I would like to apologize for taking so long to post this chapter, I had
some writers block. But that's over now. So I can now safely say that there
will be at least 3 more chapters after this one.
And now for my other statement. Draconian Elflord and I have been seeing each other for about a month and a half now, and I would like to say that I love her with all my heart. This chapter is dedicated to you Draconian.
Duo awoke as the rays of the early afternoon sun played across the room. He felt someone sleeping beside him, and smiled as he remembered last night. He turned and kissed his beloved wife.
She stirred and smiled up at him as she awoke, "Good morning," she said.
He smiled and kissed her again, "Good morning. Did you sleep well?"
Nabiki thought about it for a moment and started laughing, "Sleep. When did we sleep?"
"Oh come on. We didn't to it that much."
Smiling Nabiki pointed to the wall next to the bed. Duo turned and saw 11 tallies marked off on a piece of paper taped there. "You were saying."
Duo smiled and turned back to her, "Well we could try for a few more."
Nabiki started to smile but shook her head disappointedly. "No, we have class today, and I'm sure we're late."
He smiled and kissed her again, "Don't worry. Ranma said he would cover for us today. So we can be as late as we want."
Nabiki smiled evilly and rolled on top of him. "Well in that case," she reached over and marked off another tally, then she pulled the bed sheets over them as they made love again.
Chapter 9
A Dark Art in A New Light.
The sun began to set over the city of Nerima, Nabiki sat up and gazed down at her husband lovingly, "You know, we should get up. We haven't been out of bed all day."
He laughed a little, "I didn't hear you complaining a few hours ago. But your right, and we haven't had anything to eat all day."
"Besides, each other you mean." She said and giggled. Slowly she stood and put on a robe as she walked into the kitchen area of the apartment. Duo put on a pair of pants and followed.
Nabiki began preparing some tea as Duo started making dinner.
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After dinner Nabiki went to unpack a few things and Duo sat at the table and took out his father's journal. Slowly he opened the cover and began to read.
'My son, this is a collection of my arts and the tails of my life.
Some of the things written here will not be easy for you to read. But they are things I was never able to tell you myself.'
Duo quietly turned the page and continued reading. In the first page was a handwritten note from his father,
'Duo my son. If you are reading this, then I am dead. I'm sorry I was not there for you during your life but it is time for you to learn of your true heritage.
Long ago when this land was still young, the three prime evils sent there servants to ravage the lands in preparation for there arrival. Then the Kami prevented them from ever immerging from the gates of hell.
It was them that one of there most powerful servants rose against them. His name was Dracos, and he was called the Lord of Chaos. For centuries he built am army to fight the prime evils. But before he could launch his attack, they banished him from there kingdom.
With his army shattered and his followers gone, he set out to the mortal realm, to conquer it. Along with him went his two sons. Together they forged a new army, and slowly they began to conquer everything they saw. Until they came to Japan, almost one hundred years ago. The youngest of the two sons found love, in the form of a beautiful woman. Slowly he began to care for the people that he had come to enslave. And he saw the evil that he had caused and it sickened him.
He vowed to make things right, and he set out to defeat his father and his brother. He was aided in this task by his new brother in-law, the older brother of his new wife.
Dracos wanted nothing more then to kill the three prime evils for what they had done to him, but he thought that would have been too good for them. So he created a gateway to what could be called the tenth level of hell. He thought it would be a fitting way to get his revenge. The gate needed to be opened with blood. And once it was opened it could never be closed until someone was thrown into it.
When the two arrived in Dracos' lair, he had opened the gate and was preparing to cast some slaves into it. They attacked together, the battle was massive and lasted for hours. Until finally the interment that would have given him his revenge, inevitably became that of his destruction as he was pushed into the gate.
As the two left the lair of the once great demon warrior, they were confronted by Dracos' oldest son, Ketsueki Karasu. Ketsueki glared at them evilly, he could have easily killed the two of them if he tried. But the loss of his father weighed heavily on him. Slowly he walked towards the two. "One day I shall kill the two of you. But not today. Go now, you are spared my wrath for the time being."
The two then left the lair and returned to there home. And without Dracos to influence the people, the land soon returned to peace.
My son I have told you this for a reason. Your mother always called me Jed. My full name was Jed'Gar the Destroyer. I am, was, the second son of Dracos. I don't want you to think of me as I was when I was evil. But as I was after I met your mother. She changed me for the better. After the battle I gave your mother the gift of extra long life so that we could live together for a thousand years.
But it seams that our time has been cut short.
I have never told you this, but I am very proud of you. I hope that you find love of your own some day. Good luck my son.'
Duo sat for a few minutes just staring at the paper. 'My father was a Demon.' He thought, 'that makes me a half demon.' This would make things a little complicated in his life. 'No. Nothing has changed. This doesn't change who I am. Who Nabiki fell in love with.' He frowned, 'How am I supposed to explain this to Nabiki? I guess coming strait out with it would be the easiest.'
He got up and put the paper back inside the book. Quietly he walked into the bedroom, "Nabiki." He said quietly.
"Yes dear." She said with a smile, "What is it?"
He sat next to her on the bed and rested his hands on her shoulders. "I have something I need to talk to you about."
***Meanwhile in Okinawa***
Karasu walked down the main road of the small village with his followers, "So it was here all along. To think I was here 15 years ago, and I couldn't even find it."
Kodachi looked up at him with a smile, "What do you mean my lord?"
Karasu stopped and looked at her with what could be a loving smile, "I came here 15 years ago to find my brother. To think that he hid the location of fathers lair from me." He began laughing, "Why I didn't think he had it in him."
Shizuka Korosu came forward from down the road, "My Lord, it is an honor to see you again after so long."
"You may dispense with the pleasantries Korosu. I'm here on business."
Korosu bowed and pointed to a mountain at the edge of the village, "The catacombs run through out the mountain. The Chaos Gate is at the highest point, inside what I assume is a underground castle." He turned back to his master, "Shall I take you there now my Lord?"
Karasu took a step forward, "So fathers castle was here. In this." He looked around, "Yes. Take me there."
Korosu bowed and began to lead the way.
"My Lord." Said Ja'aku, "What of the Village? It poses a great threat if we leave it."
Karasu looked back at him. "Your right." He turned to his other servants, "All of you will come with me." Then back to Ja'aku, "Once we are clear of the village, summon your army, and burn it to the ground."
Ja'aku smiled and bowed to his Lord, "As you wish my Lord."
Karasu smiled and began walking towards his fathers castle.
***Back in Nerima***
Nabiki didn't know what to think. Duo the man she loved, wasn't really a man at all. He was half demon.
Duo reached out and took her hand, "I'll understand if you want me to leave, all you have to do is tell me to go and I will."
Nabiki looked up into his eyes and saw the fear he had of her response. Reaching out she pulled his head down to hers, and gave him a loving kiss, "Don't go." She said as tears began rolling down her face, "Please don't go. I love you. I loved you before I know what you are and I still love you now." She pressed her head against his chest, "Stay with me. We can work threw this together."
Duo pulled her back a little and looked into her eyes, "Thank you." He got up and retrieved his fathers journal, "I think we should read this together. How about it? It's the secrets of my fathers art."
Nabiki smiled and sat with him as they began to read the book together.
The section dedicated to the art was simply titled, "The Black Flame Art."
Duo and Nabiki sat quietly together reading into the early hours of the morning. Until nether could stay awake any longer. Duo quietly stood and carried Nabiki into the bedroom and laid her down on the bed, then slowly lay down next to her and drifted off into a light sleep.
And now for my other statement. Draconian Elflord and I have been seeing each other for about a month and a half now, and I would like to say that I love her with all my heart. This chapter is dedicated to you Draconian.
Duo awoke as the rays of the early afternoon sun played across the room. He felt someone sleeping beside him, and smiled as he remembered last night. He turned and kissed his beloved wife.
She stirred and smiled up at him as she awoke, "Good morning," she said.
He smiled and kissed her again, "Good morning. Did you sleep well?"
Nabiki thought about it for a moment and started laughing, "Sleep. When did we sleep?"
"Oh come on. We didn't to it that much."
Smiling Nabiki pointed to the wall next to the bed. Duo turned and saw 11 tallies marked off on a piece of paper taped there. "You were saying."
Duo smiled and turned back to her, "Well we could try for a few more."
Nabiki started to smile but shook her head disappointedly. "No, we have class today, and I'm sure we're late."
He smiled and kissed her again, "Don't worry. Ranma said he would cover for us today. So we can be as late as we want."
Nabiki smiled evilly and rolled on top of him. "Well in that case," she reached over and marked off another tally, then she pulled the bed sheets over them as they made love again.
Chapter 9
A Dark Art in A New Light.
The sun began to set over the city of Nerima, Nabiki sat up and gazed down at her husband lovingly, "You know, we should get up. We haven't been out of bed all day."
He laughed a little, "I didn't hear you complaining a few hours ago. But your right, and we haven't had anything to eat all day."
"Besides, each other you mean." She said and giggled. Slowly she stood and put on a robe as she walked into the kitchen area of the apartment. Duo put on a pair of pants and followed.
Nabiki began preparing some tea as Duo started making dinner.
**********
After dinner Nabiki went to unpack a few things and Duo sat at the table and took out his father's journal. Slowly he opened the cover and began to read.
'My son, this is a collection of my arts and the tails of my life.
Some of the things written here will not be easy for you to read. But they are things I was never able to tell you myself.'
Duo quietly turned the page and continued reading. In the first page was a handwritten note from his father,
'Duo my son. If you are reading this, then I am dead. I'm sorry I was not there for you during your life but it is time for you to learn of your true heritage.
Long ago when this land was still young, the three prime evils sent there servants to ravage the lands in preparation for there arrival. Then the Kami prevented them from ever immerging from the gates of hell.
It was them that one of there most powerful servants rose against them. His name was Dracos, and he was called the Lord of Chaos. For centuries he built am army to fight the prime evils. But before he could launch his attack, they banished him from there kingdom.
With his army shattered and his followers gone, he set out to the mortal realm, to conquer it. Along with him went his two sons. Together they forged a new army, and slowly they began to conquer everything they saw. Until they came to Japan, almost one hundred years ago. The youngest of the two sons found love, in the form of a beautiful woman. Slowly he began to care for the people that he had come to enslave. And he saw the evil that he had caused and it sickened him.
He vowed to make things right, and he set out to defeat his father and his brother. He was aided in this task by his new brother in-law, the older brother of his new wife.
Dracos wanted nothing more then to kill the three prime evils for what they had done to him, but he thought that would have been too good for them. So he created a gateway to what could be called the tenth level of hell. He thought it would be a fitting way to get his revenge. The gate needed to be opened with blood. And once it was opened it could never be closed until someone was thrown into it.
When the two arrived in Dracos' lair, he had opened the gate and was preparing to cast some slaves into it. They attacked together, the battle was massive and lasted for hours. Until finally the interment that would have given him his revenge, inevitably became that of his destruction as he was pushed into the gate.
As the two left the lair of the once great demon warrior, they were confronted by Dracos' oldest son, Ketsueki Karasu. Ketsueki glared at them evilly, he could have easily killed the two of them if he tried. But the loss of his father weighed heavily on him. Slowly he walked towards the two. "One day I shall kill the two of you. But not today. Go now, you are spared my wrath for the time being."
The two then left the lair and returned to there home. And without Dracos to influence the people, the land soon returned to peace.
My son I have told you this for a reason. Your mother always called me Jed. My full name was Jed'Gar the Destroyer. I am, was, the second son of Dracos. I don't want you to think of me as I was when I was evil. But as I was after I met your mother. She changed me for the better. After the battle I gave your mother the gift of extra long life so that we could live together for a thousand years.
But it seams that our time has been cut short.
I have never told you this, but I am very proud of you. I hope that you find love of your own some day. Good luck my son.'
Duo sat for a few minutes just staring at the paper. 'My father was a Demon.' He thought, 'that makes me a half demon.' This would make things a little complicated in his life. 'No. Nothing has changed. This doesn't change who I am. Who Nabiki fell in love with.' He frowned, 'How am I supposed to explain this to Nabiki? I guess coming strait out with it would be the easiest.'
He got up and put the paper back inside the book. Quietly he walked into the bedroom, "Nabiki." He said quietly.
"Yes dear." She said with a smile, "What is it?"
He sat next to her on the bed and rested his hands on her shoulders. "I have something I need to talk to you about."
***Meanwhile in Okinawa***
Karasu walked down the main road of the small village with his followers, "So it was here all along. To think I was here 15 years ago, and I couldn't even find it."
Kodachi looked up at him with a smile, "What do you mean my lord?"
Karasu stopped and looked at her with what could be a loving smile, "I came here 15 years ago to find my brother. To think that he hid the location of fathers lair from me." He began laughing, "Why I didn't think he had it in him."
Shizuka Korosu came forward from down the road, "My Lord, it is an honor to see you again after so long."
"You may dispense with the pleasantries Korosu. I'm here on business."
Korosu bowed and pointed to a mountain at the edge of the village, "The catacombs run through out the mountain. The Chaos Gate is at the highest point, inside what I assume is a underground castle." He turned back to his master, "Shall I take you there now my Lord?"
Karasu took a step forward, "So fathers castle was here. In this." He looked around, "Yes. Take me there."
Korosu bowed and began to lead the way.
"My Lord." Said Ja'aku, "What of the Village? It poses a great threat if we leave it."
Karasu looked back at him. "Your right." He turned to his other servants, "All of you will come with me." Then back to Ja'aku, "Once we are clear of the village, summon your army, and burn it to the ground."
Ja'aku smiled and bowed to his Lord, "As you wish my Lord."
Karasu smiled and began walking towards his fathers castle.
***Back in Nerima***
Nabiki didn't know what to think. Duo the man she loved, wasn't really a man at all. He was half demon.
Duo reached out and took her hand, "I'll understand if you want me to leave, all you have to do is tell me to go and I will."
Nabiki looked up into his eyes and saw the fear he had of her response. Reaching out she pulled his head down to hers, and gave him a loving kiss, "Don't go." She said as tears began rolling down her face, "Please don't go. I love you. I loved you before I know what you are and I still love you now." She pressed her head against his chest, "Stay with me. We can work threw this together."
Duo pulled her back a little and looked into her eyes, "Thank you." He got up and retrieved his fathers journal, "I think we should read this together. How about it? It's the secrets of my fathers art."
Nabiki smiled and sat with him as they began to read the book together.
The section dedicated to the art was simply titled, "The Black Flame Art."
Duo and Nabiki sat quietly together reading into the early hours of the morning. Until nether could stay awake any longer. Duo quietly stood and carried Nabiki into the bedroom and laid her down on the bed, then slowly lay down next to her and drifted off into a light sleep.