Second Encounter

Kiriko walked through the dark streets of Kyoto going nowhere in particular. The moon showed bright above. All this new information about her father made her want to find out more. Just the fact that he had to make a vow to never kill again means he must have slain a lot of people, she thought. My father? A murderer? But she wasn't completely sure. She needed more information and she had one more place to go. She figured that she wouldn't get there that night so she decided to do some practicing with her new sword.

Kiriko turned onto a dark alleyway and placed her things in a corner by some boxes. She pulled the long beautiful blade out from its sheath. She stood there for a moment holding the marvellous work of art in her hands. I truly don't deserve something so wonderful….but…it feels right in my hands. It doesn't even feel that heavy anymore. There was hardly any light in the alley but the sword still glowed as if the sun was high in the sky.

All of a sudden the sword began to glow real bright and it seemed to be vibrating. Kiriko was so hypnotized by this sudden change that she didn't feel the large presence creeping up behind her.

"I've got you now!" Two huge hairy arms wrapped around Kiriko squeezing her in a tight bear hug. It happened so fast that she dropped her sword. The two arms lifted her off the ground. It took her a split second to realize what was happening to her. Once reality hit, she started kicking and screaming like a mad woman.

"SHUT UP!" A big smelly hairy hand covered Kiriko's mouth.

"SSHHH…we wouldn't want to wake the neighbourhood now do we. You shouldn't be afraid of your husband." He whispered in her ear. Tears started to weld up in her eyes because of the foul odor that came from her captor's mouth.

"That was very rude of you to run away from me and my grandmother like that when we were being so kind to you, my love. I told you that you were mine."

Kiriko stopped kick when she realized in horror that her captor was that horrible beast Jenji. How on earth did he find me…He's too strong…I can't even wiggle free. Her heart started to race, calm down Kiriko…don't panic...you can handle this.

"Oohh…I've missed you so much my love. I want you so much. As a matter of fact, I think I'll have you right here in this alley. "He held Kiriko tight while he walked deeper into the dark alley. She started to buck and kick wildly but his grip was too strong.

"There's no use doing that. I won't ever let you go." Jenji snickered in to her ear then licked her cheek. She wanted to cry but she knew that wouldn't help the situation. I have to get my sword. Kiriko managed to open her mouth and she bit the foul smelling hand as hard as she could.

"AAAWWWWW!" Jenji screamed and threw Kiriko down the alley. She got up fast looking desperately around the dark for her sword. She finally saw it however it was lying on the ground behind Jenji.

"YOU LITTLE BITCH! I'M BLEEDING!" He screamed at her.

"GOOD! I HOPE IS GETS INFECTED! YOU FAT SON OF A BITCH!" She screamed. Kiriko was trying to get him to charge at her that way she could jump over his head and go after her sword.

"I'M GONNA KILL YOU…YOU LITTLE SLUT!"

Jenji ran towards Kiriko. She jumped and spiral flipped over his head.

"WHAT THE-" Jenji spun around to see Kiriko running full speed for her sword.

She was a few feet away from her sword until…. "AAAWWWW!"

Jenji had thrown a piece of pipe at her ankles. She tripped and slid across the alley into a pile of garbage.

"HAA! HAA! HAA! That's what you get for trying to run away from me, my wife." He stomped towards her.

Kiriko tried to get up but her right ankle won't permit it. "Stop calling me that! I'M NOT YOUR WIFE YOU STUPID BASTERD! Why don't you leave me the hell ALONE!" Kiriko desperately tried to inch her way closer to her sword. Even if I get to my sword I can't even stand up to use it.

Jenji only laughed, "But you WILL be my wife. Let's put it like this my love…If I can't have you, NO ONE CAN!" Kiriko watched in horror and his huge body came hovering over her. Jenji was about to lie on top of her trembling frame until pair of hands grabbed Kiriko by the waist and pulling her away just as Jenji landed face first in the garbage.

Kiriko felt two strong arms holding her gently. Her back was pressed up against a lean hard chest. She turned slightly to see who her saviour was but the ally was so dark she couldn't see anything but a pair of glowing crimson eyes.

Jenji scrambled from the garbage. When he stood, Kiriko could have sworn that smoke was coming out of his ears.

"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!" Jenji growled at the stranger who interrupted his fun.

"Who I am is none of your concern. All you need to know is this girl doesn't want your fat ass lying on top of her, so why don't you get the hell out of here before you get hurt."

"YOU HAVE SOME DAMN NERVE ASSHOLE! THAT'S MY WIFE-"

"NO I'M NOT! This basterd is CRAZY!" Kiriko screamed she didn't want her saviour to leave her with this mad man.

The stranger started to laugh, "Oh that's funny. Do you really think I'll believe any woman would want a nasty, hairy, fat, smelly, stupid piece of shit like you? No woman in her right mind would want to be with your dumb ass." He chuckled some more. "Man, you need to get a clue."

His comment even made Kiriko smile a little even though the pain in her ankle was atrocious.

"WH-….WHAAAT? HOW DARE YOU….I''M GONNA KILL YOU FOR SAY SUCH THINGS TO ME! AAAWWW!" Jenji grabbed the piece of pipe again and ran towards them.

Even though Jenji was rapidly approaching, the stranger set Kiriko down gently, "I'll be right back this won't take but a minute." Kiriko nodded her head and watched him disappear into the darkness.

Kiriko couldn't see much but she could hear everything. From the sounds, her saviour was kicking ass. She heard one last loud (SMACK) and Jenji came sailing towards her. She rolled away just in time. Kiriko got a good look at Jenji. He was bleeding badly but still breathing. Kiriko could see the tall stranger's silhouette coming towards her.

He knelt in front of her. She still couldn't see anything but his eyes. Those eyes looked so familiar.

"Are you all right? He didn't touch you did he?" The stranger's voice sounded familiar too.

"I'm all right. Thank you for saving me-"

"WHAT THE HELL IS GONNA ON DOWN THERE!" A bright light came pouring down the alleyway. Kiriko and the strange both winced under the light from the doorway. They looked in the direction of the voice. There was an old man and woman standing in the doorway.

"Is he hurting you young lady?" The old woman asked.

"Um…no he was just-" Kiriko gasped. The stranger turned to look at her then he frowned and jumped back.

"YOU!" They both said in unison.

"Is there a problem young lady should we get the police?" The old man asked. He had a broom in his had ready to help Kiriko out.

"Um…no I'm all right. Thank you for your concern." Kiriko answered but didn't take her eyes of the peeping Tom from the other night.

"Are you sure?" The old woman didn't like the way the two young people were glaring at each other.

Kiriko finally took her eyes off the peeping Tom to look at the woman, "Yes I'm sure. Thank you."

The old couple left the two in the alley without another word.

"What the hell are you doing here, Tom!" Kiriko growled at him in a voice just above a whisper. She was trying to keep her voice down because she knew the old couple was probably still listening.

"Saving your ass obviously." He answered her in the same manner.

"Oh please. I could have handled the situation myself."

He snickered. "Oh yeah, you were really handling the situation trembling in the garbage. HA! Don't make me laugh little girl."

"Go to hell. I don't need help from a pervert like you." Kiriko used the wall to get onto her feet.

"Oh my god, you are such a brat. One minute you thanking me for saving your life, the next your telling me to go to hell?…Fine, I'll leave you here with your...ahem…husband since you have everything under control." He said sarcastically as he turned to leave.

"Yeah, go ahead and get out of here! I can handle this by mys-. OOWW!" Kiriko took one step away from the wall and went sprawling back into the garbage.

He turned around to see what had happened. When he walked back over, Kiriko was cursing under her breath. He knelt down in front of her.

"Is..ah.. every thing all right here?" He said with a smirk on his face.

"SHUT UP! " She barked and tried to get up again but fell right back down into the garbage.

He started to laugh. Little brat, he thought but he stopped laughing when he saw that her ankle bleeding badly.

He touched her foot gently. "You're hurt. Here let me hel-"

"NO Tom, just leave me alone." Kiriko snatched her foot away causing more pain to shoot up her leg.

He sighed with frustration then walked over to the other wall and picked up her things.

"What are you doing? Put my stuff down." Kiriko tried to crawl over to him but the pain in her ankle was getting worse. The next thing he did shocked the hell out of her. He picked her up.

"HEY, PUT ME DOWN! WHAT DO THINK-"

"Sshhh. Do you want to wake up that old couple again? You're hurt and you need help regardless of how bratty you may be." He started walking out of the alley with her in his arms.

"How dare you…you-"

He stopped walking and glared hard into her eyes, "LOOK! Just because you're a girl doesn't mean I won't knock you out! Now SHUT UP and let me help you again!"

Lightening flashed in the distance. Just as the thunder sounded, huge raindrops came pouring down.

He didn't move but only continued to glare into her eyes.

Is he going to hurt me, Kiriko thought as his intense gaze flashed with ever bolt of lightening. However, his aura was not threatening. She could sense that he genuinely wanted to help her.

They glared at each other in the rain for what seemed like eternity. Finally, Kiriko turned her eyes away from his.

Excepting this as defeat, he continued to carry her through the severe rainstorm.