3x3 Eyes: Shadow Under the Moon
Chapter 4: Surprise Attack
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He ran through the street, cursing himself for being so stupid as to let the girl and her family see him. It wasn't supposed to have happened. He slowed down after an hour and slipped into an alley, where he caught his breath.
"Damn it," he growled. His voice sounded strange in his ears. He wasn't used to speaking. It brought him to wonder how long he had slept under the influence of the spell. But it didn't matter now. He needed a Wu. Even though Kaiyanwang and Benaris were dead, their demon followers were not, and he was almost positive Akurei was not. He had to be on his guard, he had to keep his identity a secret, and above all, he needed a Wu.
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The next morning dawned bright, and Jessie was up and ready to go to school. She was still curious about the boy who had shown up in her house the night before, but didn't bring the subject up. Not like her parents could tell her anything.
But stillthere was something strangely wild about him, Jessie thought. When she left the house though, she completely forgot about himfor the time being.
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They day had come and gone, and Jessie found herself walking home late from the library, three books under her arms and four more in her bookbag. Her parents wouldn't worry as long as she was home before them. Both worked late and a friend took care of her brother until her mother came home at around nine. It was eight forty-seven at the moment, and the house was just about fifteen minutes from the library, so getting home before her mother would be a race. She decided to take all the short-cuts and turned down an alley. She ran along the alley, and then tripped over a bundle.
"AH!" she shrieked as she fell. Then she was sprawled out on the ground.
"Hey, watch where you're steppin'!"
Jessie looked up and started. "You're that boy! The boy from last night!"
"You!" he shouted. Then his eyes widened, and narrowed. "Get out of here."
"I wanna ask you some questions first, mister," Jessie demanded.
"Dammit! Didn't you understand me the first time?! GET OUT Of HERE!" he cried. She looked at him like he was crazy.
"Fine, fine," she said, and was about to walk out of the alley when a silky voice stopped her.
"Where are you going?" A figure emerged from the shadows, making Jessie gasp in horror. The thing had two arms and two legs, but the skin was dark green with black splotches. It's head was triangular shaped and there were two diamond-shaped yellow eyes staring at her intently. But Jessie was more worried about the hands. One was normal, save the abnormal length of the nails, which were pitch black. The other hand thoughit was a blade. The blade shone silver in the moonlight.
"Oh--my--GOD!" she screamed.
"I told you to leave," he said angrily. He yanked her behind him. "Baka ningen."
"What did I do?" Jessie demanded, even thought she was terrified. Whatever that thing was, it wasn't human. "And what is that?"
"You didn't leave when I told you to," he said roughly, answering her first question. "That is a demon. Let me take care of him."
"It has a gender?" Jessie cried. He looked back at her and resisted the urge to say 'baka ningen' again. But there was no more time for talk when the demon charged, bladed arm back and ready to strike.
The most amazing thing happened next. On the boy's forehead, a third eye opened.
"No," Jessie whispered. "It can't be."
He angled his open palm at the charging demon, and then with a small whoosh of wind, the thing was blown to pieces.
"Sanjiyan"
Neither noticed the second demon creeping up behind Jessie.
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