Darkness had cast over the forest grounds of Salem. Yami sat on his horse looking down at the view below him. Thoughts ran through his mind on how he was going to make it through the night. His fists clenched at the thought that his next victim was Chibi-Usa. A child. Somehow, he couldn't control his intoxicating hunger.
"Glad to see you keeping your end of the bargain." A familiar voice called out.
Yami looked up seeing Chibi-Usa on her horse, making its way towards him. Her hair wasn't up as how it normally was but this was, no doubt, the first time he;s seen her wither her hair down. She seemed to look much older that way. He then growled at her. "I do this to save my own ass."
"Well," she smiled, watching Yami get off his horse. "Where do you plan to take me this eve?"
"I figure we just stay here," his eyes gazed at her, helping her get off her horse. "I see nothing wrong with that." He grinned, lifting her head up, his hand under her chin.
"Yami?" her eyes widened, looking around. "These parts of the forests are forbidden. If anyone sees us, surely we would be whipped in public."
"What the villagers don't know won't hurt them." Yami pulled her close to him, kissing her hungrily, pressing her to the ground. An hour or so passed by as Chibi-Usa was finally worn out. Yami seemed unusually antsy at first but smiled.
"My, Yami," she looked up at him, sliding herself onto his lap. Placing a kiss on his neck. "I never imagined you were actually that type."
Yami slowly released a chuckle. "Oh Chibi-Usa, you can't imagine how happy I truly am now nor how better I feel." He stroked his fingers through her pink hair. "But I have warned you. I've warned you on what had happened to the last girl I have dated."
"Oh c'mon," Chibi-Usa pouted. "Not that shit again. I know a joke when I hear one."
"Do you know why you seem a bit worn out my child?" his lips curled to a grin.
"Why is that?" she looked up at him curiously.
"I have taken a bit of your energy for my own keeping."
"A demon! I knew it! I shall name you!"
"Shadi." Yami snapped his fingers twice and suddenly, a young man wearing a turban on his head approached Chibi-Usa from behind. He picked the child up, causing her to scream. Looking up at him, she instantly recognized her attacker.
"You. You're Ishizu's friend aren't you?"
In reply, Shadi clamped his hand over her mouth, silencing her. Muttering a few words, he took out a syringe filled with green liquid. Instantly, Chibi-Usa fell asleep.
"I shall take the child home." Shadi looked at Yami. "Take watch in case villagers do show in these parts."
~*To Be Continued*~