stop' I said again when they didn't. Mark noticed and leaned over me.
Are you all right?' he asked.
Spells.....tired.......strength......' I was SOOOOOOOO tired! My arms felt like rocks. Dilandau?' He turned.
What?'
Are we near civilization?'
Yes. Austoria'
Take Mark and get horses. Good ones. Provisions, cloaks. We need to go home' I ordered.
But-' Mark began.
I'll be fine. And don't fight! You both know the punishment' Mark was reluctant, but Dil was indifferent.
Come on. Follow me. I'll get the cloaks first so no one asks you about those strange clothes' Dil said.
Alright' Mark answered. When they had walked off, I dragged myself over to some bushes and collapsed with exhaustion. It was then that I found what that feeling of power was that had plagued me for the past month. It was magic. At that moment, I wished I could not be seen, so I could sleep. And the feeling responded. It exploded in me like a warehouse full of fireworks going off at once. It had been freed! It ran rampant in the bushes for a few moments, singing leaves, burning stems, before it quieted and did as I bid it. Worlds away, and one not too far off, five people winced in their sleep or cried out in pain. One was almost driven to the brink of insanity. One didn't sleep for days. Another sat in confusion and wondered what it meant for them. One smiled and laughed quietly at the herald of things to come. One trembled in fear at what they knew would become of them. Somewhere near the outskirts of Fanelia, a beam of light shot down from the Mystic Moon, and seperated Gaea's past hope from a heartbroken friend.
Where did she go?' Some one was wondering where I was. I woke up to find Dil on a fine piece of blood red male horseflesh. Behind him, Mark was on a chestnut mare, and a gorgeous black stallion with a white star on his forehead was tethered to Dil's saddle. Each horse was obviously high quality and loaded for travel. The black stallion, mine, was fidgety. I let the spell drop and stood up yawning.
There you are' Dil said, plainly bored.
How long were you gone?'
Three hours. Dawn's in two. Shall we go?' He tossed me a pure black cloak that, when thrown over my shoulders, reached down to my ankles. I swung my rested body up into the saddle and immediately the stallion tried to toss me. I held on with grim determination. The stallion then figured he couldn't throw me back, so he bucked. I refused to be dumped. I saw my chance and dealt him one good smack between the ears. He stopped bucking and stood completely still, his chest heaving.
Let's go' I said. Dil took the lead and we soon found ourselves on a road near Austoria. Upon reaching the road, we broke into a brisk trot to save the horses and keep them going for a while. We encountered little trouble until we met up with a small group of soldiers on the road. The commander ordered us to stop. Dilandau looked like he was going to draw his sword, but I glared at him to stop. Luckily for us, our hoods were still up and our faces couldn't be seen. I spurred my mount forward a few steps to signal to everyone that I was going to do the talking.
Hello boys. Anything I can do for you?' I asked.
Yes, about an hour ago, three horses of the king's stock were stolen from the stables, and one of them was a stallion being trained for use by the king. The horses are all fine quality and would be sorely missed. Have you seen two men in black cloaks with three horses?' *Either they can't see in the dark, or they are extremely stupid*
I'm sorry officer, but no, I haven't seen the culprits and if I do, I'll be sure to cut off their heads and send them to you on silver platters' I said, a touch of menace in my voice. Most of the small company looked shocked.
Er, you do not have to risk yourself, lady, if you would just report them to us....' his voice trailed off as he eyed Dilandau. You there, what is your name?' the commander asked. I interjected before Dilandau could speak.
He's mute. Had his tongue cut out for some reason. I found him in an alley. I just call him Murdoc' I said for him. Dilandau looked furious, but just shrugged and kept quiet.
And you? What is your name?' he asked Mark.
J-j-josh, s-sir' he stuttered. *Good acting*
What are you three doing out at this hour?' he asked.
Oh, just passing by, have to get back home you know. I have to make sure our cattle didn't get loose. We left Austoria so early because our home is a bit of a way off and we can make it by sundown if we hurry. Zibach is quite a while away, you know' I said smoothly, the anger not showing in my voice. Dilandau's eyes gleamed with malice and excitement.
Well, thank yo---Zaibach?!? Show your faces!!' he practically yelled.
Gladly' I growled. All three of us pulled back our hoods. Horror showed on all the soldier's faces. To them, it was looking on the face of death.
Great gods!!! It's her!! she's the one that captured Allen Schezar!' Dilandau Albatou?!? We're as good as dead!!' Stand and fight!!' They're outnumbered five to one!!' They can kill forty each!!!' The cries of the soldiers filled the air as my group sat and watched silently. I knew Dilandau was anticipating the next reaction as much as I.
It's amusing how much chaos just a face can cause' Dilandau said in my ear. Then the ring of fifteen swords being unsheathed sounded in the now calm night air.
Surrender!! Come quietly and perhaps you won't be killed!' the commander ordered.
But that just takes all the fun out of it' I pouted.
But how can you fight back without weapons?' the leader asked with a triumphant grin. I answered with an evil smile.
How can you be so sure?' I asked.
You wear no swordbelt! This one doesn't either!' he said, pointing to Josh'. Mark just smiled. Then I recognized the long package on his horse within easy reach.
Daggers are easily hidden' I answered, knowing the reply.
A dagger against fifteen soldiers with swords? Ha! You'd be dead in less than a minute!' he said.
Is that the best you can do? Because I alone can kill you all in the same amount of time' I said smoothly. The fear started to show through his smile.
Then prove it!' he said daringly. I smiled again.
Should I let them live longer by not using a weapon?' I asked Dilandau loudly. He smiled maliciously and didn't answer.
Well? What are you waiting for? Kill me! If you can!!' the soldier mocked. The rest of the company took courage from their leader's words and laughed hesitantly.
Very well' I said as my only warning. The laughter grew as I stood on the saddle, watching the group of armed men. Look! And look well! This is the last time any of you will set your eyes upon a woman!' The laughter grew in volume. As silent as death itself, I flipped off my horse and landed directly in front of the last soldier in the company. He abruptly stopped laughing and before he could react, I had slammed my fist into his face, making sure to jut out two knuckles and ruin his eyes. He screamed and the rest of the laughter stopped. Many of the soldiers turned and looked at the empty space where I had been in confusion. I had flipped back up into the air and proceeded to land on each soldier in turn, at the very least breaking their shoulders. Soon, only the commander was left standing and unscathed. Instead of landing on him I landed in front of him and unfortunately for him, he was ready to defend himself. It would only stay his death a little longer. I dodged a swipe from his sword and rolled under his legs. He swung at me again and I back flipped out of the way, kicking him full in the jaw on the way back. He fell back and landed in the dirt on his back, dazed from the force of the blow, blood leaking out of the side of his mouth. I quickly disarmed him and held the sword against his neck.
Be careful what you wish for' I said with a venomous smile just before slicing his throat. I dropped the sword and stretched.
That was good exercise' I said as I remounted my horse. Mark was looking at me like I just told him he's gotta die. They aren't dead, just knocked out. The commander may bleed to death though. Stupid people' Dilandau smiled yet again and shook his head. We started off again and didn't encounter any other trouble for the rest of the day. That night, we camped near a clearing with a stream running through it, surrounded by tall, oak like trees. We simply rolled up in thick blankets and slept after a quick dinner of travel rations. We started no fire.
heyhey!! another chapter done!!YAHOOO!!!!! o well. forward!!
-Lil Pyro
