~Disclaimer... I own nothing! Well, actually I own Fluffy, and I'm about to own Kurama...^_^ *evil grin*
(Nika had gone to the upstairs bathroom to get a 'quick' shower, which Fluffy knew meant she'd be gone for an hour at least. Kurama had bravely emerged from his hiding place and was standing behind the couch, watching Baywatch with Fluffy. Neither of them noticed when Nika crept into the room with a wicked device in her hands. Suddenly Kurama let out a scream as he felt something burn straight through his pants and sear the flesh of his bottom.)
Sesshoumaru: (spinning around) "What the hell..!?"
(Kurama runs wildly around the room patting his butt as Nika grins like a madwoman and holds a glowing cattle brand in her hands)
Sesshoumaru: "Oh My God!! What have you done!?"
Nika: (still smiling) "Nothing..."
Kurama: (now managed to stop screaming long enough to talk) "What did you do to me!?"
Nika: (STILL smiling) "Nothing..." ^_^
(Kurama darts up the stairs to the bathroom)
Kurama: (a few seconds later) "Holy Crap! You've BRANDED me!!" O.O...^_^...^_-!
(Fluffy can't hold it in any longer and bursts out laughing)
Sesshoumaru: (through laughs) "What...ha!..what does it look like!? Hahahahaha!!!!"
Kurama: (walking slowly down the stairs) "It's..it's a..it's a set of LIPS!!"
Nika: (giggling) "Don't be a kiss-ass!...Now you belong to me!"
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Shizuka awakened to a throbbing pain in both temples. She clasped her hands to her head and slowly opened her eyes. She was proped up against a cold stone wall in what seemed to be a dimly lit throne room. The pain subsided and she began frantically looking for her sister. She could feel her presence nearby. Then her eyes fell on Asami's still unconscious form in the corner next to her. Ignoring the waves of dizziness that threatened to overwhelm her, she crawled on hands and knees toward her sister's prone form.
Then a man's voice said coolly, "Come, come now. That is hardly appropriate for one as powerful as you."
She froze, then sat up straight and searched for the origin of the voice. There, sitting on the deep black throne, was Naraku. He was sitting calmly, with his legs crossed and one arm resting at his side, the other on the arm of the throne. He was watching her intently and she wondered why she didn't sense him. His long black hair fell about his motionless form and Shizuka couldn't help but think how handsome he was. He looked almost regal. He was powerful, yes. That was undeniable, but there was also a strange air of nobility to the evil creature sitting before her.
In the silence of the room, she could hear her sister's steady, even breathing. With one last glance to Asami, she stood and found the pain in her head was now gone. For some odd reason, she felt a bit of her old self return. Not the self that she had been for the past seven years after she left the Clan, but the self that had ruled her early life. Not to mention the lives of so many others. She drew herself up and stood proudly. After a moments pause, she walked calmly to stand in front of Naraku, who's only response was a tilt of the head to follow her movements. She remembered how her father would summon her into his presence in the Clan's throne room. However, while in Naraku's throne room they were alone, her father's was always teeming with activity. She remembered how servants fluttered around and the 'nobles', as her father liked to call them, stood around talking and discussing various topics. Everyone always paid her the proper respect as the hime of the Clan and the servants were often terrified by a simple command from her, just as they were terrified of her father. She had been just as vicious as Naraku, once. She had only been fifteen when her mother took her and left, but by then she had already completed her training and was prepared to take the throne when her father requested it of her. But after she had learned what life was like outside the Clan, she had vowed never to use magic again and to devote her life to helping others. That was why she ran a self-defense class for young women. She wanted girls to be able to protect themselves without resorting to darker methods, and without taking life.
Naraku watched the woman before him, studying her every feature, searching for any hint of weakness. But for some reason, he could find none. Dressed as she was, with her hair pulled into a high ponytail, she looked every bit a warrior of the body. But her green eyes showed an inner strength the likes of which he had never seen before. Even the hanyou and his woman didn't have this girl's strength. This was why he brought her here. To attempt to use her power to his own purposes. But he now realized that would be harder than he first thought. She was not going to simply submit to his wishes. Although, when he fought the hanyou and his allies, she had seemed a frightened child, easily manipulated, now she radiated power and authority. She was most definately of royal blood, and used to having her way. A small smile graced his lips as he wondered exactly HOW she got her way. She didn't seem the type to charm her way into the hearts of others. No, there was something much darker to her. Something he found immensly attractive.
Shizuka was getting tired of the silence that hung in the air as they studied each other. Finally, she rolled her eyes and said proudly, "Why have you brought us here?"
Naraku's smile faded and he said simply, "Tell me who you are."
Shizuka considered giving him a snide remark, but instead answered honestly, "I am Takeda Shikuza of Murakami Clan, several hundred years in the future."
He was taken aback by that simple sentence. He of course knew of the magic well which transported people through time. That was not all together unexpected. "I have heard of Murakami Clan." he said, his voice betraying the slightest bit of awe. "They exist even now. But never have I met a member of the Clan. Much less a Clan Leader."
She smiled slightly and said, "I am not Clan Leader. I left the Clan several years ago." Then she added offhandedly, "And you probably have met a Clan member before. You just didn't know it." With a smirk, she turned her head pointedly away from him and gazed toward the huge blood-red doors behind her.
He was suddenly panicked. She wouldn't try to leave, would she? He could only guess the depths of her powers and knew he probably couldn't stop her if she chose to. He decided denial of her power would be the best way to go. "You cannot leave." he said, as if it were the truth.
She looked back at him, a look of bemusement on her face. Her smirk returned and she said simply, "I wasn't planning to."
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lilhillbillie: Close. Now you know what he want's them for. Sorta... But, of course, things never go the way we plan. ^_^ If you don't like coffee, (I don't either), why don't you try coffee flavored candy? It's kinda weird, but you get totally hooked on it. I tried coffee flavored ice cream, but that was just freaky... I do most of my best work when I'm so exausted my eyes start cracking and begin to pop out of my head and I almost fall asleep on the keyboard. Well, that could be 'cause the only time I get to write is at four in the morning. Like now...
Lady Yami: A LITTLE!? Things are totally freaking serious! I mean, there's not been a single grope, tweak or scream of "KAWAII" for the past three chapters!! I'm NOT happy! But I promise, after the serious chapters, things will pick up. Actually, next chapter should be pretty funny, due to the return of a certain hentai fanboy. *giggle*
Dragon Fire: Fluffy: "Ramen? Who eats Ramen?" Nika: "Hello! Does the bag full of the stuff over the counter mean nothing to you!?" Fluffy: "Oh, that.." Nika: "Yes that! It's not like I'd allow your brother in my house or anything! *ahem* I'm afraid I have no need for a safe house. I prefer a more hands-on, offensive approach. I say get them before they get you. And even if they don't intend to get you, get them anyway! You can't have too many slaves to do your bidding! *grin* (looks at Fluffy) Especially if they enjoy it...^_^"
(Nika had gone to the upstairs bathroom to get a 'quick' shower, which Fluffy knew meant she'd be gone for an hour at least. Kurama had bravely emerged from his hiding place and was standing behind the couch, watching Baywatch with Fluffy. Neither of them noticed when Nika crept into the room with a wicked device in her hands. Suddenly Kurama let out a scream as he felt something burn straight through his pants and sear the flesh of his bottom.)
Sesshoumaru: (spinning around) "What the hell..!?"
(Kurama runs wildly around the room patting his butt as Nika grins like a madwoman and holds a glowing cattle brand in her hands)
Sesshoumaru: "Oh My God!! What have you done!?"
Nika: (still smiling) "Nothing..."
Kurama: (now managed to stop screaming long enough to talk) "What did you do to me!?"
Nika: (STILL smiling) "Nothing..." ^_^
(Kurama darts up the stairs to the bathroom)
Kurama: (a few seconds later) "Holy Crap! You've BRANDED me!!" O.O...^_^...^_-!
(Fluffy can't hold it in any longer and bursts out laughing)
Sesshoumaru: (through laughs) "What...ha!..what does it look like!? Hahahahaha!!!!"
Kurama: (walking slowly down the stairs) "It's..it's a..it's a set of LIPS!!"
Nika: (giggling) "Don't be a kiss-ass!...Now you belong to me!"
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Shizuka awakened to a throbbing pain in both temples. She clasped her hands to her head and slowly opened her eyes. She was proped up against a cold stone wall in what seemed to be a dimly lit throne room. The pain subsided and she began frantically looking for her sister. She could feel her presence nearby. Then her eyes fell on Asami's still unconscious form in the corner next to her. Ignoring the waves of dizziness that threatened to overwhelm her, she crawled on hands and knees toward her sister's prone form.
Then a man's voice said coolly, "Come, come now. That is hardly appropriate for one as powerful as you."
She froze, then sat up straight and searched for the origin of the voice. There, sitting on the deep black throne, was Naraku. He was sitting calmly, with his legs crossed and one arm resting at his side, the other on the arm of the throne. He was watching her intently and she wondered why she didn't sense him. His long black hair fell about his motionless form and Shizuka couldn't help but think how handsome he was. He looked almost regal. He was powerful, yes. That was undeniable, but there was also a strange air of nobility to the evil creature sitting before her.
In the silence of the room, she could hear her sister's steady, even breathing. With one last glance to Asami, she stood and found the pain in her head was now gone. For some odd reason, she felt a bit of her old self return. Not the self that she had been for the past seven years after she left the Clan, but the self that had ruled her early life. Not to mention the lives of so many others. She drew herself up and stood proudly. After a moments pause, she walked calmly to stand in front of Naraku, who's only response was a tilt of the head to follow her movements. She remembered how her father would summon her into his presence in the Clan's throne room. However, while in Naraku's throne room they were alone, her father's was always teeming with activity. She remembered how servants fluttered around and the 'nobles', as her father liked to call them, stood around talking and discussing various topics. Everyone always paid her the proper respect as the hime of the Clan and the servants were often terrified by a simple command from her, just as they were terrified of her father. She had been just as vicious as Naraku, once. She had only been fifteen when her mother took her and left, but by then she had already completed her training and was prepared to take the throne when her father requested it of her. But after she had learned what life was like outside the Clan, she had vowed never to use magic again and to devote her life to helping others. That was why she ran a self-defense class for young women. She wanted girls to be able to protect themselves without resorting to darker methods, and without taking life.
Naraku watched the woman before him, studying her every feature, searching for any hint of weakness. But for some reason, he could find none. Dressed as she was, with her hair pulled into a high ponytail, she looked every bit a warrior of the body. But her green eyes showed an inner strength the likes of which he had never seen before. Even the hanyou and his woman didn't have this girl's strength. This was why he brought her here. To attempt to use her power to his own purposes. But he now realized that would be harder than he first thought. She was not going to simply submit to his wishes. Although, when he fought the hanyou and his allies, she had seemed a frightened child, easily manipulated, now she radiated power and authority. She was most definately of royal blood, and used to having her way. A small smile graced his lips as he wondered exactly HOW she got her way. She didn't seem the type to charm her way into the hearts of others. No, there was something much darker to her. Something he found immensly attractive.
Shizuka was getting tired of the silence that hung in the air as they studied each other. Finally, she rolled her eyes and said proudly, "Why have you brought us here?"
Naraku's smile faded and he said simply, "Tell me who you are."
Shizuka considered giving him a snide remark, but instead answered honestly, "I am Takeda Shikuza of Murakami Clan, several hundred years in the future."
He was taken aback by that simple sentence. He of course knew of the magic well which transported people through time. That was not all together unexpected. "I have heard of Murakami Clan." he said, his voice betraying the slightest bit of awe. "They exist even now. But never have I met a member of the Clan. Much less a Clan Leader."
She smiled slightly and said, "I am not Clan Leader. I left the Clan several years ago." Then she added offhandedly, "And you probably have met a Clan member before. You just didn't know it." With a smirk, she turned her head pointedly away from him and gazed toward the huge blood-red doors behind her.
He was suddenly panicked. She wouldn't try to leave, would she? He could only guess the depths of her powers and knew he probably couldn't stop her if she chose to. He decided denial of her power would be the best way to go. "You cannot leave." he said, as if it were the truth.
She looked back at him, a look of bemusement on her face. Her smirk returned and she said simply, "I wasn't planning to."
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lilhillbillie: Close. Now you know what he want's them for. Sorta... But, of course, things never go the way we plan. ^_^ If you don't like coffee, (I don't either), why don't you try coffee flavored candy? It's kinda weird, but you get totally hooked on it. I tried coffee flavored ice cream, but that was just freaky... I do most of my best work when I'm so exausted my eyes start cracking and begin to pop out of my head and I almost fall asleep on the keyboard. Well, that could be 'cause the only time I get to write is at four in the morning. Like now...
Lady Yami: A LITTLE!? Things are totally freaking serious! I mean, there's not been a single grope, tweak or scream of "KAWAII" for the past three chapters!! I'm NOT happy! But I promise, after the serious chapters, things will pick up. Actually, next chapter should be pretty funny, due to the return of a certain hentai fanboy. *giggle*
Dragon Fire: Fluffy: "Ramen? Who eats Ramen?" Nika: "Hello! Does the bag full of the stuff over the counter mean nothing to you!?" Fluffy: "Oh, that.." Nika: "Yes that! It's not like I'd allow your brother in my house or anything! *ahem* I'm afraid I have no need for a safe house. I prefer a more hands-on, offensive approach. I say get them before they get you. And even if they don't intend to get you, get them anyway! You can't have too many slaves to do your bidding! *grin* (looks at Fluffy) Especially if they enjoy it...^_^"