Author's note: Here ya go everyone! The rest of chapter 10. Yeah I know
it's another short one. We're getting close to the end though! YAY! ^_^ anyway, thanks for the reviews and keep 'em coming. Enjoy.
Death's Angel
By Rekka's Angel
Chapter 10 continued:
Ryo's tired body hung from the shackles he was bound
by in the darkness. He still couldn't believe everything that had happened.
He was going to be used like some little puppet to destroy the ones he
loved. He still held on to the hope that Miyako would snap out of it and
return home with him, or that he would be able to be strong enough not
to be taken in. Unfortunately he was too weak at the moment to deny much
of anything. He didn't doubt Miyako would bring him to the dark side when
she came to find out his answer to her offer. He couldn't see any way around
it except to hope, and possibly get the old Miyako back.
As if on cue, Miyako stepped through the door and walked over
to him. She wasn't wearing her armor anymore, but instead she wore a blood
red kimono. His hopes were shot down when he looked into her dark red eyes
and found nothing reflected back in their depths. Her eyes held none of
the mischief and life they had just the other day.
"Have you thought about my offer?" She questioned in a monotonous
voice.
"I have, and my answer is still no." He answered, sounding a
lot more determined than he looked.
"I'm afraid you have no choice either way. I'll just have to
make you." Miyako walked forward and stopped inches from his face. Ryo
watched as her eyes flickered between red and blue before remaining red
once again. Again his hope was stolen from him as this happened. She leaned
forward and kissed him on the lips, except there was no feeling in it like
yesterday. Tears slid down Ryo's face and she unceremoniously wiped them
away. A battle raged inside Ryo's head as the darkness began to consume
him. He tried desperately to keep it at bay, but it was just too much for
his weary mind and body. Dark energy swirled around them and enveloped
Ryo in it's embrace, making his sub-armor disappear. The armor was replaced
by a black kimono.
When she finally pulled away Ryo's eyes were no longer blue,
but red like her's were now. She smiled evilly as she slid her hands up
his arms and undid the shackles holding his arms up. She did the same and
slid her hands down his legs, undoing the ones around his ankles. She stood
up and admired him. The kimono did little to hide his well developed body
and dark skin.
"Like what you see?" Ryo asked. The mischief returned to Miyako's
eyes as she took in his appearance with hungry eyes.
"Mmm, very much." She slowly undid the sash that held her kimono
together and held it in her hand. "As I promised, I am yours to do with
as you please." Ryo lustfully took in every curve of her body and noted
how soft and inviting her skin looked. He thought about how good she would
feel pressed against his own naked body and walked over to her. He took
the sash from her hand and kissed her fully on the lips and the softly
on her throat. His touch sent shivers down her spine. He carefully tied
the sash back in place around her waist and stepped back.
"You will be my prize when we defeat the Ronins." Miyako smiled
and walked out the cell door.
"Until then my lord, I will be a delicious torment to you." She
winked and walked up the stairs and out of the dungeon. Ryo grinned and
shut the door, following her out.
"Until then my lady."
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Seiji walked down stairs and saw Shin in the kitchen making breakfast.
Not that that was unusual, but even if Nasuti wasn't making breakfast,
she was usually up by now.
"Shin, have you seen Nasuti?" Shin looked up from his work and
turned towards Seiji.
"Actually no. I was wondering where she was myself. She might
be asleep still. Maybe everything has finally taken it's toll on her and
she decided to sleep in." Seiji nodded his thanks and walked out to the
living room. Everyone but Touma was up, which was no surprise considering
Touma's sleeping habits; but still no Nasuti. He looked out the window
and saw her car still parked, so she didn't go anywhere. He finally decided
to check her room. He quietly opened her door and slipped in, closing it
behind him.
Touma watched down the hall as he saw Seiji enter Nasuti's room.
He sighed sadly, but smiled.
"Good luck, buddy. I hope you get what you want." Touma, still
half asleep, stumbled down the stairs as the smell of food beckoned him.
He wanted to get to eat something before the bottomless pit got a chance
to inhale it all.
Nasuti looked over to the door when she heard someone enter. She
relaxed when she realized it was only Seiji, but became a bit nervous when
the feelings she identified last night came back to her. "Damn these
emotions!"> Nasuti thought. Seiji became worried when he saw her grimace.
"Are you alright Nasti-chan?" Nasuti looked at Seiji and nodded.
"Yes Seiji, I'm fine. I just decided it was time for me to sleep
in a little for once." Nasuti gave a weak smile and walked off the balcony
and back into her room.
"Are you sure that's all?" Seiji inquired. Nasuti nodded. "Don't
lie Nasti-chan. There's something else going on inside that pretty head
of yours." Nasuti blushed and looked down at her feet. "Do you want to
talk about it?"
"Yes and no." Nasuti answered. "Yes I want to tell you, but I
can't. At least not yet." Seiji looked at her suspiciously, but decided
not to press matters any.
"Anyone wanna make any bets to lighten the mood around this place?"
Touma asked. Everyone looked up at Touma and blinked.
"I will!" Shuu answered enthusiastically. "But on what?" Touma
smirked and pointed up stairs.
"I saw Seiji walk into Nasuti's room looking pretty determined.
I bet he's up there finally telling her how he feels." Touma announced.
Shuu slapped down twenty dollars on the table and grinned.
"Twenty bucks says he tells her!" Shuu yelled. Shin looked at
Touma sadly.
"Poor Touma. I know he liked Nasuti as well. Seiji and him
were constantly trying to out do the other. Good thing the rest of us only
think of her as a sister."> Shin thought. He smiled as the bet came to
him.
"Seeing as you two bet he would tell her, it looks like I'm going
to be the only opposing bet. I don't think he'll tell her. At least not
today." Shin stated with an innocent smile. But don't be fooled by his
cute innocent appearance. He had talked to Seiji about Nasuti a few days
ago and found out that Seiji didn't plan on telling her anything until
Chaos was dealt with.
After all the bets were placed they ate breakfast while waiting
for Seiji and Nasuti to come down stairs.
"Seiji."
"Yes Nasti-chan?"
"Do you think we'll win?" Seiji walked up to Nasuti and hugged
her tightly.
"I honestly don't know. But I'm confident that we have a chance.
We've made it this far, right." Nasuti nodded as she buried herself into
his embrace. "I believe we can do it. Chaos and his forces may be strong,
but if we stand together there's nothing we can't beat."
"But what about Ryo and Miyako?"
"We'll just have to get them back. And then once we have them,
there's no way they'll be able to beat us." He said this to reassure himself
just as much as he was for Nasuti. But he had to be strong. Not necessarily
for himself, but for Nasuti and his friends. The world was depending on
the Ronins to once again save it. Nasuti raised her head and smiled.
"I believe in you. There's nothing the five of you together can't
beat." Nasuti pulled away reluctantly and walked towards the door. "Come
on Seiji, there may not be anything left to eat if we don't hurry." Nasuti
said with a giggle.
"Nasuti." She turned around and waited.
"Yes?" Seiji ran a hand through his blond hair and sighed.
"Never mind, I'll tell you some other time." He smiled.
"Ok." Nasuti smiled back and together they made there way down
stairs.
"Hey, look! They're coming down." Shuu said. Everyone looked at
the couple walking down the stairs and waited with baited breath. Nasuti
looked at them a bit nervously when she saw them staring at the two of
them. She smiled and waved before dashing off into the kitchen. They all
turned to Seiji expectantly and again waited.
"What?" Seiji asked.
"Oh don't play dumb with us. So did you tell her or not!?" Shuu
asked, impatiently drumming his fingers on the table.
"Tell her what?" Seiji was beginning to get a bit annoyed.
"You know. Telling her that you love her, then whisking her into
your arms and kissing her passionately!" Shuu said with a grin, winking
at Seiji suggestively. Everyone burst out laughing. Seiji's cheeks became
stained a light pink, but he glared at Shuu for even thinking that.
"No I didn't." Touma and Shuu stopped laughing and stared at
him incredulously. Shin just laughed harder, if that was even possible,
and collapsed onto the ground, holding his stomach. Shuu angrily bent down
and glared at Shin.
"It wasn't that funny, you know!"
"No, but your faces were!" Shin said, gasping for air. Shin stood
up and motioned for them to pay up. Shuu and Touma angrily gave him twenty
bucks and sat down, pouting. Shin wiped tears of mirth away and thanked
them.
"You all were betting on us!" Seiji yelled. Everyone hushed him
and nodded.
"It was just a friendly little bet." Shin answered happily. The
other two grumbled a few choice words and nodded.
"I don't believe it! I could see you two in on this," Seiji said
as he pointed to the sulking Touma and Shuu. "But, but you too Shin!" Seiji
shouted.
"Sorry Seiji, but I couldn't pass this one up." Seiji smirked.
"Well I guess as long as you won, then it's ok." Touma and Shuu
stood up with their mouths hanging open.
"WHAT!!" They yelled in unison. Seiji and Shin laughed at their
friends reactions.
"Don't tell me you two were in on this together!" Touma shouted.
Seiji turned to Shin with a look that said to play along. Shin nodded back.
"Of course. Why else would I be happy if Shin won."
"Ok, that's it!" Shuu yelled as he and Touma nodded at each other.
They grinned and each started running after the other two. Seiji and Shin
looked at each other and yelled.
"RUN!" Nasuti came out just in time to see Shuu and Touma take
off after the fleeing Shin and Seiji. Nasuti blinked in confusion and looked
at Byakuen.
"What in the world was that all about?" Byakuen just looked at
the boys and then covered his face with his paws.
**********
There ya go! Sorry there wasn't much action in this one, but there will be soon, since we're coming up to the final battle. I bet you're all thinking, "YAY, finally it's almost done!" I know I am. Writers block can be such a pain in the ass, ne. thank you to everyone who has reviewed or read my story and just chose not to review. And thanks to those of you who have stuck with me through this. ^.- muah> The final battle comin up soon!! Read and review, or drop me a line!
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