Katie: Hn. I do not own anything. I hope this is long enough for everyone!
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Aki, Kilana and Yuji arrived behind Sora. It was up to them now to stop Kei and save Reiko. They decided to head out after Evan to Kei's place (Pointed out by the villagers) and also kill Kei; sorta like killing 2 birds with one stone. Before they could actually get where they were going, they had to hike through a forest, and cross a river. The old lady had said her name was Ginny. She had spoke with them once before they left. Since the boys were going to slay their largest enemy, the elfin people had supplier them with medicines, and water, with a bag to carry them too, of course. They started on their way down a beaten path just outside the village. The small boys of the village watched them go down until they weren't visible anymore. Ginny's words still haunted Sora and he couldn't get them out of his head.
\\\It's flashback time, kiddies! \\\ "Reiko is a strange one. I have watched her for some time." Ginny coughed.
"Why, might I ask?" Motoko inquired.
"Well, I happen to be a half-demon myself, as are you and Yuji."
"Motoko?" Aki asked, stunned.
"Okay, okay...yeah, my dad was an angel, but I'll all demon, y'hear?"
"Anyway, what's up with this Evan character?" Kilana asked, trying to sound tough.
"Evan....." Ginny sighed. "He's working for Kei. I'm sure once Kei sees how incompetent Evan is, he'll eliminate him."
"And what will happen to Reiko?" Sora gulped.
"She too, will probably be killed, once Kei is done with her." Ginny said, filled with guilt.
"But, Reiko is one of the strongest people I know! Couldn't she fight him off?"
"No. Since she is a halfling, she gets a boost of power wherever she is. She happens to be here, where we mainly use healing powers. That will be no use to her. That's why she didn't see when Evan took her katana. Besides, she doesn't even know how to use a great sum of her angel powers."
They were silent. The only sound was the clink of the teapot on Ginny's cup. She took a sip and began again.
"Ye must realize, only persons with angel blood can handle the jewels; that's why he needs Evan and Reiko. However," Ginny took a deep breath. "Once infused with anything or anyone, it can be handled even by a mere human. Diamonds were once used for magic, until humans got their grubby hands on them."
"...I see. We have to get going now then!" Motoko announced.
\\\\End Flashback////
"WOULD YOU TWO STOP ARGUING?!" Kilana yelled; her voice rung through the forest, stopping Sora's train of thought.
"Okay, this isn't working. Why don't we split up?" Yuji suggested.
"Okay, great. I get Yuji, then." Kilana promulgated.
"I must warn you, he's a bloody coward. I'll go with Aki, since you need all the help you can get." Motoko told them.
"Okay, I'll go with you guys, then. You and Kilana can have some special alone time, Yuji." Sora taunted.
"Whatever, Sora. We'll go that way." Yuji pointed northeast.
"Okay, and we'll go that way." Sora pointed north.
And so, they broke up. Before they left, Kilana gave Motoko something.
"Koenma called it some technical name, but I call it a demon-tracker- thingamabob. It tells you when an already identified demon is approaching. Mainly Kei, or it could tell you where Reiko is." Kilana smiled, she was proud of her explanation.
"Ok, I'll use it well." Motoko responded, turning on her heel.
So far, the only disturbances for Aki, Sora and Motoko were some spiky vines that Motoko easily cut down. For Kilana and Yuji, it was the same. By sunset, Yuji and Kilana had found a small clearing that they would stay in for the night. However, for the others they were still on a path. The whole trip had been silence for both teams, so they could hear if there were any demons or anything stalking them. If you asked him, he wouldn't admit it but Sora's mind indeed was transfixed on Reiko. If he stared off into space, the only thing he could see was she. Okay, so somehow something else caught his eye, he could still hear her in his head!
"Sora's my friend!" or "Sora!! Help!" were some things that ran through his mind.
"Argh!" Sora punched himself in the face, not doing much damage anyway.
"What's up, Sora?" Aki asked, perplexed.
"It's...nothing." Sora told him, shaking his head. "Nothing to worry about!" Sora fake smiled, although it was quite believable.
"Well, ok, if you say so.." Aki responded, obviously doubting Sora's happy act.
They continued on. It might be awhile before they find a decent spot to rest. Meanwhile, Yuji and Kilana were fast asleep in a secure spot. Secure meaning camouflaged so nothing or no one would see them; meaning 20 pounds of leaves, sticks, and even some dirt. Anyway, back with Sora. He was having a hard time with the whole Reiko thing. Not because she was captured though. Sora, y'see, has a girlfriend at home. He didn't know what to tell her when he got back. 'Sorry, but I just don't love you anymore. It took me 2 days to figure that out.' He figured that wouldn't work. 'I'm just young and confused...' Nope, that wouldn't work either. Her name was Ashi, and they had only been going out a few weeks anyway. She really liked Sora, and his mom did too. Yusuke thought she was too soft; typical Yusuke of course. Sora, however, really really did not like Ashi. She was annoying and always spent all his money. He got her birthday presents, gifts for other holidays, and more. She didn't really seem to care. (A/n: Ashi means "evil" in Japanese) Sora wasn't between Ashi and Reiko, he didn't know what to think about Reiko and didn't feel anything for Ashi at all. He now had a throbbing headache. Motoko stopped in front of Sora. He bumped into her back. Sore rubbed his nose.
"Sorry, Motoko."
"It's alright. Anyways, we found a spot." Motoko announced.
Aki pointed to it. "We cleared it out while you were off in space, cadet."
"Ok, cool. Does anyone know how to make a fire?"
They looked at each other. Then they ran off in different directions with the same thing in mind: gather twigs. After a few minutes, they all came into the middle of the clearing. Motoko set them up so they would light properly.
"Hey Sora, can you use Rei Gun?" Motoko asked as she set up the twigs.
"Uh, yeah. My dad showed me how to do it a few months ago. Why?"
"I think we can set the sticks on fire that way." Motoko explained as she rose up onto her feet.
"Explain?" Aki said as he set some more twigs on the pile.
"Well, it's kind of like a light, right? Maybe we could reflect it off something shiny and set it aflame." Motoko rubbed her imaginary beard.
"Like what?" Aki yelled. He raised his hands up. "We're in THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE!"
"Gee, you're bright. We can use my huge, SHINY sword." Motoko frowned.
"Ok. Set it up, and I'll try and remember how to do this..." Sora said, curiously looking at his index finger.
Motoko unsheathed her sword. She turned towards the sticks.
"Ready?" She asked.
"Almost." Sora said. 'Ok Sora, concentrate. Dad said to concentrate all my energy into my finger...'
He pointed his finger at the sword. A little ball of energy formed on the tip of his finger.
"Awright! Ok.. Rei Gaaaaan!" Sora yelled. BANG! The little energy ball reflected off Motoko's sword and perfectly set the twigs on fire!
"Yes! Now," Aki said happily with a yawn, "Let's get some rest."
They all chose a luxurious spot on the ground and started to snooze. Aki had put some rocks around the fire, so they didn't think it would spread. Since the fire was small, it would go out eventually anyway. Meanwhile, Reiko and Evan had stopped somewhere for a rest. After hours of kicking and screaming, Reiko finally gave up and fell asleep. Evan had found a good spot to stay for the night also; it was near a pond. Now, Tanechigai hadn't stayed in the village as you might have thought. He was in Evan's pocket; he had snuck in during the fight. Evan was now proceeding to tie Reiko's sleeping body to a tree. She was snoring lightly now, with her head tilting slightly when she breathed. Evan smirked at the prize he'd won and walked over to the pond.
"Kei, I've brought the girl." He said staring into space.
"Excellent. You've brought her back quickly. The boys must be weak if you captured her so easily."
"Yes," Kei frowned. "The Sora one was average; stronger than his companions."
"I see. Well, I shall keep my end of the bargain if you dispose of them."
"Don't worry, sir." Kei smirked. "It would be my pleasure. After all, getting Reiko, and then rubbing it in Sora's bloody wreck of a face would be great. You can do that, correct?"
"Yes. I can hypnotize her. She will listen to your every word after I'm done with her. Even kill herself."
"Excellent." Reiko began to stir behind him. "Reiko is waking up. I will bring her first thing at dawn." Evan turned towards Reiko. She was awake now, but not fully. She blinked a few times. She looked at Evan.
"You." She said angrily. "Untie me at once! Do you have any idea whose daughter you're kidnapping?!" Reiko had no other choice but to resort to using her father's status. Since she had obviously been weakened by something, she really couldn't do anything. Evan walked over to Reiko and kneeled down.
"I wouldn't talk to me like that, if I were you."
"What are you talking about?"
"Your life is at the tip of mine and Kei's fingers. You should start calling me 'master.'" Evan held her chin and got a cold stare from Reiko in return. Evan smirked once again.
"Just one smile. C'mon...." Evan said coolly. He was inching closer and closer to her face. Tanechigai, sensing trouble, came slowly out of his pocket and hopped to the ground.
"Evan, don't you touch me. I'll scream!" Reiko attempted to scare him.
"Ooh, I'm so scared." Evan closed his eyes. Tanechigai hopped up onto Reiko's shoulders and then to her face. Evan leaned in for a kiss, but unfortunately Tanechigai was in the way. He had kissed Tanechigai! Evan spit on the ground and grabbed Tanechigai.
"Retarded toad! Get away from here!" He threw poor Tanechigai into the pond.
"TANECHIGAI! You monster!" Reiko growled with gritted teeth.
"Now, where were we?" Evan continued.
"No, no, way...SORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!" Reiko shrieked.
"He's NOT coming for you! Forget him!" Evan yelled grabbing her shoulders. He shoved her towards her face. "Just one little kiss, that's all." Evan whispered. Reiko was shaking all over. In Sora's camp, everyone heard the scream. They all woke up to also find the fire was out.
"It sounded like Reiko! What's Evan doing to her...?" Motoko exclaimed as she clenched a fist.
"We have to find her. Right Sora? Sora?" Aki looked around. No Sora! He had gone after Reiko using a gut instinct, a thing Yusuke had also always done. Sora had decided: He loved Reiko, even though they had only just met days ago. With a new sense of self-meaning, sora headed off to find his beloved!
"Reiko...I'm coming..."
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Aki, Kilana and Yuji arrived behind Sora. It was up to them now to stop Kei and save Reiko. They decided to head out after Evan to Kei's place (Pointed out by the villagers) and also kill Kei; sorta like killing 2 birds with one stone. Before they could actually get where they were going, they had to hike through a forest, and cross a river. The old lady had said her name was Ginny. She had spoke with them once before they left. Since the boys were going to slay their largest enemy, the elfin people had supplier them with medicines, and water, with a bag to carry them too, of course. They started on their way down a beaten path just outside the village. The small boys of the village watched them go down until they weren't visible anymore. Ginny's words still haunted Sora and he couldn't get them out of his head.
\\\It's flashback time, kiddies! \\\ "Reiko is a strange one. I have watched her for some time." Ginny coughed.
"Why, might I ask?" Motoko inquired.
"Well, I happen to be a half-demon myself, as are you and Yuji."
"Motoko?" Aki asked, stunned.
"Okay, okay...yeah, my dad was an angel, but I'll all demon, y'hear?"
"Anyway, what's up with this Evan character?" Kilana asked, trying to sound tough.
"Evan....." Ginny sighed. "He's working for Kei. I'm sure once Kei sees how incompetent Evan is, he'll eliminate him."
"And what will happen to Reiko?" Sora gulped.
"She too, will probably be killed, once Kei is done with her." Ginny said, filled with guilt.
"But, Reiko is one of the strongest people I know! Couldn't she fight him off?"
"No. Since she is a halfling, she gets a boost of power wherever she is. She happens to be here, where we mainly use healing powers. That will be no use to her. That's why she didn't see when Evan took her katana. Besides, she doesn't even know how to use a great sum of her angel powers."
They were silent. The only sound was the clink of the teapot on Ginny's cup. She took a sip and began again.
"Ye must realize, only persons with angel blood can handle the jewels; that's why he needs Evan and Reiko. However," Ginny took a deep breath. "Once infused with anything or anyone, it can be handled even by a mere human. Diamonds were once used for magic, until humans got their grubby hands on them."
"...I see. We have to get going now then!" Motoko announced.
\\\\End Flashback////
"WOULD YOU TWO STOP ARGUING?!" Kilana yelled; her voice rung through the forest, stopping Sora's train of thought.
"Okay, this isn't working. Why don't we split up?" Yuji suggested.
"Okay, great. I get Yuji, then." Kilana promulgated.
"I must warn you, he's a bloody coward. I'll go with Aki, since you need all the help you can get." Motoko told them.
"Okay, I'll go with you guys, then. You and Kilana can have some special alone time, Yuji." Sora taunted.
"Whatever, Sora. We'll go that way." Yuji pointed northeast.
"Okay, and we'll go that way." Sora pointed north.
And so, they broke up. Before they left, Kilana gave Motoko something.
"Koenma called it some technical name, but I call it a demon-tracker- thingamabob. It tells you when an already identified demon is approaching. Mainly Kei, or it could tell you where Reiko is." Kilana smiled, she was proud of her explanation.
"Ok, I'll use it well." Motoko responded, turning on her heel.
So far, the only disturbances for Aki, Sora and Motoko were some spiky vines that Motoko easily cut down. For Kilana and Yuji, it was the same. By sunset, Yuji and Kilana had found a small clearing that they would stay in for the night. However, for the others they were still on a path. The whole trip had been silence for both teams, so they could hear if there were any demons or anything stalking them. If you asked him, he wouldn't admit it but Sora's mind indeed was transfixed on Reiko. If he stared off into space, the only thing he could see was she. Okay, so somehow something else caught his eye, he could still hear her in his head!
"Sora's my friend!" or "Sora!! Help!" were some things that ran through his mind.
"Argh!" Sora punched himself in the face, not doing much damage anyway.
"What's up, Sora?" Aki asked, perplexed.
"It's...nothing." Sora told him, shaking his head. "Nothing to worry about!" Sora fake smiled, although it was quite believable.
"Well, ok, if you say so.." Aki responded, obviously doubting Sora's happy act.
They continued on. It might be awhile before they find a decent spot to rest. Meanwhile, Yuji and Kilana were fast asleep in a secure spot. Secure meaning camouflaged so nothing or no one would see them; meaning 20 pounds of leaves, sticks, and even some dirt. Anyway, back with Sora. He was having a hard time with the whole Reiko thing. Not because she was captured though. Sora, y'see, has a girlfriend at home. He didn't know what to tell her when he got back. 'Sorry, but I just don't love you anymore. It took me 2 days to figure that out.' He figured that wouldn't work. 'I'm just young and confused...' Nope, that wouldn't work either. Her name was Ashi, and they had only been going out a few weeks anyway. She really liked Sora, and his mom did too. Yusuke thought she was too soft; typical Yusuke of course. Sora, however, really really did not like Ashi. She was annoying and always spent all his money. He got her birthday presents, gifts for other holidays, and more. She didn't really seem to care. (A/n: Ashi means "evil" in Japanese) Sora wasn't between Ashi and Reiko, he didn't know what to think about Reiko and didn't feel anything for Ashi at all. He now had a throbbing headache. Motoko stopped in front of Sora. He bumped into her back. Sore rubbed his nose.
"Sorry, Motoko."
"It's alright. Anyways, we found a spot." Motoko announced.
Aki pointed to it. "We cleared it out while you were off in space, cadet."
"Ok, cool. Does anyone know how to make a fire?"
They looked at each other. Then they ran off in different directions with the same thing in mind: gather twigs. After a few minutes, they all came into the middle of the clearing. Motoko set them up so they would light properly.
"Hey Sora, can you use Rei Gun?" Motoko asked as she set up the twigs.
"Uh, yeah. My dad showed me how to do it a few months ago. Why?"
"I think we can set the sticks on fire that way." Motoko explained as she rose up onto her feet.
"Explain?" Aki said as he set some more twigs on the pile.
"Well, it's kind of like a light, right? Maybe we could reflect it off something shiny and set it aflame." Motoko rubbed her imaginary beard.
"Like what?" Aki yelled. He raised his hands up. "We're in THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE!"
"Gee, you're bright. We can use my huge, SHINY sword." Motoko frowned.
"Ok. Set it up, and I'll try and remember how to do this..." Sora said, curiously looking at his index finger.
Motoko unsheathed her sword. She turned towards the sticks.
"Ready?" She asked.
"Almost." Sora said. 'Ok Sora, concentrate. Dad said to concentrate all my energy into my finger...'
He pointed his finger at the sword. A little ball of energy formed on the tip of his finger.
"Awright! Ok.. Rei Gaaaaan!" Sora yelled. BANG! The little energy ball reflected off Motoko's sword and perfectly set the twigs on fire!
"Yes! Now," Aki said happily with a yawn, "Let's get some rest."
They all chose a luxurious spot on the ground and started to snooze. Aki had put some rocks around the fire, so they didn't think it would spread. Since the fire was small, it would go out eventually anyway. Meanwhile, Reiko and Evan had stopped somewhere for a rest. After hours of kicking and screaming, Reiko finally gave up and fell asleep. Evan had found a good spot to stay for the night also; it was near a pond. Now, Tanechigai hadn't stayed in the village as you might have thought. He was in Evan's pocket; he had snuck in during the fight. Evan was now proceeding to tie Reiko's sleeping body to a tree. She was snoring lightly now, with her head tilting slightly when she breathed. Evan smirked at the prize he'd won and walked over to the pond.
"Kei, I've brought the girl." He said staring into space.
"Excellent. You've brought her back quickly. The boys must be weak if you captured her so easily."
"Yes," Kei frowned. "The Sora one was average; stronger than his companions."
"I see. Well, I shall keep my end of the bargain if you dispose of them."
"Don't worry, sir." Kei smirked. "It would be my pleasure. After all, getting Reiko, and then rubbing it in Sora's bloody wreck of a face would be great. You can do that, correct?"
"Yes. I can hypnotize her. She will listen to your every word after I'm done with her. Even kill herself."
"Excellent." Reiko began to stir behind him. "Reiko is waking up. I will bring her first thing at dawn." Evan turned towards Reiko. She was awake now, but not fully. She blinked a few times. She looked at Evan.
"You." She said angrily. "Untie me at once! Do you have any idea whose daughter you're kidnapping?!" Reiko had no other choice but to resort to using her father's status. Since she had obviously been weakened by something, she really couldn't do anything. Evan walked over to Reiko and kneeled down.
"I wouldn't talk to me like that, if I were you."
"What are you talking about?"
"Your life is at the tip of mine and Kei's fingers. You should start calling me 'master.'" Evan held her chin and got a cold stare from Reiko in return. Evan smirked once again.
"Just one smile. C'mon...." Evan said coolly. He was inching closer and closer to her face. Tanechigai, sensing trouble, came slowly out of his pocket and hopped to the ground.
"Evan, don't you touch me. I'll scream!" Reiko attempted to scare him.
"Ooh, I'm so scared." Evan closed his eyes. Tanechigai hopped up onto Reiko's shoulders and then to her face. Evan leaned in for a kiss, but unfortunately Tanechigai was in the way. He had kissed Tanechigai! Evan spit on the ground and grabbed Tanechigai.
"Retarded toad! Get away from here!" He threw poor Tanechigai into the pond.
"TANECHIGAI! You monster!" Reiko growled with gritted teeth.
"Now, where were we?" Evan continued.
"No, no, way...SORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!" Reiko shrieked.
"He's NOT coming for you! Forget him!" Evan yelled grabbing her shoulders. He shoved her towards her face. "Just one little kiss, that's all." Evan whispered. Reiko was shaking all over. In Sora's camp, everyone heard the scream. They all woke up to also find the fire was out.
"It sounded like Reiko! What's Evan doing to her...?" Motoko exclaimed as she clenched a fist.
"We have to find her. Right Sora? Sora?" Aki looked around. No Sora! He had gone after Reiko using a gut instinct, a thing Yusuke had also always done. Sora had decided: He loved Reiko, even though they had only just met days ago. With a new sense of self-meaning, sora headed off to find his beloved!
"Reiko...I'm coming..."